Feverfew compound gets at leukemia roots
Wednesday, February 23, 2005A compound in the common daisy-like plant feverfew kills human leukemia stem cells and could form the basis for newer, more effective drugs for the disease. American researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York say that it could take months to develop aContinue Reading
What Is The Lemon Law?
Here’s An Opinion On: Toyota Hybrid Sunshine Coast byAlma Abell What exactly is the Lemon Law? The Federal Government passed a Lemon Law in 1975 and since that time every state in this country has passed their own. These laws were created to protect buyers in cases where vehicle manufacturersContinue Reading
Africans keep the leading position at 2008 Mumbai Marathon
Sunday, January 20, 2008 The Standard Chartered Marathon, nicknamed “The Greatest Race on Earth“, held its third stage in Mumbai, India today. Because of the scorching hot weather in India, marathon runners had to adapt to the weather to overcome the challenge. More than 30,000 runners participated in this race,Continue Reading
Date announced for by-election to replace former New Zealand PM Clark
Monday, April 20, 2009 The government has announced 13 June as the date for the upcoming Mount Albert by-election. The by-election has been caused by former Prime Minister Helen Clark‘s departure to head the United Nations Development Program. While it is considered to be a safe Labour seat, the by-electionContinue Reading
Four families left homeless after apartment fire in Buffalo, New York
Monday, June 25, 2007 Buffalo, New York —At least four families have been left homeless after a fire ripped through an apartment in a four-apartment building at 630-632 Plymouth Avenue in Buffalo, New York. One person had to jump out of a second floor window to get to safety andContinue Reading
The Safety Of Using Recycled Wooden Pallets
Here’s An Opinion On: Outdoor Kitchen For Sale byadmin It seems like every business is looking to go a little green in order to help the environment and attract customers who only patronize businesses that are proactive at protecting natural resources. With wooden pallet production using a vast amount ofContinue Reading
American film director John Hughes dies at age 59
Thursday, August 6, 2009 American film director John Hughes, noted for such movies as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, died Thursday due to a heart attack. A statement, released by his representative, said that he experienced the heart attack while on a morning stroll in Manhattan,Continue Reading
Wikinews interviews former Salt Lake City mayor and 2012 presidential candidate Rocky Anderson
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Former Salt Lake City mayor and human rights activist Rocky Anderson took some time to discuss his 2012 U.S. presidential campaign and the newly-created Justice Party with Wikinews reporter William S. Saturn. Anderson served as mayor of Salt Lake City for eight years (2000–2008) as aContinue Reading
Carbon trading scheme proposed by British MP
Thursday, July 20, 2006 The UK Environment Secretary, David Miliband proposed a carbon trading scheme for private citizens during the Audit Commission‘s annual lecture. Under the scheme all individuals will receive equal carbon points and can trade electricity, gas, petrol and air travel for carbon points. Mr. Miliband argues thatContinue Reading
Ensuring The Best Performance Of Your Horse}
Here’s An Opinion On: Oil And Gas Well Production Testing Ensuring The Best Performance Of Your Horse by cartalinmarkEquine supplements are not just quick fix remedies or stimulants for producing a quicker results. An effective diet produced by an add-on food can enable the horse to attend the standing ofContinue Reading