Judge to decide on Nigerian election re-run
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 A result is expected today on the possibility of an election re-run in Nigeria. Opposition parties claim that current President Umaru Yar’Adua’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) fixed the results of the 2007 election in his favour and are calling to have the result annulled. So far, the tribunal has rejected one […]
Continue Reading...How Has The Widespread Adoption Of Smartphones Affected Digital Advertising?
More Detail Here: Stainless Steel Welding How Has the Widespread Adoption of Smartphones Affected Digital Advertising? by Larry Wright There are very few inventions that truly change how we live and work as a society. Refrigeration, the microchip, those little things on the end of shoelaces that make them not unravel. In all seriousness, it […]
Continue Reading...US ABC network to offer more shows dubbed in Spanish
Friday, September 9, 2005 Due to a growing US Hispanic population, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) announced that all primetime shows in their upcoming lineup will be closed captioned in both English and Spanish. In addition, four of the shows, as well as many theatrically-released films and other specials, will be dubbed in Spanish. The […]
Continue Reading...Stock exchange merger could end San Francisco stock trading
Sunday, July 24, 2005 After the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) completes its acquisition of Chicago-based electronic trading company, Archipelago Holdings within the next 12 months, the impact will also be felt in San Francisco, California as the future of the 123-year-old Pacific Exchange (PCX) becomes murky. This stems from a deal struck in January […]
Continue Reading...The Difference Between Screen Printing And Screen Printed Transfers
More Detail Here: Infectious Clothing Company Site byphineasgray If you’re considering getting into the t-shirt business, you should become familiar with the different methods available for transferring text, logos, and images to a garment such as a t-shirt. The two major methods used to transfer an image to a garment are heat transfers, and screen […]
Continue Reading...Lycos launches screensaver to increase spammers’ bills
Monday, November 29, 2004 HANOVER, Germany —Internet portal and mail-provider Lycos Europe has launched a program to increase spammers’ bills by having thousands of voluntary users’ computers repeatedly query websites from which spam originates. Such a tactic would increase the bandwidth costs for these websites. However, it also faces legal questions. Spamming, the mass sending […]
Continue Reading...New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban
Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injured […]
Continue Reading...CanadaVOTES: CHP candidate Steven Elgersma running in Haldimand—Norfolk
Friday, September 19, 2008 On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Christian Heritage Party candidate Steven Elgersma is standing for election in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk. Wikinews contacted Steven Elgersma, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address […]
Continue Reading...All About Do It Yourself Air Conditioning Recharging
More Detail Here: Air Conditioner Service Maitland Submitted by: Levi Quinn There are several reasons you should consider DIY or do-it-yourself AC recharging. The greatest reason is that you will save a lot of money. You will avoid unscrupulous mechanics who remove some parts when you take the car in for repairs. Insurance rates and/or […]
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Wikinews interviews candidate for Minneapolis mayor Philip Sturm
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