Published:Wednesday, September 7, 2005Updated:Saturday, September 10, 2005 (Travolta, Preston, Moore, Stones, Three Doors Down, Johnson, Smith) After Hurricane Katrina passed across the United States, various artists and media stars have leapt at a call to action. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew his private plane to deliver a load of supplies and tetanus vaccine…
News briefs:March 26, 2006
Contents 1 Audio Wikinews transcript, 2006-03-26 0800 UTC 1.1 Headlines 1.2 Closing Comments 2 Audio Wikinews transcript, 2006-03-26 0100 UTC 2.1 Headlines 2.2 Closing Comments [edit]
Considering An Air Conditioning Repair Service In Estero, Fl? Here’s What You Need To Know
Here’s An Opinion On: Best Electricity Deals Nsw byAlma Abell If you have had any doubts or misgivings about the importance of air conditioners in today’s day and age, take a look at some of the enlightening facts and figures shown below: * More than 80% of properties in the US have an onsite AC…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Ray Scott, Algoma-Manitoulin
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Ray Scott is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Algoma-Manitoulin riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals,…
British Government warns against tax breaks for Scientology
Thursday, October 21, 2010 The new British coalition government has warned local authorities in the United Kingdom not to provide tax breaks to branches of the Church of Scientology. After an investigation by The Guardian newspaper revealed that several local authorities have granted Scientology tax breaks worth over a million pounds, Secretary of State for…
Electronic voting disputed in France
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 In France, voting has traditionally been a low-tech experience: voters isolate themselves in a booth, put a pre-printed sheet of paper indicating their candidate of choice into an envelope. After officials verify the voter’s identity, the voter drops the envelope into the ballot box and signs the voting roll. French electoral…
Advantages And Uses Of Audio Amplifiers}
Here’s An Opinion On: Tree Of Life Necklace Crystal Tree Of Life Pendant Necklace Submitted by: Jack Wylde Car audio amps are in the first place employed to change over a signal from a origin unit and modify it to a more high-pitched point from a more low-pitched point to aim the loudspeaker systems. These…
California’s SB 1 Bill Originators’ and Supporters Turn Against Bill
Sunday, September 4, 2005 Changes to California’s SB 1 Bill have forced many of the bill’s strongest supporters, including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, to oppose it. Governor Schwarzenegger is now expected to veto the bill. The bill sought to provide incentives for businesses and individuals to install rooftop solar panels, in a manner similar to existing…
The Aviator and Vera Drake scoop top prizes at the 2005 Orange BAFTA Film Awards
Sunday, February 13, 2005 LONDON – The big-budget Hollywood movie The Aviator and the low-budget Brit flick Vera Drake have scooped the main prizes at the 2005 Orange BAFTA Film Awards. Four gongs went to The Aviator with the top ones being Best Film and Cate Blanchett for Best Supporting Actress. Vera Drake got three…
Two nuclear submarines collide in the Atlantic Ocean
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 The Nuclear ballistic missile submarines Triomphant, from France, and HMS Vanguard, of the British Royal Navy, collided deep under the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of the night between February 3 and 4, despite both vessels being equipped with sonar. The collision caused damage to both vessels but…