Sunday, August 21, 2005 A robotic system at Stanford Medical Center was used to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery successfully with a theoretically similar rate of complications to that seen in standard operations. However, as there were only 10 people in the experimental group (and another 10 in the control group), this is not…
Asbestos discovery triggers evacuation and closure of New Jersey middle school
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 The discovery of the presence of airborne asbestos in a middle school in Montclair, New Jersey Friday prompted the evacuation of over 200 students from the school and the school’s closure. Renaissance Middle School, part of the Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey, was closed Monday and remains closed Tuesday while…
The Advantages Of Colon Cleansing Illustrated
Read An Opinion On: Cbd Clinicals Submitted by: J. Martin The colon happened to be one of the most ignored parts of the human body until now! With the advancements in the medical niche, it was revealed that the digestion process is continued even on the colons. How did colon cleansing come into the scene?…
Out of space in outer space: Special report on NASA’s ‘space junk’ plans
Saturday, September 10, 2011 A 182-page report issued September 1 by the United States National Research Council warns that the amount of debris in space is reaching “a tipping point”, and could cause damage to satellites or spacecraft. The report calls for regulations to reduce the amount of debris, and suggests that scientists increase research…
Baby attacked by dog in New York
Saturday, January 5, 2008 An eight-month old boy, Andrew, was attacked and killed by a Doberman pinscher in Brooklyn, New York. The dog was a three-year old named Mackabee, who is also neutered. The grandmother was babysitting the boy. While she was in the kitchen she heard the boy scream and ran next door to…
Signs That Your Car Needs New Brake Pads Montgomery, Tx
Read An Opinion On: Used Cars Camperdown byAlma Abell Unfortunately, car owners often ignore proper maintenance of their brake pads which can have potentially disastrous results. It is important that your breaks are in the best possible condition. If you have no idea how to tell whether or not you need new brake pads Montgomery…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Bob Innes, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek
Monday, October 1, 2007 Robert (Bob) Innes is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Hamilton East—Stoney Creek riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect…
Two new cases of West Nile Virus reported in Indiana
Thursday, August 30, 2007 According to city health officials in Hammond, Indiana, there have been two more cases of West Nile virus reported in humans. West Nile virus’ (WNV) is a virus of the family Flaviviridae; part of the Japanese encephalitis (JE) antigenic complex of viruses, it is found in both tropical and temperate regions….
Chinese General threatens U.S. with nuclear weapons over possible Taiwan Strait conflict, Beijing downplays comment
Saturday, July 16, 2005 A General in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and dean at the National Defense University in China commented to visiting Hong Kong reporters on Friday that the PLA might use nuclear weapons against the U.S., in a conflict over the Taiwan Strait. “If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided…
Puppy Training The Best Meal Time Rules For Your Puppy
Read An Opinion On: Potty Patch For Dogs Puppy Training – The Best Meal Time Rules for your Puppy by SamPup MoorePuppy Meal-Time Rules A great deal of the schooling that you will do together with your dog centres on giving reward – a treat or tidbit – therefore it is fundamentally centred on food….