News briefs:February 01, 2008

Contents

  • 1 Wikinews News Brief [Date]
    • 1.1 Introduction
  • 2 Events of worldwide notability, military action, disasters etc.
    • 2.1 Violence takes place in Chad capital N’djamena as military and rebels clash
    • 2.2 High level al-Qaeda leader reported dead
    • 2.3 International manhunt for alleged kidney harvester
  • 3 Non-disastrous local events with notable impact and dead celebrities
    • 3.1 Envelopes containing white powder sent to Church of Scientology locations in southern California, USA
    • 3.2 Vermont town to vote on charging US President, Vice President of war crimes
  • 4 Business, commerce and academia
    • 4.1 Microsoft bids $44 billion for Yahoo!
  • 5 Arts and culture
  • 6 Frivolities and trivia
    • 6.1 Brechin thrown out of Scottish Cup after dispute
    • 6.2 Footer

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Facts Of The Statute Of Limitations On Debt In California

By Sean A. Kelly

Statute of limitations on debt in California would mean the time period applicable within which a creditor would be able to sue a debtor in the state of California for default on the debt. Once the statute of limitations expires, the creditor would not be able to file a suit against the defaulting debtor to recover losses. Depending upon the type of credit agreement reached between the creditor and debtor, the statute of limitations time period would vary. Under the laws laid down in the state of California with regards to the statute of limitations applicable, any oral agreement, promissory note, written agreement and open accounts and bankruptcy have various statutory time periods. The time period for promissory notes such as mortgage, refinance etc. and open accounts such as credit cards, store cards etc. would be four years. In case of oral agreements where the agreement between the creditor and the debtor might be made orally would be two years and for bankruptcy it would be 10 years. The law states that in case of expiry of the said time period, the debt would become non-collectible and the debtor would not be liable to pay.

According to the Statute of limitations on debt in California, the time duration from which the statute would begin would be the date of last payment or last transaction on the account. Hence when an account goes into delinquency and the debtor does not pay, the same would be reported in the debtor’s credit report. It would be beneficial to remember that a debt would remain to be reported as such till the debt gets paid in full. The only benefit for the application of statute of limitations would be, to give respite to the debtor in case the debtor does not pay within the time frame. After the statute time lapses, the debtor cannot be sued in a court of law.

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It might stand one in benefit to understand that when one might be contacted near the end of the statute of limitations on debt, even a verbal acceptance of the debt would reset the time period of the statute and the creditor would now be legally right to sue the debtor. It might be better not to accept that any debt remains payable. The calls that might be received nearing the end of the statute of limitations time might be made by the debt collection agencies which might have bought the debt for very little amount from the actual creditor and might be out to collect the monies. Stating that the statute of limitations has ended when contacted by the collection agent and claiming no pending debts might be useful as the debtor would not be able to sue.

Since the debt does not get erased from one’s credit report and might hamper one’s credit scoring, it might be better to approach a debt help company which might be experienced in handling debt that might be very high for the debtor to pay. A debt relief company might help by negotiating with the creditor on the debtor’s behalf and might be successful in settling the debt payment by more than half. The credit report of the debtor might be affected for the next two to four years. However, at the end of the debt settlement program, one would have a cleaner credit report. The advantage of using debt relief might be that all of one’s unmanageable debts might get settled and one might have more cash in hand to start their financial life on a cleaner slate. It would therefore be beneficial to shop around for debt settlement companies with a credible and reliable track record to employ for handling one’s debt problems.

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Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 26) city council candidates speak

This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details.

Friday, November 3, 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 West (Ward 26). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Muhammad Alam, Bahar Aminvaziri, Orhan Aybars, Michele Carroll-Smith, Mohamed Dhanani, Abdul Ingar, Geoff Kettel, Debbie Lechter, Natalie Maniates, John Masterson, John Parker, David Thomas, Csaba Vegh, and Fred Williams.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

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  • 1 Geoff Kettel
  • 2 Natalie Maniates
  • 3 John Parker
  • 4 Csaba Vegh
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What Could Go Wrong With Your Real Estate Purchase

By Stefan Hyross

The fact that you have a contract on your property with a buyer does not automatically mean you have sold your home, because there are many details that can go astray before closing to kill the deal. The aftermath of the subprime mortgages has developed a purchaser’s market, and buyers who have good credit are being very choosy and will back out on agreement if it does not meet all of their demands. To prevent the pitfalls that commonly arise after the deal is signed, a homeowner needs to understand the particular common issues that often cause transactions to come apart at the last minute.

Certainly, roofing concerns are the most important detail that can cause real estate deals to go south, because many homeowners try to sell the property as-is so they will not have to make the kind of investment that a new roof requires. An additional big problem that could sneak up on a real estate transaction involves the home inspection of the electrical and water systems, mostly when home inspectors begin looking closely and come up with the problems that even the homeowner did not know existed. Structural troubles are another big stumbling block to completing the deal and provides a negotiating chip which may cause the homeowner to need to drop the price unless structural weaknesses are identified and fixed early.

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Even if the home is sound and does not have any of the issues covered above, there still is a host of problems that may come up – particularly if purchasers are confused about things like the conditions of the due diligence period and the earnest deposit. Ensure that you do not set the earnest deposit too low, because it will make it easy for the purchaser to pull out of the deal if they become concerned about other problems that could be corrected. The final amount of the deposit needs to be established with your real estate agent and a fair amount should be set that would discourage the buyer declining the sale over issues that may be negotiated and corrected. It is as well important that both the purchaser and the homeowner know the amount of time the whole thing requires so that no one gets overly discouraged as the months pass by while you iron out the details of your transaction.

To make sure that your home closes as anticipated, you need to establish clear communications with all affected so that no one skips any time limits, misunderstands procedures or develops unnecessary problems because of misconceptions. It is a wise idea – particularly through the course of the closing process – to establish weekly meetings that involve the Realtor and set up a checklist of items that were accomplished and the items that have yet to be done so that everyone is up to speed. Make sure that your perspective buyer understands all the steps involved in the process to avoid them becoming discouraged and withdraw when the end is in sight.

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US Nazi leader talks about Barack Obama, the economy and more

Saturday, November 22, 2008

The National Socialist Movement is, according to its website, the largest and most active Nazi party in the United States. Accordingly, it refers to itself as ‘America’s Nazi Party’ and aims to instigate major change in the US.

Wikinews was able to conduct an interview with the head of the party, Commander Jeff Schoep. Fresh back from a march in Missouri, Commander Schoep told Wikinews his views on Barack Obama, the economy and much more.

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If there is one genre of music that has attracted many fans, it has to be hip hop. This genre of music has become so popular that everyone is listening to it and they have also adopted its mode of dress. Many youngsters have been influenced by their hip hop idols so much so that they not only emulate their way of talking, but also the way they dress. One thing you may be familiar with about hip hop clothing is that it has everything to do with wearing loose apparel or incorporating casual dress with baggy jeans and funky t-shirts. Of course, there is not much difference between the jeans you come across in the stores and the hip hop inspired jeans. The main difference is in the colors, the design as well as the cuts.

What really marks the difference between hip hop clothing and other styles are the t-shirts. Some of the most popular designs you will find are Young and Reckless shirts. The design of these shirts gives an individual a typical hip hop look. According to designers, this type of t-shirt was inspired by street vibe and culture. The main aim was to create a brand that would not only be representative of so-called street culture, but would also be different from other mainstream brands.

A testament to the popularity of Young and Reckless shirts is the fact that there are over three thousand stores selling them. What is more? There are numerous online stores and companies that stock them too. Alternatively, anyone looking for these shirts can always get them from the manufacturers online store. This can also give you the opportunity to view the various designs that are available from the same company.

Many people have actually thought of Young and Reckless shirts as a label for men only. This is not the case as they are suitable for women as well. This is especially true for plus-sized women. Either way, the loose fit is bound to give slim people a bigger look, while making plump people look a bit slimmer. Of course, it is important to pay attention to the colors of the shirts you like. It is important that the colors of the shirts match the clothes you already own. This will allow you to wear the clothing more often, which means you will get more use out of it.

The available colors of Young and Reckless shirts include red, grey, black, green, and navy blue. It is important to be aware that the prices will differ depending on the logo that is printed on the shirt. There are shirts with reckless, obnoxious and loud captions in quite large fonts and bright colors. Other shirts incorporate simple logos that target conservative people who like to keep it cool and simple. This just underlines the variety of different people who would want to buy these t-shirts.

While this brand has become quite popular, it is important to acknowledge that it does not come cheap. This is especially the case with shirts having loud logos printed on them. While this may deter many people from buying the shirts, you should remember that there are ways in which you can buy them at low prices. How about starting off by looking into secondhand stores? Most of the Young and Reckless shirts you find in these stores are not too worn. You can also be on the lookout for promotions and discount sales that most stores will have at certain times of the year. Summer and winter clearance sales are particularly good times to look for affordable Young and Reckless shirts. Alternatively, you could buy them in large quantities, getting discounts from the stores by buying in bulk.

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David Tennant announces exit from Doctor Who

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Actor David Tennant made an announcement Wednesday at the National Television Awards in the United Kingdom that he will end his time portraying the Tenth Doctor on the long-running BBC science fiction drama Doctor Who in 2009. The announcement came as part of Tennant’s speech accepting the outstanding drama performance award at the program.

Tennant, 37, is currently portraying the lead in a production of Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and accepted the award by videolink. He was up against Doctor Who co-star Catherine Tate, who portrayed his companion Donna Noble. Doctor Who was recognized with the award for most popular drama program.

I love this show so much that if I don’t take a deep breath and move on now I never will, and you’ll be wheeling me out of the Tardis in my bath chair.

“I love this part, and I love this show so much that if I don’t take a deep breath and move on now I never will, and you’ll be wheeling me out of the Tardis in my bath chair,” said Tennant in his address to the audience in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall. “TARDIS” refers to the time machine and spacecraft operated by Tennant’s character known only as “the Doctor”, and stands for Time And Relative Dimension In Space.

Tennant will again inhabit the TARDIS as the Tenth Doctor for the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, “The Next Doctor“, and will portray the Doctor in four additional specials set to air in 2009. A new actor will play the Doctor for the program’s 2010 series.

Tennant had initially been interested in portraying the Doctor in the 2005 series, but that role went to Christopher Eccleston. The series had previously been dormant since 1996, with Paul McGann in the lead role. Tennant has said that it was his childhood dream to play the Doctor. This is not his first time being recognized at the National Television Awards for his role as the Doctor. In 2006 he received the award for most popular actor, and again in 2007. In 2006 Tennant beat out actor Tom Baker as the favorite doctor, in a survey of readers of Doctor Who Magazine.

The Doctor comes from a race of Timelords, and has the ability to “regenerate” and change appearance when his health is failing. Actors including Russell Tovey, James Nesbitt, Paterson Joseph, John Simm and David Morrissey have been mentioned in the media as possibilities to portray the 11th incarnation of the Doctor.

I’ve been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years.

Russell T. Davies, the program’s current executive producer, commented to BBC News on the end of the Tenth Doctor and his work with Tennant: “I’ve been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years – and it’s not over yet, the Tenth Doctor still has five spectacular hours left! After which, I might drop an anvil on his head. Or maybe a piano. A radioactive piano. But we’re planning the most enormous and spectacular ending, so keep watching.” Steven Moffat will replace Davies as executive director of Doctor Who in 2010.

Tennant began his work as an actor with roles in theatre, and progressed to starring roles on television programs including Blackpool and Casanova. He has recently returned to theatre roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has received praise for his work in Hamlet and Love’s Labour’s Lost.

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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.

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CanadaVOTES: NDP candidate Don Davies running in Vancouver Kingsway

Friday, September 26, 2008

On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. New Democratic Party candidate Don Davies is standing for election in the riding of Vancouver Kingsway.

A lawyer, he has spent the last 25 years fighting for human rights. A two-time student government representative, Davies was involved in the anti-apartheid, third world and peace movements. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1989, Davies and family moved to Vancouver in 1991, where he became the Director of Legal Resources for Teamsters Canada (Local 31), the next year. He is a long-time volunteer for children’s charity Variety, is Chair of the Parent Advisory Council at Mount Pleasant school, and a Director of the Meridian Cultural Society, among other things.

Wikinews contacted Don Davies, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address them. Wikinews is in the process of contacting every candidate, in every riding across the country, no matter their political stripe. All interviews are conducted over e-mail, and interviews are published unedited, allowing candidates to impart their full message to our readers, uninterrupted.

The riding is vacant, after Conservative Minister of International Trade David Emerson’s resignation. Emerson was elected in 2004 as a Liberal, serving as the Minister of Industry. Two weeks after re-election in 2006, he crossed the floor to join then-new Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who had won a minority government. Emerson was the first MP in Canadian history to cross the floor before a new government was sworn in. He has stepped down, after pressure from other parties.

Besides Davies, major party candidates include Liberal Wendy Yuan, Conservative Salomon Rayek, and Green Doug Warkentin. Also putting their hat in the ring are Matt Kadioglu (Libertarian), Kimball Cariou (Communist), and Donna Peterson (Marxist-Leninist).

For more information, visit the campaign’s official website, listed below.

This Saturday at 11 am, Davies will host NDP leader Jack Layton in the Commodore Ballroom at “rally4change”.

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