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Warren Buffett to host world’s most expensive lunch

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

File photo of billionaire Warren Buffett. Image: Mark Hirschey.

Billionaire Warren Buffett, Chief Executive of Berkshire Hathaway, auctioned lunch with himself on eBay for US$2.63 million.

Bidding, which started on eBay a few weeks ago, attracted nine bidders, offering huge sums for the opportunity to have a steak lunch with the man said to be a “legendary investor”.

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The winning bidder, an anonymous individual, will be parting with $2.63 million for a meal with the world-famed investor and has the opportunity to bring along seven friends for the meal.

This, the latest of Buffett’s charity auctions, is providing funds to the Glide Foundation, a charity that provides food, health care, housing and job training for San Francisco’s homeless.

Over the last ten years, Buffett has netted $5.9 million in donations through such auctions.

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China overtakes Germany as world’s biggest exporter

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Chinese officials have said that their country’s exports surged last December to edge out Germany as the world’s biggest exporter.

The official Xinhua news agency reported today that figures from the General Administration for Customs showed that exports jumped 17.7% in December from a year earlier. Over the whole of 2009 total Chinese exports reached US$1.2 trillion, above Germany’s forecast $1.17 trillion.

Huang Guohua, a statistics official with the customs administration, said the December exports rebound was an important turning point for China’s export sector. He commented that the jump was an indication that exporters have emerged from their downslide.

“We can say that China’s export enterprises have completely emerged from their all-time low in exports,” he said.

However, although China overtook Germany in exports, China’s total foreign trade — both exports and imports — fell 13.9% last year.

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Indonesian blackout caused by lack of generation capacity

Saturday, August 20, 2005

A power outage in Indonesia that left about 100 million people without electricity has caused a political crisis. The country’s state-owned energy monopoly, PLN, has not determined the immediate cause, and the country’s president has ordered the national intelligence agency and police to investigate.

The blackout appears related to deficiencies in Indonesia’s power generation capacity.

The power failure follows attempts to deal with the country’s growing energy crisis, including conservation and trying to allow private companies to provide energy, which was ruled unconstitutional in 2004. In January, the Indonesian government held a special energy summit to attract investment in their energy infrastructure. At the summit they set the goal of adding 22,000 megawatts to Indonesia’s present capacity of 23,000 megawatts, in order to support the country’s growth.

The World Bank and others have warned that without more investment in the country’s energy infrastructure an energy deficit will result. However, foreign investors remain wary of investing in Indonesia. “The power outage has resulted in worries over an energy crisis which could hurt the nation’s industrial sector,” said a trader on Indonesia’s stock market.[1]

The outage began at 10:23 a.m. local time, August 18, 2005, when power failed along the electrical system that connects Java, Bali, and Madura, causing outages in Java and Bali. Almost half of the country depends on the electrical grid that experienced failures. Some of the main lines on the grid are over 20 years old, according to PLN president Eddie Widiono.

The blackout caused traffic jams in Jakarta, forced cancellation of several international and domestic flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, shut down Jakarta’s electric train service, and disrupted hospital operations. Some larger hospitals were forced to delay surgeries while many smaller hospitals could not receive patients. About 1,800 officers were called into action by Jakarta’s metropolitan police to deal with short-term problems caused by the power failure.

Candles used in place of electric lighting started six fires in Jakarta alone.

Mulyo Aji, a PLN official, said more power failures are likely in the future as energy demand increases, without any corresponding new supplies of electricity scheduled to come online soon.

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Amana Appliances |  Mouthwatering Sandwiches Prepared Within Minutes In A Sandwich Maker

Amana Appliances | Mouthwatering Sandwiches Prepared Within Minutes In A Sandwich Maker

By Camila Machuca

Cooking can definitely be an art, but each one of us can show this skill by using the right appliance. As we all know that life is constantly moving. It does not give space to anyone. We should ourselves have to go along with the time and try to make mature resolutions to get changes into our lifestyles accordingly.

I am sure we all love to grab the hot sandwiches being prepared by our mother, in the sandwich maker. The sandwiches prepared in the sandwich maker turn out very crispy. You can prepare sandwiches for yourself without any hassles and within a matter of few minutes. Sandwiches can be prepared of different types. You can prepare them as an alternative for your lunch, or dinner as a meal, an appetizer or a dessert. The different types of fillings which you can make, you can use them as stuffing. They can be a great start for the breakfast too.

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If you are creative, no wonder you can make a variety of sandwiches for your family. My daughter is very fond of sandwiches and she can prepare different types of sandwiches in my Amana sandwich maker. Usually for lunch she loves to have these sandwiches. She finishes up in making minced meat sandwiches, cheese and vegetable sandwiches and many more. To use the sandwich maker, she takes a slice of buttered bread, piles the filling on it, covers that piece of bread with another piece of bread, and then she applies little butter on both the sides and very comfortably places it in the sandwich maker. Because of the butter coating the sandwiches turn out to be very crispy and are done within few minutes. The temperature from the cooking plates browns the bread and warms the filling, and the metal divider sticks the sandwich into two triangular shapes, giving four sandwiches at a time. The sandwiches get ready in less than five minutes, with hot and yummy inside and brown and crispy from outside. The edges are sealed so conveniently without letting the stuffing to come out of the sandwiches. She carries the sandwiches along with her to the picnics, in the lunch and whenever she gets an opportunity she does not miss it out.

There are varieties of sandwich makers in the market, four in one grilled sandwich maker or two in one sandwich maker. We can always buy according to the necessity and the mode of form we think would help us in every way. Everybody can make use a sandwich maker and arrange for sandwiches according to their flavor. The nonstick plates fixed with the sandwich maker are also very easy to clean. The grill plate designed in the sandwich maker can be used in preparing all types of sandwiches. All tempting, yummy, mouthwatering snacks prepared within no time. Usually in all the sandwich makers the indicators function as multi resourceful procedures. The light turns on when the sandwich is all set and the indicator light turns off and lets us know that the sandwich is done.

If you are prepared to buy a sandwich maker for yourself or for your near ones, then simply log on to the Toronto appliances. While surfing with them you will find out that there are varieties of home and kitchen appliances with them for you. Today, Toronto appliances are the leading websites with so many brands available with them. Place an order with them accordingly and see how your product is shipped to your house directly within few days.

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Grace Bowman withdraws from 2012 Paralympic Dressage Individual Championship Test – Grade II event

Saturday, September 1, 2012

A tearful Grace Bowman following her rideImage: Laura Hale.

London, England — Earlier today at the Greenwich Park, riding third in the Paralympic Dressage Individual Championship Test – Grade II, Grace Bowman withdrew mid-ride after a series of low scores during the event. Bowman was Australia’s only rider in this event.

Prior to entering the competition ring, Bowman’s horse Kirby Park Joy was in poor form, with Bowman unable to get control of her, showing little harmony between horse and rider. With a score of 70% or better expected for the best competitors, Bowman started with 48.0% on the halt salute, 44% on the half circle and 48.7% on the medium trot. Things did not get better as the ride continued, with Bowman earning a 45.8% in the reinback, 39.8% for the circle R 8m and 37.3% for the circle L 8m. Shortly after this, Bowman signaled to the judges her desire to withdraw from the ride. In the competition ring, she was frequently pulling on the reins as Kirby Park Joy was frequently tossing her head. According to a Dutch equestrian journalist, her horse was not agreeing with her from the start. Bowman left the field of play in tears.

Bowman had said this event was her favorite, telling the media Thursday following her ride in the team competition, “I enjoy the individual test best of all, but don’t like the freestyle — it’s my least favourite.”

Kirby Park Joy has had problems in London, with Bowman telling the media, “She was a bit tense and didn’t like the big scoreboard ahead of us, so our score was much lower than usual.” Australian Team Manager Sally Francis confirmed this, saying in a media release, “Grace’s horse has had some issues with the sight screen in the arena. […] Grace did well to control her during the team test and finish [Thursday]. We’ve been working very closely with her horse since to try to alleviate any stress it might be under.”

It isn’t the first time Bowman has had horse problems at the Paralympics; her horse at the 2008 Summer Paralympics had similar issues.

Bowman’s London Paralympic campaign has come to an end without a medal, after having finished 21st Thursday in the Team Test – Grade II event.

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UK Government propaganda directed at Muslim youth

Monday, October 23, 2006

2005 Wikimedia file photo of the Glasgow Central Mosque in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Scotsman uncovers what it calls “a largely-unannounced propaganda campaign” by John Reid, the UK Home Secretary, intended to prevent the spread of extremism among young British Muslims. Islamic teachers and preachers have been recruited to put the case against violence and promote moderation. The media used for this campaign include a website – The Radical Middle Way, events held in different parts of the country, courses of lectures, pod casts, and CDs. Listed among the supporters of this campaign, which include a number of book shops. food providers and charities, are the Home Office, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

One Home Office source is quoted as saying that “…there are forces within this country trying to manipulate the feeling of British Muslims, and we have to do more to combat those forces”.

Prime Minister Tony Blair is said to have instructed Ministers to look beyond the Muslim Council of Great Britain and engage with all streams of Muslim opinion.

Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality is reported as saying on BBC 1’s Sunday AM programme that he would not want to be a Muslim, because what should have been a proper conversation between all kinds of British people “seems to have turned into a trial of one particular community, and that can’t be right”.

What stimulated the rush to the studios of politicians and Ministers to give their opinions on Muslim culture was the objection that the Leader of the House of Commons, Jack Straw had, to women wearing the full veil when attending his surgery.

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Canada’s York West (Ward 8) city council candidates speak

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Monday, October 30, 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 York West (Ward 8). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Hau Dang Tan, Garry Green, Peter Li Preti (incumbent), Abdulhaq Omar, Anthony Perruzza, and Ramnarine Tiwari.

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

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Used Camper Trailers For Sale

Used Camper Trailers For Sale

Used Camper Trailers For Sale

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Nick Johansson

Enjoy travelling in a Camper Trailer

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One of the best ways to enjoy the scenic beauty of a place while on the go is to do it through Camper Trailers which are also known as Travel trailers. Camper Trailers are a traveler’s best companion in the sense that it allows you to enjoy every moment of your journey and lets you admire the scenic beauty without any interruptions. Another major benefit that one gets from this distinctly unique vehicle is that it lets you carry your whole world with you. Nothing feels better when you can carry your luxuries with you while you are on the go. Used Camper Trailers are the best bet However, not everybody can afford these Camper Trailers. For those times when you run short of money but the explorer inside you does not want to give up on the idea of travelling in a camper trailer, this is the time when you can invest in a decent used camper trailer. There are a number of companies in Australia that offer the used camper trailers for sale at best prices. To know more about used Camper Trailers for sale you can also visit various online stores. These used camper trailers are available in varied forms depending upon the basic purpose and the requirement. You can find almost any type of used camper trailer for sale in the market. It won’t be wrong to say that the market of used camper trailers is as big as that of brand new ones in terms of the impressive variety that they have to offer. All in one Some camper trailers are very basic which can be best described as tent on wheels to more complex ones. Some trailers have one room while others have more than one and are beautifully furnished from inside. Then there are camper trailers which are double decker types. These trailers appear to be like any simple camper trailer however, they turn out to be a two leveled trailer standing at a decent height. Camper trailers are a highly preferred automobile option in Australia. Generally these used camper trailers come equipped with basic tents and other lodgings which you can install anywhere. Camper trailer companies in Australia There are companies which deal only in used camper trailers sales and then there are companies which deal in new as well as used camper trailers. You can weigh your options and decide what exactly suits you to roam around in with your family and friends. Some of the companies which offer used camper trailers for sale are: — Johnnos Camper Trailers The company rates as one of the top most one in the whole of Australia. With a sprawling network of camper trailer agents spread across the nation, you can find the best deals in used camper trailers. — 3 Dog Camping From roof top campers to even more complex ones, this company specializes in offering the best range of Camper Trailers. They have their sales and hire distributors all across Australia. — Travelander Travelander offers a vast range of on-road as well as off-road used camper trailers. The company operates in three states in Australia. — Kamparoo This company operates in Brisbane and excels in offering highly customized Used Camper Trailers and caravans. — Life Style Camper trailers This company also offers almost any type of camper trailers. They claim to provide the safest and highly furnished Used Camper Trailers for Sale.

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U.S. TV networks look to past for future programming

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Los Angeles, California — Four of six national television broadcast networks recently wooed potential advertisers for the 2005-2006 season with programming offerings in the new development phase. These included NBC, Fox, ABC and The WB. Two other networks, CBS and UPN, plan to preview their offerings March 24.

After four years of focusing on high-profile reality television, network executives are turning to the past for inspiration on scripted series. Some networks said they are “more consciously aggressive about developing shows” that recall such classics as Taxi and Barney Miller, Craig Erwich, a programming executive for Fox, told USA Today. In the same report, Kevin Reilly, NBC entertainment chief said, “I don’t think the answer has to be that it’s groundbreaking or something you’ve never seen before.”

But at least one ad buyer had reservations about the rear-view mirror technique. “Every network seems to be looking back rather than forward for programming ideas. The reminiscence factor may be good if you are looking for an older audience, but it may not be a way to bring in the younger audiences,” Laura Caraccioli-Davis, senior vice president and director of Starcom Entertainment told Mediaweek magazine.

  THE CONTENDERS: New series touted for possible inclusion in the 2005-2006 season
Network Development
ABC
Emily’s Reasons Why Not
(Sitcom) – an unmotivated teacher in a class of Type-A students.
Life
(Drama) – a group of young 20-somethings in Chicago facing life on their own.
Soccer Moms
(Drama) – two suburban mothers become private investigators.
Fox
Briar & Graves
(Drama) – a horror series in the vein of X-Files.
Hitched
(Comedy drama) – a brother and sister run a Las Vegas wedding chapel.
Kitchen Confidential
(Sitcom) – antics in an upscale New York restaurant.
The Loop
(Comedy) – the travails of a young Chicago executive.
New Car Smell
(Comedy) – a Brooke Shields star vehicle in a Las Vegas car dealership
Queen B
(Sitcom) – Alicia Silverstone as a trendsetting columnist.
Reunion
(Drama) – shows the lives of a group of friends over 20 years with each episode chronicling one year.
NBC
All In
(Sitcom) – Janeane Garofalo as a single mom and professional poker player in Las Vegas.
Dante
(Sitcom) – sports themed revolving around an NFL star.
Hot Property
(Sitcom) – the competitive world of the real estate agent.
Lies and the Wives We Tell Them
(Sitcom) – politically incorrect family comedy.
Notorious
(Sitcom) – Tori Spelling stars in a mockumentary of her life.
WB
Nobody’s Watching
(Sitcom) – two normal guys win a reality show where their lives become a sitcom.
Pepper Dennis
(Drama) – Rebecca Romijn as a modern Mary Richards-type journalist in Chicago.
Sisters
(Drama) – four sisters coping with life in the city.
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James Bond set at Pinewood Studios destroyed by fire

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Firefighters have confirmed that the large James Bond sound stage at Pinewood Studios has been destroyed by fire. It is thought eight fire engines were called to the scene near Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire on Sunday morning, where filming for Casino Royale, the latest Bond movie, has been completed.

Jen McVean witnessed the event, and she said the stage was “completely on fire”. The set had been transformed into a replica of the Italian city of Venice, but Mrs McVean, who owns a firm at the studios, said: “Nothing is salvageable and there are many, many fire engines there.” One spokesman said around 40 to 50 firefighters were at the scene.

It is reported that fire damage caused the building’s roof to fall in and firefighters were damping the flames down with specialist equipment. “We do not know the extent of the damage to the 007 stage, although it is believed to be significant,” a spokesman for Pinewood Studios said. “Filming was not taking place. A production had completed filming and its film sets were in the process of being removed,” he added.

No one was reported injured in the incident.

Pinewood, which was created in 1935, was the filming ground for Dr No, the first ever James Bond movie in 1962. It merged with Shepperton Studios in 2001, and high-budget movies like Harry Potter and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have since been filmed there.

In 1984, a sound stage caught fire, but it reopened in January 1985 and was named the Albert Brocolli sound stage in honour of the man who produced many Bond films. In 1997, Pinewood was hit by fire again after flames broke out in the roof of a sound building where The Avengers was being recorded.

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