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User:Dureo

I am Dureo on En.wiki also.

Interests

 * Computers
 * electrical technology
 * Gaming
 * Everquest retired, Level 75 Monk, 75 Shaman, 75 Ranger, 3 accounts, triple boxer(Tarew Marr -> Drinal)
 * World of Warcraft retired, Level 70 Hunter, 70 Rogue, 70 Pally, all on same account, no need to multibox(Icecrown)
 * Stints on Dark Age of Camelot and Star Wars Galaxies. I didn't pay past the first free month though.
 * Reading
 * anything I can get my hands on, really big on Richard Dawkins work at the moment. I also collect books, more books than I know what to do with. I have a beautiful copy of this 1875 US History book... though it isn't all that current :P, and I have this older geometry text, in fairly good condition. I also have every textbook I used during high school I graduated in 2001(with the schools permission, as they threw them out over time I was offered copies.) I also have numerous older California Vehicle Code and Penal Code books from various years including 1947 and 1959.

 * I have a large fascination with Snakes and have 6 of them at the moment, they are listed here:
 * 2.1.0 Ball Python (Python regius)
 * Herbie(adult), Jada(adult), and unnamed male(juvenile) no strikes.
 * 0.1.0 Green Anaconda(Eunectes murinus)
 * Steve (juvenile) 1 bite, numerous strikes.
 * 0.0.1 Kenyan Sand Boa (Gongylophis colubrinus)
 * Erasmus (adult) 1 bite(did not break skin), 1 strike.
 * 0.1.0 Red-tailed Boa (Boa constrictor constrictor)
 * Algernon (adult) 1 bite, 3 strikes.

 * I am an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, this was my project(a water fountain at the local YMCA walking track) [[Image:Eagle Scout project completed at the local YMCA in Corcoran, California.jpg]]

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Comments:Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson dies at 82

What's with all the dying artists? 71.84.195.131 15:53, 25 December 2007 (UTC)


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No injuries after Antarctica research station support plane crashes

December 25, 2007 A Basler BT-67, chartered from Canadian air carrier Kenn Borek Air for the National Science Foundation (NSF), a United States government agency, has crashed whilst attempting take-off during a support assignment in Antarctica. None of the ten people on board were injured, but the modified Douglas DC-3 was substantially damaged in the accident.

The accident occurred on the morning of December 20 local time, about 550 miles from McMurdo Station, a US-run Antarctic base. The aircraft was carrying a crew of four, and six researchers. The flight was part of the Polar Earth Observatory Network project, which is part-funded by the NSF. The project sets up GPS equipment and seismic sensors in various locations across Antarctica, in order to monitor changes in the ice sheets that cover the continent. It is thought that this will aid understanding of global warming.

Although the NSF refused to publicise any details of the crash, one anonymous passenger has come forward about the accident, releasing his account in the form of an online report. According to the passenger, one side of the plane failed to lift off, and the aircraft's wing subsequently dug into the ice.

"My seat came unbolted from the floor with me still strapped into the seatbelt," the passenger said. "When we finally came to a halt, we were all in big pile in the corner of the plane with all of the equipment. We got shaken up pretty bad, but there were no major injuries other than some minor cuts and bruises... The wings, props, and tail all got bent up pretty bad. The landing gear, skis, and hydraulic system all were ripped from the plane and strewn about the ice."

Following the accident, all those on board spent about twenty hours before they were flown back to McMurdo Station on board two Twin Otter aircraft sent from the base on a rescue mission. A full investigation has been launched into the crash by the Department of the Interior's Aircraft Management Division (AMD), who have signed a memorandum of agreement with NSF to conduct any necessary investigations on their behalf. The AMD have subsequently contacted the United States National Transportation Safety Board, who will participate in conjunction with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.


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Comments:Sprint Nextel customer service rep. harasses client; Sprint cancels his account

Sprint/Nextel have the absolute worst customer service. I have never been treated with such disrespect in my life. I asked them to let me out of my contract after they accused me of buy products off the black market and then lied to me regarding an offer made by one of the customer service employees who did not note the conversation the way that she had stated she did. I had her read back the message twice to me. They refused and I have been attempted to contact someone in upper management for almost 2 weeks now without avail. I have contacted my attorney and we are looking for others who are equally upset to begin litigation with this company. They cause emotional distress whenever you get on their customer service line with them. I have so far found 14 other people/families with similar situations and that is just through word of mouth. You can reach me at bbabygirl041975@yahoo.com.

Please be careful when deciding to go with Sprint/Nextel. This has truly been a nightmare company to work with on 99.9% of contacts made and I hope that others do not suffer as I have.

Sprint csr's opini0n
Based in my observation upon reading the article thrice there are some points that i might be able to clarify as a customer service representative. First, Sprint and Nextel's network is only designed to block all out going calls and/or all incoming calls. Maybe that's the reason why the customer's request was not given at that point in time. Theres no such thing as an soc code which will block certain numbers. it's only posible for text messaging. However there are some devices which supports call barring and this could have been a soluti0n if the customer's phone is capable of restricting specific phone call. Secondly, according to the article the customer recieved the call from the representative, and it even lasted for 15 minutes, before the customer told the rep that he have to go. Im my opinion he should not have entertained the rep in the first place if he didnt want to. If he felt that the reason for the call back is out of business, he should have told the rep straight and frank about it. The intention of having the call recorded is even there. Im just thinking as to what's the reason behind? Is it because he wants to have an evidence to sue Sprint ? Because of not having his issue resolved? Or to ask a credit for the inconvinience? Or what? In the other hand the effort of calling to report the incidence is there which can be considered the first legal attempt. The issue should have been taken cared of by speaking to a supervisor or manager who will create an incident report of an executive escalation which will define the corresponding corrective action for the rep. As to the rep, calling the customer back to ask for friendship might have been the intention, as a result of the rapport that was built during their first convesation. This is however not being tolerated by Sprint and Nextel. The action can result to removal from the program or the least will be final warning. As to why the customer, wasn't notified to what happened to the case... Sadly, relies on the people to whom he reported the incident. Third point, we don't know exactly what happened since all were based to the customer's version of the story and sprint did not comment about it. But it's very rare and unproffesional to advice the customer to keep going and play with the csr, it should have also been mentioned to him that it's a policy not to record a call for any other reason than to maintain quality and both parties should agree to it. Fourth, Sprint is paying for every call being routed to customer service. If a customer will call multiple times, it can result to sprint loosing billions of dollars. Plus increasing the number of unsatisfied customer. That's the reason why csr's goal is to resolve concern on the first call to avoid repeat callers. Its not all about money, it's not all about the revenue. Its all about business. Imagine if the worth of money being payed by sprint for each customer calling is more expensive that what the customer is giving to the company would that be benificial? If only customer's will take time to read the contract and understand the plan they are signing up for, to check the bill, to know their responsibily and right, the terms and conditions of their service, it will give them better background as to how and why this or that happened. Thus minimizing calls to customer service giving way to complex issues. Everything that's too much isn't healthy as they say. People that are too reliant to csr, doesn't even take the effort to think first. For example, questions about phones when they already have the manual. That's why there's a limitation. Last, sprint nextel is the largest wireless company, experienced enough not to comment about this. In the first place the issue should not be given malice. They are stil in the right track. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Soulkeeper dartedsoul (talk • contribs) 19:45, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

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This is not true and it really pisses me off reading it...get your facts straight...Joshua Brady is a liar and a con artist. —65.0.209.133 (talk) 21:55, 20 September 2010 (UTC)


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Israel says cluster bomb use was legal

December 25, 2007

An Israeli military investigation has announced that the use of cluster bombs during the Israeli-Lebanon conflict last year did not violate international law.

The UN General Assembly stated that Israel's use of the bombs were "shocking and immoral." Israel holds that "the use of the weaponry was a concrete military necessity."

U.S. State Department findings last January found that Israel's use of the American-made cluster bombs likely violated agreements between the two countries. State Department spokesperson Sean McCormack said "there may -- likely could have been some violations," specifically under the Arms Export Control Act.

An anonymous Lebanese government official responded to the decision saying that "the Israeli decision indicates that there is no difference between the judicial authority and political authority in Israel. They all work to commit and cover up crimes which are against humanity."

It is estimated that Israel dropped up to four million cluster bombs last year, one million of which did not explode, still posing a danger to civilians in Lebanon. According to the United Nations, at least 38 people have been killed and 217 wounded by cluster bombs since the 34-day conflict ended.

The month-long war began in July last year when members of Hezbollah killed five Israeli soldiers and captured two during a cross-border raid. It is estimated that around 1200 civilians in Lebanon were killed and around 150 in Israel.

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Leaders throughout the world deliver Christmas messages

December 25, 2007

International leaders have issued Christmas time messages:

Australia
In his first Christmas address as Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd called on his nation to drive safely during the holiday season, noting that his father was killed in a vehicle collision in the late 1960s. Rudd also commended the nation's charities for helping the less fortunate, and Australian troops serving abroad.

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The Bahamas
As Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham's extended Christmas greetings, he noted various challenges such as the economic downturn on Grand Bahama island and the heavy rainfall damage sustained in some regions in October and November. The nation prepares to celebrate its Junkanoo festival on Wednesday.

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Belgium
The Christmas and New Year's address of Belgium's King Albert called for national harmony among the national cultures, chiefly the Flemish and Walloon groups. This follows a year in which a national government could not be assembled for many months since elections in June.

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Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Christmas message paid tribute to the nation's generous spirit whose "purest expression today is the Canadian mission in Afghanistan, where our soldiers, diplomats and aid workers are, at great cost to themselves helping the Afghan people rebuild their shattered country." He noted the significant anniversaries to come in 2008 such as the 150 years since the founding of British Columbia colony and the 400 years since Quebec City was created by Samuel de Champlain.

Some controversy arose as the Prime Minister's greeting omitted the Islamic Eid-ul-Adha observance, while including Hanukkah and Christmas.

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Liberia
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia, noted progress in the country's labour and economic situations during her Christmas address.

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Philippines
From the Philippines, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's 's Christmas message included a tribute to the nation's 8 million overseas workers, extending gratitude to their host nations.

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Turkey
Turkish President Abdullah Gül issued a Christmas message on Monday expressing wishes for unity and tolerance in the nation. Although Turkey is a largely Islamic nation, the President indicated its Christian citizens were "equal members of the Turkish nation".

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United States
American President George Bush's brief Christmas statement began with a passage from the Gospel of Luke foretelling the Nativity of Jesus, then gave "thanks for Christ's message of love and mercy" while remembering the nation's "responsibility to serve".

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United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth's annual Christmas message began and ended footage from her 1957 Christmas address, the first message from a British Monarch to be televised. Her 2007 address mentioned family, the work of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the need for charity. A recently-introduced royal YouTube channel also presented the Queen's Christmas message for Internet viewers.

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The Vatican
Pope Benedict delivered his Christmas "Urbi et orbi" to many thousands at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City after celebrating the traditional Christmas Midnight Mass service. The pontiff remembered the world's war-torn regions including Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, calling for the light of Christ to "shine forth and bring consolation to those who live in the darkness of poverty, injustice and war." He decried the various injustices and conflicts, noting these "are destroying the internal fabric of many countries and embittering international relations."

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This is effectively a news brief with each listed Christmas message being a story in itself. Consequently each should have a minimum of two sources. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:47, 25 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Not what I meant. :) Sources still go at the bottom but there should be two per section in the brief. --Brian McNeil / talk 00:13, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

Need to take a break for a while - others should add any other available messages in the meantime. Hope the contributions help. 65.95.160.239 00:53, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

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editprotected Could someone please change Category:Culture and entertainment to Category:Christmas, please? Surf Dog (talk) 03:48, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
 * ❌. Categories are not created unless there are several (i.e. at least 4 or 5) articles to place in them. Additionally, we don't remove the higher-level cats, we just add all the detail ones as well. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:00, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ in-line with Wikinews categorisation. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:02, 5 July 2012 (UTC)


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Tiger escapes from cage at San Francisco Zoo, kills worker

December 26, 2007 A zoo worker is dead and two visitors are seriously injured after a Siberian tiger escaped from the San Francisco Zoo in San Francisco, California in the United States and attacked three people who were inside a cafe.

The tiger was shot dead by police who were called to the scene. They found the tiger attacking one of the zoo visitors when they killed it.

"Apparently, right around closing time -- there was a pen with four tigers in it -- one of the tigers got out. The tiger went into a cafe at the zoo and attacked a patron. That person ended up dying at the scene. They shot the tiger, and the tiger is deceased," said zoo spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge.

After the tiger attacked the worker, it then went on to attack the two other visitors. No names have been released, but reports say that the two injured visitors are male and brothers aged 18 and 19. The person killed is also being reported as male aged 23 who is reportedly a friend of the brothers. Both the injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at San Francisco General Hospital.

All animals were then counted and accounted for after the zoo was locked down, including the three other tigers that were in the cage. Earlier reports suggested that all of the tigers had escaped, which later turned out to be false.

The incident is currently under investigation, but authorities are not ruling out any possibilities, including possible negligence.

"We won't know until tomorrow whether this was negligence or intentional or how the tiger got out," said Sgt. Steve Mannina of the San Francisco Police Department.

The zoo has two different kinds of tigers, two Siberian and one Sumatran tigers. The Siberian tigers are named Tony and Tatiana while the Sumatran is named Padang. It is not yet known which of the two Siberian tigers was involved in the attacks.

Last year, another zoo worker was seriously injured by Tatiana while attempting to feed her, but survived the attack.


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Record temperatures stoke bushfires in Western Australia, arson suspected

December 26, 2007

The temperature in Perth, Western Australia reached 44.2°C (111°F) making it the hottest December day since records commenced, and the seventh hottest day ever recorded in Perth. This combined with the yesterday's second hottest Christmas day of 40.7°C (105°F) and Monday's 35.9°C (97°F) makes this the hottest three-day Christmas period since records began.

The temperatures have hampered efforts in Perth's southern suburb of Orelia where a fire that is suspected to have been deliberately lit on Monday has caused the closure of the Kwinana Freeway and Thomas road intersection. The fire has so far burnt out 750 hectares of the Beeliar Regional Park. Alan Gale spokesman from the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) said the fire had threatened a number of properties but firefighters had prevented any damage.

Additional fires have occurred around the Perth metro area including in South Guildford in bushland near Perth Airport threatening Palmer Barracks. A fire near the Marangaroo Golf Course in Perth's north flared up in the morning, though the source of the flare looks like it was deliberately lit.

WA Police Arson squad are investigating the more than 120 blazes that occurred across Perth since Monday and Mr Gale has asked anyone with information to call crime stoppers.

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The fires in Orelia have spread into the rural suburb of Casuarina, and have now burnt out over 800 hectares. A FESA spokesman has said that three houses had been damaged by the fire, which is out of control. Residents to the east of the fire have been told to evacuate. Casuarina Prison staff are in communication with FESA and have evacuation plans prepared if the conditions change and need arises.

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Comments:Israel says cluster bomb use was legal

That Israel gets away with it is beyond me. Makes me agree. How can they ever justify 5 lifes of "soldiers of war" against 1200+ dead and many wounded innocent human beings. Not forgetting the physical shock of all people (especially kids) that lived through those 34 days and still do today.

In my opinion the balance of justice is way off. Everybody sees it and nobody is really held accountable. Is the moral compass of people of power broken? Maybe the criteria for getting power is having no moral compass at all.

Erik

(The above comment can be used on all wars)

It funny how people are fast to blame Israel
A nation that is always attack by suicide bombers, but yet if they defend them self. Ohh it a crime ageist humanity. Funny I think the Islamics extremest don't care what weaopnes they use against Israel. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.229.35.146 (talk) 16:31, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
 * No one said suicide bombers don't commit crimes against humanity. I think most people agree they do. But they are terrorist organisations by their nature they don't care what other people think that much. None of this however justifies Israel commiting crimes against humanity. Are you really trying to compare Israel to a terrorist organisation, that hardly puts Israel in a good light? If Israel is a terrorist organisation then logically the US should aim to destroy them as part of the war on terror... BTW, the number of civilians killed by Israel generally vastly outnumbers the number of Israeli civilians killed by suicide bombers. By your argument suicide bombers are simply defending themselves so we shouldn't criticise them for their actions. Nil Einne 15:59, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

"Israel says cluster bomb use was legal" - factual problem
It is estimated that Israel dropped up to four million cluster bombs last year, one million of which did not explode,

-Four million cluster bombs!

If every single aircraft capable of bomb-payloads in the Israeli arsenal where dropping cluster bombs, at a highly optimistic rate of 4 sorties a day: 243 * F-16 of all variants 25 * F-15E Strike Eagle

268 aircraft * 4 sorties * 8 CB * 365 days a year = 3,140,240 cluster bombs

'''That is, it would take every single airvraft in the IAF inventory flying at an incredible 4 sorties a day at an even more incredible 365- days a year just to drop 3 million clusterbombs. ''' The 4-million figure is clearly ridiculous.

I believe the 4 million cluster bomb point references the amount of individual bomblets, some as many as 300, even 1000, per bomb which are deployed when a cluster bomb detonates. That is to say that 4 million actual bombs is dubious, but 4 million explosive bombLETS derivitive from something like a few thousand bomb-UNITS, is more factual. It is still no less of a human tragedy and a dispicable act on behalf of Israel, who fields one of the most advanced and accurate air forces on EARTH -rivaling the United States in intelligence and targeting precision- to be conducting general bombings on 'infiltrated areas'. Also known as the cities in which people live, where their adversaries happen to take up root thinking the bombing will be more discriminate. It's true that the populace needs to suffer in order to reject the extremists taking root in the city, otherwise they will not likely mind them, but Israel should not try to sugar coat the truth, that they wish to pound into submission not only the insurgents, but the will of any citizen to resist, which is how previous wars like WW1 and 2 were won. Complete and total submission. This is the reality of war, and with most enemies it is remarkably effective. However, when you have an enemy that not only finds solice, but GLORY in their own demise and 'martyrdom', it is quite futile to bomb the general public as they will only see it as further justification for their continued mutual strife; the extremely powerful israeli army fighting for statehood, and the 'underdog' rebels fighting to reject that same notion. In gentile society, the more deaths per side, the more unbearable war becomes. The fact that in Muslim society, the notion of death is the very justification for MORE death, is possibly the explanation as to why conflicts in this region seem to mull on for thousands of years. The other side of this coin is, how could western society not have known this fact when attempting to become involved in this area. The only people who can exist in arabia are arabs, because the arab notion of normailty seems to be dull, eternal war. The pashtuans in Afghanistan swear as part of their honor code several admiral things such as hospitality, asylum to those in need, and family cohesion. However, as peaceful a people they may be, an even stronger value is that of revenge. Sadly, revenge is also a value in several of the other warring tribes in that embattled land, so the struggle continues on between tribes and families with the American forces desperately trying to unite them against the OUTSIDE enemies infiltrating and regressing society. It would seem that removing western influence from arab lands would be the only true solution, however, the call for the establishment of a global islamic caliphate (which extremist groups seem to think is easiest achievable by causing the demise of western economics and society through terror) continues to grow stronger as anti-western sentiment rises, which would mean the spread of Islam and with it Islamist extremism means western isolationist practices would only last so long. The end-state as it seems (and perhaps the true agenda of America in attempting to gather up so many footholds in the middle-east), would be to create Islamic republics that do not loathe the west quite so much; places in which Muslims can exist comfortably in their traditional environment, but reap the benefits of a liberal capitalist society if they so choose. Excellent examples of mid-east fusion with western practices can be seen in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, who -to varying degress- have integrated the best of both worlds to form an economically viable, reasonably free, and admirably peaceful balance between two very different schools of thought. This could perhaps be the model for success that America hopes the rest of that region will adopt, eventually spreading the idea that you can have your cake and eat it too, provided a slight bit of cooperation exists between the parties involved. What a dissertation this turned out to be, I think I'll save it somewhere and forget it for 10 years. 214.13.9.26 16:15, 27 December 2007 (UTC)


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TWTC Nangang is constructed in Taipei, Taiwan

December 27, 2007 Larger and bigger than the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall (TWTC Nangang) was finally completed on December 24.

According to the hall owner, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), TWTC Nangang owned 2650 booths twice larger than current TWTC (1300 booths), several companies from different industries wanted to exhibit in TWTC Nangang by participating in some international shows, but the competition was apparently intensive because of limitations on booths and scales. Recently in a press conference, Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China Steve Ruey-long Chen said to media: "After the TWTC Nangang was finished its construction, it will bring on opportunities for companies from different industries including exhibition industry." TAITRA also announced that some international shows will be moved to Nangang including the Taipei Cycle, Taipei PLAS, TAITRONICS and Food Taipei. COMPUTEX Taipei will exhibit in not only TWTC Nangang but also TWTC Hall 1 & 3, Taipei Show (formerly known as TWTC Hall 2), and the Taipei International Convention Center to challenge the largest scale in June, 2008.

Companies wanted to exhibit in the TWTC Nangang, but due to the construction of Neihu Line of Taipei Metro, it is still in process, and shows with similar industries will be exhibited in the same schedule respectively at TWTC Hall and TWTC Nangang, the traffic will increase on those two exhibition centers after TWTC Nangang will be launched on March, 2008. TAITRA currently considered moving important trade shows to Nangang rather than domestic market shows.


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Mostly translated from Chinese version, but I ever visited the TWTC Nangang to check up some status and condition to write this article because Enoch Du from Taipei computer Association ever noticed me about the traffic issue and its vision. Brock contact... 14:36, 26 December 2007 (UTC)


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2007-08 Aztec Cup Winter Cyber Games in Taiwan starts with charity and competitiveness

December 27, 2007

"Aztec Cup", named and famous in Taiwan on cyber-gaming industry, started in Taipei today and will run until January 6, 2008 at Taipei New World Shopping Center. Companies like iKala, Bandai-Namco, International Games System, Kingston Technology, and Seednet all supported this competition to help donations with Child Welfare League Foundation of the Republic Of China on public welfares.

According to the main organizer, Aztec Master Plan, the Aztec Cup would be scheduled with different gaming natures and populations by seasonal or friendship competitions. Several games might be chosen as the official games frequently in different kind competitions.

By the way for the sponsors, they identically agreed the combination with charity, cyber-gaming, and entertainment by the organizer in winter because it (the competition) can help the disadvantage organizations and developments of the cyber-gaming industry.

Also in the press conference, Taipei New World Shopping Center, the venue owner, mentioned to media: "We [the owner] definitively supported the gaming industry as some good examples like X06 Taiwan, 2006 World Cyber Games Taiwan Qualifier, and NBA 2K8 Asia Championship Taiwan Qualifier successively held in this venue. We hope the public can participate this competition to support the gaming industry in Taiwan."


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I'm on site at this competition and firstly wrote with some information received from the official press conference. Brock contact... 17:21, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
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Comments:Tiger escapes from cage at San Francisco Zoo, kills worker

bite the man!
so she was from denver where a panther attacked some folks a couple years ago. maybe its some sort of big cat denver uprising?

Fox News (yes, I know...) is saying that she was provoked. 87.194.245.158 21:22, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

The person killed was not a worker at the zoo but a visitor also. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.132.193.190 (talk) 15:32, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Our rock is holding 6600000000 of us, but less than 600 Siberian tigers. Why'd they shoot it??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ytterix (talk • contribs) 01:44, 29 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Many animals, like domestic dogs, when attacking a human, generally cannot stop once blood has been drawn. The tiger would have continued its spree had they not killed it. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 01:49, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

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In your article you said a zoo worker was killed. In the past the worker was injured but recuperated. In 2006 a person possibly taunting her was killed and his 2 friend were attacked but ok. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 163.192.21.44 (talk) 18:33, 18 January 2008 (UTC)


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Scores feared dead in Indonesian landslides after heavy rain

December 26, 2007

Heavy rains in western Indonesia have triggered landslides across the region that have killed dozens of people. Meanwhile, other areas were devastated by major flooding, with water reaching two metres high in some locations.

Search and rescue chief Eko Prayitno in Java told reporters that police, soldiers and volounteers were working together to attempt to reach survivors, some digging with their hands or traditional tools. Heavy equipment is available and efforts are underway to get it into place, he said, but blocked roads are making such efforts difficult.

Prayitno also said that a single landslide in the Karanganyar region buried 61 people who were attending a dinner to celebrate a successful clean up of a house affected by another landslide, which had caused no injuries. "They were having dinner together when they were hit by another landslide... At least 61 people were buried." Landslides affected the region over a four hour period from 01:00 a.m. to 05:00 a.m. local time. Meanwhile, seventeen people are feared dead in the neighbouring district of Wonogiri, which has also been hit by landslides after twelve hours of nonstop torrential rain.

Andi Mallarangeng, spokesperson for president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, told reporters "The president sends his deep condolence, and has ordered Home Minister [Mardiono] to inspect the scene [in Karanganyar] and monitor the emergency responses."

Many fleeing residents have attempted to salvage their possessions, with some using tyres to float television sets and refrigerators to dry ground. Another single massive slide in Tawangmangu, a mountainous resort, buried 37. Metro TV News was told by an eyewitness, identified only as Karsidi, that "Those people were gathering for a tea break during communal works after the rains, and suddenly the land collapsed onto them."

The affected regions spread across Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi. The population distribution in Indonesia has worsened the situation, with many people living on river flood plains to utilise the fertile soil and many more living in inaccessible mountain regions. The total death toll is estimated at up to 81 people, and eyewitnesses and local media report that thousands of homes are affected.

Landslides are common in Indonesia, where large-scale rainfall is a regular occurrence. This is often exacerbated by deforestation. However, Heru, head of the local disaster coordinator agency in Karang Anyar, commented that "The forest in the area is thick," and consequently he did not believe deforestation was a causal factor. The region he is responsible for has recorded 36 deaths and 30 more buried in thick mud near the banks of the Bengawan Solo river. Meanwhile Julianto, another provincial government official, said "The landslides took us by surprise. This is the first time in the last 25 years anything of this scale occurred here in Central Java."

Julianto also commented that thousands of people displaced from their homes by flooding and landslides have been forced into temporary accommodation in buildings and tents provided by emergency response teams.

Today's disasters coincide with the third anniversary of the Asian tsunami, which killed an estimated 230,000 people. A tsunami drill on Java was unaffected as the seasonal poor weather did not have an adverse affect on the area of the drill.


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Turkey carries out more air strikes in northern Iraq

December 26, 2007

Officials say that Turkish have bombed suspected  rebel hideouts in  for the fourth time in five days. There is no information on whether there were any casualties.

The says the  hit eight caves and hideouts used by  (PKK) rebels Wednesday in Iraq's.

Turkish state media quote President as saying that Ankara and Washington are satisfied with their cooperation in sharing intelligence to fight the PKK.

A spokesman reiterated today that the United States regards the PKK as a terrorist group. But, he says the Bush administration has expressed concern to Ankara about any steps that could lead to civilian casualties.

In another development, the Turkish military says troops killed six PKK rebels and captured two others Wednesday in a security operation in southeastern Turkey, near the Iraqi border.

It says troops have killed 11 rebels in the operation in since Tuesday.

The military said Tuesday that it has killed at least 150 to 175 Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq since December 16, when it began cross-border bombing raids. There has been no independent verification of rebel casualties.

Ankara had threatened to attack PKK bases in northern Iraq in response to a series of deadly ambushes by the group in southeastern Turkey in recent months. The Turkish parliament authorized cross-border operations against the group in October.

The PKK has been fighting for self-rule in southeastern Turkey since 1984. The conflict has killed more than 30,000 people.


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The VOA website encourages you not to modify news articles. Should this be honored or should I edit it. --User:Anonymous101 20:50, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * We had a brief discussion in the watercooler. Our conclusion was that VOA is PD, therefore it can be used and edited. However, be very careful and make sure that it doesn't appear as if any information that you add to the article originated with VOA. So if you add something from AP or Reuters, make sure to attibute it to them directly in the article. --SVTCobra 20:58, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
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Talk:Scores feared dead in Indonesian landslides after heavy rain

The two sources are both the same Associated Press story. An independent source should be sought. --SVTCobra 20:52, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I looked at both sources. They do not appear to be the same story, but just have the same title.  —Fellow Wiki  Newsie 20:54, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * They are both from Associated Press --User:Anonymous101 20:58, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, but they are not the same story.  —Fellow Wiki  Newsie 21:00, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * They contain different information. I'm still expanding anyway, more sources to follow. I'm about to add one from Xinhua. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 21:03, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I'd be more confortable with a truly independent source which shouldn't be hard to find like here. --SVTCobra 21:04, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * That's just what I'd been looking for; I'd needed a source which gave an updated death toll estimate. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 21:10, 26 December 2007 (UTC)


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The best 'about me' you'll find is here, or maybe here. If you're into ego-stroking (and who amongst us doesn't like to boast occasionally?), that can be found here.

I'm an admin, if you're looking for one of those (mops up vandalism, does housekeeping, etc). I'm a 'crat if you're looking for one of those, too (deals with username change reqs). I'm also an accredited reporter, which means the community feels it trusts me with an @Wikinewsie.org email address and access to any embargoed material we may be handling.

My aim of late is to try and produce quality original material. A speciality I'm developing there involves interviewing academics about their research. Within the sciences, biology, mental health, and marine science are my things; other interests are aviation, disasters and accidents (including their prevention), and crime. Some of these are also capable of being interlinked.

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Chad court sentences six French aid workers to eight years of hard labour

December 26, 2007 A Chadian court today sentenced six French aid workers to eight years of hard labour for their role in a plot to kidnap 103 African children and fly them to France. The four men and two women have been in custody since October 25. They were also ordered to pay damages for each of the 103 children totaling the equivalent of US$9 million.

Two others, a Chadian and a Sudenese national, were each sentenced to four years, while two other Chadians were found not guilty.

The six French aid workers just sentenced belong to Zoe's Ark, a French charity, which had arranged for 103 children to be flown out of Chad, in what the charity described as an attempt to rescue them from the humanitarian crisis created as a result of the neighbouring Darfur conflict. However, on Wednesday a Chadian court found the six aid workers guilty of attempting to kidnap the children. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had earlier revealed that many of the children involved were not orphans.

On November 4, seven associates of the aid workers were set free, having been exonerated of any wrongdoing in the affair.

Due to a 1976 agreement between France and Chad regarding judicial affairs, France has indicated it will press for the transfer of its nationals back to France to serve out their time in a French prison. "France, after obtaining the agreement of the members of Zoe's Ark, and examining the implementation of the judicial co-operation accord between France and Chad, in particular article 29, will ask the Chadian authorities for the transfer of the prisoners to France," said Pascale Andreani, spokesperson for the French foreign ministry.


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DragonFire, why the change in the title from "Labour" to "Labor"? British and Canadian spelling is labour...it wasn't wrong. I won't revert, I was just curious. --Jcart1534 23:41, 26 December 2007 (UTC)


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Talk:Tiger escapes from cage at San Francisco Zoo, kills worker

The headlines from both sources describe the victim that died as a patron/visitor. CNN also says so in its text. I couldn't read the Mercury News as it asked for a login. --SVTCobra 00:06, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I noticed that, too. The follow-up article also says so. It needs to be fixed. --Boricu æ ddie  00:31, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Reuters says the dead guy was a 17 year old visitor and the other two injured victims were 19 and 23. --98.199.206.122 08:28, 29 December 2007 (UTC)


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Six dead in shooting near Seattle, United States

December 27, 2007

Six people were found shot to death inside a home in Carnation, a city near Seattle, Washington in the United States.

According to the information officer for the King County sheriff's department, John Urquhart, they were victims of "homicidal violence." Investigators have ruled out murder-suicide.

The deaths are said to have occurred on Christmas Eve, and were discovered by a co-worker of the man living there at 8 a.m. PST (UTC-8), Wednesday.

"We have an investigation of suspicious deaths," said Detective Bob Conner. There are "no threats to any neighbors in the area," he added.

So far two people, a man and a woman who are only described as being in their twenties, have been arrested in connection with the shooting. CNN says that neither of the two individuals have "access to lawyers" and neither of them have confessed to any wrongdoing.

"This couple was among the people that showed up at the [crime] scene. And as we got to talking to them, we developed probable cause and made the arrests," said Sergeant John Urquhart.

The dead were described as a couple in their 50s, a couple in their 30s, and two children — a 6-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy.

Authorities describe it as a "complex and large" investigation with over 15 people gathering evidence.


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Tiger that escaped enclosure at San Francisco Zoo may have 'climbed' over wall

December 27, 2007 Zoo officials are now saying that a Siberian tiger that escaped her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo in San Francisco, California on December 25, killing one and severely injuring two humans in the Terrace cafe, may have climbed or jumped over the walls that kept the tiger inside her habitat.

"The animal appears to have climbed or otherwise leaped out of the enclosure. There was no way out through the door," said Robert Jenkins, the zoo's director of animal care and conservation. The tiger has been identified as Tatiana, one of two Siberian tigers at the zoo. The other Siberian, Tony, was not involved in the attacks.

Police, who shot and killed Tatiana, are considering the incident a "crime scene" until they can determine if foul play may have been involved.

"[The incident is being treated as a crime] because we're not certain why the incident occurred - as result of human action or whether this was an incident where the animal was able to get out of the grotto," said Chief of the San Francisco Police Department Heather Fong.

The tigers at the zoo are held captive by the combination of a 20ft (6m) tall wall and a 15ft (4.5m) wide moat. Zoo officials say that there are no cameras around the enclosure, and the incident was not caught on any security cameras.

After the incident, all captive animals were counted and accounted for after the zoo was locked down, including the three other tigers that were in the cage. Earlier reports suggested that all of the tigers had escaped, which later turned out to be false.

Reports say that Carlos Sousa, 17, was killed by Tatiana, but the names of those injured have not yet been released. The human victims were all male, aged from their late teens to mid twenties. Both of the injured, aged 19 and 23, suffered severe upper body and arm lacerations, but their conditions have been upgraded from critical to stable condition at San Francisco General Hospital. It was earlier reported that one of the victims might have been a zoo worker, but later reports state all three were visitors.

"Our two victims, I'm happy to report, are doing very well right now. They are in very stable condition; they're in good spirits," said Dr. Rochelle Dicker to reporters at the hospital during a press conference.

Animal experts don't believe that the tiger attacked for food. Jack Hanna, animal expert and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo in Powell, Ohio states that its possible someone may have "taunted" or "teased Tatiana."

"Were they taunting the animal? I don't know that right now. Were they throwing things that were making it angry? This is a first in this country. I've never heard of an individual (zoo visitor) being killed by an animal. It's much safer going to a zoo than getting in your car and going down the driveway," stated Hanna.

In 2006, a zoo worker was seriously injured by Tatiana while attempting to feed her, but survived the attack.

The zoo's two surviving tigers remain unexhibited while the investigation continues. The zoo currently has two species of tigers, one Siberian and one Sumatran tiger.


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President Bush signs Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008

December 27, 2007 On Wednesday, United States President George W. Bush signed into law a US$555 billion appropriation bill, called the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (aka H.R. 2764).

The bill will keep government agencies running through September 2008. It also includes US$70 billion, which will fund the military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan well into 2008.

The signing of the bill concluded a battle between Bush and the United States Congress, during which he threatened to use his Presidential veto. Even so, Bush complained about the final outcome of the bill:

"I am disappointed in the way the Congress compiled this legislation, including abandoning the goal I set early this year to reduce the number and cost of earmarks by half. Instead, the Congress dropped into the bill nearly 9,800 earmarks that total more than $10 billion. These projects are not funded through a merit-based process and provide a vehicle for wasteful Government spending," Bush said in a press release from the White House.


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

Here are some other hints and tips:

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

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

If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome! --User:Anonymous101 07:20, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

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