Kuwaiti Police Disperse and Arrest Protesters

Thousands of protesters blocked the main artery into Kuwait City, Sunday.

They were protesting a new electoral law that the emir put in place, less than two months before new elections.

After they refused to move out of the way, the military was called in.

With the military at their backs, riot police moved in on the protesters with smoke bombs, tear gas, and stun grenades.

Police then arrested anyone who did not get away from them.

Security forces had blocked two different locations which were the original site and alternate site for the protest.

The Arkells and Lights at Summit Music Hall

Photo by Janice Scott

Saturday night Toronto artist Lights played at the Summit Music Hall, in Denver. Opening for her were the Arkells, out of Hamilton, Ontario.

For those who haven't heard of Lights, she is an amazing artist who's albums have each had very different sounds. We are very much looking forward to what her next album will bring.

It was our first time at Summit Music Hall, and we greatly enjoyed the seats we were able to grab, right behind the sound booth. Though we didn't try the food, they do have a kitchen available, as well as a full bar.

We were however very disappointed when security did not allow us to go the merchandise tables, after the concert. Apparently management has a music is over, get out policy.

Photo by Janice Scott

The Arkells opened up with some great energy, firing up an already enlivened crowd.

With their lead singer's Prince like looks and non stop movement from their amazing pianist, they brought a sound, partly reminiscent of the eighties combined with modern alternative, that you can't help but move to the beat of.

Our personal favorite of theirs was "Where U Goin?" We will definitely be purchasing their albums.

Photo by Janice Scott

Lights, well she was simply spectacular. Her energy was beyond infectious, and by the end of her first song, new comers to her music were declaring themselves fans.

Playing a mix of songs from both her Siberia and The Listening albums, she truly rocked the crowd. Pretty much every song had the entire audience singing along, especially the older songs from The Listening.

Her amazing voice hit levels that enraptured the crowd into screams, during Savior. And the crowd's only complaint, about her performance, was that it ended. Go see her as soon as you get a chance.

She is set to begin work on her next album, after this current tour ends. We can only guess as to what amazing sounds she'll bring with that album.

2 Year Old Killed After Falling Into Pittsburgh Zoo Exhibit

A two year old child was killed Sunday at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium.

The child fell into the African painted dog exhibit, after his mother stood him on the railing, so he could see.

Zookeepers were able to get seven of the eleven dogs into their back up yard, but four more attacked the child, causing death.

In an attempt to protect the child, a Pittsburgh police officer shot and killed one of the dogs.

Both the zoo and police are investigating the incident, which has for now shut down the facility.

Libyan Militia Groups Fighting Each Other

Rival militia groups have taken the streets of Tripoli, Libya, on Sunday.

Fighting broke out between the groups, after a member of one of the groups was arrested, and police have been unable to stop them.

When police did attempt to, they found one of the militias retaliating by burning a security headquarters, that tried to give the militias orders.

At least five people have been injured in the violence as stores were vandalized and looted.

The General National Congress is threatening to call in the military, if the militias do not stop their fighting.

Explosion Kills 1, Wounds 18 in Turkey

One person was killed and eighteen injured when a car bomb went off, Sunday.

The explosion happened in Semdinli, Turkey near a wedding party.

An armored police vehicle was also driving by, so it's not completely clear which was the target of the bombing, or if both were.

Turkey is accusing the Kurdistan Workers' Party of planting the bomb.

The PKK seeks a separate Kurdish state and is often blamed for terrorist acts, in southeast Turkey.

They have been fighting a guerrilla war since 1984, in their efforts.

Grenade Thrown Into Kenyan Church Wounds Ten

Ten people were wounded when a grenade was thrown into their church, Sunday morning.

The attack happened in Garissa, Kenya, at the Utawala Interdenominational church.

No one has claimed the attack, yet, but it is being blamed on al-Shabab, who regularly carries out grenade and bomb attacks upon Christian churches.

Al-Shabab is the Somalian wing of Al Qaeda, but operates in Kenya, mostly in retaliation for Kenya's aid in ousting them from a position of strength in Somalia.

Kenya moved into Somalia, along with other African Union nations, after Al-Shabab began raids across borders.

Syrian Rebels Capture Oilfield

Syrian rebels have claimed the al-Ward oilfield in Deir Ezzor, on Sunday.

It is the first time that rebel forces have conquered an oil field, during the nineteen month civil war.

According to observers, forty national troops were killed or captured during the battle for the fields.

The fields there are among Syria's best sources for oil, bringing even greater importance to their capture.

Rebel forces have continued to make small gains, slowly grinding down the forces supporting President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Iran Opens New Naval Base

Iran opened a new naval base, on Sunday.

The new base is located in Bandar Lengeh, one of their ports in the Persian Gulf.

According to IRGC Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi marines and missile units have been sent along with the navy.

By locating the base in Bandar Lengeh, just to the west of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran hopes to show their ability to carry out their threat to close down the Strait of Hormuz.

The placement also puts growing pressure on the situation over the Greater and Lesser Tunb Islands and Abu Musa, which are disputed with the United Arab Emirates.

Denver Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

Denver police arrested a man after a shooting killed one, early Sunday morning.

The shooting took place near Lincoln and 11th Avenue.

Apparently an argument occurred, which broke into a fight, and then a gun was pulled.

Police arrested Marvin Joel Rosario-Lopez, twenty-four, later on Sunday.

Lincoln remained closed between 10th and 12th Avenues, during the continuation of the investigation.

Blue to Gold: NAVY Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor

NAVY Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, twenty-two, of Gillette, New Jersey died in Zabul, Afghanistan.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.htm

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, twenty-two, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the US Department of Defense announced Saturday.

Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Virginia, perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom.

In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time."

According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began eleven years ago.

Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, died Thursday while supporting stability efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Saturday. Kantor, a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team out of Fort Story, Va., perished in Zabul Province, officials said. According to Lt. David Lloyd, spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Kantor was killed by a gunshot wound sustained in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom. In extending his condolences, Capt. Robert Smith, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Two, called Kantor "a true warrior." "He has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom," Smith said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and shipmates during this very difficult time." According to media reports, Kantor is the 47th service member from New Jersey to die in U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since they began 11 years ago. Kantor's family requested that no other information be released at this time, according to the defense department.

Read more: http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com/2012/11/rip-petty-officer-2nd-class-matthew-g.html