Sunday, March 15, 2009 200,000 litres of oil leaked into waters off the coast of Brisbane from the Pacific Adventurer when their fuel tanks were damaged in rough seas on Wednesday. The figure is about ten times higher than the original estimate of twenty thousand litres of oil. The devastating diesel oil spill has spreadRead More
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Consequences Of Lottery Taxes On Jackpot Winnings
Here’s An Opinion On: Accountant Brisbane By Simon Volkov Lottery taxes can amount to almost half of jackpot winnings, so it’s important to work with accountants and financial planners to reduce tax burdens. Professionals can advise of estate planning and investment strategies and help expand winnings through smart planning. Lottery taxes are assessed on cashRead More
Interview with Derek Begley, Regional Council candidate for Wards 9 & 10 in Brampton, Canada
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region. Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Derek Begley, asking them to answer common questions sent inRead More
Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics
Monday, December 3, 2007 At Thanksgiving dinner David Shankbone told his white middle class family that he was to interview Reverend Al Sharpton that Saturday. The announcement caused an impassioned discussion about the civil rights leader’s work, the problems facing the black community and whether Sharpton helps or hurts his cause. Opinion was divided. “He’sRead More
Wikinews interviews specialists on China, Iran, Russia support for al-Assad
Monday, September 23, 2013 Over the past week, diplomatic actions have averted — or, at least delayed — military strikes on Syria by the United States. Wikinews sought input from a range of international experts on the situation; and, the tensions caused by Russia’s support for the al-Assad regime despite its apparent use of chemicalRead More
Reasons You Need A Car Accident Lawyer Kent
Here’s An Opinion On: Ken Mills Toyota Maroochydore Site byAlma Abell If you get injured in an automobile accident due to someone else’s negligence there are certain rights you have thanks to the personal injury laws in your state. To make sure these rights are protected you should enlist the help of a Car AccidentRead More
Sadr City suicide bomber uses fruit truck to kill 66 on market day
Sunday, July 2, 2006 A suicide bomber exploded a truck bomb in the crowded Al-Ula market in Sadr City in Baghdad on Saturday, killing 66 people and injuring over a 100. ‘At the beginning of this market, the criminal blew up his dynamite-packed truck after trying to go over the pavement,’ said Iraq’s Deputy HealthRead More
Video details tortures by Saddam’s soldiers
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 A video provided by the American Enterprise Institute intends to show tortures committed by the soldiers of Saddam Hussein during his rule. The film shows extremely graphic scenes and it is NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. It depicts Iraqi soldiers singing and praising Saddam, beating prisoners and cutting prisoners’ fingers and handsRead More
Fuel leak prompts 17,000-vehicle recall by Toyota
Sunday, June 27, 2010 Toyota announced on Friday that it will recall around 17,000 Lexus vehicles in response to risks of the fuel tank in the cars leaking after a collision. The Lexus HS 250h model was subjected to the recall following a US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation. Despite previously passing ToyotaRead More
Open Up New Career Opportunities By Getting A Cdl License In Illinois
Here’s An Opinion On: Emsgroup.Com.Au byAlma Abell Anyone who has ever driven on the highway has, at some point, driven next to an eighteen wheeler truck. For some, driving a small car next a behemoth of a truck can be a nerve racking experience. However, there is rarely anything to worry about. This is becauseRead More