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Wikinews:Global permissions

This policy defines the use of global permissions on English Wikinews.

Stewards
Stewards may use global permissions on English Wikinews in the course of their duties as stewards: In all other situations, please refer to local administrators.
 * Global rollback and global sysop following the policies below,
 * Oversight tool to suppress abusive usernames, and
 * Emergency situations where local users are unable or unavailable to act.

Stewards can also: These actions can affect English Wikinews, but are carried out at m:Steward requests/Permissions and logged at m:Special:Log/rights.
 * add the CheckUser and Oversight permissions following a successful request at WN:RFP.
 * remove all permissions:
 * in an emergency situation;
 * in response to a user self-request;
 * per Arbitration Committee decision; or
 * per WMF Board decisions.

 * List of stewards

Global sysops
Global sysops can use their rights on this wiki. However, global sysops are asked to ensure that they only take action on obvious spam or vandalism, and refer to local administrators otherwise as appropriate. Before taking action, global sysops should take time to study what content is acceptable on Wikinews, as this may differ substantially from other wikis. Helpful links include the Wikinews criteria for deletion and What Wikinews is.

 * List of global sysops

Global rollbackers
Global rollbackers may use the following functions on English Wikinews in the context of counter-vandalism efforts (unless they hold them separately in a local usergroup):
 * rollback
 * suppressredirect
 * markbotedits
 * noratelimit

However, the above is not permitted if:
 * they previously had rollback removed at English Wikinews; or
 * they were blocked in the last 90 days for edit warring on English Wikinews.

The only non-admin group with rollback are reviewers. If removal has previously occurred, they must request the reviewer or administrator permission before they can use global rollback again.

 * List of global rollbackers

Global interface editors and abuse filter editors
Such users are allowed to use the right on this wiki by default as per the rules on Meta-Wiki. Global interface editors must ensure that they comply with the protection policy.

Removal of permissions
Note that, in general, English Wikinews admins retain the right to request a holder of a right above to stop using their tools if what they deem to be misuse occur, and the holder of such right must comply with such a request. Such a decision by an administrator can be appealed to the wider community.

A user who abuses their global permissions by knowingly or recklessly using their global permissions on English Wikinews in contravention of this policy should be reported to m:Steward requests/Permissions or #wikimedia-stewards immediately, where the stewards will determine whether an emergency removal of permissions is required. An indefinite block may also be placed on the account locally during this period if necessary to prevent further abuse (see the above section).

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Talk:English Football: Chelsea F.C. sack Grant

1-2-3viva chelsea

Category
editprotected Please at Category:Manchester United. Calebrw (talk) 23:36, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

 * ✅ Tempodivalse [talk]  23:39, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

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editprotected Please add the following categories to the article. 14.139.242.195 (talk) 13:46, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 1) Serie A
 * 2) Chelsea F.C.
 * 3) FC Barcelona
 * 4) Serie A
 * 5) La Liga

 * I agree with adding Category:Chelsea F.C. but I don't think the other categories are directly relevant because they are clubs and leagues where "speculated" potential managers were working at the time. Green Giant (talk) 15:49, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
 * It's already in Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC. The others listed here seem too weakly connected.  --Pi zero (talk) 02:48, 14 November 2015 (UTC)

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Comments:'Big Brother Australia' evictee recounts youth in controversial religious group

Cult
I think that this is to extreme this cult, its taking over peoples lives, controlling it, I find it hard and just to say it is a cult. But I still think I'm the best lol.

This man has taken it to far. The goverment should put an end to this while they still can.


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Comments:Million-dollar trial aborted on account of sudoku

lol wut?

Lol, this is gold. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.101.224.198 (talk) 20:27, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Yo this be so wack! Thems candaians cant even play a sudoko while they listen to white men talk about drugs. Theys just tryin to keep the black man down! Peace —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.39.50.135 (talk) 14:42, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

lol ya, those dam canadians dont know shit!!! just keep on eating there maple syrup and keep saying eh at the end of everything
 * They're Australians you dolts. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:14, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Shows how much most people know about geography. Ethnocentrism at it's finest. --96.252.61.169 16:41, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Australians... Canadians... what's the difference? :oP Gopher65talk 01:14, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Canadians have to keep telling people they're not from the US. Chris Mann (Say hi!|Stalk me!) 23:15, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
 * And Minnesotans have to keep telling Americans we're not Canadians. :P--64.90.84.103 07:12, 28 April 2009 (UTC)


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Comments:NASA's Phoenix spacecraft having trouble analyzing soil samples

Hey dude,

Have them to work on this and get this earth good man..


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Wikinews:CommonsTicker/20080611

11 June

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Delta II rocket launches GLAST observatory

June 11, 2008 The Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) satellite has been launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy carrier rocket. Lift-off occurred from Launch Complex 17B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United States, at 16:05 GMT. Spacecraft separation occurred about 75 minutes after launch, just before 17:20 GMT. The launch was reported to have been successful.

The Delta II rocket flew in the 7920H configuration, with nine GEM-46 solid rocket motors, and no third stage. This is the fifth flight of a Delta II Heavy, which differs from the standard Delta II in that it has more powerful solid rocket motors, originally developed for the Delta III. At 4627 kg (10201 lbs), GLAST is the heaviest payload ever launched by a Delta II. It will operate in a low Earth orbit, approximately 550 kilometres above the Earth's surface.

GLAST will be used to study gamma rays emitted from supermassive black holes in other galaxies, and pulsars in our own galaxy. It is a replacement for the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, which operated between April 1991 and June 2000. It will be used by scientists in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden and the United States. The spacecraft will be operated by the US space agency, NASA. The United States Department of Energy is also involved in the mission.

This is the 29th orbital launch of 2008, and the second to be conducted by a Delta II. The next Delta II launch will occur in just over a week, when a lighter configuration 7420 rocket will be used to place the Jason-2 satellite into orbit. In total, this is the 136th launch of a Delta II, the 134th successful Delta II launch, and the 81st consecutive success.


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I watched the live webcast of the launch, and status updates via the ELV Countdown Portal. --GW_SimulationsUser Page 16:38, 11 June 2008 (UTC)


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2008 Google Developer Day starts from Yokohama, Japan

June 12, 2008 2008 The 2nd-annual Google Developer Day started its tournament in Pasifico Yokohama, Japan as its first stage. According to Google, this programmer-based event is similar to Google I/O, the largest programming event which is only available in USA and held earlier on May 28 & 29 in San Francisco, California.

Takuya Oikawa, Software Engineer of Google Japan, analyzed the future trend on programming and redefined the "3C". "There are three key features to drive on the next generation programming, that is, 'Client' [user-oriented], 'Connectivity', and 'Cloud Computing'," stated Oikawa.

Fumitoshi Ukai, the Software Engineer of Google Japan, has pointed out the importance of Google App Engine, and performed a SWOT analysis using the Sichuan earthquake as an example, and said: "The failure or success of Cloud Computing will be determined by three critical factors - ability of offline computing, language support, and quotas of databases."

After the Japan Stage, 2008 Google Developer Day will be held in China, Taiwan, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil during the month of June. The Europe Tour of Google Developer Day will kick off from London, England on September 16.


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Deleted contributions
How would we know whether a global sysop accessed such information? Last time I checked there is no log for this. --+Deprifry+ 17:44, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Good question, I think I'll raise it on foundation-l. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:37, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Meta discussion
With the potential implementation of a global sysop right, there is currently a discussion surrounding each wiki's stance and their ability to decide what actions global sysop can and can not take on that specific wiki. I encourage all who are interested to participate here. Cheers, Tiptoety  talk 21:03, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

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Global sysops can not use any of their rights here, so the policy should be modified to reflect that fact. Global rollbackers are able to rollback as always, but not all global sysops are automatically global rollbackers (though they can be on request). Ajraddatz (talk) 19:26, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

Updates

 * Global sysop have no special access on this wiki. They have same access as any other non-administrators.
 * There are global rollbackers, who are authorized to use rollback permission on all wikis.

Clarifying these two things will be enough to make the policy up to date. — revi  ☏  16:08, 19 April 2018 (UTC)

 * I've tried to address these by moving the section on rollback up one level, so it's a sibling rather than a child of the section on global sysops. --Pi zero (talk) 16:28, 19 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Also simplified the section on global sysops, trimming material that appeared to be inapplicable. --Pi zero (talk) 16:40, 19 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Great, seems up to date now. — revi  ☏  17:01, 19 April 2018 (UTC)

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EU, US declare intent to cooperate on climate change at summit

June 11, 2008 A European Union-United States summit held in Slovenia produced a draft declaration outlining the groups' future cooperation on climate change, energy security and financial stability. Yesterday was the final day of the summit, the last EU-US summit that US President George W. Bush will attend in his current role. Hopes of a major breakthrough on the topic of climate change were low going into the summit. The foreign minister of Slovenia, Dimitrij Rupel, commented last week that, "on climate change, the positions are split." Members of the 27-nation EU have regularly expressed their dissatisfaction with the US for not having ratified the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement with binding greenhouse gas emissions targets. Doubts about the summit's efficacy were not misplaced, as no firm targets were set for actions on climate change.

The EU and US agreed to cooperate increasingly in science and technology research for energy and climate change purposes, including carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen fuel cells. The EU reaffirmed its commitments as per the Kyoto Protocol, but the US restated that developing countries such as China and India must be made to sign up to such global agreements before it will sign on.

Steps to secure energy sources for the future were also discussed. Promoting the creation of multiple pipelines to supply more natural gas to Europe was determined a priority, despite the fact that this would encourage an increase in emissions from gas use.

Bush commented in a follow-up news conference: "I think we can get a global agreement on climate change during my presidency - just so you know."


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Indonesian police hand over Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 report to prosecutors

June 11, 2008

Police in Indonesia have forwarded a 200-page brief concerning the Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 disaster to prosecutors. The move comes as an indication that the trial of pilot-in-command Captain Marwoto Komar is set to commence within weeks.

The March 7, 2007 crash of a Boeing 737-400 at Yogyakarta International Airport killed 21 people. 119 others were able to escape the burning wreckage after the plane overshot the runway, going through the perimeter fence and crossing a road and an embankment to come to rest in a paddy field. Most of the deceased were Indonesians, with five from neighbouring Australia also killed.

A final report was later issued after an investigation by Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) in October 2007. The report blamed pilot error for the crash, finding that the airliner had touched down at roughly twice the accepted safe landing speed, and that Komar was "fixated" on landing and "probably emotionally aroused". The Cockpit Voice Recorder indicated that he ignored fifteen activations of the Ground Proximity Warning System and a call from his co-pilot for a 'go-around' as the plane touched down. A number of other criticisms were also leveled at the airport, the airline and transport politicians for contributing factors.

Komar is to be prosecuted over the crash for negligence. His earlier arrest - which he was subsequently released from pending full charges - sparked protests from Indonesian aviation groups and criticism from international groups, including IFALPA, a powerful international airline pilots' association.

Evidence in his trial is set to include documentational evidence and aircraft wreckage, but it is unclear whether it will include the NTSC report. Much controversy was caused by the suggestion it may be used, since international regulations limit the use of materials intended for safety investigations as evidence to prove liability in criminal or civil cases.

Kamal Firdaus, council for the pilot, explained what this means for his client: "Today the documentation has been officially accepted by the prosecutor," adding, "I suspect from this it will be two to three weeks until it is handed over to the court - that's the usual practice. Usually the first hearing is two weeks after that." Firdaus commented that it would be "difficult" for liability to be established and that, "we are ready and it will be a very interesting legal case, so let's see what will happen in the court."

Komar, 45, is believed to be the first pilot prosecuted over an air accident in Indonesia despite the country's poor aviation safety record. He is being charged with three counts of negligence, but the potential sentence is unclear, as Aero-News reports that he could face life imprisonment while The Age says he can face up to seven years' imprisonment. His case is considered a landmark, with aviation groups believing his trial may set the precedent for pilots involved in future accidents.


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User:Tailsic

(From Wikipedia)

... I did the unified login thing on there and now I'm on, like, a MILLION sites, ok?

Tailsic (talk) 20:35, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

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NASA's Phoenix Lander has an oven full of Martian soil

June 11, 2008 NASA's Phoenix Lander has begun to cook a scoop full of Martian soil. For reasons unknown to scientists, and after several seemingly unsuccessful attempts to break up the soil, a large amount was discovered to have passed through a screen leading to an on board oven.

"We have an oven full. It took 10 seconds to fill the oven. The ground moved," said Phoenix co-investigator Bill Boynton, a researcher at the University of Arizona located in Tucson, Arizona.

The lander's Robotic Arm delivered a partial scoopful of clumpy soil from a trench informally called "Baby Bear" to the number 4 oven on its TEGA (Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer) last Friday, June 6. NASA observed the method and reported that no soil had passed through the screens over the TEGA. The screen is to prevent larger bits of soil from clogging the narrow port to each oven so that fine particles fill the oven cavity, which is no wider than a pencil lead. The oven's goal is to vaporize any ice or water that may be present in the soil. Minerals may also burn off and scientists say that vapors from anything that evaporates or vaporizes will be tested and analyzed.

After some debate, NASA decided to 'shake' the soil in hopes that it would break up the larger particles. To much disappointment after six tries using this method, only a few particles got through the screen. Scientists then ordered one last shake of the soil "in the off chance we might get lucky," stated Boynton.

After a few days of troubleshooting, NASA looked back at the soil and discovered that, for an unknown reason, a large amount of soil had fallen through the screen and was ready for inspection by the TEGA. Boynton states that it is possible that the oven might have filled because of the cumulative effects of all the shaking, or because of changes in the soil's cohesiveness as it sat for days on the top of the screen.

"There's something very unusual about this soil, from a place on Mars we've never been before. We're interested in learning what sort of chemical and mineral activity has caused the particles to clump and stick together," Boynton commented.

Phoenix was originally ordered to put off using its TEGA until scientists came up with a solution to the clodded soil. It had been rescheduled to take readings of the Martian climate such as temperature and wind speed, and also to analyze a soil sample using the optical microscope, or MECA (Microscopy, Electrochemistry, and Conductivity Analyzer) on June 12. Scientists say that those tasks are still scheduled to take place. Pictures and results from that sample are expected to arrive on Thursday June 12, while the oven samples will take a few days to analyze.

"The dirt finally did start to flow and we actually got a full oven, so that problem is now behind us. We're hopeful that some time in the next few days we'll close the oven and begin the analysis process," added Boynton.


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Three sought in Vancouver following hate crime

June 11, 2008 Yesterday, police in Vancouver, Canada released images showing suspects in a possible hate crime that left a man "very traumatized by the event, very afraid," according to Constable Tim Fanning.

On May 2, a gay man in Vancouver's West End was shouted at, pelted with eggs and had a beer bottle thrown at him, although the bottle did not hit him. The 37-year-old victim was walking in downtown Vancouver, east on Davie Street, an area with most of the city's gay clubs and bars.

"The type of attack ... and the fact that the victim here is openly gay lends itself for investigators to believe it's that most repulsive of crimes, possibly a hate crime," Fanning commented.

The images released by the police department were captured by surveillance cameras at a Mac's convenience store close to the attack. They depict three males, estimated to be between 18 and 20 years old, purchasing eggs just prior to the incident. People are being urged to come forward with any information about the identity of the suspects.


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Talk:Indonesian police hand over Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 report to prosecutors

Note that some details are not covered directly by the sources. Some are obvious to anyone with background knowledge in air accidents (e.g. which warning system tells you you're coming in too fast) and some are covered in the previous articles listed. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 21:02, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Typo
"wether" => "whether" Van der Hoorn (talk) 12:41, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * ✅ -- Sken   my talk 20:50, 4 April 2009 (UTC)


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Norwegian national assembly votes to allow same-sex marriage and adoption

June 12, 2008 The Norwegian national assembly voted Wednesday to change the existing marriage and adoption laws. After debating for several hours, the vote resulted in a 84 to 41 majority in favour of the new law which allows homosexual couples to marry and adopt children.

For the past several weeks, there have been extensive debate over the change, with both sides staging demonstrations in most of the larger cities in Norway. The last time Norway changed the laws regarding marriage was in 1993, when gay and lesbian people were allowed to form partnership unions with similar rights as marriages. The existing law attracted criticism in the last few years for discriminating against homosexuals, as they were denied marriage, adoption, and the use of assisted reproductive technology.

The new law, as proposed, allows marriages between homosexuals, granting them the same rights to religious services in connection with their marriage, as well as the right to adopt children with the same requirements being applied as to heterosexuals. The new law also allows lesbian couples to use assisted reproductive technology.

The new law does not require The Church of Norway to marry gays or lesbians, but it allows ministers to perform this service if the national church council permits it.

Another part of the new proposal, which would have concealed the identity of sperm donors, failed to gain a majority during the vote. Citing the right for children to know their biological parents as more important, a majority of the representatives voted against this part of the proposal.


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yay... the World is saved... Give me beer.

Have one on me. --SVTCobra 22:16, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

As usual, great photo op, but nothing happens. sigh... --Wolf m corcoran (talk) 14:05, 12 June 2008 (UTC)


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I realize that you are still working on this, I just want to point out that there ought not be inline links to external sites. Please list them all in the "sources" section. Cheers, --SVTCobra 22:12, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Sperm Donor Identity
I am confused by the last paragraph. The first sentence seems to say that the clause would have disclosed (which I take to mean as reveal) the identity of sperm donors, but the second sentences implies that the assembly voted against something that would hide their identity. So which is it - did the refused portion of the law want to reveal, or keep secret, the identity of donors? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.235.102.140 (talk) 13:40, 12 June 2008 (UTC)


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Residents evacuated after partial building collapse in Buffalo, New York

At least two homes have been evacuated, and 14 or more are on standby to evacuate in Buffalo, New York after a very large three-story building partially collapsed on the city's West Side.

According to the Buffalo Fire Department, the number four side of an old horse stable at 428 Jersey Street off of Richmond Avenue collapsed from the roof line half way down the side. Material from the building fell into the yards of at least three neighbouring 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.

"[The building] is well worth the designation" as a historical landmark, states Tim Tielman of the Buffalo Preservation Board. Tielman states that he will likely bring the incident before the Board as early as Thursday, June 12 to discuss the issue. "We don't want to demolish it until it is talked about and we consider options," added Tielman.

So far there are no reports of injuries. Firefighters plan on getting an aerial shot to determine if the building is in danger of totally collapsing. A detail will remain on scene until at least Thursday afternoon.

The building was first owned by a company called White Bros. and was used as a stable for a farm which once covered the land around the building for several blocks. Servants and workers of the farm were housed inside resident quarters situated at the rear of the building.

The building, the current owner of which is not known, covers nearly a half block. Much of the building's sides are home to vines, and a variety of gardens are planted along the perimeter of the building. Residents state that they will be "very disappointed" to see the building be demolished.

Repairs on the building were ongoing. The building is believed to have been built in the mid-1800's.


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Got info from police scanner originally from 424.225, but when evacuations happened, they moved to channel 2 at 424.350. It is a few blocks from my house so i am headed to the scene. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 22:37, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Quote from Tim is mine and the history on the building as well. Anyone know how to use open street map? This would help for a good outline of the massive size of this building. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 23:46, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
 * For the sake of anyone else looking at doing this, the location is here as confirmed using the Google Street View feature which I've just found, amazing! Anyway, note that copying these coordinates into OSM gives a slightly different position. Anyone doing this should click on the OSM Export tab and use the SVG format then editing using an editor link Inkscape to add the outline as can be seen on aerial photos on Google. Adambro (talk) 05:28, 12 June 2008 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Non-free content

This is a proposed policy, designed to supercede Fair use, and serve as the Exemption Doctrine Policy (EDP) for Wikinews while complying with Wikimedia Foundation resolution Resolution:Licensing policy.

English Wikinews needs a project specific policy that differs from that of Wikipedia because, in general, allowances for non-free material are much broader for reporting the news than any other use. This is true under both the fair use and fair dealing doctrines, which cover most English-speaking countries.

Images
Images are the most common form of non-free content that is used on Wikinews.

Not acceptable

 * Photos and graphics created by a competing news agency, such as a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast news, do not qualify as acceptable exemptions.
 * Photos and graphics created by individuals, corporations, and educational institutions for purposes other than reporting news, promotion and/or publicity, and without specific acceptable licenses do not qualify.

Acceptable

 * Photos and graphics published by a government, educational institution, corporation or other private entity with the explicit intention of providing a press release, publicity or otherwise promote themselves. This assumes that they do own the image, if not, it is not acceptable.

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This is a draft at best, and I am still working on it. When it actually has something, I'll link to it from the watercooler. But feel free to post comment here on the talk page. Cheers, --SVTCobra 22:56, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
 * This could take a long time (weeks). I'd appreciate input. --SVTCobra 00:08, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Euro 2008: Portugal vs. Czech Republic

June 12, 2008

Portugal all but secured a spot on the quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2008 yesterday, defeating the Czechs 3-1. This is the team's second consecutive victory in the championship.

Portugal took an early lead in minute eight when scored after two attempts. The score was equalled by the Czechs in minute 17 when headed in from a corner. Portugal then retook the lead when Ronaldo low-drived the ball into the goal after a pass from Deco. Regulation time ended, and three minutes were added, giving the Czechs a chance to equal the score, but all hope was lost when Quaresma scored one minute later, after receiving a pass from Ronaldo.

Portugal, as the winner of Group A, will kick off the knockout stage by playing the runner up from Group B in the quarter-finals on June 19.

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Senior intelligence official suspended after leaving top secret files on train

June 13, 2008

A senior intelligence official in the United Kingdom has been suspended from his job pending an investigation into top secret documents that were left on a commuter train on Tuesday. The Cabinet Office confirmed that the documents, including reports on Al-Qaeda and Iraqi security forces, had been found on the train and handed in to the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), who turned the files in to police.

According to the BBC, one of the documents, a seven-page report entitled "Al-Qaeda Vulnerabilities", was classified "UK Top Secret" and had every page numbered and labelled "for UK/US/Canadian and Australian eyes only". The other document, "Iraqi Security Forces: More or Less Challenged?", had been commissioned by the Ministry of Defence, which the BBC's security correspondent, Frank Gardner, described as being "damning" in parts. Both were produced by the Joint Intelligence Committee, a government organisation designed to present information from several British intelligence services to ministers and senior officials.

The person believed to be responsible for the breach works for the Cabinet Office's intelligence and security unit, which contributes to the Joint Intelligence Committee. He had authority to take classified documents out of the Cabinet Office, under strict security procedures. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which the Conservative Party's security spokeswoman, Dame Pauline Neville-Jones called "the latest in a long line of serious breaches of security involving either the loss of data, documents or Government laptops".

The Cabinet Office's admission of the breach came on the same day the UK government voted on a resolution allowing authorities to detain terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge.


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User talk:24.80.81.98

Welcome
Welcome!

24.80.81.98, welcome to Wikinews! Thank you for your contributions I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

Our key policies - if you read anything, read these! Here a few pointers to help you get to know Wikinews: There are always things to do on Wikinews:
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 * Style guide - how articles should look before publishing
 * Contents - the contents page.
 * Existing articles need expanding and checking for spelling and mistakes
 * The front page lead articles often need updating
 * Developing stories need finishing and publishing
 * Discussions need your input
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Here are some other hints and tips:

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

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

If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome!

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Thanks for your article suggestion. Remember that Wikinews is volunteer-run, so the best way to get an article written is to do it yourself. You can also make your suggestion at Requested articles - just remember to provide a source or two to help the Wikinewsies write the article. Chris Mann (Say hi!|Stalk me!) 01:42, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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User talk:Formula 412

go away you vandal --72.73.74.205 02:16, 12 June 2008 (UTC) your going to be blocked --72.73.74.205 02:18, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Portal talk:Nebraska

I don't have permissions to edit this page, but the wrong state is highlighted in the image. Oklahoma is highlighted in the image instead of Nebraska... whoever has permission should fix this. Cornhusker1225 (talk) 02:22, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Four Boy Scouts killed in Iowa tornado

June 12, 2008 A major storm suspected to be a tornado has reportedly killed four Boy Scouts camping at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa. Roughly ninety-five Scouts aged thirteen to eighteen and twenty-five adult staff members were believed to be camping at the time the alarm was raised. Most of the scouts were from Omaha-Metro Area, including Omaha and Bellevue, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is believed that the scouts had as little as twelve minutes to seek shelter from the time the alarm began to the time the storm hit. Early reports stated that thirty to forty scouts had been injured, that number was later reduced to twenty.

A spokesman for the Boy Scouts of America's Mid American Council, the region in which the camp was situated, has stated that the storm activated sirens but she couldn't confirm whether the scouts were staying in tents or buildings.

The Scouts were participating in a training exercise at the 1,800 acre ranch roughly 40 miles northeast of Omaha. Julie Tack, a spokesperson for Iowa Homeland Security, stated that the camp was littered with debris and downed tree branches after being struck by a tornado at or around 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Tack went on to say that a search and rescue team had been deployed to the area.

Camp counselors have stated that they were aware of the possibilities that storm was coming and they had heard the tornado sirens going off. There was no underground shelter for the scouts, however they had shelters designated and emergency plans had been discussed the first day of camp. Officials said most of the boys were on a hike when storms moved in.

A camp staff member said that many scouts were injured when a fireplace in one of the shelters collapsed. Most of the injured scouts were treated at hospitals in Sioux City and Missouri Valley, Iowa. Six scouts were brought to the Missouri Valley hospital, most treated for minor injuries and broken bones. One scout suffered a broken hip and was transferred to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.

Mercy Medical Center, in Sioux City, have reported two patients arriving by helicopter at 8:13 PM with a third arriving by ambulance. A fourth patient arrived later, again by helicopter. A spokesman for the hospital said the victims are all juveniles and all have serious injuries. Mercy does not expect to receive more camp victims. The names of the victims have not been released.

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Canadian Government apologises for Residential Schools

June 12, 2008 Stephen Harper, Canada's Prime Minister, apologized on behalf of the Canadian Government for its role in the Indian Residential School System in front of Aboriginal Leaders, elders, and more than 1000 outside the Parliament Building. Harper proclaimed, "The treatment of children in Indian residential schools is a sad chapter in our history. Today, we recognize that this policy of assimilation was wrong, has caused great harm, and has no place in our country." This apology was seen at more than 30 event around the country, and broadcast live on CBC Newsworld and CTV Newsnet.

The residential school system was created based on the Gradual Civilization Act (1857) and the Gradual Enfranchisement Act (1869), which assumed the superiority of British Ways, prompting the need for Aboriginals to become "civilized" by becoming English-speakers, Christians, and farmers. The funding of the schools was provided by the Indian Act (1876) and by the federal government department, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and operated with the support of churches, generally the Roman Catholic Church and the United Church of Canada.

In the 1920s, attendance became compulsory for all children aged 6 to 15, and families who refused to cooperate were at risk of having the children removed by the government, and the parents sent to prison. The school systematically tried to destroy the aboriginal language and way of life, raising the idea of cultural genocide. Students were forbidden to speak their native languages, even outside the classroom, as to install the English or French language (and as result, to "forget" their native language), punishable by unreasonably severe corporal punishment. Practicing non-Christian faiths was also punishable by corporal punishment.

In the late 1990s, allegations of sexual abuse, as well as several physical and psychological abuse, arose, leading to large monetary payments from the federal government and churches to former students. The government also established the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, providing $350 million to fund community-based healing projects, and provided another $40 million in 2005.

On February 13, 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a similar apology in the Australian House of Parliament.

On June 21, 2008, Indian Residential School Museum of Canada is scheduled to open on Long Plain First Nation, near Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.


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Romanian fighter jet hit by UFOs

June 12, 2008

Officials from the Romanian Defense Military confirmed that one of their MiG-21 Lancer fighter planes was struck by four Unidentified Flying Objects on October 31, 2007, which shattered the plane's cockpit. The military also released a video captured by the plane's on-board camera as it was flying above Transylvania.

The recording shows solid bodies, which authorities are working to determine the identity of. Officials have already been able to determine the bodies were not birds or pieces of another plane, a meteorite or ice. Rocket launches and ground artillery shots were also ruled out as possible explanations for the incident.

The pilot, Marin Mitrica, was injured slightly but managed to safely land the plane. The investigation was passed to the Security Committee of European Air Forces.

A similar incident happened in the United States in 1948. Captain Mantell, of the Kentucky Air National Guard, was sent to intercept a UFO that was in US airspace, and allegedly, he was shot down by the UFO. Further investigations revealed that he was unfamiliar with the F-51 (P-51 fighter plane of World War II era).

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Talk:Romanian fighter jet hit by UFOs

Was supposed to come here. Need help with this one. Thanks. 65.173.104.109 04:35, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

I dont really see the relevance of the Mantell incident to this story, to be honest. I want to see the video and hear what the pilot thinks. I also think the headline is a little sensationalist; I'm fully aware that UFO is a proper military term, but the audience of the article associates UFOs with flying saucers - which in all likelihood, judging from past incidents, was not the cause of this. 83.89.0.118 10:33, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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User talk:65.173.104.109

New here. Had a glitch. 65.173.104.109 04:39, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Comments:Air France to launch new daily flight from Paris to Bucharest

Thank goodness! : ) --Emesee (talk) 08:32, 12 June 2008 (UTC)


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Hey, I am a frequent contributor to the English Wikipedia. You can find my user page here.

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Kai-fu Lee: Developers will rule the next-generation Internet world

June 12, 2008

The 2008 Google Developer Day started its second day today at Beijing International Convention Center, China. "Cloud Computing" was chosen as its theme for this event, driving more discussions between several participating programmers on the applications of Internet APIs.

The battle of [operating] platforms comes to an end in the presence, 'The Internet' will be the final survivor in this battle. With revolutions and risen-up products from different web era, an interactive platform for developers will be more and more opened. In the past, we [the public] gained informations from mass media, but now, interactions from Internet users are more and more frequent and active than the past. I believe that the Internet will continuously play the greatest role, developers will lead the revolution of next-generation Internet era.

Since Google Gears, Android, and the Google App Engine was already discussed in Japan, Google China announced that they will cooperate with several local internet communities including MySpace, Tianya Club, and Xiaonei Web on an interactive platform - "OpenSocial" in China.


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UK shadow home secretary resigns over terror law

June 13, 2008

Following yesterday's vote in the Houses of Parliament to allow UK authorities to detain suspects for up to 42 days without charge, the UK's Shadow Home Secretary Conservative MP David Davis has resigned. A by-election is to be fought in his seat of Haltemprice and Howden.

The move which was described as "a complete surprise" was announced to reporters outside Downing Street after the Speaker of the House refused to let the well known politician announce it in Westminster. The 59 year-old MP is well known in politics and had led the opposition against labour plans to extend detention length limits for suspected terrorists.

Davis has said that he will stand as a candidate in the by-election, which he claims he will use to promote civil liberties, saying "I will argue in this by-election against the slow strangulation of fundamental British freedoms by this government." He also said the move was a "noble endeavour" to address British civil liberties. The Liberal Democrats will not contest the by election, and their leader, Nick Clegg, met Mr. Davis. Nick Cleggs Liberal Democrats voted against 42 day detention as did the Conservatives. The controversial bill was passed by only 9 votes.

Conservative leader David Cameron, who had previously run against Davis in the race for election as the Conservative leader, said: "It was a personal decision, a decision he has made".


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Comments:NASA's Phoenix Lander has an oven full of Martian soil

If this thing has an oven then maybe it should be baking me cookies instead of digging up dirt!

about the oven full of martian soil??
basically why in the bloody hell should we care about martian soil...........rather spend the money on better things. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.92.24.76 (talk) 16:35, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

dude who the fck cares about it anyway?—Toy gunn (talk) 14:02, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Three sought in Vancouver following hate crime

So now throwing eggs at people is "The most repulsive of crimes"? I'm no fan of bigotry, but it seems like people are seriously overreacting about this.--209.66.200.45 15:12, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

What?
"The type of attack ... and the fact that the victim here is openly gay lends itself for investigators to believe it's that most repulsive of crimes ".So the fact that the victim was gay makes the crime more serious?

I have no problem with equality for gay people but I don't see why a crime against them is more serious than a crime against anyone else. Anonymous101  15:21, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Was it a hate crime?
After reading the information given about this incident, I found it a little hard to believe that it was being catergorized as a hate crime. The article points out that the three individuals were seen purchasing eggs prior to the incident. This does not mean that they set out to find a gay person to throw eggs at, nor is it possible to say that the only reason the person was attacked was because he was gay. It is very possible that the individuals were simply idiots who were being mean to anyone they came across. I would have been more incline to believe it was a hate crime if slur words or phrases were made during the incident. I am personally in support of hate crime laws being enacted and enforced, but there must be evidence of the incident be perpetuated do to the person's sexual preference.--Sldss71% (talk) 15:42, 14 June 2008 (UTC)Slss71%


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Scientists suggest scaring toads to limit population

June 12, 2008 Scientists from the Northern Australian region Queensland have said that the population of cane toads could be limited by scaring them. The toads are non-native, imported invasive pests in the parts of Australia they inhabit.

The scientists have reported that scared tadpoles will transform into toads prematurely, leaving them undersized and weak. The intimidation has been found by putting a squashed, dead tadpole into a pool and observing that some of the chemical signals given off by the corpse scare tadpoles already in the pool. The result is the early metamorphosis, and a weaker population of cane toads.


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User talk:Klagenfuter

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Thanks for experimenting with Wikinews. Your test worked, and has now been reverted or removed. Please use Sandbox for any other tests you want to do, since testing in articles may disrupt the site's working and will be reverted quickly. , welcome to Wikinews! Please refrain from using content pages for testing. Here are a few good links for newcomers on how to edit Wikinews:

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Audio Wikinews
If you want to use jingles, I uploaded [[Media:Wikinews briefs part of intro.ogg]] and [[Media:Wikinews briefs jingle.ogg]].--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 15:37, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

You are blocked
OMG. You scared me on IRC. I actually thought that I was blocked.

22:59 FellowWikiNews (Talk | contribs) blocked "Terinjokes (contribs)" with an expiry time of 24 hours (Repeated spamming on IRC and threatening of blocking FellowWikiNews.)

— F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  23:01, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

tnx
nice :)

other intreasting rss stuff i stumbled upon
User:David Vasquez/Syndication/XML. too bad that never happened (whatever it was). Bawolff ☺☻ 08:18, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Audio Wikinews
I have a mic, just give me the transcripts and I'll record. Goshzilla 01:54, 27 February 2007 (UTC)!

Re: Your Phone Call...
Thank you for calling me on February 26th about Asher 4 President. Yes, I would be more then happy to talk about it with you. [mailto:asher@asherheimermann Email me] with what you would like to talk about and I will reply back with a phone number that we can talk. Thanks! Asher Heimermann 05:13, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Flags in sig
There is new policy on Wikinews about signatures. I am asking that you remove Image:Flag of United States.svg and the Australian flags out of your signature as it "pollutes" the file links. Please read w:WP:SIG for more information. — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)   (sign here!)  16:07, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

breaking
this thing is going on as we speak, from what i can make out. so i think breaking is very much in order. –Doldrums(talk) 17:22, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
 * the cruise operator announcement is timestamped 18:00 hrs 5/4/2007! we may be using breaking a little too much, we we are reporting such ongoing incidents a lot recently - the UK-Iran thing, for one. –Doldrums(talk) 17:24, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
 * if u want, i can be. the IRC thing is only to help coordinate work on the article. if the editors are able to co-ordinate without it, thats fine too. –Doldrums(talk) 17:31, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikinews Video Edition
Hey Terinjokes,

I saw you commented on he idea of having wikinews video. I have created a really good opener (the audio is from sky news UK/Australia)

I spent heaps of time on the graphics so, drop me a line on my talk page and tell me what you think.

The video is located at http://www.symode09.spaces.live.com/

thanx

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Finland, Estonia and Greece ratify the EU's Treaty of Lisbon

June 12, 2008

Finland, Estonia and Greece have all ratified the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon, also known as the Reform Treaty. This brings the total number of ratifications by member states to 18, with all 27 required to do so if the treaty is to come into effect.

The treaty, so named because the initial signing by the EU's members was at Lisbon, Portugal, is a replacement for a failed constitution that aims to streamline the EU's voting procedure and increase its efficiency, amongst other changes. It is also intended to simplify efforts and may even introduce the possibility of motions proposed by citizens. It amends the Maastricht Treaty, also known as Treaty on European Union, and the Treaty of Rome, also known as the Treaty establishing the European Community. Finland's parliament voted to ratify the treaty by 151 votes to 27. The votes against came from most of the Left Alliance's MPs, a small majority of the Christian Democrats, the True Finns, three Social Democrats and three MPs from the ruling Centre party.

The Estonian Riigikogu also ratified the treaty. Foreign Minister Urmas Paet said that the treaty focused on areas of key importance to the nation, saying "This is the first time that this sort of basic treaty will address, for example, a common European Union energy policy." He also said that it would negate the arguments against further expansion.

The Greek ratification likewise went smoothly. The EU welcomed the Greek approval, with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso saying "I would like to congratulate Greece on the successful approval of the Treaty of Lisbon by the parliament earlier this morning. I want to thank the Greek government and parliament for their unwavering support for the European Union and the new treaty." However, the opposition parties in the Greek government have requested discussion in Parliament of the possibility of conducting a referendum on the treaty; that debate is set to begin on June 17.

The treaty has already been ratified by Hungary, Slovenia, Malta, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, and the European Parliament. Voters in Ireland went to the polls today, the only country holding a referendum on the matter.


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UEFA Euro 2008: Germany vs. Croatia, Austria vs. Poland

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Cuba reforms wage laws to pay workers based on amount done

June 12, 2008

Cuba has reformed its wage system to pay workers on the basis of productivity. The communist state had previously paid all workers the same, and has done since the 1959 revolution.

The move, announced by Vice-Minister for Labour Carlos Mateu, is one of a series of changes introduced by Raul Castro, who took over from ill brother Fidel Castro. Mateu stated in Granma, the Communist Party of Cuba's newspaper, that workers who met targets would get a minimum bonus of 5%, that there would be no maximum salary and that managers whose teams increased production could receive a 30% bonus.

He said that there was previously no incentive for workers to work hard since they were always paid the same. Curently, the average wage for any profession is around US$20 (~€13) per month. It has been suggested by the media that this reform marks a possible break away from socialist and marxist principles, since previous reforms only lifted restrictions on ownership of luxury goods.

"It's harmful to give a worker less than he deserves, it's also harmful to give him what he doesn't deserve," commented Granma.


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Floodwaters swamp Cedar Rapids, Iowa

In the United States, the Cedar River continues to break records today as it floods Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The river is approaching its expected crest of over 30 feet, over 18 feet over flood stage and more than ten feet over the previous record high.

The downtown area is underwater, as well as several residential neighborhoods against the river.

All road bridges over the river in the area except for the Interstate 380 bridge are closed and covered with water, and one of the two railroad bridges has swept away. For a short time, the Linn County Sheriff's Department had closed I-380 to allow emergency services to use it, but later re-opened it, allowing traffic in the rightmost lane.

The river is expected to crest around 7:00 a.m. Friday morning (June 13).

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User talk:Arae~enwikinews

Welcome and well done
Firstly well done with your first article, it looks a great summary with lots of detail. However in order to get published it needs to have sources linked to and also any notes you used for your original reporting, which can be placed on the talk page. Below are some more hints that may help, or you can contact me on my talk page. Many thanks and welcome :-) --Mark Talk to me 21:17, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
 * no problem, we all make mistakes :-) keep up the great work :-) --Mark Talk to me 22:00, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
 * just to let you know, ive published your excellent article, so it can now been seen on the main page for everyone to read :-) --Mark Talk to me 22:53, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Comments:Romanian fighter jet hit by UFOs

According to the article, a video was released. Where can I find it?
 * I found it as part of a news clip on Youtube: A UFO hits a Romanian fighter plane. terinjokes | Talk 21:42, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.54.164.174 (talk) 21:48, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

The apocalypse is coming. repnt repn REPent223REPENT233REPENT233

I don't find this very wacky, just whoever thinks this has to do with aliens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.233.85.164 (talk) 01:30, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

 * This is NOT a religious incident. Seen a ST: TNG episode about a conwoman who tried to steal an entire society and planet. She used the local religion AS a means to effect the theft. 65.173.104.109 02:32, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

If they were aliens, probably they were drunk or something similar. Maybe they tasted some of Earth's finest brew, and liked it... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.241.110.236 (talk) 06:46, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Interesting story... with Mantell it was likely a Skyhook weather balloon and he chased it until he ran out of fuel but still, very intriguing —Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.34.221.229 (talk) 13:00, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

I think the aliens will come 1 day....i had seen a dream in 2 years ago...we can sy dreams never true but who knows!!! it was as far as i think....they will just come here to destroy all the vegetation and thats it...because in that dream as far as i remember the enemy of aliens is only wood....and they can be drestroyed with something like that,,,maybe some sort of wooden weapon i am not so sure  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.156.148.209 (talk) 02:38, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

uh huh......wtF is wacky about this?........—Toy gunn (talk) 17:00, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

It is a set up of Romanian DoD. Bogus. Nothing hits the airplane. Was only a very old cannopy wich was very stressed and broken. Read the point of view of an Romanian high skill ex-pilot of MIG-21 (V.V ) : http://www.rufon.org/forum/index.php/topic,1530.90.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.38.206.43 (talk) 08:52, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

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Euro 2008: Austria vs. Poland

June 12, 2008

Austria salvaged a draw from their group game against Poland after referee awarded a controversial penalty in injury time, which  duefully converted, becoming the European Championships' oldest ever scorer, at the age of 39.

Austria had several clear chances early in the match, Harnik failed to score when put through one-on-one with the outrushing Polish goalkeeper Boruc in the 11th minute. scored in the 30th minute for Poland, despite suspicions that he tapped in Saganowski's cross from an off-side position. Austria pushed for an equaliser in the second half but were held steadfastly by the Polish defence, including some stunning saves from. In the third minute of injury time referee Howard Webb awarded a penalty to Austria after sighting shirt holding in the penalty-area, which Vastić scored in a dramatic finale.

Austria will face Germany in a must-win match on Match Day 10 (June 16, 2008), and will be without, who will be suspended, having collected 2 yellow cards in both his appearances so far. Poland will face Croatia, and also must win to qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

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At this stage the article is primarily based on my primary observations in watching the match. This was added to by comments from the BBC commentry, which I base my 'controversial' penalty call assertion on (to paraphrase, '9 out of 10 of those aren't given'), as well as the suggestion that the Polish goal was off-side (Shearer). Will post sources when avaliable. --Arae (talk) 22:25, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

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Large forest fire continues to burn into third day in southern Norway

June 12, 2008 A large forest fire that started on Monday, June 9 is still out of control in the municipality of Froland in southern Norway. The fire is the largest forest fire to occur in Norway since World War II.

The fire has spread extensively and it is estimated that approximately 2,500 acres of forest have been damaged. Approximately 15 cabins are reported to have burned to the ground, but as of yet, no permanent dwellings or farms have been damaged. However, many inhabitants have been evacuated due to the fire threatening their homes, including the entire villages of Mykland and Belland. There have also been some power outages due to power lines being damaged.

Approximately 140 persons, including fire-fighters from several fire departments, and personnel from the Civil Defence and the Home Guard are working to curtail the fire. Four fire helicopters have been deployed. The fire fighting is focused on areas where the fire threatens buildings.

Extremely dry weather, and difficult wind conditions, have caused severe difficulties in fighting the fire. Fire-fighters first had hope of gaining control on the morning of Thursday, June 12, but the wind changed direction during the day, causing a large extension of the fire. There is some hope that the weekend will bring some rain; however, this will likely not be enough to stop the fire. It could take several weeks before the fire is completely extinguished.


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Talk:Floodwaters swamp Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The only real OR on this is our photo of Mays Island. Everything else was gleaned from news sources. I don't really have much original to add at this point, everything I know is coming from the news. --Golbez (talk) 23:07, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
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Ariane rocket launches Skynet and Turksat spacecraft

June 12, 2008

An Ariane 5ECA rocket has successfully placed two communications satellites into Geosynchronous transfer orbit. Liftoff, from ELA-3 at the Guiana Space Centre occurred at 22:05:02 GMT this evening. The satellites launched were Skynet 5C, which will be used to relay secure communications for the British armed forces, and Turksat 3A, which will be used for commercial communications. Paradigm Secure Communications will operate Skynet 5C on behalf of Britain's Ministry of Defence, whilst Turksat 3A will be operated by Turksat, an organisation based in Turkey.

The launch was conducted by French company Arianespace. It was originally scheduled to occur in May, but was delayed when an incorrect guidance programme was found to have been installed on the rocket. It is believed that several commands intended for use by the Ariane 5ES, a variant of the Ariane 5 used to launch spacecraft such as the Automated Transfer Vehicle, had been installed by mistake.

Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A separated from the carrier rocket 26 and 31 minutes after launch respectively, into a Geosynchronous transfer orbit. They will perform burns of onboard engines to raise the perigees of their orbits, and inject into Geosynchronous orbits, approximately 35,000 kilometres above the equator. Turksat 3A, which was constructed by Thales Alenia Space, will be positioned at a longitude of 42°E, where it will replace the older Turksat 1C satellite. Skynet 5C, which was originally constructed as a backup spacecraft, will be placed at 17.8°W. It was built by EADS Astrium.

This is the 30th orbital launch of 2008, and the third to be conducted by an Ariane 5 rocket. Overall, it is the 39th flight of an Ariane 5, and the 14th flight of the ECA variant. It is also the 25th successful launch of an Ariane rocket. The flight designation for the launch was V184, and the serial number of the rocket used was 540. The next Ariane 5 launch will occur in early July, with the Badr 6 and ProtoStar-1 satellites.

Speaking before launch, Arianespace Chairman Jean-Yves Le Gall described the mission as a "very important launch for us". Following launch, he said that he was "very happy to share this success with you", and that Arianespace could make a "guarantee to Europe's governments of their assured access to space". He commented on the fact that this was Arianespace's 25th consecutive successful launch, saying that this achievement "truly demands respect".

Patrick Wood, the Skynet 5C programme director at Paradigm Secure Communications described the launch as "another great achievement, and another major milestone", and that "we are extremely proud of it". Jean-Marie Robert, the manager of satellite programmes at Thales Alenia Space said that his company was "proud to have contributed" to the Turksat programme. Binali Yildirim, Turkey's Minister of Transportation, made a speech via telephone, thanking Arianespace for the launch.


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I watched the launch live via webcast. --GW_SimulationsUser Page 23:10, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
 * If so, please list your notes on what parts of the article cannot be gleaned from the sources you provided. --SVTCobra 00:06, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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Partially collapsed building in Buffalo, New York likely to be demolished

Reports say that a large three-story stable which partially collapsed in Buffalo, New York on June 11, and caused as many as five home to be evacuated, is likely to be demolished.

During the early afternoon hours on June 11, the Buffalo Fire Department was called to 428 Jersey Avenue after residents called 911 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.

The city's preservation board held an emergency meeting today 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.

Freudenheim has been facing housing violations due to the poor conditions of the building.

"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 on the building is expected to begin next week, but area residents are not happy and say they will fight to keep the building in place.

"They're going to have to trash our backyard to do it. So I hope they have to have our permission, because we're not going to give it lightly. I'm sure it's the biggest and architecturally significant livery stable still standing. I can't see any reason to take it down just because of one hole," stated Joe Murray, a resident on Richmond and Jersey who lives behind the collapsed portion of the building.

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.

If the building is to be demolished, Freudenheim will end up paying the city nearly US$300,000 to get the job done.


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The OR is in regards to Freudenheim and the hotel incident in 2006-2007. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 23:36, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Relation to hotel
I am tempted to add some background regarding the related news section. The houses where the hotel was to be built are also in poor shape with the owner in and out of housing court constantly. Its a bit ironic, that the owner of this stable, fought to get the owner of the houses where the hotel was going to be, in trouble...yet he is seemingly in the same boat as the other guy. Is this a close enough relation to add to the article? I seem to think so...and if anyone was around when I reported on the situation extensively, then maybe take a look for me?DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 01:22, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Picasso prints stolen from Brazilian museum

June 13, 2008

Four paintings were stolen in broad daylight from a branch of the Pinacoteca Museum located in São Paulo, Brazil. In this, the second high-scale art robbery in São Paulo in less then a year, the three armed robbers overpowered three unarmed museum guards before walking out with the paintings, frames and all, in two large bags.

The combined value of the four paintings has been put between US$568,400 and $612,000. The paintings were Pablo Picasso's "The Painter and the Model" and "Minotaur, Drinker and Women", both insured at $4,200, and two paintings by Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, "Women at the Window" insured at $500,000 and "Couple" insured at $60,000. All works stolen were owned by the Jose and Paulina Nemirovsky Foundation.

This comes just several months after a December 20 robbery in São Paulo in which another Picasso painting, as well as a painting by Candido Portinari, were stolen after-hours. The paintings were recovered January 8.


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Calling it skynet seems to be asking for trouble lol. Rekov (talk) 00:01, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


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Talk:Four Pakistani policemen shot dead

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Edit history shows Anonymous101 was supposed to have published it. Just looks like the tag was forgotten is all. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 01:08, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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Comments:Canadian Government apologises for Residential Schools

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I am a native from Alert Bay, BC. I left my village in 1975 and have never returned or acknowledged being a native. I left feeling shame and anger for what and who I was. I have never known or realized what happened to my parents or siblings when they were young. During the time I was growing up no one would talk about or even acknowledge what happened to them while they were in the Residential School. I am the youngest of 13 children, my family now only has a handful of survivors from drugs and alcohol problems. Having been abused physically, sexually, mentally as a child by my father and siblings, I felt it was necessary to get away from it as soon as I could, I told myself that what happened to me as a child would never happen to my children. I would never become a statistic like so many of my family. It has been hard to deal with by myself, but I have a family of my own who don't have the memories of sexual abuse to haunt them. The reason for my letter today is to share my feelings which I witnessed yesterday June 11, 2008 by Steven Harper. I was all good, but too little too late. I have no recollection of my childhood, I was never put in a Residential School like my parents and siblings, but I suffered from the chain of experiences that they were forced to endure. When my father and brother passed away, I did not shed one tear for them because of the hate that I felt for them, what they did to me when I was a child was unforgiveable, or so I thought until now. I guess I have finally realized at age 52 that it wasn't their fault. It was what they were taught, that it was ok to have sex with small defenseless children, because it was what they had to endure while they were growing up. I feel bad and sorry that they were unable to distinguish the good and bad that they were being taught at these schools. They obviously came out well trained by the so call Christians that were taking advantage of them all. I can say today that for the first time in 40 years I UNDERSTAND and I FORGIVE my father and brother and sister for their wrongdoings. Yesterday's apology and speech by the Government took the blame away from my family. In my opinion this took way too long to happen, if this happened, even 40 years ago, when schools were starting to get shut down, in my opinion many family members of aboriginal culture would have survived and been treated differently by other cultures. This apology opened a big can of worms for myself and probably for many other second generation families, I just hope and pray to God that it can all be helpful to those that have to face these skeletons all over again. I pray that it will have a positive impact on the rest of their lives and the generations behind them.

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Disgraceful if you ask me! Shooting one of their like that, do they have no sense of jusitce or honour?


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User talk:Dusti

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Hey there Jcart, I'm Dustihowe from the English Wikipedia. I'm checking out the sister projects and noticed that your syop list is kinda short. Are you needing more help with this Wiki project? Let me know, Dusti (talk) 03:44, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi Dustihowe. We are always looking for contributors. Please feel free to jump in! This page should be helpful. Cheers, Jcart1534 (talk) 03:56, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

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User:Tat Tvam Asi

Tat Tvam Asi is an expression of the monistic idealism of Vedanta philosophy.

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Tat Tvam Asi is an expression of the monistic idealism of Vedanta philosophy.

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Talk:Geelong wins AFL Grand Final against Port Adelaide

Geelong's 1/4 time score should read 5.7.37, not 5.7.57 Reyk (talk) 05:22, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
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Security tightened at Singapore courts after two attempts to escape

June 13, 2008 Following a failed escape attempt on Wednesday at the detention facilities of the Subordinate Courts of Singapore, security has been increased.

At 1:45 a.m., Jamaluddin Salam, 32, and Salman Abu Samah, 28, tried to escape from the basement lock-up by requesting water. An officer opened the cell gate to fulfill the request, which is a breach of procedure; he should have merely passed water through a hole in the cell door. The prisoners took advantage of the open gate and overpowered the officer, violently punching and kicking him to the ground before heading to the gates at the lock-up's exit, pressing a buzzer to inform the officer at the control room to unlock the gates. The officer did not check the security camera monitor to see who was at the gates before unlocking it, constituting another breach of procedure.

Following their successful exit from the lock-up, the duo used the lift just past the exit gates to reach the fourth floor of the facility, forcing open a locked door and going down a stairwell to reach the ground floor.

Within 10 minutes of the escape, the duo was spotted at the ground floor. The alarm was raised and officers were deployed to seal off all exits. Near the facility's main entrance, Salman tripped and was quickly subdued. Jamaluddin made his way to the back entrance, but found it locked. He then doubled back to the front and dashed out of the facility. An officer tripped him with his baton about 100m outside of the facility.

The attempted escape came barely four months after terrorist-fugitive Mas Selamat Kastari fled the Whitley Road Detention Centre. Failure to observe procedures on the part of his minders was also a reason for that escape.

The two men were brought from Queenstown Remand Prison to the Subordinate Courts for bail purposes. Jamaluddin was facing six counts of robbery with hurt and drug charges, while Salman had three charges of robbery with hurt. Both cases are unrelated. Bail was set at $30,000 for Jamaluddin and $20,000 for Salman.

Police revealed yesterday that Jamaluddin and Salman were not the only inmates in the cell. It has not been revealed how many inmates were in the cell but it is known that they stayed put during the escape attempt.

In a statement, police said they have been upgrading the lock-up area since 2003, adding extra security grilles and enhancing the CCTV system.

A security audit of all lock-ups was conducted in March. The following month, a working group was set-up to look specifically into the security of the Subordinate Courts lock-up facilities.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is now investigating the circumstances of the attempted escape to see if any officers were negligent.

Due to the escape attempt, security at the facility has been tightened to prevent a similar incident from happening. New security measures include an extra lock fixed onto the lock-up exit gates so that another officer will need to check who is leaving the area when it is unlocked. The elevator has also been secured and can only be activated with a key.

Jamaluddian and Salman are now likely to face a barrage of charges including vandalism, police battery and escaping from legal custody.


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UK drivers urged not to panic buy during delivery strikes

June 13, 2008

British drivers have been urged not to panic buy fuel because of the 4-day walkout by delivery drivers working for companies delivering to Shell petrol stations. The 600 workers have walked out over pay disagreements, wanting an increase to their current pay of £36,500, however their union Unite turned down a last-minute offer of £41,500.

Hoyer UK, which employs tanker drivers for Shell, said, "We extended our offer to the very limits that our business could sustain." However Unite said in a press release that, "this dispute could have been resolved if Shell had advanced a fraction of the billions of pounds in profit they make every month", continuing to say, "one of the world's richest companies is prepared to play Pontius Pilate and see the British public inconvenienced rather than settle this dispute for a sum smaller than the chairman's pay increase last year"

Shell admitted that the walkout could leave some of its 1,000 forecourts without fuel, but the UK Petrol Industry Association, which represent oil refiners, said that forecourts would have around 4 days of supply, maintaining usual stocking levels. Shell also commented that the strike impact would be "significant", as the company runs around 1 in 10 of all petrol stations in the UK. British Business Secretary, John Hutton, said that "the strike, which will have a disproportionate effect on people in Britain, cannot be justified," and urged both sides to resume negotiations in order to settle the dispute. "We have been working closely with industry to put in place detailed contingency plans to reduce as far as possible the disruption for the driving public," he added. Unite's press release also confirms that "provision has been made for fire, police and the emergency services."

Tanker drivers on strike have set up picket lines at many of Shell's UK refineries, including those in Stanlow, Avonmouth, Plymouth, Pembroke, Cardiff, Kingsbury, Basildon, Grangemouth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Jarrow and Luton Airport.


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 * At the third re-reading of what is a very poorly written source, I must concede that you were right about the 747 crash and apologise. I have approved your change to the article. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:37, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

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