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Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop on operating budgets at 6 p.m. at City Hall. That will be followed by a public hearing on a water and sewer study.
Paige Shuman was named Bryan County High School homecoming queen on Friday night.
Bryan County 4-H members Jasmine Tapper and Christian Shellman, front, along with Bryan County 4-H director Trish West, attended the most recent meeting of the Bryan County Commission. There, they got an opportunity to have their photo taken with Commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed and commissioners Jimmy Henderson, Wade Price, Carter Infinger, Steve Myers and Noah Covington.
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With McAllister Elementary set to open in South Bryan in August 2015, Bryan County Schools will hold a series of community forums beginning Nov. 6 to get feedback on districting, as school officials figure out how to set elementary school attendance lines.
The 16th Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival presented by Southern Eagle Distributing got under way Friday morning by giving special needs kids and their families some fun.
A Friday morning crash involving a tanker truck which rolled down an embankment at the I-95 North exit on Highway 144 has shut that ramp until crews can clean up spilled oil and clear the scene.
A Pooler man reported to be a soldier is facing charges of taking "inappropriate" photos of a woman at a Richmond Hill tanning salon last week.
Get ready for some fun when Pembroke and the Downtown Development Authority host the city's annual 5K/10K and festival on Oct. 25.
Ford Plantation showcased the $7-million redesign of its Pete Dye-designed golf course to national and local media Friday.
Richmond Hill's Lou Gambill was named the top Georgia Recreation and Parks Association volunteer in the state Thursday night in Tybee Island. Gambill volunteers with South Bryan County Recreation Department and is known locally as Mr. Baseball for his work with kids.
The sound of dogs barking was very likely music to Wendy Bolton's ears Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond Hill City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to raise water and sewer rates for the city's roughly 4,800 customers beginning in January, blaming the increases on state mandates and a potential shortfall of $25 million in the city's coffers in a decade.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that burned a home and at 45 Meadows Road on Monday morning in south Bryan County, Bryan County Emergency Services Director Freddy Howell said.
By now, chances are you have heard of Mike Viti, the former Army fullback and West Point graduate, a member of the United State Military Academy's class of 2008 who won a Bronze star while serving as an artillery officer in Afghanistan.
Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to discuss a proposed revision to the Richmond Hill Plantation master plan regarding property at the corner of Port Royal Road and Sterling Links Way.


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Friday, the 17th of October, 1656.
War with Spaine.
Thanksgiving Day.
War with Spain.
Bishops Lands.
London Assessment.
Prize Office.
War with Spain.
THE Lord Broghill reports A Declaration, setting
forth the Grounds and Reasons of undertaking the
War with Spaine: Which was read; and, upon the
Question, re-committed to the Commitee appointed to
bring it in: And that Lord Whitlock, Mr. Noell, Master
of the Rolls, Colonel Sidenham, Major-General Goffe,
Lord Chief Justice Glyn, Mr. Solicitor, be added to this
The Lord Lambert reports that the Committee, appointed for that Purpose, did Yesterday, according to
the Order of the House, attend his Highness, with the
Narrative, and Order for the Thanksgiving, on the 5th
of November next: And his Highness did give his
Consent thereunto.
Ordered, That this Narrative and Order be forthwith
printed and published.
The House, according to former Order, took up the
Debate touching the Spanish War, and the Assistance
Colonel Sidenham reports three several Papers; the one
intituled, An Estimate of all such Debts as are chargeable
upon the Treasury of the Navy, both as to Wages, Stores,
and Provisions, &c. Dated 16 Octobris 1656.
The Second was intituled, An Estimate of the present
State of the Pay of the Forces in England, Scotland, and
Ireland; and what they are in Arrear, till the 29th of
September 1656.
The Third, dated October 11, 1656, was intituled,
Monies due and charged upon the Receipt of his Highness's Exchequer, by several Letters Patents, and Letters
of Privy Seal.
The House, according to former Order, was this Day
resolved into a Grand Committee upon this Business.
Mr. Speaker left the Chair.
Master of the Rolls was called to the Chair.
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.
The Master of the Rolls reports from the Grand Committee, Several Votes of the said Grand Committee: And
thereupon, it was
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to take into
Consideration, the Arrears of Excise, payable by several
Merchants: And to confer with the Commissioners for
the Excise: And to send for Persons, Books, and Papers:
And, upon Consideration of the whole Matter, to report
to the House the State of the Business: And how the
same may be effectually brought in, both as to the Arrear,
and the growing due for the future: Viz. to Colonel
Shapcott, Mr. Mason, Mr. Bodurda, Captain Baines, Mr.
Bennett, Colonel Gorges, Colonel Cock, Mr. Throgmorton,
Colonel Nicholas, Mr. Recorder of London, Mr. Downing, Mr. Nowell, Mr. Robinson, Sir Wm. Roberts, Captain Hatsell, Colonel Clark, Lord Whitlock, Alderman
Foote, Sir Christofer Pack, Colonel Sidenham: And this
Committee are to meet at Two of the Clock To-morrow
in the Afternoon, in the Queen's Court: With Power to
send for Persons, Papers, Records.
The Question being propounded, That it be referred
to a Committee, to require an Account from the Trustees
and Contractors for Sale of Lands of Bishops, Deans, and
Chapters, Delinquents Estates, what Lands are unsold,
and what are the Obstructions; why the same are not sold;
and likewise what Monies are in those Treasuries, or due
from Purchasers for Lands, already sold; and why the
same are not paid in;
Resolved, That these Words, "the Lands of the King,
Queen, and Prince," be added to that Question.
And so the main Question being put; It was
Resolved, That it be referred to a Committee to require
an Account from the Trustees and Contractors for Sale of
the Lands of Bishops, Deans, and Chapters, Delinquents
Estates, the Lands of the late King, Queen, and Prince,
what Lands are unsold; and what are the Obstructions;
why the same are not sold; and likewise what Monies are
in those Treasuries, or due from Purchasers for Lands
already sold; and why the same is not paid in: Viz. to
Mr. Gorges, Mr. Sam. Disbrow, Attorney . . . Duchy,
Colonel Shapcott, Colonel Clark, Mr. Kiffin, Mr. Throckmorton, Mr. Jenkins, Colonel John Jones, Captain Hatsell,
Mr. Pickering, Mr. Nowell, Colonel Twisleton, MajorGeneral Bridge, Colonel Sidenham, Lord Lambert, Lord
Strickland, Sir Robert Williams, Mr. Aldworth, Mr.
Wakering, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Captain Baines, Mr.
Cole, Mr. Claxton, Major-General Berry, Captain
Collins: And are to meet To-morrow in the Afternoon,
at Two of the Clock, in the Inner Court of Wards: With
Power to send for Persons, Papers, and Records.
Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee last
named, to consider of the Arrears of the Assessment due
from the City of London; and the Reasons why the same
are not paid: And to present their Opinion therein to
the House.
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to look into
the Arrears due in the Prize-Office; and report the same
to the House: Viz. to Mr. Noell, Alderman Foote, Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Downing, Major-General Kelsey, Sir
Christofer Pack, Major-General Bridge, Mr. Alsop,
Major-General Lilborne, Major-General Packer, Mr.
John Clark, Mr. Kiffyn, Captain Blackwell, MajorGeneral Berry, Mr. Delanoy, Mr. Purey, Attorney of
the Duchy, Colonel Sidenham, Lord Commissioner
Whitelock, Colonel Twisleton, Mr. Banks: And are to
meet To-morrow in the Afternoon, at Two of the Clock,
in the Duchy-Chamber.
Ordered, That the House be resolved into a Grand
Committee of the whole House, on Monday next, to sit
upon the Business of the Spanish War, and Assistance
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Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp., the lender that's divesting assets to raise capital, agreed to sell 80.8 million shares of HCA Holdings Inc. back to the health-care company for $1.5 billion. HCA's stock jumped 12 percent.
The agreement calls for a price of $18.61 a share, yesterday's closing price, according to a statement today from HCA, the largest U.S. hospital operator. The shares equal a 15.6 percent stake in HCA, the Nashville, Tennessee-based firm said.
"It's consistent with our strategy of focusing on our core businesses, building liquidity and strengthening the balance sheet," said Jerry Dubrowski, a Bank of America spokesman. "Our customers do not choose to do business with us because we have an investment in a health-care provider."
Brian T. Moynihan, chief executive officer of the biggest U.S. lender by assets, has sold at least $40 billion of assets and preferred shares ahead of stricter international rules on capital levels. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm's shares have declined by more than 45 percent this year on concern that costs from soured mortgages would force Moynihan to sell new stock to raise capital.
Merrill Lynch & Co., the securities firm acquired by Bank of America in 2009, made the original private-equity investment in HCA for about $1 billion in 2006, Dubrowski said. Counting the sale announced today, dividends and an initial public offering, the bank had $3 billion in proceeds from that investment, he said.
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"We've made no secret that we're not long-term players in the private-equity field," Dubrowksi said. Ed Fishbough, an HCA spokesman, wouldn't comment on who initiated the repurchase.
The sale reduces assets that will be penalized under rules set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, Dubrowski said. Last month, Bank of America agreed to sell about half its stake in China Construction Bank Corp. for a $3.3 billion gain.
Bank of America rose 28 cents, or 4 percent, to $7.33 at 4:15 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. HCA surged $2.23 to $20.84.
The repurchase of shares presented an opportunity for HCA to boost earnings, said Art Henderson, an analyst at Jefferies & Co. in Nashville, Tennessee. He said the move should add about 40 cents a share to earnings on an annualized basis, with 10 to 11 cents of that realized in the second half of the year.
"This was a more accretive opportunity than going out and making an acquisition," Henderson said in a phone interview. "It also gives management a chance to send a signal to the market that the selloff in the stock has been overdone."
HCA's Shares
Shares of HCA have been pummeled since June on investor concern over a decline in hospital revenue caused by the economic slump and cuts in Medicare and Medicaid payments. The company reached a high for the year on June 9 and has dropped 47 percent since then through yesterday's close.
HCA's IPO in March raised $3.79 billion, the largest amount for a private equity deal. KKR & Co., Bain Capital LLC and Bank of America were investors. Bank of America's shares were outstanding from the original $33 billion leveraged buyout in 2006. Including debt, it was the biggest buyout at the time.
The transaction announced today is expected to be completed on Sept. 21, HCA said. Three HCA board members that were designated by Bank of America will step down, the hospital operator said.
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Current Cubs president of baseball operations and former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein covered a range of subjects in a fascinating interview on WEEI's Hot Stove Show on Thursday (audio link; transcript). In addition to discussing the two clubs he has headed from a baseball ops perspective, Epstein emphasized the impact of changes to the CBA. The new system has both reduced teams' abilities to reap draft picks from outgoing free agents, Epstein said, and made it difficult to pay for hard-to-sign talent in later draft rounds. Here's more from around the league, including other notable talking points from Epstein:
- Discussing his current club's reported pursuit of Masahiro Tanaka, Epstein noted that the pitcher likely cost the Yankees more in real terms than the team's $175MM contract and release fee commitment, once the collective bargaining tax is accounted for. The signing, said Epstein, "reflects the dynamic that there are many, many teams with lots and lots of dollars to spend and very few places to spend them, very few players who represent sound investments for the dollars."
- "There are lots of teams demanding talented, prime-age players, and supply is really a trickle," Epstein continued. "Fewer and fewer players of that ilk are reaching free agency. … You're going to see these prices that cause people to shake heads. … Because of the TV deals, the teams that have them have a lot of money and not a lot of attractive players to spend the money on." Indeed, as I explored earlier tonight, some teams' desires to use free cash to enhance the value of their player assets (i.e., control and contract rights) could result in increasingly robust contracts for some younger players that remain years away from free agency.
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- Turning back to the aforementioned Tanaka, Yankees GM Brian Cashman told ESPN Radio today (via ESPNNewYork.com's Andrew Marchand) that the club views its new acquisition as "a really solid, consistent number three starter." Cashman noted that, though the club scouted Tanaka extensively, uncertainty remains as to how he will transition to the big leagues. "If we get more than that," Cashman said, "all the better. He's got a great deal of ability."
- Two arbitration hearings took place today, after none occurred last year. Andrew Cashner of the Padres and Vinnie Pestano of the Indians both made their cases to their respective panels. Cashner and the Padres are quite close in filing numbers ($2.4MM against $2.275MM), while Pestano ($1.45MM) and the Indians ($975K) left a larger absolute and relative sum to chance.
- Glancing in at MLBTR's Arbitration Tracker, 16 cases remain unsettled as hearings begin to take place. By my count, just over $23MM remains at stake between the player filings ($79.325MM total) and team counters ($56.15MM). Only the Indians, with Justin Masterson, Michael Brantley, and Josh Tomlin (in addition to Pestano), have more than one outstanding arbitration case.
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3:30pm: The Diamondbacks may also be looking to the trade market for power bats, according to a recent series of tweets from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rosenthal reports that the D-Backs and A's recently discussed a trade that would send Yoenis Cespedes to Arizona in exchange for Tyler Skaggs, A.J. Pollock and others. Both sides have cooled on the idea and backed off the trade at this time, however, and the A's would only trade Cespedes for a "monster" return, according to Rosenthal. Still, as he points out, it serves as an example that the Diamondbacks will be aggressive and creative in their search for a power bat in the outfield.
1:54pm: The Diamondbacks are motivated to swing a trade for an ace-caliber pitcher, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Crasnick spoke with Arizona GM Kevin Towers, president/CEO Derrick Hall and owner Ken Kendrick in an excellent, in-depth breakdown of the situation. While Towers was quick to say that no player is untouchable, he sounded loath to part with prized pitching prospect Archie Bradley, a consensus Top 10 MLB prospect. Asked about the possiblity of trading Bradley, he replied:
"I don't see that happening. Not that anybody is untouchable, but we're hoping he's our David Price, and we can control him [for several years]. He's gonna get every opportunity to crack our rotation this spring … He's not looking to make our rotation as the fifth guy — he's looking to make it as the ace."
Hall pointed to the Diamondbacks' success in 2011 when Ian Kennedy finished fourth in the Cy Young race, noting how impactful having a "No. 1 type starter" was to that year's team. Hall expects activity to pick up: "We're getting a lot of calls and making a lot of calls, and we can see the interest is there. We're probably a good fit for a lot of clubs."
In addition to enviable pitching depth, the Diamondbacks also have several intriguing shortstops in the form of Didi Gregorius, Chris Owings and Nick Ahmed. Martin Prado's presence means that Arizona could also be inclined to include Matt Davidson in potential trades, and the presence of both A.J. Pollock could mean that Adam Eaton is attainable as well, notes Crasnick.
Crasnick lists familiar trade targets Price and Jeff Samardzija for the Diamondbacks, though Price has had multiple ace-caliber seasons while Samardzija has more so flashed ace potential. Crasnick adds that Tyler Skaggs and Randall Delgado, each of whom is still younger than 24, may be more likely to be included in potential trades.
The Diamondbacks are also looking to add an impact bat to the outfield, though that addition may be more likely to come via free agency, reports Crasnick. Big-name items like Nelson Cruz and Curtis Granderson may not fit into Arizona's payroll, which could lead to pursuits of names like Corey Hart and Michael Morse, though there are many who don't consider either one to be capable of handling the outfield at this point.
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Jay-Z's Roc Nation Chasing Puig, Cespedes
SATURDAY: For his part, Cespedes says that he has no intentions of leaving his agent, Adam Katz of Wasserman Media Group. As the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports, Cespedes says he is "very happy with Adam and with the work he's done for me."
THURSDAY: "We're not inflicted with that disease," Jay-Z said in reference to other agents' belief in doing only one thing, speaking yesterday on The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 (hat tip to Forbes contributor Darren Heitner). "It's insane to even say that, 'What does he know about sports?' Uh, everything. More than you," he added. In regard to other agents, he said, "They've been sitting around for 20-30 years just not doing anything, so me coming, that's a problem for them. Now they have to go to work, now they have to wake up." The agency talk begins around the 10:20 mark in this video.
WEDNESDAY: Jay-Z made waves earlier this year when he entered the sports representation world with his Roc Nation Sports venture and lured Robinson Cano away from Scott Boras (whom he dissed in song). Now, the company is wooing Dodgers star Yasiel Puig and also has an eye on Athletics slugger Yoenis Cespedes, sources tell Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.
When the Yankees hosted the Dodgers in mid-June, Puig was invited to a party at a club owned by Jay-Z after a Dodgers teammate passed along the rapper's contact information, one source said, and Puig left the meeting intrigued. Puig has also talked with at least one other marketing agency in New York, but the prospect of joining Roc Nation remains a possibility.
Jay-Z is also known to be interested in signing A's outfielder Cespedes, who will be in New York for the Home Run Derby. Puig could be in town as well if he wins the Final Vote for the last slot on the National League All-Star team.
As the MLBTR Agency Database shows, Puig is currently represented by Jamie Torres and Cespedes is with Adam Katz of Wasserman Media Group. Puig is in the early portion of the seven-year, $42MM deal he signed in June 2012. Meanwhile, Cespedes' four-year, $36MM deal will take him through the 2015 season.
Jay-Z burst onto the agent scene in April, taking Cano from Boras as the Yankees' second baseman heads toward a nine-figure contract. As Passan notes, Jay-Z rapped on the recently-released song "Crown," "Scott Boras, you over, baby. Robinson Cano, you coming with me." Talking to Yahoo's Tim Brown on July 3rd, Boras didn't respond directly to the shot, but hammered home, "All I can offer the player is, all my time will be spent only on baseball."
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A's Notes: Lineup, Young, Cespedes, Nakajima
The Athletics held their A's Fan Fest today with manager Bob Melvin and GM Billy Beane hosting a Q&A session. Here are the highlights:
- Melvin says second base will be an open competition between Scott Sizemore and Jemile Weeks while Grant Green, the A's fourth-best prospect as ranked by MLB.com, will also receive a hard look, reports MLB.com's Jane Lee (Twitter links).
- Melvin plans to continue with the Brandon Moss/Chris Carter platoon at first base, tweets Lee.
- Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets the A's will not use any one set lineup because Melvin has multiple options depending on matchups and who's hot.
- Melvin views Coco Crisp as the starting center fielder with Chris Young moving around all three outfield spots, Lee tweets.
- Young says being reunited with Melvin is "like a breath of fresh air." (A's team Twitter feed).
- Melvin calls Yoenis Cespedes one of most talented players in the league and Beane adds he wouldn't be surprised if the 27-year-old Cuban takes it to another level, Slusser tweets.
- Beane is confident Hiroyuki Nakajima will make a successful transition to MLB, tweets Casey Pratt of CSNBayArea.com. In fact, Beane joked he will have a tougher transition in dealing with the effervescent Japanese shortstop.
- Beane expects their top prospect, outfielder Michael Choice, to open the season in Triple-A, unless something unforeseen happens, according to Pratt (via Twitter).
- The A's are convinced shortstop Addison Russell, last year's first round draft choice, is mature enough to be invited to Spring Training even though it wasn't part of his contract, writes Slusser on Twitter. Slusser adds this is an indication of how much the 19-year-old has wowed the front office.
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Quick Hits: AL Rookies, Nationals, Indians, Valentine
On this day in baseball history in 1941, Joe DiMaggio won his second American League MVP award. The runner-up was Ted Williams, who had batted .406 on the season and lost the award thanks to a writer who left him off the ballot. Here's the latest news and headlines from around the league…
- The American League, more specifically the AL West, served as home this season to a talented crop of rookies beyond just Mike Trout, writes Paul Hagen of MLB.com. Hagen points to Yoenis Cespedes, Jesus Montero and Yu Darvish as players who have strong cases that would easily win AL Rookie of the Year any other year, but Trout's not only a finalist for being the top rookie as he looks to take home league MVP as well.
- While the Nationals failed to collect the hardware that comes with winning the World Series, the team's manager, top rookie and ace look to make up for it this week as the BBWAA award winners are announced, says Amanda Comak of The Washington Times. Strangely enough, Washington manager Davey Johnson was fired the same day he last won a Manager of the Year award thanks to a contract dispute with the Orioles back in 1997.
- Count the Indians among the teams interested in pursuing Jason Bay's services, writes Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer in his latest mailbag. Beyond Bay, Hoynes suggests the team could be in play for Melky Cabrera as the pressure-free environment in Cleveland could help him rebound next season.
- Bobby Valentine's future may not take shape in a dugout, but Peter Gammons of MLB.com believes the veteran manager would be an asset to Major League Baseball by working for commissioner Bud Selig.
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AL Central Notes: Cespedes, Boesch, Francona, Soria
As the Tigers prepare to face the A's in the deciding game of their ALDS series, here's the latest from the AL Central…
- The Tigers "had a de facto deal" with Yoenis Cespedes last winter, reports Peter Gammons for MLB.com, before the Tigers instead chose to sign Prince Fielder. Cespedes, of course, signed with the A's instead and now could play a role in the end of Detroit's season.
- Brennan Boesch wasn't on the Tigers' playoff roster and his "days likely are numbered in Detroit," writes Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press. Boesch hit a disappointing .240/.286/.372 last season and will be arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, so the Tigers might not tender him a contract. Sharp hints that Rick Porcello could also be non-tendered (Porcello is arb-eligible for the second time), though with so many pitching-needy teams in baseball, the Tigers might be better served by dealing Porcello than cutting him outright.
- The reported out clause in Terry Francona's Indians contract that allows the manager to leave if GM Chris Antonetti or president Mark Shapiro are fired is not a big deal, opines Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Shapiro and Antonetti owe their futures with the Tribe to Francona" already, Pluto argues, so if the team continues to struggle, a total change in front office and field management is the logical next step.
- The Indians are much more likely to pursue upgrades through the trade market than through free agency, tweets Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- "It's better for me and my family (to stay with the Royals)," Joakim Soria tells Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. "My wife is pregnant. I'm just focusing on my rehab. The most important thing is for me to get healthy. After that, everything else will come together." Dutton says that Royals team officials "privately acknowledge" that Soria's $8MM option for 2013 will be bought out within three days of the World Series ending, though both sides are interested in reaching a new contract.
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Quick Hits: Wuertz, Cespedes, Helton, Dodgers
On this day in 1991, the Royals released leftfielder Bo Jackson after he suffered a serious hip injury in the NFL playoffs against the Cincinnati Bengals. That was Jackson's final NFL game but the iconic athlete eventually returned to baseball in 1993 with the White Sox and played 75 games for the Angels in '94 before the players strike brought the season to an end. Here's a look at what's happening today..
- Angels outfielder Torii Hunter would "love to stay" with the Halos but understands that at age 37, and with Los Angeles having plenty of money on the books, this season may be his last, writes Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. The five-year, $90MM deal that Hunter signed prior to the 2008 season expires after this year.
- Free agent starter Javy Vazquez is not considering coming out of retirement, tweets Buster Olney of ESPN.com.
- Free agent reliever Michael Wuertz will throw for teams on Thursday in Tempe, Arizona, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The Twins are expected to be among the clubs in attendance.
- Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was willing to sign with the Cubs and had reason to believe that he might wind up in Chicago, writes Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Ultimately, the Cubs offered six years for $36MM while the Athletics offered that same number for four years. The Cuban star also said that he was seeking either a four-year deal or one that was for eight years or more. Through a translator, Cespedes said that he probably would have wound up in Chicago had the Cubs offered him the same deal before the A's did.
- Rockies first baseman Todd Helton insists that he hasn't thought about retirement, writes Troy Renck of The Denver Post. The 38-year-old has two years remaining on his contract.
- More from Renck as he writes that Esmil Rogers is a trade candidate for the club. Rogers, Edgmer Escalona, and Josh Outman are battling for the final spot in the bullpen. Rogers is out of options and could be moved.
- Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully addressed the club's ownership situation prior to yesterday's broadcast and said that he doesn't believe it is having any effect on the players at all, writes J.P. Hoornstra of the LA Daily News.
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West Links: D'Backs, Cespedes, Maybin
Here's the latest from baseball's two West divisions as some late night baseball is being played in Florida…
- The Diamondbacks added to their depth this offseason by signing Jason Kubel, and if they do trade an outfielder it won't necessarily be Gerardo Parra according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. They could decide to trade Chris Young, or prospects Adam Eaton or A.J. Pollock instead.
- All indications point to Yoenis Cespedes being on the Athletics' Opening Day roster, writes Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. "Based on the contract, the sooner the better," said GM Billy Beane. "We're going to be open-minded."
- "It is an honor to learn from him, to watch him hit, to have him tell me these things," said Cespedes to reporters (including Bruce Jenkins of The San Francisco Chronicle) when asked about playing with Manny Ramirez. "That is very, very special." Manny intends to shadow the Cuban newcomer in Athletics camp.
- "For us dealing with free agency, we'd rather deal with it now rather than when a guy is a year away," said Padres GM Josh Byrnes to Jim Duquette and Kevin Kennedy of MLB Network Radio while talking about the Cameron Maybin extension. Byrnes said they also believe there is more offense on the way from their center fielder.
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West Notes: Cespedes, Cain, Beras, Murphy, Villalona
On this day in 2009, the Dodgers agreed to re-sign Manny Ramirez to a two-year, $45MM contract. Ramirez's time in Los Angeles came to an end in August of 2010 when he was claimed off of waivers by the White Sox. As a Dodger, the slugger hit .322/.433/.580 with 44 homers in 223 games. Here's a look at some items out of the AL and NL West..
- Yoenis Cespedes was warmly welcomed by Manny, writes Yahoo's Steve Henson. Ramirez discussed hitting extensively with his new friend, and ESPN's Jerry Crasnick tweets that Cespedes says it's an "honor" to play with Ramirez. (Twitter link).
- There was a belief around baseball that Matt Cain was going to be an easy sign for the Giants, but that now seems less certain, writes Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Word was that the hurler might even be prepared to sign back with the Giants for less than $100MM but that seems far less likely.
- If the league upholds Jairo Beras' contract with the Rangers, sources with several teams have said that they will be furious, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America. MLB has granted some players leniency in the past if they willingly came forward with a new age or a new identity, but that does not appear to be the case in this situation.
- Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels says that multiple teams have inquired on David Murphy, writes MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Even though Murphy is slated to come off of the bench, Daniels says that the outfielder is a huge part of the club. The Twins inquired on Murphy back in December but Texas was unwilling to compromise their outfield depth.
- Angel Villalona's name plate has been removed from his locker and that's a sign that his visa issue isn't close to being resolved, tweets Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com. The Giants first baseman is facing legal trouble in his native Dominican Republic.
- The Athletics formally introduced Cespedes today and the outfielder said that Miguel Tejada told him that Oakland was a good organization to grow up in, tweets Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Quick Hits: Cespedes, Nationals, Axford, Calero
Links for Saturday afternoon..
- Yoenis Cespedes' deal with the Athletics is now official, according to the club's Twitter account. Cespedes' deal is for four years and is reportedly worth $36MM.
- In a corresponding move, the A's opened a spot for Cespedes on the 40-man roster by placing Scott Sizemore on the 60-day disabled list. Sizemore will miss the entire 2012 campaign after tearing his left ACL.
- Outfielders Rick Ankiel and Brett Carroll, who are both on minor league deals, are making a solid case to make the Nationals' major league squad, writes Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
- Although people in the Nationals organization like Davey Johnson wanted him to return, Livan Hernandez says that he knew early on that his time was up in Washington, tweets Ladson.
- The Brewers renewed the contract of right-hander John Axford this afternoon and the two sides continue to talk about a multiyear deal, tweets Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
- Right-hander Kiko Calero is considering a procedure similar to what Bartolo Colon underwent as he weighs a comeback, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (via Twitter).
- Both the Yankees and Red Sox are operating differently in 2012 thanks to the luxury tax threshold of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, writes Alex Speier of WEEI.com. The new provision, Speier writes, creates the possibility for more payroll parity than the game has seen in years.
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Bruce Beresford-Redman to Stand Trial in Mexicoby Hilton Hater at . Comments
Bruce Beresford-Redman, the former TV producer accused of killing his wife outside a resort in Cancun, has been ordered back to Quintana Roo, Mexico to stand trial on charges of aggravated homicide.
The incident took place in November, when the body of Bruce's wife, Monica, washed up in a sewer system near the hotel where she had been staying with her family. The cause of death was asphyxiation.
Bruce's attorneys claimed the police were too quick to charge their client and lacked any physical evidence.
But United States prosecutors say fellow guests heard screams emanating from the couple's room and that detectives subsequent discovered blood spatter in the bathroom and in other areas of the room.
The ex-Survivor producer has been behind bars in Los Angeles, but will soon be moved to Mexico. He faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty.
"He faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty." Incorrect. He faces thirteen to thirty years.
The Mexican state of Quintana Roo has until 2016 to convert to the constitutionally mandated system of trials in open court. Presently there are no trials in the state of Quintana Roo. A judge reads the written depositions and renders a decision. No presumption of innocence, no right to cross-examine witnesses, no open court, no Perry Mason stuff. So far only six states are in compliance, and Quintana Roo isn't one of them. If he is extradited there will be no trial.
Assassinato de minha amiga Mônica é incluÃdo nas fofocas de Hollywood, mas graças a sites assim pude obter informação quase todos os dias sobre esse caso.
Thankx for keeping track for this case. I am in Brazil and was a good friend of Monica. Thanks to you and other journalists I can get updated information. please do not forget to mention the problems Burgos family is having to get the kids guardianship and with the will monica did - The Redmans are trying to validate a fake Will in their benefit. If the Redmans keep the kids under their wings justice is not done. Monica's mother is in Brazil, she is depressed but has all the conditions to raise the kids in the city their mother grew: Rio de Janeiro.
Im glad hes going to be tried for his wifes murder. Its such a shame that his kids have not only lost their mother but if this man is guilty, they'll lose him too. Great job thinking of the kids!


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Looks like he is moving well. Wish a team took a chance on him.
Looks like he is moving well. Wish a team took a chance on him.
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Thie biggest surprise about this news is that JB didn't post a thread about it.
lol at the cba... the league where steph marbury has a statue. it's like mcgrady going back to highschool.
was honestly expecting this to be from JB.
Free As Seagull.
If I was a GM I would have given him a spot on my roster. But he's probably having more fun in the CBA than he would have been having in the NBA.
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flash news i won 400 - 0 against my cat yesterday.
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I'm glad the temperature was good for him.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Being not fat
I was listening, while working around the house, to a radio programme discussing what one should put on one's internet dating profile. (Not that I'm planning to have one.)
"Well," said one girl, "I start with the positive: I'm not fat."
(Now, if she's not fat, then that's not really positive, is it? Nice, yes. Satisfactory, yes. But ... . Ok, I'm a pedant. )
9 comments:
- Titania said...
Positively negative, I'd say. Perhaps she next lists all the things she doesn't like.
- 7:44 pm
- Loth said...
I love you. No-one else I know finds their teeth itching at stuff like that.
- 10:39 pm
- Thimbleanna said...
Hmmm ... I think I'd feel rather vacant if that were the first thing that came to my mind for my profile? You're too funny Isabelle -- thanks for today's laugh!
- 12:48 am
- Penny said...
A thirty something work colleague met her "partner" through an online social networking site. "Partner", like "positive", has been misappropriated.
I like the cat photo; a good contrast.
- 1:20 am
- Molly said...
I'm not fat either, but it wouldn't be the first thing I'd tell someone about myself, right after my name! My pet peeve is the recording that tells you that your call will be answered in the order it was received....arghh!
- 6:39 am
- Small Town Girl said...
Goodness!! How do you get this stuff ??
Its amazing :D
But, can't refrain from quoting..... if she says she is not fat, then it means:
1. Either she is a "bit" fat
2. She has taken a hit for being fat
3. She is definitely on defensive :)
But, you are the best....
- 7:58 am
- Val said...
Never mind the profile remark, that gorgeous cat with its head protruding through the banisters really made me laugh. Curiosity etc ...
- 10:13 am
- rachel said...
Lovely shot of thoughtful cat pondering the mysteries there!
- 9:30 pm
- Gina E. said...
LOL to the not fat bit. Beautiful photo of little black kitty face.
- 2:41 pm


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Waimea - Kamuela Bungalow Rental Photos and Description
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 5 - 6 Sleeps
Aloha, we'd like to share with you the story of our property, Pu'u Menehune, which was, until recently, bull pasture for Parker Ranch. Our pristine 13-acre parcel, located in the heart of Paniola (Hawaiian cowboy) country, is blessed with a meandering stream, abundant waterfalls, and unsurpassed views of sacred Mauna Kea ('White Mountain') volcano.
As you will experience when you hike Pu'u Menehune, this area was the summer playground for Hawaiian Ali'i (royalty) who came to Waimea for its cool upslope weather, open spaces, fun outdoor activities, and beautiful vistas. This is truly God's Country!
The 1920's paniola style home (bungalow) was formerly part of the historic Waimea Hotel and was saved by the owners from the wrecking ball when it was moved to its present location and painstakingly restored to its former glory -- a project that took the owners over 2-years to complete. Each room is furnished with period antiques and fixtures including an old, double drain, porcelain kitchen sink, period porcelain pedestal sinks in the bathrooms, chandeliers and period lighting in every room, high ceilings with original crown moldings, as well as a wood burning fireplace with ample firewood, and a wrap-around portch to entice you out of the house for the evening. During your stay, you will feel as though you stepped back in time, to a time when life was easier, when relaxation was permissible, when sitting on the front portch was the evening's entertainment.
On a clear, moonlit night, you will be treated to unsurpassed views of Mauna Kea. Feel free to do a 'moon walk' under the star-filled skies. Greet the morning with your cup of Kona coffee and watch the sunrise as you gaze across Parker Ranch's vast pastures and grazing cattle. Watch as the sun dances across two beautiful pu'u (cinder cones) fronting the property and the Jurassic Park-like scenery surrounding the bungalow-house.
Pu'u Menehune is surrounded by beautiful, native forests, horse and cattle ranches, pastures, and unspoiled forests, and has its own flowing stream with numerous waterfalls and ponds. Look and you will be treated to the sight of pheasants, turkeys, quail, as well as native honey-creepers and birds of prey like the Hawaiian owl (pueo) and Hawaiian hawk (io). Enjoy the beauty of your own stream and the many pristine waterfalls which cascade along its course formiing numerous ponds. The property is partially forested with native koa, ohia, sandalwood trees, hapu'u ferns, maile, and other native plants. Other trees include apple, peach, pear, plum, cherry, orange, tangerine, lemon, lime, and clementine trees. Our 13 acre ranch offers you privacy, peace and quiet, hiking, and a nature walk along our pristine stream just a two-minute walk from the house, breathtaking waterfalls, and unsurpassed vistas of Mauna Kea and of Parker Ranch and its vast pastures, as well as abundant and unspoiled nature -- an artist's and photographer's delight! Located at a 3,300 foot elevation, the property offers constantly changing weather patterns and it is not unusual to find yourself in a cloud or mountain mist.
Although you will feel like you are in a world of your own, the charming town of Waimea is just 5 minutes away by car and offers all modern conveniences. The only thing we ask is that you join us in cherishing and protecting our hsitoric home and this beautiful land -- truly God's Country!
Our historic, plantation bungalow features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a day-bed, a gourmet kitchen having an antique porcelain double sink, modern stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, gas stove with an electric oven located on an island, microwave, kitchen fully furnished with dishes (some antique), glasses (including wine glasses), cutlery, pots, pans, baking pans, spices, and partly stocked pantry. Kona coffee and various teas are provided in the 'coffee bar'. Other features include high ceilings with original moldings, antique lighting, wood burning fireplace, wrap around portch to enjoy those breathtaking views, vistas from every room, cable t.v., DVD player, CD stereo (music will never sound better), and a walk-in, slate shower with panoramic views! The two bedrooms sleep 4 adults. One bedroom has a princess cradle for an infant or toddler. The living room has a 'day-bed' for a fifth adult or two if you like it cozy. A stacked washer/dryer is also available.
We promise you a memorable stay! Aloha!
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- limited accessibility
- non smoking only
About Peter Lenhart
Gail and Peter are the owners and proprietors of Pu'u Menehune. We grew up in Hawaii and love the Big Island (especially Waimea!) and have a passion for historic homes and architecture, antiques, and native flora and fauna. We undertook this project (Pu'u Menehune) to save this beautiful, historic paniolo home, to furnish it with antiques and period fixtures, and to surround it with native (indigenous and endemic) trees and plants, and to protect the beautiful stream and waterfalls. We are in the process of reforesting the property with native trees and understory.
Peter Lenhart purchased this bungalow in 1998
Why Peter Lenhart chose Waimea - Kamuela
Pu'u Mehehune is truly unique. We don't brag the largest house, the most modern, the most number of bedrooms or fireplaces. We are a 'Waimea' experience. If you wish to come, to stay, and to experience Waimea as it 'was', to enjoy a beautiful historic, home in a breathtaking environment where you have privacy (an electronic ranch gate), peace, and quiet, and a place where you can't put your camera away or stop your wonderment, then we may be the property for you. Pu'u Menehune is not just a vacation rental -- it is an experience!
What makes this bungalow unique
You may not want to leave Pu'u Menehune once you come. Perhaps you should leave yourselves a few extra days in case you can't bring yourselves to pack your bags. We have had children cry when they were told by their parents that it is time to leave. We have had artists leave us their artwork to share with us drawings of our beautiful vistas. We have had photographers send us copies of their beautiful photographs of our property and views. We have had guests send us short-stories of their wonderful adventures and experiences during their stay. We have had guests leave us Aloha (love) gifts to show their appreciation for letting us sharing Pu'u Meheune with them. Pu'u Menehune is a delicate treasure. A place that is unique in its history, in its setting, in its architecture, in its views, in its natural and abundant flora and fauna, and its 'out of this world' stream and waterfalls. Enjoy the pictures! They tell the story better than we can in words.


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After a successful inaugural year in 2012, the Symetra Tour is gearing up to return to South Bend, Ind. June 21-23 for the second annual Four Winds Invitational.
The Four Winds Invitational will feature 144 of the top female professional golfers competing at Blackthorn Golf Club for the highest first-place prize on this year's Symetra Tour, $22,500.
Highlighting this year's list of players scheduled to compete is Sue Kim, who currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the Volvik Race for the Card standings. Kim won last week's Decatur Forsyth Classic Presented by Tate & Lyle and Decatur Parks District in dramatic fashion as she fired a 9-under 63 in regulation then defeated Laura Kueny in a one hole playoff.
The top-10 players in the Volvik Race for the Card at season's end will earn membership on the 2014 LPGA Tour.
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Kari Bellville of Penn High School in Mishawaka, Ind. and Geandra Almeida of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. were the recipients of this year's sponsor invitations allowing them to compete alongside Symetra Tour professionals. Bellville, who has verbally committed to attend the University of Notre Dame, competed in last year's Four Winds Invitational but missed the cut by two strokes.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - One of the horses running in the Kentucky Derby is owned by a southwest Florida man. The horse's name is Uncle Sigh, and WINK News found out his owner is racing for a lot more than the roses. He's racing for wounded American heroes.
When we met Chip McEwen, before he left for the Kentucky Derby, it was clear, he was one busy guy. "Very tense! Excited! Hoping the horse stays sounds and healthy," he said.
That horse is Uncle Sigh. He's ready to run for the roses in Saturday's 140th Kentucky Derby.
"My trainer called me when he was working. 'I just got goosebumps working this horse, he's extremely talented.' He said 'we have a horse that will go to the derby'," said McEwen.
Uncle Sigh proved he has the heart and stamina to run the "fastest two minutes in sports." His owner has heart as well: a passion for wounded veterans he never knew had, until he saw something on a flight home to Fort Myers.
"They said 'would everyone please wait, we have a wounded war veteran coming off a plane.' So when I heard that, at 51, I thought Vietnam veteran. I thought me or somebody my age or older. Off comes a young kid. His dad is walking him off the plane. He was 28 or 29 years old. He had been hit in the head with an ied," said McEwen.
"Here comes his wife with a 5 year old girl and 18 month old baby, and his mother. If you asked me, I would of said 'sure I give to veterans' but I really wasn't doing that much. So we decided after that, to change the name of our stable to Wounded Warrior Stables," said McEwen.
Uncle Sigh will be sporting the Wounded Warrior Stable colors: yellow and purple, symbolic of the Purple Heart. McEwen donates 10 percent of his race earnings to organizations that support veterans.
He's also invited wounded veterans and their families to come with him to the Kentucky Derby.
"There's nothing more beautiful than a racehorse doing what they love to do," said McEwen. "We think he's going to win! That's what every owner thinks!"
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Will metro transport really help to reduce the traffic congestion on the roads? Please share your experience?
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I doubt it. The people who will be using it most prolifically would in all probability be the ones who are using bus otherwise. And there is also a hitch. Whatever may be the logic of the alignment, it really doesn't meet the requirements of the office going people, where the cluster of various offices are in other directions. Not really impressed on this alignment because the time it would probably take to get to where the starting point or the stations midway, a few more minutes and you are where you wanted to reach. So why take a detour, face the pain of finding a parking space, pay the parking fees for the duration, catch the metro, return and then drive back again. I think, it will benefit only those who are on the route close by and who have to go in the direction which is presently the terminal station. May be, when the whole network is completed, it will benefit atleast 40% of the population who are on that side, leaving the rest 60% to continue the same mode of transport the w ...moreAnswered by Omega, 07 Apr '11 02:58 pm
Yes , It is good for fast growing metros like Bangalore to bring metro transport or mass transit , this will enable to disburse the congestion of human and vehicle population on roads and getting in to clustering .It is deplorable to know that Bangalore, home to every sixth person in the state, witnessed an 11.59% jump in decadal growth rate, from 1991-2001 to 2001-11 . It is high time further strain on Bangalore metro with further swarming would deplete the quality of life . It is also very imperative to disburse the strains to rural areas and effective steps to evolve accommodative infrastructure and sanitation to save the city . There should be very effective steps to contain population explosion and influx or mass relentless migration sucking the health and peace of this metro and any other infested metros in our country . There need to be an emergent address to this problem and take up effective measures to save metros turning into dens of crimes and slums of lower existence .Answered by venkatesaldevarajan, 07 Apr '11 06:21 pm
Yes in some places, But in west delhi no metro station (especially in Rohini) we have to deped other transport to reach home.Answered by sankaran iyer, 07 Apr '11 02:29 pm
To a limited extent, it already has done that in some congested areas of west delhi and central delhiAnswered by rajan, 07 Apr '11 01:44 pm
To certain extent yesAnswered by saranathan Narasimhan, 07 Apr '11 03:15 pm
It will upto a limit...cause all the people cant afford to travel in metroAnswered by Shikha rocks, 07 Apr '11 01:44 pm
Yes it doesAnswered by suppandi, 07 Apr '11 01:43 pm


text: Obama's rush to judgment by John Hayward Apr 20, 2013 1:03 PM PT Share This: Print In his statement after the capture of Boston bomber number two, a serene President Barack Obama cautioned against making a "rush to judgment" about the motives of the terrorist killers: One thing we do know is that whatever hateful agenda drove these men to such heinous acts will not — cannot — prevail. Whatever they thought they could ultimately achieve, they've already failed. They failed because the people of Boston refused to be intimidated. They failed because, as Americans, we refused to be terrorized. They failed because we will not waver from the character and the compassion and the values that define us as a country. Nor will we break the bonds that hold us together as Americans. That American spirit includes staying true to the unity and diversity that makes us strong — like no other nation in the world. In this age of instant reporting and tweets and blogs, there's a temptation to latch on to any bit of information, sometimes to jump to conclusions. But when a tragedy like this happens, with public safety at risk and the stakes so high, it's important that we do this right. That's why we have investigations. That's why we relentlessly gather the facts. That's why we have courts. And that's why we take care not to rush to judgment — not about the motivations of these individuals; certainly not about entire groups of people. That sounds like great advice. Too bad nobody gave it to the whiny hyper-partisan Barack Obama who had an emotional meltdown in front of the cameras when his push for gun control legislation failed. He certainly didn't have any trouble "jumping to conclusions" and making a "rush to judgment" about the "motivations of the individuals" who opposed him. Neither did his ally, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who penned a despicable New York Times editorial in which she repeatedly assailed opponents of her political agenda as cowardly puppets of the almighty NRA who don't care a whit about the murder of children. No rational argument for gun control is advanced by the likes of Obama or Giffords. Their entire case rests on scurrilous presumptions about the motives of those who oppose them. They deny the very possibility of reasoned disagreement. The only motivations for resistance to their agenda from pro-Second Amendment leaders are greed, or fear of the juggernaut gun lobby; due allowance for dangerous stupidity is made for their constituents out in flyover country, who bitterly cling to their guns as if they were religious totems (as Obama once put it) or fetishize them like a middle-aged swinger advertising his virility with a new Ferrari (as Vice President Joe Biden recently suggested.) In short, gun control enthusiasts win the argument by default, because there is no legitimate reason to resist their demands. And they don't seem very concerned about preserving the "unity and diversity that makes us strong" if sacrificing it means they might be able to add a few hundred more gun laws to the thousands already on the books. Obama's philosophy treats his political enemies far more harshly than the heavily-armed and murderous enemies of the American people. The Terrorists Didn't Fail by Debra Heine Apr 20, 2013 6:15 PM PT Share This: Print In response to Obama's rush to judgment: These words from Obama's weak and uninspired statement following the capture of the second terrorist, rang hollow to my ears. "One thing we do know is that whatever hateful agenda drove these men to such heinous acts will not — cannot — prevail. Whatever they thought they could ultimately achieve, they've already failed. They failed because the people of Boston refused to be intimidated. They failed because, as Americans, we refused to be terrorized." While Obama struggles to figure out what "hateful agenda" might have driven these men to such heinous acts, I have a newsflash for him. They didn't fail. They succeeded in killing four Americans and maiming 170 others. They planted bombs designed to blow off peoples' legs at a running competition, and they were horrifyingly successful in their endeavor. Boston wasn't intimidated? They shut down a city of 7 million people and train service was halted for an entire day. Is not one of the objectives of terrorism the creation economic havoc in a given area through violence? So enough with the brave words. What are we going to do to avenge the terrorists' victims? Will Obama's Homeland Security take a much needed break from targeting pro-lifers, 2nd Amendment supporters and traditional marriage proponents and focus on real threats to America? And by that, I don't mean putting in place more policies that infringe upon our freedoms as we see at our nation's airports. Oh, there's a reason why Americans have been subjected to humiliating pat downs and "naked scanners" at airport screenings since the Fall of 2009. It's because the counter-terrorism policies of this administration, under Obama, Holder and Brennan, have failed to keep us safe. Here's the tally of terror attacks on US soil that have taken place since Obama took office. May 2009, Binghamton NY: N.Y. Shooting Massacre June 2009, Little Rock, AR: Military Recruiting Center Shooting November 2009, Fort Hood, TX: Fort Hood Gunman Who Killed 12, Wounded 30 Survived Gun Battle December 2009, Detroit, MI: Panty-bomber, Northwest Airlines Flight 253 May 2010, NYC: Faisal Shahzad, Times Square Attack September 2012: Benghazi terror attack on US Consulate in Libya April 2013: The Boston Marathon bombing This represents quite an uptick since Bush left office. What changed? As blogger AJ Strata noted in April of 2010, the Obama Administration Confused national defense and criminal defense. When President Obama was candidate Obama, his national security team was clear that they were going to roll back the Bush hair-trigger defenses and do things very differently. They were adamant to prove we were not really at war, and that we could fight the bloody-mad Jihadists using courtrooms and prosecutors. Their naivete knew no bounds. The Obama administration decided early on that they knew enough about the threat to adjust Bush's early warning network to be much less intrusive on suspects. Strata noted that "they were arrogantly wrong. Their changes introduced openings that al Qaeda and its allies exploited with surreal success." Other than enacting more intrusive policies on everyday Americans, it doesn't look like the administration has changed it's national security posture at all, since then. As Big Government reported, yesterday, the FBI finally had to admit that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was on their radar after his mother told Russia Today that her son had been monitored by the FBI on Skype, and had actually spoken with him "every step of the way." CBS News correspondent Bob Orr said that the FBI conducted the investigation into Tsarnaev after requests from a foreign government – likely Russia -- but could not uncover any ties between Tsarnaev and any foreign terrorist entities. CBS reports that the FBI likely ran a background check, including foreign communications and overseas travel. He was finally interviewed personally by the FBI. They had a chance to deport Tamerlan in 2009 after he was convicted of a domestic violence charge but he was allowed to stay, according to Judicial Watch. Jake Tapper is hearing 'crickets' from the FBI over the Tamerlan Tsarnaev inquiry. So now, in order to deflect blame away from the Obama administration, we're seeing sympathetic profiles of the two men as victims of a culture in the United States that somehow turned them against us. And charges of Islamophobia are already being flung at anyone who dares state the obvious about the two Muslim Jihadists who mounted the terrorist attack. While Republicans call for the captured bombing suspect to be treated as an enemy combatant, the Regime will want to treat it as a criminal matter not part of any international terrorist plot. 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