Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The Victoria Cross and bar awarded to soldier, Charles Upham, have been sold to Britain’s Imperial War Museum in London. The Victoria Cross and bar, also known as a double Victoria Cross, were only awarded to one combat solider, Mr Upham. The medals will, however, remain in New Zealand as they…
Oil spill hits Australia’s Sunshine coastline
Sunday, March 15, 2009 200,000 litres of oil leaked into waters off the coast of Brisbane from the Pacific Adventurer when their fuel tanks were damaged in rough seas on Wednesday. The figure is about ten times higher than the original estimate of twenty thousand litres of oil. The devastating diesel oil spill has spread…
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More Detail Here: Machine Hire Australia Mining Truck Top five places to visit in Delhi by abhay kumarThe capital of India Delhi is the heart of the country. It is where the President and the Prime Minister along with their cabinet of Ministers reside and rule the culturally diverse country. People living in Delhi are…
Fires burn across eastern Australia amid summer heatwave
Sunday, January 13, 2013 1 2 3 4 Despite earlier cooler weather, heatwave conditions are expected to resume in New South Wales, Australia. Local weather service forecasts expect temperatures to rise above 40°C (104°F), as-experienced earlier in the week. The percentage of uncontained fires jumped as high as 20%. On Friday, local fire authorities have…
63% of Israelis want Olmert to quit
Friday, August 25, 2006 Almost two-thirds of Israelis want Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to resign, according to a public opinion poll published on Friday. The survey suggests there has been a major shift in Israeli public opinion in the wake of Israel’s 34-day war in Lebanon that appeared to achieve few of Israel’s military objectives….
Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 The Iranian police forces have faced criticism from Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrudi, the head of the judiciary who was appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for their re-invigorated campaign to do away with un-Islamic dress. Ayatollah Shahroudi proclaimed, “Tough measures on social problems will backfire and have counter-productive effects.” Others have, of…
Commercial Vandal Proof Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures
More Detail Here: Design Master Homes Site Best Home Builders In Toowoomba By R. Neal In areas where accidental impact or deliberate criminal mischief can shatter overhead lights, commercial vandal proof ceiling mount lighting fixtures offer a form of lighting whose higher impact and scratch resistance makes them extremely difficult to break, dislodge, or tamper…
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang’s latest film makes Thailand premiere
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Following a world premiere during the Director’s Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, the latest film by Thai auteur Pen-Ek Ratanaruang made its Thailand premiere on Tuesday night in a screening for the press and celebrities. Before the screening of the new film, Ploy, the director and his stars took the…
Nepal officials strike after minister locks official in toilet
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Workers in a Nepalese local government office have gone on strike in protest against actions made by Matrika Yadav, the minister for Forest and Soil Conservation. Yadav caused controversy after locking up Dandu Raj Ghimire, a local development officer in a toilet. Protesters said that this action was an “inhumane and…
Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing A Healthy Alternative
More Detail Here: Commercial Energy Cheap Commercial Electricity Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing a Healthy Alternative by Charlie T. Martin Apart from balsamic vinegar dressing, apple cider vinegar dressing can also be getting its very own popularity. One reason is being ample in our normal ecosystem. Across the world consumers have consumed numerous varieties of vinegar…