Man remanded in custody after allegedly spraying urine on goods in Gloucestershire, UK

Monday, May 19, 2008

Sahnoun Daifallah, of White City, Gloucester, was today remanded in custody by Cheltenham magistrates after being arrested for spraying a “foul-smelling, brown substance” from a sports bottle. The liquid is thought to have contaminated food, books, wine bottles, and other items across several stores in Gloucestershire.

Mr Daifallah, the court was today told, committed the offences over multiple days. The attack on a Tesco supermarket, where frozen chips and wine bottles were contaminated with what Tesco claims to be a “mix of human urine, faeces, and domestic products” happened on Friday. He is also accused of a similar offence in a Morrisons supermarket 4 miles away on the same day. Two days previously, Mr Daifallah is accused of spraying the substance inside a pub near Cheltenham, contaminating food, and contaminating over 700 books in a Waterstone’s bookstore in nearby Cirencester.

Mr Daifallah today confirmed that he was at the locations stated, however he indicated he will be pleading not guilty to the charges. He has been remanded in custody until May 28th, when he will appear before Stroud magistrates via videolink to be committed to Gloucester Crown Court – a decision made by magistrates after the estimated damage by the defendant was given at over £10,000, plus cleaning and replacement expenses.

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Getting Rid Of Stink Bugs

By Gregory Pettis

If you are having a problem getting rid of stink bugs, you are not alone. If you live in anywhere in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and now Lancaster PA, you will need to know how to kill stink bugs. It has become a way of life.

Stink bugs have been introduced to eastern United States about ten years ago. Regrettably, they have come here from Asia. If you ever wondered why you are not able to take fruit on the international flights, now you know. Too bad it was just a matter of time for stink bugs to come.

The good news is that you can get rid of stink bugs! I do not mean that you can eliminate them from your neighborhood, but you can stop them and keep them “dying at the door”, so to say. Now the national pest control companies are saying that there is nothing that you can do about getting rid of stink bugs, and that simply just is not true. There are many local pest control companies that have mastered the art of killing the stinkers before they enter your home, which leads into our study of how to get rid of stink bugs.

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The key to killing the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, is to treat the outside of your home with a general spray insecticide that is micro-encapsulated. This means that the “bug spray” has a protective bubble around the active ingredient so it is protected against sunlight and moisture. Most micro-cap insecticides last about 2-3 months, which is longer than anything you may purchase at the hardware store.

When treating for stink bugs with a micro-encapsulated product, it is important to treat all areas on the outside of your home that allow heat to escape. This could be wall or window mounted air conditioners, vents, eaves, attic vents, roof vents, and cracks in walls. On the inside you may want to treat around windows, around the fireplace, and other entry points. Make sure to always follow the label, local and state regulations.

Something that local pest control companies are learning, is that stink bugs have an ability to find heat sources, unlike other bugs. As an example, boxelder beetles will sunbath on the south side of the home and then enter in the fall. Stink bugs, however will not just stick to the south side. They will go anywhere that has heat on the home. That could include going down the chimney! It sounds bizarre, but I see it all the time. As I mentioned before, wall mounted air conditioners will leak heat, the the stink bugs will “huddle” around the compressor unit. And the problem with the roof vents, is that it is a highway right in the attic. Stink bugs love the attic because it gets super hot during the day. In fact, they are not supposed to emerge until June, but if stink bugs were “over-wintering” in your attic, they may even become active in March!

Getting rid of stink bugs is possible, but not easy. The key is prevention. So do not become discouraged, just make sure to treat every three months around the outside of your home, especially in the fall.

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Fred Thompson’s ‘exploration’ causes confusion on USA election rules

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

The day after Fred Thompson’s “exploratory committee” announced that it raised just over US$3 million dollars, the type of fundraising is causing “confusion” over Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules for the “exploratory” status.

CQ Politics reports, “Friends of Fred Thompson” also is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a “527” political organization, so named because it is regulated under Section 527 of the tax code.” Once Thompson decides to become a candidate, he must then meet FEC disclosure requirements. CQ Politics noted, “two issues — whether Thompson has raised more money than could be expected to be used for exploratory activities, and whether his months of ‘testing the waters’ have been a ‘protracted period of time’ as outlined by federal law as qualifying someone as a candidate — Thompson could have trouble.” According to Paul Ryan, FEC program director for the Campaign Legal Center, “Reasonable minds could disagree.”

The Washington Post noted, “Campaign finance experts said yesterday that if Thompson were to wait until Sept. 6 to launch a campaign, he would be legally permitted to delay filing a finance report with the Federal Election Commission until Jan. 31.” Nonetheless, “Thompson campaign officials stressed his commitment to disclosure.”

In addition to the personnel changes previously reported, today a top fundraising consultant, Kim Kaegi, resigned from the Thompson campaign. According to the AP, “Kaegi called it a ‘stretch’ to speculate that her departure was related to lower-than-expected totals.”

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Mumbai Police investigations indicate Pakistani role in 11/7 serial blasts

Sunday, October 1, 2006

Mumbai Police Commissioner A N Roy confirmed today that investigations had revealed the involvement of the militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba and the (banned) Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in the 11 July 2006 bombing of the city’s commuter rail network. He also stated that the attacks had been masterminded by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and carried out by Pakistani and Indian nationals.

Fifteen people, twelve of whom were directly involved in the execution of the bombings are in custody, eleven of them are Pakistani citizens.

The conspiracy to carry out the attacks, which killed 190 people, was hatched in the vicinity of Mumbai, by militants who were trained in Bahwalpur, Pakistan. The Pakistani bombers entered India in batches, some through the porous Indo-Nepal border, others via Bangladesh and some through Gujarat. They then reached Mumbai around May 25, and were sheltered in Malad and Bandra by Faizal Sheikh. Kamaluddin Ansari and Ehtasham Siddiqui, (General Secretary of SIMI, Maharashtra) were also involved in the conspiracy.

The RDX explosive used in the blasts was brought from Pakistan by a man called Ehsanullah, while the ammonium nitrate was procured locally. The explosives were assembled in Chembur by Mumbai resident Mohammad Ali, between 8 and 10 July. On the day of the attacks, the bombs (each containing 2 – 2.5 kg of RDX and 3.5 – 4 kg of ammonium nitrate) were concealed in eight pressure cookers and transported to the railway stations in taxis.

From there two member teams of bombers placed the explosives on the trains and detonated them using quartz timers. One of the militants, Saleem, a native of Lahore, could not (as was the plan) get off the train before the explosives went off, as a result of which he perished in the blast between Khar and Bandra. Of the seven Indian suspects, four (Faizal Sheikh, Kamaluddin Ansari, Ehtashan Siddiqui and Naved) have been apprehended, while a search is on for the other three.

Mr. Roy described the bombings as a “professional, precise and well-planned”. The first clue his department got was a phone call made from Navi Mumbai to a place on the Indo-Nepal border. Based on this information Kamaluddin Ansari was arrested in from Madhubani, Bihar. Narco-analysis of the other suspects revealed that they were trained in Pakistan and also helped tie up other loose ends in the case. Faizal Sheikh also revealed that he had received Rs. 60,00,000 from Pakistan in the last few years. Police also recovered 26,000 Riyals, given to him by Rizwan Devra, an ISI operative living in Dubai, from Faizal’s house.

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information, Tariq Azim, denied the role of the ISI in the bombings, saying that his country “rejected” the accusation, and that India should provide Pakistan with “any information if they have it”. “Such allegations only give benefit to the real culprits, who escape arrest,” he said.

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Three Roles Of A Family Lawyer In Albuquerque, Nm

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Divorce can be a complicated, distressing, and unsettling time for all the parties involved. It may affect one’s finances, life arrangements, parenting, and household chores, among other things. The counsel of an experienced Family Lawyer Albuquerque NM is essential to ensure the entire process goes as smoothly as possible. A family lawyer from the law offices of The Carter & Valle Law Firm in Albuquerque NM, has handled many similar cases before successfully. They know the rules and regulations involved when filing a divorce. They will ensure that all the required divorce papers are filled properly so that the judge can sign off on them. The following are some of the primary roles of a Family Lawyer Albuquerque NM.

Handling Complex Issues of the Divorce

Even if a divorce is amicable or simple, there are considerations and decisions that need to be made before a fair result is achieved. Some complex issues that can complicate a divorce case include division of marital property, determining child custody, support and visitation, the division of debts and liabilities, high-asset divorce cases, and spousal support. A family lawyer can help you, and your spouse handle these complex issues to make the divorce faster and cost-effective.

Preparation of Divorce Papers

Obtaining a divorce means filling out many forms, which can be complex and confusing. An experienced family law lawyer can help the divorcing party to prepare the necessary divorce papers and make sure that these documents are forwarded to the right judicial representatives. The lawyer will ensure all paperwork is completed correctly to prevent the divorce from being rejected.

Acting as an Arbitrator

A family lawyer can be an arbitrator in case of a communication breakdown between the parties involved. The attorney will utilize proper negotiation skills to make sure that all the conflicting issues are settled amicably. If the negotiation fails, then litigation can be used if both parties are unable to reach an agreeable decision. Click here to know more.

These are just some of the critical roles played by a Family Lawyer Albuquerque NM. To enjoy the benefits of hiring a family lawyer, make sure you hire the right one. For more information about the benefits of hiring a family lawyer and how to contact one, go to the website.

Looted, possibly contaminated body parts transplanted into USA, Canadian patients

Monday, March 20, 2006

Fears of contaminated bone and skin grafts are being felt by unsuspecting patients following the revelation that funeral homes may have been looting corpses.

Janet Evans of Marion Ohio was told by her surgeon, “The bone grafts you got might have been contaminated”. She reacted with shock, “I was flabbergasted because I didn’t even know what he was talking about. I didn’t know I got a bone graft until I got this call. I just thought they put in screws and rods.”

The body of Alistair Cooke, the former host of “Masterpiece Theatre,” was supposedly looted along with more than 1,000 others, according to two law enforcement officials close to the case. The tissue taken was typically skin, bone and tendon, which was then sold for use in procedures such as dental implants and hip replacements. According to authorities, millions of dollars were made by selling the body parts to companies for use in operations done at hospitals and clinics in the United States and Canada.

A New Jersey company, Biomedical Tissue Services, has reportedly been taking body parts from funeral homes across Brooklyn, New York. According to ABC News, they set up rooms like a “surgical suite.” After they took the bones, they replaced them with PVC pipe. This was purportedly done by stealth, without approval of the deceased person or the next of kin. 1,077 bodies were involved, say prosecuters.

Investagators say a former dentist, Michael Mastromarino, is behind the operation. Biomedical was considered one of the “hottest procurement companies in the country,” raking in close to $5 million. Eventually, people became worried: “Can the donors be trusted?” A tissue processing company called LifeCell answered no, and issued a recall on all their tissue.

Cooke’s daughter, Susan Cooke Kittredge, said, “To know his bones were sold was one thing, but to see him standing truncated before me is another entirely.” Now thousands of people around the country are receiving letters warning that they should be tested for infectious diseases like HIV or hepatitis. On February 23, the Brooklyn District Attorney indicted Mastromarino and three others. They are charged with 122 felony counts, including forgery and bodysnatching.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Cecile Willert, Ajax—Pickering

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Cecile Willert is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Ajax—Pickering 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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The Bible: God’s Voice For You Today

By Bobi Raymond

What is the world’s bestseller for several thousands of years, read aloud more than any other book, translated into many language more than any other book, and moved more people into a divine destiny more than any other book? The answer is simple: the Bible. But, have you ever paused to wonder what makes this collection of literature so amazing?

So what’s so different about this book that it’s caused so much sustained interest over the years?

To start, the Bible is not one book; instead the Bible is more like a library with a set of 66 books. The two main sections that organize this book are simply called “The Old Testament” and “The New Testament”. Inside The Old Testament are 39 books and inside The New Testament are 27. Over a span of 1500 years, more than 40 authors from different cultures contributed writings to this “library”. The last contribution, The Gospel of John, was completed more than 1900 years ago.

The Bible contains a wide variety of types of literature – narrative history, poetry, philosophy, prophecy, letters, and the Apocalypse. The Old Testament focuses on the history of the Nation of Israel, and God’s dealings with them, while the New Testament tells of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the development of the early Christian church.

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Another reason that many people are drawn to the Bible is its expression of God’s revelations for everyone in mankind and words about hope and life to a declining humanity.

“In the beginning, God created… ” are the opening words, introducing us to an almighty being who just speaks, and awesome things happen. Mirroring this introduction, the Gospel writer, John, in the last Bible book to be written, starts “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God…” emphasizing that God is a person for whom communication and relationships are right at the core of his being.

The Bible contains two unique features not found in other books:

(1) Jesus Christ is presented as the resurrected Savior and alive today and

(2) Prophecies in the Bible about our world end with an optimistic outcome rather than negative messages provided by contemporary predictions.

For many people, the problem with actually reading the Bible is its shear volume! For others it may be complexity, or boredom – all these genealogies, and lists of ancient rules and regulations. However, there are different ways to approach reading the Bible, depending on your aims. You can just read the narrative sections – for example, Genesis, Exodus, Judges, in the Old Testament, and the Gospels in the New.

Approaching the Bible by topic or theme is another way to work your way through this intricate reading material. Some software programs can help you sort through the text to find themes that you find most interesting. Some common themes are the nature of God, mankind’s rebellion, forgiveness, sacrifice, grace and worship.

The greatest amazement about the Bible is without a doubt the word of God to humankind. The fact that he has spoken to us and wants us to hear what he has to say is a compelling enough reason to get to know him better by reading, listening to, and acting upon what he has generously said to us!

Without a doubt, the Bible speaks large volumes about God’s Word for mankind. The mere fact that God has spoken to us and wants us to hear his Word is enough reason to believe in the power of the Bible and to want to get to know God better by reading, listening and acting upon what God has given us in these writings.

About the Author: Copyright 2006 Bobi Raymond. All rights reserved. Bobi Raymond built Ray Bible, to help quickly find Bible resources. For more information, visit his article archive at:

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Moldovan government proposes awareness-raising strategy on EU integration

Monday, December 31, 2007

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This week the government of Moldova approved an awareness-raising strategy on Moldova’s integration into the European Union.

The strategy was proposed to the Government by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration; the Ministry has argued that Moldova’s citizens must be educated about the impact of the forthcoming European integration.

The draft strategy document states that Moldova does not currently have any organised system for distributing information about the European Union to its populace, and that the Government has failed to perform any targeting of information to specific demographic groups. Taking into consideration the priority placed on EU integration by the current government of Moldova, the strategy document suggests methods to improve the situation and proposes a mechanism to enable the Moldovan public to participate actively in the European integration process. It is intended that an integrated system for providing information on EU integration will provided by the Government as a result of this draft.

The new information provisions will include such projects relating to EU – Moldovan cooperation such as information centers, a free-of-charge phone line, a website, information bulletins, improvement of information held in public libraries, etc. The strategy also proposes the instruction of journalists, press officers, and functionaries working in the local public administration on the topic of EU integration.

Public tender will be invited to select the businesses that will supply key components of these projects, as the government lacks the resources needed to fully finance the implementation of the strategy from the current budget. The strategy was planned with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Eurasia Foundation.

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Apple executive Steve Jobs resigns

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, has chosen to step down from his post as CEO of the company. The former Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook will be succeeding Jobs as CEO. Jobs resigned in a letter to Apple’s board of directors stating, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.” In that same letter, Jobs stated that his desire was to remain as chairman of the board.

Steve Jobs has been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2004 and has been on medical leave since January of this year. This was Jobs’ third period of medical leave. He briefly made an appearance in March and June to unveil the iPad 2 and the iCloud, an online cloud computing service. In part of his resignation, Jobs left this farewell, “I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.”

Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration

Tim Cook was personally recommended by Jobs to take over as CEO and has been serving as interim CEO since the beginning of Jobs’ medical leave. Before his post at Apple, Cook held positions at IBM and Compaq. He is known for staying out of the spotlight. Due to an operational overhaul by Cook, he is credited with the success of the iPad and MacBook Air. He also stood in Steve Jobs’ place while the CEO underwent liver transplant surgery. He received $59 million for his performance in the position.

A lot of products could have gotten to market earlier, but he wanted it better.

Analyst Charles Golvin predicts that the resignation will not begin to affect Apple performance for 1.5 to 2 years. Many of the new products are already under development and Jobs will continue to steer the company from his position as chairman of the board. Art Levinson, chairman of Genentech and a member of the board, adds, “Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration”. A contrary view is offered by Charles O’Reilly, a management expert at Stanford University, who stated, “Great companies rarely go from strength to strength”. Richard Doherty attributes Steve Jobs’ success as the ability to hold off on a product until it is perfect. He states “A lot of products could have gotten to market earlier, but he wanted it better.”

In light of the revelation, Apple shares (AAPL) slid $19.37 in after hours trading—a drop of over 5%. Since market open, Apple shares rose to $373.72, a drop of only $2.46 since Wednesday’s close.

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