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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Pardoned UAE blogger vows to carry on campaign (Reuters)
DUBAI (Reuters) ? A pro-democracy blogger who was jailed for insulting UAE leaders, then pardoned and released hours later, Thursday vowed to go on with his campaign work, sounding a rare note of defiance in the Gulf Arab oil state.
Nasser bin Ghaith was one of five arrested in April on charges of disrupting public order and calling for protests.
They were sentenced to up to three years in prison Sunday and pardoned one day later along with more than 550 others given amnesty ahead of the UAE's national holiday.
The UAE, the world's third biggest oil exporter, has not seen the kind of protests that have rocked Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria, partly thanks to its generous cradle-to-grave welfare system.
But the case of bin Ghaith and his colleagues has been seen as a gauge of how the state, which allows no political parties, responds to political dissent.
Bin Ghaith told Reuters in an interview he was still amazed at how they were treated for criticizing the government's moves to raise social spending in a bid to prevent the eruption of popular unrest.
"We haven't done anything against any law or rule and not even anything that constitutes a moral or legal breach," said the lecturer at the Abu Dhabi branch of France's Sorbonne University.
"I never thought I would go through this experience and see the dark side of the country ... To stop what I do in the field of human rights, in defending personal freedoms and pushing for political reforms, I think that will be a step back in my love for my country."
The activists' unusually bold criticism of the Western-allied state's political system on UAE websites was a rare example of public protest.
Fellow blogger Ahmed Mansoor was back with his family on Thursday, celebrating the public holiday marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates.
"We were hoping that instead of a pardon we would get a fair trail ... It would have been a victory not just for us but for the country as a whole," he said.
He was surrounded by his sons who wore pins depicting the image of the UAE's President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan.
(Reporting By Warda al-Jawahiry; Writing By Nour Merza; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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Casper Smart Defends His Fling With J-Lo
Casper Smart Defends His Fling With J-Lo
Jennifer Lopez‘s new boyfriend has lashed out at people that are criticizing his relationship with the singer. J-Lo and Casper Smart have been dating since [...]
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Alabama postal worker charged with firing shots (AP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ? A 29-year-old postal employee was charged with two counts of attempted murder Friday after authorities said he used two guns to fire shots inside the main post office in Alabama's capital city.
No one was injured in the shootings Thursday night. Officials weren't disclosing a motive or whether the employee was targeting any specific employee.
Officials said the employee, Arthur Lee Darby Jr., was in the Montgomery County Jail with bond set at $1 million.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Clark Morris, said the man showed up for work in the mail sorting area and began firing shots about 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses said a supervisor yelled that a man had a gun, and employees scurried outside.
Police took the man into custody within 10 minutes of getting a 911 call from the post office.
Police Chief Kevin Murphy said many officers were able to respond quickly because they were on holiday patrols at a nearby mall and shopping centers and many had special training on how to handle such incidents.
"The best news is that nobody was hurt and the local police responded quickly," Postal Service spokesman Tony Robinson said Friday. "Management quickly had the building evacuated, which helped minimize the potential threat to the people."
The post office, located on the city's east side one block away from Auburn University Montgomery, reopened Friday morning with counselors available to talk to employees, Robinson said.
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Jeff Martin reported from Atlanta.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Moser leads No. 18 UNLV over UCSB 94-88 in 2 OTs (AP)
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ? UC Santa Barbara has had some recent success against UNLV and the Gauchos almost had their fifth straight win over the Runnin' Rebels.
Despite 36 points and 10 rebounds from 6-foot-5 senior guard Orlando Johnson, No. 18 UNLV was able to beat the Gauchos 94-88 in double overtime Wednesday night.
Both teams made big shots late in the game, the Gauchos' biggest coming off a missed free throw.
UCSB tied the score 71-71 at the end of regulation when Johnson purposely missed a free throw and 7-foot-3 center Greg Somogyi picked up the rebound and scored.
"It looked like a pretty good move," Gauchos coach Bob Williams of his decision to insert Somogyi into the game. "We had some clutch things happen."
The Gauchos, who trail 30-8 in the all-time series with UNLV, were the first team to outrebound the Rebels this season finishing with a 46-44 advantage.
First-year coach David Rice knew UNLV would be in for a tough game after moving into the Top 25 for the first time this season.
Mike Moser scored 34 points and Chace Stanback had all 19 of his after halftime, none more important than his 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in the first overtime to tie it at 81-81.
"Being ranked for the first time this year, we knew we'd come in here with a bull's eye on our backs, and that UCSB would put forth a great effort," Rice said. "There were so many plays on both sides. We answered every challenge."
The Rebels (8-0) were coming off a 90-80 victory over then-No. 1 North Carolina in the finals of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Moser came into the game as the nation's leading rebounder, but he did most of the damage against UCSB from behind the arc. He made six 3-pointers, including five in the second half. The sophomore forward, whose previous career-high was 23 points, had 10 rebounds.
"Mike Moser works hard to be a versatile player," Rice said. "He's the first in the gym for practice and the last to leave."
It was second consecutive overtime defeat for UCSB (4-2), which lost 76-75 to San Diego State in its previous game.
"He and Moser put on quite a show," Williams said of Johnson. "Orlando was a warrior, an absolute warrior."
After UCSB took an 81-78 lead with 13 seconds remaining in the first overtime on three free throws by James Nunnally, Stanback nailed his big 3-pointer.
"If he doesn't make that shot, we're going home with a loss," Rice said. "He's a senior, and he's been in a lot of big games."
The Rebels scored the first four points of the second overtime, including a three-point play by Stanback, and led the rest of the way.
"I've got to give UNLV a lot of credit. They were outstanding defensively. That's the best defensive team we've played by far."
Anthony Marshall had 13 points and eight assists for the Rebels, while Oscar Bellfield scored 11 points.
Johnson scored 12 points in the first half and his 3-pointer gave the Gauchos their largest lead at 27-20. UNLV finished the half on a 7-1 run to trail 28-27.
Moser scored the Rebels' first 11 points of the second half as they took a 38-34 lead. They extended it to 40-34 on a layup by Stanback but consecutive buckets by Johnson triggered a rally by the Gauchos, who went ahead 47-45 on a breakaway layup by T.J. Taylor.
Moser followed with consecutive 3-pointers, and UNLV took its biggest lead at 69-59 on another 3 by Moser with 2 minutes remaining. Johnson scored eight points in UCSB's 12-2 run at the end of regulation.
Nunnally scored 14 points for the Gauchos and Jaime Serna added 13.
Rice was no stranger to upsets in Santa Barbara. The first former UNLV player to be the team's head coach, he was a reserve guard on Jerry Tarkanian's 1990 national championship team that lost 78-70 to the Gauchos, the Rebels' last defeat before a 45-game winning streak.
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It's on: The new National Christmas Tree lights up
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha, obscured, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, far left, arrive for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha, obscured, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, far left, arrive for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
The National Christmas Tree is pictured after it was lit by President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha Obama and and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha and first lady Michelle Obama, with Malia, arrive for lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha Obama arrive for lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The new National Christmas Tree is settling into its new digs just south of the White House.
President Barack Obama and his family officially marked the start of the Christmas season by lighting the tree in a ceremony just after dark Thursday.
The 26-foot Colorado blue spruce was planted in March on the Ellipse, a park that lies between the White House and the National Mall. Strong winds in February toppled the previous tree, which stood in the park since 1978.
In remarks delivered during the tree-lighting ceremony, Obama urged the crowd to be generous and to help others in need during the holidays.
"In this season of hope, let's help those who need it most: the homeless, the hungry, the sick and shut-in," he said. "In this season of plenty, let's reach out to those who struggle to find work or provide for their families."
Obama welcomed troops returning home in time for the holiday, and asked Americans to express their gratitude to service members.
"In this season of generosity, let's give thanks and honor to our troops and our veterans and their families who've sacrificed so much for us," he said.
Obama was joined at the ceremony by his wife, Michelle; daughters Sasha and Malia; and mother-in-law Marian Robinson. The first lady read Clement Clarke Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" with Muppet star Kermit the Frog.
The lighting ceremony, hosted by TV's Carson Daly, included performances of Christmas carols and tunes by pop group Big Time Rush, English singer Ellie Goulding, pop band OneRepublic, country singer Rodney Atkins, soul songstress Marsha Ambrosius and the Airmen of Note, a jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force.
The ceremony marks the 89th holiday tree lighting. The tradition began with President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
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StatCounter: Chrome Grabs 25.7% Of Global Market, Overtaking Firefox
According to Web analytics company StatCounter, Google Chrome has surpassed Mozilla Firefox to become the second most used Web browser in the world after Internet Explorer. I'm always a bit wary about StatCounter's claims, but I would be very surprised if Chrome didn't overtake Firefox at some point.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/enbtZ7ls1hk/
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