Thursday, July 31, 2008 Linux Forum 2008, accompanied with Linux Expo at TICA 2008.Image: Rico Shen. UPP USB Drive 2G, ever showcased at 2007 Taipei IT Month.Image: Rico Shen. Leading up to the 2008 Taipei Computer Applications Show (TICA), the 8th-annual Linux Forum, accompanied with Linux Expo Pavilion, started yesterday July 30 at Taipei World…
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Looted, possibly contaminated body parts transplanted into USA, Canadian patients
Monday, March 20, 2006 Fears of contaminated bone and skin grafts are being felt by unsuspecting patients following the revelation that funeral homes may have been looting corpses. Janet Evans of Marion, Ohio was told by her surgeon, “The bone grafts you got might have been contaminated”. She reacted with shock, “I was flabbergasted because…
Pennsylvania cop on trial for allegedly murdering girlfriend’s estranged husband
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 The trial began today for a Pennsylvania state trooper accused of killing his girlfriend’s estranged husband. Kevin Foley, 43, is accused of cutting the throat of John Yelenic, a dentist who was in the final stages of finalizing a divorce from his wife, Michele. According to prosecutors, Foley “loathed Dr. Yelenic”…
Suicide bomber kills at least 45 in Lahore, Pakistan
Friday, March 12, 2010 According to police, at least 45 people in Lahore, Pakistan were killed earlier on Friday after multiple suicide bombings. Over a hundred others were injured. In the first incident, a double bombing apparently targeting military vehicles in RA Bazaar, a commercial and residential neighbourhood of Lahore, killed 45 people, among them…
Eva Hassett, VP of Savarino Construction Services Corp. answers questions on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel redesign
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…
Samuels Jewelers to be acquired by a DTC sightholder
Monday, December 11, 2006 A major purchase transaction is being prepared in the diamonds’ industry: Samuels Jewelers started a discussion with a sightholder from Diamond Trading Company (DTC). The latter is to acquire the majority part of retailer’s shares. There is still not much information about this particular sightholder, except for the fact that it…
Iowa falls to Texas in Alamo Bowl
Sunday, December 31, 2006 The Iowa Hawkeyes (6-6) came into the Alamo Bowl as underdogs to the Texas Longhorns (10-3), 18th-ranked and defending national champions. It probably came as a surprise to the entire Alamo Bowl record crowd of 65,875 as Iowa ran out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Iowa almost extended…
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This is the category for sports. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 15 February 2023: Coolum to host Grand Final of Tier 1 women’s cricket final on Australia’s Sunshine Coast 10 February 2023: Glasshouse in to Tier 1 women’s cricket final on Australia’s Sunshine Coast 2 January 2023: “National treasure”: Former Brazilian footballer…
Detroit chemical plant experiences explosions, fire; residents evacuated
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 All residents within a half-mile radius of the EQ Resource Recovery chemical plant in southeastern Michigan were asked to voluntarily evacuate on Tuesday due to a chemical plant explosion. ClickOnDetroit reported that nearby residents who choose to stay were told to close their doors and windows. The plant, located in Romulus,…
Wikinews interviews Tom Millican, independent candidate for US President
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 While nearly all cover of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. As a non-partisan news…