April, 2014
US unemployment rate reaches 8.1%
Friday, March 6, 2009 The official unemployment rate in the United States increased to 8.1% (seasonally adjusted), the highest level in over 25 years, after the Labor Department reported that 651,000 jobs were lost in February. The U-6 unemployment rate, an alternative measure also published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes other categories […]
Eighth Wonder of the World
Eighth Wonder of the World is a term sometimes used to describe phenomena in comparison to the widely known list of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity, called the Seven Wonders of the World.
Fire burns at Barangaroo construction site, Sydney, Australia
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 A large fire has started at the Barangaroo construction site overlooking Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The construction company said fire broke out at about 2:10pm local time (0310 UTC) and appeared to have been caused by a welding accident in the basement of a building. All site workers were […]
Tanker truck fire causes collapse on Oakland Freeway
Sunday, April 29, 2007 A tanker truck carrying approximately 8,600 gallons of unleaded gasoline caught on fire on the Interstate 80/880 interchange in Oakland, California early Sunday morning around 3:40 AM. The fire resulted in the collapse of at least two sections of bridges at the interchange, including one carrying I-580. The multi-level freeway interchange […]
Mumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless
December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. After […]
User:JoshuaDelPozo/Australian baseballer killed in American drive-by shooting
{{abandoned|September 13, 2013}} {{tasks|news|re-review}} {{date|August 19, 2013}} Australian baseballer Chris Lane has been shot dead in the state of Oklahoma by three teenagers last Friday. What is being described as a “killing spree” and a “random act of violence” by Danny Ford, the chief of Oklahama’s Duncan Police Department, Luke was simply enjoying an afternoon […]
Are You Well Prepared For Celebrating Coming New Years Eve
Submitted by: Mukesh1 Kumar1 Forget about all your worries and bad times of this year as 31st December, the new year eve is around the corner! What have you planned for it? People start planning for it months before the eve. Are you looking for some break from your routine life? Then you must plan […]
Test Your Skills With Marathon Races 2012
Submitted by: Rayan Costa. Marathons Races are the talk of the town. Though this long-distance running is a challenging task, there are several people and celebrities who are always willing to participate in these events for various reasons. Marathons Races are the talk of the town. Though this long-distance running is a challenging task, there […]
Design Personalized T Shirts With Simple And Easy Designing Tools
Read More About: Parking Brisbane Cbd Submitted by: JeradClough Clough These days, every person prefers smart and trendy outfits. Generally, youth is fond of going for the most up-to-date fashion and trends to insure that they give the impression of being stylish and well dressed. Every teenager wishes to look appealing all the time. They […]
Moroccan Inspired Bathrooms
By Terry Henman A beautiful bathroom inspired by a Moroccan theme can provide a visually stunning and very effective look. Walls in a subtle yet striking blue tiles with white grouting may sound a little harsh, however add some tall storage units with an pointed arches and lattice work doors all painted in brilliant white […]