Should The White House Release A Picture of Osama Bin Laden’s Body?
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This image had been circulated on the Internet long before Bin Laden's death, but strangely enough it shows major damage to the left eye, where Obama was reportedly shot Sunday.
By: Rich Bergeron
Like many Americans, I’ve been glued to the news stations over the past few days watching the reports on the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. I’ve found it interesting that so many reporters are offering so many different versions of what actually happened. It’s becoming hard to distinguish fact from fiction at this point.
For one, the number of individuals killed in the raid fluctuated from 4 total in initial reports to 5, and then back to 4 this morning during a White House briefing. We heard early on that a woman was used as a human shield by one of Bin Laden’s guards, and that version of the story’s also been contradicted since then. Now we’re told Bin Laden’s wife was shot in the leg after lunging at the SEAL team entering their bedroom. One woman was killed, and that part of the story’s remained constant, but lately we’re hearing there were actually no guards at all in the compound when the raid went down. We’re told two courier brothers lived at the compound, and during this morning’s briefing by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney we were told that both of those men were killed. Add the woman to those two, and Bin Laden, and we have our four total killed. So, what about those reports that Bin Laden’s oldest son was killed as well? It’s been over 48 hours now since the raid went down and we have well paid and sophisticated intelligence officials who should know better than to let such conflicting information go out to the general public without making immediate and substantial corrections to keep the record straight.
The news stations aren’t asking any questions about all this conflicting information, though. It seems they’re more intent on blaming Pakistan for not being aware of Bin Laden’s presence in a town known as a retirement haven for dignitiaries and high level military officers. While there is evidence that certain factions in Pakistan’s military and government might be sympathetic to Bin Laden and his network of radical Islamic militants, it does not mean the entire government is in league with the enemy. It’s becoming increasingly clear that America’s news media would rather try to prove rumors and purely speculative allegations rather than track down the true story behind the raid.
As far as the pictures taken of Bin Laden’s body (the above photo is a fabrication), there is much talk about the “sensitivity” issues involved in potentially releasing these images to the public. There are more reasons justifying the release of these photos than ones to avoid doing so from what I can see. First of all, we are at war with people who are happy to kill innocent civilians, even women and children, to further their radical agenda. Secondly, these are folks who get angry enough to engage in deadly riots when a political cartoon comes out depicting the Prophet Mohammed as a terrorist. Finally, we should not forget that this same network of terrorists had no qualms about spreading the horrendous video of Nicholas Berg’s beheading around the world to further their propoganda effort. So, essentially we’re not going to start a new war in releasing these pictures, and the enemy is going to be pissed at us whether we show them or not. So why are we so hesitant to produce these pictures for the world to see?
We should be confident enough that our high levels of security will prevent any attempts at retaliation. We should not be afraid to shout from the rooftops about our victory here. And when we do shout, we ought to make sure we’re shouting the facts, and pictures certainly do not lie (unless they’re photoshopped). That’s also another reason being bandied about for not releasing photos: potential accusations that they will be faked photos. Let the conspiracy theorists run rampant all they want. It won’t change the truth. The news media’s foaming at the mouth reporting of news that’s now been deemed false is much more likely to fuel conspiracy theories than the photos anyway. So, get it over with already, and let’s see these graphic images and quit worrying about how the enemy will respond. I think it’s more important to send the message that this is what will happen to you when you advocate and encourage the purposeful killing of civilans in the name of furthering ancient, radical islamic fundamentalism and fanaticism. After all, who’s going to want to fill the void Bin Laden’s death leaves when they see exactly how he met his end?
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Personal Trainers-Get your Boxing Certification and earn more money
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Sign up now for this clinic. There is less than two weeks to go.
Gleason’s Gym will host the second Boxing Certification Clinic for Personal Trainers.May 13, 14 and 15,2011.
There will be two days of boxing basics and a certification clinic and certification test.
The training will be done by Gleason’s top ranked trainers and Hall of Fame boxers.
The certification clinic will be held by USABoxing the sanctioning body for amateur boxing in The United States.
If you are interested contact Bruce Silverglade at Gleason’s Gym. The telephone number is: 718 797 2872 and the email address is: info@gleasonsgym.net .
The cost of the clinic is $349.00.
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UFC/STRIKEFORCE NEWSLETTER (5-3-11)
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| Tickets On Sale This Week For UFC 132 Cruz vs Faber 2 In Vegas Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber go head-to-head once again, this time for the UFC bantamweight title – plus, Tito Ortiz returns to take on Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader – Saturday, July 2 live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – UFC Fight Club Presale starts Thursday at 10am PT Tickets> STRIKEFORCE Challengers Tickets On Sale Tomorrow Pierce vs Hendricks Set For UFC 133 |
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FIELDS PREDICTS “HARD AND FAST” PRIZEFIGHTER WIN
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American warns Sprott and co. his KO history will count on May 7
American giant Tye Fields says his quick starts will be the key to victory in the Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7 at Alexandra Palace.
The eight contenders from eight different countries are battling it out in the unique tournament in north London, a celebration of World Heavyweight boxing live on Sky Sports this Saturday night from 9pm.
But the 6ft 8in Fields has warned his fellow fighters that he plans to live up to his knockout reputation and add to his incredible record of killer blows, holding 41 knockouts from 45 wins, and the American who now calls Edmonton in Canada home predicts he’ll add to his phenomenal 25 first round KOs.
“I start fast, I hit big and I hit often, so I think that Prizefighter is perfect for my style,” said Fields. “I’ve been working at a real high intensity in training and my plan is to go out with controlled fury and demolish these guys fast to save my energy for the next fight. It’s a brilliant concept for a tournament but if you don’t prepare right, three fights in one night is a going to be gruelling. So I will be looking to get my fights done fast.”
Fields faces UK Prizefighter Champion Michael Sprott in a transatlantic tussle in the third quarter-final and the man known as ‘Big Sky’ knows if he can get past the Reading fighter aiming for back-to-back Prizefighter titles and go onto claim the £32,000 winner’s cheque, his career will skyrocket back in
“My fan base would explode as they’d love to see a champion here in Edmonton,” said Fields. “The opportunity to make a lot of money is always nice but I have a fight pencilled in for late June so if I win it, people would be coming to that fight to see the guy who went to England and beat a heap of top-class Heavyweights to win Prizefighter.”
Fields is in London for the first time and while his eyes are firmly set on become Prizefighter’s first International King, the 32 year-old intends to hit the sights at some point, and he’s determined to add his own glory to the feel good factor in the capital after the Royal Wedding.
“I didn’t get invited to the wedding but I’m here for the after party!” said Fields. “It’s my first time in London so I’ll get my training in early and check some of the museums and stuff out.”
Fields and Sprott will face the winner of the fourth quarter-final between unbeaten Romanian Lucian Bot and hard-hitting German Konstantin Airich in the second semi-final. Irish-based Cuban Mike Perez puts his unbeaten record on the line in the opening bout against Trinidad and Tobago hitter Kerston Manswell. The victor in that bout faces either American World title challenger Kevin ‘Kingpin’ Johnson or French champ Gregory Tony.
Tickets for Prizefighter International Heavyweights at London’s Alexandra Palace on Saturday 7 May are available from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £50 and £60 ringside and £120 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
Prizefighter International Heavyweights Draw
Quarter-final one: Mike Perez v Kerston Manswell
Quarter-final two: Kevin Johnson v Gregory Tony
Quarter-final three: Michael Sprott v Tye Fields
Quarter-final four: Lucian Bot v Konstantin Airich
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Indiana’s Duane Goldman talks of Incoming Recruits with Takedown Wrestling
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The 2011-12 signing class owns a combined four state championships and 10 state place finishes.
Lebanon High School (Indiana) … placed sixth in the 2010 state championships … semi-state qualifier … career record of 130-28. NICK SIMPSION • 125 lbs.
Clermont Northeastern High School (Ohio) … placed third at the 2011 state championships. BOB MEYERS • 125/133 lbs.
Radnor High School (Pennsylvania) … Owner of a 104-14 career record. CHRIS KERWIN • 133/141 lbs.
Sycamore High School (Illinois) … 2010 state place winner. ERIC ROACH • 149 lbs.
Crown Point High School (Indiana) … ranked seventh nationally at 145 pounds … two-time state champion … 2010 Flonationals champion. TERNER GOTT • 149 lbs.
Ostego High School (Michigan) … placed third at the state championships. LUKE SHERIDAN • 184 lbs.
De La Salle High School (California) … ranked 12th nationally at 189 pounds … a three-time state place winner … a 2010 Junior National champion … third-place showing at the Senior Nationals. GARRET GOLDMAN • 197 lbs.
Bloomington High School North (Indiana) … ranked 15th nationally at 189 pounds … won the 2011 state championship with a record of 40-1 … a Super 32 place winner. ADAM CHALFANT • 285 lbs.
Harper Community College (Illinois) … won the Indiana state championship in 2009 … placed third at the JUCO Nationals. CLAYTON CHABERSKI • 285 lbs.
Genoa-Kingston High School (Illinois) … runner-up at the 2010 state championships.
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Boxing Links (5-3-11)
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| Ali pays tribute to boxing legend Toronto Sun Boxing great Muhammad Ali has paid a moving tribute to his one-time adversary Sir Henry Cooper, who died on Sunday. The British fighting legend and charity advocate passed away at his son’s home in Surrey, England after a short battle with ill health, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxing exec has keen interest in Pacquiao vs. Mosley fight Examiner.com Muhammad, 60, who began his career in boxing with Muhammad Ali, said big things are in the works in the Middle East for boxing, other sports, and entertainment. “I’m not ready to make a formal announcement yet,” said Muhammad from his home just outside … See all stories on this topic »
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| Ex-Ballerina Makes the Boxing Ring Her New Stage DNAinfo Former ballerina Eileen Miyoko Olszewski, who runs a Midtown gym, is one of the top femaleboxers in the world. By Jill Colvin and Gabriela Resto-Montero MIDTOWN — Dancing around the ring as she pounds her opponent, ducking punches and throwing jabs, … See all stories on this topic »
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| MMA events will be allowed in Watertown Daily Republic Mixed martial arts fighters use a variety of techniques, borrowing from boxing, wrestling and various forms of martial arts. The Watertown City Council on Monday night defeated a proposed ordinance that would have banned such events on a 5-3 vote after … See all stories on this topic »
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| York boxer set to resume career with fight in Reading Yorkdispatch.com Junior middleweight boxer Keenan Collins of York will headline King’s Promotions “Fight For Hope”boxing event on Saturday, May 21, at the Sovereign Center in Reading. Collins (12-5-2, 8 KOs), will face Allentown’s Jorge Delgado (4-9, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxing Breakfast: Pacquiao Heads to Vegas, Roach Ready for Naazim Bad Left Hook I usually put these together around 2-2:30 my time (CDT) and it’s turning into quite a tradition to type up the Boxing Breakfast and watch “The Golden Girls” on Hallmark Channel. Here’s tonight’s lead episode. Little insight into my exciting, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxing Prospect O’Brien Ready For ESPN Debut SaddoBoxing.com By Boxing Press May 2nd, 2011 All Press Releases Welterweight prospect Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien of East Hanover has exploded onto the boxing scene, winning his first two fights by way of TKO. The explosive 24-year-old fighter has already shown his … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hayes Valley’s Boxing Room: A Sneak Peek & Early Menu – RenderPorn … By Carolyn Alburger Here we have a fresh rendering from Sagan Piechota Architecture of Hayes Valley’s pending New Orleans-inspired show stopper Boxing Room. The interior has been totally reoriented since the Citizen… Eater SF – http://sf.eater.com/users/32156
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| Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Pacquiao vs Mosley Preview … By Staff Pacquiao/Mosley Preview By Jackie Kallen It is always hard for me to predict the outcome of a fight. It’s even harder when I know and like both boxers. BoxingInsider.com – http://www.boxinginsider.com/ |
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| Former boxer Henry Cooper dies at age 76 – News | FOX Sports on MSN Former heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper, one of Britains most popular sportsmen who was best known for knocking down Muhammad Ali while he was still known as … msn.foxsports.com/…/Former-boxer-Henry-Cooper-dies-at-76…
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| UFC boss dishes on Diaz’s boxing career, Bellator, “TUF” changes … Boxing may be in Nick Diaz’s future, but Georges St-Pierre could lie there … The funny thing is that all boxers wish they could come over here and do this … mmajunkie.com/…/ufc-boss-dishes-on-diazs-boxing-career-bel… |
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Fox College Sports As Well As Two Live Webcasts To Broadcast USA-Russia Dual Wrestling Meet This Thursday From Times Square
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Olympic Champion Rulon Gardner To Team With Jason Bryant For Tape-delayed Fox Broadcast
Fox College Sports Set to Broadcast Historic Wrestling Event in Times Square.
NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 – For those who can’t come in person to New York’s Duffy Square this Thursday night when the USA meets Russia at “The Crossroads of The World,” there will be other ways to witness this one-of-a-kind freestyle wrestling dual meet.
The event will be held in Duffy Square in New York City, located in the historic Times Square setting at 46th Street. The event is free to the public and will also be shown on the single largest facing LED screen in Times Square.
The USA vs. Russia freestyle wrestling dual meet will begin at 6 p.m., following a card of exhibition matches featuring young athletes who wrestle in the Beat the Streets youth program, as well as high school wrestlers from the Public School Athletic League and the Catholic High School Athletic Association, which will begin at 3 p.m. MEDIA AVAILABILITY FOR THE TWO TEAMS WILL BE WEDNESDAY AT 2:00 AT THE NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.
FOX College Sports will provide a taped-delayed broadcast of the “Battle on Broadway,” with Jason Bryant of USA Wrestling handling play-by-play and Olympic champion Rulon Gardner doing the color commentary. Gardner will be one of a host of elite athletes attending the event Thursday. Others include: Olympians Dan Gable, Jeff Blatnick, Kurt Angle, Tom Brands and Kendall Cross, as well as NCAA champions Anthony Robles, Bubba Jenkins and Darrion Caldwell. Current UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, NFL stars Justin Tuck, Antonio Garay, Marcus Colston and Willie Colon and celebrities Billy Baldwin, Matthew Modine and Nate Parker will also be on hand.
There are already four airdates scheduled, starting on Saturday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time and Sunday, May 22 at 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. As many as 20 airings are expected. If you are unsure what channels in your area carry Fox College Sports programming, check your cable or satellite provider’s listings.
There will also be a pair of live webcasts provided by popular wrestling websites.
TheMat.com will provide a live stream from the event, with veteran wrestling announcer Scott Casber and USA Wrestling National Teams Director Mitch Hull on the microphone.
Flowrestling will also webcast the event live, with Joe Williamson and Mark Bader making the call.
Each year, the Beat the Streets Gala is held to celebrate wrestling and raise funds for Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc., the successful program which has provided wrestling opportunities for thousands of middle school and high school students in New York City.
The Beat the Streets Reception and Awards Ceremony is set for the Hard Rock Café, 1501 Broadway in New York City, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a live musical performance by country music legend John Rich at the function.
2011 BEAT THE STREETS GALA
New York Is Wrestling
Battle on Broadway
Duffy Square – Times Square at 46th Street in New York, N.Y., May 5
USA vs. Russia Freestyle Dual Meet matches
55 kg/121 lbs. – Henry Cejudo (USA) vs. Rasul Mashezov (Russia)
60 kg/132 lbs. – Shawn Bunch (USA) vs. Rasul Murtazaliev (Russia)
66 kg/145.5 lbs. – Brent Metcalf (USA) vs. Magomedmurad Gadzhiev (Russia)
74 kg/163 lbs. – Jordan Burroughs (USA) vs. Aniuar Geduev (Russia)
84 kg/185 lbs. – Jake Herbert (USA) vs. Andrey Valiev (Russia)
96 kg/211.5 lbs. –Jake Varner (USA) vs. Shamil Akhmedov (Russia)
120 kg/264.5 lbs. – Tervel Dlagnev (USA) vs. Barsag Kesaev (Russia)
BROADCAST TEAMS
Fox College Sports: Jason Bryant and Rulon Gardner
TheMat.com: Scott Casber and Mitch Hull
Flowrestling: Joe Williamson and Mark Bader
ABOUT BEAT THE STREETS
The Mission of the Beat the Streets Wrestling Program is to expand and develop wrestling in the New York City Metropolitan area from the youth through the Olympic level. Our dream is to provide opportunities for boys and girls in the activity of wrestling, building lifelong skills. If you share this mission and would like to volunteer to help, please contact info@beat-the-streets.org.
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Wrestling Links (5-3-11)
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| Sweeping Changes Coming to High School Wrestling Patch.com By Adam Hochron | Email the author | 1:49am On the day after Thanksgiving when the Red Bank Regional wrestling team officially returns to the mats, the wrestlers competing for spots on the varsity roster and the coaches will have some big decisions to … See all stories on this topic »
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| 411 Wrestling Interviews: Rima Fakih 411mania.com What made you want to go on to Tough Enough and try and be a pro wrestler and WWE diva? Rima Fakih: Well you know it’s kind of odd when they hear that Miss USA is a wrestling fan. But I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, you know Bret Hart, Stone Cold, … See all stories on this topic »
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| BE’s Walling is T&D Wrestler of the Year The Times and Democrat Joining the wrestling program at 112 pounds during his freshman year, this year’s Class A Wrestlerof the Year has always been a fiery competitor on the mat and BE head coach Cody Slaughter could see it from day one. “He works hard most of the time,” … See all stories on this topic »
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| Down but not out: Burn victim recovers to become wrestling dynamo Maryville Daily Times Namely his opponents in the world of amateur wrestling. Noah, who is a fourth-grader at Alcoa Elementary, has been wrestling for three years and even competes with the Alcoa Middle School team. He has placed well at events such as the Bristol Brawl and … See all stories on this topic »
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| LeBron James helps the Rock celebrate birthday ESPN by Patrick Dorsey MIAMI — Was it World Wrestling Entertainment’s Monday Night Raw, or a University of Miami football pep rally? It was hard to tell Monday, at least looking at the AmericanAirlines Arena crowd. Looking in the wrestling ring, too. … See all stories on this topic »
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| WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT HAS A RELATIVELY LOW PROJECTED EARNINGS GROWTH … Zacks.com World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) has the lowest projected earnings growth of 3.24%; Cinemark (NYSE:CNK) is next with projected earnings growth of 3.57%; and News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) has the next lowest with projected earnings growth of 4.44%. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Cena backs American troops The Sun By MARK GILBERT PATRIOTIC wrestling star John Cena gave words of support to American troops following Osama Bin Laden’s death. US President Barack Obama announced 54-year-old warlord Bin Laden had been killed on Monday by US Special Forces at his … See all stories on this topic »
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| Oviedo High slammed with sports fines, sanctions Orlando Sentinel By Dave Weber and Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel Oviedo High School has been slammed with fines, firings and sanctions because of player-eligibility violations in its wrestling and volleyball programs that Seminole school officials say are the worst … See all stories on this topic »
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| Watch A Pro Wrestler Tell Pro Wrestling Fans That Osama Bin Laden … By Pat Dollard Watch A Pro Wrestler Tell Pro Wrestling Fans That Osama Bin Laden Is Dead. May 2nd, 2011 (0) Posted By Pat Dollard. Jihadi Killer Radio Hour · Follow Pat on Twitter. Information: May 2nd, 2011: No Responses: Email This Post … Pat Dollard – http://patdollard.com/ |
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