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International participants showcase different industry cultures at 2008 Taipei Game Show

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Friday, January 25, 2008

B2B Trade Area of Taipei Game Show, criticized by trade buyers last year, but accompanied with 2008 Taiwan Digital Content Forum, moved to the second floor at Taipei World Trade Center for world-wide participants with a better exchange atmosphere this year.

Not only local OBMs (Softstar Entertainment, Soft-World International Corp., International Games System Corp., …, etc.) but also companies from New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea showcased different specialists with multiple styles. Especially on South Korea, participated members from G? Trade Show (Game Show & Trade, All-Round, aka Gstar) showcased gaming industry of South Korea and the G? upcoming at this November with brochures.

In the 2-days Digital Content Forum, world-class experts not only shared industry experiences, members from Taiwan Gaming Industry Association also discussed and forecasted marketing models for gaming industry. With participations from governmental, industrial, and academical executives world-wide, this forum helps them gained precious experiences of digital content industry from several countries.

According to the Taipei Computer Association, the show and forum organizer, the digital content industry in Taiwan was apparently grown up recent years as Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China Steve Ruey-long Chen said at Opening Ceremony yesterday. Without R&Ds from cyber-gaming, and basic conceptions from policies and copyright issues, this (digital content) industry will be fallen down in Taiwan. If this industry wanted to be grown up in sustainability, gaming OBMs in Taiwan should independently produce different and unique games and change market style to market brands and games to the world.

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Wikinews interviews World Wide Web co-inventor Robert Cailliau

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Thursday, August 16, 2007

The name Robert Cailliau may not ring a bell to the general public, but his invention is the reason why you are reading this: Dr. Cailliau together with his colleague Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, making the internet accessible so it could grow from an academic tool to a mass communication medium. Last January Dr. Cailliau retired from CERN, the European particle physics lab where the WWW emerged.

Wikinews offered the engineer a virtual beer from his native country Belgium, and conducted an e-mail interview with him (which started about three weeks ago) about the history and the future of the web and his life and work.

Wikinews: At the start of this interview, we would like to offer you a fresh pint on a terrace, but since this is an e-mail interview, we will limit ourselves to a virtual beer, which you can enjoy here.

Robert Cailliau: Yes, I myself once (at the 2nd international WWW Conference, Chicago) said that there is no such thing as a virtual beer: people will still want to sit together. Anyway, here we go.

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Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview.

Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public policy papers exploring solutions to American issues.

Wikinews reporter William Saturn? talks with Schriner and discusses his campaign.

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Helpful Hints For Using Scaffolding

Helpful Hints For Using Scaffolding

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Submitted by: Ellie Lewis

So much can go into scaffolding that most homeowners are not sure where to begin. Often people need a lift in order to apply their coatings in high places, and scaffolding then becomes a necessary safety measure. But many people especially those who do not typically work in the construction field are not sure how to go about using home platforms. Anyone who has yet to learn the basics of scaffolding would be wise to get to know what to do and what not to do with these structures before using them.

It is of the utmost important to erect these platforms correctly. If it is not put up in the proper way, it may not be safe to use. Before builders begin erecting their platform, the first step to ensure complete safety is carefully inspecting each wooden board for any defects in the material or unstable spots. The lumber should appear straight and without any spotting. If a piece appears broken or unstable it must first be repaired or replaced before it can be incorporated as part of the scaffolding. For homeowners working alone, it is important to be particularly vigilant no one else is looking out for your safety, and so this task must be taken on wholeheartedly.

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Once all materials have been qualified for use and the platform is erected, there are a few maintenance tasks which must be understood. While many simply put up the scaffolding and leave it until their work is completed, it is much safer to keep up with the conditioning of your platform on a regular basis. This means that the platform must be safeguarded and checked on a regular basis. Though many people may not see the significance of doing so, maintaining a scaffolding platform means that your safety is ensured throughout its lifetime. The last thing anyone wants is to be working on top of a platform, only to have it collapse, leaving that person hanging from the eaves of the home. Checking the supports, platforms, rails and accesses on a regular basis may mean the difference between safety and injury.

Understanding how much a particular type of scaffold can hold up is another essential part of maintaining safety while working. It is very important not to load up the platform with more weight than the scaffold can safely hold. By not paying attention to the limitations of the platform, homeowners put themselves at risk. An overloaded platform could easily collapse or otherwise present a dangerous situation.

Learning from the mistakes of others is a good way to ensure that you do not put yourself at risk while working atop a platform. There are certification training courses one can take to better understand the dangers of working with scaffolding, and it may be a good idea to enroll in one before constructing the platform in the first place. Although many homeowners may believe themselves to be more than competent in this matter, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Remember, above all, that safety should come first.

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Nigerian jet attacks refugee camp, killing dozens

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

A Nigerian Air Force jet fighter mistook refugees for rebels yesterday, Nigerian military said, firing on a camp in Rann, Borno State. Dozens of refugees and aid workers died.

The lowest estimate from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is of 50 dead. The BBC estimates at least 52 dead, while one Borno State official is attributed by AP as saying over 100 are dead. MSF say at least 200 were wounded.

The Red Cross said at least six of its staff died and twelve more injured. The impoverished region, in the northeast of the nation, has suffered severe famine as conflict interrupts agriculture. Farmers are unable to work owing to bombs on their land. The Red Cross said volunteers were at the camp, home to thousands, to distribute food.

The military said the Air Force was dispatched to deal with “remnants” of the Boko Haram militant group, which it claims to be in a final push against. Major General Leo Irabor, who led the operation, said, “Unfortunately, the strike was conducted but it turned out that other civilians were somewhere around the area and they were affected”. Irabor said two soldiers were amongst the dead and others were wounded.

Military spokesman General Rabe Abubakar said the military are “all in pain” after the disaster, adding “in a military operation such as this, from time to time these things do occur.” Irabor promised an investigation. President Muhammadu Buhari said he was saddened by “this regrettable operational mistake” and sought calm.

“This large-scale attack on vulnerable people who have already fled from extreme violence is shocking and unacceptable,” MSF operational chief Dr Jean-Clément Cabrol said. The Red Cross said it has staff and facilities ready in neighbouring Cameroon and Chad to assist. “The whole camp is controlled by the army and no one can come in or out without being checked,” said MSF head of emergencies Hugues Robert. Robert added the group knew travel and work in the area was dangerous, and took precautions.

Helicopters have been evacuating the wounded, including a United Nations helicopter which brought four medical personnel and 400kg (900lb) of emergency medical aid, and left with eight wounded Red Cross workers. The UN is in the midst of an appeal for aid to the famine-hit region.

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Wikinews interviews specialists on South Korea military parade

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

On Tuesday, South Korea staged a huge military parade to mark its armed forces’ 65th anniversary in a display of long-range missiles considered a direct threat to North Korea. 11,000 troops and 190 different weapons systems were on display in the parade. Wikinews interviewed several specialists about the parade’s possible significance.

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Buying Cars From Japan? Don T Forget These 4 Things

Buying Cars From Japan? Don T Forget These 4 Things

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Buying Cars from Japan? Don t Forget These 4 Things

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Kyoko Nitori

You re all set in your new venture: buying cars from Japan. You already have a couple of car models in mind and you may also have chosen a website to browse through. Is that enough? Aren t you forgetting something? To make sure you re on the right track in finding the right car for you and for your family, here are 4 things you should keep in mind as you go on your online shopping.

Import regulations

It would be unfortunate if you have finally settled on a great car that fits all of your needs, only to find out it couldn t be imported into your country. Different countries have different restrictions about importing new and used cars, trucks, buses, and even auto parts, so check your national import laws and regulations. These regulations would state who can import (usually natural-born citizens and some migrants), what can be imported, details on the import application process, and the requirements needed for importation.

LHD or RHD?

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LHD refers to left-hand drive; RHD of course is right-hand drive. Which driving mode does your country use? Some websites fail to properly separate LHD and RHD vehicles, making it tedious for customers to sift through their stock. Some customers

buying cars from Japan

settle for the wrong handed vehicle and simply have their car converted upon arrival in their country. Though many countries allow the use of both kinds of vehicles as long as you stay on the right side of the road, it would be better to buy a car that would be easier to handle considering your country s traffic flow. Technically, the steering wheel placement (which tells whether the car is LHD or RHD) is opposite to the traffic flow: left-hand traffic countries use RHD vehicles; right-hand traffic countries use LHD.

Pricing terminologies

FOB, CIF, C&F these are acronyms you would encounter when buying cars from Japan, and all of these have something to do with the price of a vehicle for sale. What do they mean? FOB, or Free on Board, is the most basic price, which includes a sold car s transport from the dealer s stock yard up to the port where it is to be shipped. It doesn t include the cost of transportation and marine insurance yet; if you want to include these expenses in the dealer s price computation, ask for the CIF amount, or Cost Insurance and Freight. C&F means cost and freight, which is basically CIF but minus the marine insurance.

Secure payment

Online shopping for cars, though easy and convenient, does have a few risks, especially if you don t personally know the seller which is commonly the case. How can you protect yourself from scams and fraudulent exporters? You may check the seller s background and look for feedback regarding their trade practices. If customer testimonials are good, the probability that the seller is trustworthy is good as well. In addition, opt to pay for your car using a secure payment service, which holds your money until you receive your car in the promised condition. Only then will the seller receive your payment.

Keep these things in mind as you go on buying cars from Japan to make your import experience easy, safe, and hassle-free.

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SEPTA buys rail cars from NJ Transit to deal with crowding

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

As gas prices have risen in the United States, the regional transport authority for southeastern Pennsylvania, SEPTA, has seen a sharp increase in ridership, which has caused overcrowding on the trains.

“As fuel prices have continued to rise, SEPTA ridership has steadily increased and is the highest in 18 years,” said SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey. Monthly ridership was 22 percent higher last month than a year ago.

“They have crushed loads on their rail lines, already where people are standing, and there’s not enough seats,” said Rich Bickel, the director of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

“At peak times some railcars are standing room only and commuter parking lots are nearly full. All Regional Rail lines are running near full capacity and the train station parking lots are at about 90 percent capacity or more,” SEPTA spokesperson Felipe Suarez said.

While SEPTA awaits new Silverliner V trains from Hyundai Rotem, which begin arriving in 2009, it had hoped to lease eight rail cars from New Jersey Transit, at an agreed-upon rate of US$10,000 per month. However, due to problems with insurance and liability indemnification, the deal fell through, according to Casey.

SEPTA has entered a new agreement to purchase the eight rail cars from NJ Transit. The transit authority will pay US$670,000 for the cars and assorted supplies plus one additional inoperative car which will be used for spare parts. The rail cars will be operated using a SEPTA provided locomotive as they are not self-propelled.

The cars are being disposed of by NJ Transit because it has switched from single-floor cars to double-decker cars.

SEPTA is expecting to raise US$3.1 million by selling rail that has been out of service since 1981 at auction.

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Electric vehicles can be less green than classic fuel cars, Norwegian study finds

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

A Norwegian University of Science and Technology study released Thursday found electric vehicles have a potential for higher eco-toxicity and greenhouse impact than conventional cars. The study includes an examination of the electric car’s life cycle as a whole rather than a study of the electric car’s environmental impact during the use phase.

The researchers conducted a comparison of the environmental impact of electric cars in view of different ratios of green-to-fuel electricity energy sources. In the case of mostly coal- or oil-based electricity supply, electric cars are disadvantageous compared to classic diesel cars with the greenhouse effect impact being up to two times larger.

The researchers found that in Europe, electric cars pose a “10% to 24% decrease in global warming potential (GWP) relative to conventional diesel or gasoline vehicles”.

The researchers suggest to improve eco-friendliness of electric vehicles by “reducing vehicle production supply chain impacts and promoting clean electricity sources in decision making regarding electricity infrastructure” and using the electric cars for a longer time, so that the use phase plays a more important role in the electric vehicle life cycle.

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Smoke from massive warehouse fire in Buffalo, New York USA can be seen 40 miles away

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Monday, May 14, 2007

Buffalo, New York —A massive warehouse complex of at least 5 buildings caught on fire in Buffalo, New York on 111 Tonawanda Street, sending a plume of thick, jet black colored smoke into the air that could be seen as far away as 40 miles.

As of 6:40 a.m., the fire was under control, and firefighters were attempting to stop it from spreading, but could not get to the center of the fire because of severe amounts of debris. Later in the morning, the fire was extinguished.

“The fire is mostly under debris at this point. It’s under control, but it’s under some debris. We really can’t get to it. We’re just going to have to keep on pouring water on it so it doesn’t spread,” said Thomas Ashe, the fire chief for the North Buffalo based fire division who also added that at one point, at least 125 firefighters were on the scene battling the blaze. One suffered minor injures and was able to take himself to the hospital to seek medical attention.

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. as many as 3 explosions rocked the warehouse sending large mushroom clouds of thick black smoke into the air. After the third explosion, heat could be felt more than 100 feet away. The fire started in the front, one story building then quickly spread to three others, but fire fighters managed to stop the flames from spreading onto the 3 story building all the way at the back.

According to a Buffalo Police officer, who wished not to be named, the fire began at about 7:00 p.m. [Eastern time], starting as a one alarm fire. By 8:00 p.m., three fire companies were on the scene battling the blaze. Police also say that a smaller fire was reported in the same building on Saturday night, which caused little damage.

At the start of the fire, traffic was backed up nearly 4 miles on the 198 expressway going west toward the 190 Interstate and police had to shut down the Tonawanda street exit because the road is too close to the fire.

At one point, traffic on the 198 was moving so slow, at least a dozen people were seen getting out of their cars and walking down the expressway to watch the fire. That prompted as many as 10 police cars to be dispatched to the scene to force individuals back into their cars and close off one of the 2 lanes on the westbound side.

One woman, who wished not to be named as she is close to the owner of the warehouse, said the building is filled with “classic cars, forklifts, and money” and that owner “does not have insurance” coverage on the property. The building is not considered abandoned, but firefighters said that it is vacant.

Officials in Fort Erie, Ontario were also swamped with calls to fire departments when the wind blew the smoke over the Niagra River and into Canada.

It is not known what caused the fire, but a car is suspected to have caught on fire and there are reports from police and hazmat crews, that there were also large barrels of diesel fuel being stored in one building. Firefighters say the cause of the blaze is being treated as “suspicious.” The ATF is investigating the fire and will bring dogs in to search the debris.

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