Saturday, February 13, 2010 The United States Missile Defense Agency have announced that their airborne laser system has successfully shot down a ballistic missile for the first time. In a test on Thursday the “Airborne Laser Testbed” (ALTB), a modified Boeing 747-400F, detected a boosting short-range missile and tracked it using a low-energy laser. A […]
The 24th Shin Kong Life Tower Run Up will promote Bananas of TaiwanThe 24th Shin Kong Life Tower Run Up will promote Bananas of Taiwan
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 The 24th Shin Kong Life Tower Run Up, the oldest building run up competition in Taiwan, organized by Shin Kong Life Insurance Co., Ltd., will be held on July 28, 2007 and promote “Bananas of Taiwan” as its main theme. At noon of July 11, the main organizer held a pre-match […]
Whats A Flying Saucer?Whats A Flying Saucer?
More Detail Here: Best Remote Control Helicopter Australia There are real aircrafts who look like a flying saucer, but the most UFO cases (related cases) have been some illusions. A real flying saucer is an aircraft (a flying machine) with an ionic engine. The flying ship has a nuclear reactor which generates nuclear particles (ionic […]
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executiveAuthor Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as […]
Legality of NSW traffic and parking fines to be tested in courtLegality of NSW traffic and parking fines to be tested in court
Sunday, June 18, 2006 The legality of speeding and parking fines in New South Wales, Australia is set to be tested in court this week. A lawyer from Sydney will challenge the authority of the state’s infringement processing bureau to issue fines for speeding and parking offences. The lawyer claims that when the NSW government […]
American professional wrestler Karl Von Hess dies at the age of 90American professional wrestler Karl Von Hess dies at the age of 90
Thursday, August 13, 2009 Karl Von Hess, the American professional wrestler whose wrestling persona was that of a Nazi sympathiser has died at the age of 90. The cause of death was linked to a battle with Alzheimer’s disease which he had battled in recent years. Born as Francis Faketty he first trained as a […]
Solar Thermal Hot Water SystemsSolar Thermal Hot Water Systems
More Detail Here: Evergen Site By Bobby Cherry Solar hot water panels are a great energy-saving device for your home, and can currently be purchased and installed for a very reasonable cost. Solar hot water systems harness the limitless energy from the sun and use it to heat your water tank, which is an environmentally […]
Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA, on animal rights and the film about her lifeIngrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA, on animal rights and the film about her life
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Last night HBO premiered I Am An Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA. Since its inception, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made headlines and raised eyebrows. They are almost single-handedly responsible for the movement against animal testing and their efforts have raised the suffering animals […]
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergencyWHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency
Monday, August 11, 2014 On Friday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated the West African Ebola outbreak is now an international health emergency. The current ongoing outbreak of Ebola is the deadliest since the disease was first reported in humans 40 years ago, with nearly 1,000 people reported to have been killed by the disease […]
Strong winds and heavy rain across southern UKStrong winds and heavy rain across southern UK
Monday, March 10, 2008 The southern United Kingdom has experienced heavy rains and strong winds, with approximately 10,000 homes now without power. In addition to damage to property, many journeys have been disrupted, as a result of cancelled flights, in addition to closed roads and rail tracks. The UK Met Office described the current conditions […]