By Clive Oliver Blacksmith Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the top classical music composers of all time – so famous today to the he is commonly known as simply “Bach”. A native German, Bach was a composer, organist and violinist and produced classical religious and secular works for choirs, Continue Reading
Branding professionals in Taiwan promoted on the “Smiling Curve” in the “2007 Taiwan Brands’ Trend Forum”
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 As “Brand International Promotion Association” and “Taiwan Excellent Manufacturers‘ Association” merged to “Taiwan Excellent Brand Association” (TEBA), “2007 Taiwan Brands’ Trend Forum”, with the slogan of “Winning Global Economic with Taiwan Brands”, held yesterday and invited professionals from governmental, financial, and IT industries to share experiences Continue Reading
Libyan court jails 24 foreigners for helping Gaddafi
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 A court in Libya has sent 24 foreigners, mostly Ukrainians, to prison for supporting late leader Colonel Muamar al-Gaddafi’s regime by working on anti-aircraft missiles. The convicts say they are oil workers who were forced into the conflict which toppled Gaddafi. A Russian deemed to be Continue Reading
In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy
Friday, May 26, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “120 year-old documents threaten development on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on Continue Reading
Volcano eruption in Ecuador kills six and destroys several small villages
Sunday, August 20, 2006 The eruption of volcano Tungurahua on August 16 destroyed several small villages in the Ecuadorian Andes. At least 6 people have been killed and about 4000 residents of the affected area have been evacuated. The 5,023 m high volcano spat lava, stones and ash for several Continue Reading
Fundraising to keep Avro Vulcan flying succeeds
Thursday, March 12, 2009 Fundraising to keep XH558,the only airworthy Avro Vulcan in the world flying have been successful. The one million pounds required to pay for licenses was successfully raised by generous sponsors. VTST, the trust that returned the bomber to flying condition, requires £80,000 per month to cover Continue Reading