Saturday, July 7, 2007 At least 38 new cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu have been found in wild birds in eastern Germany today. These discoveries, in conjunction with the fifth outbreak in France in 17 months, have prompted both countries to raise the bird flu risk assessment level. German scientists discovered...
Japan announces moon program
April 6, 2005 Japan announced on Wednesday a program to send astronauts to the moon by 2025. The plan calls for the establishment of a moon base that would be operated by Japanese astronauts and robots. “Until now, the question has been, ‘Can Japan develop its own manned spaceship?’ We will know the answer...
What To Expect When Searching For Dog Boarding In Lombard
More Detail Here: Art Tours Italy byAlma Abell If you are going on vacation or need to be away for business and are searching for Dog Boarding in Lombard, there are several factors to consider when selecting the kennel for boarding. There are a few different options for short term housing for your dog,...
Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal delayed further
Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 “Court...
Street Sense wins Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 5, 2007 Street Sense cruised to a 2 1/4 length victory in the 133rd Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Ridden by jockey Calvin Borel, Street Sense is the first Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner to capture the Kentucky Derby, and the colt is the 3rd post-time favorite in the last 7 years to win...
10 Tips To Potty Train Your Toddler
More Detail Here: Dog Litter Box Submitted by: Angela Glancy Sometimes new parents are overwhelmed by the prospect of potty training their child, and so they simply put it off. However, it does not need to be such a source of stress for you or your child, and here are ten simple ideas to...
Wikinews Shorts: May 7, 2007
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, May 7, 2007. A 30 meter section of a gas pipeline in Luka (near Kiev) in Ukraine has been destroyed by an explosion. Although supplies to Europe via this pipeline have stopped, Ukrainian Energy Minister Georgi E. Boyko said that supplies to Europe would not be affected....
Two British girls arrested for smuggling in Ghana
Thursday, July 12, 2007 Two 16-year-old British girls were arrested in Accra, Ghana earlier this month for apparently attempting to smuggle £300,000 worth of cocaine in laptop bags. Yasemin Vatansever, of Cypriot descent and Yatunde Diya of Nigerian descent were arrested as they attempted to board a British Airways flight from the Kotoka International...
What To Do When You Want To Buy And Sell Jewelry
More Detail Here: New Age Caravans Warrnambool byAlma Abell There are many different methods that you can use to buy used pieces of jewelry. However, if you’re looking to sell either broken or unwanted jewelry, and you want to get the best price possible, there are a few things that you need to consider....
Cloned cattle’s milk and meat seem safe, according to new study
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 A National Academy of Sciences report (.pdf) last year said that while the milk and meat from cloned animals would not likely make anyone sick, more research should be performed. Now, a new US-Japan study published in the April 11 online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of...