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Ice Hockey: Claude Giroux scores overtime goal to lift Flyers to victory in Game 3 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals

June 3, 2010

A  goal 5:59 into the overtime period of play lifted the  to a 4–3 victory over the  in Game 3 of the  Wednesday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the eastern United States. The Flyers victory cuts the Blackhawks' series lead to 2–1. Giroux's goal came on a redirection off 's pass, squeezing the through the right arm and leg of Blackhawks goalie.

"I tried to get a stick on it, and it just trickled in," Giroux said. "Our line started playing well, so anytime your line's going you just play better I think. The whole team just showed up tonight, and we really wanted that win.

"Desperation was the key word, I think. It's almost do or die."

Like the first two games, this one was decided by a one-goal margin, but was not as loose as the 6–5 Game 1 or tight as the 2–1 Game 2.

The Flyers hit first — converting on their first power play chance — when right-winger, who had been drifting deep in the offensive zone took a pass just in front of the net and put it past Niemi at the 14:58 mark of the first period. Leading up to the play, Blackhawk has been sent to the penalty box for slashing, breaking the stick of a Flyers player. and provided assists on the play.

Chicago started the second period at a disadvantage after was sent off for roughing after a scuffle involving teammate  and Flyer  at the end of the first period. The Flyers could not take advantage as missed two great chances. The Blackhawks went right back down the ice and scored less than a minute after Byfuglien's penalty expired, with a Duncan Keith shot from midway into the offensive zone at the 2:49 mark. Kane and Hossa had assists on the play.

A Dustin Byfuglien penalty for slashing at 9:31 led to a Flyers power play. In the power play, a shot sent the arena into a frenzy as both the goal light and the arena horn went off, but the game officials did not award the goal to the Flyers. After a further 1:26 of game time, play finally stopped after an icing call. After a video review, officials awarded Philadelphia's Scott Hartnell the goal.

After a stoppage in play, John Madden won the puck and passed it back to, who shot a one-timer from the point into the far corner of the net to tie the game at the 17:52 mark of the second period.

The third period began with a goal-scoring flurry. With less than three minutes gone in the period, Kane scored a breakaway goal for Chicago at the 2:50 mark. Just 20 seconds later, collected a rebound off goalkeeper Niemi's pad to tie the game. and collected assists on the Chicago goal, while Giroux collected the assist on Philadelphia's goal. The goals were the only two of the third period and the game went to overtime.

At the 5:03 mark of the overtime period, a Flyers shot hit off the goal post and trickled down the line and before Niemi was able to secure the puck briefly. The arena staff blew the horn signaling a home goal before the puck was secured. A Flyers player managed to knock the puck into the back of the net, but upon video review, a no-goal was awarded with the game officials determining that the whistle signaling stoppage of play had been blown before the puck had been knocked loose. The respite for Chicago was brief as Giroux's goal came just 56 seconds later.

Immediately after the game, Flyers captain Mike Richards told CBC Sports that the game-winning goal was a big relief to the team.

"We came out and played hard," Richards said. "Both teams played extremely well and we were lucky to get the last goal."

As for the goal that was called off in overtime, Richards said that the Flyers players did not really hear the whistle.

Niemi and Flyers counterpart had 28 and 24 saves respectively.

Both teams had three power-play opportunities, all six of which occurred in the first two periods of play. Philadelphia was two for three in those chances while Chicago did not convert any.

Chicago and Philadelphia continue the best-of-seven series on Friday night at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. The Stanley Cup will determine the 2009–10 National Hockey League champion after the top 16 teams earned the right to compete in the postseason. The NHL has 30 teams in the United States and Canada and attracts many international players.

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Poker's all about luck, says Swiss Supreme Court

June 2, 2010

The in, Switzerland has ruled that  poker is a game of luck, rather than a game of skill. As a result, only casinos can host poker tournaments in Switzerland. Private games with friends, even where money is at stake, are still permitted under the ruling. Poker tournaments had been growing in popularity in the country, with many events held in hotels and bars. Such venues do not have to pay the 50% tax on profits levied on licensed casinos, nor comply with regulations combating money laundering and gambling addiction. Poker is now categorised alongside roulette and slot machines, which as games of luck can only be played inside casinos. Mathematics, strategy, and bluffing were less important in determining the result than chance, said the judges, overturning a lower court ruling to the opposite effect, and disagreeing with the stance of the country's Federal Gaming Commission.

Before the ruling, it had been estimated by the Swiss Federation of Casinos that there were about 100 unlicensed poker tournaments every weekend. A Swiss poker website, SwissPokerTour.ch, has described the result as "a black day for all amateur poker players in Switzerland."


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The ex governor of Illinlis is being tried because he did not increase the unfair income tax. It taxes only people with income. It does not tax rich people without income(only the interest on their estate).If they had 1,000,000 in the bank, only the interest on the account would be taxed. It should be replaced by a government property tax that includes yearly income. Using 2 llinois politicians to say he lied, is wrong these politicians use lies to make their living. If he is found guilty, future historians will point to his trial, as one of the basic reason for the failure of this government.


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The ex governor of Illinlis is being tried because he did not increase the unfair income tax. It taxes only people with income. It does not tax rich people without income(only the interest on their estate).If they had 1,000,000 in the bank, only the interest on the account would be taxed. It should be replaced by a government property tax that includes yearly income. Using 2 llinois politicians to say the ex governor lied, is wrong. Politicians use lies to make their living, and I believve they are lying. If he is found guilty, future historians will point to his trial, as one of the basic reason for the failure of this government.


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Deported does not equal either free or released. To be given back their boats and able to return to the international waters where they were kidnapped would be free and released.


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I hope GPS with added software/apps can prevent unfortunate incidents like this ever again. Chris-marsh-usa (talk) 22:37, 2 June 2010 (UTC) Chris-Marsh-USA

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Talk page issue
You May Proceed Of If You Would Like to, I Will Do It, In case I Don't Know, I Will Come Back With Your Message.. Sorry For The Long Wait. --Lyoko2198 (talk) 16:21, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Copyright violation on NYC's MTA proposes service cuts for 2010
Hello, I understand that there are some issues on the article, but I don't believe that is any copyright violation. Also I think i fixed the POV issue. Thanks, -- Cocoaguy (talk) 21:27, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

 * Thanks for the welcome. I'll play with the article some more. Happy editing-- Cocoaguy (talk) 21:41, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

 * Yeah, I do think our paths have crossed in the past Cocoaguy (talk) 22:04, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

 * Ok I think its ready, I added a link to a local television news station. Cocoaguy (talk) 22:17, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for your support on my RfA, even if I did think it was an oppose at first glance! the wub "?!"  23:45, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

Climate contrarians in Copenhagen
Please join the discussion, if you can do it attentively, if you have some free 30 minutes?

I'm just afraid that this novice user Wikiwide, the author of the article, being probably a scientist (you just look at the first version of this article), has a very little understanding of what Wikinews is. And probably has lots of other work to do, is not interested, etc. Even the topic of climate contrarians near UNCCC sounds scientific, doesn't it? I think that if you revive this article, it will be very good Please be informed that only an experienced Wikinews user can manage with such significant and responsible task. Q/0/k 04:13, 16 December 2009 (UTC)
 * for Wikinews,
 * for this user, and
 * for the environment
 * (as some of the "skeptics" or
 * just common diesel car drivers can find this article realistic)

Today's quiz
Hi Sandman, due to an unfortunate error in this week's quiz one of the answers was wrong. Just a heads-up, please take a look at Wikinews talk:World News Quiz and adjust your score if necessary. Sorry. Tempodivalse [talk]  03:16, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

 * No worries. It didn't have any impact anyway. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 12:40, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

UK Wikinews Shorts: December 23, 2009
Can you please change the date to December 22, 2009 in the title? Thanks, Rayboy8  ( my talk ) ( my contributions ) 15:32, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry to have to ask you this, but can you please change "Wikinews Shorts:December 24, 2009" to "UK Wikinews Shorts: December 24, 2009"? It's just that I wasn't sure if all the articles that I would be writing about in this would be UK based. -- Rayboy8 ( my talk ) ( my contributions ) 20:38, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

I've just spotted a problem with the opinions page on this article and where it redirects. -- Rayboy8 ( my talk ) ( my contributions ) 20:48, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for the creation of Category:Aircraft hijackings. Much appreciated, Cirt (talk) 17:27, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

 * No problem. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:34, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

WTF!!!!???
Blood stop 4chan! --AtwoodChino20 (talk) 13:05, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

 * Eh... I think wtf is indeed the correct comment to make here. What have 4chan got to do with anything here? Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 13:07, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Your support for my RFA
I would like to thank you for supporting my successful RFA and for your confidence in me. I look forward to serving further the English Wikinews community in this new capacity. I shall take the new tasks required of an administrator on board step by step and will make the utmost effort to fulfil the role to the best of my abilities. Kind regards Александр Дмитрий (Alexandr Dmitri) (talk) 12:34, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

re. Water cooler
Regarding = Sorry if I irritated you. I just though displaying the image defaced the water cooler page too much, and would be better provided as a link. I wasn't sure whether to sign it or not since it wasn't really a comment. Tempodivalse [talk]  22:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

 * It's no big issue. I know you weren't trying to irk me so I don't mind, but it did a little bit. I deliberatly picked what seemed at first glance to be at the more extreme end of Commons since thats the most controversial aspect. Maybe just not sign at all? Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 22:43, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, no sig might be best. Also, if it's okay, I'll change the image caption since the issue is not to censor, but rather to provide warnings for instead. Cheers, Tempodivalse [talk]  22:50, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * It would have made the point more quickly if the image had not been obfuscated. It is the perfect illustration for Untreated syphilis among women up percent. --Brian McNeil / talk 22:47, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I truly despair at the "voice of tolerance and reason". --Brian McNeil / talk 23:14, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Some of it is to be despaired at ("Boobs! Ugh! I'm shocked!"), but to some extent it is an issue we probably needed to discuss. Not all of the community will have thought long and hard and seen a lot of the arguments already; I only have since censorship interests me to an extent. I remain confident the thread will help people realise the inherent problems with censorship. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 23:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I thought the Wikipedia link I posted might clue people in a bit, perhaps it went unread. If a free press is to act as the "watchmen" then it is up to said free press to decide what is appropriate material to present to the public. And, as I assume you'd agree, that can involve challenging what is legal and illegal in certain parts of the world. Words, I would assert, should be legal anywhere as a basic human right – the sunshine-and-shit principle of free speech. Censorship through the law can be a troublesome area, there are those who will fight tooth and nail to include what they find offensive. I understand why the government got the IWF to add hate speech to the blacklist criteria – it helps recruit morons to their cause. Ironically, the images they might choose to use can be far more newsworthy in illustrating what they're about than simply pretending they don't exist. I do understand the sorta-prudish concerns; but, people need to do their own background research into this and reevaluate their own position. Not censored is not censored, I can't give them all the same education as got me taken off one of the English Wikipedia OTRS queues (I sent a Mohammed image removal complainant a link to Wikipedia is not censored with a footnote see Autofellatio. --Brian McNeil / talk 23:34, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

 * It's a while since the written word has made me burst out laughing, congratulations for achieving it there. Yes, I can agree there. I have long fancied being prosecuted for having a copy of Virgin Killer; while technically it breaches the law as written I am confident that rights law would provide an adequate defence, even if I did have to spend several years fighting and go to Strasbourg to do it. I was disappointed to see the Girls Aloud obscenity thing dropped, that was similarly looking like it would be an entertaining ass-whipping for the police and CPS. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 23:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Alas, the polite "go blow yourself" response to cries for censorship is likely lost on 99.9% of the victims. Those interested in that particular article are likely socially awkward male teens going through the latter stages of puberty. --Brian McNeil / talk 00:04, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
 * In need of an instruction manual and helpful illustration. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 01:48, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

Latest Icesave story
If you're still about can you review the latest Icesave story Alexandr and I worked on? There's an issue with the details around the previous use of the veto. It isn't 100% well-sourced - even on Wikipedia. But, I've seen mention of it in google news archive summaries. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:44, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

 * It's a big article, but I'll see what I can do. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 15:55, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Many of the related news won't need read; the thing is they're readily-available background for readers. --Brian McNeil / talk 16:05, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Review of US closes embassy in Yemen
Ok, I understand the failed review. At the time I first wrote the article I only knew of the US embassy closing. But I never got around to changing the title because of the merger with the article US, UK embassies in Yemen close due to al-Qaeda threat. By the way, if you wouldn't mind helping me merge... Cocoaguytalkcontribs‽ 19:05, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

 * I don't know if you're done by now but if not I'll take a look. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:33, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

 * It would be a big, hard job. Both articles could use some copyediting as well. I just don't have the heart for it. It is quite an interesting event, though, so if you are lucky I may try and do some of the work. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:39, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

I'm a noob
I am a editor on the en wikipedia and I am interested in helping out here. I have never been much for writing article, although that may change. I have usually been involved in gnomish activities and meta discussions. Can you point me to the best place for me to jump in?--Adamfinmo (talk) 22:05, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Category
Looks good so far. Nice idea. ;) Cirt (talk) 22:06, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

 * Wasn't actually my idea, I just suddenly thought we had it. I want a murder one as well. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 22:07, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

Liquid diamond found to be like water
BRS, are you going to add anything to Liquid diamond found to be like water before it gets marked stale by someone? I'm holding off as I know you were thinking of adding some OR. Regards --Александр Дмитрий (Alexandr Dmitri) (talk) 06:36, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

INDECT followup
Any chance of getting you online (IRC) this evening? As you might've seen from emails I've got a very interesting line on INDECT. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:55, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

 * I'll try and make some talk time. No promises, but I'll do my best. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:02, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

en-WP ArbCom
Most amused that we also meet at en-WP ArbCom. I was recently appointed a trainee clerk there. --Александр Дмитрий (Alexandr Dmitri) (talk) 12:54, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

Sorry abot that edit.
I just felt that the Multiple lines describing The "Turnout depite snow and rain" to be a bit redundant, is all. wait..this isnt a quote... 164.116.47.180 (talk) 15:45, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

Also, Unrealated question, but what are those red and green numbers that appear near someones name when you go to the Recent Changes screen? 164.116.47.180 (talk) 16:07, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
 * (Sorry for butting in here, BRS, but i couldn't resist answering a question.) The numbers indicate how many characters of text were added to or removed from the page. The number is green if that's the amount that was added, red (and negative) if it was the amount that was removed. Tempodivalse [talk]  16:09, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

 * No problem Tempo, I was away anyway. Thanks. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 16:41, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

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Brit English
Whoops, I didn't know about that one. Sorry. -- Mike moral  ♪♫  20:50, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

Begging a review
Any chance you can do a review on UK loses appeal to conceal Binyam Mohamed torture? Kept sources to a minimum, but did draw from the related news and Today programme transcript. --Brian McNeil / talk 19:15, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

 * I'll do it, unless you've got someone on IRC to. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:50, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Wp attitudes
I see that you are a multiwiki user. I've found that Wikipedia to be a very hostile place in terms of trying to keep useful stuff from being deleted, driving me nuts! - Stillwaterising (talk) 00:57, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

Sorry you're having an emergency in your world. Thanks for the referral. - Stillwaterising (talk) 08:13, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

 * Thanks. I'm back from the emergency itself, but I'm leaving the notice up for the time being since I'll mostly be staying away from my computer. I'm only really active here and Wikipedia (admin on both, Arbcom here). Wikipedia is almost a dirty word here; the irony is that even though a typical 24 hours here would earn me a civility block in the Other Place, I find Wikinews to be a more relaxed, easier going project. Of course, with the community small here it helps that in any given argument you know who you're arguing with, and often have done for years. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 12:44, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

LQT deletion
I played around with LQT in the labs, so I believe you missed a few. -- Mike moral  ♪♫  18:20, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

 * There's nothing wrong with any of those comments, or am I missing something? Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 18:25, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

 * Whoops, I'm missing it. Sorry, Mike  moral  ♪♫  18:29, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

 * It's ok. Something you can help me with - do I need to do anything to ensure the next reply is threaded properly? So far it seems to recognise that I've deleted something so the gap in the naming sequence isn't a problem. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 18:32, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

 * I don't think so, but I didn't expect no gap. The labs are there for testing. -- Mike moral  ♪♫  18:39, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

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I'm willing to help MW out here. I'd still like to see him unblocked on WP (I've been talking to him via email for a few weeks and I'm confident it would be a good thing) but if I can be of assistance here, I'm more than happy to oblige. Best, HJMitchell  You rang?   22:09, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Apologies, I like to keep things one place or I get confused sop I replied to your reply on my talk page ;-)! HJ Mitchell  Penny for your thoughts?   22:48, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

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Thank you for your supporting vote. I very much appreciate it. PSD27 (talk) 19:42, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks
Hi, thanks for the welcome, and thanks for passing my first article! I see that you moved the title - do you think it would be better at "Rwandan army officer sentenced to 25 years for genocide" or is it Ok as it is? I meant to put it as Rwandan not Rwanda - that was a typo, but maybe it's ok as it is. --Belovedfreak (talk) 22:19, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Dude, Chill
In regards to this. I know you got shit going on IRL, and we all have bad days... but stop antagonizing the newbies. Granted the newbies don't always help their case... but still. If someone asks you to tone down the language, try to at least play nice. Not everyone appreciates our usual level of bullshit around here. -- Shakata Ga Nai ^_^ 02:57, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Wikinews:Requests for arbitration
(Soy Rebelde v. Blood Red Sandman & Microchip08) I have requested and arbitration. Per the format, consider this satisfying the "Confirmation that all parties are aware of the request" requisite. --Soy Rebelde (talk) 06:51, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Civility
Do not make threats against me. Do not put words in my mouth. Keep this to arbitration. --Soy Rebelde (talk) 18:18, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Response to your recent comments:
 * You used that word; never mind that you set out to antagonize someone new to WN, that was just petty. I also could have lived with the other colorful language for the same reason; petty. However, a combination of these made it difficult and I proceeded to address it in a manner parallel to the offense and which follows protocol.
 * Ultimately, the issue is: Are you the type of person that will allow this behavior to continue and do you understand what it means to be on the receiving end of it? The problem is, I think the answer to the latter part of that question is yes and consider it the very reason you did it in the first place.
 * You should know a handful of your WN peers have your back and I'm pretty sure I've made some "Wikinemies" from what was nothing more than an intention to contribute a proposal at the watercooler. People are calling me a terrorist (via a headline no less), amongst other things; not to mention WN is now plagued with that word; as is my discussion page. I have not entertained the hazing or exposed myself to reading offensive material that took others time to write. You are not helping the issue and only contributing to a hazmat area.
 * Wiki is a foundation open to everyone, that receives funding from donations and is meant to embrace and enhance the world. It is not a private club made up of exclusive members with organized underground network of rules.
 * I would appreciate if from here forth, every communication between us regarding this issue be through higher means; or not, just don't be surprised if you do not receive any response. --Soy Rebelde (talk) 19:12, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Protection
Can you protect my page? -- Mike moral  ♪♫  00:31, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

 * ✅ Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 00:33, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

 * Thanks. It was getting really annoying that I couldn't block the guy. -- Mike moral  ♪♫  00:35, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

 * No problem. Brian is playing with the settings now. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 00:36, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

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"Rochdale gaff"
Hey, any chance you could restore or userfy that for me- I'm in the process of getting the WP admin who restored it to provide me with the history so I can give attribution to the original authors. Best, HJ Mitchell  Penny for your thoughts?   17:40, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
 * OK, I'll get back to you. Thanks for your help. Always a pleasure to bump into you :). HJ Mitchell  Penny for your thoughts?   17:45, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Looks like there's not much to be done and I've had it re-deleted back on WP. Thanks for your help, though. HJ Mitchell  Penny for your thoughts?   17:54, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

Briefs
I contacted James Pain a while back but when he never replied I just decided to re-launch AW myself. I've rebuilt a lot of the infrastructure to make doing these easier and to spread out the responsibilities so that no one person feels like they need to do everything. Hopefully, in time, more people will want to take part. It would be great if you want to write briefs whenever you can. Don't worry if you can't do them all the time, just jump in whenever you want to and do as many or as few as you are comfortable doing. I have a Audio Wikinews/Workspace page set up for scheduling and on the discussion tab is where all the discussion takes place when making the show. Really, all that is needed is to sign up on the schedule and then as stories are posted on the discussion tab, just add "working" and your time stamp under the story. Once you have the brief written, just post the text under that. Thank you for your interest and I really look forward to having you on board! Turtlestack (talk) 20:22, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

UK elections: Hung parliament, Cameron to negotiate with Liberal Democrats
I normally dislike pestering people to review articles like this, but ... any chance you could review - or get someone else to review - the above article, when you get a chance? I'd like to get this news out as quickly as possible while it's still fresh, and nobody on IRC is the least bit interested in publishing. Most of it is quotes, so it's actually not as hard to fact-check as it may firs appear. Cheers, Tempodivalse [talk]  16:34, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

Wikimedia founder Jimbo Wales moves to purge pornography from Commons
Hi again. This article really needs to happen, in my opinion, because it is already available to the public and if it doesn't publish it will add to Wikimedia's shame and darken the reputation of Wikinews. - Stillwaterising (talk) 07:51, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

Disagree with comment deletion
Hi Blood Red Sandman. I'd like to talk to you about this comments page that you deleted. It appears that the comment was mainly a criticism of Wikinews, which I think should be deleted only if it's extremely offensive or disruptive. To remove mild criticisms of our own website would seem to go against free speech (albeit limited) and the very purpose of the comments page, IMO. Without criticism we can never improve as a news source, and I think that comments such as the one you deleted should be kept. Thoughts? Benny the mascot (talk) 10:55, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

 * I disagree. No actual criticism was made. The aim of the game was to trigger an argument. Had they said "very bad website the layout is poor" that would be fine. They are merely causing trouble. They want a reaction, preferably upset people leaping to the defence - but they don't really care what reaction, so long as they get one. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 10:58, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Canada keeping eye on Deepwater Horizon spill
We have updated the article with newer sources, and I would like to point out that its mildly an OR article, considering no one has ever reported this before, so I feel that it is newsworthy. I was hoping you could re-review it? ☠ Travis "TeamColtra" McCrea  ☠ - (T)(C) 00:30, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

 * Hi Coltra. I was away for the night (I'm a Scot) when you contacted me. It looks like someone else has done it now. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 11:25, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Supreme Court
You're going to make me write a story about the UK Supreme Court now, aren't you?! Bencherlite (talk) 21:09, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Poker
Is not a Human Right.

I'm rather surprised you put that on the article. --Brian McNeil / talk 22:35, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

My mistake!
Thanks to pointing out my mistake, now i should have done it right. Best regards!

Failed article about Obama and appointment
Just come here to rant really. I have had to correct basic stuff on just about every article up for review at the moment, from broken Wikilinks to incorrectly formatted and ordered dates via copyediting, adding infoboxes, adding categories to uncategorised articles up for priority review and a whole host of WN:SG no-nos. I shall point them this away next time someone complains that articles are not reviewed fast enough (especially when people insist on putting in 15 sources). End of rant. --Александр Дмитрий (Alexandr Dmitri) (talk) 12:47, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

 * Your rant was very welcome :). And people wonder why it takes so long for their articles to get reviewed. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 12:57, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Just out of curiousity
Who conducted the Saville Inquiry? Was it really seated under Trimble? -  Amgine | t 17:51, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

 * My apologies for poor phrasing. Under which government's auspices was the inquiry seated? That is, did the UK pay for this, or did NI? In the former case, then the UK released the report, which is what it appears to be in other sources. I'm only mildly curious as I assume there is little fact to be discernible in the entire fiasco, just spin. -  Amgine | t 18:14, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

 * Or we could be forthright and state the United Kingdom allowed the report to be released... but that might be a bit too blunt. I'm actually surprised Cameron allowed it so soon, but will avoid drawing any conclusions from it. -  Amgine | t 18:20, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

Wikinews interviews Chiaki Hayashi, Asian Projects Coordinator at Creative Commons
Hi BRS, As per our IRC discussion yeterday, are you going to improve subject article.
 * In Japan, some major universities Kyoto University, Keio University, Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition using Creative Commons ...--221.120.250.76 (talk) 19:21, 17 June 2010 (UTC)

 * Question 8: In Japan, some major universities, such as Kyoto University, Keio University, Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition, using Creative Commons licenses for their content so we also have that kind of open projects. In creative industry, Loftwork Inc. is also using Creative Commons and we also have photo sharing website Photozo, its similar to Flickr and also have Japanese Wikinews, [[w:Japanese Wikipedia|] and

"President" Obama
I was under the impression that you were supposed to address foreign leaders as president/prime minister/title ______, as a sign of respect. You'll notice serious print journalists, at least on the first mention, will write in the title. -- Poe Joe (talk) 16:05, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

 * Excuse me for butting in. This convention applies in some countries.  In others it is Mister/Missus/Doctor, and some places like to use the first name at first mention.  --InfantGorilla (talk) 18:37, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

 * Butting in is perfectly discourteous, rude, and inappropriate. Which is why I do it myself from time to time :). More seriously, I was mistaken in which part of my edits Joe was commenting on. I'm happy enough to let this stand; some may argue pleonasm, but there is some functional meaning in reminding people of rank and title. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:22, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

Mention their title the first time and then pick either their last name or the title to address them as for the rest of the article.

P.s this sub-heading made me think of the birther movement, "president might be born in Hawii, might be born in Africa" Obama =P

H.R.H Sovereign King Bradley The Great, Autocrat of All Australia talk  09:35, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Lol. The Birthers are a bunch of morons. I fear the States are gonna get Palin in government. That will be a sad day for humanity: the day we lost the US.

 * I want an independant candidate to get in over there. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:19, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

interviews
whats the policy on publishing interviews? H.R.H Sovereign King Bradley The Great, Autocrat of All Australia talk  11:06, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

 * If you interviewed someone, see WN:OR. Hope that helps while BRS is offline. --InfantGorilla (talk) 17:32, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Basically what IG said. We are very strict on checking out the veracity of interviews and the like, though, until you build up a reputation. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:10, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

AOL
/me turns on sickening voice synth... "You've Got Mail!" -- Brian McNeil (alt. account) /alt-talk • main talk 20:36, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Received Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 20:41, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
 * And more email. ;-) -- Brian McNeil (alt. account) /alt-talk • main talk 13:42, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

BNZ v Amgine correction
Hi, Blood Red Sandman. I've posted a comment regarding your removal here. Cheers! Benny the mascot (talk) 16:02, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Case filed. :) Benny the mascot (talk) 16:52, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Noted, thank you. *Grumbles about never agreeing to actually do anything as an arbitrator* ;) Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:24, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * What the fuck is Benny up to this time? -- Brian McNeil (alt. account) /alt-talk • main talk 18:54, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Lol. If he really wants to kill it, I won't miss it. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:01, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, if he wants to pound sand and try and circumvent ArbCom authority, ... I've popcorn at the ready. -- Brian McNeil (alt. account) /alt-talk • main talk 19:07, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Policy changes
Generally policy changes are discussed at the water cooler, or at least discussed *somewhere* before being implemented. -  Amgine | t 16:42, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

 * <giggles> -  Amgine | t 16:46, 10 July 2010 (UTC)
 * THIS IS SPARTA!!!! -- Brian McNeil (alt. account) /alt-talk • main talk 16:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

David Reutimann wins 2010 NASCAR race in Joliet, Illinois
I fixed that one quote. I didn't see any more, so how is it now? It is also the first one of mine to have been failed. -- Nascar 1996  22:48, 11 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I am going to remove it. -- Nascar 1996  23:18, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Re: WN:ARCHIVE
Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be sure to follow this. Tyrol5 (talk) 17:12, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Congrats...
Congrats on 8,888 edits! —MC10 (T•C•L)  01:25, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

 * Thanks! Cool number... Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 10:21, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Myself
Hello, I would like to see your up to date vote on my reviewer nomination. If you havn't notice (I know you have) I have created more articles and I have copedited an article or two. -- Nascar 1996  04:01, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

 * I'm on it. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 10:21, 13 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Hello, could you help me by telling me where the scripts are for vector and monobook? -- Nascar 1996  15:50, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Certificate of participation
Furthermore you came in third. Good work! Bawolff ☺☻ 08:49, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

CU request
I have dealt with your CU request -- Sken   my talk 17:57, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

 * Thanks a lot, Skenmy. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:59, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

RE: Actress Patricia Neal dies aged 84
You are right, i thought i was logged in but after doing the edits i found out that i wasn't logged in. by the way, what does "hide your IP" mean? -- Srin  ivas  13:34, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

And it would be nice if you review this too, otherwise it may go stale. Flash floods kill over a hundred in India, 500 missing -- Srin  ivas  13:36, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

 * Okay, if you suggest so, do hide my IP and, of course, thanks. -- Srin  ivas  13:38, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

New Messages
Hello, you have new messages here. -- Nascar 1996  14:36, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Downed Airplane
If you could, would you please re-review Former US Senator Ted Stevens and former NASA chief Sean O'Keefe aboard downed airplane? It seems ready to be okay'd, and definitely overcame all the issues you pointed out. Aido2002 (talk) 16:55, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Vandalism?
I didnt mean any harm i was just voicing my opinion thats all. --Sorcagei (talk) 21:13, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

I would like my IP hidden
Hello. Yes, if you could, I'd like my IP hidden. Sometimes I forget to log in, so I edit with my IP by accident. Thanks, --Shankarnikhil88 (talk) 21:37, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

William_Pietri
If memory serves he is one of the foundation employees doing work on flaggedRevs (Specifically I think he was involved with making it palatable to the picky en wikipedians). He was probably given temp reviewer so he could see how we use the extension over here. Just in case you were curious. Bawolff ☺☻ 20:58, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

William Pietri
(show/hide) 20:21, 13 August 2010 Blood Red Sandman (Talk | contribs) changed group membership for User:William Pietri from Reviewers to (none)  (Huh? WTF? Why does this random guy have Reviewer?)

Just to respond to that: I'm not sure, but my speculation would be that it's due to the contract he had with the Foundation. He was the project manager for the flagged revs deployment on English Wikipedia. Philippe (WMF) (talk) 01:00, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

 * err.... I just realized this was pointed out above. Philippe (WMF) (talk) 01:01, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

 * Lol. Never mind :P Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 01:13, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
 * You really do spy on us don't you Philippe? :P. Bawolff ☺☻ 01:23, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Hey, I like this project. It gets a little more of my attention than some others because I love the concept of citizen journalism.  But "spy"?  Such an ugly word... no, no spying here :)  Philippe (WMF) (talk) 15:10, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
 * lol, don't worry, you're always welcome here. Bawolff ☺☻ 16:39, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Haha. And I was all set for Wikimedia Foundation staff member admits spying on volunteer contributors. :p Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:09, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Probably unnecessary to create that story... wouldn't it be easier to just use ?  Philippe (WMF) (talk) 19:35, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that works. I'll go get Diego to populate it with his bot. :p Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 19:47, 15 August 2010 (UTC)

Flagged revs RFP
I don't know if this is intended, but you don't seem to have signed this edit. Kayau (talk · contribs) 13:56, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

 * Why would I? Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 17:16, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

 * In Wikipedia the closing admin (or non-admin, in NACs' case) signs the decision. And Mikemoral signed the one down there too. Kayau (talk · contribs) 05:38, 15 August 2010 (UTC)

 * I saw no point in signing because I made no real comment, just a brief note recording the outcome. Tempo, I think, really sealed it as a trend for people to sign even these but I've never seen the point. Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 11:22, 15 August 2010 (UTC)

Heh.
<rc> Special:Log/delete revision * Blood Red Sandman * changed revision visibility of Flagged revisions/Requests for permissions: hid content, username for 1 revision: Hide exposed IP address: Diego's just jealous he can't do this

 * Haha. Diego Grez return fire 17:28, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

 * :) Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 18:01, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

Commissioned piece - check email
Just got first commissioned piece. Check yer mail. I'll be off the train and in the house in a half hour.

700 words on Net Neutrality? Piece of cake. --Brian McNeil / talk 21:47, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

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Australian rules football: Gippsland Football League heavyweights clash, Maffra go two games clear

June 6, 2010 The Gippsland Football League heavyweights Traralgon and Maffra clashed at the Maffra Recreation Reserve in the first of their possibly four meetings this year. Maffra hold top spot ahead of they have their first bye.

The Gippsland Football League is officially known as the Gippsland League.

The two teams last met in the 2009 grand final where Maffra won with a goal after the final siren. On that day Maffra kicked 7-27 (69) to Traralgon's 9-12 (66). In their previous regular season meetings, they traded victories - each winning their away match.

Maffra were a game clear going into this games thaks to Traralgon having a bye the week before. Both teams have one loss on there records, Maffra to Sale by one point and Traralgon to Leongatha.

According to last Thursday's Latrobe Valley Express, Traralgon's Rohan Hore was expected to come back into the senior side.

The Gippsland League is the only major Australian rules football competition in the Gippsland region according to the Victorian Country Football League.

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For the first quarter, Traralgon doubled Maffra's centre clearances and were ahead on inside fifties. They kicked three goals and three behinds to Maffra's two goals and two behinds.

Despite not letting Maffra run away with the reversal of these stats, indicating what could be argued a good contest, Traralgon could only kick three more goals for the match, all in the third quarter.

Final scores - Maffra going two games clear at home 15-11 101 to Traralgon 6-13 49.


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Wikinews:Briefs/June 2, 2010

Promo
Today on Wikinews : Israel plans to release all remaining activists from the Gaza incident; twelve people are killed in the UK during a series of violent shootings; Al and Tipper Gore decided to end their marriage and, in history, Rome is sacked - again.

Today is Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. I'm Dan Harlow and this is Wikinews.

Israel may free all Gaza flotilla detainees, Israel to release activists arrested in flotilla raid (0:32)
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has decided that Israel will not prosecute or continue to hold the activists it captured from the six ship "Gaza Freedom flotilla", seized in the Gaza flotilla raid by Israeli naval forces in international waters. Israel plans to release all of the activists it arrested in its raid sometime today, as it comes under fire for its actions in the incident.

Although some reports indicated that more had died, it's now believed that nine people were killed in the Israeli attack on the convoy, although one witness had put the death toll as high as sixteen. The details of the raid still remain unclear and repatriated flotilla activists have challenged the Israeli version of the deadly raid.

The origins of the raid are still unclear; Israel says that their troops had opened fire in self-defense after being attacked when they boarded a ship. Other reports from witnesses said that there had been only wooden sticks on board the vessels under the control of activists, however, and an Israeli official said that troops had attacked while still overhead the ships in helicopters.

The attack has been widely condemned by the international community, especially Turkey, whose prime minister called the incident a "bloody massacre." A statement from Turkey's Parliament said that "[t]his attack was an open violation of United Nations rules and international law." Turkey has already recalled its ambassador to Israel, a move that came on Monday, and according to the Israeli media, families of Israeli diplomats are being evicted from Turkey.

Israel's defense minister, Ehud Barak, visited troops who had been involved in the incident, saying that "[w]e need to always remember that we aren't North America or Western Europe, we live in the Middle East, in a place where there is no mercy for the weak and there aren't second chances for those who don't defend themselves."

Meanwhile, hundreds of Gazans are using the newly opened Egyptian Rafah Border Crossing which is allowing in food and medical supplies as well as sick and injured Palestinians out who are seeking medical treatment.

Manhunt in Cumbria, United Kingdom, after series of shootings (2:42)
As Israel attempts to deal with the international fallout from the violence off the coast of Gaza, police in the UK have confirmed that twelve people had been killed with a further twenty five injured, three critically for a series of shootings that occurred in Whitehaven, Seascale and Egremont at a total of thirty different crime scenes.

After an intensive manhunt, police found the body of the prime suspect, 52 year old local man Derrick Bird, a taxi driver. The first of Bird's victims was a fellow taxi driver shot in Whitehaven at about 10.30 local time, with the following victims being shot at random as Bird drove down the west coast. Originally driving a Citroën Picasso, he was later said to be on foot when he crashed his vehicle.

Members of the public were advised police to stay indoors and for those who saw him not to approach but rather to inform police. During the incident, the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant was locked down for the first time in its history. The manhunt covered the Boot and Scafell Pike area and around 2:00pm local time, the Deputy Chief Constable of Cumbria reported that a body believed to be Bird was found in a wood near Boot with a firearm, apparently having turned the weapon on himself.

The affected area is popular with hikers, and currently, many schools across England are on half term, meaning pupils have no classes.

Home Secretary Theresa May is due to make a statement on the incident to the House of Commons tomorrow.

 * Music Credit "Too Quiet, -Not Enough Noise- (soundprank's bitmix)" by s o u n d p r a n k

US Supreme Court relaxes strict interpretation of self incrimination ruling (4:55)
In a 5–4 decision on Tuesday, the US Supreme Court ruled that once a suspect of a criminal investigation is informed of his right to remain silent, he must specifically invoke that right if he does not want his words to be used against him.

The case involved a fatal shooting in 2000 in Michigan committed by Van Chester Thompkins. Before questioning, he was informed of his rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to consult an attorney, but Thompkins did not tell the officer he wished to invoke those rights. During questioning, the suspect gave few, limited responses.

After about two hours and forty-five minutes, however, the interrogator asked "Do you pray to God to forgive you for shooting that boy down?" Thompkins replied "yes". Even though he refused to sign a confession, that one-word statement was used against him in trial, and Thompkins was convicted of first-degree murder.

The conviction was upheld by Michigan state courts and a federal district court, but was overturned by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court disagreed and subsequently reinstated the conviction.

In the case, designated Berghuis v. Thompkins, the high court's conservative majority observed that since he was already informed of his rights, the defendant waived those rights when he voluntarily made an incriminating statement during interrogation. The majority opinion was written by Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito.

The court's decision continues a recent trend of siding with the police and restricting the rights of criminal suspects. In her dissenting opinion, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the decision is a step back from protections against forced self incrimination as provided for in the landmark 1966 case Miranda v. Arizona. She was joined by the court's other three liberal associate justices: John Paul Stevens, Steven Breyer, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

While the US Supreme Court was handing down its decision, the Swiss Supreme Court was also hard at work, but the stakes were quite different.

Poker's all about luck, says Swiss Supreme Court (6:57)
The Supreme Court in Lausanne, Switzerland ruled that Texas hold 'em poker is a game of luck, rather than a game of skill. As a result, only casinos can host poker tournaments in Switzerland. Private games with friends, even where money is at stake, are still permitted under the ruling.

Poker tournaments had been growing in popularity in the country, with many events held in hotels and bars. Such venues do not have to pay the 50% tax on profits levied on licensed casinos, nor comply with regulations combating money laundering and gambling addiction. Poker is now categorized alongside roulette and slot machines, which as games of luck can only be played inside casinos. Mathematics, strategy, and bluffing were less important in determining the result than chance, said the judges, overturning a lower court ruling to the opposite effect, and disagreeing with the stance of the country's Federal Gaming Commission.

Before the ruling, it had been estimated by the Swiss Federation of Casinos that there were about 100 unlicensed poker tournaments every weekend. A Swiss poker website, SwissPokerTour.ch, has described the result as "a black day for all amateur poker players in Switzerland."

Some poker players may have an even harder time anteing up as

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9,000 jobs in a $1 billion restructuring plan (8:19)
Hewlett-Packard (HP) expects to lose 9,000 jobs between now and 2013 in a US$1 billion (£686m) restructuring plan.

The 9,000 jobs losses will be in the enterprise services division, but the company expects to add about 6,000 employees to its sales and delivery teams.

HP commented in a statement, "As a result of productivity gains and automation, HP expects to eliminate roughly 9,000 positions over a multi-year period to reinvest for further growth and to increase shareholder value"

HP will invest in fully automated data centers as it makes operational changes in its Internet technology services business. HP said the restructuring will generate savings of $500–700 million (about €407–571 million) in net savings after reinvestment.

Hewlett-Packard has around 300,000 employees and is the world's largest technology company by sales. HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

While many workers are being forced to find new opportunities, at least one has decided just to quit all together.

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to resign (9:24)
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama resigned today, following a controversial move regarding a US military base.

Hatoyama told a nationwide news broadcast that he will step down after a broken campaign promise to move a US Marine base off the southern island of Okinawa. The decision to resign followed poor poll ratings for Japan's Democratic Party in an upcoming parliamentary election. Members of the party have called for Hatoyama's resignation in order to preserve their chances of victory in the election. He is expected to formally resign before a meeting of party leaders today.

Hatoyama had previously won a landslide election last August, but his approval ratings of late were around 20%. He will likely be succeeded by current Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan. Hatoyama also mentioned a series of financial scandals that had plagued him in his decision to resign. Democratic Party secretary-general Ichiro Ozawa, who was involved in the scandals, also agreed to leave when asked by Hatoyama. He will be the fourth Japanese leader in a row to resign without being in office for a year.

Hatoyama had made a deal Friday with US president Barack Obama retain the Marine base on Okinawa, citing threats to both countries' national security, but the agreement was strongly opposed in Japan. His resignation means that the deal may not go through after all.

As Yukio Hatoyama joins the ranks of former politicians,

Former Vice President of the United States Al Gore and longtime wife Tipper separating (10:58)
Former US Vice President Al Gore announced earlier today that he would separate from Tipper Gore, his wife of 40 years. The Gores called the decision "mutual."

In an e-mail to close friends, Al and Tipper Gore said that they would not make additional comments. The message was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Gore family. A family friend said, "There isn't anyone else. They just want to go their separate ways."

In the e-mail, Al and Tipper Gore said that "This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together, following a process of long and careful consideration."

The announcement was met with surprise in Washington, D.C. Both were raised around the city, and met at a high school dance. 62-year-old Al Gore was the Vice President of the United States during the Clinton presidency and lost the 2000 US presidential election to George W. Bush. He also received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts concerning climate change. 61-year-old Tipper Gore is a professional photographer and co-founded the Parents Music Resource Center. On May 19, the couple observed their 40th wedding anniversary. The Gores have four children.

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Jetstar to offer iPads as an in-flight entertainment option (13:04)
Jetstar Airways, a Qantas owned Australian low-cost airline, has announced plans to trial Apple iPads as an in-flight entertainment option. This trial would make Jetstar one of the first airlines in the world to offer the iPad.

Starting later this month, Jetstar plans to begin a two-week trial, during which passengers will have the option to rent iPads for $10AU on domestic flights longer than an hour. Thirty iPads would be available on each test plane. These devices would be preloaded with games, e-books, music and video content. Internet access however will be disabled as per Jetstar's policy on internet connected devices, said spokeswoman Andrea Wait.

The iPads offered by Jetstar, will be specially customized by Bluebox Avionics. Bluebox Avionics, at present, is the only company to offer iPads as part of an in-flight entertainment system. Jetstar will be the first to offer the Bluebox Avionics iPad based systems, though, Bluebox Avionics has said the system will be available to other airlines soon.

Shortly following the initial release of the iPad, Jetstar chief information officer Stephen Tame speculated that the iPad "may lead in the future the end of airline in-flight entertainment systems". Depending on the results of the trial, iPads may replace existing Jetstar in-flight entertainment systems.

Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan said he expected the iPads to be very popular during the trial. If the trial is successful, the airline would “be looking to roll out the devices across our entire domestic and international network later in the year"

Chile announces official list of players for South Africa Football World Cup (14:40)
Finally, in sports, Chile has announced its official list of players for South Africa Football World Cup.

The team did however cut Roberto Cereceda, a player from Colo-Colo, from the list. Chilean press had pointed out that Cereceda was the most probable player to be discarded, although Marcelo Bielsa, coach of the football team, said some weeks ago that his inclusion in the list was not being discussed.

For the complete list of players on the final team, please visit wikinews.org

On this day in history (15:10)

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In 455, the second of three barbarian sacks of Rome, the sack of 455, came at the hands of the Vandals, then at war with the usurping Western Roman Emperor Petronius Maximus.

In 440s, the Vandal king Genseric and the Roman Emperor Valentinian III, had betrothed their children, Huneric and Eudocia, to strengthen their alliance, reached in 442 with a peace treaty. The marriage had to be delaye, however, as Eudocia was too young at the time.

In 455 Valentinian was killed, and Petronius Maximus rose to the throne. Petronius married Valentinian's widow, Licinia Eudoxia, and had his son Palladius marry Eudocia; in this way Petronius was hoping to strengthen his bond with the Theodosian dynasty, a Roman family that rose to eminence in the waning days of the Roman Empire.

This move, however, damaged Genseric's ambitions. The king of the Vandals claimed that the broken betrothal between Huneric and Eudocia was an invalidation of his peace treaty with Valentinian, and set sail to attack Rome.

Upon the Vandal arrival, according to the chronicler Prosper of Aquitaine, Pope Leo I requested that Genseric not destroy the ancient city or murder its inhabitants. Genseric agreed and the gates of Rome were thrown open to him and his men. Maximus, who fled rather than fight the Vandal warlord, was killed by a Roman mob outside the city, possibly together with his son Palladius.

There is, however, some debate over the severity of the Vandal sack. The sack of 455 is generally seen by historians as being more thorough than the Visigothic sack of 410, because the Vandals plundered Rome for fourteen days whereas the Visigoths spent only three days in the city.

The cause of most controversy, however, is the claim that the sack was relatively "clean", in that there was little murder and violence, and the Vandals did not burn the buildings of the city. This interpretation seems to stem from Prosper's claim that Leo managed to persuade Genseric to refrain from violence. However, Victor of Vita, an African bishop of the Province of Byzacena, records how many shiploads of captives arrived in Africa from Rome, with the purpose of being sold into slavery. Similarly, the Byzantine historian Procopius reports how at least one church was burnt down.

It would be nearly 100 years before Rome was once again sacked, this time in 546 by the Gothic king Totila, but Rome's influence and glory had faded and Europe began to splinter into various feudal states with only the Byzantine's in Constantinople left to carry on the tradition and wealth of knowledge of the empire.

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An episode of the British  has been postponed after it was due to air on the same day as a string of shootings in Cumbria occurred. The episode, due to be broadcast on last night, featured a siege and hostage situation heavily involving guns. The soap was replaced with an episode of . ITV released a statement "ITV has postponed tonight's episode of Coronation Street out of respect to those affected by today's tragedy. Coronation Street will be replaced by a compilation episode of TV Burp."

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