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US reveals Nazi war criminal’s location was known two years before his capture

Wednesday, June 7, 2006

The 27,000-pages of documents released on Tuesday reveal that while the United States and West Germany knew the location of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann two years before his capture, the fact was kept secret. The documents were declassified as part of the Nazi War Criminals Disclosure Act of 1998.

West German Intelligence informed the US in March 1958 of the whereabouts of the senior Gestapo officer, who was living under the alias “Clemens” in Argentina where he had arrived seven years earlier.

It was not US policy at the time to go after Nazi criminals since they were still recruited for Cold War operations.

“It now appears that West Germany could have captured him in 1958, if it wished to,” said University of Virginia historian Timothy Naftali. He also said that CIA helped West Germany at the time to suppress part of Eichmann’s diary – which was in the possession of Life magazine – that would have embarrassed West German national security adviser Hans Globke, himself a former Nazi.

Eichmann was captured by Israelis in 1960 in Argentina. He was tried in Jerusalem and received the death penalty.

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3 Reasons To Choose Mausoleum Services Instead Of Burial

byadmin

When it comes to considering your funeral someday, many already know exactly what they want in terms of a burial. There are so many options available to those who can stomach it. One idea that is coming back into popularity from ancient rituals is the idea of Mausoleum Services, or virtually being mummified in an above-ground tomb. Here are a few reasons to consider choosing a mausoleum.

It is a Type of Preservation

If you are interested in a unique way to be buried, this is certainly for you. By being buried in an encapsulated above-ground casket, the deterioration process cannot really take place. In turn, this actually begins a type of mummification, the preservation process on your body. Many people go for this option for the possibility of being used in scientific experiments in the future.

It Can Be Cheaper

Mausoleum Services are sometimes complicated, but, for the most part, can sometimes be cheaper. Because the casket does not have to be sealed in the same way that an underground casket does, it can essentially knock a few dollars off of your burial fee. Depending on the time of year and the circumstances, you can be sure to get a fairly inexpensive burial with a mausoleum.

It Does Not Need Maintenance

With a gravesite underground, your loved ones consistently have to maintain your plot. Weeds and things may grow and even the tombstone is not always weather-proof. With a mausoleum, you eliminate the maintenance work for your loved ones and put yourself in a grave that needs none at all. This can keep them from having to go back regularly, reliving the pain of losing you once again.

As you can see, there are many benefits to this unique form of burial. Not only will you stand out from everyone else, but it can also be cheaper and does not require as much maintenance to your gravesite. If you are planning your funeral and are looking for a cheap and unique way to be buried, consider a mausoleum as your first option. For more information on funerals and burials, check out Newcrowncemetery.com. You can also visit them on Facebook.

On the campaign trail in the USA, August 2016

Friday, September 23, 2016

The following is the fourth edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories.

In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the vice presidential nominee of the Reform Party is revealed; those attacked in a high profile campaign speech respond; and Wikinews interviews an economist seeking the presidency a second time.

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Eric Bogosian on writing and the creative urge

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Eric Bogosian is one of America’s great multi-dimensional talents. “There’s sort of three different careers, and any one of them could exist by itself, on its own two feet. There was that solo stuff, and then I started writing plays in the late seventies.” Although his work has spanned genres, most readers will recognize Bogosian for his acting, which has included a memorable performance in Woody Allen‘s Deconstructing Harry to co-writing and starring in the Oliver Stone movie Talk Radio (based upon his Pulitzer Prize-nominated play) to playing the bad guy in Under Siege 2 to his current role in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Captain Danny Ross. They may not know, however, that he had collaborated with Frank Zappa on a album, worked with Sonic Youth, and was a voice on Mike Judge‘s Beavis & Butthead Do America. He started one of New York City’s largest dance companies, The Kitchen, which is still in existence. He starred alongside Val Kilmer in Wonderland and his play Talk Radio was recently revived on Broadway with Liev Schreiber in the role Bogosian wrote and made famous.

Currently at work on his third novel, tentatively titled The Artist, Bogosian spoke with David Shankbone about the craft of writing and his life as a creative.

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What Skills To Expect From A Plumber

byAlma Abell

Regardless of where you live, if you need a plumber in Gainesville, GA or any of the surrounding area, there is no doubt your problem’s are the same and the solutions are the same. The solution of course is a plumber. There are simple jobs that can be done by the handyman, things like a plugged drain that can be relieved with a plunger or replacing the washer in a faucet, but for anything more complex, it really is suggested that a plumber be called in. The plumber not only has the skills to fix the problem, he has the knowledge to determine the problem in the first place and the proper tools to get the job done.

The skills of a plumber in Gainesville, GA

Becoming a master plumber is a long process. The stages are apprenticeship, journeyman and final l, master. A master plumber will be licensed by the state in which he resides and works. The skills needed by a plumber, not only during his training, but for the duration of his career are:

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* Reading: a plumber is expected to know a great deal about plumbing codes, installation procedures for various systems, health and safety awareness and suppliers brochures. The science of water is also important as water with different properties has different effects on materials used.

* Use of documents: The ability to maintain daily notes and logs on the job progress, the study and understanding of drawings to find municipal connections for water sources and to identify and find existing piping and sewage installations.

* Numeracy: is important. The gauges and manufacturers standards and instructions must be followed, measuring and locating pipe connection positions, job estimates, adjusting work schedules, preparing daily work orders and invoices and calculating angles based on the pipe fitting being used.

* Oral communication: to talk to suppliers, communicate with other trades on a major site; communicate with the boss to receive assignments and talks with customers is all demands that the plumber must meet.

* Working with others: participate in discussions about work processes; demonstrate tasks to other workers, co-ordinate tasks on a multi-discipline work site and co-ordinate with customers.

* Thinking: to decide on priorities, clarification of issues with others, identify and rectify repairs often done by inexperienced homeowners and plan work schedules.

Continuous learning is very important to a plumber. In the trade there are always new materials, components and processes that the serious master plumber and his apprentices and journeymen will have to stay abreast of. It is a dynamic trade and to stay current is to stay employed.

If you are looking for a plumber in Gainesville, GA that can attend to all plumbing repairs including complete pipe replacement then you can hire services of Fortune Plumbing, where plumbing will not cost a fortune. Visit Fortuneplumbing.com.

Glasgow cannabis enthusiasts celebrate ‘green’ on city green

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Glasgow Cannabis Social Club’s annual 420 event was held on Glasgow Green, under sunny blue skies, and overlooking the river Clyde. Despite the city’s council attempting to revoke permission for the gathering at the last minute, police were happy for it to go-ahead with approximately a dozen officers attending in high-visibility vests.

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The Daily Record reported five arrests were made for minor offences, likely smoking and possession of small quantities of cannabis. Taking a less-sensational — and more accurate — line of reporting, the Monday edition of Glasgow’s Evening News stated five were referred to the Procurator Fiscal who is responsible for deciding if charges should be brought.

Official figures provided by the police were that 150 attended. With people coming and going, Wikinews reporters estimated upwards of 200 attended, compared to nearly 700 who had signed up for the event on Facebook. Hemp goods were advertised and on sale at the event, and some attendees were seen drinking cannabis-themed energy drinks.

“I was searched and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act (which is a lot of bollocks)” one attendee noted online, adding “not fair to happen on a brilliant day like it was, other than that I had a great day!” A second said they were openly smoking and ignored by police, who “were only really focusing on people who looked particularly young”.

Cannabis seeds were openly and legally sold at the event and a hydroponics supplier brought a motortrike towing an advertising trailer. Actually growing cannabis is, however, illegal in the UK.

With the event openly advocating the legalisation of cannabis, speakers put their arguments for this to a receptive crowd. Retired police officer James Duffy, of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, spoke of the failed United States alcohol prohibition policy; stressing such policies needlessly bring people into contact with criminal elements. Highlighting other countries where legalisation has been implemented, he pointed out such led to lower crime, and lower drug use overall.

One speaker, who produced a bottle of cannabis oil he had received through the post, asserted this cured his prostate cancer. Others highlighted the current use of Sativex by the National Health Service, with a cost in-excess of £150 for a single bottle of GW Pharmaceuticals patented spray — as-compared to the oil shown to the crowd, with a manufacturing cost of approximately £10.

Similar ‘420’ pro-cannabis events were held globally.

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