Tuesday, January 3, 2006 The international environmental organisation, Greenpeace, have been shadowing a Japanese whaling fleet currently operating in the Southern Ocean in Australian Antarctic Territory. They claim a minor victory against the six-vessel fleet, saying no whales have been killed since Christmas Eve. However they expect a resumption of whaling and protest activity...
An Understanding Guide To Dercums Disease:
More Detail Here: W Radiology What is dercums disease: Dercum’s disease is a rare illness that triggers painful fatty tissue growths or lipomas. Adiposis dolorosa is another name for it. The torso, upper arms, or upper legs are usually affected. Dercum’s disease is not fully known, as shown by the large variety of symptoms....
Virgin Atlantic jet fire investigation finds faulty wiring in A340 fleet
Saturday, February 14, 2009 Investigators in Ireland have found wiring problems in several Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340s as part of their investigation into a fire on board one such aircraft that was forced to divert to Shannon Airport. The Virgin jet was headed from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago with 143 passengers and thirteen...
Taliban resurgent in Pakistan on enforcement of Sharia law/Interview archive
What is the current situation in the NWFP? The Pashtun people are or were renowned for their hospitality. Many westerners commented on it. Some with suspicion NOT willing to believe some people so poor could be so generous. It was almost a character flaw. One could travel with out fear of personal danger as...
Leveraging Six Sigma In It
More Detail Here: Energy Efficiency Australia Leveraging Six Sigma in IT by Rajesh Naik INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLOPDQbVbys CHANGING BUSINESS PARADIGM The International Data Corporation (IDC) predicted that the worldwide outsourcing market would grow from $100 billion in 1998 to $151 billion in 2003, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2 percent. The 1990s...
Ten April Fool’s pranks of 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009 April Fools’ Day pranks harmlessly pervaded worldwide again this year. Media outlets and internet sites have joined family, office workers, and friends to provide a wide variety of practical jokes. Ireland, France, and the United States celebrate April Fools all day, whereas a few countries celebrate jokes only until noon...
UK drivers urged not to panic buy during delivery strikes
Friday, June 13, 2008 British drivers have been urged not to panic buy fuel because of the 4-day walkout by delivery drivers working for companies delivering to Shell petrol stations. The 600 workers have walked out over pay disagreements, wanting an increase to their current pay of £36,500, however their union Unite turned down...
Class action launched by Australian bushfire survivors against SP AusNet
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 The largest class action in Victorian history was commenced at the Supreme Court of Victoria on Friday the 13th by Slidders Lawyers against electricity distribution company SP AusNet and the Brumby Government in relation to the Kilmore East fire that became part of the Kinglake complex. Because of the lawsuit,...
Business Casual Dress Guidelines 9 Tips For Looking Sharp In Womens Casual Clothing
More Detail Here: Drippers For Irrigation Australia By Lynda Goldman Are you confused about business casual dress in the workplace? Here’s an explanation of what business casual means, and how you can put together a wardrobe that still looks professional. Business casual dress combines the formal, dark colors of business wear, with the relaxed,...
Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 The Iranian police forces have faced criticism from Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrudi, the head of the judiciary who was appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for their re-invigorated campaign to do away with un-Islamic dress. Ayatollah Shahroudi proclaimed, “Tough measures on social problems will backfire and have counter-productive effects.” Others have,...