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Disney buys Pixar
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 The Walt Disney Company has finalized a US$7.4 billion deal to acquire its long-time partner Pixar in an all stock buy-out. The deal will make Steve Jobs, current Pixar and Apple CEO, Disney’s largest shareholder with about 7% (valued at over $3.5 billion) and a member of the board of directors. The merger was speculated all day Tuesday on the stock market and the announcement came just after trading closed for the day. Terms of the merger include Pixar’s John Lasseter becoming Disney’s new chief creative…
Atlantis lands at Kennedy Space Center
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Space Shuttle Atlantis landed Wednesday, May 26, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after 11 days, 18 hours and 4.8 million miles in space on mission STS-132. The shuttle landed at 08:48:18 EDT (12:48 UTC), on runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility for the last time Wednesday. Speaking of the smooth landing, Mission Control said, “That was pretty sweet. That was a suiting end to an incredible mission.” “It was smooth as silk. We were clearly riding in the middle of a fireball, and it…
Finding The Best Gutters In Columbia, Md
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Luxury Granny Flats Newcastle byadmin A new roof installation can be one of the most important renovations a homeowner can make. Few home repairs cost as much as a new roof or even repairs to an existing one. To start the process, a homeowner must choose a reliable contractor and make decisions regarding materials and design. A roof provides protection for one’s property and also has an impact on the sale of the property in the future. Many lenders will not give a…
BaselWorld Fair 2007 to open its doors in April
Thursday, February 15, 2007 The year 2007 marks the meeting of the major representatives of the watch and jewelry industry at BaselWorld Show, Basel, Switzerland. The Show will take place in the period of April 12 – 19, 2007. The international event is to attract over 2000 companies from 45 countries and about 90,000 visitors. At present day the luxury goods business holds quite strong positions in the world industry and is still developing at high rates due to appropriate economic climate. Thus, BaselWorld is perceived by watch and jewelry…
An account of the Esperanza Fire from an animal rescuer
This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, December 2, 2006 As families fled their homes in the early morning hours on Thursday October 26, there was no warning. The Esperanza Fire southeast of Los Angeles and West of Palm Springs, California, had ballooned under the influence of Santa Ana winds to more than 19,000 acres as of the morning of October 27. No time to get…
Noosa get bonus point win against Nambour in round 18 of Sunshine Coast Rugby Union
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 July 20, 2013 Nambour 12 Noosa 23 Victory ParkWoombye, QueenslandAustralia Victory Park, Woombye, Queensland — Conversions were a rarity on Saturday as Noosa defeated Nambour in a four try to two round 18 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union match in Woombye, Australia. The final margin was eleven points in Noosa’s favour. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Noosa kicked off to the northern end. Image: Patrick Gillett. Noosa won the first line out. Image: Patrick Gillett. Nambour were equal to the task, seen…
The Best Way To Estimate The Costs Of Kitchen Remodeling
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Belgian bus company knows solution for car parking problems
Monday, May 21, 2007 Do you have a hard time finding a parking space? Take the bus or tram if you go to the city. That’s the message Belgian bus company De Lijn (The Line) is sending to promote public transport as a solution for car parking problems. As a part of their media campaign, they have jokingly suggested that people use the top of the busses as parking space. Another idea they are using in their media campaign: maybe you could park your car on the bottom of a…
Apple releases iPhone SDK, announces upcoming update
Thursday, March 6, 2008 During a media event held at its Cupertino headquarters, Apple released the long awaited iPhones Software Development Kit (SDK) and the associated iTunes “App Store” and iPhone Developer Program. The SDK will allow third party software developers to create applications for the iPhone and then distribute them on the iTunes Apps Stores. Any members of the iPhone Developer Program can add applications to the store for free; the program costs $99 (USD) to join. Developers will be able to set the price of the applications or…