Friday, September 26, 2008

On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. New Democratic Party candidate Michael McMahon is standing for election in the riding of Prince Edward—Hastings. McMahon moved to Windsor in 1951, getting a degree in education, teaching locally and in Papua New Guinea. He served as Branch President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), served on multiple of their major committees, and recently retired from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board.

Wikinews contacted Michael McMahon, 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.

Since being redefined in 2003, the riding includes the County of Prince Edward and the County of Hastings (except the City of Quinte West). Conservative Party member Daryl Kramp currently represents the riding, after beating a Liberal in 2004. Ken Cole of the Liberals and Alan Coxwell of the Greens are also running in the riding.

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

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Medical transportation services are often needed in a variety of different scenarios and situations which can occur with the sick, elderly, and the disabled. Most of the patients transported are relocated using a non-emergency medical transportation service. A large portion of people are suffering from these disabilities or debilitating illnesses are often not able to travel to specialized facilities, doctor offices, nursing homes, or hospitals on their own. They are solely dependent on their family and friends to help them travel from location to location. Sometimes, this task just isn’t feasible one hundred percent of the time for those who have full-time jobs and other commitments which can arise at any given moment. It’s important to understand that reliable medical transportation services are available to transport patients, by ground or through air, and can provide all of the necessary accommodations patients require.

There are times when the more unstable patients will have to be quickly transported by an air medical service to places such as hospitals and specialty centers which are located across the country for treatment. Trained medical crews are needed the majority of the time to help ensure the patients are comfortable and stable as well as keeping their families informed on what‘s happening.

One of the biggest advantages of medical transportation services is the patients are able to be transported small distances as well as immensely large distances, like state to state or even coast to coast. You don’t have to worry about sacrificing quality health care when using a medical transportation service because some of the best trained paramedics, nurses, physicians, and other staff work to ensure the patient’s safety and well-being is always a top priority. Transport specialists will need to gather specific information regarding the condition of a patient from the individual themselves, or from their family members, before any actual travel takes place. The costs for services vary for different patients depending on what the patient may need, how far they have to travel, and if the service is covered by an insurance provider in any way. Most patients can easily utilize this type of service through their insurance company.

The patient which needs medical transport, or their family, always needs to call ahead of time to schedule a time for transport, if leaving a hospital or facility then the facility staff should accommodate the patient in helping them to schedule transport. A professional medical transportation service, like the one found at ACC Medlink, is the answer to the many problems that people with limited transportation options face. Their service is extremely beneficial for those who require sound medical transportation.

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Friday, March 2, 2007

Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin appeared before a newly formed Antitrust Task Force, a sub-committee of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday last week in Washington, D.C. to defend the proposed U.S. merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio services.

The hearing, carried live on C-SPAN, was attended by representatives from various competing broadcast companies. The representatives challenged the merger deal, and some speakers were openly hostile to Karmazin and to satellite radio in general, while other speakers were more civil.

Several times during the debate, the discussion centered on the failed merger deal between the two satellite television networks DirecTV and Echostar. The comparison between this proposed radio merger and the failed television merger was settled to some extent with an understanding that nearly all television viewers now use either cable or satellite to view available programming. Televised programming content is now delivered mainly in the form of a subscription, rather than airwave transmissions.

Unlike television programming, most radio listeners use over the air receivers to listen to free programming content supported advertisers.

“We come to this hearing with an open mind, but we recognize that the companies have the obligation to convince the Congress, the regulators, and most importantly, the American People that this combination will improve the competitive playing field and benefit consumers,” said John Conyers, the sub-committee chairman. To determine the legality of this merger, Congress first needs to decide whether a combined XM and Sirius would be a monopoly, as the only satellite radio provider in the United States, or whether the new company will actually be in competition with other forms of radio-like entertainment, according to Conyers. The hearing focused on alternatives such as Internet radio, terrestrial radio, portable audio devices, and emerging services, such as cell phone services and WiMax.

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The one thing holding most people back from hiring a cleaning services is the lack of knowledge as to the types of services typically offered, what to expect, and the cleaning routinely scheduled for hire. This information is about maids in Salt Lake City, what they offer, typical services and the level of cleanliness you can expect to enjoy at an ongoing basis.

The biggest mistake most home owners make is understating their needs, this problem is easily eliminated as maids commonly provide a long list of services and are proud and skilled at the routine household cleaning needs busy residents forget. A major need is the abundance of dust and mold, the two most over looked cleaning issues home owners forget and right under their noses. Maids in Salt Lake City eliminate the overwhelming accumulation of dust and mold and prevent it from occurring again with routine maintenance. You will note a significant improvement in your overall health and well being, one of the most popular benefits of clients bar none.

The services you can expect to receive from a good maids service includes; a good and thorough cleaning of the baseboards, mirrors, in and around the entire house. A skilled maid service will clean and sanitizing the kitchen and bathroom sinks, showers, baths, counters and back splashes also the cabinets, handles and levers.

The kitchen microwave will be cleaned inside and out as will the laundry room and appliances. The window sills throughout the house will be cleaned with the exception of the windows themselves, this is an extra service usually hired by a window service. In addition maid services routinely include the cleaning of door frames, banisters and moldings in and around the home removing smudges and finger prints on walls, doors and woodwork.

There are other services available specific to the clients needs such as laundry services, and more detailed cleaning all negotiable and to be scheduled as needed upon request. The varied services may include carpet cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping. Most any cleaning detail can be added, subtracted or tailor fit to meet the individual needs of each client, no house or client is the same and maid services pride themselves on their flexible ability to meet those individual needs.

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Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services is considering prosecuting and banning some Scientology practices, in particular the use of the Scientology personality test to sell courses. State Secretary Rigmor Aasrud said that the activities in question might be prosecuted as fraud or as violations of existing healthcare regulations. A Norwegian Member of Parliament (MP) whose daughter killed herself after taking such a test, supports the idea of prosecuting illegal practices rather than trying to ban the movement as a whole.

Also stupid or clearly false expressions must be allowed as free expressions in a democracy, as long as individuals are not harmed by the expressions. The questionable thing about the Scientology cult is, however, that their operation is harmful for individuals.

The statement was made after three journalists from the online edition of the newspaper Verdens Gang (VG) took the test. The journalists wore hidden recording devices, and did not disclose that they were journalists; VG put the recordings on its website. Scientology staff members told all three that they should buy a course to handle psychological issues. Two of the journalists filled out the 200 questions with honest answers, while the third gave answers consistent with being depressed. The “depressed” journalist was told that he should avoid traditional medicine, while one of the “normal” journalists was told that the course was her only hope for improvement unless she wanted to start taking “chemicals”.

Matthias Fosse, spokesperson for the Church of Scientology in Norway, said that the staff members in question were acting individually. He said that the Church of Scientology does not give medical advice, but that it encourages people to focus on the side effects of medications, and is critical of the “over-medication” of psychiatric patients.

Olav Gunnar Ballo, a Norwegian MP and medical doctor whose daughter Kaja suddenly killed herself after a negative experience with the Scientology test in France in March 2008, released a book about Kaja Ballo‘s life in April 2009. The book debuted on 2nd place in the Norwegian best seller list. Ballo listened to the recorded test result sessions from VG and said that he found the practice “horrible and harmful”. He told the newspaper Dagbladet that Norway could have something to learn from the current French prosecution of Scientology corporations and individuals, by prosecuting specific harmful practices rather than banning Scientology as a whole.

Matthias Fosse said that France is a far more secular society than Norway, and that France were going too far in their prosecution. He said that France has a list of 165 organizations considered to be “sects”, which not just included Scientology but also covered Baptists such as former U.S. president Bill Clinton. The list which Fosse referred to is a list from the 1995 Parliamentary Commission on Cults in France. Fosse said that the OSCE, the U.S. State Department and the UN had criticised French “violations of human rights”.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

 Correction — May 3, 2008 This article has been retracted. This article has been deemed a hoax. Please see the follow up article, Hitler doll story found to be hoaxed, for more information. 

News reports are claiming that dolls depicting former Nazi leader Adolf Hitler will go on sale in Ukraine. These reports cite Ukraine’s Zerkalo Nedeli newspaper which reported that a toy manufacturer would release the line of Hitler dolls in the summer.

The 40cm doll will reportedly first be available in Kiev with a £100 (GBP) price tag and comes with a large range of accessories in a presentation box with the dates of Hitler’s birth and death.

Nazis images are illegal in Ukraine, with positive portrayal specifically banned. However, there are allegations that right-wing nationalist politics are gaining strength in the country and that xenophobia and racism are on the rise, including some said to be comparable to that present in Germany under Nazi rule. Fascism and propaganda are also banned.

When the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine, was invaded by Germany under Hitler’s rule 2–3 million Ukrainians were among the casualties, of which 1.5 million were Jews.

Adolf can be dressed in various guises, including “early days Adolf”, which consists of a brown shirt and jodhpurs, and “Wartime Adolf”, which features a grey tunic, black trousers and the Iron Cross medal. The doll also comes with boots and shoes, caps, gloves, full uniforms, cane and belt which can be placed on Hitler, whose arms move, allowing the doll to replicate the famed salute of its real life counterpart.

Kids can undress fuhrer, pin on medals and there’s a spare head in the kit to give him a kinder expression on his face

Also included is a model of Blondi, Hitler’s female German Shepherd, who was exceedingly loyal to Hitler. Hitler poisoned Blondi with cyanide in 1945 at the same time as taking his own life in his bunker at Berlin.

“It is like Barbie. Kids can undress fuhrer, pin on medals and there’s a spare head in the kit to give him a kinder expression on his face. He has glasses that are round, in the manner of pacifist John Lennon,” said one saleswoman. The company, which will release the dolls in Summer, says that if demand is high a range of toys themed on the Third Reich may be released, to include barracks, working models of crematoriums and gas chambers, concentration camps and interior models of the chancellery.

The doll is not set to be released until the summer, but BBC News Online has footage suggesting that some stores are selling the doll already.

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Monday, May 21, 2007

In an unofficial move by contractor, Roy Harding, a rubbish tip has been named after comedian John Cleese, dubbed “Mt. Cleese” in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The naming came after Mr Cleese visited Palmerston North last year and described it as a great place to go to commit suicide, claiming it was the “suicide capital of New Zealand”. He also stated that they were glad to leave after their performance at the Regent on Broadway was over. Mr Harding says it is just to get back at Mr Cleese.

Official signage is now being ordered after city councillors said they thought it was good idea. “People just smile and leave it there,” Chris Pepper, waste and water manager, said.

John Clarke (aka Fred Dagg), entertainer, suggested that the Awapuni Landfill be named after Mr Cleese after the comments arose in a podcast on his website. However, Mr Clarke’s suggestion was slightly different, choosing the name, “John Cleese Memorial Tip…All manner of crap happily recycled.”

The slightly bare tip, now being used as a waste minimisation centre, is being prepared for a large delivery of compost.

John Cleese is most famous for his parts in Monty Python and Fawlty Towers television shows as well as various movies including A Fish Called Wanda.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Accused kidney racketeer Amit Kumar has been arrested in Nepal at a jungle resort near Chitwan. Police are still seeking suspected co-conspirators, including Kumar’s brother Jeevan Rawat. Nepalese police are holding Kumar under currency laws, charging that he was in possession of large amounts of United States dollars and Euros. Nepal has strict laws about foreign currency.

Kumar, who had become the subject of an international manhunt for allegedly harvesting hundreds of kidneys of poor people in India for transplantation to wealthy clients. He is said to have done so through a mixture of bribes and coercion.

Hotel staff at the resort where he was staying, said that he kept a low profile, but suspicions arose when he was cutting out articles about his own case from print newspapers.

India is seeking extradition, but the fact that Nepalese authorities have added their own charges of illegal organ transplants in on top of the foreign currency possession charges, could delay proceedings.

Meanwhile, Poonam Kumar, who is Amit Kumar’s wife and lives in Brampton, Canada with their two sons, claims that “My husband is innocent… You tell me what human would want to do these things to anyone. My husband didn’t do anything wrong.”

“My husband is not a monster as being portrayed around the world, but a doctor who just wants to help people in need” said the 28-year-old woman. “I have great respect for media but it has pre-judged the issue.” She added that she has not left her home for seven days and is running out of groceries. The boys have not attended school since last week when world media began knocking on her door. “I don’t know what my options are. I don’t know where I’m going to go,” Poonam Kumar said.

Sri Prakash Jaiswal, the Minister for Home Affairs, is not worried about problems with the extradition. “We have very good relations with our neighbour Nepal. These relations go back to centuries. It will not be a problem in extraditing Dr Amit Kumar,” he said.

When asked how Amit Kumar could have crossed the border, Sri Prakash Jaiswal said: “The Indo-Nepal border is porous as we all know. He made use of this. But this does not mean the present condition should continue. We will have to take some measures to control crossing of the border.”

One victim, known as Ranjinder, told Times of India that, “We were shifted from one vehicle to another and were confused about where we were. The Nepali driver promised me the job of a cook at a guesthouse. I was taken to a house where I cooked for the first few days.” He was told that blood tests were necessary to protect the health of the guests at the house. Dalip, another laborer, said, “They told us it was necessary since the foreign guests were prone to infections. There were two men inside the house with pistols.”

Both Ranjinder and Dalip were anasthesised and woke up after their kidneys had been removed.

“Initially they lured the poor with promises of employment. They were then convinced to part with their kidneys and a deal was negotiated,” said a police official.

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1. Dealing with Special characters and Lengths in Folder and File names SharePoint does not accept certain special characters (tilde, number sign, percent, ampersand, asterisk, braces, backslash, colon, angle brackets, question mark, slash, pipe, quotation mark. Hm that s a lot of special characters and certainly, it is not that uncommon to find some of these in filenames in filesystems. Also, SharePoint does not allow folder and file name lengths to be longer than 128 characters in WSS 3.0. These aspects alone can be such a pain during migration of folders & files that contain special characters and long names. Windows folder / file names with special characters have to be replaced with SharePoint acceptable characters to avoid manual work in renaming folders and files. For files that contain special characters based on certain logic or a set of rules, this can easily be dealt with by using scripts or some tools. However, if the files contain special characters in a random manner with no orderliness about them, it can be a laborious task to rename the folders and files before migrating them to SharePoint. Similarly, long folder and file names have to be truncated to the prescribed length before moving them to SharePoint. A few nasty folders / files in random can put a spoke in a well planned, large and orderly migration. Here are two useful links to know more about SharePoint special characters, limits on URL lengths and long filenames.

2. Maintaining the same folder / file structure when migrating to SharePoint Most companies will want to retain the same structures for files and folders to maintain operational consistency as well as business continuity. For example, an organization currently using a traditional Windows based file server platform for document collaboration could be deploying SharePoint as the collaboration platform for the users. In such situation, it will be easier to maintain the same folder and file structure in the newly setup SharePoint library without changing the user experience in handling folders and files. It makes the navigation intuitive, eases migration process, minimizes user training and improves operational efficiency.

3. Migrating a select set of document types / formats such as doc, xls, ppt, jpeg, dwg, pdf etc. Sometimes, only documents of certain types (or formats) need to be moved to SharePoint libraries depending on the document templates or content types or file types allowed to enhance the document management framework. Everything else needs to be filtered. To selectively move files based on their types will require some programming, especially so if there are large folder trees (nested folders).

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4. Migrating a large number of unstructured and poorly managed files. From the perspective of file contents, business relevance and usage patterns, migrating a large number of unstructured and poorly managed files (remember some of those legacy file systems?) to a structured, organized and searchable framework within SharePoint is not easy. A lot of planning and meticulous reorg of files and folders is a must. This essentially means that there will be frequent rework of mapping and remapping the source folders and the destination libraries. The migration has to be broken down to several different tasks (batch processes), with several different rules to process the files and folders.

5. Using a mass document migration application to work off your desktop instead of running right on the SharePoint servers directly. If you are using third-party tools for migration, a solution that can run either on the desktop and or on the server will be ideal. Take the case of incremental migrations. The SharePoint server could already be in production mode while several different libraries in SharePoint could still be under migration. Server performance will be compromised if the migrating application is going to run on the server. It is better if the application runs on a desktop performing actions like data cleansing, processing etc. and just do a final bulk upload into SharePoint.

6. Migrating and tagging the tens of thousands of documents from your legacy file folders into your new SharePoint repository while retaining the existing taxonomy or migrate to a new taxonomy. Most file system users will not be familiar with the concept of document metadata. They are more familiar with the term file properties. The concept of document metadata originates from Document Management Systems (DMS), where documents are stored and made searchable on a wider set of keywords and phrases. Document libraries in SharePoint are akin to Document Management Systems in the way they store documents and properties for search and retrieval. However, these properties need to be presented to SharePoint during migration in a certain manner that makes the search and retrieval more powerful and elegant. You may migrate / propagate metadata fields from the document properties stored within the file or using an external metadata file / database. Mapping and tagging existing file properties and adding additional properties to documents in SharePoint, especially for a well structured taxonomy can be a laborious process.

7. Retaining (carry forward) the Created Date and Last Modified file attributes from the file system to maintain business continuity for users and minimize user training when collaborating in the new SharePoint environment. This is another challenge that is constantly faced by SharePoint users. There are plenty of business reasons to retain the same Date field values once the documents have been migrated to SharePoint. Unfortunately, SharePoint falls short in this aspect and you need third-party tools or some in-house programming to carry forward the original date fields for documents.

8. Automating the migration process to reduce the time necessary and labor involved to move large file repositories to SharePoint. Almost all mid-sized to large-sized migrations require automation, especially when incremental/batch migrations from different sources take place. Automated batch jobs help you to take complete control of the migration process by handling errors and triggering events that can be managed efficiently. Otherwise, you have to spend hours on ad-hoc problems and tracking down repetitive errors thrown by non-automated migrations.

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