Queensland cab conversations to be recorded

Sunday, May 8, 2011 State officials in Queensland, Australia, have begun working on a draft protocol to use security cameras to record conversations in taxis. The new draft proposes to change a current policy which allows for cameras in taxis which do not record sound for privacy reasons, in the hope that audio recordings will…
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October 22, 2017 0

Bill Clinton to visit Romania

Friday, April 8, 2005 Bill Clinton, the former President of the United States of America, will make a visit to Romania on May 21, to participate as the keynote speaker at the BeyondBorders 2005 conference in Bucharest. The conference will have the theme of “Branding a Country: Building a Reputation from Within” and is the…
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October 22, 2017 0

The White Stripes to tour ‘Great White North’

Saturday, April 28, 2007 Grammy Award-winning rock band The White Stripes announced on Wednesday the Canadian leg of a tour in support of their soon-to-be-released album, Icky Thump. The tour, which would be the first cross-Canada excursion for The White Stripes, will see the band play dates in all provinces and territories. The latest tour…
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October 21, 2017 0

Have You Thanked Your Shipping And Receiving Department Today?}

Read An Opinion On: Containers For Sale Qld Shipping Containers For Sale Qld Submitted by: Tom Knapp In today’s globalized environment, shipping and receiving has never been more crucial – or more complex. With Americans buying goods from, and selling goods to, the rest of the world, high-quality shipping and receiving professionals are among the…
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October 20, 2017 0

Wedding next year for Sweden’s crown princess

Friday, February 27, 2009 On February 24th the Swedish Royal Court announced that the Crown Princess Victoria is to be married in 2010 to her boyfriend and former fitness trainer Daniel Westling. KP Victoria, 31, and Daniel, 35, have been in a relationship for seven years. As the wedding is to be held in the…
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October 20, 2017 0

News briefs:July 19, 2010

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October 19, 2017 0

Five tourists die in car crash in South African park

Saturday, December 1, 2007 Five tourists including a child, have been killed in a car accident in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Four of the tourists were from Austria and one was from Germany. The driver survived the crash with minor injuries. On Thursday November 29, the tourists were traveling in a Mercedes-Benz 4×4,…
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October 19, 2017 0

The Advantages Of Modular Construction A Winning Situation For Everyone

Read An Opinion On: Best Home Builders Brisbane Best House Builders Brisbane By Stewart Wrighter Modular home manufacturers spend a great deal of time defending the product they produce. That is one reason modular homes manufacturers often invite builders to tour their facilities and see how a modular unit is put together. Not only do…
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October 19, 2017 0

Mayor declares weather emergency in New York City

Thursday, January 13, 2011 On Tuesday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced a weather emergency in New York City, New York. The announcement was issued as a preemptive measure in preparation for an expected 6-12 inches of snow Wednesday, although the Metropolitan Transportation Authority claims to be ready for 14 inches. Bloomberg explained the meaning of…
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October 19, 2017 0

Pichilemu and Cobquecura, Chile rocked again by aftershocks

Friday, March 26, 2010 Two medium intensity seisms were registered in Chile. These quakes are aftershocks of the March 11 Pichilemu earthquake. According to the University of Chile Geological Survey, the first one took place at 9:59 local time (13:59 UTC); its epicenter was located 17 kilometers northeast of Pichilemu, with a magnitude of 4.7.…
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October 18, 2017 0