PTS Taiwan holds “Why Democracy?” the Movie Pre-launch Seminar to examine the democratic process in Taiwan

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Prior to the October 8 global launch of the political documentary film “Why Democracy?”, Public Television Service Taiwan (PTS Taiwan) held a preview seminar and invited some professionals at Eslite Bookstore Tung-nan Branch, Taipei City today. “Because we noticed on the importance of the democratic process …

Spray Foam Insulation: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Project

More On This Topic: Eco Architects Adelaide byAlma Abell This service is considered by most homeowners to be an energy efficient home improvement project. With spray foam insulation, dealing with high utility costs and heat loss are a thing of the past. Foam is preferable to traditional materials, like fiberglass …

Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive

Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving …

Teen broadcasts suicide online

Sunday, November 23, 2008 A Pembroke Pines, Florida teenager killed himself Wednesday, November 19, while broadcasting on the live video site Justin.tv. After making suicide threats and being encouraged by Justin.tv viewers and Bodybuilding.com forum members, Abraham K. Biggs, 19, committed suicide by taking an overdose of opiates and benzodiazepine, …

Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not …