News briefs:July 15, 2010
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OpenSync Interview – syncing on the free desktop
Friday, May 19, 2006 This interview intends to provide some insight into OpenSync, an upcoming free unified data synchronization solution for free software desktops such as KDE, commonly used as part of the GNU/Linux operating system. Hi Cornelius, Armin and Read more…
Retired U.S. vets sue Donald Rumsfeld for excessive service cutbacks
Tuesday, May 31, 2005 One thousand residents of the Defense Department-managed Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. filed a class-action lawsuit on May 24, asserting that the cut-backs in medical and dental services imposed by Secretary of Defense Donald Read more…
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 Read more…
Canada’s Don Valley East (Ward 33) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, November 4, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Read more…
Jewellery
Ring Binder Elegant Office Products
Here’s An Opinion On: Opal Rings Australia Australian Opal Rings Ring Binder – Elegant Office Products by Archie Coles Office stationeries and product range for the office are crucial and important to for the efficient and smooth working within the Read more…
Van Canto’s Stefan Schmidt on a capella metal, Wacken, Nightwish, piracy & more
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 “Five singers, one drummer. No guitars, no bass, no keyboards but nevertheless an unbelievable melodic metal experience.” That’s how the official website of van Canto describes the band. Hailing from Germany, van Canto are what is Read more…
Bush approval rating sinks to 38%
Monday, September 12, 2005 A new Newsweek poll shows that President Bush‘s approval rating has fallen to an all-time low of 38%. The drop comes largely in response to the Bush Administration’s — and in particular, FEMA‘s — inability to Read more…
Construction
How To Build A Beautiful Modular Kitchen Designs For Your Home}
How to build a beautiful modular kitchen Designs for your Home by Siravi Modular KitchenL-Shaped The L-formed kitchen format is a standard plan for home kitchens. The L-shape design was created long back, however its ergonomics make it a sensible Read more…
US Airport evacuated in ‘liquid bomb’ scare
Thursday, August 17, 2006 The discovery of a suspect bottle of fluid in a passengers carry-on luggage has prompted the evacuation of Tri-State Airport, located near Huntington, West Virginia. The bottle was identified by a security screener as a woman Read more…