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15-17 June: Conference on “Religion and Socialism in the long 1960s: Encounters and Legacies in Eastern and Western Europe”
Thursday 15 June 2017 will be the first day of a three day symposium about religion and socialism in the 1960s in Eastern and Western Europe. The conference has been made possible by the support of The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen and the KNAW.
Professor Todd Weir
Prof Todd Weir
This is the second meeting of the international research network “Religion and Socialism in the 20th Century”, which is coordinated by Prof. Todd Weir at the University of Groningen. From September 2016 Todd Weir has been working as Associate Professor in the Department of Christianity and History of Ideas of the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies. He is the director of the Faculty’s Centre for Religion and Heritage , and coordinates the new Master's programme Religion and Cultural Heritage that will start in September 2017.
The symposium “Religion and socialism in the long 1960s: Encounters and legacies in Eastern and Western Europe” examines the complex interactions of churches and socialist movements and states in the context of the Cold War and Détente. It will explore the parallel development of “scientific atheism” in the Eastern Bloc and forms of religious-socialist syncretism in the West, such as occurred in Italian “Catho-Communism”, liberation theology, or New Social Movements. The 1960s were a unique historical moment of convergence, when across Europe opposing worldviews were seeking dialogue.
Openness for dialogue and conversation
While the 1950s were characterized by violent conflicts between Church and State behind the Iron Curtain (closing of monasteries, large-scale arrests of priests, persecution of small churches), in the following decade both sides of the ideological divide were more open for conversation and these conversations took place both in Eastern and Western Europe. At roughly the same time, the Second Vatican Council radically revised existing liturgical practice, the socialist states sought to penetrate everyday life by introducing socialist rites of passage, and fora such as the Paulus Society brought together Marxist thinkers and theologians to discuss responses to the challenges of modern industrial society.
Conveners of the conference are Todd Weir, University of Groningen and Heléna Tóth, Bamberg University, who will both hold lectures at the symposium, together with 13 other international experts in the field of the European history of religion and worldviews.
When: Thursday 15 June 2017 – Saturday 17 June 2017
Where: Old Court Room, Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Oude Boteringestraat 38, Groningen
For the conference program and registration, see http://www.rug.nl/ggw/news/events/2017/religion-and-socialism-in-the-long-1960s
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Welmoed Wagenaar receives Hubbeling Prize for best Thesis
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Dr Erin Wilson new Vice-Dean Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies
Associate Professor Dr Erin Wilson will be the new Vice-Dean of The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies of the University of Groningen as of 1 Januari 2020.
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Works on wood
Comics / Children's Book
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Sage Cotignola is a freelance illustrator and fine artist. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Illustration.
Sage usually paints in gouache on watercolor paper or on wood. She revels in the over-the-top and the unusual. She's inspired by mythology, folktales, Medieval painting, Japanese woodblock prints, and the more surprising aspects of everyday life.
To contact her for freelance work or to buy a painting, email her at
sagekcotignola@gmail.com
or call at 631.255.7436.
From an early age, Sage Cotignola sensed the importance of the mythologies and narratives that serve as the undercurrents of our lives. Whether it takes the form of a fairy tale, a work of literature, an epic tale embodying the hero’s journey or even the preconceived notions that run through our unconscious thoughts, the narrative form has always shaped the way we interpret the world and understand our place in it. This idea is central to Sage’s philosophy as an artist, and has led to her unique style that marries the practice of illustration with that of fine art.
In 2014, Sage graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in Illustration. Her time there expanded her interest in storytelling, especially in the symbolic visual cues utilized by artists across cultures and vast expanses of time to represent powerful moments of emotional resonance and poetic truth. In particular, Sage’s visual vocabulary takes cues from Japanese woodblock prints, Medieval European painting and contemporary mediums such as children’s books, all of which often favor allegory rather than realism to illuminate fundamental aspects of reality. In this way, the ambiguous becomes visually concrete, creating an experience in which the fantasy space of the work becomes “truer” than reality. In Sage’s own paintings a muted yet rich color palette, the consistent use of non-linear perspective and a cast of creatures that clearly inhabit their environment contribute to an atmosphere of a fantasy world that can be believed. Sage’s use of gouache paints both nods to the tradition of meticulous art-making by hand, and allows for a level of detail and matte flatness that further enhances the presence of the imagery.
The confusing or painful experiences of everyday life, when presented as a legend or a fairy tale, can shine a new light on the issue and open new paths of perception. Sage pursues this goal in her work, both for herself and for the viewer. Sometimes she presents a pre-existing narrative in a new way, introducing a twist that prompts a re-examination of a story that was previously set in stone, and raises an eyebrow at ideas that are taken for granted due to repetition throughout history. Sage also often represents her own personal experiences as fantasy, thereby introducing an element of objectivity and creating a trail of breadcrumbs for herself and her viewer to follow to a moment of understanding. Ultimately, Sage believes that in order to explore the ideas that lie below the surface of our cursory understanding, the thinker must be excited and engaged no matter what the subject matter - be it joyful, reflective or grim. She hopes that her audience will be compelled to wander the twisting paths to join her in her offbeat mental landscape. Everyone loves a good story.
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Hello Kitty Cafe
Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary
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JANM KEEPS HELLO KITTY ON VIEW FOR ADDITIONAL MONTH
Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, the Japanese American National Museum's hit exhibition celebrating the iconic Sanrio character's 40th anniversary, has been extended for one month. Hello! will now be on view through May 31, 2015.
Hello! is the first large-scale museum retrospective of the pop icon in the United States. The exhibition combines an extensive product retrospective of rare and unique items from the Sanrio archives alongside a selection of innovative contemporary artworks inspired by Hello Kitty and her world.
New artifacts have recently been incorporated into the exhibition. These include miniature dioramas depicting a Hello Kitty-infused bedroom, kitchen, café, and bakery; meticulous Hello Kitty bento display models; and numerous items created over the years that explore the many ways Hello Kitty can be incorporated into one's daily life—a broom and lint-roller set, a thermometer, a DVD player, cameras, diaries, a computer keyboard, and more. In early March, additional couture creations first featured on America's Next Top Model and multiple displays exploring Hello Kitty's role in fashion and personal expression will also be added.
The Hello Kitty Event Mobile App originally created in conjunction with the four-day Hello Kitty Convention in 2014 has also recently been updated. The free app allows users to plan their personal calendar for attending Hello Kitty public events at JANM, read speaker and artist bios, connect with other Hello Kitty fans via an activity feed of check-ins and photos, and navigate through the different Hello! exhibition areas. The app is available for download at Sanrio.com/HelloKittyEventApp.
Hello Kitty first emerged in America in the 1970s as a decorative motif on children's products imported from Japan. The products were primarily distributed in areas with significant Asian populations, such as Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, where JANM is located today. Over the years, the character's popularity gradually increased, capturing the imaginations of a diverse spectrum of children and adults worldwide. Today, Hello Kitty is a frequent celebrity accessory and subject of countless brand collaboration and artistic explorations. As her fame endures, she continues to represent a wildly successful bridge between eastern and western cultures.
Hello! was curated by Christine Yano, PhD, a professor of anthropology at the University of Hawaii and author of Pink Globalization: Hello Kitty's Trek Across the Pacific, and Jamie Rivadeneira, founder and owner of pop culture-inspired boutique JapanLA. Rivadeneira previously curated Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary exhibition as well as Sanrio's 50th anniversary celebration.
Tickets for all available dates of Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty are on sale now. Adult admission is $20; admission for ages 6-17 is $10; children 5 and under are free. All admissions are based on timed entry and advance purchase is strongly encouraged. Tickets are available online at janm.org/hellokitty. Hello! admission also includes the museum's ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, an overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day.
JANM members receive free admission to Hello! as well as other exhibition-related benefits. To become a member, or upgrade an existing membership, visit janm.org/membership.
Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty is supported by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.; the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles; and Typecraft.
NOW ON VIEW AT JANM:
Common Ground: The Heart of Community
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents and photographs collected by JANM, this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, from the early days of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present.
Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty
Through May 31, 2015
Organized as part of the global icon's 40th-anniversary celebrations, Hello! examines the colorful history of Hello Kitty and her influence on popular culture. The exhibition includes an extensive product survey, with rare and unique items from the Sanrio archives, alongside a selection of innovative contemporary artworks inspired by Hello Kitty and her world. Hello! is a specially ticketed exhibition.
About the Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
Established in 1985, the Japanese American National Museum promotes understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. Located in the historic Little Tokyo district of downtown Los Angeles, JANM is a hybrid institution that straddles traditional museum categories and strives to provide a voice for Japanese Americans as well as a forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture. Since opening to the public, JANM has presented over 70 exhibitions onsite and traveled 16 of its exhibitions to locations around the world, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Ellis Island Museum in the United States, and several leading cultural museums in Japan and South America.
JANM is located at 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. General admission is $9 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for members and children under age five. Admission is free to everyone on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month from noon to 8 p.m. General admission prices and free admission times may not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Closed Monday, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For more information visit www.janm.org or call 213.625.0414.
About Sanrio®
Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty, who is celebrating her 40th Anniversary this year. Home to many endearing characters including Chococat, My Melody, Badtz-Maru and Keroppi, Sanrio was founded on the 'small gift, big smile' philosophy - that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique products and experiences. Today, more than 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are available in over 70 countries and upwards of 15,000 U.S. retail locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 80 Sanrio boutiques. For more information please visit www.sanrio.com and www.facebook.com/hellokitty.
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Are Gift Cards Taxable Income?
By: Cam Merritt
Some gifts are hard to put a value on. Gift cards, however, are not among them. They usually say right on the card exactly how much they're worth, be it $5 or $500 -- and when they do, the Internal Revenue Service views them as equivalent to cash. That means they might be considered taxable income, depending on who gives them to whom.
Gifts are not taxable income -- but a gift card might not be a gift after all.
credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Getty Images
Gifts Are Not Income
If you get a gift card as an actual gift -- as a present from a family member or friend, say -- then it's not taxable income. You don't have to report it or pay taxes on it. There is such a thing as gift tax, but it's paid by the person giving a gift, not the recipient, and it's unlikely that a gift card would trigger it. As of 2015, for example, the federal gift tax applied only in situations where one person gave another person more than $14,000 worth of gifts in a single year.
Cards Are Fringe Benefits
Things are considerably different when a gift card comes from an employer. Under the tax code, there's really no such thing as a "gift" from an employer to an employee. Gift cards given out to workers are considered fringe benefits -- that is, non-wage compensation for the performance of services. Fringe benefits generally count as taxable income except when they are specifically excluded from taxation, which is the case with health benefits, or when they are what the IRS calls "de minimis" fringe benefits. These are benefits that are of such small value or are provided so irregularly that it wouldn't be practical for the company to try to assess the value to each individual employee.
De Minimis Exception
De minimis fringe benefits from an employer include things like free coffee on the job, flowers on your birthday, tickets to an occasional sporting event or personal use of company equipment. Though a gift card may be of seemingly small value, the IRS has stated unequivocally that "cash equivalents" are always considered income. The question, then, is whether a gift card is a cash equivalent. It depends on the type of card. If the card can be redeemed for your choice of merchandise from the retailer that issued it, then it's a cash equivalent and is taxable. But if the card can be redeemed only for a specific item, and that item would itself qualify as a de minimis benefit, then the card may not be taxable.
Reporting as Income
Employers are responsible for reporting taxable fringe benefits paid to employees. They will be included on Form W-2, your annual wage and tax statement. Employers can also pay fringe benefits to non-employees, such as independent contractors. For example, a freelancer who gets a cash-equivalent gift card from a client is receiving a taxable fringe benefit. It's that freelancer's responsibility to report the value of the card as income.
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City College nursing partnership
August 1, 2015 | Jack Beresford
Nursing students who graduate from San Diego City College will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) within 15 months without leaving the downtown campus under a new agreement between the institutions that took effect August 1.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) approved the agreement at its May 14 meeting. The partnership allows cohorts of up to 15 nursing students who graduate from City College to enroll seamlessly in the PLNU nursing program each fall and spring. Students will pay $16,200, which includes fees, tuition and books, for the major courses in the accelerated degree program that will yield a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree upon completing 12 courses totaling 36 units. That’s less than the cost of completing their bachelor’s degree at a California State University campus.
The agreement between San Diego City College and Point Loma Nazarene University fits a unique niche,” said City College President Anthony Beebe. “It accepts City College’s Associate Degree Nurses and establishes an accelerated pathway to the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. The great part about the program is that PLNU provides City College nursing graduates a significant tuition discount and the students can take all the required baccalaureate classes on the City College Campus, taught by PLNU professors.”
Courses through the PLNU program will be taught by PLNU faculty, and the university will provide a full-time, academic advisor at the City College campus.
The partnership is one of several new programs in development at PLNU that seek to serve new populations of students and allow PLNU to further meet workforce development needs in the San Diego region and beyond. “PLNU is pleased to partner with San Diego City College to provide increased access to students across the San Diego region who wish to pursue their bachelor’s degree,” said PLNU President, Bob Brower. “This is more than a simple agreement. It speaks to the collaborative relationships that exist among San Diego’s robust and diverse higher education community and affirms our respective institutions’ commitment to educational quality for the benefit of the region.”
Demand for nurses with bachelor’s degrees has grown sharply in recent years, and demand for registered nurses in the state is forecast to grow by an average of 9,230 job openings annually through 2022, according to the California Employment Development Department. Part of that growth is being driven by the expansion of Medi-Cal and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and much of it is being driven by retirements of current nurses. A national study by the Institute of Medicine recommends that by 2020, 8 of 10 nurses should have a bachelor’s degree to meet the nation’s healthcare needs. The median wage in 2014 for registered nurses in California was $95,415 annually or $45.87 hourly.
“One of the most pressing needs in California is for more registered nurses, especially more RNs with bachelor's degrees,” said Constance M. Carroll, SDCCD Chancellor. “Public universities lack the capacity to meet this critical need and community colleges are currently prohibited from offering bachelor's degrees in nursing or in any fields that duplicate public university programs. Therefore, this agreement with Point Loma Nazarene University provides a sorely-needed option for our nursing students to pursue a baccalaureate on campus after completing their associate degree.”
City College’s nursing program currently offers an Associate of Science degree in nursing that prepares entry-level registered nurses as providers of care across the health and illness continuum. PLNU’s highly respected nursing program, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Learn more about City College’s nursing program. Interested applicants can find further information at gps.pointloma.edu/rn-to-bsn.
The partnership between City College and PLNU is not related to the new Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program that allows a limited number of campuses in the California Community Colleges system to offer a bachelor’s degree. San Diego Mesa College in the fall will begin offering a four-year degree in the rapidly growing field of Health Information Management under the new law that was authorized by SB 850.
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OJAP> Vol.3 No.4, December 2014
Infiltration of Black Carbon Particles from Residential Woodsmoke into Nearby Homes
DOI: 10.4236/ojap.2014.34011 4,424 Downloads 5,439 Views Citations
Tracy L. Thatcher1*, Thomas W. Kirchstetter2, Christopher J. Malejan1, Courtney E. Ward1
1Environmental Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA.
2Environmental Energy Technologies Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.
In many communities, residential wood burning is the source of a significant fraction of wintertime PM2.5 and produces exposures to nearby residents inside their homes. To evaluate the magnitude of this effect, black carbon particles were measured as a proxy for woodsmoke indoors and outdoors in a community where residential woodsmoke is the only significant particle source. Thirteen indoor/outdoor measurement pairs were obtained at 4 different residences and showed an average indoor/outdoor concentration ratio of 0.78 ± 0.21 for residences without indoor generation. In addition, a time dependent mass balance model was used in conjunction with aethalometer measurements taken over 16 nights at a single residence to estimate an average air exchange rate of 0.26 ± 0.08 h-1, an average deposition loss rate of 0.08 ± 0.03 h-1, and an average penetration factor of 0.97 ± 0.02. Using a mechanistic approach which utilizes these average values in a steady state model, the predicted average infiltration factor was 0.74 for the residence studied. The high values for both measured I/O ratio and modeled infiltration factor show that residential environments provide inhabitants with relatively little protection from recently generated wood smoke particles.
I/O Ratio, Infiltration Factor, Black Carbon, Woodsmoke Particles, Indoor Exposure
Thatcher, T. , Kirchstetter, T. , Malejan, C. and Ward, C. (2014) Infiltration of Black Carbon Particles from Residential Woodsmoke into Nearby Homes. Open Journal of Air Pollution, 3, 111-120. doi: 10.4236/ojap.2014.34011.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(92)90402-7
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Mode provides a healthy solution for Grand Designs project
Living with a suppressed immune system following a bone marrow transplant and treatment for Leukaemia, Toby Leeming, who recently appeared on Grand Designs, was determined to fulfil his long-held ambition to build his dream family home. This would require some careful consideration, particularly when it came to choosing materials and fittings that wouldn’t compromise his health, and Scolmore’s Mode antimicrobial wiring accessories provided a fitting solution for the electrical installation for his ambitious build.
In 2012, Toby Leeming was a musician in an up and coming band that had just released its first album. A year later, just as he had embarked on a tour of the US with his band, he became critically ill and was diagnosed with Leukaemia. With more than a year of life saving treatment to follow, during which time he was confined to hospital, he had a lot of time to think and dream about the ideal home he would like to build.
Six years later and free of leukaemia thanks to a bone marrow transplant, he and his wife and young daughter moved from London to a cottage in rural Suffolk - a much healthier environment for Toby who has a suppressed immune system and therefore prone to infections. The dream to build a home for his young family continued to drive him and following the purchase of 4.5 acres of land just 200 yards from their cottage, the dream started to become a reality.
The house was designed to incorporate features beneficial to Toby’s on-going well-being and health. With some 370 square metres of accommodation to contend with, a huge quantity of wiring accessories was needed for the electrical installation. After much research, Scolmore’s Mode wiring accessories were personally chosen by Toby specifically for their antimicrobial benefits, and switches and sockets have been installed throughout the six-bedroom, single-storey courtyard house.
Comments Toby: “I had been considering other options to work with the interior décor, such as copper accessories. However, as well as being very expensive, they didn’t provide the much-needed protection health-wise that Scolmore’s Mode accessories offered. As well as meeting those vital health requirements, they are very smooth, stylish looking products that look really good everywhere we have had them installed. We are grateful for all the advice and support we had from Scolmore to ensure we selected all the right products for the different functions that were required.”
More than 80 x 13Amp sockets, 22 x 5Amp sockets, plus a quantity of 1, 2, 3 and 4 gang switches, dimmers, new media sockets, shaving sockets, oven switches and extractor fan overrides from the Mode range have been installed. For a couple of feature walls, Toby opted for black switches from the Definity range to provide a striking contrast.
The Mode range of contemporary, white wiring accessories remains Scolmore’s best-selling wiring accessories collection to date. The range was conceived and developed as a high quality, flexible and modern solution for virtually any domestic wiring requirement. The modular design allows installers unprecedented flexibility in creating dedicated wiring solutions.
All of Scolmore’s white moulded and Mode Part M wiring accessories are manufactured using Urea Formaldehyde, which has similar inherent properties to antimicrobial additives that inhibit the growth of infectious diseases. All products independently tested achieved a 99.9% kill off rate across all four types of the strains of bacteria – MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella and Klebsiella Pneumonia.
Scolmore has continued to invest in this range since it was originally launched, introducing products in visually contrasting versions to meet with Part M regulations. In 2016 the company added the award-winning Mode locating plug socket to the range. It was designed to assist people with impaired vision or poor hand to eye coordination to more easily insert a plug into a socket. Other innovations for the range include the addition of USB sockets – now available in one- and two-gang, and single and twin USB options. In 2018 a 3-pin safety shutter socket, which exceeds the required safety standards, was launched.
For Toby’s ambitious build project sourcing the right electrical accessories was a minor hurdle when considering the main challenge that the couple faced with the project. At the heart of the plot of land was a huge, ancient oak tree and the idea was to design a building that would wrap around the tree which would provide much needed shade and protection for Toby whose condition has also left him susceptible to skin cancer. The challenge was to balance high architecture and health with a comfortable family home.
An architect worked up Toby’s sketches for a nature healing home into a full scheme. Covering some 370 square metres, it spreads across four separate, steel-framed buildings placed in a horseshoe around the oak tree. To build around and near it with traditional foundations would compact the soil, damage the roots and threaten its survival. So the couple employed a main contractor who developed a lightweight construction method. It used small concrete pad stones to support the steel buildings which effectively float above the ground, thus leaving the roots of the oak tree uncompromised.
The four, interlinked barn-like structures are externally black clad to emulate the local Suffolk black barns that are famous in the area. The first block houses a work shop, a music studio for Toby and a utility room. Next door is the main living building – housing a boot room and double height kitchen/diner with high level windows to allow lots of indirect light in. Down the hall, sliding partitions reveal a core block of small rooms - a play room for his daughter, an office for his wife, as well as a snug. At the end is a large sitting room with views over the countryside to the west. A glazed link leads to a building for the sleeping quarters, made up of four bedrooms and including a suite for Toby and Libby. Finally there is a self-catering annexe for visiting family or for potential use as an income-providing B&B.
The end result is a stunning and unique six-bedroom home which, with a little help from Scolmore’s Mode accessories, is providing peace of mind to Toby and his family, being specially adapted to his needs following his recovery.
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Shaw and Johnston added to Team Scotland Aquatics Squad
Toni Shaw and Beth Johnston are named in Team Scotland for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Toni Shaw and Beth Johnston are named today by Team Scotland and will be aiming to emulate the success of swimming sensation Erraid Davies at Glasgow 2014. Holder of an incredible 14 Scottish records in the S9 and S10 categories, 14 year old Toni Shaw is the youngest athlete named for Team Scotland for Gold Coast 2018 to date. Selection comes on the back of an outstanding 2017, where she won multiple medals at the World Para-Swimming Series and earned selection to the senior team for the World Para-Swimming Championships in Mexico.
Toni will swim the SB9 100m Breaststroke, the event in which Davies won her memorable bronze in Glasgow, as well as the S9 100m Freestyle, S9 100m Backstroke and the SM10 200m Individual Medley. She is joined by 16 year old Beth Johnston in the 200m Individual Medley. Beth took two gold and a silver at the penultimate World Para-Swimming Series event in Indianapolis and set Scottish records over 50m and 100m Backstroke in 2017.
Speaking ahead of the announcement, Toni said,
“It’s amazing to have the chance to be part of Team Scotland. I’m so excited and just really happy. I think being part of Team Scotland and racing against the best will be really cool.”
Beth also commented,
“I feel incredibly happy and privileged to represent my country. I'm most looking forward to being part of Team Scotland, experiencing the athletes village and getting to compete in front of such a big crowd. I’m also hoping the weather will be great!”
Ally Whike, Performance Director at Scottish Swimming said: “Both Toni and Beth have upped their game throughout the qualification period and I’ve been impressed by their approach to each meet they have competed in. This will hold them in good stead to perform at their best come April.”
For more information on Team Scotland for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games see the website: https://www.teamscotland.scot/
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Business Changes in 2015/16
There are a number of legislative changes that impact both small and medium sized businesses in 2015/16. The company tax rate cut comes into effect but there’s a range of other changes you need to be aware of including:
Company Tax Rate Cut
From 1st July 2015 the company tax has been cut from 30% to 28.5% for incorporated small businesses with turnover of less than $2 million. The company tax cut is limited to those businesses with turnover of less than $2 million which is aggregated, so if you have multiple businesses you have to look at the ‘aggregation’ provisions.
5% Tax Discount for Unincorporated Small Businesses
From July 1, 2015 small businesses that are not incorporated receive a 5% tax discount capped at $1000 per annum. A sole trader with an annual turnover of $300,000 and a taxable income of $75,000 would pay tax of around $16,000 under the previous system. With the 5% tax discount the sole trader will pay $15,200 in tax, a saving of $800.
Increase to the Minimum Wage
As of 1st July 2015 the minimum wage increased by 2.5%, the equivalent of $16 per week. It’s important for small business owners to review the awards they have in place as they may be impacted by the 2.5% increase. If you are paying staff in excess of these base rates then no action is required. The Fairwork Ombudsman website has Pay Tools to help you check your current pay rates at:-
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news/minimum-wage-increase-from-1-july-2015
SuperStream Begins for Small Employers
The SuperStream system started on 1st July 2015 for small employers with 19 or fewer employees. SuperStream is a compulsory change for all employers across the country, with small businesses now required to make super contributions electronically in a specific format. There is a 12 month period of grace, but don’t leave implementation to the last minute. Employers can update payroll software or work with an accountant or BAS agent, a clearing house or with the super fund directly. You need to look at the option that best suits your business.
Changes to Claiming Start-Up Costs
Under previous rules, a start-up businesses could only claim their administration costs over five years. As from 1st July, 2015 if you set up and are profitable in your first year you can claim those establishment costs as a tax deduction in the first year.
New laws governing employee share schemes came into effect on 1st July, 2015. The tax on options is now paid when the option is converted to a share. The government has also introduced a new incentive that will allow further deferral of the taxing point where eligible start-up companies issue shares or options to their employees at a small discount. The purpose is to tax employees on the benefits when they are able to cash them out.
Changes to Claiming Car Expenses
The methods of calculating work-related car expense deductions have changed from the 1st July 2015. The ‘12 per cent of original value method’ and the ‘one-third of actual expenses method’ have been removed. The ‘cents per kilometre method’ has also changed by replacing the three (cents per kilometre) rates based on engine size, with one rate set at 66 cents per kilometre in respect of all cars. The Tax Commissioner will be responsible for updating the rate in subsequent years.
Click HERE to download the full edition of The Business Accelerator Magazine for September 2015.
Other articles in this edition:
4 Ways to Grow a Business
How to Stalk Prospects who Visit Your Website
Franchising... Risk & Return
Business Start Up Corner - Confessions of a Failed Business Start-Up
Marketing Corner - It's Not All About You
Work Related Expenses & Rental Property Claims Under Scrutiny
Dealing With the ATO
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:This newsletter is issued as a guide to clients and for their private information. This newsletter does not constitute advice. Clients should not act solely on the basis of the material contained in this newsletter. Items herein are general comments only and do not convey advice per se. Also changes in legislation may occur quickly. We therefore recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of these areas.
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Frightful weather
By SJU Lacrosse, 02/21/13, 10:15AM CST
Midwest snow storm leads to scheduling issues, game cancellations
As the Midwest braces for an impending snow storm, the St. John's Lacrosse Club may be forced to postpone the start of its 2013 regular season campaign.
Due to the impending inclement weather, Lindenwood University-Belleville cancelled all classes and activities for Thursday, Feb. 21, including the lacrosse game against St. John's University. As of now, no make-up date for the game has been scheduled.
In addition, the game between the University of Northern Colorado and Washington University-St. Louis on Friday, Feb. 22, has also been cancelled.
St. John's is still scheduled to play Washington University-St. Louis on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. as well as the University of Northern Colorado on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m.
UPDATE (11:45 a.m., Feb. 21): Due to the impending inclement weather, Lindenwood University-Belleville cancelled all classes and activities for Thursday, Feb. 21, including the lacrosse game against St. John's University. As of now, no make-up date for the game has been scheduled.
In addition, all games originally scheduled to be played in Kansas City, Mo. have been cancelled. This includes the game between the University of Northern Colorado and Washington University-St. Louis on Friday, Feb. 22, as well as the Johnnies' game against the University of Northern Colorado on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m.
St. John's is still scheduled to play Washington University-St. Louis on Saturday, Feb. 23; however, if the game is played, it would be at a Washington University-St. Louis facility.
UPDATE (8:15 p.m., Feb. 21): With snow continuing to fall, the Friday, Feb. 22 game at 10 a.m. between St. John's and Missouri State University has been cancelled. Both teams are working together to reschedule the game for Sunday, Feb. 24.
No additional cancellations or postponements of the Johnnies' weekend games have been announced as of 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. There is still an effort being made to find time and locations to play Missouri Baptist University, Missouri State University, Washington University-St. Louis and Lindenwood-Belleville University.
Please continue to check www.sjulacrosse.com and follow the Johnnies on Twitter (www.twitter.com/sjulax) for updates.
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As a young reporter for The New York Times, in 1961 Gay Talese published his first book, New York—A Serendipiter’s Journey, a series of vignettes and essays that began, “New York is a city of things unnoticed. It is a city with cats sleeping under parked cars, two stone armadillos crawling up St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and thousands of ants creeping on top of the Empire State Building.” Attention to detail and observation of the unnoticed is the hallmark of Gay Talese’s writing, and The Gay Talese Reader brings together the best of his essays and classic profiles. This collection opens with “New York Is a City of Things Unnoticed,” and includes “Silent Season of a Hero” (about Joe DiMaggio), “Ali in Havana,” and “Looking for Hemingway” as well as several other favorite pieces. It also features a previously unpublished article on the infamous case of Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt, and concludes with the autobiographical pieces that are among Talese’s finest writings. These works give insight into the progression of a writer at the pinnacle of his craft. Whether he is detailing the unseen and sometimes quirky world of New York City or profiling Ol’ Blue Eyes in “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,” Talese captures his subjects—be they famous, infamous, or merely unusual—in his own inimitable, elegant fashion. The essays and profiles collected in The Gay Talese Reader are works of art, each carefully crafted to create a portrait of an unforgettable individual, place or moment.
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Sentinel sells Checkers and Rally's Restaurants in $525 million transaction
Leading Quick Service Restaurant Sees Meaningful Expansion in Store Footprint
NEW YORK, April 25, 2017 – Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising, lower middle market companies, today announced the closing of its sale of Checkers and Rally's Restaurants, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $525 million.
Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Inc. is an iconic and innovative drive-thru restaurant chain with 850 restaurants and room to grow. Checkers & Rally's differentiates itself by delivering high quality, craveable meals at exceptional values. Checkers and Rally's, together with its outstanding franchisee partners, offers a distinctive menu focused on bold, innovative products that are delivered to guests with category-leading value.
"Since the beginning of our investment, it has been a great pleasure partnering with Checkers' exceptional, highly talented management team," said Michael Fabian, a Sentinel partner. "Over the past three years, Checkers' same-store sales have outpaced the hamburger QSR segment, and its store footprint has expanded by more than 10%. In addition, through important operational initiatives, store profit margins have improved steadily. Checkers is well-positioned to continue as a vibrant and successful franchise brand."
Rick Silva, President and CEO of Checkers, commented, "We are delivering record growth at Checkers and Rally's, and our franchisees, operators, and employees are more excited than ever about our future."
The past year has been highly productive for Sentinel. Besides exiting Checkers, Sentinel also recently announced its exit of Power Products, a leading global provider of branded electrical products and systems. And during the past year, Sentinel has made six new platform investments, including: Altima Dental, one of the largest dental services organizations in Canada; Cabi, a leading direct marketer of women's fashion apparel; The Luminaires Group, a leading North American manufacturer of specification-grade lighting products; Quick Weight Loss Centers, a multistate provider of highly differentiated weight loss management services; Revenew International, a leading provider of cost recovery and cost containment services; Revenew International, a leading provider of cost recovery and cost containment services; and Sonny's Enterprises, the worldwide leader in conveyorized car wash systems.
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eugenie and her new husband jack brooksbank have released a set of official photographs from their wedding day. one of the pictures shows eugenie in a silk evening gown by the american designer zac posen as she attended the evening reception. a group shot shows the bride and groom's families, with eugenie's mother, sarah, standing between the duke of edinburgh and her former husband the duke of york. and a black—and—white shot shows the newlyweds sharing a kiss in the scottish state carriage, which took them back to windsor castle after the service. around three million people watched the wedding on friday. talking about sharing a kiss... it was all about the dancing as seann walsh and katya jones returned to strictly come dancing for the first time since they were pictured kissing on a night out. somewhat more controversial. they gotjust as somewhat more controversial. they got just as many somewhat more controversial. they gotjust as many headlines as the wedding. there was no direct reference to the controversy on saturday's show, which saw a warm crowd reaction for their charleston
eugenie and her new husband jack brooksbank have released a set of official photographs from their wedding day. one of the pictures shows eugenie in a silk evening gown by the american designer zac posen as she attended the evening reception. a group shot shows the bride and groom's families, with eugenie's mother, sarah, standing between the duke of edinburgh and her former husband the duke of york. and a black—and—white shot shows the newlyweds sharing a kiss in the scottish state...
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today for princess eugenie and jack brooksbank, who married yesterday i thought i was going to struggle with eugenie but i cannot sayjack. wedding celebrations will continue today for princess eugenie and jack brooksbank, who married yesterday at st george's chapel in windsor. the queen was amongst 850 guests at the ceremony and watched as the ninth in line to the throne was given away by her father, prince andrew. daniela relph has more. the very public first kiss as husband and wife. fork...
reporting of princess eugenie's wedding a bit off—colour? or was the bbc royal coverage sycopha ntic and excessive? first, the b—word has again dominated the news this week with much discussion about the likelihood of leaving the european union without a deal in place to have it was one of two possible outcomes laid out recently by the bbc assistant political editor norman smith. 0ne, another referendum on brexit itself or two, crashing out of the eu without any deal. a number of viewers have taken exception to the phrase used at the end there with in frost asking... —— ian frost. it has been a right royal week with a number of monarchy related news reports on bbc television. it started last friday with the wedding of princess eugenie, the queen's granddaughter and jack brooksbank at st george's chapel in windsor castle. the bbc had apparently turned down the opportunity to broadcast it in full but there was still plenty of live coverage on the news channel and reports on the bulletins and online. too much for one person who wrote... but when royal correspondent nicholas witchell r
reporting of princess eugenie's wedding a bit off—colour? or was the bbc royal coverage sycopha ntic and excessive? first, the b—word has again dominated the news this week with much discussion about the likelihood of leaving the european union without a deal in place to have it was one of two possible outcomes laid out recently by the bbc assistant political editor norman smith. 0ne, another referendum on brexit itself or two, crashing out of the eu without any deal. a number of viewers...
news. princess eugenie and her new husband jack brooksbank have released a set of official photographs from their wedding day. one of the pictures shows eugenie in a silk gown by the american designer zac posen as she attended the evening reception. she looks absolutely knockout, doesn't she? looks great. and his family looks really nice and there's a bit ofa family looks really nice and there's a bit of a case in the back of the carriage that took them from the castle and into married life after the service. about 3 million people watched the wedding, including me. and talking of kissing, luckily it was all about the dancing last night! it was "all about the dancing" as seann walsh and katya jones returned to strictly come dancing for the first time since they were pictured kissing on a night out. there was no direct reference to the controversy on saturday's show, which saw a warm crowd reaction for their charleston i stayed up to watch itjust to see what it would be like! it got a good score of 28 from the judges. viewers will learn tonight whether they've survived the public vote.
news. princess eugenie and her new husband jack brooksbank have released a set of official photographs from their wedding day. one of the pictures shows eugenie in a silk gown by the american designer zac posen as she attended the evening reception. she looks absolutely knockout, doesn't she? looks great. and his family looks really nice and there's a bit ofa family looks really nice and there's a bit of a case in the back of the carriage that took them from the castle and into married life...
possessions from the area ahead of princess eugenie's wedding this friday. we're looking at some of the inside papers. i will start with quite a big one. this is the international monetary fund and some warnings to date about the state of britain's finances. they are saying they are some of the worst in the world. they say this leaves britain at risk of recession and at the risk of a snap backin recession and at the risk of a snap back in interest rates. the reason being, if you look at our debt versus economic being, if you look at our debt versus economic growth, we are doing all right if you look at the us, france, canada, portugal, but if you look at our assets, what we own, this is what we owe other people, we are not good at all. 0nly portugal is worse than us. they say there could be a problem there. why do we ca re could be a problem there. why do we care what the imf says? they put all these predictions out there. i think it isa these predictions out there. i think it is a warning sound or warning 9°”9 it is a warning sound or warning gong to politicians to get their act tog
possessions from the area ahead of princess eugenie's wedding this friday. we're looking at some of the inside papers. i will start with quite a big one. this is the international monetary fund and some warnings to date about the state of britain's finances. they are saying they are some of the worst in the world. they say this leaves britain at risk of recession and at the risk of a snap backin recession and at the risk of a snap back in interest rates. the reason being, if you look at our...
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BBC News : BBCNEWS : September 26, 2019 11:00pm-11:31pm BST
—fives in england in the last year. coverage of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination, or mmr, are also down, for the fifth year in a row. just over 90%, 9 out of 10 children aged two, were vaccinated against mmr last year — a drop from more than 91%. the world health organisation's target is 95%, which scotland and northern ireland already achieve. our health editor hugh pym has more details. vaccines work best when 95% of children have them, which stops the disease spreading. but that isn't the case just now in england with mmr. there wasn't a care in the world for these youngsters at a play centre this afternoon, but for their parents, plenty to think about, including whether to get their children vaccinated. some are having second thoughts. but mothers i spoke to were clear it was the right thing to do. i, honestly, am 100% for vaccinations. i believe that putting a child's health and happiness is always more important. what you think is behind the fall in vaccination rate? i think probably social media has a lot to do with it. a lot of people post on social media and a
—fives in england in the last year. coverage of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination, or mmr, are also down, for the fifth year in a row. just over 90%, 9 out of 10 children aged two, were vaccinated against mmr last year — a drop from more than 91%. the world health organisation's target is 95%, which scotland and northern ireland already achieve. our health editor hugh pym has more details. vaccines work best when 95% of children have them, which stops the disease spreading. but...
BBC News at Six : BBCNEWS : September 26, 2019 6:00pm-6:31pm BST
rubella vaccination, mmr, has also gone down for the fifth year in a row. just over 90% — nine out of ten children aged two were vaccinated against mmr last year. a drop from over 91% the previous period. the world health organisation's target though is 95%. a target level scotland and northern ireland are already achieving. our health editor hugh pym has the story. there wasn't a care in the world for children at this place into this afternoon, but for their parents there is plenty to think about. one key decision is whether to get their children vaccinated. some are having second thoughts, but mothers i spoke to were clear it was the right thing to were clear it was the right thing to do. i am 10096 for vaccinations. i believe that putting the child's health and happiness is always more important. what do you think is behind the falling vaccination rate? probably social media has a lot to do with it. a lot of people post on social media, and they believe what other mothers say so if you have a mum with a big following group on instagram and she says she is against it, unfortunately
rubella vaccination, mmr, has also gone down for the fifth year in a row. just over 90% — nine out of ten children aged two were vaccinated against mmr last year. a drop from over 91% the previous period. the world health organisation's target though is 95%. a target level scotland and northern ireland are already achieving. our health editor hugh pym has the story. there wasn't a care in the world for children at this place into this afternoon, but for their parents there is plenty to think...
BBC News at Ten : BBCNEWS : September 26, 2019 10:00pm-10:31pm BST
—fives in england in the last year. coverage of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination, or mmr, are also down for the fifth year in a row. just over 90%, nine out of ten, children aged two were vaccinated against mmr last year, a drop from more than 91%. but the world health organisation's target is 95%, which scotland and northern ireland, already achieve. our health editor hugh pym has more details. vaccines work best when 95% of children have them, which stops the disease spreading. that isn't the case just now in england with mmr. there wasn't a care in the world for these youngsters at a play centre this afternoon, but for their parents, plenty to think about, including whether to get their children vaccinated. some are having second thoughts. but mothers i spoke to were clear it was the right thing to do. i, honestly, am 100% for vaccinations. i believe that putting your child's health and happiness is always more important. what you think is behind the fall in vaccination rate? i think probably social media has a lot to do with it. a lot of people post on social media, a
—fives in england in the last year. coverage of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination, or mmr, are also down for the fifth year in a row. just over 90%, nine out of ten, children aged two were vaccinated against mmr last year, a drop from more than 91%. but the world health organisation's target is 95%, which scotland and northern ireland, already achieve. our health editor hugh pym has more details. vaccines work best when 95% of children have them, which stops the disease spreading....
BBC News at Nine : BBCNEWS : September 26, 2019 9:00am-10:01am BST
, over the past year. the data from nhs digital for 2018—19 showed uptake of the first dose of the mmr vaccine fell from 91.2% to 90.3% — the fifth year in a row it has dropped. let's get more on this with dr caroline dollery, who's the chair of the mid essex clinical commissioning group — she joins me via webcam from her chelmsford practice. a dropping coverage across all 13 routine childhood vaccinations for the under fives. what is your reaction? it is very concerning. this is a significant continuing drop in immunisation uptake. it is certainly a major focus of national policy to try to address it. it is causing an outbreak really in preve nta ble causing an outbreak really in preventable infectious disease and obviously the consequences of that are significant numbers of young people, children and old people suffering significant ill—health and even death. are you seeing cases of measles in your practice, or lots of people coming to you expressing concerns about vaccinations? we are seeing more cases. anecdotally in our practice. we have had four confirmed measles cases in t
, over the past year. the data from nhs digital for 2018—19 showed uptake of the first dose of the mmr vaccine fell from 91.2% to 90.3% — the fifth year in a row it has dropped. let's get more on this with dr caroline dollery, who's the chair of the mid essex clinical commissioning group — she joins me via webcam from her chelmsford practice. a dropping coverage across all 13 routine childhood vaccinations for the under fives. what is your reaction? it is very concerning. this is a...
BBC News : BBCNEWS : September 26, 2019 8:00pm-9:00pm BST
and rubella vaccination, mmr, has also gone down, for the fifth year in a row. just over 90 percent — 9 out of 10 children aged two, were vaccinated against mmr last year. a drop from over 91% the previous period. but the world health organisation's target is 95% — a target scotland and northern ireland are already achieving. our health editor hugh pym has the story. there wasn't a care in the world for children at this play centre this afternoon. but for their parents, there's plenty to think about. when key decision is whether or not to get their children vaccinated. some are having second thoughts, the mothers that i spoke to were clear that it was the right thing to do. 100% for vaccinations. i believe that putting the child's health and happiness is always more important stop at what you think is behind the following numbers? social media may have a lot to do it that it a lot of people post on social media and a lot of people believe what other mums say so lot of people believe what other mums say so if you have a mum that has a big following group on instagram or something
and rubella vaccination, mmr, has also gone down, for the fifth year in a row. just over 90 percent — 9 out of 10 children aged two, were vaccinated against mmr last year. a drop from over 91% the previous period. but the world health organisation's target is 95% — a target scotland and northern ireland are already achieving. our health editor hugh pym has the story. there wasn't a care in the world for children at this play centre this afternoon. but for their parents, there's plenty to...
is because there has been a drop in england in the number of children taking up notjust the mmr which was of course controversial some while back but others. matt hancock said that he is looking into whether it should be made compulsory. he has asked officials and the department of health to give him advice on this. it is something they do in america you have to have had the vaccination before you go to school. because if you don't have this high take—up, its plea doesn't work. people are no longer immune to it. challenging issue but it seems matt hancock is possibly moving in that debt direction. an interesting one, thank you very much. we have lost head immunity in this country because of the drop—off of vaccinations in children. it will be interesting to see if this may be introduced as a compulsory vaccination. britain's most senior catholic clergyman has warned that some of the language being used in parliament could encourage violent extremists. speaking on radio 4's sunday programme cardinal vincent nichols, said that the events in the commons last week had provoked an unam
is because there has been a drop in england in the number of children taking up notjust the mmr which was of course controversial some while back but others. matt hancock said that he is looking into whether it should be made compulsory. he has asked officials and the department of health to give him advice on this. it is something they do in america you have to have had the vaccination before you go to school. because if you don't have this high take—up, its plea doesn't work. people are no...
BBC News at Five : BBCNEWS : September 5, 2019 5:00pm-6:01pm BST
scare over the mmrjab. he widely blamed for the scare over the mmr jab. he called widely blamed for the scare over the mmrjab. he called an lbc radio phonein mmrjab. he called an lbc radio phone in show and asked jacob rees—mogg what mortality rate he would exaggerate the uk were to leave the european union without a deal? let us have a lesson to what has been set in the house of commons. i am afraid it seems to me that the doctor is as irresponsible as doctor wakefield. what he had to say, ivory peters, is as irresponsible as doctor wakefield, in threatening that people will die because believe the european union, what level of responsibility was that? well, that was jacob rees-mogg in the comments and doctor david nichol joins in the comments and doctor david nicholjoins me now. you heard what was said in the commons, effectively send your every responsible, how do you respond? i am appalled, that tax notjust me but anyone who you respond? i am appalled, that tax not just me but anyone who speaks truth to power. anyone who has concerns truth to power. anyone who has concerns abo
scare over the mmrjab. he widely blamed for the scare over the mmr jab. he called widely blamed for the scare over the mmrjab. he called an lbc radio phonein mmrjab. he called an lbc radio phone in show and asked jacob rees—mogg what mortality rate he would exaggerate the uk were to leave the european union without a deal? let us have a lesson to what has been set in the house of commons. i am afraid it seems to me that the doctor is as irresponsible as doctor wakefield. what he had to say,...
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Finding a family connection in Madrid . . .
Prior to travelling to Paris France and then Belgium some ten years ago we contacted a cousin of Sonja’s to see if he was interested in meeting us there. His name is James “Jimmy” Fox, and he is actually well know as the long time and legendary Photo Editor at the world news photo service Magnum. Jimmy’s is older than us by a number of years, had two sisters, Betty and Jacqueline, the latter who, at the age of 78 years, came from Belgium to visit us in Victoria, BC when we lived there,
To put this story in context, Sonja’s Mother, Diane was a war bride from Belgium. She moved to Canada with Sonja under her arm immediately following the war, and her and husband Jean lived in Notre Dame de Lourdes (just south of Winnipeg) Manitoba prior to moving to Ottawa where he worked for National Defence.
Family visits over such distances were rare occurrences in those days, but fortunately for Sonja, chaperoned by her grandmother, she did get to travel back to Belgium when she was 10 years of age, and in that single visit she met cousins and aunts and uncles and other family members. In spite of her grandmother’s attempts to hand down the importance of family contact and history and knowledge, only a few crumbs of information remained. And life then got in the way. Distant family became unfamiliar, to the point of invisible, although rare letters and cards did cross back and forth over the Atlantic.
Ten years ago, meeting up with Jimmy Fox for dinner in Paris was emotional to say the least. And once he arrived there was question upon question concerning names unfamiliar to me. Sonja walked Jimmy Fox to the Metro station late on that Paris night, shared some tearful goodbyes, and save a few letters here and there since, we’ve heard little from Jimmy, other than failing health is catching up with him.
Flash forward to Madrid, Spain, more than ten years after that night, we’re looking over events in the city and there it is. An exposition of the Magnum photographers contact sheets covering events of the 20th century. Contact sheets are small prints of the photographer’s film strips. Photo Editors chose the visually best frame to not only depict the event, but to add some visual oomph to telling the story. We had learned some time ago that Jimmy Fox spent his career as Magnum’s Photo Editor.
We attended the exposition, and looking over the displays we read Jimmy Fox’s name many times, viewed his work and choices of photos, several of which we’ve added to the accompanying slide show, particularly those of the Russian Invasion of Prague in the late 60’s.
Jimmy Fox has more recently assisted British author Sue Elliott with research for a book that has been published. The story line is around a group of children caught between the Nazis invasion in WWII and the failed opportunity to escape to Britain. Jimmy Fox was one of those children. “The Children Who Fought Hitler!”
This is a very small planet we live on . . . enjoy the photos . . .
The story concerning the eventual publishing of the book “The Children Who Fought Hitler!” can be viewed here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/7966030/The-expats-who-fought-Hitler.html
Wikipedia explains Magnum Photos as follows: Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative owned by its photographer-members, with offices in New York City, Paris, London and Tokyo. According to co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson, "Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually."
Magnum is one of the first photographic cooperatives, owned and administered entirely by members. The staff serve a support role for the photographers, who retain all copyrights to their own work.
The Magnum cooperative has included photojournalists from across the world, who have covered many historical events of the 20th century. The cooperative's archive includes photographs depicting family life, drugs, religion, war, poverty, famine, crime, government and celebrities. Magnum In Motion is the multimedia offshoot of Magnum Photos and is based in New York City.
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SPA-2015-00428-SCO - Sterling Ranch Residential Development Project
Expiration date: 1/9/2016
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District (Corps) is evaluating a permit application for SR Land, LLC to place dredged/fill material into waters of the US associated with the construction of the Sterling Ranch Residential Development Project located in Sand Creek and a Sand Creek tributary located near Falcon, El Paso County, Colorado. The Corps is hereby requesting public comments on the project by the expiration date listed below.
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SPA-2014-00408-ABQ
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, (Corps) and the New Mexico Environment Department’s Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) are evaluating an application for the Milan Tract Farms Flood Control Diversion Channel Project on the Rio San Jose, located in Milan, Cibola County, New Mexico. The proposed project would result in impacts to approximately 4.65 acres of waters of the United States in the Rio San Jose. This notice is to inform interested parties of the proposed activity and to solicit comments.
Joint Public Notice for the Milan Tract Farms Flood Control Diversion Channel Project
SPA-2015-00366-ABQ: City of Farmington Penny Lane Low Head Dam Reconstruction Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, (Corps) and the New Mexico Environment Department’s Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) are evaluating a permit application for the Penny Lane Low Head Dam, which is located in the City of Farmington, San Juan County New Mexico. The proposed project would result in permanent and temporary impacts to approximately 0.98 acres (AC) and 90 linear feet of waters of the United States within the Animas River. This notice is to inform interested parties of the proposed activity and to solicit comments.
Public Notice for the Penny Lane Low Head Dam Reconstruction Project with Attachments
SPK 2015-00818: Proposal to Accept Funding
This Public Notice announces the preliminary intent of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Omaha District and Albuquerque District (Corps) to accept funds contributed by the Colorado Department of Transportation in order to expedite processing of their permit applications, subject to a series of limitations below. Section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA 2000, Public Law No. 106-541 111-120) as amended, provides: (a) The Secretary of the Army, after public notice, may accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of permits under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army. (b) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted under subsection (a) will not impact impartial decision making with respect to permits, either substantively or procedurally. The Secretary of the Army has delegated this responsibility to the Chief of Engineers and his authorized representatives, including the Commander of the Sacramento District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
SPA-2015-00080-ABQ: Rio Nambé Debris Flow Barriers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, (Corps) and the Pueblo of Nambé Environment Department (NED) are evaluating an application for the Rio Nambé Debris Flow Barriers, located in the Pueblo of Nambé Reservation, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, which would result in impacts to approximately 1.2 acres (ac) or 926 linear feet (lf) of waters of the United States in the Rio Nambé. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the federal funding agency for the proposed project. This notice is to inform interested parties of the proposed activity and to solicit comments on the Corps, NED and FEMA actions.
Joint Public Notice for the Pueblo of Nambe Debris Flow Barriers Project
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'Star Trek' Writer D.C. Fontana Dies at Age of 80
By Chris Arrant 2019-12-05T12:12:05Z
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"Star Trek" writer/producer Dorothy Catherine "D.C." Fontana has died at the age of 80 following a brief illness, according to StarTrek.com.
Fontana is best known as one of Star Trek's foundational writers, working with creator Gene Roddenberry on the original series and establishing key franchise elements such as Vulcan culture. She wrote 10 episodes of the original series, and was its story editor. She was brought back for "Star Trek: The Next Generation," co-writing the pilot with Roddenberry and going on to solo write episodes of that series and "Deep Space Nine."
In 2008, IDW Publishing recruited Fontana to write a comic book sequel to her "Star Trek" episode "The Enterprise Incident" titled "Star Trek: Year Four — The Enterprise Experiment."
Other shows Fontana wrote for include "Babylon 5," "Ben Casey," "Bonanza," "The Six Million Dollar Man," "Logan's Run," "He-Man & The Masters of the Universe," and "Beast Wars: Transformers." Most recently she was a senior lecturer at the American Film Institute.
She is survived by her husband Dennis Skotak.
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Afghanistan: The Pushtun Problem Persists
July 8, 2011: The nations supplying the most combat troops are beginning to withdraw them this year. The U.S. will reduces its forces by 10,000, Britain by 500 by the end of the year, and more after that. All 3,000 Canadians are gone. Afghanistan is supposed to have 300,000 soldiers and police by the end of October. But this does not replace the departing foreign troops. The Afghan security forces are less professional, largely illiterate and poorly led and equipped compared to foreign troops. Worst of all, the Afghan forces can be bribed, and this has always been a problem. Worse, tribal rivalries and animosities still exist among uniformed personnel. These are mostly between the Pushtun (40 percent of the national population and dominant in the south) and everyone else (the tribes dominant in the north). Because of these ancient rivalries, and Pushtun dominance in the Taliban and the heroin trade, most of the security troops, and an even higher proportion of the officers, are non-Pushtun. In some respects, this is good. Non-Pushtun officers and troops are more difficult (but not impossible) for the Pushtuns (Taliban and drug gangsters) to bribe or intimidate. Local and tribal loyalties remain stronger than national ones. Most northern police and soldiers are not eager to die trying to bring law and order to the Pushtun south, but they are more willing to kill, rob or just annoy, Pushtuns.
To understand Afghanistan, you have to look at the situation from the point of view of Afghans. That means appreciating the fact that since September 11, 2001. Afghanistan has been going through a burst of unprecedented prosperity (from foreign aid and heroin exports) and peace. American intervention ended the north-south civil war. Until the Pakistani created Taliban intervened in 1995, it had been a multi-front civil war, with one of the factions being the communist government the Russians left behind when they departed in 1989. The drug gangs flourished in the 1990s, because there was no law at all and tribal warlords could be bought (or, more accurately, rented). The Taliban taxed the (largely Pushtun) drug gangs, and this became the main source of income for the Islamic zealots. The civil war between Taliban and northerners was still going on by September 11, 2001. After the Taliban were defeated, they didn't give up (trying to rule the entire country). The Taliban leaders fled to Pakistan (where they were given sanctuary in the southeast, in Baluchistan, right across the border from the Taliban heartland in Helmand and Kandahar provinces) and pro-Taliban Pushtun tribesmen slowly rebuilt their power.
The current fighting in Afghanistan is the continuation of a war that has been going on for centuries. The collection of tribes that came to be known as Afghanistan over the last three centuries, has always been dominated by its Pushtun minority. That’s because the Pushtun are the most aggressive and warlike people in the region. Today, the Pushtun are also the poorest and most illiterate people in the region, and most likely to support Islamic radicalism. The Pushtun are a problem, but dealing with them is also the solution.
In the last few months, feuds by Pushtun tribes has led to rockets and mortar shells being fired across the border, from both sides. The Taliban and other Islamic terror groups are involved, as are Afghan police and troops. The Afghan government is very upset about this, because they believe the Pakistanis feel no remorse for such transgressions. Pakistan has long viewed Afghanistan as a lawless source of tribal raiders, and that the border was an artificial impediment to Pakistani peacekeeping efforts. But since Pakistan created the Taliban in the early 1990s, and encouraged the spread of Islamic radicalism in the 1990s, the border unrest has become more about Islamic terrorism. But Pakistanis still do not take the Afghan border as seriously as the Afghans do, and the Afghans resent it. But recently, some of these tribal and terrorist feuds have led to gunmen hiding out in Afghanistan, and crossing the nearby border to conduct raids into Pakistan. The Pakistani government is not happy with this.
The increased violence in eastern Afghanistan is partly the result of the successful campaign (of foreign and Afghan troops) in southern Afghanistan over the last year. The damage done to the Taliban and drug gangs there has enabled the Afghan police and army to install a degree of control that the government has never had before. The big question is, can the government forces maintain that control against hostile tribes and drug gangs. Heroin production and smuggling are under a great deal of pressure, and the drug gangs have been suffering huge losses. Thus, over the last year, the share of world heroin production in northern Burma has nearly doubled, to 12 percent. Increased tribal unrest in northern Burma is one reason for the return of the heroin trade, but growing demand in neighboring China is another along with a growing shortage of Afghan opium and heroin.
Losses for foreign troops were lower the first six months of the year, versus the same period last year. Civilian losses are much higher (several hundred dead a month) and 80 percent of them are caused by the Taliban. Note that losses to the "non-Islamic terrorist related" causes (crime, tribal violence) are much higher still. Afghanistan is, and has long been, a very violent place. Afghans are amused at how upset the foreigners get over the small losses their troops take. Afghans also admire that, but take perverse pride in the ability of Afghans to take higher losses, and just keep going. An increasing number of Afghans are fed up with that, and a lot of the new wealth to be had in Afghanistan is paid to people smugglers, who will get Afghans to the kinder, gentler and far more prosperous West (or even India, which is booming these days.)
July 5, 2011: Under growing pressure from foreign aid donors, police arrested two former officials of the Kabul Bank (which was hit by a huge corruption scandal last year). Western auditors estimate that Kabul Bank insiders stole about $850 million. Last week, the former head of the Afghan central bank (Abdul Qadir Fitrat) fled to the United States, in fear for his life. Fitrat exposed a lot of the details of the Kabul Bank scandal, and openly complained of the government's unwillingness to prosecute those responsible. Unofficially, that's because no one carries out a theft that large unless a lot of the loot is shared with some very high ranking government officials. The two men arrested were the two highest officials of the bank and each owned 28 percent of the bank.
June 28, 2011: Nine heavily armed suicide bombers attacked a modern hotel in Kabul. The well planned assault, believed to involve the Taliban and Haqqani Network, left all the attackers dead, along with nine police and two policemen. The attack was primarily for the publicity. Given the extent to which anyone can be bribed, attacks on any Afghan target, except the most powerful government officials (and their enormous, and well paid, personal security forces) are possible.
June 25, 2011: A car bomb demolished a small rural hospital in eastern Afghanistan. The Islamic terrorists know that medical aid, economic growth and education are popular with most Afghans, and attack it whenever possible, so as to eliminate these un-Islamic Western influences.
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Symrise successfully continues profitable growth course in 2018
03/13/2019 Corporate | Financial
— Strong organic sales growth of 8.8 %
— Sales increase of 5.3 % to € 3,154 million (reporting currency)
— Solid earnings with EBITDA at € 631million and EBITDA margin at 20.0 %
— Net income increases to over € 275 million
— Dividend increase to € 0.90 per share proposed
Symrise AG took full advantage of its growth opportunities in 2018 and successfully overcame headwinds resulting from external factors. Taking into account portfolio and exchange rate effects, sales increased by 5.3 % to € 3,154 million (2017: € 2,996 million). On organic basis, sales growth even amounted to 8.8 %, exceeding the increased guidance issued in late fall. This outstanding performance was carried by all segments and regions. Despite targeted investments in increased capacity at locations in China and the USA and negative effects from exchange rates and raw material costs, Symrise retained its earnings power. The Group achieved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of € 631 million (2017: € 630 million). With an EBITDA margin of 20.0 %, profitability remained healthy and within the target corridor of 19–22 %.
"In 2018 we seamlessly continued our success story. Symrise again grew profitably and outperformed the market. We identified and successfully capitalized on growth opportunities in every business segment. We also invested in future growth and added to our capacity. Although we were not able to counteract all of the headwinds caused by high raw material prices and negative currency effects, we still operated with a healthy profitability. We want our shareholders to participate in this success. At the Annual General Meeting, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board will propose a dividend increase to € 0.90 per share for the fiscal year 2018," said Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG. "Despite the anticipated economic slowdown, we have made a confident start to the new fiscal year. We have substantiated our long-term ambition with the updated forecast. It extends into the year 2025 and provides for a strong increase in sales with further improved profitability."
Sales growth in 2018 exceeds target
Symrise experienced strong demand across all segments and regions in 2018 and increased its sales to € 3,154 million (2017: € 2,996 million). The Group achieved strong organic growth of 8.8 %, exceeding the increased guidance announced in November, which indicated growth of over 8 %. In reporting currency, taking into account portfolio effects from the acquisitions of Cobell and Citratus and exchange rate effects, Group sales were up 5.3 % in the reporting period. Symrise experienced unfavorable exchange rate effects especially through the strong Euro in relation to the US-Dollar. Symrise again grew significantly faster than the relevant market for fragrances and flavors, where growth in 2018 was in the 3–4% range.
Dynamic trend in Latin America and Asia/Pacific
The growth driver at regional level was once again Latin America with an outstanding double-digit organic growth rate of 16.2 %. Business in the EAME and North America regions developed also highly positively, with an organic increase of 6.4 % and 6.1 %, respectively. In the Asia/Pacific region, Symrise achieved strong organic sales growth of 12.4 %. Overall organic sales growth in the dynamically expanding Emerging Markets reached 11.7 %. In these fast-developing markets, Symrise generated 43 % of its total sales.
Healthy profitability despite investments and external factors
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to € 631 million (2017: € 630 million). EBITDA was thus on prior year level, despite investments in additional capacity and negative effects from volatile exchange rates and high raw material costs. Symrise, for example, invested in a new Nutrition site in the US state of Georgia and a new production facility for fragrances and flavors in Nantong, China, which is currently being built. The industry-wide shortage of raw materials, including the key raw material Citral, which already prevailed in 2017, intensified in the past fiscal year. However, thanks to its own raw material base and extensive backward integration, Symrise was able to meet supplier obligations at all times and in full throughout the year. In addition, the Group actively implemented price increases to compensate for higher raw material costs. Despite these challenges, Symrise maintained profitability at a solid level and achieved an EBITDA margin of 20.0 %. As a result, Symrise was once again one of the most profitable companies in the industry.
Net income for the Group increased by 1.9 % to € 275 million (2017: € 270 million). Earnings per share increased from € 2.08 to € 2.12. The Executive Board and Supervisory Board will propose an increase in the dividend to € 0.90 per share for the fiscal year 2018 (2017: € 0.88) at the annual general meeting on 22 May 2019.
Increase in operating cash flow
Symrise grew its operating cash flow by € 46 million to € 442 million (2017: € 396 million). This represents an increase of 12 % and can be attributed primarily to a smaller increase in working capital during the year under review.
Net debt including pension provisions and similar obligations decreased by € 29 million to € 1,893 million (2017: €1,922 million). The ratio of net debt including provisions for pensions and similar obligations to EBITDA remained unchanged at 3.0 (31 December 2017: 3.0). Due to the realized acquisitions, this value is temporarily above Symrise's target corridor of 2.0 to 2.5.
With an equity ratio of 39.5 % at 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: 37.8 %), Symrise sees itself financially very well positioned to sustainably advance the future development of its business.
Scent & Care segment
Scent & Care increased its sales to € 1,324 million and achieved very strong organic growth of 8.9 % (2017: € 1,263 million). In reporting currency, taking currency effects and the Citratus acquisition into account, the segment posted 4.8 % growth. The Cosmetic Ingredients division developed particularly dynamically with double-digit organic percentage growth. Strong impulses came in particular from the national markets of China, Brazil and Japan. The Aroma Molecules and Fragrances division also performed well. Demand was particularly strong for applications with menthol, for fine fragrances and personal care products.
Scent & Care increased its EBITDA to € 254 million after € 248 million in the prior year period. The EBITDA margin was 19.2 % (2017: 19.6 %). The slight decline in the margin is mainly due to higher raw material costs, especially for perfumery raw materials.
Flavor segment
The Flavor segment experienced strong organic growth of 9.5 %, with sales increasing to € 1,191 million (2017: € 1,102 million). Taking currency effects into account and the portfolio effect from the Cobell acquisition, sales in the segment grew by 8.1 % in reporting currency. All regions and application areas contributed to this positive development. Flavor benefited in particular from strong demand in the EAME region, which achieved impressive double-digit growth. Growth was driven furthermore by applications for sweets and beverage products.
EBITDA in the Flavor segment, at € 244 million, was slightly higher than the prior-year figure (2017: € 243 million). The EBITDA margin stood at 20.5 % (2017: 22.0 %) and was influenced by the currently still lower profitability of the Cobell business and higher raw material costs.
Nutrition segment
Nutrition increased organic sales in the past fiscal year by 7.4 % to € 639 million (2017: € 631 million). In the reporting currency, including portfolio and currency effects, the segment grew by 1.2 %. The strongest impetus came from the Pet Food application area. The Food application area also performed well with double-digit growth.
In the year under review, Nutrition achieved an EBITDA of € 132 million (2017: € 139 million). The decline in earnings compared with the previous year is attributable to two factors: Investments in the new Diana Food location in the USA and a lower contribution to earnings from Probi due to a temporary inventory decrease by a major customer in the first half of the year. Starting in the third quarter, order intake largely returned to normal. Despite these special effects, the EBITDA margin was a good 20.7 % (2017: 22.1 %).
Confident outlook for 2019 and ambitious long-term targets until the end of 2025
Symrise is looking ahead to the current fiscal year with confidence. The Group again aims to exceed the overall growth rates in the relevant market. The market is projected to grow at a rate of 3–4 % worldwide. In addition, Symrise is targeting an EBITDA margin of around 20 % despite the anticipated economic slowdown, ongoing volatility in exchange rates and a tight market for raw materials. Overall, with its global presence, diversified portfolio and broad client base, Symrise believes it is well positioned to achieve these goals. With strategic investments, the Company plans to continue its expansion in high-growth, high-margin business segments. Against the background of the tense situation on the raw material markets, the expansion of its own backward integration will continue to play a key role in the future. In addition, long-term contracts and close cooperation with producers will secure Symrise's access to high-quality raw materials.
At the Capital Markets Day in January 2019, Symrise presented its long-term targets. They underscore the Group's ambition and now extend to the end of fiscal year 2025. By then, Symrise aims to increase sales to around € 5.5 to 6.0 billion. This increase is to be achieved through annual organic growth of 5 to 7 % (CAGR) and additional targeted acquisitions. Profitability is expected to improve further. Long-term, Symrise aims to achieve an EBITDA margin within the target corridor of 20 to 23 %. To this end, the Group will continue to systematically implement its proven strategy and closely align innovations to customer and market requirements. Furthermore, Symrise will continue to take advantage of megatrends. In addition to the traditional business with flavors and fragrances, the expansion of the portfolio will increasingly focus on adjacent, high-margin applications. For example, Symrise intends to open up growth areas, with focus on natural, sustainable product solutions. Digital business processes should also contribute to growth and profitability.
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Sheffield Student Properties
Built on seven hills and located in the charming county of Yorkshire, Sheffield feels more like a village than a city. The city is host to an enormous range of vastly different student properties, from privately let Victorian terraces to state of the art student flats in large city centre accommodation blocks. There are plenty of student areas to settle down in, and a huge assortment of both Sheffield University accommodation and Sheffield Hallam University accommodation.
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Sheffield Student Property Guide
For those who have visited the area already it will come as no surprise that the city has been named one of the happiest places in the UK. With its massive variety of student houses, flats, student apartments and halls, however, choosing a place to live in Sheffield can be a little daunting. The important thing to remember is not to rush. Although it’s common in Sheffield for students to start looking for accommodation in November, there’s plenty to go around, and deciding who you want to live with isn’t a quick or easy choice.
If you’re part of a group, make sure ground rules are set down, and that everyone is happy with the property. If you fancy going it alone, the student properties available in Sheffield also contain a great range of self-contained flats, single person spots in larger blocks, and studio apartments.
Use our guide to help you decide where you want to live, then find your perfect student property from our extensive listings by using our accommodation search tool.
University Accommodation in Sheffield
In Sheffield, each corner of the city has a completely different atmosphere, and it’s important to make sure you make home in a part of the city that suits you. One of the main things you’ll want to pay attention to when choosing which area to live in is how close it is to your university. Some areas are mainly populated with Sheffield Hallam University accommodation and some with University of Sheffield accommodation. Others areas, like the city centre, have a mix of students from both universities.
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If you’re new to university, halls of residence is the most popular choice; student houses and flats are predominantly popular with returning students. Both accommodate all levels of students.
Properties on West Street and the Devonshire Green area are perfect if you want to be smack bang in the middle of Sheffield’s fantastic night-life. Although at the top of the student accommodation price range, the area offers flats that have fabulous bars and clubs directly downstairs.
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For students looking for Sheffield University student accommodation, Crookes is one of the most popular places. Although it may be up a fair few hills, the cheap prices and stunning views make up for all that legwork. Lower-key than central areas, the atmosphere is easy going and friendly. Walkley is also just down the road, which is perfect for people wishing to live in a more residential, less student-based area.
Down on the other side of the University, and in wonderfully close proximity, Broomhall and Broomhill are both also popular areas for Sheffield University accommodation. The pubs are brilliant, and if the Friery is already your second home, maybe Broomhill should be your first.
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Sheffield Hallam University Accommodation
Ecclesall road is a popular area for Sheffield Hallam University accommodation. It’s great for restaurants and bars, accompanied with convenient corner shops and supermarkets. It’s also a haven for independent shops and parks, and is extremely near to Sheffield Hallam University’s Collegiate campus.
If Ecclesall road isn’t for you, you may be interested in the Sharrow and Highfields area of the city for Sheffield Hallam University accommodation. Located south of the city centre, there’s a close-knit community feel and hundreds of places to grab a bite to eat on the walk in for a lecture if you didn’t make time for breakfast.
Shoreham Street, Bramall Lane, and London Road run parallel to each other and all offer affordable accommodation in quieter areas mixed with residents. London Road is bursting with Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants as well as shisha bars and pubs, making it a great place to settle down for a year or more.
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Classical and Quantum Physics
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Quantum mechanics is the last great conceptual hurdle for a physics graduate to overcome in an undergraduate degree, irrespective of any bias towards the theoretical or experimental aspects. Counter-intuitive concepts such as quantum tunnelling are the cornerstone of many technological advances in recent times and other quantum mechanical concepts form the physical basis of the universe. The ability to find counter-intuitive solutions to problems when necessary is one of the attributes that sets physicists apart.
On successful completion of this unit, you will provide evidence of:
1.Knowledge of the core concepts and postulates of quantum theory and its historical development.
2.Application of quantum theory to explain behaviour of quantum particles in simple quantum systems.
3.Analysis of the quantum theory of individual atoms and its link to energy level structures and spectroscopic observations.
4.Application of mathematical approaches in quantum mechanics to describe the electronic and properties of simple solids.
5.Advanced problem solving relating to classical mechanics.
The classical mechanics part of this unit will continue on from previous studies with more advanced topics, including Hamilton's equations of motion.
The quantum mechanics part of this unit consists of two main sections. The first module is a historical perspective of the development of modern quantum theory and starts by looking at why classical physics is unable to explain blackbody radiation, discrete emission spectra, and the photoelectric effect. From this platform, we then look at how these deficiencies led to counterintuitive concepts of wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle and the subsequent probabilistic nature of quantum physics. Since no quantity can be precisely determined, wavefunctions are introduced to allow physical properties of the system to be evaluated by performing measurement operations to reveal expectation values. An interesting property of measurement operators is that they do not always compute and the far reaching implications this has on a system's behaviour will be investigated. The first section concludes by considering Schroedinger's equation and how it can be used to fully describe the state of a quantum system by revealing the appropriate wavefunction.
Having established the fundamentals of modern quantum theory, we move to the second section which applies this knowledge to important physical systems. We will see that the quantum treatment of the infinite potential well is crucial in understanding the electronic and thermal properties of crystalline solids. Extending this by introducing the Pauli exclusion principle, the free electron behaviour of metals is revealed. We consider variants of the potential well problem and show how they lead to classic quantum effects such as quantum tunnelling which is the operating mechanism of many semiconductor devices. Another important system- the simple harmonic oscillator - is then analysed with our quantum theory and the ground state energy of the oscillator is determined at absolute zero. We then consider an imperfect simple harmonic oscillator and introduce first order stationary perturbation theory to correctly predict its behaviour. The last physical system in this section we analyse with quantum theory is the hydrogen atom and by introducing the concept of spin, we explain many of the features that are observed in the atom's emission and absorption spectrum.
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‘I literally don’t care’: Lee Westwood back in mix at The Open
England's Lee Westwood hits his shot from the 6th tee during the second round of the British Open Golf Championships. (Matt Dunham/AP)
Associated Press July 19, 2019, 11:49 AM
PORTRUSH, Ireland — Lee Westwood is back for another shot at erasing his "nearly man" tag in the majors.
This time at 46.
And this time with his girlfriend on the bag.
Westwood was tied for third at his 25th British Open and only a shot off the lead after a bogey-free, 4-under 67 in the second round on Friday took him to 7 under.
He’s been in this situation before in the biggest events in golf. So many times, in fact, that he will take a nonchalant approach to the weekend.
"I literally don’t care anymore," he said, standing with his hands on his hips.
It’s an attitude borne out of a decade of frustration and near misses at the majors. The most agonizing have come when the claret jug was in his sights.
At Muirfield in 2013, Westwood started the final round with a two-stroke lead and shot 4-over 75 to finish four behind Phil Mickelson. He three-putted the 72nd hole to miss out on a playoff at Turnberry in 2009. At the 2010 Masters, he led after 54 holes.
Westwood has 18 top-10 finishes in his 81 appearances in the majors, and nine in the top three.
Still no major, though. And that’s what he needs to cap a resume that includes rising to No. 1 in the world — he replaced Tiger Woods as the top-ranked player in 2010 — and winning the Ryder Cup seven times.
He’s high on the list of the best players to have never won a major.
"I just go out there and have fun," Westwood said, downplaying any expectations. "I’m 46 years old and still competing with these young lads. Won last year. There is no pressure on me."
He would be the second-oldest British Open champion after Old Tom Morris, who was 46 years, 3 months, 9 days when he lifted the claret jug in 1867. Westwood will be 46 years, 2 months, 28 days on Sunday.
What’s new this year for Westwood is the sight of girlfriend Helen on the bag for the first time at a major. A gym instructor, she took over as Westwood’s caddie on a permanent basis following his win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge last year.
Westwood said she "doesn’t know too much about golf" but knew a lot about how his mind works.
"There’s more to caddying," Westwood said, "than counting and getting the wind direction."
It means their conversations on the course range from what they are having for dinner later, to where they will go on vacation and, Westwood quipped, if there was a nail file in the bag.
"I enjoy doing it all myself, there’s no questions then," Westwood said. "Get the yardage, pull the club, get the wind. It’s all my responsibility. I’m 100% clear in my own mind what I’m doing."
Look where it has got him this week.
He has birdied the tough par-3 16th hole both times he has played it, and is 4 under for the last three holes — a closing stretch where many have struggled.
On Friday, he was bogey-free for only the second time in 86 career rounds at the British Open.
He’ll play alongside Tommy Fleetwood, another Englishman, in the next-to-last group on Saturday.
With his new care-free attitude, Westwood could yet get that elusive major just when many thought the chance had passed him by.
"It’s the attitude I’m going to go with," he said. "Let’s see how it works out."
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Drugs saga “drained the life”..
Drugs saga “drained the life” out of Dempsey
Former Essendon defender Courtenay Dempsey has revealed the emotional toll the drugs saga took on him.
Speaking on Afternoons before tomorrow night’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash, Dempsey – who retired at the end of 2016 – said the last few years of his career “drained the life” out of him.
“The four or five years of turmoil got to me and really took the enjoyment out of football,” he said.
“I wasn’t too distraught about not playing again but at the same time I was still trying the find the right balance.
“A lot of the guys are still going through it and the club is also still going through it in some respect. It was very difficult and I wasn’t even one of the suspended players.”
Dempsey will play an integral role in the pre-match ahead of the marquee clash on Saturday night, coaching one of the sides in the curtain rasier.
He also works extensively with The Long Walk, an annual community event that takes place before Dreamtime at the ‘G every year.
“It’s about solidarity and coming together as one.”
Click PLAY for Courtenay Dempsey’s full interview on Afternoons
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Cutty Sark fire: Security guards 'put their feet up' as blaze ravaged ship
The Cutty Sark, one of the world's most important maritime treasures, was almost destroyed because security guards had "put their feet up" while a fire ravaged through its decks.
By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent
3:29PM BST 30 Sep 2008
Police have disclosed that the fire on the 19th century clipper was caused by an industrial vacuum cleaner "inadvertently" left on over a weekend by renovation workers. It suffered £10 million worth of damage at its dry dock location in Greenwich, south-east London, in May last year.
The Metropolitan Police criticised two security guards at the site, who failed in their duty of carrying out a fire check because they had "put their feet up" for the night.
The fire was reported just before 5am on May 21 last year. An official police report found that on the night, the security guards were considering leaving work early and had actually written a false log up to 7am, which stated that "all is in order".
When interviewed by police they gave "vague and inconsistent accounts". They were immediately dismissed from the security firm, Munnelly Support Services.
Det Chf Insp Dave Garwood said: "Had they patrolled properly that night we believe the effects of the fire could have been prevented. They did not do the job they were paid to do."
Cutty Sark to be restored in time for London 2012 Olympics after devastating blaze
Detectives said the blaze started in the stern of the ship on the lower deck after an Italian-made Planet 200 industrial vacuum cleaner, which was being used to remove waste from the ship, overheated having been left running overnight.
The last person to use the machine on Friday night admitted that it was left on and nobody else remembered switching it off, police said.
Heerey, the construction management company in charge of the site, now faces a possible health and safety prosecution and being sued by Cutty Sark trustees.
Mr Garwood said: "The investigation has found no evidence that the ship was subjected to an arson attack. It is the view of the inquiry that the cause was accidental. Having considered all the information available, it is believed that the most likely cause of the fire was the failure of an industrial vacuum cleaner that had inadvertently been left switched on over the weekend of the 19-20 May 2007."
The detective said that they have contacted the health and safety executive citing concerns about the industrial vacuum cleaner.
It emerged that workers had left it on overnight before and that in October 2006 the machine had to be sent back for repair to its manufacturers over safety fears.
There were no also sprinklers on the ship and at the fiercest point of the fire, the inside temperatures reached 1,100 degrees centigrade.
The fire burned through each of the ship's three decks, destroying all the building work structures and tools onboard. The damage added £10 million to the cost of an ongoing conservation project, bringing the total to £35 million.
But the damage could have been far worse; much of the ship had already been removed from the site and renovation is now expected to be completed by early 2010.
Richard Doughty, chief executive of The Cutty Sark Trust, said the charity would "certainly be considering our position with our lawyers" following criticisms of contractors.
He said: "We came very close to losing the ship. I have to say if it had not been for the speed and response and determination of the fire service we would have lost Cutty Sark."
A spokesman for Balfour Beatty Management, parent company of Heery, said they would make no comment about the findings. Security firm, Munnelly Support Services, was unavailable to comment.
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Why technology could make climate change better - and worse
The UN has called on countries around the world to ramp up their use of clean energy to combat a looming climate change crisis Credit: Reuters
Natasha Bernal
Hasan Chowdhury
10 May 2019 • 7:38am
To avoid the worst ravages of climate change, the world must transform society and the economy on an "unprecedented scale", the UN has said.
Today, the University of Cambridge announced launching a new research lab to explore radical ways of fixing the Earth's climate.
The Centre For Climate Repair is being established in response to concerns that current efforts to tackle climate change by reducing emissions will not be enough to halt or reverse damage to the environment.
Refreezing the Earth's polar regions and removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere are among the bold ideas up for research.
Known as geoengineering, such theorised techniques could become a reality if scientists manage to figure out a way of implementing them. Many certainly hold promise, but how far can they really mitigate the impacts of global warming?
Carbon capture and storage
Experiments have shown it is possible to strip carbon dioxide directly from the emissions from power stations and pipe it underground for storage in a process known as carbon capture and storage (CCS).
There are currently 17 large-scale CCS facilities around the world and, together, they have been responsible for storing 250 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).
If the average global temperature temporarily exceeded 1.5C, additional carbon removal techniques would be required to return warming to below 1.5C by 2100, according to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
This would have to be done by energy companies, according to Oxford University professor Gideon Henderson. “The easiest way is by attaching CCS devices to the chimneys of power stations, where CO2 is being released. You can extract it, purify it and put it underground."
The downside to this is mostly psychological - “people don’t want it near their houses” - and the price, which would be a 50pc increase on the cost of energy, Henderson says.
Dr Qiong Cai, a senior lecturer at the University of Surrey says that carbon capture itself “is not enough”. “If we capture it, we still need to store it somewhere,” she says. She suggests converting carbon dioxide into something useful - to generate gas to heat homes, or to turn it into liquid fuel to power cars, for example.
The Government is currently developing new plans to help fund carbon capture projects in the same way it has helped support the roll out of renewable power projects, but it is not expected to reveal the new investment mechanism until next year.
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Catch pollution from the air
Another option to reduce air pollution is by so-called direct air capture, which is technology that can catch and remove pollution from the atmosphere. As Henderson explains, scientists would find and use a molecule that likes to consume CO2, absorbing it and liquifying it.
This could then be sold as fertiliser to farmers, or even used in drinks, he explained.
“We know how to do it in power stations, it’s harder to do in the atmosphere where CO2 is low.”
It's not obvious how the technology could be made commercially viable, he says.
Governments will need to set a price on carbon before greenhouse gas can be pursued. Swiss company Climeworks, which uses this technology, claims it costs $600 per tonne of CO2 today.
Harness the power of the sun
According to Ajay Gambhir, senior research fellow at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute for Climate Change, increasing energy demands will need to be powered by cost-effective, low-carbon technology.
In the power sector, silicon photovoltaic modules, which form the basis of solar panels, have been made cheaper by a surge in production from China, and increased efficiency in the technology means more of the sun’s energy can be captured.
It has meant emerging economies such as India have been able to deploy large-scale solar energy to meet their future targets set by the Paris Agreement.
Meanwhile wind energy has seen advances which would allow for less costly electricity generation, while energy storage offers a solution for periods when there is little wind blowing or sun shining.
“The kinds of cost reductions and efficiency improvements in those technologies have been quite simply stunning,” says Gambhir. “Over the last few years, they've changed the conversation about the economic viability of replacing fossil fuel technologies like coal and gas power stations with renewables.”
Similar cost reductions have been seen in the production of lithium ion batteries, which will power much of the automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles and are becoming increasingly common fixtures at power grids.
Questions have been raised about whether or not the UK’s electric grid can handle a mass market shift to electric vehicles, but a report from the National Grid last year suggested that additional peak demand from electric vehicles will be around 5GW, far less than the 30GW figure sometimes circulated.
“I think the concerns are overstated. It’s definitely a sensible to plan for what the electricity grid in the UK will look like if we have virtually every one driving an electric car in 2035 or 2040,” says Gambhir.
Innovative strategies are being thought up to alleviate any potential issues arising during peak demand hours.
Rush hours, for instance, can be managed through sequencing strategies to make sure people aren’t charging at the exact same time.
Companies like energy supplier Octopus Energy are experimenting with a tariff system that will offer customers cheaper prices to recharge the batteries of their vehicles during off-peak hours.
Get smart on transport
Now that electric cars are a commercial reality, scientists are proposing a plan to integrate them into a renewable energy map, which could dramatically improve energy efficiency and cut down on waste.
“When the cars are working we can charge them during the parking time, directly from renewable energy so they are taking part in the renewable energy storage,” Dr Cai says. This would not only make cars incredibly energy efficient - it would remove the need for unnecessary trips to charge or fuel vehicles and could be applied to commercial vehicles.
For now it’s just in the theory stage, and many large-scale studies would have to be performed to make sure that it works.
A project like this could feed into a Google initiative in the US, which has started estimating greenhouse gas emissions for individual cities so that they can better understand how they use electricity and transportation. The tech giant ran the test on five different cities in the US, and plans to roll it out elsewhere.
Unlike other strategies, solar radiation management doesn't aim to deal with CO2 directly. The goal is simply prevent some of the sun's rays from hitting Earth's surface.
One idea is to inject or spray tiny reflective particles into the stratosphere with balloons. Nature sometimes does something similar: Debris from the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines lowered the planet's average surface temperature for several years afterwards.
Scientists have also found ways to alter clouds that could help beat the heat. One is to brighten the white ocean clouds that reflect sunlight. Another would thin cirrus clouds, which unlike other types absorb more heat than they reflect.
However, even if it works, solar radiation management would do nothing to reduce atmospheric CO2, which is making oceans too acidic. There is also the danger of knock-on consequences, including changes in rainfall patterns, and what scientists call "termination shock" - a sudden warming if the system were to fail.
In the not-so distant future, academics and scientists hope to change the world through the development of extremely powerful computers that are able to make complex calculations in hours that would take normal computers billions of years to complete.
These “quantum” computers hold the promise of helping to find better materials for manufacturing and construction, and could eventually help improve and create medicines that help to treat the world’s worst diseases.
At the moment, the race to achieve an operational version of the technology is still ongoing, but the environmental implications could be dramatic. They could, for instance, help the necessary resources to provide enough food to solve world hunger, or find new sources of energy to replace fossil fuel.
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So will technology be enough? “We probably need some deep social and behavioural changes which are unlikely to be as feasible in the time scales of a decade or two where we really need to bend the emissions curve downwards,” says Gambhir.
“I do think we are seeing a big wave of green innovation happening, but it’s still not quite enough.”
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Theresa May: How this Government plans to protect children from devastating sex abuse
Telegraph Wonder Women Exclusive: Home Secretary Theresa May, host of the WeProtect summit in London this week, explains why we must all unite in the battle to eliminate online child sexual exploitation in Britain and all over the world
Home Secretary Theresa May is hosting a summit to tackle global child abuse
By Theresa May, Home Secretary
It is often the case that the most difficult issues are the hardest to confront. Yet confront them we must. Which is why today, in London, representatives from more than 50 countries have gathered with one particular aim: the elimination of online child sexual abuse.
Every day, in countries across the globe, children are subjected to this most appalling of crimes, a crime about which we don’t yet know the true scale and which we are still learning to deal with.
The impact of child sexual abuse - both online and offline - is devastating.
There are children out there who have suffered indescribable horrors. They grow into adults who carry the burden of abuse with them throughout their lives.
Advances in technology have brought us so much. Communicating across countries and time zones is now as simple as a click of the mouse, and information can be shared freely and easily.
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But the internet age has also created an opportunity for the heartless exploitation of children for profit and sexual gratification. Today there are millions of images and videos of child sexual abuse online.
It is now up to all of us to stand up and protect our children, both here in the UK and overseas.
Over the next two days the Prime Minister, David Cameron, and I will be hosting a global conference to galvanise support among the international community in the battle against online child sexual exploitation.
It is a fight we in the UK cannot win alone. An international commitment and a sophisticated response are imperative if we are to bring perpetrators to justice and protect their victims.
As part of our WeProtect summit, delegates from more than 50 countries will meet law enforcement agencies, technology companies and charities to work out how best to tackle this problem.
Here in the UK, we have robust legislation that gives police the powers they need to track down offenders. Last year, more than 1,300 individuals were sentenced for crimes involving indecent images of children in England and Wales - an eight per cent increase since 2010.
Technology firms are also working closely with us. Last year, the UK and US governments announced a new taskforce that collaborates with industry to identify technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges. In May this year, 48 companies came together to brainstorm new solutions and these are now being developed.
However, we know there is still more to do.
There's still more to do in tackling online child abuse
We need a technological response to tackle anonymous networks of criminals and we need to see more coordinated action to close the net on perpetrators.
As Home Secretary, I have launched an independent inquiry into child abuse in the UK. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the truth of the issue, to consider whether public bodies and non-state institutions have taken seriously their duty of care to children, and to learn lessons for the future.
This Government brought the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) into the National Crime Agency (NCA), so it has access to specialist officers who can assist on complex cases, including experts within the National Cyber Crime Unit and officers stationed in more than 40 countries.
What's more, in a significant step to increase the speed of investigations and reduce the duplication of work, this month the UK’s Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) was launched. It marks a watershed moment - bringing together all known child abuse images in the UK on a single, secure database. It is our ambition that next year every police force in England and Wales will be fully connected to this incredible resource.
We have a lot to learn from other countries, too.
Analysis of the Canadian and American systems were hugely helpful in the development of CAID and Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation image database (ICSE) also plays an important role.
The success of our summit depends on sharing knowledge and knocking down barriers.
We owe it to all those who have lost their childhood to sexual exploitation – and those still at risk – to do everything in our power to protect them and put an end to these most disturbing of crimes.
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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria In America's Water System
News Sep 29, 2016
A new analysis of 100 million Medicare records from U.S. adults aged 65 and older reveals rising healthcare costs for infections associated with opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens—disease-causing bacteria, such as Legionella—which can live inside drinking water distribution systems, including household and hospital water pipes.
A team led by researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and Tufts University School of Medicine found that between 1991 and 2006, more than 617,000 hospitalizations related to three common plumbing pathogens resulted in around $9 billion in Medicare payments—an average of $600 million a year. The costs may now exceed $2 billion for 80,000 cases per year, write the study authors. Antibiotic resistance, which can be exacerbated by aging public water infrastructure, was present in between one and two percent of hospitalizations and increased the cost per case by between 10 to 40 percent.
“Premise plumbing pathogens can be found in drinking water, showers, hot tubs, medical instruments, kitchens, swimming pools—almost any premise where people use public water. The observed upward trend in associated infections is likely to continue, and aging water distribution systems might soon be an additional reservoir of costly multidrug resistance,” said lead study author Elena Naumova, Ph.D., professor at the Friedman School and Director of the Initiative for the Forecasting and Modeling of Infectious Disease at Tufts University. “This is a clear call for deepened dialogue between researchers, government agencies, citizens, and policy makers, so that we can improve data sharing and find sustainable solutions to reduce the public health risks posed by these bacteria.”
The study was published online in the Journal of Public Health Policy on Sept. 12.
State and federal oversight has ensured generally safe and good quality public drinking water in the U.S. However, premise plumbing systems—the pipes and fixtures in homes and buildings that transport water after delivery by public water utilities—are largely unregulated, which can lead to inconsistent monitoring and reporting of potentially harmful deficiencies. This is highlighted by the ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan, where a water source change, aging pipes, and lack of corrosion control not only exposed thousands of children to elevated lead levels in drinking water, but is also thought to have triggered an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease that led to 10 deaths.
Opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens, such as the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease, Legionella pneumophila, can thrive in low-nutrient conditions and grow as biofilms on the inner surfaces of pipes. Biofilms allow these pathogens to resist disinfectants and environmental stressors, and aid in the spread of antibiotic resistance and virulent genes. As water distribution systems age, their susceptibility to contamination increases. However, few large-scale studies have examined the economic and public health burden of these bacteria.
To investigate, Naumova and her colleagues analyzed 100 million medical claims from 1991 through 2006 from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which provides exhaustive coverage of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older. The team focused on hospitalizations related to three opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens: Legionella pneumophila, Mycobacterium avium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause a range of serious respiratory, systemic, or localized infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly or immunocompromised individuals.
Based on clinical diagnostic codes, reported cases for all three infections totaled 617,291, with the majority due to pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas and related bacteria (560,504). Legionnaire’s disease and Mycobacteria infections accounted for 7,933 and 48,854 cases respectively. On average, each hospitalization represented $45,840 in Medicare charges and $14,920 in payments. Antibiotic resistance, recorded in a little fewer than two percent of cases, increased the average costs to $60,870 in Medicare charges and $16,690 in payments per case.
Over the past decade, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a substantial increase in incidence of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens, with Pseudomonas alone accounting for 51,000 hospitalizations per year with more than 6,000 multi-drug resistant infections in 2011. The annual costs for these pathogens may now exceed a total of $2 billion for more than 80,000 cases per year, as increased antibiotic resistance leads to greater hospital charges, longer lengths of stay, and increased risk of complications. Antibiotic resistance is likely underreported, and this number is a conservative estimate for the Medicare population based on the study findings and reported data on hospitalization costs per case, says Naumova.
“While public drinking water is safe, it is clearly more safe if you are healthy than if you have medical conditions that enhance your vulnerability to infections. The risk of becoming ill from drinking water is much less than the risk of becoming ill from food, but it is not zero,” said last author Jeffrey K. Griffiths, M.D., professor of public health and community medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Griffiths is also former chair of the Drinking Water Committee for the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board. “These infections can cause a lot of illness and cost us a lot of money, and targeted disinfection of premise piping could save us from these consequences.”
The authors caution that their data cannot draw conclusions about the percentage of infections directly caused by contaminated water. The link between aging water distribution systems and drug resistance is highly plausible, but has yet to be firmly established, say the authors. However, this study highlights the need for improved surveillance systems and targeted investigations of water-related outbreaks in order to determine the direct link between water contamination and drug-resistant infection.
A 2010 report from the national Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System, a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, urged serious attention to be paid to the growing proportion of outbreaks associated with premise plumbing deficiencies in public water systems. However, budgets for state and federal water regulators have decreased. In 2013, the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators reported that "federal officials had slashed drinking-water grants, 17 states had cut drinking-water budgets by more than a fifth, and 27 had cut spending on full-time employees," with "serious implications for states’ ability to protect public health.”
“The Flint Water Crisis revealed many unsolved social, environmental, and public health problems for US drinking water,” Naumova said. “Unfortunately, water testing for pathogens is not done routinely; furthermore, most water tests are not accessible, are too complicated, or are too costly. Well-controlled, experimental studies of the influence of microbial ecology, disinfectant type, pipe materials, and water age, on opportunistic pathogen occurrence and persistence are needed in order to establish their relationships to drug resistance.”
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More help wanted for fresh graduates
“Learning a new skill costs more than the $500 SkillsFuture budget we are allocated, and to support the transition into new industries, there needs to be more extensive subsidies, and the courses available should be more intensive.” – Mr Y.Y. Ling (above), 26
“The Government, with its SkillsFuture Credit, is doing a good job, but I am thinking of courses that help people cross that bridge from university to work, instead of just reaching out to people who are already in the workforce.” – Miss Esther Yeoh, 21
Singaporeans young and old tell The New Paper their wishes for Budget 2018
Cheow Sue-Ann
Sue-Ann Tan
By taking charge of his own learning, Mr Y.Y. Ling, 26, has had his fair share of challenges.
The film-maker said more can be done to support fledgling businesses and young people starting out in their careers.
Mr Ling said when he first became interested in the industry, the transition from graphic design to film-making was costly and not accessible.
"Learning a new skill costs more than the $500 SkillsFuture budget we are allocated, and to support the transition into new industries, there needs to be more extensive subsidies, and the courses available should be more intensive," he said.
"Most of us turn instead to seeking knowledge online or learning from our own experiences."
He said the process to access funds and support for small start-ups is so time-consuming and complicated that it could set such businesses back by months - time that they do not have.
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He said: "The processes are so complicated that there are start-ups dedicated to help other start-ups navigate the application for funding.Perhaps some money can go into working out systems and infrastructure for start-ups to tap in to."
Mr Ling circumvented the issue by seeking ways to independently fund his project - including the use of crowdfunding - but he added that should there be more support, start-ups will likely flourish even more.
Meanwhile, undergraduate Esther Yeoh, 21, is concerned about the job hunt she faces when she graduates.
Last year, it was reported that fresh graduates have been finding it harder to secure full-time employment in the last few years.
Miss Yeoh, who is studying English literature and European studies, hopes for more courses to help graduates bridge the ever-widening skills gap they face when they enter the workforce.
"The Government, with its SkillsFuture Credit, is doing a good job, but I am thinking of courses that help people cross that bridge from university to work, instead of just reaching out to people who are already in the workforce," she said.
These courses could teach skills such as photo editing, marketing, graphic design and communications in a way that is aimed at young graduates, she said.
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"Greater regulatory oversight" may be needed in the private-hire sphere, said Singapore University of Social Sciences economist Walter Theseira.
"There may be only one ride-hailing platform that will control virtually all ride-booking services and have unprecedented control over prices, where rides are available and who can work as a driver.
"It may not be necessary to regulate overnight, but the tools should be in place to monitor the market," he said.
Dr Theseira added that Singapore might invest in electric vehicles or autonomous vehicles, both of which will require new infrastructure if they are to be adopted by the masses.
Mr Benjamin Chiang, partner at Ernst & Young Advisory, said there should be more initiatives to enhance Singapore's digital literacy and mastery, with necessary systems in place to "build and maintain digital trust".
There is also a need to "nurture a vibrant ecosystem of private sector business for smart cities to thrive", he said, with possible approaches including encouraging funding for targeted innovative companies and enhancing the effectiveness of research and development incentives.
Associate Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, who is the deputy head for Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore, said 2018 will be the year of climate action in Singapore.
He said: "I foresee allocation of more research and development funds with a stronger commitment from the Government to transitioning to a low-carbon economy."
This can be achieved by improving energy efficiency and conservation, decarbonising electricity and fuels, and switching end-users to low- carbon supplies.
He said deep cuts in carbon emissions are needed to prevent adverse impact arising from climate change, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will have beneficial effects on public health.
- SUE-ANN TAN & CHEOW SUE-ANN
Budget 2018 wishlist: More training opportunities for elderly
More time at some road crossings please, says Mr Malcolm Chen. TNP PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
Mr Malcolm Chen is 72 years old, and his goal is to keep the wheels of learning turning.
This positive attitude to lifelong learning has translated into the retiree starting his own non-profit organisation, known as Ageless Bicyclists.
Under this banner, he has been teaching children with special needs to cycle.
However, he first had to learn to be a cycling coach, as well as understand how to deal with children who are differently abled.
"I think the Government can put more funds into training courses such as SkillsFuture so that people like me can constantly upgrade themselves," Mr Chen told The New Paper.
"The courses can be more specific as well - tailored to people in certain age groups. I know there are courses for mid-career professionals, and it would be nice to have some targeting say, the pioneer generation. "
In terms of healthcare, Mr Chen is happy with what the pioneer generation currently receives.
However, he hopes that more can be done in terms of transport infrastructure, especially in areas with a higher proportion of elderly residents.
"They should do away with the button that you have to press to get the traffic lights to turn green. Instead, they can just let the lights turn green at regular intervals.
"Sometimes, older people like me forget to press the button and we stand there waiting for the lights to turn green," he said.
Mr Chen also felt that the traffic light duration for people to cross the road should be longer in areas where more senior citizens live.
"Sometimes, the road can be so long and the duration of the green light doesn't give me enough time to cross," he added.
Currently, the elderly and people with disabilities can get more time to cross the road, but they have to first tap their cards on the card reader on the traffic light pole.
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4 ‘MUST’ movies that should be on the list of every ‘Rom-com’ lover
Jasdeep Kaur Chandi
Everyone of us must have watched atleast one romantic comedy movie in our life. That is a very obvious fact. Some people like them. Some people hate them. For me, well, I am a ‘Rom-com’ fan. Give me any rom-com movie, I will watch it. That is another story if I will like it or not. But what I believe is that there are some movies , whatever their genre maybe, they somehow touch your heart. And you could even watch it multiple times. Not like the ‘one-time’ watch. I can say it for sure that everyone has these kind of movies in their watch-list.
So here I have a list of some movies belonging to the romantic comedy genre, that I believe, every rom-com fan should have on their watch-list. And if you are not a ‘rom-com’ fan, atleast give them a try once in your life. So far the movies of this genre that I have watched rarely crossed the 7 rating from IMDB, but still they did quite well on box office. If you go online and search for the romantic comedy movies, I assure you, the movies that are listed here will definitely be on the top-lists of every site you will go through.
This movie was released in 2010 and directed by Anand Tucker. The American actress Amy Adams and English actor Matthew William Goode have starred in this movie. The plot of this movie revolves around an Ireland tradition, where a girl can propose a boy on leap day, supposedly holding that boy can’t refuse the girl on this particular day. With Irish accent Matthew has certainly won many hearts. Another capturing feature of this movie is the landscape. You would love it.
Starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler, this movie was released by Columbia Pictures in 2009. The plot of this movie revolves around the bittersweet fights between a girl believing in true love and a guy who is cynical about relationships. This movie has very funny moments and scenes which would certainly make you laugh out loud. Butler’s crooked smile and Heigl’s charming personality has made this movie one of the best rom-com movies so far.
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
A girl who is half-dead. A guy who is a widower. Heroine’s spirit and Hero forms a special bond and ultimately the hero falls in love with the spirit. This movie was released in 2005 and directed by Mark Waters. Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo are the leads of this movie. Unusual storyline is the scoring feature of this movie.
HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS
This movie was released in 2003, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey and directed by Donald Petrie. The plot of this movie revolves around a writer who is also known as the ‘How to..’ girl whose new project is ‘How to lose a guy in 10 days’ and a guy who has make a bet to make any girl fall in love with him in 10 days. So the ’10 days’ are the crucial points of this storyline.
Just give these movies a try, you will not be dissappointed.
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The Dapper But Sexually Repressed Justice League
By Rob Bricken January 11, 2008 Comics, Toys 0 Comment
Have you read the excellent Batman Elseworlds graphic novel Gotham By Gaslight? The one about Batman fighting Jack the Ripper in the 1880s, done by Mike Mignola and Brian Augustyn? No? Doesn’t matter.
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Racism and Discrimination
Conservatives’ Freakout Over the 1619 Project Reveals Their Fear of America’s Actual Past
It turns out conservatives love history—unless it’s true.
By Jeet Heer
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
I was deep into middle age before I discovered that everything I thought I knew about George Washington’s teeth was balderdash. As a child I had picked up the piquant lore that Washington had wooden teeth, a historical tidbit strange enough to lodge itself in my mind. But a few years ago, I came across the fact that Washington’s dentures were made out of ivory and human teeth. And who supplied those teeth? This is subject to some historical debate, but we do have an accounting book recording Washington’s household paying for teeth from enslaved persons. These were purchased teeth from purchased persons, a not uncommon if gruesome practice in Washington’s lifetime. The reasonable conclusion is that when the first American president flashed his choppers, he was showing off a smile that once belonged in an enslaved individual’s mouth. Or, if Washington didn’t wear the teeth of the enslaved himself, someone in his family almost certainly did.
American history is like that, once you start studying it in a serious way. Slavery and its heirs, Jim Crow segregation and racism, are to be found in every nook and cranny of the American experience. The tidal force of slavery and racism pushed along not just epic events like the Civil War or the struggle for civil rights but were felt in more hidden places, in the architecture of the White House that was built by enslaved people, in the endowments of venerable universities that received their seed money from the slave trade, and perhaps in the very teeth of the man still worshipped as the father of his country.
America as we know it has its origins in settler colonialism, a house built on a foundation of two great crimes, the ethnic cleansing of natives and the transatlantic slave trade. These were the building blocks of the racial hierarchy that still oppresses the nation.
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Over the weekend, The New York Times launched a series called the 1619 Project, to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans into the Jamestown colony, an event that was foundational not just for black America but the country as a whole. As Times editor Mara Gay wrote, “In the days and weeks to come, we will publish essays demonstrating that nearly everything that has made America exceptional grew out of slavery.”
These words, and the first batch of essays, provoked many prominent right-wingers to go berserk. Newt Gingrich could barely contain his rage on Twitter as he quoted Gay. “This is simply a LIE,” Gingrich barked. “Pravda was never more dishonest than this effort to write a ‘left history.’” Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute tweeted in a like manner, “Writing about history is great, but a project intended to delegitimize mankind’s grandest experiment in human liberty & self-governance is divisive, yes.” Daily Signal contributor Jarrett Stepman wrote that the goal of the series is “to delegitimize American ideas and place race and slavery at the heart of literally everything this country is about (including things like healthcare). Racism and slavery were there at the time of the founding, but they aren’t what the country was founded on.”
This collective meltdown is puzzling. Anyone who takes the trouble to sit down and read the essays in the 1619 Project will be struck by the fact that they are very sober, thoroughly grounded in the most recent mainstream scholarship, and also surprisingly and fiercely patriotic. By placing the black experience at the center of the American story, the series doesn’t debunk the nation’s ideals of freedom, showing them to be pure claptrap. Rather, focusing on the struggles of those who were denied freedom dramatizes the story of how those ideals came to acquire a measure of reality.
The beautiful opening essay by Nikole Hannah-Jones makes clear that the 1619 Project is offering a redemption tale: “The United States is a nation founded on both an ideal and a lie,” Hannah-Jones writes.
Our Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, proclaims that “all men are created equal” and “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” But the white men who drafted those words did not believe them to be true for the hundreds of thousands of black people in their midst. “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” did not apply to fully one-fifth of the country. Yet despite being violently denied the freedom and justice promised to all, black Americans believed fervently in the American creed. Through centuries of black resistance and protest, we have helped the country live up to its founding ideals. And not only for ourselves—black rights struggles paved the way for every other rights struggle, including women’s and gay rights, immigrant and disability rights.
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One would have to be either willfully obtuse or committed to denying the reality of the black American experience to see this as a story that delegitimizes America. It is quite obviously the tale of how America was made to live up to its promise.
Nor is there anything particularly leftist or radical about this story. In fact, it is easy to imagine a critique of the 1619 Project from a variety of radical positions such as internationalism, black nationalism, and Marxism. The horizon of the 1619 Project is steadfastly and narrowly national, so it gives short shrift to the fact that the slave trade was international, that slavery was practiced in the Americas before 1619, that many other settler-colonial nations have created racial hierarchies similar to the United States, and that the United States itself provided the template for many of these other nations (notably apartheid-era South Africa).
But whatever radical critiques can be made of the 1619 Project, it remains true that the conservative meltdown is deeply shameful. It’s also a betrayal of basic conservative principles. There’s no reason why the lessons from the history of slavery and racism should be partisan.
Conservatives, of all people, should be aware of the power of the past in shaping contemporary reality and of the need to make a reckoning with history. Edmund Burke gave the essence of the conservative creed in his famous polemic against the French Revolution, where he spoke of society as “a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.”
If we take Burke’s words to heart, then the stories told in the 1619 Project are deeply relevant to the present. We’re in partnership with the past, including those in the past who were immeasurably wronged, and part of our debt to them is paid by remembering their stories. It’s a strange conservatism that wants to wave away history.
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Fortunately, not all on the right are so quick to bury their heads, ostrich-fashion, in the sand. Two libertarians at the Cato Institute, Jonathan Blanks and Matthew Feeney, both wrote thoughtful posts that grappled with the lessons of the series.
The most profound soul-searching on the right came from Philip Klein, executive editor of The Washington Examiner. While critical of a few parts of the series, he acknowledged its power and importance. More intriguingly, he notes the tension between the history recorded and his own preferred politics of limited government. “On one level, to this day, any arguments about states’ rights are inevitably tainted by their association with arguments made in support of Southerners who perpetuated slavery and then an elaborate system of racial oppression,” Klein writes.
Klein’s words are welcome, but they perhaps also point to why figures like Newt Gingrich prefer knee-jerk condemnation to engagement with the arguments in The 1619 Project. It could simply be that any candid acceptance of the true history of America would force conservatives to acknowledge the flaws and failures of some of their most cherished ideas.
Jeet HeerJeet Heer is a national affairs correspondent at The Nation and the author of In Love with Art: Francoise Mouly’s Adventures in Comics with Art Spiegelman (2013) and Sweet Lechery: Reviews, Essays and Profiles (2014).
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The PSI, the pharmacy regulator, is a data controller in relation to the personal information that we hold about registrants, patients, our employees and other parties. We use personal information to enable us to meet our responsibilities in the public interest as the regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland. All personal information provided to the PSI is treated in the strictest of confidence, maintained securely and treated in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Pharmacy Act 2007.
Our Data Protection Statement provides details about how the PSI adheres to Data Protection legislation and the GDPR in regard to personal and sensitive personal information.
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted by email at dataprotection@psi.ie or by post to the Data Protection Officer, PSI House, 15-19 Fenian St, Dublin 2, D02 TD72, or by phone on (0)1 2184000.
What is the difference between Data Protection and Freedom of Information?
Data Protection legislation provides similar rights of access as the Freedom of Information Act, the main difference being that the data protection legislation, and GDPR, does not apply to records of deceased persons.
There are exemptions provided for in legislation. This means that there are specific circumstances when the requested information will not be released. If any of these exemptions are used to withhold information, the reasons will be clearly explained to you.
GDPR has enhanced an individual’s right to access information held about them by a data controller (the PSI), to understand how their data is being used, and to seek to correct or erase the data held. The PSI’s Data Protection Statement provides a lot of information about how we treat personal data held by us.
You may use either Freedom of Information legislation or Data Protection legislation to access personal information held by public bodies, but access under the Data Protection legislation applies only to your own personal information. To make a request to the PSI under Data Protection legislation, please complete a Subject Access Request Form, and send it in writing by email or post to:
PSI –The Pharmacy Regulator, PSI House, 15-19 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 TD72 Ireland.
or e-mail: dataprotection@psi.ie.
Please ensure that you describe the records you seek in detail so that we can identify the relevant records. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights). There is no cost for making a request. Requests must be responded to within one month.
Our Data Protection Statement gives further details about your data rights, the types of information the PSI holds, our retention policy, and how we work in compliance with the relevant Data Protection legislation and the GDPR.
Additional information is also available from the Data Protection Commission, which is responsible for upholding the rights of individuals under Data Protection legislation.
While the PSI previously made available Guidance on Data Protection for Pharmacists, that guidance is no longer relevant under the GDPR and Data Protection legislation, and has been removed from our website. The website of the Data Protection Commission and GDPRandYou should be consulted in regard to the enhanced responsibilities of organisations/businesses in relation to personal data held by them. The PSI cannot give advice to others on data protection.
The PSI operates a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system in its premises which captures and stores personal information. This information will be used only for the purposes outlined in our CCTV Policy.
Related information is available about our commitment to privacy on this website and our Cookies Policy under Terms of Use.
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Cramer Says Don't Be So Negative on Tesla, Apple
Jim Cramer and Jay Leno agree Americans should try to be more positive when it comes to politics, corporate success and even the financial markets.
Valerie Young
Jun 14, 2016 4:23 PM EDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer and former late night talk show host Jay Leno agree: Whether it's American's negative view of politics, corporate success, or the financial markets -- pessimism isn't a good thing.
"I'm just urging people to be less pessimistic, within the context of being skeptical," Cramer, TheStreet's founder and manager of the Action Alerts PLUS portfolio said in an interview. "It's OK to be skeptical, but pessimism has not made you a lot of money in this market and that's really important, that's a really important concept."
In an interview with Leno on CNBC's Squawk on the Street Tuesday, Cramer and his co-host Carl Quintanilla, questioned why Americans seem cynical about American companies like electric vehicle maker Tesla(TSLA) - Get Report and iPhone manufacturer Apple(AAPL) - Get Report , who seem to be creating interesting products and changing how we live our daily lives.
"I don't quite understand why we don't celebrate entrepreneurship and success more in this country," Leno said. "I'm very optimistic. I'm one of those people who believe that engineers will save the world."
Leno, who has a love for cars and owns a Tesla Model S P90D, will be hosting a show on CNBC called "Jay's Leno's Garage." He said he is impressed with innovations. For example, "Los Angeles has millions of more cars than it did in 1972 with a tenth of the smog," but he understands improvements are still needed for better car emissions.
"We're becoming like the British now. We like noble failures more than we reward success," he said, comparing the Tesla maker to other American inventors. "I think Elon Musk is the Thomas Edison or the Henry Ford."
While most people believe cars depreciate as soon as they are driven off the lot, Leno highlighted that cars that are technically interesting, fun to drive, and are no longer in production will go up in value like certain models of Ferrari or McLaren.
Leno hosted "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" until 2014, during the time when presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were put through scrutiny as they ran for office. He and Cramer agree that politics in the 2016 presidential election have become too negative.
"It's so ugly now," Leno said. "I'm kind of glad I'm not on, because I feel like every time I do a joke about Trump maybe I'm somehow promoting him."
Cramer said Leno's optimism "dove tailed" with his view of the financial markets, which is not that the markets "won't go down," but that investors should stay positive.
Cramer highlighted examples of Union Pacific Railroad(UNP) - Get Report , which was trading around $83 and looked like it may go as low as $75, but almost reached $89 Tuesday, as well as other companies investors predicted would "go under" like Chesapeake Energy(CHK) - Get Report , Southwestern Energy (SWN) - Get Report and Cliffs Natural Resources(CLF) - Get Report . Each have seen some positives from their lowest lows.
"Maybe Jay was right about some things," Cramer said. "He came with a very optimistic, but also sad view. He urges us to be a little more optimistic." Investors should pay attention.
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Dennis could be among returnees against Mariners
Louis Dennis and Conor Wilkinson could return for Grimsby Town clash
By Nat Goodlad
Louis Dennis appearring against Scunthorpe United earlier this season. Picture: Simon O'Connor
Louis Dennis and Conor Wilkinson could return for Leyton Orient tomorrow when they take on Grimsby Town, according to Ross Embleton.
Dennis has been on the sidelines for a number of weeks now, while Wilkinson dropped out of the squad against Cambridge United back in December just minutes before kick off due to a leg problem.
Head coach Ross Embleton said: “We’ve had a good period without a game so people like Louis Dennis who have come back into the squad of late have had more time to get sharper and up to scratch.
“Conor Wilkinson has had very much the same, he’s had a lot more time out on the training pitch, he’s been involved with the group a lot more, so I’m expecting them to be very close for the weekend.”
The game looks to have come too soon for Joe Widdowson, though, despite some improvement in his condition.
Embleton said: “Joe Widdowson is not quite where we want him to be at the moment, albeit there are positive signs for him and we hope to see him back very soon.
“Outside of that, Dean Brill we know is going to be out for a long time, Jobi McAnuff, Sam Ling are going to be out for an extended period of time.
“The ones we felt are going to be close are those three and we’re making strides with them and we’ll see how well and how far we get as we get closer to the weekend.”
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Jan Banks
CSW; CTA (Certified Transactional Analyst); UKCP Registered Humanistic Psychotherapist.
Jan was a social worker and now has a psychotherapy practice. She works with children and adults, including some clients who are adoptees and vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities. She was a partner for many years of ‘Consultants in Social Work’ in which she developed courses for parents of adopted children and foster carers that considered ways to help traumatised and troubled children at home and at school. Jan also developed courses and provided training focusing on issues including loss and bereavement, therapeutic approaches to challenging behaviours and counselling across a range of client groups.
Julia Bird
MSc Gestalt Psychotherapy GPTI; BEd (Hons); Cert and Dip in Counselling; UKCP registered.
Julia is a founding director of Thrive whose passion is understanding how training teachers in emotional development impacts on the behaviour and learning of children and young people. A former teacher, LEA and OFSTED inspector, her experience includes working with LEAs and schools to help them understand how children develop emotionally and socially. She has supported adults in schools and other organisations using Thrive, to trial the materials and to amend them based on information gained directly from users.
Julia was also a psychotherapist who worked with adults, children and young people, and is the co-author of ‘Promoting the Emotional Health and Well-being in Secure Units’ and ‘Promoting Emotional and Social Development in Schools’, as well as the co- creator of various resources addressing emotional health, inclusion, behaviour and the curriculum.
Lynne Gerlach
M.Sc. Integrative Psychotherapy; Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Metanoia); Integrative Psychotherapy; B.Ed (Hons); MBACP; Accredited team member for OFSTED Inspection of schools.
Lynne has been trained by Cruse in bereavement counselling, by the Terrence Higgins Trust in counselling for HIV/AIDS and by BACUP for counselling for cancer. She was a teacher, advisor and LEA inspector in education; a UK ‘expert’ on citizenship to the Council of Europe and a consultant evaluator for DfEE projects on truancy and disaffection. Lynne has been a consultant associate of the International School Effectiveness and Improvement Centre (ISEIC) Institute of Education, University of London and the Centre for Education Leadership and School Improvement (CELSI). She is a partner in Sowelu Associates and co-director of the UK’s first MA degree in ‘Emotional Literacy for Children’. She was co-director of the MA Integrative Psychotherapy at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) from 2007-2009 and also contributes to the training of child pyschotherapists.
Lynne has published a number of articles and contributed to books on topics including the promotion of emotional and social development in schools, human rights education, anti-racist/anti- discriminatory practice and working with marginalised and disenfranchised groups.
Roe Lovelock
BA (Hons); CQSW; AASW; APT; MA Social Work Education and Training.
Roe tutors and practice teaches social work students who are studying for their Diploma in Social Work at Brunel, Kingston and Royal Holloway Universities. In conjunction with Jan Banks, as ‘Consultants in Social Work’, she has developed courses for parents of adopted children and foster carers that consider ways of helping traumatised and troubled children at home and in school. Roe has also developed other courses and provided training focused on issues such as loss and bereavement, therapeutic approaches to challenging behaviours and counselling across a range of client groups.
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Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage name GZA ([ˈdʒɪzʌ]), is an American hip hop artist best known as a founding member of seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan and for his inclusion on their group albums, his groupmates' solo releases and a successful solo career.
Born in Staten Island, Grice developed an interest in hip-hop by attending block parties as a child in the late '70's. He formed a three-man group with his cousins, who would later be known as RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard. The group, All in Together Now, saw the three rapping and DJing, switching off names and performing local shows; since they lived in different boroughs, RZA and Dirty would travel out to Staten Island to meet up with their cousin, after which the three would travel across NYC and challenge other MCs to battles. After some years of this, GZA was signed to Cold Chillin' Records as a solo artist under the name The Genius. He put together an album called Words from the Genius, produced mostly by Easy Mo Bee, but after it failed to sell--and his rocky experience on tour--Grice became fed up and asked for release from the label[1].
After joining the Wu-Tang Clan, a group of nine which included himself, RZA and ODB, GZA boasted some high-profile appearances on the group's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, including a solo track, "Clan in da Front." This was followed up in 1995 with GZA's sophomore solo effort, Liquid Swords, produced entirely by RZA; the album was met with critical and commercial acclaim, and is still considered one of the best albums to come out of the Wu-Tang camp[2]; in 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums of all time.
After appearing on the Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever, GZA released Beneath the Surface in 1999. Reviews were mostly positive, though it failed to live up to Liquid Swords' acclaim or commercial success. Like the sophomore projects of many Clan members, critics decried the album's lack of RZA production, claiming the underground producers and Wu-Elements used did not live up to the producer's skill level. Grice put in appearances on The W, Iron Flag and some of his group members' solo projects, but did not release another of his own until 2002 with Legend of the Liquid Sword. The album was received well by critics, but did not achieve commercial success, failing to go gold as his previous release had. GZA spent 2004 touring, both solo and with the Clan, and made an appearance with RZA in Jim Jarmusch's film Coffee & Cigarettes, opposite Bill Murray.
In 2005, GZA and DJ Muggs (the producer for Cypress Hill) released the LP Grandmasters. Muggs provided all the beats for the album, which saw GZA using chess as a metaphor for the rap game,[3]. The album received very positive reviews[4] and modest commercial success. He then partook in the recording of groupmate Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, originally stating that he was heavily featured along with Inspectah Deck, though he was later unsure about his status on the project[5].
2007 saw GZA teaming up with his Wu-Tang Clan to record the group album 8 Diagrams, and in the ensuing controversy, defended both Raekwon and Ghostface Killah's rights to speak their mind, and RZA's production job on the album.[6] In the summer of 2008, he released the album Pro Tools which featured production from Black Milk and past collaborators Jay "Waxxx" Garfield, RZA, Mathematics and True Master. GZA also stated his wish to record another full album with RZA[7].
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Aubrey v The Queen [2017] HCA 18: HIV, Recklessness and Grievous Bodily Harm
Wednesday 10 May 2017 @ 11.36 a.m. | Crime | Judiciary, Legal Profession & Procedure | Legal Research
In Michael Aubrey v The Queen [2017] HCA 18 handed down today, 10 May 2017, the High Court of Australia dismissed an appeal from a decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW (see Aubrey v R [2015] NSWCCA 323 (18 December 2015)).
In its decision, the majority of the High Court has held that causing a complainant to contract the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) could constitute the infliction of grievous bodily harm contrary to Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 35(1)(b) (as that provision was in 2004).
Further, the High Court has also found that recklessness, within the now repealed definition of "maliciously" in the Crimes Ac 1900 (NSW) section 5, was established by proving an accused's foresight of the possibility, rather than the probability, of the risk in question materialising.
Where the appellant had engaged in unprotected sex with the complainant in the period between January and July 2004 and the appellant had been diagnosed as/and knew that he was, HIV positive - the appellant was charged with one count of maliciously causing the complainant to contract a grievous bodily disease with the intent of causing the complainant to contract that grievous bodily disease (Count 1) and, in the alternative, one count of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm upon the complainant (Count 2).
Initial Proceedings
In March 2012, the appellant moved for an order from the District Court of NSW that Count 2 be quashed. Justice Sorby in the District Court stayed the proceedings in relation to Count 2 on the basis of “uncertainty” as to whether causing another person to contract a serious disease constituted the infliction of grievous bodily harm contrary to Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 35(1)(b).
First Appeal - Court of Criminal Appeal
On appeal, the Crown the Court of Criminal Appeal dissolved the stay imposed by Justice Sorby, holding that the word "inflicts" should not be given a limited and technical meaning.
Trial in the District Court
At the appellant’s subsequent trial in the District Court, the appellant did concede that he had known that there was a real possibility that he could infect the complainant by having unprotected sexual intercourse with him. As a result the appellant was acquitted of Count 1 but convicted of Count 2.
Second Appeal - Court of Criminal Appeal
The appellant unsuccessfully appealed against his conviction to the Court of Criminal Appeal NSW on grounds which included that Count 2 disclosed no offence known to law and that the trial judge erred in directing the jury that the element of malice was satisfied.
Appeal to the High Court
The grounds of appeal to the High Court were:
The Court of Criminal Appeal of New South Wales erred in holding that the offence of which the appellant was convicted was available in law, notwithstanding the decision in R v Clarence (1888) 22 QBD 23 and the subsequent NSW legislative amendments, in that the Court held that the offence of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm, as required by Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 35(1)(b) as it stood in 2004, did not require an act by the accused that directly resulted in force being applied violently to the body of the victim; and
The Court of Criminal Appeal erred in finding that the mental state of recklessness, provided for by Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 5, did not require a foresight of the probability of harm in accordance with this Court’s holding in The Queen v Crabbe (1985) 156 CLR 464, but instead was satisfied by the mere foresight of the possibility of harm.
The High Court in a majority decision held that the meaning of "inflicts" in Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 35, does not require the infliction of force productive of immediate physical injury, but rather extends to the communication of disease or infection.
The High Court also held that “recklessness” in the context of section 35 does not require an accused to have foresight of the probability that certain consequences will eventuate; foresight of the possibility of such consequences is sufficient.
As a result of these findings, the appeal was dismissed.
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Aubrey v The Queen [2017] HCA 18 (10 May 2017) case and High Court summaries and supporting information.
Aubrey v R [2015] NSWCCA 323 (18 December 2015)
Zaburoni v R [2016] HCA 12: Intent to Transmit HIV
Reeves v R [2013] HCA 57: Female Genital Mutilation and Grievous Bodily Harm
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Destinations Mexico and Caribbean Virgin Islands (British)
The Best Things To See And Do On The British Virgin Islands
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The British Virgin Islands really are an open invitation to explore. With more than 60 islands spanning approximately 60 square miles, a truly endless combination of adventures awaits. The island chain, a territory of the United Kingdom, is really only English in name. What remains is a melange of cultures, from European to African to indigenous tribes. Its variety is evident in every part of the experience, from the jade-colored peaks that plunge into crystal-clear water to powder-soft beaches, endless diving, luxury hotels, and cuisine whose flavors flow from fresh-off-the-grill seafood and succulent pork.
And while the islands were battered and bruised bu hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the majority of them are open for business. I was able to experience the British Virgin Islands as part of a media trip hosted by the tourism board, who brought journalists to the region to showcase how well the islands have rebounded from the hurricanes.
Whether exploring the British Virgin Islands by land or by sea, you’re in for a surprise when experiencing this gorgeous and tranquil part of the Caribbean. Here are the best things to see and do on the British Virgin Islands.
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Get On The Water
If you’ve got a territory of islands, there’s only one way to get around: Get out on the water. The British Virgin Islands are, without a doubt, the boating capital of the Caribbean. From water taxis and simple dinghy boats to full-blown luxury yacht charters, there’s no end to the aquatic possibilities that await in the British Virgin Islands.
If you’re going to splurge on a catamaran or yacht, you’ll be spoiled for choice in the British Virgin Islands. Dream Yacht Charters is just one, but they are an excellent option for getting out to sea in the BVI. The company’s fleet in the BVI consists of 59 catamarans and 19 monohulls. With this fleet, you can choose a bareboat (for experienced sailors), rent by the cabin (a more affordable option), or hire an entire crewed yacht charter (if you’re looking to really go all out).
To rent by the cabin, it's typically around $3,000 per couple. For a full boat charter for up to eight guests for less than a week, prices start near $7,500. For a full week, expect to spend upward of $9,700.
Hop The Islands
While you’re on the water, you’ll want to have a destination in mind. As mentioned, the BVI has more than 60 islands to explore, but the four main islands are great places to start. Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada each have their own spirit and personality -- and different reasons to visit that make them special. But beyond that, there are much smaller islands that are ready and waiting for visitors to anchor at and explore, giving people that private-island experience minus the price tag.
Tortola hums within its charming towns, which are scattered all across the island. Tucked in the nooks and crannies of each moss-colored peak you'll find plenty of places to play. From great dive shops and restaurants to bustling Road Town and West Indian settlements, the heart of the action in the BVI begins on Tortola. In fact, more than 80 percent of the BVI's citizens live and work on this island.
Scooting over to Virgin Gorda, this is the spot to really drink in the natural beauty of the BVI, from the granite megaliths at The Baths to pristine beaches and a perfect lack of overdevelopment.
With only four square miles of land, Jost Van Dyke packs quite the punch. Picture teal-colored water that rings sparkling white beaches, undeveloped, rolling green hills, barefoot beach restaurants, quaint guest houses, and not much more.
Lastly, there's Anegada, the fringe island that's a bit tougher to get to but entirely worth the trip. Twelve miles away from the other islands, it's about a three-hour boat trip to Anegada, but the visuals will stay with you forever. The island is completely flat, which is a contrast from its sisters. But what awaits are pink flamingos, stunningly blue water, and a sprinkling of restaurants that are the definition of laid back.
Explore The Baths
Even if you know nothing else about the British Virgin Islands, chances are you've at least heard of The Baths. This is the most iconic natural wonder of the destination. What is it, exactly? It's a collection of monoliths clustered along the coast that mark a national park. The boulders are volcanic remnants from more than 70 million years ago, and their arrangement has left behind a series of secret caves and enchanting grottoes that fill with water. Not only is this a prime place for snorkeling and swimming, but there is a trail that leads through the caves to a beautiful stretch of pristine beach named Devil's Bay. Despite the name, it feels more heavenly than anything else.
Bear in mind that the best time of day to visit The Baths is in the evening. When we say it's the most popular attraction in the BVI, we mean it. So rather than slog your way through hordes of cruise ship passengers, plan your visit for the late afternoon or early evening after the cruise ships have left. You won't get the perks of the beachside snack shack (which closes early), but there's a restaurant outside the park called The Top of the Baths, which has incomparably better views.
To say the British Virgin Islands has a lot of beaches is an understatement. Not only are the islands replete with coastline, but they have some of the very best beaches in the world. You could spend a lifetime cruising the secret inlets and coves in the BVI and still might not see it all. But a good place to start is definitely White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.
Pulling into White Bay is truly pulling up to the gates of heaven, if heaven consists of highlighter-blue water and picture-perfect white sand. Add to that a small selection of thatch-roofed restaurants slinging seriously fresh fish, and you’ll see why this beach is one of the Caribbean’s best.
On Virgin Gorda you'll find Savannah Bay Beach to be one of the best. It has more than a mile of white sand, perfect for strolling, and plenty of palm trees under which to hide from the sun and curl up with a good book.
The only other island with beaches as uninterrupted as this is Anegada.
Get Under The Waves
Divers will be delighted when they head beneath the water's surface surrounding the British Virgin Islands. Be prepared to feast your eyes on sunken shipwrecks and beautiful reefs through crystal clear water. Most of the dive operators are on Tortola, but there are plenty on Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. The most famous dive site off Tortola is the sunken RMS Rhone shipwreck, which is off the coast of nearby Salt Island. If you're new to diving, there is plenty of opportunity for beginners, especially around the gentle reefs of Scrub Island, Pelican Island, and Deadchest Island, so says PADI. Regardless, wildlife abounds, particularly among the shipwrecks, which sees barracuda, yellowtail lobster, snappers, and even nurse and reef sharks.
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Sleep In Luxury
From dreamy guest houses to high-end villa rentals, the BVI has some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Some resorts are still in the process of renovating and reopening following the devastation of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, but most have reopened and are showing off flashy new amenities. One of the best to know is Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, which sits on a 230-acre private island at the east end of Tortola. The resort has 52 guest accommodations as well as villas, plus a spa, restaurants, two beaches, and a 55-slip marina.
There’s also Necker Island -- the private island getaway owned by Sir Richard Branson. This private island paradise was nearly destroyed during the hurricanes, and while they are still in the process of rebuilding certain parts of the island, it is very much open for business (to those who can afford it -- the island is open primarily for buyouts).
If you do decide to take the plunge, what you'll be greeted with is luxury like you've never imagined before. Designed to look like a Balinese paradise, the hand-carved, artisanal buildings, gorgeous artwork, amenities, food, linens, and more are among the best in the world. The Great House expanded from nine to 11 rooms following the renovations, and they are rebuilding the famous Bali High complex with a new extended pool. What's more, the island is committed to sustainability and has introduced three new wind turbines this year, which allows operations to run off of 80 percent renewed energy. And if you’ve heard the rumors about the island being home to a family of lemurs, I can confirm that is 100 percent true.
While the majority of hotels and villas in the British Virgin Islands do swing toward luxury, the reality is you do not have to break the bank to sleep there. There are plenty of affordable options, as well, like The Heritage Inn. Overlooking Jost Van Dyke and smaller islands like Great Thatch and Great Tobago, this quaint, boutique hotel has comfortable rooms, fantastic food, and a home-style experience for a much lower price tag.
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Eating On The British Virgin Islands
With a veritable seafood store at its doorstep, be prepared for the freshest fish, shrimp, lobster, and more when dining in the British Virgin Islands. But beyond seafood, the British Virgin Islands is turning out some truly fantastic new chefs who are causing a stir outside the island chain as well. From beachside shacks to elegant fine dining, here are the not-to-miss dining experiences in the BVI.
Food Fete
Each fall, the British Virgin Islands celebrates the flavors and festivities surrounding food at the annual Food Fete. The fete is comprised of a calendar of events that spans the entire month of November. From the Gourmet Soiree, which showcases local and international chefs serving food with Caribbean twists, to the Taste of Tortola, which highlights the best cuisine of Tortola, to the Cooper Island Rum Festival and the Anegada Lobster Festival, there is no better way to taste the very best that the BVI has to offer.
CocoMaya
Located on Virgin Gorda, CocoMaya is part restaurant and part lounge with a sumptuous bar area serving delicious wines and cocktails, plus an open-air dining room that has a menu serving everything from pork satay and Korean chicken tacos to sushi and pad thai noodles. Be sure to request a table in the sand for a truly barefoot luxe experience.
Meet the iconic, official cocktail of the British Virgin Islands. This coconut-and-rum classic has its own special place in the British Virgin Islands. It’s said that the drink was invented at the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke, and you can still drink one there today, but you can find them at any BVI bar -- anywhere on any island.
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Shopping On The British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands aren't necessarily heralded for their shopping. They aren't known for a particular craft, either. Being a cruise ship destination, much of what you'll find in Tortola's Pier Park are the standard Caribbean-style jewelry and knick knacks. That said, there are a few boutiques that are worth exploring.
Pusser’s Company Store
If you thought the Painkillers really did the trick, you may want to bring some signature BVI rum home as a souvenir. Pusser’s Rum is what the Painkiller was invented with, and today you can purchase the signature ingredients at this Road Town shop.
Aragorn’s Local Arts and Crafts Center
To say there are no artisans in the BVI would be misleading. Those who do create on the islands are probably showcasing their crafts at Aragorn’s. This studio has brought together a collection of the islands' local art. Aragorn himself is a printmaker, potter, and sculptor. In addition to art, the shop also sells organic produce, salt from the old salt ponds on Salt Island, and traditional banana bread.
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Bad Company / Vinyl Syndicate - The Docks Dec. 26, 2000
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Boxing Day can be a zoo. Tempers would flare at mall parking lots between so-called "adults" over the nearest parking space since they couldn't afford to dress appropriately for the weather. Strange hands would try to grope at the rare wares of value at low prices, but would eventually wind up with something else instead.
But the ultimate Boxing Day bargain was at the Docks nightclub where the Vinyl Syndicate crew held a special party with Bad Company (aka )EIB( and Bad Co.) headlining. The concept sounded so good to be true that tickets were printed almost at the last minute. When I went to Tripp at Fairview Mall, I asked Erin (who works there) if she had any. She was apologetic, to say the least. So I had to pay $25 bucks to get in. It was still a bargain compared to all the bigger parties that were thrown during the year.
I arrived there fashionably late - the weather up where I live was the shits as I skidded into a snow bank while making a left turn. In the freezing cold, a lineup was moving quite quickly. Security was really tight, as patrons were being frisked and patted-down for contraband. One visitor from BC had to empty the contents of his knapsack for inspection.
Inside, I paid my $25 and headed into the main arena where the VS and Bad Co. were holding court. Caddy Cad, aguably Toronto's voice of Jungle, went head-to-head with L Natural in a lyrical tug-of-war while Slip and Sniper spun back-to-back. In the second arena, Located at the Aqua Lounge, the scene's newbies took charge with Stryka at the helm and the Res-Q spinning. Even though the crowd there was sparse, the up-and-comers were playing their hearts out as if the room were packed.
The problem was that there were no signs indicating who was playing at what time. Everybody knew that )EIB( were going to be onstage between 1:00 and 3:00, but what about the others? And if you weren't wearing hearing protection or paid attention to the MC's in either room, or if you were too shy to ask, you'd be too hard pressed to find out about the players in the second room. I could only recognize Res-Q, Stryka, Rudebwoy, Lucid and Vise from other parties, but the others were a mystery to me, except that a few of them did some pretty cool throwdowns.
Most of the evening consisted of back-to-back sessions with a string of MC's alongside: the main arena had Caddy Cad, L Natural, Trajedy, Bandit, JD, Friendlyman, Nai and Lal while the second room had Stryka, Rudebwoy, Lucid and a host of other up-and-comers. Stryka represented T-dot jungle's next generation and did his best to "big-up" the newbies, and on occasion would step out to greet some of the patrons who wandered in from the main arena. This gentleman should be the one to watch in 2001.
As for the main stage acts: those very familiar to the T-dot jungle scene would have no problem enjoying the veterans and their work. I've missed the Mystical Influence and Everfresh b2b, but then there'll be another one at another party anyways. The event was geared to the "all-ages" (read: under 19) set so the licenced area behind the stage was small and very crowded. When Bad Company took to the stage, everyone crammed into the main arena and a huge lineup to the licenced area formed up. The UK producers did a good set, pedestrian considered that their tunes and remixes could be heard and mixed in around the world. And yes, everyone's favourite overplayed tune, Konflict's "Messiah", was being overplayed, first by the Slip and the Sniper, then by Bad Co.'s Fresh. The local MC's managed to save the day rhyming and calling for reloads - somehow it sounded as if they called more reloads from Bad Co. than from any other DJ's in the event. As much as the UK performers did a fair job in keeping the partiers happy, it was the local talent who kept them dancing.
The remainder of the night continued with more back-to-backs and more MC tugs-of-war, which may be no different from past parties thrown by Empire, Urban Unit, Sound Warfare, Intimate or any other junglist promotion crew. But for the value, the quantity and the quality of the talent, the Vinyl Syndicate did at least a good job in securing the space, the time and the talent.
Verdict: say what you will about the headliners, good or bad, but the locals and the up-and-comers, namely the Criminal Beatz crew, put on best show so far this year. I'm hoping that Stryka and the others will be able to do more throwdowns to more people in the coming months.
As for the Vinyl Syndicate, they may be acused of being the Microsoft of junglist crews, but this event was such an abitious project that weeks in the making that they should be able to host more of them in the future, especially the Boxing Day specials!
If only they could get their tickets printed on time...
Respect, love and prosperity to the organizers, the players, the torontojungle.com crew and the tribe.ca crew and YOU. I'll be leaving for BC to do my stint with the Navy, so this party was very special to me. I have to get the T-dot flava into me so I'd be able to perform well while on ship. If you like to say hi, drop the prop off at misterjacques@hotmail.com . I don't know how long I'll be there, but maybe one day I'll be able to scam some time off to enjoy some down-home d'n'b. God bless and Happy New Year.
Peace, love, unity, respect.
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https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/business/article/Company-pays-big-tax-bill-for-Habitat-for-Humanity-13928886.php
Company pays big tax bill for Habitat for Humanity
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Published 8:42 am EDT, Monday, April 18, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County now has a home its volunteers can rebuild and sell to a low-income family after a financial company took care of a $27,000 overdue property tax bill on the home.
The duplex unit in Bridgeport had been abandoned by its previous owners. They had accumulated $12,500 in property taxes owed to the City of Bridgeport. Interest and penalties had swelled the bill to $27,000. The City had taken ownership of the property through foreclosure and sold it to Habitat for Humanity. But the overdue taxes, plus penalties and interest, had to be paid before Habitat could rebuild and sell the home.
Propel Financial Services, which held a lien on the home’s property tax bill, recently stepped in and paid off the late taxes on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. “That was a huge help to us because we can’t sell a home that has a lien on it,” said Stuart Adelberg, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County. “Thanks to Propel, we’re now free to find a deserving family to work with us to rebuild and buy the home, which is at the core of Habitat’s mission — helping people with limited financial resources afford a decent place to live.”
Adelberg said the home needs work to be ready for sale. He hopes Propel’s donation will inspire other businesses in the area to help with the improvements the home needs. “We’re glad we could help Habitat for Humanity take the first step in getting this house ready for a family that needs a home,” said Dale Kocher, Propel Financial Services Director of Acquisitions. “Habitat for Humanity does so much to provide clean, secure housing to low-income families and we are honored to support their community redevelopment efforts.”
About Propel Financial Services
Propel Financial Services is a national property tax finance company that provides payment solutions to property owners, municipalities, and government officials. Propel acquires and services tax liens in 22 states and is a key player in helping pass legislation to provide tax payment options and regulatory protections to property owners. The company works directly with property owners in Texas, Nevada and Virginia to structure property tax payment plans for owners. Propel is recognized as a top employer and is the recipient of the San Antonio Express-News’ Top Workplace Award for five consecutive years. Founded in 2007, Propel is headquartered in San Antonio. More information can be found at propelfinancialservices.com.
About Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Habitat CFC is an independent, locally run, IRS 501(c) (3) organization, headquartered in Bridgeport and working throughout Coastal Fairfield County. Habitat CFC has built over 200 homes in Fairfield County since 1985. Habitat CFC is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI).
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Jimmy Villanueva
Jimmy Villanueva, Worship & Student Pastor
Jimmy Villanueva came to know the Lord when he was 17 years old. Having been brought up in a musical family he quickly aspired to be a full time musician. He started traveling and played at multiple venues such as universities, churches, concerts, coffee shops, conferences, and camps. By the time he was 23 he had produced four albums in which thousands of copies have been sold.
While Jimmy was going to school, he was the youth worship leader and associate worship leader at Abundant Grace Community Church in Edinburg, TX. During the fall semester of his junior year in college he competed in a national Christian music talent search called CATS (Christian Artist Talent Search). He won first place in the male contemporary category for the southeastern part of the United States. As a finalist he competed on national prime-time television on the Inspiration Network. The competition opened up doors for him to travel and minister through out Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee. While in Nashville, he worked with Butterfly International Distribution, a record label founded by Bob Carlisle. He got to sit in on writing sessions and work close hand with many artists and producers such as Greg Long from Avalon, and Jose Garces, the A & R director for the Latin Christian Label, One Voice.
His experiences through out the country opened a door for him to be the Worship Leader of Valley Fellowship, a church plant in the Rio Grande Valley. Jimmy continued to travel and minister throughout the country during his tenure at Valley Fellowship. During a ministry trip, Jimmy was privileged to lead worship at a week long revival at First Baptist Church of Fort Worth. The keynote speaker for the event was the founding pastor of TSF. Jimmy and his wife felt led by the Lord to move to Richmond, TX in December of 2006 to be apart of The Sanctuary.
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A Day at the Park City Museum (And What We Learned There!)
Imagine what Park City must have been like in the early days- rowdy prospectors, courageous settlers, and the bustling dawn of a new township. This captivating place has grown from a lawless mining town to a world-renowned destination, attracting famous athletes, artists, and filmmakers alike.
In order to learn more about the heritage of the town we love, we decided to stop by Park City Museum. We’re so glad we did! Park City has undergone countless seasons of change and development, but it has always been a truly extraordinary place. Here’s what we learned on our historical outing.
Park City was officially founded in 1884, but its history began long before that. Dating all the way back to 1600 A.D, this area was home to Native American bands that traveled the high alpine valleys in search of game. The first European settlers were a ragtag bunch of miners prospecting for silver. Unlike the rest of Utah, which was settled by Mormons seeking religious freedom, Park City was founded by these early prospectors.
Brigham Young arrived at his “City by the Salt Lake” decades earlier in 1847. By 1862, Salt Lake City was a booming establishment built on Mormon doctrine. Civil War Union General Patrick Connor was wary of the Mormon populous. He feared they would side with the Confederate Army. He sent Union Troops out to monitor the Mormons and to prospect. He hoped that if the soldiers discovered valuable minerals, a flood of prospecting outsiders would dilute the Mormon majority.
Just as Connor had hoped, in late October of 1869, after seven years of prospecting, the soldiers ascended the mountains of Big Cottonwood Canyon and discovered silver in what is now Park City. They marked the outcropping with a bandanna and resolved to return in the more temperate spring. They later named this first mine Flagstaff.
That same year, railroad workers completed The Transcontinental Railroad in Promontory, Utah. They marked the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads with a golden spike that can still be visited today. With the railroad complete, some of these laid off workers, many of whom were Chinese, made their way to Park City. By 1870, the population was a mere 164 people, and it would be be another decade before the town officially became incorporated.
With the discovery of exceedingly rich silver ore, Ontario Mine opened, and Park City developed into a mining boomtown. George Hearst, the father of William Randolph Hearst, and partners bought the Ontario for $27,000 dollars. Over the course of its lifetime, Ontario would produce $50 million dollars worth of silver.
By 1875, Park City had its own public schoolhouse. Five years later, it had a newspaper. The Park Record printed it’s first issue in 1880, making it the oldest continuously published newspaper in Utah. By 1881, Park City acquired a telephone service. Telephone operator girls had the most glamorous job in town! As Park City grew, so did the booming silver industry.
Finally in 1884, Park City officially became incorporated, and they began constructing a City Hall. The town’s population reached 5,000 by 1889. Backed by the successful mines, residents of this bustling silver town enjoyed the modern luxury of electric lights. Parkites loved reading Park Record gossip columns detailing the lives of socialites who made their millions on the mines. One such resident, Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes, was better known as the “Silver Queen.” In 1892, she was making $1,000 a day from her interest in the Silver King Mine.
Within a decade, the population doubled. By 1898, 10,000 residents called Park City home. In June of that year, the worst fire Park City has ever seen destroyed 200 of the town's 350 structures. It left 500 homeless and caused $1 million dollars in property damage. The resilient residents completely rebuilt Park City within a year and a half.
In the early 1900s, miners rallied together to build Park City’s first hospital. It was much needed given the harsh mining conditions workers faced every day. Cave-ins, floods, and rickety infrastructures made mining a very dangerous trade. Minors were a rowdy bunch who frequented the twenty-seven local bars. With Prohibition in 1917, bootlegging became very popular. Prohibition was frustrating, but real hardships plagued residents leading into the 1930s- a great influenza epidemic, labor unrest, and a terrible stock market crash in 1929. Silver King stock plummeted, and the miner’s livelihoods were in jeopardy. With WWII and plunging mineral prices in the 1940s, silver mining dwindled. By 1949, all the mines shut down.
Park City in the 1950’s became increasingly known as a ghost town with a bad reputation for drinking, gambling and “giddy girls.” The town needed a big change if it was going to survive and prosper. Over the decades, many locals had enjoyed skiing and ski jumping, but it wasn’t until the late fifties that the notion of skiing as a viable industry seemed possible.
In 1963, Park City qualified for a federal loan that allowed them to start developing a ski area. That first year, the resort accommodated almost 50,000 skiers a day, and so it began! With this new sustainable industry in place, Park City has grown and flourished into the ski destination we know today, but those early mining days will forever be a part of Park City’s adventurous past.
Thank you to The Park City Historical Society and Museum for doing such a beautiful job of preserving Park City’s historic heritage. Their exceptional museum and easily accessible records make learning about Park City easy and fun.
To experience the museum for yourself, stop by 528 Main Street, call (435) 649-7457 or visit the website.
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Top people moves in drinks: November
3rd December, 2019 by Phoebe French
Lanson’s Paul Beavis leaves after 20 years
Paul Beavis, managing director for Lanson UK and North America, announced he was to step down from the role at the end of December after 20 years with the Champagne house.
Beavis was responsible for growing new markets across Europe and Asia and defining the growth strategy of the Champagne house.
During his time at Lanson, Beavis has overseen the extension of Lanson’s exclusive partnership with the AELTC and is credited with maintaining the brand’s Royal Warrant and forming exclusive partnerships with the O2 Arena and other sporting associations.
Lanson’s president, François Van Aal, commented: “Paul has overseen the growth of the brand in the UK and key export territories and was instrumental in reinvigorating the brand and our key partners and sponsorships in the UK.
“He is leaving the company in a commanding position for which we are truly grateful. Paul will be leaving at the end of December to explore new opportunities.”
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Jimmy Connors Biography
Jimmy Connors is a former World No. 1 tennis player. This biography of Jimmy Connors provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
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Age: 67 Years, 67 Year Old Males
Also Known As: James Scott Connors
Born in: East St. Louis, Illinois
Famous as: Tennis Player
Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males
Spouse/Ex-: Patti McGuire
father: James Connors
mother: Gloria Thompson
siblings: John Connors
children: Aubree Connors, Brett Connors
U.S. State: Illinois
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The winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, Jimmy Connors is a former World No.1 tennis player who held the No. 1 ranking for 160 consecutive weeks from 29 July, 1974 to 22 August, 1977—a record in his era. A brilliant player, he also holds the honor of being the first male player in the Open Era to have held the top world ranking for more than five years in total. An athletic kid from a young age, Jimmy always loved to play tennis. His mother, a former tennis player herself, was a big support to him during his growing years. In fact, his mother was such a fan of tennis that she created a court in her backyard while she was pregnant with him! She taught him how to play tennis when he was a young boy and ensured that he got the best possible coaching as he grew up. He started competing at the national level as a kid of nine, and went from success to success from there. Famous for his strong arms, high energy, and dedication towards the game, he was equally notorious for his fiery demeanor and temper. After his retirement as an active tennis player he embarked on a career as a commentator and coach.
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He was born as James Scott Connors, Jr., to James Connors and his wife Gloria Thompson. His father worked as a toll bridge attendant while his mother was a former tennis player. He has one elder brother, Johnny.
He was primarily raised by his mother and grandmother and was taught to play tennis from a young age. His mother was very passionate about the sport and fortunately Jimmy inherited her passion.
Though initially coached by his mother, he was mentored by Pancho Segura from 1968 in order to groom him for a professional tennis career.
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The first significant victory of his playing career came in 1970, when he defeated Roy Emerson in the first round of the Pacific Southwest Open in Los Angeles.
At that time he was attending the University of California, Los Angeles, and decided to drop out to pursue a professional tennis career. He turned pro in 1972. At about the same time, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was formed which he refused to join, reinstating his rebellious nature.
In 1973, he played against the legendary Arthur Ashe in the U.S. Pro Singles in a five-set final which he won. This was just the beginning of his rise to stardom in the tennis world!
The year 1974 was a great one for the promising player. He won three Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. He was named the No.1 male tennis player that year.
Starting from 1974, he reached the final of the U.S. Open in five consecutive years and won three of them. What made him especially skilled was the fact that he had won each of these on a different surface—grass in 1974, clay in 1976 and hard in 1978.
His streak of success continued into the 1980s. Playing in the World Championship Tennis (WCT) finals in 1980, he defeated the defending champion, John McEnroe, who was one of the most formidable players of that time.
Some of his major competitors during the 1980s were John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl and Bj�rn Borg. He defeated Ivan in the 1982 U.S. Open final in spite of the fact that Ivan was seven years younger than him.
However age and health issues were catching up on him and his career suffered during the late 1980s. But he silenced his detractors when in the 1991 U.S. Open Semifinals he defeated Aaron Krickstein. Connors was 39 while Aaron was 24 and in the prime of his youth! He played his last match in April 1996 and retired as a tennis player.
During the later years of his playing career, he had also started commentating on NBC-TV. He commentated on the French Open and Wimbledon tournaments in 1990 and 1991. He also commentated during the Wimbledon tournaments of 2005, 2006, and 2007.
He embarked on a career as a coach in 2006 when he began coaching Andy Roddick at the start of the Countrywide Classic tournament in Los Angeles.
He published his autobiography, ‘The Outsider’ in 2013. The book won the British Sports Book Awards in the Best Autobiography/Biography category.
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Winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles, Jimmy Connors dominated the world of tennis throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The first male player to have held the No. 1 rank in world tennis, there is no doubt he is one of the legends who made tennis their passion.His Grand Slam single titles include: Australian Open (1974), Wimbledon (1974, 1982), US Open (1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983)
In 1982, he was named the World Champion by The International Tennis Federation (ITF).
He received Player of the Year Award from The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 1982 and the Comeback Player of the Year Award from the same organization in 1991.
He married former Playboy model, Patti McGuire, in 1979. The couple is blessed with two children.
This brilliant former world No.1 tennis player was notorious for his brash, rude, and often vulgar on-court behavior.
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Don’t drag your feet when objecting to your tax assessment
April 20, 2016 southcapenetRegular Columns
A taxpayer who feels aggrieved about a tax assessment is allowed to lodge an objection with SARS. Section 104(3) of the Tax Administration Act, 2011 (TAA) requires a taxpayer to lodge his objection within the period prescribed in the rules.
Graeme Palmer
The rules prescribe a period of 30 business days to lodge a notice of objection, which period commences from the date of assessment, or the date that SARS provides reasons for the assessment if such reasons were requested by the taxpayer.
In a recent judgment, ABC (Pty) Ltd v The Commissioner for SARS, the South Gauteng Tax Court had to consider a request by a taxpayer to extend the period allowed for lodging its objection. Section 104(5) of the TAA allows a senior SARS official to extend the date by –
21 business days if satisfied that reasonable grounds exist for the delay; and
between 22 business days and 3 years if satisfied that there were exceptional circumstances which gave rise to the delay. No extension can be given after 3 years.
ABC (Pty) Ltd, having received an assessment in December 2014 only lodged its objection in June 2015 some 68 business days later, and thus had to show that there were exceptional circumstances which gave rise to the delay.
It was held by the Court that the provisions of section 104(5) are peremptory, in that the period for objection must not be extended unless exceptional circumstances exist. Furthermore, the onus is on the taxpayer to show the existence of such circumstances. This means that unusual facts must be proven which have a causal connection to the delay which resulted.
The taxpayer alleged a number of exceptional circumstances all of which were rejected by the Court because they were not substantiated by proof and documents. For example, it was alleged that the objection involved complex issues of law, but no indication as to the nature of such complexities were given. Also, the taxpayer’s auditor’s services were terminated due to his incompetency, but there were no facts provided to support this. Adequate reasons for the delay in getting new professional advice were also not given.
In dismissing the taxpayer’s appeal the Court concluded that where an assessed liability runs into millions of Rands the taxpayer should take its responsibilities seriously enough to seek advice from attorneys specialising in such matters as soon as the assessments are levied.
This article has been written by Graeme Palmer, a Director in the Commercial Department of Garlicke & Bousfield Inc
For more information contact Lizette Martins (Contact details below)
NOTE: This information should not be regarded as legal advice and is merely provided for information purposes on various aspects of tax law.
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Home » To see, to do » Around ToulouseAround Toulouse
Do you feel like escaping city life for a short while? Toulouse is the capital of the Occitanie region and its geographical location make it ideal for escapades to explore an area that boasts countless exceptional sites.
Albi, Carcassonne, but also the Pyrenees... the treasures of history and architecture are all yours, as well as some breathtaking natural landscapes.
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A day among the vineyards: Fronton
Toulouse boasts an extensive array of terroirs and is fiercely proud of its title as Capital of Wine of the South-West. Most notably, Fronton lies just thirty kilometres from the Ville Rose. Its AOP (protected appellation of origin) vineyards cultivate a grape variety that is unique in the world: the Négrette.
Imagine spending a day there, amongst the vines, the forests and the fields, encountering passionate people who will introduce you to wines with the unique and elegant flavours of black fruits, liquorice and violet...
Albi and the medieval village of Cordes-sur-Ciel
Here you have two beautiful towns whose history is linked to the Crusades against the Cathar heretics.
Rendezvous in Albi to explore an episcopal town listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Don’t miss Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, a unique church built from brick that has the allure of a military fortress, as well as the Palais de la Berbie that currently displays the works of the famous Toulouse-Lautrec and whose gardens overlook the waters of the River Tarn.
As for Cordes-sur-Ciel, this is a hilltop village with steep, cobbled streets, sculpted Gothic façades, artisan art boutiques and, at its summit, an unrivalled view across the valley below.
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The town of Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a unique fortified ensemble of medieval buildings, listed as World heritage by UNESCO. The history and legends of the town (do you know about Dame Carcas?) awaken the imagination of every visitor and offer them a journey back to a time of knights or to the saga of the Cathars.
With its imposing walls, watchtowers and château, the setting is also an inspiration for artists. Carcassonne lends itself perfectly to cinema and novels, but generating its true emotion when experienced live, notably in summer when a number of open-air concerts are held.
Lourdes and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
Set out along an itinerary that is decidedly sacred, with the Pyrenees as its backdrop. Firstly to Lourdes, whose sanctuary has welcomed millions of visitors for 160 years. It all started in 1858, when a fourteen-year-old Bernadette Soubirous recounted her visions of the Virgin Mary. The grotto has ever since been a pilgrimage site of global significance...
Finally, we switch eras at Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges and explore the vestiges of a Gaulish church, the Romanesque basilica of Saint-Just-de-Valcabrère, or even the Romano-Gothic Sainte-Marie Cathedral.
Top shopping at Pas-de-la-Case
Pas-de-la-Case lies in the principality of Andorra, just across the French border. The whole town is one big open-air shopping centre: prêt-à-porter, perfumery, cosmetics, jewellery, home decor, tobacco, spirits and so much more…With its lower taxes and hundreds of boutiques, you can treat yourself to a shopping spree without breaking the budget.
Situated in the Pyrenees at an altitude of two thousand metres, it is also a resort that forms part of the Grandvalira ski area. So be sure to pack your skis in winter and your walking boots in summer!
The Occitanie Region - Pyrenees - Mediterranean
The Occitanie region boasts a rich natural and cultural heritage. With its coastline, stretching from the Catalan coast to the Camargue, and its Pyrenees mountain range, the region provides a land of discovery in winter as well as in summer. It also stands out due to the presence of two major cities that are youthful and dynamic: Toulouse and Montpellier.
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Announcing the 2017 Ida B. Wells Fellows
by The Investigative Fund
The Investigative Fund is pleased to announce the 2017 winners of the Ida B. Wells Fellowship, whose goal is to promote diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color. As winners, the following individuals will be given the opportunity to complete their first substantial piece of investigative reporting:
Naveena Sadasivam, an Austin-based staff writer at the Texas Observer who covers science, energy and the environment, formerly wrote about the coal industry for InsideClimate News and fracking for ProPublica. At ProPublica, Sadasivam was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting as part of a team investigating the water crisis in the American West. She will be reporting on environmental fines.
Justine Calma, a New York-based freelance multimedia journalist, reports across the US and internationally on public health, climate change, migration, and human rights. Her work has appeared on NBC News, PBS, WNYC, PRI's The World, Quartz, Salon, and HuffPost, among others. Calma was born in the Philippines and moved to Los Angeles as a child. She will be reporting on day care.
Emmanuel Felton, a New Orleans native who now lives in New York, covers the intersection of race and education as a staff writer at the Hechinger Report, with a particular focus on how well schools serve boys and men of color. Previously, he covered education, juvenile justice, and child services as a fellow for the New York World, a government accountability newsroom staffed by recent graduates of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Felton's work has appeared in the Atlantic, Slate, the New York Daily News, and many others. He will be reporting on racial segregation.
Juliana Schatz, a Colombian-American documentary director and producer, started her career at the award-winning investigative series FRONTLINE, where she contributed to 12 public affairs documentaries, among them two Emmy Award winners and one Peabody Award winner. Schatz also produced award-winning work at GlobalPost, where she covered the Egyptian revolution, and for Al Jazeera's program earthrise, on environmental issues. She will be reporting on mental health care for children.
The winners represent a cross-section of America and of journalism experience, ranging from emerging to mid-career journalists. Each will receive $10,000 plus funds to cover out-of-pocket reporting costs. The fellows will also receive intensive editorial feedback, legal counsel, research resources, assistance with story placement and publicity, and mentoring. They will all attend the Investigative Reporters & Editors conference that kicks off today in Phoenix.
“This year's winners impressed us with their history of taking the initiative to do investigative reporting without waiting for the perfect opportunity to come to them,” said Investigative Fund senior editor Kelly Virella, who leads the Ida B. Wells Fellowship. “We are thrilled to be able to offer them the financial and editorial support they need to build their skills and become first-rate investigative reporters.”
People of color constitute less than 13 percent of all newsroom staff, according to an annual survey by the American Society of Newsroom Editors, and 10 percent of supervisors; their presence is even smaller on investigative teams. Women represent 37 percent of newsroom staff and 35 percent of supervisors. Survey data indicates that fewer than 10 percent of journalists come from a working-class background. Meanwhile, studies have shown that diverse editorial staffs are essential for reporting that is relatable and actionable for all audiences.
The Ida B. Wells Fellowship competition, now in its second year, is held annually. The program was made possible by support from Open Society Foundations.
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The birth of the United Democratic Party (UDP) is unlike any other Gambian political party. Its beginnings evoke biblical currents in the story of Prophet Musa or Moses and Pharaoh. Accordingly, Almighty Allah purposely chose Moses to free the Israelites from the claws of Pharaoh. “Go to Pharaoh and tell him to let the Israelites go. He will be very stubborn and it will take many signs and miracles before he will let you go; but everyone will know that I am God when he finally frees the Israelites.”
Who then in his or her right mind can forget the 22 years of brutality, five-star hotel, the crocodile den, the old well, the electric broom, rampant corruption, mismanagement, looting and stealing, mediocrity and so on and so forth? Who can easily forget the puff and tuff, the chest pounding, the billahi wollahi tanlahis, and the frequent insults to particular ethnic groups, elders and women? And the witch hunt and threats of ruling for a billion years?
However, in 1996, like Moses to Pharaoh, Lawyer Ousainou Darbo on his own volition and desire to see The Gambia and Gambians free from frequent abuses and insults, maladministration, rape and maiming of Gambian women, youths and children accepted the call by Gambian people who saw the need for an end to the military dictatorship of Yaya Jammeh. Confirmed sources indicated that the opposition group (of various political divide) came together with the help of elderly people such as Jobe Kanteh approached few capable and well educated Gambians (without success) to lead the new party to end the Military disctatorship. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe was the last person to be approached, who after numerous consultations with his family members, friends and extended relatives accepted the mantle of leadership of UDP. Armed with the motto of Justice, Peace and Progress, Darboe and his supporters immediately mounted sustained challenges to the dictatorship knowing fully well that the journey to freedom would be difficult and long. From 1996, Lawyer Darboe and the UDP remained steadfast in their struggle to bring hope to the hopeless, to give voice to the voiceless, and to defend the defenseless.
The birth of UDP in The Gambian town of Brikama in 1996 was the beginning of the struggle to end the military dictatorship. Unfortunately, some of Lawyer Darbo’s comrades who participated in the Brikama launching could not live long enough to witness 19th January 2017 but the ideals they fought for remains and the UDP shall continue to carry that trust forward.
The UDP has since then participated in every presidential elections but decided to boycott the 2011 Parliamentary Elections for the reason that the playing field was not level enough for a free and fair Parliamentary election. However, the coming together of major parties to form a coalition in October 2016 spelt the demise of one of Africa’s most brutal and dictatorial regimes.
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Development of gene-editing technologies to aid diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease characterized by apoptosis of insulin secreting pancreatic beta-cells. As a result, people with T1D are unable to produce insulin in response to physiological demands and treatment therefore focuses on insulin replacement strategies. T1D accounts for ~10% of all cases of diabetes equating to a global prevalence of approximately 45M people. TNFAIP3 is a negative regulator of inflammation and apoptosis and protects against beta-cell apoptosis in experimental models. Variants in TNFAIP3 are associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk and poor residual beta-cell function. Furthermore, TNFAIP3 protects against beta-cell apoptosis, the primary driver of T1D development. It is unclear whether the association between variants in TNFAIP3 and T1D risk/beta-cell function result from a direct effect on beta-cell survival, whether these variants create a heightened inflammatory environment, which indirectly impacts on the beta-cell, or whether both mechanisms may have a role to play in T1D development.
AIM: The aim of this pilot study is to determine how variants in TNFAIP3 affect beta-cell function and survival and whether these variants have diagnostic and/or prognostic value for T1D.
1. To recruit a cohort of people with T1D from the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) and to study the prevalence of variants in TNFAIP3 and their association with age of onset, glycaemic control (HbA1c) and residual beta cell function (C-peptide). Recruitment protocols are already in place and we have established good working relationships with clinical staff in the WHSCT. Findings from this study will be validated in data from secondary cohorts from Exeter University. The top three ranked variants will be carried forward for further analysis (objectives 2 and 3).
2.To conduct an assessment of the direct effect of variants on the beta-cell, the top three ranked variants in TNFAIP3 will be introduced into the MIN6 beta cell line using CRISPR/Cas9 technologies. The effect on cell survival (TUNEL assay, PCR for markers of apoptosis) and function (glucose-induced insulin secretion) will be determined.
3. To conduct an assessment of the indirect effects of these variants on the beta-cell, inflammatory cells (CD4+ T cells and monocytes) isolated from individuals carrying each of the top three ranked variants will be isolated from blood samples collected during construction of our cohort (objective 1). Following stimulation (PMA activation of monocytes to macrophages; cytokine challenge of T cells) of these cells, the conditioned media will be added to MIN6 cells and primary islets, and the effects on cell survival and function assessed (as outlined in Objective 2). Many of the TNFAIP3 variants associated with T1D risk are common variants (>20% of the population) located in intergenic regions. Therefore, it is difficult to predict function. However, this is an important question to address since these variants have been reported in multiple independent studies as being predictive/associated with T1D development. To turn these variants into useful clinical biomarkers, we must understand function. Via gene-editing technologies, this project will determine the diagnostic/prognostic value of these variants in T1D.
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Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.
In 1905, two years after arriving in the United States, German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened up a delicatessen in New York City. His wife's delectable recipe for mayonnaise was featured in salads and sold in the deli, and the condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter.
Originally, two versions of the recipe were sold. To distinguish between them, Hellmann put a blue ribbon around one. The "ribbon" version was in such high demand that in 1912, Hellmann designed what is today the iconic "Blue Ribbon" label to be placed on larger glass jars.
At the same time that Hellmann's Mayonnaise was flourishing in the East, Best Foods, Inc. introduced mayonnaise to Californian consumers. As Hellmann's expanded on the East Coast, Best Foods proved to be a smashing success in the West. It was nearly inevitable then, that in 1932, Richard Hellmann Inc, was acquired by Best Foods, Inc.
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New UniSA partnership with MIT to underpin Data Visualisation and AR research
By Michèle Nardelli
MIT Media Lab Entrepreneurship Program Director Professor Alex "Sandy" Pentland and UniSA’s Professor Brenton Dansie.
The University of South Australia has just sealed the deal on an important collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to work on research into data visualisation and augmented reality and to support student exchange opportunities.
The two institutions signed an MOU on October 30, outlining a framework for collaboration that boosts technology research and provides opportunities for local students to visit the US and for students from MIT to spend time at UniSA as part of their study and research.
A technology focussed institution, the US based MIT is one of the highest ranked universities in the world with an international reputation for excellence in computer science, engineering, maths, earth sciences and physics among other fields.
The research collaboration will focus on research undertaken within MIT’s Digital Media Lab and UniSA’s Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE).
As a world leader in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments - IVE - is a unique alignment of computer science, engineering, art, architecture and design.
Its researchers are leaders in many areas of AR and VR research including wearable computing, interface design, empathic computing, 3D visualisation, perception, and telepresence.
The agreement with UniSA has resulted from a wider collaboration with MIT, the State Government, BankSA, Optus and DSpark and relies upon involvement from Adelaide’s three Universities.
The focus of the initial collaboration is the creation of South Australia’s Living Lab which will be established at Lot Fourteen.
Representing UniSA as a part of the recent State delegation to MIT, Professor Brenton Dansie says the agreement will consolidate some existing research connections with MIT and help to further develop research and student engagement.
“Two of the world’s leading researchers in AR and VR, UniSA Professors Mark Billinghurst and Bruce Thomas have links with MIT and this new agreement will significantly enhance their efforts,” Prof Dansie says.
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Michèle Nardelli phone: +61 418 823 673 or +61 8 8302 0966 email: michele.nardelli@unisa.edu.au
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Google Inc Uses Homepage To Advertise iOS And Android Apps
Posted By: Aman Jain Dec 28, 2015, 9:15 am
Google has lots of apps for both iOS and Android devices, and this is what the Internet firm wants smartphone users to know this holiday season. To advertise this, the company — for the first time — used its Google.com homepage.
Google uses homepage to promote its offerings
On the homepage, above the wrapped present icon, there are links to Google apps that are in its Play Store and also in the Apple App store. A short message reads, “Unwrap the best of Google for Android and iOS.”
If you think the search giant does not do enough for iOS users, think again. The Internet firm has 62 different iPhone apps and 47 iPad apps. Google and Apple are arch rivals when it comes to the mobile space even though the company has developed several iOS apps to date, including mainstream apps such as Gmail and also apps for webmasters and YouTube content creators that are more back-end focused.
With such a promotion, the company aims to take advantage of “one of the biggest download times of the year,” says Re/code. Christmas leaves lots of time for people to fill their newly owned devices with content, and the Internet firm knows this very well.
Which will be the first trillion dollar company?
Apart from the race to dominate the smartphone world, Apple and Google are also in the race to become the first trillion dollar company. Though Apple was the favorite in the race, a recent drop in its stock price has allowed Google parent company Alphabet to make a comeback.
Apple was valued at nearly $775 billion at its peak price earlier this year. Fears among investors that iPhone sales aren’t growing have resulted in a massive decline in the share price. The popularity of smartphones running Google’s Android operating system is also responsible for this in part.
Though Apple remains the world’s most valuable company, Google is not far behind and is growing at a brisk pace. The market value of Apple and Google is $605 billion and $527 billion at present, respectively. A gap of $80 billion may sound big, but the search giant’s valuation only needs to go up 15% to beat Apple’s current valuation.
Above all, momentum is also with Google with its stock up 43% this year versus Apple’s decline of 2%.
Aman is MBA (Finance) with an experience on both Marketing and Finance side. He has worked as a Risk Analyst for AIR Worldwide, and is currently leading VeRa FinServ, a Financial Research firm. Favorite pastimes include watching science fiction movies, reviewing tech gadgets, playing PC games and cricket. - Email him at amanjain@valuewalk.com
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I research Chinese religious history ca. 300 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. as well as the comparative, cross-cultural study of religion. I teach courses on the history of Chinese religions, Daoism, and East Asian Buddhism, as well as thematic comparative courses (e.g. religion and food, holy persons in comparative perspective, the living and the dead) touching on many religious traditions, cultures, and periods. In all of my research and writing and most of my teaching I juxtapose two sets of things: on the one hand, textual materials relevant to the history of religions in China; on the other hand, questions, approaches, and problems stemming from the comparative study of religions, an enterprise I see as inherently interdisciplinary and methodologically eclectic. The resulting conversations often teach us surprising things about the history of Chinese religions as well as about how to study and understand religion.
My research focuses on late classical and early medieval China (ca. 300 B.C.E.-650 C.E.). These were religiously formative centuries in which Buddhist texts and teachings were first introduced to China and in which new Daoist religions also arose. I have tried to develop ways of reading religious narratives and ways of thinking about what religions are and how they work that allow us to see this exciting period from new perspectives. In Strange Writing: Anomaly Accounts in Early Medieval China (State University of New York Press, 1996) I offered a revisionist account of texts known as "accounts of anomalies," arguing that they are best seen as vehicles for cosmological and religious argumentation. To Live as Long as Heaven and Earth: A Translation and Study of Ge Hong's Traditions of Divine Transcendents (University of California Press, 2002) made available the first complete English translation and detailed interpretation of the most important early medieval hagiographic collection concerning a type of Daoist holy person known as "transcendents" while also providing a systematic account of the religion that underlay the hagiographies.Making Transcendents: Ascetics and Social Memory in Early Medieval China (University of Hawai'i Press, 2009) painted a revisionist portrait of these same figures based on an eclectic set of questions and guiding principles I developed for reading hagiographic narratives as evidence for religious history. This book won the American Academy of Religion's Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion (Historical Studies category) in 2010, and won Honorable Mention in the Association for Asian Studies' Joseph Levenson Prize competition in 2011.
Critical Studies in Asian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions
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M.A. The University of Chicago, 1983 (Religion)
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UTRGV, Harlingen CISD and City of Harlingen collaborate to construct new building
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the City of Harlingen and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District announced on Thursday, Feb. 28, the opening of a new UTRGV/Early College High School (ECHS) campus in Harlingen. With this new project, ECHS students graduate high school with their academic core or are on a fast track toward careers in engineering, computer science and teaching. Pictured sitting left to right are Dr. Arturo J. Cavazos, Harlingen CISD superintendent; Greg Powers, Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees president; Dr. Guy Bailey, UTRGV president; and Dr. Patricia M. Alvarez McHatton, UTRGV executive vice president for Academic Affairs, Student Success and P-16 Integration.
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HARLINGEN, TEXAS – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the City of Harlingen and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District on Thursday, Feb. 28, announced they will build a new UTRGV/Early College High School campus in Harlingen, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to seal the deal.
The City of Harlingen gifted 30.54 acres of vacant land to UTRGV for construction of the future campus, which will be located near the northeast corner of Camelot Drive and Hale Street.
The state-of-art facility will be from 35,000 to 40,000 square feet and will consist of classroom space and teaching labs for university and high school classes for hundreds of Early College High School students.
With this new project, ECHS students graduate high school with their academic core or are on a fast track toward careers in engineering, computer science and teaching.
Dr. Arturo J. Cavazos, HCISD superintendent, said the partnership between the school district and the university will bring more opportunities for students and the community.
“We live in a very complex world. We need the teachers who are going to make every profession possible to be developed in that building,” he said. “We need the engineers that are going to solve the complex problems and the computer scientists that are going to figure these problems out.”
UTRGV President Guy Bailey said the MOU signing is an education milestone for the Valley.
“What’s happening today is the future of Texas,” Bailey said. “The partnership we have and what we’re doing moving forward as institutions, together, is where the future is.”
The campus will provide educational opportunities and community engagement for the city, initiatives that are among UTRGV’s core priorities.
Dr. Patricia M. Alvarez McHatton, UTRGV executive vice president for Academic Affairs, Student Success and P-16 Integration, said bringing to fruition an idea and a plan like this one demonstrates what is possible when groups with similar goals come together.
“The new campus fits into our core priorities in a variety of different ways,” she said. “First, student success, community engagement and educational access. This exemplifies what it means to be a community focused on insuring that our students and our children are getting the opportunities they need.”
The facility will offer students an authentic college learning experience and could earn them up to 60 hours of college credit under the guidance of UTRGV professors.
The expected opening date is slated for 2021.
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"I Need A Shoulder To Cry On"/"I'm Afraid"
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Above: Billboard clipping From February 1952 for "I Need A Shoulder To Cry On"/"I'm Afraid". "His Buddies" consisted of James L. Brown, Bernard J. Hughes, Robert I. Johnson, and Oliver Mason.
Above: Recorded 12/20/51. This was the first of two records this group had released, both on RCA Victor. Their second record was two songs done earlier by The Ink Spots, "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" and "Until The Real Thing Comes Along". And I believe there was some other guy who later also had "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" released on RCA Victor, complete with "talking" recitation à la The Ink Spots!
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The Board of Directors’ of AB Volvo has in its annual review decided to introduce new financial targets for the Volvo Group.
New financial targets for Volvo Group
#182871 Press release
8/31/17 AB Volvo
The Group’s operating margin shall exceed 10% measured over a business cycle.
Financial Services’ target remains unchanged with a return on equity of 12-15% at an equity ratio above 8%.
The Industrial Operations shall under normal conditions have no net financial indebtedness excluding pension liabilities.
The Volvo Group has in recent years gone through a substantial restructuring process in order to reduce structural costs and increase efficiency and is currently in a phase where focus is on organic growth and improved profitability through continuous improvement and innovation. A clear and straightforward operating margin target supports the efforts to drive performance across the Group. The target also better aligns with the way the Group and its business areas today are challenged and measured internally. The Board has therefore decided to introduce an operating margin target of above 10% over a business cycle.
A debt-free industrial balance sheet enables the Volvo Group to better manage cyclicality in a capital-intensive industry and to secure competitive cost of funds for the Financial Services’ operation.
The new financial targets are valid from August 31, 2017.
Journalists who would like further information, please contact:
Media Relations: Henry Sténson at +46 (0)765 53 72 29
Investor Relations: Christer Johansson at +46 (0)739 02 25 22
This information is information that AB Volvo (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 5.50 p.m.CEST on August 31, 2017.
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2016 the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about SEK 302 billion (EUR 31,9 billion). The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.
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Police: Man arrested for beating transgender woman; assault captured on video in east Oak Cliff
Apparent cell phone video footage of the gruesome assault was posted to Facebook late Friday night.
Author: Jake Harris, WFAA Staff
Published: 4:03 PM CDT April 13, 2019
Updated: 6:49 PM CDT April 15, 2019
DALLAS — Dallas police have made an arrest in connection with an assault of a transgender woman at an east Oak Cliff apartment complex.
Police arrested 29-year-old Edward Thomas on a charge of aggravated assault, which is being flagged as a hate crime. There could be more arrests.
Earlier, police said they are investigating a potential hate crime after a transgender woman was mobbed and beaten at the Royal Crest Apartments.
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The incident happened in the daytime on Friday, April 12, but police didn't interview the woman until around 11:23 p.m., when she was in a Dallas-area hospital, police said.
The woman told police she had been assaulted after being involved in a minor traffic accident at the Royal Crest Apartments in east Oak Cliff Friday. She also told police the people who assaulted her used homophobic slurs during the assault.
Apparent cell phone video footage of the gruesome assault was posted to Facebook late Friday night. In the video, a mob of people surrounds the woman and a man in a white T-shirt, who punches her repeatedly and then kicks her while she is on the ground. Eventually, others join in the assault as well. After the woman has been kicked, punched and pulled across the apartment complex parking lot, the video ends with three other women helping the woman up.
Dallas Police are investigating the incident and said they are "reviewing all available evidence to determine if it will be classified as a hate crime."
The victim, who identified herself through a family member to WFAA as Muhlaysia Booker, is now recovering with close friends after being taken to the hospital.
That family member also said that Booker suffered facial fractures and that her right arm is in a sling.
He also said that Booker is "thanking God that she's still alive."
Mayor Mike Rawlings issued a statement on Twitter and through his office Saturday about the attack.
"Chief Hall alerted me this morning to the assault at the Royal Crest Apartments and I have seen a video of what happened. I am extremely angry about what appears to be mob violence against this woman," Rawlings wrote. "I am in contact with the chief and she assured me that the Dallas Police Department is fully investigating, including the possibility that this was a hate crime. Those who did this do not represent how Dallasites feel about our thriving LGBTQ community. We will not stand for this kind of behavior."
Leslie McMurray, the transgender education and advocacy coordinator at the Resource Center in Dallas, called the attack sickening.
McMurray, who is 60, is transgender herself.
"It's utterly terrifying," McMurray said. "You could just feel the energy and the malevolence of this crowd escalate as the violence ensued and there was no voice standing up saying stop."
"There's no reason that our lives are less valuable than someone else or that we should be someone's punching bag just because we're transgender."
If anyone has any information about this incident, they can call the Dallas Police Department Assault Unit at 214-671-3584.
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View the competition among the remaining six bakers to update old- fashioned suet puddings, create perfect religieuses - delicate choux buns filled with creme patissiere - and make three different kinds of puffed pastries.
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Yuvi describes himself as a graffiti inspired pop artist saying: “The street as the graffiti artist’s main source of inspiration makes the work accessible, authentic, and relatable.” The animation and vibrancy in each work takes us straight back to the streets which inspired them, and has won him exhibitions and admirers in places as diverse as New York and New Delhi. We are proud to introduce his work to the UK for the first time.
Superheroes, scientists, artists, movie stars, animals – all these and many more subjects make appearances in his work. Using humour and defiance, he gives an artistic voice to his world view, exploring issues which he cares passionately about, from social criticism to iconic homage, in his deeply personal language.
Born in Tel Aviv- ‘the other city that never sleeps’ - in the 1970s, Yuvi spent much of his early life in a hipster neighbourhood known as Florentine which is now the heart of the city’s graffiti scene. Yuvi grew up surrounded by graffiti, music, politics and the social agenda of a city with a hugely cosmopolitan character. All these influences combined to ignite his imagination and direct his creative and tempestuous personality into highly expressive and vibrant artistic statements.
After studying Graphic Design, he spent some time travelling around Europe and living in the United States. Exposure to more diverse cultures, aesthetic styles and artistic forms of expression allowed him to take his art to new and exciting levels and he was inspired by such American icons as Andy Warhol and the elusive and controversial British artist Banksy.
Yuvi combines traditional techniques with digital technology. His characters and their settings are formed from paint, printed paper cuttings, layers of old newspaper clippings, sketches, silk screen prints, various glues, inks, spray paints, sand, glass fragments and more. He often uses his bare hands which means he has an intense physical relationship with every piece he creates; to look at his hands after a day in his studio is to understand his dedication, passion, and love for his work. The finished composition is intensely tactile and the spectator is invited to feel the work with their own hands.
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‘The Roosevelts’: Once you finish all 14 hours, you’re sorry to see them go
Theodore Roosevelt waves to the crowd. (Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division via PBS/Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division via PBS)
By Hank Stuever
Hank Stuever
TV critic
Let’s start with the end. When it’s over — when you make it through the marathon that is Ken Burns’s beautiful, seven-part documentary “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,” which begins Sunday night on PBS — you may find yourself with a lingering, nebulous grief. You’re sorry it’s over. You’re sorry they’re over. You’re sorry a certain expression of American ideals is, or often appears to be, completely over.
My study habits haven’t improved since college; like an idiot, I put off watching all 14 hours of “The Roosevelts” until I absolutely had to watch them on a deadline binge this week. Yes, the entire series sat on my desk for most of the summer, while there was still plenty of time to savor it. When I emerged from my office for a break, midway through the amplified noise of World War I, a co-worker reminded me (spoiler alert) that all of the major players eventually die, so why bother watching the whole thing? Why not skip ahead or skim through most of it?
Because I was absorbed. Within the first hour, “The Roosevelts” will probably have you hooked in a way that Burns and his collaborators haven’t quite achieved since 2007’s “The War.” Unlike the intimidating climb offered by “National Parks” or “Prohibition,” you easily glide through “The Roosevelts’ ” sublimely constructed narrative arc. The series is among Burns’s best works.
Thoroughly invested, I teared up every time one of the Roosevelts passed: when Theodore died in his sleep in January 1919, still entertaining a fantasy of a political comeback; when an ailing Franklin suffered a brain hemorrhage at his Warm Springs, Ga., retreat in April 1945; and finally when Eleanor, the best of the bunch, died peacefully in her bed in November 1962. I was also moved when they lost children, friends or parents. “The Roosevelts” delivers on its subtitle, drawing such a full and close portrait of the extended clan and their social and political circles that a viewer can’t help but feel connected to them, faults and all.
“The Roosevelts” also leaves a viewer with another, more subtle kind of grief, a sense of loss about the world they inhabited and the country they helped sustain. It can’t be a mistake that Burns’s saga, straddling the century from Theodore’s birth to Eleanor’s death, provokes a sense of wonder about how, in the Roosevelts’ time, the United States outgrew a few of its inherent dysfunctions and managed to face its most dire crises.
President Franklin Roosevelt at his home in Hyde Park, N.Y., in 1937. (Courtesy of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library via PBS/Courtesy of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library via PBS)
The series is airing just as the country seems least concerned about the common man, the fair shake and our shared well-being; we’re looking back at FDR while all that beautiful New Deal infrastructure now begs for upkeep; we’re looking back at Teddy while our magnificent West bakes dry in a sullied environment.
When at last you turn the television off and return to the present, it’s tempting to wallow in embarrassment over how little our political leaders of either party accomplish now; how pathetic the whole game has become; the sorry ways in which we measure success. None of this is presented as such by the fastidiously objective Burns or the elegant and simple narration of the series, read by Peter Coyote and written by Geoffrey C. Ward. You just get there all on your own.
Besides Coyote and Ward, the rest of the Ken Burns gang is on hand, too: Doris Kearns Goodwin, David McCullough, George F. Will and the usual panoply of historians supply necessary and trenchant shorthand; Paul Giamatti reads letters and speeches in the voice of Teddy Roosevelt; Edward Herrmann supplies his familiar patrician FDR tone; Meryl Streep, naturally, gives herself entirely to the task of becoming the voice of Eleanor. The photographic and motion-picture archives keep your eyes fixed on the screen; a viewer is tempted to reach for the smartphone only occasionally, usually to look up and confirm some startling fact or another.
Much of “The Roosevelts” is obviously preoccupied with the enormous egos and capabilities that defined both Theodore (a Republican who was president from 1901 to 1909) and his fifth cousin Franklin (a Democrat who was president from 1933 to 1945). But, just as often, it’s a study in how everyday Americans responded to leaders they could believe in.
During one of his “fireside chat” radio broadcasts at the onset of World War II, FDR asked listeners to get a map and follow along as he explained both the Pacific and European theaters to them. The people went out and bought maps. They followed along. They listened to their president, and by and large they trusted him. By 1941, they’d already bought into and benefited from his New Deal. The broadcast was not followed by a news cycle of contrary analysis and fact-checking of the president’s every word. In the present context, it’s hard to imagine that sort of devotion.
Ward’s script has done a marvelous job of making the history accessible and the subjects thoroughly — and at times achingly — human. Come for the explanation of the Hepburn Act; stay for the tales of increasing acrimony between the Oyster Bay branch of the Roosevelts and the Hyde Park branch. (That rift, like the Great Depression, was only ever truly repaired by the cooperative work of fighting World War II.)
The documentary is probably not as probing as some viewers will want it to be when it combs the deeply personal. Were Eleanor’s close friendships with women also sexual relationships? So much discussion about that over the years has obscured the fact that she also made very close friends of men while her husband was president, to whom she wrote letters that were just as fond as those she wrote to her women friends. One thing is made clear in the documentary: She was devastated by Franklin’s affair with her social secretary, a relationship that would hurt her feelings all over again 20 years later.
Delegate Eleanor Roosevelt at a meeting of the United Nations in 1947. (Courtesy of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library via PBS/Courtesy of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library via PBS)
There’s also a whole lot to consider here about the wealth gap. The Roosevelts’ fortunes enabled them to do whatever they wanted all their lives. This supplies a great deal of that PBS-style fascination (let’s call it the “Downton Abbey” factor) for gorgeous summer estates and fabulous multistory Manhattan townhouses. Much of “The Roosevelts” would be right at home on HGTV.
Somehow Teddy, Franklin and Eleanor — each in his or her own way — reckoned with being rich and arrived at a worldview that included and expanded the rights of the working poor and transcended political bent. Even though Burns never sets out to bring his projects into a current context (or beat his viewers over the head with an editorial message), one is still left wondering: What made these particular rich people so much nicer than the fat cats we read about today?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
(seven episodes; 14 hours total)
begins Sunday and airs nightly (through Sept. 20) at 8 p.m. on WETA and MPT.
Hank Stuever Hank Stuever has been The Washington Post's TV critic since 2009. He joined the paper in 1999 as a reporter for the Style section, where he covered popular culture. Follow
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Trump's Nationwide Immigration Raids Fail To Materialize
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In New York City, hundreds of people march in Queens on Sunday in opposition to the Trump administration's plans to continue with raids to catch immigrants in the country illegally. (Julius Constantine Motal/AP)
President Trump's threatened roundup of undocumented immigrant families this weekend that set migrants in many communities on edge showed few signs of materializing on Sunday, the second time rumors of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation failed to come to fruition.
Instead, in the cities where rumors of mass raids swirled, many immigrants stayed inside their homes, as jitters turned typically vibrant migrant markets and commercial corridors eerily quiet.
Immigrant advocates across the country, meanwhile, took to the streets to protest the promised roundup.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement would not confirm any arrests, nor would immigrant rights activists.
"The ACLU has not heard reports of any raids today," Ruthie Epstein, the American Civil Liberties Union's deputy director for immigration policy, told NPR.
Before Sunday, there were weekend reports of attempted arrests by ICE in New York, New Jersey and Chicago, where The New York Times reported that a mother and her daughters were apprehended, though the family was immediately released. But those actions appeared to be part of routine enforcement, not connected to a massive raid.
Still, fears of ICE catching migrants by surprise sent many into hiding on Sunday.
In Miami, one of the cities anticipating a crackdown, a hush fell over a market usually buzzing with activity among immigrant merchants and shoppers.
"People are clearly hiding. If you look around, it's the people who are working are basically the only people here. But the majority of our clients are immigrants. Some with papers, others with no papers, but they are all scared," Yohanna Gomez, a Honduran immigrant who runs a Central American stall at the market, told WLRN.
A similar scene played out in in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood, typically bustling with immigrants from Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. But on Sunday, the streets were noticeably calmer, and vendors seemed to have taken the day off, possibly because of the threatened raids.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday that ICE officers had already attempted to make arrests in the city, but they were not successful.
Activists have been spreading the word to migrants to not open their doors if an immigration agent knocks, since they cannot use force to enter a residence.
In Chicago, another city where raids were expected, streets in immigrant communities were quieter than on an ordinary Sunday. Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the North Side of Chicago before the raids were expected to start.
"This is a community that has a diversity of people coming from all over the world. There's been a lot of rumors," Lightfoot said. "Dangling this sword over people's head is causing great harm and trauma to entire households, entire communities."
The weekend operation was reportedly supposed to focus on immigrant families who have been sent final orders of removal after failing to appear in court. And top administration officials have argued that many of the estimated 2,000 migrants who fit this category have ignored requests to turn themselves in. President Trump originally set the nationwide raids for June, before delaying the planned mass arrests to give Congress more time to hammer out changes to federal asylum law.
The American Civil Liberties Union, representing four immigration legal aid nonprofit groups, sued Thursday to block the raids, arguing that while the Trump administration claims the migrants have been given an opportunity to appear in court, many never received the paperwork because letters were sent to wrong addresses, or when they did arrive, the requests to appear did not contain specific dates and times.
And so, the lawsuit claimed, the families that were expected to be targeted have never received proper notice of removal and did not have their day in court before an immigration judge.
"Unless this Court enforces that requirement, thousands of individuals could be deported without ever receiving a fair opportunity to appear before a judge, as required by the Due Process Clause and the immigration laws," lawyer Melinda LeMoine wrote in the suit, which is pending a judge's ruling.
U.S. Cities Prepare For Planned ICE Raids
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Protecting the Single Mom by Catherine Lanigan (Book Tour Grand Finale & #Giveaway)
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On Tour with Prism Book Tours.
Book Tour Grand Finale for
Protecting the Single Mom
By Catherine Lanigan
We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops, go back and check them out...
Launch - The Dangerous Tour
Hi, and welcome to my Prism Tour for “Protecting the Single Mom”. I’ll bet you’re wondering why I chose this tour title for a Heartwarming story in little old sweet small town Indian Lake, right? Right off the bat, let me tell you that in the real world, there are a lot of dangers, but falling in love, now that’s a real risk. How many people get married for all the wrong reasons? Just check the divorce statistics. In my opinion, love is too often discarded and other “sensible choices” enter the picture. Risking your heart for a lifetime with another person? It’s not practical. It’s nonsensical and yet, we all dream of that one true love. Our soul mate. Our adored one that we will spend all of this lifetime sharing, caring and creating, sigh, a family.
Thoughts of a Blonde - Review
"We are quickly drawn in to the story of a woman on the run who thought she could finally relax and enjoy life again … only to have her maniac of an ex show back up to terrorize her. A cast of great characters, many of whom we’ve gotten to know in past books in the series, makes a solid story."
Katie's Clean Book Collection - The Dangerous Life of a Drug Task Detective
There’s not a city, town or hamlet in the United States that are not affected by illegal drug sales, drug addiction, overdoses and drug related deaths. For all the families struggling with this horror, and mine is no exception, drug addiction of a loved one can be overwhelming, frightening and yes, dangerous.
Rockin' Book Reviews - Review
"I really like this story. I like the suspense in it and thought the characters were well-developed and fun to follow. . . . It was a great story and I would recommend it to other readers."
Book Lover in Florida - Excerpt
Every protective bone in Trent’s body ached for Cate. Of all the calls, all the assignments he’d been given over the years, this one reverberated inside him like church bells on a summer morning. It didn’t take a genius to understand that his reaction was all about the woman. Not that she was defenseless, but that she’d been so strong for years. Like a stalwart angel against all odds, she’d chosen to obliterate her old life and don a new one.
Rainy Day Reviews - Review
"This was a "damsel in distress" type book where the damsel is no damsel but does need help because she is in distress. But she is trying her very best to keep things orderly and clean. This author was a new for me, but after reading this book, I really enjoyed her writing so I'll be reading more of her books! It was suspenseful, heroic, intense, and loving. What a great mix!"
Zerina Blossom's Books - Excerpt
Cate took a sip and raised an eyebrow. “This is delicious. Really good.”
“Thanks.” Trent wondered if he was blushing. He’d couldn’t remember blushing before, but suddenly his cheeks felt hot. And the heat wasn’t from the cocoa.
Hearts & Scribbles - The Dangerous Life of Being on the Run - Cate
For quite some time, I’ve been playing with the idea of Cate Sullivan not really being Cate Sullivan. I introduced her as the realtor in the very first book, LOVE SHADOWS, in this series. She was a friend to Luke Bosworth when his wife was alive and then she helped sell his house after her death. She was empathetic and related well to his children.
Harlie's Books - Review
"Oh my gosh. Stop what you are doing now and buy this book. Don’t put it on the TBR pile. Pour yourself a glass of wine, or ice tea, get comfy and spend a couple of hours in complete bliss with Trent, Cate, and Danny. You will thank me later and you’re welcome. Of course, since this is my first book in the series, I need to go and get Sophie’s and Katia’s books. Yes, this book is that good that I want to read the other books. I’m a series reader. Yes, I admit it. And even though, Ms. Lanigan does a great job of letting us know about the other characters in town, I really want to read their stories, too."
Reading Is My SuperPower - Review
"Protecting the Single Mom is Catherine Lanigan at her best! The characters are dimensional and their stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring. Bits of humor provide a break in the suspense-driven tension, and a sweet-but-sizzling romance adds its own sort of tension to the mix. Fans of the series will enjoy visiting with familiar faces (of which Mrs. Beabots continues to be my favorite and the most intriguing), but this book can easily be read as a stand alone too."
Mel's Shelves - Review
"This is the seventh book in this series and only the third one I've read. It stands well on its own. There are characters from the other books that are mentioned and it was fun to catch up with the ones I knew. I enjoyed the pacing and the blend of romance, action, danger, and character development. This is a great read for fans of clean, contemporary romantic suspense!"
Kati's Bookaholic Rambling Reviews - The Danger of Secrets - Trent
It was then that I saw first-hand this very human and male response to PTSD.
He’d tried everything to get help and he felt he had been helped. But after all these years, he was still haunted by the death of his buddies. The struggle these men and women must go through is monumental. It is not the “stuff” of books that I use just to make a story interesting. This is real life. And it is tragic.
underneath the covers - Excerpt
“About what?” She took a small step toward him. Could anyone be this beautiful? No makeup, her hair rumpled from the cap.
Trent felt as if he’d walked into a dream.
“The rowing. You were beautiful. I mean, er, it was beautiful to watch you…all…out there.”
She chuckled lightly—a tinkling sound carried on the wind.
Wishful Endings - The Danger of Risking Your Heart
The inherent risk of falling in love is why I adore romances, the ones I write and the one’s I gobble up by the dozens every month. I listen to sad, torchy “cowboy” songs about breakups and fear, and that final leap of faith that the lovers blindly make.
The Silver Dagger Scriptorium - The Danger of A Secret Life - Cate
Though Cate was newly pregnant when she hitchhiked into Indian Lake, she was befriended by Captain Redbeard and his wife, Julie, who own the Marina and the attached Marina Mini Mart.
When they asked her name, she didn’t give her real name, Susan Kramer, she said, “Cate Sullivan.” She had come up with it so naturally, and from that moment Cate began making her new life and for her, changing her name had been an important part.
Heidi Reads... - Excerpt
She put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. If she could stay here, kissing Trent, she didn’t have to think about nightmares and a murderous ex-husband. At this moment, she lived another lie—that she was worthy of having a real love with a man like Trent.
Singing Librarian Books - Review
"Lanigan’s characters are brought to life in a way that readers can easily relate to them. Readers will also thoroughly enjoy the delightful and enjoyable family dynamic, including fantastic kid characters. This story also has plenty of suspense and romance too. Readers will not want to miss this next instalment in this engaging series. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy contemporary romance stories with great family dynamics, as well as mystery."
Nicole's Book Musings - The Dangerous Side of Life in a Small Town
In PROTECTING THE SINGLE MOM, Trent makes reference to some of the reasons that Indian Lake has such a drug problem. These reasons are not fiction. They are fact.
One of the most notable is that residents of small towns have a tendency to believe that drug-lords would not be interested in their “little town.” After all, there aren’t that many people who would buy the drugs, right? A city offers more of that “kind” of person/addict—they think.
Hardcover Feedback - Review
"Protecting the Single Mom was an enjoyable read, one I think fans of contemporary fiction will enjoy. This story stands on its own, so you don't have to read previous books first, but I do want to read the earlier ones someday."
Becky on Books - Interview
Welcome, Catherine! What 5 things should readers know about you?
1. I’m a voracious reader. I wish I had more hours in the day to read even more, but I DO have to write.
2. I work full time and write full time if that’s possible—meaning 40 hours at each job give or take a few hours here and there to buy groceries.
3. I iron my sheets and pillowcases. It’s mindless work and I get a ton of ideas. You think it’s the spray starch? I use lavender scented.
4. I never, ever work anymore without my essential oils diffuser going right next to my computer.
5. My son and his family and then friends come first in my life. I’ll drop everything to help. Though I may pack my laptop on any and all trips.
Don't forget to enter the giveaway below, if you haven't already...
(Shores of Indian Lake #7)
Catherine Lanigan
Adult Contemporary Romance
April 1st 2017 by Harlequin Heartwarming
Getting involved shouldn't be this dangerous…
Cate Sullivan is no damsel in distress. She's kept herself and her son safe for six long years. Built a good life in Indian Lake. But now that her drug-dealing ex-husband is moving his operation here, that life is about to explode.
Her instincts tell her to trust Detective Trent Davis. That he's more than just a handsome cop doing his duty. The former Green Beret has even formed a fast bond with her son. But there's something he's not telling her. Some darkness that keeps him from giving in to the feelings she knows are growing between them. Cate trusts Trent to keep her safe, but the real question is whether he'll trust himself with her heart.
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Advanced Review for Protecting the Single Mom
This is an exceptional romantic fiction novel that inspires women to achieve their dreams and warms the hearts of the romantics. It is a beautifully well-written story with a clean context. It is suitable for anybody who loves a good romance and yearns to be inspired to make a change in their circumstances. - Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite
Catherine Lanigan is the international bestselling and award-winning author of forty published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile, as well as over half a dozen anthologies, including “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream”, “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul”, and more. Ms. Lanigan’s novels have been translated into dozens of languages including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. Ms. Lanigan’s novels are also available in E-books on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com, Apple Store, Mobi and Kobo. Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her Vietnam war-based novel, The Christmas Star, won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from Romantic Times Magazine and has also won Book of the Year Romance Gold Award from ForeWord Magazine as well as Book of the Year Romance from Reader’s Preference.
Lanigan is the author of a trilogy of non- fiction books regarding angelic intervention in human life: Angel Watch, Divine Nudges and Angel Tales published by HCI and Cedar Fort. Skyhorse published Lanigan’s “how-to” book on writing: Writing the Great American Romance Novel. Lanigan was tasked by the NotMYkid Foundation to write a non-fiction book addressing teen addictions. Ms. Lanigan’s first Young Adult adventure novel, The Adventures of Lillie and Zane: The Golden Flute, was published by Cedar Fort.
Currently, she has published seven novels in the Shores of Indian Lake series for Harlequin Heartwarming: Love Shadows, Heart’s Desire, A Fine Year for Love, Katia’s Promise, Fear of Falling and Sophie’s Path. Protecting the Single Mom pubs April, 2016. She has recently contracted for two more in the series: Wedding for Isabelle and A Bride for Mica.
As a cancer survivor, Ms. Lanigan is a frequent speaker at literary functions and book conventions as well as inspiring audiences with her real stories of angelic intervention from her Angel Tales series of books. She is an outspoken advocate for domestic violence and abuse and was honored by The National Domestic Violence Hotline in Washington, D.C. (THE EVOLVING WOMAN). She has been a guest on numerous radio programs including “Coast to Coast” and on television interview and talk show programs as well as blogs, podcasts and online radio interview programs.
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Urban Meyer suspended for three games by Ohio State
Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer was suspended for three games without pay in the wake of an...
Posted: Aug 23, 2018 12:23 PM
Updated: Aug 23, 2018 12:23 PM
Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer was suspended for three games without pay in the wake of an investigation into what he did about spousal abuse allegations leveled against former assistant coach Zach Smith, the university announced Wednesday night.
Athletic Director Gene Smith was suspended without pay from August 31 to September 16, according to a summary of the investigative findings and university actions.
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"Although neither Urban Meyer, nor Gene Smith condoned or covered up the alleged domestic abuse by Zach Smith, they failed to take sufficient management action relating to Zach Smith's misconduct and retained an assistant coach who was not performing as an appropriate role model for OSU student-athletes," the summary said.
Ohio State fired Zach Smith on July 23, three days after he was served with a civil protection order on behalf of his ex-wife, Courtney Smith. She has accused her former husband of abuse, including domestic violence in 2009 and 2015. Police looked into the 2015 allegations, but no formal charges were filed, officials said.
Meyer apologized to Ohio State fans, but did not mention Courtney Smith.
"I'm fully aware I'm ultimately responsible for this situation," Meyer said. "I followed my heart and not my head. At each juncture, I gave Zach Smith the benefit of the doubt."
The school said that Meyer is suspended through September 2 and for the games on September 1, 8, and 15 without pay. He lose six weeks pay, the school said.
Gene Smith is suspended without pay from August 31 to September 16.
"Coach Meyer and AD Gene Smith, although acting in good faith, did not report the (police) investigation of Zach Smith ... to (the Title IX) compliance (department) as we believe they should have," said Mary Jo White, who headed the investigation.
White said the compliance department would have been in the best position to assess whether to conduct an internal investigation.
In a statement, Zach Smith's attorney said his client should not have married Courtney Smith.
"Vengeance against her ex-husband regrettably resulted in collateral damage to Urban Meyer, Gene Smith & The Ohio State University," lawyer Brad Koffel said.
The suspension announcement followed an 11-hour meeting in which the Ohio State University Board of Trustees discussed the job status of the famed football coach and three-time national championship winner.
Ohio State put Meyer on paid leave August 1, saying it wanted to investigate exactly what he knew about the allegations against Zach Smith, a wide receivers coach.
The day after Smith's firing, Meyer told reporters that he knew about the 2009 allegation, but didn't know about the 2015 allegation.
Then Courtney Smith told Stadium, a sports network, that she told Meyer's wife, Shelley, about the alleged 2015 incident that year -- leading to speculation about whether the coach did know.
Ohio State, already embroiled in separate scandals involving alleged sex abuse by a now-deceased athletics doctor and a diving coach, put Meyer on leave and formed a group led by White, a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairwoman, to conduct an investigation.
Zach Smith told ESPN on August 3 that he indeed discussed the 2015 incident with Meyer as police investigated the matter. Meyer told him that "if I find out you hit her, you're done," Smith recalled to ESPN.
Meyer said Wednesday his relationship with Earle Bruce, the former coach and Meyers' mentor, likely impacted his judgment. Bruce was Zach Smith's grandfather.
"I did not know everything about Zach Smith and what Zach Smith was doing and the report made this clear," Meyer said. "I should have been more demanding of him, as I am of my players. ... I should have done more."
Smith and Meyer both said the coach could have done a better job at a Big Ten media day, when he said he knew about the 2009 incident involving Smith, but not the 2015 incident.
"He was not as complete and accurate on media day and didn't uphold the standard of the university on that day," Smith said.
Meyer faulted for failing to apologize to alleged victim
While Meyer offered an apology to "Buckeye nation," he drew the ire of critics for failing to properly apologize to Courtney Smith. When asked what he would say to her, Meyer instead addressed "everyone involved in this."
"My message for everyone involved in this, I'm sorry that we're in this situation," Meyer said. "And, uh, I'm just sorry we're in this situation."
To some, Meyer's response exhibited a lack of remorse.
"The fact that he could not mention the victim's name, Courtney Smith -- he was asked specifically about her, said he felt sorry for everyone involved," Christine Brennan, a sports columnist for USA Today and a CNN sports analyst, told CNN's Alisyn Camerota on Thursday morning.
"Just an incredibly poor performance, Alyson, by a man in 2018 who should know better and who should be very lucky today that he kept his job."
Meyer has one of the best college football winning percentages of all time, with 188 wins and only 34 losses in 17 years.
He had brief but successful coaching stints at Bowling Green University and the University of Utah, then won two national championships with the Florida Gators before coming to Ohio State in 2012.
He won a third national championship, with the Buckeyes, in 2015.
Meyer took the helm at Ohio State, one of the country's winningest programs, from Luke Fickell, a longtime Ohio State assistant who ascended to the top job for a year after the once-heralded championship coach Jim Tressel resigned.
An NCAA investigation found Tressel knew several players, including his star quarterback, had swapped memorabilia for tattoos and other benefits, but failed to report it.
The Buckeyes' football season opener is September 1 against Oregon State. Offensive coordinator Ryan Day is the acting head coach. Ohio State was voted No. 5 in the Associated Press preseason poll. It is No. 3 in the coaches' poll.
The allegations against Zach Smith
The abuse allegations became public July 23, when college football reporter Brett McMurphy posted details of the alleged 2009 and 2015 incidents on Facebook.
Courtney Smith told Stadium that in 2009, when Meyer and Zach Smith coached at the University of Florida, Zach Smith "picked me up by my shirt and threw me up against the wall" during an argument at home.
She asked prosecutors not to press charges against her then-husband under pressure from his family and an attorney who represented members of the football team, she told Stadium.
Meyer acknowledged in July that he know about the 2009 incident, and said he and Shelley Meyer "actually both got involved because of our relationship with that family and advised counseling and wanted to help as we moved forward."
Zach Smith, grandson of the Hall of Fame former Ohio State head coach Earle Bruce, and his wife moved to the Columbus area in 2012, and "everything went out of control," Courtney Smith told Stadium.
She felt the pressure of his job forced him into a toxic lifestyle, and he became abusive when questioned, she said.
Courtney Smith separated from him in 2015 after eight years of marriage. Later that year. Zach Smith came to her house wanting to take their son, but it wasn't his parenting night. She told him no, she recalled.
"He took me and shoved me up against the wall with his hands around my neck -- something he did very often. My daughter was clinging to my leg," she told Stadium.
She called police after he left with their son, but Zach Smith was never charged, she said. "I don't know what happened," she added.
In an interview this month with Sports Radio 105.7 FM The Zone, in Columbus, Zach Smith said he and Courtney Smith had a volatile relationship, but he denied allegations of physical abuse.
"I never hit her. ...I never got charged," he said. "I got investigated twice, and no charges ever came about it because I didn't do anything physically to harm her."
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On Trump's Strange endorsement
Exclusive: Alan Keyes targets 'cohorts of wickedness' working against Roy Moore
By Alan Keyes
Published August 10, 2017 at 7:26pm
The headline read "Trump-McConnell smackdown foreshadows fury in 2018 primaries." But toward the end of the story comes a telling observation:
A funny thing just happened on the way to this 2018 showdown, however. While pro-Trump Republicans Roy Moore and Mo Brooks are challenging appointed GOP Sen. Luther Strange in this month's Republican primary in the special election in Alabama to complete the term of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Strange just won Trump's enthusiastic endorsement.
On Tuesday, I published an article endorsing Judge Roy Moore. For years he has stood fast for America's founding principles and the Constitution framed to implement them. As the elected chief justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, he courageously represented the God-endowed right of the people of his state to honor God, as well as their rightful power to reflect that respect in the conduct of their self-government. These are safeguarded and reserved to them by the U.S. Constitution's Ninth and 10th amendments, respectively.
The First Amendment explicitly deprives the federal government of lawful authority to abridge the free exercise of religion. In defiance of this constitutional provision, a federal judge ordered Chief Justice Moore to remove a monument featuring the Bible's Ten Commandments from the grounds of the Supreme Court of Alabama. Aside from his own defiance, the judge's order also required that Chief Justice Moore violate the language of the Constitution's 14th Amendment. That language effectively forbids the officials of any state to "enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States."
A thoughtful man, thoroughly cognizant of his duty to the U.S. Constitution, his state and its people, Moore refused the federal judge's blatantly anti-constitutional demand. So, an ungodly coalition of forces engineered Chief Justice Moore's removal from office. It brought minions of the GOP's elitist faction cohort (one of whom was later rewarded for his pains with a seat on the federal bench) into line with the rabidly leftist Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC), notorious for its slanderous attacks on conservative individuals and organizations.
This ungodly axis succeeded in carrying out its blatantly anti-constitutional agenda. For his adherence to the plainly stated requirements of the U.S. Constitution, Chief Justice Moore was removed from office, in what amounted to a "Star Chamber" proceeding, substantively devoid of any lawful cause for its action. Some years later, as that same lawless coalition moved to impose acceptance of so-called "gay marriage" on America's resistant body politic, Roy Moore was again elected to be chief justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. Again, he stood fast in his duty to act with deliberate diligence, in pursuance of his duty to the U.S. Constitution and the citizens of Alabama. This time it involved the Alabama Judiciary's response to the SCOTUS' Obergefell decision, purporting to make acceptance of so-called "gay marriage" the "law of the land" throughout the United States.
The same ungodly coalition, representing the same collusion of elitist faction forces, again engineered Chief Justice Moore's official demise. This time their legally suspect methods included an outcome that not only aimed to nullify Judge Moore's tenure of office, but to leave him in an official no-man's land intended to deprive him of any means of earning a living. Though conceived with greater sophistication than the purge practices of old Soviet Communism, this outcome gave off the stench of party dictatorship, which is not content to remove opponents from power, but seeks to destroy their livelihood and, by implication, their very lives.
Earlier this year, when then-Gov. Bentley was considering people to replace Jeff Sessions, I wrote a blog post asking "Will Bentley replace Sessions with a token of true hope?" In it I wrote that "Roy Moore effectively represents all Americans who care about preserving the premises of God-endowed right rooted … in 'the laws of nature and of Nature's God.'" The elitist faction cohorts presently in control of the leadership in both the Democratic and Republican parties quietly share the aim of severing the United States of America from its roots in the God-revering principles of the Declaration of Independence. They agree in their desire to repress and remove from our politics all the voices that refuse to surrender those principles, and the respect for God's authority that substantiates them.
Unless people of good faith revive that respect, and rediscover what it takes to elect leaders who will represent us in doing so, there is no hope America's constitutional self-government will survive. It's all well and good to entertain the hope that someone not really committed to those principles will be miraculously transformed by God to serve them. But how can this be anything more than willful, wishful thinking when it involves working with unprincipled elitist faction leaders to thwart the political success of candidates like Judge Moore, who have not only said what people want to hear, but walked into the fiery furnace to act accordingly?
It has been said that evil triumphs when good people do nothing. How much more does it triumph when people who profess to care about what is right and good stand idly by as outstanding people who share and champion their views are attacked for bearing witness to truth? How much more does it triumph when these proven champions are battered aside by cohorts of wickedness, with strangely enthusiastic cooperation from quarters that are purportedly opposed to their assault on the premises of America's liberty?
Should we simply ignore this evidence of crafty doublemindedness? Or should we ponder the fact that our fallible human judgment may have mistaken the gilded work of our own hands for a fit token of God's hope, when instead what we have uplifted may be, like the biblical golden calf, an idol that cries out to God for judgment.? Good-sounding words, or damaging wounds, inflicted by those intent on denying our nation's dependence on God: Which are the truer witnesses of good faith? A billion dollars, or one steadfast voice, persistent through all travails, urging us to lean, as our nation's founders did, on the authority of God: Which is the greater treasure, in this our time of greatest need?
Once a high-level Reagan-era diplomat, Alan Keyes is a long-time leader in the conservative movement. He is well-known as a staunch pro-life champion and an eloquent advocate of the constitutional republic, including respect for the moral basis of liberty and self-government. He has worked to promote an approach to politics based on the initiative of citizens of goodwill consonant with the with the principles of God-endowed natural right.
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Wells past, present and future
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Wells Civic Society
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Plaque Awards
Wells Civic Society Plaques are awarded to recognise distinctive features of the City, whether it may be people of merit who have been associated with the City (Blue Plaques), buildings or streets with a distinctive history or association (Architectural Awards), as well as local businesses (Indoor Plaques) that have made a long term contribution to the life of the City.
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Forthcoming Plaques - 2018
An addition to our existing series of six rectangular plaques that tell the architectural history of the more famous streets in Wells. This one will be placed in The Liberty.
The Blue Plaques are a series being installed across the city by Wells Civic Society with financial support from Wells Rotary Club.
The Wells gallows
All the first seven Blue Plaques installed in Wells are cheerful – but No 8 is not. It commemorates the Wells gallows and reads: “Near here during the 17th and 18th centuries stood the place of public execution for hanging, drawing, quartering and burning at the stake.”
The Reverend Clare Cowlin from St Cuthbert’s in Wells was present for the unveiling of the plaque off the Glastonbury Road at Keward and said: “We cannot name the hundreds who died here, but we can honour them as individuals, known to God whose own son died like a criminal on the cross,” and led the Lord’s Prayer.
Civic society vice-chair Philip Welch read a report from the Bath Journal about an execution at Keward of a woman called Susannah Bruford who had poisoned her husband.
“She was brought from the room where she was imprisoned into the yard of the Star Inn at Wells and was seated on the sledge with a hurdle thereon and a barrel of pitch. “She was dressed in a black gown and had a black hood placed over her head. From thence she was taken to the place of execution and being brought to the stake spent half an hour with a clergyman in prayer. She was then set upon the stool in order to put the halter about her neck to strangle her. She prayed very fervently and begged for mercy and standing two or three minutes then dropped a black handkerchief which she held in her hand as a signal and was executed at about 25 minutes after five o’clock.
Soon after she was launched into eternity the faggots were placed around her and a barrel of pitch set under them. Two hoops of iron were put around her body and nailed to the stake to keep it up while it was consuming. Before she was quite dead the faggots were set upon the fire and they burnt for nearly an hour with a great fury by which time she was consumed to ashes. There was a small coffin to put her remains in. A prodigious concourse of people appeared as spectators of this dismal scene.”
Mr Welch thanked Mark and James Vear of Vear Construction for providing the stone and building this splendid plinth.
“Also Jon Jefferies who did much of the work including the planning application, Clare Blackmore and David Mather for helping with the research.”
The Rib and Elizabeth Goudge
An author who helped inspire the Harry Potter books has been commemorated in Wells. J K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, said Elizabeth Goudge’s Little White Horse was her favourite book as a child and one of the very few with direct influence on her series about the boy wizard. Elizabeth was an English author of novels, short stories and children's books who won the Carnegie Medal for British children's books in 1946 for The Little White Horse. She was a best-selling author in both the UK and the US from the 1930s into the 1970s. Elizabeth was born in the Tower House on St Andrew Street, Wells, in April 1900.
Elizabeth wrote City of Bells based on Wells and Wells Cathedral in 1936, then followed with Sister of the Angels and Henrietta’s House, both set in the fictional city of Torminster, which was really Wells.
Three years later her father was made head of the Wells Theological College and the family moved across St Andrew Street to The Rib, because that house was owned by the Church of England.
On March 9th a Blue Plaque was unveiled in her honour on the perimeter wall of The Rib, which sits next to the east end of Wells Cathedral with views over the Bishop’s Palace gardens. In 1989 the Church of England sold The Rib which has just been restored by the present owners David Morgan-Hewitt and Paul Dickinson.
Elizabeth wrote: “No child can have lived in lovelier homes than my first two homes or in a more enchanted city.”
“The plaque will hopefully encourage more people to read this celebrated author’s books,” said Paul.
“When we bought this historic house we appreciated how special and unique it is.
“We are happy to share it with local charities and continue the tradition of people enjoying convivial company here, which has been going on for 600 years.”
Brine's Brush Factory
After the unveiling: From left to right, Chris Winter, John Devane, Geoff Haskins from Wells Rotary Club, Clare Blackmore and Sarah Villiers
Over the years many people have wondered why 7a Portway in Wells looks so different from neighbouring houses. The answer is that No 7a stands on the site of the entrance to Brine’s brush factory.
There were several brush factories in Wells during Victorian times. They appeared to have been set up in response to growing demands for improved hygiene in the diary industry. A range of brushes was required to clean the dairies and the processing factories from which cheese and other milk products were distributed. One of the largest was the Cow & Gate factory which was in Glastonbury Road opposite where Wells police station is now. Now the Brine’s site has been marked with a blue plaque installed by Wells Civic Society.
Albert Brine bought the Portway site in 1869 and set up the brush factory which prospered well into the 20th century. Then Tom Morgan bought the property in the 1950s, demolished the factory and built No 7a as two storeys with office space on the ground floor and a flat above. Now a house, the present owner John Devane said: “I would like to thank the civic society for marking the old factory site. “It is important to inform residents about pieces of local history that are not well known.”
This is the sixth blue plaque installed in the city and more are planned during 2018 said civic society vice-chairman Philip Welch, who is leading the project.
“We are grateful for the support of Wells Rotary Club, who are paying half the cost of the blue plaques,” said Philip, “also to Sarah Villiers from Wells Museum for her detailed research into the history of Brine’s brush factory.”
Barclay's Bank
The Blue Plaque on Barclays bank in Wells Market Place was unveiled by manager Alison Potter, after a witty poem read by Town Crier Len Sweales.
The plaque records how the notorious Judge Jeffreys came to Wells and tried 542 people in one day in 1685 for joining the Duke of Monmouth’s rebellion against King James II. All but one, were convicted and 94 executed.
“It is good to take part in celebrating and recording the history of Wells,” said Alison Potter before unveiling the plaque. “We had comments from people even before the plaque was unveiled. The Duke of Monmouth was the Protestant illegitimate son of Charles II. When Charles died, his Roman Catholic brother James II ascended the throne, but was unpopular and Monmouth used this as an opportunity to overthrow the King and claim the crown for himself. However his army, which reached 6,000 men at one stage was mainly formed of poor armed peasants and were soundly defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor at Westonzoyland in Somerset.
The Swan Hotel
Time for bubbly: Philip Welch and Kevin Newton of the Swan Hotel celebrate the unveiling of the plaque with Wells Town Crier Len Sweales.
Did you know that King Henry VII, Winston Churchill and Queen Anne of Denmark have all stayed at the Swan in Wells? Most people don’t, which is one reason for installing a blue plaque listing some of the hotel’s most famous guests
“We want to record interesting pieces of our city’s history for local people,” said Civic Society vice-chairman Philip Welch, who is leading the project. “Also we hope the plaques will prove an added attraction for the visitors who are critical to the economy of Wells.”
W.G. Grace Visit
English cricket legend W.G. Grace has been honoured by Wells Civic Society.
However when the great batsman came to what is now Wells Recreation Ground in 1867 he was out for a mere three runs.
His visit is now recorded by a blue plaque on the playing field’s wall, unveiled by the Chairman of Gloucestershire Cricket Club and WGG expert Rex Body.
The Crown: Bert Phillips Photographers
A 20th century mid-Somerset photographer has been honoured with a blue plaque. This tribute to Bert Phillips has been installed on the building in Wells Market Place where he worked for almost 40 years in the last century. It was a photographic studio and shop from 1855 to 1979 before becoming part of the Crown hotel. The last owner was Hilda Southwood whose son Alan unveiled the plaque on November 22, 2016.
“Mother worked at the photographic studio all her life and donated many old photographs and negatives to Wells Museum on her retirement,” said Alan.
“She and Dad, together with Uncle Bert (Phillips) would be very pleased the old firm is not forgotten.”
Edgar Wright director of Hot Fuzz
Hollywood film director Edgar Wright returned to Wells Blue School, where he was a student from 1985-92, to unveil a blue plaque commemorating his achievements. In July 2016 the plaque was placed on the outside wall of the school’s reception where it can inspire current students to pursue their dreams.
Edgar’s movies include Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz (which was mainly filmed in Wells), The World’s End and Scott Pilgrim v the World. He also co-wrote Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn and the screenplay for Ant-Man. He now lives in Los Angeles.
INDOOR PLAQUES
Fisher family jewellery shop
Personal service is key to the long lasting success of the Fisher family’s jewellery shop in Wells. They tell the story of a customer who left her clock for repair saying “I will be back next week to collect it.” In fact she returned 30 years later after moving to Australia, marrying, divorcing and returning to Fisher’s to collect the clock, which of course was waiting for her.
The shop was founded in 1919 by Leon Fisher, the great grandfather of the present boss Marcus, in the High Street premises now occupied by Specsavers. Later the Fishers moved next door to where they are now.
To mark almost a century of service the Fishers were presented with the latest in a series of commemorative plaques given by Wells Civic Society as part of their campaign to support the long-standing family businesses that give the city its unique character as a shopping centre.
“One reason we are still here is the clock and jewellery repair side of the business,” said Marcus. “Many of the big chains don’t offer our this service. Here you meet the person who will actually do the repair.”
His father Paul is officially retired but still does the clock repairs and recalls how five generations of the family used to wind the Wells Cathedral clock three times a day from the early 1920s to 2012. Now it is electric.
Leon the Barber
Wells Civic Society vice-chairman Philip Welch takes to the barber’s chair to present the plaque to Leon Tooze
Back in 1959 we had only two TV channels, the average house cost £2,410 and Leon Tooze started work as a barber. Now 73, he is still going strong with no plans to retire.
“I love my work and have a real camaraderie with my customers,” said Leon.
“They come from as far away as Cheddar, Somerset and Crewkerne to my shop in Wells. I am loyal to my regulars and have no thoughts about retiring as long as my health is OK.”
Working on his feet for four hours at a time helps keep Leon fit. His first job was at Mike Howe’s barber shop in Street High Street from 1959. Then in 1964 he took over an existing barbers in St Cuthbert Street, Wells, which was once the local Labour Party offices, where he remains to this day.
Now Leon has been presented with a plaque to mark running his own barber business for more than 53 years – the longest in the city – by Philip Welch on behalf of Wells Civic Society.
“You get to know a lot of people,” Leon said. “I reckon I knew at least half the people of Wells back in the 70s and 80s before the population grew.” Leon believes one reason for the longevity of his business is that he cuts his customers’ hair the way they want it done. “Too often hairdressers think you should look like the latest fashion fad. Nothing is worse than seeing an older gentleman with a young man’s cut,” said Leon. “It is wonderful that the civic society has recognised my long service to the men of Wells. Thank you.”
Basil Powell Shoes
Wells has had a shoe shop at the top of Broad Street since 1863.
The George family ran it for several generations but after the Second World War the shop was bought by Clarks of Street who ran it under their Peter Lord brand. Then in 1969 Clarks sold the shop to one of their employees, Basil Powell, under whose name it still trades, and run since 1989 by his son Robert and wife Sarah.
Now they have been presented with a plaque by Wells Civic Society to mark the shop’s more than 150 years of service to the city. The society’s chair, Chris Winter said: “Independent businesses are so important to the city. Not only to its economic prosperity but they make a vital contribution to the community too. “Customers are fellow residents and visitors who are valued, and Robert and Sarah engage in many aspects of city life. “They also respect and enhance the historic built environment of Wells with well kept shop fronts, in particular the clues to the history of businesses like the well maintained mosaic doorway of Basil Powell Shoes".
”Robert thanked the Civic Society and said: “We are proud of Wells which is a great place for independent businesses. We are unique with a loyal customer base offering a personal fitting service and we stock lots of brands for people with uncomfortable feet.”
Sarah, who was brought up in Paris, met Robert at a dinner party and they have two grown-up daughters.
db+PAUL
Not many businesses can say they have worked in Wells for 150 years.One that may is the Paul family whose care for buildings in the city began in the late 1800s. Now Wells Civic Society has marked this achievement by presenting a commemorative plaque to Jim Paul, the present owner, who said: “This is a great honour and the plaque will have pride of place in our offices.”It was presented by Philip Welch, the civic society’s vice-chair, who explained: “This is the latest in a series of plaques we are giving as part of our campaign to support long-standing family businesses in Wells.
”According to an advertisement in the Wells Journal, William Paul started the firm of W & H Paul after 17 years working as a painter, decorator and paperhanger. The firm began trading on July 29, 1893 from 16 South Street.
William married Harriet Tripp and it is likely that the name of the firm came from their partnership. They produced 11 children and Harry Paul, their sixth child, took over the running of the business around 1918, having returned from South Africa where he had learnt his craft as a sign-writer and gilder.
Harry ran the business from 2 St Cuthbert Street, where he and his wife Rose brought up four children, Madeline, Jack, George and Sybil. On Harry’s retirement in the 1950s, Madeline, Jack and George continued to run the business, which had developed into building and renovation contractors.
George however, having been apprenticed to his father, continued the sign-writing part of the business. A memorable commission was the restoration of the quarter-jacks and the repainting of the face of the Wells Cathedral clock in 1959. This included gilding the clock hands with gold leaf.
The W & H Paul business continued at premises in 38 Market Street, from where refurbishment of many of the important buildings in Wells was undertaken. The business ceased trading on the retirement of Madeline, Jack and George in 1990.
In the meantime, George’s son Jim qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1980. Jim became a partner in Davis Blackburn & Partners and opened a new Chartered Building Surveyors’ office in Wells in 1982. The office was located in Rock House, occupying two rooms on the first floor. As the workload increased, new larger offices were acquired at 44 High Street, Wells in 1984 and additional staff recruited. Jim became a Fellow of the RICS in 1989 and the business continued to flourish. Eventually these premises became too small and the business moved in 2007 to their present base in St Cuthbert Street.
Following the retirement of the founding partners, the name of the firm was changed in 2009 to db+PAUL to reflect the ownership.
Browne's Garden Centre
Napoleon Bonaparte ruled Europe and his demise at the Battle of Waterloo was seven years in the future when Browne’s garden business was founded in Wells. The date was 1808 when Emmanuel Browne opened a nursery on a large site off New Street. Later the family opened the Priory Nursery in Tucker Street, where Higos now have an office, and The Flower Basket shop at 20 High Street. Then in 1974 Lionel Browne moved the business to the present Browne’s Garden Centre on the Glastonbury road at Keward.
“We are thrilled to receive this award,” said the current owner Jonathan Browne, “and hopefully one of our three sons will take over the business from me in due course. We offer a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere and are always happy to give expert advice.”
The plaque was presented by Philip Welch, the Civic Society’s vice-chair, who said: “Surely Browne’s must be Wells’ oldest family business. It is a remarkable record. “We are also delighted to give this plaque because independent businesses maintain the character of a place and are much more likely to support the community than national chain cafes and shops.”
Earthcraft Shop
Opening the long standing Earthcraft shop was a family idea.
“My sister thought I would be good at running a shop and my brother suggested selling crafts as well as cards,” said Julie Romeo who has run Earthcraft since she opened it in 1979 and has no plans to stop now.
“I will never be a millionaire but it’s great fun. I love talking to people, helping them and it keeps the wolf from the door.”
To mark her 38 years’ service to local people at the shop in Priory Road, Julie was presented with a commemorative plaque by Wells Civic Society.
30 Year Family Dentist Practice in Wells
Richard and Sue Leworthy have been running Rock House Dental Practice for over 30 years and were delighted to receive a plaque which has pride of place in their reception area. Rock House is a Grade II listed building and the Leworthy’s have taken great care to preserve many of the historical architectural features of the 1740s building, the whole of which is used on a daily basis.
Wells Film Centre
Chris Winter, in February 2016, presents the indoor plaque to Sally Cooper watched by other members of the Cooper family
Derek Cooper founded the film centre 24 years earlier. It has grown from one screen to three and switched from celluloid packed in big cans to digital technology with the films arriving online.
“This is a very special award,” said Derek, “and all of us at Wells Film Centre are touched by this recognition from the civic society.”
The Protec team look on as Wells Civic Society vice-chairman Philip Welch presents the indoor plaque to Debbie Bevan in August 2016.
The “three shops in one” family business of Queen Street in Wells have been recognised for serving the city since 1983, and helping to give the city its unique character as a shopping centre.
“We are absolutely delighted with this award,” said Debbie Bevan, who co-manages the shop with her 29-year-old son Richard and runs to work in the morning from home in Coxley.
The Liberty and East Liberty
The latest of the architectural plaques has been unveiled at the Liberty in Wells. This road has been of historical significance for many centuries and contains several buildings of note. The unveiling ceremony was attended by representatives of the Rotary Club of Wells, Wells Voice, the Cathedral and Cathedral School, the Museum and the City Council, together with the owner of the wall on which it was installed and members of the Civic Society. We are grateful to everyone for their support.
The Liberty refers to the area of land, including the Cathedral, which until 1866 was free of the bishop’s jurisdiction. The oldest fabric lies within Ritchie Hall, rebuilt in 1884 but containing six 12th century piers of the former Canon’s Barn. The adjacent house, named after Polydor Vergill, the humanist scholar and non-resident Archdeacon (1508-46), also has 15th century details.
The splendid corner property, Cedars House, was designed by Thomas Paty in 1758, and became the Tudway family’s home: it contains rich plasterwork by Thomas Stocking and much original joinery, notably the great staircase.
Opposite here the lofty stone boundary wall which enclosed the Deanery garden plays a vital part of the townscape. Towards its west end a gap reveals the Canon’s houses built in the late 1960s.
The eastern section of the Liberty’s features the elegant Claver Morris House which was built for an eminent local physician in the early 18th century.
Further down, behind high walls, the large 15th century house is the Dean’s lodging. Most of these properties are now occupied by Wells Cathedral school.
Almshouses in Wells
1. Llewellyn’s and Charles’ Almshouses
Established in 1636, these buildings date from 1887, with an older unit at the far end of the left-hand range. The style and layout, with its regularity and prominent chimneys, is reminiscent of traditional almshouse design, and creates a dignified urban space.
2. Wells Old Almshouses
In the churchyard, behind you, is the principal Wells group of buildings originally for ‘the indigent poor”. Bubwith’s, the oldest almshouse endowment in Somerset, was founded in 1436 by the bishop of that name, and include a chapel and Guildhall, still in use. Bubwith’s faces Chamberlain Street, with a projecting porch, which originally spanned a small waterway. Facing the church is the delightful small-scale range of Still’s founded in 1615, and behind them are Willes’ (1777) and Bricke’s (1637).
3. Harper’s almshouses
In Chamberlain Street are Harper’s Almshouses of 1726, now in private hands. The two-storeyed painted front retains two of the original stone-mullioned windows. A small tablet set into the front wall records the foundation for “…. 5 poor old decayed Wooll-combers of this parish ….” – a proviso which no longer applies. In the centuries before the introduction of the welfare state, almshouses (provided by private generosity) were important in taking care of elderly citizens; occupants had to be upright characters who had lived in the city, and has been regular attenders of the parish church of St Cuthbert.
Bekynton's New Works
This row on the north side of the Market Place was provided by Bishop Bekynton in 1451-52. He had planned to build a complete square but only this side was constructed. It is known as “Bekynton’s New Works”.
The Conduit
The present water fountain was erected by the city corporation to replace an earlier mediaeval conduit built by Bishop Bekynton in 1451 and demolished in 1797.
Near the present water fountain stood the High Cross built by Bishop Knight in 1542 with money bequeathed by Dean Woleman to replace an earlier 14th century cross. It was used for important civic occasions and by market traders until demolished in 1783
From 1661 until demolished in 1779, a long rectangular pillared market house stood in the centre of the Market Place. The upper storey comprised two rooms – one the Council Chambers/Exchequer, which was also used as a courthouse and the other a wool store. The ground floor housed a fire engine. Its construction marked the final relocation of the market from the High Street to the present site.
Sadler Street and Brown's Gate
From the mid 13th century Sadler street has been the main entry to the city from the north. Known earlier as Canons Street, Cheap Street and High Street, it was a favorite place for the establishment of Coaching Inns and Taverns – some still trading. The west side of the street was developed first in the 13th century, whilst the east side adjacent to the churchyard was built only after the construction of the Precinct wall.
A. Brown’s Gate. This was built by Bishop Beckynton c. 1450 on the site of the earlier churchyard steps, as was the Ancient Gatehouse Hotel. It pierces the mid-14th century Precinct Wall around the Cathedral Churchyard and became a popular shortcut for traffic into Wells until closed c. 1970.
B. The White Hart Hotel. There was an earlier building on this site from 1301 to c. 1497. This inn was first known as “The Hertehed” and by 1706 as “The White Hart”. Parts of the structure are original, but the frontage dates from c. 1908.
C. 15-17 Sadler Street. There was an Inn here known as the “Flower De Luce” from 1605 – 1760. It was then renamed the “Mitre Inn” but has since closed.
D. The Swam Hotel. First mentioned in 1422 and called a “Great Inn”. Being an important Coaching Inn, it was rebuilt in 1769 by Charles Tudway, Mayor and the Member of Parliament for Wells.
The High Street dates from the 12th Century, the wider middle section of the street becoming the main market area. In 1201, King John granted the right to hold a weekly market and five fairs annually also took place here.
A Middle Row was built in the centre of the widest part of the street in 1571 to accommodate the butchers’ and fishmongers’ shambles. The following year a Town Hall was erected at the upper end of the row opposite modern numbers 27 and 29 High Street over the fish shambles. In 1591 the fish shambles were replaced by the first city prison. The prison was moved in 1606 to what is now the City Arms where it remained until the 19th Century.
In an earlier building close to where you are standing, a linen hall was established in 1571 for the twice-yearly linen fairs. The Corporation established the city exchequer and the Town Clerk’s office here in 1599, following the grant of the City’s royal charter in 1589.
Most of the main city traders lived and worked in the High Street, and here most of the important inns were situated. In 1700 there were 13 inns in the upper part of the street of which only the King’s Head now remains as an inn.
With the demolition of the Middle Row in 1767, to ease traffic flow, the market finally moved to today’s Market Place.
Until 1840 and the creation of Priory Road, the main entry to Wells from Glastonbury was via Southover and St John Stree, named after the Priory of the Hospital of St John the Baptist, founded c. 1220 by Bishop Jocelyn and his brother Bishop Hugh of Lincoln. The Priory was a religious community dedicated to worship, nursing the sick, and helping the poor and the disabled. It comprised the Prior and ten Brothers.
The Priory was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539, but the main Priory buildings survived until 1859, being then demolished and replaced by the Central School, whose buildings still exist but are now converted into dwellings. The adjacent house, called The Priory, was probably the Prior’s lodging, and contains significant mediaeval remains.
Guardhouse Lane
Guardhouse Lane takes its name from its eighteenth-century guardhouse. The Napoleonic Wars of the late 1790s and early 1800s saw a new warfare of mass armies and large fleets. This made necessary the first serious attempt to house prisoners-of-war in specially built prisons or prison camps, as on Dartmoor or at Norman Cross near Peterborough. Captured French soldiers and sailors were landed at southern ports and marched about 20 miles a day, lodging en route at specially constructed staging-posts.
Wells Guardhouse was the last overnight stop for other ranks before reaching the newly enlarged Stapleton Prison, Bristol.
Originally called Wet Lane and subsequently Water Lane, this finally became Broad Street when widened from a modest 3.5 metres to its present size in 1838. At that time the early buildings opposite here were demolished and replaced with those now forming the frontage; the street was also continued to the completely new Priory Road to create a more direct route to Glastonbury. Broad Street is part of the main shopping area of Wells, and remains an important thoroughfare through the city.
In the eleventh century the street was the site of an early market in Wells. By the fourteenth century some of the buildings were occupied by dyers producing purple from woad, and in 1426-7 there are records of five properties registered in Water Lane. By 1821 Water Lane had a smithy, the Bulls Head Inn, and at the junction with High Street, Jacob’s Well. In 1858 No 1 Broad Street, part of this building, was sold for £58.
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The Danish climate is moderated by the warm Gulf Stream and is therefore milder than surrounding Scandinavian countries. Denmark has four distinct season. The spring months, April to May, are the mildest, while the summer months of June, July and August are the hottest. Autumn, from September to November, tends to be rainy and more overcast. Winter runs from December to March and is normally cold, with frost and snow.
Denmark is located in the North Temperate Zone and has a mean temperature of 7.7˚C (46˚F) . Statistically, February is the coldest month (mean 0.0˚C/32˚F) and August the warmest (mean 15.7˚C/ 60˚F).
The prevailing wind is westerly, which means that the west coast of Denmark receives more rainfall than the rest of the country. The annual rain fall in Denmark averages 61 cm (24 in) of precipitation.
Sea temperatures
Denmark is surrounded by coastline and swimming in the sea is a popular pastime. The seawater temperature around Denmark, from June to August, is between 17˚C (63˚F) and 22˚C (72˚F). In August, this can rise to around 25˚C (77˚F).
An island kingdom
Denmark is made up of the mainland peninsula called Jutland and over 400 scattered islands. The largest of Denmark’s islands, Sealand, is where you’ll find the capital city, Copenhagen.
Neighbouring countries
Denmark is part of Scandinavia and shares a similar geography with the south of Sweden, to which it is attached via the Oresund Bridge, and Germany, with which it shares a land border.
Coast-to-coast
Apart from the 68km-long border (42 miles) with Germany to the south, Denmark is surrounded entirely by water. The furthest you can be from the coast at any point in Denmark is only 52km (32 miles). At its West Coast, it touches The North Sea and this coastline is dominated by long, windswept stretches of sand and dunes. The North Coast runs up into the Kattegat and Skagerrak seas and is also a dynamic coast, with some of Northern Europe’s biggest shifting sand dunes. To the east, you’ll find a more sheltered coast and the calm waters of the Baltic Sea.
Well-known islands
Around 80 of Denmark’s 407 islands are populated. Some of Denmark’s main islands include Funen, Lolland, Falster and Bornholm, which lies off the coast of Sweden. The island of Møn is famous for its towering white cliffs, the highest in Denmark.
The Kingdom of Denmark also includes the enormous, self-governing territory of Greenland, situated near North America and the autonomous territory of the Faroe Islands.
Total area: 43.098km²
Total length of coastline: 7.314km (4545 miles)
Highest point: 170,086m (Møllehøj)
Biggest lake: Arresø (39,5km²)
Longest river: Gudenå (158km/ 98 miles)
Agriculture: 67 %
Forest and heathland: 16 %
Cities, roads and construction: 10 %
Lake, meadow and marsh: 7 %
Copenhagen (Greater metropolitan area): 1,213000 inhabitants
Aarhus: 252,000 inhabitants
Odense: 169,000 inhabitants
Aalborg: 105,000 inhabitants
Esbjerg: 71,000 inhabitants
Knowing your Ås from your Æs!
The national language of Denmark is Danish, a Germanic language. Danish has three special characters that come at the end of the alphabet: Æ, Ø and Å. The letter Å can also be written as AA, and you will notice many Danish cities start with this combination, such as Aalborg and Aarhus.
Speaking English in Denmark
Danish people tend to have a very good level of English and it is easy to get around the country, even if you don’t speak Danish. You will find that Danes are happy to stop and help you in English. Foreign language films are always shown in the original version with Danish subtitles, both in cinemas and on television.
Where are all the people?!
Though it doesn’t seem like it, Denmark is the most densely populated country in Northern Europe, with 128 residents per km². Only 20% of its landmass is populated and nearly 20% of the population lives in the capital, Copenhagen.
Danish age demographics
Denmark’s population of 5.5 million people is divided into the following age groups:
0 to 19-years-old: 24.4 %
20 to 59-years-old: 52.5 %
60 and above: 23 %
In 2009, life expectancy for men was 76.5 years and 80.8 years for women.
Middle-age masterpieces
Danish churches, and in particular village churches, house an impressive wealth of visible murals and frescos. Around 1,800 of Denmark’s 2,400 churches date as far back as the Middle Ages and church frescos have been uncovered in over 600 of them so far. This is estimated to be the highest concentration of surviving church murals anywhere in the world.
Public paintings
Many murals were uncovered in the 19th and 20th centuries from under layers of lime and restored, having been hidden for centuries. They are a unique and easily accessible attraction and they’re free to admire. The oldest frescos date back to the 12th century and were painted in the Romanesque style by artists from elsewhere in Europe. The frescos painted from the 14th century onwards are Gothic, a style favoured by native Danish painters. These frescos are an extremely valuable Danish cultural and artistic resource.
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How a toilet can help keep children in school
In rural communities in the Solomon Islands, clean water and toilets can be hard to come by.
The numbers are stark. Fewer than four in every five children here have a toilet at home and most schools lack these facilities as well.
A lack of access to water and toilets can seriously interfere with children’s education.
Due to a lack of education on good hygiene practices many children miss school regularly due to bouts of diarrhoea. Girls often drop out of school when they reach puberty because of embarrassment and the lack of private places to maintain their dignity.
Mr Eddie Gideon, the principal of a rural school, has seen the problems first-hand. He used to be concerned that his students would miss classes as they needed to walk to the river for drinking water or into the bush if they needed to use the toilet while at school.
Fortunately the community has partnered with the Honiara School Water Sanitation and Hygiene project to build water and toilet facilities for the students and the surrounding community to use.
Having access to clean water and toilets has meant the students can spend more time in class. They’ve also learned about basic hygiene practices. At school, the students now wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating – and they’re sharing these habits with their families.
“Now the children are looking much healthier than they used to and there is less sickness and skin diseases,” says Mr Gideon.
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Having access to clean water and toilets makes it easier for children to stay in school. Photo: Christina Muge/World Vision
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Near-fatal crash became blessing for local woman
Stephanie Navratil was gravely injured in a car accident on New Year's 20 years ago. It turned out to be one of the best things to have happened to her.
Near-fatal crash became blessing for local woman Stephanie Navratil was gravely injured in a car accident on New Year's 20 years ago. It turned out to be one of the best things to have happened to her. Check out this story on ydr.com: https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/columnists/mike-argento/2018/01/03/near-fatal-accident-became-blessing-spring-garden-twp-woman/1000270001/
Mike Argento, margento@ydr.com Published 3:19 p.m. ET Jan. 3, 2018 | Updated 7:32 a.m. ET Jan. 4, 2018
Stephanie Navratil stands for a portrait in her Spring Garden Township living room as husband John Navratil and golden retriever Nala look on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. At age 23, Stephanie Navratil was trapped in her car for four hours after crashing on her way home from work early New Year's Day in 1998. Suffering injuries to her jaw, pelvis and legs, Navratil underwent multiple surgeries and extensive therapy that have enabled her to pursue a full life with her family and three children. Navratil is currently using a leg brace and a crutch after undergoing knee surgery in November.(Photo: Chris Dunn, York Daily Record)Buy Photo
Stephanie Navratil doesn't remember a lot of that early morning 20 years ago, just bits and pieces.
It was New Year's Day 1998. She was working as a waitress at the Left Bank in York – she had worked in restaurants since she was 14, starting out waiting tables at the old Rutter's Restaurant in Red Lion – and had just finished her shift at about 2 a.m. when she was driving to her apartment in Yoe.
She had grown up near Dallastown, and when she was 16, she moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where she said she lived the beach lifestyle, partying and all of that. She had some bad relationships and had fallen in a crowd that wasn't the best, and in October 1997, she moved back home and got the job at the Left Bank.
She steered her '86 Mustang down George Street. It was cold out, in the single digits, and there was snow on the ground. The Mustang didn't do well in the snow. The road seemed clear, though later she learned there might have been a glaze of black ice on the road surface.
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As her car passed the old Trail Restaurant – now called The Cove – her car swerved to the right and struck a guardrail, causing the car to careen to the left, striking a tree and coming to rest between the tree and a row of hedges.
She remembers coming to and being cold. She remembers the pain. She remembers trying to put her gloves on. She remembers not being able to move.
The residents of the house nearby – Wayne and Gail Ruppert – remember hearing the noise. Wayne thought it was snow falling from the roof. They didn't see anything unusual.
Several cars drove by. None stopped. To passers-by, it appeared that the Mustang was simply parked between the tree and the hedges. They couldn’t see the damage to the car's front end. Nor did they hear Stephanie's cries for help.
She was trapped in the car for about four hours. She doesn’t remember how long it was. All she remembers is, at one point, she felt warmth flow through her body. She remembered feeling that somebody was going to find her, that she was going to be all right. She felt at peace.
She had no idea what lay ahead. Nor did she have any idea how her life would turn out from the frigid morning forward. She had no idea that, one day, the accident would have turned out to be a blessing, that it would out to be the point where her life would turn around and become what it has become. "All of the really good things in my life have come from that accident," she said.
That early morning 20 years ago, it might not have seemed that way. Trapped in the car in the sub-freezing cold, not being able to move, being in great pain, it might have seemed that it was over, that, at 23, she was done.
She wasn't.
At about 6 a.m., Gail Ruppert heard her cries for help from the car and called 911.
She remembers the EMTs and firefighters arriving and hearing them tell her. "We're going to get you out of there." She remembers them putting a sheet over her face and feeling the shattered pieces of her windshield raining down on her. She remembers the noise as the firefighters cut the roof off of her car to extricate her from the wreckage. It seemed to take a long time.
She can't remember the next couple of weeks. She was in the ICU for 10 days. Her jaw had been shattered. Her right femur was snapped, the sharp end of the bone piercing the skin on her thigh. Her hip was broken. Her pelvis was fractured. Her left knee looked like it had exploded. The doctors told her family that they couldn't promise what her outcome might be. She might lose her left leg, they told them. They told her family that she was lucky that it was so cold out, that the frigid temperatures kept her from bleeding out.
She had nine surgeries during those first 10 days in the hospital as the doctors pieced her back together. They were able to save her left leg. She remained in the hospital for a month.
Newspaper clippings from 1998 detail the car crash and ensuing recovery that Stephanie Navratil endured, as seen in her Spring Township living room on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. At age 23, Stephanie Navratil was trapped in her car for four hours after crashing on her way home from work early New Year's Day in 1998. Suffering injuries to her jaw, pelvis and legs, Navratil underwent multiple surgeries and extensive therapy that have enabled her to pursue a full life with her family and three children. (Photo: Chris Dunn, York Daily Record)
Months and months of physical therapy followed, a lot of hard work, learning how to take care of herself and how to walk again and how to just get out of bed. It was slow. For months, she couldn't do anything. With her jaw wired shut, she dropped weight and was toothpick thin.
She had no idea what her life would be like moving forward. She had no idea what to expect. She had no idea that she'd even walk again.
The physical therapy was painful, and at times she was ready to give up. But she didn't. She pushed through it, thinking that it was what she had to do.
A year and a half after the accident, she was in school, going to York College working toward her degree in psychology. While in school, she worked at her brother Richard's pizza place in the South York Plaza, Marcello's. There, she met John Navratil, who worked for her brother. She asked him out. He went out with her, even though he didn't even know it was a date. Nor did she realize, at the time, that she had gone to school with John's older sister and had grown up in the same neighborhood.
With all of her scars and baggage, she said, "I felt love and marriage weren't going to happen for me."
They fell in love. John loved her for her feistiness and determination, her spirit. They wed in September 2002. She walked down the aisle using a cane, a fancy one. She completed her degree and got a job working with kids facing challenges. She and John had three children, two boys and a girl, and bought a house in Spring Garden Township. They bought her brother's pizza place and renamed it John's Pizza.
She has healed well enough that she had walked the 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving a few years in a row. She has climbed the mountain behind her husband's family's hunting cabin in West Virginia.
Over the years, everything's been different. Her parents were divorced. But her accident and recovery let them find peace and kinship. The entire family gets together for Thanksgiving dinner now. That wouldn't have happened if not for her accident. It brought them together. "It helped us appreciate life, and each other, more," Stephanie said.
Stephanie, now 43, is still struck by the irony, that an accident that could have ended her life led to her having a pretty good life. "So many good things came out of that night," she said, "and not just for me."
John said, "In retrospect, it's one the best things that could have happened."
In November, Stephanie had another surgery on her left knee. The surgeons replaced her knee and stitched up a muscle that was torn. She faces a lengthy recovery from that surgery. But it went better than the doctors expected.
One other thing that has changed is that on New Year's Eve, she and John stay home with their family.
Reach Mike Argento at 717-771-2046 or at mike@ydr.com.
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This early 2000's photo shows Nathan Smeltzer and friend Adam Buchanan at Myrtle Beach. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2017 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer with his mother Sindy Smeltzer, right, at Rehoboth Beach. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This undated photo shows Nathan Smeltzer with his father Kerry Smeltzer. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
Sindy and Kerry Smeltzer hold their son Nate's York County Drug Treatment Court graduation plaque for a portrait in their Windsor Township home. Nate died in November one day before he was to graduate from York County Drug Treatment Court, a specialized program for non-violent offenders. An autopsy report confirmed that heroin and fentanyl were in Smeltzer's system at the time of his death. The coroner's office said November was one of the worst for such deaths, with a total of 19 suspected cases. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
This 2004 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer (#86), bottom right, as a player for the Red Lion football team. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2017 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer and friend Adam Buchanan on a friend's boat. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 1999 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer, second from left, at a church camp. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2006-2007 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer playing lacrosse in college. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2005 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer at his prom, where he was prom king. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2017 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer, second from right, at the Buddy Walk to benefit the York Area Down Syndrome Association. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This undated photo shows Nathan Smeltzer, right, with friend Adam Buchanan. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2006-2007 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer, left, playing lacrosse in college. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2005 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer, left, at Myrtle Beach. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
This 2007-2008 photo shows Nathan Smeltzer (#14), third from left, with his college lacrosse team. Photo courtesy of Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer. Submitted, York Daily Record
Nate Smeltzer's graduation plaque from York County Drug Treatment Court. His parents hope that by sharing his story they can help others struggling with addiction. Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
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Beyblade: Shogun Steel (Dub)
Plot Summary: Seven years after the Nemesis Crisis, much of the world has been devastated and ruined after the tragic fighting. As a result, most people lost faith and interest in Beyblading. Otori Tsubasa, who became leader of the WBBA, made it his life goal to ensure humanity could restore itself, as well as restore the popularity of Beyblading. He created the Zero-G battling style as a result, and hopes a new generation of bladers will rise up to accept the sport once again. One of these is a teenager named Zero Kurogane, who aims to become the top blader after having a destined encounter with the hero of the Nemesis Crisis, Ginga Hagane.
Genre: Adventure, Sports
Other name: Metal Fight Beyblade Zero G, メタルファイト ベイブレード ZEROG
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Year 2 is done, Year 3, here we go!
September 9, 2011 May 31, 2018 Christanna RowaderLeave a comment
Driving to Simi Valley on September 10th, 2009.
Tomorrow marks my two year anniversary with California. And, boy, did it fly. The first year was filled with fun, friends, and my romance with the Terminator. I had two internships with a PR and management company. I also did two shows that year: the monologue show Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes Love by Joelle Arqueros and Cabrillo Music Theatre’s production of Cinderella. During my first year, I was still getting the handle of the Los Angeles freeway system (mainly their illogically random on and off ramps) and trying to make new friends seemed more difficult since I wasn’t in school. A fellow coworker at the time even had said, “You won’t make it one year here.” He was drunk when he’d said that, so I didn’t take him seriously. In any case, those kinds of comments only make me fight harder to prove they are wrong.
By the end of the first year, I felt in limbo. I’m a very impatient person and, because of this, I felt I hadn’t accomplished anything. I had to keep reminding myself that these things take time, that I can’t become successful within just ONE year. My relationship with the Terminator ended in the summer as well. He had been the only close friend I had made, so the loss brought me back to square one when concerning friendships.
And so I got to work. At the start of my second year, I ended up becoming very close with Anne from work. Shaneen, Alisha, and a few others became close as well. It was nice finally having some girlfriends.
The beginning of my second year, I also discovered I was not invincible to the dangers of dating, learning the lesson quickly never to get drunk alone with a guy you barely knew.
Then a week later, still fuming over my bad date, a few of my girlfriends made me go out to a lounge bar, Bogie’s, to lighten my spirits. Although, a bar filled with men was the last place I wanted to be. But that’s when I met Mr. Georgia, a producer for television. And so began a multitude of whimming adventures! My first private jet experience, my first Las Vegas high-life experience, the Magic Castle, the Getty Museum, Dom Perignon champagne. There was always something new to look forward to. Needless to say, I got swept.
Then there were those tender moments that really swept me. The kind that made you feel like you never felt that way before. You know, the “oh my gosh, is this it?” feeling. I can honestly say I had never had that feeling before, so it definitely took me by surprise. This was also my first experience dating a man who already had had a previous married life and a child. My mother had always told, from experience, to not get involved with divorced men, that my life would be very hard and almost unbearable. But then again, my parents’ romance is the foundation to how I look at my own romance. Although they had a rough first 8 or 9 years, they have one of the happiest, most passionate and romantic marriages I’ve ever known. I want that.
Half way through my second year, I experienced the “in love” feeling. In the past, it used to be inconceivable to me. So, with much consult with my mother, I allowed myself to admit that I was in love with Mr. Georgia. I like to mark that moment in my personal history. It was so unreal, I couldn’t believe it was happening.
Then it was gone. Not the feeling, but the relationship. Timing, I suppose…Mr. Georgia did not feeling the same way…it could be a number of things. I don’t think I’ll ever get a straight answer, but it doesn’t really matter in the end. I’m just happy I got to experience that used-to-be enigma of a feeling. Also helps with my acting. Another experience I can add to my list.
From their, I suddenly became audition addicted. I was still healing from the loss of Mr. Georgia, but it lit a fire under me to find as many distractions I could grab. And what more of a perfect distraction is getting into a show. Not only would it keep me busy, but it’s a part of my career path!
That’s when I landed Funny Girl at the Downey Civic Light Opera. I played a small role named Polly. It was a lot of fun, but was a hell of a drive. I experienced my first L. A. traffic too. Let me just say…agony.
At this time, I also reconnected with the Terminator. I had always wished we could be friends and hated that we never talked anymore. So I called him up, told him just that, and we are good friends to this day.
On a sadder note, my Papa passed away while I was in rehearsals for Funny Girl. The smartest man in the world had finally checked out. I still have a hard time realizing I will never see him again, as if he’s still waiting for me to come visit in Arizona.
Right after Funny Girl ended, I was cast in Cabrillo Music Theatre’s The Sound of Music. But before I went into rehearsals for that, I got signed up for singing in a concert, “Salute to Valor,” in Oahu, Hawaii. I had never been to Hawaii, so another whim could now be checked off my list.
After I returned from Hawaii, my schedule was full with work and rehearsals. I started losing my close relationships with Anne and my other girlfriends. Going from work to rehearsal in one day almost EVERY day made me ache for alone time. So I was on a hiatus from the parties and “girl time” hangs.
I was infected with the career virus.
It was all I could think about. When was the next audition? What songs do I need to have ready? New headshots, I needed new headshots! I had a system. Work, work out, rehearsal and/or audition, bed. I even switched to organic and natural foods. THAT was a huge switch for me!
As soon as The Sound of Music closed, I lined up two more auditions. Both I got callbacks for and both were seriously considering me to be apart of their shows. One was an Equity house, something I’ve been needing to get into. The other was Cabrillo again, but I was up for a lead role this time.
By the end of my second year, I finally got my first lead in a musical in California. Tomorrow marks the beginning of my third year, and I start rehearsals for the role of Grace Farrell in Annie. I feel incredibly blessed.
And as happy as I am with how busy I’m keeping myself on my career path, I am much more alone in it. My friendships with many people have faded in result of my busy schedule. What bewilders me more is that I actually LIKE being alone. This applies to romantic relationships as well. I’ve found them to be more stressful than they are worth, that they aren’t any fun, and they get in the way of my freedom. Being a girl who used to wish for a boyfriend every night until she finally got one at the young age of 21, after having three serious relationships, I definitely take my wishes back. By the end of my second year, I have discovered that I am NOT any good in relationships.
Cause, well, who knows what the future has in store…
And with THAT said, considering all the incredible adventures I embarked on during my second year, I can’t WAIT to find out what my third year will be like! Romance, heartbreak, career success and career failure, earthquakes and tsunamis, the end of the world, who knows?…I expect it all! The adventures of being alive…
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Category Archives: Rallies
List of rallies for the Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016
Posted on August 23, 2017 by jazzy800
This is a list of rallies held by Donald Trump for his 2016 campaign.
Primary season[edit]
Laconia, NH, 07/15/2015
Myrtle Beach, SC, 11/24/2015
Des Moines, IA, 12/11/2015
Mesa, AZ, 12/16/2015
Council Bluffs, IA, 12/29/2015
Reno, NV, 01/10/2016
Ames, IA, 01/19/2016
Muscatine, IA, 01/24/2016
Las Vegas, NV, 02/22/2016
Fountain Hills, AZ, 03/18/2016
Primary rallies (June 2015–June 2016)
Date of Rally
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Manchester NH Manchester Community College 300 [1]
Saturday, July 11, 2015 Phoenix AZ Phoenix Convention Center 15,000 [2]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Sun City SC Magnolia Hall 500 [3]
Saturday, July 25, 2015 Oskaloosa IA Oskaloosa High School 1,000 [4]
Friday, August 14, 2015 Hampton NH Winnacunnet High School 3,000 [5]
Friday, August 21, 2015 Mobile AL Ladd–Peebles Stadium 15,000-30,000 [6]
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Dubuque IA Grand River Center 3,000 [7]
Thursday, August 27, 2015 Greenville SC TD Convention Center 1,400 [8]
Friday, August 28, 2015 Norwood MA Home of Ernie Boch, Jr. “1,500-2,000” [9][10]
Monday, September 14, 2015 Dallas TX American Airlines Center 15,000 [11]
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Los Angeles CA USS Iowa 1,000+ [12]
Friday, September 25, 2015 Oklahoma City OK Oklahoma State Fair 15,000 [13]
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Keene NH Keene High School 3,500 [14]
Saturday, October 3, 2015 Franklin TN The Factory at Franklin Thousands [15]
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Waterloo IA Electric Park Ballroom 1,100 [16]
Saturday, October 10, 2015 Norcross GA North Atlanta Trade Center 7,700 [17]
Friday, October 16, 2015 Tyngsboro MA Tyngsboro Elementary School 1,000+ [10]
Monday, October 19, 2015 Anderson SC Civic Center of Anderson 5,000 [18]
Saturday, October 24, 2015 Jacksonville FL Jacksonville Landing 20,000 [19]
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Sioux City IA West High School 2,200 [20]
Thursday, October 29, 2015 Sparks NV Nugget Casino Resort 2,000 [21]
Saturday, October 31, 2015 Norfolk VA USS Wisconsin 2,000 [22]
Monday, November 9, 2015 Springfield IL Prairie Capital Convention Center 10,200 [23]
Thursday, November 12, 2015 Fort Dodge IA Iowa Central Community College 1,500 [24]
Saturday, November 14, 2015 Beaumont TX Ford Arena [25][26]
Monday, November 16, 2015 Knoxville TN Knoxville Convention Center 5,000 [27][28]
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Worcester MA DCU Center 10,500 [29]
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Newton IA Maytag Auditorium, DMACCNewton Campus 400 [30]
Saturday, November 21, 2015 Birmingham AL Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex 3,000 [31]
Monday, November 23, 2015 Columbus OH Greater Columbus Convention Center 14,000 [32]
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Myrtle Beach SC Myrtle Beach Convention Center 8,000 [33][34]
Saturday, November 28, 2015 Sarasota FL Robarts Arena 9,000 [35]
Monday, November 30, 2015 Macon GA Macon Coliseum 6,000 [36]
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Waterville Valley NH White Mountain Athletic Club 900 [37]
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Manassas VA Prince William County Fairgrounds [38]
Friday, December 4, 2015 Raleigh NC Dorton Arena 8,000 [39][40]
Saturday, December 5, 2015 Davenport IA Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds 1,700 [41]
Saturday, December 5, 2015 Spencer IA Clay County Regional Events Center 1,300 [42]
Monday, December 7, 2015 Mount Pleasant SC USS Yorktown [43]
Friday, December 11, 2015 Des Moines IA Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds 2,500 [44]
Saturday, December 12, 2015 Aiken SC USC Aiken Convocation Center [45]
Monday, December 14, 2015 Las Vegas NV Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino [46]
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Mesa AZ Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport 3,100 [47]
Saturday, December 19, 2015 Cedar Rapids IA Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1,200 [48]
Monday, December 21, 2015 Grand Rapids MI DeltaPlex Arena 7,000 [49]
Monday, December 28, 2015 Nashua NH Pennichuck Middle School 1,000 [50]
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Council Bluffs IA Mid-America Center [51]
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Hilton Head SC The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa 2,500 [52]
Saturday, January 2, 2016 Biloxi MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum 15,000 [53]
Monday, January 4, 2016 Lowell MA Tsongas Center Thousands [54]
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Claremont NH Stevens High School 1,200 [55]
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Burlington VT Flynn Center for the Performing Arts 1,400 [56]
Friday, January 8, 2016 Rock Hill SC Winthrop Coliseum 6,500 [57]
Saturday, January 9, 2016 Clear Lake IA Surf Ballroom 1,700 [58]
Saturday, January 9, 2016 Ottumwa IA Bridgeview Center [59]
Sunday, January 10, 2016 Reno NV Reno Events Center 4,000 [60]
Monday, January 11, 2016 Windham NH Castleton Banquet and Conference Center 550 [61]
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Cedar Falls IA West Gymnasium, University of Northern Iowa 2,000 [62]
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Pensacola FL Pensacola Bay Center 10,000 [63]
Friday, January 15, 2016 Urbandale IA Living History Farms Visitor Center 100 [64]
Monday, January 18, 2016 Concord NH Concord High School 700 [65]
Monday, January 18, 2016 Lynchburg VA Vines Center, Liberty University 10,000 [66]
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Ames IA Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, Iowa State University 2,000 [67]
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Norwalk IA The Wright Place 300 [68]
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Tulsa OK Mabee Center, Oral Roberts University 9,000 [69]
Thursday, January 21, 2016 Las Vegas NV South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa 3,000 [70]
Saturday, January 23, 2016 Pella IA Douwstra Auditorium, Central College 400 [71]
Saturday, January 23, 2016 Sioux Center IA B. J. Haan Auditorium, Dordt College 2,600 [72]
Sunday, January 24, 2016 Muscatine IA Muscatine High School 1,000 [73]
Monday, January 25, 2016 Farmington NH Farmington Senior High School 1,000 [74]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Iowa City IA Iowa Field House, University of Iowa 2,000 [75]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Marshalltown IA Roundhouse Gymnasium, Marshalltown High School 2,149 [76]
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Gilbert SC The Barn at Harmon’s 400 [77]
Thursday, January 28, 2016 Des Moines IA Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University 700 [78][79][80]
Friday, January 29, 2016 Nashua NH Radisson Hotel Nashua 850 [81]
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Clinton IA Clinton Middle School 1,000 [82]
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Davenport IA Adler Theatre 2,400 [83]
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Dubuque IA Dubuque Regional Airport 1,200 [84]
Sunday, January 31, 2016 Council Bluffs IA Gerald W. Kirn Middle School 2,000 [85]
Monday, February 1, 2016 Cedar Rapids IA DoubleTree Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 1,500 [86]
Monday, February 1, 2016 Waterloo IA Ramada Waterloo Hotel and Convention Center 300 [86]
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Milford NH Hampshire Hills Athletic Club [87]
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Little Rock AR Barton Coliseum 11,500 [88]
Thursday, February 4, 2016 Exeter NH Exeter Town Hall [89]
Thursday, February 4, 2016 Portsmouth NH Great Bay Community College 500 [90]
Friday, February 5, 2016 Florence SC Florence Civic Center Thousands [91]
Sunday, February 7, 2016 Holderness NH ALLWell North, Plymouth State University 2,500 [92]
Monday, February 8, 2016 Londonderry NH Londonderry Lions Club 200 [93]
Monday, February 8, 2016 Manchester NH Verizon Wireless Arena 5,000 [94]
Monday, February 8, 2016 Salem NH Derry-Salem Elks Lodge 200 [95]
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Pendleton SC T. Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson University 5,000 [96]
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Baton Rouge LA Baton Rouge River Center 10,000 [97]
Friday, February 12, 2016 Tampa FL USF Sun Dome, University of South Florida 10,000 [98]
Monday, February 15, 2016 Greenville SC TD Convention Center Thousands [99]
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Beaufort SC Beaufort High SchoolPerforming Arts Center 20,000 [100]
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 North Augusta SC Riverview Park Activities Center 2,000 [101]
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Sumter SC Sumter County Civic Center 4,000 [102]
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Walterboro SC Randy and Sara White’s farm 4,000 [103]
Thursday, February 18, 2016 Gaffney SC Broad River Electric Cooperative [104][105]
Thursday, February 18, 2016 Kiawah SC Turtle Point Clubhouse, Kiawah Island Golf Resort [106][107]
Friday, February 19, 2016 North Charleston SC North Charleston Convention Center 2,000 [108]
Friday, February 19, 2016 Myrtle Beach SC Myrtle Beach Sports Center 12,000 [109]
Friday, February 19, 2016 Pawleys Island SC Pawley’s Plantation Golf & Country Club 1,000 [110]
Sunday, February 21, 2016 Atlanta GA Georgia World Congress Center [111][112]
Monday, February 22, 2016 Las Vegas NV South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa [113][114]
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Sparks NV Rose Ballroom 3,016 [115]
Friday, February 26, 2016 Oklahoma City OK Cox Convention Center 7,000 [116]
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Highfill AR Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport 5,000 [117]
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Fort Worth TX Fort Worth Convention Center 8,000 [118]
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Millington TN Millington Regional Jetport 10,000 [119]
Sunday, February 28, 2016 Madison AL Madison City Schools Stadium [120][121]
Monday, February 29, 2016 Radford VA Dedmon Center, Radford University 3,800 [122][123]
Monday, February 29, 2016 Valdosta GA The Complex, Valdosta State University 7,500 [124]
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Columbus OH Port Columbus International Airport 4,000 [32]
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Louisville KY Kentucky International Convention Center 5,000 [125]
Thursday, March 3, 2016 Portland ME The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel 1,100 [126]
Friday, March 4, 2016 Warren MI Sports & Expo Center, Macomb Community College 4,000 [127]
Friday, March 4, 2016 Cadillac MI Wexford County Civic Center 3,500 [128]
Friday, March 4, 2016 New Orleans LA Lakefront Airport 4,000 [129][130]
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Orlando FL CFE Arena, University of Central Florida 10,000 [131][132][133][134][135][136][137]
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Wichita KS Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center [138]
Monday, March 7, 2016 Concord NC Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 3,000 [139]
Monday, March 7, 2016 Madison MS Madison Central High School 9,000 [140]
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Fayetteville NC Crown Coliseum 11,000 [141]
Friday, March 11, 2016 St. Louis MO Peabody Opera House 3,100 [142]
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Cleveland OH I-X Center 29,000 [143]
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Dayton OH Dayton International Airport 20,000 [143]
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Kansas City MO Midland Theatre 7,000 [144]
Sunday, March 13, 2016 Bloomington IL Synergy Flight Center, Central Illinois Regional Airport 3,000 [145]
Sunday, March 13, 2016 Boca Raton FL Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Sugar Sand Park 6,000 [146]
Monday, March 14, 2016 Tampa FL Tampa Convention Center 1,500 [147]
Monday, March 14, 2016 Vienna OH Winner Aviation, Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport 2,500 [148]
Friday, March 18, 2016 Salt Lake City UT Inifinity Event Center 1,200 [149]
Saturday, March 19, 2016 Fountain Hills AZ Fountain Park 10,000 [150]
Saturday, March 19, 2016 Tucson AZ Tucson Convention Center 5,000 [151]
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Janesville WI Janesville Conference Center 1,000 [152]
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Appleton WI Radisson Paper Valley Hotel 1,000 [153]
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 De Pere WI Byron L. Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College 750 [154]
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Eau Claire WI Memorial High School 1,500 [155]
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Racine WI Memorial Hall 1,200 [156]
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Rothschild WI Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center 1,700 [157]
Sunday, April 3, 2016 West Allis WI Nathan Hale High School 1,000 [158]
Monday, April 4, 2016 La Crosse WI La Crosse Center 1,700 [159]
Monday, April 4, 2016 Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Theatre [160][161]
Monday, April 4, 2016 Superior WI Richard I. Bong Airport 1,000 [162]
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Bethpage NY Grumman Studios 10,000 [163]
Sunday, April 10, 2016 Rochester NY JetSmart Aviation Services, Greater Rochester International Airport 9,000 [164]
Monday, April 11, 2016 Albany NY Times Union Center 10,000 [165]
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Rome NY Griffiss International Airport 5,000 [166]
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Pittsburgh PA David L. Lawrence Convention Center 4,500 [167]
Friday, April 15, 2016 Hartford CT Connecticut Convention Center 7,000 [168]
Friday, April 15, 2016 Plattsburgh NY Crete Civic Center 3,000 [169]
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Syracuse NY Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, Oncenter 5,000 [170]
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Watertown NY Watertown International Airport 2,000 [171]
Sunday, April 17, 2016 Poughkeepsie NY Mid-Hudson Civic Center [172]
Monday, April 18, 2016 Buffalo NY First Niagara Center 11,400 [173]
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Indianapolis IN Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds 4,000 [174]
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Berlin MD Stephen Decatur High School 3,000 [175]
Thursday, April 21, 2016 Harrisburg PA Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center 6,000 [176]
Friday, April 22, 2016 Harrington DE Quillen Arena, Delaware State Fairgrounds 8,200 [177]
Saturday, April 23, 2016 Bridgeport CT Klein Memorial Auditorium 1,400 [178]
Saturday, April 23, 2016 Waterbury CT Crosby High School 3,000 [179]
Sunday, April 24, 2016 Hagerstown MD Rider Jet Center, Hagerstown Regional Airport 5,000 [180]
Monday, April 25, 2016 Warwick RI Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence-Warwick 1,000 [181]
Monday, April 25, 2016 West Chester PA West Chester University 3,500 [182]
Monday, April 25, 2016 Wilkes-Barre PA Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza 10,000 [183]
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Indianapolis IN Indiana Farmers Coliseum 5,000 [184]
Thursday, April 28, 2016 Costa Mesa CA Pacific Amphitheatre, OC Fair & Event Center [185][186]
Thursday, April 28, 2016 Evansville IN Old National Events Plaza 12,000 [187]
Sunday, May 1, 2016 Fort Wayne IN Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 8,000 [188]
Sunday, May 1, 2016 Terre Haute IN Indiana Theatre 2,100 [189]
Monday, May 2, 2016 Carmel IN The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 1,800 [190]
Monday, May 2, 2016 South Bend IN Century Center 8,000 [191]
Thursday, May 5, 2016 Charleston WV Charleston Civic Center [192][193]
Friday, May 6, 2016 Eugene OR Lane Events Center 5,000 [194]
Friday, May 6, 2016 Omaha NE Werner Enterprises Hangar, Eppley Airfield 3,500 [195]
Saturday, May 7, 2016 Lynden WA Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center 7,500 [196]
Saturday, May 7, 2016 Spokane WA Spokane Convention Center 10,000 [197]
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Albuquerque NM Albuquerque Convention Center 8,000 [198]
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Anaheim CA Anaheim Convention Center 3,000 [199]
Thursday, May 26, 2016 Billings MT Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark 7,000 [200]
Friday, May 27, 2016 Fresno CA Selland Arena 7,000 or less [201]
Friday, May 27, 2016 San Diego CA San Diego Convention Center [202][203]
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Sacramento CA Sacramento Jet Center, Sacramento International Airport 5,000 [204]
Thursday, June 2, 2016 San Jose CA South Hall, San Jose Convention Center [205][206]
Friday, June 3, 2016 Redding CA Redding Municipal Airport 4,000 [207]
General election season[edit]
Locations in the United States where President Donald Trump visited in 2016 presidential campaign (According to list below).
Phoenix, AZ, 06/18/2016
Cedar Rapids, IA, 07/28/2016
Clive, IA, 09/13/2016
Aston, PA, 09/13/2016
Melbourne, FL, 09/27/2016
Prescott Valley, AZ, 10/04/2016
Cincinnati, OH, 10/13/2016
Newtown, PA, 10/21/2016
General election rallies (June 2016–November 2016)
Friday, June 10, 2016 Richmond VA Richmond Coliseum 5,000 [208]
Saturday, June 11, 2016 Moon PA Atlantic Aviation PIT, Pittsburgh International Airport 1,500 [209]
Saturday, June 11, 2016 Tampa FL Tampa Convention Center 4,000 [210]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Greensboro NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex 6,150 [211]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Atlanta GA Fox Theatre 3,500 [212]
Thursday, June 16, 2016 Dallas TX Gilley’s Club 3,600 [213]
Friday, June 17, 2016 The Woodlands TX The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5,000 [214]
Saturday, June 18, 2016 Las Vegas NV Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino 1,600 [215]
Saturday, June 18, 2016 Phoenix AZ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Arizona State Fairgrounds 6,000 [216]
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 St. Clairsville OH Health and Physical Education Center, Ohio University Eastern Campus 4,000 [217][218]
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Bangor ME Cross Insurance Center 4,000 [219]
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Raleigh NC Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts 2,250 [220]
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Cincinnati OH Sharonville Convention Center 7,000 [221]
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Westfield IN Grand Park Event Center, Grand Park 2,000 [222]
Monday, July 25, 2016 Winston-Salem NC Winston-Salem Fairground Annex, Dixie Classic Fairgrounds 4,728 [223]
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Scranton PA Student Union Gymnasium, Lackawanna College 3,500 [224]
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Toledo OH Huntington Center 8,879 [225]
Thursday, July 28, 2016 Cedar Rapids IA DoubleTree Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 3,000 [226]
Thursday, July 28, 2016 Davenport IA Adler Theatre 2,400 [226]
Friday, July 29, 2016 Colorado Springs CO Gallogly Event Center, University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2,500 [227]
Friday, July 29, 2016 Denver CO Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 6,000 [228]
Monday, August 1, 2016 Columbus OH Greater Columbus Convention Center 1,000 [229]
Monday, August 1, 2016 Mechanicsburg PA Cumberland Valley High School 5,000 [230]
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Ashburn VA Briar Woods High School 800 [231]
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Daytona Beach FL Ocean Center 10,000 [232]
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Jacksonville FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 10,000 [233]
Thursday, August 4, 2016 Portland ME Merrill Auditorium 1,600 [234]
Friday, August 5, 2016 Des Moines IA Iowa Events Center 6,000 [235]
Friday, August 5, 2016 Green Bay WI KI Convention Center 3,000 [236]
Saturday, August 6, 2016 Windham NH Windham High School 1,500 [237]
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Fayetteville NC Crown Arena 3,000 [238]
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Wilmington NC Trask Coliseum, University of North Carolina at Wilmington [239]
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Sunrise FL BB&T Center [240]
Thursday, August 11, 2016 Kissimmee FL Silver Spurs Arena 8,000 [241]
Friday, August 12, 2016 Altoona PA Blair County Convention Center 5,000 [242]
Friday, August 12, 2016 Erie PA Erie Insurance Arena 8,000 [243]
Saturday, August 13, 2016 Fairfield CT William H. Pitt Center, Sacred Heart University 5,000 [244]
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 West Bend WI Ziegler Family Expo Center, Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center 2,000 [245]
Thursday, August 18, 2016 Charlotte NC Charlotte Convention Center 5,000 [246]
Friday, August 19, 2016 Dimondale MI The Summit Sports and Ice Complex 5,000 [247]
Saturday, August 20, 2016 Fredericksburg VA Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 3,600 [248]
Monday, August 22, 2016 Akron OH James A. Rhodes Arena, University of Akron 5,000 [249]
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Austin TX Luedecke Arena 7,000 [250]
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Tampa FL Entertainment Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds 3,000 [251]
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Jackson MS Mississippi Coliseum [252][253][254][255]
Thursday, August 25, 2016 Manchester NH Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown 850 [256]
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Everett WA Xfinity Arena [257]
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Phoenix AZ Phoenix Convention Center 7,502 [258]
Thursday, September 1, 2016 Wilmington OH Roberts Centre 5,500 [259]
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Greenville NC Greenville Convention Center 3,000 [260]
Friday, September 9, 2016 Pensacola FL Pensacola Bay Center 12,500 [261]
Monday, September 12, 2016 Asheville NC U.S. Cellular Center 6,000 [262]
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Clive IA 7 Flags Event Center 1,600 [263]
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Canton OH Canton Memorial Civic Center 6,000 [264]
Thursday, September 15, 2016 Laconia NH Laconia Middle School 600 [265][266][267]
Friday, September 16, 2016 Miami FL Knight Center Complex [268][269]
Saturday, September 17, 2016 Colorado Springs CO Colorado Jet Center, Colorado Springs Airport [270]
Monday, September 19, 2016 Estero FL Germain Arena 8,000 [271]
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 High Point NC Millis Athletic Convocation Center, High Point University 2,000 [272]
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Kenansville NC Duplin County Events Center 6,000 [273]
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Toledo OH Stranahan Theater [274][275]
Thursday, September 22, 2016 Chester Township PA Sun Center Studios 3,000
plus 000s [276][277]
Saturday, September 24, 2016 Roanoke VA Berglund Center 9,000 [278]
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Melbourne FL Orlando Melbourne International Airport [279][280]
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Council Bluffs IA Mid-America Center 1,200 [281]
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Waukesha WI Waukesha County Expo Center 1,500 [282]
Thursday, September 29, 2016 Bedford NH NH Sportsplex 850 [283]
Friday, September 30, 2016 Novi MI Suburban Collection Showplace 6,000 [284][285]
Saturday, October 1, 2016 Manheim PA Spooky Nook Sports 6,000 [286]
Monday, October 3, 2016 Pueblo CO Pueblo Convention Center 2,000 [287]
Monday, October 3, 2016 Loveland CO Budweiser Events Center 8,000 [287]
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Prescott Valley AZ Prescott Valley Event Center 7,000 [288]
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Henderson NV Henderson Pavilion 7,000 [289]
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Reno NV Reno-Sparks Convention Center [290][291]
Monday, October 10, 2016 Ambridge PA Ambridge Area High School 3,000 [292]
Monday, October 10, 2016 Wilkes-Barre PA Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza 9,000 [293]
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Panama City Beach FL Aaron Bessant Amphitheater, Aaron Bessant Park 8,500 [294]
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Ocala FL Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 12,000 [295]
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Lakeland FL Lakeland Linder Regional Airport 7,000 [296]
Thursday, October 13, 2016 West Palm Beach FL South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center 6,000 [297]
Thursday, October 13, 2016 Cincinnati OH U.S. Bank Arena [298][299]
Friday, October 14, 2016 Greensboro NC White Oak Amphitheatre 4,000 [300]
Friday, October 14, 2016 Charlotte NC Charlotte Convention Center 5,000 [301]
Saturday, October 15, 2016 Portsmouth NH Toyota of Portsmouth 7,000 [302]
Saturday, October 15, 2016 Bangor ME Cross Insurance Center 4,000 [303]
Monday, October 17, 2016 Green Bay WI KI Convention Center 3,000 [304][305]
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Colorado Springs CO Norris-Penrose Event Center [306][307]
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Grand Junction CO West Star Aviation, Grand Junction Regional Airport [308][309]
Thursday, October 20, 2016 Delaware OH Delaware County Fair 1,500 [310]
Friday, October 21, 2016 Fletcher NC WNC Agricultural Center 3,100 [311]
Friday, October 21, 2016 Johnstown PA Cambria County War Memorial Arena 4,000 [312][313][314]
Friday, October 21, 2016 Newtown Township PA Newtown Athletic Club Sports Training Center 4,000 [315]
Saturday, October 22, 2016 Virginia Beach VA Library Plaza, Regent University 10,000 [316]
Saturday, October 22, 2016 Cleveland OH I-X Center [317][318][319]
Sunday, October 23, 2016 Naples FL Collier County Fairgrounds 12,000 [320][321]
Monday, October 24, 2016 St. Augustine FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre [322][323]
Monday, October 24, 2016 Tampa FL MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre >15,000-28,000 [324][325][326]
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Sanford FL Million Air Orlando, Orlando Sanford International Airport 10,000 [327]
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Tallahassee FL Tallahassee Car Museum [328][329][330]
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Kinston NC Kinston Jet Center, Kinston Regional Jetport 3,100 [331]
Thursday, October 27, 2016 Springfield OH Clark County Fairgrounds 5,000 [332]
Thursday, October 27, 2016 Toledo OH SeaGate Convention Centre 2,850 [333]
Thursday, October 27, 2016 Geneva OH Track and Field Building, SPIRE Institute 5,000 [334]
Friday, October 28, 2016 Manchester NH Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown [335]
Friday, October 28, 2016 Lisbon ME Open Door Christian Academy 1,200 [336]
Friday, October 28, 2016 Cedar Rapids IA McGrath Amphitheatre 5,000 [337]
Saturday, October 29, 2016 Golden CO Jefferson County Events Center [338][339]
Saturday, October 29, 2016 Phoenix AZ Phoenix Convention Center 8,000 [340]
Sunday, October 30, 2016 Las Vegas NV The Venetian Las Vegas 8,400 [341]
Sunday, October 30, 2016 Greeley CO Bank of Colorado Arena, University of Northern Colorado 3,000+ [342]
Sunday, October 30, 2016 Albuquerque NM Atlantic Aviation ABQ, Albuquerque International Sunport 4,000 [343]
Monday, October 31, 2016 Grand Rapids MI DeltaPlex Arena 6,500 [344]
Monday, October 31, 2016 Warren MI Sports & Expo Center, Macomb Community College South Campus 5,000 [345][129][130]
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Eau Claire WI W.L. Zorn Arena 3,000 [346]
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Orlando FL CFE Arena, Central Florida Fairgrounds 10,000 [347]
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Pensacola FL Maritime Park’s Hunter Amphitheater 6-8,000
10,000[347] [348][349][350]
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Miami FL Bayfront Park 2,600 [351]
Thursday, November 3, 2016 Jacksonville FL Jacksonville Equestrian Center 4,000 [352]
Thursday, November 3, 2016 Concord NC Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4,200 [353]
Thursday, November 3, 2016 Selma NC The Farm 15,000 [354]
Friday, November 4, 2016 Atkinson NH Atkinson Country Club 1,000 [355]
Friday, November 4, 2016 Wilmington OH Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, Inc 3,000 [356]
Friday, November 4, 2016 Hershey PA Giant Center 13,000 [357][358]
Saturday, November 5, 2016 Tampa FL Florida State Fairgrounds 5,000
20,000[347] [359][360]
Saturday, November 5, 2016 Wilmington NC Wilmington International Airport 5,000 [347]
Saturday, November 5, 2016 Reno NV Reno-Sparks Convention Center 8,000 [347]
Saturday, November 5, 2016 Denver CO National Western Complex 8,000 [347]
Sunday, November 6, 2016 Sioux City IA Sioux City Convention Center 4,300
4,500 [347] [361]
Sunday, November 6, 2016 Minneapolis MN Sun Country Airlines 9,000
20,000[347] [362]
Sunday, November 6, 2016 Sterling Heights MI Freedom Hill Amphitheater, Freedom Hill County Park 8,000 [363][364]
Sunday, November 6, 2016 Moon Township PA Atlantic Aviation 12,000 [365]
Sunday, November 6, 2016 Leesburg VA Agricultural hall, Loudoun Fairgrounds 9,000
Monday, November 7, 2016 Sarasota FL Robarts Arena, Sarasota County Fairgrounds 5,000 [367]
Monday, November 7, 2016 Raleigh NC Dorton Arena 7,000 [368][369]
Monday, November 7, 2016 Scranton PA Lackawanna College Student Union 5,000 [370]
Monday, November 7, 2016 Manchester NH SNHU Arena 12,000 [371]
Monday, November 7, 2016 Grand Rapids MI DeVos Place Convention Center 4,200 [372]
Post-election[edit]
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Posted on May 22, 2017 by jazzy800
1Primary season
2General election season
3“USA Thank You” tour
4Post-inauguration rallies
5Musical selections at events
7External links
Primary season[edit source]
Friday, August 21, 2015 Mobile AL Ladd-Peebles Stadium 15,000-30,000 [6]
Monday, September 14, 2015 Dallas TX American Airlines Center 15,000 [9]
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Newton IA Maytag Auditorium, DMACC Newton Campus 400 [27]
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Beaufort SC Beaufort High School Performing Arts Center 20,000 [97]
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 North Augusta SC Riverview Park Activities Center 2,000 [98]
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Sumter SC Sumter County Civic Center 4,000 [99]
Monday, February 29, 2016 Radford VA Dedmon Center, Radford University 11,000 [119]
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Syracuse NY Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center 5,000 [166]
Friday, May 27, 2016 Fresno CA Selland Arena 7,000 [197]
General election season[edit source]
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 St. Clairsville OH Health and Physical Education Center, Ohio University Eastern Campus 4,000 [213]
Monday, August 22, 2016 Akron OH James A. Rhodes Arena, University of Akron [244]
Friday, October 21, 2016 Johnstown PA Cambria County War Memorial Arena [citation needed]
Saturday, October 22, 2016 Cleveland OH I-X Center [citation needed]
Sunday, October 23, 2016 Naples FL Collier County Fairgrounds [citation needed]
Monday, October 24, 2016 St. Augustine FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre [citation needed]
Monday, October 24, 2016 Tampa FL MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre [citation needed]
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Tallahassee FL Tallahassee Car Museum [citation needed]
Friday, October 28, 2016 Manchester NH Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown [citation needed]
Saturday, October 29, 2016 Golden CO Jefferson County Events Center [citation needed]
“USA Thank You” tour[edit source]
Baton Rouge, LA, 12/09/2016
Hershey, PA, 12/15/2016
Victory rallies (December 2016)
Thursday, December 1, 2016 Cincinnati OH U.S. Bank Arena [349]
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Fayetteville NC Crown Coliseum [350]
Thursday, December 8, 2016 Des Moines IA Iowa Events Center [351]
Friday, December 9, 2016 Baton Rouge LA Dow Chemical Hangar, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport [352]
Friday, December 9, 2016 Grand Rapids MI DeltaPlex Arena [353]
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 West Allis WI Wisconsin Exposition Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park [354]
Thursday, December 15, 2016 Hershey PA Giant Center [355]
Friday, December 16, 2016 Orlando FL Central Florida Fairgrounds [356]
Saturday, December 17, 2016 Mobile AL Ladd-Peebles Stadium [357]
List of post election Donald Trump rallies
Thank You Tour[edit source]This is a list of rallies held by Donald Trump after his 2016 election.
Thursday, December 1, 2016 Cincinnati OH U.S. Bank Arena [1]
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Fayetteville NC Crown Coliseum [2]
Thursday, December 8, 2016 Des Moines IA Iowa Events Center [3]
Friday, December 9, 2016 Baton Rouge LA Dow Chemical Hangar, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport [4]
Friday, December 9, 2016 Grand Rapids MI DeltaPlex Arena [5]
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 West Allis WI Wisconsin Exposition Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park [6]
Thursday, December 15, 2016 Hershey PA Giant Center [7]
Friday, December 16, 2016 Orlando FL Central Florida Fairgrounds [8]
Saturday, December 17, 2016 Mobile AL Ladd-Peebles Stadium [9]
Post Inauguration Rallies[edit source]
See also: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2020
Post Inauguration Rallies
Saturday, February 18, 2017 Melbourne FL Orlando Melbourne International Airport 9,000 [10]
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Nashville TN Nashville Municipal Auditorium 6,500-7,000 [11]
Monday, March 20, 2017 Louisville KY Kentucky Exposition Center 18,000 [12]
Saturday, April 29, 2017 Harrisburg PA Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center TBD [13]
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Donald J. Trump Biography
Posted on July 25, 2016 by jazzy800
For other uses, see Donald Trump (disambiguation).
45thPresident of the United States
Incumbent
Assumed office
Donald John Trump
Republican (1987–99, 2009–11, 2012–present)
Other political
Independent (2011–12)
Democratic (until 1987, 2001–09)
Reform (1999–2001)
Ivana Zelníčková (m.1977–92)
Marla Maples (m.1993–99)
Melania Knauss (m.2005)
See Family of Donald Trump
Donald Jr.
The Wharton School (B.S. in Econ.)
(The Trump Organization)
Television producer
(The Apprentice)
US$3.5 billion (March 2017)[1]
White House website
Presidential Twitter
Remember how in high school elections, the kid who promised soda machines and pizza for lunch every day always won? Meet their God.
“”People don’t know how great you are. People don’t know how smart you are. These are the smart people. These are the smart people. These are really the smart people. And they never like to say it, but I say it and I’m a smart person. These are the smart, we have the smartest people. We have the smartest people. And they know it. And some say it, but they hate to say it. But we have the smartest people. Government will start working again. Fixing things.
—Donald Trump, talking like a lobotomy patient whilst trying to assert how intelligent he is[1][2]
Donald John “On Many Sides, On Many Sides” Trump (b. 1946), a.k.a. “John Miller”,[3]“John Barron”,[4] and “Mr. Brexit“,[5] is an American (un)intentional comedian, honorary Russian Cossack,[6] heel wrestling personality,[note 1] Nobel Prize nominee,[7][8] and currentfalse-equivalency[9][10] President of the United States. In the summer of 2015 he commandeered the Republican Clown Car, running on the hazy slogan of “Make America Hate Great Again”.
Nowadays, Trump markets himself as a Turbo-Wingnut: he’s a climate change denier, is militantly pro-life, wants to toughen up America by building a Great Wall of Mexico,[11] eliminating the Departments of Education, Commerce, and Energy (respectively), thinks vaccines cause autism,[12] yada yada. His Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, had more sensible policies on all these issues.[13] Regardless, this marks a substantial reversion of his earlier positions: Trump used to be pro-choice,[14] pro-universal health care,[15] and has donated more than half a million dollars to Democrats over the last two decades, including to the Wicked Witch of the East.[16]
Despite his campaign mythologizing around his path to the presidency somehow “coming from outside the system” and being “free of cronyism” (imagining a Democrat-disgruntled working class being the ones to carry him into office), actual Trump supporters generally have above average incomes, typical of the same voter demographic that’s always supported the GOP.[17][note 2] In American terms, Trump is pretty much styling himself as the second coming of Andrew Jackson, complete with his plan for a new Trail of Tears. In turn, Trump actually appears to have secured the conspiracy theorist vote,[18][note 3] a demographic which, these days, appears to include both himself[19] and his wife.[20]
He’s loud and fleshy flashy. He’s brash and a bit of a douchebag. He’s a li’l bit sexist and a li’l bit racist.[note 4] He has the complexion of a bruised orange.[note 5] That’s the essence of his persona, and all that anybody really knows about this “blue-collar billionaire.”[21] For those who haven’t swallowed his attempts at “branding” himself hook, line and sinker, it’s obvious that Trump stopped being a real person sometime around the mid-1980s,[22][23] around the time he allegedly developed a diet pill addiction.[24] Trump’s tendency towards using the hyper-superlative, combined with his severe disconnect from truth, give him one true superlative: he is an unsurpassed bullshit artist, which makes him an exceedingly difficult candidate for winning even a seemingly trivial libel lawsuit about his alleged net worth.[25][26]
Trump’s policies keep changing, but he has a consistent worldview, which is that everything is zero sum. No, really.[27] Thus — if you are weak, someone else is strong. That’s the kind of worldview which abuses patriotism to justify xenophobia, consistently reasoning from false dilemma; if you’re not working against other countries, then you’re working against ours. If you don’t want to torture Muslims, then you must hate your country.[note 6] If you’d seek out cooperation on global problems, then you must hate America by definition. To Trumpites, compromise is admitting defeat.[28] An ideology of dominance swept into power by populism — as history gently rings a bell.
The substance of Trump’s candidacy has been making dick jokes and period jokes,[note 7] and giving voice to the dark, hateful side of “took ur jerbs!“. He won the most number of votes for (and against) him in Republican primary history, demolishing the previous record held by George W. Bush,[29] and that’s without spending much money on the race.[note 8] In a way, his supporters have treated this election as a piece of absurdist theater — politics has become Whose Line Is It Anyway?, where everything’s made up and the points don’t matter.
Following an escalating series of gaffes and scandals in the run-up to the Presidential election, many Republican leaders have withheld or renounced their support for his candidacy.[30] He has also been condemned by everyone from Tic Tacs[31] to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.[32]
Despite all this, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States on November 8th, 2016. You wanted him, you got him.[note 9] Having single-handedly destroyed the Obama administration, the Clinton machine, the Bush dynasty, the Democratic Party, and the Republican Party in the span of 18 months, Trump is now focused on the United States.
1Family and personal life
1.1Ancestry
1.2Early life and education
1.3Family
1.4Religion
1.5Health
1.6Wealth
1.7Tax returns
2Real estate business
2.1Manhattan developments
2.2Palm Beach estate
2.3Atlantic City casinos
2.4Legal affairs and bankruptcies
2.5Golf courses
2.6Russian projects and investors
2.7Other real estate activities
2.8Resignation
3Side ventures
3.1Sports events
3.2Beauty pageants and model management
3.3Trump University
3.4Branding and licensing
3.5Foundation
3.6Media
4Political career
4.1Early involvement in politics
4.2Political affiliations
4.32000 presidential campaign
4.5Indications of 2020 presidential campaign
5Presidency
5.1Transition
5.2First 100 days
5.3Domestic policy
5.4Foreign policy
6Awards, honors, and distinctions
Family and personal life
Further information: Trump family
Trump’s ancestors originated from the village of Kallstadt, Palatinate, Germany on his father’s side, and from the Outer Hebrides isles of Scotland on his mother’s side. All his grandparents, and his mother, were born in Europe. His mother’s grandfather was also christened “Donald”.[2]
Trump’s paternal grandfather, Friedrich Trump, first emigrated to the United States in 1885 at the age of 16, and became a citizen in 1892. He amassed a fortune operating boom-town restaurants and boarding houses in the Seattle area and the Klondike region of Canada, during the gold rush.[3] On a visit to Kallstadt, he met Elisabeth Christ and married her in 1902. The couple settled in New York definitively in 1905.[4] Friedrich died from influenza during the 1918 pandemic.[5]
Trump’s father Fred was born in 1905 in the Bronx, and started working with his mother in real estate when he was 15, shortly after his father’s death. Their company, Elizabeth Trump and Son, was primarily active in the New York boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. Fred eventually built and sold thousands of houses, barracks and apartments.[5][6] The company would later become The Trump Organization when Donald Trump took over in 1971.[7]
Donald’s mother Mary Anne was born in Tong, Lewis, Scotland. In 1930, at age 18, she emigrated to New York where she worked as a maid.[8] Fred and Mary were married in 1936 and raised their family in Queens.[8][9]
Fred’s brother John (Donald Trump’s uncle) became a notable physicist and inventor.[10]
Trump at New York Military Academy, 1964[11][12]
Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, New York City. He was the fourth of five children born to Frederick Christ “Fred” Trump (1905–1999) and Mary Anne Trump (née MacLeod, 1912–2000).[13] His siblings are Maryanne (born 1937), Fred Jr. (1938–1981), Elizabeth (born 1942), and Robert (born 1948).
Trump grew up in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood of Queens, New York. He attended the Kew-Forest School from kindergarten through seventh grade. At age 13, Trump’s parents enrolled him in the New York Military Academy, after discovering Donald made frequent trips into Manhattan without permission.[14][15] In August 1964, Trump entered Fordham University.[11][16] He transferred to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania two years later, because it offered one of the few real estate studies departments in United States academia at the time.[17][16]
In addition to his father, Trump was inspired by Manhattan developer William Zeckendorf, vowing to be “even bigger and better”.[18] While at Wharton, he worked at the family business, Elizabeth Trump and Son,[19] graduating in May 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.[16][20][21]
Trump was not drafted during the Vietnam War.[22] While in college from 1964 to 1968, he obtained four student deferments.[23] In 1966, he was deemed fit for service based upon a military medical examination, and in 1968 was briefly classified as fit by a local draft board, but was given a 1-Y medical deferment in October 1968.[24] Trump has attributed his medical deferment to heel spurs.[25] In 1969, he received a high number in the draft lottery, which made him unlikely to be called.
Family of Donald Trump
This article is about the immediate family of Donald Trump. For the history of the Trump family as a whole, see Trump family.
The U.S. First Family at swearing in (left to right): Donald, Melania, Donald Jr., Barron, Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany Trump, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering oath
Manhattan, New York City
Donald Trump & Melania Trump
Connected members
Frederick Trump & Elizabeth Christ Trump
Paternal Grandparents
Fred Trump & Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
John George Trump
Paternal Uncle
Hon. Maryanne Trump Barry
Connected families
Mother of Don Jr, Ivanka, and Eric
Mother of Tiffany
ContentsThe family of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is a prominent American family active in real estate, entertainment, business, and politics. Donald Trump‘s immediate family circle is the First Family of the United States. They are part of the broader Trump family originating from Germany. Donald Trump has children from three different women; Ivana Trump, Marla Maples, and Melania Trump.
Members of the First Family of the United States, the Trump family, pictured at a campaign victory party in February 2016. Members of the Trump Family include, from left to right, Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, his daughter Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska, and his son Eric Trump.
Ivana Marie Trump (née Zelníčková), the first wife of Donald Trump, was born on February 20, 1949 in Zlín, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). She is a former fashion model and a businesswoman.
Marla Ann Maples, the second wife of Donald Trump, was born on October 27, 1963 in Dalton, Georgia. She is an actress and television personality.
Melania Trump (née Knavs), the third wife of Donald Trump, was born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia (present-day Slovenia). She has had a lengthy modeling career and is the second foreign-born First Lady of the United States.[1]
See also: List of children of the Presidents of the United States § Donald Trump
Trump has five children from three marriages: Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump with Ivana Trump, Tiffany Trump with Marla Maples, and Barron Trump with First LadyMelania Trump.
Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump
Main articles: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump
Don, Ivanka and Eric are Trump’s three eldest children, from his first marriage with Ivana Trump.
They each played major roles during Trump’s presidential campaign, as each had been regular guests on national news programs, thus serving as Donald Trump’s surrogates.[2] After Trump’s victory, all three of them were named as members of Trump’s presidential transition team. Prior to this, under Donald Trump’s chairmanship, each had been an Executive Vice President at The Trump Organization.
After the presidential transition, Donald Jr. and Eric will manage the family’s real estate empire while Ivanka will move to Washington, D.C. with her husband Jared Kushner, who has been appointed to a senior White House advisory position.[3]
Main article: Tiffany Trump
Tiffany Trump is the only child of Donald Trump and Marla Maples. In 2016, Tiffany was mostly absent from the campaign trail, in part because she was busy attending the University of Pennsylvania, her father’s alma mater.[4] Shortly after graduating in sociology and urban studies, she made a rare speech for her father at the Republican National Convention at age 22.[5]
Barron William Trump (born March 20, 2006)[6] is Donald Trump’s youngest child and his only child with Melania Trump. He is of German and Scottish descent on his father’s side and Slovenian descent on his mother’s side. He attends the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School in Manhattan. Barron is fluent in English and Slovene.[7] During his early childhood, Barron made several television appearances, including on The Apprentice and The Oprah Winfrey Show.[8] Barron will not immediately be living in the White House but will remain at Trump Tower with his mother, until the end of the 2016–2017 school year.[9]
He made rare appearances during the 2016 election; Melania Trump said she had wanted to keep him out of the spotlight.[10] He made a total of three public appearances on the campaign trail, appearing at a campaign rally in South Carolina, and attending his father’s RNC acceptance speech and presidential victory speech.[11] While absent from pre-inauguration events, he was at his father’s inauguration ceremony in January 2017 and some of the following events.[12]
On January 20, 2017 SNL writer Katie Rich made a comment about Barron Trump on social media networkTwitter, saying “Barron will be this country’s first homeschool shooter.”[13][14][15] This caused a social media protest[16][13] about the tweet, which led to Rich’s indefinite suspension from SNL.[17][18][19] On January 23, 2017, Rich made an apology through Twitter, stating “I sincerely apologize for the insensitive tweet. I deeply regret my actions and offensive words. It was inexcusable and I’m so sorry.”[20][21]
Donald Trump has eight grandchildren, five from his son Don Jr. and three from his daughter Ivanka.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa have five children: daughters Kai Madison (born May 12, 2007) and Chloe Sophia (born June 16, 2014)[22] and sons[23] Donald John III (born February 18, 2009),[24] Tristan Milos (born October 2, 2011),[25][26] and Spencer Frederick (born October 21, 2012).[27]
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have three children: daughter Arabella Rose Kushner (born July 17, 2011)[28][29] and sons Joseph Frederick Kushner (born October 14, 2013)[30] and Theodore James Kushner (born March 27, 2016).[31]
Donald Trump’s paternal ancestry is traceable to Bobenheim am Berg, a village in the Palatinate, Germany, in the 18th century. Johann Trump, born in Bobenheim in 1789, moved to the nearby village of Kallstadt where his grandson, Friedrich Trump, the grandfather of Donald Trump, was born in 1869.[32][33] This German heritage was long concealed by Donald Trump’s father, Fred Trump, who had grown up in a mainly German-speaking environment until he was 10 years old;[34] after World War II and until the 1980s, he told people he was of Swedish ancestry.[35] Donald Trump repeated this version in The Art of the Deal (1987) but later said he is “proud” of his German heritage, and served as grand marshal of the 1999 German-American Steuben Parade in New York City.[36][37]
Fred Trump
Donald Trump’s father, Fred Trump (1905–1999), born in New York, was one of the biggest real estate developers in New York City.[38][39] Using his inheritance, Fred Trump and his mother Elizabeth founded Elizabeth Trump & Son. Donald Trump later renamed it The Trump Organization and served as its chairman and president until assuming the office of U.S. President.[40]
Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
Main article: Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
Further information: MacLeod
Born as Mary Anne MacLeod (1912–2000) in Tong, a small village near Stornoway, in the Western Isles of Scotland, she was the daughter of fisherman Malcolm MacLeod and Mary MacLeod (née Smith).[41] At age 17, she immigrated to the United States and started working as a maid in New York.[41] Mary and Donald Trump’s father Fred Trump met in New York and married in 1936, settling together in Queens. Mary became a U.S. citizen in 1942.[41][42] Donald Trump has said that he “feels Scottish”.[36][37]
Frederick Trump
In 1885, Donald Trump’s grandfather, Friedrich Trump, emigrated from Kallstadt, Palatinate (then part of the Kingdom of Bavaria), to the United States at age 16. He anglicized his name to Frederick in 1892 when he became a U.S. citizen.[38] During the Klondike Gold Rush, he amassed a fortune by opening restaurants and hotels for gold seekers on their way to the region. After his death, his fortune was passed on to his wife and son. Frederick Trump was a second cousin of Henry J. Heinz, founder of H. J. Heinz Company, whose father also came from Kallstadt.
Elizabeth Christ Trump
Further information: Christ (surname) and Hartung
Donald Trump’s grandmother, Elizabeth Christ Trump, née Christ, was born in 1880 and died on June 6, 1966. She was the matriarch of the Trump family. Born Elisabeth Christ, she married Frederick Trump in 1902 and moved to the United States with him. Like her husband, she was a native of Kallstadt, born as the daughter of Philipp and Marie Christ. Philipp Christ was descended from Johannes Christ (1626–1688/9) of Flörsheim, Hesse.[43] Elizabeth Christ Trump was a descendant of organ builderJohann Michael Hartung (1708–1763) through her paternal grandmother Sabina Christ.[43]
John G. Trump
Donald Trump’s paternal uncle John George Trump (1907–1985) was an electrical engineer, inventor, and physicist who developed rotational radiation therapy, and together with Robert J. Van de Graaff, one of the first million-volt X-ray generators. He was a recipient of Ronald Reagan‘s National Medal of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Barry (born 1937) is Donald Trump’s elder sister. She is a senior judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Robert Trump
Robert Trump (born 1948) is Donald Trump’s younger brother.[44] He is a retired business executive and real estate developer who managed the Trump Organization‘s real estate holdings outside Manhattan.[45][46] He was married to Blaine Trump[47] until their divorce in 2007.[48] He serves on the board of directors for Zenimax Media.[49]
Genealogical table
Main article: Trump family
16. Johannes Trump
8. Christian Johannes Trump
17. Susanna Maria Bechtloff
4. Friedrich Trump
18. Johann Jakob Kober
9. Katharina Kober
19. Elisabeth Peter
2. Frederick Christ Trump
20. Johann Georg Christ
10. Philipp Christ
21. Sabina Christina Hartung
5. Elisabeth Christ
22. Johannes Anthon
11. Anna Marie Anthon
23. Eva Farny
1. Donald John Trump
24. William MacLeod
12. Alexander MacLeod
25. Catherine MacLeod
6. Malcolm MacLeod
13. Ann MacLeod
27. Ann MacKenzie
3. Mary Anne MacLeod
28. Duncan Smith
14. Donald Smith
29. Henrietta MacQueen
7. Mary Smith
30. John MacAulay
15. Mary MacAulay
31. Isabella Murray
Logo of the Trump International Golf Links Scotland golf resort in the form of a coat of arms adopted in 2012
The German Trump family as such does not have a coat of arms, but Donald Trump has used a number of logos in the style of coats of arms for his businesses, as discussed below. According to German heraldic tradition, anyone can freely assume a coat of arms if they so desire.[50]
Trump University logo
Trump University used as its logo a newly designed logo in the form of a coat of arms in red and gold featuring a lion rampant.[51]
Trump International Golf Links logo
In 2012 Donald Trump adopted a British-stylecoat of arms to be used as “the coat of arms for the Trump International Golf Links Scotland,” a golf resort in Scotland.[52] According to a spokesperson for Trump, the coat of arms “will officially represent the Scottish brand” Trump International Golf Links Scotland and “brings together visual elements that signify different aspects of the Trump family heritage and importance of this project” which is “set to be the jewel in the crown” of Trump’s golf resorts in Scotland.[52][53]
From 2014 Trump used the same logo for Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland, the golf resort built from his acquisition of Doonbeg Golf Club
Jesus turns down friend request
“””[It] was the theo-political equivalent of money laundering. Dobson and his gang are making Trump clean so that he is worthy of evangelical votes.
—John Fea, history professor at Messiah College[101]
James Dobson of Focus on the Family believes that Trump was recently born again, but not everyone agrees.
When asked the inevitable leading question, “What is your favorite book?” Trump answered with the usual pandering reply, “The Bible!”, although he couldn’t provide a favorite verse.[102] Eventually, Trump found one: “Two Corinthians” (he means Second Corinthians), which earned him an endorsement from Falwell Jr.[103]
It also leads one to wonder how frequently he takes holy communion, despite Trump’s claim of “as often as possible”[104] — quite the dedication to drinking red wine for someone who is also a teetotaler.[105]
Regarding the prospects of electing a hypothetical born-again Trump prone to fiddling with the nuclear football when bored or intoxicated, Hemant Mehta remarked that:[106]
“”If Christians do vote for the nuclear weapon-loving Trump, they probably have a better chance of meeting God real soon…
The Trump family were Lutherans on his father’s side in Germany,[47] and Presbyterian on his mother’s side in Scotland.[48] His parents married in a Manhattan Presbyterian church in 1936.[49] As a child, he attended Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Queens, and had his Confirmation there.[citation needed] In the 1970s, his family joined the Marble Collegiate Church (an affiliate of the Reformed Church in America) in Manhattan.[50] The pastor at that church, Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking and The Art of Living, ministered to Trump’s family and mentored him until Peale’s death in 1993.[51][50] Trump, who is Presbyterian,[52][53] has cited Peale and his works during interviews when asked about the role of religion in his personal life.[50]
Trump participates in the Holy Communion, but usually does not ask God for forgiveness. He stated: “I think if I do something wrong, I just try and make it right. I don’t bring God into that picture.”[54] On the campaign trail, Trump has referred to The Art of the Deal as his second favorite book after the Bible, saying “Nothing beats the Bible.”[55] In a 2016 speech to Liberty University, he referred to “Two Corinthians” instead of “Second Corinthians“, eliciting chuckles from the audience.[56] Despite this, The New York Times reported that Evangelical Christians nationwide thought “that his heart was in the right place, that his intentions for the country were pure.”[57]
Trump has had relationships with a number of Christian spiritual leaders, including Florida pastor Paula White, who has been called his “closest spiritual confidant.”[58] In 2015, he received a blessing from Greek Orthodox priest Emmanuel Lemelson[59] and in 2016, he released a list of his religious advisers, including James Dobson, Jerry Falwell Jr., Ralph Reed and others.[60] Referring to his daughter Ivanka’s conversion to Judaism before her marriage to Jared Kushner, Trump said: “I have a Jewish daughter; and I am very honored by that.”[61]
A 2016 medical report issued by his doctor, Harold BornsteinM.D., showed that Trump’s blood pressure, liver and thyroid function were in normal ranges.[62][63] Trump says that he has never smoked cigarettes or consumed other drugs, including marijuana.[64] He also drinks no alcohol, a decision arising in part from watching his older brother Fred Jr. suffer from alcoholism until his early death in 1981.[65][66]
Trump has said that he began his career with “a small loan of one million dollars” from his father.[67] Trump appeared on the initial Forbes List of wealthy individuals in 1982 with an estimated $200 million fortune, including an “undefined” share of the fortune belonging to his family and father.[68] During the 1980s he became a billionaire,[69] but was absent from the Forbes list from 1990 to 1995 following losses which reportedly obliged him to borrow from his siblings’ trusts in 1993.[68] After his father died in 1999, he and his surviving siblings received shares of his father’s estate which was valued at more than $20 million.[70][71]
Trump Hotel Las Vegas, with gold infused glass[72]
When he announced his candidacy on June 16, 2015, Trump released a one-page financial summary that stated a net worth of $8,737,540,000.[73] The following month, he filed a 92-page disclosure and put his wealth at over $10 billion.[74][75] His presidential announcement speech mentioned that “I’m really rich”, which he said would make him less reliant upon large campaign donations.[76][77]Forbes believed his net worth estimate was “a whopper”, figuring it was $4.1 billion in 2015 (405th in the world, 133d in the U.S.).[78][79] Trump also stated in the long 2015 financial disclosure that his income for the year 2014 was $362 million.[75]
After Trump made controversial remarks about illegal immigrants in 2015, he lost business contracts with several companies that summer, which Forbes estimated negatively impacted his net worth by $125 million.[80] The value of the Trump brand may have fallen further during his presidential campaign, as some consumers boycotted in response to his candidacy.[81] Bookings and foot traffic at Trump-branded properties fell off sharply in 2016,[82][83] though Trump’s 104-page financial disclosure in May 2016 still put his wealth at over $10 billion as he had done the previous July.[74][84][75] The release of the Access Hollywood tape recordings in October 2016 put further pressure on his business.[85]
In their 2017 annual billionaires’ ranking, Forbes estimated Trump’s net worth at $3.5 billion (544th in the world, 201st in the U.S.)[1] making him one of the richest politicians in American history. These estimates have fluctuated from year to year, and also depending upon who is doing the estimations; Bloomberg News pegged his wealth at $3 billion in 2016,[86] whereas Forbes said $4.5 billion that same year (324th in the world, 113th in the U.S.).[87] The discrepancies among these estimates and with Trump’s own estimates stem from the uncertain value of appraised property and of his personal brand.[86][88]
Further information: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016 § Refusal to release tax returns
As required of all presidential candidates by FEC regulations, Trump published a 92-page financial disclosure form that listed all his assets, liabilities, income sources and hundreds of business positions,[74] but he declined to release his tax returns,[89] contrary to usual practice by every presidential candidate since Gerald Ford in 1976.[90] Trump’s refusal led to speculation that he was hiding something,[91] although there is no law that requires presidential candidates to release their returns.[92]
Trump explained that his tax returns are being audited and his lawyers advise against releasing them.[93][94] No law prohibits release of tax returns during an audit. Tax attorneys differ about whether such a release is wise legal strategy.[95] Trump has told the news media that his tax rate was “none of your business”, but added, “I fight very hard to pay as little tax as possible.”[96][97][98]
On October 1, 2016, three pages of Trump’s 1995 tax return were leaked to a New York Times reporter, who said the documents were received in her Times mailbox. Each of the three pages is one page from Trump’s state filings in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. They show that using allowed deductions for losses, Trump claimed a loss of $916 million that year. During the second presidential debate, Trump acknowledged using the deduction, but declined to provide details such as the specific years it was applied.[99] When asked if he used the tax code to avoid paying taxes, he said, “Of course I did. Of course I did.” He then went on to say he paid “hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes”, calling it a “simple” thing. “I pay tax, and I pay federal tax, too”, he said.[100][101][102]
On March 14, 2017 the first two pages of Trump’s 2005 federal income tax returns were leaked to MSNBC‘s Rachel Maddow show. The two pages showed that Trump paid $38 million in federal taxes and had a gross adjusted income of $150 million.[103][104] The White House confirmed the authenticity of the 2005 documents and stated: “Despite this substantial income figure and tax paid, it is totally illegal to steal and publish tax returns.
Listen up, Fives, a Ten is speaking!
“”Trump found the flaw in the American Death Star. It doesn’t know how to turn the cameras off, even when it’s filming its own demise.
—Matt Taibbi[34]
The more we’ve learned about his businesses this election cycle, the more Americans have come to realize he has some of the worst business instincts of any human being.
“”That may be Trump’s one skill – performing so many outrages that he gets us to sideline some of them while we try to deal with the worst/most recent.
—Ophelia Benson [35]
Trump’s connections with mob figures are old and run deep, according to journalist Wayne Barrett; they’re mostly associated with his casino and huge erections construction activities.[36][37][38] In 2015, the details became public of Trump’s involvement with Colombo crime family figures during the making of Trump’s first name-branded product: a Cadillac limousine in 1988.[39]Trump has dragged his feet over releasing will never willingly release his tax returns, and Ted Cruz suggests those returns could show the extent of his mob dealings.[40] Trump and some of his spawn have been named as material witnesses in a massive tax-avoidance scheme by mob-connected Felix Sater.[41] As an aside, it has been reported that Trump himself paid no income taxes in 1978, 1979, 1984, 1992, and 1994.[42]
Trump’s connections to organized crime go back to shortly after his first forays into Manhattan real estate.[43] Trump made friends with Roy Cohn, formerly Joseph McCarthy‘s lawyer during the McCarthy Senate hearings, but who by then was a mob lawyer.[43] Cohn likely introduced Trump to Genovese crime boss Anthony Salerno. [43]
In 1979, Trump hired a demolition contractor to take down the building at the future Trump Tower site.[43] The contractor used illegal, non-union Polish workers who were exposed to asbestos.[43][44] Though the site was a union site, there was no picket because it was a mob-controlled union; Trump knew that the Polish workers were illegal.[43] Trump used overpriced concrete from companies controlled by Salerno and Gambino family crime boss Paul Castellano to build Trump Tower and Trump Plaza.[43]
When Trump sought to build casinos in Atlantic City in 1982, he was able to hide his mob connections by persuading the New Jersey Attorney General John Degnan to only investigate him for the prior six months.[43] At least one Trump company has been exposed as having ties to international money laundering from an ex-Soviet Union state,[45] and it has been speculated that the Trump casinos may have been used for laundering prior to bankruptcy.[46] Trump bought land in Atlantic City at an inflated price from hit men connected to Nicky Scarfo, of the Philadelphia crime family as well as purchasing or leasing other land that likely benefitted the Scarfo mob.[43]
A Saudi prince claims he bailed Trump out twice when the mogul got into financial difficulties. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal bought up a private yacht that Trump was forced to cede to creditors during the 1990’s, and later helped buy a NYC hotel when Trump was short of funds a second time. Said Saud is now embarrassed by the association.[47][48]
On January 1, 2017 Trump hosted and appeared on stage with Joey ‘No Socks’ Cinque at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.[49]Cinque is a Gambino crime family-affiliate who was convicted of felony possession of a trove of stolen artwork.[49]
Trump has lied on numerous occasions about his connections to organized crime, including under oath.[43][50]
“”He was the original “too big to fail.”
—Harry Hurt III, biographer[51]
“”In 1995, when he offered this company, if a monkey had thrown a dart, at the stock page, the monkey on average would’ve made 150 percent. But the people that believed in him, who listened to his siren song, ended up losing well over 90 cents in the dollar. They got back less than a dime.
—Warren Buffett on Trump’s Atlantic City hotels business[52]
It’s always been a bit of mystery just how much Trump buys into his own bullshit. He estimates his net worth at “over ten billion”, which is impossible for him to prove but also impossible for anyone to disprove.[note 10] This is not just based on his assets (which are not terribly liquid) but also how he feels about his worth on a daily basis.[53] The record really shows a middling businessman with a lot of structural advantages, who came out on top because of how rigged the system is.[54] It’s not hard to make a lot of money in New York real estate, especially when your rich daddy gives you a big head-start. In fact, over time it becomes practically impossible to lose money.[23][55] This is relevant to his claim that he can do an exceptional job of running the US government, since he hasn’t been truly tested in a situation with no fawning yes-men or training wheels.
Really, the reason the Trump Brand still exists and is fiscally solvent is because of his daughter Ivanka.[56] Supposedly his sons are both dumbasses, but she is scarily intelligent. It was her idea to start selling off the name in exchange for royalties without having to put up the capital costs of construction and running a property, something which Donald opposed but is now the cornerstone of the company, since it’s effectively free money. Ivanka is obviously worried about damage to the Trump brand, since she’s tried to spin out a separate sub-brand; she’s the one who staged a family intervention and convinced Dad to fire his campaign manager.[57]
Trump’s record on predicting economic recessions is also laughably bad:[58]
In 1999, he predicted an economic crash greater than the Great Depression.
Then, in 2001, he reversed his position and claimed the US market was strong right before a minor recession hit.
In 2005, he claimed the real estate market was strong, and followed this up with the launching of “Trump Mortgage” in 2006. Trump Mortgage subsequently went out of business when the housing market crashed the next year.
In 2011, he predicted massive inflation, suggesting the price of a loaf of bread would soon be $25.
And he has been predicting another recession since 2012…though this has been silent since his election.
Main article: Business career of Donald Trump § Real estate
The distinctive façade of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan
Trump started his career at his father’s real estate development company, Elizabeth Trump and Son, which focused on middle-class rental housing in the New York City boroughs outside Manhattan, but also had business elsewhere.[105] For example, during his undergraduate study, Trump joined his father Fred in successfully revitalizing the foreclosed Swifton Village apartment complex in Cincinnati, Ohio, thereby boosting the occupancy rate from 66% to 100%.[106][107]
Trump was promoted to president of the company in 1971 (while his father became chairman of the board), and renamed it The Trump Organization.[7][108] In 1973, he and his father drew wider attention when the Justice Department contended that the organization systematically discriminated against African Americans wishing to rent apartments, rather than merely screening out people based on low income, as the Trumps stated. Under an agreement reached in 1975, the Trumps made no admission of wrongdoing, and made the Urban League an intermediary for qualified minority applicants.[109][110] His adviser and attorney during (and after) that period was Roy Cohn, who responded to attacks by counterattacking with maximum force, and who valued both positive and negative publicity, which were attitudes that Trump appreciated.[111]
Manhattan developments
In 1978, Trump consummated his first major real estate deal in Manhattan, purchasing a half-share in the decrepit Commodore Hotel, largely funded by a $70 million construction loan jointly guaranteed by Fred Trump and the Hyatt hotel chain. Designed by architect Der Scutt, the project was able to proceed by leveraging competing interests and by taking advantage of tax breaks.[112] After remodeling, the hotel reopened as the Grand Hyatt Hotel, located next to Grand Central Terminal.[113][114]
Central Park‘s Wollman Rink, which was renovated by Trump
Also in 1978, Trump finished negotiations to develop Trump Tower, a 58-story, 202-meter (663-foot) skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, which The New York Times attributed to his “persistence” and “skills as a negotiator”.[115] To make way for the new building, a crew of undocumented Polish workers demolished an old Bonwit Teller store including art deco features that had initially been marked for preservation.[116] The building was completed in 1983, and houses both the primary penthousecondominium residence of Trump and the headquarters of The Trump Organization.[117][118] Architectural critic Paul Goldberger said in 1983 that he was surprised to find the tower’s atrium was “the most pleasant interior public space to be completed in New York in some years”.[119][120] Trump Tower was the setting of the NBC television show The Apprentice, and includes a fully functional television studio set.[121]
Repairs on the Wollman Rink (originally opened in 1949 in Central Park) were started in 1980 by a general contractor unconnected to Trump. Despite an expected 2 1⁄2-year construction schedule, the repairs were not completed by 1986. Trump took over the project, completed it in three months for $775,000 less than the initial budget of $1.95 million, and operated the rink for one year with all profits going to charity in exchange for the rink’s concession rights.[122]
In 1988 Trump acquired the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan for a record-setting $407 million, and asked his wife Ivana to manage its operation.[123] Trump invested $50 million to restore the building, which he called “the Mona Lisa”.[124] According to hotel expert Thomas McConnell, the Trumps boosted it from a three-star to a four-star ranking, and sold it in 1995, by which time Ivana was no longer involved.[125]
In 1994, Trump became involved with a building on Columbus Circle which was swaying in the wind. He began a reconstruction project that stopped the swaying and gave the building a full makeover.[126][127] Trump thereafter owned commercial space in that 44-story mixed-use tower (hotel and condominium), which he named Trump International Hotel and Tower.[128]
Lower portion of 40 Wall Street
In 1996, Trump acquired a vacant seventy-story skyscraper on Wall Street which had briefly been the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1930. After an extensive renovation, the high-rise was renamed the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street.[129]
In 1997, he began construction on Trump Place, a multi-building development along the Hudson River, and encountered delays the following year because a subcontracter had to replace defective concrete.[130][131] Ultimately, he and the other investors in that project sold their interest in 2005 for $1.8 billion, in what was then the biggest residential sale in the history of New York City.[132]
From 1994 to 2002, Trump owned a 50% share of the Empire State Building. He would have renamed it to “Trump Empire State Building Tower Apartments” if he had been able to boost his share.[133][134]
In 2001, across from the headquarters of the United Nations, he completed Trump World Tower, which for a while was the tallest all-residential tower in the world.[135] Trump acquired the former Hotel Delmonico in Manhattan in 2002, which re-opened with 35 stories of luxury condominiums in 2004 as the Trump Park Avenue.[136] Meanwhile, he continued to own millions of square feet of other prime Manhattan real estate.[137]
Palm Beach estate
Main article: Mar-a-Lago
Mar-a-Lago in 2009
The Trumps with Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife at Mar-a-Lago in 2017
Trump acquired the historic Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida in 1985 for $5 million, plus $3 million for the home’s furnishings. It was built in the 1920s by heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post, who envisioned the house as a future winter retreat for American presidents.
Trump’s initial offer of $28 million had been rejected, and he was able to get the property at the much lower price by purchasing separate beachfront property and threatening to build a house on it that would block Mar-a-Lago’s ocean view. In addition to using the estate as a home, Trump also turned it into a private club open to everyone who could afford the initiation fee of $100,000 plus annual dues.[138]
In 1986, he acquired a foreclosed, 33-story, twin-tower condominium complex in nearby West Palm Beach for $40 million, with automobile manufacturing executive Lee Iacocca investing in three of the condos.[139] Despite sprucing up its public areas, and years of heavy promotion, selling the units proved difficult, and the deal turned out to be unprofitable.[140]
Atlantic City casinos
New Jersey legalized gambling in 1977, and the following year Trump was in Atlantic City, New Jersey to explore how he might get involved. Seven years later, Harrah’s at Trump Plaza hotel and casino opened there, built by Trump with financing from Holiday Corporation which also was managing that business.[141] Renamed “Trump Plaza” soon after opening, it was then the tallest building in Atlantic City.[142] The casino’s poor results exacerbated disagreements between Trump and Holiday Corp., which led to Trump paying $70 million in May 1986 to buy out their interest in the property.[143][144] Trump also acquired a partially completed building in Atlantic City from the Hilton Corporation for $320 million; when completed in 1985, that hotel and casino became Trump Castle, and Trump’s wife, Ivana, managed that property until Trump transferred her in 1988 to run the Trump Plaza Hotel in New York.[145][146]
Entrance of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City
Also in 1988, Trump acquired his third casino in Atlantic City, the Taj Mahal then halfway through construction, by making a complex transaction with the television host and entertainer Merv Griffin as well as the resort and casino company Resorts International.[147] In October 1989, three of his top Atlantic City executives died in a helicopter accident, which both stymied and delayed the planned opening of the Taj Mahal.[148] The Taj finally opened in April 1990, and was built at a total cost of $1.1 billion, which at the time made it the most expensive casino ever.[149][150] Financed with $675 million in junk bonds,[151] it was a major gamble by Trump.[152] The project underwent debt restructuring the following year,[153] leaving Trump with 50% ownership.[154] He also sold his 282-foot (86 m) megayacht, the Trump Princess, which had been indefinitely docked in Atlantic City while leased to his casinos for use by wealthy gamblers.[155][156]
Trump founded Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts (THCR) in 1995, which assumed ownership of Trump Plaza, Trump Castle, and the Trump Casino in Gary, Indiana.[157] THCR purchased Taj Mahal in 1996, and underwent bankruptcy restructuring in 2004 and 2009, leaving Trump with 10% ownership in the Trump Taj Mahal and other Trump casino properties.[158] He served as chairman of the publicly-traded THCR organization, which was renamed Trump Entertainment Resorts, from mid-1995 until early 2009, and served as CEO from mid-2000 to mid-2005.[159]
During the 1990s, Trump’s casino ventures faced competition from Native American gaming at the Foxwoods casino located on an Indian reservation in Connecticut (where it was exempt from the state’s anti-gambling laws). Trump stated in 1993 that the casino owners did not look like real Indians to him or to other Indians.[160][161] Subsequent to that well-publicized remark about the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Trump became a key investor backing the Paucatuck Eastern Pequots who were also seeking state recognition.[162]
Legal affairs and bankruptcies
Main article: Legal affairs of Donald Trump
As of 2016, Trump and his businesses had been involved in more than 3,500 state and federal legal actions. He or one of his companies was the plaintiff in 1,900 cases and the defendant in 1,450. With Trump or his company as plaintiff, more than half the cases have been against gamblers at his casinos who had failed to pay off their debts. With Trump or his company as a defendant, the most common type of case involved personal injury cases at his hotels. In cases where there was a clear resolution, Trump’s side won 451 times and lost 38.[163][164]
Trump has never filed for personal bankruptcy, but his hotel and casino businesses have been declared bankrupt six times between 1991 and 2009 in order to re-negotiate debt with banks and owners of stock and bonds.[165][166] Because the businesses used Chapter 11 bankruptcy, they were allowed to operate while negotiations proceeded. Trump was quoted by Newsweek in 2011 saying, “I do play with the bankruptcy laws – they’re very good for me” as a tool for trimming debt.[167][168]
The six bankruptcies were the result of over-leveraged hotel and casino businesses in Atlantic City and New York: Trump Taj Mahal (1991), Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino (1992), Plaza Hotel (1992), Trump Castle Hotel and Casino (1992), Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts (2004), and Trump Entertainment Resorts (2009).[169][170] Trump said, “I’ve used the laws of this country to pare debt … We’ll have the company. We’ll throw it into a chapter. We’ll negotiate with the banks. We’ll make a fantastic deal. You know, it’s like on The Apprentice. It’s not personal. It’s just business.”[153]
A 2016 analysis of Trump’s business career by The Economist concluded that his “… performance [from 1985 to 2016] has been mediocre compared with the stock market and property in New York”, noting both his successes and bankruptcies.[171] A subsequent analysis by The Washington Post concluded that “Trump is a mix of braggadocio, business failures, and real success”, calling his casino bankruptcies the “most infamous flop” of his business career.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, the real-life Auric Goldfinger has been trying to build a golf course on (what used to be) a protected wetland habitat.[59] He tried to have several of his Scottish neighbors evicted, including a local farmer by the name of Michael Forbes who refused an offer on his property. For this, Forbes was awarded “top Scot” award in 2012.[60] His actions were parodied in this song.
Since then, the Scottish government’s plans to increase wind turbine capacity (his opposition to which even led to a heated discussion over Twitter with the host of the British version of The Apprentice, Lord [formerly Sir Alan] Sugar[61]) has encouraged him to cancel his plans, proving once and for all that they are worth every penny. Trump reported to Scottish authorities that he lost millions on the project, whereas in his US presidential disclosure, he claimed that the project was highly profitable.[62]
Turnberry Hotel and golf course, Ayrshire, Scotland
The Trump Organization operates many golf courses and resorts in the United States and around the world. According to Golfweek, Trump owns or manages about 18 golf courses.[173] His personal financial disclosure with the Federal Elections Commission stated that his golf and resort revenue for the year 2015 was roughly $382 million,[74][84] while his three European golf courses did not show a profit.[86]
In 2006, Trump bought 1,400 acres (570 ha) including the Menie Estate in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and created a golf resort there.[174] Scottish supporters emphasized potential economic benefits, and opponents emphasized potential environmental harm to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[175][176][177] A spokesperson for the golf course has said 95% of the SSSI is untouched.[178] A 2011 independent documentary, You’ve Been Trumped, chronicled the golf resort’s construction and struggles.[179] In 2015, an offshore windfarm being built within sight of the golf course prompted a legal challenge by Trump, which was dismissed by the U.K. Supreme Court.[180] In the wake of the 2008 recession, Trump greatly scaled back development of this property, and as of December 2016 Scottish officials were pushing for completion of the far larger development as originally approved.[181]
In April 2014, Trump purchased the Turnberry hotel and golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, which hosted the Open Championship four times between 1977 and 2009.[182][183] After extensive renovations and a remodeling of the course by golf architect Martin Ebert, Turnberry was re-opened in June 2016.[184]
Russian projects and investors
Main article: Business projects of Donald Trump in Russia
Trump pursued business deals in Russia starting in 1987, and in 1996 filed trademark applications for potential Russian real estate development deals, but none of those deals ever materialized.[185][186] Along with his partners and children, Trump visited Moscow several times, connecting with developers and government officials to explore joint venture opportunities that never panned out.[187][188][189][190]
Outside Russia, several of Trump’s real estate developments received a large part of their financing from private Russian investors. In 2008 his son Donald Trump Jr. said “Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets” and “we see a lot of money pouring in from Russia.”[191][185][192] Trump hosted the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, in partnership with Russian billionaire Aras Agalarov, and his Russia ties came under intense investigative reporting during and after the 2016 presidential campaign.[187][189]
Other real estate activities
Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago
Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver
In the late 2000s and early 2010s, The Trump Organization expanded its footprint in the United States beyond New York and into a few other countries, with the co-development and management of hotel towers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Panama City, Toronto, and Vancouver. There are also Trump-branded buildings in Dubai, Honolulu, Istanbul, Manila, Mumbai and in Indonesia.[193]
When Trump was elected president in November 2016, questions arose over how he would avoid conflicts of interest between his work in the White House and his business activities. At a press conference on January 10, 2017, Trump said that he and his daughter Ivanka would resign all roles with The Trump Organization, while his two oldest sons Don Jr. and Eric would run the business, together with Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg.[194]
Trump retained his financial stake in the business.[195] His attorney Sherri Dillon said that before the January 20 inauguration, Trump would put those business assets into a trust, which would hire an ethics advisor and a compliance counsel. She added that the Trump Organization would not pursue any new foreign business deals, while continuing to pursue domestic opportunities.[196] As of April 2017, Trump companies owned more than 400 condo units and home lots in the United States, valued at $250 million in total ($200,000 to $35 million each).[197]
Side ventures
Main article: Business career of Donald Trump
After Trump took charge of the family real estate firm in 1971 and renamed it The Trump Organization, he not only greatly expanded its real estate operations, but also ventured into numerous other business activities. The company eventually became the umbrella organization for several hundred individual business ventures and partnerships.[198]
Main article: Business career of Donald Trump § Professional sports
Trump at a New York Mets home game in 2009
In September 1983, Trump purchased the New Jersey Generals—an American Football team that played in the United States Football League—from oil magnate J. Walter Duncan. The USFL played its first three seasons during the spring and summer, but Trump convinced the majority of the owners of other USFL teams to move the USFL’s 1986 schedule to the fall. He argued that the new schedule would coincide with the National Football League and would eventually force a merger with the NFL, thereby significantly increasing their investment.[199]
After the 1985 season, the Generals merged with the Houston Gamblers, but the organization experienced continuous financial difficulties. The USFL was down to just seven active franchises from a high of eighteen and was soon forced to fold, despite winning an antitrustlawsuit against the NFL.[200]
Trump remained involved with other sports after the Generals folded, operating golf courses in several countries.[200] He also hosted several boxing matches in Atlantic City at the Trump Plaza, including Mike Tyson’s 1988 fight against Michael Spinks, and at one time, acted as a financial advisor to Tyson.[200][201][202]
In 1989 and 1990, Trump lent his name to the Tour de Trumpcycling stage race, which was an attempt to create an American equivalent of European races such as the Tour de France or the Giro d’Italia. The inaugural race was controversial, and Trump withdrew his sponsorship after the second Tour de Trump in 1990, because his other business ventures were experiencing financial woes. The race continued for several more years as the Tour DuPont.[203][204]
Trump submitted a stalking-horse bid on the Buffalo Bills when it came up for sale following Ralph Wilson‘s death in 2014; he was ultimately outbid, as he expected, and Kim and Terrence Pegula won the auction.[205] During his 2016 presidential run, he was critical of the NFL’s updated concussion rules, complaining on the campaign trail that the game has been made “soft” and “weak”, saying a concussion is just “a ding on the head.” He accused referees of throwing penalty flags needlessly just to be seen on television “so their wives see them at home.”[206]
Beauty pageants and model management
From 1996 until 2015, Trump owned part or all of the Miss Universe pageants, which were founded in 1952.[207][208] The Miss Universe Pageants include Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, and his management of this business involved his family-members; for example, daughter Ivanka once hosted Miss Teen USA. Trump hired the first female president of the Miss Universe business in 1997.[209] He became dissatisfied with how CBS scheduled the pageants, and took both Miss Universe and Miss USA to NBC in 2002.[210][211]
In 2015, NBC and Univision both ended their business relationships with the Miss Universe Organization after Trump’s controversial 2015 presidential campaign remarks about Mexican illegal immigrants.[212][213] Trump subsequently filed a $500 million lawsuit against Univision, alleging a breach of contract and defamation.[214][215] The lawsuit was settled in February 2016, but terms of the settlement were not disclosed.[216] On September 11, 2015, Trump announced that he had become the sole owner of the Miss Universe Organization by purchasing NBC’s stake.[217][218] He sold his own interests in the pageant shortly afterwards to WME/IMG.[207]
In 1999, a few years after buying into Miss Universe, Trump founded a modeling company, Trump Model Management, which operates in the SoHo neighborhood of Lower Manhattan.[219] Together with another Trump company, Trump Management Group LLC, Trump Model Management has brought hundreds of foreign fashion models into the United States to work in the fashion industry since 2000.[220] This business and the beauty pageants overlapped somewhat, with various pageant contestants getting modelling contracts.
Trumped-up university
“”Even in New York, a city of shining spires to every kind of financial bullshit imaginable, it is illegal for Trump to claim that he can teach you anything.
—Cracked[63]
Trump University was essentially a scam in which people were promised an education in real estate, by top experts picked by Trump himself, for an exorbitant “tuition”. Salesmen were told to apply high-pressure tactics on vulnerable people. Some were encouraged to max out their credit cards, others had to cough up their disability money, etc.[64] In return, they received bare-bones real estate education from people Trump never even met, though he was very much involved in the marketingaspects.[65] He got a cut in return for these “institutions” being allowed to use his name.[66]
An even bigger issue lies with name Trump University itself and its claims to offer certain degrees: graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral. This is in violation of New York law, which requires you to obtain a charter to call yourself a university. In 2014, the New York Supreme Court held that Trump was personally liable for running an unlicensed school and making “false promises” through his university Trump Entrepreneur Initiative;[67][68] this was confirmed by the testimony of a former salesperson and the court-released “Trump University Playbook.”[69][70][71] About 8000 former students are suing Trump U. in two separate class-action lawsuits, one of which involves the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act.[72] In August 2016, Judge Curiel ruled that Trump must face a civil trial for fraud and racketeering under RICO, which automatically requires triple damages; things are looking very bad for Trump on this front.[73]
This is the case in which Trump attacked a “Mexican” judge’s ancestry (he’s actually from Indiana) because he made a judgment Trump didn’t like.[74] But all this shows is that Trump is willing to do anything to help us make him realize his American dream, even if it means ruining us financially.
“”Why isn’t this man in jail for fraud? In addition to his phony Trump University, there was also a Trump Institute, that used plagiarized materials to peddle real estate advice.
—PZ Myers [75]
Trump faces law suits over this.[76] Trump may be liable for impeachment over this[77], but somehow managed to settle for a fraction of the damages.[78] No, we’re not sure how this works.
Main article: Trump University
Trump University LLC was an American for-profit education company that ran a real estate training program from 2005 until at least 2010.[222] After multiple lawsuits, the business is now defunct. It was founded by Trump and his associates, Michael Sexton and Jonathan Spitalny, and offered courses, charging between $1,500 and $35,000 per course.[223][224] In 2005 the operation was notified by New York State authorities that its use of the word “university” violated state law, and after a second such notification in 2010, the name of the company was changed to the “Trump Entrepreneurial Institute”.[225] Trump was also found personally liable for failing to obtain a business license for the operation.[226]
In 2013, the State of New York filed a $40 million civil suit alleging that Trump University made false statements and defrauded consumers.[225][227] In addition, two class-action civil lawsuits were filed in federal court relating to Trump University; they named Trump personally as well as his companies.[228] During the presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly criticized Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel who oversaw those two cases, alleging bias because of his Mexican heritage.[229][230][231] Trump later said that his concerns about Curiel’s impartiality were not based upon ethnicity alone, but also upon rulings in the case.[232][233]
The Low v. Trump case was set for trial on November 28, 2016 in San Diego.[234] Shortly after Trump won the presidency, the parties agreed to a settlement of all three pending cases. In the settlement, Trump did not admit to any wrongdoing but agreed to pay a total of $25 million.[235][236] The litigants agreed to the settlement just an hour before a hearing regarding Trump’s latest request to delay the trial until after the inauguration. Jason Forge, the attorney for the plaintiffs, said he “definitely detected a change of tone and change of approach” from the Trump representatives after the election.[237] The settlement was called into question on March 6, 2017, when Sherri Simpson, a Florida bankruptcy lawyer and former Trump University student, filed an objection.[238]
Branding and licensing
Main article: List of things named after Donald Trump
Trump has marketed his name on a large number of building projects that are owned and operated by other people and companies, as well as licensing his name for various commercial products and services. In doing so, he achieved mixed success for himself, his partners, and investors in the projects.[239] In 2011, Forbes‘ financial experts estimated the value of the Trump brand at $200 million. Trump disputed this valuation, saying his brand was worth about $3 billion.[240]
Because developers pay Trump to market their properties and to be the public face for their projects, some buildings that display his name are not owned or operated by him.[241]According to Forbes, this portion of Trump’s empire, run by his children, is by far his most valuable, having a $562 million valuation, with 33 licensing projects under development including seven Trump International Hotel and Tower “condo hotels”.
Properties to which Trump has licensed his name and image include two in Florida that have gone into foreclosure.[242] The Turkish owner of Trump Towers Istanbul, who pays Trump for the use of his name, was reported in December 2015 to be exploring legal means to dissociate the property after the candidate’s call to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States.
The pyramid scheme multilevel marketing company
In 2009, Trump “partnered” with the founders of Ideal Health International (est. 1997), a multilevel marketing business, rebranding it as The Trump Network.[79] “Partnering” in this case is just another Trumpian term of art, as it was yet one more Trump brand rental and he claimed not to be involved with the company’s operations, even if what both he, company representatives and advertising for the network stated implied that there was an actual partnership “that was certain to lift thousands of people into prosperity”; after the brand rental came to an end in 2012, its assets were bought off by a Canadian and rebranded.[79]
The “business”, which consisted of selling a urine test device with customized vitamins,[80][81] not only made investors lose money buying the highly overpriced products, but also buying customized infomercials in local TV channels.
As of 2015, Trump owned 30% of the Bank of America building in San Francisco, location of the “Banker’s Heart” statue. Apparently, this is where he left his heart.[82][83]
Donald Trump has been called “the least charitable billionaire in the world”.[84]Take, for example, his donations to 9/11 charities: $1,000 (his own backyard, no less). The donation went to the anti-psychology Scientology front group, the “New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Fund“, which was co-founded by Tom Cruise.[85][86] Trump, who owns 40 Wall Street, actually received $150,000 for damages due to 9/11 from a special federal fund earmarked for “small businesses”, despite the fact that the building wasn’t damaged.[87]
Many of Trump’s larger donations are on their face self-serving, in the form of donations to:[88][89]
His sons’ schools[citation needed]
Golf-related charities[90]
Celebrity-related charities[citation needed]
Land donations with golf easements[citation needed]
Asbestos-contaminated land from failed golf-course projects (“Donald J. Trump State Park”)[91]
To prove his anti-vaxx bona fides, Trump’s foundation gave $10,000 to Jenny McCarthy‘s “charity” Generation Rescue.[89]
As for real charities, Trump has a pattern of stiffing them:[92][93] The Donald J. Trump Foundation has actually received more donations from a single other donor (World Wrestling Entertainment) than Trump himself contributed during the period 1990 to 2009 when he gave a paltry $3.7 million.[85] In 2014, Trump personally gave $0 to his own foundation.[94]
The office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was reported to have been considering an investigation of Trump University just before requesting and receiving a $25,000 political donation from Trump himself.[95] The donation allegedly came illegally from a non-profit Trump family foundation, which is not allowed to make political donations because of its tax status.[95] It’s also come out that he may not have been donating the proceeds of several business ventures to charity as he had promised to do, which could amount to fraud. This is aside from the veterans’ charity snafu.[96] These include Trump U, Trump Vodka, and his new book Crippled America, all high-profile activities with profits supposedly going to benefit charity. The harsh spotlight of a presidential run was suddenly not working out for him.[97] The Trump Foundation has been illegally soliciting money in the State of New York because it is not registered to do so as required by law.[98] On October 3, 2016, the Trump Foundation was ordered to cease and desist fundraising immediately by the New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office.[99] The charity did not register properly as it should have and investigations by the Washington Post suggested Trump benefited personally from spending by the charity.[100]
Main article: Donald J. Trump Foundation
The Donald J. Trump Foundation is a U.S.-based private foundation[244] established in 1988 for the initial purpose of giving away proceeds from the book Trump: The Art of the Deal by Trump and Tony Schwartz.[245][246] The foundation’s funds have mostly come from donors other than Trump,[247] who has not given personally to the charity since 2008.[247]
The foundation’s tax returns show that it has given to health care and sports-related charities, as well as conservative groups.[248] In 2009, for example, the foundation gave $926,750 to about 40 groups, with the biggest donations going to the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation ($100,000), the New York–Presbyterian Hospital ($125,000), the Police Athletic League ($156,000), and the Clinton Foundation ($100,000).[249][250] From 2004 to 2014, the top donors to the foundation were Vince and Linda McMahon of WWE, who donated $5 million to the foundation after Trump appeared at WrestleMania in 2007.[247] Linda McMahon later became Administrator of the Small Business Administration.[251]
In 2016, investigations by The Washington Post uncovered several potential legal and ethical violations conducted by the charity, including alleged self-dealing and possible tax evasion.[252] After beginning an investigation into the foundation, the New York State Attorney General‘s office notified the Trump Foundation that it was allegedly in violation of New York laws regarding charities, and ordered it to immediately cease its fundraising activities in New York.[253][254][255] A Trump spokesman called the investigation a “partisan hit job”.[253] In response to mounting complaints, Trump’s team announced in late December 2016 that the Trump Foundation would be dissolved to remove “even the appearance of any conflict with [his] role as President.”
Rare moments
“”Our country is divided and out of control. The world is watching. Our country is totally divided and our enemies are watching.
—Trump accidentally says something poignant, for once.[107]
Despite his status as a living meme, even Trump is no exception to the stopped-clock principle: he regularly calls out the neoconservatives and their hired help.[108] His annihilation of the Club for Growth was also on point.[109]
Trump’s comments on George Bush having advance foreknowledge of the September 11 attacks and the lack of strategy post-9/11 from the Bush administration have led some in the right-wing news media[110] (even including self-confessed truther Alex Jones[111]) to label him a “truther“, although this isn’t very accurate, as Trump backtracked from some of the advance knowledge comments.[112] He also believes the famous “28 pages” redacted from the official 9/11 report were done so to please the Saudis,[113] which would appear to be partially accurate.[114]
He once recorded an audio commentary for a film that is regarded as the greatest of all time by several critics. The name of said film? Citizen Kane, of course. You can find it on YouTube.
On the bureaucracy front, he dropped a requirement that federal government agencies report on their Y2K preparedness 17 years after it came and proved to be a bit pile of nothing.
Further information: Donald Trump in popular culture, Filmography of Donald Trump, and Donald Trump in music
Trump has twice been nominated for an Emmy Award and has made cameo appearances in 12 films and 14 television series.[257] He has also played an oil tycoon in The Little Rascals,[258] and had a singing role at the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2006.[259] Trump is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and receives an annual pension of more than $110,000.[260][261] He has been the subject of comedians, flash cartoon artists, and online caricature artists. Starting in the 1990s, he was a guest about 24 times on the nationally syndicated Howard Stern Show on talk radio.[262] Trump also had his own daily talk radio program called Trumped!, from 2004 to 2008.[263][264][265]
Main articles: The Apprentice (U.S. TV series) and The Apprentice (TV series)
Trump posing with former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman during Rodman’s 2009 participation on Celebrity Apprentice
In 2003, Trump became the executive producer and host of the NBC reality showThe Apprentice, in which a group of competitors battled for a high-level management job in one of Trump’s commercial enterprises. Contestants were successively “fired” and eliminated from the game. For the first year of the show, Trump earned $50,000 per episode (roughly $700,000 for the first season), but following the show’s initial success, he was paid $1 million per episode.[266] In a July 2015 press release, Trump’s campaign manager said that NBCUniversal had paid him $213,606,575 for his 14 seasons hosting the show,[75] although the network did not verify the statement.[267] In 2007, Trump received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to television on The Apprentice.[239][268]
Along with British TV producer Mark Burnett, Trump was hired as host of The Celebrity Apprentice, in which celebrities compete to win money for their charities. While Trump and Burnett co-produced the show, Trump stayed in the forefront, deciding winners and “firing” losers. International versions of The Apprentice franchise were co-produced by Burnett and Trump.
On February 16, 2015, NBC announced that they would be renewing The Apprentice for a 15th season.[269] On February 27, Trump stated that he was “not ready” to sign on for another season because of the possibility of a presidential run.[270] Despite this, on March 18, NBC announced they were going ahead with production.[271] On June 29, after widespread negative reaction stemming from Trump’s campaign announcement speech, NBC released a statement saying, “Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump.”[272]
After Trump’s election campaign and presidential win led to his departure from the program, actor and former California GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger replaced Trump as host for the fifteenth season.[273] Trump is still credited as an executive producer for the show.[274]
Professional wrestling appearances
Trump is a World Wrestling Entertainment fan and a friend of WWE chairman Vince McMahon. In 1988–89 Trump hosted WrestleMania IV and V at Boardwalk Hall (dubbed “Trump Plaza” for storyline purposes) and has been an active participant in several of the shows.[275] He also appeared in WrestleMania VII, and was interviewed ringside at WrestleMania XX.[276]
Trump appeared at WrestleMania 23 in a match called “The Battle of the Billionaires”.[275] He was in Bobby Lashley‘s corner, while Vince McMahon was in the corner of Lashley’s opponent Umaga, with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee.[275] The terms of the match were that either Trump or McMahon would have their head shaved if their competitor lost.[275] Lashley won the match, and so McMahon was shaved bald.[275]
On June 15, 2009, McMahon announced as part of a storyline on Monday Night Raw that he had “sold” the show to Trump.[275] Appearing on screen, Trump declared that he would be at the following commercial-free episode in person and would give a full refund to the people who purchased tickets to the arena for that night’s show.[275] McMahon “bought back” Raw the following week for twice the price.[275]
In 2013, Trump was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden for his contributions to the promotion. He made his sixth WrestleMania appearance the following night at WrestleMania 29.
George H.W. Bush started this when he considered Trump for vice president and planted the idea in his head, not realizing that Trump was some kind of Cthulhu in the making and unknowingly screwing his second son out of the chance.[116]
If there is anything this election has taught us, it’s that Trump is playing Korean Starcraft while everyone else is playing checkers. He registered the slogan “Make America Great Again” six days into Barack Obama’s second term.[117] There has been some (mostly baseless) speculation that Trump’s entire candidacy is revenge for Obama’s Roast jokes.
“”My audience, 90% of them, they support you.
—Alex Jones to Trump, in a 2015 Infowars-exclusive interview[118]
Trump was a long-shot Republican contender for the 2012 Presidential nomination, so he could have run against Barack Obama. Then as now, Trump had no political experience, though he has a good deal of bankruptcy[119] business experience. Trump’s ongoing activities were hard to reconcile with “conservative” positions: he owes a substantial portion of his wealth to his involvement in the gambling industry, and his apparel line is manufactured in the very country that he wanted to hit with punitive tariffs.[120] In 2011, he also became the first presidential hopeful to use the word “fucking” in a speech.[121]
When compared side-by-side with old Fox News personalities, it’s pretty clear Trump was doing something akin to that (You suck, America! Now buy my book and I’ll tell you why). Content to surf the media wave and pocket the donations,[122] Trump didn’t hesitate to jump on the birther bandwagon, demanding to see Obama’s long-form birth certificate. He also believes Bill Ayers ghostwrote Dreams From My Father.[123][124]
He dropped out of the race after the aforementioned speech, which went against his work ethic heavily endorsed on The Apprentice. (Don’t give up!) It can be speculated that this was an elaborate ruse to pump up the show in ratings. After NBC took The Apprentice off the air in ’07, Trump returned to hawking steaks.[note 11]
Early involvement in politics
Trump’s December 1987 advertisement in The Boston Globe, criticizing U.S. defense policy
Trump first vaguely expressed interest in running for office in 1987, when he spent almost $100,000 to place full-page advertisements in several newspapers. In his view at that time, “America should stop paying to defend countries that can afford to defend themselves”,[278] and “should present Western Europe and Japan with a bill for America’s efforts to safeguard the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.”[279] As of December 1988, Trump was the tenth most admired person in America according to a Gallup poll.[280][281]
Trump considered running for president in 1988, 2000, 2004, and 2012, and for Governor of New York in 2006 and 2014, but did not enter any of those races.[282][283] In February 2009, Trump appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, and spoke about the automotive industry crisis of 2008–10. He said that “instead of asking for money”, General Motors “should go into bankruptcy and work that stuff out in a deal.”[284]
Trump publicly speculated about seeking the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, and a Wall Street Journal / NBC News poll released in March 2011 found Trump leading among potential contenders; he was one point ahead of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.[285] A Newsweek poll conducted in February 2011 showed Trump within a few points of incumbent president Barack Obama, with many voters undecided in the November 2012 general election for president of the United States.[286] A poll released in April 2011 by Public Policy Polling showed Trump having a nine-point lead in a potential contest for the Republican nomination for president while he was still actively considering a run.[287][288] His moves were interpreted by some media as possible promotional tools for his reality show The Apprentice.[289][290][291]
Trump played a leading role in “birther” conspiracy theories that had been circulating since President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.[292][293] Beginning in March 2011, Trump publicly questioned Obama’s citizenship and eligibility to serve as President.[294][295][296]Although the Obama campaign had released a copy of the short-form birth certificate in 2008,[297] Trump demanded to see the original “long-form” certificate.[294] He mentioned having sent investigators to Hawaii to research the question, but he did not follow up with any findings.[294] He also repeated a debunked allegation that Obama’s grandmother said she had witnessed his birth in Kenya.[298][299] When the White House later released Obama’s long-form birth certificate,[300] Trump took credit for obtaining the document, saying “I hope it checks out.”[301] His official biography mentions his purported role in forcing Obama’s hand,[302] and he has defended his pursuit of the issue when prompted, later saying that his promotion of the conspiracy made him “very popular”.[303] In 2011, Trump had called for Obama to release his student records, questioning whether his grades warranted entry into an Ivy League school.[304] When asked in 2015 whether he believed Obama was born in the United States, Trump said he did not want to discuss the matter further.[305][306] In September 2016, Trump publicly acknowledged that Obama was born in the U.S., and said that the rumors had been started by Hillary Clinton during her 2008 presidential campaign.[295][307][308]
Trump speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2011
Trump made his first speaking appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2011. His appearance at CPAC was organized by GOProud, an LGBT conservative organization, in conjunction with GOProud supporter Roger Stone, who was close with Trump. GOProud pushed for a write-in campaign for Trump at CPAC’s presidential straw poll. The 2011 CPAC speech Trump gave is credited for helping kick-start his political career within the Republican Party.[309][310]Christopher R. Barron, co-founder of GOProud, would later endorse Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, and launch “LGBT for Trump”, a political campaign with the goal of encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to support Trump.[311]
In the 2012 Republican primaries, Trump generally had polled at or below 17 percent among the crowded field of possible candidates.[312]On May 16, 2011, Trump announced he would not run for president in the 2012 election, while also saying he would have become the President of the United States, had he ran.[289]
In 2013, Trump was a featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).[313] During the lightly attended early-morning speech, Trump spoke out against illegal immigration, then-President Obama’s “unprecedented media protection”, and advised against harming Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.[314][315]
Additionally, Trump spent over $1 million in 2013 to research a possible run for president of the United States.[316] In October 2013, New York Republicans circulated a memo suggesting Trump should run for governor of the state in 2014 against Andrew Cuomo. In response to the memo, Trump said that while New York had problems and that its taxes were too high, running for governor was not of great interest to him.[317] In January 2014, Trump made statements denying climate change that were discordant with the opinion of the scientific community.[318] A February 2014 Quinnipiac poll had shown Trump losing to the more popular Cuomo by 37 points in a hypothetical election.[319] In February 2015, Trump told NBC that he was not prepared to sign on for another season of The Apprentice, as he mulled his political future.[320]
Political affiliations
Trump meets with President Ronald Reagan at a 1987 White House reception, 30 years before taking office
Trump’s political party affiliation has changed numerous times over the years. Trump was a Democrat prior to 1987.[321] In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan.[322]
In 1999, Trump switched to the Reform Party and ran a presidential exploratory campaign for its nomination. After his run, Trump left the party in 2001, ostensibly due to the involvement of David Duke, Pat Buchanan, and Lenora Fulani.[323]
From 2001 to 2008, Trump identified as a Democrat, but in 2008, he endorsed Republican John McCain for President. In 2009, he officially changed his party registration to Republican.[324] In December 2011, Trump became an independent for five months before returning to the Republican Party, where he later pledged to stay.[325][326]
Trump has made contributions to campaigns of both Republican Party and Democratic Party candidates, with the top ten recipients of his political contributions being six Democrats and four Republicans.[327] After 2011, his campaign contributions were more favorable to Republicans than to Democrats.[328] In February 2012, Trump openly endorsed Republican Mitt Romney for President.[329] When asked in 2015 which recent president he prefers, Trump picked Democrat Bill Clinton over the Republican Bushes.[330][331]
According to a New York state report, Trump circumvented corporate and personal campaign donation limits in the 1980s—although no laws were broken—by donating money to candidates from 18 different business subsidiaries, rather than donating primarily in his own name.[332][333] Trump told investigators he did so on the advice of his lawyers. He also said the contributions were not to gain favor with business-friendly candidates, but simply to satisfy requests from friends.[332][334]
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign of 2000 for the nomination of the Reform Party began when real estate magnate and long-time President/CEO of the Trump OrganizationDonald Trump of New York announced the creation of a presidential exploratory committee on the October 7, 1999 edition of Larry King Live. Though Trump had never held elected office, he was well known for his frequent comments on public affairs and business exploits as head of The Trump Organization. He had previously considered a presidential run in 1988 as a Republican, but chose not to run. For 2000, MinnesotaGovernorJesse Ventura persuaded Trump to seek the presidential nomination of the Reform Party, which was fracturing despite achieving ballot access and qualifying for matching funds as a result of the 1996 presidential campaign of businessman Ross Perot. Trump’s entrance into the Reform Party race coincided with that of paleoconservative commentator Pat Buchanan, whom Trump attacked throughout the campaign as a “Hitler-lover.”
Trump focused his campaign on the issues of fair trade, eliminating the national debt, and achieving universal healthcare as outlined in the campaign companion piece The America We Deserve, released in January 2000. He named media proprietor Oprah Winfrey as his ideal running mate and said he would instantly marry his girlfriend, Melania Knauss, to make her First Lady. Critics questioned the seriousness of Trump’s campaign and speculated that it was a tactic to strengthen his brand and sell books. Trump defended his candidacy as a serious endeavor and proclaimed that he had a chance to win the election. Though he never expanded the campaign beyond the exploratory phase, Trump made numerous media appearances as a candidate, traveled to campaign events in Florida, California, and Minnesota, and qualified for two presidential primaries. Veteran campaign strategist and longtime Trump aide Roger Stone was hired as director of the exploratory committee.
Internal conflict caused Ventura to exit the Reform Party in February 2000, removing Trump’s most vocal proponent. Trump officially ended his campaign on the February 14, 2000 airing of The Today Show. Though he believed he could still win the Reform Party presidential nomination, he felt the party was too dysfunctional to support his campaign and enable a win in the general election. A poll matching Trump against likely Republican nominee George W. Bush and likely Democratic nominee Al Gore showed Trump with seven percent support. Despite his withdrawal, Trump won both primaries for which he qualified. Buchanan would go on to win the nomination.
After the election, Trump gained greater fame as the host of The Apprentice. He seriously considered running as a Republican in the 2012 presidential election but decided against it. Four years later, he initiated a full-scale presidential campaign, became the Republican Party’s 2016 presidential nominee and was elected the 45th President of the United States.
Donald Trump with President Ronald Reagan in 1987, when Trump first considered running for president.
Real estate magnate Donald Trump, head of The Trump Organization since 1971, first dabbled in presidential politics in the early summer of 1987. Republican political organizer Mike Dunbar, unimpressed with the candidates for the 1988 Republican presidential nomination, founded the “Draft Trump for President” organization. Believing Trump had the makings of a president, Dunbar pitched Trump the idea of speaking at an event for Republican candidates in the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire. According to Dunbar in a later interview, Trump was receptive to this idea.[1] Then a registered Democrat, Trump officially changed his registration to Republican in July 1987.[2] Speculation that he would actually run for president intensified two months later,[3] when he purchased $94,801 worth of full-page advertisements in The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post with the heading “There’s nothing wrong with America’s Foreign Defense Policy that a little backbone can’t cure.” The advertisements reflected Trump’s concerns that Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait were taking advantage of American money and protection without providing any benefit to the United States.[4] The next month, as Dunbar had proposed, Trump appeared at a Rotary Club luncheon in New Hampshire. There, he delivered what The New York Times described as an “impassioned speech,” in which he expressed concern about the United States being “pushed around” by its allies and proposed that “these countries that are ripping us off pay off the $200 billion deficit.” In the audience, college students held placards reading “Trump for President.” Nevertheless, Trump proclaimed, “I’m not here because I’m running for President. I’m here because I’m tired of our country being kicked around and I want to get my ideas across.”[5] Later, Trump appeared on the Phil Donahue Show. After the appearance, he received a letter from former President Richard Nixon in which Nixon explained that his wife Pat, “an expert on politics,” had seen Trump on the show and “predicts that whenever you decide to run for office you will be a winner!”[6] In November 1987, Trump released The Art of the Deal, which became a New York Times bestseller.[7]
Months later, during an April 1988 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show,[8] Trump discussed his displeasure with the United States’ status as a “debtor nation” and its seeming inability to compete with Japan. Winfrey asked Trump if he would ever run for president. He replied, “Probably not, but I do get tired of seeing the country get ripped off … I just don’t think I have the inclination to do it.” Furthermore, he asserted that if he ever did run, he would win the election.[9] He later appeared at the 1988 Republican National Convention. In an interview on the floor, NBC News reporter Chris Wallace asked whether Trump’s visit to his first national convention would induce him to “take the plunge” into a presidential campaign. In response, Trump downplayed his prior exploration into presidential politics, though repeated that he would win if he ever ran, and praised then-presumptive Republican presidential nominee George H. W. Bush.[10] During another convention interview on Larry King Live, Trump dismissed the speculation that he had considered running for president and commented, “I doubt I’ll ever be involved in politics beyond what I do right now.”[3] Talk of a potential Trump candidacy grew silent for much of the next decade.
Trump with President Bill Clinton at Trump Tower in 2000
In 1995, industrialist Ross Perot, who had received 18.9 percent of the vote during his Independent 1992 run for president, formed the Reform Party of the United States of America[11] Though Perot won the party’s 1996 nomination and garnered 8.4 percent of the popular vote, rifts had begun forming within the party. Former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm, who unsuccessfully challenged Perot for the 1996 presidential nomination, accused Perot of using the party as a personal vehicle, and broke off with his supporters to form a new party.[12] In 1998, former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura was elected Governor of Minnesota as a member of the Reform Party—the party’s most significant victory—but Perot and his followers were not receptive to Ventura and his political allies.[13] The Perot faction adamantly, though unsuccessfully, attempted to prevent the election of Ventura supporter Jack Gargan as party chairman in 1999 when Perot backer Russ Verney chose not to stand for re-election for his term ending January 1, 2000.[14] Opting not to run for president himself in 2000,[13] Ventura searched for candidates.[15] Initially, he courted WWF Board Member and former Connecticut governorLowell P. Weicker, Jr.. He then turned to friend and wrestling aficionado Donald Trump.
In 1999, The New York Times reported that Jesse Ventura first approached Trump about a possible 2000 presidential run while both were in attendance at a wrestling event in Atlantic City.[16] Trump’s ambitions may have spawned earlier. The America We Deserve co-writer Dave Shiflett said Trump first thought about running in late 1998, when he looked at his political advantages in money and name recognition, and concluded that he was “at least as competent” as then President Bill Clinton.[17] According to Shiflett, this prompted Trump to ask top aide Roger Stone to find the “most eminent hack writer in America” to put Trump’s political ideas into a book. Stone reached out to Shiflett, a contributor to The American Spectator. In Spring 1999, Shiflett met with Trump about the project that would later become The America We Deserve. During the initial meeting, Shiflett claims Trump raised concerns about a suitcase bomb destroying Manhattan.
Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura privately encouraged Trump to run.
In July 1999, the Democratic[18] polling firm Schroth and Associates conducted a poll of 400 Reform Party leaders[19] and found Trump tied for third place for the Reform Party presidential nomination.[18] Both the Reform Party and Trump denied having commissioned the poll.[19] Days later, Newsweek raised speculation[19] when it cited an unnamed “close friend” of Trump who said Trump was “toying” with the idea of a presidential campaign, allegedly in response to rumors of Ventura’s courting of Weicker for a run. Trump purportedly held a grudge against Weicker for blocking his plans to build a casino in Bridgeport[20] in 1994. The two had an exchange of insults in which Weicker labeled Trump a “dirt bag” and Trump referred to Weicker as “a fat slob who couldn’t get elected dog catcher.”[18] In response to the Newsweek report, Trump sent out a press release in which he criticized the two party system, praised the Reform Party, and stated “If the Reform Party nominated me, I would probably run and probably win.” However, he added that if the party nominated him, he would ask for “an immediate recount.”[18] In an interview, he told The New York Times, “I’m honored and I’m flattered [by the speculation], but the fact is I’ve never had more fun than I’m having right now, building the most spectacular buildings in New York.”[18] Chairman Verney denied that the Reform Party had any interest in Trump, explaining that party members had “never spent one second thinking about him.” [19] A CNN-Time poll conducted later in July showed Trump with seven percent support nationally in a match up against Republican candidate George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore.[21]
Two months later, amid reports that paleoconservative political commentator and adviser Pat Buchanan was about to join the Reform Party to seek the nomination, Trump announced that he would consider running as a sign of respect for Ventura. He labeled the views of Buchanan as “prehistoric”,[22] and commented that even though he liked Pat, “I’m on the conservative side, but Buchanan is Attila the Hun.”[23] He expected that a primary battle between the two would be “nasty.”[24] According to columnist Robert Novak, Bush operatives concerned about a third party run by Buchanan contacted Ventura indirectly about preventing Buchanan’s nomination. Novak argued that Trump “seems a bad match with Perot’s party, but he may be the GOP’s last hope to stop Buchanan.”[25]When Weicker decided not to seek the party’s nomination due to internal bickering, Ventura reportedly went all in for Trump.[26] The media capitalized on a potential Trump versus Buchanan challenge,[24] and Saturday Night Live satirized it with a skit in which Darrell Hammond portraying Trump and Chris Parnell as Buchanan pitched their candidacies to Ross Perot, played by Cheri Oteri. The segment also featured an appearance by Will Ferrell as Ventura.[27][28]
Trump further increased speculation of a full-scale campaign when his publisher Renaissance Books announced a January 2000 release date for The America We Deserve. The publisher’s press release announced a book tour and teased, “Donald Trump for President? Run or not, Donald Trump’s ideas will have a major impact on the next presidential election.”[29] Trump set January also as the month on which he would decide whether to run. He expressed, “I’m not interested in being the [third-party] candidate who gets the most votes in the history of the world outside of the Democratic and Republican parties, I would only consider this if I thought I could win.”[30] On September 30, Trump wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal titled, “America Needs a President Like Me” in which he argued that he would be “the kind of president America needs in the new millennium.” He cited the “repugnant” comments of Buchanan and Ventura’s personal encouragement as factors contributing to his decision.[31] In an October 6 interview on Dateline NBC, Trump affirmed that he was “very serious” about his run.[32]
Melania Knauss was touted as Trump’s potential First Lady.
On October 7, Trump announced on Larry King Live that he formed an exploratory committee to explore a Reform Party presidential bid. Trump planned to use the committee, not to raise money—he would personally fund his campaign—but to advise him on political matters in preparation for a run. In the interview with Larry King, Trump was optimistic about his chances indicating a “very strong possibility” of victory.[33] He referenced a non-scientific National Enquirer poll of 100 individuals, showing him in first place against his Democratic and Republican counterparts.[21] When pressed, Trump identified Oprah Winfrey as his ideal choice for a running mate,[34] describing her as “somebody that is very special,” and that if she agreed to run, “she’d be fantastic . . . she’s popular, she’s brilliant, she’s a wonderful woman.”[35] Oprah’s spokesperson later responded “at this point in time . . . Oprah is not running.”[36] Trump labeled Rudy Giuliani the greatest Mayor of New York and spoke admirably of Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, saying that Reagan had a demeanor that contributed to a phenomenal spirit in the nation. Trump argued that President Bill Clinton could have been a great president, but destroyed his legacy with the Lewinsky scandal. As for the Reform Party, Trump offered praise for both Perot and Ventura, and attacked potential primary opponent Buchanan as someone “enamored” with Adolf Hitler, based on Buchanan’s thesis that Hitler presented no military threat to the United States ahead of World War II.[35]
On the issues, Trump labeled himself “very conservative,” but described his views on healthcare as “quite liberal” and “getting much more liberal,” explaining “I believe in universal health care. I believe in whatever it takes to make people well and better . . . . [I]t’s an entitlement to this country if we’re going to have a great country.” He expressed opposition to NAFTA, gun control, and said he would like to see alcohol corporations sued in the same manner as tobacco corporations. For his first presidential term, he proclaimed, “I want to do the right job: straighten out Social Security, get the trade deficits in order, and lower taxes.”[35] As for the lack of a first lady, Trump said he could solve the issue “in 24 hours” by marrying his 29-year-old girlfriend, model Melania Knauss. In a later interview, Knauss said she would marry Trump under such notice.[37] In the role, she said, “I would be very traditional. Like Betty Ford or Jackie Kennedy. I would support him.”[38] Trump described Knauss as “a woman of great style and elegance . . . very poised and gracious and able to get along with everyone.”[37]
After the announcement, Trump and Knauss had dinner with Ventura and were joined by actor Woody Harrelson.[36] Ventura later commented that Trump’s chances of success depended on his impression of the Reform Party.[21] Onlookers questioned Trump’s motive in running. Democratic pollster Harrison Hickman expressed doubts about the authenticity of Trump’s campaign, saying “It’s all marketing of his name.”[36]Matt Bai of Newsweek commented “Most serious-minded people think Trump’s flirtation with the Reform Party’s presidential nomination is just a publicity stunt.”[39] Ex-wife Ivana Trump doubted he would actually run.[40] Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch commented that people would likely not flock to Trump’s campaign, suggesting that Trump was merchandising his brand.[41] Trump disagreed with the critics, arguing that even though his sales had increased as a result of media coverage, he was serious about the campaign.[39]Roger Stone was hired as director of the exploratory committee.[42]
Primary campaign
October 1999[edit source]
Pat Buchanan, Trump’s main rival for the Reform Party nomination
Trump’s announcement made way for the anticipated Buchanan–Trump primary contest with Buchanan himself moving closer to mounting a Reform Party bid. Buchanan announced he would decide whether to join the race by late October. A Schroth and Associates poll of 500 people who voted for Perot in 1996, showed Buchanan with a slight edge over Trump, 32 percent to 29 percent.[41] Though Ventura wished to prevent a Buchanan nomination, he did not publicly endorse Trump. Some of Ventura’s advisers were skeptical of Trump’s campaign and wanted Ventura to leave the party if a Buchanan nomination appeared imminent.[39] Ventura’s place in the party had become a subject of controversy. Chairman Verney asked Ventura to leave the party in early October after Ventura commented in a Playboy interview that “organized religion is a sham and a crutch.”[43] Perot also decided not to make an endorsement during the primary campaign, despite Buchanan’s plea that Perot publicly support his entrance into the race.[41]
Before Trump could venture out on the campaign trail, he had to tend to some personal matters. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Marla Maples, Trump’s second ex-wife, threatened to reveal what Trump “is really like” if he chose to run for president in the general election. In response, Trump withheld $1.5 million in alimony he owed Maples, claiming she was in violation of the confidentiality agreement in the couple’s divorce decree. After a Manhattan judge refused to hear the matter, a brief conference was held, wherein the judge’s law secretary advised Trump to pay the alimony and advised Maples that further incidents would be cause for the judge to reconsider hearing the matter.[44] Trump’s attorneys were satisfied that the meeting would cause Maples to rethink making any public statements on her marriage to Trump.[45]
On October 24, Trump appeared on Meet the Press, where he announced that he would officially join the Reform Party. During the interview, Trump questioned why a politician was better suited to be president than him, commenting “I understand this stuff.” He said that the Republican Party has become “too crazy right.” Notably, he identified Buchanan as a “Hitler-lover” and mused, “I guess he’s an anti-Semite . . . He doesn’t like the blacks, he doesn’t like the gays. It’s just incredible that anybody could embrace this guy.”[46] As for his reputation as a womanizer, Trump said he would not run if he believed it would be an impediment.[46] The next day, Trump formally joined the Reform Party, changing his voter registration from Republican to Independence Party, the New York affiliate of the Reform Party. On the same day, Buchanan announced that he too would leave the Republican Party to join with the Reform Party and attempt to obtain its presidential nomination.[47] Buchanan said he refused to engage in a “name-calling” contest with Trump but made a thinly veiled attack against Trump’s wealth, arguing, “I don’t believe the Reform Party nomination can be bought, and I don’t believe the Presidency can be bought.”[46] On Face the Nation, Pat Choate, the Reform Party’s 1996 vice presidential nominee, said Trump would “make a good candidate,” but argued that Buchanan could challenge Trump “on the merits” and that Trump and the media were misrepresenting Buchanan’s views through “hate politics.” Other party members expressed reservations about Trump’s comments and personal life.[46][48] Verney wondered “what the compelling reason is for him to seek the presidency.”[49] Trump acknowledged himself as “certainly controversial” but labeled himself as “a great businessman,” who would “make the greatest treaties that this country’s seen in a long time.”[50] On Fox News Sunday, he criticized U.S. Trade RepresentativeCharlene Barshefsky and said that as president he himself would fill the position and negotiate trade deals with other countries. He identified France, Japan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia as nations taking advantage of badly negotiated trade deals with the United States.[51]
In an effort speculated to implore the media to view the campaign more seriously,[52] Trump rolled out a tax proposal that became the subject of attention. In a series of telephone interviews in early November,[52] Trump proposed a one-time 14.25 percent “net worth tax” that would apply to individuals and trusts with assets greater than $10 million. The plan was meant to raise $5.7 trillion in revenue to wipe out the national debt, estimated at the time to be $5.66 trillion. The plan exempted one’s homestead from the calculation. Trump estimated that the tax would only apply to one percent of the population and that the remaining 99 percent would receive a federal income tax cut as well as an elimination of the estate tax. He projected a 35 to 40 percent increase in economic activity as a result and eliminate $200 billion in federal interest payments, half of which would be used to fund middle class tax cuts and the rest to allocate for Social Security.[53] The original plan provided only one year for taxpayers to pay the new tax, but that was later increased to 10 years. Economists predicted that enactment of the plan would “risk capital flight”[54] and “prick” the stock market bubble.[52][55]Bruce Bartlett of the National Center for Policy Analysis wrote in the Wall Street Journal that the proposed rate would fall short of its goal and that at any rate, would introduce “devastating” disruption to the economic system.[56] Tax attorney Robert L. Sommers, writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, argued that many wealthy people lacked sufficient cash on hand to pay the tax and that doing so would lead to the mass liquidation of assets, “roil[ing] the stock and real estate markets.”[57] Trump defended his plan, rejecting the speculation that it would be “a shock to the system.”[52] Roger Stone noted that Trump had been thinking about the plan for a while and that he felt so strong about it that he was willing to pay $725 million of his own money in taxes under it.[57]CBS News speculated that the plan meant to appeal to middle and lower class Americans.[52] Trump’s tax plan differed significantly from the plan put forward by Reform Party rival Buchanan, who had called for a 16 percent flat tax on earnings over $35,000.[52]
I think the only difference between me and the other candidates is that I’m more honest and my women are more beautiful.
Donald Trump[58]
Despite the discussion of substantive issues, the campaign’s seriousness continued to come under attack. Ed Koch elevated his criticisms of the campaign, calling it “fraudulent” and arguing that Trump is the “greatest con artist in the world when it comes to trumpeting his own name . . . . [M]y gut tells me that he knows nothing [about policy].”[59] Former White House adviser Dick Morris said “I think he’s mainly selling books.” Republican strategist Ed Rollins questioned whether Trump could “say the right things” or “be willing to let somebody put an organization together.” A New York Daily News/WNBC-TV poll showed that 74% of New Yorkers believed the campaign was being used only for Trump “to promote himself.” Roger Stone commented that the perception problem would “solve itself” once the campaign would reveal the number of petition signatures it collected.[60] By mid-November, the campaign started receiving advice from political consultant Douglas Friedline, who ran Ventura’s successful 1998 gubernatorial campaign. Upon Friedline’s advice, Trump assembled communications and campaign staff, and began planning events in strategic states.[61] As a further step in organization, Trump set up a campaign website at the domain http://www.donaldjtrump2000.com and used Ventura’s webmaster, Phil Madsen, to create an online community of supporters.[62]
On his first campaign stop, Trump traveled to Miami, Florida and spoke before the Cuban American National Foundation.[63] The foundation invited Trump after he wrote a Miami Herald article denouncing Cuban President Fidel Castro and favoring the U.S. embargo against Cuba several months earlier.[61] During the visit, Trump was met with supporters touting “Trump 2000” posters and shouting “Viva Donald Trump!” There, he delivered his first foreign policy speech, capped with the line, “I’d have, personally, two words for [Castro]: ‘Adios, amigo!'” Covering the event, columnist Maureen Dowd wrote that the fascination with Trump was the “apotheosis of our Gilded Age,” where “money, celebrity, polling, and crass behavior” warp politics and the television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire dominates the culture.[58] Following this theme, Saturday Night Live performed a sketch in which Darrell Hammond reprised his role as Trump, holding a press conference announcing Millionaire winner John Carpenter as his running mate.[64] Soon thereafter, the actual Trump floated possible running mates and members of his presidential cabinet during a November 28 episode of Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer. He identified Senator John McCain, a Republican presidential candidate, as a possible Secretary of Defense. Trump said he would consider Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and mentioned retired General Colin Powell as a possible Secretary of State. He praised General Electric CEO Jack Welch, and discussed him as either Secretary of Treasury or running mate. He again mentioned Oprah Winfrey as a possible running mate. During the interview, Trump expressed his willingness to spend $100 million to self-finance a full-scale campaign.[65] The Reform Party scheduled a debate of the candidates seeking the presidential nomination on December 3 in Portland, Oregon. When a reporter asked a Trump aide whether Trump would appear, the aide was unaware of the debate. Ultimately, Buchanan attended but Trump did not.[66]
Trump’s proposed cabinet
Media proprietor
General Electric CEO
Secretary of Treasury
Charles Rangel
Secretary of HUD
December 1999[edit source]
Top adviser Roger Stone was part of Trump’s campaign entourage.
As the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations collapsed amid protests at a summit in Seattle, Trump appeared on the December 5 airing of ABC‘s This Week. He said that the WTO was not “necessarily fair” to the United States, and argued that “our best, and our smartest, and our brightest” were not being used to negotiate the deal. He renewed his attack on the negotiation skills of Barshefsky, saying that both she and Secretary of CommerceWilliam M. Daley did not know how to negotiate.[67] Next, Trump embarked on a two-day campaign stop in California, which the media covered extensively. During the stop, Trump held a press conference, appearing with his campaign entourage that included his girlfriend Melania, Roger Stone, and bodyguard Matt Calamari. Aides made hand sanitizer readily available for reporters, presumably due to Trump’s alleged germaphobia.[66] The Associated Press (AP) noted that Trump “made little attempt to appear statesman-like” at the press conference with responses that seemed “tailored more to entertain his listeners than establish his credibility.”[68] In Burbank, Trump appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno where he attacked Buchanan as “having a love affair with Adolf Hitler” and discussed his upcoming book, The America We Deserve. The Weekly Standard reported that though the release date was only a month away, the book had yet to be written.[66] After the Tonight Show appearance, Trump attended a meeting of one hundred Southern California Reform Party members, to whom he delivered a speech and answered questions. Crowds cheered Trump when he discussed his opposition to NAFTA, but some were offended[68] when he questioned the existence of a Reform Party platform and, after receiving a copy, left it on the podium when he exited. On the final day, Trump visited the Simon Wiesenthal Center‘s Museum of Tolerance and walked through an exhibit of The Holocaust. He delivered a speech and held another press conference at the museum atrium, where he denounced Buchanan’s views on Nazis. Afterwards, Trump boarded his jet for Long Beach.[66] During an on-jet interview, Trump placed his odds of waging a full-scale campaign at “50/50,” but “edging closer,” believing there to be a “fervor” among the public about his campaign. The AP evaluated the California response as more “warm” than fervent, but described Trump’s treatment as that of a “high profile dignitary.” At Trump’s final event, he spoke at a Tony Robbins motivational conference.[68] Robbins and Trump had made an agreement that would pay Trump $1 million for showing up at ten of Robbins’ events. Trump planned to make campaign stops to coincide with Robbins’ shows, speculating that he “could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.”[69] At the event, Trump received what the AP called a “moderately enthusiastic applause”[68] after asking the 21,000 people in attendance[66] whether he should run for president.[68] He received a large ovation when he proclaimed, “people want to hear straight talk. We’re tired of being bullied by these moron politicians.” Overall, The Weekly Standard praised Trump for his candor on the campaign trail.[66]
In discussing his campaign strategy with The Los Angeles Times, Trump proclaimed, “the only strategy is, I’ll be on television a lot.” Responding to a poll of probable Reform Party voters that showed him with only 14% support, fourth place behind Ventura (20%), Perot (25%), and Buchanan (30%), Trump pointed to the spike in ratings each television network received whenever he appeared on air. He admitted, “whether or not TV ratings can transfer into votes is an interesting question.” The Times characterized Trump’s campaign as “Political Science 101 on how far politics is devolving into pure entertainment.”[70] Nevertheless, Trump contemporaneously delved into the politics of third party campaigns when he wrote a letter to Commission on Presidential Debates asking the body to review its standard for third party candidate inclusion in the general election debates. His letter included a veiled threat of litigation if the body enacted a standard preventing his participation. At this time, Trump announced that he would make his decision on whether to wage a full-scale campaign by early February.[70] In addition, he retained two signature collection agencies in order to secure ballot access.[71]
As 1999 drew to a close, the conflict within the Reform Party escalated. To the chagrin of the Perot faction, chairman-elect Jack Gargan pushed through a motion to move headquarters from Perot’s home in Dallas to Florida.[72] Shortly thereafter, the Perot faction incorporated the Reform Leadership Council as an entity separate from the main party to preserve the vision of Perot. They also moved the National Convention from Ventura’s home in Minneapolis to Long Beach.[73] The Ventura faction filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Perot faction and threatened to bolt the party, prompting chairman Verney to instruct, “don’t let the door hit them when they leave.”[74] As the conflict unfolded, Ventura publicly expressed that he could never support Buchanan as the party’s nominee, describing him as “very shallow.” Ventura said that in a head-to-head against Buchanan, he favored Trump. Ventura and Trump planned a campaign event together in Minnesota to begin the new year.[75]
The America We Deserve book cover
Trump officially released his book The America We Deserve on January 1. Dave Shiflett received credit as co-writer.[76] To promote the book, Trump held a January 5 press conference at Trump Tower, which aired on C-SPAN. He signed books and answered questions from reporters, once asserting, “I may be too honest to be a politician.”[77] Trump’s book, consisting of 286 pages,[76] covers Trump’s political positions and policy proposals, including strict anti-crime measures, increased pressure on China, fair trade, border control, increased military spending, support for public capital punishment, and the implementation of single-payer health care.[78] It advocates eliminating soft money contributions to political parties and full disclosure of campaign donations to political candidates, but calls for the removal of limits on the amount of donations, arguing, “[i]f you want to give your life savings to Al Gore, that should be between you, Al Gore and your psychiatrist.” In addition, it raises concerns about terrorism, proposing the creation of a national lottery to raise funds for anti-terrorism programs,[79] and offers a choice to North Korea to disarm or face military strikes.[17]The America We Deserve also includes praise for former boxer Muhammad Ali, Teamsters leader James P. Hoffa, as well as Trump’s future political opponents Florida governor Jeb Bush and New York governor George Pataki, among others.[80] It cites friendships with baseball player Sammy Sosa and entertainer Sean Combs as making Trump more understanding of racial diversity. Trump later backpedaled his book’s praise of Combs after Combs was charged with violating gun laws following a shooting at a New York nightclub. Trump said he did not “know [Combs] really well.”[81] The book condemns Congressman Jerrold Nadler as a “hack” for opposing Trump’s development of waterfront real estate in Manhattan, and describes Senator Bob Smith as “the dumbest guy in the U.S. Senate” after he grilled Trump’s sister Maryanne Trump Barry on abortion when she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1999 upon her nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. It criticizes Democratic presidential candidate Bill Bradley as a “phony” for his Senate sponsorship of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 that purportedly hurt Trump financially. It also notes the hypocrisy of both an unnamed Senator and an unnamed conservative columnist who each engaged in extramarital affairs at Trump’s hotels and resorts while they attacked President Clinton for the Lewinsky scandal.[80] In a scathing review, New York Magazine described the book as inadvertently satirical.[82]Booklist pondered whether Trump was “the only man ever to run for president in order to promote a book.”[83] Dave Saltonstall of the New York Daily News, labeled it as autobiographical and reported that it contains “enough details to paint a fairly comprehensive picture of what a Trump presidency might look like.”[79]
On January 7, Trump appeared in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where he spoke before the Chamber of Commerce, attended a Reform Party fundraiser, and held a joint press conference with Ventura. At the fundraiser, Trump identified North Korea as the nation’s greatest foreign policy threat, blasted Japan for “ripping us off” for the last 25 years, and ripped Russia as being “totally mixed up” for placing “people nobody ever even heard of” in charge of missiles.[84] At the press conference, Trump claimed he had yet to decide whether to run officially and so had not asked for Ventura’s endorsement. Ventura said that if Trump decided to run, he would give his “full consideration.” Trump asserted it would be “disaster for the Reform Party” if Pat Buchanan received the presidential nomination.[85] Describing himself and Ventura as self-made and not part of the “lucky sperm club,” Trump made an indirect jab at both the Republican front-runner George W. Bush, the son of former President Bush, and Democratic front-runner Al Gore, son of the late Senator Albert Gore, Sr..[86] Trump and Ventura released a written statement opposing the Commission on Presidential Debates’ decision to limit debate participation to candidates polling above 15 percent in the general election and urging the Federal Election Commission to take action.[87]
Trump ended his relationship with Melania Knauss in January 2000, removing a key figure of the campaign entourage.[88] According to the New York Daily News, an associate of Trump said the move was meant to appease Reform Party leaders. Roger Stone denied the suggestion.[89] In addressing the matter, Trump complimented Knauss and commented, “she will be missed.”[90] Shortly thereafter, in an attempt to bring the two Reform Party factions together, Trump invited party leaders to the Trump-owned Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Addressing the 170 party members, who attended the event (including former chairman Russ Verney), Trump proclaimed “I’m very proud to be in the party of Ross Perot and Jesse Ventura.” Verney appreciated the gesture and in shifting from his once-chilly reception to the Trump candidacy, he welcomed Trump into the race. After opening the event to questions, one attendee asked Trump whether he would appear at the Florida Reform Party‘s state convention. Trump said he would consider it “very seriously.” Concerning Buchanan, Trump repeated he could not support Buchanan as the party’s nominee.[91] Despite the retreat, the intra-party dispute over the location of the convention continued.[92] Citing scheduling conflicts, Trump did not attend the Florida Reform Party’s state convention. Reports suggested that Trump insiders believed Buchanan had packed the convention with supporters and would embarrass Trump by winning all the state’s delegates. There were also growing indications Trump was considering withdrawing from the race, commenting that he was “deeply concerned” about the conflict within the party.[93] In another attempt to unite the party’s factions, Trump wrote letters to Ventura and Perot, requesting the two make peace.[94] Trump believed the instability of the party would hinder his chances of presidential success. Stone commented that “the [Reform] party is melting down before our very eyes.”[92] On the final day of January, Trump was removed from the New York primary ballot after a judge determined that Trump’s supporters had failed to obtain the required 5,000 signatures from registered Reform Party members. This marked a victory for Buchanan’s supporters, including leftist activist Lenora Fulani, who had hoped to prevent Trump from appearing on the ballot in his home state.[95]
Despite Trump’s efforts, the conflict within the Reform Party escalated. A special Reform Party meeting was planned for Nashville at which the Perot faction was expected to vacate the national chairmanship of Ventura-ally Jack Gargan.[96] Both Trump and Ventura expressed disgust with the national party. Ventura desired to disassociate the Minnesota Reform Party from the national party. An unnamed official within the party told the AP that Ventura and Trump discussed a scenario where Ventura would run as the presidential nominee of the disaffiliated party with Trump as his running mate. The chairman of the Minnesota Reform Party denied Ventura would be part of any presidential ticket.[97] After privately notifying Trump of his intentions and seeking his blessing,[98] Ventura held a press conference on February 12 and officially left the national Reform Party, remaining a member of his state party, which he urged to disaffiliate and return to its original name, the Independence Party of Minnesota. He voiced dissatisfaction with the presidential contest, explaining that Pat Buchanan was running “virtually unopposed” and receiving support from former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke; something with which Ventura could not associate. Ventura invited Trump to run for the presidential nomination of the Independence Party, which Ventura believed could become a national entity.[99] At the party’s next meeting, it disaffiliated.[100] Trump considered Ventura’s invitation but had concerns, particularly the question of whether other state parties would affiliate with the new party.[101] Minnesota political scientist Steve Schier doubted the party could become a national entity, arguing that it was far too small to make an impact on the national level.[99] Ventura’s move came just ahead of the Nashville meeting where, with the rationale of failing to “faithfully perform and execute the duties of his office,” Gargan was removed by a 109 to 31 committee vote.[102] The chaotic meeting, dominated by Perot-faction members, featured shoving matches and physical squabbles as the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department intervened to restore order. Gargan charged that the meeting was illegal due to insufficient notice, though a quorum was present.[103]
So the Reform Party now includes a Klansman—Mr. Duke, a Neo-Nazi—Mr. Buchanan, and a Communist—Ms. Fulani.
This is not company I wish to keep.
Donald Trump[104]
On February 14, Trump withdrew from the race.[105] In a press release, he cited infighting in the Reform Party as not “conducive to victory,” concluding he could not win the election as the party’s nominee and so, as pledged, would not continue his campaign. He expressed concerns about the direction of the party, particularly its membership, referring to David Duke, Pat Buchanan, and Lenora Fulani as a Klansman, a Neo-Nazi, and a Communist, respectively. However, he lauded party members Russ Verney, Jack Gargan, and others as “wonderful people” he was honored to meet. Trump lamented the exit of Jesse Ventura from the party, arguing “without Jesse, the Reform Party is just an extremist shell and cannot be a force or even a factor in 2000.” Trump declined to seek the nomination of Ventura’s new Independence Party, finding it “healthy” but too young to win. He expressly kept open the possibility of running for president in 2004.[104]Trump publicly announced his withdrawal on The Today Show in an interview with Matt Lauer. He explained that though he still could have won the Reform Party nomination, he believed he would only win 20 percent in the general election, which he did not want. He claimed the party was on the verge of “self-destructing” and referred to it as a “total mess.”[98] In response, Pat Choate, who became the new Reform Party chairman after the unseating of Gargan, disputed Trump’s claim about the party[106] and said Trump’s campaign was meant only “to smear Pat Buchanan.”[107] He declared Trump “unwelcome” to seek the party’s 2004 presidential nomination.[106] Choate later remarked that he believed Trump’s campaign was a “Republican dirty trick” orchestrated by Roger Stone “to disgust people and drive them away from the Reform Party.”[108] Stone argued that John McCain “running on Trump’s message” and surging in the polls signaled an end to the Trump campaign.[69]
Several days after withdrawing, Trump reflected on his campaign in an editorial published in The New York Times titled “What I Saw at the Revolution.” Disputing the claim that he ran for the publicity, Trump countered that he felt the nation was ready for a non-establishment “businessman president” who offered “straight talk.” He cited three reasons for dropping out: (1) the criteria of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which would have made it “impossible” for him to qualify for general election debates; (2) the rise of the presidential campaign of John McCain, whose similar message would have made a contrast difficult; and (3) the exit of Ventura from the Reform Party. Trump called his run the “greatest civics lesson that a private citizen can have,” but said it was “enormous fun” and a “great life experience,” though it “doesn’t compare with completing one of the great skyscrapers of Manhattan.”[109]
Results[edit source]
During the campaign, Trump qualified for the Michigan and California Reform Party presidential primaries. Both of these elections were held after Trump exited the race.[110] On February 22, Trump won the Michigan Primary with 2,164 votes defeating uncommitted with 948 votes.[111] Trump won the California primary on March 7 with 15,311 votes (44.28%) defeating perennial candidate George D. Weber who received 9,390 votes (27.16%), former Director of Advanced Space Programs Development Robert M. Bowman who received 4,879 (14.11%), former Congressman John B. Anderson who received 3,158 (9.13%), and political activist Charles E. Collins who received 1,837 (5.31%).[112] Pat Buchanan was not listed on either ballot. A slate of Trump supporters petitioned to list Trump on the New York Independence Party presidential primary ballot but were denied on a technicality.[113]
Pat Buchanan eventually won the Reform Party presidential nomination at a chaotic[114] National Convention in Long Beach in August 2000.[115] Buchanan had lost the support of the Perot faction, which accused Buchanan of fraud and held a counter-convention, nominating Buchanan’s only major opponent physicist John Hagelin of the Natural Law Party.[116] According to Russ Verney, the Perot faction lost faith in Buchanan when he emphasized pro-life and anti-homosexual issue positions after promising to respect the party’s neutral stance on social issues.[117] After the filing of a complaint over the party’s matching funds, the FEC ruled against the Perot faction and invalided the Hagelin selection.[118] The decision was affirmed on appeal. On Election Day, Buchanan appeared on the ballot in all 50 states and received 448,895 votes, 0.42% of the popular vote. George W. Bush defeated Al Gore in a close contest[119] that required a recount and Supreme Court intervention.[120] The Bush campaign recruited Roger Stone to oversee the recount.[121]
Reform Party presidential primary results by county
John B. Anderson
Robert M. Bowman
Charles E. Collins
George D. Weber
Aftermath[edit source]
Trump speaks at a campaign event in 2016.
After the election, Trump returned to his real estate business, rekindled his relationship with Melania Knauss, whom he married in 2005,[122] and hosted NBC’s The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice for 14 seasons from 2004 to 2015, acquiring the catchphrase, “You’re fired!”.[123] In addition, he continued an involvement in politics. He changed his voter registration from the New York Independence Party (Reform Party affiliate) to the Democratic Party in August 2001[2] as the Reform Party continued its decline. By 2004, the party had lost ballot access in all but seven states, which it gave to Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader.[124] Trump was critical of the George W. Bush administration’s handling of the Iraq War[125] and publicly endorsed Bush’s impeachment.[126] He considered challenging Bush in the 2004 Republican presidential primaries, but ultimately decided against it.[127] Jesse Ventura, who chose not to run for re-election as Governor of Minnesota in 2002,[128] also considered a 2004 presidential run and publicly asked for and received Trump’s support at WrestleMania XX.[129] However, Ventura did not run.
In 2009, Trump changed his voter registration from Democrat back to Republican.[2] He seriously considered running for president as a Republican in 2012 and led in an April 2011 Rasmussen Reports survey.[130] While considering a run, Trump emphasized China’s currency manipulation and criticized the trade policies of the Barack Obama administration.[131] Additionally, he questioned the legitimacy of Obama’s citizenship and birth certificate.[132] He decided not to run in May 2011,[133]but proclaimed “I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and, ultimately, the general election.”[134] After reports that a group in Texas was attempting to create the “Make America Great Again Party” with the intention of running Trump as a candidate,[135] Trump briefly considered a 2012 Independent bid and changed his voter registration from Republican to “I do not wish to enroll in a party.”[2][136] Trump said he would run if the Republicans selected the “wrong candidate.”[135]Ultimately, he again decided against running. Trump re-registered as a Republican in 2012[2] and publicly endorsed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for president.[137]
After much speculation, Trump officially decided to run for president as a Republican in 2016, using the motto “Make America Great Again.” In his announcement speech in June 2015, Trump took a tough stance against illegal immigration and promised to build a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border if elected president.[138] After announcing, Trump became the front-runner for the nomination, taking the lead in nearly every national poll, ahead of his rivals for the Republican nomination including Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida.[139] Trump styled himself as the candidate of anti-establishment Republicans and received praise from former rival Pat Buchanan, who compared Trump’s run to Buchanan’s 1992 and 1996 campaigns.[140] His attacks on the Republican establishment included a slight against the war hero status of John McCain, whom Trump complimented during his 2000 campaign.[141] Republican voters favored the purported honesty of Trump’s message and his abrasive approach,[142] which eschewed political correctness.[143] Roger Stone, who headed Trump’s 2000 presidential committee, served as an adviser for the 2016 campaign until a much publicized split in August 2015.[144] The campaign generated major media attention and attracted large crowds to campaign events. Trump won multiple Republican primaries, receiving more votes than any previous Republican candidate, and earned the party’s presidential nomination at the 2016 Republican National Convention. In the general election, Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to be elected the 45th President of the United States.
The upcoming new look for the White House.[125]
“”I built a little empire out of some crazy garbage
Culled the blood of the exploited working class
But they’ve overcome their shyness
Now they’re calling me “Your Highness”And the world screams “Kiss me, son of God”
Much to the dismay of GOP power-brokers and the delight of comedians everywhere, Trump declared in June 2015 that he is again running for POTUS on the 2016 Republican Presidential ticket. Blunders and confusion mark the Trump campaign, with some even going so far as to suggest that Trump may be suffering from Alzheimer’s or senile dementia due to his age;[126] since his father suffered from Alzheimer’s before his death in 1999, this conspiracy theory isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds…[127]
He immediately received backlash for his racist comments against Mexican immigrants during his announcement speech, which cost him his beauty pageant and other television deals.[128][129][130]
Main article: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016
Trump campaigning in Laconia, New Hampshire, on July 16, 2015
On June 16, 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for President of the United States at Trump Tower in Manhattan. In the speech, Trump drew attention to domestic issues such as illegal immigration, offshoring of American jobs, the U.S. national debt, and Islamic terrorism, which all remained large priorities during the campaign. He also announced his campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again“.[340]
In his campaign, Trump said that he disdained political correctness; he also stated that the media had intentionally misinterpreted his words, and he made other claims of adverse media bias.[341][342][343] In part due to his fame, Trump received an unprecedented amount of unpaid coverage from the media during his run for the presidency; this elevated his standing in the Republican primaries.[344]
Republican leaders such as House SpeakerPaul Ryan were hesitant to support him during his early quest for the presidency. They doubted his chances of winning the general election and feared that he could harm the image of the Republican Party.[345][346]
The alt-right movement coalesced around Trump’s candidacy,[347] due in part to its opposition to multiculturalism and immigration.[348][349]The connection of this group to the Trump campaign is controversial; writers such as Jon Ronson have suggested that the link between Trump and right-wing figures such as Alex Jones and Roger Stone is a marriage of convenience.[350]
During the campaign, Trump was accused of pandering to white nationalists,[351] especially in his initial refusal to condemn the support of David Duke, a former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, in a CNN interview with Jake Tapper. He had previously criticized Duke in 1991, disavowed the 2000 Reform Party due to the support of Duke and others, and condemned Duke on the campaign trail both before and after the interview.[352] In August, he appointed Steve Bannon—the executive chairman of Breitbart News—as his campaign CEO; the website was described by Bannon as “the platform for the alt-right.”[353] However, Bannon later told the Wall Street Journal that he was an “economic nationalist” but not “a supporter of ethno-nationalism.”[354]
Some rallies during the primary season were accompanied by protests or violence, including attacks on protesters inside the rallies, and clashes between protesters and Trump supporters outside the venues.[355][356][357]
Fact-checking organizations have denounced Trump for making a record number of false statements compared to other candidates.[358][359][360] At least four major publications – Politico, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times – have pointed out lies or falsehoods in his campaign statements.[361] Trump’s penchant for hyperbole is believed to have roots in the New York real estate scene, where Trump established his wealth and where puffery abounds. Trump has called his public speaking “truthful hyperbole”, though online media outlets such as Yahoo! believed Trump’s “truthful hyperbole” to be a political tactic.[362][363] Lucas Graves, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication,[364] opined, of Trump’s speaking, that Trump “often speaks in a suggestive way that makes it unclear what exactly he meant, so that fact-checkers “have to be really careful when you pick claims to check to pick things … that reflect what the speaker was clearly trying to communicate.”[365] Other sources, such as NPR, also said that Trump’s statements during the campaign were often opaque or suggestive.[366]
Republican primaries
Main article: Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016
Trump rally in the U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 13, 2016
Trump entered a field of 16 candidates who were vying for the 2016 Republican nomination; this was the largest presidential field in American history.[367] Trump participated in eleven of the twelve Republican debates, skipping only the seventh debate on January 28 (that was the last debate before primary voting began on February 1). The debates received historically high television ratings, which increased the visibility of Trump’s campaign.[368]
By early 2016, the race had mostly centered on Trump and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.[369] On Super Tuesday, Trump won the plurality of the vote and remained the front-runner throughout the remainder of the primaries. By March 2016, Trump became poised to win the Republican nomination.[370] After a landslide win in Indiana on May 3, 2016, which prompted the remaining candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich to suspend their presidential campaigns, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus declared Trump the presumptive Republican nominee.[371] With nearly 14 million votes, Trump broke the all-time record for winning the most primary votes in the history of the Republican Party. He also set the record for the largest number of votes against the front runner.[372]
General election campaign
Main article: United States presidential election, 2016
Trump with his running mate Mike Pence at the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016
Trump–Pence 2016 campaign logo
After becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, Trump’s focus shifted to the general election, urging remaining primary voters to “save [their] vote for the general election.”[373] Trump began targeting Hillary Clinton, who became the presumptive Democratic nominee on June 6, 2016, and continued to campaign across the country. One month before the Republican National Convention, Secret Service agents thwarted an assassination attempt on Trump during one of his rallies in Las Vegas; they seized a 20-year-old British man who was illegally residing in the U.S.[374]
Clinton had established a significant lead in national polls over Trump throughout most of 2016. In early July, Clinton’s lead narrowed in national polling averages following the FBI‘s re-opening of its investigation into her ongoing email controversy.[375][376][377] In reference to the matter, FBI DirectorJames Comey opined Clinton had been “extremely careless” in her handling of classified government material.[378]
On July 15, 2016, Trump announced his selection of IndianaGovernorMike Pence as his running mate.[379] Trump and Pence were officially nominated by the Republican Party on July 19, 2016, at the Republican National Convention.[380] The list of convention speakers and attendees included former presidential nominee Bob Dole, but the other prior nominees did not attend, though John McCain endorsed Trump prior to the convention.[381][382]
Two days later, Trump officially accepted the nomination in a 76-minute speech inspired by Richard Nixon‘s 1968 acceptance speech.[383]The historically long speech was watched by nearly 35 million people and received mixed reviews, with net negative viewer reactions according to CNN and Gallup polls.[384][385][386]
In late July, Trump came close to Clinton in national polls following a 3 to 4 percentage point convention bounce, in line with the average bounce in conventions since 2004, although it was toward the small side by historical standards.[387] Following Clinton’s 7 percent convention bounce, she significantly extended her lead over Trump in national polls at the start of August.[388][389]
Main article: United States presidential election debates, 2016
On September 26, 2016, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Lester Holt, an anchor with NBC News, was the moderator.[390] This was the most watched presidential debate in United States history.[391] The second presidential debate was held at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri. The beginning narrative of that debate was dominated by a leaked tape of Trump making lewd comments, and counter-accusations by Trump of sexual misconduct by Bill Clinton. Trump had invited four women who had accused Clinton of impropriety to a press conference prior to the debate. The final presidential debate was held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on October 19. Trump’s refusal to say whether he would accept the result of the election, regardless of the outcome, drew particular press attention.
Trump’s platform in a nutshell.[136]
“”They don’t really know or care what he stands for, only that he’s an extended middle finger at the hated political class and the national GOP. He FIGHTS!… His appeal to them isn’t so much ideological as it is nihilistic.
—Rick Wilson, GOP strategist[137]
So the thing about Donald Trump is, he’s full of shit. So the error you’ve made, as a sane human being, is giving any consideration to his idiotic ideas. The people are being conned and misled, as is so characteristic of Trump’s schemes. He has a whole AOTD chapter dedicated to making promises, no matter how grand, by drawing on the emotional side of a person. Because this is when you can start working them.[138]
National Security As with most of Trump’s positions, the answer is “all of the above”.(America can’t afford to be the world’s policeman. We need to expand the military.[139])
Trump thinks we should “close up” the internet to stop ISIS. Just like that! Which likely means, Whatever I don’t like will be shut down.[140]
In what Tricky Dick on a bender might mistake for a foreign policy strategy, Trump said that the way to defeat ISIS was to “bomb the shit out of them”, then send [Exxon]Mobil to suck out all the oil.[141]
He advocates for civilian deaths in war, saying we should “take out their families.” Further, he’s talking the whole family: grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, half-siblings, children, siblings-in-law, and their children. Whoever has a familial connection to the terrorist, he wants to wipe them out, regardless of their culpability.[142][143] (Clue Brick: It’s also a war crime under Article 33 of the 4th Geneva Convention.)
He’ll bring back torture, though he knows it doesn’t work, since “they deserve it anyway.”[144] He’d also “go much further” than waterboarding suspected terrorists, and thinks that dipping the bullets in pigs’ blood before shooting Muslim prisoners is a cool way to deter terrorism, and certainty not a recruiting bonanza.[145]
Trump supports the ability of the NSA to be able to collect bulk metadata and has enjoyed himself at the idea of the surveillance of mosques.[146][147]
Border security Hispanic people are lazy and come here to get welfare and commit crime. Also they’re stealing all our jobs.[148]
The monorail wall Trump proposes to stop illegal Mexican immigrants is a non-starter. Mexico will not pay, and Pew research suggests more Mexicans are returning to Mexico than are emigrating to the United States.[149] Moreover, the majority of US construction workers are undocumented Mexican immigrants. D’oh.[150]
He’s talked about the materials the wall will be built of. He’s talked about putting his name on it. Metaphorically, of course.[151] The wall is about his only concrete idea (pun intended) that he has consistently campaigned on, and he’s already waffling on it.
He has since doubled down, explicitly calling for a national database that registers and identifies all Muslim Americans. (We really need more Inquisitions.[152][153]) In a rally in Wisconsin, he clarified to Chris Matthews that the register wouldn’t apply to wealthy Muslims. That the policy only applies to poorer Muslims might make them more disposed to fight ISIS and help MAGA![154][155] He’s like the kid that just read the back of the book before writing a book report, and will literally fight you if you tell him he got the whole general plot wrong.
Foreign policy It’s abundantly clear he doesn’t know anything about foreign policy.[156]
You get a nuke! You get a nuke! Everybody gets a nuke![157]
In response to further military provocations by North Korea that apparently failed to alert him to the fact that North Korea probably wanted him to overreact like this, Trump gave a speech at the United Nations on September 19th, 2017 that can be considered quite batshit with some justice, especially considering a singularly odd reference to a mid-70’s song by Elton John.[158]
Trump has begun to pivot away from his earlier statements[159](“sorta neutral”) about Israel. But that’s just evidence of his famous “flexibility.”[160][161]
Trump also wants to Mafia-ize the U.S.’s national security posture. (It’d be a sad sight if Russia invaded you next week.) The military is oversized because of their own military adventures, and he has the gall to chastise Europe for not chipping in.[162]
Trump has hinted he may go to war if Mexico refuses to pay for nonsensical building projects.[163]
Trump said, in interviews with The Atlantic[164] and the New York Times,[165] that he would ignore NATO‘s defense policy if NATO members do not pay their membership fees. This completely goes against NATO’s longstanding policy of providing security to all of its members, and its pledge to defend their members if those members are attacked. He hashowever stopped short of saying the US should actually leave NATO;[166] in effect, he wants to extort NATO allies for money.
Trump does “not so much” trust intelligence (presumably because he doesn’t have any of his own), because Iraq.[167]
Economic plan Get rid of NAFTA, NATO, NASA, the NAACP, and anything with an N.[168][169]
It’s dizzying how quickly Trump has hitched himself to the Brexit campaign (right down to NAFTA’s equivalent of “Article 50”). He argued that Hillary Clinton is “100% wrong” because her view of the referendum differed from the outcome, whereas Trump wisely chose the side that “won.” Trump is doing the media’s work for them by branding Brexit a dry run of what a Trump presidency would be like.[170] He has even gone so far as to call himself “Mr. Brexit”, claiming that as the crooked media kept skewering those damn polls for the remoaners, the crooked media is skewering these damn polls over in the US for Clinton.[5]
What is his position on jobs? He’s going to “bring them back!”[171] Republicans and Democrats have already dropped the ball on helping those most affected by outsourcing; Trump wants to roll back free trade and raise tariffs, but that won’t necessarily fix the problem.[172][173] On the contrary, it’s a threat to eliminate hundreds and thousands of American jobs.[174] Their paychecks wouldn’t even keep up with inflation if they get what they want.[175] But the average voter won’t look a whole lot deeper than that free trade is “killing us!”
His economic plan sounds like the work of a businessman who’s made strategic use of bankruptcy.[176] It would wreak havoc on the dollar and turn US Treasury Bonds from the safest place to put your money into a risky proposition which investors would stay away from. You can’t unring the bell on his plan; just ask any country that ruined their currency long-term for a short-term benefit.[177]
The Trump Tax Cuts aren’t just right-wing, they’re crazy-wing. They’ve been criticized by conservatives for the huge deficits that would result, and by liberals since the main beneficiaries of his cuts are the very wealthy.[178][179][180]
“The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.”
Jerry Brown tends to be frugal with his endorsements. Hearing Trump say asinine things regarding climate[181][182] (“there is no drought!”[183]) must have pushed him over the edge.But when it affects Trump’s golf course, then climate change IS real, it IS happening, and urgent action must be taken.[184]
Energy Trump wants to pull out of all climate agreements[185], get rid of environmental regulations, and increase the use of coal (which is not surprising, given his statement that “I have friends that own [coal] mines”.[186][187] Standard GOP pandering.[188] He also states that he wants energy independence. He dislikes renewable energy, saying that “wind [turbines] kill all your birds” (a patently false claim — cats kill many times more birds) and that solar power doesn’t work well (another absurd statement).[186]Wait… is he still using “America First”?[189] (He’s going with the Third Reich’s “worker’s party” thing too.[190]) Can’t tell if he is intentionally fucking with us, or is actually adopting Goebbels‘ playbook.[note 12]
Healthcare So, pretty much Obamacare except that the insurance cartelscompanies can headquarter in whichever states have the weakest consumer protection laws and force their plans on everyone else.[191]For all of Trump’s macho-man image, this is a remarkably pusillanimous plan. Trump’s candidacy is based on ditching GOP orthodoxy, but this healthcare plan is a standard Republican nothingburger that is indistinguishable from what a lot of others have offered up. This indicates that Trump does not feel secure about his position in the nomination process, and is trying to signal to the establishment that he can adopt some of their stances, too.[192]
First Amendment It’s becoming of a bit of a running gag how Trump keeps threatening to sue people who are critical of him.[193][194][195] (As you may have guessed, Trump rallies tend to be a gold mine for muckraking reporters.) So of course he wants to “open up the libel laws,” which would completely undo the First Amendment, making it easier to sue media outlets that dare to criticize him.[196][197]Since actions speak loudest, especially where Trump is concerned, what has he done in the meantime? Ejected journalists at his rallies simply for being journalists.[198] No person, no problem!
Khizr Khan’s claims at the 2016 Democratic National Convention that Trump had not read the US Constitution seemed to be reinforced by Trump’s comments that Khan “had no right” to claim that he had not read the Constitution – clearly not reading the First Amendment, giving him the right to free speech.[199]
Is someone protesting in a way Trump doesn’t approve of, such as burning an American flag? The solution is simple: lock them up for a year or strip them of their citizenship – although the Supreme Court might take issue with the legality of such a move.[200] Come to think of it, Trump took issue with this strategy until he got elected King of the Universe President.[201]
Abortion It sounds like the main takeaway from Paul Ryan‘s sit-down was that Trump agreed to nominate pro-lifers to the Supreme Court.[202] In 1999, Trump said that while he hated the concept of abortion, he viewed himself as “very pro-choice.”[203]At that aforementioned event in Wisconsin, Trump floated an idea to punish women who seek abortions. While speaking with MSNBC host Chris Matthews about how he would enforce it, he very quickly reversed the statement to say that he would make the procedure illegal and punish doctors who do so. The best part was when he said that penalties for abortion should not apply to men.[204] Shhhhh… Trump is pointing out the inherent contradiction in the conservative platform.
A polygamous relationship gone wrong
While lukewarm on LGBT people getting married and serving openly in the military,[203] in 2000 he concluded that “‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ has clearly failed,” and even blasted Pat Buchanan for engaging in the sort of chicanery which Trump is now.[205] Flash-forward:
Now he’s touting “traditional marriage”—a concept he grudgingly admits is totally alien to him.[206] He has promised to appoint judges to overturn same-sex marriage if need be,[207] despite dismissing traditional marriage as a “dead issue” in the past,[208] and attending the wedding of David Furnish and Elton John.[209]
In the Prime Universe, Trump opposed the transgender “bathroom bill,” saying trans people should be free to “use the bathroom they feel is appropriate.”[210] Mirror!Trump, on the other hand, says it should be up to the states.[211]
He’s stated that he “wouldn’t block laws” that permit discrimination based on sexual orientation.[212] But at least he won’t behead anybody.[213]
Second Amendment In the course of a single convoluted sentence, he managed to say we shouldn’t have guns in classrooms, we should have guns in classrooms, switched back to we shouldn’t, and then finally wound up saying we should.[214] The secret service had a word with Trump after he claimed that “the second amendment people” should go out and shoot Hillary Clinton.[215]Trump and Obama/Hillary at least agree on one point: he is against allowing people on the no-fly list to buy guns, even if they have not been convicted of a crime.[216] Weakness on guns combined with anti-Latino rhetoric could possibly open up Texas, so expect this to be backtracked in a few days or hours.[217]
IRS With Trump cratering in the polls, he suggested that we repeal the Johnson Amendment of 1954, which prohibits tax-exempt organizations (namely churches) from purchasing and running political ads. Nobody seriously expects the IRS to enforce the law, but it’s meat that Trump is throwing to the evangelical wing and they’re eating up like fools.[218][219] He needs them now, because a lot of them are threatening to sit out the election. Voting for a thrice-married adulterer isn’t their thing.[220][221]Trump wouldn’t be able to change the law via executive action (tax law is Congress’s domain), but he could order the IRS not to enforce the ban, which would amount to the same thing. That being said, it would be hilarious if American mosques started electing more Muslims to public office.
… and that, boys and girls, is how a pro-choice liberal in a shitty toupee stole the Republican Presidential Nomination.
Political positions
Main article: Political positions of Donald Trump
Trump’s campaign platform emphasized renegotiating U.S.–China relations and free trade agreements such as NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, strongly enforcing immigration laws, and building a new wall along the U.S.–Mexico border. His other campaign positions included pursuing energy independence while opposing climate change regulations such as the Clean Power Plan and the Paris Agreement, modernizing and expediting services for veterans, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, abolishing Common Core education standards, investing in infrastructure, simplifying the tax code while reducing taxes for all economic classes, and imposing tariffs on imports by companies that offshore jobs. During the campaign, he also advocated a largely non-interventionist approach to foreign policy while increasing military spending, extreme vetting of immigrants from Muslim-majority countries to pre-empt domestic Islamic terrorism, and aggressive military action against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS or IS).
Media have described Trump’s political positions as “populist“,[394][395] and some of his views cross party lines. For example, his economic campaign plan calls for large reductions in income taxes and deregulation,[396] consistent with Republican Party policies, along with significant infrastructure investment,[397] usually considered a liberal (Democratic Party) policy.[398][399] According to political writer Jack Shafer, Trump may be a “fairly conventional American populist when it comes to his policy views”, but he attracts free media attention, sometimes by making outrageous comments.[400][401]
Trump has supported or leaned toward varying political positions over time.[402][403][404]Politico has described his positions as “eclectic, improvisational and often contradictory”,[404] while NBC News counted “141 distinct shifts on 23 major issues” during his campaign.[405]
Foreign interference in election
Main article: Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections
See also: § Russian projects and investors
There has been intensive media scrutiny of Trump’s relationship to Russia.[406][407] During the campaign, Trump repeatedly praised Russian president Vladimir Putin as a strong leader.[408] Several of Trump’s advisers, including former National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn and former campaign manager Paul Manafort, have been connected to Russian or Ukrainian officials.[191][409] The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine released information that helped to force Manafort’s resignation as campaign manager.[410]American intelligence sources stated with “high confidence”[411] that the Russian government attempted to intervene in the 2016 presidential election to favor the election of Trump by hacking into computers of Trumps’ opponents,[412] and that members of Trump’s campaign were in contact with Russian government officials both before and after the presidential election.[413]
Sexual misconduct allegations
Main articles: Donald Trump and Billy Bush recording and Donald Trump sexual misconduct allegations
Two days before the second presidential debate, a 2005 recording surfaced in which Trump was heard bragging about forcibly kissing and groping women.[414][415][416] The hot mic recording was captured on a studio bus in which Trump and Billy Bush were preparing to film an episode of Access Hollywood. “I just start kissing them,” Trump said, “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it, you can do anything … grab them by the pussy.”[417] During the recording, Trump also spoke of his efforts to seduce a married woman, saying he “moved on her very heavily.”[417] These statements were recorded several months after Trump married his third and current wife, Melania, who was pregnant at the time.[417][418]
Trump’s language on the tape was described by the media as “vulgar”, “sexist”, and descriptive of sexual assault. The incident prompted him to make his first public apology during the campaign,[419][420] and caused outrage across the political spectrum,[421][422] with many Republicans withdrawing their endorsements of his candidacy and some urging him to quit the race.[423] A number of Trump supporters worldwide also withdrew their support following release of the tape, including many Conservatives in Britain.[424]Subsequently, at least 15 women[425] came forward with new accusations of sexual misconduct, including unwanted kissing and groping, resulting in widespread media coverage.[426][427]
Trump and his campaign have denied all of the sexual misconduct accusations, which Trump has called “false smears”, and alleged a conspiracy against him.[428][429][430] In his two public statements in response to the controversy, Trump responded by alleging that Bill Clinton, former President of the United States and husband of Trump’s Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, had “abused women” and that Hillary had bullied her husband’s victims.
Trust me with donated campaign money
Trump gave $35,000 to an advertising company called Draper-Sterling. Like, from Mad Men.[131] The firm doesn’t exist, and this is their address in New Hampshire. So far he has paid $4 million to himself for flying in his own plane, $200K to Trump Tower, and $400K to his country club campaign headquarters in Palm Beach. Most hilarious is $1.8 million paid to the company making/distributing Trump hats, which is owned indirectly by Trump’s son Eric.[132] Suspiciously much money ($6 million estimate) goes to Trump owned companies and Trump’s family.[133] Hillary Clinton joked, “What is Trump spending his meager campaign resources on? Why, himself, of course.”[134]
It’s like Trump is skimming off the top, except his fundraising is so bad that the “top” is the whole thing. It’s also unheard-of for a major party convention to be begging for $6 million at the last minute. These should be huge yuge red flags to anyone.[135]
Where did we go right?
Trump accumulates a few nuggets of cocktail party knowledge about political topics (7-11 was an inside job![222]) and sort of freewheels through it while trying to steer the conversation back to the main talking points, which are Building Stuff and Making America White Great Again®. On Baltimore, he knows that people torched a Rite-Aid.[223] On climate change, he knows the difference between climate and weather, kind of.[224] Someone back at headquarters didn’t know there were two different organizations called “La Raza” and sent out orders to use that defense in the Trump U. case.[225] Trump was endorsed by the National Enquirer and has parroted their “journalism” as fact, like the thing about Cruz’s father and JFK.[226](Also, the only person directly quoted in the Enquirer hit piece is Roger Stone, who also wrote a book on how he thinks LBJkilled JFK and regularly makes appearances on Infowars.) His responses on China actually betray a sort of thought process: what he’s advocating sounds like an intentional invocation of Nixon’s Madman Theory, and Nixon went to China, so we guess in Trump’s head those things are somehow directly related.[227] His wife Melania’s speech to the Republican National Convention was supposed to cap the RNC with a sincere defense of her husband. Instead, part of it was grabbed from Michelle Obama.[228]
There’s actually considerable biographical evidence that Trump is serious about Building Stuff: sources close to him claim that he was deadly serious about the wall; the reason he likes it is that it gives him a physical thing to focus his imagination on, and he is not generally interested in abstractions.[229][230] As you’ll note below, interviewers can get Trump to agree to pretty much anything, as long as they frame it as something novel.[231] He genuinely has no clue how the Executive Branch is run.
Situations keep arising for him to show what kind of leader he would make, and he keeps fumbling them; he lives in the moment and doesn’t seem capable of long-term planning. The way he handled the Orlando situation is probably the best example of this.[232][233][234][235][236] Any credible Republican would spit-roast Clinton over the e-mail server and coast to the White House. Trump, instead, will posit that Bill had a bathroom quickie with Coney while the pair of them giggled about how they faked the moon landing and poisoned the populace with fluoride.[237][238] Any legitimate criticism of Clinton just gets lumped in with his never-ending miasma of conspiracy theory horseshit (“people are talking about” and “I’m just asking”).
Trump’s “short list” for vice president included Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Newt Gingrich, Ivanka Trump,[No, not The Onion] Joni Ernst, Bob Corker,[Who?] Sarah Palin, Donald Trump, John Kasich, Nikki Haley, Joe Scarborough, and Jan Brewer. On July 15, he announced that Governor Mike Pence of Indiana would be the nominee.[239][240][241][242][243]
Meanwhile he’s been assembling a team of the worst politicians you can imagine. Corrupt shit-bags like Chris Christie and Newt Gingrich, ratfuckers like Roger Stone,[244] and now Rick Scott[245]—though really none of these people made it to the White House.
Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind
“”They’ve been tailoring the suit for years. It just happens to fit Trump perfectly.
—Sam Seder, The Majority Report
“”I’ve got to mow my lawn.
—Sen. Jeff Flake (AZ) on skipping the Republican National Convention[246]
Bircher tactics work. If this election is a litmus test, then the entire Republican party failed it.[247] And that really gets to the heart of the problem: The “Silent Majority” has always held these beliefs under the surface. They’ve not been very politically active; they’re too busy hating the world for changing to even bother voting. But now, Trump has re-activated that base. This is right in Trump’s own wheelhouse anyway. People forget that Trump joined the Reform Party back in 1999.[248]
So now, left with no Bush or Cruz, they’ve swallowed hard and endorsed Trump. But you can tell their endorsements are half-hearted. Trump might be a big player in New York real estate, but he’s not a team player—the dressage crowd who somehow manage all to be related to one another (yep, even Obama is related to some of our famous political leaders). Adding to that, this is a guy who flaunts his wealth like someone who just won the lottery and has a gold-plated stroller for his kid. It’s taking everything the party holds dear—capitalism, family values—and turning it into a reality TV joke.
It was expected to have down-ticket effects that the GOP are not happy with. Not only was Trump capable of fumbling the presidency right into Clinton’s hands, he was thought to cost the GOP significantly in the legislature. Polls had Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson getting creamed by Russ Feingold in no small part because Johnson can’t step out of the shadow of Trump.[249] And Trump’s poisoning of the GOP won’t stop after the election. Nobody knows how Paul Ryan is going to rebuild his image after an hour or more of accumulated footage where he weakly endorses Trump while simultaneously disavowing everything he says. And Christie… wow. Where to even start? He went from a contender for the White House to the guy who fetches McDonald’s[250] for the blowhard who claims he saw radical Muslims in Christie’s own state cheering on 9/11.[251]
The party is already fissured, and if enough people voted Trump in, career politicians would have to adopt platforms more in line with Joe Sixpack if they want to be electorally successful. And with Antonin Scalia‘s death, the stakes were just too high to let the presidency slip away. But when they thought that they’re going to lose the presidency—and suffer serious losses in the fall—the party is finally ready to take their medicine. Like a gangrenous leg you must amputate.[252][253][254][255] They are in for a very unpleasant time in Cleveland (As long as everyone is armed, we’ll be fine![256][257]), and Trump will run as a zombie, but the party will emerge more-or-less intact.
Some were openly calling for the Republican Party to refuse funding to Trump and give money to other vulnerable candidates instead.[258] Serious.
Trump embodies every stereotype the left has tried to stick Republicans with for years. It will be impossible to deny your party is sexist and racist when he is the standard bearer for it. Actually, not impossible. There are plenty who still deny it. Republican talking heads are half-entertaining rumors that Trump, a longtime friend of the Clintons, is actually one of the most successful political double agents ever planted.[259] It’s easy to see the appeal of this theory: it’s painful for conservatives to admit the party is getting its just deserts for pandering to cretins; they’d rather just pretend that it’s due to Hillary’s witchcraft.[260]
“I am the most militaristic person ever.”
In July 2015, Trump set the tone for the race with an attack on John McCain‘s military record, declaring:
“”He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.[261]
Trump’s Vietnam-era record was one of a series of draft deferments (including studying real estate at the University of Pennsylvania). This was parallelled by a seemingly unusual conversion of his fitness to serve from 1-A (available to serve) before college to 1-Y (only in time of emergency) to 4-F (unfit to serve) after college, citing a bone spur in the foot, though he no longer recalls which foot.[262][263] Trump doubled down on his comments,[264] causing Rupert Murdoch to disavow him, although Roger Ailes hadn’t let up (until he was fired). McCain eventually had to apologize to Trump (!) for calling his supporters crazies, which provoked this entire exchange.[265] Whoever bought his soul is going to be disappointed at how tiny it is.
So, according to Republican voters, a Vietnam vet with multiple purple hearts gets swiftboated, but a trust fund kid who mocks prisoners of war for getting caught gets a pass.
Nowhere was Trump’s ineptitude on greater display then in the first debate when Trump argued in support of New York City’s Stop-and-Frisk ordinance. In his rambling policy proposal, Trump showed he didn’t understand the difference between local, state, and regional issues, and the limits of federal and presidential power. New York City’s Stop-and-Frisk law was an anti-gun measure based on the idea that people don’t kill people, guns do. Trump vehemently argued in support of this entirely local issue while campaigning for federal office, after having secured the backing of the National Rifle Association.[citation needed]
Then, in an effort to show understanding of African Americans’ issues and concerns, Trump made the statement that Obama’s hometown of Chicago had 4000 shootings since Obama came to Washington. In fact, Chicago had 4000 shootings in just the past year, and Trump was arguing for federal legislation to disarm law abiding citizens.[citation needed]
Trump’s fellow RINO Rudy Guilliani, who evidently advised Trump on these alleged “facts”, defended the stupidity while displaying his own total ignorance of America outside the New York media bubble and the New York City political milleu.[citation needed]
Assassinate Hillary Clinton
Trump made an ambiguous statement which has been interpreted as a call to assassinate Hillary Clinton.
“””If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks. Although the Second Amendment people… maybe there is, I don’t know. But I’ll tell you what, that will be a horrible day.”
—Actually not The Onion[266]
Another day! Another Trump gaffe! As expected, the usual cadre of Trump sycophants were on-hand to explain why a man who speaks his mind and says what every one is really thinking didn’t actually mean what he said.[267][268]
“”I fear that an unbalanced person hears that in this inflamed environment and, God forbid, thinks that was a threat. I certainly take it as a threat, I really do, and Trump needs to apologise
—Tony Schwartz, author of [Trump’s book] The Art of the Deal[269]
And he did it again! Mirroring a Tweet he’d made all the way back in January,[270] Trump once more implied that Hillary Clinton’s bodyguards should be disarmed and that she should see what happens to her:[271]
“”She’s very much against the Second Amendment. She wants to destroy your Second Amendment. Guns, guns, guns, right? I think what we should do is, she goes around with armed bodyguards like you have never seen before. I think that her bodyguards should drop all weapons, they should disarm. I think they should disarm immediately. Take their guns away. She doesn’t want guns. Let’s see what happens to her. Take their guns away, OK, it would be very dangerous.
The above quote is also a great example of the way Donald Trump talks.
Rhetoric begets reaction
“”I’ve got black accountants… Black guys counting my money! I hate that. The only kind of people I want counting my money are short guys that wear yarmulkes every day.
—A former-Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino executive quoting Trump[272][273]
Trump’s problem is his rhetoric. He is continually pushing the Overton window to his advantage, while exhibiting an “alarming willingness to use fascist themes and styles,” according to the father of fascism studies.[274] (Most infamously, he retweeted and endorsed a quotation from Benito Mussolini, and when confronted about it, said “What difference does it make?”) Extreme rhetoric has consequences: In general, Trump’s rallies have inspired, or outright incited, an uptick in violence from his supporters all over the nation, including from his own security guards and campaign staffers. Protesters and journalists are often the intended targets.[275][276] Even when there’s no violence, he expresses disappointment at the peace.[277][278] It’s gotten so bad, Trump actually entertained political assassination of Hillary Clinton to keep her from appointing Supreme Court Justices, prompting the Secret Service to host a private meeting with him over his remarks.[279][280]
The earliest signs of Trump’s racism can be found with his father Fred’s management of The Trump Management Corporation (TMC), including violating the Fair Housing Act by preventing African Americans from renting at his properties; for Donald, this began at the time he took control of TMC from his father.[281][282] When and if this discrimination ceased is a bit murky, but lasted at least until at least 1975, and possibly as late as 1983.[281]
Guys like Marco Rubio are unable to court Trump supporters, because Rubio would never come out and refuse to condemn the KKK—even though he knows that Klansmen vote Republican. Trump can somehow not condemn the KKK and condemn them in the same day and not alienate anybody in his base:
I don’t know anything about what you’re even talking about… Did he endorse me, or what’s going on? Because I know nothing about David Duke; I know nothing about white supremacists.[283]
Remember, a Mexican guy was beaten nearly to death in Boston last year by folks who said they did it because of Trump. Trump didn’t denounce that behavior, he just said his supporters were passionate.[284] Just as he has an “out” when people question him about his comments on Mexicans (I’m just talking about the illegals!) and Muslims (I’ll only ban Muslim visitors temporarily!). The general election is months away. Trump will refute these allegations for a week or so, and then people will be tired of talking about it.
My demeaning comments towards women were just show business
“”In the future, if you’re wondering: “Hillary can’t satisfy her husband,” is when I decided to kick your ass.
—Bartlet Clinton
Tear rolls down William F. Buckley‘s eye
In the course of the GOP debates, he openly insulted the looks of his party’s sole female contender, Carly Fiorina,[285] the menstrual cycle of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly,[286] and suggested Hillary Clinton got “schlonged” in her 2008 Democratic primary loss to Barack Obama.[287] In response, voters live-tweeted their periods to him.[288]
His followers harassed Kelly with unoriginal and sexist slurs after Trump decided not to partake in the Fox News debate.[289] Even the media have their role to play: when Kelly cut her hair, everyone knew it was in preparation for her rematch with The Don.[290] Bill Maher was right on the money when he said that if Republicans were smart, they would be running Megyn Kelly.[291]
In response to an ad that slut-shamed his wife, that the Make America Awesome Super-PAC released, Trump proceeded to attack Ted Cruz’s wife.[292] Yes, Trump attacked someone who had nothing to do with the ad. Yes, he couldn’t be bothered to read the fine print on the ad that clearly said “not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.”
“”The thing about the Republican’s words isn’t that they’re explicit or graphic. It’s that they’re misogynistic, coercive, abusive, and dehumanizing. And as my colleague David Graham notes, illegal: The candidate is describing forcing himself on women, bragging that they’re disinclined to object because of a power structure on which he knowingly capitalizes. Framing this as lewd, even extremely so, is a reminder of the frequent reluctance to name sexual assault.[293]
“”So Trump’s position is “I boast about sexually assaulting women, but when women confirm that is true, they are liars, because I was just lying all those times, and you must believe I am telling the truth, because whatever is convenient for me to say in this very moment weighs much more than what they say with witnesses, confirmation, etc., just as I weigh much more than the people I assault.”[294]
One of the women who complained that Trump groped her is suing for defamation and insists she is not a liar.[295] As of 2016, 16 women have accused Trump of sexually assaulting them.[296] How will Americans succeed in respecting the office of president?
“Hispanics love me!”
During his speech in which Trump announced his bid for the presidency, Trump gained notoriety for saying (among other things):[297]
The U.S. has become a dumping ground for everybody else’s problems … When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best … They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.
Naturally, such comments produced outrage among most decent people worldwide. When asked to retract his statements following protests against him at the US-Mexico border,[note 13] Trump refused, saying that “the Hispanics love me!” and that “they were chanting for me at the airport!”[298] Like the Muslims dancing on 9/11 that Trump keeps talking about, this did not happen.
Ivanka Trump later wrote a letter to Trump in private to “clarify” his position, claiming that “When Mexico sends its people” was referring to illegal immigration and not all Mexicans. When asked what the statement said, Ivanka said that:[299]
… my father has a tremendous relationship with people of Hispanic descent. You know, this is — this is something that personally was very hard for me because I know how many friends my father has who are Hispanics, how many people work at our company who are Hispanic … He said that, you know, how many Hispanic friends he has and how many — how fortunate we are to have so many great Hispanic people working for us.
Trump was invoked by the perpetrators of a hate crime in Boston, in which two brothers assaulted a Hispanic homeless man and urinated on him before leaving him to die. While Trump’s first tweet condemned the action, he followed it up with:[284]
I will say, the people that are following me are very passionate. They love this country. They want this country to be great again. But they are very passionate. I will say that.
His campaign manager followed up in an interview:[300]
We would never condone violence. If that’s what happened in Boston, by no means would that be acceptable in any nature. However, we should not be ashamed to be Americans. We should be proud of our country, proud of our heritage, and continue to be the greatest country in the world.
“Look at my African-American over here!”
Trump uses made-up statistics from a neo-Nazi group suggesting that a high proportion of murders involve black people killing white people. Trump also cited unfounded statistics based on answers to loaded questions from “a virulently anti-Muslim organization” called the Center for Security Policy to suggest that American Muslims are more violent and more accepting of Sharia than they really are.[301]
Nope, not done yet. During a rally, when his supporters beat up a black protester while chanting “USA!” Trump can be heard demanding “Get him out of here!” while later insisting that the protester “should have been roughed up.”[302] True to his word, when Trump next sent his security guards to rough up another protester, one of his stormtroopers supporters let his excitement get the best of him and belted a “Sieg Heil!” as the uppity negro was dragged away. (You could also hear another one say “Light the motherfucker on fire!”)[303]
At another rally, Trump kicked out thirty black students… for being black. Literally no reason other than being black attendees at his rally; they weren’t even protesting this time![304]
“I love the Muslims!”
Trump repeatedly claims without much evidence that American Muslims celebrated 9/11,
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