Friday, April 22, 2005 Ireland’s National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) has posted a 2.4% return for the first quarter (9.6% annualized). On March 31, the funds value stood at €12.3bn, a rise of €290m (excluding state contributions) since December 31. Donal Geaney, the fund’s chairman, told the press that growth in the past quarter had […]
Read MoreWikinews Interview: Experts in IT industry comment about security of WiMAX
Monday, May 5, 2008 Some companies see the possibilities of WiMAX but ignore its threats. Pictured is MTube, developed by the Science and Technology Advisory Group of Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan).Image: Rico Shen. Computers and technology make our modern lifestyle more convenient, but they also create new risks like computer viruses […]
Read MoreBritish Parliament bans smoking in pubs, workplaces and clubs
Friday, February 17, 2006 MPs at the British Parliament have voted by large majority of 200 to bring in legislation banning smoking in all pubs, clubs and workplaces in a landmark free vote. The ban is expected to come into force from summer 2007. The originally proposed fine of £200 was raised to £2500 for […]
Read MoreDetecting Overheating With Thermal Imaging In The Gold Coast
Find Out More About: Emergency Electrical Detecting Overheating with Thermal Imaging in the Gold Coast by awtt Wouldn t it be great to have a device on your wrist that will alert you of an imbalance in the electrical system? This would significantly reduce electrical shocks or electrocution in the workplace and in the homes. […]
Read MoreEx-minister says UK Cabinet was “misled” about legality of Iraq war
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 In this 2009 file photo, Clare Short is speaking at a rally in Birmingham. Image: Faizan Bhat. Clare Short, the United Kingdom’s then-Secretary of State for International Development, appeared before the Iraq Inquiry yesterday, and told the panel that the Cabinet was “misled” about the Iraq War’s legality prior to the […]
Read MoreBobby Charlton launches anti-landmine campaign
Saturday, June 28, 2008 Sir Bobby Charlton with the explosives experts Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton has launched a new campaign he calls “There Must be a Better Way” to find a faster method to clear anti-personnel landmines. The initiative which comes under his “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” and involves physicists, mathematicians and electronic […]
Read MoreIs Your Husband Having Emotional Affair? What You Should Do
Find Out More About: Financial Advisor By Emily Atkins A husband having emotional affair with a colleague at work, an old friend or online does not automatically makes him a cheater. Although emotional affair does not involve sexual or any physical activity, it can be very damaging to marriages. Emotional affair can ruin a relationship […]
Read MoreFifteen killed by US drone strikes in Northern Waziristan
Monday, January 3, 2011 Pakistani officials have stated that three US drone strikes have killed fifteen people in the country Saturday. The attacks occurred to the north of Miranshah town in the North Waziristan region. Security officials in the town informed AFP that in the first strike, US drones fired four missiles on a car, […]
Read MoreCalifornia wildfire forces evacuation of thousands
Sunday, April 27, 2008 At least 400 homes have been evacuated in Sierra Madre near Los Angeles, California after a wildfire which started on Saturday, began to threaten their homes. So far only five percent of the 350 acre fire is contained, with over 400 firefighters battling the blaze. Authorities say that it has been […]
Read MoreUK government announce police stop-and-search powers rethink
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Home Secretary Theresa May in 2010. Image: UK Home Office. The UK government is to give new guidelines to police officers on the use of “stop and search” powers after a government inquiry found a quarter of stop and searches by officers may have been illegal. The Home Secretary, Theresa May, […]
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