No people or animals hurt in rural Australian fire

January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

Saturday, January 30, 2010

According to local police chief Craig Van Breugel there were no injuries or loss of life to animals or local residents in the recent fire in the rural Australian town of Toongabbie. “There was no injury to persons or animals. That is all I have for you,” Detective Acting Sergent Van Breugel said in response to queries from Wikinews.

The fire began about 2:20 pm local time (UTC+11) between Humphrey and Eagle Hawk roads, north of the township proper. The local Country Fire Authority brigade managed to contain the blaze to approximately three to five hectares.

Victoria Police have recently indicated that the area around where the fire was started is only accessible by four wheel drives (4WD) or off-road motorcycles; it is popular with dirt bike riders and 4WD enthusiasts.

The local Country Fire Authority brigade managed to contain the blaze to approximately three to five hectares between Humphrey and Eagle Hawk roads.

Det.Act.Sgt Van Breugel confrimed that there wer some off road motor cyclists in the are that day. “[Police] know there was a number of off road motorcyclists in the area on the day. Some of [them] have already been spoken to by the Police” Det.Act.Sgt Van Breugel said.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and people with infomation that may help the investigation are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or the local police.

Wikinews wanders the Referendum-year Edinburgh Festival Fringe

January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

With many venues reporting sell-out shows, the 68th year of the Edinburgh Festival attracted visitors from around the globe. Wikinews’ Brian McNeil roamed the city for the four weeks of the event, capturing the colour, spectacle, and comedy, in photos.

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How To Choose The Right Vinyl Siding In Connecticut

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When ethylene and chlorine gases are mixed, they create a white powder called vinyl resin. The resin can be melted and blended with different additives to create products ranging from shower curtains to PVC pipe. Vinyl is also a popular material for siding, and today’s virgin vinyl siding’s additives make it more UV resistant than products that came before. Below, you’ll find out more about this popular type of siding, and you’ll learn how to choose the right siding for your home.

How Realistic of a Look do you Want?

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Most of today’s vinyl siding is die-extruded, and panels fabricated in such a manner can be made in any length. The panels look great, but if you want deeper patterns and crisper edges, it should be molded from polypropylene vinyl. These panels are usually four feet or less in length.

What Level of Stiffness do you Need in Siding?

Unsupported or thin Vinyl Siding in Connecticut is more likely to droop or sag over time. The thinnest panels that are up to code are .035? thick; premium siding ranges from .044-.048? thick, and some makers sell .055? siding. Thicker panels are more resistant to sagging, but stiffness is dependent on other characteristics as well.

The biggest reason to get stiff siding is its wind resistance. If you live in a location prone to heavy winds and strong storms, be sure to carefully read the manufacturer’s warranty. This information will give you an idea of how wind-resistant your siding is; some panels comply with the strictest wind codes (such as Miami’s, which is 148 mph).

Moisture Resistance

Every type of vinyl siding is unique, but all have one thing in common. Contrary to popular belief, Vinyl Siding in Connecticut is less prone to moisture retention than its wooden counterparts are. The reason for this is that the panel butts have built-in weep holes. For proper contraction and expansion, vinyl siding has to be loosely hung, and air can flow freely around it.

Just as is true with a wooden siding installation, you should ask your siding contractor to install flashing, builder’s felt and/or housewrap before hanging the siding. A top-quality installation depends mostly on the quality of the workmanship; before hiring a contractor from www.vnanfito.com, be sure to ask for credentials, certifications and references from satisfied customers.

Bombing of Peshawar Pearl Continental Hotel in Pakistan kills 18

January 12, 2019 Uncategorized

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Militants in Pakistan launched a truck bomb attack on the Peshawar Pearl Continental hotel, killing 18 and wounding at least 55. Among the dead were two foreign United Nations officials working for the World Food Programme.

According to the BBC, Fidayeen-e-Islam, a relatively obscure Pakistani militant group, claimed responsibility for the blast. The attack follows a threat from the Taliban made on May 27, warning of “major attacks” in Pakistan.

The bombing occurred despite the property being heavily guarded and secure. The militants gained entrance by overcoming the guards with gunfire, and forcing a bomb-laden truck, containing at least 500 kilograms of explosives, through the gates. Police official Liaqat Ali told the Associated Press that the militants “drove the vehicle inside the hotel gates and blew it up on reaching close to the hotel building.”

The bomb caused a 15-foot wide crater, and brought down the west wing of the hotel. An injured guest, Jawad Chaudhry, said, “The floor under my feet shook. I thought the roof was falling on me. I ran out. I saw everybody running in panic. There was blood and pieces of glass everywhere.”

The hotel is regularly used by businessmen and diplomats, and is located in a secure area of the city. Neighbours include the Peshawar High Court, Provincial Assembly and the official home of the Commander of the Frontier Corps. The perceived security of the neighbourhood makes it a candidate for the location of a planned United States consulate.

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Strong earthquake near Solomon Islands, tsunami reported

January 10, 2019 Uncategorized

Sunday, April 1, 2007

A magnitude 8.1 undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that has killed at least fifteen people, including six children, in the Solomon Islands. Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Australia as well.

According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude 8.0 quake struck Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 20:39:56 (UTC) about 45 km (25 mi) south-southeast of Gizo, New Georgia Islands, Solomon Islands, at a depth of 10 km.

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U.S. develops parks above highways

January 10, 2019 Uncategorized

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

In big cities, finding land for new parks is less of an expedition than an all-out land-rights battle with property owners. But some cities across the U.S. have found a slightly easier way to add to their greenspace. By utilizing the state’s air rights to the space above freeways that run below at ground level, cities can acquire 5 or 10 acres of parkspace essentially for free, such Freeway Park which occupies 5.5 acres above a freeway in downtown Seattle.

Of course, this free “land” is actually nothing more than open air above a freeway, requiring cities to pay the high construction costs of capping the roadway with land.

Such projects are currently being planned in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Dallas and San Diego. A recent article in Governing Magazine looks at more than two dozen highway deck parks that have been built or are under construction in the U.S. The article finds that even though the price of constructing parks on top of freeways can rise upwards of $500 per square foot, property values and local development boom once they are completed.

Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

January 9, 2019 Uncategorized

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview.

Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public policy papers exploring solutions to American issues.

Wikinews reporter William Saturn? talks with Schriner and discusses his campaign.

Changing Wheels On A Regular Basis

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If you have a car, you must know how difficult it is to keep your car beautiful and maintain it in tip top condition. Some of the things that people usually do include sending their car for regular maintenance and service. Besides that, most people will also polish and wax their ride to keep it looking sharp even after a few years. Another thing that you will want to do is to change your tires on a regular basis.

There are many places in Australia like tyres Tighes Hill and tyres Hamilton workshops where you can get all sorts of wheels at really good prices. Most people ponder how often they should they change their tires. Well, this actually depends on your frequency of usage and also your style of driving. Frequency of usage means how often you use your car and the distance travelled. If you are an agent or a salesperson travelling across different states, you will need to change your tires more often compared to a family car. In most cases, people will want to change their tires every two years or so.

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Before you decide on where to change your tires, you will want to set a budget. Setting a budget is important as it helps you to get tires that suit your ride in a price range that you set. Without a budget, you might limit yourself to cheap tires that bald quickly or spend too much on tires that you do not really need. For a family car, you will want tires that can hold the weight of your family and also the vehicle itself. In this case, you mechanics at Hamilton Tyres will recommend you tires that are durable and heavyweight. You are not looking for speed, therefore heavy tires will fit just fine for a family car. If you are driving a Nissan Skyline or some other sports car, you will want to get lightweight tires. These tires are generally more expensive, but they can last long despite their light composition.

Next, you will want to find a place that gives you good deals. With so many places around like tyres Tighes Hill and tyres Hamilton, you will often be spoilt for choice. Therefore, it is important for you to do your own survey before making the final decision. Look out for workshops that are having offers or discounts. Some workshops might even throw in goodies with the car. You can also visit workshops that your friends and family have used. Who knows, you might be given a nice discount during your visit. But all in all, you do not have to worry too much. Whether it is Hamilton tyres or tyres Tighes Hill workshops, you will definitely be able to find something that fits your car just nice.

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Eurovision ’04 winner Ruslana discusses her paths as singer, spokesmodel, stateswoman and source of inspiration

January 8, 2019 Uncategorized

Monday, March 30, 2009

First becoming famous in her native Ukraine in the 1990s, long-haired self-described “Amazon” Ruslana gained international recognition for winning the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Wild Dances,” inspired by the musical traditions of the Hutsul people of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains.

In the five years since, Ruslana has decided to use her name and public status to represent a number of worthy causes, including human trafficking, renewable energy, and even the basic concept of democratic process, becoming a public face of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and later serving in Parliament.

Currently, she is on an international publicity tour to promote her album Wild Energy, a project borne out of a science fiction novel that has come to symbolize her hopes for a newer, better, freer way of life for everyone in the world. She took time to respond to questions Wikinews’s Mike Halterman posed to her about her career in music and her other endeavors.

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with past Eurovision contestants, which will be published sporadically in the lead-up to mid-May’s next contest in Moscow.