Thursday, May 29, 2008 David Tchappat, a popular housemate recently evicted from the television reality program Big Brother Australia, has spoken out critically of his childhood experiences in the controversial religious group “Raven-Taylor-Hales Brethren“, referred to in Australian media as “Exclusive Brethren”. Tchappat was a participant in the edition Big Brother Australia 2008, and was voted off the show on May 25. Tchappat, 33, a former police officer and presently a firefighter, left the controversial group at age 19. He says he attempted to leave at age 17 but was…
Read MoreFIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: France, Belgium beat Uruguay, Brazil
Monday, July 9, 2018 On Friday, France defeated Uruguay 2–0 in the FIFA football World Cup quarter-finals and Brazil lost 1–2 against Belgium. With this defeat only countries from the UEFA Confederation are now remaining in the tournament. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=FIFA_World_Cup_2018_quarterfinals:_France,_Belgium_beat_Uruguay,_Brazil&oldid=4581380”
Read MoreVictoria Wyndham on Another World and another life
Thursday, December 13, 2007 Victoria Wyndham was one of the most seasoned and accomplished actresses in daytime soap opera television. She played Rachel Cory, the maven of Another World‘s fictional town, Bay City, from 1972 to 1999 when the show went off the air. Wyndham talks about how she was seen as the anchor of a show, and the political infighting to keep it on the air as NBC wanted to wrest control of the long-running soap from Procter & Gamble. Wyndham fought to keep it on the air, but…
Read MoreColorado College Tigers win 41st annual Great Lakes Invitational tournament
Friday, December 30, 2005 The Colorado College Tigers beat the Spartans of Michigan State University in men’s ice hockey on Friday, for the title of champions of the 41st annual Great Lakes Invitational ice hockey tournament at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Tigers, the team chosen to be invited into the tournament and appearing for the first time since 1965 in the tournament, led with a 5-0 lead during the second period, after which Michigan State switched goalies. The Spartans put freshmen Jeff Lerg into net, replacing Dominic Vicari,…
Read MoreFoods For High Blood Pressure 5 Foods That Are Essential For A Healthy Eating Plan}
Read More About: Gas Production Testing Measurement System Foods for High Blood Pressure – 5 Foods that are Essential for a Healthy Eating Plan by Alvin Hopkinson Hypertension is considerably dangerous and must be managed appropriately to alleviate further damaging medical conditions. On most occasions, physicians describe medication to control and lower high blood pressure. Unfortunately, the medications sustain excruciating and annoying side effects. Research indicates that there are a variety of foods for high blood pressure that can both reduce the risk of developing hypertension and lowering an existing…
Read MoreFormer WWE superstar Jeff Hardy arrested on major drug charges
Saturday, September 12, 2009 Former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Jeff Hardy has been arrested on five major drug charges. The former WWE Champion’s home was searched by police and they seized 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 Soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine and other items of drug paraphernalia. The estimated street value of the drugs is $2,500. Hardy’s charges are listed as “felony trafficking in opium, two counts of felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule III controlled substance,…
Read MoreStrongest earthquake in 40 years hits Southeast Asia
Sunday, December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean – The death toll continues to grow and millions face a homeless life in the new year as coastal communities in south Asia struggle against continued aftershocks and flooding caused by the largest earthquake to strike the planet in more than a generation. The magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on December 26, 2004, at 00:58:50 UTC (or 07:58:50 local time in Jakarta and Bangkok). The earthquake was the strongest in the world since the 9.2-magnitude Good…
Read MoreMV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli Naval Forces
Saturday, June 5, 2010 The 1,200-ton MV Rachel Corrie, an Irish aid ship, was seized by the Israeli Naval Forces, as it attempted to challenge the blockade of Gaza. It was seized in international waters, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Gaza’s shore. The military said its forces boarded ship from the sea, not helicopters and didn’t meet any resistance. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said: “No contact has yet been made with the kidnapped passengers but we have learned that they have been taken to Holon detention centre where they…
Read MoreFcc Testing Requirements Unintentional Radiators
Read More About: Monarch Connected Submitted by: K Devore FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subsection B Test Requirements for Unintentional Radiators In 1975 the FCC published new regulations as part of CFR 47 to protect radio and TV broadcast services. The new rules published as Part 15 covered a huge range of electronic devices. Control of conducted and radiated emissions were now required for all equipment that does not generate RF energy as part of its intended operation. Over the intervening years leading up to today the FCC have added…
Read MoreWikinews investigates the reconstruction of Pichilemu, Chile after February earthquake
Sunday, October 24, 2010 Left: A recently constructed kiosk with the new design. Image: Diego Grez.Right: The original design of the kiosk, as shown in the plans by the Municipality. Image: Ilustre Municipalidad de Pichilemu. Eight months after a catastrophic earthquake, Wikinews has investigated the devastation caused in February and the reconstruction of Pichilemu, Chile. The February 27 earthquake and a subsequent tsunami completely destroyed Pichilemu’s most coastal street and its oldest villages. Wikinews has also had access to the original design plans of the new kiosks in Pichilemu, and…
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