Wikinews interviews candidate for New York City mayor Vitaly Filipchenko

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In early May, Wikinews extended an invitation to Vitaly Filipchenko, an independent candidate in the 2021 New York City mayoral election, set to take place November 2nd, alongside other candidates. Filipchenko answered some questions about his policies and campaign during a phone interview.

Filipchenko, registered on the New York City Campaign Finance Board as Vitaly A. Filipchenko, is the first Russian candidate for New York City mayor, being born in Tomsk, Siberia in 1973, according to news agency Sputnik. He has since naturalised as a United States citizen. According to the web site, Filipchenko has been educated in road construction and maintenance and owns a moving services company; he describes himself on his web site as a “small business owner”. On his web site’s platform page, he says that “[m]y English may not be perfect – but my platform is.”

Incumbent Democrat mayor Bill de Blasio, who won re-election in the 2017 New York City mayoral election by 66.5%, cannot run for a third term under term limits. As of April 28, 22 candidates are currently running, the majority of whom are also Democrats. Ahead of the June Democratic primary for New York City mayor, a poll conducted May 23 and 24 by WPIX and Emerson College of 12 Democratic candidates with a margin of error of 3.2 per cent has former commissioner for the New York City Department of Sanitation Kathryn Garcia and Borough President of Brooklyn Eric Adams leading with 21.1% and 20.1%, respectively.

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Pet Adoption Reasons To Adopt Pets}

Submitted by: Allice Williams

When it comes to changing the world through adopting pets people are taking puppy steps. Over the last ten years, the number of people who are willing to adopt pets is in constant growth. You might say that the fuzzy and warm feel-good factor that often comes when you save an abandoned pet is encouraging people to do it.

There is more than 13.000 independent (not monitored by any national organization) community animal shelters in the United States. Every year around 7.6 million animals enter these shelters. Of those, approximately 3.4 million are cats and 3.9 million are dogs. The number of euthanized animals goes up to 2.7 million per year (1.4 million cats and 1.2 million dogs).

Of all the dogs that enter shelters, around 35% get adopted, 31% get euthanized and 26% of dogs get returned to their owner. When it comes to cats around 37% get adopted, 41% get euthanized and less than 5% of cats get returned to their owner. Adopt a pet save a life!

Seven great reasons to adopt rescue pets

1. Not starting from scratch

After buying a puppy, you essentially end up with an infant in your home. A completely unsocialised, untrained little creature who thinks the box you bought him is a jail. He mistakes the papers for him to squat on for an awesome toy to be shredded, your best shoes for food and sees your new carpet for ideal substitute for grass when nature calls.

Most rescue dogs have history of being house dogs. Thanks to the fact that they may have spent some time with a foster family who have taught them the ropes, you get them with at least some basic manners. An adopted older cat, compared to an attention-seeking lively kitten is likely to be content being home alone which makes her an ideal pet for someone with an active lifestyle.

2. Perfect pet-match

Reliable rescue organisations list adoptable pets that have been health-checked, assessed for basic manners, toilet training and temperament. This should be very helpful in finding the perfect pet-match for your lifestyle and family.

3. What you see is what you get

When buying a baby pet, you’re never really sure what type of adult pet will he turn out to be. All puppies are playful and cute, but until they’re about two years old their adult personalities aren’t really visible. So, you can’t be sure if you’re getting a couch potato or a dog who wants to play ALL the time.

When it comes to adopting a rescue dog, you already know whether it fits your idea of the ideal companion and what the dog’s personality is like. Also, from day one you know if there are any problem areas that needs addressing to.

The same can be said of kittens and cats. They mature a little quicker, and their adult personality is visible by the time theyre one year old. So, just like with dogs, with an adult cat you know what youre getting. A lap cat stays a lap cat and its easy to see if it will fit easily into a multi-cat household.

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4. The bond is just as strong

An abandoned adult dog is often eager to become part of a loving pack and, as soon as they feel secure and safe, will bond with a new family. As a matter of fact, rescue dogs often eagerly please and win-over their new owners. Puppies rescued from puppy mills can take this to the extreme, they will follow you from one room to another just to stay close to you at all times.

Most adult cats also like that feeling of belongingness. Theyll either find a cosy spot close to you or curl up at the foot of the bed. Unlike them, kitten will probably spend the night attacking anything low enough to jump on, including you, running and climbing.

5. Adult pets are better for families

Older pets are often better with kids. Kittens and puppies usually like to play rough and can harm children by scratching, nipping or biting. A large breed pup, if over-excited, can accidentally knock children over. But children too can be a little over-excited around kittens and puppies, and an accidental knock, prod or pull can cause harm to young animals too. Generally, adult pets are mellow in nature and usually more patient and cautious around children.

6. A good example for your kids

Rescue pet adoption is a wonderful opportunity for your children to learn the essential values of caring, compassion, and the generous act of giving someone a second chance.

7. A cost-effective choice

Have in mind that when you buy a kitten or puppy the animal will probably need to be health-checked and vaccinated. Often desexed, wormed and treated for fleas too. When you adopt a rescued pet all those medical expenses are already taken care of.

Why do pets end up in rescue?

USA is a nation of animal-lovers. So, how come thousands and thousands of pets end up homeless every year? The tragic truth behind this fact is, most of homeless cats and dogs do have families, it’s just that they’re lost and unable to reunite with them. Incredibly, less than 10% of rescue pets have been dumped or surrendered and rescue kittens are more than often the offspring of a stray cat.

It’s very important to have these facts in mind if youre considering adopting a pet. This only proves that abandoned animals are nothing less than regular pets. These poor creatures have really no other need but one – a second chance in life.

Why aren’t rescue pets free?

This is a frequently popping question and it isn’t hard to see why most people would think that. In their opinion if they’re willing to adopt a homeless cat or dog there should be no adoption fee. To tell the truth, it would be perfectly reasonable in a perfect world.

However, all rescue pets have to be examined by a vet, microchipped, desexed and vaccinated. Also, dogs must be tested for heartworm too. All these expenses are paid by the rescue group out of their own pocket. By charging an adoption fee they’re only recouping these costs in order to make the rescue process sustainable.

In most cases, the basic medical expenses incurred are covered by the adoption fee you pay. However, additional costs of the pet receiving any extra medical treatment won’t be covered by the adoption fee. Adoption fees usually sit in the region between $100 and $700.

In comparison to this, an average price for a pet store puppy (that most likely came from a puppy farm) is from $600 to $1,200. What’s more, you still have to pay for microchipping, desexing and vaccinations. So, all added up, rescue pets are a bargain!

So, if you’re convinced where to start?

A great joy, but also a huge responsibility comes from adopting a pet, so the decision to adopt shouldn’t be taken lightly. Lots of things need considering to make absolutely sure you’re making the right choice for you, your lifestyle and your family. Some of the things worth considering are:

If your daily schedule is busy, an adult cat would probably be the excellent companion for you.

If you work long hours away from home and travel a lot, it’s most likely not the right time for pet adoption.

Your pet will have needs over the next 10-15 years, are you prepared to pay for them? Food, veterinary bills, grooming, and pet supplies can easily add up to thousands of dollars over the pet’s lifetime.

If you’re making plans for a major lifestyle change, such as new baby, moving or a marriage, until things settle down in your life put your pet adoption plans on hold.

If despite everything you still think the time is right for you to adopt a pet, make sure to check out some articles about pet adoption offering top tips about choosing a right pet.

Finding a good rescue group

There are plenty of organisations and people out there claiming to offer rescue services. Indeed, some of them are doing a fantastic job, but how can you see a difference between a good rescue group and a not-so-good rescue group? A good rescue group will most likely have these four signs:

1. Responsibility

The most important thing is, they should be devoted to desexing their animals. A sure sign of a not reputable organisation is for them to be willing to give you a breeding age pet that has not been desexed. Never do business with them.

2. Commitment

They have a honest interest in the life-long welfare of their animals. Make sure your adoption contract includes a clause that you can return the pet to them, just in case the adoption doesn’t work out for either you or the pet.

3. Attentiveness

They are happy and willing to spend as much time as necessary to discuss your lifestyle, expectations and requirements, answering any questions you have and addressing any of your concerns. Also, they should be open to offering pet advice, if you need it after the adoption.

4. Attention to detail

They conduct a detailed adoption screening process. Although it might be intimidating to be asked personal questions by a stranger, the more open you are with them, the more easily it will be for them to match you with the right pet. Also, you can use this as a great opportunity to screen the rescue group!

Cant adopt, but willing to help?

If you are really willing to get involved in rescue but you can’t adopt at the time, You might want to consider volunteering. You could spend some time with the animals, groom them, or donate pet supplies or much-needed food. Also, one of the options is becoming a temporary foster parent for pets.

Saving a life, getting a healthy pet, feeling better, saving money and not supporting pet stores and puppy mills are just some of the reasons to adopt a pet instead of buying one. So what are you waiting for? Go find your perfect pet!

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Micronesia left behind by the Paralympic movement

Thursday, August 30, 2012

London, England — At the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) press conference Monday, Sir Philip Craven indicated the goal of the IPC is to grow disability sport globally. At the same time, according to Paul Bird of the Oceania Paralympic Committee, the Micronesian of Oceania has been left completely behind by the Paralympic movement.

According to a member of the Oceania Paralympic Committee, the IPC recognizes fewer countries than the International Olympic Committee, with IPC rules prohibiting countries from becoming full members of the organization if their independence is not clear. This rule dates back to the organization’s founding and no serious attempts have been made to change it since.

As many Micronesian countries are not viewed as independent countries, they cannot join. This includes Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The only eligibility route for elite athletes with disabilities in these countries to the Paralympic Games is through their home country, which for most of the Micronesian region is the United States; they have to compete against better-funded and better-supported competitors to earn national team selection. No disability sport competitors from Micronesia were chosen to represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

This problem is not unique to Micronesia, with the United States territories of Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands not being represented as members of the United States team in 2012.

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Major magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes central Italy

Monday, April 6, 2009

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a major moment magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck Central Italy at 3:32 a.m. local time with a 4.8 aftershock about an hour after. Earlier reports from the USGS had said the quake was a 6.7. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics registered the quake at a Richter magnitude of 5.8.

The epicenter was registered 95 kilometres (60 miles) Northeast of Italy’s capital of Rome. It registered a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles). At least nine aftershocks, with the highest being a magnitude 4.8, have shaken the area since the initial earthquake.

At least 150 people have been killed in the region and officials say the death toll is likely to rise. According to the RAI (Italian public broadcasting service) and press agencies, at least 1,500 people have been injured. No less than six people, four children, and an elderly woman, are reported to have been killed in a building collapse in L’Aquila, where most of the shaking was felt and at least six students are trapped beneath the rubble of a partially collapsed college dormitory. The USGS says nearly 70,000 people live in L’Aquila, with hundreds of thousands more people residing in the surrounding areas.

Several buildings are reported to be collapsed or damaged in the city, including a church and school. The BBC reports the area as “hard hit.” BNOnews reports that there are thousands of buildings damaged or collapsed in the region. Reports say as many as 50,000 houses and buildings have been destroyed, leaving thousands of people homeless. The mayor of L’Aquila, Massimo Cialente, declared that Onna fraction, a small conglomerate of houses near the capital of Abruzzo, was completely destroyed.

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has declared a state of emergency for the region, and is returning to Italy to coordinate the relief operations. The Minister of the Interior, Roberto Maroni, is also travelling to L’Aquila to offer collaboration from the government.

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman contacted Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini to offer the assistance of Israel’s natural disaster SAR teams.

This is the deadliest quake in Italy since November 23, 1980, when nearly 3,000 people were killed in a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Southern Italy in the Irpinia region. At least 10,000 were injured with over 300,000 being left homeless.

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How To Find A Web Design Company In Las Vegas

Submitted by: Hunter Henry

Today with the advent of computer and internet it has become tremendously easy and straightforward to sell your desired products, goods and other services with the help from an effectively built website that can easily gratify all your website expectations in the most business centric manner. However, it is of paramount importance to select the most dependable and efficient web Design Company that can completely fulfill all your business tasks and other goals as per your requirement. Web Design Las Vegas or if you want to find the most productive website company in Las Vegas then you have to follow certain basic guidelines that may be exceptionally helpful in your overall search. The foremost thing which you can do is to explore the Google search engine and you could get all the relevant web design companies in Las Vegas at your perusal. You can do the uncomplicated search by utilizing the company name or domain name of the enterprise. Alternatively, you can employ vital keywords like swindle; rip off, objections and problems. This positive strategy can definitely save a lot of your precious time and energy for sure.

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Web Design Las Vegas or to discover the finest web design company you can consider new companies who will have passion, drive and commitment to serve the customers in the most thorough and professional manner. This can be the best bet depending upon your prerequisites. You should definitely get in touch with those customers who may have already used the services of a particular web design company in Las Vegas. You can acquire extremely productive reviews from those clients. You must look into the overall working mechanisms like business portfolios, pattern, designing, implementation, use of graphics and many others facets to get the finest impression about the web design company.

Lastly, you should never pay the whole amount before the work begins. Most companies may force you to pay the amount in full. Don t pay the amount in full unless and until you are 100% sure about the end result. Concurrently, while finding the premium web design compnmay in Las Vegas try to select that company which does not give long contract to sign. Long contract given by the company may include certain intricate business statements which you may not be able to understand properly.

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Possible first case of mad cow disease in Sweden

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

A suspected case of BSE, better known as mad cow disease, has been discovered in Sweden at a farm near Västerås some 80 kilometres west of Stockholm.

The affected farm has been quarantined and no ruminants from the farm are allowed to be sold or transported. The cow was destroyed earlier after symptoms of calving paralysis had been discovered, and the tests where carried out in accordance to rules set by the European Union (EU).

The Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) analysed a specimen from the cow at the farm this weekend. The tests confirmed the presence of BSE and the specimen was sent for further analysis at a United Kingdom laboratory.

If the British analysis confirms BSE in the specimen, it will be the first case of BSE in Sweden. The affected farmer told the Swedish public service radio: “As my father said, if we have to make history it would be a pity to do it this way.”

BSE isn’t transmitted directly between animals, but rather from feedstuffs containing tainted tissues from infected ruminants to healthy animals. Such cattle feeds have been prohibited in Sweden for many years, but as the affected cow was born in 1994 she might have been given such food in her early life.

The disease has been declining in the EU after restrictions and regulations were put in place or tightened following an epidemic of the disease in humans in the UK. In that outbreak 150 people died.

Sweden has been considered a low-risk country. Ten previous tests have all proven to be false alarms.

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Israel evicts two Palestinian families from their homes

Monday, August 3, 2009

Two Palestinian families who have been living in East Jerusalem since 1956, were evicted from their homes on Sunday after an Israeli court rejected their appeal filed against the eviction. The eviction comes after increasing international pressure on Israel to stop settlement activity and end home evictions.

Israeli security forces entered the homes at 6:00 a.m. (local time) and forcibly removed the family and international activists who were also living in the homes. At least 19 children were among those removed. Al Jazeera reports that a family was beaten with batons as they tried to get back into their house. JTA reports that Jewish families moved into the homes shortly after the Palestinian families were evicted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid biblical claim to the areas of East Jerusalem and has stated that Jews have the right to live anywhere in the city. Although Jerusalem is internationally recognized as occupied territory, Israel continues to evict Palestinians and instead build Jewish only apartments in the area, an action which is considered to be illegal under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Israel has plans for 350 new apartment buildings in East Jerusalem. U.N special coordinator for Middle East Peace, Robert Serry, condemned the evictions as “totally unacceptable”.

The international community, including the United States, has called on Israel to stop settlement activity and allow for the creation of a Palestinian state.

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A Simple Guide To Roof Maintenance For Homeowners

A Simple Guide to Roof Maintenance for Homeowners

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R.Anderson

Your roof is an important part of your home and perhaps the most expensive part to replace or renovate. Your roof is what protects the inside of your home from rain, snow, wind, blazing sun and moisture. A good roof also reduces your heating and energy bills. Thus it is important to carry out regular roofing maintenance to ensure that your roof remains in a good condition.

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Many homeowners look at various home renovation tasks to maintain the inside of their home, but they tend to neglect the roof. Paying attention to your roof only after you have detected a leak is too late. Often times fixing a leak may not be a simple job especially if the roof is in a poor condition due to years of negligence. Age and Misconceptions: The most common type of roofing system in North America is the asphalt shingles. According to the home builder association, these type of roofs can last anywhere between 10 to 15 years. However, many people falsely believe that the roof does not need any maintenance until it has reached the above age. Unfortunately, this is the wrong assumption that could be very costly. Another false assumption is that asphalt shingles last longer in warmer regions. In fact, asphalt shingles last longer in cooler areas than in warmer areas. Thermal shocks damage these types of roof when the temperature changes within a relatively short period of time. Regular Inspections: To ensure that your roof will remain in good conditions, it is important to carry out at least one to two inspections each year. This way you can detect and repair a small issue before it become critical. Replacing the entire portion or even parts of your shingles is a very costly home renovation project. You can save yourself lots of money and headache if you just take an hour to inspect your roof or call in an expert to check it out for you. Simple Chores: Roofing maintenance is not necessarily a heavy burden; simple chores can prolong the life of your roof. For instance, it is important that each fall you check your gutter to make sure that leaves and branches are not blocking the drainage. If the water does not drain properly, it can damage your roof. Poor drainage during the cold season will cause the water to freeze which can further damage your roof. Don’t be shy: Perhaps the most daunting part of roof maintenance is claiming or going on the top. Apart from the challenge of climbing to the top, it may not be safe for you to be up there. Therefore, it is sometimes best to call a trusted professional to check it out for you. The professionals have all the safety tools to ensure that they can look at every corner and all spots. If you neglect your roof until you detect a large leak in your home, you may be forced to go through a costly home renovation project that could have been easily prevented. As you can see it is easy to maintain and prolong the life of your roof. Following the above tips can save you lots of headache and help to keep your money in your wallet.

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Israeli airstrikes damage more offices housing international journalists in Gaza City

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Yesterday night, in separate Israeli airstrikes, the offices of Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Al Jazeera English were struck or damaged in Gaza City. The airstrike struck the Al-Showa media building, the third such strike in three days.

“A short while ago, the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] targeted a Hamas intelligence operations center on the seventh floor of a media building in Gaza. A direct hit was confirmed,” said the IDF in a statement. “The Hamas terrorists weren’t in the media building to be interviewed. They were there to communicate with field operatives and plan attacks”.

Journalists in Gaza City in particular, have been victims of violence in the past three days. Earlier yesterday, three Palestinian journalists were killed in two separate airstrikes. Al-Aqsa cameramen Mahmoud al-Koumi and Husam Salameh were killed when an Israeli airstrike struck their car which was reported to be marked as ‘Press.’ Al-Quds Educational Radio personality Muhammad Abu Aisha was killed in the second airstrike which also struck his car. On Sunday, at least six journalists were injured when an Israeli airstrike first struck the Al-Showa media building housing international journalists. Sky News, RT News, Ma’an news agency, and al-Quds TV, among other agencies, all have offices located in the building.

The IDF has admitted to targeting buildings belonging to media outlets, but states that such buildings are used for “Hamas’ operational communications” and denies that any journalists were targets.

“We obviously knew there were journalists in the building, so we did not attack other floors in the building”, said Avital Leibovich, a spokesperson for the IDF on Monday.

In an interview on the English channel of Al Jazeera, also on Monday, an Israeli government spokesperson said “As far as I know, no foreign journalists were hurt whatsoever” in the airstrike on Sunday. “I am not aware…oh you are talking about…first of all, maybe we have a discussion about who is a journalist,” added the spokesperson who claims that Al-Aqsa is a Hamas control facility. The spokesperson went on to add that, “From our point of view, that’s not a legitimate journalist like an Al Jazeera journalist” and that none of those injured was a “bona fide journalist.”

According to the AFP’s own report, they were warned directly by the IDF via their Twitter account not to setup offices in the Showa building in a message saying, “This building housed a Hamas intelligence HQ, do not be used as human shields.”

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