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December 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldNorthern Ireland Gains Home Rule (Dec. 2): Ulster, although still afflicted by sectarian hatred, enters hoped-for era of stability as London transfers authority…April 2000 Disasters
April 8, Marana, Ariz.: A Marine Corps Osprey aircraft crashed as it was landing after a training mission. All 19 on board were killed. April 13, Philippines: The Philippine boat Annahada,…Finding Square Roots
The easiest way to find a square root is to use a calculator, but you can do it without one. Here’s one way, using 12 as an example of the squared number:Pick a number that when squared,…January 1999 News and Events
1999 Month-By-MonthWorldOpposition to Khmer Rouge Trial Denied (Jan. 1): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says earlier comments misinterpreted and that he supports investigation into mass…Stolen Identity: A Consumer Nightmare
Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A new type of criminal has emerged—one who can wreak havoc with your finances and credit and destroy your good reputation. It's relatively easy for a…Child Poverty and Family Income
Childhood poverty has both immediate and lasting negative effects. Children in low-income families fare more poorly than children in more affluent families in the areas of economic security…2004 Nobel Prize Winners
Peace: Wangari Maathai (Kenya) “for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace”Literature: Elfriede Jelinek (Austria) “for her musical flow of voices and counter-voices…Are there any other causes for concern?
Are there any other causes for concern? Yes. Several.Domestic ducks can now excrete large quantities of highly pathogenic virus without showing signs of illness, and are now acting as a “…January 2002
WorldMarines Secure Taliban Compounds (Jan. 1): Two hundred soldiers leave Kandahar to wage extensive American ground operation. Argentina Gets Fifth President in Two Weeks (Jan. 1): Congress…Inventions FAQ
Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Inventions Where can I find out about inventions and inventors? Start with this alphabetical list of important inventions and discoveries.…Trending
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