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47th Thessaloniki International Film Festival to open Friday

November 15, 2006 The 47th Thessaloniki Film Festival will open on Friday, November 17, 2006 in Thessaloniki, Greece. According to the Festival's officials, a record number of three hundred plus films will compose this year’s festival programme. The Venice Film Festival prize winner The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears and starring the award winner, British actress Helen Mirren, will be the opening film. According to the Festival's Director, this year's international competition section will "leans towards the adventure of narrative. It creates a world of vital stories, which film makers from four continents believe they must tell at any cost". Among the official guests of the 47th Film Festival are the French actress Emmanuele Béart, director Wim Wenders, and the American actress and singer Juliette Lewis, who will give a concert at the Mylos Hall, in Thessaloniki's Port. Also, the France-based Greek director Costa Gavras will give a seminar regarding the Greek-American actor-director, John Cassavetes.

According to the President of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, actor Georges Corraface, this year's bill of the Festival reaches 7.5 million Euro. From his side, the Minister for Culture, Giorgos Voulgarakis stated that the Ministry acts towards the increase of the International character of the Film Festival. Thessaloniki's Film Festival is regarded the most important cinema festival in the Balkans. Many famous actors, actresses and directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Faye Dunaway and Catherine Deneuve have been among the official guests of the Thessaloniki Film Festival during the last decade. Former Presidents of Thessaloniki's Festival were the film directors Theo Angelopoulos and Pantelis Voulgaris.


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Talk:The Yes Men troll Wharton Business School with slavery proposal

I have to admit, this is the first time I've heard of someone "trolling" offline. 68.39.174.238 20:57, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * lol. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  21:08, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Ali G is a good example of a non-online troll. Its the people who do it unintentionally that make euthanasia seem like a good idea. --Brian McNeil / talk 21:21, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

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User talk:Mcripper

Please Restore
Would you please give me a reason you have decided to blank many of our pages? I have also placed a message on WN:AAA about your behavior. You will be blocked. Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 21:54, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

No. Fuck You--Mcripper 22:00, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Your talk-page has been protected following personal attacks made by you. Please note that you will not be able to edit it from now on. Zeest(Talk)(Newpages) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 03:31, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

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U.S. Airways makes bid on Delta

November 15, 2006

In an unexpected move, has placed a $8 billion bid for Delta in the morning of November 15, 2006, rallying the, which closed at 12,251.71, a record high.

The offer to buy Delta once the -based airline emerges from bankruptcy protection by the middle of 2007 would give Delta's unsecured creditors $4 billion in cash and 78.5 million shares of US Airways stock. Delta has yet to file its own plan of reorganization.

If completed, the deal would combine two of the oldest and most storied airlines in the United States. Delta started as a crop duster in the 1920s and grew to make its base at the nation's largest airport. US Air started as a mail carrier in the 1930s and has gone through several mergers and two bankruptcies.

"Consumers will have more choice and more reach, and a carrier that has a cost structure of a low-fare carrier," US Air CEO said in a phone interview.

The last airline deal of this magnitude, United Airline's proposed purchase of US Airways, was blocked by the on  grounds in 2001, just before the Sept. 11 terrorist attack.

Management of Delta have not endorsed the deal, stating they wish to prevail as independent. On Wall Street, however, US Air (up $6.64 to $57.57) investors welcomed the proposal, sending the carrier's stock soaring more than 12 percent in midday trading. Investors also were pleased with Delta, with shares soaring 19 percent but then going back to modest gains. If the deal is completed the airline would operate under the name of Delta but nothing is set in stone.

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User:Momodamonkey

I'm back and ready to be active.

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Abramoff begins prison sentence

November 15, 2006

Jack Abramoff, the disgraced ex-lobbyist began his six year prison sentence today. Abramoff himself pled guilty on January 3, to three criminal felony counts in a Washington, D.C. federal court related to the defrauding of American Indian tribes and corruption of public officials. The following day he pled guilty to two criminal felony counts in a separate federal court, in Miami, related to his fraudulent dealings with.

On March 29, he was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of more than $21 million. His prison sentence was the minimum permitted under a plea bargain with federal prosecutors. Abramoff arrived at about 6:30 a.m. ET at a prison facility in western Maryland and began serving a nearly six-year prison sentence for a fraudulent deal to buy a fleet of casino ships in Florida. The camp is all male.

Stephen Finger, executive assistant at the prison, said all inmates work while there. Incoming inmates such as Abramoff typically are assigned to jobs such as food service work. Finger said that inmates can work their way up from low-level jobs paying 12 cents an hour to better positions paying up to 40 cents an hour.

Abramoff has ties to many Republican officials including former Representative, two of former Representative Tom DeLay's Aides, Senator Conrad Burns (lost on Election Day) and Representative.

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User talk:Harej/Archive02

Please block Gold-Horn
Please block Gold-Horn, at his request, he doesn't wish to edit any more and doing this will stop him. 195.188.50.200 14:39, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

November
that's "Ah'll be back." — Doldrums(talk) 14:42, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I was thinking exactly the same thing. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 14:44, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Any speicifics? My b-day's in November. Thunderhead (talk) 03:14, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

STOP
Stop harassing me on Wikiquote. The New User 23:12, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
 * MessedRocker currently has no registered account on Wikiquote. Please see his meta page. Thunderhead (talk) 23:31, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Competition
One of the ways of getting a point is: "Finding a public domain or copyleft image for an article..." does that include adding an image to an article that was in the Commons? --Nzgabriel | Talk 06:52, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, I see it has changed. --Nzgabriel | Talk 08:48, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

Contest prize
Hi there. I will sweeten the pot for your contest with a $50 contribution of my own as well, going to the highest point holder. It is conditional on you awarding your portion of the prize to someone. -- IlyaHaykinson 07:14, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

My points in the contest
Here is the my contribution... I have added one free image of Bombay-Stock-Exchange to the sensex news. Please could you help me to calculate my points. According to me, points are 14 (3 each for 4 news + 2 for the free image). Please revies and add your comments. Regards, Shyam  ( T / C ) 09:59, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * PM reshuffles Cabinet, Pranab Mukherjee is new Indian Foreign minister (Oct 24)
 * Manmohan Singh threatened on e-mail (Oct 27)
 * Two Pakistani militants arrested in south Indian city of Mysore (Oct 28)
 * Sensex crosses 13,000 mark (Oct 30)

Renames
Really? You can request a rename of another person's account if they are a vandal? Did you do this? How did it work? Nyarlathotep 12:09, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

News briefs
Hello Messedrocker, I have confusions regarding news briefs. Could we news brief for previous dates. I am asking this because all of the news briefs earlier was done on the same day. Regards, Shyam  ( T / C ) 09:33, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Re:Arab as a slur
The tag itself, although not very pleasant, may not be a slur. But, in this case, there is no need to use the word in the title. For example, when reporting the rape-slayings committed by the US military in Mahmoudiya, we did not confirm the race of the rapist soldier (I believe he was Caucasian) in the title. The same logic should apply here. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) 11:00, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Hugary
I feel honored that you have put a comment of mine near the top of your User Page. However, as it is taken out of context, I feel that other users may be confused about it. I certainly hope that they do not use it to form negative opinions of me. But for the record, I would like to say that the comment, with its deliberate broken English, was an attempt at levity and was followed by a "thanks" after Messedrocker corrected an article title, in which I had mispelled Hungary as Hugary. --SVTCobra 01:57, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, thank you for the clarification on your user page. You are too kind. I just didn't want to get any Hugarians on my case. --SVTCobra 02:11, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
 * After looking at it with you explanation, I realize it is not as funny. If you want to remove the explaination, that's cool. It was just that I saw it for the first time and thought "wow, I look like an idiot." So, basically, I'm indifferent. I haven't received any negative feedback from it, and like you said, it has been there a while. And now, my on-going rambling has surely taken away any fun or humor that was left in it. --SVTCobra 02:22, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the barnstar!
I really appreciate it! -- Zanimum 21:14, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Re: Holy edit conflict!
That's strange! I seen you updating the leads in recent changes and decided to update the third lead with the Wal-Mart story :-) F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  22:14, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Re: Contest
It's just a lack of time, mostly. I'll still be contributing, but not enough to participate in your contest :) --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 16:36, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
 * As with me. I will be contributing to the contest, but Real Life issues have made it hard to get on as much. Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 19:12, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

California Wikinewsies
Do you know of any California Wikinewsies, or even Wikimedians in general. This is somewhat urgent. -- Zanimum 21:34, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
 * You can disregard this question. I can pretty much officially say we've not got the Oscars. Despite my best efforts, they won't accept the blame for not sending me a copy of the credential application on time, something I have multiple reasons to blame them for. Anyway, have to pester the Academy monthly from now until this time next year, to make sure they acknowledge the internet's 10th most popular site as legit. --  Zanimum 22:11, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

what are you trying to do with the main page header
just curious, because your setting properties like background-position when you have a solid coloured background, thats not going to appear to move no matter how hard you position it. Bawolff ☺☻ 04:08, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Closing contest
The closing contest time of January 1, 2007 is UTC, correct? --Nzgabriel | Talk 05:00, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Yes. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  12:02, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Re: IRC
The mIRC somehow does not work. I typed in  but it says: unable to connect. I do not understand what is the problem. I guess I'll be stuck with CGI IRC :( F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  21:31, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * It worked fine for me. You have to put all of your infomrmation in, and type that. Are there any spaces at the end? 68.187.184.167 21:46, 15 November 2006 (UTC) unlogged.

Thanks!
Thanks, James, for the redirect help on the Chinese Wikipedia Publishes 100,000th Article article. -Richard 'Doc' Kinne 03:01, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

How am I? busy as usual. Good to hear from you regarding Wikinews, and that you're doing well. I'm not around because I'm not involved with any WMF projects, which is fine because I haven't room in my schedule for all the things I'm trying to do now!

Wishing you the best, and you know one or two of the places to contact me...  Amgine | m 02:34, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

Messy's Contest
Hi Messed. I would like to join your contest but everyone is ahead of me. Is it too late for me to join the contest? — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  22:44, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

I don't much like your ass-holiness
you block me for no reason, i'm tired of it -Edbrown05 07:27, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Worse than that, you produce a record of blocking that has no basis, provide a basis. -Edbrown05 07:36, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Messed, I hope you don't mind me jumping in. Take a look at the message title you just said. Incivility and Personal Attacks aren't that nice. Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 08:06, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Is that addressed to me or Ed? ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  08:08, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Ed. You didn't make the original comment :) Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 08:17, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Your thoughts, please.== ==

Have you read the posts in the discussion on the feature-length article ""Jezebel of Jazz," Anita O'Day dead at 87"?

In there, I have presented the case why the original headline (as written above) is correct. The original deadline is concise, exact, compact, creative and sparks intrigue in the readers' imaginations.

The first headline change was made with no discussion.

The change was grammatically and stylistically improper. My request for discussion several times was ignored.

Your thoughts and mediation are welcome. Mink Butler Davenport 00:17, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

RE: The Birthday Song
Excellent, Messed! That had me grinning from ear to ear. Highly appropriate, too! Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 01:41, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Unpublishing and Vandalism
Hi, I answered your comment in my talk page -thanks for the comment. Towsonu2003 00:01, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

You are getting very sleepy...
Enjoy! Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 05:14, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

article
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Talk:Taliban_claim:_Helicopter_in_Afghanistan_shot_down

unlock it. --Wikiaccount1 12:34, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Odd edit by IP
See User talk:Messedrocker/wiki/Wikinews:Water cooler/ - I'm presuming this is some sort of spam (it might also make sense to check if the IP is an open proxy). JoshuaZ 23:43, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

Just saw a note from you on my talk on Amgine departing
Hi!
 * xpost from :Similar xpost on

''I just made a major change here which seemed worth my time considering the skimpy and overly narrow focus of the original source articles. I know you're into the international side of matters, and it's a lot more relevant that way now. Since you're my sole contact over here (I know of too, I guess), and my log-in is currently blocked (corrupt password? I won't know til I get home to see email) I thought I ought to flag the item and request backup copy edits for style, etc. here. ''

 * I saw you edited the article a few days back, and I really don't know the ropes here!
 * Gotta run. I'm way overdue! Happy holidays! Nice to meetchya, Best wishes, and 24.128.38.95 17:32, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best for the forthcoming year. --Brian McNeil / talk 16:19, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Doldrums' Christmas
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, Messed. incidentally, Doldrums is happy to celebrate any event involving presents, liquor-filled cakes, decorated trees and playing about with figurines. — Doldrums(talk) 07:03, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Contest
Hey, I thought the contest ends on January 1, 2007 UTC. Why did you end it today? — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  02:05, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikiversity
You expressed interest in helping with Wikiversity's School of Journalism, so uuuuuh come on by!—Elatanatari 04:36, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

Proposal
It was only a proposal, but if French people are not allowed to propose anything, or to write on English Wikinews, it would be right to say it clearly. It was just an idea. Hégésippe | ±Θ± 08:12, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
 * We welcome all people of all backgrounds on English Wikinews. I didn't mean to offend you, or scare you off; I am far from perfect in speaking French so there is a great chance I have mistakenly addressed you rudely. That is not my intention. I apologize for my audacious ambition to speak in a new language. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  08:19, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

RE: Oh boy
Does this mean you're back? :) ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  22:28, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
 * ah NO! I am leaving all wikimedia projects that I am a member on, why? see this!
 * Thats too bad. I'm glad you consider us not evil yet (: hopefully we'll be the google of wikis (although googles not all good, they're the best big company I know of). Do you have any opinions on what wikipedia should of (or should) done/do to change this? (out of curiosity more then anything else, eventhough the chance of them doing anything is zip, I find it intreasting as to what people think could be done to improve it. Bawolff ☺☻ 08:45, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm talking about an entirely different matter,
why I brought it up there, I don't know. Fact: Dan100 makes comment to user page. Fact: user Dan100 history page doesn't record the comment. -Edbrown05 02:56, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Umm hope you don't mind me jumping in, but the history page for his user page should not show his editrs to other pages. perhaps you mean special:contributations ? user:Bawolff
 * What's a special:contamination page?
 * And furthermore, what is meant by "the history page for his user page should not show his editrs to other pages". I thought that was the porpose<!> -Edbrown05 03:46, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

 * sorry misspelt - special:contributions/Dan100. A user page history shows a history of a user page. for example http://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=user:Bawolff&action=history shows no edits today, but shows all edits to user:Bawolff (Including the vandals, and MessedRocker reverting the vandals). Bawolff -)(-: 04:08, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

 * User Dan100's user page doesn't show history, I have a problem with that. -Edbrown05 04:22, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * oh wait your talking about edits to that page. not edits that Dan made in general. Well I think I know why now. For some unknown reason he deleted and restored his user page several times between jan 4 - jan 5. If you were an admin you could see special:undelete/User:Dan100. Unfourtanatly I geuss you can only look at special:log/delete ( however there is no deleted history, so everything you see in the delete log is what I see). I have no idea why he did this. Bawolff -)(-: 04:31, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

 * hmm, wierd yess, i won't pursue this further. -Edbrown05 04:38, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Archiving the watercooler...
... was a bit early I think, many topics that were not debated yet were removed, I added some back already. I know there is a lot of apathy about those comments though.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 14:55, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Serial killer on the loose in Mumbai
I agree with your changes, the papers in Mumbai seem to be giving it a particularly sinister twist. Many street names in Mumbai and elsewhere in India are in English (we even have a "Royal" Western India Turf Club, 60 years after becoming a republic), remnants of the 200 years of association with the British. We also play cricket, use Commonwealth English, drive on the left-side of the road, and a host of other British stuff. You should visit Mumbai sometime! PVJ(Talk)(Newpages) 11:45, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Aha!
Didn't know about that, I supposed we didn't archive them... will do so in the future, thanks!--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 23:48, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Will do!--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 23:50, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Screenshot
I was confused because the template for the copyright only mentions software?--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:09, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

 * I guess screenshot can be interpreted in a wide sense as any screenshot, whereas in a narrow sense, it only refers to software screenshots.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:11, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Press release
I am confused. All news stories have to start out with a press release... what the hell? What's the difference, a press release IS a news story.

--66.131.7.78 21:42, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Wikinews cannot publish direct copys of press releases and claim them as our own. Thunderhead - (talk) 22:24, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Photo Req Template
Hi.

I have created a new template for photos and have included the email address for pictures you set up. I would just like to confirm that you are still using that account before i start using the template. Thanks --86.136.225.72 23:03, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
 * As far as I know, it is still functional. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  00:29, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

No sir!
No sir! I am not related to the new general in Afghanistan. Yes sir! we have the same last name. Well no sir! I have not traced the general's genealogy to see if we are related.

Could've been worse, he could have been General O'Neil. ;-) --Brian McNeil / talk 20:36, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Lol. What a coincidence! — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  23:20, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Not really, "McNeil" is a common name. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  23:22, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Yeah... that's true. There are also a lot of Mc's. — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  23:23, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Ahh! For one second I thought his first name was Brian! — F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  00:12, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Hmmm.......
Is Wikiyouth available to you? I can't get the forum either. Is this something on my end, or is there something going on with the server? --Thunderhead - (talk) 00:03, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
 * That's weird... Both sites don't work for me too. — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  00:38, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Both sites work from here terinjokes | Talk | Come visit the WikiBistro 10:31, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Same both sites work from here but youve got your self a bit/ a lot of vandilism going on!!--Markie 10:40, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Well done there - thanks for unblocking me as well - that was close!! --Markie 11:59, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Okay, working now. Thanks --68.187.184.139 00:22, 16 February 2007 (UTC) (Thunderhead unlogged)

Happy Birthday!
subst:Happy Birthday terinjokes | Talk | Come visit the WikiBistro 09:58, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

NeonNet
Sorry, no. I don't even know what NeonNet is, sorry. IronFist 02:52, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

XM and Sirius Announce Merger Deal
Could you look at XM and Sirius Announce Merger Deal again and see if it's okay now? This is my first article; I didn't realize that it was so different than Wikipedia's cite templates.

Thanks

TomXP411 00:44, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Draw Your Attention...
Hiya, Messed. I was wondering if I could draw your attention to the current RfA that Stevenfruitsmaak instigated for me. I'd love to get your comment on it. --Thunderhead - (talk) 01:22, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Accreditation
Should I knock on your door for a press card?--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 20:05, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

OS &CU
After the mild debate on ALERT, I have been bold and proposed this could you please have a look over, and sign if you agree Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 10:16, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

User:MessedRobot
As per this discussion, could you make MessedRobot fix redirects again? — Fellow Wiki  Newsie   (sign here!)  23:57, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Resignation
You're resigning? Is there any specific reason why?  Thunderhead  ►  19:56, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Please do not resign...If you resign, then I will too...this is ridiculous to resign over a policy discussion. You are a great contributer and we cannot lose you. DragonFire1024 19:57, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Whoa!
You serious about going? I hope it isn't over the image policy. --Brian McNeil / talk 19:58, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * It's a combination of the fact that there are people willing to defend something antithetical to wiki, as well as the fact that I have lost interest in Wikinews quite a while ago. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  19:59, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I hope you won't be leaving all the Wikimedia projects, but at least we can still work together on Wikiyouth. I am saddened to see you go, but I'm not going to force you to stay. Heh, you left right when I was developing my Wikinews tool. :P  Thunderhead  ►  20:00, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Sad to see you go :( You're always welcome, and you can always chat to me! See you on WY! --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 20:01, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Wikinews is probably the most draining project the foundation has started - as well as the one running closest to what you can get away with on copyright. I stick around because there's always new content to read - and in the wiki way you can make corrections and tidy it up.  There's always something to do, and something new to read.  I've enjoyed working with you on the wiki; you know more of the technical details than I do, and you've helped keep the place fun to be around.  I'll say that I'd hope you'd reconsider, but I won't push on it. --Brian McNeil / talk 20:09, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Messedrocker, I'm surprised by this, you are wikinews, you know wikinews better than most, like Brian says I've enjoyed working with you, and I'd hope you'd reconsider, but I won't push on it Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 20:22, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

 * *Sigh* Another one of the old gang leaving. Apart from saying that I have indeed enjoyed working with you, I guess there's nothing I can do. But, seriously, do you really want to leave the news business to these morons ? --+Deprifry+ 20:55, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, I too feel sad that you are leaving Wikinews. — Fellow Wiki  Newsie  21:03, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry to see go. Good luck to you in your future endeavours. It was fun while it lasted. --SVTCobra 23:33, 28 March 2007 (UTC) Hugary!
 * Sad to see such a good contributor go, see you around on Pedia or elsewhere! All the best!--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 12:00, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Messedrocker, sorry to see you leaving. I really enjoyed your contributions to the site.  If you decide to come back, I'm sure you'll find yourself welcomed right back! -- IlyaHaykinson 05:41, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Press Pass
I've been working and improving WikiPedia for some time now, and have come to a point where I would like to get into WikiNews. This would be a great start. ChristopherFlynn (talk) 02:01, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Skinning the wiki.
I've a variation of Datrio without all the curvey bits and a picture background. My idea for a skin involves a picture of a newspaper (rolled/folded broadsheet) similar to how Wikipedia has an open book. The picture is the hard part, I found stock photos that would be perfect - but licensing... --Brian McNeil / talk 13:11, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
 * If I've got this right you should be able to work on this css and share your redesign under View->Page Syle->Messedrocker (at least on Firefox). --Brian McNeil / talk 10:43, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

you're back (a little bit anyway)
Just couldn't stay away? Bawolff ☺☻ 19:17, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, for whatever reason, good to see you arround. Bawolff ☺☻ 19:24, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Sean and the G8
I don't know if you've followed the discussion over on WN:AR, but I think the best way to close off the discussion for the time being is if Sean can have a press pass with an expiry date. How feasible is that with your design? --Brian McNeil / talk 08:58, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Hi, Brian told me I was to ask you for an image of a wikinews Presscard, so thats what I´m doing :). Regards Sean Heron 07:43, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Look!
You're mentioned here. --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 19:06, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

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The Sad Fate Of the Comma,,,, 24.125.54.105

Press pass
Hi James, brianmc said me that talk to you for a press pass. I received my accreditation today. What do you need for make the press pass? a picture?. Regards, Loco085 14:48, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

 * Thank you for the answer, but they just help me with the pass. Regards, Loco085 23:39, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Admin
Congratulations, you have just been remade a sysop! Former administrators who resigned their adminship in good standing may be reinstated at the discretion of any bureaucrat.Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 19:44, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Obtaining mugshots
Hello,

I help maintain the following article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Channon_Christian_and_Christopher_Newsom

A photo of the accused murderers was recently removed due to questionable copyright information. Fortunately criminal mug shots are public domain and thus open source and can be readily uploaded to Wikipedia. The only problem is I won't be able to obtain mug shots of the accused murderers' because I lack a reporters credential. Another wiki editor referred me to WikiNews and suggested I ask an accredited member for assistance in obtaining mugshots

The images in question can be found on this commercial news site, though they can't be copied due to copyright laws.

http://www.volunteertv.com/special/headlines/5686076.html

Would you be willing to contact the Knox County Sherriff's office to obtain these mugshots?

http://www.knoxsheriff.org/

It should be fairly easy for you, since you are an official WikiNews reporter. Graham Wellington 17:37, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

RE: Copyedit
Hey, in reference to Nokia announces plans for iPhone competitor, it is Nokia that is making a knock off of Apple's iPhone. Eric Wester 04:18, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikinewsie bio
Hi, just seeing about the Wikinewsie website redesign, and noticing the bio part...

Reporting for Wikinews since 2004, Nick Moreau has focused his original reporting on North American entertainment and Canadian politics. His coverage ranges from interviews of Ontario provincial parliament and city council candidates, the latter of which which were quoted the Toronto Star newspaper, and uncovering the internet child-baiting of John Mark Karr, the false confessor in the Jon Benet murder investigations, to odder beats such as regular investigative coverage of the Tigger hit incident, while other news outlets left the story at the first unbalanced report. Moreau regularly gets professional photographers to volunteer their time and take photos at events around the continent, including as award shows, red carpets, and concerts. Moreau was a sports and history reporter for The Brampton Bulletin newspaper for two years.

Something like this, maybe? -- Zanimum 16:28, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Deletion requests - Template:PD-article
Since you removed this discussion without explaining why, I have reinstated it and would ask you to explain why you removed it. Thanks. Adambro 16:51, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Edbrown05 Request for ArbCom
I've proposed a request for arbcom relating to the recent situation with Ed. If you take issue with being listed as an involved party, please remove your name from that list. Otherwise, I suppose you'll be expected to make a brief statement on that page. irid t i [mailto:ironiridis@gmail.com e] 07:57, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Edbrown05 fiasco
See User:Ironiridis/Edbrown05 irid t i [mailto:ironiridis@gmail.com e]  15:48, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Press pass pretty pretty please, with cherries on top?
Hey James, could you send me a press pass please? :) I meant to ask for one a while ago but got lazy on it. --TUFKAAP 04:33, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I'll upload a new one tomorrow, the one on my user page is outdated. --TUFKAAP 04:09, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I've uploaded it. Use that one. --TUFKAAP 04:14, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

FlaggedRevs
If you have not already seen this, please look, comment, and vote both here and on bugzilla. Further assistance such as contact information for Google would be a very useful detail to share and help in petitioning for a listing in their news index. --Brian McNeil / talk 14:53, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Press pass
Hi, I'm supposed to ask you about a press pass? I'd like to do on-the-ground reporting for the G20 protests in London on 2 April. --Killing Vector (talk) 18:03, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Accreditation Expiration
Greetings, I wanted to let you know that our policy regarding accreditation has recently changed slightly. Specifically we've enacted an automatic expiration of accreditation after 2 years. You can very easily "re-up" your accreditation should you choose to, but at this point in time you're on the Inactive list. As such your accreditation will automatically be revoked on March 15th unless you request otherwise. Currently, posting to the following thread will keep your accreditation. At a later date, all Accredited reporters will be put in for that "re-up", at which time you'll be notified. Thank you, and should you have any questions, feel free to contact me on my talk page. -- Shakata Ga Nai ^_^ 20:47, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

New section
This is your last/only warning. The next time you vandalize a page, you will be blocked from editing Wikinews. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you want to do, since testing in articles will be reverted quickly. Δεν δοδγε  τ\c 20:54, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Learn the difference between vandalism and blatant incivility. Then, eat shit. harej (talk) 20:55, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
 * To be clear, I am referring to your comment "You guys are despicable. Your actions are the assumption of the worst faith possible. Kill all of yourselves." That is a clear personal attack, and could possibly be taken as a threat. Please stick to reasonable and constructive discussion in future.
 * By the way, you just earned yourself a block. Δεν δοδγε  τ\c 20:56, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Block-happy project, I'm seeing. Killiondude (talk) 22:17, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Conservapedia-like. Heh. This block was made because of the AGF-fail statement he did. --Diego Grez return fire 22:18, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Your project literally put a picture of a hanged man on Matthew's userpage, and is now not sure about whether they want to de-crat and de-sysop the person who led the AGF-FAIL tribe. Gr8 project here, all around. Killiondude (talk) 22:22, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

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Singapore student is world's fastest text messenger

November 16, 2006

Sixteen-year-old student Ang Chuang Yang of Singapore has earned a place in the record books, thanks to his fast thumbs.

Yang typed a 160-character SMS message in just 41.52 seconds, beating the previous record by seven-tenths of a second. The student was competing in a competition organized by SingTel.

The record was first set by 18-year-old Ben Cook of Utah, two years ago. He soon lost the record to a girl in Asia, then won it back last July, "significantly besting his own previous typing speed", says the website impulse.

Each record is set by typing a standard text chosen by Guinness World Records, the organization to which the record has been submitted. The message reads: "The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human."

He claims his secret is using a phone with a larger keypad. Speech-to-text software recently introduced by mobile company Nuance is not allowed for use under Guinness rules.


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Bill Clinton jokingly named professor at Columbia University

November 15, 2006

Columbia University President Lee Bollinger Wednesday jokingly named Bill Clinton to a professorship.

In opening remarks at the Kraft Program Series, "Challenges of New Democracies," he said that "the last time he was here I said that 'one more lecture,' and he'd be up for tenure. So, this is it. Today we welcome professor Bill Clinton."

Mr. Clinton and former Czech President Václav Havel were guest lecturers at the Morningside Heights campus. Havel is midway through a seven week writing residency at Columbia.

Both nations former leaders spoke about the challenges they faced during their times in office in order to bring the former Warsaw Pact countries into the West.

Havel mentioned that no one anticipated the rise of criminal mafias in the post-communist period, and that he and other dissidents imagined a swift transition from communism to democracy. He cited Czechoslovakia's 1948 destruction of civil society as a significant delay.

Clinton urged the United States to use its international economic power to improve the world.

Citing an even distribution of "intelligence and ability... throughout the world," with India and China's enormous population, he said that it's only a matter of time when "other people get their act together" and "have more people than we do" when, "as a nation, we won't be dominant."

Acknowledging increasing American reliance upon Chinese economic growth, Clinton said the Chinese government will shortly have "a trillion dollars in cash reserves" while the United States has "a combined annual budget and trade deficit of a trillion dollars."

Mentioning the Bush administration's tax cut given to him and others in his income tax class, he said that the United States "had to borrow money from (the Chinese government) to pay for my tax cut."

He also suggested that increasing American foreign aid to 0.7% of the U.S.'s $11 trillion Gross Domestic Product aid through cuts in the Department of Defense budget would "create a world with more partners and fewer adversaries."

Mr. Bollinger also mentioned the war in Iraq.

Criticizing a "dubious construction of a very vaguely identified threat of WMDs in Iraq," Mr. Havel questioned why planners failed to anticipate civil instability after initial combat operations.

Mr. Clinton declined comment citing his recent testimony before the Baker-Hamilton Commission and his wife Hillary's position as New York senator. He added, however, that "whatever she says, I'm for."

He acknowledged that it is an international best interest policy if Iraq "held together rather than falling apart, we would be better off if it had some measure of security and couldn't become a base for terrorist operations."


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Talk:Bill Clinton jokingly named professor at Columbia University

I will scan in the notes that I took at the event tomorrow at work but I have to get some school work done so this is it for now. Any questions, feel free to email me. Huckfinne 01:40, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Needs a better title
It's an intersting article, but it needs a title that fits it, possibly something along the lines of "Former US and Czech Presidents meet at Columbia University." "Bill Clinton named professor at Columbia University" is just misleading. Rob T Firefly 15:19, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

I restored the word dubious. The choice of words was president Havel's and not mine. See the video.Huckfinne 18:23, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

 * I agree that the title should be changed. It is misleading, and the joke isn't as notable as the actual content of the article. - Tzepish 19:45, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

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editprotected The fifth paragraph reads, "...he and other dissidents imaged a swift transition from communism to democracy" but should read, "...he and other dissidents imagined a swift transition from communism to democracy." Heavy Water (talk) 18:49, 29 December 2022 (UTC)
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Wikinews:Oscars 2008 co-ordination

I posted to Craiglist about the Oscar photo, and I have 40+ potential photographers, after eliminating the clear nutcases and most putrid of amateurs. Anyway, of what's left, we have really bang-on spectacular photographers, including actual pros who have shot the likes of Ozzy Osbourne,. So, how should we decide who goes? Should I post 10, let people vote for the top three, and the one with the most votes goes? Should I post 10, do approval ("support") voting, and choose whomever I feel most capable from the top three vote getters? Whatever the process, should Commons be allowed to participate? -- Zanimum 18:42, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I would say the best thing to do is post the ten, give us some time to talk about it and then let us vote. Ideally we should have a statement from each person to make sure they fully understand what is going to happen with the photos. Commons should be involved, but we need to remember a bad choice makes Wikinews look bad not Commons.--Cspurrier 20:20, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Amy Tierney: Entertainment photojournalist who has lived in Los Angeles for seven years. For the last two years, she has been an independent contract photographer for Wireimage. 1, 2

 * Michael Kirst: Member of the Professional Photographers of America. Clients include Peoples Liberation and William Rast clothing.

 * Christopher Ballesteros Lives right behind the Kodak Theatre, thus a geographic advantage.

 * Doug McNamee University of Washington Journalism degree, clients included the American Embassy, Coca Cola, Boeing, and China Airlines.

 * Jake Kauffman Sports and wedding photographer

 * Robin Laananen Clients include Rolling Stone, Epic Records, Sub Pop Records, Maxim Blender, Guitar World, Revolver.

 * Albert Chau clients include Apple, RadioShack, Monster Cable, Frameline Film Festival, San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.

 * Steven Barston Clients include People, Parade, King, Vibe, The Source, Revolver, TV Guide, Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, Alternative Press, Trace, Scratch, etc.

 * Jennifer Darling Has shot at the Playboy mansion for IN Magazine, but primarily shoots headshots.

 * Alan Zasi Did the Oscar red carpet in 1996 for the Australian Consolidated Press.

I'm leaning towards Amy, Robin, Steven, and Alan. Who does everyone else thing? Monday I'll be emailing the successful photog. -- Zanimum 22:35, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

 * In order of preference, I like Albert, then Robin, then Amy. However, all three of those seem to have done well at event photgraphy. I didn't see any event pictures from Alan. -- IlyaHaykinson 22:52, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Yes, that is true. He didn't send me an attachments either. --  Zanimum 17:56, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Having now seen some photos from the candidates I'd pick Amy, then Albert. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:03, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Is that everyone? I'm going to contact at half-past-noon, EST. --  Zanimum 15:24, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

 * No one? --  Zanimum 19:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Sorry Zanimum, all these geeks aren't interested in the Oscars. I wish you and your chosen photographer the best of luck.  If there aren't many others looking forward to it, I want to see what we end up with.  My listed preferences were based on photographers who showcased red-carpet pics instead of just artsy stuff.  When it comes time to put stuff up I'd like to see lots of semi-stubby articles to ensure we can use lots of pictures.  Having a reporter and photographer there means we can do a "cluster" of articles or a feature made up of small articles and a central piece.  --Brian McNeil / talk 20:09, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Good work on this Zanium. I favour Amy. Dan100 (Talk) 16:08, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

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Canada's west coast battles high winds

November 16, 2006 Currently, there are blackouts, heavy rain, and high winds in British Columbia. Over 220,000 BC Hydro customers have no power. Buildings have already collapsed and trees have been knowed down. Five Vancouver rivers were in danger of flooding, which rain fell at 10 mm an hour for more than six hours at midday.

The steel frame of a four-storey building under construction in Vancouver collapsed. Construction workers escaped injury, luckily they were on a coffee break at the time of the incident. The steel frame crushed cars in a parking lot and missed a truck driver.

Citizens had to evacuate a subdivision of 30 homes. The winds smashed trees into houses in West Vancouver.

"We have some real fears here with electrical problems," said Captain Rob Jones Cook of the Vancouver Fire Department. "This is impinging on electrical poles and lamp standards. We also have hydro bus lines running down two sides of the building." The Vancouver Fire Department says they have no idea as to why the building collapsed.

Winds are gusting at more than 100 kilometres an hour (62 mph) in some areas and rainfall amounts of 50 to 130 millimetres.

According BC Hydro spokeswoman Elisha Moreno, the hardest-hit areas are Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission, B.C. "We're trying to be optimistic and hoping it's by end of day today, but there may very well be customers that are into the early-morning hours before restoration," Moreno said.

Extensive ferry cancellations, road closures, and massive power outages are in effect until the storm ends.

The RCMP have advised people to stay home and off the highway.

The same heavy weather has also affected nearby Washington State, USA.

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User talk:203.177.115.75

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Doctor: Hoodies are a health risk

November 16, 2006

According to New Zealand doctor, Doctor Glenn Twentyman from Child, Youth and Family Services at Wiri, South Auckland, hoodies can be a health risk because they block sunlight which causes a vitamin D deficiency, thus weak bones and low energy.

Dr Twentyman said: "It's the hoodies and the hats and the downward glance of the teenagers, shading your face all the time."

Dr Twentyman said that every young person that he had tested showed a deficiency of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps vital minerals to be absorbed into the bones. Vitamin D is given to our body from the sun. "A lot of these kids stay away from sunshine. They don't hang out at the beach or in the bush. Some are into drugs and alcohol and a lot of it is indoor activity and night-time activity. They sleep during the day. They are wearing those hoods and literally they don't get out in the sun."

Even though vitamin D is usually absorbed through sun it can also be found in: fatty fish, liver, eggs, full fat milk and butter.

There is an increase in reports of vitamin D deficiency in Oceania. This is most likely because of people trying to cover up because of the higher risk of getting skin cancer due to the ozone hole over New Zealand. His comments come as evidence mounts of increasing vitamin D deficiency in Australasia, partly caused by covering up to avoid skin cancer. Also one student from Tangaroa College, Vincent Wesche, said that he wears a hoodie because "I don't want to lose my hair," also referring to rugby player, Carlos Spencer, "Carlos Spencer is starting to lose his hair from the sun."

Doctor Cameron Grant, from Starship hospital in Auckland, said that he had done a study for four years which found that infants living in Auckland did have a deficiency of vitamin D. "We know that vitamin D deficiency is a health issue in New Zealand. We know that people who are at risk of vitamin D deficiency are for example groups who keep themselves clothed and keep themselves indoors for religious reasons ... so his idea is not an unreasonable one." Another study also showed that 87% of pregnant woman living in Wellington were vitamin D deficient.

Dr Twentyman said that the people who are most likely to have a vitamin D deficiency are "depressed people and the elderly, such as those kept indoors in rest homes all day."

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Queen Elizabeth II to visit the United States

November 16, 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the Duke of Edinburgh are set to visit the United States in May 2007 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement.

This will be Her Majesty’s fourth State Visit to the United States.

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh welcomed President and Mrs. Bush on a State Visit to the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace in November 2003 – during that visit, Her Majesty paid tribute to the 'special relationship' between the United Kingdom and the United States.

A statement released by the White House read:

"Laura and I welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, for a State Visit in May 2007 to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement.

"The United States and the United Kingdom enjoy an extraordinary friendship that is sustained by deep historical and cultural ties and a commitment to defend freedom around the world. We look forward to Her Majesty's State Visit as an occasion to celebrate these enduring bonds."

The Queen herself mentioned the upcoming visit in this week's Speech from the Throne during the British State Opening of Parliament.

"The Duke of Edinburgh and I look forward to our State Visit to the United States of America in May 2007 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement."

Virginia officials coordinating the ongoing Jamestown commemoration have scheduled an America's Anniversary Weekend event on and near Jamestown May 11, 12, and 13.

Jamestown, the first British settlement of North America, was established in the name of His Majesty, King James I of England.


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Joseph Kabila declared winner of Congo Presidential election

November 16, 2006 Incumbent President Joseph Kabila has been declared the winner of the 2006 Presidential elections by the Independent Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Chairperson of the electoral commission, Apollinaire Malu Malu, announced that Kabila polled 58 percent of the vote to his rival Jean-Pierre Bemba's 42 percent, in the run-off vote held on October 29.

Kabila has called for calm following the announcement by the election commission.

Bemba has released a statement saying he does not accept the declared election result. Bemba and his supporters have previously disputed the provisional results announced by the commission.

Kabila is the world's youngest head of state, getting the title as leader of Congo in 2001, after his father, Laurent-Desiré Kabila was assassinated in 2001.

Election officials have rejected claims of fraud. International observers monitoring the polls have said that despite some problems, the polling was largely free and fair.

Kinshasa is tense amidst fears that violence between the two leaders' armed supporters may break out. The U.N. peacekeeping force has stepped up security, deploying tanks on the streets of the capital.


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U.S. President arrives in Singapore

November 26, 2006

U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Singapore the morning of November 16, beginning a week-long tour of Asia. He was greeted by Singapore's  and discussed trade and terrorism issues with the Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

After a week of losses in the midterm election, Bush told an audience about the expansion of trade in Asia.

Mr. Bush also delivered his keynote address at the 's Cultural Center; the US' commitment to security and free trade in the region were the most emphasised topics. Among other subjects, he spoke on:

 * Regional security including the threat of terrorism and ongoing nuclear crisis in North Korea.
 * US continued engagement in Asia to confront security threats including N. Korea's nuclear ambitions and terrorism and address these challenges at global level
 * Free trade and trade expansion most certain path to Asian prosperity to lasting prosperity
 * Reviving the doha trade talks
 * An Asia Pacific-wide free trade area

Bush also called for US-Asian co-operation to fight with infectious diseases such as HIV-AIDS and avian flu.

Mr. Bush will be heading to to for a state visit and the  (APEC) forum.

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Talk:Singapore student is world's fastest text messenger

There are conflicting reports about the timing, the SingTel site says that time taken was 43.44 seconds, all other sources, however, say that the timing was 41.52 seconds, could anyone verify?

Timlee90 11:06, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

You are weird
Nearly three years and nobody's removed the text "You are weird" from the page? Yeesh. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.158.232.31 (talk) 16:01, 28 June 2009 (UTC)


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Apologies, forgot to sign in before writing the article (I originally wrote the article) :-P

Timlee90 11:06, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Hi, could you say how you came to this information, i.e. where you there, do you have a press release, or something in that direction. Thank you. Regards 84.164.3.193 11:37, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

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Apologies again, i may have mis-used the "Original Reporting" tag. I actually watched it on a live stream on TV, does this count as original reporting? If it's not, please pardon the error and kindly remove the tag. Thanks!

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U.S. soldiers kill 9 suspected al-Qaeda members near Baghdad

November 16, 2006

United States forces killed nine suspected al-Qaeda members in a raid at a town around 12 miles south of Baghdad on Thursday.

Soldiers told residents in the area to get out of their homes after they noticed several armed men in a nearby wooded area. The soldiers then asked for air support, which killed nine of the insurgents. The insurgents were wearing high explosives, say the soldiers.

Nine other suspected insurgents were arrested in the raid.


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Jolie finds playing slain journalist's wife challenging

November 16, 2006 Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie in a recent interview with the press acknowledged that playing slain journalist Daniel Pearl's wife in the new movie, A Mighty Heart, was a challenge in itself as she has to portray her strength amid the loss of her husband. Jolie said she wants to make the world understand this woman and her family.

Dan Futterman portrays Pearl and Jolie plays Mariane Pearl who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002. He was on a research assignment on Islamic militants in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

"We need to tell the story of Daniel Pearl and the reason we are making this film is because it's very important to have a dialogue between the two cultures," Jolie told an Indian daily on Thursday in Mumbai. Jolie arrived in India last month to begin work on filming portions of the movie there.

Due to security concerns this movie could not be filmed in Karachi, Pakistan and its venue was shifted to western Indian cities of Pune and Mumbai. This movie is produced by Brad Pitt who is also Jolie's partner.

Jolie is most famous for her roles in Girl, Interrupted for which she won an Oscar, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, the 2001 blockbuster.


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Flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah border becomes more peaceful

November 16, 2006

The flag-lowering ceremony at the between India and Pakistan, known for the aggressive and hostile manner in which it is carried out, has become more peaceful; at least on the Indian side so far.

To cries of Pakistan Zindabad (Long live Pakistan) and Jai Hind (Long live India) from the audience the two Border guards detachments at the Wagah gate have entertained visitors each evening. With warrior-like stamping and gesturing, they perform the ritual of “beating the retreat” (the lowering the colours) on their respective sides of the Border and closing the gates for the night.

Until now, the ceremony has been performed symmetrically by the two detachments, but the aggression has been ameliorated by (very cursory) handshakes by the two duty officers.

India has announced that on the Indian side, at least, the tone will be much less aggressive in future. It has yet to be seen if Pakistan will follow suit.


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User talk:Hrothulf

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i think the two articles can be merged into one. — Doldrums(talk) 16:07, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Can I use a #REDIRECT ? Can I merge them with the new headline? --Hrothulf 16:26, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * sure :) — Doldrums(talk) 16:29, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

nice work! i look forward to more such contributions from you. — Doldrums(talk) 16:53, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

thanks for replacing copyvio & press release
I couldn't remember that templates name for the life of me. Although both work (The press release is copyrighted- GFDL), the press release template's better. Thanks. Bawolff ☺☻ 05:35, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

german speakers
can also be found here. — Doldrums(talk) 10:44, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

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House Democrats name Pelosi speaker

November 16, 2006

Nancy Pelosi was chosen by in the U.S. House of Representatives to take the title and role of House Speaker on Thursday. Unanimously chosen, Pelosi will be the first woman Speaker in US history.

While calling for unity within the Democratic party as the party votes as to who gains leadership positions within the House and for the first time in 12 years. Within moments of being officially chosen Speaker-Elect she pushed forward her nomination of Representative John Murtha for the No. 2 post in the House — majority leader. Voting is now going on in this contested race between Murtha and Representative Steny Hoyer, the current Democratic Party second-in-command.

Pelosi takes the position in January, taking over for. Hastert confirmed that he would not seek election as House Minority Leader in 2007.

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Philippines: Graphic Outsourcing Spells Savings for Global Businesses
Hi Danessa. You're going to have to make your article sound less like an ad, to get it published. -- Zanimum 15:56, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

hi, Nicholas. okay, thank you. i'll be editing my work. - danessa 02:18, 17 November 2006

Danessa, are you aware that this seemed to be an exact copy of a company press release? I put a tag on the article with some suggestions for improvement, but it seems that in the meantime an admin deleted it. Better luck with the next story. --Hrothulf 21:12, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

okay. not a problem.

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French inspection: North Korean ship has no illegal cargo

November 16, 2006

Officials on the island of  said that a North Korean vessel they searched today had no illegal cargo.

The ship was searched by French to enforce  imposed by an October 14 resolution of the United Nations Security Council.

The UN passed Resolution 1718, imposing new sanctions on North Korea, in response to a test in October. The ship was searched at the small French island of Mayotte. The BBC reports that this may be the first search of a North Korean vessel under the new sanctions regime.

Update: November 17, 2006, Press agency AFP reported last night that French authorities plan to continue inspecting the ship until the end of the week.


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This article looks about ready to me. It is timely, and has multiple sources. The only question in my mind is that the article is flagged as an original journalism piece, but User:Brian_New_Zealand hasn't yet given any details on his original journalism.

Brian, any thoughts? I'm very new here, but I like this article.

Richard 'Doc' Kinne 16:26, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

 * OR here is the use of primary sources to write the article. — Doldrums(talk) 16:32, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Written from whitehouse press release and a reading a transship from the 2006 British opening of parliament. Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 18:24, 16 November 2006 (UTC)


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Mobile homes exploded as tornado kills eight in North Carolina

November 16, 2006

Touching down at 6:30 a.m.(EST) this morning in North Carolina, a tornado has killed eight people. Some mobile homes exploded, while others were moved off their foundations, according to Bob High, a reporter for the News Reporter newspaper. Strong winds threw one couple from their home into the neighbor's yard, he added.

Several people are reported to be missing and as many as 200 emergency services people, along with trained dogs, are currently searching for them. Fears are that some may be trapped under the rubble.

Red Cross teams are being assembled. They will enter the area as soon as Columbus County Emergency Services deem it is safe.

As of 12:32 p.m.(EST), there are still tornado warnings active in the area.

The storm has left thousands without power.


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Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale "by owner"

A proposed hotel that was supposed to be built at the corner of Elmwood and Forest Avenues in Buffalo, New York is apparently off the table. The former proposal was going to be called The Elmwood Village Hotel and would have consisted of 72 rooms and cost between $7 to $10 million American dollars to build.

Today several unknown individuals were seen removing a sign that was dedicated to the "Elmwood Village Gateway," which signifies the beginning of the Elmwood Village at the formerly proposed project's location.

Nearly an hour later the men replaced the sign with a different and unexpected sign: "For Sale: 5 commercial parcels and 1 carriage house, By: Owner." Those 5 "parcels" are 1109-1121 Elmwood and 999 Forest Avenue, which is located in an illegal alley, according to the City of Buffalo, behind the 5 other properties on Elmwood. Hans Mobius owns all properties named in the sale.

Sam Savarino, CEO of Savarino Companies never owned the properties and has repeatadly told Wikinews in exclusive interviews that he still had a "contract to buy the properties" and on October 2, 2006 told Wikinews in an exclusive interview that he "extended" the "agreement to purchase the property[s] and will have it under contract for what we hope is a sufficient period of time."

"He [Mobius] is undoubtedly concerned because he has lost some tenants and is a bit impatient. I think he has properly portrayed the situation," said Savarino in an exclusive interview with Wikinews.

Savarino also says that there may be "legal issues" to work out now, before anything else can move forward, regarding the proposal.

"There are some legal complexities that must be sorted out before anything can happen there," added Savarino.

The welcome sign was; however, not removed entirely. The sign was placed, facing the same direction of north, on the side of the Forest Plaza Art Gallery, a new art gallery located on the corner of Forest and Elmwood.

Nancy Pollina, owner of Don Apparel which was located at 1109 Elmwood, but closed on October 14, 2006 considers this a possible "victory" in regards to the lawsuit filed against the hotel to stop it from being built, alleging that several laws were broken, including not performing an Environmental Impact Study before the proposal was approved by the city, during its approval and the proposal was "rushed." Patricia Morris, who operates Don Apparel with Pollina, Angeline Genovese and Evelyn Bencinich, owners of residences on Granger Place which abut the rear of the proposed site, Nina Freudenheim, a resident of nearby Penhurst Park, and Sandra Girage, the owner of a two-family residence on Forest Avenue less than a hundred feet from the proposed hotel's sole entrance and exit driveway, were also plaintiffs in the lawsuit. They filed the suit with a lawyer representing them, Arthur J. Giacalone, on April 25, 2006 in New York State Supreme Court, but the case has never gone to a courtroom.

Giacalone believes that a press release issued in July regarding the project was nothing but a statement to "save face," but that the placement of the for sale sign might be a way of convincing Savarino to speed up the sale of the properties.

"I thought all along that Savarino’s July press release might be no more than an effort to save face. But we have no way of knowing.  Similarly, Mobius might have put the for-sale sign up in an attempt to pressure Savarino into closing the deal.  There’s no way to tell," said Giacalone in an exclusive interview with Wikinews.

In regards to the lawsuit, Giacalone thinks it may now be in "limbo."

"The lawsuit still sits in limbo," added Giacalone.


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shld this be Properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal for sale "by owner," proposal reportedly dead. incidentaly, why "reportedly"? if there's a for sale sign, then the headline shld read something like "marked for sale". — Doldrums(talk) 18:12, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Give me some time here :) I am currently working my sources that are directly connected to the project. There are some who say the project is dead and that this is a "victory." Until I can get confirmation that this is not the case...Also its not published yet :) DragonFire1024 18:16, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

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Quotes (still to come) are from exclusive interviews by said parties. The report is not yet news around here yet as this just happened within the past few hours (2max) and this is fresh off the press. So far no one local even has the reports. DragonFire1024 18:16, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Due to the sensitivity of the article and the substantial news it brings around here in Buffalo, I am publishing as breaking, and willa dd quotes as I get them as I do not have a lot of time to wait for them today. DragonFire1024 18:33, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * The quotes are from e-mail interviews I performed with Savarino and the Attorney in the lawsuit. DragonFire1024 19:22, 17 November 2006 (UTC)


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Economist Milton Friedman dies at 94

November 16, 2006

Nobel laureate Milton Friedman has died at the age of 94, his family announced. Friedman is considered to be one the most influential economists of the past century.

Friedman won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1976 and essentially defined the theory of Monetarism. He served on U.S. President Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board and significantly influenced post-WWII economic policy in the U.S.

He was a leading figure in the Chicago school of economics.

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Two Brampton residents announce 2010 Ontario mayoral intentions

November 16, 2006

With the 2006 Ontario municipal elections out of the way since Monday, the next scheduled for 2010, one would think campaigning was over. However, Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell already has two competitors aiming to take her down in four years time.

Her first two announced competitors are set to complete: John R. A. Moulton, who finished third in the last election, and political newcomer Tom Argyll.

When asked by Wikinews for general comments about the election, Moulton replied "I will be back!!!!"

Argall, who pens under the self-described "pretentious" pen name of T. Gregory Argall, announced his intentions after asking candidates for information, and writing about this experience on website The Brampton News.

"This is no longer just a study in sociology. This not simply a game of "can-I-get-elected?" It is a serious undertaking and I will follow through if elected," Argall says on his campaign MySpace account. "I was born in Brampton and I have lived here all my life. This city is important to me."

Neither candidate can spend money on campaigning, nor accept donations, until registered for their shot at the top job until the city begins accepting submissions in 2010. This is believed to be the earliest any would-be Brampton mayoral candidate has stated their intention, due to the fact the span between previous municipal elections was two, then three years.

Moulton received 5.9% of the vote, for third place. Sunny Gandhi and Amjid Iqbal both received fewer votes, while front runners Susan Fennell and Raj Sharda took 74.8% and 14.1% respectively. Sharda had been endorsed by the Toronto Star newspaper.

Moulton's message also stated that "We can not put the environment on the back burner / We have to react now!!!"


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john moulton  		 hide details	 Nov 14 (2 days ago) to		Nicholas Moreau  date		Nov 14, 2006 2:07 PM subject		Re: Quote requested for article mailed-by		sympatico.ca I will be back!!!! We can not put the enviroment on the back burner We have to react now!!! - Hide quoted text -

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I'm planning to complete a mayoral results article for Wikinews.org and TheBramptonNews.com tonight. I was wondering if I could get just a quick quote from you, Mr. Moulton, on the election results, and your campaign experience.

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Talk:Tsunami alert lifted for Japan and Russia

This needs to be removed from the top of the Main Page as Breaking News at this point, I think. However, I don't know how to do that.

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Alleged Russian spy captured in Montreal, Canada

November 16, 2006

An alleged Russian spy was arrested in Montreal, having threatened national security. The man is identified as a Russian spy and has been living under a false name.

As he prepared to board a plane out of Canada, Canada Border Services agents took the man into custody at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Tuesday. Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day and Immigration Minister Monte Solberg signed the document that authorized the man's arrest.

This document is called the national security certificate and is rarely used. The certificate alerts Ottawa about possible threats to the country. The ministers of immigration and public safety are obliged to sign the national security certificate.

"The government's most important duty is to ensure the security of all Canadians. A security certificate has been issued ... against a foreign national. He is now in custody in Montreal," said Melissa Leclerc, spokeswoman for Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day. "A foreign national alleging to be a Canadian citizen named Paul William Hampel was arrested in Montreal after a national security certificate under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was issued against him."

The man came to Canada several years ago with the name of Paul William Hampel, and is now reported to be false. Officials at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are working on identifying the man who entered Canada years ago.

"He is now in custody in Montreal. This is not a counter-terrorism case. More information will become available as the Federal Court process unfolds. Any speculation about the individual's other nationality is premature at this point," Barbara Campion, a spokesperson for CSIS.

Ottawa believed the man had been "engaging in an act of espionage or an act of subversion," and "belonged to an organization that there are reasonable grounds to believe engages."

"I don't think we're going to get the most intimate of details, no, not at all," he told CTV Montreal....We'll see a public version of the allegations that will be released by the federal court judge who is going to be responsible for reviewing the basis upon which cabinet will have declared this individual subject to a security certificate. beyond that, though, we may see things settle more quietly between governments," said David Harris, former chief of strategic planning at CSIS.

"There are also influence operations where countries might try to influence their expatriates and émigré communities in Canada. Beyond that, there is a real appetite building among many countries for technological secrets," he said. "They can be of use to industries of the sponsoring nations and these things can have values in the billions for the economies of those countries undertaking these operations."

Reports say the man's methods in Canada matched the techniques used by the Russian intelligence agency's Directorate S, which runs the Russian spy network.

Twenty people since 1991 have been charged under the Security Certificate legislation in Canada. The last time it was used was in 2003.

The court hearing for the man being held in Montreal will be on Wednesday. It is still unclear if the hearing will be in Ottawa, the nations capital, or in Montreal.

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Britain's "Grey Train Robbery" solved

November 16, 2006 Two elderly women whose CCTV pictures were shown in newspapers across the UK on Thursday after they were caught on camera stealing a bag at a railway station in Sunderland have turned themselves in.

The police has announced that women admitted the offence and have received an official caution in a case variously dubbed the "Grey Train Robbery" and "Gran Larceny."

The women contacted police services after the case received major newspaper and media coverage under headlines such as "Nans on the Run" and "Artful Codgers."

A security camera image released by police showed two grey-haired women, in their 60s or 70s, wearing knee-length skirts, white blouses and overcoats at Sunderland station.

Police had appealed for help in finding the women after a student's bag was stolen from a station platform.

"They handed themselves in," police announced in a statement. "They subsequently were interviewed and admitted the offence. Both received police cautions."

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New Zealand girls planned "undie run" defended by politician

November 17, 2006

New Zealand politician and head of the United Future party, Peter Dunne, has defended the group of 12 girls from St Margaret's College who attempted to do an "undie run" through Christ's College. Both schools are located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

According to newspaper, The Press, the 12 year 13 (seventh form) girls were stopped by staff who worked for Christ's College when they arrived at the school in their underwear.

It has been reported that the girls' punishment is to banned from the Leavers Dinner that takes place at the end of the year. Dunne replied to this report by saying: "Let’s put this into perspective. It's simply end of year hijinks. There is no malice involved and in comparison with other activities that teenagers get themselves into, this really is at the low end of the spectrum. I agree that schools need to be vigilant especially as the end of year approaches, however I think they may have gone a little over the top in punishing students for what is traditionally a harmless bit of fun."

Dunne said: "The tradition of undie runs at Christchurch high schools has been going on for many years in good spirits. Such heavy-handedness is political correctness gone mad. It is traditional for Christchurch schools to get up to such antics at this time of year. While the public expects a certain standard of behaviour I would doubt if many people would be offended by such an event as occurred on Monday."

It is said by a person that works for Mr. Dunne that he may have participated in the "undie runs" when he was a teenager.

Simon Leese, principal of Christ's College, said: "Underwear runs were a dangerous practice."

Claudia Wysocki, executive principal of St Margaret's College, did not comment as it is private and only concerns the girls involved, their parents and the school.

Dunne said: "Kids will be kids; if we are unnecessarily pedantic they will inevitably be compelled to rebel in more destructive ways."


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Canadian Prime Minister to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao in Vietnam

November 17, 2006

Stephen Harper is set to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Harper arrived in Hanoi at about 7:30 a.m. ET on yesterday.

On Wednesday, the Chinese government proposed the meeting during the APEC conference between the two leaders, the Chinese government withdrew from the meeting right after Harper agreed to it. They said they would signal at the eleventh hour that its president would meet with Mr. Harper. They added that China rejects any criticism of its human-rights situation.

Harper vowed to speak his mind on human rights issues regardless of Chinese sensibilities. "We'll talk in a frank manner and we won't accept conditions on the subjects of discussion," Harper said.

"I think Canadians want us to promote our trade relations worldwide. We do that. But I don't think Canadians want us to sell out important Canadian values of belief in democracy, freedom and human rights — they don't want us to sell that out to the almighty dollar," said Harper.

"This is not the only incident of the Chinese demanding or asking for a meeting and then declining it once it is accepted and it is a pattern that kind of perplexes us," he said.

China's human rights has been raised by former Prime Minister Paul Martin when Hu visited Ottawa last year. Martin said he had a full discussion of human rights with the Chinese president and had raised the cases of 10 Falun Gong members.

"The Chinese government attaches great importance to China-Canada relations," said Jiang Yu, a Beijing foreign affairs spokeswoman. "During the APEC meeting, President Hu Jintao and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet."

Ottawa said it would like to discuss a number of issues, including the case of, Huseyincan Celil, a Chinese-Canadian who is being held in a China prison for allegedly having links to Muslim separatist extremist groups in his native Xinjiang province.


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Tommy Thompson shows interest in 2008 run for the White House

November 17, 2006 Ex-Wisconsin Governor has decided to launch an exploratory committee early next year to explore a possible 2008 White House bid. Thompson is one of three large Republican candidates to form exploratory committees in the past week. Senator (-Arizona) and Former New York Mayor  both have formed committees; Giuliani's has already begun work and McCain's will begin work after the Christmas holiday.

"I will be forming an exploratory committee for president after the first of the year, and then I will be spending time in Iowa and other states across the country," Thompson said in an interview. Thompson went on to say that his experience as a former Wisconsin governor and as health secretary during President George W. Bush's first presidential term would be valuable assets in what is becoming more crowded and is expected to be quite competitive.

Other potential Republican candidates include Massachusetts Governor, Arkansas Governor , Senators of Tennessee and  of Kansas, and former House Speaker. California Representative already began his run last month.


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Islamic groups protest Pakistani rape law reform

November 17, 2006 Islamist groups have vowed large scale protests after Pakistan's amended laws to transfer rape cases from Sharia courts to.

Sharia courts in Pakistan, based on Islamic religious law, try rape cases under "" laws instituted in 1979. The laws say that a rape victim must herself face charges unless she can produce four Muslim male witnesses to the rape. The maximum sentence for adultery is death by.

The laws are widely condemned by women's rights groups as an almost impossible burden of proof. Human rights groups have long campaigned for changes to the religious laws. On Wednesday, Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the amendments.

A coalition of Islamic parties, the (MMA), which forms the Parliamentary opposition, has opposed the changes, saying it encourages "free sex". The MMA says that its members will resign from national and provincial assemblies in protest.


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2006 MLS championship goes to Houston Dynamos

November 17, 2006

Ninety minutes wasn't long enough to decide the Major League Soccer's 2006 Championship game last Sunday between the Houston Dynamo and the New England Revolution. At the end of regulation play the score stood at 0-0.

Two 15 minute overtime periods commenced. In the 113th minute Revolution striker Taylor Twellman finally put the ball into the net from 18 meters out, giving New England a 1-0 lead. Minutes later - one commentator mentioned it happened while New England was still celebrating its goal - Houston's Brian Ching, with a header assist from Brian Mullan, brought the score back to a tie at 1-1.

Five minutes later the championship game went into a best-of-five penalty kick period.

Making the final score 4-3, Brian Ching made the winning kick that finally gave Houston the 2006 Major League Soccer championship as the record crowd of 22,427 in Frisco's Pizza Hut Park watched.


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Riots in Tonga

November 17, 2006

Rioting erupted in Tonga today in protest at the slow pace of democratic reform, with rampaging protesters setting fire to buildings and overturning police and government vehicles. The violence erupted two months after the death of the South Pacific nation's conservative king.

Rioting crowds overturned cars, looted and set fire to shops and offices, and stoned government buildings including the prime minister's office.

"Five or possibly six people appear to have been killed," Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said. Downer said the situation was serious, and Australia and New Zealand had troops and police on standby to fly to Tonga, but Tongan authorities have said they can control the situation. Chinese-owned shops were being targeted and the police had been powerless to help, he said. "It's scary," witness Linny Folau told the Matangi Tonga online magazine, saying rioters were jumping and dancing to loud music in a park opposite parliament. Clouds of black smoke hung over large areas of the normally sleepy capital, including the offices of the company Shoreline, partly owned by King George Tupou V, one witness told Reuters. The rioting began after parliament went into recess for the year without voting on proposals for sweeping democratic reforms to Tonga's semi-feudal system.

Late on Thursday evening, however, the Tonga-Now website quoted prominent pro-democracy member of parliament Akilisi Pohiva claiming victory and urging demonstrators to stop looting and go home.

New Zealand and Australia condemned the violence and warned their nationals in Tonga to stay away from large gatherings. Winston Peters said New Zealand, which has long-standing links with Tonga and a large expatriate Tongan community, would help the island nation to recover from the violence and damage, but for now the issue was a domestic matter. In August 2005 public servants staged a six-week strike over pay that halted services at hospitals and schools. There are no universal elections in Tonga, where 10 of the 14 cabinet posts in government are appointed by the monarchy for life. However it appears now that the government has agreed to new elections in 2008 in which a majority of the parliament would be directly elected by popular vote.

When he succeeded his late father in September, King Tupou V signalled some democratic changes.

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UCLA student tasered repeatedly

November 17, 2006

UCLA police tasered a student who repeatedly refused to show ID while the officers were making a usual 11:00PM safety sweep of a campus library. Tasers are meant to be non-lethal weapons which immobilize people by discharging an electrical charge into their bodies. Their use has been considered controversial.

A statement put out by the University of California, LA police department says that the student, Mostafa Tabatabainejad, 23, was asked to leave multiple times during the incident and refused. It goes on to say that when officers tried to escort him out of the library he continued to refuse to cooperate.

Some witnesses refute this statement saying that Tabatabainejad had been walking toward the door of the library when police grabbed him.

Police tasered Tabatabainejad multiple times after the student attempted to encourage other students to join him in his act of resistance. This action was caught by another student via a cell phone. The video has been posted to YouTube. Tabatabainejad repeatedly said in the video that he would leave, but they would not let him.

This is the third incident this month where the Los Angeles police department has been taped engaging in controversial behavior.

Acting Chancellor Norman Abrams in a statement promised an investigation saying that the safety of the university students is a paramount concern.

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Teenage boys rape 13-year-old in Zurich, film act on cellphone

November 17, 2006

A group of 13 teenage boys raped a 13-year old school girl in last weekend, reports the website of the German language newspaper . The report says that the girl was raped repeatedly and the act was filmed on.

Six of the suspects are Swiss nationals, two come from, one comes from , two from the , one from the and one from. All live in Zurich.

All the suspects were arrested on Thursday. Police secured 3 mobile phones. Police say that securing the phones ensures the movies don't get published on the Internet and cannot spark potential copycat acts.

The alleged act took place in the flat of an 18-year-old colleague of a 15-year-old friend of the victim. The victim and four of the arrested suspects attend the same school Schulhaus Buhnrain in Zurich Seebach.

According to 20 Minuten, the families of the perpetrators have now massively threatened the victim.

Verena Lang Temperli, a school official, told 20 Minuten that this case is a problem of society itself, not a problem of the school.