Reflections, Lichtenstein, two new exhibitions at Edinburgh’s Modern One

Saturday, March 14, 2015 This weekend saw the opening of two new exhibitions at Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern Art. Wikinews attended Thursday’s press preview for the event where a full contingent of the capital’s press turned out to see the striking collection of paintings, photographs, and other works. Presented below are a selection of

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More dog and cat food recalled in the United States

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Natural Balance Pet Foods has recalled some of its wet and dry food for cats and dogs after several owners said that their pets were becoming sick. The company urges owners to stop feeding their pets the food immediately. The brands recalled include Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and

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City Planning Board postpones decision on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal

Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 “Court date

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It’s Time To Hire Dallas Pool Builders

Read More About: Scaffold Newcastle For Sale By George Brennan Families continue to be weary of major purchases as the threat of a bad economy still looms over the nation. Many of these families can handle a pool and would be able to handle a pool, but think twice because of the events of the

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American who owns BenedictXVI.com wants “one of those hats”

Saturday, April 23, 2005 Rogers Cadenhead, the American owner of BenedictXVI.com, has made a few requests in his blog. Mr. Cadenhead registered the valuable domain on April 1 along with ClementXV.com, InnocentXIV.com, LeoXIV.com, PaulVII.com and PiusXIII.com; all in anticipation of the recent Papal conclave 2005. After Cardinal Ratzinger’s election as Pope Benedict XVI, international media

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Authorities arrest 7 state officials over Mexico childcare centre fire

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Authorities in the Mexican state of Sonora arrested 7 state officials, from the state finance department, yesterday; and charged them with negligent homicide for the deaths of 47 children in a fire at a daycare centre that occurred earlier this month. In 2005, the Hermosillo, Mexico daycare was advised to carry

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Motorsport: A1GP Shanghai, China results

Sunday, April 15, 2007 A1 Team New Zealand has won the feature race at the A1 Grand Prix in Shanghai, China today, followed by A1 Team Great Britain and A1 Team Germany. The third place win for Germany has secured the 2006/2007 championship. In qualifying for the sprint race, Great Britain’s driver Robbie Kerr managed

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Used Cooking Oil The Unlikely Black Gold

Read More About: Consillion Website Do you use outdoor containers for your used cooking oil storage? If so, you could be losing hundreds of dollars each year – without even realizing it. You may not think that container of rancid oil is worth much, but to the right recycling company, it can be worth a

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Australian police commander caught speeding at 175 kph

Thursday, October 23, 2008 An on duty superintendent in the New South Wales Police Force was caught speeding in an unmarked police car at 176km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Olympic Highway near Junee, New South Wales on October 13. Superintendent Frank Goodyer, who was caught by his own officers in the Wagga Wagga

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