Wikinews interviews Ubuntu developer Fabrice

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Saturday, October 9, 2010

The 10.10 version of Ubuntu (codename Maverick Merkaat), a free operative system is to be released in the next few days. French Wikinews contributor Savant-fou (Baptiste) has interviewed Fabrice (fabrice_sp on Ubuntu), an Ubuntu’s MOTU (Master Of The Universe), member of the development team of the operative system.

Ubuntu is a computer operating system, based on Debian, which is created collaboratively by thousands of people. There are three official Ubuntu versions: Ubuntu Desktop Edition (for desktop and laptop PCs); Ubuntu Netbook Edition (for netbooks); and Ubuntu Server Edition (for use in servers).

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Correct Heavy Eyelids For Vision Preservation

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Correct Heavy Eyelids for Vision Preservation

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Due to the effect of gravity, if lack of exercise, muscles in our body would elongate. It is also the truth for forehead, eye brows and eyelids muscles. The elongation of eyelids are called sagging or heavy eyelids. For a time, it was considered to be an emblem of being sexy. However, today, it is no longer regarded to be sexy but to be morbid. What’s more, it may indicate impaired vision in the future.

Then how does heavy eyelids cause impaired vision? As muscles of forehead, eye brows or eyelids lose their tone, they would easily pool onto the lashes resulting in impaired vision. As time passing by, you would observe the distance between your eye brows and eye lashes have diminished and those once youthful eyelids look creased and lined.

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People who find they have heavy eyelids are suggested to go for a surgery. With a surgery, the brow and upper eyelids will be lifted so that they would not pool onto the lashes. Botox or other modalities are also used to correct sagging eyelids to preserve vision sometimes. Besides having surgeries, another way is to do specialized facial exercise. Just as exercise trims a thick waistline, slims inner and outer thighs and strengthens the abs, specific exercises can indeed lift sagging upper eyes, eye brows and more. Because such a condition falls to people over the age of 50, therefore, people at their 40s should begin to take those exercises to prevent this malady.

As the elongation of forehead would also result in heavy eyelids, it is also suggested to take isometric contraction exercise which is specially designed for frontalis muscle to regain strength. As one keeps exercising, muscles around the eyes and the forehead muscle horizontal lines will soften and reshape. Weeks later, the eyelids will lift, as a result of which eyes become brighter and more beautiful and vision is preserved.

Compared with receiving a surgery, exercising is a permanent way to correct sagging eyelids. Many people who have received a surgery to life eyelids would claim that it is just a temporary measure, which may detrimentally alter the face. Therefore, it turns out that exercise works better.

Don’t take heavy eyelids a trivial matter. When noticing your eyelids become elongate, learn some excises to keep them elastic. What’s more crow’s feet are also an indicator that your eye brows and forehead are in need of attention.

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Nigerian sentenced to death for admitting to gay relations

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Saturday, July 9, 2005Philip Alston, an official with the United Nations is decrying a Nigerian court decision to sentence a 50-year-old man to death by stoning after he admitted to having sex with another man. Reports have not named the individual.

The incident in question happened after the 50-year-old man was acquitted of charges that he had sexual relations with a much younger man. During further questioning, the judge asked the accused if he ever had sex with any other men.

Upon answering yes, the judge convicted the man of sodomy and sentenced him to death by stoning.

Nigeria, the most populous African country, is one of many countries that has started to adopt Sharia, or traditional Islamic law as detailed in the Koran. Since 2000, 12 of Nigeria’s northernmost states have adopted Sharia codes for their courtrooms. Under Islamic law, homosexual conduct is a crime punishable by death.

“Sodomy cannot be considered one of the most serious crimes for which, under international law, the death penalty can be prescribed. The punishment is wholly disproportionate,” Alston, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, said in a written statement Friday.

Nigeria’s southern states are mostly Christian and do not follow Sharia law.

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Rachel Weisz wants Botox ban for actors

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

English actress Rachel Weisz thinks that Botox injections should be banned for all actors.

The 39-year-old actress, best known for her roles in the Mummy movie franchise and for her Academy Award-winning portrayal in The Constant Gardener, feels facial Botox injections leave actors less able to convey emotion and that it harms the acting industry as much as steroids harm athletes.

In an interview with UK’s Harper’s Bazaar, coming out next month, Weisz says, “It should be banned for actors, as steroids are for sportsmen,” she claims. “Acting is all about expression; why would you want to iron out a frown?”

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Currently living in New York, she also mentions that English women are much less worried about their physical appearance than in the United States. “I love the way girls in London dress,” she claimed. “It’s so different to the American ‘blow-dry and immaculate grooming’ thing.”

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Rising Incidence Of Cancer Is Driving The Global Picture Archiving &Amp; Communications Systems Market

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A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is an imaging technology providing economical and convenient storage as well as access to images. The global picture archiving and communications systems market is expected to gain an upward trajectory owing to explosive adoption of information technology in the healthcare sector.

According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the global picture archiving and communications systems market is expected to register a CAGR of over 4.43% over the assessment period (2016-2023). The attractive advantages of the picture archiving and communications systems such as elimination of manual documentation, error free archiving, digital transmission of data and the greater efficiency and ease associated with the process is driving a large demand.

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The influx of information technology and the ubiquitous availability and adoption of smart devices, emerging web technology, and others is resulting in timely and efficient access to data. Elimination of physical barriers owing to centralization of data is also contributing towards the market growth.

The development of universal image storage and transfer standard for PACS coupled with flexibility to incorporate other standard formats such as PDF is resulting in faster adoption of PACS. The expanding adoption of imaging technologies such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the hospitals are other drivers of the market.

Additional factors that are fostering the market demand include the dramatically rising end-users such as hospitals and the increasing incidence of diseases.

Picture Archiving and Communications Systems Market – Segments

The report is segmented into six dynamics to widen the scope of understanding,

By Type: Oncology PACS, Cardiology PACS, Dental PACS, Orthopaedics PACS, among others.

By Components: Hardware (Access Devices, Peripherals, Servers, Storage Devices, and Networking Devices), Software, Services (Consulting, Implementation Services, Post-Sales and Maintenance Services, and Training Services), among others.

By Imaging Type: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Imaging, X-Ray, Ultrasound, among others.

By Delivery Mode: Cloud-Based (Saas) Delivery Mode, Web-Hosted (On-Demand) Delivery Mode, And On-Premise Mode, among others.

By End-use: Hospitals And Clinics, Healthcare Centers, Imaging Centers, Diagnostic Centers, Clinical Research Institutions, among others.

By Regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest-of-the-World.

Global Picture Archiving and Communications Systems Market – Regional Analysis

North America dominates the global picture archiving and communications systems market owing to rapid adoption of technology, presence of large hospitals and the consolidation of healthcare sectors resulting in increase in purchasing power.

The entry of technology companies in the medical devices sector is also boosting the market growth. Moreover, the established healthcare sectors and high healthcare expenditures is driving a substantial demand for the growth of the market.

Europe accounts for another large share of the picture archiving and communications systems market owing to large healthcare expenditure and the proliferating information technology and pharmaceutical industry in the region. The presence of large players in the region is providing a boost to the market growth.

The Asia Pacific picture archiving and communications systems market is expected to be in a flux and represents a bimodal nature. Japan, Australia and South Korea are leading the Asia Pacific market. However, China and India are expected to drive a momentous growth owing to their economic development.

Picture Archiving and Communications Systems Market – Competitive Landscape

The picture archiving and communications systems market is dominated by handful of large firms resulting in a pricing premium on the products. The industry is intensive in terms of intellectual property and technology which makes market entry a challenge for small players.

Manufacturers rely on collaboration and partnerships with other players to innovate new products and to cut down the development costs and time.Manufacturers of picture archiving and communications systems use a variety of distributions channels and are increasingly engaging the social media to generate inbound leads.

Major Players:

Players leading the global picture archiving and communications systemsmarket include Siemens Healthineers, Advanced Data Systems, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc., Telediagnostics Services Pvt. Ltd.,Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc., Alta Vista Teleradiology, Avreo, Inc., Radiology Imaging Solutions, Scimage, Inc., Brit Systems, Comarch SA, Cybernet Medical Corporation, Virtual Radiology (vRAD),GE Healthcare, INFINITT Healthcare, McKesson Corporation,Inc., ONRAD, Inc., Pacshealth, LLC, FujiFilm Medical Systems, Perfect Imaging, LLC, RamSoft, Inc., Global Diagnostics, Sectra Imtec AB, Sectra Imtec AB, Singular Medical Technologies, StatRad, LLC, Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Argus Radiology, Telerad Tech Private Limited, among others.

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Sep 11 2018 —-Mercy Technology Services, launched its latest picture archiving communication system (PACS) imaging solution, as a Software as a Service system. The system has an automated workflow orchestrator which auto-coordinates the physicians worklist through speech recognition and reporting technology adopted from Nuance. Mercy has already adopted the system in its care facilities. The system claims to increase report turnaround time by up to 50 percent. The PACS system is an addition to Mercy Technology Servicescloud solution, launched earlier in partnership with VMware.

Computer glitch delays online tax filing in Canada

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Thursday, March 8, 2007

Computer systems used by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the handling of tax filing data for Canadians have been temporarily shutdown due to infrastructure problems.[1] A March 7 article in the Toronto Star[2] states that due to errors in the electronic filing system, Canada Revenue Agency will be unable to accept any tax filings electronically or corrections to prior filings.

A fact sheet from the CRA [3] states that “until the problem is resolved, we cannot process returns filed on paper, or returns filed electronically before the system interruption. Refunds will be delayed until processing is resumed”.

A check of the taxing authority’s website[4] regarding the issue states “We have temporarily shut down public access to electronic services to ensure the integrity of taxpayer information.” and that “We have now traced the source of the problem to software maintenance conducted on March 4, 2007. We are currently working to bring all systems back online gradually.”

A CRA press release dated March 6 [5] states “Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Michel Dorais today instructed some computer applications related to personal income tax filing to be temporarily halted.” he also said, “there is no indication that this situation was caused by intrusion, hacking, or computer virus”. Further, “These applications include online services like Efile, Netfile, and My Account. Mr. Dorais said that he instructed that this preventative measure be taken following indications that CRA computer systems have run into infrastructure problems. In order to safeguard existing systems and to maintain the integrity of CRA’s taxpayer information holdings, Mr Dorais ordered tax filing processes halted.”

An article in The Globe and Mail [6] states that taxpayers “can wait for Netfile to return to service, or they can print their returns and mail them to the CRA”, which will be processed when the computer glitch is resolved.

The deadline for Canadians to submit tax returns is April 30. The CRA indicates it is too soon to speculate on whether the filing deadline will be extended. They expect to restore all services, including EFile and Netfile, well in advance of the filing deadline.[7]

The shutdown also affects third-party companies that prepare tax returns and electronically file the data using the EFile facility on behalf of clients. According to the CRA, millions of individual Canadians use the Netfile service each year.

The Agency will provide updates daily to the media until the situation is resolved.

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Kennedy Center names 2007 honors recipients

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Friday, September 14, 2007

The Kennedy Center announced that its 30th presentation of the Kennedy Center Honors would go to pianist Leon Fleisher, comedian Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, director Martin Scorsese and musician Brian Wilson. The Center was opened to the public in 1971 and was envisioned as part of the National Cultural Center Act, which mandated that the independent, privately-funded institution would present a wide variety of both classical and contemporary performances, commission the creation of new artistic works, and undertake a variety of educational missions to increase awareness of the arts.

In a statement, Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman said that “with their extraordinary talent, creativity and perseverance, the five 2007 honorees have transformed the way we, as Americans, see, hear and feel the performing arts.”

Fleisher, 79, a member of the Peabody Institute‘s music faculty, is a pianist who lost use of his right hand in 1965 due to a neurological condition. He became an accomplished musician and conductor through the use of his left hand. At 67, he regained the use of his right hand. With the advent of Botox therapy, he was once more able to undertake two-hand performances in 2004, his first in four decades. “I’m very gratified by the fact that it’s an apolitical honor,” Fleisher said. “It is given by colleagues and professional people who are aware of what [an artist] has done, so it really is apolitical — and that much more of an honor.”

Martin, 62, a comedian who has written books and essays in addition to his acting and stand-up comedy career, rose to fame during his work on the American television program Saturday Night Live in the 1970’s. Schwarzman praised his work as that of a “renaissance comic whose talents wipe out the boundaries between artistic disciplines.” Martin responded to the honor saying, “I am grateful to the Kennedy Center for finally alleviating in me years of covetousness and trophy envy.”

Ross, 63, was a product of Detroit‘s Brewster-Douglass Projects when as a teeager she and friends Mary Wilson and Florence Ballardis formed The Supremes, a ground-breaking Motown act. She portrayed singer Billie Holiday in the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues, which earned her an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award. “Diana Ross’ singular, instantly recognizable voice has spread romance and joy throughout the world,” said Schwarzman. Ross said she was “taken aback. It is a huge, huge honor and I am excited to be in this class of people.”

Scorsese, 64, is one of the most accomplished directors the United States ever produced, whose work includes Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, GoodFellas, Cape Fear, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Departed, for which he won a 2006 Academy Award for Best Director after being nominated eight times. Scorsese said, “I’m very honored to be receiving this recognition from the Kennedy Center and proud to be joining the company of the very distinguished individuals who have received this honor in years past.”

Wilson, 65, along with his brothers Dennis and Carl, formed the Beach Boys in 1961. They had a series of hits that included “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” Their 1966 album Pet Sounds is considered one of the most influential recordings in American music. “This is something so unexpected and I feel extremely fortunate to be in the company of such great artists,” said Wilson, who is currently on tour.

The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees is responsible for selecting honorees for “lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.” Previous honorees, including Elton John and Steven Spielberg, also submitted recommendations. A wide variety of people were under consideration, including Emanuel Ax, Evgeny Kissin, Renee Fleming, Laurence Fishburne, Francis Ford Coppola, Melissa Etheridge and Kenny Chesney.

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush will attend the center’s presentation at its opera house on December 2, 2007, which will broadcast on December 26 on CBS.

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Eczema On Face Treatment Methods Tips For Face Eczema

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Submitted by: Molly C Connor

If you are like numerous facial eczema sufferers, you probably are not receiving the results you’d like to have using your face eczema regime.

This can be a common issue affecting many people, but it is not an issue which is difficult to understand. The undeniable fact is that currently medical science cannot supply a cure for eczema, and also this is definitely the sole reason that a lot more people are turning their attention to natural eczema treatments.

Having eczema on the face can often be difficult to take care of. Not only because of any viable medical therapy, but also because it can definitely affect your confidence.

Face eczema is there for any one to see. It cannot be hidden under clothes like other kinds of eczema. If a person suffers with this particular problem, it can be natural to think that others are looking at you. The red rash, skin which can be flaky, as well as the small bumps could make you feel really unattractive. This can sometimes make a person feel like a recluse.

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The prospects are you have been applying a medicated facial eczema treatment for a long time now. If you’re fortunate, its possible you have found something that is great for controlling your symptoms. If however you’re like several sufferers, you aren’t getting great results. If this is you, then a different approach might be required

An all natural eczema on face treatment can frequently make a positive change to facial eczema problems. An enormous benefit from natural eczema remedies, is that they don’t include uncomfortable side effects. Many eczema creams that you receive from the doctor will contain a steroid base. Side effects on steroids are well documented.

Here are a few tips for coping with eczema on the face.

1. Resist scratching your sensitive skin on your face if you can ,. Scratching helps to make the skin disorder a great deal worse. The hands touch countless germs consistently. When you put your hands on your face, these germs get transferred.

2. Wear some cotton gloves when you go to sleep during the night. You probably don’t realise how much you’ll scratch at an itch while you’re sleeping at night, and cotton won’t irritate your skin as much as other materials, or your fingernails.

3. Make sure that you use a soap that’s thick and creamy, and contains only natural ingredients. Many soaps on the market today contain chemicals which dry your skin, and reduce your natural skin oils.

4. Keep the skin on your face as moisturized as is possible. Eczema loves dried-out skin. Use natural creams and oils for this. The most effective ones are creams that have high amounts of Natural aloe-vera. Oils like coconut oil, and organic olive oil, are excellent for keeping the skin moist and healthy.

After all, if medications may not be providing you with any real benefits, then why blindly persist in using them? If they wouldn’t work a week ago, they certainly are not going to work in the future.

You do have alternatives aside from just medications. Plenty of people are obtaining good results while using a natural eczema on face treatment, so why not test it for yourself

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Eurovision ’82 winner Nicole talks about ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’, her success and the Contest today

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Monday, February 2, 2009

It has been nearly 27 years since Nicole, then a high school student from the Saarland in extreme western Germany, sang a heartfelt plea for world peace on the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Harrogate, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. That simple message was wrapped with success; she became the first German in Contest history to take home the grand prize. The song was a brainchild of her former record producer, Ralph Siegel, and would be their greatest achievement in their nearly three-decade partnership.

Afterward, she was propelled to stardom across Europe by recording versions of her winning song, “Ein bißchen Frieden” (A little peace), in many European languages. To this day, it was the last winning Eurovision song to top the charts in the United Kingdom; it also has the distinction of being the 500th #1 single on the British charts.

This newfound fame brought her music to audiences across Europe, and in time, into Asia as well. By the end of the 1980s, however, her fame subsided somewhat and she refocused her career domestically. Since 1980, she has released over 30 albums in Germany; her most recent offering, Mitten ins Herz (Right into your heart), was accompanied by a three-month “unplugged” tour that ended in the third week of January.

Now off the road, Nicole spoke with Wikinews’ Mike Halterman about her past success, her life and career today, and her overall impressions of the Eurovision Song Contest, both past and present. This is the first in a series of interviews with past Eurovision contestants, which will be published sporadically in the lead-up to mid-May’s next contest in Moscow.

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Satirist Stephen Colbert runs for U.S. President

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

The American satirist Stephen Colbert has announced that he will run for the Presidency of the United States. He made his announcement on his mock news show The Colbert Report.

However, Colbert said that he would only run in his home state of South Carolina as a favorite son. He also said that he would represent both major political parties: the Republicans and the Democrats. It is not known how far Colbert will go with his character during his electoral run.

Colbert has hosted The Colbert Report, a spin-off to another satirical television series, The Daily Show, since its creation in 2005. “I didn’t have a job back then. I wonder what it was like to have a job back then. I am sure I could ask a dentist or a surgeon. He would know.” On the show he plays a right-wing political pundit, based on real-life pundits such as Bill O’Reilly and Stone Phillips. Colbert has been credited with popularizing certain words such as “Truthiness”, meaning to believe something intuitively, without regard for actual facts, logic or evidence.

Filling in for New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd on Sunday, Colbert wrote: “I am not ready to announce yet — even though it’s clear that the voters are desperate for a white, male, middle-aged, Jesus-trumpeting alternative.”

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