Wikinews Shorts: December 25, 2008
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, December 25, 2008. The Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota has reported a sharp decrease in the number of global vehicle sales in November. The firm sold 618 000 cars in that month, a decrease of almost 22% from the same time last year. This comes several days after Toyota’ prediction that it would have its first annual loss in 71 years. Sources “Toyota sales plunge in November” — BBC News Online, December 24, 2008 “Toyota’s global sales mark worst drop in 8 years” — Miami Herald, December 24, 2008 Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet, the fund manager of an investment fund that lost US$1.4 billion to Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, was found dead on Tuesday, having committed suicide. De la Villehuchet was found by a security guard in his Madison Avenue office in New York City on December 23. A bottle of sleeping pills and a…
Apple announces Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 At the company’s own Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote at the Moscone West center in San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the next generation of software products from Apple. Apple unveiled Lion, the new version of their Mac OS X operating system for desktop and laptop computers that brings new features to the software. They also demonstrated iOS 5, a new version of the operating system that powers iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads. Alongside both announcements, Jobs also announced a new iCloud service to sync data among all devices. All 5,200 participating developers will spend the rest of the week in workshops with Apple employees; developer releases of each product were made available today. Mac OS X Lion will be shipped in July through the online Mac App Store available on Mac computers for US$29. According to Apple, the update adds over 250 new features…
The Importance Of Healthy Dog Treats
More On This Topic: Pet Food Delivery Service It wasnt so many years ago when dog treats consisted more or less solely of milk bones, fatty biscuits, and table scraps. Not many options, and virtually none that were healthy. Well, times have definitely changed! Nowadays, savvy pet owners choose dog treats that include greenies, healthy biscuits, and gourmet bones.Not only are there more options for now, the quality has improved significantly in recent years as well. And with the Internet boom, finding the best biscuits and bones for your puppy is as easy and tapping a few keystrokes. Its important to note that many pet owners are now advocates of healthier dog treats for monetary reasons as well. They realize that, while they tend to cost more, healthy treats and food actually save money in the long run. A healthier diet over a lifetime results in less disease and illness…
Category:Education
This is the category for Education. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 6 May 2019: Students compete in second international Neurosurgery Olympiad in Tyumen, Russia 30 April 2019: Wikinews attends Maker Faire in Tyler, Texas 23 June 2018: Algeria blocks internet across nation to prevent cheating in diploma exams 19 May 2018: Principal, teacher arrested for allegedly whipping two students late for school in Ayetoro, Nigeria 25 April 2018: India: Jammu and Kashmir government orders private tuitions to shut down for 90 days 26 January 2018: United States: Two dead in Kentucky high school shooting 20 October 2017: Arrangement of light receptors in the eye may cause dyslexia, scientists say 21 January 2016: Detroit teachers stage sickout to protest working conditions as Obama visits 28 October 2015: Time magazine names Ahmed Mohamed to ‘Most Influential Teens of 2015’ 23 October 2015: Masked man kills two in sword attack…
News briefs:May 16, 2010
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Supporters of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi mark detained leader’s 62nd birthday
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar marked her 62nd birthday today, still under house arrest, where she has spent most of the past 17 years. About 250 supporters met at the National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon, not far from Suu Kyi’s home, and held a rally calling for her release. Doves and balloons were released into the air, under the watchful eyes and video cameras of around 50 plainclothes police officers, who were stationed across the street. The police force was augmented by a dozen truckloads of members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, the political arm of the State Peace and Development, the junta that rules Myanmar. “The doves symbolise peace. We also released colourful balloons, which rise like her prestige when they fill the sky,” NLD women’s wing leader Lai Lai…
Compare Health Insurance How To Get Quality Coverage At An Affordable Rate
More On This Topic: Low Deductible Health Plans For F1 Visa Students Inspite of living in times of such economic crisis, you do not have toburn a hole in your pocket to secure an appropriate health insurancepolicy. The most essential step in making such a purchase is tocompare health insurance quotes and plans as meticulously andcarefully as possible. In order to get the best value for your money, you must devoteconsiderable amount of time and attention to comparehealth insurancequotes. Theinternet provides the easiest and fastest way of getting quotes.Quotes can be obtained from top companies in no time after you havefilled up some simple application forms. Firstyou must be clear about what you expect in your health plan. The mainpolicy features that you need to take into account while you makecomparisons are whether the policy allows you to be treated by yourcurrent healthcare providers without incurring extra cost, whetheryou need…
Category:Education
This is the category for Education. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 6 May 2019: Students compete in second international Neurosurgery Olympiad in Tyumen, Russia 30 April 2019: Wikinews attends Maker Faire in Tyler, Texas 23 June 2018: Algeria blocks internet across nation to prevent cheating in diploma exams 19 May 2018: Principal, teacher arrested for allegedly whipping two students late for school in Ayetoro, Nigeria 25 April 2018: India: Jammu and Kashmir government orders private tuitions to shut down for 90 days 26 January 2018: United States: Two dead in Kentucky high school shooting 20 October 2017: Arrangement of light receptors in the eye may cause dyslexia, scientists say 21 January 2016: Detroit teachers stage sickout to protest working conditions as Obama visits 28 October 2015: Time magazine names Ahmed Mohamed to ‘Most Influential Teens of 2015’ 23 October 2015: Masked man kills two in sword attack…
Wikinews discusses the H1N1 pandemic with the CDC
Friday, November 6, 2009 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a US government agency. In an interview with Wikinews, Jeff Dimond, a member of the Division of Media Relations for the CDC, answered a few question regarding the current situation of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic. The CDC reported that during week 42 (October 18–24) of this year, the swine flu activity increased in the United States with 19 confirmed deaths by swine flu, while week 43 (Oct. 25–31) faced 15 confirmed deaths. ((Wikinews)) How does the CDC feel the media has handled the H1N1 flu pandemic? ((Jeff Dimond)) Media coverage has been quite good. ((WN)) What measures are the CDC taking to combat the swine flu? ((JD)) Public health information is being distributed nationwide, scientists worked hard to identify the H1N1 virus and produce a vaccine in record time. ((WN)) What areas around the world are…
Thai anti-government leaders escape capture
Saturday, April 17, 2010 In a new setback to the Thai government’s efforts to ease mounting political tensions, protest leaders escaped from their hotel Friday after security forces arrived to arrest them. One, Arisman Pongruangrong, climbed down three floors using a rope, and was rushed away by supporters thronging the building. The police say Arisman led recent rallies at the national parliament, the election commission, and satellite transmission bases. Officials earlier Friday said the government is preparing to arrest people linked to violent clashes with security forces last Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, Thai security chief, announced the raid on the hotel as it was unfolding, saying that a Special Forces unit had closed in around a downtown Bangkok hotel. “As I am speaking, the government’s special team is surrounding the SC Park Hotel, where we have learned that there are terrorists and some of their leaders hiding,” Suthep…