Monday, September 7, 2015 The US economy added 173,000 jobs in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. The unemployment rate fell from 5.3 to 5.1 percent, the lowest since April 2008. Although August job gains were lower than most economists forecast, job growth numbers for June and July were revised upwards by…
NBC employee wins $266M from California lottery
Thursday, May 6, 2010 An NBC employee won US$266 million from the California Lottery’s Mega Millions drawing. The winner, wishing to remain anonymous, will receive $165 million in total, after federal taxes, reports spokesperson for the lottery Cathy Doyle Johnston. David Reese, a KNBC assistant manager, was informed by the winner around 2:30 local time…
Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini seriously injured in motorcycle accident
Friday, November 13, 2009 Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in London. The player, who plays for Tottenham Hotspurs, was involved in a collision with a car at 10:30 GMT. The football club reported that he has fractured his wrists and injured his pelvis. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan…
Finding The Confidence: Breast Implants In Arlington Heights
Read More About: New Treatment For Hyperhidrosis byAlma Abell It is a common misconception that the decision to get breast implants is always made for purely cosmetic reasons. Many women choose to undergo breast augmentation because their breasts never fully developed in their youth, a medical condition known as micromastia. This condition can lead to…
State schools chief to appeal California High School Exit Exam ban to state high court
Friday, May 19, 2006State schools Superintendent Jack O’Connell has his lawyers working “around the clock” to prepare to ask the State Supreme Court to overturn a lower court judge’s ban on using the California State High School Exit Exam as a graduation requirement, he said today. “In an effort to seek resolution of this issue…
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
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…
You Will Rid Your Home Of Creepy Crawlies When You Call Annapolis Exterminators To The Rescue
Read More About: Doggy And The City Website byAlma Abell Bugs are not usually wanted inside a person’s home. Just the thought of the creepy crawlies conjures up images of filth, disease and general disgust. Bugs belong out of doors, in the garden, on the sidewalk, or anywhere but inside of a home. Most people…
One year on: Egyptians mark anniversary of protests that toppled Mubarak
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Across Egypt hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets for the day, marking exactly one year since the outbreak of protests leading to 83-year-old longstanding ruler Hosni Mubarak’s downfall. The country’s decades-long emergency rule was partially lifted this week; meanwhile, a possible economic meltdown looms and a newly-elected parliament held…
Volunteers endure bed-rest study
Tuesday, March 22, 2005Volunteers began a 60 day bed-rest marathon on March 19 to study simulated weightlessness effects on women astronauts. The study, Women International Space Simulation for Exploration(WISE), is conducted at the MEDES Space Clinic in Toulouse, France. The 12 women, selected from 1600 applicants hailing from France,Great Britain, Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, Poland…
Bring In The Luck Of The Irish With A Claddagh Wedding Theme
Read More About: Flowers For Bereavement By Renee West Claddagh wedding themes can be both cultural and decorative, depending on how far you want to carry the theme throughout the wedding. Whether you come from Irish descent or simply appreciate the culture, a Claddagh wedding needs to follow a few traditions. If you are unsure…