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 […]
Iranian Navy conducts drills in Strait of Hormuz
Monday, December 31, 2012 The Islamic Republic of Iran says it is conducting naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian navy’s Habibollah Sayyari, the “Velayat 91” drills — to be held for a six day period ending on Wednesday — are intended to showcase “the armed forces’ military capabilities.” Iran’s state-run […]
Disney Channel Tv Auditions What Do You Need To Get Into Online?A
Here’s An Opinion On: Best School Of Performing Arts Sydney By Robert Corter The Disney Channel TV auditions are among the most coveted contests many youths and upcoming actors dream of attaining. In case you have ambitions of one day becoming an actor, you could be eyeing attending the TV auditions. However, it is important […]
Blown for Good author discusses life inside international headquarters of Scientology
Friday, November 13, 2009 Wikinews interviewed author Marc Headley about his new book Blown for Good, and asked him about life inside the international headquarters of Scientology known as “Gold Base“, located in Gilman Hot Springs near Hemet, California. Headley joined the organization at age seven when his mother became a member, and worked at […]
U.S. Coast Guard investigation finds ‘poor safety culture’ contributed to Deepwater Horizon disaster
Sunday, April 24, 2011 An investigation by the United States Coast Guard has concluded the largest oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry was partly the result of a “poor safety culture” aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. The April 2010 explosion aboard the rig, which is located in the Gulf of Mexico, […]
The Advantages Of Investing In Real Estate
Here’s An Opinion On: Australian Trading Plaform By Stephen Fosner Have you considered investment opportunities such as stocks, bonds, futures, currency trading or other financial devices but were too wary to invest because of the risk. Then you should look into investing in real estate as an alternative way to build your wealth and provide […]
Thai anti-government leaders escape capture
Saturday, April 17, 2010 In a new setback to the Thai government’s efforts to ease mounting political tensions, protest leaders escaped from their hotel Friday after security forces arrived to arrest them. One, Arisman Pongruangrong, climbed down three floors using a rope, and was rushed away by supporters thronging the building. The police say Arisman […]
Where To Find Alternatives To Abortion In Chicago
Here’s An Opinion On: Foreign Based Company Services Income byAlma Abell For many young women, the burden of an unplanned pregnancy could be disastrous. Whether it is due to pre-existing health problems or because the woman is unable to provide for a baby on her own. Sadly, these are the reasons that many women decide […]
Election in Moldova instigates rioting mob demanding recount
Thursday, April 9, 2009 Protests which began Monday escalated to a riot on Wednesday consisting of over 10,000 people in Chi?in?u, the capital of Moldova, protesting the results of Sunday’s 2009 Moldovan parliamentary election, which showed an apparent, narrow victory for the Communist Party (Partidul Comuni?tilor din Republica Moldova, PCRM). Demonstrators claim the victory was […]
Smart Opportunities For Us Property Transactions For Experienced Australians
Here’s An Opinion On: Deposit Power Smart Opportunities for US Property Transactions for Experienced Australians by Stephany Jayee Smart options for US property investments for knowledgeable Australians proliferate today with the dollar\’s value at an all-time low. With the diverse troubles that US real estate business is facing in the United States, foreign investors are […]