Saturday, January 17, 2009 The US Secret Service has released the first photos Wednesday of the new presidential limousine that will transport Barack Obama down Pennsylvania Avenue next Tuesday as part of the 56th Presidential inaugural parade after he is sworn in at the Capitol. The First Limo – the 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine – will replace President Bush’s Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine that rolled out in 2004. Nicknamed “The Beast”, the hulking machine is a new model year 2009, modified limousine. According to General Motors, the new “2009 Cadillac…
Seven bushfires near Perth, Western Australia
Sunday, February 4, 2007 Fourteen houses have been destroyed and another 3 damaged by a bush fire burning in Jarrah forests and farmland near the historical timber town of Dwellingup 70km south east of Perth, Western Australia. The fire has also destroyed approximately 100 power poles, leading to a loss of telecommunication services to the town and affecting water supplies. Mobile generators have been installed for emergency power. Steve Slavin, spokesman for Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), said that 250 fire-fighters are containing the fire with crews concentrating on…
Preliminary hearing for lawsuit against Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal rescheduled
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 2, 2006 “Court date “as needed” for lawsuit against Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, August 14, 2006 “Preliminary hearing for lawsuit against Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal rescheduled” — Wikinews, July 26, 2006 “Elmwood Village Hotel proposal in Buffalo,…
Do You Want Energy Saving Windows? Learn The Basics From A Reputable Roofing Contractor In Orland Park
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Energy Efficiency For Small Business byAlma Abell There is a need for all homeowners to learn more about energy saving windows. Besides their beauty, a host of technology enhanced features hve been incorporated into their construction. A Roofing Contractor in Orland Park explains some of the ways that make these windows more efficient. Edge spacers The edge spacer is one of the most inefficient aspects of old windows. The Spacer is that material that holds the panes of glass apart. Over the years,…
EU, US declare intent to cooperate on climate change at summit
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 A European Union-United States summit held in Slovenia produced a draft declaration outlining the groups’ future cooperation on climate change, energy security and financial stability. Yesterday was the final day of the summit, the last EU-US summit that US President George W. Bush will attend in his current role. Hopes of a major breakthrough on the topic of climate change were low going into the summit. The foreign minister of Slovenia, Dimitrij Rupel, commented last week that, “on climate change, the positions are split.” Members of…
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Click Here For More Specific Information On: How To Write A Tender Bid Health & Beauty – Skincare Tips For The Summer by Hazel Blackthorne With the summer months approaching and as the warm sunny weather will soon be upon us it will be time to take off those winter layers and start catching a few sun rays. Whether, you are staying at home or planning to go abroad on holiday you need to get your body prepared. The good thing is there are a many inexpensive ways for you…
Wikinews interviews Frank Moore, independent candidate for US President
Saturday, March 1, 2008 While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. Wikinews has impartially reached out to these candidates, throughout the campaign. We now interview independent Presidential candidate Frank Moore, a performance artist. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Wikinews_interviews_Frank_Moore,_independent_candidate_for_US_President&oldid=2185149”
Baugur Group among others buy Illum Warehouse Denmark
Friday, August 5, 2005 I-Holding ehf, a Icelandic investment company owned by Baugur Group, Straumur investment bank, B2B Holdings and Birgis Bieltvedts, has bought 80% in Illum warehouse in Denmark from Merrill Lynch International Global Principal Investment. The same group recently bought Wessel & Vett A/S and Magasin du Nord, so it already owned 20% in Illum. Illum will be run separately from Magasin du Nord. Illum reported a profit and 11% gain in sales the first three months of 2005. Skarphéðni Berg Steinarssyni from Nordic Investment at Baugur Group…
Fire burns at Barangaroo construction site, Sydney, Australia
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 A large fire has started at the Barangaroo construction site overlooking Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The construction company said fire broke out at about 2:10pm local time (0310 UTC) and appeared to have been caused by a welding accident in the basement of a building. All site workers were evacuated without injury, according to Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Ian Krimmer. Large clouds of smoke were continuing to pour out of the building, casting a thick pall of smoke over the city skyline. Some…
How To Motivate Employees Effectively
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Evolution Of Ir Policies Submitted by: Marcus Kane One of the saddest things that can happen to you as an employer is to see an exceptional employee leave your company and come running into the arms of the competitor. After everything that you have gone through in interviewing dozens of people, doing countless employment background checks, and examining hundreds of resume, this scenario can surely be frustrating. As an employer, it is vital to know that employee loyalty is not something automatic, it…