Submitted by: Shay Ramani Summary: The Consumer Confidence Index dropped in the second month of 2017 by reaching an index figure of -6 as opposed to -5 in January. This shows a fall in the household spending as people want to save in order to limit the household budget. The best way to combat inflation […]
Canada’s St. Paul’s West (Ward 21) city council candidates speak
Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is St. Paul’s West (Ward 21). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Adams, Tony Corpuz, Joe Mihevc (incumbent), and John Sewell. […]
Apple to hold media event on September 1, may update iPods and Apple TV
Friday, August 27, 2010 Apple Inc. will hold a music-centered event in San Francisco, California on September 1. It has been widely speculated that the company will introduce an updated line of iPod portable music players and a new Apple TV. The company e-mailed invitations for the event to various media organizations on Wednesday. The […]
How To Get Rid Of Erectile Dysfunction And Make Sex Life Better Naturally?
How To Get Rid Of Erectile Dysfunction And Make Sex Life Better Naturally? by Greyson WhartonLove relationships require some extra pleasures that can come from spending a valuable time with your partner. It will be only possible if both of you involve yourself in a quality lovemaking performance. If you cannot achieve that level of […]
Strong earthquake hits northern Pakistan
Friday, October 30, 2009 An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit Pakistan on Thursday at 23.44 local time (+18.44 UTC). The epicentre was in the Hindukush mountain range. The earthquake was mainly felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad, Lahore, and Faisalabad. The quake lasted approximately for twenty seconds. Many people rushed out of buildings, […]
NBA 2K8 Asia Championship: Taiwan Stage Highlights
Monday, December 24, 2007 The “NBA 2K8 Asia Championship” Taiwan Qualifier, organized by NBA Asia Corp. and sponsored by Microsoft Taiwan, was held on December 22 & 23. According to the organizer, Taiwan was chosen as the first on-site stage tournament because of some of the market share factor on the gaming industry and the […]
Thoughts About Becoming A Quantity Surveyor
Read An Opinion On: Adverse Possessions Assistance Thoughts about Becoming a Quantity Surveyor by Steve W. Also known as construction cost consultants, quantity surveyors are the best people to work with when it comes to the financial aspects of a construction project. They are hired by construction managers or appointed by architects or engineers to […]
United States: Berkeley, California declares itself a sanctuary city for recreational cannabis
Friday, February 16, 2018 On Tuesday, the city council of Berkeley, California adopted by unanimous vote a resolution declaring their city a “sanctuary” for adult recreational cannabis use and sale. The resolution by the Berkeley council “declared [the City of Berkeley] to be a sanctuary for recreational cannabis customers, providers, and landlords.” The resolution bars […]
Oracle to acquire Siebel for USD 5.85bn
Tuesday, September 13, 2005 US-based Oracle Corporation announced earlier today that they are buying rival US-based Siebel Systems for $10.66 USD per share. Siebel shareholders have the option to receive the $10.66 per share in cash or in Oracle stock. This deal is valued at approximately $5.85 billion USD. Siebel Systems’ Board of Directors has […]
Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez cuts relations with Colombia
Sunday, July 25, 2010 President Hugo Chávez has temporarily suspended relations with the neighboring country of Colombia. “I feel obliged for dignity’s sake to suspend relations with the government of Colombia. It is the least we can do, and we will remain alert, as [President Álvaro] Uribe is a sick man, filled with hate,” said […]