Jump5 plays their last concert, disbanding after nine years

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Jump5 plays their last concert, disbanding after nine years

Thursday, December 20, 2007

On Sunday, after nine years of touring and recording, Christian pop group JUMP5 performed their last show in Nashville, Tennessee.

Playing at Rocketown in downtown Nashville, the performance reunited the group of four with Libby Hodges, who left the group in 2004.

Preceded by a VIP meet-and-greet, the show was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Opening for JUMP5 were pureNRG, Cali, and Jessie Daniels, three artists who were touring with the group on their “Hello & Goodbye Tour”.

The tour stopped in 30 cities across North America, playing to over 25,000.

Group member Brittany Hargest said in press materials, that it’s “hard to believe that everything is ending after this show. We’ve spent our last nine years together doing shows and touring the country, and its all coming to an end.”

“We have been so blessed to be a part of your lives for so long,” she said, thanking their fans for continued support.

Created in the era of long-gone acts like N*SYNC, Aaron Carter, and the A*Teens, and when Britney Spears wasn’t nightly fodder for talk show hosts, JUMP5 managed to stay active and for the most part together throughout the years. Even nine years in, the song “Shoot the Moon” from their album “Hello & Goodbye” was able to chart on Radio Disney, one of the key indicators of success in the youth-targeted pop market.

The band has recently released an online-only holiday album, Christmas Like This, which is available on iTunes and Rhapsody.

Over their nine years, siblings Brandon and Brittany Hargest, along with childhood friends Lesley Moore, Chris Fedun and Libby Hodges sold over 1.4 million albums, and touring with Radio Disney.

Soundtracks for kids movies and TV shows included them with some regularity. Jump5 were heard in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Sleepover, Spy Kids, Ella Enchanted, Ice Princess, and Brother Bear. Best Picture-nominee Beauty and the Beast included one of their tracks on its DVD release. MTV‘s Newport Harbor, Disney Channel‘s Kim Possible and the Lilo & Stitch: The Series all featured their songs. Once the group even performed for United States President Bush at the White House.

Photographer Jeb Wilson from Nashville Photography Group attended the farewell concert on behalf of Wikinews. Locally based, concerts and other live events are among their specialties.

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You Can Train To Operate A Forklift

By K. Pollow

Why choose Forklift operating as a career?

Choosing a career or occupation can be difficult, especially when one considers the volatility of the current job market. Consequently, it is important to consider occupations which are projected to either increase in demand or at least remain stable, neither significantly increasing nor decreasing, over the next few years.

Whereas many jobs are projected to decline during the next decade, material moving occupations are expected to remain stable. Forklift operators are among the most lucrative and sought after positions in this category. In fact, the demand for forklift drivers is expected to increase 3% by 2018.

What do forklift drivers do?

Forklift drivers operate forkliftssmall, powered, vehicles used to move material from various worksites such as warehouses, factories, storage yards and construction sites.

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What education is required to become a forklift operator?

Although becoming a forklift operator requires little formal education, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) lists forklift driving as a hazardous job. According to the National Safety Council, scores of workers are killed each year and thousands are injured as a result of improper forklift operations. As a result, OSHA requires companies to train all forklift operators. If forklift operating is a career that interests you, obtaining the proper forklift training is vital to your safety and the safety of those with whom you work.

In order to secure initial certification operators must demonstrate that they understand how to address safety issues such as basic truck operation and maintenance, loading and unloading, and overhead protective structures.

How can I get forklift training?

Training is conducted via several formats including videos, on-line, traditional classroom instruction, and blended formats, which combine video, online and face-to-face instruction.

What should I look for in training programs?

When selecting a forklift training program, it is imperative that the program addresses the requirements as set forth in OSHAs Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training, as well as address any state and local requirements. The rule requires not only training and licensing, but also it requires routine post-certification performance assessments.

In order to comply with OSHAs mandates, forklift training must include three core components. Primarily, only qualified trainers can provide formal, classroom instruction such as lectures, discussions, and interactive computer lessons. Second, it is essential to include practical training in which the trainer provides hands-on demonstrations and the learner applies what she has learned during her performance evaluations. Finally, the training cannot provide merely a general overview of forklift operations. It must include training that is specific to both the equipment and the facility in which it is operated. Further, companies must require performance evaluations every three years, and refresher courses are mandated for operators who are observed driving in an unsafe manner, involved in an accident, or assigned to a different type forklift.

How can I know if a training program is OSHA compliant?

Finally, the best way to insure that a program meets federal and state mandates is to contact the local branch of National Safety Council.

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CanadaVOTES: CHP candidate Jerome Dondo running in Brandon—Souris

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CanadaVOTES: CHP candidate Jerome Dondo running in Brandon—Souris

Saturday, September 27, 2008

On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Christian Heritage Party candidate Jerome Dondo, CGA is standing for election in the riding of Brandon—Souris.

Self-employed since 2000, Dondo works as a finance consultant with First Nation reserves, and provides accounting services to small business clients. From 1993-1998, he worked in the accounts department of Transport Canada. He volunteered as a pastor for Pentecostal Faith Temple in Cat Lake, Ontario, and is currently on the Parent’s Advisory Committee of Ecole Gilbert Rosset, St-Claude, Manitoba.

Wikinews contacted Jerome, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address them. Wikinews is in the process of contacting every candidate, in every riding across the country, no matter their political stripe. All interviews are conducted over e-mail, and interviews are published unedited, allowing candidates to impart their full message to our readers, uninterrupted.

Merv Tweed is the Conservative Party incumbent in the riding. Along with Dondo, challengers include M.J. Willard (Liberal), John Bouché (NDP), Dave Barnes (Green), and Lisa Gallagher (Communist).

For more information, visit the campaign’s official website, listed below.

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Fall ’08 styles at New York Fashion Week: the ’70s are back

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Fall ’08 styles at New York Fashion Week: the ’70s are back

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

The fourth day of New York Fashion Week debuted few daring designs even from designers known for such work. With few exceptions, the overwhelming theme was “old is new” and that the ’70s were even more in fashion than the shows on Sunday suggested. Among the designers to unveil their Fall 2008 lines on Monday were Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Betsey Johnson, Proenza Schouler and a rejuvenated Halston line, under the direction of designer Marco Zanini.

Both global warming and the slowing economy have been cited as reasons for the overwhelming use of lighter fabrics over heavier attire. Also, retro designs and continuing trends have been used in effort to save money, like the tights that were expected to go out of fashion this year. Even in the glamorous world of high-end fashion, money has been tight, and with the world economies in a collective downturn, major designers have been more wary of continuing to churn out the stream of couture designs that past Fashion Weeks have seen.

Proenza Schouler’s show took the ’70s retro theme to a fever pitch, liberally using bows on designs and debuting more retro-era wide-legged pants that were first seen in Sunday’s shows. Zanini’s Halston label also brought back the ’70s, resurrecting old designs that the founder of the line made famous. Since the designer Halston’s death in 1990, many designers have tried to take the label in different directions. Zanini’s unveiling on Monday brought the line back to its Studio 54 roots, while using trenchcoats, sheer fabrics, and cardigans to finish the ensembles with a modern twist.

Betsey Johnson also debuted old and new styles on Monday, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her fashion label. Copies of her original 1978 one-piece bathing suit as well as some early 1980s fashions started off the show. Her new pieces, such as animal print leggings coupled with a short twill jacket, were perceived as very skintight and criticized for not representing more fuller figures. Johnson brushed off the criticism, noting, “It’s tighter and sexier, but I still believe the girl brings the sex to the clothes…You won’t look sexy in a tight, below-the-knee skirt if you don’t feel good in it.”

The lone daring designer for the day was Carolina Herrera, who discarded the furs she promoted in the Fall 2007 show to focus on a Peter Pan theme, with earth tones and bird feathers. To further the “flying Peter Pan” motif, models donned such designs as a chiffon dress with ostrich feathers and a taffeta gown with a feather waistband.

Oscar de la Renta opted for more traditional blacks, golds and grays, debuting lines for men and women in fabrics he is familiar with. Men were outfitted in tweed while women were fitted in dresses that experimented with embroidery and tulle, both shades of past collections.

New York Fashion Week runs until Friday. Among others, labels Badgley Mischka, Diesel, and Vivienne Tam unveil their newest collections on Tuesday.

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Hiring The Right Electrician For The Job

STEP ONE: Get their credentials!Electrician services companies working in your home or office must be licensed and insured in case of issues. Every electrical worker you consider hiring should be insured, bonded, and licensed. They should be very willing to let you know their individual state license number. Also, always check to see if they have the appropriate insurance for general liability and workers compensation.TIP: The great hazards of hiring an uninsured electrician are enormous. What would happen if that “pal” of yours who “knows a lot about electricity” gets really hurt while in your home or your office? Well, more often than not, it is you who would be held 100% accountable for any injuries that happened while on your property.STEP TWO: Get Those ReferencesDon’t be shy to ask for and check their references! You want to make sure that the company has a history of doing good work in the community. STEP THREE: Take a look at their employees.More often than not, the best electric service companies insist all of their electricians are regularly drug-tested and background checked. This is a good indication that the company has your interests in mind before theirs. This process is quite an investment on their part, and it tells you right away that they have invested a great deal in their own electricians.TIP: See if the company is on any “best places to work” lists in your region. A great place to work means that the employees are treated well and respected.STEP FOUR: Always get a price up frontBelieve it or not, you won’t get the best price by bidding the project around to multiple companies. Call ones that you are interested in, and get a feel for their customer service (a live person answering the call is always a good sign!) THEN call only one out to your home or office to give you an estimate. Some of electrician companies are offering first time discounts for first customers, and if not may usually try to get your repeat business by cutting the costs of the first job.TIP: You want to develop a good, long lasting relationship with an electrical services company. It is an almost certainty that you will call them more than once during your time in your home or office.STEP FIVE: Knowing you called the right one.Look out for the following when that electrician comes to your home the first time:A stellar local electrician will ALWAYS arrive at your door in a sparkling uniform. The more professional companies insist that their workers carry enough clean uniforms so that they can change after every job if one gets dirty.A good electrician company will have printed materials with their telephone, company name, license number printed somewhere.A good local electrician will NEVER EVER perform a job without getting the correct permits. Sure, you can usually get someone to do the project less expensively and faster by not getting permits, but it puts you and your family/employees at great risk when you do so. Also, what happens if you don’t pull permits and something goes wrong, like a fire? Chances are that your insurance company will research that the correct permits were in place, and, if not, you may not be covered!A stellar electrician company will always call you back within a business day or less, provide a well documented written estimate outlining all costs, and put a time frame on the estimate as well.TIP: Suppose the project unexpectedly gets out of hand at some point, and through no fault on anyone’s part you have to spend more to get it done. A great electrician company will stop and provide an written addendum to the original estimate so that you know all new costs before commencing..A stellar electrician company will always listen to what you need, and then make recommendations based on their experience. There are many things that need to be taken into account for a rewiring project, such as: (high wattage kitchen work lights, types of bulbs in the project, vacuum cleaner usage, existing electrical wiring, etc.)

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‘Top Model’ winner CariDee English on her modeling career and her battle with psoriasis

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‘Top Model’ winner CariDee English on her modeling career and her battle with psoriasis

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Since winning the reality television series America’s Next Top Model in December 2006, CariDee English, a small-town girl from Fargo, North Dakota, was plucked from relative obscurity to be the new look for CoverGirl Cosmetics, the newest fresh face on the cover of Seventeen, and affiliated with the largest modeling agency in the world, Elite Model Management.

However, she feels her greatest accomplishment is being the spokeswoman for the National Psoriasis Foundation, in which she is a motivational speaker and gives encouragement to psoriasis sufferers. CariDee has even lobbied in Congress for the passage of a bill which would ask the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Institute of Medicine to increase spending on finding a cure for psoriasis. You can read more about her role with the National Psoriasis Foundation here.

Wikinews reporter Mike Halterman sat down and talked with CariDee earlier in the week to discuss her own issues with psoriasis, how she has helped other sufferers in her role as spokeswoman for the Foundation, as well as what it’s like to be a new model in New York City and her thoughts on how the fashion industry operates today.

This is the second in a series of articles with America’s Next Top Model contestants. Articles will be published sporadically.

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2-year-old dies in car in 100ºF heat with windows rolled up

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2-year-old dies in car in 100ºF heat with windows rolled up

Friday, August 24, 2007

A two-year-old girl was found dead inside a car yesterday in Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio

The car was parked outside the Glen Este Middle School with all windows rolled up. High temperatures in the area reached 100ºF (~38ºC). Police said that the girl had been inside the car for hours before her death.

A friend of the family said the child was Cecelia Slaby, however police are not reporting any personal information.

The car was registered to the school’s vice principal, Brenda Nesselroad-Slaby. The school staff had to report to work to prepare for the start of school next week.

The family friend that identified the girl also told News 5 in Cincinnati that Nesselroad-Slaby was scheduled to attend a 7 a.m. meeting, but decided that was too early in the day to drop off Cecelia, so she ran several errands instead. The source said Cecelia likely fell asleep in the car and Nesselroad forgot about her when she did go to the school, as she usually does not care for the child in the morning. However, police have not released any specific details. The family friend described Nesselroad as “mother of the year.”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the temperature inside a closed vehicle setting in sunlight can raise nearly 20 Fahrenheit degrees (11 Celsius degrees) in just three minutes. Another three or four minutes, and the administration says a car’s temperature can reach 125ºF (~52ºC). Heatstrokes occur when the body reaches a temperature of 104ºF (40ºC).

No charges have been filed. An autopsy has been scheduled.

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Scientology protest group celebrates founder’s birthday worldwide

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Scientology protest group celebrates founder’s birthday worldwide
 Correction — March 19, 2008 The next protest is scheduled for April 12, 2008. The article below states April 18 which is incorrect. 

Saturday, March 15, 2008

The Internet group Anonymous today held further protests critical of the Church of Scientology.

The global protests started in Australia where several hundred protesters gathered at different locations for peaceful protests.

In a global speech, the Internet protest movement said Scientology “betrayed the trust of its members, [had] taken their money, their rights, and at times their very lives.” The protesters welcomed the public interest their protests have led to, and claimed they witnessed “an unprecedented flood of Scientologists [joining] us across the world to testify about these abuses.” The group said it would continue with monthly actions.

In a press statement from its European headquarters, Scientology accused the anonymous protesters of “hate speech and hate crimes”, alleging that security measures were necessary because of death threats and bomb threats. This also makes the Church want to “identify members” of the group it brands as “cyber-terrorists”.

Wikinews had correspondents in a number of protest locations to report on the events.

Anonymous states that the next protest is scheduled to take place on April 18, which happens to be the birthday of Suri, the daughter of Tom and Katie Cruise.

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Home Treatment For Kidney Stones Secret Remedies That Work Better Than Water}

Home Treatment for Kidney Stones – Secret Remedies that Work Better than Water

by

Joe Barton

Most people suffering from this disease will use a home treatment for kidney stones. But drinking plenty of water will only help flush stones that are smaller than 5 mm.

And some kidney stones can be up to 8 mm! If your stones are being stubborn, it may be time you try some secret remedies that have been shown to be more effective than water. In this article, you will learn some simple tips to begin your kidney stone home treatment.How to Flush a Kidney StoneIt is remarkable how simple it is to treat such a painful disease. Unfortunately, most people try to rely on doctors for treating this disease. Patients leave the doctor’s office discouraged only to hear that drinking plenty of water was the only ‘medication’ prescribed. Some patients get expensive pain killers.But after a few days or weeks, some patients still are dealing with the pain associated with this disease. If this is the case, you may need to involve your diet, vitamins or even some natural acids to begin the dissolving of the stones. Here are some better tips than ‘drinking plenty of water’.Tips from a Home Treatment for Kidney Stones1. Drinking distilled water is the best water to be drinking because it is mineral-free. With no minerals flushing the kidneys, you may have better luck passing your stone.2. Eating 5-7 servings of vegetables can be helpful because of the water soluble dietary fiber. Fiber and chlorophyll are two compounds which can help flush the kidneys. Asparagus, parsley and spinach are great options for vegetables.3. For fruit, many patients have found that eating 2-3 watermelons in one day can be helpful. Because watermelon is mainly ‘water’ this seems to make sense.4. There is a lot of research about acids dissolving the stones. Because the liver plays no role in regulating acids or bases, it makes sense that acids can reach the kidneys. The best acid remedies have used lemons (citric acid) and phosphoric acids. 5. Exercising is beneficial when suffering from this disease. Exercising has been shown to shift kidney stones in the organ which can greatly increase the chance of passing the stones. Try to work out in some way for 30 minutes daily. Abs or core workouts have been also very beneficial.Pass Your Kidney Stones with One Trip to Grocery StoreWith 2 ingredients (available in all grocery stores), you can pass your kidney stones in less than 24 hours. Learn about a 100% guaranteed, researched, and step by step Home Treatment for Kidney Stones. With an almost perfect success rate, we promise you will not be disappointed in our downloadable report.Kidney Stone Remedies

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Crosswords/2005/February/19

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Crosswords/2005/February/19

Saturday, February 19, 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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