Wikinews:Request an interview

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This page is for individuals who are not part of Wikinews to request an interview by the Wikinews community.

Here, you can make a short preliminary statement about who you are and on what topic you wish to be interviewed. Wikinews contributors will consider your request and contact you should they wish to conduct the interview.

Interview requests that have been published can be found at Published interview requests. Making a request on this page does not guarantee that you will be interviewed or that an article will be written and published.

If Wikinews contributors do not show an interest in following up on a request within a reasonable period of time, the request will be archived. In such cases, you are unlikely to receive a message to that effect.

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[edit] Make a request

Clicking the link below takes you to a form where you can identify yourself and make a statement about what you wish to be interviewed about.

Your statement should focus on a single current event or phenomenon, and answer these questions: who, what, where, when, why and how about this news event. If you are "notable" in any way, you should explain how. Do put some effort into your statement. It should make clear why our readers should be interested in what you have to say. It should be detailed and specific, including dates, names, and locations.

It is very important that you read our Neutral Point of View policy before making your statement. Your request should not run foul of our NPOV policy (eg. shouting, personal attacks, etc).

Note that the request will be saved on this page below, and will be visible to all visitors to the website. Please do not place private or confidential information (your own or that of anyone else) in your request.

Fill out the form and click the Save button to create your request.

Click here to make a request.


[edit] Susan M. Arcuri

  • Susan M. Arcuri
  • August 17, 2008
  • Creator
  • Justicedenied13501
  • Justicedenied13501.blogspot.com
  • Justicedenied13501@gmail.com
  • 315-731-7501

[edit] Statement

My names is Susan M. Arcuri and I am the creator of the blog, Justicedenied13501.blogspot.com.

For over a year, I have been requesting from Congressman Michael Arcuri, Congressman from the 24th Congressional District, and not a relative, to divulge to his constituency his business interests listed as Co Arc LLC, Co Arc South St. LLC, and 1 Hopper St., as listed on his Federal financial disclosure. Arcuri has avoided the questions and refuses to comment on his business interests.

This week in researching I found Arcuri's businesses, Co Arc LLC, and Co Arc South St. LLC listed on the New York State Comptrollers Office website OpenBook New York. Congressman Arcuri holds two contracts with New York State. He has one contract with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, which is a branch of the New York State Transportation Department. Arcuri sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure committee as a Congressman, and receives rent in excess of $950,000 for a contract period which exceeds 25 years, from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. That contract was set in place prior to his successful run for Congress. Arcuri failed to disclose the income on either of his Federal Financial Disclosure forms, 2007 and 2008.

Congressman Arcuri also holds a rental agreement with the New York State Police, and is under contract with the State of New York. At the time of this contract's implementation, Arcuri sat as District Attorney for Oneida County. He has also failed to disclose this information on his Federal Financial Disclosure.

Arcuri falsified his Federal Financial Disclosure by omitting the facts of these contracts and the 24th Congressional District is demanding answers.

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

Susan Arcuri getting stuff from Michael Arcuri? Is this like an ex-wife or something? Mike Halterman (talk) 03:04, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Hah, going to Wikipedia proved me right, this is his ex-wife. Now I really need to know how this isn't an axe-wielding agenda here. Mike Halterman (talk) 03:05, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Stephani Birkhimer

  • Date request was made:09/30/08
  • Position:
  • Organisation:
  • Web:
  • Email address:sbirkhimer@columbus.rr.com
  • Phone number:740-531-1572

[edit] Statement

Hello my name is Stephani Birkhimer i am the grand-daughter of the late Garnet M. Birkhimer. My grandmother just died this year & it was then when we all found out just how many grand children she had. She was 89 years old and she had 87 grand children we live in Ohio (united states) and i was just wondering if she was one of the record holders in america for the most grand children. If you would please feel free to contact me with any informatio you might find. Thank You For Your Time. Stephani Birkhimer

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[edit] Ashley

  • Date request was made: 29 oct 2008
  • Position: Founder
  • Organisation: Green Cities Foundation
  • Web: http://www.greencitiesfoundation.org
  • Email address: ashley@greencitiesfoundation.org
  • Phone number: + 44 1503 272830 0r 44 7973 778 706

[edit] Statement

We are a noble cause completely in the spirit of the wikipedia community.

I am completeley green and dyslexic about putting things on wikinews or wikipedia. I would love it if you can help me put the Green Cities Foundation on both.

You will see from from the website that I am a huge fan of wikipedia and the Green Cities Foundation idea has grown from it.

If you go to the podcast page of our site you will find a 25 minuet radio broadcast interview.

Many thanks for the fantastic thing you do.

I look forward to talking to you.

Ashley

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

  • Where is the news in this? Anything current? Any notable events? --Brian McNeil / talk 23:33, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
  • This seems like a viable interview. Maybe around Earth Day would be best. --SVTCobra 23:39, 28 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Grand Duchy of Machias

[edit] Your name

[edit] Statement

On August 1st 2008, the three islands of North Rock, New Islay, and Machias Seal Island have unified into the Grand Duchy of Machias. The Nation is a Grand Duchy meaning it is headed by a Grand Duke, similar to Luxembourg. Unlike micronations the Grand Duchy is made up of land that until its formation was terra nullis. The three islands were omitted in the Treaty of Paris where Great Britain recoginized the newly formed United States. The head of state is Grand Duke Peter I, who was one of the pushers of revitalizing independence and international recognition. The Grand Duchy is located of within the Bay of Fundy off the coast of Maine and New Brunswick. We have several marks of sovereignty including a national flag, motto and much more. Currently we are in discussion with ICANN to have our own .com equivalent. It is the strong believe of the Grand Duchy that each nation no matter size or age deserves the right of self determination. With this in mind we would like to further the international knowledge of Machias and are open to questions and interviews.

Thank you.


[edit] Wikinews community discussion

A rewiew of google maps would indicate that the islands are in US waters. --RockerballAustralia (talk) 22:40, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mike Clement

  • 11-28-08:
  • Email address: mrmikeclement@yahoo.com


[edit] Statement

I am a cynic when it comes to politics. To me, whether the politic is local, national, or international, it doesn't matter. It all seems crooked. I offer any news orginization to interview me regarding my cynical view. I also challenge anyone to convince me to quit being cynical and bitter.

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

  • Cynic eh? Join the club. Doesn't make interviewing you newsworthy. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:32, 28 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] caylee anthony interview

[edit] john thompson bryant

  • Date request was made: 1/1/09
  • Position:user
  • Organisation:wikinews
  • Web:www.youtube.com/user/easalert88REVIVED
  • Email address: dawgbryant@msn.com


[edit] Statement

On December 11, 2008, skeletal remains of what appeared to be a young child were found by a meter reader. The Orange County Medical Examiner confirmed on December 19, 2008, that the human remains found close to the home of the family were those of Caylee Anthony

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

[edit] Patrick Gillett

  • Date request was made: 2009-02-14
  • Position: Candidate for Maroochydore
  • Organisation: Queensland state election
  • Web:
  • Email address: pgillett@australianrockerball.com
  • Phone number: +61 439 387 811

[edit] Statement

I running for the seat of Maroochydore at the Queensland state election this year. Since I'm doing interviews with the political parties contesting the election, I thought it was only fair to do the independents as well. Since I am an independent candidate, I would like to do an interview for Wikinews.

As for being newsworthy, I bring an alternate to the party system. My main policy area is roads. There is a plan at th moment (to the best of my knowledge) by the Department of Main Roads to Aerodrome Road/Alexandra Parade to three lanes each way. It's currnetly two lanes each way with little room for and extra lane let alone two. The local constituance are not happy with the Departments decision. My campaign on this issue targets them.

Continuing the theme of roads, I would push for an upgrade to the Brice Highway between Caboulture and Gympie. even though it is not in my electorate, it still effects the people in electorate.

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

Has there been any press coverage regarding you candidacy? If so, would you mind linking to it in a reply to this message. Thanks, Anonymous101talk 12:59, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

Non as yet. I Will however link to any that comes up in the future -RockerballAustralia (talk) 01:16, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Your name

  • Date request was made: 25/4/09
  • Position:
  • Organisation:
  • Web:
  • Email address:selmaa5@hotmail.com
  • Phone number:

[edit] Statement

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

corruption of the Mayor of Lod/Israel.

Mayor of Lod Ilan Harari is now working on a plan to transform a residential area of Israeli Arab citizens in Lod into an industrial area against the wish of the residents.

Residents of that involved area were not asked or informed about the plan. It was a secret plan between Mayor of Lod and one of the residents in that area who has got a lot of money and wishes to transform his house into an industrial company. His company was closed by an order of the Court six months ago.

Further more the Mayor of Lod received a good sum of money from that above mentioned company to execute the plan.

Residents who complained and expressed their wish not to transform that residential area into andustrial one were disadvantaged and punished indirectly by the Municipality of Lod.

[edit] Would like to be interviewed regarding the Suffern Music and Arts Festival

[edit] Alice DiSanto

  • Date request was made: 5/30/09
  • Position: Volunteer
  • Organisation: Suffern Chamber of Commerce
  • Web: http://suffernmusicandartsfestival.com/
  • Email address: smaf@rocklandwebdesign.com
  • Phone number: 914-582-8464

[edit] Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2009 PRESS CONTACT: Alice DiSanto, Public Relations Suffern Music and Arts Festival Tel: 914-582-8464 Email: smaf@rocklandwebdesign.com

The Suffern Music & Arts Festival is all about community in the 21st century. Music and the arts is our world’s universal language. So when this village, located in the heart of New York’s Ramapo mountain region of Rockland county chose “THRIVING” over “SURVIVING” this economy, they looked to that “one voice” to speak out.

It’s ONE PURPOSE, ONE WEEKEND, and it is SEISMIC. Attending is easy. Suffern is about 25 miles north of New York City. Mass transit trains and buses have stops right at the heart of the weekend’s action. Plenty of parking, and unending attractions to make a pedestrian journey engaging.

From the charm of one of the nation’s landmark theater venues - - - The Lafayette built in the 1920’s - - - to the solar-powered outdoor staging, harmonies will fill the air. Between each performance will be renowned artistry from famed photographers to area painters. Storefronts will be converted in jam sessions and galleries. Culinary and cultural accents reflective of Suffern’s Mexican, Italian, Indian, and Irish residents will provide a tasteful accent along with an American heartland flavor of the Village’s Farmers’ Market.

It’s all here. It’s always been here. And we share it with you at the one purposeful, seismic weekend that should not be missed.


[edit] Wikinews community discussion

[edit] The Iran Fax Project

[edit] Beth Topczewski

  • Date request was made: June 18, 2009
  • Position: member of group
  • Organisation: The Iran Fax Project
  • Web: http://iranfax.org
  • Email address: iranfax@googlegroups.com
  • Phone number: 414.651.3821

[edit] Statement

1. The Iran Fax Project is designed to provide an alternative channel for individuals who want to get news reports and stories about Iran’s current political situation out of the country. The Iranian government has already put severe limitations on journalists and attempted to block access to other means of disseminating information, like certain Web sites and mobile phone networks. By faxing us reports, Iranians can ensure their information is publicized on the Internet even if their internal access to the Web is cut off. 2. It is easier for Iranians to post information directly to the Internet. This is a service of last resort. However, to be effective in the event that other methods of distributing information fail, we need to get the message out to Iranians before our service would become necessary. We hope we never become necessary. 3. Many Iranian citizens clearly want the rest of the world to know details about the political situation in Iran. We personally do not hope to achieve any particular political outcome (beyond the maintenance of basic human rights) by relaying their reports; we are just a facilitative vessel. If we were in their position, we would want a way to tell people what was going on.

[edit] Wikinews community discussion

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