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Zimbabwe Crisis: Latest news
" For most people in the crisis-torn country, life is still a daily struggle to put food on their families’ plates. CAFOD has worked in Zimbabwe for many years but we need to re-double our efforts to feed... Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan
"A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Tuesday but there were no immediate reports of damage, casualties or tsunamis, the Seismology Centre said. The undersea tremor, which could be felt in the capital Taipei, struck at 11:16 am (0316 GMT) about 31... Universities go green by eliminating cafeteria trays
Universities across the US are starting to ban cafeteria trays. I found this piece quite interesting, but I’m torn if a ban will actually make a difference. It seems like the banning of trays... Man dies in shooting at N.B. border
"Traffic attempting to cross the Canada-United States border at Woodstock, N.B., was rerouted briefly on Thursday morning following a shooting. The RCMP said they responded to the shooting at the Woodstock border crossing at approximately 9 a.m. A car bearing Texas licence...
created by Marcel Pellerin | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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3rd Minnesota Bridge Is Closed as Special Inspections Continue
"ST. PAUL — State officials have closed a bridge over the Mississippi River after finding problems similar to those suspected of contributing to the fatal collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in downtown...Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 4 on US-Mexico Bridge
Bad accident -- two tractor-trailers collided and burst into flames yesterday on a bridge between the US and Mexico. Four people were killed in the ensuing follow-up wrecks, and a key border crossing was shut down."The collision on the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge in...In The Aftermath Of Invasion, A Wildlife Conservationist Worked To Save Anima...
"(CBS) The U.S. Army didn't have any formal plans for the zoo, so they improvised. "Individual American soldiers [were] absolutely outstanding," Anthony remarked. "These chaps were fighting a war, they had plenty...Slow-moving traffic to generate electricity
"Supermarket experiment in Northampton Slow-moving traffic will be used to generate electricity for a UK supermarket chain during a trial in Northampton. Lorries will drive over metal plates set into the road just outside a Sainsbury's depot. Pressure from the vehicles... Bizarre New Deep-Sea Creatures Found Off Antarctica
"A treasure trove of more than 700 new species has been uncovered in the dark depths of oceans surrounding Antarctica, researchers report. (See a photo gallery of the finds.)
Heart-shaped sea urchins, carnivorous...
created by Graphic Knight | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Quake, tsunami change geography of Solomon Islands
Last week's earthquake and tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands has had a permanent and devastating effect on the region. The tectonic shift caused large fissures to form in the island (some as wide as 50...Church 'ATMs' act as modern-day donation plates
"Two "giving kiosks" sit just outside the church's chapel, next-generation collection plates that allow churchgoers to swipe their credit or debit cards and instantly send donations to the church."Pass the gravy, put on the game [fall asleep]
"Scholars of Thanksgiving will tell you that in 1621, the Wampanoag Indians taught the Pilgrims to hunt, fish and survive in their new land. Modern Thanksgiving traditions, however, also might credit the tribe for teaching the forward pass and nickel defense. Historical...When it comes to the time it takes to cook a juicy turkey -- less is more
"Few may say it. But since the meat on their plates is often dry and flavorless, some may wonder why such a big deal is made over eating turkey for Thanksgiving. The meat often tastes that way because people overcook it, area restaurant cooks say. Overcooking turkey is...AT TALLADEGA, ALA.: NASCAR throws a curve (The Charlotte Observer)
" Restrictor plates change sizes DAVID POOLE dpoole@charlotteobserver.com TALLADEGA, Ala. - Reacting to speeds that topped 198 mph in practice Friday, NASCAR reduced the size of the openings in the carburetor restrictor plates to be used in today's UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega...NASCAR Hits the Brakes at Talladega (Washington Post)
" Officials Adjust Restrictor Plates TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 7 -- As the speeds inched frighteningly close to 200 mph at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR officials were adamant everything was fine. Then they slept on it. Save & Share Tag This Article Saving options 1. Save to...NowPublic on Facebook
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