Monday, October 26, 2009 Academy Award-winning film director Paul Haggis declared to Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis that he had decided to leave the Church of Scientology after being a member for 35 years. His letter to Davis was posted Saturday on the blog of former high-ranking Scientology official Marty Rathbun. Haggis received Academy Awards for writing and producing the 2004 […]
John Constable painting location mystery solved after 195 years
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 The mystery of the location of a viewpoint used by English painter John Constable has been solved, after nearly 200 years. The Stour Valley and Dedham Church was painted in Suffolk, England, between 1814 and 1815, but changes to the landscape meant that the spot he chose was not known, despite the best efforts of historians […]
Home Improvement Contract Tips
See More About: Residential Painters Nelson Bay Submitted by: Raynor James Many a soul has hired a contractor to do repairs or improvements on a home only to find something is fishy. Here are some tips to avoid problems. Hiring a contractor to do work on your home is not always as easy as it sounds. Many people call themselves […]
PETA protests Burberry in White Plains, NY
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Today, at 12:00 p.m. EDT (UTC-4) the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged a “naked” protest in White Plains, New York. The target of the protest was British fashion house, Burberry, and their fur practices. Two “naked” female PETA members, wearing nothing but bikini bottoms and body paint held billboards […]
Australian Van Nguyen executed in Singapore
Friday, December 2, 2005 Convicted Australian drug trafficker Van Tuong Nguyen was executed at Changi Prison in Singapore today. Prison officials have confirmed the execution took place at 0900 AEDT (2200 UTC Thursday). The 25-year-old Nguyen was arrested at Changi Airport in December, 2002, while in transit from Cambodia to Australia. He was found to be in possession of 396.2 […]
What Is Certified Nursing Assistant?
See More About: Medical Assistant Program Los Angeles What is Certified Nursing Assistant? by aliceani Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are professionals that work in the health care industry and provide appropriate care and service to the patients. There are various professionals that work in the health care industry such as doctors, nurses, technician, dietitian, administrative and support staff. The certified […]
Iran to conduct missile defense exercise
Saturday, September 26, 2009 The Iranian government has announced that the nation will be participating in a missile defense test which could take place as early as tomorrow. According to the IRNA, Iran’s official news agency, the test is an annual exercise aimed to “maintain and develop” defense capabilities of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The exercise is named ‘Great Prophet […]
Major US bankruptcy reform bill signed into law
Thursday, April 21, 2005 U.S. President George W. Bush signed into law Wednesday a major bankruptcy reform bill, making the most sweeping changes to the laws of personal bankruptcy in the past two decades. Bill S.256 is predicted to reduce the chances of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy for 30,000 to 210,000 families per year, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. […]
Fire burns home of late singer Johnny Cash
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 A fast-moving fire engulfed the home of late singer Johnny Cash on Tuesday. The lake-side home, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was the home of the late singer and his wife, June Carter, from the late 1960s until their deaths in 2003. The home was purchased by former Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb in 2006, and was […]
Book A Flat Panchsheel Wellington Nh 24, Ghaziabad | New Residential Property In Ghaziabad
See More About: Real Estate Adamstown Submitted by: Unicon Property Panchsheel Wellington is a new residential property for sale in Ghaziabad. Developed by the Panchsheel Group of builders, which is a leading developer of real estate property in Ghaziabad. Panchsheel Group presents Wellington on NH-24, Ghaziabad near Crossings Republik. It is an integrated township which provides wide open roads lined […]