Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Google News submitted patent applications both in the United States and world-wide in September 2003 for a system of ranking search returns. The patent protection filings seek to control Google’s approach that filters headlines through a complicated algorithm, including the quality of the news organization. How much of this system is currently in use by the […]
Kennedy Center names 2007 honors recipients
Friday, September 14, 2007 The Kennedy Center announced that its 30th presentation of the Kennedy Center Honors would go to pianist Leon Fleisher, comedian Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, director Martin Scorsese and musician Brian Wilson. The Center was opened to the public in 1971 and was envisioned as part of the National Cultural Center Act, which mandated that the […]
Allegations that New Zealand school administers corporal punishment
Thursday, August 24, 2006 South Auckland Tyndale Park Christian School have been asking parents of the pupils for permission to administer corporal punishment. The parents are informed that corporal punishment is illegal in New Zealand schools but it quotes the Bible “we ought to serve God rather than men”. Strapping children has been illegal since 1989. “When this law was […]
Exploring The Footpaths Of Sicily
See More About: Accomodation In Sydney Cheap Hotels Sydney Cbd Exploring the Footpaths of Sicily by Helen Forbes For travellers yearning to explore Sicily, villas are arguably the best option when it comes to privacy, comfort and access to the rural countryside. It’s no surprise, then, that many of these villas are located near some of the island’s most popular […]
Congressman Cunningham admits taking bribes
Monday, November 28, 2005 U.S. Representative Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R–CA) pled guilty today to conspiring to take bribes in exchange for using his influence as a member of the House Appropriations Committee to help a defense contractor get business. In total he pled guilty to one count of income tax evasion and four counts of conspiracy, namely mail fraud, wire […]
Snow-laden branch kills man in Central Park
Saturday, February 27, 2010 A snow-laden tree branch killed a man on Literary Walk in Central Park in Manhattan on Thursday. The body was later identified as Elmaz Qyra, a middle-aged resident of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Qyra was found by a passerby around 3:30 p.m. local time (11:30 UTC), and was pronounced dead by authorities at the scene. One witness, […]
Wreaths For A Prospeous New Year!
See More About: Corporate Signage Melbourne Business Signage Melbourne Wreaths for a Prospeous New Year! by Jeffrey Zaragosa Fresh greenery wreaths give the senses many delights. Aside from being beautiful as it look, wreaths usually give perfume around the area… Christmas and the country just naturally go together. Whether it is snow, icicle-laden greenery trees – these are the iconic […]
German and Swedish foreign ministers agree on Gaza standpoint
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Stockholm, Sweden — On Monday, the German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle visited Stockholm for his first time. He met with Sweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt, to coordinate in-depth views on matters such as the situation in Gaza and Kyrgyzstan. Wikinews was at a press briefing by the ministers. Carl Bildt started by saying: “We work closely […]
eBay Australia to only permit payment via PayPal
Saturday, April 12, 2008 On the back of new restrictions being imposed on eBay users in the United Kingdom requiring that sellers offer PayPal payments for all sales, eBay Australia is mandating that only PayPal payments will be acceptable as of June 17. PayPal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of eBay, and charges a 30¢ transaction fee, plus a commission between […]
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Engaging A Gym Instructor
See More About: Emerald Sheds Blue Print Sheds By Chris Chew You want to become healthier and to get into shape and is thinking of hiring a gym instructor or a fitness personal trainer to achieve your desires. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of engaging fitness professional trainer’s services? Well, the first thing that comes to your mind […]