Canada’s social insurance assets pass $140 billion in fourth quarter

Sunday, February 13, 2011 With a fourth-quarter investment earnings of $3.9 Billion CAD, largely driven by stock market rises, the Canada Pension Plan’s (CPP) assets rose to $140.1 Billion reported the CPP Investment Board on Thursday. Rate of return for the quarter netted three percent, bringing the first nine months of the fiscal year to…
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November 28, 2020 0

New denunciations of Brazilian deputy and evidence make things difficult for Lula

Sunday, July 3, 2005 São Paulo, Brazil —On June 30, in Brazil, deputy Roberto Jefferson testified to deputies and senators of a Commission that is investigating the alleged Post Office Service scandal. Jefferson’s testimony along with new evidence supporting his testimony are putting the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a difficult…
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November 28, 2020 0

Instructions For Salton Yogurt Maker

Click Here To Find Out More About: Pressure Cooker Online Instructions For Salton Yogurt Maker By Atica Brewton Making yogurt with the Salton Yogurt Maker is fun, easy and worry-free. A few things you’ll need are milk, powdered milk for thickening, a thermometer and a yogurt starter. Be sure your yogurt maker is clean before…
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November 27, 2020 0

Major explosions at UK oil depot

Sunday, December 11, 2005 A series of large explosions have occurred close to Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, UK. The source of the explosions has been confirmed as the Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal (HOSL), Hemel Hempstead, known locally as the Buncefield complex. Up to 150 fire fighters are reported to be at the scene with 10 fire…
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November 26, 2020 0

Yegor Gaidar, Russian economist and politician, dies at 53

Thursday, December 17, 2009 Russian liberal economist and politician Yegor Gaidar died on Wednesday at the age of 53. He was the son of the famous Russian journalist Timur Gaidar. Born in Moscow in 1956, he graduated in economics from Moscow State University in 1978. In January 1992 in the position of Russia’s first finance…
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November 25, 2020 0

Kansas library discusses Wikipedia

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. A diverse group of approximately 25 people gathered at the Johnson County Library on Monday to participate in reference librarian Scott Vieira’s class, Wikiwhatia? Wikipedia. Scott opened the…
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November 24, 2020 0

Promoting Parental Involvement Through Volunteerism

Click Here To Find Out More About: Newcastle Painters Promoting Parental Involvement through Volunteerism by john c Books on butterflies need to be checked out of the neighboring library for next week’s unit on insects. It’s that time of year to think of an exceptional fundraiser for your child care center. How can you administer…
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November 24, 2020 0

China’s ‘Bandit King’ given life term in ‘massive’ bribery case

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Lai Changxing, dubbed the Bandit King, has been given a life sentence for years of smuggling and corruption that added up to billions of US dollars or Pounds sterling. The Chinese court described the values as “massive”. Lai smuggled goods worth more than £2 billion into Xiamen, bypassing more than £1…
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November 23, 2020 0

Interview with Chuck Jeffrey, Regional Council candidate for Wards 2 & 6 in Brampton, Canada

Monday, October 23, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region. Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Chuck Jeffrey, asking them to answer common questions sent in…
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November 22, 2020 0

What Do People Actually Mean When They Ask For Discount Flooring In Charlotte Nc?

Click Here To Find Out More About: Rc Helicopter Esc For Sale byAlma Abell Obviously, they are looking for an opportunity to purchase some flooring at a lower price than it is normally sold at. But, from here on in, the language gets confusing and will mean different things to different people. If one outlet…
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November 22, 2020 0