Thursday, November 8, 2007 India is the latest of the countries where the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) experiment has started. Children from the village of Khairat were given the opportunity to learn how to use the XO laptop. During the last year XO was distributed to children from Arahuay in Peru, Ban Samkha in […]
Australia: Andrea Wildin, Greens candidate in Stretton state by-election, discusses political issues with Wikinews
Saturday, July 10, 2021 After the resignation of Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament Duncan Pegg of the Queensland branch, voters in the Queensland electoral district of Stretton are to go to a by-election on July 24. Pegg announced his resignation on April 22 to deal with a cancer diagnosis, and died on June 10. […]
The Secret To Successful Perishable Shipping
More Detail Here: 20 Ft Shipping Container The Secret to Successful Perishable Shipping by Christine Richard If you are shipping perishable items or items that are time and/or temperature sensitive, your primary concern needs to be finding a reliable and easy way to safely get those items to the end destination. Fortunately, with these tips […]
Glencore announces Tahmoor mine in New South Wales to close
Friday, June 3, 2016 Swiss mining company Glencore announced yesterday the closure of its coal mine in Tahmoor, New South Wales, Australia. The mine is to be closed by early 2019, pointing to the downturn of coal prices in global markets. Glencore stated, “The decision has been made as a result of continued low prices […]
Major explosions at UK oil depot
Sunday, December 11, 2005 A series of large explosions have occurred close to Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, UK. The source of the explosions has been confirmed as the Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal (HOSL), Hemel Hempstead, known locally as the Buncefield complex. Up to 150 fire fighters are reported to be at the scene with 10 fire […]
Awesome Chicago Vacation Ideas In Lincoln Park For Everyone
More Detail Here: Atlex Stockyards Site byAlma Abell There is something for everyone in the Lincoln Park area of the great city of Chicago. If you are looking for some fun locations where you can spend some vacation time in Lincoln Park, here are a couple of ideas. ComedySportz Theatre One entertainment venue for those […]
Greek parliament votes in favor of new Papandreou cabinet as debt crisis deepens
Thursday, June 23, 2011 Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou survived a confidence vote by the Greek parliament late Tuesday night, thus allowing Papandreou to form a new cabinet constituted to address Greece’s severe financial debt crisis. The vote’s outcome is viewed as a measure of confidence in the government’s ability to resolve the problems of […]
German, Iraqi driver abducted in Iraq
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 A German citizen and her Iraqi driver were abducted in Iraq on Friday. The Baghdad bureau of the German TV station ARD received a tape from the hostage-takers on Monday evening. In it three armed men are demading that Germany breaks off diplomatic relations with the Iraqi government in exchange for […]
The Benefits Of Cyber Liability Insurance
More Detail Here: Compare Green Slips Prices byAlma Abell Cyber Liability Insurance protects e-commerce businesses against probable risks associated with the internet. This includes but is not limited to virus transmission, infringement, and breaches. It further protects the rights of intellectual property owners and customer privacy. Business owners who wish to take advantage of this […]
Virgin Atlantic jet fire investigation finds faulty wiring in A340 fleet
Saturday, February 14, 2009 Investigators in Ireland have found wiring problems in several Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340s as part of their investigation into a fire on board one such aircraft that was forced to divert to Shannon Airport. The Virgin jet was headed from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago with 143 passengers and thirteen crew […]