Wikimedia Foundation receives copyright infringement claim from Mormon Church

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.

The Wikimedia Foundation has received a copyright infringement claim from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church. The infringement claim is in reference to a URL used as a source in a Wikinews article about Mormon Church documents leaked to the website Wikileaks, titled “Copy of handbook for leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints obtained by Wikinews”. The URL was originally cited as a link in the sources subsection of the article. The Wikimedia Foundation is a donor-supported non-profit organization which runs Wikipedia and Wikinews. This is the first time that the Wikimedia Foundation has received a copyright infringement claim regarding an article published by Wikinews.

The Wikinews article, originally published on April 19, described material in the Church Handbook of Instructions. The work is a two-volume book of policies and is a guide for leaders of the Mormon Church. Wikinews obtained the Church Handbook of Instructions from Wikileaks, a whistleblower website which publishes anonymous submissions of sensitive documents while preserving the anonymity of its contributors. Wikileaks describes the material as significant because “…the book is strictly confidential among the Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aka LDS in short form) bishops and stake presidents and it reveals the procedure of handling confidential matters related to tithing payment, excommunication, baptism and doctrine teaching (indoctrination).”

The material was released on the Wikileaks website on April 16, and according to the site was first made available on the document sharing website Scribd. A message at Scribd now states: “This content was removed at the request of copyright agent B. S. Broadbent of the Intellectual Property Division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

On May 5, the Wikimedia Foundation received a copyright infringement claim from Intellectual Reserve, Inc., the legal entity that owns the intellectual property of the Mormon Church. The infringement claim is addressed to Jimmy Wales, the designated agent of the Wikimedia Foundation, and requests that access to the link to Wikileaks be removed. The link was removed from the article on May 5 by a Wikinews administrator, and the article remains available without the link. The infringement claim was sent by Berne S. Broadbent, president of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. and director of the Intellectual Property Division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. According to Mike Godwin, general counsel for the Wikimedia Foundation, the Mormon Church has not filed a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice with the foundation.

In 1999, Jerald and Sandra Tanner, prominent critics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released material from the Church Handbook of Instructions to the Internet through their organization Utah Lighthouse Ministry, without including the copyright notice of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or obtaining permission from the church. The website of the Utah Lighthouse Ministry describes as its purpose: “…to document problems with the claims of Mormonism and compare LDS doctrines with Christianity.” The Tanners had received a copy of the 1998 edition of Church Handbook of Instructions from an anonymous sender in October 1999. They published 17 pages of the 160-page handbook on the Utah Lighthouse Ministry website.

The church sent the Tanners a letter threatening a copyright infringement lawsuit if the material was not removed, and the Tanners removed the material from their site the same day, and posted the church’s letter to their website. The website still contained links to other locations that had the material, and an article in the Salt Lake Tribune listed addresses of these links. The church sued the Tanners through its company Intellectual Reserve, in the 1999 case Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry.

The plaintiffs filed their complaint on October 13, 1999, and the United States district court issued a preliminary injunction on December 6, 1999 barring posting of the material by the defendants as well as posting links to other websites which contain the material. The New York Times and other news publications called the injunction a “chilling effect“. In November 2002, the church dropped the lawsuit against Utah Lighthouse Ministry, on condition that the Tanners destroy all copies of the Church Handbook of Instructions, and not include more than 50 words at a time from the handbook in any of their future articles.

WikiLeaks will not remove the handbooks, which are of substantial interest to current and former mormons. WikiLeaks will remain a place were people from around the world can safely reveal the truth.

Wikileaks has received copyright infringement claims from organizations including the Church of Scientology‘s Religious Technology Center and the Swiss Bank Julius Baer, and the Chinese government attempts to censor every website with the word “wikileaks” in the web page address. Bank Julius Baer sued Wikileaks after sending cease and desist letters in January 2008 which cited the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. As a result of the lawsuit, the bank obtained an injunction preventing the site’s domain name registrar from associating with Wikileaks, but this injunction was lifted in March 2008 and Bank Julius Baer dropped the case.

As of May 13 Wikileaks had not taken down the material on the Church Handbook of Instructions, and a second webpage at the site with a different version of the material was also still available. In a statement to Wikinews, a Wikileaks representative commented on the material hosted at the site: “WikiLeaks will not remove the handbooks, which are of substantial interest to current and former Mormons. WikiLeaks will remain a place where people from around the world can safely reveal the truth.”

 This story has updates See Mormon Church warns Wikileaks over documents, June 20, 2008 

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Techniques Of Concrete Brick Machine Equipment

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Concrete brick machine equipment are extremely useful in drilling holes in most difficult type of material. It can drill holes in seconds in tiles, concrete brick machine, natural stone, granite, bricks etc. It can make a hole in any part of the building like the wall, the ceiling or the floor.

The equipment has a diamond core drill bit that is fixed at the end of the drill rod in the machine. This is used to drill holes.

There are many types of Concrete brick machine equipments which are all lightweight and portable, so that are easy to carry wherever necessary. They can be used in dry and wet places for drilling purposes. They all work on electricity and are used for various techniques necessary for drilling.

The various types are electric drilling machine, the hydraulic drilling machine, the pneumatic drilling machine.

The rotary core and wire lines are the two main types of Concrete brick machine techniques. Rotary drilling is used when boreholes have to be dug and while coring in rocks. Wire line drilling is used for mineral exploration. Here its work is not only to dig a hole but also to get a core sample.

In the electric drilling brick machine there are four types:

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1. Hand held Electric – This can drill very fast and make holes in concrete and natural stone. It is good for attach and re bar installation. Its main features are that it is shock free, dust free and vibration free. It can be charged very quickly. It also allows a quick elimination of the center core.

2. Hand held electric mini – This can make holes in seconds in tiles, concrete, natural stone and granite. It is used for making counter tops, gravestones and stonework. It sis also used in plumbing. This machine avoids shock and is also good for eradicating cracks.

3. Hand held and Rig mounted electric – These are very powerful machines. They have the advantage of also being lightweight. 5″ holes can be made in brick, limestone, cinder blocks etc. The holes can be made rapidly and they work very efficiently and are long lasting.

The hydraulic brick machines are of two types:

1. Hand held hydraulic machine and

2. Rig mounted hydraulic machine

Both of them can work in mechanical and electronic ways. They have the advantage of being able to be moved easily. They are long lasting and safe and reliable.

The pneumatic machines are also of two types.

1. Hand held pneumatic machine

2. Rig mounted pneumatic machine

They can bore holes in walls, unruly brick, ceilings, floors and have a solid anchoring system. They also make very smooth and accurate holes. They are also dust free and can be used in installation work, water and gas supply, railway bridges and tunnels, electricity etc.

To keep the brick machine in good condition and to prevent it from getting overheated, the drill bit has to be rotated gently and lubricated with water. The drill speeds should also be reduced and with enough lubrication, the life of the drill bit can be increased.

Each type of brick machine is used for a specific technique and is very useful for that particular purpose. It is necessary to be aware of the different types of block machine available, their use and their advantages and disadvantages and the technique for which it is used before you decide to use a particular type for your work. Most of the construction, repair and utilities work require drilling and it is very essential that you have enough knowledge about the various techniques used.

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Category:Cannabis

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  • 12 January 2017: Artist who changed Hollywood sign to ‘Hollyweed’ surrenders to authorities
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  • 31 December 2016: Helsinki court jails anti-drug chief Jari Aarnio for drug smuggling
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  • 22 April 2014: Glasgow cannabis enthusiasts celebrate ‘green’ on city green
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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, Willowdale

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Saturday, October 6, 2007

Torbjorn Zetterlund is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

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

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Three Tips For Hiring A Web Design Company In Miami

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No matter what industry your business is in or its size, it needs to have a strong online presence. The most important part of your web presence will be the company’s website on which interested parties can get information or buy products. Since it is so important to your company’s online presence, it needs to be professionally designed.

Why Hire Professional Web Designers?

A professional web designer will have the necessary skills to build a website for your business that attracts web visitors, is easy for them to navigate, and helps build your brand. Although a relative or friend may be able to build a website, he or she may lack the knowledge needed to design a truly professional website. A web design company in Miami should have a portfolio of sites that you can review to assess their skills.

Find Out Experience

While you are searching for a web design company to build your business’ website, find one with experience designing sites for companies within your industry. The way that a business is promoted often depends on the industry in which it is involved.

For instance, visual businesses such as photography, graphic design, or architecture will have websites that display their work. Other industries, especially technical or manufacturing, will rely more on written content for their sites.

Carefully Assess Portfolio

A company that does website design in Miami should have a portfolio of websites that they can show you. Note the URLs so that when you’re alone, you can pull up the sites to evaluate them. Pay attention to the navigation to see if you can quickly move between web pages. Examine their visual appeal and the content published on the pages to determine their relevance to the products.

Hiring a professional web design company will provide the experience and skills needed to build a website that can increase sales and increase your company’s profitability.

Category:Health

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  • 1 March 2021: Wales widens smoking ban, includes at hospitals, schools and playgrounds
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GM recalls 1.3 million cars over steering issues

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

General Motors (GM) announced on Tuesday a recall of 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac cars in the US, Mexico, and Canada over problems with the power steering system.

Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers’ peace of mind

The models, the 2005–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007–2010 Pontiac G5 in the US, the 2005–2006 Pontiac Pursuit in Canada and the 2005–2006 Pontiac G4 in Mexico, were affected by a fault that causes the power steering in the vehicles to fail. The company says that cars can still be safely controlled even after the loss of power steering, although more effort to turn the car would be required.

GM is currently working on developing a fix for the problem, after having conducted an internal investigation for more than a year, beginning last January. In addition to GM’s investigation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also conducted an investigation on the Cobalt, which began in January 2010. The investigation was begun after more than a thousand complaints about the model were received by the agency, including reports of 14 crashes caused by the fault. GM contacted the NHTSA about the problem on Monday.

GM blamed the issues on an external supplier partially owned by Toyota, another company currently in the process of a major recall of more than eight million vehicles. According to GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz, the supplier, which was not named, had not met “all requirements for reliability and durability.” In his comments, given at the Geneva Motor Show, Lutz also said that financial responsibility for the recalls had yet to be determined.

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Toys Manufacture Market In China Should Be Supervised Strictly

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Toys Manufacture Market in China Should Be Supervised Strictly

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According to statistics, the number of accidents in China made by toy safety or improper playing ways which injury children or even cause death is more than 1,000 every year. What s more, there are two sets of data which show more authoritative. One is that about 160,000 children between 0 and 14 years old are died of accidental injuries in China every year and about 0.64 million children become the disabled because of accident injure, among them, about 30% of such accident events are caused by toys products, poor quality or improper operating way. In the other data, after relevant departments took survey on toy market in city, they found that more than 25% of toy products were below standard even in large shopping mall in big cities. Majority of parents only had weak safety awareness on toys products and always neglected the potential harm which would hurt children. When they buy toys for kids, they never considered toy safety and security issues, which is a serious phenomenon.

Because of ignoring toys safety and security issues, kid toys would safety and security issues invisible killer for kids health condition. Based on such circumstance, Administration of Quality Supervision and CNCA pay more attention on such issue and launch relevant documents. In the documents, it is emphasized that toys such as stroller, electric toys, projectile toys, baby toys, plastic toys, metal toys, etc must be applied to 3C certification mark before being sale in the market. It is a compulsive authentication on kid toys. For toys manufacture enterprise without toys authentication, they should be closed and repealed their certificates. However, up to now, there are still too many kid toys without 3C mark in the market. Why such status be appeared?

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In principle, Quality Supervision Bureau supervises toys manufacture enterprises and the Industrial and Commercial Bureau supervises toys market. During the supervision process, in order to get better result, the two bureaus need to collaborate to deal. However, it is difficult to achieve under the current system. Therefore the management on children\’s toys 3C attestation is not perfect. The situation is too bad in small town because in most cases such supervision is almost nonexistent.

Finally, how to resolve such bad situation? On the one hand, government departments should renovate children\’s toys market shoulder to shoulder. On the other hands, it is necessary to make consumers know the importance of safety toys products and what s more they have the ability to distinguish better quality toys and poor quality toys.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

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Monday, September 24, 2007

Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

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

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Beauty And Health Benefits Of Women’s Bracelet

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Some girls just love jewelries and accessories. Women’s bracelet, beautiful rings or earrings are their weapons to make themselves more beautiful, presentable, and classy. What if these accessories do not only provide beauty but wellness as well? Isn’t that a great deal?

Magnetic bracelets are edgy bracelets made of magnetic component that are said to reduce pain if worn close to the body. Just like ordinary women’s bracelets, magnetic bracelets come in different stylish forms to suit the fashionable market all over the world. The only difference is that these bracelets are known to give healthy benefits to the wearer.

The production of magnetic bracelets started with the idea that magnetic fields can improve the flow of blood in the body. This alternative medicine is known as Magnet Therapy or Magnotherapy that specifically involves wearing a magnetic field device or accessory close to the body in a regular basis to improve health of the body and even heal minor and major sickness of the body.

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It comes in different forms such as women’s bracelets, rings, or body wraps to improve health, reduce body pains due to sicknesses, and heal body illnesses. Since most of the human’s body is composed of magnetic fields, magnets can have a positive effect to the over-all well being of the body. Other reports say that it has a direct effect to the nervous system because contractions of the muscles are related to magnetic activity. Since human’s heart is the largest of all the muscles of the body, magnets can improve its condition, making it healthier and more alive. Reports also say that the magnetic component of these bracelets reacts to the underlying tissues all over the body. The result of this reaction is improved body flow. This is the reason why wearing magnets can make the wearer feel more rejuvenated and in good health.

It has been said that magnetic bracelets have the ability to reduce the pain of its wearer. According to some research, magnetic bracelets, if worn closely to the body, can reduce pain in the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. Some are using these bracelets in replacement to other medications and even surgery. Magnetic bracelets are also used to heal general body illnesses such as foot ache, back pains, sickness due to menstruation, nerve pains, and migraine. Some people wear these magnets to heal pain from arthritis, osteoarthritis, and diabetes.

Magnetic women’s bracelets have many other benefits aside from better health condition and fashionable statement. These bracelets are also known to be very durable. Since these bracelets are made with metal, they could last a really long time even if worn every day. Magnets are said to be as strong as steel and compared to other metals, magnets can survive severe conditions such as harsh weather, outdoor and indoor physical activities. Most of these magnetic are very lightweight and can be worn without feeling too much pressure on the wrist. It can also be used as an alternative if the woman is allergic to other type of jewelries.

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