Study says to clean your sponge, microwave it
Thursday, January 25, 2007 Studies done on germs and bacteria performed by researchers at the University of Florida show that a dirty kitchen sponge can be cleaned and “sterilized” by microwaving it for 2 minutes, but researchers warn to wet the sponge first. “People often put their sponges and scrubbers in the dishwasher, but if […]
No prosecution for UK minor who called Scientology a ‘cult’
Saturday, May 24, 2008 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the government of the United Kingdom told the City of London Police on Friday that there will be no prosecution for a 15-year-old boy who called Scientology a “cult” at a May 10 peaceful protest. The City of London Police had previously confiscated the boy’s […]
Burj Dubai becomes world’s tallest tower
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 File:Burj dubai palms.jpg Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is now the world’s tallest man-made structure, after reaching a record height of 688 metres, The tower is now over 160 stories – the largest number of floors in any building across the world, its developer real estate giant Emaar Properties […]
US Federal Reserve raises interest rate from 5% to 5.25%
Thursday, June 29, 2006 The United States Federal Reserve has announced an increase of 25 basis points (0.25%) in the federal funds rate bringing it to 5.25 percent. It also announced its approval of a 25 basis point increase in the discount rate to 6.25 percent. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at […]
Computer Security Issues
See More About: Managed Cyber Security Services Sydney Submitted by: Vlajko Ramirez Advances in machine engineering is a double-edged blade. On one transfer, it affords us fast and unproblematic operation to numerous conveniences such as container statements, dearie shopping centers, schoolhouse and welfare records, and much more. On the separate hand, it can also grant […]
Six killed in Burundi church massacre
Saturday, June 18, 2005 Rebels from the Hutu-extremist “Forces Nationales de Liberation” have shot dead six churchgoers in Muhuta district, Bujumbura-Rural, according to army spokesman Adolphe Manirakiza. “The first criminal attack was committed in one church at Muhuta district where a group of FNL fighters fired in the church and killed six people including a […]
No reprieve for Stanley Williams, Crips street gang founder
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 Stanley “Tookie” Williams, founder of the Crips street gangs, was executed by lethal injection in the State of California just after midnight local time Tuesday at the San Quentin State Prison after spending 24 years on death row. He was 51 years old. Williams said no final words before his execution. […]
Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran. […]
Why Do You Need Pigeon Bird Control?
See More About: Crow Repellers Why do you need pigeon bird control? by Azimon The pigeon bird is so accustomed to humans that they have become a nuisance. Bird Droppings are acidic and cause extensive damage to stone and even painted metals. Pigeon control is necessary as they also spread diseases like Salmonellosis, Encephalitis, Cryptococcosis, […]
Russian ambassador to US recalled over President Biden’s comments
Saturday, March 20, 2021 Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov was recalled on Wednesday after the US President Joe Biden hinted in an interview he felt Vladimir Putin was a killer; and said Russia would “pay a price” for alleged electoral interference in the 2020 US presidential election. The US intelligence officials released […]