Friday, January 13, 2006 Former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced today that he will not enter the 2006 Gubernatiorial Race. The Democrat stated that he felt he could do more by pushing for reforms in the United States health care system through a grass roots campaign. Kitzhaber served two terms as governor of Oregon from…
Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal delayed further
Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 “Court date…
Use Age And Color To Determine The Proper Girls Bedding Sets
Read An Opinion On: Bedheads Sydney Blinds In Melbourne Submitted by: Susan Harting Choosing for the perfect bedding set for girls can be both fun and tricky. It’s fun because there are a lot of different designs which can really apply to girls. As you know girls are more flexible when it comes to the…
Steelers, Cardinals win championship games to advance to Super Bowl XLIII
Monday, January 19, 2009 The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals have won their respective conference championship games to advance to Super Bowl XLIII, the championship game of the National Football League. The game is scheduled to take place on February 1 in Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium. The Steelers were the American Football…
Australian cheerleaders told to cover up
Sunday, April 16, 2006 Australian cheerleaders have been told today to cover up their midriffs under calls by Gymnastics Australia, as they believe it encourages girls to be self-conscious. Nerine Cooper, head of Gymnastics Australia, told the Sunday Telegraph, “We don’t want girls to feel under pressure to lose weight because of uniforms.” Lisa Ince,…
Man remanded in custody after allegedly spraying urine on goods in Gloucestershire, UK
Monday, May 19, 2008 Sahnoun Daifallah, of White City, Gloucester, was today remanded in custody by Cheltenham magistrates after being arrested for spraying a “foul-smelling, brown substance” from a sports bottle. The liquid is thought to have contaminated food, books, wine bottles, and other items across several stores in Gloucestershire. Mr Daifallah, the court was…
Good Things Come In Paper Sacks And Personal Bags
Read An Opinion On: Lunchtime Lunchtime.Com.Au By Stewart Wrighter Everyone must by now have seen those carry out paper sacks which are handed out to everyone who has to take food or goods home with them. This throwaway item is synonymous with fast food chains and supermarkets everywhere. But this idea also stretches to personal…
India: Punjab cabinet republishes ordinance approving capital punishment for rape of girls under age twelve
Friday, June 29, 2018 On Wednesday, the cabinet of the Indian state of Punjab republished an ordinance which approved capital punishment for convicts of raping a girl under the age of twelve. In April, India’s Union Cabinet approved the ordinance after nationwide protests that took place in various cities after an eight-year-old girl was gang-raped…
Fire burns home of late singer Johnny Cash
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 A fast-moving fire engulfed the home of late singer Johnny Cash on Tuesday. The lake-side home, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was the home of the late singer and his wife, June Carter, from the late 1960s until their deaths in 2003. The home was purchased by former Bee Gees singer Barry…
Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview. Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012…