The Myths About Running A Background Check On Someone

Posted by Admin - November 4, 2022 - Posted in: Loan Agreements - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - November 3, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - November 3, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - November 2, 2022 - Posted in: Digital Marketing - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - November 2, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - November 1, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

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?

Posted by Admin - October 29, 2022 - Posted in: Dentistry - Permalink

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

Posted by Admin - October 29, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

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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Australian government announces $52.5 million financial assistance package for Ford

Posted by Admin - October 28, 2022 - Posted in: Uncategorized - Permalink

Friday, May 5, 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard and federal industry minister Ian MacDonald today announced that the federal government would be providing Ford Australia with a AU$52.5 million (US$40.4 million) “financial assistance package”. Additional assistance will also be provided by the Victorian state government.

According to Mr Howard, the injection will secure Ford’s manufacturing operations in Australia “for the long term”.

From the package, AU$40 million will be used for the design and manufacture of Ford’s next model Falcon and Territory vehicles, which will be built in Australia.

Despite being given a major facelift in 2002 and another in 2005, the Falcon’s bodyshell dates back to 1998. The current Falcon will need to serve the company until at least 2007 when the new model is anticipated. In the meantime, it will face stiff competition from the completely new Holden Commodore (the Falcon’s major competitor) which will be released in the second half of this year.

The additional AU$12.5 million will be spent on the development of a light commercial vehicle platform, which will be built overseas and marketed to around 80 countries. Mr Howard said that the light commercial project would involve construction of a research and development centre, which will become the base for R&D projects in the region.

Mr MacFarlane said that the research facility was exciting for Australia and that it would put the Australian automotive in the spotlight.

“The funding has helped Ford Australia secure the largest automotive R&D project ever undertaken in Australia which is equally exciting news for local Ford employees and Australian component producers” he said.

“The project will see Ford Australia become a centre for automotive design and engineering excellence in the Asia Pacific region which will bring spin-off benefits for the broader industry,”

“This opportunity will put both Ford Australia, and the Australian automotive and components sectors on the world map as far as our automotive design and engineering capabilities are concerned.” Mr MacFarlane said.

Mr Howard claims that the projects will create 273 jobs and secure the future of the “iconic” Ford Falcon, which has been built in Australia since 1960.

The financial package is conditional upon Ford Australia giving the Australian automotive component industry an opportunity to supply components for the vehicles produced by the two projects.

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How To Save Money On Plumbing Supply In Sullivan County

Posted by Admin - October 24, 2022 - Posted in: Pipes - Permalink

byAlma Abell

When plumbers or business owners need to purchase products for their properties, they obviously do their homework prior to buying. This would also apply to those who need to spend money on Plumbing Supply in Sullivan County. This short guide can assist not only those in the business world but homeowners as well to find the best deals.

Go Straight To a Wholesaler

When customers need plumbing supplies, they may be better served dealing with a wholesaler because their prices are generally less high. When buyers purchase items from wholesalers, they’ll pay a lower price per unit than they would if they bought only a couple of items at retail. While buying wholesale usually means spending more money on the front side, the savings are realized in the long run.

Find The Right Tools At The Right Prices

Sometimes, a homeowner may opt for Plumbing Supply in Sullivan County to get the right tools and take on a project. They realize that, with so many minor plumbing problems that can arise in the home, they might not necessarily need to hire a plumber to fix them. They can save a lot of time as well as money by taking care of the jobs themselves, provided they have the right tools.

Shop For Leading Brands

Customers should deal with wholesalers that have leading brands to offer. These may include Moen, Delta, or SaniFlo. For those who may wish to turn their bathroom into a spa, insist on looking at the Jacuzzi array of products. If a bathroom is on the docket, shop where there is a wide choice of faucets and bathroom fixtures as well as decorative hardware, plumbing supplies, and even heating and cooling supplies.

Opt For Convenience

When customers need plumbing supplies, they can save not only money but time by logging onto Ramapowholesalers.com and seeing the entire product line-up. Time can be saved by shopping at one of their six locations or three designer showrooms. For over 20 years, Ramapo Wholesalers have been providing high-quality plumbing supplies and equipment to customers throughout New Jersey and New York. They even offer same-day delivery on select items.

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