Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, announced the name of its forthcoming version of the Windows operating system from its headquarters in Redmond, Washington Friday. But in choosing the name “Vista,” Microsoft may find itself in a legal fight. Microsoft has made a name for itself…
Signs You Need Roofers In Temple Texas
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Sign Makers Melbourne Business Signage byAlma Abell Looking for Roofers in Temple Texas? You definitely have lots of options, but you may already be aware that they are not all quite the same. The best roofer for your job is the one who…
PayPal receives banking licence
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The online payment service PayPal has received a banking licence in Luxembourg, promoting it to the status of a bank. As a consequence PayPal will move their headquarters to Luxembourg. Since 2004 PayPal had the status of an Electronic Money Issuer supervised by the U.K. Financial…
Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 26) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. 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 Don Valley West (Ward 26). Four…
Navy helping New Orleans pets
Saturday, September 17, 2005 The Spanish word “tortuga” means “turtle.” But in the wake of the New Orleans disaster, the USS Tortuga is helping other animals. For nearly two weeks now, sailors from Tortuga’s repair division have devoted much of their time during this disaster relief operation to ensure the…
Smart Tips On How To Set Up E Commerce On Your Website
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Challenger Brands Agency Consumer Brand Marketing By Danny Wirken The innovation of the Internet has made it possible for business opportunities, like e-commerce, available to just about anyone who wish to try it. In the old days, opening a business is such big…
Canadian Prime Minister Harper plays small role in television show Corner Gas
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was filming a cameo appearance on the popular sitcom Corner Gas. Corner Gas is filmed about 40 km south of Regina in the tiny farming community of Rouleau. Harper was filmed in a scene where he was surrounded by a large…
Early morning fire kills four New York group home residents
Sunday, March 22, 2009 After an early morning fire began, four out of the nine people living at the Riverview Individual Residential Alternative group home located in Wells, New York were killed by the blaze. The Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office, which supervises the home, told the media that the…
FEMA employees pose as fake reporters during press conference
Correction — September 10, 2013 The headline should not contain the word fake: the employees posed as reporters; they didn’t pose as fake reporters, on the contrary they were fake reporters posing as real reporters. We aopologize for the error. Friday, October 26, 2007 The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Underdogs beaten by Liverpool in FA Cup
Saturday, January 26, 2008 Havant and Waterlooville F.C. were today beaten 5 -2 by Liverpool F.C. in their FA Cup 4th round game at Anfield. Havant, who are 122 places and 5 leagues below Liverpool, scored the first goal in 8 minutes, a header by Richard Pacquette. Liverpool’s Leiva Lucas…