Read An Opinion On: Academy Of Film, Theatre & Television NOW, SMART CITIES WILL BECOME REALITY by harish amilineniAre smart cities already a reality?Smart cities have been in existence for some years now, that is clear, but now a strong new force breaks out and, in my opinion, a great driver, the citizen, who reacts […]
Read MoreWoman sells name on eBay
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 A Knoxville, USA woman has sold her name on eBay and received an offer. Terri Iligan, age 33, will legally be named “goldenpalace.com” after the required legal work is complete. The casino owning the website paid $15,199 over the eBay auction service. She said that she got the idea when trying […]
Read MoreCanada’s Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontoians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16). Two candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an […]
Read MoreMajor explosions at UK oil depot
Sunday, December 11, 2005 A series of large explosions have occurred close to Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, UK. The source of the explosions has been confirmed as the Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal (HOSL), Hemel Hempstead, known locally as the Buncefield complex. Up to 150 fire fighters are reported to be at the scene with 10 fire […]
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Read An Opinion On: Sarms Products Australia Health And Nutrition by Mitchel CollsMany people have a hard time understanding how they’re able to get more nutrition into their every day life or what strategies to use to do so. Getting good nutrition isn’t something that’s too hard to do once you know the right knowledge. […]
Read MoreCNet News launches reader wiki
Saturday, July 2, 2005 As an experiment in the use of wiki technology for news, CNET News has launched a web site where readers can collaborate with other readers to predict the future of India‘s technology industry, collectively supplementing a CNET report on India published on June 27, 2005. The wiki uses Wikipedia‘s software, MediaWiki, […]
Read MoreOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville
Monday, September 24, 2007 Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville 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 […]
Read MoreWhich Cherries Are The Best Remedies For Gout?
Read An Opinion On: Brian Kantor Celebrity Dentist By Lisa McDowell When it comes to remedies for gout, the first thing that comes to mind may not be cherries, but they are in fact one of the most popular ‘home remedies’ for helping to treat and prevent gout. In fact, cherries have been considered an […]
Read MoreViktor Schreckengost dies at 101
Sunday, January 27, 2008 Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101. Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States. Schreckengost’s peers included the […]
Read MorePigs fed contaminated pet food; meat sold to consumers
Saturday, April 21, 2007 The contaminated pet food that was recalled after it was found to contain a harmful industrial chemical called melamine, has been used as pig feed at a hog farm in Ceres, California, located in the United States. At least seven urine samples taken from pigs at the American Hog Farm, were […]
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