Saturday, March 31, 2012 The European Commission (EC) has approved yesterday a takeover of loss-making UK airline bmi from Lufthansa by International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways (BA). IAG will have to make concessions after Virgin Atlantic told the EC the deal would be anti-competitive. The deal is set to cost IAG, whoRead More
Australian government provides $15.8 million for North Adelaide Technical College
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Australian Minister for Vocational Education and Training, Gary Hardgrave has announced the government will provide AU$15.8 million to establish an Australian Technical College in North Adelaide. The minister said the government was entering into a partnership with the Archdiocese of Adelaide and consortium of industrial and manufacturing companies. The North AdelaideRead More
Thought-controlled cybernetic arms demonstrated
Friday, September 15, 2006 Jesse Sullivan has two cybernetic arms, after electrical burns suffered while working as an electrical utility lineman resulted in amputation of both his arms at the shoulder. Claudia Mitchell has a similar cybernetic left arm, after a motorcycle accident resulted in amputation. Sullivan and Mitchell shook hands with these thought-controlled prostheticRead More
Accounting Services For Small Businesses In Calgary
Here’s An Opinion On: Hai Ha Money Transfer Review Submitted by: Johnathan Cunnings Businesses, irrespective of size, can never do away with accounting. Truth be told, it is an indispensable tool in measuring how far the business has achieved and is essential in pursuing growth and success. Having a reliable accounting system is a must,Read More
Glasgow cannabis enthusiasts celebrate ‘green’ on city green
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Glasgow Cannabis Social Club’s annual 420 event was held on Glasgow Green, under sunny blue skies, and overlooking the river Clyde. Despite the city’s council attempting to revoke permission for the gathering at the last minute, police were happy for it to go-ahead with approximately a dozenRead More
Doctor Who returns as UK Saturday night timeslot lord
Sunday, March 27, 2005 After almost a decade off the air, the science fiction television series Doctor Who returned with new episodes to BBC airwaves on Saturday night, drawing a large audience. Starring movie actor Christopher Eccleston, the ninth actor cast to play the Doctor, as the newly reincarnated Time Lord, the new series showedRead More
Ideas About Security Solutions In Hawaii
Here’s An Opinion On: Cisco Meraki System byadmin When networks are up, and data is moving, it can be easy to forget that security is needed. A problem with a slow network can be as bad as a down network. Information needs to be where, and when it is wanted. Using an open network mayRead More
Egypt protests: Army say they will not use force on demonstrators as Mubarak announces cabinet
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 The president of Egypt has suffered a “devastating blow” after the country’s army announced they would not use force against their own people, who continue to protest against the government tonight. The news came hours after six journalists who reported on the protests were released from custody. Hosni Mubarak yesterday announcedRead More
Australia: Wikinews interviews Rebecca Jennings, independent candidate for Daly by-election
Friday, September 10, 2021 In the Northern Territory of Australia (NT), voters in the electoral division of Daly are scheduled to vote for a new Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) tomorrow. The previous Member, Ian Sloan of the Country Liberal Party (CLP), resigned in August. Daly covers communities near Darwin, as well as moreRead More
Zimbabwe Air Marshal shot
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 The chief of the Zimbabwe Air Force has been shot in the arm in an apparent assassination attempt. Air Marshal Perence Shiri, 53, is recovering in a local hospital. Officials blame the incident on terrorists and political opponents. They also say that the assailant was trained in Botswana. “The attack onRead More