Energy companies to raise consumer rates

June 22, 2021 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 Reliant Energy and CenterPoint Energy–two local utilities in Houston, Texas–plan to increase consumer rates in response to increased demand and recent disasters. Reliant Energy is expected to raise rates to effect a 14% increase on a 1,000 kilowatt-hour bill. A typical customer could see an increase up to $20 per month. …

Wikinews interviews 0 A.D. game development team

June 22, 2021 0 Comments

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 A.D. is a historical, open source, strategy game, published by Wildfire Games. It focuses on the period between 500BC and 500AD. The game will be released in two parts: the first covering the pre-AD period, and the second running to 500AD. With development well underway, Wikinews interviewed the development team. …

Change Your Life With Acupuncture Treatment

June 21, 2021 0 Comments

Find Out More About: Excessive Sweating Treatment Sacramento byadmin While people have been practicing acupuncture for centuries, it has just recently become more accepted and mainstream, as doctors are treating patients with neurological, respiratory, and digestive issues without medicine or surgery. As more and more people get help with stress and emotional problems as well, …

Swaziland to receive financial bailout from South Africa

June 20, 2021 0 Comments

Thursday, August 4, 2011 The small African nation of Swaziland will receive a financial bailout from neighbouring South Africa. The South African government agreed to a loan of 2.4 billion rand ($350 million) after several organisations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected King Mswati III’s request for a bailout. King Mswati III released a …

U.K. National Portrait Gallery threatens U.S. citizen with legal action over Wikimedia images

June 20, 2021 0 Comments

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The English National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London has threatened on Friday to sue a U.S. citizen, Derrick Coetzee. The legal letter followed claims that he had breached …

Spelbound declared winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010

June 20, 2021 0 Comments

Monday, June 7, 2010 An acrobatic group known by the name of Spelbound has been declared as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010, a televised variety talent show competition broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom. As the winning act of the show, Spelbound have won £100,000 (US$144,580, €120,313, A$175,079) and a place at …

Appliances: Choosing The Right Refrigerator For Your Kitchen

June 20, 2021 0 Comments

By Cathy Peterson When you are looking to purchase a new refrigerator for your kitchen, there are several factors to consider. For most people, cost will be a factor. In addition, you will want to look at aesthetic factors that fit your kitchen’s style. Finally, what sort of things do you put into your refrigerator …

Rachel Rice wins Big Brother UK’s 2008 series

June 19, 2021 0 Comments

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Rachel Rice has won the 2008 series of Big Brother. The trainee teacher won the ninth series with 51.3% of the final vote. She defeated blind radio producer Mikey Hughes despite him being the bookies favourite. Others eliminated on the night included Sara Folino, Rex Newmark and Darnell Swallow. As well …

Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal delayed further

June 19, 2021 0 Comments

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 …

Wikipedia founder embroiled in affair and financial allegations

June 18, 2021 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The implosion of a relationship between Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and journalist Rachel Marsden has resulted in controversy and international headlines. Associated Press and ABC News have also …