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Excellent crafts from indigenous peoples showcased in Taipei, Taiwan

Saturday, June 28, 2008

To promote the craft design of indigenous peoples in Taiwan, the Council of Indigenous Peoples of Executive Yuan, the show organizer, made an inception on crafts of indigenous peoples with the “2008 Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Craft Exhibition” in the Ketagalan Culture Center in Taipei, Taiwan.

As of the organizer, this exhibition was set to discover more excellent artisans from indigenous peoples and promote the excellent crafts of indigenous peoples in Taiwan to bring on the sustainability of the traditional indigenous tribes.

Crafts of indigenous peoples, with features on innovations, creations, and fashions, showed a varied culture different from the past. It symbolized the culture of indigenous peoples in Taiwan not to be very simple.
Crafts [of indigenous peoples] with innovations will not only demonstrate a great power of Taiwanese culture, but also bring on opportunities and profits for traditional indigenous tribes in the future.

Not only this show until June 29, but the 2008 Taiwan Designers’ Week from tomorrow (June 28), in addition to 2008 Taipei In Style from July 10, will bring on the other opportunities for cultural, creative, and the fashion-related industries.

Helpful Tips For Finding Home Loans In Tucson

October, 2013 byadmin

Finding Home Loans in Tucson does not have to be a daunting experience. If you plan well in advance, you can be ready to sail through the process. Your planning should begin as soon as you first begin thinking of buying a home. This is the time to start saving up for your down payment and working on building up your credit score. Even if you have good credit, work to make it excellent. This can save you a substantial amount of money when the time comes to buy your home. The better your credit score, the better your interest rate will be.

There is no doubt about it; saving money for a down payment can be difficult. If you have the ability to move into a less expensive rental home for a year or so beforehand, this is a great way to save more money. Save the difference that you would have paid for the more expensive place, and do not touch it. Pretend it is not even there. If you are able to move in with family for several months, you can save even more money for your down payment. Do not forget about the closing costs. This is more money that you will need at the time of the closing; it can be several thousand dollars, so be prepared.

Get all of your paperwork in order. There are plenty of hoops to jump through when you are going for a mortgage. Make it easier on yourself by being ready. You will need proof of your current income, banking information including bank statements, and a couple of years worth of tax returns. If you already have this paperwork at hand, you will save yourself a lot of stress during the application process.

As the time approaches for you to actively begin looking for home loans in Tucson, shop around. Search for the company that is going to give you the best terms and rates. You may be surprised by the differences you will find from one company to the next. For most people, a home is their largest purchase. It makes sense to look around for the best offer. Ask questions to make sure that you understand the terms and conditions for any loan you are considering. Never sign anything if you have questions that have not been answered to your satisfaction.

Airbus parent EADS wins £13 billion UK RAF airtanker contract

Thursday, March 27, 2008

European Aeronautic Defence & Space NV (EADS), the parent company of European airframer Airbus, has won a £13 billion contract to supply the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) with aerial refueling tankers to replace the nation’s current ageing fleet.

AirTanker Ltd., an EADS-led consortium, have signed a 27-year contract with the Defense Ministry to supply 14 new Airbus A330-200 passenger airliner converted for the task. They will be owned by AirTanker, who retains commercial leasing rights to five which can carry 290 passengers plus cargo, but will fly in RAF livery. They replace existing Lockheed Tristar and Vickers VC-10 aircraft. The first aircraft will be in service by 2011 and all by 2016.

Rolls-Royce, part of the consortium, will supply engines. France’s Thales will supply electronics, Wimborne, UK’s Cobham will manufacture refueling equipment and Southampton, UK’s VT Group will provide service management.

Last month, Northrop Grumman and EADS defeated Boeing to win a massive order for 179 tankers from the United States Air Force. Airbus has also inked recent deals with the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Saudi Air Force and the UAE Air Force.

Tax evasion investigators raid Google’s Paris headquarters

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Dozens of tax investigators raided Google’s offices in French capital Paris yesterday as part of a probe into the company’s alleged tax evasion.

The raid was conducted by investigators from the state financial prosecutor’s office assisted by 25 information technology (IT) experts, according to officials. “The investigation aims to verify whether Google Ireland Ltd has a permanent base in France” the prosecutor’s office said, “and if, by not declaring parts of its activities carried out in France, it failed its fiscal obligations[…]”.

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., reports most of its sales in Ireland. Google claims most sales contracts are closed in its Dublin offices. If investigation finds sales are being concluded in other countries, Google may need to pay additional taxes in these countries.

In 2014 Google reported a total yearly revenue in France of €225.4 million with a profit of just €12.2 million, paying only €5 million in corporate tax according to the Financial Times. A Google spokesperson said the company is co-operating with French authorities and fully complies with French law.

According to Reuters, a source from the French finance ministry said French tax authorities are also separately pursuing Google for €1.6 billion in back taxes.

U.S. jury deliberates immigrant smuggler case

Monday, March 21, 2005A Houston jury resumes deliberations today in a federal smuggling case where 19 illegal immigrants died from heat and lack of oxygen. The defendant, Tyrone Williams, 34, could face the death penalty for his alleged involvement in harboring and transporting illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border.

He was reportedly paid $7,500 to bring the immigrants to Houston in a tractor trailer truck.

Williams, a Jamaican citizen, was a member of a smuggling ring. He alone faces capital punishment charges, while 14 other ring members were charged with less serious offenses for their involvement in the case. Williams allegedly made a four-hour trip across the border and then parked at a truck stop in Victoria, about 100 miles from Houston. He left the truck while 75 persons suffered in the cargo area of the trailer during sweltering heat.

The prosecution claims he abandoned the trailer while ignoring screams for help and banging on the walls from those inside the trailer.

His defense attorneys argue Williams was unable to hear anything from the trailer, and they further say greed by other ring members was the cause of the deaths since the trailer was so overcrowded. Williams should not be singled out, his attorneys maintained, just because he was the driver of the truck.

“He didn’t care,” said federal prosecutor Daniel Rodriguez during closing arguments. “To him, these weren’t people, they were merchandise.”

The jury asked U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore three questions before the trial was adjourned for the weekend.

Tips For Hailing A Taxi For Long Beach Airport Transportation

byAlma Abell

If you have ever been in the city, then you know that to go anywhere, you need Taxi Service like Long Beach Airport Transportation. Hailing a taxi can be tricky, they seem to be moving thousands of miles an hour, and everyone in the city is trying to get them to stop. Although hailing a taxi is pretty simple, you need to be safe when doing it, because you don’t want to get run over. Below you will find some tips for hailing a taxi without being in danger.

While you need to make yourself seem as big as possible, you still need to make sure that you don’t step off of the curb and get hit by the taxi. Make sure that the taxi you try to flag down has the light on top of the taxi is lit up. The number on the top should be glowing if they are available to take on a passenger. If you raise one arm or hand to wave them down, they should notice you and get to you right away.

If you know how to, you can whistle, adding sound to the mix will get the taxis attention quicker than just standing there hoping they will notice you anytime. You will want to talk to the cab driver as you open the door. Make sure that they know what your destination is, and if he is authorized to take you there. Some cab drivers can be picky about where they take you, because they need to make sure that they will have a return fare.

Next, you will want to buckle up, and enjoy the ride to your destination. Make sure that you tip your cab driver, because a lot of what they make comes from tips. They are not doing this because they enjoy it, and have families to feed, just like you do. Hailing a cab, doesn’t have to be a big deal. Just follow the tips above and soon you will be riding in style to your destination. Make sure to do things the safe way, stay on the curb, and make sure that the cab company is well-known.

Australian rules football: Interview with Andy Thissling, statistician for the Traralgon Football Club senior side

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Wikinews contributor Patrick Gillett interviewed Andy Thissling of the Traralgon Football Club. Andy is the statistician for the Gippsland Football League clubs senior side, or first XVIII.

The Gippsland Football League (officially Gippsland League, GL) is the only major Australian rules football competition in the Gippsland region according to the Victorian Country Football League.

All About Wholesale Dropshippers

Submitted by: Alfreda Petersen

The most attractive aspect of wholesale drop shipping is that the retailer never has to have an inventory full of the items and products that the customer wants. The Wholesale Dropshippers carry it and deliver it to the targeted customer without the physical involvement of the retailer. All the retailer has to do is to develop an online auction, and analyze the market as to what products the people want, then he/she has to communicate with the drop shipper and ask whether they have the item in store, if they do so the retailer provides the name, address, order number etc. and send it to the shipment company, they forward the item to the customer and both parties collect their shares of the fees.

In the drop shipping business model, all a retailer has to do is provide a list of the available products online and cater to the customers’ needs. This is very tricky since the retailer has to know what is in popular demand, in the market, at the time and has to put those products on display so that the business may run smoothly. When a customer orders something the retailer as mentioned before simply directs the supplier and the job is complete it is as easy as that.

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Entering any kind of business first requires a sound understanding of the market and the targeted audience. Of course, no 80 year man would buy boxing gloves just for the sake of it, the retailer has to analyze their audience carefully and take notice of what people want. Developing this understanding may take a lot of time but there’s no way around it, understanding the basic principles is necessary before working on something.

The greater the demand greater the number of sellers will be competing with the retailer; to avoid falling back in the race the retailer has to be updated to each and everything about their targeted audience. Suppose someone wants to sell electronics online, they have to update their knowledge and understanding of technology on a daily basis, as everyday new devices are being invented and it is very hard to keep pace with the world. The one who reaches the finish line first wins, so it is important to upload updates before all the competitors so the business might succeed and expand on a better scale.

Another important thing is to have a clear idea of the fact that whether the dealing drop shipper is reliable or not regarding the stock. Suppose someone places an order on the online auction only to discover that the desired item is no longer available, these events decrease the popularity of the website and the retailer and might serve as a major drawback in the business. The retailer has to include items that are always available and have a dedicated drop shipper ready to provide whatever is asked for at all times. Involving active customers in the website may also be helpful, such as introducing titles, discounts etc. for regular customers. This makes the customers feel attached and important resulting in frequent visits to the website.

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New Zealand airlines relax knife regulations

Saturday, October 1, 2005

New Zealand has relaxed the safety rules imposed on internal airlines in 2002, once more allowing passengers to carry pocket knives with blades less than 60mm long and knitting needles.

Other larger items remain banned, including ice-skates, pool cues, hockey sticks, skateboards, cricket bats and harpoons.

Other countries more at risk from terrorism such as the United States of America and Australia will maintain their stricter rules and continue to ban a range of small, sharp objects from their internal flights.

The airlines have also agreed to help return items seized from passengers before boarding.

Salvage crew boards grounded ship in Newcastle, Australia

Saturday, June 9, 2007

A salvage team boarded the bulk carrier MV Pasha Bulker that has been stuck on a reef off Nobby’s Beach in Newcastle to assess damage.

New South Wales Maritime spokesman Neil Patchett told reporters that an aircraft from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority flew over the ship earlier this morning and reported there was no visible sign of oil leaking from the vessel, calling it “good news”.

Meanwhile, casualties from the storm that hit Newcastle yesterday continue to mount. The bodies of an elderly couple were found earlier today, bringing the confirmed death toll to five with three more still missing.

Divers and around 45 Police officers and SES volunteers are still searching for another adult and child missing from a family of five whose car crashed down an embankment when a section of the Old Pacific Highway collapsed during the storm.

While the storm has eased, it is expected to worsen again overnight. The Bureau of Meteorology, says Sydney is also expected to be affected by the storm tonight as it moves south.

Duty forecaster Julie Evans said, “The low pressure system is slowly moving south so the good news is it’s stopped absolutely pelting down in Newcastle and the Central Coast but now Sydney’s getting the brunt of it, and it’s also becoming heavier in the Illawarra.”