American film director John Hughes dies at age 59

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American film director John Hughes dies at age 59

Thursday, August 6, 2009

American film director John Hughes, noted for such movies as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, died Thursday due to a heart attack.

A statement, released by his representative, said that he experienced the heart attack while on a morning stroll in Manhattan, New York. Hughes was born on February 18, 1950 in Michigan. He started his career as an advertising copywriter in Chicago. By the end of the 1970s he was a frequent contributor to the National Lampoon magazine.

In the 1990s, he made the Home Alone series, which became a box office sensation and turned Macaulay Culkin into a star.

In recent years, Hughes stepped back from the movie industry to spend more time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, two sons and four grandchildren.

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How To Get The Best Publicity For Your Small Business

Submitted by: Andre Paul B. Reynolds

Advertising your products or your services will require a lot of work. However, if you are willing to try even the simplest measures, your business might be able to reach your advertising and marketing goals.

Even if your business is just starting out, don t think that you won t get a share out of the market that is out there. Getting a few people to notice what you have to offer to them is already an achievement. Learning how to sustain and, later on, improve that interest is important.

Keep in mind that you have a small business. You might not be able to compete with the big companies and their nationwide TV commercials or their billboards. It will be very hard for you to compete. Remember that you do not have the money as well as the resources in order to pull off such plans. However, what you can do is to be unique and creative with your plans. Advertise your product or service in a way that is uniquely your own. Your customers will be able to easily remember you and your company through these advertising strategies.

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Be sure to offer something to your clients or customers. Don t just advertise and show your name and say what your company does. You also have to make sure that there are some things that will make new customers prefer having you over other established companies.

As much as possible, make your rates lower than the market standard. It can be hard to convince buyers to shift to your product or service if what you are offering is more expensive than what they have been used to getting. But, be careful not to put a very low price tag. Customers can be suspicious and think that your product or service is just a scam.

Go online and get as much people in your locality to connect with your business website or social networking page. Most websites can be maintained at a minimal price. Also, social networking websites are free. In addition, there is no need for you to hire an employee for this part of the marketing process. You just need to invest more time in order to improve your business online presence.

Start small scale and then go to a larger plan. Starting small can mean that you will be able to protect your budget. You shouldn t invest a huge amount of money on something that you don t have full confidence in. Take this as a test of your marketing plans. You are not necessarily going full swing with your advertising efforts but you are also trying out which tasks you might invest more in to be able to promote your business.

Make some minor modifications to reduce your marketing expenses. Instead of using a whole piece of paper that measures 8 x 11 inches, it might be wiser for you to use smaller pieces of paper. Surely, you won t need a whole page to tell your potential clients what you have to offer for them. This can help you reach more people with the same amount of money.

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Cloned cattle’s milk and meat seem safe, according to new study

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Cloned cattle’s milk and meat seem safe, according to new study

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

A National Academy of Sciences report (.pdf) last year said that while the milk and meat from cloned animals would not likely make anyone sick, more research should be performed. Now, a new US-Japan study published in the April 11 online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says that milk and meat from cloned cattle does indeed appear to meet industry standards and appears to be safe for human consumption.

As BBC News reports, the scientists, led by Professor Jerry Yang from the University of Connecticut, compared the produce from two beef and four dairy clones, all derived from a single Holstein dairy cow and a single Japanese black bull, with the produce from normal animals of similar age and breed.

The meat was analysed against more than 100 physiological, tissue and cellular components, while the milk was analysed for protein, fat and other variables. No significant differences between the produce of cloned and normal cattle were found. Higher levels of fat and fatty acids were found in the cloned cow meat, but they still fell within beef industry standards.

While the study showed the cloned produce to be within the range approved for human consumption, the scientists stressed that the research was still in its early stages. Their findings, they said, provide “guidelines” for further research with larger numbers of clones from different genetic backgrounds.

Cloning livestock may one day increase yields by copying those animals that are especially productive and especially resistant to disease.

“The milking production levels in the US are three to four times higher than levels in China; maybe even five times or more compared to cows in India and some other countries,” Professor Jerry Yang told BBC News. “Therefore cloning could offer technology for duplicating superior farm animals. However, all the products from these cloned animals must be safe for human consumption. …and it is a major issue for scientists to provide a scientific basis for the data and information to address this question.”

As USA Today reports, there is currently no law governing the sale of meat or milk from the estimated 1,000 to 2,000 cloned farm animals in the USA. But since 2003, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked producers to voluntarily keep the meat and milk of these animals, and that of their offspring, out of the food supply.

Wired News reports that companies like ViaGen and Cyagra, which offer livestock-cloning services, have also been waiting for several years for a final say from the FDA.

“For the United States agricultural industry, (cloning) can reduce the number of cows necessary for milking,” said Jerry Yang “They can have a pleasant environment and produce even more milk.” He also said that cloning cattle from the United States, where genetic breeding is more advanced, could save developing countries 50 years of breeding.

The idea of cloning animals for human consumption is not without its critics. First, there are the welfare concerns, as most cloned animals do not make it to term before being born, and many of those that do are born deformed or prone to illness. The Humane Society of the United States has asked for a ban on milk and meat from clones for just this reason. Second, there is still the concern that healthy clones may have subtle defects that could make their food products unsafe to eat.

As the Washington Post reports, some critics are asking why it is necessary to clone cows that produce huge amounts of milk when surpluses, rather than shortages, are the main problem facing the U.S. dairy industry today.

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Wikinews interviews former Salt Lake City mayor and 2012 presidential candidate Rocky Anderson

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Wikinews interviews former Salt Lake City mayor and 2012 presidential candidate Rocky Anderson

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Former Salt Lake City mayor and human rights activist Rocky Anderson took some time to discuss his 2012 U.S. presidential campaign and the newly-created Justice Party with Wikinews reporter William S. Saturn.

Anderson served as mayor of Salt Lake City for eight years (2000–2008) as a member of the Democratic Party. During his tenure, he enacted proposals to reduce the city’s carbon emissions, reformed its criminal justice system, and positioned it as a leading sanctuary for refugees. After leaving office, Anderson grew critical of the Democratic Party’s failure to push for impeachment against President George W. Bush, and for not reversing policies on torture, taxes, and defense spending. He left the party earlier this year and announced that he would form a Third party.

Anderson officially established the Justice Party last week during a press conference in Washington D.C.. He proclaimed “We the people are powerful enough to end the perverse government-to-the-highest-bidder system sustained by the two dominant parties…We are here today for the sake of justice — social justice, environmental justice and economic justice.” The party promotes campaign finance reform and is attempting to appeal to the Occupy Wall Street movement. It is currently working on ballot access efforts, and will hold a Founding Convention in February 2012 in Salt Lake City.

Among other issues, Anderson discussed climate change, health care, education, and civil liberties. He detailed his successes as mayor of Salt Lake City, stressed the importance of executive experience, and expressed his views on President Barack Obama and some of the Republican Party presidential candidates. He spoke in depth about former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, with whom he worked during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and fellow Utahan, former governor and U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, Jr..

Posted: July 22nd, 2020 by Admin

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China hit by biggest cyberattack to date

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China hit by biggest cyberattack to date

Monday, August 26, 2013

Early last night, massive attacks targeted China’s Internet, slowing access to a crawl. The Chinese .cn domain was targeted in the latest of many denial of service attacks against China. According to the China Internet Network Information Center, which manages the .cn domain, this attack was the largest of its kind.

The domain was attacked twice, once at 2am local time, and again at 4am. The second was larger, and Chinese officials said work to restore service was progressing slowly. State-run newsmedia said numerous .cn websites and microblogging website Sina Weibo were targeted.

This outage comes at a sensitive time for China, with the trial of Bo Xilai, a former government official, having just ended. The attack also comes amidst rumors that the Chinese government will be cracking down on social media commentators, according the The Wall Street Journal.

According to a Wall Street Journal interview with Matthew Prince, CEO of CloudFlare, a company that tracks web traffic and metrics, during the attack Chinese Internet traffic dropped by 32%. He also claimed this attack is an indicator of the susceptibility of Chinese Internet infrastructure to these attacks.

Sina Weibo access is presently working as normal.

Posted: July 21st, 2020 by Admin

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Importance Of Professional Corporate Security Sydney

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cripsonaddyResearch indicates that Sydney, Australia is generally a safe city to live in with crime rate reported to be less than 40% for the year 2016. Nevertheless, one can never be too safe and that is why it is important to consider recruiting a corporate security service for your home and business. There are several professional security companies in Sydney who offer state of the art protection for both homes and offices. At Joss Services, our clients are assured of top of the range protection for their property, assets and staff.Security services are generally the same across the board but individual requirements might vary considerably across different regions and different clients.

The Impact Of Security Presence

Low threat environments like small offices, residential areas, shopping malls or entertainment areas usually do not require a high security presence. Security in these areas generally serve as a deterrent for any potential criminals and as a reassurance for dwellers and clients that their property and person is safe. Invest in a uniformed security service provider whose presence will be more effective than a plain clothed armed guard whose presence may not be felt or noticed. Clients and residents will feel more comfortable when they see a uniformed security guard at the entrance or surroundings of the premises.

On the other hand, high threat areas like financial institutions, consulates, jewelry stores and public transportation areas require heavy security presence. These types of security professionals are referred to as elite security and are generally highly trained in tactful control and protection of individuals and property. This is also the case for individuals living in high security threat areas or companies based in high crime areas. Invest in a well-trained and armed security team to keep your property and self well secured at all times.

Mobile Security Patrols

It is not always the case that security threats are stationery since some insecurity scenarios might involve suspects on the move. This is particularly the case for high foot or vehicle traffic areas like city streets, campus grounds, public parks and beaches as well as large residential properties. A mobile patrol service is necessary for areas deemed to be prone to suspects on the move. These security personnel are highly trained in the skill of pursuit and capture of mobile suspects. Some security firms will even employ the services of watch dogs and roving vehicles to ensure constant safety of the property and individuals.

Personal Body Guards

Security service providers take great care in training their personal security guards, also known as body guards, to ensure maximum protection of high profile clients. This service is especially used by high profile individuals including politicians, celebrities, top level managers, extremely wealthy individuals as well as high profile government officials. Personal body guards are trained to maintain the strictest confidence, finesse and precision when protecting their clients. These security personnel are so well trained and disciplined that they will put their lives on the line so as to keep their clients safe.

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On the campaign trail, March 2012

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On the campaign trail, March 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The following is the fifth in a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2012 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after a brief mention of some of the month’s biggest stories.

In this month’s edition on the campaign trail, a politician from outside the fifty states receives significant mention as a potential Republican Party vice presidential nominee, Wikinews gets the reaction of three Democratic Party candidates after the party strips delegates from two of their fellow challengers, and a minor third party removes its presidential nominee for fraud.

Posted: July 16th, 2020 by Admin

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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran.

Dorsa Derakhshani is currently 21 years old and holds the International Master (IM) as well as Woman Grand Master (WGM) titles. Her brother, Borna, plays for the English Federation and holds the FIDE Master title.

Dorsa Derakhshani was banned since she did not wear a hijab, an Islamic headscarf, while competing at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in January 2017. Under the laws of Islamic Republic of Iran, hijab is a mandatory dress code. Her brother Borna Deraskhsani was banned for playing against Israeli Grand Master (GM) Alexander Huzman at the same tournament. Iran does not recognise the existence of Israel, and previously, Irani athletes have avoided playing against Israeli athletes.

Mehrdad Pahlavanzadeh, the president of the country’s chess federation, explained the decision to ban the players saying, “As a first step, these two will be denied entry to all tournaments taking place in Iran and in the name of Iran, they will no longer be allowed the opportunity to be present on the national team.” ((fa))Farsi language: ?????? ????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??? ????? ?? ?? ???? ???????? ?? ?? ????? ? ?? ??? ????? ?????? ??????? ????? ??????? ? ???? ???? ???? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??????? ????. He further stated, “Unfortunately, something that should not have happened has happened and our national interest is paramount and we have reported this position to the Ministry of Sports.” ((fa))Farsi language: ????????? ?????? ?? ????? ????????? ?????? ??? ? ????? ??? ?? ?? ?? ???? ?????? ???? ? ?? ??? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???? ?? ????? ?????.

IM Dorsa Derakhshani, who currently studies at Saint Louis University in the United States and plays for the United States Chess Federation, discussed her chess career, time in Iran and the 2017 controversy, and her life in Saint Louis with a Wikinews correspondent.

Posted: July 15th, 2020 by Admin

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Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

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Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview.

Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public policy papers exploring solutions to American issues.

Wikinews reporter William Saturn? talks with Schriner and discusses his campaign.

Posted: July 12th, 2020 by Admin

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Keep Your Home Or Business Clean And Dry With Plumbing Repair In Saginaw Tx

byAlma Abell

The plumbing in your home or business can be one of its most complex components. This is partly because the plumbing handles both fresh water supply and waste disposal. However, there is also the fact that plumbing can use some very complex components that most people don’t understand. The complexity of plumbing installations is increased by the variety of materials used for piping. For instance, many homes make use of copper tubing for the fresh water supply and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) for the sewer lines. Alternatives to PVC include CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and XLPE (Cross-linked polyethylene) also known as PEX. The most difficult part about a Plumbing Repair in Saginaw TX may be understanding how these materials are connected together.

Plumbing repairs are required whenever a pipe leaks, a faucet fails or a toilet begins to stick. In fact, there are dozens of reasons that you may need Plumbing Repair in Saginaw TX including a leaking water heater, clogged drain or broken sewer line. Some plumbing problems can be handled quite easily. A clog in the drain lines may be something as simple as food or hair in the pipe traps. These are the U or S shaped pipes that are located close to the drain. Their primary purpose is to prevent the release of sewer gas into the home. Unfortunately, the can collect debris which also blocks the exit of water.

Perhaps the most difficult plumbing repairs are those that occur outside the building. Your home or business is connected to municipal systems for both water supply and sewage disposal. These pipes are generally buried underground and repairs to them require a bit of digging. There are ways around this problem. For instance, a new water main can be installed by digging a new trench and some sewer pipes can be repaired by inserting a sleeve into the old pipe. Unfortunately, these decisions can’t be made until the problem has been thoroughly examined by an expert. Even smaller jobs like replacing the connection to the main water supply may require some digging in the yard. If your home or business is in need of Plumbing Repair in Saginaw TX then it is time to consult with an expert like Ace Repair Plumbing.

Posted: July 9th, 2020 by Admin

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