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President Obama calls U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, who died during an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, a "courageous and exemplary representative of the United States."
Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya since May, died as he and a group of embassy employees went to the consulate in eastern Libya to try to evacuate staff.
Libya's Deputy Interior Minister Wanis al-Sharif told a news conference in Benghazi that the building came under attack by a mob firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, ABC News reports.
Sean Smith, a Foreign Service Information Management officer, died from smoke inhalation during the attack. Two other Americans, possibly guards, were also killed.
Stevens, 52, was the first U.S. ambassador to be killed in the line of duty since the death of Ambassador Adolph Dubs in Afghanistan in 1979.
"Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our mission in Benghazi," Obama said in a statement. " As ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Libya's transition to democracy. His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful for his service to my administration, and deeply saddened by this loss."
Stevens, who spoke Arabic and French, was a career diplomat and a former Peace Corps volunteer who spent three years, from 1983 to 1985, teaching English in Morocco in the 1980s.
He arrived in Tripoli in May 2012 as U.S. ambassador to Libya.
WATCH: Stevens speaks to Libyans as new ambassador
Stevens served twice before in Libya, as a special representative to the Libyan Transitional National Council from March 2011 to November 2011 during the Libyan revolution and as the deputy chief of mission from 2007 to 2009.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Stevens "fell in love with the Middle East" as a Peace Corps volunteer and "won friends for America in distant places and made other people's hopes his own."
Clinton said she sent him to Libya last year as a special representative to build relations with the Libyan opposition in Benghazi during its fight against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
"He risked his life to stop a tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a better Libya," she said. "The world needs more Chris Stevenses."
Stevens' bio on the U.S. Embassy website in Tripoli says the ambassador "considers himself fortunate to participate in this incredible period of change and hope for Libya."
It says the ambassador sought to develop "a strong, mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Libya."
"When he's not meeting with government officials or foreign diplomats, you can find Ambassador Stevens meeting with Libyan academics, business people and civil society activists, exploring Libya's rich archaeological sites and enjoying Libya's varied cuisine," the bio says.
Harvey Morris, who contributes articles on international affairs for the International Herald Tribune, writes today that he last heard from Stevens two months ago in a catch-up e-mail to family and friends.
Morris, in his post for the IHT, says Stevens acknowledged the uncertain security situation, writing that "we move around town in armored S.U.V.'s with security teams watching out for us."
But Stevens also wrote that the "whole atmosphere" in Libya, where he had served before, had changed for the better.
"People smile more and are much more open with foreigners," Stevens said in his e-mail. "Americans, French and British are enjoying unusual popularity. Let's hope it lasts!"
Before joining the Foreign Service in 1991, Stevens was an international trade lawyer in Washington.
Stevens, who was born and raised in Northern California, graduated from the University of California-Berkeley in 1982 and got his law degree from the University of California's Hastings College of Law in 1989.
He also received a master's degree from the National War College in 2010.
His previous diplomatic postings included assignments in Israel, Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
In Washington, Ambassador Stevens served as Director of the Office of Multilateral Nuclear and Security Affairs. He was a also a Pearson Fellow with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; special assistant to the undersecretary for Political Affairs; Iran desk officer; and staff assistant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
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(TMZ) - Trace Adkins played a drunken game of country chest bump with his impersonator ... after ordering the guy to take off his f**king hat, TMZ reports.
TMZ got a hold of photos from the Jamaica-bound cruise ship where Trace went nuclear on his look-alike, Michael Larsen.
Witnesses tell TMZ ... Trace had been in the bar pounding shots ... and when he saw the impersonator he made a beeline for him.
Trace felt for a long time ... the impersonator had become like a stalker, following him around the country. So when the singer saw the guy on the ship, it was the straw that broke the camel's back.
TMZ reports Adkins screamed, "This has gone on long enough ... Take the f**king hat off." Larsen obliged -- taking off his hat and standing there silently while Trace yelled in his face ... but it was strictly a verbal attack ... no punches were thrown.
The hat has significance ... it's the moniker of a country star.
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The starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2012 Prius c hybrid is $18,950. However, the Prius c will be available in four grades, offering more features the higher the grade. The Prius c One has an MSRP of $18,950, while the Prius c Two is priced at $19,900, the Prius c Three is priced at $ 21,635 and the Prius c Four is priced at $23,230.
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The Toyota Prius c One offers the basics like remote keyless entry, automatic climate control and a steering wheel with controls such as Bluetooth, audio and other options. Upgrading to the Prius c Two gets you a six-speaker audio system, a center console with armrest and storage, cruise control, engine immobilizer, a cargo area tonneau cover and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat.
For those willing to bump up to the Prius c Three, drivers receive a plethora of technology for both entertainment and information such as a 6.1-inch touchscreen, Sirius XM Satellite Radio capability, HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, a Display Audio system with Navigation and Entune, advanced voice recognition, and a USB port with iPod connectivity. The Three also allows drivers to add 15-inch alloy wheels for an extra $390 and a power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade for an extra $850.
The crème de la crème of the Prius c hybrids is the Four, with added 15-inch, 8-spoke alloy wheels, color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signals, integrated fog lamps, and Softex-trimmed heated front seats. Prius c Four drivers can also choose to add a power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding shade for an extra $850, a 16-inch, 8-spoke alloy wheel package with P195/50R16 tires for an extra $300, or a 16-inch alloy wheel package that includes P195/50R16 tires and the moonroof with sliding sunshade for an extra $1,150.
"It's sized, priced, styled and packaged to appeal to young buyers on a budget who, until now, have probably found a hybrid experience out of reach," said Jim Lentz, Toyota USA president and CEO. "That's why we view
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The Prius c hybrid will be available in dealerships in March 2012.
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Captain Robbie Farah is confident the Wests Tigers can cover the key losses of fullback James Tedesco and five-eighth Braith Anasta to keep their impressive start to the NRL season going against North Queensland on Saturday night.
The fifth-placed Tigers meet the 11th-placed Cowboys minus the key pair, who have been key figures in their 3-2 start to the season and morale-boosting wins over South Sydney and Manly.
Tedesco will miss around nine weeks due to an ankle injury suffered against the Sea Eagles while Anasta is serving a one-week ban for a shoulder charge.
Junior Kiwi Kurtis Rowe will replace Tedesco at the back in his NRL debut and former Penrith pivot Blake Austin will step in for Anasta in his first game for the club.
"I don't want to compare them (Tedesco and Rowe)," Farah said on Friday.
"But Kurtis is a really good kid, look at the way he has played the last couple of years in NYC - nearly 40 tries in 45 games - so he has shown he is a class above at that level.
"He has been doing the same in NSW Cup and he deserves the chance. He has been playing great footy for some time."
Farah also heaped praise on Austin.
"He was in great form in our trials and was unlucky not to get a spot in our 17.
"But he didn't drop his head, which is a credit to him. It is always difficult when you miss out on the first side of they year but he has gone back to NSW Cup and brained them.
"He has been the best player in that comp.
"He has scored seven tries and won them the last two games on the bell so he has shown he can come up with the clutch plays. He is ready."
Farah said the challenge for the Tigers was to repeat their effort against Manly when they meet the Cowboys at Campbelltown Stadium.
"I thought our first half (against Manly) was probably the best first half of footy we have played in a long time," said Farah.
"The challenge now is for us to maintain that benchmark.
"Consistency has always been a problem within this joint for the last couple of years, that is something we are focused on."
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Utah State came to the brink of a huge win in Logan just over a month ago. Louisiana Tech got the better of the Aggies in a 51-48 win, but there was a definite blueprint there to beating the Bulldogs.
The best thing the Aggies can do to help their chances Thursday night is something they already do well: rebound.
The battle on the glass will be key to knocking off No. 25 Louisiana Tech. Last time, in a three-point loss, the Aggies outrebounded the Bulldogs 50-31, most of the boards coming in the second half. Both Spencer Butterfield and Jarred Shaw had double-doubles.
Think of it this way: Louisiana Tech's full-court press is reliant on making a shot on the other end. When the Bulldogs sink a shot, Utah State has to make an inbounds pass, then run it up the floor. That extra beat gives La Tech time to set up its defense, either a zone or a man press, and make going up the court a lot harder for the Aggies.
When USU outscored Louisiana Tech 26-16 in the second half of their last meeting, Stew Morrill was asked how the Aggies broke down the defense. "They didn't make shots," he said.
The best way to break the press is to stop Louisiana Tech on defense. It prevents them from setting up the press, and forces the ball back on the other end before they're ready.
Utah State is one of the best rebounding teams in the country. They have a 9.0 rebounding margin this year, good for No. 6 in the nation, and KenPom.com has the Aggies as the 21st-best offensive rebounding team by percentage (USU gets O-boards on 38.3 percent of all opportunities).
The Bulldogs are a very mediocre shooting team (41.1 FG percent, 32.4 3FG percent) but have a potent offense because they get a lot of extra possessions from their steals generated through their press. Outrebounding La Tech is one of the best things USU can do, because it limits their second chances on offense and it takes away their ability to force as many turnovers.
Utah State did this fairly well last time, giving the ball away only 11 times and getting plus-19 on the boards. The only problem? They shot poorly. The Aggies only hit 27.3 percent of their shots.
It will be tough again, because Louisiana Tech has a lot of long, athletic defenders who take shotblocking and steals very seriously. A second time around, it seems likely that Utah State will find a way to make more than 15 field goals, especially if their first-half effort can match their second-half intensity from last game. Still, it would be hard to expect Louisiana Tech to go only 5-for-27 in half as it did last game.
The Aggies will still need breaks to go their way, even winning the rebounding battle. They'll need to shoot well, they'll need to prevent Louisiana Tech from shooting well, and Marcel Davis and TeNale Roland will need to show leadership against the press.
That, combined with facing a Ruston road crowd? There is a reason why the Bulldogs are nationally ranked.
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Finnish photographer Perttu Saska has created this unsettling series of Jakarta street monkey photographs titled "A Kind Of You." These monkeys are captured as they are: dressed in children's clothes and wearing doll faces, their chains often visible. Apparently, training and dressing monkeys to act like humans to ask for money is an Asian tradition – one that has escalated to dire conditions and circumstance for these poor creatures.
Thankfully, upon searching for more information about these monkeys and this tradition, I stumbled across a BBC article published yesterday that cites the removal of the first 11 out of 350 monkeys from Jakarta streets. They have been quarantined where they will likely remain for a few months before they can be released back into the wild. Since 2009, animal rights activists have been campaigning against this cruel tradition, and hope that this initial removal will set the stage for complete banishment of this cruel practice.
Of his series, Saska writes, "Modern city culture has turned the old tradition in to eerie and haunting act of cruel street theatre where animals become something else, never able to reach our expectations." With the awareness created by people like Saska and animal rights activists, these Indonesian monkeys hopefully won't have to be subjected to the unreasonable expectations of their human handlers any longer. (via ufunk)


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With its party-fueled atmosphere, the Golden Globes are a time to have a little fun. And Pitt, in his Salvatore Ferragamo three-piece undestood that better than anyone else: The perfect stubble (called it), the hair that's resurrected from his Interview with a Vampire Days, even the gentlemanly cane. All add a rakish vibe to his impeccably neat look. And showing up with Angelina, looking like that, means all eyes are on you two, anyway.
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Since Aggies basketball player Danny Berger collapsed, fans have been hunting for updates on his status. There haven't been many as Berger continues his treatment at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Doctors are still unclear on what caused the episode.
But on Wednesday afternoon, John Berger and Lauren Berger, Danny's older siblings spoke out for the first time publicly since their brother was hospitalized.
They took time to thank the family's supporters and those who helped treat Danny, particularly athletic trainer Mike Williams.
The full text of the short statement is below:
"My name is John Berger; I'm Danny Berger's older brother. I've prepared a statement for an update on Danny and our family. I am not prepared to answer questions that aren't answered in my statement.
Yesterday, Danny collapsed during practice, and we are still unsure of the reason for it. As of right now, things are looking good. He's waking up and responding the way the doctors want him to.
We want to think everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I know that you have made a difference in keeping my brother alive. We are so thankful for everyone who has been so kind and willing to help in any way. Thanks to the medical staff here at Intermountain Medical Center, at Logan Regional Hospital, and Danny's teammates and coaching staff. Most of all, than you to Mike Williams, the Utah State University trainer who was at practice when Danny collapsed. He saved my brother's life, and I thank God for him."
- Kyle email@example.com: @kylegoon


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'The Sabres should have a very good read on Adam, since two of his teammates on the QMJHL's St. John's Fog Devils last season — Jean-Simon Allard and T.J. Brennan — had been 2007 draft picks of Buffalo, meaning that Sabres scout Al MacAdam, a former coach of the AHL's St. John's Maple Leafs, had been paying close attention to the Foggies over the winter.'
Archives for June 2008
Sabres' selection no big surprise to Adam
Sabres' youngsters to get taste
'At least 30 prospects will gather at Niagara University for the seven-day camp that begins Wednesday. It's designed to teach players how to be pros on and off the ice.'
Myers, 6-7, might have been Texas hoopster
'Although 6-7 Buffalo Sabres draft pick Tyler Myers started his hockey career in a Texas youth league, he wonders if he might be playing in a different arena if he hadn't moved to Canada. "If I hadn't made the move, I would be holding a basketball right now down in Texas," Myers said, laughing.'
Sabres pick Jokinen
'Esse believes Jokinen, who signed a scholarship tender with Minnesota State-Mankato and will play for the Mavericks this fall, will fit in nicely when he eventually joins the Sabres organization.'
Adam's shuffling off to Buffalo
'Adam wasn't surprised at being selected by the Sabres. They had been in contact with him before the draft and were no doubt very familiar with the young centre – Buffalo had drafted two of Adam's St. John's Fog Devils teammates – Jean-Simon Allard and T. J. Brennan – in 2007.'
Paper trail led Sabres to Myers
'"It's fun when you feel that things work out," Regier said Saturday after the Sabres picked the last of their eight prospects. "It's important for us to pay to get Myers [giving up a 2009 third-round pick to move up from No. 13], just because of the drop we thought [there was]. There's still very good players after Myers, but we just felt there was a pretty good drop there, and he was somebody that we identified that would fit very well with our hockey club. We saw a lot of upside in his game. We wanted to pay the price to get him."'
Adam is inspired by Cleary
'"I'm a big guy, I use my size to my advantage, try to create my offense from down low, using my size and my reach," he said. "I have a passion to score goals, and that's how I do it."'
Adam leaves good last impression
'Adam is ranked 42nd overall among North American forwards and defencemen for the June 20-21 draft. But that's up two dozen spots from the Central Scouting Service's mid-season rankings. The Hockey News has him rated 66th overall – including Europeans and goaltenders – which would make him a third-round pick. But there is a buzz that Adam, who led the St. John's Fog Devils with 36 goals and 66 points last season, could go even higher.'
Sabres deal for extra pick on Day 2
'General manager Darcy Regier continued dealing on the second day of the NHL Draft in Ottawa, ultimately netting the Sabres some quantity they hope turns to quality.'
Myers stands tall in strong year for Calgary area talent
'"I can't wait to see what Buffalo's about. I'm ecstatic. I'm looking forward to cracking the lineup."'
Ex-Cats have draft memories
'With three professional seasons under his belt, the 23-year-old Buffalo Sabres right winger can now draw upon his experience and offer advice to the teenage prospects who attend the 2008 National Hockey League draft today at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. "I know everyone wants to be selected as high as possible, but if you think about it there's a lot of very good NHL players who went later in the draft," he said. "What round you go in doesn't determine whether you're going to have a good career."'
Height of expectations
'Well, the Sabres said they wanted to get bigger. They got the biggest.'
Ennis taken in the first round by Sabres
'Tigers head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins wasn't surprised to hear the size questions come up again, but in time, the Tigers bench boss believes his young forward will overcome that at the NHL level too. "Tyler wishes he was 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds and has all the skill he has now," said Desjardins. "I think it is natural people worry about that a little bit. I think that he will be a very good player. I believe he is going to score at that level as well."'
Sabres select C Ennis with 26th pick
'Ennis, 18, has excelled despite his smallish frame. The speedy 5-9, 146-pounder was named to the 2008 Eastern Conference First All-Star Team after finishing second in the WHL with 43 goals and fourth overall with 91 points. He also led the Tigers with 15 power-play tallies.'
Kelowna kids go quickly in NHL draft
'Many experts say Myers is a steal at No. 12. He needs to fill out his six-foot-seven and 205-pound frame, but he has a huge reach and can skate well for a big man. "I've still got some work to do," said Myers, who was born in Houston and raised in Calgary. "I know it's a very hard league to crack. I need to put on some weight – with this six-foot-seven frame, it's hard to – but this is a big summer for me." '


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There's no need to ask Chad Finchum what his Sunday plans are.
"I can sit there and watch them down there at Daytona this Sunday and say, that's where I want to be," Finchum said. "That's what I want to do."
He'll watch Daytona Sunday, but on this day the 19-year old Halls grad has Bristol Motor Speedway all to himself.
"To be here on this gorgeous day testing," he said, "it's phenomenal."
Finchum is one local racer you'll want to keep your eye on. Last year he won the NASCAR Whelen Series Tennessee track championship for his work at Kingsport.
That got him some NASCAR hardware.
"Awesome year," he said. "I couldn't put it in to words what it meant to me."
Racing has always meant a lot to the Finchum family.
"He used to sit on my lap and watch the races," said his father James.
Before James Finchum knew it, his son wasn't just watching. He was racing. He was winning on the local go kart scene.
"First time he won a go kart race, I thought we won the Daytona 500." James Finchum said. "It's the greatest feeling in the world to watch your son take that checkered flag and win that race."
Chad added:: "Towards the last few years of go kart racing we started to buckle down and we got serious. We started buckling down and we started winning a lot of championships."
A hobby became a profession along the way.
"This year our plans are to run Kingsport again," Chad said, "and exceed what we done last year."
He'd like to move up to a bigger series soon, like Nationwide. But that's easier said than done in this sport.
"It's going to be tough. It's not going to be easy," he said. "It's not going to be easy for anybody in our shoes."
But when you have a dream like Chad Finchum's, it helps when you enjoy the ride.
"It's a blast for me," he said. "If you ain't having fun doing it, you don't need to be doing it. It's a blast for me and one thing's led to another and we just kind of slowly progressed and now we're sitting here."