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The Sikorsky helicopter crashed on Herekol mountain, in the Pervari area of Siirt province. The victims were members of the country's gendarmerie special forces and there were no survivors on board, the province's governor said.
The Turkish military has been carrying out operations on the mountain recently to flush out militants from outlawed separatist group the Kurdistan Workers Party, who have hideouts there.

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Dan Barber: The Sustainability Scribe
Executive chef and co-owner, Blue Hill NYC and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, New York City and Westchester, NYuser rating
Dan Barber opened Blue Hill restaurant with his brother and sister-in-law in New York City's Greenwich Village in 2000, followed by a second location in Westchester, N.Y., at the eponymous farm that has been in the family for three generations. Barber works with Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, a nonprofit education center for sustainable food practices and partner to Blue Hill. Barber has gone on to become a sought-after food and agricultural policy expert, writing for The New York Times, The Nation and other publications and speaking at international forums. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in 2006 and Outstanding Chef in 2009. Appointed by President Barack Obama, Barber serves on the President's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
Chef Dan Barber oversees an 80-acre culinary center featuring a working organic farm, an agriculture-education center and a chic and rustic farm-to-table restaurant, all backed by the Rockefeller Foundation. His mission: to make the distance food travels from soil or sea to mouth as short as possible—not just at Stone Barns, where guests can practically reach out the window and pluck their own Swiss chard, but globally.
Barber's intellect and passion have made him the natural visionary for the food sustainability cause. When he isn't talking pigs with his livestock manager or dreaming up new ways to bring out the milky sweet in a just-harvested cauliflower, he is writing about smart, sustainable food choices for The New York Times or The Nation, or attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, or addressing President Barack Obama's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
And though the conversation can sometimes get lofty and political when he's in the room, he knows exactly how to make it real with one simple word: flavor.
"Food grown responsibly just tastes better," says Barber. "I have not come across a leg of lamb or a carrot that tasted delicious that didn't have some very sound ecological practices behind it. Even if you are a chef who couldn't care less about the environment, or farm workers' rights, you are helping the cause if you are making ingredient choices based on flavor," he says. "Chefs are society's appointed arbiters of taste," which is why, Barber says, they are the natural emissaries for the cause.
"What we choose to buy as chefs is so connected to the political arena," he emphasizes.
But that's just the beginning. Chefs also need to "educate themselves about sound agricultural practices and about food production," Barber says. And they need to do it fast. "We are heading to a big shift, a whole new consciousness," he says. "And chefs need to ask themselves: do we have the supply for this revolution?" —Pascale Le Draoulec
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There is definitely a small but growing number of gamers out there who are heavy into the fighting game genre. We have seen the rise of professional tournaments that focus just on fighting games and those players frequently use versions of the old school arcade cabinet controllers, with their over-sized buttons and sticks, to engage in battle.
This week, the well known gaming accessories company Razer announced they would be offering their version of the classic fighting game controller for sale next week. The Razer Atrox, which has been in development for some time, will be priced at $199.99 when pre-orders start on May 21st.
The controller, which is made for Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console, has 10 buttons and an eight way joystick. However, Razer has also made the Atrox to be easy to modify by its owners, as the inside of the controller can be opened up with just one button. It states:
Users can swap in their own personal designs for a unique look, while also getting access to the internal compartments and honeycomb structure for easy screw mounting. The easily accessible internal compartment of the Razer Atrox reveals dedicated slots to store an included alternate bat top joystick, the detachable cable, and a screwdriver for modding, giving gamers plenty of room for storage as they travel around dominating FGC events.The controller will go on sale in Japan later this month and worldwide in June.
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Tunis, — Tunisia expresses deep sadness following the death of Algerian military men and members of their families in the military plane crash, Tuesday, in Algeria.
In a Foreign Ministry's statement released public, Wednesday, Tunisia presents heartfelt condolences and feeling of compassion to sister Algeria, leadership and people.
It reasserts its solidarity and its support to Algeria in this tragic event, underlining the solid and longstanding fraternity ties between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.
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"Overall, results from these programs have been positive," he said. "More companies are offering them because of that. A report in the American Journal of Health Promotion recently said that for every dollar invested, employers get $3 back — though they probably don't see that for several years because it takes that long to reduce risk factors. But they will see things such as reduced absenteeism and employees who are happier and more productive."
Today's wellness programs aren't just limited to big companies and corporations. Even smaller operations are finding ways to promote employee health, such as offering free or discounted gym memberships, setting up standing workstations or holding on-site yoga classes at lunch time.
"For employers who are starting a program and don't have the time or knowledge, I'd suggest getting a consultant who specializes in putting together programs," Kantor said. "We did our program ourselves, but a big company can bring in someone to set it up."
And companies don't need to spend a lot to see changes, Metcalfe said. There are ways to keep costs down.
"I'd start with finding out what resources are available in your community and state," she said. "In Atlanta, the CDC has a great toolbox for companies who want to start the process. You can also talk to other companies, even competitors or people you do business with, and find out what's working well for them. You might be able to combine efforts with other companies in the area to offer programs."
When it comes to employee wellness, the bottom line shouldn't just be about costs, Metcalfe added.
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BEIJING — China''s daily crude steel output fell 2.2 percent to 1.949 million tons on average over July 21-31 from July 11-20, data from the China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) showed on Tuesday. China''s steelmakers are stepping up maintenance in an effort to cut production and stem losses from a slump in steel prices and a surge in inventories.
Many Chinese steel mills have made a loss of 300-400 yuan per ton in July and even more in early August, with little expectation that Beijing''s efforts to bolster the economy would give an immediate boost to steel demand.
CISA data also showed that daily crude steel output in the world''s largest steel-producing country fell 2 percent to 1.967 million tons in July after producing the second highest record of 2.007 million tons in June. CISA members, comprising 76 large steel mills, account for around 80 percent of China''s total steel output.


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Crossover is simply a fan of true hip hop. After growing up in Staten Island, listening to artists such as Nas, Jay-Z, Fresh Prince, Wu-Tang and Busta Rhymes. He became disappointed that the art of the emcee had been replaced by mindless and repetitive music that the radios fell in love with playing. Brian would listen to the stations, perplexed that Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco and Wale songs were hardly played. He was fed up with gimmick tracks that disrespected women, promoted murder and lies about money the artist never had. Sure, he could have just taken his degree in civil engineering and sit behind a desk all day listening to the songs he despised all day on the radio, but he didn't. He picked up a pad, pen, hopped on soundclick and began writing true Hip Hop stories that would come to life.
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Muzik Lounge: What do you think your listeners will get out of your music?
Crossover: I think listeners will develop an appreciation for true hip hop on a level they can relate to.
Muzik Lounge: What made you want to get into the business?
Crossover: I started writing music because honestly, I was feed up with the gimmicks that the radios loved to play. My intention has always been to change the views and negative stereotypes of hip hop, and to further the line between rap music and true hip hop.
Muzik Lounge: How long you been a rap artist?
Crossover: I started writing in 2007 but haven't really started putting in the proper work and time into it until last summer, when I linked up with JMG.
Muzik Lounge: What is the most difficult thing you had to endure in the music industry?
Crossover: The most difficult thing I've had to endure has been getting my friends and family members to take me seriously as an artist. Once they saw that this isn't just a hobby, that it is a true passion, things have really taken off for me. Without their support, I would be nowhere right now.
Muzik Lounge: What do you hope to do with your music?
Crossover: I hope to tear down some of the stereotypes in this genre of music, and to live up to my name by crossing over to many other genres. My ultimate goal is to deliver great music all over the industry and to have at least one song of mine played in rotation on every kind of radio station.
Muzik Lounge: Your influences?
Crossover: My main influences are Eminem, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, and Fort Minor. Also, I have a huge respect for my fellow 757 artists who I have seen put in work like no other…URL musik, TRE, PicUp Kids, Chek and the Fam, VAblokk, Major Deal, and J. Pharaoh and the Manhattan Project. They have really inspired me to work hard to keep up with them and I can't say enough about them.
Muzik Lounge: If he could compare himself to an already established artist, who would that be and why?
Crossover: I would compare myself to Fort Minor in that he just appreciates the art of the emcee, and I aspire to be a story teller on his level.


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pj, you are correct about bad promoters abusing this. There are alot of scumbags out there that I have kept quiet about. I for once can say I admire the stance the ikf has taken and agree with the rules they have set for it. I am also a person who has promoted and has fought without headgear as an amatuer .
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In the PKA days, amateurs never wore headgear on PKA televised fights. As a spectator at home watching on tv, I just assumed I was watching some crummy Pro's!. I did not even realize these guys were fighting in the amateur division.
My concerns beside the "cut issues" I laid out earlier are:
1. Will the general public know that fighters without headgear are indeed amateur?
2. What seperates amateur from pro...just a "purse"?
3. Will some promoters try to pull a "fast one" on the public and make their show appear to be "pro', when in fact it isn't.
4. If you want some amateurs to not wear headgear. I believe you have to make it "across the board". Either ALL amateurs wear it, or All do not...........
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You touched on the crux of the matter. Amateur boxing has an across the board policy requiring headgear for amateurs. Amateur kickboxing, perhaps because it is not regulated by one organization, does not offer a standard for all to adhere. I am disappointed with the IKF decision because it is a retreat from a unified, and easily recognizable, standard relating to the safety of amateur competitors.
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A couple of questions to clarify your post. (These are legitimate questions, not asked to start anything, I'm truly curious and interested in your reply.)
Are you saying that due to the new headgear option, that your top two fighters have decided to turn pro? or had they already made this decision and you are just announcing it? The way it is posted, it is unclear how it is meant.
If it is due to the headgear rule, can I ask why they have decided to turn pro if they have the option to try it without headgear first. What are their records? I wasn't aware that some of your fighters had over 10 fights. The one that has decided to go pro MMA-- if he has already been fighting MMA, then he is already comfortable fighting without headgear, what influenced his decision to go Pro MMA vs. Pro Kickboxing? Are you also his trainer for MMA?
The comment about your rising welterweight........ What is wrong with wanting to pursue college? You say that like it's a bad thing! LOL Why has he decided to not compete? Especially at NAC, where the headgear issue isnt even an option. What is his record? If he is "rising", I would think he would choose to go to this NAC if his plans are to stop competing, what better way to end (or in his case, put on hold) a career then to stop as a NAC champ.
How many fighters do you have and what are their records?
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To answer some of the post, but first I want to ask some questions.
1. Who is admin? This has been asked before and the answer vague as to whoever was in the office. That is not an answer, why cant each "admin" sign at the bottom of their post? You know, a name. Can you not stand by your post except by anonomity?
2. What was the reasons for the head gear option? If growth of sport explain this.
3. What will be accomplished by this option? What are the benefits to this rule? Why the change from an adamant stance on safety? (which I and a lot of others admired)
To answer your questions and reply to your response.
1. WHY are you taking such shots at this rule?
Answer: Mainly because I saw the IKF as bieng for the spirit of the sport. The IKF stood for the safety of the fighters above all else in order to provide exciting, fair and safe (within reason) competition for young amateurs. This in turn would build these aspiring amateurs to go pro. A lot of other Sanctioing Bodies saw amateurs as an exploitable, marketable and realatively cheap resource bowing to the pressure of promoters who wanted to heighten their shows without having significant exspense increases.
That and the reasons I have already posted, thats why.
2 What is wrong with them asking? Nothing. But they did pass on including my fighters in the event. I didn't call them, they called me.
I am not abusing my points by throwing in promoters who I claim are abusing the rule. In fact I don't see it as an abuse of the rule, just use of it. Promoters have the right to use any fighters they want and turn down any fighter they want, for any reason they want. The only way to abuse the rule as you put it is to file for option falsley or with knowledge of falsehood. Any conversation or communication leading up to the option bieng filed can not be construed as abuse and you know it. Many post on here not just mine have suggested that a great portion of promoters may or may not handle this correctly. After all who has it been suggesting this rule in the first place? The fact that NO ONE has asked you yet shows nothing, it only means that they have not applied for the option yet. IKF promoters know a lot of rules that have been bent a little in the past. Don't get me wrong I am not naive and I know this is the nature of the beast that is why it is so important to have steadfast safety regulations. After all you don't have suggested ways to Sanction an event, you have rules and regulations to help keep promoters in check and ensure fighter safety and fair competition. If all promoters were fair you wouldn't need the rules.
3. How can ANY of us really know this is why you won't be attending the NAC Tournament?
Answer: You don't. Just like how will ANY of us will know why you made the rule, or why Day vs. Bartinelli was reversed then reversed again.
I don't need this new rule or anything else to excuse myself from the NAC if I or any fighter didn't want to go, we wouldn't go, simple.
Your right it is too bad to lose even one fighter for that reason.
I never said I have no fighters now. I said I have none attending the NAC.
I have 25 amateur fighters that I train and manage 10 other amateurs currently. I also Train and or manage 17 pro fighters and am currently signing more. (Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA)
What matchmaking practices would you like to discuss with them? They technically have not violated any rule. The headgear option was to allow an experienced amateur the ability to not wear headgear. No where in the rule does it say you can not turn down a fighter during the matchmaking process who wishes to wear headgear. It only states that if one of the already matched opponents wants headgear both must wear headgear. Even if a violation had occured the promoter could deny the conversation and it would get down to the word of each. Let me see if I can guess which one you would go with. Me the trainer who will post his mind or the promoter who will make you money. Well I understand, you know them they're credible. I did find it interesting that one of the promoters is from around your neck of the woods and asked if one of my inexperienced fighters would go no head gear in late August in California but does not have an event listed in the IKF events page for that time but does have an event in October. Why would a promoter ask about a bout that is not listed from a trainer who obviously is opposed to no head gear and offered air fare for me and my fighter hotel expenses and per diem for one fighter for one bout no headgear even after I said the fighter only had two bouts and we don't do no head gear? All trainers and promoters who read this got to see what I see. Frankly I smell a setup to see if I would adhere to my own word. Because no promoter would offer this for an inexperienced amateur non title bout, it don't happen. I do have the email and the recorded conversation. I record all business transactions. If the IKF wants to discuss this one, call me you know the number.
One Last Note: As defined by the IKF
AMATEUR: One who engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a professional; one who lacks expertise.
AMATEUR IN SPORTS: An athlete who has never participated in competition for money. An athlete who is not paid for his/her performance. An athlete at the beginning learning levels of his/her career. A fighter who does not receive any money as a purse for fighting. However Amateur Fighters may receive gifts and or awards such as Trophies, Title Belts, Medals, Jackets, Hats.
PROFESSIONAL: Performed by persons receiving pay. An expert in a field of endeavor. PROFESSIONAL IN SPORTS: An athlete who is paid for his/her performance. Paid for their excellence of experience, knowledge and ability of their given sport. An athlete who plays for pay.
By these definitions which are on the IKF's rules & regs page, NO amateur should qualify under the headgear option guidelines. If the fighter is a beginner he is amateur if not a beginner the fighter is a pro.
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After just getting over the digs of an infamous table for two, candlelit dinner with Ammon that I poorly arranged one valentines night (I didn't know it was, honestly!) I had the pleasure on Friday night of dining with Dave Naylor. I can vouch for the fact that Dave is actually the nicest bloke in SEO.
Traveling just over 5 hours from Worthing to Ripon I arrived at the offices of Bronco where I was greeted by Dave's (just as nice) better half, Becky. We got together to talk SEO – something that runs through the veins of this man.
After a little chat in the office we got onto the more important part of a Friday night – the drinks. Dave suggested I stay at The Old Deanery, an amazing hotel and restaurant in Ripon that comprises of plenty of historic character with a modern lick, if anyone is ever in this neck of the woods I would thoroughly recommend staying and eating here. Unfortunately Becky couldn't make it so Dave and myself had to drink all 3 bottles of red wine to ourselves ;)
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"I can't say enough about how fortunate I am as an outfitter to have the following individuals working with me. Each and every one is an excellent instructor, guide, and friend. When I have an opportunity to take a day afield for myself, it's generally with one of the following people. What we all share is a love and dedication to our sport and sharing that with you. I hope you have the opportunity to find out how valuable their skills can be!"
Steve Leibinger One warm summer evening on the banks of a small trout stream in Wyoming, Steve's father patiently taught him the art of fly fishing. And that night at the ripe old age of 7, Steve caught his first trout on a dry fly. That was the turning point in his life; flyfishing had a hold on him and would ultimately become his profession. Born and raised in the West, Steve received his Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Geography at the University of Wyoming before heading to Aspen, Colorado for "one ski season" and his first guide trip on the waters of the Roaring Fork River in 1994. He became the head guide for Aspen Flyfishing before venturing back north to bigger waters, bigger trout and bigger skies in the wilds of Montana. Steve immediately fell in love with Montana's fly fishing and began guiding for Angler's West in 2000. Thankfully, Steve's wife Annie and daughter Stephanie (7) have happily agreed to let him follow his fly fishing dreams and make their home in Bozeman in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains. Steve's experience and passion for fly fishing are evident in his guide style. If you are just getting started in the sport or if you've fly fished the world, join Steve for a rewarding day on one of Montana's wonderful rivers.
Craig Boyd Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, and growing up in a fanatic fly fishing family, Craig has taken every opportunity to hone his skills on many of the finest waters of the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains. Craig attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior where he lead his hockey team to three NCAA Final Fours and studied Biology. When not chasing the puck on some frozen pond, Craig could be found pursuing his first love, plying the waters of the Great Lakes tributaries. This love soon lead Craig west to find his fishing Mecca in Bozeman. Fishing extensively across Montana from the Beaverhead to the Big Horn and all the waters in between, home water riffles always draw him back to the Madison and Yellowstone. Beyond perusing his local haunts for the wily trout, Craig can be found skiing Bridger Bowl or chasing live music across the country.
Bill Buchbauer Billy is without a doubt one of the nicest guys you are likely to meet. With a big "Aw Shucks" grin, Bill does a phenomenal job on the water. Whether you are a beginner looking to start a new avocation or already a seasonded hand with the long rod, Bill has the ability to share his knowledge, skills, and affinity for the river with you. You will be in great hands, and likely have a new friend for life. Bill seeks out the high country when fishing wraps up in the fall. A semi-pro Big Mountain skier, this past winter Bill spent the winter months looking for the perfect turns in the perfect powder fields guiding heli-skiing for SEBA in southeast Alaska. Next winters location? Undecided, but snowy....
Michael Leach As a ranger naturalist for the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park for many years, Mike has shared his passion for the Greater Yellowstone Region with people from all over the world. Growing up in Northern Idaho, Mike honed his love for the art of fly-fishing on some of the lesser known Idaho rivers and streams. He has also spent countless hours working the waters of the spectacular Bitterroot Valley and the Greater Yellowstone region such as the Yellowstone, Madison, and many others. As an educator, Mike has a great deal of patience and enjoys working with guests of all levels and experience. If you are looking for a guide who has great love and respect for Montana and with deep roots in the region then Mike is your man!
Burke Holmes Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Burke began fly fishing when he was 10. It wasn't too long before he was tying flies and fooling the local blue gill and bass. He got his first dose of western trout fishing when he was 13 and has done everything in his power to stay in Big Sky Country. Burke began working in our shop when he was fifteen and has been answering phones and stocking flies ever since. Burke just graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula with a degree in Aquatic Biology. Burke fulfills a dual role with us as he's guiding as well as teaching First Timer trips and working in the shop. A day on the water with Burke will be full of conversation, humor, youthful enthusiasm, and trout.
Jeff Pavlovich (that's him on the right) Jeff comes to us from the South side of Chicago where he cut his teeth fishing the Lake Michigan steelhead tribs. For several years Jeff spent his time bummin' between the pacific Northwest and his beloved Wisconsin Spring Creeks. After spending three years with the Orvis Company teaching fly fishing and running one of their retail stores he decided to head West -to where his heart was tugging and landed in Montana. When not guiding or working in the shop as co-manager, Jeff can be found fishing new spots around SW Montana or tying up new patterns. Jeff heads up our newest addition to guided trips -chasing big nocturnal brown trout with mouse patterns. You won't see that 20-inch plus brown eat your fly in the middle of the night, but you'll hear it and feel it. And with Jeff's expertise, you'll be hooked on night fishing!
Chuck Borg Chuck hails from Enumclaw, Washington and grew up fishing with spinners and bait, but for the last 15 years focused completely on fly fishing. He graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon in 1999 and immediately moved to Montana. Chuck has fished many of the waters of the Great Northwest, Chile, and Argentina. He has been a guide in southwest Montana for the last 8 years and has been blessed to have what he calls a "dream job." He has the patience to teach basics to a novice and the experience to help advanced anglers refine their skills, all while providing a very enthusiastic atmosphere on the river. When this hard-working guide is not on the river he can be found enjoying the outdoors with his wonderful wife and their dog (aka the fish alarm).
Peter HowellPeter (on the left) grew up in the Midwest and like many of our guides was driven to Montana for its great fishing and outdoor lifestyle. While attending the University of Montana Peter began guiding on the Yellowstone, Boulder, and a number of other rivers in the area during his free time. His enthusiasm for fishing has led him to a number of places such as Alaska, California, Florida Keys, and the Bahamas to search for new fishing opportunities. In the off season he can be found skiing and looking for that next travel destination, which usually involves fishing, backcountry horse packing, or both.


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One of the key things that attracted us to collaborate with Bradley Wiggins, one of Britain's greatest cyclists, is his love and appreciation of 1960s clothing and design. His sharp wit and style have won him fans on and off the tarmac. Technical skin tight fabrics in bright colours form the mainstay of a cyclist's wardrobe, however Wiggins' collection for Fred Perry characteristically references the woollen jerseys sported by the cycling legends of the 1960s.
The cycling jersey has been a mainstay of the mod wardrobe since the early 1960s. Slim fitting with a neat mock turtle neck and complete with continental allure, the merino wool tops offered a cooling alternative to the synthetic shirts widely available at the time.
In their truest form (when used in races) cycling jerseys hold great prestige, with different colour jerseys signifying a riders ranking. Perhaps the most famous and coveted jersey is the Tour de France's 'maillot jaune' (yellow jersey). The rider with the lowest overall time at the end of each stage receives the ceremonial yellow jersey and the right to start the next stage wearing the colour.
Wiggins is hotly tipped to be the first ever Brit to win the Tour de France this year, which starts tomorrow, the 30th of June.
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Ruling out the illogical ideaologies of traditional religions and also ruling out the certainty of atheism, in favour of there being no significant difference between the amount of information we have of how the universe began and no information at all... Discuss!
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Why do you prefer evangelistic anti-religionism? Surely you must choose rationalized probability over anything else. Tell me more please...
Yes I am sure I understand what atheism is. However I am not sure that there are variations, it has a definition of course. You mention or infact you list the criteria for 'your atheism'. I think what you have listed is more of a definition of scientific method or practice but to vage at that, which is all very well and good but this isn't atheism. Atheism is quite simply the absence of a god or creator, which is certain, regardless of how you look at it, this is also not falsifiable as of course we have no idea how the universe came to be. Therefore like the statement says it should be ruled out due to it's certainty.
I see your point about having a 'to do' list due to the lack of evidence etc... And yes I agree we have a very large list of things to do, and of course we need to tick a lot of those boxes before we can concider how the universe began. This is in contrast to atheism (no god/creator) and leaves only possibilities. Concidering the amount of stuff on that list i.e the amount of information we haven't got, we must concider that to philosophies (yes this is in the philosophy catergory) as to how the universe came to be, we have to go with; anything and all is possible, hence possibilianism.
Whether you find it an uninteresting or recursive question to answer is irrelavent here as the question is whether atheism or possibilianism is the most logical philosophy to undertake, and like I have mentioned possibilianism rules out atheism (real atheism of course, not your personal version). You say you "believe" atheism means this - (your criteria), but belief is implying what? Why did you use the word belief? I don't want to insult you, but I think you should look up the words 'atheism' and 'believe' in a dictionary...
Oh and yes I know all about theists side stepping, they have no other option if they want to continue to be theists.
This doesn't add anything to your argument. A is a result of B, but neither of these definitions are anywhere near your definition. These are a concideration of scientific fact being actual fact or not. A difference between the weight of evidence. You are way off the mark here mate, and maybe if you had looked up 'believe' in the dictionary you would have spelt it right. Sorry that was a low blow, but seriously you're not adding anything to what you have already said by stating these to very similar definitions, as oppossed to your very longwinded and very different one.
Come on what kind of answer is that? I prefer it because I prefer it... Ok so you say evangelistic anti-religionism is a practical tool in the pursuit of anti-religonism, I'm not convinced as to how practical this tool is. Will you give me an example where it has been used as such? Also if it's not an abstract concept like possibilianism why are you comparing it to possibilianism i.e using it instead of. Why did you mention it at all? My discussion topic is possibilianism.
You are of course right about my wording, I shouldn't tell you what you must do. I wrote this part under the assumption that you are a rational man who uses probability to come to his conlusions, and I used "surely you must use rationalized probability over anything else" as an assumption of common ground that we could build on, not as a command, I thought you would have realised this.
You're right I don't want to sound like an intellectual bully, but I do want to know athiestic opinions on possibilianism. I would like to know yours. I would like to know this as i presume that athiests use logic and reasoning to understand the world around them, which begs the question; why aren't athiests possibilianists?
The modern term atheist encompasses what you are defining as "possibilian." Basically, it is the scientific idea you can't prove a negative. It's the same concept of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. You can't prove there isn't some bowl of noodles in the sky controlling everything on earth, so it is possible it IS there.
Ask most skeptics - James Randi, Michael Shermer, Steve Novella, et al, and they will tell you that they cannot for certain say that god does not exist. What they can say there is no evidence for god and that there is no test for god's existence, thus we must say that there is no god. Thereby, that make them an atheist. We cannot say god doesn't exist, because we cannot test for god not existing.
Here's the bigger point - we won't know until we get there - either we die and we are dirt or we die and we go to some magical place. We have no way to know. There has been no way to test this scientifically. Everything we know about "out of body" experiences can be explained by science. There is nothing magical about them.
That is exactly the point of possibilianism. We cannot be absolutly certain of anything which is why atheism (certainty that there is no creator of any kind) is redundant. We are obviously not talking about a man with a beard floating in the clouds... But the idea that we (our universe) was created by something other than natural processes is of course possible, you make this point clear yourself. Atheisim rules this out with certainty, the word itself at its basic of meanings simply states; without a creator. Therefore the term, the idealogy of atheism is bettered by possibilianism. We know so little that all is possible...


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Orombi said "many times Ugandans have believed that they cannot do anything for themselves.
Ugandans, he said, had so many resources that can be exploited at the individual and small group level to support a decent living.
The Archbishop was on Wednesday speaking during a visit to Rahab Ministries, a rehabilitation centre in Kitetika off Gayaza Road, which helps sexually exploited children.
The centre integrates girls into formal education and vocational training.
One of the girls who was rescued from the streets in 2006 is currently at Makerere University.
"I met the Lord Jesus at Rahab and I am so grateful," the girl said. "I cried on those streets and asked God to deliver me out of prostitution and finally, He did," she said.
Orombi said he was happy that 80% of the resources that run Rahab Ministries are contributed by Ugandans.
"This is a testimony that Ugandans can support themselves out of hopeless situations," he said.
The commander of the land forces, Lt. Gen. Katumba Wamala, is involved in the centre activities. During the visit, he spent time counselling the girls.
Annet Kirabira, one of the founders of the centre, said some of the girls were as young as nine and are in primary school, while others were in secondary school and vocational institutions.
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Then, I took three weeks vacation to visit my GF in Houston. One evening while there we went through a Luby's drive-thru to get some tea and there just happened to be a H-D dealership in the adjoining parking lot and for some reason I decided to drive by. I saw a red 48 sitting out front (customers bike) and it caught me eye, so I stopped to look at it. Then I decided to park and get a closer look. We got out and looked it over, and I asked if she wanted to go in. She said, "sure". We walked in and I felt like a complete foreigner as I walked past rows of bikes that had no appeal to me. Then I saw a gold 48 just like the one above, and it was ON!
I just fell in love with that bike. We were engaged by a rather nice salesman, and my excitement grew as we looked and talked about the bikes. Over the next little while my ideas about H-D just changed. The salesman told me that with a m/c endorsement on my DL and proof of m/c insurance I could take a test ride. Over the next couple of days I couldn't get the 48 out of my head so I went back a few days later and took a ride. Due to my preconceptions I fully expected to hate it. But, after a few minutes on the road I had to admit that, while different from what I was used to, I was actually enjoying it!
I wanted a new Harley!!
Long story short, with our upcoming wedding, and all of the associated expenses I knew that there was no way I could swing a new bike. So, I just put it on the back burner, thinking that one day, after the wedding, and my finances recovered, that maybe this would be my new bike. But, I did spend a lot of time online looking at 'em and researching. The 48 had became my knew bike obsession and T knew it.
I've been selling off some of my other bikes to help pay for the wedding and she knew that too. So, what does she do? A few weeks after I returned to GA, she contacted my local H-D dealership, had them locate a gold 48, and then arranged to have it delivered to me as a surprise! WOW! What a woman!
I've had it less than a week, but a funny thing has happened... I'm really starting to view Harleys differently and can definitely see myself getting another as a project bike in the future. But, yeah, there's just something about the 48 that pushed all the right buttons for me from a styling perspective.
Thanks to everyone for the compliment. I think it's a BEAUTIFUL machine too!
And it's all the more beautiful because of the beautiful lady that gave it to me. I may sell other bikes, but this one has a permanent spot in my garage!
That IS a great story! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Also took me a while to want a Harley.
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I feel like everyone who read the news today imagined this at some point. I just wanted to draw it. Clearly this is mean to be silly but...
...with Random House, Inc. and The Penguin Group merging, over one quarter of the global publishing market will be under the control of one company (with, I hope, an awesome silly-sounding name), which isn't evil or anything, but it is worrying, both as a forecast for the collapse of independence in the industry as well as a consolidation of diverse publishing venues into single entities. Obviously the companies will remain autonomous(ish), but they'll both be selecting future books based on economic mandates from a single source, and I can't imagine this is a good thing for promoting diversity in writing.
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Sarona VIII was the eighth planet in the Sarona planetary system, well-known as a destination for shore leave for Starfleet officers. Among its attractions was the Blue Parrot Café, which served blue cocktails. The café was located across the square from the Zanza Men's Dance Palace.
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Marty was really hammering Votto on Cunningham's show today. Marty believes he is paid to produce runs and he's not doing it.
Can we get Marty put under a gag order? He needs to go away.
Marty's an arse
You guys are such a bunch of homers. Votto has not produced in the 3 hole and I am glad he is being called on it. If Votto was a 2 hole guy, I would have no problem with his numbers. How many times does Votto go 2 strikes? A lot. That is not his job. His is to hit first strikes over the fence or in the gap. He is not doing that. You guys love shooting down anyone who yells that the emperor is naked. Well keep dressing this pig gentlemen because if this keeps up, we will not be playing ball deep in to October.
I hope Votto gets a power surge soon, he's off his regular pace as of now and I do see him missing quite often on fastballs in the zone. I don't have an issue with asking more of Votto at this moment because I know he can deliver. I don't really like Marty's style of critique, though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu9VA3pTEzs These "Homers" really do feel like Adam Sandler in Waterboy about this Canuck!!
Marty, Marty, Marty...
Yes, clearly Votto is the reason the Reds scored FIVE runs in the last five games....
Why is he not pointing out that GIBP is hitting around the mendoza line since May? Or that there are THREE batters in the entire lineup hitting above .258...
But yes...it's on Votto...hit more homers, Joey, swing at more balls out of the zone. You are the RUN producer, dude!
Ah yes, the best player on your team is clearly the problem.
Votto leads the NL in Runs Created.


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Brown was the second Texas cornerback taken. Aaron Williams went No. 34 overall to the Buffalo Bills, and he was believed to be under consideration by the Steelers when they picked at No. 31 in the first round Thursday.
Despite Brown's so-so speed (4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash), Steelers secondary coach Carnell Lake said he believed Brown was the better cover corner of the two.
"He's very quick - he's more quick than he is fast," Lake said. "His quickness allows him to cover, and I think that's what we were looking for. He's a solid cover corner.
"To get Curtis in the bottom of the third round, I think, is a good pick for us."
Brown had only two interceptions in 52 games - 28 starts - at Texas. But Lake maintained that was because teams did not throw his direction, an ode to his pure coverage skills.
"I didn't get a ball thrown my way until my sixth game in the season," Brown said. "I just really didn't get thrown at. I didn't have too many opportunities."
The Steelers had the NFL's No. 1 scoring defense last season but are coming off a Super Bowl loss to the Green Bays Packers in which Aaron Rodgers threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns while picking on corners William Gay and Bryant McFadden. During a November regular season game, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots also picked apart the Steelers' secondary in scoring 39 points.
Brown also did some punt returning at Texas, but Lake said he didn't think that would be a role for him with Pittsburgh. As a rookie, Brown could see time on other special teams and as a nickel back.
"I feel like I can cover real well and I have good speed," Brown said. "With the coaching staff up there, I will just keep learning different techniques and going and getting the ball and just learn to be a complete player."
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Former Kentucky men's tennis head coach Dennis Emery stepped down from the position earlier this year to take on the role of assistant to the athletic director. After serving 30 seasons as the head coach at Kentucky, after building the entire men's program from the ground up to Southeastern Conference champions in his final season, and everything else in between, it was time for Emery to move on.
Emery wasn't the only piece of the 2012 team to depart. After numerous contributions to the program throughout their careers, SEC Player of the Year Eric Quigley and Alex Musialek graduated in May. Those men represented the top two spots in UK's rotation last season. They were also key parts of the top two doubles teams that Kentucky had to offer.
Kentucky has giant-like shoes to fill for the 2012-13 season.
Though the true NCAA competition doesn't start until next spring, the tennis team will be competing in two invitational tournaments over the upcoming weekend in efforts to begin life without Emery, Quigley and Musialek. Kauffmann will send a group of four players including Jomby to the Illinois Invitational Tournament, while Rossi and the rest of the team will travel east to Durham, N.C. to participate in the Duke Invitational.
For any team in any sport the adjustments in store for the UK tennis team would be tough to immediately overcome. But they do have a slight advantage.
Emery's right-hand man since 2005 and former Kentucky tennis player Cedric Kauffmann seemed to be a logical fit as Emery's successor. He had pre-existing relationships with the players on the roster and had been instrumental in reshaping the mentality and attitude of the UK tennis program. While Kauffmann made all the sense in the world on paper, he knew the decision was ultimately not his to make.
"When Coach (Emery) got that job, it was within a week; (the players) were like, 'Oh, are you going to be the new coach?'" said Kauffmann. "And I told them that it was not my decision. But I think they were very excited that it was me."
Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart made the decision with Emery's input to hire Emery's longtime assistant. With the hire, Kauffmann became the 12th men's tennis head coach in University of Kentucky history, but the first new hire in over 30 years. The hire, however, was not to find the next Dennis Emery, but rather to find the first Cedric Kauffmann.
Kauffmann understands the legacy that Emery has left behind. After all, he had been a part of it not only as a coach, but also as a player under Emery for four seasons in the last 1990s, earning multiple All-America and All-SEC honors. He understands the history and the tradition that have been built and that replacing an icon is not something that happens overnight. Instead, Kauffmann is concerned about just what he has been hired to do: focus on the task at hand and carry on the tradition.
"I don't look at Coach (Emery)'s 30 years and say what am I going to do against that?" said Kauffmann. "I don't even know if I'm going to coach 30 years. My job is to take care of this year. And when I'm done with this year, I'm going to take care of next year. I don't look too far ahead. I'm just going to get better today, get better tomorrow, and if I do a good job then my record will be pretty good."
The hire has gone over very well with the returning athletes. UK did all it could to make sure to maintain a stable environment for the UK men's tennis team. In fact, other than the loss of Emery from the staff, the change is barely noticeable.
"It looks like nothing has changed," said senior captain Anthony Rossi. "We're just missing Coach Emery, but it doesn't really look like much has changed. It's pretty much the same."
Rossi, who has soared to No. 12 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association preseason singles rankings, has been saddled with the unenviable role of trying to fill the void left by Quigley and Musialek. The lone senior on this season's roster will be responsible for much more than either of those two had to shoulder. But that's why he was chosen. That's exactly why Kauffmann named Rossi his team captain for the upcoming season.
"I love my captain," said Kauffmann. "Anthony Rossi has sacrificed a lot. What I mean by this is that he was always a good player, and he's gotten better every year. He's been a very good listener since he came in and just waited for his time."
Rossi's time has come, and his role will be as crucial as any captain in recent UK history. Luckily, he won't have to do it all on his own.
"We have a big junior class that I expect to push a little bit to get the freshmen coming along because Anthony, the lone senior, can't do it alone," said Kauffmann.
That junior class is highlighted by Tom Jomby (No. 45) and Panav Jha (No. 64), who played major roles in the 2012 SEC Championship campaign. But they, along with the four other juniors, will have to take the next leap as upperclassmen in their play and as leaders to assist Rossi with those duties.
The goal for Kentucky is to build on last season's success, even with the exodus of their top two players. Last season, despite the SEC regular season championship, UK fell in the SEC Tournament and experienced an early exit in the NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16.
But how do they replace those kinds of talents? How do they take the next step with that many holes?
"I don't think I can replace Eric," said Kauffmann. "Nobody will replace Eric. But I think they need to come into their own a little bit. Rossi needs to become Anthony Rossi. Jomby can become Tom Jomby."
No one individual is expected to singlehandedly fill those voids. For the Wildcats to replace the missing pieces, each returner is just going to have to improve. If that happens, Kentucky could collectively be in a position to repeat as SEC Champions and perhaps beyond, even if no one outside the UK tennis offices believes that to be a possibility.
"I'm pretty sure no one believes we can do it, but I'm pretty sure we can," said Rossi. "We've had some talks with the team and how we can do it. It's going to be tough, it's not going to be easy, but I'm really sure we can do."
That's the exact type of mentality you want your brand new team captain to have. While Rossi isn't trying to be the next Quigley or Musialek, those guys certainly made their impact. That's what makes Rossi the prototypical leader.
Kauffmann says one of Rossi's strengths has been observation since he came to UK. He's learned from former captain Brad Cox for two seasons, and he's watched how last year's seniors handled themselves as players and leaders. After spending a great deal of time with Quigley and Musialek over the years, Rossi has become himself by adopting bits and pieces from each of them.
"He's a little bit in between both," said Kauffmann. "Eric was very consistent with his emotions. I think he became more outspoken a little bit towards the end of his career. (Musialek) was more of the voice in the locker room. He had some higher highs and maybe some smaller lows compared to Eric, but he was the voice. Rossi is a little bit of both. He's got the 'joie de vivre' from France, but he's got some toughness in him and attitude in matches."
That "joie de vivre" is a French term meaning "a cheerful enjoyment of life." But Rossi would enjoy nothing more than atoning for last season's anti-climactic finish in his last go-around as Wildcat. As the undoubted leader of this team, whether or not that happens is largely up to him to rally the troops and take one last shot at greatness.
"I think we had a good season last year, but ended pretty bad, we think," said Rossi. "We knew we could lose, but not that way. As a senior, especially, it's my last year and I'm just ready for everything. I hope we win the the SEC again, the tournament, and I really think we can do something in the NCAA Tournament."


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People living in Panga-Tupu area, North B district and Kwarara in West district on Unguja island have been forced to make do with unsafe water due to a lack of water supply in the areas.
"We have been without water for too long, forcing us to either walk long distances in search of water or use the available dirty water," said Omar Haji, a resident of Panga-Tupu. Mr Mussa Ali Khamis, the area's councillor, said that water problems in the village are huge and asked the government to help find a lasting solution of water shortages in the villages.
Similar problems are commonplace in Kwarara area in Fuoni constituency as the area's representative, Mr Said Mussa Zubeir, said that he was working with Zanzibar Water Authority (ZAWA) to find a solution. ZAWA authorities blame a dilapidated water supply system and climate change which has caused water salinity in wells close to the coastal areas including Stone Town.
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Linda Brockinton started playing flute at age eleven and has played flute and piccolo previously with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. As a music major in college, she won First Chair in several regional orchestras. Linda began playing mountain dulcimer in 1988 and she has taught dulcimer lessons since 1990.
Turlough O'Carolan and Celtic music are favorites of Linda Brockinton and her fingerpicking style of playing the mountain dulcimer bring these songs to life. Linda has a CD of her favorite Turlough O'Carolan tunes and several Celtic mountain dulcimer tablature books.
Linda has produced several mountain dulcimer tablature books and CDs that contain original compositions and tablature arrangements. The combination of the tablature books & CDs along with teaching mountain dulcimer at festivals, clubs, and privately allow Linda to follow the folk music tradition of passing on songs and the playing of mountain dulcimers to all who want to share in the adventure.
(McSpadden photograph used with permission.)
Linda has always loved McSpadden dulcimers. She says, "I have a Cherry Custom that I bought, then I won a walnut standard, a cherry/redwood top baritone, a Cherry/spruce top Ginger, a maple/spruce top custom (my personal favorite of them all) and a beautiful Koa Custom that I won at Nationals. I just love McSpadden instruments and they have been so good back to me." When McSpadden was contacted about Linda they said, "We are proud of Linda and appreciate that she chooses to play a McSpadden dulcimers. We certainly wish her well as she continues her musical career." Linda says, "Their builders are the best."
Linda always said George Looney, who passed away January 30, 2013, was a genius and he was the only one she let work on her dulcimers. For the last 40 years George worked as a craftsman at The Dulcimer Shoppe in Mountain View. An avid outdoorsman, George found peace and comfort by spending as much time outside, hiking, arrowhead hunting, doing woodworking projects and working in the yard with Karen -- "Honey" as he called her. Though not an openly religious man, George always felt closest to God while outside surrounded by nature and God's creatures. Please let your prayers be with his family. You can read his obituary HERE
Dulcimerville is intended as a colorful and relaxing vacation for our musical dulcimer friends. We have a history of offering the finest quality classes for mountain dulcimer players, but we're not "formal" about it. We're close to nature on the beautiful Blue Ridge Assembly campus. While accommodations are comfortable and the food nutritious and enticing, we want you to enjoy Dulcimerville's healthy natural environment. Just beyond the Assembly's gates are the quaint mountain town of Black Mountain and many favorite tourist destinations!
An interesting article Linda wanted to share...
A 2007 survey of U.S. health facilities by the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, along with the Joint Commission and Americans for the Arts, found that of the 1,923 facilities, 35% offered some type of music to patients.
Besides promoting relaxation and reducing stress, music therapy has been shown to affect sleep patterns, improve stroke patients' memories and decrease the amount of sedation medication needed for some patients.
Claudius Conrad, senior surgical resident at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, led a study published in December in the journal Critical Care Medicine that attempted to identify changes the body undergoes while listening to music.
The study looked at patients in the ICU who were on mechanical breathing machines. The group that was exposed to Mozart piano sonatas experienced marked decreases in stress hormones and in cytokines -- one of the chemicals responsible for regulating the body's response to trauma.
There was also a substantial increase in the production of growth hormones, which helps the body regulate metabolism, particularly during sleep. The result was a reduction in blood pressure, lowered heart rate and less need for medication to keep patients sedated, compared with the control group, Conrad says.
"If patients could be exposed to music in the ICU they would survive more often, they would leave the ICU faster," he says. "This would also save costs."
Editor's note: The use of music in therapy for the brain has evolved rapidly as brain-imaging techniques have revealed the brain's plasticity -- its ability to change -- and have identified networks that music activates. Armed with this growing knowledge, doctors and researchers are employing music to retrain the injured brain.
Studies by the authors and other researchers have revealed that because music and motor control share circuits, music can improve movement in patients who have suffered a stroke or who have Parkinson's disease. Research has shown that neurologic music therapy can also help patients with language or cognitive difficulties, and the authors suggest that these techniques should become part of rehabilitative care. Future findings may well indicate that music should be included on the list of therapies for a host of other disorders as well.
I am very sad to say that we lost Miss Donna this year (2012). She was a dear friend, a Diva for sure and a true patron of the arts. She loved the soft side of the dulcimer working diligently on her fingerpicking. More importantly she loved people and she loved life. She will be greatly missed this year.
Rest in peace Miss Donna...
We Love You and Miss You.
"When we join the dulcimer world we all have to begin somewhere. As beginners we stand amazed at the good players around us. Most go on about their business never noticing that you are struggling and are so desperate to learn to play as well as they can. But there are some who graciously, even when tired, will stop to give you a tip or teach you a tune."
"The first five years that I attended the festival at Mt. View Arkansas there were two people always there and always ready and willing to help. Neil Gaston was one and David Schnaufer was the other. They were always there. I learned "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" from David sitting on the stage behind the big auditorium and I can remember learning "Spotted Pony" from Neil in the restaurant there. They were tired and probably had other things to do but they took the time to teach me. There were no players in my area at the time so when you get to have a good instructor you are so happy. I remember at 45 years old going to Mt. View and I had just changed my tuning to DAd and wanted desperatly to learn to play in that tuning. I was assigned to a class and went the first hour, where I was devistated to have the teacher take a vote on whether we wanted to play in DAA or DAd. I came out crying like a baby because I wanted to learn and had spent my money only to stay in DAA. I inquired to see if I could change to Neil's class. He had one spot left and took great pity on the old crying lady and let me stay. They both were very supportive, even when David told me "you're just gonna be a fingerpicker, nuttin' wrong with that". I also remember how scared and honored I was to get to play "Nancy" with Neil in Oklahoma City. I learned a lot from Neil and David and things won't be the same in the dulcimer world without them. I only hope that I can be as helpful to new players as they were to me. I do know if you listen to players around you now you will know that they are still present here in the songs that are being played. The knowledge and the love for the dulcimer that they had is all around you in the people they taught. Thanks Guys -- we will miss both of you. Thank you for your life's work that has been passed on to so many people. We love you."
-- Linda Brockinton, the Lowly Fingerpicker
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Man flees, hides from law enforcement
Jul 5, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer
A Spanish-speaking man reportedly fled from law enforcement Saturday after being pulled over on Wyoming Highway 789 in Hudson.
Officials said the man is in the country illegally.
His blue PT Cruiser was the subject of drunken driving report at about 4:35 p.m. Saturday. According to the reporting party, the southbound vehicle was "unable to maintain speed" and "swerving all over the road" on the highway south of Riverton.
Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers said they located the vehicle at the convenience store along the highway west of Hudson. The male driver reportedly had pulled to the side of the road and was outside of the car arguing with his female passenger.
"The trooper pulled up and tried to talk to them, but neither of them spoke English," WHP Lt. Tom Adams said Tuesday. "He did get close enough (to know) neither of them was intoxicated."
The trooper reportedly returned to his patrol car to request the assistance of a colleague who speaks Spanish.
"He was sitting in his car calling on the radio (when) the male ran off," Adams said. "He left the woman, a 7-year-old boy and his vehicle there."
Officials searched for the man for about an hour but were unable to locate him. Witnesses at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday said they saw a trooper searching the inside of the car. The witness said no driver or passengers appeared on scene at the time. Later, four WHP vehicles and one Fremont County sheriff's deputy vehicle arrived to assist in the search.
His vehicle was towed from the scene, and Adams said the woman and child involved were given a ride back to Riverton, where they apparently live.
"We have the vehicle, and we know who he was and that he is in the country illegally," Adams said. "We are just waiting for him to come try and get his car back."
Adams said several names were involved in the report, but he thinks the man in question was 49-year-old Domingo Toledo-Diego. The woman with him also is likely in the country illegally, Adams said.


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CHICAGO The FBI says window prison bars were found inside a mattress in the cell belonging to two bank robbers who escaped from downtown Chicago's high-rise jail.
Tuesday morning's daring escape has prompted a massive manhunt for Joseph "Jose" Banks and Kenneth Conley.
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A massive manhunt is under way for two bank robbers who pulled off a daring escape from downtown Chicago's high-rise jail Tuesday by apparently squeezing through a narrow window and scaling down about 20 stories using a knotted rope or bed sheets.
Police helicopters and canine units swarmed the area, but not until more than three hours after Joseph "Jose" Banks and Kenneth Conley went unaccounted for during a 5 a.m. headcount. It's unclear whether they were still inside the 27-story facility at that time, U.S. Marshal's Service spokeswoman Belkis Cantor said.
Both men are facing hefty prison sentences, and the FBI said they should be considered armed and dangerous.
SWAT teams stormed at least one home in Tinley Park, a suburb south of the city. Although neither man was found, evidence suggested that both had been at the home just hours earlier, according to the FBI.
Some schools went on lockdown after being inundated with calls from nervous parents. Mike Byrne, a superintendent in Tinley Park, said "our parents are so emotionally charged right now" because of the school shootings in Connecticut.
Hours after the escape, a rope could be seen dangling down the side of the Metropolitan Correctional Center high above downtown Chicago. At least 200 feet long and knotted about every 6 feet, the rope was hanging from a window that was 6 feet tall but only 6 inches in diameter.
It appeared to illustrate a meticulously planned escape - which came a week after Banks made a courtroom vow of retribution.
The facility is one of the only skyscraper lockups in the world, and experts say its triangular shape was meant to make it easier to guard, theoretically reducing blind spots for guards. The only other escape from the nearly 40-year-old facility occurred in the mid-1980s, when a convicted murderer slid down an electrical cord but was eventually recaptured, Cantor said.
Exactly when Banks, 37, and Conley, 38, escaped remains unclear. Shop owners across the street from the wall the men scaled said police suddenly flooded into the area around 8:30 a.m., hours after they missed a headcount. Police initially said the men escaped sometime between 5 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.