Tuesday, October 2, 2007 David McGruer is running for the Freedom Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Ottawa-Orleans riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.
Read MoreOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Freedom Party candidate Wayne Simmons, Don Valley East
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Wayne Simmons is running for the Freedom Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Don Valley East riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Wayne did not answer “Of the decisions made by Ontario’s 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?” Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from…
Read MoreCalls for corporate tax reform in Australia goes unheeded
Friday, May 12, 2006 Peter Costello’s budget announcement has led to rejoicing for small businesses, but the lack of joy for those pushing for radical corporate taxation reform has led to many businesses asking “what about us?” Personal taxation and small business have been the big winners after this year’s federal budget. Although dampened by the twin economic threats of rising interest rates and petrol prices, there should be a reasonable amount of real income savings for both low and high income earners, with those receiving Medicare, or a superannuation…
Read MoreUS Capitol lockdown lifted after shooting
Sunday, April 12, 2015 In Washington D.C., the U.S. Capitol building has reopened after shots were fired in front of it. For safety, no entry or exit was permitted from the building after a man committed suicide just before 2pm local time yesterday. The lockdown lasted until around 3:50pm while members of the bomb squad investigated the man’s backpack, suitcase, and the surrounding area. A witness estimated 60 other persons were in the area at the time of death. Witnesses reported the man had a sign of protest about taxation…
Read MoreLate-night vote sets Obamacare up for filibuster-free repeal
Saturday, January 14, 2017 At 1:30 a.m. on Thursday morning the United States Senate voted to include the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, as part of a budget blueprint. This procedural measure allows most of Obamacare to be repealed by a simple majority rather than the usual requirement of 60 out of the senate’s 100 votes and effectively prevents the use of filibuster. “We’re working with legislative leaders at this very moment to begin to craft legislation that will repeal the most corrosive elements of…
Read MoreFrom the eleventh century to the Digital Age, the Domesday Book is now online
Friday, August 4, 2006 The Domesday Book, penned in the eleventh century, can now be explored online after more than twenty years of work. The book was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to tally the amount of land and resources owned throughout England. The findings were used to calculate taxes, and the wealth of the king. From today, anyone with an Internet connection is now able to explore the book for free. A web browser can be used to find out what life was like in the past…
Read MoreUK Party leaders questioned on BBC ‘Question Time’
Friday, April 29, 2005 With the UK general election on May 5, three party leaders from the largest parties in the election answered questions live on the BBC at 19:30 UTC Thursday. Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrats), Michael Howard (Conservative Party, currently Opposition) and Tony Blair (Labour Party, incumbent) were asked questions by an audience representative of the British public. The politicians were given no advance notice of the questions. David Dimbleby hosted the discussion, as he has other Question Time debates. Topics that were raised included taxation and the new…
Read MoreObama cabinet nominees withdraw over tax issues
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 On Tuesday, United States President Barack Obama saw two of his cabinet nominations withdraw from consideration after issues with their taxes became public knowledge. I think I screwed up. Former Senator Tom Daschle from South Dakota withdrew after it was revealed he failed to pay US$128,203 in taxes. He has since made the payment including a $11,964 interest payment. Obama had nominated him as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Nancy Killefer, whom Obama had appointed to the newly created position of Chief Performance Officer,…
Read MoreMerchant Navy Training Marine Institute}
Submitted by: —— Vishal Verma ——- Merchant Navy refers to a non-combatant commercial fleet that deals with transferring cargo and passengers through sea. It is the real backbone for global trading. Merchant Navy ships involve of massive carriers that carry cargo, tankers and luxury liners. Merchant navy is associated with in commercial transactions mainly in the shipping of passengers and cargo through the sea. Merchant navy training includes the research conducted in oceans and coastal or inland waters connected to the sea. The training courses involve construction and maintenance of…
Read MoreNBA: LeBron James announces that he will join the Miami Heat
Friday, July 9, 2010 NBA small forward LeBron James announced today that he will “take his talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat,” after spending six years as the star player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anticipation over LeBron’s future team had been simmering for weeks as NBA teams tried to lure the free agent to their rosters. LeBron had met with representatives from the Cavaliers, Heat, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and Los Angeles Clippers. In an interview televised by ESPN, James said that the…
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