Read An Opinion On: Enduro Builders byAlma Abell Many people are faced with the intriguing question of whether they should choose commercial roof replacement over roof maintenance options when handling waterproofing issues on their buildings. To some people, the answer is neither here or there, but the question that one must ask is whether the […]
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San Francisco & New York City office towers get new owner
Saturday, March 17, 2007 Vornado Realty Trust of Paramus NJ has completed a deal to take a majority interest in the 1.8 million sq ft building at 555 California St in San Francisco, (aka The Bank of America Center) and the 2 million sq. foot building located at 1290 Avenue of The Americas in New […]
Read More6.9 magnitude earthquake hits western China
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 At least 400 people have been killed and a further 10,000 injured by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake and its aftershocks which struck remote and mountainous Yushu county, in the south of Qinghai province in the west of China. An official for the town of Jiegu (Gyêgu), the county seat, which was […]
Read MoreSchool Principal found dead in Tennessee classroom; teen held by police
Friday, August 12, 2011 Police authorities say the body of Suzette York, 49, was found shortly after 11am on Wednesday morning in a classroom at Memphis Junior Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Police also state a 17 year-old male student, Eduardo Marmolejo, was later taken into custody and has been charged with first-degree murder. […]
Read More3 Imaginative Bunk Bed Concepts For Your Boy’s Bedroom
Read An Opinion On: Trex Decking Sunshine Coast By Danica Reynes If you want to make a boys’ bedroom more whimsical and interesting using bunk beds, consider using unique bunk bed structures, customize the bed with a camping theme, or make the bunk bed look like a tree house. Decorating a young boy’s bedroom is […]
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Fund: 75% of seafood species consumed in Singapore not caught sustainably
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 The Singaporean branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) published a guide yesterday critiquing the practices employed to catch seafood destined for sale in the country. According to the publication, three-quarters of the more than 40 species of seafood commonly consumed by Singaporean residents were obtained in a manner detrimental to […]
Read MoreOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Kristen Monster, Willowdale
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Kristen Monster is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, […]
Read More“Dr Dino” gets 10 years in prison after failure to pay taxes
Friday, January 19, 2007 In November 2006 Pensacola, Florida evangelist Kent Hovind and his wife, Jo, were found guilty on 58 federal counts of “willful failure” to payroll taxes, structuring bank withdrawals, and obstructing federal agents. On January 19, 2007 Hovind was given ten years in federal prison, ordered to pay $640,000 in owed funds […]
Read MoreThe Right Way To Pick Out The Best Dog For You
Read An Opinion On: Doggy And The City Website The Right Way to Pick Out the Best Dog for You by Jason Hash The real key to picking an adult dog is to take enough time to evaluate his / her traits, behavior, and temperament. Proper training may correct many negative behaviors and teach good […]
Read MoreOpen source game developer Perttu Ahola talks about Minetest with Wikinews
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Recently, Finnish open-source video game developer Perttu Ahola discussed Minetest, his “longest ever project”, with Wikinews. Started in October 2010, Minetest was an attempt by Ahola to create a sandbox game similar to Minecraft. Minecraft is a multi-platform commercial game, which was in alpha version when Ahola challenged himself to create […]
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