Honda Civic tops Canada’s list of most stolen cars
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 The 1999 and 2000 year model Honda Civic SiR tops the list of Canada’s most stolen cars. Consumer popularity also assures the cars will be popular with thieves. Its the second year in a row the Honda SiR has topped the list. Rick Dubin Vice President of Investigations for the Insurance […]
Continue Reading...Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans graduate students
See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list.Tuesday, September 13, 2005 NAICU has created a list of colleges and universities accepting and/or offering assistance to displace faculty members. [1]Wednesday, September 7, 2005 This list is taken from Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students, and is intended to make searching […]
Continue Reading...Curfew in Haryana as protesters demand reservation for Jat quota
Sunday, February 21, 2016 A growing number of cities in the Indian state Haryana have been under curfew since Friday. At least eight people are reported dead, with government offices, property, dozens of buses, and eight railway stations burned after protests over job quotas for the Jat caste turned violent in several cities including Rohtak, […]
Continue Reading...Times Square bomb suspects arrested in Pakistan
Saturday, May 22, 2010 At least six suspects, wanted in connection with a failed car bomb attempt in Times Square, New York City on May 1, have been arrested by authorities in Pakistan. The arrests follow a visit to Pakistan by two high-ranking American security officials—US National Security Adviser Gen James Jones and Leon Panetta, […]
Continue Reading...Blow out sales prices likely on mattresses as new U.S. fire-resistant standards take effect
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 If you are in the market for new bedding, and not too concerned with the new United States guidelines for mattress fire resistance, now might be a good time to buy. Mattresses sold in the U.S. must meet new federal guidelines for flammability starting on July 1. The peak heat release […]
Continue Reading...Where Do Stem Cells Come From?}
Find Out More About: Rockhampton Industrial Sheds Blue Print Sheds Where Do Stem Cells Come From? by Gregory SmythStem cell research has been forging ahead in recent years, with the development of stem cell therapy for injury recovery, spinal cord injury treatment, stroke recovery and other human diseases, as well as in plastic surgery augmentation. […]
Continue Reading...Bat for Lashes plays the Bowery Ballroom: an Interview with Natasha Khan
Friday, September 28, 2007 Bat for Lashes is the doppelgänger band ego of one of the leading millennial lights in British music, Natasha Khan. Caroline Weeks, Abi Fry and Lizzy Carey comprise the aurora borealis that backs this haunting, shimmering zither and glockenspiel peacock, and the only complaint coming from the audience at the Bowery […]
Continue Reading...Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Daniel Kidd, Don Valley West
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Daniel Kidd is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Don Valley West riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Kidd did not answer multiple questions. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, […]
Continue Reading...India doubles Commonwealth Games budget
Thursday, November 5, 2009 The Indian government has raised the budget of the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games from Rs. 767 crore ($163 million) to Rs. 1,620 crore ($344 million). The decision was made at a meeting of the cabinet led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. Ambika Soni, the Information and Broadcasting […]
Continue Reading...Gorillaz Nominated for 5 Grammy Awards
Monday, December 12, 2005 The smash hit “Demon Days” from cartoon concept band Gorillaz has been nominated for 5 Grammy Awards: Record Of The Year, “Feel Good, Inc.” Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals, “Feel Good, Inc.” Best Urban/Alternative Performance, “Dirty Harry” Producer Of The Year, Danger Mouse “Demon Days” Best Short Form Music Video, “Feel […]
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