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Paris Hilton mocks John McCain presidential ad

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

American celebutante and businesswoman Paris Hilton has bashed a recent presidential campaign ad by 2008 U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain in which he compared his rival Barack Obama to celebrities such as Hilton and Britney Spears. In McCain’s TV ad, it was stated that Obama was “the biggest celebrity in the world.”

Hilton recorded and uploaded a video to comedy website Funny or Die, in which she mocked McCain by calling him a “wrinkly white-haired guy.”

“Hey America. I am Paris Hilton, and I am a celebrity too,” she states at the beginning of the video, but not before images of the Star Wars character Yoda and the cast of The Golden Girls are paraded across the screen apparently comparing the characters to McCain.

“Only I am not from the olden days, and I am not promising change like ‘that other guy’. I’m just hot,” remarked Hilton, adding, “I guess I am running for president,” since McCain’s TV ad showed her.

McCain’s advertisement, released early this week, states, “Is the biggest celebrity in the world ready to help your family?” According to the Boston Globe and video displayed on its website, the narrator then points out that “the real Obama promises higher taxes, more government spending. So, fewer jobs.”

Bill Burton, a spokesman for Obama, responded to the ad: “Is the biggest proponent of George Bush’s tired, failed policies ready to bring about change? Another day brings another dishonest attack from John McCain. While Senator McCain knows that Senator Obama has proposed cutting taxes for 95% of American families, what he’s not telling us is that he wants to give $4 billion in tax breaks to the oil companies, continue giving tax breaks to corporations that ship our job overseas, and provide no direct tax relief for more than 100 million middle-class families.”

Hilton appears in good spirits in her video and even thanks McCain for endorsing her. “So thanks for the endorsement white-haired dude. And I want America to know, that I am like totally ready to lead.”

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June

Reports say body of missing US soldier found in Iraq

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Reports say that the body of a United States soldier has been found in the Euphrates River in Iraq and that it is the body of one of three U.S. soldiers who were believed to be taken captive by Iraqi insurgents on May 12.

The U.S. military has not confirmed that the body is that of a U.S. soldier, but it does confirm that the body is in the custody of the U.S. military.

“We are in possession of the body. We have not identified the body. We will give the truth to the families first,” said U.S. military in Iraq public affairs officer, Maj. Webster Wright who also added that internet connections in the area have been cut off to stop the spreading of rumors about the body.

Iraqi civilians found the body and immediately called Iraqi Police who then called the U.S. military. The body is reported to have two bullet holes in the head, one in the chest, and is dressed in a U.S. military uniform. Reports also say that the body had a tattoo on the left hand or arm of the unidentified remains.

A patrol boat police officer, who claims to have seen the body, told Reuters that the head showed signs of torture. Also, he deemed that deceased was killed about a week ago.

On Monday May 12, a patrol of U.S. soldiers were attacked and at least 4 were killed along with one Iraqi soldier. Three others were believed to have been kidnapped. The body was found in the town of Musayyib by Iraqi Police about 40 miles south of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

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June

Simple Steps Homeowners Can Take For Water Damage Restoration In Saratoga

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A flood is one of the worst things that can happen to a person’s home. Unfortunately, every year, thousands and thousands of homes have to deal with severe flooding. However, the actual water that enters a person’s home isn’t the main thing that people have to worry about. The real damage occurs after much of the water has subsided. This is when mold begins to grow and slowly ruins the integrity of a home’s structure.

In order to avoid the growth of mold throughout, a home a homeowner needs to act fast after a flood. One of the first things a person will want to do is turn off the power of their home and unplug any and all appliances. Allowing the power to remain active in a home could lead to an electrical fire that could cause more damage. Turning off the power makes it much safer for a person to enter a home and begin removing their items.

The next thing a person will want to do is try their best to get rid of as much water throughout the home as possible. Depending on how much water is left inside of a home, a homeowner might want to consider investing in a water pump. These devices work to pump large amounts of water out of one location and into another. A service for water damage restoration Saratoga offers may provide these devices with their services.

After pumping out the majority of water, it’s time to dry and disinfect the areas inside of your home. Dehumidifiers and fans can be used to remove moisture throughout the home, and a wet vacuum can be used to dry carpets and wooden floors. A service for Water Damage Restoration Saratoga offers can work to dry and effectively disinfect all areas of your home to avoid the growth of mold.

These are just a few of the steps people might take in order to save their homes after a flood. Again, it’s important to remember that electricity and water don’t mix. Turn off the power of the home before beginning the restoration process. Call a Professional Fire Restoration Service or water restoration service if you feel that the damage done to your home is simply too severe.

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June

Woman returns home with Christmas turkey, a month after setting out

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A Scottish woman who set out before Christmas to purchase a turkey finally made it home on Monday, after being cut off by snow for a month. Kay Ure left the Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage on Cape Wrath, at the very northwest tip of Great Britain, in December. She was heading to Inverness on a shopping trip.

However on her return journey heavy snow and ice prevented her husband, John, from travelling the last 11 miles to pick her up. She was forced to wait a month in a friend’s caravan, before the weather improved and the couple could finally be reunited.

They were separated not just for Christmas and New Year, but also for Mr Ure’s 58th birthday. With no fresh supplies, he was reduced to celebrating with a tin of baked beans. He also ran out of coal, and had to feed the couple’s six springer spaniels on emergency army rations.

“It’s the first time we’ve been separated”, said Mr Ure in December. “We’ve been snowed in here for three weeks before, so we are well used to it and it’s quite nice to get a bit of peace and quiet.”

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June

Principles Of Dynamometer Operation

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The very concept of dynamometer is always attached with technology. Therefore it appears a little bit of tough for those who do not have any idea about it. So if a person wants to know about the ins and outs about the main principles of dynamometer operation, he needs to collate some basic information about it.

Actually there is a basic difference between a dynamometer and a voltmeter. True, both of them are measuring tools and both have to execute some functions in their own arena. If one can understand this, it will be easy for him to grab the other information easily and more accurately. Unlike the voltmeter a dynamometer is consisted with a pliable ring made of metal, which uses to bend whenever something tried to bend it. Its bending condition depends on the force that will be applied on it.

Setting up an engine would be incomplete with out using any automotive Dynamometer. The proper function of an engine is largely dependent on the function of a dynamometer. Therefore it has become imperative to have a dynamometer with a new motor to enhance its functionality. Adding up a gas analyzer with a dynamometer would be a perfect idea as this will achieve one to get a better result. This addiction will help one immensely to enhance the capability.

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Transmission Dynamometers and absorption dynamometers are variant form of Power-measuring dynamometers. This kind of dynamometer uses a device that is largely dependent on the concept of measuring torque. A flexible or a special kind of torque meter is generally infixed in the shaft. Actually the burden which a motor or machine is carrying, is responsible for producing a torque.

The torque produced by a transmission dynamometer is starkly different from a torque that is produced by absorption dynamometers. Absorption dynamometers produced that torque by using fluid friction, electromagnetic induction or mechanical friction.

Using the break blocks can do developing a mechanical friction on the edges of revolving pulley. Then the break blocks are compressed against the wheels by fastening the bolts. This action continued until the friction torque FR balances. A water break uses another system. It develops resistance by the help of the rover flow. This water flow has been circulated between a stationary shell and a rotating impeller. At that particular time, the dynamometer produces direct current electricity, which is also known as the eddy current.

The concept of Torque is important enough to be clarified. Actually it is the direct result of the load of the spring or weight. Its distance from the axis of rotation is also responsible for determining the torque. Actually Dynamometers are used to calculate the production of torque by an engine. This information is needed to determine the overall performance of an engine.

All the information related to this issue is demonstrated on a graph, which can be interpreted easily. By using this graph the engineers decipher the essential information that they need to find out by using the dynamometer.

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June

Culture of creativity features at Furnal Equinox 2018

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Visual art, fabric art, photography, performance, dance, virtual reality, and music were all the subject of sessions at Furnal Equinox 2018, a conference held from March 16 to 18 at Toronto’s Westin Harbour Castle. Canada’s largest furry convention by attendance, the annual event offers dozens of subculture-specific programs.

The convention’s communications and public relations coordinator for the event, Ronnie, describes furries as “people that enjoy arts and culture centred around animals and animal-themed topics, essentially. Furnal Equinox in particular, we like to celebrate in a very visual and very […] artistic nature, where we have lots of arts and performances and crafts that go on, and people celebrate with lots of socialisation involved.”

Of the attendees, Ronnie told Wikinews “they come from all walks of life. They are people of all ages, sizes, all sorts of backgrounds, and they come together under one mutual interest, which is their love for animal culture.”

“Programming at Furnal Equinox involves[…] a lot of informational panels, so you can find out about topics from art and how to draw, or how to visually incorporate different elements into your artworks. You can also find panels that teach you how to write better, be a better fiction author for example,” explained the event representative.

At one panel Wikinews attended, members of its all-volunteer organising committee spoke of the year-long process of planning the event, and their reasons for committing such a significant amount of their time. Said one panelist, “if you’re happy, we’re happy.”

Image: Nicholas Moreau.
Image: Nicholas Moreau.
Image: Nicholas Moreau.

The largest hub of activity at the convention was a dealer’s room; nicknamed the “Dealer’s Den”, giving it an anthropomorphic twist. Vendors were selling original visual art, wearables like faux fur tails or ears, or things like jewellery or soap with motifs that would interest attendees.

The back area of the room was dedicated to a charity auction, with proceeds benefiting Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary. According to the convention website, the charity is “dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned farmed animals. Their goal is to provide a safe, life-long home for all of their residents, and to educate the public about the true nature of farmed animals through tours, volunteer programs, and community outreach.”

Split into groups, some attendees played “Fursuit Games” in front of an audience, like trying to toss a ball into a garbage can. The activity made harder, of course, by the limited dexterity and vision the most of the costumes entail.

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Attendees try to catch their own prizes, like t-shirts, after the Games. Image: Nicholas Moreau.

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June

Apple introduces iPhone and Apple TV

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Apple Inc. today has introduced the much-anticipated iPhone at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco.

The iPhone is claimed to be “a revolutionary mobile phone” as stated on the Apple website. The device appears to be running a mobile version of the Apple operating system Mac OSX. It is approximately the same size as a 5th generation iPod, it has a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen display that is used to access all features of the phone including number dial, as well as making phone calls. The iPhone plays music, movies, displays pictures and is able to connect to a wireless network.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the device by walking onto the stage and taking the iPhone out of his jeans pocket. During his 2 hour speech he stated that “Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone, We are going to make history today”.

Today Apple also released their Media Center device – Apple TV. It will directly compete with Microsoft’s Media Center operating system. Apple has taken a different approach to the media center market; rather than storing content (such as movies, music and photos) on the device, Apple TV connects to a computer (Mac and Windows) over a wirless network connection and plays all content stored on that computer. This makes it substantially easier for users to organize their media content.

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June

Dell joins Microsoft-Nortel VoIP Team

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Saturday, October 20, 2007

Dell Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will partner up with the Microsoft-Nortel Innovative communications alliance (ICA) team to sell Unified Communications and VoIP products.

The announcement on Tuesday the 16th of October 2007 includes Dell selling VoIP, data and wireless networking products from Nortel and the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and other unified communications products.

The partnership with both manufacturers should allow Dell to provide a pre-integrated solution.

In March 2007, competitors IBM and Cisco announced they would join in the competition for developing unified communications applications and the development of open technologies around the unified communications and collaboration (UC2) client platform an application programming interfaces (APIs) offered by IBM as a subset of Lotus Sametime.

“We want to make it simple for our customers to deploy unified communications so their end users can get access to all their messages in one place – whether its e-mail, phone or mobile device. This will pave the way for more business-ready productivity tools,” said vice president of solutions, Dell Product Group, Rick Becker.

Customers have four options:
- Core Office Communication Server 2007 – provides instant messaging and on-premise Microsoft Live Meeting.
- Office Communication Server: Telephony – enables call routing tracking and management, VoIP gateway and public branch exchange (PBX) integration.
- Audio and Video Conferencing – allows point-to-point conference, video conference and VoIP audio conference.
- Exchange Unified Messaging – provides voicemail, e-mail and fax in Microsoft Outlook, and anywhere access of Microsoft Outlook Inbox and Calendar.

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June

Using Steam For Ice Dam Removal In Minneapolis, Mn

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With today’s technology and advances in steam equipment it is very easy, simple and safe to use steam for ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN. However, just any steam won’t work, it has to be applied to the ice and show using low pressure and wet steam to have the greatest melting potential.

Low Pressure for Roof Safety

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There are some companies that use high pressure options for ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN. They tend to use a very wet steam, almost a liquid that is forced into the ice and snow at high pressure levels. The problem with this is the same as using any type of very high pressure cleaning equipment, it will damage surfaces.

High pressure steam cleaners are particularly damaging to asphalt shingles. Those little pebbles that help to protect the single and allow water and snow to slide off the shingles are removed under high pressure, gradually damaging your roof.

On the other hand low pressure ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN provides the same volume of wet steam for maximum melting without the risk of any damage.

The Speed Factor

By using the low pressure, wet steam for ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MNprofessional companies are actually able to melt the ice faster than just using hot air alone.

The service will always start the process from the bottom or underside of the ice dam up, allowing the melted ice and snow to safely run off the roof as it would naturally. Sometimes inexperienced services offering ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN approach the job incorrectly and find that it takes much longer as they have to keep reworking areas as they move down and along the roof.

Additionally, by using low pressure wet steam for ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN the company limits the amount of additional water that is put onto your roof. Remember that all of that water has to come off the roof and reducing the additional moisture helps reduce ice below the roof on walkways, landscaping and on your trees and shrubs.

Having professional services come in for your ice dam removal in Minneapolis, MN really is the best possible option. They avoid damage and get the job done quickly and effectively.

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June

India discontinues ?500, ?1000 denominations; releases ?2000 and new ?500 bills

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Monday, November 14, 2016

On Wednesday, India demonetised ?500 (about US$7.50) and ?1000 notes, announced as a measure to fight corruption, fake notes, and black money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian citizens late Tuesday, and said 500 and 1000 rupee notes would cease to be legal tender at midnight.

To minimise possible difficulties to citizens, transactions using old 500 and 1000 rupee notes were accepted at government hospitals, railway ticket bookings, government buses, and airports. The notes were also accepted at public-sector petrol-pumps, government-authorised consumer co-operative stores, milk booths authorised by State governments, and cremation grounds till Friday midnight. These shops were obliged to have a record of their stocks and sales.

In his announcement, Modi said, “For your immediate needs, you can go to any bank, head post office or sub post office, show your identity proof like Aadhar card, voter’s card, ration card, passport, income tax PAN card number or other approved proofs and exchange your old 500 or thousand rupee notes for new notes.” ^{((hi))Hindi language: ??????? ???????? ?? ??? ???? ?? ?? ?? ???? ?? ?????? ????? ?? ??? ??? ?????? ????? ?? ??? ?? ????? ?? ??? ?????? ?? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ?????? ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?????? ?? ???? ????? ????, ???? ??, ???? ?????, ?????? ?????, ???? ?????, ????????, ???? ????? ??? ????? ??????? ???? ?? ??? ??? ??? ???? ?? ??? ??? ???? ???}

Modi also announced those who failed to change their currency till December 30 can exchange the notes at Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s office along with a declaration form till March 31. The notes can be exchanged till December 30 at any branch of any bank across India.

By Saturday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said demonetised money equivalent to almost US$30 billion was deposited in banks across India. According to estimate, the old notes accounted for 85% of the total money in circulation. New 500 rupee and 2000 rupee notes are to be issued. Modi said RBI would exercise caution from past experience and limit the circulation of large-value notes.

International tourists could purchase up to 5000 rupees using the old notes at airport exchanges till Friday.

A limit was imposed on cash withdrawal; a maximum of 10000 rupees each day, and 20000 rupees each week, can be withdrawn. Moreover, from Thursday (November 10) till November 24, 4000 rupees can be exchanged in the banks and post offices. The amount is credited to the bank account.

Government workers were informed about demonetising when the announcement was made. Modi announced all banks would remain closed for public work on Wednesday.

In the United States, Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election on Tuesday, immediately after which stock markets dropped globally. Following the US election and demonetising the money, the Indian stock market fell by 1700 points on Wednesday. Sensex lost 1,688.69 points and Nifty lost 111.55 points on the same day. Indian technology sector companies experienced loss. TCS suffered 4.93% loss and Infosys lost 2.74%.

The Indian rupee is also used in the neighbouring countries of Bhutan and Nepal. The border area uses Indian currency for day-to-day transactions. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) has announced the exchange of old notes will be facilitated till December 15. RMA governor Dasho Penjore informed Indian news site The Wire, “We do not know exactly how much Indian currency of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 is in circulation in Bhutan. We will get a better idea after the deadline to deposit their amount”. RMA has 30% of its international exchange reserve in Indian rupees. Nepal Rastra Bank directed all Nepali banks to stop conducting transactions using the Indian rupee.

On Thursday, there were long queues in front of ATMs and banks to exchange the old notes and withdraw money. BBC reported some banks ran out of cash. Police were called to some banks to maintain discipline. Banks were open on Saturday and Sunday for money exchange.

Shops did not accept the old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. Some emphasised cash-less transaction as well. BBC reported some traders and small business owners in Delhi threatened to call a strike as this move affected their business.

eRetail websites like Amazon and Flipkart announced they would not accept the old 500 and 1000 rupee notes on Cash on Delivery orders. Amazon also announced 15% discount on gift cards worth 500 or 1000 rupees.

The government ceased all transactions using the old 500 and 1000 rupee notes before Saturday. But a Wikinews correspondent noticed a jeweler shop accepting the demonetised notes on Saturday. When questioned, the jeweler said they were accepting the old notes only on purchase. When the correspondent, who did not identify as a reporter to the shop owners, said the old 500 and 1000 rupee notes were not legal money, they said they will exchange the notes in a bank since there were 50 days to exchange with a new and legal tender. They refused to exchange old 500 rupee notes with change, asserting the customer needs to buy merchandise from their shop.

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