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5 reporters hurt in conflict over ex-President’s monument in Taiwan

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Before the Ministry of Education removed the title the “Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness” along the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, members of the public and politicians from Pan-Greens and Pan-Blues battled and demonstrated there, but 5 reporters were hit by a truck near the National Central Library when they made a SNG live report.

According to witnesses and Chien-chiang Wang from Formosa Television, they witnessed the driver deliberately stepping on the accelerator after he hit a reporter and braked. Even though the suspect, Sheng-lou Peng was under arrested by the police, he caused the public indignations and was punched by a protester.

Due to the incident, politicians from Pan-Greens and Pan-Blues argued for the responsibilities again. Eventually, a legislative candidate named Feng Mei maliciously said: “It’s a show, SO WHAT?!” This behavior without respects on hurt reporters caused outrages from voters from Pan-Greens and Pan-Blues and Mei’s neighborhoods.

Politicians from two coalitions like Premier of the Republic of China Chun-hsiung Chang, KMT 2008 Presidential Candidate Ying-jeou Ma, Magistrate of Taipei County Hsi-wei Chou, Minister of the Government Information Office Chih-wei Hsieh, and current President of the Republic of China Shui-bian Chen all criticized on this incident and hoped 5 hurt reporters can recover soon.

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The Best Way To Combat High Heating Oil Prices In Groton, Ct

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As the summer heat and sunshine begin to fade, homeowners in much of the United States begin to turn their thoughts to the long heating season ahead. One of the best ways to lower your Heating Oil Prices in Groton CT is to find a reliable oil company with prices as low as reasonably possible and professional customer service that makes turning to them even more worthwhile.

Anderson Oil Company is that full-service oil company. They have a dedication to serving the residents of Groton, Connecticut and the surrounding areas. This family owned and operated business has 45 years of experience in the oil business. They have spent all of those years treating their customers right with exceptional service and unbelievably low prices.

Anderson Oil Company supplies its customers with home heating oil, kerosene and diesel. They have fixed price and price cap programs for customers who are looking to escape the ups and downs of oil prices through the winter. They offer automatic delivery so you never have to worry about running out of fuel in the middle of the night again. They also offer cleaning services that can save you hundreds of dollars or more in heating costs each year.

If your system begins to have problems, Anderson offers qualified repair and replacement services. They work on furnaces, boilers, water heaters and more. The entire staff at Anderson Oil Company is licensed, bonded and insured, so you can feel comfortable about letting them work on your heating system.

Anderson has 24-hour emergency services for those frosty nights when your furnace decides to stop working. You will never need to worry about being left out in the cold again because you will have a dependable, caring company on your side.

Make winter as easy on your wallet as possible despite Heating Oil Prices in Groton, CT. Choose a company that can make your system more efficient. A company that offers programs designed to protect and save you money. Choose Anderson Oil Company and get all of that as well as 24-hour care, reliable products and some of the lowest oil prices available in the area.

Augusten Burroughs on addiction, writing, his family and his new book

Friday, October 12, 2007

I had an unofficial phone call from Gay Talese last Tuesday. He had just flown back from Colombia and he was cranky. “I’m happy to do an interview with you,” he said, “but what the hell could you ask me that’s not already out there? Have you even bothered to look?!”

“Jeez, Mr. Talese, lots of things,” was my response. I lied. The truth is that when I call people to interview them, I do not have a set of preconceived questions. My agenda is to talk to them and gain a sense of who they are; to flesh them out as humans. To find out what they think about the world around them at that moment. With Gay Talese I had little interest in talking about Frank Sinatra Has a Cold and with Augusten Burroughs I had little interest in discussing Running with Scissors. I want to know what they think about things outside of the boxes people have placed them in.

With a memoirist like Burroughs, even this is a challenge. What parts of his life he has not written about himself, other interviewers have strip-mined. When we met for dinner at Lavagna in the East Village, I explained to Augusten this issue. I suggested we make the interview more of a conversation to see if that would be more interesting. “Instead of you in the catbird seat,” I said, “let’s just talk.”

We struck an instant rapport. What set out to be an hour and half interview over dinner had turned into four hours of discussion about our lives similarly lived. I removed half of the interview: the half that focused on me.

Below is Wikinews reporter David Shankbone’s conversation with writer Augusten Burroughs.

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Gastric bypass surgery performed by remote control

Sunday, August 21, 2005

A robotic system at Stanford Medical Center was used to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery successfully with a theoretically similar rate of complications to that seen in standard operations. However, as there were only 10 people in the experimental group (and another 10 in the control group), this is not a statistically significant sample.

If this surgical procedure is as successful in large-scale studies, it may lead the way for the use of robotic surgery in even more delicate procedures, such as heart surgery. Note that this is not a fully automated system, as a human doctor controls the operation via remote control. Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is a treatment for obesity.

There were concerns that doctors, in the future, might only be trained in the remote control procedure. Ronald G. Latimer, M.D., of Santa Barbara, CA, warned “The fact that surgeons may have to open the patient or might actually need to revert to standard laparoscopic techniques demands that this basic training be a requirement before a robot is purchased. Robots do malfunction, so a backup system is imperative. We should not be seduced to buy this instrument to train surgeons if they are not able to do the primary operations themselves.”

There are precedents for just such a problem occurring. A previous “new technology”, the electrocardiogram (ECG), has lead to a lack of basic education on the older technology, the stethoscope. As a result, many heart conditions now go undiagnosed, especially in children and others who rarely undergo an ECG procedure.

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Wikinews interviews candidate for New York City mayor Vitaly Filipchenko

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.

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Pc Free Making I Pad Self Sufficient

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This feature of iPad has a very interesting icon, which is truly marvelous. We can see a USB cord, connected to an iPhone, being cut off. It symbolizes an icon of independence; hence the name ‘PC Free’ suits it. The latest mobile operating system iOS5 has the capability of functioning on its own. With iOS5 on your iPhone, iPad or iTouch you don’t need a computer to support your gadget. The iGadget can function on its own by downloading updates or the OS itself wirelessly. There is another main app that supports the iDevices to be independent and that is iCloud. Great features have been implemented into the iCloud by the iPhone developers.

iCloud features and functions

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When you have a fully networked system of Apple at home, you can store all your data (photos, movies, documents) in the cloud i.e. via iCloud. Hence iCloud is a virtual information storage app. This data can be accessed by any of the iGadgets namely iPhone or iPad or iMac or AppleTV. The iCloud wirelessly retrieves the required data onto the device that sent for it. This enables dynamic updation of data from any of the iGadgets, that is, information is always upto date. iCloud can be downloaded from the AppStore and is free with iOS5. Setting it up is an even easier task. We just have to slide it on before we start using our iPhone or iPad or iMac. Not only does it provide ease of use but it also provides faster retrieval speed.

Working with other Apps

Now your mail is accessible to you from anywhere either your phone or iPad. Similarly one can set their calendar, book appointments, select and store documents, download numerous other apps, edit photos, make videos and do a whole lot of things using iCloud along with the Apple devices. iCloud is incorporated into the basic applications that are built to support applications such as iTunes, mail, calendar, AppStore, eBooks, Contacts, Photo etc. Unlike the way we sync up data from iTunes, with iCloud there is no necessity for any sync up operation. With iCloud it is dynamic updation of data on-the-go. The various iGadgets or iDevices that have been talked about in this article are among the following. iPhone(3GS, 4 and 4S), iPad, iPad 2,iPod Touch (3rd and 4th generation).

Other merits of iOS 5

The main requirement in setting up the virtual network of iGadgets is to setup one Apple account when setting up the initial instrument. Going forward, while setting up the rest of the instruments, on by one, there is an option called ‘Restore from iCloud backup’ that sets up the current instrument with information in the cloud. The other option of setting it up as an independent device is also available. Apart from the above, iOS will be a popular choice among the differently abled people since it is equipped with an LED flash and custom vibration settings for notification purposes of hearing impaired and vision impaired people. With all these accessibility options, making an iGadget PC independent is a big relief.

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French fry ‘king’ J. R. Simplot dies at age 99

Sunday, May 25, 2008

J. R. Simplot, french fry “king” & founder of the J. R. Simplot Company, an agricultural supplier specializing in potato products has died today in Boise, Idaho. He was 99 years old.

He was born John Richard “Jack” Simplot on January 4, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. By World War II, the J. R. Simplot Company had become the largest shipper of fresh potatoes in the nation. By the early 1960s it was the primary supplier of french fries to McDonald’s; by 2005 it supplied more than half of all french fries for the fast food chain. Simplot also produced fertilizers for agriculture.

In 1961, Simplot financed the Brundage Mountain ski area area near McCall, two hours north of Boise. The Simplot Company sold its 50% interest in Brundage in April 2006 to the longtime co-owner, the DeBoer family.

Simplot is survived by his wife, Esther.

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With arrival of rainy season, perennial scramble in Zimbabwe for seed, fertilizer

Thursday, October 22, 2009

As Zimbabwe’s rainy season approaches, farmers in the Wedza district, Mashonaland East province, are worried that again this year they won’t be able to locate or afford the seed, fertilizer, and other inputs needed to get a maize crop in the ground.

Aiming to relieve such shortages of inputs, Christian Care is among the non-governmental organizations working with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the European Union to implement an agricultural inputs support scheme.

Christian Care said it is now providing farmers in the Midlands with fertilizer and seeds.

Experts said most farmers are struggling to obtain inputs because the government has cut back on programs to finance planting, instead urging farmers to borrow from banks. But banks insist on land as collateral, though all farmland has been nationalized.

Even farmers resettled under land reform since 2000 have only so-called offer letters granting them working rights, but banks will accept neither these nor livestock as collateral.

Christian Care Director Forbes Matonga reported that his is one of seven organizations reaching out to small farmers under the FAO program.

As the rainy season begins, cholera is also now a growing concern. Residents of Zimbabwe, fearing a repeat of the 2008 epidemic that killed thousands, are struggling to complete precautionary measures.

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Holiday Destination In India To Enjoy The Holidays And Indian Travel Packages

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While the fascinating cities of India have a lot to offer the visitor, there are many fascinating destinations worth visiting that are easily accessible from India’s major cities. Quiet beaches, beautiful temples, fascinating wildlife sanctuaries, weekend breaks, all waiting to be discovered by the traveler willing to look beyond the cities of India.

Holiday Destinations in Delhi India

Delhi, the capital of India, is mixture of tradition and modernity, a historic city with stately buildings and the seat of government of a vibrant nation. A tour of Delhi’s monuments and sights is a lesson in the coexistence of history with modernity. There are also many fascinating destinations nearby that you can visit from Delhi. Travel to Agra to visit the enchanting Taj Mahal, take a tour of the royal heritage of Rajasthan, head for the hills and some adventure tourism in Himachal Pradesh or Uttaranchal. Fascinating India awaits you…

Weekend Getaways in Delhi India

Delhi is in the near vicinity of many wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations and quiet getaways. The Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Surajkund and Badhkal lakes in Haryana, Neemrana and Kesroli forts in Rajasthan, the mud fort at Kuchesar in Uttar Pradesh and the Corbett National Park are easily accessible and provide a refreshing tour.

Sightseeing Manesar Tou

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Manesar is situated in the idyllic lush green ranges of Aravali in the environs of the historic city of Gurgaon on a beautiful hilltop. Located on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Mansher is less than one-hour drive from Delhi. It is an ideal place for a weekend to have fun with your family and friends.

Neemrana Sightseeing Destinations

An ideal honeymoon heaven, Neemrana Fort-Palace is among India’s oldest heritage resorts. Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in the Second Battle of Tarain by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. Neemrana derives its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom. Neemrana, Rajasthan’s closest palace from Delhi, is 122 kms from Delhi on the Delhi Jaipur Highway. This picturesque site is located on a majestic plateau on the sylvan hills of Aravalli Ranges.

Corbett National Park

Travel to this ideal weekend break – away from the city, on the banks of Ramganga River. The Corbett National Park is located in the undulating Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas and spread over 520 sq. kms along the banks of the Ramganga River. This first ever park of India is 300 kilometres away from Delhi.

Formerly called Ramganga National Park, it was named as Corbett National Park in honor the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, author and photographer who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.

Holiday Destinations in Mumbai India

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is a cosmopolitan and fast paced city. This historic city, extending along the sea, has grand buildings and is the center of India’s commercial film industry. A tour of Mumbai’s monuments and sights is sure to enchant any visitor. There are also lots of fascinating destinations near Mumbai, waiting to be explored by a venturesome traveller.

Holiday in Mahabaleshwa

Situated at an altitude of 1372 mtrs. above sea level, Mahabaleshwar is a very popular hill station. Better known as Strawberry Country the place is a true paradise for honeymoon couples and families and all those simply looking for a change from their hectic lifestyle. Popular tourists points in and around the hill resort are Wilson Point, Connaught Peak, Elphiston Point, Marjorie Point, Castle Rock, Arthur’s Seat, Baghdad Point, Babington Point, Northcote Point, Falkland Point, Carnac Point, Fitzgerald Point, Bombay Point, Gaolani Point, Panchgani Point, Helen’s Point and Venna Lake.

Travel to Matheran

Matheran (which means “forest at the top”) is a place where Nature has found exquisite expression in a various enchanting ways. Nearest hill station to Mumbai (111 kms), it is situated at an altitude of 2516 feet. Each dawn at this lovely hill resort girdled by the sahyadris ranges ushers in a day of tranquil beauty. Matheran has become successful in retaining the tranquility and peace of a hill station by not allowing any kind of motor vehicle into the town. Ideal for a day or weekend trip, Matheran abounds with various places of interest such as Louise Point, the Charlotte Lake with the Panthers caves.

Goa Holiday Travel

What is your idea of a perfect holiday? If it is surfing, swimming or just relaxing in the sun by the beach with your family and friends, then the beaches of Goa are the perfect place for this. This retreat has great beaches where you can swim or surf or body-surf. You can see the kids building sand castles and play cricket. Nothing beats the rumble of the surf while you read a novel in the sun and watch the children splash, or swim or surf.

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Teen broadcasts suicide online

Sunday, November 23, 2008

A Pembroke Pines, Florida teenager killed himself Wednesday, November 19, while broadcasting on the live video site Justin.tv. After making suicide threats and being encouraged by Justin.tv viewers and Bodybuilding.com forum members, Abraham K. Biggs, 19, committed suicide by taking an overdose of opiates and benzodiazepine, which had been prescribed for his bipolar disorder.

Biggs first began blogging about his planned suicide 12 hours before the actual event. He died after taking pills and lying on the bed in front of the webcam. After the broadcast, viewers who apparently thought it was a hoax posted messages such as “OMG”, “LOL”, and “hahahah”.

Hours later, after being alerted by viewers who had noticed that Biggs had stopped breathing, law enforcement and paramedics arrived, discovered his body, and covered the camera. The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office has reportedly confirmed Biggs’ death.

According to Montana Miller of the Bowling Green State University, the circumstances of this case were not shocking: “If it’s not recorded or documented, then it doesn’t even seem worthwhile. For today’s generation it might seem, ‘What’s the point of doing it if everyone isn’t going to see it?'”

Biggs’ sister Rosalind was angry that neither the website nor its viewers reacted soon enough to save him. “They got hits, they got viewers, nothing happened for hours,” she said. She described him as “very happy” and “friendly and outgoing.” “On a normal day, you couldn’t really tell that he got as low as he did.” However, he did have relationship problems with his girlfriend, according to a friend.

Mental health professionals have warned about the possibility that other mentally troubled people would copy his actions. According to Dr. David Shaffer of Columbia University, “Any video showing it as heroic or romantic or glamorous could reduce the anxiety people might feel about suicide. It becomes a respectable behavior and lowers the threshold of suicide.” He and other psychiatrists recommend that potentially suicidal teens talk to others and “tell what’s going on.”

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