Tuesday, July 24, 2007 A federally mandated minimum wage increase for U.S. workers goes into effect today. The 70 cents per hour increase, from US$5.15 to $5.85, is the first hike since 1997. The increase, which was approved by Congress in May, is the first stage of a 3-step increase over the next two years. […]
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Wikinews extended invitations by e-mail on March 23 to multiple candidates running in the Texas’ 6th congressional district special election of May 1 to fill a vacancy left upon the death of Republican congressman Ron Wright. Of them, the office of Democrat Daryl Eddings, Sr. agreed to answer some questions by
Wikinews interviews Democratic candidate for the Texas 6th congressional district special election Daryl Eddings, Sr’s campaign manager
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The first website in the world allowing consumers to buy life insurance online instantly has been launched today, targeting specifically New Zealanders. The website, run by life insurance company Pinnacle Life, allows New Zealanders in many countries in the world to buy life insurance online without the need for a medical
Immediate life insurance website launched, first in world
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See More About: Mr Property Services Submitted by: David Haigh If you haven t yet been convinced how important it is to have a home inspected before you purchase it, here s one key reason: Chinese drywall. You may have heard about it on the news, but how serious is it? Drywall imported from China,
Thursday, May 4, 2006 Rescuers are continuing their efforts to reach the trapped miners in the Beaconsfield mine in northern Tasmania. A five tonne borer drilling machine has been secured in place to drill a one metre hole through the remaining 12-16 metres of rock that fell into the main shaft. Since drilling began at
Rescue attempts continue for Tasmanian miners
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Friday, June 11, 2010 What is believed to be the world’s oldest leather shoe, over 5,500 year old, has been found in a cave in Armenia by a team of archaeologists. The Armenian shoe is in a perfectly preserved condition and is a few hundred years older than the one found on Ötzi the Iceman,
World’s oldest leather shoe found in Armenia
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Friday, January 14, 2011 Over the course of the last week, fifteen people who have suffered from influenza have died in Wales, as reported to the Welsh Assembly Government. The total amount of flu-related deaths in Wales since October 2010 has now increased to 27. Despite the slight increase in the clinical consultation rate for
Fifteen flu sufferers die in Wales in one week
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Manchester United will be taking on eleven of the top players in Europe in a celebration match next Tuesday at Old Trafford, and the lineup for the European XI is coming together nicely. The game is a UEFA-Manchester United collaboration created to commemorate not only the 50th anniversary of the signing
Lineup coming together for Manchester United charity match
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See More About: Cyber Monday Sale By Alexes Lebeau Beautiful La Playa Until European travelers noticed the charms of the beaches of La Playa Del Carmen, nothing much was going there. La Playa was the jump-off point for Cozumei. It was here that tourists went for great snorkeling adventures. With the discovery of the potentials
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Monday, March 12, 2007 24 of 26 Swiss Cantons rejected the proposal for a single health insurance system, in which premiums would be based on income and wealth. The vote on Sunday was the latest in a series of attempts to cut rising costs and ease the financial burden on citizens. Around 71% of voters
Swiss reject single health insurance
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