Do You Know Limoges, Of Limoges Porcelain Fame?

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History of LimogesLimoges is a city and commune in France. St Martial, who came to the city around 250, evangelized the city. The Abbey of St Martial was constructed in the 9th century, and was the home of a large library. The presence of this library led to Limoges becoming a flourishing artistic center during the middle ages. LimRead More…

UNHCR: 200,000 people displaced by violence in Yemen

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that 200,000 people in Yemen have been displaced by ongoing violence, and that the growing number of refugees is straining the ability of aid agencies to shelter and care for those forced to flee their homes.
The refugee agency reports that thousands of civilians in north Yemen are fleeing to neighboringRead More…

Iraqis say U.S. bombing killed 39 civilians

Monday, October 17, 2005 American helicopters and warplanes bombed 2 villages near Ramadi, Iraq on Sunday. The U.S. military said nearly 70 suspected insurgents were killed, while local witnesses said that at least 39 civilians, including 18 children, were also lost to the attack. A Ramadi resident, Ahmed Fouad, said that just after 7 p.m. Sunday, U.S. warplanes killed 18 children, including FRead More…

Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101.
Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States.
Schreckengost’s peers included the far more famous designers Raymond Loewy and NormRead More…

Reasons Behind The Hesitation Of Lawyers In Accepting Auto Accident Insurance Related Cases

More Detail Here: Compare Green Slip Insurance Nsw Reasons Behind The Hesitation Of Lawyers In Accepting Auto Accident Insurance Related Cases by Josh KeepContrary to popular belief, some lawyers are not too keen on the idea of handling cases involving auto accident insurance claims, and there are some reasons why they are unwilling to do so. These are cases that take place when victims aRead More…

Raids take place as enquiry into failed UK bombings continues

Friday, July 6, 2007
Australian police have questioned four more people in connection with the failed bombing attempts in London and Glasgow, seizing computers and other evidence in several raids.
The four being questioned are all doctors, working in hospitals in Perth and Kalgoorlie. They are reported to be of Indian origin, and have all been linked to the UK’s National Health Service. Two ofRead More…

Long shots dashed hopes of favorites in Derby race

Monday, May 9, 2005
Saturday’s running of the Kentucky Derby left favorites in dry churned up dust, as speedster Spanish Chestnut forced an early pace that only long-shot horses fully answered. The two top finishers, Giacomo and Closing Argument ran past race favorites Bellamy Road and hopeful Bandini, who came off the starting gate well and into the first turn. But they faded under a blisteringRead More…

CanadaVOTES: Libertarian John Kittridge in St. Paul’s

Monday, October 13, 2008
In an attempt to speak with as many candidates as possible during the 2008 Canadian federal election, Wikinews has talked via email with John Kittredge. John is a candidate in Toronto, Ontario’s St. Paul riding, running under the Libertarian Party banner. Libertarians are a minor, registered political party; they are looking to earn their first ever seat in the House of Read More…

Top 10 Small Business Start Up Mistakes

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Millions of people each year start up small businesses around the world. And, the vast majority of them will encounter challenges along the way. By learning what the most common mistakes made by new small business owners, you can work to avoid them as you establish your own small business.
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Australian government announces $52.5 million financial assistance package for Ford

Friday, May 5, 2006
Australian Prime Minister John Howard and federal industry minister Ian MacDonald today announced that the federal government would be providing Ford Australia with a AU$52.5 million (US$40.4 million) “financial assistance package”. Additional assistance will also be provided by the Victorian state government.
According to Mr Howard, the injection will secure Ford’s manufactuRead More…