Wednesday, June 20, 2007 If you are in the market for new bedding, and not too concerned with the new United States guidelines for mattress fire resistance, now might be a good time to buy. Mattresses sold in the U.S. must meet new federal guidelines for flammability starting on July 1. The peak heat release…
Migrant workers in Dominos Pizza ‘slavery’
Friday, August 10, 2007 Eight Hungarian migrant workers sacked from a Domino’s Pizza franchise in Derby, England are said to have taken home virtually no pay for months because of illegal deductions. The claim is refuted by the company who said in a statement “We have begun a thorough investigation during which we have scrutinised…
Non Homeowner Loans For Individuals Without Security For Collateral
Read An Opinion On: Business Financial Planner By Kenneth Robert It is a known fact that our homes mean much more than the simple security of four walls and a roof over our heads. More often than not, a home is a sound investment made by an individual that not only provides him physical security…
Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics
Monday, December 3, 2007 At Thanksgiving dinner David Shankbone told his white middle class family that he was to interview Reverend Al Sharpton that Saturday. The announcement caused an impassioned discussion about the civil rights leader’s work, the problems facing the black community and whether Sharpton helps or hurts his cause. Opinion was divided. “He’s…
Continental and United Airlines to merge
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Continental Airlines and United Airlines officially announced Monday their plans to merge after both companies’ boards of directors approved the plan on Sunday afternoon. The joint company, branded as United Airlines, will take its livery from both airlines, acquiring the United name and using the Continental Globe and colors, giving it…
US Senate advances health care reform bill
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 The US Senate has voted by 60 to 40 votes to close debate on landmark health care reform legislation backed by President Barack Obama but unanimously opposed by Republican lawmakers. Now, the divided chamber appears to be heading towards a vote to pass the bill on Thursday. All 100 senators were…
Pick The Best Plastic Surgeon To Work On Your Figure
Read An Opinion On: Dr. Richard Zoumalan Pick the Best Plastic Surgeon to Work on Your Figure by aaucoin Making the decision to have surgery to sculpt your body is a major one. While you may want to do all of your research online, it is necessary for you to meet with a plastic surgeon…
Two British girls arrested for smuggling in Ghana
Thursday, July 12, 2007 Two 16-year-old British girls were arrested in Accra, Ghana earlier this month for apparently attempting to smuggle £300,000 worth of cocaine in laptop bags. Yasemin Vatansever, of Cypriot descent and Yatunde Diya of Nigerian descent were arrested as they attempted to board a British Airways flight from the Kotoka International Airport…
Experts: obesity is a bigger threat than AIDS or bird flu
Friday, September 8, 2006 From September 3 to 8, experts gathered at the 10th International Congress on Obesity in Sydney, Australia, to discuss what they call the worldwide “obesity epidemic”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion people in the world today are overweight, and 300 million of those are obese. “Obesity and…
Homemade Acne Treatment, Natural And Safe
Read An Opinion On: How To Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa Acne is one of the most common skin disorder suffered by teen and elderly people. Homemade acne treatment requires only natural ingredients that can often be found right in your kitchen. To investigate the homemade acne treatment you must first understand the cause of acne itself….