Sunday, June 26, 2011 The New York State Legislature passed a bill Friday that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state. It was signed into law by Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo. New York now becomes the sixth and largest U.S. state with legalized same-sex marriage. The practice is legal in Connecticut, Continue Reading
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NASA calls end to Mars Phoenix mission
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 NASA officials have decided to call an end to the Mars Phoenix Mission, after winter took hold of the red planet. NASA calls the mission a total success. “Phoenix has given us some surprises, and I’m confident we will be pulling more gems from this trove Continue Reading
Why Is Propane Gas In Danbury Ct Used?
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Atlex Stockyards Website byAlma Abell While millions of people use Propane Gas in their daily lives, they may not be aware of its many uses and benefits. Some people may not even know they are interacting with propane at all! Most people benefit Continue Reading
Study shows that aspirin might do more harm than good
Monday, August 31, 2009 A study performed at Edinburgh University, Scotland has shown that aspirin may do more harm to your health than good. The research at the university in Scotland was to assess the effects of taking aspirin on a daily basis where no prior or existing medical conditions Continue Reading
News briefs:June 1, 2010
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Spanish smoking ban takes effect in bars and restaurants
Sunday, January 2, 2011 A ban on smoking in public places has gone into force in Spain today. Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs will now be smoke-free across the country. The Spanish government had introduced voluntary regulations on smoking in 2006 which allowed for venues to ban smoking, but few chose Continue Reading
Amazing &Amp; Unique Wool
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Victoria House Needlecraft Website Amazing and Unique Wool Wool is one of the most amazing products I have ever used! Its uses are so many and so varied. Personally, I have come to depend on wool completely! I have even given up down Continue Reading
American racehorse Barbaro euthanized, co-owner reports
Monday, January 29, 2007 Barbaro, winner of the 2006 Kentucky Derby, was euthanized on the morning of January 29, according to co-owner Roy Jackson. Barbaro suffered a major injury to his right hind leg shortly after the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes. According to Jackson, “We just reached a Continue Reading
G20 protests: Inside a labour march
Wikinews accredited reporter Killing Vector traveled to the G-20 2009 summit protests in London with a group of protesters. This is his personal account. Friday, April 3, 2009 London — “Protest”, says Ross Saunders, “is basically theatre”. It’s seven a.m. and I’m on a mini-bus heading east on the M4 Continue Reading
Eight Californians seriously ill after eating live shellfish
Saturday, September 9, 2006 Eight Californians contracted a rare lung infection after eating live sawagani crabs at several southern California restaurants. The freshwater crabs, also known as river or regal crabs, were purchased in several restaurants, including Riptide Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill in Mission Viejo and Chomp Rockin’ Sushi Continue Reading