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Wikinews interviews Democratic candidate for the Texas 6th congressional district special election Daryl Eddings, Sr’s campaign manager

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Wikinews extended invitations by e-mail on March 23 to multiple candidates running in the Texas’ 6th congressional district special election of May 1 to fill a vacancy left upon the death of Republican congressman Ron Wright. Of them, the office of Democrat Daryl Eddings, Sr. agreed to answer some questions by phone March 30 about their campaigns and policies. The following is the interview with Ms Chatham on behalf of Mr Eddings, Sr.

Eddings is a federal law enforcement officer and senior non-commissioned officer in the US military. His experience as operations officer of an aviation unit in the California National Guard includes working in Los Angeles to control riots sparked by the O. J. Simpson murder case and the police handling of Rodney King, working with drug interdiction teams in Panama and Central America and fighting in the Middle East. He is the founder of Operation Battle Buddy, which has under his leadership kept in touch with over 20 thousand veterans and their families. He was born in California, but moved to Midlothian, Texas. He endeavours to bring “good government, not no government”. Campaign manager Faith Chatham spoke to Wikinews on matters ranging from healthcare to housing.

An Inside Elections poll published on March 18 shows Republican candidate Susan Wright, the widow of Ron Wright, is ahead by 21% followed by Democrat Jana Sanchez with 17% and Republican Jake Ellzey with 8% with a 4.6% margin of error among 450 likely voters. The district is considered “lean Republican” by Inside Elections and voted 51% in favour of Donald Trump in last year’s US presidential election. This is down from 54% for Trump in 2016’s presidential election, the same poll stated.

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Cosmetic Surgery To Correct Basic Shape And Form Defects

Cosmetic Surgery to Correct Basic Shape and Form Defects

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Nicky Pilkington

Many women are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their breasts for one reason or another. If you are thinking along the lines of having cosmetic surgery for your problem, remember that some size and shape differences are normal and while breast implants will increase the size, they won t correct basic shape and form defects. It is possible to have other forms of corrective surgery for that.

The breast implant operation is carried out under general anaesthetic and involves the insertion of the implant by means of a small incision under the breast, the armpit or even the belly-button area. The implant is made of silicone that is filled with a saline solution. The shape is based on the individual needs of the patient.

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Cosmetic surgery can also be used to correct Gynecomastia, a condition affecting 40/60 percent of men in the USA, where fatty deposits due usually to an inherited factor cause enlarged breasts. This is called Liposculpture surgery and is a fairly recent development that will restore a thinner, more masculine contour to the chest.

After surgery the patient must wear a snug-fitting garment for several weeks. This will minimize bruising and swelling and help the skin to shrink more quickly. Return to work varies depending on the job. Office workers can return sooner than those doing more physically challenging work.

Whether you body has succumbed to the forces of gravity, or whether your shape is due to a diet too high in saturated fats, a tummy tuck might be just what you need. But don t make the decision too lightly. Tummy tucks might sound simple and easy, but any operation that requires a general anaesthetic should be considered serious. For this reason, never be afraid to ask about your surgeon s qualifications and experience.

Basically, a skilled professional trained in this field, excises folds of loose skin and fat, having previously marked the areas to be cut out. Slack muscles are then tightened before the operation is complete. The incision is usually made along the bikini line; the skin is pulled down and afterwards secured with several rows of sutures to minimize scarring. Fat may be harvested at the same time and frozen for use in a future Lipo-suction operation. This possibility should be discussed with the surgeon beforehand.

Other operations to remove sagging skin can be carried out on the thighs, upper arms and neck area. Face-lifts can be used to remove wrinkles and lift sagging areas and scarring is usually minimal, but if indulged in too often, the whole face can become a ghastly caricature of what Mother Nature intended.

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Suicide bomber strikes Afghanistan restaurant

Sunday, November 26, 2006

A suicide bomber has killed at least seven people in an attack on a restaurant situated in south-eastern Afghanistan. Twenty people are seriously injured in the attack.

The attack took place in the Urgun district of Paktika province, which shares its border with that of Pakistan.

Governor Mohammed Akram Akhpelwak said that most of those killed are civilians. He added that intention of the attack could have been to target a senior provincial official and an Afghan special forces commander.

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44 worshippers shot dead at Nigerian mosque

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

News emerged yesterday that Boko Haram Islamists are suspected to have killed 44 worshippers during dawn prayers early Sunday morning in the small town of Konduga in Nigeria. The attacks were believed to be a revenge on citizen vigilante groups forming to help the government battle Islamist extremists and occurred 35km from the state capital Maiduguri.

A further 26 people are being treated for severe injuries. Boko Haram’s insurgency has killed at least 3,600 people since 2009, including killings by security forces.

In recent weeks the military has encouraged the formation of vigilante groups to help locate and arrest members of Boko Haram. Boko Haram has attacked churches and mosques. A video has been released where Boko Haram’s leader Abubakar Shekau takes responsibility for the attacks.

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Basics About Condo Insurance In Chicago

byAlma Abell

If you are new to condominium ownership, you might be surprised at just how much it varies from single-family home ownership. With the latter, you are required by your lender and by the law to carry insurance, but with a condo, it is different. Especially as it relates to condo insurance in Chicago. As an example, you are not generally required by the law to buy condo insurance in Chicago since the structure is often covered through a policy that has been purchased by the condo board.

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Of course, that same board may insist that each homeowner has insurance that protects the property. Either way, it is always advisable to have independent condo insurance in Chicago (and anywhere else, for that matter).

Why? Whether or not your property is covered by a master insurance policy purchased by the board, you always want more than just basic protection. HO-6 protection, another name for condo insurance, is going to give you coverage against liability claims and will usually cover costs if your home becomes uninhabitable. This is why it is so frequently described as a “walls-in” policy. While the shared coverage provided by a board will often focus on common areas, it may not include flood insurance.

In fact, there are a variety of these master policies (often broken down into bare walls coverage that is quite limited and covers everything owned by the association; single entity coverage that covers all the bare walls issues as well as fixtures inside condos; or all-in coverage that is comprehensive and quite ideal), but most still leave you in need of condo insurance in Chicago.

When you obtain your own coverage, the interior of the condo along with all of your personal property is covered. It provides you with that loss of use coverage mentioned a bit earlier as well as protecting you from liability. As an example of how both types (the master policy and the coverage you would purchase on your own) work together, consider floors. If the flooring in the hall outside of your condo’s main entry is damaged, the master insurance from the condo board covers it. However, if something damages the floors inside of the condo, your HO-6 coverage would take care of it.Do you think you need to buy some condo coverage in Chicago? If so, get in touch with the experts at Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc. to learn about your options and address all of your insurance needs.

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Wikipedia and sister projects prepare new, easier interface

 Correction — 15 April 2010 The switch to Vector for Wikipedia was not planned on April 5; that was for the Wikimedia Commons according to a post by the Wikimedia Technical Blog. 
This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Wikipedia, one of the top ten websites on the internet, will soon be receiving a face lift. The first part of the change is a new skin called Vector. This skin, currently used on Wikinews, will be enabled for Wikipedia on April 5th and provide a more updated look and feel. The second part will change the toolbar when editing, and is intended to ease common tasks. Both changes are important to encourage new people to edit and update content. The improvements have been tested by more than 500,000 beta-testers.

The wiki code will also be altered; editors will be able to change tables data and other elements with what is intended as an easier form, in addition to editing an article while watching it.

On the other hand, the staff of Wikimedia requested more editors to add and update articles in their wikis. Wikipedia is a website maintained by users in unprecedented numbers. Maintenance and updating processes are dependent on just one percent of their users. Based on some statements, fewer than a thousand users do the maintenance and updating work.

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British schools to inform parents of overweight children

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Starting in September, British schools will inform parents of their child’s weight in an attempt to deal with the growing issue of obesity, according to an announcement by the Department of Health (DoH).

Nearly 23% of children aged 4-5 are overweight or obese, with that figure growing to nearly 32% for children aged 10-11. Standard procedures in schools involve weighing and measuring children in schools to determine their body mass index (BMI). The information is passed on to the National Health Service (NHS) to determine the extent of obesity in the area.

Parents will soon be sent a letter of their child’s weight, including advice on what to do if the child is overweight. However, government ministers have ruled that “offensive” language, such as “obese” or “fat” will not be allowed to be used in the letters, with words such as “overweight” being used instead.

The letters will provide useful information to parents, such as the problems caused by obesity like diabetes, and how to overcome these problems. Research has shown that parents often do not realise their child is overweight, and the letters will be a “wake-up call” to them.

“We have to get the balance right between being a nanny state and a neglectful state,” said Will Cavendish, the director of health and wellbeing at the DoH.

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Knife Sharpening Experts: Stamped Knives Vs. Forged Knives

By Len Q.

We all agree. If a knife isn’t sharp, what’s the use, right? The sharpness of the blade will make all the difference in the world. And sharpness is largely dependent upon the quality of the blade material from which the knife is made. You’ll need to determine whether or not to get a forged knife or a stamped knife. Let’s make it clear.

Stamped Knives. Stamped knives are stamped out of, or cut from, sheets of metal using a template of predetermined size and shape. This process is called precision machining. As most of these stamped knives are generally flat and thin, the process is done quite quickly. But because they are so thin, they aren’t that dense and do not hold their edges very long. Unfortunately, this means more frequent sharpening is required by stamped knives than forged knives.

As a matter of fact, some stamped knives sets claim that you needn’t ever sharpen them. They’ll stay sharp for a lifetime, the package will say. Please, don’t believe that. All things change over time, including the sharpness of a knife’s edge.

The blade of a stamped knife is usually fitted and fastened onto its handle and is not, therefore, thought of as a solid piece of metal. A loose handle could easily result in your having to throw the knife away. Such a waste. It’s good to know that not all stamped handles are this way. Some stamped knives have handles that are fitted over the tang.

Stamped knives are also lighter, and have less balance, than forged knives. So you’ll have to grip it fairly tightly and have to use much more pressure whenever you use them. Doing so will increase risk of injury.

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Advantages: Fairly inexpensive. Lighter in weight.

Disadvantages: Usually unreliable handles. Requires more force, more ork from the user. Increased risk of injury during strenuous jobs. Poorly balanced. Needs frequent sharpening.

Forged Knives. Forged knives are not stamped. They are carefully made with great attention to detail. Steel is heated to extreme temperatures and set in a mold. It is than hammered out to form the blade. As a result, forged knives are denser and heavier than stamped knives and have better balance because of it. And while their tempering process results in a blade of extreme hardness, it is also more flexible. It usually has a nice thick bolster with a tang that is enclosed by the handle and is usually secured with three rivets.

Advantages: Much better balance. More weightier and so is more maneuverable. Metal is stronger and can last many years. Requires less sharpening. Less risk of injury as less work is required from the user. Solid bolster to increase safety. Secured, durable handles.

Disadvantage: Costs more. Weightier. Critical Point. Maybe 10 years ago all of the above would be undisputed. Not so today. There is quite a bit of dissent about the quality of stamped knives and whether or not they rival the quality of forged knives. Here are the popular points:

Some stamped knives are made with a high quality steel to begin with.

Some knives are stamped initially and then followed up with a forging process.

Today’s manufacturing process (especially involving heat) can produce stamped knives that are just as good as forged knives, if not better.

Just as good as forged knives, if not better. That’s quite amazing. Here’s another critical point:

Many prefer a forged knife because of its weight distribution, the resultant ease of maneuverability and the comfort and safety of the bolster.

What’s it to be then? It seems fairly easy to decide. If you’d like some strong, long-lasting knives, get forged knives. If you’d like something fairly disposable that you’d prefer not to have to maintain, get stamped knives.

But if you’ve got the time, the means and the desire, shop around. There are high quality stamped knives out there now. Some have good weight on them, too. They’re relatively young on the market, so you’re going to have to track them down.

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Many nations offer material aid to hurricane victims; Bush refuses to accept

Saturday, September 3, 2005

Over twenty five nations have offered aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In particular, France has offered the use of its resources in the Caribbean sea, including 2 navy ships, 1 navy hospital, 8 planes, 600 tents, 1000 beds, and rescuers. President George W. Bush has refused such material aid to the hurricane’s victims, although cash donations will be accepted. He explained his reasons to ABC News:

I’m not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn’t asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country’s going to rise up and take care of it. You know, we would love help, but we’re going to take care of our own business as well, and there’s no doubt in my mind we’ll succeed. And there’s no doubt in my mind, as I sit here talking to you, that New Orleans is going to rise up again as a great city.

A few of these nations, such as Venezuela and Cuba, are disliked by the administration, but the majority are considered allies of the United States. Venezuela’s Citgo Petroleum Corp. pledged a $1 million donation for hurricane aid. Cuba refused U.S. aid following Hurricane Dennis. In order to reduce the side effects of hurricane Katrina, Japan, Venezuela, and most EU countries offer to provide oil reserves to the U.S.

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Ruapehu Whanganui Trails Nga Ara Tuhono

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Donny Mcclure

Try spotting the Big Carrot around city; you will look so tiny beside it!

Ithilien can be found at Turoa Ski Field Road aka Ohakune Mountain Road Scenic Drive. To reach the film site, you will need to travel as far as being the Mangawhero Falls.

Rangitikei Riv Gorge – River Anduin

The river starts from the Kaimanawa Ranges (southeast of Lake Taupo), flows through Central Plateau together with out at South Taranaki Bight with Tangimoana, 40 kilometres southeast of Wanganui.

Steep vertical cliffs, deep canyons boulders and ancient shellfish produce a unique setting for voyage activities. The world-famous selling point, Gravity Canyon, is situated here.

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Waitarere Forest – Trollshaw Forest together with Osgiliath Wood

The Waitarere Forest is a the south of Foxton to the Kapiti Coast. This is among the most lesser-known forest track not so common for holidaymakers. If you want to look in, do bring adequate food, water and a GPS along.

Kapiti Shore, on the other side, is a popular holiday site for many Kiwis. It is about one hour from Wellington city, and get spectacular sea perspectives, glorious sunsets, with an untouched native forest together with dramatic landscapes.

Otaki and Otaki Gorge – Leaving the Shire

I saw it the impression I proceeded to go somewhere in Otaki once for a camp. It was an outdoorsy camp plus they recommended not to take valuables. There is no reception for any mobile phone either.

There are several tracks that go with Otaki Gorge Road as a result of the gorge. However, this locations used to exhibit the Hobbits leaving the Shire in the Fellowship of the Ring are not accessible by public.

Paraparaumu : Pelennor Fields

It is a small suburban town near Wellington. The Maori name parapara means food chafes, and umu is a great earth oven. It probably refers to the arrival of some sort of war party and identified only few scrapes involving food in abandoned earth ovens.

The closed up shots for Battle in the Pelennor Fields in Lord of the Rings were filmed at Queen Elizabeth Park near Paraparaumu along with the paddocks near MacKays Crossing. You can also read the Wellington Tramway Museum the following on weekends.

Mt Victoria – \’Get heli-copter flight road\’ and \’Escape from the Nazgul\’

Go up Mount Victoria (Mt Vic for short) to obtain an excellent view of the city, Cook Straits together with harbour. It is quite a long uphill walk. Try Metlink bus #20 on weekdays if you ever don\’t drive and really want to check out the view.

I imagine I went up a few times by car, enjoyed this view and wind while I was there, but not much impression of it now. You can also pass through Mount Victoria Tunnel when travelling between city middle and airport.

Mt Victoria together with Lyall Bay – Dunharrow

When my memory is proper, this was one of the sites I went to help on Wellington Rover Tours. Since I can\’t even remember the exact scenes from Lord of the Rings, I don\’t have much impression of this location.

The close-up golf swings for Dunharrow were filmed at this location while the extensive shots were filmed in the South Island. Movie effects have a way of merging the various scenes together seamlessly!

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