Sunday, August 27, 2006 After being held for more than four years at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, German born Turkish citizen Murat Kurnaz was transferred to German custody by U.S. authorities on Thursday. An hour later, he was released. Kurnaz was picked up in Pakistan in 2001 when riding a bus. He was first…
New Jersey to consider bikini waxing ban
Friday, March 20, 2009 New Jersey is considering a state-wide ban on Brazilian waxes, the removal of hair from the bikini area. Although genital waxing has never really been allowed in the state, the New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling plans to propose a ban with more specific legal wording, in response to two…
American Indian Movement spokesperson dies, age 75
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Vernon Bellecourt, once the primary spokesperson for the American Indian Movement, died recently at age 75. Bellecourt, an Ojibwa who fought for Native rights, was perhaps best known for his opposition to Native names and mascots for sports teams. First in the headlines in 1972, Bellecourt organized a cross-country caravan of…
John “Jebby” Bush, son of Florida Governor Bush, arrested for public intoxication
Monday, September 19, 2005Early Friday morning, John “Jebby” Ellis Bush, the 21 year old son of Florida Governor Jeb Bush, was arrested in Austin, Texas for public intoxication and resisting arrest. Roger Wade, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission spokesman, said Bush was apprehended at 2:30AM near the corner of Trinity and Sixth Street in the city’s…
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as…
Need A Cosmetic Dentist In Cincinnati, Oh
Read More About: Recommended Dentist Chatswood Best Dentist Chatswood byAlma Abell Gone are the days when a dental visit only entailed services such as teeth removal or filling. These services have diversified and a lot of changes has been made. Presently, there is more to dental services than there was in the past. Cosmetic procedures…
UK bans export of fraudulent bomb detector; arrests director of manufacturer
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 The government of the United Kingdom has banned the export of the ADE 651, which is advertised by the manufacturer, ATSC Ltd., as a hand-held “remote portable substance detector.” However, critics say it is just a “glorified dowsing rod.” In a statement, the Department for Business said, “Tests have shown that…
FDA issues proposed rules requiring calorie content on menus
Sunday, April 3, 2011 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued proposed calorie labeling rules requiring most retail food vendors to display the calorie counts in items on their menus and menu boards. The proposed rules, issued Friday and expected to be finalized in 2012, would apply to most restaurants, snack bars, vending…
News briefs:August 18, 2006
The time is 17:00 (UTC) on August 18th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 North Korea to accept international aid 1.2 North Korea reportedly planning nuclear bomb test 1.3 Chechen rebels surrender 1.4 Canadian soldier killed in accidental shooting laid to rest 1.5 US senators on Greenland tour 1.6…
Important Things About 401 K Fort Dodge Iowa You Need To Know
Read More About: Financial Planning Advice Best Financial Advice byadmin You have probably heard of 401K. But do you know what it is? 401K can be defined as a type of contribution plan. In this plan, you make regular contributions into a personal retirement account. You are free to decide how to invest your money….