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Friday, April 18, 2008 The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation yesterday released 600 pages of the 2,000 page final report into the Jokela school shooting. 18-year-old Pekka-Eric Auvinen opened fire at Jokela High School, killing eight before turning his gun on himself, receiving fatal wounds. The remaining 1,400 pages of the report are to remain confidential. The public section reveals a number of problems that may have impacted on Auvinen’s decision to conduct the attack, but says that police failed to find any conclusive motive. Also released was an animation depicting events at the school. The report says Auvinen had been bullied since the age of ten and concludes the extent of this problem was greater than previously thought. Auvinen suffered from anxiety and blushing, especially in lessons, and had been diagnosed with a panic disorder, for which he had been prescribed medication. Auvinen also suffered from sleep disorders and…

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Recently, Finnish open-source video game developer Perttu Ahola discussed Minetest, his “longest ever project”, with Wikinews. Started in October 2010, Minetest was an attempt by Ahola to create a sandbox game similar to Minecraft. Minecraft is a multi-platform commercial game, which was in alpha version when Ahola challenged himself to create something similar to it from scratch, he told Wikinews. Minetest is an open-source game, which is free for anyone to download and play. It is written in the C++ programming language, and the source code is available on code-hosting site GitHub. According to Ahola, Minetest attempts to run on older hardware, with limited graphics, but to be accessible to more people: those who have outdated technology, and making it available for no cost. Minecraft, on the other hand, is a paid game, currently costing USD 26.95 for its computer version. Minecraft is currently owned by…

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More On This Topic: Prices Of Decking Brisbane byAlma Abell If you love spending a lot of time outdoors, then adding on a deck is one way to get what you want. Before you browse through product pages of decks in Seattle, here are a few things to guide you through: Good planning This makes a difference, says the DIY Network. Whether you’re doing it on your own or hiring pros to take care of the construction work, things will go that much faster and with greater ease if you plan well ahead of time. Start a materials list Save yourself stress and hassle by putting together a list of all the materials you’re likely to need. Buy them all at once so you or your contractors won’t have to keep making trips to the store or putting in orders for them. That’s a waste of time and could compromise…

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Monday, March 16, 2015 Music documentary The Wrecking Crew received its commercial première Friday, screening in cinemas in Los Angeles and New York via Magnolia Pictures. Two decades in the making, Denny Tedesco’s documentary observes and honours a group of session musicians collectively known as “The Wrecking Crew”. Tedesco explained he was moved to begin the documentary when he learned his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco, had cancer in 1996. “When they said he had a year to live — and I always wanted to do this story about The Wrecking Crew — my concern was, if I don’t do it, it’s going to be the biggest regret of my life”. Tedesco commented on his anticipation of audiences’ reaction at Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, “People say, ‘aren’t you tired of watching it?’ I say, ‘I don’t watch it, I watch the crowd’.” The documentary showcases interviews with the late Tommy…

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More On This Topic: Shredding Services Sydney Hints on writing your Company Vehicle duty of Care Policy by Mark Malcolm Writing your Vehicle Duty of Care Policy can be a pain! We have written this guide to help you and highlight the important points your policy should include. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FLCyW2AY3o[/youtube] We recommend you think of your vehicles as “mobile offices” and download or print an 8 page leaflet by the HSE called “5 steps to risk assessment” from our PDF downloads it will help you to understand the basics of what your policy is all about. MISSION STATEMENT Your introduction or mission statement should outline your company/organisations “culture” when dealing with its vehicle fleet with regard to such things as defensive driving, risk assessment, driver’s hours and regular health checks for both driver and vehicle. You should inform people that your policy is a complimentary addition to the main company policy…

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Friday, May 22, 2015 N.B.: This article does not follow Wikinews policy of citing independent sources for verification. There is no evidence of any inaccuracy as a result. See collaboration page for discussion. N.B.: This article does not follow Wikinews policy of citing independent sources for verification. There is no evidence of any inaccuracy as a result. See collaboration page for discussion. Investigators looking into the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash in March announced on Wednesday that they had formally identified the 150 passengers who died on the Airbus 320 when it was flown into the French Alps. This will allow for the victims families to prepare for a proper burial ceremony in the coming weeks. It has reportedly taken more than six weeks to match the DNA found at the site of the crash in the French Alps with those of the family members of the victims involved. The city…

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 The sale of the BBC subsidiary BBC Resources Ltd., has hit a hurdle after it emerged that the BBC could be left with a loss of up to £15 million on the deal. The cost of transferring the pensions of BBC Resources staff from the BBC pension scheme to its new owners could be up to £50 million according to a Guardian Newspaper report. Managers from the division will meet with union representatives from BECTU on Monday to discuss this and related sale issues. BECTU general secretary, Gerry Morrissey is quoted as saying: “If the BBC gets less than £50 million for BBC Resources then how can it fulfil [sic] its duty of care to licence fee payers?” It is believed that the BBC had hoped that a surplus in its pension fund could be used to bridge the possible £50 million gap — but the…

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Thursday, June 2, 2005 Darwin’s Ltd. opened a second location of their sandwich shop at 1613 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in late May. It is situated across from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Previously limited to one location at 148 Mount Auburn Street, the second store seats approximately 30 people and sells sandwiches, coffee drinks, locally made pastries, as well as some produce and snack foods. The establishment also provides free wireless access through the WanderingWifi service. The shop plays music during the day; during this reporter’s visit to the shop, selections played ranged from David Bowie to The Strokes. The store is air-conditioned. Key differences between the original store and the new one include the unification of the cafe and the sandwich line now behind one counter, handicap accessible restrooms, no beer or wine sold at location, and a lack of a loyal customer base. Although the recent…

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More On This Topic: Archaeological Tours Middle East Plan Your Vacation on the Greek Islands with Hellasclub by Vikram KumarWhen you are planning your vacation on the Greek Islands, you should know what are in store for you. Greece consists of a broad range of breathtaking destinations, which most are considered as among the most well-known in Europe. There are modern attractions and historical sites that are flocked by locals and tourists each year. In order for you to know where to find these sights, you can check out travel guides. These guides are found in brochures and online sites. Travel brochures offer a description and image of a certain destination. However, travel websites provide more complete info. One website, where you can search for information on Greek Islands vacation destinations is Hellasclub. A vacation on the Greek Islands is made more worthwhile, what with the amazing beauty that Greece…

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