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Thai Tourism Minister applauds the Chiang Mai Charity Calendar

October 13, 2007

A small desk calendar, which started as a voluntary school project, has risen to unexpected heights of fame.

His Excellency Dr. Suvit Yodmani, Thai Minister for Tourism and Sports paid tribute to the young creators of the "Chiang Mai Charity Calendar" by travelling up from Bangkok to preside at the official launch of this initiative, which is designed to increase visitor arrivals to the Northern Thai city, and raise funds through calendar sales for childrens' charities in the region. The event was held on October 5th 2007 at the recently opened Sofitel Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai, and attended by over 100 senior travel trade, airline media, consular and city hall representatives.

In an evening which included a presentation of how the calendar was conceived and created plus solo violin and classical guitar performances by students, Dr Suvit gave a talk about the future of the tourism industry in Chiang Mai, highlighting the importance of environmental issues, and close co-operation between the government and private sectors. He cited the Charity Calendar as an example of what could be achieved even by schoolchildren in terms of tourism promotion, and gave it his wholehearted support.

The evening concluded with the Minister presenting certificates of appreciation to the artists who painted the colourful images of the city which were chosen to be included in the non-profit calendar and representing why "Chiang Mai is a Wonderful Place to Live"

Offered as an unusual gift, the desk calendar is likely to carry its promotional message — in text and childrens' paintings — into homes and offices in countries around the world.


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Talk:German trains halted by strike

Out of date reference
The BBC article cited in the references is dated May 5 2000, and is therefore not related to the current strike. Slambo 16:01, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

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User talk:David Shankbone/Interviews

Great way to organize it. Lyellin 17:42, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks :-) --David Shankbone 17:46, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

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Four killed as helicopter escorting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf crashes

October 8, 2007 At least four people have died after one of three military escort helicopters accompanying Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf crashed in Kashmir.

The medium-lift Super Puma helicopter was shadowing one carrying the president when the rear of the rotorcraft burst into flame, forcing an emergency crash landing. An army brigadier, two soldiers and a PTV cameraman were killed, and four more were injured, including presidential spokesman Major General Rashid Qureshi. The injured are being treated at a hospital in Muzaffarabad. The pilot walked away unharmed.

It is thought to be an accident caused by a technical fault.

The helicopters were visiting the scene of a devastating 2005 earthquake to mark the anniversary of the disaster. The president ultimately reached his destination.


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Thanks for signing my page! You should really go to WN:BJAODN. You have a good sense of humour, you would do a good job of fixing that page up. So please add jokes there instead. :)  —Fellow Wiki  Newsie 19:01, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

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Euro 2008 Qualification: Germany vs. Czech Republic

October 17, 2007

Czech Republic beat Germany 3-0 to advance to UEFA Euro 2008 today with goals from Libor Sionko, Marek Matějovský and Jaroslav Plašil. This was Germany's first defeat in 24 UEFA European Championship qualifiers which dates back nine years when Turkey beat Germany 1-0 on October 10, 1998.

Germany's first opportunity came three minutes after the opening goal but Bastian Schweinsteiger's long-distance shot went wide. Then afterwards Kevin Kuranyi missed two headers. Schweinsteiger continued his influence in the German attack which brought two saves out of Petr Čech before the Czech Republic sealed the points and their qualification with a break-away goal during the 63rd minute. Plašil collected a cross from Daniel Pudil and beat Hildebrand, who replaced the suspended Lehmann, to inflict Joachim Löw's 1st competitive defeat as Germany coach.

With Germany already qualifying after their 0-0 draw against Ireland, they look to finish on a high note when they play Cyprus and Wales next month.


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Wikinews:BBC collaboration discussion

The start of a collaboration proposal
Please edit this to make it better.

It has come to my attention that BBC News has a similar license to the one we use. I have also been told that BBC News uploads a lot of material to YouTube and such under their Creative Archive License which is very similar to our Creative Commons license. Now they do not issue all material under this license, only some. Their license, in a nutshell says that some material can be used under the conditions:
 * 1) Non-commercial.
 * 2) Share-Alike.
 * 3) Crediting (Attribution).
 * 4) No Endorsement and No derogatory use.
 * They also have a special Grant of License clause.

 * Why this is a good idea: Wikinews reporter Frankie Roberto last year wrote a full week of articles for Wikinews that were published on BBC news. This is also a plus. At the bottom of the BBC article there is a box for people to email him with a story that they'd like him to follow up on. Perhaps we can get our main journalists featured on BBC, and have the box also.

This discussion is to discuss a proposal to write to BBC News and possibly try to set up a cross-collaboration on materials such as images and news reports. I think that if we can format a real good proposal and send it off to BBC News, we might have a shot of being able to use lots of material from them and vice versa.

This is only a brief write up of the proposal. Please add to it and discuss it. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 21:22, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Update: BBC now has a news tracker which aggregates news stories from any news sites. For more info see BBC links to other news sites

Discussion

 * This is an excellent idea, imo.  —Fellow Wiki  Newsie 21:24, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * The Non-commercial bit is a deal killer imo --Cspurrier 23:02, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
 * There license is not anything like the version of CC that we use, and in my opinion is not an acceptably free license (or Free at all). There license also does not meet the Free Content definition Bawolff ☺☻ 14:29, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * If not for the non-commercial bit, it would be great. --  Zanimum 17:25, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * It is interesting that you bring this up now, I just recently emailed Frankie to try and get some BBC contacts off him. No response. Anyway, BBC News and VOA are about the only 2 media outlets we could collaborate with; the EDP won't let us use their content unless they release it under a freer license. However, BBC America is supposedly planning a big push into the market to try and gain share. Jeremy Paxman is going to start working in the U.S., can we get him to stop off in New York and let David Shankbone interview him? --Brian McNeil / talk 09:22, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
 * BrianNewZealand, who is another OTRS volunteer, told me about a query in the press queue from the BBC. I spoke to Cary (User:Bastique) and requested access to the press queue, I don't know if I've been given that. If I have and there are no messages I have no way to tell. Brian, can you give me the ticket number so I can try and look? --Brian McNeil / talk 11:23, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

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Let me guess, conspiracy theories abound? Contralya 22:20, 8 October 2007 (UTC)


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User:David Shankbone/How to get interviews

1. Do interviews. Anyone, anywhere. Make news. Find people locally you think are interesting and interview them. The Mayor, the Police Commissioner, the dog catcher. Make them tell you their story. Find out who they are and what is interesting about them and the job they do. Get them to tell you interesting stories. I live in New York, so it's easier. But the idea that Wikipedia gave me, and that I have transferred to Wikinews, is to look around the world that you inhabit and find something about it that makes it fascinating. 2. Once you do interviews, you have a canon that you present to other people to get more interviews. "You can see my work here..." All of a sudden, you no longer look like some twirp on a website anybody can edit, but like somebody who looks serious and who can accomplish for them something they want: to have what they think, feel, or have done told to other people.


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Dida and Milan face UEFA charges over Celtic fan incident

October 8, 2007 The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has investigated Milan and their goalkeeper Dida over the incident with the Celtic fan that led to his substitution against Celtic. A fan ran on to the field immediately after Celtic striker Scott McDonald scored the eventual winning goal and appeared to have slightly touched Dida. Dida ran after the fan for a few steps before falling to the ground. UEFA have already investigated Celtic for lack of security for the same incident.

The charges were based on Article 5 Paragraph 1 of UEFA's disciplinary regulations, which states that "member associations, clubs, as well as their players, officials and members, shall conduct themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship".

The case were heard on October 11 by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body. The outcome of these cases were as follows: Celtic FC were fined £25000, 50% of which is kept in a reserve tank and if Celtic have any further problems in two years UEFA will keep it, but if they don't they will get it back. A.C Milan goalkeeper Nelson de Jesus Silva "Dida" was banned for two games but is appealing. If found guilty he could find himself with a four-game champions league ban.


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Comment
As it is now, all three paragraphs start 'UEFA are/have starting/started to investigate/investigating'. That should be addressed before publishing. --SVTCobra 01:41, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I personally didn't see anything wrong or else I wouldn't have wrote it like that. How should it be written? Kingjeff 01:49, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

CAT to be added
editprotected Please add CAT:Serie A, CAT:Europe and CAT:Scottish Premier League to the article 14.139.242.195 (talk) 05:16, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Added AC Milan and Europe. --Pi zero (talk) 22:04, 25 March 2016 (UTC)


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User talk:71.79.150.234

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Stop
You get blocked for three hours and that doesn't do anything to change your attitude. You get warned and you don't care. Stop or you will be blocked right now.

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Yes. It's a fucking good edit. 71.79.150.234 20:34, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

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In your fucking wikinews world, what is a fucking good edit? 71.79.150.234 20:45, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

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I think I have an idea of what a good edit is. Since you seem to be an expert on editing wikinews, could you give me an example of a good edit (perhaps one that you did yourself)? Thanks. 71.79.150.234 21:20, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
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Iraq's President supports U.S. Senate plan to decentralize Iraq

October 9, 2007 Iraq's President Jalal Talabani said on Sunday that he supports a U.S. Senate plan to divide Iraq into three separate regions for Shiite Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and Kurds. The plan includes a limited central government in Baghdad which would protect Iraq's borders and distribute oil revenues among the three regions. The Bush administration and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki both oppose the plan, which was put forth in a non-binding Senate resolution adopted last month.

"I think the resolution passed by the Senate is a very good one," said Talabani in an interview with CNN on Sunday. "It is insisting on the unity of Iraq, of the security of Iraq, of the prosperity of Iraq, of national reconciliation and asking our neighbors not to interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq."

On September 26, the U.S. Senate voted 75-23 in favor of a non-binding resolution supporting the plan. The legislation was written by Senator Joe Biden (D-Del.) and was co-sponsored by Senators Sam Brownback (R-Kansas), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Arlen Specter (R-Penn.), and John Kerry (D-Mass.).

According to RFE/RL, the resolution "sparked a massive outcry both inside Iraq and across the Arab world, with critics suggesting the United States has overstepped its role in Iraq."


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Communist Party candidate Stuart Ryan, Ottawa Centre

October 9, 2007 Stuart Ryan is running for the Communist Party in the Ontario provincial election in Ottawa Centre. Wikinews interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * I have been involved in the political process for over 40 years, in terms of organizing over political issues such as opposing the Wars in Vietnam and now the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I see the elections, if that is what you mean as the political process, as a way to express our political views to the electorate so that they can pass judgment and see that the various issues we raise are related in that the capitalist system and the neo-liberal agenda take away the rights of workers, woman, aboriginals and people in general.

 * I run in Ottawa Centre because I have lived in the riding since 1979 and I know the issues that concern the people who live in the riding. It has a progressive history and is open to socialist ideas.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''

 * I have run for office in my Steelworker union in Windsor in the 1970s and in my Autoworker union now. I work for a CUPE union at Carleton University in Ottawa. I think I can bring my organizing skills in the labour movement, the anti-war movement and in the Central American solidarity movement to Queen’s Park and in building a base within Ottawa Centre to fight for a people’s agenda.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?'''

 * I think the biggest challenge to my candidacy is the feeling that people feel they have to vote NDP in order to win the riding, or to prevent a victory by the Liberal or Conservative party. This is a product of the first-past-the-post-voting system. I have had many people say that our ideas are good, and that I have been a good campaigner, but because they feel voting for the Communist Party might jeopardise the NDP. I think I would be the most desirable candidate because we have the best policies and that I would work very hard to make sure they are pushed for in the legislature.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''

 * The three biggest issues in this riding are the crisis in public education; the increasing debtload of students because of tuition hikes; and the inability of municipal government to fund the social services downloaded by the Harris government form the province to the cities in 1997. They are my most important issues.

 * Re public education: Our Party will commit to spending $20 billion for a quality public secular school system in French and English for primary and secondary education.

 * We would commit to a comparable investment in public post-secondary education while reducing tuition by 50% now, and then eliminate it when the funding is adequate to provide the education for all who qualify for post-secondary education.

 * We would give municipalities secure funding through provincial grants and the ability to tax corporations. This would wean them off the property tax, which we would reduce by 75%, along with the scrapping of the market value assessment taxation scheme. We would give 50% of the gas tax for mass transit such as the O-train in Ottawa that would travel both east and west and north and south. We would upload to the province the funding of health, education, transit and welfare.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?

 * The first order of business schould be the drafting of the legislation to implement Mixed Member Proportional Representation, following its victory in the October 10 referendum.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?

 * The property tax situation in the province is in chaos. Home owners are seeing property taxes increase as the value in their neighbourhoods go up while the property tax of businesses are diminished by a comparable amount. The net increase in revenue to the municipality coming from the residential tax increases is zero. Outraged taxpayers are blaming the municipal officials and are taking it out by voting for right-wing candidates who promise not to raise taxes (In Ottawa the slogan was “zero means zero”. The same candidate is now the mayor, and is backing a two per cent increase and campaigning to have the municipal financing system revamped.

 * The property tax system discriminates against tenants as they pay for the extra taxes landlords pay through higher rents.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?

 * The province should take action to save the manufacturing jobs leaving the province by insisting that raw materials be processed in Ontario rather being shipped raw out of the country. It should pass legislation to establish public tribunals so that corporations who are closing profitable factories, such as Hershey’s in Smith Falls and GM in Oshawa would have to justify their closing. Failure to do so would lead to the province taking over the closed business. Our Party would invest in mass transit and produce 100,000 units of social housing.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?

 * I support MMP and will be voting for it. No longer will we have to choose between the lesser of two evils, and end up with the same mess. The last two governments in Ontario are proof positive of the problem. You will be able to vote for what you believe in and see it reflected in the legislature.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''

 * The only thing that was good for Ottawa Centre was the tuition freeze for two years. That was negated by the new tuition scheme that will raise tuition 25-35% over four years.

'''You are running as a candidate for the Communist Party. A lot of people say that Communism is a dead idea or fear that a Communist government would implement some sort of repressive dictatorship. What do you say to this?'''

 * Communism is not a dead idea; we see revolutionary parties win in Venezuela and trying to bring socialism in by democratic means. This was tried in Chile in the 1970s but was overthrown by the CIA and the Chilean military. What will succeed is that the working class and its allies will demand socialism; it was the insistence of the Venezuelan people that stopped the coup against Hugo Chavez in 2002. The system that they will bring will be democratic, as it will be the will of the people that it be so.

'''The Communist Party is unlikely to win any seats in the election. Why did you decide to run for a small party rather than be involved with one of the major parties?'''

 * This is a good question, but if you want to bring about real change, you must be part of a party that calls for it. Our Party calls for socialism, public ownership of the means of production under democratic control. Working for a party like the NDP and the Greens would make you feel that you might get things done, but those parties will disappoint you - look at the record of the Bob Rae NDP government in Ontario that opened public sector collective agreements to attack benefits in order to save $2 billion from its deficit.


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TAITRONICS Autumn 2007: A 3-in-1 combination and great innovations

October 9, 2007 2007 the 33rd Taipei International Electronics Autumn Show (TAITRONICS Autumn), organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufactorers' Association (TEEMA), started on October 9 -13 at Exhibition Hall 1 and 3 of Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), and inconjunction with Taiwan International RFID Applications Show (RFID Taiwan) at TWTC Hall 3 and Taiwan International Photovoltaic Fourm & Exhibition (PV Taiwan) at Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). With the 3-in-1 combination, TAITRA and TEEMA hoped this show will integrate upper and lower companies of electronic manufacturers and companies in Taiwan. This 3-in-1 show is mainly focused on electronics parts and components, RFID solutions, photovoltaic products, and medias on electrical industry. About 1000 exhibitors exhibited with 2100 booths at TWTC Hall 1 & 3 and TICC. In the theme pavilion section, iF Design Award in Hanover Fairs set "iF Design Pavilion" with lots of awarded 3C products in Taiwan first time, also, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) showed their solutions on home entertainment such as 3D LCD wide screen display and game projector.

Not only ITRI and iF Design, TAITRA and TEEMA also set "Taiwan Innovalue and Branding Taiwan", "Product Certificates and Testing", "Cross-Strait Electrical Products", "Security Products", and "Broadband Communications" pavilions at this exhibition.

With those pavilions, TEEMA also held lots of seminars and forums on Bluetooth technology, electrical industry, testings and certifications, and International Electrotechnical Commission Quality (IECQ) system. Furthermore, CARTS Asia 2007 is the most welcomed seminar by buyers and exhibitors.

According to TAITRA, this 3-in-1 exhibition opened daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at October 9 to 13, PV Taiwan forum and exhibition will be held only two days on October 11 and 12. For the quality and security issue, minors under 18 ages are not permitted to enter the showground.

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At least 150 militants and 50 Pakistani troops killed in clashes

October 9, 2007 The Pakistani army says that at least 150 to 200 Taliban militants, along with 50 Pakistani troops have been killed in between al-Qaeda, Taliban fighters and Pakistani troops along the border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan in an area known as. At least 20 other troops were injured and at least 15 are reported to be missing. 12 civilians are also reported to have been killed.

"We have told them to surrender and give up their weapons," said Major General of the Pakistani army, Waheed Arshad. Militants say that they are going to attempt to overthrow the government and take the newly elected Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf out of power.

The battles began on Saturday October 6 in the town of Mir Ali and have lasted three days so far. Army officials say that they will "continue punitive action until complete peace is restored." The battles were triggered after several Pakistani officials were targeted and peace talks with officials in Islamabad failed to go forward.

In September, Osama bin Laden issued a new audio tape in which he told militants to resist Pakistani troops and rebel against the army. He also asked militants to seek revenge for the assault on the Red Mosque when almost 100 were killed by militants and troops.


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This does deserve main story status. Contralya 11:47, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

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Powder keg
If you guys think that the middle east is volatile, you haven't seen anything yet! It is a powder keg, and it hasn't gone off yet.

Lets count the things that are going on:

1. Afghanistan is pretty much under control, it looks like the smallest problem in the middle east.

2. Guerrilla warfare and forming of a government in Iraq, with risks of it being Pro-Iran, Pro-Terrorist or just like Saddam's government.

3. Kurds, they have been engaged in terrorist attacks against the Turks for some time.

4. Iran is a big can of worms, at the worst, it has been supplying terrorists, and is working on nuclear weapons that would end up in the hands of terrorists and is throbbing at the western world.

5. Israel has feuds with most of the middle east, and has on and off conflicts with the Hamas and others.

6. Pakistan, they have been fighting insurgents, which has now escalated to a real conflict, in which the west may need to send troops to help protect them.

7. Saudi Arabia, it has most of it's power to it's princes and stuff and gets equipped by the west, it is reported at least 40% of the population oppose the government, and it is already A recruiting ground for terrorists.

Lets look at what big disasters may happen:

1. The turks could invade northern Iraq if the Kurds continue to escalate attacks and/or somehow form a De Facto state in northern Iraq, and that would crush the chances of a stable Iraq and if things go wrong enough, sour U.S.-Turkish relations even more.

2. There could be a bombing campaign against Iran. They would step up their support for terrorist and the chances of the Iraqi government of rejecting Iranian influence when the west leaves would be low.

3. There could be a war with Iran, the U.S. is already in Debt, running out of rested troops and recruitment, and has high dissent from the Iraq war. Iran, unlike Iraq or Afghanistan when they were invaded, has a real military, and though it is not as technologically advanced as modern western militaries, they have literally more than 50 million troops. The costs in money, time, lives, and dissent would be catastrophic.

4. I have a feeling that there might be a civil war in Saudi Arabia.

5. Israel could end up at open war with most of it's neighbors, and the rest of the middle east (including Iran) that would turn the middle east into a battleground rivaling how Europe was in WWII. The cost in lives and money would be great, and it could lead to WW3, if non-middle east nations get involved enough.

5. Through some combination of previous events (if they happen before January 2009), the U.S. government's presidential and senate approval ratings would be so low, and so much of the population would be against the government, that some kind of Coup or impeachment or something would drastically change the government and chaos would ensue. This would be the first time a revolution of this magnitude would of ever happened in the united states, and would ruin it' status as the most stable and long standing government of the world.

6. Through some of these events, the U.S. military could be (or perceived to be) weakened or stretched too thin, and since they already have small numbers compared to the rest of the world, that some combination of Russia, China, Serbia, Libya, Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia etc could get involved in the middle east stuff. They are less technologically advance, but have enough raw numbers of soldiers. This is my personal opinion of how WW3 will come to pass.

After reading all of that, you know just how stable the middle east is compared to how it could be. Lets all hope things only get better in the middle east. Contralya 12:19, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


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Sounds good...
It's a Non-binding thing, and neither Bush or Iraq's PM agree with it. Does this mean that it won't happen? Or is it just something they are reluctantly doing? Contralya 13:15, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Being non-binding it makes it the Senate's way of making a statement about what they believe is the solution to the problems in the country. There are issues with this solution, but if implemented it would allow US troops to pull out. If they're prepared to accept that regions of the country will end up under Sharia law and Iranian influence. --Brian McNeil / talk 10:09, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
 * So it isn't a rule then. I don't think it would mean all the troops could come out (though it may be a step towards that), and the latest estimate by Iraqi leaders said that the U.S. can pull out 100,000 troops by the end of next year. But the objective is to have a government that can survive and can reject Terrorist/Iranian influence, and not end up like Saddam's government. If federalizing Iraq would make a portion of it support Iran, than that is no good. Iran's goals in Iraq are uncertain, I wonder if what they want is to have that portion of the population be their puppet? Or are they just supporting terrorist in general? Contralya 11:58, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Division of Iraq might strengthen the ethnic conflict by creating political divisions to go along with the ethical ones already in existance. This could hasten civil war, not hinder it. --66.210.78.86 13:38, 10 October 2007 (UTC)


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A-League 2007–08: Round 7 Results

October 9, 2007

Round 7 of the A-League 2007-08 has produced some interesting moments throughout the country. Accusations have been made that the A-League's 'thug-like' onfield play has decreased its good name, but all teams enjoyed a close-to satisfying game, whatever the result.

WA team Perth Glory is still stalling in its win drought, sparking calls for coach Ron Smith's dismissal, however this was met with limited concern. The low attendance numbers were partly due to the Perth Glory vs Adelaide United match with one of the lowest crowds in Perth's history, 6252.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Gordon Kubanek, Nepean Carleton

October 9, 2007 Gordon Kubanek is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * Three years ago I moved out of the city to live the country life but a virus from my new environment gave me congestive heart failure. During my three year recovery period I promised myself that IF I recovered I would find a new purpose to my life. That purpose is helping the Green Party to bring a saner and healthier way of living to Ontario.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * Previously I was the riding president for the federal Conservative party in Ottawa; am the federal Green party riding president; have helped out in 3 campaigns, worked with many school initiatives in the public school I teach in and on several committees in the school my children attend. My experience living and working in Europe, USA, Australia and Canada have given me a global perspective that none of the other local candidates have. My consulting work of the Department of National Defence using a computer modeling methodology called "System Dynamics" [ the same method used to create scenarios for the world's future in the classic 'Limits to Growth"] give me a real experience how we MUST think ahead and act BEFORE big problems happen by changing how we live and behave pro-actively.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?'''
 * The Conservative candidate is the biggest challenge as she is the incumbent and the voters currently see themselves as mostly 'conservative' – no matter what the facts are. I am perhaps not the most desirable but certainly most capable of guiding this riding into the 21st century as only the Green platform has new solutions to our new 21st century problems. I am also the only candidate raising his family in this riding and the only candidate with enough life experience to see that simple solutions to complex problems only make things worse.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * Transportation/urban sprawl: We must redesign our cities around walkable communities linked by light rail; the Federal governments plans for the old Rockcliff air base is an excellent example of how the province should work with the cities to redesign how we live.
 * I am focused on opposing the proposed MINTO development in Manotick because it will create traffic chaos, destroy the village character and legal status of the village, and make a real mass transit solution even more difficult to implement, and increase smog that increases the asthma rate among our children.
 * The ticking time bomb in Nepean-Carleton is the rise in environmental illness. It is well documented that autism rates have increased 100 fold in the last 30 years in Nepean-Carleton. However asthma, peanut allergies, fatal responses to even perfumes are all indication that our autoimmune system is under great stress. I almost died of heart failure from a virus three years so I know personally what our environment is trying to tell us something significant: remove the toxic chemicals that have become integral to our lifestyle or our children and grandchildren will suffer the consequences

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Stop the loss of well paying industrial job by investing in 21st century high tech and green jobs that cannot be done by 3rd world countries.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * The property taxes are high but that is not the REAL issue. The real issue is that the property tax system should be changed to a LAND value taxation system [LVT] that, for example, charges the same tax to a parking lot as a large building; or charge the same tax to a developer who sits on land with no buildings as it would if the land hand building. This will increase intensification in the city and stop developers from sitting on land and developing it when they want to.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * Invest in helping companies that do ‘green’ & high tech activities. Eg. Robotics.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * I am VERY pro MMP as without it we have no democracy because in my view democracy means 50% +1. Now we have government with a majority elected by the minority who imposed its will on the majority – this is NOT democracy.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * My website has been my #1 campaign tool. I have post videos from Utube on my site and have a Facebook identity. I know that I should do more but frankly have not had the time to do it all.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * I do no think that the government did very much. They are good caretakers in that we have had labour peace and they have undone some of the damage done to the environmental legislation created by the PCs. Their problem is that they have no new ideas on how to remove Ontario from being the province now lowest in job growth. We need NEW ways to move us forward and they need some the Green party platform ideas to do this.


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progressive Conservative candidate John O'Toole, Durham

October 9, 2007 John O'Toole is running for the Progressive Conservative in the Ontario provincial election, in the Durham riding. Wikinews interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * I originally become involved in politics when members of the community suggested I stand for election as a local school trustee. As a parent, I was naturally interested in school board issues. This later led to my involvement as an elected municipal councillor for Clarington. One of my responsibilities on Council was as Chair of the local budget process. I was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1995.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I have experience at both the local and provincial level. In addition, my 30 years with General Motors has given me a strong background in the business sector, especially within the auto industry and related manufacturing enterprises that are so important to Durham Riding.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?'''
 * In my most recent campaigns, the Liberal Party candidate has placed second and the New Democratic Party candidate third. However, when I first ran for office in 1995, the incumbent MPP was a New Democrat. I try to learn from previous campaigns, but take nothing for granted and try to treat each campaign like it’s a new beginning – a new opportunity to win the support of local citizens.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?
 * I have direct experience in the Ontario Legislature for three terms, and have a solid background in ensuring constituents get the help they need when dealing with provincial issues. Given the fact that I have over 25 years of elected experience, I also have the advantage of many contacts within community organizations and local government. In other words, I understand the community and work hard to ensure Durham Riding has the best possible representation at Queen’s Park.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * Healthcare is at the top of the list of provincial and local issues. There are still an estimated one million Ontarians without a doctor, and my riding is no exception. We have also suffered from chronic under-funding for healthcare. A PC government would ensure there is catch-up funding for Durham and other GTA-905 communities as well as any other areas of rapid growth. This will allow local hospitals to continue to provide the outstanding care Durham residents depend upon.

 * The local economy is foremost in the minds of Durham residents. Ontario has been hit hard by the loss of an estimated 140,000 good jobs in the manufacturing sector. The Oshawa / Durham area is no exception. All levels of government along with unions, business, education, and individuals citizens must work together to build a strong local economy based on energy, manufacturing and agriculture.

 * Durham Riding also faces quality of life issues that include gridlock and the need for improved public transit, support for agriculture/rural communities, and protection of our environment.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Restoring trust and confidence in government. The past four years have been marred by dozens of broken promises from a government that promised not to raise taxes on the campaign trail and then introduced the $2.6 billion-per-year health tax. Other broken promises range from tackling gridlock on our highways to closing the coal-powered generating stations.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * When property assessment rises suddenly over a few years, it puts pressure on retirees and persons on modest incomes who own a house. I fully support a five per cent cap on the annual assessment increase for as long as an individual owns his or her home. In addition, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation should be required to justify higher assessment instead of demanding that homeowners prove why their assessment is too high.

 * Ontario can do better in forging a new partnership between the provincial government and municipalities. Local taxes should be used primarily for local needs and not to pay for provincial programs unfairly imposed on a community.  There should be long-term, multi-year funding arrangements for municipalities.  A PC government under John Tory is committed to speed up the municipal review process so that we can start the reforms before the next provincial budget.

 * How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?

By reducing the burden of red tape on small business, reducing inter-provincial trade barriers, helping to create a skilled workforce, lowering taxes for individuals as well as lowering the business capital tax, providing a stable, affordable supply of electricity and by encouraging innovations.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * I am surprised how few people are familiar with this important matter. It is important that voters learn all they can about the concept and cast an informed vote on October 10. MMP would give seats in the House to smaller parties that collect a considerable number of votes province-wide, but never enough votes to win an actual riding and a seat in the House. MMP may help ensure the percentage of popular vote is recognized when issues are brought to the Legislature.

 * The drawback to MMP is that it would make it very difficult for any one party to gain a majority. It is actually quite rare for parties to get more than 50 per cent of the popular vote. In addition, I have concerns that members appointed from a party list would not be directly accountable to the communities in the ridings where they got elected. The process seems flawed.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * The new media is playing a larger role in the 2007 election campaign, especially among younger voters. I hope the new media encourages younger people to get involved in the political process.  My one reservation is that there is not always the same level of accountability that is found in the traditional media. There tends to be anonymity in the new media, whereas traditional media is filled with so-called “gatekeepers” who are clearly identified and who serve as editors, publishers, reporters, photographers, videographers etc. There is the potential for material to be posted online that is in error or is deliberately false.  If this happens, it may be difficult to set the record straight.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your/this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * I don’t feel decisions made by Ontario’s 38th Parliament have benefited our Electoral District. For example, Durham is not receiving its fair share of health funding, transportation funding and public transit. This must change if Durham is to maintain the high standard of living that has been established through the hard work of many generations. Too often, funding promises have long implementation time limits.


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UEFA Cup 2007–08: Red Star Belgrade vs. Bayern Munich

October 25, 2007

Bayern Munich beat 3-2 on the last kick of the game on 17-year-old Toni Kroos' 1st professional goal. Toni Kroos played a key role as he also assisted on 's 2nd equalizer only minutes earlier.

Red Star Belgrade opened the scoring in the 16th minute while Miroslav Klose 1st equalizer 4 minutes later. Red Star Belgrade took the lead again when couldn't handle a long distance shot.

Quotes

Toni Kroos: "It was vital to start the group with a win. It was hard work, the pitch was a catastrophe, but I think we made the best of the situation and coped well. We fought hard and put up stiff resistance, and I think we deserved to win at the end."


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UEFA Cup 2007–08: Bayern Munich vs. Bolton Wanderers

November 8, 2007

Bayern Munich and drew 2-2 today.

Bolton Wanderers opened the scoring after only eight minutes when scored on a deflected shot. After taking 15 minutes to settle in, Bayern Munich started to attack more frequently and it paid dividends after 30 minutes when Lukas Podolski equalized. Early in the 2nd half Bayern Munich took the lead when Podolski got his 2nd goal of the game. However, with 8 minutes left, Bolton equalized which earned Bolton's 2nd point in the group stage while Bayern lead Group F with 4 points. If Bayern Munich wins their next UEFA Cup match, they are all but assured their place in the next round.

Post-match Quotes
We were unlucky to go a goal behind so early, that was exactly what Bolton wanted, because it let them sit back and defend. But we recovered well and piled on the pressure, thanks to the outstanding Ribery. After we went 2-1 up we seemed poised to get a third, we basically had the match totally under control – apparently so much under control that some of my players thought we could relax. Then we went and conceded a totally unnecessary equaliser after a throw-in. That goes down as two points dropped, but I’m still confident we can win the group.“

We kept on attacking, but we forgot that teams in Europe are capable of scoring at any time. It was carelessness pure and simple, and a lack of total concentration. You can’t afford that in Europe, you have to concentrate right to the end.“

We had plenty of chances before and after the break, but we simply didn’t make the most of them. Then we went to sleep for a moment. But we’ve got to turn our attention to the future, we’re in action again the day after next. We need to come away with something from Stuttgart.“

 (Bolton): “We were missing twelve players tonight, but we still showed Bayern very little respect. But I have to say they’ve got world-class players all over the field, and they’re a really strong side. We didn’t have as many chances as our opponents, but we had a couple of good ones, and our application at the end was terrific. I especially want to single out our captain Kevin Nolan, he kept on driving us forward.“


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2007/08 UEFA Cup: Sporting Braga vs. Bayern Munich

November 29, 2007

Sporting Braga of Portugal held Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw today. The draw along with Bolton's draw with Aris keeps Bayern at the top of Group F.

Post-Match Quotes
Uli Hoeneß: “As we’ve already seen against Belenenses, you have to be prepared for an unbelievably hard physical encounter when you come to Portugal. We were the victims of a few bad fouls, but the referee let a little bit too much go for my taste. It’s important we go on and win the group, because our first match would be away to one of the third-placed teams, and that’s a huge advantage. But we still hold all the trump cards. If we beat Aris Salonika at home, we definitely finish top.“

Ottmar Hitzfeld: “We came here to win today, and we went out and controlled the play accordingly. Braga had a couple of decent chances before half-time, but otherwise we had much more possession. I felt we lacked the absolute will to win, however. We should have tackled more aggressively in the first half, and we never found a way through up front. We were in the driving seat at 1-0 up, then Demichelis slipped and we conceded the equaliser. We can’t be entirely satisfied, because we came here intending to win.“

Miroslav Klose: “We never really got going today. We were basically in control, but we didn’t dominate enough to create many chances. We’re at home in our last game, and that’s a must-win match.“

Mark van Bommel: “You can’t be happy with the draw after taking the lead here. We were totally in control and scored straight after half-time. In normal circumstances we’d have gone on and taken the points, but Braga aren’t a bad side. People think we’ll win all our matches, but it’s just not as simple as that.“

Roland Linz (Braga goalscorer): “Scoring against Bayern is always special. The draw was very, very important for us. It was pretty evenly-matched over the 90 minutes, although we had one or two very good chances. I reckon the draw was the right result. It rates as a success for us, but it was definitely less than Bayern were hoping for.“


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Miriam Stucky, Peterborough

October 9, 2007 Miriam Stucky' is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Peterborough riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * As with many (of the best) things in life, I became involved in politics by happenstance, fate. For at least the past 4 elections, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the Green Party Candidates in our riding. Larry Tylsley, Tim Holland, Brent Wood, and have been inspired by their work. Recently, the federal riding associate was seeking contestants for their nomination, and I was dis-enchanted by the sole contender, thinking “we can do better than that.” If it was to be, it was up to me. So, at the very last minute, I threw my hat in the ring, and sought the nomination. He was much more politically savvy than I (having run for every political party on the ballot); having only two days to sign up new supporters, he won by a nose. As my father said, “if you’d a had another week, you’d-a kicked his ass.”

 * A few short months later, the provincial nomination came up, and with transportation and energy, two issues close to my heart, being within provincial purvue, I sought the nomination, and now look! Runnin’ runnin’ runnin’ for MPP, here in Peterborough Ontario. My home for the better part of the last 12 years. I couldn’t imagine running anywhere else. My peeps are here.

 * So, all in all, it stems from the sentiment: “we can do better than that,” and “if it is to be, it’s up to me/us.” True at so many levels when it comes to political leadership and vision, eh?

 * p.s. I’m learning a lot from my uber-energetic, ever-helpful federal counterpart.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I canvassed for the NDP with my mum before I was old enough to vote (how cute must that have been!). I did a bit of research for our federal Green Party candidate in a past election.

 * Insight, you ask? I was roommates with/landlord to a friend who’s a (militant) anti-poverty activist and stand-up good woman. She’s honoured me by agreeing to be spiritual/moral advisor to me in this political work/life. I learned a lot from her.

 * I wildcraft food (pick herbs, berries, etc. for food and medicine). This connects me some with the physical world/our environment.

 * I ran my own business for a while, delivering local and organic food. From this I learned it’s so much better to have colleagues/workmates/a team.

 * I’ve worked as a reporter. It’s done nothing to help me keep from getting mis-quoted.

 * I’ve got a B.A. in cultural studies & native studies. Ergo, I’m a certified good critical thinker (I was born that way), and b) we’re all on Native land. Let’s stop choosing to be blind to what a privilege it is to be here, now, and (re)commit to learning what it is to behave well as humans here, now.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?'''
 * For part a, I don’t know.
 * For part b, because, as my kind friend Barb said the other night after an all candidates’ meeting, “you out-classed them all.” I/we are fresh, creative, and fun-loving. I’m the only woman running in our riding, I’m smart, interested, and dam, does our party have some great ideas!

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * I’m hearing voters say they’re interested in health care, education, and democratic reform. My friend Gary who’s involved with the Green Party campaign in Quinte west/Northumberland today said he/they are all about water. I would have to add that to the list. If our water’s unhealthy, we’re unhealthy. I’m afraid I’ll have to point here to the party tenet of the interconnectedness of all things: the economic, social and environmental factors of ANY and ALL issues HAVE to be considered simultaneously. THAT is what we would do to address any/all issues close to the heart of voters, is address them simultaneously, holistically.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?


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Talk:A-League 2007–08: Round 7 Results

What sport is this? --216.75.93.110 17:43, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Soccer (football) in Australia. Auroranorth 01:29, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

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Wolfsburg player draws criticism for withdrawal from squad

October 9, 2007

Wolfsburg player Ashkan Dejagah drew criticism today for planning to not participate in Germany's 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification match against Israel, which is scheduled to be played on October 12 in Tel Aviv.

The issue stems from the fact that Dejagah is an Iranian-born citizen. Dejagah was quoted as saying, "I have more Iranian than German blood in my veins" and "That should be respected, and besides I'm doing this out of respect. My parents are Iranian." Iran-Israel relations are currently tense and Iranian citizens are forbidden from traveling to Israel since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, while at the same time, Iran began to refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist. Several German politicians and media members have called for Dejagah to be expelled from the German national team.

This is not the first time that the Iran-Israel conflict has entered German football. Current Hanover and Iran national team striker Vahid Hashemian, when he was with Bayern Munich, was pulled from the squad scheduled to face Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Champions League game in 2004. Although Bayern cited a back injury as the reason for the Iranian's withdrawal, the potential visit proved controversial, with opposition to Hashemian's involvement coming from Iran's national sporting body.


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Basque city car bomb injures bodyguard

October 9, 2007 A bomb wounded a local politician's bodyguard in the northern city of Bilbao on Tuesday, in an attack a senior Spanish Interior Ministry official blamed on the Basque separatist group ETA.

Spanish media say the injured man is a bodyguard for a town councillor from Spain's ruling Socialist Party, who was taken to hospital with burns to his face, right hand, and shoulder. While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, Basque regional government sources said the attack bore the hallmarks of an attack by the armed separatist group ETA.

It comes days after suspected leaders of the separatist party Batasuna were arrested, an action the party described as a "declaration of war".

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