Read More About: Enthusiast Australia Motor Insurance byAlma Abell It takes very special circumstances for any of us to actually plan ahead to have our car’s windshield replaced. Maybe we might feel the need to have it tinted to cut down on glare? But, not only are there laws governing the amount of tint, there…
NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft lands safely on Mars
Monday, May 26, 2008 NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft has landed safely on Mars, following a ten-month flight. Landing occurred yesterday evening at around 23:38 GMT (20:38 EDT), with confirmation being received by flight controllers around fifteen minutes later at 23:53, the communications delay due to the time taken for light and radio signals to travel from…
In depth: XM and Sirius merger
Wikipedia has more about this subject: XM/Sirius merger On 19 February 2007, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio announced a move that will change the face of satellite radio in the United States and Canada: XM and Sirius will be merging, creating a single satellite radio provider. This in-depth page will track Wikinews and…
Apple to give free cases, refunds to iPhone 4 owners
Saturday, July 17, 2010 Apple Inc. announced Friday that it will give owners of its new iPhone 4 a free case in response to mounting concerns over the device’s antenna placement. The iPhone 4 antenna is actually a metal strip that wraps around the side of the device, which has caused dropped calls when held…
Congressional dems visit to Iraq encourages support of Bush $81B “reconstruction” plan
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 A visit to Baghdad’s “Green Zone” on two separate days last week (March 22 and 24, 2005) has convinced Washington’s Democratic senators and representatives that things are going well. The Senate delegation, led by Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev), visited on Tuesday. The House delegation, led by Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), visited…
UK government loses personal information of 25 million people
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling announced to a shocked House of Commons today that two password-protected — but not encrypted — computer disks containing the entire Child Benefit database have been lost in transit between the offices of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Washington, Tyne & Wear…
Digest/22November2004
Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Digest for 22-29 November 2004 < 15-22 November 2004 • Index • 29 November-5 December 2004 > This a collection of articles whose datelines read between 22 and 29 November. They have not necessarily gone through a peer-review process, and may not even be done. This is essentially an index right…
Hiring A Reliable Contractor For Roofing Services
Read More About: Custom Energy Efficient Home Builders Adelaide Adelaide Passive House Builders byadmin Home-owners cringe over the thought of needing to repair or replace their roof. Although this is a frequently experienced emotion, individuals typically feel at ease once they learn just how quick, hassle-free, and inexpensive these services can be. In order to…
Volunteers and food needed for flooded Manitoba, Canada
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Local municipal and provincial volunteers in Manitoba, Canada are exhausted in their efforts to divert the rising waters of the Red River of the North. It has been hard work with little sleep for the residents who live on the shores of the Red River to shore up their defences with…
UK inflation rate increases to 4%
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have made a statement saying the inflation rate of the United Kingdom measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 4% in January 2011. In December 2010, this figure was 3.7%. According to BBC News Online, 4% is the highest CPI that the UK…