Saturday, September 1, 2012 1 2 3 4 London, England — Yesterday Wikinews had the opportunity to tour the Ottobrock wheelchair repair workshops at the Paralympic Village in London. It is one of a network of workshops at every Paralympic venue. They are run by Ottobrock, which has been repairing wheelchairs at the Paralympics since…
Africans keep the leading position at 2008 Mumbai Marathon
Sunday, January 20, 2008 The Standard Chartered Marathon, nicknamed “The Greatest Race on Earth“, held its third stage in Mumbai, India today. Because of the scorching hot weather in India, marathon runners had to adapt to the weather to overcome the challenge. More than 30,000 runners participated in this race, joined by local NGOs and…
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Read An Opinion On: Sports Team Jackets Australia Australia Soccer Jerseys Submitted by: Caitlin Harris For many, autumn is a favourite time of year. The heat of summer has passed, and long sleeves are comfortable once again. Autumn and winter colours, such as hunger green, indigo and wine, also make it a favourite time of…
Thai prime minister dismisses offer by anti-government protesters
Sunday, April 25, 2010 Thailand’s prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has ruled out a compromise offer by anti-government protest leaders for parliament to be dissolved in thirty days, with elections to be held in 90 days. In a televised address on Sunday, with army chief General Anupong Paochinda at his side, the prime minister dismissed the…
2007 Taipei Samsung Running Festival: A combination with charity, technology, and sports
Sunday, October 14, 2007 With the success of the Samsung Running Festival from 2005 in Taipei, and continued with the image of charity, Samsung Electronics donated 100 PDA phones to Chinese National Association of the Deaf, R.O.C., Taiwan. (CNAD) and CNAD elected “Taiwan Top 10 Outstanding Deaf Occupational Excellence” delegates to receive this donation in…
Four Australian states ablaze, two dead, homes lost
Monday, January 23, 2006 Bushfires are burning across Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania assisted by very hot conditions. Victoria is the hardest hit with a single blaze burning out over 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) and destroying 20 homes. There are around a dozen fires burning in Victoria, with others in South Australia, Western…
Vintage plane crashes into road during Shoreham Airshow in England
Sunday, August 23, 2015 Police warn more bodies may remain to be found after yesterday’s crash of a vintage jet killed at least seven people. The Hawker Hunter crashed into a busy road during the Shoreham Airshow in England. The plane failed to pull out of a large loop at around 1:20p.m. It hit the…
Vintage plane crashes into road during Shoreham Airshow in England
Sunday, August 23, 2015 Police warn more bodies may remain to be found after yesterday’s crash of a vintage jet killed at least seven people. The Hawker Hunter crashed into a busy road during the Shoreham Airshow in England. The plane failed to pull out of a large loop at around 1:20p.m. It hit the…
Factors To Consider While Choosing A Minneapolis Wedding Photographer
By Ata Khan In Minneapolis, Minnesota you can find many wedding photographers offering different packages at different prices. Based upon several factors you could pay anywhere from just a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. You must choose your wedding photographer carefully because you want to capture the greatest occasion of your life in…
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Read An Opinion On: Math For Children Art And Craft For Children Babygift: Finding unique ideas by Liza Smith Having baby can be the most wonderful experience that a couple can have. And you only want the best that you can provide him. If you are looking for a premier quality baby gift that shows…