Saturday, April 17, 2010 In a new setback to the Thai government’s efforts to ease mounting political tensions, protest leaders escaped from their hotel Friday after security forces arrived to arrest them. One, Arisman Pongruangrong, climbed down three floors using a rope, and was rushed away by supporters thronging the building. The police say Arisman…
The Guide For Exterior Painting
Here’s An Opinion On: Outdoor Furniture New York Great painting on the exterior of the building adds a high degree of aesthetic value. The building can be recognized from a distance. This recognition and high face value prompt people for investing in the exterior painting apart from other factors such as protection of premises from…
Wikinews interviews candidate for Cleveland mayor Arthur Kostendt
Monday, June 14, 2021 Arthur Oliver Kostendt, a candidate running in the mayoral election of the US city of Cleveland, Ohio set to take place November 2, discussed his campaign and policies with Wikinews this spring. According to Cleveland Scene, 29-year-old Kostendt is a member of the Cuyahoga County, Ohio Republican Party but has referred…
Atlanta Thrashers sold to True North Sports and Entertainment, moving to Winnipeg
Thursday, June 2, 2011 Fifteen years after the Winnipeg Jets left the province of Manitoba, Canada, an announcement on Tuesday made official what ice hockey fans have been anticipating: The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Atlanta Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg. The Thrashers, who have been a target for relocation rumors amid the ownership struggles and…
Psychiatrist Dr. Jerald Block tells Wikinews about addiction to the Internet
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Dr. Jerald Block is a psychiatrist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Dr. Block has attracted some media attention due to one theory of his – the idea that Internet addiction can be viewed as a distinct mental condition. In an interview with Wikinews, Dr. Block discusses this theory, including what…
Increasing Trucking Companies Efficiencies With Transportation Management
Here’s An Opinion On: Strata Management Fees In Sydney November, 2012 byadmin Learn how to streamline the operations at your trucking company to operate the most efficiently by utilizing transportation management from a reputable consulting company. Allowing an outside company to take a look at how your trucking company operates will allow them to report…
Alabama postal workers and customers become ill, suspicious substance found
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Six workers in the post office in Hueytown, Alabama developed breathing problems and 23 were sent to the hospital after a chemical used in the manufacture of fishing lures leaked from a package. The post office, located five miles west of downtown Birmingham, Alabama, was evacuated, and Hueytown firefighters in hazardous…
British conductor Edward Downes and wife die in double assisted suicide
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 British conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife Joan took their lives at a Swiss assisted suicide clinic on Friday, July 10, 2009, according to a statement from their family. Lady Downes, 74, was afflicted with terminal cancer, and Sir Edward, 85, was nearly blind with increasing hearing difficulties. These disabilities…
Wikinews Shorts: June 27, 2007
A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, June 27, 2007. German authorities will dedicate resources of the federal budget to improve information about renewable resources on the German version of Wikipedia. Entries on this topic will be managed by a private-sector body. The challenge will be to motivate experts to get involved in the community…
5 Reasons Why Anti Wrinkle Skin Cream Is Better Than Cosmetic Surgery
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