On October 1, 2007 the Ford Motor Company announced a grant of $5 million to be distributed annually in $1 million increments to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Initiative (MITEI). In so doing, Ford became the Initiative’s first sustaining member and will have a seat on the MITEI Executive Committee, a body charged with […]
Late last year, Caterpillar launched its largest wheel loader ever, also known as the Caterpillar 994K Wheel Loader. Heavy machinery fans the world over have been marvelling at its sizeable increase in capacity, boosted power output and mechanical upgrades. Here are five facts about the new Caterpillar wheel loader that you need to know. More […]
When it comes to office planning there’s a great deal at stake, and it would certainly not be an exaggeration to suggest that the design of an office and its layout could make a significant impact on the success of the business. Since those who work within the offices once they have been finished will […]
Trucks are utility vehicles used in myriad way such as fire trucks, cranes, carriers and heavy haulers. Truck equipment is what defines these different vehicles that are used in different situations. … Trucks are utility vehicles used in myriad way such as fire trucks, cranes, carriers and heavy haulers. Truck equipment is what defines these […]
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Goodluck Jonathan, vice-president of Nigeria, has become the country’s acting president after president Umaru Yar’Adua travelled to Saudi Arabia last November to receive medical treatment for a heart condition. In a televised address, Jonathan commented, “I am fully aware of the responsibilities reposed in me, and I want to reassure all […]
Thursday, September 6, 2012 The following is the tenth in a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2012 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after a brief mention of some of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: Wikinews interviews the Peace and Freedom Party vice […]
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006The state’s teachers and schools chief Jack O’Connell have settled their lawsuit against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and, as a result, billions of dollars in school funding O’Connell and the teachers claimed the governor misappropriated during the state’s fiscal crisis will be returned to the schools. “The restoration of funding to Califoria school […]
A compilation of brief news reports for Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Contents 1 US media group Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 2 Quebec votes in general election 3 Bailout for US automakers nears agreement Contribute to Wikinews by expanding these briefs or add a new one. The United States media group Tribune Company has filed for […]
Friday, February 6, 2009 Denny’s 1,600 chain restaurants across North America, Puerto Rico and Canada, were slammed for eight hours Tuesday with hungry patrons standing on sidewalks for nearly two hours to take advantage of the $5.99 “Grand Slam Breakfast” giveaway. Denny’s, a dining chain with annual revenue of about $900 million, has advertised in […]