Friday, June 19, 2009 The University of Toronto SciNet Consortium went online yesterday with the IBM System x iDataPlex Supercomputer. U of T’s IBM System x is now the fastest computer outside of the United States, the largest Intel processor based IBM installation internationally and the twelfth most powerful globally. It will be used for […]
Read MoreFriday, November 3, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region. The candidates for this region are John Sanderson, Susan DiMarco (this wards incumbent), Tibor Bankuti, Theo Goary and Sukhwant Thethi. […]
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Read MoreFriday, September 7, 2012 London, England — On Wednesday, Wikinews interviewed Duncan Campbell, one of the creators of wheelchair rugby. ((Laura Hale)) You’re Duncan Campbell, and you’re the founder of… Duncan Campbell: One of the founders of wheelchair rugby. ((Laura Hale)) And you’re from Canada, eh? Duncan Campbell: Yes, I’m from Canada, eh! (laughter) ((Laura […]
Read MoreFriday, September 15, 2006 A 35-year old woman, Venus Critchfield of Philipippi, West Virginia, United States was convicted of child abuse and sentenced to two to six years in prison. Critchfield was accused of beating her stepchildren with boards, and using hooks and ropes to secure them and force them to stand for long periods […]
Read MoreClick Here For More Specific Information On: Eco Friendly Home Builders Australia byAlma Abell Many homeowners overlook the inspection process for their sewer line when they purchase their property. It is a crucial inspection that must be conducted by professionals. This is especially so for homes which are older than ten years of age. Due […]
Read MoreFriday, April 9, 2021 On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Republican-governed US state of Arkansas became the first in the country to ban specific treatment types to transgender youth under the age of eighteen, irrespective of parental consent. It is to become law at the earliest by the 91st day after the legislative session’s recess, or […]
Read MoreSaturday, February 27, 2010 At 06:34 UTC today, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile, triggering a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean. The tsunami has already hit the French Polynesia islands, with waves reaching two metres (six feet) high damaging to the coast. In Fiji Japanese officials expect waves 2.3 metres (7.5 feet high). Australia and […]
Read MoreTuesday, November 20, 2007 Last night HBO premiered I Am An Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA. Since its inception, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made headlines and raised eyebrows. They are almost single-handedly responsible for the movement against animal testing and their efforts have raised the suffering animals […]
Read MoreClick Here For More Specific Information On: Outdoor Furniture For Sale New York What Are The Varieties of Outdoor Furniture? by Amy Hong Some varieties of outdoor furniture are hardwoods, aluminum, sling, stainless steel, synthetic rattan/wicker. Kwila, a sort of hardwood, is quite expensive. This sort of hardwood is durable and imported from Southeast Asia […]
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