Tuesday, February 19, 2008 While nearly all cover of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. As a non-partisan newsRead More
Banned film ‘The Profit’ appears on Web
Sunday, March 23, 2008 Copies of The Profit, a 2001 film blocked from distribution in the United States due to a court injunction won by the Church of Scientology, appeared on the Internet Friday on peer-to-peer file-sharing websites and on the video sharing site YouTube. Directed by former film executive Peter N. Alexander, the movieRead More
Kiribati acquires international funding for solar power
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Last Tuesday, AusAID Australia and the World Bank’s Global Environment Fund (GEF) reached an agreement to give the government of Kiribati US$5 million (AU$4,779,000, NZ$5,985,000, €3,885,000) to install solar panels around the country capital, located on the Tarawa atoll. According to Business Desk of the Brunei Times, AusAID promised AU$3.2 millionRead More
Alcoholics Meetings Know The Truth And How It Can Help You
Here’s An Opinion On: Visit Www.Victoriahouseneedlecraft.Com.Au Australia Knitting Yarn By Steven J. Acren My husband and I recently moved to a different city within the state we live in. My husband has casually attended alcoholics meetings for several years. The alcoholics meetings can be of great support; however it is crucial to find the oneRead More
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches for the final time
Friday, May 14, 2010 The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched today for its final planned mission in space, STS-132. Atlantis lifted off in fair weather at 2:20 p.m. EDT (1820 UTC) from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch was viewed by over 40,000 spectators at Kennedy, including a small group chosen byRead More
News briefs:July 14, 2010
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Four miners trapped in Ecuador mine
Friday, October 15, 2010 According to a Government Official, four miners are trapped in an Ecuador mine located 250 miles (405 kilometers) southeast of the country’s capital, Quito. The miners have been trapped since 03:00 (08:00 UTC) local time. According to the Under-Secretary of Mining Development, Jorge Espinoza, the men are trapped 500 feet (150Read More
How To Find Luxury Apartments In Nyc For Sale
Here’s An Opinion On: Property Value In Brisbane Brisbane Property Value byadmin Luxury apartments in NYC for sale present an amazing opportunity to live in New York City, but still be certain that one is living as safely as possible. New York City is a booming place, filled with culture, nightlife, and convenient access toRead More
Pet parrot saves owners’ lives
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 It turns out that dogs may not be the only ‘man’s best friend.’ A parrot in Muncie, Indiana is being credited with saving the lives of its owners. According to the owner 33-year-old Shannon Conwell along with his 9-year-old son were watching television when they both fell asleep on the livingRead More
News briefs:January 04, 2008
Contents 1 Wikinews News Brief January 04, 2008 23:35 UTC 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Israeli troops kill 9 in Gaza 1.3 Georgian President faces election challenge 1.4 US unemployment hits two-year high 1.5 Israel plans crackdown on West Bank settlement outposts 1.6 Transaven Airlines plane carrying 14 people crashes off Venezuelan coast 1.7 Sportswriter Milt DunnellRead More