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Public Journalist - December 2006 New York's Freedom Tower Under ConstructionDecember 20th 2006 07:21
The BBC reports that the first foundation columns have been laid for the Freedom Tower that will replace the World Trade Center in New York.
The Freedom Tower is intended to be taller than Chicago's Sears Tower and become the tallest building in the United States at a height of 1,776 feet (541 m), a tribute to the year 1776, when the United States Declaration of Independence was drafted. Freedom Tower's program includes 2.6 million square feet of office space, as well as an observation deck, world-class restaurants, parking, and broadcast and antennae facilities. The estimated completion date is 2009. 
What the completed Freedom Tower will look like.
*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Freedom Tower. **This image is used here under fair use. It came from the Wikipedia page for Freedom Tower.
Americans are Getting Fatter, Taller & ThirstierDecember 18th 2006 07:04
The New York Times reports that the US Census Bureau has come up with some interesting ways in which Americans have been changing over the years.
Americans are still the fattest on the planet and are spending more of their lives than ever — about eight-and-a-half hours a day — watching television, using computers, listening to the radio, going to the movies or reading. The census data also shows that floor space in new houses is getting bigger and people are getting taller. Other interesting data is that Americans are now drinking more bottled water than beer, and they are more likely to be injured by a wheelchair than a lawnmower. Also in 1970, 33,000 men and 2,000 women earned professional degrees; in 2004, the numbers were 42,000 men and 41,000 women.
Boa Constrictor Kills OwnerDecember 18th 2006 06:39
The Age reports that Ted Dres, 48, was found dead inside his US home with his pet 3.9-metre boa constrictor wrapped around his neck.
A friend found Dres dead inside the snake's cage, they called the Hamilton County Sheriff's office and deputies with members of an animal protection group has to work to remove the snake.
Republicans May Regain Control of the SenateDecember 14th 2006 08:43
Democratic Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota has been taken to George Washington University Hospital after a suspected stroke. If Senator Johnson is unable to serve out the remainder of his term, a replacement senator will be chosen by the Governor of South Dakota, who is a Republican
Does Britain Have Another Ripper?December 13th 2006 09:37
The Age reports that three prostitutes have been found dead with another two missing in the town of Ipswitch in eastern England. Police believe the murders are probably by the same man who has already being nicknamed the "Ipswitch Ripper".
Britain has a history of killers targeting prostitutes. The most famous of course was "Jack the Ripper" who it is believed killed five prostitutes in east London in 1888. The other is the "Yorkshire Ripper" Peter Sutcliffe, who murdered 13 women in northern England from 1975 to 1980
World's Oldest Person DiesDecember 12th 2006 07:42
CNN reports that Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden, recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest living person at 116, died yesterday in the nursing home where she lived. She was born in 1890 in Somerville, Tennessee, the daughter of freed slaves.
 John Louis 'Jack' Bolden, age 74, with his grandmother, Elizabeth Bolden.
Would 137 Year Old Beer be Drinkable?December 12th 2006 07:09
 Mark Dober who has tasted the beer said "It's amazing that beers this antique can still taste so delicious," he said. "Established wisdom would say beers this old should taste of vinegar, damp rags and Marmite. Instead, many show flavours of raisins and sultanas, baked apple and honey. The oldest — the 1869 Ratcliff Ale — is bright and luminous … and has a meaty character like smoked partridge with hints of molasses. It's amazing it tastes this good after 137 years
Flowing Water Found on MarsDecember 8th 2006 08:37
The Age reports that pictures taken by NASA's Mars Global Surveyor show liquid has flowed on the surface of Mars in the last five years. This greatly increases the chances of life on the Red Planet.
The images only found evidence of water flowing on the surface and then evaporating, is this a significant find or are we getting over excited
Young People Want to be Free to MoveDecember 4th 2006 04:01
According to a BBC global survey of 15-17 year-olds, four out of every five youngsters believe people should be able to live in any country they choose without migration controls.
Of those questioned 79% said people should be able to live in whatever country they choose while 64% said they would emigrate to another country if they could secure a better financial future
Could Hillary Clinton Become the First Female President?December 4th 2006 03:35
 Clinton retained her senate seat in a landslide victory last month. She also stated before that election she was considering a presidential run.
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