December 31, 2018

3 Factors That Affect Second Language Acquisition

Read More About: Yoga Synergy Best Online Yoga Videos byAlma Abell Learning a second language isn’t easy. For those who want to improve or acquire the necessary skills to become adept enough at a second language, here are a few things that affect second language acquisition: Learner characteristics These characteristics refer to a person’s learning […]

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December 31, 2018

With US mid-term elections fast approaching, three prominent Democrats announce retirement

Thursday, January 7, 2010 With this year’s November midterm elections fast approaching, three prominent United States Democrats announced their plans for retirement from public service on Wednesday. Powerful and influential—yet controversial for his alleged close ties to the financial sector and his handling of last year’s bailout—Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut announced that he would […]

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December 31, 2018

In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy

Friday, May 26, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “120 year-old documents threaten development on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel […]

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December 30, 2018

Interview with dismissed Ocean Drive columnist Trisha Posner

Saturday, September 22, 2007 Critic Robert Fulford wrote of legendary civic preservationist Jane Jacobs that she “came down firmly on the side of spontaneous inventiveness of individuals, as against abstract plans imposed by governments and corporations.” With certain alterations, the same could be said of author and journalist Trisha Posner, who penned the popular Health […]

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December 30, 2018

CNet Reporter James Kim, family missing

Saturday, December 2, 2006 CNET editor, former Fresh Gear contributor, and Lab analyst James Kim has been missing since Saturday. Police have opened a missing person investigations and called on those, especially from the Oregon area, having any information on the whereabouts of the missing family to contact them. The information below is from the […]

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December 30, 2018

Types Of Endowment Policies

Read More About: Real Estate Investment Property Binnari By Robert Prime What is an Endowment Policy? An endowment policy is a life insurance policy that agrees to pay a particular amount of money either on the maturity date mentioned in the policy or on death of the policy holder, whichever is earlier. The time period […]

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December 29, 2018

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Sheila White, Scarborough-Rouge River

Thursday, September 13, 2007 Having worked as an aide, advisor, and Executive Assistant to municipal and provincial politicians, Sheila White is running for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Scarborough-Rouge River riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further […]

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December 28, 2018

Rescue attempts continue for Tasmanian miners

Thursday, May 4, 2006 Rescuers are continuing their efforts to reach the trapped miners in the Beaconsfield mine in northern Tasmania. A five tonne borer drilling machine has been secured in place to drill a one metre hole through the remaining 12-16 metres of rock that fell into the main shaft. Since drilling began at […]

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December 27, 2018

Real IRA claims responsibility for gun attack

Sunday, March 8, 2009 The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for a gun attack last night that killed two British soldiers and wounded four others. The Sunday Tribune received a telephone call, using a known code word, claiming responsibility on behalf of the Real IRA’s South Antrim Brigade. The spokesman defended their actions and said […]

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December 27, 2018

Mumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless

December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. After […]

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