Mumbai Police investigations indicate Pakistani role in 11/7 serial blasts

Sunday, October 1, 2006 Mumbai Police Commissioner A N Roy confirmed today that investigations had revealed the involvement of the militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba and the (banned) Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in the 11 July 2006 bombing of the city’s commuter rail network. He also stated that the attacks had been masterminded by Pakistan’s […]

US automakers GM and Chrysler seek more government aid

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 The United States auto manufacturer Chrysler, which has been badly affected by the ongoing recession, has asked the US government for an additional US$5 billion in aid on top of the four billion it has already received, saying that it plans to fire three thousand employees. At the end of last […]

Five Tips For A Successful Small Business

Here’s An Opinion On: Plant Safety Rules In Australia By Roy Fisher, CPA Small business owners the world over are constantly searching for the secret to success. Unfortunately, the only way to become truly successful is to put in a lot of hard work, demonstrate a great deal of patience, and ensure you have a […]

Riots in Greece enter fourth night

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 The riots in Greece that started on December 6 have entered their fourth night. These are the worst riots the Hellenic Republic has witnessed in decades. The riots were triggered when Alexandros Grigoropoulos, a 15-year-old student, was shot and killed by police. The police claim that Grigoropoulos was throwing a bomb […]

Pool House Floor Plan Raise Your Appraisal Value

Here’s An Opinion On: Turn House Into Duplex Sydney By Rebecca Welch If you’re thinking about installing a pool in your back yard, chances are you will also want to design a pool house to go with it. A cabana or changing pavilion can provide the finishing touch to your landscaping plans as well as […]

Celebrities contribute to Katrina relief

Published:Wednesday, September 7, 2005Updated:Saturday, September 10, 2005 (Travolta, Preston, Moore, Stones, Three Doors Down, Johnson, Smith) After Hurricane Katrina passed across the United States, various artists and media stars have leapt at a call to action. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew his private plane to deliver a load of supplies and tetanus vaccine […]

US House of Representatives passes ‘clean energy bill’

Saturday, June 27, 2009 On Friday, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2998, better known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, following days of debate. The final vote was 219–212, with only 8 Republicans voting for the legislation, and 44 Democrats voting against it. The resolution addresses the […]

Safety And The Senior Driver

Here’s An Opinion On: Mobility Aids Australia Submitted by: Christoper Smith According the US Census Bureau, there are currently 32 million licensed drivers age 65 and older, and this number will double over the next 40 years. While this is an indication of the remarkable quality of life enjoyed by senior citizens today, the undisputed […]

Former professional wrestler Giant González dies aged 44

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Former Argentine professional wrestler and basketball player Jorge ‘Giant’ González has died at the age of 44. González died in his hometown of San Martin, Argentina. The cause of death was established to be complications of diabetes. González had suffered with the illness for several years and was wheelchair bound. Standing […]