HMV Canada to finally sell iPods, to avoid fate of Sam’s, Music World

Friday, December 7, 2007 Many of record store HMV‘s Canadian locations have started to stock iPod portable music players, in a move to stay relevant. HMV Canada President Humphrey Kadaner commented “While the majority of purchased music continues to be in physical form, it’s clear the listening experience of many Canadians is evolving to also […]

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Tens of thousands rally against Thailand’s Prime Minister

Saturday, March 25, 2006 In the latest attempt to evict Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ahead of next week’s election, tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in Bangkok, Thailand. Officials say as many as 10,000 police have been mobilised for the protest against the Thai PM. Another 10,000 officers are on standby. Police estimated the […]

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Parents prosecuted after homeopathic treatment leads to daughter’s death

Friday, May 8, 2009 Thomas Sam, 42, and his wife Manju Sam, 36, from Sydney, Australia, are undergoing trial for manslaughter by gross negligence for the death of their nine-month-old child, Gloria. She died from infection caused by severe eczema after they shunned effective conventional medical treatments for homeopathy, a form of alternative medicine that […]

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Worldwide markets fall precipitously

Monday, October 6, 2008 Stock markets around the world have fallen dramatically today. This is following the ongoing events in the financial world, including the US Government’s $700 billion bail out of the financial sector. As of 14:48 UTC, the primary UK index, the FTSE 100, dropped in value by 6.50% (323.65 points) to a […]

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19th century stable in Buffalo, New York officially saved from demolition

Thursday, July 3, 2008 Buffalo, New York —Developer and CEO of Savarino Companies, Sam Savarino, has confirmed to Wikinews that he has bought, and is planning to restore a severely damaged stable and livery on Buffalo’s West Side. The building partially collapsed on June 11, which originally caused 15 homes to be evacuated. Savarino bought […]

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The People Of Namibia

Read More About: Sheep Loading Ramps Namibia is the 2nd lowest populated country with a population of only 1.8 million. Despite this it has many various peoples, with their own cultures, languages and traditions. This makes Namibia a fascinating country to visit on a cultural tour. Ovambo Of the 1,8 million Namibians, around 900,000 are […]