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April 5, 2022

Judge to decide on Nigerian election re-run

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A result is expected today on the possibility of an election re-run in Nigeria. Opposition parties claim that current President Umaru Yar’Adua’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) fixed the results of the 2007 election in his favour and are calling to have the result annulled. So far, the tribunal has rejected one out of the two petitions calling for the annulment.

International suspicions were also raised at the time, with some voicing concern over the election.

A Nigerian judge is currently delivering the ruling on the case of granting the opposition parties a re-run, neither of which claim to have won the previous election. The decision could have negative impacts – if another election is called, it could be seen as an admittance of a ‘false democracy’ occurring in the last election and therefore undermining the political process in Nigeria. However, if no re-run of the election is called, it could cause instability between political rivals and may spark protests.

Emma Esau, of the Alliance for Credible elections, told the BBC: “We have faith the judges will give us a good ruling, and in any case we don’t believe there will be violence after the decision is announced. This will not take Nigeria to the brink.”

Yar’Adua assumed office on 29th May 2007 after the election in April, where he won 70% of the vote. Since then, he has became the first Nigerian leader to declare his personal assets, as well as overturning hikes in petroleum and tax made by the previous government. Despite these positive steps, he has also been surrounded by controversy, with several governors who served him before 2007 being charged by the EFCC, the anti-corruption commission.

Election annulments have already been passed for seven of thirty-six state governors and even the senate president, David Mark.

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April 4, 2022

Why You Need To Consider Solar Outdoor Lighting

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Solar power systems have evolved substantially in recent years and the underlying technology is starting to be used in other ways to generate free power. One of the recent applications of this solar technology is in the outdoor lighting category. This seems like a perfect marriage of solar power and lighting since these systems are designed to be self-contained and can be installed in many locations that would make conventional lighting impractical. Because these solar power lights have the ability to generate their own power, you can simply mount them where you need them and enjoy the free lighting they can provide all evening.

A Variety of Lighting OptionsThere are a wide variety of solar power lighting products available and over the years there have been many innovations that make these lights more useful than ever. Today you can find solar power outdoor lighting to meet any need you may have from simple pathway lighting to bright outdoor spotlights. All of these lights can be run for the better part of an evening without needing any power from your home to operate. They are able to convert the sunlight that strikes them into power that can be used later that day for the lights.Of Simple ConstructionEven though the fixtures and functions of these solar power outdoor lighting products can vary dramatically, at their core they all operate basically the same way. There are three components that make up these solar power lights and work together to supply the free lighting. The process starts with a solar panel that is typically mounted to the top of the light’s fixture. This solar panel is able to convert the light that strikes it during the day into useful power. The power this solar panel creates is used to charge an internal battery in the fixture. This battery is the power source that keeps the lights lit in the evenings.Technology ImprovementsAll three of these components have been dramatically improved in recent years and combine to offer the most complete and functional solar power light ever built. The solar panels are more efficient than older models, which allow them to generate even more power each day from the same amount of sunlight. The batteries are improved as well and can not only charge more quickly, but can also hold their charge longer and provide lighting for most of an evening. Older solar power lights could only stay lit for a few hours and needed a full day’s charge to do this. Modern versions of these solar power lighting products can last a few evenings on a single charge and only need partial sunlight to recharge the batteries. The bulbs used in these solar power lights have also been upgraded and now provide a far brighter light than ever before while consuming less power. This means they are much more efficient than older bulbs and can last longer as well.Flexible ComponentryOther recent improvements to these solar power outdoor lighting products include removable solar panels on some models. This allows you to mount the lights in a shady area and locate the solar panel a short distance away in bright sunlight to provide the power you need for the light. Other models include new motion sensors that will turn the lights on and off automatically when movement is detected in the area. This ensures you will always have the light you need when in the area and won’t waste any power when the area is not in use. All of these changes and improvements help to make these modern solar power outdoor lighting products the most efficient and easy to use products on the market today.

Calls for bottled water bans grow in Canada

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

London, Ontario is the latest in a string of Canadian cities to have acted on increasing public demand to ban bottled water. On Monday, the decision to eliminate bottled water sales in city-run facilities was passed by London’s city council with a vote of 15-3 in favour. The move was driven by a desire to reduce waste and shipping, have a lower impact on the environment and promote tap water as a cheap and safe alternative.

London’s new restrictions will be implemented over the next several months in buildings that are already equipped with water fountains. Bottled water will still be permitted at many city-run events, such as upcoming summer festivals. Privately-owned retailers will not be affected by the ban.

Other cities, such as Vancouver, Ottawa and Kitchener, that are already engaged in debate on the issue, may now be watching London carefully for how the ban plays out. Other areas have already begun to phone London with questions on the details of its new regulations. Toronto has begun taking a look at bottled water packaging as part of its waste diversion strategy, and its public school board is looking into the possibility of a total restriction on bottled water sales.

In recent years, an awareness of the energy that is required to manufacture, transport and recycle the product has spread nation-wide. Proponents of the ban point to the fact that it can produce as much as 150 times the volume of greenhouse gas when producing bottled water as compared to supplying the same volume of tap water. They also point out that the water that goes into bottled water products is not inspected as frequently as tap water in Canadian cities.

Some have taken this cause to heart more than others, such as British Environment Minister Phil Woolas, who called the use of bottled water “morally unacceptable.” Restaurant critic Giles Coren of The Times of London criticizes those who use the product as “the new smokers.”

Canada’s beverage industry has come down with criticism on the increasing opposition to bottled water. Spokesman Scott Tabachnick for Coca-Cola Co., which produces Dasani brand bottled water, commented on the convenience of the product: “It’s hard to bring your kitchen sink with you.”

It’s hard to bring your kitchen sink with you.

Vancouver City Councillor Tim Stevenson thinks that bottled water’s time has come and gone: “Bottled water companies have had a fabulous ride on an unnecessary fad.” Vancouver officials are still determining how bottled water restrictions, which have been voted for by the City Council, can be phased in.

Next month, the city is planning to initiate a marketing campaign encouraging Vancouver residents to choose tap water and to remember to carry reusable drinking containers whenever possible.

Renowned environmental activist Dr. David Suzuki has praised London’s decision, saying that it represents a turning point for people’s perceptions on the issue: “I’m really delighted that London has done this because it really makes us focus on some fundamental issues.” He hopes that someday people will “look at anyone who hauls out a bottle of water and say, ‘What the hell’s wrong with you?'”

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April 2, 2022

Looking For Real Estate Management For A New Property?

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byAlma Abell

If you have recently purchased a new rental property in an attempt to generate income, you may be searching for experienced real estate management. Nashville property management companies strive to provide adequate services to new investors looking to gain sizeable returns. Preparing a newly purchased property for tenants involves a number of key steps, including settling on a fair, affordable rate and reaching out to potential renters through marketing strategies. Choosing a monthly rental rate that compliments your property and employing useful marketing techniques help you to save money and appeal to as many renters as possible. Hiring a property manager to deliver experience-based services can keep your investment heading in the right direction and provide you the opportunity to make a profit.

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Setting the Right PriceGood real estate management firms are renowned for their experience within the local markets. Investors can benefit from this knowledge because it helps them determine the best rate for their property. An agent will have the resources to collect information on rental rates in the area for properties similar to yours and let you know if you need to raise or lower your price. Renters who do their homework beforehand are often able to spot a pricey rate and skip over the property as a result. This makes filling vacancies a challenge and prolongs harsh gaps in revenue. Additionally, settling on a low rate may keep your family estate, multiplex, apartment, or commercial building occupied, but generating the funds you need for monthly maintenance costs likely will not be possible.

Netting TenantsSeasoned property managers are usually excellent at implementing effective advertising and marketing plans, and they use their company’s guaranteed methods to attract the attention of possible tenants. Some common marketing methods include posting online listings, sending ads to printed publications, setting up signs on the property, printing flyers, and working through real estate relationships. This eliminates the need for you to fit marketing into your schedule and also ensures any openings on your property are broadcasted sufficiently. The costs of the advertising services provided by a reliable company are often reasonable and guarantee that possible tenants are informed very quickly of the new vacancy.

To get your newly purchased investment up and running, consult Real Property Management Nashville to gain the support of a professional manager. Obtain a management quote free of charge at Nashville.realpropertymgt.com.

March 30, 2022

Emaar Properties claims Burj Dubai as world’s tallest building

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Sunday, July 22, 2007

United Arab Emirates (UAE) developer Emaar Properties has claimed that their Burj Dubai commercial and residential tower, currently under construction, has become the world’s tallest building, reaching a height of 512.1 metres (or 1,680 feet) and 141 storeys.

The current official record holder, Taipei 101 of Taiwan, has a height of 508 metres and 101 storeys, and will retain the “tallest building” title for some time to come. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat sets the criteria for achieving height records for buildings, and will not evaluate the Burj Dubai until construction is complete in late 2008. Although final height details have been kept secret by the developer, the Burj Dubai is expected to reach nearly 700 metres in height, with approximately 160 storeys.

The current record holder for the world’s tallest free-standing structure is the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. It has a height of 553 metres. The Burj Dubai, therefore, would claim both records when it is completed.

Once the Burj Dubai is completed, it will have required 330,000 cubic metres of concrete, 39,000 tonnes of steel and 142,000 square metres of glass, according to Emaar Properties. The building will have 56 lifts (elevators) that can move at a rate of speed of 1.75 to 10 metres per second.

Dubai is undergoing a construction boom currently with the Burj Dubai as the planned centrepiece of a $US20 billion project, which will eventually realize some 30,000 apartments and boast the world’s largest shopping mall.

There have been criticisms of the working conditions for construction workers in the UAE. A majority of the estimated 500,000 construction workers in the UAE are foreign workers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

In a 2006 report on the UAE’s treatment of migrant workers, entitled Building Towers, Cheating Workers, Human Rights Watch documented abuses in UAE such as, “extremely low wages, several years of indebtedness to recruitment agencies for fees that UAE law says only employers should pay, the withholding of employees’ passports, and hazardous working conditions that result in apparently high rates of death and injury.”

In October of last year, Human Rights Watch delivered specific recommendations to the UAE government for improvement of working conditions. The UAE government acted swiftly on the report and put in place several improvements, which were applauded by Human Rights Watch.

However, the salaries of migrant construction workers remain in the range from $106 to $250 per month, while the national average wage is over $2,000 per month. Trade unions remain illegal in the UAE.

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‘Criminal in a police uniform’ given eleven years jail for role in English drugs gang

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Liverpool Crown Court jailed an ex-policeman who led a double life as a senior figure in a Preston, England drugs gang. Salim Razaq, described by his Assistant Chief Constable Andy Cooke of Lancashire Constabulary as “nothing short of a criminal in a police uniform”, received eleven-and-a-half years imprisonment on Tuesday after being caught during a ‘turf war’ with a rival gang.

The 33-year-old spoke to his brother over the phone while the latter was in jail on remand for kidnap and assault. Hafiz ‘The Enforcer’ ‘Big Haf’ Razaq was involved in hijacking Mohammed Begg’s BMW and abducting him. Begg, linked to the Fishwick gang, was tortured and beaten for three hours by Hafiz and other Deepdale gang members. Salim and Hafiz discussed money laundering and plans to intimidate witnesses in Hafiz’s trial. Other officers bugged the calls, their suspicions aroused when Salim improperly used the force computer system to check on family members and associates.

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Lancashire Police’s Professional Standards Department then raided Salim’s home in Walton-le-Dale, near Preston, and found £72,000 in laundered cash hidden in the police sergeant’s bedroom. Three machine guns — two Uzis and a Sten — were concealed under the stairs. 228 bullets, a bullet-proof jacket, a balaclava, and a knuckle-duster were also confiscated.

Last month he entered guilty pleas to two counts of perverting the course of justice, three counts of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, conspiracy to acquire or retain criminal property and misconduct in a public office. The conspiracies referred to money laundering; the misconduct was for abusing the police database.

Salim joined the police in 2001 and served as a traffic cop patrolling motorways, before his promotion to sergeant in January last year. He was dismissed in June when the force convened a Special Case Hearing to fast-track the process.

Salim and Hafiz’s mother Gulshan admitted perverting the course of justice; her role was to intimidate witnesses. Hafiz entered guilty pleas to money laundering and two counts of perverting the course of justice. Two more gang members — Jason Lawrenson and Daniel Cookson — admitted money laundering, and another man, Louis Bamber, admitted possession of a firearm.

Gulshan was given a 44-week sentence suspended for two years and Hafiz received three-and-a-half years, this in addition to a six-year sentence for the attack on Begg. It was this attack that initiated the war, with a Deepdale member being shot in the throat in retaliation.

In sentencing Salim Judge Henry Globe QC said “The offending took place over an extended period of time. It amounts to a breach of trust, a dereliction of duty and it amounts to extremely serious and persistent criminal offending whilst ostensibly, supposedly upholding criminal justice in your capacity as a serving police officer. Your actions have brought potential discredit to the police force. It would have made the tasks of other officers more difficult. In particular, I make reference to the gravity of your offending in relation to the firearms offences.

“It cannot be exaggerated that the guns you knowingly had in your possession were three sub machine guns with many rounds of live ammunition to be used with them. There was no conceivable, lawful or justifiable purpose that anyone could have had to have them in their possession.”

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March 29, 2022

Using Legal Music Download Sites For Your Mp3 Player

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By Roberto Sedycias

Modern technology makes music more accessible than ever, with a huge percentage of people now downloading music from the internet onto their MP3 player. Many people use file sharing sites to obtain their MP3 player files, but these sites do not have copyright ownership. This alters the stability and quality of the product, and can also lead to legal proceedings being brought against the user. Therefore, the best way to download music to your audio player is to find a legitimate site.

Online MP3 player downloads from a legitimate site have the benefit of being licensed by either the record company or the artist. This means that there is no infringement of copyright laws and so enables many benefits for the user. Approximately 35% of all MP3 player owners now use this method to download music files. Of course, licensed MP3 file downloads come with a price tag but this is minimal when compared with the cost of CDs and minidisks.

There are two ways of paying for MP3 player downloads. The first is one off fee or monthly payment that acts as a subscription. This method enables subscribers to download unlimited music files to their audio devices, and is cost effective for any consumer who requires regular use of the services. The second method of payment entails a pay per download or burn scenario. This is more cost effective for those who will use file downloads less frequently. Either payment method will enable the user to reap the benefits of legitimate MP3 file downloads.

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The main benefits of using a legitimate MP3 player download site is that the sound quality is the best possible as state of the art digital recording equipment is used. The download speed is also excellent, and many download sites have great additional extras such as MP3 ripping and MP3 tagging services. Licensed MP3 player files will not corrupt part of the way through, and so you can be confident in the service received. The licensing means that the download site will not be closed due to copyright infringement, which is common amongst file sharing sites. One of the main benefits of using a legitimate site is that there is little risk of encountering and picking up a virus. Licensed MP3 player download sites have advanced security measures which are updated frequently to ensure the best possible product is received by customers. There is also better privacy guaranteed, with spyware detected and removed, keeping customers safe from risk.

Of course there are some disadvantages to be had. Licensed MP3 player download sites have a much smaller selection of music available than the file sharing sites. There are also very few licensed mp3 download sites available, so there is little choice in terms of which service provider you can use. However, the quality of the sites available is very good, so this should not be a problem. The cost involved with licensed MP3 player sites is off putting to many, but overall the advantages of subscribing outweigh the disadvantages. The licensed site guarantees a quality product for your audio player, which is safe for your computer and which follows laws and regulations. It is fast, accessible and cost effective.

Many MP3 player download sites offer free trials of its product and services so that you can test the site thoroughly before committing to any purchase. This involves being able to download a specified number of MP3 files or being able to use the services for a set length of time before a payment is required. To be more informed, read reviews of the sites before trialling their product as this will save you time.

About the Author: This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page polomercantil.com.br/mp3-player.php Roberto Sedycias works for PoloMercantil.com.br

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March 28, 2022

Civil Rights lawyer Oliver Hill dies

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Sunday, August 5, 2007

Oliver Hill, an American Civil Rights lawyer died today at the age of 100. Hill was attending breakfast, when he died “peacefully,” said a friend of Hill’s family, Joseph Morrissey. The cause is not yet known.

“As a pioneer for civil rights, an accomplished attorney, and a war veteran, Mr. Hill’s dedication to serving the commonwealth and the country never failed,” said Virginia Governor, Tim Kaine in a statement released to the press.

Hill won African American teachers the right to have equal pay in 1940, which was the first civil rights case he won in his career.

He was also the first African American to be elected to the city council in Richmond, Virginia in 1948.

Hill also filed several lawsuits against racial segregation in the U.S. public school systems in 1954. Those lawsuits later became as the ‘Brown vs. Board‘ which overturned laws dating back to 1896 which ruled that separate schools for African Americans and White Americans were “unequal.”

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March 24, 2022

Things To Consider While Buying Office Furniture In Singapore}

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Things to consider while buying office furniture in Singapore

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Vicky MamoraiThe best way to increase motivation at workplace is to offer the employees with interesting work surroundings. This happens when the finest quality of system furniture is installed. Choosing the best furniture for office not only helps in adding modern interior touch to the workplace but also helps to create active work environment. Comfortable and organized work surroundings tend to add to the productivity. This is the reason that each company, small, medium or large on business scale, aim to buy and install the best of furniture for workplace.

There are several Singapore office furniture suppliers, providing quality furniture at affordable prices. All the buyers need to do is mention their precise needs and get the suitable fixings accordingly. The key question, which you should focus on while buying is your requirement. The kind of furniture do you need for your office is the key thing to count in. Along with this, budget is also very significant factor. The amount of money you wish to invest in the furniture for the office is also very important thing to consider. However, the idea is to get the finest possible product in least possible budget. That is what the operations people are hired in a company. They conduct research, understand about the best available options and shop for perfectly suitable furniture items for the office.

Furniture has a lot to do with the interior value of the office. If the right and smartly designed furniture is installed in the workplace, then it automatically adds to the positivist of the work space. The spacious and comfortable to use workstation is something, which adds to the performance of employees. They feel comfortable in working for longer period of time. Along with this, having rightly aligned chairs and office tables ensures that the workforce doesn’t face health issues.

You might have queries related to installation or maintenance of the furniture. The best way to deal with it is buying furniture from the suppliers, who have excellent after-sales services. This helps you enjoy complete support for any kinds of troubles you face. There are companies offering office furniture in Singapore as per the latest trends. The designs and structures of the chair and table etc. can be altered as per precise needs of the buyers.

Most of the suppliers for office chair and office table in Singapore have their web presence. You can check out their product range online and decide which one fits perfect into your requirement. Along with this, there is always room for getting the furniture customized as per your needs and fix the problems. Whether you are renovating your office or planning to inaugurate the new one, you would require contact information of the reliable furniture supplier in Singapore. Internet search would help you to get best information about the suppliers and you can also get to know about the pricing of furniture items. These little things help you to create an impressive workplace like never before. This is the best way to motivate your workforce to achieve more.

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March 21, 2022

Víctor Valdés to play in Belgian Pro League; Manchester United loans Valdés to Standard Liège till season end

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

On Sunday, Manchester United announced the loan of their Spanish goalkeeper Víctor Valdés to Belgian club Standard Liège for the rest of the season.

Last year, Valdés signed an 18-month contract with the English club, but the three-time UEFA Champions League winner was given very little opportunity at Old Trafford. He made only two appearances for The Reds last season, after David de Gea was injured. Relations between Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal and Valdés were not good. Van Gaal did not pick him for the pre-season tour to the United States, saying Valdés was unwilling to play a game with the under-21 team.

This season, Valdés was not allowed in the locker room, and van Gaal prevented him from training with the main squad and the under-21 team. The official team photograph omitted him.

Valdés was a member of Spain’s squad for the World Cup in 2010 and for Euro 2012, collecting a winner’s medal both times. Per Manchester United’s statement, “Manchester United and Standard Liege have reached agreement for the temporary transfer of goalkeeper Victor Valdes, effective until the end of the current season. The deal is subject to formalities being completed.”

On Instagram, he posted a photo that read “Thank you all for your support during these months of hard work for me, i will never forget! See you soon!”

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