Search-and-rescue dog that found 9/11 survivor to be cloned
Thursday, July 3, 2008 A German shepherd who recovered the last survivor of the September 11, 2001 attacks is to be cloned. His owner, James Symington, a former police officer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada entered an essay writing contest about why his dog should be cloned. Trakr, the 15 year old German shepherd suffering from degenerative neurological disorder, was the subject of a contest-winning essay about why Trakr should be cloned that was written by Symington. Trakr and Symington received Humanitarian Service Awards from Jane Goodall for their heroics at Ground Zero. Symington is now an actor of film and television, sometimes credited as Peter James. BioArts International sponsored the essay-writing contest. Five more dogs are to be cloned by its Best Friends Again program. While Trakr will receive free replication, the other dogs will have to participate in an auction with a starting bid of US$100,000. BioArts is…
Finding The Right Technician For An Oil Change Tulsa
Click Here To Know More About: Organic Beauty Products byadmin A motor is the lifeblood of a vehicle. An internal combustion engine contains parts that work together for a car to run right. To reduce wear and tear on an engine, it’s necessary to use motor oil in a car. It’s advisable to get an Oil Change Tulsa approximately every three thousand miles. Use the following guidelines to find a suitable technician to do this job. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFr_lG5c3A[/youtube] Start the search for a specialist for oil changes by getting referrals from trustworthy people. Reliable sources can be friends, family, members and colleagues. Find out about the quality of labor and workmanship done on each person’s vehicle. A car owner can also ask a mechanic for recommendations. Although a mechanic can certainly change oil, some mechanics refer people to technicians who mainly perform oil changes. Many car facilities specialize in oil changes.…
Eurovision ’04 winner Ruslana discusses her paths as singer, spokesmodel, stateswoman and source of inspiration
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…
Preparing To Speak With Your Mortgage Broker
Click Here To Know More About: Finance Broker Emerald Submitted by: Tabitha Naylor Paperwork can be trying, at even the best of times. It can take a significant amount of time to fill out loan applications. You might even catch yourself wondering why a mortgage broker needs such a detailed amount of information. But, you need to remember that taking on the responsibility of a mortgage is one of the biggest expenditures you will ever have in your life. Because of this, you should take the time to ensure that your application is complete and accurate. Mistakes on your mortgage application or agreement could be costly. When applying for a loan, most lending institutions and agencies have a standard or uniform residential loan application. The information required is broken down into several sections. Type and Terms of Mortgage Under this category you will select what type of mortgage you are…
US FEMA aid site only supports Windows with Internet Explorer
Thursday, September 8, 2005 The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website (for requesting disaster aid) is only functional for applicants using the latest version of the Internet Explorer web browser on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Users with other web browsers, such as Netscape, Opera, Safari, Firefox, or operating systems other than Windows, are effectively screened out of the site, which gives them a message that they need to download Internet Explorer version 6 or call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 to register. Relief workers are setting up many computer kiosks for evacuees to use. These kiosks are built from donated computers, many of which are unable to run Windows and/or Internet Explorer. Most of these kiosks use LiveCD versions of Linux, leaving evacuees unable to fill out aid forms. A spokesperson for FEMA told MSNBC they were aware of the problem, and were trying to resolve the issue. They were,…
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin’s assets are frozen
Monday, June 11, 2007 Ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra had about US$1.5 billion in cash assets in Thailand seized today by the Assets Examination Committee. Calling Thaksin “unusually rich,” the committee said Thaksin had obtained the money through corrupt means. Thaksin’s spokesman and lawyer Noppadol Pattama issued a statement, saying Thaksin would “fight until the end.” “I will bring the case to both the criminal and civil courts. This is not fair. The aim is to prevent the ex-PM and his wife from running their own normal lives,” Noppadol said, adding that the move was politically motivated. Thaksin, a billionaire tycoon who headed the Shin Corp. telecommunications firm, was elected prime minister in 2001 as leader of the populist Thai Rak Thai party. Last year, the Shinawatra family sold their interest in Shin Corp. to Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, in a deal that prompted street protests in Bangkok, and was…
Asthma And Enlarged Tonsils
Click Here To Know More About: Rockhampton Sheds By Tom Alter There is a lot of controversy and debate regarding the point whether tonsils should be removed or not in a person suffering from asthma. Different doctors have different opinions in this matter. Some advocate tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) while others do not. It is therefore important to understand the role of tonsils in the human body so that adequate judgement can be made in this regard. Tonsils make the first line of defence in the human body. They are present on either side of the pharynx. Pharynx is the middle portion of the throat. Why tonsils make the first line of defence is because they try to trap any germs and foreign bodies that may enter the body through the mouth and the nose. After trapping them the tonsils also produce protective antibodies with the help of their lymphatic…
British schools to inform parents of overweight children
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Starting in September, British schools will inform parents of their child’s weight in an attempt to deal with the growing issue of obesity, according to an announcement by the Department of Health (DoH). Nearly 23% of children aged 4-5 are overweight or obese, with that figure growing to nearly 32% for children aged 10-11. Standard procedures in schools involve weighing and measuring children in schools to determine their body mass index (BMI). The information is passed on to the National Health Service (NHS) to determine the extent of obesity in the area. Parents will soon be sent a letter of their child’s weight, including advice on what to do if the child is overweight. However, government ministers have ruled that “offensive” language, such as “obese” or “fat” will not be allowed to be used in the letters, with words such as “overweight” being used instead. The…
Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Monday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as a Scientology executive in multiple high-ranking positions, working out of the international headquarters of Scientology known as “Gold Base”, located in Gilman Hot Springs near Hemet, California. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Author_Amy_Scobee_recounts_abuse_as_Scientology_executive&oldid=4579695”
Staging Tips To Get More Money For Your Home}
Click Here To Know More About: Brisbane Tender Writer Services Submitted by: Kavin Miller If you have decided to transition your property into a furnished rental, or you are converting a property listed for sale into a rental due to a low amount of market interest, you have many things to consider. However, ask any property sales or rental experts what they recommend to be sure you get the right clientele and ongoing rentals, and you hear one word: staging. The Value of a Staged Rental Staging is done to prepare the property in a way that makes it the most appealing to your intended audience. Thus, a staged rental (for those who are relying on CHBO or Corporate Housing By Owner to help them get a lot of attention for a furnished rental) has to be one that looks and offers a lot to corporate renters. Knowing just what…