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User talk:Bright Knave

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User talk:Ramir

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User talk:Thunder09

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User talk:ZulfikharGaspar

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User talk:Liber cujetator

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User talk:Tgr

'''I am unlikely to find messages left here. If it is important, urgent or not entirely related to Wikinews, please use my huwiki talk page to leave a message.'''

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User talk:Biggorilla99

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User talk:Hamish.MacEwan~enwikinews

Welcome
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Your account will be renamed
Hello,

The developer team at Wikimedia is making some changes to how accounts work, as part of our on-going efforts to provide new and better tools for our users like cross-wiki notifications. These changes will mean you have the same account name everywhere. This will let us give you new features that will help you edit and discuss better, and allow more flexible user permissions for tools. One of the side-effects of this is that user accounts will now have to be unique across all 900 Wikimedia wikis. See the announcement for more information.

Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Hamish.MacEwan. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Hamish.MacEwan~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

Your account will still work as before, and you will be credited for all your edits made so far, but you will have to use the new account name when you log in.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Yours, Keegan Peterzell Community Liaison, Wikimedia Foundation 23:15, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

Renamed
 This account has been renamed as part of single-user login finalisation. If you own this account you can |log in using your previous username and password for more information. If you do not like this account's new name, you can choose your own using this form after logging in: . -- Keegan (WMF) (talk) 06:32, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

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User talk:Goodsprite

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User talk:Larineso

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User talk:Anti-Colonel Sanders

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User talk:ThinkDifferently

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User talk:Weatherman1126

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User talk:Silent Dave~enwikinews

Welcome
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Your account will be renamed
Hello,

The developer team at Wikimedia is making some changes to how accounts work, as part of our on-going efforts to provide new and better tools for our users like cross-wiki notifications. These changes will mean you have the same account name everywhere. This will let us give you new features that will help you edit and discuss better, and allow more flexible user permissions for tools. One of the side-effects of this is that user accounts will now have to be unique across all 900 Wikimedia wikis. See the announcement for more information.

Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Silent Dave. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Silent Dave~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

Your account will still work as before, and you will be credited for all your edits made so far, but you will have to use the new account name when you log in.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Yours, Keegan Peterzell Community Liaison, Wikimedia Foundation 23:22, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

Renamed
 This account has been renamed as part of single-user login finalisation. If you own this account you can |log in using your previous username and password for more information. If you do not like this account's new name, you can choose your own using this form after logging in: . -- Keegan (WMF) (talk) 06:37, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

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User talk:JohnnyXCore

Welcome
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User talk:Monacat

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User talk:Arthur~enwikinews

Welcome
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Your account will be renamed
Hello,

The developer team at Wikimedia is making some changes to how accounts work, as part of our on-going efforts to provide new and better tools for our users like cross-wiki notifications. These changes will mean you have the same account name everywhere. This will let us give you new features that will help you edit and discuss better, and allow more flexible user permissions for tools. One of the side-effects of this is that user accounts will now have to be unique across all 900 Wikimedia wikis. See the announcement for more information.

Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Arthur. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Arthur~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

Your account will still work as before, and you will be credited for all your edits made so far, but you will have to use the new account name when you log in.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Yours, Keegan Peterzell Community Liaison, Wikimedia Foundation 23:13, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

Renamed
 This account has been renamed as part of single-user login finalisation. If you own this account you can |log in using your previous username and password for more information. If you do not like this account's new name, you can choose your own using this form after logging in: . -- Keegan (WMF) (talk) 06:28, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

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User talk:Swang3

Welcome
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User talk:RingtailedFox

Welcome
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Template namespace
Could you please move the template you use on your user page out of the template namespace and into your user space? Thanks! --Brian McNeil / talk 16:49, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Changing username...
should let you do it. Just put your old username, the one you want, and the reason.  Thunderhead  ►  23:55, 11 April 2007 (UTC)
 * It's usually slower, but your account has been renamed by Cspurrier.  Thunderhead  ►  00:01, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Please also rename all of your sub-pages. — Fellow Wiki  Newsie  00:02, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

DaimlerChrysler to sell Chrysler Group for $7.4 Billion
I hope I did a better job this time. The sale is not conditional on these terms. Cerberus has already agreed to these conditions. First, I thought the Hargrave statements explained that, but now I have spelled it out a bit more. --SVTCobra 01:44, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

[[Image:StreetofDreamsArsonFires.jpg]]
Sorry. I did not know that was from a different source. If i'm able to find a different source for that image, would be be possible to reuse it? or are those types of images not allowed on wikinews? RingtailedFox - (talk) 19:44, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
 * We cannot use images from other news organizations. Sorry. Amateur photographs can be used if they are released under a license that is cc-by or freer. Cheers, --SVTCobra 20:04, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

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User talk:Robonair~enwikinews

Welcome
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User talk:Casper2k3~enwikinews

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Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Casper2k3. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Casper2k3~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

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User talk:Woodrow~enwikinews

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Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Woodrow. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Woodrow~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

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User talk:Thisisthehour

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User talk:Jcrs~enwikinews

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Your account will be renamed
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Unfortunately, your account clashes with another account also called Jcrs. To make sure that both of you can use all Wikimedia projects in future, we have reserved the name Jcrs~enwikinews that only you will have. If you like it, you don't have to do anything. If you do not like it, you can pick out a different name.

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User talk:Hipiap

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User talk:Bukharin

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Rocket launcher found near Pakistani parliament

October 5, 2006 A and at least one rocket have been found near the  building in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, the police have said.

Reports say that roads leading to the Parliament have been cordoned off as the result of the discovery by the police. An unconfirmed report has said that the rocket has been defused.


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User talk:Timlee90~enwikinews

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article closseness to sources
First off, we really appreciate your contribution.

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

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

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

Thanks again!

 * Remember articles have to be totally (100%, quotes being obvious exception) different from sources. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 03:37, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Copyvio
Please do not add copy and paste material from news sources: First Airbus A380 delivered. Please see above messages on your continued actions. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 11:38, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Your account will be renamed
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Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq 'killed'

October 5, 2006

Unconfirmed reports from Iraq say that Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, the supposed successor of al-Zarqawi, has been killed in a US-led military raid. However, the US military has so far denied this.

According to the US, Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir replaced al-Zarqawi, the previous leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, after he was killed in a US raid in June 2006.

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Talk:Market Data/Energy

Write in news style
I think lot's of people would like to read a news article on the business but news stories aren't lobs of statistics. Please write in news style. Write sentences and quote anylysis from qualified sources. If this works you could have made a excellent contribution to Wikinews and the Wikimedia project. Cheers. --Apartmento2 09:14, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Good idea!. You can begin the work and improve the article : update the data and include a periodical evolution summary.

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US government 'can continue' eavesdropping

October 5, 2006 A US federal appeals court has ruled that the US government can continue wiretapping without warrants until its appeal against an earlier ruling has been heard.

When the case was brought to federal judge Anna Diggs Taylor by civil liberties campaigners, specifically the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in August last year, she ruled the practice unconstitutional, a ruling which the federal government had appealed against. The 6th US Circuit Court has since suspended that ruling.

The Terrorist Surveillance Program, as the program is known, was approved by President Bush after the September 11 attacks. It allows the monitoring of telephone and email traffic in and out of the US.

The Bush administration has welcomed the ruling.

In a statement, White House press secretary Dana Perino said that "We are pleased to see that it will be allowed to continue while the Court of Appeals examines the trial court's decision, with which we strongly disagree". Washington has also said that the interception of such traffic is legal and is necessary in what President Bush describes as the "war on terror".


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User talk:Amgine/archives

This user left Wikinews, so leaving any messages on this page will be pointless. The previous edits of this talk page have been restored for historical purposes.

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Wikinews talk:Dispute resolution/Cspurrier and Neutralizer

Dispute?
Neutralizer, you were blocked for POV pushing. You were banned for a personal attack to every editor and user on this Wiki. Your parole is based on cerain requirements that you have agreed to follow. Whether he or anyone else wants you banned is not a violation of policy, or good faith. He wants you blocked because his patience has been exhausted with you. Do you intend to bring IlyaHaykinson or Messedrocker here too? I see no "dispute" here other than you seem to be upset that he does not want you around anymore.

He has not influenced me at all. Nor has anyone else. I support your parole because I do not want to be accused of "not giving you a chance." Where is this evidence that you say he is influencing users? All I see is a statement with nothing to back it up. In order for him to "assume good faith" regarding you, show him good faith and show the community good faith.

This resolution, until such evidence of "manipulation" comes forward is a diversion from the project and IMO this is not "useful edits" as you, neutralizer agreed to do as a condition of parole. Jason Safoutin 01:50, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

flag
does this discussion, which seems to have died out, continue to require being flagged for the community's attention? i intend to unflag it soon. Doldrums 08:42, 22 September 2006 (UTC)


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2,000 homeless after 4-hectare fire in Bislig City, Philippines

October 4, 2006

A large fire in Bislig City, Philippines has left 2,000 people homeless. One person was killed, and at least 25 others injured.


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User:Desiphral

Hi! You can find me mostly at English Wikipedia.

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User talk:217.206.231.140

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Sandbox
I would like to direct you to our sandbox, a place for experimenting.--Apartmento2 14:27, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

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Haze in South East Asia worsens

October 6, 2006 The acrid haze situation in Southeast Asia is worsening. Visibility has been severely reduced in neighboring countries and some schools have been closed due to the health hazard posed. The annual smoke season is caused by illegal slash and burn clearance of land in Indonesia, particularly the island of Borneo.

The haze has spread over 2,250 miles (3,600 kilometers) into neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and even drifting to Guam in the western Pacific.

Aviation has been severely impaired in Indonesia, where in certain areas, visibility is only a mere 200 to 300 meters. Helicopter service in Malaysia's Sarawak state, a key mode of transportation there, has been halted due to the poor visibility. A Mandala Airlines Boeing 737-200 carrying a 110 people had overshot the runway at Tarakan airport in Kalimantan province in Indonesia. The aircraft came partly to rest in a nearby swamp. Visibility at the time was around 400 meters, 600 meters short of Indonesian landing safety regulations.

Schools in Thailand, and Indonesia have also been forced to closed, and look likely to stay closed well into next week.

Air pollution indices around the region have also registered a spike in poor air quality. Sarawak state's index came in at 106-188 with 100-200 being unhealthy. In Malay peninsula, the air pollution index in five states came in at 101-116. In Singapore, the Pollution Standards Index registered between 80-130 with 81-100 in the moderate range and 101-200 in the unhealthy range.

Wikinews journalist Timlee90 reports:

The Indonesian government has been criticized by environmentalist groups such as Greenpeace, which claims that the allowed conversion of forests into cropland is the cause of the problem. The also call on the Indonesian government to "investigate and hold liable plantation companies responsible for slash and burn clearing".

The Indonesian government has responded to the criticism that it is doing all that it can do. "We don't know when we can put out the fires but we are working tirelessly and have spent billions of rupiah (hundreds of thousands of dollars) in our efforts," Forestry Minister Malem Sambat Kaban said. "As for complaints from neighbouring countries, there's nothing else we can do. We don't cause the fires deliberately."

In 1997-98, the haze cost the Southeast Asian region an estimated US$9.0 billion by disrupting air travel and other business activities

title: Haze in South East Asia worsens


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User talk:139.168.173.25

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Spelling Style
From Wikipedia: Manual of Style
 * In June 2005, the Arbitration Committee ruled that, when either of two styles is acceptable, it is inappropriate for a Wikipedia editor to change from one style to another unless there is some substantial reason for the change. For example, with respect to British spelling as opposed to American spelling, it would only be acceptable to change from American spelling to British spelling if the article concerned a British topic. Revert warring over optional styles is unacceptable; if the article uses colour rather than color, it would be wrong to switch simply to change styles, although editors should ensure that articles are internally consistent. If in doubt, defer to the style used by the first major contributor. --Apartmento2 14:44, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

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User talk:BurblingJacamar

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User talk:Quantumbuddha

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Interview with Mathew Njenga, City Council candidate for Wards 2 & 6 in Brampton, Canada

October 5, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region.

Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Mathew Njenga, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. This ward's incumbent is John A. Hutton; also challenging Hutton is Derrick Coke, Navdeep Gill, Jim Howell, Joyce Rodriguez, and Doug Whillans.

Interview
Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign.
 * A: The three top issues for my campaign are crime, urban sprawl, and the environment.

Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?
 * A: Urban Sprawl – The city has grown so fast especially in Wards 2 and 6 that the infrastructure, recreation centers, libraries and roads are all seriously lagging behind. If we give our kids nothing to do they will end up falling in between the cracks.

Q: What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?
 * A: I have worked, traveled and lived in many parts of the world and I have volunteered for the communities that I have lived in and gained a wealth of experience dealing with people from all corners of the world. Brampton represents the world in terms of diversity due to the recent influx of immigrants and my experience dealing with diverse communities make me a more desirable candidate for City Councilor in wards 2 and 6.

Q: Why do you want to represent your ward on council?
 * A: The issues that affect Wards 2 and 6 range from the Environment, Urban Sprawl, Business Development, Crime and Fair representation .My understanding of these issues in wards 2 and 6 and associated insights place me at a vantage point to address them for our common good in Brampton.

Q: Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why?
 * A: Since the last election, council issued a lot of construction permits for residential construction and that has had a terrible impact on the communities in Wards 2 and 6. In the last five years, the traffic congestion has been unreal, many residence in wards 6 have to travel far to get to a recreational center because non were build to accommodate all the new residents. Our students study in trailers because the schools construction was lagging or the buildings weren't big enough to house all the students. Residential home construction is a good thing but it has to be controlled.

Q: How are you currently involved in the community?
 * A: Currently, I volunteer for an after school Basket Ball Program that's put up by Stone Church Community in Wards 6 for free on Tuesday night at Fletchers Meadow. We can only accommodate 50 students and each evening we have to turn away many willing participants because of lack of space. The lack of a recreation center accessible to the youth demonstrates the lack of vision and forethought in community planning by council.

Q: Much of Brampton's existing council is quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors?
 * A: The one thing that I would do differently from the incumbent is to make sure that I involve the community in the decision making process and educate them about municipal services. Wards 2 and 6 where I am a candidate have the biggest influx of immigrants in Brampton. I had a chance to meet most of them over the summer and they know very little about the city they live in. Therefore, they presume that all is fine and that everything will fall in place. As a councilor in wards 2 and 6, my role would be to educate the community so that they can become more pro-active in helping us deliver the services that are most suitable for them. Most people were also quick to point out that it was the first time anyone from the municipal government had actually knocked at their door. If elected, I would make sure to close that gap which currently exists between the majority of the residence of wards 2 and 6 and there councilor. I believe to closing this gap requires a fresh pair of eyes and that is what I intend to bring to the table as an elected councilor.

Q: The Rose Theatre recently launched. What are your thoughts on this facility? Have you had a chance to tour it yet?
 * A: The Rose Theatre is a magnificent building and it's a step in the right direction. Brampton Downtown needs several other projects that would attract business and improve the general profile of the city. So often, residents of Brampton have to commute to Toronto if they want to catch a good show and have a relaxing evening. If we can offer that right here in Brampton, then we can keep the dollars within the local economy creating Jobs.

Q: The province has strongly encouraged the development of high-density residences near the downtown. Do these buildings fit in with your vision of the downtown? How much say should other levels of government have in urban planning?
 * A: All levels of government have to work together as the same taxpayer funds them all. I believe that high-density residents in the downtown location make sense given the proximity to the transit routes planned for the future. This would also bring more business in an area that really needs rejuvenation.

Q: How do you feel about Brampton's rate of expansion? Council recently capped the annual amount of new development; do you agree completely with this decision, would you have slowed development even further, or not have imposed a cap at all?
 * A: I would have gone a little bit further because it's important that we first complete the infrastructure required to accommodate the current residents leaving in wards 2 and 6. The roads need to be completed, the recreation center needs to be completed and program for the youth developed to make sure they are not idle and falling between the cracks.

Q: Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Brampton?
 * A: One of the things that I would do to protect the environment would be to attract new business and encourage the planning of smart communities. Currently, the majority of residents in Wards 2 and 6 in Brampton have to drive to the nearest grocery store and commute long distance to their places of work. In future, we should plan communities where grocery stores and other amenities are within walking distance to the majority of the residents. We should also attract new businesses in the areas to avoid the long commute for most residents hence reducing the amount of gasoline consumed and the infrastructure required to accommodate all the traffic. Another important point is to design communities that are bus and transit friendly. Currently, one has to walk far to catch the bus in Brampton and it's equally important to note that the city has so far not build the majority of the bus shelters. During rainy days, residents get really soaked which I am sure would be a major deterrent to would be transit commuters.

Q: How could Brampton further itself in attracting corporate investment?
 * A: The creation of business incubation centers where those who have promising products could get subsidized rent would go a far way in attracting entrepreneurs and businesses men who have venture capital. It is important to note that 80% of people are employed by small to medium sized enterprises and this is the segments that we should target for job creation in Brampton. Many corporations have taken to outsourcing and they use small to medium sized companies to deliver non-core businesses services that they require.

Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
 * A: I am running for public office because I believe I can make a difference. My understanding of the issues and associated insights place me at a vantage point to address them for our common good.

Q: What does Brampton mean to you?
 * A: Brampton is where my family and I have chosen to call home and therefore we want nothing but the best for our community. Strong families create strong communities.


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Talk:Interview with Mathew Njenga, City Council candidate for Wards 2 & 6 in Brampton, Canada

RAW INTERVIEW TEXT
OTHER CANDIDATES ONLY

- What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?

I have worked, traveled and lived in many parts of the world and I have volunteered for the communities that I have lived in and gained a wealth of experience dealing with people from all corners of the world. Brampton represents the world in terms of diversity due to the recent influx of immigrants and my experience dealing with diverse communities make me a more desirable candidate for City Councilor in wards 2 and 6

- Why do you want to represent your ward on council?

The issues that affect Wards 2 and 6 range from the Environment, Urban Sprawl, Business Development, Crime and Fair representation .My understanding of these issues in wards 2 and 6 and associated insights place me at a vantage point to address them for our common good in Brampton

- Of the decisions made by council since the last election, which one would you have changed, and why?

Since the last election, council issued a lot of construction permits for residential construction and that has had a terrible impact on the communities in Wards 2 and 6. In the last five years, the traffic congestion has been unreal, many residence in wards 6 have to travel far to get to a recreational center because non were build to accommodate all the new residents. Our students study in trailers because the schools construction was lagging or the buildings weren’t big enough to house all the students. Residential home construction is a good thing but it has to be controlled.

- How are you currently involved in the community?

Currently, I volunteer for an after school Basket Ball Program that’s put up by Stone Church Community in Wards 6 for free on Tuesday night at Fletchers Meadow. We can only accommodate 50 students and each evening we have to turn away many willing participants because of lack of space. The lack of a recreation center accessible to the youth demonstrates the lack of vision and forethought in community planning by council.

- Much of Brampton's existing council is quite seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councilors?

The one thing that I would do differently from the incumbent is to make sure that I involve the community in the decision making process and educate them about municipal services. Wards 2 and 6 where I am a candidate have the biggest influx of immigrants in Brampton. I had a chance to meet most of them over the summer and they know very little about the city they live in. Therefore, they presume that all is fine and that everything will fall in place. As a councilor in wards 2 and 6, my role would be to educate the community so that they can become more pro-active in helping us deliver the services that are most suitable for them. Most people were also quick to point out that it was the first time anyone from the municipal government had actually knocked at their door. If elected, I would make sure to close that gap which currently exists between the majority of the residence of wards 2 and 6 and there councilor. I believe to closing this gap requires a fresh pair of eyes and that is what I intend to bring to the table as an elected councilor.

ALL CANDIDATES

- List the three most important issues in your campaign.

Crime

Urban Sprawl

The Environment

- What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?

Urban Sprawl – The city has grown so fast especially in Wards 2 and 6 that the infrastructure, recreation centers, libraries and roads are all seriously lagging behind. If we give our kids nothing to do they will end up falling in between the cracks.

- The Rose Theatre recently launched. What are your thoughts on this facility? Have you had a chance to tour it yet?

The Rose Theatre is a magnificent building and it’s a step in the right direction. Brampton Downtown needs several other projects that would attract business and improve the general profile of the city. So often, residents of Brampton have to comminute to Toronto if they want to catch a good show and have a relaxing evening. If we can offer that right here in Brampton, then we can keep the dollars within the local economy creating Jobs.

- The province has strongly encouraged the development of high-density residences near the downtown. Do these buildings fit in with your vision of the downtown? How much say should other levels of government have in urban planning?

All levels of government have to work together as the same taxpayer funds them all. I believe that high-density residents in the downtown location make sense given the proximity to the transit routes planned for the future. This would also bring more business in an area that really needs rejuvenation.

- How do you feel about Brampton's rate of expansion? Council recently capped the annual amount of new development; do you agree completely with this decision, would you have slowed development even further, or not have imposed a cap at all?

I would have gone a little bit further because it’s important that we first complete the infrastructure required to accommodate the current residents leaving in wards 2 and 6. The roads need to be completed, the recreation center needs to be completed and program for the youth developed to make sure they are not idol and falling between the cracks.

- Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Brampton?

One of the things that I would do to protect the environment would be to attract new business and encourage the planning of smart communities. Currently, the majority of residents in Wards 2 and 6 in Brampton have to drive to the nearest grocery store and commute long distance to their places of work. In future, we should plan communities where grocery stores and other amenities are within walking distance to the majority of the residents. We should also attract new businesses in the areas to avoid the long commute for most residents hence reducing the amount of gasoline consumed and the infrastructure required to accommodate all the traffic. Another important point is to design communities that are bus and transit friendly. Currently, one has to walk far to catch the bus in Brampton and it’s equally important to note that the city has so far not build the majority of the bus shelters. During rainy days, residents get really soaked which I am sure would be a major deterrent to would be transit commuters. - How could Brampton further itself in attracting corporate investment?

The creation of business incubation centers where those who have promising products could get subsidized rent would go a far way in attracting entrepreneurs and businesses men who have venture capital. It is important to note that 80% of people are employed by small to medium sized enterprises and this is the segments that we should target for job creation in Brampton. Many corporations have taken to outsourcing and they use small to medium sized companies to deliver non-core businesses services that they require.

- Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?

I am running for public office because I believe I can make a difference. My understanding of the issues and associated insights place me at a vantage point to address them for our common good.

- What does Brampton mean to you?

Brampton is where my family and I have chosen to call home and therefore we want nothing but the best for our community. Strong families create strong communities.


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First plane arrival for more than 10 years to renewed airport in Grozny, Russia

October 5, 2006

Grozny, a city of the Chechen Republic, Russia, celebrated the arrival and the later departure of the first passenger aircraft, a Tu-134A-5, for more than 10 years. The renovated Severny (Northern) Airport opened prior to the 30th birthday of the Republican Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov, son of the former PM Akhmad Kadyrov who was killed by terrorists, though no official relation of these events has been confirmed.

The formal opening of Grozny airport occurred under tightened security precautions since the Chechen rebel threat still exists in the region. The airport was used as the base of the 46th Brigade of the Russian Interior troops.

The main building of the airport was heavily damaged by the years of Chechen Wars. Now it has been reconstructed in compliance with international standards.


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Talk:Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq 'killed'

a bit short for publishing? Specialops 18:32, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

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Not killed?
I am looking for sources, but on Live TV this AM on the Today show and on the local news, the last I heard is that the US says he was not killed??? Jason Safoutin 21:02, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

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Talk:US government 'can continue' eavesdropping

Second Source? Specialops 18:33, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

Why are there quotes around 'can continue'? Just wondering. Fephisto 16:08, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

I think the word "scheme" shows a bit of a negative connotation. while i disagree with the wiretapping, i think that its still our job to be unbiased. Matt White 17:37, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

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13 hour bank robbery ends with no injuries in Setúbal, Portugal

October 5, 2006

A 13-hour kidnapping of four people by a bank robber in Setúbal, Portugal, ended at dawn Thursday as members of the special operations group stormed the bank facilities.

The kidnapping started yesterday at about 1400 local time (1300 UTC), when a 57 year old man attempted to rob a Banco Espírito Santo's bank at the Rodrigues Manito Avenue, in Setúbal. The alarm was given by a man outside of the bank who noticed the robbery.

The rapid response by the Polícia de Segurança Pública's (PSP) district command of Setúbal forced the robber to barricade himself in the bank with two employees and two clients who were in the bank at the time of the robbery. Cornered, the man decided to take the four people hostage, not allowing many contacts on the part of the police negotiators.

According to a PSP source, the kidnapper was armed with a 6.35m pistol and said to the negotiators that he had a explosive device with him. The police immediately sealed off the block and interrupted all telecommunications in the area, only allowing calls to the Portuguese emergency telephone number.

At 0308 local time (0238 UTC) a dozen members of the Police Special Operations Group (GOE) stormed the bank. According to PSP's officer Manuel Augusto Silva, the kidnapper was armed but was surprised by the members of the GOE team and didn't react, being immediately arrested.

Some minutes later, the two bank employees, a 20 year old women and a 30 year old man left the bank building. The two clients were then handcuffed and escorted from the building and were not identified.

The last to leave the bank was the kidnapper, who left escorted by the police officers and with his head covered.

As the victims, kidnapper and members of the special forces officers left the bank, a bomb disposal unit entered the bank to inspect the possible bomb of the kidnapper. A suspicious package was later detonated by the technicians following security procedures, but no explosives were found.

Although both the Portuguese authorities and news agencies had said that two of the hostages were female, the hostages were in fact three men and a women. Also, the news of a €100,000 ransom requested by the kidnapper wasn't confirmed.

"There wasn't any record of any kind of injuries on the police officers involved, on the four hostages, nor on the detainee" Jerónimo Torrado, officer of the PSP of Setúbal, said.


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Halloween faces pumpkin shortage

October 5, 2006

Large amounts of rain and hot days mainly in New England and the Midwest this summer could be to blame for a mold which causes pumpkins to rot and farmers say that there could be a shortage of the jack-o-lanterns on porches in the United States this Halloween.

According to Purdue University Extension plant pathologist, Daniel Egel, at least 2 types of fungi are causing spots of mold to develop on areas of the pumpkin, causing them to cave in and decompose from the inside.

"We really didn't know until we went out and started picking around the 17th of September. It's as if they're rotting from the inside out," said Kent's Cucurbits in Indiana co-owner, Nina Kent.

Meigs Farm located in Lafayette, Indiana, which is operated by Perdue University, has been hit by the mold. Plant disease diagnostician, Karen Rane handled a pumpkin which she attempted to turn over onto an opposite which collapsed.

"It's sporadic across the state," said Rane.

Some farmer's markets are reporting only a 40% yield in some cases.

"My grower told me he's only getting about a 40 percent yield. It'll be bad for anybody that doesn't get one by about the 15th of October," said a produce worker who works at D&R Market located in Lafayette, Tad Ritchie.

People who are looking to buy pumpkins are told to pick pumpkins with the longer greener stems. A bright orange color is also a good indicator of a healthy pumpkin.

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Child pornography case against John Mark Karr dropped

October 5, 2006

Prosecutors in the child pornography case against John Mark Karr in California, who had confessed to the murder of JonBenet Ramsey in 1996, have dropped all charges against Karr due to the lack of evidence.

"The impression that we've had all along is that the prosecution had every intention of getting this case to trial, regardless of the evidence. I am pleasantly surprised by them having done the right thing," said the lawyer who represents Karr, Robert Amparan.

Judge Rene Chouteau, the judge presiding on the case against Karr in Sonoma County has ordered the "immediate release" of Karr.

Karr was extradited from Thailand after he had confessed to the murder of Ramsey and was taken to California in September to face charges of possessing child pornography, but the computer that contained the evidence was lost. Charges against Karr, for the murder of Ramsey were dropped when DNA taken from Karr did not match DNA taken from the crime scene.

The computer was taken from Karr in 2001.


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Six Power Meetings confirmed on Iran's nuclear crisis

October 6, 2006

Foreign ministers seeking to resolve Iran's nuclear crisis will meet in London today at 5P.M. local time (1600hrs GMT). The countries sending their foreign ministers are United Kingdom, the United States, China, France, Germany and Russia. The participating nations, with the exception of Germany, have veto powers in the UN Security Council.

The UN Security Council is also likely to meet next week to discuss further action to take against Iran, following its failure to persuade Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment program.

Many western governments suspect that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons capability. Iran insists that the enriched uranium is meant for power generation only.

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana have executed four rounds of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program but have failed to make a breakthrough.

Solana's representative, Cristina Gallach, stressed the current diplomatic efforts were different from a European initiative in 2004-05, which ultimately failed.

"The offer of November 2004 was only one and a half pages long and only had the Europeans' signature, while the June 2006 offer has the signature of the whole Security Council and Germany," she said.

"The Americans are very much on board. It is a truly robust international offer."


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Mass grave with 51 bodies from the Nazi era found in Germany

October 6, 2006 The decomposed bodies of 22 children ranging from the ages of zero to seven and 29 adults have been found in a mass grave, believed to date back to the 1940s, in a Catholic church cemetery in Menden-Barge, a small village in Germany.

The buried are believed to be victims of Adolf Hitler's program in which numerous disabled people were murdered.

"We assume that these were victims of the Nazi regime," state prosecutor Ulrich Maass stated.

At least three of the children's skeletons' show signs of being physically handicapped, further supporting the evidence that this was part of the euthanasia program.

While most of the bodies look like they were carelessly tossed in the ground, a few adults were placed in coffins.

Medical instruments were also found in the grave, supporting the possibility that the children were murdered by injections and drug overdoses. Mr. Maass also noted that authorities would investigate the suspected murders and search for any witnesses. Already, a former church assistant said he saw a horse-drawn cart bring corpses to the mass grave.

Apparently, the town remained silent about the existence of a mass grave until about three years ago when investigations led by the local authorities gave evidence that a mass grave may exist in the cemetery.

Mr. Maass also admitted that, after 61 years from the end of World War II, bringing charges against someone would be a difficulty.


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Clint Brown, TV3 presenter, gives "unsatisfactory" letter of apology

October 6, 2006

Clint Brown, a sports presenter for 3 News, has given a reportedly "unsatisfactory" letter of apology after he abused a taxi driver in Taupo while drunk. The taxi driver, Mere Wall, was verbally abused by Brown on September 13 where he, allegedly, called Wall a "Tuwharetoa whore and bitch," and a "Tainui whore and bitch." Brown was then punched by the partner of a woman he had insulted.

Brown was admitted to hospital due to a broken eye socket and concussion.

Wall had asked for an apology after the incident. Brown sent an unsigned letter of apology to Wall, which Wall said she received last week. Wall said she was unhappy with the letter, and has written to TV3 to complain.

Wall said that the letter was two paragraphs long, and stated that Brown cannot remember the incident due to concussion, but if he did do something wrong then he is sorry. The letter contained no return address. Wall hopes to get a better apology, saying "I have written to TV3 [about the letter]."

Wall admits to making some comments about Brown after the incident, Wall said: "But it has gone on and on."

Brown was stood down after the incident by TV3. Roger Beaumont, a spokesman for TV3, said that he is still not back at work and it is unsure when, or if, he will return. "The investigation is still continuing. TV3 and police were investigating the incident but it is not known how long the investigation would take."

The New Zealand Police is yet to charge Brown.

TV3 was also conducting their own investigation, which included hiring a private investigator. They are not ruling out any disciplinary action if the allegations are proved to be correct.