News briefs: March 17, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012 We briefly recap some of the stories appearing on Wikinews this week from around the world. Wikinews Audio Briefs Dateline Saturday, March 17, 2012 Listen to this brief Problems? See our media guide.
Canada’s Etobicoke Centre (Ward 3) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Monday, October 30, 2006 On November 13, Torontoians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Etobicoke Centre (Ward 3). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Doug Holyday (incumbent), Peter Kudryk, Lillian Lança, and Ross Vaughan. For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.
Wikinews interviews Katie Hill, Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball medallist
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 London, England — Yesterday, following her team’s 62–37 win over Mexico in the quarterfinals, Wikinews interviewed Katie Hill of Australia’s women’s national wheelchair basketball team. ((Laura Hale)) Katie Hill, we know you’ve won a bronze medal before. What state are you from? Katie Hill: I’m from New South Wales. ((WN)) Do you play for a club? KH: Yeah! I play for the Sydney Uni Flames. ((WN)) You guys played Mexico in the lead up to this? KH: Yeah. We just had a tournament in the Netherlands, in Europe, and we got to play them there, which is good preparation. ((WN)) You guys dominated in a painful way, embarrassingly for Mexico. You guys did a full court press and half court press and really jammed them up. Was that intentional? KH: Of course! We had a strong game in our last game against the Netherlands, and obviously…
On the campaign trail in the USA, October 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016 The following is the sixth and final edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the Free & Equal Foundation holds a presidential debate with three little-known candidates; three additional candidates give their final pleas to voters; and past Wikinews interviewees provide their electoral predictions ahead of the November 8 election. Contents 1 Summary 2 Free & Equal Debate 3 Final pleas 4 Predictions 5 Related articles 6 Sources
Malware from mass SQL injections confirmed by security experts
Thursday, June 5, 2008 Nearly 20,000 websites have been attacked by unknown malicious computer users using a technique known as an SQL injection. The attackers have inserted code to install malware onto visitors’ computers. The code exploits a newly-discovered weakness in Adobe Flash Player, a very common web-browser plugin. The attacks prompted an investigation by the Taiwanese information security industry into the source of these attacks. An SQL injection is a common method employed by malicious users to attack and deface websites, arising from website mistakes in checking user input. Attackers take advantage of these weaknesses to inject information of their choosing into the website. For example, in June of 2007, Microsoft UK found its webpage changed to a picture of the Saudi Arabia flag, an attack which was carried out using an SQL injection. According to SecurityFocus, this most recent series of attacks stems from a vulnerability in versions…
Prescription Drug Addiction Which Method Of Drug Detox Is Best?
By Rod MacTaggart When looking for help for themselves or a loved one with a prescription drug problem, people are often unsure which detox program is best. Choosing the right program could mean the difference between success and failure in overcoming prescription drug addiction. Different types of drug detox programs are available and each one has its advantages and drawbacks. For most people drug detox is just the start of full rehabilitation. It is primarily a method of withdrawal, and does not address why the person became addicted in the first place – for that you need a successful drug rehab program. Nevertheless, withdrawal is the necessary first step to rehab and to get someone with a prescription drug addiction problem to even agree to quit, it is often necessary to find a drug detox program that can effectively handle prescription drug addiction detox, is safe, and is as comfortable…
US Senate committee investigates credit card practices
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 On Tuesday, the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs‘s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing titled “Credit Card Practices: Unfair Interest Rate Increases.” The hearing examined the circumstances under which credit card issuers may increase the interest rates of cardholders who are in compliance with the terms of their credit cards. It was a follow-up to a March 2007 hearing. Subcommittee Chairman Carl Levin said in his opening statement: “Today’s focus is on credit card issuers who hike the interest rates of cardholders who play by the rules — meaning those folks who pay on time, pay at least the minimum amount due, and wake up one day to find their interest rate has gone through the roof — again, not because they paid late or exceeded the credit limit, but because their credit card issuer decided they should be ‘repriced’.”…
Gunman kills official, two journalists in Imatra, Finland
Sunday, December 4, 2016 A gunman last night killed Tiina Wilen-Jappinen, Social Democratic town council leader, and two journalists in Imatra, Finland. The trio had just left a restaurant in the southeastern border town’s nightlife centre when they were shot. A 23-year-old suspect was immediately, peacefully arrested. Police believe the attack was random and not political or religious. The male suspect did not own the lawfully-registered hunting rifle used in the shooting. The shooting at around midnight killed all three female victims at the scene. The women were shot in their heads and torsos. Candles were left at the scene. Police have yet to confirm the journalists’ identities, but said one was in her 50s and the other in her 30s. South Karelia health and social care spokesperson Saara Raudasoja said “We decided to open a crisis centre after the shooting occurred right in the middle of the town centre…
Basic Immigration Laws In Philippines}
Basic Immigration laws in Philippines by kavi The Philippines are located east of Vietnam, between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. With its many islands, the nation offers 36,289 km of coastline. The terrain is mostly mountainous with extensive lowlands along the coast. Manila, the capital, is the political and cultural center of the Philippines. There are different types of visas to apply for, depending on the purpose of your stay. A non-immigrant visa is the one you need for working or studying in the Philippines. The nations heritage and its various cultural influences add to the Philippines appeal as an expat destination. After moving to the Philippines, you will quickly become aware of the diversity in the countrys culture and nature, complete with metropolitan areas and scenic landscapes. Visa Authorities: All foreign nationals who plan to move to the Philippines should apply for a visa at the…
Fifteen killed in apartment fire in Osaka, Japan
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 A seven story concrete apartment building in the Naniwanaka Naniwa Ward of Osaka, Japan was set ablaze, killing at least 15 people. The fire started early in the morning on October 1st in the Video DVD Cat sex shop on the first floor. At least eight people were rescued from the building, four of whom were seriously injured in the fire. Most of the injuries and deaths were caused by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. According to authorities, all of the fatalities were in private viewing rooms in a video shop that was located on the first floor of the building. The sex shop had 32 cubicles for watching videos, all of which were equipped with a bed, television, and video deck. Due to the beds, and a shower, shops like this are often used as cheap hotels. A customer, who fled to safety when…