July
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Friday, August 31, 2012
London, England — Last night at London’s Paralympic Basketball Arena, the Brazil women’s national wheelchair basketball team kept it close in a game with the Australia women’s national wheelchair basketball team before losing 52–50 to Australia. Brazil trailed by four with 32.3 seconds left in the game, narrowed the gap to two points with 1.3 seconds left but were unable to score in the final second.
4.5 point player Lia Maria Soares Martin dominated for Brazil, scoring over half the team’s points with 27 total. She led her team on defense with half the team’s rebounds, pulling down 14 of them. The Belém native 24 year old who will celebrate her 25th birthday during the Paralympics plays club basketball for All Star Rodas, Belem.
Brazil played aggressive basketball, with five players earning personal fouls including Soares Martin with 4, Debora Crislina Guimaraes de Costa and Lucicleia da Costa e Costa with 3 each, and Cleonete de Nazare Santos and Cintia Mariana Lopes de Carvalho with 1 each. The Brazilians pinched Australian players several times by trying to force them to go over their wheelchairs and lose their balance. Sportsmanship was still on display, with the Brazilians helping to set Australia’s Kylie Gauci upright after Gauci’s wheelchair tipped over.
Brazil competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics where they did not win a single match. They are scheduled to play the next game of their London campaign this Saturday against Great Britain.
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| This article’s primary contributor, Patrick Gillett, is an alumnus of Sunshine Coast Grammar School. |
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wikinews has obtained a list of middle management teaching staff allegedly made redundant, or laid off due to restructuring, by Sunshine Coast Grammar School (SCGS), in Queensland, Australia. Sources say that those staff have been told that they can apply for new positions that have opened up.
The list, published on the SCGS alumni Facebook page, contains the names of twenty-two staff members, eight of which taught this article’s primary contributor. Seventeen positions are reportedly being opened up by the private Christian school, eight of which seem to significantly overlap the old ones.
The changes are, apparently, designed to get teachers back into the classroom. “We are not cutting subject choices and extracurricular activities, but retaining a student-driven curriculum that integrates with the new Australian Curriculum, in keeping with our commitment to teaching and learning opportunities,” said headmaster Nigel Fairbairn.
Fairbairn could not guarantee that any of the staff would be given a position in 2011. “That will depend on how many people on that list apply for new positions of responsibility and are successful,” he said.
“The Head of the School cannot guarantee the 21 staff a job at the School in the future, with many of the positions being advertised to external applicants,” said Terry Burke, secretary for the Independent Education Union of Australia Queensland branch (Queensland Independent Education Union, QIEU).
“There has been little or no consultation with affected staff, who should not have to reapply for their jobs,” he said. “Most of the proposed restructuring is highly questionable and places at risk the high quality education at the School.”
Some former students responded angrily to the news.
Four of the affected teachers “were the backbone of the school when [controversy surrounded founding headmaster John Burgess] happened,” a former prefect (student leader) said. “They got it through that crisis and this is the thanks they get.”
“People are angry and shocked,” they continued. “I am aware of at least 10 families who have said they will pull their children out of the school – it’s that bad.”
The student body has not ruled out protesting the schools plans. “It’s getting to that stage,” the former prefect said. “People are trying to look at it in an intelligent way but there is so much anger out there.”
Wikinews understands that Fairbairn attracted criticism when he was a head teacher in Christchurch, New Zealand, where a former student claimed that Fairbairn “replaced the open and welcoming culture … with the tyrannical and oppressive one.”
byAlma Abell
Cases of Medical Malpractice in Kansas City MO can vary quite a lot, but ultimately they all have one thing in common: The people involved in the case have been harmed by medical professionals. A medical malpractice situation typically happens if a patient has been hurt, either deliberately or non-deliberately (usually it is not deliberate) by a person who was in charge of taking care of them. This person who caused the harm may be a doctor, a nurse, a surgeon, a nursing home caregiver, or nearly anyone else who works in the medical field.
The medical errors can include any number of different things, but one of the most common is medical misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. If a physician makes a wrong diagnosis and the patient subsequently suffers due to the improper course of treatment that is then launched, this would qualify as a misdiagnosis case. If a patient is suffering from a serious illness for a protracted period because the physician failed to diagnose the condition, this would usually qualify as a delayed diagnosis. Both misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis usually fall into the medical malpractice category, but each case is unique so you will need to discuss specifics with your lawyer.
Another type of medical error that is commonly seen in medical malpractice cases today is childbirth related errors. These injures will include those that happen to the child and to the mother, and can range from brain injury to broken bones to nerve damage. While injuries like these may often happen due to Medical Malpractice in Kansas City MO, this is not always the case. Some fetal and maternal injuries occur naturally or for biological reasons that cannot be prevented. To determine if your birth related injury qualifies, talk to your lawyer in detail.
In cases where you feel you might have a case of Medical Malpractice in Kansas City MO, it is important that you talk with experienced attorneys who are accustomed to handling cases like yours. A well rated local law firm that works in medical malpractice cases in Kansas City is Prochaska, Giroux and Howell, LLC. This firm allows clients to make initial consultations with no commitment so that the viability of the case can be discovered, free of charge.
Friday, May 25, 2018
On Wednesday, the US National Football League (NFL) announced adopting a new policy of fining the clubs if their athletes knelt during the national anthem. Per the policy, athletes who do not wish to stand for the anthem are now permitted to stay in the locker room. Under the new policy, the commissioner can “impose appropriate discipline on league personnel who do not stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.”
According to commissioner Roger Goodell, in their meeting in Atlanta NFL owners reached a unanimous decision. In the statement, Goodell said, “It was unfortunate that on-field protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic […] This is not and was never the case.” Per the earlier policy, athletes had to be present on the sidelines of the field during the anthem.
Since 2016, when former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started kneeling during the pre-match national anthem in a protest against racial discrimination, police brutality and shooting of African-Americans by policemen, multiple athletes have joined the protests taking a knee when the US national anthem — The Star-Spangled Banner — was played. Kaepernick then said, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of colour”.
The NFL Players Association said the NFL did not consult them before announcing the policy. The day before the NFL’s statement, the clubs agreed to donate 90 million US dollars (USD) to initiatives for social justice.
Eric Reid, a former teammate of Kaepernick who also took a knee during the national anthem, said, “I needed to use a platform to speak out for other people who didn’t have a voice. So I joined Colin in protesting the issues in this country, which include police brutality, systemic oppression of black and brown people”. He added, “This is not about disrespecting the military or the anthem. This is a way for me to bring awareness around these issues in our country.”
The new policy now allows the clubs to devise their own provisions for fining or suspending the players. New York Jets’ chairperson Christopher Johnson said, “There will be no club fines or suspensions or any sort of repercussions. If the team gets fined, that’s just something I’ll have to bear.”
Owner of San Francisco 49ers Jed York abstained from voting for the NFL policy in Atlanta.
Former US president Barack Obama, in September 2016, said Kaepernick was “exercising his constitutional right”. Current US president Donald Trump, in September 2017, called the athletes who knelt during the national anthem unpatriotic and “disgraceful”. Trump also said, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired.'”
Regarding the new policy, Malcolm Jenkins, a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, said, “What NFL owners did today was thwart the players’ constitutional rights to express themselves and use our platform to draw attention to social injustices like racial inequality in our country. Everyone loses when voices get stifled.” His teammate Chris Long, who donated USD one million to charity last season, wrote on Twitter, “This is fear of a diminished bottom line. It’s also a fear of a president turning his base against a corporation. This is not patriotism. Don’t get it confused.”
Retired quarterback Sage Rosenfels tweeted saying, “I hope the NFL decides to completely stop all concession stand sales during the anthem as well. We wouldn’t want people buying a $10 beer and an $8 hot dog during our sacred anthem. All TV camera crews must stop filming and direct attention at the flag too. Just seems fair.” He later added, “Forced patriotism is the opposite of freedom.”
About the new policy, Trump told Fox News, “You have to stand, proudly, for the national anthem or you shouldn’t be playing. You shouldn’t be there. Maybe you shouldn’t be in the country”.
The NFL Player’s Association said the union will “review the new ‘policy’ and challenge any aspect of it that is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement.”
When you have made the decision to apply for a Pell Grant then you need to act on it as soon as possible. Why is this, you may ask. It’s because the Pell Grant is distributed to students on a first-come basis, providing of course that they meet the required criteria. With the enormous amount of students that apply for this grant each year, it means that if you don’t want to miss out, then your application needs to be received as early as possible. In other words, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the spring deadline. When the money runs out, so too do the Pell Grants.
Applying for any type of grant assistance is usually quite tedious, and the Pell Grant is no exception. There is a procedure that must be followed and the reward makes the effort worthwhile. To make it easier for you, we have outlined below a suggested list of steps.
1. Get your application in early. Don’t wait until everyone is talking about it and there is a rush to make it before the deadline. There is plenty of documentation that has to be provided, and trying to do this at the last minute is going to cause you grief. Think of the people having to process all the applications for the Pell Grant. Isn’t it much better that they receive yours when they are not so rushed?
2. Do you meet the required criteria? Before you apply for a Pell Grant check that you are eligible.
3. You will be required to provide financial documents, such as tax returns and W2s, as well as forms of identity such as driver’s license and current bank statements. If you are still at home there will be forms for your parents to complete if y you are still their dependent.
4. Complete your FAFSA application and forward it. These are usually available from the school counselor’s office or the financial aid office. Don’t forget to make a copy of all of your application materials before you send them away. It is far better to have this little peace of mind, just in case your application goes missing and you have to quickly submit another one. Not that it happens very often, but it is also good to keep for your own records.
5. If you are accepted, you will receive a SAR or Student Aid Report, which will outline how much money you will receive. It will also provide instructions on how you are able to access your Pell Grant money.
Any student who is considering spending the time to apply for a Pell Grant should visit their official website. Often completing all the required documentation can present somewhat of a challenge the first time around. There should also be plenty of help available from the school counselor or the financial aid adviser. It is their job to help students with the application process.
Part-time students are also able to apply for a Pell Grant. Even students who are enrolled for less than part-time should still apply, as they will still be eligible to receive some money. The amount will be determined by their own individual circumstances. It is important to realize though, that you are not able to receive Pell Grant money from more than one college at a time.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Seoul —
The OhmyNews International Citizen Reporters’ Forum (see previous report) concluded on Saturday with several speeches and a visit to sponsoring companies in South Korea’s technology sector. Some invited “citizen reporters” from around the world extended their stay by several days to tour the country. Since the conclusion of the conference, presentations and transcripts have been published on the OhmyNews web site. [1]
Feeding Puppies, Puppy Deworming and Health Care for your Dog
by
Julia Bennet
As the holidays approach children make numerous requests to their parents for a puppy for Christmas and many of them oblige though not really having any idea of the care and responsibility involved. One of the perhaps easiest and common mistakes made in the care for puppies involves puppy de-worming and feeding puppies.
Feeding the newest edition in the family might seem easier than you think, as they appear to be great eating machines but feeding puppies people (via table) food is the worst thing you can do for your little companion. Puppies are like human babies, they have specific nutritional needs that can t be met with our food. Also considering that a lot of our food is highly processed making even more unsuitable for dogs. Also consider that certain foods, like chocolate, can make them very sick if not kill your puppy. There are numerous pet food products on the market that provides the proper nutritional feeding puppies. And just like us humans, portioning and frequency can create havoc on the newest member of the family. Puppies can grow into adult dogs that have become overweight; develop premature arthritis and joint problems; and even heart disease. Most puppies can get away with eating three times a day, just like us. Adult dogs, depending upon activity level, can get away with two meals a day. But this isn t the only thing that can affect your newest family member. Various worms can affect the absorption of nutrients for their health and well being.
There are several worm varieties as well as parasites that can be transmitted from mother to offspring or acquired at any point thru infected grasses the dog comes in contact with. Some of these parasites develop into worms that not only feed on what the animal has ingested but also will feed on their organs, getting healthy at the expense of their host. Worms like the Whipworm, Hookworms, as well as the more commonly known Tapeworm and Roundworms (which can be a few feet long) work their way out past the intestines, into the bloodstreams and headed to other critical organs in the body eventually leading to death. Because portions of these worms maybe seen outside of the dog s body, it does not mean that they are completely gone. They are able to regenerate provided the head is still intact. Protozoan parasites like the Giardia and Coccidia which are single celled organisms can cause as much damage as the worms.
Although most breeders and pet stores make every attempt to provide the best of medical care for all the puppies in their care including de-worming, there is always a chance of them still having these parasites. Of course, there is no guarantee of this from puppy mills or private parties. Animal shelters, such as the Humane Society checks for and treats puppies and older dogs for worms. A simple procedure is used to check and treat for these parasites. As part of the annual vet visit, a check for any worms or parasites should be performed on your puppy or adult dog. This will pay off in the long run for the health of your companion.
The puppy place is your source for your health care questions. Remember your new puppy relies on you for its feeding and de-worming health care needs.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
In early May, Wikinews extended an invitation to Vitaly Filipchenko, an independent candidate in the 2021 New York City mayoral election, set to take place November 2nd, alongside other candidates. Filipchenko answered some questions about his policies and campaign during a phone interview.
Filipchenko, registered on the New York City Campaign Finance Board as Vitaly A. Filipchenko, is the first Russian candidate for New York City mayor, being born in Tomsk, Siberia in 1973, according to news agency Sputnik. He has since naturalised as a United States citizen. According to the web site, Filipchenko has been educated in road construction and maintenance and owns a moving services company; he describes himself on his web site as a “small business owner”. On his web site’s platform page, he says that “[m]y English may not be perfect – but my platform is.”
Incumbent Democrat mayor Bill de Blasio, who won re-election in the 2017 New York City mayoral election by 66.5%, cannot run for a third term under term limits. As of April 28, 22 candidates are currently running, the majority of whom are also Democrats. Ahead of the June Democratic primary for New York City mayor, a poll conducted May 23 and 24 by WPIX and Emerson College of 12 Democratic candidates with a margin of error of 3.2 per cent has former commissioner for the New York City Department of Sanitation Kathryn Garcia and Borough President of Brooklyn Eric Adams leading with 21.1% and 20.1%, respectively.
June
22
By Ed Sneineh
When it comes to insurance needs restaurants are similar to all other businesses in the way that the owners are exposed to liability that can potentially put those owners under the risk of losing their properties and wealth. The following is a brief discussion summarizing the areas that restaurant owners need to worry about when it comes to protecting their wealth and property.
A. Property Insurance issues. Restaurant owners may own buildings or business property that need proper coverage:
(1) Building Coverage: If the restaurant owner owns the building, building coverage may be needed to protect the property from perils such as fire, collapse, smoke, etc. Depending on the location, age, and other factors, building may be covered at Replacement Cost (better) or Actual Cash Value -ACV- (Replacement Cost minus Depreciations.) The proper amount of coverage varies based on square footage. In Chicago, it costs between $100 to $170 per square foot to replace a commercial building.
(2) Restaurant Equipment: Will cover the value of the equipment that is owned by the business. Equipment can also be insured based on either Replacement Cost or ACV.
(3) Business Personal Property (content and inventory) such as food inventory.
(4) Physical Damage on business auto. If business owns a vehicle that requires physical damage (comp and collision) coverage can be obtained on both ACV or Stated Value (in stated value approach the business owner sets the value of the vehicle to be insured.)
(5) Business Income / Extra Expense. Provide coverage for the extra expense/ income of the business in the event of destruction of business by a covered loss. There is either a time limit, or an amount limit, or both for this coverage.
(6) Crime. It provides the businesses the protection from loss of money, securities, or inventory resulting from crimes (robbery, theft, etc.)
B. Liability Coverage. Restaurant owners may be subject of lawsuit due to negligent acts of the business or its employees. The following should be areas of concerns to the business owners of restaurants:
(1) Commercial General Liability (CGL) provides fundamental coverage for business owner against lawsuits resulting from incidents such as consumers’ slip and fall [premises liability], use of harmful food [product liability], or lawsuits brought against the offenses of the restaurant (or its employees) against the reputation of other people or businesses in the course of advertising [personal & advertising injury]. CGL also provides additional property damage to rented premises [fire legal liability] and coverage for bodily injury suffered by others on the premises of the insured, even though the insured was not negligent.
It is very important that restaurant owners disclose all aspects related to their business, such as yearly revenues, if the business provides catering or not, and if the business restaurant provides delivery or not. Additional important concerns to insurance companies include consumption of liquor, use of live entertainment, availability of dance floor, and other factors related to unusual services. These factors can affect the qualification for certain coverages and the premium that is charged to the policy.
(2) Liquor Liability. Dram shop laws provides for someone who has been injured by an intoxicated individual to sue the liquor establishment that sold/ served the alcoholic beverages to the intoxicated individual. If the restaurant serves liquor on the premises, then dram shop or liquor liability is necessary. Each state has certain minimum limits for liquor liability. In Illinois it is set at $300,000 each occurrence.
(3) Commercial Auto Insurance: If the restaurant owns a vehicle (for delivery, catering, or any other reason) the business owner may need to make sure that enough and appropriate coverage is purchased to protect the business.
(4) Hired and Non Owned Auto. Provides auto liability coverage for any vehicle rented by the restaurant business, or vehicles that are being used for running the business but are not owned by the restaurant owner (ie vehicle owned by someone other than the restaurant or its owner, while making a delivery.)
(5) Workers Compensation Provides coverage for injured workers, regardless of fault, if their injuries are work related. This is a mandatory coverage by the state in Illinois.
About the Author: Ed Sneineh is the founder of Insurance Navy, a commercial and personal insurance with several locations in Illinois. The agency provides online business insurance quotes as well as auto insurance quotes from several top rated carriers such as the Travelers, the Hartford and many more.
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Monday, January 15, 2007
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The Pirate Bay, a file-sharing website based in Sweden, seeks to purchase its own island nation in an attempt to escape copyright laws. A group of people has launched a campaign to collect money via the Internet to acquire a former British sea platform situated in the North Sea, six miles (9.6 kilometers) off the British coast.
The Pirate Bay states that the platform, named Sealand, will give users an easy way of sharing files protected by copyright in other nations. According to the statement made on the website, those who invest in purchasing Sealand will receive citizenship in it.
The platform was occupied in 1967 by the associates and family members of Paddy Roy Bates, a former radio broadcaster and former British Army Major, who now form its royal family. Prince Roy and Princess Joan Bates and their son Prince Regent Michael are willing to sell the platform for £65m. The royal family claims that it is independent and outside of any country’s jurisdiction.
The sovereign status of the platform is disputed. The Government of the United Kingdom extended the territorial waters from 3 to 12 nautical miles after 1987, placing Sealand in its jurisdiction. However, Prince Roy simultaneously expanded the territory of Sealand and claimed continued independence. (See Sealand on Wikipedia.)
Hired estate agents from Spain estimate the price of the floating island to be about 504 million pounds. The Swedish website mentioned that it was looking for alternatives to acquire Sealand. It also mentioned that if the “Internet-pirate” community is not able to buy Sealand, it will look for another small place to claim as its own.
The Pirate Bay website was closed for some time in May 2006 due to Swedish police raids. The site was later re-opened from the Netherlands before moving back to Sweden.