byAlma Abell If you’re in the process of trying to sell your home, you’ve probably had more than a few frustrating experiences with hosting open houses that seem to go nowhere. You probably have spent considerable time and effort in cleaning your home and making it look as appealing as possible to potential buyers, only to end up with strangers […]
Musician Joni Mitchell hospitalised after found unconscious in home
Saturday, April 4, 2015 Well-known Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was found unconscious on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, and immediately taken to hospital, according to reports. An update on her condition appeared yesterday on her website. The update yesterday on her website said, “Joni remains under observation in the hospital and is resting comfortably. We are encouraged by her […]
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NHL: Penguins to remain in Pittsburgh
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell announced Tuesday morning that a deal had been struck between state and local officials and the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey franchise. The Penguins organization will formally announce the deal tonight, prior to the Penguins game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Mellon Arena. The deal will ensure that the Penguins will remain in […]
New law to help asbestos sufferers in Victoria, Australia
Saturday, May 24, 2008 New legislation in Victoria, Australia will provide for greater compensation for victims suffering from effects of exposure to asbestos. The legislation is called “Bernie Banton law”, after the late campaigner for asbestos-related issues. The law will remove a restriction which prevented asbestos victims from making another claim after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Banton contracted […]
Nine children abandoned at hospital emergency room in Nebraska, USA
Thursday, September 25, 2008 A man has abandoned his nine children at a hospital emergency room in Nebraska, but will not be prosecuted under Nebraska state law. The children, whose ages range from 1 to 17 years old, were dropped off by their unnamed father at Saint Joseph Hospital at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha on Wednesday evening. Authorities […]
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Click Here To Know More About: Irrigation Water Pumps For Sale Buy Irrigation Water Pumps How to Know if You Need Yard Irrigation Repair by Jordan Rocksmith Sprinkler systems, also known as irrigation systems, are one great feature about your home that you don’t have to worry about most of the time. You set your system to go at certain […]
Elite Boston Marathon runner Emily Levan discusses life and running
Saturday, April 23, 2005 The interview below was conducted by Pingswept over the phone with Emily Levan on April 21, 2005. Levan lives in Wiscasset, Maine, with her husband and daughter, and she ran in the Boston Marathon women’s race on April 18, 2005. To summarize for our readers, you recently came in 12th in the Boston Marathon, right? That […]
Canada’s Beaches—East York (Ward 32) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Beaches—East York (Ward 32). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates […]
Nelson Mandela charity official resigns over ‘blood diamonds’
Thursday, August 19, 2010 Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF) trustee Jeremy Ractliffe has resigned from the charity’s board, twelve days after admitting to the possession of “blood diamonds”. Earlier this month, supermodel Naomi Campbell testified against former Liberian president Charles Taylor when she claimed she received “very small, dirty looking stones” from two men, allegedly associated with Taylor. Campbell said […]