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Bomb in Dagestan explodes Russian military truck

Friday, September 2, 2005

An explosion today in Makhachkala, Russia in the Russian region of Dagestan killed one and wounded five others, police say. The bomb detonated in a pile of garbage, where servicemen and a truck had been sent to search for explosives on a street near a military base. When the engineers got out of the truck to search, the bomb went off.

The Dagestani Ministry, reported by the Russian news agency ITAR-Tass, originally stated that the blast killed two servicemen and wounded three others. They later revised this to six servicemen wounded (as well as one civilian), but no fatalities. A police officer told ITAR-Tass news that a brigade had been on patrol when the explosion occurred.

According to RIA-Novosti and Interfax news, medics reported one death and six injuries. RIA-Novosti also reports that the bomb exploded near a trolley bus.

Police and ambulances were immediately brought to the area of the explosion, which was quickly sealed off by police.

The alleged planters of the bomb were followed by police, but escaped after firing at the officers.

This explosion is not surprising, as racial tensions in the Muslim majority region of Dagestan often lead to attacks on officials and police.

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Things To Consider Before Building A House

Having a new own home is everyone’s dream. No one can deny this fact since buying a home is most likely everyone’s most precious property investment they will provide for themselves and for their family. So once you have the chance to buy your own, it’s important that planning should be done properly so that you would get your desired house design at reasonable price.

Basically, when planning to build a new home, there are a lot of necessary things to take into consideration. Of course the first thing to care about is your financial status. It’s really important to ask yourself if you are capable of buying a new house. To start with this, you need to prepare and analyze your budget or expenses. If you can also afford to seek advice for a financial adviser then go for it. Your chosen adviser will help you budget your money to be spent for your new house.

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The next thing to do is to determine the needs of your family. This is also important so that your expenses for building your home will not exceed to your allotted budget. If ever there will be excess on your money, then that’s the only time you can make a secondary list for your wants. Once you are already decided on those details, then you may now proceed to determine where your house will be built. When considering for the location of your house, it’s necessary to think for what kind of lifestyle your family has. If you are working on the city, it’s recommended that your house should be built near on your office or at least be accessible to public transportation. As much as possible, it should also be near on markets, schools and other public establishments so that you would not get a hard time going to these places. You also need to assure that the surroundings of your house must be clean and peace.

Once you have your own parcel of land, then it’s time to conduct a house plan. For better planning of your house that meets your budget and needs of your family, it’s best to ask assistance from a Reliable and Affordable Home Builder in your local to prepare your house architectural design. Once your house plan is finished, you need to provide a copy of it to your local government so that you can be authorized to get your building permit. When these things are done, don’t forget to hire a building inspector to secure that your home complies with all of the laws and regulations in your country.

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Creativity celebrated at Fan Expo Canada 2018 in Toronto

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Fan Expo Canada ran in Toronto last weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, spread over both multi-storey buildings at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event is one of North America’s largest pop culture events, with panels, product unveilings, screenings, an artists’ alley, and celebrity autographs.

Featured programming included reunions of cast members from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Back to the Future, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Other cast panels included Star Trek Discovery, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and Grand Theft Auto. Attendees could have their portfolios reviewed by staff from Marvel and DC Comics, speed date others of the same sexuality, or try a Doctor Who escape room.

The end-of-summer event is one of three held in Toronto by convention firm Informa, a list that also includes the springtime Toronto Comic Con.

Wikinews was there, and captured some of the cosplay creativity and booths full of products new and old.

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Wikinews interviews 2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor Candidate Wayne Tseng

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor candidate Wayne Tseng answered some questions about his campaign for the upcoming election from Wikinews. The Lord Mayor election in the Australian city is scheduled to take place this week.

Tseng runs a firm called eTranslate, which helps software developers to make the software available to the users. In the candidate’s questionnaire, Tseng said eTranslate had led to him working with all three tiers of the government. He previously belonged to the Australian Liberal Party, but has left since then, to run for mayorship as an independent candidate.

Tseng is of Chinese descent, having moved to Australia with his parents from Vietnam. Graduated in Brisbane, Tseng received his PhD in Melbourne and has been living in the city, he told Wikinews. Tseng also formed Chinese Precinct Chamber of Commerce, an organisation responsible for many “community bond building initiatives”, the Lord Mayor candidate told Wikinews.

Tseng discussed his plans for leading Melbourne, recovering from COVID-19, and “Democracy 2.0” to ensure concerns of minorities in the city were also heard. Tseng also focused on the importance of the multi-culture aspect and talked about making Melbourne the capital of the aboriginals. Tseng also explained why he thinks Melbourne is poised to be a world city by 2030.

Tseng’s deputy Lord Mayor candidate Gricol Yang is a Commercial Banker and works for ANZ Banking Group.

Currently, Sally Capp is the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the Victorian capital. Capp was elected as an interim Lord Mayor in mid-2018 after the former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle resigned from his position after sexual assault allegations. Doyle served as the Lord Mayor of Melbourne for almost a decade since 2008.

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British doctor killed while on honeymoon

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Catherine Mullany, a newly married British woman, and her husband, Ben Mullany, have been shot while on honeymoon in Antigua. Catherine died on the scene, while Ben is in a critical condition in Hospital.

The families of the Mullanys have described themselves as “deeply shocked and devastated.”

The incident occurred at 05:00 Antigua time (09:00 GMT) on Tuesday, and it is being treated by police as a robbery. A police spokesperson described the incident. “Shortly after 5am this morning officers from the Bolans Police station responding to a call, arrived at Cocos Hotel and Restaurant in the Valley Church area, the scene of a murder.” UK police have been asked to help in the inquiry.

Catherine Mullany was a doctor, who, before her death, planned to become a GP. Ben was a physiotherapy student at the University of the West of England (UWE), which is located in Bristol, England. Mary Price, the Media Relations and Internal Communications Manager for UWE, gave Wikinews the following statement:

Ben Mullany is a third year physiotherapy student at the University of the West of England. Ben is a very good student who is greatly valued by staff and his peers. Staff and fellow students are deeply shocked to hear of this tragic incident. Our condolences go to his wife’s family and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
 This story has updates See British man dies five days after wife in honeymoon shooting 

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Used Cars Versus New Cars

The Indian Automobile Industry is going through a golden phase with entry of new cars hitting the market. They include Maruti Kezashi, Maruti Cervo, SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, SUV Skoda Yeti, Tata Aria and many more. All these cars would spring in the market with latest features and latest generation technologies.

According to industry professionals, the launch of such cars in India will eventually contribute in continuing the ongoing great demand momentum alive throughout the year. Most of the cars have already been added in the dealer lots and are readily available by pre-order bookings.

They might be redesigned or brand new cars, manufacturers are offering these cars at great incentives to get the buzz going. Firstly, you need to research so as to determine the best car that suits your needs. You need to also check for car price so that it fits into your budget. You can also check for their reviews including criticisms and problems on Internet reported about the car.

Secondly, as the market is competitive and crowded, you can go for attractive incentives like discounted prices and 0% financing options etc .Finally, you need to check the true market value of the car while buying them and can negotiate the price.

Buying new cars is great, especially when that car offer luxury, comfort and style. However, buying a car involves other procedures car warranty, car parts and services offered after purchase.

If car price is constraint, then you can opt for used cars where you can drive the car of your dreams with less offered price. However, you need to be careful while buying them. You need to check how old the car is, car history records which help you to uncover problems such as accidents, rolled back odometer etc.

You need to assess each part of the car with an experienced mechanic as even a small repair may cost expensive. Take the car for test-drive to assess the engine, brake and clutch condition, steering responsiveness.

However, you can also opt Certified used cars that are taken up by major companies like Hyundai warranty pre-owned program, Marutis True Value and Mahindra and Mahindras First Choice Wheels. They provide you a hassle free buying experience where each car undergoes a rigorous quality checks with necessary documentations in place.

On the contrary, it is always better to buy new car than a used car, unless and until you have constraint in price and badly need a car. As the used cars are old, the maintenance cost may be high and there would be constant replacement of old parts due to wear and tear.

Besides this, most of the manufacturers offer warranty programs where you need not spend anything extra for maintenance and labor costs. New cars have more fuel efficiency, safety and also value of your life. Thus, even if you are financially strapped, you need to realize that renowned manufacturers of the cars offer you unparallel opportunities for economic mobility.

Buying any car would be a big investment, but it can always be rewarding and exciting, especially if you sense the right car at a fair price.

U.S. state of Utah begins to accept evacuees from Hurricane Katrina

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Evacuees from New Orleans arrived on Sunday and have continued to come to Utah, utilizing the facilities at Camp Williams, the training facility for the Utah National Guard, to house the incoming people. Flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City International Airport provided by JetBlue Airways under a contract from FEMA have been shuttling people from New Orleans to many destinations throughout the United States, including Utah.

In addition, Utah Air National Guard relief missions transporting food and other supplies to New Orleans relief efforts have also been returning with people in the cargo areas of the airplanes on return flights. “In keeping with our mission to assist in the security and safety of our homeland, we stand trained, ready, and able to respond to the call to assist our fellow citizens in Louisiana, Mississippi and elsewhere,” said Maj. Gen. Brian Tarbet, Utah National Guard Adjutant General.

The people on board the airplanes had no idea where they were going. In one case the airplane was headed to San Antonio and at the last minute while still airborne the destination was changed to Utah. Peter Coroon, Salt Lake County Mayor: “Some of the people look dazed. Some of them are just happy to be out of where they were. Some of them are eager to find their loves ones they’ve been separated. Some of them weren’t sure where they were going when they left New Orleans.”

Governor John Huntsman, Jr. utilized surplus state funds by declaring a state of emergency to begin efforts housing and clothing people coming to Utah, however some of this will likely be reimbursed by the Federal Government at a later date. He announced that Utah was willing to take up to 1,000 people at shelters in Utah, and that amount was later increased to over 2,000. On Monday, President Bush signed an executive order granting the emergency declaration in Utah to provide Federal assistance for the evacuees in Utah.

After arriving in Utah, one evacuee said “I want to thank the people of Utah for their hospitality and for restoring my faith in America.” Another evacuee said “it seems like heaven, looking at the mountains and getting a breath of fresh air and saying, ‘Thank God we made it.'”

Not all evacuees were pleased with the move to Utah. “I knew where Utah was, but nobody told me that’s where we were going. Nothing personal. It’s nice. But I don’t know anybody here,” said Bergeron, among the first batch of 152 evacuees to arrive at the Camp Williams Utah Army National Guard training site.

The Utah chapter of the American Red Cross has been training volunteers over the Labor Day weekend, and according to one official they have been overwhelmed with community support to help the evacuees. The line of volunteers to receive the training helping those at Camp Williams was litterally out of the door at the Red Cross offices today. One volunteer, Kayelynn Wright said, “The last couple of days we’d talked about it and said, ‘What can we do?’ So when I saw it (a call for volunteers) last night, I called (my neighbor) this morning and said, ‘We gotta go!'” The Red Cross has asked that you contact the local office if you plan on volunteering or donating any new clothing and other items to help the evacuees.

Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday gathered at the LDS Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake to assemble more than 50,000 hygiene kits for hurricane victims. Plastic bags were stuffed with toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs, soap, washcloths and hand towels. The supplies will be shipped to a church-owned storehouse Georgia for distribution.

Transportation requests are also being honored by the Utah state government, and evacuees are having transportation to anywhere in the United States paid for at state expense. In addition, a small amount of extra money is being donated directly to each family to help with immediate expenses. The Utah Transit Authority has already established a regular municipal bus service between Camp William and downtown Salt Lake City, which will begin formal service starting tomorrow morning.

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Canadian inspectors to test food ingredients from China

Saturday, April 28, 2007

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued border alerts for specific protein ingredients, imported from China, that may be incorporated into products destined for human consumption.

Inspectors from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will hold products, such as wheat and corn gluten, as well as soy and rice proteins until they can be tested for melamine, the contaminant found to have sickened pets through its use in pet food. If determined to be free of melamine, the ingredients will be released to the intended recipient. Materials such as glutens and protein powders are used commonly in many forms of food products.

The CFIA said it was not acting on specific information, but rather taking a cautious approach to human protection. “That’s why we have the border lookout for the ingredient, so that we can proactively assess any potential that the product is contaminated,” Paul Mayers of the CFIA told CBC News.

Since the border alert for melamine is a new procedure, the government can’t be sure if the contaminant made it into the food chain previously. The CFIA acknowledged that the same Chinese company under suspicion in the tainted pet food affair had shipped wheat gluten to a Canadian company, which in turn used it in food for fish farms. Although the fish were subsequently eaten by people, the CFIA believes the health risk from such consumption would be low.

In related news, Canadian researchers at the University of Guelph believe they may have determined the mechanism of how melamine caused illness in cats and dogs.

Both cyanuric acid and melamine were found in urine samples from pets that died after consuming contaminated pet food. The two compounds react with one another to form crystals that may block kidney function, researchers at the university said. The researchers observed crystals formed in cat urine by the addition of melamine and cyanuric acid. The composition of these crystals matches those found in the urine of affected pets when compared by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

“You wouldn’t normally expect to find those compounds in pet food, and hence nobody was really looking for it,” said John Melichercik, director of analytical laboratory services. “It’s just another piece of the puzzle along the way in this particular pet-food issue.”

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20 tons of cocaine seized by US Coast Guard

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has seized 20 tons or nearly 40,000 pounds of cocaine with a street value of over US$500 million in what authorities call one of the largest cocaine busts in history.

Three busts in total were made in a period of nearly one month. The first on February 19, off the coast of Mexico, March 18 off the coast of Panama and on March 25, also off the coast of Panama.

In the first bust on February 19, “the Ecuadorian-flagged fishing vessel Don Juan K was approached in the Pacific Ocean February 19 off the coast of Mexico while allegedly offloading cocaine into “go-fast” (cigarette-style boat) boats. The fishing vessel’s crew apparently set fire to Don Juan K in an attempt to destroy the evidence and flee in the go-fasts. The USCGC Sherman stopped the go-fasts and recovered about 900 pounds of cocaine as Don Juan K sank. The 14 crew members are being processed for further legal action,” said a statement on the USCG’s website.

The second bust on March 18 yielded nearly 40,000 pounds of cocaine.

“The 330-foot Panamanian-flagged motor vessel Gatun was interdicted in the Pacific Ocean Mar. 18 off the coast of Panama while heading north toward the United States. Sherman’s crew stopped and boarded the vessel and found 765 bales of cocaine weighing approximately 38,000 pounds in two shipping containers. Gatun was escorted back to Panama and its 14 crew members processed for further legal action,” added the statement.

In the third bust on March 25, at least 2,000 pounds of cocaine was seized, also from a ship off Panama’s coast.

“[The] Sherman’s crew stopped and boarded a small stateless go-fast in the Pacific Ocean Mar. 25 off the coast of Panama following a short chase, in which, the go-fast attempted to flee at a high rate of speed. Approximately 2,000 pounds of cocaine was found aboard the go-fast and its four crew members were processed for further legal action,” said the statement.

Several agencies both in the U.S. and in other countries in Central and South America and will continue to investigate the extent of the drug ring.

“The Coast Guard works in close coordination with Joint Interagency Task Force South, U.S. Attorney’s office, Panama Express South, DEA, FBI, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, as well as the Departments of Justice, State and Homeland Security on counter drug operations in the Pacific Ocean near Central and South America. These drug smuggling routes are some of the most active, yielding roughly 70 percent of the cocaine seized annually by the Coast Guard,” added the statement.

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When And Why To Get Professional Rug Cleaning In Chesapeake Va

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Proper rug cleaning is a job that requires specialized knowledge and special equipment. It is not a job to be attempted by an amateur when the rug is of significant value. Rugs differ from carpets in that they lack padding, are movable, and are more fragile in their fibrous makeup than carpet — some, significantly so. Rug composition runs the gamut from rubber backed synthetics to the rarest of hand tied silks and woven wools. By calling for professional rug cleaning chesapeake va you avoid inadvertently ruining a priceless heirloom. The first thing a professional rug cleaning service does is examine each rug to determine its unique composition and condition as a prerequisite to designing a customized approach to its cleaning and treatment.

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To tell if your rug needs cleaning, pull up a corner and pop the underside with the flat of your hand. A puff of dirt or dust indicates that your rug needs cleaning. Alternately, fold the rug under itself, in order to open the pile. If dirt is encrusted deep in the fibers close to the base, this, too, indicates a need for cleaning. professional rug cleaning Chesapeake VAwill remove more than just dirt and sand from your rugs; it also removes dust mites, allergens, hair and dried spills. Most professionals recommend that rugs that receive normal traffic be cleaned annually and those with less wear, as needed. Regular cleaning extends the life of your rugs and keeps them in looking their best.

The rug cleaning process typically involves using a mechanical duster to carefully “beat” the rug, breaking up deep-down caked dirt and sand while simultaneously removing it with a vacuum. This process removes about 80% of of the dust, pollen, and other dry dirt embedded deep in the carpet fibers. Next, cleaning agents appropriate for your particular rug will be used to thoroughly wash it front and back. If the rug has a fringe, it will be given individual care. The rug will be rinsed, and excess water removed. Last of all, the rug will be dried in a special dehumidifying room and given a careful final going over, and the pile and fringe will be brushed and combed. The final result will be one you can not only see, but also feel, a soft, fresh, vibrant and sweet-smelling rug to grace your home!

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