22
May

MSN Encarta introduces wiki-like enhancements

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April 9, 2005

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Microsoft’s Encarta has announced the addition of a blog as well as some wiki-like functionality to the online subscription encyclopedia.Encarta is welcoming revision suggestions from their users, but they have a disclaimer:

Encarta is different from open-content encyclopedias found elsewhere on the Web that post users’ changes immediately.

When the changes are implemented at Encarta, readers can click an “Edit this article” link to have their contribution reviewed by editors at Microsoft for possible use.

The web enhancement has introduced a minor security glitch for the subscription service. When trying to look up an article on Encarta as a non-subscriber, web surfers receive a teaser page suggesting the user sign up for a subscription [1]. However, using the editor URL for the same article will get a WYSIWYG display of the article requested; a simple way around the subscription requirement [2].

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By Mark Scheinberg

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA – A patient having discomfort or embarrassment as a result of large or uneven labia may not be the only one. Many women encounter a problem with their labia feeling pinched during intercourse or strenuous exercise. Others are self-conscious about the way they look and fear being intimate.

“Many cosmetic gynecologists use just one method when performing a labiaplasty-amputation,” says Dr. Mark Scheinberg, a vaginoplasty expert. “However, each woman is unique and the procedure needs to be designed to fit a woman’s individual needs.” Ultimate makeover provider Scheinberg uses eight labiaplasty procedures, according to a patient’s needs. Here, he goes over the most popular ones that he performs.

Mini Labiaplasty

This procedure typically involves taking a small portion of the original labia and using it to replace the entire oversized labia. This could result with smooth, symmetrical and contoured labia. “Patients experience only minor discomfort, and typically recover quickly with this procedure,” says Scheinberg, a cosmetic vaginal surgery specialist.

Laser Reduction Labiaplasty

This labiaplasty technique sculpts the labia minora, also known as the small inside lips of the vagina, according to what the patient wants or needs.

“Many patients tell us they don’t want their inner lips to go past the outer ones,” says Scheinberg, who offers the vaginal reconstructive surgery. “A cosmetic gynecologist with the advanced training can easily correct this.”

Reduction Of Excess Skin

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The reduction of excessive skin around the sides of the clitoris, could give the patient an aesthetically pleasing look. A mini labiaplasty or laser reduction labiaplasty can be done in conjunction with this procedure to achieve the complete look.

Fenestration Labiaplasty

This new procedure involves removing a quarter inch of the labia and using it to line the vagina. “This can give the patient a beautiful look,” says Scheinberg.

Labiaplasty Of The Labia Majora

A dangling labia majora, the large outer lips of the vagina, can be fixed. This can give the vulva, the external part of the vagina, a more youthful appearance.

Augmentation Labiaplasty

This labiaplasty procedure could provide aesthetically pleasing and younger labia majora by using fat injections. The fat may be taken out of the patient via liposculpting and put into the large outer lips. If a patient is considering a cosmetic gynecology consultation, there are six areas that need to be discussed in order to get the desired results.

1. Contour- The overall shape and the inner and outer labia should be smooth and pleasing to look at.

2. Color- Patients have the option of lightening areas of the labia; however, the color needs to be the same for the entire labia.

3. Symmetry- The labia should be equal on both sides.

4. Size- Majority of patients request their labia minor is smaller and labia majora is bigger or “puffy”. Women can decide on how much of a difference they would like.

5. Smooth Edges- A natural look typically consists of smooth edges and no obvious suture lines.

6. Surrounding Look- The look of the vagina should come together completely.

Depending on a patient’s wants and needs, there are many labiaplasty techniques available. The staff understands every woman is different, and we can work with those who want to fix their problem.

About Dr. Mark Scheinberg

Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the state of Florida since 1981, Dr. Scheinberg offers the latest in minimally invasive vaginal surgery. He has performed more than 10,000 surgical procedures. Scheinberg has trained under the world-renowned Professor Dr. Adam Ostrzenski, Ph.D. He is an internationally known speaker and lecturer about cosmetic gynecology. He is a member of the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecologists and a Diplomat for the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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21
May

France votes no in EU referendum

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Sunday, May 29, 2005

In a result predicted by polls, a 54.87% majority of French voters voted non in Sunday’s European Constitution referendum. Of France’s 42 million eligible voters, over 70% turned out at the 55 thousand polling stations across the country, which were open from 8:00 to 20:00 on Sunday (except in Paris and Lyon where voting finished at 22:00, and French oversea possessions and other polling centers in the Americas, which voted on Saturday in order not to have them vote when the results are already known). A 70% turnout is very large compared to Spain 42%.

The result comes as no surprise to European political commentators as opinion polls had consistently suggested that the “No” camp was on course for a strong victory. Indeed, the last opinion poll before the actual referendum suggested a 56% win for the “No” camp.

The treaty was supported by all 3 major political parties (center-left PS, center-right UMP, center-right UDF), though a significant minority of the PS, and some in the UMP, chose to oppose it.It was opposed by the French Communist Party, as well as Trotskyite movements such as the Revolutionary Communist League, other far-left movements such as the Party of the Workers, parts of the Socialist party, parts of The Greens some members of UMP, and the nationalist National Front.

According to polls, the vast majority of blue collar workers, farmers and other categories threatened by globalization and international concurrence voted against the treaty. The urban, better educated or richer population voted in favor.

Some supporters of the “No” camp have argued that the mainstream media was biased in favor of the “yes” cause, and this was supported by some analyses of times awarded by television to both camps. However, the “no” camp also waged an aggressive campaign, with the walls of major cities being plastered with posters linking the EU Constitution and the European Union to all kind of social ills, such as high unemployment.

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20
May

Polish drug company Jelfa ordered to shut-down over mislabelled drugs

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Polish Prime Minister Jaros?aw Kaczy?ski has ordered the pharmaceutical company Jelfa to halt production following revelations that Jelfa had placed mislabelled medication on the market, whose use could be potentially fatal.

Jelfa distributed vials labelled as Corhydron, a hydrocortisone used to treat allergies and inflammation, but in fact containing Suxamethonium chloride, a drug normally used to cause muscle paralysis during emergency surgery.

The Health Ministry has appealed to people suffering from asthma or allergies to check their medication and return any Corhydron ampoules they possess to the pharmacy.

Polskie Radio reports that the mislabelling was discovered a month ago, but Jelfa and the Polish Health ministry did not inform of the problem.

Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski ordered Jelfa to halt production until it can assure the Polish Government that it can properly manage its production.

The Polish Outlook reports that that drug companies in Poland were operating unregulated since December, 2005 as the regulations has expired. The government was putting in place new regulations.

The owner of Jelfa is AB Sanitas, the largest drug producer in neighbouring Lithuania. The shut-down has been questioned by the Lithuanian Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas, who expressed concern over the situation and said that he wants to try to settle the issue diplomatically.

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By Robbie T. James

When you are searching for the right deal on an auto loan, the whole process can feel a bit overwhelming. This is especially true if you have a bad credit score.

One of the main reasons that folks can feel anxious about the process is that there are so many decisions to make. You first have to figure out the make and model of the car you will buy. But, there is more to it than that. You also need to determine whether the car that is in your sights is one that you can afford.

This is where having a bad credit score can make things even harder. With a low FICO score, you now have to always be looking over your shoulder during the loan application process. You have to worry about not only whether you will get approved for a loan, but also about whether you will have to end up paying sky-high interest rates on your auto loan.

If you are looking for no down payment bad credit auto loans, here are 5 questions to ask yourself:

1. How much do I need to borrow?

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This question is an important one because it will affect whether you can strike the right balance between getting access to the money need to buy the car you want and not borrowing too much. If you borrow more money than you need via your auto loan, the loan will end up costing you more than is necessary – or the loan application could even be rejected. So, choose a reasonably-priced car.

2. How soon until I can repay the loan?

This question has to do with the amount of time it will take you to pay the loan back. The faster you can pay it back, the less the loan will cost you. Since interest rates on bad credit auto loans are higher than rates on, say, a home mortgage, you will want to borrow the money for as short a term as is realistic.

3. Am I able to find bad credit auto lenders?

Most auto lenders will reject your application if you have bad credit and no down payment. However, most bad credit auto lenders have programs for people in your situation. Be sure to seek them out.

4. Do I want the option of applying online?

You likely have auto loan lenders in your city or a nearby town who have physical, brick-and-mortar offices. This can be a good option for you to consider. However, at the same time, you should also apply to at least a handful of online lenders, as well. By applying online, you are not limited to what may be local, “small time” lenders who do not have as much to offer in terms of loan options. Most online lenders serve clients nationally.

5. Should I review my credit report before applying?

Depending upon the auto loan lender, they may or may not check your credit. Still, if you are seeking out bad credit auto lenders that do not require a down payment, it is at least a good idea to run your own credit report and become familiar with it before you apply.

Ask yourself these 5 questions before you apply for a no down payment bad credit auto loan.

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18
May

Confirmed bird flu death in Nigeria

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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

A woman, one of three people who recently died of flu like symptoms, in Lagos, Nigeria, has tested positive for the H5N1 strain of Avian influenza.

It is the first bird flu in Nigeria since the strain arrived in Nigeria a year ago. H5N1 was confirmed in blood samples tested in Rome and London from the three recent deaths.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations stated that while the threat from avian flu has decreased from last year, there still remains flare-ups around the world, urging countries to “remain vigilant and fully cooperate with international organizations”.

Bird flu is spread by wild birds for whom the virus is a stomach disease and, generally, not fatal.

Although the disease has killed 164 people, it has only been out of 269 cases, this gives the disease around a 60% fatality rate compared to the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ pandemic which had a mortality rate of around 5%.

The outer coat of the virus particle is characterised by two types of glyco-proteins, neurominidase and haemagglutinin, both of which interact with sialic acid.

Haemagglutinin has sixteen forms, H1 to H16, and binds to sialic acid on the target cell, facilitating the entry of the virus.

Neurominidase is found in nine forms, N1 to N9, this protein allows the progeny viri to escape the infected cell by cleaving sialic acid.

The two main drugs against bird flu currently on the market, Tamiflu® and Relenza®, both target the sialic acid binding pocket of neurominidase. Neither of these drugs will cure the disease, but will stop its spread through the body. As such they have to be administered within 48 hours of symptoms appearing. In all 9 sub types of neurominidase, the structure of the target area for the drugs is the same. There is also a flu vaccine but the current flu vaccine does not protect against H5N1.

Human to human transmission is very rare, at the moment bird flu can only be caught from prolonged exposure to infected birds, specifically their droppings from which the bird flu virus has been crystallized and parts of the structure solved.

Unlike diseases such as smallpox and measles, for which their are effectively protecting vaccines, the flu virus constantly mutates. Each year the virus is slightly different from the last, this is the genetic drift of the virus – small point mutations on the surface, causing an evasion of our immune system. Many of the problems arise when there is a major shift of the surface proteins, for instance when a different subtype appears, such as H5.

There are three strains of human influenza circulating around the globe; H1N1 first isolated in 1933, H2N2 first isolated in 1957 and H3N2 first isolated in 1968. Other than humans; pigs, seals and horses have various strains of influenza, however only wild birds have all the known subtypes of haemagglutinin and neurominidase. Of the 144 combinations of N(1-9) and H(1-16) we have had three.

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17
May

Tornadoes cause millions in damages in Waco, Texas

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Saturday, May 6, 2006

Early Saturday morning winds up to 90 miles per hour struck Waco, Texas and central McLennan County, United States, causing widespread damage and leaving many households without electricity.

No deaths or serious injuries have been reported; however, there is a tremendous amount of damage in 15 areas of the city, leading Mayor Virgina DuPuy to declare the city a disaster area.

The hardest hit area was Franklin Avenue, where the Coca-Cola bottling plant’s roof was peeled open as if by a giant can-opener. There were Sprite bottles spread out onto the street. The nearby Furniture Row shopping center was also hit hard. Some furniture was found as far as three-quarters of a mile away. Other hard-hit areas were Robinson, Hewitt, Woodway, and Speegleville. Densely populated Inner Waco was spared of any catastrophic damage, though hundreds, and possibly thousands, of trees have fallen, and roofs destroyed.

The main concern is restoring power to over 23,000 households and businesses. Many gas stations and grocery stores in the disaster areas were closed until power is restored. Those that remained open have had to throw out all perishable items. Also of concern is getting electricity to those with medical needs. The city has provided help to those without power at the Dewey Recreation Center.

The storm is the hardest to hit the area since the tornado that struck on May 11, 1953, which tore through downtown and killed 114 people.

Waco has seen more than its share of tornadoes recently. Only a week ago, an F1 tornado damaged many houses along Orchid and Kendall Lanes. No people were injured, though two horses were killed when their stable collapsed.

The National Weather Service confirmed this morning’s winds were a F2 tornado, where wind speeds may have reached 115 miles per hour in some locations.

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14
May

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

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Monday, September 24, 2007

Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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14
May

Change Your Diet To Change Your Cholesterol Levels

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Submitted by: Angelo Johnson

Cholesterol is a soft way substance found in all parts of the human body. Some of the cholesterol is produced by the body and some of it comes from the food you eat. The body does need some cholesterol to function properly. Too much cholesterol can cause arteries to clog and can lead to heart disease. Maintaining a diet that is designed to reduce cholesterol levels can reduce risks of heart disease and lower cholesterol. Increasing physical activity and losing weight will help lower your cholesterol too.

Cholesterol can be found in eggs, dairy products, meat, and poultry. Egg yolks and organ meats like kidneys, liver, and sweetbreads are very high in cholesterol. Some shellfish are high in cholesterol but fish contains less cholesterol than that of other meats. Fat content of foods is not always the way to go to measure cholesterol in foods. Some times foods can be very low in fat and have high cholesterol content like liver. Foods of plant origin have no cholesterol like veggies and fruits.

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To lower your high cholesterol levels you can limit your intake of fats to 25 to 35 % of the total day s calories. Eating less than 200 mg s of dietary cholesterol per day and getting more fiber in your diet can help to lower your cholesterol levels as well. It is still very important to get enough calories in your diet to support health.

A low cholesterol diet does not have to be hard to follow. There is such a huge variety of foods and ways to cook them that it would be hard to get bored. There are even many food companies that offer low fat and low cholesterol for people who don t have time to put together large meals.

When shopping for food with your new diet in mind keep the following things in mind as well. Fruits and vegetables have no cholesterol in them. Lower the intake of saturated fats in your diet because these foods can raise your cholesterol levels. Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain a form of saturated fat called Trans fats. They raise blood cholesterol levels the same way saturated fats do. Trans fats are found in foods like margarines, shortenings, and cooking oils.

Whole grains should be used instead of foods with white flour. Eating large amounts of carbohydrates can raise cholesterol levels, especially if you have diabetes. Buying low fat or skim milk dairy products instead of whole milk products can help you lose weight along with decrease cholesterol levels. Lean meats like turkey, chicken, or fish are better for you rather than eating red meats. Instead of using ground beef using ground turkey is a healthy substitute for hamburgers or spaghetti. Olive and canola oils are lower in saturated fats which can help lower cholesterol.

Another great thing to add to a low cholesterol diet is an herbal supplement. Cholesterol Control is a product that can assist the body s normal ability to balance cholesterol levels. Using this product with the diet and adding exercise to your daily routine can decrease bad levels of cholesterol. This product can be found at Alternative Health Supplements and is all natural and perfectly safe to use with no negative side affects.

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11
May

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

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Monday, September 24, 2007

Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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