Monday, July 19, 2010 After an investigation, Wikinews has learned that oil spewing from a rupture in the seafloor of the Gulf of Mexico on June 13 was 50 to 60 feet from the Deepwater Horizon leak. A nearly four and a half minute video posted on YouTube on June 13 was from the Viking Poseidon ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) […]
Colombian military spy plane crashes
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 According to media reports, a Colombian air force AC-47 (registration FAC1670) spy plane carrying five people has crashed near the Colombian city of La Dorada, in the department of Caldas. All on board the plane are believed to have been killed, according to Colombia Reports. Among the dead, according to Monsters and Critics, are two technicians, […]
U.S. Supreme Court eases government ability to seize property
Friday, June 24, 2005 In a major decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has expanded the right of government to seize private property for public good by allowing the city of New London, Connecticut to invoke eminent domain and seize homeowners’ property for economic development reasons. In a closely-divided decision, 5–4, the court determined that the city’s economic […]
Swiss Screw Machines: From Watch Parts To Medical Instruments
Here’s An Opinion On: My Komatsu Buy Excavator Parts Invercargill byadmin The manufacturing business has changed over the past s when certain timepiece makers in Switzerland created what are now called Swiss screw machines. The Original Intent Swiss screw machines were made with a singular purpose in mind. They were to provide parts for the Swiss watch manufacturing industry. Previously, […]
Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development
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 “as needed” for lawsuit against […]
Elephants Dream: Free content 3D film released to the Internet
Friday, May 19, 2006 The 3D animated short film Elephants Dream, formerly known as Project Orange, was released to the Internet yesterday. The film is available under the Creative Commons Attribution License, allowing anyone to download, modify and distribute it. The 10-minute film has been called “the first open source movie” by NewsForge. Not only is the movie itself free […]
How To Pick Security Systems For Your Home
Here’s An Opinion On: T Fire Passive Fire Protection Brisbane byAlma Abell Implementing security in your home is one of the most important aspects of modern living. But what security systems in Boynton Beach do you really need, and are they worth installing? To give you an idea of the different systems available and how they work, here are some […]
News briefs:August 5, 2010
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Instructions For Salton Yogurt Maker
Here’s An Opinion On: Buy Electric Pressure Cooker Buy Pressure Cooker Online Instructions For Salton Yogurt Maker By Atica Brewton Making yogurt with the Salton Yogurt Maker is fun, easy and worry-free. A few things you’ll need are milk, powdered milk for thickening, a thermometer and a yogurt starter. Be sure your yogurt maker is clean before starting. It will […]
Iran says it’s ready for standoff over nuclear activities
This article features in a News Brief from Audio Wikinews: Thursday, January 18, 2007 Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has stated that his country is prepared to have a standoff with the United States. The move comes as the U.S. decided to send another aircraft carrier to the Middle East. According to the U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the USS Stennis […]