Emergency declared in US state of Washington, eight additional casualties, many still without power

Monday, December 18, 2006 A state of emergency was declared Sunday for the U.S. state of Washington by governor Christine Gregoire, as additional reports of storm-related casualties surfaced. The state National Guard has been deployed to aid in distributing supplies. Thousands were still without power in the coastal and Puget Sound regions, though most urban…

How To Build Your Own Barbecue

Here’s An Opinion On: Weber Q1200 Australia Submitted by: Scott Morris Building Your Own Barbeque Most people really like Gas Barbecues. Staying outdoors in the fine weather, cooking food over a flames, discussing the day with family and friends – what s not to adore? And the good news is, it requires just a few…

Homeopathic Approach For Hypopigmentation}

Here’s An Opinion On: Online Mental Healthcare For International Students Submitted by: Steven Guptha Hypopigmentation is a decrease in normal skin, hair, mucous membrane, or nail color resulting from deficiency, absence, or abnormal degradation of the pigment melanin. This sign may be congenital or acquired, asymptomatic or associated with other findings. Its causes include genetic…

Australia to send 200 more troops to Afghanistan

Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Australia’s Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, says the Federal government will contribute another 200 troops to assist the Dutch military in a former Taliban stronghold. Australia also pledges $150 million in aid for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. “We have 190 at the moment, special forces, we’ve got another 110 going there to…