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Comments:Scientists suggest scaring toads to limit population

It annoys us so we kill it.

Brilliant.

 * It's more than an annoyance, it's an imported pest, like rabbits in Australia. They damage the ecosystem by out-competing with local wildlife.  It's not pretty. --96.252.61.169 18:30, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * This is the funniest thing I've read all day. Not only scaring them out of the natural selections arms race, but doing it by shoving dead tadpoles into the ponds?  Incredible.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.235.100.137 (talk) 13:39, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Talk:Picasso prints stolen from Brazilian museum

this is why i hate the minimal tag due to people not contributing so it gets deleted sux oh well delete it no one cares --72.73.74.205 11:22, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Don't make rash assumptions. There are some of us who care about this project. terinjokes | Talk 15:16, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * how was I being rash? --72.73.74.205 16:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC) anyway thanks for making the article better. --72.73.74.205 16:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Apple launches 3G iPhone

there s sometin for da guys who spent rs.25000

3G Iphone
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NOTE: The New Apple 3G Iphone (Launched 11th JulY 2008) Now Available For Sale @ Cost $300Usd (Only)

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checkout some of our products/prices.

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Nokia N95 cost.... $250usd Nokia E90 cost.... $330usd

Apple 3G Phone   Cost.... $300Usd Apple iphone 16gb cost..... $400usd Apple iphone 8gb cost......$300usd Apple iphone 4gb cost......$250usd

sony vaio laptops cost...... $800usd

And many other brands/model of laptops/cellphones. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.255.59.245 (talk) 22:24, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

I think the prices above is very expensive. Please look at http://us-product-info.blogspot.com/ to adjust your price

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User talk:Toy gunn

TOY GUNN ---

''i'm a nice guy ...........                                .......................... I'M NOT BIASED I HATE EVERYONE EQUALLY ''

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2008 Taste of Taiwan Cuisine: A complex to redefine Taiwan's MICE industry

July 5, 2008 Ever since the Taste of Taiwan Cuisine, a complex to promote the MICE (meeting, incentive travel, conference, and exhibition) and cultural industries in Taiwan exclusively in June, made its initiation at 2006, the tourism ratio from foreigners were progressively increased in this complex event.

To bring up the MICE industry, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the event organizer, arranged several key events including Taipei Trade Shows, travel packages, views, and conferences for international businesspeople. This effectively redefined the MICE industry in Taiwan during the event.

Trade show & conferences: Where buyers discussed from.
As the 2008 WiMAX Expo Taipei and COMPUTEX Taipei jointly showcased in the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 - 3, Taipei International Convention Center, and TWTC Nangang, the potential of ICT industry in Taiwan were demonstrated to drive more discussions between international businesspeople during the show hours and conferences.

Products related to current incidents including energy-efficiency, environmental-friendly, and low-prices were highly respected from industrial businesspeople. In addition to several forums and seminars, topical issues including environment and energy-saving were also mentioned during the shows.

Apart from seminars and trade shows, since the TWTC Nangang was launched on March 13, the venue brought opportunities for several industries. As the government claimed to promote the MICE industry positively, Taiwan will keep its stable position on international sourcing center in Asia with more trade shows expanded to TWTC Nangang.

Culture: Its potential were, but figure?
Culinary, historical ancestry, natural views, and country images, are key factors to demonstrate the culture of a nation. Different from them, the creativity and innovations showcased another style in its [cultural] industry.

A good example was the organization of three theme shows for food and packaging industries - "Food Taipei", "Foodtech Taipei", and "Taipei Pack", a collective with different cultures from twenty-seven countries including United States, South Korea, Canada, Japan, Sri Lanka, Austria, Philippines, Chile, Malaysia, Spain, Fiji, Poland, and six nations from Africa.

Not only the shows, the TAITRA also provided several special coupon cards for international businesspeople to discount in several local department stores, hotels, tourism views, and gourmet stores to rise up the tourism industry.

Although the tourism industry was firmly prosper as trade shows went smoothly, but when a great shows took place at Taipei World Trade Center, it still exposed a major problem on transportation although Walter Yeh, Vice President of TAITRA, ever emphasized to improve this critical issue in a press conference.


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Comments:UK drivers urged not to panic buy during delivery strikes

They already earn £12k more than the national average and then they REFUSE a 14% rise... hmmm... World's smallest violin anyone?

Perhaps the most sickening thing of all though is knowing that if the strike does go ahead then as always; people, WILL panic buy and do everything they can to inconvenience themselves in the name of getting to work every day. Thus rendering the strike completely futile.

The only people bearing the brunt of this will be the credulous customers who buy the fuel and pay the driver's wages in the first place. You think Shell or central government will care? What makes this time different to all the other strikes? Shane.Bell (talk) 14:54, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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User talk:Circeus

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British Airways jet makes rough landing at London City Airport
Thanks for your edit to British Airways jet makes rough landing at London City Airport, it is nice to see factual corrections correcting mistakes that other news sites have made. In future, please make sure you add a source for all facts added (unless you are stating the obvious, eg. the UK is in Europe) to ensure your edit is not reverted. I have added a source to back up the facts you added in the London City Airport rough landing article, so you do not need to worry this time. Thanks, --Anonymous101talk 17:51, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

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Ireland rejects EU Lisbon Treaty

June 13, 2008

A referendum in Ireland proposing the country's ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon has been rejected by the electorate despite near universal support from the country's political establishment.

Although in most states the issue has been (or will be) decided through parliamentary vote, Ireland was obliged to hold a referendum by its constitution. Ireland is the first state to reject the treaty which came about as a reworking of the E.U. Constitution, rejected by referenda in France and the Netherlands in 2005.

862,415 cast their vote against the treaty and 752,451 people voted for it, yielding a 53.4% to 46.6% margin of defeat. All 43 constituencies have been counted.

"It looks like this will be a No vote," Dermot Ahern, the Irish Minister for Justice said on live television. "At the end of the day, for a myriad of reasons, the people have spoken."

"The Treaty is not dead," said European Commission President José Manuel Barroso. "The ratification process is made up of 27 national processes, 18 Member States have already approved the Treaty, and the European Commission believes that the remaining ratifications should continue to take their course," he said.

"Ireland remains committed to a strong Europe," said Barroso after speaking with Taoiseach (prime minister) Brian Cowen. "Ratifications should continue to take their course."

France and Germany issued a joint statement expressing regret over the result. The United Kingdom said it would continue with its own ratification process.

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Talk:Winter session of the Parliament of India begins today

Image:DSC00058.JPG → Image:Parliament of India.JPG
Please replace the parliament image with "Parliament of India.JPG". Thanks. Siebrand (talk) 18:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
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Comments:Senior intelligence official suspended after leaving top secret files on train

how can a bbc security correspondent get his hands on these documents, and have nothing more to say than certain parts are 'damning'? is he not a journalist? so where is his story? - Imind (talk) 18:56, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Report finds LOT Airlines plane was lost over London due to pilot error

June 13, 2008 A final report by the United Kingdom's Aviation Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has found that a LOT Polish Airlines airliner became lost over London airspace due to pilot error. After a navigational system failed due to a mistake entering the jet's position the plane struggled to return to London Heathrow under Air Traffic Control's guidance as the Polish pilots struggled to understand English.

LOT Flight 282, a Boeing 737, was carrying 89 passengers bound for Warsaw, but ran into trouble immediately after takeoff because the co-pilot entered an Easterly longitude instead of a Westerly one. The error occurred because Heathrow is just to the West of the nearby Prime Meridian Line.

The navigational equipment was unable to function properly and shut down as a result, forcing the pilots to rely on ATC instructions. The pilot-in-command handled radio communications while the co-pilot flew the aircraft. However, the aircraft wandered lost around the surrounding airspace for the next 27 minutes because the pilots had such a poor grasp of English.

The pilots, who still had some standby instruments functioning, were unable to follow the instructions and several times the aircraft was turned in the exact opposite direction to that commanded by ATC. A full transcript of communications between the plane and the controllers shows at one point ATC was forced to ask "At what heading do you think you are flying at the moment?"

The jet also forced another aircraft to take evasive action after triggering a Short Term Conflict Alert. At the end of the emergency, the crew finally made visual contact with the runway at Heathrow and landed safely.

The pilots had no idea what caused the instrument failure and suggested it may be mobile phone interference but testing revealed no anomalies with the aircraft systems. The report found that "A fairly simple error...went undetected and led to a serious incident."

It went on to say that "An incident like this demonstrates how reliant pilots have become on the Flight Management System." The FMS is a central semi-automated control system that handles navigation and positioning, amongst other duties.

The report also says that the close proximity of all London's airports to the Meridian Line "can lead crews to make such co-ordinate entry errors of this nature," and that as LOT rarely uses airports to the West of the line they will usually only deal with Easterly co-ordinates.

Criticism is also levelled at ATC, who the report says should have been quicker to realise the serious nature of the problems on board the aircraft. The entity running the control tower says they intend to use this incident for training purposes.


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Phoenix Lander small.jpg
Please replace image of lander with "Phoenix Lander small.jpg". Thanks. Siebrand (talk) 19:45, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅--Mark Talk to me 13:47, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

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Tim Russert, NBC News "Meet the Press" moderator dies at age 58

June 13, 2008 NBC News Washington bureau chief, senior vice president and the moderator of Meet the Press Tim Russert has died today after a sudden heart attack at NBC's Washington news bureau. He was rushed to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., where resuscitation efforts failed.

Russert was recording voiceovers for Meet the Press when he collapsed. Russert and his family had recently returned from Italy after celebrating his son Luke's graduation from Boston College. He is survived by his wife Maureen Orth, son Luke, and father, who he knew fondly as "Big Russ", as illustrated in his best selling book, "Big Russ and Me."

A Buffalo, New York native, Russert graduated from John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law before entering politics. He was also a member of the bar in New York and Washington, D.C.

Russert entered politics as former New York Governor Mario Cuomo's press secretary and was the chief of staff to former Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Russert joined NBC News in 1984, directed broadcasts of the Today program, and went on to lead NBC News broadcasts from South America, Australia and China in 1986 and 1987.

He took over the role as Meet the Press, a Sunday morning talk show, in 1991. His 16 1/2 years as moderator exceeded those of other hosts of the sixty year old public affairs show. His tenure in the position extended over the terms of three different U.S. presidents, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Time named him one of the world's one-hundred most influential people in 2008.

Russert was a very meritorious journalist, winning an Emmy Award for his coverage of the funeral of President Ronald Reagan. A very decorated journalist, Russert received forty-eight honorary doctorates and was a member of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.


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Talk:Ireland rejects EU Lisbon Treaty

"Ratifications should continue to take their course." (in the third paragraph of the article). Is this being attributed to Cowen? I can't imagine him saying that. And I can't find it in the sources. I know Barroso has said as much. Could this be removed if a source is not forthcoming? Donnachadh (talk) 20:11, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * You're right. It was Barroso speaking after talking to Cowen. It is from the BBC source. Thanks. --SVTCobra 22:00, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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Australian airline to increase airfares

June 13, 2008 Australian airline Virgin Blue plans to increase its fares, making for an average additional A$5-10 charge to most airfares. The airline will also cease its Sydney to Prosperine route in July 2008 and Melbourne to Darwin route in August 2008 in order to cut costs due to the airline's rising fuel bill.

Virgin Blue's fuel costs have risen above A$500 million, which is up 21 per cent as compared to the last financial year. The cut backs will also see 4 of the airline's aircraft removed from its fleet and an immediate wage freeze to all management staff.

Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey said that the move was part of a A$50 million package of cost savings and capacity cuts.

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Gas leak kills six and injures 28 at Chinese fertiliser factory

June 13, 2008

A hydrogen sulphide leak at a fertiliser factory in China has left six people dead and a further 28 ill. The poisonous gas escaped the Anning Qitian Chemical Fertiliser Co. plant in Kunmin, Yunnan's provincial capital.

The leak occurred yesterday but was only reported today. The injured received treatment and are said to be in a stable condition. The factory belonged to the Anning Qitian Chemical Fertiliser Company.

The leak has now been contained. It is not thought to have had an environemntal effect.

China's industries have a poor safety record, with coal mines having the worst, suffering 3,800 deaths last year according to government statisics. The government also said that 101,480 people died last year in road and industrial accidents, and although no further elaboration was given, it is thought a fifth of them were due to industrial accidents.


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Three murdered, one injured in axe attack in Australia
If you want to add new information about this case, you should start a new article. Cheers, --SVTCobra 01:17, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Alleged axe murderer faces an Australian court
Great photo, but is that one man and two camera pods the "media"? --SVTCobra 21:23, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

 * Infact there is more then one rest are on the verander. I tryed to get a better photo but was told to move on by the NSW Police. Bidgee (talk) 02:38, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

This edit
Here you add one new detail (wikilinks and corrections to formal names don't count), That detail is the hailstorm. You've added four new sources. I can't believe you need all of them just for that one detail. --Brian McNeil / talk 22:02, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Australian Paralympic runners talk about sponsorship
Hi. There's some clarification needed; reviewed as not ready with these review comments. --Pi zero (talk) 09:59, 18 May 2012 (UTC)

Wikinews interviews Great Britain men's national wheelchair basketball player Joni Pollock
Hi. There's a complication with this one. The other two interviews, written up by Laura, were reviewed by me, and I wrote various comments/criticisms of the article strategy. But this one, which (I see) you largely wrote up, was reviewed by someone else, who not-ready'd it and left a note on Laura's user talk about it; it looks as if the reviewer missed who had written the text. Quite a complicated tangle. At any rate, leaving this note to let you know there's been a snag with it. --Pi zero (talk) 22:45, 24 July 2012 (UTC)

However
.....and not to remotely back-pedal on my apology, I would like to say something amidst your lamentation about being tired. By your own admission, you've made tens upon tens upon tens of thousands of submissions to various things wiki-related. That's great, and I mean that. To generalize, this isn't your first rodeo (as we like to say in Texas).....and you're well imbedded here at Wikinews. It's important to point out that, late, tired, spent, hungover, or whatever.....YOU ready'd the article. You said, "It's in good shape.", when you changed it to review. After you've taken a few deep breaths, go back and look at paragraphs 3 and 4 when you ready'd that article.....they're a trainwreck and you know it......confusing, winding, meandering......nowhere close to ready and you know it. Less than 48 hours ago, I ready'd one of my own articles (amidst yelping kids) and later believed it looked like it was written by a drunk monkey.....and I HURRIEDLY OWNED UP TO IT........because, that's journalism. While my comments could've used a bit of tweaking, admittedly, please share with Laura that there is NEVER a time that I want an article to fail.....NEVER. What you guys are doing (one heck of a burden for a couple of regular-type civic journalists) is important....it is; but the demand for quality news reporting will not be tucked under a rock because you've a blister on your toe. --Bddpaux (talk) 02:07, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

 * Some good faith would be good! When I tagged it is ready, I thought that it was. Your comments keep attacking me as an editor (e.g. they're a trainwreck and you know it) and not advice on the content and you have me questioning whether I should contribute to the project. I went out of my way to make it to the event. 153.107.33.156 (talk) 04:48, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Admittedly, my crime might be leaning too far toward this.....let's call it my Achilles Heel. Most importantly, though.....it's a shame we don't know each other socially. You'd know what a nice guy I really am. My love for good journalism borders on a religious-type zeal.....and I'm quite certain it comes across (at times) with a certain jaggedness that's unwarranted. I value your contributions. Within a wiki (as you're fully aware), in a sense, there is no "them". There is only "us". You are a part of this. I see you as a part of this project. Keep working. Keep contributing. Keep at it. Here's to good things down the road. --Bddpaux (talk) 17:32, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Bddpaux, the following passages are both from WN:Never assume: "Treat people as well as circumstances allow... You don't have to naively trust people in order to treat them with respect, or in order to help them learn what they should be doing."  "When criticizing submitted work, if there's no reason to also criticize the author, don't."  --Pi zero (talk) 21:51, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

 * <sigh> Not every tense moment is a good time to try to give general advice.  I recommend less generality for a while, and more constructively coping with the particular article currently on the table.  That's what I mean to do.  (And no, it has not escaped my attention that my first sentence, there, is itself trying to give general advice. :-)  --Pi zero (talk) 04:04, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

Audio reports
I'm sorry the reception on the audio report/interview was "sub-optimal". I caught Laura in IRC to have a quick chat on this; it's a form we've not really done before. So, I took an interview I recorded back in 2007 (and similarly suffered on transcription) and pared it back to this example.

I'm trying to take the load off anyone in the same situation as you, push it to the reviewers and, by doing this now, have something close to this agreed as a perfectly acceptable format for a report. --Brian McNeil / talk 11:53, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

Tony Abbott competes in 2012 Wagga Wagga fun run
Published, with a couple of details pulled for lack of support; see review comments and, of course,.

Wish we'd been able to review this one sooner; sounds like a fun event. --Pi zero (talk) 19:53, 11 September 2012 (UTC)

Article starts
--LauraHale (talk) 02:55, 10 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Wikinews interviews Australian blind Paralympic skier Melissa Perrine
 * Wikinews interviews Australian blind Paralympic skier Andrew Bor
 * Wikinews interviews Australian Paralympic skiers Jessica Gallagher and Eric Binkerton
 * Wikinews interviews Australian Paralympic skiers Toby Kane, Cameron Rahles Rahbula and Mitchell Gourley

Wikinews interviews Australian Paralympic skiers Jessica Gallagher and Eric Bickerton
When I try to play the audio file, it cuts out halfway through; review comments. --Pi zero (talk) 17:04, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Might be working for me now. --Pi zero (talk) 18:04, 11 December 2012 (UTC)

Japanese skiers compete at IPC Nor-Am Cup Super G
There's a Japanese skier on the score board who isn't mentioned in the article. Fumihiko Ito with time 1:22.09. We had one like this on the Australian article, which I negotiated with Laura; in that case, I got a sanity check about the appopriateness of adding mention, and also I hadn't known what kind of skier the person was (sit skier, iirc). In this case, I'm afraid I also don't know the gender of the athlete (presumably I could tell if I new Japanese names better).

I expect to go ahead and publish without, but even after publication it would be good to clear this up. --Pi zero (talk) 18:03, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
 * The red writing (countries) is female and blue is male. Bidgee (talk) 19:47, 12 December 2012 (UTC)

Australia takes the podium for standing men's giant slalom
Could you add the second-run times for those athletes (all are listed on the score-board picture, I believe)? Or replace the first-run times with the totals, or something? The lede also needs to explain what they won for (that day's combined two-run time, I gather), though I could probably fix that if you don't have time. --Pi zero (talk) 13:50, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Now I've read your note on the article talk, and honestly I'm even more confused. :-( --Pi zero (talk) 13:53, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
 * I've taken your suggestion on-board and added the total times, I had the first run times as that is what Laura used for past articles but she told me that she didn't have the second or total times. I'll try and fix the lede. Bidgee (talk) 13:59, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

Wikinews Writing contest 2013 is here. :) Please sign up to participate?
We've created the Writing contest 2013, which will start on April 1 and end on June 1. It is modeled on the successful 2010 contest. It would be a really great time for you, as a Wikinews accredited reporter, to do some original reporting and conduct interviews. People should be around to interview to prevent a backlog, and several reviewers have access to scoop to make it easier to review any original reporting you do. If you are interested in signing up, please do so on Writing contest 2013/entrants. There is at least one prize on offer for the winner along with the opportunity to earn some barn stars as a way of thanking you for your participation. :D --LauraHale (talk) 10:19, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

Election committee?
Would you be interested in serving on the en.wn ArbCom election committee? About the only really necessary thing involved is certifying the election results at the end (around August 1), which is generally straightforward. --Pi zero (talk) 12:13, 29 June 2013 (UTC)

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You still around? --Bddpaux (talk) 15:00, 4 September 2014 (UTC)

Indian archer Pooja shoots for and misses round of 8 at Rio Paralympics
I've marked this abandoned. If you'd like it moved to your userspace rather than deleted (or if you'd like it retrieved after deletion and moved to your userspace), just ask. --Pi zero (talk) 17:56, 25 October 2016 (UTC)
 * That would be great, thanks. Bidgee (talk) 07:55, 27 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Well, I retrieved and moved the article itself, but meanwhile the images had been deleted as unused fair-use images. It may be fair game to restore those images; it's a point I'm not entirely familiar with, and I feel I should check first with the deleting admin (who, fortunately, I expect will be around again in the reasonably near future).  --Pi zero (talk) 11:06, 27 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Images retrieved, after reply from the deleting admin.  --Pi zero (talk) 15:34, 28 October 2016 (UTC)

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I have nominated six files that you uploaded claiming fair use. I submit they do not meet the requirements and have listed them at WN:DR, should you choose to dispute my claim. Cheers, --SVTCobra 22:39, 28 January 2018 (UTC)

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Surprise demolition of partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York met with opposition

Wikinews has learned that, in a surprising turn of events, the city of Buffalo located in New York, has ordered and begun an emergency demolition on a three story 19th century stable which partially collapsed on Wednesday June 11 causing at least five homes to be evacuated. Residents are not happy, and despite the short notice of the demolition, nearly 30 people showed up to protest it. Demolition was not supposed to begin until Monday June 16.

At about 2:30 p.m. (eastern time) on June 13, demolition crew arrived at the stable located at 428 Jersey Avenue and began to unload heavy equipment which will be used to demolish the building. This came as a surprise to residents, as demolition was not supposed to start until Monday June 16.

During the early afternoon hours on June 11, the Buffalo Fire Department was called to scene after residents called 9-1-1 stating that part of the building had collapsed. Material from the building fell into the yards of at least three neighboring houses. Some of the bricks landed inside the building, while some fell into the yards of some houses behind homes on Richmond Avenue, leaving a 'V' shape.

At about 3:30 p.m. crews began to demolish a small portion of the stable located behind Joe Murray's home, a resident who lives behind a portion of the building on Jersey and Richmond avenues. While demolition was taking place, the section collapsed into Murray's backyard, prompting a call to police. Some residents who own home surrounding the building were inside Murray's house holding a neighborhood meeting when demolition began. No one was injured when the section collapsed.

"[The building] can come down any minute," stated Donna Berry of the Buffalo Police Department who also added that when police arrived on scene, they immediately put a stop to demolition, fearing the safety of surrounding residents and pedestrians.

"So many [of the] people [living around the building] are at risk, it makes me want to cry," added Berry. Police, local politicians and area residents are concerned that demolition crews and the city are not taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety of residents during demolition.

"[There is] no protection for neighbors. [This is] appalling and beyond negligence," stated Tim Tielman, Executive Director of the Campaign for Buffalo who was referring to the negligence of the demolition crew.

"[In order to stop demolition] citizens must demonstrate direct harm to themselves," added Tielman.

The city's preservation board held an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the issue. Wikinews has learned that the owner of the building, Bob Freudenheim, gave the city permission to demolish the building because he would not be "rehabilitating the building anytime soon." Freudenheim was part-owner of the Hotel Lenox at 140 North Street in Buffalo and was also an advocate to stop the Elmwood Village Hotel from being built on the corners of Forest and Elmwood Avenues in 2006 and 2007, which Wikinews extensively covered. He also financially supported a lawsuit in an attempt to stop the hotel from being built. Though it is not known exactly how long Freudenheim has owned the stable, Wikinews has learned that he was the owner while fighting to stop the hotel from being built.

Tielman states that he was in contact with Freudenheim this morning. Tielman states that Freudenheim "is not spending a dime" to have the building renovated. Tielman states that Freudenheim has offered to sell the building to any interested party for only one US dollar, but that he "flip flops [his decision] constantly," sometimes wanting hundreds of thousands of dollars for the building. Wikinews has attempted to contact Freudenheim, but so far has been unsuccessful.

City building inspectors were also on scene evaluating the building and ensuring the safety of residents. Donald Grezebielucina states that "some people are on notice to vacate their properties", but also stated that no other precautions were being taken other than placing "tires and scaffolding" onto the side of 430 Jersey, which sits less than eight feet from the buildings East side.

"The gas has been shut off in case we lost the building, so there would be no explosions or anything like that. It's so unstable, the structural integrity is gone. The chemical composite of the trusses has changed dramatically and dry rotted. There are three vehicles in the basement which totally disappeared," stated Grezebielucina to the press while protesters yelled "save our building, save our neighborhood." Wikinews has also learned that local residents have consulted a lawyer regarding the issue, and hope to petition the New York State Supreme court to issue an injunction to stop demolition. They states that Freudenheim should be "100% responsible" for his actions, and many are afraid that once the building is demolished, Freudenheim's charges of neglect will be abolished. Freudenheim is facing housing violations for neglecting the building. Though residents are fighting, Tielman states that "an injunction is unlikely."

"We had a letter of violation against him. He was supposed to have started work to stabilize the brick this Monday. We all hope this building could be saved. But we've got five houses evacuated and we cannot tolerate any further delay. We've got to get people back into their homes in a safe condition," said Richard Tobe, Commissioner of the city's Permit and Inspection Services.

Demolition is set to resume at 8:00 a.m.in the morning of Saturday June 14.

Mike Lombardo, the Commissioner for the Buffalo Fire Department, believes that the building was built in 1812 or 1814, making it nearly 200 years old. It is one of only three stables still standing in the city.


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Prisoners escape from Afghan jail after Taliban attack

June 13, 2008 Almost all the prisoners kept in Kandahar jail have escaped after the building was attacked by Taliban militants. Police have reported that "a suicide attacker drove his way into the main gate of the prison, it was very strong and destroyed the gate and two sides of the surrounding wall." About 350 militants participated in the attack, and 15 guards were killed, while about 1,000 prisoners escaped.

The Taliban used a combination of two suicide bombers and roughly 30 other militants on motorcycles with rockets and small-arms to attack the prison. The suicide bombers destroyed the main gate to the prison, as well as a wall. Afterwards, the other militants engaged in a massive gun attack on the prison guards, allowing prisoners to escape.

A state of emergency has been declared throughout Kandahar province, as large numbers of both Afghan and NATO forces have been deployed to track down the escaped prisoners.


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I was on scene, got all the quotes and information. Also some of the info is based on previous articles in related news. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 21:25, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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ok? --72.73.74.205 21:55, 13 June 2008 (UTC) maybe its different with first hand journalism --72.73.74.205 21:55, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I wanted to wait until June 14, UTC because of the fact there have been new developments daily and have written about all of them...So to stop articles from colliding on the same day, I decided to wait until June 14, UTC to publish. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 02:46, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Tim Russert, NBC News "Meet the Press" moderator dies at age 58

A Great Man
Tim Russert was a great man, a great journalist, and a true patriot. May he rest in peace. Thunderhead 21:28, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Wow...I just found out by reading WN...so sad and unexpected...to be honest I am very surprised. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 22:59, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * My father told me on the ride home from work, I was in shock and couldn't believe it, but alas it's true. He was "young" at 58, but I can see that with his health history it was only time, but still it is shocking. But, there will be a gap now in Sunday morning talk shows, nobody can fill his boots and chair. Go Bills, Tim, Go Bills. --TUFKAAP (talk) 01:55, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

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man that sucks

I was curious, I notice that it was said that Wiki posted the news on his death 30 minutes earlier than when NBC was going to offically break the news. Not to mention it's tradition for the other networks not to break such news until the original network out of respect. I know you said your source came from someone inside of NBC..... Do you think it was appropriate for you to release the information first beforehand?

Tacky??
I was curious, I notice that it was said that Wiki posted the news on his death 30 minutes earlier than when NBC was going to offically break the news. Not to mention it's tradition for the other networks not to break such news until the original network out of respect. I know you said your source came from someone inside of NBC..... Do you think it was appropriate for you to release the information first beforehand? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.184.38.250 (talk) 18:04, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

 * I do not know what "tradition" you are referring to. I can, however, tell you that our story was not published before those of other major news outlets, which were reporting it before NBC officially confirmed it. --SVTCobra 19:06, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Comments from feedback form - ":("

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EBay Australia's PayPal only policy blocked

June 13, 2008 eBay's PayPal and cash on delivery policy was blocked on Friday by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after it released a draft ruling citing that it was an "anti-competitive effect" and calling on eBay to postpone its policy which is due to take effect next week.

ACCC's final ruling is still pending however it is unusual for the ACCC to reverse draft rulings once issued.

In a statement eBay said that it was "disappointed" by the ruling and that "eBay believes the consumer benefits of this initiative are worth fighting for on behalf of its buyers which will ultimately benefit sellers."


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Politician's remarks overshadow Canada's historical apology to natives

June 13, 2008 A long-awaited apology from the Canadian government to the country's native population was overshadowed on Wednesday by remarks made by Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Pierre Poilievre. The government had announced that the historic statement was to take place on Wednesday, June 11, but prior to the actual apology, Poilievre spoke on a noon-hour radio program and made remarks that were 'hurtful' to natives, as the MP later admitted.

The apology, which took place as planned, involved Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper offering his regrets, on behalf of the government, for decades of racial discrimination towards natives in residential schools. These schools were operated during the 19th and 20th centuries by churches and funded by a branch of the federal government. The First Nations native children in the residential school system were forced to assimilate into non-native culture, were at times victims of physical and/or sexual abuse, and were exposed to poor sanitation and a lack of medical care.

Unfortunately, Poilievre's remarks caused more media attention than did the apology itself. In the radio show, the MP expressed his doubts about the value of compensating natives for what happened in residential schools. Natives are being given a cash settlement as part of the government's recognition of the schools' wrongdoings.

"Now, along with this apology, comes another $4 billion in compensation for those who partook in the residential schools over those years," Poilievre remarked. Many have pointed to his casual use of the word partook in his statement, which was not the case for many students, who were forced into the system.

The Conservative MP has now apologised for his comments. Yesterday, in the Canadian House of Commons, he spoke: "Yesterday on a day when the House and all Canadians were celebrating a new beginning, I made remarks that were hurtful and wrong." He added, "I accept responsibility for them and I apologize."

While Harper has tried to mitigate the situation by explaining that Poilievre has apologised to national aboriginal groups, the Liberal opposition party is calling the MP a "national embarrassment".

There have been repeated calls for the MP to step down from his position. Liberal leader Stéphane Dion suspects that other Conservatives think similarly, asking, "who of the others think like him?"


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mar what does this mean? --72.73.74.205 22:12, 13 June 2008 (UTC) this is not a joke entry i really don't know what this means? --72.73.74.205 22:12, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * from dictionary.com, "to damage or spoil to a certain extent" Wikidsoup (talk) 22:13, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * ok thanks --72.73.74.205 22:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Brazil defends China against human rights violation charges in UN

Wow I think this is some info that should e kept for years. Too bad they don't have Brazil's opinion on human rights for this year though! That would have helped a lot!!!


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Talk:EBay Australia's PayPal only policy blocked

In a statement eBay said that it was "disappointed" by the ruling and that "eBay believes the consumer benefits of this initiative are worth fighting for on behalf of its buyers which will ultimately benefit sellers."

I think I need a translator for the above, and a lot more detail on what is going on in the article. --Brian McNeil / talk 00:39, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

 * Translation: eBay believes it (eBay) is great, so they stated that the consumer (buyer) benefits from the PayPal-only arrangement, but to top it off, they included that the seller ultimately benefits. I guess the gov't is worried that they will try to scoop up all the commisions on both sides of the transaction. If you were stuck on the word "initiative", it was referring the PayPal thing. Feel free to clarify in the article. --SVTCobra 00:55, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Flooding closes highways in eastern Iowa, US

June 14, 2008

Interstate 80 is closed in Cedar County, Iowa, east of the Iowa City area, due to flooding from the Iowa River and Coralville Lake. The flooding that has devastated cities in eastern Iowa has travelled downstream and is now threatening Iowa City and Coralville, both of which have issued evacuations for low-lying areas. Flooding on the Cedar River earlier filled Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with record-breaking water levels.

Interstate 80 is closed between mile markers 266 and 267, with a 281-mile long detour to get around it: Eastbound through traffic must leave I-80 at Des Moines and travel north along Interstate 35 then east to Dubuque via U.S. Route 20, where it can move south along U.S. Route 61 to return to Interstate 80 at the Quad Cities, with westbound through traffic following the opposite route. Local traffic is being allowed, since this shuts off a 150-mile stretch of highway.

Interstate 380 has also been closed, between mile markers 4 and 10, due to flooding from the Iowa River and Lake Coralville. This, combined with the flooding of the bridges across the Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, effectively cuts Cedar Rapids off from Iowa City; the only way between the two cities, normally 30 miles apart, is a 281-mile long detour that takes drivers through Des Moines.

The Cedar River at Cedar Rapids crested today at a record-breaking 31.1 feet, nearly 20 feet above flood stage. The Iowa River is expected to crest at Iowa City at 33 feet, 11 feet over flood stage and 4.5 feet over the record, on the morning of June 17.


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WiMAX Forum: WiMAX usage anticipated to increase significantly over next four years

June 15, 2008

In the opening day of 2008 WiMAX Expo Taipei (June 2), WiMAX Forum and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) held the "WiMAX Forum Operator Summit" for global WiMAX operators at Far Eastern Plaza Hotel to examine and forecast the opportunity of WiMAX. In addition, WiMAX Forum released the "Executive Summary of the WiMAX Forum Global WiMAX Subscriber & User Forecast" during a press conference at Taipei Show Hall 2. With the maturity of WiMAX [industry and technology], we [the WiMAX Forum] predict that the utilization of WiMAX will reach over 133 million users globally by 2012, and regions from The Asia Pacific and North America will lead the market in total actual users. The number of global WiMAX users is expected to rise to 538 by 2012, and regions from Africa and Middle East will have the highest number of WiMAX operators in the future.

Besides of the announcements and M-Taiwan Pavilion showcase, the WiMAX Forum Taiwan Chapter also held the "Open House of M-Taiwan WiMAX Application Lab" to demonstrate the R&D achievements in Hsinchu on June 3 - 4, driving more discussions between industrial businesspeople especially in Taiwan.

External Link

 * Global WiMAX Subscriber & User Forecast by WiMAX Forum

WiMAX Forum：WiMAX使用率 四年後將大幅提升


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I participated their press conference, but the statistics may be referred from WiMAX Forum Official Site. Brock contact... 05:23, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Northern Japan hit by strong quake

June 14, 2008

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has hit the region of Tohoku, a rural area of Northern Japan, killing nine people, injuring over 200, triggering land slides with reports of a bridge destroyed by the quake, several press reports. Mainichi Shinbun reports many land slides happened in mountainous areas, cutting down roads and several neighborhoods are separated from the others.

The quake struck at 8:43 am local time, located about 5 miles (8 km) underground, approximately 280 miles (451 km) north of Tokyo in the northern prefecture of Iwate, which was felt as far away as the Capital. Mainichi indicated that Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures are severely damaged so that both governors invoke Disaster Aid Act to be effective in Ichinoseki and Kurikoma respectively.

Japan is particularly prone to earthquakes due its position on the Ring of Fire as well as being made of volcanic islands. An earthquake last year caused a radioactive leak from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.

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Comments:Ireland rejects EU Lisbon Treaty

I was not surprised... There is too much influence in that part of the World, stopping the EU from moving forward... John Bolton was there campaigning for the NO for God sakes!

It's awful... Just bloody awful.


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Foam manufacturer settles for US$25 million over Station nightclub fire

June 14, 2008

Sealed Air Corporation, a packaging company based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey has agreed to settle legal action over the Station nightclub fire on Rhode Island in February 2003. The disaster killed 100 people with more than twice as many injured and this settlement is one of a series over the blaze.

The fire was triggered by pyrotechnics in use by hard rock band Great White who were performing at the West Warwick venue at the time. They ignited flammable soundproofing foam on the walls.

The latest settlement brings the total amount of settlements to $148.815 million, although all of these settlements are still tentative and subject to approval by families and a judge. Other companies that have already settled include Clear Channel Broadcasting, whose rock radio station was the show's promoter, Anheuser-Busch Inc., The Home Depot Inc., a pyrotechnics manufacturer and several other foam companies.

Others still defending in the case, which names dozens of groups and individuals, include Rhode Island state, the fire inspector that did not enforce regulations at the club, and American Foam Corporation, who sold more foam to the Derderian brothers.

The Derderians bought the club in 2000, whereas the foam allegedly manufactured by Sealed Air was installed in 1996. Sealed Air deny any wrongdoing, saying it was never proven that they indeed manufactured the foam and that the foam was being misused as soundproofing in any event.

Regardless of the origin of the foam, it was argued that it burned too easily and produced toxic fumes when it did.

The criminal case around the fire was resolved in 2006, with the Derderians and Great White tour manager Daniel Biechele - who ignited the pyrotechnics - charged with involuntary manslaughter. The Derderians pleaded no contest and Biechele pleaded guilty.

Biechele was released on parole and Michael Derderian is due for parole next year. His brother was sentenced only to probation and community service.

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Fucking great.--66.229.25.248 11:14, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

This just further shows that we CANNOT pull United States forces out of Afghanistan and Iraq. There is still much to be done. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.219.78.21 (talk) 00:30, 15 June 2008 (UTC)


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User:KingTut

Hello and Welcome to my user page! My plans for WikiNews is just to help out with what I can. I really hope I don't get blocked indefinitly because in the past many WikiNews people have blocked my accounts sorry if i'am a little paranoided but i dont want this to happen again due to my help with the project i'am no vandal or troll just to let all of you know thanks --KingTut (talk) 12:52, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

I have a condition called skitzoprhrenia --KingTut (talk) 13:19, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

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Wikinews Shorts: June 15, 2008

Opposition leader in Zimbabwe arrested again
Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested again according to his party, the Movement for Democratic Change.. The police detention of Tsvangirai and 11 co-workers occurred in Shurugwi, but all were released after three hours. In the past week, the MDC leader was arrested four times as Zimbabwe approaches the June 27 secondary elections to determine if he, or incumbent President Robert Mugabe will receive a clear majority of votes.

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Space Shuttle Discovery touches down in Florida
Space Shuttle Discovery landed at 11:15 AM Saturday on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The STS-124 mission successfully delivered parts for Kibo, an experimental module developed in Japan, to the International Space Station.

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R. Kelly found not guilty on charges of child pornography
R. Kelly, a popular American R&B musician has been found not guilty on all 14 charges involving a videotape of him having sex with a minor. Both Kelly and the girl who was alleged to be his partner both denied they were participants in the video recording. Had the Chicago-based trial jury convicted the singer, he could have faced a 15-year prison term.

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I can't believe Mugabe's police keep arresting this man. --KingTut (talk) 12:49, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

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In the second paragraph I changed 'sounproofing' to 'soundproofing'. --Prices (talk) 13:18, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Most complete dinosaur from Britain goes on display

The most complete dinosaur to be found in the United Kingdom has recently been put on public display. The scelidosaurus dinosaur was discovered on the Dorset coast, from which it was moved to Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery for public display. The director of Geology for the museum said, before the display was opened to the public, that "this is certainly a coup for Bristol." He then said that the museum was "pleased to have these outstanding specimens, [as] they are the best-preserved dinosaur remains ever found in England."

Large numbers of people have visited the museum in the last few days to see the dinosaur, which is believed to have died in a flood. The remains of the dinosaur's final meal are visible near the neck of the animal.

The children of the dinosaur were also recovered in Dorset, and they have been included in the display at the Bristol museum.

The scelidosaurus was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic period, almost 200 million years ago.


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I went to the display today (a few days after the display was launched) and much of the article uses info from that, although the first paragraph uses info from the press association article. Anonymous101  15:19, 14 June 2008 (UTC)


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Russian mob taken down by Spanish police
Thanks for creating an article on Wikinews. Please note that I have added a few tasks to Russian mob taken down by Spanish police which need to be completed before publication. Please ask on my talk page if you have any questions. Anonymous101  16:15, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

The number of articles that get developed from one sentence stub are rather low (probably around 30%) with most getting deleted after three days. If you have three paragraphs, however, there will probably be several contributers willing to copyedit and publish the article. Anonymous101  17:08, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

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Mugabe is 'prepared to fight' if Zimbabwe elects opposition

June 14, 2008

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who is slated to face opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in a run-off election on June 27, said today that the opposition would never govern Zimbabwe as long as he is alive, vowing to "go to war" if the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) wins the election.

"We shall never, never accept anything that smells of ... the MDC. These pathetic puppets taking over this country? Let's see. That is not going to happen," Mugabe said at the funeral of a former independence fighter. "It shall never happen... as long as we are alive and those who fought for the country are alive," he added. "We are prepared to fight for our country and to go to war for it."

He described Tsvangirai and the opposition as "traitors" and characterized them as puppets of Great Britain and the "white man", who ruled Zimbabwe until the country gained independence in 1980. "This country shall not again come under the rule and control of the white man, direct or indirect," Mugabe said.

Mugabe accused British Prime Minister Gordon Brown of interfering in Zimbabwe's affairs, after Brown called for "free and fair elections" and "an end to violence" on Friday. "We have become the focus of the British and the Americans. The U.S. has provided $70 million to the MDC for regime change ... and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is interfering in our internal affairs," Mugabe said. "Once again we want to make it clear to the British and Americans that we are no one's subjects and will never be."

The opposition accuses Mugabe's ZANU-PF party of using violence and intimidation in an attempt to win the run-off election. According to the MDC, 66 of its followers have been killed in attacks since the contested March election, in which Morgan Tsvangirai won the most votes but failed to secure a majority.

Today, police arrested Tsvangirai for the fifth time in less than ten days. He was released a few hours later along with 11 of his colleagues. "It is clearly impossible to talk about a free and fair election in Zimbabwe," the MDC said following Tsvangirai's arrest. "To suggest otherwise is to be clearly blind to the grave harassment, intimidation and violence that the people of Zimbabwe have had to endure over the past few years."

The Secretary-General of the MDC, Tendai Biti, appeared in court today after being arrested on Thursday. Prosecutors said they planned to charge him with treason, for proclaiming victory in the March election before official results were announced and for "publishing a document that was explaining a transitional strategy around March 26". Biti's lawyer says these charges could carry a death penalty.

On Friday, forty prominent African leaders, including former UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan and Boutros Boutros-Ghali, criticized the government of Zimbabwe in an open letter, demanding an end to acts of "intimidation, harassment and violence". Meanwhile, Mugabe said that veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation war would be willing to take up arms in order to prevent the opposition from coming into power.


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Wow Mugabe is ready to destroy is own country if they democracy elect an other party. No wonder why Democracy always fail in Africa. --66.229.25.248 18:58, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
 * It doesn't sound much like democracy to me. It would be nice if the people of Zimbabwe could take it to the United Nations and vote if they would like some "help"... but alas, that probably won't happen, and if it did, the UN probably would not do anything anyway. --Emesee (talk) 21:46, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

 * Robert Mugabe is a nasty, nasty piece of work - and always has been.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe (born on February 21, 1924) has served as the head of government in Zimbabwe since 1980, as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and as the first executive President since 1987.[1] He rose to prominence in the 1960s as a Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) leader in guerilla warfare against white-minority rule in Rhodesia in the Bush War (1964–1979). Emerging from this conflict, Mugabe was hailed by Africans as a hero.[2][3]

Since 1998 Mugabe's policies have increasingly elicited domestic and international denunciation. Mugabe's government pursued a costly intervention in the Second Congo War, expropriated thousands of white-owned farms,[4] printed hundreds of trillions of Zimbabwean dollars triggering hyperinflation,[5] and has been accused of harassing and intimidating political opponents, particularly members of the Movement for Democratic Change.[6] Zimbabwe's economy spiraled downward,[7] with food and oil shortages,[8] and with massive internal displacement[9] and emigration.[10][11]

During this recent period Mugabe's policies also have been denounced in the West and at home as racist against Zimbabwe's white minority.[12][13][14] Mugabe has described his critics as "born again colonialists,"[15][16] and both he and his supporters claim that Zimbabwe's problems are the legacy of imperialism,[17] aggravated by Western economic meddling. On 3 April 2008, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced that the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change had won control of the parliament. This was confirmed when the results were released[18]. Both the opposition and his party challenged the results in some constituencies. [19]. Mugabe lost the 2008 election to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, getting 43% to his 47.9%[20]

 * He's a scumbag who rose to prominence due to being good at killing white people, and destroying the infrastructure of the country, and I think this set of youtube results nicely sums up what he knows about running a country. Sure, look up Rhodesia, and you'll see what drove Mugabe mad; a man who has become obsessed with the idea that white people stole the country and, working from this belief, has deduced they'd like it again.
 * Nelson Mandela became a statesman by spending years in prison with nothing to do but educate himself. Mugabe, to this day, remains a thuggish rabble-rouser. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:06, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

Assassinate him
It's drastic, but who cares, I'm tired of hearing about him and his rigging elections, it's obvious he's not going to give up power. I say kill him off and get peacekeepers in there. --TUFKAAP (talk) 02:04, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Absolutely not, imagine the repercussions this would have in the future for Zimbabwe. Not only would it give some reinforcement to what Mugabe is saying about the country being stolen by foreigners but it would give others like him room to come to power and start this whole thing all over again. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Diabl0658 (talk • contribs) 15:33, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

 * While he's probably the main problem, I'm not sure if getting rid of him would do any good: Someone else from his ZANU-PF will probably take over and may be even worse (EG. Calling a state of emergency and never holding the election), especially if his immediate predecessor WAS foreignly assassinated. Also, a fair amount of people evidently still see something in him (And not just because they're getting his patronage). If he dies violently by another country's machinations (Which, as Diabl0658 mentions, he's constantly swearing about) these supporters of his will probably go berzerk and commit all manner of atrocities (Beyond the current intimidation, etc). I suspect that noone internationally is going to do anything untill after the returns are in. Untill then, most countries will probably give him/them/it the benefit of the doubt and see if he deserved it afterwards. 68.39.174.238 22:42, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

Obvious question?
I'm assuming he's referring to the upcoming runoff election, but... what about the legislature, which his party has already officially lost? Is he going to try and dissolve that, or...? 68.39.174.238 22:32, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
 * The constitution of Zimbabwe has already been so mangled that the parliament has very little real power. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:03, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

 * So, he'll just ignore them? I'm curious if he meant Tsvangirai or just any non ZANU-PF majority anywhere (Granted, are there any other elective positions outside of the country government? City hall?). 68.39.174.238 21:23, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

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Temporary restraining order stops demolition of partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York

In an exclusive report, Wikinews has learned that a restraining order won by area residents has temporarily stopped the emergency demolition of a three story building which partially collapsed on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in Buffalo, New York. The collapse caused at least 15 homes surrounding the property to be evacuated

During the early afternoon hours on June 11, the Buffalo Fire Department was called to scene at 428 Jersey Avenue after residents called 9-1-1 stating that part of a building had collapsed. A large portion of a former livery and stable had collapsed into the yards of at least four houses that surround the stable. Some of the bricks landed inside the building, while some fell into the yards of some houses behind homes on Richmond Avenue, leaving a 'V' shape.

According to savethelivery.com, a website set up and dedicated to "saving part of this historic structure", the restraining order was granted on Saturday, forcing demolition crews to halt their work. The site also states that court papers will be filed on Monday in an attempt to hold the owner Bob Freudenheim responsible for the damage done to the building, and surrounding properties. The site states that Freudenheim has neglected the building for "the last twenty years."

"We are an outraged and responsibly concerned group of neighbors and citizens who have rallied to oppose the impending demolition of the historic White Brothers Livery and Boarding Stable at 428 Jersey Street, just west of Richmond Avenue," says the site's mission statement. They seek to evaluate all options to saving the building before demolishing it, find immediate support to stop any further collapse, hold Freudenheim personally responsible for "endangering the public safety, and compensation of the city and neighbors for expenses incurred by being displaced from their homes." They also want the city to personally inspect any and all properties he owns and for him to surrender the stable to an interested party who would restore it.

Freudenheim gave the city permission to demolish the building on Thursday June 12 during an emergency Preservation Board meeting, because he would not be "rehabilitating the building anytime soon." Freudenheim, along with his wife Nina, were part-owners of the Hotel Lenox at 140 North Street in Buffalo and were advocates to stop the Elmwood Village Hotel from being built on the corners of Forest and Elmwood Avenues in 2006 and 2007, which Wikinews extensively covered. They also financially supported a lawsuit in an attempt to stop the hotel from being built. Though it is not known exactly how long Freudenheim has owned the stable, Wikinews has learned that he was the owner while fighting to stop the hotel from being built.

According to city officials, Freudenheim is facing housing violations for neglecting the building. Residents state that Freudenheim should be "100% responsible" for his actions, and many are afraid that once the building is demolished, Freudenheim's charges of neglect will be abolished.

Although a restraining order is in place, residents still fear that demolition crews will attempt to continue demolition. As a result, police have a permanent detail on location to make sure everyone including both protesters and residents, follow the law.

A rally is planned to take place today at 1:00 p.m. for anyone interested in saving the building.


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All my research and notes. have contacted the website to give me more details on the restraining order such as who signed it and when it expires. I don't know if I went a bit overboard with the stuff from their site, but feel free to c/e those portions. This is just a draft and I hope to publish sometime Sunday morning or afternoon. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 05:10, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

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Does anyone know how to use open street map.org? DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 05:29, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
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Australian Medical Association withdraws from NT Intervention

June 15, 2008

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) announced that it has withdrawn from the Northern Territory National Emergency Response.

The AMA head, Rosanna Capolingua, said that working with the Government has been fraught with problems and is too costly.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said that he is not concerned about the future of the Northern Territory Intervention and that the Australian Government would look at other organizations to take over the AMA's role.

The Northern Territory National Emergency Response also known as the Intervention was put in place by the former Howard Government in response to the Northern Territory Government's Little Children are Sacred report.


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Australian Government to pressure Asia to reduce fuel subsidies

June 15, 2008

The Australian Government is to lobby Asian counties to reduce fuel subsidies and price caps in a bid to lower fuel prices, which the Government argues that fuel subsidies are artificially inflating fuel prices across the Asia-Pacific region.

Resources and Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson said that the Rudd Government does not want to be critical of countries which have used the subsidies to help promote development, however he said that "the challenge of dealing with energy subsidies in our region is a serious one".

Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Andrew Robb told Sky News Australia that "it was a bit presumptuous of Australia to be lecturing Asian countries".

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Hundreds of cyclists take part in 2008 London Naked Bike Ride

June 15, 2008 People in London yesterday were surprised to see hundreds of cyclists in varying degrees of nakedness riding through the city as the annual London Naked Bike Ride took place, one of many other rides as part of World Naked Bike Ride. The ride was intended to protest against oil dependency and celebrate cycling and the human body.

The ride took a route past many well known landmarks in London, starting from Hyde Park Corner then going via locations including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, the United States embassy and returning to Hyde Park Corner, finishing at the Wellington Arch.

Described as a clothing-optional bike ride, participants ranged from being fully clothed to full nudity and were of a broad range of ages and ethnicities. Nudity is encouraged but is not mandatory.

Whilst public nudity in itself isn't illegal in the United Kingdom, indecent exposure is an offence where the person exposes their genitals and "intends that someone will see them and be caused alarm or distress" and as such participants were unlikely to be at risk of arrest. Police officers riding bikes worked to facilitate the passage of the cyclists through the city whilst minimising disruption.


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I saw the ride at Tottenham Court Road in London, photos to follow. Information is either based upon what I witnessed or other sources including, and related Wikipedia articles. Adambro (talk) 12:48, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

Wacky?
I'm wondering if this qualifies as Wackynews. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:00, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
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Scores dead, thousands flee as flooding spreads across southern China

June 15, 2008 Over 50 people have been confirmed dead and at least one million people have fled from their homes as a result of heavy flooding across much of southern China.

In the Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces alone, at least 6,000 homes have been submerged and destroyed by the flood.

Further rainfall is expected to occur throughout the next ten days.

The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has issued a warning on the situation. "Faced with the increasingly severe rain and flood situation, at 16 o’clock of June 12, Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Guangxi urgently started level 2 flood control emergency response and required the relevant departments and places to prepare immediately so as to ensure the work of flood control and drought relief," the CMA said in a statement released on Friday.


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Western Australia gas crisis set to worsen

June 15, 2008

A blast at the Apache Energy plant on Varanus Island on June 3, 2008 cut off one-third of Western Australia's (WA) gas supply, Apache Energy says that it could take up to two months before the supply from Varanus Island gas plant will be partially resumed.

The gas crisis in Western Australia is set to worsen this week, "I think the most difficult times are ahead of us. I think this week will be very difficult and I think the following week will be very difficult, and I mean very difficult", The WA Premier Alan Carpenter said.


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Jenny Li and Thomas Dold win the 2008 Taipei 101 Run Up

June 15, 2008 Different from the past three years, 2008 the 4th-annual Taipei 101 Run Up was held earlier in the top half of 2008 today (June 15). Approximately 2,500 people, world-class runners, corporate teams and individual people, participated in the challenge to climb 2046 steps (390 meters height), 91 floors at this race. Chinese Taipei Road Running Association (CTRRA), the race organizer, set up the "ChampionChip" timing system and recruited several local volunteers for the floor service from vast industries.

Sport volunteers have become a must-have trend in several world-class games such as Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Paris Marathon, and Asian Games, ..., etc. For example, since we [the CTRRA] started the initiation of volunteer recruitment on 2004 ING Taipei Marathon, a good practice of volunteer service was established and developed. I hope this practice can be devoted not only in this game, or not only in Taiwan. Australian cyclist Paul Crake was paralyzed from a spinal injury, suffered in New Zealand in 2006, and Austrian runner Andrea Mayr wasn't able to retain her title in this race, the state of Elite Group became more and more uncertain although several international media focused on competitions between Italian runner Marco De Gasperi and German runner Thomas Dold.

Finally, Thomas Dold defeated Marco De Gasperi by 46 seconds with a time of 10 min and 53 seconds in the Men's Elite Group, Taiwanese runner Jenny Hsiao-yu Li got her first title in Women's Elite Group with a time of 14 min and 53 seconds, and Taipei City Fire Department still retained their title in Enterprise Group in this race.

After the race, Jenny Li spoke to media about this race: "The re-arrangement of the race must be a critical factor to cause the actual strengths of elite runners changed rapidly. Not only did I, but some of [elite] runners also regressed on their score." In addition, Stephen M. Young, Director of the Taipei office of the American Institute in Taiwan, also commented this race to media: "When participating in this race, a regular mental condition should be developed. Don't think too much! Just do the best. If fully prepared, a great result will be accomplished."


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Nepal's royal palace now a public museum

June 15, 2008

Narayanhity Royal Palace, home to Nepal's kings for over a century, was today converted into a public museum, further signifying the country's recent transition from a monarchy to a republic.

At a brief ceremony, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala hoisted the national flag where previously only the royal flag had flown, and unveiled a plaque reading "Narayanhity National Museum". Proclaiming the museum as belonging to the people, Koirala said, "Today the son of a common people has hoisted the country's flag in this palace. Now Nepal has entered a new era."

Nepal's deposed king Gyanendra vacated the palace on Wednesday, after the newly elected Constituent Assembly voted to abolish the 239-year-old monarchy on May 28. He then moved to Nagarjuna Palace, a summer home on the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu, where he is now living as a civilian. However, this home is only a temporary one, and he will soon be asked by the government to leave it as well.

Prime Minister Koirala said he was glad the transition occurred peacefully. "The world's eyes are on Nepal for the unique example it created of proclaiming a republic without any bloodshed," he said. He also thanked the former king for "understanding the desire and expectation of the people by voluntarily moving out to live an exile-like life." Koirala also addressed the need to focus on more pressing issues, such as drafting a new constitution and choosing a new federal structure.

The process began around two years ago, when a national uprising forced the king to relinquish the absolute power he had installed and to reinstate the parliament. In late 2007, the parliament agreed to declare Nepal a republic, which was to be implemented after the April 2008 elections. The Maoists, who had been fighting against the monarchy for over 10 years, won the majority of seats, and the monarchy was officially ended in an overwhelming vote.

Despite the ceremony, Narayanhity National Museum is not yet open to the public. Nepali home minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula said, "After proper preparation, the palace will be opened to the public in two to three months." There are some differing opinions of what to do with the museum; Nepal's national library wants the museum to include a national archives of important documents, while others want to develop the museum into a major tourist attraction.

Officials say the museum will likely include the king's crown, sceptre, and royal throne, as well as a 1939 Mercedes-Benz given to Gyanendra's grandfather by Adolf Hitler. "The car will be a major attraction there,", said Govinda Kusum, a senior Home Ministry official. King Tribhuvan used to ride the Mercedes when there were no other cars in the country, and it currently lies on the palace grounds, after an engineering college in Kathmandu said they didn't have enough money to restore it.


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Quebec man found not guilty in shooting death of Laval officer

June 15, 2008 After four days of deliberation, a jury found Basil Parasiris not guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Laval police Constable in March of 2007.

Laval police were executing a "no knock" warrant on Parasiris' Brossard home March 2, 2007, when Parasiris fatally shot officer Daniel Tessier, thinking he was an invader in his home. The warrant was issued to investigate drug trafficking in the area. Only a small amount of cocaine and marijuana was found during the execution of the search warrant.

Parasiris still faces charges stemming from firearms that were in his possession. The .357 magnum revolver used during the shootout was licensed, but three other loaded firearms were not registered. Parasiris' attorney has indicated that he will plead guilty to those charges.


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Protesters clash with police as Bush visits London

June 16, 2008

Protesters taking part in a demonstration in London's Parliament Square were caught in violent brawls with the Metropolitan Police as United States President George W. Bush was making his way to meet Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Downing Street on Sunday evening.

The protest, called for by the Stop the War Coalition, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and the British Muslim Initiative, was attended by 2000 people according to Scotland Yard, and had previously been banned from marching past Downing Street. As they approached the barrier police had erected to block off access to Whitehall, police officers defended the blockade wielding batons and arresting 25 protesters.

While Deputy assistant commissioner to the Metropolitan Police Service, Chris Allison, criticized the protests as "deplorable" acts that could not "be described as lawful demonstration", a Stop the War Coalition member put the blame on the police, stating that there would have been no violence at all had the demonstration be allowed to pass by the Prime Minister's residence.

An earlier demonstration near Windsor Castle, where President Bush met with Queen Elizabeth for afternoon tea, stayed peaceful. On Monday, Bush will join Gordon Brown in talks with Peter Robinson, the first minister of Northern Ireland, in Belfast, where further protests are announced.


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Residents fear environmental hazard on site of partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York

Residents in Buffalo, New York fear that demolishing a nearly 200-year-old livery and stable which partially collapsed on Wednesday June 11, could cause an environmental hazard.

Wikinews has learned that according property records with the city, the stable was converted into a gasoline station and auto repair shop in 1950, and is designated as a body shop. During that time at least four fuel storage tanks were installed on the property. Two are listed as 550 square feet while the other two are 2,000 square feet. All of the tanks are designated as a TK4, which New York State says is used for "below ground horizontal bulk fuel storage." The cost of installing a tank of that nature according to the state, at that time, included the tank itself, "excavation and backfill," but did not include "the piping, ballast, or hold-down slab orring."

Property reports give the tanks a 'construction code' of a "C - Average", meaning the tanks were not designed to last for a significant period of time. That rating has residents concerned that the tanks could pose an environmental hazard if they are not properly taken care of.

Wikinews has not been able to determine if the tanks have been removed or if they were emptied when the gas station closed sometime in the 1980's. Wikinews has also contacted the city of Buffalo for a comment regarding the tanks, but has yet to receive a response.

The building was scheduled for emergency demolition on Thursday June 12, but was stopped by police after residents raised concerns for the safety of those living around the building. According to New York law, since the city ordered the demolition, they are required to perform an 'Environmental Impact Assessment' or SEQR when a project or demolition has the possibility of posing an environmental hazard.

According to New York law, a SEQR should be performed "to incorporate the consideration of environmental factors into the existing planning, review and decision-making processes of state, regional and local government agencies at the earliest possible time. To accomplish this goal, SEQR requires that all agencies determine whether the actions they directly undertake, fund or approve may have a significant impact on the environment, and, if it is determined that the action may have a significant adverse impact, prepare or request an environmental impact statement."

The law states, "SEQR requires the sponsoring or approving governmental body to identify and mitigate the significant environmental impacts of the activity it is proposing or permitting." It also states that it is the duty of the governmental body in charge of a project to enforce the laws of the SEQR. It also states that agencies must give "appropriate weight with social and economic considerations" when undergoing major projects.

The law also allows citizens to enforce the regulation stating, "citizens or groups who can demonstrate that they may be harmed by this failure [SEQR], may take legal action against the agency" or governmental body behind such a project. The court system in New York has been known to "consistently" rule in favor of plaintiffs who file lawsuits against agencies who do not perform a SEQR. Residents won a restraining order to stop demolition after State Supreme Court Justice Judge John. F. O’Donnell signed a temporary injunction. Residents are concerned demolition crews moved too fast, and are not doing enough to protect them and their surrounding properties. They are also concerned that the city did not consider all the options or risks before ordering the building to be demolished.

On June 15, Judge Jerome C. Gorski ruled that the city can resume demolition, but "on a limited basis" only to remove fallen rubble that landed on properties, and to remove any loose bricks or material from the building, but not below its truss line. Because of the risk of further collapse, the workers are ordered "to use only hand tools." to remove the loose material and debris. Residents are attempting to save portions of the building's side walls and its facade. The demolition crew began to remove some materials, as ordered by the court on Tuesday, June 17.

Judge Gorski also ordered that the plaintiffs present their case in front the State's Supreme Court in Rochester. The hearing took place on Monday morning on June 16 at 10:00 a.m. (eastern time), and the case is currently "being discussed," said an anonymous source close to the lawsuit to Wikinews.

Bob Freudenheim is the building's owner who has housing violations against him for neglecting the building. Residents state that Freudenheim should be "100% responsible" for his actions, and many are afraid that once the building is demolished, Freudenheim's charges of neglect will be abolished. According to WGRZ Channel 2 News, in the past three months, Freudenheim has received at least five housing code violations from the city. WGRZ states that the orders, which they obtained, were to fix the building "to a safe condition."

Freudenheim gave the city permission to demolish the building on Thursday June 12 during an emergency Preservation Board meeting, because he would not be "rehabilitating the building anytime soon." Freudenheim, along with his wife Nina, were part-owners of the Hotel Lenox at 140 North Street in Buffalo and were advocates to stop the Elmwood Village Hotel from being built on the corners of Forest and Elmwood Avenues in 2006 and 2007, which Wikinews extensively covered. They also financially supported a lawsuit in an attempt to stop the hotel from being built. Though it is not known exactly how long Freudenheim has owned the stable, Wikinews has learned that he was the owner while fighting to stop the hotel from being built.

Freudenheim has not released a statement, and Wikinews has not been able to contact him regarding the issue.


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Well not sure if all this research is OR, but I did get to see the court's order for June 15. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 02:37, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Since news will break tomorrow, I am holding on publish... DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 02:52, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * With the exception of the SEQR info and the City Property search, although I did research it, all other information is mine. Mostly based off quotes and talking to residents. I was at the scene most of today and yesterday. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 02:47, 18 June 2008 (UTC)


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