• 0

Big shoes to fill at eBay

Category : Uncategorized

Saturday, June 4, 2005

There are often odd, unusual and controversial items up for sale on eBay – multi-million euro planes, the Pope’s old car and a young woman’s virginity, to name just a few. But how about the Prime Minister’s shoes?

Shoes custom designed for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher have been put up for sale on eBay. The shoes, which have a reserve price of £2,930 (US $3,580), are currently owned by 65 year old Eleanor Graham. Ms. Graham bought them in a Sue Ryder charity shop after seeing a member of Thatcher’s staff drop them in the shop. She guessed that they would increase in value over the years, so Ms. Graham purchased them.

The Rayne shoes – which come in gold, silver and black suede – are size five and come with a letter received in 2001 from Ms Thatchers office confirming that she did wear Rayne shoes.

You can see the shoes at eBay by clicking here.


  • 0

Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive

Category : Uncategorized

Monday, October 11, 2010

Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as a Scientology executive in multiple high-ranking positions, working out of the international headquarters of Scientology known as “Gold Base”, located in Gilman Hot Springs near Hemet, California.


  • 0

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, Willowdale

Category : Uncategorized

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Torbjorn Zetterlund is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.


  • 0

Former NASA astronaut Eugene Cernan dies aged 82

Category : Uncategorized

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Eugene Cernan, former NASA astronaut and the most recent human to walk on the Moon, died on Monday aged 82, according to a NASA statement. Cernan, who commanded the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon in 1972, was in Houston, Texas, at the time of his death.

Cernan, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 14, 1934, earned engineering degrees from Purdue University in 1956 and the Naval Postgraduate School in 1963. He was an aviator in the United States Navy and logged more than 200 landings on aircraft carriers before becoming an astronaut in 1963. He flew in space for the first time aboard Gemini 9 in 1966. In 1969 Cernan flew aboard Apollo 10, a flight to the Moon that rehearsed a descent but purposefully did not land in preparation for the Apollo 11 landing. Cernan’s final flight into space was as commander of Apollo 17, the final lunar landing mission of the Apollo program, in which he spent three days exploring the lunar surface along with Harrison Schmitt.

Following Apollo 17, Cernan worked on the Apollo-Soyuz project before retiring from NASA and the Navy in 1976. In his later years he became an executive and consultant, wrote an autobiography, and advocated for returning to the Moon along with Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the Moon, who died in 2012.

“Truly, America has lost a patriot and pioneer who helped shape our country’s bold ambitions to do things that humankind had never before achieved,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement.


  • 0

Brazilian President Lula met Chavez, military and economic cooperation

Category : Uncategorized

Thursday, February 17, 2005

CARACAS, Venezuela –The Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on February 14, 2005 in Caracas, Venezuela. Brazil and Venezuela signed agreements of cooperation on many areas. According to the Brazilian government this was a strategical encounteur. This meeting is the first of three meetings that President Lula will have with South American Presidents in three days. The scheduled meetings are with the presidents of: Venezuela (February, 14), Guiana (February, 15) and Suriname (February, 16).

President Lula was accompanied by the following comitiva: the Minister of Development, Industry, and External Trade Luiz Fernando Furlan, the Minister of Finance Antônio Palocci, the Minister of Foreign Relations Celso Amorim, the Minister of Health Humberto Costa, the Minister of Mines and Energy Dilma Roussef, the Minister of Tourism Walfrido Mares Guia, the President of Petrobras José Eduardo Dutra, the President of National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) Guido Mantega, the President of Eletrobrás Silas Rondeau Cavalcante Silva and the Special Secretary for Aquaculture and Fisheries José Fritsch. In addition a delegation of executives representing enterprises from Brazil accompanied the President.

The Brazilian Ministry of External Relations told the trip aims the construction of a strategical alliance and commercial integration between both countries. The Brazilian Presidential Advisor Marco Aurélio Garcia said:”With this gesture, Brazil will consolidate one of its major political goals, which is the constitution of a South American community of nations”. He added: “These agreements with Venezuela are strategical. We want this agreement as a model for other agreements in the region.”

According to President Lula the integration of the Latin America is the priority number one of his government. Days before the arrival in Venezuela and commenting about the trip Lula said: “We’re going to do the same thing in Colombia and in other countries in which integration is no longer a campaign speech but part of the way we deal with real things, day to day”.

The integration of the Latin America is the politics repeatedly proposed by Lula during the meetings of the Foro de São Paulo. According to him and the others members of the Foro there must be a integration among all the left parties and governments of Latin America. The union aims to be an alternative and opposing force to the politics and influence of the richest countries, mainly the United States. Among the organizations which are usually participants of the Foro de São Paulo are: Communist Party of Cuba, Colombian Communist Party, Communist Party of Bolivia, Communist Party of Brazil, Workers’ Party, Paraguayan Communist Party, Peruvian Communist Party, Socialist Party of Peru, National Liberation Army, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity, Tupamaros.

On December 4, 2001 during the 10th edition of the Foro de São Paulo in Havana Lula said:”A shoal of small fish may mean the finishing of the hungry in our countries, in out continent. We should not think as the History ended on our journey by the Earth. Even it happens just once, or with one gesture, let’s effectively contribute to the improve the life of millions of human beings who live socially excluded by this neoliberal model.”[1]

In Venezuela, once again, he brought out the integration wish: “This is the biggest dream I am carrying, that we can negotiate collectively, not like one country, but like a set of countries so we can do that our people may have the chance to conquer the full citizenship.”

Contents

  • 1 Economic cooperation
  • 2 Military cooperation
  • 3 See also
  • 4 References

  • 0

Flash Designers: People Who Create Magic With Graphics}

Category : School Academy

Flash Designers: People Who Create Magic with Graphics

by

David Jackson

What makes the present day websites so appealing? Have they got something extraordinary in their development efforts or are they getting the state-of-the-art services of the best website designers at just cost-effective rates? To be true, both have positively brought many a smiling opportunities which can be enjoyed through the use of web design and development platforms of the likes of Flash. Flash has really marked a big impression in the entire development module of websites in an age where websites arrange the perfect platform for making every possibility happen. If you are thinking of venturing into a profitable business mission, you can just give a try to the online opportunities for which developing a website would be the first step towards realizing your goal. When it comes to designing a site, Flash would always come to the front of all action as its regarded as one of the easiest and affordable means to promote your business through cool graphics and interactive features. A professional Flash web designer can offer you complete Flash based design solutions as per your business requirements without letting you carry any problem on your soldier.

A Flash web solution developer now utilizes all the Flash tools that can be found in all the Flash versions. Even though Adobe Systems have shown a tendency of feature enhancement with all its new Flash releases, yet the core of the program has always been the same and its still ruling the industry as a reliable animation and graphic design platform. Color patters, blends, texture all can be created and manipulated using Flash for website designs. Flash designers can therefore easily offer custom Flash solutions for all types of clients.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxOtSWYPJqQ[/youtube]

In the recent years, it has been seen that clients are showing their faith in Flash web design and development efforts simply because of their success rate. Compared to a basic site, a Flash site always has an edge for you. Not only it looks good in graphics, it also offers visitors the chance of experiencing the best of browsing fun without having to compromise on their requirements.

This article is written by a technical writer, working at SynapseIndia(

flash designers

), a

professional flash web designer

. We offer complete flash web solution.

Article Source:

eArticlesOnline.com}


  • 0

US Senate finance committee to vote on health care bill

Category : Uncategorized

Friday, October 9, 2009

US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that the Senate Finance Committee will vote on a sweeping health care reform bill next Tuesday. US President Barack Obama has made clear that extending health insurance coverage to as many Americans as possible is his top domestic priority.

Republican lawmakers, however, are still overwhelmingly opposed to the bill, saying it is too expensive and would expand the role of government in people’s health care.

Obama and his fellow Democrats in the Senate received some good news late Wednesday from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, which put the total cost of the Senate Finance Committee’s health care bill at $829 billion over the next decade, below Obama’s stated goal of $900 billion. The budget watchdog organization also said the health care bill would help reduce the federal budget deficit over the next ten years.

Harry Reid said he believed health care reform was moving forward. “And so today we stand closer than ever to fulfilling that fundamental promise, one for which we have fought for more than 60 years,” he said.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, however said that the cost estimate was “irrelevant”, because the final bill that will actually emerge from both houses of Congress is likely to look very different and cost a lot more. “What matters is that the final bill will cost about a trillion dollars, vastly expand the role of government in people’s health care decisions, increase premiums and limit choice,” McConnell said.

HAVE YOUR SAY
What is your opinion on the health care bill?
Add or view comments

McConnell said Republicans favor a step by step approach to health care reform, focusing on prevention and wellness programs and dealing with the high costs of malpractice insurance doctors have to pay due to fears of excessive lawsuits.

Under the Finance Committee’s bill, US residents would be required to get health insurance or face a penalty, and insurance companies would face tough new regulations. For example, insurance companies could no longer reject coverage for people due to pre-existing conditions.

The Senate Finance Committee is likely to pass the bill, which will then have to be merged with one passed by the Senate health committee before it goes to the full Senate floor for debate.


  • 0

UK shopping centre Afflecks Palace secures its future

Category : Uncategorized

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Afflecks Palace, the “iconic, alternative shopping centre” in the Northern Quarter of Manchester in England, United Kingdom, was saved from closure this week after long-running rumours that the market may have to “kick out its traders” due to a dispute between the management of the Afflecks Palace brand and the leaseowner for the building, Bruntwood.

Rumours suggesting that Bruntwood were looking to redevelop the building started early in 2007, when it became apparent that the property developer was not actively seeking to renew the twenty-five year lease that the management of Afflecks Palace had with them concerning the building. These initial fears were added to by news that Bruntwood was looking to redevelop other buildings it owned in the Northern Quarter area, specifically the parking complex opposite Afflecks, with an eye towards taking advantage of the “property boom” in Manchester at the time. There were also fears that if Afflecks did remain open, “rents would rise”.

These initial fears were eventually propagated closer to the end of the year when a letter from the management of Afflecks Palace told individual stall holders that “… management have received no formal response from Bruntwood to a tenancy request notice served in October [2007]”, going on to add that “We can only assume therefore that they do not intend to offer us a new lease”.

Following the release of this letter, public support for Afflecks Palace was quickly made obvious when a 5,000 signature petition was submitted demanding the centre remain open for business. This seemed to prompt talks between Bruntwood and the Afflecks Palace management and, eventually, lead to this week’s news that the market was – indeed – to remain open. The result of the talks was that Bruntwood “bought out” the Afflecks Palace brand.

Bruntwood will manage Afflecks while they look for a new owner who is skilled in running market style businesses

A joint statement between the management of Afflecks Palace and Bruntwood said: “After 26 years of trading, Afflecks’ management has sold their company to Bruntwood in an agreement that protects the future of Afflecks. Bruntwood will manage Afflecks while they look for a new owner who is skilled in running market style businesses and can bring a similar level of enthusiasm and dedication that the existing management has.”

A spokesperson speaking on behalf of Bruntwood also added that: “Never in our 30 year history have we bought one of our customer’s businesses, but Afflecks is a Manchester icon that we wanted to protect. We aren’t however expert in managing markets, so will look for a suitable long term owner. In the meantime, the most important aspect is that we have arrived at a solution with Afflecks management that protects an independent retail environment and provides the existing stallholders with security.”

Traders from the market celebrated the news by holding a party yesterday.


  • 0

Category:Education

Category : Uncategorized

This is the category for Education. See also the Education Portal.

Refresh this list to see the latest articles.

  • 19 May 2018: Principal, teacher arrested for allegedly whipping two students late for school in Ayetoro, Nigeria
  • 25 April 2018: India: Jammu and Kashmir government orders private tuitions to shut down for 90 days
  • 26 January 2018: United States: Two dead in Kentucky high school shooting
  • 20 October 2017: Arrangement of light receptors in the eye may cause dyslexia, scientists say
  • 21 January 2016: Detroit teachers stage sickout to protest working conditions as Obama visits
  • 28 October 2015: Time magazine names Ahmed Mohamed to ‘Most Influential Teens of 2015’
  • 23 October 2015: Masked man kills two in sword attack at Swedish school
  • 4 October 2015: Several dead in Oregon college shootings
  • 22 September 2015: Texas student Ahmed Mohamed inspires social movement
  • 2 August 2015: Local municipalities in Italy ask taxes from religious schools
?Category:Education

From Wikinews, the free news source you can write.


Sister projects
  • Wikibooks
  • Commons
  • Wikipedia
  • Wikiquote
  • Wikisource
  • Wiktionary
  • Wikiversity

Subcategories

Pages in category “Education”

(previous page) ()(previous page) ()


  • 0

Looking For Business And Merchant Cash Advance

Category : Finance

Looking for Business and Merchant Cash Advance by Seo MajestyIf you are in business for yourself, accept major credit cards, and have been looking for fast small business loans, there may be another answer. It is becoming an ever increasing popular alternative to a bank loan. Qualifying for a bank loan more often than not resembles the little dog in a tutu at the circus jumping through hoops. Fortunately for the dog, he usually gets a nibble of something good for his efforts. Often with a bank we are left with nothing except exasperation after spending hours meeting with the banker, filling out paperwork, calling our accountant to prepare financial statements, providing tax returns, and the list goes on to only get the dreaded decline letter in the mail four weeks later. It could be out of convenience, frustration, or for the fact that banks are declining most applications, that merchants are turning to merchant cash advance companies for alternative funding. It can be called several things including a business cash advance but in general how they work is the same. Specifically how they work is very different, but that is for a later discussion. I will give you an example in a very general way. If your business accepts credit cards as a form of payment then you have a source of revenue that has assumedly been going on for a while and if history is a good indication of the future, it will continue. The funding company will look at your previous months statements. Some request four months but in todays economy it is very common to expect them to ask for twelve months. The more comfortable they feel that you will still be around and that you can repay this, the more likely they will provide you with the funds you need. How does it work?The actual description that companies use is a cash advance is a purchase today of future credit card sales at a discount. Got it? Sure. Let me put it in simpler terms. Lets assume you have a job making 50,000 per year but you have something that you want to do that requires cash immediately. Lets say you need 10,000 tomorrow to put a down payment on a dream house that you absolutely have to have. You explain this to your best friend and he is willing to give you the 10,000 right now but you will have to repay him 12,500 over six months. And instead of you having to write him a check, your employer will deduct a small percentage of your weekly check that will go directly to him. All those little deductions will add up to the 12,500 you agreed to pay back. Once it reaches that total the deductions automatically stop. That is it! That is how simple in concept a cash advance is and may be a solution to your needs. If you are at a breaking point with your bank and need a simple alternative, strongly consider a merchant cash advance and leave the dog tricks for the circus.Robert Labutis has written various articles on business cash advance and Merchant cash advance. For specifics information go to: www.7dayfunds.comArticle Source: eArticlesOnline.com

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAq5enFUEPo[/youtube]