Saturday, November 4, 2006
On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley East (Ward 33). One candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Zane Caplan, Shelley Carroll (incumbent), Jim Conlon, Sarah Tsang-Fahey, and Anderson Tung.
For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.
By Christopher Granger
With the great advancements in technology, it is now possible for you to create your own tracks and music even at the comfort of your own home. You will not have to shell out a large sum of money to rent out a studio and musical instruments. All you need is your computer and a trusty and high quality beat making software.
In this regard, there are actually a lot of beat maker software that are available in the market today. Whether you are a professional or you just starting out in this industry, you will surely find beat maker software that will suit your needs. As a matter of fact, there are beat maker software which are known for specific genres; for instance, beat maker software for rap and R&B. In the same manner, you will also find a hip hop beat maker software.
In this regard, one of the most popular hip hop beat maker software is the Dubturbo. Actually, Dubturbo is among the best, if not the best beat maker software in the market today.
The fact is, this does not come as a surprise since there are really a lot of things to love about the Dubturbo. It is laden with features that can let you start and finish a whole hip hop track that can even be directly passed to a radio station because of its high quality. To give you a clearer idea about that, here are some information on the Dubturbo.
For one, Dubturbo is a pro hip hop beat maker software. This basically means that you can produce high quality sounds and hip hop beats that are no different from those which are produced in a recording studio. As a matter of fact, even their samples and presets are of high quality. Unlike in other beat maker software wherein the presets and samples are in MP3 format, those in the Dubturbo are in uncompressed 44.1 stereo 16 but WAV files. No wonder it sounds like a professional and recorded in a studio.
More so, the Dubturbo is easily one of the best if not the best beat maker software of today since it is an all-in-one mixer for hip hop and other beats and sounds. In essence, that means you can start and finish an entire track through this software alone. This is mainly because of the numerous features that this beat maker software has.
For instance, it comes with the 4Octave Keyboard which also comes with a sample library where there are a huge lot of sample beats that are royalty-free! This product also comes with a 10 Pad Drum Machine. Plus, the Drum Kits can be customized easily. And lastly, the Dubturbo is also fully equipped with a 16 Track Sequencer so you can edit your beats, music and samples fast and easy.
Finally, another good point about Dubturbo is that it includes training videos for free. These videos will walk you through all the features and teach you step by step on how you will use the features to create your music easily and conveniently. This is actually good for those who are new in using hip hop beat maker software.
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Thursday, November 9, 2006
The Indian Railways (IR) has tied up with the Canadian transport solutions major Bombardier Transportation to produce electronic freight locomotives in the country for the proposed Rupee (Rs) 22,000-crore (one crore is 10 million) dedicated freight corridors on the eastern and western routes.
Bombardier produces regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment.
Bombardier Transportation officials have met Railways’ officials for exploring the option of setting up a greenfield electronic freight locomotive manufacturing facility and an assembling unit in India.
Analysts feels that IR will need at least 500-600 electronic freight locomotives, besides the same number of diesel locomotives for dedicated freight corridors in the first phase. “Conservative estimates for a normal locomotive are between Rs 13 crore and Rs 15 crore. The investment required for manufacturing electronic freight locomotives is around Rs 10,000 crore,” the analysts said.
It is also been learned that IR would also pick up a stake in this project.
Bombardier President, Transportation, Andre Navarri confirmed talks with IR, “We are keen to take part in the dedicated freight corridor project, but the nature of the agreement with the Indian government is yet to be finalized.”
IR will come up with a detailed plan and tenders for the proposed corridor by mid-November.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
It has been confirmed that eight thoroughbred race horses at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney have been infected with equine influenza. Randwick has been locked down, and is expected to remain so for up to two months.
It is expected that the virulent flu will affect the majority of the 700 horses stabled at Randwick. NSW Minister for Primary Industries said the facility would be quarantined until 30 days after the last sign of the flu.
The cases are the first infections of race horses, despite infecting dozens of recreational horses across NSW and Queensland. The flu is highly contagious but cannot be transmitted to humans. The national racing shutdown was costing the industry tens of millions of dollars every day.
Chief Executive of Racing NSW, Peter V’Landys said while racing had been disrupted since a ban on horse movements last weekend today was a “grim, black day” for the racing industry in NSW. Racing is expected to resume in all Australian states except NSW and Queensland on the weekend.
While Sydney’s spring racing carnival has been canceled, Melbourne’s is expected to kick off this weekend with the Caufield Cup. The cup will be ran with special precautions in place to attempt to keep the state free of the virus. Contact between the general public and those working with the horses will be banned and Sydney-based jockeys Darren Beadman and Hugh Bowman and a number of interstate trainers including Bart Cummings are not allowed to take part.
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Peter McGauran said the spring carnival in Melbourne will remain “largely intact” despite losing some of the biggest names in Australian racing.
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byAlma Abell
There was a time when energy costs in Hawaii were higher than many other areas of the country, but solar energy has changed that picture. Several years ago residents began to harness the sun’s power to create renewable energy, and today it is very common to see a Solar Photovoltaic System in Hawaii, as more residents choose eco-friendly, affordable solutions.
Solar Solutions Are Economical
When solar energy was first introduced it was often too expensive for the average homeowner. However, as technology advanced and providers became more efficient, equipment and installation costs have gone down and now it is typical for a new home to include a Solar Photovoltaic System in Hawaii. Experts such as The Sonshine Solar Corp can provide equipment that allows homeowners to harness the sun’s power to produce all of their home’s electric. They offer solar hot water heaters, too. It has been estimated that customers reduce utility bills up to 50% with natural energy. They reduce water heating costs by up to 90%. Installation of renewable energy equipment entitles customers to State and Federal Tax credits. Their savings and rebates make conversion cheap enough to pay for new equipment in a fairly short time.
Solar Solutions Help Save the Earth
When fossil fuels like oil are used to create energy, they generate tons of pollution every year. Energy professionals estimate that an average home consisting of four people emits about eight tons of carbon dioxide per year. That is almost twice what their car produces. However, the renewable energy created from the sun helps keep the air clean and fresh and conserves natural resources.
Solar Solutions Are Reliable
Now that many companies have had years of experience perfecting solar equipment, providers can offer reliable products that last a lifetime. Technicians are now experienced with the latest technology and can offer clients a variety of money-and-earth-saving energy options. Many Hawaiian solar experts have become respected members of their communities and residents now rely on them for quality solutions.
Solar energy is popular in Hawaii because it helps save the environment while saving customers money. In addition installers can now offer customers a variety of solar solutions and provide quality equipment at affordable prices.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Stock indexes worldwide rose on Friday, after US bank chief Ben Bernanke said that the US economy was starting to recover from the recession.
Addressing a conference in Wyoming, the bank chief said that “the prospects for a return to growth in the near term appear good.”
He added, however, that “the economic recovery is likely to be relatively slow at first, with unemployment declining only gradually from high levels.”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 155.91 points, or 1.67%, to end the day at 9505.96. The Nasdaq reached 2020.90 points after gaining 1.59%. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, meanwhile, struck a ten-month high, reaching a level of 1,026.13 at the closing bell, up 1.9%.
The British FTSE index rose about two percent, closing at 4,851. The French Cac index gained 3.1% and the German Dax 2.8%.
“Bernanke was a little bit more bullish than most people were expecting. He’s saying that the global economy is starting to emerge from the recession and that the fears of a financial collapse have receded substantially,” said Jacob Oubina, the currency strategist of Forex.com.
“I think the market is just taking those headlines as extreme positives for the outlook.”
Jean-Claude Trichet, the European Central Bank president, warned that talk of a complete recovery might be premature. “I am a little bit uneasy when I see that, because we have some green shoots here and there, we are already saying, ‘well, after all, we are close to back to normal,’ ” he said.
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There are many places where you can look for inspiration for your landscaping project. From magazines to TV shows, there are a lot of ideas that could be adapted to your garden.
Design Ideas For Your Garden
The garden can become a sanctuary where you can relax and get away from your daily pressures. Some find the landscaping process the most rewarding but you may simply want to enjoy the calming setting of a beautiful outdoor space. Either way, there are many sources of inspiration to draw from to get you on your way to a stunning backyard, even if you don’t know where to start!
You can start by checking out the gardens of your friends and family to get some inspiration. You can adapt their ideas to your own backyard, to create something that really works for you. Keep your eyes open when walking around local parks and gardens, or even when talking a stroll near your home. You can find inspiration in various places when you start looking, including business parks and commercial properties as many would have used specialist landscaping architects to design their outdoor spaces.
This route, however, may not work for you. If that’s the case the next place you should check out is HGTV. This TV channel programs shows about improving your home and garden that will not only be good inspiration but also a great source of tips to make your designs reality. The shows may give you ideas that you would not have thought of otherwise for designing your space, as well as helpful advice on what to plant and where depending on your typical local weather.
Another trick to get your imagination flowing is to start with a prop: whether you are considering a swimming pool, decking or fire pit you can use these items as the starting point for your design scheme. Start with the outdoor fireplace, for instance, to plan your outdoor dining space or with a pool to get inspired for your planting ideas.
As a last resort, look through magazines or ask for advice at your local home and garden store. You may find inspiration for backyard landscape ideas by just taking a stroll through the store. If that doesn’t help much, or you don’t know what to do with your ideas, ask a sales person for some advice. They may have ideas for you, or they may be able to tell you what has been popular with their clientele.
About the Author: Andrew Caxton use to write on lawn care and similar subjects for http://www.lawn-mowers-and-garden-tractors.com . A website with tips on
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Friday, October 14, 2016
Yesterday, English capital football club Chelsea FC announced a long-term deal with US sports company Nike.
Currently, German company Adidas made the kits for The Blues, a deal worth £30 million annually. Chelsea’s contract with Adidas runs till 2023. Chelsea is obliged to pay about £40 million to the German firm. Chelsea’s termination of Adidas’s contract was announced in May.
Per the contract with the US company, Chelsea would receive a reported sum of £60 million each year. Announcing a long term contract, Nike Brand president Trevor Edwards said, “The partnership with Chelsea reinforces our leadership position in football. We are excited to help grow the club’s global reach, serving players and supporters with Nike innovation and design.”
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia, for the team’s part, said, “This is an incredibly exciting and important deal for the club.”
Chelsea won the Premier League in 2014–15 under Portuguese manager José Mourinho but they finished tenth last season.
Adidas and Spanish club Real Madrid signed a ten year contract earlier this year and the German sports brand sponsors other football giants like FC Bayern München, Juventus F.C., A.C. Milan, and Manchester United F.C.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Canberra, Australia —
An Australian Senate inquiry into new federal anti-terrorism laws is to take place in effectively one day, it was revealed in the Senate October 13.
Senator Robert Hill today moved that the laws, after introduction in the Australian House of Representatives, be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee, with the report date set November 8 — the Senate resumes sitting on November 7, after Senate estimates have been taken place, leaving either next Friday or the weekend for the inquiry to take place.
Amendments to make the date for report later were proposed: the first date of sitting in 2006 was proposed by Senator Andrew Bartlett, and November 28 this year was proposed by Natasha Stott-Despoja. A division on those amendments was called for, but the vote must take place on the next day of sitting — November 7, due to an earlier order regarding divisions on Thursday at 4.30pm. The inquiry thus cannot commence until after this date.
Senators tempers were raised and vociferously decried the little time alloted for debate on the legislation. Senator John Faulkner called the situation “sheer bastardry of the government”, and said “It is one of the most contemptible and despicable things I have ever seen in the time that I have been a senator in this chamber. How low can you go?”. Senator Bob Brown has stated that in order to elucidate further Government actions, “between now and Christmas, when Senator Hill asks for leave, he will not get it. He will not get it.” and later called the government “a disgrace […] to Australia” and “a disgrace […] to this nation.”
Senator Julian McGauran said to Senator Stott-Despoja “you would be against [the laws] anyway.” Senator Stott-Despoja replied “Don’t bait me, Senator McGauran, today because I am not in the mood for it.” Senator McGauran earlier this week drew the anger of Senator Stott-Despoja, who lost a friend in the September 11 attacks, by asking her “Have you once in this chamber acknowledged the war on terror?”.
The Government has defended its decision, with Senator Hill stating “Unless it is agreed, it is not going to go through. We cannot have divisions, and at least we have tried. … Time is of the essence in this matter.” and later expressed “regret that this motion has been moved with very little consultation.” Senator Eric Abetz has remarked that “on 7 November the Senate would be voting on whether or not an inquiry would be held to report the very next day. Of course, that would make a mockery of the system,” and that the Opposition failing to drop the amendments “clearly indicates that the Labor Party … are going to try to play the technical game and say, ‘The government will only give us one day to deal with the issue.'”