Sunday, June 27, 2010 Toyota announced on Friday that it will recall around 17,000 Lexus vehicles in response to risks of the fuel tank in the cars leaking after a collision. The Lexus HS 250h model was subjected to the recall following a US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation. Despite previously passing Toyota…
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Tornado touches down in New York City
Thursday, August 9, 2007 During heavy rainstorms that flooded rail lines and subways, a tornado touched down in New York City, the National Weather Service reports. It sustained winds around 111 mph to 135 mph, causing damage to buildings and vehicles. Starting from the Bay Ridge area, the tornado continued for two miles through Brooklyn….
Advantages Of Synthetic Mooring Lines For Transport Vessels
Read An Opinion On: Macrame Rope Australia byAlma Abell Advantages of Synthetic Mooring Lines for Transport Vessels Traditionally, many transport ships used wire rope mooring lines because it was the best option available. Manufacturers have been working hard to create mooring lines that not only do a great job, but also have advantages over the…
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…
MMVAs handed out in Toronto, Canada; Wikinews was there
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Last night was the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MuchMusic is the most watched music channel in Canada, and has been holding the event since 1990. Roughly 6,000 fans line the streets surrounding Much headquarters each year, and 1,200 more score “the wristband” and enjoy a free…
Start A Diet For Healthy Skin}
Read An Opinion On: Soxhlet Extraction Start A Diet For Healthy Skin by Steve JohnsonThere are many reasons for skin that’s not healthy but diet is one reason. Refined foods like white flour, sugar, coffee, and soda can deplete your energy, cause wrinkles, and quite simply create unhealthy and unattractive skin. Why not choose a…
Chicago Metra considers selling naming rights for train lines, stations
Sunday, February 14, 2010 Chicago’s Metra is currently considering the possibility of selling the naming rights to its train stations, rail lines, and even bridges to generate more revenue. The regional rail system for Chicago and its surrounding suburbs has been experiencing revenue shortfalls, along with other public transportation agencies such as the Chicago Transit…
2007 Ig Nobel Prize winners announced
Friday, October 5, 2007 The winners of the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize have been announced. The awards, given out every early October since 1991 by the Annals of Improbable Research, are a parody of the Nobel Prize, which are awards given out in several fields. The awards are given to achievements that, “first make people…
An Overview Of A Used Subaru Legacy In Mokena
Read An Opinion On: Bullbars Victoria byadmin Most people already know that a new vehicle is out of the question, which is why they focus on pre-owned cars. If you need a different car or just want one, you can’t go wrong with a Subaru. A used Legacy in Mokena is one of the longest…
No evidence of dead terrorists in US bombed Pakistan village
Monday, January 23, 2006 In an interview with CNN, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said”There is no evidence, as of half an hour ago, that there were any other people there”. United States officials have previously stated that as many as eight al-Qaeda operatives were dining in Damadola when struck by United States missiles. As…