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User:DragonFire1024/archive April - July 08

MT duo & Robot Taiwan 2008: Vast opportunities for machinery industry
Did it occur to you to do some copy-editing first, before publishing? The entire first paragraph is one gigantic run-on sentence. --SVTCobra 13:45, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

 * And I see you did it here too, even removing a cleanup tag from another admin, and publishing without doing any copy-editing. That's swell. --SVTCobra 13:57, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

RoboScooter
Official Release here, check it up if necessary for C/Eing..... Brock contact... 06:43, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

WN:TO-DO
I have started WN:TO-DO as a place to list what should be daily or weekly points to check for regular contributors. Some parts are admin-only (e.g. Archiving) but others are things that anyone can get involved with. Feel free to add additional points and spread the word about this shortcut to get people helping do Wikignome tasks. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:52, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar for 'Suspicious package' causes closure of busy street in Buffalo, New York

 * Indeed, looks good Jason, not too keen on the date stamps on the images though. Adambro - (talk) 16:26, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Yeah I only noticed the date after I took the pics :( that problem is fixed though. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 18:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Al Qaeda leader in Iraq arrested article
Hey! Thanks for your quick work in editing and publishing my breaking news article. I had one question about it though, where did you get the photo? I saw it on Wikipedia but I was under the impression that we couldn't implement an image unless it was on Wikimedia? Thanks again. Herb - (talk) 22:08, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Fatal Explosion in Harrow
Please see WN:PD: "Abandoned articles - Unpublished articles that have not been edited for four days should be marked with abandoned and deleted two days later, permitting that no other edits have been made since then."

I don't think an article that hasn't been editing in six hours should be considered abandoned. Adambro - (talk) 09:41, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Commentary namespace
I don't think we need a "reason to keep" these comments, rather we need a "reason to delete". If you think using "stupid" is a reason for deleting a comment, then we should get rid of the name-space for comments. --SVTCobra 01:42, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I never said stupid. I said that his intentions, based on his edit history, and blanking the previous comments to tell the author to fuck off, were trolling. And still think it is. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 01:44, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
 * The offensive edit was the first ever, and after Pilotguy removed it, the anon restated in less offensive terms (anon used "stupid" not you). This new rewriting should stand, imo. --SVTCobra 01:49, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

My RFA
I am, once again, putting myself up for Rfa. I would appriciate it if you could stop by My RFA and vote. Wheter support or oppose I would appriciate your vote to avoid another situation of having too few votes.-Ryan524 (talk) 23:12, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

FYI

 * Thought you'd want to be made aware of that. Cirt (talk) 18:13, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Thought you'd want to be made aware of that. Cirt (talk) 18:13, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikibreak
Short can be removed from Wikibreak by adding somethink like Anonymous101  20:25, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Email
FYI, sent you an email. JoshuaZ (talk) 00:13, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

If you are still up ...
... the review these contributions and see if we can't remove the section at the water cooler. You are more in tune with "Wikipedia Review" and other such sites. I am pretty sure it was just a troll, but if you have the time. --SVTCobra 04:25, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I got an e-mail that says its not a troll...but I am not sure how to get rid of it either. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 04:31, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikinews Bulletin
Here is the latest Wikinews bulletin. Enjoy!

Anonymous101  12:18, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcoming new users
There is no policy stopping one from welcome non-contributing new users is there? --Remi (talk) 00:03, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

 * Hmm, okay. I will do my best. I've found that qualitatively, it seems when we do welcome all users over a period of time on Wikiversity it seems we have the amount of users created bump up. I could be totally wrong... but just something to ponder, maybe. :) --Remi (talk) 09:20, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

thanks
Wanted to drop in and thank you for reverting that vandal earlier; I should be on more often once school lets out :) Thunderhead 01:13, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Hockey
Thanks for the feedback on the hockey articles. My time does not always permit articles, or sometimes fully-expanded items, but perhaps that's where other editors should fill in. Generally we need more editors to work on things at WN; recruitment should be made a big discussion for the Water Cooler. Meanwhile, enjoy the new Detroit-Dallas item just posted. DL+1613 (talk) 02:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Scribble Wiki
Why did you delete my page? It was under construction. Christopher140691 (talk) 20:05, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

University hosting panel continues discussion on Wikipedia ethics without Wikimedia
"People engaged in public policy and Internet stuff have always found their way here," said Michael Godwin, general counsel for the Wikimedia Foundation.
 * Thought that in light of this article you had written, you'd be interested to know of Godwin's role in representing the Wikimedia Foundation at a tech conference 9 days later. Cirt (talk) 23:46, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Thought that in light of this article you had written, you'd be interested to know of Godwin's role in representing the Wikimedia Foundation at a tech conference 9 days later. Cirt (talk) 23:46, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Iceland earthquake
Please substantiate you claims of copyvio. --SVTCobra 23:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Your edit was almost exactly the same as Reuters. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 23:16, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I dispute this claim ... yes the changes were mostly all facts from Reuters, which was the source I just added — so I was adding facts from this source — which seemed to be the latest news. However, I vehemently deny that I was violating their copyright. --SVTCobra 23:25, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Accreditation
Hi Jason! I'm most active in it.wikinews, but I'm interesting to accreditation. Because of Italian law we have many problems to have accreditation, so, I decided to ask you if I can request it on en.wikinews. I understand almost the entire policy, and the request seems quite easy, but I wanted to ask you if it were difficult to obtain because I am more active on another project. I decided to ask you because I've already ask to Bawolff, but seems no active. Thanks for your help :-) --Stef Mec (talk) 17:45, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

 * My contributions on the Italian or English version of Wikinews? In it.wn I've more than 3.000 edit --Stef Mec (talk) 17:55, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

 * That's a good hope, but the Italian system of journalism it's good like...uhm, a dump?! ;) You believe that I can obtain easily (or at least with a few problems) the accreditation? It could be an additional means to contribute both in the Italian version and here. --Stef Mec (talk) 18:54, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Publication date
Thanks for the tip; I'll remember it :) b2xiao (talk) 21:26, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
 * One quick question: is haveyoursay added to every news article? b2xiao (talk) 21:33, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

User:DragonFire1024/Articles
Please remove the fair use images used on this page within the user namespace. Adambro (talk) 19:42, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

FYI
Heads up. Interesting development. Cirt (talk) 09:29, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Hillary Clinton: I am 'open to being' US Vice President
It might be better to merge this article with Barack Obama effectively clinches Democratic nomination instead of creating a new article. Anonymous101  19:45, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I thought about that, but disagree as its an entirely different story. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:48, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Calenders
Do you know how to create calenders on Wikinews? Kingjeff (talk) 19:14, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Nope...but ask Zach...he might know how. He has a 'calendarbot'. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:24, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
 * What's his username? Kingjeff (talk) 21:44, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

Wikinews Interview: Experts in IT industry comment about security of WiMAX
Hello, You forgot to do the Date dump.... Brock contact... 06:18, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Was already published if I recall. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 06:18, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Please add zh:WiMAX未來怎麼演變 資安、網路業者雙贏, interlanguage link.... Brock contact... 06:20, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅ :-) DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 06:31, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

real life?
you used to be so active writing articles what happened are you busy in real life now? --72.87.58.65 02:57, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Work a lot and I like to focus more on original Reporting. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 03:31, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * ok makes sense just was wondering thanks for the reply. --72.87.58.65 03:32, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
 * No problem. Though I still try to write as much as possible, and as much as I am able :-} DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 03:32, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Proposal for Embargoed wiki
Nice job on all of your improvements there, things are beginning to look like they have some semblance of reality/usefulness - I was just curious if you have been, or anyone else from Wikinews has yet to network/communicate with the WMF technical folks about setup and logistics and how this would all work? Cirt (talk) 21:48, 17 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Ah, great - well please do keep me updated on any developments along that angle. Cirt (talk) 01:17, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Can you edit UK minor faces charges for calling Scientology 'cult' at protest?
Hi DragonFire1024. I wanted to edit this article, but it's protected. Can you edit it for me?

Here is what I need done:

Since it has been voted that this should be a featured article, could you add the "FA" tag to it?

Thanks. WNewsReporter (talk) 08:40, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Can you edit Wikinews interviews team behind the 2,000th featured Wikipedia article?
Hi DragonFire1024. I wanted to edit this article, but it's protected. Can you edit it for me?

Here is what I need done:

Since this has been voted a featured article, could you add the "FA" tag to it?

Thanks. WNewsReporter (talk) 08:43, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Can you edit Pope Benedict XVI visit to the United States begins?
Hi DragonFire1024. I wanted to edit this article, but it's protected. Can you edit it for me?

Here is what I need done:

Since this has been narrowly voted a featured article, could you add an "FA" tag to it?

Thanks. WNewsReporter (talk) 08:46, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅...all of them :) DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 10:41, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks. --WNewsReporter (talk) 16:33, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Interesting story
Indeed. I will take a look at this in more depth shortly. Cirt (talk) 21:03, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Note
With all due respect to the Golden Girl, I believe it would be more newsworthy to promote this article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.127.253.51 (talk) 16:34, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
 * At the time I wrote that story, this story you speak of, was not published but if it was, I would agree with you 100%. Also anyone can update the main lead, provided you have a registered account for at least, if I recall, 2 days. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 22:11, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for expanding the Qantas flight article!
Hi there. I just want to take the time to thank you for improving, polishing and expanding the article about Qantas flight 30 making an emergency landing that I created. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jam01 (talk • contribs) 11:47, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Quality imrpovement
I'd like you to take a look at User:Brianmc/Wikinews workflow. Read the whole page carefully then go look at the talk and comment where you see fit. I am disappointed and irked that some people want to argue that what we have right now is good enough. I do not believe it is, and am strongly arguing the case that we need to change. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:32, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Breaking news
This article Two dead, seven others wounded in church by gunfire in Tennessee, United States is breaking news and has been renamed alot. I was wondering if we could get rid of these two redirects in particular with there associated talk pages, because they aren't linked to anything, plus they were changed because of a typo. Seven people in church wounded by gunfire in Tennesee, United States and One dead, six others wounded in church by gunfire in Tennesee, United States, and also deleting there comment pages. No sense have 2 unneccessary redirects. Thanks, The Mind's Eye (talk) 02:01, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Scratch that whole thing. The Mind's Eye (talk) 15:21, 28 July 2008 (UTC)


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Eldest son of Khadr family denied bail; purchased weapons for Afghan militants

August 21, 2008 Tuesday was a tumultuous day in the Khadr household as they desperately awaited to hear whether Abdullah, the Canadian family's oldest son, would be released on bail after nearly four years of detention awaiting trial in the United States for helping Afghan militants procure weapons.

"We couldn't help but be a little hopeful," his older sister Zaynab remarked, though Khadr himself remained more optimistic and encouraged his family to use their second weekly visit to Toronto West Detention Centre later that day, as a sign of faith that the courts would soon reunite the fractured family. But when the family returned home from their second visit, there was a crushing message from his lawyers, "Abdullah didn't make bail".

The family feels frustrated and says that the court's ruling that Khadr still represents a serious flight risk is unfair. "None of us have every tried to leave the country", Zaynab sighs, pointing to Abdullah's co-operation with Canadian authorities since the very beginning.

Although his lawyers proposed a "stringent supervision plan" that would have seen the Ottawa-born Khadr living with his grandparents and fitted with an electronic ankle-bracelet to track his whereabouts, the ruling released late Tuesday confirmed that Mr. Justice Gary Trotter was not convinced that Khadr would remain in Canada if released back into the community.

The ruling echoes a similar finding made in 2005, when Khadr first applied to be released pending the outcome of his extradition hearing to the United States, where he faces federal conspiracy charges.

Khadr's lawyers appeared successful in allaying earlier concerns about the insufficient ankle bracelet that would have tracked Khadr's movements in 2005, bringing the owner of Trace Canada, Len Beagley, to testify that "tremendous developments" had been made since the courts last heard Khadr's plea for bail in 2005. However, Trotter seemed unconvinced that ankle-bracelets were an "accepted way of monitoring individuals", and agreed with Crown arguments that such devices required "co-operation from the subject".

Fatmah and Mohammad Elsamnah again offered their $300,000 Toronto home as surety for Khadr's behaviour if released on bail. However, they were judged unacceptable guardians for their grandson, in part due to Mohammad's stuttered and confused responses to questions from the Crown, and his advanced memory loss.

Khadr's lawyers chose to focus on the recent community support shown at Salaheddin Islamic Centre, where his family prays. In addition to adding $50,000 in collected donations as assurance that the community would keep a close eye on Khadr, the Board of Directors agreed to pay the costs associated with the most advanced system of monitoring ankle-bracelet for Khadr. The manager of the Islamic Centre also offered to employ the 27-year old Khadr, driving him to and from work each day. Crown lawyers Matthew Sullivan and Howard Piafsky challenged the mosque's credibility however, asking RCMP officer Tarek Mokdad to describe the number of worshippers who were later accused of militant action.

Trotter dismissed claims that the mosque was tied to terrorism, but said the donations from worshippers were unacceptable since they gave the money without expecting to see it returned to them, regardless of Khadr's behaviour.

The last to find out about his fate, Abdullah wasn't told the outcome of the hearing until he phoned his family Wednesday evening.

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Talk:Eldest son of Khadr family denied bail; purchased weapons for Afghan militants

at the bail hearing every day, spoke to family and others, I'd love to scan my notebook book but dammit if my scanner isn't broken. Sherurcij 02:15, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

"You can phone the family, you can phone the court, either of them will confirm a WN reporter named Joshua was there - both will also confirm I am somewhat regular in attendance at these things. Can I ask if there's anything realistically halting the article from production? I'm out of town from now till the weekend, so solving this over the next twenty minutes would be appreciated. It'd be somewhat foolish to wait a week to report the news, when thusfar WN would be one of the very first to report this. Sherurcij 02:30, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

(Per the title, both Crown and Khadr agree he purchased the weapons, so "allegedly" is not necessary) Sherurcij 02:40, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I looked it over and think it looks fine. Aside from scanning the notebook, there is not much else that 'review' can do. So I say its ok. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 02:43, 21 August 2008 (UTC)


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User:Jamesontai

I usually use the English Wikipedia. Please see my userpage at w:User:Jamesontai.

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Comments:Garlic bread that turns blue is recalled in Australia

Hmm. I'll bet ACTUAL FOOD doesn't usually have this problem.

We need a picture of it blue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.167.209.39 (talk) 12:08, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

IIRC the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy TV series had a a bright blue bagette called Hagrabiscuit. Sadly I do not own it :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.41.10.88 (talk) 14:57, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Perhaps the bread contains lemon (or lime) juice and extra virgin olive oil in addition to the garlic. If these three ingredients are combined and heated, a chemical reaction causes the garlic to turn bright blue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.49.144.228 (talk) 16:00, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

I would have taken a photo but no garlic bread affected is on the shelf. Damn! I would have paid top dollar too! Bidgee (talk) 15:10, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Can we really qualify this as real news. Seems a bit soft news, must be a slow day. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.18.119.41 (talk) 05:05, 23 August 2008 (UTC)


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Wikinews:CommonsTicker/20080821

21 August

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Comments:Former Georgian Minister accuses Saakashvili of war mongering

Finally! People with the courage to talk about the "democracy" in Georgia. The OSCE knows how "democratically" Saakashvili was elected...

 * you mean a guy that was mostly likely fired because he was corrupted like the government before him and the people started the Rose revolutionize and DEMOCRATIC elected Saakashvili? It's ok if you supported Putin's Russia and how they will use any excuse to grab the former power of the Soviet Union. I just wonder what lie they will use too attack Poland or the Ukraine. --KDP3 (talk) 10:55, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

 * Yes, because Poland and Ukraine are the World's examples when it comes to corruption... No corruption in Poland or Ukraine, no sir. There are only angels in power in those two countries.
 * Yes, the guy that is ranting may be corrupt as you say, but I remind that in Poland, until some time ago, the president and the prime-minister were twins... I also remind you that Ukraine is a divided country... It has two governments... One pro-US the other pro-russian. ALL OF THEM corrupt. So, if this guy is corrupt as you say, he can be no worse than idiots that run Poland and Ukraine. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.241.110.28 (talk) 13:13, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

 * at least their President are not hand picked by a former member of the KGB--66.229.12.186 13:16, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

 * Maybe you're naive or just pretend to be so when you say that... There are so many presidents and prime-ministers former members of security organizations, and I'm not narrowing my perspective to CIS countries alone... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.241.110.28 (talk) 13:21, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

The pro-US Yushchenko in Ukraine served his military duty with a KGB Unit (it's on Wikipedia). Don't hear much of that, though. 166.217.152.219 04:34, 28 August 2008 (UTC)

 * Which of the Ukraine's current governments is pro-Russian, and which one of the Polish twins was corrupt ? Lysy (talk) 22:25, 22 August 2008 (UTC)


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User talk:MarkRobbins~enwikinews

Welcome
, welcome to Wikinews! 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: By the way, you can sign your name on Talk pages using four tildes ( ~~~~ ), which produces your name and the current 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! Anonymous101talk 08:30, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Neutral point of view - tell every side to a story in a fair and balanced way
 * Cite sources - everything in a Wikinews article must be sourced
 * Introduction - overview of the site
 * Writing an article - how to write and publish a complete article
 * Content guide - what's suitable for Wikinews
 * Style guide - how articles should look before publishing
 * Contents - the contents page.
 * Existing articles need expanding and checking for spelling and mistakes
 * The front page lead articles often need updating
 * Developing stories need finishing and publishing
 * Discussions need your input
 * Audio Wikinews could always use more contributors
 * And of course, stories need writing!

no problem. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Anonymous101talk 08:31, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Former communist leader Hua Guofeng dies age 87
Per your request, I have made Former communist leader Hua Guofeng dies age 87 one of the lead stories. Thanks, Anonymous101talk 08:34, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

I fixed the mistake with the summary of the lead. Also, the Usain Bolt story should probably not be made lead as we shouldn't have two olympic articles in the leaads. Thanks, Anonymous101talk 08:45, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Olympic highlights
Many thanks for creating the olympic highlights. I have published it and made it the second lead (after making a few minor formatting changes). Great article! Anonymous101talk 09:00, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

OK, I would help you update it, but I'm going on holiday in about ten minutes. Sorry. Anonymous101talk 09:40, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * No problem at all. The Mind's Eye (talk) 16:39, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Sorry for not replying to your message more quickly. I've only just read your message. I'm back now so feel free to contact me with any questions. Anonymous101talk 15:30, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

Your account will be renamed
Hello,

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

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

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

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Yours, Keegan Peterzell Community Liaison, Wikimedia Foundation 23:21, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

Renamed
 This account has been renamed as part of single-user login finalisation. If you own this account you can |log in using your previous username and password for more information. If you do not like this account's new name, you can choose your own using this form after logging in: . -- Keegan (WMF) (talk) 06:34, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

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Olympic highlights: August 21, 2008

August 21, 2008 August 21, 2008 is the 12th major day of the 2008 Olympic games. The below article lists some of the highlights.

Women's 20km walk
Olga Kaniskina, who represents Russia, has set a new Olympic record in the women's 20km walk with her time of 1 hour and 36 minutes. After the race Kaniskina said that the weather did not affect the record.

"I think my regular training is the most important factor contributing to my victory," she said, explaining the factors that she believes led her to victory.

Star class sailing
Britons Iain Percy and Andy Simptson won the gold medal in the star class sailing event after a successful performance in the final round, which took place today. The pair started today in silver medal position, and gained one place in the final round to win the gold medal.

Tornado class sailing
Spanish Fernando Echavarri and Anton Paz won an Olympic gold medal in Sailing's fast Tornado catamaran class. Darren Bundock and Glenn Ashby from Australia finished in second place and the Argentinean pair of Santiago Lange and Carlos Espinola won the bronze medal.

Men's marathon 10 km swimming
Maarten van der Weijden, a long distance swimmer from the Netherlands, beat the favorites in the men's marathon 10 km swimming event to secure the gold medal with a time of 1:51:51.6. David Davies, who was one of the favourites to win the gold medal, was overtaken by Weijden in the final 500 metres of the race.

Davies finished 1.5 seconds behind Weijden.

Women's beach volleyball
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won the Olympic gold medal for the United States in the women's beach volleyball competition by winning every set in the final against the Chinese Tian Jia and Wang Jie.

Both sets were won 21-18.

Men's 400 meters sprint
American LaShawn Merritt won the final of the Men's 400 meters in an event which saw all three of the medals going to the American team.

Women's 200m sprint
Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown won the gold medal in the final of the women's 200m sprint with a time of 21.74 seconds.

Allyson Felix, the defending Olympic champion, who was representing United States, won the silver medal, with her time being approximately 0.2 seconds behind the time of the winner.

Men's Triple Jump
Nelson Evora won the men's triple jump at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Evora won the gold medal with a jump of 17.67 meters beating silver medalist Phillips Idowu of Great Britain by 5 centimeters (17.62 meters). Leevan Sanders of the Bahamas won the bronze medal with a triple jump of 17.59 meters. link Nelson Evora of Portugal Wins Men’s Triple Jump Gold Medal

Medal Table
北京奧運每日簡報 (8月21日)

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User talk:Anonymous101/Archive3

My AR
Could you please update to fit the information provided on my user page. Thanks, —Calebrw (talk) 22:21, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Welcome oneself!
To get the helpful links....... Cheers DNA (talk) 09:43, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Chad article got published
I worked on it and Cary published it. The Mind's Eye (talk) 22:18, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
 * No problem. The Mind's Eye (talk) 12:51, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

ShakataGaNai - AR
I closed this AR as successful, and added to Credential verification -. Could you see about getting him a Accredited User Number and access to the mailing list? Cirt (talk) 06:37, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

???
I tried to edit it 2 days ago. I'm confused about the process and also, please tell me how this wiki got to the point where new editers' edits must be reviewed. Wishmaster68 (talk) 14:19, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
 * You say "Firstly, here are the reasons we have to review edits

* To stop vandalism * To allow for facts to be verified."

1: Why is that necessary here and not at Wikipedia? 2: Who decided (and by what method was the decision made) that this systemic review process is advisable? Wishmaster68 (talk) 18:39, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

ok, thank you for your response (on my talk page). Wishmaster68 (talk) 14:13, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

Wow!!!
Replied on my talk page. The Mind's Eye (talk) 00:49, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

United States Senator Lieberman to speak at Republican party convention
Would you mind reviewing. Thanks, The Mind's Eye (talk) 17:08, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Change of subjects, I know me and gopher would love if u would start another highlights article. The Mind's Eye (talk) 17:54, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Welcome
Thanks for the welcome! MarkRobbins (talk) 08:31, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Lead articles
Hi, and thanks for making Hua Guofeng's death a lead article. You're probably already working on it... but:

Former communist leader Hua Guofeng dies age 87 United States congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, representing Cleveland, Ohio died today following a brain aneurysm while she was driving her car. Fixed, thank you. MarkRobbins (talk) 08:44, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Also, is another Usain Bolt article lead-worthy? I thought maybe not because of the Highlights article that's already there. MarkRobbins (talk) 08:43, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

 * Yep, agreed. MarkRobbins (talk) 08:45, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Olympics highlights
Hi, I saw you contributed to the 21 August Olympic highlights article and I thought I should let you know that I created a 22 August one. This is around the time that you started the 21 August one so I thought it would be OK. Is it lead article-worthy? 21 August is still there. MarkRobbins (talk) 07:31, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much :) I'll try to update it later on tonight. MarkRobbins (talk) 09:36, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * That's alright! Do you know anyone else I can speak to while you're away? Bon voyage. MarkRobbins (talk) 09:45, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Italy will Libya US$5 billion as compensation for occupation
Italy ... "will" Libya, what? Is a verb missing in the article's title here? Cirt (talk) 20:50, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

Sarah Palin quote
Hi, Anonymous101. I responded on the collaboration page. Please let me know here or on Wikipedia if you have any other questions. Take care. user:j   (aka justen)   16:03, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
 * There is a response on the collab page, first thing about the logs. :) —Calebrw (talk) 02:50, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

McCain VP pick Sarah Palin says teenage daughter is pregnant
I would be grateful if you could add McCain VP pick Sarah Palin says teenage daughter is pregnant to the main page as a lead section: BREAKING NEWS. --Megapen (talk) 17:54, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
 * How about asking someone to do it for you? Thanks. --Megapen (talk) 19:30, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Palin
Can you see if anything was added to Wikipedia regarding her daughter's pregnancy? At least an addition prior to the official announcement. Apparently this rumor or announcement started on the web...I am wondering if WP was the start. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:09, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Alan Cabal
have u been decided on interviewing Alan Cabal? i see it was discussed with Wnewsreporter on some length. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Blashy (talk • contribs) 02:27, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Japan's Prime Minister Fukuda announces resignation
Would you or do you know who kindly style up this article? I've not got used to Wikinews:Style guide. I believe this topic is enough to be soon published. I found it posted by an IP user and improved its contents, but now I'm isolated. I welcome your help. Please! --Dumpty-Humpty (talk) 21:48, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
 * I noticed your reply and help. I tried copy-editing the article. Now my draft awaits a check. Thanks! --Dumpty-Humpty (talk) 14:55, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikinews pseudonym use
Hi A101, remember that convo we had on my talk page concerning my earlier suggestion that people such as ourselves could and should use alternative names and that UK law was in support of this? You should recall it ended in uncertainty regarding the legality of this in the US. I took the opertunity to email a certain Mike Godwin yesterday, explaining the situation, and he gave me the following quote (I'll assume he doesn't mind me sharing it): "...there is no general legal prohibition against the use of pseudonyms by journalists." In other words, we are free to encourage such behaivour on Wikinews. Thought that might interest you, is all. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 14:58, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

DHS relies on Wikipedia for asylum information, appeals court rules against use
Talk:DHS relies on Wikipedia for asylum information, appeals court rules against use. See the section entitled "Huh?" Thanks, —Calebrw (talk) 01:43, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Invitational Games for the Deaf, Taipei, 2008 (please notify the others about this when I post)
It's Invitational Games for the Deaf, Taipei, 2008. The biggest warming up event for Deaflympics 2009, Taipei City Government, as well as the organizer, had mailed me about detailed press information on this greatest warming up event.

Official website here - http://igdt2008en.ezpor.com/

Please tell the others about this information when I post any article here. Maybe it's short, but may be helpful.

Regards, Rico. (Manager of ExpoFrontier)

Brock contact... 15:23, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Ike and Sony aticles
You're welcome. I'm review the Chrome article now. —Calebrw (talk) 20:28, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
 * Sure. BTW: The main page needs to be sighted. —Calebrw (talk) 20:38, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
 * PS: Could you take a look at: Pre-election call, Conservatives start ads, including during kids TV. Thanks, —Calebrw (talk) 20:46, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello
Just saying hi. --Megrins (talk) 10:49, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Pre-election call, Conservatives start ads, including during kids TV
Not a problem. —Calebrw (talk) 16:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Flood
Sure, but only if you help with Record number of viewers watched McCain's acceptance speech. ;) —Calebrw (talk) 21:13, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅ —Calebrw (talk) 21:23, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Record number of viewers watched McCain's acceptance speech
Should be done by then. Night night. —Calebrw (talk) 21:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
You're thanking me? I should thank you on behalf of the project. Before you got back from your festival, there was nothing published. Now, you've reviewed three articles and written a fourth that I reviewed, and we have something for people to click now when they look at today. So thanks! Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:27, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Despite threats, "Alaska Women Reject Palin" rally held
Please review Despite threats, "Alaska Women Reject Palin" rally held. Thanks, —Calebrw (talk) 04:25, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Apology
Anonymous101, I greatly apoligize for the spam/vandalizm/trolling under my IP address. I did not start out trying to troll or do any of that stuff. I was simply trying to point out some flaws with Wikinews, and I got carried away with anger at the user whos talk page I vandalized. Again, I appologize. His final comment in the "Wikinews is substandard" area is exactly what I was trying to critisize too. (P.S. Using an installation of MediaWiki on a private server I run, I am actually currently writing a Geological script to show missing children alerts for individual users specific areas, and I have got it working most of the way. The only problem I am having is when a user is logged in, for some reason it does not detect the users IP address.) Again, I apologize. Crasheddata (talk) 22:27, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
 * This apology isn't worth the recycled electrons used to publish it. I do not believe you should have lifted any block based on it - if the user can write under a username there is no need to unblock a potentially unrelated IP. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:15, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
 * The IP had not yet received a warning and I was considering lifting the block anyway as I was concerned I was overly harsh. I only took a few hours off the block and I am monitoring the IP and user to see if any further vandalism takes place. If it does, I will reinstate the block. I also think it is very unlikely the IP is unrelated, considering Crasheddata and the IP have both linked them self to the other. Also, repmember that blocks are not supposed to be punitive, and to me this seems like the IP got carried away so I am willing to AGF, as it might encourage the user to contribute constructively in the future. Thanks, Anonymous101talk 16:47, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikinews interviews Christopher Beyette, prince of the Principality of Vikesland on his micronation being the first in history to have its flag displayed in space
Could you do a peer review for the article above? Thanks. --WNewsReporter (talk) 22:17, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I've insulted you
Over at your article's comments page, and I'd rather you heard about it first from me. -  Amgine | t 23:15, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
 * OK, I have no problem with it being deleted if someone doesn't like it, but I personally think it is newsworthy Anonymous101talk 15:24, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks a lot A101, I really appreciate it. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:46, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Suggestions on developing article?
Thank you for helping me along sofar, I would appreciate more of it with regard to my article WWE Raw Results from Memphis, TN for September 15, 2008. What more would you suggest as far as developing it into a more acceptable piece for Wikinews? Kamnet (talk) 18:58, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
 * discussed on IRC. Anonymous101talk 19:28, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Coins lede
You'll probably want to fix that lede. It doesn't actually make sense... I think you meant " since the number of..." but I'm not sure. -  Amgine | t 16:51, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

peer review for Seventeen killed in Syrian car bomb blast
Er, you going to fill out the second copy of the template? Should be put up a second time as a pass. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:39, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
 * I did, I was just filling it in while you were writing this message. Anonymous101talk 09:41, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
 * I guessed that when I got to RC, sorry! I tend to do the PR before adding publish. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:43, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

test
test X1938 (talk) 20:09, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Yay, you've made an edit. Anonymous101talk 20:11, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

ty
Actually, thanks for acting so swiftly. The site seemed to be pretty quiet so I just looked for someone who was active. The piece seemed like it was about ready. Best, Durova (talk) 19:55, 9 October 2008 (UTC)

Bonjour
Bonjour anon, cava bien ? been quiet a while hope you are well. au revor, your pal, IDangerMouse (talk) 05:37, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

hi, I have a new article, will someone look at it?
See Austrian rightist Joerg Haider dies in crash 204.52.215.14 17:56, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Anonomous101 if not busy?
i have two waiting to be reviewed pacman jones and bobby orr could you get a chance to look em over or someone else? thank you. --72.73.67.78 18:13, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
 * sorry i cant be on IRC i dont know why my comp wont go there. --72.73.67.78 18:13, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Newsworthiness
I expect the story is newsworthy enough. My objections were how it was written, not the story itself. Since I mostly respect your work this wasn't a comment regarding you, just that particular article. -  Amgine | t 19:45, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
 * You cerrainly make a vaild point. my reporting in that particular article was not good enough. I apoligise for this. Also, welcome back. Anonymous101talk 20:26, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Libertarian U.S. presidential nominee Bob Barr trying to remove running mate Wayne Allyn Root, reports say
Could you do a peer review for the article above? Thanks. --WNewsReporter (talk) 18:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Audio Wikinews page
Anonymous101, I recently made an edit to the Audio Wikinews page in order for it to include a recording I made of the Sarah Palin email article. However, even though I edited in the recording, it doesn't appear on the page. Could you help me with this? Thanks. --WNewsReporter (talk) 16:54, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikinews interviews Mike Lebowitz, Chairman of The Modern Whig Party
Could you do a peer review for the article above? Thanks. --WNewsReporter (talk) 23:36, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

Problems uploading a non-free logo
I am writing an article and I am almost done. The only thing is, that I cannot upload a non-free logo. I have the user status autoconfirmed user but if I upload the logo, I cannot chose the non-free licence in the scroll down menu. I have also tried the logo fur tag, but I am warned of speedy deletion if I hit the preview. Can you please help me with this problem? If I cannot upload the logo I won't be able to finish my article. I would really apreciate your help! Thank you --Swordfish2008 (talk) 09:53, 14 October 2008 (UTC)

Chula Vista, California becomes national model for blight control laws
Hi, I see you're active. Could you give this a review please? Best, Durova (talk) 17:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
 * sure, reviewing. Anonymous101talk 17:23, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
 * ty :) Durova (talk) 17:28, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
 * ✅ Anonymous101talk 17:38, 14 October 2008 (UTC)

Excessive surgeries swell Medicare costs
If you're still around, could you give this a looksee too? You and I seem to be the only active regulars this last hour or so. Durova (talk) 07:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC)

OR Notes for Sitel Article
What should I add for my notes? A verbatim transcript of theconversation with the employee? Thanks Paranormal Skeptic (talk) 18:09, 20 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, first article for me :) Paranormal Skeptic (talk) 18:11, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

Can you take another look, and let me know on my talk page, or the collab page for the article on what it needs to meet publish? Thanks. Paranormal Skeptic (talk) 20:13, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

UK Prime Minister: The world will enter a recession
Please read my comment at talk:UK Prime Minister: The world will enter a recession. Changing "likely will" into "will" is not a choice that a neutral journalist should make. --SVTCobra 03:12, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

Yemen story
sorry Anonymous101 if i screwed the page up i just tried to fix a word par to per i thought it sounded right maybe i'am please do not take this as a work of vandalism because its not. ty --72.73.96.152 06:46, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Copyright
Well should be sorry well Can you please tell me where you find copyright voilation? might be i dn't get that and nt sighted clearly, so plz let me knw so that i ll make my self correct , and nt to mistake further Azamishaque (talk) 11:04, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Azamishaque (talk) 06:09, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

US Voters go to the polls
Hi--can you help get the US Voters story to the front page? It is interesting because it is breaking news and it would be way better with a bunch of original viewpoints in it. It won't be worth a damn tomorrow. I'm going to the polls in the next hour or so, will try to get some photos there that can be used for it.

Thanks!

Leila Leila Monaghan (talk) 17:40, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

Genentech seeks accelerated FDA approval for brain tumor treatment
Hi, if you're still online this is ready for review now. And thanks for signing up for a WV episode. Ping me via e-mail and I'll share my Skype ID. Would be glad to help you get up and running. Best, Durova (talk) 19:45, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks :) --Joda (talk) 16:47, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the review
Hi, Thanks for the review of story Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 enters moon orbit.

Its surprising though, that it still is not visible under November 08 section of news. (I guess it being in a publish status, should be visible).

I am not very sure as I am a new user here Parmar uday (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 09:11, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey, thanks a lot for reviewing the Chandrayaan article and posting it on main page. --Gppande (talk) 15:15, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks again for the review. I tend to follow Indian subcontinental news more than rest of the world so I would prefer to contribute whatever is of top importance in the region. --Gppande (talk) 20:34, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

You don't uderstand the GFDL
My work on the article was perfectly acceptable under the GFDL. There is no need to ask the author for permission and on Wikipedia and here, no one has any rights to the work. So I ask that you undelete Transwiki:2008 Russian submarine accident. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ipatrol (talk • contribs) 19:02, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

 * I think Ipatrol may be right. Although the 2 licenses may not (be) compatible, the Wikinews boilerplate says:  "All text created after September 25, 2005 is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License unless otherwise specified."  I think it may be ok to use free GFDL text, as long as text from the 2 sources are not mixed, and the authorship history and a link to the full text of the GFDL are preserved.

 * It would be better, however, to have original CC-BY-2.5 text, which I think would be practical for such a short piece of text.

 * --InfantGorilla (talk) 20:35, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
 * WN work is CC-by. We don't use GFDL here. Since the articles are open to editing for everyone, then it would only be fair to have a consensus. I personally would oppose GFDL on any article. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 20:44, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation (on my talk page.) I agree with the convention (which should be written into a guideline one day) though I think deletion may be a little harsh, especially for such a newsworthy story as this. --InfantGorilla (talk) 20:52, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Oops - it is in a policy, though not one linked directly from the newsroom or the main page: Copyright. --InfantGorilla (talk) 20:59, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

@A101 wrote: If it had stuff that isn't in the WP article I would have kept that. Sounds fair enough. I withdraw my complaint 100%.

@DF1024: I think one of the sister wikis (I forget which one) has a convention that users must contribute their own content under a single agreed license, for exactly that reason. However, if users of that wiki import material created by a third party under another (free) license, then relicensing should be requested, but imports are acceptable under the original license. I am not convinced sure how useful that would be here. I, personally, would be happy for GFDL or CC-BY-SA to virally infect an article I contributed, if I could import and copyedit a couple of Wikipedia paragraphs as background paragraphs at the end of the article.

--InfantGorilla (talk) 21:09, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, but...
I thank you for taking me into consideration. However, I am not as active as before (I only limit my edits on my home wiki, es.wikinews, to some maintainment). Thank you anyways. Regards, Julián (reply) 19:05, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Copyvio
Thanks for spotting that the image of the Indian spacecraft we used had not in fact been distributed under a free license. Could have been embarrassing. --InfantGorilla (talk) 21:23, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
 * No prob. Anonymous101talk 08:33, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Post-election spam
Thank you for supporting me for adminship. :) I'll try to make you glad you did it.  So here's a Nadezhda "Harry S. Truman" Durova campaign song.  All the best, Durova (talk) 00:26, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

Micheal Jackson
I have taken the liberty of Micheal Jackson's speculation, help required in Michael Jackson speculated to have converted to Islam with Thanks Azamishaque (talk) 06:09, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

Editor Request Link Modification
Thanks for fixing my wikilink :D --Nn123645 (talk) 02:38, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

Riots in Nigeria kill around 400
Hi Anonymous101 I have no problems with your revert, I thought it looked cleaner without it intruding into the article flow. In any case I am happy - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 01:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Talk:YouTube experiments with HD videos
Hi, you taged it, so you could help me perhaps. could you please tell me how to do that need review my own? I waited and asked for so long now but there's hardly no help. greets, --Andreas -horn- Hornig (talk) 10:49, 4 December 2008 (UTC)

Followed your advice
I made a new article Alleged 9-11 conspirators withdraw offer of Guilty Pleas. Hopefully you can look it over and get it published for me ^_^. DWolf2k2 (talk) 02:49, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

Iraq bombing
Just to let you know that there is another article Iraqi restaurant hit by suicide bomber. You might want to add to that article since it's a bit short to get a review. Cheers --PatrickFlaherty (talk) 17:06, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

re: edit summary
Sorry about that. I was just trying to get someone's attention to review it. I'll keep what you said in mind next time. Thanks, ♪ Tempo Di  Valse ♪ 16:59, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Hurricane Ike remove
You recently removed Hurricane Ike off. Is there some reason?

Mindy (talk) 20:09, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Sorry, when did I move it. Anonymous101talk 20:25, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

Howdy-anon
Howdy-anon should work now. Bawolff ☺☻ 05:51, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

Review
Sure, I'll take a look now I'm back (took a break for food) just as soon as I finish all the comments page stuff (I'm basically SineBot these days, but manual ;-). Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 18:01, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

I couldn't obviously find the New York share price anywhere - am I being stupid, or does it need sourced? (that may sound patronising; I genuinely mean, literally, 'have I done something stupid?') Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 18:47, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Seen it, passed review and published. Nice work ;-) Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:06, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

yo
Hey, Dont worry I am not going to touch another wiki article ever again in my life. I had it with few admins anyway... see ya Danger^Mouse (talk) 06:36, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

Please review "The Simpsons" now in high-def and new adequate intro
the last time my formernews had to be deleted, because the review process took to long. I hope that this time, it will be faster and my news can be published in this or any other form :), greets, --Andreas -horn- Hornig (talk) 15:20, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

Deletion
That image was not supposed to have been speedy deleted. This was an open discussion. If we are going to delete the plane image, I see no reason to keep the Obama Image that was being discussed. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 11:11, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Thanks
for nominating me as an administrator. I have accepted. Best, -- ♪ Tempo Di  Valse ♪ 20:52, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you so much for your article on the 1st March.

 * You seem like a straight shooter from the other stuff I've read of yours, so I'm sure it was all in good faith, but that article really did not come off sounding very NPOV... please see my notes in the comments. (Though certainly perhaps I'm biased myself, but the tone of it doesn't sound very NPOV to me, and Rick Santelli who seems to have been a major source for it does not stand on neutrality much IMO.) --Struthious Bandersnatch (talk) 02:50, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

My first article
Hey, my name's Hunter. I contribute at Wikipedia frequently, but I've never tried Wikinews before. I just tried my first article, Pennsylvania cop on trial for allegedly murdering girlfriend's estranged wife. I see that you contribute here pretty often, so I was hoping you could take a look and see if I've done this right and give me any pointers. I wasn't sure if it should go up to review or development, so I left it in development just in case. I asked a few other users for help as well. Please let me know. Thanks very much! --Hunter Kahn (talk) 03:41, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

User:Tempodivalse/Writing contest
Hallo! Would you like to join an article writing/reviewing contest that I started? We need more people to join up. If you're interested, drop a line at the above link. Thanks! ♪Tempo di Valse ♪ 14:29, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Re: Sorry
No problem! — Hunter Kahn  ( contribs )  13:10, 29 March 2009 (UTC)

Goodbye
Wow... Just back from a few quite weeks away from wiki and the first edit in RC is you anouncing your retirement. I just wanted to say its been great and I'll miss you around here. I tried to email to make sure you got it but you haven't got email enabled. Feel free to drop me a line anytime. Farewell, and I hope you can come back soon, Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 20:37, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

 * Good Luck! -- Shakata Ga Nai ^_^ 20:39, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah I hate when we lose Wikinewsies. Its sad when it happens. I hope one day you will return. If not then it was a pleasure :) DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 20:40, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * What a pity. I hope you eventually decide to return, our door will always be open to you. In any case, good luck and best of wishes. Smile.png Tempodivalse [talk]  20:42, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Firstly, sorry it took me three months to reply. I only just saw the messages. Secondly, thank you for your kind messages, I really appreciate you taking the time to write them. Although I do not always have time, I will try and return to/edit Wikinews when I can (even if that is not very often). Thanks again, --Anonymous101talk 09:54, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I don't know how i'm just finding out about this now, I really havn't paid that much attention to wikinews happenings as of late, but yeah, I wanted to second all of what was said above. You will be/are missed. Bawolff ☺☻ 00:46, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Hey, you didn't find out until October of 09. Feel glad. I did not know he had retired until this very moment! He was awesome! By the way, Anonymouse, I finished that script, never submitted it though. I had it working on my own servers, then Murphy's law decided to punch me in the face. My server crashed, then a day later, my laptop went down. Anyways, goodbye. I know its a little (very) late, but you will be missed. Crasheddata (talk) 13:01, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

Bot discussion
As someone listed as having an active bot I would like to draw your attention to the following issue. This may not affect you unless your bot edits sighted pages - eg in the Template namespace - but as a bot operator your input is likely to be better informed. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:36, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

Commons de-adminship warning
Hi. Please see Commons:User talk:Anonymous101. Thanks! Jeff G. (talk) 19:38, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

You edit!
I saw you delete a page, just thought I'd pop in and say that it's nice to see you around again, and that you haven't completely left Wikinews. Tempodivalse [talk]  22:21, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

 * Awww...so sad. :( Benny the mascot (talk) 13:10, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Template:Dynamic navigation noncentered
hi could you please add support to change the background at Template:Dynamic navigation noncentered please 176.26.62.33 (talk) 12:11, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

title: User talk:Anonymous101/Archive3


text:
Portal:Australia/WA Election 2008

Western Australian voters will head to polling booths around the state on September 6th, 2008 to vote for the government for the next four years.

The election was called unexpectedly by incumbent Premier Alan Carpenter on 7 August 2008.

Australian Labor Party, WA Branch
The Australian Labor Party's WA branch, led by Alan Carpenter, is the incumbent government and currently polling the best in two-party preferred surveys (51%/49%). The present government has been in power since 2001, however Alan Carpenter has only been Premier since 2006 when the former Premier Geoff Gallop resigned due to depression. Since then, the Labor government has been involved in several scandals, including:

 * Removal of three Cabinet ministers due to their dealings with Brian Burke
 * The future closure of Royal Perth Hospital
 * Carefree approach to the State Budget by spending $1 billion on a new football stadium in Subiaco while the health system is underfunded (according to The West Australian newspaper, a baby was born in a hospital toilet due to the absence of a spare bed)
 * Premier Alan Carpenter allegedly lifting the shirt of retiring Labor MP Jaye Radisich at a karaoke party

Policies

 * Give pensioners free public transport during weekday off-periods and on weekends
 * Extend the capacity of a hostel for the homeless
 * Build a women's domestic violence refuge in the southern suburbs
 * Fund the Salvation Army's work in Highgate
 * Increase police numbers by 500 over five years
 * Expand the police radio network
 * Upgrade or build 19 police stations
 * To be continued

WA Liberal Party
The WA Liberal Party is currently led by Colin Barnett after leadership issues following Barnett's announcement of an intention to leave politics after losing to Geoff Gallop at the 2005 election. Current polling suggests that the Liberals will narrowly lose the upcoming election based on a two-party preferred survey result of 51% to 49%. The former leader Troy Buswell, himself the subject of a scandal, resigned on 4 August 2008, prompting Alan Carpenter to call an early election three days later.

title: Portal:Australia/WA Election 2008


text:
Talk:Olympic highlights: August 21, 2008

event 1:
 * Olga Kaniskina, who represents Russia, has set a new Olympic record in the women's 20km walk with her time of 1 hour and 36 minutes. After the race Kaniskina said that she didn't break the "record because of the weather."

Did she didn't she break the record?--SVTCobra 13:08, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Fixed. Anonymous101talk 13:36, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

broadcast report
broadcast report refers to information seen on BBC One's coverage of the event. Anonymous101talk 13:44, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Sections 1.6 and 1.7 use information I saw on TV  Anonymous101talk 14:23, 21 August 2008 (UTC)


text:
Shooting at school leaves one dead in Tennessee, United States

August 21, 2008 On Thursday, 15-year-old student, Ryan McDonald, was shot and killed. The shooting occurred at just after 8:00am (UTC-5), at Central High School, in Knoxville, Tennessee. According to Deputy Chief of Police of the Knoxville police department, William C. Roehl stated that the shooting was not "random" and that "they had contact with one another". The shooting which occurred 8:11am (UTC-5), followed a confrontation in the cafeteria. Police arrived on the scene at 8:13am, and the suspect was taken into custody at 8:17am. McDonald was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he died at 8:57am, according to the police.

Police have arrested Jamar B. Siler, also 15, and charged him with first-degree murder. Judge Tim Irwin set September 17, 2008 as the trial date. Siler is being held at a juvenile detention center.

Kevin Perry, a pastor at Word of Life Ministries, said he had spoken to a student who witnessed the shooting. "He saw them when they were arguing and pushing and shoving," Perry said, recounting what the student had told him. "He didn't see the guy shoot him. What he did see was the guy fall."

Another high school student, Chad Griffin, was ten feet away from where the confrontation occurred and said that "he [McDonald] got shot and started walking and he was holding his chest. There was blood everywhere. And then he fell and his arm hit me."

The school was preparing to release students, and bring them to a local church were they could be picked up by their guardians. Central High School has around 1,400 students.


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Comments:Iran tries to launch satellite with Safir carrier rocket

US lieing about their satelite recon of the launch and Iran did launch the satelite?

US using laser weaponry to disable the missile during the launch - just like North Koreas rockets.

Or maybe Iran - a country with an excelent academic record - can't put a rocket into orbit.

194.75.128.200 15:30, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

It's very difficult to put a rocket into orbit. Just look at SpaceX, a company with a policy of hiring only "the best" aerospace engineers available. They've tried - I think - three times now to achieve orbit and have failed each time. Even with ample amounts of government support as I imagine is the case with the Iranian rockets it doesn't surprise me one bit if their first true orbital test was not a success. --72.188.51.197 16:10, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

I was shooting the breeze :) In this age of constant surveilance every failure by Iran will be jumped on by the media.  Who knows how many times the US and the USSR failed to launch vehicles before the media were informed of success?  If the world (and by the world, I mean the US) let them - Iran will get into space. 194.75.128.200 09:08, 22 August 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Former communist leader Hua Guofeng dies age 87

When you say "became known" do you mean knowing in the biblical sense?

I doubt it, because I do not think the communist party would very much like it if Guofeng "became known" in the sense you are describing._Alethiometryst (talk) 11:43, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:British celebrity Jade Goody diagnosed with cancer

'Goody has stated she agreed to take part on the Indian version of the show as an attempt to make up for her behaviour last year.' 'She said that she entered the house, despite undergoing medical tests, because she "can't wait around for the doctors" and that bills need paying. / Goody is said to have signed a contract worth £100,000 with Bigg Boss before her departure from the show.' Now, of course she could have more than one reason, but something tells me the money was the decisive factor in her participation, rather than any "attempt to make up for her behaviour last year." Then again, given the unreal nature of "reality" television, her actions last year may well have been "coached" specifically for the controversy, and to set up her participation for this year.

Pekanbaru City
Beberapa hari ini pekanbaru mengalami pemadaman bergilir listrik dikarenakan PLN melakukan kepada pelanggan PLN sampai bulan ini, hal ini berlaku di seluruh pekanbaru setiap hari sehingga usaha yang ada hubungannya dengan listrik terganggu seperti usaha fotocopy, usaha rental komputer maupun warnet. Dari pemadaman listrik secara bergantian setiap tempat maka banyak pekerjaan jadi tertunda ataupun tugas yang diberikan guru di sekolah kepada siswanya jadi terhambat. Sekian dan terimakasih —Preceding unsigned comment added by Raden hendra hendrawan (talk • contribs) 22:00, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

bless jade she is all right and if people think shes making this up for any reason then think again. why on earthy would anyone do that i love jade and think she is a better role modle than any other celebs becasue we cant relate to her more than other celebs like kate moss, posh spice, etc. becasue jade has every day issues like illness, single mother, money problems and etc. just like we have. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.145.36.68 (talk) 00:02, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

Get well soon!!!
Hope you get well sooon. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 61.16.160.66 (talk) 18:49, 28 October 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:US Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones dies at age 58

First Frannie Lewis dies. Now Stephanie Tubbs Jones dies. What happens to her superdelgate vote?

lol Tubbs —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.45.185.1 (talk) 03:57, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

who is now the hand picked congressman/congresswoman. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.249.103.145 (talk) 06:18, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

who is going to replace her —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.249.103.145 (talk) 06:20, 27 November 2008 (UTC)


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Comments:Shooting at school leaves one dead in Tennessee, United States

Just another sign of distress. Our civilization is collapsing. 89.123.28.204 21:28, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

 * can't wait for 2012 --KDP3 (talk) 01:39, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

whats going on?
why are kids killing kids nowadays? Is it tv? Is it the street code? what bs. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.38.191.61 (talk) 19:31, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

Can't we test?
Many school systems have a competency test at the end of the school year to pass on to the next grade, plus there are SAT's and PSAT tests given routinely. Since this is such a pevasive problem with no apparent symtoms, why not include a psycological quiz buried in the tests that could reveal any abnormal, psycopathic tendancies before they act out and kill folks. Kind of like we vacinate everybody against polio whether they need it or not. PerryO206.24.48.1 22:12, 6 December 2008 (UTC)


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I renamed to avoid confusion with School shooting as this was not a spree killing scenario. --SVTCobra 21:43, 21 August 2008 (UTC)


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Campaign offices for John McCain evacuated in Centennial, Colorado and Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

August 21, 2008 The campaign offices for 2008 United States presidential candidate John McCain in Centennial, Colorado and Manchester, New Hampshire have been evacuated after receiving letter threats in the U.S. mail. Office staff state that the Centennial envelope contained an unknown white powder. "We immediately notified local and federal law enforcement agencies and are looking to cooperate with them. We have put all of our offices on highest alert. They're looking for anything suspicious and all staff has been quarantined as of right now," said Jeff Sadosky, a spokesman for the McCain campaign.

There are currently no reports of injuries, but "staffs were immediately transported to a local hospital," added Sadosky. At least four people had to go through decontamination as a precaution. Authorities say that preliminary tests performed on the powder contained in the Centennial letter appears to be a protein and is not dangerous.

"We have not found anything hazardous in the initial testing, in the initial examination we did. We have no reports of anybody being sick," said Parker South Metro Fire Rescue Authority spokesman Andy Lyon who also said that authorities only found small granules of an alleged powder. The Manchester envelope was also given the all clear and no substance was found inside.

According to 9news.com, the letter in Centennial came from an unknown individual who is being held in Arapahoe County Jail. 9news.com describes the individual as a "prolific letter writer". The letter in Manchester contained a return address for Denver, but authorities say that the two incidents are not related.

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Just wondering
This is the second time I've seen this: "Edits will be incorporated into the stable version once an established user reviews them..." What's the purpose of this? How do you qualify as an "established user"? What is this? -- Poe Joe (Talk) 00:47, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

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The Headline
The length is probably unnecessary. "Campaign offices for John McCain evacuated" would have sufficed.--71.82.81.238 06:33, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * That title would assume that all his offices were evacuated, which in this case, only two were evacuated. its the Who what and where. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:04, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

US Biased
There is considerable US bias in this story. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.245.186.56 (talk) 18:31, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Its a US story about a potential US president where the incidents happened in US states...How can this article include foreign relations? You cannot have a US biased on a US story IMO. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:03, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * We could, for example, highlight Germany's response to this evacuation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.245.186.56 (talk) 20:06, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Germany? Why? and why would they have anything to say about this? DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 20:20, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
 * We could also state the the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada has apologized for the situation. I don't know if they have, but they seem to issue random apologies on a regular basis, so it's a fair bet that we could find a generic one to fit this situation. Gopher65talk 20:26, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
 * LOL. The Mind's Eye (talk) 20:28, 23 August 2008 (UTC)


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Olympic highlights: August 22, 2008

August 22, 2008 August 22, 2008 is the 13th major day of the 2008 Olympic games. The below article lists some of the highlights.

Men's 50km walk
Alex Schwazer of Italy has set a new Olympic record in the men's 50km walk with his time of 3 hours and 37.09 minutes. Schwazer dedicated his win to his grandfather.

"This is for my grandfather who died in July. I'm very sad about it. He's been there for me my whole life, but now I'm sure he is happy."

Jarred Tallent of Australia grabbed silver at 3 hours 39.27 minutes and Denis Nizhegorodov of Russia came in third with 3 hours 40.14 minutes. Tallent became the first Australian male to win more than one medal in track and field in over 100 years.

Water polo
The Australian water polo team has advanced to the seventh-place playoffs after beating Italy 17-16 in penalty shootouts at the Yingdong Natatorium today. Australia's Sam McGregor scored the final shot in the shootout. Italy's Alessandro Calcaterra was the game's top scorer with six goals.

Men's BMX cycling
Latvia's Maris Strombergs took gold today in BMX cycling's Olympic debut. This is Latvia's first medal in the Beijing games. Strombergs, who was already the world champion, won his qualifying rounds, securing him the preferred inside-gate position. Americans Mike Day and Donny Robinson came second and third respectively after narrowly avoiding a crash at the second turn.

Women's table tennis
Two Chinese, Athens 2004 champion Zhang Yining and Sydney 2000 champion Wang Nan, will meet tonight in the women's table tennis finals.

Li Jiawei missed out on a spot in the finals when Zhang won four games to one earlier, while Guo Yue was beaten by Wang, winning the final game after drawing the previous four.

Men's beach volleyball
Philip Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the Olympic gold medal for the United States in the men's beach volleyball competition by winning all but one set in the final against the Brazilians Fabio Magalhaes and Marcio Araujo.

Men's volleyball
The American volleyball team survived a close tiebreaker with Russia today. They will advance to compete for the gold medal on Sunday. Their opponent is still to be decided out of the Italy-Brazil semifinal.

Men's K1 1000m
Britain's Tim Brabants clinched another gold medal for his country in the men's K1 1000m canoeing race today, finishing a boat's length ahead of the defending Norwegian champion Erik Veraas Larsen. Australia's Ken Wallace came in third to grab bronze.

Brabants' gold is Britain's 18th and his country's first ever.

Men's 4x100m Relay
Usain Bolt picked up his third Olympic gold medal in the late hours of this evening in the men's 4x100m relay, running the third leg. The Jamaicans smashed the world record by 0.30 seconds, coming in at 37.10. This is the third new world record, that Usain Bolt, has either broken or participated in breaking.

The Jamaican team consisted of Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Bolt and former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell. Trinidad and Tobago grabbed silver while Japan came in a surprising third.

Men's pole vault
Australian Steve Hooker has clinched gold in the men's pole vault by clearing 5.96m, smashing the Olympic record in the process. Russian Evgeniy Lukyanenko took second and Ukrainian Denys Yurchenko landed bronze. Another Ukrainian, Sergey Bubka, holds the world record at 6.14m, but Hooker decided to call it a night after clearing 5.96m.

Hooker is the first male Australian to win a track and field gold medal in sixty years. John Winter won gold at London's 1948 games for high jump.

Gymnastics age controversy
The gymnastics age controversy surrounding Chinese Olympic gymnast He Kexin continues, with the International Olympic Committee instructing the world gymnastics federation, known as the FIG, to investigate a number of athletes' ages.

Olympic rules stipulate that competitors must turn 16 in the year of the Olympics to be eligible to participate. According to online registration sites, half of China's gymnastics team would be underage.

Medal Table
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Broadcast Report
I saw the bit about Jarred Tallent's two medals at the Olympics here (you have to be in Australia to see this). It's a TV report. MarkRobbins (talk) 07:36, 22 August 2008 (UTC)


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Tropical Storm Fay continues through Florida

August 22, 2008 Snakes and alligators have been forced out onto Florida streets in the United States as continues to flood the state, breaking the region's two-year drought. The storm has already left over two feet of rain along Florida's central Atlantic coast with more still to come.

About 60,000 homes have lost power and schools have been closed. On Thursday President George W. Bush issued a federal disaster declaration that allows for the Department of Homeland Security to use federal funds to pay for 75% of the debris removal costs. Gary Redwine of Merritt Island near was so sick of waiting inside he hopped in a kayak to tour around the neighbourhood to inspect the debris. "It's the only dry way to get around. It's not like you can go jogging or anything," the 49-year-old said to Associated Press.

At 5 a.m.  Fay was moving west at 6  (~10 km/h) and forecast to gradually weaken. Florida Governor commented, "This storm has been hanging around and hanging around and hanging around, and she's going to be around for a while longer."

State climatologist David Zierden told the  that the reason for the rain is that Fay is a "slow moving system" which has drawn water from the Gulf of Mexico and the.

Several thousand homes have been damaged by the flooding. The helped to evacuate some residents. Aside from the flooding, Tropical Storm Fay has been beneficial for the water table, according to district spokesman Randy Smith.


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US candidate Barack Obama announces Joe Biden as his running mate via text message

August 23, 2008 Senator Barack Obama from Illinois, the of the Democratic Party, announced Joe Biden as his  running mate. The announcement came via text message early Saturday morning, to people who had signed up to receive the announcement on the official website. Friday afternoon, several campaign officials had informed the media that the text message announcement would be distributed Saturday morning. Reportedly, the announcement would come a few hours ahead of a scheduled rally at the in, Illinois, where Obama and whoever the VP candidate would be would appear together for the first time as the Democratic ticket.

On August 19th, Biden while leaving his house reportedly said to some reporters, "Hey guys, I'm not the guy."

Biden had been one of the top choices for being the VP candidate according to. Following his trip to Georgia, from August 17th through the 18th, he was surrounded by a lot of speculation that he would in fact be the candidate.

On Thursday, Barack Obama announced that he had already made his decision, but wasn't yet stating who the VP candidate would be. On August 20th the Obama campaign reportedly sent a email to one or more news agencies with the subject being "Vice presidential...". However, the contents of the email did not state who he had picked, but instead the first line of the email was "just kidding." Prior to the announcement of Biden being the VP candidate,, Hillary Clinton, , , , and had all been reported as being on the short list.

Obama has been reportedly calling the potential VP candidates and informing them that they had not been picked. Sources said that Governor Tim Kaine and Senator Evan Bayh had been told they were no longer considered. None of the other choices had stated whether or not they had been called, though Representative Edwards specifically stated that he had not been contacted.

The in, Colorado begins on August 25, 2008. Biden will reportedly speak on the third night of the convention.

Republican candidate John McCain of Arizona has not yet announced who his running mate will be. The begins September 1, 2008 in, Minnesota.

Biden, a Senator from Delaware, is currently the committee chair for the. Biden has served in the Senate since 1973, and was the head of the from 1987 through 1995.


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Bloomberg and WSJ briefly said that it had been announced as Tim Kaine, but that was quickly retracted.

If anyone is signed up to get the text message from Obama, please post the entire text here so we can use it. Thanks. --SVTCobra 16:30, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I have signed up for e-mail notification, so the above request is not so urgent. --SVTCobra 23:55, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * It just came flying across the news, and I added sources from AP, CNN, and NY Times at Barack Obama picks Senator Joe Biden for his vice presidential nominee. My girlfriend works for the local democratic party, and she and her colleagues have not received a text message. JeremyMcCracken (talk) 05:39, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

I haven't received my text message yet, and its already in other news sources. Perhaps the use of text messaging to make such public announcements seem more personal should be the subject of an article - separate from the article about the content of the text message, that Biden was chosen as VP running mate by the presumptive candidate. --Blumrosen (talk) 05:48, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

 * I never got my promised e-mail. Since the announcement, though, they are bombarding me for contributions, so I didn't give them the wrong e-mail. So much for the whole "Be the first to know" marketing that the Obama campaign made such a big deal out of. --SVTCobra 21:58, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

looks good to me
The news looks good to be published. One more source I browsed: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/us/politics/24biden.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin Kushal one (talk) 15:23, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

review
Kushal's source added to draft of stable version. --Blumrosen (talk) 17:00, 23 August 2008 (UTC)


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United States and Iraq finalize agreement to have troops out of Iraq by 2011

August 22, 2008 On Friday, an agreement was reached stating that the all of the United States (US) currently stationed in Iraq would be pulled out by 2011. Mohammed al-Haj Hamoud, the deputy foreign minister of Iraq, stated that the deal has to be signed by both the Iraqi and US governments.

The agreement, which has 27 points, states that all US troops will be out of Iraqi cities by June 2009, and that the forces would be out of Iraq entirely by December 31, 2011. Hamoud stated that the 2011 final withdrawal was still somewhat variable. "There is a provision that says the withdrawal could be done even before 2011 or extended beyond 2011 depending on the [security] situation," said Hamoud. In addition, Hamoud said that some US units might stay past the 2011 final withdrawal date to "to train Iraqi security forces." Hamoud stated that "both the parties have agreed on this...The negotiators' job is done. Now it is up to the leaders." The agreement, according to US Condoleezza Rice who arrived in Iraq on Thursday, is a "very good agreement."

Following Rice's arrival in Iraq,, the Foreign Minister of Iraq, said that "we are very close, we have a text, but not the final agreement. Everything has been addressed."

George W. Bush is reportedly in support of the agreement, according to US and Iraqi officials. The deal just needs the support of Nouri al-Maliki and  of the Iraqi government, before it appears before the Council of Representatives of Iraq after they reconvene on September 9.

, a prominent cleric, has been a strong protester of the deal. In the city of on Friday, one of his supporters stated that "the suspicious agreement means eternal bondage. It violates the Iraqi constitution."

Around 147,000 US troops are on the ground in Iraq at this time. The, has been ongoing since March 20, 2003. In the early part of 2007, the US initiated a into Iraq, which sent a additional 5 US brigades into Iraq, as well as extending the stay of 4,000 Marines already stationed there.


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Title
The title is missing a verb per to keep active voice per WN:NC. Suggestions: --SVTCobra 18:43, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Deal made to have United States troops out of Iraq by 2011
 * Deal to have United States troops out of Iraq by 2011 is agreed upon
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