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Talk:Australia Votes 2007: Opposition transport minister speaks to Wikinews on Central NSW freeway

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Based upon an interview conducted with the federal opposition transport minister - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 10:04, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Outstanding! When and where did you interview him? - Borofkin 06:05, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Thankyou. I did it the day I posted it after e-mailing and calling the shadow minister. It was great to discuss these things with the shadow minister - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 07:01, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Interview Transcript
1. Why do you believe that the Great Western Highway should be preferred over the Bells Line of Road?

Everybody understands that the Bells Line of Road could not be built for many years, regardless of who is in government at State or Federal level or the outcome of the Coalition’s or Federal Labor’s proposed studies into the route. In the meantime, Federal Labor’s priority is to fix the Great Western Highway today and make a real difference to people’s lives in the Central West in the near term. The vast majority of people I have spoken to in the Central West want better roads now and good planning for the future. That is what a Rudd Labor government will deliver.

2. Why do you think that the Central West of NSW does not require a freeway grade link to Sydney?

Federal Labor has committed to refer the Bells Line expressway proposal to Infrastructure Australia and spend up to $5 million to properly assess the proposal as part of a broader assessment of the transport needs of the Central West in the medium and long term. A Rudd Labor government will rely on the advice of the experts, not marginal seat politics, when it comes to determining nation-building transport priorities for the Central West and elsewhere in Australia.

3. What road projects would a Rudd government embark upon?

Federal Labor has already committed to retaining all the Auslink programs, including funding for the national road and rail network, Black Spots, Roads to Recovery and the Strategic Regional Program. When it comes to the national network, we are committed to the ongoing progressive upgrade of the Hume, Pacific and Bruce Highways and other highways identified in the corridor strategies that have been agreed between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories. This includes Great Western Highway in New South Wales to which Federal Labor recently committed $200 million from Auslink 2 to upgrade the section from Mt. Victoria to Lithgow.

4. In the article by the Australia newspaper there were comments made about the Government neglecting to fund projects in Labor electorates. What projects specifically would you like to see done?

We are working cooperatively with State and Territory governments to agree Auslink 2 priorities and we will be announcing those for each State in the lead up to the election. The difference between Federal Labor’s announcements and those of the Coalition is that we will base funding on real economic priorities, not marginal seat politics.

5. How do you feel about the expected $1bn for the Pacific Highway?

As usual, this announcement came with no details about where the money is coming from, what specific projects will be delivered or when. It’s almost as if John Howard has plucked a number out of the air without any consultation with the NSW Government on the details of the project. Real money for real projects on the Pacific Highway will be an important part of Federal Labor’s Auslink 2 package for New South Wales to be announced before the election. It was Federal Labor who initiated a partnership with the NSW government in 1995 for the first ten year funding program to upgrade the Pacific Highway and it was Federal Labor who was the first to commit to renewed funding in 2004. Australians are sick and tired of John Howard’s blame game and his failure to cooperate with State and Territory Governments. The road users of the Pacific Highway just want the project completed. Under a Rudd Labor government, communities along the Pacific from northern Sydney to the Queensland border will know exactly what they are getting. -Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 10:04, 15 October 2007 (UTC)


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2007 Intel Developer Forum Taipei Autumn starts with Mobility and Internet Experience

October 15, 2007 2007 Intel Developer Forum Taipei, held at Taipei International Convention Center, started at October 15-16. With the great technology trends of wireless networking, this time, Intel Global led Navin Shenoy, Anand Chandrasekher, Shmuel Eden, and Gadi Singer talked about the WiMax, productive quantity of 45nm technology, and the development of mobile technology.

Forecasting the WiMax Forum by Taipei Computer Association (TCA) next week, Intel Taiwan invited Mei-yueh Ho (Chairman of Council for Economic Planning and Development) to introduce M-Taiwan and the future of WiMax in Taiwan.

"Not only WiMax, laptop manufacturers will respect on functions such as compatible with High-Definition Videos, power saving, hardware mobilization. In the future, UMPC should be conjuncted with GPS, PDA, and laptop computer and it should mainly have lots of useful functions such as entertainment, mobility, performance, and wireless communication. This is the future object what manufacturers should do." Navin Shenoy mentioned. "The mobile platform of UMPC will not 'Windows only', with the participation of Asianux by Red Flag of China, HAANSOFT of Korea, and Miracle Linux of Japan, the UMPC competition will be in a great change. So not only Asianux platform, but Ubuntu will be available in the future." Gadi Singer remarked after the showcase of non-Windows UMPC.

After the Opening Keynote, the VIPs summarized topics on 45nm fabs, UMPC, and mobility. Intel predicted that the development of microchip will take effect on the trend of UMPC, it needs the integration on software and hardware contributors and WiMax technology. With the sequences above, the mobility of UMPC will be speed up.


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Belgian resistance heroine Andrée de Jongh dies at 90

October 15, 2007

Countess Andrée de Jongh, who as a young nurse founded the Comet Line, an escape route for Allied airmen during World War II, died Saturday in Brussels at the age of 90. The Comet Line went from Brussels to the Pyrenees through France to the British consulate in Madrid and on to Gibraltar. Andrée de Jongh and her father Frédéric De Jongh organised the escape line, which helped more than 700 airmen to escape Nazi-occupied Belgium. Andrée herself accompanied 118 of them before she was arrested by the Gestapo.

The Gestapo captured Frédéric de Jongh in June 1943 and later executed him. Many other members of the Comet Line were also captured and 23 in all were executed. Andrée was captured in January 1944. Unwilling to believe she could have organised the network herself, the Gestapo let her live. She was sent first to Fresnes prison in Paris and eventually to Ravensbrück concentration camp and Mauthausen concentration camp. She was liberated by the advancing Allied troops in April 1945. "We accepted that we could be arrested. It was our job," she said later. "We didn't say 'if we get arrested,' we said 'when we get arrested.'" The Comet Line inspired the BBC drama series Secret Army.

Andrée de Jongh was awarded the United States Medal of Freedom and the George Medal by the late King George VI of the United Kingdom. She was also granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Belgian Army. Later, she was granted the title of countess by the late King Baudouin of Belgium in 1985.


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United Kingdom's Liberal Democrat leader resigns

October 15, 2007 Menzies Campbell, leader of the United Kingdom's Liberal Democrat political party, has resigned.

Simon Hughes, the President of the Liberal Democrats, and deputy leader Vincent Cable announced the resignation outside the Liberal Democrats headquarters in London, saying that he had made the decision "in the interests of the party".

Vincent Cable will become acting leader while a leadership election takes place. Home Affairs spokesman Nick Clegg and environment spokesman Chris Huhne are considered to be possible candidates.

Campbell, 66, was elected leader in January 2006 after Charles Kennedy stood down. Since then he has faced criticism over his leadership and poor poll results.

In his resignation letter, he wrote: "It has become clear that following the prime minister's decision not to hold an election, questions about leadership are getting in the way of further progress by the party. Accordingly, I now submit my resignation as leader with immediate effect."


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Floods spare historic Farnsworth House
While you are free to report on this now, try to keep it current. What you cannot do is date a story to when it happened, it has to be when you report it. Good luck and happy editing. --SVTCobra 00:48, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I think it looks great. What I would do is bring it into the future, perhaps in the first sentence.  Something like, "When the river flooded in August...preservationists breathed a sigh of relief."  Usually, something timely and current is preferred, but I think this is a great first article and worth posting.  Certainly can't hurt.  Good job, Ivo!  --David Shankbone 02:18, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I published it. If you think it's in good shape then you put {published} on it at the bottom and it goes up under whatever date code there is.  If you want to put a link to it on Wikipedia, you can put {Wikinews|.......}  Welcome to Wikinews Ivo!!!  By the way, because this project is still small, you can really get a good sense of what is going on by looking at "Recent changes" on the left-hand nav bar; unlike WIkipedia, where that is pretty useless b/c of so many changes, it gives you a good overview of what everyone is doing.  We small.  We want to be bigger - help us get there!!!  --David Shankbone 02:44, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
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Time and timeliness . ..
You are right. If something is factually wrong (given the information available at the time), it should be corrected even after 24 hours. The "24 hours" is also somewhat arbitrary, although very necessary. A collaborative story cannot be created in an instant. News breaks and information comes together to form a story. That takes some time to develop. But it cannot continue to develop indefinitely. A line must be drawn. For example (extreme), the Iraq War. Potentially, this would be one story, going on multiple years. Another (extreme) example would be if we found out that someone other than Booth assasinated Abraham Lincoln. We wouldn't write that article with the date in 1865. --SVTCobra 03:28, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

 * Yes, and I am not suggesting that you "pieced" together an article or story. But Floods spare historic Farnsworth House did originally have an August date, but it should be dated the date that you are writing it, even if the flood was in August. Further, if it gets held up in the Wikinews editorial process (for whatever reason) the date will be changed to that of publication (often referred to as a date-bump). --SVTCobra 03:47, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

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American trio wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics

The 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three Americans – Leonid Hurwicz, Eric S. Maskin and Roger B. Myerson – "for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory."

The Nobel Prize, which includes ten million Swedish Crowns (US$1.54 million), was assigned by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on behalf of the Bank of Sweden, which instituted the prize in 1968 in memoriam of Alfred Nobel.

"Mechanism design theory, initiated by Leonid Hurwicz and further developed by Eric Maskin and Roger Myerson, has greatly enhanced our understanding of optimal allocation mechanisms in such situations, accounting for individuals' incentives and private information," said the jury while assigning the prize.

Furthermore, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences added that the theory "allows us to distinguish the situations in which the markets work fine from those in which they work bad."

The attribution of this Nobel Prize closes the 2007 Nobel Prize awarding; prizes will be handed on December 10, 2007, in Stockholm, Sweden, on Alfred Nobel's death anniversary.


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Euro 2008 Qualification: Germany vs. Cyprus

November 17, 2007

Germany beat Cyprus 4-0 in Euro 2008 Euro 2008 Qualification. The game does not affect Group D as both Germany and the Czech Republic have already qualified for next summer's tournament.

The victory for Germany keeps them tied in first position in Group D. Germany finishes off its Euro 2008 qualification games against Wales on Wednesday.


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Euro 2008 Qualification: Germany vs. Wales

November 22, 2007

Wales held Germany to a goalless draw in their final match of UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying at the, Frankfurt am Main.

Despite starting strongly, Wales had few chances on goal with sending a shot wide of the post. The best opportunities for Germany came when 's attempt hit the post after fourteen minutes and 's header went just wide. However Wales' defence held and the match remained goalless.

The result of this match had no effect on qualification, as the fates of both teams had been sealed beforehand. Germany had already secured qualification from, while Wales could not qualify. Germany finish second in the group, behind the Czech Republic who claimed first place after a 2-0 victory in Cyprus. Wales finished fifth in the group, behind Slovakia and ahead of Cyprus.


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Two planes collide at London's Heathrow airport

October 15, 2007 Two planes were involved in a collision Monday night at London's Heathrow airport. Fire and rescue officials reported no injuries.

The two planes, a British Airways Boeing 747, and a Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A340 were reported to have clipped each other's wingtips while taxiing on an airport runway.

The passengers on both jets are currently being taken back to the terminal while engineers inspect both aircraft.


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Talk:United Kingdom's Liberal Democrat leader resigns

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Oil prices at new high on fears of Turkish attack in Iraq

October 16, 2007

Crude oil rose to an all-time high during trading in Asia to close at US$86.13 a barrel, up $2.44. The price of Brent Crude futures was at $84.40 at 6:39 a.m.. Crude stock futures at 6:08 a.m. (eastern time in the United States were trading at $87.52, nearing $90.00 a barrel.

The spike is being blamed on fears that Turkey is going to attack Iraqi Kurdish Militants of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after they killed 13 Turkish soldiers on October 7. On Monday, the Turkish military asked Parliament for permission to lead a mission into Iraq to hunt down militants.

There are at least 60,000 Turkish troops along the Iraq-Turkey border.


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Small earthquake shakes Los Angeles, California

October 16, 2007 According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a magnitude 4.2 earthquake with a depth of just under two miles, has struck California approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers) northeast of Wrightwood. The quake was reported at 1:53 a.m. (pacific time).

The USGS states that there could be some damage, but that it would likely be "very light," but so far the San Bernardino County Fire Department says that no damage has been reported.

There are no reports of any injuries, but witnesses say that they were awoken from their sleep as far away as Los Angeles.


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Australia Votes 2007: Liberals promise personal income tax cuts

October 16, 2007

With the election campaign just beginning, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has promised AU$34 billion in personal income tax cuts over the next three years. That is on top of $31.5 billion announced in May, and $36.7 billion announced in 2006.

The new tax cuts are based on new projections for growth in the Australian economy. The Treasury estimates that the economy will expand by 4.25% in the 12 months to June 2008, up from growth of 3.75% predicted in May.

The Government has challenged the Labor opposition to announce their tax policy immediately.

"The biggest, boldest tax plan that we've seen in a long time is presented yesterday, it deals with participation, competitiveness, building capacity in the Australian economy, and what does Kevin Rudd say? Nothing," treasurer Peter Costello said. "He better have an answer today."

Costello described the government tax policy as "very responsible" and said Rudd was a "Nothing Man" because he has not revealed Labor's tax policy.

The Shadow Treasurer, Wayne Swan, replied "The only responsible course of action here is to study the detail. We've said we'll put out all our policies well before the election and we'll do that".

"But in terms of what the Government's put forward, we will take our time to study the detail. That's the only responsible and reasonable thing to do."

Economists from Access Economics, the ANZ Bank, HSBC and Macquarie Bank noted that the tax cuts will boost demand at a time when the Reserve Bank is trying to slow the economy. The Reserve Bank has been raising interest rates to keep the inflation rate within its target range. Households with substantial mortgages could end up worse off.

Rudd has said the Opposition will reveal its tax policy in its own time - mimicking John Howard's approach when he was Opposition Leader in 1996.


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The Raveonettes on love, death, desire and war

October 16, 2007

"We're only two days in and we're already fucking tired," says Sune Rose Wagner to David Shankbone as he walks into the dressing room at the Bowery Ballroom. Wagner and Sharin Foo comprise the Raveonettes, a group made for "nostalgists who long for Everly Brothers 45's and diner jukeboxes, the Raveonettes tweak "American Graffiti"-era rock with fuzzed-out surf-guitar riffs," said The New York Times. They recently left Columbia and signed with Fierce Panda because they felt constrained by their Columbia contract: "The major label system sometimes doesn't allow for outside "help" to get involved, meaning that we don't get to choose who we wanna work with. That can be a pretty terrible thing and bad things will surely come of it," said the band on their MySpace site. Originally from Denmark, both musicians live in the United States now.

Their first EP, Chain Gang of Love, was a critical and commercial success. "Few albums provoke such amazing imagery," said the BBC. "Pretty in Black is virtually fuzz-free," said Rolling Stone of their next album, "highlighting the exquisite detail in the Raveonettes' gift for pastiche: the prowling, garage-surf guitars in Love in a Trashcan; the ghost dance of Red Tan, wrapped in Phil Spector-style sleigh bells." Of their current album, Lust Lust Lust, set to be released on November 5th (although Amazon says March 4, 2008), Sune told NME that, "There are a lot of songs that deal with desire, restlessness and the tough choices you have to make sometimes." Fans can hear some of the new material at MySpace.com/TheRaveonettes.

Below is Wikinews reporter David Shankbone's interview with Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo.

On influences

 * Sune Rose Wagner:Would you like something to drink?

'''David Shankbone: No, I drank so much green tea today I am worried I am going to need to pee throughout the interview.

 * Sune: At least you're peeing healthy.  Can you mix vodka with green tea?

'DS: I'' used to. How is the tour going?

 * Sune: It's good.  We're only two days in and we're already fucking tired.  But we're in great spirits here.  We're leaving town tomorrow...we're happy.

'''DS: You guys played in Southpaw right; how was that?

 * Sune: It was beautiful.  I love that place.  We played Maxwell's last night, which is my favorite place.

'''DS: This interview may be something different than you guys are used to, because although the questions will be about your music, they will be more about the both of you. They are surveys of the landscape. For instance, in the last week I have interviews the proprietors and mistresses of an S&M dungeon; Evangelical Christian Presidential candidate Sam Brownback, the President of the ACLU, Augusten Burroughs, and the High Priest of the Church of Satan, and now you.

 * Sune: [Laughs]  And that's where we fit in, now!  Freaks!
 * Sharin Foo: Sounds like an interesting job.

'''DS: A lot of the questions might be a little different than what you are typically used to; maybe that will make it more interesting for you, or less pleasant. One of the first questions I like to ask musicians is about the challenge to be innovative when so much has already been done. How do you not let that affect your output?

 * Sune: Well, I don't think we really think about it in those terms.  When we started out we had certain guidelines for the music that would ensure that it would sound like no one else, and those were pretty easy to make.  Things like don't use a high hat, don't use cymbals, don't use certain things, play all the songs in the same key, do this and this, and that was really...

'''DS: Was that your Dogme influence?
 * Sune: Yeah.  I don't know what it was, I guess it was a really silly thing, but it worked and it was very inspiring and creative to work within those constraints, I guess.  But they weren't really constrains for us, it was actually really easy and simple, but I think it has a sound that I have never heard before.  But like I said, I don't really thin that we think...
 * Sharin: I think it's more that we are not scared of being blunt about what the references are in our music. For instance, if you look at our name, The Raveonettes, it's a complete direct reference to The Ronettes and Buddy Holly Rave On.  So, in that sense, we're pretty clear about it.

'''DS: You embrace it.
 * Sune: Yeah, we like it.
 * Sharin: Yeah, where the inspiration has come from. So it's not like we have that fear of repetition.
 * Sune: I think a lot of bands put a lot of emphasis on trying to be different, and then they make music that is soulless; it doesn't get me anywhere.

'''DS: It's too self-aware?
 * Sune: Yeah, what's wrong with the three chords?  That's what music was founded upon, that's what everyone from Hank Williams to The Ramones used those three chords.  What's wrong with them all of a sudden?
 * Sharin: Yes.  I think that what it comes down to is whether it strikes a chord in you and hits your gut, some kind of emotion in you, that's really what we care about when we make music.

'''DS: Since you are so upfront about your influences, you do still have  unique sound. Do the constant comparison in the music media grow tiresome?
 * Sune: I don't care about it at all because if people compared us to bands that are really shitty then I would probably mind.  But if they compare us to Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers, then I think it's fine.  You always need names for bands so you can tell people what they sound like.  That's fine.  Those are good names...I really don't care about it one bit.

'''DS: Did you guys follow the Phil Spector trial?
 * Sune: A little bit.  I didn't have any thoughts on it.  It's 50/50

'''DS: Knowing Ronnie Spector it must have been an interesting perspective to see it from.
 * Sharin: Well, Sune knows her.
 * Sune: I'm good friends with his daughter, and that was another weird perspective, really.  Because that was more a sad perspective because obviously she was very saddened by her dad being on trial for murder.  That was a whole different way of looking at it all of a sudden.  She's coming tonight, actually.  I don't know....I know he has been throwing around guns for ages, so if a gun went off I wouldn't be surprised.  On the other hand, why would he kill someone?  I don't know.  I have no idea.

'''DS: Dogme influenced you guys early on, does it still?
 * Sune: It's still there, a lot actually.
 * Sharin: But I think it's more of a subconscious, integrated thing.  It has become an integrated part of how The Raveonettes sound.  Initially it's what created the sound and being more aware of the tools and the creative process as a Dogmeist, and the rules.  But now it's just what happens automatically.  We tend to gravitate more towards the minimal sound and very simple things.
 * Sune: We don't' think about it.  It's like if I write a song at home I don't think it has to be in B flat, I just play in B flat.  That's just a starting point, and I don't think about it.

'''DS: Are you more inspired by things in nature or man made things?
 * Sharin: Probably more man made things than nature...
 * Sune: Yeah
 * Sharin: People are sort of man made things too, I guess.

'''DS: Sure; made by man.
 * Sharin: Don't you think Sune?
 * Sune: Yeah, I probably prefer man made.
 * Sharin: Are you talking musically or aesthetically?

'''DS: It's an open question.
 * Sharin: I don't know.  I think with the Raveonettes there's a lot of inspiration from man made things...

'''DS: Like cities vs. mountains.
 * Sune: They are all good in certain ways.  I use them all in different ways.  Nature doesn't really inspire me to be creative, it just inspires me to relax and feel good about myself, which is a good thing, too.  I need the city and that kind of life.

On America
'''DS: Sune, you went through a period where you got really tired of LA and New York and traveled around the United States. What did you find when you traveled across the country?
 * Sune: It struck me how different the country was as I went south and north, and towards the middle.  It just struck me how really, really different it was.  Even when I was driving up to Canada once to get my visa, I rented a car from here and I was barely an hour outside of New York City everything changes so dramatically. The way people were, the way people looked at you in a "Who are you, stranger?  Get out of my town..." kind of thing.  It was so strange.

'''DS: How did you react to that?
 * Sune: It always frightens me a little bit.  I never got comfortable.  I never like it when people are annoyed with you because of the way you look.  It just seems so dramatic.  I don't walk down the street and see a person and get so upset.  I don't know where that hatred comes from, or that mistrust of strangers or whatever it is.  I could never understand it and that's why it makes me uneasy.
 * Sharin: Although you find that everywhere, including in Denmark, very much so.
 * Sune: Yeah, but we're talking about the States here, Sharin!  I'm sure you can find it in Africa, too! [Laughs]  No, but seriously, people used to always tell me, "Oh, don't go down south, they are all racist," blah blah blah.  I had the best time in the south; people were so hospitable to me.  Everywhere I went they were like, ‘Oh, you come from Denmark?  That's great...I'll give you this for free!'  And when I go north, people treat me like I'm crazy.  It's so weird, so strange.  So I guess the answer to your question is that I was very surprised at how different it was from place to place, and then I started understanding when the election came up and people were voting Democratic here, Republican there, it all made sense to me all of a sudden.  I was like, "Oh, I see, those are people who never leave their state, never leave their town..."

'''DS: Did you find the blue states more hospitable than the reds states?
 * Sune: It's a little bit of both, I would say, but people's attitude...same thing with 9/11.  People were like, "That happened in New York, there's no terrorist coming to my town and we hate Muslims anyway, and they are not even welcome here."  They have that really brutal attitude some times; it's really racist and crazy.  Also because it is such a religious country in such a crazy way, so it's a very interesting country to travel in.

'''DS: Do you think the religion adds an element of beauty or a fearful element to the culture?
 * Sune: Fearful element!  They have all their God fearing...
 * Sharin: It really depends on which kind of religion and which kind of place...

'''DS: The kind practiced here, the kind of Christianity found here.
 * Sune: Yeah!
 * Sharin: The extreme within the religion here in the U.S., that can be a little terrifying, I think.  But religion can also add a lot of purpose to people, and when they have purpose they can be more balanced and open-minded.  I don't know....
 * Sune: I like the televangelists a lot.  It's really entertaining for me to watch a show like that; it's really just like Benny Hill and you watch it and can't believe it.  It's so far away from anything I've ever known.  And they talk about Islam being a dangerous religion but you look over here and it's just the same!  It's the same thing.

'''DS: They just aren't in madrassahs...
 * Sune:  No, it's so crazy; it's fascinating.

On death
'''DS: If you could choose your own death, how would you die?
 * Sune: Oh, man.
 * Sharin: I would just like to go to sleep one night and not wake up.  I'm definitely scared of pain and diseases; I wouldn't want to wither.
 * Sune: I'll go with Sharin.

'''DS: You wouldn't want to experience it?
 * Sharin: No way.
 * Sune: No.

'''DS: What is fearful about it?
 * Sune: It's because if you are a creative person it's the fear you can never be creative again.  It's a terrifying feeling.  I don't like it all.  I think about it sometimes, where I think about, "One day you are going to die, you are never going to be here again, you're never going to do this..." and a whole weird feeling comes down through the body.  It's the only experience you can get when you think about death.  It's a crazy feeling, but obviously something draws me to it sometimes to experience to really get into my mind frame and think, "I'm really going to die, I'm never going to be here, I'm never going to get up again, I'm really going to die!"  It's scary.

'''DS: Especially at a young age, but if you are creative and have an imagination, it makes it that much scarier.
 * Sune: But I had a near-death experience when I was in Hawaii.  I almost drowned, and I came to a point where I accepted my own death.  So, in a way now, when I think about death, that comforts me a little bit, even though it was such a scary experience at the time, it comforts me a little bit that you can actually accept your own death and actually feel comfortable about it.  Because I wasn't frightened at the time.  I was basically just comfortable that this it, you know, that this is the end.  And I was very relaxed, actually.  So I guess that's pretty cool.
 * Sharin: Were you?  I would probably be...
 * Sune: No, at that point my body just gave out, I was completely relaxed and I was just like...that's it.

'''DS: Sharin, did you ever have a moment where you confronted your own death?
 * Sharin: When I was nine years old I was definitely close, but I wasn't aware of how dangerous it was.  When I think of it now I'm like, "Wow! That could have been it."

'''DS: What was it?
 * Sharin: I was living in the countryside and there was a well with urine from the cows, and it was open, and I fell into it.  My neighbor caught my hand, so I was hanging in the well with my feet in the urine.  And then afterwards, my parents were freaked out.  It was really lucky that my neighbor was right there and he caught me, because I would have died immediately.  You fall into that urine in a well, that's it! [Laughs]
 * Sune: [Laughs] That's it!

'DS: [Laughs'']  That would have made a great end to the interview!
 * Sune: I like that! [Laughs]

'''DS: What's your favorite curse word?
 * Sharin: Curse word?
 * Sune: Fuck.  I use that all the time.
 * Sharin: Yeah, that's probably the only one I use.  In Danish...
 * Sune: We use the same word!  "Fuck."  We use it all the time.
 * Sharin: Sune definitely uses it all the time.
 * Sune: [Chuckles]

On war
'''DS: What do you think is the greatest depth of human misery?
 * Sharin: I...
 * Sune: [Sighs]  Famine?

'''DS: Famine?
 * Sune: Maybe.

'''DS: Starving to death?
 * Sune: Yeah.  It just seems so...

'''DS: Slow.
 * Sune: Yeah, and it just seems so unnecessary.  Know what I mean?  Just seems so...
 * Sharin: Obviously, war.  Being in a war.  Being in Darfur right now, for instance.  That's one of the extremes of human misery, when you are so completely innocent.

'''DS: And seemingly so few people are paying attention.
 * Sharin: Yeah.

'''DS: Has the Iraq War affected either of you as artists at all?
 * Sune: No.

'''DS: How about as people?
 * Sharin: Yeah.

'''DS: How so?
 * Sharin: Well, it affected me in the sense that I feel like it has changed where I have come from very much; Denmark participated in it and sent soldiers to support the U.S.  And I think that definitely made me aware of what a decision like that does to a country.  Now I think the Danish people are really confronted with having to redefine this strong sense of a Socialist heart that doesn't seem as strong as it was.
 * Sune: Mmmm, well, not really.  I mean, I knew what America was in it for, and I disagreed with it.  It's about money and oil and stuff like that.  And, they are just using the terrorist thing when it started as just a front, you know?  I get much more affected not so much by war itself but when I hear about civilians involved in war.  But I was much more affected by stuff that happens in Chechnya, for instance.  I used to read a lot about that, and that is a forgotten war that really people don't give a shit about.

'''DS: Why do you have such a particular interest in Chechnya?
 * Sune: Not particularly, I guess it was just after the school shooting and people were getting down on the Chechen rebels, and I'm like, "Yeah, that was such a horrible thing to happen, all those innocent children, that was probably the worst..."

'''DS: Beslan was it?
 * Sune: Yeah.  The thing is there was a reason for it, know what I mean?  I'm not justifying it any way because I know it is absolutely atrocious...

'''DS: But it was ideology and not oil...
 * Sune: Yeah!  The reason for it was to show the world that there is a huge problem going on where we live and people don't pay attention to it.  We are going to have to do something for you to take notice.  And what they did was just a very wrong way of doing it, but at least they grabbed a little attention for themselves.  But the only attention they got out of it was basically that Chechen rebels were murderers and child killers.  But the Russian soldiers rape and kill innocent Chechens every single day, and no one gives a damn about it.  Every single day!

'''DS: Why do you think it's not talked about?
 * Sune: I actually don't know, to be honest with you.  And I actually don't know the world that well, and I'm sure there are a lot of forgotten wars still raging in the world, so I don't know, to be honest with you.

'''DS: You're forced to choose between having either India or China blown off the face of the Earth, and if you don't choose, they both go. They are equal in population according to the 2000 census in each country, with each having roughly 1.2 billion people. Which do you choose, and why?
 * Sharin: [Laughs]
 * Sune: You would choose India because your grandparents are from China!
 * Sharin: No!  I would choose China!
 * Sune: Really?!  You would blow up your grandparents?
 * Sharin: Yup! [Laughs]
 * Sune: ['Laughs]  God!  That's so rude!
 * Sharin: No, to me, India is a democracy, it's the world's largest democracy and I've been there.  I found it be a really spiritual place.  Some of the most intelligent people I have ever met are from India.  And China, I have to say, not so much.  I have only been to the countryside.  My grandfather is Chinese as well; I'm a quarter Chinese.  I just think they are more barbaric by their culture....
 * Sune: [Shaking his head]  We're never going to tour China now....
 * Sharin: [Giggles]

'''DS: You would go with China too, then?
 * Sune: I'm not going to choose...you can blow them both up!

'''DS: Really? They'll all go?
 * Sune: Well, I mean, I don't know, come on...I'll go with Sharin, then.  We'll keep India.

On love
'''DS: Sharin, you have a choice between either dating a man who is losing it hair and he tries to style the remaining hair artistically to cover it up, or you have a choice of dating a man with man boobs--
 * Sharin: What boobs?

'''DS: Breasts
 * Sune: Oohhh

'''DS: Who would you go for more?
 * Sharin: [Laughs] What kind of question is that?
 * Sune: It's a psychological test?

'''DS: Isn't every question?
 * Sharin: I would probably...hmmm...hair!

'''DS: You'd go for the hair?
 * Sharin: Yeah!
 * Sune: I'd go for the boobs.
 * Sharin: I'd go for the hair.

'''DS: You'd go for the man boobs?
 * Sune: Absolutely!  I actually knew a guy, he lost a bet and he had to have breasts for a year.  He was a magician.
 * Sharin: [Laughs]

'''DS: Like a masectomy bra?
 * Sune: No, he got silicon...

'''DS: Oh! He went through an operation?
 * Sune: Yeah!  And actually his breasts were pretty nice.  We used to...
 * Sharin: [Laughs]

'''DS: When I was in college I had a couple of friends who were rave kids--they also went to my college--and the guy walked around with very large breasts, and our friend Koo would follow him on the street and after he passed people who noticed his large breasts she would go up and say, "Would you let that man babysit your children?" to see the reactions from people. "Do you trust him?" It was surprising, because the people who looked the most uptight generally responded with things like, "Yeah, sure, he doesn't seem so bad." But the people who looked the most hippie and free--this was in Boulder--would say things, "I don't know! What's wrong with him, why does he have breasts?"
 * Sune: [Laughs]

'''DS: What would bother you more in bed, somebody who is overly flatulent, or somebody who speaks in a little baby voice?
 * Sune: Uh...probably the flatulent thing.  I never really liked that so much.

'''DS: The baby voice?
 * Sune: Nah, the baby voice is fine.
 * Sharin: Ugh.  God, let's see...would least want to share the bed with?  I think probably the baby voice would probably bother me the most.

'''DS: Creep you out a bit?
 * Sharin: Yeah.

'''DS: Sharin do you find it difficult dating?
 * Sharin: Yeah.  Intimacy.  Obviously because you are away so much it really takes a lot of work to keep things intimate with people I am seeing when I'm away on the road.

'''DS: How do you try to circumvent those problems?
 * Sharin: I try and keep on tour only three weeks at a time.
 * Sune: Which doesn't work all the time...
 * Sharin: I try to keep it to that and have some free time at home, which is typically, like, four days.
 * Sune: [Laughs]
 * Sharin: And then I try to communicate a lot with the phone.  Skype.

On themselves
'''DS: What traits do you deplore in other people?
 * Sune: Jealousy.
 * Sharin: Judgmental.  Narrow-minded.
 * Sune: Ignorance, yeah.

'''DS: Any certain type of ignorance?
 * Sune: Yeah, ignorance of people around them and of the world.
 * Sharin: And xenophobia.  Racist people.

'''DS: Which traits do you deplore in yourselves?
 * Sharin: I'm lazy.  I'm uptight and inhibited.

'''DS: Are you really all those things?
 * Sharin: Yeah.

'''DS: And you deplore that about yourself?
 * Sharin: Well, deplore is strong.  I just dislike it.

'''DS: Do you do anything to get over those things?
 * Sharin: Yeah, I try, but it's not so easy.

'''DS: But I've read interviews with you where you talk about the wild party scene in Los Angeles...
 * Sharin: Really?

'''DS: Yeah, in preparation for this I read where you talked about that in an interview...
 * Sharin: That must have been me back in the day!  I'm old now, you know, settled and I don't go out now anymore.  I like to have fun, we have a lot of fun.
 * Sune: I really like myself a lot, actually.  I'm in a very good state; I have my wife and I'm very happy and positive...
 * Sharin: Selfish!
 * Sune: What?!
 * Sharin: You're selfish.
 * Sune: I'm selfish?  Really?  You think?
 * Sharin: Yeah.
 * Sune: Is that bad?
 * Sharin: [Laughs]

'''DS: Is that the trait that you deplore in him?
 * Sharin: Yeah, I would say so.

'''DS: Is there a trait that you deplore in Sharin?
 * Sharin: I'm sure there is.
 * Sune: Well, she's late, and I hate that.

'''DS: Are you late a lot?
 * Sharin: [Nods head]
 * Sune: All the time.

'''DS: What do you most value in your friends?
 * Sune: Don't say the obvious one!
 * Sharin: Humor!
 * Sune: Oh, okay.
 * Sharin: What's the obvious one?  Loyalty?
 * Sune: Yeah...
 * Sharin: Love, loyalty.  I like people who are driven, passionate, ambitious, but very witty and knowledgeable, but good people.  Good to the world and themselves.  Healthy.

'''DS: Do you keep a large circle of friends or do you tend to keep it close?
 * Sharin: I would say close.

'''DS: How many friends do you have that if you were to self-destruct, they would be there for you?
 * Sharin: Five.  How many friends do you have?

'''DS: Close friends like I asked you about?
 * Sharin: Yeah.

'''DS: I keep it pretty close or I find it too overwhelming because I am always working on projects and I need to concentrate. But in terms of self destruct? If I was to self destruct I would say four people that would be there.
 * Sharin: Yeah, I mean I didn't count in my mom and my dad...

'''DS: No, I didn't, either. How about you? If you self-destructed how many people could you count on to stay by you?
 * Sune: Is that including all the girl? [Laughs]  No...really close friends?  I would say not that many.  Well, hopefully Sharin would be there...

'''DS: Did you include Sune in your count?
 * Sune: Noooo!
 * Sharin: Yeah, I did!
 * Sune: You did?!
 * Sharin: Yeah.
 * Sune: Within the band, our drummer in Denmark is my really good friend, because we have been living such a crazy life together for so long that we just became so close.  And over here I might have maybe five, six people, maybe.

'''DS: As your fame has increased, have you found it more difficult to trust people?
 * Sune: Not at all.  I haven't experienced anything like that.  I have found it easier to meet people.  But I haven't found too many phonies, and I haven't had a problem with that.  I don't go out much, and when I go out I just usually go out with my friends and I'll occasionally go out to see a show.  So, I really don't meet that many people.  And the people I meet on the road are fans and stuff, and I always try to be polite and accommodate them as best I can.

On touring
'''DS: Do you guys see an end to the band, a day when you can see yourselves feeling done with it?
 * Sune: I don't know...I guess sometimes we think about if we want to start a family or something like that.  Or maybe there will be other priorities at a certain point...we joke about it a lot, actually...
 * Sharin: [Chuckles]
 * Sune: But we don't think about it right now because now we are really excited about the new album coming out.
 * Sharin: I could see it go many ways.  I have a difficult time seeing myself touring when I'm 55 years old; I probably wouldn't want to do that.  Not the way I do it now, at least.

'''DS: You couldn't imagine being 867-5309 guy?
 * Sharin: Yeah, it is difficult to see myself as a grandmother on stage.
 * Sune: [Laughs]

'''DS: Are there venues that you guys haven't played that is your dream venue?
 * Sune: Madison Square Garden!  I always really, really want to play that as a headliner.  That would be really great, I think.  The Hollywood Bowl would be really amazing.  There's some good places.  And we were lucky enough to play the Wembley Arena once, but the only thing that happened was they put us on the program at the wrong time, so we actually had to go on before the doors even opened!  We actually ended up playing for four people in this big arena: our producer, his wife and a few of our friends.  It was really cool; we enjoyed it.  At least we played there. And then halfway through the set they actually opened the doors and people started coming in so in the end we maybe played for a few thousand.  But we liked it.  It was like a dream come true.  We always wanted to play Wembley Arena!
 * Sharin: For no one! [Laughs]
 * Sune: [Laughs]

'DS: [Laughs'']  You made it!
 * Sune: It was a really good show, actually.  It was fun.

'''DS: Do you have a venue, Sharin?
 * Sharin: Yeah, like Sune was saying, Madison Square Garden would definitely be something very...
 * Sune: If Jay-Z can do it, we can too!

'''DS: Are there any bands you guys would love to play with?
 * Sune: The Rolling Stones.  Yeah, that would be really great.  I always wanted to tour with Primal Scream.  That would be one.  I don't know...
 * Sharin: I would like to open for Bob Dylan, but I would be a little scared of meeting him, I think.

'''DS: Why?
 * Sharin: I don't know.  He would be intimidating.  Dont Look Back - have you seen that?

'''DS: Are you more worried about him being intimidating or disappointing?
 * Sharin: I would worry about him being disappointing.  I would worry about him being--which I have heard that he is--pretty grumpy; mean.
 * Sune: That can happen!
 * Sharin: Too smart.

On metaphysics
'''DS: Do you believe in a higher power?
 * Sharin: Sometimes I do.  Sometimes I feel more connected.  I do sort of believe in a higher power in a very scientific way; I believe in the fourth dimension and time travel...
 * Sune: You believe in time machines?
 * Sharin: I do.
 * Sune: That's cool.

'''DS: Do you really?
 * Sharin: Yeah, I do.

'''DS: How do you think that is possible?
 * Sharin: I believe in that fourth dimension with black holes and your molecules are all part of the...universe...

'''DS: Not including any time in the 20th Century, what time would you go back to?
 * Sharin: That's a good question.
 * Sune: I would not go back, I would like to go forward.

'''DS: Can you go ahead in your time machine?
 * Sune: Yeah!
 * Sharin: Yeah.
 * Sune: Yeah, you go to the year 4000, man.  That would be more interesting than going back.

'DS: What if you walked out and it was Planet of the Apes''?
 * Sune: Well...then...that's what it is, you know?  But I would more prefer to go ahead in time than back.

'''DS: What if you could only use it one time, and once you are there, you're stuck, would you go ahead in time?
 * Sune: Then I'd go back to tomorrow and I would have that Shepherd's pie at Maxwell's again.
 * Sharin: [Laughs]

'''DS: Really? That's a big ambition there with your time machine.
 * Sune: [Laughs]  Well, it was really good, I'm telling you, and I felt really happy.
 * Sharin: Am I allowed to bring someone or is it just myself?

'''DS: Just yourself.
 * Sharin: I'm going to stay here, then.  I'm not going to use it.  I want to stay here with this guy and my boyfriend and my family.
 * Sune: Right...alright!

'''DS: So if you could choose one person, who would you choose?
 * Sharin: I would choose my boyfriend.  [Laughs]
 * Sune: [Laughs]

'''DS: Do you believe in a higher power, Sune?
 * Sune: Yeah, I guess.  I saw a UFO once, so I know something is out there.  I saw it on the plane ride from New York to Copenhagen once.  It was just there for a long time.  It came in crazy waves and every time it came toward the plane there was heavy turbulence and it had a weird-shaped light kind of thing.  It was crazy; it was for 20 minutes, like that.

'''DS: Did you see your death then?
 * Sune: No, I just thought it was really interesting to see one of those.


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In person interview conducted October 12, 2007 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. --David Shankbone 15:05, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Corrections?
Great interview, once again. Haven't read the whole thing yet ... but I've got a couple of suggestions for corrections. You've got the audio, so you know if these apply or not. 1. "But like I said, I don’t really thin that we think…" Is 'thin' really what was said? 2. "Do the constant comparison in the music media grow tiresome?" Should really be 'Does the constant comparison' or 'Do the constant comparisons'. 3. "Sune: Yeah, I’m probably prefer." ??? Cheers Wikisoup 16:22, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks - already corrected #3. Will do 1 and 2 now.  --David Shankbone 16:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)


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The black gold is of the devil. Why do you think they have to drill down so far to get to it? Contralya 15:40, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Starting of the Third World War..? Eh..!!

I REALLY doubt that Turkey would go to war with Iraq. Fephisto 12:58, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Go to war with Iraq, probably not. But that doesn't mean they wouldn't send troops in like they said. They have been shelling the area for months. Contralya 19:49, 17 October 2007 (UTC)


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What an odd and interesting interview! They really have a unique view of the world. They underestimate terrorism, the reason there aren't terrorists in were they live is because governments work to stop them. But I have to admire their view on Chechnya. The Russians are just as bad as they were in the cold war, too bad that war ended in a truce rather than in victory. Contralya 16:01, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I think towards the end they were playing with me a bit, which I enjoyed. Maybe not, but 45 minutes of blowing up China and man boobs with people who are expecting "Tell me about your new album" questions probably set their creative minds aflame.  --David Shankbone 23:01, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, the greatest art doesn't necessarily come from normal mindsets. Like that famous painter who cut off his own ear. Contralya 01:38, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Great Interview
Well done with a great interview.

I saw both the Southpaw and Bowery Ballroom shows.

I loved all the answers Sharin & Sune gave here. Though I don't necessarily agree with all of their opinions, I find them to be two of the most honest and intelligent people out there.

I think I find their thoughts on time travel and the fourth dimenion the most amusing of all!

11:57, 17 October 2007 (UTC)Dave Cromwell
 * Thanks Dave. Raveonettes are one of my favorite bands.  Keep coming back and reading.  --David Shankbone 15:37, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Really great interview, first-class quality! And the photos are well crafted too. Funny I should find this so late (and re-discover raveonettes so late). Sverdrup - (talk) 00:35, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

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My life, so much for objectivity on Wikipedia. I realise Wikinews is a seperate project, but the two overlap and use the same format and it gives the wrong impression. For one thing, it makes the Wiki foundation look less like an alturistic organisation and more like a corporation. Secondly, the moment u let PR people influence one section, they will b looking to influence wikipedia articles too and it generates a conflcit of interests. It may even explain why this band have such a ridiculously long entry. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.238.30.73 (talk) 17:43, 26 January 2008 (UTC)


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October 15, 2007 The first A380 superjumbo, made by Airbus, was delivered today to Singapore Airlines (SIA) 18 months behind schedule.

After the plane was delivered in Singapore, it was flown to Toulouse, France for the ceremony of about 500 guests.

The plane is built with four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.

The first flight will take off for a "special charity-flight" from Singapore and land in Sydney on October 25. Special services will continue from October 28.

"This is a major milestone for the A380 programme, and I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all parties concerned. I want to thank our teams and all those who worked hard, days, nights, and week-ends, for their dedication and commitment," said Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Enders.

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Nevada man's execution halted at 11th hour

October 16, 2007

The execution of a prisoner in Nevada was suspended just 90 minutes before the execution was to be carried out due to arguments from civil rights activists who believe that the state should wait until the U.S. Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of death bylethal injection.

34-year-old William Castillo was sentenced to death after beating 86-year-old Isabel Brendt to death in 1995. He was convicted of murdering the retired Las Vegas schoolteacher in 1996.

Mr. Castillo was due to be executed at 8:30 p.m. PDT (0330 GMT) but was granted a reprieve after an 11th hour appeal by the American Civil Liberties Union to the Nevada Supreme Court.

Castillo chose not to file any appeals on his own behalf and prison officials say that he was prepared for death. The ACLU of Nevada had appealed to halt all executions in the state.

An overwhelming legal uproar over death by lethal injection has compelled the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of a method of execution for the first time since 1878, while also halting capital punishment throughout the country.

Almost all of the 38 states which employ the death penalty rely on the same three-drug combination to execute inmates, including Nevada. In California, opposition to lethal injection has halted executions for nearly two years. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to determine the constitutionality of Kentucky's lethal injection procedure has ensured a near-abeyance on executions until the justices make their ruling next year.

Howard Skolnik, the Nevada Corrections Director, said Castillo was disappointed when he told him about the delay.

"He asked if it would be possible to get a little more medication to calm him down and take the edge off," the director said.

When speaking of the two members of Brendt's family hoping to witness the execution, Skolnik said "They were hoping for some kind of closure today which they did not get."

One of the ACLU lawyers who pleaded the case Monday in front of the Supreme Court supported the decision, which had been signed by all seven justices.

"Clearly, this was the right thing to do, legally and morally," Lee Rowland said. She added "...We are heartened that this decision will bring Nevada in line with the rest of the country, which has decided to await guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court."


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China 'furious' at U.S. over Dalai Lama award

October 16, 2007 The Chinese Communist Party's 17th National Congress gave cause for party officials to condemn a planned awards ceremony for the Dalai Lama, who is to receive the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. President Bush receives him at the White House today. "We are furious," Tibet's Communist Party boss, Zhang Qingli, told reporters during the congress. "If the Dalai Lama can receive such an award, there must be no justice or good people in the world."

In 1950, the People's Liberation Army invaded Tibet and continues to occupy the territory. In January 2007 the Dalai Lama, in an interview on a private television channel, said "What we demand from the Chinese authority is more autonomy for Tibetans to protect their culture." He added that he had told the Tibetan people not to think in terms of history and to accept Tibet as a part of China.

"The presence of the U.S. president at this congressional ceremony for the Dalai Lama greatly offends China," Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said.

China's foreign minister, Yang Jiechi, said Bush should not attend. "We solemnly demand that the US cancel the extremely wrong arrangements," Mr Yang told reporters in Beijing.

Bush told Hu Jintao, the Chinese president, that he planned to attend the ceremony when they met in Australia in August. He made an overture to Jintao to assuage any perceived snub by saying he would attend the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008.

"We understand the concerns of the Chinese," White House deputy press secretary Tony Fratto said. "This is a meeting with a spiritual leader. It is not a meeting with a head of state."


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I wrote the bit that says avoid swearing on comments pages so I'll say bleep the swines in Beijing. --Brian McNeil / talk 20:17, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Agree 100% -Spacehusky 20:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * It's all political blustering. --David Shankbone 20:35, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Imagine if someone protested giving the pope an award... Contralya 20:59, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Unbelievable!
I just can't believe this! Are people insane, or am I completely ignorant on the correct way of thinking? What did we do to THEM!?! Mutton333 21:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

 * China opposes efforts of the U.S. and EU around the globe, like in Darfur. The Chinese government apparently doesn't have western morals or values. Like having a free press, or thinking that police killing protesters is bad. Contralya 01:36, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

 * It is more complicated than that. China really only opposes the US and the EU when it conflicts with China's goals or when on some more general ideal. China is still very sensitive to interference from Western governments after the West split up China into the various zones of influence. Furthermore, from the Chinese perspective the Dalai Lama is at best a nuisance and at worst a terrorist. How would people in the United States react if China gave a major award to Osama bin Laden? Finally note that the Dalai Lama isn't exactly the saintly incarnation of freedom and Western values but in his view both the political and religious leader of Tibet. It isn't very western to have 100% establishment of a specific religion. JoshuaZ 03:13, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

 * He can hardly be like Osama to them! More like a peaceful religious leader who wants his nation, that got conquered by China, to be free. And China doesn't like that. You see, China got to it's current size by annexing it's neighbors, like Yunnan. Contralya 12:07, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

 * From what I've read of the Dalai Lama, he is /no/ terrorist. I don't know even what kind of really messed up propaganda you'd need to do that.  Fephisto 12:57, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * China takes over Tibet with no legal claim, deposes its spiritual leader and christens one of their own in his stead, then begins moving huge populations of ethnic Chinese to Tibet, and the Dalai Lama opposes all of this, but with nonviolence. Then in January he tells the Tibetan people to 'think longterm' and accept China's invasion of Tibet.  He is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  Like Osama bin Laden?  Hardly.  He has never been the genesis of terrorist attacks against innocent Chinese civilians.  He simply opposes a foreign power's invasion of his country that gives his own people no autonomy.  Sounds more like a George Washington.  The Chinese make these loud declarations because it "looks good" and it keeps their official policy line intact.  So much of what you read as an "issue" really isn't an issue, it's "saving face" or "towing the party line" while the leaders meeting behind close doors and say, "No big deal."  It's political blustering.  It's sad it is necessary, that there are people who fall for it.  But then again, there is still a sizable portion of the American populace who believe Saddam Hussein was involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which has been conclusively proven not true.  --David Shankbone 14:15, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I have never heard of anyone that still thinks Saddam had to do with terrorists. Things would obviously been better if Iraq weren't invaded. Think about it, the terrorists moved into Iraq AFTER the invasion. The thing is, Iran and Iraq hated each other, that kept either of them from working together well. Now, nations like Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, Syria, N Korea etc all work together. Saddam was evil, he was a dictator and mass murderer, but he kept Iran and Terrorists in check somewhat.

Anyway, the Lama IS more like George Washington than Osama Bin-laden. Like I said, China got most of it's territory through conquest, one way or another. I hope he turns out to be the Ghandi of Tibet. Contralya 15:09, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * You may not have heard of Americans thinking Saddam was linked to 9/11 still, but that doesn't mean much. http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/13081  --David Shankbone 15:18, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I wasn't making a claim of moral equivalency between the Dalai Lama and Osama. The comment was in regard to the Chinese attitude towards him. In that vein "the Lama IS more like George Washington than Osama Bin-laden" - the British in the 1770s probably had an equally dim view of GW. JoshuaZ 15:20, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I know what you were saying, but I don't think the Chinese see the Dalai Lama as their own Osama bin Laden for the reasons I outlined. Neither the actions, words or desires of either are similar; nor is the impetus for their views.  I understand you just floated it out there to say, "Think of it from their POV" but I think you are just wrong about in what you posit as their POV.  I don't think the Chinese see the two individuals as the same.  --David Shankbone 15:29, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

 * You're right. I'm trying to think of a better example but there isn't any obvious equivalent in the modern US. It might be more accurate to just say that the Chinese see him as a highly disruptive influence over territory they regard as theirs. JoshuaZ 02:37, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, no-one that I know thinks he was involved.

Anyway, I think they see the Lama similarly as they see Taiwan. I, personally think china should be broken up, and the territories they conquered should be granted independence. And the funny thing about Taiwan, is that they never actually conquered it. Taiwan is a De Facto independent state, it has it's own ambassadors and military... The entire reason China is mad is because they don't want attention and praise given to anyone who wants to succeed from their little 'empire'. This metal, can be used as an example by the Tibetan separatists, if you look at the values in American nationalism, some of these ideals, represented in this metal he is getting, are the basis of what Tibetan separatists want. I think this will show Europe how bad China is. Contralya 19:47, 17 October 2007 (UTC) No, George Washington isn't like the Dalai Lama. He did seek separation from his rulers, but in no way did he seek rulership over his new lands with the form of dictatorian theocracy that the Dalai Lama wants. We Westerners have the right to support whomever we feel shares our virtuous values, but does the Dalai Lama really live up to our standards? Sure he is a sweet guy and completely deserves his Nobel Peace Award, but the theocratic rule he will impose rubs wrongly with our division of church and state. If there is an appropriate analogy to describe the Dalai Lama, it would be Jim Jones, but instead of setting up a colony in South America, he would be demanding an entire state out of America devoted to his "religion". Tibetan buddhism isn't as bad as the People's Temple, you say? Remember that the journalists we sent over to investigate People's Temple actually had favorable first impressions of the religion. Google up "Tibet under the lama". China during its occupation has actually improved living conditions in many areas through construction and modernisation. Don't think that in this process Tibetan culture has been destroyed too; China actually spent 180 million yuan (26 mil USD) renovating the Potala Palace "in Tibetan style"(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-09/19/content_375748.htm). I think there is strong evidence that Tibet under Chinese rule is faring better. Now if only activists would quit their wailing and let those poor Tibetans live in peace.
 * Why should China be broken up and its territories given what I interpret as self-determination? If you believe it's because China annexed all those territories, then what right does the American government have to preside over America? Last I checked, Native Americans play an insignificant role in this governing over lands that, by your ruling, is rightfully theirs. Where is the deposed royalty of Hawaii in its government? Before we jump to the conclusion that China is in the wrong, we should consider who it is we are really judging.

Is this some religious prejudice thing from China?? Mutton333 23:01, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Ummmmmm...yes. Why? Does that surprise you? Not every country is as tolerant as we Westerners (assuming you are one) are.

Irony
I think the main reason he is getting the award, is to humanize Uncle Sam a bit. Ironic that it would make the Freak'n Chinese mad. Contralya 01:43, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

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Studies: raw fish risky

October 16, 2007 Studies presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology show that eating raw or undercooked fish, such as sushi or sashimi, can lead to severe intestinal problems caused by parasitic roundworms called anisakis.

Symptoms of the infestation include sudden abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and can be severe enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room. One form of anisakiasis, the illness caused by the infestation, could be difficult to diagnose and could be misdiagnosed as appendicitis, peritonitis, or stomach ulcers, potentially leading to incorrect treatment.

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I remember this case. Going to the police is a good idea. It's what you do if you're in trouble. Tyciol 00:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)


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I have always known not to eat fish or meat raw. 01:34, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I thought we knew this already. Although it has never stopped me from eating raw fish.

Them side effects sound a tad serious, but not unlike what you would get from any other poorly cooked food like chicken. I guess a lot of the risk comes down to hygiene and preparation practices at the the restaurant too. I've eaten sushi for years and love it, this won't stop me. (TrumpyNZ 10:39, 17 October 2007 (UTC))

Fore sale! All of the ringworms that you can eat... Contralya 19:35, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

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This is one more reason for me to dislike this one person who forced me to eat raw fish... Mutton333 23:04, 17 October 2007 (UTC

The majority of the population of Japan thinks that the premise of this artcile is alarmist and exaggerated.

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Of course (disclaimer) I am a raw foodist type (or at least I play one on television)... of which the subject then brings even more WP-style "these people on the Internet can write _anything_" commotion. YMMV. 75.85.31.227 03:52, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

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Putin promises to complete Iran's nuclear reactor

October 17, 2007

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured Iran that Moscow would not back out of a US$1 billion contract to complete a nuclear power plant in the Iranian port of Bushehr. Putin's remarks followed talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a summit of Caspian Sea nations in Tehran. The United States and other Western nations oppose the construction of the reactor, and believe that it is part of an effort by Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Putin said that although revisions to the contract were necessary in order to clarify the legal and financial obligations of the two sides, Russia intends to go forward with the project. "Russia has clearly stated that it's going to complete this work," Putin said. "We are not renouncing this obligation."

Iran's nuclear program has been the subject of much recent controversy. The United States, France, and other Western nations oppose the program, saying Iran is using it as a cover for the development of nuclear weapons. Iran maintains that its reactor will only be used to generate nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Putin supported the Iranian view in his remarks, referring to Iran's "peaceful nuclear program".

Although Putin promised to complete the reactor, he avoided specifying a timetable. Russia claims that construction on the nuclear reactor has been delayed because Iran is behind in payments. Iran claims that its payments are up to date, and that the delays are a result of Russia bowing to Western pressure.


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I bet Putin can't wait for an Iranian made nuke to blow up a city in the west. It is clear that Putin's Russia (he has un-restrained power and controls the media) wants to harm the west as much as possible. He has said himself that he wished that there was still a U.S.S.R, and he is going to be prime minister, than president again. Ex-KGB agent he is, Soviet secret police. Contralya 02:42, 17 October 2007 (UTC)Contralya 02:39, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Please explain how "[Putin] has un-restrained power and controls the media" implies that "it is clear that Putin's Russia ... wants to harm the west". That is not cause and effect. Wikisoup 16:41, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Bad idea Vlady. You're "Putin" Russia's money in the wrong place.

 * Arrrrgh. Either way, this is Russia just acting like a rebellious teenager.  Fephisto 12:58, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

^wow, do you work for the sun, that headline belongs in the sun, hell its probably too good for the sun! Anyway i don't see a problem with Russia getting involved, even if putin is anti-west his involvement will surely help keep the program peacefull

 * I am not so sure about that. He has been conflicting with the west in nearly all things, like anywhere there needs to be peacekeeping. He is mad that previously USSR nations are democratic and in NATO. He thinks the U.S. is evil (he IS a ex-KGB agent). This guy needs to be assassinated or something, because he is going to be ruling Russia for generations if he isn't. In Russia, only one party has any chance of winning, Putin has all of the power, there are no checks and balances, and Putin controls the media. The reason his approval rating is so high is because the media portrays him as perfect, and doesn't criticize their leader like free nation's media does. He is the De Facto dictator of Russia, get used to it. And he wants to get rid of the west. Contralya 12:12, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Are you kidding? "This guy needs to be assassinated" ... because "He is mad" and "He has been conflicting with the west in nearly all things"?? Thanks for the rigorous analysis. Wikisoup 16:39, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Meh, this will make things more interesting. GJ Putin

I've agree with Russian view point. To delay this project will give to more time to made necessary negotiations about the future of this program.

"Will give to more time to"?? Contralya 14:26, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

new title because I don't know how to add on
Either Putin is an ignorant, simple, kind man; he weighed the risks carefully, then decided to go ahead; or he's helping Iran make nuclear weapons. And that's about a 1-in-5 chance he is, and it may be 1-in-50. I don't know! Mutton333 23:09, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Just another Anti-US move
Putin has no reason to do this other than to show his contempt for the U.S


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Wikinews:Briefs/October 17, 2007

The time is 4:45 UTC and this an Audio Wikinews Brief for Wednesday, October 17, 2007.

Oil prices at new high on fears of Turkish attack in Iraq
Crude oil has risen to an all-time high during trading in Asia to close at US$86.13 a barrel, up $2.44. In the U.S., crude stock futures were nearing $90.00 a barrel.

The spike is being blamed on fears that Turkey will launch an attack on Iraqi Kurdish Militants of the Kurdistan Workers Party after they killed 13 Turkish soldiers on October 7. On Monday, the Turkish military asked Parliament for permission to lead a mission into Iraq to hunt down militants.

There are at least 60,000 Turkish troops along the Iraq-Turkey border.

China 'furious' at U.S. over Dalai Lama award
The Chinese Communist Party is furious over an awards ceremony for the Dalai Lama, who is to receive the Congressional Gold Medal today. President Bush received him at the White House on Tuesday.

In 1950, the People's Liberation Army invaded Tibet and continues to occupy the territory. However in a January 2007 television interview, the Dalai Lama demanded more autonomy for the Tibetan people but added that they should accept Tibet as a part of China.

Nevada man's execution halted at 11th hour
In the U.S. on Tuesday, the execution of a prisoner in Nevada was suspended just 90 minutes before the execution was to be carried out due to arguments from civil rights activists who believe that the state should wait until the U.S. Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of death by lethal injection.

34-year-old William Castillo was sentenced to death after beating 86-year-old Isabel Brendt to death in 1995. He was convicted of murdering the retired Las Vegas schoolteacher in 1996.

An overwhelming legal uproar over death by lethal injection has compelled the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of a method of execution for the first time since 1878, while also halting capital punishment throughout the country.

Putin promises to complete Iran's nuclear reactor
Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured Iran that Moscow would not back out of a 1 billion U.S. dollar contract to complete a nuclear power plant in the Iranian port of Bushehr. Putin's remarks followed talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a summit of Caspian Sea nations in Tehran.

The United States and other Western nations oppose the construction of the reactor, and believe that it is part of an effort by Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Australia Votes 2007: Liberals promise personal income tax cuts
With the election campaign just beginning, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has promised $34 billion in personal income tax cuts over the next three years. That is on top of $31.5 billion announced in May, and $36.7 billion announced in 2006.

The new tax cuts are based on new projections for growth in the Australian economy. The Treasury now estimates that the economy will expand by 4.25% in the 12 months to June 2008, up from growth of 3.75% predicted in May.

The Government has challenged the Labor opposition to announce their tax policy immediately. Australian economists underlined that the tax cuts will boost demand at a time when the Reserve Bank is trying to slow the economy.

Studies: raw fish risky
Studies presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology show that eating raw or undercooked fish, such as sushi or sashimi, can lead to severe intestinal problems caused by parasitic roundworms called anisakis. Symptoms of the infestation include sudden abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and can be severe enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room.

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