By Ashish Jain One of the commonest modern ailments is back pain. A larger population around the globe is suffering from it and it has assumed epidemic proportions due to the sheer number of people affected by it. However, it is not exactly a disease in the sense that it is not caused by bacteria or viruses. It is much like a self-inflicted wound. Nobody is responsible for it except us because it is more of a lifestyle problem than anything else. Back pain is mostly caused either because of…
Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview. Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public…
England’s elderly face human rights breaches in home care system
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 A report published today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) finds that, in many cases, England’s home care system breaches the human rights of the elderly it is supposed to serve. The Close to home: older people and human rights in home care report is the result of a twelve-month investigation into care generally provided by local authorities. Approximately half of those receiving home care, plus friends and family, providing evidence to the inquiry were satisfied with the quality of care provided. However, the…
On the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential election is examined; a well known businessman and sports team owner pitches his candidacy for vice president; and Wikinews interviews the winner of the American Independent Party California primary. Contents 1 Summary 2 Brexit’s impact…
Extending The Life Of Your Piano With A Cover}
Extending The Life Of Your Piano With A Cover by Stewart Wrighter Caring for an instrument and extending its life is one of the most important things you can do if you have invested money in the item. Nobody wants to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for something in their home, only to have it worn out and wrecked in a few years. If you have gone to the effort of owning your own instrument, it is important to protect it with a piano cover. This will keep it…
Ceiling Fans: The Cool Alternative To Air Conditioners}
Ceiling Fans: The Cool Alternative to Air Conditioners by Corrie Duana Over the years, ceiling fans have evolved from the conventional ventilation system to a fashionable accessory to most homes. Its no wonder if you go around scouting for ceiling fans, you will actually be confronted with a lot of choices from the functional to the whimsical ones, from simple to complex. With a wide variety of selections, you will certainly find the perfect ceiling fan that would suit your needs and preferences. In view of the ever-increasing cost of…