Drought conditions hit much of US again in 2012

Monday, July 9, 2012
Over half of the contiguous United States is experiencing drought conditions, according to a report released Thursday by the National Weather Service. The report, addressing the period through this coming September, predicted many states will see these conditions persist, or worsen.
Further government reports indicate that high temperatures have played a role in the drought.Read More…

Toronto’s Anime North 2019 brings thousands of fans together

Friday, May 31, 2019
Many thousands of anime and manga fans descended on the Toronto Congress Centre for Anime North, a fan-run convention launched in 1997. Spread between four venues over three days, May 24 to 26, the event featured J-pop maid idols, voice actors, writers, and more. Wikinews attended.
Despite the ample indoor spaces, the parking lot of the Centre is also a hub of activity, withRead More…

Why We Need Yoga Now}

More Detail Here: Yoga Teacher Education Online Why We Need Yoga Now by Chandra Yoga InternationalYoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow. Swami Satyanada Saraswati
We see it all around us. People are not well. High rates of depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness are raRead More…

Restrictions imposed in China textile trade with U.S.

Saturday, May 21, 2005 In an effort to ease complaints by the U.S. and Europe about a heavy influx of low priced Chinese goods, China will raise export tariffs on 74 categories of textile products in June. This follows plans from the U.S. to impose quotas on Chinese textiles and clothing.
Products likely to see an increase from the Chinese move include synthetic fiber shirts, trousers, knit shRead More…

Judge orders residents and city to come to agreement on partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York

Thursday, June 19, 2008
Buffalo, New York —Judge Justice Christopher Burns of the New York State Supreme Court has ordered a halt to an emergency demolition on a 19th century stable and livery on 428-430 Jersey Street in Buffalo, New York that partially collapsed on Wednesday June 11, initially causing at least 15 homes to be evacuated. At least two homes remain evacuated.
Burns orders that boRead More…

Chantelle wins Celebrity Big Brother

Friday, January 27, 2006
Chantelle Houghton has won the British reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother. Michael Barrymore came in second place. Houghton, 22, was the only non-celebrity on the show and was given a secret mission for four days by Big Brother to convince the other housemates she was a member of the fictional band “Kandy Floss”.
The television show, aired on Channel 4 in the United Read More…

Toyota recalls up to 1.8 million automobiles

Saturday, January 30, 2010
The automobile manufacturer Toyota has said that it will recall up to 1.8 million cars across Europe, after a problem with the accelerator pedal was discovered.
According to the firm, eight models were affected by the problem — AYGO, iQ, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Verso, Avensis, and RAV4 — after it was discovered that the accelerator may become stuck in a depressed poRead More…

Iranian air politician blames pilot error for yesterday’s jet crash

Monday, January 25, 2010
Reza Nakhjavani, head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, has publicly stated that he blames yesterday’s jet crash on pilot error. Nobody was killed when the Tupolev Tu-154 crash-landed and caught fire on the runway.
Media reports at the time said the aircraft was performing an emergency landing in Mashad owing to a passenger requiring medical attention. Nakhjavani saRead More…

NYC Transit on strike

Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Calling it a “fight for dignity on the job, a concept foreign to the MTA,” Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) President Roger Toussaint officially declared that its union members are now on strike, extending the job action, and bringing the subways and buses of New York City to a halt.
MTA President Peter Kalikow and Toussaint took part in last night’s negotiationRead More…

Booking One Of The Exciting Tours In Waikiki

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Traveling to Hawaii is something that many only dream of. It is important to make the most of every single minute of your trip. There is so much to see and do while you are there. Many people like to book exciting Tours in Waikiki because they are guided and you will see wonderful sights such as the Pearl Harbor Memorial and Royal Circle IslaRead More…