Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch to be auctioned off

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Neverland Valley Ranch, owned by Michael Jackson, is to be sold at auction on March 19, 2008, unless Jackson pays over US$24 million.

Financial Title Company, the trustee of his Santa Barbara County, California, home and amusement park, has foreclosed on the property. They notified Jackson of the foreclosure and sale on Monday. Jackson had only just recently paid an overdue property tax bill of $600,000.

The court filing, addressed to Jackson, says, “You are in default of a deed of trust … Unless you take action to protect your property it may be sold at a public sale.” Fox News published the filing.

The foreclosure includes the ranch and all possessions on the property, inside or out.

The foreclosure auction will take place in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara. Jackson has until then to pay $24,525,906.61 he owes the title company.

In 2006, Jackson refinanced previous loans that had been bought up by Fortress Investment Group. The $300-million loan was secured with the aid of Sony Music Entertainment. However, the Neverland property was not part of that deal.

Jackson has not lived at Neverland since June 30, 2005, when he moved to Bahrain after a rape charge and subsequent acquittal.

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American Idol winner Ruben Studdard wins lawsuit

Friday, June 16, 2006

Former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has won a lawsuit and $2 million against his ex-manager Ronald W. Edwards and Edwards’ promotions company, Sez Inc. The lawsuit was for misappropriating the singer’s money and credit cards. The suit claimed Edwards misused more than $246,000 of the singer’s money. According to the judge’s ruling, Edwards stole money from Studdard’s checking and other bank accounts, improperly used his credit cards and even used Studdard’s money to repay a $10,000 bank loan.

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Scott Vowell awarded Studdard $500,000 for actual losses and another $1.5 million in punitive damages. Vowell dismissed Edwards’ promotions company from the suit because it was bankrupt and had no money or assets. Edwards filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 17, 2005. Studdard has sold 2.2 million records, but because of the damage done to his credit by Edwards, it is now even hard for Ruben to buy a home, said Vowell.

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The Myths About Running A Background Check On Someone

People often have misconceptions about running a background check on someone. People may thing that it is a betrayal of trust or that it is unnecessary. Some people think the information is suspect or that criminals deserve a second chance. The potential expense intimidates many people into not even looking, or they think that it will take too long to get the results. The fact is that online access to information has made running a background check on someone a quick and easy process.

The idea that running a background check on someone is a betrayal of trust is built on faulty logic. If they are worthy of trust, then a background check will not show anything surprising. If the person in question has lied, then obviously they were not worthy of your trust. People have a right, and a responsibility, to protect themselves and their families. Information is the foundation on which protection is founded. By knowing as much as possible about the people you deal with regularly, you minimize risk factors. Many may think that their judgment of character is enough, but how many times has the news aired an interview with the neighbor of a criminal saying they never would have suspected, and what a good neighbor he seemed to be? The answer is too many times. It is nice to believe that evil carries a visible mark, but it is not the case.

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For those that believe the information is suspect, keep in mind that the information is merely presented. It is up to the person buying the background check on someone to determine which information is probably the correct person. Many people have the same or similar names, and it is up to the purchaser to sort through the search results. While criminals certainly deserve a second chance, common sense should still be the guide. If your neighbor was a jewel thief it does not makes sense to tell them about your security measures.

Running a background check on someone is quick, easy and inexpensive. The Internet has made gathering public record data a simple matter for information brokers. At one time, a background check would have required many man hours and weeks to put together all of the information. Now, information brokers constantly update their information from a variety of public records sources. This allows them to offer the most updated information possible, for a very reasonable price.

Running a background check on someone can provide you with the necessary tools to make solid decisions. Know who your neighbors, co-workers and friends really are. It is important to know the people around you so that you can make the best possible choices. When you need a house sitter or emergency baby sitter, a background check and help you determine who is most trustworthy.

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Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai discharged from hospital

Friday, January 4, 2013

The Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for education for girls, was discharged yesterday from the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham, England after success in the first stage of her medical treatment.

In October, Yousafzai was shot by Taliban forces on a school bus in Mingora, Swat District, Pakistan. She was given emergency treatment in Pakistan and then flown to Britain for treatment at a specialist unit which deals with injured soldiers.

Dave Rosser, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust medical director, gave a statement about Yousafzai’s release from hospital: “Malala is a strong young woman and has worked hard with the people caring for her to make excellent progress in her recovery. Following discussions with Malala and her medical team, we decided that she would benefit from being at home with her parents and two brothers. She will return to the hospital as an outpatient and our therapies team will continue to work with her at home to supervise her onward care.”

She is due to return to hospital in a few weeks for cranial reconstructive surgery.

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Jay Walsh named Wikimedia Foundation Head of Communications

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Recently of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), where he worked in media and public relations, Mr. Jay Walsh was announced as the replacement for Sandy Ordonez as the communications officer for the Wikimedia Foundation on an internal mailing list on Tuesday, 8 January.

“I’m extremely grateful for [Sandy Ordonez’s] hard work and excellent judgement,” said Sue Gardner, Executive Director of Wikimedia Foundation, in her announcement. Ordonez managed the WMF’s public and media relations from January 2007, and will stay on in Florida until the end of the month when the Tampa office is closed.

“The goal is to give Jay a fairly long handover time. So until the end of January, please continue to work directly with Sandy, while she helps Jay get oriented,” added Gardner.

Walsh is fresh from a position as Manager, Public Relations at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Previous communications positions include working for Indian and Northern Affairs, Government of Canada; Health Canada, Government of Canada; and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. His academics include Concordia and Mount Allison universities.

Walsh will be based out of the new offices in San Francisco, California when they open on the January 15.

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Three Tips For Hiring A Web Design Company In Miami

byAlma Abell

No matter what industry your business is in or its size, it needs to have a strong online presence. The most important part of your web presence will be the company’s website on which interested parties can get information or buy products. Since it is so important to your company’s online presence, it needs to be professionally designed.

Why Hire Professional Web Designers?

A professional web designer will have the necessary skills to build a website for your business that attracts web visitors, is easy for them to navigate, and helps build your brand. Although a relative or friend may be able to build a website, he or she may lack the knowledge needed to design a truly professional website. A web design company in Miami should have a portfolio of sites that you can review to assess their skills.

Find Out Experience

While you are searching for a web design company to build your business’ website, find one with experience designing sites for companies within your industry. The way that a business is promoted often depends on the industry in which it is involved.

For instance, visual businesses such as photography, graphic design, or architecture will have websites that display their work. Other industries, especially technical or manufacturing, will rely more on written content for their sites.

Carefully Assess Portfolio

A company that does website design in Miami should have a portfolio of websites that they can show you. Note the URLs so that when you’re alone, you can pull up the sites to evaluate them. Pay attention to the navigation to see if you can quickly move between web pages. Examine their visual appeal and the content published on the pages to determine their relevance to the products.

Hiring a professional web design company will provide the experience and skills needed to build a website that can increase sales and increase your company’s profitability.

Crosswords/2005/February/1

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Feel free to use the Wikimedia sites to solve our Wikinews crossword (Please do not fill it out online as it would spoil it for other people, print it out and fill it in at you own leisure!)

If you like, you can follow the instructions on Crosswords/Across Lite to download and solve today’s crossword on your computer.

Today’s crossword in Across Lite TEXT format (warning – contains answers!).
< Yesterday’s crossword.
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Air Moldova completes airpark with a Brazilian Embraer aircraft

Monday, February 11, 2008

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer on Friday announced it has signed a firm order with Air Moldova for one Embraer 190 jet, to be delivered in March 2010. The contract includes an option on another plane of the same model, Embraer said in a statement. The value of the deal was not disclosed.

At present, renowned companies such as Air France, Lufthansa group and Spanish Iberia Airlines own Embraer 190 jets, specified the representative of Air Moldova. The same source specified that Embraer 190 jet is one of the most economic and optimal aircrafts for operation, and it will be configured in a single-class cabin with 114 seats.

Air Moldova, which links the Moldovan capital, Chi?in?u, to cities in Europe and the Middle East, intends to use the new plane to open new markets.

The Embraer 190 is one of the four members of the E-Jets family. On December 31, the Embraer 170/190 E-Jets had logged 764 firm orders and 786 options.

Embraer is the world’s fourth-largest commercial plane maker. It finished 2007 with a firm order backlog of US$18.8 billion.

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What Are The Current Fashion Trends In Designer Eyeglass Wear?

By A. Nutt

Today’s eyeglasses are as diverse and colorful as any fashion accessory and they can come in a variety of shapes colors and styles. Whether or not it was the advent of the soft contact lens or that caused this evolution, one thing is for sure. People who have to pass up contacts to wear glasses don’t have to worry about being fitted with unattractive frames – even bi-focal lenses have gotten an overhaul!

Gone are the boxy and unbecoming spectacles of yesteryear, replaced by frames that can compliment any face shape, with shapes sizes and hues for almost every occasion!

Aviator sunglasses

Once a male dominated territory, aviator sunglasses are now hip for women to wear too! Well known for their “wrap around” style, they were originally created to meet the needs of plane pilots in the 1920’s. Now they come in a diverse range of shades and are even available by prescription. Modern aviators are even a bit sleeker than their ancestors, primarily because they no longer serve the primary need of being protective. This means that they can fit almost any facial frame.

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Glasses for eveningwear

You can still be the belle of the ball and wear a pair of eye glasses. Sophisticated lenses can offer a sexy silhouette that will compliment velvet, satin, silk or lace. You may even be able to find a pair that matches a particular dress or accessories, for example, diamond studded frames can go along with diamond studded earrings and necklaces. The added appeal of wearing such glasses is that you will look both seductive and intelligent simultaneously – something that will turn heads. For men, such glasses could make them appear stately and distinguished.

Rhinestones and Funky colors

Glamour and sparkle can jazz up any outfit which is why eyeglasses that offer these accents are being bought up like hotcakes! These glasses are usually casuals and can be dressed up or down depending on the size and shape. If you are going to buy lenses that are funky or zany in style, don’t spend a ton of money on them. Why? Well, you would hate to spend $300 dollars on a pair of corrective eyewear that you can only pull out with certain outfits. Fun decorative glasses should be inexpensive, unless you know you will be wearing them quite often.

Designer names and labels

Liz Claiborne, Gucci, Modo, Ray-Bans are among the many well known names on the designer eyewear market. Although bit on the pricier end, such designer eye glasses and lenses offer great comfort and classic style. When looking for eyeglasses make sure you put an emphasis on the “classic” aspect of your purchases. Trends can come and go and you would hate to pay a lot of money for something that goes out of style in less than a year.

No matter the style, the designer, or the trend, be sure that you locate and buy a pair of eye glasses that fits your face. You don’t want to walk around with a pair of glasses that is too big for you. This tends to make a person look a bit owlish. Likewise, a small spectacle on a large face just looks odd.

When in doubt, have your ophthalmologist help you try on frames until you are satisfied. You may find that the ones that look and feel the best are on the higher end price wise, but their purchase will be well worth it.

It was once said that boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses. With today’s choices, a lady can fashionably correct her vision in a way that makes this outdated sentiment a thing of the past!

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Wikinews’ overview of the year 2007

Monday, December 31, 2007

What would you tell your grandchildren about 2007 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 year’s time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2007, what would the question be? The year that you first signed on to Facebook? The year Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse fell apart? The year author Kurt Vonnegut or mime Marcel Marceau died, both at 84?

Let’s take a look at some of the international stories of 2007. Links to the original Wikinews articles are in bold.

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