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Malaysian government warns citizens about Uncyclopedia

This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Satire site Uncyclopedia, a parody of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has been labeled by the Malaysian government as dangerous. The Internal Security Department of Malaysia issued the warning today, saying that the site has “messages and information insulting Malaysia”.

The warning notes the creation date of the website as being 5 January 2005, and hosted by Wikia, Inc., both of which are correct. However, it claims Wikia owns Wikipedia; Wikipedia is a charitable non-profit website owned by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation, while Wikia is an independent, for-profit company.

The report evidently mentions that Uncyclopedia covers Malaysian “history, culture, the political leaders, the government, the national song and the name / history of the national flag,” none of which is “correct”. They accuse the website of helping to reinforce a bad international image of their country.

There are no reports of the site being blocked from access within the country, only this statement, which urges Malaysians not to circulate the content.

Uncyclopedia’s article on Malaysia begins:

Essentially the penis of Asia which is located to the north of their cousins who live on an even smaller island Singapore, Malaysia (also known as Bolehland) is a young nation of diverse cultures and races such as F1 Formula-1 and Nascar. The timezone of Malaysia is unique because it follows the system of +1/+2 PMT (Predetermined Meeting Time) which is 1 or 2 hours later than PMT. Most foreigners have difficulty adjusting to this new timezone as they tend to show up 1 or 2 hours earlier than the local counterparts. The nation is moving forward with a vision towards becoming a developed nation by the year 2020, 3030, 4040 or whatever catchy number.

…Another common state that Malaysians have is denial (no lah, where got?), which incidentally, is a river in Egypt.

The site has fired back with a parody article posted at the site under their UnNews section, titled Uncyclopedia Internal Security Department warns on Malaysia. The article suggests that the “Internal Security Department of the Uncyclomedia Foundation,” which is a facetious and fictitious parent organization of Uncyclopedia, identifies Malaysia “as a dangerous country… It warned its people not to use the country today.”

There are forty-seven individual language editions of Uncyclopedia, including Tolololpedia, which is written in Bahasa Melayu, the Malay language. This is in addition to fictional “language” editions which include Oscar Wilde, Newspeak, N00b, White Supremacist, and Re: PharmaccgRy.

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Why Network Monitoring Management Is Crucial To Your Business

Why Network Monitoring Management Is Crucial To Your Business

In the world of Information Technology, a network is a group of computer systems, terminals and other devices linked together to facilitate exchange of information by means of communication, collaboration and connection. There are different types of network depending on business requirements but no matter the topology, a network requires constant monitoring and thats where network monitoring management comes to the picture.A network can be a delicate as a flower that would create a lot of havoc in your business operations in the slightest network problem. Without consistent monitoring and management, all important data and files will be hard to access and retrieve hence the loss of business possibilities and revenue for that specific moment. Network monitoring management oversees the performance of your network by ensuring that it is always up and running and that every incident is addressed promptly and efficiently. They offer low-cost remote monitoring network support but with technological benefits from their highly skilled IT professionals. Remote monitoring can easily help spot early symptoms of system threat and failure before it becomes serious. It also makes sure that your computer network is in optimal health.Their first priority is to monitor the security of the network. This firm has a device monitoring system which proactively monitors emails, servers, back-ups, virus detection, and available disk space and notifies the tech support experts for any failure and potential outages and take action plans to prevent network issues from happening. So when your network goes down, as long as you have network monitoring management on your side, you need not panic as their tech support experts can get your network operational in no time. In some companies, they have multiple servers in different locations around the world in order to communicate and collaborate better the exchange of information. They require a reliable team of knowledgeable and experienced specialists to consistently monitor and manage their complex network to avoid any network emergencies at present time and in the future. And this is why network monitoring management is a cut above the rest. No matter where you are and how big the network is, they can provide you 24/7 network and server monitoring, remote network and server support and exchange server support at a low-priced offering without worrying on the security of the network. With their latest equipments and expertise, they can definitely provide you enormously integrated network management.

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Finland offers helicopters, personnel to assist Greece with forest fires

Monday, August 27, 2007

The government of Finland has announced it will offer to send three specialist firefighting helicopters, 25 firefighters and 2-3 forest fire experts to Greece via the European Union to assist with the forest fire emergency Greece is currently experiencing.

Greece is currently in urgent need of fixed-wing aircraft with water-bombing capabilities, assets which Finland does not posses. If the Greek authorities deem Finland’s offers to be suitable, they will be dispatched with immediate effect, within six hours of Greece requesting the rotorcraft and personnel.

It is thought that the men would most likely be put to use protecting built-up areas in an attempt to prevent the death toll, already over 60, from rising any higher.

The helicopters have been sourced via a private company. Finland said that the country could not commit to send the aircraft any sooner without arrangements being made to cover their removal from service, as otherwise safety in Finland would be severely jeopardised, with emergency aircraft unavailable should Finland experience any fires of its own.

The helicopters Finland have available can each carry up to 800 litres of water or foam retardant, whereas large firefighting planes can carry tens of thousands of litres.

Finland had previously thought they would be unable to spare any help for Greece, and it was only after much sourcing of aircraft from the private sector that Finland was able to make the offer. Finland are also looking into whether they may be of assistance in reforestation efforts after the fires have been extinguished.

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Recalled pet food found to contain rat poison

Friday, March 23, 2007

In a press release earlier today, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker, along with Dean of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Donald F. Smith, confirmed that scientists at the New York State Food Laboratory identified Aminopterin as a toxin present in cat food samples from Menu Foods.

Menu Foods is the manufacturer of several brands of cat and dog food subject to a March 16, 2007 recall.

Aminopterin is a drug used in chemotherapy for its immunosuppressive properties and, in some areas outside the US, as a rat poison. Earlier reports stated that wheat gluten was a factor being investigated, and officials now state that the toxin would have come from Chinese wheat used in the pet food, where it is used for pest control. Investigators will not say that this is the only contaminant found in the recalled food, but knowing the identity of the toxin should assist veterinarians treating affected animals.

The Food Laboratory tested samples of cat food received from a toxicologist at the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University. The samples were found to contain the rodenticide at levels of at least 40 parts per million.

Commissioner Hooker stated, “We are pleased that the expertise of our New York State Food Laboratory was able to contribute to identifying the agent that caused numerous illnesses and deaths in dogs and cats across the nation.”

The press release suggests Aminopterin, a derivative of folic acid, can cause cancer and birth defects in humans and can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats. Aminopterin is not permitted for use in the United States.

The New York State Food Laboratory is part of the Federal Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) and as such, is capable of running a number of unique poison/toxin tests on food, including the test that identified Aminopterin.

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Sony refreshes VAIO brand for business and entertainment

Thursday, July 31, 2008

From the middle of July, Sony Corporation refreshed their senior laptop brand VAIO from “Video Audio Integrated Operation” to “Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer”. According to Sony Taiwan Limited, this refreshment is an attempt to relocate the laptop consuming market for business and entertainment factors.

In the “VAIO Experience 2008” press conference in Europe, Sony promoted their new product series for different populations including BZ for business, FW for home entertainment, Z for ultra-slim, and SR for complex applications.

Different with past series, Sony added “Clear Bright” screening technology for high-definition display, and “full-carbon production” features. BD-burning and Intel Centrino 2 processing technologies will be featured in all the new models. For security issue, Sony also embedded fingerprint system to prevent personal data to be stolen. Continued from TZ series, innovative designs including “Green Power Button”, “Situational Switch” are also added in newly-launched series.

“Due to consuming market differences, Sony only promoted BZ series in Europe and America but not included Asia. Although the TICA Show in Taipei will be different, functionality will be the greatest issue when a consumers choose a notebook [computer] before buying.” addressed by executives from Sony Taiwan Limited, during the “VAIO Experience 2008” press conference in Taiwan.

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Industrial Plastic Fans

Industrial Plastic Fans

Industrial Plastic Fans

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Oleg Cthetchel

A variety of plastics, including polypropylene and PVC, are employed to manufacture a host of industrial equipment, including plastic fans and blowers for corrosive applications and environments, across a wide span of industries. Industrial Pressure Blower Co. plastic fans provide the benefits of:

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– Ease of maintenance – Cost efficiency – Low noise – Efficient operation – Rugged durability – Maximum corrosion resistance Industrial Pressure Blower Co. understands industrial exhaust fan technology and works with the leading industrial exhaust fan manufacturers to manufacture the best fan / blower equipment. Fiberglass reinforced plastic or FRP fans are known for their ability to handle a wide range of corrosive applications. FRP axial and centrifugal fans are designed for corrosive air stream applications in which metal fans will not withstand hostile environments or aggressive conditions. FRP fans operate in corrosive applications with high efficiency and low noise characteristics. Examples of FRP plastic fan applications include the chemical processing industry, waste water treatment plants and analytical laboratories. PVC Fans – Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is a thermoplastic polymer that is inexpensive and able to withstand a broad range of corrosive applications. PVC fans are an excellent choice for the efficient conveyance of corrosive, humid, or polluted gases, fumes and air. Fire-retardant and corrosion resistant, PVC fans are specially suited for hostile environments in which coated metal usually corrodes. Typical applications are steel pickling, chrome plating, battery manufacture, and pharmaceutical lab exhaust. In corrosive environments, where corrosive elements occur in the form of fumes or vapors, fiberglass or other plastic construction is recommended. Industrial Pressure Blower Co. offers a wide selection of products for any corrosive application, featuring the benefits of: – Time-tested quality – Reliable performance – Long-lasting durability Industrial Pressure Blower Co. plastic fans are constructed of FRP, PVC, CPVC, polypropylene, Kynar and are selected based on temperature and air stream chemistry. FRP fans are an excellent choice for corrosive environments. The construction is lightweight, yet extremely strong for a long service life. Fiberglass nyb fans feature the benefits of: * Solid FRP housings * Standard with UV inhibitor and flame retardant resin * Encapsulated hardware in airstream * The only fiberglass wheel in a solid, one-piece design (die formed in molds) * Fans conform to ASTM D4167-97 Complementing the Industrial Pressure Blower Co. FRP fans is a complete package of FRP air control products including: – Louvers – Multiblade dampers – Dome exhauster covers – Stacks – Ductwork manifolds – Hoods

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Australia sends more troops to Afghanistan

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

The Australian government has confirmed it will send an extra 200 troops to Afghanistan as part of a security and reconstruction team. Prime Minister John Howard says troops will leave from late July and will spend about two years in Afghanistan separate from the Special Forces and commandos already serving there. In a press conference in Canberra today, Mr Howard said the deployment was “further evidence of the government’s ongoing commitment to assist the people of Afghanistan in consolidating their embrace of democracy and resisting any attempt on the part of the Taliban to come back.”

The Australian Greens oppose the deployment of new troops. In a press release, Senator Bob Brown voiced his opinion on the matter, and said the following about Australia’s deployment: “The announcement that Australia will be sending 200 more troops to Afghanistan comes hard on the heels of the Bush administration announcing the withdrawal of 3000 troops from the same theatre,” he said. “Without the US withdrawal there would be no Australian deployment. This is John Howard once again using the ADF to meet the Bush administration’s political shortcomings. Our troops should be kept at home.”

“The ADF contribution will be a mixed security and reconstruction taskforce of approximately 200 personnel and will be deployed over a period of two years,” Howard told reporters. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) troops will be deployed from late July and work alongside Dutch soldiers as part of a NATO force. The extra 200 troops will bring the number of ADF personnel to more than 500.

Australia sent 1,550 troops to Afghanistan in 2001, including special forces, to join the U.S.-led strikes against the Taliban regime. Australia’s only fatality in Afghanistan came in February 2002 when a soldier was killed after his vehicle hit a land mine. Violence has intensified in Afghanistan in recent months, particularly in the south and east, with a wave of raids, roadside and suicide bombings killing dozens of people.

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City of Calgary, Canada removes fluoride from drinking water

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Calgary city council voted 10 to 3 on Wednesday to stop fluoridating their water supply. This overturns a previous plebiscite from 1989 to add the fluoride in an attempt to reduce tooth decay.

Opponents of water fluoridation claim that there could be unknown health effects of fluoride, and question its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay. They also claim that individuals should be able to decide for themselves whether or not to use fluoride. However, Alberta Health Services maintains that current evidence shows that fluoride is both safe, and beneficial to dental health.

It is estimated that no longer fluoridating the water supply could save Calgary’s city council C$750 thousand (€550 thousand) annually, as well as cutting a C$6 million (€4.3 million) upgrade to the fluoridation system.

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United States: Two killed, more than a hundred injured in Amtrak train collision in South Carolina

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Early on Sunday morning, Amtrak’s passenger train number 91, the Silver Star, bound for Miami from New York, slammed into a stationary CSX freight train in Cayce, about ten miles (16 km) south of Columbia, capital of the US state of South Carolina. Two Amtrak employees were killed and at least 116 were injured, some seriously.

The two killed were 54-year-old engineer Michael Kempf of Savannah, Georgia, and 36-year-old conductor Michael Cella of Orange Park, Florida. Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, told a press conference the passenger train had been diverted into a siding by a switch left “literally locked, with a padlock” in that position.

The collision happened at about 2:35 am local time (0735 UTC) at a switching yard in the small city of Cayce. The Amtrak train, with reportedly 139 passengers and eight employees aboard, collided head on with the freight train, which was parked with no one on board. The Amtrak locomotive and the leading locomotive on the freight train were destroyed; the Amtrak locomotive and some of its passenger cars derailed, and one of those cars was folded in half. Several freight cars were crumpled, Reuters reported. In a press conference, the state governor, Henry McMaster, said the Amtrak locomotive was “barely recognizable” and described it as “a horrible thing to see, to understand the force involved”.

Harrison Cahill, a spokesman for Lexington County, gave a count of 116 injured, up from an initial report of 70; according to Derrec Becker, public information officer for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, injuries ranged “from cuts and bruises to severe broken bones”. On Monday a Palmetto Health spokesperson said two patients were in serious and two in critical condition at their facilities. A spill of approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel from the freight train posed no safety hazard, according to officials.

Passenger Derek Pettaway told the CNN network that like most others, he had been sleeping when the collision happened. He said Amtrak staff cleared the passengers from the train rapidly, and there was no panic; “I think people were more in shock than anything else”, he said.

“Key to this investigation is learning why the switch was lined that way”, Sumwalt said. Amtrak’s CEO, Richard Anderson, speaking to reporters on Sunday, held CSX responsible; he stated the track in that area is operated by CSX and the signals, which CSX operates, were not working at the time of the collision and a CSX dispatcher was therefore directing the Amtrak train’s movements. Sumwalt noted an automatic monitoring and braking system called positive train control, which was not in use on the stretch of line, could have forestalled the collision.

Several fatal incidents involving Amtrak trains have occurred in the past three months. On December 18, the inaugural train on a new route in Washington state derailed at high speed while crossing above a highway, killing three; on January 31, the driver of a garbage truck was killed in Virginia when he collided with an Amtrak train chartered to take Republican lawmakers to a retreat.

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What Can A Top Email Marketing Service Offer?

What Can A Top Email Marketing Service Offer?

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Many small businesses, and a fair number of medium to large businesses as well, often get caught in the trap of trying to save money by doing things in-house or on their own. However, when it comes to hiring an email marketing service to handle a wide variety of different components of your email marketing program you really are investing in a service that is sure to show results.

Not all companies offering an email marketing service provide top level features. It is therefore important to shop around and discover what standard features for the service are and what are features that are offered over and above the average. Working with a top email marketing service will allow you to take full advantage of these additional features to make your life much easier.

Managing Contacts

Having a simple way to import and compile all your contacts into one contact list is a feature that is essential in a top email marketing service. The contact information should be able to include a range of different information about the contact including names, country, purchase history, age, gender and even location. Some companies also allow the option to track social media interactions as well, which is essential for some businesses.

Link with Social Media

Just like managing contacts, an email marketing service that provides you with the option to combine your social media campaign with your email campaign is a great benefit. You will have a much more comprehensive understanding of what information specific customers are interested in and what they respond to.

With this integrated information provided by the email marketing service you can devise specific campaigns and programs for different subgroups on your contact list. This type of targeting advertising through both emails and social media is sure to draw customers because of the interest factor while also allowing you to provide incentives to specific groups based on their interests and responses to prior advertising campaigns.

The list of possibilities is endless with an email marketing service that is able to provide full integration between you contact list, your email marketing campaigns and your social media campaigns. Auto-posting features are also available that make spreading the word about your campaign as easy as pushing a button.