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Malaysian opposition gains in elections, conquers four new state legislatures

Monday, March 10, 2008 The elections in Malaysia have resulted in gains by opposition parties. The ruling Barisan National (BN) Coalition’s fraction has fallen below two thirds (The requisite supermajority to amend the constitution), while still maintaining an absolute majority to mass its legislation. The elections, held on the March 8, were for the Parliament…

February 22, 2022Uncategorized

North Korean official warns U.S. that the DPRK may fire a nuclear missile

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 A North Korean Military official has said that if the United States does not “resolve its standoff with Pyongyang” that North Korea may conduct additional tests and deploy nuclear weapons on its missiles. “We hope the situation will be resolved before an unfortunate incident of us firing a nuclear missile comes.…

February 22, 2022Uncategorized

Wikinews Shorts: December 4, 2008

A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, December 4, 2008. File:Imsdal 33cl.JPG On December 2, the Toronto city council voted in favor of banning the sales and distribution of bottled water on city property. The council also agreed to provide public drinking fountains on their properties, as well as on a measure that would make…

February 21, 2022Uncategorized

Saving Money On The Cost Of Your Fridge Freezer

Here’s An Opinion On: Small Kitchen Renovations Company Sydney Alfresco Outdoor Kitchen Design byAlma Abell While fridge freezers are an integral part of any kitchen these days, these appliances can be quite costly. Depending on the type, size and style of fridge freezer you want, you could find that it becomes amongst the most expensive…

February 21, 2022Kitchen Home Improvement

Yahoo! to purge personal data after 3 months

Thursday, December 18, 2008 Internet giant Yahoo! announced on Wednesday that by January 2009 it will begin purging personal data collected when users access its search page at the 3 month mark, a far shorter time period than any of its search engine rivals such as Google, which retains personal data for 9 months, down…

February 21, 2022Uncategorized

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9,000 jobs in $1 billion restructuring plan

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Hewlett-Packard (HP) expects to lose 9,000 jobs between now and 2013 in a US$1 billion (£686m) restructuring plan. The 9,000 jobs losses will be in the enterprise services division, but the company expects to add about 6,000 employees to its sales and delivery teams. HP commented in a statement, “As a…

February 21, 2022Uncategorized

Make Closet Doors Disappear With Paint

Here’s An Opinion On: Blinds In Sydney By Jessica Ackerman The entrance hallway or bedroom often comes with large closet doors that in most cases are utilitarian in design. While great for hiding all the clothes, linen, and other storage items you may have, the plain white doors can be an eyesore. This is particularly…

February 21, 2022Curtains

Opponents: New Zealand government sneaks bill into House to avoid public backlash

Thursday, December 7, 2006 The New Zealand Government has tabled the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill, despite unprecedented political opposition. In 2003 the Hon Annette King signed a Treaty with Australia agreeing to hand control of the natural health products sector over to an Australian regulatory body, however she needs to pass enabling legislation in…

February 20, 2022Uncategorized

City Planning Board postpones decision on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal

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…

February 20, 2022Uncategorized

Hiatal Hernia The Hole In The Diaphragm

Here’s An Opinion On: Best Celebrity Dentist New York By Jeff Foster A Hiatal Hernia, also known as a diaphragmatic hernia, occurs at the opening of the diaphragm where the esophagus connects to the stomach. The esophagus is also referred to as the food pipe since it is responsible for carrying the food from the…

February 20, 2022Dentistry