Tuesday, February 21, 2006 SpaceX Corporation has postponed the launch of the maiden flight of their Falcon 1 rocket again at their Kwajalein launch facility. Although not as damaging as the previous delay on November 11, this is certainly a significant set back for Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX. A full engine…
David S. Touretzky discusses Scientology, Anonymous and Tom Cruise
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 David S. Touretzky, prominent free speech activist and critic of Scientology, discussed his opinions on the recent Internet backlash against the Church of Scientology in an interview with former Scientologist and Wikinews reporter Nicholas Turnbull. The recent conflict on the Internet between critics of Scientology and the Church has been spurred…
Attending Law School In Los Angeles
More On This Topic: Drama Classes Sydney Acting Classes Sydney byAlma Abell As long as they meet all of the requirements, anyone can attend law school. In fact, there are many schools that offer evening programs as well as online study so people can continue with the careers they are currently in while studying to…
Controversial Queensland Premier of 19 years dies at 94
Saturday, April 23, 2005Queensland Australia’s Sir Joh Bjelke Petersen, a controversial figure who served as the State’s Premier for 19 years and reigned over the government that later became the subject of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, has died in hospital at Kingaroy, aged 94. “By any measurement, Sir Joh was an exceptional state builder who will…
China and Europe face new avian flu outbreaks
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 China has announced a new outbreak of avian flu today along with similar cases in Russia, Romania, and Macedonia. China’s news agency reported that 2,600 birds have died of the H5N1 strain in northern China, declaring that the outbreak was found in a breeding facility in Hohhot, the capital of Inner…
Helping The First Time Home Buyer In Tucson
More On This Topic: Passive Fire Protection Brisbane Passive Fire Protection Sydney byadmin Some people are apprehensive about buying a home for the first time. However, a helpful mortgage company makes all the difference. There are many different loan products, and mortgage lenders guide people in the right direction. It is always a good idea…
Frank Lampard announces retirement from football
Sunday, February 5, 2017 On Thursday, former English midfielder Frank Lampard announced retirement from football via Instagram, finishing a 21-year professional football career. Lampard said, “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer. […] at 38 I feel now is the time…
Why You Should Use A Professional For Commercial Lock Repairs The Woodlands, Tx
More On This Topic: Landbridge byadmin When you own a business, the locks you have in place play an important role in keeping the property safe. They are essential to keep sensitive information safe and to ensure that criminals cannot access your assets. However, do you know what to do when your locks become broken…
Wikinews interviews Frank Moore, independent candidate for US President
Saturday, March 1, 2008 While nearly all coverage 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. Wikinews has impartially reached…
News briefs:January 04, 2008
Contents 1 Wikinews News Brief January 04, 2008 23:35 UTC 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Israeli troops kill 9 in Gaza 1.3 Georgian President faces election challenge 1.4 US unemployment hits two-year high 1.5 Israel plans crackdown on West Bank settlement outposts 1.6 Transaven Airlines plane carrying 14 people crashes off Venezuelan coast 1.7 Sportswriter Milt Dunnell…