Wikimania-l August 2009

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Video recording at Wikimania for the BBC's Digital Revolution series
by Tom Holden 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Hi, The BBC have been in contact with us at Wikimedia UK about the possibility of them getting access to some Wikimania footage. I quote: "We are expecting to film with Jimmy Wales later in the year, but we were really hoping to film at Wikimania. Unfortunately, due to schedules, we simply can't get a crew to the event. And so, it occurred to us that, rather than lose this quintessentially Wikipedian moment, we could - in the spirit of our shared open and collaborative goals - ask some of the attending Wikipedians to shoot some footage for us, for release on an open platform (Kultura) to allow all parties to use the footage under creative commons." They ask interested parties to get in contact either via their web form here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalrevolution/contactus.shtml or via me/other WMUK board members. (E-mail me and I'll forward it on to them, or alternatively, if you're in the UK email me and I can give you the organiser's phone number.) Thanks, Tom

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Proof of Hotel Booking needed for Visa
by Kiruba ＠ Kiruba.com 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Hi, The Argentianan Embassy in India is asking for proof of booking of hotel. I have paid for the hotel during the registration. Can I get the proof of booking of the hotel? Can you suggest who I should contact to get this? Thanks. -- Kiruba Shankar Cell: +91-0-98415 97744 Email: Kiruba(a)Kiruba.com Personal Blog: http://www.Kiruba.com Event: TEDxChennai http://www.ted.com/tedx Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kiruba Facebook: http://facebook.com/kiruba Photos: http://www.flickr.com/kribs

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11 Aug '09

Could someone tell us what the rules are for photography of statues, buildings etc in Argentina? I'm sure I'm not the only Wikimania attendee doing a bit of tourism here and it would be nice to know if we could load up photos providing they were taken in a Public place.. WereSpielChequers

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Share exprience
by Yonas Woldemichael 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

I am feeling to work with you and asking to share exprience. Yonas Woldemichael Regional Training Commissioner

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Wikimania and the influenza A pandemic
by Patricio Lorente 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Dear friends: this is an update of the situation regarding the influenza A pandemic and the organization of Wikimania. Patricio Lorente == English == Three weeks before Wikimania, and three weeks after our last statement, the Organizing Committee felt it prudent to provide Wikimania attendees with updated information on the impact of the influenza A(H1N1) pandemic declared by WHO. Since July 12 the situation has been largely stabilized. The exceptional preventive measures put in place were lifted, such as the suspension of some public events and having brought forward the holiday period. All schools in Buenos Aires have restarted activities normally this week. [1]. Health authorities follow the situation closely, even if it shows signs of improvement. Since the week of July 6 the number of consultations has started to drop [2]. On August 5 the Health minister of the Buenos Aires Province stated that there have not been any signs of a renewed outbreak of the pandemic and that the situation in public hospitals is less delicate [3]. The federal Health minister, Juan Manzur, highlighted on the same day a "really important diminution" of the influenza A(H1N1) virus impact, including the number of consultations and confirmed positives [4]. He emphasized that the health system continues under alert, working on preventive measures and the detection of new cases. In Argentina, the state guarantees due medical treatment to anyone presenting symptoms of influenza A(H1N1). We believe that attendees can be less worried about the situation in Buenos Aires. While we will take into account all necessary precautions and will provide all of the recommended hygiene items, the development of Wikimania 2009 is beyond doubt. ¡Los esperamos en Buenos Aires! The Organizing Committee by Wikimedia Argentina Buenos Aires, August 6 2009 [1] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&idPub=156579&id=305585&dis=1&sec… (es) [2] http://www.ambitofinanciero.com/noticia.asp?id=470520&seccion=Salud&fecha=1… (es) [3] http://gripea.telam.com.ar/7342/zin-dice-que-no-hay-rebrote-de-la-pandemia/ (es) [4] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&idPub=156943&id=306046&dis=1&sec… (es) == Castellano == A tres semanas de la realización de Wikimanía y habiendo pasado tres semanas desde nuestro último comúnicado, el Comité Organizador estimó prudente transmitir a los asistentes información actualizada sobre la incidencia en la Argentina de la pandemia de gripe A(H1N1) declarada por la OMS. Desde el 12 de julio la situación se ha normalizado en gran medida. Las medidas de prevención excepcionales fueron levantadas, como la suspensión de algunos espectáculos públicos y el adelantamiento de las vacaciones de invierno. Las escuelas de Buenos Aires han vuelto a clase esta semana en total normalidad [1]. Las autoridades sanitarias siguen con atención la situación, que muestra signos de mejora. Ya desde la semana del 6 de julio se comenzó a advertir una disminución en el número de consultas [2]. El pasado 5 de agosto el ministro de Salud de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, afirmó que no existe rebrote de la pandemia y la situación hospitalaria es menos comprometida [3]. Por su parte, el mismo día el ministro de Salud de la Nación, Juan Manzur, resaltó una "disminución importantísima" del virus de la gripe A(H1N1), incluyendo la cantidad de consultas y la cantidad de casos comprobados [4]. Destacó que el sistema sanitario sigue en alerta, trabajando sobre la prevención y detección de nuevos casos. En la Argentina, el Estado asegura el tratamiento médico necesario a aquellos que presenten síntomas de gripe A(H1N1). Creemos que pueden los asistentes tener mayor tranquilidad respecto a la situación en Buenos Aires. Si bien se tomarán todas las precauciones y se proveerán todos los elementos de higiene recomendados, la realización de Wikimanía 2009 es un hecho. ¡Los esperamos en Buenos Aires! El Comité Organizador por Wikimedia Argentina Buenos Aires, 6 de agosto de 2009 [1] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&idPub=156579&id=305585&dis=1&sec… [2] http://www.ambitofinanciero.com/noticia.asp?id=470520&seccion=Salud&fecha=1… [3] http://gripea.telam.com.ar/7342/zin-dice-que-no-hay-rebrote-de-la-pandemia/ [4] http://www.telam.com.ar/vernota.php?tipo=N&idPub=156943&id=306046&dis=1&sec… -- Patricio Lorente Mensajería Instantánea: patricio_lorente(a)jabber.org Blog: http://www.patriciolorente.com.ar Clave Pública GPG: http://www.patriciolorente.com.ar/pl-GPG.txt

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Re: [Wikimania-l] [Wikimediauk-l] Video recording at Wikimania for the BBC's Digital Revolution series
by Gordon Joly 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

OK. I have done so. Gordon At 18:19 +0100 8/8/09, WereSpielChequers wrote: >I'll be attending and might post some photos, but not video. however >I would suggest this would be better posted on the Wikimania list. > >~~~~ > >2009/8/8 Gordon Joly <<mailto:gordon.joly@pobox.com>gordon.joly(a)pobox.com> > >At 22:53 +0100 6/8/09, Tom Holden wrote: >>Hi, >> >>The BBC have been in contact with us at Wikimedia UK about the >>possibility of them getting access to some Wikimania footage. I quote: >> >>"We are expecting to film with Jimmy Wales later in the year, but we >>were really hoping to film at Wikimania. Unfortunately, due to >>schedules, we simply can't get a crew to the event. And so, it >>occurred to us that, rather than lose this quintessentially Wikipedian >>moment, we could - in the spirit of our shared open and collaborative >>goals - ask some of the attending Wikipedians to shoot some footage >>for us, for release on an open platform (Kultura) to allow all parties >>to use the footage under creative commons." >> >>They ask interested parties to get in contact either via their web >>form here: >><http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalrevolution/contactus.shtml>http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalrevolution/contactus.shtml >>or >>via me/other WMUK board members. (E-mail me and I'll forward it on to >>them, or alternatively, if you're in the UK email me and I can give >>you the organiser's phone number.) >> >>Thanks, >> >>Tom >> >>_______________________________________________ > >It would be nice if there was the offer of some costs (e.g. airfare >or conference registration), surely? > >Gordo > >-- >"Think Feynman"///////// ><http://pobox.com/%7Egordo/>http://pobox.com/~gordo/ ><http://gordon.joly@pobox.com///>gordon.joly(a)pobox.com/// > > >_______________________________________________ >Wikimedia UK mailing list ><mailto:wikimediauk-l@wikimedia.org>wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org ><http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l>http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >WMUK: <http://uk.wikimedia.org>http://uk.wikimedia.org > > > > >-- >WereSpielChequers > >_______________________________________________ >Wikimedia UK mailing list >wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- "Think Feynman"///////// http://pobox.com/~gordo/ gordon.joly(a)pobox.com///

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Montevideo
by Jon Harald Søby 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

Me, Anirudh (Nearly Headless Nick) and Revi (Meursault2004) are planning to go for a trip to Montevideo and [[Colonia del Sacramento<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_del_Sacramento>]] in Uruguay after Wikimania. We are planning to depart on August 30 and return to Buenos Aires ca Sep 3. If anyone wants to join us, please contact me or one of the others off-list. We'd love to have more people! -- Jon Harald Søby http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jon_Harald_S%C3%B8by

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Video recording
by Nemo_bis 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

«video recording will be organized by CafeLUG» (http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2009/Bids/Buenos_Aires#Technical_f…) Will video (or at least audio) recordings of all presentations be available after the event? Previous Wikimanias were pretty deficient in this regard. Recordings are very useful to people who can't attend the event (and for "archival purposes", too). Thanks, Nemo

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