Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/OH-WY

See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list and for an alphabetically arranged listing of schools. Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and CanadaContinue reading

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Category:Iain Macdonald (Wikinewsie)/Aviation

Aviation articles by Wikinewsie Iain Macdonald. Power firm helicopter strikes cables, crashes near Fairfield, California Germany bans Mahan Air of Iran, citing ‘security’ Lion Air disaster: Crashed jet’s voice recorder recovered from Java Sea Iranian cargo plane crashes into Karaj houses Police warn new drone owners to obey law after disruption at UK’s Gatwick Airport Rescue helicopter crash kills six in Abruzzo, Italy UK Civil Aviation Authority issues update on Shoreham crash response Nigerian jetContinue reading

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Get A Great Deal On Stylish Fireplaces

Here’s An Opinion On: Auguste Clothing byAlma Abell A stylish fireplace can form a wonderful addition to any home, adding class, style, a great centrepiece, and practicality. With some great designs and styles available these days, you can find the perfect fireplace for your home whether you live in a traditional or a new property. With the right fireplace you can make your living room really stand out, drawing attention to your centrepiece as soonContinue reading

News briefs:July 14, 2010

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Jailed Swedish journalists tried as terrorists

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The trial for two Swedish journalists being tried for terrorism in Ethiopia began yesterday. The freelance journalists were arrested after entering from neighboring country Somalia without permission. They allegedly aided a terrorist group and were wounded in a gunfight, in which 15 rebels were killed. Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says the two imprisoned Swedish journalists “made their way into Ethiopia with a terrorist organization that had killed 70 people whoContinue reading

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New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injured during a wax. But state Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman, who oversees the board, asked them to abandon the banContinue reading

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Earth Day 2009 celebrated around the globe

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Today is the 39th observance of Earth Day in the northern hemisphere. Earth day is celebrated in Autumn on November 30 in the southern hemisphere. Senator Gaylord Nelson initiated the first Earth Day in April 1970 in the United States, and it is now celebrated by over 1 billion people in over 170 countries worldwide. Earth Day is the biggest environmental event which addresses issues and educates people on environmental awarenessContinue reading

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News briefs:July 14, 2010

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New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injured during a wax. But state Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman, who oversees the board, asked them to abandon the banContinue reading

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U.S. Senator Dodd bows out of presidential race

Friday, January 4, 2008 United States Senator Christopher Dodd left the Presidential race last night with his head “held high”, thanking “the Dodd Squad” and his supporters for their efforts and passion. Dodd ended the night with the sobering support of just one state delegate’s support in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. That was still better than Mike Gravel or Dennis Kucinich, who each received no votes of support. However, neither Gravel or Kucinich conceded, onlyContinue reading

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