Hello Wikimania organizers!
Is there any way to put in a request for specific roommates ahead of
time? Would the organizers be able to do it on the list they submit
ahead of time, or would we work it out on site, or something else?
Thanks!
-- phoebe
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
Hi!
I just wanted to send a note to make people aware of a problem that
attendees may encounter: Transit Visas. I'm not sure if something has
changed in 2009 or the fact that we've been booking travel, but it
seems as if individuals with citizenship in some countries (so far
India and Morocco, and Hong Kong) require travel visas to travel
through other countries (UK and Germany, Spain, and the United States,
respectively).
Please be aware if there are any Transit Visa requirements for your
travel before you potentially get stuck.
Thanks
- --
Cary Bass
Volunteer Coordinator, Wikimedia Foundation
Support Free Knowledge: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Donate
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux)
Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/
iEYEARECAAYFAkpx7ZgACgkQyQg4JSymDYkMugCeMffaE3/413TXqQvwxhhUs47U
AnwAoJVZEbvrliLSxREKf1WSoIVxdktZ
=fPvH
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
I want to work in USA i'm poor.A hause cost 30000$ I haven't.Helppy me.In Moldova is more the difficult.how are you.?
Ungureanu Iurie
STR> Victoriei 62a
Mun. Balti
R. Moldova
Tel. +37368234672
Because of airline schedules and prices, it would be convenient for me
to fly into Buenos Aires on the 23rd of August and fly out on the
29th. However, the "Date(s) of stay" field on the registration form
only allows me to check 24-28. It's unclear whether the checkbox for
e.g. the 25th means the night between the 24th and the 25th, the night
between the 25th and the 26th, or just the 25th (can anyone clarify
this?), but either way I'm one or two nights short. Could the local
team please advise as to how to arrange for additional nights at the
Bauen hotel?
Roan Kattouw (Catrope)
Hi all,
I received word through Facebook that registration is now open for
Wikimania. <http://wikimania2009.wikimedia.org/wiki/Registration>
Could anyone advise when the schedule/programe is likely to be available?
thanks,
Brianna
--
They've just been waiting in a mountain for the right moment:
http://modernthings.org/
Dear all,
Anybody happened to know the bank account information of Wikimania
team? I've written to the registration team, but no answer yet.
TIA,
--
Ivan Lanin
Hello,
I completed the form for registration, and when I was about to pay with
PayPal there was an issue with my internet connection. Now, I need to
'continue' and pay for the registration but when I access:
Your Registration Status
Registration Form <http://wikimania.wikimedia.org.ar/index.php> |
Admin<http://wikimania.wikimedia.org.ar/index.php?action=admin>
Registration fee (received / expected):0 / 145 (Not received)
Your registration is *not confirmed*.
I can't 'go' ahead to the PayPal site to pay for it.
How would I go in doing this?.
Regards,
Damian
Dear friends, this is an official statement of the local team about
the influenza A pandemic and the organization of Wikimania 2009.
Thank you,
Patricio
== English ==
Given the influenza A(H1N1) pandemic declared by WHO, Wikimania
2009's Organizing Committee wishes to provide information to the
conference attendees regarding the spread of the virus in Argentina
and the measures that resulted. In first place, we confirm that
Wikimania 2009's development is not at risk, nor is considered the
possibility of suspending or postponing the event.
So far, as by WHO update 58 (07/06/2009), a total of 2485
lab-confirmed positives [1] and 60 deaths have been reported for
influenza A(H1N1) in Argentina. In this situation, the federal and
provincial governments have taken a series of preventive measures,
including suspension of some public events and having brought forward
the holiday period.
The measures in place are not expected to continue after July, as
the maximum spread of influenza A(H1N1) does coincide in the Southern
Hemisphere with seasonal factors. In fact, the Buenos Aires City
Government has informed on July 8 that the number of consultations and
detected cases of influenza A(H1N1) had decreased sensibly [2].
All the recommendations coming from health authorities during the
date of the conference will be taken into consideration. Argentina
benefits from a wide public health network and the state guarantees
free treatment for those with influenza A(H1N1) symptoms.
WHO specifically states that "it is safe to travel", as it is
scientifically proven that the effect that the travel ban could cause
on the virus' propagation is negligible [3].
Please, read carefully the recommendations of WHO before
travelling and follow this very simple guidelines. [4]
We will inform any future development. ¡Viva Wikimanía! We are
looking forward to see you all in Buenos Aires!
[1] In Argentina, not every suspected case is confirmed by laboratory
analysis, but only in presence of additional risk factors.
[2] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&dis=1&sec=1&idPub=153210&id=3014…
(es)
[3] http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/travel/e…
[4] http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/what/en/…
== Español ==
Ante la pandemia de gripe A(H1N1) declarada por la OMS, el Comité
Organizador de Wikimanía 2009 desea brindar información a los
asistentes a la conferencia sobre la propagación del virus en la
Argentina y las medidas que esto ocasionó. En primer término,
aclaramos que no está en riesgo la realización de Wikimanía 2009, ni
se contempla la posibilidad de su suspensión o posposición.
Hasta el momento, según la actualización 58 de la OMS
(06/07/2009), se han reportado en la Argentina un total de 2485 casos
positivos confirmados por laboratorio[1] de gripe A(H1N1) y 60
muertos. Ante esta situación, los gobiernos nacional y provinciales
han tomado una serie de medidas de prevención, como la suspensión de
algunos espectáculos públicos y el adelantamiento del período
vacacional.
En ningún caso las medidas prevén mantenerse más allá del mes de
julio, puesto que el pico de la incidencia de la gripe A(H1N1)
coincide en el caso del Hemisferio Sur con el factor estacional. De
hecho, el Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires informó el 8 de julio
que había disminuido notoriamente la cantidad de consultas y de casos
detectados de gripe A(H1N1) [2].
Se tomarán en cuenta todas las recomendaciones que emanen de las
autoridades sanitarias durante la fecha de realización del evento. La
Argentina dispone de una amplia red de salud pública, y el Estado
asegura el tratamiento gratuito para aquellos con síntomas de gripe
A(H1N1).
La OMS afirma taxativamente que "es seguro viajar", en tanto está
científicamente comprobado que es desdeñable el efecto que pudiera
ocasionar la prohibición de viajes en la propagación del virus [3].
Por favor, lee con atención las recomendaciones de la OMS antes de
viajar y sigue estas sencillas instrucciones. [4]
Informaremos cualquier desarrollo sucesivo. ¡Viva Wikimanía! ¡Los
esperamos en Buenos Aires!
[1] En Argentina, no todos los casos sospechosos son confirmados por
análisis de laboratorio, sino sólo aquellos en los que el paciente
tenga factores de riesgo adicionales.
[2] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&dis=1&sec=1&idPub=153210&id=3014…
[3] http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/travel/e…
[4] http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/what/es/…
--
Patricio Lorente
Mensajería Instantánea: patricio_lorente(a)jabber.org
Blog: http://www.patriciolorente.com.ar