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Canada’s Beaches—East York (Ward 32) city council candidates speak

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Friday, November 3, 2006

On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Beaches—East York (Ward 32). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Donna Braniff, Alan Burke, Sandra Bussin (incumbent), William Gallos, John Greer, John Lewis, Erica Maier, Luca Mele, and Matt Williams.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

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China loans Ethiopia US$349 million for construction of expressway

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

China has loaned Ethiopia US$349 million worth of funds for the construction of the the country’s first modern expressway, making Ethiopia among the first beneficiaries of the recently implemented China-Africa development funding plan.

The road is to be close to 80 kilometres long, and will connect Nazaret (also called Adama), the country’s second-largest city, with the capital, Addis Ababa.

Funds from the Export-Import Bank of China are to be used to give the loans, according to the agreement. The deal was signed by Li Ruogu, the president of China’s Export-Import Bank, and Ahmed Shide, the Ethiopian state minister of finance and economic development.

According to the Ethiopian News Agency, the motorway is to be completed by 2014. The country has also agreed to other financial deals with China, mainly in the telecommunications and energy sectors.

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Minor tears found in Gordon Brown’s retina

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Monday, October 12, 2009

The British government has said that eyesight tests reveal Prime Minister Gordon Brown has two minor tears in the retina of his right eye.

Prime Minister Brown went to the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England. A series of eyesight tests revealed that there were two small tears in his right retina, but no other deterioration in his eyesight.

Downing Street in Westminster has said that despite these results, Mr. Brown will not be undergoing any further operations. They commented: “This summer Mr Brown had his annual eye check-up which was fine. Later he had his retina checked. After examinations, surgeons found that the retina had two minor tears. However, as there has been no further deterioration, and no change in his eyesight, they decided against further operations. Yesterday [Friday] Mr. Brown visited Moorfields Hospital as part of regular checks on his eyes and this check was also fine. Mr. Brown wants to thank the doctors and staff of the NHS particularly Moorfields Hospital. Were there to be any change, he would of course make a further statement.”

Gordon is already blind in his left eye after a rugby-related accident during his teenage years. The announce made earlier this week comes roughly two weeks after he made an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One as a guest on September 27, 2009. He was given some medical questions from Andrew Marr about his health, including if his eyes were OK, and if he took prescription painkillers, while on the air. As a result, the BBC received several hundred complaints from viewers.

Editor Barney Jones made an apology. In a statement he said: “We felt that with a general election looming and with former and current cabinet ministers warning of electoral defeat unless the party turned round its current position, a robust interview centred on the economy and the Prime Minister’s leadership was appropriate.

“The former Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, suggested this month that health might be a reason for the Prime Minister to stand down and within the context of a long interview about policy it was reasonable also to ask Mr Brown about his health. The issue of his health and whether it affects his ability to perform the onerous job of leading the party and the country was pertinent, and has been raised with other Prime Ministers in the past.”

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Plastic Surgery

Facts About Facelift Recovery Patients Should Be Aware Of

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Facts About Facelift Recovery Patients Should Be Aware Of

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Holden Fields

One should be aware how much time is spent in recovery following a facelift process. Before any surgery, patients should debate with the surgeon the details regarding the process. Expected results and possible outcomes should be talked about at this time.

2 weeks before the operation use of any medicine that will affect blood clotting like asprin and birth control tablets is discontinued. Smoking and second user smoke exposure is aslo avoided before and after the process.

Some amount of bruising and swelling are going to be anticipated after the procedure. A study among facelift surgery patients conducted by the North American Society of Cosmetic surgeons shows that recovery takes 24 days on the average. On a range of one to 10, patients rated facelift agony with a median of 5. This discomfort lasted an average of ten days without medicine and six days on medication.

The capacity to drive is revived after roughly 2 weeks and sleeping comfortably can be regained after roughly two-and-a-half weeks.

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Make-up application can be resumed after 2 weeks. Active activities, like going to parties, after 1 to 4 months dependent on the procedure. To maintain the integrity of the incisions, exhausting activities should be avoided for at least 2 weeks after the process.

Patients are suggested to take walks three or four times each day to boost blood circulation. To stop face flushing, steam rooms or saunas must be avoided momentarily.

Procedures which involve mouth incisions will need a special diet which should be followed precisely.

Frequent trips to the surgeon should be followed. Bandages may be modified during these visits. The sutures can also be removed in 5 days. The visits will permit the surgeon to observe the healing progress.

It is possible the patient will have bouts with depression during the healing process. A recovering patient will feel uncomfortable about the puffiness and stiffness of the face, these feelings are certainly standard.

It is highly recommended that patients should know these facts before any process to avoid unwished-for surprises. Well-informed patients can prepare not only for the surgery but also for the recovery.

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Category:Food

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Doha round of trade talks suspended after negotiations fail

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Pascal Lamy, suspended negotiations in the Doha round of trade talks on Monday, after a meeting of six “core” negotiators India, Brazil, the United States, European Union, Japan, and Australia in Geneva failed to make any headway in reconciling differences over agricultural trade liberalisation. The US wanted cuts in import tariffs for farm products, which were rejected by EU, Japan and India, who asked for cuts in agricultural subsidies.

Peter Mandelson, the EU trade commissioner, told the Financial Times: “If the US continues to demand dollar-for-dollar compensation in market access [cutting tariffs] for reducing domestic support, no one in the developing world will ever buy that and the EU will not either.” Brazil also identified the US stand on subsidies as the reason the talks failed.

Susan Schwab, the US trade representative, said that the other countries sought exemptions from tariff cuts for a wide range of goods and that such exemptions would defeat the object of the talks – to expand trade. “As we went through the layers of loopholes . . . we discovered that a couple of our trading partners were more interested in loopholes than market access,” she said.

The Indian Commerce and Industries Minister, Kamal Nath said that developing countries could not allow their subsistence farmers to lose their livelihood and food security to provide market access to agricultural products from developed countries.

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Poland’s Makowska takes category B wheelchair fencing bronze at the London Paralympics

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

London, England— Marta Makowska of Poland narrowly defeated Jingjing Zhou of China with a score of 15 to 14 in the women’s individual foil category B bronze medal bout Tuesday night at London’s ExCeL North Arena 2. This was amongst the first wheelchair fencing medal matches of the games.

The match was last of the four concurrent wheelchair fencing medals decided, with the crowd shouting in support of the Makowska fencer after the previous matches were concluded. Zhou had limited crowd support, with only one large Chinese flag visible in the spectator area. Makowska’s win came in a very closely-contested match; The score was first tied on eleven points, and again on 12, 13, and 14 points before the Pole finally won.

Following the match, Makowska raised her hands above her head in celebration before her coach ran up and gave the fencer a hug.

At the London Games, Paralympic wheelchair fencing features five medal events for women and seven for men, involving several weapons including the foil, epee and sabre. Wheelchairs used in competition are held in place using medal plates, with the fencer with shorter reach choosing the distance between the chairs. B-classified wheelchair fencers have, according to the International Paralympic Committee, “fair sitting balance and their fencing arm not or only minimally affected.”

London Paralympic fencing ends Saturday with medal bouts every day until then.

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Short Sale Hardship Letter: Crucial Elements For Success

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By Simon Volkov

The short sale hardship letter is one of the most important elements in orchestrating a successful proposal. Short sales are an alternative option for people facing foreclosure. This type of arrangement is made between the homeowner and lender and allows the borrower to sell the home for a lesser amount than is owed on the mortgage note.

A well-crafted short sale hardship letter can significantly increase your chances of having your offer accepted. Recent reports claim foreclosure rates are rapidly escalating. Some areas report increases as high as 57-percent.

Today, lenders are receiving short sale offers at an alarming rate. Experts suggest only one out of ten proposals are accepted. In order to stand apart from the crowd it’s imperative to create an organized and well-documented short sale package.

In order to apply for a short sale, the first thing you’ll need to do is contact your lender’s Loss Mitigation Department. Individuals who work in this department are known as Loss Mitigators. A personal mitigator will be assigned to your account and will work with you to resolve the situation. They may offer other options prior to allowing you to apply for a short sale.

Organizing a short sale package will vary from lender to lender. However, most will request the following:

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1. Financial Statement providing proof of income and expenses

2. Hardship Letter 3. Recent checking, savings and investment statements from all borrowers 4. Documentation proving the real estate listing information of the property 5. Signed Sales Contract 6. Estimate Settlement Statement (HUD-1) 7. Proof of buyer’s financing

Keep in mind that lenders and banks are in business to make money. Accepting a short sale offer will cause them to incur a loss. The contents of your short sale package must prove to your lender you are incapable of maintaining your mortgage payments. You need to show them how accepting your short sale offer will benefit them. How do you accomplish this?

First, gather your financial records including bank and credit card statements, utility bills, medical expenses, child care, food, gas, insurance, auto loans, etc. Create a spreadsheet to show where you spend your money. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but should be broken down by month to provide a detailed overview of where your money goes.

Do not charge unnecessary expenses to your credit card or take out loans for a minimum of three months prior to filing your short sale offer. If your lender notices you purchased expensive jewelry, took a vacation or spent $100 at a fancy restaurant, you can pretty much kiss your offer good-bye. This is not to be interpreted as suggesting you hide these charges. In your hardship letter you can express your remorse and explain the steps you are taking to change your spending habits.

Organizing your information beforehand will provide beneficial insight that you can include in your hardship letter. If you’re facing foreclosure, chances are you are embarrassed by the situation. You might be tempted to hide or sugar-coat the truth. However, when it comes to a short sale, the Hardship Letter is the document that can make or break your deal.

Experts suggest hand writing your hardship letter. A hand written letter on notebook paper is more effective in sending a message that says, “I need help.” If you have illegible handwriting, ask someone to hand write the letter for you.

Use a business-style format when writing your letter. At the top include the date, your name, address, phone number and email address, if you have one. Next include the name of your lender and your loan number. At the end of the hardship letter include your signature and the signature of any co-signers, if applicable.

The body of the hardship letter will be used to tell your story. This is the place to explain the series of events that caused you to fall into financial ruin. It should present an emotional plea that says, “I am in distress and I need your help.” Close the letter by expressing gratitude and thank them for taking time to review your offer.

If you believe short sale is a good option for you, consider working with an experienced professional. They can assist you in organizing your offer and become involved in negotiations with your lender.

About the Author: Simon Volkov is a Private Note Investor who assists individuals in liquidating their assets. Simon specializes in Structured Settlements, Foreclosures, Probate, Short Sale and Real Estate Notes. Learn more by visiting SimonVolkov.com.

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McCain delays campaign, Obama says continue the debates

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

United States presidential candidate John McCain announced today that he is suspending his campaign and sought to postpone a scheduled debate with his opponent, Barack Obama, to focus on the country’s financial crisis and says that Obama should also suspend his campaign.

McCain said he would be asking president George W. Bush to call a meeting for members of Congress in order to support Bush’s controversial $700 billion bailout plan, but also said that there is no consensus for the proposal and it will not pass in its current form.

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He called the crisis “historic,” stressing the need for legislation and warning of “devastating consequences”.

“I am calling on the president to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem. It has become clear that no consensus has developed to support the administration’s proposal and I do not believe that the plan on the table will pass as it currently stands. We are running out of time,” said McCain during a press conference.

Early this morning, Obama had called McCain and asked for the two to put aside partisanship and focus on the economic troubles. The two agreed to issue a joint statement supporting an economic fix, just minutes before McCain made his announcement. Bush is scheduled to speak to the people of the U.S. in a televised speech at 9:01 PM EDT tonight.

Obama responded to McCain’s speech minutes later, confirming that he would still attend the debate. He expressed a desire for fairness to taxpayers and an objection to rewarding those responsible for the financial crisis. Both candidates have stated that they intend to put politics aside to work on the financial crisis. Obama said, a president “is going to have to deal with more than one thing at a time.”

The proposal comes in the wake of Congressional hearings where US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson have urged support of the measures proposed by the administration. Despite such appeals, both McCain and Obama have expressed skepticism over the proposed bailout, and the U.S. Congress has shown a noted concern that the measure may not benefit ordinary home owners as well as those on Wall Street.

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Is Cheap Internet Marketing A Possibility?

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Submitted by: Frank Demming

No rule exists that dictates marketing online needs to put a major dent in your wallet. It is possible to market your online business without spending a fortune. There are cheap Internet marketing options available that serve their purpose in providing your business with the online exposure you are seeking. Making serious money online starts with saving serious money up front.

People who start a home based business often do not have the luxury of having tons of capital to draw from to cover start-up expenses. They operate on a shoestring budget while working to get their business off the ground. For novice home business owners, cheap Internet marketing options are a good way to stretch their dollar in the present while maximizing future profits.

If you want to get the most bang for your buck with your online business budget, these are some cheap Internet marketing strategies you should consider using:

Avoid Pay-Per-Click Ads

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Pay-per-click ads are the online equivalent of TV commercials. While they are likely to reach a large audience, it will cost a small fortune to produce each ad. For a start-up online business, pay-per-click ads are not a cheap Internet marketing option. Banner ads often get ignored and Pop-up ads are often seen as annoying and distracting by potential customers.

Create an Active Social Media Presence

The popularity of social networks like Google+, Facebook and Twitter makes them a cheap Internet marketing tool. It is free to set up an account on these sites and you can turn fans and followers into customers with ease. You can set up a Facebook page, for example, and offer promotions and discounts related to your business on wall posts. Using social media channels is a great way to create buzz for your business. The best part is it costs little time or money compared to the revenue it can generate.

Blog About It

The great thing about a blog is that it offers an Internet business owner a chance to interact with customers and potential customers alike. It is not only a cheap Internet marketing avenue. It is also an effective one. With a blog, you can post news about your business, answer questions and concerns voiced in comments and give customers a forum where they can be heard.

Write Quality SEO Articles

Nothing serves as a more effective form of cheap Internet marketing than producing written content rich in SEO friendly keywords. Articles should be an outlet for creativity. They should inform visitors to your website and be a reflection of how your online business works. An article that is optimized carefully major search engines and infused with quality content will not only rank high in search engine results, it will help you to retain customers once you have drawn them to your site.

The bottom line is that cheap Internet marketing methods are out there and they can be effective in getting your home business on solid ground.

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