Saturday, May 3, 2008 In a dominating performance, Big Brown triumphed in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Jockey Kent Desormeaux gave Big Brown a stalking ride, even as he was 4-wide along the backstretch. Once they reached the top of the stretch, Big Brown grabbed the lead and won going away, 4 3/4 lengths away from…
Gay Talese on the state of journalism, Iraq and his life
Saturday, October 27, 2007 Gay Talese wants to go to Iraq. “It so happens there is someone that’s working on such a thing right now for me,” the 75-year-old legendary journalist and author told David Shankbone. “Even if I was on Al-Jazeera with a gun to my head, I wouldn’t be pleading with those bastards!…
CanadaVOTES: Liberal Dr. Eric Hoskins running in Haldimand—Norfolk
On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Liberal candidate Dr. Eric Hoskins is standing for election in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk. Wikinews contacted Dr. Eric Hoskins, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address them. Wikinews is in…
Catering Ideas For Corporate Events
Here’s An Opinion On: Lunchtime Website If you are plain any event for your office, the best thing to do is plan early and chooses a caterer with a few ideas in hand. Although many caterers have ready-to-go menus, most of them will work with you to ensure the food at the conference is a…
Australian state of Victoria to enter five-day lockdown following more than a dozen active COVID-19 cases
Thursday, July 15, 2021 With at least 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria, Australia state Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a five-day lockdown to commence at 11:59 PM tonight. The lockdown regulations list only five reasons to leave home: for food and supplies, excercise, care or caregiving, work or education if not possible from…
North Korean veteran statesman Ri Yong Mu dies aged 97
Saturday, January 29, 2022 North Korean state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported yesterday that high-ranking political and military official Ri Yong-mu died of acute myocardial infarction on Thursday morning at age 97. Ri held positions in the State Inspection Commission, the Ministry of Public Security, the Traffic Commission and in the General Political Bureau of the…
Tonga enters lockdown after detecting new COVID-19 cases
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Yesterday, Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni announced the country would go under lockdown starting today. This comes after two COVID-19 cases were detected among the workers handling foreign aid in the capital Nuku’alofa. According to officials, another three cases of coronavirus were detected among the family members of the port workers….
2021 Car Buying Resolutions: Set The Right Goals For The New Year
Here’s An Opinion On: Trex 550l The end of 2020 was one of the most awaited and anticipated part of the year. Now that we can finally bid goodbye to 2020, we welcome 2021 with new hopes and in regards that it will be a better year. With the onset of a new year, we…
UK Serious Fraud Office to investigate MG Rover collapse
Sunday, July 5, 2009 The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office is to launch an investigation into the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover. The move follows the conclusion of a four-year enquiry started immediately after the firm became insolvent. The group of four who owned MG Rover — John Towers, Nick Stephenson, Peter Beale and…
Clinical Signs And Treatment Options For Flea Bite Dermatitis In Dogs
Here’s An Opinion On: Ash Aryal Clinical Signs and Treatment Options For Flea Bite Dermatitis in Dogs by Dr Jerry Flea allergy, also referred to as flea dermatitis, is the most frequently found type of allergy identified in canines and is brought on by the bite of a flea. It\’s the primary cause of scratching…