Thursday, January 27, 2005 The Sixth Report of the Harold Shipman Inquiry, released today, concludes that British family doctor, Shipman, killed about 250 during his career. Shipman was arrested for the murder of Kathleen Grundy in 1998, and concerns arose around this time about the excess number of deaths among his patients. Shipman was found guilty in 2000 of 15 counts of murder and one of forgery of a will, and jailed for life. The on-going Inquiry, chaired by Dame Janet Smith DBE, began soon after to investigate his past,…
Australian treasurer attacks opposition leader’s tax question error
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 File:AUS$20 John Flynn.jpg The ability of Australian opposition leader, Kevin Rudd to run the country’s economy has been questioned by the Government after he made an error responding to a question on Australia’s current tax system today. Speaking in Queanbeyan, New South Wales earlier today, Mr Rudd was asked if he could name the current tax rates and the thresholds at which they kick in. Mr Rudd said that he thought the top tax rate started at AUD$175,000. In fact, Australia’s top taxation rate begins at…
NASA says Martian soil could sustain life
Thursday, June 26, 2008 The scientists behind the Mars Phoenix Lander project announced that the soil on Mars was more alkaline than expected and could sustain life. Scientists at NASA or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration claimed that they were “flabbergasted” by their discovery on the possibility that life could grow on Martian soil. “It is the type of soil you would probably have in your back yard, you know, alkaline. You might be able to grow asparagus in it really well. … It is very exciting for us,”…
Woman killed in shark attack at Amity Point, Australia
Sunday, January 8, 2006 — Original Reporting A woman in Australia has been killed in a shark attack. The attack occurred at 5pm (Local Time) just off Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, south-east of Brisbane. The woman, described as 21, had lost both arms up to the elbow and sustained severe wounds to her torso and legs. She was carried to shore by friends and was then flown by rescue helicopter to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. Surgeons were unable to save her. The woman was holidaying from Brisbane…
Concrete supplier indicted in Boston ‘Big Dig’ scandal
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Boston’s Central Artery and Third Harbor Tunnel Project (CA/T), unofficially known as the Big Dig, plagued by cost overruns and reports of shoddy workmanship, has been hit with yet another scandal as six employees of its primary concrete supplier have been indicted for falsifying records regarding allegedly inferior concrete supplied to the massive highway construction project. Federal prosecutors alleged in a 135 count indictment that of the 135,000 truckloads of concrete, a “web” of falsified documents were used to cover up a conspiracy where at least…
Business Brief for December 7, 2005
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 These are short blurbs about current events in the business world. Contents 1 Verizon overhauling employee pension plans 1.1 Sources 2 Microsoft plans to invest $1.7 billion in India 2.1 Sources
Category:Jewellery
This is the category for jewellery. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 8 April 2014: Scottish artist Alan Davie dies at age 93 12 August 2011: Three killed amongst Birmingham, England riots 13 July 2011: 21 people killed and 113 reported injured in three blasts in Mumbai 4 July 2011: Hidden treasure worth billions of dollars discovered in Indian temple 26 November 2010: Bernie Ecclestone attacked outside London headquarters; no arrests made 6 September 2009: Man charged with attempted murder in £40 million London jewel heist 13 August…
NTSB releases updates on status of 3 major US investigations
Sunday, June 17, 2007 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents in the United States, released updates on three major investigations on June 14. The NTSB, well known publicly for its involvement in the investigation of aviation incidents which involve harm or loss of human life, is also an agency that oversees the transportation of refined petroleum and gas products, chemicals and minerals. The agency determined the cause of a natural gas pipeline explosion that killed six. It also detailed the cause of an…
The Advantages Of Same Day Std Testing
Submitted by: Nessy Dyanne In accordance to the American Social Wellbeing Organization, there are around eighteen.nine million new STD cases, excluding HIV, that happen each 12 months in the U.S. Much more than fifty percent of all people in the entire world will be infected with an STD at 1 point in their lifestyle. Even so, only a handful of them will get a STD Check. STD Testing is critical to guarantee there are no infections current and that you do not pass on the disease to others.Routinely, there are…
Increase The Efficiency Of Your Bathroom With Proper Bathroom Fittings
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Renovation D Website Increase the efficiency of your bathroom with proper bathroom fittings by Su.J While building a new home or just remodeling the old one, it’s important that the homeowners give special care to places like bathrooms and kitchens. Bathroom is the place, where one eases out after a tough daily schedule at the office. A clean and tidy bathroom, which is well designed with all the needed bathroom fittings not only helps you in having a comfortable bath, but also impacts…