Parents arrested after putting baby on Craigslist

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Parents arrested after putting baby on Craigslist
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Sunday, June 1, 2008

A couple from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has been arrested on charges of public mischief after listing their seven day old baby girl on the popular Internet classified ads website Craigslist.

The listing claimed that the baby was unexpected, “healthy and very cute”. It asked CAN 10 000 for the baby. It also listed a phone number belonging to a stolen cellphone, which was used to find the couple.

It was first noticed by a 62-year old grandmother browsing the website for furniture, who said “I was shaking, and I thought, ‘Come on, how did this even get through?'” The couple claimed that the listing, which has since been removed, was a hoax.

The father, Jeremy Pete, had a history of car thefts and evasion of police, while the mother, 23-year-old Bethany Granholm, had convictions of property theft, fraud and impersonation. The parents have now been released, but charges are still being considered. The baby has been placed in provincial care.

A suspected copycat incident occurred just four days later, also offering a seven-day-old baby girl for CAN 10 000 on Craigslist. This incident turned out to be a hoax, and no child was in danger.

Last week saw a similar incident in Germany, where a couple listed a seven month old baby on eBay. In this case the police have launched a child trafficking investigation, despite the parents’ assertion that the listing was a joke.

Man disguised as Darth Vader robs bank

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Man disguised as Darth Vader robs bank
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

A man dressed as the Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader robbed a bank in Setauket, New York. The robber was dressed in a character themed mask and blue cape. Armed with a hand gun, the robber stole an undetermined amount of cash from the Chase bank branch.

The robber entered the bank saying that he was robbing it. Customers initially thought it was a joke and began laughing. Detective William Lamb of the Suffolk County Police Department said that one customer attempted to tackle the robber and was attacked. He can be seen in the background of surveillance photographs. The robber then approached a teller and demanded cash while brandishing a weapon.

This robbery is the latest in a string of odd bank robberies in the New York metropolitan area. Yesterday the New York Police Department arrested a man who robbed banks while carrying flowers and potted plants. Police are also looking for an apparent cross-dressing robber who held up a bank in Long Island.

Calls for bottled water bans grow in Canada

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Calls for bottled water bans grow in Canada
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Saturday, August 23, 2008

London, Ontario is the latest in a string of Canadian cities to have acted on increasing public demand to ban bottled water. On Monday, the decision to eliminate bottled water sales in city-run facilities was passed by London’s city council with a vote of 15-3 in favour. The move was driven by a desire to reduce waste and shipping, have a lower impact on the environment and promote tap water as a cheap and safe alternative.

London’s new restrictions will be implemented over the next several months in buildings that are already equipped with water fountains. Bottled water will still be permitted at many city-run events, such as upcoming summer festivals. Privately-owned retailers will not be affected by the ban.

Other cities, such as Vancouver, Ottawa and Kitchener, that are already engaged in debate on the issue, may now be watching London carefully for how the ban plays out. Other areas have already begun to phone London with questions on the details of its new regulations. Toronto has begun taking a look at bottled water packaging as part of its waste diversion strategy, and its public school board is looking into the possibility of a total restriction on bottled water sales.

In recent years, an awareness of the energy that is required to manufacture, transport and recycle the product has spread nation-wide. Proponents of the ban point to the fact that it can produce as much as 150 times the volume of greenhouse gas when producing bottled water as compared to supplying the same volume of tap water. They also point out that the water that goes into bottled water products is not inspected as frequently as tap water in Canadian cities.

Some have taken this cause to heart more than others, such as British Environment Minister Phil Woolas, who called the use of bottled water “morally unacceptable.” Restaurant critic Giles Coren of The Times of London criticizes those who use the product as “the new smokers.”

Canada’s beverage industry has come down with criticism on the increasing opposition to bottled water. Spokesman Scott Tabachnick for Coca-Cola Co., which produces Dasani brand bottled water, commented on the convenience of the product: “It’s hard to bring your kitchen sink with you.”

It’s hard to bring your kitchen sink with you.

Vancouver City Councillor Tim Stevenson thinks that bottled water’s time has come and gone: “Bottled water companies have had a fabulous ride on an unnecessary fad.” Vancouver officials are still determining how bottled water restrictions, which have been voted for by the City Council, can be phased in.

Next month, the city is planning to initiate a marketing campaign encouraging Vancouver residents to choose tap water and to remember to carry reusable drinking containers whenever possible.

Renowned environmental activist Dr. David Suzuki has praised London’s decision, saying that it represents a turning point for people’s perceptions on the issue: “I’m really delighted that London has done this because it really makes us focus on some fundamental issues.” He hopes that someday people will “look at anyone who hauls out a bottle of water and say, ‘What the hell’s wrong with you?'”

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June 29, 2018 · Dentist · (No comments)

All you wanted to know about cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening products

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Our teeth go through a lot of wear and tear with the passage of time. Bad breathe, bleeding gum, and yellowing teeth are just a few example of common teeth problem. A shinning bright smile makes us look better and healthier. Therefore, more and more people are becoming aware of cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening products.

Dentistry has a specialized branch, which takes care of the look of the teeth known as cosmetic dentistry. It helps us to acquire sparkling smile and can correct major flaws that our teeth may have. A cosmetic dentist’s first job is to ensure the health of your teeth. Only then he or she will proceed with the teeth whitening process.Teeth whitening is a part of cosmetic dentistry. It eliminates the stains you get from smoking, drinking tea, coffee, cola, red wine, or from antibiotics. There are many teeth whitening products available over the counter. Before going in for these ready-to-use products, it is important that you consult your dentist.The most common teeth whitening products available are1) Toothpaste: It is the most popular and commonly used teeth whitening product to keep teeth white. In terms of cosmetic dentistry it is not really teeth whitening product but, nonetheless, it helps in maintaining the teeth whiteness after a professional dentistry session.2) Teeth whitening Gel: Another teeth whitening product used in cosmetic dentistry is white paste or gel, which is applied over the teeth. A protective cover is put on the gums so that the peroxide present in the formulation does not harm the gums. The active ingredients of the gel break down to release oxygen. It penetrates the tooth enamel and whitens the teeth. This is also known as gel bleaching. This can done at home. One can purchase the whole kit from the pharmacy. The gel is spread on a mouth tray and placed over the teeth. A number of companies manufacture this product. For example you can buy ‘35% Carbamide Peroxide teeth Whitening Kit’ from a shop for $29.95.3) Laser Teeth Whitening Technique: In this teeth whitening product laser light or plasma arc light source is used to whiten the teeth. First, a gel is spread on the teeth similar to that of bleaching gel but a little thicker. Then the light is pointed over the gel. The heat helps to breakdown the active ingredients. Then the gel penetrates the enamel and removes the stains. This is one-time procedure and teeth become visibly brighter after two to three exposures. Though laser technique products are available in the shops like36% Carbamide Peroxide Blue Light Gel System that costs only $49.99, it is advisable to get the treatment done under the supervision of a cosmetic dentist. This procedure is costly but much safe.In cosmetic dentistry there are other options like bonding and veneering where dentists put porcelain chips to hide the stains. You can choose any of the above products depending on your problems. Your dentist is the best person to guide you in this regard.

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Mascots for Vancouver 2010 Olympics based on native mythology

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Mascots for Vancouver 2010 Olympics based on native mythology
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

The mascots of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia were just announced. Based on mythological characters, they are Miga, Quatchi and Sumi.

Miga, a sea bear who lives in the ocean with her family pod near Tofino, and Quatchi, a young sasquatch, represent the Olympics, while Sumi represents the Paralympics that follow afterward.

A sea bear is a First Nations creature, part killer whale, part Kermode spirit bear. While illustrated as being taller than the other characters, the mascot costume of Quatchi is the same height as the other two characters.

The third mascot, Sumi, an animal-guardian spirit, is a Thunderbird that wears the hat of an orca. Sumi will be the mascot of the Paralympics.

In 2004, the Times Colonist suggested a marmot might be a good mascot, except for their winter hibernation. The organizers still chose one, named Mukmuk, as their “virtual only” counterpart.

After the Olympic logo design was leaked the day before the 2005 announcement, organizers were extremely tight lipped until today’s news conference at a Surrey school. They apparently didn’t do any development on the characters on internet-enabled computers, to ensure the images or information wouldn’t slip out.

The characters were designed by the Vancouver and Los Angeles-based Meomi Design. Their characters have been used as part of iGoogle, a customizable homepage option from Google, as well as Electronic Arts, Girls Inc., Time Out Magazine, Cyworld, Nick Jr., Bang-on Clothing, and CBC4Kids.

The Vancouver organizers have a CDN$46-million merchandising program; previous Olympics have made as much as $100 million from mascot-related products.

René Fasel, Chairman of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission commented that “The IOC welcomes these imaginative new additions to the Olympic Family as they take their place on the world stage today – a symbol of the Games and of Canada. We know that when Olympians, Paralympians and visitors from around the globe arrive in British Columbia at Games time, they will fall under the spell of these captivating characters.”

The characters first appearance will be at a Bay store in the Lower Mainland; HBC is a major sponsor of the Games. They will then make their way to schools, take a break through the Christmas season, and fly to Ottawa for the Winterlude festival.

Hungarian Parliament passes bill to criminalise helping undocumented migrants

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Hungarian Parliament passes bill to criminalise helping undocumented migrants
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Saturday, June 23, 2018

On Wednesday, the Hungarian parliament passed the “Stop Soros” bill, making it illegal to help undocumented immigrants.

The bill was passed by a vote of 160–18. Per the bill, anyone found guilty of helping undocumented immigrants can potentially face a jail term of up to twelve months. The bill was criticised by human rights-focused organisation Amnesty International, as well as the United Nations (UN), Council of Europe, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and European Union. The bill bars non-government organisations from aiding refugees.

The bill is named after Hungarian-born democracy advocate George Soros. Having escaped the Holocaust and emigrated in 1947, Soros later founded the Open Society Foundations (OSF) which funds various NGOs. Current conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who won the election in April, spoke about immigration and national security in his political campaign. Orbán accused Soros of bringing migrants to Europe. Orbán asserted this blockade was to preserve the country’s “Christian culture”. In May, Soros announced OSF was moving from Hungary to German capital Berlin, asserting “increasingly repressive” condition in Hungary.

Amnesty internationals’s European Director Gauri van Gulik said in a statement, “It is a bitter irony that as the world marks World Refugee Day, the Hungarian Parliament voted […] to introduce a law that targets organizations and individuals who support asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants”. According to the UN, the law could come under effect as early as July.

A constitutional amendment was also made, prohibiting “alien population” from living in the country. Hungary’s Interior Minister, Sándor Pintér, said, “The Hungarian people rightfully expects the government to use all means necessary to combat illegal immigration and the activities that aid it”. He also added, “The Stop Soros package of bills serves that goal, making the organisation of illegal immigration a criminal offence. We want to use the bills to stop Hungary from becoming a country of immigrants”.

On Tuesday, 25% taxation of NGOs helping immigrants was proposed by the finance ministry. The ministry, in a statement, said, “The defense against illegal immigration imposes a heavy burden on Hungary’s budget, so it indirectly affects the Hungarian people […] therefore, the government passes that as a manner of burden sharing, the organisations aiding migration should bear additional taxes.”

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)’s European Bureau director Pascale Moreau said, “Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right, it is not a crime”.

Advances In Basketball Uniforms

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Advances in Basketball Uniforms

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Basketball uniforms have seen many changes over its 100 year existence. There have been changes in the cut and style of the uniform, the fabrics, the designs, and the technology used to create the designs.

Until the 1980s, players stuck to a style of tight uniforms as part of the fashion trends of those times. But this basic tight-fit formula changed from the 1990s. The current trend for basketball uniforms is to have a loose fitting jersey and loose fitting, baggy shorts, socks and good quality basketball shoes. The loose fitting nature of these garments allows for very fluid movement of each player on the court. The jersey can have a narrow or wide shoulder cut and is generally tucked loosely into the player s shorts. Players shorts lengths are either just above the knee or below the knee. Socks are usually anklets or pulled right up to the knees. Players shoes have good ankle support and are of a good quality to prevent any ankle injuries.

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Basketball wear is now so comfortable and funky that these garments have become street wear. Everything from jerseys, shorts, tracksuits, socks and shoes are all part of the fashion industry.

The fabrics used to create basketball uniforms have evolved over the years. Gone are the days of wearing a cotton singlet on court. Polyester blend materials have been used for many years now. These fabrics are lightweight, durable and breathable making them ideal for the strenuous conditions they will encounter on the body of a basketball player.

Along with the fabric changes, the technology used to create the awesome designs has also evolved. The traditional cut and sew uniform utilizes appliqu and embroidery and allows for different material combinations to be used. The different fabric trims really create a great visual impact on court. These uniforms are known for their durability and wearability.

In recent times, the basketball scene has seen an explosion in sublimated uniforms. The technology of sublimation embeds the designs deeply into the fabric. This means that designs can t peel off or wear out as is regularly the case with screen printed designs. It also means that there are no limitations on designs as the weight of the uniform does not increase with the weight of embroidery or layered fabrics. These uniforms are lightweight, durable, cool and quick drying ideal for basketball wear. The invention of sublimated designs has allowed teams to diversify their look because there is an endless choice of vibrant colors, sharp edges, clear designs and logos with sublimation.

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News briefs:March 04, 2008

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  • 1 Wikinews News Brief, March 04 2008
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 Events of worldwide notability, military action, disasters etc.
      • 1.2.1 Computer documents suggest link between Chavez and FARC
      • 1.2.2 Medvedev becomes Russian president-elect
      • 1.2.3 At least 40 killed by bombing in Pakistan
      • 1.2.4 United Nations condemns Palestinian rocket attacks and Israel’s ‘disproportionate’ response
    • 1.3 Non-disastrous local events with notable impact and dead celebrities
      • 1.3.1 Canadian musician Jeff Healey dies of cancer
      • 1.3.2 Nepali goddess retires at age 11
    • 1.4 Sports
      • 1.4.1 National Hockey League news: March 3, 2008
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UEFA Euro 2016, day 8: Italy-Sweden, Czech Republic-Croatia, Spain-Turkey

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UEFA Euro 2016, day 8: Italy-Sweden, Czech Republic-Croatia, Spain-Turkey
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Saturday, June 18, 2016

Yesterday in UEFA Euro 2016, Italy defeated Sweden 1–0 and assured their advancement to the knock-out stage. Croatia vs Czech Republic resulted in a 2–2 draw and Spain defeated Turkey 3–0 as Álvaro Morata scored twice. Spectators from the Croatian end threw flares before the final whistle.

Italy faced Sweden in the first match of the day. Sweden led in terms of ball possession but, in the 88th minute, Éder scored for Italy. Italian captain Gianluigi Buffon was yellow carded in injury time as he delayed a goal-kick. Italy numerically assured their advancement to the knock-out stage by winning this game.

Croatia were 1–0 up at half time as Ivan Periši? scored in the 37th minute. FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakiti? scored a second goal for Croatia chipping the ball over Petr ?ech just before the one hour mark. Later, Milan Škoda scored from a header in the 76th minute for the Czechs. The match seemed to being inching towards a 2–1 victory for Croatia but Czech Republic won a penalty and Tomáš Necid equalised late in the match, having replaced Jaroslav Plašil.

In the 86th minute, spectators threw flares on the ground and delayed the game by five minutes. A hearing is scheduled to take place today.

Later, Davor Šuker, president of the Croatian Football Federation, said, “We will seek the help of the French police [to investigate] […] Something is rotten in our country, and this […] deserves zero tolerance.”((hr))Croatian language: Tražit ?emo od francuske policije pomo? našem sudstvu, da se vidi tko baca baklje […] Nešto je trulo kod nas, a ovo ostalo zaslužuje nultu toleranciju.

Turkish captain Arda Turan faced his FC Barcelona teammate Andrés Iniesta as Turkey took on Spain. Spanish captain Sergio Ramos was booked in the opening moments of the game. Just after the half-hour mark, Nolito assisted Álvaro Morata, who scored a header. Three minutes later, Nolito scored the second goal of the match. Three minutes after half time, Morata scored from Jordi Alba’s pass.

Spain won the game 3–0 and qualified for the Last 16 knockout phase.

David de Gea maintained a clean sheet for his first five international appearances and set a new world record breaking the previous record of Gordon Banks.

US automaker bailout deal fails to pass Senate

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US automaker bailout deal fails to pass Senate
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Friday, December 12, 2008

A US$14 billion bailout package deal for the “Big Three” United States automakers — Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors — has been rejected in the United States Senate after failing a procedural vote.

The bill was rejected after bipartisan discussions on the bailout broke down when Republican Party leaders insisted that the United Auto Workers (UAW) union agree to increase wage cuts by next year in order to bring their pay into line with those of Japanese automobile companies in the United States. The UAW refused to meet the demands.

The final vote count in the Senate was 52-35, eight short of the 60 needed to pass. Only ten Republicans joined forty Democrats and two independents in voting for the bill. Three Democrats voted with thirty-one Republicans against it.

Senate Majority leader Harry Reid said that he was “terribly disappointed” by the failure of the bill to pass. “I dread looking at Wall Street tomorrow. It’s not going to be a pleasant sight,” Reid said. “Millions of Americans, not only the auto workers but people who sell cars, car dealerships, people who work on cars are going to be directly impacted and affected.”

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Republican Senator Bob Corker was also unhappy about the rejection. “We were about three words away from a deal. We solved everything substantively and about three words keep us from reaching a conclusion,” he said.

Some Democrats now want U.S. President Bush to reserve a portion of the $700 billion bailout package earmarked for Wall Street to assist the flagging car industry.

Stock markets worldwide fell dramatically on the news, with Japan’s Nikkei average losing 484.68 points, or 5.6 percent, reaching a level of 8253.87 points. Shares in the auto companies Toyota, Nissan and Honda all dropped by no less than 10 percent apiece. European stocks, such as those in the United Kingdom and Germany, also lost ground, with the FTSE-100 index of leading shares falling 176.3 points to a level of 4,211 at midday.

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