Friday, May 1, 2009 At approximately 06:00 a.m. (00:30 GMT) Wednesday, between four and seven people were killed when an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) passenger train crashed into a stationary freight train at Vyasarpadi Jeeva station, in Chennai, India. Between eleven and twenty persons were injured, and rushed to General Hospital in Chennai. Officials are…
RuPaul speaks about society and the state of drag as performance art
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Few artists ever penetrate the subconscious level of American culture the way RuPaul Andre Charles did with the 1993 album Supermodel of the World. It was groundbreaking not only because in the midst of the Grunge phenomenon did Charles have a dance hit on MTV, but because he did it as…
Using Gps Trackers For Fleet Tracking
Read An Opinion On: Hire Container Cooroy Queensland By Jason Bacot GPS is a relatively new technology that has entered into the world. Since it first was invented, the military has put it to good use for military operations. What is interesting to see, is that the civilian consumer has made just as much use,…
Buffalo, New York warehouse fire injures 12 firefighters
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Buffalo, New York —12 firefighters in Buffalo, New York, United States have been taken to the hospital where they are being treated for smoke and chemical inhalation after a massive fire broke out at a warehouse on Buffalo’s west side, early Monday morning. At least three fire companies started battling the…
Arson charge for man who cleaned home with gasoline
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Ernest Krajniak from Chilton, Wisconsin in the United States has been charged with arson after a lit cigarette ignited gasoline soaked clothes, setting his apartment ablaze. On Friday April 3, Krajniak, 47, cleaned his entire apartment with about five gallons of gasoline, wiping everything down with the soaked clothes. After he…
Your Pet Deserves A Caring Veterinarian In Honolulu
Read An Opinion On: Grass Potty Patch For Dogs byAlma Abell One of the most challenging jobs in the world of medicine is being a Veterinarian Honolulu; having to diagnose and treat patients who are incapable of telling them what hurts, how they feel, or describe any symptoms calls for real dedication. And yet, they…
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as…
English Premier League: Week 33 round-up
Sunday, April 6, 2008 Another nine games took place in the English Premier League this past weekend. Arsenal welcomed Liverpool to Emirates for round-two of their triple header, while fellow title-chasers Chelsea traveled to Manchester to take on Manchester City. In battle at the bottom of the table, Wigan and Birmingham faced off at the…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Chapman, London-Fanshawe
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Jim Chapman is running for the Progressive Conservative of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the London-Fanshawe riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from…
Work With The Bank, Or Sell Fast Usa?
Read An Opinion On: Mortgage Broker Shepparton By Christopher Granger The year 2007 started the latest recession that has afflicted the United States economy and people are still, to this day, seemingly surprised by the effects of such a torrid state. While the economy is cyclic a major cause of the most recent recession is…