Tuesday, January 26, 2010 The mystery of the location of a viewpoint used by English painter John Constable has been solved, after nearly 200 years. The Stour Valley and Dedham Church was painted in Suffolk, England, between 1814 and 1815, but changes to the landscape meant that the spot he chose was not known, despite the best efforts of historians […]
Category:Health
This is the category for Health. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 30 September 2022: Shooting injures three at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania, US 9 September 2022: Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster in Ohio, US permanently closed following serious accident 6 September 2022: Texas identifies first death involving monkeypox 11 July 2022: Virginia reports suspected monkeypox case […]
Engine troubles delay Airbus superjumbo tour
Saturday, November 5, 2005 The departure from France of the new Airbus A380 superjumbo airliner on a tour of Asia and Australia has been delayed, leading to a rearrangement of its public appearances. Citing “a precautionary measure”, Airbus announced that two of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on the prototype airliner would be replaced before the tour commenced. Singapore will […]
Obesity Surgery Abroad
See More About: Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost California Obesity Surgery Abroad by Astino The rate at which obesity is increasing is simply alarming, specifically in the West. That is what has given a momentous boost to the already prevalent procedure of bariatric surgery, commonly known as obesity or weight loss surgery. However it is not something than can be done […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Kate Holloway, Trinity-Spadina
Monday, October 1, 2007 Kate Holloway is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Trinity-Spadina 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 Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party […]
Sunshine Coast Council ratifies McDonald’s development rejection
Sunday, December 7, 2008 Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia —The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has formally ratified the rejection of the 24 hour McDonald’s in Minyama. The decision comes after council rejected the proposal earlier this week at a general committee meeting. McDonald’s forwarded an 11th hour compromise to deputy mayor Tim Dwyer in order to overturn the decision. The compromised […]
Personalize Your Home With A New Bedroom Set In Chicago
See More About: Kivari Mini Dresses Australia byAlma Abell Have you ever looked around your home and thought to yourself that it could really use some sprucing up? Does your furniture look all worn and faded? Well, believe it or not, but replacing your old furniture is actually one of the easiest methods of improving your living area. Plus, you […]
Copyright on musical recordings extended by twenty years in EU
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 The Council of the European Union voted yesterday to extend the term of copyright on sound recordings by twenty years, from 50 years to 70, preventing a number of early recordings of 1960s rock musicians including The Beatles from entering the public domain. The 1962 hit “Love Me Do” would have entered the public domain in […]
Thousands march in anti-Brexit protest, London
Thursday, March 28, 2019 Estimates by event organizers indicate roughly one million people marched in London on Saturday during an anti-Brexit (“British exit”) march, protesting the pending exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU). Protesters, carrying placards asking the government to revoke Article 50 — the EU treaty clause invoked by Brexit — and European Union flags, […]
House approves Senate amended economic stimulus package
Friday, February 8, 2008 The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan US$152 billion economic stimulus package that gives one-time rebates to United States citizens, US$600 for individuals or US$1,200 for couples plus US$300 for each child. US$300 checks would be sent to people on low-income including retirees on Social Security which was not included in the original […]