Iranian news agency reproduces The Onion article
Saturday, September 29, 2012 The Fars News Agency (FNA), an Iranian news agency, yesterday reported an article from US satirical news website The Onion as fact. The article reports “a Gallup poll” suggesting “the overwhelming majority of rural white Americans” would prefer to vote for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, as opposed to US […]
Modernizing And Upgrading A Home Alarm System In Bellevue
See More About: Electronic Bug Sweeps Brisbane Bug Sweeping Brisbane byAlma Abell Having a well maintained home security system is necessary for both security and peace of mind. Unfortunately, many homeowners have outdated home alarm systems that are not compatible with the modern communications technology of today. This means that families who use mobile phones […]
2006 U.S. Congressional Elections
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Contents 1 Issues 2 Campaigns turn nasty 3 Polling Problems 4 Summaries by state 5 Alabama 6 Alaska 7 Arizona 8 Arkansas 9 California 10 Colorado 11 Connecticut 12 Delaware 13 Florida 14 Georgia 15 Hawaii 16 Idaho 17 Illinois 18 Indiana 19 Iowa 20 Kansas 21 Kentucky 22 Louisiana 23 […]
Radja Nainggolan announces international retirement after being left out of Belgian football world cup squad
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 On Monday, Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan announced his retirement from international football after he was left out of the national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup upcoming in June. Radja Nainggolan, who plays for Italian club AS Roma, posted on Twitter saying, “Very reluctantly my international career comes to […]
Australia: Victorian government to trial driverless vehicles on public roads
Saturday, August 12, 2017 Yesterday, the state government of Victoria, Australia announced their decision to trial self-driving vehicles on two of the state’s major connecting motorways, the CityLink and Tullamarine Freeway. The trial is to use autonomous vehicles from automobile companies including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Tesla. The two-year trial is to have three phases. […]
Scientology protest group celebrates founder’s birthday worldwide
Correction — March 19, 2008 The next protest is scheduled for April 12, 2008. The article below states April 18 which is incorrect. Saturday, March 15, 2008 The Internet group Anonymous today held further protests critical of the Church of Scientology. The global protests started in Australia where several hundred protesters gathered at different locations for […]
Police station attacked by car bomb in Basque Country, two officers injured
Friday, August 24, 2007 A police station of the Spanish Guardia Civil was attacked today Friday by a car bomb in the Basque city of Durango, injuring two policemen. It is believed to be the first serious attack of the separatist group ETA since it unilaterally ended a cease-fire in June. The blast caused serious […]
MOEA Taiwan signs MOUs with 5 global WiMAX companies to connect with networking industry world-wide
Monday, October 22, 2007 At the 1st day of WiMAX Forum Taipei Showcase & Conference, Ministry of Economic Affairs of R.O.C. Taiwan (MOEA Taiwan) not only set M-Taiwan Pavilion supervised by Industrial Development Bureau of MOEA Taiwan, but also signed MOUs with five world-class WiMAX companies to enhance the advance of networking industry in Taiwan […]
Considerations With The Heat Treatment Of Gears
See More About: Business Electricity Plans Best Business Electricity byAlma Abell Gears are used in equipment, engines, systems, and machines, and they can range from the small plastic gears in a printer or any type of household machine with moving parts, or they can be made out of highly durable metals and alloys for use […]
US unemployment rate reaches 9.8%
Friday, October 2, 2009 Companies in the United States are shedding more jobs, pushing the country’s unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.8%. The US Labor Department said on Friday that employers cut 263,000 jobs in September, with companies in the service industries — including banks, restaurants and retailers — hit especially hard. This […]