Thursday, August 21, 2008 August 21, 2008 is the 12th major day of the 2008 Olympic games. The below article lists some of the highlights. Contents 1 Events 1.1 Women’s 20km walk 1.2 Star class sailing 1.3 Tornado class sailing 1.4 Men’s marathon 10 km swimming 1.5 Women’s beach volleyball 1.6 Men’s 400 meters sprint […]
‘Naked Guy’ Andrew Martinez dies‘Naked Guy’ Andrew Martinez dies
Sunday, May 21, 2006 Andrew Martinez, a former student at the University of California at Berkeley who was better known as “The Naked Guy” in the early 1990s, committed suicide on Thursday. He was 33. Guards at the Santa Clara County Jail reportedly found Martinez unconscious in a jail cell, with a plastic bag cinched […]
Report urges Kenya to ban plastic bagsReport urges Kenya to ban plastic bags
Wednesday, March 9, 2005File:Plastic bag stock sized.jpg They are cheap, useful, and very plentiful, and that is exactly the problem, according to researchers. A report issued on Feb. 23 by a cadre of environment and economics researchers suggested that Kenya should ban the common plastic bag that one gets at the checkout counter of grocery […]
A Wheel Balancer Can Help You Smooth Out Your RideA Wheel Balancer Can Help You Smooth Out Your Ride
More Detail Here: Quad Bikes Australia byphineasgray No matter what sort of vehicle you drive, it is only natural that you want to be able to enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride when you are on the road. However, this is not always the case and many drivers end up dreading hitting the road because […]
UN summit results in pledge to mitigate food crisisUN summit results in pledge to mitigate food crisis
Friday, June 6, 2008 A three-day United Nations (UN) summit, bringing together leaders from 181 countries, has wrapped up with a pledge by all attending countries to address the global food shortage crisis. Key actions cited include doubling the world’s food production by 2030, providing resources for farmers in poor countries and increasing humanitarian aid […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Communist Party candidate Shona Bracken, Toronto DanforthOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Communist Party candidate Shona Bracken, Toronto Danforth
Sunday, October 7, 2007 Shona Bracken is running for the Communist Party in the Ontario provincial election in Toronto—Danforth. Wikinews interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.
British soldier killed in AfghanistanBritish soldier killed in Afghanistan
Wednesday, July 5, 2006 The Ministry of Defence has named a British soldier from the 3 Para Battle Group who died while on patrol in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. The soldier, 19 year-old Private Damien Raymond Jackson, of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, came under fire from Taliban forces in the town of Sangin. He died […]
70,000 General Motors employees go on strike70,000 General Motors employees go on strike
Monday, September 24, 2007 73,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) union members launched a nationwide strike today against General Motors (GM), the largest auto manufacturer in the United States. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said GM would need to meet pay, health care, and job security issues. Gettelfinge said, “This is nothing we wanted…No one benefits in […]
Manitoba volunteers go to war against Red River floodingManitoba volunteers go to war against Red River flooding
Monday, April 6, 2009 Over 1,600 volunteers registered to help build approximately 65,000 of the 500,000 sandbags to create dikes 20.5 feet (6.2 meters) high to protect the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba in the war against the Red River of the North flood. 700 volunteers answered at the rural municipality of St. Andrews alone. Once sandbags are […]
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Getting Dentist Implants In VeronaAdvantages And Disadvantages Of Getting Dentist Implants In Verona
More Detail Here: Chatswood Dental Best Dentist Chatswood byAlma Abell Over the last few years, Dentist Implants in Verona have become a very popular cosmetic dental procedure. In fact, some dentists are doing just as many dental implants as they are dental veneers and teeth whitening procedures. Plus, the popularity of dental implants is expected […]