Thursday, June 30, 2005
Seoul —
The OhmyNews International Citizen Reporters’ Forum (see previous report) concluded on Saturday with several speeches and a visit to sponsoring companies in South Korea’s technology sector. Some invited “citizen reporters” from around the world extended their stay by several days to tour the country. Since the conclusion of the conference, presentations and transcripts have been published on the OhmyNews web site. [1]
byAlma Abell
Many people today are becoming concerned with how white their teeth look. Because of this, they often may turn to over the counter teeth whitening kits to help them in removing stains and other discolorations on their teeth. While some of these kits can produce some results, in many cases it may not be enough. In order to obtain white teeth, a person may find it better to see a dentist for Teeth Whitening Hampton.
Most dentists can offer patients a much higher degree of whitening than they can obtain from a kit. This is because a dentist will be able to use professional whitening products that are much stronger and more concentrated. This can enable the teeth to become much whiter and in a shorter period of time as well.
Often, a patient may be worried that they do not have the time to visit their dentist for a series of treatments for Teeth Whitening Hampton. While it is generally better to have the dentist perform the actual whitening for the patient, for those people who find it too difficult for these types of treatments, many dentist provide professional at home whitening kits for their patients. These kits are created using the same types of products that the dentist uses in the office, which will enable the patient to have the same level of whitening even though they handle the application themselves.
When a patient uses an at home kit, they will first need to be fitted for a dental tray to use in the application of the product. This is important, as having a tray that conforms to one’s teeth can help in making sure that the product is applied properly to the teeth and in a uniform manner. The patient will also receive instructions from the dentist on how to use the product, when and how often as well. Most dentists will then arrange for a follow up visit so they can check the patient’s progress.
Generally, a patient will need to fill the tray with the whitening product and apply it to their teeth every night for a week or two. The application is generally done every night, and it often can take three to four hours before the application is finished. While this can take a bit of time, it can be a good option for many people. For more information, please Click here.
Friday, August 5, 2005
I-Holding ehf, a Icelandic investment company owned by Baugur Group, Straumur investment bank, B2B Holdings and Birgis Bieltvedts, has bought 80% in Illum warehouse in Denmark from Merrill Lynch International Global Principal Investment. The same group recently bought Wessel & Vett A/S and Magasin du Nord, so it already owned 20% in Illum.
Illum will be run separately from Magasin du Nord.
Illum reported a profit and 11% gain in sales the first three months of 2005.
Skarphéðni Berg Steinarssyni from Nordic Investment at Baugur Group said the Danish retail market is increasing and they believe in Illum because it’s a well known brand in Denmark.
Icelanders invest in Denmark and UK
Icelandic companies have been investing heavily in Denmark for the last few years. Recently the Fons Investment ehf. bought the Danish airlines Sterling Air and Mearsk Air. Eimskip, a shipping company in Iceland, recently bought the shipping division of Mearsk. I-Holdings have been investing heavily in the Denish retailer market.
Baugur Group, as well as FL Group, have been investing in the UK market. FL Group has bought 11% in easyJet.com and has shown an interest in buying more. Baugur Group has been investing in the retailer market and has bought among other things Iceland supermarket chain as well as Hamleys, a well known toy store.
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Indians have been introduced to English language from very early on thanks to the long colonial history of India. Equipped with the knowledge of the global language, a larger number of Indians is taking up English teaching jobs in India as well as abroad.
In order to take up English teaching jobs in India or abroad, one must be fluent in English, possess a sound educational background and most definitely complete a certified English teacher training course. These teacher training courses are widely available and take up only about six months. These courses are scientifically developed and are in tandem with the latest developments in the methodology and technique of teaching.
With the introduction of online teacher training courses, the avenue for many Indians have branched out. It has become extremely easy for many to sign up for these courses and set out to explore the world. The online teacher training courses can be easily done from the comfort of home while avoiding the cost and trouble associated with travelling. The virtual presence of teachers over the internet renders seriousness and a classroom feel to the lessons and is extremely effective. Trainees are given support and assistance over talk and chat facilities. Hence, these online teacher training courses have the same value and credibility as their onsite counterparts.
Owing to the long colonial history, Indians have been conversant in English for a longer period of time as compared to people from other non-English speaking nations. Fluency in English makes it easier for Indians to get English teaching jobs abroad. With the advent of globalization and internet facilities, it is easy for Indians to apply and get these jobs. A lot of Indians are also changing their profession and taking up teaching so that they could take up teaching jobs abroad.
Among all the online teacher training courses, TEFL is the preferred choice for most Indians whether it is fresh graduates or professionals looking for a career change or simply people interested in working and travelling to exotic places all over the world. It is a ticket for Indians to go to distant places and explore the beauty of different lands. Moreover, teaching jobs abroad provide an opportunity for Indians to learn about different cultures, people, histories and traditions of different places.
A TEFL Certificate course is the minimum prerequisite for getting English teaching jobs abroad. This course is also designed for teaching young learners and thus, familiarizes aspirants with child psychology. It trains a teacher on the ways of overcoming language barriers enabling smooth communication and free-channelling of expressions in English language. The TEFL Certificate course focuses on the basics of English language such as English grammar, syntax, context setting and phonology. Language modelling and communicative ways are all a part of this course. In a TEFL Certificate course a teacher is trained on the technique of planning customized lessons for a particular group and on the ways of teaching English confidently to young learners of different regional, social and linguistic backgrounds.
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Friday, March 28, 2008
2008 Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle) & Taipei International Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO) not only did a best reunion with conjunctions of the launch of Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition and the concurrent cycling race of 2008 Tour de Taiwan but also provide opportunities and benefits for sporting goods, bicycle, and athlete sports industries to establish the basis of the sourcing center in Asia and notabilities on the international cycling race.
Although the Taipei cycle was split from the TaiSPO since 1988, but the trends of sporting good industry in Taiwan changed rapidly and multiply because of modern people’s lifestyles and habits. After the “TaiSPO Innovation Award” was established since 2005, the fitness and leisure industries became popular stars as several international buyers respected on lifestyle and health.
For example, some participants participated Taipei Cycle and TaiSPO with different product lines to do several marketing on bicycle and fitness equipments, this also echoed the “Three New Movements” proposed by Giant Co., Ltd. to make a simple bicycle with multiple applications and functions. As of those facts above, Wikinews Journalist Rico Shen interviewed Ideal Bike Corporation and Gary Silva, designer of “3G Steeper” to find out the possibilities on the optimizations between two elements, fitness and bicycle.
Submitted by: Clayton Dorais
ICF construction is a term that stands for insulated concrete form or insulated concrete forms. The concrete forms are an innovation of the construction industry to build a quality product faster and more economically. Basically, an insulated concrete form is a mold that comes ready to accept reinforced concrete. In ICF construction, the concrete forms come with insulation built right inside, and they look like hollow blocks in appearance. Using insulated concrete forms makes the process of putting up new building projects more efficient and quite a bit easier for the people who are doing the work. The insulated concrete form methods also offers several benefits over more traditional ways to insulate and build a home.
The fact that the insulated concrete forms are hollow and contain insulation, are probably the two most important features of the product. These features allow for ICF construction to take place, and for the concrete forms to do their jobs. When a load of concrete form is delivered to a construction site, the blocks are typically stacked on top of one another as they are taken off the truck. The concrete forms are then filled up with concrete and reinforcing bar. When the insulated concrete forms are in place and ready to go, you will have walls that are fully insulated, strong, and with a proper vapor barrier.
The way that ICF construction is able to save time and money is that using concrete forms enables the contractor to finish several steps in just one. Anytime you can eliminate time-consuming steps from a process and still maintain quality, everyone benefits. The walls of the house or building can go up faster, but the quality of the project doesn t have to be sacrificed. After insulated concrete forms have been filled and the walls are in place, the only thing left to do is finish the interior and exterior walls. On of the by-products of the ICF construction features is financial savings. Labor costs may be reduced due to faster construction, and tenants can move into their homes and businesses sooner.
Some of the other benefits of using insulated concrete form construction include draft control. Wind isn t able to penetrate the concrete forms and vapor barrier, meaning you can enjoy your indoor time without any interference from the outdoors. You ll also realize lower heating and cooling costs, as the temperature on the inside will stay on the inside. If you are an allergy sufferer, technologies like insulated concrete forms are invaluable when things get rough. The concrete form method of building walls also provides superior strength to more traditional methods. The walls are designed to last longer, and will withstand more severe weather.
Using insulated concrete forms won t solve every construction-related problem, but they will make life easier for the contractor and the occupants of the building. ICF construction can make for a peaceful and comfortable existence, and everything you d want or expect for the walls of your house.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Bruce, Canberra — This past week, an overstocked Australian Opals, the women’s national basketball team, prepared for the 2012 Olympic Games in London with a weeklong training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to be used to help narrow the nineteen member Opals squad down to the twelve that go to the Games, and provide players who rarely play together an extended period of time to play together in order to improve on court dynamics.
Camp started on Sunday, with players arriving from hometowns around Australia including Cairns, MacKay, Gladstone, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
Cayla Francis, Jenna O’Hea and Marianna Tolo at a practice on Wednesday.Image: Bidgee.
Kristen Veal at a practice on Wednesday.Image: Bidgee.
A strength and conditioning session on TuesdayImage: Bidgee.
A strength and conditioning session on TuesdayImage: LauraHale.
Lauren Jackson on Monday Image: Bidgee.
Marianna Tolo on Monday Image: Bidgee.
Carrie Graf on Monday Image: Bidgee.
Part 1 of a press conference at AIS with Carrie Graf, Lauren Jackson and Jenna O’Hea speakingVideo: Bidgee.
Part 2 of a press conference at AIS with Carrie Graf, Lauren Jackson and Jenna O’Hea speakingVideo: Bidgee.
Part 3 of a press conference at AIS with Carrie Graf, Lauren Jackson and Jenna O’Hea speakingVideo: Bidgee.
Part 4 of a press conference at AIS with Carrie Graf, Lauren Jackson and Jenna O’Hea speakingVideo: Bidgee.
The defending champions, the United States women’s national basketball team, are perceived as the Australian Opals’ main competitors. In the last three Olympic Games the Opals got silver medals. In each of these cases the United States got first place. Coach Carrie Graf said “thinking about the US too soon in inappropriate”, “Our focus is first and foremost, game by game winning our pool”. Amongst the Australian Opals’ competitors in the pool are Brazil, Russia, and Great Britain. Carrie Graf said Great Britain “will put up a fight on home turf” but there is a “world class [AIS] facility” and “world class medical support staff” supporting the team.
Australian Opal player Penny Taylor recently suffered injury from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, meaning she cannot play Olympics this year. In regards to the situation player Lauren Jackson, who is going into her fourth Olympics, said “you would never wish that upon anybody.” She says as a team they have to “move on, move through that” and “come together” to pick up their offence and defense. Despite the loss of one of their key players she says “we definitely have the talent there” and the team is all “on the same page.” She feels “pretty confident” and speaks of “very exciting” times ahead. Jenna O’Hea is going into her first Olympics with the team. She is still “pinching” herself and says she is taking it “day by day”.
A typical day at the camp might start with a 7.00am – 8.30am breakfast at the AIS Dining hall, before one and a half or two hours of court, gym, or swimming training. The middle of each day might consist of media meetings, medical checks, team meetings, and time to practise shooting. Around 12.00pm, the players meet to eat lunch and recover from the morning. The afternoon typically consists of more training, and some scrimmage games. Players usually finish around 7.00pm for dinner, and perhaps a massage.
The nineteen players in attendance this week at training camp were Suzy Batkovic, Abby Bishop, Elizabeth Cambage, Rohanee Cox, Cayla Francis, Kristi Harrower, Laura Hodges, Natalie Hurst, Lauren Jackson, Rachel Jarry, Kathleen MacLeod, Jenna O’Hea, Samantha Richards, Jennifer Screen, Belinda Snell, Marianna Tolo, Kristen Veal, Carly Wilson, and Hanna Zavecz. Basketball Australia has named fifteen players that are to attend the second phase of the camp: Suzy Batkovic, Abby Bishop, Elizabeth Cambage, Kristi Harrower, Laura Hodges, Lauren Jackson, Rachel Jarry, Kathleen MacLeod, Jenna O’Hea, Erin Phillips, Samantha Richards, Jennifer Screen, Belinda Snell, Marianna Tolo, and Hanna Zavecz.
Thursday, February 2, 2006
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In response to recent accusations that United States government employees have engaged in Wikipedia vandalism and other forms of perceived negative editing of articles, Wikipedia editors have set up a webpage listing all Wikipedia edits made through IP addresses that are allocated to the United States House of Representatives and other United States government agencies. The House IP address was briefly banned from editing Wikipedia articles in the wake of the initial controversy, but the ban was lifted on January 30 after Wikipedia administrators decided that there have been a number of valuable contributions made through the House and Senate IP addresses in addition to the controversial edits.
On January 31 and February 1, however, the U.S. House of Representatives’ common IP address, 143.231.249.141, were banned again for three hours due to vandalism. Because the IP address is shared by House staff members, it is uncertain whether or not the same person(s) responsible for the previous vandalism are also responsible for the latest.
Examples of contributions submitted through the House IP address included removing, “In 2005, he has come under scrutiny for accepting campaign contributions from embattled former house leader Tom Delay,” from the article on Thad McCotter, removing election statistics from the article on Dan Lungren, and, in the article on Marilyn Musgrave, changing the paragraph
to
After the block from Wikipedia expired, the House of Representatives user continued to edit the article on Chris Shays. Chris Shays had co-sponsored a bill with Marty Meehan, whose staffers had previously been found to have been negatively editing Wikipedia entries, The American Civil Liberties Union said of the bill “key elements of Shays-Meehan violate the First Amendment right to free speech because the legislation contains provisions that would violate the constitutionally-protected right of the people to express their opinions about issues through broadcast advertising if they mention the name of a candidate.” All mentions of the bill were removed from the article. Also removed was a paragraph about Chris Shays raising $70,000 with House Speaker Dennis Hastert at a country club event.
Again, the IP address was blocked for an eight-hour period.
Wikipedia edits in Congress are not coming from the House of Representatives alone. An edit from the Senate in July removed references to a plagiarism scandal with Senator Joe Biden, who has informally said he may seek a Democratic nomination for president in 2008. As of February 4, 2006, the edit has not fixed by Wikipedia users.
IP addresses from the CIA, the Department of Justice, the Marines, and the Navy are listed on the site as having made several cases of vandalism. Some examples of vandalism from the Department of Justice IP ranges involve articles on TV and radio shows, a baseball player, or just complaining about their work. In addition to accusations of vandalism, there have also been accusations of government employees introducing perceived bias, political spinning, or misinformation into Wikipedia articles by adding or removing information.
These cases include articles on an Irish politician, and in the George W. Bush article, introducing accusations of Hugo Chavez being a dictator, and removing information covering the George W. Bush substance abuse controversy. In addition, a person using a Department of Justice IP address edited a page covering indicted former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay. The editor removed two paragraphs stating a judge ruled that Tom DeLay had broken state law by not disclosing over $600,000 of fundraising money, a quote from Tom DeLay in which he stated that it drives the Democrats crazy wondering why the Republican Party institutes pro-Israeli policy, and a subsection on controversies involving DeLay’s relatives. Edits to George W. Bush’s article were done within the span of an hour. Edits to Tom DeLay’s article were made within an hour as well, although followed by a shorter, minor second session of editing later that day.
An editor using a CIA IP address is accused of vandalizing an article on the current president of Iran. Editors using Marine and Navy IP addresses based in Pensacola, Florida are accused of vandalizing an article on a rock song and on former U.S. president Bill Clinton, and accused of adding racist comments to articles on an actor and Martin Luther King, Jr., and adding comments that are perceived to criticize the men and women in the Navy reserves.
The IP addresses of the Department of Justice, the CIA, and the Navy and Marines stationed in Pensacola, Florida were found using the American Registry for Internet Numbers at the official website. Neither the government nor the Wikimedia Foundation have released an official statement.
The U.S. House of Representatives’ IP address is not the first governmental address to have been blocked after accusations of disrupting Wikipedia. The IP address belonging to a subdivision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in Alberta, Canada was blocked for three months since late 2005. An IP address belonging to the German Bundestag has been repeatedly blocked from the German Wikipedia after accusations of vandalism, including sexually explicit comments.