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You're our 100,000th registered user!
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thank you. --Valinko (talk) 02:09, 22 March 2009 (UTC) ==Missing child found in West Midlands town= Gave the story an update with progressing news as of today. 00:46, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

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New findings suggest AIG executive bonuses were larger than previously thought

March 22, 2009

🇺🇸A senior United States official has stated that the US insurance firm (AIG) has paid out US$218 million in bonuses to its executives, after receiving over $180 billion in federal aid from the government. The number is higher than the earlier figure of $165 million that was reported previously.

According to documents obtained by a by Richard Blumenthal, the Connecticut attorney general, the bonus payouts were 32%, or $53 million, higher than the original number that was reported for most of the week. The documents also say that 73 people received bonuses of at least $1 million, and five were given over $4 million.

Blumenthal stated that the updated amounts "further fuel the justified anger and revulsion that people feel", and intends to ask executives at AIG about the discrepancies in the numbers. He also stated that "unless the number can be explained, it will undercut any lingering rationale the company may have for these unjustified payments."

A spokesperson for AIG, Mark Herr, has called Blumenthal's claims "incorrect."

"The payments he appears to be referring to were made months ago, have been widely reported on and were specifically disclosed to the ," he said.

Blumenthal rejected AIG's explanation saying, "we heard a few explanations, but quite honestly, none of the apparent justifications hold water with me. Because whether the payments were made in December or March, I want to know how much they were."


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Comments:Two US Navy vessels collide in the Strait of Hormuz; 15 lightly injured

What on earth is a US nuclear-powered submarine doing in the Strait of Hormuz????04:17, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Sinking pirate ships with torpedoes, yup. --216.75.93.110 16:33, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Guess no one was paying attention to radar? —67.52.248.218 15:59, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

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Western Canadian justice officials to press for criminal code changes

March 22, 2009 Western Canadian Justice ministers met Saturday to press for changes to the criminal code in regards to organised crime and crime violence.

Said Alberta's Justice Minister, Alison Redford, "We need to cooperate, we need to have a western Canadian approach to ensure that we're sharing information, that police are cooperating, that prosecutors are cooperating so that we can respond to what's happening in our communities as soon as it happens".

One proposal was a western Canadian database to identify known gang members from one province to authorities in another province. The database could also have the potential to inform authorities at correctional facilities if an inmate was being visited by a gang member. The Saskatchewan government plans to hire analysts to study gang member networking.

The ministers also discussed the existing legislation that was in place regulating how police obtain authority to place wiretaps on phone lines. "We want the police to have the right to wiretap people immediately and get authorization from judges immediately after the commission of the crime," said British Columbia Attorney General Wally Oppal.

Another priority was to change the Criminal Code law with regard to bail laws. Redford says that, "Once the person has demonstrated one time that they're not prepared to respect a court order, the second time they go in for breaching those conditions, there shouldn't be an assumption that they're going to respect the court order the second time and there should be a reverse onus and the presumption should be that they will be held without bail."

The idea of a separate gang facility to hold accused gang members was abandoned. "We'd be looking at targeting the hardened adult gang members, the leaders of the gangs who have been in and out of prison for a number of years and who can use a remand centre to go recruit. They could in fact use that as a business networking opportunity per se, which is something we don't want to encourage." said Darryl Hickie, Saskatchewan's minister of corrections, public safety and policing.


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whatever just have to wait until MUGABE dies not much we can do.


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Bouncer stabbed to death in Atlantic City brawl

March 22, 2009

A bouncer at the Irish Pub in, New Jersey was stabbed to death Saturday morning while trying to break up a fight.

Luis Martinez, 25, of, was arrested on two charges of aggravated assault for the brawl that left 27-year-old Richard Rivera dead.

Richard Kutch, another bouncer at the bar on St. James Place, was injured and hospitalized after the fight.

Martinez was committed to Atlantic City Jail in lieu of 250,000 bail, with additional charges pending.

The fight occurred around 4:30 a.m. Authorities believe the two bouncers were trying to break up a fight involving Martinez, but they are still trying to determine what sparked the brawl and have declined to released further details.

Media reports said Rivera was well known and well liked by patrons at the Irish Pub, which has been open since 1972.


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England wins women's cricket World Cup

March 22, 2009

England beat New Zealand in the final of the 2009 Women's World Cup tournament at North Sydney Oval, North Sydney in Australia to win the title for the third time. The other two matches for the 3rd place play-off between Australia and India ended with India beating Australia by 3 wickets and the West Indies beating Pakistan by 3 wickets as well.

In the final New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, but were bowled out for 166 in 47.2 overs. Lucy Doolan was the top scorer for New Zealand with 48 and Nicky Shaw finished with the best bowling figures for England taking 4/34. Chasing the target of 167 England was comfortable in their chase until they lost some quick wickets towards the end. Ultimately Nicky Shaw came to the rescue again to guide England to the title after some anxious moments. Lucy Doolan was the star bowler for New Zealand taking 3/23.

Nicky Shaw of England was declared the player of the match and Sarah Taylor was declared the player of the series. This is England's first World Cup win after their triumph in the 1993 World Cup final.

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"Lost" actress Elizabeth Mitchell cast in ABC's "V" pilot

March 22, 2009

Elizabeth Mitchell, who plays Juliet Burke on the popular series Lost, has been cast in the ABC pilot for V, its remake of the classic science fiction television miniseries, according to an Entertainment Weekly report.

Although ABC and Warner Bros. officials told the magazine she was only cast as a guest star, the announcement led to speculation and concern that the casting could mean Mitchell's character will be bumped off at the end of Lost ' s fifth season.

EW reports at least two characters will be killed during this season, which ends in May 2009.

During a January interview with New York magazine, Mitchell said of the Shakespearean roots in her name, " I’m certain it’s not random because they’re never random. It does seem to me that she’s pretty much destined for tragedy, whichever way she goes, no matter how hard she tries to fight against it."

Juliet, who was introduced in show's third season, was one of the "Others" who were on the island before the main characters' plane crashed there. She is currently involved in a love-quadrnagle with characters Sawyer, Jack and Kate.


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Talk:"Lost" actress Elizabeth Mitchell cast in ABC's "V" pilot

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Probably just forgot to add a source, but this is not sourced: ''During a January interview with New York magazine, Mitchell said of the Shakespearean roots in her name, " I’m certain it’s not random because they’re never random. It does seem to me that she’s pretty much destined for tragedy, whichever way she goes, no matter how hard she tries to fight against it." Juliet, who was introduced in show's third season, was one of the "Others" who were on the island before the main characters' plan crashed there. He is currently involved in a love-quadrnagle with characters Sawyer, Jack and Kate.''. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 16:44, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

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Juliet, who was introduced in show's third season, was one of the "Others" who were on the island before the main characters' plan crashed there. He is currently involved in a love-quadrnagle with characters Sawyer, Jack and Kate.

Has gender confusion. I am not familiar with the show, so what is a "plan crashing." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rekov (talk • contribs) 21:46, 22 March 2009 (UTC)


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Cannot find a source for it, but AIG did comment and denies that the bonuses were larger. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 17:25, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

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Canadian PM seeks to abandon gun registry

March 22, 2009

Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada, asked hunters and fishermen to contact opposition members of parliament (MPs) to abandon the Canadian Firearms Registry.

Harper was the keynote speaker at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters conference held Saturday in Mississauga.

Harper asked those attending the rally to support the bill to abolish the registry. He said, "There are MPs in all these parties that know what we know: that law-abiding hunters and farmers are not part of the crime problem, and that you should be respected and not demonized, So I challenge you to press these MPs to follow their consciences and do what they know is right, vote to abolish the long-gun registry and fight crime instead."

"Hunters are not the ones on the streets breaking the law — they're enjoying the sport and the country," said Frank DiRocco, an avid hunter and angler from Woodbridge, Ontario.

"Instead of action on crime, we got the federal long gun registry, which became a bloated bureaucratic nightmare to responsible hunters, farmers and rural Canadians. It cost taxpayers some CA$2 billion and it hasn't done a thing to reduce gun crime." said Harper.

The Conservatives have provided amnesty for unregistered gun owners.

At this time there is no legislation set before the House of Commons. Conservative Garry Breitkreuz from Saskatchewan tabled the bill killing the long-gun registry.


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V? Puh-leeeze! Don't re-make that dreck. The effects were crap, and Pinocchio could have provided less wooden acting. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:47, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The show was a bit offbeat, but the NBC miniseries movie was really kick ass. If ABC plays their cards right and doesn't screw this up, it will be an excellent series. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 18:08, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * It was good if you were young enough to not notice the really crap f/x and the dumb and cheesy story premise that water is rare in the universe. It isn't, and as the producers demonstrated, the only thing in the universe more plentiful than hydrogen is stupidity. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:18, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Uhhh...correct me if I am wrong on these 2 parts, but this was what...1983? I don't need to say how cheesy Dr. Who was until recently. On the second note, isn't this classified as 'science fiction'? ;-) DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 18:19, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You'll get no argument from me that the effects for Doctor Who were cheap - and often tacky. What carried it was good storytelling, often by well-known British SciFi writers. The premise of "coming to steal our water" that V relied on was totally unscientific. Good SciFi builds on established science, and that dictates that most solar systems will be like ours in that they have comets - mostly water. Look at water use here, it gets recycled through the ground, systems we've built, and the planet's ecosystem in general. Run a glass of water out of your tap, what you're likely to drink could - by some freak of circumstance - be the same water molecules some guy 2000 years ago called Jebus drank. No alien society could grow to an interstellar technological level if they used water once, or did not have enough available to support a population similar to our own. --Brian McNeil / talk 19:05, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes. And the old Battlestar Galactica kinda sucked too. Look what a reboot did. -Victor Sheckels 173.27.52.171 14:59, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


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Just proving gun bans do not work.--CnrFallon (talk) 18:53, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

What story??? The story sucks, I can get more info from the back of a ceral box. I am looking for news real news not something that looks like a 10 year kid wrote.


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Comments:New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

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If we really want to get into the spirit of Wackynews, this should have been called Bush zealots back down on bikini ban. :-P --Brian McNeil / talk 19:18, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

This is good news but it is not offical just yet so we are still petitioning the AG's office as well as the NJ Board of Cosmetology since they have a tight deadline to get in all that language for the revisions of rules and regulations because as it stands, it is still illegal. For more updated info, please visit our website,www.jairasbrazilianwax.com, download form and fax it as well. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.0.8.4 (talk) 06:47, 24 March 2009 (UTC)


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New Jersey woman identified after fifteen years in psychiatric home

March 22, 2009

A Jane Doe who had been living in a New Jersey psychiatric home for 15 years has finally been identified.

The 74-year-old woman, who has been staying at a Hunterdon County psychiatric hospital since she was found wandering lost and disoriented in Woodbridge Township in 1994, has been identified as Elba Leonor Diaz Soccarras.

The state New Jersey Department of Human Services Police has been searching for the identity of Soccarras for years. She was found well-dressed and clean, but alone and with no memory, at the Woodbridge Center mall in Middlesex County with no identification in her purse.

After receiving multiple tips in response to newspaper stories about the woman, Human Services Police Lt. Eduardo Ojeda said the department was able to slowly piece together fragments of information until her identity was confirmed.

Police have still not determined how she ended up at the mall alone or why nobody reported her missing. Authorities will later determine whether a criminal investigation is necessary.

According to The Star-Ledger, Soccarras has said the name "Elba Leonor Soccarras" during her brief stint at the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, but no records of the name could then be found, and Malboro officials could not be sure it was her real name due to her deteriorating condition.

Soccarras previously worked at various factories making dolls, dresses, and blouses. She never married, and had one daughter, who refused to comment to media outlets.

In the late 1980s, her health began to decline and she was evicted from her home, and began frequently wandering the streets and other locations, the Star-Ledger reported.


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Four police officers shot in Oakland, California die

March 22, 2009

All four police officers shot in Oakland, California on March 21, have died in local hospitals, according to reports. The shooting is described as the deadliest for police officers in Oakland's history.

"It's in these moments that words are extraordinarily inadequate," said the mayor of Oakland, Ron Dellums during a press conference. Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger also offered his condolences.

"All four officers dedicated their lives to public safety and selflessly worked to protect the people of Oakland. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost, the Oakland Police Department and law enforcement officers throughout California during this difficult time," said Schwarzenegger in a statement to the press.

The shooting began around the 7400 block of the city's MacArthur Boulevard at approximately 1:15 p.m. (PDT) on March 21, after two motorcycle officers pulled over another vehicle. After doing so, the officers were both fired upon by the suspect driving the car.

At approximately 3:20 p.m., an unnamed caller reported sight of the suspects on a near street, East 27th Street, causing police to create a blockade, surrounding the suspect. This is where the other two officers were shot, this time in an exchange of gunfire while attempting to take the alleged shooter of the two officers into custody. The suspect was killed by police gunfire. The suspect's name was Lovelle Mixon, aged 26, who had a warrant issued for his arrest after his bail was revoked for violation of parole.

All four of the officers were taken to Highland Hospital in critical condition where they all later died of their injuries. Their names were: Sergeant Erv Romans, aged 43, Sergeant Dan Sakai, 35, Officer John Hege aged 41 and Sergeant Mark Dunakin, 40.


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Canadian Minister of National Defence withdraws from NATO candidacy

March 22, 2009

Peter MacKay, the Canadian Minister of National Defence, said on Sunday that he has decided not to pursue his undeclared candidacy to run for Secretary General of NATO.

A new Secretary General will be established at the NATO leaders summit held in France and Germany April 3-4.

The appointment of the new Secretary General is done unanimously within the NATO alliance.

Several countries have been reported placing their support behind Prime Minister of Denmark, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to succeed Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, the current NATO Secretary General.

"A number of people at the alliance are looking at Rasmussen as a leading candidate, but there's been no decision yet and it takes a consensus," said a senior United States official.


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Comments:Canadian PM seeks to abandon gun registry

If the registry were gone, the gun crimes are definitely rise sharply. I hope our Canadian citizen are not so stupid to believe the PM.

oppose gun control
THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE OLD F.A.C. PROGRAM,A CHEAP WAY OF RGISTERING FIRE ARMS, BUT ONLY IN CANADA--EH-- DO WE LET THE IVORY TOWER MEMBER OF PARLIMENT WASTE THE AWFUL AMOUNT OF MONEY ON SENSELESS GUN CONTROL.THE MEDICAL SYSTEM WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY. POLITICAL PARTIES HAVE BECOME USELESS ON ANY TOPIC,KIDS GET SPANKINGS FOR BEHAVING THE WAY THEY DO, WHILE SITTING IN THE HOUSE.THE LAWS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE FOR GUN CRIMES, USE THEM. I WOULD GUESS ITS ALL BEEN SAID BEFORE. HOWEVER I REALLY GET UPSET WHEN WE SEND PEOPLE TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO --PEACEKEEP--ARMED,AND THEY ARE STILL ARGUING ABOUT GUN CONTROL IN CANADA.REALLY A BOGUS SITUATION DONT YOU THINK? B H. IN BC true freedom comes from checks and balances

if the government is on only one with guns, they have ultimate power

if honest citizens have guns criminals and government have more to risk when they try to take our property

PLUS.

who's going to invade a country who's citizens are armed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.87.73.216 (talk) 20:54, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * America for example, Syria, Israel, Palestine, the Russians.. anyone really. The real question is: who would want to invade Canada? Also, guns are bad, they proliferate violence, they don't prevent it. That's just rubbish. You're much more likely to injure somebody you love with your gun than you are an assailant.211.30.122.32 04:26, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

You are only going to hurt someone with a firearm if you do something stupid with it which is why we all pratice responsibility like to do not point at anyone or the assume every gun is loaded rule. Guns can prevent violence when used by the right people and used correctly. Would you rather live in a country that has an army and a civilian milita that has been trained to contribute to public safety or would you rather live in a country where nobody but the criminals have guns and you are defenseless?

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a registry which is taking away people's freedoms, has failed to protect us and is costing us billions?

sounds a lot like the war on drugs. i wonder if the conservatives are ready to apply this same logic to end cannabis prohibition. probably not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.80.57.57 (talk) 05:20, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

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NATO soldiers honour fallen Canadians

March 25, 2009 On Sunday, at Kandahar International Airport in Afghanistan, over 3,000 NATO soldiers honoured four recently fallen Canadians who died in combat and returned home on Monday.

On Friday, a blast in Zhari District killed Canadian Master Corporal Scott Vernelli and Corporal Tyler Crooks of the The Royal Canadian Regiment. A separate bomb incident in Kandahar City killed Troopers Corey Joseph Hayes and Jack Bouthillier of the Royal Canadian Dragoons. This is the third time in March that Canadians have fallen in Afghanistan.

"The deaths of four young soldiers and the injuries of others ... reminds us once again of the sacrifices these people make, and that military men and women have made historically, to give us what we have today," said Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada.

Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, said "Canada has 100,000 of its citizens buried on this continent. I called four parents and spouses yesterday as a result of recent casualties in Afghanistan. There's so much at stake. We can't fail in Afghanistan, we can't fail in this important alliance. And the world's depending on us."

Canada has previously stated that will end its part in the combat mission, which currently involves 2500 troops, in 2011.

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British celebrity Jade Goody dies of cervical cancer at age 27

March 23, 2009

British television celebrity of  fame has died today after a long battle with  in, , England at the age of 27, which was  in the UK, and the one month anniversary of her marriage to Jack Tweed.

She was born Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody on June 5, 1981 in, , England. In January 2007, she was a housemate in . During the show she was accused of racist bullying against Indian actress Shilpa Shetty.

The funeral will take place next Sunday, which is described by, Goody's publicist as a "Jade Goody Production".


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Clashes in France after anti-condom speech by Pope

March 23, 2009

Far-right and far-left activists clashed Sunday, when the far-left were protesting Pope Benedict XVI's opposition to condoms, a police source in Paris, France said.

A group of about 30 activists threw condoms on the ground outside Notre-Dame cathedral, when attendants of the Sunday mass left the cathedral. The police arrested three people after the incident. About 20 youths, some of whom were carrying signs reading "Leave my Pope alone" approached the protesters. One person was injured.

On Tuesday, after arriving in Africa, the Pope stated that "you can't resolve it [AIDS] with the distribution of condoms. On the contrary, it increases the problem." He suggested that sexual behavior was the issue that should be focused on and that the solution must be found in "spiritual and human awakening" and "friendship for those who suffer".

The comments were criticized by French politicians from all parties. Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner called the Pope's comments "the opposite of tolerance and understanding" and Human Rights Minister Rama Yade said she was "dumbfounded" by them. According to UNAIDS about 22 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are infected with HIV, about two-thirds of all people living with HIV. AIDS-awareness activists Act Up-Paris said in a statement that "by refusing to allow the promotion of condoms, the Catholic Church has millions of deaths on its conscience". Act Up-Paris also organized a "die-in" outside the Notre-Dame on Sunday and carried portraits of the Pope with the slogan "Benoit XVI Assasin."

France is traditionally a Catholic country, although many are non-practicing. On the Pope's last visit to France in 2008, around 200,000 people visited the open-air service in Paris. However, a recent CSA poll by Le Parisien showed that 57% of the 1,102 adult respondents have a negative opinion of the Pope, up from 25% in September 2008, just before his visit to France; 23% has a positive opinion, down from 53%; the remainder has no opinion. A separate IFOP poll by Journal du Dimanche showed that 43% of French Catholics want the pontiff to leave.

It was not the only incident during the Pope's journey through Africa that received a lot of criticism. Earlier this week, on the plane to Cameroon, the Pope judged sexual abuse of women, but at the same time stated that abortion in the case of incest or rape, which is legal in 45 African countries, should not be an option.

Today, the Pope returns to The Vatican.


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FedEx cargo jet crashes in Narita, burns

March 23, 2009

On Monday, a  cargo jet flying from Guangzhou, China to Tokyo, Japan crash-landed at Tokyo's  at around 7 a.m. local time. The plane landed during high winds, and bounced twice upon landing before flipping over and bursting into flames.

Firecrews were dispatched to the scene, and the airport was closed. The fire subsequently destroyed most of the aircraft. Incoming flights were diverted to other airports. Wind gusts around the time of the accident were 30 to 50 mph.

The pilots, Kevin Mosley and Anthony Stephen-Pino, were taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. A hospital official confirmed them as being American men. There were no others aboard the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is deploying a team to Japan to assist with the investigation.

The crash was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport, according to Japan's Ministry of Transport.


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Plane crashes in Montana, 17 killed

March 23, 2009 According to the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a single-engine passenger aeroplane has crashed in Butte, Montana, killing seventeen people.

The plane, a turboprop Pilatus PC-12, had departed from Oroville, California. Authorities said that the pilot had filed a flight plan to Bozeman, Montana, but cancelled it and diverted to Butte instead. The pilot attempted to land, but crashed into a cemetery about 150 metres (500 feet) from the aeroport, bursting into flames. Nobody on the ground died. The weather was reported to have been cloudy at the time.

Pat Ryan, a reporter for the Montana Standard newspaper, said that the authorities had sealed off the scene of the accident. "I did speak to one eyewitness who said he saw the plane approaching from the west and nosedive into the Holy Cross cemetery just short of the Burbon Lee airport here in Butte," he said. "I was on the scene speaking to eyewitnesses who basically described the plane coming in trying to make it to the runway and obviously not getting there."

A spokesman for the FAA said that the preliminary death toll was 17, and that several of the victims were children. "We think that it was probably a ski trip for the kids," he said.

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FedEx jet crash lands in Tokyo, burns
Is it possible to not word this article identically to the similar article on wikipedia. They are not compatible with each other, and should use a different copy, version, text here from there. SriMesh | talk  01:27, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I am fairly new here myself, however that is the story about articles between wp and wn. Just as you would paraphrase information from the newspaper articles, for wp do that here on wn as well.  SriMesh |  talk  01:32, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You seem to be starting out quite well!! SriMesh | talk  01:39, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I revised the wp article a bit so they would not be the same as each other. Good luck with your article on WN.  As it is a recent crash, I think you can add the template  when you are finished developing the article...rather than the template  SriMesh |  talk  02:01, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Good job on your first article, I hope you decide to write a few more! SriMesh |  talk  23:45, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

User:Tempodivalse/Writing contest
Hello! I noticed you're online today. Just wanted to let you know there's an article writing contest that's currently in progress. If you're interested in joining, drop a line at the above link. Thanks! ♪Tempo di Valse ♪  03:07, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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U.S. Treasury Chief: "We need the ability to seize firms"
Hi, I've reviewed your article U.S. Treasury Chief: "We need the ability to seize firms". I've failed it on peer review because I think it needs more discussion of the case against expanding the Treasury's powers, rather than simply citing Geithner's, Frank's, and Bernanke's arguments in favor. --Killing Vector (talk) 19:19, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Fargo, North Dakota, prepares for record flooding
Read you article, and see you are from that neck of the woods. Are you going to do original reporting and photos? Are you in any danger or will you need to evacuate at all? I hope you don't mind that I popped up a Canadian flood article. It is very scary, especially when you have family and friends dealing with it. Best regards and hope things go well where your are.SriMesh | talk  23:28, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

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Emirates jet tail strikes runway during takeoff at Melbourne airport newsworthiness question
I also have a strong interest in aviation, and while this event isn't necessarily all that interesting from an aviation standpoint (for instance if an A319 lost one or both engines during flight, that's something the flight crew trains for, and losing one engine isn't that big of a deal), it is for someone that isn't involved in aviation. It warranted a story on the BBC, and MSNBC and therefore could be considered newsworthy on that point alone.

The fact of the matter is, I considered it newsworthy because I believed that more than just I would like to read that story. Also, if Emirates has any more problems in the near future, especially related to tail strikes, this article can be used as a point of reference. —Calebrw (talk) 15:57, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

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 * Your name sounds familiar, you're a dev right? Anyways, welcome to wikinews. (admittedly you've had this account for sometime, but welcome nonetheless). Bawolff ☺☻ 06:07, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

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If you search me, try in the English Wikipedia.

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Comments:Wikinews interviews Patricia Petersen, independent candidate for the electorate of Bundamba in the 2009 Queensland election

Thank you to Patricia Petersen! It's about time someone stood up to the major parties! I'm just sorry I hadn't seen this site before Saturday. I DEFINITELY would have voted for her. I WILL vote for her next time. Thank you Wiki for letting me know about her. Sarah Wilson.

About time.
Good on you Patricia Petersen. It's about time someone stood up for Ipswich people. Please don't go anywhere. We need you! Thomas Scott (Ipswich Resident).-218.185.83.78 00:37, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

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Kangaroos escape in France

March 24, 2009

Three of fifteen escaped kangaroos are still on the loose in southern France after vandals broke open cages in an Australian-themed park, letting the kangaroos loose.

"When we arrived on Saturday morning, five pens had been broken open, their padlocks were smashed and the perimeter fence was torn in several places," said Carole Masson, the owner of the park which is located in Carcassonne.

A massive search was organized by firefighters, police and gendarmes. So far 12 kangaroos have been found. Five of them had remained within the park.

There is a concern that the marsupials will make their way onto a freeway, and become a risk to themselves or drivers.

In October of 2008, in the same park, hunting dogs managed to get loose. They later attacked and killed 44 of the park's kangaroos.

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Talk:Kangaroos escape in France

Sources seem to contradict themselves and say things like three kangaroos are at large, but 13/15 have been captured. Bawolff ☺☻ 06:18, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Duh
In France, police are gendarmes, thus "police and gendarmes" is kinda redundant. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:24, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Australian Theme Park
I'm new here and I'm not quite sure if this is the place to post this. Anyway I think the phrase "in an Australian theme park" should be changed to "in the 'Australian Theme Park'" because the theme park is in France not Australia and it is actually called 'Australian Theme Park' according to this cited article. I know its an old article but I would think that factual accuracy is important here regardless of the articles age. Themeparkgc (talk) 01:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
 * I changed it to "Australian-themed" ... I hope this minor change is OK. Wikinews is generally resistant to changes in the archive. Cheers, --SVTCobra 02:18, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

 * A borderline case; in the name of common sense I sighted the change. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 07:48, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

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Talk:British celebrity Jade Goody dies of cervical cancer at age 27

Racist remarks
Would it be in bad taste to link to our coverage of the incident with her and Shilpa Shetty in the related news section? Bawolff ☺☻ 06:29, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * No, it would be a statement of fact that when she opened her mouth she was a racist. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:34, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


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It wasn't a bouncer who was stabbed to death, it was a bartender.


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Comments:British TV presenter Rico Daniels tells Wikinews about being 'The Salvager'

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Rico is also a judge in this years Shed of the Year Competition, hopefully he will bring in his unique take on salvaging to the shedmix

Rico Daniels Shed Judge

Rico has a passion for what he does and its amazing how many other people it resonates with. I look forward to seeing more of what he does and if he ever gets a UK TV show it will be a hit...far better than Scrapheap Challenge.

Cheers......Phixer —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.170.202.174 (talk) 10:01, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Excellent story, I just love the stuff the Rico makes and can't wait for another series. He has also inspired me to start recycling items around the garden, garage and workshop to give them a new lease of life. Wish we had more on the TV like him.

Shaun Veness —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.169.209.206 (talk) 17:24, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

would love to see another seris of the salvager thought it was brilliant —Preceding unsigned comment added by 163.244.62.124 (talk) 17:36, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

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could do with an update —86.165.5.36 (talk) 15:27, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

 * No it couldn't. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 16:57, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

hi rico your a man after my own heart great stuff you knock out im have the same sort of ways as you but my other harve things im like steptoe power to your elbow mate all the best lden jackson.

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ok —79.69.233.67 (talk) 18:11, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

Welding
Maybe Mr Daniels needs to attend the night course on welding as he advised in his boat trailer episode.because his welding on the trailer is sub-standard and would probably fail a stress test.

Comments from feedback form - "absolutely beautiful!!---the i..."
absolutely beautiful!!---the imagination and thought processes that this guy goes through is beyond me and his artistic skills are out of this world---i wanna be like him and better--mike. —94.197.239.9 (talk) 14:24, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

I want to have Rico's babies!
But if that's a no-no  can he comment on the Mutoid Scrap Company who display brilliant stuff at Glastonbury Festival. Does he know them? They produce stunning and mean looking sculpture, although cant recall any useful practical items which Rico does. You are a star,  have been looking for you all my life,  I am a better DIYer than some men,   and have done up houses and furniture for about 40 years. London girl, believe in the maxim,  where there's muck, there's brass. More shows please. Can help you sell your stuff. If for sale. Love Ya

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Hi Rico. I too am a kindred spirit, where did yo learn your french language ?

Well done Ricoh
In an age of bland,'formula' television your programme is brilliant. Eccentric style of presentation doesn't hide true genius and genuine enthusiasm. Well done. Winty

La salvager - Rico Danials
Please commision la salvager for more shows. Rico is brilliant, natural and sorely missed


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Alaskan Mount Redoubt volcano erupts

March 23, 2009

Mount Redoubt, an active volcano west of Anchorage, Alaska, has erupted, according to the USGS Volcano Center.

Between 10:38pm on March 22 and 1:39am Alaska time on March 23, the USGS recorded four explosions at the volcano, which had been giving indications of an imminent eruption since 15 March. The USGS has issued a "code red" aviation warning and a volcano warning.

According to the Alaska Volcano Observatory, a fifth explosion began at about 4:38am Alaska time.

According to the National Weather Service, showers of volcanic ash have already been reported in Skwentna, Alaska and are possible in the Susitna Valley. Residents of those areas are advised to minimize driving, cover air intakes and open water supplies, and remain indoors.

However, Peter Cervelli of the Alaska Volcano Observatory said that "Anchorage might dodge the bullet" and come through the eruption unscathed. Dave Stricklan of the National Weather Service predicted a "light dusting" of fine ash that would disrupt air travel but not seriously affect people on the ground. Mudflows may affect the Drift and Crescent Rivers.

Mount Redoubt last erupted in late 1989, causing mudflows which put an oil refinery at risk while ash from the eruption stalled the engine of a passing airliner. US$160 million worth of damage was estimated to have been caused.

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 * 2009-03-26: NATO and Iran talk for first time in 30 years, lead
 * 2009-03-25: European Parliament agrees on unified airspace
 * 2009-03-24: Youth charged with murdering Northern-Irish police officer
 * 2009-03-23: Air France-KLM interested in acquiring Czech Airlines
 * 2009-03-22: Clashes in France after anti-condom speech by Pope

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God is angry
Yes indeed! God is mightily pissed off at Sarah Palin, and he will smite her! Pass the popcorn while we all watch from afar. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:37, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Naah -- but Sarah Palin and her daughters tell us that virgins ain't all that common in those parts. This is what you get when you run short. - 24.235.22.24 20:38, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

It's got the shits. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.178.195.228 (talk) 19:43, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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Air France-KLM interested in acquiring Czech Airlines

March 23, 2009

On Monday, Europe's largest airline, Air France-KLM, stated that it is interested in buying a large part of Czech Airlines (CSA). Last month, the Czech government announced that it is planning to sell its 91.51% stake in Czech Airlines, expecting to generate about US$270 million. The Czech Ministry of Finance owns 56.92% and the Czech Consolidation Agency 34.59%. The remainder is owned by other Czech institutions. Air France-KLM made a non-binding offer on this share: "Air France-KLM in a letter will today make a non-binding expression of interest in order to have access to detailed documentation on the company". According to the airline, the Czech government expects no binding offers before June: "Firm offers are not expected before June, after an in-depth analysis of Czech Airlines by the candidates". Air France-KLM stated that "its [Czech Airlines'] network is highly complementary to that of Air France-KLM. Among other things, it would enable the Group to strengthen its position in Central and Eastern Europe". Czech Airlines has a fleet of 51 planes.

Both Air France-KLM and Czech Airlines are part of the SkyTeam alliance, which also includes Aeroflot. The latter also expressed interest in buying Czech Airlines.


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Suncor makes bid to take over Petro-Canada

March 23, 2009

Two of Canada's largest energy companies are merging, with Suncor Energy making a CA$19.2-billion bid to take over Petro-Canada.

Suncor shareholders purchased $19.2 billion in stock and now own about 60% of Petro-Canada. Petro-Canada shareholders own the remaining 40%. Suncor is reported to be the third largest Canadian energy producer, and Petro-Canada is Canada's sixth largest. The current market value of Petro-Canada is $14.4 billion.

"This is a made-in-Canada response to the challenges presented by global market uncertainty. More importantly, it's a made-in-Canada strategy to unleash the potential of these two companies and their people in the future," said Ron Brenneman, chief executive officer of Petro-Canada.

"We need to face head-on the issue of global competition in a time of economic uncertainty. In these difficult times, we believe that joining forces provides the strength we need to be a leader in value creation in an extremely competitive industry, added Brenneman."

Petro-Canada shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) rose from $29.65 to $36.77, a 24% rise, while Suncor shares rose from $30.90 to $32.12, up 5%, at mid-morning.

"The merger will be good for shareholders of both companies with reduced capital requirements, operating efficiencies and complementary integration opportunities between upstream and downstream assets. The increased scale provides more stability in volatile markets, plus the financial and organizational capability to successfully take on large-scale projects in the future," said Mr. Rick George, current Suncor chief executive and the next CEO for the merged companies.


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AKP, the ruling party, used democracy and the religion to get elected and now they are turning their government into a dictatorship; they do not even allow freedom of speech and freedom of press in the country. Their acts are shameless and disgraceful and they want to punish everyone who criticizes this going or wants to put a stop to this charade; hide behind the laws and arrest people with so called conspiracy charges act like those are the guilty ones but in real the guilt and the shame are on AKP and the AKP government There are even high suspicions of foul play in elections. AKP is destroying the modern secular, democratic Turkiye. - a concerned citizen!!!


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Son of poet Sylvia Plath commits suicide

March 23, 2009

The son of poets and  has committed suicide.

hanged himself at his home in, Alaska on March 16, after a long battle with. Hughes was 47 at the time of his death.

Media outlets described the death as another in a long line of tragedy for the family.

Hughes was only one year old when his mother famously gassed herself to death in 1963, soon after her relationship with Ted Hughes ended. In 1969, Ted Hughes' mistress killed herself and their daughter in a copycat suicide.

Nicholas Hughes, who was not married and had no children, was an who studied stream fish. He had been a professor of fisheries and ocean sciences at the until recently, when he he left the post to set up a  at home.

“His lifelong fascination with fish and fishing was a strong and shared bond with our father (many of whose poems were about the natural world)," his sister, Frieda Hughes, said in a statement given to the press.

"He was a loving brother, a loyal friend to those who knew him and, despite the vagaries that life threw at him, he maintained an almost childlike innocence and enthusiasm for the next project or plan," she said.

Near the end of her life, Sylvia Plath wrote poems about Nicholas Hughes, including one entitled "Nick and the Candlestick" from her collection, , which reads: “You are the one/ Solid the spaces lean on, envious./ You are the baby in the barn.”


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Oh man 50 people! What a riot.--66.229.26.39 20:59, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

So did anyone bother to ask him HOW distributing condoms makes the spread of HIV worse? --Gimmethegepgun (talk) 04:22, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Safe sex=far left?
So, why are the safe sex crowd (pro condom) dubbed far left? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.129.15.93 (talk) 04:26, 24 March 2009 (UTC)


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Unmarried
He was unmarried, but not alone by any means. He had a long-time partner named Christine; anyone who knew him or worked with him knew that they loved each other very much and that she was extremely supportive. He was not alone, he was a brilliant and deeply depressed man, well respected in his community, and in his academic field. He didn't want his life to be defined or dominated by, literally in his case, the ghosts of his past.

Want POV?? Try a bit of local coverage for a different flavor to the story of his passing.

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World's cheapest car launched in India, will go on sale in April

March 24, 2009 The world's least expensive car, the Tata Nano, has been launched in India. It will go on sale in April, and will start delivery in July. The automobile costs only 100,000 Indian rupees, or just under US$2,000.

"We are at the gates offering a new form of transportation to the people of India, and later I hope other markets as well," said the chairman of the auto firm, Ratan Tata, calling the vehicle a "milestone."

"From the drawing board to its commercial launch, the car has overcome several challenges," Tata said. "I hope it will provide safe, affordable four-wheel transportation to families who till now have not been able to own a car.

"This was never conceived as the cheapest car, but as providing transport to those people who never owned a car," Tata said. "Driven mainly by the change in demand that we see elsewhere in the world, we suddenly felt we had a product that could be of considerable interest as a low-cost product in western Europe, eastern Europe, the UK and even the U.S."

The Tata Nano is a four-door vehicle, and is 3 metres long, 1.5 m wide, and 1.5 m tall. It is equipped with a 33 bhp, 624 cc engine at the rear. No radio, airbags, power steering, or air conditioning are available in the basic model, although upgrades are available. The Nano Europa, a slightly larger European version of the car, is expected in 2011.

According to Ravi Kant, the managing director at Tata Motors, the first 100,000 people to receive a Nano would be chosen from the initial orders by a ballot.

An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum.

"That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line," Jajoo said. "And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."

Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country.


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"Twilight" DVD sells 3 million copies in first day

March 24, 2009

The DVD edition of the vampire romance-fantasy film Twilight sold more than 3 million copies on the day of its release, making it one of the top-five bestselling first-day DVD releases in the last two years.

The movie — based on Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name — was released as a two-disc special edition DVD March 21. The 2008 film earned almost $380 million in worldwide sales during its theatrical run.

Nearly 6,000 stores around the country held midnight events to mark the home release of the film, which Wal-Mart said was the most pre-ordered DVD in the store's history.

Media reports said it was unclear whether Blu-Ray discs were factored into the 3 million amount.

Among the other recent films with best-selling first-day DVD releases were Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Transformers.

“We are incredibly appreciative that Twilight fans came out to once again support this film at our midnight events across the nation,” Steve Nickerson, president of Twilight studio Summit Home Entertainment, said in a press statement.

“With such successful first-day sales, it is apparent that our fans remain passionate about the Twilight saga and want to own a piece of the Edward and Bella story they have come to love," Nickerson said.


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Longtime New York radio reporter found stabbed to death

March 23, 2009

According to the (NYPD), George Weber, a longtime radio reporter for  in New York City, was found dead with several stab wounds to his body yesterday morning at his home in Brooklyn, New York. He was 47 years old, and would have turned 48 today. The NYPD has confirmed Weber's death as a homicide and are waiting results from yesterday's autopsy which should come in later today.

Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for and, located in Los Angeles, California and  in San Francisco, California.

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the death of our colleague and friend George Weber, who was the victim of what police have deemed a homicide at his home in Brooklyn. An investigation has been launched by NYPD and we have been assisting them. Our condolences and prayers go out to George's family and friends at this very difficult time. He really loved news radio and enjoyed being on the air and enjoyed the connection he had with his listeners. He also loved Brooklyn and his neighborhood," said Steve Jones, the vice president of ABC News Radio in a statement released to the media.

Currently, the NYPD thinks that Weber was killed Friday while in bed. They are looking into the possibility that he was stabbed to death by a date, as there were no signs of a break-in into the apartment, and the front door was locked. The NYPD could not retrieve the weapon used in the homicide.

"News ran through his veins and arteries 24 hours a day. He wasn't a rip-and-read newsman. He wanted to be there," said Curtis Sliwa, who worked with Weber as a co-host at WABC, "And you know what his trick was? He'd pack up his dog, Noodles, a dachshund, and walk him there. People would see the dog, they'd pet the dog, they'd get a level of comfort with him. And then he could get them to talk."


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Japanese ship escapes after pirates open fire in Somalia

March 24, 2009 A cargo ship owned by a Japanese company has escaped an attack by off the coast of Somalia. The ship outran two pirate boats that opened fire on her yesterday.

The ship, owned by and flagged in the Cayman Islands, came under attack at around 4 p.m.  (+3) as gunfire came from two small pirate boats. The vessel, with a crew of eighteen from the Philippines, suffered light damage to its front and windows were broken.

The Jasmine Ace was en-route from, United Arab Emirates to , Kenya. The 126.75m car carrier had loaded with 377 used cars in Sharjah on March 17.

The ship sped up to try and outrun the high-speed boats, and began to zig-zag as an evasive manoeuvre. The pirates chased for forty minutes but finally gave up. Nobody was injured in the attack.

Piracy is rife in Somalia. Japan sent two destroyers earlier this month to combat piracy in the region, joining an international task force. Indian cargo ship MSV Al Rafiquei was hijacked on Saturday and the ship and the sixteen Indians on board were released on Sunday. Pirates seized the crew's mobiles as well as five barrels of petrol and twenty of diesel. The crew were also assaulted by their captors.


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Australian Football League: Clubs threaten to take home games interstate

March 23, 2009

Australian Football League clubs in Melbourne have threatened to move their matches interstate after a breakdown in negotiations over poor stadium deals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Western Bulldogs president David Smorgon, who was acting as the delegate for the league's sixteen clubs, said that Victorian teams would consider moving matches interstate or to Visy Park in Carlton.

"It's an idea, nothing threatening," Smorgon said. "But we're not going to sit back and do nothing. We've got other options and they include engaging our fans and briefing the 360,000 members we have".

Both options - playing at Visy Park and interstate - were conditional on a fairer deal for clubs not being struck. Clubs stressed, at a meeting with the AFL, that they did not want to resort to those measure.

"We've talked about such things as writing to all of our fans, all of our members, explaining it to them, so they get a full understanding of it, about the seriousness of the situation," Smorgon said. "We've talked about maybe Victorian clubs have to play a game or two interstate, but these are just a range of options that we do have. But we want to back in the Government again, to go back and see whether they can have another go at getting a fairer deal".

James Merlino, the Victorian state Sports Minister, responded by stating that the government had already spent $176 million on AFL football, and that "no code gets better support in either the grassroots or the elite from the Government than AFL football".

The AFL and its clubs are asking the Victorian government for AU$8 million a year in additional funding.


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US stock markets soar after bailout plan

March 23, 2009

United States stock markets surged on Monday, following an announcement by the government to give another bailout to the banks. All three major stock indexes posted gains of about seven percent at the closing bell.

Part of the rally was attributed to the US Treasury's announcement that it will buy up to US$1 trillion in toxic assets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 497.48 points, or 6.84%, to a level of 7,775.86, while the Nasdaq Composite soared 98.50 points, or 6.76%, to 1,555.77 points. The Standard & Poor's 500 index jumped by 7.07% or 54.37 points, reaching a level of 822.91.

Among the winners in today's rally were bank stocks. Shares for the Frontier Financial Corporation, a regional bank serving the northwestern US, surged by 52%. Other banks also saw their shares increase: Bank of America stocks increased by 26%, JP Morgan Chase by 25%, and Citigroup by 19.5%.

Crude oil prices were up $1.73 or three percent to $53.8 a barrel.

Overseas stock exchanges also rallied: indexes in France, the United Kingdom, and Germany all rose by approximately 2.8%.


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New Jersey files lawsuit against federal sports betting ban

March 25, 2009

A New Jersey state senator has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a federal law banning sports betting in 46 states.

State Sen. Raymond Lesniak, a Democrat representing portions of Union County, filed the suit Monday, arguing the 17-year-old law is unconstitutional because it treats four states differently than the other states.

Under the law, sports betting is prohibited in all states except Delaware, Oregon, Montana and Nevada, although only the latter two currently allow wagering.

"This federal law deprives the State of New Jersey of over $100 million of yearly revenues, as well as depriving our casinos, racetracks and Internet operators of over $500 million in gross income," Lesniak said in a statement to the press.

The 39-page lawsuit is believed to be the first challenge to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. New Jersey missed a 1994 deadline that would have allowed it to join the other states when the law was implemented.

Atlantic City officials and their political allies have argued allowing sports betting would give all the states a new source of revenue needed in the face of a staggering recession.

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was not involved with the lawsuit, but he said legalizing sports betting would help Atlantic City and said it was "worth pursuing".

Legalizing sports betting in New Jersey could bring the state more than $50 million in annual tax revenue, according to officials from the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based consultant for the electronic gaming industry, which joined Lesniak as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

“This is about more than revenue,” said Joe Brennan Jr., chairman of Interactive Media Entertainment. “It’s about jobs and economic activity.” According to 1999 study, $380 billion in illegal sports betting occurs in the state each year.

New Jersey, in particular, is facing a difficult budget season, and the Atlantic City casinos are in what the Associated Press called a "financial meltdown". Eleven of the city's casinos suffered their biggest revenue decline in 30 years last month.

Delaware is reported to be considering regulating sports betting, which New Jersey backers of the lawsuit said adds a sense of urgency to the issue.

"We cannot afford to be naive about illegal sports betting," New Jersey State Sen. Jeff Van Drew said in a statement to the press. "It's happening right now, and is funding other criminal enterprises which are far more dangerous."

The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, the Thoroughbred Breeders Association of New Jersey and the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey were also listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.


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Obama considers 'comprehensive' exit strategy from Afghanistan

March 24, 2009

🇺🇸 United States President Barack Obama is seeking a "comprehensive exit strategy" from the Afghanistan war.

During a 60 Minutes interview, Obama said, "There’s got to be an exit strategy. There’s got to be a sense that this is not perpetual drift."

In February Obama said that 17,000 more troops would be sent this year before the August elections to supplement the 36,000 American troops already deployed in Afghanistan.

Obama stated that the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan is "making sure that al-Qaeda cannot attack the U.S. homeland and U.S. interests and our allies. That’s our No. 1 priority." Options for a strategy include improving Afghan-Pakistani relations, while rebuilding Afghanistan's economy.

"I found a very encouraging symmetry of views between our NATO allies and other troop-contributing countries and the United States," Richard Holbrooke, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan stated.

"In the past, the United States government stove-piped it, they had an Afghan policy and a Pakistan policy. We have to integrate the two and I hope the rest of the world will join us in that effort," said Holbrooke.

Obama also said that "the complexities of Afghanistan are matched, maybe even dwarfed, by the complexities of the economic situation. There needs to be a way to withdraw from Afghanistan and place the focus on economic growth. We may need to bring a more regional diplomatic approach to bear. We may need to coordinate more effectively with our allies. But we can't lose sight of what our central mission is."

European allies have stated they have exit plans for the next three to four years. Hamid Karzai, the Afghan President says that although he supports the idea, he urges that there is no need for any "quick fixes".


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Fargo, North Dakota, prepares for record flooding

March 24, 2009 🇺🇸 Fargo, North Dakota is preparing itself for what could be its worst flood ever. Hundreds of high school and college students worked with two hundred National Guard soldiers Monday on the task of filling over a million sandbags in the effort to stave off the rising Red River. Classes at North Dakota State University were canceled in order to lend the assistance of its students and faculty.

The threat of further rainfall has increased the flood risk, with the river now predicted to crest as high as, over twice that of its lowest flood stage. An emergency levee south of town is also being hastily constructed. Three machines capable of filling 15,000 sandbags an hour are being used around the clock to keep up with demand.

Temporary dikes from Louisiana are being flown in. The dikes, 4 foot high interlocking containers filled with sand, were used during Hurricane Katrina. In Emmons County, several dozen homes were evacuated on Sunday, and families in the town of Beulah, North Dakota have also been forced to leave ahead of the rising waters.

The current scenario is a reminder of the record 1997 flood which inundated the Red River Valley. Fargo constructed a levee system following the disaster to help prevent future flooding. Up to 6000 homes are currently at risk, with many communities farther downriver also preparing for flooding.

The American Red Cross has sent over 20,000 prepackaged meals, along with cots and blankets. Its volunteers around the country have been put on standby, ready to travel to North Dakota if necessary.

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Talk:US stock markets soar after bailout plan

The day stated in the article is incorrect. The article states the rise in all major U.S markets occurred on 'Tuesday', when this actually occurred on Monday.

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 * I've added the citation that I got the information from. Assumed the TwinCities cite was a duplicate of the MSNBC article, but apparently that info was not in it! --Resplendent (talk) 02:30, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem :) To be honest I was on my way out the door. I would have looked for the additional source or two had I had time at that moment. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 04:41, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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Beulah is in the western part of the state. While it may have had to be evacuated, it was due to the Missouri backing up, not to the Red River flooding. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.180.133.120 (talk) 00:39, 29 March 2009 (UTC)


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OK, I think the issues have been fixed. Would you mind having a look at it again? Thanks. Tempo di Valse ♪ (talk)  02:46, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
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I wonder if any pollution data (and other stats) is available about this car yet. If we could incorporate that into the article, that would be wonderful. 69.150.163.1 22:26, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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Morning-after pill to be made available to 17-year-olds, U.S. federal judge rules

March 25, 2009

A federal judge ruled Monday that the controversial morning-after pill Plan B must be made available without a prescription to girls as young as 17, citing the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) willingness to concede to the Bush administration's conservative influences by setting the age limit to 18 in 2006.

Plan B, available in the United States since 1999, consists of two pills designed to prevent conception and must be taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse. Only since 2006 has it been available without a prescription, following lobbying from the World Health Organization and American Medical Association. Currently the drug is only available without a prescription to women over the age of 18.

The lawsuit was filed in 2005 by the Center for Reproductive Rights. In the ruling, the judge blasted the FDA for giving in to "political considerations" and delaying approval of the new age limit.

Susan F. Wood, former director of women's health at the FDA, resigned in 2005 in protest over the agency's handling of the drug.

“What happened with Plan B demonstrated that the agency was off track, and was not being allowed to do its job properly,” she said.

The Family Research Council, a conservative organization, said the judge had given in to "political ideology promoting sexual license for teens."

The FDA says it is reviewing the ruling, which it has thirty days to comply with.


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Woman vs. Girls
I may be wrong, but woman is for 18+. Girls for 17-. Will check AP style guide though. One moment please ... —Calebrw (talk) 03:22, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Youth might be the best way to. AP says 13 through 18. Girl is any human female until the 18th birthday is reached, so that would work too. —Calebrw (talk) 03:33, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I guess I'll change it to "girls" for when it refers to 17 year olds then. --Resplendent (talk) 03:37, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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I might be the only one thinking this. But what is Plan B? Yes I figured it out when I read the first line of the article. I am not saying it needs to be changed as well, it draws the reader in in a sense...Any ideas? DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 05:01, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I agree - first thing I was thinking of was definitly not birth control. Bawolff ☺☻ 05:04, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Suggestions for a more clear title are welcome! "Judge rules against FDA in morning-after pill lawsuit"? --Resplendent (talk) 05:08, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * That title sounds too formal. I would say "Morning-after pill to be made available to 17-year-olds, judge rules". That works a bit better, the way you have implies that there would be some context for the headline in which WN readers already knew about the lawsuit. For instance, a few days ago, with the New Jersey proposed ban on Bikini Waxing, the second story's title could have been changed a bit. —Calebrw (talk) 14:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Birth control > morning after pill was actually the first thing I thought of. I guess I've just seen or heard about it on the news fairly recently. —Calebrw (talk) 14:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Title still doesn't work. I had to work out why this was news, since sex is legal at sixteen in my country. You should at least specify US. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)


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TV late night show host David Letterman marries girlfriend of 23 years

March 24, 2009

David Letterman, host of the late night American television show Late Show with David Letterman, has married his girlfriend of 23 years, he told studio audience during a taping of his show on Monday.

Letterman, 61, announced he and Regina Lasko, with whom he has a five-year old son, were wed in a courthouse ceremony in Choteau in Teton County, Montana last week, near the ranch they own together.

"They say, 'Well, why did it take you so long to get married?' and, of course, the answer honestly is we wanted to make sure we had the prenup just right," Letterman joked.

Letterman and Lasko began their relationship in 1986. Their son, Harry, was present for the ceremony. The late night talk show host previously swore off marriage after his 1977 divorce with Michelle Cook.

"I secretly felt that men who were married admired me ... like I was the last of the real gunslingers," Letterman said during his Monday show, where he made the announcement shortly after congratulating Bruce Willis for getting married last week.

Letterman told the audience he nearly missed the ceremony because his truck became stuck in mud two miles from their house. The ceremony was delayed one hour while Letterman walked back in 50 mile per hour winds to get his car.

"And the whole way, I'm thinking, 'See ... you try to get married and this is what happens,'" he said.


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Maybe it's just me, but when I started reading the article, I expected that David Letterman was marrying a woman of 23 years old, not one he had a relationship with for 23 years. Maybe "of 23 years" should be changed to "after 23 years"? Cheers, Van der Hoorn (talk) 10:49, 24 March 2009 (UTC)


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EPA proposes using Clean Air Act to fight global warming

March 24, 2009

🇺🇸Washington, D.C. - The Environmental Protection Agency may have a new tool in its arsenal to fight global warming. The agency has submitted a proposal to the Obama administration which aims to list carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses as pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

The policy had previously been proposed to and rejected by the Bush administration, which said it was the wrong tool to be using. The proposal lists the negative effects of global warming, including longer and hotter heat waves, increased flooding, and the increased spread of diseases due to warmer weather.

EPA administrator Lisa Jackson has previously suggested declaring global warming a health threat, and that the agency could use the 1970 Clean Air Act to use to combat it.

Environmental groups applauded the finding, with the director of Clean Air Watch, Frank O'Donnell, calling it "a green-letter day for the environment."

One of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce vice presidents, William L. Kovacs, said if the the proposal is put into effect that it "will be devastating to the economy."

It is unclear whether the Obama administration will go along with the proposal. White House spokesman Ben LaBolt commented that "The president has made clear that to combat climate change, his strong preference is for Congress to pass energy security legislation that includes a cap on greenhouse gas emissions." No specific timeline has been given for when a decision would be made.

An upcoming conference in Copenhagen, Denmark will focus on drawing up a new international global warming treaty, which the United States plans to attend, a clear reversal from the Bush administration's non-participation in the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.


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Well, that's always nice to hear. Allen750

Sure, but I don't see any indication of this being due to the private sector. Texas Patriot (talk) 06:45, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

oil is on its way back up, don't forget about peak oil people

 * Hopefully Obama we have solar panels and wind turbines.--66.229.11.230 20:07, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

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Comments:World's cheapest car launched in India, will go on sale in April

Love it. However, I do hope people will buy the car with airbags.

What will they replace?
One would hope that these will replace the 2-stroke auto-rickshaws and aging Ambassadors. Unfortunately, the critics are probably right in that they will replace bicycles and 125cc motorcycles, leading to further pollution, noise, and traffic congestion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.45.136.225 (talk) 12:31, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I would expect a push for these to replace rickshaws and the like as in-city taxis. It will mean more people in India can afford a car, and there will be more traffic; that will be a headache for the Indian government, and with so many in the west driving huge gas-guzzlers we really can't criticise them. --Brian McNeil / talk 12:40, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * A co-worker of mine is from Bombay. He predicts traffic will come to such a stand-still that he can walk faster than automobile traffic next time he visits home. --SVTCobra 23:02, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Nano Car
Although some say that small is better, I do not support the fact that there is a lack of safety in the car. Knowing the world, it will be a "great technological advance that will forever help the lower class in affording transportation", but in a few years, there will be wrecks, people will die, and everyone will be so ticked off and say it's an abomination and it should be destroyed, etc. So will it advance or hinder society? We can only see when this piece of technology is released for a few years. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 168.169.88.10 (talk) 13:02, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

The pollution problem is not very nice to here. India has sooooo many people and if more people buy cars more pollution wil be produced. I think they should make this car run on electricty, solar, or air. But of course would make it more expensive. :(

The safety of this car is not very good either. NO AIRBAGS, that is scary!!!!! :O Maybe because it not very safe that is why is less expensive.

All in all I think this car is just another way to make money without careing for the people who drive it or the damage it will cause to the Earth. :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.171.19 (talk) 15:24, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Cost of the car
The cost is not exactly 100000 rupees.Infact when it is sold in the markets lot of other charges add up and the Purchasing price increases to about 1.12 lac.Thats the cheapest nano model.The cosliest is 1.85 lac —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.93.24.245 (talk) 12:38, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

I LIKE IT
I like this car espically since it the cheapest car and also it is very small but i hope in the future they can make the car hybrid —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.48.151.10 (talk) 20:49, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Just what we need - more people driving in this world. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.236.3.108 (talk) 22:50, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

The guy selling is probably making almost zip. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.84.216.252 (talk) 21:55, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Wow, 2,000 dollars. That's like an expensive go-kart. I wonder if the country club would let me ride it on their golf course. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.103.191.187 (talk) 22:01, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Interesting article. This car is about as big as the Smart car. I am shocked that this car does not have any airbags. I am wondering how it passed inspection. I thought all cars needed to have some type of airbags. P!nkPolkaDots (talk) 01:30, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

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Youth charged with murdering Northern-Irish police officer

March 24, 2009

Police in Northern Ireland have charged a 17 year old youth with the murder of police officer Stephen Carroll (48) last month, while four others are still being held. Two others were released earlier on Monday, after being questioned for a week.

The youth is also charged with membership of the Continuity IRA and possession of a firearm, according to a spokeswoman for the police in Belfast. He is to appear in court in Lisburn today. He also faces charges for collecting information of use to terrorists.

Responsibility for the shooting had been claimed on behalf of the North Armagh Battalion of the Continuity IRA in a coded message to Belfast media. The murder was widely condemned by political parties in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK and Ireland.


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Twilight is overated

Yes. Yes it is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.62.24.121 (talk) 15:02, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

I love Twilight!
While I watched the movie I feel so much better that I have a part of Edward and Bella. Like I could watch that movie when ever I want, like no one can take that movie away from me. I feel in love with the book and I'm so happy that Summit Entertainment made the movie. I can't wait for New Moon and Eclipse! I want the same cast for Breaking Dawn. Please don't recast! Please!

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Comments:Youth charged with murdering Northern-Irish police officer

Why is the modern U.K. even claiming territory in Ireland? Taxes? Any lost tax revenue ought to be made up for with increased trade and lower security costs from leaving completely and settling the long running conflict. Anyone living there who would want to stay British could and simply change status to that of living in the new Ireland (full island) as a foreign resident. Something else? 72.146.167.192 15:27, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

 * But, It's the choice of the people of Northern Ireland, the majority want to stay British. 92.12.116.174 14:41, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

 * Yep, indeed. I think it is divided 60% / 40% or something, the former wanting to stay British. See also Politics of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland sovereignty referendum, 1973 and Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of Ireland. Cheers, Van der Hoorn (talk) 16:14, 25 March 2009 (UTC)