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National Hockey League news: March 7, 2008

March 7, 2008

There were 9 games played in the National Hockey League on March 6, 2008.

Toronto Maple Leafs @ Boston Bruins
The Bruins scored the first goal and the last goal, but the Maple Leafs scored 8 in between them. Peter Schaefer scored for the Bruins 11:40 into the first period. Toronto tied the score when Jason Blake scored a power play goal a few minutes later. In the second period, Alexei Ponikarovsky scored at 1:17 to give Toronto the lead, then Bryan McCabe scored at 4:48 on a Maple Leafs power play. Matt Stajan put Toronto up by three at 8:05, and Nik Antropov scored his 25th of the season at 11:50. Darcy Tucker also scored a power play goal 6:44 into the third period, followed by Antropov's second of the night. The Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin scored his team's final goal of the night with less than five minutes remaining in the game. Phil Kessel gave Boston their second goal with 36 seconds left in the game. This is the second time in three games that the Boston Bruins have given up a large number of goals in a game; they lost in Washington by a score of 10-2 on March 3. They have now lost three straight.

New York Rangers @ New York Islanders
Brendan Shanahan scored the first goal 1:29 into the first period to give the Rangers an early lead. Sean Avery gave the Rangers a two goal lead going into the first intermission. The Islanders got on the board in the second period, when Sean Bergenheim scored his 9th goal of the season. Scott Gomez scored his 15th of the season 1:12 into the third period. Avery scored an empty net goal with 58 seconds left to secure the Rangers' victory with a three goal lead. Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves for the Rangers.

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Philadelphia Flyers
Jussi Jokinen scored 31 seconds into the game for the Lightning, his first goal since his trade deadline move from Dallas. Philadelphia tied the score when Daniel Briere scored his 23rd goal of the season. Jeff Carter's goal a couple minutes later gave the Flyers their first lead of the game. Michel Ouellet scored 8:18 into the second period, which tied the score. With 1:56 remaining in the game, the Flyers retook the lead with Carter's second goal of the night.

Minnesota Wild @ Carolina Hurricanes
Matt Cullen gave the Hurricanes the lead 12:30 into the first period. Scott Walker's goal 1:39 later put Carolina ahead by two. Minnesota was able to cut Carolina's lead in half before the intermission; Pavol Demitra scored his 15th goal of the season with 1:58 left in the first period. The Wild struck again after the intermission; Mikko Koivu scored his 10th goal of the season 19 seconds into the second period. Carolina retook the lead later in the second period, Erik Cole's 19th of the season made it 3-2 Hurricanes. Cam Ward made the 1 goal lead stand, with the Wild outshooting the Hurricanes 9-2 in the third period. The Wild are winless when playing the Hurricanes in Raleigh; this was their third away game against Carolina since entering the NHL during the 2000-01 season.

Anaheim Ducks @ Colorado Avalanche
Wojtek Wolski scored the only goal, which came almost 12 minutes into the second period; Andrew Brunette and Paul Stastny each assisted on the goal. Jose Theodore stopped all 27 of Anaheim's shots to earn his fifth straight win. Jonas Hiller stopped all but 1 of Colorado's 30 shots on goal. The Ducks lost their second straight game, but they have only lost three in their past 14 games. The Avalanche picked up their fifth win in 5 games.

Montreal Canadiens @ Phoenix Coyotes
Tomas Plekanec broke a scoreless tie 6:03 into the second period. Shane Doan tied the score on a Coyotes power play 4 minutes later. Zbynek Michalek gave Phoenix the lead when he scored 3:54 into the third. Saku Koivu scored a power play goal to tie the score at 6:38. Andrei Markov scored a power play goal of his own a few minutes later, retaking the lead for Montreal. Sergei Kostitsyn gave the Canadiens a 2 goal lead with 1:41 left in the game. Carey Price made 37 saves for Montreal, and earned his sixteenth win of the season.

Nashville Predators @ Vancouver Canucks
Alex Burrows scored a short handed goal just 37 seconds into the game, giving Vancouver an early 1-0 lead. The Canucks took a 2 goal lead when Alexander Edler scored a power play goal at 4:11. Just 14 seconds later, Nashville went on the board when Vernon Fiddler scored a short handed goal. Matt Pettinger put the Canucks back ahead by two goals at 6:09, but Greg de Vries scored just 12 seconds after that, making it a 1 goal game again. Kevin Bieksa put Vancouver back up by 2 later in the first period. Mason Raymond scored an unassisted goal 1:33 into the second period, and Ryan Shannon scored a power play goal in the third. Roberto Luongo made 21 saves, improving his record to 29-20-9. Nashville snaps a two game win streak, while Vancouver snaps a 4 game winless streak.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Florida Panthers
David Booth scored the first goal of the game at 4:19. Less than a minute later, Rostislav Olesz scored his 12th goal of the season. Ryan Malone's goal cut the Panthers' lead in half less than two minutes after that. Stephen Weiss put the Panthers back up by two goals late in the first period. Brett McLean increased Florida's lead to 3 about three and a half minutes into the second period. Kristopher Letang's goal about halfway through the period brought the Penguins within 2. The Florida Panthers added an empty net goal in the closing minute of the game by Bryan Allen. Sidney Crosby assisted on the Letang goal, which was his second point in 2 games since his return to the lineup from a high ankle sprain. The Panthers have won their third in three games. Craig Anderson stopped all but 2 of Pittsburgh's 27 shots, and earned his fourth straight win.

Ottawa Senators @ Los Angeles Kings
Alexander Frolov broke the scoreless tie 8:10 into the second period. Patrick O'Sullivan scored Los Angeles' other goal, an empty net goal with 5 seconds left. Erik Ersberg made 40 saves for the Kings, earning his first NHL career win and shutout. Martin Gerber allowed just 1 of 31 shots for the Senators. This is the third straight loss for the Senators, all of which have come against Western conference teams. They will finish their 4 game road trip in Phoenix, another Western conference team on Saturday.

Wikinews Player of the Day
Today's Wikinews Player of the Day is Erik Ersberg of the Los Angeles Kings. Ersberg, who made his 4th career start, stopped all 40 of the Ottawa Senators' shots in the Kings' 2-0 win. He also earned his first NHL career shutout and win.

For information on the selection process of the Player of the Day, see this page.


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Talk:2008 Tour de Taiwan, TaiSPO, and Taipei Cycle: 3-in-1 preview

OR info
Even though it is a translated OR news, but I tried this complex preview because of several opportunies for different and similar industries during this 3-in-1 activity. Brock contact... 17:26, 7 March 2008 (UTC)


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Spanish Prime Minster condemns killing of Spanish councillor

March 7, 2008 The Spanish Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, agreed with the leader of the Partido Popular (PP), Mariano Rajoy, to cancel the closing events of the General Election campaign, and returned to Madrid from Málaga where he was told of the news during a political rally.

Zapatero spoke to members of the victims family ahead of making a statement from the Moncloa Palace in Madrid at 5pm this evening. He also spoke to the President of the Basque Parliament, Juan José Ibarretxe.

Zapatero told the press that the "ETA is defeated by democracy," and that the Government wants to roundly manifest that those who took part in the shooting will be arrested shortly, and to express its solidarity with the family and companions of Isaías, in both the PSE Basque Socialist Party and in the UGT trade union.

"Those who carried out this attack will be found guilty," he said, "just as others had been for carrying out other attacks. The Government will put all its determination and resources to that. Today they have added one more victim to their list of disgrace."

Zapatero continued, "We know that ETA is defeated by democracy and repudiated by the Spanish people together and by Basque Society. Its members have no other future than jail." He added that the terrorists had wanted to interfere in the pacific process of the citizens being called to the polling booths, and said that the Spanish democracy would not be challenged by those who fight against its basic principles.

In his first comment since the shooting, the PP leader, Mariano Rajoy, said "Everybody knows what I am thinking. ETA must lose all hope of achieving their political objectives." He said the only possibility for ETA is to disappear. He expressed his solidarity with the family.

Spanish Interior Minister, Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, has commented that ETA ‘will never manage to crush Spanish society’.


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Talk:Spanish Prime Minster condemns killing of Spanish councillor

What is the article even about? It really needs to start by mentioning that killing, and providing links to other stories if needed, before going about how people condemned some unknown event.
 * Added relate news -- Anonymous101 (Talk) 18:28, 7 March 2008 (UTC)


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User talk:Stevenfruitsmaak/Archive4

Email Part IV
No sir, not yet. I'll email him again, and try Mr. Wales' if i don't get a response soon. Thunderhead 15:24, 16 June 2007 (UTC)
 * That's very interesting indeed. I think that the developers could possibly set up a webmail.wikinews.org domain, allow local bureaucrats (or admins) to log in, and create accounts for the domain. That way, it could be handled by local projects, and allow users to have email accounts as nessesary. Of course, accounts could only be removed by trusted users, such as bureaucrats, etc. Thunderhead 02:49, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
 * Wikitech-l is the list you're looking for.

Writing competition
I've stuck my name down for putting a 100 euro top prize in to a new writing competition to start after the elections. I know you'll be too busy to compete, but could you help out as a judge. I need some ideas on how we devise a points system, original research should get preferential treatment and so. It's over on the water cooler and there isn't a desperate rush to get the competition set up. I've also stuck out some feelers to see if we can get coverage in the Signpost or by other means on Wikipedia to draw in new contributors. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:27, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Steven.
Hello could you edit my articles? --Hyrax 23:17, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

ArchiveBot
Please see Bots. I have changed the proposal for ArchiveBot, detailed under the Important Note section. Please revote under that section if you still approve of this bot. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 11:53, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Wikinews Bulletin article
Just wrote the adminship and accreditation update for this week. Basically that's what we want, right? Thunderhead 09:17, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
 * No problem, i feel bad for only writing a little, though. :) Thunderhead 09:26, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, those were the ones i endorsed. I'm still looking over everyones questions, but those were just the ones that I endorsed at the moment. I might change, especially after reading some of the answers to Wikinews questions. BTW, check Special:Boardvote out. Not supposed to vote yet, though. Interesting to see who broke the rules. Click "List votes to date". Thunderhead 09:30, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Common Nation
I am the Editor in Chief of Common Nation. Common Nation is updated with the lastest national and political news as well as family, social, and health coverage. Let me know what you think! Thanks. Asher Heimermann|Talk 00:18, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikinews Bulletin Delivery

Delivered by your friendly neighboorood Thunderhead 08:51, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

message on translated articles
Hi, I remember you once added a template or a footer to an article that had been translated from a wikinews in a different language, but I can't find it. Do you remember? This Collection of signatures for the free part of the beach in Maiori, Italy is from it.wikinews but needs a way to get around the english source problem. Thanks, --SVTCobra 16:30, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks. --SVTCobra 16:54, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Replied
here: Talk:European Commission praises "flexicurity" employment policy. Btw Thanks for hints :-) --158.169.9.14 12:30, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikinewsie.org
I got sick of waiting on the Foundation/Board reaching a decision on email addresses for accredited reporters. I now have Wikinewsie.org, and will be sending out email/password details to all active accredited reporters this evening.

I still have to explore all the other features I got in the package from GoDaddy, we have 100 email addresses limit, some sort of online filing, and a group calendaring thing. Hosting is on Linux, and I'm not sure what we can run there. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:22, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Addendum, This goes in the bulletin under the Cabal section. ;) Volunteers to design a website for it would be appreciated. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:25, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

NPOV concerns on Italy beach article
Please review Collection of signatures for the free part of the beach in Maiori, Italy to see how much NPOV concerns are still left for the original author to address (try pointing out specific problems on the talk page). thanks. --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 18:25, 5 July 2007 (UTC)
 * ✅ --SVTCobra 19:33, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

OR article
Hi! (I'm guessing you'd prefer if I talk in English). I've done the "notes" on the talk page of the article. Sorry for any delay, I had some problems with my PC. Nevertheless, they are there. Thanks for translating it, I feel honoured, really. Regards - Jurock (reply here) 00:34, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Arbitration Committee
Hi Steven. I see you've nominated several people for the Arbitration Committee. Would you accept a nomination? I see you are busy with your studies, but the Committee may not take up too much of your time. Cheers, --Jcart1534 11:58, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

ok. thanks for informing me.

Featured picture for July 12
Doesn't it say above that the pictures should be free? the licensing info on Image:HD 189733b.jpg say it is copyrighted.

But if we are going to feature the picture of planet, HD 189733b, shouldn't we use the high resolution version? --SVTCobra 13:10, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

DragonFire
It seemed to me like it was a no, but I can put it back up for you until the 18th. Sorry for the misunderstanding, it's been a lonnng week, Steven :) Thunderhead - (talk) 23:05, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
 * ✅ and thanks for pointing that out. Thunderhead - (talk) 23:07, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

2007/08 T-Mobile Bundesliga Matchday 2
I've replied at Talk:2007/08 T-Mobile Bundesliga Matchday 2. Kingjeff 21:00, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Arcredititation archive
Yeah me and brian discussed it on IRC and were surprised. --Mark Talk to me 08:08, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Template
Thanks for adding the template. Where is that one? I couldn't find it. Are there different degrees of correction templates? I would think that a minor detail or date being wrong would get 'lighter' template than something like the hoax on WikiEN that Sinbad allegedly died. I hope that never got on WikiNews! Cheers fnord Emperor Norton  XXIII  09:10, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikinews Bulletin Delivery

Thunderhead - (talk) 22:00, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

If...
You said you're doing work in Mechelen. I'm on Serlain... If I come visit you will you prescribe me the same hot nurse Daniel got? I think that's just what I need ;) --Brian McNeil / talk 23:28, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Cofidis withdraws
That was already covered in Tour de France: Michael Rasmussen wins stage 16 --SVTCobra 21:40, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
 * It is a good summary of the doping issues of this Tour. Do you think it should be a stand-alone article? --SVTCobra 22:06, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Front page image
No 5 as in the fifth in the gallery, or the one that the file name ends with "5"? -- Zanimum 18:32, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Blog
I saved a draft on the blog, but struggled with pic and results table. Ran out of time to play around with it. --SVTCobra 16:18, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Quiz
Add your quiz score to the talk page, I made it difficult this week. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:33, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I would like to thank you for making the quiz. You have achieved a good balance between making it challenging and not making it impossible. --Anonymous101 19:18, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikinews Bulletin
Thanks much for delivering the bulletin for me, and making it. Excellent work! :-) Thunderhead - (talk) 00:48, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Wrong news
Hello Steven, I read that you are the main editor of this news. There’s something wrong: Mrs. Silvia Celeste was not a heart specialist - - she was Dr. Fabrizio Celeste’s wife instead and suffered of heart disfunction. The correct source is the Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera at this URL: http://www.corriere.it/Primo_Piano/Cronache/2007/09_Settembre/03/cardiologa_italiana_muore%20_infarto.shtml. Thank you for your attention.

Sergio, 146.133.254.82 14:10, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Phrase Usage
If a warming up event started but it has 3 stages, what should I do if I prevent using "Kicked off"? In Taiwan, ING Taipei Marathon has 3 stages such as Hualien, Kaohsiung, and Taichung from 2005. Brock contact... 08:48, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Students Promote Thailand's Tourism with their Paintbrushes - and Give Proceeds to Poor Kids]]
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Wikinews novice here - sorry for the blunders - I honestly find the directions difficult to follow being a computer illiterate Oldie.

1) There are actually no external sources for this, as the project is the work of a colleague who is the project organiser. It is therefore 'original reporting' in a true sense. Please advise on this aspect.

Chowringhee 16:30, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Students Promote Thailand's Tourism with their Paintbrushes - and Give Proceeds to Poor Kids
Hi Steven - No it's ok, I'm not upset just frustrated with my own electronic incompetence! Actually this project has already gained a bit of publicity. You can find a travel trade article at:

http://www.ttgasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13647&Itemid=28

The project is also mentioned in the second last para from the Head of School at: http://premcenter.org/pdf/PremPostVol2Ed1.pdf

Will be grateful if this problem can be fixed - I will have some interesting updates to post on this. Thanks for your help.

Chowringhee 13:23, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Cheers
Thanks. I'll contact Messedrocker fairly soon. I'll also add that template to my userpage. Thanks once again —Meekel 18:31, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Students Promote Thailand's Tourism with their Paintbrushes - and Give Proceeds to Poor Kids
Hi Steven

I have amended this and just hope I have got it right? Please alert me if I have still messed something up. Rgds Chowringhee 13:33, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

difference between images
What is the differene between Image:IRIN ballot box presidentials.jpg and Image:IRIN ballot box sierra leone.jpg? Bawolff ☺☻ 21:22, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Block
I want User:Contralya blocked for calling me a Communist. http://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Iranian_President_Ahmadinejad_speaks_at_Columbia_University&diff=493942&oldid=493936 This isn't the way we should be doing things here. --David Shankbone 20:08, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

My accreditation and your doubts
I'd like you to reconsider your vote and PMed you about it. I do hope that an up-to-date accreditation will -as opposed to the out-of-date accreditation on de.- allow for access to press conferences, starting with the upcoming Frankfurt International BookFair in October where all topics are handled and interview access to dignitaries and interesting authors of many countries is possible.

From the moment of my updated user page, which predated my request, I've started being more active than before on both en. and de.wikinews, preparing my own articles and contributing to those of others, which I intend to continue no matter what, but which, as I hope, also lends credibility to my request. --Gwyndon 20:24, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

WB's
You posted on the US wikibereau page asking about where the idea started. I'm pretty sure it was from me, on this page: User:Lyellin/Thoughts. I don't think the idea took off, but feel free to run with it. Lyellin 00:42, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Coach story dispute
NB. We write the articles, the DDN pulls them in through an RSS feed as hyper-local content for their site. The articles and photos remain the property of Rivershark, Inc, the parent company of TourneyCentral.com and are permanently hosted at http://www.tourneycentral.com/ddnnews.html

Gerard McLean Rivershark, Inc. Gerardmclean 14:10, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

Picture
Thanks Steven. I just wanted to get *something* different up there, since it's an important section and Doris had been up there for a long time. It makes the page look stale to keep a photo up for so long. --David Shankbone 20:33, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Template design
I think we need an internal navigation system so that when a user reads a story they aren't just at a "dead end" - I don't think consensus needs to be reached on how I design my own articles; however, I'm open to suggestion. You haven't particularly given any reason why you consider having the same navigation bar found on the front page on the stories to be "ugly". --David Shankbone 22:27, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Userpage Sharing Project
You've been added as a member of the Userpage Sharing Project. You were added by me because I needed people to test the template with. If you wish to be removed, please contact me here. If not, please add to the top of your userpage (or wherever you want to stick it. Thanks, Thunderhead - (talk - email - contributions) 22:45, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Templates
Thanks for the link - I didn't know those existed. Do you think it's possible we could develop one that is a little more stylized, though? Maybe that looks a little less DOS and a little more Apple? --David Shankbone 02:24, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Lead Image
Hi Steven - you updated the lead story, but I only updated it hours ago, whereas our other two main stories have been up for over a day. Any reason why you didn't update those? --David Shankbone 22:16, 1 November 2007 (UTC) Yes, of course there are no rules, but we all have our own theories. I disagree with you about that lead being unfit. In the U.S. this group is very well known and loathed, and that they are getting their comeuppance is really news (internationally). They have over 1,000 articles written about this story on Google News. --David Shankbone 23:05, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Although I think you're right, my concern is that the main three stories remain "fresh" to keep people returning to see what is news. Attention spans are short, and if the top three don't look particularly "new" then my concern is that people do not come back to visit, or delay returning because there isn't cause to do so.  A "new look" with the top three is important.  That's the root of my concern with switching the lead but leaving the other two "old news".  Depending upon our productivity, that sometimes can't be helped.  --David Shankbone 22:26, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Satanism: An interview with Church of Satan High Priest Peter Gilmore
I noticed your self-described "attempt at c/e" but what if that is how David Shankbone actually asked the question? I can see throwing in a comma between the words "history" and "doctrine" but changing the wording seems precarious. Just a thought. --SVTCobra 23:44, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm actually not all that concerned with some minor tinkering of wording in either the questions or the answers if it helps them to make sense. This is actually common in interviews.  Care must be taken to ensure the meaning of questions or answers aren't changed, so I watch changes pretty closely knowing how the question was meant, received and answered.  But editorial clean-up for grammar, spelling and to remove some awkward phrasing is not only fine, but encouraged.  I often have interviewees tell me, "You made me sound smart!"  --David Shankbone 23:50, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, OK, then. I had no idea, I thought interviews were like a transcript. --SVTCobra 23:54, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * No, actually mine are most like that, but I do editorial clean-up. I explain some of the interview issues on the collaboration page on the Merlino interview.  This is why people often say they are misquoted, because the MSM whittles things down, doesn't record but "takes notes" on what is said, etc.  By comparison, we are very accurate and we do very minor editing and changing of words.  So, if you see something that sticks out to you as poorly stated or worded, and you understand what they are saying or what was asked, feel free to change it.  --David Shankbone 23:59, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Good to know, as I was somewhat uncertain when I have been doing so. Thanks for the encouragement :) . Sean Heron 18:04, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Image:Jokela killer screenshot youtube.jpg
Is there any reason why this image is not used currently on articles? I think it should be added, at least to the first and second one (not today's one). --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 21:16, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I think the fair-use argument to be rather weak after the story ceases to be breaking news. Also, I am not sure who created that screen-shop off of YouTube, but it wasn't me, so the sourcing is a little shady. I have been told (and by the number of other versions that are floating around on the internet I also believe) that it is a screenshot off of YouTube, but I don't really know. I was actually thinking of deleting it. --SVTCobra 21:22, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
 * As a derivative of the original youtube video the copyright would likely belong to the estate of the shooter. Obviously, no one is going to get permission for use for that anytime soon. I'd be inclined to argue that this is exactly why fair use is allowed (it isn't clear to me whether this would fall within our fair use criteria). JoshuaZ 21:43, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I guess we could delete it, it's not being used and there's no need for it anymore now that it's no longer breaking news, although I think it is still good fair use.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 21:53, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Personally, I would like to never see this image or any other of him. Detaching myself from those feelings, I will say that the "youtube.com" that can be seen in this image's lower left is not that of a normal screen-shot from YouTube. This leads me to believe that this particlular version may be the work of someone else. Since it is still a screen-shot, I don't know if that gives them any rights at all, but we might be better off replacing it with the one they are using at Jokela school shooting. That image does not have the same text on it. Also, if there is a problem with it, we can say "well, we just imported it from Wikipedia assuming their fair-use rationale was good." That image is, btw, w:Image:Jokela-school-shooter.jpg. But like I said, I'd rather not look at his face again. --SVTCobra 04:59, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Reply
I have replied to the message you left on my talk page. --Nzgabriel | Talk 22:29, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Audio wikinews
I found it odd that you audio report on Mukasey included more information from the Nov 6 article than from the Nov 10 article. --SVTCobra 23:11, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

 * It was good and so is your spoken English. I didn't pick up on the fact that this report was a summary for the week. Usually, they just cover one day, so never mind my comment. --SVTCobra 23:27, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Horay! You're back! Excellent! I've been aloof being busy but I am planning a comeback this week. Thank you for the barnstar. Yes I will release the guitar intro and outro later today, I've just been tinkering with them lately. .:*:*:DAVUMAYA:*:*:. 15:33, 13 November 2007 (UTC) I love British accents! .:*:*:DAVUMAYA:*:*:. 15:33, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

 * The link to the music files are added at the News Brief page. .:*:*:DAVUMAYA:*:*:. 09:59, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Categories and stories on Wikipedia
Steven, you are welcome to add categories to articles like you did to Obesity, but please don't remove my stories from the article as well. The two are not mutually exclusive, and you hurt Wikinews when you do that since a person may be interested in a particular story, but not be drawn to a Wikinews category box. Thanks. --David Shankbone 00:32, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for welcome :)
It is good to see it, even after more then two and half years ;) --millosh (talk (sr:)) 13:11, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

thank you for the warm welcome, and i look forward to my time here. -Imind 21:05, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

RF(d)A
Hi, I realize that you are busy, but you confused me with this vote:
 * *, this user has become inactive and shouldn't have admin rights, but I had no problem with him as a Wikinewsie, and I don't support this based on WN:IP, although I support that proposal. --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 22:39, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

So, you like PVJ as a Wikinewsie, and you don't want to vote against him as part of WN:IP (although in the long run it is a policy which you support), but somehow despite these statements you support that he be de-admin'ed in a vote that has been termed 'a test of WN:IP'. Consider me confused. I am not running a campaign for PVJ, far from it, and I don't normally question other people's votes, but your added comments left me confused. In my opinion, one either supports the de-admin on WN:IP grounds or on being unfit for Admin, yet you say that PVJ is ok on both grounds, but still you voted to de-admin. --SVTCobra 03:07, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

Wikicast -
Dead, Killed by complications in US brodcast licensing arrangments.

Wikinews audio does have potential though... and I would love to see a weekly Newsnight style digest programme in addition to the Plain Audio reports that occur currently. You have Skype or something simmilar? ShakespeareFan00 23:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

Edit Wikipedia Week
Hey! This is Mushii from Wiki:ES, replying the message you sent me :) You have a new version here of the poster if you want to check out, before I do the final translation in Neerlandes. Saludos! --200.117.35.189 00:22, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
 * It's me, Mushii, again! I modified (for the last time) the poster and I'd like to ask you if you'd have one second to translate "When, where & how" in Neerlandes in order to set it up ^^ thanks! --200.43.37.143 00:15, 22 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Finally! So sorry for the delay but here is the poster in your language :) enjoy! --190.30.73.236 19:36, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Number 1 reply
Hi, Got your message about my article being number one. I checked the tables myself, but it certainly wasn't number one. What settings did you use? --Nzgabriel | Talk 00:42, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Interview with Reggie Bibbs on his life with neurofibromatosis
I am not able to open the video of the interview, this is probably a problem with my computer but please check it was correctly uploaded --Anonymous101 18:04, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

The Video is now playing correctly. I am starting to write it on the articles page --Anonymous101 11:52, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

FYI

 * Germany to outlaw Church of Scientology, Associated Press, starting to get picked up by other news services. Cheers, Wilhelm 14:06, 7 December 2007 (UTC).

Flickr pics
Have uploaded 2 of them - IMO the best at -> Image:Polar Bears Fight Climate Poverty.jpg and Image:Polar Bears Fight Climate Poverty 2.jpg. --Mark Talk to me 23:08, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
 * any time :-). Images i can do easily esp flickr.  :-) --Mark Talk to me 23:10, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Blog, interview thoughts
Just wanted to tell you I´ve replied on my talk page regarding interviews. What I wanted to tell you though was that I posted what amounts to a Blog message on my Userpage, and Id be happy to see you (or anybody else) post it on the Wikinews blog on my behalf (Im afraid Im not going to get myself a gmail account just for that). Regards Sean Heron 11:37, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

Image:Reggie Bibbs Wiki Interview 112307.ogg
I've uploaded it, but I had to shrink it a lot, and increase compression a lot to get it under the 20 mb limit (went from 153 megabytes to 18.86 megabytes). I'm thinking of maybe re-uploading as a 2 parter, as its quite small currently. Bawolff ☺☻ 03:13, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Guess which video got bigger. See IDF for all the parts.

Email
Thanks for remembering me for allowing email from wiki. BTW, note that my email is the only information which I left on my user page :) (yes, I know that I should make page a little bit better :) ) --millosh (talk) 22:52, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Reggie Bibbs
You are welcome! But I'll tell you, it is painstaking work to transcribe. I saw you ask Bawolff if an incomplete transcript would be ok. I hope so, because with the high-quality video now available, I think our readers are more likely to watch the videos than read the transcript. --SVTCobra 23:16, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

 * I think it would be OK. Especially, since Reggie is already publicizing that he did an interview with us. If anyone objects, the worst they can do is unpublish and push publication back some more, which is already the only alternative. --SVTCobra 23:26, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

 * I am not so sure about the appropriateness of the inclusion of the in-line link to Bertalan Meskó's blog. As it is, it is just one more click away if one clicks on his name. --SVTCobra 23:33, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

 * I would consider date bumping to December 14 (in 10 or so minutes). We are nearly there and I think more people will see it that way. --SVTCobra 23:50, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Signature
Thanks for giving me information which allows me to improve my signature. Please be aware that Image:Anonymous101 has not been in my signature for several weeks and was only on 3 pages--User:Anonymous101 06:54, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Benazir Bhutto article
I was on a temporary break; now that I'm back, I will complete it. But, yeah, I should have marked it while I was gone, I guess. Thanks for that template, though; I didn't realise we had an equivilant to Template:Inuse. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:59, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Wikinews' overview of the year 2007
I have replyed here --User:Anonymous101 10:16, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

My RfA
I dunno if you do RfA thanks here, or if it's just a Wikipedia thing. If not, I reckon the trend needs broken. Many thanks for participating in my RfA, which was successful. Unfortunatly, I can't use the excuse of testing my shiny new buttons to see what they do as I have them on Wikipedia ;). So, I guess that rules out any rogue-adminish behaivour ;-). Seriously, though, cheers, and see you around on-wiki! Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 15:29, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Animated gif
Hi Steven. I just wanted to say nice work on the image for the year-end article. Really excellent! Cheers, --Jcart1534 00:39, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi Steven. I am glad to see you used one of my photos of Nicolas Sarkozy for this 2007 overview. Though, you misspelled my name; it's Paumier, not Paumiier. Could you please be kind enough to fix that? Thanks a lot, and best wishes. guillom 11:39, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

I just want to congradulate you on a brilliantly designed animated gif (left) with brilliant choice of images. It is so brilliant I had to include a small version of the animation by my comment. --User:Anonymous101 19:10, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Also wanted to add that the image is great. I was scrolling down the main page, saw the featured picture and took a double take. Bawolff ☺☻ 03:25, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

 * Thanks a lot! guillom 11:34, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Accredits Wikinews Reporter
Thanks for the response. I do have one question though, do live video broadcasts, such as those on C-Span, and government documents for examaple, count as original reporting if that is what I'm reporting on? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fatla00 (talk • contribs) 23:10, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for contacting me.
I just read the discussion on WN:administrators regarding de-admining, and just wanted to thank you for showing me the courtesy of emailing me to tell me about the vote. Cheers. ~The bellman | Smile 00:45, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

arbcom
i'd like to nominate you for arbcom. would you be interested in taking part in the upcoming elections? –Doldrums(talk) 05:35, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
 * great! here you go (assuming it goes ahead) :) –Doldrums(talk) 22:52, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Arbitration Committee
Hi Steven, thanks for the nod for ArbCom. You flatter me. But before I accept, there seems to be some question whether we should be having elections at this time. Please see the discussion at WN:AAA. There were some efforts in the past to eliminate the staggered terms and have elections once a year, but for all seats. Depending on if we carry forward, we do need election coordinators, would you care to be one or even the chair? Cheers, --SVTCobra 00:36, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
--78.151.96.124 01:09, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

POTY in Wikinews
Great idea. Thank you. Przykuta 07:30, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
 * We have not "featured pictures" institution, but we start action in user sandbox :) Wikireporter:Ala z/brudnopis. Talk with people from other language version of Wikinews ;) Przykuta 13:55, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Steven, I closed off the voting per the specified time and protected the page. I thought I would leave the honour of announcing the winner to you. Cheers, --Jcart1534 19:42, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

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Comments:FARC second-in-command killed by Colombian military

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Wikinews interviews Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia

March 7, 2008 Wikinews held an exclusive interview with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia. Molossia is a micronation or entity that resembles an independent nation but which is unrecognized by world governments or major international organisations.

Molossia is situated on several acres of land in western Nevada, within driving distance of Reno. Unlike most of today's micronations, Molossia allows visitors and has its own economy. It also has its own time zone and holidays as well as a few tourist attractions.

President Baugh said of his country, "Molossia is unique among micronations in that we possess actual land, real terra firma upon which we stake our national claim. Most micronations only exist on the internet and don't have land.  We are quite proud of our little country, and display all the trappings of a full-fledged nation, including our flag, boundary markers, signs, a couple of small tourist attractions and so forth, as well as our own money, stamps, national anthem, navy and even a space program.....Our goal is to exercise complete sovereignty over our country without annoying the United States."

The United States recognizes the territory claimed by Molossia as part of the United States and exercises the same dominion over it as it does over any other part of the country.

Interview
'''Tell us about your country. Why was it started? How long has it been in existence? Do you have a flag, national anthem or currency? Can one become a citizen?'''

President Baugh: Molossia is a micronation, a self-declared and largely unrecognized country, one of dozens throughout the world. Molossia is unique among micronations in that we possess actual land, real terra firma upon which we stake our national claim. Most micronations only exist on the internet and don't have land. We are quite proud of our little country, and display all the trappings of a full-fledged nation, including our flag, boundary markers, signs, a couple of small tourist attractions and so forth, as well as our own money, stamps, national anthem, navy and even a space program. Molossia was founded in 1977 as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein. The name has changed since then, but the idea is the same - to have our own small country. We were intrigued and inspired by the movie "The Mouse That Roared", about a tiny country in Europe that declares war against the United States and wins by accident. The humor of that situation was not lost on us, and it spawned the idea that we, too, could have our own tiny nation. Once we obtained land 10 years ago, the idea became more real, that we were now standing in a foreign country, deep inside the United States. Since then, the Molossian experience has only grown stronger and more rewarding and we look forward to a long and interesting future for our little nation.

And to answer the last part, no, not everyone can become a citizen. You have to be a physical resident of Molossia to be a citizen, and we are closed to new immigrants at this time - we just don't have the room! '''Today, there are hundreds of micronations that are little more than online chat groups. Is Molossia a serious micronation?'''

President Baugh: I would say yes, we are serious. That is to say, serious within limits. Molossia is not a secessionist project. We are not taking up arms to declare independence nor starting an insurrection. However, beyond that, we are quite serious about our country. Our goal is to exercise complete sovereignty over our country without annoying the United States Government too much, and to have a good time doing it. '''Molossia is surrounded by the United States. Do you consider yourself a Molossian or an American? Do you pay U.S. taxes?'''

President Baugh: I consider myself a dual citizen, both Molossian and American. Molossia is so small that we rely heavily on the US for support, goods, etc., so maintaining US citizenship is certainly desirable. In addition, it's often very difficult to explain that we have our own country out in the Nevada desert, so it's easier just to play both parts, American and Molossian. And yes, we do contribute to the coffers of the US Treasury annually, however, we call it "foreign aid". They need it, honestly. '''Can people visit Molossia? Is tourism a vital part of your nation's economy?'''

President Baugh: Yes, we welcome visitors to our country, although tourism is not a major source of income. In fact, we had 10 tourists visit last year. There are a few sights to see, but a visit usually only lasts about an hour. I escort all visitors around our nation and show them the sights, tell them about Molossia and even serve them cookie dough, our national treat. It's important, though, that visitors do not arrive uninvited. Please contact me first via e-mail and we will agree on a date and time. Legally, can Molossia be considered an independent nation?

President Baugh: Honestly, no. It takes a great deal of effort, time, money and especially legal wrangling to become fully independent, and we are nowhere near that point yet. No, we exist in a limbo state, at the good will of the US, and we are fine with that right now. After all, becoming independent can such a messy affair, and that would conflict with our relaxed lifestyle. We are happy to be the "country just down the road, on the left"!


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Talk:Wikinews interviews Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia

Here is a complete email transcript of the interview:

Joseph Ford to president show details 11:25 PM (15 hours ago) Reply

President Baugh, I frequently visit your nation's website and find Molossia very interesting. I usually write articles for Wikinews on the U.S. presidential election (I've interviewed several Libertarians as well as a Constitution Party and Green Party candidate) and was wondering if I could get an email interview with you on your country. If you could reply with a "yes" or "no" within 24 hours, that would be great. Thanks for your time, Joe Ford (Also known as WNewsReporter on Wikinews) Reply Forward

PresidentJoe, Greetings. In reply to your message, yes, I would be quite happy to do a... 11:54 PM (15 hours ago)

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President to me show details 11:54 PM (15 hours ago) Reply

Joe, Greetings. In reply to your message, yes, I would be quite happy to do an interview with you for Wikinews. Feel free to send on the questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability. Thank you for the invitation! Warmest regards, His Excellency President Kevin Baugh Republic of Molossia - Show quoted text - - Original Message - From: Joseph Ford To: president@molossia.org Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: Wikinews Interview

President Baugh, I frequently visit your nation's website and find Molossia very interesting. I usually write articles for Wikinews on the U.S. presidential election (I've interviewed several Libertarians as well as a Constitution Party and Green Party candidate) and was wondering if I could get an email interview with you on your country. If you could reply with a "yes" or "no" within 24 hours, that would be great. Thanks for your time, Joe Ford (Also known as WNewsReporter on Wikinews) Reply Forward

Joseph FordHere are the questions: Q: Tell us about your country. Why was it started? Ho... 10:47 AM (4 hours ago)

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Joseph Ford to President show details 10:47 AM (4 hours ago) Reply

Here are the questions: Q: Tell us about your country. Why was it started? How long has it been in existence? Do you have a flag, national anthem or currency? Can anybody become a citizen? Q: Today, there are hundreds of micronations that are little more than online chat groups. Is Molossia a serious micronation? Q: Molossia is surrounded by the United States. Do you consider yourself a Molossian or an American? Do you pay U.S. taxes? Q: Can people visit Molossia? Is tourism a vital part of your nation's economy? Q: Legally, can Molossia be considered an independent nation? Thanks again for your time, President Baugh.

- Show quoted text - On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:54 PM, President  wrote:

Joe, Greetings. In reply to your message, yes, I would be quite happy to do an interview with you for Wikinews. Feel free to send on the questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability. Thank you for the invitation! Warmest regards, His Excellency President Kevin Baugh Republic of Molossia - Original Message - From: Joseph Ford To: president@molossia.org Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: Wikinews Interview

President Baugh, I frequently visit your nation's website and find Molossia very interesting. I usually write articles for Wikinews on the U.S. presidential election (I've interviewed several Libertarians as well as a Constitution Party and Green Party candidate) and was wondering if I could get an email interview with you on your country. If you could reply with a "yes" or "no" within 24 hours, that would be great. Thanks for your time, Joe Ford (Also known as WNewsReporter on Wikinews)

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molossia@molossia.org to me show details 11:55 AM (3 hours ago) Reply

Joe, here are the answers:

 * Q: Tell us about your country. Why was it started? How long has it been in

existence? Do you have a flag, national anthem or currency? Can

anybody become a citizen?*

A: Molossia is a micronation, a self-declared and largely unrecognized country, one of dozens throughout the world. Molossia is unique among micronations in that we possess actual land, real terra firma upon which we stake our national claim. Most micronations only exist on the internet and don't have land. We are quite proud of our little country, and display all the trappings of a full-fledged nation, including our flag, boundary markers, signs, a couple of small tourist attractions and so forth, as well as our own money, stamps, national anthem, navy and even a space program. Molossia was founded in 1977 as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein. The name has changed since then, but the idea is the same - to have our own small country. We were intrigued and inspired by the movie "The Mouse That Roared", about a tiny country in Europe that declares war against the United States and wins by accident. The humor of that situation was not lost on us, and it spawned the idea that we, too, could have our own tiny nation. Once we obtained land 10 years ago, the idea became more real, that we were now standing in a foreign country, deep inside the United States. Since then, the Molossian experience has only grown stronger and more rewarding and we look forward to a long and interesting future for our little nation.

And to answer the last part, no, not everyone can become a citizen. You have to be a physical resident of Molossia to be a citizen, and we are closed to new immigrants at this time - we just don't have the room! online chat groups. Is Molossia a serious micronation?* A: I would say yes, we are serious. That is to say, serious within limits. Molossia is not a secessionist project. We are not taking up arms to declare independence nor starting an insurrection. However, beyond that, we are quite serious about our country. Our goal is to exercise complete sovereignty over our country without annoying the United States Government too much, and to have a good time doing it.
 * Q: Today, there are hundreds of micronations that are little more than
 * Q: Today, there are hundreds of micronations that are little more than

Molossian or an American? Do you pay U.S. taxes?* A: I consider myself a dual citizen, both Molossian and American. Molossia is so small that we rely heavily on the US for support, goods, etc., so maintaining US citizenship is certainly desirable. In addition, it's often very difficult to explain that we have our own country out in the Nevada desert, so it's easier just to play both parts, American and Molossian. And yes, we do contribute to the coffers of the US Treasury annually, however, we call it "foreign aid". They need it, honestly.
 * Q: Molossia is surrounded by the United States. Do you consider yourself a

nation's economy?* A: Yes, we welcome visitors to our country, although tourism is not a major source of income. In fact, we had 10 tourists visit last year. There are a few sights to see, but a visit usually only lasts about an hour. I escort all visitors around our nation and show them the sights, tell them about Molossia and even serve them cookie dough, our national treat. It's important, though, that visitors do not arrive uninvited. Please contact me first via e-mail and we will agree on a date and time.
 * Q: Can people visit Molossia? Is tourism a vital part of your

 * Q: Legally, can Molossia be considered an independent nation?*

A: Honestly, no.  It takes a great deal of effort, time, money and especially legal wrangling to become fully independent, and we are nowhere near that point yet. No, we exist in a limbo state, at the good will of the US, and we are fine with that right now. After all, becoming independent can such a messy affair, and that would conflict with our relaxed lifestyle. We are happy to be the "country just down the road, on the left"!

I hope this answers all your questions. Please let me know if you need any clarification or if I missed something.

Warmest regards, His Excellency President Kevin Baugh, Republic of Molossia

Well done
I had a great time reading this. --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 02:34, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

It was a fun read and a cute idea for an article, though I don't like the phrasing "one of the most well-known micronations", since I don't think that's anywhere near true. I mean, he may be in the top 50%, but he's certainly not one of the top five or ten that come to mind - and his quote about most "micronations only exist on the internet" is spurious at best and misleading to readers - see Micronation for more commonly-known examples and definitions. Sherurcij 16:33, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

 * Agreed. --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 22:46, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Category
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This page should be in Category:Micronations. --Micronational Geographic (talk) 00:31, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

 * ✅ — Gopher65talk 01:31, 27 February 2009 (UTC)


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Comments:Letters regarding Times Square bombing sent to Congress

That story sounds like the "do-ers" where in deep frustation to chose an act like this. At least nobody was hurt or in danger. But I didn't catch that topic on any bigger media (TV, newspaper, etc..). Is it just unimportant or actively kept quiet? Someone knows more details?

—212.23.103.37 21:01, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Terrorism
We're taking it back! Spacehusky - (talk) 21:06, 7 March 2008 (UTC)


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User talk:82.1.108.240

Welcome
Welcome!

82.1.108.240, welcome to Wikinews! Thank you for your contributions I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

Our key policies - if you read anything, read these! Here a few pointers to help you get to know Wikinews: There are always things to do on Wikinews:
 * Neutral point of view - tell every side to a story in a fair and balanced way
 * Cite sources - everything in a Wikinews article must be sourced
 * Introduction - overview of the site
 * Writing an article - how to write and publish a complete article
 * Content guide - what's suitable for Wikinews
 * Style guide - how articles should look before publishing
 * Contents - the contents page.
 * Existing articles need expanding and checking for spelling and mistakes
 * The front page lead articles often need updating
 * Developing stories need finishing and publishing
 * Discussions need your input
 * And of course, stories need writing!

Here are some other hints and tips:

 * I would recommend that you get a username. You don't have to log in to read or edit articles on Wikinews, but creating an account is quick, free and non-intrusive, requires no personal information (not even an e-mail address), and there are many benefits of having a username.  (If you edit without a username, your IP address is used to identify you instead.)

 * When using talk pages (the "collaboration" tab at the top of the page), or the comments pages (tab "opinions"), please sign your name at the end of your messages by typing four tildes (~~). This will automatically produce your username (or IP address) and the date.

If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome! --Skenmy(t•c•w) 21:08, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

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Comments:University of North Carolina student body president murdered

This seems like a case of pretty white girl syndrome. Spacehusky - (talk) 21:11, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

 * Call me insensitive or racist or whatever, but seeing her picture actually made me care for her less. There's only so many of these stories one can take before complete apathy takes over. Such is the power of the media... ~Planoneck~ 22:57, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

 * Judge how the media how you want, but she was the student body president at a student body of 17,628 undergraduates and 10,508 postgraduates, a school founded in the 1700s and NCAA Division I team. She was more than just a random student. --  Zanimum - (talk) 15:32, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

 * I have to agree, I think some of you need more sympathy for a person who has died --82.33.114.90 18:54, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I agree. The point is that she was gunned down, not that she just happened to be a pretty white girl. TheCustomOfLife - (talk) 03:35, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

From the pictures on line, Eve seems like a fun loving young woman who had a very bright future that was cut so short by senseless violence. My husband and I are both in law enforcement and I can not tell you the strength it gives me to go out and do my job even better. People who hurt innocent victims such as Eve need severe punishment(with no breaks.) To the family of Eve, I can't imagine your pain and we are so very sorry for your loss. May the good Lord comfort you and hold you close at this tragic time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

-A little comfort to you all from two cops in Ohio. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.166.120.100 (talk) 18:19, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

what a beautiful bright girl
This is such tragic sad news. What is wrong with people??? I hope they give those guys the death penalty. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.32.224.34 (talk) 22:07, 12 March 2008 (UTC)


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South American leaders end border dispute

March 8, 2008 An exchange of handshakes at a Latin American summit Friday marked the end of the bitter dispute that had taken place between the nations of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela over the past week. The presidents of each country agreed to end the conflict, and said political ties would be reinstated.

"With the commitment of never attacking a brother country again and by asking forgiveness, we can consider this very serious incident resolved," said Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa, as the other Latin American leaders applauded.

The Rio Group summit, which included 20 Latin American nations, was originally planned to discuss other issues such as energy, but it soon erupted into a series of verbal attacks between Correa and Colombian president Álvaro Uribe. The dispute was over Colombia's air strike against FARC rebels, which Ecuador accused of entering their territory. As a result, Ecuador and their ally Venezuela had sent troops to their borders and severed ties with Colombia.

At the summit, Uribe charged Correa's government of having links with the FARC rebels, a charge that Correa quickly denied. "I cannot accept Uribe's lies," he said. "These hands are not tainted with blood." He admitted there had been communication with the FARC, but only regarding the release of hostages held by the rebels, including French-Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt.

Uribe insisted that Ecuador has not done enough to fight the rebels, which was the reason the operation had to remain a secret, he said. "We have not gotten cooperation from President Correa in the fight against terrorism." Correa then advocated the creation of an international peacekeeping force to control the border, saying that Ecuador has become a victim of the fighting in Colombia.

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, who was initially a central figure in the conflict, urged the leaders to stay calm. "We still have time to stop a whirlpool which we could regret," he said. "Let's reflect, let's be cool-headed." He also denied claims that he had supplied FARC with $300 million and offered to give them rifles. "I could have sent a lot of rifles to the FARC," Chávez said. "I will never do it because I want peace."

Finally, it was Dominican president Leonel Fernandez plea for peace that ended the feud. He requested that the presidents shake hands with each other, which they did, in a televised gesture viewed live across Latin America. Nicaragua's president, Daniel Ortega, also agreed to reinstate diplomatic ties with Colombia after shaking hands with their president.

The leaders at the summit later approved a declaration in which Uribe apologized for the military operation and vowed never again to violate another nation's sovereignty. It also mentioned a commitment to fight against threats posed by "irregular or criminal groups."


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International arms dealer Viktor Bout arrested in Thailand

March 8, 2008

, an international arms dealer, has been arrested in Thailand. Bout was arrested by the on Thursday, after checking in at a  luxury hotel in the  district of.

Viktor Bout is suspected of supplying arms to the Taliban, Al-Qaeda,, as well as combatants on both sides of African civil wars. He has been dubbed the "Merchant of Death" by the press as well as the book Merchant of Death: Money, Guns, Planes and the Man Who Makes War Possible by and Stephen Braun.

At a press conference held by Thai police they said that Bout is being investigated for "procuring weapons for terrorists and conspiring with terrorists." According to Maj. Gen. Surapol Thuanthong, Bout said "The game is over" when he was arrested. "This multi-country operation culminating in the arrest of Viktor Bout in Thailand is a model for how suspected dangerous international criminals need to be investigated, charged and brought to justice in the 21st century," said Interpol Secretary General.

Federal prosecutors in the United States hope to get Bout extradited for prosecution on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

The 2005 film  has been said to have been inspired by Viktor Bout.


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Talk:International arms dealer Viktor Bout arrested in Thailand

I'm removing the "Alleged" since I don't think anybody's ever claimed that he's not an arms dealer, the "allegation" is that his verified arms dealing is illegal. Sherurcij 03:51, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I was just trying to be careful. I wouldn't want to slander a cat like him. --SVTCobra 04:36, 8 March 2008 (UTC)


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Vietnam bans pet hamsters

March 8, 2008 Fearing that their growing population might spread disease and destroy crops, Vietnam has banned the sale and possession of hamsters, which have launched somewhat of a subculture among the country's youth.

Starting Monday, the fine for trading or owning a hamster will reach up to 30 million dong (1,875 US dollars), the Ministry of Agriculture said. They express concern that hamsters have been imported illegally from China, Thailand, or Taiwan, and are left unlicensed and unchecked for diseases.

"Traders illegally carry hamsters across borders and do not register with customs to quarantine these animals," said a senior official of the Animal Health Department.

Although the Animal Health Department has said they will kill any hamster that has been imported illegally, there are no plans for a mass elimination of hamsters.

"Destroying them all is really a big problem," agriculture ministry official Nguyen Thanh Son said. "I think the Vietnam animal health department should take some samples, conduct tests, and see how dangerous the hamsters in Vietnam really are."

Hamsters arrived in Vietnam years ago for use in scientific research, but have only become popular recently. The rodents' increasing popularity with youngsters has been attributed to 2008 being the Year of the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac. Their adoration can be seen online, where there are numerous forums allowing hamster owners to talk about their beloved pets. The craze has even spawned offline "hamster clubs".

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Mari Luz, missing child from Huelva, Spain, found dead

March 8, 2008 Five-year-old Mari Luz, missing from Huelva, Spain since she left her home in the El Torrejón area of the city on January 13 for a short trip to the local sweets kiosk, has been found dead.

El Mundo said her body was found on Friday evening in Huelva province's Torrearenilla marshland, in a river close to the Cepsa refinery installations, by an employee of the petroleum company. It’s understood that Mari Luz’s body was found with the clothes she was wearing when she disappeared, and that her body was badly decomposed.

There was news last week that the family of the five year old had received a ransom demand for two million euros, via an anonymous caller who demanded the money to release the child. While it was thought to be a hoax, the family said they were prepared to negotiate in the case of serious calls. Mari Luz’s uncle, Diego Cortés, said at the time that the family would personally go to rescue his niece if necessary, but said they would only be able to raise around €300,000.

El Mundo said Mari Luz’s parents, Juan José Cortés and Irene Suárez, had arrived at the scene to identify their daughter’s body, and that Juan José López Garzón, the central government delegate for Andalucía, was also en route to the site where Mari Luz’s body was found.


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 * I would recommend that you get a username. You don't have to log in to read or edit articles on Wikinews, but creating an account is quick, free and non-intrusive, requires no personal information (not even an e-mail address), and there are many benefits of having a username.  (If you edit without a username, your IP address is used to identify you instead.)

 * When using talk pages (the "collaboration" tab at the top of the page), or the comments pages (tab "opinions"), please sign your name at the end of your messages by typing four tildes (~~). This will automatically produce your username (or IP address) and the date.

If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome! -- Anonymous101 (Talk) 10:49, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

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User talk:71.91.137.1

Welcome
Welcome!

71.91.137.1, welcome to Wikinews! Thank you for your contributions I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

Our key policies - if you read anything, read these! Here a few pointers to help you get to know Wikinews: There are always things to do on Wikinews:
 * Neutral point of view - tell every side to a story in a fair and balanced way
 * Cite sources - everything in a Wikinews article must be sourced
 * Introduction - overview of the site
 * Writing an article - how to write and publish a complete article
 * Content guide - what's suitable for Wikinews
 * Style guide - how articles should look before publishing
 * Contents - the contents page.
 * Existing articles need expanding and checking for spelling and mistakes
 * The front page lead articles often need updating
 * Developing stories need finishing and publishing
 * Discussions need your input
 * And of course, stories need writing!

Here are some other hints and tips:

 * I would recommend that you get a username. You don't have to log in to read or edit articles on Wikinews, but creating an account is quick, free and non-intrusive, requires no personal information (not even an e-mail address), and there are many benefits of having a username.  (If you edit without a username, your IP address is used to identify you instead.)

 * When using talk pages (the "collaboration" tab at the top of the page), or the comments pages (tab "opinions"), please sign your name at the end of your messages by typing four tildes (~~). This will automatically produce your username (or IP address) and the date.

If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome! -- Anonymous101 (Talk) 10:49, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

title: User talk:71.91.137.1