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New method of displaying time patented
Saturday, October 14, 2006 An American inventor has patented a pair of new time formats with a footprint less than 50% of that of conventional four-digit time. The more unusual of the two new formats, called “TWELV”, dispenses with numerals altogether. In place of clock hands or digits, the new clock uses color to convey […]
Water, Water Everywhere: Signs That You Need A Professional Roofer Council Bluffs Ia
Here’s An Opinion On: Traditional Hand Painted Signwriting Melbourne byAlma Abell Being a homeowner comes with a great deal of responsibility, and neglecting any one of those responsibilities can cause a lot of damage to your home. One of the most important parts of any home is the roof, which helps to keep the water […]
Japanese detain two anti-whaling activists, deny abuse claims
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Yesterday at 6:00 UTC at 60° S 78° E , a Japanese whaling ship detained two Sea Shepherd Conservation Society activists in the Southern Ocean. Japan’s Institute of Cetacean Research (IRC) deny Sea Shepherd claims that they have been abused. The Japanese government has assured the Australian Government the release of […]
5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney In Albuquerque}
Here’s An Opinion On: Simple Loan Agreement Sydney Credi 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Albuquerque by Daniel Estes It is a difficult process to secure compensation for your injuries and other losses after a severe accident. You may need an experienced and qualified personal injury attorney to represent you […]
Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend
Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]
Wikinews Shorts: December 4, 2008
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, December 4, 2008. File:Imsdal 33cl.JPG On December 2, the Toronto city council voted in favor of banning the sales and distribution of bottled water on city property. The council also agreed to provide public drinking fountains on their properties, as well as on a measure that would make […]
Boyzone member Stephen Gately dies at age 33
Sunday, October 11, 2009 Boyzone member Stephen Gately has died suddenly at the age of 33 while on holiday on the Spanish island of Majorca. Gately was on holiday with his partner Andrew Cowles when his body was found on Saturday. The information was confirmed on Boyzone’s official website on Sunday. The other members of […]
Shelf Lighting
Here’s An Opinion On: Trafalgar Safety Cabinets By Kimberly Quang Home decorating is not complete without high performance, energy efficient shelf lighting that is able to meet your needs both aesthetically and functionally. With everything on the market today, as far as home lighting is concerned, it is wise to know what technology and shelf […]
Computer professionals celebrate 10th birthday of A.L.I.C.E.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005File:Turing1.jpg More than 50 programmers, scientists, students, hobbyists and fans of the A.L.I.C.E. chat robot gathered in Guildford, U.K. on Friday to celebrate the tenth birthday of the award winning A.I. On hand was the founder the Loebner Prize, an annual Turing Test, designed to pick out the world’s most human computer […]
Murder, rape of Albert Namatjira’s great-granddaughter makes belated news
Monday, April 3, 2006 Sometime during the night of Friday, January 28, 15 year-old Jenissa Ryan was assaulted and raped in Alice Springs. She was discovered near the entrance of Centralian Senior Secondary College around 10:30 a.m., and a college employee called an ambulance. The attack was not reported in the mainstream national media until […]