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Et in Arcadia Ego - Part 2
Here we are at last. 10 weeks have passed since we got introduced again to Jean-Luc Picard, the captain we all loved and knew from the iconic Star Trek show, The Next Generation. In about 10 weeks ago we have had a faintest idea how things will progress and how everything will unfold. We all had our crazy ideas about Soji, Data, Picard, Narek, we cheered for the return of Hugh and Seven, we welcomed Raffi, Rios, Elnor and Jurati. What an incredible ride it has been and what an ending that both left me tossed back to TNG and both got me knocked out from my comfort zone yet once more.
Compare this episode in terms of execution, story continuation and performances were excellent. I have had some issues in Part 1, specially in terms of performances, but second time round my slightly balances faith has been restored. Brent Spiner was fantastic, somehow he got together this new Soong character, Picard was phenomenal and we will talk about him a bit later, and the rest of crew was great too. Overall fantastic appearances and great execution, also lot of reveals. Finally we got to know how the Romulan mythology works and connects with the Synth's and their faith, how Soji becomes the destroyer and how she redeems herself. An over all good closure of one of the main theme of the season. Of course with Picard we talk about multiple themes here: his regret to lose Data, his search for Data's daughters, fighting for Soji and for a good cause that brings the character into a great shape by this episode - even though ironically we lose him at some point... but again, let's leave that for later.
There were a lot of action happening in this episode. Narek sneaking into the Borg Cube where we find his sister Narissa hiding and plotting something evil as usual. There was a little revelation to Narissa in my eyes in that interaction with Narek as she literally seemed like afraid and also joyful to see her brother. She was not my favourite in the season, but this one moment definitely gave her a little something that made me feel sorry for her and for not hating her for one single moment. Big kudos to the writers that they gave her a little emotion. Narek leaves the cube later with some grenades that would essentially be able to destroy the beacon that Sutra was started building with Soji. Narissa is left behind working on something evil that I did not really understood... she was targeting La Sirena for some reason, and by that I mean I have had the feeling that she was after destroying them, but here comes Seven kicking her ass - pardon my french - and essentially taking revenge on Hugh. While that move from her was understandable I do feel that was really not something that she picked up from Voyager. I know, Seven has been through some tough stuff over the years and she became a kind of Judge Dredd in a sense being the jury, the law and executor in person. Not sure I was comfortable with who she became, but her last scene with Rios made me regain my confidence in her seeing that a little bit of Starfleet still is in her heart.
A lot of us were suspecting that Narek killed the Saga, but in this episode we see that in realty that was Sutra... somehow I knew that I did not like her from the very beginning. She was the real Lore in this scenario, not as Dr. Soong as many of us believed it. And I'm also glad that she was deactivated and hopefully she will be locked away for good. Now what happened with Saga was quite disturbing from the very beginning, having her eye poked with an sharp object is one thing, but essentially I have some doubt that a synth could be just killed that way. It did seem a little odd to me that she just "died" because she lost one of her eye. Anyhow, the more disturbing thing was seeing Dr Jurati taking out the other eye by her hands which was quite disturbing. Agnes did go a long way herself proving that she is more than that "cutesy scientist" who we thought she is from the very beginning.
The action has picked up a little bit when the La Sirena gang was about to create some diversion and try to sabotage the beacon that sadly did not happen due to the fact that they were discovered. Meanwhile the Romulan fleet arrived and stated preparing to exterminate the planet... and for one time I do have to say it did seem that the Romulans were up to a good cause at the end. No, I'm not defending them they were good all along as they did kill Dahj, but at the end they kinda knew what's coming for them and if Starfleet does not show up in time, they might have been just able to save the Galaxy as we know it. Off course when Starfleet arrived and they confronted each other they did have a bit of a playoff, but thanks to Picard the situation was very much under control at the end. But I keep thinking that having the Romulans essentially doing a great favour to the Alpha Quadrant is somewhat redeeming and also kind of comes to the whole politics side of it as well. Just as we got to know that the Federation turned their back against the race, they really served a bigger purpose not just to save them, but save the entire Quadrant. Again, not happy about what they've done over all, but at the end of the day, they didn't do this with bad intention.
DEad... but NOT Really
Obviously the big thing happened in this episode is Picard and how they planted at the beginning of the season that he is dealing with health conditions. Now, let me say something here real quick... if we get the news in the first episode that he is dying, don't announce that he is coming back for a second season, that just defeats the purpose of the climax in the end of the season. And knowing it I was kinda left off a bit empty when he indeed died in the end of the episode, despite the fact that he didn't die really, or at least his consciousness. It s not new to the world of Star Trek that one mind can be transferred to another body. It happened in TNG episode The Schizoid Man when Dr Ira graves takes over Data's body, and also in a sense it happens with Kes in the Voyager episode Warlord as well. So the technique is not new in a sense, however previously we seen this happening with other people who we did not know, ans suddenly Picard got into this golum body, which is not really himself any more, but his personality and mind has been transferred totally. I'm a bit confused though that they were able to get rid of the abnormality with the transfer, but they could not treat him with his condition. Never the less his death scene was beautiful and punching, but I was missing out on that emotional moment that I was anticipating... and mainly because of the fact that there is a second second coming.
A little sidenote here, when Data died in Nemesis I was shuttered because I did not know and did not expect, of course with movies it's difficult to see if there's gonna be another one, but you don't know the whole story essentially.
The other beautiful ans also somewhat confusing scene for me was definitely the scene with Data's remaining consciousness and Picard's mind meet each other in that higher matrix simulation. The scene was lovingly written and having a closure inside Picard for his Data's death and admitting that he loved him was a nice move and executed really well. It did a bit of a closure for both character as even Data was able to ask Picard to help him "die." That moment really reminded me of the Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams - beautiful movie that you should watch - and how he was asking for mortality. It's funny how the mind is still alive for an android in a matrix, but you died once. So I kinda started wondering that whatever happened there between Data and Picard was real or not, but never the less was therapeutic for both. Picard seemed to regain his confidence and lose that burden he was carrying in the last 17+ years ever since Nemesis. Seeing Data die in this "graceful" way was also good to see in a loving sense, giving us a kinda grand farewell here.
So is Picard an android/synth now? Is he basically a Bicentennial Man who got mortality? Well, I'm not sure what will happen and not sure if this will play any role in the second season, but I guess he is still Picard... wonder what did they do with his "real" body though?
some Dislikes
I've touched on a few things that I did not really enjoyed about Picard in previous episodes, but they were minor elements. In this episode I have some little nitpicks, oddities and some untied strings that I wanted to address.
Let's start with the Starfleet ships. I have anticipated to see some ships - secretly waiting for the Enterprise-E myself with Geordi, Worf or Riker in the helm. Well, we got to see Riker in uniform which was an amazing thing to witness and gosh, that brought back some memories. The ships though felt... boring. I expected a bit of variety with some older girls coming in, maybe an Akira, Prometheus, Defiant, Galaxy, Sovereign and some new built as well... but the whole fleet looked and constructed by the same design which made them a bit dull. Also those ships looked ugly to me. just like the Vengeance from Into Darkness, just didn't like them. The interior nicely done though and also proves that the discovery design fits to the future, not to the past... just sayin.
Did I miss something, or Narek disappeared without any trace? We got to see him in the end of the episode where he was strangled down by synths and that's it. We never seen him again. Was he killed? Did he run away? did he got transported by the Romulan fleet? No trace of that guy... not that I mind as the character did not work for me, but it would have been nice to know what happened with him. Maybe we will see him again in Season 2 at some point...
Now, before I go into this I have to make a disclaimer for people cheering for this change that I'm not against it, just puzzled by. Obviously I'm talking about Seven and Raffi and their "moment." again, nothing wrong with it, if that is the character development for both, that is totally fine, however it felt a bit empty to me... The two character didn't really have to much interaction during the episodes - even in the finale - and they ended up together. For me it just wasn't set up properly to see this as a natural course of development. Raffi was dealing with her life a lot and probably she wanted to start again... so do Seven with all the difficulties they've been dealing with. I was just missing that subtle transition in their agenda that would have indicated that they will have an affection towards each other.
Finally... what about the Borg Cube and the ExB's? are they just left behind in the planet on their own? Will the Borg find the signal of the cube and will they come back to Coppellius to assimilate the synths? well, hope not, but I would have been satisfied knowing that they are saved or rescued in any way or form. In a sense these ExB's have a very sad faith in this show. Saving the synths and being an advocate towards them, but no one gives a damn about the Ex Drones... does not seem fair to me, but I could be wrong.
MY VERDICT
So the last episode of Picard was interesting, enjoyable to watch. Seeing the titular character regain his power as Jean-Luc Picard and never the less making peace within his soul was indeed a beautiful moment. Seeing the crew coming together and having everyone going forward to the unknown was brilliant. Over all a great season finale that I really enjoyed watching. Great to know that Raffi, Rios, Elnor, Agnes, Soji and even Seven is taking part of Picard's life in the future.
The show definitely gave us something great, something new and something familiar as well while pushed us out from our comfort zone and the same time comforted us as with great respect to the legacy of Star Trek. Kudos to the team front and behind the camera for bringing this show to life and enriching the Universe of Star Trek. To mark the finale of the show I will be releasing an overall discussion for Picard Season 1 coming this Sunday 7pm (GMT) on my channel where we going to div into a bit of everything of this fantastic show and what it meant to us. _\\//
Imko
I must say the scene between Data and Picard was great, Steward and Spiner are always amanzing when they share a scene or stage, and I couldn't stop my tears... and the moment data finally ages and dies in this simulation, while Picard switches it off, was just so sad but beautiful... they truly gave Data a much better farewell than in Nemesis imo.
Gary link
Indeed, we got a better send off for Data, but I must say I was really content with the way how he passed in Nemesis. In a way Dax didn't get a proper ceremony as it was wartime, but for me that final scene in Nemesis was more emotional. It was a great scene and beautiful thing to do though and it away nothing from Picard. :)
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Sneak Screening Gets Standing Ovation at SXSW
SXSW 2018: The sci-fi film debuted on Sunday night in Austin, Texas and even with the glitches, the audience cheered
Beatrice Verhoeven | March 11, 2018 @ 11:29 PM Last Updated: March 11, 2018 @ 11:30 PM
Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” debuted at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival on Sunday night, and fans who scored a ticket to the sneak screening erupted in a standing ovation after the film ended well past midnight.
The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, was packed Sunday night as fans of the filmmaker as well as fans of the novel by Ernest Cline flocked to the theater. As soon as the lights dimmed, the theater burst out in cheers, which only got louder when the legendary filmmaker himself came onto the stage to introduce the film.
“We made this with a lot of ambition to really fill the screens, and I hope I can do that tonight,” Spielberg said. “I made ‘Ready Player One’ because like a lot of you here, I loved the book by Ernest Cline.” Spielberg added that he also wanted to make the film for “people who don’t play video games, who may have never played a video game. This isn’t a film that you must have gotten into the gaming world in order to really get involved with. So this is not just for gamers but this is also a movie that has so many cultural references.”
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“Ready Player One” has a sprawling cast of Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Lena Waithe, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance and T.J. Miller. It is set in the year 2045, when much of the planet has succumbed to overpopulation, pollution and climate change. To escape, people turn to the virtual reality world of the game OASIS. When the game’s creator dies, he sets the world up for one last game — to find the Easter Egg, and inherit the entire fortune of the OASIS.
Most of the cast, and Cline himself, welcomed the audiences to the auditorium, telling fans they would now be a part of their family as they were the few lucky ones to see the film this early. Notably missing was T.J. Miller, who plays avatar i-R0k in the movie. Letitia Wright and Mark Rylance were also absent.
Throughout the two-hour-20-minute film, fans laughed and cheered consistently through ’80s references and wild stunts and special effects.
About an hour and a half into the movie, however, the film suffered a technical difficulty as the film’s sound just stopped working. Following audience moans the festival organizers resumed the film… but the glitch happened at the exact same spot again, which by that point prompted laughter. When the film resumed again, fans held onto their armrests to see whether they’d be able to finish the film — and when everything transitioned smoothly this time, the audience erupted in loud applause and jumped up from their seats.
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The actors themselves were scattered throughout the audience, and at one point in the movie, Ben Mendelsohn got up from his seat to cheer what was happening on screen. When the credits rolled and the theater lit up, everyone in the auditorium erupted in cheers as Spielberg and the cast came back onto the stage. There was a standing ovation, and fans started chanting “Steven! Steven!”
Positive reactions flooded social media early Monday morning. It will hit theaters on March 29.
So yeah, I LOVED Ready Player One. It’s perhaps the geekiest movie ever made. So so so happy right now!
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) March 12, 2018
#ReadyPlayerOne is classic Steven Spielberg. It’s got the references, the ferocious effects and the great ‘80s soundtrack, sure, but also the charm, the heart, the humor and a fantastic Alan Silvestri score. I loved it & so did this #SXSW crowd. Be excited for it! pic.twitter.com/xwPOGwXDxd
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) March 12, 2018
Ready Player One is a whole lot of fun. Those who are stuck in pre-release hate mode better prepare to be disappointed. #sxsw
— Scott Weinberg (@scottEweinberg) March 12, 2018
READY PLAYER ONE feels like Spielberg watched a ton of Luc Besson movies and decided to outdo them. In terms of pure spectacle, it’s the most astonishing thing he’s done. Never underestimate Steve. #SXSW
— erickohn (@erickohn) March 12, 2018
TOTALLY engrossed in every second of @readyplayerone. It is one of the most technically brilliant things I have EVER seen. Spielberg is one of the few directors who could orchestrate this kind of visual symphony that SO many people will enjoy. Pretty amazing.????
— Grae Drake (@graedrake) March 12, 2018
'Ready Player One': All the Easter Eggs From the New Trailer (Photos)
Ernest Cline's sci-fi bestseller "Ready Player One" is a love letter to the 1980s wrapped around a plot. Easter eggs and pop culture references abound throughout the novel, and Steven Spielberg's blockbuster adaptation appears to have ripped a couple of pages from the book. Here are all the easter eggs we were able to spot in the new trailer.
Remember Madballs? If not, you aren't alone. The rubber bouncing balls were popular throughout the 1980s, continuing into the next decade. As the audience sees this bleak new world, we encounter a trailer with one of these objects as graffiti art.
There's definitely a huge race taking place, if the number of cars, bikes, and other vehicles are to be trusted. Among what we've been seen include Mach 5 from "Speed Racer," the original Batmobile from the "Batman" TV series, as well as Ryu from the "Street Fighter" video games. Some spotted Mad Max's Interceptor from "Fury Road," as well.
Protagonist Wade Watts, aka Parzival (Tye Sheridan), will drive the DeLorean from "Back to the Future" in the race. Fans were caught off-guard with the brief glimpse of the iconic vehicle in the original trailer, and now it's getting the attention it deserves.
There was some confusion over whether Parzival's competitor/love interest, Art3mis (Oliva Cooke), was driving a Light Cycle from "TRON" or Kaneda's futuristic bike from "Akira" in the first trailer. Now we can call it: that is definitely the "Akira" bike.
During the race, King Kong appears perched above his own Empire State Building with biplanes circling overhead.
We see a newspaper that references "Oasis Coin," a clear reference to Bitcoin, that shows the movie goes beyond the 1980s for its cultural knowledge.
During a party scene where we get our first good look at Art3mis, we're treated to a cameo appearance by Commander Shepard from "Mass Effect" and Blanka from "Street Fighter" (nope, we're not done with those yet).
There's too much going on in the aforementioned shot for just one slide. On the other side of the screen, a bartender wearing a Devo hat is seen to be taking an order from Lara Croft.
Fans quickly noticed Harley Quinn in the Comic-Con trailer, and now we've gotten a look at this rather dapper version of her beau, the Clown Prince of Crime himself.
One of the classic vintage relics of the era that "RP1" cherishes, this boombox also calls to mind a certain movie...
Here's Parzival, pulling a full John Cusack from "Say Anything..." as DC supervillain Deadshot and Sagat from "Street Fighter" lead the charge into the final battle between Oasis users and the sinister IOI corporation.
As part of the final battle, we notice the early-1990s video game characters Battletoads as well as a flying ostrich from the arcade game "Joust."
The battle is going to be massive. In this shot, we can see Tracer from "Overwatch," Chun-Li from "Street Fighter," FemShep from "Mass Effect" and Lara Croft (again).
Yes, you really saw iconic horror villain Chucky pulling a full-on, CGI Yoda and kicking some serious IOI butt in the process.
One of the most popular franchises in Japan, "Gundam" plays a vital role in the book, and we're glad to see that Spielberg kept the giant hero robot.
Arguably the biggest surprise from the Comic-Con trailer was the inclusion of Iron Giant. Spielberg was quick to note that the robot was not just to make fans feel good, but he would be an important part of the story. Here he is now, diving headlong into the final battle.
Just when you think the trailer has offered plenty, there's one final treat: the instantly recognizable musical twinkle from "Back to the Future." March 30 can not come soon enough.
New fan favorites and Bitcoin are introduced to screen version of the sci-fi bestseller
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joint statement from archbishops on elections
on Sunday, 24 May 2009 at 7.02 am by Simon Sarmiento
Joint Statement from the Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury
“The European Parliamentary and local elections on June 4th will take place at a time of extraordinary turbulence in our democratic system. It is a time for great vigilance over how to exercise our democratic right to vote.
“The temptation to stay away or register a protest vote in order to send a negative signal to the parties represented at Westminster will be strong. In our view, however, it would be tragic if the understandable sense of anger and disillusionment with some MPs over recent revelations led voters to shun the ballot box.
“Those whom we elect to local councils and the European Parliament will represent us and our collective interests for many years to come. It is crucial to elect those who wish to uphold the democratic values and who wish to work for the common good in a spirit of public service which urgently needs to be reaffirmed in these difficult days.
“There are those who would exploit the present situation to advance views that are the very opposite of the values of justice, compassion and human dignity are rooted in our Christian heritage.
“Christians have been deeply disturbed by the conscious adoption by the BNP of the language of our faith when the effect of those policies is not to promote those values but to foster fear and division within communities, especially between people of different faiths or racial background.
“This is not a moment for voting in favour of any political party whose core ideology is about sowing division in our communities and hostility on grounds of race, creed or colour; it is an opportunity for renewing the vision of a community united by mutual respect, high ethical standards and the pursuit of justice and peace.
“We hope that electors will use their vote on June 4th to renew the vision of a community united by the common good, public service and the pursuit of justice.”
Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
This statement also appeared on the CofE website at 8.45 pm Sunday. It has yet to appear on the Lambeth Palace website.
I’ve just done a radio broadcast on this and found the interviewer, the other interviewee and the phoned in comments from the public all supportive of the line the archbishops have taken.
orfanum
Just who is advising ++Rowan Williams? I understand the sentiment, in fact, I pointed this out here a few weeks ago – the Telegraph is suspiciously utilizing the material for its own political ends seemingly (although that does not make the necessity to highlight what has been going on in Westminster less relevant or pressing, given in addition what we have also now understood about the ‘editorial’ process that was being applied to the material by Parliament before public consumption). However, I also discern here and in the statement about ‘humiliating’ MPs a supreme condescension towards and an irrational fear… Read more »
“There are those who would exploit the present situation to advance views that are the very opposite of the values of justice, compassion and human dignity rooted in our Christian heritage” – Advice from both of the Archbishops of York and Canterbury to all who have voting rights in the upcoming European Parliamentary Elections – Do these words strike a cord within those of us in the Anglican Communion who long for the Leaders of the Church (and all its members) to act with these values of ‘justice, compassion and human dignity’ in mind when dealing with women and the… Read more »
Gerry Lynch
Oh, dear. Sorry that I always seem to be so negative here. I loathe the BNP with every fibre of my being, and I’ve no doubt the Archbishops were entirely well intentioned in what they were doing. But giving the BNP free headlines 11 days before polling day is not smart. Does anyone in Lambeth Palace have any political nous?
Pluralist (Adrian Worsfold)
If Dr John Sentamu had made this statement alone, people would have identified with him as a person and thought what their vote meant. That it has been made by both Archbishops, it becomes a statement of an institution, and these days institutions are not doing very well in the minds of the public. The Church of England is kept at arm’s distance, and people dislike being told what to do. It is an institution telling people what to do with their vote, and allows the BNP to play victim and draw on individual freedom again, whereas Sentamu alone would… Read more »
Robert Ian Williams
Trouble is David Walker ..a lot of people will vote BNP in secret. I think the BNP are going to eat into the Labour vote as much as UKIP did with the Conservatives.
It would seem RW and Sentamu have no qualms in voting for the other parties with equally obnoxious anti-christian policies. All for instance are pro-choice.
Cynthia Gilliatt
“Does anyone in Lambeth Palace have any political nous?”
From this Yank’s limited perspective, given what has come from Lambeth on other, church issues,I’d ask, why are you asking? It’s like Lambeth and the ABC are just tone deaf to issues of justice and glbt folk.
Ford Elms
“It’s like Lambeth and the ABC are just tone deaf to issues of justice and glbt folk.” Cyntia, I understand the frustration that lies behind this statement, I feel it too. But what do you say to our conservative brethren when they point out that liberals seem to be tone deaf to the very real threat that Christians experience in some places in the world? Regardless of what I think, for instance, of +Akinola, it is still true that Christians in some parts of Nigeria face violence from militant Islam. Same in other countries. And saying that Christians in those… Read more »
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Tower Hamlets carers find respite in creativity
by createcharity 26/07/2017, 11:35 16 Views
Adult carers who attend The Carers Centre in Tower Hamlets are taking part in a multi-arts project delivered by award-winning arts charity Create, the UK’s leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. The workshops, which are led by Create’s professional artists, are giving the participants respite from the pressures of caring, and enabling them to explore their creativity and develop supportive relationships with their peers.In June and July the carers created mixed-media paintings, guided by Create’s professional artist Maru Rojas. The collaborated on a single large-scale painting and created collages based on images of their own homes. During the first stage of the project between April and June, they made a documentary about the history of immigration in east London with Create’s professional filmmaker Rohan Mehra, shooting in locations including Brick Lane and the Docklands, and interviewing local business owners. In September and October the carers will explore photography with Create’s professional photographer Camilla Greenwell, The range of artforms is encouraging the carers to develop a variety of interconnected artistic and technical skills, boosting their self-esteem whilst providing them with a break from their caring responsibilities.
There are around seven million carers in the UK, one in 10 people. Carers UK’s State of Caring 2017 report found that four in 10 (40%) of unpaid carers have not had a break in over a year. Many adult carers feel isolated due to the demanding, time-intensive nature of their responsibilities and 87% say that caring has had a negative effect on their mental health. Create’s creative:release programme gives adult carers an opportunity for positive wellbeing by taking part in expressive creative arts workshops that provide a supportive and inspiring environment in which to develop new skills and interests, confidence, and peer communication and support.
Create’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Nicky Goulder, said: “The pressures of caring can prove detrimental to an individual’s health and wellbeing and it’s therefore vital that systems are there to support carers’ wellbeing. We’re delighted that, thanks to funding from Reed Smith, we’re able to work with The Carers Centre in Tower Hamlets to bring three different art forms to adult carers in the borough. creative:release provides a space in which they can take time away from the emotional and practical stresses of caring to learn new skills, forge new relationships and have vital, well deserved ‘me time’.”
Carole Mehigan, Responsible Business Coordinator EMEA at global law firm Reed Smith said: “Reed Smith are delighted to be part of such an invaluable project. Our volunteers enjoy taking part in the interesting and inspiring sessions, giving them the opportunity to meet new people outside their working environment and with the added bonus of releasing their creativity.”
Neil Hardy, Director at The Carers Centre said: “The Carers Centre is absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to have professional workshops run by Create and Reed Smith for the benefit of carers. Due to financial and time constraints, we hadn’t been able to facilitate workshops adequately, enabling carers to experience participating in a creative arts workshop as a way of having a break from caring for their loved one – and very importantly – to connect with other carers. Then Create came along and answered our prayers. This is, to me, a fantastic opportunity for small not for profit organisations such as ours to work in partnership with very large companies with a global reach – Create is a valuable bridge that links the two.”
creative:release ran weekly between 15 June and 20 July. It previously ran between 27 April and 8 June, and will continue between 14 September and 26 October.
Written by createcharity
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Man bust 'trying to dupe' Hawks into releasing Sam 'Mshengu' Chabalala's impounded G-Wagon
11 September 2020 - 07:32
By Naledi Shange
Image: Aleksandr Kondratov /123rf.com The man was arrested when he arrived to collect the luxury vehicle. File photo.
The Hawks have arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly tried to trick them into releasing the impounded vehicle of businessman Sam “Mshengu” Chabalala - who shot to prominence after taking a 72-car convoy to the Durban July in 2019.
Capt Dineo Sekgotodi said the man allegedly made phone calls and sent e-mails to different Hawks members, claiming he was in possession of a court order that was endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, giving him permission to instruct investigators to release the vehicle.
“An intelligence driven investigation was initiated to validate and probe the so-called document that was compelling them to release the vehicle,” said Sekgotodi.
“On Thursday, he was contacted and informed to avail himself and collect the vehicle. Upon his arrival he was arrested in possession of the document,” she added.
The vehicle in question is a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, seized during Chabalala’s arrest last year.
Sam 'Mshengu' Chabalala to stay in jail over 'G-Wagon bribe'
“Chabalala, who also goes by the name Mshengu, is on the run after he was released on R500,000 bail by the Middelburg magistrate's court and has since absconded from attending court proceedings,” said Sekgotodi.
The trucking businessman from Sam Holdings had been arrested regarding two separate cases and was out on bail for both when he fled. In the other matter, he had paid bail of R200,000.
In the first matter, he was arrested in September 2019 after an investigation initiated by the home affairs department about his status in the country.
Hawks spokesperson Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi said Chabalala had allegedly tried to bribe a department official to drop the probe. He paid R50,000 to the official and was nabbed by the Mpumalanga Hawks immediately afterwards. It was during this arrest that his car was impounded.
While out on bail, Chabalala was alleged to have tried to bribe a senior police officer in Middelburg. He allegedly offered him money to make his case disappear and give him back his vehicle.
A sting operation was held where he was nabbed after allegedly paying the bribe.
He is now wanted on charges of fraud, corruption, contravention of the Immigration Act and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
When he disappeared in March, the Hawks said they had “seen a suicide note that was sent to his wife claiming that he is going to commit suicide”.
Authorities, however, did not believe he had committed suicide.
Meanwhile, the suspect who tried to dupe the Hawks into releasing Chabalala's car is set to appear in the eMalahleni magistrate’s court on Friday.
He will face charges of fraud, forgery and uttering, said Sekgotodi.
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Community is invited to a public Open House this Sunday, March 29
Those whose generosity made several key features of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton possible are now seeing their dreams in reality as the new 100-bed hospital nears its opening. Donors who made signature gifts to NGMC Braselton gathered for the Grand Opening Preview and Signature Donor Recognition event hosted by The Medical Center Foundation at the new hospital Thursday night.
Governor Nathan deal planned to address the crowd, but he was unable to attend after his flight from Washington, D.C., was delayed. The First Lady graciously assumed his place in the program.
“This (hospital) is near and dear to his heart, and he (Gov. Deal) was looking forward to being here,” said Sandra Deal. “Because of the generosity of this community, Northeast Georgia Medical Center has made vital facility enhancements that reflect the spirit of the citizens of Braselton, Hoschton and the surrounding region. The Governor and I want to personally express our gratitude to the businesses, civic organizations and individuals whose donations to The Medical Center Foundation helped to further improve the experience of patients and families alike.”
NGMC Braselton will officially open April 1, but the community is invited to its own public sneak peek during an Open House Celebration this Sunday, March 29, from 2 – 5 p.m. The emergency room, patient rooms, operating rooms, imaging suite, catheterization labs and many other areas of the hospital will be open for guests to see the new facilities and learn about the services, technology and equipment. Area first responders will also have ambulances, fire trucks and a helicopter on-site for a “Touch an Emergency Vehicle Zone.” The hospital’s café – Café 1400 – will provide treats for guests, and free tree seedlings will be given to the first 1,000 attendees.
“When the community arrives, their experience will be enhanced by the wonderful features these signature donors made possible,” said Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer of The Medical Center Foundation.
The donor’s gifts help create an environment of hope, healing and wellness and that would not exist otherwise and include:
The Henry Edward Braselton Chapel
Made possible by a gift from the family of the late Henry Edward Braselton, who served as mayor of Braselton from 1988-2001, the interfaith chapel is prominently situated along the main corridor of the hospital’s ground floor. It features Georgian stone, a tranquil water feature, craftsman bench seating, custom built kneelers made from 100 year-old reclaimed wood from an old Braselton family barn and a custom made cross. In addition, five story-themed stained glass windows will be installed later this year. The Braselton family’s gift provides a reverent destination of hope and healing for patients, their families, staff and the community.
Panoz Future Opportunity
Visionary community leaders and founding developers of Chateau Elan, Don and Nancy Panoz, honorary co-chairs of The Medical Center Foundation’s first fundraising campaign for NGMC Braselton, gave a generous signature gift to make possible a future naming opportunity that has yet to be identified.
The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Display
Made possible by Jackson EMC, the educational display explains NGMC Braselton’s journey to build a sustainable facility and lead by example as a responsible environmental steward. The display is under construction near the hospital’s Education Center.
The Auxiliary Love Light Garden
Made possible by The Medical Center Auxiliary, the garden is situated on the west side of the NGMC Braselton campus and will connect to the busy outdoor dining plaza and features a beautiful 27-foot Deodar Cedar. The tree will be lit with Love Lights – purchased by community members and given in honor of loved ones – each to benefit Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The lighting will coincide with the annual lighting of The Love Light Tree at NGMC Gainesville, a ceremony that began in 1981.
The Braselton Rotary Flag Plaza
Made possible by The Rotary Club of Braselton, the flag plaza is located near the main entrance of NGMC Braselton and adjacent to the attached Medical Plaza B. The patriotic destination dons an expansive 37-foot stone wall, and specialty paving greets visitors as they arrive at the new hospital’s rotunda entrance. The U.S., State and Health System flags fly atop three poles, saluting generations of service men and women who made great sacrifices to serve our country.
Family Consultation Rooms
Two signature donations ensures patient families have access to private, warm and comfortable environments when conferring with physicians and care teams. Hamilton State Bank made possible a family consultation room on the first floor. Parker, Hudson, Rainer and Dobbs, LLP, made possible a family consultation room on the second floor.
Treatment Room in the Emergency Department
Four donors who played a vital role in designing and building NGMC Braselton partnered to provide a signature gift to name a Treatment Room in the Emergency Department as a permanent symbol of their commitment to ensure healthcare excellence for generations to come: HGA Architects and Engineers, LawlerWood, LLC, McGarity’s Business Products and Turner Construction.
“Tonight’s recognition is just the first of many ways philanthropy can make the difference between a good hospital and a great hospital,” said Jim Moore, chairman of The Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees. “I am humbled that we were able to recognize eight very special signature gifts this evening and share more about each donor’s generosity.”
For more information about The Medical Center Foundation’s campaign to benefit NGMC Braselton, contact Ellen DeFoor, director of Development, at 770-219-8099.
ABOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton is a new, 100-bed hospital set to open April 1, 2015. NGMC Braselton will bring new medical services – modeled around the programs of excellence Northeast Georgia Health System built at its flagship hospital, NGMC Gainesville – to the Greater Braselton community. These include advanced surgery and medical services, emergency services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, cancer treatment and neurosciences. Already open on the hospital campus are Medical Plaza B and Medical Plaza 1, which are home to more than 35 physician practices representing more than 25 medical specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com/braselton.
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Share this Story: Two COVID-19 deaths reported in Sarnia-Lambton
Two COVID-19 deaths reported in Sarnia-Lambton
SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. Photo by HANDOUT /National Institutes of Health/AF
Two people have died from COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton.
An 80-year-old man died Sunday after being hospitalized March 26; and an 84-year-old woman died March 27 after being hospitalized March 24, but wasn’t confirmed positive for the coronavirus-spread disease until Sunday, said Bluewater Health’s Julia Oosterman.
Two COVID-19 deaths reported in Sarnia-Lambton Back to video
There are 15 patients currently in Sarnia hospital with confirmed COVID-19, and another 20 suspected to have COVID-19, and awaiting test results, Bluewater Health reported as of noon Sunday.
Lambton Public Health reported 21 confirmed cases total in Sarnia-Lambton as of 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
“This is a very difficult time and we offer our sincere condolences to the families of these patients,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton’s medical officer of health, in a news release.
“Unfortunately, this tragic passing is a reminder to our community that we need to be resilient and continue to take steps to reduce community spread of COVID-19.”
That includes avoiding close contact – anything inside two metres – with people outside of one’s immediate family, and practicing physical distancing with every opportunity, he said.
Ninety-five percent of cases in Sarnia-Lambton so far have been people age 60 and older, public health reported. No one under age 50 has tested positive yet for COVID-19.
The numbers represent a spike in local COVID-19 cases since Friday, when eight cases had been confirmed in Sarnia-Lambton.
As of Sunday, public health was listing one outbreak in institutions.
One male patient at Bluewater Health was admitted March 20 from Landmark Village retirement home in Sarnia.
Two women, ages 92 and 67, were confirmed Sunday as the area’s newest COVID-19 patients at Bluewater Health, admitted respectively on March 25 and 27, Oosterman said.
Meanwhile, there have been 86 tests for COVID-19 completed at Bluewater Health, 39 in which patients tested negative for COVID-19, and 20 tests that are pending.
That’s a fraction of the total tests completed in Sarnia-Lambton, Oosterman said, noting the bulk have been completed at the local assessment centre where people are referred for testing appointments, after consulting by phone with primary care providers or TeleHealth Ontario.
Sarnia-Lambton’s first five COVID-19 cases were identified Wednesday as people with underlying health conditions and no personal history of travel.
Sarnia’s primary control group – senior city officials including Sarnia’s mayor, and representatives from public health – are encouraging people to check bluewaterhealth.ca/covid-19-information for updates.
“Lambton Public Health has indicated that they have seen a significant increase in the number of reported positive COVID-19 cases, due to the clearing of testing back-logs, and continue to recommend that community members act as though the presence of the virus within our community is prevalent,” officials said, in a news release.
Updates from the health unit are also available at lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus.
Public health officials are in the process of tracing individuals who may have been in contact with patients with COVID-19, primary control group officials said,, in a news release.
Anyone with symptoms, or who may have been in close contact with someone who is suspected of having COVID-19, should self-isolate and consult Ontario’s self-assessment tool to see if they need further care, officials said.
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The Markets of Tartu, Estonia
I've moved to Tartu, Estonia with Elin, where she is doing research, and I'm now neck-deep in a deeply confusing language which has no prepositions, word for "he" or "she", no future tense, and three different Os -- o, õ, and ö (ask me to pronounce them in succession: it sounds like I'm trying to lift a piano). And of course, I'm learning to cook in this new place. Good food is frighteningly central to my happiness, and the first week or so here was nerve-wracking. Suddenly separated from my happy Brooklyn kitchen full of pots and pans and gadgets, and from a wonderful food coop stocking cheap, high-quality produce, here I was having to wonder whether I'd be able to go on without baby arugula, and how much money I was willing to spend on a pair of tongs (they don't seem to exist here, except as $20 imports) and a strainer. It's a little embarrassing, but I actually packed an all-clad skillet in my suitcase, and I'm proud of it.
My only solution was to tackle the problem head-on, to eliminate all doubt, to see what Tartu's food markets could do. So the eternally gracious Elin and I have done a lot of walking and looking and occasionally asking (Elin's Estonian is very good, but speaking in it makes her nervous, and Estonians, while perfectly friendly, are not always forthcoming) We've combed the city's grocery stores, corner shops, and covered and outdoor markets. We are now veritable experts on the food available in Tartu, Estonia. If you need to know whether a spice, herb, vegetable, or meat cut exists anywhere in the city limits, you can ask us, and we'll tell you where to get it, whether it's shrink-wrapped or fresh, shipped or local, of good, acceptable, or poor quality, and, in many cases, how much it costs. And since we hawkishly troll all the grocery store chains regularly, we can also tell you when and what new products are in, and how badly they're marked up. (Just this week! Baby arugula from Italy, and not too bad at 20 Kroons, or about $1.80 for 100 grams.) We should make a business out of it, or a blog.
Gladly, Tartu has turned out as fantastic city for a cook--many things I've hoped to find have been available, and even some things that aren't easy to find in New York. But by far the most exciting aspect is that Tartu has that wonderful quality of many European cities, a historical friendliness towards markets and the idea of daily shopping for fresh ingredients. While this ethos is spreading in the U.S. as farmers' markets crop up in parks and parking lots, the mainline for food in the U.S. is still through big grocery stores. In Europe, with its denser, walkable cities, these old covered markets are apart of life; they have a permanent physical home and are woven into the fabric of life. You can still walk to a place that's open 6 days a week (sometimes 7) and buy vegetables, cheese, and meat from someone who grows, makes, or butchers it himself. You can ask questions and receive honest advice honed over many years of experience. It's wonderful and satisfying to take part in this tradition, and I'm eager to take as much advantage of it as possible.
Tartu, though only a city of 100,000, has multiple covered markets that sell meat and dairy every day of the week, the largest of which has a statue of a pig with a butchery diagram etched into its side, lest you forget what's inside the building; near the river, there is also an impressive permanent outdoor market with dozens of stalls full of local farmers selling Estonian produce. Though what's available from the local farmers tends to be homogeneous--epic amounts of potatoes, onions, cabbage, beets, cucumbers, and dill--it's all top-quality, honest, and very inexpensive.
In the covered markets, every single cut of pork you've heard of or could imagine is available from dozens of vendors, along with a more limited selection of beef and lamb. The selection of seafood is very limited, mainly salmon, herring, and mysterious little fish that might be sprats, anchovies, or sardines -- but no shellfish of any kind. It is easy to find dairy products, and quality of dairy products in Estonia has been very impressive: local butter, homemade farmer and cottage cheeses, curds, yogurt, and milk--all easily better than what's available in the U.S., and cheaper.
Whenever possible, I try to cook using these more traditional Estonian ingredients available in the markets, because it means supporting local farmers and, in most cases, the ingredients are high quality and inexpensive. Then to supplement the local stuff, there are three or four grocery store chains. Since each chain presumably has its own buyer who imports the more specialized ingredients, combined they offer a pretty good selection: dried borlotti beans here, Parmiggiano-Reggiano there, Spanish chorizo somewhere else. Far more than any other cuisine, Italy and Italian ingredients are represented here. Italian food is just too popular--not to mention delicious and straightforward. Gladly, I cook Italian more than anything else, and we've been able to find very high-quality pasta , the soul of Italian cooking. As long as I have good pasta, I can comfort myself with all manner of recipes.
I hope, of course, to learn as much as possible about Estonian cooking this year. I think it will involve a lot of cabbage, which is certainly not in short supply. And pork. And beets and potatoes. But that's all for future posts.
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Last updated 11/6/2018 at Noon
HAPPIEST DAY FOR NEWLYWEDS TURNS TRAGIC
Will Byler, 24and Bailee Ackerman-Byler, 24, an Orangefield grad, both seniors at Sam Houston, had been married just hours in a wedding held at the Byler family ranch near Uvalde.
They were headed to their honeymoon destination when at 1:30 a.m.
the family helicopter crashed into a hill in Uvalde County.
The Bell 206B helicopter had been piloted for the last 20 years by Gerald Lawrence, 76.
The helicopter had been airborne for 10 to 15 minutes before crashing in the brush covered, 400 foot hill.
Their bodies were found amid the wreckage.
Another helicopter arrived at the crash scene at 7 a.m.
and the fathers of the bride and groom identified the bodies of the young newlyweds.
Bailee was going to graduate in December and Will in May. They were both members of Sam Houston State’s rodeo team.
As a youngster in Orange County, Bailee had been very active with the rodeo.
Visitation for Bailee will be Thursday, Nov. 8, from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m.
at Turning Point Church of Vidor.
A funeral service will immediately follow.
She will be laid to rest with her husband Will at the family cemetery on the Byler Ranch in Uvalde.
The deaths of this wonderful, young couple puts everything in prospective.
Such a tragedy tops everything else.
It is very sad, their lives had so much promise.
Our condolences to both of the families and their friends.
God bless them and care for them during this great loss.
BEAUCHAMP—STRAGNER WIN LOCAL RACES
Congratulations to local winners Beauchamp and Stagner.
Theresa Beauchamp became only the third woman to be elected to Commissioners Court.
Her mother Marcel Adams was the first, Sue Bearden was second.
Beauchamp, a former Orange city council member and retired educator, is anxious to get to work on the court and is thankful for her broad support from the citizens.
Judge Hershel Stagner, who was appointed as judge of the justice of the peace court, was elected to serve his first full term as JP. I have never seen candidates work as hard to get elected; they didn’t take the election for granted.
Both did all the right things to reach the voters.
They knocked on doors, put up signs and advertised through the media.
They asked the citizens for their vote.
They out worked their opponents.
Teresa and Hershel are both going to take a few days off after the long campaign.
Judge Stagner and nine friends will go pheasant hunting in Kansas.
It’s a real sport that requires two different breed of dogs.
One is a “Pointer” that spots the covey, the other is a “Flusher” who flushes out the birds and also is the “Retriever” who fetches the game.
Sounds like a lots of fun.
The Judge will then return home to pick up his political signs.
We will comment on our predictions and outcome of state and national races next week.
WWII VETS TO BE HONORED
This week at Robert’s, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch will honor 97-year-old Cedric Stout who will be celebrating a birthday.
The Bunch also will be saluting all WWII Veterans, along with all veterans, in observance of Veterans Day.
Over a dozen WWII veterans are expected.
In the past year, we’ve lost the following WWII veterans, Moe Litton, 91, Navy; Clyde Chesson, 95, Navy; Charles Benoit, 93, Marines; Johnny Johnson, 92, Navy; Donald Slocum, 94, Army Air Corps and Robert Jackson, 97, Army Air Corps.
We have 21 WWIIVeterans on our list, one female, Ruby Parks, 95, Coast Guard, who plans to attend.
Everyone is invited and always welcome.
Next week the Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque.
TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME
10 Years Ago-2008
A new leader for an ailing nation. After one of the hardest fought political seasons in my lifetime, the end came with two eloquent speeches by both the winner and loser.
President-elect Obama said, “I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.” For a nation struggling with domestic and international issues, which include two wars and a crippled economic crisis, the need for a leader who hears all voices is crucial.
I believe in Sen.
John McCain’s concession speech he spoke the words that we should all abide by.
Unfortunately we still have our Sean Hannitys and Rush Limbaughs preaching fear and drawing a “Far Right” audience.
That’s how their gimmick works and is what has made and continues to make them multi-millionaires.
McCain’s parting message was delivered with dignity and class.
He spoke words that deserve repeating and should be abided by.
He said, “I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together. To find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited.
Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans.”*****We were saddened to learn about the death of our longtime friend Colleen Gray, age 82, who passed away Nov. 9.
She was the daughter of Judge Martin Ardoin, who lived to be 100 years old.
Her mother, brother, Doug and sister Margaret also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd, a great guy who she had been married to nearly 60 years and to daughter Kathy and son Larry and their families, several grandchildren and many friends.
A good lady who will be missed.
(Please see obit.)*****Our condolences to the family of Missy Jones, LC-M educator, who died Nov. 10.
Jones was injured in a bus accident several months ago in Mexico while on a school trip.*****Our sympathy goes out also to Von Broussard on the death of her brother James Mills.***** Our friend Cal Broussard continues to beat the odds.
Sunday he ate for the first time in 68 days.
He had chicken broth.
He continues to improve and is looking forward to being transferred to a rehab in Mid-County for a few weeks.
Meanwhile, son Dale is getting his destroyed house on Cow Bayou redone.
Cal’s son Randy and Betty Lou remain at his side.
(Editor’s note: Cal passed away a short time later.)*****Congrats to Art and Evelyn Hughes, who celebrate 50 years on Nov. 15.
Art, for many years was in law enforcement serving with the Orange police, sheriff’s office and was the first investigator for the D.A.’s office.
Evelyn, for years, worked for Carl Thibodeaux at West Orange Pharmacy.**** A daylily has been developed and will be named for our late friend Tony Houseman. The Lilly will bloom in April.
Tony and Giesla owned several thousand lilies.
*****We congratulate coach Dan Ray Hooks and his West Orange Mustangs on another perfect season.
We wish them the best in the 3-A playoffs.
.*****Congrats to Bridge City runner Tim Cude who has qualified for class 3-A state cross country meet.
He ran the Region III meet in 16 minutes, 40.9 seconds in the 5-K race.*****Texas A&Mfootball just hasn’t been the same since Orangeite coach R.B. Slocum was replaced.
The Aggies got beat 66-28 by Oklahoma.
On 29 rushes A&M gained only 46 yards.*****Judge Janice Menard’s Justice of the Peace office, in Bridge City, destroyed by Hurricane Ike, will reopen Wednesday.
She has relocated at the Orange County Airport.***** Someone must have given Judge Pat a trip or maybe he won the Jewish lotto enabling he and Ms.
Rosalie to visit Israel.
He relates with people careful spending their money or just no spending at all.
Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2008
Arthur Lindy Martin, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Services were Friday, Nov. 7.
He was a lifelong resident of Orange and worked as a mechanic for Coastal Marine.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Martin, daughter, Shelby Martin and stepchildren Ashley and Sterling Turner, mother, Georgia Martin.*****Billy Mayo Grayson, 78, passed away Nov. 5.
He was a chemical analyst in the oil industry.
He is survived by his wife Jackie Grayson, daughters, Dana, Kathryn, Kimberly and Debra and seven grandchildren.*****Leslie Keith Hunt, 83, died Friday, Nov. 7.
Services were Tuesday, Nov. 11.
He was a member of Boilermaker Local 587 and served in the Navy.
He was also a fireman for the city of Orange for eight years.
He is survived by his son Jack Hunt, daughters, Judy Mancil, Peggy Schaeffer, son, Joey Hunt, stepsons Jack Pryor and Mike Pryor stepdaughter Patti Boose, 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Doug Harrington is developing his property behind his Texas Avenue Pharmacy; it will be called “Professional Park.” H.D. Pate’s law office and a new building, just completed, is occupied by Rusty Nick’s Real Estate and Larry Webb, CPA. (Editor’s note: the Nick’s / Webb building later became the “Creaux’s Nest” now in need of much repair caused by Hurricane Ike.
Neighbor Cox can’t spy on us anymore, nor will we be able to see the “Neighborhood Garden” but it will be like going home.)*****Bridge City boxers captured third place in Beaumont’s AAU Boxing Tournament, promoted by ex-boxer Bubba Busceme.
Outstanding boxer award went to James Pipps, 125 pounds.
Clary Chesson, 60 pounds, E.T. Laughlin, 65 pounds, Cory Sherman, 75 pounds and Shawn O’Dell, 80 pounds all fought in the junior division.
James Reedes, 120 pounds, Dale Bendy, 112 pounds and Robert Tankersley, 125 pounds, represented the Bridge City Boxing Club.
*****A former Orangeite, Ken Blanchard, a Gillett representative, is considered the best bowler in Tennessee.
He has the highest average among male bowlers in the last two seasons.
*****Bob Shinn’s Ramada Inn in Orange was named one of the “Top 10” of Ramada’s 650 inns.
*****Bill Clements is the first Republican to be elected governor of Texas in over 100 years.
He beat John Hill. *****Incumbent governor Dolph Briscoe was defeated by Hill in the Democratic primaries.
Clements out spent Hill $12 million to $7 million.
Orange and Jefferson counties favored Hill.
Gov. Briscoe’s family supported Republican Clements. *****Gregory Cline Still, 13 years old, was killed in a dirt bike accident.
***** Barry Wiseman opens the Gulf Discount store on IH-10.
A FEW HAPPENINGS
A few of our friends who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week.
Wilson and VJ Roberts mark 30 years Nov. 8.
That gal has stickability.
Best thing that ever happened to Wilson.
Best wishes for many more.***Happy Birthday to our good friend, Lawrence Trim, who is always ready to help with being our special occasion photographer, he celebrates on Nov. 10.***On Nov. 11, high school sweethearts Carlis and Brad Roy celebrate their many years together.***School teacher Pat and Donnie Stanton celebrate Nov. 12.***Nov. 13 is a special day for Debbie and David Fusilier, who met in high school at Bridge City and have been inseparable since, all the way to being grandparents.
Keep on trucking and before you know it 50 years will roll around.
Congrats to all.*****A special happy birthday on Nov. 12, to our buddy Sean Cade Gros who is now home after serving four years in the Coast Guard.*****Seventy-eight years ago this week, on Nov. 5, 1940, President FDR won his third term defeating Republican Wendell Willkie.*****I ran into Donna Peterson, Sr., last week and I’m always impressed by that beautiful lady.
The Peterson family is celebrating 50 years in business in Orange County.
Their A-1 Peterson Plumbing was even recognized by Gov. Abbott on behalf of the state of Texas.
The proclamation ran in the Record Newspapers last week.
We join in the congratulations.*****Last Sunday Bridge City resident Collin Gros went all the way for his Houston Texan team, all the way to Denver, where the Texans beat the Broncos 19-17.
Collin visited with his former Bridge City classmate Nick Portacci, who now lives in Denver.
Folks we know celebrating birthdays this week.
Nov. 7: Claris Collins, Bob Johnson, and Chuckie Ganze all celebrate today.
Joining them are actors Algee Smith, 23, Adam DeVine, 33, singers Lorde, 21 and Joni Mitchell, 74.*****Nov. 8: Dee Moran, Dixie Brint, Debra Burch and Keith Longlois all celebrate today.
Celebrities celebrating are chef Gordon Ramsay, 51 and country singer Lauran Alaina, 23.*****Nov. 9: Having birthdays on this day are Madalyn Carpenter, Eric Meadows, Linda Faulk, Susan Veillon, Charlotte Wooten and L.C. Boudreaux.
They are joined by singer Nick Lachey, actors Eric Dane, 45, Robert David Hall, 79 and Lou Ferrigno, 66.*****Nov. 10: Steve Carlton, Della Buxton, Judy Hunt, Joann Alford, Trey Todora and George Roberts have birthdays on this day.Also celebrating are singer Marinda Lambert, 34, actors Tracy Morgan, 49, Sinbad, 61 and Michael Jai White, 50.*****Nov. 11: Celebrating today are Bree Hanks, Gerald DeLeon, Greg LeBlanc, Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis.
Celebs celebrating are actors Leonardo DiCaprio, 43, Demi More, 55 and Stanley Tucci, 57.*****Nov. 12: Sean Cade Gros, Jeanne Blacksher, Liz Briggs, Matthew Ethredge, Sharon Sims and Steve Fisher.
Also celebrating are figure skater Tonya Harding, 47, singer Neil Young, 72 and actor Ryan Gosling, 37.*****Nov. 13: Karla Holden, Michele Fontenot, Sidney LeBlanc, Tim Johnson, Darla Murphy and Paul Smith all celebrate today.
Joining them aretalk show host Jimmy Kimmel, 50, actors Whoopi Goldberg, 62, Gerard Butler, 48 and Joe Mantegna, 70.
CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK
Joe and Clotile Boudreaux have been married 70 years dem. Boudreaux him, invited his friends Alcid Comeaux and his wife, Bernice, to come have supper and share dare special occasion. Clotile, her, would fix da meal.
Sure nuff, dey came and during da meal Boudreaux say to his wife, “Honey, you hair sho do look nice.”
A little while later he say, “Honey, you sho got a pretty dress on.
When dey finish eating Boudreaux say, “Boy, Honey, dat was a good meal, yeah.”
She said, “Tank you.”
Wen da ladies went to wash da plates Comeaux say to his friend, “Joe, it’s amazing how even after all dos years you still call you wife Honey.”
Boudreaux say, “Well, Alcid, it’s like dis, me, I forgot her name about 10 years ago.”
C’EST TOUT
The Shameful Actions of the President
The Mid-term election is over now so far a little while at least, until Trump starts his run for re-election, we can hope that he will tone down the hate and the campaign of fear.
He hit an all time low last week with a version of the “Willie Horton” ad of the 1980’s.
On his Twitter feed he ran footage of a twice deported Mexican immigrant being sentenced to death for the killing of two California police officers.
The ad included the words, “It is outrageous what the Democrats are doing to our country.” Three facts to correct: First: The Democrats had nothing to do with this guy.
Second: Undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native born Americans.
Third: This incident occurred during the Bush Administration.
The words “Be Afraid, Be very afraid,” by Trump, is a low-in fear mongering for the president of the United States.
Only one Republican had the nerve to call out Trump.
Jeff Flake, who will be departing said the ad was “sickening and a new low in campaigning.” Last week, Speaker Paul Ryan said, “The 14th Amendment is clear, if born here you are a citizen.” Trump, who wants to circumvent the 14th Amendment, got all over Ryan for even commenting, saying, “It was none of his business and that he didn’t know what he was talking about.” That is why no congressman or senator will step up and correct this Wildman.
Perhaps Trump’s biggest lie, of many, is on Oct. 20, in Houston, he promised a 10 percent middle-class tax cut before Election Day.
He focused on Con.
Brady and asked, “Isn’t that right Kevin?” After asking the second time Kevin gave him thumbs up.
Then Trump said, “We have been working on that for several months, Kevin has it ready to go.” Brady looked like he was in shock and wanted to climb under his chair.
Congress is not even in session.
He didn’t care that he put Brady in a bind with that lie.
Next he declared a national emergency, describing the migrants as invaders and declaring he had dispatched 5,200 troops to the border, with 8,000 to follow.
These migrants, mostly women and children, are just seeking asylum.
Poor people whose family members have been killed by gangs.
They are not carrying weapons and seek only a safe haven.
He’s sending more troops than the U.S. employs against the Taliban.
Finally, Trump shamelessly promised, at rallies, to safeguard coverage of pre-existing conditions, when at the same time, the government is in the courts suing to outlaw it.
The lies rolled off his lounge so easy in the final days.
Nonpartisan Fact Check outlets have found that as of Oct. 31, Trump had told 6,420 lies, probably several hundred more in last week.
Our president is out to prove your mom was wrong and so are you.
It pays to lie but you have to do it a lot and over and over again.
If the president of the United States is an example of good and what’s morally right in our country, then we have all been wrong to tell our children not to lie.
Just remember, truth will serve you better and it’s the right thing to do, one lie leads to another.
As for Trump cleaning his act now that the mid-terms are over, “No chance.” His ego won’t let him quit holding rallies, that’s how he feeds that sick ego.
He’ll lie about mid-term defeat and spin that it was a win.***** Thanks for your time, take care and God bless.
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Rider names valedictorian after four-way tie
Carson Sager
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
Though the Covid-19 pandemic has caused the Class of 2020’s school year to take an unforeseeable turn, Rider seniors’ class rankings have been just as out-of-the-ordinary.
This year, four students were in the running for the valedictorian spot, with Carson Sager earning the honor in a tiebreaker. Seniors Nathan Carlston, Aaron Hawkins, Sager and Zayana Uddin all had 5.0 GPAs, meaning that they had each earned a 95 or above in every grade point average weighted class.
Carlston came in next as salutatorian, while Uddin and Hawkins ranked third and fourth, respectively.
“I think we were all pretty accepting that it was a toss up to see who was really going to be No. 1,” Sager said. “Each one of us deserved the valedictorian title, so it’s just unfortunate that a tiebreaker led to a 5.0 student receiving the number four spot.”
Under a new GPA system implemented by the Wichita Falls Independent School District in 2015, beginning with the Class of 2020, each student will have a set number of courses that counts toward their class rank GPA. To break any ties that may occur, the district will then look closely at the exact numerical grades for any classes the tied candidates had in common.
“I don’t really like this because I feel like it rewards playing the system more than it rewards academically challenging yourself,” Carlston said in reference to the equal GPA weighting of courses with different levels of difficulty. “A real class rank shouldn’t be a reflection of playing a game, a game of GPA or a game of tie-breakers.”
The new GPA system has produced several other ties during its first year of full implementation. In Rider’s graduating class, Viet Tran and Grace Welch tied for fifth, Emily Stolt and Carson Hollingsworth tied for seventh, and Damion Fisher and Aryian Razavi tied for ninth.
Whether or not the system will continue to generate ties will have to wait until the class of 2021 graduates. Current seniors, along with the rest of their class, will be celebrated during an outdoor graduation ceremony set for June 4 at Memorial Stadium, where the standard speeches will be pre-recorded and played for the audience due to Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.
“What I’ll take away from this is that working hard is worth it,” Sager said. “Class rank definitely doesn’t define someone’s academic ability, but does reflect a sort of unique dedication that I strived for every day.”
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Steps for Success for Residency Applicants
Home > Residency Applicants
Step 1: Data
The NRMP [National Resident Matching Program] publishes data on matching outcomes every 2 years. This resource is known as "Charting Outcomes in the Match", and it's an extremely valuable data set. For each specialty, the NRMP includes remarkably specific data points, such as how many applicants with a USMLE score below 220 were able to match into orthopedic surgery in the 2018 cycle.
NRMP Charting Outcomes in the Match 2018
Program Director Survey 2018
The NRMP also surveys program directors (PDs) in every specialty. The PDs report on the factors that are most important to them in deciding whom to interview and whom to rank.
Step 2: Advance Planning
When we speak with pre-clinical students, one of the questions we're asked most frequently relates to residency planning. "I'm an MS1, and I'm interested in orthopedic surgery. How can I learn more about the field and meet potential mentors? And how can I start to strengthen my credentials? I'm still in the basic sciences, and I have yet to meet a single orthopedic surgery faculty member."
We were asked this question often enough that we created an E-book on this topic. Many students with whom we've worked have instituted the recommendations in this book. In doing so, they've been able to significantly strengthen their residency application. In dermatology, for example, these students have a notable advantage over classmates who may be scrambling to locate mentors, identify research projects, complete research projects, and work on publications---all during a very busy span of a few MS3 months.
Register below to receive a free copy of "Head Start: Exploring Specialties and Establishing Credentials as a Pre-Clinical Student."
Register here for our Free E-Book
Step 3: Take Action
Are you an MS2 interested in exploring dermatology as a career choice? Or an MS3 working on strengthening your credentials because you've decided on neurosurgery as a career choice?
Or are you an MS4 getting ready to apply to the top internal medicine programs in the country?
If any of these apply, you need to take action. And that involves a series of steps to bolster your credentials and strengthen your application.
Our specialty-specific action items walk you through the process. These recommendations are applicable to both pre-clinical and clinical students.
Step 4: Residency Interview Resources
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Acing Healthcare Interview Questions
Hot Topics and Future Directions
Interview Coaching Service with Dr. Desai
Step 5: Future Directions
We're constantly reviewing the literature on future directions in medicine, and especially as these relate to particular specialties. What is the future jobs outlook for radiology? What are some of the changes in store for the field of anesthesiology? If you're planning to enter a particular field, these articles make for fascinating, thought-provoking reading. They can also serve as valuable preparation for residency interviews.
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When in Rome (or Lima or Mumbai or London), Do As the Locals Do
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Want to travel the world without that pesky airfare?
Thanks to Sensible Object—and your Amazon Alexa—now you can!
Voice Originals: When in Rome is a board game that gives families a whole new voice-enhanced gaming experience.
The game connects to your Amazon Alexa device, and then walks you through the games rules and keeps score for you. No instruction reading or math! Sign me up.
Alexa also walks you through all of the gameplay as well. The game itself lets players travel the world, and even meet real people who live in 20 cities around the world. At the start of the game, players (or teams) choose a home city, and then move their plane token around the world via the flight paths visiting different cities. You can visit Rome, New York, Nairobi, Cairo, Beijing, and more.
When you arrive at a city, a local is there to greet you. Through your Alexa, you’ll hear Laura from Sydney, Hin from Hong Kong, Addie from Montreal, and more tell you all about their home city. Pssst. They’re actually real people from those cities that are teaching you about them. That’s pretty cool, right?
After you learn a bit about the city, the local will ask you questions about the city’s customs, culture, street food, and more. You can choose the difficulty level of questions that you are asked (“Arts & Culture for three points, or Food for one point”) and they’re multiple choice. While they may not be easy questions, learning the answer will teach you something new about the city that you may not have known before.
When players get the answer right, they earn Explorer Points, which as previously mention, Alexa keeps track of for you. Because there’s nothing worse than having to worry about things while you’re on vacation. Players can also find elusive souvenirs in different cities they travel to add extra points.
Voice Originals: When in Rome is a fun new way to spend your family game night together. It’s all the fun of travel, without having to fit everything for three weeks in one carry-on bag (yikes). The game uses the technology of the Amazon Alexa in a really seamless way (as long as you have a strong internet connection!). It’s a refreshing spin on classic board games that will also give kids a travel bug and a mini geography lesson. Win, win.
Manufacturer: Sensible Object
Fuzzible Friends Combine Tech Games with Plush Pals
Ali Mierzejewski
Ali Mierzejewski is a senior editor at The Toy Insider and is #blessed to provide all of the social media content across the brand’s platforms. In addition, she fawns over (read: writes reviews of) the newest toys on the shelves, as well as reports on toy trends and the latest products. During her time as a professional toy expert, Ali has built an (honestly) impressive amount of Lego sets—and will challenge you to a building race any day of the week. When she’s not binge-watching Netflix shows or obsessing over celebrity gossip, Ali is figuring out how to incorporate her favorite Nerf blasters into her improv shows and be a superhero IRL. In addition to Toy Insider content, Ali contributes features to leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, sharing the latest trends and products with retailers, manufacturers, and licensors. You can be friends with her via Twitter @ohsotrendy.
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'Locke & Key' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
Ken Woroner/Netflix
The Locke siblings' journey will continue after that finale cliffhanger.
Netflix announced Monday that Locke & Key has been renewed for a second season. "As the stakes grow higher, the Locke siblings embrace their role as the new Keepers of the Keys," the logline teases.
What Key Are You From Netflix's 'Locke & Key'? (QUIZ)
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"We are thrilled to be continuing the journey of Locke & Key alongside all of our amazing collaborators," executive producers and co-showrunners Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill said in a statement. "We are grateful to Netflix for all their support, especially at this difficult time, and look forward to bringing you the exciting next chapter of our story.”
"Based on the incredible graphic novel from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key captivated audiences around the world at every twist and turn," Brian Wright, Vice President, Original Series at Netflix, added. "We are so proud to have been part of this show and can't wait to see all that Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill, and the entire creative team have in store for season two."
The first season dropped on Netflix on February 7 and starred Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Laysla De Oliveira, Aaron Ashmore, Petrice Jones, and Griffin Gluck.
Season 1 followed the Locke siblings and their mother as they moved into their ancestral home following their father's murder. The siblings found magical keys with unique powers and encountered the villainous Dodge. At the end of the finale, they thought they'd gotten rid of Dodge, but they were mistaken — and the demon had a new recruit.
'Love Is Blind,' 'The Circle' & More Unscripted Series Renewed at Netflix
Plus, 'Rhythm + Flow' and a new Marie Kondo show.
Locke and Key, Season 2, Coming Soon, Netflix
Tuesday, January 19 Worth Watching: Glenn Close's and John Waters' 'Roots' Are Showing, 'Zoey's' Dreams, 'NCIS' Times Two
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U2 Nominated and Performing at Grammy Awards Tomorrow
U2 will perform live at the 43rd annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles tomorrow night.
The three-hour show from the Staples Center in Los Angeles will be broadcast on CBS-TV at 8 p.m. (EST/PST).
The album All That You Can't Leave Behind was released too late to be included in nominations for this year's Awards but the single Beautiful Day, released in September, does qualify and has earned U2 nominations in 3 categories - Record of the Year; Song of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. (See nominations in these categories below).
U2 have been succesful at the Grammy Awards several times over the years.
The band won Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal in 1987 for The Joshua Tree. They also won Album Of The Year for the The Joshua Tree in 1987.
They again won Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal in 1988 for Desire - and, at the same awards, won Best Performance Music Video for Where The Streets Have No Name.
In 1992 U2 won Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for Achtung Baby and a year later returned to win Best Alternative Music Album for Zooropa.
In 1994 the band took home Best Music Video, Long Form for Zoo TV- Live From Sydney.
Nominations in the three categories in which U2 are nominated at this year's awards follow - for the complete list of nominations visit http://www.grammy.com
Record Of The Year Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) if other than the artist. This category is for a commercially released single, or track from a current year's album.
1. Say My Name
Rodney Jerkins, producer; LaShawn Daniels, Brad Gildem & Jean Marie Hurout,
engineers/mixers
Track from: The Writing's On The Wall
[Columbia Records]
2. I Try
Andrew Slater, producer; Dave Way, engineer/mixer
Track from: On How Life Is
[Clean Slate/Epic Records]
Mirwais Ahmadzai & Madonna, producers
Track from: Music
[Maverick/Warner Bros. Records]
4. Bye Bye Bye
*NSync
Jake & Kristian Lundin, producers; Mike Tucker, engineer/mixer
Track from: No Strings Attached
[Jive Records]
5. Beautiful Day
Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois, producers; Steve Lillywhite & Richard Rainey,
Track from: All That You Can't Leave Behind
[Interscope Records]
Song Of The Year A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
U2, songwriters (U2)
[Interscope Records; Publisher: Polygram Int'l Music Pub. B.V.]
Stephanie Bentley & Holly Lamar, songwriters (Faith Hill)
Track from: Breathe
[Warner Bros. Records; Publishers: Cal IV Songs, Universal Songs Of Polygram
Int'l Inc., Hopechest Music]
3. I Hope You Dance
Mark D. Sanders & Tia Sellers, songwriters (Lee Ann Womack)
Track from: I Hope You Dance
[Universal Records; Publishers: MCA Music Pub., Soda Creek Songs, Choice Is
Tragic Music, Ensign Music Corp.]
Macy Gray, Jinsoo Lim, Jeremy Ruzumna & David Wilder, songwriters (Macy
Gray)
[Clean Slate/Epic Records; Publishers: Children Of The Forest On Behalf Of
Itself & Mel-Boopie Music, April Music Inc., Jinsoo Lim Music, Roastitoasti]
LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya
Luckett, LaTavia Roberson & Kelendria Rowland, songwriters (Destiny's Child)
[Columbia Records; Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Rodney Jerkins
Prod., Ensign Music Corp./Fred Jerkins Pub., Beyoncé Pub., LeToya Music
Pub., Kelendria Music Pub., LaTavia Music Pub.]
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal For Duos or Groups with
vocals. Singles or Tracks only.
Track from: Crush
[Island/Def Jam Music Group]
2.With Arms Wide Open
Track from: Human Clay
[Wind-Up]
3.Learn To Fly
Track from: There Is Nothing Left To Lose
[RCA Records]
4.Californication
Track from: Californication
[Warner Bros. Records]
5.Beautiful Day
TV, Awards, All That You Can't Leave Behind
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Not Ready for Primetime
Eight Years Later, S.N.L. Still Has an Obama Problem
The surprising departure of Jay Pharoah highlights one of the show’s biggest flaws.
By Joanna Robinson
Save this story for later.
Courtesy of NBC
The somewhat shocking news that Saturday Night Live stalwarts Jay Pharoah and Taran Killam will not be returning for the show’s 42nd season this fall leaves producer Lorne Michaels with an interesting conundrum on his hands. As a very real presidential election continues to wreak havoc on American politics, Saturday Night Live must now conduct an election of its own. Without Pharoah and his Barack Obama impression, who is going to be Saturday Night Live’s president now? A quick look at the history of the show’s fictional presidents indicates a potentially rocky transition.
If, as rumors indicate, Pharoah and Killam are not leaving by choice, then Michaels must have considered having an ace Obama impression to be a low priority. The country will have a new president elect come November, and whether it be Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, Michaels has both Darrell Hammond and Kate McKinnon (with potential back-up from Hammond’s Bill Clinton) ready and willing to take on Saturday Night Live’s Oval Office. But it seems risky not to have anyone to cover the interim, or to give Obama the grand exit he deserves, especially when so much of S.N.L.’s relevancy hinges on nailing the tail-end of this election year.
There aren’t any obvious choices waiting to fill Pharoah’s increasingly grey Obama wig. S.N.L. veteran player Kenan Thompson lacks the build, and Weekend Update co-host Michael Che hasn’t exactly shown a knack for impressions. (Or a good deal of ease in his limited sketch appearances.) There’s always the option of calling on Fred Armisen, who was the show’s Obama from 2008 to 2012. Michaels has shown a willingness to bring back old players before—see Hammond, Darrell—and Armisen seems eager to return having appeared uncredited in six episodes since he left the show in 2013. In his current capacity as bandleader for the Michaels-produced Late Night with Seth Meyers, Armisen is still very much in the extended S.N.L. family.
There are a few more outside-the-box options. Jordan Peele—who played such a popular Obama on Key and Peele—could pinch hit for a few episodes. Or maybe the show will rely entirely on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson doing The Rock Obama. Or maybe there’s an as-yet unknown comedian out there that Michaels is ready to anoint with this pretty high-profile gig.
Has there ever been this much uncertainty around Saturday Night Live’s most-coveted and high-profile impression? Certainly. The Obama years may have lulled audiences into a false sense of security (Pharoah took over when Armisen was still part of the cast), but the George W. Bush years were far from smooth. History will remember Will Ferrell’s popular tenure, but when he left in 2002, the show tried to fill his place through the next six years of the Bush presidency first with Darrell Hammond, then Chris Parnell, then Will Forte, and, finally, Jason Sudeikis (who was much better suited for Mitt Romney and Joe Biden). Those cast members all overlapped, but none was ever quite able to successfully follow Ferrell, who brought his Bush back on S.N.L. (to much acclaim) in 2015.
The Bill Clinton years were a little more stable, with Phil Hartman memorably aping the president until his departure from S.N.L. in 1994 and Hammond (again!) doing a solid Clinton to this day. But history has all but forgotten that there was a season between Hartman and Hammond where Michael McKean did his level best to take on Bill with an unlikely Janeane Garafolo as Hillary by his side.
And that may very well be what we will see this fall: an Obama impression like McKean’s Clinton or Parnell’s Bush that will wind up on the ash heap of history. When an S.N.L. presidential (or election-era) impression sticks, it can become almost inextricably linked with the historical figure. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish the legacy of Chevy Chase’s Gerald Ford, Dana Carvey’s George H.W. Bush, Hartman and Hammond’s Clinton, and Ferrell’s Dubya from the real historical figures. McKinnon has already made Hillary Clinton her own, and 17 years after he first debuted it, Darrell Hammond’s Trump impression is still making waves.
But the thing that makes Obama such an effective statesmen—his even-keeled cool—also makes him a hard person to mock. That’s why you need someone like The Rock Obama or Keegan-Michael Key’s anger translator Luther to add a memorable spin. And truth be told, while Pharoah’s uncanny impressions of Jay-Z, Eddie Murphy, and Dr. Ben Carson will be missed, his Obama—though accurate—may not be. We’ve had eight years of an almost lampoon-proof president. Something tells me that won’t be the case come January.
Exclusive Backstage Photos From 40 Years of Saturday Night Live
By Edie Baskin/Courtesy of S.N.L.
Portraits of Gilda Radner as Baba Wawa and John Belushi as Samurai Futaba, hand tinted by S.N.L.’s longtime photographer, Edie Baskin.
Joanna Robinson is a senior staff writer at Vanity Fair.
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Why, Exactly, Are Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah Leaving S.N.L.?
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Drake on S.N.L.
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November 17, 2020 High Snobiety Leave a comment
Pre 2020, PPE was a term reserved for scientists, health workers, and anyone venturing onto a construction site. Nobody could have seen it coming, but PPE gear is now firmly woven into the fabric of everyday life and it’s being produced by the likes of Marine Serre and Off-White™.
From face masks to full-face coverings via gloves and hand sanitizer, we’re now accustomed to a range of protective products. And if this stuff’s sticking around then we may as well make the most of it. It turns out there is such thing as cool PPE gear and we’re stocking up.
While our PPE experience began with the arrival of face masks, the world has branched out into a bunch of other departments of personal protective equipment. New runway collections from luxury houses and streetwear labels have even moved to incorporate PPE gear — see Louis Vuitton visors. As such, who’s to say that PPE’s reach won’t continue to grow? We see a future embellished with innovative, stylish PPE, so why not get started on a collection.
Our selection below covers the whole range, from basic face masks to style-centric, luxury iterations. Please remember, though, luxury PPE doesn’t always mean full safety — pair our selections with medically proven PPE to guarantee protection.
Off-White™ shows that when it comes to PPE gear, simplicity is the best policy. This black mask features elasticated loops and a simple, contrasting text logo to the front and center.
By this point, you’ve seen your fair share of homemade face masks, but in the world of stylish PPE, this By Walid mask is up there with the best. The label’s unmistakable patchwork and topstitching reign supreme.
Handmade from recycled nylon jersey, 100% of net proceeds from the sale of Marine Serre’s Filter Air Mask are donated to supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. Aside from that, all it takes it a small, white logo to one side to grab our attention.
Berlin-based glasses master Mykita bases its selection around experiment, curiosity, and play. And, when the overarching narrative is a global pandemic, glasses manufacturers turn to PPE to experiment, of course. This anti-fog visor comes with a Medigrey alternative visor to protect from sunlight when you’re on the move, too.
Komono’s Rafaa Annamarie Saric Sunglasses are at once futuristic and retro, streamlined and boxy, functional and luxurious. This pair of glasses is a physical contradiction and we love every centimeter of it.
It may be designed as a sun visor, but we’re nothing if not resourceful when it comes to style. Thanks to the elasticated headband, you can just flick the visor over your eyes for a luxury alternative.
Most balaclavas are hard to justify, but this ASICS iteration looks more nighttime runner than bank robber. Technical fleece promises serious warmth while the minimal design features a small, reflective logo to the temple for understated style.
C.P. Company has basically been training for COVID since it was founded. The hoods with goggles make a lot more sense now — they were five steps ahead the whole time. This wool balaclava features an adjustable rim as well as an inner face covering.
Marine Serre swaps out the signature crescent-moon motif for an all-over lizard design on this second-skin balaclava. The hypnotic pattern is in keeping with the label’s unmistakable style.
Pendleton’s classic Americana motifs position this pair as a timeless accessory while fibers to the fingertips that allow you to use your phone bring the Texting Gloves up to the modern day. Also, your phone screen is most likely covered in bacteria, so keep your gloves on please.
NEIGHBORHOOD.’s Racing Gloves boast a paneled mesh, bonded jersey, and leather construction. Apart from the contrasting logo patches to each hand, this sleek pair fly under the radar in signature NEIGHBORHOOD. style.
Talk about adjustable toggles, this pair of rib-knit gloves from ADER Error feature two of the chunkiest, most substantial, most eye-catching toggles we’ve seen yet. The rugged climbing rope fastenings contrast with a delicate, off-white knit glove.
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Brand: SneakerLah x ASICS
Model: GEL-Lyte 3 “Petronas Twin Towers”
Key Features: Inspired by the biggest tourist attraction in Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, the SneakerLah x ASICS GEL-Lyte 3 feature a reflective silver upper with subtle hints of green to symbolize the tint of the tower’s windows.
Release Date: December 19 (global release)
Price: TBC
Buy: TBC
Editor’s Notes: Malaysia’s SneakerLah and Hundred% have teamed up with ASICS on a Petronas Towers-inspired GEL-Lyte 3 to celebrate the silhouette’s pearl anniversary this year. The sneaker’s color scheme is a direct nod to the iridescence of Kuala Lumpur’s biggest tourist attraction, the Petronas Twin Towers. The collaborative GL3 is packed with subtle details, such as speckles on the midsole that represent rain droplets on the building’s windows during Malaysia’s rainy season.
The project is set to be released on December 19 globally. Stay tuned for more information before then.
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After an 18-month search, authorities in Italy believe they’ve finally identified Geco, a mysterious Italian street artist often referred to as the country’s Banksy, The New York Times reports. His blocky moniker has adorned Rome’s subway stations, bridges, buildings, and parks – infuriating the city’s mayor.
“Hundreds of spray cans, thousands of stickers, ropes, fire extinguishers, cords, locks, six mobile phones, computers, brushes, rollers and buckets of paint,” Mayor Virginia Raggi wrote triumphantly on Facebook last week, “This is the material that the Environment and Decoro Nucleus of our local police seized from the Roman writer known as Geco.”
Once considered “uncatchable,” the elusive street artist now faces up to two years in prison and fines. Though he might not have achieved the same notoriety as Banksy, and though he hasn’t yet been formally charged, the Roman police and the city’s mayor have been celebrating Geco’s recent unmasking.
The city authorities didn’t directly disclose Geco’s real name, but according to Italian news outlets, the artist is thought to be in his late 20s and originally from Rome.
The Geco sting was carried out by an 18-month-old environmental police task force that works directly for the mayor’s office (Geco landed in the crosshairs of the mayor after he accidentally tagged Secret Service hide-out thinking it was an abandoned building). They claimed damage to city property as well as various other buildings and green spaces.
But not everyone is impressed with the allocation of resources. While graffiti is a problem in the Italian city, many Romans believe that the city should have been working to address potholes, infrequent garbage collection, and the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic rather than hunting down a street artist.
Geco’s lawyer, Domenico Melillo, is also a street artist known as Frode. He argued that Rome’s mayors have historically cracked down on graffiti as a way to forge a political consensus, adding, “They want to show that they’re doing something.”
Rick Owens & Virgil Abloh Celebrate 40 Years of Stüssy
UK Breakers Discuss Why the Puma Suede Is an Icon of Their Global Dance Community
A timeless shoe evoking effortless style with layered cultural significance – and no need to adhere to trends or hype tactics to impress – it’s unsurprising that the PUMA Suede has weathered decades as the trademark shoe of the global underground breaking community.
Between its ties to Tommie Smith’s iconic black power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico, and New York Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier who would effortlessly rock the Suede on and off the court, the shoe was naturally embraced by the hip-hop movement that emerged from DJ Kool Herc’s rec room parties at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in 1973.
When hip-hop culture began spilling out of the Bronx and making its way across the continents so did the popularity of the Suede: but for international fans, they were initially difficult to find. British b-boys and b-girls would have to find a hook-up in the US to ship them over the Atlantic, which led to them initially being re-named PUMA States when they were finally released in the UK in the ’80s.
As breakers all over the world have continued to innovate and push the boundaries of their dance form – to this day Suedes remain a staple footwear choice. Echoing Walt Frazier himself, contemporary b-boys and b-girls are as likely to wear the shoe in the heat of battle or during a gruelling training session, as they are an everyday sneaker.
We spoke to some of the UK’s top breakers about travel, mentorship, style, and their first pair of Suedes.
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“You wasn’t a real b-boy or b-girl if you didn’t have a pair of Suedes,” says Karam Singh, a world champion b-boy from Derby who represents the SMAC 19 crew. Known as Kid Karam, the 22-year-old first started breaking after he saw the Trinity Warriors crew performing at a local funfair when he was just seven years old. Due to his age, he had to wait a year before he’d be allowed to take classes, and by 10 he was already dancing at a competitive level.
“The atmosphere was amazing, but being so young I stayed to myself,” he remembers. “I was always really quiet. But on the dance floor, I used to blow it up.”
Karam’s first time out of the UK would be aged 12, when he flew to France and won the kids battle at Chelles Battle Pro. “Some people would never have got outside of their country,” he says. “But it opens the doors for opportunity.” Karam has since won titles at a number of globally recognised competitions, including World Bboy Classic in Eindhoven, KOD in Changsha and the UK B-Boy Championships in London.
Vanessa Marina started breaking in her native Portugal and studied dance in Lisbon before relocating to London in search of new opportunities. She’d met Spin and Manny of the London crew Soul Mavericks at Eurobattle in Porto, and they introduced her to the local practice spots. “Breaking is kind of small, worldwide, everybody knows everybody,” she explains. “If you are active and you can go to every jam to represent yourself, it attracts you to events in other countries.”
During COVID, Vanessa has been using Zoom to help develop b-girls around the globe with her Tiny Room Workouts attracting participants from as far as Columbia and India. For her, this is even more rewarding than winning competitions like the world-famous Red Bull BC One, where she won their first-ever B-Girl Cypher last year.
“It was not so much about winning battles,” she explains. “But helping other girls achieve the best version of themselves. I always say that shining is more important than winning. If you enter a battle and don’t win, you still shine for someone: they will connect with you in some way, and you don’t necessarily need to win to do that. There are other kinds of winning.”
Jackson Watson, who represents Newcastle’s Battalions Cru, spent the majority of 2019 developing his craft overseas, hitting 11 different countries across the year. His travels would take him to Mumbai, India where he was the first UK b-boy to reach the top 16 of the Red Bull BC One Last Chance Cypher, Nanjing, China where he’d win the Champion Jam and Los Angeles where he’d win the Styles No Jokin 2-on-2 with LA native b-boy Panda. But it wasn’t the wins that made his year so memorable.
“The best times I had last year were not necessarily going to the competitions, but being able to cypher and dance with people like Stripes from Florida, and the guys I met in LA and India,” he says. “That’s what really helped me, being able to exchange and chat to these guys that I look up to.”
Arran Green, also of Battalions Cru, is focussed on exploring how far he can push himself creatively, with breaking at the core of his practice. Now a teacher at the London Contemporary Dance school, he’s also the director of photography at Breakin’ Nest – a cultural exchange between b-boys in the UK and Korea, which he says questions, “How do we explore more artistic ideas using our home vocabulary of breaking?”
During a six week tour of Korea, they’d develop their first zine, and continue to expand into other mediums including podcasts, film, live events and parties – one of which was attended by Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams.
“Being a b-boy gave me the self-confidence to explore other movements, without feeling shy or connected to what other people might think,” he says. “If you’re engaged with hip-hop culture from a young age, you can build a very strong sense of self.”
With talk of breaking being introduced to the Olympic Games at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, the dance could soon receive unrivalled attention from the world of sports. Having recently completed his degree in sports coaching and development at the University of Derby, Karam is hopeful about the opportunities that this could present. “I want to be the best,” he says. “And I want the best for breaking. So no matter where breaking goes because I love it, I’ll follow. If it goes all the way to the Olympics, I’ll follow it all the way to the Olympics and hopefully get a shot to represent.”
Jackson agrees and hopes that the emphasis on competition doesn’t overshadow the rest of the culture: “It’s going to bring a lot of exposure to the breaking community,” he says. “I just hope it’s done in the right way so that it’s not in the public eye without showing the true art form of it. I don’t think it’s ever going to be just a sport.”
While breaking makes space for individuals to seek out their own goals and represent themselves, the PUMA Suede has played a part in each of the dancer’s journeys: Karam remembers that his first pair was a size too big, but that he had to have them regardless; Jackson recalls wanting to mimic the colour co-ordination of his avatar on the 2006’s B-Boy for PlayStation 2 when he bought his first pair in red; Vanessa remembers seeking out a purple and blue pair to match the bright colours she’d wear to enter competitions; Arran recalls seeking out a fresh pair to attend Bad Taste Cru’s annual Just Jam International. Through various aspects of breaking culture – from travel and community, to mentorship and style – the dancers have all gained a sense of identity that they can all be proud of.
PUMA is now re-releasing a new iteration of the Suede, The Suede Classic XXI, hoping to inspire another generation of cultural game-changers to make an impact on the world in the same way as the many legends who have worn the sneaker have before them.
Check out PUMA’s latest Suede Classic XXI collection here.
Braindead’s Second Converse Collab Takes Things to a New Level
Brand: Braindead x Converse
Model: Chuck Taylor and Bosey Boot low
Key Features: Braindead’s take on the Chuck Taylor features a double-stacked sole that reminds strongly of sacai’s work with Nike and Converse’s own work with Feng Chen Wang. The Chuck comes in two colorways — an all-black version and a louder, cow-print version. The Bosey Boot is a 1950s wading boot-inspired design that features Braindead’s characteristically loud patterns and colors.
Buy: Converse and select retailers such as Afew. The black pair will be exclusively available at Dover Street Market
Editor’s Notes: Kyle Ng’s Braindead teams up with Converse for its second collaborative capsule. The first collection covered the classic Chuck ’70 in crazy Braindead-style patterns. This collection, on the other hand, takes things a step further, as Ng and his team have reworked the sole of the Chuck Taylor to feature a double-stacked effect.
The Chuck Taylor arrives in two colorways — one a safer all-black and the other featuring a cow print pattern — while the other shoe is a low top Bosey Boot, inspired by archival wading boots from the ’50s.
In addition to the collection, Braindead has set up Luminous Sound, a fund that aims to ensure future generations have equal access to music education and resources. The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) is the first recipient of the fund.
A special charity shirt is available for pre-order for 48 hours via Brain Dead’s website starting at 10 AM PT Thursday, November 19th, profits will be donated to help ICYOLA provide their students with access to reliable internet, technology for continuing their education, and private lessons.
Wales Bonner’s Debut adidas Originals Collection Is Spot On
Brand: Wales Bonner x adidas Originals
Model: SL 72 and Samba
Key Features: Wales Bonner’s entire collection explores the influence ’70s Jamaican music had on British culture. Both the apparel and footwear feature a distinct ’70s aesthetic — a hugely popular trend at the moment — that has been paired with elevated details such as corduroy uppers and crochet and hand-stitched elements.
Price: Ranging from $100 to $300
Buy: adidas.com and select retailers globally
Editor’s Notes: Wales Bonner and adidas Originals’ partnership, first previewed on the runway during London Fashion Week in January 2020, is finally being released. The collection focuses heavily on the ’70s and how Jamaican music, at the time, had a huge (and lasting) influence on British culture.
The ’70s aesthetic seen throughout this collection is one that has been hugely popular across the industry over the past year, most notably in footwear, as the New Balance 327 became one of the sneakers of the year following its launch this past spring.
For this collection, Grace Wales Bonner taps her own Jamaican heritage to rework adidas staples such as the football jersey, tracksuit, and Three Stripes T-shirts. The entire collection will go on sale from November 20 via adidas.com and other, select retailers.
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Harry Styles, Marine Serre & Off-White™ Face Masks Dominated Fashion in 2020
Global fashion search platform Lyst has shared its Year in Fashion report. The dossier looks back over a most unusual 12 months, charting the biggest trends, brands, viral products, collaborations, and more.
If you told someone this time last year that an Off-White™ face mask would wind up being one of 2020s most in-demand fashion items, they’d have laughed. But it was, with searches increasing by 502 percent year-on-year (the logo face mask was the hottest item with a 496 percent increase in searches January to March). COVID-19 had a predictably profound effect on the world’s most wanted category: home-office friendly Arizona Birks, Nike sweats, and UGG slippers scooped second, fourth, and ninth, respectively.
Marine Serre was named the world’s number one breakout brand thanks to co-signs from the likes of Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner, as well as appearing in Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” video. Telfar — buoyed by its shopping bags — ranked second, while a gamut of blue-chip collaborations helped propel 1017 ALYX 9SM into third. Fear of God, Pyer Moss, Casablanca, and Martine Rose all cracked the top 10.
The pandemic is the defining global health crisis over our time, but 2020 will also be remembered for Black Lives Matter and the call to action against institutionalized racism. Fashion as activism was stronger than ever as consumers made a conscious effort to shop black-owned businesses. In the US, searches for terms including “vote” rose fast — 29 percent week-on-week in October — and T-shirts became the most wanted political fashion statements.
Despite all this, Hollywood continues to exert a huge influence in the fashion sphere. Newly minted Vogue cover star Harry Styles headed up the list of celebrities whose style choices drove the biggest spikes in searches, sales, news coverage, and social media mentions. Beyoncé, Kim Namjoon of BTS, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and Travis Scott were some of the other names to feature.
It’s often said that Kim Jones is the king of homage and collaborations, so fittingly, Dior’s tie-ups with Air Jordan (first) and Rimowa (fourth) were two of the year’s biggest. Gucci x Disney (second), Casablanca x New Balance (third), and Proenza Schouler x Birkenstock (fifth) topped up the section.
Other notable takeaways are the year’s hottest sneaker, the Air Jordan 13 Retro Flint, and the logo of the year, Marine Serre’s moon print.
Lyst arrived at its results by crunching the data of over 100,000,000 users’ searches, views and sales metrics. As you’d imagine, there’s a ton to unpack and the above only scratches the surface. Find the full report here.
Naomi Osaka’s Nike Collection Celebrates Her Multicultural Background
Season: FW20
Key Pieces: The long-sleeve tennis T-shirt (slides three and four) features an abstract camo print and signature graphics celebrating Naomi Osaka’s love of fashion, art, culture, and sport.
Release Date: Available now
Buy: Nike
Editor’s Notes: While many are awaiting the release of Naomi Osaka’s Nike Blazer, the brand has dropped the tennis star and activist’s new apparel collection. Available as of today, November 16, the assortment serves to showcase her new logo, which is being featured on pieces for the first time.
Osaka’s logo champions her three continental backgrounds. The insignia, which is influenced by the national flag of Japan, is here emblazoned across T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, sports tops, shorts, and accessories including fanny packs. The key design tribute is a camouflage print that references the coordinates of Japan, Haiti, and the United States. The unique pattern was created by inputting the digits from each nation into a digital algorithm.
Naomi Osaka’s Nike apparel collection is currently available in the Americas and Japan.
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Illinois' Tate rejoins basketball team after case dropped
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman says Jaylon Tate has been reinstated to the basketball team after a misdemeanor battery charge against him was dropped.
He was accused of striking a woman in March, but the charge was dropped Tuesday for lack of evidence. Whitman said Tate had "shown exceptional character during this unfortunate situation" and hoped fans will welcome him back.
Whitman also said Friday that Kendrick Nunn's suspension from the team is still being evaluated. Nunn pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery and received probation earlier this week after also being accused of hitting a woman.
A third player, Leron Black, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor aggravated assault and was sentenced to probation. He was reinstated to the team but will sit out six games.
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Legislative Deferrals Statutory Ambiguity, Judicial Power, and American Democracy
Authors: George I. Lovell
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The policy making powers of unelected federal judges in the Unites States are discussed in this volume. Lovell argues that legislators often empower judges in order to escape accountability & thus it is wrong to conceive of the judiciary as a rival to legislative bodies.
George I. Lovell is associate professor of political science at the University of Washington. He is the author of Legislative Deferrals.
Rethinking judicial policy making in a separation of powers system
False victories: labor, congress, and the courts, 1898-1935
'As harmless as an infant': the Erdman Act in Congress and the courts
Killing with kindness: legislative ambiguity, judicial policy making, and the Clayton Act
The Norris-LaGuardia Act, for once: learning what to learn from the past
Legislative deferrals and judicial policy making in the administrative state: a brief look at the Wagner Act
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Australian Science in the Making
Authors: Roderick Weir Home
The Australian Academy of Science celebrates and assesses two centuries of Australian science, as a contribution to the nation's bicentenary. Authors with wide-ranging fields of interest present a group of general surveys and case studies on the development of scientific understanding and research. Topics range from traditional Aboriginal conceptions of the workings of nature to the directions and priorities of the present day. Among issues the book addresses are the place of science in a colonial society; the relationship between science in Australia and elsewhere, especially Britain; the impact of war on the Australian scientific institutions. Published in association with the Australian…
Academy of Science.
Aboriginal conceptions of the workings of nature
Philosophical travellers at the ends of the earth: Baudin, Peron and the Tasmanians
Cultural transmission: science and society to 1850
The long arm of London: Sir Roderick Murchison and imperial science in Australia
Support for the scientific enterprise, 1850-1900
Baron von Mueller: protege turned patron
Gorilla warfare in Melbourne: Halford, Huxley and 'Man's place in nature'
'Sweetness and light': industrial research in the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, 1855-1900<c>G. Bindon</c><f>Bindon, G.</f><c>D. P. Miller</c><f>Miller, D. P.</f><l>l</l><l>Part III</l>
Cancer, physics and society: interactions between the wars
Science on service, 1939-1945
Plant introduction in Australia
Research in the medical sciences: the road to national independence
Early years of Australian radio astronomy
Australian astronomy since the Second World War
The shaping of contemporary scientific institutions
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fashion talks May 18, 2012
Fashion People Discuss the Future of Africa
By Jenni Avins
Photo: Nneka Salmon
Last night, a panel discussion at the Soho House called “Design Africa” drew a significant crowd, including Edun founder (and wife of Bono) Ali Hewson, Julie Gilhart, and Barneys’s new senior fashion director Tomoko Ogura. The conversation came on the heels of Suzy Menkes’ International Herald Tribune article “Rebranding Africa” (no doubt in anticipation of the IHT’s upcoming luxury conference on the topic) and the release of L’Uomo Vogue’s May/June issue dedicated to the continent. The panel, which included Loomstate’s Scott Hahn, Bantu Swimwear founder Yodit Eklund, SUNO’s Nadiyah Spencer, and Enyinne Owunwanne of Heritage1960, discussed whether Africa’s apparel industry would be “the next China” (known for competitive prices) or the “the next Italy” (known for craftsmanship).
Moderator and Essence editor-in-chief Constance White pointed out that a great deal of Italy and France’s “prestige value” comes from government-sponsored promotion, and she asked whether African governments should go the same route. “It’s not the right place to have this campaign — people are hungry,” said Eklund, whose swimwear is produced in Ethiopia. Spencer, who oversees SUNO’s production in Kenya, disagreed. “The backdrop of socioeconomic policy shouldn’t say you can’t make a product in Kenya and charge for it,” she said. The word luxury was tossed around a lot, prompting one audience member to shout, “But what’s luxury?” As an answer, of sorts, Spencer said a SUNO sample made in Kenya takes months to perfect, not unlike those made in New York ateliers. “It [is] a luxury to work with them, and teach, and make it.”
A few panelists pointed out that calling a massive and diverse continent “the new Italy” was absurd. Hahn also called it ineffective marketing, explaining, “Africa is never going to become a new [source for] luxury, but specific places will.” He said that customers value smaller stores, citing the example of a local coffee roaster. “You’re talking about Brooklyn,” he said, “you’re not talking about America.”
Passion Projects’ Bridget Russo, who produced the event, said the imminent expiration of a fashion-friendly trade policy for brands producing in Africa made the conversation even timelier. The provision allows brands to import fancy foreign fabrics to lesser-developed African countries without paying duty, making places like Lesotho attractive to clothing companies. After an impassioned plea from lobbyist Nathaniel Adams for everyone to ask their congressmen to renew the provision, Edun designer Ricky Hendry piped up. He wondered whether allowing the agreement to expire might actually be beneficial, so that “super price-sensitive” (i.e., cheap) brands would take their production elsewhere.
There was no one from a “super price-sensitive” brand present to say his or her ugly sweatshirts brought lots of jobs to Africa, so that point went largely undebated. Even so, it was an impressive start to what’s sure to be an ongoing conversation. (Russo said she’s planning similar talks in London and Capetown and an event at Miami Art Basel.) Kiboni Nfi, an aspiring designer who had just returned to New York from her native Cameroon, said she was shocked by all the talk about Africa. “I had no idea it was such an item.”
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Atlantic Records / Hopeless Records / Reprise
A Song For Every (Fresher’s) Mood.
By Vicky Greer, Maddie Lock, Morgan McMillan, Jack Nash and Jed Wareham on September 27, 2019 Features, Records
Freshers’ Week is a real roller coaster of emotions and music is there for you every step of the way. So we’ve put together a playlist of songs that our writers guarantee will get you through the week, in the good times and the bad.
Freedom: Green Day – ‘Jesus of Suburbia’
Calling all former emos! University is the time to prove once and for all that it isn’t just a phase and to live your best life with new found independence. Living alone can be daunting to a lot of people, especially if you aren’t from a city, but it’s also an opportunity to start a new life in a new place. This is the ultimate throwback to remind you of your angsty teenage years and how much you wished you had the freedom and individuality you do now. Even if you weren’t the edgiest of teenagers, this song will still have you celebrating your escape from small towns and school uniforms.
Vicky Greer
Green Day’s ‘Jesus of Suburbia’ is available via Reprise.
Sad Times: Paramore – ‘We Are Broken’
The move to uni can bring about a vast range of emotions; sadness and tears being a prominent one post-freshers-fever. As deadlines begin to pile up, home finally crosses your mind and you’ve spent the past three days crying over the absolute state of your kitchen, why not tune those tears to the sound of Paramore? ‘We Are Broken’ from their 2007 album RIOT! being the perfect track.
With classic Paramore pop rock/emo heavy instrumental, and a chorus begging “give us life again” to return to being “whole”, it’s hard not to let the tears flow. The song also strikes a chord with life pre-uni and adulthood when asking to “return our innocence”. Alternatively, ‘When It Rains’, ‘Now’, ‘Pressure’ and of course ‘Misery Business’ also make for great sad-bops.
Maddie Lock
Paramore’s ‘We Are Broken’ is available via Atlantic Records.
Heartbreak: The Front Bottoms – ‘Wolfman’
This one is for those suffering from a broken heart or just want a cheeky crying sesh. Wolfman by The Front Bottoms is a song that makes me cry even on a good day. With lyrics like “I misspelled every word perfectly, every mistake made was purposely” alluding to drunk texting, which lets be honest we have all done from time to time (and will most likely do during freshers).
The second verse perfectly captures heartbreak especially as university is a time for discovering yourself and sometimes that means letting people you love go, this is expressed in quote “I was a birdcage and you were meant to fly”. The final lines of the song “nothing matters, the importance of nothing” is almost uplifting for this track, you will go on an emotional roller coaster and hopefully come out the other side feeling a little refreshed.
Morgan McMillan
The Front Bottom’s ‘Wolfman’ is available via Bar None Records.
Confidence: Lizzo – ‘Good As Hell’
Freshers can be a daunting time – a new city, new friends, a new way of life – everything has changed. Sometimes you need that little self-confidence pick-me-up to get you through the day. Lizzo, the queen of self empowerment and positivity, gives such a well-needed reminder of how to do so. If you ever feel like you’ve gained so much weight from ordering McDelivery to halls every night for the past week and need reminding that you are good enough no matter how big you feel. Or even a little boost to keep you going through the 9am start. The best song to do this though is ‘Good As Hell’, as it stays with you all day (and not in an annoying can’t get it out of your head way either) and perks you up even through the toughest of times.
Jack Nash
Lizzo’s ‘Good As Hell’ is available via Nice Life/Atlantic.
Nostalgia: Neck Deep – ‘Can’t Kick Up The Roots’
Pop-Punk, that hometown pizza fanatic emo genre. Neck Deep are arguably the UK’s figurehead in the ever expanding alt genre and have an eclectic spew of pop-punk anthems dating back to 2013. In their sophomore album, ‘Life’s Not Out To Get You’ the huge single ‘Can’t Kick Up The Roots’ rocketed the Welsh boys into popularity. The song brings out the patriotism towards your hometown – even if it is a bit of a dump. Lyrics like “It can be grim and send you West from time to time, yeah, this place is such a shipwreck, but this shipwreck, it is mine” make you reminisce about even the grotty and distasteful parts of your hometown and longing for a visit back home.
The song continues with “The sound of my youth echoes out through these empty streets” bringing pure nostalgia of your childhood, pranking neighbours, riding £50 Argos BMX’s down empty cul-de-sacs and running home when you hear your mum shout “Dinner!” leaving you feeling pretty bummed that those days are far behind us now.
‘Can’t Kick Up The Roots’ is the perfect companion for when you feel like you need to reminisce about the place we call home and wouldn’t mind feeling a lil bit nostalgic about our childhood dumps.
Jed Wareham
Neck Deep’s ‘Can’t Kick Up The Roots’ is available via Hopeless Records.
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Brand law working group meetings come to a close
By Spike Jordan
for The Fence Post
LINCOLN, Neb. – It is finished, but far from over.
Cattle and dairy industry reps assembled by Sen. Steve Halloran, chairman of Nebraska’s Agriculture committee, have spent more than 12 hours over four meetings discussing Nebraska’s Brand Act as part of Halloran’s interim study, LR 378, and suggesting changes to make Nebraska’s brand law more user friendly and modern. A report, to be compiled by ag committee research analyst Rick Leonard, is expected before Christmas, however, what the spring legislative session will look like as the pandemic stretches into 2021 is still an unknown variable.
The fourth and final meeting, which was hosted via remote video conference on Monday, Dec. 7, continued discussions from past LR 378 meetings, beginning with a large chunk of time devoted to the contention around a Nebraska Beef Producers Committee proposal that would exempt cattle from inspection when being moved from grow yards or background facilities into a registered feedlot (RFL), so long as those cattle are accompanied by the sufficient proof of ownership documentation.
THE GROW YARD QUESTION
The state’s largest cattle feeder, Adams Land and Cattle Company of Broken Bow, has sued the brand committee and is seeking to get the court to uphold a more than decade-old agreement it had brokered with the brand committee to exempt certain cattle moving from affiliated grow yards into its RFL from undergoing a brand inspection. John Sennett, the Broken Bow attorney who has represented the Beef Producers, of which Adams is a member, has attempted to separate the lawsuit issue from the proposal that the Beef Producers have put forward.
As an aside, data may exist which could support a claim that Adams has operated without problems under the exemption agreement at the heart of its lawsuit, (the state has argued that this agreement wasn’t and isn’t authorized under current law). Because of its relationships with its affiliated background facilities, Adams might be able to show that few cattle belonging to other people have been accidentally shipped from grow yards to its RFL.
However, Adams was the sole beneficiary of such an exemption agreement. If inspection exemptions were widened to all cattle moving from grow yards into RFLs, it could become a bigger headache for the Brand Committee to try to locate those strays when animals are mixed up at the grow yards and accidentally shipped to RFLs.
Other Beef Producers Committee members, such as Gottsch Cattle Co., have sought an inspection exemption in order to move their cattle from grow yards in western Nebraska to their feedlots in eastern Nebraska outside of the inspection area. However, once cattle move out of the inspection area, tracking down and returning any missing cattle becomes a more complicated task for the committee’s four law enforcement-certified brand investigators, seeing as brand inspectors are limited to performing inspections in the brand area and some adjacent counties in the inspection service area.
Under LB 1200, the Brand Committee proposed a fix that would have seen grow yards applying for and being issued a permit similar to how RFLs operate. They would pay a per-head fee based on capacity and would need to follow certain provisions, such as permanent fencing and maintaining records to prove ownership of the cattle in its pens. Cattle would have to be inspected prior to entering a grow yard, unless those cattle were shipped from a point of origin in a state with a brand inspection agency and were accompanied by a brand inspection certificate or sufficient proof of ownership, similar to how the only currently authorized RFL inspection exemption works.
GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS
The brand committee proposed several options to make the permitted grow yard provision of LB 1200 feasible. One option would be if a grow yard either fed only the cattle belonging to an RFL, or if the RFL owned the background facility and the cattle being backgrounded. Nebraska Cattlemen Vice President for Member Services Melody Benjamin said her organization had undergone policy discussion at its recent annual meeting about providing more robust permanent fencing requirements for permitted grow yards to strengthen the existing language found in the current law. Using Benjamin’s input from NC members, a draft of that language was written and provided by Sennett to the rest of the working group.
However, John Widdowson, executive director of the Nebraska Brand Committee, said that the reasoning for the sole-owner/sole-customer grow yard provision under LB 1200 is that even with permanent fencing, there is a potential for cattle belonging to multiple owners comingling, and with the way current RFL program works, if cattle aren’t being inspected before going into an RFL, there’s a potential for cattle belonging to someone else being shipped from a grow yard into an RFL, then being shipped on to a terminal slaughter facility after fattening before brand committee investigators have had a chance to locate and return them to their rightful owners.
The Beef Producers had objections to the sole-owner/sole-customer provision because many of its members do business with smaller affiliated grow yards who background cattle for multiple customers, not just the RFLs. While that objection was understandable, Nebraska Brand Committee Vice Chairman Terry Cone, a banker from Burwell who has a lifetime of experience backgrounding cattle, expressed that concern from the Brand Committee’s perspective.
“In a perfect world, [grow yard fencing] is all steel,” Cone said. “But in practicality, I’ve been in lots of feedyards and lots of background yards in my life, and especially the backgrounding yards tend to be lots of barbed wire fences, so you have the opportunity for cattle to get mixed up.”
Cone said that it’s a problem for even the best operators, and that he has seen cattle crawl and jump through fences, crawl through tanks and bunks, or break out and mix up with other cattle in the grow yard on the night before they are supposed to ship.
“It just happens, and that’s the primary concern why we can’t water it down and give exemptions to people, because suddenly you’re not protecting everybody,” Cone said.
Cone said that exemptions could also increase the potential for fraud, giving the example of a pen being brand inspected and a few head slipping out through the fence before being shipped. A less than honest operator might substitute the missing cattle with a few head of someone else’s so that the numbers match up when it’s time to ship. While that particular type of fraud is not common or wide-spread, the potential becomes greater when those cattle aren’t being inspected.
THE COST OF EXEMPTIONS
In a response to a question from Halloran about the cost to the brand committee from granting exemptions, Widdowson said that under the current RFL audit structure, since cattle are inspected by a brand inspector going in to an RFL, the numbers of cattle in pens usually match up with the proof of ownership documentation that RFLs are required to maintain. Any discrepancies are usually easy to sort out because of that “check-in” process when cattle enter the RFL. Because the cattle are inspected going in to the RFL, they can be shipped for harvesting at a packer without undergoing shrink or stress from a final inspection.
“If we go to an exemption standpoint to where cattle are just moving around, it’s going to be a much more intensive process and take much more time,” Widdowson said. “I think the feedyards are probably going to see way more of us than they’re used to because we’re going to have to be much more diligent and probably put our hands and our eyes on the physical cattle way more than we do today, just because there wasn’t that physical inspection prior.”
An increase to the man hours would mean an increase to the committee’s expense. Sennett had earlier in the meeting repeated a statement he’s given at past meetings. His projections of the brand committee’s budget based on its annual report indicated that the committee is currently operating in the black by nearly $1 million. He used this data point to buttress his argument that whatever expenses the brand committee would incur from offering those exemptions could be absorbed without breaking its budget.
“Not inspecting cattle in a confined facility isn’t going to put (the brand committee) into the red,” Sennett said.
However, Independent Cattleman of Nebraska member David Wright was quick to object.
“If they are in the black, which is the way it has worked in the past, that’s an opportunity for the committee to lower the fee for everyone involved, that’s the way law is written,” Wright said. “It isn’t written that, ‘Gee, they’re in the black, now some of us can get an exemption.’”
However, the very nature of revenue the brand committee collects from inspections and fees is somewhat volatile itself, and varies widely due to the movement of cattle and other factors, such as drought and market conditions. Widdowson said that the intent of LB 1200 was to make the fee structure more in-line with the services provided by the brand committee, so that the fees assessed for a service would pay for the service provided. This change would help solve a long-standing complaint that one segment of the industry is, in effect, subsidizing the inspection service for another. However, the potential fee increases for other services, such as brand renewal fees, could potentially destabilize those core revenue streams if people decide not to renew a brand.
Widdowson has also stressed that the fees include into LB 1200 were the maximum “caps” for the fees under the statute. He said that the Brand Committee had figured those fee caps by building in for seven years-worth of inflation. This measure was intended to give the brand committee room to operate without having to return to the legislature every two years to request an increase (or decrease) to the fee structure.
LB 1200’s generous $0.075 cents per-head for one-time capacity fee schedule would have provided relief that has long been sought by the registered feedlot sector. While a 100,000 head feedlot could see its fees reduced from $100,000 per year to just $7,500 per year, in exchange, the frequency of RFL audits would be increased, with a 100,000 head capacity feedlot needing to undergo monthly audits versus the current schedule of four audits annually.
Under The Beef Producers proposal, they are prepared to pay $0.10 per head for the one time capacity of an RFL, meaning a 100,000 feedlot would effectively pay $2,500 more in annual RFL fees than it would under the brand committee’s original proposal. Sennett said they were prepared to pay more in order to keep the audits to the current quarterly basis.
EID/RFID TAGS
While the Brand Committee has been pretty insistent that inspections and proof of ownership are necessary to maintain integrity and protect individual cattle ownership, it has been willing to embrace technology, with LB 1200 containing a number of provisions for alternative “electronic inspection,” using authorized EID or RFID tags.
While the brand is currently the only proof of ownership that currently holds up in a court of law, EID or RFID could potentially be used in conjunction with physical brand or bill of sale as a method for proving ownership and providing the committee with a trail to follow when investigating stolen or missing cattle.
“What I see is that we’re still requiring proof of ownership through the bill of sale or the brand,” said ICON’s Don Cain, DVM of Broken Bow. “But if you’ve got a proof of ownership, and you’ve got comingling going on, then you’re using the electronic device as the perfection to identify the individual (cattle) that the proof of ownership goes to.”
While the finer points of just how “e-inspections” would work still need to be developed, tested and refined, Widdowson said that any approved method would at the very least require a tag that meets specific unique number requirements as well as certain integrity standards for readability and retention. Cattle tagged with that unique 15-number RFID number could then be registered with the brand committee, and so long as there was no change of ownership, an operator could scan the tags and transmit those unique numbers to the brand committee, then move the cattle associated with those unique numbers as needed.
Under such a setup, the committee would then have an electronic record to indicate cattle have moved from one point to another. Rather than assuming the cost and stress of running cattle past a committee inspector for a physical brand inspection, an e-inspection could be performed by the operator and verified by the brand committee to meet the proof-of-ownership requirements at a significantly reduced cost compared to physical inspections.
For producers who are already using an approved EID technology to identify animals and track performance data in their herds, it could be a potential cost saving measure and also eliminate some of the associated man hour costs for the brand committee with regard to sending personnel out to perform physical inspections. However, the price point and cost of purchasing the tags and reader equipment, plus the potential issues of inherent faults and errors that comes with any technology means some operations may be unwilling or unable to shoulder the cost of adopting EID for use with their cattle.
Chris Bousquet, the executive director of the Nebraska Dairy Association, said that while he appreciated the bulk of the discussion being about beef cattle, he said that the dairy industry gets no benefit from the current brand law, and that he believes exempting dairy cattle from the brand law will not cause issues.
“It won’t tarnish the integrity of the brand inspection, and the livestock verification/identification issue for the beef industry,” he said. “We get it. We understand that the beef industry has a problem with their fencing, and that our worlds are completely different. The dairy industry operates completely different from the beef world.”
Bousquet said that he was carrying the message from the dairy farmers that the industry feels that if the beef industry feels it needs brand inspection, they are fully for it. He added that any animals that the dairy industry puts in to the beef supply, such as dairy animals that are destined for slaughter, would undergo the brand inspection to verify proof of ownership.
Because some dairy farmers in the brand inspection area background their heifer calves at heifer development yards in other states before returning them to the farm to enter the lactation stream, the dairy industry has proposed an inspection exemption for dairy calves under 30 days old when moved out of the brand inspection area without a change of ownership. This would also provide for biosecurity at dairies and eliminate the possibility of brand committee inspectors from accidentally introducing a disease to the facility.
“Even those couple changes would make a world of an impact for us,” he said. “If you want to inspect our beef animals, we’re all for it. Let’s inspect them.
“But I think it’s very apparent after listening to the discussion that this program and the Brand Inspection Committee is intended for the beef industry and not for the dairy.”
Steve Wolfe, a diary producer from Kearney who sits on the board of the Nebraska Dairy Association said that while the brand might have applied to the dairy industry about 20-25 years ago, when dairies weren’t confined and cows were on pasture where they could comingle with cattle from other dairies.
However, that’s not the case today.
“We’ve followed the swine and poultry industry,” Wolfe said. “I’m not so sure that’s a good thing, but that’s the way it’s gone. We’re totally confined. The closest dairy to me is 40 miles, and I’m not going to have comingling.”
Wolfe said that he understands the concerns about exempting the dairy industry from inspection, but he argued that half of the counties in the state, namely the counties to the east of the brand line, are already exempt from inspection.
“If they wanted to be part of the program, they’d get with their counties and lobby to be part of the brand area,” he said. “The swine industry and the sheep industry are exempt. The poultry industry is exempt, and we’re following that because we’re totally confined, and I can see those concerns from the feedlot side as well.”
But ultimately, the dairy farmers feel that it’s a beef issue, and that they aren’t gaining anything from the brand inspection issue, and that their exemption won’t deter from the issue.
The dairy industry would also like an exemption for adult female dairy cows. Under the dairy industry’s proposal, Wolfe said inspection exemptions would only apply to milking cows at dairies that are registered and permitted as a dairy with the state (of which there are 22), and only apply to animals that are actively producing milk for human consumption.
“We have to have a state dairy permit to sell milk, so that would be easily obtainable,” Wolfe said. “Someone with a cow milk cows in a shed out back wouldn’t qualify under that.”
Benjamin expressed NC member concerns that some beef calves are indistinguishable from dairy/beef cross calves, with the implication that exempting dairy calves from inspection could provide a potential avenue for a would-be thief to smuggle stolen calves across state lines under the guise that they’re transporting dairy calves. However, illicit activity with dairy calves would be much more difficult given the registered dairy permit requirement contained in the industry’s proposal.
ICON’s David Wright was insistent on protesting the exemptions, but Wolfe tried to argue his point.
“We’re not exempting dairy cattle (from inspection) when they go to slaughter, because that’s when they become beef cattle,” Wolfe said.
THE END GOAL
Halloran said that the information shared during the process will be helpful as the agriculture committee works to develop legislation this spring.
Rick Leonard said that the summary of the discussions will be available for working group members to comment on before Dec. 31, at which point reports are usually finished.
“I would invite anyone who wanted to offer comments about the value of the brand law, its utility, and its purpose,” Leonard said. “Do we have a statement that the brand law still is an important part of the livestock sector?”
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Monaco vs Juventus, Champions League 1st Leg Betting Tips
Juventus are one of the biggest names in European football. In their long history, the Italian giants have had some amazing highs and desperate lows. This current Juventus side are now widely regarded as one of the best teams in Europe but that reputation has not been easy to come by. Juve were overlooked and written off constantly en route to the Champions League final two seasons ago but few people are surprised that Max Allegri’s men have made it to the final four of this year’s competition.
The same cannot be said of Monaco. Many people thought they would struggle to even qualify for the Champions League at the start of the season. However, Monaco made it through tough qualifying ties against Fenerbahce and Villarreal before setting their stall out in the group stage by beating Tottenham at Wembley Stadium in their first game.
As Monaco’s confidence improved so did their performances. They qualified against Manchester City despite conceding five goals in the first leg and then got the better of Dortmund in the quarter-final. Leonardo Jardim’s men are the underdogs once again ahead of the first leg of their tie with Juventus. You cannot doubt Juve’s quality but Monaco’s exciting blend of youth and experience should ensure a thrilling semi-final.
Kylian Mbappe is just one of a number of exciting players in the Monaco squad.
Outright Betting Market
Juventus 6/4 (Bet365)
Monaco 2/1 (William Hill)
Draw 5/2 (888Sport)
Juventus are the favourites in both the Outright Betting market for the match at 6/4 with Bet365 and the To Qualify market where they are a best price of 4/11 with Sky Bet. There are a number of reasons why Juventus are so strongly fancied.
Allegri’s side are unbeaten in the Champions League this season and showed just how close they are to the complete side in their quarter-final tie against Barcelona. They were devastating going forwards in the first leg at Juventus Stadium before digging deep to keep a clean sheet in the Camp Nou. Their rock solid defence, marshalled by the evergreen Gianluigi Buffon, will make life tough for Monaco while forwards like Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain can fire Juve to the final in Cardiff.
Gianluigi Buffon is now 39 but just as good as ever as he eyes his first Champions League success.
Juventus also have history on their side as they beat Monaco in the 1997/98 semi-finals, the 2014/15 quarter-finals and have never lost to a French side over two legs. It looks likely that Monaco’s fantastic run will come to an end after the second leg but there’s a real chance they could head to Italy with a lead to defend.
Jardim knows that his team’s weakness is in defence, especially at this level. Thankfully for the Monaco fans, their attacking players have so far been able to make up for any mistakes made at the back. Jardim also knows that he’s got to make the most of the first leg at the Stade Louis II. The home side will look to get the ball forwards quickly just like in their matches against Man City and Dortmund and that approach could be the basis for another huge win at tempting odds of 2/1 with William Hill.
Draw 1-1 @ 6/1 (Stan James)
Juventus 1-0 @ 17/2 (Paddy Power)
Juventus 2-1 @ 9/1 (Betfred)
Monaco 1-0 @ 10/1 (Paddy Power)
Monaco 2-1 @ 10/1 (Bet365)
Draw 0-0 @ 11/1 (William Hill)
Juventus have the most fearsome defensive unit in the Champions League. The ‘BBC’ of Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini are world class players in their own right but are even stronger when combined together. They will, however, have their hands full against Monaco’s highly sought after forwards. Radamel Falcao is the main man in terms of goalscoring but his strike partner, Kylian Mbappe, and the creative Brazilian, Bernardo Silva, are sure to have their moments on Wednesday night.
With Juventus’ own attacking threat, it looks clear that a Monaco win is not going to be coupled with a clean sheet. This should be another cracker involving Monaco which makes the odds of 10/1 that Bet365 are quoting on a 2-1 home win look very tempting.
First Goalscorer Market
Gonzalo Higuain 4/1 (Coral)
Falcao 9/2 (Paddy Power)
Paulo Dybala 11/2 (Sky Bet)
Kylian Mbappe 6/1 (Coral)
Mario Mandzukic 13/2 (Bet365)
Guido Carrillo 15/2 (William Hill)
Valere Germain 15/2 (Paddy Power)
Irvin Cardona 9/1 (Winner)
The list of potential first goalscorers for this game is incredible. Juventus have more established names in their ranks but the biggest clubs in the world are queuing up to poach Monaco’s most exciting young players.
Of all the options available to Leonardo Jardim, perhaps the one with the most buzz about him is Kylian Mbappe. The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League and can show his suitors just how good he is by opening the scoring on Wednesday with what would be his sixth Champions League goal of the season at 6/1 with Coral.
Betting Recommendations
Monaco to win at 2/1 with William Hill
Kylian Mbappe to score first at 6/1 with Coral
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The Great One vs. Number 4 Bobby Orr: The Debate Rages On
Posted by Blair Peters · March 24, 2017
Dave Jackson is an old friend of mine – and a sports aficionado. He graciously allowed us to post the article he wrote on Orr vs. Gretzky. Enjoy! (And feel free to share your thoughts on this! We would love to hear what you have to think!)
It’s the never-ending argument: who was greater… who had a more long-lasting impact on their game… whose legacy truly defines their sport? The shouting, beer-infused, projectile spittle barstool debates of yesteryear now belong to the hallowed ground and super-computers of sports history scholars and sabermatricians. Fortunately, when it comes to the NHL, we are at least spared the pedantic rhetoric of the likes of George Will.
As for the NHL, the choice between the two (and only two) giants of their sport is clear – Bobby Orr vs. Wayne Gretzky. (Perhaps only the PGA offers the same clear delineation – Jack Nicklaus vs. Tiger Woods). So why even compare? They played different positions, skated during different eras, and their careers were vastly different in tenure. Why bother? Because humans love to compare and contrast. We like closure. Absolutes. Unfortunately, the case here is not one that is, or ever will be, easily closed. But let’s at least have some fun doing it!
Wayne Gretzky is a contemporary of your humble author. We were both born in Southern Ontario in 1961 – and even played against each other in a couple of Peewee and minor Bantam tournaments at the time. I knew about him because, by age 11, just about anyone who followed hockey in Ontario knew about him. His minor hockey scoring feats were not just beyond legendary – they were beyond belief! At the age of 10, Gretzky scored an astonishing 378 goals and 139 assists in just one season with the Brantford Steelers. His play attracted the attention of media beyond his hometown, including a front-page sports section story in the now-defunct Toronto Telegram. By age 13, he had scored over 1,000 goals. His NHL scoring records are nearly as mind-boggling.
Bobby Orr attracted similar attention, at just a slightly older age. The Boston Bruins first noticed Orr in the spring of 1961, playing in a youth hockey tournament in Gananoque, Ontario. The Bruins' Wren Blair described him as “a combination of Doug Harvey and Eddie Shore.” The Bruins immediately pursued Orr, with Blair making regular visits to the Orr family home in Parry Sound. In the fall of 1961, the Bruins invested $1,000 to sponsor his minor hockey team – a figure almost unheard of at that time. Although three other NHL teams (Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens) were interested in Orr, he signed, in 1962, with the Bruins. Orr explained that he signed with the Bruins because: “They're a team of the future. They're rebuilding and I want to be part of that building program.” He made the Bruins roster at just 17 and was an immediate impact player.
Bobby Orr was the product of a different time. His star shone in the tumultuous late ‘60s and early ‘70s. But unlike his superstar contemporaries of the era – Joe Namath, Jim Brown or Muhammad Ali – Number Four expressed no apparent social or political ideological views. He was polite, soft-spoken, respectful, well-mannered and well-groomed. In a word – Canadian.
Cool… quiet… confidence. The Don Cherry ad nauseum video homages to Bobby Orr aside, you simply had to see him with your own two eyes to believe it – live and in-person, if you could! Grainy late ‘60s and early ‘70s film and video just doesn’t do justice to the singularly unique combination of rocket-like speed, power, grace, agility, puck-handling skill, and high hockey IQ. And while Orr possessed off-the-carts offensive prowess, he was also a responsible defenseman whose vastly superior skating ability allowed him to get back into the play quickly – especially if he was out of position. He routinely blocked shots and was a tough, rugged bodychecker – and not averse to dropping the gloves, when necessary.
In my lifetime and in my opinion, Bobby Orr was the most dynamic, complete hockey player that’s ever played the game. Only two other athletes – Gretzky and Michael Jordan – challenged his infinitely superior skillset and ability to rise to an even higher level of greatness in clutch situations… all at the very highest level of team sport. But unlike Gretzky or Jordan, who enjoyed long and relatively injury-free careers, Orr’s was sadly cut short due to a succession of serious knee injuries – primarily his left. Perhaps the closest analogy to Orr’s all-too-short, yet incredible career would be that of “The Left Hand of God” Sandy Koufax. Both athletes were forced into retirement at the tender age of 30, and are still to this day the youngest to have been elected to their respective Halls of Fame.
In 1971, I was lucky enough to see Orr for the first and only time live as the Bruins visited the Leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens in February, winning easily 5 – 1. But what I remember vividly to this day, early in the game, was Orr setting up behind his goal and blasting off like a nitro-fuelled dragster – straight up the middle and leaving every forechecking Leaf forward in his dust. Then came the strange and pathetic vision of completely overmatched defenceman, Brian Glennie, haplessly flailing away with stick and arms, frantically trying to get an angle on Orr. In the end, all Glennie could do was fling his now-horizontal body at Orr’s feet, tackling him like a football linebacker – the last desperate method of preventing the great man from a clear-cut breakaway.
When the referee only called a two-minute tripping penalty, instead of the obvious penalty shot, the crowd (probably close to 40% Bruins fans in attendance in those days) went nuts. Orr? As always, head down, no backtalk to the ref, quietly skating back to the bench with that “aw shucks, I hope I didn’t embarrass ol’ Brian in front of his home crowd” look. That’s the just the way Bobby Orr rolled.
Although just 13 years his junior, Gretzky played in a much different era – pro hockey was evolving into a more structured and systematic game based, in part, on the Soviet style of play that focussed more on team passing and positional awareness than individual talent. Coaches had become more sophisticated and now espoused the importance of puck possession and cycling the puck down low. This new hockey system was tailor-made for Wayne Gretzky. His instinctual abilities as a playmaker in the offensive zone were without precedent. Not imbued with great size, speed or a particularly hard shot, Gretzky’s greatness was more subtle to the eye than Orr’s – beguiling in its magic-like nuances and rhythms. Gretzky transcended the usual norms of sport. How could a player with such obvious limited physical and athletic gifts be this amazing? To me, Gretzky’s greatest gift was being spectacular without looking spectacular.
Gretzky’s still-hard-to-fathom numbers speak for themselves, and there’s little doubt that he would be a prolific scorer even in today’s game. But the NHL game has changed so dramatically since the days of Orr and Gretzky. Open up a YouTube video and watch a bit of game action from the ‘70s and ‘80s. If a young hockey fan had never seen pro hockey from that era, it would undoubtedly appear to them that the players were skating in quicksand; it really was played at a grindingly slower pace than today. The defensive coaching schemes of today would take away most of the open ice that Orr and Gretzky enjoyed in their day. And, in my opinion, no single position in professional sports has evolved more than that of the hockey goaltender. Today’s typical NHL goalie is a supremely athletic near-giant with yoga instructor-like flexibility, superior hand-eye coordination and amazingly fast reflexes. And perhaps most importantly, in terms of lightness of weight and increase in size, their equipment is light-years ahead of the stuff worn back in the days of Orr and Gretzky.
Alas, I digress. So is one greater than the other? Are Smarties better than M&M’s? Porches cooler than Ferraris? Beatles or Stones? Are Orr and Gretzky even comparable? Who knows… Is there really even an answer? Either way, pull up a couple of barstools with your buddies and have at ‘er!
What do you think? Orr or Gretzky? Leave us a comment and keep the debate alive.
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2009 Starling-Delay, day two: Don't lose your adrenaline, use it! Don Greene on performance psychology
May 27, 2009, 7:56 PM ·
NEW YORK - Performance psychologist Don Greene never tells a musician to calm down or relax before a performance.
"You aren't supposed to be relaxed or calm," said Greene, who wrote Performance Success and also taught performance psychology at The Juilliard School. "You should be feeling energy. Adrenaline is very powerful. You can deal with it two ways: you can hope it goes away and deny it, or you can use it to do even better than you did in the practice room."
Greene started as a sports psychologist. "This is my instrument," he said, holding up a golf club. "Just like with musicians, you have to move at the right tempo."
Greene is a former champion diver, West Point graduate, Army Ranger and Green Beret, and yet for him, public speaking "terrified me. It was the biggest fear of my life."
He conquered that fear, and he also developed a method to help people who perform under extreme stress – from police SWAT officers to musicians – to conquer their own. He calls his method "Centering," and on Wednesday at the 2009 Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies, he began to teach us how it works. Greene shared the lecture podium with Noa Kageyama, a violinist who become interested in performance psychology when he took Greene's class at Juilliard.
First one must understand the origins of stress, and kinds of stress: extreme stress comes from extreme situations, like having a loaded gun pointed at you or facing town a mountain lion. Physical stress gives us our fight or flight response, "Run like hell, or stay and fight," Greene said. But that can be and should be channeled for good.
"I would no more have a musician use beta blockers than I would have one of my athletes take three shots of vodka before a race," Greene said.
Violinists very often face performance stress, when "all the pressure is on that first note, everything is leading up to that moment," Greene said. Physicals signs of that stress can manifest as a shaky bow, forgetfulness, tension, wild vibrato, erratic shifting, inability to focus and cold hands.
That stress can creep into the mind. "People get very self-critical and start screaming at themselves," Greene said. While at Juilliard, Greene had students write down their thoughts before a performance - how they talked to themselves in their minds. He found the lists that students came up with to be rather alarming. "They would never say to a friend what they say to themselves, or they'd never have friends. I called it the 'Juilliard Syndrome.'"
Basically, the left brain – which is responsible for words, numbers, analysis and criticism – goes haywire under performance stress. "Instead of just one voice, there's a whole committee meeting going on." And the committee is not being kind.
One's limbic system, or the reptilian brain – which processes emotion at a caveman-type level - kicks in with a fearful response as well.
"No matter how intelligent we may be, if we respond to the emotional brain, we do irrational things," Greene said. Though it may have helped the caveman fight a bear or flee from danger, it can be a problem when applied to modern situations. "It saved our ancestors' lives, but it can destroy ours."
The key is to override the lymbic system and get to the rational brain; and to get from the analytical left brain and into the more touchy-feely right brain.
"There's a time to be analytical and in the left brain, but when you perform, you definitely want to start in the right brain," Greene said. "Under stress, people get slammed into their left brain."
Here are Greene's steps for "Centering":
1. Identify a focal point, a fixed point in the distance that is below eye level. Why below eye level? Try doing the problem 23x16 in your head. What do your eyes do? They go up, and that's because you just jumped into your left brain. Don't tempt the left brain!
2. Form a clear intention. What are you going to do in your performance? Think of this in a pro-active, positive way.
3. Breathe mindfully. My yoga instructor would call this "belly breathing," but it's the kind of breathing you do when you are sleeping or very calm. "That will help jump start the calming effect," said Kageyama. "Focus on getting the belly button to move as far away from your spine as possible."
4. Release tension. Are your muscles tense? You may not even be aware that they are. Here is one exercise Kageyama showed us for relaxing muscles and becoming aware of them:
5. Find your center. This one isn't very easy, but try circling your hips, as if you were spinning a hoola hoop, and make the circle smaller and smaller, until it feels like it's inside you. Then drop that point a little lower, and that is your center, or our "chi." "It's almost like you have a little center of gravity, core of the earth, inside of you, grounding you," Kageyama said. This can also mean finding a stable playing position:
6. Think of a process cue -- an image, sound or sensation that will activate the right brain and help you imagine your performance.
7. Direct your energy. "Feel it being sucked into your center, into your chi, and blasting it out through your focus point," Kageyama said. "You don't aim at the last row, you aim past it. Pull it up into you and use it!"
More on this tomorrow!
SAM MIHAILOFF
May 28, 2009 at 03:32 AM ·
some very interesting topics being discussed...a very well planned symposium
Ian Salmon
I found Greene's explanation of the brain/limbic system relationship to be in itself an incredibly liberating concept. Simply being aware of the capability of our "reptilian" shared limbic system possessing the ability to override our creative and logical brain functionality is enough to stop ourselves from ever reaching that point of "no return". Making the judgement call between non-consequential reactions dealing with physical side-effects to ones which are potentially disastrious is where we draw the line.
My favorite Greene quote.. "I don't tell my students to calm down before they go on stage, I tell them to kick a**!".
I'm very much looking forward to tomorrow's session!
Ray Randall
May 28, 2009 at 09:29 PM ·
Dr. Green (Verdi) speaks the truth about breathing being important. A very close friend, a Navy Seal, says belly-like breathing is THE key to keeping stress managable, oxygen content in your body up, and performing your absolute best.
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DC Area’s New Covid-19 Infections Going Into Tuesday
A look at how coronavirus cases are trending in the Washington region.
Written by Luke Mullins
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| Published on June 2, 2020
The Washington region reported 697 new Covid-19 infections going into Tuesday, a decrease from the previous day and below the record high of 2,258 reached in early May.
All told, the Washington region’s total number of confirmed cases increased to 68,239 going into Tuesday, according to data pulled from daily updates to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. (Washingtonian’s full data set can be found here.)
To examine the effect of the coronavirus on the area, Washingtonian examined only the data from the eight relevant jurisdictions that comprise the metro area.
Click here to see the full data set procured by Washingtonian, including county by county.
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Luke Mullins is a senior writer at Washingtonian magazine focusing on the people and institutions that control the city’s levers of power. He has written about the Koch Brothers’ attempt to take over The Cato Institute, David Gregory’s ouster as moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press, the collapse of Washington’s Metro system, and the conflict that split apart the founders of Politico.
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Mt. Ephraim Crossroads Sharpshooters Hold the Line - Dickerson, MD
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You are looking at Sugarloaf Mountain, where the running cavalry fight that began in the late afternoon on September 9, 1862, in Barnesville came to a halt.
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Darnestown-Confederate Visit - Darnestown, MD
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Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Located along 236 in Fairfax, VA
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Historic Cemeteries - Oakton, Virginia
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The Lost Order Shrouded in a Cloak of Mystery - Frederick MD
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Hartwood Church
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1862 Antietam Campaign Lee Invades Maryland - Frederick, MD
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There’s no better way to start off our next update than with our July 4th celebration! We landed in Maui just in time for the big event. Our ride to the hotel was along the coastline of the island and showed us the natural beauty of Maui. Lahaina’s Front Street was jam-packed with patriotic festivities and an amusement-park-atmosphere with music, games and plenty of fun. The night ended with eating our gelato ice cream, while enjoying a jaw-dropping fireworks show sparkling above the ocean.
Our hiking adventure to the Twin Falls across the island took us through bamboo shoots and banana trees to freshwater falls. We all went for a cool dip and even found our own natural water slide. We were also lucky enough to stop by a turtle beach on the way back home where a bunch of enormous turtles were beached and taking a quick breather from the waves. We saw them flapping up and down the beach and reentering the ocean. Later that night at dinner, a Hawaiian musician played some hits for us on his ukulele. We decided to sing along in the restaurant, which put a great big smile on the musician’s face.
Next up we had a 10-man banana boat waiting for us in the ocean at Kaanapali Beach. There was no better way to start our day than getting soaked on the water and going tubing on a banana-shaped floaty. That evening we were in for an absolute treat: the luau included a traditional Hawaiian feast where we were introduced to delicious island delicacies and entertainment. There was native dancing and singing performances throughout the night and we even went up on stage for a hula dance lesson and performed in front of all the luau guests. The night ended with a blazing hot fire torch act that kept all eyes wide open. We were amazed!
The Maui adventures ended with a snorkel cruise on the island’s coast. After strapping on our fins, we all jumped into the water and became our own little school of fish. We saw this incredible ecosystem beneath, such as colourful reefs, exotic fish (Dory included) and a couple of sea turtles munching on the coral. By the end of our stay, we had all fallen in love with this beautiful and serene island: we had explored it’s wilderness and truly felt embraced by the island’s unique culture. Aloha and mahalo Hawaii!
Bonjour Canada, eh!
We are now on the west coast in British Columbia, where our Canadian adventure started off with a road trip to Whistler. Between the stunning valleys and lush forests, we are truly witnessing the beauty of mother nature on our journey. Shades of green from the woodlands on the mountain side and blues streams from the ocean running alongside our path. Our first stop was in Whistler Village, where Olympians from the 2010 Winter Olympics competed. We all had a great time exploring the village, full of Canadian shops and restaurants serving staple Canadian delicacies, such as poutine.
Our second day was full of adventure in Canada’s backyard! We hopped onto a gondola which brought us through the peaks and valleys of Whistler mountain, while passing over Olympic ski hill runs. Some of us even saw a mama black bear and her three baby cubs! We arrived at our base camp for the day, Roundhouse Lodge, which is situated at 6069 feet. Then we hiked through glacier snow to the rock face of Whistler mountain for an incredible Via Ferrata rock climbing experience. Some trip members were lucky enough to see a marmot on the mountain! Our group also liked learning about the various rock formations in the area. It was a really special moment when we reached the summit – everyone was very proud of themselves as they took in the stunning scenery.
Back in Blackcomb, we spiced things up and had an epic bake off! After some auction wars, every team had acquired a different set of ingredients which they then used to make the best possible birthday dessert for trip member Sam. Our kitchens were filled with laughter as we rose to the challenge and showed off our skills. After Sam determined the winner, everyone indulged in our delicious masterpieces.
On our final day in Whistler, we cruised the area on mountain bikes and had a breathtaking tour of the Canadian Rockies on a bright summer day! The clear skies allowed us to see the tall standing trees, snow covered mountain tops and bright blue streams and waterfalls running throughout the mountain range.
Au revoir for now!
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Drinking beer makes you more attractive to mosquitoes, study
Anyone who wants to enjoy a cold beer during the heatwave might want to spray on insect repellent first, after a study found it makes you more attractive to mosquitoes.
The insects are 15 per cent more likely to fly towards humans after they have consumed a pint or two, according to a study.
Drinking outside? At least one species of mosquito has been found to be attracted to the smell of alcohol on the breath
Researchers believe the pests are attracted to odour and breath changes caused by alcohol.
They added that mosquitoes could have learnt to associate the beer odour with an increased lack of defensiveness against bites from boozy drinkers.
The team, led by scientists at the IRD Research Centre in Montpellier, France, hope their findings will be used to help prevent malaria.
The disease is spread by mosquitoes and kills 780,000 people worldwide every year.
They tested their theory on 2,500 Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes in Burkino Faso, west Africa.
Writing in Plos One, they said: ‘To the best of our knowledge, this study provides the first evidence that beer consumption increases human attractiveness to An. gambiae, which is the principal vector of malaria in Africa.
‘Alcohol consumption is a widespread phenomenon throughout the world and represents one of the most pressing global health priorities.
‘The alcoholic beverage used in this experiment is a very popular drink in west Africa.
‘Therefore, the increased attractiveness following beer consumption found here raises crucial issues regarding strategic planning for malaria control.
‘Recent models have stressed that local malaria control can only be reached if people who are bitten the most can be identified.
‘By ascertaining beer consumption as a risk factor, our study has identified a potential underlying cause of heterogeneous biting, and hence provides insights into the feasibility of targeted interventions.’
The team used 25 volunteers aged between 20 and 43. They gave them one litre of their local brew, Dolo, before seeing how many mosquitoes would fly upwind towards them.
The insects, fed into a downwind box in batches of 50, were given the option of flying towards traps containing either open air or the human odour of the participant.
Researchers found that 47 per cent of mosquitoes were tempted to fly up into either trap after beer consumption – compared to just 35 per cent before beer.
And 65 per cent headed for the trap containing the human odour after beer, rather than just 50 per cent before it.
The scientists concluded that not only did the mosquitoes’ attraction to humans increase after beer, but so did their stimulation to fly up into either trap.
They conducted the same tests before and after volunteers had drunk one litre of water – but found minimal difference between the two.
Experts also dismissed a commonly-held link between higher body temperatures and higher attractiveness – as the beer consumption resulted in decreased temperatures.
They ordered that further tests be done after warning that alcohol could compromise the health of humans against parasites and diseases.
They concluded: ‘These results suggest that beer consumption is a risk factor for malaria and needs to be integrated into public health policies for the design of control measures.
‘We postulate that the metabolism of alcohol following beer consumption induces changes in breath and odour markers that increases attractiveness to An. gambiae.
‘Mosquitoes may have evolved preferences for people who recently consumed beer – possibly due to reduced host defensive behaviours or highly nutritious blood-meals.
‘The outlook may be even worse if we consider that alcohol contributes substantially to the global burden of diseases, especially by compromising the host immune defence against parasites.’
Unlike in the tropics, mosquitoes in the UK are not known to transmit any infections. In the U.S some species of mosquito carry encephalitis (brain inflammation), which afflicts around 100 Americans every year.
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Methodologies describe systematic and theoretical analyses researchers employ to investigate phenomena. They are features applicable to specific disciplines’ conduct of research studies. Also, the definition encompasses principles used to gather data/information connected with a particular body of knowledge. Importantly, methodology applications embrace articulation of concepts inclusive of paradigms and theoretical models. Ultimately, methodology forces researchers into selecting either a quantitative or qualitative approach towards conducting a research project (Creswell, 2003).
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1. Human Resource Management - Recruitment
Managing human resources is responsible for outplacement, record keeping, labor compliance, compensation, benefit administration, testing, and recruiting new member of the organization (Restaurantcentral.ca, n.d.). Recruitment process in particular is needed in order to pool in competitive individuals to fill in the key positions and perform specific function for the organization. Relatively, Hundredth Monkey, the group’s start-up business project would also need to establish its own recruitment model to be used as a standard recruitment process for the company. In terms of recruitment Hundredth Monkey will follow a particular model that incorporate the Continue reading...
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Color Signals in Human
For more than 20 years there has been confusion and contradiction about whether and how the visual system can examine the motion of pure color patterns that contain no luminance variety. Three new papers have reported proof that, given their force, color patterns match luminance designs in the motion related sensations and utilitarian attractive resonance imaging signals. They evoke in people, and in the neural signs they inspire in the motion region of cortex of acting monkeys. This key aspect of the most seasoned and the most modern of cognitive neuroscience strategies decisively reject the proposal that color signs Continue reading...
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Analyze the relationship between the evolution of protagonist and the city of Barcelona in the novel "In Diamond Square" by Merce Rodoreda’s
In Diamond Square is an acclaimed and classic story of a woman caught up with her children in Barcelona civil war. She struggles in a convulsive period to feed her family as her husband fights the fascist. The novel is set during the Spanish civil war and the second Spanish republic. It is set in Barcelona and pictures Joe and Natalia all struggling to make end meet. It as well pictures Natalia’s conflictive life giving Continue reading...
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Thesis statement: Portuguese government decriminalized the use and possession of illicit street drugs.
Research Question: How to address the ‘drug problem” is an area of contentious debate?
Proposed Hypothesis: Decriminalizing the use and possession of illicit street drugs would decrease the number of drug-related deaths and HIV infections. There would be a decrease in the number of new drug users and a decrease in the stigma leveled at all drug users.
There are two basic methods of conducting research, qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative research would depend on statistical interpretations. The method would include the collection of data and using Continue reading...
Sign Language Research Paper Sample
In everyday life, in trains, buses and in the streets, we can often see the deaf people. They always attract the attention of the public: people strenuously pretending that they have absolutely no interest, yet are secretly watching deaf. What do at that moment people with disabilities to communicate feel? Is it difficult? How is it to live life not hearing a word? What a person feels, whose life lies within his inner world?
For a deaf person the world around is perceived in another way. For example, if parents teach a deaf child to talk, to do it, Continue reading...
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Prince Ratbag (PR) is a company that targets fashion superstars and offers incredible and stylish designer clothes products for cool boys. PR has a mailing list that currently reaches 380 people through subscription and has a good following in their Facebook social media page that has 1821 Facebook fans (www.facebook.com/princeratbag). A comparison of the number of Facebook fans and PR’s mailing list translates to a low overall engagement numbers with the fans. The last campaign performed through direct marketing had a 25% open rate. The company does not use paid continuous advertising campaigns. For this reason, the major problem with PR is the need to use effective marketing campaigns to engage with potential customers. With the potential of the substantial Facebook fans, PR can use links from the Facebook fan page to its website page where the links can be used to generate sales in addition to updating fans with regular status updates about new products and sales. Initially, PR attended two events, “Boutique Markets” and “Matilda’s Market at cost of $220 each. The company utilized these events to reach new clients through the event’s media outlets. The revenue from these events amounted to $1500 worth of items. The company is scheduled to attend another event in November. Continue reading...
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Objective discourse
The World Health Organization recommends that an infant ought to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life as from the first hour of life. It is estimated that out of 136 million babies who are born annually, only 32.6% are able are exclusively breastfed for six months. The breach of the WHO recommendations has had dire consequences on infants with estimates revealing that at least 1.5 million infants who die worldwide from preventable diseases could have been saved if they were fed as per the recommendations. The practice of breastfeeding has evolved over the years. In Continue reading...
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This study aims to answer the research question “How can we identify, effectively manage, and communicate realistic expectations associated with perceived benefits and challenges derived from a newly-installed electronic medical record (EMR).” The most appropriate means for data collection for this research is the survey, and the method for data analysis is the chi-square statistic.
The survey method was utilized to collect primary data from the health-care industry population. These are individuals who are involved in the healthcare industry. The sample comes from two kinds of respondents; the industry participants and the non-industry participants. A total of 50 individuals Continue reading...
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The Hot Zone, 3rd ed. (Electronic Version)
1. Centers for Disease Control
a) Page 159, 1st paragraph
b) It is referred to in the book when it indicated that the main role ofthe Army is to fight military threats while the Centers for Disease Controlshould have the responsibility and authority to fight diseases.
c) Centers for Disease Control means government agencies that protect public health through the control and prevention of diseases and the investigation and prevention of emerging diseases.
2. Amplification
a) Page 12, 2nd paragraph
b) It is referred to in the book when explaining the concept of virusmultiplication.
c) Amplification isthe fast Continue reading...
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Overview Issues
McDonald success in fast food or junk food business has failed to reflect in its new green menu. The good news as part of our lifestyle the junk food is still flying off McDonalds counters. However, these are certainly not long lasting; people of all classes are shifting slowly towards greener foods putting McDonald in an uncomfortable situation that demands immediate action to save the future.
This marketing research addresses the inherent problem, of people’s perceptions to McDonald green menu, which does not show the expected success. McDonald competitors like Chipotles already control the green food Continue reading...
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Racism denotes discrimination and prejudice that are anchored on social apprehensions of biological dissimilarity between people (Newman 1). Racism is orchestrated in the form of social actions or practices or political systems that perceive certain races to be inferior or superior on the account of qualities, abilities, and presumed shared inheritable straits (Newman 1). In addition, racism may prompt the treatment of others differently from the rest. Racism in the world soccer/football has raised eyebrows. Despite FIFA, the world’s soccer governing body’s policies and penalties, racism on the global stage in soccer has been on the rise. Continue reading...
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Have you ever heard that a monkey brain is edible? I guess according to current trends everything is almost edible; dogs, cats, tigers. Name all of them. Some are even consuming our ancestors the monkeys. What is wrong? Is it ignorance gone on a rampage, or just a mere discovery that we did not know before? Imagine some people consume monkey brains and they even have descriptions for the delicacy cooked, raw, and flash fried while others still eat it as a snack in the mid-morning. It is such an expensive food. I wonder where these monkeys are sourced Continue reading...
Good Fear Processing Article Review Example
Benjamin Sprenger
Sinclair Community College
The brain is a highly complex organ, with a network of nerve cells that serve as a starting point for everything an individual senses, thinks, and ultimately the actions carried out. There are two responses that the brain is responsible for carrying out: conscious responses and autonomic responses, with fear being an example of the latter due to it usually being triggered unconsciously, leaving the individual to realize that the fear reaction has been triggered only after a myriad of physical responses have occurred (Debiec & LeDoux, 2004).
While the experience of fear is rather Continue reading...
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The advancement of technology has precipitated a revolution in scientific understanding over the last several decades. Advancements in research tools has led to new insights into every facet of scientific discovery within the realms of chemistry, physics, and biology and all the sub-disciplines forming their constitution. Increased discovery has brought with it opportunities for cross discipline cooperation which has resulted in the formation of new disciplines and has galvanized scientists to press the boundaries of research and application as has never been seen in human history. One such field testing those limits is genetics. Today’s geneticists have expanded Continue reading...
Human Cloning
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After the century in which Vincent van Gogh lived, the early twentieth century was a period of continuous change in politics, economy, and society. The revolutionized printing press liberated the people’s minds from the curtains of naiveté and transformed the society into a modernized culture where freedom of expression is highly valued. Frida Kahlo was a female Mexican artist who often noted through her expressive self-portraits which are characterized by her solid and thick eyebrows similar to a man. Her paintings reflect the pain, her dreams, and her life hidden from the public view.
The Life and Works of Frida Kahlo
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Continue reading...
Free Essay On Genetic Code Homology
With reference to Biological studies, homology is the presence of shared pedigree between living organisms in terms of evolution. The homology might be in terms of genetical constitution, or physical constitution, to name a few. Here, I have described the evolutionary homology between various phyla supporting the description with a phylogenetic tree.
Genetic code is the combination of DNA and RNA sequences that constitute the amino acid sequences used in the synthesis of an organism's proteins. It is the biochemical basis of heredity and generally, protein coding amino acids is very similar in all eukaryotes and prokaryotes. The principle Continue reading...
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Video games making us violent; a myth blow out of proportion
The violence in our world has been on a constant rise since as far as we can recall, and the problem is being taken very seriously. We do not know if it is the aggressive weapons which, in the wrong hands, could destroy irreplaceable lives in mere seconds or if it is the violent content that we have been witnessing on our television screens.
Many people also attribute this characteristic to the frenzied lives and the frustrations that take root from it and the problems that are far outside our control. There is yet another issue that comes up Continue reading...
Significance Of The Characters In The Journey To The West Essay Samples
Characters in any piece of literature carries the message or at times they act as guides for a particular message. Additionally, it will be easier to determine the significance of these characters through the way they conduct themselves in the novel. Therefore, this paper will focus on the significance of the main characters in the novel “The Journey to the West.”
Notwithstanding, characterization will be discussed based on the novel, “The Journey to the West.” This literature is considered to be one of the greatest classical novels. The literature was initially published in the 1590s during Ming Dynasty. The Continue reading...
The Phantom Of The Opera At Royal Albert Hall Essay Example
Originally debuted at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s famous production, The Phantom of the Opera, was re-staged for television in a twenty-fifth anniversary performance at the Royal Albert Hall (PR Newswire 1). As a special televised performance, props and sets were designed for close-up viewing, and the regular Royal Albert Hall cast was augmented by special guest performances from original 1986 cast members such as Michael Crawford (the original Phantom) and Sarah Brightman (Christine Daae) (PR Newswire 1). These aspects lent a particularly surprising enhancement to an already classic and timeless production, Continue reading...
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The Effects of CCSS: Common Core State Standards, Charter Education & Morals
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for educational assessment continues to breed controversy from several perspectives, in terms of its effects on moral values and character development in students. Some educators and opponents of the Common Core State Standards implementations question whether instituting CCSS practices will foster the ideals that prompt students to become productive members of society. Another concern involves its effect on charter education. This overview shall present a literature review embedded within a topical content of conversation. As you get a chance to think about a few of the issues involved, a new matrix of Continue reading...
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Montana Creeds: Tyler
Montana Creeds Book 3
Available in: Paperback, e-Book (reprint)
This Creed brother will go from rodeo star to family man in this beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller!
Whether winning championship belt buckles or dealing with Hollywood types, former rodeo star Tyler Creed can handle anything. Except being in the same place as his estranged brothers. Yet here they are, all three of them, back in Stillwater Springs. They’re barely talking but, despite that, they’re trying to restore the old Creed ranch—and the Creed family.
Lily Kenyon knows all about family estrangements and secrets. The single mom has come home to set things right and to put down roots for her daughter. The last person she expects to see is Tyler Creed, whom she’s loved since childhood. Now the handsome, stubborn cowboy who left home to find his passion just might discover that it was here all along, under the Montana sky.
Originally published April 2009 in mass market paperback by Harlequin.
Other Books by Linda Lael Miller
Country Proud
Painted Pony Creek Book 2
Brides of Bliss County Book 1
High Country Bride
McKettrick Cowboy Book 1
The Yankee Widow
The Carsons of Mustang Creek Complete Collection
Carsons of Mustang Creek Book 1-4
A Creed Country Christmas
Big Sky Wedding
Parable, Montana Book 5
Arizona Wild
Mojo Sheepshanks Book 1
Cowboy Homecoming
Just Kate
The McKettrick Christmas Collection
A Lawman's Christmas
McKettricks of Texas
Linda Lael Miller's Bio
The daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, Linda pursued her wanderlust, living in London and Arizona and traveling the world before returning to the state of her birth to settle down on a horse property outside Spokane. Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher's Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Hallmark Movie Channel is developing a series based on Linda's Big Sky Country novels. Her latest book, Forever a Hero, a March 21, 2017 HQN Books release, is the third in her Carsons of Mustang Creek series. Her first mainstream Civil War novel will be published in May 2018. Dedicated to helping others, "The First Lady of the West" personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters. More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 800-308-3169.
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Russia to 'Sex And The City' star: Ambassador would be happy to meet you, too
By: Radina Gigova, CNN
(CNN) -- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't have to feel left out of the foreign policy social scene anymore after the Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted that Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak would be happy to meet with Parker, too. The invitation came Friday, from the Ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, in response to Parker's Instagram post on Thursday. The "Sex And The City" star channeled her character Carrie Bradshaw to joke about the controversy surrounding the meetings between Kislyak and US Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- and the subsequent revelations that more Trump administration advisers have met with the Russian ambassador. Parker's Instagram post features a scene from the HBO series showing Bradshaw typing on a laptop with a caption, resembling the television script, that reads: "I couldn't help but wonder... has the Russian ambassador been meeting with everybody except me?" "I had to. Don't know the provenance however whoever you are, thank you." Sessions has come under fire after news broke that he met Kislyak twice last year but did not mention either meeting during his confirmation hearings. Sessions announced Thursday that he would recuse himself from any investigation related to President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Since then, more Trump advisers have disclosed meetings with the Russian ambassador. In the TV series, Bradshaw's columns were more about the politics of relationships rather than public policy. She also dated Russian artist Aleksandr Petrovsky, played by Russian choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov. Zakharova's response followed the style of Parker's post. The Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted a photo showing Zakharova typing on a computer as if she is writing a reply to Parker. "If #SarahJessicaParker desperately wants to meet Russian Ambassador to US - anything is possible. Sergey Ivanovich will be happy." ... And now, one can't help but wonder, is Zakharova a "SATC" fan, too?
(CNN) -- Actress Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't have to feel left out of the foreign policy social scene anymore after the Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted that Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak would be happy to meet with Parker, too.
The invitation came Friday, from the Ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, in response to Parker's Instagram post on Thursday. The "Sex And The City" star channeled her character Carrie Bradshaw to joke about the controversy surrounding the meetings between Kislyak and US Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- and the subsequent revelations that more Trump administration advisers have met with the Russian ambassador.
Parker's Instagram post features a scene from the HBO series showing Bradshaw typing on a laptop with a caption, resembling the television script, that reads:
"I couldn't help but wonder... has the Russian ambassador been meeting with everybody except me?"
"I had to. Don't know the provenance however whoever you are, thank you."
Sessions has come under fire after news broke that he met Kislyak twice last year but did not mention either meeting during his confirmation hearings. Sessions announced Thursday that he would recuse himself from any investigation related to President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Since then, more Trump advisers have disclosed meetings with the Russian ambassador.
In the TV series, Bradshaw's columns were more about the politics of relationships rather than public policy. She also dated Russian artist Aleksandr Petrovsky, played by Russian choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Zakharova's response followed the style of Parker's post. The Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted a photo showing Zakharova typing on a computer as if she is writing a reply to Parker.
"If #SarahJessicaParker desperately wants to meet Russian Ambassador to US - anything is possible. Sergey Ivanovich will be happy."
#Zakharova: If #SarahJessicaParker desperately wants to meet Russian Ambassador to US -anything is possible. Sergey Ivanovich will be happy pic.twitter.com/GhAmnuQBn5
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) March 3, 2017
... And now, one can't help but wonder, is Zakharova a "SATC" fan, too?
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LSU fraternity suspended for 'very serious' violations
Louisiana State University has put a fraternity on an "interim suspension" for what it says are violations o...
Posted: Dec 6, 2018 2:46 AM
Updated: Dec 6, 2018 2:46 AM
Posted By: CNN Wire
Louisiana State University has put a fraternity on an "interim suspension" for what it says are violations of its student code of conduct.
LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard did not share the nature of the allegations against the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter, but a statement released by the university said the fraternity is under investigation for "very serious" allegations.
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"We cannot go into specific details at this time, but the university will fully investigate the claims," the school's statement said. "If they are substantiated, then appropriate action will be taken."
The alleged violation took place during this fall, according to a letter sent last week to the chapter's president from LSU Associate Dean of Students Jonathan Sanders.
The fraternity chapter did not respond to CNN's effort to contact it. In a statement, Victor Tran, Pi Kappa Phi's national interim assistant executive director of communications, said the fraternity would cooperate with LSU and expected its members to do so as well.
"We have also put our own interim suspension in place as the investigation continues," Tran said in a statement.
Pi Kappa Phi's suspension comes on the heels of anniversary of the death of LSU pledge Maxwell Gruver, who died last September after allegedly being forced to drink alcohol as part of a hazing ritual.
Gruver was pledging the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, which revoked the chapter's charter four days after the incident.
Gruver's parents have filed a $25 million lawsuit against the school, the fraternity and some of its members.
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity also came under scrutiny at another school last November when 20-year-old Florida State University pledge Andrew Coffey died after a night of heavy drinking at an off-campus party.
Early this year nine men were charged with college hazing causing injury or death, but the charges were later dropped, the Tallahasee Democrat reported.
Fraternity suspended following 'spring incident'
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Syracuse University suspends 15 fraternity members over 'extremely racist' video
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Former LSU student gets 5 years for the hazing death of a fraternity pledge
A UGA fraternity was suspended over a video mocking slavery that included a racial slur
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Mount Laurel, NJ, December 13, 2019 – Xtel Communications, a leader in providing voice, data and network solutions to schools and businesses in the tri-state area for over 25 years, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Voice, Unified Communications and Collaboration Solutions Bid by ESCNJ.
Xtel’s bid award offers New Jersey schools, municipalities and other public entities the ability to obtain intelligent and future-proof Hosted PBX and Unified Communications solutions. Xtel, a regional telecommunications company, provides services to over 500 schools in New Jersey through its own network and facilities. Services include Hosted PBX, Unified Communications, Fiber fed Internet Access, Network Security and traditional Voice services.
“We [Xtel] are pleased to continue to offer our best-in-class services to New Jersey Schools through this bid” says Liz Sorino, executive vice president, Xtel Communications. “Xtel has a long history of working with the ESCNJ and its member schools, and we could not be more excited to continue this relationship.”
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With 25+ years of experience, Xtel is widely recognized for our commitment to the telecommunications and carrier needs of government entities, school districts, other MSPs, and businesses of every size. We focus on implementing smart and cost-effective communication solutions, not just technology for the sake of technology. To find out more information visit www.xtel.net or call us at 1-800-GET-XTEL.
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ESCNJ has been in existence since 1977 and has grown to become the largest cooperative pricing system in New Jersey providing educational and business services to over 700 school districts and municipalities throughout the state. The ESCNJ is also a member of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA), a national purchasing association that includes 26 states, bringing additional buying power to their co-op members.
Xtel Communications is a premier provider of emerging voice and data solutions, that include Hosted PBX and UCaaS, dedicated Internet Access, SD-WAN Services and ancillary layered applications such as mass notification which remains a hot topic in Schools. Xtel is one of the largest providers of e-ratable and non-e-ratable telecom services to NJ Schools, while also providing services to SMBs and Enterprises.
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Why distribution is the #1 reason for startup success (Part 1)
As the saying goes, the tech graveyard is riddled with great startup products. Yes, some were terrible ideas in the first place, but I'd argue that reason number 1 for startup failure is a lack of distribution. Tech founders and VCs tend to focus too much on product vs. distribution. It's simple. If you can't get your awesome product in front of the right users, you don't exist...
While it is a natural instinct to build a product first and, then, to figure out distribution, we need to figure out product and distribution together. In the next two posts, we discuss the why and look at some consumer companies that did so successfully.
If you have ever fundraised, I bet somebody asked you this question: 'So, what's your organic growth?' Why does every bloody VC ask you this same question?
As I explain in this post on what VCs are looking for at each funding stage, VCs want to see if you can scale your business efficiently at the Series A stage. Marketing dollars are just not enough. Especially at the early stage when you don't have enough of them. The digital world has become a very noisy place (and not only for D2C brands...). So we need to find efficient ways to stand out.
3 Main Distribution Hacks
There are three main distribution hacks to do drive the growth of a consumer product early on. Depending on your product, you can use one or a combination of them. We will have a look at each of them over the next blog posts.
0) Marketing
But, before we talk about them, let's talk about marketing talent. Finding great consumer tech marketers is tough, especially in Europe. So, make this a priority from day one on. Your great product is just a pre-requisite to be in the game. But, marketing capabilities are the differentiator that will make you succeed. We have seen this in so many of our consumer companies. As Reed Hoffman puts it:
It is their mission to get your product out there: Set up a go-to-market strategy, manage performance marketing, test acquisition channels early on, and find your distribution hacks...
1) Leverage Existing Networks
The first distribution hack is to leverage existing platforms to scale. Here some examples. There are many more.
Let's take for example Zynga. They leveraged the Facebook platform. The distribution power of this pervasive platform proved a remarkable vehicle for many companies, particularly gaming companies such as Zynga. Founded in 2007, Zynga, which was particularly adept at surfing the Facebook wave, catapulted to $1 billion in revenue in its sixth year of existence! Back then, Facebook was still new to most marketers, and decent acquisition budgets allowed social games to spread through players’ personal networks quickly.
Paypal found product-market fit with the help of eBay. After many tests by the marketing team, they finally spotted the customer segment that was desperate to use their product. They dropped everything else and went all in. As David recalls: 'In November 1999, our customer service rep forwarded me an email from an eBay power seller. The eBay seller had turned the PayPal logo into a nice-looking button for her auctions and asked for our permission to use it. We went to the eBay website and searched for ‘paypal’. Hundreds of auctions appeared in the search results because PayPal was mentioned in the item description as a possible method of payment. Our minds were blown! The truth is that we initially thought “emailing money” was a terrific product idea, but we had no idea who would actually use it or what the market would be. A colleague had come up with PayPal’s now-famous $10 signup and referral bonuses to encourage the product to spread. But without a clear picture of the ideal user, we didn’t know who to target, and adoption had been tepid.' Fueled by the powerful incentive of the referral bonus, the PayPal spread like wildfire in the tight-knit eBay community...
Linkedin built its distribution mechanism on top of the email platform. The first key challenge was to get people to invite other people to populate the platform. So, they tested a bunch of invitation features. Every time a new user got onboarded, they would connect their email contact list. Then they asked them if they would like to invite other new users by mail and send an invite to the people from the contact lists. They would also notify you if one of your contacts joined in the future.
Pinduoduo leveraged clever growth tricks on Tencent's emerging distribution channel WeChat (often called the Facebook of China) and its in-app digital wallet to acquire hundreds of millions of overlooked customers for practically free. China’s fresh fruit market was growing fast in 2015. PDD's initial model consisted of cutting out the middlemen by buying fruit in bulk from farmers and selling it directly to consumers on mobile. The business grew entirely through group chats on WeChat. In 2015, they spent a few hundred US dollars to run an ad. They had more than a thousand employees, relatives, and friends of the company share the post. By May 1st, they’d fulfilled a total of 5k orders. Daily order volume surpassed 10k soon after. They paid an average of $0.30 cents for each of these earliest orders...
Spotify leveraged Facebook in the US shortly after the US launch mid 2011. 'The tipping point for them was Facebook’s f8 developer’s conference where the social network announced a new partnership with Spotify to be the “default“ music provider. This allowed Spotify to publish listening, reading, and viewing activity to users' timelines.'
Medium leveraged the Twitter platform. First, they onboarded influential bloggers. Then they built a solid integration with Twitter helping Medium writers to auto-publish on the Twitter platform, which helped Medium leverage Twitter’s traffic big time.
Looking at these examples and others, you realize that existing networks lose their growth hacking potential after some time. Email as a distribution hack worked from 2001 to maybe about 2007. Facebook probably from 2007 to 2012. But there are many other and new platforms out there for you to test. Zoom, TikTok, Alexa, etc. I invite you to think out of the box. You just need to find the right ones for your users.
Finally, while leveraging a platform is a fantastic distribution hack for the early days of a product launch or a market expansion, there is potential risk attached to it. Platform dependency. The businesses that do well diversify and build large stand-alone businesses off the original platform (e.g. Veeva, AirBnB), but some never build a large enough independent business (e.g. Zynga, Yelp)...
Distribution led thinking
Getting your product to the right people who want to use it is tough, and this even more so on a startup budget. Surround yourself with the right people early on and try to find as many hacks as possible. The most extreme way for founders to apply distribution led thinking is to flip the coin entirely and ask yourself: 'I have discovered a distribution advantage. What product can I deliver with it?'
More on the other distribution hacks, mechanisms for viral and social growth, in a next post. Stay tuned.
I escaped the heat the last week and spent some time in Varenna on Lake Como. For all kitesurfers out there, the location is absolutely amazing.
Life is awesome,
Other content I have found useful
- An interesting Twitter thread by Chris Herd on why the 2020s are the Remote Work decade with a few more predictions of which trends he thinks are likely to emerge.
- 20% of Harvard's freshmen have deferred. So far. This is a lot. Especially for Harvard. As expected, higher education will have a tough year. If you are building something exciting in the edtech space, please do reach out to me.
- The 'great acceleration' of tech: The 1st post-COVID earnings quarter proves the resilience of tech companies. A great review by Alex Taussig.
- The 5 Fairytale VC Tactics As Taught By Toddlers these last months. A funny and insightful article in Forbes by my friend Deena.
- A great post by my Henrique on how they are running the Product/Market Fit surveys at dashdash. Here also one of my posts from earlier this year on the topic.
- A cool post on how to monetize newsletters by Marie.
- The Coronavirus Is Never Going Away. Definitely one of the best articles on COVID 19 I've come across, by The Atlantic.
- Netflix commissioned Hans Zimmer to extend its "ta-dum" soundmark for theaters and ... it's awesome.
#B2C #Operator #StartupPitch
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What is a Planet?
By the current count of astronomers, our solar system includes 8 planets and 5 dwarf planets. The planets were formed during the process of solar system formation, when clumps began to form in the disk of gas and dusk rotating about our young Sun. Eventually, only the planets and other small bodies in the solar system remained. The four rocky planets at the center of the solar system Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, are known as the inner planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all composed primarily of gas and are known as the outer planets. Find out more about the planets through the links below.
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Composition of Rock Sediment Affected the Strength of Earthquakes in Sumatra
Earthquakes occur regularly in Sumatra, Indonesia because it is located near the boundary of two of Earth's tectonic plates. Earthquakes can create tsunamis when the seafloor moves up or down rapidly....Read more
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WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT - OREGON
Planning and Implementation - Links to Other Sites and Resources
WIOA Titles I & III - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES & AMENDMENTS TO THE WAGNER-PEYSER ACT
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Fiscal Policy 1 - Financial Reporting
This policy provide mandatory financial reporting instructions for reporting expenditures for Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and all subrecipients who receive Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funds from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Office of Workforce Investments (OWI).
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This policy specifies requirements for grant payments and provides guidelines that subrecipients must use to draw federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Office of Workforce Investments cash draw web portal process.
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This policy provides guidance to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) subrecipients on the requirements for earning, expenditure, and reporting of program income.
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This policy provides guidance regarding the procurement of goods and services by entities receiving Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds.
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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,404 new cases, 53 deaths reported on Thanksgiving
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, November 26.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 352,376 as of November 26, 2020 including 4,519 deaths, 2,178 current hospitalizations and 312,885 are inactive/recovered. [Percent positive for today is 11.51% ] For the full report with additional data: https://t.co/Psc3HfgZ8j. pic.twitter.com/K4LJ3VlJvR
— TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) November 26, 2020
The health department reported 4,404 new cases, bringing the state to 352,376 total cases. Of those cases, 324,599 are confirmed and 27,777 are probable.
TDH also confirmed 53 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 4,519 total deaths.
Out of the confirmed positive cases, 312,885 are listed as inactive/recovered, an increase of 4,319 in the last 24 hours.
There are 2,178 people currently hospitalized in the state.
Tennessee has processed 4,363,940 tests. The latest update added 36,134 tests to the state’s total.
Tennessee has broken records for new cases, recoveries, and deaths reported in a month during November.
The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) provided an open letter urging safe holiday celebrations amid the pandemic.
COVID-19 in Nashville
As of November 23, public and private gatherings in Nashville and Davidson County will be limited to a maximum of eight people to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper called it the “Rule of 8” and said the public health orders will be amended to restrict all gatherings to eight people, whether at a restaurant, in a backyard or elsewhere. The previous order allowed for a maximum of 25 people at public or private gatherings.
Metro officials have also announced changes to the current public health order in regards to bars and restaurants. Starting November 30, capacity at restaurants and bars will be limited to a maximum of 50%, consistent with six feet of social distancing for a maximum of 100 patrons per floor (whichever is less).
On Monday, Metro Nashville Public Schools Director, Dr. Adrienne Battle, announced MNPS will return to all-virtual learning after Thanksgiving. The decision comes after an increase in the spread of COVID-19 in the Nashville community.
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Radiolab for Kids
Read the Credits
Dispatch 5: Don't Stop Believin'
( Justin Buschardt )
DISPATCH 5: DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' FINAL WEB TRANSCRIPT
[RADIOLAB INTRO]
JAD ABUMRAD: Hey, I'm Jad Abumrad. This is Radiolab, Corona Dispatch 5. So I grew up in a lab and, you know, what I mean is my mother was a researcher. I would go to her research lab every day after school. I'm very familiar with what a research place feels like. People are focused. It's very quiet. So it has been interesting to me to listen to the voice memos you're about to hear. Because it is not the sound I'm used to, it's not the sound that I associate with research. Like, we forget that throughout much of the history of science, science was done on the battlefield. There wasn't that sort of a division between the research people over here and the patient people over there. It was all the same thing. And maybe in this moment we've kind of gone back to that state a little bit? So some of the stuff that you're gonna hear in this dispatch might be a little hard to listen to, so this might not be the one to listen to with your kids, although we do have a feed called Radiolab For Kids which you should check out. But I wanted you to hear it to give you a sense of what science on the battlefield actually sounds like now.
JAD: What's up?
AVIR MITRA: Hey, hey!
JAD: The story really centers around this guy.
AVIR MITRA: Nice.
JAD: Introduce yourself.
AVIR MITRA: Okay. My name is Avir Mitra. I know you because back in the day when you guys were on season three of Radiolab ...
JAD: Wow.
AVIR MITRA: I emailed you because I heard an episode and I was like, "This is the future! Jad, I want to work with you guys. I majored in science and I have my own recording studio," because at the time I was doing music. "Let me hang out with you guys." And then ...
JAD: That's so crazy. Look what happened: You went on to do something much more useful.
AVIR MITRA: Not at all, no. I made the wrong choice, clearly. [laughs] After Radiolab, I went to med school. Ended up specializing in emergency medicine.
JAD: I remember too also there was like a -- you were a rock star for a minute. And then -- then you went to med school?
AVIR MITRA: [laughs] Yeah.
[ARCHIVE CLIP, Conan O'Brien: From Middlesex Community College in Edison, Bamboo Shoots!]
AVIR MITRA: There’s that chapter.
JAD: That little thing. You had just been our intern at that point.
AVIR MITRA: Yeah it was just -- that was a crazy time.
JAD: I always imagined you’d go back to that at some point.
AVIR MITRA: I know.
JAD: All right. So you went to med school after that. Did you imagine you'd end up in an ER?
AVIR MITRA: When I first went to med school?
JAD: Yeah.
AVIR MITRA: Not really. It's kind of a weird specialty in that a lot of ways it's looked down on by the other specialties, which most people outside wouldn't kind of see. But it's a new specialty, relatively speaking. It started in I think, like, 1970. And so it's kind of like this red-headed stepchild of medicine.
JAD: Huh.
AVIR MITRA: Because the cool thing to do in medicine is to be a specialist. You know, an electrophysiologist that just focuses on the right atrium of the heart and that’s their specialty. So going into one of the more primary specialties like emergency medicine isn’t as sexy in some ways.
JAD: Although I wonder if that'll change now.
AVIR MITRA: Right. Maybe.
JAD: Okay, so one of the ways that I have been experiencing this pandemic, kind of as a voyeur, is through Avir. Avir works three or four shifts a week at an ER at a very busy Manhattan hospital. And after every shift ...
AVIR MITRA: Hey, welcome.
DOCTOR: Whats up? How are you?
JAD: He would send me voice memos of just what he was thinking and experiencing.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: March 20th, 2020. Just got into work to start a night shift.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Huh? I think so?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: The good news is the city looks pretty dead, but for sure there's just this underlying tension.
[NEWS CLIP: New York is preparing for the worst.]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: We're all kind of uncertain.
[NEWS CLIP: You get a sense now there's a real inevitability about what comes next.]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I don’t know. What the hell do I know?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Sometimes we make some jokes about who's gonna tube us, but it's a little bit of gallows humor, I would say.
[ARCHIVE CLIP: The rate of increase in the number of cases portends a total overwhelming of our hospital system.]
JAD: I'm just curious, like what were you thinking at that point when, like, people were saying, "It's coming, it's coming, it's coming. It's gonna be big," but it hadn't yet really hit yet?
AVIR MITRA: I'm trying to take myself back to that shift. I do remember just thinking, looking at patients because already at that point, you know, we had seen several coming in. They looked like they had it. And so we isolated them, gowned up.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Have you any chills? Okay. Any belly pain? How about pain in your chest? And you had shortness of breath? What else?
AVIR MITRA: But then I had a case where it was a patient just coming in with some random complaint, you know, blood in their urine or something. Just something completely random. So I was just doing my regular thing, you know, pressing on their belly, talking to them. And for whatever reason they had to get admitted and later on they spiked a fever, got tested and were positive. And that really threw me for a loop because I was like, "Oh my God, this is just everywhere." I just remember looking at every patient with just this suspicion. Okay, where is this patient sitting, and how close are they to the other patient? And I just remember telling the charge nurse, like, "You know, let's just separate these patients if we can."
AVIR VOICEMAIL: When you should come back is if you start getting really short of breath. Like, you feel like you just sprinted a mile and -- but you’ve just been sitting there. Like huffing and puffing like that. If that starts to happen and keeps happening, getting worse, come back here, because then we need to check your oxygen level again to make sure you’re getting enough.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: March 22nd, 2020.
[NEWS CLIP: There are now more than 34,000 Coronavirus cases in the United States. More than 400 Americans have died.]
MELISSA: I already knew I had my first COVID patient. She’s an elderly lady. And she just came in for fever. I just knew right then and there that she had it. But you know, I think it hit me the most because she reminded me of my own grandparents.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Was just talking with my friend, and she was just telling me about her first COVID case. It made me think of mine. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. It was a super nice guy. Older guy, eighties, brought in by his kid because he was having fevers, chills, cough and short of breath. Everything we’d been hearing about. We all kind of had a feeling that this was it. We gowned up, we went in the room, and gave him a bunch of oxygen. And he seemed to be doing better. Spoke with the kid, you know, "Why don’t you go home and get some rest? Call in the morning." Couple hours later, he seemed to be getting worse. He’s breathing more and more heavily, hunched over trying to catch his breath. At that point, talked to him and made the decision to intubate him, put him on a ventilator. I’ll never forget he just kind of looked at me and said, "Looks like I’m gonna be dying here." I said, "No. You know, right now you’re just working really hard to breathe. Let’s let you rest. Give you a bunch of oxygen. It’s gonna make you feel a lot better." He just kind of looked at me and said, "All right." I was at the head of the bed, and I just kind of had my hands on his head. I told him to think of a nice place, a nice beach that he likes. And we gave him some meds to put him to sleep. And we put the tube in. He went up to the ICU and yeah, a couple days later he passed away.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: March 23rd, 2020.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Hi, this is Dr. Mitra.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: As expected, more cases. Everything's changing. Tensions are high today.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: March 26th, 2020. All the ICUs are slammed. I almost wonder why some people are getting -- are barely noticing anything and other people are getting rather sick from it. Obviously, age has something to do with it, but it's more than that.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Do me a favor. Take some sips of water.
PATIENT: [groans]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Sip that. Sip that water. Take a sip of the water. I know it's weird.
DOCTOR: Take a sip, take a sip.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Drink that water.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Okay that’s good. That’s good. You’re doing good buddy.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Regular patients have gone way down, and now it seems like we’re seeing way more of these patients than any other type. Good friend of mine, buddy from residency, he's got it right now. Six, seven days of having fevers but he's doing okay.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I would call again because it's just so busy here. But let me get your name and number so that we can have the team call you tomorrow. And are you the person to make medical decisions for him in case that he’s not able to make them for himself? Okay. Now if he needed to have a breathing tube and be on a ventilator, is that something that he'd want happen? Yes? Okay. And then if his heart was to stop beating and we had to do chest compression, CPR and the like, would he want that as well? Okay. Okay. Do everything. Okay. Like I said, right now his oxygen’s good, his blood pressure’s good, his heart rate’s good, but his labs are concerning. So I just want to give you a heads up that right now he’s doing good, but we’re gonna obviously keep a very close eye on him because if things get worse they could get worse pretty quickly.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I'm back home after the shift today. Basically, it's just the new normal. The entire pod that I'm in has COVID. It's just, that's it, that's the only diagnosis. I left a trash bag at the door and I'm just gonna put all my clothes in the trash bag and then I guess jump in the shower. Okay.
AMIR'S GIRLFRIEND: Every night before you go to sleep you say, "I got it! I got it!" And then every morning, "I got it. I definitely have it." And you still haven’t gotten it. As far as we know. Maybe you have. I don’t know. It seems like it’s constantly on your mind.
AVIR MITRA: What’s it been like for you for these past two months?
AMIR'S GIRLFRIEND: It’s just -- it’s a lot. It’s hard to deal with, definitely.
AVIR MITRA: I feel bad for you because -- yeah, because you’re with me, you kind of become a high risk.
AMIR'S GIRLFRIEND: No one wants to see me. [laughs] Like, "Oh, you live with a doctor? Oh, stay away, please." Yeah. After I had quarantined myself for two weeks -- well, not quarantine, I mean I wasn’t sick, but after I isolated for two weeks and I went to visit my parents, I missed my family so much and they didn’t want me around. [laughs] And so that was that.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: April 6th, 2020.
[ARCHIVE CLIP: Number of deaths are up once again. Number of people we lost, number of New Yorkers, 4,758, which is up from 159 but which is effectively flat for two days.]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: So the patient with abdominal pain is probably going to go over to blue, because we’re running out of isolated beds.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: It’s just crazy how there’s no -- there's just no guidance. Like, there’s ...
DOCTOR: Do you need to get an alcohol urine level?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: You know, we're all out here just making our own decisions.
DOCTOR: Did you need to get an alcohol urine level?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: And kind of freeballing it, really. I mean, there’s just so much we don’t know.
AVIR MITRA: April 10, 2020. I've never in my short career seen people spreading information amongst ER doctors and ICU doctors literally by WhatsApp, texting each other images of charts that people have written, kind of really just figuring it out as it goes, which is kind of incredible because in medicine in general, we're very cautious. We'll sit in journal club meetings and debate whether we should give somebody 162 milligrams of aspirin or 325 milligrams of aspirin. We'll -- we'll literally debate that for hours.
JAD: Hmm.
AVIR MITRA: But -- but right now we're just trying different things out almost on a whim.
JAD: So these WhatsApp groups you were telling me about where you're ...
AVIR MITRA: Yeah.
JAD: ... you're exchanging information with doctors in Italy and China.
AVIR MITRA: Yeah. And a lot from Washington also.
JAD: Washington state, right.
AVIR MITRA: Their outbreak started, I don’t know. What was it? A week or two before ours?
JAD: So based on -- because I find this part of it really interesting. Like, so what were -- what were you hearing from them?
AVIR MITRA: I guess phase one was expecting things based on what they were seeing. And at the time that was, okay, a virus comes to the back of your throat, it's flu-like, it's upper respiratory, it's like up here in your neck.
AVIR MITRA: A lot of people clear it, but if it gets worse, it progresses down to your lungs. It becomes lower tract, and that's when you start to see these pneumonias. And then if these pneumonias get bad, it becomes ARDS.
JAD: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
AVIR MITRA: That was phase one. So that made perfect sense to me, you know? But then I think phase two was seeing things that didn't add up with that.
JAD: We'll get into all that after the break when the battlefield science really begins.
[MADELINE: Hi. My name is Madeline Dubois, and I'm calling from the hamlet of Poolville, New York. Radiolab is supported in part by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, enhancing public understanding of science and technology in the modern world. More information about Sloan at www.sloan.org.]
JAD: This is Radiolab, I'm Jad Abumrad. Okay. Avir before the break was describing how in that moment when the ER was getting slammed and doctors were just trying to figure out what is going on, what is this new disease, what he and his colleagues started doing was going on these massive WhatsApp groups and exchanging information with doctors in Italy and China. It was sort of like this network of people with tin cans to their ears connected by giant strings. And he says what he was expecting to see in his ER, based on what they were telling him, were people coming in with respiratory infections which started in their throats and then moved down into the lungs and then got much worse. But instead, what he ended up seeing was just much stranger than that.
AVIR MITRA: The biggest thing that struck me is patient comes in, you measure their oxygen level with a pulse ox. And to take a step back, the pulse ox is that little thing you put on your finger with a laser light.
JAD: It shines a laser through your finger and reads the color of your blood. And from that ...
AVIR MITRA: It tells you your oxygen concentration. If normal is, you know, 97 to 100 percent, you know, we're seeing patients that are at 60, 70 percent routinely. Normally, if someone's oxygen saturation is anything close to 70 percent, they're not awake. They're -- they're out of it completely. They're grasping at anything, trying to get oxygen. But these patients we’re seeing routinely that are looking at us, talking to us, they’re wide awake, texting on their phone, and their oxygen saturations are at these super low levels.
JAD: I remember you sent me a text message of somebody who had a -- an oxygen saturation reading of, like, in the 50s and they were on their phone.
AVIR MITRA: Exactly. That one got circulated around because we were all seeing the same thing and it's like you look at someone with a 54, that's a person that you're like, "Okay ma'am, you're gonna be taking a long nap. You know, you're going on a ventilator." And they may be like, "Well, can I just finish posting on Instagram first?" You know, it's just so surreal.
DOCTOR: Can you tell me where you are right now?
PATIENT: I’m in the hospital.
DOCTOR: Okay. What year is it?
JAD: This is Avir and a colleague working with a patient whose blood oxygen level had bottomed out at around 50, and yet the patient was sitting up, talking to them.
DOCTOR: All right. Pulse ox is coming up slowly. I mean, clinically she looks very well.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Are you coughing? Fevers? Try to take some deep breaths. Big breaths. Big breaths like that. Big ones, big ones. There we go. Perfect, perfect. Just keep doing that for me. That’s gonna get your oxygen into you better, okay?
JAD: Okay, so you're seeing all these patients where the numbers just seem like they should be in really bad shape but they're not.
AVIR MITRA: Mm-hmm. And at the same time, a pre-print paper came out. And again, this is -- I mean this is a pre-print paper, so who knows what validity it will end up having. But in this paper coming out of China, they kind of found that one of the proteins made by this virus has the ability to attack hemoglobin.
JAD: The paper basically argued that we’ve been thinking about COVID as a lung disease but, you know, the lungs are not the only part of the equation in terms of taking in oxygen. The lungs snatch the oxygen out of the air but then they give it to the blood where you've got this little protein called hemoglobin.
AVIR MITRA: And then the hemoglobin's job is to grab that oxygen and then carry it in the blood to the tissues where it ultimately needs to go.
JAD: So the idea of this paper was it could be that the virus is attacking the hemoglobin in the blood.
AVIR MITRA: So maybe the problem is not the lungs so much as it could be a problem with the blood. Which was super exciting to me because that's like oh, well we have all these -- this arsenal of weapons that we could potentially deploy against a blood problem. All sorts of other treatments we can do. We can replace the hemoglobin. You could just get a blood transfusion.
JAD: Oh, interesting.
AVIR MITRA: So that's when I started doing some of those experiments.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: April 10, 2020.
[ARCHIVE CLIP: Total lives lost: 7,844.]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Well, the lactate is clearing.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I've been running -- I've been running experiments.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: So yeah, you wanna do the AA gradient?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: To see if this might be true. The way that I was thinking of -- and it turns out a lot of other ER doctors were thinking of, I don't think I invented this -- is to test something called an ABG, which stands for arterial blood gas.
JAD: An ABG test is where the doctor draws a little bit of blood from the wrist and looks at dissolved oxygen in the blood. The thought was if this were a hemoglobin blood issue, this test would allow him to know that.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Yeah. So you know how people were talking about this being a hemoglobinopathy?
DOCTOR: Yeah.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: In that maybe the hemoglobin is poisoned and it's not so much a lung issue. But the fact that the PA O2 is low tells -- kind of goes against that. You know what I mean?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Unfortunately, by testing the patients that I’ve been having over the past couple of days what I found is the hemoglobin probably isn’t the main problem, it probably is the lung.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: There a problem with the lung. Which is -- which is what we know, but we ...
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Which I guess now brings me just back to square one. I don't know. I was -- I was hoping for something more exciting than that.
JAD: Meanwhile ...
AVIR MITRA: April 11, 2020.
[ARCHIVE CLIP: Total number of lives lost: 8,627]
JAD: In ER you have a stark contrast. There is the COVID pod which is overrun, and then there is the non-COVID pod.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Which is just empty. It's so surreal. I'm not used to it sounding this quiet unless it's, like, four in the morning on Super Bowl Sunday. I don't know where all the appendicitises have gone. I don't know where the strokes are. Nobody has chest pain. Nobody has stomach pain.
DOCTOR: Whoa, what's happening with those people right now?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: They're probably having heart attacks at home, waiting it out because they don't want to be exposed to sick people.
JAD: This is something we're seeing in ERs across the country, by the way. Non-COVID-related patients coming in has dipped by as much as 50 percent.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: April 15, 2020. I did an experiment on myself today to see how the PPE -- what we're doing is wearing a respirator and then wearing a surgical mask on top of that. It's pretty hard to breathe in there, so I tried an experiment today to see what my pulse ox was and what my CO2 level was.
DOCTOR: Got the VVG. One was PCO2 of 58 and the other was 62.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: So, you know, with breathing, we're trying to do two things that are both very important and somewhat unrelated to each other. One is get oxygen in and the other is get carbon dioxide out. So when I checked my oxygen levels, it wasn't really affected by the respirator and the surgical mask. I was at, like, 99 percent either way. When I checked my CO2 levels though, normally I'm probably somewhere around 40, 45. With all that on for an hour, I checked after wearing it for an hour, I was up to 59 on my CO2.
DOCTOR: Which are numbers that in a regular context I'd actually really worry about.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Yeah!
DOCTOR: Like, they're really retaining!
AVIR VOICEMAIL: which means I'm retaining carbon dioxide.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I was 59.
DOCTOR: I really want to know you were 59. So I wanna know what I am in the middle of the night, because I'm also wondering if we're overdoing it in our hemoglobin.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: I wanna check my bi-carb.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: To see if I'm, like, compensating.
DOCTOR: Oh, they were.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Their PH was normal.
DOCTOR: Yeah, PH was normal.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: We need to publish this.
DOCTOR: Yes.
[ARCHIVE CLIP: 600 people died yesterday from the disease.]
AVIR VOICEMAIL: Today, I took a quick trip up to the ICU.
JAD: The ICU is where people who have to be put on ventilators go.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: It was hard to see all the patients because we have them all in isolated rooms, but I was walking by, looking at their vent settings. I think one thing that really struck me is the amount of hair that I saw. You know, I spent months working in the ICU as a resident. You just get used to seeing IV drips, pumps, ventilator equipment, big bed and gray hair on it. And I'm walking through this ICU and, like, jet-black hair, brown hair, blonde hair. That really struck me. I mean, I wish people could see that. I guess I'm used to processing the sadness of the ICU in terms of people at the end of their life who've lived a good life. And I always concoct some story in my mind of how they've lived this fulfilling life and, you know, their family is gonna feel sad, but they're gonna feel like okay, this is a sad but inevitable chapter, a final chapter. But with these patients, I -- these aren't people who -- they're not at that chapter. Their families are not gonna feel closure when they die. Their kids still need a dad, you know? Ugh, it's just scary.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: April 21, 2020. So, exploring another hypothesis. Again, coming back to the same problem that coronavirus is thought to infect the respiratory tract and the lungs, but we're seeing findings that are beyond that and can't be explained just by the lungs.
JAD: One of the things he says that's been puzzling is just the crazy array of symptoms he's seeing in people with COVID. There's the usual cough, fever, breathing issues, but you also have people reporting neurological issues. Some people, including a few folks that I work with, lost their sense of taste and smell for a while. Others are reporting skin issues on their fingers and toes. Migraines.
AVIR MITRA: Trying to understand what's going on and more importantly what to do about it. So one hypothesis that has been kind of floating around, and I've been thinking about and a lot of people have been thinking about is this idea of a coagulopathy.
JAD: He said the idea started again on a WhatsApp group.
AVIR MITRA: I first heard about it from Washington. It may have gone back even to Italy or China, I'm not sure.
JAD: Doctor on one of these groups says, "Hey, I'm seeing these weird lab values in my COVID patients. I'm not sure what it means." Avir and his colleagues start to investigate, and ultimately notice that COVID patients often seem to have very high levels of this one enzyme in their blood. It's an enzyme that's often associated with clotting.
AVIR MITRA: If someone's making clots and breaking down clots and just going through that clotting process. So that kind of brought up this theory of could it be that this virus is somehow inducing little clots all over the body?
JAD: Thousands and thousands of these micro-clots that might be jamming up the highways and preventing the oxygen in the blood from getting where it needs to go.
AVIR MITRA: And it also could potentially explain why we're seeing heart damage, because the blood that’s supposed to go to the heart is getting clotted before it can get there. Same thing with the brain. And as a matter of fact, we see problems with the kidneys. We're seeing problems with every end organ. Maybe it's not a problem with the organ, maybe it's a problem with the blood supply that should be getting to the organ.
JAD: This might -- emphasis on the word "might" -- explain why there are so many different symptoms to this disease.
AVIR MITRA: So in our hospital, the hematology department kind of sat down with this data and came up with an algorithm for us to use in the ER and on the floor in the ICU, which is to basically try putting these patients on blood thinners.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: So that's good. So you want to give her -- so let's do Lovenox, weight-based dosing.
AVIR VOICEMAIL: So that's what I've been doing. That's what we've been doing for the past ...
AVIR VOICEMAIL: She's not on any blood thinners already, right?
AVIR VOICEMAIL: ... this week. You know, when a patient comes in COVID positive and they need to be admitted, we're putting them on blood thinners.
JAD: And is that where you are right now? I mean, it's May 5th, we're talking for the last time before this goes out. Is that still what you're doing?
AVIR MITRA: Yes.
JAD: All right. I want to ask you about one last moment in your voice memos. This is I think it's at a point at which, in the arc of this whole pandemic so far that, like, the volume of patients is finally leveling off.
AVIR MITRA: Mm.
JAD: And you're talking to these two residents who are there to help. And then there is this announcement over the intercom. Can you just -- do you remember that moment? Can you just describe what that was?
AVIR MITRA: [laughs] Basically, the CMO of our hospital comes on the intercom and says, "I just want to thank you guys for everything you're doing. What you're doing is working."
INTERCOM: 340 patients with COVID disease have been discharged back to the community."
AVIR MITRA: We discharged this many people today. You know, just kind of a pep talk over this really shitty intercom. And then they play ...
[Don't Stop Believin' via intercom]
INTERCOM: Thank you. Have a great day. Be safe.
JAD: I have to say that is the sweetest thing I've ever heard in my life.
AVIR MITRA: It’s so sweet. And now what they're doing is every time they extubate someone, take someone off a ventilator, they play Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles.
JAD: It was really moving to hear that.
JAD: Huge, huge thanks to Avir for sharing his thoughts and experiences with me. And to all those people on the front lines working to help people and to help us understand what we're up against. What you heard were Avir's personal thoughts, they don't represent his institution. And all the science we talked about is tentative. We're still a long way from understanding the true shape of this disease.
JAD: Props to Suzie Lechtenberg for helping me produce this episode. I'm Jad Abumrad, thank you for listening. More stuff coming at you very soon. Science reporting on Radiolab is supported in part by Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation initiative dedicated to engaging everyone with the process of science.
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Genetics, Linguistics, Estée Lauder, Data Quality, Financial Markets & European Industrial DataAbhishek BaliFebruary 17, 2020 October 6, 2020
Genetics, Linguistics, Estée Lauder, Data Quality, Financial Markets & European Industrial Data
This week we start with an article highlighting the privacy concerns stemming from the access health companies have to the genetic data of customers. Following this, is a piece on Ethnologue, a language database, and how its increased subscription pricing has affected linguists, consultant & student communities world over. Next, we discuss the increasing attention organizations are giving to data quality and how AI both exacerbates and alleviates data quality issues. We also bring to you a story highlighting a data breach at Estee Lauder which has exposed close to 440 million customer records. The next article explains the power of data and its significance in the financial market. In the end, we bring forward Europe’s approach to win the global battle of industrial data.
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Estée Lauder Database Exposes 440 Million Records
Estée Lauder is the latest big-name brand to suffer an embarrassing data leak after a researcher discovered 440 million records including plain text emails exposed via an online database.
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Before delving into the issue of the Papal Bull itself let’s first take a closer look at Pope Paul IV to gain an understanding of the type of man he actually was.
Pope Paul IV was born Giovanni Pietro Carafa on June 28, 1476. He became the 221st Pope who reigned from May 23, 1555 until his death in August 18, 1559.
Peter De Rosa states in his book “Vicars of Christ: The Dark Side of the Papacy”:
“The Romans said of him that had his mother foreseen his career she would have strangled him at birth.”
As a Cardinal, Giovanni Carafa conjured up the idea of establishing the Sacred Roman Congregations, which was approved by Pope Paul III in 1542 and gave birth to the infamous Roman Inquisition.
The Pope rewarded Cardinal Carafa with a position as one of the Inquisitor-Generals; which authorized him to imprison anyone on suspicion of heresy, confiscate their property and execute the guilty.
At his own expense, he immediately bought and equipped a house with instruments of torture that were state-of-the-art.
“No man”, he said, “may demean himself by tolerating heretics.”
Another of his dicta was:
“If my own father were a heretic, I would personally gather the wood to burn him.”
Cardinal Carafa loved his job … and went so far as to order all books burned that he considered pernicious.
How an Inquisitor-General standing guilty before God for the crimes of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, torture, and murder could end up occupying the Chair of Peter is a question that Rome has still not answered.
Cardinal Carafa, elected Pope Paul IV in 1555, became free to spread his own brand of religious fanaticism. He hated Jews and shut them in ghettos, hated sodomites whom he burned, hated women whom he forbade to darken the doors of the Vatican, and officially established “The Index of Forbidden Books.”
Tall, bald, spare, elected at 79 Pope Paul IV was tormented by rheumatism, but still had an elastic stride. His gestures, sudden and fierce, often knocked down nearby aides to the ground. The Florentine ambassador described him as a man of iron who struck sparks off the very stones he walked on. His massive head was shaped like Vesuvius spewing out destruction and death. His shaggy beard and craggy brow gave him a savage look; his cratered eyes, red and blotchy, shone like burning lava. His cracked voice, seldom free from catarrh, rolled and thundered, demanding instant, blinding obedience.
Even the papal historian Pastor found it hard to say anything charitable about Paul IV. A foul mothed southerner, he was “so carried away”, Pastor remarked, “as to make use of expressions which would seem incredible if they were not vouched for by witnesses above suspicion.”
Completely Catholic in his execrations, he was as likely to dress down a cardinal as a lackey. He kept ambassadors waiting from 4 to 7 hours, as though this was becoming in Peter’s successor. He never admitted them without shouting in their ear that he was superior to all princes. As Christ’s Vicar, he was able, he claimed, by wagging a finger, to change all earthly sovereigns.
In the year 1557, Paul published the Bull "Cum ex Apostolatus officio". He claimed to be Pontifex Maximus, God’s representative on Earth. As such, he had unlimited power to depose every monarch, hand over every country to foreign invasion, deprive everyone of his possessions without legal process. Anyone offering help to one deposed … even basic human kindness … would be excommunicated.
In short Paul IV was more an Inquisitor-General, a “sadistic tyrant”, than what one would commonly expect a true Pope to be. He was never considered for canonization (Sainthood) for a multitude of obvious and “criminal” reasons.
It is claimed by "Sedevacantists" that Pope Paul IV's "Cum ex Apostolatus officio" is infallible, dogmatic and was written in order to safeguard the purity of the Papacy from Heretics.
The Dimond Brothers write that "the Catholic Church teaches that it’s impossible for a heretic to be elected pope, since a heretic is not a member of the Catholic Church. This was defined in Pope Paul IV's Apostolic Constitution Cum ex Apostolatus Officio."
These same individuals vigorously belittle and condemn as heretics those who oppose and/or reject their presumptuous conjecture surrounding this Papal Bull’s infallibility.
Nevertheless, it is an error to refer to the Bull as being infallible or dogmatic for it is merely a disciplinary statute.
The Canonist, Church historian, and first Cardinal-Prefect of the Vatican Archives, Dr. Joseph Hergenrother, on pages 41-45 in his 1876 book, “Catholic Church and Christian State”, makes it clear that Cum ex Apostolatus officio is not an infallible decree, but concerns only penal sanctions:
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Appeal is also made to the Bull of Paul IV, “Cum ex Apostolatus officio” on 15th Feb. 1559, to which our opponents are most eager to attach the character of a dogmatic ex-cathedra decision, saying that if this Bull is not an universally binding doctrinal decree (on the point of the Papal authority), no single Papal decree can claim to be such.
But none of the exponents of dogmatic theology have as yet discovered this character in the Bull, which has been universally regarded as an emanation of the spiritual penal authority, not a decision of the doctrinal authority.
We see the tactics of the Church's opponents have been reversed: formerly the Jansenists and lawyers of the French parliament denied that the Bull “Unigenitus” was dogmatic, though all Catholic theologians regarded it as such; now the Janus party and jurists who protest against the Vatican Council assert that the Bull of Paul IV is dogmatic, though all Catholic theologians deny it to be such.
In truth neither the wording of this last-named Bull, nor its contents as a whole, nor the rules universally received among theologians, allow it to be regarded as a dogmatic decision.
If there is to be a doctrinal decree binding on all, it is requisite that a doctrine to be held or proposition to be rejected be placed before the faithful in terms implying obligation, and be prescribed by the full authority of the Church's teaching office.
This is not the case with this Bull.
True enough in the introduction the Papal power is spoken of, and in accordance with the view of it held universally in the Middle-Ages.
But here, as in every other Bull, the rule already spoken of holds good, that not the introduction and the reasons alleged, but simply and only the enjoining (dispositive) portion, the decision itself, has binding force. Introductions quite similar are to be found in laws relating purely to matters of discipline, as any one may see who consults the Bullarium [the collection of papal bulls].
As to the enjoining portion of the Bull in question, it only contains penal sanctions against heresy, which unquestionably belong to disciplinary laws alone.
To deduce from the introduction a doctrinal decision on the Papal authority is simply ridiculous.
This has been seen by other opponents, who have not therefore, like Janus and Huber, deduced a dogmatic definition from the Pope's introductory words, but have deduced from the enjoining portion a definition as to morals:
“For how a Catholic should behave towards heretics and heretical rulers, whether an action be theft or lawful occupation, whether one is bound in conscience to recognize a claim for succession or other legal claims, — these and similar questions must be reckoned as belonging to Christian morality even by the most milk-and-water infallibilist.”
Such a statement in any one who has really read the Bull leaves us little hope that he understands at all what he is speaking about.
Paul IV renews the earlier censures and penal laws, which his predecessors, acting in concert with the emperors, had issued against various heresies; he desires that they be observed everywhere, and put in force where they have been unenforced.
The point, then, is about the practical execution of previous penal laws, which by their nature are disciplinary, and proceed not from divine revelation, but from the ecclesiastical and civil penal authority. Besides the renewal of old there is an addition of new punishments, which equally belongs to the sphere of discipline. Many sentences are entirely modelled on civil laws, e.g. those of Frederick II. (1220).
The Pope does not here speak as teacher (ex-cathedra), but as the watchful shepherd eager to keep the wolves from the sheep, and in a time when the actual or imminent falling away even of bishops and cardinals demanded the greatest watchfulness and the strongest measures.
The Bull of Paul IV may be perhaps considered too severe, injudicious, and immoderate in its punishments, but it certainly cannot be considered an ex-cathedra doctrinal decision.
No Catholic theologian has considered it as such, or placed it in a collection of dogmatic decisions; and to have done so would have only deserved ridicule; for if this Bull is to be considered as a doctrinal decision, so must every ecclesiastical penal law.
Papal Infallibility, it is most true, excludes any error as to moral teaching, so that the Pope can never declare anything morally bad to be good, and vice versa; but infallibility only relates to moral precepts, to the general principles which the Pope prescribes to all Christians as a rule of conduct, not to the application of these principles to individual cases, and thus by no means excludes the possibility of the Pope making mistakes in his government by too great severity or otherwise.
His infallibility, which is his only as teacher, preserves him indeed from falsifying the doctrines of the Church as to faith and morals, but is no security that he will always rightly apply these doctrines, and never personally commit any offence against them.
But it is said: “This Bull is directed to the whole Church, is subscribed by the Cardinals, and thus has been published in the most solemn form, and is certainly ex cathedra.” These characteristics, however, do not suffice for a dogmatic doctrinal decision.
Universally binding laws as to discipline have also been subscribed by the Cardinals, and solemnly proclaimed. Even the Bull “Cum Divina” of Alexander VII (26th March 1661), which imposed on all ecclesiastical property in Italy certain tithes to help the Venetians in their struggle against the Turks, was subscribed by the Cardinals.
And other Papal disciplinary laws have been issued “out of the fullness of power” (de plenitudine potestatis); the word “define” is used in other places also of judicial judgments; and laws designated as to be in force forever (constitutio in perpetuum valitura) have been soon afterwards repealed, because they were found to be of no service to the Church.
The sort of proofs our opponents bring forward in this matter show an entire ignorance of Papal Bulls.
Compare, for example, another Bull of the same Pope (Cum secundum Apostolum) directed against the ambitious endeavors of those who coveted the Papal dignity; this Bull has equally the agreement of the Cardinals, is published out of the plenitude of the Papal power, is declared to be forever in force, threatens equally all spiritual and temporal dignitaries without exception.
And yet it is undoubtedly not in the least a dogmatic Bull.
If it were, there would be scarcely any recent ecclesiastical laws (as opposed to dogmas) for canonists to discuss; while dogmatic theologians would have been all in strange ignorance of their province.
It should be noted that Dr. Joseph Hergenrother, as a renowned Canonist and Catholic theologian, was and is far from being alone in concluding that it is beyond certain that “Cum ex Apostolatus officio” is not infallible; and it is a ridiculous and a grievous error to entertain the idea that it could be otherwise.
Sedevacantists have duped themselves into believing that "Cum ex Apostolatus officio" is a sort-of "magic bullet" to be used in defense of their schism. Yet, what they fail to understand is that:
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Grendel’s Guide to Love and War
June 7, 2017,
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Categories: Contemporary, Realistic, Reviews
Tags: a.e. kaplan, book, contemporary, fiction, grendel's guide to love and war, ptsd, realistic, review, ya, young adult
Title: Grendel's Guide to Love and War
Author: A. E. Kaplan
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Revenge of the Nerds in this tale of a teen misfit who seeks to take down the bro next door, but ends up falling for his enemy's sister and uncovering difficult truths about his family in the process. Tom Grendel lives a quiet life--writing in his notebooks, mowing lawns for his elderly neighbors, and pining for Willow, a girl next door who rejects the "manic-pixie-dream" label. But when Willow's brother, Rex (the bro-iest bro ever to don a jockstrap), starts throwing wild parties, the idyllic senior citizens' community where they live is transformed into a war zone. Tom is rightfully pissed--his dad is an Iraq vet, and the noise from the parties triggers his PTSD--so he comes up with a plan to end the parties for good. But of course, it's not that simple. One retaliation leads to another, and things quickly escalate out of control, driving Tom and Willow apart, even as the parties continue unabated. Add to that an angsty existential crisis born of selectively reading his sister's Philosophy 101 coursework, a botched break-in at an artisanal pig farm, and ten years of unresolved baggage stemming from his mother's death . . . and the question isn't so much whether Tom Grendel will win the day and get the girl, but whether he'll survive intact. "Deep and uproarious all at once . . . A clever spin on a weighty classic." --Kirkus, starred review
I’m not sure how to describe “Grendel’s Guide to Love and War.” It isn’t as deep as it could be, considering Tom Grendel has a very difficult life, including a father suffering from severe PTSD. Yet it does evoke quite a few emotions by just skimming the surface of the issues he’s dealing with. It is also hilarious. Laugh out loud hilarious. If you’re looking for a fast read with a bit of an emotional roller coaster, give it a try.
All the Forever Things
Tags: all the forever things, book, contemporary, fiction, grief, jolene perry, loss, realistic, review, romance, ya, young adult
Title: All the Forever Things
Author: Jolene Perry
Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company
From growing up in the funeral home her family runs, Gabriella knows that death is a part of life and nothing is forever. Yet Bree, her best friend, has been a constant; it’s always been the two of them together against the world. But when Bree starts dating a guy—the worst guy— from that ultra-popular world, suddenly she doesn’t have time for Gabe anymore. Now the only one at school who wants to spend time with “Graveyard Gabe” is Hartman, the new guy, but Gabe, not wanting to lose her mind over a boyfriend the way Bree has, holds back. It takes a very strange prom night (with the family hearse instead of a limo) for Gabe to truly fall for Hartman. But when she leaves the after-prom party with him, she’s not there for Bree—or for the deadly accident that happens that night. Bree survives, but will she and Gabe ever be able to rebuild their friendship?
“All the Forever Things” is a unique book that deals with deep issues in a sensitive and entertaining way.
I think every young adult or adult who is/was an outcast will be able to relate to “Graveyard Gabe,” even if your family does not own a funeral home. The story is bittersweet and touches on friendship, embracing who we are, first loves, forgiveness, and death. Somehow this is all put together in a way that hurts at times but is funny and entertaining at others.
I recommend “All the Forever Things” for upper middle graders through adults who are looking for a good young adult novel that is different from the norm.
Language, Sexual Situations, Disturbing Imagery
Tags: adult, always, book, contemporary, fiction, realistic, review, romance, sarah jio
Title: Always
Author: Sarah Jio
Publisher: Ballantine Books
A gripping novel about the kind of love that never lets go, and the heart's capacity to remember, from the New York Times bestselling author of Blackberry Winter and The Violetes of March Enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner with her fianc�, Ryan, at one of Seattle's chicest restaurants, Kailey Crain can't believe her good fortune: She has a great job as a journalist and is now engaged to a guy who is perfect in nearly every way. As she and Ryan leave the restaurant, Kailey spies a thin, bearded homeless man on the sidewalk. She approaches him to offer up her bag of leftovers, and is stunned when their eyes meet, then stricken to her very core: The man is the love of her life, Cade McAllister. When Kailey met Cade ten years ago, their attraction was immediate and intense--everything connected and felt right. But it all ended suddenly, leaving Kailey devastated. Now the poor soul on the street is a faded version of her former beloved: His weathered and weary face is as handsome as Kailey remembers, but his mind has suffered in the intervening years. Over the next few weeks, Kailey helps Cade begin to piece his life together, something she initially keeps from Ryan. As she revisits her long-ago relationship, Kailey realizes that she must decide exactly what--and whom--she wants. Alternating between the past and the present, Always is a beautifully unfolding exploration of a woman faced with an impossible choice, a woman who discovers what she's willing to save and what she will sacrifice for true love. Advance praise for Always "A heartwarming story of personal growth and the power of nostalgia . . . Fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Emily Giffin should enjoy this warm and compassionate novel."--Booklist Praise for Sarah Jio Goodnight June "Sarah Jio's delightful and uplifting novel is guaranteed to melt even the toughest cynic and deserves a top rating of five stars (plus the moon)."--Historical Novels Review "A tribute to family and forgiveness."--Booklist Morning Glory "Jio explores the degree to which time and distance give comfort to those who have experienced loss [with] a depth of feeling in her writing."--Publishers Weekly "Jio has become one of the most-read women in America."--Woman's World Blackberry Winter "Compelling . . . an intoxicating blend of mystery, history, and romance."--Real Simple "Ingenious . . . imaginative."--The Seattle Times
“Always” is a sweet romance of love lost and found. I enjoyed the story but found it lacked the depth of Sarah Jio’s previous books. It’s still very much worth the read if you’re a fan.
Garden of Thorns
Categories: Diverse Books, Dystopian, Fantasy, Reviews
Tags: amber mitchell, book, diverse books, dystopian, fantasy, fiction, garden of thorns, review, ya, young adult
Title: GARDEN OF THORNS
Author: Amber Mitchell
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
After seven grueling years of captivity in the Garden--a burlesque troupe of slave girls--sixteen-year-old Rose finds an opportunity to escape during a performance for the emperor. But the hostage she randomly chose from the crowd to aid her isn't one of the emperor's men--not anymore. He's the former heir to the throne, who is now leading a rebellion against it. Rayce is a wanted man and dangerously charismatic, the worst person for Rose to get involved with, no matter what his smile promises. But he assumes Rose's attempt to take him hostage is part of a plot to crush the rebellion, so he takes her ashis hostage. Now Rose must prove where her loyalties lie, and she offers Rayce a deal--if he helps her rescue the other girls, she'll tell him all the Garden's secrets. Except the one secret she's kept for seven years that she'll to take to her grave if she must.
I loved “Garden of Thorns.” It features a heroine who kicks butt and an intense political uprising.
The premise has two characters and stories that come together for mutual benefit. Rose was kidnapped as a young child to serve in a burlesque troop made up of underaged slaves. Rayce is leading an uprising against a tyrant. There is romance, but it is sweet and simmering, and not at all graphic. The main plot is focused on the action. Those with weak stomachs beware, the violence is brutal and graphic.
I recommend “Garden of Thorns” for anyone looking for a young adult novel with a strong heroine and a quick-paced plot. I hope there’s a sequel!
Language, Sexual Situations, Graphic Violence, Child Abuse
Maid of the King’s Court
Categories: Historical, Realistic, Reviews
Tags: book, fiction, henry VIII, historical, lucy worsley, maid of the king's court, realistic, review, tudor england, ya, young adult
Title: Maid of the King's Court
Author: Lucy Worsley
Publisher: Candlewick Press
In the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men?
Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title — it’s the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza’s worst enemy? And then there’s Ned Barsby, the king’s handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor court.
“Maid of the King’s Court” is an excellent historical fiction novel about life in the court of King Henry VIII.
While the story of Elizabeth is fictionalized, most of the facts of life at the time are as historically accurate as possible, owing to the fact that the author (Lucy Worsley) is a British historian who actually works at the castle featured in the book. I have always enjoyed reading about life in Tudor England, and this novel did not disappoint. It’s also surprisingly clean considering it’s about life with King Henry VIII. It does have talk about sexual situations but none involving the main character.
I highly recommend “Maid of the King’s Court” to those who like historical fiction with a dash of romance.
True North (True Born, Book 2)
Categories: Dystopian, Fantasy, Reviews
Tags: book, dystopian, fantasy, fiction, l.e. sterling, review, true born, true north, ya, young adult
Title: True North
Series: True Born, Book 2
Author: L.E. Sterling
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Abandoned by her family in Plague-ridden Dominion City, eighteen-year-old Lucy Fox has no choice but to rely upon the kindness of the True Borns, a renegade group of genetically enhanced humans, to save her twin sister, Margot. But Nolan Storm, their mysterious leader, has his own agenda. When Storm backtracks on his promise to rescue Margot, Lucy takes her fate into her own hands and sets off for Russia with her True Born bodyguard and maybe-something-more, the lethal yet beautiful Jared Price. In Russia, there's been whispered rumors of Plague Cure.
While Lucy fights her magnetic attraction to Jared, anxious that his loyalty to Storm will hurt her chances of finding her sister, they quickly discover that not all is as it appears…and discovering the secrets contained in the Fox sisters' blood before they wind up dead is just the beginning.
As they say in Dominion, sometimes it’s not you…it’s your DNA.
“True North” is the second book in the “True Born” trilogy. I found it to be much more fun and less confusing than the first.
Part of the reason it is more fun is that I have accepted the somewhat ridiculous premise and beyond sketchy science and just decided to go along for the ride. There is a new character, Alistair, who is intriguing and has me anxious for the next book to learn more. The romance is also ramped up quite a bit for those who were waiting for that.
If you enjoyed “True Born,” you will love “True North.”
Duels & Deception
Tags: book, cindy anstey, duels & deception, fiction, historical, realistic, review, romance, ya, young adult
Title: Duels & Deception
Author: Cindy Anstey
Publisher: Macmillan
In 1800s London, a young heiress and her lawyer are caught up in a kidnapping plot to steal her fortune, but as their investigation delves deeper and their affections for each other grow, Lydia starts to wonder what she truly wants.
I feel like I am the wrong person to review “Duels & Deception.” It definitely seems like this is a case of “it isn’t the book; it’s me.” The budding romance featured is cute and the historical elements are fascinating. It’s also a very clean book for those looking for one, which is not very easy to find. The flowery prose just seemed to grate on me and kept me from enjoying it. If this seems like the type of book you will enjoy, please give it a try. Don’t let my dislike sway you.
Minor Violence, Alcoholic Character
Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts, Book 1)
Tags: book, dark gifts, dystopian, fantasy, fiction, gilded cage, review, vic james, ya, young adult
Title: Gilded Cage
Series: Dark Gifts, Book 1
Author: Vic James
Publisher: Del Rey Books
For readers of Victoria Aveyard and Kiera Cass comes a darkly fantastical debut set in a modern England where magically gifted aristocrats rule--and commoners are doomed to serve. NOT ALL ARE FREE. NOT ALL ARE EQUAL. NOT ALL WILL BE SAVED. Our world belongs to the Equals--aristocrats with magical gifts--and all commoners must serve them for ten years. But behind the gates of England's grandest estate lies a power that could break the world. A girl thirsts for love and knowledge. Abi is a servant to England's most powerful family, but her spirit is free. So when she falls for one of their noble-born sons, Abi faces a terrible choice. Uncovering the family's secrets might win her liberty--but will her heart pay the price? A boy dreams of revolution. Abi's brother, Luke, is enslaved in a brutal factory town. Far from his family and cruelly oppressed, he makes friends whose ideals could cost him everything. Now Luke has discovered there may be a power even greater than magic: revolution. And an aristocrat will remake the world with his dark gifts. He is a shadow in the glittering world of the Equals, with mysterious powers no one else understands. But will he liberate--or destroy?
“Gilded Cage” is a good take on a dystopian world mixed with fantasy elements.
The story is well-thought out with multiple points of view effectively used to both advance the story and tell it from different segments of the society. The world-building is excellent. All of the characters are complex and leave some mystery to them to be explored in the next book. There are definitely some parallels to the current political climate throughout the book to be found.
I recommend “Gilded Cage” to lovers of dystopian books mixed with some magical elements. It’s a quick and relatively clean read that is thought-provoking and fun. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Language, Brief Sexual Situations, Violence
One Italian Summer
Tags: book, contemporary, fiction, keris stainton, one italian summer, realistic, review, romance, ya, young adult
Title: One Italian Summer
Author: Keris Stainton
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Release Date: May 4, 2017
'Gentle and romantic. A holiday in itself.' Rainbow Rowell 'I flew through ONE ITALIAN SUMMER. It's a perfect summer read with a gorgeous setting, warm characters and a bittersweet evocation of life after tragedy.' Sophia Bennett, author of LOVE SONG Milly loves her sisters more than anything - they are her best friends. But this holiday is different. The loss of their dad has left a gaping hole in their lives that none of them know how to fill. Heartbreak is a hard thing to fix ...Still, there is plenty to keep the girls busy in Rome. A family wedding. Food, wine, parties and sun. And of course Luke ...Luke is hot, there is no way around that. And Milly will always have a crush on him. But this summer is about family, being together, and learning to live without Dad. It isn't about Luke at all ...is it?
“One Italian Summer” is a light ya romance that reads quickly but lacks much substance.
While there was an attempt at making the characters developed, I still felt somewhat removed from them, especially the love interest, Luke. There was little to no explanation of exactly why Milly was so interested in him, aside from a rather alarming amount of wanting to lick his muscles. Not going to lie, the amount of times a phrase like that was thought by her was a bit unsettling. I know this complaint may be nitpicky, but the author seems to lose track of what her characters were doing quite a bit. Characters would stand up twice in one page without sitting down, be in a car one second and in a parking lot walking to the car the next, etc. It kept pulling me out of the story.
That being said, “One Italian Summer” is still a cute romance if you’re looking for a beach read that doesn’t require much from you.
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PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said his government will send a memorandum to the Centre seeking financial assistance following an assessment of the damage caused by floods in the state.
Mr Kumar, while replying to a question by RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui in the assembly, said the government was in the process of transferring Rs. 6,000 as “gratuitous relief” to the bank accounts of the flood-affected families.
“Currently, we are carrying out relief and rescue work from our own resources. The assessment of the damage caused by the floods is also being done. A memorandum will be sent to the central government,
following which a team will visit the state to take stock of the situation. The Centre will provide assistance as it deems fit,” he said.
At least 123 people died and more than 82 lakh have been affected by the floods over the past two weeks in 13 districts of Bihar, according to the Disaster Management Department.
“The government is paying Rs. 6,000 as gratuitous relief to the flood-affected families. The money will be directly transferred to their bank accounts,” he said.
Referring to the 2017 flash floods, Mr Kumar said a relief of the same amount was then paid to 38 lakh families. “Flood victims have the first right over the state’s resources,” he added.
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We seem to have sneaked round the South Pennine Ring just in time.
Plan A had been to come in to the Huddersfield Narrow from the Trent, but this was quashed by the weir collapse at Cooper Bridge.
Plan B was to approach from the south via the Peak Forest, but this was impossible due to an oil leak.
Plan C worked out OK by approaching from Manchester and we got round without any significant problem.
Now I see that the Ashton is blocked by a tangle of wire under a gate and, if that wasn't enough, the repair to the Salterhebble Guillotine lock (which was jury rigged for our passage) has hit snags and is now closed to traffic.
The area seems beset with problems at the moment - it looks like we were very lucky with our timing!
Photos courtesy of Pennine Waterways.
Labels: Ashton, Calder and Hebble, Peak Forest, Personal comment
Escape the Rat Race (EtRR)
Every now and again I come across something on the web that makes me stop, pause and take a second look.
Today I stumbled across the web page for Escape the Rat Race and their offering of a number of "more mature" narrowboats, available for long term rent. Interesting, I thought - particularly the minority ownership aspect which is presumably employed to get around the commercial licensing issue.
Then I took a closer look at the craft on offer and the first one caught my eye - a 36ft Springer in a familiar shade of Dark Brunswick Green (aka British Racing Green). Hang on, I know that boat, it's the Honey I took down the Thames in 2005. It's the same Honey I painted British Racing Green in the first place at Calf Heath. She has been refitted and renamed Anna Devon but she is, without doubt, the same craft.
I remember seeing Granny Button's comments about this concept last October and then recalled some rumours that her owner had gone into "the canal boat business". I even remember a phone call from someone who had previously borrowed her asking for the exact colour of paint I had used.
All the bits fell into place. Honey was lent out one winter never to be seen again and here she is, still bobbing along the cut, probably with a leaky stern gland and noisy Lister engine. I have much to thank Honey / Anna Devon for. It was my travels on her that led directly to the purchase of Wand'ring Bark and all that has ensued. I also have a photo of her for my blog entry.
Thanks for the memories Alex and Tim.
Posted by Andy Tidy at 6:00 pm No comments:
Labels: Personal comment, Thames
Gailey painted narrowboats
Staffs and Worcester Canal
0 Locks
There are some days when you just have to be out on the water, and merely writing about it just isn't enough. It's barely a week since we returned form the South Pennine Ring, and only three days since Wand'ring Bark returned carrying her recovery crew, but I was already getting withdrawal symptoms.
I therefore spent my Sunday afternoon boating with Tilly, under the pretext of checking WB out to make sure she is ok. It was a lovely afternoon, the first of the year when a tee shirt is enough for even a southern softie like me.
Martin (W) had warned me that he had been unable to get WB pumped out before he left her and that there was also a fair bit of water in the bilge from the burst pipe, so that was reason enough to visit and take a short run down to Viking Afloat at Gailey. Canaltime struck, as it always does, firstly with several gallons of water under the engine, closely followed by an inspection down the weed hatch which revealed a couple of metres of mooring rope tightly wrapped round the prop. By the time I had remedied these problems, had a good chinwag with the the other Martin (S) and set off for Gailey it was already getting late.
I warned Tilly that we could get all the way to Gailey only to find no one there. "That's OK", she replied "its a lovely afternoon just to be out on the boat". She can shows great discernment for a 16 year old!
As it turned out the pump out machine at Viking Afloat was broken and awaiting a strip down the following day, so we winded in the already chaotic winding point just above Gailey Top Lock and Tilly steered all the way back past Four Ashes, giving me the freedom to take some photos.
The bridges at Hatherton Junction have all been repainted in brilliant white and look spectacular!
Well, that's it, just a short entry about a short but very pleasant trip. Back to the South Pennine Ring series tomorrow.
Posted by Andy Tidy at 7:00 am No comments:
Labels: Staffs and Worcester
Belle's Blog - The Waterways Code
Captain Ahab’s Word for the Day: ‘Ah, the Code! More a set of guidelines really.’
The code of which the Captain speaks is the unwritten Waterways Code, and as anyone who has seen Pirates of the Caribbean will know, sticking to the Code is a sort of flexible arrangement. By and large the Code can be used to justify any action. It can be used to berate fellow boaters, whether they be ignorant, wilful or just plain stupid. It can be used to vindicate oneself in all circumstances. Kind of useful really. For instance if one is going too fast, other canal users are at perfect liberty to quote the code and insist on a speed reduction. If one is going too slowly, other canal users may quote the code and insist you speed up. Interpretation of the Code is entirely subjective and the only sure and certain thing is that the first person’s interpretation is always right. It can lead to some interesting moments but as narrowboating is an occupation of conservative excitement, these moments are to be treasured. Indeed they can be the stuff of folklore as boaters gather around the wood-burning stoves of winter and regale each other with tales of past summers’ glories. Captain Ahab is particularly fond of such tales as ‘The time a hire-boater jumped the queue for the lock’, or ‘When the lock gates were shut on my approach’ and ‘The day the paddles were left up emptying the pound’. Fortunately he doesn’t need much from an audience. He’s quite happy to wax lyrical over a steaming mug of tea and a Snickers Flap Jack with only occasional grunts to indicate attentiveness. Should he glance in my direction I’m hoping that the glazed look in my eye is misinterpreted as rapt amazement and total abandonment to the wonders of his tale. He doesn’t need to know that actually I’m trying to work out if there’s a clause in the code that prevents the excessive subjection of crew members to a Captain’s whimsical memories. I’m sure there is somewhere. I just need to find it. Hmm, I fear my landlubber ways are showing again. I should just do what all boaters do. Interpret the Code to suit my need. After all, it’s more a set of guidelines, really.
Posted by belle at 9:00 am 1 comment:
Labels: Belle's Blog
The Bark is Back
Wand'ring Bark returns from the first circuit of the South Pennine Ring of 2009
Wand'ring Bark is back from its Pennine travels, and is the first craft to complete the arduous South Pennine Ring in 2009, including the inaugural day of self steer through Standedge Tunnel. When I say back, I mean that the Captian and his crew have returned - Wand'ring bark is still making her way back via the Peak Forest Canal with a relief crew aboard.
The closure of the Peak Forest canal forced us into a detour via Manchester and the 13 day trip involved 187 miles, 254 locks and 109 hours of cruising. The South Pennine Ring had a lock count of about three per mile for 9 days solid - and our backs ache!
I am too weary to do any more than down load my 300 photos and let you all know that we are safe and well. I have maintained a handwritten log of the journey and will post a record chronologically over the next few weeks.
There were many highlights, but special mention must go to:
1. The Huddersfield Canal Society and their passion for one of the most spectacular canals on the network. In particular, their work with BW to achieve the self steer experience through the Standedge Tunnel which was fantastic, and is a must for all enthusiasts.
2. The sheer helpfulness, enthusiasm and professionalism of the BW staff without whom the route wouldn't be possible.
3. The summit plummet experience from the breathtakingly beautiful pass at the Yorkshire / Lancashire border to the urban grot and deprivation of Rochdale and outer Manchester.
I will reveal all as we go along but for now here is a particularly lovely mooring on the Calder and Hebble Navigation at Woodend Mill Lock, which provided a ton of faced stone for a new water feature. What better way to carry stone from Yorkshire to the Midlands than in a narrowboat?
Labels: Calder and Hebble, Personal comment
South Pennine Ring, the changeover
South Pennine Ring , the changeover
We woke to the unfamiliar sensation of boats passing us. Suddenly, the Bridgewater has become a circus with boats of all styles and dimensions scurrying to and fro.
The Bollin Aqueduct is a pretty spot and one which is clearly appreciated by the local Cruising Clubs that rendezvous in the area each Easter. These boaters must spend much of their time on the deep Bridgewater Canal as few made any attempt to slow down or curb their wash as they zoomed up and down.
After a lazy start we spent a couple of hours cleaning out two weeks accumulated dirt and rubbish, readying Wand'ring Bark for her recovery crew. You would think that with only half a mile to go to reach the handover point at Ye Olde No3, the trip was at an end and held no further surprises.
No, the trip had one last card to play. As I started the engine I felt is was a bit rough, but this settled down when under way. However, the vibration was back when we moored so I lifted the hatch and was greeted with a cloud of steam. A close inspection revealed two interlinked faults:
The engine mounts were loose and the vibration ceased when I stood on one of the stern fixings. This was remedied by a couple of turns on the locking nuts.
Secondly, and more importantly, one of the water hoses leading to the calorifier has been resting on the alternator and had chaffed through.
This sort of problem wouldn't be a big issue at home. I would simply buy some new pipe and replace the old. But we weren't at home, in fact we were about 5 days from the safety of Calf Heath and it was bank holiday Friday .
With nothing suitable to bodge the job on board I quickly cconcluded that outside assistance would be needed. Then I remembered reading Richard Fairbrother's disaster recovery article in the April edition of Waterways World (inspired by failed engine mounts by a bizarre co-incidence!), and his provision of a list of guardian angels around the system. There were three boatyards / chandlers in the immediate area, but none could offer help till after the Bank Holiday. By this time the relief crew had phoned to say that they were delayed on the motorway and would be with us in an hour. We needed a solution and we needed it fast!
Then I had another brainwave, and this time I had Granny Buttons to thank. River Canal Rescue - the AA/RAC of the waterways.
Their number was included in the WW list so I called: " Hi, its Captain Ahab here. I'm not a member but I have a problem and I am really wishing I was! Do you offer some sort of emergency joining service and I pay a premium?". It was like being stuck on the side of a motorway and one is willing to pay whatever price they pick out of the air - just so long as someone can come and rescue you.
No problem Mr Captain sir, she replied. We get most of our new customers this way - how did you hear about us? "Oh, a Waterways World article, your adverts, Granny Buttons blogsite, all over really". I could sense that I was digging myself into a hole here. With all those opportunities why, oh why, hadn't I ever taken up the offer. I suspect that there will be similar scenes at the pearly gates on the day of the great resurrection - but with slightly more serious consequences than two inches of coolant in the bilges!
RCR were great. They took my details (including credit card) and advised me that I could have instant Silver Membership for £105 plus a £50 call out fee, and an engineer would be with me within an hour. Would I like to join? Would I like a seat in one of Titanic's lifeboats? - Yes, yes, yeeeeessss!
Sure enough one of their smart little vans drew up 40 minutes later. The problem was fixed with some magic tape (probably made by the same people that make magic sponges for footballers) and some plastic ties. I was advised that they has rebuilt the wall of the pipe and all would be well for the six day trip back to the Midlands.
As it turned out, this wasn't the last contact WB had with RCR on the trip. As they started up the Marple flight two days later, the relief crew noticed steam coming from the engine and the thermometer light flashing red to the accompaniment of a warning buzzer. The temporary repair had failed. More calls were made to RCR who queried why the skipper was not the policy holder, but quickly added Martin's name to the list of those covered, as allowed under their Silver Membership. This time the hoses were replaced and all within three hours on a bank holiday Sunday.
If I was on Facebook I would announce to the world that I am a fan of RCR. They are so good that whilst I didn't join twice, I have decided to extent my membership to the Gold Service, and so offer their fantastic cover to the various friends and family that use Wand'ring Bark from time to time.
Labels: Bridgewater, Maintenance and carpentry, Personal comment
Safe Moorings in Birmingham
Safe Moorings on the Birmingham Canal Navigatons
This has to be the most common question I am asked about boating on the BCN. Everyone fancies a trip into the BCN backwaters, but are worried about where they might end up for the night.
The following is a short list of moorings which I have used personally and can endorse with confidence. Its not exhaustive, and there are others which I would use at a pinch.
Taking the BCN in segments:
Ideally, moor below the bottom lock out on the Staffs and Worcester, and make an early start up the Wolverhampton 21. Alternatively, moor on the offside opposite the BW yard just above the top lock but expect some road noise.
Sneyd Junction
I lovely spot, an hour or so north of Walsall. There are a few residential boaters here and whilst the "proper" moorings are on the towpath side, a courteous request will normally see you fixed up with a berth on the more remote basin side.
The boatyard out at the end of the Cannock Extension Canal offers very safe rural mooring opportunities. There may be some road noise form the A5, but this can be avoided by mooring at the Royal Oak, near Pelsall Junction on the Wyrley and Essington.
Anglesey Basin
The M6 Toll has spoilt its tranquility, but the old basin is still a good spot in the Brownhills area. Moor up in the channel emerging from the Chasewater Reservoir dam.
Longwood Junction
There is an active boat club at Longwood, where the Daw End Branch and Rushall Canals meet. There is always safety in numbers and this site near Aldridge is a good bet, well away from housing.
Dog and Doublet at Bodymoor Heath
If you are approaching from the east along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, the last good mooring point is at or near the Dog and Doublet pub. Quiet moorings are on the Fazeley side whereas the moorings near the pub are more convenient for a drink, but are close to the drone of the M42.
Salford (Spaghetti) Junction
As you get closer to the city centre safe moorings are harder to find. Whilst it will win no prizes for beauty, Cuckoo Wharf, just up the Birmingham and Fazely from Salford Junction, does offer a secure stopover point.
If you are making a trip into the BCN you will inevitably find yourself in the centre at some point. The area has been massively regenerated and most areas are highy visible and OK. The real danger here is prank stuff like late night revellers rocking the boat or casting off your ropes. I would suggest three options:
Gas Street Basin
Beast avoided at the weekend (Friday and Saturday) but otherwise OK. I particularly like the spot at the back of the basin under the Hyatt Hotel. Reverse in beside the collection of working boats.
NIA / Symphony Court / Sherborne Wharf
If you can find a cluster of boats to moor near in this area you should be OK. My personal favourite is just inside the Old Turn entrance to the Sherborne Wharf loop, which is covered by the local security cameras. Don't be tempted to tie up to the pillars behind Bannatynes Health Club - they are insubstantial.
Cambrian Wharf
This is the basin beside the top lock on the Farmers Bridge flight. You will normally find long term moorers here, offering safety in numbers.
The Northern trip to Wolverhampton
The Engine Arm
A hidden jem in sunny Smethwick. At first glance this is not an inspiring backwater, but there is one solitary visitor mooring in the winding hole, beyond a long line of residential boats. And therein lies the attraction! There are all the facilities, securely locked away in a gated community.
Black Country Museum at Tipton
My favourite mooring in the BCN. A full range of facilities, plus the ambiance of the living museum and a tunnel. Oh, and of course there is Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory - a spit and sawdust pub that is a must if you are in the area. Moor as far in as you can go to avoid being target practice for kids on the bridge.
The West (the "other" side of the Netherton Tunnel)
If you are entering from the west, consider stopping at Primrose Hill on the Stourbridge Canal. It's as pretty as the name suggets and is the last open countrysude before you hit the Black Country.
Stourbridge Town Arm
This area is OK, and there are lots of pubs in the town but moorings within the locked zone are limited. There is a substantial residential community here who are a friendly bunch. If you arrive late there is always the option of mooring alongside the trip boat, under the Bonded Warehouse - but make sure you are away in good time the next morning.
Hawne Basin - Coombeswood
This is a real BCN outpost on the Dudley No2 canal, beyond the Gosty Hill Tunnel. It comes as a surprise to see a very substantial boating centre in Hawne Basin, and they are very happy to see visitors. A good, safe and quiet location.
For a hundred and someting miles of canals this isn't a very long list, but I never claimed it to be exhaustive. I have used all 15 sites in the last few years and at that time they felt very comfortable.
I am sure that other boaters have more favourites. If you are willing to share your sites please leave a comment and I will add it to the list . Hey, I might even use it myself the next time I am in the area!
Posted by Andy Tidy at 8:00 am 1 comment:
South Pennine Ring, Chadderton to Little Bollington
Rochdale Canal and Bridgewater Canal
29 Locks
Ray McDonald, the summit lock keeper, had advised us to allow 1.5 hours to cruise from Chadderton to Failsworth Top Lock, rather than to one hour suggested by Nicholson. Thus far his advice had proved to be very accurate so we were up by 6.30am and on the move by 7.00am.
Chadderton really does represent a threshold on the Rochdale Canal. All yesterdays greenery gives way and the Rochdale rapidly becomes squalid. However, the first section does contain a fair amount of engineering interest, firstly in the form of the Grimshaw Vertical Lift Bridge. This unusual mechanism lifts a busy section of road up in the air on four huge hydraulic rams. Interesting for us, but undoubtedly very annoying for the 100 or so vehicles we held up on their way to work. This structure is soon followed by a new stretch of canal which winds to and fro to get under and round the deafening M60.
We arrived at Failsworth Top Lock at 8.27am and there next to the lock was a BW van, complete with a crew of three. Uh oh! if they need three people to get us down things must be bad indeed, we thought. This crew referred to themselves as the "A Team" and set themselves a target of getting us down and out to Piccadilly Basin by noon.
The next four miles took us through the centre of some of the grimmest sink estates that Manchester has to offer; Failsworth, Newton Heath, Bradford, Miles Platting and Ancoates. The canal dosn't pussy foot its way through these estates. Instead, it strides boldly through the middle of them, with its 18 heavily vandalised locks rubbing shoulders with houses, broken bottles and burnt out cars.
It is clear that the restoration of the Rochdale Canal was intended to introduce a green corridor to these troubles parts but sadly, as in Rochdale itself, the area is reclaiming the waterway for its own - sinking back into a wasteland after eight short years. The actual navigation channel was never properly dredged and instead a narrow groove was dug through the infill on the towpath side, with the spoil banked up on the offside. The restorers appear to have tried to make this vice into a virtue by using the dredgings as fishing points, and at other times by fencing them of as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Scientific Interest my eye - most of the steel rods are still there, delineating the boundaries of the navigation and ecology zones, but the netting they supported is long gone and now lurks on the canal bed like police "stingers", waiting to trap passing boaters.
Judging by the muck and debris in these "conservation zones" I can only conclude that their inclusion was a sop to the environmental lobby, and to add weight to the restoration business case.
You can't fault the BW team - they were great. They clearly know the area very well and took every opportunity to chat to the locals, spreading goodwill and cheer. They are really good ambassadors for the canal and BW generally. We were told that with an 8.30am start from Failsworth we should have an uneventful passage, but the same couldn't be said for boaters who roll up at 10.30 am, by which time the local youth have surfaced and are out looking for amusement. There is absolutely no way I would willingly run this particular gauntlet without the support of BW.
The inadequately dredged pounds have another negative consequence. The current capacity is severely restricted and is incapable of accommodating an additional lock full of water. Even by draining the locks slowly the water levels rose alarmingly, pooling around the next lock and sending water cascading over the bottom gates. At least the floating rubbish was moved on a bit!
The estates looked like a city under siege. Ravi News at Shears Lock took on the air of a mini fortress, and the nearby Navigation Inn and local churches, which serve the various spiritual needs of the community, were crowned with razor wire. Not inviting.
The estates were mercifully quiet, with a cold wind kicking up the litter and the splattering of rain discouraging visits to the great outdoors. The individuals we saw were young, male and uniformly dressed in cheap hoodies, trackies and trainers - all with a pinched and furtive look topped off with a skinhead haircut. The label feral wouldn't be far off the mark. But in some ways I can understand their frustration. They live in some of the most deprived areas in the country and here comes some rich posh bloke (relatively) parading his shiny boat (toy) right through their patch. The hassle they cause isn't right, but then again the inequalities within our society arn't right either. Don't ask me for an answer; I can see the problem but not the solution!
My notes from the trip illustrate what you can expect along this stretch:
Locks 68-69. Keep to the extreme left - underwater debris surfaces in mid channel
Expect constant surface debris preventing the full opening of gates
Prop never fully free of poly bags
Three serious prop foulings requiring removal in lock chambers
Lock 71 - stench of petrol from sunken motorbike
Beam thief has struck at lock 73 - half balance beam sawn off - vandalism the hard way!
Filth eclipses the Walsall Canal - my previous low water benchmark
The housing stops at lock 71, after which the going becomes easier in a more industrial environment. The feeling of menace receding for a while leading to the attractive Regal Basin, which has been lovingly transformed.
But then a change. The adjoining estates are devoid of life and boarded up awaiting redevelopment, with New Islington extending up the canal and crossing over from the bottom end of the Ashton Canal. Ancoats is an area reborn, with structures like Royal Mill converted into high class offices and apartments.
The "A Team" left us at Butler Lane Lock (81) at 12.00 noon, 3.5 hours after we started from Failsworth - 18 locks and a complete absence of trouble ago. We paused in Piccadilly Basin to have some lunch and then cracked on down the Rochdale 9. We had never descended the flight before, and were therefore unaware of the flooding the lack of by washes causes. At times the increased volume of water overwhelmed the following lock and towpath to the extent that pedestrians has to find alternative routes to their destinations. This issue was particularly severe at Dukes Lock, the last on the canal. The surplus water was so great that 10" was flowing over the gates and this last hurdle was the closest we came to getting stuck. It tool all our combined strength to prise the gates open and pass through.
Just as we were about to exit Dukes Lock we were surprised to see nb Annabel 1 nosing up below. A lovely old gentleman draped in a well worn IWA sweatshirt appeared beside the lock and announced that they were heading up the Rochdale, aiming to moor at Failsworth where they would meet his family. The gentleman had failed to read his navigational notes or appreciated the magnitude of the task which lay ahead. We left him and his wife in the chamber of Dukes Lock engaged in a serious telephone discussion with BW!
Rather than overnight in Castlefields, we decided to make for the country. We travelled for three hours down the Bridgewater, this time passing a great many boats from Worsley and Preston Brook Cruising Clubs, out for the Bank Holiday weekend. In the end we moored just beyond the Bollin Aqueduct, ready for a changeover with Martin and Adam the next day.
In a strange way I really like these grim industrial sections. They are canalling in the raw, stripped back to the basics and echo the scenes I remember from the 1960's. The threat of danger insn't pleasant, but it does provide excellent material for "pub canal stories". The danger is that these are the stories others remember, with all the more positive aspect forgotten. Make no mistake, the South Pennine Ring is one of the inland waterways epic journeys. The dangers reported in outer Manchester and Rochdale and more in the mind than an actual threat, and are far outweighed by the magnificence of the remainder.
Labels: Bridgewater, Rochdale
South Pennine Ring, Rochdale Summit to Chadderton
It blew a gale last night, with storm force winds howling through the pass causing WB to tug on her mooring lines, which has loosened as the level rose 12 inches from surface water run off.
I woke with a heavy heart. The evening had been spent exchanging texts with the relief crew and agreeing a swap over point on the Bridgewater Canal. There was no escaping the fact that the this epic trip was rapidly coming to an end and from now on it is to be downhill all the way: downhill geographically; downhill socio-economically; downhill scenically and worst of all; downhill chronologically. There are only two days left! Hey Ho, all good things must come to an end, but we still have two days of unexplored canal ahead of us...
Ray McDonald’s silhouette appeared on the lock gates at 8.30 sharp, readying the lock for our use. We were advised that a Shire Cruisers narrowboat should have been following us up the Rochdale, with a view to crossing the summit. As they were a “no show” we didn’t hang around and entered the last eastern chamber at 8.40am – only the fifth boat to cross the summit since it opened at the beginning of March. Ray was one of three lock keepers when the canal re opened in 2001 but now he is the last one left, with cash hungry BW casting their eyes on his picturesque lockside house. Traffic is scarce and limited largely by the strictly metered water supply, which is just sufficient for two locks per day, and not a drop more. The canal used to be fed from a range of reservoirs in the surrounding hills, but access to this additional water-source was lost decades ago and BW is now at the mercy of their water utility provider. The summit is a mere half a mile long but was built to a staggering 8ft depth, and broad with it. This seemingly gratuitous size was not without a purpose. The width and depth was to compensate for its shortness and provide an additional reservoir of water.
The summit passage is quite beautiful, with the heather covered hills sweeping down the the waters edge and the hills towering above, topped off with surprisingly attractive electricity pylons mounted on either side. Ray accompanied us along the summit pound with his two Corgi’s trotting along the towpath as fast as their diminutive legs could carry them. He then proceeded ahead to assist us down to lock 44, regulating water flows and ensuring that the precious water wasn’t wasted. This flight was built without by washes as a water saving measure, and as a result the contents of one lock will often flood the next one down. This feature explained Rob’s attachment to his wellies. To mitigate this risk of flooding the locks are limited to one very baffled paddle, extending the emptying time to an interminable 20 minutes. Progress isn’t fast, even with BW assistance.
We parted with good wishes from Rob and a suggestion that we make for the aqueduct beyond Lock 63 – the last safe mooring before Manchester. As his parting shot he wished us luck and advised that when (not if) we encounter trouble around Rochdale we call the Police first, then BW – not the other way round. Not a confidence inspiring send off.
Our journey from east of the summit to Littleborough, the start of bandit country, had taken us three hours during which time the scenery and general interest quotient of the canal had been extraordinarily high. This was all set to change.
The wind continued to whip up the valley, spinning the windmills beyond Rochdale into a frenzy, and hopefully keeping any undesirables tucked away indoors with their games consoles and DVD’s. All went well through Littleborough and Smithy Bridge beyond it, although we did pick up a fleece on the prop as we exited Little Clegg swing bridge. This was quickly cleared and we pressed on towards Rochdale itself.
Mindful of Rays’s warnings, we kept a weather eye out for possible trouble and before we had even reached the outskirts of Rochdale trouble found us. At Newbold we spied a gang of lads cavorting around the towpath half a mile ahead, messing around and chucking stuff into the canal. Time for urban hot spot mode – one on the boat and one on the towpath. Jeff steered the boat steadily down the cut with the Captain marching his 6ft 3in frame down the towpath, windlass in hand. The boys had scurried up behind a bridge parapet, fully stocked with an arsenal of stones. I emerged from beneath the bridge about 30 seconds before the boat, rounding on the lads, camera in hand. “How about a photo for the family album lads?” With looks of horror on their faces and their plan in tatters they fled, chucking their ineffectual stones over their shoulders as they went. “Well done, and welcome to sunny Rochdale!” proclaimed a lady dog walker, who had witnesses our expertly implemented flanking movement.
With the Rochdale Cowboys bypassed, I continued to shadow Wand’ring Bark right through Rochdale, keeping myself between the boat and our potential attackers. Imagine my relief when the Deepdale Swing Bridge was unlocked, giving me time at get WB past and closing it again before the lads were able to catch up.
I like to find the positive in the places I visit, but Rochdale from a canal perspective really is a mess. They clearly made an effort to clean it up for the grand reopening, but the squalor of the area has reclaimed the cut, filling it with putrid rubbish. The two locks in town were equally unpleasant, with paddle gear no so much inoperable and completely missing - probably sold to the local scrap metal merchant. The housing ends as you reach the town centre and thereafter the canal is lined by the more acceptable face of industrial units, allowing us to relax and lower our guard when we reached the three Blue Pits Lock. Basically, Rochdale is a six mile corridor of filth and danger, best navigated early in the day and out of school holidays.
By way of recompense, the canal then offers a very pleasant stretch down to Chadderton. First up is a technical bit where the canal worms its way under the Motorway using an ex road bridge complete with its floating towpath, deviating from its original line through Blue Pits New Lock. This unassuming concrete chamber formed the battleground between the infamous Farmer Jones and BW, with an angry Mr J first taking a chainsaw to the balance beams and then a JCB to the embankment. Both actions temporarily closed the canal and nearly landed the worthy farmer in prison. Things seemed to have calmed down with steel gauntlets added to the balance beams and the breach repaired. I was explaining all this to Jeff when who should drive over the access bridge but the man himself, with Jones Turf Supplies emblazoned on the side of his van.
From here on the canal achieves an air of semi rurality, with light industry on one side and grazing on the other, leading to the the Slattocks flight with its six well spaced locks. Aside from the section immediately below the summit, this is probably the prettiest bit on the west of the Pennines. The locks may be attractive to the eye but dangers lurk beneath the water. Some of the old chambers are badly deformed and rocky projections abound, waiting to catch unwary boaters.
We finished for the day at 5.30pm, mooring on a newly rebuilt stretch of wall just before the River Irk Aqueduct. BW recommend this spot over and above the Rose of Lancaster, which is the more usual rostering point for the descent into Manchester.
As we were cutting logs on the towpath we were stopped by an elderly dog walker, who seemed to be bursting to ask a question. "Why, after all the millions of pounds that have been spent on the canal, don't we see more boats?" He explained that his mother used to tell him stories of commercial boats working the canal before the second world war, and he has been so looking forward to seeing the same thing for himself. He appreciated that commercial boats were gone forever, but what about the pleasure craft? All this effort and for what? A mere handful of boats?
What does one say? The western side is hard work and not particularly beautiful, all with a an ever present threat of danger involving actual bodily harm. Add to that the water restrictions which limit the summit to four crossings per day and the need for a hefty BW chaperone into Manchester at the other end and it isn't exactly a recipe for a relaxing family holiday. I think I mumbled something like "hard work but worth it" and retired to ponder his comments further.
Why did we restore this canal?
Labels: Rochdale
Cromford Canal - walking the missing link
Whatstandwell to Buckland Hollow Tunnel
Approx 14 miles there and back - four hours.
Following on from out earlier exploration of the northern reaches of the Cromford Canal, another opportunity arose to explore the next section to the south east of Whatstandwell and the Derwent Hotel. There is a lot of maintenance underway in this area including retaining wall reconstruction and extensive tree felling, which has resulted in the closure of the towpath. As there was no one working in the area, we sneaked a look around the barricades and were impressed by the amount of effort being invested in the Whatstandwell area.
The first mile of canal is broad an open, if somewhat shallow due to reduced water levels and silting. There are a number of rather fine stone bridges including: Chase, Grattons, Poysers and Lime Works, all perfectly formed and well preserved.
However, things take an abrupt turn for the worse as you pass under bridge 16a, a redundant railway bridge which now carries three huge water pipes. The canal quite literally disappears. One moment it is there and the next it isn't. There is a sturdy row of steel piling and then ... nothing, literally thin air!
The map suggests that the canal bed has been destroyed, but that is a huge understatement. An enormous water engineering site has been excavated and built over the course of the canal, followed by a massive factory (now redundant) eliminating virtually every trace all the way to Bull Bridge, mid way between the Navigation Inn and the Nelson Pub. You can find a scrap of stagnant water but within a couple of hundred yards two residential homes have been built slap bang on the Grade 2 listed embankment which red onto the Bull Bridge Aqueduct, demolished in 1968.
This mile of destruction represents the single biggest obstacle to restoration. A line could exist but it will take a lot of commitment on the part of the local authorities and restoration enthusiasts to see it realised. But a window of opportunity exists. In the main, the industry which occupied the line of the canal has closed and the area now lies in ruined desolation. My suggestion would be to caveat any redevelopment plans with a clause to say that a line for the canal must be included, possibly using the millions of tons of concrete and rubble generated by demolition work to create a sturdy embankment on which a channel can be built. Better an adjacent canal embankment than haul it to a distant landfill.
Following the line of the canal is challenging in the Ambergate area, but a network of footpaths exist winding over the hills and through the woods, which eventually lead you to Bull Bridge and then across the railway tracks and up to the dry remains of the canal bed at Sawmills.
Whilst this stretch is devoid of water, the restoration team are hard at work clearing the undergrowth and, at the time of our visit, a Waterways Recovery Group work party was in full swing and doing a great job around Brick Yard bridge.
I was given a Friends of the Cromford Canal leaflet and was puzzled by the strangely familiar impression of what an aqueduct at Bull Bridge could look like. Puzzled, until they admitted to lifting the image from the Lichfield and Hatherton site and superimposing in onto their picture! The cheeky monkeys suggested that we donate the structure to them because" we will need it in water long before you guys do!"
As Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust gave me free life membership due to my application being the 2,000th, maybe I will join with the Friends of the Cromford Canal and pay them the princely sum of £6.00. Don't worry L&HCRT - you will still get a donation as well!
The towpath continues in to the east, but sadly the canal bed has been sold to local homeowners as extra garden, causing another blockage to the line. However, the line of the railway runs parallel at this point and, being owned by the local council, could feasibly be converted into an alternate canal bed. This would take the canal to Buckland Hollow Tunnel, which is perfectly preserved save for the Excavator Pub using the track as a car park!
It took us a good couple of hours to reach this point, to we slaked our thirst with a pint and then retraced our steps returning to the car park just above the Derwent Hotel.
The varied terrain makes this a very interesting walk, and the complexity of the "missing link" adds an investigative edge to the enterprise. It may not be quite at pretty as the four miles from Cromford but the "spot the remains" aspect adds masses of interest.
Labels: Cromford
South Pennine Ring, Hebden Bridge to Rochdale Summit
After steak and Old Peculiar I slept like a baby, the the cold evenings being a reminder that ,in spite of the unseasonal daytime weather, it was still early April. With the fire banked up for the night I fell asleep and missed most of the episode of 24 - requiring a further viewing, much to Jeff's irritation.
We woke to the sound of birdsong backed by a steady drumming. Not the bongo sort of drumming that emanated from The Stubbing Wharf function room last night, but an altogether softer but more persistent drumming of rain on a steel roof. With 24 stiff locks to navigatet oday this was bad news, but thankfully it eased off before we slipped our mooring ropes at 9.00am. I must have still been weary because as I looked back there was our front spike, standing tall and proud in the towpath, exactly where I had left it.
After Hebden Bridge the valley narrows, squeezing the road, rail, river, canal and houses together. Sometimes the towpath served as a back doorstep and at others access was only possible via cantilevered gantries extending over the water. The close proximity of boaters and residents could be seen as an invasion of privacy were it not for the scarcity of boating traffic. Just before Callis Lock there is another waterborne community, complete with the well tended "Callis Community Garden" and a Tee Pee (or is it a Wig Wam?) at its core. This is clearly a long established community of boaters and I suspect that they have a story to tell, were anyone awake to share it.
The Rochdale Canal runs broad and deep in this area, with an abundance of winding holes, either testimony to a busy industrial past or to give boaters every opportunity to abandon their ascent of what is described locally as the Himalayas of canals. At lock 14 we gained our first views of the moorland up ahead, and by the time we passed through Lobbs Mill Lock (16) the valley had widened out with industry giving way to farming, complete with lambs racing down to the waters edge.
After seven days of relentless locking fatigue was setting in, and mistakes were being made. Yesterday Jeff pulled a muscle in his back as he tried to climb out of the bridgehole before the Salterhebble Guillotine Lock. I therefore bore the brunt of the heavy Rochdale locks, working probably 20 of the 24. I figured that he had better have a rest before we tackle the summit plummet back down into Manchester over the next two days.
The trans Pennine railway is a constant companion, with trains singing down the steep gradients and diesels groaning as they heave themselves up to the summit. This gradient became so severe that the freight trains struggled to reach 20mph on the run into Todmorden. Tod presented another challenge to the restorers, where road widening had again removed scope for conventional balance beams.
The solution was another guillotine gate which was mercifully electrified, although the sluice paddle was manual and called for 50 revolutions with the long handled windlass. With so little traffic moving we attracted interest wherever we went, and we completed Library Lock (19) under the careful scrutiny of about a dozen Todmordians.
The town also lays claim to its own famous wall, the Great Wall of Todd, which was built to support the railway and falls sheer into the offside of the canal, consuming an estimated five million bricks in the process. The plan was to clear the five lock Gauxholme flight before lunch, but we were hit my a sharp hailstorm as we ascended the first, necessitating an impromptu stop at the landing bollards and sounding a temporary retreat to the warmth of the cabin and a bowl of soup.
The Gauxholme flight carry a variety of operating instructions on the balance beams. Some you leave empty, some you leave full and others just havet o have their top and bottom paddles closed. The reason for this variety wasn't clear but we complied none the less. We were told at Standedge that BW has moved from traditional black grease to a new biodegradable alternative, and we assumed that the bilious green stuff which had been plastered on the lock gear was the new substance. It looks horrible - a sort of luminous lime green snot! Everything is plastered in the stuff and a thick wad of kitchen paper became as essential as a windlass. The Todmorden handcuff locks were mostly broken and twisting free in the wind, but the locals seem to respect the canal and we saw no evidence of malicious damage.
Water levels are erratic in the area and we found ourselves well and truly aground between locks 25 and 26, only reaching the safety of lock 26 by stealing a foot of water from the pound above. Whilst waiting for the locks to fill it was interesting to note that the restoration had used a sponsor a gate scheme> As a result we found gates bearing the names of big businesses like Marks and Spencer, Halifax and Nat West Bank. Its a good job they arn't tapping the government owned banks for sponsorship today. By the time we reached Bottomley Lock the trains had given up the battle of the incline and dived into a summit tunnel, but there was no such reprieve for the canal, which had another four locks to go before it topped out at 600ft.
By the time we reached the pretty town of Walsden there were notices appearing telling boaters to turn unless a summit passage is planned. The locks now acquire an antique air, with vegetation growing from the mortar and the woodwork sagging and cracked. The canal feels out of its element, with increasingly strong gusts of wind blowing down from the pass ahead and side winds making navigation across the expansive pounds difficult.
Finally, after eight hours we crosses back into Lancashire to reach the visitor moorings in the penultimate pound, where the wind rocked Wand'ring Bark too and fro and made her base plate grind against the underwater masonry. I placed a confirmatory call to Ray, the lock keeper assuring him that we would be up and ready to tackle the summit at 8.30am the next morning as planned.
Belle's Blog - Clothes Maketh the Man
Captain Ahab’s Word for the Day: ‘It’s not the wrong sort of weather, merely the wrong sort of clothes.’
From this you might gather that our spell of sunshine was short lived. We woke this morning to torrential rain and while I rolled over and went back to sleep, grateful for my wet weather exemption, Captain Ahab leapt out of bed, keen to perform a ship’s inspection. Some hours later, when the incessant drone of the engine was impossible to ignore any longer, I hauled myself up, donned what I thought was suitable attire, and stuck my head out of the back hatch. The sight that greeted me was this: Captain Ahab dressed in shorts, sandals and a waterproof jacket with the rain hammering down on his grinning head. I scuttled back to the galley utterly convinced that my bargain pac-a-mac (£5 end of sale, Millets) may not prove to have been such a wise investment after all. From the snatches of the Sex Pistols’s ‘Anarchy’ that came wafting down from the stern I could tell that while a little damp, the Captain was a happy man. Keen to keep this bonne hommie alive I scurried about the galley toasting muffins, grilling sausages and frying eggs. Before long, the number and frequency of locks absolutely necessitated all hands on deck, so I braved the elements in my aforementioned pac-a-mac, a pair of waterproof trousers (free with the pac-a-mac), thick socks and walking boots feeling that I was wearing the most appropriate garb for the day. During the gruelling set of only five but felt like thirty, I was perversely cheered by the knowledge that despite water trickling down my back, seeping through my trousers and squelching between my toes, I must surely be drier than he of the shorts and sandals. However, as I later discovered while I peeled myself out of my sodden garments and cursed the name of pac-a-mac, Captain Ahab was irritatingly warm and dry. It seems that his waterproof jacket was probably made by Ronseal, given that it did exactly what it said. His shorts had dried in the breeze following the downpour and I was mistaken in thinking he was wearing sandals, they were self-draining shoes. So there you have it. Once again the Captain is right, the weather is never wrong, merely the clothes. Note to self – contact Ronseal and enquire about their waterproof range on return to dry land. Either that or feign illness and refuse to leave bed on wet days.
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South Pennine Ring, Salterhebble to Hebden Bridge
South Pennine Ring, Salterhebble to Hebdon Bridge
Calder & Hebble Navigation and Rochdale Canal
In spite of it's apparent beauty, last night's choice of mooring was unfortunate. A factory stood nearby on the valley floor and its owners hadn't heard that there is a recession on. It remained operational all night emitting a steady mechanical drone, which in itself was ok. However, the drone was accompanied by some sort of pressure relief valve which clanged open every few minutes with all the subtlety of someone taking a sledgehammer to a sheet of steel. It didn't seem too loud when we moored up, but in the stillness of the night the sound echoed off the wall behind us and left us with a rather disturbed nights sleep. We should have continued right into Salterhebble.
We were stopped in our tracks at the lower of the three Salterhebble Locks. A huge guillotine gate blocked our path and attached to the control panel was a note of apology from BW, stating that the mechanism was broken. Access could only be achieved with the assistance of a BW employee between the hours of 8.00am and 10.00 am, 12.00am and 2.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm. A quick look at my watch revealed that it was 9.55 - but no one was around. Mobile phones are great things. One quick call and a relief lock keeper assured us that he would be down in 10 minutes. He arrived as promised, extracting my watermate key which I had unwisely inserted on the lock and hot wired the jury rigged hoist, which creaked and groaned lifting the heavy gate high enough for us to slide underneath. He then continued up the flight, setting the locks for us and refilling one the the picturesque circular intervening pounds to a navigable depth. The Calder and Hebble maintains its attachment to the hand spike right to the very end, and even the last lock can only be accessed using this crude instrument.
I can't resist taking a look down odd canal arms, and the Halifax Branch to Satlerhebble was too good to miss. It's only half a mile long but offers good moorings if you don't mind being beside the town sewage treatment works. There are more good visitor moorings on the mainline near the junction, but again they are blessed with yet more sewage works.
There then followed a three mile pound to Sowerby Bridge, the longest stretch of lock free water since the Standedge Tunnel. It is clearly popular with the locals as the local council were busy laying a tarmac surface. Everywhere we went we saw Yorkshire Terriers taking their owners for walks along the towpath. The canal narrows along this stretch, clinging ever closer to the hillside on one side and giving fine view of the rooftops of Copley on the other.
With our last pump out 10 days ago at Autherley Junction, WB was starting to list and in urgent need of relief. Apart from the DIY machine at Diggle there had been no services since Preston Brook, so a visit to Shire Cruisers of Sowerby Bridge was an absolute must. We met the Stevens family during our visit, who have owned the business for mny years; Nigel who kindly looked out a door catch from the stores; Susan, who accepted our cash; and their son who did the pump out and topped up the diesel tank. The amazing thing about this route is the amount of diesel you don't use. As you may have noticed, our typical daily mileage was between 6 and 10 miles, with the boat spending most of its time idling either before, in, or after a lock. As a result we used a mere £6 per day based on a 60:40 split.
If you want to hire a boat to cruise these waters Shire Cruisers are the only show in town. So it's just as well that their fleet of 15 narrowboats are maintained to such a high standard. Eight had been repainted during the winter months and were so shiny that they actually squeaked as I walked along the gunnels.
After an hour or so we were ready to move on and, as recommended by the Stevens, we moored Wand'ring Bark by the bottom lock and walked up to see the lock keeper at Tuel Lane, and find out what was what. The strange thing was that after climbing up to the high street, the canal disappeared. Where there should have been a canal there stood a very solid looking pub. With a backwards look over my shoulder I figured that the canal tunnel must follow the line of the road so I ducked round the back of the pub and came face to face with the chasm. I say chasm because at 25ft, this is the deepest single lock in Europe and was the restorers answer to the problem of connecting the final 50 metres of the Rochdale with the Calder and Hebble - which became severed during abandonment in 1952. The lock is, in fact, two locks (3 and 4) combined and dropped the canal to a sufficient depth to get it under the main road junction via a cut and cover tunnel.
The lock keepers hut was like the Marie Celeste. Music was playing from the radio but there was no one there, not even in the loo round the back. Then I noticed the sign: "Gone to lunch - back at 1.55pm". Hmm, you can't begrudge a chap his lunch, so I wandered back to WB and prepared some pizza and garlic bread whilst we waited.
By the time the hour had passed two more boats had arrived, nb Dorothy out on loan for the first time and rising with us, and nb Cygnet, a smaller craft making a descent. Rob took the downward boat first, which was great because it presentedan opportunity to watch from the top, before adopting my own worms eye view.
The massive depth of the lock makes BW assistance essential for the eight or ten craft which use it in a typical day. The record number stands at 20, but it's just as well there isn't much traffic. The chamber consumes 140,000 gallons of water and that is by using the "short gates". If a 70 footer passes through (less than 0.1% of the time) you can add a further 50,000 gallons making a whopping 190,000 gallons. That's nearly four times the consumption of a typical broad lock on say the Grand Union. Whilst BW has a three mile pound to draw on to fill this monster, the water supply is often inadequate and an arrangement exists with the EA to pump up from the river for 40 days per year free of charge, after which BW have to pay. That sounds a lot but when 10 days have been used by May its a real issue.
Rob was delighted to show off the lock and explain it's history, following the descending boat down and helping Wand'ring bark and Dorothy up the flight of three (or 4). Whilst the lock and its adjacent tunnel are impressive, the first intervening pound was terribly shallow and we both stuck fast on an evil smelling mud bank, only coming free when additional water was sluiced down.
And so we entered lock 2/3 and the "short" gates were closed behind us. On entering from the curved tunnel you are faced with a solid slab of shining concrete, the biggest upper sill you could ever imagine. Unsurprisingly, there are no gate paddles and the water enters without fuss through three apertures on each side of the lock, gently lifting you up 25 ft in just inder 15 mins. It is hard to provide an indication of scale of this lock, but the following view of Rob, peering down at us from the top gates may help.
A little further on the skewed Falling Royd Bridge is worth of note, a modern "armco" construction so long that it could be classed a short tunnel. It's length is accentuated by the black paint applied to its inside turning it into a drain hole to hell. Shortly after you enter the Mayroyd Moorings. These make a welcome change after the miles of boatless canal we have travelled, and the local boaters all vie for superiority in the the elegance and creativity of their adjacent sheds. Some are so idiosyncratic that one appeared to me modelled on the sentry box from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The lack of water on the Rochdale is nothing new. Most of the lock chambers were built with recesses for an additional set of lock gates, minimising water when used by a short Calder Flats. Whilst this may have been a good idea in theory, the recesses never contained lock gates and have now been redeployed to usefully house safety ladders.
We approached Hebden Bridge in a light Pennine drizzle, but this did nothing to dampen the charm of the place. The local residents we so pleased to see the canal restored that they took a unilateral decision to ban polythene bags, and what a difference it has made to the canal. Not a hint of rubbish anywhere. The town's commitment to the canal didn't stop at the bags they use. They have also reconstructed the central square to embrace it, and very pretty it is too - complete with new civic buildings and an expansive recreation area.
The houses are attractive too. Narrow streets sit end on to the canal giving boaters an intimate glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants. In some places the back doors open right onto the towpath, their sandblasted stone revealing a honey coloured hue which is in stark contrast to the soot blackened masonry of unrenovated buildings dotted about. A darker reminder of the areas industrial past
By the time we passed through Hebden Bridge dusk was falling and we were tired. So tired that I started to make stupid mistakes, like the paddle gear whose ratchet just wouldn't disengage. After 10 mins I despaired of my poking and prodding and was on the verge of calling BW, and then I realise that I had inadvertently applied the lock by depressing the button on the underside of the casing. Stupid or what!.
Acting of the recommendation of Rob, the lock keeper at Tuel lane, we moored outside The Stubbing Wharf and enjoyed an excellent steak, washed down with a couple of pints of Old Peculiar. An excellent gastro pub and an excellent mooring.
Labels: Calder and Hebble, Rochdale
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South Pennine Ring, Millbrook to Diggle
South Pennine Ring, Castlefields to Portland Basin...
South Pennine Ring - Aston under Lyne to Millbrook
Painting Narrowboats - Decals and fancy bits
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Caribbean Art News
Iliana Garcia
Dinamica - Unknown Islands
Courtesy: Studio Wah Exhibitions
Back to Back | Face to Face: The Art of Haiti and The Dominican Republic Takes The Stage at The Embassy of Haiti
By Marina Vatav
Artists from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, two countries sharing the island of Hispaniola, came together in a rare event at the Embassy of Haiti for an art fundraising exhibit that opened on October 23, 2009. The show, which runs through November 13, was organized by the Embassy of Haiti in collaboration with Studio Wah Exhibitions, LLC, producer of the International Caribbean Art Fair. more...
Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art From The Farber Collection
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Large scale paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, and mixed media works highlight the cultural mixing, aesthetic diversity, and critical voice that reflect international contemporary art, but emerge from the distinct circumstances of Cuba itself.
El Museo del Barrio Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With Major Exhibit And Grand Re-Opening
HITN-TV launches preview of Enlace Cuba 2009 at the IDB Cultural Center
Sotheby’s November Latin American Art Sale Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Auctions In This Field.
Max Beckmann Painting is Top Lot at Villa Grisebach Fall Auctions
Many Cities Host Shows About Leonardo Da Vinci's Art and Inventions
Crocker Art Museum Announces Major Expansion to Open in 2010
Sotheby's Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art Brings $181,760,000 (PDF File)
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Flashback 1984: Supreme Court Upholds Right to Tape
SV Staff | Jan 17, 2019
The video cassette recorder (VCR) seems quaint today but 35 years ago today the Supreme Court handed down a landmark 5-4 decision that upheld the consumer’s right to record TV shows (and ultimately other video content) for personal use — a “right” we take for granted.
In Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., better known as the Betamax Case, the high court essentially legalized “time-shifting,” ruling that recording a TV show (on tape in those days) for later viewing did not constitute copyright infringement.
It was a watershed moment for new technology as the court reaffirmed the importance of innovation, the lifeblood that continues to propel consumer electronics into the future at an ever-increasing pace.
The road leading up to the Supreme Court decision was long and lined with Hollywood hyperbole. Testifying before Congress in 1982, then president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Jack Valenti proclaimed: "I say to you that the VCR is to the American film producer and the American public as the Boston strangler is to the woman home alone."
As history quickly proved, Valenti couldn’t have been more wrong.
Sales of videocassette recorders (VCRs) and rentals of movies-on-tape skyrocketed, forever changing the home entertainment landscape. By 2001, the Video Software Dealers’ Association reported that U.S. consumers spent $7 billion on video rentals and $4.9 billion on video purchases. And a year later, sales of VHS’s successor — the DVD — surpassed sales of VHS tapes for the first time.
A brief summary of the Betamax Case and key events leading up to it is available here.
For an inside look at the case that changed the course of tech history, see attorney Robert Schwartz’s first-hand account of the event.
Flashback 1977: Check out this Betamax sales training video, which includes an (unintentionally) hilarious role playing segment.
Flashback 1975: The VCR Is Born
2015: Sony to Stop Making Betamax Tapes (Seriously)
2016: The VCR Is Dead (and you thought it died years ago)
RIP: Home Video Pioneer Andre Blay
Flashback 2005: YouTube Is Born
Flashback 2006: Toshiba Launches HD DVD
Flashback 1997: DVD Players Go On Sale
Flashback 2010: Apple Sells 10 Billion Songs
Flashback 2000: Super Bowl Broadcast in HD for the First Time
Flashback 1984: Apple Unveils the Macintosh
Flashback 1996: U.S. Grants MP3 Patent
Flashback 1998: A Compressed History of the Digital Music Player
Flashback 1996: WebTV Aims to Televise the Internet
Master Replicas Resurrects HAL from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Say Goodbye to Another Piece of Tech History
Flashback 1972: A Trendsetting Audio Company Is Born
Flashback 1999: World’s Biggest TV!
Speaker Cables: Can You Hear the Difference?
Flashback 1968: The Bose 901 Speaker System
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They Invested $50K To Simply Help Feamales In Singapore And Asia Have Actually The ‚Best Periods Ever‘
According a written report posted by Allied marketing research in 2016, the worldwide feminine hygiene items market is likely to experience a revenue folks $42.7 billion in 2022.
The Asia-Pacific area has also been predicted to end up being the market that is largest of these services and products in 2015.
But, also with all that revenue being generated, pockets of girls in communities across the world nevertheless don’t have admission to these services and products; or even even worse, don’t even understand how to approach their cycles that are monthly.
Singapore-based serial business owner Kanika Agarwal (26) noticed this firsthand whenever her helper back Asia said that her 2 daughters, 12 and 14, will be assisting her in cleaning homes to make more money.
“This is normal in India, however the explanation she gave ended up beingn’t a usual one,” explained Kanika.
“When her (the helper) older daughter began menstruating, she had stained her uniform inside her college. Simply because they cannot pay for nor are educated about sanitary napkins, her garments had been completely spoilt.”
The little girl didn’t understand what to complete and had been scolded in school for carrying out a deed’ that is‘wrong.
“My helper – their mother – neither understood nor supported your ex, not to mention their father. She had to avoid college. That’s when I was hit by it, moms are restricting their daughters.”
Celebration of Menstrual Hygiene in India / Image Credit: The Wire day
This is contrary to Kanika’s very own mom, whom told her that periods had been “a beautiful thing to embrace, a particular power of offering life”.
More to the point, durations must not prevent a woman’s aspirations or plans.
Spurred on to searching further to the situation in Asia, Kanika learned that 80% of girls don’t usage sanitary napkins, 70% can’t afford menstrual materials, and 23% fall away from college due to the not enough usage of a lavatory at school to handle their durations.
The thing is pushing enough that we’ve already heard tales about others who came ahead to provide their own solutions.
For instance, the spouse whom braved scrutiny and gossip to create low priced sanitary napkins for their spouse and females in Asia, additionally the trio of Singapore siblings from Freedom Cups whom donate a menstrual glass to a female in a underpriviledged community with every one offered.
The Freedom Cups group when you look at the Philippines / Image Credit: Freedom Cups
Kanika’s option would be Fempeers, a social enterprise which also deals with the buy-1-give-1 system, albeit with a subscription twist that is monthly.
I had a speak to Kanika, and discovered out more about Fempeers’ objective, in addition to larger eyesight of making an ecosystem where females can embrace every part of the womanhood – both the negative and positive.
Making A ‘She For She’ Movement
Created in brand brand New Dehli, Kanika stumbled on Singapore during 2009, where a Bachelor’s was completed by her level in Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
After graduation, she got a begin in her job at Microsoft Singapore.
Nevertheless, planning to “make something of her very own in her job, a legacy she can keep behind”, she became her very own employer 24 months ago, beginning Passion Peers, a digital change agency.
Image Credit: Passion Peers
“Today, it is an award winning agency servicing over 15 international firm customers in Southeast Asia and India,” she beamed.
Nevertheless, the committed self-starter still couldn’t sleep effortless, specially after hearing concerning the predicament of females in Asia.
“I realised that the full time had been now, or else it’ll be too late.”
I needed to make the lives associated with the ladies in Singapore just a little easier specially in their duration so which they could pamper on their own, while assisting girls in rural villages to begin their menstrual hygiene journey.
Calling her brand new venture ‘Fempeers’, she explained that the group desired to place a spin in the established ‘He for She’ concept.
“We believed that the ‘She for She’ concept had been much more important once we should encourage females to face up for every single other and become supportive of just one another.”
Image Credit: Fempeers
“This ‘She for She’ concept is not one which we come across frequently within the world that is real. I really believe that people want to start that culture. ”
A mum increasing her child by having an available head that durations cannot deter her – this only makes her more powerful. Or perhaps buddy supporting another friend and giving her the encouragement that she requires.
Kanika dedicates Fempeers to her mom, who had previously been saving up cash for decades in order for an NGO could be run by her after her your your retirement.
“She has been doing a role that is corporate three decades now,” revealed Kanika.
For them to understand and care for their own health.“ I will be simply hoping i will make it become a reality, where she’s going to be physically taking good care of the training aspect for the beneficiaries, and we’ll additionally be building a secure spot”
Developing A Personalised, Affordable Monthly Period Companion
For Kanika, purchasing a month-to-month membership model had been a no-brainer, given the way the regularity coincides having a female’s cycle that is menstrual.
But, she admitted that applying it successfully wasn’t as simple as it appears.
“Its core is relationship and a beneficial experience.”
Drawing motivation from Grab when it comes to “being agile, releasing https://www.latinwomen.net/ solutions in beta, trying out, and introducing quickly” they swiftly went from ideation in May to official launch in December.
A Fempeers kit / Image Credit: Ashy Clair
For $32 a thirty days, members can get to get 12 things – sanitary pads or tampons (dependent on their preference), goodies like tea and treats, to even yoga and activity cards.
The tote case that holds the time kit also differs from month-to-month, each creating a bold declaration “so every woman can wear their periods noisy and proud”.
“We focus on a standard kit … but then it’s already first level of personalisation if a customer requests us to send a fruity flavor. Our aim is always to go in a whole lot more level with your future technology platforms.”
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My concept would be to build a kit that is undoubtedly your duration friend, something which are going to be to you anywhere you go to ensure you’ll usually have your materials at an arm’s length.
Kanika shared that presently, Fempeers is bootstrapped by her money that is own around $50,000 happens to be placed into the company to date.
“We’ll be quickly starting a seed financing round,” she included.
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The election provides all charities with a challenge – how do we make our values more relevant and significant in contemporary Australia? Supporting broader collaboration is a place to start, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 23 May 2019.
Beyond politics, Pro Bono News, 23 May 2019
There is a dead wallaby on the Hume Highway and further up the road there is a dead politician – both hit and killed by cars. What is the difference? Skid marks before the wallaby. (One of Bob Hawke’s favourite jokes as told by Phillip Adams, ABC).
A lot of charities are struggling to come to terms with the outcome of the federal election. Rightly or wrongly, many charities in areas like the environment, education, childcare, overseas aid, housing and welfare felt the policies of the Labor party offered a better way forward for Australia.
Some CCA members have told me they feel as though the election result is a kind of rejection of their mission or purpose. But election results are not just about policies.
What matters to most voters is the overall impression, the messaging accompanying the leaders and their suite of policies, the way these messages are amplified or dismissed in the media and public discourse.
We know that many Australians have declining trust in our institutions, especially our Parliament. The revolving door of prime ministers under both major parties, the seemingly endless internal power games and lack of leadership in critical areas has become the new normal. And as the Bob Hawke joke highlights, politicians have never enjoyed high standing in Australia. We are not a hat doffing nation.
Nor are we a nation that readily embraces change, especially if the change is beyond our control or comprehension. The perception that we are a nation at risk – our economy, our culture, our religion and traditions all under threat from globalisation and immigration – finds fertile ground in Australia as it does in some other parts of the world. It is challenging to propose new changes in a society already concerned about the impact of existing rates of change.
Surrounding the very important campaigning, selling of leaders, message and misinformation creation by supporters and barrackers, this election campaign was held within a cultural and ideological context in which many Australians were distrustful of politicians, anti-government, anti-leadership change, anti-policy change. Both the major political parties may claim to put forward policies that promote aspiration and fairness, but the backdrop is suspicion, fed up with change, not interested in brave visions of the future when today and tomorrow feels like a struggle.
Given this broader community context the election result sends some clear messages to charities.
Aside from the many direct winners (eg non-tax-paying franking credit recipients) and losers (eg early-childhood educators who will no longer get a pay rise), this election has again highlighted the importance of linking the values of the charity sector to the kind of Australia we want to live in.
Charities generally promote a core set of shared values, many of which are outlined in the Australia We Want report: just, fair, safe, inclusive, equality of opportunity, united, authentic, creative, confident, courageous, optimistic, generous, kind and compassionate.
The contrast between these values and the values that seemed to drive some aspects of the election campaign are quite stark. But rather than lament the role played by values such as fear and greed, I think the election provides all charities with a challenge – how do we make our values more relevant and significant in contemporary Australia?
Clive Palmer has argued that his $60 million misinformation campaign spend was of more value to the community then if he had given it to charity. He may be right, if the community value he was talking about was actually his own wealth. He will pay less tax under a Coalition government, and will be less likely to have to repay redundant workers their entitlements.
Clive Palmer ran a $60 million campaign grounded in the value of greed.
If the charities sector is to diminish the impact of selfishness and fear, we need to work much harder at promoting and enacting our values. For me, this starts in the way we look beyond our own interests and support broader collaboration.
This election has highlighted the importance of working closer with colleagues, supporting our fellow travellers towards a better Australia, not just a better economy (important as that is).
I want organisations like: Volunteering Australia, ACOSS, Philanthropy Australia, the Centre for Social Impact, Pro Bono Australia, Justice Connect, Australian Scholarships Foundation, Our Community, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, and others working to support the whole charities and not-for-profit sector to be much better resourced, supported and engaged.
I want more charities and individuals to support our work at the Community Council for Australia, to become involved in our policy development and advocacy as members and supporters.
I want a much stronger charities sector that is less vulnerable, more prominent, more outspoken, more effective in shifting the national focus from the economy to the community.
CCA has been arguing for some time that Australians are so much more than just individual economic units, passengers in an economy. We all want to live worthwhile lives in our families, our workplaces, our communities, but to do so we need to work together, not as individuals.
If we cannot support each other better, empower our peak bodies and charity advocates, Australia risks becoming a mean mini-America, where the dollar speaks loudest, self-interest triumphs, and broader community interest is relegated to the fringes of public discourse and public spending.
Charities are the antidote to fear, the connectors, enablers, the curators of understanding, hope and opportunity. We can and must do better in the contest of ideas that sets the context for our elections. If we want a better Australia, we need to work for it, regardless of who is in government.
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Rapid identification and antimicrobial-drug resistance of nontuberculous mycobacteria from
post-operative chronic non-healing wound patients at tertiary care centre in northern India
A.K. Singh*, T.N. Dhole, A.K. Maurya, R.S.K. Marak, A.K. Singh, M. Kumar, J. Umrao, R. Singh, R.
Garg, S. Kant (Lucknow, IN)
Objectives: Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) may or
may not have same clinical presentations, but the treatment regimens are always different. Previous
few reports suggest that the prevalence of NTM has increased particularly in post-operative patients,
but population-based data to substantiate this are still lacking. The present study aimed to evaluate
the clinical utility of the novel GenoType® Mycobacterium Common Mycobacterial/Additional Species
(CM/AS) assay for rapid identification of NTM, their risk factors and antimicrobial drug resistance
among clinical isolates of chronic non-healing wound cases at a tertiary care hospital in Northern
Methods: We conducted a prospective clinico-microbiological analysis of all the patients of having
chronic nonhealing post-operative wound infections from January 2009-October 2012. Discharging
pus/drains were processed for Ziehl-Neelsen staining, culture by BacT/ALERT® MP and simultaneous
identification from clinical specimens by GenoType® CM/AS assay (Hain Lifescience, Nehren,
Germany). Antimicrobial sensitivity testing was performed only for rapidly growing mycobacteria
(RGM) by broth microdilution method using CLSI guideline.
Results: We identified 208 patients who presented or referred to our centre with chronic non healing
wound with suspected NTM infection. Among these a total of 41 (19.7%) NTMs were isolated; and
identified as Mycobacterium fortuitum (36.6%) the most common species followed by M. ulcerans
(14.6%). These types of infection caused by NTMs was significantly higher in patients who had
operated with laparoscope (80.5%) and in age group >20-40 years (63.4%) [p<0.05]. Resistance to
doxycycline (39.3%), cefoxitin (25.0%), linezolid (21.4%), ciprofloxacin (21.4%), co-trimoxazole
(17.9%), clarithromycin (17.9%), ceftriaxone (14.3%), amikacin (10.7%) and imipenem (7.1%) were
higher among 28/41 (68.3%) RGM tested.
Conclusion: We found NTM was frequently isolated (19.7%) from post-operative chronic non-healing
wound cases and represented a true infection. The most common species and risk factor associated
with NTM was M. fortuitum (36.6%) and use of laparoscope during surgeries respectively (80.5%;
p<0.05). The most common resistance was seen with doxycycline (39.3%) and cefoxitin (25.0%)
among RGM. The GenoType® assay makes rapid and accurate identification of NTM even directly
from clinical specimens for the definitive management of these NTM infections.
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Brief history of Cartier "Alberto Santos-Dumont"
1847 Louis-Francois Cartier founded the legendary maison, by taking ownership of his master’s Parisian jewellery workshop. 1899 Louis Cartier moves the brand’s headquarters to Rue de la Paix. The brand will remain at this address until the present day. 1904 The first Cartier wristwatch is created. Louis Cartier develops the Santos for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian flying legend. Santos-Dumont complains that pocket watches are unreliable and dangerous to use while flying, so Louis makes him a wristwatch with a square face and flat profile founded in Paris, France in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the company remained under family control until 1964. The company maintains its headquarters in Paris and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.
Key Dates In The History Of Cartier
1874 Louis-Francois’ son Alfred assumes control of the brand. His three sons Louis, Jacques, and Pierre will create the Cartier image we know today. 1888 Cartier creates the first ladies’ bracelet watch.
1899 Louis Cartier moves the brand’s headquarters to Rue de la Paix. The brand will remain at this address until the present day.
1904 The first Cartier wristwatch is created. Louis Cartier develops the Santos for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian flying legend. Santos-Dumont complains that pocket watches are unreliable and dangerous to use while flying, so Louis makes him a wristwatch with a square face and flat profile.
1907 Cartier signs an agreement giving Edmond Jaeger exclusive rights to supply the brand’s watch movements. It is the first step in a history that will see Cartier watches utilising movements from all the top maisons de haute horlogerie: Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet and Movado. The brand now has offices in New York, St Petersburg and London. 1912 Cartier introduces its Tortue and Baignoire watches.
1914 The Cartier panther is born on a ladies’ watch. The image is created from paved diamonds and onyxes.
1917 Another legendary luxury watch is created: the Tank, designed by Louis Cartier after seeing Renault tanks in action on the Western Front. The Tank will go on to become Cartier’s signature model, worn by some of the most famous women in history. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Princess Diana and Angelina Jolie will all become fans of this piece.
1931 The Mystery pocket watch, featuring hands that rotate on concealed crystal discs, is created.
1938 Cartier makes a gift of one of its watches, at this time one of the smallest wristwatches ever created, to Princess Elizabeth II.
1940 Jacques Cartier gives his personal London office to General de Gaulle, from which he founds the Free France movement.
1947 Cartier celebrates its 100th birthday. 1972 Cartier is bought by a group of investors, and ceases to be a family-owned company.
1976 Cartier’s first collection of watches under the new ‘Les Must de Cartier’ slogan is revealed. 1985 The Pasha de Cartier watch is revealed.
1989 The legendary Cartier Tank receives its most famous update - the Tank Americaine. The longer, smoother case becomes an instant icon.
2004 The Santos 100, Santos-Dumont and Santos Demoiselle watches are premiered, in celebration of the centenary of the Cartier Santos luxury watch.
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BE2C2 Report – Pakistan has announced that it shall be making foray into new areas of agriculture, industrial development and socioeconomic uplift in the next phase of the multibillion dollar Pakistan China Economic project (CPEC).
According to background discussions, top level understanding has been reportedly reached in Beijing between officials of the two close neighbors during PM Khan’s second visit to the country’s ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner’.
The deals come as China’s steadfast support to Pakistan on all issues remain the cornerstone of the two ‘iron brothers’ decades-old relations amid changing geopolitical dynamics in the region and arch-rival neighboring India’s continued effort to destabilize it.
PM Khan’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday, the last day of his four-day official visit was highly significant.While the new government in Pakistan- led by PM Khan, continues to face fiscal crisis and decade-old misgovernance malaise, Chinese support has been like a bulwark, much to the chagrin of erstwhile global players seeking dominance in the region as multipolar world emerges.
That Xi Jinping reiterated China’s unwavering support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and further expressed China’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained and successful efforts in the fight against terrorism and to create a peaceful neighborhood, was assuring to the nation.
Pakistan continues to face external threats- post independence from India in 1947, including hybrid warfare, and it has also moved several mileposts from former ally the US- the latter is seeking Islamabad’s assistance in pulling out of the never-ending Afghanistan war at the earliest.
Pakistan has given its full support- as lately as last week PM Khan said Pakistan will no longer take sides in internal conflicts and urged all sides to seize the historical moment.
As happened in the 80s during Afghan war against the Soviets, that Pakistan is again supportive of the long-delayed efforts for peace in the war-torn landscape west of its border- and in the process having incurred more than US$230 billion in economic losses and a generational stepdown has been well taken by all sides.
Such a mega set-back and then a humongous step-forward for peace by Pakistan is a game-changer, observers stay.
China, its closest and the nearest ally, came forward too, and continues to be empathetic with Islamabad’s woes, observers said.
Therefore, when the two leaders at their Summit on Sunday, affirmed the resolve to further strengthen their strategic cooperative partnership in all fields including political, security, economic and trade, and people-to-people exchanges, the narrative is understandable and explainable even to the common man on the street.
Elsewhere, the $64 billion CPEC and its umbrella trillion-dollar Belt and Road continues to ring a bell.In common parlance, the Silk Road conjures images of adventurers like Marco Polo navigating ancient trading routes connecting China with Asia, Middle East, Europe and Africa. But due to geopolitics, critics say that global players are wary of an increasingly assertive superpower’s push to spread its influence.
The Trump administration has sought to capitalize on the doubts, with Vice President Mike Pence telling Southeast Asian nations the U.S. wouldn’t “offer a constricting belt or a one-way road.”
Nevertheless, Pakistan is the first beneficiary of Xi’s signature project and timely- CPEC is the flagship of BRI project in South Asia and well underway.
At least 157 nations and international organizations have signed up (including more than 60 in 2018 ).
Back in 2015, Pakistan’s top militaryman Gen Raheel Sharif had said the army was ready to pay any cost for making CPEC a reality.
The BRI has now extended into South America, the Caribbean and even the Arctic. Italy in 2019 became the first Group of Seven nation to sign up, brushing off warnings from its American and European allies.
While Xi calls his project “a road for peace,” yet other world powers including Japan also remain skeptical about its stated aims and even more worried about unspoken ones.
The unspoken ones, Pakistani thought-leaders say, is the fact that CPEC is a game-changer for the country beset with fiscal woes and economic crisis. But in the West, the jury is still out on BRI, particularly on grounds of regional geopolitics and global supremacy.
Several leaders in the region look at China’s signature campaign as a fast-track and an alternate to institutionalized lending by multilateral institutions.
Lauding the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, PM Khan said he believes BRI has “become much more than the Chinese leadership had imagined”.
(BE2C2 Report is a data journalism initiative of Irshad Salim Associates, a New Jersey, USA, based consulting firm in association with BE2C2 in Pakistan)
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Shoes, an orange ball, and a storage container float in brown water inside the house at 4404 Winnrose Way. Photograph was taken in the late morning.
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Assertiveness Training Grief and Loss, Loneliness Trauma, PTSD, Critical Incident Debrief
Asperger's Marriage Family Therapy Victims/Survivors of Incest, Trauma
Bi-Polar (mood disorders) Native American Culture -Linda BK Young Adult, Women issues
Child, Adolescent
"We are only as sick as the secrets we keep."
Patrick Carnes
Achieving a good marriage is very hard work. Sometimes it is necessary to seek help for conflict resolution to move beyond either a cold or hot war. It is important to work with a marriage therapist who believes that every relationship has the potential for improvement.
"In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find and continue to find grounds for marriage."
Robert Anderson from his play Solitaire/Double Solitaire
"The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and himself."
Garth Brooks in Country Music
"The Greatest of all disorders is to think we are whole and need no help."
Thomas Wilson (1663-1735)
Independent Practitioners: NOTE that Resumes, Philosophy Statement, and Certifications might not be current and up to date due to computer problems; Call the office to get current rates and information.
Pam Beck
M.A. from George Fox University.
Registered MFT Intern and LPC Intern
PamBeck@familyinstitute.net*
-A George Fox University Graduate and Registered MFT Intern and LPC Intern, OR
Professional Disclosure Statement Resume
Offices: Forest Grove and Tigard
Pam Beck is completing her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at George Fox University. Her bachelor's degree is in Social and Behavioral studies which she received from George Fox University in 2009. Pam has an interest in working with families and individuals as they navigate life's issues. Cancer is one of life's biggest issues. Especially for yourself or a family member is diagnosed. As a Breast Cancer survivor Pam is uniquely qualified in how this diagnoses affects a family. Pam is currently a volunteer with the Breast Cancer Outreach program (BCOP) at Providence St. Vincent Hospital and is a member of the newly formed Scientific Patient Advocate Group at the Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU. Part of Pam's course work has included classes in Play Therapy, Filial Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy. Pam is a student member of the Association for Play Therapy, and plans to continue with the course work and requirements to become a registered Play Therapist. Pam also holds student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Under the supervision of her advisor (Bob Davidson), looks forward to working with and learning from her clients. Pam's supervisor is Bob Davidson, M.Div., M.Ed., LMFT, CSAT. Pam gets direct supervision, individual supervision and group supervision.
* Remember that e-mail is not confidential; Therefore, be careful about sending confidential information.
Linda Beldin-Korter
LindaBK@familyinstitute.net*
-Grief and Loss;
-Trauma and Abuse Issues;
-PTSD;
-Work with Native American Culture
Office: -Tigard: Sunday 10-2p; Thursday evenings
Resume Philosophy Statement Certification
I approach counseling as a spiritual, emotional, and psychological tool useful to promote healing in the areas of interpersonal emotions, mental health, and relationships. One goal of the counseling I will provide is to strengthen your own healing and recovery process in all areas of your life. I believe an important part of counseling is for the counselor to provide guidance and education about the healthy use of relationships and resources. As change occurs in the above areas, people find that they are increasing their ability to meet their needs with a reduced need to use a counselor. At this point, the role of the counselor continues to be that of a cheerleader and mentor with the goal of finalizing the success of the counselee.
I have a broad range of counseling experience over 14+ years, and am a Licensed Master's level Social Worker. I have experience in the areas of child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, and adult therapy. I have experience providing counseling to individuals and families in the areas of recovery from abuse, second-stage recovery from addictions, eating disorders, issues with employment, marital issues, medical and mental health issues, parenting issues for children with behavioral and emotional problems, spiritual issues, and grief and loss issues.
I realize that it may be difficult to disclose information that is personal to a counselor. I believe that we become healthier individually as we take the risk to become more "real" and honest about who we are, where we have come from, and where we are going. I therefore believe that as you enter a counseling relationship, as you take the risk to share and become more real, you will find more "wholeness". This wholeness will occur in many areas of your life, including: interpersonally, mentally, spiritually, and in your relationships. I count it a privilege to be a part of this process
Joe Cereghino
email: JKCereghino@att.net*
Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Specialty: Individual Therapy, Children (4-Teens)
-Forest Grove: Monday and Tuesday
-Tigard: Monday and Friday
Resume Informed Consent Certification
Education: BA, 1989, Psychology and MA, 1991, Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University; and his Psy.D. Clinical Psychology at Pacific University 2003.
Joe is a Licensed Psychologist providing psychotherapy with the goal of respectfully assisting people in developing increased awareness, resources and solutions to progress through life challenges and transitions. He offers short-term and long-term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, and individual adults. His work incorporates Humanistic, Experiential, Developmental, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral theories of psychology. Play Therapy with children 4 years of age and older is an area of special interest. Joe specialization includes: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, work or school problems, adjustment to long-term or situational life stress, interpersonal relationship difficulties, improving parent-child relationships, and self exploration/personal growth.
John Crippen
M.DIV., M.A., LMFT
john@familyinstitute.net*
Specialty: Marriage and Family Therapist; Grief work; Spiritual Values and Growth
-Forest Grove: Tuesday
-Tigard: Monday, Wednesday
John is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in West Portland, Oregon. He has been a pastor since 1976 and an Air Force Reserve Chaplain since 1985. He is married and has two children. He graduated with a B.A. degree in Christian Education from Pacific Christian College. He received his M.Div. degree from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary and his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University. He is a part of the Air Force Reserve Command Crisis Intervention Management Team. John served 32+ years as a youth pastor, associate, senior pastor and chaplain in the Air National Guard and Reserve. He has worked with many people of different faith traditions and cultures. He has taught Suicide Prevention and Violence in the Workplace. He has worked with veterans as well as civilians affected by significant traumatic events. John has been a part-time mental health therapist for the past 5 years. He specializes in grief and loss, PTSD, building self-confidence, strong marriage and families. John has worked with children, youth and adults in individual, couple and multi-family setting.
Bob Davidson, LMFT
M.Div., M.Ed., LMFT, CSAT
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Bob@familyinstitute.net*
Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistS
Specialty: LMFT, CSAT, Mar/Family, Supervisor
-Forest Grove: Monday, Thursday
-Tigard: Tuesday, Wednesday
Curriculum Vitae Philosophy Statement Certification Sermon: "Risky Love"
Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage Friendly Therapist, living in West Portland, OR. He has been a pastor and chaplain since 1972. He graduated with a BA degree in Theology from Walla Walla College. He received his M.Div. degree from Andrews University School of Theology (1975) and his M.Ed. (1986) from the University of Louisville in Marriage and Family Therapy. Bob served 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain and Medic. For 12 years he organized and directed three Chaplain Family Life Ministry and Training Centers. The last three years he was the Director of the U.S. Army Family Life Chaplain Training Program at Fort Benning and Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. He has trained clergy, licensed professional counselors, social workers, and family practice physicians throughout the United States. He served as adjunct professor for the University of Oklahoma, Auburn University, Columbus State University, George Fox University. He continues training professionals, conducts retreats, guest speaks at churches, schools, and conferences. His specialties are: Marriage, Family Therapy; Individual and Group therapy; Stress, Burnout; Anger Management; Boundaries; Codependency; Depression; Sex Addiction (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist); Grief and Loss; Conflict Resolution skills; Pre-Marital; Differentiation and Family of Origin issues; Trauma and Critical Incident Debriefing.
Wendy Galambos, LPC
M.A., LPC
Licensed Prof. Counselor
wendygalambos@mac.com*
-Forest Grove: Monday, Friday
-Tigard: Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday
Specialty: CBT, Eating Disorders, Marital
Wendy is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been in private practice with Family Institute, P.C. for the last eight years. She works with adults, adolescents, and children, doing a combination of individual, couple, and family counseling. She also has six years experience working at Salem Adolescent Psychiatry Day Treatment Program. She has experience running workshops and therapy intensives in the area of codependency and boundaries, anger, and body image. She is currently a member of American Counseling Association and CREDN (Columbia River Eating Disorder Network). For many years, her and her husband volunteered with the organization Marriage Encounter, running weekends to help couples interested in improving their marriages. She also has extensive history in leading church women's ministry programs, children's programs and worship leading. Her strengths are in Marital counseling, Eating Disorders and Women’s Issues, Child therapy, Self-Esteem, and Parenting.
Kathy Hardie-Williams,
LPC, LMFT, M.Ed, MS
M.Ed., M.S.
Kathy@familyinstitute.net*
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon
Specialty: M.Ed., MS in Marriage and Family Therapy; ORCA and AAMFT Member
-Tigard: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (1-9p)
-Forest Grove: Thursday (1-9p)
Resume Bio Professional Disclosure Statement
Kathy has her Master’s of Education as a Special Ed Teacher and her Master’s of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Portland State University. She has a wealth of experience teaching and counseling. She is particularly interested in working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with the impact of trauma in relationships. I take a “Structural Family System” approach in working with clients in order to help identify what might be keeping them “stuck”, thus preventing them from functioning at an optimal level. My theoretical orientation stems from Control Mastery Theory, which asserts that all individuals have a desire to reach their potential. It is often their beliefs, rooted in their family of origin, that present obstacles in reaching their goals. My goal as a therapist is to facilitate self understanding and improve the process of reaching one’s full potential. Kathy specializes in: Family/Couple Therapy; Individual Therapy; Abuse/Trauma issues; Codependency; Play/Sand Tray Therapy; Parenting; Family Divorce Mediation Counseling; Spiritual Awareness; and Psychosocial Aspect of Disabilities.
Naomi Hunsaker,
LPC, CADC1
Ext. 419
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-1
*Naomi@familyinstitute.net
Specialty: CADC-1, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-1
-Forest Grove: Tuesday and Wednesday
-Tigard: Monday and Thursday
Resume Philosophy Statement
Naomi is a licensed professional counselor and certified drug and alcohol counselor in the state of Oregon. She has worked with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families in the mental health field since 2002. She sees counseling as a supportive process that brings empowerment and hope to client’s goals. She has experience with a variety of client concerns, such as: family conflict, addiction, and mood disorders. She has worked in private practice, community mental health agencies, crisis centers, school systems, and research facilities. She has developed and led research in addiction, social psychology, and with children with developmental disabilities. In addition, she has created treatment manuals for adolescents and adult addiction programs, and has organized mentoring and mediation programs for youth.
Brooke Miller,
MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialty: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
-Forest Grove: Wednesday thru Friday
Brooke Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working with children/families and adults since 2002. She received her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from California State University, Long Beach and began her career with Kaiser Permanente in the Outpatient Psychiatry Department. Brooke’s style is both empathic and practical, working with clients to increase awareness and skills to help them get unstuck. She has experience with clients with various backgrounds and presenting problems, including: depression, anxiety, parenting, communication, relationship issues, transitions, grief and eating disorders. Favored treatment modalities are CBT, DBT and Mindfulness training, among others. Brooke is also a certified Life Coach and conducts parenting workshops. To find out more about Brooke, visit her blog at: www.icoachyouwin.blogspot.com.
Audrey Spencer
audrey@familyinstitute.net*
Forest Grove and Tigard
-Adams State University Graduate; M.S.
-Graduated August 2013
Office: -Forest Grove: Thursday
Audrey Spencer has received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University. Her bachelor’s degree is in English, which she received from Corban University in the Winter of 2010. She has been working extensively with adults and children with developmental disabilities since 2007, and has held a leadership role in a church sponsored special needs program (Open Hearts) since 2009. Audrey has a membership of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Individual, Couples and/or Families around issues including, but not limited to: self-exploration and personal growth, spiritual issues, alcohol and codependency issues, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship difficulties, abuse, marital issues, and boundary issues. Audrey's supervisor is Bob Davidson, M. Div., M. Ed., LMFT, CSAT. Audrey gets direct supervision, individual supervision and group supervision.
LifeSkills Learning Institute, Inc. http://www.LSLI.net Graduate Student:
None at the time
Office Staff - Appointments: (Family Institute, LifeSkills, and Billing Service)
Office Staff -Appointment, Billing
Linda: Appointments, Ins. questions Linda@familyinstitute.net
Billing Service:
x408 Amber, Billing Service Amber@familyinstitute.net
Office Manager:
x401 Jani, Accounting, Office Manager Jani@familyinstitute.net
Linda: Amber: Jani:
Forest Grove Office -Suite 102
Tigard Office -Suite 304
If you are needing emergency counseling, go to the nearest Emergency Room or call the 24-Hour Crisis Line:
503-601-5400 -Main (Billing, Appointments) Office
Postal address: (All billing and correspondence to this address)
4110 Pacific Ave., Suite 102, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Customer Support: 503-601-5400 Ext "0"
Webmaster: bob@familyinstitute.net
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Gil Adler
Clayton Jacobson
Michael Garcia
Jeannie Adler
All Things Film Expo
FILM-COM U.S.
Perth - September 2016
Indie Production Financing Overview
There are numerous basic and sophisticated ways to finance a feature project, though usually involving a combination of one or more of these elements:Investment capital – yours and/or that of third parties [typically, investors get 100% of first profits earned until they recoup all of their initial investment, then receive 30-50% of all profits earned from the project, in perpetuity [deals can vary from project to project, depending on type of investors, risk factors, ancillary revenue opportunities, pre-existing distribution arrangements, etc]Sponsorship, usually in the form of product placement — $$ contributed for exposure of corporate brand in the film – this is a favorable option because sponsors are paying for the marketing value, and typically do not become part of the equity of the project; therefore, hypothetically, if you had a $1million film that secured $1million in product placement sponsorship, 100% of the profits would be returned to the filmmakers, rather than any percentage to investors] – oftentimes, however, product placement tends to be free goods and services contributed to the production, as in an automobile company providing a number of free cars for a production in exchange for brand exposure, etc
Service or production equity – e.g. personnel and/or equipment rental and/or post-production services contributed, whereby contribution is assigned a $$ value and earns a percentage of equity in the finished project and pro rata percentage of profits earned
Pre-sales of certain dis tribution windows — e.g. , pre-sale of North American dvd rights provides part or even all of funds to produce the film — this literally means, however, that you are selling off one or more specific windows, meaning that if you sell off North American dvd rights for $XX, you can use those dollars to finance your production costs, but you will no longer see any profits from domestic dvd sales
Bank financing – [investors take risks, banks do not] banks loan money against pre-sales contracts which serve as instruments of collateral; some investment bankers loan money based upon credible sales projections from a significant distribution company [some desperate low budget filmmakers have been known to put up their house or something similar as collateral — bad idea. it is possible, however, to leverage the cash flow of one’s business]
Domestic co -production deals – you find another company in Nashville or Los Angeles that brings part of the financing and/or service equity to the table
Distributor completion funding – just like it sounds – you have most of the film financed or completed and a distribution company provides the balance of financing, though this buys them both equity in the film and locks them in as the distributor – and they tend to cut deals that are heavily in favor of the distributor
Foreign co-financing – this comes in a variety of forms, through foreign production companies, networks, and governments who may require part or all of a film to be made in the foreign country providing the funding
Gap financing – the “gap” of remaining production funding is provided by either a private or institution lender, and is typically in an early position in the sequence of returns, meaning the gap financer will get their money back with interest before the investors or producers or anyone else sees a dime of profits. the only entities that will see revenues prior to gap financers are those providing P&A $$, or costs for film prints and advertising, which is typically last money in, first money out. Again, bear in mind that a single film might be financed by cobbling together some or all of the above methods of financing. The financing of each project oftentimes comes together in as creative a manner as the screenplay and other artistic elements of the project.
Helpful Indie Info
Independent Feature Film Project Plan
Typical Paths of Distribution for an Indie Feature Film
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Zombie Flesh Eaters
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In 1979, this film had 101 seconds chopped out by the BBFC for its UK theatrical release. Twenty years later, Stonevision Entertainment have released a DVD that trumpets "EXTREME VERSION!!", "MORE GORE THAN ALLOWED BEFORE!!" and "INCLUDES MATERIAL BANNED SINCE 1983!!" - but it's not uncut. It's just less incomplete than the previous version. Its run time is 87 minutes 7 seconds and it's missing 23 seconds, apparently including eyeball trauma and yummy close-ups of zombies feeding. Not knowing all this, I watched the shortened 1999 edit and wrote the following...
On first viewing, I found that opening sequence with the boat almost unbearably tense. You knew something bad was coming, but not precisely how or when. Lucio Fulci kept you waiting, drawing out the scene... and then it ended with some slightly disappointing gore. That low-key gore (also letting down later scenes) is the biggest strike against Zombie Flesh Eaters, in my view. I'd be praising that deliberate pacing more if the rest of the film ever travelled at any other speed, but this isn't such a problem. It's a deliberate, careful movie. Things happen at their own pace, but you know there's nowhere to run.
I found much to like here. The first few zombie scenes have fabulous set-ups and are wonderfully inventive. I like the cinematography, especially on the island. Fulci has a good eye. I like the music. I like the voodoo angle, which always adds spice to a film. I like the tits! Hell, I even liked the little details - the creaking noises you hear on a ship on the sea, for instance.
However all these great ingredients don't get decent gore payoffs. Eventually you realise that all this lovely atmosphere is just sorta sitting there, which is a shame. It would only take a few extra gross-out shots to improve this film's impact beyond measure. The gore improves during the last third of the movie, but by then we're dealing with more straightforward base-under-siege material, zombies everywhere and guns a-blazing. This is perfectly good stuff, but I'd have preferred the atmosphere of the first hour to have more effect on the audience.
The zombies are interesting. These are *really* mindless dead, not even reacting when a potential victim screams a few feet away while they eat. Most of the time, they don't even open their eyes! But there's some lovely make-up here, with juicy touches like facefuls of maggots.
This is a pretty little movie that I can admire without having been particularly stirred. There's a lot of attractive film-making on view (albeit not entirely goof-free; check out those molotov cocktails - thrown one by one, they've apparently disappeared without trace the moment we see the next one land). I'm still wondering how the hell they filmed those underwater scenes. It's not a great movie, but it's a million miles from being a bad one. You could see much, much worse.
Reviewed by Finn Clark
Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Al Cliver, Auretta Gay, Stefania D'Amario, Olga Karlatos
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SLM Corp - FORM 10-Q - April 20, 2016
EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - SLM Corp slm20160331ex322.htm
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 001-13251
SLM Corporation
incorporation or organization)
300 Continental Drive, Newark, Delaware
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
427,915,514 shares
Item 1.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Controls and Procedures
Item 1A.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Available-for-sale investments at fair value (cost of $201,585 and $196,402, respectively)
Loans held for investment (net of allowance for losses of $126,249 and $112,507, respectively)
Restricted cash and investments
Other interest-earning assets
Accrued interest receivable
Premises and equipment, net
Acquired intangible assets, net
Tax indemnification receivable
Short-term borrowings
Long-term borrowings
Income taxes payable, net
Upromise related liabilities
Preferred stock, par value $0.20 per share, 20 million shares authorized
Series A: 3.3 million and 3.3 million shares issued, respectively, at stated value of $50 per share
Series B: 4 million and 4 million shares issued, respectively, at stated value of $100 per share
Common stock, par value $0.20 per share, 1.125 billion shares authorized: 433.4 million and 430.7 million shares issued, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax benefit of $18,089 and $9,949, respectively)
(29,269
Total SLM Corporation stockholders' equity before treasury stock
Less: Common stock held in treasury at cost: 5.5 million and 4.4 million shares, respectively
Interest income:
Total interest income
Interest expense on short-term borrowings
Interest expense on long-term borrowings
Other interest expense
Total interest expense
Less: provisions for credit losses
Net interest income after provisions for credit losses
Non-interest income:
(Losses) gains on derivatives and hedging activities, net
Total non-interest income
Other operating expenses
Acquired intangible asset amortization expense
Restructuring and other reorganization expenses
Net income attributable to SLM Corporation
Preferred stock dividends
Net income attributable to SLM Corporation common stock
Basic earnings per common share attributable to SLM Corporation
Average common shares outstanding
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to SLM Corporation
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
Unrealized gains on investments
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges
Total unrealized losses
Income tax benefit
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit
(9,191
Total comprehensive income attributable to SLM Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Common Stock Shares
Preferred Stock Shares
Accumulated
Income (Loss)
Total SLM Corporation Equity
(1,365,277
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Cash dividends:
Preferred Stock, series A ($.87 per share)
Preferred Stock, series B ($.49 per share)
Dividend equivalent units related to employee stock-based compensation plans
Issuance of common shares
Tax benefit related to employee stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation expense
Shares repurchased related to employee stock-based compensation plans
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Preferred Stock, series A ($0.87 per share)
Preferred Stock, series B ($0.56 per share)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Provisions for credit losses
Amortization of brokered deposit placement fee
Amortization of ABCP Facility upfront fee
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs and fees, net
Net amortization of discount on investments
Interest income on tax indemnification receivable
Depreciation of premises and equipment
Amortization of acquired intangibles
Unrealized (gains)/losses on derivative and hedging activities, net
Other adjustments to net income, net
Net decrease in loans held for sale
Origination of loans held for sale
Increase in accrued interest receivable
(147,257
Decrease in restricted cash and investments - other
(Increase) decrease in other interest-earning assets
Decrease in tax indemnification receivable
Increase in other assets
Decrease in income tax payable, net
Increase in accrued interest payable
Increase (decrease) in payable due to entity that is a subsidiary of Navient
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Total adjustments
Total net cash used in operating activities
Loans acquired and originated
Net proceeds from sales of loans held for investment
Proceeds from claim payments
Net decrease (increase) in loans held for investment
Increase in restricted cash and investments - variable interest entities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities
Total net cash used in investing activities
Brokered deposit placement fee
Net decrease in certificates of deposit
Net increase (decrease) increase in other deposits
Borrowings collateralized by loans in securitization trusts - repaid
Borrowings under ABCP facility
Fees paid on ABCP facility
Excess tax (expense) benefit from the exercise of stock-based awards
Preferred stock dividends paid
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash disbursements made for:
Income taxes paid
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise noted)
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements of SLM Corporation (“Sallie Mae,” “SLM,” the “Company,” “we,” or “us”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SLM Corporation and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries after eliminating the effects of intercompany accounts and transactions. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2016 or for any other period. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Form 10-K”).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries after eliminating the effects of intercompany accounts and transactions.
We consolidate any variable interest entity (“VIE”) where we have determined we are the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity which has both: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
Recently Issued but Not Yet Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On February 25, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, “Leases,” a comprehensive new lease standard which will supersede previous lease guidance. The standard requires a lessee to recognize in its balance sheet assets and liabilities related to long-term leases that were classified as operating leases under previous guidance. An asset will be recognized related to the right to use the underlying asset and a liability will be recognized related to the obligation to make lease payments over the term of the lease. The standard also requires expanded disclosures surrounding leases. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and requires modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends the current stock compensation guidance. The amendments simplify the accounting for the taxes related to stock based compensation, including adjustments to how excess tax benefits and a company's payments for tax withholdings should be classified. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2. Loans Held for Investment
Loans Held for Investment consist of Private Education Loans and FFELP Loans. We use “Private Education Loans” to mean education loans to students or their families that are not made, insured or guaranteed by any state or federal government. Private Education Loans do not include loans insured or guaranteed under the previously existing Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”).
Our Private Education Loans are made largely to bridge the gap between the cost of higher education and the amount funded through financial aid, government loans and customers’ resources. Private Education Loans bear the full credit risk of the customer. We manage this risk through risk-performance underwriting strategies and qualified cosigners. Private Education Loans generally carry a variable rate indexed to LIBOR. As of March 31, 2016, 81 percent of all of our Private Education Loans were indexed to LIBOR. We provide incentives for customers to include a cosigner on the loan, and the vast majority of loans in our portfolio are cosigned. We also encourage customers to make payments while in school.
FFELP Loans are insured as to their principal and accrued interest in the event of default subject to a Risk Sharing level based on the date of loan disbursement. These insurance obligations are supported by contractual rights against the United States. For loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, we receive 97 percent reimbursement on all qualifying claims. For loans disbursed after October 1, 1993, and before July 1, 2006, we receive 98 percent reimbursement on all qualifying claims. For loans disbursed prior to October 1, 1993, we receive 100 percent reimbursement on all qualifying claims.
Loans held for investment are summarized as follows:
Private Education Loans
Deferred origination costs
Allowance for loan losses
Total Private Education Loans, net
FFELP Loans
Unamortized acquisition costs, net
Total FFELP Loans, net
Loans held for investment, net
The estimated weighted average life of education loans in our portfolio was approximately 6.2 years at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Loans Held for Investment (Continued)
The average balance and the respective weighted average interest rates of education loans in our portfolio are summarized as follows:
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Total portfolio
3. Allowance for Loan Losses
Our provision for loan losses represents the periodic expense of maintaining an allowance sufficient to absorb incurred probable losses in the held-for-investment loan portfolios. The evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant changes. We believe the allowance for loan losses is appropriate to cover probable losses incurred in the loan portfolios.
Allowance for Loan Losses Metrics
Beginning balance
Total provision
Net charge-offs:
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Net charge-offs
Loan sales(1)
Allowance:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans in repayment (annualized)(2)
Allowance as a percentage of the ending total loan balance
Allowance as a percentage of the ending loans in repayment(2)
Allowance coverage of net charge-offs (annualized)
Ending total loans, gross
Average loans in repayment(2)
Ending loans in repayment(2)
(1) Represents fair value adjustments on loans sold.
(2) Loans in repayment include loans on which borrowers are making interest only and fixed payments as well as loans that have entered full principal and interest repayment status.
Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)
(2) Loans in repayment include loans on which borrowers making interest only and fixed payments as well as loans that have entered full principal and interest repayment status.
Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”)
All of our loans are collectively assessed for impairment, except for loans classified as TDRs (where we conduct individual assessments of impairment). We modify the terms of loans for certain borrowers when we believe such modifications may increase the ability and willingness of a borrower to make payments and thus increase the ultimate overall amount collected on a loan. These modifications generally take the form of a forbearance, a temporary interest rate reduction or an extended repayment plan. The majority of our loans that are considered TDRs involve a temporary forbearance of payments and do not change the contractual interest rate of the loan. Approximately 22 percent and 23 percent of the loans granted forbearance as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, have been classified as TDRs due to their forbearance status. For additional information, see Note 6, “Allowance for Loan Losses” in our 2015 Form 10-K.
Within the Private Education Loan portfolio, loans greater than 90 days past due are considered to be nonperforming. FFELP Loans are at least 97 percent guaranteed as to their principal and accrued interest by the federal government in the event of default and, therefore, we do not deem FFELP Loans as nonperforming from a credit risk perspective at any point in their life cycle prior to claim payment, and continue to accrue interest on those loans through the date of claim.
At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all of our TDR loans had a related allowance recorded. The following table provides the recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and related allowance for our TDR loans.
Recorded Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance
TDR Loans
The following table provides the average recorded investment and interest income recognized for our TDR loans.
The following table provides information regarding the loan status of TDR loans.
TDR loans in in-school/grace/deferment(1)
TDR loans in forbearance(2)
TDR loans in repayment(3) and percentage of each status:
Loans current
Loans delinquent 31-60 days(4)
Loans delinquent greater than 90 days(4)
Total TDR loans in repayment
Total TDR loans, gross
Deferment includes customers who have returned to school or are engaged in other permitted educational activities and are not yet required to make payments on the loans (e.g., residency periods for medical students or a grace period for bar exam preparation).
Loans for customers who have requested extension of grace period generally during employment transition or who have temporarily ceased making full payments due to hardship or other factors, consistent with established loan program servicing policies and procedures.
Loans in repayment include loans on which borrowers are making interest only and fixed payments as well as loans that have entered full principal and interest repayment status.
The period of delinquency is based on the number of days scheduled payments are contractually past due.
The following table provides the amount of modified loans (which includes forbearance and reductions in interest rates) that became TDRs in the periods presented. Additionally, for the periods presented, the table summarizes charge-offs occurring in the TDR portfolio, as well as TDRs for which a payment default occurred in the relevant period presented and within 12 months of the loan first being designated as a TDR. We define payment default as 60 days past due for this disclosure.
Modified Loans(1)
Payment-
Represents the principal balance of loans that have been modified during the period and resulted in a TDR.
Key Credit Quality Indicators
For Private Education Loans, the key credit quality indicators are FICO scores, the existence of a cosigner, the loan status and loan seasoning. The FICO scores are assessed at origination and periodically refreshed/updated through the loan's term. The following table highlights the gross principal balance of our Private Education Loan portfolio stratified by key credit quality indicators.
Credit Quality Indicators
Credit Quality Indicators:
% of Balance
Cosigners:
With cosigner
Without cosigner
FICO at Origination:
Greater than or equal to 750
Seasoning(2):
1-12 payments
13-24 payments
More than 48 payments
Not yet in repayment
Balance represents gross Private Education Loans.
Number of months in active repayment (whether interest only payment, fixed payment, or full principal and interest payment status) for which a scheduled payment was due.
The following table provides information regarding the loan status of our Private Education Loans. Loans in repayment include loans making interest only and fixed payments as well as loans that have entered full principal and interest repayment status.
Loans in-school/grace/deferment(1)
Loans in forbearance(2)
Loans in repayment and percentage of each status:
Total Private Education Loans in repayment
Total Private Education loans, gross
Private Education Loans deferred origination costs
Total Private Education Loans
Private Education Loans allowance for losses
Private Education Loans, net
Percentage of Private Education Loans in repayment
Delinquencies as a percentage of Private Education Loans in repayment
Loans in forbearance as a percentage of Private Education Loans in repayment and forbearance
The following table provides information regarding accrued interest receivable on our Private Education Loans. The table also discloses the amount of accrued interest on loans greater than 90 days past due as compared to our allowance for uncollectible interest. The allowance for uncollectible interest exceeds the amount of accrued interest on our 90 days past due Private Education Loan portfolio for all periods presented.
Private Education Loan
Total Interest Receivable
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due
Allowance for Uncollectible Interest
4. Deposits
The following table summarizes total deposits at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Deposits - interest bearing
Deposits - non-interest bearing
Interest bearing deposits as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of non-maturity savings and money market deposits, brokered and retail certificates of deposit (“CDs”), and brokered money market deposits (“MMDAs”). Included in these accounts are what we consider to be core deposits from various sources. Our deposit products are serviced by third-party providers. Placement fees associated with the brokered CDs are amortized into interest expense using the effective interest rate method. We recognized placement fee expense of $2.6 million and $2.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Fees paid to third-party brokers related to these CDs were $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. There were no such fees paid in the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Interest bearing deposits at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized as follows:
Qtr.-End Weighted Average Stated Rate(1)
Year-End Weighted Average Stated Rate(1)
(1) Includes the effect of interest rate swaps in effective hedge relationships.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were $251.5 million and $709.9 million, respectively, of deposits exceeding Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. Accrued interest on deposits was $24.6 million and $15.7 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Non-Interest Bearing
Non-interest bearing deposits were $1.0 million and $0.7 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For both periods, these were comprised of money market accounts related to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan account.
5. Borrowings
Outstanding borrowings consist of secured borrowings issued through our term asset-backed securitization (“ABS”) program and our asset-backed commercial paper (“ABCP”) funding facility (the “ABCP Facility”). The following table summarizes our secured borrowings at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Secured borrowings:
Private Education Loan term securitization
ABCP Facility
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Funding Facility
On December 19, 2014, we closed on a $750.0 million ABCP Facility. We retained a 5 percent or $37.5 million participation interest in the ABCP Facility, resulting in $712.5 million of funds available for us to draw under the ABCP Facility. During 2015, we incurred financing costs under the ABCP Facility of approximately 0.40 percent on average on unused borrowing capacity and approximately 3 month LIBOR plus 0.80 percent on outstandings under the ABCP Facility.
On February 25, 2016, we amended and extended the maturity of our ABCP Facility. The amended ABCP Facility is a $750.0 million ABCP Facility, in which we no longer hold a participation interest. As a result, the full $750.0 million is available for us to draw. We hold 100 percent of the residual interest in the ABCP Facility trust. Under the amended ABCP Facility, we incur financing costs of between 0.35 percent and 0.45 percent on unused borrowing capacity and approximately 3 month LIBOR plus 1.00 percent on outstandings. The amended ABCP Facility extends the revolving period, during which we may borrow, repay and reborrow funds, until February 23, 2017. The scheduled amortization period, during which amounts outstanding under the ABCP Facility must be repaid, ends on February 23, 2018 (or earlier, if certain material adverse events occur). At March 31, 2016, $526.5 million was outstanding under the ABCP Facility. At March 31, 2016, $902.0 million of our Private Education Loans were encumbered to support outstandings under the ABCP Facility.
Short-term borrowings have a remaining term to maturity of one year or less. The ABCP Facility's contractual maturity is two years from the date of inception or renewal (one year revolving period plus a one year amortization period); however, we classify advances under our ABCP Facility as short-term borrowings because it is our intention to repay those advances within one-year.
Borrowings (Continued)
Secured Financings at Issuance
Total Issued To Third Parties
Weighted Average Cost of Funds(1)
Weighted Average Life
Private Education:
1 month LIBOR plus 1.53%
Total notes issued in 2015
Total loan amount securitized at inception of the above on-balance sheet term securitization
(1) Represents LIBOR equivalent cost of funds for floating and fixed rate bonds, excluding issuance costs.
Consolidated Funding Vehicles
We consolidate our financing entities that are VIEs as a result of our being the entities’ primary beneficiary. As a result, these financing VIEs are accounted for as secured borrowings. We consolidate the following financing VIEs as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively:
Debt Outstanding
Carrying Amount of Assets Securing Debt Outstanding
Other Assets(1)
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EFF demands radical economic policies for coalition
The EFF in Gauteng says unless the DA agrees to its radical economic policies including that of land expropriation, it does not foresee the two parties forming a coalition. The ANC and the DA are battling it out for control of the Tshwane and Johannesburg metros. The EFF could emerge as the kingmaker if there’s […]
DA will engage other parties for a coalition in Nelson Mandela Bay
DA mayoral candidate in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Athol Trollip says his party does not take the responsibility of taking over the metro lightly. Trollip says he will be engaging smaller parties to form a coalition to govern the metro. “Now we need to possibly look for three or four coalition partners, we’ve spoken […]
ANC retains eThekwini metro lead
With almost 75% of voting districts declared in eThekwini Metro, the ANC is leading with 53.56%, the DA has 30.34% and Independents candidates 3.64% of the vote. The IFP appears to be the main beneficiary of the NFP disqualification. The party took 54% of the vote in Nkandla- the private home of President Jacob […]
ANC concedes defeat in Nelson Mandela Bay
The ANC has conceded defeat to the DA in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. With 98 percent of the votes counted in the municipality, the DA stands at 46-percent to the ANC’s 40-percent. ANC NEC member Jackson Mthembu says they’ve also withdrawn their objection with the IEC in the municipality. Mthembu says, “Yes we did […]
Race for Gauteng tight between ANC and DA
Though the ANC has an overall lead of over 44% in Gauteng with 73% of the votes declared, competition remains tight between the ruling party and the opposition DA in Johannesburg and Tshwane. The ANC has now established a significant lead over its main competitor in the third biggest metro of Ekurhuleni. The ANC is […]
Nail-biting moment for Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg metros
The battle for control of the economic heartland of South Africa remains too close to call in the local government elections with the DA and ANC running neck and neck in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. With 46% of votes declared in Johannesburg, both the DA and ANC have slightly above 42% of the vote. In […]
EFF objects to ward results in Thabazimbi
The EFF has lodged an objection with the IEC regarding the results of ward seven in the Thabazimbi Municipality in Limpopo. The party has requested a re-run of the elections in that ward. Provincial electoral officer Nkaro Mateta says an EFF party agent has made several allegations against the presiding officer. “Then he also alleges […]
We have nothing to hide: IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission says there is nothing sinister about allegations that some political parties were not allowed to be part of the vote counting in Tshwane. It is alleged some parties complained to the IEC that they were excluded from observing vote counting in Tshwane allegedly because the room in which counting was taking […]
The battle for control of the economic heartland of South Africa remains too close for comfort in the local government elections with the DA and ANC running neck and neck in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. With 46% of votes declared in Johannesburg, both the DA and ANC have slightly above 42% of the vote. In […]
Women ward winners in municipalities
With the ANC, DA and EFF competing for seats, SABC Digital News takes a look at the representation of women in the country’s municipalities and among the top three contesting parties. *The following is a map representation of female winners with the current results. The darker shades in colour represent a higher representation of female […]
IEC to announce Nelson Mandela Bay Metro final results on Thursday
The much-contested-for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro results are expected to be declared by Thursday evening. This is according to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, speaking at a media briefing the Results Operations Centre in Pretoria earlier. With 91.3% of the voting districts declared in the metro, the DA is currently leading the polls in […]
EFF likely to be the kingmaker in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The ANC’s ambitions to retain the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro hang in the balance. With 79% of the votes counted in the metro, the DA was leading at 50.13% of the votes with the ANC trailing at 39.07%. The EFF is currently third at 4.78% . If the DA maintains the lead they will wrestle […]
ANC and DA not benefitting from NFP exclusion in KZN
By Michael O’Donovan The Democratic Alliance and African National Congress do not benefit from the exclusion of National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal in this local government elections.With most votes counted it now seems that the level of support for the IFP in KwaZulu Natal increased from 17% of votes cast in 2011 to 28%. This […]
IFP retains Nkandla municipality
The Inkatha Freedom Party has retained the Nkandla Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal by 50.07%. The IFP had won the municipality in the 2011 local government elections but even though the 2014 general elections didn’t have much to do with local government the party’s support seemed to have dwindled to 37%. Going into the 2016 municipal […]
DA maintains control of Langeberg
The Democratic Alliance has retained control of the Langeberg municipality and has even gained significant voter support in the area. The party secured 50.78% of the votes, gaining it 12 of the 23 contested seats. In the last local general elections, the party won the municipality with 47.34 % of the votes. Meanwhile, the African […]
ANC’s breakaway party the kingmaker in Bitou’s hanging municipality
The leadership of the Bitou municipality in the Western Cape lies in the hands of the Active United Front an affiliate of the African National Congress (ANC) breakaway party, the United Front. The AUF was formed by the National Union Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) when it abandoned its alliance with the ANC after being […]
ANC’s control of Gauteng’s three metros under threat
The African National Congress’ (ANC) control of Gauteng’s three big metros is said to be seriously under threat, with the results so far showing the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the lead in Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. In Ekurhuleni the DA is firmly in the lead with just over 50% of the vote, with the African […]
Mashatile praises Gauteng residents for peaceful elections
Gauteng Co-operative Governance MEC Paul Mashatile has thanked Gauteng residents for peaceful elections. Voting proceeded peacefully even in areas considered as hotspots. The run-up to the elections in the province was marred by violent protests in various townships in the Tshwane Metro following the nomination of Thoko Didiza as the African National Congress’s mayoral candidate. […]
ANC KZN confident of victory
African National Congress (ANC) Spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Mdumiseni Ntuli says the party is expecting a decisive victory in the province. As counting continues across the country, political parties are just hours away from realising the fruits of their labour. He says he is confident that the ANC will not only retain areas where it is […]
ANC wins first municipal council as EFF trails far behind
The African National Congress has won the first council of the 2016 local government elections in the Kamiesberg Municipality in the Northern Cape. The ANC won all four wards in the municipality and four seats, while the DA and the EFF have won 2 and 1 PR seats respectively. The municipality had been won by […]
ANC wrestles first ward from DA
The African National Congress has wrestled the first ward of the 2016 local government elections from the Democratic Alliance in the Kamiesberg Municipality in the Northern Cape. While the DA won two of the three voting districts in the ward, the ANC’s 84.28% victory in the other voting district was enough to seal the ward […]
A DA-ANC show as first results trickle in
Results for the 2016 local government elections have started trickling in. As at 21h50, only 81 voting districts out of 22 612 had been counted. The party leading by ward in the Northern Cape and the Free State provinces was the DA while nationally by voting district the ANC was leading the pack. The ANC […]
Peaceful elections show democracy is coming of age: Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says the peaceful nature of the country’s fifth local government elections is a sign that South Africa’s democracy is coming of age. He was speaking after casting his vote at his home village of Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The President was accompanied by his wives Ma-Khumalo, Thobeka Madiba-Zuma and Bongi Ngema-Zuma. President Zuma […]
First voting district results in: DA wins by 45.45%
The results for the first voting district in the 2016 local government elections have been released. Results have been declared for the voting district Mistly Farm at Komga in the Great Kei municipality Three candidates are contesting the ward and they belong to the following parties: ANC: 31.82% DA: 45.45% Independent: 22% Remember that the […]
Already marked ballot papers found in Pretoria
Two suspected incidents of voter fraud were detected and foiled at ward 10 at Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. It is alleged an individual was found in possession of several already marked ballot papers. These form part of a number of incidents in the country where people were caught trying to cheat or violating Electoral Act. […]
Mandla Mandela and family vote in Mvezo
The chief of Mvezo and former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela and his family have braved the chilly weather and voted in Mvezo outside Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Mandela was accompanied by his mother Nolusapho and one of his wives. He says he and his family dedicate this day to all the heroes and heroines who […]
SABC to keep track of voting polls
The SABC has developed an election website which has been tracking all news related to Wednesday’s polls. The website also offers election results as well as analysis and opinion. The SABC News election website, accessible at elections.sabc.co.za, offers election-related news and views, along with on-going updates on voting day and the results counting process. It […]
EFF highlights ballot papers transportation irregularities in F State
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Free State is investigating complaints brought forward by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). They allege there were some irregularities in the transportation of marked ballot papers. “In Metsimaholo – Sasolburg we identified two ballot boxes written ANC on the outside and sealed. Who voted and where? In Mangaung, […]
Didiza confident on retaining Tshwane
The African National Congress (ANC) Tshwane mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza says she’s confident that her party will retain the control of the capital city municipality. Didiza voted earlier on Wednesday at Grootfontein, east of the city, accompanied by local leadership. Tshwane experienced unrest in June after Didiza was announced as mayoral candidate to take […]
President Zuma casts his vote in Nkandla
President Jacob Zuma has cast his vote in the local government elections at Ntoloana Primary School in Nkandla. On Tuesday, he said he was satisfied with the preparedness of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to conduct the municipal elections. He has since authorised the deployment of more than 2 000 SA National Defence Force (SANDF) […]
Buthelezi votes in Mahlabathini
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has on Wednesday morning voted at Buthelezi Traditional Court in Mahlabathini, uLundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The voting station is a stone’s throw away from his KwaPhindangene residence. The voting station has 789 registered voters who are expected to cast their vote. Ward nine where Buthelezi will be […]
Al-Jama throws NFP a lifeline
The National Freedom Party or NFP at Umtshezi in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands – which covers the Estcourt area – says it has reached an agreement with Islamic party Al Jama to contest Wednesday’s municipal election. Al-Jama is contesting the elections at Umtshezi, Stanger, Umdoni and Pietermaritzburg. NFP regional co-ordinator Sizwe Mchunu says this is a […]
Maimane, Mahumapelo and Didiza cast their votes
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane has urged South Africans to turn out in their numbers to vote. He has just cast his vote at his former high school in Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg. “The people at home are the bosses, not the politicians. And therefore this is their right to hire a government or to […]
Parties gunning for Nelson Mandela Bay
Long queues of voters are expected at voting stations in the hotly contested Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday. A number of parties have shown interest in governing the Metro after the elections. In the past few months political leaders have descended on the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro with one goal […]
Zuma to cast his vote in Nkandla
South Africans will soon start voting in the 2016 local government elections. President Jacob Zuma will join millions of people who will be voting across the country. He will cast his vote at Ntoloana Primary School in Nkandla later on Wednesday morning. At least 28 million registered voters are expected to cast their votes in […]
NFP members agree to vote for ANC in KZN
The National Freedom Party (NFP) and the African National Congress (ANC) have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding. It entails that NFP members in KwaZulu-Natal will vote for the ANC in the municipal elections. This comes after branches in at least two municipalities decided to endorse voting for the Democratic Alliance. The […]
Msimang confident that non-ANC-bashing campaign will lead him to victory
The Democratic Alliance’s Solly Msimang says the campaign his team ran in Tshwane will help lead them to victory because it was not focused on bashing the ANC. Msimang, who is the Democratic Alliance (DA) Tshwane Mayoral candidate, was speaking after the party’s walk about at the Results Operations Centre in Tshwane, on Tuesday. “In […]
Maimane defends himself and use of Mandela name
Mmusi Maimane has responded to the criticism levelled against his party for using former President Nelson Mandela as part of theirelection campaign. Speaking at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader says Mandela’s legacy belongs to the world. Maimane says this is a critical election and the […]
EFF tours IEC centre, confident of free and fair elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed confidence in a free and fair poll. Its leader Julius Malema made the comments during a visit to the national Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) centre in Pretoria on Tuesday. IEC chair Vuma Mashinini accompanied Malema on his tour. The party had previously expressed reservations about Mashinini’s appointment. It […]
ANC, DA spent millions on advertising
The two biggest political parties have spent a combined figure of over R50 million to promote their parties on television in an effort to garner more votes. According to media research organisations, the African National Congress (ANC) spent R25 million mainly on free to air channels whilst the Democratic Alliance (DA) used close to […]
DA urges South Africans to go out in their numbers to vote
By Lerato Matlala and Neo Motloung Democratic Alliance National spokesperson Phumzile van Damme has urged South Africans to go and vote in the Local Government Elections on Wednesday. More than twenty six million South Africans have registered to vote in this year’s poll. Van Damme says the DA is ready for elections. “We spent hundreds […]
The fight for NFP votes continues
The contest on who will win the National Freedom Party’s vote and support seems to be on-going. On Tuesday afternoon, Congress of the People (COPE) Spokesperson Dennis Bloem released a statement saying that an agreement has been reached between the provincial chairperson of the NFP, Zikisitha Mlotshwa, and Kenneth Ntola of COPE. It was agreed that […]
Malema slams IEC over complaints submissions
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has slammed the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for allegedly not prioritising complaints submitted by the party. Addressing a press conference at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Pretoria, Malema says the IEC has acted swiftly on complaints against the EFF, but has failed to do the same […]
EFF launches scathing attack on the ANC
By Lerato Matlala and Neo Motloung Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says the African National Congress (ANC) is a party in crisis. Speaking after a tour at the Independent Electoral Commission’s Results Centre in Pretoria, Malema says took a swipe at the ANC’s Thabo Mbeki visit. ANC Gauteng mayoral candidates visited the Former President […]
Voting patterns among young South Africans
In the 2011 Local Government Elections, the youth voter (18 to19 and 20 to 29) turnout stood at 69 % and 48% respectively. These numbers indicate a significantly low participation rate when registration numbers and the actual turnout are viewed in comparison. Busisiwe Khaba, a political science lecturer at Monash South Africa and political analyst, […]
Voters warned against taking selfies
Voters are being strongly warned against taking pictures inside the voting booth or voting stations. During the casting of special votes on Monday, numerous pictures were posted on social media of ballot papers, including those cast by a local DJ and a government official. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) electoral officer in KwaZulu-Natal, Mawethu […]
Second NFP region backs DA in elections
The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday said it had received a second endorsement from the National Freedom Party (NFP), which failed to register for the local government elections. “The DA welcomes NFP Nongoma, and their sitting mayor, Jeremiah Bhekumthetho Mavundla’s endorsement and support of the Democratic Alliance in these local government elections. This follows consultation […]
WATCH: Zuma tours IEC Results Operations Centre
President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Independent Electoral Commission Results Operations Centre in Pretoria. On the eve of the much-anticipated local government elections, President Zuma is also expected to address the media at the centre. Please watch the live stream of the tour on the SABC Digital News YouTube Channel: Meanwhile, President Zuma has […]
Mbeki sheds light on campaign for ANC
Former President Thabo Mbeki says he was unable to campaign for the African National Congress (ANC) because of international work commitments. Mbeki was speaking to the media at his home in Johannesburg after meeting with the ANC’s Mayoral Candidate for the City of Joburg metro, Parks Tau. While he insisted that his vote was a […]
Divisions rise as NFP unclear on which party to support in elections
Divisions are appearing within the National Freedom Party (NFP) over which party to support in Wednesday’s local elections. The NFP, which has its main presence in KwaZulu-Natal, has been disqualified from the vote due to late payment of its deposit. The party leadership is in talks with the African National Congress (ANC) in the province […]
DA welcomes new members ahead of elections
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed about hundred new members from various wards in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.Some of the new recruits claim to have been African National Congress (ANC) supporters who say they are now disappointed by a lack of service delivery. “I previously voted for the ANC with the opinion that maybe, since […]
The IEC candidate list throws up a number of anomalies
Independent candidates are defined as ward candidates who are not on the Proportional Representation list, however, there are also ten instances where independents are listed on the municipalities PR list for a political party.By Michael O’Donovan As the political party they represent on the PR list do not have ward candidates standing in the relevant […]
ANC determined to win back Cape Town
The African National Congress (ANC) has vowed to change the sphere of local government for the better. President Jacob Zuma says they will use lessons learnt in metros that they are governing to improve district municipalities. He was speaking at the ANC Siyanqoba Rally in Johannesburg on Sunday. Zuma says the ANC wants to win […]
DA continues country-wide push for votes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) took its campaign to Mpophomeni outside Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The DA has pulled out all stops in trying to secure victory in the Umngeni Municipality. They conducted a door to door campaign. Some locals complained about lack of service delivery. Vuyokazi Mkhwanazi says with her vote she wants proper service delivery […]
‘Vote IFP’, Buthelezi tells NFP supporters
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi urged National Freedom Party (NFP) supporters to vote for his party. He was speaking at his party’s final rally at Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal, before Wednesday’s local polls. “We understand that they must now choose between forfeiting their vote and lending their support in this elections to the […]
‘EFF is ready to take over from ANC’, Malema
Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the EFF is growing in numbers and is ready to take over from the African National Congress (ANC). He was addressing EFF supporters at Peter Mokhaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Sunday- where the party held its final rally before local elections on Wednesday. “The ANC today is addressing […]
Local govt elections aimed at advancing people power
Local government elections are about advancing people power said African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma. Zuma spoke to thousands of supporters at the ANC’s Siyanqoba Rally at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The local government elections have been widely seen as the most hotly contested since the dawn of democracy. The ANC’s final push for […]
A race for seats on as EFF wrapped its election campaign
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) wrapped up its election campaign at a packed Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in Limpopo with a call on its members to be vigilant on Election Day. EFF leader Julius Malema applauded his supporters and said, “You have put up a good race.” The lead up to Wednesday’s elections has […]
Two more DA councillors defect to ANC
Two more Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors have defected to the African National Congress (ANC) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. A number of DA councillors have left the party in the in the past few months to join the ruling party. Kenneth Koll and Nomakasi Cobo say they are leaving because of alleged racism. Cobo […]
Jovial ANC supporters fill Ellis Park Stadium
Jovial African National Congress (ANC) supporters wearing their party’s colours have filled the Ellis Park Stadium where the party is holding the Siyanqoba Rally – party’s final rally before Wednesday’s local government elections. The #SiyanqobaRally and #VoteANC hashtags are already trending on Twitter with some of the ANC leaders posting pictures of them inside the […]
Social media abuzz as ANC takes campaign to Ellis Park
The hastags #VoteANC and #SiyanqobaRally are trending on Twitter as African National Congress supporters make their way to Ellis Park for the Siyanqoba rally. This is the party’s final push to woo voters ahead of the Local Government Elections on Wednesday. Austin Gege on Twitter says “On the 3rd of August we will #VoteANC. We […]
Heavy police presence ahead of Wednesday’s polls
Police are on high alert ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. This as government strongly warns that it will take tough action against anyone who will attempt to disrupt the polls. Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says there will heavy police presence across the country. He says officers will be assigned to escort IEC officials and […]
EFF hopes to cement its presence
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will on Sunday hold its final rally for the August 3 local government elections at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. It is expecting capacity crowds in the province where it is hoping to cement its presence. The Tshela Thupa rally will mark an end to the organization’s campaign ahead […]
COPE takes final electioneering campaign to Limpopo
The Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota takes his final electioneering campaign to Blouberg area near Mogwadi Limpopo. Hundreds of COPE supporters are expected to fill a community hall at Uitgesig village about 150 kilometers North West of Polokwane. This is as most political parties are wrapping up their electioneering their campaigns ahead […]
Limpopo farm residents want improved service delivery
Some farm residents in Limpopo say they expect municipalities to provide basic service like water and health. Those living and staying at compounds in the Waterpoort area outside Louis Trichardt say councillors should ensure that there are clinics and schools in the farming area. “The party that wins the local elections should provide water, housing […]
ANC makes final push to garner votes
The African National Congress (ANC) will hold its much awaited Siyanqoba rally for the 2016 local elections at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday morning. Party supporters in other four provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and the Free State will be able to watch the live rally at their local […]
EFF pushing hard in Polokwane
With only one day left for political parties to campaign for the municipal elections, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is pushing hard. The party will host its final rally on Sunday at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, one of two provinces where the EFF is the official opposition. And it seems its constituency […]
Zuma appeals to F State farmers to vote for ANC
President Jacob Zuma has appealed to Free State farmers to vote for the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC leader took his campaign to Thaba Nchu on Saturday. Zuma urged farmers to give their workers time off so they can exercise their right to vote in next week’s municipal elections. He also welcomed members […]
SACP’s Nzimande warns members not to be swayed by DA
South African Communist Party (SACP) Secretary General, Blade Nzimande has urged party members not to be swayed by the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) desperate attempt to win votes by claiming former President Nelson Mandela. Nzimande was addressing the SACP’s 95th anniversary at the Lilian Ngoyi Sport Centre in Port Elizabeth. Scores of SACP members braved a cold and […]
Upcoming local government elections ‘already rigged’ – Buthelezi
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi claims the upcoming local government elections have already been rigged. He was reacting to reports of stolen ballot boxes in Soweto. Buthelezi called on his supporters to be vigilant and report any electoral fraud. He was addressing dozens of IFP followers in Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The […]
ANC gears up for final Siyanqoba rally
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is gearing up for its final Siyanqoba rally with some last minute door-to-door campaigning. There was much focus on Tshwane, a highly contested metro. ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa accompanied by Tshwane’s mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza visited Majaneng in Hamanskraal, north of Pretoria on Saturday. Ramaphosa says he’s […]
Defected ANC councillors confident to take Rustenburg municipality
Former African National Congress (ANC) councillors who defected from the party and have formed the Forum for Service Delivery say they are ready to take the Rustenburg Local Municipality from the party. They say they are confident of a convincing win in at least 15 of the 45 wards in Rustenburg, including Marikana. The […]
South Africans must not feel obliged to vote ANC- Maimane
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says South Africans should not feel obliged to only vote for the African National Congress (ANC). He was speaking at the party’s final local government elections rally at Dobsonville stadium in Soweto. The stadium was fully packed with DA supporters. Maimane says South Africans have the right to choose a […]
UCDP campaigns in North West
The United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP) in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality in North West says they plan to re-open abandoned industries in Mogwase should they be elected into power. The party leadership says the industries were built during the Bophuthatswana homeland era. The UCDP conducted door-to-door campaigns in Sanfontein on Saturday. UCDP councilor candidate […]
ACDP takes door to door campaign to Western Cape
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader Kenneth Meshoe says they’re targeting at least five wards in the Drakenstein Municipality at Paarl in the Boland. He embarked on a motorcade and walkabout in the area on Saturday ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. Meshoe has promised residents of the Chicago township in Paarl East better […]
Mantashe campaigns in Tlokwe
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Gwede Mantashe is expected to embark on the party’s final campaign trail in the Tlokwe Municipality in Potchefstroom in the North West on Saturday. His visit to the embattled municipality comes just few days before the 2016 municipal polls. Tlokwe has been in the news since 2013 when independent candidates […]
DA holds final election rally in Soweto
A blue wave has descended on Soweto on Saturday as the DA holds its final rally at the Dobsonville Stadium before the elections. The party is attempting to take the control of Johannesburg from the ANC. The DA spokesperson Phumzile van Damme says, “Our Phetogo closing rally on Saturday in Dobsonville marks the high point […]
APC holds final election rally in Bushbuckridge
The African People’s Convention (APC) has held its final rally at Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. APC’s national head of elections Leonard Hlathi urged residents to vote for the APC to ensure development in communities. Hlathi says the APC needs only five years to bring about change in the entire Bushbuckridge. “So here in Bushbuckridge the […]
ANC is not against black intellectuals: Ramaphosa
The African National Congress (ANC) deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to professionals to demystify the perception that the party is against black intellectuals such as academia. He was addressing the Progressive Professionals Forum in Cape Town as part of a campaign for the next week’s Local Government Elections. Ramaphosa has referred to ANC […]
Zuma defends decision of appointing Des van Rooyan
The African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma has again defended his decision to appoint Des van Rooyan as Finance minister. He was speaking in Bloemfontein where he has started his final campaign trail ahead of Wednesday’s Local Government Elections. President Zuma fired Nhlanhla Nene and replaced him with van Rooyen, a move which sent […]
Political killings not linked to positions: ANC
https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1wLR0qNdh9kgm5woiok6vob9I_lVm70nsnsCnsl2dJDE&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has denied suggestions that the continued killing of its members is a result of squabbles that followed the selection process for the Local Government Elections. At least 14 ANC members who were either branch leaders of regional leaders have been killed since the election campaign period started. The […]
ACDP slams DA’s ‘despicable anti-small parties campaign’
The African Christian Democratic Party has lambasted the Democratic Alliance for its “anti-small parties campaign” and urged the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) to act speedily on the matter. “The ACDP notes the Democratic Alliance (DA) has continued with its despicable anti-small parties campaign,” ACDP national chairwoman Joanne Downs said on Saturday. “It is utterly […]
DA unfazed about Zille, Maimane painting
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will uphold freedom of speech and not take legal action, despite finding offensive a painting of its leaders, commissioned by businessman Kenny Kunene. The party was reacting to a painting that depicts a naked party leader, Mmusi Maimane, pulling a rickshaw – carrying former leader Helen Zille and the […]
ANC will retain Tshwane: Didiza
The African National Congress (ANC) Tshwane mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza says polls predicting an ANC defeat in the metro will be proved wrong. She was speaking at University of South Africa where she was on a campaign for next week’s municipal elections. Didiza maintains that the ANC has enough support to retain Tshwane. “We have […]
Zuma lashes out at Maimane for using Mandela name in campaigning
President Jacob Zuma has told the people of Soweto that former President Nelson Mandela abhorred the Democratic Alliance (DA) and its policies despite them wanting to appropriate him. He was addressing thousands of African National Congress (ANC) supporters at Thokoza Park in Rockville, Soweto on Friday afternoon. Earlier the President led a door-to-door campaign in […]
National Freedom Party case dismissed
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has dismissed a bid by the National Freedom Party (NFP) to contest Wednesday’s municipal election. The NFP filed an application to contest the poll after it was disqualified for failing to pay its deposit. Lawyers representing the NFP have blamed the party’s treasurer for the mishap, saying Xolani Ndlovu tried […]
DA to hold final rally on Saturday in Soweto
The gloves are off in the battle for the city of Johannesburg. In Soweto, South Africa’s largest township, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane campaigned in Chaiwelo, while down the road President Jacob Zuma addressed residents at the Thokoza stadium with the leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema canvassing in Eldorado Park. The […]
UDM campaigns in Nelson Mandela Bay
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa has interacted with residents in Port Elizabeth as the party is on the last push for votes for the August 3rd elections. This is Holomisa’s second visit campaigning in the hotly-contested Nelason Mandela Bay Metro. He held two public meetings in the Ramaphosa informal settlement and Salamntu where […]
Zulu King wishes NFP well in bid to be included in elections
The Zulu King has wished the National Freedom Party (NFP) well as it pursue its bid to be included in next week’s local government election. The country’s fifth biggest political party met with the King on Thursday night ahead of an all-important Electoral Court hearing in Johannesburg on Friday. The outcome has the potential to […]
DA hard at work trying to win voters in E Cape, KZN, Limpopo
The official opposition was hard at work, trying to win voters as the election campaigns start to wind up. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, has paid another visit to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro as part of election campaigning. He addressed a crowd in front of the Red Location Museum in New Brighton, which […]
Malema takes campaign to ANC strongholds
EFF Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema has taken the fight for votes to municipalities considered ANC strongholds. Although the August 3rd election will be the EFF’s first local government poll, Malema is confident his party’s message resonates with residents in rural and township councils. Malema has hit the campaign trail in Refiloe and Hamaanskraal in northern […]
ANC in KZN expels independent candidates
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has expelled its members who have opted to contest the upcoming election as independents. Over 200 Independent candidates have been registered in KwaZulu-Natal. The party says anyone who contests outside of the party is an opponent. Fifty seven independent candidates are set to contest wards in the eThekwini […]
Candidate killings a destabilisation attempt: Ramaphosa
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has described the killing of election candidates as an attempt to destabilise the African National Congress (ANC). He was speaking in Paarl where he was canvassing door to door for the ANC. Ramaphosa says the murders are part of an agenda aimed at derailing the elections. At least 18 people […]
More troubles for ANC KZN leadership
Efforts are afoot to oust the current leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal. Five ANC members from different branches are taking their party to court. They want the Pietermaritzburg High Court to nullify decisions of its 2015 provincial conference. There are 39 respondents, including provincial Chair Sihle Zikalala and his deputy, […]
IFP hands over a house to a destitute family
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has taken his local government election campaign to KwaHlabisa on the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal where he has handed over a house to a destitute family. The Cebekhulu family have received a fully-furnished four-roomed house after living in a dilapidated shack for 20 years. Scores of IFP […]
IEC disqualifies two DA ward candidates in N West
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in North West says it has disqualified two Democratic Alliance (DA) ward candidates in the province. The IEC says the candidates nominations were submitted after the closing date which was on 2, June. The Electoral Operations Manager for the IEC in North West, Nthabiseng Tsipane, says they picked up […]
ACDP takes election campaign to the Mother City
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) will be campaigning in various places across the Mother City over the next couple of days. This is to garner support in the run-up to next week’s local government election. Party President, Kenneth Meshoe, will address supporters on Thursday at an old age home in Kraaifontein. The party has […]
N Cape voters have ‘no knowledge of ANC candidates’
Potential voters in the Northern Cape are expected to go to the polls next week, with no knowledge who the African National Congress (ANC) mayoral candidates are.This after the party failed to announce its final candidates list at a conference recently held at Warrenton, as there were allegedly some disagreements. The Northern Cape remains the […]
IEC launches National Results Centre
The Independent Electoral Commission has officially opened its National Results Operations Centre in Pretoria. The centre will be the focal point for monitoring election results and help promote transparency for the elections. The IEC is calling it an historical contest. There are 204 political parties, 855 independent candidates and 26.3 million registered voters. Electoral Commission […]
ANC in KZN in its final push
It’s exactly a week today to the election and the African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal is in its final push. The party has brought out its top leaders, including ANC NEC member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as it seeks to solidify its support base in the province. “We are trying to win everywhere. I am […]
Family of slain ANC councillor candidate devestated by killing
The brother of slain African National Congress (ANC) councillor candidate Nceba Dywili, said on Wednesday that the family had many questions about the circumstances leading up to his death. Thirty-five-year old Dywili was a councillor candidate for ward 4 (Walmer Township) in Nelson Mandela Bay. He was gunned down by two unknown suspects in Zwide […]
DA rounds up countrywide electioneering campaign
With just under a week to go, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is rounding up its electioneering across the country. The DA took its election campaign to the youth of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro as the party is driving its campaign in the last week leading up to the election. Former DA leader, Helen Zille, addressed […]
ANC candidate councillor gunned down in PE
An African National Congress (ANC) candidate councillor for Ward four in the Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth, has been gunned down on Tuesday night. Police spokesperson, Mncedi Mbombo says Nceba Dywili died in a hail of bullets. “A 40-year-old ward councillor was shot and killed last night at 9pm. It is alleged that he was […]
EFF hopes to win Limpopo
In Limpopo the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it wants to win the Polokwane Municipality. The party made in-roads during the national elections in 2014 and is currently the official opposition in the Limpopo Legislature. Limpopo is EFF leader Julius Malema home province. On Sunday, the African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma raised […]
Job creation top priority for Mashaba as mayor
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Herman Mashabasays job creation will be his first priority should he become Johannesburg Mayor. Mashaba was speaking at the “We can win Joburg” rally at the Joburg City Hall just eight days ahead of the local government election. Hundreds of supporters attended the event where Mashaba was joined by DA leader […]
Fransman saga mirrors ANC’s divisions
Political analyst, Professor Fanie Cloete, says the uncertainty around the future of the Western Cape African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson is an indication of deep divisions in the party. Marius Fransman was asked to step aside earlier this year following allegations of sexual harassment against him. He has approached the Western Cape High Court to […]
DA describes campaign in Mandela metro as successful
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described its election campaign in the Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape as successful. The party has wrapped up its election campaign in the Metro. On Monday, the DA national spokesperson Phumzile van Damme and mayoral candidate Athol Trollip embarked on a campaign in Zwide township. Van Damme says […]
Fransman vows to fight for fair DC procedures
Marius Fransman has vowed to fight for what he terms fair disciplinary procedures. He has approached the Western Cape High Court after the African National Congress (ANC) said he was suspended as the provincial party leader and must face a disciplinary committee. Last Thursday, ANC election head Nomvula Mokonyane said last that Fransman was back […]
Top UDM leader joins ANC
Top United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader in KwaZulu-Natal, Nonhlanhla Nkabinde, has joined the African National Congress (ANC). She is the widow of former UDM strongman Sifiso Nkabinde who was murdered in 1999. Sifiso Nkabinde was instrumental in the introduction of the UDM in the province. Nonhlanhla Nkabinde says her husband would be proud of her […]
IFP launches Sizonqoba campaign in Durban
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has launched the Sizonqoba campaign in Durban. It’s aimed at encouraging more voters to vote for the party on August 3. With just a week to the elections, IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi says victory is certain. He will spend the remaining week travelling by bus to different parts of […]
EFF campaigns in E Cape villages as elections near
With just a week remaining until the local government elections, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Chairperson, Dali Mpofutook the party’s campaign to villages in the Eastern Cape. Speaking during the campaign, Mpofu said his party is not only looking for votes in the urban areas, but will also garner support in rural areas. Wet and cold conditions […]
DA launches Madiba-inspired election slogan
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched its election slogan “Honour Madiba’s dream – vote DA” for next Wednesday local polls. The poster was launched by DA leader Mmusi Maimane and Tshwane Metro DA Mayoral candidate, Solly Msimanga, near the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Maimane says all South Africans should honour former President Nelson Mandela’s vision of […]
Corruption remains a major problem in South Africa: DA
The Democratic Alliance says corruption remains a major problem in the country and many of the party’s candidates are standing up against it. The DA has candidates in all wards across the country. Political parties are winding-up their election campaigns ahead of next week’s local government elections. The DA’s national spokesperson, Refiloe Ntsekhe says they […]
LISTEN: Party’s speak on readiness ahead of LGE 2016
Political parties are ending their campaign election this week after they criss-crossed the country ahead of August 3, 2016. In just five days South Africans will be going to the polls, for the fourth democratic Local General Elections. Party representatives from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and Democratic Alliance (DA) spoke […]
Zuma goes on offensive against opposition parties
President Jacob Zuma launched a scathing attack on opposition parties as he began the final push for votes ahead of next Wednesday’s elections. Zuma told residents of Ga-Seleka village in Lephalale, Limpopo that voting for a opposition party is a wasted vote as they only help the politicians to get parliamentary seats. Zuma left only […]
KZN ANC reprimands new members for burning IFP T-shirts
The African National Congress (ANC) introduced new members, said to be from the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), have been reprimanded for burning the IFP flag and T-shirts at eShowe’s King Dinizulu Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal. They burnt the items in full view of their provincial and regional leaders, amid approval and applause from the crowds. The […]
Malema woos voters in Sasolburg
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander in Chief, Julius Malema, has called on residents of Zamdela Township not to destroy public property. Zamdela in the Free State has seen violent service delivery protests in the past. Malema says residents should rather express their unhappiness through the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections, by voting the EFF […]
DA very confident of winning Nelson Mandela Metro
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says his party has broken racial barriers. Addressing party supporters at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Missionville, Port Elizabeth, Maimane says the party has grown beyond colour and class. Nelson Mandela Bay is in one of the most contested metros in the country and Maimane says he’s confident […]
ANC not shaken by polls – Ramaphosa
The African National Congress (ANC) says it’s not shaken by polls suggesting that it’s losing ground in some of the biggest metros it currently governs. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is confident of victory in Tshwane, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay, where it’s being reported that the party’s rule is seriously being threatened. […]
Zuma takes swipe at opposition parties
President Jacob Zuma has taken a swipe at opposition parties, telling the elderly in a village in Limpopo that they must not waste their votes on them. President Zuma was addressing a packed hall in Ga-Seleka in Lephalale in Limpopo. President Zuma left no one untouched. He accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of being […]
PAC promises to improve lives of Ngqeleni residents
Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) leader, Luthando Mbinda, took his local government election campaign to the rural villages of Ngqeleni in the Eastern Cape. Mbinda says his party is shocked to learn that there are still mud schools and unfinished RDP houses in the area. He believes that the PAC will do better, come in the […]
Political parties continue to campaign for elections
Political parties are continuing with their election campaigns on Sunday, with just ten days to go to the Local Government Elections. President Jacob Zuma will be canvassing for the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo at the village of GaSeleka near Lephalale. His deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa, will be in Tembisa, part of the Ekurhuleni Metro […]
ANC won’t be discouraged by killings in KZN: Sihle Zikalala
KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Sihle Zikalala says the ANC is undeterred by the recent killings of six Councillor Candidates in the province. He was speaking at the funeral of Khanyile Ngobese- Sibisi. Six ANC Councillor Candidates were gunned down in the province recently. With just less than 11 days left before the elections, […]
ANC remains the party of choice: Tokyo Sexwale
The African National Congress (ANC) veterans Tokyo Sexwale and Mavuso Msimanga say despite the problems the ruling party is facing, it remains the party of choice. The ANC is bringing out the big wigs, with just over a week before South Africans go to the polls. The ANC leadership was well-received in Soweto, Johannesburg, with […]
Agang concerned about SA’s high unemployment rate
Agang SA’s President, Andries Tlouamma says his party is deeply concerned about the country’s high unemployment rate. Touamma was speaking at the launch of Agang SA’s manifesto in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria on Saturday. Tlouamma has urged people to vote for Agang SA, as they are prepared to deal with unemployment in the country. He […]
EFF can change the lives of voters: Malema
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says his party will need only five years to change the lives of people if voted into power. Malema was addressing residents at Seshego outside Polokwane in Limpopo. He says they will build quality houses for disadvantaged people. Malema has taken the party’s electioneering campaign to his home […]
ANC wants Trollip investigated by SAHRC
The African National Congress (ANC) has asked the Human Rights Commission to revisit a ruling, that it will not pursue an investigation into alleged human rights abuses against Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate for the Nelson Mandela Metro, Athol Trollip. Trollip had been accused of abuses against workers on the family farm at Bedford in […]
APC promises to end bucket toilet system in F State
Leader of the African People’s Convention (APC) ,Themba Godi, says if his party wins the Metropolitan municipality of Mangaung in the Free State, they will focus on doing away completely with the bucket toilet system. Godi was addressing members of the APC and potential voters in Botshabelo, east of Bloemfontein. He says the bucket toilet […]
Fransman on a campaign trail in Cederberg
Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape, Marius Fransman, is on the campaign trail at Citrusdal in the Cederberg Municipality ahead of the August 3 Local Government Elections. Fransman says he is addressing the residents as the leader of the party in the province. Fransman made a surprise appearance at an […]
People need councillors who are incorruptible: Sexwale
African National Congress (ANC) heavyweight Tokyo Sexwale says it is very important for people to have councillors or leaders who are incorruptible and people centred. Sexwale, party veteran Mavuso Msimang, Gauteng Chairperson Paul Mashatile and Johannesburg Mayoral candidate Parks Tau are on a door-to-door campaign in Molapo in Soweto. Sexwale says they are leaving nothing […]
DA lays charges against Radebe
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against African National Congress (ANC) NEC member and Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, in East London under the Schools Act. Local DA leader Kevin Mileham accuses Radebe of illegally campaigning on school premises during school hours. He alleges that Radebe entered and campaigned at Lumanyano Primary […]
NDP is not a solution to SA’s inequality: EFF
The National Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Dali Mpofu, says the National Development Plan (NDP) is a dead end in finding a solution to South Africa’s crisis of inequality. Mpofu was speaking at a seminar hosted by the party for professionals in Sandton Johannesburg on Friday night. Ahead of the local government, the party […]
ANC expects thousands to attend PE rally
The African National Congress (ANC) says it is expecting close on 40 000 people to attend the party’s final regional rally at Zwide in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Siyanqoba Rally at the Dan Qeqe stadium as the ANC tries to retain control of the Nelson Mandela Bay […]
Midvaal Mayor denies neglecting townships
Midvaal Municipality Mayor Bongani Baloyi has dismissed allegations levelled against him by protesters at Sicelo Informal Settlement at Meyerton in the Vaal Triangle.They’ve accused him of neglecting townships and focusing only in urban areas. However, Baloyi says there’s a third force behind the ongoing protests, saying there is service delivery in the area. He says […]
NFP receives life line for LGE 2016
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has been offered a lifeline. The party has been given a chance by the Electoral Court to make a fresh presentation about why they failed to pay their election registration fee. This led to the Electoral Court excluding the party from participating. On July 29 the party will make […]
DA accuses Zuma of sparking racial fears
The DA has accused President Jacob Zuma of trying to spark racial fear in order to win his party votes in next month’s elections. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused President Jacob Zuma of trying to spark racial fears to win his party votes in next month’s elections. The opposition also condemned the African […]
EFF to restore the dignity of blacks: Malema
The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, on Friday continued with his election campaign in different parts of Limpopo while the EFF National Chairperson was in the Eastern Cape. In a final push by the Malema he visited several wards in the vast Moletji region. The district is made up of more than […]
ANC’s Kodwa lashes out at DA
African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Zizi Kodwa says statements made by President Jacob Zuma about the Democratic Alliance (DA) during campaigns, only reflect on its history. The DA has accused the President of trying to spark racial fears to win his party votes. During a rally in the Western Cape on Thursday, President Zuma […]
Didiza promises to work with taxi operators
The Tshwane Mayoral candidate for the African National Congress (ANC) Thoko Didiza has promised to prioritise the needs of the taxi operators should she assume office after the August 3 municipal elections. Didiza was speaking during her meeting with taxi bodies South African National Taxi Council Organisation (SANTACO) and Local Taxi Association (LTA) in […]
DA promises to improve financial management in Tubatse
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial leader in Limpopo, Jacques Smalle says if his party can be voted into power at the Greater Tubatse Municipality in Burgersfort, they will implement the turnaround strategy to assist the municipality do well financially. Smalle was in Tubatse lobbying voters ahead of next month’s municipal elections. The DA wants […]
ANCYL takes campaign to Bloemfontein streets
Traffic in the Bloemfontein CBD has come to a standstill as African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President, Collen Maine, leads an election campaign event in the city centre. He is accompanied by local leadership and supporters. They are handing out T-shirts and pamphlets to people. Maine says they are campaigning for the party and […]
Limpopo ANCYL dissatisfied with provincial mayoral candidates
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in Limpopo is holding a media briefing on Friday to express its dissatisfaction with the selection of the ruling party’s mayoral candidates in the province. The League is at loggerheads with the ANC’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC.) It wants its leader, Vincent Shoba, to be a mayoral candidate […]
Two DA Tlokwe councillors join ANC ahead of elections
Two Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors from the Tlokwe municipality in the North-West have joined the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of next month’s Local Government Elections. The Potchefstroom based council is expected to be closely contested between the ANC and the DA. It has made headlines in the past two years, with independent candidates in […]
New DA system aims to rectify lack of woman mayoral candidates
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape says it is in the process of putting systems in place to promote women representation as mayoral candidates. Less than a third of the DA’s mayoral candidates in the Western Cape for next month’s Local Government Elections are women, seven women out of 24 mayoral candidates. DA […]
ANC NEC to campaign in Nelson Mandela Bay over weekend
The entire National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) is heading towards the Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape this weekend ahead of the final push towards winning the metro in this highly contested race. The party’s National Chairperson Baleka Mbete and NEC members Fikile Mbalula and Zizi Kodwa are all […]
ACDP to lodge complaint against DA with IEC
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the Western Cape says it will lodge a complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) against the Democratic Alliance (DA) for alleged breach of the electoral code of conduct. The DA has sent SMSes to voters claiming that a vote for smaller parties was a wasted vote. The ACDP’s complaint […]
DA promises job friendly cities
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says vigorous small business development is the only effective strategy to address the high unemployment rate among the youth in the country. The party took to Mamelodi in Pretoria where its leader, Mmusi Maimane, outlined the plan for job friendly cities. The DA emphasized that the document aims to improve small […]
Zille on a campaign trail at Karatara village
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille is on the Democratic Alliance campaign trail in the small forest village of Karatara near Sedgefield in the Southern Cape. She is being accompanied by Knysna Mayor Georlene Wolmarans and Speaker Eleanor Bouw-Spies. Zille says the town could soon be on the tourism map with the planned Plett to Cape Town […]
Tight security at Phillip Plaza Mall ahead of Zuma visit
There is a tight security at Phillip Plaza Mall on the Cape Flats as President Jacob Zuma is expected to embark on a walk about in the mall campaigning for the African National Congress. Security personnel are keeping a watchful eye on all vehicles entering the mall. Zuma is in Cape Town on Thursday on […]
ANC is going into elections reeling in pain: Zikalala
KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson Sihle Zikalala says the ANC is going into these elections reeling in pain. He says three of its ward candidates have been killed in what is perceived to be political killings in the province. Two of the three murdered party ward candidates were females. Zikalala says, “ I wish […]
Parties increase campaigns as elections near
With local government elections two weeks away, parties have increased their campaigns across the country. Campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal midlands, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi raised concerns about the ongoing political killings in the province. He addressed supporters at Ixopho, where his party welcomed more than 100 members from the African National Congress (ANC). […]
Land reform makes poor Zimbabweans better off than S Africans: Malema
Zimbabwe’s land reform, which involved the seizure of land from white farmers, may have left the country in an economic bind, but Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) leader Julius Malema says black Zimbabweans are better off than their South African counterparts. Malema, who is campaigning for the 3 August 2016 local government elections, made the remarks […]
Madikizela-Mandela confident that ANC will win elections
African National Congress (ANC) veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is confident that the party will win in the Local Government Elections in August. Addressing the media at her home in Soweto, Madikizela-Mandela said the ANC has gone through worse periods and survived. Gauteng ANC leaders paid her a visit as part of their election campaigning. Madikizela-Mandela urged […]
ANC slams killing of KZN candidates
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says the killing of its candidates will give unfair advantage to other parties during the municipal elections. The party’s ward candidates in Harding on the south coast, Bongani Skhosana, and Khanyisile Ngobese-Sbisi in Ladysmith in the Midlands, have become the latest casualties of the alleged political killings in […]
Political killings: The numbers
Reports state that there are a total of 16 politically motivated killings that occurred in 2016. Most, if not all of these deaths have affected the ruling ANC. In a statement released following the latest killings on July 18 of two ANC members, the party said: “The killings are a well-planned calculated thing which is […]
ANC continues countrywide campaigning
The governing party continued with campaignsacross the country on Tuesday. The African National Congress (ANC) was on the charm offensive, as the drive to win votes hits the home stretch. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe’s door to door campaign hit Mthatha. A lack of electricity and proper sanitation were some of the most pressing issues. “Electricity […]
DA maintains presence in Nelson Mandela Bay
DA leader Mmusi Maimane returned to Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape as the party ramps up its campaign to attract votes in this highly contested metro. Maimane went to Walmer Township where he launched the DA’s “cities delivering better services” paper. The DA says it were to be voted into power, it would […]
Madibeng opposition parties taking advantage of water crisis
From corruption allegations, dirty undrinkable water, raw sewage flowing in some areas to unending protests over service delivery this defines the North-West based Madibeng Municipality, west of Pretoria. The municipality made headlines during violent protests in what was termed the ‘Battle for Water” two years ago which left three people dead and a police officer […]
DA set to win Nelson Mandela Bay: Maimane
The DA leader Mmusi Maimane says the party has prepared well and is set to win the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in next month’s municipal elections. Leader @MmusiMaimane arrives in Zwide, NMB. Shake, Zwide! Shake! #VoteForChange ? pic.twitter.com/Ngs8v2D2Ar — Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) July 19, 2016 He has spent more time in Nelson Mandela in past […]
SACP kicks off election campaign in Saldanha Bay
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has kicked off its election campaign in Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast to garner votes for the ANC in the local government elections. Provincial spokesperson Masonwabe Sokoyi says they will interact with residents of the area and hold a rally this afternoon. He says communities in the […]
Political killings ploy to intimidate and demoralise: ANC
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it believes the current spate of killings in the province is a ploy to intimidate and demoralise its candidates and volunteers ahead of next month’s local government elections. More than ten ANC members and leaders have been killed this year. On Monday, two of the party’s ward candidates were gunned […]
Another ANC official shot dead in KZN
Another African National Congress (ANC) ward candidate has been shot dead, this time at Harding in southern KwaZulu-Natal. Bongani Skhosana was transporting scholars in his mini bus when unknown gunmen opened fire, killing him in full view of the children. Skhosana is the fifth ANC candidate to be killed during the election period. In June, […]
Political campaigns focus on youth development
With three weeks to go before the elections political parties are launching the final phase of their campaigns to woo voters. In his trip to Laudium in Pretoria, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane expressed a need for a narcotics centre to combat drug abuse. “What we need here is a narcotics unit that will come […]
Mbete takes ANC campaign to Rustenburg
The African National Congress (ANC) national chairperson, Baleka Mbete, is expected to take her party’s election campaign to the fiercely contested, Rustenburg Local Municipality. Political bigwigs have been frequenting the mineral-rich council, as next month’s local elections approach. Mbete and her party members will visit Freedom Park in Rustenburg. It is the same area […]
EFF confident of winning seats in North West
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national secretary, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says she’s confident that her party will win seats in most North West municipal councils. She was campaigning in Welgeval village near Moruleng in the Moses Kotane Municipality. The party has been sending its senior members including the President Julius Malema, to the province to […]
Zikalala warns ANC candidates against ‘relocating’
The African National Congress (ANC) has strongly warned its candidates that they will be removed from being party councillors if they relocate from their wards after being elected. This weekend the ANC deployed its heavy weights including the Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to KwaZulu-Natal to garner support ahead of […]
Motlanthe, Kathrada join ANC campaign in Gauteng
Party stalwarts have called on African National Congress (ANC) public representatives to enhance the prestige of the party through accountability and integrity. Former president Kgalema Motlanthe and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada joined the ANC on the campaign trial in Gauteng. Advocate George Bizos was expected to join the pair, but couldn’t make it because […]
IFP leader woos Durban voters
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has called voters to trust his party during the local government elections. He was on a campaign trail around Lindelani and KwaMashu, north of Durban. Ululation and excitement was overwhelming from residents as he waved from a convertible vehicle in a convoy. Buthelezi’s first stop was […]
EFF claims inconsistencies on voters roll
The Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) in the Southern Cape claims it has noted discrepancies on the voters’ roll in the region. The party’s regional election coordinator, Laetitia Arries, says hundreds of people at George are registered in voting districts where they do not live. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has addressed problems that […]
Khoisan Revolution party launches manifesto in Upington
New political party the Khoisan Revolution has unveiled its manifesto in Upington in the Northern Cape. The party’s focus is on the poor and cultural development. A new player on the political scene, it is taking up the cudgels on behalf of the poor. The party wants informal settlements eradicated and replaced with 3 bedroom homes. It […]
IFP campaigns in Limpopo
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is campaigning in traditionally African National Congress-dominated rural areas of Limpopo ahead of local government elections. The party’s National Chairperson, Blessed Gwala conducted a door-to-door campaign at Madombidzha, Magau and Rathidili. The campaign comes ahead of party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s visit to Louis Trichardt next week. Gwala says the IFP is […]
No other alternative to the ANC: Kathrada
African National Congress struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada went on an election campaign in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg carrying a message of volunteerism. Party leaders including Joburg Mayor Parks Tau, Ministers Jeff Radebe, Malusi Gigaba and former President Kgalema Motlanthe were in the area to woo votes for an election which is billed as […]
Freedom was achieved but people are not free – Maimane
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says freedom was achieved in 1994 but people are still not free as there’s still unemployment and hunger. Maimane quoted Mandela on a number of occasions while campaigning for the upcoming local government elections at the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality in Mthatha. A few years ago the jailed King- Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo– […]
EFF councillor candidates oldest and youngest in Aug elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has on its list of approved Councillor candidates for the August local elections, the oldest and the youngest people to be contesting. At 90, Arnold Mthuthuzeli, a councillor candidate for EFF in a ward in the Mbizana Eastern Cape is the oldest candidate to contest the August local elections. According […]
ANC criss-crosses Eastern Cape ahead of elections
The African National Youth League (ANCYL) Secretary General, Njabulo Nzuza, says he is confident that the ANC will win most municipalities in the upcoming local government elections. The Youth League has been canvassing in Mdantsane near East London in support of the ANC’s drive to retain control of the Buffalo City Metro. The delegation visited […]
DA tells Mpumalanga residents to vote for them
Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson, Refiloe Ntsekhe has called on residents of Emakhazeni in Mpumalanga to make a wise choice and vote for them in the local government elections. She spent Friday morning at Machadodorp, garnering up support from locals. Ntsekhe says the DA will perform better than expected. “You know, everywhere that I have been […]
DA to lay criminal charges against Ekurhuleni mayor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will lay criminal charges against Ekurhuleni mayor Mondli Gungubele and city manager Khaya Ngema for the alleged irregular awarding of 285 tenders worth over R7 billion. Some of the tenders include a new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system and the procurement of water meters. The DA has also accused the […]
IFP denies sabotaging NFP participation in municipal polls
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has denied allegations that it paid a National Freedom Party (NFP) official R6 million to delay paying a deposit to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). IFP leader, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, spoke out during a visit to Empangeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast as part of his election campaign. The […]
Zuma urges Tlokwe residents not to relocate before elections
The African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma has called on the people of Tlokwe not to relocate until after the local government elections. He made the call on Thursday in Potchefstroom where he took his party’s election campaign. President Zuma says if people were to relocate to other areas, the address saga and legal battles […]
Disadvantaged communities have shown confidence in the DA:Maimane
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has brought the party’s campaign back to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape. The party is going all-out in its drive to be victorious in the fiercely contested Metro in the upcoming local government elections. Maimane says disadvantaged communities in the townships of Port Elizabeth have […]
ANC welcomes 40 DA members in Northern Cape
Some 40 Democratic Alliance (DA) members in the Northern Cape have broken ranks, and joined the African National Congress (ANC). The party welcomed the new members, including a former councillor, Charles Tieties, the councillor who has defected from the DA. Most of them are from the Khomani San. However, at the August 3rd elections the […]
FF Plus’s Mulder makes first visit in Nelson Mandela Metro
With just less than three weeks to go to the local government election, the Freedom Front Plus’ (FF Plus) Pieter Mulder, made his first visit to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. All eyes are on the metro with both the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) confident of winning the metro outright. […]
Mantashe takes ANC’s election campaign to the N Cape
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe has taken the ruling party’s elections campaign to Richmond in the Northern Cape. Mantashe urged voters to continue supporting the party and encouraged them to come out in their numbers on August 3rd and vote for the ANC. Richmond falls under the Ubuntu Municipality, a poor municipality which […]
Opposition parties do not have what it takes to lead SA: Zuma
President Jacob Zuma has taken a swipe at leaders of the Congress of the People (COPE) Mosiuoa Lekota, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema and United Democratic Movement (UDM) General Bantu Holomisa, saying their parties do not have what it takes to lead South Africa. President Zuma was addressing scores of African National Congress (ANC) […]
COPE re-establishes itself ahead of elections
After weathering its leadership battles Congress of the People (COPE) is trying to re-establish itself and go into the local elections, much stronger. Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota was on the campaign trail at the Tudor shaft informal settlement in Randfontein, West Rand. The people there say they are a forgotten […]
ANC continues campaign trail in Limpopo
African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson, Baleka Mbete continued with her party’s election campaign in Limpopo. She conducted a door-to-door campaign at the extension 44 informal settlement outside Polokwane. Residents of the informal settlement complained about lack of water, sanitation and jobs among other things. They say the ANC remains their political home but their loyalty to the […]
Democratic Alliance continues campaign in Mpumalanga, Limpopo
The Democratic Alliance (DA) took its election trail to Mpumalanga and Limpopo. DA national spokesperson Phumzile Van Dammecampaigned at Limpopo villages while the party’s Mpumalanga team wooed potential voters in Barberton. The DA leaders interacted with villagers and also visited a family whose home was gutted by fire. The party donated 20 bags of cement to […]
Damaging of election posters persists in Limpopo
Vandalism of political posters and placards remains a problem, 20 days ahead of the municipal elections. Posters, including those of the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, continue to be vandalised in some parts of Limpopo province. In the Thohoyandou area, banners and posters bearing the face of President Jacob Zuma have been vandalised […]
Holomisa urges voters to vote for change
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa has urged voters to assess the performance of their local government and vote for change. Holomisa was on the campaign trail in Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. With three weeks to go, political parties are stepping up their campaigns. Holomisa told a crowded hall in Dutywa that […]
DA eyes more municipalities in Western Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has its eyes set on the few municipalities it does not control in the Western Cape. DA national leader, Mmusi Maimane and the party’s provincial leader, Patricia de Lille, took their election campaign to the Garden Route town of Mossel Bay on Tuesday, with issues of service delivery, unemployment, housing […]
ANC unfazed by opposition’s coalition in Madibeng- Peters
African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) member and Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters says the ANC is not fazed by opposition parties thinking that they can unseat the party or form coalitions after local government elections. Peters says the ANC will still run the Madibeng Local Municipality after the poll and all the challenges raised by […]
ANC week-long Polokwane campaign in full swing
African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson Baleka Mbete and Limpopo Chairperson Premier Stanley Mathabatha have been campaigning and distributing party T-shirts from as early as Tuesday morning at the Polokwane taxi rank. The programme is part of a build up to the provincial ANC Siyanqoba rally to be held at the Peter Mokaba Stadium this weekend. […]
IEC slams removal of DA placards in Limpopo
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has condemned the removal of election campaign posters and placards of political parties. People wearing African National Congress T-shirts in Ga-Sekororo outside Polokwane in Limpopo were seen removing Democratic Alliance placards. Limpopo Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta says political parties are aware of the seriousness of such offences. “As the IEC […]
DA condemns removal of its placards in Limpopo
While political parties prepare for the 3rd of August local government elections, some are faced with the challenge of their election posters being removed. This has seen posters of certain political parties being replaced by those of rival political parties. Some of the placards and banners are also getting vandalised. People wearing African National […]
EFF will be a big player in the coming elections: Malema
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says he is confident that his party will do well in most municipalities around the country. Malema was campaigning in Munsieville on Gauteng’s West Rand. The EFF leader was warmly received in Mogali City. Addressing supporters Malema lamented the challenges of service delivery that often leads to protests […]
COPE,IFP out in full force in Gauteng ahead of Local Government Elections
Smaller parties were out in full force to garner support for the upcoming local government elections. The Congress of the People (COPE) took its campaign to Alexandra township in Johannesburg. Party leader, Mosiuoa Lekota, flanked by party supporters, went door-to-door near Alexandra’s Women’s Hostel. The party that performed dismally in the 2014 elections is hoping […]
ANC top guns wrap up the weekend’s election campaigning
The African National Congress (ANC) top guns, ranging from ministers to the party’s chief whip in Parliament Jackson Mthembu, have wrapped up their party’s campaign in the Buffalo City Metro confident of a victory. Mthembu says the party hopes to gain wards currently under opposition parties. He says feedback from local residents is positive. “There […]
DA says engagement is the solution to ending violence at Glebelands
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has taken its campaign to the troubled Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi ahead of next month’s Local Government Elections. Over 60 people have been killed over the past two years at the hostel. KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Zwakele Mncwango says they are constantly engaging with municipal and government officials in an attempt to […]
UDM welcomes former DA councillor in PE
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has welcomed a former Democratic Alliance (DA) PR councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro from Uitenhage ahead of the municipal elections. Xolisile Klaas says he chose the UDM because of its policies. “UDM is a good political party. UDM is going to be in power and it has good […]
Didiza’s Ekangala campaigning gets mixed reactions
African National Congress (ANC) Tshwane mayoral candidate, Thoko Didiza, and her group have received mixed reactions during their door-to-door campaign in Ekangala near Bronkhorstspruit in Pretoria. When handing out ANC t-shirts, some residents refused to accept a t-shirt with President Jacob Zuma’s face on it, and demanded one with former President Nelson Mandela’s face. Many people complained about […]
Three weeks to go until LGE 2016
With just three weeks to go until the August 3 poll, political parties are pulling out all the stops to woo voters. In the Western Cape, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) took to the streets of Philippi on the Cape Flats. The UDM’s Nqabayomzi Kwankwa says: “They hear on a daily basis that resources are […]
ANC steps up a gear in Nelson Mandela Metro
Tensions have been high in Nelson Mandela Bay over the past few weeks because of unhappiness with the African National Congress (ANC) candidate lists in certain wards. There was, however, no evidence of this on Saturday when the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula, Minister Pravin Gordhan and Mayoral candidate Danny Jordaan went door-to-door ahead of the August […]
People want ANC to lead: Ramaphosa
People in Rustenburg want the African National Congress (ANC) to continue to lead, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday. “The people want the ANC to continue to work and lead them. We are happy because on August 3 [municipal elections] we will bury all other parties,” he said while on the campaign trail in […]
Motlanthe garners ANC support in Soweto
Former African National Congress (ANC) deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe has joined in on a campaign to drum up support for the ruling party ahead of August 3rd local government elections. Motlanthe and Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Paul Mashatile are in Soweto to speak to communities about the challenges that the residents there face. It is for […]
Township economy plays a major role:DA
Democratic Alliance leader (DA), Mmusi Maimane says township economy plays a major role in addressing the jobs scarcity question. Maimane met with the business community at Walmer Township in Port Elizabeth, as part of the DA’s campaign to win the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. Maimane says small businesses must be supported in order to create […]
Political parties disrupt Ligwalagwala FM broadcast
A current affairs outside broadcast programme by the SABC’s Ligwalagwala FM radio station had to be cut short after it was disrupted by participating political parties. The programme was broadcasting from the Mapulaneng Hall in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. A member of the Bushbuckridge Residents Association (BRA) alleges that his vehicle was also tampered with. BRA […]
ANC continues campaign trail in Eastern, Northern Cape
The African National Congress’ (ANC) election campaign continued in the Eastern Cape on Friday. The party’s National Executive Council (NEC) member Rejoice Mabudafhasi wooed voters at Mdantsane in the Buffalo City Metro. The township is widely considered an ANC home but it is grappling with tensions around candidates lists. Party leaders listened to the […]
KZN Premier, parties take tough stance on political killings
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu is calling on political party leaders to take charge and help end political killings in the province. Addressing political parties in Durban on Friday, Mchunu says the leaders must help change the province’s image of being notorious for political violence. As tensions simmer in the province political leaders on Friday […]
NFP marches to have party included in elections
Scores of NFP supporters have taken to the streets of Paul-Pietersburg marching to the local municipal offices demanding that the party be included in the August 3rd municipal elections. The party was disqualified by the IEC to contest the upcoming elections after it failed to pay a deposit fee of four-hundred and ninety thousand […]
DA files complaint against Tau, ANC election ads
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) against Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau over advertisements that the party says shamelessly promote Tau and the African National Congress (ANC). The party has accused Tau of spending over R15 million on newspaper adverts in April, May and July this […]
Malema blames mining companies for high levels of poverty
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says mining companies operating in the Rustenburg area are responsible for high levels of poverty and unemployment. He criticised the ruling party for failing to hold these companies accountable for abiding by the dictates of the mining charter. Malema concluded his week-long election campaign on Thursday […]
ANC rejects Ipsos survey prediction of loss in Tshwane
The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected the election survey of the Independent Research Company, Ipsos, which predicts that the party may lose Tshwane in next month’s local government polls. Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe dismissed the surveys as misleading, as they always predicts the ANC to lose on the eve of the elections. He was […]
IFP in Durban to lay complaint against NFP over alleged attack
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has laid a complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) after its members were allegedly attacked by National Freedom Party (NFP) supporters. Tensions between the two rival parties are high. The NFP accused the IFP of being behind a plot to sabotage it. This comes […]
‘DA will listen to our cries’ – Residents of Refiliwe township
With elections campaigning hotting up, a number of African National Congress (ANC) members and supporters at Refiliwe township in Cullinan east of Pretoria, have reportedly crossed the floor to join the Democratic Alliance (DA). They were welcomed by DA Tshwane Mayoral candidate Solly Msimang. The DA is dissatisfied with the lack of progress in the […]
Mogalakwena Municipality to have 5th mayor in 5 years
The embattled Mogalakwena local municipality in Limpopo will have its fifth mayor in a period of five years if the African National Congress (ANC) wins the local government elections on August 3. The outgoing mayor, Malesela Sebatjane, will vacate the position to pave a way for Andrina Matsemela, an ANC mayoral candidate. The municipality has been […]
UDM promises to improve infrastructure in E Cape
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa has promised to improve infrastructure and create more jobs if his party is voted into power in King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality in Mthatha. Holomisa was speaking during an election campaign in Mpheko village. He says all problems will be tackled if his party is given an opportunity to […]
Buthelezi pleads with NFP to give “real” reasons behind failure to pay IEC deposit
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has called on National Freedom Party (NFP) leaders to reveal the real reasons behind their failure to pay their election deposit on time. NFP leaders have accused the IFP of orchestrating their demise after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) disqualified the NFP from participating in the 3 […]
ANC takes its election campaign to Ekurhuleni
The African National Congress’ (ANC) election campaign focused on Ekurhuleni on Wednesday. ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe flanked by the outgoing Ekurhuleni mayor Mondli Gungubele and mayoral candidate, Mzwandile Masina visited the home of Africa’s biggest airport, OR Tambo International Airport. Ekurhuleni is the biggest international entry point into the continent. It is also regarded […]
UDM campaigns in Mpheko Village
United Democratic Movement (UDM) president, Bantu Holomisa, has taken the party’s election campaign to Mpheko Village outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. He told villagers that it’s time to punish the ruling party – for what he calls poor service at the polls. The UDM used to control the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality. It […]
IFP urges NFP to stop using it as pretext for violence
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has accused the National Freedom Party (NFP) of using his party as a pretext for violence. This comes after a shop belonging to an IFP supporter was torched at Nongoma on Wednesday afternoon. The NFP is accusing the IFP of being responsible for the NFP’s disqualification from participating […]
ANC supports NFP’s decision to appeal its exclusion
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it supports the National Freedom Party’s (NFP’s) decision to exhaust all legal processes to contest in the August 3 local government elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) disqualified the NFP after it failed to deposit the registration fee on time. Addressing the media in Durban, the ANC […]
Maimane says DA has the right to use Madiba’s voice
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane insists his party is well within its rights to use the voice of former President Nelson Mandela in its election advertisement. Maimane responded to a call by the former president’s grandson and African National Congress (ANC) MP Mandla Mandela that the DA takes down its YouTube video. The advertisement […]
EFF ready to govern stressed Tlokwe municipality
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it is ready to govern the beleaguered Tlokwe Local Municipality in Potchefstroom. EFF leader Julius Malema is on a three day election campaign trail in the North West Province. Malema says his party is willing to work with the Tlokwe Independent candidates and all the other parties in Tlokwe, […]
N West disgruntled party members form new party ahead of elections
Disgruntled members of political parties in Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality in the North West say they have resorted to form a new party to contest upcoming local government elections. This new political formation called A re Ageng Afrika (Let’s build Africa) came about after concerns by their communities were not allegedly taken into consideration by […]
Debate continues over DA’s use of Madiba’s voice
Debate continues to rage over the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) use of Nelson Mandela’s voice in an election advertisement broadcast on YouTube. Madiba’s grandson, Chief Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, earlier condemned the ad and said the DA should have used the voices of Tony Leon and Helen Zille. The DA said in response that the iconic former […]
Two injured following NFP protest
Two people have been injured after police used rubber bullets to disperse a large crowd of people clad in National Freedom Party (NFP) colours at uLundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal. This comes a day after their party was ruled out of the local government elections next month. The NFP supporters were barricading the entrance to uLundi. […]
President Zuma to woo Tshwane voters
The African National Congress (ANC) campaign to retain control of Tshwane Metro will be bolstered by the visit of President Jacob Zuma to several townships in the area on Tuesday. This is his first visit to the townships since the outbreak of violence last month after National Executive Council (NEC) member, Thoko Didiza, was announced […]
Political parties pulling out all the stops to get votes
South Africa’s political parties are pulling out all the stops to get votes. With only four weeks left to the elections it was a hectic weekend for the ruling party, African National Congress (ANC). Both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have descended on the Eastern Cape on Monday. President […]
Maimane on campaign trail in Nelson Mandela Bay
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane was hot on the campaign trail again in Nelson Mandela Bay. Following on his visit to the city last week, on Monday he concentrated his efforts in the Motherwell area. The DA believes Motherwell to be an important stop on the campaign trail. They say the area has been neglected […]
Credibility of elections hangs in balance – Lekota
The Congress of the People (Cope) says the credibility of next month’s local government elections hangs in the balance following revelations by former SABC Acting CEO Jimi Matthews. Matthews confessed in an interview over the weekend that SABC management decided not to cover the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the run-up to the 2014 general […]
ANCWL, ANCYL under fire for announcing preference for party president
The Young Communist League (YCL) has lashed out at the African National Congress Women and Youth League for openly expressing their preferred choice for the ruling party’s next president. The two leagues have thrown their weight behind outgoing chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to succeed President Jacob Zuma at the party’s […]
NFP out of local government elections: IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed that the NFP is out of the August 3 local government elections, after the Electoral Court dismissed its application for a review. The NFP was earlier disqualified for missing the deadline to pay its deposit. It then applied to the court for condonement, citing human error. IEC spokesperson […]
Zuma urges Britstown residents to allow for peaceful election
President Jacob Zuma has urged the residents of Britstown in the Northern Cape to allow for peaceful elections in the area. The President made comments at the time when there are reports of increasing political violence and intolerance, as the country approaches the local government elections. President Zuma was in the Northern Cape as part […]
Patriotic Alliance not a coloureds only party: McKenzie
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie says his party recruits members from all races. He was speaking in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape where he launched the party’s manifesto. McKenzie reiterated that the PA was not a coloureds only party. He says their main objective is to ensure that neither the Democratic Alliance (DA) nor the […]
ANC confident it will retain Tlokwe
The African National Congress (ANC) says it is confident that it will retain the Tlokwe municipality in the North West. The party says the municipality has a good track record of service delivery under the ANC. Members of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) visited churches in Potchefstroom to garner support ahead of next month’s municipal polls. […]
NFP leader accepts resignations
The National Freedom Party (NFP) leader Zanele Magwaza-Msibi has accepted the resignations of national chairperson Maliyakhe Shelembe and Secretary-General Nhlanhla Khubisa from the party. Both Shelembe and Khubisa are members of Parliament. Khubisa is the party’s Chief Whip in Parliament. Shelembe’s deputy, Scelo Mabika, and Treasurer, Xolani Ndlovu, have been suspended from their positions. Shelembe […]
Resignations, suspensions rock NFP
The National Freedom Party (NFP) National Chairperson, Mayiyakhe Shelembe and party Secretary General, Nhlanhla Khubisa, have both resigned from the party. While Shelembe’s deputy Scelo Mabika and Treasurer Xolani Ndlovu have been suspended from their positions. Shelembe and Khubisa tendered their resignation late Saturday night following mounting pressure from party members, after the party […]
DA slams ANC for Tshwane violence
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) mayoral candidate in the Tshwane region, Solly Msimanga, has accused African National Congress (ANC) members of causing violent disruptions in Tshwane more than a week ago. Msimanga says the DA is determined to get Tshwane in the upcoming local government elections. “The communities themselves were not actually being violent. It […]
SACP suspends more members for Tshwane violence
The Gauteng branch of the South African Communist Party (SACP) says the number of its members suspended has risen to 10. They were allegedly involved in instigating violence in Tshwane last month. While the SACP deals with internal issues, it is just a month before the local government elections and the fight for the hotly-contested […]
NFP holds urgent meeting on recent developments
An urgent meeting of the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) National Working Committee is underway in Durban, to discuss the recent developments in the party. Members have called for decisive action to be taken against some of the leaders, who they accuse of sabotaging the party. This week, the NFP was disqualified from contesting the local […]
EFF on campaign trail in Eastern Cape
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national chairperson, Dali Mpofu has taken his party’s campaign to the Eastern Cape ahead of the August 3rd elections. He started his campaign in Zwelitsha near King William’s Town where he received a warm welcome from members of the party. The EFF is confident that it will do better in the upcoming […]
DA launches provincial manifesto in N Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape has launched the party’s election manifesto which it says is a message of hope. The DA has promised that the party will create an environment which will be conducive for the creation of sustainable jobs. DA provincial leader Andrew Louw also introduced the DA’s Mayoral Candidate, Suresh […]
ANC members not on candidates’ lists must accept: Mbete
The African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Baleka Mbete has lashed out at members who are mobilising communities to destroy properties just because they did not make it onto the party’s election candidates’ lists. She was speaking during the party’s campaign in Umzimkhulu in southern KwaZulu-Natal. Mbete has called on their members who failed to […]
IFP campaigns door to door as elections draw near
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi is to embark on a campaign trail in Wakkersroom, Mpumalanga, ahead of the party’s provincial manifesto on Sunday. The IFP promises include good governance at municipal level and the delivery of housing. Leaders of the IFP will spend their weekend in certain communities under the Gert Sibande […]
People happy with ANC track record of delivery: Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says he is confident the African National Congress (ANC) will win all the sub-regions in the Abaqulusi municipality. He was speaking during an ANC election campaign in Mondlo, Vryheid and Dumbe on Friday. Zuma says he is happy at the response he got during his election campaign in Vryheid and the surrounding […]
Maimane calls for review of election laws
The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has called for the National Legislature to review election laws to deal with predicaments such as the one the National Freedom Party (NFP) is currently facing. The NFP is applying to the Electoral Court to condone its failure to meet the deadline for paying a deposit, after the […]
IEC says it will respect the court order in the NFP case
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will respect the Electoral Court ruling in the National Freedom Party (NFP) case. The court, which is sitting in the High Court in Johannesburg, will hear an application by the NFP to reverse an IEC decision to disqualify the party from participating in the August 03 municipal elections. […]
The Independent Electoral Commission says it will respect the Electoral Court ruling in the National Freedom Party (NFP) case. The court, which is sitting in the High Court in Johannesburg, will hear an application by the NFP to reverse an IEC decision to disqualify the party from participating in the August 03 municipal elections. The party was disqualified after it […]
EFF calls for NFP’s inclusion in LGE 2016
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on the Electoral Court and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to be lenient to the National Freedom Party (NFP) and allow them to contest the August municipal elections. The IEC disqualified the NFP because it had failed to pay the R400 thousand deposit required by the second of June. EFF […]
N2 protest action resumes
Police have been deployed to the N2 near the Cape Town International Airport where protest action has resumed. The incoming lanes are closed due to protesters throwing stones and burning tyres. It is not clear who is behind the latest protest. On Wednesday evening, African National Congress members (ANC) aggrieved over candidate lists, burnt rubble […]
ANC member to face DC after N2 protest
Disciplinary action has been instituted against an African National Congress (ANC) member believed to be the instigator of Wednesday night’s violent protest on the N2. Two Golden Arrow buses were torched near the Cape Town International Airport. Disgruntled ANC supporters in the Barcelona and Kanana informal settlements in Gugulethu went on the rampage over candidates’ […]
Zuma to campaign in KZN in attempt to regain Zululand
President Jacob Zuma will lead an African National Congress (ANC) election campaign trail at the Abaqulusi Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Friday. He will conduct a do a door-to-campaign and interact with community members in Mondlo. Zuma will also take his campaign to a Vryheid taxi rank before heading to Dumbe where he […]
COPE joins battle for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The Congress of the People (COPE) has expressed its interest in governing the hotly-contested Nelson Mandela Bay Metro after the Local Government Elections. A number of parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA), United Democratic Movement (UDM) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have expressed an interest in taking the municipality which includes Port Elizabeth, Despatch […]
Zuma in Thembelihle, Eldorado to rally coloured and Indian vote
The African National Congress’s push to increase its voter support amongst the coloured and Indian community was in full force during President Jacob Zuma’s visit to the south of Johannesburg on Wednesday. This comes as opposition Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighter have launched massive campaigns to take control of the city, which is […]
Ramaphosa conducting a door to door campaign in Free State
There is strong police presence in Meloding, Virginia, where Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is conducting a door to door campaign. He is campaigning for the upcoming municipal elections on 3 August. Ramaphosa has been interacting with residents asking them about their challenges. Residents complain about sewarage spillage, bucket toilets and poor infrastructure like roads. They […]
Xola Phakathi is ANC candidate for Buffalo City
The African National Congress in the Eastern Cape has announced Xola Phakathi as the Buffalo City Metro mayoral candidate. Phakathi has been the deputy mayor for almost a year. He is the former Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) provincial secretary and former member of the Eastern Cape Legislature. Last year, Phakathi was […]
DA campaigns in W Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has embarked on an election campaign in the Berg River District which includes towns like Piketberg, Velddrif and Porterville. Spokesperson, Anneke Scheepers, says provincial Minister of Local Government Anton Bredell is engaging community members on the DA’s record of service delivery. “It is really encouraging to know […]
Police monitor situation after Cape Town protests
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Police are maintaining a presence on the N2 near Cape Town Airport following violent protests on Wednesday night. At least two buses were set alight and vehicles stoned leading to the closure of sections of the highway. Two people were arrested for allegedly robbing motorists during the protests. Speaking on AM Live, Mayoral Committee Member […]
Maimane revisits Nelson Mandela Bay as DA sets eyes on municipality
DA leader Mmusi Maimane has paid Nelson Mandela Bay a visit once again in the run up to the local elections in August. Maimane went on a door-to-door campaign in Missionvale and KwaDwesi on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth, accompanied by mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip. George Moses was one of the residents who gave Maimane […]
EFF takes aim at Nelson Mandela Bay
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is confident it will win the hotly-contested Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape after the Local Government Elections. A number of opposition parties are eyeing the African National Congress (ANC)-run metro. The metro includes Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage. The EFF campaign in the metro was boosted on Wednesday […]
KZN MEC points to municipality successes for rise in protests
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance, Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the spate of service delivery protests in parts of the province are due to municipalities’ successes over the past 16 years in providing basic services. Dube-Ncube says there is a huge expectation from communities without looking at what has been achieved in the past years. Speaking at the […]
NFP pushes to sort out IEC payment ‘mess’
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has taken responsibility for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) decision to disqualify the party from contesting the August Municipal Elections. The NFP has approached the Electoral Court in an attempt to reverse the decision. The party has been disqualified from contesting the polls after it failed to pay the deposit […]
NFP requests IEC to reverse decision on disqualification
The NFP has approached the Electoral Court in an attempt to reverse a decision by the IEC to disqualify it from contesting the August municipal elections. The party has been disqualified from contesting the polls after it failed to pay R400 000 deposit fee by 2 June. The party has fielded 872 candidates in eight […]
ANC KZN defends mayoral candidates
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has defended its selection process of its mayoral candidates, saying regions themselves were the ones who recommended names of mayoral candidates. The party announced its mayoral candidates for district municipalities and eThekwini Metro including two strategic municipalities. According to the ruling party its mayoral candidates are skilled and experienced people […]
Parks Tau humbled by mayoral re-nomination
The African National Congress’ (ANC) Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau says he’s humbled by the confidence the ruling party has shown in him by nominating him again asmayoral candidate. He is the only one of the incumbents in the three hotly-contested metros in Gauteng, who has been re-nominated as mayoral candidate. Tau says he’s happy that […]
President Zuma condemns violent protests
President Jacob Zuma has condemned last week’s violent protests in the Tshwane Metro. Five people were killed and more than 200 others arrested when some residents of the metro took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with the nomination of Thoko Didiza as the metro’s African National Congress’ (ANC) mayoral candidate. Last week, the ruling party […]
DA calls on political leaders to work towards peaceful elections
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has called on all political party leaders to work towards peaceful local government elections on August 3. Maimane was speaking at the party’s Tshwane manifesto launch in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. He called for tolerance and calm in the Metro and criticized last week’s protests that saw five […]
ANC unveils mayoral candidate for Mangaung Metro
The African National Congress (ANC) officially introduced the current Free State Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Olly Mlamleli as its mayoral candidate for the Mangaung Metro. She was introduced to the structures of the ANC in the Free State. Mlamleli will take over from Thabo Manyoni who served in the position for five years. “I know […]
ANA launches manifesto
The Agency for New Agenda (ANA) launched its manifesto in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The party has chosen former Mangaung mayor Papi Mokoena as its mayoral candidate for the Metro. ANA consists of former ANC members and hopes to take back the Manguang Metro from the ruling party. “The vision of the city is that we […]
D Day for SACP ‘instigators’ of Tshwane violence
The South African Communist Party (SACP) will on Monday officially inform five leaders, of its Tshwane region, of their suspension. This follows the leaders’ alleged involvement inviolent protests in the region last week. The party says some of its district executive leaders have been implicated in the violence but will only name them after they have […]
Campaign trails heating up as elections near
With 38 days to the August 3rd elections, the campaign trails are heating up and it was no different for the African National Congress’s (ANC) top six. Kliptown is where the Freedom Charter was adopted in 1961 and 61 years later a site of festivities. ANC Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize says, “All the candidates who […]
Malema says land in SA belongs to the majority
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says land in South Africa belongs to the majority. He was speaking at the party’s Freedom Charter celebrations in Newcastle northern KwaZulu-Natal. A sea of red gave Malema a warm welcome. EFF followers packed the stadium from early Sunday morning. Malema told them that under EFF rule all […]
SACP to issue letters of suspension to members over Tshwane protests
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng says it will on Sunday (26 June) suspend a number of its senior leaders in Tshwane who were implicated in last week’s violence. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg, the party’s PEC says it must deal with those who have brought the party into disrepute. This is […]
ANC members attend introduction and prayer for three ward candidates
Members of the African National Congress (ANC) leadership on Sunday attended a Church service in Gugulethu to introduce and pray for three ward candidates. The service at the JL Zwane church was attended by Parliamentary Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Bheki Cele. The candidates are Mimi Manata in […]
Zuma should have condemned Tshwane protests: Maimane
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, has condemned the violence that erupted in Tshwane last week. This follows days of unrest in some parts of Tshwane allegedly sparked by the African National Congress'(ANC) nomination of Thoko Didiza as its mayoral candidate for the Tshwane Metro. Maimane was briefing the media in Durban on the outcomes […]
It’s time to make way for younger leadership: Maine
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has vowed to campaign to have ANC leadership that is reflective of the youthful nature of the country. The league held its commemoration of the June 16 Soweto Uprisings at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban where President Jacob Zuma was a keynote speaker. The event was also […]
Small parties flex their muscles ahead of LGE 2016
Small parties represented in the National Assembly are flexing their muscles ahead of the August 3rd municipal elections. For the first time residents in Gauteng will have the choice to vote for the African Independent Congress (AIC) in a municipal poll while the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is also fielding, for the first time, five […]
Zuma addresses thousands at ANCYL rally in Durban
President Jacob Zuma has given the keynote address during an African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) rally at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Thousands of ANC members flocked to the event. The rally is part of National Youth Month activities by the youth league in preparation for the upcoming local government elections. President Zuma […]
Parties out and about in Johannesburg campaigning
Political parties have been out and about in Johannesburg campaigning as the August the 3rd local government election approaches. The African Independent Congress (AIC) has launched its provincial manifesto in Ivory Park, east of Johannesburg. The party’s Margaret Arnolds says: “If we manage to win some wards in this area we will make sure that […]
DA has tangible record of good governance: Maimane
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the party will ensure that there is no destruction of property, corruption and high unemployment should his party take control of various municipalities during the upcoming local government elections. Maimane is campaigning at Verulam north of Durban on Saturday. Provincial and national leadership are part of the campaign. […]
ANC barred IFP members from attending manifesto launch
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has accused African National Congress (ANC) members of preventing IFP supporters from attending the party’s manifesto launch in Cape Town. Buthelezi was addressing IFP supporters in the Western Cape, where he asked them to give the party a chance in the region. He said busloads of […]
IFP condemns actions of ANC supporters
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has accused ANC members of preventing IFP supporters from attending the party’s manifesto launch in Cape Town. Buthelezi said a busload of supporters from the Cape Flats were not allowed onto their bus by ANC members. He was addressing IFP supporters in the Western Cape, where […]
Ramaphosa emphasises that ANC stands by Didiza
ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC stands by its decision to have Thoko Didiza as mayor of Tshwane. He was speaking at the bicycle campaign launch in Umlazi south of Durban. Ramaphosa condemned the recent unrests in Tshwane. He says the ANC fully supports the elected mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza. Ramaphosa says the […]
ANC eager to win Midvaal
While the ANC in Gauteng has been focussing on retaining the hotly contested Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni metros in the municipal elections, it says it’s working on winning the Midvaal Local Municipality. Midvaal, run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), is the top performing municipality in Gauteng. ANC Deputy Secretary in Gauteng, Gwen Ramokgopa, says a […]
Didiza promises to bring sustainability to existing projects
Tshwane African National Congress (ANC) mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza says her primary focus upon assuming the mayorship of the capital, is ensuring sustainability to already existing projects. Didiza is among senior ANC leaders campaigning in the Pretoria city centre on Friday morning. She is accompanied by Mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Premier David Makhura and the ANC […]
SA FM holds election debate in Mitchells Plain
SA FM Radio Current Affairs (AM-Live) is holding its 6th election OB debate at the Beacon Valley Community Centre in Mitchells Plain on the Cape Flats of the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality in the Western Cape on Friday. Beacon Valley is one of 19 areas in Mitchells Plain. It is less than two square-kilometres in […]
Loyiso Nkohla accuses ANC of failing to deliver on promises
Former African National Congress (ANC) councillor in the City of Cape Town, Loyiso Nkohla, has accused the party of failing to deliver on its promises. Nkohla on Thursday endorsed the Democratic Alliance (DA) during an event in Khayelitsha attended by the DA’s Western Cape leader, Patricia de Lille. De Lille also welcomed ANC members to […]
ANC in Gauteng aims to win Midvaal Local Municipality
While the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has been focussing on retaining the hotly contested Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni metros in the municipal elections, it says it is working on winning Midvaal. Midvaal, run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), is the top performing municipality in Gauteng. ANC Deputy Secretary in Gauteng, Gwen Ramokgopa, says […]
Tribalism not the root of violence in Tshwane: Motsoaledi
African National Congress (ANC) deployee to Tshwane, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, has rejected claims that tribalism is at the root of violent protests against Thoko Didiza being the party’s mayoral candidate for the Tshwane Metro. Some residents have claimed that a Zulu cannot rule over Pedis and Tsongas. Motsoaledi says ethnic concerns have never before […]
Mbete condemns Tshwane unrest
African National Congress (ANC) Chair, Baleka Mbete, has added her voice to the growing condemnation of the widespread violence in Tshwane. The ruling party’s leadership was on a campaign trail on Thursday ahead of the August 3rd polls. Mbete visited the Matjhabeng region in Welkom in the Free Sate. Mbete has called for tolerance within […]
Didiza officially introduced as Tshwane mayoral candidate
The African National Congress (ANC) Tshwane mayoral candidate, Thoko Didiza says one of her priorities will be to make Tshwane one of the best run metros in the country. On Thursday, Gauteng ANC chairperson Paul Mashatile introduced Didiza officially to the media following the announcement that the ruling party had nominated her to replace outgoing […]
CSVR blames govt for escalating violence in Tshwane
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation has accused the government of failing to act timeously to prevent an escalation in township violence in the Tshwane metro. At least two people are reported to have died in widespread looting said to have been sparked by Thoko Didiza‘s appointment as the African National Congress’s […]
ANCWL concerned about safety of women candidates in mayoral positions
President of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL), Bathabile Dlamini, is concerned about the safety of women candidates nominated for Mayoral positions in the metros. Dlamini says while the candidates are tried and tested members of the ANC, she is worried that their personal safety is at risk. Under her presidency the ANC has […]
Cosas behind Ramokgopa as Tshwane continues to burn
The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) in the Tshwane Region, has pledged its support for mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa. It says it wants him to retain the mayoral position, ahead of the ANC national executive committee and Gauteng provincial meetings with branches. On Monday, the African National Congress announced former Minister of Public Works Thoko […]
We know who’s behind Tshwane protests: Security Cluster ministers
The Security Cluster ministers say they know those who are involved in the violent protests in the Tshwane Metro. They say more than 20 cases and specific individuals are being investigated after more than 20 buses were torched following disagreements over the African National Congress mayoral candidate in the area. Shops were also looted and […]
Looting continues overnight in Mabopane
Daring Mabopane residents kept police busy as looting continued in overnight protests. A local bakery was one of the businesses that were set alight by angry residents. Foreign shop owners had to flee to different places of safety. The owner of the local bakery says his business was supplying local residents with bread every morning. […]
Two other ANC MPs contest mayoral positions
The City of Tshwane is in flames over the African National Congress’s (ANC) Mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza, but she is not the only serving Members of Parliament running for a mayoral position. Two other senior ANC MP’s are vying for Mayoral positions. Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Mzwandile Masina is contesting the Ekurhuleni Metro, while […]
ANC North West announces mayoral candidates
The ANC Provincial Secretary in the North West province Dakota Legoete has announced the final mayoral candidate list in the province as decided by the National Executive Committee. The ANC has retained its candidates in key municipalities with Jostine Mothibi of Madibeng Local Municipality, Justice Makolomakwa of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Mpho Khunou of […]
Ramaphosa condemns violent protests in Tshwane
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned violent protests that have rocked Tshwane and other areas around the country ahead of the August 3 local government elections. Ramaphosa was giving a briefing on the labour working group at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. He diverted from the labour issue to address the violent protests in […]
Tshwane protest continues
Protests continue in many parts of the Tshwane Metro, with reports of violence and looting still coming in. Most government employees, as well as those working for the City of Tshwane, have been sent home early, as most roads leading into different residential areas have been barricaded. Police have confirmed that a total of three […]
Angry community members go on the rampage in Pretoria
As overnight protests continue in parts of Pretoria, angry community members have looted shops and set a car on fire. Community members say they are angry over the African National Congress’s (ANC) decision to announce former Public Works Minister Thoko Didiza as its Tshwane Mayoral candidate. The protests started in Mamelodi and Attridgeville on Monday […]
IEC, parties slams confiscation of taxi permits over branding
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and political parties in Limpopo have criticised the confiscation of taxi permits because of branding of political parties’ names. The prevention of political adverts on public transport was among the issues discussed during the monthly Party Liaison Committee meeting held in Polokwane on Monday. Last Friday, traffic officials confiscated permits of some […]
ANC against party member killing in Tshwane
The African National Congress (ANC) deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte, promised action against any party member linked to the killing of an ANC member in the Tshwane Metro on Sunday. The member died after shooting broke out between two party factions outside the building in Pretoria where the ruling party’s Tshwane mayoral selection process […]
Didiza has vast experience in governance, leadership
Tshwane’s mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza has her work cut out for her. Didiza, who has vast experience in government and politics, has been formally announced as a contestant for one of the toughest metros in the country. She was a surprise candidate as the ANC agreed on her to counter tensions and rivalries in […]
Didiza announced as ANC Tshwane mayoral candidate
Former Minister of Public Works Thoko Didiza has been named as the African National Congress (ANC) Tshwane Mayoral candidate. ANC Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte, addressed the media at party headquarters in Johannesburg a while ago. Duarte says the party is satisfied with its choice of mayor despite how the news of their candidate choice […]
Political infighting blamed for death of Sanco leader in Madibeng
Political infighting among African National Congress (ANC) factions has been blamed for the violent death of a (South African National Civic Organisation) Sanco leader in Madibeng near Brits in North West. ANC sub-regional convenor Lawrence Maluleka says Thabo Moroa was shot and killed at his home in Maboloka village. “The guy was shot around two o’clock in […]
ANC unfazed by murder of activists
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Moses Mabhida region in KwaZulu-Natal says it will not be deterred by the recent killings of two activists, but will work harder in the upcoming Local Government Elections. The two women, Badedile Ntshapha and Phetheni Ngubane were ambushed returning from an ANC meeting last week. Their families say […]
DA welcomes 150 ANC members in Welbedacht
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal welcomed more than 150 card carrying African National Congress members into the DA in Welbedacht, Durban, on Sunday afternoon. “The new members have become disillusioned with the ANC’s corruption and chose the DA as their new political home,” DA KwaZulu-Natal leader Zwakele Mncwango said. “They claim their attempts to […]
Mathabatha to address ANC members in Limpopo
Hundreds of African National Congress (ANC) supporters and members have descended on the Bungeni Sports Ground, outside Louis Trichardt, where the Limpopo party chairperson Stan Mathabatha will address them. The rally is part of the ANC’s election campaign for the August 3 municipal elections. Mathabatha and leaders of the alliance partners are expected to tell […]
DA braves rain to woo voters in W Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the heavy downpours in Cape Town will not stop its election campaign around various parts of the Cape Peninsula over the weekend. Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, is visiting Mitchells Plain on Sunday. She is set to talk about the DA’s service delivery record, job creation and the importance of […]
Mayoral candidate confident ANC will the Cape Town
The African National Congress’ mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town, Xolani Sotashe, says his first task will be to bridge the racial divide in the city. He is the ANC’s Chairperson of the Dullah Omar Region and the party’s chief in the council. The ANC announced its mayoral candidates for the major metros […]
ANC reveals mayoral list ahead of elections for the first time
The African National Congress (ANC) has unveiled its much anticipated mayoral candidates list for major cities and what it calls strategic towns. It has brought in new names in all major metros except for Johannesburg and the Nelson Bay Metro, where it retained Parks Tau and Danny Jordaan respectively. Out of eight metropolitan municipalities, the […]
NFP leader lashes out at her own party
National Freedom Party (NFP) leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi has accused her own party leaders of illegally attempting to remove her. She was speaking in Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal in her first public appearance on Saturday since she suffered a stroke in August 2014. KaMagwaza-Msibi was scathing in her speech, accusing some top party leaders of having […]
EFF promises improved service delivery in Limpopo
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has promised residents of Ga Masemola in Limpopo improved service delivery. Malema, campaigning in the area, says residents of the village deserve better RDP houses and general improved services in areas of health and education. Malema spoke with confidence as he promised scores of his party’s supporters at […]
Maimane urges youth to be employers
Youth must become employers not only employees says Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, during a rally with young people in Khayelitsha. He says in municipalities where they will govern after the Local Government Election, his party will assist youth to start their own businesses. A small group of young people braved a cold […]
Vote out the ANC: ACDP leader
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) president, Kenneth Meshoe, has called on South Africans to vote out the African National Congress (ANC) in the local government elections in August. Meshoe has also called on people to pin their hopes on the ACDP to bring about change in the country. He was speaking at the KwaZulu-Natal launch […]
Maimane urges Khayelitsha youth to vote
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, has encouraged the youth of Khayelitsha near Cape Town to vote in the local government elections on August 3. Maimane is addressing young people in the area as part of youth month. He says the DA will ensure that they get quality education and jobs. Maimane also says his […]
Youth play a vital role in SA’s transformation: Mulder
Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) leader Pieter Mulder says the youth play a vital role in the transformation of South Africa. He was speaking during the launch of the party’s manifesto in Pretoria. The manifesto contains an eight-point plan which is aimed at reviving cash-strapped municipalities. FF Plus spokesperson Wouter Wessels has called on the […]
Minority Front to launch election manifesto
The Minority Front (MF) is expected to launch its election manifesto in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), on Saturday. The party has a mainly Indian support base though it was formed to represent all minorities. It is led by Shameen Thakur, wife of the party’s late founder, Amichand Rajbansi . Since 2012, Thakur has occupied the party’s […]
Freedom Front Plus aims to continue focussing on minorities
Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder says the party’s performance in the Local Government Elections has been improving since 1994. He, however, adds that the improvement has not been enough. According to Mulder the party will continue focussing on ensuring that issues affecting minorities are addressed. “We say that our focus is minorities and South […]
NFP gunning for 19 hung KZN municipalities
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has its focus on 19 hung municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, where no party received an outright majority in the 2011 municipal elections. NFP leader, Zanele Magwaza-Msibi, is expected to launch the party’s election manifesto in Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday ahead of the upcoming local government elections. It will be […]
FF Plus to launch LGE 2016 manifesto
The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) will on Saturday unveil an eight-point plan manifesto which is aimed at reviving cash-strapped municipalities. Party leader Pieter Mulder will launch the manifesto in Pretoria on Saturday morning. Recent opinion polls have shown an increase in support for the party. The FF+ is now contesting more than 3 000 […]
ANC to finalise mayoral candidates
The African National Congress (ANC) will for the first time name its mayoral candidates for a municipal election. The party has called a Special National Executive Committee meeting in Pretoria on Saturday to finalise its mayoral list for the country’s eight metros as the August 3 local poll draws closer. This is the first time […]
Merging of Tlokwe, Ventersdorp not a strategy to get more votes
The Mayor of Tlokwe says the merging of the municipality and Ventersdorp is not a strategy to garner more votes for the African National Congress (ANC). Kgotso Khumalo was speaking during an election debate between five parties in Potchefstroom. Residents from both municipalities have staged violent protests against the merger. Khumalo says he’s confident […]
PAC leadership battle could go to trial
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) leadership battle could go to trial if the faction led by Letlapa Mphahlele has its way. The North Gauteng High Court heard Mphahlele’s application for leave to appeal a recent ruling which endorsed Luthando Mbinda as the legitimate President of the liberation movement. As a result, the squabbles prevented […]
Zille satisfied with DA’s readiness for local govt elections in PE
Western Cape Premier Hellen Zille landed her support to the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) bid to win the Nelson Mandela metro with a day long campaign in Port Elizabeth townships on Friday. Zille says she is satisfied that her party has done enough to mobilise support for August 3 municipal elections. She embarked on a […]
Tensions around ANC candidates led to clashes in Pretoria
Tension around African National Congress (ANC) candidate nominations lists has led to renewed clashes in several townships around Pretoria. A delivery truck has been set alight at Zithobeni near Bronkhorspruit. In Mamelodi East, potential voters blockaded the main road as ANC leaders prepare to visit the township on Friday. Earlier, two men were killed […]
‘No local government elections without PAC’
Pan African Congress leader, Luthando Mbinda, has accused the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of behaving like an extension of a political party. Mbinda has made a threat that there will be no local government elections without the PAC. This follows the IEC having put the party on ice for failing to comply with requirements it […]
PAC leader challenges IEC orders
The leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), Luthando Mbinda, has defied the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) by insisting that the party will contest the local government elections on August 3. The IEC announced last weekend that the PAC would be excluded from the vote because it had failed to comply with requirements set out […]
Parties commemorate youth day across the country
Various political parties have commemorated June 16, Youth Day, across the country. Among those who had gatherings are the National Freedom Party Young Movement, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). UDM leader Bantu Holomisa called on the youth to unite as they fight their struggles, just as the youth of […]
Maimane urges youth to build an inclusive SA
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says today’s youth must take up the baton from the youth of 1976 to build an inclusive and better South Africa. Maimane was speaking in Orlando West, Soweto, on Thursday, where he laid a wreath at the memorial of fallen young activist Hector Pietersen. Flanked by the leadership […]
Buthelezi lambasts leaders over empty promises to youth
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has lambasted leaders who make empty promises to young people. He says the youth of 1976 laid a foundation for free education but that dream is yet to be realised. Buthelezi has been addressing a gathering of IFP youth in Soweto. The IFP leader laid a wreath […]
Political parties to sign Electoral Code of Conduct next week
Political parties will on Wednesday next week sign the Electoral Code of Conduct. According to Independent Electoral Commission, this will contribute to a climate that is conducive to the holding of free and fair elections. The IEC says the elections need to take place in an atmosphere and climate of calm, peace and tolerance. “The […]
Political parties to honour students of 76'
All political parties will pull out all the stops for Thursday’s 40th anniversary of the events in Soweto on June 16, 1976. The parties will be honouring the leaders of the student uprising but will also highlight the different challenges facing today’s youth. Most parties are also using their local government elections campaigns to highlight […]
PAC won’t contest in upcoming local govt elections
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) will not be contesting the August 3 local government elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the party has failed to comply with requirements it had set out for their participation. The party was requested to present a court order confirming who the legitimate leader of the party is, […]
DA announces NFP’s Sophie Buthelezi as its mayoral candidate
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has announced that current National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor Sophie Buthelezi will be its mayoral candidate at Nkandla in the north of the province – the seat of President Jacob Zuma’s controversial private home in the coming local government election. The DA on Wednesday released the names of […]
ANC candidate lists’ protest erupts in Bizana
Seven schools and a clinic have been shut down by Ward 28 African National Congress (ANC) members who are protesting against alleged imposition of a candidate in KwaMadiba in Bizana, Eastern Cape. It’s alleged some protesters have turned away elderly people and women with babies from accessing the local clinic. The protesters allege that […]
Ramaphosa warns against infighting over candidates’ lists
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged alliance partners to rally behind the list of African National Congress (ANC) councillors in the build up to August 3 municipal elections. He was delivering a memorial lecture on the first president of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Elijah Barayi in Salt River, Cape Town. Ramaphosa […]
NFP top guns mobilise support ahead of manifesto launch
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has deployed its leadership at Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal to drum up support ahead of local government elections. NFP chairperson Maliyakhe Shelembe says hundreds of party members have been distributing party pamphlets and t-shirts to draw in supporters. Shelembe says party leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi will address the launch of the […]
Over 40% of candidate submissions not up to standard: N West IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the North West says 40% of candidates of the 5000 submissions for the registration for the forthcoming municipal elections did not meet the required regulations. This is because they failed to submit identity documents or sign forms accepting their nomination. The IEC’s cut-off date for the registration of candidates […]
KZN experiences protests against candidates ‘imposed’
KwaZulu-Natal has experienced a number of protests mainly from communities which are rejecting a candidate they claim is imposed on them by a political party. The ANC in the province has had a tough time negotiating with its members to support their party’s elected candidates. In some areas such as Mandeni in the north […]
Zuma urges KZN ANC members to accept municipal candidates
President Jacob Zuma has again pleaded with African National Congress (ANC) members to accept the outcome of the nomination process of candidate councillors. Factional battles have led to violent clashes between members squabbling over who should make it to the final list of preferred candidates to contest in the August 3 municipal polls. Some party […]
Unite behind the chosen candidates- Ramaphosa
African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, says those who feel aggrieved by the composition of the party’s candidat lists for the Local Government Elections should bury the hatchet and unite behind the chosen candidates. He was speaking during an election campaign at Upington in the Northern Cape. There’s been unhappiness in parts of […]
Zuma addresses masses at KZN manifesto launch
President Jacob Zuma has addressed members of the ANC at the party’s provincial election manifesto launch, at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg. KwaZulu-Natal is the ANC’s biggest stronghold, but there are concerns that recent political developments in the province might reduce the ruling party’s electoral support at the August 3rd municipal polls. President Zuma […]
NFP takes campaign to communities’ doorsteps
The National Freedom Party was on the campaign trail in Osizweni outside Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal ahead of their manifesto launch next weekend. Party chairperson Maliyakhe Shelembe says they are engaging with communities in a door-to-door campaign. Shelembe promised that party president, Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi, who has been out of the public eye due to illness, […]
Buthelezi to lead IFP’s manifesto launch in KZN
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be the main speaker at his party’s national manifesto launch at Umlazi south of Durban on Sunday to its bid to reclaim 19 hung municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. The IFP lost support in the 2011 polls due to the formation of the NFP as a break-away party. Several […]
President Zuma to address ANC manifesto launch in KZN
The election battle in KwaZulu-Natal gains momentum on Sunday as the African National Congress (ANC) launches its provincial manifesto and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) its national manifesto. President Jacob Zuma is to address the ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal launch at the Harry Gwala stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday afternoon. KwaZulu-Natal is the ANC’s biggest stronghold but […]
Mantashe takes election campaign to Boipatong township
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has called for calm and tolerance amongst councillors during the upcoming local government elections. Speaking during an ANC door to door campaign in Boipatong, Mantashe said working together and being united was what the ANC is all about. Boipatong, a township just outside Vanderbijlpark is a symbolic […]
DA says it can uplift Zululand communities
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal believes it can help solve the challenges faced by communities at Umkhanyakude and Zululand in northern KwaZulu Natal. The party says these areas have high rates of unemployment and have also been hit hard by drought. Provincial DA leader, Zwakele Mncwango is currently visiting these communities as part of […]
Marikana villagers protest over the ANC candidate list
Residents of Mma-ditlhokwa village, near Marikana in the North West are continuing to protest over the African National Congress (ANC) candidate list for the local elections. They’re waiting for developments after the ruling party’s provincial secretary, Dakota Legoete, made a promise during a radio interview this week. The protesting residents, at ward 32, have joined […]
IFP aims to reclaim 19 hung municipalities in KZN
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is optimistic that it will reclaim 19 hung municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal and retain seven municipalities currently under the party’s control in the province. The party is fielding 3 000 candidates in eight provinces -all but the Northern Cape – for the August local elections throughout the country. The candidates will […]
W Cape ANC to meet disgruntled Khayelitsha members
The African National Congress (ANC) leadership of the Cape Metro Dullah Omar Region will be meeting with the Kuyasa community in Khayelitsha on Saturday in an effort to resolve discontent over party candidate lists. The past three months, disgruntled ANC members of Kuyasa have been vociferous over issues of demarcation and the nomination of councillors. […]
Malema takes EFF’s election campaign to F State
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has promised voters in the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality in the eastern Free State that the party will improve services and create jobs if elected in the forthcoming local government elections. Addressing several thousand people outside the Charles Mopeli Stadium in QwaQwa, Malema says the problem of joblessness is still […]
Three arrested for killing ANC activists in KZN
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of two African National Congress activists, police said on Friday. Police spokesman Captain Musa Ntombela confirmed on Friday that the three had been arrested in Pietermaritzburg’s central business district on Thursday. Ntombela said intensive investigations had led to the arrests so soon after the shooting […]
ANC will never be unseated in Nelson Mandela Bay: Ndoni
About eight political parties have gathered at the Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape for an election debate. The African National Congress (ANC), Congress of the People, Economic Freedom Fighters, Democratic Alliance and United Democratic Movement are some of the parties that will be contesting the leadership of the Metro in the upcoming […]
ANCYL promises to curb youth unemployment
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) promises more jobs to address youth unemployment. This comes as more and more young people are finding themselves jobless after completing school. The situation is exacerbated by drugs and alcohol. In a blitz campaign in Limpopo, the ANCYL says more jobs will be created when the ANC […]
DA confident it can “wrestle” Nyanga from ANC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday said it was confident it would make headway in the country’s notorious crime hotspot of Nyanga and that it would convince residents to vote for Cape Town’s ruling party as a means for change. On Thursday, DA leader Mmusi Maimane , accompanied by provincial leader Patricia de Lille and […]
ANC N West members to contest elections as independent candidates
The recent registration of African National Congress (ANC) members as independent candidates in the forth coming elections in North-West has become a thorn in the flesh of the ruling party. These include incumbent councillors and big-fish who will be contesting along the candidate lists of the ruling party during August 3rd contest. The majority […]
Angry E Cape community threatens to boycott elections
The community of Emajareni near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape has threatened to boycott the elections. Residents accuse the municipality of neglecting them. They were relocated to temporary dwellings more than three years ago with a promise of houses within months. However, that never happened as more than 200 families are feeling […]
EFF promises to build health care centres, creches in Sasolburg
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy president, Floyd Shivambu, says his party will focus on building health care centres and government-run crèches in each municipal ward. Addressing hundreds of Zamdela residents in Sasolburg in the northern Free State as part of the EFF’s municipal election campaign, Shivambu says this will not only improve service delivery […]
EFF calls for IEC to intervene in political violence and intimidation
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to intervene in cases of political violence and intimidation. The call follows the shooting and wounding of an EFF member in Polokwane. The party’s spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says the IEC should have already appointed election observers. “One of our female members was canvassing, distributing […]
IFP to launch its manifesto, hopes to regain ground
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) hopes to regain lost ground in the upcoming municipal elections. The party will this weekend launch its election manifesto at King Zwelithini Stadium at uMlazi south of Durban. After the 2011 municipal elections the party only retained two municipalities, but later managed to reclaim municipalities such as Nkandla, Hlabisa […]
Arrested Vuwani residents due to hear bail outcome
Six of the 24 residents arrested in connection with cases of public violence and arson in Vuwani, Limpopo, are due to hear the outcome of their bail application in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Eighteen other residents were denied bail last week. The standstill in Vuwani has entered into its sixth week. At least […]
IEC to host election ballot paper draw on Wednesday
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will host a draw on Wednesday to determine which of the 250 registered political parties will have its name on top of the ballot paper for the August 3 local government election. Representatives of the parties are expected to attend the event at the IEC’s headquarters in Centurion. IEC […]
DA blames Kroonstad’s water crisis on poor governance
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has visited water troubled Moakeng, Kroonstad in the northern Free State to hear residents’ concerns. The area has been hard hit by the current drought affecting large parts of the country. His visit forms part of the DA’s election campaign for the upcoming municipal elections. The area of […]
Thirty political parties registered in N West ahead of elections
About 30 political parties in the North West province have registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the August 3 local government elections. Fifteen of them will be contesting elections for the first time. A total of 90 independent candidates have also registered to stand in all four of the province’s districts. IEC’s Provincial […]
Western Cape highly contested for elections: IEC
Although the official figures of registered political parties and candidates for the upcoming local government elections have not been released yet, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Western Cape says the province is likely to have the most political parties competing. IEC provincial head Courtney Sampson says the interest shown by political parties and […]
Nhleko to set up task team on political killings
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has set up a task team to investigate the rise in the number of political killings. In a statement, Nhleko expresses serious concerns over the number of murders linked to politics. He says the team will include members from crime intelligence and the Hawks. A number of political leaders have been […]
SACP meeting set to iron out grievances with ANC
The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it will meet with African National Congress (ANC) top leadership on Monday afternoon to discuss its grievances with the ruling party. Speaking on SAfm, SACP spokesperson Jeremy Cronin, says that the turmoil within the ANC such as factionalism is very concerning to the SACP. Recently, the SACP has […]
Tlokwe independent candidates launch election manifesto
Tlokwe‘s independent candidates in the North West have launched their election manifesto ahead of the August 3 municipal polls. About 34 independent candidates have registered for elections in Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp. They’ve also introduced their mayoral candidate. Independent Mayoral Candidate, David Kham says their manifesto is based on accountability, transparency and service delivery. “We are […]
SACP pledges to support ANC in 2016 LGE
The South African Communist Party (SACP) representative at the launch of the African National Congress (ANC) Limpopo manifesto, Goodmam Mtileni, says the party will support the ANC in the upcoming local government elections. While addressing about 19 000 party members and supporters at the Monsterlus Stadium, near Groblersdal, Mitileni urged voters to vote for […]
DA members jump ship to ANC
The contest for the northern areas in Nelson Mandela Bay ahead of the August election has heated up with a number of Democratic Alliance (DA) members crossing over to the African National Congress (ANC). The disgruntled members say they had worked hard for their communities but had allegedly been treated badly by their former party, […]
EFF vow to shake up status quo in Orania
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has vowed to shake things up in Orania – the “whites only” enclave in the Northern Cape – should the party emerge victorious after the local government elections. The EFF says the status quo at Orania, which falls under the Thembelihle Municipality, will definitely change. Residents of Orania currently receive […]
Al-Jama-ah party launches election manifesto
Islamic party, Al Jama-ah, has launched its election manifesto in Cape Town ahead of the holy month of Ramadaan this week. Al Jama-ah was founded in the Western Cape more than a decade ago to espouse Muslim values within the South African political system. Party leader, Ganief Hendricks, says 30 candidates will contest polls in the […]
Maimane promises to bring change to Itsoseng community
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the process of allocating houses must be transparent. He said this during his visit to Itsoseng Informal Settlement, west of Johannesburg. Maimane says a proper housing list process is needed in order to effectively address the housing problem in Gauteng, adding that housing projects are left unfinished in […]
Zuma calls for unity ahead of August election
President Jacob Zuma delivered his key note address at the Mbombela Stadium, as the ANC Mpumalanga launched its election manifesto on Sunday. Zuma called for unity ahead of the elections and said elected ANC councillors will be held accountable for every decision they take in the running of local municipalities. In his address Zuma has […]
Orania to have own internal elections
Residents of Orania will have their own internal elections on August 3 Residents of the whites-only town in the Northern Cape will elect a representative council made up of 12 members. “Nobody is prevented from participating in the local government elections in Orania but it’s not popular amongst our people. Whilst at the same time on the […]
ANC to intensify service delivery: Ndlovu
The African National Congress’ (ANC) Provincial Secretary in Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, says the party will intensify service delivery. Ndlovu spoke to SABC News before the start of the provincial ANC manifesto launch at the Mbombela stadium. He says the party will not allow any divisions to hinder them from serving their communities. President Jacob Zuma […]
EFF promises to change status quo of Orania
The EFF has promised to change the status quo at the whites only town of Orania should they win the local government polls at Thembelihle Municipality. Residents of Orania will have their own internal elections on August third, at the whites’ only town in the Northern Cape. The people of Orania will elect their representative […]
ANC upbeat ahead of Mpumalanga manifesto launch
Thousands of African National Congress (ANC) supporters in Mpumalanga are converging at the Mbombela stadium to attend the party’s provincial manifesto launch. The party is confident that it will retain all the municipalities in the province come this year’s Local Government Elections on August 3. ANC provincial chairperson David Mabuza will lead Sunday’s proceedings and […]
Call for political tolerance amongst ANC councillors
The ANC’s Deputy Chairperson in Mpumalanga, Violet Siwela, has called for political tolerance amongst the party’s councillors during this year’s Local Government Elections. The past few weeks have been marred by a lot of tensions at the branch levels of the ANC as there were some disagreements on the candidate’s nomination lists. Deputy Chairperson of […]
SACP reassures ANC that it’s not contesting local elections
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has once again reassured the African National Congress (ANC) that it has not registered to contest the August 3rd Local Government Elections in Alfred Nzo district in the Eastern Cape. On Thursday, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe made the accusation that the communist party had submitted its candidates list […]
Mashatile hails Gauteng’s service delivery initiative
Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Paul Mashatile used the provincial Local Government Election manifesto launch on Saturday to heap praise on provincial government’s mass mobilisation and community outreach programme, Ntirhisano. Since taking office in 2014, Premier David Makhura and his entire executive including senior government officials have been spending more time criss-crossing the province […]
ANC promises to change the face of local government
The chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng‚ Paul Mashatile‚ told those attending the ruling party’s Gauteng election manifesto launch at the FNB Stadium, Soweto, that the ANC has remained loyal to its people since its inception. The ANC leadership in the province had promised to fill up the 95 000-seater stadium. “For […]
NFP takes election campaign to south coast Durban
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has taken its election campaign to Ezinqoleni, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Party chair Maliyakhe Shelembe says the party is mobilising its members as it gears up for its manifesto launch next weekend in Vryheid. Shelembe says the NFP is ready for local government elections and says their manifesto launch […]
Maimane urges voters to keep a close eye on IEC
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, has called on South Africans to keep an eye on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). He was speaking during a march for free and fair elections through Potchefstroom. Maimane says events in the Tlokwe Municipality have taught South Africans that it is important to protect democracy. The municipality was […]
ANC out of touch with people: EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says the African National Congress (ANC) has lost touch with communities and this strengthens their chance to win most wards in August 3 municipal elections in the Tshwane Metro. EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi addressed a series of meetings in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. He says residents are lacking essential services […]
ANC Gauteng manifesto launch underway at FNB Stadium
The African National Congress (ANC)’s election manifesto launch in the FNB Stadium is in full swing after a long delay. The launch was supposed to have started on Saturday morning, but Gauteng Premier David Makhura says it was delayed because of late-comers. The ANC leadership in Gauteng had vowed to fill up the 95 000 […]
ANC confident of retaining Gauteng metros: Mashatile
African National Congress Gauteng Chairperson, Paul Mashatile, says he is confident that the party will retain control of all Gauteng metros during the August 3 municipal polls. This comes as the ANC Gauteng’s quest to fill the 94 000 capacity FNB Stadium in Soweto will be put to the test during the launch of the […]
Western Cape party leaders to embark on election campaigns
Democratic Alliance Western Cape leader and Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, will embark on an election campaign at Hangberg in Hout Bay on Saturday. De Lille is expected to conduct door-to-door visits in the area before launching a walk-about in the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement. Leader of the African People’s Convention, Themba Godi, is […]
ANC in high spirits ahead of Gauteng manifesto launch
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng says its members are in high spirits ahead of its local government election manifesto launch at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. The ANC suffered a 10% slump in the 2014 general election and opposition parties are fighting for control of the Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni metros. […]
Desire for power could destroy the party: ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) has warned its members against fighting for positions, adding that an insatiable desire for power could destroy the party. This emerged at a media conference addressed by ANC spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa, in Port Elizabeth. There have been numerous disputes related to councillor candidate lists across the country. Kodwa says mayoral […]
Smaller parties submitted longer lists to IEC
Smaller political parties have submitted longer lists to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for this year’s Local Government Elections. The National Freedom Party (NFP), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and United Democratic Movement (UDM) say they are all expecting windfalls because of the current political climate and because of that they have cast their nets wider […]
ANC accuses SACP of contesting local govt elections in the EC
The African National Congress (ANC) has accused the South African Communist Party (SACP) of registering members to contest the local government elections in Alfred Nzo municipality in the Eastern Cape. This is despite a standing decision by the SACP to back the ANC during elections. Tension has been rising between the SACP and ANC especially […]
Some people are power hungry: ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) says there is an uncontrollable desire by certain members for power. About 200 protesters expressed unhappiness with the party’s selection procedure for councillor candidates, for the August 3 polls. ANC members from different branches in Gauteng are reported to have gone to Luthuli House to protest, while others from Ekurhuleni […]
ANC Gauteng vows to fill FNB Stadium for manifesto launch
A confident Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) says it will pack to capacity the FNB stadium for its provincial manifesto launch this Saturday. President Jacob Zuma and provincial chair Paul Mashatile are expected to address the crowd. The ANC suffered a 10% decrease in the last national elections and opposition parties are fighting to wrest […]
ANC confident to retain the Mpumalanga municipalities
African National Congress in Mpumalanga says it is ready for the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE) as it prepares to launch its provincial manifesto this weekend at Mbombela stadium. The party says it is confident that it will retain all the municipalities in the province, come this year’s LGE’s on the 3rd of August 2016. […]
ANC-KZN asks members to support LGE candidates
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has urged all its members and supporters to rally behind party candidates irrespective of whether they had differing views during the selection process. In some areas the party’s candidate selection process was marred by tensions among members. Provincial Spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli says it is confident that it will meet today’s deadline […]
DA to contest all available municipal wards
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced that it will contest all the available municipal wards throughout the country. This will include all executive mayoral positions in the country’s major cities. The DA made the announcement in Cape Town ahead of the Thursday deadline for the submission of the party lists to the Independent Electoral Commission. […]
Maimane insists Zille is not in charge of DA
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has rejected assertions that his authority was undermined following reports that Western Cape Premier Helen Zille had to be roped in to convince Eastern Cape DA Chairperson Veliswa Mvenya not to resign from the DA. Maimane faced the question when he held a media briefing in parliament on the […]
Icasa says parties are allowed to buy airtime with broadcasters
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) says according to its regulations political parties are allowed to buy airtime to flight their adverts with broadcasters as soon as the date for elections has been proclaimed. Icasa’s clarification comes in the wake of a dispute between the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the SABC where the […]
EFF’s top six not standing for local govt elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says none of its top six leaders will be standing for local government elections. The party says it has, however, included some of its current members of parliament on the lists of candidates to beef up capacity in municipal councils. The EFF concluded its national list conference on Tuesday. Party […]
No political party ads have been aired yet: SABC
The SABC says that no political parties' adverts have been aired on its platforms at this stage.
Malema confirms he will not run for mayorship
Speaking at the EFF’s list conference, Malema says he is not available for any local government position.
Tlokwe mayor defends ANC against allegations of vote snatching
Tlokwe executive mayor Khotso Khumalo, has defended the ANC from allegations that it is colluding with the IEC to steal votes.
KZN in bid to stem violence amongst political parties ahead of polls
As political intolerance reared its ugly head in KwaZulu-Natal this past weekend, the office of the provincial Premier has formed a Multi-Party Political Committee to deal with political conflicts.
Maimane accuses SABC of delaying its election campaign
Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane, says the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s reasons for refusing to air its election advert do not hold water.
NFP warns party members against ACU
National Freedom Party (NFP) Secretary General Nhlanhla Khubisa has warned party members against people who will use the name of the NFP leader to lure them to join the new party.
ANC aims to fill up FNB Stadium
The three major parties have been hard at work campaigning for local government elections on August 3.
SACP commends SABC ban on violent visuals
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has praised the SABC's decision to ban visuals showing destructive service delivery protests.
Zille woos Pretoria
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille toured Pretoria this weekend to give support to the DA's Mayoral candidate for the Tshwane Metro, Solly Msimanga in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
Malema accuses ANC of condoning violence in KZN
EFF leader Julius Malema has accused the ANC of condoning violence in KwaZulu-Natal.
FF Plus to challenge Expropriation Bill in court
The FF Plus in Parliament says it will challenge the Expropriation Bill in court if it is signed into law because it has major implications for the economy, security of tenure and property rights.
SACP in KZN concerned about Mchunu’s resignation
The South African Communist Party says it did feel side-lined by the ANC, upon its decision to relinquish the position of former KwaZulu-Natal premier Senzo Mchunu.
EFF continues with election campaign
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) continues with its local government election campaign in KwaZulu-Natal.
Ramaphosa to deliver manifesto launch in W Cape
ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to deliver the keynote address at the Western Cape ANC's manifesto launch to be held at the Site C Stadium in Khayelitsha on the 5th of June.
ANC KZN urges candidates not nominated to accept branch decisions
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has urged candidates who were not nominated by the party for elections to accept the decision of the branches.
PAC launches its election manifesto
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has embarked on a quest to reclaim its former glory of being a champion of the struggle for land.
COPE’s membership is growing: Lekota
COPE President Mosiua Lekota says the party is growing following a loss of support in the 2014 elections.
Police fire rubber bullets at ANC supporters
Police have fired rubber bullets at a group of African National Congress (ANC) supporters who are attempting to disrupt the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) campaign in KwaZulu-Natal.
PAC calls on public to join party
Hundreds of members of the PAC have started making their way into Saulsville Arena, west of Pretoria, ahead of the launch of the party's Local Government Elections manifesto.
Cope to launch manifesto on Saturday
The Congress of the People, Cope, is launching its manifesto in Mokwakwaila village, outside Giyani in Limpopo on Saturday, hoping to turn its electoral fortunes around .
NC nomination dispute may require ANC top brass intervention
The ANC’s top six could now be roped in to quell tensions in the Northern Cape as the Frances Baard region is disputing the validity of the party’s nomination process.
ANC to finalise election candidate list
The African National Congress will come under scrutiny on Friday when the party finalises its list of candidates for the August 3 local elections.
Cosatu welcomes passing of Expropriation Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has commended Parliament for passing the Expropriation Bill.
Cosatu calls on ANC for decisive leadership
Labour Federation, Cosatu, has called on the African National Congress (ANC) NEC to provide decisive leadership to keep the party united and focused on local government elections.
National Assembly approved new Rules Book
The National Assembly has approved a new Rules Book with more than 200 Members of Parliament (MP) voted in favour of the 15-chapter book while over 60 were against.
Expropriation Bill passed in National Assembly
The National Assembly has passed the Expropriation Bill which will now be sent to President Jacob Zuma to be signed in to law.
ANC EC to finalise candidates list
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape is working round the clock to finalise its candidates list ahead of the party's national list conference on Friday.
Mchunu to be officially sworn in as KZN premier
Willies Mchunu is expected to be sworn in as KwaZulu-Natal Premier during a special sitting of the provincial legislature on Wednesday afternoon.
ANC accused of meddling with candidates list
Newtown community members at Postmasburg in the Northern Cape are accusing the African National Congress (ANC) in the province of meddling with the candidates nomination list processes.
Willies Mchunu sworn in as acting KZN Premier
KZN Transport and Community Safety MEC, Willies Mchunu, who's also provincial ANC Deputy Chairperson in the province, has been sworn in as acting premier.
Willies Mchunu appointed new KZN Premier
KwaZulu-Natal's Provincial Transport and Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Willies Mchunu, will be the next premier following the resignation of Senzo Mchunu.
EFF unfazed by treason charges against Malema
The EFF has dismissed a criminal case opened against party leader, Julius Malema, by the newly formed National People’s Ambassadors party.
Senzo Mchunu resigns as KZN premier
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has announced that he is stepping down as the leader of the province.
‘Concerns that ANC is using govt events to campaign exaggerated’
ANC Head of Election Campaigning Nomvula Mokonyane says that concerns that the ANC is using government events to campaign for the up-coming local government elections are exaggerated.
Do not lose hope in the ANC: Mbete
ANC national chairperson Baleka Mbete has called on the Heidelberg community not to lose hope in the governing party and, has urged South Africans to condemn violent activities across the country.
ANCYL marches against appalling treatment of tenants
The African National Congress (ANC) Youth League in the Greater Tshwane region has lambasted rental agencies for their appalling treatment of tenants.
ACDP takes swipe at EFF
At the launch of the ACDP’s election manifesto, the party has called the EFF’s actions in Parliament “disgusting” and has urged South Africans to select leaders who fear God.
Maimane promises to curb unemployment
Mmusi Maimane has promised to increase jobs in Midvaal in the Vaal Triangle if local voters keep the party in power in August 3 municipal elections.
ACDP proposes laws to regulate spaza shops
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) wants to pass by -laws to stop spaza shop owners from sleeping inside the food shops.
ACDP to launch local election manifesto
The African Christian Democratic Party says it will review its stance on capital punishment but is sticking to its guns on its anti-gay and lesbian marriage stance.
Political parties praise Moseneke’s work
Political parties have hailed retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke's work in the Constitutional Court.
Jackson Mthembu lambasts opposition parties
ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu has blasted the DA and the EFF for what he says is their attempt to sabotage the passing of the budget.
Plato shocked at charges laid by ANC
Western Cape Minister for Community Safety, Dan Plato has expressed shock that the ANC in the province has laid criminal charges against him.
ANC remains a party of choice for most South Africans: Survey
A recent survey by research group Afrobarometer has revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) remains a party of choice for most South Africans.
Political parties pledge to abide by the IEC’s electoral code
Political parties have pledged not to incite violence, to respect voters and to abide by the electoral code.
IEC urges political parties to be peaceful during polls
IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini has appealed to political party leaders to encourage tolerance and peace during campaigning for the upcoming local government elections.
EFF won’t buy votes: Malema
EFF leader, Julius Malema, has warned supporters that his party will not buy votes by handing out t-shirts or food parcels.
PRM vows to bring change to South Africans
The People's Revolutionary Movement (PRM) has committed itself to bring change to the lives of ordinary South Africans should people vote it into power in the coming Local Government Elections.
Parties to sign Electoral Code of conduct
Leaders of all political parties represented in the National Assembly will on Monday sign the Electoral Code of Conduct at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand.
Malema defends EFF’s local government manifesto
EFF leader Julius Malema has vigorously defended his party's local government manifesto, amid criticisms that it is full of empty promises and vague proposals.
AIC welcomes former ANC/APC members in Free State
The African Independent Congress has welcomed 30 new members to its fold, mainly from the ANC and APC in the Free State.
Only the ANC has the interest of South Africa’s poor at heart: Zuma
ANC President Jacob Zuma says it is only the ANC that has the interest of South Africa's poor and marginalised at heart.
Malema calls on Cape Town supporters to ‘demand ownership of land’
EFF leader, Julius Malema, says if his party wins the Cape Town Metro, they will expropriate land without compensation.
Zuma to deliver NW manifesto address
President Jacob Zuma, as ANC leader, is expected to deliver a keynote address at the party's North West provincial launch of its local government election manifesto.
DA launches manifesto for Mpumalanga province
Creation of jobs and curbing corruption will be the top priorities for DA governed municipalities in Mpumalanga.
DA lays charges against ANC for damaging election posters
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against the African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State for allegedly damaging DA election posters in Bloemfontein.
Gauteng not pleased to be perceived as anti-Zuma: Mashatile
African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng chairperson Paul Mashatile has commended the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) for its handling of the recent Nkandla ruling in the Constitutional Court.
EFF leadership descends on Mbombela
National leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) descended on Mbombela in Mpumalanga to screen candidates elect for the local government elections.
Small parties target the Nelson Mandela Metro
The race to govern the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro after the August local government elections is heating up as small parties are also setting their sights on the municipality.
Affordable, safe housing remains a priority for DA
Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille says affordable, safe housing will always be high on the DA and the city's priority list.
Maimane reflects on one year as DA leader
In an interview with the SABC, Mmusi Maimane spoke about the challenges he has been facing since his ascension as DA leader.
Kodwa retracts statement on Vuwani
Zizi Kodwa has retracted a statement he made that people in Vuwani outside Thohoyandou can burn everything in the village but nothing will change.
Unemployment, lack of proper service delivery in under the spotlight
Unemployment and lack of proper service delivery in the Northern Cape was put in the spotlight, during the DA's election campaign in Kimberley.
NFP leader asked to intervene in party leadership challenges
The NFP leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has requested party leader Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi to intervene in their stalemate with the party's national leadership.
School property damaged after ANC branch meeting
Police in Moretele near Hammanskraal are investigating a case of public violence and malicious damage to property following the trashing of Morotola Primary School, at Stinkwater, over the weekend.
ANCWL demands equal representation after local govt elections
African National Congress Women's League president Bathabile Dlamini says they will be demanding 50-50 representation for women after local government elections.
ANC NC provincial manifesto promises power in people’s hands
The ANC in the Northern Cape launched its provincial manifesto under the theme, “The year of advancing people's power, local government is in your hands" on Saturday.
ANCWL to march for peaceful elections
The African National Congress Women's League will be marching to the Union Buildings where they will hold a prayer service for peaceful local government elections.
Zuma scolding of MPs ‘ironic’: Holomisa
Leader of UDM, Bantu Holomisa, says President Jacob Zuma’s statement about members of Parliament and their behaviour, is ironic.
ANC N Cape pulls all the stops ahead of LGE 2016
The African National Congress in the Northern Cape is pulling out all the stops to achieve 70% electoral support in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
DA has good record in dealing with unemployment: Maimane
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says his party has a good track record in dealing with unemployment and says the party will build many new factories should it come into power.
Cogta refutes IEC non-credibility claims by EFF
The Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has assured South Africans that the Independent Electoral Commission is still credible.
Political messages dominate Workers’ Day events
Parties largely used Workers' Day, which was observed on Sunday, to convey political messages ahead of the August the third local government elections.
IFP leader concerned about high levels of unemployment
In celebration of Workers Day on May 1, the President of the IFP, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, addressed a rally in KwaMachi in Harding on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mbete urges workers to circulate ANC’s election manifesto
ANC national chairperson, Baleka Mbete, has called on members of the ANC alliance partners to circulate the party's local government election manifesto to communities.
Blade urges working class to vote ANC
SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande has called on the working class to vote for the ANC on August 3, 2016.
The new struggle is the struggle for jobs, says Maimane
While the struggle pre-1994 was to secure workers’ rights, the struggle post-1994 is the struggle for jobs and employment, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said on Sunday.
APC confident about upcoming local government elections
The APC is confident that the results of the upcoming local government elections will give a clear indication of how much ground they've gained.
EFF to boost local economic development
The EFF has announced special plans to boost local economic development as part of its manifesto for the local government elections.
EFF committed to providing free education: Malema
EFF leader, Julius Malema says they are committed to the expropriation of land without compensation, the nationalisation of mines and banks, and providing free education.
EFF is going to take over key metros: Mpofu
30 April 2016 10:02 AM
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Chairperson, Dali Mpofu says the party is going to take over some of the key metros and a number of municipalities in the Local Government Elections.
EFF expects manifesto rally to be incident-free
The EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says they expect their local elections manifesto launch rally to be held at the Orlando stadium in Soweto on Saturday, to be incident-free.
Cosatu in Gauteng to mobilise communities to vote for ANC in LGE 2016
Cosatu in Gauteng say they will mobilise communities in the province to vote for the ANC in the upcoming local government elections.
Lekota defends EFF’s war talk
Cope leader Mosioua Lekota has come out in defence of EFF president Julius Malema whose statement about removing the current government with a barrel of a gun is being investigated for treason.
Zandspruit residents hopeful after Maimane visit
Residents of Zandspruit, northwest of Johannesburg, have told DA leader Mmusi Maimane that they hope his visit to their area will change their circumstances.
DA and United Front not in coalition talks
The United Front says it will not be contesting August 3 local government elections let alone forming an electoral pact with the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Joburg needs a facelift: Holomisa
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) believes the country's city of gold which is Johannesburg in this case, needs a complete facelift.
Factionalism weakens ANC: Blade Nzimande
South African Communist Party general-secretary Blade Nzimande has warned that factionalism in the ANC has the potential to weaken the ruling party.
UDM to launch election manifesto in Pretoria
The United Democratic Movement will launch its election manifesto in Pretoria on Sunday.
Use your vote wisely: Malema
Julius Malema says people must not vote for food parcels, but should use their vote to elect leaders who will improve their lives.
Maimane decries ‘widening gap’ in education quality
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says that there is a widening gap in the quality of basic education.
Change will bring economic emancipation: Maimane
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says his party is the future of the country in all its glorious diversity.
Let’s unite in honour of bus crash victims: Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says African National Congress (ANC) members must honor fallen comrades by safeguarding the unity of the party and closing ranks.
Zuma to attend ANC bus crash victims’ funeral
President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will join mourners at the funeral service of 10 African National Congress (ANC) bus crash victims.
DA expects thousands at LGE manifesto launch
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is ready make its election offer to voters.
SA’s corruption riddled municipalities need a serious ‘shake-up’: DA
The DA says South Africa needs bold leadership that will rescue the country's municipalities from its current state of chaos.
PAC infighting continues with another faction led by Mphahlele
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) political infighting is set to continue with another faction led by Letlapa Mphahele taking its battle to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Court recognises PAC led by Luthando Mbinda
The North Gauteng High Court has ordered that the IEC must recognise the PAC led by Luthando Mbinda as the official one.
Mkhize laments logistic challenges at ANC manifesto
Treasurer-General of African National Congress Zweli Mkhize says the manifesto launch was well attended by the ANC members.
Lekota urges South Africans to vote wisely
COPE leader, Mosiuoa Lekota, has once again called upon South Africans to vote wisely in the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for August 3 this year.
ANC marshals believed dead in F State bus crash
The ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Phumulo Masualle has sent condolences to the families of party supporters who were involved in a fatal crash this morning.
SA must build a stronger economy: Maimane
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says that the country has to strive to build a stronger economy.
South Africans can no longer trust the ANC: Maimane
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says South Africans can longer trust the ANC with their votes because the party has lost the plot.
More households are connected to electricity: Zuma
African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma says more households are connected to electricity and have access to pipe water and sanitation facilities.
Makwetu hailed as a political giant
African People's Convention President, Themba Godi, has praised late former Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) leader Clarence Makwetu as a political giant who loved his country.
ANC promises youth employment in manifesto
The ANC wants to turn municipalities into employment hubs especially for young people
ANC will get support from Mandela Metro: Mokonyane
ANC head of campaigns, Nomvula Mokonyane, says that the party believes it will get much support from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Buffalo city during the local government elections.
NFP official survives shooting
The Chairperson of the National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal, Vikizitha Mlotshwa, has survived an ambush at his Bergville home.
Nelson Mandela Bay covered in ANC colours
The Nelson Mandela Bay stadium is engulfed in green, gold and black ahead of the ANC Manifesto launch.
Scores expected at ANC’s manifesto launch
More than 100 000 ANC supporters are expected to descend on the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium for the launch of the party's local government elections manifesto.
PE residents will vote for the ANC: Ramaphosa
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the people of Soweto on Sea in Port Elizabeth will be voting for the ANC in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
ANC ready to launch election manifesto
The African National Congress says it is all system go for the launch of the party's Local Government election manifesto launch on Saturday.
Makwetu hailed at memorial service
Former PAC leader, Clarence Makwetu, has been described as a true Pan Africanist who dedicated his political life to the emancipation of Africans and the return of land to its rightful owners.
ANC aims to remain in control of Mandela Bay Metro
President Jacob Zuma says the ANC will do whatever it takes to retain control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in Port Elizabeth.
ANC aims to give all to stay in power
The African National Congress (ANC) has vowed to fight hard to stay in power in the country's main metros.
R29 million housing project area turned into dumping site
The DA says the area of a housing project costing R29-million in Munsieville west of Johannesburg has been turned into a dumping site.
Divisions within provinces worries KZN ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says its Gauteng counterpart should have voiced its views internally following the Constitutional Court judgment on Nkandla.
Tau flee as angry residents pelt him with stones
Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau had to twice flee from stones being thrown in his direction by angry protestors in Orange Farms south of Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.
ANCWL tells struggle veterans not to air “dirty laundry”
The ANCWL in KwaZulu-Natal has criticised certain struggle veterans, including Chief Albert Luthuli's daughter Albertina and Ronnie Kasrils, for their calls for President Jacob Zuma to step down.
COPE rejects reports on withdrawing from parliament
The Congress of the People has rejected reports that it's withdrawn from Parliament.
ANC to launch election manifesto in PE
The African National Congress (ANC) is expected to descend on the Eastern Cape province this week as part of its mobilisation campaign towards the Saturday Election Manifesto launch in Port Elizabeth.
Buthelezi against mobilisation of public to remove Zuma
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has warned against canvassing the public to remove President Jacob Zuma.
DA Leader encourages South Africans to vote
Mmusi Maimane says choosing not to participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections is tantamount to abdicating one's responsibility.
ANC Presidency race hots up as Mbete’s name enters fray
The race for the ANC Presidency is hotting up and more names are emerging. The latest name to surface is that of party Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament, Baleka Mbete.
This year’s election is about the future, not the past: Maimane
South Africans need to vote for change that will build a South Africa for all, because the African National Congress has given up on that hope and dream, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said.
Makwetu wouldn’t have tolerated PAC divisions: Kgosana
PAC veteran Phillip Kgosana says late PAC President Clarence Makwetu wouldn't have tolerated current divisions in the party. He was speaking at Makwetu's memorial service in Pretoria.
Vote to strengthen democracy; Ramaphosa
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African citizens to participate in the local government elections to strengthen their democracy.
PAC faction meets with SABC over reporter’s incident
A faction of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has reaffirmed that it is the legitimate representative of the party.
Parties meet ahead of Zuma’s impeachment debate
Leaders of various opposition parties are meeting ahead of a debate to remove President Jacob Zuma from office.
No basis for motion to impeach Zuma: ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) believes that there is no basis for the Democratic Alliance's (DA) motion to remove President Jacob Zuma from office.
ANC National Working Committee to meet
The African National Congress' National Working Committee will on Monday hold an extended meeting which is also opened to the ruling party's National Executive Committee members.
ANC KZN stands by Zuma amidst ConCourt judgment
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has thrown its weight behind President Jacob Zuma in light of last week's Constitutional Court judgement.
ANC, SACP mend sour relations in Mpumalanga
Unity seems to have prevailed within the ANC alliance in Mpumalanga.
ANC accuses EFF of intimidation in Marikana
There have been reports of alleged confrontations between members of the ANC and EFF in the North West mining town of Marikana.
COPE calls for President Zuma’s arrest
President Jacob Zuma should be charged for failing to uphold the Constitution, arrested and the keys thrown away, according to Cope.
Parties tackle problems of voter apathy among the youth in PE
The problem of voter apathy among the youth is being tackled by some political parties in the Nelson Mandela Metro in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
There will be no snap elections: Mantashe
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Gwede Mantashe says there will be no snap elections (elections called earlier than expected).
Recalling Zuma will tear ANC apart: Mantashe
The African National Congress (ANC) says recalling President Jacob Zuma would tear the organisation apart.
IFP, DA – no confidence in President Zuma
Opposition parties have reacted strongly to President Zuma's apology following the Constitutional Court ruling in respect of his Nkandla home.
PAC relives anti-pass march to parliament
Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) veteran Philip Kgosana says South Africans should not forget the party's contribution to the liberation struggle.
NFP, aggrieved members smoke a peace pipe
The National Freedom Party leadership has smoked a peace pipe with some of its aggrieved party members who left the party and took the organisation to court.
DA announces James Letuka as mayoral candidate in Free State
The DA in the Free State has announced James Letuka as its mayoral candidate in Mangaung Metro Municipality for the local government elections.
EFF embraces new ANC chief whip
A warm embrace from the EFF has rekindled hopes that new ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu could help end chaotic scenes in Parliament.
Jackson Mthembu appointed ANC Chief Whip
22 March 2016 09:12 AM
ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe has confirmed that former party spokesperson Jackson Mthembu has been appointed the party's Chief Whip.
Scuffle breaks out at PAC event
A PAC event held at the Rhoda Yende Hall, just 200 metres from where another Human Rights Day event was taking place at the cricket pitch in Sharpeville, has been cut short following a scuffle.
ANC reaffirms support for President Zuma
The African National Congress (ANC) has affirmed confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
Malema visits villages in Limpopo
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, together with his party's leadership, visited villages across Giyani in Limpopo on Sunday.
PAC members disrupt SABC live broadcast
SABC journalist Aldrin Sampear got more than he bargained for during a live crossing in Sharpeville.
Cosatu encourages its tripartite alliance members to speak out
Cosatu says members who speak out against what it calls alleged state capture by the Guptas, should do so because of principles and not because they advocate for regime change in the ANC.
ANC NEC enters final day
The African National Congress’s (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting enters its final day on Sunday behind closed doors at Irene outside Pretoria.
ANC NEC speak out against disgruntled members
The African National Congress National Executive Committee meeting entered its second day, with leaders speaking out against disgruntled party members.
Give young people space to express themselves: Motlanthe
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on the ANC to give its youth space to express themselves.
Mahumapelo must stop defending Gupta family: SACP
The South African Communist Party in the North West has called on ANC Provincial Chairperson and Premier, Supra Mahumapelo, to refrain from defending the Gupta family.
ANC NEC meeting expected to be heated
The ANC is expected to tackle what is being termed 'state capture' by business, in particular the Gupta family, at its NEC meeting starting in Irene outside Pretoria on Friday.
Zuma defended the Gupta’s: Holomisa
United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says President Jacob Zuma has shown utter arrogance and denial in defence of the Gupta family.
ANCYL calls for Jonas to be recalled
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) says it will call for the Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas to be recalled.
COPE opens treason case against Zuma and Gupta’s
The Congress of the People (COPE) has opened a case of corruption and treason against President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family in the Brooklyn Police Station in Pretoria.
ANC warns Izinduna as tension simmer
The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal has called on Izindunas (Chiefs) to refrain from telling people not to register to vote.
NFP councillor gunned down
A National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor at Umsinga in northern KwaZulu-Natal has been gunned down outside her home by unknown attackers.
Legoete condemns violence, disruptiion at ANC activities
The 254 branches of the ANC in the North West are to investigate and report those who disrupt the party's activities.
ANCYL to lead march against release of Hani’s killer
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) will lead a march to the Constitutional Court to protest the decision to release Chris Hani's killer, Janusz Walus.
Violence rocks ANC N West PGC meeting
ANC infighting burst into the open in North West on Sunday and police had to use rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse disgruntled party members at a Provincial General Council meeting.
DA unveils eThekwini mayoral candidate
The Democratic Alliance has officially introduced its eThekwini mayoral candidate, Haniff Hoosen, in Phoenix north of Durban.
Poverty alleviation to top ANC Polokwane summit agenda
The African National Congress is hosting its alliance summit at a private lodge in Polokwane.
If Johannesburg works, SA works: Mashaba
The DA’s Herman Mashaba pledged to attract investment, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and help small businesses, among other things, if his party takes over Joburg in the local elections.
IFP, NFP tension spills over to Gauteng
Tensions between the IFP and its breakaway party, the NFP, seems to have spilled over to Gauteng.
Racists must be blacklisted: ANC
Political parties have expressed different views on racism during a debate in Parliament.
EFF satisfied with the party’s coverage by SABC
The Economic Freedom Fighters says it is happy with the way the SABC has been covering the party.
Community must approve ANC candidates: Mkhize
ANC treasurer-general Zweli Mkhize has warned that no person will become a party candidate in the upcoming municipal elections unless endorsed by the community.
Boycotting voter registration doesn’t help communities: COPE
COPE on Sunday urged communities engulfed by protests to exercise their rights and register to vote instead of boycotting the IEC registration drive this weekend.
Maimane calls for non-violence during voter registration
DA leader Mmusi Maimane has encouraged South Africans to refrain from violent protesting on the second day in the voter registration process for the upcoming Local Government Elections.
SACP fully behind ANC in LGE: Nzimande
The South African Communist Party (SACP) says they fully support the African National Congress in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
EFF’s move to revoke Gupta interdict dismissed
The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the EFF’s application to revoke a court interdict granted against its leader, Julius Malema.
Khoza remains part of ANC: Kodwa
Keith Khoza will remain part of the African National Congress’s communication, says the ANC’s spokesperson Zizi Kodwa.
Keith Khoza joins Gauteng govt
The African National Congress's (ANC) Communication Manager, Keith Khoza, has resigned to join the Gauteng government.
DA tackles voter registration in PE
Patricia De Lille and Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip, went on a voter registration drive in trouble torn Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas.
Sizani happy about redeployment: Mantashe
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe has denied that party Chief Whip Stone Sizani was redeployed because of a lack of confidence in him.
DA on election registration drive in C Town
The DA in the Western Cape is taking part in a registration drive at the Cape Town station to raise awareness about the importance to register to vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections.
I am confident in Stone Sizani‘s leadership: Mothapo
ANC spokesperson in Parliament Moloto Mothapo says he is confident in Stone Sizani‘s leadership.
ANC joins IEC Con Court fight over Tlokwe
The IEC is to file an urgent Constitutional Court appeal against the Electoral Court order postponing the Tlokwe by-elections in the North West province.
NFP ready for local government elections
National Freedom Party (NFP) Chairperson Maliyakhe Shelembe says the party is ready to contest this year's local government election.
ANC calls for unity in party’s Ethekwini region
Thousands of ANC members packed the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium at Claremont in Durban for the eThekwini region's celebration of the party's 104 years of existence.
SACP stands by Gordhan
SACP has joined the ANC and churches in coming out in support of Pravin Gordhan as his fight with SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane intensifies, threatening the stability of the rand.
Sobukwe would not be proud of PAC divisions: Mbinda
Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) leader in Parliament, Luthando Mbinda has urged PAC members to emulate Sobukwe's selflessness.
PAC calls for unity ahead of LGE’s
The Pan African Congress faction led by Letlapa Mphahlele believes unity between warring factions will be important ahead of Local Government Elections.
EFF disrupt North West SOPA address
The Economic Freedom Fighters interrupted the start of the State of the Province Address by North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo, on Friday.
EFF members kicked out of Mpumalanga SOPA
EFF members have been kicked out of the Mpumalanga provincial legislature after attempting to interrupt the SOPA address which Premier David Mabuza is currently delivering.
Zille slams ANC statements over racial prejudice
Helen Zille, has rubbished the African National Congress's (ANC) statements in the province that racial prejudice runs through her State-of-the- Province address.
EFF describes Makhura’s e-tolls promises as empty
The EFF has described Gauteng Premier David Makhura's announcement that he will look into the affordability of e-tolls as yet another empty promise.
MPLs to debate Gauteng SOPA
David Makhura's plans for the province will come under scrutiny on Thursday when members of the Provincial Legislature debate his State of the Province Address.
ANC W Cape demands changes in provincial budget
The ANC in the Western Cape staged a march to the Western Cape Provincial Legislature calling for certain changes to the provincial budget.
DA hopes to win by-election in Oudtshoorn
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says the DA is working hard to win all the by-elections, ahead of the local government elections later in 2016.
My tweet was taken out of context: Corné Mulder
Freedom Front Plus parliamentary Chief Whip, Corné Mulder says his tweet was taken out of context.
ANC unfazed by Tlokwe by-elections case
The African National Congress (ANC) is calling on opposition parties in the Tlokwe local municipality to focus on campaigning for Wednesday's by-elections rather than turning to the courts.
DA welcomes new members in Mpumalanga
The DA in Mpumalanga has welcomed about a 100 new members in Lydenburg believed to be from the ANC.
DA kicks off its election campaign in Durban
The DA has kicked off it's election campaign in Durban with low key street visits in Cato Crest.
ANC delegation visits Tlokwe municipality
ANC national leadership is visiting various churches around Ikageng and Promosa townships near Potchefstroom as part of their campaigning for the Tlokwe municipal by-elections.
Sanco calls on SA to vote ANC
Candidate nominations for the 2016 Local Government Elections must be credible and from within the communities, says the Sanco.
DA turns blind eye on councillors: ANC
The African National Congress in the City of Cape Town has accused the Democratic Alliance run city of turning a blind eye to the wrong-doings of councillors.
SACP shocked at former spokesman’s death
The South African Communist Party on Friday expressed shock and sadness at the death of its former spokesperson Kaizer Mohau.
Maimane happy Zuma put South Africa first
DA leader Mmusi Maimane has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's statement in Parliament that it was important to put South Africa first.
ANCYL welcomes members of the EFF in Nkandla
The African National Congress Youth League President welcomed some Economic Freedom Fighters members from Nkandla.
Govt takes services to highly contested Tlokwe Municipality
The Executive Mayor of Tlokwe Local Municipality, accompanied by North West MECs, have led a service delivery campaign which had all government services under one roof.
COPE against Sadtu’s early dismissal of learners
COPE in the Northern Cape has condemned action by the Sadtu of dismissing learners early and convening union meetings during school hours.
Parties to use Tlokwe by-elections as a yardstick
Some political parties intend to use the February 24 by-elections in the Tlokwe municipality in Potchefstroom as a test of their strength prior to the 2016 Local Government Elections.
ANC distances itself from municipal procurement processes
The African National Congress in the Central Karoo has reiterated that it will not interfere with municipal procurement processes to the benefit of the party.
DA councillor pleads guilty on charges of misconduct
A DA disciplinary hearing has recommended that party councillor Nico du Plessis, be stripped off all his elected positions in the DA after he pleaded guilty on charges of misconduct.
DA unfazed by ANC’s election campaign in Tlokwe
The Democratic Alliance says it is unfazed by the African National Congress’ election campaign in the Tlokwe Local Municipality.
ANC promises to fast track service delivery in rural Limpopo
The African National Congress in Limpopo says it has a plan to fast track service delivery in the rural parts of the province.
ANC takes election fight to DA stronghold
The by-elections in Tlokwe follow a Constitutional Court ruling which nullified the results of the 2013 elections due to irregularities.
Sanef wants to meet with EFF
Sanef says it's seeking an urgent meet with the EFF leadership to discuss the implications of the party's threat to journalists.
Tough road ahead for new political parties
Political analyst Mandlenkosi Mthombeni says new emerging political organisations will find it difficult to attract voters.
Leaders urged to emulate Robert Sobukwe
African People's Convention leader Themba Godi says today's leaders should use dignified people such as Robert Sobukwe to check whether they are on track or not.
Nzimande calls for unity in tripartite alliance
SACP General-Secretary Blade Nzimande has called for unity among organisations within the ANC led tripartite alliance in honour of the late party and ANC intellectual, Jabulani Nxumalo.
ANC on a campaign trail in Tlokwe
The ANC in the North West has taken the fight right to the door step of the DA ahead of the Tlokwe by-elections in Potchefstroom.
N Cape ANCYL marches against racism and unemployment
Members of the African National Congress’s Youth League in the Northern Cape marched against racism and high unemployment figures in the province.
Some MPs say Mbete failed to uphold Parliament rules at SONA
The DA’s John Steenhuisen, EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and UDM’s Nqabayomzi Kwankwa say Baleka Mbete did not handle the process accordingly and failed to showcase fairness across the board.
Zuma slams ‘disruptive behaviour’ in Parliament
President Jacob Zuma says disruptions in Parliament during joint sittings are becoming a worrying trend that needs to be addressed with a sense of urgency.
Lekota calls on Parly to remove Zuma
Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota has called on Parliament to remove President Jacob Zuma - accusing him of breaking the law.
Buthelezi describes security arrangements in Parliament as excessive
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has described the security arrangements at Parliament as excessive and borders around paranoia.
Ses’khona People march in solidarity with Zuma
Thousands of people from the Ses'khona People's Rights Movement gathered in the Cape Town CBD to stand in solidarity with the President Jacob Zuma.
Truman Prince to remain with the ANC
Beaufort West Mayor, Truman Prince, will remain with the African National Congress.
ANC to mark the release of former president Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in the Western Cape says it will be celebrating the 26 anniversary of the release of former president Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990.
All systems go for SONA protests
The City of Cape Town says it has granted only one organisation a permit to march and two others the right to picket, ahead of President Jacob Zuma's SONA.
EFF, COPE in N West pledge support to independent candidates
Both the EFF and COPE in the North West have pledged support to the Tlokwe independent candidates in the upcoming by-elections to be held in the Potchefstroom based Tlokwe Local Municipality.
EFF welcomes 70 ANC defectors
The EFF in Mpumalanga has welcomed 70 members whom it says have defected from the ANC.
ANC on voter registration campaign in W Cape
African National Congress National Executive Committee members are crisscrossing the Western Cape with a voter registration campaign.
Declare Zuma’s conduct unlawful: EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters still wants the Constitutional Court to declare the conduct of President Zuma and Parliament unlawful.
Disciplinary steps to be taken against Truman Prince
The Central Karoo region of the ANC is set to institute disciplinary steps against Beaufort West Mayor, Truman Prince, who allegedly instructed tenders to be given to businesses aligned to the ANC.
Zuma not genuine: Floyd Shivambu
Economic Freedom Fighter’s Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu says they know that that President Jacob Zuma’s offer to pay back the money is not a genuine offer.
EFF hits back at Collen Maine
EFF says comments by ANC youth league president Collen Maine that likened EFF members to monkeys leave them cold.
DA Northern Cape announce 2016 mayoral candidates
The DA in the Northern Cape has announced six candidates for what they called strategic municipalities that the party is targeting to win.
MK veterans a beacon of hope for ANC – Mkhize
African National Congress Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize has called on former Umkhonto we Sizwe combatants to become beacons of hope in the revival of the party's values.
Mpumalanga Premier calls for unity between ANC, SACP
Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has called for an end to the friction between the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party in the province.
APC commemorates Robert Sobukwe
The African People's Convention has called on political leaders and the young generation to take a leaf from late struggle hero Robert Sobukwe's book.
Mashatile sworn in as Gauteng Human Settlements MEC
Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson Paul Mashatile has been sworn in as MEC for Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the province.
ConCourt case on PP’s powers set for Tuesday next week
The Constitutional Court case looking into the powers of the Public Protector is set to go ahead next Tuesday.
ANC structures in Southern Cape to meet embattled senior leader
African National Congress (ANC) structures in the Southern Cape were to meet an embattled senior leader in the region on Thursday.
DA councillor jumps to FF Plus
A Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor from Kroonstad, Albe Viljoen, has left the party to join the Freedom Front Plus (FFPlus).
ANC has failed us, Alexandra residents tell DA’s Mashaba
Residents of Alexandra north of Johannesburg say government has failed to provide them with houses.
ANC calls for dismissal of DA mayor in George Municipality
The ANC in the Western Cape has called for the immediate dismissal of the Democratic Alliance Mayor in the George Municipality, Charles Stander, for allegedly assaulting his wife.
Unity needed in the PAC: Kenny Motsamai
PAC liberation struggle hero Kenny Motsamai has called for an urgent meeting with the party leadership to discuss unity within the organization.
ANC confident ahead of Tlokwe by-elections
The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West says it's more than ready to contest the by-elections in the Tlokwe Local Municipality in Potchefstroom later this month.
EFF, DA call for political accountability on Phiyega charges
The EFF and the DA have called for political accountability following the recommendation to suspend National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
Mashatile re-joins Gauteng cabinet
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed Paul Mashatile as the new MEC for Human Settlements.
DA welcomes deployment of top ANC leaders to W Cape
The Democratic Alliance has welcomed news of caretakers being deployed to the African National Congress (ANC) Western Cape.
ANC pushes to bring stability to W Cape leadership
Three members of the African National Congress's (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) will be deployed to stabilise the party in the Western Cape.
ANC endorses proposal to reduce education districts in E Cape
The ANC in the Eastern Cape has endorsed a proposal to significantly reduce the number of education districts in an effort to improve the state of education in the province.
ANCYL calls for SACP senior official to resign
The ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal has called on the SACP's provincial secretary to resign.
ANC national top six in Cape Town
Members of the African National Congress national top six have arrived at a Cape Town hotel, where the ruling party's Western Cape leadership issues are expected to come under the spotlight.
DA calls for Truman Prince’s suspension
DA has called on the ANC to immediately suspend its Executive Mayor of Beaufort West, Truman Prince, after fresh assault charges were allegedly laid against him.
We are not divided: Tripartite alliance
The ANC-Cosatu-SACP alliance is not going anywhere. That's the message from SACP and Cosatu leaders.
UDM disbands two E Cape structures
UDM Secretary-General Bongani Msomi has confirmed that two structures have been disbanded in the Eastern Cape.
SA in need of competent leadership: Lekota
COPE President Mosiuoa Lekota says South Africa is in need of competent leadership to move away from challenges it is currently faced with.
KZN ANC downplays ‘tensions’ claim
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed reports that suggest that tension, as a result of the party's candidates selection process for the upcoming municipal elections, has spiralled out of control.
ANC Top Six intervenes to tackle W Cape leadership mess
The ANC has admitted its leadership in the Western Cape is in serious trouble.
Mokonyane canvasses to keep Sarah Baartman District Municipality
ANC Head of Elections and Campaigns, Nomvula Mokonyane, has urged party members to unite so that the party can retain the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in Local Government elections.
Mokonyane to address ANC volunteers in E Cape
ANC Head of Elections and Campaigns Nomvula Mokonyane will on Saturday address dozen volunteers at a launch of party's campaign in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.
All is not well within KZN tripartite alliance
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Boeing and U.S. Air Force personnel successfully installed the first prototype of a new B-52 bomber weapons bay launcher. The change improves the aircraft’s weapons capacity and mission flexibility.
The upgrade modifies an existing common strategic rotary launcher into a conventional rotary launcher, enabling the B-52 to carry GPS-guided or “smart” weapons in the weapons bay. The bomber has been able to carry smart weapons on its wing pylons for years but adding this capability in the bay increases the quantity and variety of B-52 smart weapons carriage. The change is important because, by creating the option to fly the aircraft with no visible weapons on its wings, it offers crew members greater mission flexibility to adapt to changing conditions on the ground.
“This upgrade allows us to provide better close air support for Army personnel on the ground and future increments improve our strategic attack capability, a cornerstone of the B-52. Being able to go and perform long-range strikes on night one of an operation and carrying an additional eight cruise missiles in the bay is huge,” said Capt. Ryan Hefron, B-52 pilot with the U.S. Air Force 419th Flight Test Squadron.
Flying without visible weapons on the wings, known as “clean wing,” provides tactical advantages as well as fuel savings by reducing wind resistance.
“We estimate fuel savings to be 15 percent when the B-52 flies without wing mounted weapons. Clean wing also means that adversaries don’t know what weapons the B-52 is carrying,” said Mike Houk, Boeing’s B-52 sustainment program manager.
Boeing engineers have created three prototypes for the new launcher, the first of which was successfully uploaded into a B-52 bomber on Dec. 17, 2014 and is now being tested. Close cooperation between Boeing and the U.S. Air Force allowed all three prototypes to be delivered ahead-of-schedule.
Military crews will continue field testing the new launcher prototypes at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. until March, when flight tests commence.
This first increment for the weapons bay upgrade adds capacity to carry Joint Direct Attack Munitions while future increments add Joint Air to Surface Stand Off Missile and Miniature Air Launched Decoy capabilities, and increases the weapons capacity for the B-52 by more than 50 percent.
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13th high-level meeting between the European Commission and the International Labour Organization
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On 18 and 19 January, the International Labour Office (ILO) and the European Commission held their13th high-level meeting at ILO’s Headquarters in Geneva.
Some very concrete EU/ILO projects supporting decent work inside and outside the EU were reviewed. They cover a varied area of action such as
establishing a fund to support Occupational Safety and Health in garment global supply chains,.
improving respect for core labour standards by EU Trade partners,.
fighting forced labour and other unacceptable forms of work in the fishing sector starting with Thailand,.
contributing to the eradication of child labour in cotton harvest in Uzbekistan,.
establishing tripartite action to combat undeclared work in Greece and Western Balkans.
sharing analytical work on long-term changes in the world of work including as regards the sharing economy and digitalisation.
The future of work and the European pillar of social rights, supporting decent job creation, social protection, decent work in global supply chains, trade and labour and international labour standards were key areas of attention for exchange of views and future cooperation.
The ILO and the Commission further discussed developments and agreed to intensify their exchanges or embark on joint initiatives in specific countries as well as
regarding skills and youth employment,.
informal economy and undeclared work,.
migration and refugees.
the social dimension of maritime and fishing.
Michel Servoz was heading a delegation bringing together different EU services dealing with employment and social, development cooperation, maritime, transport and trade policies as well as with coordination and external relations with the support of many others in the preparatory work.
Senior management across both institutions shared visions and policy priorities, reviewed achievements of the partnership established and identified areas for cooperation over the year ahead with the aim to promote decent work in the EU, in third countries and at global level, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals.
In a changing world of work and challenging global context, the ILO and the Commission reaffirmed their partnership and commitment to closely work together on issues of common concern in the year ahead.
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Great Engineering Lasts – The U-2 Spy Plane and the SR 71 Blackbird.
By James December 11, 2011 4 Comments
We spoke at YOW this year on the topic of innovation and agile over 6 decades, highlighting the Agile and Lean principles we see in space and engineering projects. From the 1930s we talked about the Cabinet War rooms and that deserves a whole post of its own as we continue to expand our understanding of how physical spaces enable and impact the people and results. From the 1940s we talked about Lockheed Martin and their Skunkworks which we’ve written about before. From the 1950s we looked at some of the magnificent engineering created by that same Skunkworks team… The Agile movement may only be 10 years old, but the principles and the evidence that it works goes back way further than that. We’ll write more reflections on YOW itself at some point, but today you get one of the lessons that most appeals to us.
The U-2 Spy Plane
When the U-2 first flew in 1955, it was an accident. A high speed taxi test saw it rolling down the runway at 70 knots at which point its sailplane wing generated enough lift and it took off into the air unexpectedly. At the other extreme, its cruising altitude of 70,000 feet is referred to by pilots as coffin corner; at this height its stall speed is a mere 10 knots slower than its maximum speed.
The balance is so critical on the U-2 that the cameras had to use a split film setup with reels on one side feeding forward while those on the other side feed backward, thus maintaining a balanced weight distribution through the whole flight.
The plane is incredibly difficult to land because of the lift cushion under the wing as it comes close to the ground. It lands on two inline ‘bicycle wheels’ and the wing tips also land and skid on the ground on titanium plates.
Perhaps the most amazing U-2 fact, and the reason we consider it such a testament to great engineering, is that it’s still in active service today.
The SR-71 Blackbird
This is the fastest and highest flying air-breathing aircraft ever made (only rockets can go higher or faster). It has a maximum speed unspecified above Mach 3.5 (3.5 times the speed of sound) and a maximum altitude also unspecified but in excess of 85,000 feet. At Mach 3.5 you’re covering 1km per second and the engines are sucking in 3 million litres of air every second – an average human breaths in that much air in a year.
The construction of the plane is pretty special too, with 90% of it being made from titanium. At Mach 3+ the surface of the plane heats up to 500+ degrees. The wet patches you can see on the wings and central spine in this photograph are caused by the fuel leaking out of the expansion joint ‘gills’ in the plane. Until about Mach 2.5 when the plane heats up and expands, the SR-71 leaks fuel constantly.
While the Concord can do the transatlantic London to New York flight in about three and half hours, the SR-71 is the way to go if you’re in a hurry. It holds the record at just 1 hour 54 min.
My favourite SR-71 story comes from a pilot in the book Sled Driver: “One day, high above Arizona , we were monitoring the radio traffic of all the mortal airplanes below us. First, a Cessna pilot asked the air traffic controllers to check his ground speed. ‘Ninety knots,’ ATC replied. A twin Bonanza soon made the same request. ‘One-twenty on the ground,’ was the reply. To our surprise, a navy F-18 came over the radio with a ground speed check. I knew exactly what he was doing. Of course, he had a ground speed indicator in his cockpit, but he wanted to let all the bug-smashers in the valley know what real speed was ‘Dusty 52, we show you at 620 on the ground,’ ATC responded. The situation was too ripe. I heard the click of Walter’s mike button in the rear seat. In his most innocent voice, Walter startled the controller by asking for a ground speed check from 81,000 feet, clearly above controlled airspace. In a cool, professional voice, the controller replied, ‘ Aspen 20, I show you at 1,982 knots on the ground.’ We did not hear another transmission on that frequency all the way to the coast.”
This article from Gizmodo about flying the SR-71 is required reading.
In a world of throw-away appliances and software it’s a salient reminder that great work, great engineering lasts a long time. The Skunkworks team was isolated and protected from the rest of the organisation; this one team designed over 30 planes including the U2, A-12, SR-71, F-117, F-22 – just to name a few iconic aircraft.
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Dan F says:
Good article, but I see the myths keep rolling on after all of these decades.
Steve Haye says:
I was at Duxford Air Museum over the Christmas break – the American Air hangar has, amongst other things, both a U-2 and and SR-71. It’s a great place to visit.
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Kushinagar Industrial Visit
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Kushinagar Going students can have their industrial visit in Gorakhpur, the main industrial setups in and around Gorakhpur includes The Fertilizer Corporation of India, Ltd, Saraya industries ltd, Mahabir jute mills ltd, Gallantt Ispat Limited etc
53 Km from Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, one of the principal centers of the Buddhist pilgrimage, is the place where Lord Buddha left his corporeal self and attained Maharparinivana.
Kushinagar was previously known as Kushinagar, which was the capital of Malla dynasty. It was one of the famous sixteen Mahajanpadas of ancient India. The Chinese travelers Fa Hien and Hieun Tsang have also mentioned Kushinagar in their travelogues.
The credit for bringing this ancient site to light goes to General A. Cunningham and A.C.L. Carlleyle who, after excavating the site in 1861, established its antiquity for the first time. Later, between 1904 and 1912, several excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India at Kushinagar confirmed its identity.
The monuments of Kushinagar are clustered in three distinct groups comprising the main site at the Nirvana Temple, the central Stupa and surrounding monasteries, the Mathakuar Kot to the south-west and the Ramabhar Stupa, a kilometer to the east.
Wattthai Temple
This is a huge temple complex built in the typical Thai Buddhist architectural style.
Nirvana Stupa
This huge brickwork stupa, exposed by Carlyl in 1876, stands at a height of 2.74 miters. A copper vessel was unearthed at this site. It bore an inscription in ancient Brahmi, which stated that Lord Buddha’s remains had been deposited here.
Mahaparinirvana Temple
This houses a 6.10 meter long statue of the reclining Buddha. The image was unearthed during the excavations of 1876. Carved from Chunar sandstone, the statue represents the dying Buddha reclining on his right side. An inscription below dates the statue to the fifth century.
Mathakuar Shrine
This shrine is about 400 yards from the Nirvana Stupa. A stone image of Lord Buddha in the ‘Bhumi Sparsha Mudra’ (earth touching posture) under the ‘Bodhi tree’ was excavated here. The inscription at the base of the statue dates it to 10th-11th century. Adjacent to this shrine, ruins of a monastery have also been discovered.
Ramabhar Stupa
About 1.5 km away from Mahaparinirvana Temple, this large Stupa rises to a height of 15 meters. It marks the site where the Lord Buddha was cremated. In ancient Buddhist texts, this Stupa has been referred to as ‘Mukut-Bandhan Chaitya’.
Here the special attraction is a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha.
Japanese Temple
A beautiful Ashta Dhatu (eight metals) statue of Lord Buddha which was brought from Japan can be seen here.
Govt. Buddha Museum
The Buddha Museum contains finds from the site excavations at Kushinagar. Open: 10:00 am. To 5.00 pm. weekly off: Monday. Other places of interest include Indo-Japanese-Sri Lankan Temples, Burmese Temple, Birla Hindu Buddha Temple, Krean Temple, Shiva Temple, Ram-Janki Temple and Meditation Park.
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Turkpatti (17 Km)
East of Kushinagar, at Turkpatti, two statues of Sun God dating to 4th & 8th centuries were recovered along with a Sun Temple.
Pawanagar(22 Km)
It is said that while coming to Kushinagar from Vaishali, Lord Buddha had stopped here. According to the Jain texts, this is the place where Lord Mahavira attained salvation. A big festival is held here on the day following Deepawali.
Lumbini (178 Km)
Lumbini (Nepal) is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Gorakhpur (51 km)
At Gorakhpur is the Govt. Museum, which has an excellent collection of Thanka paintings and relics of Lord Buddha. Gorakhnath Temple is one of the most prominent and magnificant temples of this area. A month-long “makar Sankrant Mela” is orgnanised here every year from the 14th of January. Geeta Press, the famous publisher of religious books, is located here. Lord Vishnu Temple, Kusumi Vinod Van, Geeta Vatika, Ram Garh Tal are some of the other attractions.
Tarkulha Devi Temple (65 Km)
This place is closely associated with the freedom struggle of India. The Shaheed Smarak Park and museum are worth visiting.
Maghar (78 Km)
The great poet-saint Kabirdas breathed his last here. His Mazar and Samadhi stand side by side. A festival is held here on Makar Sankranti (January).
Kapilvastu (Piprahwa)
Kasia airstrip-5 Km, Gorakhpur Airport-46 Km, Amausi Airport, Lucknow-252 Km, Babatpur Airport, Varanasi-286 Km.
The Nearest railway stations are Deoria-35 Km and Gorakhpur- 53 km, which are linked with important destinations. Kushinagar does not have a Railway Station, one has to go up to Gorakhpur by train and from there reach Kushinagar by road.
Situated on National Highway No. 28, with frequent bus services, Kushinagar is well connected with other parts of the state
Kushinagar is:
53 km from Gorakhpur
170 km from Lumbini (Nepal)
157 km from Kapilastu
253 km from Sravasti
274 km from Sarnath
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Transfer station set to begin next month
By PHYLLIS ZORN
Work on a new transfer station could begin as early as March 2.
County commissioners on Monday signed a $1,761,021 contract with Marion construction company Nelson-Fowles to begin work on an 80-by-76-foot building that will replace the existing transfer station on Santa Fe St.
The existing station will remain in operation as construction proceeds.
The contract gives the company 250 days to complete the work, so the project should be finished in early November.
Purdue said Nelson-Fowles wants an abatement inspection before construction begins.
The inspection checks for hazardous materials, such as lead paint and asbestos, before demolition begins.
Work had been expected to start later, but the construction company’s other jobs have moved in line, said Randy Purdue of Kaw Valley Engineering.
“We are happy to do the project,” said Cody Nelson, president of Nelson-Fowles Construction.
Commissioners also signed a resolution to authorize a $1.75 million lease purchase contract with Central National Bank to fund the building’s construction.
The county had earlier considered a $1.875 lease purchase agreement, but decided to use available funds for part of the cost instead.
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Gerard Law, former Senior Vice President of J&J Snack Foods, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Real Good Foods
By: Real Good Foods via PR Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerard Law has been named Chief Executive Officer of Real Good Foods effective October 14. Mr. Law most recently was Senior Vice President of J&J Snack Foods Corp's (NSDQ: JJSF) snack division with 16 manufacturing plants and $800M in revenue.
"Gerard Law to lead Real Good Foods"
"I am very pleased to welcome Jerry to Real Good Foods," said Bryan Freeman, Chairman of the Board. "Having spent the last 28 years working in a profitable, high growth environment with world class manufacturing, Jerry is well-equipped to reinforce and build upon Real Good Food's commitment to serving its growing community of consumers. Jerry also shares our passion for food, and his highly relevant experience as a senior executive with a large company strongly positions him to lead RGF through its next phase of growth."
"I have known Jerry for more than 15 years and believe he is well equipped to lead RGF to the next level," said Josh Schreider, Founder and COO of Real Good Foods.
"I am impressed by RGF's brand and its growth in frozen retail grocery. I am looking forward to scaling this business and leading the dedicated people who are a part of this phenomenal success," Jerry Law.
Founded in 2016, Real Good Foods is on a mission to prevent ever-growing rates of chronic health conditions linked to poor nutrition by bringing nutrient dense foods to every eating occasion. After creating the first high protein, grain free, low-carb Italian and Mexican food, the brand quickly grew popular among consumers of all lifestyles—who all asked for more. Two years after the launch, Real Good Foods now has a low-carb, high-protein option for any occasion—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Desserts—all made with real, clean ingredients and readily made at your convenience.
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By Akinojora 18.05.2019 5 comments к записи How often are you tested for hpv
How is HPV diagnosed? They can appear on the anus, cervix, scrotum, penis, groin, or thigh. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:. Strep Throat. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area. This is not the same as using the HPV test with the Pap test as part of your normal health visit. The rare cases where this has happened do not involve the types of HPV that can cause cancer.
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But again, HPV is very common, so having sexual contact with even one other person can put you at risk. Condoms can offer some protection. Pap tests (or Pap smears) look for cancers and precancers in the cervix.
If not treated, these abnormal cells could lead to cervical cancer. Most women 21 to 65 years old need to get Pap tests or a Pap test and HPV test together. Do I have HPV? Because HPV is such a common infection that usually goes away on its own, most people never know they have HPV.
If you do find out you.
This test will not confirm HPV, but it can find abnormal skin cells.
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There can be just one, or they can appear in groups. If my symptoms get worse, when should I call my doctor? It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils called oropharyngeal cancer. The rare cases where this has happened do not involve the types of HPV that can cause cancer.
King of jordan flies This test will not confirm HPV, but it can find abnormal skin cells.
The virus can also be spread by genital contact without sex, but this is not common. Routine screening for women aged 21 to 65 years old can prevent cervical cancer.
They can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. Use condoms consistently and correctly, though they may not cover all areas of skin where the virus lives.
Your first HPV test.
If you are 30 or older and have not had an HPV test, tell your doctor that you want to be tested for HPV test along with your next Pap. If you are.
For women, diagnosis of HPV often starts with abnormal results from a routine Pap test. When you have a Pap test (or “smear”), the doctor will. A false-positive test result indicates that you have a high-risk type of HPV when you really don't. A false-positive result could lead to an.
They may also be more likely to develop health problems from HPV.
Some people find out they have HPV when they get genital warts. Children age 9 to 14 receive 2 doses.
Video: How often are you tested for hpv HPV test vs. Pap smear: Mayo Clinic Radio
Sometimes the speculum feels cold when it's first inserted. HPV is a very common virus. Accessed March 22,
Sonic r lyrics Some people find out they have HPV when they get genital warts. HPV is passed between people through genital or skin-to-skin contact.
If abnormal cells are found, your doctor may do another Pap test and include a cervical HPV test. The human papillomavirus HPV test detects the presence of the human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer. They can appear on the anus, cervix, scrotum, penis, groin, or thigh.
HPV is very common, so the only way to keep from becoming infected may be to completely avoid any contact of the areas of your body that can become infected like the mouth, anus, and genitals with those of another person. New York, N.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted.
Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early.
You can get HPV by having sex with someone who is infected with HPV. HPV- related cancers are more treatable when diagnosed and treated promptly. Now HPV tests can be used in women starting at 30 years of age and in women of any Try to schedule the test on a day when you do not expect to be on your.
An HPV test can be done using the same sample from the Pap test or by collecting a second sample from the cervical canal.
However, men can be infected with HPV and pass the virus along to their sex partners.
Get vaccinated. Strep Throat. Without health insurance, vaccines can be expensive.
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Sometimes the speculum feels cold when it's first inserted. You may have one type that goes away, but you can get another different type.
There are treatments for the conditions the virus causes. Condoms are very helpful, though, in protecting against other infections that can be spread through sexual activity. Get vaccinated. How can I avoid getting HPV?
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In this test, he or she will use a special magnifying lens to get a closer look at your cervix. This test can identify many of the HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.
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Routine use of the HPV test in women under age 30 isn't recommended, nor is it very helpful.
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Another type of HPV can cause warts to develop on other parts of your body, such as your hands and feet. Share on: Facebook Twitter.
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HPV is very common, so the only way to keep from becoming infected may be to completely avoid any contact of the areas of your body that can become infected like the mouth, anus, and genitals with those of another person. Certain types of HPV — including types 16 and 18 — increase your cervical cancer risk.
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It is most effective when the person is vaccinated before becoming sexually active. So it is important to do your best to avoid HPV.
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Exponential Interactive Announces Its New Business Division, VDX.tv, Is Expanding Into International Markets
VDX.tv allows brands to amplify their advertising with customised, video-driven solutions served across channels and screens, including connected TV.
APAC— Digital advertising leader Exponential Interactive announces today that it is rolling out its new, video-driven business division, VDX.tv, in international markets. VDX.tv allows brands to serve tailormade video-driven experiences across screens, including connected TV (CTV) and Over the Top (OTT). This announcement is on the heels of a successful launch in the U.S. in October 2019.
Exponential has a decade long history of creating results-driven advertising solutions for brands globally. VDX, or video-driven experiences, has a proven track record for international advertisers. The VDX.tv product suite incorporates existing solutions, as well as new technologies developed for Advanced TV. By 2021, 82% of all consumer internet traffic will be video, according to Cisco. Brands must adapt their advertising strategies accordingly. VDX.tv makes it simple for brands to create personalised video-driven experiences across channels and screens, from mobile devices and laptops to CTV/OTT.
VDX.tv’s COO Scott Kellstedt explains VDX.tv is designed with its customers’ evolving needs in mind. “As in the U.S., brands throughout Canada, Europe and Asia are adopting cross-channel, digital video strategies. According to IAB research, more than 8 in 10 advertisers believe a unified multi-platform buying solution (TV + digital video) is important[1]. Adding CTV into the product mix helps close the loop for the growing number of brands looking to execute an all-screens approach.”
Kellstedt adds that what really sets VDX.tv apart is its ability to deliver tailormade-solutions. “Video is of universal value to the market, but brands across categories have different objectives and concerns. Audience behaviour also varies depending on the vertical, the size of the purchase, and the prospect’s position in the consideration journey. Our solution allows brands to complement their TV buys and amplify their video messaging, reaching their most relevant consumers.”
As of March 9th, 2020, VDX.tv solutions are available in APAC regions, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as EMEA regions Spain, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Africa, Dubai and Canada.
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VDX.tv is a global advertising technology company that is transforming the way brands connect with relevant audiences in today’s converging video landscape. We create video-driven experiences that integrate a brand’s TV and digital messages and empower marketers to captivate viewers, compel action, and convert awareness into response. We connect the dots between people, devices and households to deliver a more consistent, relevant, and meaningful brand experience across connected TVs and personal devices. Our multidimensional approach to household targeting provides visibility into the entire consumer journey, allowing brands to amplify their message and turn consumers into customers.
VDX.tv is a division of Exponential Interactive, Inc. Learn more at www.vdx.tv
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Home > HEADLINES > Read About What Happened To Yusuf Buhari After His Motorbike Accident
Read About What Happened To Yusuf Buhari After His Motorbike Accident
President Muhammadu Buhari’s only son, Mr. Yusuf Buhari, who got involved in a ghastly motorbike crash last December, returned to the country Monday after undergoing further treatment abroad.
Although it could not be ascertained where Yusuf had gone for treatment,
According to reports Yusuf, who arrived the country Monday night, was in a better shape and is expected to resume a normal life.
At the time of his accident, a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, had said Yusuf was allegedly drag racing with his friend, when the accident happened on December 26.
According to the statement, “Yusuf broke a limb and sustained an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is in a stable condition.”
Also Read: Presidency Reacts To Reports That Buhari Is Dead
He had first undergone successful emergency surgery at the Cedarcrest Hospitals, Abuja, carried out by a team of neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons.
As Yusuf’s health improved, he was transferred from the intensive care unit of the hospital to the ward, following which he was certified stable and discharged.
But sources in the presidency disclosed Monday that shortly after he was discharged from Cedarcrest, he departed the country quietly due to the sensitivity surrounding his treatment abroad.
When contacted Monday on his return, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, declined to comment on the issue.
Adesina, who sounded irritable, said: “The boy has a right to his private life. We can’t be talking about him and his movement.”
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Home > BUSINESS > Seme Command generates N546m in January
Seme Command generates N546m in January
The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said it generated 546,837,124.64 revenue in January, 2018.
In a statement, Customs Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Taupyen Selchang, said that the revenue generated represented about 81 per cent of its target actualised.
The command made a total of 64 seizures with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) N18, 335, 495.00 for the period under review.
Commenting on the revenue, the Customs Area Comptroller Mohammed Aliyu, disclosed that the command has started on a good note. He stated that the service was ready to explore all avenues in order to ensure that the target for the year is not only met but exceeded.
The comptroller restated that the anti-smuggling drive of the command was well fortified against smugglers noting that the clampdown on smuggling of PMS products (petrol) through the creeks was a demonstration of the command’s readiness to combat smuggling of any kind through the border to the barest minimum.
Earlier, the comptroller had indicated his readiness to reward excellent performance among officers as motivational incentives to ensure strict compliance to the extant laws and the service operational golden rules while discharging their responsibilities.
The comptroller further warned officers and men of the command not to compromise the standard set by the service but should be committed to the implementation of government fiscal policies especially now that their services are most needed.
The Customs Area Controller disclosed that the command expects a more professional approach in the handling and usage of arms among officers and men of the command.
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CATE LE BON @ CROXTON (MELBOURNE)
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Mistletone is excited to present the great Cate Le Bon, touring Australia with her brilliant band. Tickets on sale now!
PERTH: Monday December 9 @ Rosemount Hotel. Presented by Cool Perth Nights. tickets on sale here.
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Mistletone could not be prouder to present the return of the supreme Kurt Vile & the Violators, touring brand new album Bottle It In with special guests RVG. Tickets on sale now!
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Weeks of speculation come to an end today as details of the new Kurt Vile album can finally be confirmed: One of the most critically and commercially acclaimed artists of the last decade will release Bottle It In on Friday 12 October via Matador Records / Remote Control.
A sprawling new jammer titled ‘Bassackwards’ follows previously released Bottle It In single, ‘Loading Zones’, an ode to the parking challenges in Vile’s native Philadelphia, described alternately as “Vile at his comforting, shaggy best” (The Guardian), and an “ambiguous rumination on small town life” (MOJO). The epic, loping ‘Bassackwards’ is the album’s beating heart and Vile’s most compelling evocation of how he sees the world: “I was on the ground circa Planet Earth, but out of sorts,” he sings over a gently psychedelic bed of backmasked guitars. “But I snapped back, baby, just in time to jot it down.”
Travel can inspire in surprising ways: Kurt Vile discovered as much making his first record in three years, the eclectic and electrifying Bottle It In, which he recorded at various studios around the country over two very busy years, during sessions that usually punctuated the ends of long tours or family road trips. Every song, whether it’s a concise and catchy pop composition or a sprawling guitar epic, becomes a journey unto itself, taking unexpected detours, circuitous melodic avenues, or open-highway solos. If Vile has become something of a rock guitar god—a mantle he would dismiss out of humility but also out of a desire to keep getting better, to continue absorbing new music, new sounds, new ideas—it’s due to his precise, witty playing style, which turns every riff and rhythm into points on a map and takes the scenic route from one to the next.
Using past albums as points of departure, Bottle It In heads off in new directions, pushing at the edges of the map into unexplored territory: Here be monster jams. These songs show an artist who is still evolving and growing: a songwriter who, like his hero John Prine, can make you laugh and break your heart, often in the same line, as well as a vocalist who essentially rewrites those songs whenever he sings them in his wise, laconic jive-talkin’ drawl. He revels in the minutiae of the music—not simply incorporating new instruments but emphasizing how they interact with his guitar and voice, how the glockenspiel evokes cirrocumulus clouds on “Hysteria,” how Kim Gordon’s “acoustic guitar distortion” (her term) engulfs everything at the end of “Mutinies,” how the banjo curls around his guitar lines and backing vocals from Lucius to lend a high-lonesome aura to “Come Again.”
These journeys took Vile more than two years to navigate, during which time he toured behind his breakout 2015 album b’lieve I’m goin’ down, recorded a duets album with Courtney Barnett, opened for Neil Young in front of 90,000 people in Quebec, famously became a clue on Jeopardy, hung out with friends, took vacations with his wife and daughters.
In April 2017, he trekked out to Indio, California, to catch the Stagecoach Festival and sit in with his friends the Sadies (“my favorite modern band”). Inspired by Willie Nelson’s epic set, Vile spent a few days in Los Angeles working with producer Rob Schnapf at his Mant Sounds studio. The two had previously worked together on “Pretty Pimpin,” the leadoff track on b’lieve that became a number-one AAA radio hit. Their second collaboration was similarly inspired: Featuring backing vocals from Cass McCombs, the eleven-minute title track is full of ominous bass rumbles, hazy-steady drumbeats from Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa, delicate harp stabs from Mary Lattimore, and what sounds like chewy distortion leaking out of a David Lynch flick.
Months later, when a lengthy Violators tour ended in Salt Lake City, Vile let the momentum carry him further west, where he recorded several more songs with engineer/producer Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, the War on Drugs) at The Beer Hole in Los Angeles. Other songs were put to tape during sojourns to Portland, Oregon, and to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where fellow Violator Rob Laakso co-produced. The bulk of Bottle It In was bottled up at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with Peter Katis (Interpol, the National) engineering and producing. Bottle It In captures the spontaneity of these impromptu sessions, revealing Vile as a diligent and singularly determined musician.
These recordings are the destinations, but the journeys were just as important, whether they gave him time with his wife and kids or an opportunity to get some writing done. “For a while I was terrified of flying, so I would be listening to whatever country songs I was obsessed with. I’d have George Jones blasting in my ears. Or, I would be reading something about country music. Or, I would start writing songs in that flash of being afraid, being swallowed by life. I’m up there on a plane drinking wine because like everybody else I’m afraid to die. And I wrote ‘Hysteria’ up there.” That new song, with its woozy guitar fanfare, captures mid-flight queasiness well, as Vile daydreams about escaping the flight: “Stop this plane ‘cause I wanna get off,” he sings. “Pull over somewhere on the side of a cloud.”
Bottle It In is about place only insofar as it is about the people in those places: friends and family, bandmates and music heroes, colleagues and collaborators. There’s a lot of love in these big-hearted songs, a lot of warmth toward everyone in Vile’s orbit and even toward those whose paths he’s yet to cross. “Loved you all a long, long while,” he sings on “One-Trick Ponies.” “Looked down into a deep dark well, called all of your names.” The jangly country-rock tune serves as a valentine to… he won’t say, but he and Mozgawa and Farmer Dave Scher deliver a beautifully sympathetic sing-along chorus that invites every one of us one-trick ponies to join in.
As Vile prepares for another round of lengthy tours and countless shows, these songs should prove good company, reminders of the love and responsibility he has toward those he leaves at home and those he meets along the way. That makes the sentiments resonate more strongly and lends Bottle It In an emotional weight. “It’s like that moment on the airplane,” Vile says, “when you’re on your way somewhere and you have that burst of panic. When you’re terrified of dying, that’s when you want people to know you love them.”
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2 SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
2.1 Social and Political Philosophy Jazz Topics
2.2 Internet Resources on Social & Political Philosophy
Discussion[edit]
SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY[edit]
Social and Political Philosophy Jazz Topics[edit]
Sp1. Should the Federal government support jazz?
Sp2. What is the impact of jazz education on the development of jazz itself?
Sp3. Is jazz dying?
Sp4. Is jazz a bourgeoise plot to subdue the workers?
Sp5. How has jazz contributed to freedom?
Sp6. Is jazz unhealthy?
Sp7. Women and Jazz
Sp8. Jazz and Freedom
Sp9. Were the motivations for free jazz musicians in the 1960's to rebel against white middle class American society?
Sp10. Is jazz a reflector of current cultural values and trends?
Sp11. Can jazz be used as a predictor of future musical trends?
Sp12. Could jazz's origins only have developed in the United States?
Sp13. What relationships are there between democracy and jazz?
Sp14. Can jazz's origins only occur with an oppressed people?
Sp15. Religion & Spirituality in jazz
Sp16. National Recording Registry
Sp17. What is your jazz DNA 🧬 (or salt water taffy 🍬)?
Internet Resources on Social & Political Philosophy[edit]
Jazz in America: Philosophy Herbie Hancock (formerly Thelonius Monk) Institute of Jazz claims jazz can generate and support many significant values.
“In addition to helping create a greater understanding of and appreciation for jazz and its contribution to and reflection of American culture, Jazz in America also provides insight into such intangibles as teamwork, freedom with responsibility, unity with ethnic diversity, the correlation of hard work and goal accomplishment, and the American spirit. The study of jazz also helps students develop a better understanding of and respect for this country's diverse cultural heritage. And, perhaps, there is no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble -- individual freedom but with responsibility to the group.”[1] (bold not in original)
↑ Jazz in America: Philosophy 4th paragraph.
Bibliography[edit]
Kocherhans, Thomas. “Improvisation as Liberation: Endeavours of Resistance in Free Jazz.” Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana 33, no. 106 (2012): 39-52.
Neufeld, Jonathan A. “Musical Formalism and Political Performances.” Contemporary Aesthetics 7 (2009).
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A people's history of England
This classic 1938 work by AL Morton lays out the main outlines and most important turning points of British history - from the point of view of the ordinary people - in a clear and jargon-free style.
England-part-1.pdf 9.68 MB
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Thank you, I did not know these types of sites existed
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The Civil Service Rank & File – a belated post-mortem
An analysis of the Civil Service Rank & File Network, which emerged in late 2012, and its impact during its brief existence.
8,000 workers wildcat at Vietnam footwear factory
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Work: an introduction
Abolish restaurants: A worker's critique of the food service industry
Paul Mattick, Jr., "The Economic Crisis in Fact and Fiction"
1998: Danish private sector strike
Bury my heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian history of the American West - Dee Brown
World War I struggles in Switzerland
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Holgorsen’s departure different than Wilson’s
When I blogged yesterday about the folks who could potentially follow Dana Holgorsen out the door at Oklahoma State, I received a few comments hearkening back to the departure of another offensive coordinator.
This comment from Caleb sums up those comments: “Where was all of this type of talk when Wilson left OU?”
The short answer: this situation is totally different than that one.
The long answer?
When Kevin Wilson left Oklahoma last week to become the head coach at Indiana, no doubt it left a hole. He’s been the Sooners’ offensive coordinator since 2006. Replacing someone who’s been there that long is no easy task.
But he’s been there long enough to share his system with the other coaches. They’ve had a chance to see it work. They’ve had the opportunity to immerse themselves in it. Josh Heupel and Jay Norvell, who’ve been tapped since as the new co-offensive coordinators, have been around this offense that has won multiple Big 12 championship long enough to pick it up and go with it.
That isn’t the case at OSU. Holgorsen, who is reportedly heading to West Virginia, has only been on campus one season. While the Cowboys obviously have his playbook and his scheme, the other assistants haven’t really had the chance to crawl inside this offense, internalize it and made it their own.
Now, before all you Cowboy fans get up in arms and remind me that OSU won games before Holgorsen got there, I realize that. But what I’m saying is that if OSU wants to continue to run the same type of offense, it might not be as easy as one of the current assistants just picking up Holgorsen’s playbook. The Cowboys might have to go out and hire someone who has run a similar offense.
How Mike Gundy addresses the hiring of his next offensive coordinator could be key to keeping his top two players next season. Justin Blackmon and Brandon Weeden will likely weigh who the offensive coordinator is when considering whether to leave school early for the NFL Draft.
When I blogged as much yesterday, some folks asked why there wasn’t a similar question asked about Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles when Wilson left OU.
(By the way, I’m banning any OSU fans from complaining about interjecting OU into this discussion. Questions about the Sooner comparison came from Cowboy fans.)
If I’d have thought Broyles’ or Jones’ futures at OU were tied in any way to Wilson, I’d have written as much. But frankly, I don’t think either of those guys will be high enough draft choices to leave regardless of who’s coaching at OU. Broyles may go, but if he does, it won’t be because he sees a big change coming in the Sooner offense. That goes back to what I said before about Wilson leaving behind his system.
The situation is completely different at OSU.
Blackmon, for starters, is so dang good that’ll he’ll have to give the draft more serious consideration than any other player in the state. In doing that, he’ll have to consider who is coaching him. And obviously, Weeden’s age is a factor, so he’ll likely give the draft some thought. Like Blackmon, he’ll have to consider who is coaching him in that evaluation.
Different situations led to my different opinions.
Here’s one last thing: Just because I think Holgorsen leaving for West Virginia could lead to other departures at OSU doesn’t mean I believe the Cowboys are doomed. Quite the opposite is true.
The Cowboys went out and got Holgorsen last year. That was an amazing hire.
There’s no reason to think they won’t make another great hire now.
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David on Dec 17, 2010 @ 11:53 am
I agree with your general assessment that replacing the o-coordinators will be different. However, OU drastically changed their passing game just this year by going to more of a short controlled passing game, almost abandoning the power running game and adopting the pistol the week before Baylor. I don't think you can say Wilson's offense has been in place since 2006. Personnel will or should dictate next year's offense at both schools.The production of Hunter and Murray can't be duplicated by "the system." They will both look very similar but there will always be changes.
Jack on Dec 16, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Tom is correct. It is much more logical to "speculate" that Wilson with long term ties to the OU assistant coachs and the ability to hire (i.e. he'll be the HC) would bring some OU departures with his departure. Dana will be OC at WV so no hiring power and only a 1 year relationship with OSU assistants. Not a very logical "speculation" that Dana would get OSU coachs to depart. But, if you con't care about logic and would rather just stir the pot . . . keep on writing.
Thor on Dec 16, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
Decent blog post. May not be perfectly right about every detail, but it still seems like it was thoughtfully and intelligently written. On a completely different note, Jenni your observation a few weeks ago about KU's late fall football stadium setting was correct and worth making. The stadium and its setting were, as you noted, absolutely beautiful. Bleacher Report did a slideshow on football stadiums that in their view were especially worth seeing and their list included KU's stadium. I could see every bit of why when I was there for the KU-OSU game.
Richard on Dec 16, 2010 @ 1:48 pm
After-the-fact, speculation that Blackmon is likely to leave OSU and none that Broyles might leave OU is because departed OC, Wilson coached at OU longer than Holgorsen coached at OSU and because Blackmon is a much better Receiver than is Broyles? Broyle's is less likely to miss his mentor of 4 full years than Blackmon is to miss his of only 1 year? The 4th year Junior is less likely to leave college early than the 3rd year Sophomore is? Losing a Coordinator of 1 year is potentially more devistating than losing a Cooridnator of 4 years? Losing the Coordinator that directed the Championship Offense is a lot less devistating to a program than losing a Coordinator whose Offense came in down the ranks is? All kinds of comparasions including the what if variety were made throughout the season equating the two Receivers but now in defense of your speculative opine, Blackmon is clearly in a different league altogether? Jenni, you're thoughts, feelings, and opinion are your own and there's nothing wrong the expression of those thoughts, feelings, and opinions reflecting your personal bias' even if that reflextion was Freudian and unintended. Just be honest about those bias'. You envisioned Holgorsen's departure as the first of many dominoes to fall at OSU implying pending doom and envisioned Wilson's departure at OU as having no negative effect what-so-ever at OU in comparison. It is what it is. No two ways about it, those thoughts, feelings, and opnions reflect your own personal bias'. It's much easier for you to see doom in OSU's future than it is OU's because that's what you'd prefer to see.
JD on Dec 16, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
Wow. Here's the difference Jenni. You/OU fans/75% of the state HOPE that holgerson's departure leaves a big void. You HOPE that Blackmon and Weeden would follow suit. You HOPE that the cowboy ship goes down like the Hindenberg. Holgerson was great. Maybe the best in the game. I called that when I was sitting in the stands watching his Houston offense dismantle Osu in '09. But it's not like now that he's gone Gundy is going to implement the double wing to run the veer. If Weeden and or Blackmon decide to came back they're still going to be the focal point of the offense and they're gonna put up huge numbers again. If they decide that declaring early is their best option then who could blame them. But it will be for a lot of rea$on$ the least of which being who's calling the pass plays. Either way life goes on in Stillwater. With or without Dana Holgerson, Justin Blackmon, or Brandon Weeden. 3 guys nobody had ever even heard of this time last year. *** JD: Why would I hope that? OSU folks buy a lot more papers and come onto our website a lot more when the Cowboys are winning. I want both teams to win as much as possible. If they were undefeated every year when Bedlam rolled around, I would love it. Jenni
Chuck on Dec 16, 2010 @ 4:41 am
Why, jenny, would Blackmon leave because Holgorson is gone when Backmon was already there when Holgorson arrived? You're making your analysis of this particular issue much too hard. It's actually very simple. If Blackmon has good information that he would go in the first 15 picks in the draft, possibly the first round, he would consider it because anyone would. It's simply a dollars question. No way he leaves if he's not a very high pick due to the likelihood of a lockout by the NFL owners which is very probably going to cancel most if not all of the next NFL season. He's better off at OSU one more year unless he gets millions guaranteed and a 7 figure signing bonus that is due regardless of the labor and owner issues. Holgorson doesn't figure in to the decision at all.
robert on Dec 16, 2010 @ 12:10 am
Alright Jenni, when you state “While the Cowboys obviously have his playbook and his scheme, the other assistants haven’t really had the chance to crawl inside this offense, internalize it and made it their own.” If this isn't just your uneducated opinion stated as fact, then where are your facts to support your statement? What information are you privy to that says the current staff couldn't successfully run this offense if they chose? Fact or opinion/fiction?
Tom Wilson on Dec 15, 2010 @ 7:35 pm
You didn't answer the question short or long. Every assistant wants to take coaches. What is the point of getting a HC job if you don't give yourself the best chance to succeed? Would it not be more difficult to succeed with a entirely new staff? I imagine Stoops promotes from within to help prevent defections and hiring within is attractive to new coaches (i.e Norvall took a position job after being an OC). This is your logic in the article. A coach with one year in the program will put away long time assistants, but a coach with six years won't make an effort. My logic is Miles took OSU assistants to LSU because of a personal relationship. He could have gotten others, just as qualified, but having a good working relationship is huge. Look at all the KSU guys Stoops has gotten to OU when there were plenty of other options. I hope you can see that not explaining yourself effectively makes the paper look biased.
kip gwinn on Dec 15, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
Reports back here in West virginia, are that Luck and Holgorson started talking in late October after WVU "fumbled" the Big East away.
Oldtimer on Dec 15, 2010 @ 7:31 pm
El Prezis correct, only in Tulsa Pat Jones was talking about Luck and DH talking as early as JUne. WVU was wanting to get rid of Stewart and Luck and Holgersen are connected through their time in Houston. Luck can't just fire a loyal guy who worst season was 9-4 so they have concocted this 1 year coach in waiting crap. If it is true, then I must question the integrity of both Luck and DH. If it is some recently hatched plan by Luck, then I think both men are deceiving themselves that this will work - considering Stewart and the rest of the staff's lameduck status. I don't believe there were any rumors about Wilson scheming to replace anyone or even soliciting offers to leave.
robert on Dec 15, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
"While the Cowboys obviously have his playbook and his scheme, the other assistants haven’t really had the chance to crawl inside this offense, internalize it and made it their own." Jenni, how could you know that to be true? It's merely your opinion stated as fact. I'll bet you have no regular contact with the coaches and don't have a clue what they really do and do not know or what the true possibilities are that they can replicate Holgerson's scheme in his absence. In the future, please stick to human interest reporting or at least label your written work as fiction. *** Robert: I'm not sure what you would consider regular contact, but I attended at least one of the two weekly media availabilities that OSU had during all but maybe one or two weeks this season. Those are the only times that coaches are made available to media, and I would say that save our beat writers and the beat writers at the Tulsa World, the OSU coaches spoke to me as much as any other reporter in the state. You saying that I'm stating my opinion as fact is funny considering that you're stating your opinion as fact when really you look to be the one who is writing fiction. Jenni
Bob on Dec 15, 2010 @ 5:35 pm
Dana would be out of his mind to leave OSU. Here's why NFL equilivant facilities Talent on the upswing with what we have returning and new recruits OSU certainly would match any $$$ offered by anyone else to be an OC Put in another record breaking year at OSU and he is ready for the "Big Time" promotion I think the Pitt and WVa jobs are just a ploy to determine market value. If DH is dumb enough to take a lateral move, then he should be encouraged to go. There are dozens of talented Offensive coaches out there that would kill for a job at OSU!!!
Brent on Dec 15, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
The decisions made by Weeden and Blackmon will be made because of their projected draft status and the potential money thrown at them. Holgerson's leaving will have ZERO imput.
Meacham (experience as OC and play calling in similiar offenses, plus OSU ties) and Kingsbury (familiarity with Holgorson's style of offense) would make a good combination as co-coordinators. It might help keep Meacham at OSU and continue a style of offense which worked well and is fun to watch.
Steve on Dec 15, 2010 @ 4:50 pm
OSU fans, please understand something: outside of Chatmon, the DOK only writes speculative articles about OSU. They have very little knowledge of what is going on at OSU and for the most part usually don't care. Chatmon has actually been around the players and staff a bit this year, but even he is limited. Jenni has ZERO clue about the coach's relationships at OSU or what is happening there right now. This is just her speculation - nothing more. Take it for what it is and remember she really doesn't know. She is just writing something to get people to read. It has no real bearing in reality.
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Just stick to writing feature article, which you are great at, and quit trying to write about the actual sport. The more you try to explain yourself the worse it gets. OSU will have plenty of options to hire a great OC. I agree Dana is a great OC but give some credit to the talent that OSU is bringing in now. Look at the O-Line that was supposed to stink, dont think dana couached them. One of them made All Big12. we are loaded with young talent at all skill positions. OSU will be fine. Quit trying to act like they are a sinking ship every time a coach leaves. Like Gundy said, he expects people to leave. No one was after our coaches when we won 3 to 5 games. Now that we won 28 games in 3 years, someone wants our coaches.
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Jenni---I have several questions. It has more to do with Oliver Luck and Holgorsen and possibly leading into Joe DeForest. It was stated on the Sports Animal that Luck and Holgorsen were talking about this as early as October---do you believe this to be true? And if it is true--then was all of ths coach in waiting plan only put in place because of Pitt interviewing Holgorsen? Did Boone and Gundy drop the ball by not offering Holgorsen a package similar to what Malzahn just received at Auburn? Now to DeForest. Is there a previous direct tie between DeForest and Luck which goes beyond them both knowing Holgorsen? And last question...if DeForest were to leave and head to West Virginia---would Gundy and Boone view this as a betrayal by Holgorsen by simply not just leaving by himself? *** El: I haven't heard anything about Luck and Holgorsen talking in October, so I can't speak to that. As for DeForest and Luck, I know of no tie there, though Joe does have some ties back to Houston. He coached at Rice there back in the day. And lastly, coaches move around. Someone might see DeForest leaving as a betrayal, but I doubt it. He's been loyal for a decade. If he chose to leave now, I think everyone would wish him well and go on about their business. Jenni
Hayes on Dec 15, 2010 @ 3:42 pm
The current staff, less OCDH, has worked together for several years and has established a great working relationships together. Why would they follow the "new guy" out the door? I still don't get your post from yesterday about assistants being part of a OCDH package and can't find any remarks backing up that statement. The GA that OCDH brought, would of course be a person to follow him, but that is it. You mentioned the current staff doesn't have the expert knowledge of the DH system, so why would a coach want other coaches that don't have the expert knowledge? OCDH will look for relationships that he developed under Leach, not Gundy. *** Hayes: As I said yesterday, I think one or two coaches may follow Holgorsen, not the entire staff. And I also said that I believe Joe DeForest is most likely to go with him because they became friends several years ago. DeForest could go to West Virginia and have a chance to be the defensive coordinator, something that he hasn't had a chance to be at OSU. Jenni
Brad on Dec 15, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
rabble, rabble, rabble... If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
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The Washington Blade - the country's oldest LGBT newspaper - closed its doors for good on Monday, November 16.
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Buffyfest interviews Buffy Season 8 Motion Comic creator, Jeff Shuter. The Motion Comics come out on DVD/Blu-Ray next week.
Buffyfantic | BtVS | 12:15 CET | 19 comments total | tags: buffy motion comics
! From what I hear and I don't know all the bean counting, per se...from what I hear it's attracting almost as well as a cable show..
So half a million people have watched it? Would that be a ball park figure?
Simon | December 28, 14:24 CET
I would think (and just guessing) that he is comparing iTunes episode purchases of a cable show to Buffy Motion comic purchases. 500k per episode/issue would seem high to me in that case. But, I'm really flying blind and just speculating.
I'm am sure that he is just reporting something he has heard 3rd or 4th hand. Even internally the hard numbers can be hard to come by.
[ edited by IrrationaliTV on 2010-12-28 23:37 ]
IrrationaliTV | December 28, 14:35 CET
Even internally the hard numbers can be hard to come by.
I bet. How much of a cut does Apple from a sale on iTunes? Anyone know?
Okay, so when I bought the Season 8 pass, and I assumed the season pass for Season 8 meant the entirety of Season 8, I was being naive, because they meant only half of Season 8 was a full season.
Yeah, that blows.
It sounds like they are taking the 19 episodes that are out and packaging them as the full season, when in reality it only covers half of the 40 comics that comprise Season 8. Or am I totally uninformed?
[ edited by quantumac on 2010-12-29 02:43 ]
quantumac | December 28, 17:35 CET
I'm not sure, but 19 episodes is roughly season length for a tv show. A 40 episode season would be insane, and would cost a lot more for a pass than they charged.
Tumnus | December 28, 18:21 CET
I just whacked at youtube for a preview,
and i am not impressed with what i have
seen so far. ZERO mouth movement, but
plenty of waving loose strands of hair and
eyeblinks. i will likely still buy it.
espalier | December 28, 18:51 CET
Creator seems like such an unusual job title for this, though I am admittedly still fuzzy exactly how big this operation was or what exactly he did.
The technical aspect was an interesting thing to learn but he's sort of vague on the logistics of some of that, like he apparently only kind of sort of worked with Dark Horse or the artists behind the series. Grant I guess it's not like they needed to match styles to draw full on faces that much so much as animating the technical stuff in the background or strands of hair which, for most artists, is not exactly a wildly distinct style to recreate. (I thought it was an interesting comparison to the "motion comic" sequences in Scott Pilgrim where despite making the creator/artist draw a lot of content especially for the film, they brought aboard artists to emulate his style for other sequences or that animated promo short they did on Adult Swim.)
It's nice to see that he tried to bring some stuff to this adaptation of an existing work like the sign bit, though the numerology significance is sort of lost on me.
orangewaxlion | December 28, 21:52 CET
The problem (one of many that I have with this endeavor) with the way they've packaged it is that they're saying one comics issue equals one episode. And no, no it doesn't. One arc equals one episode. According to this project, each issue/episode is roughly eleven minutes long. Times that by four and you'd have the traditional episode length.
Basically, imagine that you're buying Fringe by the act break instead of buying the entire episode. In what world does that sound fair?
The episodes should break down like the TPBs:
1. Long Way Home (4) + The Chain (1)
2. No Future For You (4) + Anywhere But Here (1)
3. A Beautiful Sunset (1) + Wolves at the Gate (4)
4. Time of Your Life (4) + After These Messages... (1)
5. Predators and Prey (5)
6. Retreat (5)
7. Turbulence (1) + Twilight (4)
8. Last Gleaming (5)
The episodes would run a bit long, but they'd be like limited-commercial length episodes.
If they'd gone ahead and done full animation, I imagine each issue would run twice as long, so the ratio would be closer to 2 issues = 1 episode (with the one-shots maybe getting expanded story time). Then each arc would be split in two (Long Way Home Part 1, Part 2) and you'd end up closer to the 22-24 episodes per season mark.
[ edited by Emmie on 2010-12-29 08:24 ]
Emmie | December 28, 23:08 CET
And it would have been too expensive to do on speculation that there would be a market, Emmie and would never have been made. Nice dream though. I think this first one was done to test the waters. if it doesn't sell well then there won't be any more.
I've watched all they've produced and... It's not entirely great. I mean, when it's balls-to-the-wall it's well done -- some of the episodes worked better than the comics for me, emotionally.
But. You know that 'scythe' mistake in the first episode? It's still there in the latest episodes they've produced. Over and over again. And joke delivery is occasionally very off. And they cut and rearrange (and possibly rewrite, I haven't checked) scenes. Here's an example - you know the flash forward in issue 10 to the seed and Buffy crying? It's not in episode 10 of the motion comics. They cut the entire scene.
So I admire the effort, but it's painfully obvious they needed somebody close to the source material working on this.
[ edited by gossi on 2010-12-29 12:18 ]
gossi | December 29, 03:16 CET
"you know the flash forward in issue 10 to the seed and Buffy crying? It's not in episode 10 of the motion comics. They cut the entire scene."
You gotta be kidding me Gossi. Thats a pretty important foreshadowing scene. That'd be like if someone remade Graduation Day and cut out the dream sequence. I was thinking of buying this just for collector's sake but definitely not now.
eddy | December 29, 03:50 CET
I'm open to correction on that, btdub. It's possible I blinked and missed the scene -- I hope I did.
gossi - yes, they rewrote the flashback scene with Willow and Kennedy from "Amywhere But Here"; they rearranged the existing dialogue and added a line or two that wasn't in the original. The end result makes Kennedy look pretty darned petty, considering that she had a valid concern.
Rowan Hawthorn | December 29, 06:05 CET
I watched episode one, but I just can't get past the voice acting. If it's not the actors/actresses from the original, I'd rather just read the comics and add in their voices in my head (wait, that came out wrong) myself.
The only motion comic I've seen that I liked was Watchmen's. For some reason, I was able to get past that one guy doing all the voices.
SpendTheNightAlone | December 29, 07:10 CET
Did anyone notice the motion comic lists Brian K. Vaughan as the writer of "The Chain" instead of Joss Whedon? Just sloppy.
[ edited by Barry Woodward on 2010-12-29 20:40 ]
Barry Woodward | December 29, 11:26 CET
Given all the above, it's no wonder Dark Horse has never expressed a particular fondness for this project.
@theonetruebix | December 29, 11:39 CET
Agree with Emmie about the episode breakdown. We sure did try to get an answer as to whether or not the rest of the season's comics would be "motionized" and how it would break down....but we got nothin. Mr. Shuter honestly didn't seem to know, which sounds to me like they're waiting to see how it sells.
I had no idea they cut/rewrote that scene, Gossi. That's really....strange. Why on earth?
buffyfest | December 29, 14:28 CET
They do include te seed and Buffy crying, it's just in seperate frames, but still included. I think the motion comic will be good for people thy haven't got to necessariy read the comics. Done cheap? Yeah, but I'd still watch it
Aedan | December 30, 04:10 CET
I stand corrected. I guess I was looking at Buffy in the scene and didn't notice the seed if it was separated out.
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After posting a 29-1 record and a number two national ranking, UAA was named the top seed in the west region for this year’s NCAA tournament.
Friday, the Seawolves will face eighth-seeded Hawaii Pacific, with 21-6. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. It’s the second time in three years UAA stays home to begin the NCAA tournament.
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AKA: ファイブスター物語 (Five Star Monogatari), Five Star Stories: Destiny Lachesis
Length: Movie, 66 minutes
Distributor: R1 DVD from ADV Films
Content Rating: PG-13 (graphic violence, adult themes and situations)
Related Series: N/A
Also Recommended: Armitage III, Crest of the Stars, Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Notes: Based on the manga by Nagano Mamoru.
The Five Star Stories
In the distant Joker Galaxy, military power is projected through massive robots known as Mortar Headds, piloted by a human knight known as a Headdliner, and a computer known as a Fatima. Though Fatima are artificial beings, they have the blood and bodies of human women.
A select few have human emotions as well.
In the year 2988, on the planet Addler, the Fatima named Lachesis has come of age. The corrupt Grand Duke Juba has seized her, and while he prepares a debut in order for her to choose her master, he plots to sabotage the proceedings and keep her as his own slave. However, Lachesis has already promised her heart to another who is not even a Headdliner at all, but rather, a Meister, a mechanic of unnatural beauty named Ladios Sopp.
On the day of the debut, many Headdliners have come to claim their prize, including lords, kings, and even the ethereal and otherworly Emperor Amaterasu himself. Will Lachesis decide on one of them ... and will she follow her own path?
Just as Lachesis is not a mere doll, Ladios is more than just a beautiful boy with a talent for machinery, and the two of them are engulfed in events that will create a new history for the Joker Galaxy.
A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Jamie Wilde reviewed this title. Back then, there weren't so many releases out Stateside, and this was seen on an old VHS digital source. Frankly, the rest of us despaired of ever seeing this movie, and pretty much expected never to hear of it again.
Time, however, brought a much-expanded library of titles to the United States. Not long ago, the licensing of a title of this would have been unheard of, but here we are, years later, holding the ADV screener copy in our hands, and thinking how it would be a travesty not to take another look at this movie. My verdict: I'm happy it's here.
While confusing and often very disjointed, Five Star Stories is an intriguing peek at an expansive, creative manga world that is worthwhile largely because of spectacular art and animation. It's a bit of a hard sell, because it was intended as a treat for fans of the manga rather than as a replacement or retelling -- many details are filed into the category of assumed knowledge. Thankfully, ADV has seen fit to include a detailed description of the universe and characters (which, unfortunately, includes spoilers), so viewers aren't apt to be as lost this time around. However, it does count as a strike against this work because I would prefer to see a story that truly stands alone, rather than relying on my notes to tell me who a character is supposed to be.
Fortunately, that's almost the only strike this work gets.
Despite being older than at least two of our reviewers, Five Star Stories still looks awesome, largely thanks to the character design work of Yuuki Nobuteru, and the very high movie budget placed on it by Sunrise. One of the most interesting things is the choice of appearance for Ladios Sopp himself: many fans have made the understandable mistake of labeling him as a girl, but he is in fact the prettiest male protagonist I've seen to date. "Dude Looks Like a Lady" was written for this guy. And yet the character designs are also very unique to each character -- the Fatimas are dainty and delicate (and thankfully toned down from the rather scary proportions of the manga), whereas strong-featured Voards Viewlard exudes testosterone, and the repulsive Grand Duke Juba oozes something much less savory. If I have one complaint, it's in the Fatima's costumes, which are way, way over the top - the fault here lies with Nagano, not with Yuuki.
Of course, Nagano is better known as a mechanical designer than as a character artist. His mechanical design work is of a scale far grander than most, and the images left behind are very memorable, especially the scene in which the Emperor Amaterasu's flagship, the Bell Creal, casts its immense shadow on Addler for the first time. There are several well-executed, and surprisingly violent action sequences, especially involving the Mirage Knights, and the Mortar Headd battle at the end. Part of the fun of Five Star Stories is watching those amazing machines come to life ... it's visually quite impressive, especially given the age of the film. One wonders what the even more glorious battleships of the later manga chapters would've looked like, given treatment like this.
However, while there are many science-fiction themes, and couple of comedic scenes (including a hilarious scene in which drunken manly-man Voards starts flirting with Ladios), this actually comes off as more of a love story than anything else, which is a bit of a surprise. Unfortunately, this is truncated a bit due to the relative lack of character development. We get to see a lot of Ladios, enough to sympathize with him, and occasionally get annoyed at his indecision, though you only really know *why* he's angsting when we read the notes. (GRR.) What we don't get to see is much of Lachesis - through most of the film, she's simply "the lady to be won", and other than her emotions, we are never told why Lachesis is so crucial to the plot, and indeed, the future of this Galaxy. There's lots of heavy talk about the "destiny" of Ladios and Lachesis, and very little explanation as to what it is, even in the end, which is frustrating and disappointing. Obviously any amount of knowledge of Greek mythology tells us she is one of the Fates, spinning the threads of humankind, but how and why? The movie never tells you - you simply have to read the manga ... or the notes, anyway. (GRR.)
On top of that, there are a couple of puzzling errors that stick out. One scene has the Fatima Clotho escaping from Grand Duke Juba's army of guards and outrunning landspeeders, only to be caught in the clutches of a bunch of common street thugs -- a very poor setup for her meeting with a "major player" in the universe. *sigh* Scenes arise with characters barely mentioned in previous scenes angsting about relationships that are evident only through reading the notes. (GRR.) One of the most confusing aspects of this movie is the recurring appearance of a character's ghost, whose identity is only revealed at the very end of the movie (using one of the most awkward bits of "exposition" I've seen in a long time). Again, there are plenty of places where the manga's storyline has been glossed over, which is doubly irritating when one considers that this movie barely constitutes but a single chapter out of the long history of the Joker Galaxy.
The voice-acting in this film appears to be Japanese-only - no dub. I'm not surprised by this, to be honest, as the audience for this film is rather limited. The androgynous Ladios is played extremely well by Horikawa Ryo -- it's hard to believe this is the same guy who originally gave us Dragon Ball Z's Vegeta! Tough-guy Voards is voiced by Wakamoto Norio, who would also give us the equally manly Coach from Gunbuster within the year. Fatima Lachesis was portrayed by Kawamura Maria (Gunbuster, Jung Freud). (Obviously Nagano Mamoru approved of this casting - she is incidentally now his wife.) Nagai Ichirou is decidedly slimy as Juba - he's much more innocuous as the perverted Happousai in Ranma 1/2. Just about the only weak link here is narrator Nakanishi Taeko, who speaks largely through her nose.
The music is rather good, as it is contributed by veteran musician Asakawa Tomoyuki. His credits primarily consist of live-action movies and television series, but do include harp performances on shows such as Tenchi Forever and Wolf's Rain, and the whole film has a very clean, very appropriate score.
It is highly rumored that Nagano Mamoru was not happy with the final result, which is why no further Five Star Stories OAVs were made. That's a bit of a shame, because with a bit more attention to background explanation, this OAV could've been one of the best of the best. Even as it stands, it's visually impressive (a real feat nearly twenty years after its creation) and an intriguing look at a franchise that has been neglected for too long by American fandom. It may not be a perfect film, but I believe Five Star Stories is very deserving of a second look.
Even if you have to rely fairly heavily on your notes. (GRR.)
A bewildering story loaded with visual bliss, Five Star Stories will be thought of as a 'five star story' primarily by fans of the manga. Others may not be so impressed, but it is worth seeing largely for the enduring beauty of its art style and as a glimpse of an intriguing and expansive fictional universe. Drop the rating one star if you absolutely detest having to pause the show at odd intervals to figure out what's what and who's who. — Carlos Ross
Recommended Audience: This feature contains violence and adult situations, as mentioned in the review. Teens and up.
Version(s) Viewed: R1 DVD
Review Status: Full (1/1)
The Five Star Stories © 1989 Kadokawa Pictures / Mamoru Nagano
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Tom Fool (USA)
March 31, 1949 – August 20, 1976
Menow (USA) x Gaga (USA), by Bull Dog (Fr)
Family 3-j
A muscular horse with the power of a top sprinter, Tom Fool was a fierce, determined battler who could carry high weights up to 1¼ miles without flinching. His undefeated 4-year-old campaign was one of the best ever seen in the handicap division and included a sweep of the Handicap Triple Crown, a feat not accomplished since Whisk Broom II in 1913. Following his retirement, Tom Fool became an important stallion.
30 starts, 21 wins, 7 seconds, 1 third, US$570,165
Won Futurity Stakes (USA, 6.5FD, Belmont Park)
Won East View Stakes (USA, 8.5FD, Empire City)
Won Grand Union Hotel Stakes (USA, 6FD, Saratoga)
Won Sanford Stakes (USA, 6FD, Saratoga)
2nd Hopeful Stakes (USA, 6.5FD, Saratoga)
Won Grey Lag Handicap (USA, 9FD, Jamaica)
Won Empire City Handicap (USA, 9.5FD, Empire City)
Won Jerome Handicap (USA, 8FD, Belmont)
Won Wilson Stakes (USA, 8FD, Saratoga)
Won Sysonby Handicap (USA, 8FD, Belmont)
2nd Wood Memorial Handicap (USA, 9FD, Jamaica)
2nd Westchester Handicap (USA, 9FD, Empire City)
2nd Roamer Handicap (USA, 9.5FD, Jamaica)
2nd Rippey Handicap (USA, 6FD, Aqueduct)
3rd Travers Stakes (USA, 10FD, Saratoga)
Won Suburban Handicap (USA, 10FD, Belmont)
Won Sysonby Stakes (USA, 8FD, Belmont)
Won Brooklyn Handicap (USA, 10FD, Aqueduct)
Won Carter Handicap (USA, 7FD, Aqueduct; equaled track record 1:22)
Won Pimlico Special (USA, 9.5FD, Pimlico; equaled track record 1:55-4/5)
Won Metropolitan Handicap (USA, 8FD, Belmont)
Won Whitney Stakes (USA, 10FD, Saratoga)
Won Joe H. Palmer Handicap (USA, 6FD, Belmont)
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (inducted in 1960)
Saratoga Hoofprints Walk of Fame (inducted as part of the inaugural class in 2013)
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame (inducted in 1977)
American Horse of the Year (1953)
American champion 2-year-old male (1951)
American champion handicap male (1953)
Tom Fool was rated #11 among the top 100 American racehorses of the 20th century by an expert panel assembled by The Blood-Horse (Thoroughbred Champions, Eclipse Press, 7th printing, 2005).
Highweighted at 126 pounds on the Experimental Free Handicap for American juveniles of 1951, 3 pounds above joint runners-up Cousin, Oh Leo, and Primate.
Ranked fourth among American 3-year-old males of 1952 by The Blood-Horse.
Highweighted at 136 pounds on the Daily Racing Form's Free Handicap for American older males of 1953, 9 pounds above second-rated Mark-Ye-Well.
Tom Fool stood 16.1-1/2 hands at maturity. A powerful, muscular, deep-girthed bay with slightly lopped ears, he had a toed-out right forefoot that did not interfere with his action. His knees (particularly the left) and ankles were questionable but his quarters were very strong, his hind legs straight and powerful, and his forearms well muscled. A sensible and intelligent horse around the barn, he was a fierce and eager competitor on the track. He possessed a blistering turn of foot.
As a stallion
According to Jockey Club records, Tom Fool sired 157 winners (56.1%) and 36 stakes winners (12.9%) from 280 named foals. He led the English broodmare sire list in 1965 and was eighth on the French broodmare sire list in 1977. Tom Fool was a reluctant breeder and passed this quirk on to a number of his descendants. He also tended to throw knee problems. Tom Fool is an Intermediate/Classic chef-de-race in the Roman dosage system.
Notable progeny
Buckpasser (USA), Dinner Partner (USA), Dunce (USA), Jester (USA), Meadow Music (USA), Mrs. Peterkin (USA), Silly Season (USA), Tim Tam (USA), Tompion (USA)
Tom Fool was bred in Kentucky by Duval A. Headley. He was owned by Mrs. Charles Payson and John Hay Whitney, who purchased Tom Fool privately as a yearling for their Greentree Stable at a cost of US$20,000. Tom Fool was trained by John Gaver. He stood at Greentree Stud until being pensioned in 1972 and remained at Greentree until his death in 1976.
Pedigree notes
Tom Fool is inbred 5x5 to nine-time English champion sire St. Simon. He is a half brother to 1950 American champion 2-year-old filly Aunt Jinny (by Heliopolis), dam of stakes winners Copy Chief and Grand Central (both by Hasty Road). The dam of Tom Fool, 1953 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Gaga, is a stakes-placed sister in blood to multiple stakes winner Algasir (sired by Bull Dog's full brother Sir Gallahad III). Gaga is also a half sister to Bull Poise (sired by Bull Dog's son Bull Lea), dam of the good stakes horse Ambiopoise.
Gaga's dam Alpoise is by Equipoise and is a half sister to Captivation (by Stimulus), third dam of 1970 Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander. The sisters are out of 1931 Selima Stakes winner Laughing Queen (by Sun Briar), a full sister to 1925 American champion 2-year-old male Pompey and a daughter of 1920 American champion 3-year-old filly Cleopatra. Cleopatra, in turn, is by 1913 Middle Park Stakes winner Corcyra (by Polymelus) out of Gallice, by Gallinule.
Tom Fool is profiled in Chapter 32 of Abram Hewitt's Sire Lines (1977, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association; updated and reprinted by Eclipse Press in 2006).
Tom Fool is one of 205 stallions whose accomplishments at stud are profiled in Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, The Australian Bloodhorse Review), a massive reference work written by Jennifer Churchill, Andrew Reichard and Byron Rogers.
Tom Fool is one of 50 Thoroughbreds profiled in Royal Blood: Fifty Years of Classic Thoroughbreds. Written by racing historian Jim Bolus with illustrations and commentary by noted equine artist Richard Stone Reeves, the book was released by The Blood-Horse, Inc., in 1994.
Tom Fool was ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Ted Atkinson in all his races. Years later in retirement, Tom Fool still recognized his old rider's call and would come over to see him.
Tom Fool's victory in the 1953 Pimlico Special was ranked #27 in Horse Racing's Top 100 Moments, a review of racing in the 20th century compiled by The Blood-Horse and released in 2006.
In 1960, the National Turf Writers Association voted Tom Fool “Horse of the Decade” for the 1950s.
The Tom Fool Handicap was inaugurated in 1975. It is currently a Grade 3 race for ages 4 and up contested over 6 furlongs on dirt at Aqueduct.
Tom Fool, Ted Atkinson up; photographer unknown. From Quarter Horse Record (Susan Larkin); used by permission.
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Hang On to Your Hat
I hope our local Vigilance readers are preparing for a few days without electricity, with possible flooding, high winds, and probably some impassable roads. The derecho lasted about twenty minutes and put us out of business for a week; this thing is going to blow for a couple of days at least, so it might be a while before things are back to normal.
You are not hearing anything on the news about "climate change" or "global warming" as this storm, which is of a type and intensity that has never been seen before, tears into the Eastern seaboard. As you can see from this map -- which came from the really cool Wundermap web site -- this convergence includes a huge system descending from the Arctic and a gigantic hurricane coming up from the Caribbean. Hang on to your hats, people!
frankenstormer said...
this may affect the election
Romney is cancelling to make sure emergency personnel are focused on preparations for the Frankenstorm while Obama says "I'm not pulling out of nothing"
at a minimum, nobody will be drawing any crowds in Virginia for the next few days
btw, on MTV last night, Obama became the first prominent Democrap to admit that Bush won the popular vote against Gore in 2000:
""In 2000, Gore vs. Bush, 537 votes changed the direction of history in a profound way and the same thing could happen," Obama said in an interview Friday with MTV."
the Supreme Court didn't steal the election
537 more people voted for Bush
"The race for the White House continues to be too close to call in Ohio, according to a new Cincinnati Enquirer/Ohio News Organization Poll that shows President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney each with 49 percent support from likely voters.
That's a slip for the president, who took 51 percent of likely voters in the newspaper group's September poll.
Romney's support grew among males, among high school and college graduates and among respondents in every age category except 18 to 29.
The two candidates also tied in scaring voters -- 29 percent of poll respondents said they'd be scared if Obama won, and the same amount said they'd be scared if Romney won. Half said they were very enthusiastic about voting, 21 percent said they were not so enthusiastic or not enthusiastic at all."
"SABINA, OH -- For the first time in four decades, Iowa’s influential newspaper endorsed a Republican candidate for president as The Des Moines Register announced Saturday night its support of Gov. Mitt Romney in the November election.
The Register, in an editorial that will run in Sunday’s paper, asks voters to give Romney "a chance to correct the nation’s fiscal course and to implode the partisan gridlock that has shackled Washington and the rest of America."
In 2008, the Register endorsed Barack Obama.
“Barack Obama rocketed to the presidency from relative obscurity with a theme of hope and change. A different reality has marked his presidency. His record on the economy the past four years does not suggest he would lead in the direction the nation must go in the next four years,” the editorial posted on the Register’s website said."
Official PSA
NASA image shows enormity of Sandy
the whole thing is beign hyped by la media to distract from the Benghazi scandal and the deteriorating Obama campaign
Benghazi - 4 dead and Obama took responsibility for it
9/11 - 2996 dead and Bush hasn't to this day
No hype, just fact.
"Benghazi - 4 dead and Obama took responsibility for it"
you mean when he lied about it, inflaming riots throughout the Muslim world?
or earlier, when he refused requests for help while watching the whole unfold live?
or during the debates, when he said he had no idea what happened but he's going to investigate and will get back to us (right after the election- wink, wink)?
or when he tried to throw Hillary under the bus?
or when he tried to throw Gen Petraeus under the bus?
or, after it happened, when he brought in a film maker for questioning, trying to imply it was his fault?
et al .............
You would have preferred he made a film joking about searching, but finding "No weapons of mass description under here!" or flying onto an aircraft carrier and declaring "Mission Accomplished" no doubt.
I would have preferred he back up our citizens under attack.
Assuming he stills qualifies to be Commander in Chief after that failure in courage, I would prefer he not threaten someone's right to free speech to divert from the fact that he allowed al quaeda to strike us on the anniversary of 9/11.
The president's campaign is now driven by desperation. Obama's team promised at the beginning of this election cycle to "kill" Romney, and yet the challenger is very much alive, weathering $300 million in attack ads.
Obama can't pivot from destroying Romney to making the case for his own re-election.
The campaign is stepping up the "war on women" charge, hammering battleground markets with abortion messages.
He's also hop-scotching college campuses to wake up voters who've returned to apathy because of their dismal job prospects. Obama recruited the morally-challenged character from HBO's "Girls" series to do a spot equating a vote for him to losing your virginity to a really nice guy.
Vulgar is part of the repertoire; Obama called Romney a "bullsh—er" in an interview. Very presidential.
What else will Obama backers pull out in the final days?
I got a taste last week, after The Detroit News published its endorsement of Romney. Even though we praised Obama for the auto bailout, I can't tell you how many messages I got accusing the newspaper and me of racism.
One voice mailer called me a bald dummy and threatened to bring "175 ministers to run my racist a-- out of town."
Liberal commentators are reviving the word Obamaphobe to describe those who oppose the president, saying his race, not his results, motivate the criticism. It's an effort to guilt those who supported Obama's historic election in 2008 into voting for him again, lest they be declared racist.
The tactic was tested by former President Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention when he declared Obama the subject of unprecedented vitriol (apparently forgetting the rabid right impeached him) and wondering if racism was the reason.
All this makes Obama look as if he's scared to death, blindly firing off his weapons in every direction.
Romney, meanwhile, appears confident and in command. That's a lot stronger image to project down the home stretch.
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the entire east coast, it's worth remembering back to when Mitt Romney was in his severely conservative primary phase. He told CNN's John King during the June 13, 2011 Republican presidential primary debate that federal disaster relief was "immoral" because deficit.
Here's a transcript of the snip.
KING: What else, Governor Romney? You’ve been a chief executive of a state. I was just in Joplin, Missouri. I’ve been in Mississippi and Louisiana and Tennessee and other communities dealing with whether it’s the tornadoes, the flooding, and worse. FEMA is about to run out of money, and there are some people who say do it on a case-by-case basis and some people who say, you know, maybe we’re learning a lesson here that the states should take on more of this role. How do you deal with something like that?
ROMNEY: Absolutely. Every time you have an occasion to take something from the federal government and send it back to the states, that’s the right direction. And if you can go even further and send it back to the private sector, that’s even better.
Instead of thinking in the federal budget, what we should cut—we should ask ourselves the opposite question. What should we keep? We should take all of what we’re doing at the federal level and say, what are the things we’re doing that we don’t have to do? And those things we’ve got to stop doing, because we’re borrowing $1.6 trillion more this year than we’re taking in. We cannot…
KING: Including disaster relief, though?
ROMNEY: We cannot—we cannot afford to do those things without jeopardizing the future for our kids. It is simply immoral, in my view, for us to continue to rack up larger and larger debts and pass them on to our kids, knowing full well that we’ll all be dead and gone before it’s paid off. It makes no sense at all. [emphasis added]
Severely conservative Mitt also picked severely conservative Paul Ryan for his running mate, the guy who attempted to cut a new disaster aid fund that "budgets help for victims of hurricanes, tornadoes and floods before they occur." Luckily for the entire east coast this week, party leadership nixed that idea.
But what happens with the next monster storm under Romney/Ryan? The Ryan budget, fully embraced by Romney, would make such deep cuts in federal funding that disaster relief would have to be passed on to states and localities. But funding for states and localities is also so sharply curtailed that they'll be hard pressed to respond to disasters. Which, as he made clear at the debate, is exactly what will force his ultimate goal: privatizing disaster relief.
Huffington Post asked Romney about this issue on Sunday, and a campaign official basically reaffirmed Romney's position that it's all up to the states:
"Gov. Romney wants to ensure states, who are the first responders and are in the best position to aid impacted individuals and communities, have the resources and assistance they need to cope with natural disasters," the Romney official said.
What again does Mitt Romney consider immoral?
here's what he said, and he was right:
"It is simply immoral, in my view, for us to continue to rack up larger and larger debts and pass them on to our kids"
disaster relief should obviously happen at some level
that's not to say any number Obama pulls out of his magic hat is right
or that his mismanagement is any excuse
a couple of weeks ago, Obama tried to blame Benghazi on Republican cuts
of course, when that didn't take, it was Hillary's fault, and the CIA's fault, and the fault of some obscure filmmakers and the fault of the victims
with Obama, the bucks never stops
it just twirls in the wind like a leaf in the Frankenstorm
a week from tomorrow, this error will come to an end
the American people are ready to admit they made a big mistake four years ago
how do you all defend the latest news on benghazi...
ie, charles woods coming out and saying that his son called for help 3 times, was told to stand down and not go help the seven or so left in the consulate, that the state dept KNEW It was happening, didn't help and then lied about it ?
Obama has completely disqualified himself to be president.
http://www.independentsentinel.com/2012/10/tyrone-woods-father-heartbreaking-reaction-to-latest-news-on-the-murder-of-his-son/
Anon, it is pathetic to see you trying to manufacture a Presidential scandal out of the unfortunate incident at Benghazi.
the "incident in Benghazi" was the murder of 4 americans while the President watched on TV and did nothing to help.
after they asked and asked and asked.
Leave no man behind.
Not while Obama is in charge.
No justification WHATSOEVER.
and gets on a plane and goes to Vegas while our embassy is burning.
and the dead seals dad goes on TV and asks for the truth, and no one in the media reports it....
Pat Caddell, a democrat...
"these people have no honor"
I couldn't agree more.
http://clashdaily.com/2012/10/pat-caddell-hammers-obama-and-msm-on-benghazi-these-people-have-no-honor/
Anon, we didn't hear this kind of talk from you when a Republican president ignored reports of a terrorist plot against Americans on our own soil, which resulted in more than three thousand deaths. We didn't hear anything from you when a major American city was destroyed by flooding and our Republican president joked around and visited with his friends.
Some violent Libyans took advantage of the chaos surrounding an anti-Muslim Youtube movie trailer to attack our consulate, resulting in the deaths of four Americans. You can try to blame the President but ... it just makes you sound stupid.
and those violent Libyans just happened to be carrying RPGs and heavy weapones with, but it was completely spontaneous because they were mad about the video !
who sounds stupid.
emails to the state dept confirmed it was a terrorist attack within 2 hours... copies have been published...
pull your head out of your dairy aire
The emails that came out two hours after the attack were wrong. They said a group had claimed responsibility for the attack on Facebook & Twitter and the group had not. In fact, though the group was pleased about the attack, they announced that it wasn't them that had done it.
You know this, it is all a matter of public record.
you are seriously trying to defend Rice's statement that it was a "spontaneous attack".... SERIOUSLY ?
they JUST HAPPENED TO BE carrying around RPGs ... cause that's something you always have handy...
REALLY ? okay, they had live video feed and they were watching it the situation room. why didn't they send help... for SEVEN HOURS ? why did they tell Ty woods not to go help... until he finally defied orders and went anyway, or are you also contending his dad is completely fabricating this story and that he got emails from folks at the state dept thanking him for his son's action, which saved their lives....
why won't the president answer the question ... did the embassy ask for more security ? (YES).
did the embassy ask for help while under attack (YES).
and he avoids and avoids the question, won't answer it, and our spineless press let's him get away with it.
NO HONOR WHATSOVER. LIAR LIAR LIAR
I feel for the father. The other parents of those killed in the attack have vowed not to politicize the incident, and I cannot blame the father for wanting a simple explanation but there just isn't one. The grieving father has become a tool for people like you who are desperate for something to tarnish this Presidency.
Imagine, some Arabs had weapons, what a strange thing to have happened! Of course they went there to cause trouble, but there was no planning, no organization to it. You can't say if it was or was not a "terrorist" attack, because the word terrorism has almost no definition other than its ideological implication.
I know this plays well on Fox News, but those of us who live outside that bubble are not impressed by this attempt to generate a scandal where there is only tragedy.
you are right, it was entirely spontaneous but just happened to have occured on 9/11 with RPGs ... not a common weapon.
entirely spontaneous.
You do know that they had a predator with a live video feed into the situation room within an hour after the attack started ? right ? or had you not heard that...
and in the high tech field, I have some familarity with what those drones can do and yes, live video feed and reconaissance is a primary mission....
so again, can you justify why the President would not answer the question "was extra security requested"...
either he didn't know because he was on a plane to a LV fundraiser (unacceptable and he is incompetent)... or he did know, refused to give the order to go help, and is refusing to answer the question.
the question of "was additional security requested" is an answer this administration KNOWS THE ANSWER to . or they are completely incompetent.
take your pick.
"Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer said tonight that his sources tell him that Obama was one of the people in the room watching the Benghazi attack go down and both he and Col. David Hunt agree it would have taken an order by the president to intervene. Further, Col. Hunt said that we were only 20 min away by jet and a couple of hours away by AC-130 gunships and special forces, and the decision not to intervene had to be political. "
http://www.therightscoop.com/lt-col-tony-shaffer-my-sources-tell-me-obama-was-in-the-room-watching-benghazi-attack/
Oh, so you're complaining because the President didn't start World War Three over a riotous, disorganized attack on a diplomatic outpost in Libya? I'm glad you were not in charge that day!
you really think WWIII would ensue if we protected the life of our citizens under attack?
move to Canada
and take Obama with you
Heh, I seem to be getting under your skin, you're down to name-calling.
What do you think the President should have done? Sent troops to go kill some people after the lightning attack was finished? Really, what do you think he could do that he did not do?
Notice: Governor O'Malley signs Executive Order cancelling Early Voting on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Notice: Governor O'Malley signs Executive Order cancelling Early Voting on Monday, October 29, 2012.
Early voting will be extended through Friday, November 2, 2012.
I'll tell you what they should have done.
they have should brought in an f22, directed a missle at the mortar that was aimed at the embassy, and taken that mortar out before it killed our folks.
ty woods had lasered that mortar location, that means he has reasonable expectation that they were sending someone...
they should have brought in some helicopters and pulled the people out of there before the embassy was comprised. they should have brought in f-22 and peppered the area around the embassy with machine gun fire before the embassy was on fire. if they had scrambled a fighter jet, which goes at 6x the speed of sound, it would have been there in under 20 minutes. then perhaps our embassy would have not burned and our people would not be dead. we are not proactively starting anything, we would have been protecting our people, something I thought we always did ... leave no man behind.
instead we sent no help and watch them die over a video feed.
the president is a murderer, pure and simple.
and, of course, like Nixon, he has lied and stonewalled
when he blamed it on a spontaneous street riot caused by the reaction to a film about Islam, he knew he was lying
his lie inflamed tensions around the world, setting off real riots at many of our embassies
then, to cover his tracks, the film maker who was slandered is brought in for interrogation, basically for the purpose of intimidating free speech
Obama has to go and anyone who characterizes sending help to our public servants under attack as potentially provoking WWIII has gotten off very easy if they are merely called an ass
Lies (And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them) said...
You and your ilk will say anything, true or not, in the effort to steal the election from actual American voters, pure and simple.
"The Romney campaign’s latest attempt to obscure its candidate’s true position on the auto bailout appears to be backfiring, as Romney has found himself under fire for releasing one of the least honest ads of the entire 2012 campaign.
As Sam Stein of The Huffington Post explains, the ad uses deceptive wording to obscure both Romney’s and President Obama’s true positions on the auto industry. It says that the president “took GM and Chrysler into bankruptcy,” without mentioning that he also provided government support to help the companies survive the process — or that Romney himself wrote an op-ed titled “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt,” and slammed the bailout as “crony capitalism.” It also cites the Detroit News’ endorsement of Romney as evidence of his support of the auto industry, without mentioning that the endorsement specifically criticized Romney’s “wrong-headedness on the auto bailout.”
Most egregiously, the ad repeats Romney’s lie that Jeep is considering moving its production from Ohio to China — a whopper that Chrysler itself forcefully debunked last week.
While the ad does not flatly lie, as Romney did, it accuses President Obama of selling “Chrysler to Italians who are going to build Jeeps in China.” Left unsaid is the fact that Fiat — the Italian company that owns Chrysler — is expanding production in China to meet rising demand, but not taking a single job out of Ohio in the process.
The Obama campaign swiftly responded to Romney’s misleading ad with a spot of its own, which will run in Ohio.
The ad, titled “Collapse,” points out that Chrysler rebuked Romney’s false claim about Jeep, and notes that Jeep is actually adding jobs in Ohio. “Mitt Romney on Ohio Jobs: wrong then, dishonest now,” the ad concludes.
Former President Bill Clinton also weighed in on the controversy, slamming Romney’s ad as “the biggest load of bull in the world.”
Romney’s reliance on the easily debunked Jeep lie suggests that, as Greg Sargent puts it in The Plum Line, Romney has run out of answers on the auto bailout. Throughout the course of the campaign Romney has attacked the Obama administration’s actions, falsely asserted that he supported early government intervention, and even claimed that Obama followed his advice on how to save the auto industry. None of it has worked, and — largely because of his weak record on the auto bailout — Romney has been unable to move up in the polls in Ohio. Now he’s been reduced to repeating an easily debunked lie in an attempt to scare voters into his camp. "The Romney campaign is deliberately misleading people with the Jeep-to-China claim, in a last-ditch effort to turn things around in Ohio, which benefitted enormously from the auto bailout Romney opposed."
That certainly doesn’t seem like the strategy of a campaign that is confident that it will carry the state."
4 Pinocchios for Mitt Romney’s misleading ad on Chrysler and China
Gov. Christie praises Obama response to Hurricane Sandy as ‘outstanding’
"You and your ilk will say anything, true or not, in the effort to steal the election from actual American voters, pure and simple."
actually, the new Republican Congress is planning to investigate the polling industry to find out how they have manipulated data in an effort to steal the election from actual American voters, pure and simple
I think we all know what they'll find
"The Romney campaign’s latest attempt to obscure its candidate’s true position on the auto bailout"
Romney's position is that GM's bankruptcy should have been supervised by the courts, as the law calls for, and not by Obama personally
the effect of Obama's action is that extravagant union benefits which make the American auto uncompetitive have been preserved
a court would have left GM in a more competitive position, structured efficiently with a feasible business model
I would second Christie
Obama performed well in the crisis
Romney also acted appropriately by not taking advantage of the situation
one can't say the same about the craven Ben Cardin, from whom I've received four e-mails in the last two days, making sure I knew when early voting would resume
early voting should actually be reserved for extraordinary circumstances, not to give Democrats more time to drive all their lazy constituents to the poll
the day of the election is specified in the Constitution
"the day of the election is specified in the Constitution"
No single "election day" is specified in the Constitution, but thanks for your repeated demonstrations that all the GOP has to offer is lie after lie after lie.
Election Day (United States)
"Congress has mandated a uniform date for presidential (3 U.S.C. § 1) and congressional (2 U.S.C. § 1 and 2 U.S.C. § 7) elections, though early voting is nonetheless authorized in many states. In Oregon, where all elections are vote-by-mail, all ballots must be received by a set time on Election Day, as is common with absentee ballots in most states (except overseas military ballots which receive more time by federal law). In the state of Washington, where all elections are also vote-by-mail, ballots need only be postmarked by Election Day.
Election Day is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay. California Elections Code Section 14000 provides that employees otherwise unable to vote must be allowed two hours off with pay, at the beginning or end of a shift."
Article Two of the United States Constitution: Clause 4: Election day
"Clause 4: Election day
The Congress may determine the Time of chusing [sic] the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Congress sets a national Election Day. Currently, Electors are chosen on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, in the year before the President's term is to expire. The Electors cast their votes on the Monday following the second Wednesday in December of that year. Thereafter, the votes are opened and counted by the Vice President, as President of the Senate, in a joint session of Congress."
Election day is up to Congress and individual states.
Help storm victims.
Donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief
Here's your biggest whopper of a lie on this thread:
"with Obama, the bucks never stops "
You must be thinking of the Bushmeister again.
BUSH NEVER ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE 9/11 ATTACKS THAT KILLED THOUSAND OF INNOCENT AMERICANS ON AMERICAN SOIL UNDER HIS WATCH.
President Obama does not shy away from his responsibilities. TheHill.com reports: Obama says he is 'ultimately' responsible for Benghazi security
oh good
he's accepted responsibility so there won't have to be a long impeachment trial
accepting responsibility means accepting consequences
not just making some lame statement to make you good without any effect
he should resign
he refused to rescue our embassy personnel and watched them die live because of political calculations
he lied about it, inflamed the Muslim street worldwide and threatened the freedom of speech of an American
for multiple counts of willful failure to defend the Constitution, he should leave, now that he's accepted responsibility
Anon, you ought to give up on this one, you just sound like more of a raving lunatic than usual.
The President didn't do anything wrong. His calculations were diplomatic, not political -- he could have gained political points, in fact, by acting tough and throwing a bunch of firepower at the situation. He is not going to resign over Benghazi, or be impeached, there is no inflammation of Muslims and no threat to domestic free speech. And it will not hurt him politically, either, people understand that he has a complicated job and does it well. That is a volatile region and our reputation is not especially positive after Bush's inexplicable crusade against Iraq.
Let them eat cake! said...
Mitt Romney Refuses To Talk About FEMA After Hurricane Sandy Event
"Mitt Romney refused to answer reporters' questions about how he would handle the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), after a Tuesday "storm relief" event in Ohio for Hurricane Sandy.
From the Romney pool report:
TV pool asked Romney at least five times whether he would eliminate FEMA as president/what he would do with FEMA. He ignored the qs but they are audible on cam. The music stopped at points and the qs would have been audible to him.
A follow-up report noted the specific questions Romney ignored, as he was collecting hurricane supplies following his event:
"Gov are you going to eliminate FEMA?" a print pooler shouted, receiving no response.
Wires reporters asked more questions about FEMA that were ignored.
Romney kept coming over near pool to pick up more water. He ignored these questions:
"Gov are you going to see some storm damage?"
"Gov has [New Jersey Gov.] Chris Christie invited you to come survey storm damage?"
"Gov you've been asked 14 times, why are you refusing to answer the question?"
During a GOP primary debate last year, Romney had said he supported the idea of states and private sector groups taking over responsibility for disaster relief, adding that he would "absolutely" shut down FEMA....
The Republican presidential nominee and his running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, suspended all campaign events on Monday evening and Tuesday "out of sensitivity" to the victims of Hurricane Sandy."
Why the secrecy? Isn't Mittless proud of his poitical decision to SHUT DOWN FEMA? Why does Romney think it's immoral to go into debt to save Americans in emergency situations but it's not immoral to go into debt to give himself and others in the top 1% huge tax cuts?
"It’s become a platitude to say that no one should be playing politics with Hurricane Sandy, but that’s silly. When the performance of government suddenly becomes a literal matter of life and death to many Americans, we ought to be thinking about what kind of government we want to have, and that involves politics.
It’s impossible not to see that this storm has devastated Mitt Romney’s presidential candidacy. The response to the hurricane has seemed like one long dramatic Obama campaign commercial, a lesson in “We’re all in this together,” while Romney, the man who said he’d dismantle FEMA, flails on the sidelines.
Romney’s “relief” event outside of Dayton, Ohio, was surreal enough to be a campaign parody, with the candidate comparing the federal government’s hurricane relief efforts to the time he and some friends had to clean up a football field strewn with “rubbish and paper products.” It was supposed to be a parable of how Republicans handle disaster – with private charity, not government intervention – as Romney told his audience, “It’s part of the American spirit, the American way, to give to people in need.” The Republican went on to talk about the time some Hurricane Katrina survivors were rerouted from Houston to Cape Cod and the good people of Cape Cod responded by donating food and, yes, television sets.
Of course the Red Cross and other private charities are discouraging the donation of goods, preferring that kind Americans donate funds that can be used where they’re needed, not goods that must be sorted and distributed and may not even be necessary (television sets?).
Romney promised to put the goods on a truck to where they’re needed, “I think New Jersey,” he said.
That was a funny choice. Maybe it had to do with the fact that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has all but endorsed Obama in the last two days, repeatedly praising his “leadership.” He told the crew on “Morning Joe” that “It’s been very good working with the president. He and his administration have been coordinating with us. It’s been wonderful.” He told “Today” that FEMA’s response has been “excellent,” and he’s repeatedly tweeted his thanks to the president.
OK, let’s be honest: The New Jersey governor has not been Mitt Romney’s most loyal foot soldier. He was quick to join the calls for Romney to release his tax returns earlier this year, and his keynote speech in Tampa was more like a Christie 2016 campaign kickoff than a tribute to Romney. There’s obviously a heavy element of self-interest in Christie’s response. His approval as governor hinges on how he handles the storm, and so do his presidential aspirations. He’s got a huge incentive to work well with the president. He’s also got some incentive to stick a shiv in the flailing Republican contender, since a Romney loss would clear the way for a Christie 2016 bid as well. He’s clearly playing politics here.
But really, outside of Romney’s embarrassing European tour this summer, when he insulted Britain over Olympics planning and divulged a secret briefing by M16, this is Romney’s worst moment yet. As the storm approached, political reporters dredged up his pledge to “absolutely” restructure FEMA to give power to the states. At a Republican debate in June 2011, he suggested the private sector should do more, because federal spending even on FEMA was “jeopardizing the future of our kids.” Tell that to the kids of New Jersey, Gov. Romney. And of course the Ryan budget would slash funding for FEMA..."
After Romney’s laughable relief event Tuesday, reporters swarmed him to ask if he still favors sending FEMA funding and responsibility back to the states. From the Romney pool report:
“Gov are you going to eliminate FEMA?” a print pooler shouted, receiving no response.
“Gov are you going to see some storm damage?”
“Gov has [New Jersey Gov.] Chris Christie invited you to come survey storm damage?”
“Gov you’ve been asked 14 times, why are you refusing to answer the question?”
Romney won’t answer because he can’t. We saw him pivot to the center, to become the white Barack Obama, in the three debates, as he realized his unpopular policies and his contempt for 47 percent of the country was dooming his presidential bid. He’s got no standing now to talk about how he’d handle this disaster. The heroes of Sandy, so far, are the first responders, the cops and firefighters and emergency technicians, the folks evacuating patients from hospitals and trapped citizens from flooding. These are the people who’ve been demonized by Republicans for the last two years: the public workers who have become the new “welfare queens.” When Obama pushed a jobs bill that would have helped states and cities avoid laying off such workers, GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell derided it as a “bailout,” and Paul Ryan, of course, voted against it.
To top it all off, George W. Bush’s laughable FEMA director, “Heck of a job, Brownie” Michael Brown, is criticizing Obama for reacting too quickly to Sandy. Are Democrats paying Brown to remind voters of the contrast between Obama’s quiet competence and Bush’s disastrous handling of Katrina?
As I write, the president is arriving at a Red Cross site to ask Americans for donations. Chris Christie, meanwhile, has rebuffed Romney’s offer to visit New Jersey’s devastated shore. (Politics aside: Really, what could Romney offer?) I can’t be sure whether or how much disaster relief will matter to swing state voters outside of the hurricane zone, but I am stranded (on a blue island) in the swing state of Wisconsin, where people are tuned in to the storm and the government response. No one can be reassured by Romney’s empty posturing. Unless there is some government-abetted or neglected further disaster, I think Obama will be reelected next Tuesday. Hurricane Sandy has reminded us what’s at stake."
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"Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice broke with the majority of her party last night on Fox News, as she tried to hit the brakes on the right wing’s politicization of the recent attack in Libya.
Host Greta Van Susteren asked Rice directly and repeatedly about a set of emails uncovered by Reuters. In what has been dubbed “Benghazi-Gate,” the conservative media has jumped on the emails as definitive proof that the Obama administration has been lying about what it knew and when in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attack on a diplomatic mission in Benghazi. Rice’s response was likely not what Van Susteren expected:
RICE: "But when things are unfolding very, very quickly, it’s not always easy to know what is really going on on the ground. And to my mind, the really important questions here are about how information was collected. Did the various agencies really coordinate and share intelligence in the way that we had hoped, with the reforms that were made after 9/11?
So there’s a big picture to be examined here. But we don’t have all of the pieces, and I think it’s easy to try and jump to conclusions about what might have happened here. It’s probably better to let the relevant bodies do their work."
Watch Rice’s full interview here.
Throughout the interview, Rice highlighted the difficulty that comes in a “fog of war” situation, with multiple stories coming in which need to be processed and verified. Her statements strongly align with the evolution of the Obama administration’s understanding of what happened in Benghazi. Rice also joined current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in dismissing the big picture importance of the emails from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, as a small portion of the overall communication between the mission and the State Department.
With her reasoned response, Rice stands apart from other former Bush administration officials, including former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton and former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Both Rumsfeld and Bolton have repeatedly insisted that the Obama administration has performed a cover-up of the events in Benghazi."
explain the difference in media coverage between Cindy Sheehan and Charles Woods.
thoughts ?
There is almost no similarity between the two. Sheehan's son was killed in an unjustified war of aggression, Tyrone Woods was killed in a sudden and unexpected attack on a consulate.
good news: Anderson Copper came out as gay this summer and the first chance the network got, it cancelled his show
Michelle Obama sent me a personal e-mail admitting that Barack will have to beat the odds to win the election.
I agree, odds are he won't win:
"Friend --
I know we ask you to do a lot, and I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all you've done -- but with six days to go, we all need to dig a little deeper.
Right now, all of the progress we've made together is in danger of being undone. We just found out we're being outraised in this final month by a wide margin.
We've always known this race would be close, and we've always known we'd have to work harder than the other side -- the question is, will you step up and do that right now, before it's too late?
Please chip in $5 or more today:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Six-Days
We've beaten the odds before -- by coming together and giving all we can. Let's do it again. Barack needs you.
P.S. -- Any donation you make by midnight tonight will automatically enter you to bring a guest to Chicago to meet Barack and have front-row tickets to his speech on Election Night."
I'm giving a buck just to be entered in the contest for the trip to Chicago. I'd love to watch Barry's concession speech. I'll be in the front row, throwing confetti and blowing a noise maker.
Are these Obama emails with links to donate spam? I get perhaps 5 a day. As a matter of course I never click on links that come to me by email.
looks like most Americans disagree with the ass who thinks rescuing the American diplomats in Benghazi would start WWIII
from the NY Times poll:
"When asked specifically about the administration’s handling of the attacks on the consulate in Libya, the poll found that only 38 percent of voters approved and 51 percent disapproved."
"Are these Obama emails with links to donate spam? I get perhaps 5 a day. As a matter of course I never click on links that come to me by email."
I think they qualify as spam
they all come from Michelle but are probably written by Barack
he has a lot of time on his hands
btw, in a salute to the gay agenda that screwed both of their careers, ex-President Barack Obama and ex-talk-show-host Anderson Cooper will dance together next season on Dancing with the Stars
I would dance with either one of them.
gays are now jumping up on the Romneymania train:
"Log Cabin Republicans is a national gay and lesbian Republican organization, focused on issues like marriage equality and employment non-discrimination and dedicated to working with GOP officials to advance equal rights.
The group announced its endorsement of Romney on Oct. 23, stating, "We are Americans first, and as such, must stand for what we believe is right for our country."
TTFers, time to hop aboard!!
Obama's pre-election policy for Benghazi:
after the election, he can be more flexible
just ask Vlad
The Log Cabin Republicans have been important in Kevin and Don Norte's lives. They run a blog called "BlogCabin: Our Life As Gay Republicans," and their affiliation with the group is mentioned in the second line of their Wikipedia page. They figure they've been members for about a decade, with Kevin winning a "Grassroots Leadership Award" from the group in 2009. At one point, Kevin served as a California trustee, and Don was on the board of the Los Angeles chapter. A fellow member was one of the best men at their wedding.
But on Oct. 25, Kevin and Don tweeted from their joint Twitter account that they were leaving the group: "@LogCabinGOP Please accept our resignation from #LogCabin effective immediately." The reason? The group's endorsement of Mitt Romney.
"Leaving them is kind of like a divorce," Kevin said sadly in an interview with The Huffington Post that night.
LCR is a national gay and lesbian Republican organization, focused on issues like marriage equality and employment non-discrimination and dedicated to working with GOP officials to advance equal rights.
The group announced its qualified endorsement of Romney on Oct. 23, stating, "There has been discussion about whether we, as members of Log Cabin Republicans, are LGBT first or Republican first. Ultimately, we believe the answer is neither. We are Americans first, and as such, must stand for what we believe is right for our country."
In its statement, the group added that if "LGBT issues are a voter's highest or only priority, then Governor Romney may not be that voter's choice."...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/log-cabin-republicans-mitt-romney_n_2039834.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
Mitt morphs again said...
WASHINGTON -- There's nothing like a natural disaster to test the depth of politicians' preference for small government.
And so it turns out that after after superstorm Sandy battered the East Coast, Mitt Romney is far more supportive of the government agency in charge of coordinating disaster relief. Only last year, as Romney hewed to the right while battling for the GOP nomination, he appeared to suggest in a debate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be shuttered and its responsibilities left to the states.
"Every time you have an occasion to take something from the federal government and send it back to the states, that's the right direction," Romney said at a debate last June. "And if you can go even further, and send it back to the private sector, that's even better."
Asked by moderator John King of CNN whether that would include disaster relief, Romney said: "We cannot afford to do those things without jeopardizing the future for our kids. It is simply immoral, in my view, for us to continue to rack up larger and larger debts and pass them on to our kids."
Now, a week before Election Day, after of a massive disaster, Romney's campaign is reassuring voters that his administration wouldn't leave disaster victims in the lurch. The public's attention is locked on the devastation caused by Sandy at a time when Romney and President Barack Obama are locked in a close presidential campaign. With Obama heavily involved in getting federal funds to those in trouble, the Romney campaign moved quickly to reassure the public it supports a strong program of storm relief.
"I believe that FEMA plays a key role in working with states and localities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters," Romney said in a statement supplied by his campaign Wednesday. "As president, I will ensure FEMA has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission, while directing maximum resources to the first responders who work tirelessly to help those in need, because states and localities are in the best position to get aid to the individuals and communities affected by natural disasters."
Wednesday's statement came after the candidate ducked a spate of opportunities Tuesday to personally clarify his position and the statement essentially endorsed the current disaster aid system.
But what the campaign wouldn't do is say whether a President Romney would insist that help for disaster victims be funded by cutting other programs in the federal budget, as many conservative Republicans insist.
Running mate Paul Ryan is squarely on the side of cutting other spending to pay for disasters. Earlier this year, he tried but failed to scrap a new system, established in the 2011 debt ceiling-deficit cuts deal, that boosts disaster spending and budgets help for victims of hurricanes, tornadoes and floods before they occur. House leaders rebuffed him, siding with Appropriations Committee members of both parties who like the new system.
"If you think right now I give a damn about presidential politics then you don't know me," Christie said Tuesday.
He was responding not to the announcement of the joint tour, which had yet to become public, but to questions about all the praise he has been heaping on Obama during and after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey.
The unlikely partnership began just hours after the worst of the storm knocked out power for 2.4 million people in New Jersey, south and west of New York City. Christie was quick to applaud Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in interviews on major television networks on Tuesday morning.
"The federal government response has been great. I was on the phone at midnight again last night with the president personally," he told NBC's "Today" program.
"The president has been outstanding in this. The folks at FEMA ... have been excellent," said Christie, once thought to be a contender for the White House this time around or possibly Romney's vice-presidential pick.
"I don't give a damn about Election Day. It doesn't matter a lick to me at the moment," Christie later told reporters in a press conference about the storm damage. "I've got bigger fish to fry."
...On "CBS This Morning," Christie said he spoke with Obama three times on Monday as the storm hit. Obama declared New Jersey a major disaster area so the state can quickly receive federal aid.
"I can't thank the president enough for that," Christie told CBS.
And what about Romney?
Asked on FOX on Tuesday whether he would tour stricken parts of his state with the Republican nominee, Christie said:
"I have no idea, nor am I the least bit concerned or interested. I've got a job to do here in New Jersey that's much bigger than presidential politics, and I could care less about any of that stuff," he said.
Romney vs. Sandy
"In its statement, the group added that if "LGBT issues are a voter's highest or only priority, then Governor Romney may not be that voter's choice."..."
actually, if LBGT issues are your highest, and especially if they are your only, priority, you likely are a pervert
"Romney hewed to the right while battling for the GOP nomination, he appeared to suggest in a debate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be shuttered"
key word here is "appeared"
John King was basically debating Romney himself, which is what these pompous debate moderators think is their job
FEMA is an agency that important to maintain at the Federal level because of the effect on national security
this does not excuse Obama trying to discourage growth and running trillion dollar deficits to cause a crisis he won't waste to force the country into socialism
"Asked on FOX on Tuesday whether he would tour stricken parts of his state with the Republican nominee, Christie said"
completely inappropriate
Romney is not currently the President and going to New Jersey for a photo op would simply be wasting the time of officials there
Romney is on the right path
btw, Obama wanted to also tour lower Manhattan and Bloomberg asked him not to come because city officials have a lot to do and can't waste time strolling Obama around Battery Park
"NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama will be getting a firsthand look at the damage done by the superstorm in New Jersey but not in New York City - and Mayor Michael Bloomberg is OK with that.
Bloomberg on Tuesday said he spoke to Obama and his chief of staff, Jack Lew, and told them the city would "love to have him, but we've got lots of things to do."
Bloomberg said that he wasn't trying to "dis" the president and that his trip to New Jersey on Wednesday would represent the whole region.
He also spoke highly of the relationship between federal and local officials. He said that on a conference call with the president and other mayors and governors of affected areas, everybody kept saying, "Thank you for the service."
"You know, there was a lot of criticism with (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) back in the (Hurricane) Katrina days, and today, you hear nothing but good things about FEMA, and they certainly have been very helpful to us," Bloomberg said...'
in other words, having the President tour the affected areas while relief work is being done, just for photo ops and publicity, is a hindrance to the work
Bloomberg was civil about it
Romney gets it, Obama doesn't
Obama is trying to pose like he is not campaigning and he got it right this weekend
but the trip to New Jersey is campaigning of a kind
it's certainly not helping in any way
what do Philadelphia and Cleveland have in common?
in two swing states, where polls are close, they represent Obama's strongest areas
they are also the two places in those states most affected by the Frankenstorm
and while power may be mostly restored by Tuesday, it wouldn't be surprising if voter turnout is suppressed in those areas
many of Obama-type supporters will simply have more important things on their plate
so, it looks like Mother Nature has voted
and while New York and New Jersey probably won't switch their electoral destiny due to Sandy baby, enough voter suppression could happen there to give Romney a decisive victory in the popular vote, creating a mandate for his first term
"We've clearly entered some parallel universe during these last few days,” said...
Now General Motors Is Ripping Mitt Romney For Lying About The Auto Industry
Apparently undeterred by the backlash over his false claim that Chrysler is shipping U.S. jobs overseas [Mitt Romney Has Been Telling A Huge Whopper About The Auto Industry, And His Campaign Is Finally Paying For It, Mitt Romney broadened his attack to include General Motors Tuesday. And General Motors was not happy about it.
The dust-up stemmed from a new radio ad that the Romney campaign quietly launched in Ohio Tuesday, claiming that, under President Barack Obama, "GM cut 15,000 jobs."
Here's the script, courtesy of the Washington Post's Greg Sargent:
Barack Obama says he saved the auto industry. But for who? Ohio, or China? Under President Obama, GM cut 15,000 American jobs. But they are planning to double the number of cars built in China — which means 15,000 more jobs for China.
And now comes word that Chrysler plans to start making Jeeps in — you guessed it — China. What happened to the promises made to autoworkers in Toledo and throughout Ohio — the same hard-working men and women who were told that Obama’s auto bailout would help them?
Like the Chrysler television ad, the radio spot is extremely misleading. General Motors' U.S. employment did drop by 14,000 from 2008 to 2011, most of the losses came at the height of the recession in 2009. And those jobs were not moved to China.
Unsurprisingly, GM's reaction was swift and harsh:
"We've clearly entered some parallel universe during these last few days,” GM spokesman Greg Martin told the Detroit Free Press. “No amount of campaign politics at its cynical worst will diminish our record of creating jobs in the U.S. and repatriating profits back to this country.” [GM calls latest Romney auto ad 'politics at its cynical worst']
Chrysler has similarly debunked Romney's claims. And both ads have been widely panned, with virtually no response from the Romney campaign.
Which leaves us to wonder what Romney is thinking. Obviously, these ads are an attempt to weaken Obama on the issue of the auto bailout, which remains popular in Ohio, a crucial swing state. But assuming Romney is able to achieve this goal — and win the election — he will enter the White House on pretty bad terms with the nation's auto industry.
"it's certainly not helping in any way"
GOP Governor Chris Christie disagrees with you
"In TV interviews and on Twitter, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a staunch backer of Mitt Romney, was effusive in his praise on Tuesday for President Barack Obama’s handling of Hurricane Sandy.
“It’s been very good working with the president,” Christie said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “He and his administration have been coordinating with us. It’s been wonderful.”
On NBC’s “Today,” Christie said the president had been “outstanding” and FEMA’s response has been “excellent.”
The GOP governor also sent out a thankful tweet: “I want to thank the President personally for all his assistance as w recover from the storm.”
Christie said he spoke with Obama three times on Monday, including at midnight, when Obama agreed to speed along an major disaster declaration for New Jersey without all the “normal FEMA mumbo jumbo.” The declarations for New Jersey and New York were issued this morning.
“The president has been all over this and he deserves great credit,” Christie said. “I’ve been on the phone with him, like I said, yesterday, personally three times. He gave me his number at the White House, told me to call him if I needed anything. And he absolutely means it.”
Christie also said he wasn’t worried about the upcoming presidential election, and was confident New Jersey could get power back so voters can head to the polls a week from Tuesday.
“I spoke to the president three times yesterday,” Christie said on CNN’s “Starting Point.” “He has been incredibly supportive and helpful to our state and not once did he bring up the election. So if he’s not bringing it up, you can be sure that people in New Jersey are not worried about that primarily if one of the guys running isn’t.”
On “Fox and Friends,” Christie bristled at the mere mention of presidential politics when asked if Romney would come and tour damaged areas.
“I have no idea, nor am I the least bit concerned or interested,” Christie said. “I’ve got a job to do here in New Jersey that’s much bigger than presidential politics, and I could care less about any of that stuff. I have a job to do. I’ve got 2.4 million people out of power. I’ve got devastation on the Shore. I’ve got floods in the northern part of my state. If you think right now I give a damn about presidential politics, then you don’t know me.”"
Facts about Ohio, early voting, and Sandy said...
COLUMBUS—A strong side-swipe from the western edges of Hurricane Sandy did not appear to have a significant impact on early voting in all-important Ohio this week.
Though much of the state did experience a nasty fall storm as a result of Sandy, including areas of snow, rain and high winds that caused some damage and power outages in the Cleveland area, party and elections officials said they did not anticipate voting to be slowed.
Only one county—Erie County on the banks of Lake Erie—reported a power outage at its early voting site Tuesday morning. An election official said the start of voting for the day was delayed from 8 to 10:20 a.m.
Voters have been mailing in absentee ballots and voting in-person since Oct. 2.
Campaign officials for Mitt Romney and President Obama have engaged in a vigorous spin war over which side has been doing better among early voters, who do not register by party making independent analysis more difficult.
Most public polling has indicated that early Ohio voters favor Obama by a wide margin and Democrats’ have been pushing the practice especially aggressively, so any weather-related slow down would likely have concerned Democrats.
Instead, several of major Ohio counties reported that they saw especially brisk business at their early voting centers on Monday, as the storm bore down. Franklin County, home to heavily-Democratic Columbus, saw its busiest day since voting began on Monday, as did the swing county of Hamilton, home to Cincinnati.
Democratic stronghold Cuyahoga County, which includes Cleveland, saw its second busiest day on Monday. On Tuesday, voting started on time in Cleveland, though voting in the morning was a bit slower than it has been on past days.
Total in-person early vote tallies for Cuyahoga are running slightly behind the counties’ total at the same time before the 2008 election.
Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern said he was not concerned.
“These are folks who spend three-and-a-half hours sitting the dog pound at a Cleveland Browns game in December,” he said. “A little bit of rain, a little bit of freezing rain won’t keep us from the polls.”
Still, he said he was pleased that a court decision over early voting had been settled in Democrats’ favor, requiring polls to be open this weekend.
"GOP Governor Chris Christie disagrees with you"
if he does, you didn't cite an example of it
Christie has been pleased with the response from the White House to requests for help
not by Obama coming up there to take pictures of himself, making it look like he was doing something
and while Christie was happy with how Obama worked within the current system, that's not to say he agrees with it
just think if NJ controlled its own FEMA
then, they could cut out the middle man and not worry about getting a quick response from him
"It comes down to numbers. And in the final days of this presidential race, from polling data to early voting, they favor Mitt Romney.
He maintains a small but persistent polling edge. As of yesterday afternoon, there had been 31 national surveys in the previous seven days. Mr. Romney led in 19, President Obama in seven, and five were tied. Mr. Romney averaged 48.4%; Mr. Obama, 47.2%. The GOP challenger was at or above 50% in 10 polls, Mr. Obama in none.
The number that may matter the most is Mr. Obama's 47.2% share. As the incumbent, he's likely to find that number going into Election Day is a percentage point or so below what he gets.
For example, in 2004 President George W. Bush had 49% in the final Gallup likely-voter track; he received 50.7% on Election Day. In 1996, President Clinton was at 48% in the last Gallup; he got 49.2% at the polls. And in 1992, President George H.W. Bush was at 37% in the closing Gallup; he collected 37.5% in the balloting."
"One potentially dispositive question is what mix of Republicans and Democrats will show up this election. On Friday last week, Gallup hinted at the partisan makeup of the 2012 electorate with a small chart buried at the end of its daily tracking report. Based on all its October polling, Gallup suggested that this year's turnout might be 36% Republican to 35% Democratic, compared with 39% Democratic and 29% Republican in 2008, and 39% Republican and 37% Democratic in 2004. If accurate, this would be real trouble for Mr. Obama, since Mr. Romney has consistently led among independents in most October surveys.
Gallup delivered some additional bad news to Mr. Obama on early voting. Through Sunday, 15% of those surveyed said they had already cast a ballot either in person or absentee. They broke for Mr. Romney, 52% to 46%. The 63% who said they planned to vote on Election Day similarly supported Mr. Romney, 51% to 45%.
Furthermore, in battleground states, the edge in early and absentee vote turnout that propelled Democrats to victory in 2008 has clearly been eroded, cut in half according to a Republican National Committee summary.
But doesn't it all come down to the all-important Buckeye State? Here, too, the early voting news isn't encouraging for the president.
Adrian Gray, who oversaw the Bush 2004 voter-contact operation and is now a policy analyst for a New York investment firm, makes the point that as of Tuesday, 530,813 Ohio Democrats had voted early or had requested or cast an absentee ballot. That's down 181,275 from four years ago. But 448,357 Ohio Republicans had voted early or had requested or cast an absentee ballot, up 75,858 from the last presidential election.
That 257,133-vote swing almost wipes out Mr. Obama's 2008 Ohio victory margin of 262,224. Since most observers expect Republicans to win Election Day turnout, these early vote numbers point toward a Romney victory in Ohio. They are also evidence that Scott Jennings, my former White House colleague and now Romney Ohio campaign director, was accurate when he told me that the Buckeye GOP effort is larger than the massive Bush 2004 get-out-the-vote operation.
Since Mr. Romney has led among independents in nine of the 13 Ohio polls conducted since the first debate, the likelihood is that the GOP is doing as good a job in turning out their independent supporters as Democrats are in turning out theirs.
Desperate Democrats are now hanging their hopes on a new Quinnipiac University/New York Times/CBS News poll showing the president with a five-point Ohio lead. But that survey gives Democrats a +8 advantage in turnout, the same advantage Democrats had in 2008. That assumption is, to put it gently, absurd.
In addition to the data, the anecdotal and intangible evidence—from crowd sizes to each side's closing arguments—give the sense that the odds favor Mr. Romney. They do. My prediction: Sometime after the cock crows on the morning of Nov. 7, Mitt Romney will be declared America's 45th president. Let's call it 51%-48%, with Mr. Romney carrying at least 279 Electoral College votes, probably more."
Karl Rove's Magical Mystery Tour continues!
CLEVELAND -- The stakes for President Obama could not be higher in this liberal bastion, an economically hard-hit region in the nation's premier battleground where the incumbent needs a massive turnout to prevail on Nov. 6.
For Obama, this area is a firewall that could offset likely gains by Republican Mitt Romney throughout other stretches of Ohio -- but fault lines have emerged.
Early voting, touted as Obama's secret weapon in the Buckeye State, is down nearly 10 percent in Cuyahoga County, which includes Cleveland, compared to the same time in 2008. Even before Hurricane Sandy ushered in nasty rain, early turnout was lagging behind the benchmark it set four years ago, local election figures show.
Politically speaking, the failure to turn out a vote in this Democratic fortress is almost as good as casting a vote for Romney. And even while the number of Democrats voting early is down, there are indications that some of those who are voting are crossing over to Romney instead.
"I come from a Democratic family, a union family," said Dave Koler, an information technology program manager from North Royalton. "The first debate was a real swing for me. This might be the first time that I actually go Republican."
ADP JOBS REPORT BEATS ESTIMATES AT 158K
The number is out, and ADP has beat estimates.
158K is well ahead of estimates, and up huge from last month's 88K.
The company has just changed its methodology, and there's a lot of skepticism surrounding ADP, so it might take awhile before this number gets too much weight from the market.
But there you go.
"The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a gay-rights group, has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate an onslaught of anti-Obama text messages.
The group said the unsolicited messages, which reached an unknown number of people Tuesday night, were a "blatant" violation of anti-spamming rules, and urged the commission to impose the maximum fine on those responsible.
The texts covered a variety of topics, including gay rights, abortion and Medicare, and reached people who had never asked to receive them, including HRC supporters.
"Obama supports homosexuality and its radical social agenda. Say No to Obama on Nov 6!" one read, according to HRC.
"Stop Obama from forcing gay marriage on the states. Your vote is your voice," read another.
One claimed: "Obama denies protection to babies who survive abortions. Obama is just wrong."
The messages were sent from websites rather than phone numbers. According to records on GoDaddy.com, a Web registrar, the sites belonged to ccAdvertising, a GOP advertising firm based in Virginia.
ccAdvertising did not respond to requests to comment.
“It’s unsurprising that our opponents are employing such underhanded tactics and trying to attack equality from behind shrouds of secrecy,” HRC Vice President of Communications Fred Sainz said in a statement issued late Wednesday. "
Mitt Romney apparently still thinks that downsizing and privatizing the functions of FEMA is a good idea. After all, everyone knows that federal bureaucracies are cesspools of incompetence.
Except....it turns out that they're only cesspools of incompetence during certain eras. See if you can spot the trend here:
George H.W. Bush: Appoints Wallace Stickney, head of New Hampshire's Department of Transportation, as head of FEMA. Stickney is a hapless choice and the agency is rapidly driven into the ditch: "Because FEMA had 10 times the proportion of political appointees of most other government agencies, the poorly chosen Bush appointees had a profound effect on the performance of the agency."
Bill Clinton: Appoints James Lee Witt, former head of the Arkansas Office of Emergency Services, as head of FEMA. The agency is reborn as a professional operation: "As amazing as it sounds, Witt was the first FEMA head who came to the position with direct experience in emergency management....On Witt's recommendation, Clinton filled most of the FEMA jobs reserved for political appointees with persons who had previous experience in natural disasters and intergovernmental relations."
George W. Bush: Appoints Joe Allbaugh, his 2000 campaign manager, as head of FEMA. Allbaugh explains that his role is to downsize FEMA and privatize its functions: "Expectations of when the federal government should be involved and the degree of involvement may have ballooned beyond what is an appropriate level. We must restore the predominant role of State and local response to most disasters." Once again, the agency goes downhill: "[Allbaugh] showed little interest in its work or in the missions pursued by the departed Witt....Those of us in the business of dealing with emergencies find ourselves with no national leadership and no mentors. We are being forced to fend for ourselves."
Allbaugh quits after only two years and George W. Bush downgrades FEMA from a cabinet-level agency and appoints Allbaugh's deputy, Michael Brown, former Commissioner of Judges and Stewards for the International Arabian Horse Association, as FEMA's head. A former employer, Stephen Jones, is gobsmacked when he hears about it: "Brown was pleasant enough, if a bit opportunistic, Jones said, but he did not put enough time and energy into his job. 'He would have been better suited to be a small city or county lawyer,' he said."
Barack Obama: Appoints Craig Fugate, Florida's state emergency management director, as head of FEMA. Fugate immediately revives FEMA, receiving widespread praise for the agency's handling of the devastating tornadoes that ripped across seven Southern states last year: "Under Fugate's leadership, an unimaginable natural disaster literally has paved the way for a textbook lesson in FEMA crisis management....Once the laughingstock of the federal bureaucracy after the bumbling, dithering tenure of director Michael Brown, FEMA under Fugate prepares for the worst and hopes for the best rather than the other way around."
The lesson here is simple. At a deep ideological level, Republicans believe that federal bureaucracies are inherently inept, so when Republicans occupy the White House they have no interest in making the federal bureaucracy work. And it doesn't. Democrats, by contrast, take government services seriously and appoint people whose job is to make sure the federal bureaucracy does work. And it does.
Hey, remember how the Obama campaign’s fantastic get-out-the-vote operation was going to create this impregnable firewall of key swing states, and run up such an enormous advantage in the early vote that Romney would never be able to make up the difference?
First interesting indicator of the morning from early voting: I mentioned Tuesday that early voting in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – the Democrat vote stronghold that includes Cleveland – slipped behind the pace of 2008 after running ahead for the first twenty-eight days of early voting or so. (We don’t know how these early voters are voting, but Obama won this county 69 percent to 30 percent last time around, so we can presume he’s leading this cycle on a somewhat comparable rate.) Well, the early vote collapsed Tuesday and Wednesday. Of course, a big chunk of that dropoff is from the remains of Hurricane Sandy dumping snow and wind and miserable weather on the Cleveland area. But if we see early voting continue to be slow in these final days, it will be a bit of evidence that the Democrats get-out-the-early vote effort in Ohio isn’t really expanding their total share of the vote; they’re just getting their traditional Election-Day-voters to vote earlier.
A Vote for a President to Lead on Climate Change
By Michael R. Bloomberg Nov 1, 2012 2:55 PM ET
..."the president has achieved some important victories on issues that will help define our future. His Race to the Top education program -- much of which was opposed by the teachers’ unions, a traditional Democratic Party constituency -- has helped drive badly needed reform across the country, giving local districts leverage to strengthen accountability in the classroom and expand charter schools. His health-care law -- for all its flaws -- will provide insurance coverage to people who need it most and save lives.
When I step into the voting booth, I think about the world I want to leave my two daughters, and the values that are required to guide us there. The two parties’ nominees for president offer different visions of where they want to lead America.
One believes a woman’s right to choose should be protected for future generations; one does not. That difference, given the likelihood of Supreme Court vacancies, weighs heavily on my decision.
One recognizes marriage equality as consistent with America’s march of freedom; one does not. I want our president to be on the right side of history.
One sees climate change as an urgent problem that threatens our planet; one does not. I want our president to place scientific evidence and risk management above electoral politics.
Of course, neither candidate has specified what hard decisions he will make to get our economy back on track while also balancing the budget. But in the end, what matters most isn’t the shape of any particular proposal; it’s the work that must be done to bring members of Congress together to achieve bipartisan solutions.
Presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan both found success while their parties were out of power in Congress -- and President Obama can, too. If he listens to people on both sides of the aisle, and builds the trust of moderates, he can fulfill the hope he inspired four years ago and lead our country toward a better future for my children and yours. And that’s why I will be voting for him."
"One believes a woman’s right to choose should be protected for future generations; one does not. That difference, given the likelihood of Supreme Court vacancies, weighs heavily on my decision."
thanks for reminding us
protecting innocent life is another good reason to vote Romney
"One recognizes marriage equality as consistent with America’s march of freedom; one does not. I want our president to be on the right side of history."
affirming the true meaning of marriage is another good reason to vote Romney
"One sees climate change as an urgent problem that threatens our planet; one does not. I want our president to place scientific evidence and risk management above electoral politics."
don't really remember the last time Obama had the nerve to bring this up
you sure this is an endorsement of him?
"Of course, neither candidate has specified what hard decisions he will make to get our economy back on track while also balancing the budget."
actually, Romney has courageously come out in favor of putting all tax deductions on the table to lower tax rates and boost the economy
Obama says "these trillion dollar deficits will pick things up eventually. forward...march!"
"But in the end, what matters most isn’t the shape of any particular proposal; it’s the work that must be done to bring members of Congress together to achieve bipartisan solutions."
another good reason for voting Romney
Obama has definitely failed here and Romney worked successfully with a Democratic legislature in Massachusetts
which is why, in an AP poll released today, Americans say 47 to 36 that Romney will do this better
"Presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan both found success while their parties were out of power in Congress -- and President Obama can, too."
he has shown an inability to do this
"If he listens to people on both sides of the aisle, and builds the trust of moderates, he can fulfill the hope he inspired four years ago and lead our country toward a better future for my children and yours."
he has never said he will change anything he's done for the last four years
"And that’s why I will be voting for him."
you obviously didn't think this through
DailyNebraskan.com reports
Chuck Hagel endorses Bob Kerrey for open Senate seat
With less than a week to go until Election Day, Republican and former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel gave his support Thursday afternoon to Democrat Bob Kerrey’s campaign for Nebraska’s open U.S. Senate seat, an unexpected splash in a tight Senate race against Republican Deb Fischer.
Both Hagel and Kerrey, whose past terms in the U.S. Senate overlapped, are known for breaking with their party lines – Hagel over the Iraq War, Kerrey over immigration and other issues. With today’s highly divisive politics, Hagel said, that willingness to meet opponents in the middle is exactly what Nebraskans need in Washington.
“Bob was a Democrat and I was a Republican, but it didn’t matter,” Hagel told the assembled group, echoing Kerrey’s frequent references to bipartisanship throughout his campaign. “We were serving the interests of the same people in the same state in the same country.”
Kerrey and Hagel announced the endorsement together in Lincoln, where they met with about 60 supporters and reporters in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda. Hagel, who retired from the Senate in 2008 and moved away from Nebraska, said the rotunda has particular significance to him: There, he announced his Senate candidacy in 1995. He said the Capitol, home to a nonpartisan, one-chamber legislature, symbolizes the need for political moderation and unity.
Hagel and Kerrey both served in the Vietnam War, after which Kerrey was awarded a Medal of Honor. Hagel said military experience is more important than ever when neither President Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney, candidates for the presidency, are veterans....
Republican Women for Obama
Republican women share their history with the Republican Party and how the party's views are no longer aligned with their own.
“Pro-life” can mean only one thing: “respect for the sanctity of life.” And there is no way that respect for the sanctity of life can mean we are obligated to protect every fertilized egg in a woman’s body, no matter how that egg got fertilized, but we are not obligated to protect every living person from being shot with a concealed automatic weapon. I have no respect for someone who relies on voodoo science to declare that a woman’s body can distinguish a “legitimate” rape, but then declares — when 99 percent of all climate scientists conclude that climate change poses a danger to the sanctity of all life on the planet — that global warming is just a hoax.
The term “pro-life” should be a shorthand for respect for the sanctity of life. But I will not let that label apply to people for whom sanctity for life begins at conception and ends at birth. What about the rest of life? Respect for the sanctity of life, if you believe that it begins at conception, cannot end at birth. That radical narrowing of our concern for the sanctity of life is leading to terrible distortions in our society.
Respect for life has to include respect for how that life is lived, enhanced and protected — not only at the moment of conception but afterward, in the course of that life.
It seems appropriate that the anti-abortionists should lobby for changing "Happy Birthday" to "Happy Conception Day" That way we will be able to pry into everyone's bedroom to determine whether their sexual activities are "legal". Just what the looney Republicans want!!
"“Bob was a Democrat and I was a Republican, but it didn’t matter,” Hagel told the assembled group, echoing Kerrey’s frequent references to bipartisanship throughout his campaign."
this is one reason that Romney will win next week
according to the AP poll released yesterday,the American people perceive that Romney has this commitment and Obama doesn't
"Republican Women for Obama"
if you believe the current polls, this is not a large group
in my neighborhood, there's a sign: Democrats for Romney
"“Pro-life” can mean only one thing: “respect for the sanctity of life.”"
"And there is no way that respect for the sanctity of life can mean we are obligated to protect every fertilized egg in a woman’s body, no matter how that egg got fertilized,"
this is hateful bigotry, excluding the right to life based on what a child's father has done
"but we are not obligated to protect every living person from being shot with a concealed automatic weapon."
there are laws against shooting people
no one is claiming there is a constitutional right to shoot living persons
"I have no respect for someone who relies on voodoo science to declare that a woman’s body can distinguish a “legitimate” rape,"
an unfortunate remark but it is sad how hard Democrats have tried to keep it alive even after the speaker recanted
"but then declares — when 99 percent of all climate scientists conclude that climate change poses a danger to the sanctity of all life on the planet — that global warming is just a hoax."
there are few that claim that global warming is a hoax
there are some that say that:
1. it has been exaggerated
2. it is wrong to say life can't adjust
3. mankind should be careful about trying to tinker with weather in an attempt to overcome this
4. there is no proof that it is caused by human activity
5. not all the effects of global warming are negative
6. most predictions of global warming alarmists, such as an increase in hurricane activity, have not been realized, rasing doubts about predictions
7. most solutions proposed by tree-huggers are more expensive than it would be to cope with climate change
8. scientists in the field have fallen into the trap of being propagandistic advocates rather than empiricists
"The term “pro-life” should be a shorthand for respect for the sanctity of life."
"But I will not let that label apply to people for whom sanctity for life begins at conception and ends at birth."
you're arguing with a straw man
no one thinks that
"What about the rest of life?"
it should be protected
"Respect for the sanctity of life, if you believe that it begins at conception, cannot end at birth. That radical narrowing of our concern for the sanctity of life is leading to terrible distortions in our society."
I don't know about that but as a high-falutin' excuse to sanction the murder of the unborn, it is an evil line of thought
nothing else excuses any single murder
"Respect for life has to include respect for how that life is lived, enhanced and protected — not only at the moment of conception but afterward, in the course of that life."
enhanced?
sounds like you're building a fallacious case that enough comfort and pleasure for one individual overrides the right to life of another, based on who has more power
again, an evil thought but if you want to develop it, try the writings of Nietsche and Hitler
Poll: Most Republicans believe in demonic possession
Meanwhile, less than half think humans are responsible for climate change
Harry Reid Slams Mitt Romney Bipartisanship Pledge As 'Laughable'
Mitt Romney may be promising bipartisanship in his closing argument in the 2012 contest, but one of the Republican presidential nominee's harshest critics on the other side is calling that pledge "laughable."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) -- who looks likely to keep his leadership job and would be the top Democrat for a President Romney to deal with -- said in a statement Friday that he and the Democratic caucus have already shot down most of the things over which Romney says he could find cross-aisle agreement.
"Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his 'severely conservative' agenda is laughable," said Reid, paraphrasing Romney's assertion during the earlier part of the campaign that he was a severe conservative.
"In the past few months, we have voted down many of the major policies that Mitt Romney has run on, from the Ryan plan to end Medicare as we know it, to the Blunt Amendment to deny women access to contraception, to more tax giveaways for millionaires and billionaires, to a draconian spending plan that would gut critical services for seniors and the most vulnerable Americans," Reid said.
"Mitt Romney has demonstrated that he lacks the courage to stand up to the Tea Party, kowtowing to their demands time and again. There is nothing in Mitt Romney’s record to suggest he would act any differently as president," Reid said. "As governor of Massachusetts, he had a terrible relationship with Democrats, cordoning himself off behind a velvet rope instead of reaching out to build relationships."
Reid has been a painful thorn in Romney's side during the campaign, often bringing up the former Massachusetts governor's taxes and driving weeks of discussion over whether or not Romney even paid taxes.
The Romney campaign did not immediately respond to Reid's comments.
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. -- Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus released a statement later Friday firing back at Reid, suggesting that the majority leader -- by his statements -- was actually recognizing that Romney would win.
"I am encouraged that Harry Reid recognizes Governor Romney's momentum and is joining the hundreds of millions of Americans who are preparing for a Romney Administration," Priebus said. "While Sen. Reid might want to continue Washington politics as usual, I'm confident that there are many Democrats who value balancing the budget, reducing burdensome regulations, investing in U.S. energy resources and will be willing to work with Gov. Romney to help grow our stagnant economy."
Uh, Reince, what part of what Harry called "Mitt Romney’s fantasy" do you imagine means Harry is "recognizing" Mitt for anything other than his non-reality-based view that Democratic Congressional members will suddenly vote to support vouchers for medicare, the Blunt Amendment, additional tax cuts for the rich, and additional service cuts for seniors if Mitt asks them to?
Polls tilt for Obama in battleground Ohio
"Polls show President Obama will enter the final weekend before Election Day with a small lead in Ohio, the lynchpin state in both campaign’s pursuit of 270 electoral votes.
A CNN-ORC poll released late Friday showed Obama hitting the 50 percent mark, leading Romney, who took 47 percent support. The party identification for the survey of likely voters was 38 percent independent, 32 percent Democratic and 30 percent Republican.
A Reuters-Ipsos poll released earlier in the day found the president with a small lead, 47 percent to 45. And a Rasmussen survey of the state showed Obama pulling into a tie with Romney at 49 percent, after having trailed 50 percent to 48 in the same poll earlier this week.
Obama now leads by nearly 3 percentage points in Ohio, according to the RealClearPolitics average of polls.
With Rasmussen now showing Romney’s lead erased, no recent poll shows Romney ahead in the Buckeye State.
All of Mitt's lies about Jeep production jobs being moved away are not winning him any votes. No GOPer has won the race for President without taking Ohio.
Bushmeister has been found, but shhhhh said...
Don't tell anyone! The former president just gave a speech at Romney's favorite parking place for offshore cash
the biggest rally of the campaign was for Romney
yesterday, 30,000 showed up for his rally in Ohio
evangelical voters in Ohio are ignored by mainstream pollsters and, since debates, have settled on Romney after early doubts due to the Mormon issue
they are the stealth factor that will sink Obama
final electoral college tally will be 315-223
Obama takes HI, West Coast, NM, MN
that's all west of the Mississippi
here in the East, he takes IL, MI, MD, DE, NJ, NY, New England except NH
popular vote: Romney 52, Obama 48
you heard at TTF first, people
Washington Post: "As always, the polls could be wrong, and Romney could still win. But the polls would have to be overwhelmingly, systematically, catastrophically wrong in multiple states for that to happen."
both Gallup and Pew have recently looked at the breakdown of likely voters and found there is a one point advantage for Republicans
most polls have assumed a signigficant advantage to the Dems
yesterday, for example, the Post have a poll with Romney leading by one nationally but assumes Dems voting will be four points above GOPers
factoring to correct for what Gallup and Pew discovered would indicate Romney is ahead by several points nationally and slightly ahead in all swing states except Nevada and also ahead in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
you can conform all this by observing the behavior of the campaigns
Obama knows he's toast
he'll be working on his concession speech this weekend
Anon, why is this so important to you? Do you think that reinterpreting the polls will somehow make a Romney victory more likely?
important to me?
you guys are making assertions that Obama has Ohio all sewn up
don't think that's correct
also, think the polls are based on the false assumption that Dems will show up at the polls in droves similar to 2008
that, I'm positive, won't happenq
Peter Sprigg published a piece in the "Local Opinions" section of the Post editorial page today, essentially asserting the notion that the purpose of marriage is to support the raising of children reproduced in that marriage, and that LGBT couples are the equivalent of close relatives or friends living together: Peter Sprigg's Local Opinions piec in Post today
"you guys are making assertions that Obama has Ohio all sewn up
don't think that's correct"
RCP reports twelve different OH polls average to a 2.8% Obama lead. In 11 of those 12 polls, Obama leads, and in the 12 poll, the usual outier Rasmussen, they are tied.
Columbus Dispatch* - Obama +2
Rasmussen Reports - Tie
NBC/WSJ/Marist - Obama +6
CNN/Opinion Research - Obama +3
WeAskAmerica - Obama +4
Ohio Poll/Univ of Cin. - Obama +2
SurveyUSA - Obama +3
Gravis Marketing - Obama +1
PPP (D) - Obama +4
CBS/NYT/Quinnipiac - Obama +5
Purple Strategies - Obama +2
ARG - Obama +2
well, Obama doesn't feel as comfortable as TTFers apparently do
Friday, when Romney drew 30,000 at a rally in Ohio, Obama had one that drew 3,100
the polls are skewed
any lead of two or less for Obama is a Romney lead
further, any poll where Obama has less than 50% is likley a Romney victory
meanwhile, new polls out today show Pennsylvania is tied and Romney has a slight lead in Michigan, of all places
either would substitute for Ohio
finally, in 17 of the last 18 elections, when the Redskins lose, the incumbent party loses
the Redskins are down 14-3 at halftime
Again, Anon, why does this matter to you? If you didn't vote early, then go to the polls Tuesday and cast your vote like everybody else if you care. Nobody is going to get up election day morning and open the paper to see who the polls say they should vote for. Only one thing matters, and that is the majority of the electoral college after Nov 6th.
I am pretty sure you are not going to demoralize any Democrats or convince any undecided voters to vote Republican by saying these stupid things in the TTF blog comments. People have been citing the numbers and quoting journalists, it is interesting watching public opinion swing back and forth (but mostly FORWARD) by fractions of a percent but it is not really a campaign issue and at the end of the day we will see if a new guy gets elected or if we stay with President Huckabee. Oh, wait a minute ...
actually, the psychology is that people want to side with the winners
not everybody lets that inclination change their votes but enough do that it could affect a close election
right now, the race is virtually tied and yet Obama's teams preens as if they have it all sewed up
it's been their strategy all along because they have no message other than that they've done everything right and we have to get rich people
as polls in non-swing states, with Romney leading in Michigan and tied in Pennsylvania show, Obama disaster glow is fading along with stories of hardship is NJ that the federal government is not ameliorating
Obama is in for a long night Tuesday
Ohio may not be called for weeks
"Again, Anon, why does this matter to you?"
I'd ask you the same
Anon is skewed and has been reduced to counting on superstitions about Redskins scores in hopes they might ensure his candidates win.
No GOP candidate has ever won the White House without winning Ohio and Romney won't because 1 in 8 jobs in Ohio is related to the auto industry and Romney's lying ad about Jeep is backfiring on him.
Romney and his campaign continue to dodge questions about their lies.
"A top staffer for Mitt Romney’s campaign avoided commenting Sunday on a controversial ad campaign that suggests Chrysler is moving U.S. jobs to China.
Asked by Fox News’ Chris Wallace if the misleading ad was a “mistake,” Romney political director Rich Beeson quickly changed the subject."
Anon, it doesn't matter to me at all. I voted already, and I don't know who was ahead in the polls when I did it. I will probably watch the news Tuesday night to see if they call a winner before it gets too late, but I am comfortable letting the American people vote and decide. Pretending that one guy or the other has some advantage so that people will vote for them assumes that people are too stupid to think for themselves.
"Romney leading in Michigan and tied in Pennsylvania"
Today's RCP average in Michigan has Obama up by 3.8 and in Pennsylvania has Obama up by 3.9%.
Anon and Romney, two lying peas in a pod.
"Anon is skewed and has been reduced to counting on superstitions about Redskins scores in hopes they might ensure his candidates win."
actually, it was just a humorous aside, as you well know
"No GOP candidate has ever won the White House without winning Ohio"
has about as much validity as the Redskin factor
if he wins Pennsylvania and/or Michigan, and right now he has as much chance as Obama in both, he can easily win without Ohio
as a matter of fact, with those two very much in play, scenarios of a tie in the electoral college have gotten a boost
in that case, we'd have Romney for Prez and Biden for VP
it would be amazingly amusing
"and Romney won't because 1 in 8 jobs in Ohio is related to the auto industry"
so what? Obama has ruined GM's chance of long-term success by saving the ridiculous benefits that unions negotiated
eventually, GM will either become a ward of the state or be properly re-organized through a court-supervised bankruptcy
"and Romney's lying ad about Jeep is backfiring on him."
I'd agree but this pales comparison to the lies in the typical Obama commercial
"Anon, it doesn't matter to me at all. I voted already, and I don't know who was ahead in the polls when I did it. I will probably watch the news Tuesday night to see if they call a winner before it gets too late, but I am comfortable letting the American people vote and decide."
actually, I find all the political stuff entertaining
and, in this election, the result will be consequential
"Pretending that one guy or the other has some advantage so that people will vote for them assumes that people are too stupid to think for themselves."
we actually have all kinds of people in America
and just looking here at the average TTFer, its obvious some people are too stupid to think for themselves
"Today's RCP average in Michigan has Obama up by 3.8 and in Pennsylvania has Obama up by 3.9%.
Anon and Romney, two lying peas in a pod."
actually, you stupid jackass, I was referring to two new polls out today
the RCP averages have dated information in a highly fluid situation
"has about as much validity as the Redskin factor"
You think so? So tell us, how many electoral college votes would a Redskin victory before the election bring to a candidate?
Once again, a GOPer proves himself unable to get the math to add up.
GOP State BOE early voter death panels said...
Elderly Woman Gets Sick In Long Voting Line, Rushed To Hospital
Ariel Kowalick, a North Carolina resident, wrote to The Huffington Post with a story about her 84-year-old grandmother's experience early voting in Boca Raton, Fla., as an example of the toll the long lines are taking on senior citizens, who make up a significant portion of Florida's population.
According to Kowalick, her grandmother was waiting in line for an hour and a half on Friday when she became sick and had to be rushed to the emergency room. Kowalick believes that the heat, combined with the fact that her grandmother was battling a cold, contributed to her condition.
"These long lines are dangerous for our elderly [and] there should be something else done," wrote Kowalick, noting her grandmother had actually served for 15 years as a poll worker.
She is now trying to figure out how to figure out a way for her grandmother, who is still in the hospital, to vote in the election.
Local Ohio Newspaper Endorses Obama In 2012 After Endorsing McCain In 2008
The Chillicothe Gazette, Ohio’s oldest newspaper, endorsed President Barack Obama on Sunday, though the paper had supported Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.
In an editorial titled “Obama’s skills needed for second term,” the paper said that the president “has proved his ability to lead in tough times” and expressed its “misgivings” with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney -- focusing in particular on his “evolving positions” on issues such as health care and abortion.
“He’s vacillated from a more liberal Republican as a senatorial candidate in 1994 to an even-handed governor to a much stronger conservative position in this campaign,” the editorial stated of Romney. “Many of Romney’s proposals also foster more questions than they do answers. For example, how does he purport to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act without a true replacement? His plan to 'create 12 million new jobs' leaves out many specifics, and his bluster on foreign policy issues could pull us into further conflicts that would deplete our military resources.”
The editorial asked the president to work across the aisle and focus on reducing the debt if granted a second term, but overall it praised Obama for his foreign policy record, the passage of banking and housing reforms, and “a bailout of the auto industry that helped Ohio immensely.
The auto bailout, of course, has largely been seen as a winning issue for Obama in Ohio, the must-win battleground state this election. Polling in the Buckeye State currently shows the president with a slight but critical advantage over Romney.”
last week, everyone was high-fiving Obama for the great job with the hurricane
now, citizens in NJ and parts of NYC on the bay are growing desperate at the inadequate and incompetent FEMA work
NJ might even flip to Romney
if they could get to the polls
or, if the polls worked
sarah gets involved said...
the endorsements for Romney keep piling up
Clint Eastwood, Billy Graham, Kid Rock, Meat Loaf, John McCain...
and now this:
"Sarah Palin offered GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney her endorsement on her Facebook page late Sunday night.
The former Republican vice presidential nominee penned a lengthy statement about the bearing of this year’s election on the future of the country:
'Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have offered a credible alternative to Barack Obama’s failed policies. Governor Romney understands how the free market works. His pro-growth economic policies will benefit all Americans. He has promised to move us toward energy independence, deficit reduction, and responsible entitlement reform that honors our commitment to our seniors and keeps faith with future generations. Governor Romney deserves a chance to lead. President Obama had his chance. He’s failed, and we can’t afford to go backwards.'
Palin concluded by urging voters to cast their ballots for Romney on Tuesday.
'On Tuesday, please vote for Governor Mitt Romney and the commonsense conservatives running for office in your states,' Palin wrote."
Wow Anon, this is shocking news. Clint Eastwood, Billy Graham, Kid Rock, Meat Loaf, John McCain, and now you say even Sarah Palin have all endorsed Mitt Romney! What can I say? Wow. Just wow. What a line-up of fence-sitters and progressive intellectuals! All switching sides and admitting they will support Romney for president. Veeerrrryyy impressive.
And don't forget Ted said...
Sensitive and thoughtful musicians Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper, Rush, Sammy Hagar, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, the surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and don't forget Ted Nugent have all switched sides to support the rockin' Mormon.
sounds like Romneyiacs will be rockin' on inauguration day
guess what is not going to be elected?
gay marriage:
"Supporters of Maryland’s same-sex marriage law had hoped to parlay the backing of Mr. Obama, who is expected to win the state, into a victory.
The Obama campaign announced the president’s support for Maryland’s law in October as Marylanders for Marriage Equality began broadcasting a radio advertisement featuring Mr. Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage.
“I think President Obama’s endorsement has been a significant factor in more conversations being had in all communities, including the African-American community,” said Kevin Nix, communications director of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, adding, “The needle has moved.”
But even with the president’s support, whether the law will survive Election Day is unclear. Recent polls show a close race, and some experts caution that they may be misleading anyway as voters may be hesitant to voice their opposition to the "rights" of others, with the vote against legalization often undercounted in polls.
A recent poll by The Baltimore Sun showed likely voters were likely to vote down the gay marriage bill.
The Baltimore Sun poll did not use the ballot’s wording. Explaining that opponents had petitioned to get the law on the ballot after it was approved by the legislature and Gov. Martin O’Malley, the Baltimore Sun’s poll asked simply, “In November, will you vote to make same-sex marriage legal or illegal in Maryland?” In response, 46 percent said legal while 47 percent said illegal.
In Maryland, which has one of the largest black populations in the country, black voters may make the difference. The Maryland Marriage Alliance, the campaign opposing the state’s same-sex marriage law, recently aired a radio commercial featuring Alveda King, niece of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a minister, rejecting comparisons between the civil rights movement and efforts to legalize marriage for gay and lesbian couples and arguing Maryland already has protections for them
“It is possible to be tolerant of gay and lesbian rights without redefining marriage, God’s holy union,” she said in the commercial."
so, when Obama has a one-point lead in Ohio, TTFers feel sure he will win
what about the one-point lead marriage has against the gay agenda?
Last week, Bob Fitrakis and Gerry Bello at FreePress.org reported an important story concerning what they described as “uncertified ‘experimental’ software patches” being installed at the last minute on electronic vote tabulation systems in 39 Ohio counties.
The story included a copy of the contract [PDF] between Republican Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office and ES&S, the nation’s largest e-voting system manufacturer, for a new, last-minute piece of software created to the custom specifications of the secretary of state. The contract itself describes the software as “High-level enhancements to ES&S’ election reporting software that extend beyond the current features and functionality of the software to facilitate a custom-developed State Election Results Reporting File.”
A subsequent story at the Free Press the following day included text said to be from a Nov. 1 memo sent from the Ohio secretary of state’s Election Counsel Brandi Laser Seske to a number of state election officials confirming the use of the new, uncertified software on Ohio’s tabulator systems. The memo claims that “its function is to aid in the reporting of results” by converting them “into a format that can be read by the Secretary of State’s election night reporting system.”
On Friday evening, at Huffington Post, journalist Art Levine followed up with a piece that, among other things, advanced the story by breaking the news that Fitrakis and his attorney Cliff Arnebeck were filing a lawsuit for an immediate injunction against Husted and ES&S to “halt the use of secretly installed, unauthorized ‘experimental’ software in 39 counties’ tabulators.” Levine also reported that Arnebeck had referred the matter to the Cincinnati FBI for criminal investigation of what the Ohio attorney describes as “a flagrant violation of the law.”
“Before you add new software, you need approval of a state board,” says Arnebeck. “They are installing an uncertified, suspect software patch that interfaces between the county’s vote tabulation equipment and state tabulators.” Arnebeck’s alarm is understandable.
Latest Swing State Polls
"Here are the latest polls from the battleground states:
Colorado: Obama 52%, Romney 46% (Public Policy Polling)
Florida: Romney 52%, Obama 47% (InsiderAdvantage)
Florida: Obama 50%, Romney 49% (Public Policy Polling)
Florida: Romney 50%, Obama 48% (Pulse Opinion Research)
Florida: Obama 50%, Romney 45% (Zogby)
Florida: Obama 49%, Romney 45% (UNF)
Iowa: Romney 49%, Obama 48% (American Research Group)
New Hampshire: Obama 51%, Romney 48% (WMUR)
New Hampshire: Obama 49%, Romney 49% (American Research Group)
New Hampshire: Obama 50%, Romney 46% (New England College)
North Carolina: Obama 49%, Romney 49% (Public Policy Polling)
Ohio: Obama 48%, Romney 46% (Pulse Opinion Research)
Ohio: Obama 50%, Romney 44% (Zogby)
Ohio: Obama 50%, Romney 49% (University of Cincinnati)
Ohio: Obama 49%, Romney 49% (Rasmussen)
Ohio: Obama 49%, Romney 44% (SurveyUSA)
Pennsylvania: Obama 49%, Romney 46% (Pulse Opinion Research)
Pennsylvania: Obama 51%, Romney 47% (Angus Reid)
Virginia: Obama 48%, Romney 47% (NBC/WSJ/Marist)
Virginia: Obama 49%, Romney 48% (Pulse Opinion Research)
Virginia: Romney 50%, Obama 48% (Rasmussen)
Virginia: Obama 52%, Romney 44% (Zogby)
Wisconsin: Obama 49%, Romney 48% (Pulse Opinion Research)"
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Runner-up: France 1991
1991 got off to a very turbulent start as the Gulf war escalated and Italian television decided to move Eurovision from Sanremo to Rome for security reasons.
The political tension that arose would leave a strong mark on the ESC as well as Israel sent in a seemingly highly political song about a people who made the desert bloom and decided to call it their home.
Also France gave a nod to the conflict (possibly) by selecting Tunisian-born Amina Annabi with a very oriental-flavoured song that could be interpreted as a plea for freedom of speech.
Tunisia had almost taken part in the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest but pulled out after the running order had been established. Morocco had, as the only Arab country to date, taken part in 1980, scoring a modest seven points, placing second last on the night.
Eurovision has seldom been a more hopeful symbol of peace and understanding than when Israel awarded France their twelve points and Amina joined Israeli Duo Datz in a warm hug in the green room.
There was, however, a notable lack of warmth coming from the French delegation once the voting had ended in a tie between them an Sweden and the rules stated Carola to be the winner.
A deserved 2nd place?
Yes. Like so many other bold, original and daring entries it would have deserved to win. But given how juries tended to treat exotic-sounding songs in the past, a second place was not to be sniffed at either.
Amina - Le dernier qui à parlé (France 1991)
Labels: 1991, France, runner-up
Runner-up: Ireland 1990
Runner-up: United Kingdom 1960
Runner-up: Sweden 1966
Runner-up: Iceland 2009
Runner-up: Denmark 2001
Runner-up: Switzerland 1963
ESC 2015: Semifinal allocation draw
Runner-up: Malta 2002
Runner-up: Spain 1971
Runner-up: Germany 1985
Runner-up: Russia 2006
Runner-up: Israel 1983
Runner-up: Belgium 2003
Runner-up: Monaco 1962
Runner-up: Ukraine 2008
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Bendigold one of our first local stars at Lord's Raceway
Bendigold wins the Epsom Handicap at Lord's Raceway in March 1956
BENDIGOLD, a bay horse, by Gold Bar NZ from Eileen Rose was owned by Bendigo dentist, Lieut.-Col. T.W.Williams.
He was trained and driven by Andy Ryan at Pyramid Hill, where he was worked on his own on Ryan’s 2 furlong track. At his first Start in December 1955, Bendigold was placed third at Bendigo to outstanding pacer Watchman
At his second start, he won at 6/4 on. Then at his third start, he was distanced and the subject of a steward’s inquiry when unable to handle a wet track. The stallion then won three on end at Lord’s Raceway, including the Christmas Handicap at 7/4 on. He then went on to win another two at the Junortoun track, to be unbeaten in five starts.
The Bendigo Advertiser of the time proclaimed that “Bendigo has another “gold” discovery – five-year-old pacer Bendigold, unbeaten at his past five starts at Lord’s Raceway”. He had only raced once away from Lord’s Raceway, when he failed dismally at Wedderburn.
Owner T.W.Williams had been besieged with tempting financial offers for Bendigold but was reportedly reluctant to sell.
On October 11, 1957, the Local Champion Bendigold was advertised as the chief attraction when attempting to win his seventh win at Bendigo. His record stood at six wins and a placing from eight appearances at the races, all at Lord’s Raceway. He won on this night, with his record of seven wins and a third, all at Lord’s Raceway, leading to a £7,000 offer to the owner.
Then calamity…Bendigold crashed to the track after competing only one circuit of the track in the 11-furlong Strathfieldsaye Free-For-All, leaving trainer-driver Andy Ryan with a bad shaking and a skinned knee.
J.P.( Jack) Moore from Maryborough took over the reins for Bendigold’s next start (again at Lord’s Raceway) when he drove it to win the Raywood Free-for-all, beating Ken Will’s pacer Star Hill by a head with a mile rate of 2.12.
A youthful John Dewhirst of Maryborough took over the drive on Bendigold for the Easter Handicap, resulting in the star’s tenth win in 14 starts at Lord’s Raceway. At his next start, in the Kennington Free-For-All, Bendigold galloped and finished second last in a field of 14 when driven by Eric Rothacker. The first two placegetters were driven by John Dewhirst and Jack Moore who had each won with Bendigold at his previous two starts.
Bendigold was then sold to big spending Melbourne owner, H.E. (Skipper) Taylor, and headed for Sydney to be trained by G.D. (Dave) Wilson, and his foreman, Cedrick (Syd) McLean. The sale price was reported as “not far short of the ten-figure sum that was refused last season”.
However, Bendigold was scratched from his Sydney engagements as he commenced to make mistakes when training on the short track at Bankstown. On resuming at Harold Park, he broke at the start when an easing 5/4 on favourite and finished 20 lengths behind the second-last horse. The horse was then swabbed and later barred from racing in Sydney. He was also gelded. When Bendigold won his first race outside of Bendigo he settled a lot of arguments. Driven by G.D. Wilson, he returned to the winning list by setting a track record when winning the 12 furlong Qualifying Handicap at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds in Melbourne in 2.10. having to be hard driven to beat the second horse.
He was then returned to his original trainer Andy Ryan at Pyramid Hill, where he was scheduled to race at a Saturday meeting at Boort. On December 11th 1959, he reappeared in the main race at Bendigo, the Bridgewater Handicap, but ran last.
Information for this article gathered from a Ryan Family scrapbook donated to the BHRC Memorabilia Collection, along with Bendigold’s rug, and race finish photo, by Monica McKay (formerly Ryan) daughter of the late Andy Ryan of Pyramid Hill
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