News briefs:August 2, 2010
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General Motors automobile sales plunge by 45%
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 General Motors Corporation (GM) announced on Wednesday that it saw a 45% drop in United States vehicle sales for its cars in March. Executives from several auto firms, however, said that there was some hope for the auto industry to stabilise, as car sales rebounded in the last week of March. … Read more
General Motors automobile sales plunge by 45%
Training Older Dogs Is Possible}
Read An Opinion On: Effective Communication Training Best Communication Skills Courses Training Older Dogs Is Possible by Gerald Grafton Some believe that when a dog gets to be a certain age that it has become to late to teach him proper behavior. How untrue these beliefs are. Even though training a puppy might be somewhat … Read moreTraining Older Dogs Is Possible}
Canadian politician Manmeet Bhullar dies aged 35 after traffic collision
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 File:Media 2011 Picture (Leg) Bhullar Headshot.jpg A road accident killed Alberta Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Manmeet Bhullar on Monday. Bhullar pulled over to the median on a snowy stretch of the Queen Elizabeth II highway between Edmonton and Calgary to help a fellow motorist who had gone off the … Read more
Canadian politician Manmeet Bhullar dies aged 35 after traffic collision
Judge orders residents and city to come to agreement on partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Buffalo, New York — Judge Justice Christopher Burns of the New York State Supreme Court has ordered a halt to an emergency demolition on a 19th century stable and livery on 428-430 Jersey Street in Buffalo, New York that partially collapsed on Wednesday June 11, initially causing at least 15 homes … Read more
Judge orders residents and city to come to agreement on partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York
Navy helping New Orleans pets
Saturday, September 17, 2005 The Spanish word “tortuga” means “turtle.” But in the wake of the New Orleans disaster, the USS Tortuga is helping other animals. For nearly two weeks now, sailors from Tortuga’s repair division have devoted much of their time during this disaster relief operation to ensure the health and comfort of displaced … Read more
Navy helping New Orleans pets
Wikinews interviews Australian wheelchair basketball coach Tom Kyle
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Toronto , Canada — What experiences makes a coach of an international sports team? Wikinews interviewed Tom Kyle, the coach of the Australia women’s national wheelchair basketball team, known as the Gliders, in Toronto for the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship. ((Wikinews)) Tell us about yourself. First of all, where … Read more
Wikinews interviews Australian wheelchair basketball coach Tom Kyle
Latest trial of the One Laptop Per Child running in India; Uruguay orders 100,000 machines
Thursday, November 8, 2007 India is the latest of the countries where the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) experiment has started. Children from the village of Khairat were given the opportunity to learn how to use the XO laptop. During the last year XO was distributed to children from Arahuay in Peru, Ban Samkha in … Read more
Latest trial of the One Laptop Per Child running in India; Uruguay orders 100,000 machines
Cover Up Your Tots In Cozy Kids Towels}
Submitted by: Swayam India Towels are not just a mere piece of cotton cloth that soaks water; it is something more than that. A piece that is versatile in its approach and can be often seen as underappreciated with the number of functions they perform. Call it a luxurious wrap with superb texture and feel … Read moreCover Up Your Tots In Cozy Kids Towels}
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Suzanne Fortin, Nepean-Carleton
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Suzanne Fortin is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, … Read more
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Suzanne Fortin, Nepean-Carleton