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Name: Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi (SLA-MM)
Leader: Minni Arko Minawi
Area of Operation: Darfur
Report from the Sudan Human Security Baseline Assessment (HSBA) , 6 September 2011:
Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi (SLA-MM)
SLA-MM evolved from a Fur–Zaghawa split in the SLA and is led by members of the Zaghawa tribe who took up arms less to oppose the government in Khartoum than to fight the 'janjaweed', their rivals in the lucrative camel trade in North Darfur. The split between Minawi and the Fur leader Abdul Wahid Mohamed al Nur was the first in a series of divisions along tribal lines that fatally weakened the SLA insurgency. It led to personal power struggles that undercut the credibility of the two groups among their own grassroots supporters. By 2011 SLA-MM and SLA-Abdul Wahid (SLA- AW)—both much weakened and both under attack by government troops and aircraft—were reportedly considering a new era of cooperation fuelled by the new conflict between the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-Northern Sector (SPLM- North) and the Government of Sudan. This culminated in the signing of a formal alliance between SLA-MM, SLA-AW, and SPLM-North on 7 August 2011 under the banner of the Sudan Revolutionary Front Alliance. The parties pledged to join military and political forces to overthrow the National Congress Party and establish a secular, liberal state. The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) was poised to join this agreement as well, but withdrew at the last moment over the issue of a secular state.
Before the split in the SLA, Minawi, formerly a primary school teacher, succeeded in controlling the movement's main military forces despite having no military experience. In May 2006 he signed the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) with the government, becoming senior assistant to President Omar al Bashir and chairman of the Transitional Darfur Regional Authority (TDRA). The positions were nominal and his power negligible. Minawi's position as senior assistant to the president was not renewed after the general elections of April 2010, and at the end of 2010 he moved from Khartoum to Juba, declaring himself in rebellion again and the DPA dead.
Areas of control/activity
After signing the DPA Minawi had no access to rebel-controlled areas of Darfur, but was able to move freely in government-controlled areas. Most of his forces were divided into companies (approximately 100 men) and stationed in the Zaghawa homeland in North Darfur—around the state capital, al Fasher, and the town of Um Berro—and in a pocket south-east of Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. In the April elections, which were boycotted by DPA non-signatories, SLA-MM won parliamentary seats in North Darfur (Kutum) and South Darfur (Gereida).
On 3 December 2010, after Minawi's move to Juba, a Sudanese army spokesman declared that his forces had become a 'legitimate target'. SLA-MM immediately came under heavy attack in North and South Darfur. Some of Minawi's men moved into the northern fringe of South Sudan, reportedly after defecting from SLA-MM to JEM.
Minawi's initial return to rebellion in December 2010 divided his movement into three main groups: one that stayed in Khartoum, negotiating disarmament terms with the government; a second in North Darfur, composed of 70–75 men and 12 vehicles, negotiating an alliance with JEM; and a third, still aligned with Minawi, led by his longtime chief of staff, Juma Mohamed Hagar, and Mohamadein Osman 'Aurgajo', a field commander reputed to have been a nahab (highwayman) before the insurgency. With time, a fourth division occurred in Minawi's ranks. Currently these forces are spread across Wadi Howar; the North Darfur/Chad border; eastern Jebel Marra; and South Kordofan; while there are political liaison units in Juba, South Sudan, and Kampala, Uganda. The factions are currently delineated as follows:
- Mohamadein Osman, last active in Aweinat on the Sudan/Libya border;
- Mohammed Hari Sardogo, based in eastern Jebel Marra;
- Juma Hagar, currently in a camp in Northern Bahr al Ghazal; and
- Abdallah Ahmed Abdiya, active throughout North Darfur.
Sources of financing/support
Until Minawi moved to Juba, many of his men enjoyed government salaries and other benefits stemming from the DPA, including vehicles. The SLA-MM office in Khartoum was subsidized to the tune of USD 1 million per month and SLA-MM fighters received logistical support from the government. In December 2010, however, all support to SLA-MM ceased. Offices, financial assets, and vehicles were seized and Minawi himself was removed as head of the TDRA. Many former loyalists declared themselves against him and made overtures to JEM.
In returning to the armed opposition, SLA-MM has sought to build bridges with other groups to its narrow ethnic Zaghawa base and remain relevant militarily. The blossoming alliance with SLA-AW and SPLM-North is useful step in this direction. But SLA-MM is still seriously divided over the Doha agreement and more generally the national versus Darfur-specific agendas. Some SLA-MM cadres may elect to join the Liberation and Justice Movement rather than continue fighting. Its military command also remains very loose, and is better characterized as four separate commands.
Updated 6 September 2011
BBC - Who are Sudan's Darfur rebels?
Sudan Liberation Movement/Army - Minni Minnawi (SLM-MM/SLA-MM)
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Well so now we have our "October surprise"…nothing more than the usual distractions to incite fear, confusions, and mayhem while the voting machines are fixed to ensure the democrats retain control of the Senate and the establishment republicans continue to posture "against Obama".
This article is not to diminish the ravages of a disease that has infected Africa–with an origin in the Marburg virus–or the role of Bill Gates, military biological weapons laboratories stationed around the world, the CIA, and others who would use the disaster to launch their own agendas. And contrary to some people's statements, one can't blame muslims for everything, especially when they are working in collaboration with others.
What this article does point out is that the intentional incompetence of the Obama administration is to release nothing but terror on American citizens and our country as a whole. The perfect storm came into being in 2008 with his selection as the false pResident of the White House, of the D.C. 10-mile square area known as the headquarters of the corporate UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INC., a foreign corporation. Planned over a long period of time, the dumbed down, brain dead, drugged out, blind followers of all things socialist—the democrats, the guilt-complexed whites, the 60's-70's hippies and other haters of America–lick the boots of their captors and drag everyone else down with them.
Obama, or rather OBOLA, is the real virus infecting us all. He is a foreign agent that destabilizes, much like a virus which our bodies reject, and overwhelms us with multiple symptoms, sores, headaches, vomiting, and general malaise. And to add insult to injury, Obama appoints a political hack to be his
Obobla ebola czar, who will use nothing but his influence and taxpayer funded salary to somehow do the "politics of Obola"…blaming the outbreak on Texas, republicans, white folks, anyone but what it really is—the new world order's agenda of depopulation, doubling nicely as an October surprise to distract from election day shenanigans.
And, of course this could be a ploy to get US troops on the ground in Africa, for, guess what…oil and diamonds. (h/t tj)
What do you want to bet this 'disaster' and scare for America disappears after the November election?
Keep your eyes open, your brain alert, and your vitamin C at the ready.
Open thread on the American disease known as "Obola"


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Andrew Engeldinger took his motives to the grave Thursday, turning a gun on himself after shooting eight people at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis.
The same flash of workplace violence erupts 50 to 70 times every year across the country -- often with recurring patterns that shed light on the gunmen and what drives them.
The typical killer is a middle-age white man. He is socially isolated and feels justified in revenge when he gets laid off or passed over for promotion. And, most importantly, he leaves a trail of "bread crumbs" that preceded and could have even predicted his deadly rampage.
The hints include problems at home, depression and growing complaints -- or even threats -- about managers.
"It is rare that these things happen just because somebody was let go," said Mario Scalora, an expert in workplace violence and threat assessment at the University of Nebraska.
"Often, there is a trail of behavior that leads up to certain trigger points, and then you have the violence. There's usually some clues and bread crumbs."
The old notion of fired workers "going postal" and randomly killing co-workers in a rage is incorrect, Scalora and other scholars said. The key to preventing future tragedies, they said, is understanding the problems that precede violence and creating workplaces that can identify struggling workers and support them.
Some 500 to 600 workplace murders occur in the United States each year, most involving robbers or other assailants. But the second-most common circumstance is workers killing co-workers, customers or clients, according to a report released this month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While overall workplace deaths have declined over the past 20 years, the number involving workers killing co-workers hasn't changed.
In Minnesota, 95 people were murdered at their workplaces between 1992 and 2010. Of the victims, 68 were shot. Thursday's shooting was Minnesota's first in at least two decades in which a workplace homicide involved more than two victims.
Killers have a strategy
When disgruntled workers kill colleagues, they typically are seeking revenge and are strategic in their plans, their targets and intentions to then take their own lives, said James Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University in Massachusetts.
Most of the killers live alone, are socially isolated and blame others for their problems, he added.
"It takes more than just one disappointment in life," Fox said. "There's a history of failure and frustration, and you tend to find someone who externalizes blame. Some of us blame ourselves when things go wrong. Others blame everyone else -- 'The boss doesn't give me good assignments' or 'The guy at the next desk is always taking credit for everything I do.'"
Experts interviewed last week stressed that they were talking generally and not about the Accent shooting.
In August, a laid-off employee shot his former manager outside the Empire State Building. Nine bystanders were hurt, and the shooter was killed by police. A subsequent investigation found a history of problems between the worker and the manager. In 2010, a beer distributor killed eight people at his worksite in Manchester, Conn., after he had been fired.
Some hallmarks of workplace shootings fit the Accent case. Engeldinger lived alone in Minneapolis and, one uncle said, had been estranged from family. Relatives also believed he was suffering from a mental illness and discussed getting him help.
Knowing the basic profile of workplace shooters still isn't very helpful in preventing workplace homicides, Fox said, because there are millions of workers who blame others or get laid off or suffer depression and don't turn violent.
"The warning signs are only yellow flags, not red flags," Fox said. "The yellow flags only become red flags after blood has been spilled."
Help for employers
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has responded to concerns about workplace violence with training sessions, a hot line and a website for employers. The department has fielded more inquiries lately about security in health care facilities and in public places such as courthouses -- particularly after the courthouse shootings in Grand Marais, Minn., in December, spokesman James Honerman said.
An estimated 1,000 work-related assaults happen in Minnesota each year.
Larger companies can employ more security and human resources protections. But history suggests they are equally at risk for workplace homicides as small companies such as Accent, said Scalora, who served on an FBI work group on workplace violence.
While angry workers might not be able to get to the top executives they blame, "that doesn't mean other people might not be at risk," Scalora said. "Just because you can't get to the boss doesn't mean that other people might not get hurt."
Companies should develop a sensitive approach to laying off workers, said Carolyn Reinach Wolf, a New York attorney who specializes in mental health law.
"Organizations need to learn how to fire people ... and to think about the person behind the job title. It's not just the assistant director of marketing. There's a name behind it."
Wolf recommends employee assistance programs, which provide support and counseling to troubled workers, and risk assessment programs, which encourage people to report their concerns about co-workers.
"If you really look at [workplace homicides], there are warning signs," she said. "Organizations need to look at those, take them seriously and set up systems to intervene sooner rather than later. What's the downside if you intervene and nothing happens?"
Fox said those strategies are necessary but insufficient and potentially dangerous if used incorrectly. Identifying threats could alienate at-risk workers if employers don't know how to listen to them and treat their concerns with respect.
"If you really do try to identify the few people who are the so-called 'co-workers from hell,' you can actually precipitate the very violent act you are trying to prevent," Fox said. "Because then they are going to feel like they are being persecuted."
Assessing the risk
Agencies such as Minnesota Threat Assessment and Forensic Professionals can consult with companies to identify the risk levels of problem workers and create safe and appropriate responses. Agency founder and psychologist Kristine Kienlen said responses range from police visiting employees at home to counseling for workers to one-on-one sessions where workers air their grievances.
"For those people who are struggling because of losses, because of mental health issues, sometimes getting the support that they need is what is going to deter them from moving down the pathway of violence," she said. "Sometimes just giving them the opportunity to have their side of the story told will help."
The ultimate prevention strategy, Fox said, is to foster work environments in which employees are respected, bullying isn't tolerated and concerns can be safely expressed. Workers also need balance, he said, and can't be so tied to their offices that work becomes their lives.
"You don't ever want work to be everything," Fox said, "because when your work is everything, you know what can happen when you lose it."
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Breaking News - Vin Scully's Hollywood Star Is Back!
Ana Martinez is not a professional. That's all I have to say. And she knows it. But don't worry Ana, I won't publish your childish e-mail.
Ana wouldn't had done anything with this star if it wasn't for you that wrote e-mails, send messages through Twitter and called Ana personally! And isn't it funny that they claimed it was going to take a week to remove this? And now the star is back!? I bet she felt the pressure of Dodger fans sending her e-mails.
Thanks everyone!
And big thanks to Tom Hoffarth of the L.A. Daily News! {linked here}
11 comments:
- MK27 said...
No Thank You
- June 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- Dodgerbobble said...
Good for you Roberto. Getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame is an honor. It shouldn't be dismissed by some stupid carpet.
- June 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM
- Kyle Baker said...
All is right with the world now!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Now let's all email Ana and complain that the star isn't big enough, or polished to a perfect sheen.
I kid, I kid... :)
- June 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- KCheung said...
Thanks Roberto for noticing this. Also, thanks to your brother in law too for dragging you to that hell hole. No Los Angelino in their right mind would go to Hollywood Blvd to sight see, so Vin's star would have probably been covered for a lot longer. Now it's time to pressure them to clean the star!
- June 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- Roberto Baly said...
Thanks everyone!
@ kc - You are right. Maybe no one would have noticed. Just glad it's all over. Thanks!
- June 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- Mister E said...
Way to go! Now I kinda want to see that childish email haha.
- June 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- NSBZero said...
Way to go Roberto!
Also, notice how much darker the top half of the star is than the bottom half. That rug was there for a while.
Good job getting the word out there
- June 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- TonyFernandez said...
Come on, make it public. What's there to lose?
- June 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM
- 714 DODGER said...
Nice!!! Thank you all for putting the pressure on Ana. Now i can go and take pictures with
Vin Scully's, Hollywood Star!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:56 PM
- 714 DODGER said...
Nice!!! Thank you all for putting the pressure on Ana. Now i can go and take pictures next to
Vin Scully's Hollywood Star!
- June 3, 2011 at 11:58 PM


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The post-rookie draft quarterback rankings are in so let's move on to the running backs, the meat of any fantasy football roster.
With the rookie running back crop weaker than normal and only one of the top four backs guaranteed a major role in 2010, the NFL rookie draft didn't significantly alter the fantasy landscape for next year.
The biggest developments since my initial rankings, published in early-March, were as follows:
- Ryan Mathews drafted by the Chargers,
- C.J. Spiller drafted by the Bills,
- Jahvid Best drafted by the Lions,
- Ben Tate drafted by the Texans,
- LenDale White and Leon Washington traded to the Seahawks,
- Brandon Marshall traded to the Dolphins (Knowshon Moreno's touchdown opportunities take a hit),
- Donovan McNabb traded to the Redskins (Portis looks more intriguing now),
- LaDainian Tomlinson signed by the Jets,
- Montario Hardesty drafted by the Browns, and
- Ben Roethlisberger's suspension (more work for Rashard Mendenhall).
I'll end the suspense—very little changed at the top of the rankings but there are some significant considerations later on. No change in the top nine.
It's worth noting that Brian Westbrook is the only notable veteran running back that remains unsigned. However, he passed a physical with St. Louis and is mulling his options which appear to be limited. Bet on him being a Ram in the coming weeks. Don't bet on him having any impact on Steven Jackson's fantasy value.
Each player's prior ranking is noted in parentheses after the current ranking.
1. (1) Adrian Peterson, MIN
Would have taken a hit had the Vikings taken a solid pass catching back in the draft such as Jahvid Best. However, second round pick Toby Gerhart isn't such a threat and is very similar to Peterson.
2. (2) Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC
There were some rumors that the Jaguars would use the tenth pick in the draft on C.J. Spiller but that didn't happen.
3. (3) Chris Johnson, TEN
The trade of LenDale White removes a slight bit of risk to Johnson's opportunities, but I figured White's role would have been the same this year as it was last year had he stayed anyway.
4. (4) Ray Rice, BAL
Holding steady at number four.
5. (5) Frank Gore, SF
Same position as the prior rankings but more upside here due to the addition of two offensive lineman in the draft. Put it this way—he's much closer to Rice than he is to Steve Jackson.
6. (6) Steven Jackson, STL
The presence of rookie quarterback Sam Bradford doesn't impact Jackson much but the addition of Rodger Saffold helps along the offensive line. Ignore the back surgery—all indications are that it was not a significant procedure.
7. (7) Michael Turner, ATL
8. (8) DeAngelo Williams, CAR
9. (9) Ryan Grant, GB
Waiting until the sixth round to take James Starks shows management's confidence in Grant.
10. (13) Cedric Benson, CIN
Up three spots. No real reason other than I'm more comfortable that his 2009 season wasn't a fluke.
11. (14) Rashard Mendenhall, PIT
Up three spots due to Ben Roethlisberger's suspension and others sliding.
12. (11) Chris Wells, ARI
13. (12) Jonathan Stewart, CAR
14. (16) Pierre Thomas, NO
Up a couple notches. The Saints ignored the position in the draft and Lynell Hamilton is no threat to eat into Thomas' carries.
15. (19) Shonn Greene, NYJ
Up four spots. Addition of Santonio Holmes makes the offense more explosive which should translate into more goal line opportunities for Greene.
16. (17) Matt Forte, CHI
Getting more convinced that Chester Taylor is destined for backup duty.
17. (10) Knowshon Moreno, DEN
Likely the most significant drop in the projections as Moreno falls from 10 to 17. Brandon Marshall's trade leaves the team without a true number one receiver and if Tim Tebow is starting at the end of the season, Moreno will almost certainly struggle during the fantasy playoffs.
18. (NR) Ryan Mathews, SD
Rookie lucks out going to the Chargers high-powered offense. Touchdown opportunities await.
19. (21) Joseph Addai, IND
The misfortune of others moves Addai into the top 20.
20. (20) Ricky Williams, MIA
Don't be surprised to see Ricky ahead of Ronnie. His role in the passing game puts him here.
21. (22) Jamaal Charles, KC
Don't worry about the addition of Dexter McCluster. He's going to be used in the slot with Charles the main threat on first and second down.
22. (23) Ronnie Brown, MIA
Are you getting the player who looked like a fantasy star for the first part of 2009, or the one who seems to get injured just when he's starting to look like a fantasy stud?
23. (24) LeSean McCoy, PHI
24. (26) Brandon Jacobs, NYG
I guess I believe that his undisclosed knee injury from last season slowed him down. Could be a great value pick in 2010.
25. (28) Felix Jones, DAL
It looks like he's the starter, but that doesn't mean much if he can't shoulder the load.
26. (29) Marion Barber, DAL
Seems like the Cowboys are convinced he's a backup. At least he's in a solid offense and figures to get the goal line work.
27. (30) Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG
With Jacobs at full health, does Bradshaw's role get reduced?
28. (27) Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, TB
Williams fits in the top 30 but there is not a lot of upside here.
29. (35) Clinton Portis, WAS
Can't believe I moved him six spots. Yikes! Donovan McNabb helps his value so he moves into the top 30.
30. (31) Darren Sproles, SD
It looks like you can expect a duplicate performance from 2009 while Mathews is the bell cow.
31. (NR) C.J. Spiller, BUF
Here's the second rookie on our list. Hard to believe he's going to bust out behind the Bills shaky offensive line in a division loaded with solid defenses.
32. (15) Fred Jackson, BUF
Poor Freddie. It takes the Bills coaches almost a whole season to realize he should be starting ahead of Marshawn Lynch and then the team's new management takes Spiller with the ninth overall pick. Jackson is likely the biggest fantasy loser from the rookie draft.
33. (NR) Jahvid Best, DET
I have a sneaky suspicion that Best could have a surprising season. Detroit's offense is on the way up (but not way up, mind you).
34. (33) Michael Bush, OAK
While others overspend on Darren McFadden, you wait and get the value pick in Bush and are rewarded.
35. (34) Reggie Bush, NO
Keeps losing touches but that might be reversed in 2010 with Mike Bell out of the picture.
36. (36) Thomas Jones, KC
37. (NR) LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ
Not likely going to eat into Shonn Greene's goal line carries but should produce behind the Jets solid offensive line.
38. (NR) LenDale White, SEA
White figures to be get the first and second down work as well as be the goal line back in Seattle. Unfortunately, the offense is looking highly suspect for 2010.
39. (40) Darren McFadden, OAK
Not convinced he will bust out or be a solid producer in his third year.
40. (NR) Ben Tate, HOU
Rookie is going to share the load with Steve Slaton and get the goal line work. Tate could surprise in the Texans powerful offense.
41. (38) Steve Slaton, HOU
Bit of a risk due to his neck injury but will be solid if healthy as a change of pace and receiving option for the Texans.
42. (19) Kevin Smith, DET
Lions didn't trade up to take Best in the first round to play behind Smith. Once healthy, Smith figures to rotate in and get the goal line work.
43. (25) Jerome Harrison, CLE
Here's my partial quote from the initial rankings: "the bottom line is that he did nothing for three years and 89 of his 150 fantasy points came in three games against the Chiefs, Raiders and Jaguars." Then the Browns traded up to take Montario Hardesty in the second round.
44. (39) Donald Brown, IND
45. (NR) Montario Hardesty, CLE
Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he views Hardesty as a feature back. Harrison looks more attractive this year as the pass catching option on a bad team but Hardesty will get the goal line work so he's the better Browns running back in dynasty leagues.
46. (44) Laurence Maroney, NE
47. (41) Tim Hightower, ARI
Interesting that the Cardinals still list him as the starter.
48. (42) Chester Taylor, CHI
Could surprise if he overtakes Forte but I don't see that happening.
49. (43) Willis McGahee, BAL
50. (53) Leon Washington, SEA
Trade to Seattle revives his fantasy value but hard to count on a pass catching running back coming off a bad leg injury playing in what figures to be a poor offense.
51. (46) Sammy Morris, NE—Yawn.
52. (48) Mike Bell, PHI
53. (NR) Lynell Hamilton, NO
Thomas owners better handcuff him with Hamilton. Hamilton could be solid if Thomas goes down.
54. (49) Correll Buckhalter, DEN
55. (52) Kevin Faulk, NE
56. (51) Derrick Ward, TB
Big flop last year is now stuck behind Williams.
57. (NR) Toby Gerhart, MIN
Must have handcuff for Peterson owners.
58. (32) Justin Forsett, SEA
Likely going to get some playing time early in the season but will be stuck on the bench once Washington is healthy.
59. (55) Jason Snelling, ATL
Surprisingly productive last year, I'd rather have Snelling than Jerious Norwood.
The following players dropped off the rankings from last time:
NR. (37) Arian Foster, HOU
NR. (45) Julius Jones, SEA
NR. (47) Leonard Weaver, PHI
NR. (50) Marshawn Lynch, BUF
NR. (54) Bernard Scott, CIN
NR. (56) Jerious Norwood, ATL
NR. (57) Maurice Morris, DET
NR. (58) Brandon Jackson, GB
NR. (59) Mewelde Moore, PIT


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anyways - back to the question. Are the aliens really "wrong"?
I'm really conflicted about this, because it is so very easy to see both sides of it. However, if you read through to the end, you will know what my final decision is.
On the one hand, the aliens are cultivating knowledge of other species, while at the same time providing the host bodies with health benefits and completely functional and peaceful systems in place in their planets that they were highly unlikely to have ever achieved on their own.
The souls are peaceful right down to their very natures – humans, by and large, may well think of themselves the same way, but to the souls, human beings are unbearably cruel and impulsively violent.
They are capable of terrible acts, which they inflict on themselves, their fellow human beings and their own environment (suicide, homicide, senseless murders, people killing their own children and families, wanton destruction of resources and the environment).
But can the same not then be said of the souls themselves? the way that the resisting humans view the souls is very different from how the souls see themselves, and I think that this shows us what the souls refuse to admit or acknowledge. their supposedly peaceful takeovers are done swiftly and with utmost secrecy, in a way which befits a cunningly controlled and executed operation. they take over a being so completely that they are not just powerless and shut away inside themselves, but they are completely erased.
this, to me, is worse than killing, in a way, because the memories and hopes and dreams that make up a person are STILL THERE, but they are disregarded and neglected because they are seen as brutish and savage. A human's love for others is used to track people down and shut them away as well. how can something as beautiful as love be used as a weapon? It is beyond cruel. And this cruelty and calculation is present not only in the Earth's takeover, but on other planets as well. the only similar case was that of the See Weeds, which resulted in mass suicide. The aliens' desire for perfect, peaceful societies eliminated the things that make a society, things that make up life, and communities and individuals.
This is so true, and it is something that was completely ignored by the aliens who so valued human lives.bodysnatcher wrote:...It made me think about Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, because in the book there is also a dystopian society, where everyone is living literally by every law of the Bible. They do this to get rid of the corruption in society at the time (extremists, lesbians, gays, feminists, etc.) However, the novel shows that there can never be a "perfect society" because humans will always be overcome by natural desires. Just like the humans in The Host, the "perfect society" is based on corruption. The Aliens are corrupt because they are literally STEALING and robbing humans of their lives, by exterminating their minds. That in itseld is killing.
The aliens may not have bad intentions, but they show that the world can not exist in a "perfect society". We need to have sorrow, dread, and loss to know what love, happiness, and passion is. There is no question. How else will we differentiate?
So my overall feeling is that the aliens in general were wrong, but the souls like Wanda and Burns and the parents who did not sacrifice their human child are the exception, because they embraced the true balance of life.
~ Kat
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Robert Higgs is interviewed here by Scott Horton of Antiwar Radio. They discuss the economic baloney of mainstream economists, the failure of most to understand the potential for mass inflation given the money supply currently sitting around in bank reserves, the reality of the business cycle and the politicians and medias failure to grasp it, and why none of us should make sweeping predictions about how the future will unfold, even if we do understand economics, since human action and the flexibility of markets are impossible to quantify.
Recorded: Wed. March 24, 2010
Experts: Robert Higgs
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Let's stick to turnery: the young Swedish label founded by Ingrid Svensson and Olle Wingård presented this family of side tables. All tables are composed of the identical base and table tops, the variable turned middle piece defines the table's height.
The Italian manufacturer Casamania presented a series of rather smooth side and coffee tables, designed by Sam Baron.


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Meeting scheduled to discuss firing of Winsted town manager postponed
Winsted >> The town's dwindling finances had prompted the Board of Selectmen to schedule a special meeting on Saturday morning, in order to discuss possibly firing town manager Dale Martin.
However, the meeting never panned out, as it was postponed until Jan. 16. According to Second Selectman Candy Perez, the meeting was postponed on Friday night on the advice of town attorney Kevin Nelligan. Perez notified town clerk Sheila Sedlack, who had already set up the recording equipment for the meeting, that the meeting had been postponed, contacting Sedlack shortly before the meeting's scheduled start time of 10 a.m. The meeting was postponed so that the Selectmen could review some issues revolving around possibly terminating Martin.
The scheduled meeting was one of two special meetings posted, then canceled, in the wake of the town's disclosure that it was short on cash reserves and could not pay its bills. Winchester superintendent of schools Thomas Danehy stated that due to the town's cash crunch, the school district was unable to pay its bills either, owing nearly $3 million to vendors and employees.
Martin's performance evaluation was scheduled for a special Jan. 16 meeting, although the status of this review has not been announced yet. If the Saturday meeting had been held as scheduled, the Selectmen planned to discuss terminating Martin in an executive session. However, since the discussion would involve Martin's performance, the town manager could insist that the discussion be held in public instead, and Martin stated he planned to do so.
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If you covet Lady Mary's jet bead necklaces or the Dowager Countess's jaunty chapeaux, you're not alone: A report claims that cigarette holders, feathered hats and fascinators are in demand, thanks to Downton Abbey. According to data gathered by Alibaba.com, vintage clothing is hot right now, and:
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
OMG! It's Ted Sizemore!
You're probably laughing at my post title and I don't care. You can't imagine how long I've been trying to meet the 1969 N.L. Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers, Ted Sizemore. And I met him by accident!
I've asked promoters to bring in Sizemore for future shows and no luck. One promoter said "I don't know who Ted Sizemore is".
Sizemore was at a baseball luncheon last Tuesday. I decided to go since I haven't really done any baseball related events recently because of my health.
Me and a friend were at a table waiting for the event to start and we see Sizemore checking in. We weren't sure if it was him. Checked Google to see his height, which is 5'10. And has curly hair. A man passes by us that has curly hair and looks about 5'10 and my friend says "Hey Ted?". Sizemore turns around and says "Yeah!". We get all excited.
It seems that Sizemore is enjoying retirement and playing golf in the Palm Springs area and stays away from autograph shows.
Thanks Ted!
It was a good day....
7 comments:
- Evan Bladh said...
That's classic Roberto. Congrats on tracking Ted down.
- December 19, 2013 at 8:44 PM
- gcrl said...
nice to see you out and about. and congrats on tracking sizemore down! luckily for me, he signed a couple cards for me ttm a few years ago.
- December 20, 2013 at 3:52 AM
- Roberto Baly said...
@ Evan - Thanks!
@ gcrl - Thank you!
- December 20, 2013 at 10:16 AM
- Koufax Kid said...
He's a tough signer - I've sent him two things in the mail and not gotten either back. Nice one Roberto!
- December 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM
- MarcoS. said...
Any relation to Tom Sizemore?
- December 20, 2013 at 11:12 AM
- Roberto Baly said...
@ Koufax Kid - Thank you. :)
@ MarcoS. - I don't think so.
- December 20, 2013 at 3:19 PM
- cw said...
Roberto, strange haircut! good to see you're up and about
- December 24, 2013 at 1:16 AM
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While down, the Yreka Miners varsity basketball team was certainly in the ball game for the first two quarters against Henley on Tuesday night, trailing 27-20 at the half at Miner Gym.
But things did not turn out as well for Yreka in the second half.
In the third and fourth quarters, the Hornets of Klamath Falls, Ore., started to score in bunches to come away with a 72-35 victory.
A bright spot for the Miners was the play of senior guard Tevin Cadola, who finished with 20 points, including three 3-pointers and six rebounds.
The next highest scorer for Yreka was Levi Bartholomew with four points. Quaid Blanchard had 10 rebounds and three blocks. He finished the game with two points.
Henley came out and took a 12-7 lead after one quarter of play.
Yreka trailed 23-12 midway through the second quarter when the Miners started to make a comeback.
With 1:39 left in the half Cadola drained a 3-pointer to cut the Hornet led to 25-18. With around a minute left, Ryan Andrus hit a shot to cut the lead to 25- 20. Henley scored one more time as the Hornets led by seven points at the half.
In the second half, Yreka struggled to grab rebounds and began to turn over the ball consistently.
Henley took advantage of as they began to pull away from Yreka, who scored only five points in the third. By the end of the third quarter, Yreka trailed 55-25. The Miners turned the ball over 28 times during the course of the game.
In the fourth quarter, Henley maintained its large lead and came way with the 47-point win.
Yreka fell to 0-5 for the season. The Miners next play at a three-day tournament in nearby Mount Shasta. On Thursday, Yreka is set to play Durham at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Shasta High School.
On Friday, the Miners face Willows at 4 p.m.
On Saturday, Yreka plays host team Mount Shasta at 5 p.m.
Yreka High Boys Varsity Basketball: Miners get stung by Hornets
While down, the Yreka Miners varsity basketball team was certainly in the ball game for the first two quarters against Henley on Tuesday night, trailing 27-20 at the half at Miner Gym.


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The heated debate over file sharing and the role that American colleges and universities should take in response to it ratcheted up a notch Tuesday as industry players and college and university reps gathered in DC to discuss the problem and potential solutions in a hearing before the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Universities are clear on their position: they do not see themselves as extensions of either the RIAA or the MPAA and are reluctant to get into the game of chasing down students and disciplining them at the behest of such organizations. Congress, however, is making it clear that they expect schools to do something, and the RIAA is waiting in the wings, promising to increase their use of pre-litigation letters.
House Committee members suggested that technological "solutions" should be tested more extensively at schools across the country. Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN) said that laws will not be enough to curb piracy. "Technology will be the first line of defense," he said. Thus, network monitoring services and traffic shaping tools are being discussed as the solution to this problem, but there are simultaneous warnings that schools could end up spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on technology that will only be circumvented by determined students.
Dr. Charles Wight, associate VP for academic affairs and undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, said that his institution has benefited greatly from technological measures and has seen a 90% reduction in complaints from the RIAA and MPAA. Not only have students backed off file sharing, but he said that the school has saved more than $1.2 million in bandwidth fees and thousands on personnel costs.
The University of Utah uses Audible Magic's CopySense appliance on its campus residence network to thwart the sharing of files recognized by the service. Because that's not a complete solution and can easily be overcome by encryption, the school also monitors the throughput of students' machines and disables their networking capabilities if they exceed 2GB of outgoing traffic in a single day. When this happens, the university contacts the students affected and informs them about what's going on. Students who were engaging in P2P are then asked to sign a letter promising not to do it again, and Wight says there are very few repeat offenders. However, Wight did admit that their system has cut off users who were doing nothing wrong, such as using VoIP.
The entire hearing turned upon the fact that no solution is 100 percent effective and that students can get around "almost any technology solutions to this problem," as Dr. Wight noted. This problem is best addressed by throwing multiple solutions at the problem, including personalized investigation of issues when they arise.
But others warned of a costly "arms race" with students who are technically savvy and already capable of defeating many of the technological solutions on the market. Dr. Greg Jackson, VP and CIO of the University of Chicago, said that his school focuses on educational approaches to curbing piracy, and they have also seen successes that, when described, sound quite similar to that at the University of Utah.
In Jackson's view, technological solutions are not capable of truly dealing with high-traffic networks like those at major universities, because even if they are effective today, students are already finding ways around them, and P2P itself is becoming an increasingly popular approach to networking for things other than illicit file sharing. Jackson questions how something like Audible Magic will continue to work once DRM-free music sales take off, and networks are full of legitimate music files that lack DRM but look "pirated" to commercial systems.
"The only successful, robust way to address problems that involve personal responsibility and behavior is with social rather than technological tools," he said. "If we instead try and restrict behavior technologically... the only result will be an arms race that nobody wins."
The question boils down to money. How much are schools willing to pay to see this problem go away? Educational programs cost money; technological solutions cost even more. In the latter case, there's an emerging sense that making it difficult for Joe User may be worth the money, even if more savvy users can still step around such costly measures. Congress may not wait for such matters to be weighed, however. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) said that schools may have to adopt antipiracy technology "whether you like it or not" if the situation does not improve. "The Judiciary Committee is not going to be patient for very long," he warned.
Addendum: For those keeping score, here are some of the failed approaches that have led to the current impasse between schools and the RIAA.
- Lawsuits! The original "solution" is still the most common one. It's not enough though, so they've also tried:
- Free music! MIT trials LAMP to get students free access to music in a reasonable manner. "Scratch the itch" was the idea. Music industry flips out, says no way. They need money.
- Free music (not really)! MIT didn't think about the RIAA's revenue concerns. Now music downloads are tested by forcing students into commercial music subscription services. Some schools are still using this, but by and large it's going nowhere. The lesson? There doesn't seem to be an easy way for the RIAA to monetize their problems.
- Propaganda! Scare the bejeebus out of students by telling them that file sharing is a felonious offense. High-profile lawsuits continue, MPAA gets in on the game. This is where we are at now: the threat of legal onslaught.
- A new file sharing overlord! New technological approaches to making file sharing difficult or impossible on school-owned networks. Ohio U made the jump, and others are watching. Schools can point to technological solutions and say, "hey, we're paying big bucks for the AntiPirazyZon2000+++, don't come after us!"


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More than 800 high school students from across the Southeast are expected to take part in the 35th annual College of Charleston Math Meet on February 23, 2013.
This is one of the oldest such contests in the Southeast.
The event, sponsored by the College of Charleston Department of Math, brings talented high school students to the campus for innovative and exciting mathematical competitions. The event also helps high school teachers throughout the Southeast region to motivate their students to excel, and to recognize the role of math outside the classroom.
"We try to make the competition entertaining and innovative," says Alex Kasman, professor of mathematics at the College of Charleston. "For example, some of the competitions will be 'game show style,' some are the mathematical equivalent of a relay race, and some require a lot of creativity as well as computational ability."
Winners will receive prizes including trophies, plaques, scholarships, cash awards, books and more, but most importantly they will receive recognition and a sense of accomplishment.
Most of the competition will be held in Maybank Hall on the College of Charleston campus.


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Date: September 18, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Invite your guests and not-yet-member business contacts. Tell them to bring lots of business cards and get ready for a delicious lunch and quality networking.
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All Chamber Members are automatically entered in our Rolling Jackpot Drawing. How do you get in on this? Your business is already entered but you MUST be there to claim it if your company name is drawn. The Jackpot is at $50. We've got great food, huge networking opportunities and some really neat drawing prizes. You have to eat lunch anyway so plan to spend it with us and don't forget to bring lots of business cards.
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August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day, a time to celebrate America's seniors and everything they've given to our country. Of course, seniors deserve to be celebrated 365 days a year—but it's a blessing that we recognize our elderly population every August. At Visiting Angels, our decades in the elder care industry have made this holiday as near and dear to our hearts as any other.
National Senior Citizens Day might not be as famous as Mother's Day or Father's Day, but it's just as important. This year marks the twenty-eighth year of National Senior Citizens Day, which was first made a national holiday in 1988. That year, Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law with a presidential proclamation.
The words of that proclamation still ring true nearly three decades later:
"For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute."
In signing the proclamation, Reagan asked that we, as Americans, strive to "[make] sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older." That's certainly a sentiment the elder care community can get behind.
The best way to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day is to spend time with the elderly people in your life. Many restaurants and stores give special discounts to seniors in recognition of the holiday, so you may wish to treat your elderly parents or grandparents to a nice night out.
Of course, a quiet night in can be equally enjoyable. What's important is showing our elders we care. That can be through cooking a favorite meal, playing a game of chess or cards, watching a classic movie together, or simply by taking the time to have a deep conversation.
In the words of our CEO and President, Larry Meigs, "There's no holiday that exemplifies what we do at Visiting Angels as well as National Senior Citizens Day. And so, as America's choice for elder care, we would like to wish you, your family, and all of the seniors in your life a safe and happy National Senior Citizens Day this August 21st!"
Visiting Angels strives to make our world a better, more comfortable place to grow older through professional, in-home elder care. Call us today to connect with your local office.
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What are your thoughts about the future of the fitness industry? Whether you are a for-profit, nonprofit, university, corporate, hotel, government or military facility, we want to hear what you think the year 2007 will bring for the fitness industry. We are working on our annual State of the Industry report, and we want to hear your thoughts about the industry and your business. Does your facility plan to expand in 2007? Do you plan to purchase another facility, or are you hoping to sell your facility? Are you facing stiffer competition? Are you planning to make equipment/product purchases in 2007? If so, what equipment will you purchase? How do you feel about the economy and its effect on your business? What state and/or federal legislation is being considered that you think will most directly affect your business and the industry in general? How will the results of the November elections affect the fitness industry?
In the coming weeks, some of you will receive a survey via e-mail asking you many of these questions. I hope that you take the time to complete the survey and send it back (you have the chance to win a prize if you do). However, even if you aren't selected to receive the survey, you can still have your voice heard in our January 2007 State of the Industry article. Just e-mail me at [email protected] and let me know how you feel about the questions posed above and anything else related to the state of our industry. Your comments may be selected to be included in the January issue.


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Dear All!
Here comes version 2.4 of rIDE!
The Property Inspector has been heavily updated and is now rather advanced.
The Inspector now handles multi level customProperties and customPropertySets
which can be inspected and edited freely. Fill- and strokeGradients are now integrated
into the Inspector for inspection and editing. The editing handles of the gradients can
be dragged even outside the window boundaries by dragging the "cross-arrows" in the
The Property Inspector treats native and custom controls in the same way. A color property
of for example a button gets a clickable "Color Indicator" to the right of the value field.
The Inspector analyses both the property name and value to display proper controls for editing
the property. The Inspector does the same for a custom Control. Try selecting a custom control,
for example a Data Grid, and then choose "Custom" from the Combo box at the top of the Inspector.
Or you could try building your own custom control, add some custom properties to it and inspect
in the Inspector. Here you can experiment with the property names and values to see the effect in
the Inspector. Choosing a property name ending with for example "color" will have the Inspector
display the same editing controls for your custom control as if it was a native control.
You're probably guessing by now that theese features aims at a streamlined and consistent
mechanism for creating, editing and inspecting controls. And you're right! Next version
of rIDE will include new and integrated tools for creating, editing and inspecting native as well as
custom controls.
You bring up the Property Inspector by double clicking a node in the
Browser Tree, right-clicking a node and choose "Property Inspector" or double clicking
a control in editing mode. At the top of both the Tree and Inspector are combo boxes
where you can either select predefined filter categories or type in your own search
phrases which can be used to inspect, edit, search and filter the properties directly in
the Inspector.
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Columnists: Garza, K-Rod most likely to be dealt
Here are MLB.com columnists' choices as to the players they see as most likely to be dealt before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers: He's pitching extraordinarily well for a Milwaukee club that ought to be looking to the future and getting whatever it can for competent veteran performers. Rodriguez has performed well as both a setup man and a closer this season, returning to the exceptional form of earlier in his career, even thought his velocity has diminished. The Tigers could use a bullpen upgrade, as it is the only thing keeping them from being a dominant team. The Dodgers have acknowledged that they would be happy to bolster their bullpen.
Matt Garza, Cubs: Healthy again, his stuff is good enough to make him one of the Cubs' most valuable commodities. Garza has higher upside than Ricky Nolasco, but also a more checkered health history. To continue to contend, Baltimore needs more front-line pitching, but the same could be said for several teams.
Garza: The Cubs most certainly will trade pitcher Garza, who can become a free agent at season's end. Chicago has made it clear it is not going to extend him. He is 6-1 with a 3.17 ERA and will be a valuable addition for a contending team down the stretch. My guess is he'll go to the Orioles.
Alex Rios, White Sox: The White Sox will be big sellers at the Trade Deadline. No. 1 on their list to go will be outfielder Alex Rios. He'll be very attractive because he's under contract through next season, with a 2015 option. With Ben Revere now out for up to eight weeks with a broken ankle, the Phillies will be desperate for a center fielder. I predict they'll go all out and land Rios, who started 136 games in center two seasons ago. He's on a pace to hit 25 homers and drive in 90 runs. The remaining $20 million on Rios' contract might also scare some teams off.
Garza: He's not long for Wrigley Field, because with Nolasco off the market, Garza is the most transparent trade commodity in the starting-pitching market. Garza has a lot riding on how he finishes this season now that he's healthy (he's a free agent at year's end), and teams will want to take advantage of Garza's's motivation. The Red Sox undoubtedly have the resources to pull this off and deepen what could be a World Series-caliber rotation. The Rangers could be in the mix, too.
Rios: In a market short on power outfield bats, this could be a good time for the White Sox to unload Rios, even though he has slumped in recent weeks. Chicago would have to eat some of the roughly $20 million remaining on Rios' contract, but it might be worth it if it injects some talent into a starved farm system. The Pirates are serious about making this season a special one, and Rios would fill a need. The Rangers, Giants and D-backs also make sense.
Garza: He's a true front-of-the-rotation starter, maybe the only one who is truly available. In Garza's past six starts, he's gone 5-1 with a 1.24 ERA. He would bring the Cubs prospects to deepen their farm system and might push a contender over the top. The Rangers make the most sense since they need starting pitching and they have the young talent to trade, most notably corner infielder Mike Olt. The Orioles are also shopping for starting pitching, but seem less inclined to make a go-for-it trade.
Jesse Crain, White Sox: The South Siders are also in a dealing mode, and a bunch of teams are desperate for bullpen help. Crain (38 appearances, 0.74 ERA) has been used primarily as a setup man for Addison Reed, but scouts believe Crain could pitch the ninth inning as well. The Tigers make the most sense in a deal for Crain. They have nearly big-league-ready Minor League talent to trade and probably can't get back to the World Series without some late-inning help. The Red Sox, D-backs and Rockies are among the other teams shopping for relief help, and all surely will be making offers for Crain.
Garza: If he's not going to re-sign -- and at this point that seems to be the case -- there's no reason to hold on. The Cubs should, and will, cash in on him for continued help in their rebuilding effort. As for possible destinations, who couldn't use a starting pitcher? Texas comes to mind, though, as a contender with a deep stock of prospects and a well-known interest in the player. He'd also presumably intrigue the Indians, who could also benefit from adding a starter. St. Louis and Pittsburgh could use him, but it's hard to see either team trading high-end prospects to a divisional foe.
Rodriguez: It's hard to see why in the world the Brewers wouldn't move Rodriguez. He's a free agent after the year, and a closer has much more value to a contender than a second-division team. Rodriguez is even signed at a low cost, so Milwaukee could bring in some talent for him rather than just moving the contract. The most obvious likely suitor is Detroit, where the bullpen has been in flux all year. The D-backs are another contender that could surely use late-inning help.
Jonathan Papelbon, Phillies: A deal to the Tigers makes sense. Philadelphia sort of has to get rid of folks, and Detroit definitely needs a closer.
Garza: Since the Cubs didn't trade Garza last year when they should have, they have to now. Otherwise, they'll lose him as a free agent. Plus, the starter-needy Rangers are one of the Cubs' favorite trading partners (Geovany Soto and Ryan Dempster).
Garza: Look for a deal to Texas. Garza is a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter and the Rangers have prospects the Cubs covet. After Texas' offseason revamping of power -- giving general manager Jon Daniels more autonomy -- there is a pressure for him to make a deal to jumpstart the Rangers' bid to overtake Oakland in the AL West.
Crain: The Rockies were close to a deal to ink Crain as a free agent before he signed with the White Sox, and they still covet the right-hander, who crew up in Boulder, Colo. Crain could fill the major void created by disappointments of Wilton Lopez.
Rodriguez: K-Rod is responding to a return to the closer's role (a low WHIP, 9-for-9 in save situations) and has experience in October with the Angels.
Kevin Gregg, Cubs: Gregg is another experienced right-hander who can close or set up, and back-end relievers are increasingly important down the stretch. The Tigers, D-backs, Rays, Dodgers, Giants are among contenders or potential contenders who could use late-inning help. K-Rod would seem to be especially appealing to Detroit given his history as a closer who has flourished under pressure.
Raul Ibanez, Mariners: At 41 years old and on pace to hit the most homers in a season by a player 40 or older, he's on a one-year deal with a non-contending team, so this is a no-brainer for the Mariners. Ibanez makes the chemistry better in any clubhouse and is a positive influence on young players. He would be a perfect fit for the Yankees and the Orioles, both of whom rank near the bottom of the AL in numerous DH categories. Ibanez, who can also play left field, proved in 2012 with the Yankees that he can perform on the postseason stage. .
Marlon Byrd, Mets: Byrd, 35, hit 15 homers and drove in 51 runs in the first half of the season. It's a perfect time to move a veteran who has played on six teams in 12 years. The Reds and Rangers are in need of production in left field. Byrd's RBI total dwarfs what Cincinnati (36) and Texas (37) have gotten from their left fielders.


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This beautiful tree is all aglow in pink. Wonderful retro colors of teal and pink to hang on your door all winter.
The Perfect Night Out
Enjoy drinks, upbeat music and hanging out with your favorite people while you paint! It's as fun for first-time painters as it is for experienced artists.
Fun Atmosphere
From the moment you walk in, the mood is light, the music is fun and the conversation comes easy!
Easy to Do
You don't need to be a seasoned painter — we make it easy for everyone to find their inner artist!
Sit Together
You'll get seats with all your friends, even if you book separately. Just tell us your friends' names when you register.
Paint Your Way
There's no rule that says you have to follow the artist's steps. It's your art, so paint it however you like!
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQs to learn more about what to expect from your Pinot's Palette experience or feel free to call the studio to speak to a member of our staff.
How do I sign up for a class?
Signing up is easy. Click the "Event Calendar" to view the classes available and simply click on the painting. Once you have selected a painting, click "Add to Cart." Follow the on-screen directions to complete the order. Contact us if you have trouble completing your order and we will walk you through the process.
What days are classes held?
Classes are held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. We also occasionally have classes on other nights during the week & on Saturday & Sunday afternoons – view our class calendar to find out more!
How much do classes cost?
Public 2 hour Classes cost $35 per painter. Public 3 hour classes cost $45 per painter.
When do I need to arrive for class?
We recommend you arrive 30 minutes before class starts to allow time for you to get settled in and mingle before the painting starts.
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GOMA, Congo (AP) — A rebel group created just seven months ago seized the strategic provincial capital of Goma, home to more than 1 million people in eastern Congo, and its international airport on Tuesday, officials and witnesses said, raising the specter of a regional war.
Explosions and machine-gun fire rocked the lakeside city as the M23 rebels pushed forward on two fronts: toward the city center and along the road that leads to Bukavu, another provincial capital which lies to the south. Civilians ran down sidewalks looking for cover and children shouted in alarm. A man clutched a thermos as he ran.
By early afternoon the gunfire had stopped and M23 soldiers marched down the potholed main boulevards, unimpeded. Their senior commanders, who the United Nations has accused of grave crimes including recruiting child soldiers, summary executions and rape, paraded around the town in all-terrain vehicles, waving to the thousands of people who left their barricaded houses to see them.
The United Nations peacekeepers, known by their acronym MONUSCO, were not helping the government forces during Tuesday's battle because they do not have a mandate to engage the rebels, said Congolese military spokesman Olivier Hamuli, who expressed frustration over the lack of action by the peacekeepers.
"MONUSCO is keeping its defensive positions. They do not have the mandate to fight the M23. Unfortunately, the M23 did not obey the MONUSCO warnings and went past their positions (at the airport). We ask that the MONUSCO do more," he said.
The rebels are believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, which is accused of equipping them with sophisticated arms, including night vision goggles and 120 mm mortars. Evidence is mounting of the involvement by the neighboring country and on Friday, the United Nations Group of Experts is expected to release its final report, detailing the role Rwanda, and to a lesser extent Uganda, played in the recruitment, financing and arming of the rebel movement.
Congolese government spokesman Lambert Mende said that Rwandan soldiers had crossed into Goma, hiking over footpaths across a volcano that looms between the two countries.
"Goma is in the process of being occupied by Rwanda," said Mende, speaking from Congo's distant capital of Kinshasa. "We have people who saw the Rwandan army traverse our frontier at the Nyamuragira volcano. They have occupied the airport and they are shooting inside the town. Our army is trying to riposte but this poses an enormous problem for them — this is an urban center where hundreds of thousands of people live," he said.
A Congolese colonel, who was at the frontline in Goma before the city fell, said that the soldiers he saw were Rwandan. Neither his claim nor Mende's could be independently verified.
On Tuesday, a government spokesman in Uganda confirmed that Congo's President Joseph Kabila had arrived on an unofficial visit in order to hold private talks with President Yoweri Museveni. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to divulge the information.
M23 rebel spokesman Col. Vianney Kazarama confirmed that they had taken the airport and the city. "We are now inside the city of Goma," he said.
Goma, a city of low-lying buildings, many topped by rusted corrugated roofs, was last threatened by rebels in 2008 when fighters from the now-defunct National Congress for the Defense of the People, or CNDP, stopped just short of the city. Their backs to the wall, the Congolese government agreed to enter into talks with the CNDP and a year later, on March 23, 2009, a peace deal was negotiated calling for the CNDP to put down their arms in return for being integrated into the national army.
The peace deal fell apart this April, when up to 700 soldiers, most of them ex-CNDP members, defected from the army, claiming that the Congolese government had failed to uphold their end of the deal. Like in 2008, they again advanced toward Goma. This time, the city fell and the disastrous consequences for the population were already on display.
At a municipal hospital, 19-year-old Nene Lumbulumbu described how she was cleaning her house, when she was hit by a stray bullet in the torso. A father stood over his little girl's bed, clutching an X-ray showing the bullet lodged in her chest. He had sent her to fetch water in this city where most live without running water. She was brought back by neighbors, after being hit by a bullet.
The hospital was treating children whose arms were sheared off by exploding shells, and teenagers paralyzed from the neck down. Hospital director Justin Lussy said the injuries were just the tip of the iceberg.
"Regional and international actors must now prevent this turning into a new regional war," said the International Crisis Group in a statement. "The past week has shown history repeating itself in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with the same tragic consequences for civilians in the region."
Germany, which is a member of the U.N. Security Council, called on the rebels to halt their military action immediately. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle appealed directly to Congo's "neighbors," a reference to Rwanda and Uganda. "I expect of Congo's neighboring states that they refrain from doing anything which further exacerbates the situation," Westerwelle said.
If the rebels succeed in taking Bukavu, it will mark the biggest gain in rebel territory since at least 2003, when Congo's last war with its neighbors ended.
Jean-Claude Bampa, who lives near the road to Sake, the first town on the drive to Bukavu, spoke on the telephone over loud gunfire in the background. "I can hear gunshots everywhere, it is all around my home," he said on Tuesday morning. "We are stuck inside and are terrified. I pray this will be over soon."