Tuesday, March 22, 2011
0 A.D. is a historical, open source, strategy game, published by Wildfire Games. It focuses on the period between 500BC and 500AD. The game will be released in two parts: the first covering the pre-AD period, and the second running to 500AD. With development well underway, Wikinews interviewed the development team.
Aviv Sharon, a 24-year-old Israeli student responsible for the project’s PR, compiled the below Q&A, which the full team approved prior to publication.
By Christine Dunbar
If you home is heated by natural gas you are familiar with the convenience and, cleanliness it provides your home. Unfortunately, you are probably also familiar with the fear and sense of powerlessness that comes with the thought of the consequences of a gas leak. The dangers of a gas leak are real; sickness and even fire or explosion though there are simple steps that will greatly reduce any risks. The following steps are a guide to gas leak prevention that can protect your home and remove a bit of that helpless feeling.
The first step in preventing a gas leak is ongoing maintenance for any existing gas appliances such as boilers, water heaters or stoves. Periodically these should be checked to ensure that they are in proper working order and that all connections and gas lines are secured to prevent a gas leak. When a repair is needed or suggested it is critical that this be done immediately and by a professional. Some gas utilities will offer this inspection service, if not they can offer a list of trusted suppliers. It is also important to ensure that any ventilation is maintained. This would have been established when installed, but any changes will effect the appliances operation. Keep watch over your appliances operation. Signs of problems can be soot buildup around burners or a change in the flames color from blue to yellow.
If you are shopping for a new appliance be sure to check for labeling that certifies that national safety standards have been met. A contractor can help you select a high efficiency appliance with low emissions that will fit your needs and budget. When a new gas appliance is purchased it is important that the installation be done by a qualified professional.
A home that has experienced any kind of natural disaster must be checked thoroughly for any gas leaks that could have occurred. Earthquakes can dislodge gas lines, water and silt can destroy gas control valves or twisters can cause tress to fall and damage natural gas tanks. After any serious event a thorough inspection for gas leaks should be conducted before declaring a home safe.
Natural gas is treated with an additive so that it has an odor that can be detected when there is a leak. Leaking gas has a very recognizable smell and it is a good idea to discuss with the family what steps will be taken when a gas leak is suspected. It is critical to know where the gas shutoff is located if a leak is suspected due to smelling gas. The main can be turned off, but safely should be your first concern and if you feel that there is a strong odor the house should be vacated immediately and the fire department and police should be contacted. If it is faint you can attempt to turn off any gas appliances or the main while leaving any windows or doors open.
Accidents occur despite any attempts to prevent gas leaks so a gas leak detector is a good idea. There are numerous types of gas detectors that can be installed in a home. They range from battery operated wall mounts similar to smoke detectors to complex additions that are part of home security systems. A gas leak detector should be placed as close to a gas source as possible to give as much warning as possible.
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Monday, August 21, 2006
Buffalo, New York —
After nearly thirty years, Pano’s Restaurant at 1081 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, New York will end a tradition of being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week by ending its overnight food service.
The tradition for Buffalonians, who are able to enjoy drinks at the bars and clubs until 4:00 a.m. will end sometime at the end of August or September, according to overnight manager Wendi Dittmar and restaurant accountant Roseanne Jones.
“We will be starting the closure of the overnight shift sometime in the next 2 weeks to a month,” said Dittmar in an exclusive interview with Wikinews.
Jones told Wikinews that owner Pano Georgiadis is “just fed up” with the “destruction, the walk-outs of bills and fights that the ‘drunk’ people cause” in his restaurant.
Pano’s opened in 1977 on the day of the blizzard of ’77’ and has “remained open for 24 hours since then”, only closing for an hour at a time on the weekends to clean up and prepare the restaurant for breakfast, said Georgiadis.
Artvoice, which holds the “Best of Buffalo” competition every year where readers vote for their favorite Buffalo place, has listed Pano’s as the Best of Buffalo for best brunch, best Greek restaurant, best patio and best super-cheap breakfasts for 2006.
Dittmar also says that Georgiadis is expected to make several “public service announcements” within the next few weeks to “thank customers for their patronage.”
Friday, September 7, 2012
London, England — On Wednesday, Wikinews interviewed Duncan Campbell, one of the creators of wheelchair rugby.
((Laura Hale)) You’re Duncan Campbell, and you’re the founder of…
((Laura Hale)) And you’re from Canada, eh?
((Laura Hale)) Winnipeg?
((Laura Hale)) You cheer for — what’s that NHL team?
((Laura Hale)) What sort of Canadian are you?
((Laura Hale)) I don’t know anything about ice hockey. I’m a Chicago Blackhawks fan.
((Hawkeye7)) Twenty five years ago…
((Laura Hale)) They said twenty five in the stadium…
((Hawkeye7)) So it was 1977.
((Laura Hale)) You look very young.
((Hawkeye7)) So how did you invent the sport?
((Hawkeye7)) So all wheelchair rugby players are quadriplegics?
((Laura Hale)) When did the classification system for wheelchair rugby kick in?
((Hawkeye7)) Was that copied off wheelchair basketball?
((Laura Hale)) I assume you’re barracking for Canada. Have they had any classification issues? That made you
((Laura Hale)) Do you think the countries that have better classifiers… as someone with an Australian perspective they’re really good at classification, and don’t get theirs overturned, whereas the Americans by comparison have had a number of classification challenges coming in to these games that they’ve lost. Do you think that having better classifiers makes a team better able to compete at an international level?
((Laura Hale)) When you started in 1977, I’ve seen pictures of the early wheelchairs. I assume that you were playing in your day chair?
((Laura Hale)) When did you retire?
((Laura Hale)) When did you get your first rugby wheelchair?
((Laura Hale)) Were you involved in creating a special chair, as Canadians were pushing the boundaries and creating the sport?
((Hawkeye7)) I’d noticed that in wheelchair basketball the low point player actually gets more court time…
((Laura Hale)) Because we know you are going soon, the all-important question: can Canada beat the Australians tonight?
((Laura Hale)) Because Australians love to gamble, what’s your line on Canada?
((Hawkeye7)) Is your colour commentary for the Canadian broadcast?
((Laura Hale)) Are you happy with the level of coverage the Canadians are providing your sport?
((Laura Hale)) Thank you for an honest answer.
((Laura Hale)) Yeah! Go ahead!
((Hawkeye7)) It’s better than the US.
((Laura Hale)) I have one last question: what did it mean for you when they had a Canadian flag bearer who was a wheelchair rugby player?
((Laura Hale)) Thank you!
((Hawkeye7)) Thank you! Much appreciated.
Motorcycle accident happens so fast that we are not able to control it. During an accident, we cannot do much, especially when we are injured. We cannot think of anything but the pain that we are suffering. It is essential for us to know the things that we have to do after the accident.
In situations wherein you are still able to talk, walk and move without difficulty, you might as well do the following steps. Get the name, address, phone number, drivers license number, and other significant information about the other driver involved in the accident. Also, get the names, address and phone numbers of the witnesses, if there is any. Ask if they can give some statement and record the conversation. Take note of important visual information, like scratches and marks on the car and the weather condition. If you do not have pen or any writing materials, review the scene in your mind so that you can remember it. You have to tell the police exactly what happened. Assist the police with the investigation, be cooperative. Take pictures of the cars involved in the accident in different angles.
If you were injured or feel any pain or discomfort, seek medical attention immediately. A delay may raise questions whether the injury was caused by the accident or not. Have your wounds photographed, they heal quickly. You might need it during a case hearing or investigation. Have a copy of all medical reports as well as the hospital bills.
It is advisable for you to go back to where the accident occurred. Bring writing and recording materials with you. You might find more evidence and witnesses. If youre going to take a picture, get somebody to witness it. Do not touch anything.
After gathering all the data, examine them. There might be something that can prove that it is you who is at fault.
Consult an attorney before filling out any documents or giving your statement. You might also need a lawyer to assist you in filling important papers, assist in court proceedings, and getting your claims.
Saturday, December 11, 2004
VIENNA —Doctors from the Rudolfinerhaus clinic in Vienna say “there is no doubt” Ukrainian opposition leader Victor Yushchenko was poisoned with Dioxin.
Yushchenko’s body had about 1,000 times more than the normal concentration of the toxin. It is unknown if there were any other poisons in his system.
Although it has not yet been proven that the poisoning was deliberate, doctors suspect it was. “We suspect a cause triggered by a third party,” said Michael Zimpfer, head doctor at the Rudolfinerhaus clinic. He suggested the poison may have been administered orally, through food or drink.
Today’s announcements are a follow-up of an earlier press conference, where Dr. Korpan that there were three hypotheses under consideration, one of them involving dioxin. He did not reveal what the other two hypotheses were. Dr. Michael Zimpfer, director of the Rudolfinerhaus clinic emphasized that time there was no proof yet to specify the substance causing the illness.
Yushchenko left Kiev on Friday (2004-10-12) for further examination in Vienna. When Yushchenko fell ill on October 6th, Ukrainian doctors had initially diagnosed food poisoning, leading to speculation that he had been poisoned deliberately. The illness has disfigured Yushchenko’s body and face which doctors say could take up to two years to heal.
He fell seriously ill on the September 6th, during his presidential campaign. Yushchenko was taken to the Rudolfinerhaus clinic of Vienna, where he stayed for four days under Dr. Korpan’s care. He was diagnosed with “acute pancreatitis, accompanied by interstitial edematous changes.” These symptoms were said to be due to “a serious viral infection and chemical substances which are not normally found in food products” as his campaign officials put it. In laymans terms, he developed an infection in the pancreas and got a bad skin condition that disfigured his face with cysts and lesions. The skin condition has similarities with the chloracne associated with dioxin posioning according to a British toxicologist John Henry.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Tony Benn, British Labour Party politician and left-wing campaigner, died this morning at his home in west London at age 88. Benn’s health had been declining since a stroke left him hospitalized in 2012.
Benn’s father and both grandfathers were MPs (Members of Parliament) in the Liberal party; his father defected to Labour and became a Cabinet Minister. Benn grew up in London and was a pupil at Westminster School before studying politics, philosophy and economics at New College, Oxford. During World War II, he served in the Royal Air Force for two years, then went back to Oxford to finish his studies. He worked as a BBC radio producer.
Tony Benn became an MP in November of 1950 and was a member of the cabinets of Harold Wilson and James Callaghan. In 1981, Benn ran for deputy leadership of the Labour Party but lost. He also had a role in shaping the 1983 Labour manifesto. He went on to become a diarist and speaker, as well as joining in the anti-war movement and speaking out strongly against the Iraq war. The Sun newspaper once referred to him as “the most dangerous man in Britain” because of his strong left-wing political views.
Benn’s son Hilary also joined Labour and is an MP for Leeds Central. He distanced himself from his father’s views by saying he was “a Benn, not a Bennite”.
Benn’s children released a statement following his passing: “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the NHS [National Health Service] staff and carers who have looked after him with such kindness in hospital and at home. We will miss above all his love which has sustained us throughout our lives. But we are comforted by the memory of his long, full and inspiring life and so proud of his devotion to helping others as he sought to change the world for the better.”
Labour leader Ed Miliband said Benn was an “iconic figure of our age”, “a champion of the powerless, a great parliamentarian and a conviction politician”. David Cameron said on Twitter: “Tony Benn was a magnificent writer, speaker and campaigner. There was never a dull moment listening to him, even if you disagreed with him.”
Saturday, August 21, 2010
In the wake of the season finale of MasterChef Australia, The Seven Network has announced that they shall be airing an “Aussie” remake of the Japanese cult classic Iron Chef.
Production starts in September in Melbourne, Victoria, with Neil Perry, Guy Grossi, and Guillaume Brahimi as the incumbent “Iron Chefs”.
Grossi stated that Australians seem to be taking to the cooking show concept positively. Grossi also said that “if we can discover some great new talent along the way, all the better.”
The Australian Iron Chef will take the traditional format of the Japanese version with contestants challenging the Iron Chefs to a cook-off using a secret ingredient each week, a spokesperson said. The dishes the Iron Chef and the contestants create will then be judged by a panel of food critics.
“The Iron Chef battle is not for amateurs or the faint-hearted — it is a cooking competition of Olympic proportions,” the spokesperson continued.
As it stands, MasterChef Australia is the third most watched show in Australian history.
By Paul Moss
The following is a list of 18 behavioral techniques for ADHD and managing behavior problems for adhd children from a book by Dr. Domeena Renshaw entitled The Hyperactive Child.
1. Be consistent in rules and discipline. Make sure to establish a routine and always be firm and consistent in enforcing discipline, this will mean your child will respect boundaries.
2. Whilst you should keep your anger in check and not explode at your child for some infraction, you should realize that anger is normal and indeed healthy , do not feel guilty because you feel exasperated at your child.
3. Try to keep your emotions cool by bracing for expected turmoil. Recognize and respond to any positive behavior, however small. If you search for good things, you will find them.
4. Don’t take a pessimistic view, try and remain positive and optimistic at all times.
5. Make a distinction between your child’s behavior, and your child as a person. This will prevent anger and resentment from arising, when you appreciate that the conduct stems from the child’s ADHD and is not done to annoy you.
6. Make sure to establish and maintain a clearly set out routine, setting out times for different activities, follow it as closely as you can, and eventually your child will be able to determine a timetable and routine for themselves.
7. When introducing complex and or new ideas or material, make sure to repeat often and do not move on to a new topic until the current one has been firmly understood and finally grasped.
8. Set aside a room or part of a room as a play area and safety zone for the child and make sure this area is simple, uncluttered and entirely the child’s. Don’t have bright colours or lots of toys to distract the child.
9. Make sure to limit so far as possible any and all potential and actual distractions, do not have more than one thing that requires the child’s attention at any given time.
10. Make sure to give the child responsibility, and praise him when he acts on his own accord, and make sure to intervene if your child is straying off the main point.
11. Try and determine what are the signs that your child is becoming angry or excitable and stop the emotions from escalating. Let the child cool off, by distracting them perhaps taking them to your room.
12. If you are going to have friends over for your child make sure to limit the number, as the child is so excitable.
13. Maintain a healthy relationship with your child, try to remain patient but firm with your child, do not punish him for being inattentive nor coddle him.
14. Be aware of any changes that the medication has on your child, and if there is an escalation in such changes.
15. Discuss with your doctor usage and dosage of the medication.
16. Make sure to keep the medication in a safe location at all times.
17. Regardless of age, make sure to supervise the child taking their medication. Establishing a routine for medication will make the child more willing to take the medication as well as less likely to forget.
18. Make sure to share any tips and winning strategies with the child’s teacher.
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