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Indonesian blackout caused by lack of generation capacity

30 November, 2021

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Saturday, August 20, 2005 A power outage in Indonesia that left about 100 million people without electricity has caused a political crisis. The country’s state-owned energy monopoly, PLN, has not determined the immediate cause, and the country’s president has ordered the national intelligence agency and police to investigate. The blackout appears related to deficiencies in […]

Wikinews Interview: Experts in IT industry comment about security of WiMAX

29 November, 2021

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Monday, May 5, 2008 Computers and technology make our modern lifestyle more convenient, but they also create new risks like computer viruses and hacking. Many people want to enjoy the convenience of new technology, but they may not be aware of its problems. WiMAX is being promoted in Taiwan by the Taipei Computer Association, the […]

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

29 November, 2021

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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 […]

International Online Dating: Different Cultures, Different Challenges

28 November, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Public Relations Agency Australia By Tim Zelmer There was a time when the largest determining factor in any romantic relationship was proximity. The girl next door, down the street or on the other side of town was pretty much the extent of the options available for most single […]

In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy

28 November, 2021

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Friday, May 26, 2006 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 […]

KKE: Interview with the Greek Communist Party

27 November, 2021

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Thursday, May 13, 2010 Wikinews reporter Iain Macdonald has performed an interview with Dr Isabella Margara, a London-based member of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE). In the interview Margara sets out the communist response to current events in Greece as well as discussing the viability of a communist economy for the nation. She also […]

Andrea Muizelaar on fashion, anorexia, and life after ‘Top Model’

27 November, 2021

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Monday, November 26, 2007 In the 18 months since Andrea Muizelaar was crowned winner of the reality TV series Canada’s Next Top Model, her life has been a complete whirlwind. From working in a dollar store in her hometown of Whitby, Ontario, to modeling haute couture in Toronto, she had reached her dream of becoming […]

Is She Getting Ready To Dump You? Telltale Signs Your Girlfriend Wants To Break Up

24 November, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Gym Equipment Is she getting ready to dump you? Obviously, you hope the answer to this question is no. There isn’t a man alive who wants to entertain the thought of the woman he loves dumping him. You can’t ignore that little voice in the back of your […]

China completes “mammoth” Three Gorges Dam hydro-electricity project

24 November, 2021

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Saturday, May 20, 2006 The People’s Republic of China has announced the completion of an enormous dam across the Yangtze River, an important milestone for the world’s largest hydroelectric project. The official Xinhua News Agency reports the event as a “landmark in the construction of the project.” Launched in 1993, the Three Gorges Project, including […]

Tips On How To Hire The Best Company For Roof Repairs In Orland Park

22 November, 2021

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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Tenderconsulting byAlma Abell The roof is one of the most significant components of any building structure. It protects the buildings and its inhabitants from extreme weather conditions and other unwanted elements. If a roof is damaged, it is essential to ensure that it is fixed by a qualified […]