News briefs:July 28, 2010
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Daniel Carasso, name-giver and leader of Danone, dies at 103
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Daniel Carasso, for whom his father, Isaac Carasso, named the famous yoghurt-producer Danone in 1919 in Spain, died on Sunday aged 103. “Danon” is a diminutive form for “Daniel” in Catalan. Daniel Carasso moved the company to France in 1929. Later, with the onset of World War II, Daniel Carasso, a […]
Your Fashionable Online Shopping Experience
By Vincent Norman When it comes to fashion, getting the season’s latest items is a must. While celebrities and rich people can easily gain access to the exclusive shops that distribute such items, we are usually left with whatever the high-end shoppers have left for us to prey on. Ordinary people who are BIG in […]
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Click Here To Know More About: Yoga Teacher Training Course Yoga Synergy Teacher Training Submitted by: Tellman Knudson For people with Adult ADHD, focusing long enough to get even a small task done–if it is boring–can seem almost impossible! Heres what I do when I have to focus on something that I really don’t like […]
Israeli group announces anti-semitic cartoons contest
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 In response to the Iranian newspaper Hamshari’s announcement of an anti-semitic cartoon contest inspired by the Jyllands Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, an Israeli group announced its own anti-semitic cartoon contest yesterday, open to Jewish cartoonists only. From their February 13 release: Amitai Sandy (29), graphic artist and publisher of Dimona Comix […]
Spanish town council electee proposes nudist pool, marijuana field in park
Friday, June 1, 2007 A former mailman who proposed to paint the town hall pink, turn the local town square into a nudist pool, and to plant a marijuana field in the local park has been elected to the Reus, Spain town council. Ariel Santamaria promised to show up to the town’s council meetings dressed […]
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, […]
Australian PM announces $1.8 billion mental health plan
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced a five year plan costing AU$1.8 billion to address issues with the country’s mental health system. The plan follows a commitment made at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in February. The federal government will improve access to clinical and health services, increase […]
Anthrocon 2007 draws thousands to Pittsburgh for furry weekend
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Local caterers get ready for big business, as almost three thousand fans converge on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center over the Independence Day weekend for the world’s largest ever furry convention, Anthrocon 2007. Many hope to renew acquaintances, or meet new friends. Others look to buy from […]
Sealed Blowers For Sulfur Recovery}
Submitted by: Susana Terlitsky Hydrogen Sulfide H2S is a main source of sulfur. In high concentrations it can be lethal. It occurs in natural gas, oil, volcanic emissions, and some mineral springs. In oil rfining processes its presence is undesirable, and it must be removed. The Clause process is one of the methods used to […]