Barack Obama presents rescue plan after GM declaration of bankruptcy

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Monday, June 1, 2009
In a televised speech from the White House at 16:00 UTC today, President of the United States Barack Obama presented a reorganization plan following the 12:00 UTC announcement by General Motors that it had filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors, the largest bankruptcy of a U.S. manufacturing company.
Describing the problem with the company as one tRead More…

Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

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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…

Why Hire A Shredding Service?

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Every business owner knows how important it is to properly dispose of documents containing proprietary information. When those hard copies are no longer needed, the most common approach is to shred them. While it is possible to invest money in shredding equipment, a better approach is to hire a professional to take care of this important taskRead More…

Nineteenth Maccabiah Games open in Jerusalem

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Sunday, July 21, 2013The nineteenth edition of the Maccabiah Games, one of the largest sporting events in the world, was inaugurated Thursday in Jerusalem’s Teddy Kollek Stadium. Jewish athletes from all over the globe take part in this event every four years. US gold Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman lit the Maccabi cauldron. The ceremony was attended by the President of Israel, Shimon Peres, along Read More…

New Zealand study finds circumcision cuts STD infection rate

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Tuesday, November 7, 2006
A new study released by Christchurch researcher from the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, David Fergusson, shows that “substantional benefits” come from a circumcision, a baby boy having his foreskin removed.
Mr Fergusson said that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases is halved due to circumcision, even after accounting for the amount of sex parRead More…

Vital Facts About Weight Loss Surgery

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More Detail Here: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Los Angeles Vital Facts About Weight Loss Surgery by Gussie BoulterWeight reduction surgery has been around for years and seems to be an option of last resort for some people. This may seem like an strange thing to do for those who are not aware of it, but it may be a sensible option for a percentage of people with serious weight problems.Read More…

Q and A with New Zealand Prime Minister hopeful

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Sunday, May 18, 2008 This article is part of the series New Zealand General Election Other election coverage
Q and A with New Zealand Prime Minister hopeful
Background Wikipedia, Wikinews’ sibling project, has in-depth background articles on: Political parties in New Zealand
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Solar Oven For Easy Cooking

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More Detail Here: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Sale Solar Oven for Easy Cooking by a.jackOvens are not a new thing for us in our kitchen. But when the question came about a solar oven, it sounds like a fun idea. A solar oven utilizes the power of the sun to help you make some wonderful cooking. It is not completely as scientific or technologically advanced as cooking with another type ofRead More…

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro injured in Preakness, does not finish race

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Saturday, May 20, 2006
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, sent as the post-time odds-on favorite in this year’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, breaks down in the opening stretch of the race, shattering any chance of a Triple Crown winner this year. Bernardini, the 12-1 4th choice out of 9, ends up winning this year’s Preakness, stopping the clock at 1:54.65. FollowinRead More…