John Reed on Orwell, God, self-destruction and the future of writing

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Thursday, October 18, 2007 It can be difficult to be John Reed. Christopher Hitchens called him a “Bin Ladenist” and Cathy Young editorialized in The Boston Globe that he “blames the victims of terrorism” when he puts out a novel like Snowball’s Chance, a biting send-up of George Orwell‘s Animal Farm which he was inspired […]

IMF and EU approve aid for Georgia

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 The International Monetary Fund and the European Union approved aid packages to help Georgia recover from its conflict with Russia, which occurred in early August. The IMF approved a US$750 million loan which will allow Georgia to rebuild its currency reserves. The European Union also approved an aid package of €500 […]

Ralph Nader calls out Democrats for financial bailout

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 Correction — Aug 2, 2010 Nader referred to the 1999 repeal of the 1933 Glass-Steagal Act. The Wikinews article omitted the word “repeal” from the account of Nader’s speech.  Sunday, October 5, 2008 Independent U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader had harsh words for the Democrats who engineered yesterday’s passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of […]

Fireproof And Waterproof Insulation Materials}

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Read An Opinion On: Screenwriting Courses Australia Aftt Fireproof And Waterproof Insulation Materials by Brijesh PatelWhen choosing insulation material for fireproof applications it is important to consider application type, surrounding environment and ASTM standards when choosing materials.Fireproof insulation materialsThere are a few ASTM standards that deal with mechanical insulationASTM 84 rating 25 flame spread/ 50 […]

Imprisoned Haitian priest may need US doctors

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Friday, December 16, 2005 Supporters of jailed priest Jean-Juste say that he needs medical treatment in the United States. His attourney, Bill Quigley, told reporters that the priest, who was considered a potential presidential candidate before his arrest and long detainment, may have cancer and should be released so that he can seek medical attention […]

Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

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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 […]

Checking Company Credit With Ease}

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Read An Opinion On: Investment Property Advice Property Advisor Checking Company Credit with ease by Dennis Scott Any business manager or company owner will be familiar with the frustration of chasing payments, and frequently late customers can be an ongoing annoyance. Repeatedly requesting prompt payment can take up time which employees such as accountants should […]

Cadillac unveils Obama’s ‘Beast’, the 2009 Presidential State Car

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Saturday, January 17, 2009 The US Secret Service has released the first photos Wednesday of the new presidential limousine that will transport Barack Obama down Pennsylvania Avenue next Tuesday as part of the 56th Presidential inaugural parade after he is sworn in at the Capitol. The First Limo – the 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine – […]

U.S. superbug expected to emerge in Canada

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Wednesday, January 3, 2007 An infectious superbug spreading in the United States is to “emerge in force” in Canada, doctors fear. The bacteria have been reported popping up in day care centers and locker rooms across the U.S. Usually elderly or very ill hospital patients get the disease. More than 2 million U.S. residents are […]