Iconic London mural could be restored
Monday, September 20, 2010 One of London’s most well known murals could be restored after years of neglect if plans by a group of community activists gain public support. The Fitzrovia Mural at Whitfield Gardens on London’s Tottenham Court Road was created by two mural artists and commissioned by Camden Council in 1980, but the mural has since decayed and been vandalised. Plans will be presented at a public meeting this Tuesday, to include details of the restoration and promote local public space in contrast to potential commercial developments and the focus of the London 2012 Olympics. If enough funds are raised from charitable trusts and public donations the mural could be restored during the summer of 2011. Plans to be put forward by the Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association, and the London Mural Preservation Society, will present ways to fund not only the restoration work but also projects to raise awareness…
Search Engine Optimization Doesn’t Mean Google Optimization
Here’s An Opinion On: Baby First Aid By Justin Arnold Search engine optimization, high quality web content, keywords and reciprocal links – is there really any easy way to have a clear idea of just what it takes today to achieve a high ranking position in the major search engine result lists? The truth is that there is no single guaranteed way of making sure your website hits the top spot, but there are a number of things that can be done to give your site the best possible chance. It has to be said, however, that a great deal depends on the market within which your site is based. If you’re within a very competitive market, such as insurance or finance, then it is highly likely that you will find it extremely difficult to approach anywhere near the first few pages of the search results. One of the most…
Samoan government ends state of emergency over measles outbreak
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 On Sunday, the state of emergency begun on November 15 over a measles outbreak ended in Samoa. The island nation’s cabinet unanimously voted to lift it on Saturday afternoon, and the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) announced the decision that night. NEOC reported a 95% immunization rate on December 24, and the last measles-related death during the state of emergency on December 26. Restrictions on public gathering and travel were to be lifted, and schools to reopen. The Health Emergency Operation Center were to take over the relief efforts centralized under the National Emergency Operation Centre. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were tasked to produce a recovery plan within two weeks for consideration by the cabinet. As of Sunday, the Disease Surveillance Team reported a total of 5667 cases during the outbreak. Out these, 1846 persons were hospitalized and 1720 had…
ACLU President Strossen on religion, drugs, guns and impeaching George Bush
Tuesday, October 30, 2007File:Nadine Strossen 5 by David Shankbone.jpg There are few organizations in the United States that elicit a stronger emotional response than the American Civil Liberties Union, whose stated goal is “to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States”. Those people include gays, Nazis, women seeking abortion, gun owners, SPAM mailers and drug users. People who are often not popular with various segments of the public. The ACLU’s philosophy is not that it agrees or disagrees with any of these people and the choices that they make, but that they have personal liberties that must not be trampled upon. In Wikinews reporter David Shankbone’s interview with the President of the ACLU, Nadine Strossen, he wanted to cover some basic ground on the ACLU’s beliefs. Perhaps the area where they are most…
Egyptian treasures found in ancient tomb
Friday, March 13, 2009 A team of archaeologists excavating an Ancient Egyptian tomb have discovered golden jewelry in a recently-discovered lower chamber at the Valley of the Kings burial site in Luxor, Egypt. Two golden rings and five golden earrings were found in the tomb of Djehuty, an 18th-dynasty official of Queen Hatshepsut, and were probably the property of Djehuty or his family. The discovery was announced by Farouk Hosni, Egypt’s current Minister of Culture. Djehuty was overseer of the treasury and overseer of works for the Queen. Hatshepsut reigned approximately 1479–1458 BCE. Djehuty was responsible for managing the huge amounts of precious goods brought in from Egypt’s military expedition to Punt in the Horn of Africa and the vast building projects of Hatshepsut which have made the female pharaoh one of the most-remembered of any from ancient Egypt. Djehuty died after Hatshepsut did, sometime during the reign of Thutmosis…
Handling The Painting Of Your Home With Home Renovation Services In Tacoma, Wa
Here’s An Opinion On: Flatpack Kitchens Specialist byadmin There are many things a homeowner will have to take into account when it comes to renovating their home. Sometimes, the renovations are only cosmetic. Other times, the renovations can veer into major construction projects. Regardless of the scope of the remodeling, specific Home Renovation Services in Tacoma WA will often be required to make sure the project is completed in a proper fashion. One area homeowners will often have to address sooner rather than later is painting. For a person who is looking to put a new coat of paint on their living room walls, for example, with the exception of people that don’t have the time to do this job or people with mobility issues, a painting service isn’t usually the first option. A free weekend, some paint supplies, along with the right color paint and a person can typically…
Over 10,000 attend Gallipoli dawn service for ANZAC Day centenary
Monday, April 27, 2015 A crowd of over 10,000 people attended the dawn service on Saturday at Gallipoli, Turkey for the 100th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops there in 1915. The solemn remembrance ceremony was held at the site of the original Gallipoli landings, now known as Anzac Cove. The Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War is remembered as a failed attack in which thousands of lives were lost for little to no gain for either side. The campaign killed 45,000 Allied and 86,000 Turkish troops. Attendees at the dawn service included Prince Charles, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s speech later in the day emphasised the importance of the day to Australians. “Like every generation since, we are here on Gallipoli because we believe the Anzacs represented Australians at their best. Because…
2012 Olympics clash with Ramadan
Sunday, October 15, 2006 Muslim groups from across the world are criticising the organisers of the 2012 Olympics in London after it was revealed that the games will take place over Ramadan. The most holy month in the Muslim calendar, which will take place from the 21 July to 20 August in 2012, involves fasting during daylight hours and will affect an estimated 3,000 athletes. Joanna Manning Cooper, spokesman for the games said: “We did know about it when we submitted our bid and we have always believed that we could find ways to accommodate it.”Nevertheless, this will come as a huge embarrassment for the organisers who have tried to ensure the event involve all of Britain’s ethnic communities.A quarter of the athletes who took part in the 2004 Athens Olympics were from predominantly Muslim countries and the fast will put any athletes involved at a clear disadvantage. The chairman…
New Zealander on oxygen machine dies after power disconnection
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 New Zealander Folole Muliaga died Tuesday morning after Mercury Energy cut off the power in her household due to $168.40 of unpaid bills. Mrs Folole Muliaga was seriously ill and dependent on an oxygen life support machine that required electricity to run. The 44-year-old died two and a half hours after the power was cut by a contractor, working for State Owned Enterprise, Mercury Energy. A spokesperson for Mercury Energy has said that they are devastated and deeply sympathetic by the news, but state they did not know that the power was needed to run the oxygen machine. They have stated that discretion is exercised in cases of extreme hardship or when medical conditions make it appropriate and that the same contractor had done so the previous day. However, relatives claim that the contractor was told that the power was needed by family members present, was…
Cosmetic Surgery Scars
Here’s An Opinion On: Mark Solomon Md Cosmetic Surgery Scars by Mel Joelle More people are making the decision to receive cosmetic surgery. There is a procedure to improve upon almost any feature you feel is deficient rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, face lifts, Botox, skin augmentation, you name it. These are some of the most common. Although cosmetic surgeons do their best to create only minimal scars, cosmetic surgery scars are inevitable. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there are steps you should take to ensure your selection of only the most reputable, competent cosmetic surgeon for your procedure. * Select a surgeon that is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. * Choose a cosmetic surgeon that has at least five years of experience. Two of the five years should be in plastic surgery exclusively. * Although some people prefer to select a…