French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez announces retirement

Saturday, October 7, 2006

In the 2006 World Cup final, Fabien Barthez’s mistake allowed Materazzi to score a decisive goal.The bald keeper, who’ll be remembered for being top-head kissed at the start of each international match by teammate Laurent Blanc, was desperately hoping for revenge against Italy last September in the Stade de France but Grégory Coupet became the #1 rated French football goalkeeper therefore pushing Fabien in retirement announced officially yesterday.

British TV presenter Rico Daniels tells Wikinews about being ‘The Salvager’

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Rico Daniels is a British TV presenter living in France who is known for his two television series — The Salvager — whilst he still lived in the UK and then Le Salvager after he moved to France. Rico has been in a variety of jobs but his passion is now his profession – he turns unwanted ‘junk’ into unusual pieces of furniture. Rico’s creations and the methods used to fabricate them are the subject of the Salvager shows.

Rico spoke to Wikinews in January about his inspiration and early life, future plans, other hobbies and more. Read on for the full exclusive interview, published for the first time:

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Shruti Sinha Know what cricket really meansCricket, the most passionate game in the world is enjoyed by all the age groups. Right now, it has become the heart throb of many cricket lovers. It is very bitter, but true that cricket is overshadowing other games. Even, it has become more important than our national game, Hockey. There are questions to discuss over it. Like cricket, its players and their records are also evergreen. A budding cricket player wants to become a member of Indian Cricket Team once in their life. Various commercials in different media are advertised to endorse the game. The field is packed when there is any match of cricket. People enjoy every moment and encourage their favorite team to win the match. The sensational environment makes the match more interesting. Cricket has become the anthem of young generation and especially in India it is celebrated as a festival. The cricket mania has continued for years and makes a special place among people with the stunning performances. In school also, the cricket has become the hot topic of essay, debate, group discussion and others. The game can vary from one-day, test match, recently to twenty-twenty. The duration of a game depends on numbers of over have to be played. The rules should be followed by both the teams, having eleven players each. The pitch is generally rectangular in shape and about 22 yard long. Both the team’s captains have their own significant role. Umpires are also there who takes every decision when on the field. Being a dignified game, the cricket requires lots of practice, team spirit and sense of discipline. All of them combine together to give the perfection. Right now, online cricket has become the latest craze. Numerous cricket games are available in the internet that keep the people engaged and help them to kill their empty time. There are certain interesting facts about the cricket. Do you know?Fact 1: As per the saying, cricket is generally originates in England. This is so because the people of England raise sheep as the grass was so short and the thing became possible to make a lump of wool. Fact 2: The first ever match of cricket played in 1646.Fact 3: At the time of 1760, pitching a ball in the air became very normal.Fact 4: Do you know when the longest cricket match was played? It was in 1939, played between England and South Africa. Fact 5: The general reason behind pausing or suspending of any cricket match is bad light or rain. Fact 6: The funniest incident happens when the game was stopped because a pig just ran in the field and match got suspended. At Sports Simba, you can buy cricket products at most reasonable rates. Actually, it is a Delhi based company that helps the budding sports person and maniac to play well. We are also sports crazy and this one single reason forces us to make this wonderful company. Here, you can find any kind of sports elements and wear.

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Wikinews interviews Australian Statistician Brian Pink

Monday, April 7, 2008

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is responsible for some of Australia’s largest surveys, including the Census of Population and Housing, held every five years. At its head is the Australian Statistician. The current Statistician, Brian Pink, started in his position on March 5, 2007, following the retirement of predecessor Dennis Trewin. Wikinews recently caught up with Brian Pink to talk with him about his first year in the position, as well as his previous tenure as Government Statistician at Statistics New Zealand, and the state of mathematical education in Australia.

((WikiNews)) : Good afternoon.

Brian Pink: Good afternoon.

((WN)) : And congratulations on spending a year as Australian Statistician.

BP: Yes, it’s gone very quickly. (laughs)

Modern radio drama Paranoria, TX releases 100th episode

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Paranoria, TX, a modern radio drama hosted at internet-based AstroNet Radio, released its 100th episode. The episode is titled The People’s Choice and aired on Monday.

The station’s web site describes the show as “old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin!” In its early days, the show was featured solely at the long-running internet radio site TogiNet Radio, a site focused on talk radio. In late 2015, TogiNet established AstroNet Radio as a subsidiary station. The show originally featured amateur voice actors, local to East Texas. After some time, professional actors/talent came to be featured intermittently. Some of those were

  • Kevin Betzer from television series Deep South Paranormal.
  • Clu Gulager notably from The Virginian and The Fall Guy.
  • John Gulager notably as director of Piranha 3DD.
  • Diane Ayala Goldner notably from horror film franchise Feast.
  • Vernon Wells notably from the films Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Weird Science.

Wikinews caught up with the show’s producer, George Jones, to discuss the show.

((WN)) First, tell our readers about Paranoria, Texas.

George Jones: Paranoria, TX started out as a little show that could. We really didn’t know what we were doing but we wanted to do Old School radio in a brand new format which consisted of a new script every week with a cast of voice actors. The result was a surprising hit and now the show has grown into something completely different than what it was in the beginning and we have followers worldwide. The basic premise of the story is that there is a group of nerds who come together plotting to take over the world but end up saving it time and again.

((WN)) When did the idea for the show first come to you?

GJ: I was called into the [TogiNet] studio for an interview about one of my events and while I was there the DJ asked me if I had ever thought about doing a radio show myself. I had no idea what I was going to do but I was intrigued and after a little brainstorming and utilizing my own creativity the show was born.

((WN)) You’ve written most of the scripts, right? Has anyone else helped you with writing?

GJ: I have written 90% of the scripts for the show. Eric Nivens, Alan Mendez, Jeremy Nagel and Matt McBride have also written a few scripts. It gets tough running a brand new 20-page script every week but somehow we’ve managed for almost a hundred weeks. We thank God for fans who keep us going, otherwise it would not have made it for so long.

Jones estimates since the first episode, the show has been downloaded roughly 30,000 times. The show is set to feature a spin-off series soon.

Senior UK politicians talk at Confederation of British Industry conference

Monday, November 21, 2016

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn both spoke at the annual Confederation of British Industry conference today, talking about Britain after its planned ‘Brexit’ from the European Union, and future plans for business.

May formally announced plans to cut corporation tax from 20%, without giving details, in order to discourage businesses from leaving the UK post-Brexit. Corbyn said in his speech he believes investment by the government on things such as infrastructure improvements is shared ground between Labour and businesses but “businesses will need to contribute” meaning “some increase in corporation tax” under his administration.

Theresa May also toned down plans to put ordinary workers on corporate boards, a campaign promise from running to become leader of the ruling Conservative Party. She said she is working to create a “model that works for everyone” after consulting firms and the general public, with possible plans including panels or advisory committees. The General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress responded by saying “Theresa May made a clear promise to have workers represented on company boards […] This is not the way to show that you want to govern for ordinary working people.” Jeremy Corbyn also criticised this announcement saying “we need to see genuine employee representation at board level, which the prime minister promised, but I see is already backing away from.”

Theresa May also announced she wishes to spend £2Bn annually in research and development, as well as plans to start a small business research initiative to look into helping innovators get ahead. Jeremy Corbyn however said he plans to spend 3% of the UK’s GDP on R&D, significantly more than specified by May.

Jeremy Corbyn’s plans for the UK’s economy focussed on investment. Speaking at the conference he said “First and foremost, a Labour government will prioritise investing in our economy.” As well as the investment in research, Corbyn also promised funds for areas including house building and infrastructure. This would be controlled by the proposed “National Investment Bank”. Corbyn said “Our National Investment Bank will deliver long term strategic investment in our under-powered infrastructure and provide the patient finance that our businesses need across the country.”

May told the conference she would not give “a running commentary on every twist and turn” of the Brexit negotiations. This comes after allegation in the press that she she has no plan to keep under wraps, a claim that has been backed up by an alleged leaked internal government memo that talks about a “lack of overall negotiation strategy” within government.

Find Vaping Products And Variable Mods In Riverhead, Ny

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Vaping has become a popular trend among many individuals. Sometimes, it is used to ease the process of quitting smoking. Often, it is used for a fun and pleasurable experience for friends to enjoy together. There are many types of vaporizers, as well as flavors of products to use in the vaporizer. Many people have begun personalizing their vaporizer to perform and look a way that expresses their unique vaping method. There are Variable Mods in Riverhead NY, anyone can use to personalize vaping systems. These mods can add features to the vaporizer to make it easier or more pleasurable to enjoy the many flavors of vaping. They can also be used to create a personalized look to a person’s vaporizer to express their unique style.

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From the beginning, e-cigarettes have been a very successful method for quitting smoking. They offered a safer method for receiving nicotine. Usually distributed through a mist of water vapor, users could use the e-cig as they would a regular cigarette. This would allow them to receive the nicotine that their body craved without many of the other harmful toxins found in burning tobacco. For many, this method proved successful in allowing a person to lower their intake of nicotine until quitting completely. However, the habit of smoking sometimes remained. Many of these people continue to use vaporizing products without nicotine to ease this habit.

In addition to smokers, vaping has created a popular trend among non-smokers as well. There are many flavors and options that provide a safe and pleasurable experience. Websites, such as Realvaporinc.com, offer many different options for vaping. They provide a plethora of vaporizers and atomizers to choose from. They also over a large variety of e-liquid flavors for use in a vaporizer. This ensures a product right for any vaping customer. In addition to these products, they also offer Variable Mods in Riverhead NY. This can allow more experienced users to find the best options for their vaporizer. There are mods that can help distribute a better flow of vapor, as well as offer a rechargeable battery. There are also mods that can provide a unique style for the look of the vaporizer as well. This can allow a thoroughly pleasurable experience for all users. You can also visit them on Facebook for more information.

Manchester United defeats Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in Premier League 2015/2016

Monday, August 10, 2015

On Saturday, Manchester-based football club Manchester United defeated Tottenham-based football club Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 in Old Trafford stadium in Greater Manchester.

Both the teams had 50% possession of the ball. The match saw only five yellow cards, two for The Red Devils and three for away players. A total of 24 fouls were committed in the match, twelve by each side.

In the 22nd minute, Tottenham’s Kyle Walker scored an own goal which gave Manchester United three win-points. Manchester United’s defender Chris Smalling was awarded Man of The Match. Harry Kane displayed his skill during the game, but did not score.

Manchester United had five players debutants: Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, French defender Morgan Schneiderlin, Italian full back Matteo Darmian, 21-year-old Dutch winger Memphis Depay, and ex-Bayern Munich midfeilder Bastian Schweinsteiger who was substituted in at the 60th minute.

After the match, Walker said, “I tried to stick my foot in the way so that [Rooney would] kick my foot instead of the ball, so it’s a bit unlucky really as I’d made up a lot of ground to get there.”

Louis van Gaal, manager of Manchester United, said of Spaniard David de Gea, “I’m not the most important part. The most important part is the player and the club who wants to buy him. He’s our best player for the past two or three years so we cannot let him go so easily. We want to sell at the same level as we pay. We want to keep him of course.”


August 8, 2015
Manchester United 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur Old Trafford, Greater Manchester Attendance: 75,261 Referee: Jonathan Moss (The Football Association)
Juan Mata 90′ Bastian Schweinsteiger 69′ Kyle Walker 22′ (o.g.)Jan Vertonghen 27’Eric Dier 76’Dele Alli 90+1′

Botswana holds parliamentary elections

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Voters in Botswana will head to the polls this Friday to vote in parliamentary elections. The incumbent Democratic Party, in power since 1966, is expected to win the vote.

Some voters left their homes as early as 04.00 local time to be in time for the opening of polling stations two hours later, and voters moved through polling stations at a steady pace throughout the day.

About 700,000 residents are registered to vote. Joseph Gaie, lecturer in political ethics at Botswana University in Gaborone, told the Voice of America news agency that a good turnout had been expected.

Well a lot of people, elderly people take this as a duty – every five years they have to go and vote.

“Well a lot of people, elderly people take this as a duty – every five years they have to go and vote,” he said. “And then a lot of youth that have just come, this will be the first time that 18-year-olds vote, so they are very excited about it.”

Voting had proceeded without incidents or violence at polling stations, officials said. “We have not received any complaints of intimidation from any of the political parties,” said the head of the Southern African Development Community observer mission Francisco Madeira.

The two major opposition parties, the Botswana National Front and the Botswana Congress Party, are hoping to do much better this time than in previous elections and have indicated they may cooperate in parliament after the poll.

Botswana is a democracy that has seen consistent economic growth in the 43 years since it won independence from the UK. That growth is largely due to exports from the country’s diamond industry, which suffered dramatically in the global economic crisis. The net effect of that has seen an 11.5% contraction of the economy in the year that ended in June. The election results will be known on Saturday.

Utilizing Cash Advances Too Often Will Cause Budget Problems

Utilizing Cash Advances Too Often Will Cause Budget Problems

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Holly Petherbridge

If you are looking towards a cash advance in order supplement your income, you may want to keep looking for other solutions. An online cash advance is definitely a fast way to get extra cash for emergency purposes. Convenience and speed for immediate cash is appealing to struggling customers. As great as they can be to help out a financial crunch, they can also wreak havoc for a budget.

When the convenience starts to borderline on being a necessity, there needs to be some kind of financial intervention. The low cost cash advance is exactly that when used appropriately. People who are depending on the cash advances and take out five or more loans in a year are spending too much money on fees. A cash advance will extend a loan to a customer and charge a certain fee per one hundred dollars. When you are facing bank overdraft fees or late charges from your creditors, obtaining a cash advance online is a great way to save money. Depending on this loan each month in order to pay for regular expenses, the fees become a budget buster. When solving long-term debt problems, you want to find solutions which help your finances not hinder them. This money spent on fees could be the extra amount used to pay down debt.

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Most people who use these online cash advances have already fallen into some sort of debt and/or credit trouble. People are closing credit accounts or are running their balances to the maximum are finding their credit scores dropping. The utilization rate makes up about one third of your credit score. A creditor will look at how much money has already been spent towards your balances and compare how much you could potentially use if all balances are maxed out. The credit bureaus state that no more than 30% of your balance should be used at any given time. Closing credit cards and maxing balances are two of the most common reason for people to turn to lenders who do not use credit checks for approval. Those with credit problems are rampantly applying for online cash advances and payday loans because their utilization rate is keeping them from obtaining money anywhere else.

Once your debt has piled up and you find yourself relying on direct cash advances, it is time to do some remodeling of the budget. Strip your budget bare and reload your prioritized bills. Focus your income towards paying off your debt. Pay off one creditor at a time in order to raise your utilization rate. Building or rebuilding your credit will keep you from depending on cash advance loans each month.

Responsible online cash advance lenders work at educating customers on the dos and don\’ts of fast approval online cash advances. Use them as the help you need to get to the next paycheck when the abundant time-sensitive demand for payment is draining your bank account. The low cost cash advance will keep your budget running through the next month.

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