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Violence in Haiti – Women fear violence after the earthquake
Women in many parts of Haiti are afraid of men who are living in their neighborhood. The shelters made in the earthquake affected areas at Haiti are very unsuitable. Staying in shelters is a bit difficult and thus girls and women are learning how to save themselves from being attacked by such prying men. So [...]
Haiti – Water A Big Problem in Haiti
Infant mortalities have been increased by the contaminated water including many other reasons for illness in children at Haiti. The problems earlier faced by the people and the aid workers at Haiti were not less and now another problem had been added in the list where organizations have to take care of victims of earthquake [...]
U.S. and Russia Pact – One Step closer to No Nukes
The United States and Russia are celebrating the closing of Russia’s last weapons-grade plutonium production reactor.
Travel Alert for Thailand amid ‘Red Shirt’ Protests
The U.S Department of State is alerting U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that the Royal Thai Government (under the order of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva) has declared a State of Emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
Haiti Today
Haiti is a well known country today. Not because of any good reason about its culture or any outstanding report of its progress and development, but because the greatest Earthquake of all time had shaken this part of the world on Tuesday 12 January 2010 , that completely destroyed Haiti. The maximum loss of life [...]
FBI Returns Paintings to Peru
The FBI has returned to the Peruvian government two Colonial paintings that they seize three years ago.
Survey says 1 in 10 Massachusetts Judges Fearful
A survey of Massachusetts trial court judges has found that violence and threats are common and they go hand in hand with the job.
Gaza Boy reported Killed returns Home Alive
A Gaza teen reported by Palestinian officials and the media as killed by Israeli troops returned home alive.
Compact Fluorescent Lamp Study Finds Lights Safer Than Previously Thought
Underwriters Laboratories conducted a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) safety study and that found consumers may be able to use CFLs more broadly and safely than previously believed or understood.
Easter Weekend Home Security Reminder
Just like any other holiday, Easter is a time when families head to church or leave home altogether to visit family out of town. This is the time to especially safeguard your home.
Car Security – Bridesmaid’s Gown Stolen from Car Hours before Wedding
In Delaware, state police say someone broke into a car and stole a bridesmaid’s dress just hours before a wedding. It happened at a shopping center in Pike Creek. As Fox News reports, police say the bride and one of her bridesmaids were in a salon getting ready for the wedding. When they got back [...]
FBI Releases 2009 U.S. Bank Crime Statistics
The FBI released bank crime statistics for 2009 and it shows a slight drop over the previous year.
Basement Living?
Basement apartments look kind of cool, don’t they? We see them on TV all the time, usually somewhere in some inner-city setting like New York. And while images of basement apartments rarely conjure feelings of luxury, there’s something about the grittiness of a below street level apartment that comes off as somewhat romanticized and attractive. Maybe it’s the hip young poet within all of us that finds something just ‘too cool’ about these nonconformist, dare-to-be-different little quarters. Not to mention they’re always—yes, always—cheaper than your average apartment; usually drastically so.
Amid Security Concerns, Pakistan’s Davis Cup moved to New Zealand
Pakistan was to host the Asia-Oceania zone second-round tie in July, but New Zealand had asked for it to be moved because of security fears.
Study Shows International push for Airport Body Scanners
Most sdults in U.S., Europe, and China say full body scanners should be introduced at airports.