Monday, January 30, 2012 A compilation of brief news reports relating to the 2012 Queensland, Australia state election. Contents 1 Clean sweep in north: Katter 2 Sunshine Coast Greens launch campaign 3 Give bush pollie’s a go: Member for Gregory If you believe any of these stories deserves more in-depth coverage, feel free to write […]
As increase in digital music sales slows, record labels look to new ways to make money
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Every September, the Apple iPod is redesigned. Last year saw the release of the iPod Nano 5th generation, bringing a video camera and a large range of colours to the Nano for the first time. But as Apple again prepares to unveil a redesigned product, the company has released their quarterly […]
Vodafone New Zealand buys Internet provider ihug
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 In an NZ$41 million deal announced Monday night, the New Zealand telecommunications company, Vodafone has bought Internet service provider (ISP) ihug New Zealand Ltd. Ihug will remain a separate company however. Vodafone said that one of the reasons that they bought ihug was because of their strength in fixed line broadband. […]
President Bush mocked in two Canadian ad campaigns
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 A Canadian university and a Toronto firm selling books on tape are both running advertising campaigns that poke fun at US President George W. Bush. The Toronto firm simplyaudiobooks.ca has covered the city with billboards depicting a shrugging US president under the headline “Don’t read enough?” The Toronto area company promoted […]
Tips On Applying Lawn Fertilizer
Read More About: Drip Line Irrigation Sydney byadmin To keep a lawn looking and being healthy requires periodic feeding. When purchasing and applying Lawn fertilization In Virginia Beach, go with slow-release products, they are produced so that they release their nutrients into the soil over a period of time and not all at once. Slow-release […]
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 […]
MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli Naval Forces
Saturday, June 5, 2010 The 1,200-ton MV Rachel Corrie, an Irish aid ship, was seized by the Israeli Naval Forces, as it attempted to challenge the blockade of Gaza. It was seized in international waters, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Gaza’s shore. The military said its forces boarded ship from the sea, not helicopters […]
Germany gives 16.7 million euro loan to Albania to improve its water supply
Friday, May 6, 2005 Germany will lend Albania €16.7 million (USD21.5 million) as part of a loan in order to help the country improve its water supply networks in two southeastern towns, Pogradec and Korca. The deal was signed last Tuesday between the Albanian Finance Ministry and Germany’s government-owned KfW Bank. Germany has been one […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progressive Conservative candidate Penny Lucas, Kenora—Rainy River
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Penny Lucas is running for the Progressive Conservative in the Ontario provincial election, in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive […]
Researchers discover high temperature enables more efficient hydrogen generation
Sunday, November 28, 2004 A more efficient way to produce useable hydrogen has been demonstrated by researchers. It uses very high-temperature electrolysis to separate hydrogen from water, so that hydrogen may be used for energy production. Electrolysis is one method by which laboratories and factories produce hydrogen. An electrical current is passed through water, breaking […]