Thursday, September 25, 2008 A Louisiana representative has proposed a controversial solution to “generational welfare,” which would pay women on welfare to get sterilization. Republican John LaBruzzo said he thought of the idea because of his constituents’ outrage over paying for welfare. “You have these people who are just fed up with working their buns…
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Cyclists Jason English and Liz Smith win 24 Solo in Australia
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1 2 3 4 Mount Stromlo, Canberra — This Easter weekend, elite mountain bike riders competed in the Australian 24-hour solo championships at Canberra’s Stromlo Forest Park. Jason English from Port MacQuarie rode 33 laps and won the men’s race. Liz Smith from Wollongong rode 25 laps and won the women’s…
Moving Made Easy: Budget Boxes And Packing Materials
Get More Information Here: Linde Material Handling Australia Site Submitted by: Nathaniel Hilson Once in our lives, we all get this urge to try new things, have new challenges, and move to a different place to explore our options and expand our territories. Relocating to a new area can open a whole new exciting chapter…
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Chicago Transit Authority announces repairs to Blue and Red Line
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders on the subway portions of the Red and Blue lines may see relief of the slow zone in the coming months. So-called “slow zones” are locations where trains travel at restricted speeds because of track work or deteriorating conditions. The CTA is putting nearly US$15 millions…
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India records 14 millionth case of COVID-19 amid new surge in infections
Sunday, April 18, 2021 According to multiple reports, India recorded its 14 millionth case of COVID-19 and new infections of over 200 thousand on Thursday, causing multiple hospitals running on full capacity. The 200739 new infections is twice what was seen during its last peak in September, rising after the superspreading events such as political…
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Google releases test of mapping service
Thursday, February 10, 2005Google Inc. on Tuesday rolled out a test version of its mapping service — a type of service long offered by its rivals Yahoo and Microsoft. The web site, http://maps.google.com, is designed to let users display maps of locations around the United States and Canada, find businesses near those locations, and generate…
Why Build Concrete Homes
Get More Information Here: Residential Painters Port Stephens Submitted by: Maureen Leonards Concrete homes have been around Brisbane and other parts of Australia for quite some decades now. They have become well loved and favourites by many individuals because of the multitudes of advantages that they bring to every family. Why Build Concrete Homes It…
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Study: cognitive therapy as good as medication, but lasts longer
Wednesday, April 6, 2005A landmark study comparing effectiveness in reducing major depression of two forms of initial treatment — cognitive therapy which involves discussing thought processes with a qualified counselor, vs medication — has revealed that both forms of therapy reduce depression, but that the benefits of cognitive therapy last longer than those of medication.…
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ANZACs remembered ninety years after assault on Gallipoli
Monday, April 25, 2005 Australians and New Zealanders throughout the world stood still for their national war memorial days in remembrance of the failed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps — ANZAC — attack on Gallipoli, Turkey that began on 25 April 1915. The fateful attack was designed to end the First World War more…
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Canberra’s Sophie Lavers crowned Miss World Australia
Thursday, July 23, 2009 Sophie Lavers, a 24-year-old woman from Canberra, has been crowned Miss World Australia in Sydney. She defeated nineteen other finalists to take the prize and will represent Australia at the Miss World event in South Africa. The entrants were judged based on several categories including best talent, healthy body image, sports…