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Wikinews discusses H1N1 with the WHO

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a program of the United Nations and a global authority on human health. In an interview with Wikinews, the WHO tells about the current H1N1 pandemic.

The organization’s 93rd update as of March 26, 2010 states 213 countries, territories, and other communities have laboratory-confirmed cases and there have been at least 16,931 confirmed deaths, including 4,653 deaths in Europe and 7,673 in the Americas.

Wikinews reporter Mike Morales talks with Karen Mah, a media relations representative for the WHO, and asks her several questions.


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Wikinews interviews Frank Moore, independent candidate for US President

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms.

Wikinews has impartially reached out to these candidates, throughout the campaign. We now interview independent Presidential candidate Frank Moore, a performance artist.


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Budget Travel Tips Concerns About Your Safety, Security And Knowledge}

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Submitted by: Steven Rivers

On your next trip, you must keep in mind the following things. Just a little consideration and planning can greatly increase your personal safety and security, wherever you happen to go.

* Dont travel with expensive possessions and be careful with cash and other valuables. Leave sentimental and irreplaceable things at home preferably.

* Protect your things like your passport, travel documentation, credit cards, traveler’s checks and a lot more. Putting them in a pouch or somewhere in your clothing is all recognized practice.

* Be wary but not suspicious about being at danger of becoming or being a robbery victim. You will result in spending huge amount of money on taxis everywhere as opposed to taking a walk or going around.

* Keep valuables hidden in crowded places.

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* Never carry excess money you dont need, especially at night and don’t exhibit cash in crowded place under any circumstances. You must not make yourself visible and easy victim.

* Split and spread your cash and other money tools like traveler’s checks around your baggage. Never carry it all in one place.

* A good security tip is packaging your wallet with a rubber band or two to make it tougher for pickpockets to get it from your pocket without detection! Better yet, dont carry wallet at all. Instead, get a money belt.

* You must keep your luggage safe, with you and hide at night when you sleep.

* Dont leave your baggage or valuable in car, taxi, train or bus or other form of transportation

* Always check out at security screenings and customs checks to make sure that your things do not disappear. It’s always tough to be on your toes after a long international flight. You need to be alert!

* When it comes to customs, when beyond the duty-free limits, you have to expect that it will cost you dearly, about 10 % on the next $1000 worth of goods.

Here are the other budget travel tips from frequent travelers:

* You must avoid the duty-free attraction and trap. Naturally, all the shops in airports and train stations are luxurious. It is lore that you always save huge money! Actually, you can compare the next time you try to shop liquor or souvenirs against trusted quality mall stores. You might find to your surprise that the charges are higher!

* Be artistic with meals and do not hesitate to improvise and eat like the inhabitants. Like for example, a quick bite to eat on the beach, a picnic or in a park is one of the smartest ways to lessen expense on food and save more travel dollar for the evenings and dinners out.

* Be resourceful and nosy. You have to know as much as you can about your destination and prepare as well as you can, even for the unanticipated. Read any and all literature you can see on what you should know before departing like facts, warnings, entry requirements, advisories, demographics, crime statistics, local economy, attractions and special events for your dream travel.

* You must arm yourself with personal information. Having all your bank contact telephone numbers listed on a piece of paper, packed in your baggage and somewhere else on your person or in the hotel safe in a folder with your other valuables you want under lock and key is the best way to secure your financial interest. Knowing in advance who to call in case your credit cards or checks are lost or stolen is essential and will save you time and money and lessen the impact of any stealing and or result of lost, misplaced or stolen cards, wallets and travelers checks.

So, you need to plan, stay mindful, and enjoy your trip!

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New search engine to search inside Wikipedia

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This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

A new search engine that was announced yesterday finds articles and links within the English Wikipedia. Wikiseek, run by a California based startup company called “searchme”, is a website which aims to be “A better way to search Wikipedia.”

Although most keywords work without problems, Digg users have found search terms that the site does not recognize. If you enter “Chicago” for example, it shows no Wikipedia articles at all, and clicking “Chicago, Illinois” leads to an article on West Chicago, Illinois and other related articles to the subject. Similarly, entering “Christmas“, “United States” or “PlayStation 3” only provides links to related articles on Wikipedia, although they are in the top 10 of most viewed articles in the English Wikipedia. Searching “porn” comes up with commercial websites linked from Wikipedia, but not the relevant articles in the free encyclopedia. For most articles however, the relevant Wikipedia article is the first result or among the results.

The site says that “The contents of Wikiseek are restricted to Wikipedia pages and only those sites which are referenced within Wikipedia, making it an authoritative source of information less subject to spam and SEO schemes.” The site also offers a Toolbar plugin and a Firefox extension to add a Wikiseek search button inside of Wikipedia pages.

Danny Sullivan at the Search Engine Land blog found Wikiseek’s results inferior compared to the results from established search engines. SearchMe CEO Randy Adams stressed that Wikiseek is still in a beta phase. He pointed out that they welcome feedback more than the average search engine, which can be posted on their company wiki.

Searchme put a button on their main page, encouraging beta testers to instantly promote the site on Digg. In August 2006, Digg had half a million registered users.

Some media outlets have reported that Wikiseek was created by either the Wikimedia Foundation which runs Wikipedia, or private corporation Wikia, which hosts a collection of wiki communities. Both rumors are untrue, says Angela Beesley, co-founder of Wikia and chair of the Advisory Board of the Wikimedia Foundation. “Wikiseek is an independent project with no affiliation with either Wikia or the Wikimedia Foundation.”

The Wikiseek site says they contribute the majority of its revenue from advertisement to the Wikimedia Foundation’s fundraising effort.


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Non-prescriptioncolor contact lenses can be an interesting and fun addition to a costume or outfit, or can be used to match your mood or the season or even a special event. These lenses do not correct your vision; they will only change the color of your eyes, although it is possible to get color contact lenses which do correct your vision also. Non-prescriptioncolor contact lenses should be chosen depending on the eye color of the wearer, as this will have an effect upon the final colorachieved. Ifyou have brown eyes for instance you can opt for green contact lenses. It is possible to get non-prescriptioncolor contact lenses in natural colors, such as typical colors for eyes, but you can also get lenses with stranger colors or specific designs. These would be particularly useful for Halloween or costume parties, and they would show great attention to detail on the wearer’s part.Different types of colour Contact LensesThere are many manufacturers of non-prescriptioncolor contact lenses, each with many different types, colors and designs available, so choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Remember, you should consult an eye doctor before wearing non-prescriptioncolor contact lenses, to make sure your eyes are suitable for lenses and to learn how to use them properly.Colored Contacts for Enhancing Your BeautyColored eye contacts can be used even though you have not been normally using eyeglasses or clear eye contacts. The colored eye contacts that serve as vision corrector is called as prescription colored eye contacts. But if in this case you do not really have vision problems, you can still use colored eye contacts because you can avail them as non-prescription colored eye contacts. There are no regulations for which colors are prescriptions and which are nonprescription. So you can get light green contacts as either.For these past years, we witnessed how non-prescription eye contacts have entered and thrived in the market. A lot of people nowadays want to use these colored eye contacts just to boost their confidence and improve their appearance. These non-prescriptions colored eye contacts are available online, and you are assured of a lot of designs as well. Colored eye contacts that are non-prescribed, like green eye contacts, are sold at reasonable prices. If you are patient enough in searching online shops, you might encounter free trials for colored eye contacts.Night & Day Extended Wear colored eye contactsOne hassle of wearing colored eye contacts is the responsibility of removing them at night. In the morning, you have to clean it again, and then insert it back to your eyes. If you do this every day, you might find it a bit irritating or time consuming. But now, this would no longer be a problem, you can now choose to use night and day extended wear green contact lenses or other colored eye contacts.Night and day colored eye contacts are created so that you can use them even at night, and it can be used safely for a maximum of 30 days. Within that 30-day span, you can opt not to remove it.How can the night and day colored eye contacts be safe if it won’t be removed during the night? This type of colored eye contacts allows more oxygen to enter the lens so it is safe for continuous wearing.

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Home of controversial book publisher set ablaze

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Four people have been arrested on terrorism charges in Islington, London, England, after a suspected petrol bombing on the house of Martin Rynja, owner of book publishing company Gibson Square.

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His company recently sparked controversy after buying the rights to publish The Jewel of Medina, a work of fiction by Sherry Jones depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad and his child bride, Aisha.

The bombing, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, led to the evacuation of the £2.5 million property in Lonsdale Square. Three men, aged 22, 30 and 40, were arrested at 2:25am BST by armed officers, two in Lonsdale Square, and one after being stopped near Angel tube station.

Police comments suggested that the trio had been under surveillance, and that they had advance knowledge of the plot and simply waited for the arsonists to strike, before arresting them.

On Saturday, a woman was arrested for obstructing police during their searches of four addresses – two in Walthamstow, and two in Ilford and Forest Gate.

Speaking earlier this month, Mr Rynja said that “The Jewel of Medina has become an important barometer of our time. As an independent publishing company, we feel strongly that we should not be afraid of the consequences of debate.” Ms Jones commented that she did not intend for her novel to be offensive to Islam. She noted that she “[has] deliberately and consciously written respectfully about Islam and Muhammad.” She “envisaged that [her] book would be a bridge builder” between Islam and the western world.


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Jewel in King Tut’s necklace created by possible asteroid impact

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

A jewel that once belonged to King Tutankhamen of ancient Egypt is believed to have been created by an exploding meteorite entering Earth’s atmosphere “hugely bigger in energy than the atomic [bomb] tests,” said geophysicist John Wasson. The explosion was “Ten thousand times more powerful,” added Wasson.

The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority says the jewel is composed of 98% silica or glass, making it the purest jewel of its kind on the planet and can only be found in a certain area of the Sahara Desert.

Wasson also says the impact that created the jewel can be compared to the “Tunguska event” that occurred in Tunguska, Siberia in 1908 causing at least 80 million trees to be flattened, but left no visible impact crater.

“When the thought came to me that it required a hot sky, I thought immediately of the Tunguska event,” said Wasson.

The event was recreated by a computer simulation. The results of the simulation reveal that the impact of a meteorite or an event similar to Tunguska could have been the cause of theformation and heating the ground up to nearly 1,800 degrees Celsius causing a thin layer of glass to form on the Earth’s surface at the site of an impact.

Researchers also added that events like this are likely to happen at least every 100 years or so. Wasson says there are likely to be more impacts; it’s “just a matter of when.”


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Crosswords/2005/February/11

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Friday, February 11, 2005

Feel free to use the Wikimedia sites to solve our Wikinews crossword. Please do not fill it out online as it would spoil it for other people; print it out and fill it in at your own leisure!

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  • 1 Quick crossword
  • 2 Across
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The Advantages Of Installing New Faucets

Category : Alkaline Water

byAlma Abell

Faucets are used in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry areas, workshops and more. People often take these fixtures for granted until they leak, get loose or fail to work. A functional faucet is essential for everything from washing your hands to taking a bath. Discover the advantages of installing new faucets in your home or office.

Get Rid of Costly LeaksPlumbing problems and faulty Faucets can cause leaks. These leaks might start as a slow drip. Over time, they can lead to running water coming out of the faucet. This is a waste of water that can cause water bills to soar. Plus, an ongoing leak can cause other problems, such as water stains and rust. It is cost-effective to fix the plumbing and faucet immediately to minimize wasted water and reduce the chance of other problems developing.

Improve EfficiencyA modern faucet is more than just functional. It can help people use less water for greater efficiency. This makes it possible to protect natural resources and reduce your monthly water bills at the same time. Installing a new faucet is an affordable, effective way to cut costs and boost efficiency at home and at work. Plus, the latest designs offer optimum water pressure while saving water. As a result, people can enjoy superior water pressure and lower utility bills.

Add a Touch of LuxuryAn attractive faucet adds a touch of luxury to any sink or bathtub. For those who cannot afford to renovate an entire room, new accessories can give it a fresh look. For a small investment, an updated faucet gives an older room a modern feel. It is also a great way to change the style of any bathroom, kitchen or work area. Consider a faucet that sprays water out in various ways to make washing even more pleasurable.

A new faucet can be cost-effective and attractive. Visit Ramapowholesalers.com to shop around for faucets in a wide range of styles, sizes, and materials. There is a faucet that will fit into any room and make it more functional. Consider having a professional install the faucet to ensure it works properly and looks great for years to come.

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High school football coach shot dead at school gym in Iowa

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

An American football coach has been shot at his school gym in Iowa, United States. Ed Thomas was shot in front of his students at around 8.00 am local time. Thomas was in the weight room at the time of the shooting. An adult male has been arrested suspected of his murder.

Thomas was the head football coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. He had coached 37 seasons of High School football in his career and has a career record of 292-84 of which 156-31 is with Aplington-Parkersburg. He led Parkersburg to 19 state playoffs and won state titles in 1993 and 2001. He was named NFL High School Coach of the Year in 2003 and previously coached four active NFL players including Brad Meester, Jared DeVries, Casey Wiegmann and Aaron Kampman.

Thomas was well known in the local community for his work. When Parkersburg was hit by a tornado in the summer of 2008 Thomas worked endlessly to restore the damaged football field. County Sheriff Jason Johnson said that “Coach Thomas is the pillar of the community. Anything that affects him affects Parkersburg.”

No students were injured during the shooting.