Australia: Victorian government to trial driverless vehicles on public roads
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Australia: Victorian government to trial driverless vehicles on public roads

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Yesterday, the state government of Victoria, Australia announced their decision to trial self-driving vehicles on two of the state’s major connecting motorways, the CityLink and Tullamarine Freeway. The trial is to use autonomous vehicles from automobile companies including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Tesla. The two-year trial is to have three phases.

The cars are to drive alongside commuters, but in public testing a driver is always to be present, as Victorian law requires drivers always keep a hand on the steering wheel. However, in occasional closures of the Burnley Tunnel, with no other drivers to endanger, the cars are to be tested with nobody in the vehicle.

Lane assist, cruise control, and recognition of traffic signs are in the trial’s first phase, expected to complete before the end of the year. This includes monitoring how the driver-less cars respond to road conditions, including lane markings and electronic speed signs.

“Victoria is at the forefront of automated vehicle technology — we’re investing in this trial to explore ways that this technology can be used to reduce crashes and keep people safe on our roads”, said Luke Donnellan, the Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety. He noted, “Ninety per cent of the fault of accidents is human error […] so we know that if we can take out human error we will have less accidents”.

Tim Hansen, Victoria Police’s Acting Assistant Commissioner, said that police had founded a project team to investigate how self-driving vehicles would change policing on roads. “Can we intercept vehicles more safely to avoid pursuits and ramming?”, he asked.

The trial is a partnership between the state government, Victoria’s road management authority VicRoads, owner of the CityLink toll road Transurban, and insurance company RACV.

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Mother and son disappear after court orders cancer treatment
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Mother and son disappear after court orders cancer treatment

Thursday, May 21, 2009

On Tuesday, Minnesota’s Brown County District Judge John Rodenberg ordered chemotherapy for Daniel Hauser. He also issued the felony warrant for the arrest of Colleen Hauser, Daniel’s mother. The judge said Daniel should be cared for in a foster home because the parents, Colleen and Anthony Hauser, medically neglected their son by refusing chemotherapy after only one treatment.

Sheriff Rich Hoffman said that there was a country-wide search across America for Colleen Hauser and her thirteen-year-old son Daniel who has Hodgkin’s lymphoma after the pair fled a court order for chemotherapy.

The father, Anthony Hauser, told the press on Wednesday that mother and son left their home near Sleepy Eye without telling him where they were going. He also has not heard from them.

“If he’s being cared for, and it’s going to help him, I think it’s going to be a good thing,” Anthony Hauser said.

On Monday, an x-ray showed that the tumor is growing. The mother had been treating the cancer with herbal supplements, vitamins, ionized water and other natural alternatives from an internet regime. Colleen wanted to follow the native American Indian healing practices of the Nemenhah Band.

“He had basically gotten back all the trouble he had in January,” said James Joyce, the family doctor.

The court proceedings revealed that Hodgkin’s lymphoma is 90% curable with chemotherapy and radiation.

“I know people around here who’ve had chemo twice and they’re great. And I’m not saying alternative medicine is going to cure you every time.” said Anthony Hauser who appeared Tuesday in court by himself.

“Running away when there is a court order is not the way to handle it. Go home. That’s the official position of the church. Go home Colleen,” said Chief Medicine Man Phillip “Cloudpiler” Landis of the Nemenhah Band, “it can’t be good for Daniel’s health.”

Landis claims to have previously cured his own cancer by administering himself with the Chaga Mushroom. He feels that Colleen and Daniel have taken it upon themselves without approval of the court to seek advice of an Oncologist in Mexico.

Billy Best, a man who fled chemotherapy as a teenager in 1994 and claims to have cured his cancer with natural remedies, supports the Hausers’ decision.

“I just want to help this kid. I just feel like people are ganging up on him and it’s not fair. He’s a nice kid, the family’s nice, and they love him, and they want him to live,” Best said.

The police alert sent around the country said that Colleen and Daniel Hauser might be with Billy Best.

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German intelligence participated in U.S. bombing of Iraq, media alleges
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German intelligence participated in U.S. bombing of Iraq, media alleges

Friday, January 13, 2006

The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) helped the U.S. military during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung, ARD‘s Panorama magazine and the Los Angeles Times concordantly reported on Thursday.

According to their information, two agents of the BND stayed in Baghdad during the war even after the German embassy was evacuated on March 17, 2003. A former “high-ranking official” in the U.S. Department of Defense told Panorama that the agents helped to track down targets throughout the Iraqi capital for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as they didn’t have enough reliable sources in Baghdad. A BND official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Süddeutsche Zeitung that there was “no dumbness between the BND and DIA” during that time and that it was part of the BND’s “job” in Iraq to identify “non targets” like hospitals or embassies. He said this was authorized by the chancellor’s office.

The Pentagon informant of Panorama however said that the German agents were much more involved. A common saying during the war was supposedly: “Do we have anything from the Germans?” According to him, they drove to a restaurant in Mansur district of Baghdad on April 6th where Saddam Hussein was assumed to be dining. The BND agents reported back to the DIA that many Mercedes cars were parking there. As those cars were presumed to be of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. military conducted an air strike on the location. Hussein escaped, but twelve civilians were killed.

The BND confirmed that two of its agents operated in Iraq during the war but denied all other reports. A spokesperson told Panorama that it’s agency “did not provide target information or target coordinates to the warfaring parties.” The intelligence committee of the Bundestag exculpated the BND. Its chair Norbert Röttgen said that the in secret sitting committee, controlled by government parties, concluded with two-third majority that there are no indications that the agents aided the U.S. in selecting targets.

German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the accusations “schizophrenic” while opposition parties are demanding an parliamentary investigation committee. And during a visit of German chancellor Merkel to the White House, U.S. president Bush said in a response to a reporter’s question whether he knew anything about the allegations: “The truth of the matter is, the Chancellor brought this up this morning. I had no idea what she was talking about. The first I heard of it was this morning, truthfully”.

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How Your Dentist Can Help You Get A Brilliant Smile

Submitted by: Dr. Joseph Marcius

Part of a brilliant smile is having healthy teeth. Your dentist can help you get a brilliant smile by ensuring your teeth are as healthy as possible. They do this by scheduling regular visits. At these semi-annual visits they should clean your teeth, scrap off plaque, tartar build up, etc. They should also check your mouth for gum disease and tooth decay. If these problems exist, they should get you on a treatment plan. Simply having cavity free teeth without gum disease can help you to have a more brilliant smile.

A healthy smile is a brilliant smile!

Part of having a brilliant smile is having sparkling white teeth. Your dentist can help you get a brilliant smile by helping you get whiter teeth. Of course you can get whiter teeth without the help of a dentist, by visiting your local drugstore and purchasing an off the shelf teeth whitening system. However, dentist teeth whitening systems can mean 8 shades whiter as opposed to 2. Dentist teeth whitening systems use stronger bleaches, and are a faster, more effective method. A dentist can either help you whiten your teeth with trays which are made to fit your mouth, and then daily you put bleach in the tray and wear it for a specified amount of time. Granted you can get tray whitening at the drugstore, but the trays do not fit your teeth exactly which means less exact whitening, and more gum irritation. If you want faster teeth whitening, you can try dentist laser whitening. In this system, the dentist will paint your teeth with a special gel. Then a laser light will be shined on your teeth for an hour, or longer if your stains are deep. The light activated the gel and the reaction whitens your teeth.

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A whiter smile is a brilliant smile!

Part of a brilliant smile is a full set of teeth that are whole, not chipped, misshapen etc. Your dentist can help you get a brilliant smile with cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a method of dentistry that is for looks. There are many different types, from veneers, crowns, bonding, braces, etc. The point of this method of dentistry is to give you a better looking smile. So, you may want to get veneers to make your teeth look bigger, whiter, and to hide cracks, chips, etc. If you are missing teeth you may want to consider dental implants. These act as real teeth once healed, and most people can not even tell the difference. If you feel like your smile could use a little improvement, your dentist can fix virtually any problem and restore your teeth to a brilliant smile. There are very few problems that can t be corrected with a little cosmetic dentistry. Your dentist has the tools and resources to help you get a brilliant smile, so go in and talk to him or her today. Your dentist can discuss cosmetic dentistry options with you to improve your smile.

A cosmetically enhanced smile is a brilliant smile!

There are plenty of ways your dentist can help you get a brilliant smile. So, if you would like a better smile, call up your dentist today and schedule a consultation.

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Wikinews interviews Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine
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Wikinews interviews Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine

Friday, April 11, 2008

Wikinews held an exclusive interview with Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine. The magazine, which is free to read online, was started as a resource for the low budget moviemaker and features book, independent film, equipment and software reviews as well as articles on film distribution, special effects and lighting.

He says that one of the goals of the magazine is to “connect low-budget filmmakers via a feeling of community, as many…..often compete so viciously against one another in film festivals for coveted “shots” with Hollywood, that they can quickly forget their similarities.”

When asked if films made on a shoestring budget can really compete with those made for millions of dollars, he replied, “no…yes…and absolutely. Allow me to explain.” And so he does in the interview below.

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Nick Hogan, son of wrestling star Hulk Hogan ‘seriously injured’ in vehicle accident
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Nick Hogan, son of wrestling star Hulk Hogan ‘seriously injured’ in vehicle accident

Monday, August 27, 2007

Nick Hogan, 17, the son of wrestling star Hulk Hogan has been “seriously injured” in a vehicle accident along with one other unnamed individual. Both are reported to have been flown via helicopter to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.

TMZ.com reports that police and witnesses say the accident occurred in Clearwater, Florida around 7:30 p.m. (eastern time) on Sunday night while Hogan was driving his Toyota Supra at a “very high rate of speed.” He lost control of his car and hit the center median, flipping which then slammed into a palm tree, resting on its back end.

The police said the two travelling in the car sustained “very very serious” injuries. They also said that the tree “destroyed the entire car”.

A police officer was not far behind the car when it flipped over and radioed in for help. Firefighters had to use the ‘jaws of life’ to cut Hogan and the other individual free from the wreckage.

No call was made to 911 and the occupants conditions are not yet known.

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UEFA Euro 2016, semifinal: hosts France beat Germany 2-0
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UEFA Euro 2016, semifinal: hosts France beat Germany 2-0

Saturday, July 9, 2016

On Thursday, World Champions Germany lost 2–0 to hosts France in the UEFA Euro 2016 semifinal. Antoine Griezmann scored both goals, netting six goals in the tournament. France is to play Portugal in the final tomorrow.

Germany had better ball possession and passing accuracy. But, moments before half time, captain Bastian Schweinsteiger was booked for a hand ball in the penalty area, and France were awarded a penalty kick. The Atlético striker Griezmann scored from the spotkick sending Maneul Neuer in the wrong direction. Les Blues were 1–0 up at half time.

In the second half, Jérôme Boateng was benched suffering from a ruptured muscle bundle. Later, Paul Pogba’s shot was half-cleared by Neuer, but Griezmann scored the second goal of the night and his sixth of the tournament.

Though Germany had far more completed passes — in the first half alone, more than the hosts in both halves combined — the World Champions were defeated. Griezmann was awarded the Man of the Match award.

Griezmann’s six goals in one Euro tournament is the most after Michel Platini’s record of nine goals in one tournament.


July 7, 201621:00 (UTC+2)
Germany 0–2 France Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Referee: Nicola Rizzoli, Italy
Emre Can 36’Mesut Özil 45+1’Bastian Schweinsteiger 45+1’Julian Draxler 50′ 0–1 (HT) Antoine Griezmann 45+2′ (pen)Antoine Griezmann 72’Patrice Evra 43’N’Golo Kanté 75′

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Lose Belly Fat Fast Your Ultimate Guide

Submitted by: C. Oon

If you are trying to lose belly fat fast, then this is the right article for you. The most important thing when wanting to lose belly fat fast is to always remember the two most important factors to keep in mind exercise and anti-stress strategies.

Exercise is a very important factor if you want to lose that belly fat quickly. What you should always keep in mind when exercising to lose belly fat is to include whole body exercises in your workout routine, not just those that target the belly. These exercises can include 30 minute aerobic sessions which can really get your heart rate up so you can burn more fat. When doing aerobic exercises, try doing them three to five times a week. Aside from aerobics, also try yoga or Pilates to build more muscles and increase your metabolism. When your metabolic rate rises, it will be much easier to burn those fats.

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Another habit you will want to get used to is holding your stomach muscles in or contracting them whenever you can. This helps strengthen your abdominals and will result in a flatter stomach. Take time during the day so you can do some stretching exercises. During work, take small breaks so you can do back bending exercises which will help stretch your stomach muscles so that they do not become shortened. When sitting, sit up straight and continue to contract or pull your stomach muscles in. This also helps in strengthening your abdominal muscles to help develop a flatter stomach.

Aside from exercise, anti-stress strategies are also a very important factor to help lose belly fat fast. Our body produces a hormone called cortisol which is responsible for regulating the body s metabolism and blood pressure. If you have hit high stress levels in your life, your cortisol levels also go very high which will in turn keep your appetite stimulated and your glucose levels high. The excess glucose produced will eventually be turned into fat. This is why you will want to lower your cortisol levels by avoiding stress in your life so that you will not gain any more belly fat.

To neutralize your stress levels, try doing relaxation techniques. This is best done by getting enough sleep. Getting enough sleep will give you enough energy for the day so that you will not feel exhausted or tired during the rest of your work hours. Take breaks to de-stress. The advisable number of times to take a de-stressing break is once every 3 hours. During this break, you can take a 5 minute walk, or a short nap, or even do some yoga exercises. Yoga is a very helpful exercise to de-stress. Try also Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong which you can do for about three times a week. Other calming and relaxing techniques you can use is meditation and listening to calming guidance CDs. This can be done for about 10 to 15 minutes once or twice a day, once in the morning to set the tone for the rest of your day, and once in the afternoon or evening to calm and relax you after a tiring day at work.

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News briefs: April 18, 2014
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Friday, April 18, 2014

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Ireland requests replay of FIFA World Cup play-off with France
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Ireland requests replay of FIFA World Cup play-off with France

Friday, November 20, 2009

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Irish Minister for Sport, Taoiseach and Facebook social network groups are requesting a replay of the controversial FIFA World Cup play-off between Ireland and France in the interests of Fair Play. The FAI lodged an appeal with FIFA and also contacted the French Football Federation (FFF), it appears FAI hopes FFF may agree that a replay is fair play. Both captians, Thierry Henry and Robbie Keane, have called for a replay.

The Irish supporters, who in the past have won the FIFA Fair Play Award, are angry after a blatant double handball by Thierry Henry enabled France to score the extra-time goal that cost Ireland entry to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa. Most Irish anger has been directed at FIFA, although French captain Thierry Henry has admitted handling the ball.

FAI has argued that there is a strong precedent; in 2005 where FIFA invalidated the result of a FIFA World Cup qualification match between Uzbekistan and Bahrain on the basis of a technical error by the match referee. However, Law 5 of the Laws of the Game state that: “The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, are final.” and a source at Fifa headquarters in Switzerland said that “there is no way the game can be replayed”. The generic concept of fair play is a fundamental part of the game of football and the Fair Play Campaign was conceived largely as an indirect result of the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, when the handball goal by Diego Maradona.

The referee Martin Hansson and (referee’s assistants) Stefan Wittberg and Fredrik Nilsson were unable to see the incident but didn’t ask Thierry Henry if he handled the ball. Its hoped the mistake won’t cost the Swedish referee’s a place in South Africa. FIFA’s Fair play policy is playing by the rules, using common sense and respecting fellow players, referees, opponents and fans. The French union representing the nation’s gym teachers declared outrage at what it called “indisputable cheating.”

Minister for Sport Martin Cullen wrote to FIFA president Sepp Blatter urging him to call a rematch in the interests of fair play. Taoiseach Brian Cowen raised the issue with French president Nicolas Sarkozy on the fringes of last night’s EU summit. French Prime minister François Fillon said “neither the French government nor the Irish Government should interfere in the functioning of the international federation”.

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