Sunday, June 8, 2008 Eight people are dead and two more are missing and presumed dead after an explosion and fire on a cargo ship undergoing repairs at a naval dockyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The container ship MV Yenisey was the scene of an explosion while in drydock at about 3:00 p.m. Moscow time (11:00 GMT). Ten people were missing […]
Canadian soldiers injured in three APC crash
Monday, February 19, 2007 Thirteen Canadian soldiers sustained minor injuries yesterday when three light armoured vehicles (LAV III) smashed into each other in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The LAV IIIs are reported to have sustained minor damage. Seven soldiers were taken to the Canadian-run provincial reconstruction base medical clinic. Six soldiers were transferred by air to the NATO hospital in Kandahar airfield. […]
The Average Price Of Used Toyota Corolla
Click Here For More Specific Information On: 2020 Corolla In the Venezuelan market in 2009 ranks as the ninth most cars sold, this despite shutdowns suffered by the company based in Cumana, Sucre Edo. This vehicle is sold in Venezuela with two types of transmission, synchronous and automatic, two engine sizes and three different models: The basic XLi 1.6L, the […]
Man calls for seizure of Justice Souter home, under eminent domain ruling
Friday, July 1, 2005 In the wake of a United States Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. New London on eminent domain last week, a California man has proposed that Justice David Souter‘s New Hampshire home be seized by the state and a hotel be built on the site. Logan Darrow Clements faxed a letter to town officials in Weare, […]
World’s first double arm transplant undertaken in Munich
Saturday, August 2, 2008 A 54-year-old German farmer who lost both arms in a farming accident six years ago has become the first patient to receive a complete double arm transplant. The patient, whose name has not been released, underwent the operation at the Klinikum rechts der Isar, part of the Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München), last week; […]
Arrangement of light receptors in the eye may cause dyslexia, scientists say
Friday, October 20, 2017 Research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Wednesday by Albert Le Floch and Guy Ropars of French University of Rennes claims dyslexia may be caused by the way the photoreceptors in dyslexic individuals’ eyes are arranged. Co-author Ropars said, “Our observations lead us to believe that we indeed found a potential cause of […]
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Click Here For More Specific Information On: Residential Painters Corlette byAlma Abell Homeowners often wonder when they should get roofing work done on their residences. After winter snow, ice, and the wind have damaged shingles, but before summer thunderstorms begin to wreak their havoc, roofing companies often have the time available to get to a number of different jobs. Consequently, […]
RuPaul speaks about society and the state of drag as performance art
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Few artists ever penetrate the subconscious level of American culture the way RuPaul Andre Charles did with the 1993 album Supermodel of the World. It was groundbreaking not only because in the midst of the Grunge phenomenon did Charles have a dance hit on MTV, but because he did it as RuPaul, formerly known as Starbooty, […]
US Justice Department to withdraw Stevens charges
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 The United Stated Department of Justice has asked for corruption charges against former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens to be dropped because evidence was withheld from the defense team by the original prosecutors. The Justice Department has stated that they will not retry Stevens. In a statement, US Attorney General Eric Holder said, “After careful review, I […]
Navy helping New Orleans pets
Saturday, September 17, 2005 The Spanish word “tortuga” means “turtle.” But in the wake of the New Orleans disaster, the USS Tortuga is helping other animals. For nearly two weeks now, sailors from Tortuga’s repair division have devoted much of their time during this disaster relief operation to ensure the health and comfort of displaced pets. September 4th, just after […]