Long shots dashed hopes of favorites in Derby race

Monday, May 9, 2005 Saturday's running of the Kentucky Derby left favorites in dry churned up dust, as speedster Spanish Chestnut forced an early pace that only long-shot horses fully answered. The two top finishers, Giacomo and Closing Argument ran past race favorites Bellamy Road and hopeful Bandini, who came off the starting gate well and into the first turn. But they faded under a blistering...

Raids take place as enquiry into failed UK bombings continues

Friday, July 6, 2007 Australian police have questioned four more people in connection with the failed bombing attempts in London and Glasgow, seizing computers and other evidence in several raids. The four being questioned are all doctors, working in hospitals in Perth and Kalgoorlie. They are reported to be of Indian origin, and have all been linked to the UK's National Health Service. Two of...

How To Answer An Advertisement On Craigslist

Click Here To Find Out More About: Energy Savings Australia How to Answer an Advertisement on Craigslist by Rocky McmahonCraigslist is an online community which has a great deal to offer to both individuals and business owners. Some of the features on Craigslist include sections for community events, activities and news, personals advertisements, discussion forums, housing opportunities, for...

New Jersey to consider bikini waxing ban

Friday, March 20, 2009 New Jersey is considering a state-wide ban on Brazilian waxes, the removal of hair from the bikini area. Although genital waxing has never really been allowed in the state, the New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling plans to propose a ban with more specific legal wording, in response to two women who reported being injured during a wax. The board will consider the...

Oracle to acquire Siebel for USD 5.85bn

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 US-based Oracle Corporation announced earlier today that they are buying rival US-based Siebel Systems for $10.66 USD per share. Siebel shareholders have the option to receive the $10.66 per share in cash or in Oracle stock. This deal is valued at approximately $5.85 billion USD. Siebel Systems' Board of Directors has already voted in favour of the acquisition....

Composer Of Short Ton Productions Crafts Hits For Music Libraries.}

Click Here To Find Out More About: Pop Rock Music Australia Composer of Short Ton Productions Crafts Hits for Music Libraries. by William RogersSound-alikes are songs that are meant to be in a similar style to well known bands. The song should convey to the listener a similar feeling and vibe while still being unique. Music libraries very often have small budgets and cannot afford sync licenses...

Dutch financial institution ING takes impairment charge

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Dutch financial institution ING Group reported today in its quarterly results an impairment charge of €194 million euros (approximately US$285.6 million). However, as a result of selling an equity stake in rival ABN AMRO, the net profit of €2.48 billion, was 18% higher than last year. The impairment charge is a result of risky investments, including RBMS...

News briefs:June 27, 2006

The time is 18:00 (UTC) on June 27th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 Dung appointed Vietnam's new PM 1.2 Canterbury farmers to get aid because of snow 1.3 Australian government provides $15.8 million for North Adelaide Technical College 1.4 IPod manufacturer Foxconn broke labour laws 1.5 Drunk woman hits police car in Sydney 2 Closing statements ...

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Rescuers search for survivors of Japan rail disaster

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 Rescuers working with cranes and heavy equipment at the scene of Japan's worst rail accident in forty years pulled 3 survivors and more bodies out of the wreckage of a packed commuter train that derailed on Monday. The crash is now claiming 95 lives and over 400 injuries. Hopes are fading for more survivors in the rail car search where it is thought a dozen bodies may yet...