Fortieth anniversary of first manned Moon landing

Monday, July 20, 2009 Today marks the 40th anniversary of the first ever landing of humans on the Moon. Launched on July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface at 20:17 UTC on July 20. The historic anniversary was marked by the current United States President, Barack Obama, meeting the crew, Neil …

Florida man charged with stealing Wi-Fi

Update since publication This article mentions that Wi-Fi stands for “Wireless Fidelity”, although this is disputed. Thursday, July 7, 2005 A Florida man is being charged with 3rd degree felony for logging into a private Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Internet access point without permission. Benjamin Smith III, 41, is set for a pre-trial hearing this month …

Bathroom Furnishings

By Linda Polansky There are luxurious bathroom arrangements that can be installed during a bathroom remodel project. These choices might include basins that are surfaced with smooth stone or ornamented with curved facets that feature handles made of durable brass. All of these splendid choices will offer major resale opportunities when the home dwellers place …

Space Shuttle Discovery landing cancelled for today/Brief

NASA has cancelled today’s planned landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery. Officials initially delayed the landing, but finally cancelled any attempts for today citing the reason as being “unstable, unacceptable cloud cover [with the] potential for showers in vicinity of landing site.” There will be two more opportunities tomorrow morning.

BDSM as business: An interview with the owners of a dungeon

Sunday, October 21, 2007 Torture proliferates American headlines today: whether its use is defensible in certain contexts and the morality of the practice. Wikinews reporter David Shankbone was curious about torture in American popular culture. This is the first of a two part series examining the BDSM business. This interview focuses on the owners of …

Art Linkletter, creator of “Kids Say the Darndest Things”, dies peacefully at 97

Thursday, May 27, 2010 Art Linkletter, creator of the television show Kids Say the Darndest Things, died peacefully in his Los Angeles, California home Wednesday. Linkletter was best known for his television broadcasting hits, Kids Say the Darndest Things, People Are Funny, The Art Linkletter Show, and House Party. Linkletter was also a famed author, …

CanadaVOTES: CHP candidate Steven Elgersma running in Haldimand—Norfolk

Friday, September 19, 2008 On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Christian Heritage Party candidate Steven Elgersma is standing for election in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk. Wikinews contacted Steven Elgersma, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address …

Helping Your Teen Have A Positive Orthodontics Experience}

See More About: Dental Cbd Cbd Dental Helping Your Teen Have a Positive Orthodontics Experience by Jordan Rocksmith Very few teens will admit to enjoying their time at the orthodontist. Usually these visits involve a lot of discomfort and frustration. If you have a teen who will soon be joining the ranks of orthodontic clients, …