May 2, 2005 The Merchant Vessel (MV) Doulos, listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest active ocean-going passenger ship, has docked in the port of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman this week. The ship was built in 1914, two years after the Titanic, but unlike the more famous luxury liner, Doulos has over […]
Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner to go into service
Monday, August 8, 2011 Three years after it was first due for delivery, Boeing has rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner that is to be delivered to a customer. Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) were to take delivery in May 2008, but will now receive the aircraft next month. The plane promises increased fuel efficiency […]
Salon Software 5 Reasons To Use It
Read An Opinion On: Tattoo Studio Salon Software – 5 Reasons To Use It by Andrew Stratton If you run day spas or beauty salons, chances are that you’ve considered purchasing salon software to help run your business. Being a small business owner means wearing a multitude of hats and computerized programs that help streamline […]
Amazon.com to acquire Whole Foods at US$42 per share
Saturday, June 17, 2017 Yesterday, e-commerce giant Amazon.com announced they are to acquire Texas based retail grocery store chain Whole Foods Market at US$42 per share. According to the deal worth US$13.7 billion (£10.7 billion) the retail grocery store chain is to keep the Whole Foods Market brand name and John Mackey is reportedly to […]
Fur fans flock to Toronto’s Furnal Equinox 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019 From March 15 to 17, the Canadian city of Toronto played host to the tenth Furnal Equinox, an annual event dedicated to the “furry fandom.” Wikinews attended. Programming ranged from music to gender, science to art, covering dozens of aspects of the varied subculture. The event’s featured guests were visual artists […]
How To Choose The Right Soda Fountain For Any Food Service Venue
Read An Opinion On: Shrink Wrap Australia byadmin In the fast food, restaurant or bar business having the right soda fountain is important to the bottom line of the business. This means taking time to consider the features and options of the fountain is very important to making the right decision. While soda fountain units […]
US to sell precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 The Bush administration officially notified Congress Monday of its intention to sell sophisticated precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. The action, coinciding with President Bush’s visit to Saudi Arabia, is part of a broader U.S. effort to bolster Gulf allies in the face of a more assertive Iran. VOA’s David Gollust reports […]
Heavy rains start in central and southern Chile while aftershock takes place
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Heavy rains have started on Wednesday early morning through the most of central and southern Chile. At least 29 millimeters were reported by ONEMI in the Bío Bío Region in Wednesday morning; thirteen milimeters in Temuco and 8.8 in Chillán. It has been worsen by the low temperatures. The rains have […]
Augusten Burroughs on addiction, writing, his family and his new book
Friday, October 12, 2007 I had an unofficial phone call from Gay Talese last Tuesday. He had just flown back from Colombia and he was cranky. “I’m happy to do an interview with you,” he said, “but what the hell could you ask me that’s not already out there? Have you even bothered to look?!” […]
What You Can Expect When You Select Liposuction To Remove Excess Fat
Read An Opinion On: Lap Band In Los Angeles byadmin Fatty cells can be stubborn and difficult to remove, especially in areas of the body such as under the arms, thighs, and around the abdomen. When a person works hard to maintain their shape, it can be frustrating when they are unable to lose those […]