Sunday, January 27, 2008 Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101. Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States. Schreckengost’s peers included the […]
Researchers discover high temperature enables more efficient hydrogen generation
Sunday, November 28, 2004 A more efficient way to produce useable hydrogen has been demonstrated by researchers. It uses very high-temperature electrolysis to separate hydrogen from water, so that hydrogen may be used for energy production. Electrolysis is one method by which laboratories and factories produce hydrogen. An electrical current is passed through water, breaking […]
The Need For Prayer Retreats
More On This Topic: Komatsu Genuine Parts Excavator Parts Australia The need for prayer retreats by Todd DawsonOur world has been seized by violence and unrest. There is no portion of land on this earth where there arent people and individuals suffering for their right to lead a respectable life. Millions die regularly for causes […]
21-year-old man sexually assaulted in New Zealand
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 A 21-year-old New Zealander, who has not been named, was sexually assaulted by another man early yesterday morning (NZDT) in Wellington, New Zealand. The New Zealand police have described the sexual attack as “prolonged and terrifying”. The man was first threatened with a weapon at a shopping center located in Riddiford […]
Wikinews’ overview of the year 2008
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Also try the 2008 World News Quiz of the year. What would you tell your grandchildren about 2008 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 years’ time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2008, what would the question be? The year that markets collapsed, or perhaps […]
Loss of integrity in underground city tunnel causes evacuation of Downtown Montreal
Sunday, August 26, 2007 A one-inch settlement of the roof of The Bay tunnel to the Montreal Metro caused authorities to evacuate 12 blocks of the Montreal downtown core. Several people noticed water infiltration in the tunnel over the last few days. On Friday, August 24, at 1 p.m., while investigating another water infiltration incident, […]
Caring For Your Moroccan Berber Carpet
More On This Topic: Tents For Sale Melbourne Australian Off Road Caravans Submitted by: Andy West Berber carpets have long held an attraction for many people. The Berber style of floor rugs speaks of a rustic, long-ago time when household needs were hand made with care and attention to functionality. They were crafted by people […]
On the campaign trail in the USA, September 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016 The following is the fifth edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: an arrest warrant is issued for the Green Party presidential […]
Twenty-five children injured in bus-truck collision in Florida
Sunday, June 12, 2005 A truck collided with a bus on Friday, seriously injuring five children and one adult, authories have said. The bus was taking 25 children of immigrant workers to an amusement arcade. “The more seriouslly hurt youngsters have suffered broken bones and head injuries”, said Fire-Rescue deputy Steve Delai. One young boy […]
The importance of influencers in the media and in marketing
Youtube just announced that they will be having a huge concert in Toronto this summer. They promise they will have some of the biggest stars on the web based on the number of followers and views on their videos. When I checked the list however I realized that I didn’t recognize any of them. More […]