Friday, May 4, 2007 The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) introduced two new products Thursday, one of which is claimed to be the world’s largest gold coin. The Gold Maple Leaf coin, made of 99.999% pure gold, weighs 100 kg and has a face value of CA$1 million. The other offering is a smaller one ounce […]
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Strongest earthquake in 150 years hits Costa RicaStrongest earthquake in 150 years hits Costa Rica
Saturday, January 10, 2009 The United States Geological Survey said a 6.1 Mw earthquake struck on Thursday, at 01:21:34 p.m. local time (6:21:34 p.m. UTC) in northern Costa Rica, a Central American country, 30 kilometres (19 mi) NNW of San José and near the volcano Poás. The epicenter was at 20 miles (32 kilometers) north-northwest of […]
News briefs:April 16, 2010News briefs:April 16, 2010
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News briefs:April 23, 2010News briefs:April 23, 2010
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Saturday, September 17, 2005 The Spanish word “tortuga” means “turtle.” But in the wake of the New Orleans disaster, the USS Tortuga is helping other animals. For nearly two weeks now, sailors from Tortuga’s repair division have devoted much of their time during this disaster relief operation to ensure the health and comfort of displaced […]
American athlete Marion Jones tests positive for EPOAmerican athlete Marion Jones tests positive for EPO
Sunday, August 20, 2006 Correction — January 23, 2006 Cyclist Floyd Landis failed a drugs test for the hormone testesterone, not adrenaline as reported in the article. Track star Marion Jones, winner of 3 gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, has tested positive for the performance enhancing drug, EPO. The hormone helps create extra red […]
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Click Here To Know More About: Hair Loss Specialist In Manhattan By Virginia Davison Ballet Heels & Boots are NOT Ballet flats they are a fetish footwear designed to force the wearers foot en pointe. These shoes are designated as “Fetish Footwear” for a reason, if you are not already capable of positioning your foot […]
Russian submarine rescued by Royal Navy/BriefRussian submarine rescued by Royal Navy/Brief
A trapped Russian submarine, located in a bay in the country’s northeast region, has been rescued by the Royal Navy. The crew, consisting of seven officers and midshipman is unharmed. “The crew opened the hatch and climbed the rescue ship’s deck on their own,” reported a Russian admiral. “The rescue operation was completed successfully. We […]
Nigeria’s cabinet dissolved by acting presidentNigeria’s cabinet dissolved by acting president
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Nigeria’s acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, has announced the dissolution of the country’s cabinet. In a statement after a cabinet meeting, Nigeria’s information minister, Dora Akunyili, said that “the acting president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, dissolved the Federal Executive Council [cabinet].” In the same statement, Akunyili said that […]