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On the campaign trail, September 2012

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

The following is the eleventh 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: Wikinews chronicles three of the lesser-known speakers at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, a controversial pastor and write-in candidate talks to Wikinews about the unrest in the Middle East, and the ballot-qualified American Third Position Party (A3P) presidential nominee travels to Iran to meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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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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How To Find The Best Weed Gummies ?

Read on to find out..

Did you know that weed gummies are the most popular weed-infused edibles in Canada? A study in 2019 found that 48% of likely edible consumers would choose gummies. It’s not hard to see their appeal. The brightly coloured treats appeal to adults just like regular candy does to kids.

Most Canadians who use edibles choose them because they feel they are safer and easier to use than other ways of consuming cannabis. They’re also growing in popularity with medical users, who find them a safe and dependable way to get relief.

That’s especially true now thatweed gummiesare available to buy online. Rather than trying to make DIY edibles at home, you can now rely on the experts to craft good-quality gummies that offer incredible highs. But how do you choose between the countless gummies on the market?

Read on to find out:

What to look for in a great edibleWhy so many Canadians are choosing ediblesHow to get the best out of your gummies

But first, you need to understand how weed-infused edibles affect you.

How Do Weed-Infused Edibles Work?

Weed gummies affect your body differently from smoking or vaping. When you smoke or vape, cannabinoids can pass straight from your lungs to your bloodstream. You’ll feel the effects almost immediately.

When you eat weed-infused edibles, the cannabis passes into your digestive system. From there, it’s metabolized by your liver before it eventually reaches your bloodstream. That means it takes a lot longer for the active cannabinoids—THC and CBD—to affect you.

Because it takes much longer for weed-infused edibles to affect you, it’s important not to go too hard too fast! Wait at least 90 minutes after taking your first dose to see if you feel any effects. It’s easy to overdo it on gummies, especially if you’re expecting an immediate high. Instead, wait it out and you’ll be rewarded.

People metabolizecannabis ediblesin very different ways. For some, a minimal dose (1-2mg) will leave them feeling pretty high. Others will need more than 20mg to feel any effect. Typically, 2.5–10mg is a suitable dose for most people.

Why People Love Weed Gummies ?

Gummies are one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis in Canada. Medical and recreational users are drawn to them for lots of reasons, including:

1.They’re DiscreetWeed gummies are one of the easiest and most discreet ways to get high. Unlike smoking, you don’t need to learn how to roll the perfect joint. And you don’t need to fork out for any accessories like vape pens, grinders, or bongs.

Instead, you can simply pop some gummies in your pocket and enjoy whenever the mood takes you. For medical users, gummies are easy to have on hand when you need relief from pain oranxietywhile on the go.

2.They’re Easy to DoseAll weed-infused edibles in Canada must come clearly labeled with their THC content. The THC content is written on the packet in milligrams (mg). The maximum serving size is 10mg, but that’s not necessarily the recommended serving for everyone.

If you’re new to weed gummies, try a 2.5mg or 5mg dose to start with. You can do this easily by splitting a gummy in half or quarters. Unlike smoking or vaping, you’ll know exactly how much you’ve taken. Getting the right dose of edibles is important, so pay attention.

3.They’re PredictableAnother benefit of weed gummies is that they’re very predictable. Of course, every brand will vary, so pay attention to the THC and CBD content of the gummies you’re buying. But if you find a brand you like, you can be reasonably sure you’ll have the same experience every time.

4.They Have Fewer RisksLots of people choose weed gummies because they don’t like the idea of smoking or vaping. That’s an understandable concern, and for those people, weed gummies can be a great choice.

Because edibles are ingested rather than inhaled, you avoid some of the unwanted chemicals that you inhale when smoking. This could be especially relevant for medical users, who may not want to smoke for various medical reasons.

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Microsoft extends warranty for all Xbox 360s

Saturday, December 23, 2006

On December 22, 2006 Microsoft has announced that it has extended its warranty for all Xbox 360 video game consoles to one year in the United States. While this one year warranty applies to all Xbox 360 software as well, Xbox 360 accessories will still carry their original 90 day warranty.

According to a statement by Microsoft:

“Customers that experience hardware issues with their Xbox 360 within one year of purchase will have their consoles repaired at no cost. Moreover, the new warranty policy is retroactive, so consumers that may have already paid for out-of-warranty Xbox 360 repair within one year of the console’s purchase will be eligible for reimbursement of their console repair charges.”

This extension should help ease customers’ minds who have been concerned with the Xbox 360’s reputation for hardware failures. A partial list of hardware issues can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_technical_problems

People who have paid for Xbox 360 repair will be automatically distributed a reimbursement check in about 10 weeks from the present date.

Previously in September, 2006, Microsoft had waived the cost for repairs on all Xbox 360 consoles made before January 1, 2006, and refunded any fees already paid.

A full description of the updated warranty can be found here: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/resources/warranty.htm

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08
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Laser Lipo Reviews The Advantages Of I Lipo

By Louise Smith

Hi this article is a quick review of I lipo which is a new popular weight loss procedure in this I lipo review we will be looking at the treatment, the results and the cost of this sort of treatment.

I lIpo is a relatively new weight loss procedure, it is called I lipo due to the results it produces being very similar to that of a traditional liposuction surgery procedure, the advantage however of this procedure is that it is totally non-intrusive, this means there is no surgery required at all, this will obviously mean that there will be no pain and no unsightly scars after the treatment like what you would expect after any kind of surgical procedure like liposuction or other procedures like tummy tucks which both involve extensive surgical procedures.

So what is I lipo and what does the procedure consist of?

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It is basically a technique that uses laser energy emitted through pads that are placed on your body in the specific area you are treating this effects the structure of fat cells in the body causing them to break down into free fatty acids and glycerol, which are then absorbed through the cell membrane channels and then transported around the body to be used for energy, this process is something that already happens in the body naturally when the body needs to use stored energy reserves therefore the procedure merely helps with an already natural accruing bodily function that happens in the body in the right situation naturally, this also means there are no adverse effects to the surrounding cells tissue or skin.

The procedure itself has been through a number of independent medical trials and is often compared to surgical procedures like liposuction.

Ultra sound has shown that after just 1 treatment in some cases up to 30% of fat in the treated area has been reduced, results can be seen almost instantly however it is recommended to do some light exercise after the procedure to speed up the process by burning the broken down fat that has been distributed through the body.

Possibly the best thing about this procedure is that I Lipo is completely painless unlike other common weight loss surgerys which can cause a lot of pain and scarring and remain painful for quite a while, a lot of people consider the feeling of I Lipo to actually be quite relaxing due to the pads that emit the laser being nice and warm.

So how much does ILipo cost? Well it is quite an affordable procedure each treatment costs around 100 with a recommended 8 treatments on average obviously some people will need less and some may need more but at an average of just 800 this really is an amazingly cheap alternative to real cosmetic surgery.

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More teenagers attracted to computer crime, say experts

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Security experts warn more and more teenagers are now into hi-tech computer crime. Alarmingly large number of teenagers are found peddling credit card numbers, phishing kits and cracking tips in some Internet forums. The young offenders are very likely to get caught and prosecuted due to their inferior technical skills, claim experts.

Swapping malicious programs, knowledge, stolen data, exploits and virus code are very popular with teenagers exposed to the world of computer crime. Online communities and web forums sharing application cracks, exotic exploits and virus code make it easy for teens to do the illegal activities. Many nuisance programs are written by teenagers to exploit users of social networking sites, says Chris Boyd, director of malware research at FaceTime Security.

“Some are quite crude, some are clever and some are stupid,” said Mr Boyd. Attempts to make money by dabbling in cyber crime quite often fails due to a lack of technical skills. “They do not even know enough to get a simple phishing or attack tool right,” said Kevin Hogan, a senior manager of Symantec Security Response. The teenagers often end up damaging their own PCs by the viruses they have written.

Teenagers desire to win recognition for their exploits make them post revealing videos in sites such as YouTube. They commonly sign on with the same alias used to crack a site, run a phishing attack or write a web exploit. They are thus easily tracked down by computer security experts.

Some are quite crude, some are clever and some are stupid.

Mathew Bevan, arrested as a teenager cyber criminal and then acquitted, says teens enjoy the “thrill and power to prove they are somebody”. Thus they end up sticking to the same alias, even at a risk of being caught. “The aim of what they are doing is to get the fame within their peer group,” he said. “They spend months or years developing who they are and their status. They do not want to give that up freely.”

Graham Robb, a board member of the Youth Justice Board, cautions about the life-long stigma on being caught. “If they get a criminal record it stays with them,” he said. “A Criminal Records Bureau check will throw that up and it could prevent access to jobs.”

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Scientology website hacked

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Church of Scientology’s European website was hacked and defaced earlier today by hackers claiming to be members of Anonymous. Anonymous proponents previously hacked Scientology’s main website, www.scientology.org. The group also protested the church in February 2008.

Another website run by the church, freedom-belgium.org, was also hacked and defaced. The hacked websites contain content taken from .whyaretheydead.info, a website critical of Scientology which lists members of the Church who are alleged to have died while in its care. Anonymous has stated that whyaretheydead.info was not involved in the hacking, but the hackers merely used content from their website.

This is not the first time hackers have defaced Scientology websites. In January 2008, ‘Anonymous’ hacked the Church’s international website by using a denial-of-service attack. The attack caused the website to be inaccessible for nearly 24 hours.

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Surgeons reattach boy’s three severed limbs

Tuesday, March 29, 2005A team of Australian surgeons yesterday reattached both hands and one foot to 10-year-old Perth boy, Terry Vo, after a brick wall which collapsed during a game of basketball fell on him, severing the limbs. The wall gave way while Terry performed a slam-dunk, during a game at a friend’s birthday party.

The boy was today awake and smiling, still in some pain but in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery, according to plastic surgeon, Mr Robert Love.

“What we have is parts that are very much alive so the reattached limbs are certainly pink, well perfused and are indeed moving,” Mr Love told reporters today.

“The fact that he is moving his fingers, and of course when he wakes up he will move both fingers and toes, is not a surprise,” Mr Love had said yesterday.

“The question is more the sensory return that he will get in the hand itself and the fine movements he will have in the fingers and the toes, and that will come with time, hopefully. We will assess that over the next 18 months to two years.

“I’m sure that he’ll enjoy a game of basketball in the future.”

The weight and force of the collapse, and the sharp brick edges, resulted in the three limbs being cut through about 7cm above the wrists and ankle.

Terry’s father Tan said of his only child, the injuries were terrible, “I was scared to look at him, a horrible thing.”

The hands and foot were placed in an ice-filled Esky and rushed to hospital with the boy, where three teams of medical experts were assembled, and he was given a blood transfusion after experiencing massive blood loss. Eight hours of complex micro-surgery on Saturday night were followed by a further two hours of skin grafts yesterday.

“What he will lose because it was such a large zone of traumatised skin and muscle and so on, he will lose some of the skin so he’ll certainly require lots of further surgery regardless of whether the skin survives,” said Mr Love said today.

The boy was kept unconscious under anaesthetic between the two procedures. In an interview yesterday, Mr Love explained why:

“He could have actually been woken up the next day. Because we were intending to take him back to theatre for a second look, to look at the traumatised skin flaps, to close more of his wounds and to do split skin grafting, it was felt the best thing to do would be to keep him stable and to keep him anaesthetised.”

Professor Wayne Morrison, director of the respected Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and head of plastic and hand surgery at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital, said he believed the operation to be a world first.

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Why A Paver Is A Great Alternative To Traditional Decks}

Why A Paver Is A Great Alternative To Traditional Decks

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Vince J. Paxton –

Wouldnt it be great if after a long day working like a dog you could just go outside and relax on your deck and sip a cold beverage? Or, how about spending the whole day on a Saturday or Sunday with the barbecue going, simply enjoying a nice warm summer day without all the worries?

If youre looking to build a deck for yourself, and a place to enjoy the days as described above some wood decking tools will be necessary. Youll probably be looking for a paver through this, because they bring many advantages into the task of building the ultimate patio deck for your home. Read on and youll be pleasantly surprised in the benefits of a paver instead of the conventional wood deck.

Building a deck is a tedious and often disastrous task for the handy man that isnt skilled in this area. Even the most simple plan and design can lead to much headache and actually cost you a ton of your hard earned money when your cuts arent perfect. Therefore, using a paver is a great alternative.

One part of this project that stops many hopeful deck builders dead in their tracks is the unpleasant fact of building permits. Of course if you live way out in the country with no neighbors within earshot youll likely have no problems with building the deck of your dreams. The problem arises when you reside in a heavily residential area with strict building codes youll have to obey. You dont want to take the chance and spend your hard earned money without chekcing into the codes for your area.

If a neighbor isnt pleased by the noise or any other reason, they can report you and youll likely be fined a hefty sum, as well as having to remove your deck. There goes all your hard work and money. Most areas have requirements on the decks size, the type of wood that youll use, and get thiseven the color. Isnt that crazy. Well it is when its you building the deck but if you had to look out every morning at a neon hot pink deck every morning you might think otherwise.

Most often youll have no choice if youre looking to construct a freestanding deck as opposed to one that is attached directly to your home. Since theres probably limited space think about easement issues too, because your cities building codes certainly arent going to allow you to encroach on your neighbors property, or stop access to necessary utility lines either. Thats one thing that most completely forgets about.

The reason to use a paver is that with it, if you need to move it its completely doable without a lot of trouble. For instance, if you needed to redesign your landscaping, or if something like a pipe bursting affects your yard, you can easily take up a paver and replace it when everything is back to normal. So you should definitely consider a paver for its ease of use and mobility.

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British supermarket chain Tesco to sell its Polish branch to Salling Group A/S

Sunday, June 21, 2020

On Thursday, UK-based retailer Tesco and Denmark-based retailer Salling Group announced their agreement over selling a large portion of Tesco’s Polish operation to Salling Group. Tesco stated its intention to leave the Polish market altogether, Salling its intention to strengthen its Netto chain in Poland.

The deal covers 301 stores, two distribution centers and the head office. With the acquisition Salling said it seeks to improve its coverage in Southern Poland and, over 18 months at a cost of one billion z?otys, intends to merge these stores into its currently 386 strong Netto chain. Salling also takes over about 7000 employees from Tesco — Netto Poland currently has about 5000 employees. Tesco continues to run 19 stores, which were not included in this package.

The sale price, to be payed in cash, is 900 million z?otys (181 million pounds). In the 2019/20 fiscal year, Tesco said its Polish branch had a 24 million pounds operating loss with a 1368 million pounds turnover; to which the sold units contributed with a 947 million pounds turnover for a 107 million loss. At fiscal year-end, the sold units held a value of 681 million pounds in the books.

UOKiK, the Polish anti-monopoly agency, has to approve the deal. The parties said they expect a decision this year.

Tesco has suffered losses from its Polish operation for several years, as customer preference has shifted away from hypermarkets, Tesco’s preferred store size, to smaller discount stores like Biedronka and LIDL. The Sunday trade ban, introduced in 2018, also hurt sales. According to Notes from Poland (NFP), some discount stores resorted to offer postal services, a loophole which allows Sunday opening hours.

In 2015, Tesco centralized its management in the Central European region, comprising Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, but reverted the decision later on. At the time, the company invested in e-commerce and started home deliveries, but Gazeta Prawna reports only 0.5% of Polish grocery turnover comes from this segment, compared to 7% in the United Kingdom.

In the past few years, Tesco Polska has cut expenditures by streamlining its product range, halving its staff, shutting off home deliveries in parts of the country, and closing off stores, reportedly including last year its Poznan distribution center. Deutsche Welle (DW) reported in mid-2019, 62 Tesco outlets had closed within a year. Staff layoffs left meat, fish and delicatessen departments without designated shop assistants, and forced staff canteen closures and administration simplifications.

Tesco sold its roughly 2000 Thai and 74 Malaysian stores to Charoen Pokphand in March; announced leaving its joint venture with China Resources Holdings in February; and in 2015 sold its South Korean chain HomePlus. Speaking to Portfolio.hu, Matt Simister, Tesco’s CEO for Central Europe, explained that the company held a 4% share of the Polish retail market, compared to its 16% share in Hungary, and stated they want to stay in Hungary. In a DW report in March of last year, Dave Lewis, CEO of Tesco, stated they did not have intentions of leaving Thailand or Poland.

Tesco’s Polish operation, according to Gazeta Wyborcza in March, is too big for a single monolithic sale. The chain’s press release reported 22 sold units in the past year and a half, for around 200 million pounds. NFP named the Kaufland chain and property developer Echo Investment among the buyers.

Both Tesco and Salling entered the Polish market in 1995.

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