Thursday, April 14, 2005 An exhausted Charles Kennedy returned to the election campaign to launch a twenty page Liberal Democrat manifesto targeted at disaffected Labour voters, promising a fairer tax system and withdrawal from Iraq. Entitled The Real Alternative the manifesto pledges to reduce the lowest rate of income tax, but increase the rate on […]
Hurricane Dean makes second landfall; weakens to Category 1 storm
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Hurricane Dean hit the coast of Mexico’s mainland today as a Category 2 hurricane, with winds sustained at 100 mph. Dean moved across the Bay of Campeche, eyeing over 100 oil platforms and several oil ports in the center of the country’s oil industry. Over 14,000 workers in the area had […]
Senator Ted Stevens loses re-election bid in Alaska ballot
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Alaskan U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, who turned 85 yesterday, narrowly lost his re-election bid to Mark Begich, the Democratic Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. Meanwhile, as Alaska’s counting of the November 4 election is almost complete, Democratic challenger for the US House of Representatives, Ethan Berkowitz, conceded to incumbent Don Young, the […]
What You Get With Luxury Apartments On The Upper East Side
More On This Topic: Calm With Yoga Site Calm With Yoga byAlma Abell The beauty of apartment shopping is that you have a lot of variety. However, that can also be the downside because there are various styles, layouts, prices, locations and other things to consider. However, an excellent way to divide them into lists […]
British Airways announces record losses
Saturday, May 23, 2009 British Airways (BA), the flag carrier for the United Kingdom, announced record losses today. For the first quarter of the year ending March 31, the airline reported losses of £401 million before tax, despite revenues which rose to £9 billion over the previous year. The company’s finances have suffered from rising […]
Chilean miners trapped after mine collapse; miscalculated drilling delays rescue
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 A gold mine collapse in Copiapó, Atacama Region, Chile has trapped 33 miners since last Thursday. Another collapse occurred on Saturday, that provoked temporary suspension of the rescue works. Rescue efforts were first focused on a ventilation shaft, but attempts to reach the miners failed. Rescuers have been drilling into the […]
Cheap Solar Panels You Can Make Your Own!
More On This Topic: Solar Energy Power Batteries Buy Solar Batteries By MS Rochell With today’s emphasis on going green, cheap solar panels are becoming more popular. Making your own alternative energy at home is an easy and inexpensive way to supplement your electrical needs. Hiring a company to come in and build an alternative […]
Coalition ups ante on Australian school tax rebates
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott has pledged private school relief if the Liberal/National coalition wins the upcoming federal election. The pledge came in response to the Australian Labor Party leader, and current Prime Minister, Julia Gillard proposing a uniform and school equipment tax break expansion. Abbott’s proposal includes an offer of […]
Soft drink foes cheer victory, lament remaining junk foods in schools
Monday, May 8, 2006 Last week’s announcement that most soda manufacturers will stop selling their sugary products in U.S. schools did not mention that avoiding lawsuits was part of the motivation for the self-imposed ban. Some of those who threatened legal action to stop the soda sales are patting themselves on the back over the […]
Different Laws That Apply To A Business Bankruptcy
More On This Topic: Planners Online byAlma Abell The laws that apply to the various types of business bankruptcy in Chicago focus on how debt is either repaid by the company or forgiven. In the United States there are essentially only two types of bankruptcy that are used by business; Chapter 7 and Chapter 11. […]