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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Roethlisberger upgraded to fair condition

June 14, 2006

On Tuesday, NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was upgraded to fair condition at Pittsburgh's Mercy Hospital. The extent of his injuries is now known. Roethlisberger lost two teeth and chipped others, suffered a concussion, a broken upper and lower jaw, a broken nose, broken facial bone, a 9 inch laceration to the back of his head, and road rash injuries to his knees which thankfully do not extend to the joints. Police confirmed that Roethlisberger was riding without a helmet and additionally, did not have a Pennsylvania motorcycle license; he had a learner's permit, which expired March 29, 2006. Given this fact, Roethlisberger was in fact legally obligated to wear a helmet in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Steelers officials and Roethlisberger's agent, Leigh Steinberg, confirmed that Ben had received a letter last year from team representatives warning him that parts of his contract might be affected if he were to be injured while riding a motorcycle. The letter was apparently sent in order to both put the team on solid legal footing were a major accident to occur, and apprise Ben of the risks he is taking by riding a motorcycle.

Records kept by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation indicate that 180 helmet-wearing motorcyclists died in wrecks in 2004 and 2005 in Pennsylvania. In the same period, 157 helmet-free bikers died in wrecks.

Pennsylvania's Helmet Law (Effective Sept. 4, 2003)
Pennsylvania's 35-year-old law requiring helmets to be worn was amended in 2003 to make helmets optional under certain circumstances. According to the amended law, a motorcyclist will no longer be required to wear a helmet if the rider is:
 * A person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years.
 * A person 21 years of age or older who has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
 * A passenger 21 years of age or older if the motorcycle driver meets one of the qualifications for not wearing a helmet.


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Spain beat Ukraine 4-0 in Group H

June 14, 2006

Spain won its first World Cup Group H match against Ukraine 4-0 in Leipzig, Wednesday.

Luis Aragones might like to play the yellow shirted Ukrainians again because after only one quarter of the match it looked effectively over as a contest. And a red card against the Ukraine team just after half-time helped the red shirts complete the rout with two more goals.

Spain, with only Carles Puyol in the starting line from a team that reached the 2002 World Cup quarter finals, had been unbeaten in 21 matches under Aragones. Spain's superb form showed in a great understanding between players with passes meeting runs all over the pitch.

After four minutes Ukraine's long free kick from the left touchline found Vladimir Yezerskiy, but he could not direct his header toward goal. Ukraine got flagged offside six times in the first period.

Then two goals came in a five minute spell for Spain. On 13 minutes Marcos Senna drove a shot from long range which was tipped over by Oleksandr Shovkovskyi. The result, a corner, was met by a stooping Xabi Alonso at the near post who deflected the ball into the net.

Four minutes later a free kick was awarded against Andriy Rusol 30 yards from goal. The tall, dark-haired Ukrainian number six stood in the wall and promptly received the shot from David Villa on the side of his head. Shovkovskyi, in mid-flight, could not adjust his position to stop the ball going in the net.

Two goals down Ukraine did not get another chance on goal until the second half when substitute Sergi Rebrov shot over on 72 minutes. Illustrating a one-sided game, Spain had 10 shots on target to Ukraine's two.

David Villa, with Luis Garcia and Fernando Torres was one of Spain's three forwards. He got his second goal on 47 minutes when he fired low to Shovkovskyi's right from the penalty spot.

Vladyslav Vashchuk was sent off for his foul on Torres; as the Athletico Madrid striker burst through the Ukrainian defence the referee judged Vaschuk had pulled on the Spainard's shorts.

The first three goals were from still ball set-ups but the brilliance of the fourth showed the team work, movement and accurate passes that characterised the play of the Spainish.

Curly-haired Puyol charged from the half-way line and gave the ball off in field; he ran more and received the ball again near the penalty area; headed into the path of Torres, and the 22-year-old shot right footed past Shovkovskyi.

In the 77th minute 19-year-old Cesc Fabregas was given a substitute appearance in the game. The midfield player became Spain's youngest player to play at a World Cup.

Four goals down, Ukrainian coach Oleg Blokhin was shown on television smiling. He might reflect that Tunisia and Saudia Arabia, the two other teams in Group H, had not been highly touted as potential World Cup winners.

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Group H

Attendance: 43'000

Referee: Massimo Busacca (Switzerland)

Spain

 * 01 I Casillas
 * 03 M Pernia
 * 05 C Puyol
 * 15 G Sergio Ramos
 * 22 I Pablo
 * 08 H Xavi
 * 14 X Alonso (Substituted: 55' D Albelda)
 * 16 M Senna
 * 11 S Luis Garcia (Substituted: 77' Cesc Fabregas)
 * 21 D Villa (Substituted: 55' G Raul)
 * 09 F Torres

Ukraine

 * 01 O Shovkovskiy
 * 02 A Nesmachniy
 * 05 V Yezerskiy 53' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 06 A Rusol 17' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 17 V Vashchuk 47' [[Image:Red card.svg|10px]]
 * 04 A Tymoschuk
 * 09 O Gusev (Substituted: 45 O Shelayev)
 * 14 A Gusin (Substituted: 45' A Vorobey)
 * 21 R Rotan (Substituted: 64' S Rebrov)
 * 07 A Shevchenko
 * 10 A Voronin

Related news
Saudi Arabia and Tunisia share dramatic draw in Group H

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Russia to build world's first floating nuclear power station

June 16, 2006

Russia has chosen the remote town of along Russia's northern White Sea coastlines for the world's first floating nuclear power station.

The station will float on a river flowing through the town and into the. The plant will look like a 10-storey building and weigh 21,000 tonnes. In five years it'll generate enough electricity for 200,000 people. The cost will be $336m.


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User:Party29~enwikinews

Welcome to my home page! It isn't much of really anything yet because I just started editing and helping out. This gives me something to do when I'm bored to actually help people. That is relly about it so have a day.

Pages Created

 * Bush makes a surprise visit to Iraq
 * Thousands of Floridians evacuate for Tropical Storm Alberto
 * American Idol winner Ruben Studdard wins lawsuit
 * Woman attacks with a dead puppy

Pages Edited

 * Vaccine developed to fight Alzheimer's disease considered "promising"
 * Canada's richest man dies at age 82
 * Charles Haughey passes away
 * Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Roethlisberger upgraded to fair condition
 * Bill Gates to step down from daily roles by July 2008
 * Bush proclaims Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a National Monument

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Template:WC2006 mainpage

FIFA World Cup 2006

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how about putting the hyperlinks to the articles on the scores themselves? Doldrums 17:15, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Hmm. Yeah, would be good however I don't know whether it is possible to put wikilink across a table. --Deprifry|+T+ 17:18, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * how about this? no tables. shamelessly stole score layout from BBC frontpage. Doldrums 17:36, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * yep, the layout needs some fiddling with, i moved the iamge down so that the last line aligns properly. Doldrums 17:42, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Had that at the beginning, then the image broke the line to the next template. How's now?--Deprifry|+T+ 17:45, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * another alternative is to use a non-breaking spaces (enough of them) "ampersand-nbsp;" after the third line text, which will also work for any number of lines, unlike moving the image, which may break if there're more lines. Doldrums 17:49, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
 * more changes, now uses a table again. gets rid of pesky spaces. also, one possible alternative. Doldrums 12:13, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Looking good now. Thanks. --Deprifry|+T+ 12:22, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

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link it to category: FIFA World Cup 2006 or 2006 FIFA World Cup? Doldrums 18:03, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

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FAA allows commercial spaceflights out of Oklahoma Spaceport

June 15, 2006

The FAA has issued a license for commercial spaceflight operations to the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA). The OSIDA will oversee the operations of "suborbital, reusable launch vehicles" out of the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark spaceport in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Testing at the spacesport is expected to begin sometime next year.

Bill Khourie, director of OSIDA said, "This is a tremendous opportunity for Oklahoma. The benefits are just enormous as to what can branch out from this."

Rocketplane Kistler, an Oklahoma-based company, has started production of spacecraft and is working on the final steps of its license applications. Rocketplan Kistler plans on a "fairly extensive flight test program" in 2007 and commercial flights by 2008.

A Texas-based company has also expressed interest in the Oklahoma Spaceport.

Other United States spaceports include California Spaceport, Mojave Airport (California), Kodiak Launch Complex (Alaska), Spaceport Florida, and Virginia Spaceport. A spaceport is also planned in South New Mexico, the Southwest Regional Spaceport.


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Miami beats Dallas 98-96 in third game of the NBA Finals

June 14, 2006

The Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 98-96 in the third game of the NBA Finals. Dallas leads the series 2-1.

Miami led at half-time by nine points, but Dallas outscored them in the third quarter 34-16.

Dallas held a 89-76 led with 6:30 left in the fourth quarter. A late 17-5 run led by Dwyane Wade put Miami back into the game. With 9.3 seconds left, Miami's Gary Payton hit the game winning shot. Dirk Nowitzki had a chance to tie the game for Dallas, but failed to hit his freethrow.

Miami head coach, Pat Riley, said "The basketball gods were good to us tonight, that's all you can say."

The next game will be June 15, 2006 in Miami. Dallas needs to win two more games and Miami needs to win three more games to become the 2006 NBA champions.


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Talk:Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Roethlisberger upgraded to fair condition

If he was not licensed, even his learner's permit was expired, then surely he was in violation of the helmet law? By law, he should have been wearing a helmet. This leads me to believe the law itself does not need to change, people just need to be sure to follow the law for their own safety.


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Hey everyone. I'm pretty much addicted to the whole Wiki phenomenon and spend a good majority of my time on the site reading about anything that takes my fancy. I'm 18 years old and currently at college in the U.K. I specialise in History in general but mainly the history of warfare of all types. I'm also interested in general modern culture, gaming, internet culture and many other topics. I hope to contribute as much as I can to Wiki in the near future.

Places you can find me:

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Saudi Arabia and Tunisia share dramatic draw in Group H

June 14, 2006

Sixty-six thousand in the Allianz Arena, Munich, saw a dramatic finish to Tunisia and Saudi Arabia's Group H tie.

Saudi Arabia lost 8-0 to Germany in their first game in the World Cup of 2002 but looked more composed against Tunisia, Wednesday, when they overcame a goal deficit to lead before Roger Lemerre's North African team grabbed an injury time equaliser.

Two different styles were evident as Brazilian coach Marcos Paqueta set his Saudi Arabian side up playing a short passing game. Tunisia, nicknamed by fans the Carthage Eagles, were strong on set plays and used long balls to reach striker Zaid Jaizi.

Jaizi missed an opportunity with an early header from a corner but scored after 23 minutes when a set play from the right was not cleared. Jaizi was patient and waited for the ball to drop then kicked it on the volley in controlled sissor motion.

In the first half Saudi Arabia did not test the Tunisian defence as they did in the second when they were able to score twice on the breakaway. Their best shot was on 37 minutes from a Nawaf Al Temyat free kick. Ali Boumnijel saved.

The goal came from the side in the all green strip in the 57th minute from a beautiful sweeping move down the Tunisian left flank. The ball, crossed low into the box, met Yasser Al-Kahtani who had rushed in at the near post. The striker's deft touch was soon followed by a net that billowed high behind Boumnijel.

Though they were vulnerable to high balls into the penalty area Saudi Arabia were disciplined in defense and did not get cautioned in the game. They conceded just six shots at goal of which only the two that were goals were on target; the Saudis themselves achieved double those statistics at the other end.

The 84th minute goal that put Saudi Arabia in the lead was scored by Sami Al Jaber. Two minutes earlier he had joined the action as substitute for the younger Al-Kahtani. One of his first touches was to beat Boumnijel in a one-on-one.

The dramatic finish had four minutes of injury time. In the 92st minute the joint of crossbar and post stopped a deflected Saudi Arabian free kick making the score 2-1.

Then, in the 93rd minute, another long ball found its way to Tunisia's best player, Jaizi. In line with the goal Jaizi chipped to Radhi Jaïdi who leaped high and headed powerfully downwards. The ball went underneath Mabrouk Zair's grasp and the score was 2-2.

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Group H

Attendance: 66'000

Referee: Mark Shield (Australia)

Tunisia

 * 01 A Boumnijel
 * 03 K Haggui 35' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 06 H Trabelsi
 * 15 R Jaidi
 * 18 D Jemmali
 * 12 J Mnari
 * 13 R Bouazizi 36' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]] (Substituted: 54' M Nafti)
 * 14 A Chedli 65' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]] (Substituted: 69' K Ghodhbane)
 * 20 H Namouchi
 * 05 Z Jaziri
 * 09 Y Chikhaoui 79' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]] (Substituted: 82' K Essediri)

Saudi Arabia

 * 21 M Zaid
 * 02 A Dokhi
 * 03 R Tukar
 * 04 H Al Montashari
 * 13 H Sulimani
 * 06 O Al Ghamdi
 * 08 M Noor (Substituted: 75' M Ameen )
 * 14 S Khariri
 * 16 K Aziz
 * 18 N Al Temyat (Substituted: 66' M Mouath )
 * 20 Y Al Kahtani (Substituted: 82' S Al Jaber )

Related news
Spain beat Ukraine 4-0 in Group H


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Old news
This is old news...and is a duplicate of Two arrested in England with alleged connections to Canadian bomb plot. Jason Safoutin 20:14, 14 June 2006 (UTC)


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United Church of Christ loses Puerto Rico Conference over GLBT issues

June 14, 2006

On June 10, 2006, the Iglesia Evangelica Unida de Puerto Rico, also known as the "Puerto Rico Conference " a conference of the UCC, voted by a 3-1 margin to withdraw its affiliation with the UCC as a body, over discomfort about the UCC’s stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. . Formed in 1931, this conference affiliated with the UCC following the denominations founding in 1957.

This vote to disaffiliate means most of the 68 previously affiliated congregations will become independent, although denominational officials expressed hope that several might continue affiliation, through other conferences or special arrangements.

In a speech, John Thomas, President of the UCC, called the vote to disaffiliate 'deeply painful.'

There are 68 congregations and 6000 members of the Iglesia Evangelica Unida de Puerto Rico.

38 conferences remain in the United Church of Christ.

See Also:

 * Conferences of the United Church of Christ

 * United Church of Christ


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North Korea to test missile that could reach U.S. mainland

June 14, 2006

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon says that North Korea is prepared to test an with an estimated range of 3,500 miles.

The missile,, could with such a range reach the mainland. On Tuesday, Lee Tae-sik, South Korea's ambassador to the United States, confirmed the reports saying, "preparations did appear to be under way."

"If North Korea fires a missile now while the six-party talks remain off and questions are being raised in the international community about the effectiveness of the talks, there is a possibility it will have a seriously negative impact on the resolution of the North Korean nuclear problem," said Ki-moon.

Ki-moon also says that N. Korea should set aside its plans to launch the test missile and return to talks with South Korea, the United States,, , and , on its nuclear program.

However; Tae-sik states that "the signs that [N. Korea] is moving in that direction, yet we cannot rule out the possibility that at the last moment it will change its mind." He also said that the preparations could be "quite worrisome", but also said that the U.S. and other nations should not "make a conclusion" that N. Korea will test the missile.

CNN quoted an anonymous U.S. intelligence official as saying, "[N. Korea] is doing everything you would expect if you are going to launch a missile. There is reason to think they are doing it for show."

According to Alexander Vershbow, the US ambassador to, the U.S. will respond to the test of the missile with "appropriate measures."

N. Korea last tested a short-range missile in 1998 which shot over Japan's mainland and landed into the. This will be N. Korea's first long-range test since the nation imposed a "moratorium" in 1999. According to Tae-sik, N. Korea may be abandoning the moratorium in a move to pressure the U.S. into making diplomatic concessions.

N. Korea is currently refusing to hold talks with the 5 nations because of financial sanctions placed on the nation.


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Diesel spill in northern Saskatchewan

June 14, 2006

Early indications are that between 5,000 and 6,000 litres of fuel leaked from a storage tank into a stream leading to Welcome Bay, which is near Wollaston Lake in the northeast part of the province.

The RCMP is still investigating cause of the spill. "We're trying to determine the circumstances around the leak, whether it was an intentional act or whether it was due to a problem with the tank," RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Brian Jones said.

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 * Canadian Prime Minister Harper agrees to send 'Clean Air Act' to committee
 * Diesel spill in northern Saskatchewan

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User talk:DragonFire1024/LastArchive

Blocked
Brianmc...Please explain your block to me as I do not understand it. Was not aware it was against poliy to make comments on WN:ALERT. Jason Safoutin 18:51, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
 * You're encouraging Neutralizer to make war. I reviewed his edit history since his block was up, and he was deliberately provoking a fight.  You kept taking the "bait" and answering him in a provocative manner.  Do not give him an excuse to post oblique attacks on other editors and promote a hostile environment. --Brian McNeil / talk 19:03, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
 * IMO, he is provoking every user on this WIki. If you do not want anyone to comment on his behavior, then maybe comments on the alert page need to ONLY be made by ADMINS. I was commenting. Sorry if you do not agree but there IMO is not disruption. If cmnments are disruption, then eliminate talk pages. Jason Safoutin 19:43, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

Request for interview from candidate for US senate
Hi DragonFire1024... I'm bringing this to your attention because you have recently contributed to an article related to US politics. There is a request for interview up from Pete Ashdown, a candidate for the US Senate. Any Wikinews contributor is welcome to conduct the interview, if they think it is worthwhile. There is a discussion area on the request an interview page. I thought you may be interested.... - Borofkin 01:02, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

A first step to sort out the reasons and initiators of the 24 hours block of me (international)
I like to now about your part of the dicussion on irc #wikinews-en when the subject of blocking me was discussed. The discussions resulted in Messedrockers block of me 01:38, 2 May 2006. Messedrocker acted as a neutral part based on the information and concensus (?) on the irc and didnt checked up the fact himself. Did you propagated for blocking me or did you encourage Messedrocker to block me? international 23:38, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Hi Jason, I've been stepping through 'recent changes' and noticed International made the same post here that was made on Amgine's talk page...
 * ... so, I'll repeat here the follow up comment I made to International's post to Amgine:
 * I'd like to add, I've been noticing weighty edits pop-up that seems to based on something occurring elsewhere. I really have no objection to IRC. I don't use it much because I find that it divides my attention. But if it is being used to discuss issues of concern, and policy interest of the entire community, then it misses it's audience.
 * -Edbrown05 01:22, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Your concern about Cowicide

 * Ok, I just adjusted the entire edit. Is that ok now? Neutralizer 01:50, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Jason
Thanks so much for that link. I really appreciate it as the topic is of great interest to me. I will examine that info thoroughly after work. Thanks again:)) Neutralizer 13:53, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Mediation
I just not you that I have asked for a mediation with you involved. Please look at WN:MA international 18:27, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Requests for arbitration/Users Cartman02au et al v Mrmiscellanious
I'll copy and paste here what I posted to Cartman02au's talk page because I'm interested in your opinion, as one who has consistently supported MrM: Cartman, as you are one of the bringers of the case, my concern for you and other editors is the refusal by MrM to deal with the issues raised. What is sought by the dispute resolution process is a change in MrM's behavior. If he is allowed to not respond by labelling them as "attacks", and refuses to respond, then no opportunity is afforded you, as a disputant, to receive the relief you sought.

Are you satisfied with the heightened awareness of etiquette as enough of a response.

Personally, I am not. I maintain that it a responsibility to respond to the community. Failure to do so is one of the highest breeches of etiqette, because it ignores another's concerns. Where to ignore someone belittles them.

I have thoughts to proceed by asking ArbCom to either force MrM to answer to the dispute, or that he, or by precident any other editor, would leave the community if they refuse to answer to disputes that have merit.

Thoughts? -Edbrown05 01:32, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

Synopsis of helicopter crash
Hi, pardon the anon number; that's me but I keep getting unlogged somehow. I think it's better to include both sides opinion in the synopsis or else no reference to the cause at all. Doesn't that seem reasonable? Some people only read the synopsis. Neutralizer 14:20, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Sure, find a way to make it less than 4 sentences as the lead synopsis should only be 2 sentences...as it states above where you enter it. However, your edits to the article are misleading, as its taken from a quote. Jason Safoutin 14:25, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Hi, I wanted to say you did a good job of preparing the story and it is a good lead story. Sorry I had to go to work and couldn't address your point about "no proof" which was a good point. After many decades of observing the way government spokespeople of the USA twist words to misrepresent situations; I would like to show you what I mean. For example, Clinton said "I did not have sex with that woman". Remember this was before Monica's dress with his sperm on it showed up. So he was saying something which in the future he could back away from as he did by claiming that oral sex is not really sex. Clinton was referred to admirably as a "wordsmith". Now when it comes to war; almost all spokespeople are supposed to put their side's spin or propaganda on every event. In this case, it is better for the morale of US troops to present it as an accident...just as it was better to present the football star's death as being from hostile fire rather than friendly fire....but here are the clues. If this was an accident; they would come right out and say it was an accident. When she uses the phraseology I have made bold, it gives her an out similar to Clinton's out should it be proven tomorrow that the helicopter was shot down; it is kindof nasty that she is saying the other "crews" "confirmed" that the enemy didn't do it because this way she can blame the error on the "crews" if shown it was hostile fire and,obviously if the "crews" could confirm what did not happen, they must be able to confirm what did happen; yet she is not saying there is any confirmation as to what did happen.

 * "The remains of all the 10 soldiers have been found and there are no survivors. There is no indication that the helicopter came down due to some enemy action. Additional aircraft and crews were also at the landing zone and confirmed that enemy forces did not cause the crash," said Lt. Tamara D. Lawrence.

 * "We have no indication that that happened," said Lawrence in response to Hanif's claim. "The crash occurred in a very mountainous terrain and the landing zone was very difficult. It was a mountain-top landing zone. There were various weather factors that could have come into play ... There were high winds. We are investigating any possible causes for the accident but there were no enemy actions detected at the scene," she added.

 * Just be aware that when reporting based on military spokespeople's words that it doesn't hurt to disect their words like a surgeon because they are reading press releases written by "wordsmiths" like Clinton. Neutralizer 00:03, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Excuse me? No. It is NOT alright to disect any quotes from any person. I don't know how you write stories, but thats not the right way. Jason Safoutin 00:24, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Spanish Version of Star-Spangle Banner
OK, that was pretty fast. I read "what Wikinews is not" and you're going to have to tell me what the basis of your deletion edit is. Thanks. Rossp 01:58, 7 May 2006 (UTC)rossp 65.29.34.82 01:53, 7 May 2006 (UTC)rossp   rossfp@gmail.com

You've been TEA'D!
international 08:59, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Conspiracy
I just saw the first section. Thanks so much. I will watch the rest asap. I totally believe that proven facts show the government of the United States of America has been hijacked by a coalition of elitists; most of whom belong to weirdo cults. Here is the book which covers almost everything and some info about the author.

The sad thing is that if Bush and Kerry belonged to the KKK everyone would be really pissed off. The S&B is much worse than the KKK, but few people will take a few hours to research the S&B.

The book is available at many large libraries. Again, thanks so much for the link to the documentary, Jason. Neutralizer 13:08, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

News ticker
I am interested in a 'ticker' or a "more soon" box/template for the front page. It would show a synopsis of a "Breaking News" story that is not yet published or ready to be...aka no sources or something that is likely to change by the second. BBC does it with three stories, ABC does it when they only have a sentence to report on.

I think this would boost readertship and I would welcome any inpuit to this. Remember one thing, I have only the idea and someone(s) else would have to "build" it :) Jason Safoutin 15:32, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for your welcome! --Tooby 19:07, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

WN:E
Hi Jason... statements such as "I am now referring you to WN:E. Please read over it" will only increase tension during a conflict. I suspect that everyone involved in these content disputes know WN:E back-to-front, as they so often use it as a weapon. There is nothing wrong with refering to WN:E, but you should always explain in detail how WN:E has been violated, and how the user should behave differently. - Borofkin 04:28, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

re: Audio Wikinews
T´anks very much indeed for your encouragement! :-)

My "quest", or like I´d rather put it, "my aim" :) is to get a kind of regularity into wikinews, since I do think, it is a "well-worth" idea to support. I do hope that - as long as I have the time - I manage to - whenever possible - produce one newsbriefs contribution per day (apart from articles read). Hopefully more people join in (allow me to move your eyes, or shall I write: your ears? :), to a very talented new reader (Will Jenkins) of wikinews. I think he is highly gifted concerning "reading news".)

Thanks again, "and enjoy the rest of your day" ;) Gumboyaya 14:02, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

User talk:205.189.97.202
I do not want another user page. How did you get to my IP adress? And how do I delete this? Thanks. FellowWikiNews 21:15, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Don't worry about this. FellowWikiNews 20:21, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Neutralizer and other users
Hi Jason, As you already know I happen to respect your opinion when it comes to WN related issues so I thought I would ask what you think about the current disputes between Brianmc, MrM and Neutralizer. What can we do to resolve this as a community - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 08:29, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I know that you dont have any issues with MrM, but as someone who I respect on this site I value your input with this issue. The fact of the matter is we can not continue to go down the road we are, the infighting will eventually kill this site - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 00:26, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

International Wikinews Writing Contest
Just a reminder that the IWWC starts tomorrow. Ral315 (talk) 10:39, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

Neutralizer section on WN:ALERT
Hi Jason.... the Admin Alert you raised regarding Neutralizer is still on WN:ALERT. If you are satisfied that enough admins have seen it (which they probably have) you should think about remove it, so we can keep the page manageable. Thanks.... - Borofkin 00:16, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

Huh, thanks for Welcome message. :) Hołek ҉ 16:58, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

Writing contest - jokers
I added your stories to the log. They apearently got overlooked (sorry). You may wish to edit International Wikinews Writing Contest 2/log directly, to make sure that it doesn't get overlooked again. You currently have 4 jokers and you're in second place behind Cartman02Au who has 5 jokers. (Not that the jokers don't actually mean anything in rank, they're just really the only metric to measure places, that is avalible.) Bawolff ☺☻ 00:34, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Archive page in main namespace
Hi Jason... do you realise that DragonFire1024/April06Archive is in the main namespace? - Borofkin 03:53, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Umm yes? Whats wrong with that? if there is somethign wrong...how can I fix it? Sorry thought it was right. Please help then :) Jason Safoutin 11:50, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I fixed it by adding User_talk: to the front of the name, and deleting the redirect. Nyarlathotep 13:21, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Hi Jason... sorry I didn't see your response. The main namespace should contain articles only. Your archive page was showing up in the "Developing stories" list on the Main page. It's an easy mistake to make - I've done it myself a couple of times. The way to fix it is to move the contents back to your User: (or User_talk:) namespace, and then add the tag to the page in the main namespace, and an Admin will come along and delete it. For the record, I don't think something like this has any bearing on whether a person is suitable to be an administrator. - Borofkin 04:32, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Re:IWWC
Last man standing sounds like an interesting twist, especially if it stays as it is now - it will be over in a few days :( - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 08:41, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Your RfA.
The voting period for your RfA ended as of 18 May 2006, so I moved the request to the archives. I just thought I should let you know that the page had been moved, so as to avoid any possible confusion later. The final tally was 8 support, 8 oppose and 1 abstain. Unfortunately it appears consensus was not reached. Better luck next time. PVJ 14:16, 21 May 2006 (UTC)
 * hello; I missed the last one.please tell me so I vote for you next time jayson. Yrtsihpos 05:20, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks.
Thanks for finding the time to vote on my RfA. I agree I am still young here, but I have full confidence in my abilities to use Administrative tools (if they are granted to me) in the best interests of Wikinews. Hopefully, later on, I will enjoy your support. PVJ  (Talk) 02:42, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

70 Million American adults support new 9/11 investigation
Hi Jason... if you want to tag as notnews you need to provide a reason. Other contributors are permitted to remove tags that are placed without corresponding justification on the talk page. - Borofkin 23:59, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Blocked for disruption?
If thats the case, then I want Eloquence blocked for the personal attack on the WN:A talk page. Calling users trolls is unacceptable. Jason Safoutin 15:40, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

You are blocked
You are blocked for 4 hours for site disruption. . If you would like to contact me regarding this block, I am available via IRC, [mailto:amgine@saewyc.net e-mail], or after your block has expired on my talk page. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 15:41, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

Rfda's
Please note that Amgine decided to abuse admin poewrs and deleted the Rfda's page without concensus. Also note that Eloquence attacked me on the talk page of WN:A and I have yet to see a block. Also note that the users who voted on an Rfda just had their votes thrown out. What a good way to get users to stay and contribute. Jason Safoutin 16:01, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Here is the attack by Eloquence:

Notice how he/she got away with it?? 16:27, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

Jason Safoutin, I'm glad you're not a big fan of the singular they, either. I don't know what the policy is for requesting for de-adminship. I'd like an explaination of why the add/delete, myself. I'd think consensus would be required for adding or deleting such a large list on for de-adminship. So I imagine if any user can add to it without consensus, Amgine should be able to remove from it. There really should be some general guidelines. Karen 23:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I think (in my humble opinion) that the main issue wan't that you put them up there, but that you but 20 up there at once. re-confirm, may be a good thing, but twenty on their at once is a recipe for disaster. (and is just annoying to look into each one and vote on them. I myself would want to look into each ones contributations before voting, and I wouldn't have the time to do 20 at once) How about one at a time (Note this is my un-knowing opinion, I could be wrong, and others proably disagree with me).Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 23:21, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Jason, what I want to know is why did you put then up for de-Administratorship instead of re-confirmation? PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 07:00, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Jason, we've been through this de-admin stuff before - it is the reason why the Arbcom was created. Please look at this page from December 2005, where Neutralizer is trying to have Amgine de-admined, for what he called "abuse of administrative authority". By persisting with these activities on WN:A you are placing yourself in league with users such as Neutralizer. - Borofkin 00:00, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

DR started.
Your opinion and eyes requested at Wikinews talk:Dispute resolution/DragonFire1024 and Amgine. Ral315 (talk) 03:05, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

 * Hi! I'm back from the boat, and will be more available again for this. Sorry I've been mostly out of communication for the past few days. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 01:52, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

"Iran threatens disruption of oil against U.S." Article
I thought this was a really good article. It's about time there were more of the comprehensive-style stories. Good job! Martin Leng 15:45, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Notice
Thanks for noticing the changes to my talk page. Just for the future, though, if any changes on my talk page are made by user: 216.164.203.90, don’t worry, as that is my IP address and I occasionally forget to log on. MyName 18:15, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Recently posted editorials
Hi Jason... remember when dealing with new users to assume good faith. More often than not they are confused or just don't know our policies, as opposed to disruption and vandalism, which are deliberate attempts to harm Wikinews. If we show a little patience to new users, even those who are annoying, they may just turn into productive contributors. Good job keeping keeping on the editorials, by the way. Such articles certainly cannot be allowed to be published. - Borofkin 02:21, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry...I at first thought it to be vandalism, of a sort becuase of the continuous de tagging. I apologize :) Jason Safoutin 02:23, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
 * No worries. It's hard when there is no much vandalism and abuse to still assume good faith with new users. It's important though - we don't want to scare the good ones off. :-) - Borofkin 02:28, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

IWWC- three finalists
We're down to the last three finalists in the IWWC. Normally, the contest would end, and prizes would be awarded, but with only one prize, I suggest we keep the contest going, and do the following:

 * 1st Place: 33.30 euros
 * 2nd Place: 22.20 euros
 * 3rd Place: 11.10 euros

Any objections? Ral315 (talk) 00:16, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

 * I've thought about increasing the requirement to two articles/one with original research, to try and make it more interesting. Would that be better than an end date, as proposed by Cartman and PVJ?  Ral315 (talk) 06:04, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

On blocking
I've lost some track on where the conversation is at concerning a user using two or more identities emanating from one person. What do you think? If a user is blocked on one identity, does it extend to another of their's? -Edbrown05 03:08, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Absolutely. I have said that a block is a block. If you have another screen name you use after you have been blocked, that IMO is block evasion, no matter how good you are editing. Jason Safoutin 13:12, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

On being a selfproclaimed cop here...
...is as everywere else a buissnes of evidense. Dont judge withoute proof. international 13:54, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
 * So do a traceroute. Thats all i need given all the other Anon IPs have either been reverted or blocked that matched the exact ones neutralizer edits from. Jason Safoutin 13:58, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry for the harsh language as one of your rev was good  (only abcom members) but dont act and revert on assumptions. A note is good enough and then you have to present some evidence and call for a block. international 14:05, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

U.S. Senate defeats bill banning gay marriage
OK, I'm in class reading the article, and the girl next to me thinks whoever wrote the article is an idiot for having the American flag with an "American flag" caption on it. Really, do we need a picture of the Earth there too? Or the solar system? 159.247.237.3 17:56, 8 June 2006 (UTC) (w:User:Audacity)
 * Both being in the article are NPOV. they are both related to the article. Regardless of English or french or whatever language you speak believe it or not there are people out there who do not know what either of the symbols mean. As for an idiot, please use WN:E when speaking to users. Calling people "idiots" can be considered a personal attack. Jason Safoutin 18:00, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry about my "etiquette." I don't think the person is an idiot, and neither does the girl - that was just the impression that the article gave. And as I said, I didn't remove the image on NPOV concerns, but because it is almost patronizing in its obviousness. If you start to include pictures for any relevant subject, no matter how well-known the subject is, you will end up with pictures of the solar system on every article. Take a fresh look at the article, and I think you will see how patently ridiculous the flag is. 159.247.237.3 18:07, 8 June 2006 (UTC)(w:User:Audacity)
 * I have looked. I added them...it may be your personal opinion that it looks "ridiculous" but it represents NPOV to have both and not just one or the other. Planets stars and whatever else in space has nothing to do with this article. Jason Safoutin 18:36, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
 * The article takes place on Earth, no? So therefore, it represents NPOV to not have a picture of Earth as well, huh? In fact, if I didn't feel a need to not make disruptivepoints, I'd add picures of a man and a woman ("The bill would define marriage as between a man and a woman") to "illustrate" the article for anyone who doesn't know what a man or a woman is.

 * The point is that there has to be some limit to the amount of illustration, and that an American flag "make[s] this article look like Wikinews is edited by five year olds" . 159.247.237.3(w:User:Audacity) 17:46, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Recent
Hi Jason.... this is unhelpful. Remember that Ealturner is a relatively new user. He has been actively participating on the talk page, and going to great lengths to try and explain his position. Throwing policy-links at him is only going to increase the level of tension. - Borofkin 00:41, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I will not be threatened by him. I will not be intimidated by him. This user may be new, but has done nothing but threaten and insult users. I refuse to collaborate with someone who does not want to accept the fact that there are others around. Discussing one thing, moving to publish when there is a dispute is another. Jason Safoutin 00:44, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't think he was threatening you, he was trying to make a point. He almost certainly didn't realise that "rustling up 2 dozen people" would be a violation of Wikinews policy. We try to educate new users, not go to war with them. Your edit was more intimidating than anything he has said. - Borofkin 00:55, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I disagree. The community was threatened. Not once but a few times on that talk page. The user was asked nicely once to use ediquette. He chose not to. But when WN is threatened with a task force, thats  more intimidating than anything any opther user can do. Not to mention the fact that this is not the first time a task force was threatened or asked to come into play. Jason Safoutin 01:02, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * The key word is education. We should educate new users, not intimidate them. The lessons of the past twelve months are that when users are intimidated, they start to lash out, and become more of a problem. - Borofkin 01:10, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * And IMO i did educate him. He did not and does not listen. I am sorry but I disagree. Once you threaten users to that extent, I don't trust them. Jason Safoutin 01:13, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I'm not saying you should trust him, I'm saying you should be nice to him. Saying "I am no longer going to collaborate with you" is not being nice. - Borofkin 01:18, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I said that only after I was threatened. Jason Safoutin 02:15, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

 * I support Jason in this case. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 03:49, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Are you saying that you support Jason's failure to assume good faith and turn the other cheek as required by Etiquette, or that you support him in the debate over the use of the term "terrorist"? - Borofkin 04:07, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

 * I support Jason's view on the use of the word "terrorist" and also his opinion about Ealturner who I also feel is being unnecessarily disruptive. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 05:25, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * To be honest I don't understand what you mean by "disruptive". Are you refering to the "Disruption" section on WN:BP? What I see on Talk:Terrorists seize 50 in Iraq is a vigorous debate. I don't see anything even approaching disruption. - Borofkin 05:36, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Template:Welcome
I think that someone should take out: If you haven't done so already, you may want to create an account. What do you think? FellowWikiNews 22:12, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
 * In a sense I agree...but the same message is sent to anonymous IPs. Maybe we can create a message specifically for anonymous IPs and one for new users? Jason Safoutin 22:16, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Please be civil!!! Yes someone should change it. FellowWikiNews 15:21, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Can only admins change it? FellowWikiNews 18:33, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Currently only "Sysops" can change it since 20:18, August 17, 2005 when Cspurrier protected "Template:Welcome" to "prevent edits by mistake". I think an admin could make changes. I'd suggest leaving a message on Cspurrier's talk page about your ideas. Karen 18:41, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

 * If you have changes you'd like on the hello template, the correct way to request them is to put a diff or some other form of proposal on the talk page (for example, use a template to show before/after) and bring it up on WN:ALERT.  I think it might be a good idea having a hello template and a helloIP template, as long as the welcomittee page was also updated to point to this. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:45, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * On Wikipedia they have one, for users and one for IP's. Check this diff . FellowWikiNews 19:14, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * The hello template is widely used, so changes should be discussed on the Water cooler. I protected it because it was getting edits intended for users talk pages, almost weekly--Cspurrier 19:29, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Here is the link to the discussion at the Water cooler. FellowWikiNews 19:41, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * The hello template should be substituted, so that changes don't effect users, and one they click edit, it doesn't confuse new users, that they're not editing their own page. I don't think its neccesessary to go through so many hoops to edit it. What happened to be bold (as in get an admin to be bold for you), the revert button is in easy reach if someone doesn't like what you put. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 20:48, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

ALERT
As was mentioned by Amgine, you are not supposed to debate over articles on the Administrative Action Alert page, as the latter is meant to draw the attention of Administrators (like me) to issues which might the attention of such trusted users. Since you have been around here for so long, I believe you are aware of the fact that there are talk pages for sorting out disagreements about articles. So please stop taking such disputes to the Alert page to attract attention to what you have to say. PVJ  (Talk) 11:48, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Maybe when help is needed users should not be ignored by either the user he/she is in dispute with, use Ediquetter, and Not be ignored by Administraters, all of which were more than happy to reply once a 1. request for mediation was made and 2. when the alert was posted. As I said before, I was ignored...period and told my concerns were "straggling." If I am ignored on the talk page...then where to? Maybe more attention needs to be paid around here. Jason Safoutin 12:02, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Yo

 * I have blocked Garbage for persistent personal attacks against various groups of people. He was insulting gay people and calling them wussies probably in a effort to bait you- just in case you did not read that message of his before it was deleted. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 16:10, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Also about the Writing Contest, don't you think it would make it more interesting if the system of jokers was done away with? There would be more competition. In any case, do reconsider it. Thanks. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 16:29, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * No I really don't as we all have earned a lot of them. Jason Safoutin 16:57, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

IWWC
You seem to have missed one of my questions above- would you have a problem with requiring two articles per day, or one with original research? Jokers would still be kept; I have no intention of removing those. Ral315 (talk) 18:20, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Nope. I would not have a ptoblem with that :) Jason Safoutin 01:08, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Don't you think
... that's a little much for the Main Page. 3 top who cares stories (actually, I like the meteorite story)? -Edbrown05 01:32, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

 * In reality I do support this mix of the smaller news events in addition to the larger ones being featured... it's a question of keeping the mix of top news mixed, something I'm sure you are aware of. -Edbrown05 01:43, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

You will be missed!
I noticed that in about 48 hours, you will stop editing Wikinews for an extended period of time. I think I speak for more than myself when I say that we'll miss you and your wonderful articles about petty squabbles in corrupt northeastern cities in spoiled countries... Anyways, what I was wondering is if I could maintain your IWWC page while you're gone, so it can still be up-to-date about your status in the contest. I won't drop out for you, but I'll be sure to note each day and all that. Let me know on my talk page. — THIS IS M ESSED OCKER  (TALK) 01:49, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

cartoons
I don't think you will see me any time soon giving up on the idea of cartoons here at Wikinews. I did find one link to a water cooler topic on cartoons :WikiTOONS.

There was another slightly more drawn out discussion on the water cooler that I can't find after looking for a while. The point is, I think there is interest in this, only its execution is hard to achieve.

So, expect to revisit the topic another day. Good luck on your moving and best regards :) Edbrown05 04:43, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

RE: Notice
It is disappointing that you have to go on a forced break for a while. I sure hope you get things up and running as quickly as possible - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 11:31, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

RE:Images
Thanks as always you are a help - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 11:39, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Picture of David Andreson in Exclusive: David Anderson talks about the Stardust@home project
This picture that you added to that article has been deleted at commons do to lack of source   Do you by any chance know the source of it so we can get it undeleted? Bawolff ☺☻ 21:25, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Writing competition
Can you give me paypal details for the prize payout? --Brian McNeil / talk 15:59, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

RfA :(
Thanks for voting on my RfA. Unfortunately a consensus was not reached. Anyway, thanks for voting. MyName 01:18, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * BTW, this message is the same for everyone :)

Where ya' been?
I missed you DF; welcome back...great article about the new alqueada stuff. Neutralizer 00:24, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

why
is this not news: Capitol Hill fries and toast French again? Doldrums 18:33, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Buffalonians!
What a word, and how did you ever manage to spell it!? :) Best regards Edbrown05 01:30, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

You've been nominated for adminship!
Please accept or reject the nomination on WN:A. —     03:49, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * If you accept the nomination, you will find yourself in a whole new perspective of your approach to Wikinews. If your primary interest lies in writing/reporting, I will guarantee you that you will do less news reporting as an administrator than you would do as an accreditted reporter. I'll support your choice, whatever it might be. -Edbrown05 05:05, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * That's not always true, though: Doldrums and PVJ are admins and they're still quite the regular contributors of news stories. —     05:29, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * As Chevy Chase once famously said, "No thank you, I had a rebuttal for breakfast." Your ability to write care-free DragonFire will be diminished by adminship + u ain't gettin' paid = do I wanna? -Edbrown05 06:04, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Considering the fact that you have failed three nominations already, I would suggest you mull over whether you really want to stand for Administratorship at this point of time. Although I have opposed your request, I wish you the best of luck. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 13:55, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Annan demands Hezbollah free abducted soldiers & Israel lift blockade
I have made a proposal here (which I've since implemented) in regards to how to handle the cause/effect situation in regards to kidnapping. Would you like to comment on it? —     17:43, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Adminship
Congrats, you are now an admin. If you have any questions let me know --Cspurrier 01:19, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Congratulations you are a sysop! F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  01:22, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to the secret Cabal, which doesn't exsist well I'm on the subject...
 * On a more surious note, Good luck with your super-admin powers, I know you've tried to become an admin for a while, and you deserve it. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 04:58, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Congratulations! Good luck as an Administrator. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 07:12, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Haha...
...beat you to it! :-p --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 00:59, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
 * LOL so I see...good job :) Jason Safoutin 01:00, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

Neut and rules? ....
who gives a shit what amgine says, you(?), the world is the arbitor. -Edbrown05 06:18, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
 * By the way, when we block problem users (such as BanLifted) indefinitely, we usually protect their talk-pages to prevent trolling. Be careful though, only take such action when the user is an obvious troll. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 17:06, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

Renamed article hay fever tablets
Dear DragonFire1024,

thx for moving the article, I like the title. Now that you have mentioned it, the title was indeed POV. I didn't notice because of my English: I thought "hailed" implied some sence of skepticism about the fact that it's being hailed, but that might have just been a strange twist in my mind. Anyway, thank you for the title change. Your doing a great job keeping the standards high around here.

--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 01:57, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!
Thanks Jason! can you tell me how to stop vandalism?? apologies for earlier vandalism from this IP... bloody schoolkids again! --82.42.145.158 13:05, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

yes, no, maybe to turning on CSS for you
Is that a yes, no or a maybe for turning on my CSS changes (Partial redesign) to your user account ? Bawolff ☺☻ 00:24, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Admin?
Wow, congratulations, Jason! Sorry I'm late to the party. I had hoped you'd be accepted by the community in light of the massive amount of work you've done. (Oh, and regarding that little thing on WN:ALERT, some people just don't get it. Don't worry about it.) Good luck! irid:t 03:59, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

New York fugitive Ralph Bucky Phillips cought
I've created the article. I hope you will like it. F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  22:12, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

Revert
Why did you revert? —     22:30, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Is it necessary to have the whole words there? I mean its totally obvious what the words are. Its not censorship, is being careful as we do not know who is reading WN. Parents would not be too fond to see that on a site anywhere. Jason Safoutin 22:32, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
 * It's kind of ridiculous for a "free news source" to be censored isn't it? Or is it just you who has a problem with the words fuck, shag, and shit?  65.29.14.95 23:26, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I have no problem with them. But many readers might. And if a younger teenager is reading them its not our job to influence them Jason Safoutin 23:31, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I have to say that personally, I don't think we should cennsor dirrect quotes. (Wikinews is not censored for the protection of minnors - is a policy/disclaimer)Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 01:17, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

"Wikinews's current policy is to include such content, provided it breaches neither any of our existing policies (especially Neutral point of view) nor the laws of the state of Florida in the United States, where Wikinews is hosted. → from Content disclaimer"

Image commons:Image:000 0038.jpg
You may want to sort out the copyright status on that image. It looks like you want to license it under CC-BY-2.5. The version at wikinews is licensed under CC-BY-NC 2.5. If the other version is avalible under the CC-BY, then we're supposed to delete the NC version acording to WN:FU. Bawolff ☺☻ 01:13, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I think I fixed it?? Jason Safoutin 22:11, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Admin vote
Just want to draw your attention to the current admin nomination vote. Crimson 21:14, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

confused about what needs to be changed in Hubble article
Hi. I was just wondering what needed to be cleaned up in the "Hubble Finds 16 New Planets" article. I would like to correct as soon as possible.

Mputney 23:55, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Please take care
Nowhere in that article did it say that North Korea said it would fire a nuclear missile at the U.S. As the North Koreans have reiterated that they would not do a first strike attack (which would just be suicidal, anyway, especially given that neither their missiles nor their nuclear warheads seem to work), it is a bit more likely that they meant as a test. At the very least, don't extrapolate in such sensationalistic ways if you can help it. --Fastfission 00:43, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

Re:Al Qaeda freedom-fighters.
I have explained here, why the use of words such as "terrorist" is POV. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) 02:52, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

descriptive names of images
In future could you use more descriptive names on your pictures. Five years from now I'll know what image:heavy snow in Buffalo being cleared by guy.jpg is, but I won't know what Image:000 0266 (2).jpg is just by looking at the name. Bawolff ☺☻ 19:47, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I would if I could, but the program will not allow me to save under different names for some reason. :( Jason Safoutin 20:00, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

ISO norms are POV ?
you surprise me. this ISO list is, of course and by building, a neutral thing create to help people to communicate. my goal was not to insult anyone but to stop this discution about Israel and any other of this kind.

sad.

Jacques Divol

Letter of reccommendation?
I was thinking of applying to a "paying" online news site...and NOT leave Wikinews...but was also wondering if there is any way someone can write a letter of reccomendation or something...just wondering. Not a defiante or anything just thinking about it. Jason Safoutin 21:28, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I could write a letter, but I don't know anyone from CNN, MSNBC, or anything, so if you want me to, let me know on my talk page. Thunderhead (talk) 21:33, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I wish it were CNN or something to that nature. :) Jason Safoutin 21:34, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Maybe Associated Press? Thunderhead (talk) 21:36, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * It's called, All Headline News... Jason Safoutin 21:36, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Warning
This is to warn you that you are becomingly increasingly incivil in your interactions with me, despite being asked to stick to topic on discussion pages, instead of ranting about alleged "POV pushing" on my part. You have, in the past, accused me of being a "hate influence", and have expressed a desire to ban me from the project. If you continue to behave in this manner, I will take action against you. Once again, remember that discussion pages are for debating changes to the concerned article, not for reporting alleged POV-pushing. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) 02:53, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Hey
Today's the 24th of October (i.e 1024). Is that a special date for you? If it is, just wanted to wish you a happy birthday (?). If it's just another day for you, please accept my belated/advanced greeting anyway. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) 16:14, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

PS-I just rented the Da Vinci Code :-)

Hello
I hope you don't mind that I made this change to one of your edits. 195.226.230.58 20:46, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

User:Offical Reporter
Is this an inappropriate username? I didn't know whether to list it on WN:ALERT or not. Thunderhead (talk) 20:57, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'll do that. Thunderhead (talk) 21:18, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

finish on Newsroom
The newsroom counts any article that is not disputed published or no publish (and a couple others) in the develop list. See Test-finished-newsroom and Newsroom develop list. Bawolff ☺☻ 00:45, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Well know it has no-pub on it, so it won't show up, but it did show up one it only had finished on it. Bawolff ☺☻ 00:56, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

My RfA
Thanks for your vote on my RfA. I appreciate all votes, however I would like some advice from you on how I can achieve your trust, so that if my RfA should fail, I have a good solid backing to work up from and rerun in the future. If you could leave some suggestions or comments on my talk page, that would be much appreciated. I am not asking you to remove or change your vote at all, rather some tips and any personal experience that you have on how to best achieve what you expect in an admin. Thanks again! --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 15:10, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Your vote does not discourage me, but rather gives me a good idea of where it is I stand and how members of the community feel I should improve myself and my contributions to Wikinews. Once again, thanks for your vote and for your comments and suggestions - they are truly appreciated. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 20:30, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

You got one too.
Looks like you have an impostor on Wikiquote too, Jeffq just blocked it. Emergency Account 23:59, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I am NOT a vandal on there and I just created my page to watch the RC. So Please unblock me. Jason Safoutin 00:02, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * That makes me sad. I don't have an imposter... (Seriously, I'm gonna go make one). Thunderhead (talk) 00:06, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't have one...it was my account blocked...see if I help them again. Jason Safoutin 00:07, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, q:User:Thunderhead is mine. Thunderhead (talk) 00:09, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Don't be an @ss Jason. Massive cross-wiki trolling is going on. It's preventative; I'll unblock you in three days. InvisibleSun 00:10, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry, you're gonna just have to wait it out. Especially after some discoveries we made on Wikiquote connecting you to a particular user. InvisibleSun 00:15, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Buddy, you asked for an Unblock using the same IP (65.78.87.120) that Wazzawazzawaz and MyName use. What else do you want? InvisibleSun 00:22, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Please bear in mind that this is precisely the kind of confusion that this vandal is trying to foster. Arguing about temporary blocks is essentially feeding this troll. It would be best if we stick to our individual projects until the immediate problem is over. ~ Jeffq 00:25, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

If this continues, I will be asking you both to go to the Wikinews AND Wikiquote Aribition Comittie. I think that you to need to have a nice cup of tea. Thunderhead (talk) 00:28, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * There is no proof of this act against me nor is there any evidence. I demand that this be looked into right now. It is ridicilous that I am getting treated like this. Jason Safoutin 00:29, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

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Germany beat Poland and top Group A

June 14, 2006

Germany beat Poland with an injury time winner from Oliver Neuville to send the host nation almost certainly into the knock-out round of the World Cup, Wednesday.

Poland, who lost their first round match, had hoped for a draw. But a sending off, an incessant German offensive, a couple of strikes against the woodwork and then an injury time winner defeated them. The German fans then cheered the six points that put the team top of Group A.

The Polish tackled furiously but in the 75th minute had the extra handicap of having Radoslaw Sobolewski sent off. He tugged Miroslav Klose from behind earning a second yellow card from the Spanish referee.

It took until two minutes into injury time for the German team to score the decider. This was not for lack of chances. In the first half Klose, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski had all failed to get shots on target.

Klose might have had three goals in the second half; he missed a cross, had a shot saved and, in the 90th minute, hit the crossbar with a header. Michael Ballack smacked the rebound onto the same piece of Artur Boruc's woodwork.

If playing 10-men helped Klinsmann's team so did his substitutions. He removed the young Germans Poldolski and Schweinsteiger. They had appeared inhibited by the aggressive Polish defence.

Of the three substitutions made, two would combine to score the winner: the experienced Neuville and young sprinter David Odonkor. On 92 minutes Ondonkor was sent down the right wing. He crossed and the ball was met on the bounce by Neuville in front of Artur Boruc. Pawel Janas's side did not have many chances. On 27 minutes Ireneusz Jelen had an opportunity to set up a goal but chose to shoot. In the second half his long range shot did not trouble Jens Lehmann. Poland now need Costa Rica to take three points from Ecuador on June 15, to have any chance to progress in this competition.

The German team were always dominant in and around the Polish penalty area. They had 58 per cent of ball possession, three times as many shots on goal and six more corner kicks as the Poland side. One reason why was left-back Philipp Lahm; this right-footed player was Fifa's man of the match.

His brilliant movement and passes created chances for the German strikers. Lahm got forward even more in the second half after Sobolewski's sending off; and when Odonkor was brought on to run down the other wing it seemed only a matter of time before one of the combination cracked the Polish defence.

Statistics
Group A

Attendance: 65'000

Referee: Luis Medina Cantalejo (Spain)

Germany

 * 01 J Lehmann
 * 03 A Friedrich (Substituted: 64' D Odonkor 68' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]])
 * 17 P Mertesacker
 * 21 C Metzelder 70' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 16 P Lahm
 * 07 B Schweinsteiger (Substituted: 76' T Borowski)
 * 13 M Ballack 58' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 08 T Frings
 * 19 B Schneider
 * 20 L Podolski (Substituted: 71' O Neuville)
 * 11 M Klose

Poland

 * 01 A Boruc 89' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]]
 * 19 B Bosacki
 * 04 M Baszczynski
 * 06 J Bak
 * 14 M Zewlakow (Substituted: 83' D Dudka )
 * 07 R Sobolewski 28' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]] 75' [[Image:Red card.svg|10px]]
 * 08 J Krzynowek 3' [[Image:Yellow card.svg|10px]] (Substituted: 77' M Lewandowski)
 * 15 E Smolarek
 * 16 A Radomski
 * 09 M Zurawski
 * 21 I Jelen (Substituted: 90' P Brozek)

Table
Fifa World Cup Group A table June 14, 2006

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How Germany could fail
Well, theoretically Costa Rice could beat Ecuador tommorow and Poland next week while Germany could loose the game against Ecuador. Then you'll have Germany, Ecuador and Costa Rica all with six points and if Ecuador and Costa Rica win high, Germany's out. --Deprifry|+T+ 23:08, 14 June 2006 (UTC)


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User talk:Klingoncowboy4

Welcome
Klingoncowboy4, welcome to Wikinews! 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: By the way, you can sign your name on Talk pages using four tildes ( ~~~~ ), which produces your name and the current 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!FellowWikiNews 23:12, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
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Canada clean air act article
First off, we really appreciate your contribution.

But sometimes users submit an article from somewhere else, not realizing that Wikinews cannot keep copy-and-paste versions of articles which are published elsewhere under a restrictive copyright. An article created in this way is a copyright violation, and Wikinews policy is to erase these even if they are excellent article ideas.

Another problem which sometimes comes up is press releases. Press releases are sometimes excellent sources, but they do not qualify as unbiased news articles so they can't be published as they are. Two key things to remember about press releases is that they're usually written to represent the viewpoint of an involved party (Thus likely running foul of our Neutral Point of View policy). And second, they are generally covered by copyright which can conflict with our open editing approach.

A better way to get an article on an exciting subject published here is to write an original article following the guidelines described in writing an article, or to write a brief explanation of the subject and include the url address of articles or websites to use as sources.

Thanks again! — Doldrums(talk) 18:43, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

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Immigration detainees on hunger strike in Oxford, UK

June 15, 2006

One hundred and twenty detainees at an immigration removal centre in Oxford, UK, are on hunger strike. The protest started when some detainees refused breakfast on Wednesday 14th June 2006. A letter from the hunger strikers explaining why they are seeking to draw attention to their plight in this way has been reproduced in full below.

Those detained at the centre are mostly men who have sought asylum in the UK and whose asylum applications have been rejected. These people are then held without knowing how long they will be detained for - some end up being held for many years while awaiting deportation.

The removal centre, known as Campsfield, or Campsfield House is approximately 5 miles north of Oxford and has been in operation since 1993. It was managed on behalf of the UK Government by Global Solutions Limited, until may 2006 when it was taken on by GEO UK, the centre has a capacity of 198. Only males are detained at Campsfield.

According to the campaign group Barbed Wire Britain Over 2,600 individuals, mostly asylum seekers, are detained indefinitely in the UK without trial and with no automatic right to bail.

There have been reports in the UK press of the state taking people to detention centres without notice, in the early hours of the morning using excessively heavy handed tactics, taking children out of schools and separating families.

Many UK people and politicians express their disgust at the way detainees are treated, yet it continues. Perhaps this action by the detainees themselves will further highlight their plight and result in more UK electors writing to their MPs and demanding improvements to the way in which rejected asylum seekers are treated.

"We are detainees at Campsfield removal centre in Oxford. Most of us have been here for a long while now. There are people who have been detained for up to two years and down to three months. We are cramped in here like animals. We are treated like animals and moved around different detention centres like animals. The immigration service have taken husbands from their families and taken people who ran away from persecution in their various countries, and dumped everyone in here.

Once you are put in here the immigration service forget you. There are detainees who have applied to go back to their own countries that are still being held here for months without any news about their cases, just so that the private security companies get more money.

Detainees are asked to seek asylum and then refused. The immigration service also ask detainees to apply for bail. When you get a bail hearing date all of a sudden they serve you with removal papers that are not valid. There are many of these situations. In most cases the immigration service don't take you to your court hearings. And then they tell the judges you refused to turn up, just so the hearing goes ahead in your absence. Many detainees have been served with removal papers and travel documents but nothing happens on the removal day.

Campsfield has become a slave house. We detainees are treated like slaves, to do odd jobs for officers. Detainees are handcuffed to see doctors or dentists in hospitals or clinic appointments. We have some racist security officers who make racist comments to detainees and go out of their way to make you feel like committing suicide. Detainees have to be at the point of death before they get to see the doctors.

The food is not worth eating. Even dogs would refuse to eat what we eat. But we don't have a choice; every single day we eat the same food (the food we eat is rice, chicken, sandwiches, and left-over eggs)".

=Sources=
 * UK Home Office webpage on Campsfield
 * Close Campsfield Campaign
 * Barbed Wire Britain
 * Barbed Wire Britain
 * Barbed Wire Britain


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Samples being taken from poultry farms in Eastern Oklahoma for lawsuits

June 15, 2006

Oklahoma officials resumed testing soil, water, and runoff from 20 eastern Oklahoma poultry farms for Attorney General Drew Edmondson's lawsuit against 14 poultry companies in Arkansas. The lawsuit alleges their operations have polluted Lake Tenkiller and Illinois River watershed.

The original order authorized soil samplers to enter the property "one time". Edmondson then asked for a clarification for "one time". Federal Magistrate Sam Joyner said, in a supplemental order, "With regard to soil samples, Plaintiff (Oklahoma) is permitted to enter and leave the property, as necessary, beginning with the first date of entry and proceeding on subsequent contiguous days until the necessary soil samples are obtained."

Bev Saunders, spokesman for Poultry Partners, said farmer's resistance to testing was unlikely. Poultry Partners represents a group of about 400 farmers. She went on to say "We don't agree with this, but we do abide by the law."


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University of California, San Francisco inviting tobacco users to test new nicotine vaccine

June 15, 2006

Tobacco users are being invited by the University of California, San Francisco's Habit Abatement Clinic to test NicVax, a new vaccine being developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals. Tobacco users may be test subjects under the condition that they are at least 18 years old and willing to commit to a one-year program of injections and follow-up visits. UCSF is one of nine testing centers.

When tobacco smoke is inhaled, the chemical nicotine enters the bloodstream. The blood affected by nicotine eventually enters the brain, triggering neuro-receptors to react and cause addiction. This vaccine would produce antibodies to identify the nicotine molecule and prevent it from reaching the brain. "With little or no nicotine reaching the brain, smoking is less rewarding. That gives the smoker a chance to change the behavioral and social factors that also influence smoking," said Victor Reus, MD, principal investigator for the study at UCSF.

The antibodies of the NicVax last up to 12 months within the human body. If a person tries to smoke months after beginning the vaccination, there would not be a typical soothing feeling.


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J.J. Redick arrested for drunken driving

June 15, 2006

J.J. Redick was arrested and charged with drunk driving early Tuesday in Durham County, North Carolina and lost his driving privileges in North Carolina for 30 days. Redick was released on a $1,000 bond shortly after being arrested.

According to the arresting officer Redick had "very glassy eyes, strong odor of alcohol coming from breath" and a blood-alcohol level of 0.11. The legal limit in North Carolina is 0.08.

In a statement released by Duke University, Redick apologized saying, "I regret what happened last night, and want to apologize to my family and the Duke community for the incident."

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said, "J.J. knows he made a mistake and regrets it. He represented the very best in college athletics and exhibited outstanding character at Duke the last four years. He is and will continue to be a credit to the Duke basketball family. As his friend and his coach, he has my total support."

J.J. Redick is expected to be taken in the first round of the NBA draft that takes place on June 28. How the incident hurts Redick in the draft is unclear.


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New Zealand to get free-to-air digital television

June 15, 2006 The New Zealand government has announced that New Zealand is to get Free-to-air (FTA) digital television by the start of next year.

The broadcasters: TVNZ, CanWest, Māori Television, the TAB and Radio New Zealand have forged an alliance called FreeView which has leased satellite space for the digital television. Digital television will mean viewers can receive a crisper picture, clearer radio signals, limited reception problems, and more channels.

FreeView will require television viewers to buy a set top box, similar to the SKY Network Television decoder. Some viewers in some areas will need to buy a satellite dish as well. The approximated cost will be $200 or, with a dish, $400 (NZD). However, there is no subscription cost, unlike Sky Television.

Mr Cavanagh, Radio New Zealand chief executive, says "it will be a [sic] hard to claw back the gains made by Sky, which has dominated the digital space."

New Zealand is one of the last developed countries to make the switch to digital. Analogue will be switched off between 2012 and 2016.


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My page at Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Belginusanl

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Australian PM should convert to Islam: Bashir

June 15, 2006

Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged spiritual leader of the Jemaah Islamiyah militant islamic organisation gave an address on return to his school in Surakarta in Central Java where he urged Australian Prime Minister John Howard to convert to Islam.

Speaking outside his school (considered by many to be a terrorism finishing school), before thousands of students and onlookers, Bashir said "If John Howard wants to be safe and avoid going to hell, I suggest he convert to Islam."

Mr Bashir also urged Mr Howard, the United States and other "infidels" not to fight the Muslim world. "Maybe with God's permission they can kill us, but they certainly can't beat Islam," said Mr Bashir.

The Islamic cleric denied having links to JI or any other terrorist organisation saying that Western media had been "twisting his beliefs". He dismissed claims by the US and Australia that he is the spiritual leader of JI.

Mr Bashir said that the Islamic militants involved in the 2002 Bali Bombing has taken the wrong path, but stopped short of condemning their actions. "Their wrong step was to use a bomb as a weapon in a safe area," he said.

"Bombs are only to be used in conflict areas."

"In safe areas just preach, and we don't need bombs like that."


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User:Redmondian/Vista Delayed, Ballmer Dead?

This is an editorial — it does not reflect the opinions of Wikinews or the Wikimedia Foundation.

Is Ballmer's head finnally on the chopping block? Well for most of us computer users, probably, but should we really get excited? Will long-time friend and colleague of Microsoft Corporation finally get the boot?

Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corp. since 1999, has been blamed for many 'hiccups' at the software giant's headquarters in Redmond. The senior officer has been blamed by beta testers and Microsoft developers alike, for the delay in Windows XP's successor, Windows Vista, formerly code-named 'Longhorn'. Yet Harvard companion, Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corp. claimed the delay was due to the iron-proofing against malicious software such as viruses, Trojans, worms and spyware.

Although his reign at Microsoft has been long-lived, maybe if enough scrutiny is publicised for Ballmer's mistakes, he might finally get the boot. What a world that would be!


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User talk:Redmondian

Welcome
, 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: By the way, you can sign your name on Talk pages using four tildes ( ~~~~ ), which produces your name and the current 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! Doldrums 07:50, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
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xp/balmer article tagged
hi, i've added several tags to the story u just posted as much of the article does not meet the wikinews guidelines and polices (which u can find links to, above). particularly egregious is the "balmer dead?" in the headline. once the article is fixed and is in conformity with wikinews standards, the tags can be removed and the article published. if u need any assistance/clarification, u can contact me or any other wikinewsie by leaving a message on thier talk page. cheers, Doldrums 07:50, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

PS. appreciate ur efforts to contribute to wikinews. Doldrums 08:16, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Hello! Instead of deleting your article, I've decided to move it to your user space instead — see User:Redmondian/Vista Delayed, Ballmer Dead?. Editorials are fine if they're subpages of your user page, but Wikinews prefers the main articles to be unbiased news reports and not editorials. Thank you for your interest in Wikinews! — THIS IS M ESSED [[Image:R with umlaut.png]] OCKER (TALK) 16:16, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

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User talk:Redmondian/Vista Delayed, Ballmer Dead?

problems with the article: Doldrums 07:53, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
 * 1) misleading title
 * 2) unsourced opinion:
 * 3) no focus on a single news event:
 * No need to worry about opinions and such, since this is now a userfied editorial. — THIS IS M ESSED [[Image:R with umlaut.png]] OCKER (TALK) 16:20, 1 July 2006 (UTC)


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Talk:Australian PM should convert to Islam: Bashir

has or have?
"the Islamic militants involved in the 2002 Bali Bombing has taken the wrong path," Shouldn´t it be "have taken ..."? 84.176.3.95 07:55, 15 June 2006 (UTC)


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Australian government to censor 3G mobile content

June 15, 2006 Helen Coonan, Australia's communications minister announced on Wednesday that the Howard government planned on introducing legislation into parliament restricting access to inappropriate or harmful material on so-called "emerging content services". The government considers 3G mobile communications and subscription-based Internet portals to be emerging content services.

Senator Coonan said in a statement that the government was supportive of new technology, but felt that the technology requires safeguards to ensure that children are not exposed to inappropriate content.

“The Government supports the development of innovative new communications services which provide access to the Internet, email, games, instant messaging, chat rooms, video clips and television programs,” she said.

“However, these new content services may also potentially carry offensive or harmful content and we need to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect children from exposure to content that might be harmful.”

Senator Coonan said the government intends to prohibit material rated X18+ and restrict access to other services based upon the subscriber's age and content classification. Speaking of the proposed legislation, the minister said “It will extend the current safeguards that apply to content delivered over the Internet or television to be applied to content delivered over convergent devices,"

“This will include prohibition of content rated X18+ and above, requirements for consumer advice and age-restricting access to content suited only to adults.”

The announcement comes as the government released a report into the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework and how it applies to new delivery methods.

The report, received by the government in April, found that the differences between television, print, radio and Internet media would be blurred by devices such as 3G mobile phones and wireless Internet access. It suggested that the government regulate based on the amount of control service providers have over content instead of via the method used to access it.

It also found that much of the content available via emerging content services was based upon that of other mediums, where censorship already takes place.

The report did however express concern about mobile chat services, claiming they could be used by pedophiles to target children. The report found it would be more difficult for parents to supervise their children's mobile chat behaviour as they would have access to the service from anywhere. The report said this could be countered by the fact that mobile users are easier to identify than users on the Internet, making pedophiles less likely to use the service.

The report also suggested that Internet access via mobile telephones be limited to customers over the age of 18, unless minors have permission from their parent or guardian. Under current Australian law, a minor is unable to sign up for an account with an Internet service provider, but is able to access WAP based Internet services without restriction.


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"Living fossil" found in Laos

June 15, 2006 A retired biologist from Florida State University has captured photos of a rodent in Laos which scientists thought was extinct for 11 million years. Science education professor emeritus, David Redfield and bird watcher, Uthai Treesucon, were able to catch the rodent, but only after failing to do so four times. They returned it to the wild after they took photos and a video of the rodent.

"We went to Laos specifically to find this animal. We were extremely fortunate in so many ways to be able to do this. We photographed it with stills and a movie camera. Then we took it back to its habitat and released it. It's easily one of the most gratifying experiences of my life, and I hope these pictures will help in some way to prevent the loss of this marvellous animal," said Redfield.

The rodent, whose scientific name is Laonastes aenigmamus, is called Laotian rock rat and known to local villagers as 'kha-nyou'. It belongs to the family Diatomyidae. It was photographed in Laos near the village of Doy, in May 2006. The rodent resembles a tree shrew or a squirrel. It walks like a duck and has angled feet that allow it to climb trees. These are the first live photos of the rodent to be taken, but last year, researchers found bodies of the dead animal being sold at local meat markets. The rodent has since been named as a new species.

"These images are extremely important scientifically, showing as they do an animal (with) such markedly distinctive anatomical and functional attributes. This is a truly exciting discovery," said Mary Dawson, the curator at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, who confirmed the findings.

The rodent was able to be officially named after researchers compared bones from fossils of the rodent found in Asia, to bones of a recently found Laotian rock rat. Last summer, a fossil of the same rodent was found in China.

"Dr Redfield's sighting of the living animal is the first to be recorded scientifically. These are the first photographic images of the recently discovered 'living fossil' Laonastes aenigmamus," said Dawson.

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Talk:Australian government to censor 3G mobile content

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Written entirely from the ministers press release and the report into the current relulatory framework's use with "emerging content services" - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 11:23, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

If only our government could regulate petrol excise, maybe people could afford new 3G handsets.
 * Thats an interesting point, especially given the Fuel Tax Amendment Bill 2005 which is currently in the process of being implemented. Under it LPG and Ethanol have their excise rates lifted and the excise on foreign Ethanol dropped - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 01:25, 16 June 2006 (UTC)