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Dutch ministers to resign over prison fire

September 21, 2006 Dutch Justice Minister Jan Piet Hein Donner (from the political party CDA) and Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment Sybilla Dekker (from the VVD) will resign, the state broadcaster reports, after a report partly blamed them for a fire at a jail in Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on October 27, 2005, in which 11 illegal immigrants died. The report says that, if the government had adhered to fire regulations, "less or no" people would have died.


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First penis transplant reversed after two weeks

September 22, 2006

Two weeks after Chinese surgeons successfully transplanted a donated penis onto an unidentified 44-year-old man, they were requested to remove it. Despite functioning perfectly and having been physically accepted by the body, the patient and his wife asked for the penis to be amputated, due to the severe psychological trauma they had both suffered.

A team of surgeons led by Dr Hu Weilie took 15 hours to attach the penis, which was donated by the family of a 22-year-old brain-dead patient. Doctors have successfully re-attached patients' own severed members in the past, but this was the first use of a second-party penis.

The psychological rejection of the penis is not unusual from a medical point of view; in 2001 surgeons removed the world's first transplanted hand from donee Clint Hallam, who wanted the "hideous and withered" hand to be removed because he had become "mentally detached" from it. The team that led the transplant have since performed the world's first double arm transplant.

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Near collision between military and civilian planes in India

September 21, 2006

A Jet Airways Boeing 737 with 89 people on board was involved in a near-collision with a formation of Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30s in the skies over Rajkot airport at around 8:30 AM (IST) today. The Jet Airways plane developed a technical snag as a result of the sudden climb it had to execute to avoid the fighter jets, which were participating in the Gagan Shakti air-exercise. The 737 was subsequently grounded at Rajkot.

Preliminary reports suggest that the narrowly-averted mishap may have been caused due to a lack of co-ordination between the Jet Airways crew and Rajkot air-traffic controllers. A Jet spokemsan said that flight 9W-345 from Mumbai CST to Rajkot was on a normal approach to the airport, when the ACAS (Aircraft Collision Avoidance System or Airborne Collision Avoidance System) instructed the pilots to climb from 22,500 ft to 23,000 ft. The 737 reportedly came within 500 feet of the IAF jets.

The Air Force statement issued in New Delhi, however, said "Prima facie reports available suggest that the fighter aircraft did not pose any threat to the civil airliner as they were under control of ground-based radar and in visual contact." An inquiry with the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation is underway to investigate the incident.


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Talk:Study reveals mercury contamination throughout US food chain

Could United States be put somewhere in the title? Saying there's mercury contamination is like saying some spinach can have e coli, it'd be nice to know who might be affected. Fephisto 14:41, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I think it likely that all industrialized countries produce mercury pollution in sufficient quantities that animals in those countries are affected. The report was written by a US organization. But the problem is quite likely not limited to one country.
 * However, if you insist, by all means, be bold and try to improve the title. --AlexS 15:03, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Good. I like this title better. --AlexS 21:11, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Mad-hatters? Try mad-meat-eaters!... Does anyone know where all of this mercury is coming from? That would be some useful info. -Rich
 * Those damn thermometer makers are dumping it in our lakes and streams! Fephisto 15:39, 23 September 2006 (UTC)


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Wales to call time on smoking in April 2007

September 21, 2006

The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that smoking will be banned in enclosed public places on April 2, 2007. The ban will affect pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants and all other enclosed public spaces in Wales, although smoking in beer gardens etc will be at the discretion of the landlord. The ban will come into effect one month before the Welsh general election, on the same day as a similar ban in Northern Ireland and before a ban in England. Scotland already has a similar smoking ban in place.

People lighting up after April 2, 2007 will face on the spot fines. New bilingual no smoking signs will need to be prominently displayed.


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User talk:70.110.202.77

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Thai military bans political party meetings

September 21, 2006 Thailand's Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) on Thursday banned political party meetings of more than five people on national television. Moreover there is also a ban on new political parties from being formed. However political parties still have the right to exist. The military also promised that civilian rule will be restored within a year. Meanwhile the military is taking hold of all duties and responsibilities of the parliament.

On Tuesday the coup leaders suspended the 1997 constitution and imposed martial law. This prompted concern over the international level. The U.S. warned on Thursday that any ban on political parties would be a 'setback' for democracy.

The army issued the following statement shown on national television:

Thai citizens returned to work on Thursday ever since Tuesday's coup. Bangkok appeared to have returned to normal even though there were tanks on the streets as well as soldiers manning major traffic checkpoints.


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sorry if I added "Breaking News" ... sorry but I was just in a hurry and I did not read the full guidelines for creating a breaking news article.. this is my 1st one Zer T 21:26, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
 * if some can help me edit.. please do and that would be great Zer T 22:11, 21 September 2006 (UTC)


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Canadian PM Harper makes speech at UN in New York

September 21, 2006

Canadian PM Stephen Harper made a speech at the UN General Assembly today in New York. He talked about Canada's role in Afghanistan.

Canada has 2,300 soldiers in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, scene of a series of major clashes with the Taliban. Twenty Canadians have died in Afghanistan in the last three months alone, 36 soldiers and a diplomat have died since 2002.

"Let us be realistic. The challenges facing Afghanistan are enormous. There will be no quick fixes. Moreover, success cannot be assured by military means alone," Harper told the U.N. "Difficulties don't daunt us. But lack of common purpose and will in this body would. ... If we fail the Afghan people, we will be failing ourselves."

Harper spoke to the Economic Club of New York on Wednesday night, talking about recent opinion polls that show most Canadians are opposed to the mission. "I don't really accept that Canadians are opposed to the mission. I think what Canadians regret, what hurts Canadians a lot, is seeing their brave men and women in uniform lose their lives," he said.

Harper also talked about other challenges facing the UN, including conflicts affecting Haiti, Darfur and Lebanon, and suggested that the time for getting tough with Iran over its nuclear ambitions is getting close.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is due to address the Canadian Parliament on Friday and also making a three day visit to Canada which started today.


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Eyewitness account: from the streets of Bangkok

September 21, 2006

A businessman currently representing his place of employment in Thailand has left the following eyewitness account for Wikinews:

 * "How safe are the streets of Bangkok? As a somewhat nervous US citizen holed up in a hotel room in this massive South Asian metropolis, I decided to venture forth and see for myself. For courage as much as anything, I walked with my close friend and business partner, who like me, hails from San Diego, California.

 * "I left my suite at the Royal River Hotel and walked down Soi Charansandwong, the narrow street that leads from the hotel to the busy road that crosses the city and shortly thereafter, the Chao Phraya River, known as the 'River of Kings.'

 * "Thailand does, indeed, love their kings, or particularly, their current King. Evidence of this is clear: at least a third of the people walking on the streets wear the 'King Shirt,' a bright yellow shirt that bears the crest of the King.

 * "Even newsreaders on the local television news can sometimes be seen wearing the yellow shirt as a showing of support for the King.

 * "Leaving the alleyway, we walked to the busy Thonburi district. Immediately, I could see a group of soldiers, some standing, others sitting, along a sidewalk on the main street. They had set up a check point, but I saw but one vehicle stopped, a beat up truck that appeared to have come in from the countryside, loaded with fruit.

 * "We passed all the various businesses along the street as we walked, all open and apparently unaffected by the Coup.

 * "Walking slowly down to where the soldiers were and smiling at them as we walked, we approached the man who appeared to be the commanding officer. He smiled back and asked us where we were from. He was a bit business like at first, but this was a man who had a job to do, of course. What his overall job was, I am not sure. It appears that the military, for the most part, is present as a show of support and to act if any anti-Coup action should take place. Perhaps they are merely present to keep the peace.

 * "My friend noticed that the soldiers appeared to be uncomfortable in their uniforms, not the most comfortable clothing to wear in the hot and humid world that is Bangkok.

 * "Each soldier, unable to wear a yellow shirt and stay in uniform, instead bore a yellow ribbon of support for the King, usually tied to his rifle.

 * "Walking back to a small stand, we purchased twenty bottles of cold drinks and returned to the soldiers and handed them to the officer in charge. He smiled and accepted the offering and handed them out to his men.

 * "As we continued to walk down the sidewalk, three women came out of their shop, one wearing a yellow king shirt, and they thanked us for the gesture.

 * "The streets of Bangkok, otherwise, appeared completely normal in all respects. Street vendors hawked various items of food, car shops were installing high tech stereo systems and dogs, here and there, sat quietly in whatever shady spot they could find.

 * "We crossed the street and walked down an alleyway to the nearest Temple. Walking on the cool, green grounds of the Temple complex, the Coup felt like it was a million miles distant. Bowing and placing our palms together, we greeted a monk on the grounds who was trimming a hedge. Despite the Coup, Bangkok seemingly remains peaceful in all respects. We could smell the delightful scent of freshly cut grass.

 * "Earlier, I asked the doorman at the Royal River Hotel what he thought about the Coup. 'We needed it, " he smiled, "things were too corrupt. Don't worry. It should all be over in three days or so.'

 * "Perhaps. But, certainly, I felt no danger on the street from the army or from anyone I encountered. Returning to Soi Charansandwong, I approached an ATM and withdrew a couple of hundred dollars worth of Baht, the currency of Thailand, with my US bank issued card.

 * "Money in hand, I entered a tailor shop and sat down with the shop manager, who was from India, and ordered a new suit to be made. As he measured me, I asked if business had been slowed due to the Coup. 'No, not at all. I sold a suit today to another American, as a matter of fact.' He promised me that my suit, which included two pairs of pants and two custom made dress shirts, would be ready early the next morning.

 * "We left the alleyway and once again walked down the busy road. The commanding officer gave us a very big smile this time as we passed him and several of the soldiers gave smaller, shy smiles as we passed. Encouraged, we once again popped into a small shop and bought additional soft drinks to hand out."


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I am the author of this eyewitness account. I can be reached at my email account for any questions or whatever. MP3rod@aol.com I am in Bangkok representing my company, Lucid Micro. ```

This is great stuff! Eyewitness accounts like this add variety and interest to the news, and give a different perspective.-- Phyzome is Tim McCormack 00:46, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you very much. I should note for anyone who is interested that while I am not a journalist, I am an author. I wrote two of those silly Complete Idiot guide books.

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i am trying some french translation (after gardening (wife....)
and don't worry, there's worst people than Guide Writer running around wikinews : there's computer scientists brrr:) Jacques Divol 07:39, 22 September 2006 (UTC)


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Space shuttle Atlantis lands

September 21, 2006

Space Shuttle Atlantis has made a night landing at the Kennedy Space Center on Thursday finishing off STS-115 which lasted 13 days. The orbiter landed safely at 6:21:30 a.m. EDT, on runway 33 at KSC. The return of Atlantis to Earth avoided a traffic jam at the space station, as Soyuz TMA-9 Expedition 14 docked with the ISS on September 20, 2006 at 12:21AM CDT (09:21AM Moscow Time) which included space tourist Anousheh Ansari.

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Talk:Venezuelan President Chavez criticises U.S. President Bush in U.N. address

Is this a copyright violation?
'Hugo Chavez criticized that Bush was “speaking like the owner of the world”, but in fact, he said, is “the spokesman of imperialism”. It mentioned fragments of the speech of the agent chief executive of the United States in its “message” to the peoples of the World and the defense of the “democracy”, and it responded to him that it is “the false democracy of the elites”, imposed by weapons and bombs. “We cannot allow the consolidation of the world-wide dictatorship” that promotes Bush and its allies, it affirmed.' (From this article)

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criticized that Bush was “speaking like the owner of the world”, but in fact, said, is “the spokesman of imperialism”. It mentioned fragments of the speech of the agent chief executive of the United States in its “message” to the towns and the defense of the “democracy”, and it responded to him that that is “the false democracy of the elites”, imposed with arms and pumps. “We cannot allow the consolidation of the world-wide dictatorship” that promotes Bush and its allies, it affirmed. (From google translate of the Spanish source ) Zer T 00:07, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

This was obviously written in spanish and put in a computer translator this article is bad for so many reasons

Is this news?
If I had a dollar everytime Chavez has bitched about the President, I would have enough money to bribe every congressman to impeach Bush. —     00:53, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * actually it is news... Chavez is making speeches at the UN Assembly...
 * "The UN system born after World War II collapsed. It's worthless"
 * ""The devil came here yesterday," he said, referring to Mr Bush's speech on Tuesday. "It still smells of sulphur today," he added."

 * He already referred Bush as a 'devil' the other day.. and again in the UN Assembly, also added that UN Assembly is worthless.

 * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5365142.stm?ls
 * http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-09-21-voa78.cfm
 * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/5362884.stm
 * Zer T 01:00, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I'm being more facetious here than not, but the point I am trying to get at is that Chavez has complained about the US President so many times I (in my cynical manner) barely consider it news anymore. —     01:06, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Consider the UN General Assembly, he stated it out loud and pointed 'the devil' to Bush right in front of all people to see. This is big news considering it is presented in an international level with major government leaders present. Sorry for bad english. Although I prefer a new article that includes all that happened in the UN Assembly and not just Chavez ranting against Bush. Zer T 01:12, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

This article is Bad
It has many issues with NPOV and it was obviously written in another language and then translated the entire article barely makes sense. I have no problem with a real article but, this is bogus. --The 13th 4postle 01:30, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

what needs to be fixed?
I think there is some news here. What do people think the problems are? NPOV? Ongoing event? Not wikinewsie? TRWBW 06:56, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

The comment "This was obviously written in spanish and put in a computer translator. This article is bad for so many reasons" does not make any sense, meanwhile those reasons are not cited (or quoted). I suspect this is clearly a censorship made by the US governement in order to avoid this kind of information. It should not surprise anyone, because the "4th power" is the most important thing that controls the masses in the US and other puppet governements. Apparently this censorship is made too, in order to avoid to read more deep information as the book cited. (Noam Chomsky: Hegemony or Survival )

 * article does require language cleanup is not publishable yet: eg., in the lead paragraph itself, "discourse", "announcing his country for a non-permanent seat", "is the US government and his imperialistic project.", "When doing use of the tribune", "recommended to all the assistants". Doldrums 21:07, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * actually this article has only one source http://www.jornada.unam.mx/imprimir.php?fecha=20060921&nota=056n1mun.php&seccion=nota .. I have been monitoring it for days now and it seems to me nothing changes.. btw there are 3 source links I added that were not incorporated into this article but is relevant for those who want to clean this up Zer T 21:47, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * this article is considered abandoned to me. btw change the article title.. it is not relevant anymore Zer T 21:50, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

pov
this article reports on Chavez's speech at considerable length, much of the speech is critical of the US government and its policies. in order to keep the article NPOV, make sure that a response from the US is duly reported. Doldrums 16:49, 30 September 2006 (UTC)


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Kevin, can you please stop posting that page? This is not Wikipedia — Wikinews should only be used for news events. If you have wrestling-related news, feel free to post it. —     01:57, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

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 * User page seems like a WWE information page. Is there any reason for making your userpage explicitly providing information relevant to WWE? WIkinews is NOT a webhost, the user page is used for user profiles. Zer T 22:50, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * To repeat what Chiacomo and Zer T said, we are not an advertising network or webhost. You're allowed to keep some personal information, a link to your website maybe, as long as you're contributing to wikinews. However you shouldn't keep the entire webpage here. I would ask that you remove this content from your userpage. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 23:17, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Kevinprior 23:42, 22 September 2006 (UTC) I took of my website info. Is this ok?? Where should I put this page??
 * We need not repeat ourselves. Wikinews IS NOT a webhost. You cannot place such information on wikinews. Wikinews is here to provide news articles and not "personal websites", "advertsement" or "webhost". If you are trying to gain user views for your website then please google "link exchange". This will be my last warning to you as a non-admin. Failure to do so will result in consequences from administrators. Zer T 23:57, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

One more chance
If you continue to use Wikinews as a personal website, you will be banned from editing. We are here to write news articles. —     00:03, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I removed the #REDIRECT tag that was on the userpage. Thunderhead (talk) 03:43, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

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Complaint made against internet provider iHug upheld

September 22, 2006

A complaint made against Internet service provider (ISP) iHug by M. McNatty has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). McNatty complained that he was not told of the special conditions of banner adverts he saw on the iHug website.

McNatty said: "I signed up [to iHug] but discovered I had shot over my limit and iHUG had reduced my download speed from 100 to 64kps. I rang iHUG and they explained that I had gone over my 1 GB traffic allotment by 230%. I explained I was on the 3 GB plan and they went on to tell me that 2 of the 3GB can only be used between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10 a.m." He then went on to talk to the manager of iHug but was told there was nothing he could do so he asked to be upgraded to the more expensive option of the 15 GB plan.

iHug replied to the complaint by saying: "It appears that M. McNatty has briefly looked at the front page of our broadband section without either reading down the page to the what you get section or clicking on the info or join now links on our website. If he had, he would have found information about the peak and off-peak split of data allowances. He has then rung the iHug call centre, where our call centre personnel have been instructed to inform customers of the details of data allowances because many customers don't understand how much data they will need. If the customer service representative has failed to explain how the data allowances work then that is a mistake on our part, for which I am sincerely apologetic. iHug has taken steps to resolve this by stressing to Customer Service Managers that they must remind their teams to fully explain data allowances during the sign up call."

iHug then went on to apologize to McNatty if felt he had been misled but said: "I think it is unreasonable for M. McNatty to expect all information pertaining to a broadband application to be contained in detail on a small banner advert which is clearly design to capture interest only and lead the customer to further information."

The ASA complaint board then reviewed the advertisement and noted that the advertisement clearly identified that information related to the offer was available on other pages and that a customer would most likely know that plans varied and would ask for clarification before subscribing.

But then said, referring to the 3 GB plan advertisement; "However, nowhere in the main offer or the immediate conditions headed, "ihug broadband – what you get", did it inform the consumer that 2 of the 3 GB could only be used between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10 a.m., one third being peak user time, two thirds being off-peak user time. This, in the Complaints Board's view, significantly diminished the offer of '3 GB data', to the extent that the offer could be considered to be 'exaggerated'. As such the Complaints Board said that it would be likely to mislead the consumer."

They also noted that the wording "generous peak download allowance" was a hyperbole and overstated the product offered, which amounted to misleading the customer.

The Complaints Board said: "A website advertisement was not limited by a time constraint such as a television advertisement, or restricted by space available, and thereby there was no apparent reason why this paramount condition could not be more obvious in relation to the offer."

The complaints board then said that if special condition reduced the offer in value then those conditions need to be obvious. They noted that the ad does say conditions do apply. "However, as the condition in this instance diminished the offer in a major way, the Complaints Board was unanimously of the view, that it should have been disclosed in an obvious manner, as part of the initial offer or in close proximity to it," said the complaints board.

The board then noted that the advertisement was in violation of the second rule in the Code of Ethics which states "Truthful Presentation - Advertisements should not contain any statement or visual presentation or create an overall impression which directly or by implication, omission, ambiguity or exaggerated claim is misleading or deceptive, is likely to deceive or mislead the consumer, makes false and misleading representation, abuses the trust of the consumer or exploits his/her lack of experience or knowledge. (Obvious hyperbole, identifiable as such, is not considered to be misleading)." The board did uphold the complaint.


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I read the following Rich Text file and used quotes, etc for the story. --Nzgabriel | Talk 04:38, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

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I think it's ridiculous. Some guy is following through a complaint because he was foolish enough to take an advert at face value. I don't think companies should have to deal with stuff like this to do with advertising. They may have a responsibility to inform as acurately, but the consumer also has a responsibility to find all information out instead of blindly believing the marketing and advertising. WebAsh 12:25, 5 October 2006 (UTC)


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Planned anti-coup gathering in Thailand

September 22, 2006

There will be an anti-coup gathering at 6 p.m., Bangkok time (GMT+7), (11:00 GMT) at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in downtown Bangkok. Due to the military's ban on protests and gatherings of more than 5 people, violence is expected to erupt.

Please note that the website www.19sep.org, the homepage of the group organizing the gathering, has already been shut down by the junta.

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Venezuelan President Chavez criticises U.S. President Bush in U.N. address

September 21, 2006

In an address to the UN General Assembly in New York on September 20, 2006 Hugo Chávez, President of Venezuela, sharply criticized the US government and its policies.

At the same time he announced his country's bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council, saying that it will speak for all countries which "have no power, no power to make any impact on the terrible situation in the world" for which, he indicated, the US is responsible.

President Hugo Chávez said that the greatest terrorist threat for the world is the US government and its imperialistic policies. When speaking to the assembly, Chávez displayed the book "Hegemony or Survival", written by Noam Chomsky, and recommended "this excellent book" to the audience. He described this book as being written "clearly and in depth" an that "the American empire is doing all it can to consolidate its system of domination."

He said that "the hegemonic intentions of the imperialistic power are threatening the world", and called on all the peoples of the world, including Americans, to respond to that threat.

He warned Americans that "The devil is right at home. The devil -- the devil, himself, is right in the house. And the devil came here yesterday.", apparently referring to the United States President George W. Bush.

Hugo Chavez criticized Bush, saying the he was "talking as if he owned the world", and called him "the spokesman of imperialism".

Talking about the US efforts at nation-building, he said that it is "a very original democracy that's imposed by weapons and bombs and firing weapons.", adding "What a strange democracy. Aristotle might not recognize it or others who are at the root of democracy."

When pushing his agenda of democracy and free trade in Latin America, Chávez accused President Bush of being a racist, saying that President Bush would look "at your color" and he say "oh, there's an extremist. Evo Morales, the worthy president of Bolivia, looks like an extremist to him."

Chavez indicated Bush discriminates against Morales because Morales was the country's first Indian president. The newly elected president of Bolivia, announced plans of socializing part of the energy resources, particularly gas in Bolivia in 2005 in a move to try to be more independent from multinational coorporations.

As the president of the Bolivian Senate, Santos Ramirez, put it: "Bolivia and Latin America are no longer the servile democracies that tolerate...poverty and the surrendering of sovereignty."

Chavez is pushing his own socio-economic agenda. For example the People's Trade Treaty consisting of Bolivia, Venezuela and Cuba and Mercosur, an economic union designed after the European Union for which in turn Bush sharply criticized him.

Chavez defended Morales in his speech by saying "The imperialists see extremists everywhere. It's not that we are extremists. It's that the world is waking up."

Chavez referred to Bush's speech the day before, when Bush directly addressed the peoples of Afghanistan, Lebanon and Iran, telling the assembly "what would those peoples of the world tell him if they were given the floor? What would they have to say? - They would say, "Yankee imperialist, go home."".

To address the current political issues he mentioned, Chavez complained that "But we, the assembly, have been turned into a merely deliberative organ. We have no power, no power to make any impact on the terrible situation in the world. And that is why Venezuela once again proposes, here, today, 20 September, that we re-establish the United Nations."

In particular. he criticized the "the anti-democratic" veto held by the Permanent Five members of the Security Council, Citing the "immoral" veto of the United States which he said, "allowed the Israelis, with impunity, to destroy Lebanon.", referring to the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict

Chavez said that he wants to provide an "alternative way of thinking" and canvassed for the support of the international community for Venezuela to attain a seat on the United Nations Security Council to "to save our planet, to save the planet from the imperialist threat." and "for our children and our grandchildren a world of peace based on the fundamental principles of a renewed United Nations."

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U.N. Ambassador John Bolton said the remarks don't warrant a response. The US is currently lobbying for Venezuela not to attain a seat on the U.N. Security Council.

Rep. Charles Rangel (Democrats) who represents a New York City neighborhood which Chavez recently visited said "I just want to make it abundantly clear to Hugo Chavez or any other president - don't come to the United States and think because we have problems with our president that any foreigner can come to our country and not think that Americans do not feel offended when you offend our Chief of State. Any demeaning public attack against him is viewed by Republicans and Democrats, and all Americans, as an attack on all of us."


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I've integrated part of my design into the main page via Template:Latest news, there is a dynamic aspect to this and a technical aspect that renders the Year/Month/Day/Latest news pages obsolete. ParserFunctions includes where date can be relative, like -1 days.

Problem, the dynamic bit doesn't work for me in MSIE6, but similar dynamic content on Wikipedia does work. Instead I get all the sections expanded (per previous view) with nice blue headline bars on the older dated articles. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:17, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
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Seven sentenced to death for Jordanian suicide attacks

September 22, 2006

Jordan's State Security Court has sentenced seven people to be executed for their involvement in the, on Thursday, September 21. A failed female suicide bomber was the only defendant in custody, all others were tried.

All seven were found guilty of conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts causing death and destruction, and illegal possession of weapons and explosives.

, 39, was the only person in custody. She was arrested when she tried to hide with the family of her sister's husband.

Mrs. al-Rishawi confessed to the attacks on television four days after the attacks. She described her attempts to detonate an explosives on her belt.

However she pleaded not guilty and claimed the confessions were extracted through torture but had no evidence of this.

Prosecutors say she tried to blow herself up with her husband, Ali al-Shamari, at the Radisson SAS hotel.

Her lawyer, Hussein al-Masri, argued that she only married her husband Ali Hussein al-Shimeri a day before coming to Jordan and was forced to wear the belt hours before the attack.

"She expected either the death sentence or to be sent back to Iraq," Mr. al-Masri said.

"She refused to give me her family address in Iraq because she did not want them to be harmed. So neither her family nor the party that sent her helped us present any evidence that might help her case."

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Transrapid collision in Germany kills 23

September 22, 2006 Twenty-three people died when a Transrapid maglev train travelling on the system's test track in Lathen in Germany, near the Netherlands border, collided with a maintenance vehicle on the track. Ten others were severely injured according to Karl-Heinz Brüggemann, a spokesman for the rescue effort.

The driverless train was estimated as operating at 170 km/h (105 mph) when the accident occurred around 09:30 local time (07:30 UTC). The unmanned train, with 31 passengers aboard crashed into a maintenance wagon containing 2 workers.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the site to pay her respect to the victims and the rescuers. The train had traveled about 1 km (0.6 miles) from its departure station when it struck the maintenance vehicle. Debris from the accident was spread over a 300 m (984 ft) section of track. Police spokesman Hans Kley confirmed that the Transrapid train did not leave the track, which is elevated approximately 5 metres (16 ft) above the ground. Other reports indicate that the train's roof was torn off in the collision. Rescue workers used ladder trucks from local fire departments to evacuate the stopped train. On hearing of the accident, Germany's Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee suspended his trip in China and made preparations to return to Germany to view the accident scene.

The 31.8 km (20 mile) test system in Germany was built by a consortium of Siemens AG and ThyssenKrupp. It has been in operation since 1984 and is regularly used by tour groups for demonstration runs four days per week. Transrapid trains are capable of speeds up to 450 km/h (280 mph). This accident is the first on the system that included fatalities; analysts so far attribute the cause of the accident to a lack of communications between the train operators and the maintenance employees. The only commercial installation of Transrapid technology in service is currently the Shanghai Maglev Train linking Shanghai Metro Line 2's Longyang Road station to Pudong International Airport.


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Forget driving to the Olympics, says Beijing

September 22, 2006

Anyone planning on attending the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China can forget about renting a car when they get there.

Newspapers reported on September 18 that no private cars would be allowed near any of the venues in the host city, in an attempt to combat the gridlock that has plagued the city.

Known for its stand-still traffic, Beijing's transport authority believes it needs to curb at least 20% of traffic flow to ensure the Games run smoothly. The number of cars in the city is set to increase from 2.7 million to 3 million by the time of the Olympics. Country-wide, annual car sales are expected to reach 10 million annually by 2010.

A good infrastructure is one of the International Olympic Committee's top priorities when searching for bid cities. The IOC requires that athletes, support staff such as coaches, venue volunteers, spectators, and the press all should be able to get from venue to venue without hassle.

Existing plans in Beijing say that private cars may only drive in the city on alternate days. Plates with odd numbers would drive one day, while even numbered licenses would drive the next day.

Wired magazine has suggested fuel-cell vehicles may be China's next cultural revolution. Vancouver-based venture capitalist Mike Brown told the National Post: "If they get aggressive about this, and they decided to build up a fuel cell manufacturing capability to sell half a million of these things, they'll get the costs down faster than anybody else."


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Fight for consideration as hockey's hometown rages on in Canada, as a premier takes issue

September 22, 2006

Joe Handley, Premier of the Northwest Territories, accused the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) of ignoring his province in Hockey: A People's History (H:APH). From the producer of Canada: A People's History, H:APH is a ten-hour-long miniseries about the origins of Canada's most beloved past times.

The series debut, which aired Sunday on the CBC, centred on games in Nova Scotia and Montréal as being the most importantc dates for the modern game. A group of enthusiasts called the Society for International Hockey Research has long supported the competition on March 3, 1875 in Montréal as the game's birthplace. The game was describe in the news issue of the Montréal Gazette.

Handley, however, supports the Northwest Territories town of Deline as the sport's true roots. British explorer John Franklin refers to his expedition team playing "the game of hockey, played on the ice", while at Grey Goose Lake outside what is now Deline. This journal entry, discovered in 2003, was written in October 1825. The Society for International Hockey Research at the time hailed this as an important finding for sport historians.

Handley, who saw the episode on tape in his Yellowknife offices, told CanWest News Service that "I was disappointed... [the filmmakers apparently] didn't do their research."

The Member of the Legislative Assembly for an area including Deline, Norman Yakeleya, called the documentary "shameful. This is our holy grail. They didn't give any credit to the North."

While the producers were aware of the expedition, and other early games, a CBC spokesperson suggests that the choice was made as the Montreal game is "generally considered to have been clearly reflective of the modern game."

The Paul Gross-narrated documentary does make acknowledgements to stick and ball sports from Ancient Egypt, as well as golf-on-ice games in 16th-century Europe.

Halifax-Dartmouth and Windsor, both of Nova Scotia, and Kingston, Ontario are three other cities who have laid claim to the honour.


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Head of CBC network considers defecation as pleasurable as sex

September 21, 2006

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) chairman Guy Fournier loves going to the washroom, Radio-Canada reports, and his image in Quebec is suffering because of it.

While trying to defend himself on Radio-Canada program Tout le monde en parle for false, disparaging comments about the Lebanese, Fournier faced even greater pressure. In May 2006, Fournier gave an interview to a French-language Toronto radio station, spending more than ten minutes recounting his love of what many refer to as "pooing".

According to his account, Fournier was on a train ride in the 1960s with his friend Michel. Michel commented that he considered this particular usage of a washroom as being as great a pleasure as sexual intercourse.

The interview did not receive much attention at the time, due to a limited audience.

In the interview, Fournier comments "as you grow older, you continue to go poop once a day if you are in good health, while it is not easy to make love every day. So finally, the pleasure is longer-lasting and more frequent than the other." He spoke out about distracting oneself on the toilet, and called doing a Sudoku or a crossword a "heresy". He continued that "it is just as heretical as if you read the National Post while making love. It is not to be recommended."

Fournier was on Tout le monde to apologise for unsubstantiated claims that bestiality is permitted in Lebanon, so long as the animal is of the opposite sex. In the 9 September issue of 7 Jours, Fournier wrote "In Lebanon, the law allows men to have sexual relations with animals as long as they are female! Doing the same thing with male beasts can result in the death penalty."

His claims were made solely on information found on the Internet.

While an apology was made on the French-language program Tout le monde, which averages over two million listeners, Alain-Michel Ayache at the Université du Québec à Montréal is unsure whether he'll drop his lawsuit. Ayache, a political science instructor of Lebanese descent, has begun the steps required to file a lawsuit.

Ayache commented to the National Post that he is astonished Fournier wishes to remain the chairman of the CBC, after using such low journalistic standards.


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Two-millenia-old Chinese guard gets unwanted new recruit

September 22, 2006 Legendary Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China had one more terracotta warrior guarding his tomb, recently. Pablo Wendel, an art student from Germany, disguised himself as one of the clay sculptures surrounding Qinshihuang in his final resting place, now a museum.

Police protecting the northern China museum searched for an extended period of time, as Wendel stood silently, among several thousand sculptures. When police found the 26-year-old performance artist, who later told them he was fascinated by the monumental display, they carried him away "as if he were a log."

China was united by Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,200 years ago. The tomb in Xian, once the capital of China, is open to the public as a museum.


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Interview with Tony Ciufo, City Council candidate for Ward 10 in Mississauga, Canada

September 22, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Mississauga municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council.

Wikinews contributor Nicholas Moreau has contacted as many candidates as possible, including Tony Ciufo, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. There is no incumbent in the newly created ward; the sixteen resident competing for the position are Shah Rukh Alam, John Briers, Jamie Dookie, Dale D'Souza, Prag Euclid, Adnan Hashmi, Elias Hazineh, Jack Janiak, Fasal Javaid, Craig Lawrence, Sue M. McFadden, Patrick Mendes, Barbara Polis, Graziano Roti, Ali Tahmourpour, and Scott Wilson.

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Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign, and briefly explain why these are important.

 * A: Public transportation for Mississauga and Peel residents: We need more buses in Ward 10 to ensure our residents are able to use the system to get to work and home with efficiency.
 * Maintain a safe Family environment in our Parks and School Areas: We need better lit parks so our residents can feel free to walk them at night. To maintain safe school area I a looking at investing the possibility of placing speed bumps in front of all school zones and any other.
 * Fair employment practices within the City and Region.

Q: Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why?
 * A: One of the decisions made by council which I would have changed in council during the time that Churchill Meadows Area plan was approved. The size of the streets that were approved in my mind are to narrow for the area which case many problem with parking with in the area.

Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?
 * A: The issue of maintaining a safe Family environment within our parks and school areas is I feel is the most relevant to Ward 10 in this election.

Q: What vision do you have, for what you ward should look like?
 * A: Safe family environments where we can enjoy the use of our community facilities and watch our families grow.

Q: What service is most lacking in Mississauga?
 * A: The service that I feel that needs improvement on is better transportation system for our residents in regards to commuting to and from work. We have to investigate transportation which would relieve the pressure placed on our bus system.

Q: The city recenty released a study regarding transforming the City Hall and area. How do you feel about these plans?
 * A: I feel that it is about time that we do something to beautify our city core. So, I am for the plans set forth by Councillors regarding transforming the City Hall area.

Q: How do you feel about Mississauga's rate of expansion?
 * A: I feel that Mississauga has grown at a healthy rate of expansion.

Q: Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Mississauga?
 * A: New business should be attracted so we can keep our residents employed and also to increase our tax base helping to maintain our taxes as it relates to residential Taxes.

Q: How could Mississauga further itself in attracting corporate investment?
 * A: Mississauga could further itself in attracting corporate investment by making attractive for corporate client more aware of the amenities that Mississauga offers such as a International Airport, four major Highways and other Fortune five hundred company Headquarter in Mississauga.

Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
 * A: My commitment and passion for this great City, and my determination to make positive changes are what motivate me to become the first Ward 10 Councillor.

Q: What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?
 * A: With me, comes 30 years of business management experience. I have owned an operated my own company for over twelve years. At this time I am a consultant for a Bakery Wholesale company acting as their National Account Manger to increase their sales and marketing within the market place. I am also part owner of a Marketing and Sales Agency that markets a variety of product across Canada. I am honest, trustworthy, and committed to any and all projects I undertake.

Q: Why do you want to represent your ward on council?
 * A: My commitment and passion for this great city, and determination to make positive changes within our community are what motivate me to become the First Ward 10 Councillor.

Q: How are you currently involved in the community?
 * A: I currently involved with Charities in support Credit Valley Hospital, Vita Manor and Chelsea Park Nursing Home. I'm a member of Churchill Meadows Residents Association, the Peel Multicultural Community Association, and the ICA (International Prevention through Environment Design Association).

Q: Many councillors are quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors?
 * A: What I feel that I bring to the table is my ability to think outside of the box. I also feel that I am good people person.

Q: What does Mississauga mean to you?
 * A: This year marks 50 years since I first stepped foot in this wonderful country Canada… and I proud that I am a Canadian Citizen, and more so, a resident of Mississauga for the past 20 years.


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Talk:Interview with Tony Ciufo, City Council candidate for Ward 10 in Mississauga, Canada

RAW INTERVIEW TEXT
OTHER CANDIDATES ONLY

- What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?

With me, comes 30 years of business management experience. I have owned an operated my own company for over twelve years. At this time I am a consultant for a Bakery Wholesale company acting as their National Account Manger to increase their sales and marketing within the market place. I am also part owner of a Marketing and Sales Agency that markets a variety of product across Canada. I am honest, trustworthy, and committed to any and all projects I undertake.

- Why do you want to represent your ward on council?

My commitment and passion for this great city, and determination to make positive changes within our community are what motivate me to become the First Ward 10 Councillor.

Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why?

One of the decisions made by council which I would have changed in council during the time that Churchill Meadows Area plan was approved. The size of the streets that were approved in my mind are to narrow for the area which case many problem with parking with in the area.

- How are you currently involved in the community?

I currently involved with Charities in support Credit Valley Hospital, Vita Manor and Chelsea Park Nursing Home.

Member of Churchill Meadows Residents Association

Member of the Peel Multicultural Community Association

Member of the ICA (International Prevention through Environment Design Association)

- Many councillors are quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors?

What I feel that I bring to the table is my ability to think outside of the box. I also feel that I am good people person.

CANDIDATES

- List the three most important issues in your campaign, and briefly explain why these are important.

Public Transportation for Mississauga and Peel Residents

We need more buses in Ward 10 to ensure our residents are able to use the system to get to work and home with efficiency.

Maintain a safe Family environment in our Parks and School Areas.

We need better lit parks so our residents can feel free to walk them at night. To maintain safe school area I a looking at investing the possibility of placing speed bumps in front of all school zones and any other

Fair employment practices within the City and Region.

What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?

The issue of maintaining a safe Family environment within our parks and school areas is I feel is the most relevant to Ward 10 in this election.

What vision do you have, for what you ward should look like?

Safe family environments where we can enjoy the use of our community facilities and watch our families grow.

- What service is most lacking in Mississauga?

The service that I feel that needs improvement on is better transportation system for our residents in regards to commuting to and from work. We have to investigate            transportation which would relieve the pressure placed on our bus system.

- The city recenty released a study regarding transforming the City Hall and area. How do you feel about these plans? (regards THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS, "City vision taking", shapehttp://www.mississauga.com/mi/news/story/3680184p- 4254758c.html)

I feel that it is about time that we do something to beautify our city core. So, I am for the plans set forth by Councillors regarding transforming the City Hall area.

- How do you feel about Mississauga's rate of expansion?

I feel that Mississauga has grown at a healthy rate of expansion.

- Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Mississauga?

New business should be attracted so we can keep our residents employed and also to increase our tax base helping to maintain our taxes as it relates to residential Taxes.

- How could Mississauga further itself in attracting corporate investment?

Mississauga could further itself in attracting corporate investment by making attractive for corporate client more aware of the amenities that Mississauga offers such as a International Airport, four major Highways and other Fortune five hundred company Headquarter in Mississauga.

- Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?

My Commitment and passion for this great City, and my determination to make positive changes are what motivate me to become the first Ward 10 Councillor.

- What does Mississauga mean to you? This year marks 50 years since I first stepped foot in this wonderful country Canada… and I proud that I am a Canadian Citizen, and more so, a resident of Mississauga for the past 20 years.


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Talk:Transrapid collision in Germany kills 23

First accident or first fatal accident?
Reading a few of the news releases around the net, I get the idea that this may have been the first accident overall and not just the first accident with fatalities. I'm a little doubtful that it's the very first accident due to the possibility of translation errors. Can anyone confirm this? Slambo 19:21, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

My german is a bit limited, but reading the story on Spiegel Online, it appears that this is the first accident involving a Transrapid line. It may be that this is the first time one of the passenger trains has been in an accident, however, and there may have been construction accidents or the like which are not being taken into consideration. (Oh, and the German language version of this article claims that 25 people are confirmed dead, with 10 injured. This is also claimed by the Spiegel Online article Ibstudent 20:15, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * "It was the first major accident involving a magnetic levitation, or maglev, train." (NYT, IHT). "in the first fatal wreck involving the high-tech system.", "Kevin Coates, a technology consultant and former spokesman for Transrapid, said there's never been a maglev crash."(AP, ABC). Doldrums 21:00, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * To my knowlege, this is the first fatal incident on a Transrapid system. However, there have been previous incidents which have been minor in comparison. Back in August 2006, there was a fire on the Shanghai Maglev. According to the [International Maglev Forum], this was caused by one of the trains batteries overheating and/or exploding. :-O
 * It should be emphesised that this latest incident in Lathen wasn't due to technical failure, but was insted due to human error. Just goes to prove that idiots can appear in the worst places... :-(
 * Hyperspeed 17:30, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

non-Americans...
Is there a reason why the "non-Americans" comment is in this article? This was a German Maglev train, so shouldn't the primary nationality in question be German's? (Wikipedia:Figgie123) 216.111.160.86 20:41, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Driverless train
I am changing the statement that the train is driverless, because although it is potentially driverless, there were three people driving the train at the time of the crash. The Shanghai system also employs drivers for "cosmetic reasons".

 * Well, when I came to this page it was still saying "driverless", so I changed it and added a short paragraph about the action taken by the driver (Can't remember where I sourced it from, but it's certainly plausable and handy to know.) although both of these may need a reworking to bring them in to WikiNews standards. :-)
 * Hyperspeed 17:30, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
 * You cannot add unsourced information to Wikinews articles. Particularly when it contradicts the existing sources. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:53, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Requires a link
Done. Bawolff ☺☻ 22:24, 28 September 2006 (UTC)


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Talk:Two-millenia-old Chinese guard gets unwanted new recruit

This is old news. Al-Jazeera ENG website had an article on it on Sept 18 Zer T 19:25, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * So? We're getting to it now. Would you rather we got rid of the news story, and instead of having a measly 10 articles, have a piddling 9? --  Zanimum 12:50, 23 September 2006 (UTC)


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Interview with Navdeep Gill, City Council candidate for Wards 2 & 6 in Brampton, Canada

September 22, 2006

The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region.

Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Navdeep Gill, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. This ward's incumbent is John A. Hutton; also challenging Hutton is Derrick Coke, Jim Howell, Mathew Mburu Njenga, Joyce Rodriguez, and Doug Whillans.

Interview
Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign.
 * A: 1) Addressing council's management of development in Brampton;
 * (2) Addressing the concerns of our residents regarding their quality of life;
 * (3) Addressing environmental and gridlock concerns.

Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?
 * A: Most important is to manage and tackle issues that branch out from the recent development and influx of population that has taken place in the past three years.

Q: What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?
 * A: Brampton residents need to know that their quality of life is being looked after and addressed by individuals who are educated in policy and government; individuals who have the knowledge to actively pursue their vision of Brampton in the coming years.

Q: Why do you want to represent your ward on council?
 * A: I want to engage my community residents and I want to become an active member in a position where I can influence change and make a positive contribution for all residents

Q: Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why?
 * A: I would have worked harder to ensure that infrastructure was addressed and being put into place before new developments were completed. The lack of management in this area has placed a greater tax burden on residents to cover costs.

Q: How are you currently involved in the community?
 * A: I am working alongside Model United Nations to raise political and diplomatic awareness amongst the youth. Engaging the youth has always been a strong concern for me.

Q: Much of Brampton's existing council is quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors?
 * A: I would respond to the changing needs of these changing wards. A fresh perspective is needed for the very reason that these wards are headed towards a fresh direction. The issues we are facing now and will be facing in the future are very different from the issues faced in the 1980s and the 1990s. We have a changing environment, an influx in population, increasing levels of multiculturalism, and a high level of growth and most importantly, a large number of growing youth, who are the future of our City and our wards.

Q: The Rose Theatre recently launched. What are your thoughts on this facility? Have you had a chance to tour it yet?
 * A: So far business has been good with the Rose Theatre as local Brampton residents and residents beyond our borders are taking advantage of the entertainment shows. Of course the long-term success of the theatre is to be seen. My hope is that it will continue to provide successful shows as it has the potential to bring a lot of investment into our city. Yes I have visited the theatre.

Q: The province has strongly encouraged the development of high-density residences near the downtown. Do these buildings fit in with your vision of the downtown? How much say should other levels of government have in urban planning?
 * A: The choice belongs to the residents and my vision will coincide with the vision of those I represent.

Q: How do you feel about Brampton's rate of expansion? Council recently capped the annual amount of new development; do you agree completely with this decision, would you have slowed development even further, or not have imposed a cap at all?
 * A: It is good that Brampton slowed it down, as the process was out of control to begin with. Development is good, but only if it is managed well. Brampton should have expanded in increments instead of sporadic developments springing up in all corners. This has resulted in gaps leaving residents with a much larger tax burden to fill, rather than the lower costs that would have been achieved if Brampton had managed their expansion more efficiently.

Q: Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Brampton?
 * A: We are still a young city with much potential. We have a skilled population and any business would find great success for their future prospects.

Q: How could Brampton further itself in attracting corporate investment?
 * A: By showcasing a strong and efficient reputation as a city that is capable of effective management.

Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
 * A: As a political science graduate I have long since targeted a profession in the political process, where I can use my strengths and my knowledge to help represent the views of my residents. The reason why I have chosen to join Council now is because I strongly feel there is a need for a committed and active representative. A fresh voice is needed.

Q: What does Brampton mean to you?
 * A: As a long-time resident of Brampton, it has meant a safe and clean neighbourhood where people can raise their families and enjoy a good quality of life. Working hard in council for me would be a way to help ensure that this sort of environment continues for future generations.


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Talk:Interview with Navdeep Gill, City Council candidate for Wards 2 & 6 in Brampton, Canada

Can we have the un-edited version please? The articles makes several references to original reporting notes on the talk page. --Brian McNeil / talk 20:09, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * I had delayed posting it, as, other than the order of the questions, Ms. Gill was the first candidate to require absolutely no editing. --  Zanimum 12:54, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

RAW INTERVIEW TEXT
Q: What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent? A: Brampton residents need to know that their quality of life is being looked after and addressed by individuals who are educated in policy and government; individuals who have the knowledge to actively pursue their vision of Brampton in the coming years.

Q: Why do you want to represent your ward on council? A: I want to engage my community residents and I want to become an active member in a position where I can influence change and make a positive contribution for all residents

Q: Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why? A: I would have worked harder to ensure that infrastructure was addressed and being put into place before new developments were completed. The lack of management in this area has placed a greater tax burden on residents to cover costs.

Q: How are you currently involved in the community? A: I am working alongside Model United Nations to raise political and diplomatic awareness amongst the youth. Engaging the youth has always been a strong concern for me.

Q: Much of Brampton's existing council is quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors? A: I would respond to the changing needs of these changing wards. A fresh perspective is needed for the very reason that these wards are headed towards a fresh direction. The issues we are facing now and will be facing in the future are very different from the issues faced in the 1980s and the 1990s. We have a changing environment, an influx in population, increasing levels of multiculturalism, and a high level of growth and most importantly, a large number of growing youth, who are the future of our City and our wards.

Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign. A: 1) Addressing council’s management of development in Brampton; (2) Addressing the concerns of our residents regarding their quality of life; (3) Addressing environmental and gridlock concerns.

Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election? A: Most important is to manage and tackle issues that branch out from the recent development and influx of population that has taken place in the past three years.

Q: The Rose Theatre recently launched. What are your thoughts on this facility? Have you had a chance to tour it yet? A: So far business has been good with the Rose Theatre as local Brampton residents and residents beyond our borders are taking advantage of the entertainment shows. Of course the long-term success of the theatre is to be seen. My hope is that it will continue to provide successful shows as it has the potential to bring a lot of investment into our city. Yes I have visited the theatre.

Q: The province has strongly encouraged the development of high-density residences near the downtown. Do these buildings fit in with your vision of the downtown? How much say should other levels of government have in urban planning? A: The choice belongs to the residents and my vision will coincide with the vision of those I represent.

Q: How do you feel about Brampton's rate of expansion? Council recently capped the annual amount of new development; do you agree completely with this decision, would you have slowed development even further, or not have imposed a cap at all? A: It is good that Brampton slowed it down, as the process was out of control to begin with. Development is good, but only if it is managed well. Brampton should have expanded in increments instead of sporadic developments springing up in all corners. This has resulted in gaps leaving residents with a much larger tax burden to fill, rather than the lower costs that would have been achieved if Brampton had managed their expansion more efficiently.

Q: Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Brampton? A: We are still a young city with much potential. We have a skilled population and any business would find great success for their future prospects.

Q: How could Brampton further itself in attracting corporate investment? A: By showcasing a strong and efficient reputation as a city that is capable of effective management.

Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? A: As a political science graduate I have long since targeted a profession in the political process, where I can use my strengths and my knowledge to help represent the views of my residents. The reason why I have chosen to join Council now is because I strongly feel there is a need for a committed and active representative. A fresh voice is needed.

Q: What does Brampton mean to you? A: As a long-time resident of Brampton, it has meant a safe and clean neighbourhood where people can raise their families and enjoy a good quality of life. Working hard in council for me would be a way to help ensure that this sort of environment continues for future generations.


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