Cleveland, Ohio clinic performs US’s first face transplant

March 2, 2023 0 Comments

Thursday, December 18, 2008 A team of eight transplant surgeons in Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, led by reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow, age 58, have successfully performed the first almost total face transplant in the US, and the fourth globally, on a woman so horribly disfigured due to trauma, that cost her an eye. …

National Hockey League news: February 16, 2008

March 1, 2023 0 Comments

Saturday, February 16, 2008 There were 5 games played in the National Hockey League on February 15, 2008. Contents 1 Game summaries 1.1 Atlanta Thrashers @ New Jersey Devils 1.2 Washington Capitals @ Florida Panthers 1.3 Columbus Blue Jackets @ Detroit Red Wings 1.4 Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks 1.5 Calgary Flames @ Los Angeles …

Africans keep the leading position at 2008 Mumbai Marathon

March 1, 2023 0 Comments

Sunday, January 20, 2008 2008 Mumbai Marathon.Image: BOMBMAN. The Standard Chartered Marathon, nicknamed “The Greatest Race on Earth“, held its third stage in Mumbai, India today. Because of the scorching hot weather in India, marathon runners had to adapt to the weather to overcome the challenge. More than 30,000 runners participated in this race, joined …

Arson suspected in Namdaemun gate fire in Seoul

March 1, 2023 0 Comments

Monday, February 11, 2008 File:Namdaemun Fire-2.PNGFirefighters extinguish the first portions of the fire. February 11, 2008, the day after the fire. Around 8:50 p.m. Korean Standard Time (11:50 UTC) on Sunday, a fire broke out at Sungnyemun Gate (more commonly referred to as Namdaemun Gate), one of the most iconic South Korean landmarks, located in …

Microsoft announces plan to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

February 26, 2023 0 Comments

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 On Monday, United States technology giant Microsoft announced their plans to acquire GitHub, a San Francisco, California-based web-based hosting service for software version control using Git, for 7.5 billion US Dollars (USD). File photo of Nat Friedman, reportedly to become CEO of GitHub. Image: Doc Searls. In the official announcement at …

Microsoft announces new security software, new version of Internet Explorer

February 25, 2023 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 16, 2005Bill Gates announced in a RSA security conference that Microsoft will release major security changes to Internet Explorer and will release a new version prior to the release of Longhorn, the replacement for Windows XP expected any time after 2005. Microsoft plans to include many features to increase security. These features are …

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi killed in airstrike

February 24, 2023 0 Comments

Thursday, June 8, 2006 Abu Musab al-Zarqawi The head of al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, has been killed in an air strike on a building north of Baqubah city, according to the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. “Today [sic] Zarqawi has been terminated,” he said Thursday, and suggested the man the United States had …

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

February 24, 2023 0 Comments

Monday, September 24, 2007 Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from …

Obama cabinet nominees withdraw over tax issues

February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 On Tuesday, United States President Barack Obama saw two of his cabinet nominations withdraw from consideration after issues with their taxes became public knowledge. Tom Daschle, official portrait I think I screwed up. Former Senator Tom Daschle from South Dakota withdrew after it was revealed he failed to pay US$128,203 in …

Britain’s Royal Windsor Castle to get hydro-electric power plant

February 22, 2023 0 Comments

Monday, July 25, 2005 Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor Castle, one of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom’s official residences, is to get a hydro-electric power scheme. The £1 million project will consist of a series of under-water turbines to be …