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Fire kills six at Moscow State Institute of State and Corporate Management
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
A fire has broken out at the Moscow State Institute of State and Corporate Management, a five-story university, claiming at least six lives. More than two dozen are said to be injured.
The fire started around 13:00 (09:00 GMT). Some students and teachers were trapped and had to climb out onto trees, jump four or five stories onto nets held by firefighters, or climb down drainpipes to escape.
Helicopters were called in to evacuate the injured and engage in aerial firefighting activities.
Spokesman for the Emergency Situations Ministry, Viktor Beltsov, said that six died and 30 were treated for smoke inhalation, burns and other injuries. The International Herald Tribune says that seven were killed and 35 injured, although it also quotes its figures from Mr Beltsov.
2008 Leisure Taiwan launched in Taipei World Trade Center
Saturday, July 19, 2008
This year’s Leisure Taiwan trade show (a.k.a Taiwan Sport Recreation and Leisure Show) started yesterday, with 131 companies participating including sports media companies such as ESPN and VideoLand Television, businesses selling sports equipment and fitness clubs.
There were also a variety of sports being played in the arena built for the trade show. The events included a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, free style shooting, and bicycle test-riding. In addition, conferences discussed issues related to sports and physical education.
A major topic in the trade show was energy-efficiency and, as a result, bicycles and similar sports equipment were being heavily promoted.
Next Tuesday, companies from the electronics industry plan to promote their industry at “2008 Digital E-Park.” In previous years, organizations from the electronics industry have showcased their products at Leisure Taiwan instead of at the Digital E-Park, so this move has reduced the number of markets covered by Leisure Taiwan.
US automaker bailout deal fails to pass Senate
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.
Key Elements Of Quality Sign Design In Fort Worth, Tx

byAlma Abell
The design of the signs that you put up around your shop must be chosen very carefully. They must be designed to attract attention, and it’s very important that you choose them carefully. With so many different kinds of signs now available from local sign design companies, you have to be careful that you select something that’s attractive and looks good. If the signs around your shop are dull and boring, they are certainly not going to attract much attention. Here are some key elements of sign design that you should keep in mind.
Color Choices
One of the main things that you need to decide on is the color of the signs that you put up. You must have noticed that the most attractive signs contain a mixture of different colors, so it’s important that you choose carefully. You can work with a reputable company that specializes in designing and installing different kinds of signs, such as Legacy Signs of Texas, to find out more about the different kinds of color choices available to you.
Pictures and Styles
Another key element of sign design in Fort Worth, TX is the type of picture and the style that you choose for the signs. You have to make sure that you select the pictures accordingly, and come up with a unique and interesting design that will be posted on the signs. You can work with the designers to come up with a suitable picture for the logo and then place the text in strategic locations to attract maximum attention. These are just a few things that you should know about creating quality signs.
Venezuela opens granite processing facility in Bolívar
Monday, February 18, 2013
Venezuela’s government has opened a granite processing plant in the state of Bolívar, with the intention of providing about 25% of the granite required nationwide.
Ricardo Menéndez, vice president of the Productive Economic Area, said Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has yearned for the creation of this project to empower Venezuelan construction. Granito Bolívar is reportedly the most modern Venezuelan granite plant, not consuming community water or electricity, and is also the largest, with a daily capacity to supply enough material for use in construction of about 820 houses.
Menéndez said, “These granite blocks are the natural resources of our country, are the wealth we have as a country and often [some] simply decided to remove this richness from our country and take them to other countries” ((es))Spanish language: ?Esos bloques de granito son la riquezas naturales de nuestro país, son las riquezas que tenemos como patria y que muchas veces sencillamente esas riquezas decidieron sacarlas de nuestro territorio nacional y llevarlas a otros países.
According to Menéndez, with the help of a state plan, Venezuela intends to exploit its 40,000 million cubic meters or more of granite reserves, generating a set of factories. “[T]he central theme is that these plants, all these factories, are for the construction of socialism; that means using our potential, develop the value chain within the country and of course that yields benefits from the point of view of the production system’s organization…. [Granito] Bolívar is not only the vision that historically we had of exposing richness, but the industries, basic industries we have, that level of our workers in the basic industries and in addition the development of the potential we have in the state” ((es))Spanish language: ?el tema central es que estas plantas todas estas fábricas son para la construcción del socialismo, eso significa utilizar nuestras potencialidades, dessarrollar la cadena de valor dentro del país y por supuesto que eso genere beneficios desde el punto de vista de la organización del sistema productivo … Bolívar no solamente es la visión que históricamente se tuvo de exponer las riquezas, sino que son las empresas, las empresas básicas que tenemos, ese nivel de nuestros trabajadores de la empresas básicas y adicionalmente el desarrollo del potencial que tenemos en el estado.
For the construction of the plant, supplied by 23 quarries, the government of Bolívar provided about 30 million bolívares (US$4.7 million) and the national government €2.3 million (US$3 million). Bolívar reportedly has reserves of about 40,000 million tons of red, black, pink and white granite, sufficient for domestic demand for 200 years.
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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Glenn Crowe, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Glenn Crowe is running for the NDP in the Ontario provincial election, in the Bramalea-Gore-Malton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.
Crowe did not reply to various questions asked.
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.
The Importance Of Routine Visits To A Qualified And Experienced Gynecologist In Norman, Ok

byAlma Abell
Women often have many concerns related to health and beauty. Therefore, they should take their health seriously. It is very important for them to have regular visits to their gynecologist in Norman OK. Being aware of the many health issues and concerns that women face is crucial. There are several routine diagnostic tests, screenings, and procedures that women can take advantage of to remain healthy and fit. Staying up to date and being informed is essential in order to ensure that their lifestyle or genetics do not possibly put them at a higher risk for certain diseases and conditions. That is why routine wellness visits to a qualified gynecologist in Norman OK is so important. Some women may not realize how important it is to eat right, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. Many diseases and conditions may even be avoided by properly taking care of oneself.
Family planning is a very common reason for women to visit a women’s health center. Often, women may be using a birth control method that they feel is not an ideal fit for them. Perhaps it causes them to gain weight, develop acne, or some other undesirable side effect. There are many types of birth control, and it is important for women to find the one that works best for them. Each woman is different and where one method may work perfectly for one woman with no unfavorable reactions, in another woman there may be an entirely different experience. Visiting a qualified gynecologist can help them choose the right method to fit their lifestyle. Some women are concerned with their hormone levels and how it relates to their fertility. Perhaps, they may just be due for their regular routine gynecological tests. Whatever the reason is, women need to ensure that they find the right women’s care practice to fit their needs.
When looking for the right gynecologist or women’s center, women need to consider several elements to ensure the practice is right for them. Some of these are the services they provide, the insurance plans they accept, and reliability of the practice. Finding the right practice will ensure women that they can build trust in the gynecological services their center provides and feel confident about keeping their appointments for regular routine tests and check-ups there. To find out more information, please contact or visit Life’s Cycle Womens Care.
FDA approves therapeutic use of insulin inhalant
Saturday, January 28, 2006
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of an inhalable form of insulin for treating both forms of diabetes in adults. The product, manufactured by Pfizer Inc. is called Exubera and is a inhaled powder form of recombinant short-acting human insulin (rDNA).
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that, when released into the blood, controls the upper limits of glucose presence in the bloodstream. Diabetics cannot produce (enough) insulin on their own, and have to control their blood sugars by appropriate diet, exercise and medication. Untreated Diabetes can have a serious adverse effect on health, it can lead to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, retinal damage and diabetic shock, which can be fatal. Insulin has been used for the treatment of diabetes for many years now, but some patients find it difficult (and costly) to use as it has to be injected into the body, usually several times a day. Currently, about five million Americans take insulin injections. Also, the use of any form of insulin can cause blood sugar to drop below safe levels, a condition called hypoglycemia. As a result, the use of insulin must be accompanied by a careful and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.
The FDA has issued guidelines that the inhalable form should not be used by smokers, patients with asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema as tests have shown that its use can reduce the breathing capacity of the lungs. Other side effects associated with Exubera therapy seen in clinical trials included cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and dry mouth. The FDA has given its approval on the basis of safety studies of short-term use and studies of its effects over long-term use are underway.
Pfizer has said the product wouldn’t be widely available until June or July and that exact prices haven’t been set. A Pfizer spokesperson has said that the price will be “competitive” to injected insulin.