Wednesday, September 5, 2007 A Proton rocket which was intended to launch the JCSAT-11 satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit lifted off and successfully completed its first stage burn, but the second stage failed leading to loss of the rocket and satellite. The launch vehicle was a Proton M booster with a Breeze M upper…
On the campaign trail in the USA, July 2020
Monday, August 31, 2020 The following is the third edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail includes interviews with the vice presidential nominees of the American…
Taking This Note When Buying A Vehicle
Read An Opinion On: Used Cars Melbourne Submitted by: Shirley Ward Buying a new car can be a key purchase with major amounts of funds leaving your pocket. Ask a dependable car sales person and he will state that he is trying to get his prospective customers to get some thing they don’t really need….
US, UK embassies in Yemen close due to al-Qaeda threat
Monday, January 4, 2010 The United States and the United Kingdom closed their embassies in Yemen Sunday, pointing to ongoing terrorist threats. The closures came after the two nations pledged to boost counter-terrorism support to the Yemeni government. The American embassy’s website said the threats come from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the group linked…
Australian government to tackle banks on mortgages
Sunday, January 13, 2008 In response to higher than expected mortgage rate increases last week, Australian treasurer Wayne Swan flagged changes to banking regulations to increase competition between lenders on home mortgages. Swan announced yesterday he had sought a Treasury report on the banking sector ahead of talks over the next fortnight on reforms to…
Iceland nationalises Kaupthing Bank
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Iceland’s Financial Services Authority has nationalised the Kaupthing Bank as a response to the financial crisis which may result in a total collapse of the nation’s economy. Kaupthing, together with Glitnir Bank and Landsbanki, owe a total of US$61 billion, which is twelve times the estimated size of the economy of…
How To Shop For Small Business Bookkeeping In Mountain House, Ca
Read An Opinion On: Fixed Asset Register Software Asset Guru byadmin If you own your own business, then you are probably already aware just how easy it can be to get lost in the paper work and legalities of ensuring your companies bookkeeping is kept up to date. If you don’t stay on top of…
Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend
Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which…
New Jersey officials: Stimulus bill hurting Atlantic City casinos
Sunday, March 29, 2009 A New Jersey congressman says restrictions on federal stimulus money are hurting gaming destinations like Atlantic City, and he is seeking to repeal a provision banning the use of funds for casinos or other gaming establishments. HAVE YOUR SAY Is Ken Calemmo right to suggest that the gaming industry is as…
Hari Darshan On A Trail To Revamp The Traditional Incense Market
Read An Opinion On: Organic Beauty Products Hari Darshan On A Trail To Revamp The Traditional Incense Market by sachin tiwari Ushering in an era of innovation and technique, Hari Darshan Sevashram, country s leading manufacturer of incense sticks is set to overhaul the traditional incense market with its more refined and filtered manufacturing process,…