Thursday, February 19, 2015 Peter Oborne, former chief political commentator at British broadsheet newspaper the Daily Telegraph, has alleged the paper suppressed and under-reported stories involving banking giant HSBC so as to avoid a loss of advertising revenue. In a public resignation from the paper published on the openDemocracy website on Tuesday, the veteran journalist and columnist alleges the division between advertising and editorial had not been kept watertight and that editors were committing a form of “fraud” on readers of the newspaper. In Oborne’s article, he details how he…
Read MoreUS White House correspondent Helen Thomas retires
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Veteran White House journalist Helen Thomas, 89, announced her retirement yesterday with immediate effect, ending her fifty-seven year career, amid criticism over controversial remarks. Thomas has been a correspondent for over fifty years and has covered every president from John F. Kennedy to Obama. Thomas, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, who blazed a trail for female reporters in politics in the United States, has ended her career after apologizing for saying that Israel should “get the hell out of Palestine.” In retiring, Thomas stated: “I deeply…
Read MoreUS Representative Anthony Weiner resigns over sexual conduct
Friday, June 17, 2011 Anthony Weiner announced his resignation yesterday afternoon as a Democratic representative from New York to the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he has filled for twelve years. He has been under pressure from politicians within his own party after a sex scandal engulfed his life and that of the Democratic party. Weiner told reporters it was “impossible” to continue in his role after the events of the last few weeks, including revelations that he was involved in sexual relationships with a number of young women…
Read MoreA Rewarding Potty Training Session. Learn How!}
Read More About: Potty Patch For Dogs Dog Grass Pad A Rewarding Potty Training Session. Learn How! by William Rogers Parenting Advice For Young And Old Alike! Parenting can be extremely rewarding if you take the time to master the skills needed to perform the job correctly. This post offers helpful advice on having the most out of the experience of being a mother or father. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqznbdgdvqg[/youtube] You don’t always need to spend a lot of money on a nursery equipment. You can purchase high quality baby items at department…
Read MoreBomb blasts near Greek Minister’s house
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 A bomb exploded near the house of the Greek Culture Minister,Georgios Voulgarakis, in Lycabettus Hill, Athens, wrecking a number of cars. The device, which the police said consisted of 2-3 kg (4-7lb) of dynamite, had been placed on a bike left between two cars. The explosion at 7:42am (GMT +2), close to the home of Minister Voulgarakis, is the second time the former Minister for Public Order has been the target of a bomb attack. While the perpertrators are not yet known, Giorgos Voulgarakis, who had…
Read MoreOn the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential election is examined; a well known businessman and sports team owner pitches his candidacy for vice president; and Wikinews interviews the winner of the American Independent Party California primary. Contents 1 Summary 2 Brexit’s impact…
Read MoreCreator of G.I. Joe action figure to create a line of Bible-themed toys
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 According to the Christian Post, Don Levine, the creator of the G.I. Joe, will be creating a line of action figures based on characters from the Old Testament. Released this month are action figures of Samson, David, Noah, Moses, and dolls of Queen Esther and Deborah the Warrior. The toys come with their own Bible storybook. By the fall, the line will expand to 35 products. Levine has began developing a DVD series and television show. While certainly not the first action figures, dolls, or animated…
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Submitted by: Jim Flessner We have noticed the long run of video recording gaming and it truly is 3D. This revelation came to me in an round about way because I am not an avid gamer, but We’ve been battling a four thirty day period addiction to Nazi Zombies. An addiction that may be somewhat puzzling considering I have performed really a handful of computer system games just before, likely every one of the way back again to Atari and Pac-Person. We have also performed this kind of video game…
Read MoreWhat Is There To Know About Convertible Cribs
Read More About: Leather Sofas Melbourne Desired Living By Billy Delaney Convertible cribs are an option that is now available to new parents or those with a baby. These items seem to be turning up everywhere as more and more seem to be available by the day. The product itself provides people with a choice over the stodgy, old baby crib and has a number of advantages over them. Here, we take a closer look at these cribs and their specifics to help you better decide if they might be…
Read MoreControversy erupts over German Anarchist Pogo Party’s campaign ad
Thursday, September 8, 2005 The German Anarchist Pogo Party ran a campaign ad (Download here — NSFW) which, instead of discussing the party’s politics, featured various party scenes set to a heavy metal soundtrack. The spot included revellers smashing furniture, pouring beer down each other’s throats, and women dancing topless. The spot ends with the proclamation: “My vote for the rubbish”. The ARD refused to air the ad because it “violates the human dignity” and showed only a heavily censored version at an earlier airtime. The Party then sued the…
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