Sample from Turkish patient shows mutated Bird Flu virus

Monday, January 23, 2006 A mutated form of the Avian (Bird Flu) virus has been found in a sample taken from a Turkish patient. The mutated form is said to make the virus easier to attach itself to humans rather than animals says a report in the Nature journal. The situation is being monitored by the World Health Organization but says "it is too early to know whether the virus is changing in ways...

City Planning Board postpones decision on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal

Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments "Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development" — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 "Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale "by owner"" — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 "Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended" — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 "Court date "as needed" for...

How Important Is Health Care

More On This Topic: Best Buds Cbd Healthcare is the general term used for the entire area of prevention, treatment and cure of illness and disease using the services of medical experts and resources. The World Health Organizations definition is a little different and refers more to the prevention of illness and services to encourage this, in addition to intervention that should be available to a...

Stolen minibus recovered 35 years after theft

Friday, November 6, 2009 A 1965 Volkswagen minibus that was stolen in 1974 has been recovered by customs agents in Los Angeles. The vintage minibus was in pristine condition, valued at $25,000, and was found during a routine inspection of a shipping container scheduled for departure to The Netherlands. A routine computer database search on its vehicle identification number flagged it as having...

Horse racing: Silver Birch wins the 2007 Grand National

Saturday, April 14, 2007 Silver Birch has won the 2007 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. Ridden by Robbie Power and trained by Gordon Elliott, the 33-1 outsider won the 4 mile 4 furlong (7.2 km) race by three-quarters of a length, becoming the sixth Irish winner in the past nine years. Thirteen horses finished the race out of 40 starters. Slim Pickings, leading the race at the...

Reduce High Cholesterol Naturally With Neprinol}

More On This Topic: Student Virtual Mental Health Submitted by: Troy Jones Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. While some people are predisposed to heart disease due to genetic factors, others acquire heart disease through poor lifestyle choices. In fact, many of the contributing factors to heart disease, such as high cholesterol, are highly preventable. A widely...

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Paul Johnstone, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Thursday, September 13, 2007 A resident of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound his whole life, Correctional Services officer Paul Johnstone is running for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the Ontario provincial election. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be...

Nine killed in Omaha, Nebraska mall shooting

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 A boy with a rifle opened fire at a busy department store at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska Wednesday, killing at least 8 people and injuring five, before taking his own life. The massacre started just before 2 p.m. CST (UTC-6). Three of the wounded are in critical condition. The complex was immediately locked down with people only permitted to leave the...

Ariel Sharon’s brain shows activity

Saturday, January 14, 2006 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains in a coma after 10 days. Medical experts on the outside say that Sharon's failure to regain consciousness does not look well for his recovery. On Wednesday, doctors began reducing the level of sedatives with the intent of drawing Sharon out of an induced coma. Hospital officials say that Sharon remains "lightly sedated", but...