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Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

Friday, May 16, 2008 Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. According to the Saint Martin newspaper The Daily Herald and the shipping news journal Lloyd’s List, the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on […]

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Caring For Velvet Furniture Upholstery

See More About: Interior Designers Melbourne Alexander Pollock By Jessica Whittaker Velvet-covered furniture is some of the most elegant upholstered furniture available. Velvet is luxurious and can add richness and a touch of class to any dcor. Unfortunately, it also attracts fuzz and can be difficult to clean without robbing it of its wonderful texture. […]

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This is the category for sports. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 23 April 2018: English football: Arsène Wenger to leave Arsenal at season end 14 April 2018: Football: Spanish striker Fernando Torres to leave Atlético Madrid after season end 31 March 2018: Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner banned from 2018 Indian […]

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Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations Series begins in Sydney

Friday, September 20, 2013 Cathedral Square, Sydney, Australia —Wikinews attended the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations Series in Cathedral Square, Sydney, ongoing from Wednesday. This is the first time an international wheelchair rugby event has been held outdoors, and in this arena. Three nations are competing: the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. 1 2 3 4 […]

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“Junk” foods may affect aggressive behaviour and school performance

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 Dr. Stephen Schoenthaler, a Professor of Criminal Justice at the California State University in Stanislaus, has long argued that there is a link between a healthy diet and decreased aggressive behaviour, as well as with increased IQ and school performance. Dr. Schoenthaler is well-known for a youth detention center study where […]

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CFPB records fewer complaints in early days of US government shutdown

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Unlike some parts of the US Federal Government, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been open during the federal government shutdown and recording a record-low number of complaints submitted by consumers against mortgage companies, credit card companies, student loan providers, banks, money transfer providers, companies who provide credit reports, and […]

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IBM Releases 500 patents to open source community

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IBM Releases 500 patents to open source community
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Saturday, January 15, 2005 United States –”IBM hereby commits not to assert any of the 500 U.S. patents listed below, as well as all counterparts of these patents issued in other countries, against the development, use or distribution of Open Source Software.” [1] So begins the pledge IBM has made to “any individual, community, or […]

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English FA Cup third round draw

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English FA Cup third round draw
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Monday, December 3, 2007 The draw for the third round of the 2007-08 FA Cup was held on December 2 in England. The third round is where teams from the Premier League and Football League Championship join the cup. Aston Villa have been drawn at home to Manchester United. The two teams will meet for […]

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Oil in Alberta spill may be carcinogenic

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Oil in Alberta spill may be carcinogenic
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005 The province of Alberta, Canada is considering legal action against Canadian National Railway for failing to warn that a derailment last week contaminated Wabamun Lake with a hazardous chemical. The 700,000 litres of heavy Bunker C fuel oil that spilled into the lake asphyxiated birds and killed fish. In addition, one […]

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New Zealand dog saves five children; receives international attention

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New Zealand dog saves five children; receives international attention
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Saturday, May 5, 2007 A small, “nicely trained” Jack Russell Terrier gave his life to help save a group of five children from two aggressive pitbulls last Sunday in Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand. The dog named George is being described as a hero, gathering a huge amount of international media interest in the process. The […]

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