Wikinews Shorts: December 7, 2008

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A compilation of brief news reports for Sunday, December 7, 2008.

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  • 1 ‘Progress’ seen in US auto bailout deal
  • 2 Ghana to hold elections
  • 3 Archbishop of York says Mugabe must be overthrown
  • 4 Scandal-ridden Congressman loses delayed election

Officials say that progress is being made in a deal to bail out three United States carmakers. The U.S. government will be holding weekend talks on the plan after two days of Congressional hearings.

Dana Perino, the White House press secretary, stated that discussions with both parties had been “constructive”.

Executives from the three companies – General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler – have pleaded before two Congressional committees, asking for $34 billion in order to stop collapse.

“I’m convinced that by Sunday we will have an agreement that people can understand on this bill,” said Barney Frank, a representative from the state of Massachusetts.

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 This story has updates See Ghanian presidential elections go to run-off 

The people of Ghana, a country often shown of as an example of a good democracy in Africa, will vote for a new president and parliament.

The current president, John Kufuor, will resign after serving the maximum of two terms in office. The elections are expected to be close.

The three main contenders for the presidency are: the Nana Akufo Addo from New Patriotic Party, who was the foreign minister under the current president, John Atta Mills running for the National Democratic Congress, and the Convention People’s Party’s candidate, one Paa Kwesi Nduom.

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The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, said that Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe must be forced out of office and face trial for his crimes against humanity.

“The time has come for Robert Mugabe to answer for his crimes against humanity, against his countrymen and women and for justice to be done. The winds of change that once brought hope to Zimbabwe and its neighbours have become a hurricane of destruction, with the outbreak of cholera, destitution, starvation and systemic abuse of power by the state,” said Sentamu.

Sentamu that the power-sharing deal that was signed by Mugabe and the Zimbabwean opposition in September was “now dead”.

Dr Sentamu’s statement comes after a severe cholera outbreak spread in Zimbabwe, and saw 12,545 cases reported and 565 people dead.

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Republicans experienced another victory late Saturday, as the Associated Press called the race in Louisiana’s 2nd district at 22:35 CST in favor of Anh “Joseph” Cao, heralding the first Vietnamese-American member of Congress and sending the incumbent scandal-ridden Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson home after nine terms.

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Chreodes, Entelechy And Human Potentiality

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In the last couple of years I have come to really appreciate these two words: “chreode” and “entelechy.” Each word is fabricated from Greek roots. “Chreode”-a very recent invention-was coined in the mid-20th century. The other word, “entelechy,” is also a little bit newish, but in a much older kind of way. In print, “entelechy” can be traced back to about the year 1600. I love these words. They communicate about ideas and experiences that are important to all of us humans.

Chreode is a neologism (meaning a “new word”) created by C.H. Waddington (1905 to 1975), a British biologist and geneticist. It is made from the Greek roots chre, meaning “it is necessary,” and hodos, meaning “route or path.” Chreode can be defined as “the path of what must be.” Nature seeks this path always, as it is the most stable, requires the lowest amount of energy, and presents is the least resistance to development along its way. It is the path of least resistance. Think of chreodes as grooves or channels; they allow our systems to operate with least energy and maximum efficiency, but they also trap us in paths of meaning and behavior that we may want to change, but which we simply lack the means or energy to get out of. If the groove is too deep, it’s hard to get out of it. “Almost there” doesn’t do it, because we slide back down the sides, back to the bottom of this “path that must be.”

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Entelechy is derived from the Greek roots of “to have” and “perfection.” Aristotle uses the word to convey “the realization or complete expression of some function; the condition in which a potentiality has become an actuality.” In various applied senses (apparently due to misconceptions of Aristotle’s meaning), entelechy is “that which gives perfection to anything; the informing spirit.”

We all seek our own version of entelechy, the “realization of potentiality.” When we succeed, this is very cool! But when we succeed in manifesting something, we can also get ourselves caught in unwanted chreodes, the seemingly un-revisable patterning that keeps running long after the good effects of our desired manifestation go from being positive to being incredibly limiting-as when the solution overstays its usefulness and becomes a new, apparently permanent problem. This is pretty much always a confusing development, because if it weren’t for the chreodic tendency of past solutions to keep ruining present successes, we would probably have many fewer present problems.

For those familiar with the Transformational NLP toolbox, two main questions may come to mind: “What would you like?” which is our way of beginning movement toward entelechy, and “What stops you?” When paired with proper physical calibration, “What stops you?” is our most high-speed chreode tracer. The art of good change-work is to create new outcomes and solutions that will not stabilize themselves into future limitations. The good news is, this is all quite learnable, and can be applied to ourselves and others equally.

About the Author: Carl Buchheit, MA has been involved in NLP for over 25 years. He is certainly one of the most cutting edge practitioners of NLP in the world, and quite possibly the busiest. Carl continues to learn, and integrate what he learns, from everyone he encounters. For more information:

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Landfill named after comedian John Cleese

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Monday, May 21, 2007

In an unofficial move by contractor, Roy Harding, a rubbish tip has been named after comedian John Cleese, dubbed “Mt. Cleese” in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The naming came after Mr Cleese visited Palmerston North last year and described it as a great place to go to commit suicide, claiming it was the “suicide capital of New Zealand”. He also stated that they were glad to leave after their performance at the Regent on Broadway was over. Mr Harding says it is just to get back at Mr Cleese.

Official signage is now being ordered after city councillors said they thought it was good idea. “People just smile and leave it there,” Chris Pepper, waste and water manager, said.

John Clarke (aka Fred Dagg), entertainer, suggested that the Awapuni Landfill be named after Mr Cleese after the comments arose in a podcast on his website. However, Mr Clarke’s suggestion was slightly different, choosing the name, “John Cleese Memorial Tip…All manner of crap happily recycled.”

The slightly bare tip, now being used as a waste minimisation centre, is being prepared for a large delivery of compost.

John Cleese is most famous for his parts in Monty Python and Fawlty Towers television shows as well as various movies including A Fish Called Wanda.

Wikinews interviews Mario J. Lucero and Isabel Ruiz of Heaven Sent Gaming

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Friday, November 7, 2014Albuquerque, New Mexico —Online entertainment is a booming market, and plenty of players are making their play; back in March of this year The Walt Disney Company bought the multi-channel network Maker Studios. What is web entertainment, and the arts therein? And, who are the people venturing into this field? Wikinews interviewed Mario Lucero and Isabel Ruiz, the founders of Heaven Sent Gaming, a small entertainment team. This group has been responsible for several publications, within several different media formats; one successful example was aywv, a gaming news website, which was #1 in Gaming on YouTube in 2009, from September to November; Heaven Sent Gaming was also the subject of a referential book, released in 2014, entitled Internet Legends – Heaven Sent Gaming.

Contents

  • 1 General questions
    • 1.1 Influences
    • 1.2 Religion
  • 2 Media-related questions
    • 2.1 Comics
    • 2.2 Games
    • 2.3 Music
    • 2.4 Novels
    • 2.5 Video
    • 2.6 Web
  • 3 Closing questions
  • 4 Sources
  • 5 External links

Tornado touches down in Joplin, Missouri

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Monday, May 23, 2011

A tornado touched down yesterday in Joplin, Missouri, causing widespread damage. At least 89 were killed.

The path of the tornado was reported to be from one half to three quarters of a mile wide. City spokeswoman Lynn Onstot estimated the path to be nearly four miles long; Jasper County emergency management director Keith Stammer put its length around six miles.

You see pictures of World War II, the devastation and all that with the bombing. That’s really what it looked like.

Witnesses described entire blocks of buildings destroyed. Steve Runnels of the National Weather Service said “We have reports of significant structural damage to strong buildings. Automobiles have been flipped, bark was stripped off trees.”

Among the properties damaged was a local hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center. Some patients were hurt, and all were evacuated to other regional hospitals. The local high school, Joplin High School, was also hit. Describing the damage, its principal, Kerry Sachetta, said “You see pictures of World War II, the devastation and all that with the bombing. That’s really what it looked like. I couldn’t even make out the side of the building.”

Joplin has a population of about 50,000.

President Barack Obama has ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support state and local efforts in response and recovery. He issued a statement with condolences to the families of victims.

7 Tips To Help You Plan Your Catholic Wedding

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Going for a catholic wedding in San Antonio can mean tackling a mountain of details. Use the following tips to help you put a dent on all that planning:

Start with the wedding ceremony

Aside from having a religious wedding ceremony, you’ll need to decide on other details as well. Will it be long and symbolic or short and sweet?

Decide on the date

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A lot of wedding venues are often booked months in advance. That’s necessary if you’re picking a date during peak months. To do that, you’ll need to pick a wedding date already. For formal weddings, these are usually held at noon.

Pick a location and officiant

Once you have a date, you’ll want to look for an officiant who can perform the ceremony. Ask around for tips on you could find an officiant for a catholic wedding in San Antonio. Look to friends and family for help. You’ll also want to pick a venue so you and your officiant can start discussing the ceremony in more detail.

Get a list of requirements

While most churches set the same list of marriage requirements, it’s best that you check in with the church you chose. You’ll probably need to get a baptismal certificate—your own and that of your soon-to-be spouse—along with your proof of communion and confirmation, says The Knot.

Ask about intermarriage requirements

If you’re marrying someone who isn’t Catholic, then you’ll probably need to consider checking intermarriage requirements. Is your spouse going to convert? Ask about that as well.

Discuss the structure

You’ll want to talk about those requirements and the ceremony structure with your wedding officiant. Your minister could help you pick readings and blessings for the ceremony too if you need help so ask.

Be clear on dress requirements

You’ll also want to ask your priest about any dress requirements. Do you need to make sure your dress covers your shoulders, for instance? Find out.

News briefs:August 18, 2006

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The time is 17:00 (UTC) on August 18th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs.

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  • 1 Headlines
    • 1.1 North Korea to accept international aid
    • 1.2 North Korea reportedly planning nuclear bomb test
    • 1.3 Chechen rebels surrender
    • 1.4 Canadian soldier killed in accidental shooting laid to rest
    • 1.5 US senators on Greenland tour
    • 1.6 Muhammad cartoon row continues
    • 1.7 Irish firm issues free energy challenge to scientists
    • 1.8 Two New Zealand men ran illegal text lottery
    • 1.9 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to have launch pad
    • 1.10 Web.com announces second quarter results
  • 2 Closing statements

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What To Consider When Creating A Kitchen Design In San Marcos Ca

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Many people consider the kitchen the most important room in the home. It is where meals are prepared and where families get together to eat and spend time together. If a homeowner’s kitchen is not as functional as they would like it to be or if it is dated, they should consider a kitchen remodel. Before they create a kitchen design in San Marcos CA that will work best for them, there are a few things the homeowner should take into consideration.

Keep Traffic Away From the Main Prep Areas

Experts such as Guedes Construction Inc. know the “working triangle” in a kitchen is the area between the sink, the cooktop, and the refrigerator. If a homeowner wants to make their kitchen more functional, traffic needs to be redirected from this area so the area is clear. This means installing a kitchen island with seating far from this area. It also means creating an alternate path through the kitchen people can take if the main prep area is being used.

Install “Built-In” Appliances

Built-in appliances will not only make the kitchen look more modern, they will also create extra space in the kitchen. Installing the refrigerator into the wall will save a great deal of space. Also, a built-in oven with a cooktop installed in a kitchen island will free up space and make the kitchen look amazing.

Create a Workspace Around All Appliances

Each appliance needs a countertop beside it if the kitchen is going to be functional. For example, if there is no space by the refrigerator, the homeowner would need to move to another area of the kitchen to pour a drink.

Appliances Before the Design

Before the homeowner creates their kitchen design in San Marcos CA, they should first choose their appliances. It is much easier to create a design around the appliances rather than trying to fit the appliances in with the design. Also, consider the size of the kitchen before choosing the appliances. Most people want nice big appliances, however, these appliances won’t work in every kitchen. Think about practicality and functionality when shopping for appliances.

Surgeons reattach boy’s three severed limbs

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Tuesday, March 29, 2005A team of Australian surgeons yesterday reattached both hands and one foot to 10-year-old Perth boy, Terry Vo, after a brick wall which collapsed during a game of basketball fell on him, severing the limbs. The wall gave way while Terry performed a slam-dunk, during a game at a friend’s birthday party.

The boy was today awake and smiling, still in some pain but in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery, according to plastic surgeon, Mr Robert Love.

“What we have is parts that are very much alive so the reattached limbs are certainly pink, well perfused and are indeed moving,” Mr Love told reporters today.

“The fact that he is moving his fingers, and of course when he wakes up he will move both fingers and toes, is not a surprise,” Mr Love had said yesterday.

“The question is more the sensory return that he will get in the hand itself and the fine movements he will have in the fingers and the toes, and that will come with time, hopefully. We will assess that over the next 18 months to two years.

“I’m sure that he’ll enjoy a game of basketball in the future.”

The weight and force of the collapse, and the sharp brick edges, resulted in the three limbs being cut through about 7cm above the wrists and ankle.

Terry’s father Tan said of his only child, the injuries were terrible, “I was scared to look at him, a horrible thing.”

The hands and foot were placed in an ice-filled Esky and rushed to hospital with the boy, where three teams of medical experts were assembled, and he was given a blood transfusion after experiencing massive blood loss. Eight hours of complex micro-surgery on Saturday night were followed by a further two hours of skin grafts yesterday.

“What he will lose because it was such a large zone of traumatised skin and muscle and so on, he will lose some of the skin so he’ll certainly require lots of further surgery regardless of whether the skin survives,” said Mr Love said today.

The boy was kept unconscious under anaesthetic between the two procedures. In an interview yesterday, Mr Love explained why:

“He could have actually been woken up the next day. Because we were intending to take him back to theatre for a second look, to look at the traumatised skin flaps, to close more of his wounds and to do split skin grafting, it was felt the best thing to do would be to keep him stable and to keep him anaesthetised.”

Professor Wayne Morrison, director of the respected Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and head of plastic and hand surgery at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital, said he believed the operation to be a world first.