New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injuredRead More

Global WTO competition for law students won by the University of Melbourne

Sunday, May 6, 2007 The team of the University of Melbourne has won the fifth annual ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law for law students in Geneva yesterday, after beating the team from the University of Hong Kong. Organised by the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA), the competition brings together students from around theRead More

The Uses Of Car Classifieds}

Here’s An Opinion On: Secure Parking Submitted by: Micah Bleecher In the world of cars, car classifieds are gold mines of information. Whether you are an avid collector who is looking for whatever classic model is being sold, or just the average guy looking for a good deal on his next car, car classifieds areRead More

Spreading floods in Pakistan worsen, at least 1600 dead

Friday, August 6, 2010 Since last reported, the flooding in Pakistan has spread and has now struck more than four million people. The UN reports it has left at least 1,600 people dead. The floods have been confirmed as the worst in eighty years. Heavy monsoon rains led to the flooding of the huge IndusRead More

Rachel Weisz wants Botox ban for actors

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 English actress Rachel Weisz thinks that Botox injections should be banned for all actors. The 39-year-old actress, best known for her roles in the Mummy movie franchise and for her Academy Award-winning portrayal in The Constant Gardener, feels facial Botox injections leave actors less able to convey emotion and that itRead More

Mumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless

December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. AfterRead More

How To Find Money To Pay Off Debt

Here’s An Opinion On: Online Loan Agreement Credi By Kristine McKinley One of the biggest challenges that many people face when trying to pay off debt is finding money to apply towards their debts. In order to pay off your debt, you have to pay more than the minimum payment, but this can be hardRead More

‘Aviator,’ ‘Baby’ dominate 2005 Academy Awards

Monday, February 28, 2005File:Oscar icon by reiartur.png The 77th Annual Academy Awards were held on February 27th, 2005 and broadcast live across the world. Some of the more poignant moments included a tribute to Johnny Carson, frequent host of the Awards, as well as a video tribute to many people involved in the movie industryRead More

Skeletons found under home in Hertfordshire

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Catherine McGuigan, a resident in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, UK, found skeletons from over a century ago buried under her dining room. She had hired builders for an extension for her cottage, where she has lived for eleven years, and at the beginning of April they found human bones in the ground.Read More