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Wikinews Shorts: August 13, 2009
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, August 13, 2009. Contents 1 Paris suffers second night of violence 2 No concrete progress but North American leaders express solidarity 3 Mexican federal police foil plot to assassinate President Calderón 4 Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to another three years of house arrest 5 Four Rio Tinto employees formally arrested for bribery 6 Michael Jackson to be the star one last time The French capital Paris has…
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Tanker spills 1000s of tonnes of crude oil off Nicobar Islands
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 A Japanese tanker has spilled an estimated 4,500 tonnes (1.4 million gallons) of crude oil in the eastern Indian Ocean, after colliding with a cargo ship, which it was trying to assist, the tanker’s owners report. A statement released by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, the owners of the tanker, Bright Artemis said that the tanker was attempting to rescue the crew of the distressed Singapore-registered cargo ship, Amar, when the two…
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Economic opportunities for women still lagging: World Bank and OECD
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 In a recent study released by the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), economic opportunities for women are still lagging behind opportunities for men in the developing world. Improvements have been made in women health and education, according to the study. The study calls for investments totaling over US$13 billion a year to achieve gender equality and women empowerment. Danny Leipziger, World Bank Vice President for…
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International participants showcase different industry cultures at 2008 Taipei Game Show
Friday, January 25, 2008 B2B Trade Area of Taipei Game Show, criticized by trade buyers last year, but accompanied with 2008 Taiwan Digital Content Forum, moved to the second floor at Taipei World Trade Center for world-wide participants with a better exchange atmosphere this year. Not only local OBMs (Softstar Entertainment, Soft-World International Corp., International Games System Corp., …, etc.) but also companies from New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea showcased different…
Communication Skills Training
Tips On Writing A God Job Application Cover Letter}
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Effective Communication Training Best Presentation Skills Course Submitted by: Mvikram Kumar A cover letter should be included in your resume for every job application interview for which you appear. It is a must, and the only time where you should not include a job application cover letter is when the advertisement specifically asks you not to. Let us be honest, every employer glances at each application for hardly…
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Refurbished cafeteria opens in Romanian parliament
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 A new, refurbished cafeteria at the Romanian Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest has opened for the use of parliamentarians. The new cafeteria, which has mahogany furniture and leather draped armchairs, was officially opened yesterday, and is situated at the entrance to the Senate headquarters in the Palace of the Parliament. Members of Parliament said they were not satisfied with the former cafeteria in the Palace, saying that it didn’t have…
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False cancer cure claims lead to federal charges against five US companies
Saturday, September 20, 2008 The United States Federal Trade Commission filed charges against five companies for “deceptive advertising of bogus cancer cures”. An additional six companies also named in the federal agency’s complaint have settled and their cases will not go into litigation; however, they will be required to send letters to their former customers, and four will be forced to offer reimbursement The five companies charged are Omega Supply, San Diego, California; Native Essence…
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Why Should You Consult With A Car Accident Lawyer Before You Talk To The Insurance Company?
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Aami Insurance NSW Aami Insurance Online byAlma Abell Not long after a car accident, an injured victim will begin receiving communication from the insurance companies. The insurance company immediately begins placing demands on a person in the hopes a quick settlement can be reached. Unfortunately, the insurance companies are not working on behalf of the injured victim. Instead, they are working to protect their company by paying as…
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Wikinews interviews Great Britain men’s national wheelchair basketball player Joni Pollock
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Homebush Bay, New South Wales —Wikinews sat down with Great Britain men’s national wheelchair basketball player Joni Pollock before a practice session at the Rollers & Gliders World Challenge in Sydney. 1 2 3 British-born Pollock was born with the condition spina bifida. He explained he could walk with difficulty up until age twelve or thirteen, after which he began using a wheelchair. Shortly after this, he began playing wheelchair basketball.…