Eurovision ’73 winner Anne Marie David discusses her four-decade career and the Contest, past and present

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Monday, February 16, 2009 In the 1970s, she was one of the most popular female vocalists in France, and became well-known internationally. Anne Marie David, from Arles in the south of France, parlayed her initial success from playing Mary Magdalene in the French production of Jesus Christ Superstar into taking home the “grand prix” at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973. Her winning song, “Tu te reconnaîtras” (You will recognize yourself), became a Europe-wide hitContinue reading

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Canada tests cow for mad cow disease

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Friday, April 14, 2006 Initial tests done on a six-year-old dairy cow in Fraser Valley, a farming community near Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, are inconclusive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or “mad cow disease,” said Canada’s Food Inspection Agency. Further tests are being conducted at Winnipeg’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease and results are expected on Sunday. Officials also say the cow did not enter the human food chain. “Canada has a suite ofContinue reading

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How To Choose The Best Shop For Auto Repair In Midway

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Here’s An Opinion On: Panel Beaters Artarmon Sydney Artarmon Panel Beater byadmin Choosing the best shop for auto repair in Midway is going to save you time, money and a ton of headaches. There is nothing worse than having your vehicle off the road. The sooner you get the repairs done the better off you are. Choosing the right shop from the start will keep you from having to play “guess what is wrong withContinue reading

Mumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless

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December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. After wiping out the least desirable shanties, next in line for demolition are the illegal ‘well-off’ shanties and neighborhoods, according toContinue reading

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Wikinews interviews Zahra Stardust about the upcoming by-election in the Bradfield electorate of the Australian parliament

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Sunday, November 1, 2009 With two by-elections coming up in Australia, many minor parties and independents will be looking to gain a seat in the House of Representatives. Zahra Stardust (real name Marianna Leishman) is the candidate for the Australian Sex Party. Wikinews reporter Patrick Gillett held an exclusive interview with Ms Stardust, candidate for the Bradfield electorate. “In an area that claims 50 years of conservative representation from white, heterosexual, able-bodied, suited, male protagonists,Continue reading

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Category:Country music

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This is the category for country music. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 17 August 2011: Indiana State Fair stage collapse kills four, injures forty 20 February 2011: Music duo The Bellamy Brothers accuse Britney Spears of plagiarism 5 August 2009: Stage collapse at Canadian “Big Valley Jamboree” kills one, and seriously injures four others 7 April 2008: Feist leads 2008 Juno Award winners 13 February 2007: Dixie Chicks, Blige, Underwood big GrammyContinue reading

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Find Out The Secrets Behind Marriage Counseling Retreats

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Here’s An Opinion On: Best Acoustic Guitar For Beginners Beginner Acoustic Guitar Submitted by: Helen Leman Professional counselors are recommending interdependence as what almost all happy couples have been able to achieve, as a reciprocal relation between partners. A balance between partners is possible to achieve and this is the best way to have a happy marriage and friendship relations with your spouse. Honest and committed counselors will always find the best advices for marriageContinue reading

British Airways and Iberia sign merger deal

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Friday, April 9, 2010 British Airways (BA) and the Spanish airline Iberia have signed a merger deal, which will create one of the largest air carrier groups in the world. The two announced the merger yesterday, and said that the deal, which has been expected for a long time, is to be implemented by the end of 2010. The move will make a group with a market value of US$8 billion. The deal has beenContinue reading

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