Monday, June 16, 2008 The Canadian Environmental Law Assocation and the Canadian organization Environmental Defence jointly conducted a study that was released to the public on Thursday, saying that chemicals released by new vinyl curtains may pose a significant health risk. The study noted that many shower curtains contain more than 100 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins, some […]
CSX freight train derails in Oneida, New York, tank car explodes
Monday, March 12, 2007 A CSX freight train traveling from Buffalo to Selkirk derailed in Oneida, New York. No injuries have yet been reported as a result of the accident. It is not yet known what caused the accident; CSX and NTSB officials are investigating. Twenty six of the train’s 79 cars derailed around 7:00 a.m. local time; the derailment […]
Sea lion walks from beach into Pantai Inn in California
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1 2 1 2 Last Tuesday early morning, a sea lion walked from the beach into Pantai Inn in La Jolla, California. The animal was rescued by local animal rescue authorities. Wikinews took an interview from Shane Pappas, a General Manager of the inn. ((Wikinews)) At what time of day did the sea lion enter the […]
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Get More Information Here: Rope Splicing Accessories Shower Enclosures with Heavy Glass Shower Doors are Best for Bath Remodel by Christy MartinWhen it comes time to renovate your bathroom look into getting rid of your old bathtub in favor of new shower enclosures with heavy glass shower doors. Most people never really needed their old bathtubs as for the most […]
Australian Air Force crews “at war” with Veterans’ Affairs over compensation
Friday, August 19, 2005The Australian Federal Government has revealed today that it is going to give A$21 million (US $15.76 million) as compensation to approximately 600 former RAAF maintenance workers, who where exposed to highly toxic chemicals while working on the fuel tanks of the nation’s F-111 fleet. Under the government’s proposal, depending on the amount of exposure, a worker […]
On the campaign trail in the USA, May 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016 The following is the first edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: a former Republican congressman briefly joins the Libertarian Party and runs for vice president; the […]
Despite passage of bailout bill, two US states may need loans
Sunday, October 5, 2008 Despite the passage of a 700 billion USD bill by the United States House of Representatives on Friday and the Senate on Wednesday, two U.S. states may need loans totaling over 14 billion dollars. California and Massachusetts are seeking at least 7 billion dollars each from the federal government as loans. Officials and lawmakers in both […]
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Get More Information Here: Unlawful Dismissal Rules In Australia Steps and Requirements Needed in Old Navy Online Application by nick26897 Founded in 1994, Old Navy Clothing Store continues to satisfy its customers with its American brands of fashion clothes, accessories and other fashion items. It is a subsidiary of Gap, Inc. and offers different brands including Forth, Towne and Banana […]
Wikinews Shorts: January 21, 2009
A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Contents 1 Obama requests halt to Guantanamo trials 2 New York Jets hire new head coach 3 Two strong earthquakes strike the South Pacific Contribute to Wikinews by expanding these briefs or add a new one. One of President Barack Obama’s first acts of office was to request a suspension […]
Pakistan’s judicial crisis deepens as police attack and seal private news channel
Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pakistan police stormed the offices of television news broadcaster Geo news in the capital city using tear gas and firing rubber bullets in the building. Police personnel charged into the facility batons drawn and thrashed offices and attacked the staff of GEO News and its sister affiliates the The News International and Jang newspaper, forcing the […]