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US Senate committee investigates credit card practices

December 5, 2007 On Tuesday, the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing titled "Credit Card Practices: Unfair Interest Rate Increases." The hearing examined the circumstances under which credit card issuers may increase the interest rates of cardholders who are in compliance with the terms of their credit cards. It was a follow-up to a March 2007 hearing.

Subcommittee Chairman Carl Levin said in his opening statement: "Today's focus is on credit card issuers who hike the interest rates of cardholders who play by the rules — meaning those folks who pay on time, pay at least the minimum amount due, and wake up one day to find their interest rate has gone through the roof — again, not because they paid late or exceeded the credit limit, but because their credit card issuer decided they should be 'repriced'."

Present to testify on behalf of credit card issuers were Roger C. Hochschild of Discover Financial Services, Bruce L. Hammonds of Bank of America Corporation, and Ryan Schneider of Capital One Financial Corporation.

Much of the 90 minute hearing focused on specific cases where interest rates were raised, allegedly because credit scores of the debtor dropped, and not because they were delinquent or otherwise behind on payments. According to Levin, this practice made it so that almost all payments went towards finance charges with almost none toward repaying the principal. This, he felt, is an unfair practice, as the credit card companies were negligent in informing their customers of the rate hikes and the reason for such hikes.

The collective credit card debt of Americans totals an estimated US$900 billion. Issuers have come under pressure to disclose their policies in regards to setting fees and interest rates. The US Truth in Lending Act requires that terms of a loan be set forth up front. Fluctuating interest rates on credit cards would, on the surface, appear to violate this act.

Roger C. Hochschild disagreed, arguing that "every card transaction is a new extension of credit ... This makes it difficult — and risky — to underwrite, and price, the loan based solely on the borrower's credit-worthiness at the time of application [for the card]."

Ryan Schneider, agreed: "The ability to modify the terms of a credit card agreement to accommodate changes over time to the economy or the credit-worthiness of consumers must be preserved."

"Attempts to interfere with the market here ... will inevitably result in less credit being offered," warned Bruce Hammonds. "Risk-based pricing has democratized access to credit," he added.

All three credit card executives also mentioned an ongoing Federal Reserve System review of credit card rules that already proposes a 45-day notification ahead of any rate changes.

Committee members criticized the industry for varying practices. Included in the criticism was the practice of mailing checks to card-holders, failing to notify applicants that obtaining additional cards could lower their credit score and raise their rates, and "ambushing" card-holders with raised rates.

Ranking minority member of the subcommittee, Norm Coleman said, "families find themselves ensnared in a seemingly inescapable web of credit card debt. They particularly report being saddled with interest rates that skyrocketed on them seemingly out of the blue."


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Comments:"Teddy bear teacher" returns to England

I just can't help but place myself in her position. I'm American, I go abroad to teach in Sudan for experience, and generally, children aren't that wrong in basic moral beliefs. So, the kids want to name the teddy bear Muhammed, as a gesture of goodwill no less. And then, this simple act threatens to put me into prison?! I just....even if you factor in the religious beliefs, I can't fathom how this is that wrong. Fephisto 22:45, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

childrens are gods greatest gift....
well as far as i know... childrens are considered as god's greatest gift,,so whats wrong if a child treats his TEDDY BEAR as say "krishna" or "ganesha"or "mohammad".. wats wrong in letting a child letting cal god as his greatest companion-- his teddy bear? i understand every religion has customs ,or say enormous respect..still this slight line of difference between respect and dishonour.. common lets get out of this orthodox world and let these small children relate with there religion and culture!!!!!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.94.231.35 (talk) 13:31, 12 December 2007 (UTC)


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US military confirms authenticity of Standard Operating Procedures for Guantanamo Bay

December 5, 2007

In an exclusive report, the United States military has confirmed to Wikinews, in an e-mail, the authenticity of the 2004 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Camp Delta at the U.S. Naval base in Guantánamo Bay, which was leaked by Wikileaks on December 3, and first reported on by Wikinews.

"The document appears to be a valid 2004 Camp Delta SOP," said Rick Haupt, Commander, United States Navy Director of Public Affairs, Joint Task Force (JTF), Guantanamo Bay.

"While the document is 'Unclassified,' it is designated 'For Official Use Only' and for many reasons (to include the safety and security of U.S. service members) was not intended for mass distribution," added Haupt.

The recent leak of the 2004 SOP states that some detainees may be punished for violating the rules of the camp. Despite recent claims of torture and extreme interrogation measures, Haupt states that all detainees are treated humanely and that most are providing information on terrorist activities.

"JTF Guantanamo policy is clear - we treat all detainees humanely. The JTF operates safe, humane and professional detention operations for unlawful enemy combatants. These enemy combatants are dangerous men and are providing valuable information in preventing further terrorist attacks around the world," said Haupt.

Haupt also goes on to say that the manual changes when warranted, and that the changes in the SOP from 2003 are significant.

"It is important to understand that SOPs by definition, undergo periodic review and change as situations warrant. Detention operations at JTF-Guantanamo have evolved significantly since 2004, prompting many SOP changes. Additionally, there have been three changes in Command leadership since 2004; Maj. Gen. Hood, Rear Adm. Harris, and Rear Adm. Buzby," said Haupt.

Haupt declined to discuss the content or the changes of the SOP to Wikinews for reasons of security.

"As a general rule, for reasons of personnel safety and operational security, the U.S. military will not publicly discuss the specific contents of SOP's," added Haupt.


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Parts of Newfoundland still without power following weekend storms

December 4, 2007 Parts of the northeastern coast of Newfoundland, Canada, in particular the Bonavista Peninsula, were hit hard following a Sunday evening storm. Power went out in St. John's Sunday night, but was promptly restored. By Tuesday, around 7500 customers were without electricity on the Bonavista Peninsula alone. However a spokeswoman with Newfoundland Power Corporation said Tuesday that power had been restored faster than expected in parts of the peninsula.


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About Loran
I'm the same Chocolatier as on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Commons.

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User talk:71.190.205.22

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Talk:US military confirms authenticity of Standard Operating Procedures for Guantanamo Bay

I would like to stress what the content of the second email I got from Camp Delta was.

It was emphasised to me that from whatever (unspecified) amount of analysis they carried out they could only say that the document '"appears" to be authentic'. This is ridiculously long for an email that was a matter of a few lines followed by a standard response. --Brian McNeil / talk 00:24, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

OR Notes
this was published without OR notes, why? --SVTCobra 00:38, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

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OOps...sorry forgot...this is basically the response from US SOCOM at gitmo on the document in an e-mail. I am sure I can forward it to anyone who wants to see it. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 00:55, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
 * for this to be complete notes, I ask that you reproduce the e-mail here in the notes, in some kind of block quote format. I don't care if you edit out Haupt's e-mail address (so he doesn't get mail-bombed), but this article is entirely based on this one e-mail. The body of this e-mail should be in the notes. --SVTCobra 01:03, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

E-mail
Below is the e-mail confirming authentication:

"The document appears to be a valid 2004 Camp Delta SOP.

While the document is "Unclassified," it is designated "For Official Use Only" and for many reasons (to include the safety and security of U.S. service members) was not intended for mass distribution.'

It is important to understand that SOPs by definition, undergo periodic review and change as situations warrant. Detention operations at JTF-Guantanamo have evolved significantly since 2004, prompting many SOP changes.

Additionally, there have been three changes in Command leadership since 2004; Maj. Gen. Hood, Rear Adm. Harris, and Rear Adm. Buzby.

As a general rule, for reasons of personnel safety and operational security, the U.S. military will not publicly discuss the specific contents of SOP's.

JTF Guantanamo policy is clear - we treat all detainees humanely. The JTF operates safe, humane and professional detention operations for unlawful enemy combatants. These enemy combatants are dangerous men and are providing valuable information in preventing further terrorist attacks around the world.

Please see our website, www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil, for more information on our mission and people. Thanks!

Regards,

Rick Haupt Commander, U.S. Navy Director of Public Affairs, Joint Task Force Guantanamo"

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Hello, the article you posted appears to violate the copyright of this article. --SVTCobra 00:28, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

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Talk:US Senate committee investigates credit card practices

Technical note
The C-SPAN video link is in a RTSP protocol that does not interact with the template. I am not sure of how else to present this video source. --SVTCobra 02:09, 5 December 2007 (UTC)


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Comments:Developing nations bring technology transfer on agenda against resistance of Canada, Japan and US

Holy shit, this is poorly written! I don't understand what this is about!
 * Hmm, I had feared that problem... Thanks for trying and giving the feedback anyway :). Sean Heron 04:37, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

Umm...... WTF? I gather that this article has something to do with the UN, the World Climate Change Conference, 'technology transfer' and that there are two groups with opposing views on the subject, but aside from that, I have no idea what I just read. This is written HORRIBLY Wrc wolfbrother —Preceding comment was added at 18:17, 5 December 2007 (UTC)


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User talk:Toolazy21

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Comments:Taiwanese consumer laptop market faces change following ASUStek winning sustainability award

Isn't this pretty much a PR pitch? I don't see why this is newsworthy. Who says the market necessarily changes just because someone won an award? It's a little rediculous. NamfFohyr 04:35, 5 December 2007 (UTC)


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Study finds burning your food could cause some cancers

December 5, 2007 Dutch scientists have said in a study that burning your food may lead to certain types of cancer, particularly in women. Scientists also say that more research is needed to make a definite determination and that there are other factors that could be to blame.

"This new study supports our current advice, which already assumes that acrylamide has the potential to be a human carcinogen. Since acrylamide forms naturally in a wide variety of cooked foods, it is not possible to have a healthy, balanced diet that avoids it," said a Food Standards Agency spokesperson.

According to the study, acrylamides, a chemical produced when cooking foods high in carbohydrates over 120 degrees Celsius (248 degrees Fahrenheit) in the frying, toasting and grilling processes, is a likely cause of some womb and ovarian cancers. Although it was found in 2002 that the chemical may be a cause of some cancers, the new study shows, for the first time, a link between the chemical in a human diet being a cause. To date, there is no evidence to suggest the chemical may cause breast cancer.

Scientists followed and monitored 120,000 people over an 11-year-period, of whom 62,000 were women. Of the women, 300 ended up contracting ovarian cancer with 327 contracting womb cancer.

The study concluded that more than 40 micrograms of the chemical, or one bag of potato chips per day, is twice as likely to cause cancer in women.

"General advice, resulting from this project, is to avoid overcooking when baking, frying or toasting carbohydrate-rich foods," said a spokesman for the European Union.


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Comments:Former 'Top Model' contestant Whitney Cunningham defends plus size models, celebrates the "regular woman"

good
It was very interesting, more interesting than the other ones I have read. Good job. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.85.132.54 (talk) 03:36, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Ummmm - you have the wrong model posted in the picture for this article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.130.128.214 (talk) 06:46, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I believe Whitney would know, she took the picture and sent it to me. TheCustomOfLife (talk) 07:33, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

editprotectedis that picture supposed to be Whitney Cunningham? Because it's not. I'm hoping that's the writer. Incase that was just a big mistake...Whitney Cunningham is white. –67.249.100.247 (talk) 19:03, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

 * She's black.--69.180.120.13 (talk) 19:18, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
 * The image checks out on Commons, so ❌. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:07, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

Comments from feedback form - "Whitney's fierce!"
Whitney's fierce! —124.211.110.239 (talk) 09:07, 26 June 2010 (UTC)


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User:Brian McNeil/Wikinews questions Senior Counterterrorism Counsel of HRW on Camp Delta and more

QUESTIONS SENT DO NOT ADD ANYMORE

December 7, 2007 In Wikinews' investigation and analysis of the leaked 2004 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) from Guantanamo Bay's Camp Delta a number of organisations were contacted. USSOUTHCOM forwarded our query onto the PR officer at Camp Delta itself, and as quick a response as could be expected was forthcoming. They graciously stated that the manual from Wikileaks certainly "appeared" to be the genuine article, but in response to our list of questions we got a somewhat anticipated PR response explaining that for the security of their operations and personnel they couldn't go into details, and the current procedures were significantly different from those in place in 2004.

Former chaplain at Camp Delta, James Yee, responded a few days after receiving a copy of the 2004 manual, his email commented on the changes to the parts of the 2003 manual he wrote, "The newer version certainly restricts the role of the chaplain and chaplain's access to detainees.  This would certainly leave open the door to continued violations of religious freedom and becomes an obstacle for the chaplain whose duty is to protect religious rights." James reminded us, "there is no Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo today".

Human Rights Watch (HRW) responded shortly after the Washington Post published their take on the leak, and we were passed contact details for their Senior Counterterrorism Counsel, Jennifer Daskal. A very rapid response was forthcoming when we forwarded on a copy of our "confirmation" email from Camp Delta. Jennifer graciously agreed to answer some questions for Wikinews, and we set out to find out a little more about their take on the latest leak, and the issue more press have their eye on - fighting for the detainees' rights before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Below are a few questions we put to Jennifer by email.

Questions
'''Before we dive into the thick of it, can we get you to give a brief introduction of yourself. Your contact details were forwarded in reaction to a query to HRW's press address, so a little background on how long you've been involved and what first got you interested would be nice. Might go in your Wikipedia bio too.'''

Jennifer Dascal: <response>

The 2003/2004 SOP leaks
'''The leak last month of the 2003 SOP got a lot of media attention. This latest leak, the 2004 SOP, was on page 19 of the Washington Post with nobody else doing anything significant on it to date. Do you have any thoughts on why this might be?'''

JD:

Do you think it is the right way for the press to be handling this, or do you think they should stick at it until the current manual is made public?

JD:

'''We emailed the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to ask them about this, other journalism organisations may know what the situation with them is - but we don't. Is it a waste of time to ask them for comments on things like that? Do they get documents like the SOP that puts them in a position where they really can't say anything to the press (or pretty much anyone else for that matter)?'''

'''What do you think of the restriction allowed by the manual with regards to visits by the ICRC and to the passing of mail ("AT NO TIME should ICRC reps pass any mail")? This was present in both the 2003 and 2004 SOP manuals'''

JD:

'According to the analysis carried out by the habeas corpus lawyers in touch with Wikileaks'' there are explicit changes to prevent use of haircuts as a form of punishment. Yet, as the lawyers point out, "barbers are still present during searches", and those put in solitary confinement may face haircuts and shaving. How would Human Rights Watch characterise or describe this?'''

JD:

'There is a typographical error in the 2004 SOP - "Personnel working at Camp Delta act in a manner that is disrespectful to any religion or religious practice''". We highlight this in case you overlooked it (Section 16-2). Any comment?'''

JD:

'''Do you believe that it is dangerous to leak, or support the leak of, military documents such as standard operating procedures? '''

JD:

Comments on the various analyses of the changes
As you read through the differences between the 2003 and 2004 SOP one of the first big additions to hit you is the eight rules and the closing warning, "Your decision whether or not to be truthful and comply will directly affect your quality of life while in this camp." Would you expect a wording similar to that in a civilian prison?

JD:

'''Does the use of "guards" (a global replacement for use of MPs between the 2003 and 2004 manuals) suggest anything as concerning as the use of contract staff in the position, or do the unreplaced mentions of soldiers and troops make you inclined to believe the wording change is to make Camp Delta appear more like a "normal" prison?

JD:

What do you think about the fact that guards no longer have to carry the "US SOUTHCOM Human Rights Standing Orders" card on them at all times?

JD:

Due and fair process for detainees
What is your interpretation of the constitution such that you conclude the detainees are entitled to habeas corpus?

JD:

Jim Malone of the Voice of America made the observation "Waxman appeared to have little success in convincing some of the high court's more conservative justices that the Guantanamo detainees have a constitutional right to challenge their detentions in court.", do you agree with this opinion?

JD:

The BBC's report on Wednesday's proceedings states, "... Solicitor General Paul Clement said the prisoners at Guantanamo have more rights to contest their detention than foreigners held by the US outside its territory have had in the past.", is this (to paraphrase) "hey, we're not as bad as we used to be" defense something the court should even be taking seriously?

JD:

'''Would you agree with the way Wikipedia has dealt with the term 'concentration camp'? They have redirected the entry to Internment. If so, would you use the phrase to describe facilities at Guantanamo Bay?'''

JD:

'''Do you think the constitution's framers considered circumstances where something like Guantanamo could occur? Do you believe if the lawyers amongst them were on the Supreme Court they would be in favour of the detainees having habeas corpus rights? What about Chief Justice John Marshall, for or against?'''

JD:

Other work of HRW and misc. questions
In how many countries are you a registered organisation with offices?

JD:

'''Your title uses "counterterrorism", what do you do about terrorists and human rights violations they commit?

JD:

'''What sort of "counterterrorism" expertise do you have, if any, that would qualify you for your position? Have you served in the military or law enforcement?

JD:

Do you get a lot of people wanting to intern with you or get a position when fresh out of law school?

JD:

'''Human Rights Watch condemned anti-homosexual torture by the Egyptian government in a 2004 report. Have things improved in Egypt for gay people? The Wikimedia Foundation selected Alexandria, Egypt for the 2008 Wikimania Conference; what is your view of Egypt's selection for a conference dedicated to open and free culture?

JD(''or answer from more qualified HRW staff member - named):

'''What's your - purely personal - take on projects like Wikipedia and Wikinews? Do you think their existence helps HRW's goals in any tangible way?'''

JD:

'''What makes HRW think that humans have any rights in the first place?

JD:

'''The About HRW page says HRW fights to make governments and those with power respect international law. However, the Global Issues page has a long list of rights, many of which are not covered by international law. How were these additional rights determined by HRW?

JD:

We'd like to thank you for taking the time to discuss these items with us and close with a final question; is there anything we didn't ask that you really think we should have asked?

JD:


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Taiwanese coalitions argue over ex-President's monument

December 5, 2007

The central government of Taiwan's attempts to remove symbols referring to Chiang Kai-shek from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, have led to a major debate between the Pan-Green and Pan-Blue coalitions and the public. The Ministry of Education wants to remove the title from the "Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness" along the Hall. Chiang Kai-shek of the Kuomintang (part of the pan-Blue coalition) was the leader of the national government from 1928 to 1975, and the Hall was built as a Memorial after his death.

Officials from Taipei City Government and Pan-Blues firmly opposed the plan, but relatives and survivors from the 228 Incident (a Taiwanese uprise that started on February 28, 1947 that was violently suppressed by the Kuomintang government under Chiang Kai-Shek) and Pan-Greens are in favor.

In fact, members from "League of Redress White-terror in 1950's" claimed in a press conference: "The slaughterer [referring to Chiang Kai-shek and relatives] should admit and apologize for his faults so that we can consider on forgiveness," and stressed: "DAMN IT! Why is the public still supporting the slaughterer and autocrat? How can an autocrat's virtues be eulogized? The public in other countries can trace on the truth from history and jury for the slaughterer, why can't it be so in Taiwan?"

The debate has become a topic in the 2008 Taiwanese Presidential elections. Kuomintang Candidate Ying-jeou Ma said: "If I win this election, I'll put the title back!" After the current President of the Republic of China Shui-bian Chen heard those words, he replied: "Did he mean on Lian-ying Li's?" But the Vice President Annette Lu said: "Depend on what Frank (Hsieh) will say."


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User talk:GARVEY"S SERVANT

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2007 Taipei IT Month: Gaming industry battle from high-definition AV market to recreation and sports

December 6, 2007

As the 2007 Taipei IT Month went to the 6th day yesterday, different & multiple marketing battles took place in it. In fact, not only laptop and desktop computers, but also the gaming industry. They battled from high-definition AV-medias to applications on recreation and sports not only in Taiwan but evidently in Japan while some new gaming platforms launched recently.

High-definition market prepares for newly-launched games and platforms
Recently, partners from Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 launched and announced several games for different gamers. But following to the upgrades, on some gaming platforms and FPD manufacturers promoted their products on Full HD and HDMI features, gaming developers should change plans to upgrade their tools to fulfill requirements on upgraded platforms.

Not only for entertainment, but also for recreation and sports
As Wii became another hot topic besides on Xbox 360 & PS3 and was focused by some consumers after Nintendo launched Wii started from Wii Sports, "XaviXPORT", a sports gaming platform imported to Taiwan on October and spoken by movie star Jackie Chan, became a strong contingent for Wii. According to Heng Leong Hang Co., Ltd., a sales manager was interviewed by Rico Shen who said: "Currently, companies from gaming industry often considered on sense of AV-medias, this firmly brought profits for platform companies. However, health condition for several modern people may go bad to worse if they don't realize the importance and concepts on healthy. For example, some gaming companies with small-business scale in Japan had considered an important factor with 'enjoyment and healthiness', that's why some similar platforms battled in the recreation and sports industry. The best practice is a battle recently between Wii Sports & XaviXPORT."

Summary
It can't be ignored that the gaming market brought opportunities for developers. But currently in the presence, a multiple battle from the gaming industry competed not only "what a consumer will buy" but also in the FPD markets and recreation & sports industries.


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User talk:Amsel~enwikinews

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User:Amsel~enwikinews

Hello guys ... I am Amsel from the german Wikinews-Project. Just want to have an account here in order to add comments and language links. Cheers --Amsel 14:55, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

In case you want to leave a message - do it here - thanks!

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American poker player Chip Reese dies at age 56

December 5, 2007 David Edward "Chip" Reese, an American professional poker player, died on December 4, 2007, at the age of 56. Reese died in his sleep at his Las Vegas, Nevada home from the effects of pneumonia.

Reese is generally considered a legend in the world of poker. In 1991, he became the youngest living player to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. His last major win came at the 2006 World Series of Poker, where he won US$1,784,640 in the HORSE event.

"Chip Reese was probably the most successful poker player in history," said Mike Sexton. "Chip has always been admired by players for his success, his demeanor at the table."

"I knew him for 35 years, I never saw him get mad or raise his voice," Doyle Brunson said. "He had the most even disposition of anyone I've ever met. He's certainly the best poker player that ever lived."

His career spanned multiple decades and Reese made the majority of his money when poker gained publicity through national television exposure starting around the turn of the century. Though he never won the "Main Event" in Texas hold'em at the World Series of Poker, Reese was very successful.

"He was a family man like no one else in poker," said fellow poker professional Barry Greenstein. "No matter what the situation was, if his kids had something going on — a baseball game, a recital, whatever — he would quit to go to it."

"Probably a lot of us were jealous of him that he was able to do that — that he had done well enough in poker, that he could always take time off of poker to be involved with his kids," Greenstein added.

Reese earned a degree from Dartmouth College and was accepted to law school at Stanford University, but he was drawn by the lure of big winnings and chose instead to earn his living at the poker table. He once told a reporter that law "doesn't have the same monetary incentive as poker."


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david beckham

i love hayden soooooo much he iz sooo buff


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User talk:Brian McNeil/Wikinews questions Senior Counterterrorism Counsel of HRW on Camp Delta and more

I've added a cop-out on this for JD on the Egypt question. As her area of expertise is counterterrorism it may be more appropriate to let her pass that question on to someone else. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:25, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

Visual appearance
I've asked if there is a photo we can use, failing that - or in addition, I'll add the HRW logo. However the questioning looks a little dull. For ones like this how's about a "Wikinews" graphic? Markie has suggested our logo, but I think a couple of graphics, one to emphasise it is a group effort where Wikinews is written in full, and a slightly stylised one which is either a W or WN. These would precede the questions. Thoughts? --Brian McNeil / talk 17:45, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Graphic: That looks cool. And looks much nicer then our other small logos for this sort of thing([[image:Wikinews.gif]], favicon, [[image:Wikinews-logo.png|23px]]). Other thoughts on this: is having the letter be light blue good readability, and W vs WN as initials?
 * Now the responses look a little plain, so i made WNI response (for example ). Thats just a rough draft, still needs to be checked for working in all browsers/resolutions, and the colour needs to be matched (right now its a dark aqua colour). Whats do you think about styling the response initials like that, or should we just do wikinews so it stands out? Bawolff ☺☻ 00:16, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I think putting responses next to a wikinews logo would be confusing. But perhaps in a different color? --SVTCobra 00:28, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

 * Can't we use stuff from their website? According to their permissions they are by-nc-nd-3.0. So while we can't upload to Commons we can certainly use the images here. Here's their photo gallery. --SVTCobra 18:22, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Just bear in mind, we can only use there images if they fall under fair use. we can no longer just generally use non-commercial images (due to foundation policy). Bawolff ☺☻ 00:16, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, I agree, I am not suggesting using the images for anything except for this interview, and then it should still be only one or two that are germane to the topic of this interview. I would also caution that many of the images in their gallery are from newswires, and those cannot be used. --SVTCobra 00:24, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

 * If we are using any graphical bit for the responses it can't be the same colour as the WN logo, and I don't think it should use the waves. perhaps [ [ initials ] ] ? --Brian McNeil / talk 08:36, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Hmm, we could use french style quotes «Initials» Bawolff ☺☻ 01:35, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

HRW
As stated in the article, HRW press responded and forwarded contact details for Jennifer, CCing her on the mail. Further to that I used the contact address to send on the conformation of SOP authenticity to her when received from Camp Delta. This prompted a rapid response, and offer to answer questions. I sincerely hope we've not abused that offer with the number asked, but I have pointed out our and HRW licenses are compatible and they can republish the final article. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:55, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

James Yee
James Yee was forwarded a copy of the 2004 SOP on request, I thought we'd lost him until we got the email back that has been used to write the second paragraph. All accredited reporters should have seen this and be able to vouch for accuracy. Some minor grammatical aspects of the quote were corrected per James' request and he was forwarded a copy of the paragraph where mentioned. His response was "Good". --Brian McNeil / talk 09:55, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Status
What is the status of this interview? Should we send a polite reminder when we hit one month from when the questions where sent (assuming they haven't responded)? --SVTCobra 23:46, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Dead, questions are now dated. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:21, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Should it be put up for deletion then? --SVTCobra 00:57, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


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BC design club president comments on Olympic mascots; sales brisk

December 5, 2007

Wikinews recently spoke with Mark Busse, president of the BC Chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, to find out what his organization's views are of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi.

Many people love them. Obviously some don't. Kids seem to adore them. But as a professional designer, I am trying to keep an open mind and try to consider the big picture and audience before judging them too quickly.

The mascot design was a very difficult problem for the VANOC 2010 planning committee — and a very important project with lots at stake. Unlike during the original logo competition, VANOC chose to not engage in an open, speculative contest, but rather came to the Society of Graphic Designers for assistance and guidance, followed our recommendations and engaged in a thorough, thoughtful, fair and comprehensive design competition and process. They had our full cooperation and support and we encouraged all GDC members to participate.

I would have likely designed something different, although I had suggested using BC mythology, such as a Sasquatch, to capture the imagination of a predominantly young international audience. But I think the result of VANOC's careful design process is a solution that captured BC's spirit, culture, attitude, geography, wildlife, athleticism — even mythology — in a clever and friendly way. Quatchi, Miga and Sumi are respectful of BC aboriginal heritage without alienating all Canadians.

While the products at HBC stores of the mascots have been flying off the shelves, many have bashed the designs for having "too much" of a Japanese influence. As of 2001, 1.5% of Vancouverites were Japanese heritage, and 29.9% were of Chinese descent. Vancouver's Chinatown is one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America, and Japan has had diplomatic relations with the city since 1930.

This is the first time the Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been unveiled at the same time.

Busse is also a partner and the design director at Industrial Brand Creative, a design firm in the province. He is co-chair of Graphex '08, a design exhibition at the Emily Carr Institute, which "showcases the best cultural, social and business communications in Canada."


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Bayern defender Ismael set to join Hanover

December 5, 2007

Bayern Munich defender Valerien Ismael will be leaving Bayern Munich when the transfer window opens on January 1, 2008.

He is set to sign a contract with Hanover that will see him playing at AWD Arena until June 2010.

Ismael has seen only 1 game since breaking his leg last season. Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has been playing Lucio and Martin Demichelis as his top pairing Central Defenders with Daniel Van Buyten as his top reserve defender.


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Comments:Study finds burning your food could cause some cancers

The study concluded that more than 40 micrograms of the chemical, or one bag of potato chips per day, is twice as likely to cause cancer in women. Twice as likely as what? Being impregnated by Santa Claus? Why all these dramatic surveys and "shocking findings?" Living kills you, and your choices in life do indeed influence how long that life might be. I'm sure most people know that you can live a good while on a diet of rice, lightly boiled vegetables, meat, and fish. But good grief! how dull is that. Sometimes you just want to eat those crispy bits at the bottom of a bag of french fries. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:48, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
 * this is different to fat its actually burning it! But i agree. going out gives you cancer, staying in gives you scurvy, crt monitors give you cancer, keyboards give you rsi, not using a computer gives you an increased chance of getting socially embarrassed which as we all know causes increased blood pressure, which makes your head asplode!--82.45.210.78 22:15, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Not new
my chemistry teacher told me this years ago when i was at school.--82.45.210.78 22:02, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I recall hearing something about this a while back... but I'm still eating my burnt steak. PurplePerson —Preceding comment was added at 00:24, 22 December 2007 (UTC)

One day
One day, Raw food Vegans will rule the post-apocalyptic world. Greenknight 17:51, 10 January 2008 (UTC)


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Opening positions spark debate at Global Climate Change Conference

December 5, 2007 At the U.N. on Global Climate change in, the early talk has focused on whether some of the major  will commit to cutting  emissions in the coming years. European states are pushing for steep reductions in emissions, but environmentalists accuse some others of dragging their feet.

The European Union's climate chief,, says his organization wants greenhouse emissions cut by half by the middle of the century.

"We would like to see global average temperatures rise no more than an average of two degrees compared to pre-industrial levels," Metzger said. "And that would require that global emissions go down by at least 50 percent of the 1990 emissions by the year 2050."

Greenhouse emissions are thought to be causing global warming. Metzger downplayed differences between the EU and other countries on reduction targets, saying he believes the response to the 50 percent proposal has been increasingly positive. He noted that Japan, Canada and some members of the U.S. congress have expressed support for the idea.

Those same countries, however, have been targeted by environmental groups, who say they have failed in their initial statements here to come out strongly enough for significant cuts. {{w|Hans Verolme]] of the group {{w|World Wide Fund for Nature|WWF}} says Japan is being criticized for not including binding targets in its proposal for emission control discussions.

"That in our view would be quite disastrous. It would delay action and it would in fact lead to dangerous climate change," Verolme said. Japan says its proposal is merely an attempt to get the conversation started, and U.N. climate change chief {{w|Yvo de Boer}} has also sought to downplay any differences. De Boer repeatedly points out that the Bali conference is not meant to produce a new climate-change treaty to replace the {{w|Kyoto Protocol}}. That 1997 agreement is set to expire in 2012.

"This meeting in Bali will not finalize a post-2012 climate change deal, that's much too complicated to do in 10 days, but what it can do is put in place a two-year process to work towards such a deal," De Boer said.

Even the two-degree temperature rise that the European Union talks about is predicted to have serious effects on humans and the environment. The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has predicted such a rise would increase the frequency of damaging storms, and make 30 percent of the world's species more vulnerable to extinction.

Thousands of delegates from more than 180 countries are meeting in Bali, which is due to run through December 14.

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"Dead" canoeist arrested after being missing for over 5 years

December 5, 2007

John Darwin, a canoeist who has been missing for over five years after disappearing while canoeing in 2002, has been arrested by Hampshire Police after walking into a police station in London, England. He is to be charged with fraud in connection with his disappearance in 2002. It is believed that he has been charged with fraud after a photo of Mr Darwin was released in a tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mirror, apparently showing him in Panama with his wife last year. His wife, who recently moved to Central America denies these claims saying that she had claimed the life insurance money and moved as she thought he would never return.

Detective Superintendent Hutchinson, the officer in charge of the case, said that "He was in apparent good health, tanned, well nourished and dressed," when he walked into the West End Central Police station in London four days ago. He also said that the disappearance of Mr Darwin "raised a lot of questions."

A public appeal for information about this incident was launched and it was made clear that the police believe that someone knows what happened to Mr Darwin. Also the police have confirmed that they had recently re-opened the investigation into Mr Darwin's disappearance due to "new evidence" being received.

Mrs Darwin has said that she may struggle to repay the £300,000 she claimed on the life insurance as she has started to spend some of the money.


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Sorry, I have to put the editing template. I will remove it as soon as possible. Thanks. --Anonymous101 19:16, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

 * Thanks for waiting - you are now free to edit it :) --Anonymous101 19:39, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

By the way, I think it could benefit with an image and a basic clean up before publication. Sorry --Anonymous101 20:11, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

 * The title should probably be changed to something a little more descriptive. Jcart1534 20:15, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

 * Ok --Anonymous101 20:19, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

Category
Hi Wikinews admins - please could you add this article to Category:Hampshire by placing at the bottom. Thanks, Waggers (talk) 14:55, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅ --SVTCobra 23:40, 9 October 2008 (UTC)


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User talk:MckenzieBooks

For more information, contact:   Jim M. Smith, President/Owner McKenzie Books Inc.

Date:                                                         Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 Release Date:                                   The week of Nov. 19, 2007

McKenzie Books Sponsors Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Recycling Efforts

Beaverton Boy Scout Troop 728, with the monetary sponsorship of McKenzie Books, will be promoting its Christmas tree recycling project this weekend. With over 10,000 flyers in hands, Boy Scout troop members will be canvassing Sunset Corridor neighborhoods Saturday, Nov. 24 letting residents know how they can recycle their trees after the holidays. Residents will also receive information and a coupon for McKenzie Books and its partner book purchasing company Cash4Books.net.

McKenzie Books, is a Beaverton-based online bookstore with a large selection of quality used books. Although the bookstore’s inventory is online and serves customers worldwide, McKenzie Books also invites area customers to either order online and pick up at the business address, or actually visit and use a lobby computer kiosk to search the book inventory. The business is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 15370 S.W. Millikan Way in Beaverton, near the Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

Troop 728 will be recycling trees the two weekends following Christmas and information on the event can be found on the troop’s website www.troop728.com.

For more information on McKenzie Books visit its website www.McKenzieBooks.com or call 503-488-5439.

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GOES-12 weather satellite fails during adjustment

December 5, 2007 The weather satellite GOES-12, which provides most of the weather pictures for the United States, became unusable on Tuesday, December 4. The satellite is positioned in geostationary orbit over the Amazon. A normal station-keeping maneuver to adjust its location was not completed as usual and services could not be continued.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the satellites for its National Weather Service (NWS). NOAA's satellite division intends to attempt Wednesday night to return GOES-12 to normal mode. The satellite is in its "safe" mode, which is used to protect it until problems can be identified and repaired. It is properly oriented toward the Sun so it will have full electrical power for further commands.

The GOES-10 satellite, located slightly further east, has been taken from South American coverage and is providing North American service. GOES-13 is in orbital storage in case it is needed for replacing a failed satellite.


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Nine killed in Omaha, Nebraska mall shooting

December 5, 2007 A boy with a rifle opened fire at a busy department store at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska Wednesday, killing at least 8 people and injuring five, before taking his own life. The massacre started just before 2 p.m. CST (UTC-6). Three of the wounded are in critical condition.

The complex was immediately locked down with people only permitted to leave the immediate mall area, however some people remained in stores and cupboards to avoid the shootings. Police and SWAT teams arrived on the scene within 6 minutes and proceeded into the complex to find the suspect who was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The shooter is male, and has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound," said an Omaha Police spokesman during a live press conference. Reports also suggest that the suspect was tall and was found on the third floor, though reports conflict as to his exact location. He was thought to be located in the customer service area of the store. Reports later confirmed that almost all if not all of the shootings occurred within the store. Reports say that the alleged gunman was 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins from Bellevue, who left a suicide note in his home stating "I’m going out in style" and "now I'll be famous." The shooting started near the outside entrance to the Von Maur department store when the man began to open fire with a rifle. The type of assault rifle the man used was one that re-entered the market via the expiration of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban on September 13, 2004. Eyewitnesses suggest that at least 30 shots were fired, with some saying up to 100 shots. Many people, however, thought that it was fireworks or construction noise from nearby works outside the store. Seven people were pronounced dead at the scene and two were pronounced upon arrival at hospitals.

"We are setting up a station at the Hampton Inn for families and the victims," added the spokesman. The injured are being taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center or the Creighton University Medical Center.

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US Supreme Court considers appeal from foreign terrorist suspects

December 5, 2007 The United States Supreme Court has heard a plea that terrorism suspects being held at the U.S. base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, should be given the opportunity to challenge their detention in American courts.

Demonstrators outside the court chanted and waved signs calling on the nine high court justices to grant the detainees habeus corpus, the age-old legal principle that allows prisoners to challenge their detention before a neutral judge. Inside the court, and former   argued on behalf of a group of 37 detainees, part of the 305 prisoners now being held at Guantánamo.

"All have been confined at Guantánamo for almost six years," he said. "Yet, not one has ever had meaningful notice of the factual grounds of detention, or a fair opportunity to dispute those grounds before a neutral decision-maker."

But Waxman appeared to have little success in convincing some of the high court's more conservative justices that the Guantanamo detainees have a constitutional right to challenge their detentions in court. Among the skeptical was Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

"You are appealing to a common law right that somehow found its way into our Constitution without, as far as I can discern, a single case in which the writ [right] was ever issued to a non-citizen," he said.

Some of the other justices appeared more sympathetic, including Justice.

"Now it has been six years, and habeas is supposed to be speedy, and yet people have serious arguments anyway that they are being held for six years without even having those arguments heard," he said.

Since January 2002, more than 750 people have been held. Many of the 305 prisoners at Guantánamo have complained of abuse and almost all have been confined for years without charges. Around 470 other prisoners have been released over the years, and the U.S. said it intends to try 60 to 80 of those currently in detention.

Since 2002, just three prisoners have been formally charged, and only one has been convicted, as part of a plea bargain. , an Australian citizen, who admitted to training with, was repatriated to Australia to serve a nine-month prison sentence.

The Supreme Court ruled against the Bush administration in two previous cases concerning the legal rights of the Guantánamo detainees. Congress got involved in the issue in 2006 and passed a law that was designed to keep detainee appeals out of the civilian court system and refer them instead to military commissions. But and  groups say the alternative procedures set up by Congress and the Bush administration deprive the detainees of basic rights.

"At issue here that the Supreme Court decided was; 'Do we have a king in this country who is not bound by the rule of law and not bound by the Constitution? Or do we have a president that is subject to the Constitution?," said Vincent Warren, executive director of the.

Conservative legal scholars argue against U.S. constitutional protections for foreign terrorist suspects.

"If the courts are going to be in charge of the conduct of warfare, we are going to be a much less safe country," said Andrew C. McCarthy, who is with the.

A decision by the Supreme Court in the Guantánamo case is expected before the end of June.


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You really can't feel safe anywhere anymore... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.237.230.32 (talk) 22:37, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

...except perhaps Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, etc where the guns laws are better. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.167.249.210 (talk) 00:11, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * And violence from other sources is worse. 66.171.209.91 20:14, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * like what the USA has much worse knife crime and general violence then the Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia.--82.45.210.78 20:47, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

I'm from Omaha, and I just want to say I thank everyone for the support they're giving the families. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.227.163.40 (talk) 03:08, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

How Much Is Enough?
How can a 20 year old kid get a gun? What kind of country allows this? When will they learn and change gun control laws? How many people have to die? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.56.10.49 (talk) 10:24, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

 * A 20 year old is not a kid, he is an adult capable of making his own decisions. 66.171.209.91 20:14, 6 December 2007 (UTC).
 * how is a 20 year old an adult he cant even drink, hes got at most 4 years real life experience and he did make a choice, maybe he shouldnt of had a gun!?--82.45.210.78 20:55, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Lee Harvey Oswald got a gun to go hunting with when he was 20 and living in the Soviet Union. Not every totalitarian society has to ban them, you know. Safety First 07:37, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

Allowing guns...
I can't see why any country would allow guns. They create more problems than they solve. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.212.45.66 (talk) 13:06, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * puts on best redneck voice*erm..the consitution says so! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.45.210.78 (talk) 18:30, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, lets equip the armies with rocks. When a violent meth head breaks into your home you show them your large rock, I bet they'll back off. 66.171.209.91 20:14, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Ofc when he says country he means general public, not armies! wait maybe i should try again *redneck voice*erm da army has guns but we dont dat aint fair —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.45.210.78 (talk) 20:49, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

The shooter was a felon, it is against the law for him to posess a firearm. Laws will not be obeyed by those who intend to kill innocent people.

Disposable people
All this started over $17. Neither an old gun nor felony convictions nor romantic disappointments are sufficient to move a nut to murder; only getting fired from a crummy job at MacDonald's can do that. Because supposedly he stole $17. We have a society where people don't really get any better - no matter how educated or experienced a person is all they become is an aging employee to be gotten rid of, but every black mark - whether an illicit bottle of booze or an unjust firing or an online obscenity or a financial problem - is branded forever into the malefactor's soul, by which I mean of course the collection of dossiers and identification cards that define a man's core essence; there is no other. The poor, the ill, the stupid, the unsuitable are supposed to crawl off and die - there is no death penalty for murder but there's a death penalty for poverty. And some wretched people, God help them, try to fight back in the wrong way. Do not blame our ancestral freedoms for the rare ricochets of the constant attack upon the downtrodden. 70.15.116.59 13:29, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Im not sure where your going with the "only getting fired from a crummy job..." because as i see it thats all he had left!

perhaps apart from a gun policy review America needs a society review, supporting the poor and ill, actually helps the rest off you, it cuts down on crime ( as people have the money/meds they need to live) and it cuts down on killings (id guess that most of the atrocities are committed by people who figure "why not" as there's nothing else to do! )
 * There was no family, (id like to hear them justify why they through their son out)
 * There was no medication for his depretion (id like to hear bush explain why the mentaly ill dont get any help)
 * There was no money (i might be wrong but i dont think america gives to the poor)
 * There was no hope (with no chance of getting another job after stealing $17)

 * Or perhaps people need to take personal responsibility for themselves. 66.171.209.91 20:14, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * He did take personal responsibility for himself... the last time he pulled the trigger. But when someone intends suicide you have nothing left to threaten him. 70.15.116.59 06:32, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
 * He did he choose to kill 8 innocent people and "go out in style", wouldn't it be better (financially and morally if the government had given him medication for his depression (dunno the cost but its got to be less than the price of 8 lives and a few days of mall takings)--82.45.210.78 20:46, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Many killers have taken psychiatric medications; sometimes the drugs help them to become more active, make plans, get the gun and go to work... I don't think these drugs protect society, nor should that be their purpose. The way society should address depression is by giving people real hope, not pills. 70.15.116.59 06:32, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I completly agree i should have said treatment, which may or may not include medication depending on the situation --82.45.210.78 18:45, 7 December 2007 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 144.82.106.28 (talk)

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I think its really sad how somone chooses when to end others lives! It's very important to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you.

Jessica Calvin —Preceding unsigned comment added by 144.247.241.30 (talk) 18:25, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * But his parents had rejected him, he was scrounging of his mate, he had no loved ones! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.45.210.78 (talk) 18:45, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * And that makes it any better what he did? 66.171.209.91 20:14, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Why not step into his shoes for a second, the same way you clearly dont care that he needed help, he clearly didnt care that those 8 people didnt deserve to die!--82.45.210.78 20:56, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

He wanted fame? He has it now. —69.159.25.35 21:11, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Not at all. Those he harmed and those in his town might remember him. But fame? These people are all over the news for a few weeks, then the world forgets. The damage they do, however, is lasting on a handful of blameless strangers. Wozocoxonoy 16:30, 8 December 2007 (GMT)

I don't know why, but for some reason it really makes me sad and angry when senior citizens and the like are killed. There's just something about the thought of these people, having been through so much, would randomly some to such a painful and frightening end. I dunno. That's just my two bits on this one. - TK —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.204.76.61 (talk) 21:47, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Mall Shooting in Omaha
This mall was posted as a gun free zone making it illegal for licensed citizens to carry a firearm on the property, so the mall chose to deny the ability of self defense to it's employees and customers yet never provided any replacement security or weapons screening system to insure thier safety. I hope there are lawsuits aplenty. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.117.244.196 (talk) 10:22, 7 December 2007 (UTC) This is the correct assesment. Westroads set policy that did not allow its patrons to defend themselves. I would also like to point out that shooter did not obey the no-gun policy.
 * OMG yeah if theyd all had guns that would have been sooo much better! because in the time it takes to him to shoot some1, somebody else would have shot him, i forgot all Americans are supper heroes and OFC Hollywood taught me that good guys are quicker on the draw! So if somebody else would of had a gun hed of still killed at least 1 person before being shot probably 2/3, and then people could of got caught in the crossfire so the death toll could have been even higher. BUT wait if hed had no gun then nobody would have died! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 144.82.106.28 (talk) 18:52, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Supper heroes, like Chef Boyardee, Uncle Ben, and the Green Giant. --SVTCobra 19:03, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

The weapon used was a Russian made SKS rifle 7.62X39 caliber circa 1952/53, not an AK47 as has been reported in the media! I also heard it was stolen!!! Same as the Russian designed Chinese Type 56 rifle used early in the Vietnam war against the French and then us. Many of these have been imported over the years. Most during the time before the Clinton gun ban went into effect! Big demand on these rifles insued by Clinton's Gun Ban!!! What do you gun banning Commie LIBS think about that!!!

Should we thank our friends the Russians and the Chinese for taking advantage of our FUBAR politicians? Think about that when you buy that cheap POS Chinese made motorcycle or mini ATV for your kid this Christmas! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.63.206.133 (talk) 01:04, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Or you could sort out your FUBAR politics! American companies have no problem selling guns to people with child armies so why should foreign companies have a problem sending them to america! you should think about that the next time you buy anything "made in the USA" infact you should probably actually listen to that song!--80.195.234.92 13:36, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

The SKS rifle, like the one used in the massacre, was never "covered" under the "assault weapons" ban from 1994 and therefore were never "reintroduced" after the ban expired in 2004. I deleted the part of the text that suggested that the SKS was banned and made "available" after 2004, because that is factual wrong. I say again, the SKS was never "covered" under the federal "assault weapons" ban and neither is under the California or any other applicable state's definition of an "assault rifle". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.213.141.185 (talk) 08:10, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

To the person above, name the "American companies have no problem selling guns to people with child armies." NAME THEM!!! Give us the facts. Oh, I'm sorry, COMMIE LIBS don't base their opinions on fact!!! BTW, What part of my politics should I sort out? Come on you POS, LET ME HAVE IT! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.63.206.133 (talk) 17:20, 30 December 2007 (UTC)


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Watched press conference at 5:10pm (eastern time) for quotes. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 22:14, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
 * i also watched a live stream --Mark Talk to me 22:59, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

More information
a spokeswoman for the Omaha police Department just said there were 9 deaths, including the shooter. The only known information about the shooter is that he is a male. The shooting was kept to the Von Maur store. Everyone in the mall is currently being interviewed by police.

Stop adding emerging information
This article has become a mess. Clearly new articles should have been started instead of adding to this. A bunch of stuff will have to be removed already, so don't add any more "updates". This is not a work-in-progress. That type of updating is done on Wikipedia. --SVTCobra 03:06, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

Furthermore the description of the weapon in reference to the assault weapons ban is irrelevant, the weapon should have been simply identified as an AKM 7.62 x 39mm Semi-Automatic rifle.

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Knut, Germany's famous polar bear, turned one at the Berlin Zoo yesterday. For the celebration he had a healthy cake with fruits and vegetables, fish and rice on lettuce topped with a candle-shaped rolling pin.

The director of the zoo, Bernhard Blaszkiewitz, said: "I wish Knut that he will get as old as polar bears are supposed to get. So minimum 30 to 40 years, and that he finds a partner." The way he looks and because he comes from Berlin, he will reproduce well, Blaszkiewitz said. Along with this, he referred to the high birth rate in Berlin.

When Knut was born a year ago, he was rejected by his mother Tosca. Keeper Thomas Dörflein took a parental role and reared Knut by hand. After a few months, Knut grew big and Thomas Dörflein could no longer play with him because he received bad bruises. At birth, Knut weighed 1.8 pounds, today, he weighs 220 pounds. Adult male polar bears can weigh up to 800 pounds.

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December 6, 2007 A 7-year-old girl in Detroit, Michigan, United States may have saved her mother's life when she jumped in front of a gunman, who fired six bullets into her body.

Alexis Goggins has been admitted to Children's Hospital of Michigan, where it is said that she is in stable condition. She was shot in an eye, left temple, chin, cheek, chest and right arm.

Despite the daughter's heroism, her mother Selietha Parker, age 30 was shot two times by her ex-boyfriend Calvin Tillie, age 29. One bullet hit the left side of her head and the other hit a bicep. Tillie has been convicted of at least four other prior crimes and has been dating Mrs. Parker for only six months. Parker called Tillie to see if she and her daughter could stay the night at his home because they were without heat. When Parker arrived at his home, he was on the porch holding a 9mm caliber gun and ordered the two back into the car in which they arrived. Tillie said that he wanted to go to a street named Six Mile Road, but Parker said the car needed gas and drove to a gas station where she dialed 9-1-1 on her cell phone as she paid the store's attendant.

She then began to slowly walk back to the car and proceeded to pretend that more fuel was needed. When Tillie began to question Parker, he got angry, and began to shoot her. Before Tillie could shoot Parker a second time, Alexis jumped between the two and Tillie then began to shoot her too "without hesitation," according to Detroit Police.

Police then arrived on the scene of the crime, with Parker running to officers, covered in both her blood and her child's, saying Tillie shot them both. Tillie was ordered out of the car and dropped the gun, surrendering without resistance.

"[This girl is an] angel from heaven," said a long-time friend of the Goggins' family, Aisha Ford.

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