Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

Friday, May 16, 2008 Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. According to the Saint Martin newspaper The Daily Herald and the shipping news journal Lloyd’s List, the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on

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Hitch Carrier Best Way To Transport Large Items

Read More About: Wheelchair Sydney Hitch Carrier – Best Way to Transport Large Items by RUSTYLEWIS Hitch carrier is the best way to transport large or bulky items from one place to another. It is very economical to move things with a hitch carrier, as there is no extra cost of paying rent to transport

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Dutch financial institution ING takes impairment charge

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Dutch financial institution ING Group reported today in its quarterly results an impairment charge of €194 million euros (approximately US$285.6 million). However, as a result of selling an equity stake in rival ABN AMRO, the net profit of €2.48 billion, was 18% higher than last year. The impairment charge is a

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Securing Cheap Auto Insurance Is Easier Than It Seems

Read More About: Compare Insurance Green Slip Securing Cheap Auto Insurance Is Easier Than It Seems by Lara Sawyer The hunt for cheap auto insurance usually involves filling out a lot of quote request forms and then studying what responses come back from insurance companies. But there is another way to reduce insurance premiums. That

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Finland win first ever Eurovision Dance Contest 2007 held in London

Saturday, September 1, 2007 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Eurovision_Dance_Contest_2007 Tonight the first Eurovision Dance Contest was held in London. Sixteen countries entered with most of the participants coming from the regional versions of Strictly Come Dancing. The participants and countries, listed in winning order, are: Placed Country Dancers UK Voting Number Points 1

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Surveillance cameras in New South Wales schools cause alarm

Sunday, July 8, 2007 Installations of closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras into schools in the Australian state of New South Wales has alarmed teachers. Over 50 schools in New South Wales already have surveillance cameras in playgrounds and outside dining areas. The concern from teachers arises from the pending installation of further cameras inside classrooms

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Israeli PM Ariel Sharon briefly opens eyes

Monday, January 16, 2006 Israeli media is reporting that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon opened his eyes for the first time since he suffered a major stroke on January 4, 2006. However, hospital officials said the reports were generated by the Sharon family’s “impression of eyelid movement, whose medical significance is unclear.” “He was listening to

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Malaysian government warns citizens about Uncyclopedia

This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Satire site Uncyclopedia, a parody of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has been labeled by the Malaysian government as dangerous. The Internal Security Department of Malaysia issued the warning today,

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