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
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
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
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
>>
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>
>It would be nice if there was the offer of some costs (e.g. airfare
>or conference registration), surely?
>
>Gordo
>
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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
«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
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