Sunday, June 3, 2007 A group of Australian universities have called for an effort to counter the falling numbers of students learning a second language, calling the current situation a “crisis”. The group released a proposal on Friday that requires primary students to learn a second language up to the year ten and a 10 […]
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The Wine Regions Of AustraliaThe Wine Regions Of Australia
Click Here To Know More About: Concrete Mixer Australia Submitted by: Nick Green The first vineyards in Australia were planted in the late 1700 s, and during the 1800 s the wine regions of Australia began to be established. However, it is only recently that the country has become recognized as a leader in the […]
In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversyIn depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy
Friday, May 26, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October […]
Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi assaultedPrime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi assaulted
Sunday, December 13, 2009 Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is in San Raffaele Hospital overnight in Milan following an assault during an autograph session at the end of a rally. The 73 year-old media mogul received a punch in the face from an assailant who police named as 42 year-old Massimo Tartaglia, a local man […]
Considering Kitchen Design York? Valentine Furniture Is The Only Name For You To ConsiderConsidering Kitchen Design York? Valentine Furniture Is The Only Name For You To Consider
Click Here To Know More About: A Plan Considering kitchen design York? Valentine Furniture is the only name for you to consider by Dinah Maria Hand-crafted bespoke furniture, is there anything else that is guaranteed to invoke the emergence of the green-eyed monster within your friends and neighbours when they come and visit your home? […]
Wikinews Shorts: March 7, 2007Wikinews Shorts: March 7, 2007
A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The European Union has banned the 35 planes in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) 45 aircraft fleet from flying in EU airspace. The reason provided by EU was that these plans do not fulfill the safety requirement for international planes and thus were banned. PIA […]
NHL: Penguins to remain in PittsburghNHL: Penguins to remain in Pittsburgh
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell announced Tuesday morning that a deal had been struck between state and local officials and the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey franchise. The Penguins organization will formally announce the deal tonight, prior to the Penguins game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Mellon Arena. The deal will ensure that […]
Gastric Band Hypnosis As An Alternative To Weight Loss SurgeryGastric Band Hypnosis As An Alternative To Weight Loss Surgery
Click Here To Know More About: Gastric Bypass Surgery California Submitted by: Erika Slater Obesity and type II diabetes has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Our sedentary and fast food ways contribute to this skyrocketing phenomenon. It s exacting a heavy toll on our individual health and contributing to an explosion in medical costs. For those […]
India signs on to chemical patents to comply with WTO orderIndia signs on to chemical patents to comply with WTO order
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 A bill passed by India’s Parliament put an end to the manufacture of many cheap generic drugs copied from products protected by foreign company patents. A Patents Amendment Bill (2005) has been condemned by foreign aid groups who expect a significant rise in drug costs as a result of the bill. […]
Gastric bypass surgery performed by remote controlGastric bypass surgery performed by remote control
Sunday, August 21, 2005 A robotic system at Stanford Medical Center was used to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery successfully with a theoretically similar rate of complications to that seen in standard operations. However, as there were only 10 people in the experimental group (and another 10 in the control group), this is not […]