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US hikers freed after two years of custody in Iran

Friday, September 23, 2011

Two US hikers, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, have been freed from Tehran’s Evin prison in Iran after $1 million bail was paid.

Accused of spying, the men were arrested when they apparently strayed along the unmarked Iran–Iraq border in July 2009, and were recently sentenced to eight years in prison. Arrested with them was a third US hiker, Sarah Shourd, released in 2010 on medical grounds. All three have denied the charges.

The two hikers were bailed and their sentences commuted. Their Iranian attorney, Masoud Shafiei, stated Oman provided the bail.

The two arrived in Muscat, Oman late Wednesday, where they were met by waiting family members as well as fellow hiker Sarah Shourd.

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Wikinews interviews 2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor Candidate Wayne Tseng

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor candidate Wayne Tseng answered some questions about his campaign for the upcoming election from Wikinews. The Lord Mayor election in the Australian city is scheduled to take place this week.

Tseng runs a firm called eTranslate, which helps software developers to make the software available to the users. In the candidate’s questionnaire, Tseng said eTranslate had led to him working with all three tiers of the government. He previously belonged to the Australian Liberal Party, but has left since then, to run for mayorship as an independent candidate.

Tseng is of Chinese descent, having moved to Australia with his parents from Vietnam. Graduated in Brisbane, Tseng received his PhD in Melbourne and has been living in the city, he told Wikinews. Tseng also formed Chinese Precinct Chamber of Commerce, an organisation responsible for many “community bond building initiatives”, the Lord Mayor candidate told Wikinews.

Tseng discussed his plans for leading Melbourne, recovering from COVID-19, and “Democracy 2.0” to ensure concerns of minorities in the city were also heard. Tseng also focused on the importance of the multi-culture aspect and talked about making Melbourne the capital of the aboriginals. Tseng also explained why he thinks Melbourne is poised to be a world city by 2030.

Tseng’s deputy Lord Mayor candidate Gricol Yang is a Commercial Banker and works for ANZ Banking Group.

Currently, Sally Capp is the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the Victorian capital. Capp was elected as an interim Lord Mayor in mid-2018 after the former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle resigned from his position after sexual assault allegations. Doyle served as the Lord Mayor of Melbourne for almost a decade since 2008.

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What You Need To Know When Buying New Rims

By Bob Martin

Shopping for new wheels can either be a frustrating experience or it can be rewarding one. If you follow these suggestions, it will be fun, rewarding and you’ll save a lot of leg-work and money.

Are you looking to spice up your ride with a set of new rims? When you have a vehicle that you’re proud of, its only natural that you want it to look the best it can look.

And there’s no better way to jazz up your vehicle than by giving it new rims.

There’s a few things that you should know before you go out looking for new rims. And you’ll want to keep a couple of things in mind.

Where Do I Go Shopping For New Rims?

You have many options:

* you can go down to your local auto dealer

* you can look in on a specialty auto after market store

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* you can stop in at a tire/wheel retailer

You’ll be able to find some rims….you may even be lucky enough to have a fairly good selection to choose from.

But if you’re looking for a really great selection of unique rims to choose from, then you need to look online. Shopping online offers you a whole new world of choices.

When you shop online, you aren’t limited to just what the retailers in your area have to offer you. Now you can shop for rims in every store, in every town, in every state, in every country. As long as they have a website.

Why Is A Wide Selection Important?

It’s important to have a wide range of choices when you’re buying new wheels because you want your vehicle to look unique and you want rims that fit your particular vehicle.

Online you’ll see a huge selection of styles and brands in chrome and alloy.

However, if you’re one of those people looking for something really special, you’ll find colored wheels, rims with colored lug nuts, rims with lights in them and even wheels with ‘diamonds’ on them.

What Do I Need To Know When I Buy Online?

Look for a site that offers reviews. Many online merchants will provide customer feedback so that you can see how people feel about their decision to order from the site.

Shipping cost can be a concern for some people shopping online. However, some online stores offer free shipping direct to your door. We know of one that will ship to your installer if you prefer.

But be careful. Some online merchants require that you buy tires from them as well in order to get free shipping.

As with anything that you buy online, be sure to only shop on a website that is secure. You’ll have to give your credit card info, or us an online payment system such as PayPal, so make sure that the site provides a secure shopping cart before giving your personal information.

What Else Do I Need To Know?

Obviously, you’ll need to know what size you need. This information will be in your vehicle user manual. If you don’t have the manual just go to a tire store or car dealer and ask for their help. You’ll find them more than accommodating.

Why Should I Buy New Rims?

Some people buy new rims to jazz up the appearance and make their vehicle look sexy. Others buy after market wheels to improve the performance of their vehicle. When you get a mix of appearance and performance in your rims you can actually improve gas mileage as well as the handling of your vehicle.

Alloy wheels may actually reduce wear and tear on your brakes. Alloy rims reduce the heat that results during braking.

And lastly, unique and sexy wheels will definitely add value when it comes time to sell.

So, remember, buying new wheels can be fun and you can save a lot of money by shopping online.

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US Nationwide Pollution Permit Restrictions Upheld

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

The US Army Corps of Engineers decision to place restrictions on issuance of nationwide pollution permits has been upheld by a federal court. In National Association of Home Builders v. Army Corps of Engineers, the District Court for the District of Columbia found that the Corps of Engineers had not acted in an “arbitrary” or “capricious” manner in changing the terms and conditions for issuance of a national pollution permit, including reducing the size of area into which pollutants may be discharged from 10 acres to 1 acre, raising the threshold for requiring additional permits from 1 acre to 1/10 acre,

A nationwide permit allows an organization to engage in certain industrial activities on a national basis (such as mining and construction), reducing the amount of paperwork and filings needed for otherwise minor environmental impacts, as opposed to an ordinary permit for a specific location which will engage in activities which generate water pollution.

Due to concerns over the amount of discharge taking place in waterways, the Corps of Engineers began in the 1980s to reduce the authority granted by nationwide permits and to bar use of the permits in certain ecologically sensitive areas.

Some industry groups, including the plaintiff in the above case, The National Association of Home Builders, sued the Corps of Engineers in 2000 over the change in an attempt to block its implementation. Environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, were given permission to intervene in the case in support of the actions of the Corps.

Environmental groups were pleased with the decision, but are concerned over other actions of the Bush Administration, such as the attempts to weaken provisions of the 2002 Clean Water Act to allow additional dumping of construction and mining waste into waterways as fill material.

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Open source game developer Perttu Ahola talks about Minetest with Wikinews

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Recently, Finnish open-source video game developer Perttu Ahola discussed Minetest, his “longest ever project”, with Wikinews.

Started in October 2010, Minetest was an attempt by Ahola to create a sandbox game similar to Minecraft. Minecraft is a multi-platform commercial game, which was in alpha version when Ahola challenged himself to create something similar to it from scratch, he told Wikinews.

Minetest is an open-source game, which is free for anyone to download and play. It is written in the C++ programming language, and the source code is available on code-hosting site GitHub. According to Ahola, Minetest attempts to run on older hardware, with limited graphics, but to be accessible to more people: those who have outdated technology, and making it available for no cost. Minecraft, on the other hand, is a paid game, currently costing USD 26.95 for its computer version. Minecraft is currently owned by Microsoft, and performs poorly on older hardware.

A correspondent from French Wikinews contacted Perttu Ahola via Internet Relay Chat a few weeks ago, discussing Minecraft. This interview is built on top of the previous interview, as we take a deeper dive into knowing more about this free game which is about to turn ten years old in a few months.

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How To Create Unique Ocean Theme Wedding

By Jesse Jake Vickers

Since the advent of themed weddings, a number of more designs followed through, each declaring their own uniqueness from the previous. No one would want an ordinary creation for an extraordinary event in one’s life, thus it is expected that every bride and groom would want theirs to be uniquely their own. This concern for the quality of uniqueness is not an issue for those who were married off. But to those who followed, it is an entirely different perspective.

Friendly sibling rivalry is common in the family, especially if parents compare. We cannot help if parents, or even neighbors compare. So it is just normal for the next couple to be apprehensive about being unique. Some families follow traditions of wedding ceremonies. If the elder got married in the church, chances are, the younger ones will, too. This is the case if parents request it so. Church weddings are always a classic and there will always be new additions to make yours unique.

However, in the case of beach wedding, it is quite normal to ran out of ideas to qualify uniqueness. Other marry while aboard a raft, some by the seashore, some aboard a boat. A good thing about having your ceremonies aboard a raft is that, it is alone in itself, unique. It would be difficult for the guests to hear what the priest or pastor will say, so most couples prefer to do it by the seashore.

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When you hear ocean-themed weddings, what are the things that comes to mind? Most probably, you will see yourself in a white, flowing gown, holding a bouquet of flowers – tulips or roses perhaps? A passing thought of plastic chairs dressed with white clothes, each one adorned with ribbons of your choice. The altar table would be pristine white, adorned with different flowers that you fancy. How about having a small gazebo constructed for the ceremony. It would put you and your groom center stage, which is the idea of the altar table being placed at the center facing your guests.

Since it is a beach wedding, you can see yourself on barefoot. You will walk down the aisle. How about placing a plywood on the sand, then covering it with a red carpet for you and your groom to walk on, then have your cute flower girl throw some flower petals? Each side of the aisle can be decorated with flowers, too.

How about having your wedding at night? That would be a sight! The suggestions above, plus some candles along the aisle to guide you as you walk to the altar. The candlelight glow can be softened by placing it inside a brown paper bag – this is good if there are no kids to play with it. However, you can use some clear glass to hold the candles, steadying it by digging a hole enough to hold the glasses.

Whether you do your ocean wedding on a night or day, wedding favors will not go out of style. How about making them memorable by having some promotional tote bags personalized with you and your partner’s favorite song, or favorite quote perhaps? Aside from being environment-friendly, it is easier to handle thus facilitating transport from your place to the ceremonial wedding venue.

About the Author: Jesse Jake Vickers enjoys writing for Hqweddingfavors.com and Corporatesnobs.com which offer bridal shower favors and promotional pens as well as a host of additional products.

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Highway billboard gives Moscow drivers an unexpected show

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Drivers in the Russian capital, Moscow, were given an unexpected show courtesy of a 30-by-20 foot electronic highway billboard when an explicit pornographic video was played for nearly twenty minutes in place of the paid advertisement clips that are usually shown. The incident happened near the entrance into Serpukovskiy tunnel on Sadovoe Ring Road, about 2 kilometers south of the Kremlin.

“Within three minutes we found it out, and within fifteen minutes the screen was shut off,” the deputy head of the Moscow city advertising committee, Alexander Menchuk, said in a statement to Interfax. A passerby told the Associated Press that she was “so shocked that I couldn’t even shoot video or take a picture of it.”

The display screen’s owner, the Three Stars Advertising Agency of Panno.ru, said that computer hackers attempting to execute a practical joke were likely to blame. Viktor Laptev, commercial director for the firm said, “They were either acting out of hooliganism or were from a rival company.”

Although a city official has been quoted as telling local media that Moscow would increase security of data transmission in light of what happened, local police say they have yet to receive a single complaint about the incident, and thereby have not opened an investigation. Nudity on television is officially banned in Russia.

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Transportation of Dangerous Cargo

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In our previous article we’ve discussed cargo types. Let’s remember them and enumerate briefly what they contain.

Cargo types:- Standard cargo: industrial equipment, computer equipment, home appliances and office machines, clothing, footwear and so on. Competition in the market of standard cargo transportation is keen. Miracle movers, Toronto movers are one the leading movers and transportation carriers in Canada, more especially in Toronto and Mississauga. – Non-standard cargo is cargo, which exceeds dimensions or requirements provided by the law. Company miracle movers, Mississauga movers cooperates with the best companies, which have all necessary for transportation of non-standard cargo. – Joint cargo supposes shipment of small parcel of client’s cargo together with cargos which belong to other owners. Company miracle movers, Toronto movers renders qualitative services in the field of joint cargo transportation. Joint cargo allows clients to save their money in case of small parcels of goods. – Container cargo – cargo shipped in containers. – And finally dangerous cargo, which will be discussed further. Miracle movers, Mississauga movers have all you need for transportation of dangerous cargo.Let’s talk about dangerous cargo more detailed. According to existing classification there are 9 classes of dangerous cargos. Each class needs special approach. 1. First class comprises explosive materials, which due to their characteristics may lead to fire with explosive action, as well as devices containing explosive substances and blasting agents. These cargos should be handled very carefully. Professionals from miracle movers, Toronto movers will advise you regarding safety conditions and organize transportation of the aforesaid cargos. 2. Second class comprises pressurized gases, liquefied gases obtained by refrigeration and solution gases obtained under pressure. For transportation of this cargo you’ll need special equipment and tankers. Miracle movers, Mississauga movers will help with transportation of gases.3. Third class comprises flammable liquids and their mixes, as well as liquids comprising solid substances in solutions or suspensions, which fume flammable vapors with closed flash point 61C and lower.4. Fourth class comprises flammable substances and materials which may easily flame from the ignition sources during transportation, as a result of friction, moisture absorption, spontaneous chemical conversion, as well as on heating. That’s why it is important to pack these cargos correctly and maintain recommended temperature. Miracle movers, Toronto movers have logistics department which deals with organization of such cargos transportation. 5. Fifth class comprises oxidants and organic peroxides, which may easily disengage oxygen, sustain combustion, and in certain conditions or being mixed with other substances may lead to auto-ignition or explosion.6. Sixth class comprises noxious and contagious substances, which may cause death, intoxication or diseases, when they come into the organism or contact derma or mucosa. In this case, except equipment you’ll need special clothing. Miracle movers, Mississauga movers will care about this. 7. Seventh class comprises radioactive materials having volume activity more than 70 kJ/kg.8. Eighth class comprises caustic and corrosive substances, which may lead to skin damage, eyes and airways mucosa affection, metal corrosion and vehicle, buildings and cargo damage, or when these substances interact with organic materials or other chemical substances they may lead to fire.9. Ninth class comprises substances which are not so dangerous during transportation, and which refer to none of the aforesaid classes, but which require certain conditions during transportation and storage. That is why if you need to transport dangerous cargos I advise you to contact miracle movers, Toronto movers.Toronto MoversMississauga MoversMoving Services

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Paul Johnstone, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Thursday, September 13, 2007

A resident of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound his whole life, Correctional Services officer Paul Johnstone is running for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the Ontario provincial election. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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