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Total 100 articles, created at 2016-06-10 18:04 1 Phosa: Economic inequality is the most significant outstanding transformation issue
(1.00/1) African National Congress (ANC) veteran and former national treasurer Mathews Phosa said the country should work hard towards restoring faith in the country's economy. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 2 Coach Frank Dick warns Caster Semenya must pace herself
(1.00/1) South Africa's head coach for the Rio Olympics has warned that careful planning is vital if Caster Semenya is to successfully complete a Games double in August. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 3 Province wide taxi strike brings Eastern Cape ‘to a halt’
(1.00/1) Burning tyres blocked roads and school exams had to be postponed as taxi operators embarked on a crippling province- wide protest in the Eastern Cape on Friday. 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB www.timeslive.co.za 4 Dureza flies to Norway to meet with Sison The incoming peace adviser of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Friday night left the Philippines for Norway to meet with communist 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB (1.00/1) leader Jose Maria Sison. "I am flying tonight to newsinfo.inquirer.net 5 Danish woman gangrape: Delhi court awards life imprisonment to 5 men
(1.00/1) A court in New Delhi, on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 5 men for gangraping a 52-year-old Danish woman in 2014 2016-06-10 16:00 3KB www.mid-day.com 6 Narendra Modi returns to India, Twitterati go berserk
(0.01/1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India today after a gruelling five-nation tour. #WorldWinnerModiReturns trended on Twitter as the PM was welcomed with both praise and backlash 2016-06-10 18:03 915Bytes www.mid-day.com 7 Of the People Americans share their hopes, fears and frustrations in interviews from the campaign trail. 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB www.nytimes.com
8 Paris deploys private rubbish removal trucks to beat strike as Euro soccer starts The French authorities sent in private rubbish collection trucks to clear piles of rotting garbage from Paris streets on Friday and told striking public sector workers they would not be allowed to disrupt Europe's soccer championship. 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 9 Cope: The gun settles who wins and who loses in the ANC The Congress of the People (Cope) on Friday described the African National Congress (ANC) under President Jacob Zuma as “much like a South African taxi operation: In both‚ the gun settles who wins and who loses”. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 10 Libya unity forces bombard IS in bastion Sirte Forces loyal to Libya's unity government bombarded Islamic State group positions in Sirte with heavy artillery Friday, a day after thrusting into the jihadist stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. 2016-06-10 18:03 883Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 11 Springbok newcomer De Klerk won't Faf his lines The Springbok No 9 jersey comes with huge responsibility. It’s been worn by some of the greatest Springboks of all time such as Joost van der Westhuizen and Fourie du Preez. 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 12 Driving more than an hour a day can lead to weight gain - study New research has found that those who drive for an hour or more a day are 2.3kg heavier and 1.5cm wider around the waist than those who spend 15 minutes or less a day in their cars. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 13 'Starving to death': Boko Haram displaced facing food crisis At least 10 people are 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 14 Zuma to discuss regional trade issues in Lesotho President Jacob Zuma will visit Lesotho this week for discussions relating to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za
15 WATCH: Empire's Cookie 'falls in love' with Somizi Nearly everyone who watches hit US TV drama Empire invariably falls in love with one of its lead characters, Cookie Lyon. But what happens when one of the show's biggest stars meets our very own Somizi? 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB www.timeslive.co.za 16 DA: Parliament must call SABC to account over ‘rampant censorship’ after SAfm show axed The Democratic Alliance (DA) has characterised the “canning” of SAfm’s “The Editors” show as the “the latest in a string of incidents of censorship of views critical of the African National Congress (ANC) government”. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 17 ANC supporters start to fill up FNB stadium for manifesto launch Thousands of ANC supporters have started filling the FNB Stadium in Soweto ahead of the Gauteng provincial manifesto launch for the coming local government elections. 2016-06-10 18:03 965Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 18 Will the real SA cricket team please get up‚ stand up? They dawdled to defeat against West Indies and found brilliance to beat Australia. Will the real SA team in the triseries in the Caribbean please get up‚ stand up? 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 19 Cyclist injured in race in Italy gets winner’s medal in hospital Cyclist Keagan Girdlestone was on Thursday given the winner’s medal for the race which was abandoned after he was critically injured while racing last weekend. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 20 DA set to launch ‘censored’ campaign ad The Democratic Alliance (DA) will on Thursday launch the local government election campaign TV advert it says the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) tried to censor. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 21 WildAid challenges black celebs to join fight against poaching Efforts to save the rhino have mainly fallen inside the terrain of South Africa’s white and wealthy folk‚ but a new campaign is trying to turn that around. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za
22 The Big Read: Reflections in the twilight zone It's 3am in South Africa but here where I sit in Dubai airport eating a species of hard white Middle-Eastern cheese that has been fashioned into the size and shape of a ping-pong ball and dusted with some kind of finely powdered herb, it's no... 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 23 Watch! Top 5 national anthem blunders Getting booked to sing the national anthem at a major event is an honour for any artist. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 24 Emtee's next big thing: start a record label! Emtee just won't sit still. The rapper, who recently made his TV debut on hit soapie Muvhango, is looking to add to his portfolio by becoming a record label boss. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 25 Van Rooyen concerned but confident that municipal polls will be free and fair A government team says it’s all systems go on the state of readiness for the fourth democratic local government elections but is concerned about intimidation and violence ahead of the poll. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 26 PSL top scorer Collins Mbesuma's signature is now up for grabs Premier Soccer League Golden Boot winner Collins Mbesuma is now a free agent and likely to draw widespread interest from clubs up and down the country after leaving Mpumalanga Black Aces. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 27 Alberta’s premier intervenes in SA firefighters’ pay row in Canada Alberta Premier Rachel Notley reportedly said she was “disturbed” by the pay dispute that saw South African firefighters stopping work on taming a raging blaze in Canada. 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 28 'It's groundbreaking!'- DJ Sbu ecstatic with radio return DJ Sbu is set to make his comeback from July 1 when he hosts the first radio show in South Africa to be broadcast simultaneously on four separate platforms. Here's everything you need to know... 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za
29 Wanted: Man of steel to run platinum powerhouse Wanted: A mining executive who can make money when prices and output fall and is willing to accept a salary paid in one of the world's weakest currencies. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 30 Siya Kolisi set for maiden Test start for Springboks against Ireland Flank Siya Kolisi is expected to make his first Test start when the Springboks take on Ireland at Newlands on Saturday, ending a strange, and probably unwanted, record he shares with prop Coenie Oosthuizen. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 31 Arrested trafficker might not be 'General' Italian prosecutors are investigating whether the wrong man was extradited to Italy on charges of controlling a migrant-trafficking network after reports suggested that he might be a victim of mistaken identity. 2016-06-10 18:03 914Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 32 Special votes applications available online for first time from Friday Disabled‚ infirm and pregnant voters‚ and those who can’t make it to a voting station‚ can apply from Friday for special votes. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 33 There's no place to hide in Sevens rugby There will not be a more tightly contested, open medal at those Games. 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 34 Iron fist at Eiffel gig France yesterday faced the first major security challenge of Euro 2016 with a giant concert at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where visitors were greeted by piles of uncollected rubbish. 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 35 Wildlife apps trigger Kruger chaos Cellphone apps that track wildlife sightings in Kruger Park have caused a rise in road rage, roadkills and speeding as tourists rush to viewing spots, officials said on Wednesday. 2016-06-10 18:03 907Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 36 'Fatigue killed doctor' Junior doctors are blaming shifts of 30 hours or more for the death in a car accident of young doctor Ilne Markwat. 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 37 ANC handlers fingered in KZN assassinations The ongoing assassinations of ANC leaders could be the work of party insiders who hire hit men to take out their comrades. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 38 Two KZN MECs quit politics‚ new one snubs swearing-in Former KwaZulu-Natal education MEC Peggy Nkonyeni has quit politics along with economic development MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu. 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 39 Economic Codesa: Desperate times require desperate measures South Africa is flirting with recession and the government is talking tough about its planning for the country's economic hub, Gauteng. 2016-06-10 18:03 5KB www.timeslive.co.za 40 No more voetsek pay: Des van Rooyen No more golden handshakes. This is the word from Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen, who yesterday ordered the 278 municipalities under his watch to stop making settlement agreements - better known as 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 41 Dureza: No peace negotiations with Abu Sayyaf COTABATO CITY—Incoming Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Friday said that the door to peace negotiations would not be opened to the Abu Sayyaf, contrary to earlier news 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 42 Iran’s Jamshidi makes height limit, joins Meralco as Asian import Sought-after Iranian point guard Mohammad Jamshidi has been cleared to play for Meralco in the PBA Governors' Cup after barely making the height limit set for continental 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB sports.inquirer.net 43 ‘When I’m drunk, I am not the sweet Baron you know’ Actor Baron Geisler has made the headlines countless times when he got into bar brawls, street fights and even sexual assaults, but didn't you know he has figured in countless other 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB entertainment.inquirer.net
44 Aquino: PH, China must ‘respect’ each other, int’l laws Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said “respect for each other and the laws that bind us in the community of nations” were what would make the future relations between the 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 45 Malaysian civil servant arrested over ‘D3V1L’ plate KOTA KINABALU—A junior civil servant who drove around the city with a fake car license plate bearing the word “D3V1L” for the last three months here has been caught by the police. The 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 46 Fire hits residential area in Pandacan, reaches 5th alarm A fire hit a residential area in Pandacan, Manila, on Friday evening, the Manila Bureau of Fire Protection said. Fire Office 1 Philprich Saporna told INQUIRER.net that the fire broke out at a 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 47 Bill Walker to bring ‘intensity’ to NLEX NLEX head coach Boyet Fernandez is not only getting a seasoned NBA veteran in Bill Walker for the 2016 Governors’ Cup, he’ll also get that intensity he wants from his team for the upcoming 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB sports.inquirer.net 48 Jalalon sets aside fatigue to deliver for Arellano Jiovani Jalalon admits that he didn't really anticipate dropping 34 points against National University when Arellano prepared for the semifinals tiff. "Di ko rin naman in-expect na 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB sports.inquirer.net 49 Incoming DFA chief hits UN response to Duterte on killings Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Friday responded to the United Nations after Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s apparent support for 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 50 Malaysia warns of leptospirosis risk at natural water spots KUALA LUMPUR—Taking a dip in a waterfall or pond may seem innocent enough. But at least two people have died doing so in the last two months. With the school holidays and hot weather, the 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB newsinfo.inquirer.net
51 Thane: Ex-Central Excise officer gets jail in graft case A local court on Friday sentenced a retired Central Excise officer to one year rigorous imprisonment in a 2005 bribery case 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB www.mid-day.com 52 Watch! Not allowed to speak, BJP's Vijender Gupta stands on a bench to protest High drama ensued during pecial session on Master Plan of Delhi when BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition, Vijendra Gupta on Friday stood on the bench in protest against the Speaker for allegedly not giving him a chance to speak 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB www.mid-day.com 53 Unbeaten La Salle rips Ateneo to book Filoil Finals seat La Salle once again exerted its dominance against archrival Ateneo with a dominant 92-77 victory Friday for a finals berth in the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup semifinals at Filoil 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB sports.inquirer.net 54 Facebook clarifies community standards amid takedown of posts Social networking giant Facebook on Friday explained its “Community Standards” after some posts of journalists and media groups were taken down. “In order to maintain (an) open and safe 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB technology.inquirer.net 55 NBA: Cavaliers try to pull level with Warriors in Finals Defending champion Golden State and the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers rallied around underperforming stars on the eve of Friday's turning point fourth game in the NBA Finals. The 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB sports.inquirer.net 56 Shyam Benegal moots category for films with excessive adult content Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heads the government-appointed panel to revamp CBFC has suggested a new category - 'Adult with Caution' or 'A/C for films with excessive adult content in his recommendations 2016-06-10 18:03 4KB www.mid-day.com 57 ‘Hodor’ on his death: It’s sad, but I like it the way it is For Irish actor and DJ Kristian Nairn, it was bittersweet and nothing short of weird to "die" on his birthday. When Hodor's death scene in the hit HBO series "Game of 2016-06-10 18:03 3KB entertainment.inquirer.net
58 Video comments on Facebook now possible Facebook has just launched a new feature that allows users to post video comments, TechCrunch reported. This feature was apparently developed at Facebook’s 50th Hackathon, which included 2016-06-10 18:03 1KB technology.inquirer.net 59 Nuclear power may yet ease our clean energy-hungry lives While nuclear power produces tremendous energy, the tragedies that have occurred from its operations (remember Long Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima) give it a tenuous reputation. Fortunately, 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB technology.inquirer.net 60 PNP firm on Bato’s security despite incoming chief’s opposition Even if Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa refuses to be surrounded by a lot of security personnel, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will insist on its duty to give maximum security to the incoming 2016-06-10 18:03 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 61 2 soldiers ambushed by NPA in Davao Oriental DAVAO CITY—Two soldiers from the Army's 28th Infantry Battalion were ambushed by suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Davao Oriental on Friday, the military said. The 2016-06-10 17:58 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 62 Pagasa: Cloudy skies, thunderstorms to persist The state weather bureau on Friday said Metro Manila would experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. In an advisory at 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, 2016-06-10 17:53 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 63 4 killed, 20 hurt as truck falls into ditch in Davao Oriental TAGUM CITY—Four girls were killed while more than 20 other people were injured when the truck they were riding in fell into a ditch in Mati City, Davao Oriental, early Friday, police said. The 2016-06-10 17:35 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 64 Oops! Seagull turns orangy after jumping into Tikka Masala A stray seagull instantly transformed into an "orange beauty" after tripping into a container of Chicken Tikka Masala at a food factory in Wales, United Kingdom, soaking its white and 2016-06-10 17:31 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 65 Hope govt does something to get Judith back: sister Family members of Judith D'Souza, who was abducted from Taimani area of Kabul, on Friday said External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has assured them of making all-out efforts to bring her back 2016-06-10 17:27 2KB www.mid-day.com 66 Smog alert remains Air quality Friday could again become a problem for those with asthma or lung conditions in metro Atlanta. 2016-06-10 15:56 1KB www.ajc.com 67 Video: Motorist in Fatal Kalamazoo Crash Charged With Murder The motorist who allegedly struck and killed five cyclists and injured four more in Kalamazoo, Michigan Tuesday night has been charged with second-degree murder, prosecutors said. 2016-06-10 17:11 1KB abcnews.go.com 68 Asean mulling joint statement on South China Sea JAKARTA, Indonesia—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is likely to issue a joint statement on the South China Sea in response to an upcoming verdict on the Philippines’ arbitration case 2016-06-10 17:11 3KB globalnation.inquirer.net 69 Video: Police Apprehend Suspect After Shooting Sheriff's Deputy Police apprehended a suspect this morning after allegedly shooting a sheriff's deputy and at least one other person Thursday night near Cincinnati, Ohio, police said. 2016-06-10 17:10 1KB abcnews.go.com 70 Video: Power Outage Strands Thrill- Seekers on Amusement Park Rides According to witnesses, people were stuck on multiple rides at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. 2016-06-10 17:10 1KB abcnews.go.com 71 Lebanon: Teetering on the edge No one has yet found the way to mesh communal and civic identities in a way that will enable Lebanon to survive and prosper. 2016-06-10 17:01 5KB www.jpost.com 72 Does Racism And Racial-Identity Need Readdressing In America? Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling It’s too bad Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is the only high- profile politician addressing “racial-identity” and “racism,” two of the most emotionally charged terms in America’s vocabulary. To be sure, dictionary.com just claimed that in the last... 2016-06-10 16:51 2KB article.wn.com 73 Sunni cleric defends Tel Aviv terrorists On Thursday, the attack prompted the United Nations Security Council to issue its strongest condemnation of Palestinian terror since September’s uptick in attacks. 2016-06-10 16:48 3KB www.jpost.com 74 Jalalon drops 34, tows Arellano to Filoil Finals National University gave its all, but in the end, it was no match for Jiovani Jalalon. The scintillating playmaker lit up for the Chiefs and pummeled the Bulldogs in the clutch as Arellano 2016-06-10 16:47 2KB sports.inquirer.net 75 Eleventh Heaven! 10 highest Test scores by a number 11 batsman On this day in 2012, West Indies player Tino Best scored 95 runs coming in at number 11. This is the second highest Test score ever by the last batsman. Today, we look at the top 10 scores by batsmen playing at no. 11 2016-06-10 16:43 2KB www.mid-day.com 76 Video: Three Killed When Small Plane Crashes Into Parked Car Three people were killed when a small single-engine plane struck a parked vehicle in Houston on Thursday afternoon, city officials said. 2016-06-10 16:33 1KB abcnews.go.com 77 HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying' 'Udta Punjab' The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the censor board for insisting on 'censoring' films instead of 'certifying' them and asked why it was not banning 'Udta Punjab' if the movie indeed glorified drugs 2016-06-10 16:26 3KB www.mid-day.com 78 Writings of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi in new book Eminent authors and activists who have previously voiced their opinions against the curbing of freedom of expression and inhuman killing of rationalists and thinkers, have now come together to pen a new book advocating critical thinking against all forms of discrimination 2016-06-10 16:23 2KB www.mid-day.com
79 Video: Bus Driver Saves Disabled Passenger Before Blaze A bus driver is credited for saving the life of a disabled passenger right before the vehicle he was driving burst into flames. 2016-06-10 16:05 1KB abcnews.go.com 80 ASUS Republic of Gamers unveils all-new elite gaming line-up Fresh from the successful unveiling at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today hosted an exclusive media event called Join the Republic at Nobu Hotel, City Of 2016-06-10 15:57 6KB technology.inquirer.net 81 Tractor trailer crash shuts down I-20 east in Villa Rica A crash involving two tractor trailers shut down I-20 east past Liberty Road for more than two hours. 2016-06-10 14:31 956Bytes www.ajc.com 82 Latest Lenovo smartphone uses Google’s Tango A report on Wired features the latest smartphone to enter the market. Made by Lenovo, the Phab2 Pro is the first device to incorporate Google’s Tango technology. The Phab2 Pro is a huge 2016-06-10 15:56 1KB technology.inquirer.net 83 Kailash Satyarthi tweets 'Nobel' picture Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi presided over the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, organised in Minneapolis, Minnesota 2016-06-10 15:55 1KB www.mid-day.com 84 Dalit woman murder: Kerala police secure CCTV footage A Special Investigation Team probing the murder of a Dalit woman in nearby Perumbavoor has secured CCTV footage from a shop in the neighbourhood of her residence to examine whether it captured movements of the suspected killer on the day the law student was murdered 2016-06-10 15:51 3KB www.mid-day.com 85 Nadal to miss Wimbledon with wrist injury Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon after failing to recover from the wrist injury which also forced his early withdrawal from the French Open, the Spanish star announced on his Facebook 2016-06-10 15:47 3KB sports.inquirer.net
86 Woman NGO worker Judith D'Souza kidnapped in Kabul An Indian woman has been abducted from Taimani area of Kabul and Afghan authorities are trying to secure her release, official sources said on Friday 2016-06-10 15:40 2KB www.mid-day.com 87 Senong confident Young Bafana have enough in the tank to get past Namibia South African Under-20 team coach Thabo Senong is confident his side have what it takes to overcome Namibia in the second leg of their 2017 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifier at FNB Stadium in Saturday. 2016-06-10 15:31 1KB www.timeslive.co.za 88 Massive plan to upgrade Arab sector has good chance to work Injaz – Center for Professional Arab Local Governance – is helping 35 Arab municipalities out of a total of 75 so far, and the number is growing. 2016-06-10 15:28 3KB www.jpost.com 89 Morgan Gould contemplating move to India after Kaizer Chiefs dumped him Morgan Gould may look to emulate Sameehg Doutie and set his sights on India as the potential next step in his career‚ where the defender could earn a decent “retirement package” winding down his career. 2016-06-10 15:26 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 90 This week on the small screen The royals, the kids and the unreality. 2016-06-10 15:25 4KB www.jpost.com 91 Dining: Authentic Italian The Tel Aviv Sheraton is hosting a month-long festival. 2016-06-10 15:17 4KB www.jpost.com 92 Mobile air conditioner becomes real Having a portable air conditioner should put one's lifestyle to the next level. According to a report on the travel website Thrillist, this has in fact become a reality. “Giezeer” 2016-06-10 15:13 1KB technology.inquirer.net 93 Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi briefly forgets his manners Hooker Bongi Mbonambi briefly forgot his manners when coach Allister Coetzee told him that he would be in the 23-man Springbok squad for the first Test against Ireland at Newlands on Saturday. 2016-06-10 14:58 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 94 Top 10 things to do What to do this weekend and beyond. 2016-06-10 14:58 4KB www.jpost.com 95 20‚000 jobs at stake in protests against ANC councillor north of Durban A government delegation will visit the volatile Isithebe area of Mandeni‚ in the north of KwaZulu-Natal‚ after crippling protest action this week. 2016-06-10 14:56 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 96 Under his wheels Alice Cooper to be unleashed in Ra’anana. 2016-06-10 14:50 4KB www.jpost.com 97 Survey: More than half of Harris residents lean Democratic More than half of Harris County residents lean Democratic for the first time in over three decades, propelled by plummeting support for Republicans among Latinos, according to a survey released Monday by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. 2016-06-10 15:30 2KB www.chron.com 98 Wow! Virat Kohli now has 11 million followers on Twitter Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is one of the most famous Indian sportsmen and his fans on social networking website Twitter are just proof of that fact 2016-06-10 14:48 902Bytes www.mid-day.com 99 Texas GOP to debate secession on convention floor Delegates at state convention for the Republican Party of Texas will have a chance to vote on Texas secession, after a platform item calling for independence passed a special committee on Wednesday morning. 2016-06-10 15:30 1KB www.chron.com 100 Texas GOP platform says majority of Texans share homosexuality Journalists at the 2016 Texas GOP convention pointed and chuckled, but now the entire nation has caught on : the party's platform... 2016-06-10 13:21 2KB www.chron.com Articles
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1 Phosa: Economic inequality is the most significant outstanding transformation issue (1.00/1) “Therefore all of us… in the spirit of the Constitution should‚ we can and must make it work. “However‚ for economic transformation to take hold in South Africa‚ we must most importantly change our focus into teaching each other with dignity and concentrate in furthering the process of achieving economic equality‚” said Phosa. Phosa was a guest speaker on day two of the Vison 2030 Summit at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park on Thursday. He said the nation should work on building a culture of nonracialism. "South Africa is a hugely unequal society when it comes to economic prosperity. It remains the most significant outstanding issue on our agenda of liberation and political and economic transformation. It is‚ however‚ something that we must change as a nation‚ across all political‚ racial and economic divides‚” he added. Although he acknowledged past racial stereotypes‚ Phosa said perceptions and preconceived ideas about each other still persist. He said this was perpetuated by a lack of mutual respect in general. Phosa is known to be an outspoken politician who played an important role in the struggle against apartheid. Earlier this week‚ he said that Nkandla is a product of “a culture of immunity and impunity” that has taken hold of South Africa. Speaking during a radio interview‚ Phosa said that a lot has changed since the ANC came to power back in 1994. "There is a lot of corruption. It has become systemic in municipal government‚ provincial government and national government. Corruption is systemic. "And what do we do? Instead of hitting the corruption at the heart‚ we protect one another. We introduce a culture of immunity and impunity. And it’s wrong for the ANC to do that‚" he said. President Jacob Zuma was found to be in contravention of his oath of office and the Constitution of the republic‚ yet Parliament had failed in its duty to act against him. Also present at the summit was Minister in the Presidency and chairperson of the National Planning Commission Jeff Radebe. Other prominent speakers included Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba and commissioner of the South African Revenue Service Tom Moyane. – TMG Digital/TMG Local Government
Phosa says he’s not alone in demanding ‘Zuma must go’ timeslive.co.za 2016-06-10 18:03 Neo Goba www.timeslive.co.za
2 Coach Frank Dick warns Caster Semenya must pace herself (1.00/1) Frank Dick, a former head coach of the British track and field team employed by the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee to maximise high performance, is cautious about Semenya attempting more than her specialist 800m. Even Semenya's mentor, Jean Verster, believes his charge should focus on the two-lapper, but says a final decision on a double at the Olympics - whether it be the 400m or 1500m - had yet to be made. There has been much speculation that Semenya, the 800m silver medallist at London 2012, will go for two medals this time around. She enjoyed a storming start to the 2016 season, notching up the world lead in her favourite 800m race and getting herself to No6 in the 400m. Her 1500m effort, however, ranks her 86th. Verster said Semenya would do the 800m and 1500m at the African championships in Durban later this month, adding she planned to do a 400m before the Monaco Diamond League meet next month. Dick highlighted the tough schedule Semenya would face, with six races in eight days, starting with the 400m heats on the second morning of the programme. The 400m semifinals would be the following evening and the final the night after that at 10.45pm. "With these three back-to-back races there would have to be a serious view of recovery strategies. "You've got sleep strategies as part of your recovery strategies," added Dick, pointing out the night of the 400m final could end later because of doping control. The question is whether Semenya might jeopardise her 800m by doubling up. "The problem is that the 400m and 1500m are both before the 800m," said Verster. "I'm worried in case she picks up an injury or falls or something. " If Semenya is fatigued by the time of the 800m final, there are rivals fast enough to push her down the podium, or even off it. For one, world indoor champion Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi, sixth at the London Games, is just 0.28sec behind the South African on the world list. 24 Olympics medal opportunities identified by Team SA head coach timeslive.co.za 2016-06-10 18:03 DAVID ISAACSON www.timeslive.co.za
3 Province wide taxi strike brings Eastern Cape ‘to a halt’ (1.00/1) The operators vowed that “everything will come to a halt” as they planned to march to provincial government offices in Bhisho to hand over a petition about their grievances and demand taxi operating licences from the department of transport. Thousands of commuters will be affected by the strike which started turning ugly early on Friday. The Daily Dispatch reported on Twitter that Oxford Street in East London was burning. “More police have arrived on the scene in Oxford street and helping clear the road‚” said one tweet. “Oxford Street in East London is on fire‚” said another‚ showing a video of burning tyres. “Police vehicles are seen monitoring the situation. Not even a single taxi at Highway Taxi Rank #TaxiStrike‚” said another tweet. There was more chaos in Port Elizabeth where The Herald newspaper poster on Twitter: “JUST IN : Exams have been postponed at VP High School and at #NMMU due to the taxi strike in Nelson Mandela Bay #ECTaxiStrike.” “Taxi strike in full swing. Residents are burning in Langa (Uitenhage)‚ preventing any vehicles from fetching workers. #ECTaxiStrike‚” said another tweet.
Eastern Cape school exams cancelled because of taxi protests timeslive.co.za 2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
4 Dureza flies to Norway to meet with Sison (1.00/1) The incoming peace adviser of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Friday night left the Philippines for Norway to meet with communist leader Jose Maria Sison. “I am flying tonight to Paris en route to Oslo, Norway for an informal meeting with the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines) headed by Mr. Jose Ma. Sison upon instructions from Pres-elect Rodrigo Duterte to work for the early resumption of the stalled peace negotiations,” Jesus Dureza said in a statement. Dureza, who was accompanied by incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and former Pangasinan Rep. Hernani Braganza, said he looked forward to a “fruitful meeting.” Bello and Braganza were both peace negotiators during previous administrations. “We look forward to a fruitful meeting under the auspices of the Norwegian government in the sidelines of the Oslo Forum,” he said. Oslo Forum “convenes senior conflict mediators, high level decision makers and key peace process actors in a series of informal and discreet retreats to share their experiences, identify challenges and reflect on mediation practice.” No negotiatios with ASG, BIFF Dureza also clarified news reports that he was open to negotiations with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). He said he directly negotiated with the Abu Sayyaf for the release of his friend John Ridsel. Ridsel is the Canadian who was beheaded by the Abu Sayyaf after his family failed to raise the demanded ransom. “Negotiating with them in the context of what we are doing with the Bangsamoro and the CPP/NPA/NDF is definitely not the way forward. They have to face the full force of the law for their terrorism and criminal acts,” Dureza said.
Sereno thanks Aquino, eyes Duterte admin’s support newsinfo.inquirer.net 2016-06-10 18:03 Nestor Corrales newsinfo.inquirer.net
5 Danish woman gangrape: Delhi court awards life imprisonment to 5 men (1.00/1) A court in New Delhi, on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 5 men for gangraping a 52-year-old Danish woman in 2014. Danish woman gangrape: Key events and timeline of the case Additional Sessions Judge Ramesh Kumar awarded the jail term to convicts Mahender alias Ganja (25), Mohd Raja (25), Raju (23), Arjun (21) and Raju Chakka (30). "For the offence of section 376 D IPC, all the convicts are sentenced to life imprisonment," the judge said while pronouncing the order. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 83,000 each on Raju and Raju Chakka, Rs 93,000 each on Mahender and Mohd Raja and Rs 1,03,000 on Arjun respectively. The court has held these five men guilty for the offences under IPC sections 376 (D) (gang rape), 395 (dacoity), 366 (kidnapping), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention). Besides sentencing these convicts for the offence of gangrape, the court also awarded varying jail terms to them for other offences for which they were held guilty. According to the police, the nine persons, all vagabonds, had robbed and gangraped the Danish tourist at knife-point on the night of January 14, 2014, after leading her to a secluded spot close to the Divisional Railway Officers' Club near the railway station. The sixth accused, 56-year-old Shyam Lal had died in February this year and proceedings against him were abated. Three other accused in the case are juveniles and inquiry against them is in progress before the Juvenile Justice Board. Before commencement of proceedings today, the convicts were taken out of the courtroom and were frisked by the police on the direction of the judge. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Shrivastava had sought maximum punishment for the convicts ie. imprisonment till the remainder of natural life, saying the crime was committed in a barbaric and inhuman manner. Legal aid counsel Dinesh Sharma, who represented the convicts, had sought leniency for them saying they belong to poor background. The victim had come here on January 1, 2014, and stayed for a couple of days before leaving for Agra. After visiting several places, she returned to Delhi on January 13, 2014, and stayed in a hotel in Paharganj near the station. The next day when she was returning to her hotel, she lost her way and had asked one of the accused for directions when the men waylaid and gangraped her. During the trial, the accused had claimed innocence.
Danish woman gangrape: Key events and timeline of the case mid-day.com 2016-06-10 16:00 By mid www.mid-day.com
6 Narendra Modi returns to India, Twitterati go berserk (0.01/1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India today after a five-nation tour during which he visited US, Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland and Mexico. #WorldWinnerModiReturns trended on Twitter with opinions divided on what he achieved, and what he didn’t. In pictures: Narendra Modi returns to India mid-day.com 2016-06-10 18:03 By mid www.mid-day.com
7 Of the People Mayor Shirley Franklin started a program in the city of Atlanta in which every single student who graduated from a public school, she’d find a way to pay for their first year of college. And, after hearing my story, she took an interest in me. She gave me a job in her office and she helped me get into college. Summer came, and I didn’t go to work because I didn’t have a suit. I got a call saying, “You need to get to work,” and she had someone take me suit shopping. They took me and bought me like five different suits and said, “This is how you invest in your kids.” I’m the first person in my family to graduate from college. That is the kind of local politics I grew to love in Atlanta. National politics is more messy. But I have hope that is going to change. Photograph by Ryan Stone for The New York Times
2016-06-10 18:03 The New www.nytimes.com
8 Paris deploys private rubbish removal trucks to beat strike as Euro soccer starts The eyes of the continent are on France as the Euro 2016 tournament kicks off later in the day, with 1.5 million foreign fans expected to join at least one million French supporters for the month-long sports festival. "All the rubbish will be cleared up, starting now, today," said Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, adding that about 50 trucks had been dispatched overnight and 30 more on Friday morning to rid the city of rubbish piling up as waste treatment workers strike. "It will take a few days obviously. " Wary of damage to France's international image, Transport Minister Alain Vidalies said train drivers would be forced to ensure public transport for fans if needed. He and Hidalgo were speaking hours before the opening match of a tournament that was supposed to showcase the ability of a country still smarting from deadly militant attacks last November to handle a major international event smoothly. "If requisitioning is required ... we will do it," said Vidalies. "There will be no more negotiating. There's no longer any reason to continue the strike if it's not for political reasons. " The disputes were sparked by government plans to make hiring and firing easier with a revamp of labour law, which Prime Minister Manuel Valls has repeatedly said he will not withdraw. Public-sector waste treatment staff who have been on strike for days have vowed to continue the protest into next week and workers at the state- owned SNCF railways were on strike for a tenth day on Friday. Air France pilots are due to start a separate four-day stoppage on Saturday in protest at pay cuts. The airline said about 80 percent of flights would go ahead. Vidalies said the government would not tolerate any form of illicit protest such as occupation of railway tracks, a ploy used occasionally in recent days to bring transport to a halt. One big concern was threats by some labour unions to disrupt train links between Paris and the suburban 80,000-capacity Stade de France stadium where France plays Romania in the tournament opener on Friday night. "This is an action against France and the French people," the minister told Europe 1 radio. Asked if images broadcast worldwide of rotting rubbish would also compromise Paris's bid to host the 2024 Olympics, Vidalies quipped: "I didn't see any hordes of rats on my way here. " The head of the communist-rooted CGT union spearheading the strikes, Philippe Martinez, said Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri had invited him to meet her next Friday, June 17, three days after a planned national protest day on Tuesday against the labour reform. "That's what we have been demanding for months. It's high time," Martinez told Reuters. "It's better if we talk. "
2016-06-10 18:03 REUTERS www.timeslive.co.za
9 Cope: The gun settles who wins and who loses in the ANC “Leaders who get to the top of the ANC mountain‚ mafia- style‚ are as the mafia would say‚ “made men” and “made women”‚ or like Mr Zuma‚ the ultimate ‘wise guy’‚” the party’s Dennis Bloem said. This comes after concern was raised about an uptick in violence between parties‚ and especially within parties‚ ahead of the local government elections on August 3. Bloem listed a number of people who were “either ANC councillors or ANC leaders” who had lost their lives‚ and asked: “Why did they have to die so violently?” He answered his own question by quoting ANC deputy secretary- general Jessie Duarte‚ who said the violence is being prompted by “a fight about resources and power and leadership greed”. “She diagnosed it correctly. Unfortunately that is how it will continue and more young leaders will lose their lives. The fight is getting dirty and very dangerous‚” said Bloem. “It is not hard to explain why violence is becoming endemic. Mr Zuma graphically demonstrated that the pot of glittering gold lies at the top of the peak. If you get there then you have had it made. “The ANC of today wants no impediments in the exercise of power. ANC top dogs will brook no opposition and exercise no constraint because the rewards are so extensive. The motto ‘now is our time to eat’ governs how the ANC exists and how it rules.” ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe this week tackled the issue of the fight to make it on to its candidate list: “Development is so distorted in SA‚ when you are a councillor … it is one of the most decent jobs in town.” – TMG Digital
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
10 Libya unity forces bombard IS in bastion Sirte It seems that the lines that once divided SA hip-hop have slowly been eroded, allowing Cassper Nyovest to collaborate with an artist seen by many as his rival AKA's protege, Yanga.
2016-06-10 18:03 AFP www.timeslive.co.za
11 Springbok newcomer De Klerk won't Faf his lines Faf de Klerk‚ who will make his Test debut against Ireland at Newlands on Saturday‚ is acutely aware of the stature of those that have gone before him and he is desperate to do the jersey proud. “They are great players who have accomplished so much and I look up to them‚” De Klerk said. “Hopefully I can just be a little like them in this jersey. It’s a great honour.” After another superb season with the Lions – now his third in Super Rugby – De Klerk has married his electric play with a degree of circumspection‚ although he still has a tendency to play high stakes rugby at times. But it’s that instinctive play that makes him so effective and something that Bok coach Allister Coetzee doesn’t want to curb‚ at least not totally. “I can’t put Faf in a box and change his way of playing‚ but I can help him to make better decisions‚” Coetzee said when he named De Klerk as the only new cap in the starting XV for Saturday’s first Test. “To use a cricket analogy‚ it’s not about hitting sixes‚ it’s not a T20‚ it’s about building an innings‚ and I’m sure Faf understands that. But when the opportunity is there‚ and with good decision-making and a feel for the game‚ he’ll know when the time is right to have a go.” De Klerk didn't feel he would have to fully change the way he plays‚ something which has been honed over playing for three seasons at the Lions where attacking rugby is ingrained. At Test level‚ playing the percentages is what it’s all about. “I don't have any experience to know what Test rugby is like‚” De Klerk said. “But in a team like the Lions we have been playing very well and that allows you‚ as an individual‚ to perform well. Introducing the new faces in the Springbok camp “I’ve worked hard on my basics such as passing‚ kicking and getting to the breakdown and when those things are working‚ you have confidence to try the quick taps and breaks around the fringes. “I haven't been told to alter my game at the Springboks‚ so I'll stick to what I know. Northern hemisphere teams are more used to a slow-paced game‚ so I might try a few tricks and see how Ireland react. If they react positively‚ then we will try something different. “The biggest thing for me is to ensure my decision-making is good‚ you can’t run everything and you can’t kick everything. So it’s important to get that balance right in the different zones of play.”
2016-06-10 18:03 Craig Ray www.timeslive.co.za
12 Driving more than an hour a day can lead to weight gain - study The study, from the Australian Catholic University's Institute of Health and Ageing, looked at the driving habits of 2,800 adults taking part in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle study. The data was then compared against health measures including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fasting plasma glucose, and a range of cardio-metabolic risk factors. The results showed that when compared to individuals who spent 15 minutes or less each day in the car, those who spent more than an hour behind the wheel -- around 25% of the participants -- were more likely to have a 0.8 higher BMI number (equivalent to 2.3 kg for a person with a height of 1.7 m), and 1.5 cm greater waist circumference. The study also found that men who drive at least an hour a day were more likely to put on weight than women. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 78% of people use a car as the main form of transport to go to work, with the study's lead author Professor Takemi Sugiyama also adding that other countries that use a car as their main form of transport include the USA (86% of people), UK (64%), and Sweden (54%). Instead of just focusing on reducing traffic, congestion, and air pollution, Professor Sugiyama now believes that transport sectors could use this information to further promote more active travel in an effort to avoid the negative health effects of prolonged sitting behind the wheel. Current guidelines recommended by WHO advise 150 minutes of "moderate intensity" activity per week for people over 18, which can include activities such as walking or cycling to work, and not just exercise through sport. They also advise that doing some physical activity is better than doing none at all, and that incorporating activity into daily life in relatively simple ways, such as walking to walk, will help people achieve the recommended activity levels and reduce their risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases. The findings can be found online published in the journal Preventive Medicine. 2016-06-10 18:03 AFP Relaxnews www.timeslive.co.za
13 'Starving to death': Boko Haram displaced facing food crisis A civilian vigilante and a soldier said the deaths were occurring in the town of Banki where they are based, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) southeast of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri. Troops liberated the remote town near the Cameroon border last September. "People are dying in large numbers in the camp every day from lack of food," the vigilante, who asked not to be identified because of his job assisting the military, told AFP Thursday. "They are starving to death on a daily basis. Between 10 and 11 people, including men, women and children, die daily since the IDP (internally displaced persons) camp was opened three months ago. "As of yesterday (Wednesday) we counted 376 graves in the Bulachira cemetery belonging to dead IDPs who died in the last three months. " The soldier, who has been in Banki since the liberation and also asked to remain anonymous, gave a similar account: "At least 10 people are buried every day in the cemetery. "The whole camp is hunger-stricken. People are emaciated and starving to death. If nobody intervenes, a huge catastrophe is looming because these people can't hold out. " The Borno state government and aid agencies have warned about acute food shortages in the Lake Chad region as a result of seven years of violence. The United Nations said in May that 9.2 million people living around the lake, which forms the border of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, were in desperate need of food. One Nigerian refugee in a camp in southeastern Niger told AFP last month: "I think that everyone has abandoned us. " Another said it had been four months since they last received food aid. Even at the giant Dalori camp outside Maiduguri, which houses about 20,000 people, IDPs complain there is not enough to eat and children especially are always hungry. The camp has been locked down since a suicide blast outside in January, forcing residents to rely on twice daily bowls of cooked rice and beans. "The food ration given to all the occupants of a room is so little that it can be consumed by this boy," Aisha Bala, 35, told AFP last month, pointing to a six-year-old next to her. "We force ourselves to eat the food despite its bad taste so as not to die from starvation, " added Babagana Mustafa, 46. Ahmed Satomi, executive secretary of the Borno state emergency management agency, said there were some 10,000 IDPs in Banki and "relief items" were delivered two weeks ago. But the vigilante disputed the claim, saying the IDPs received nothing from the state and only UNICEF provided them with water containers and sanitary items in April. Satomi said they were "preparing to procure maize and rice that will last them (the IDPs) for the next 40 days" but said priority was being given to Bama, 60 kilometres away. There were more IDPs in Bama and Maiduguri was its only supply route, whereas "Banki can access supplies from neighbouring Amchide in Cameroon", he added. Boko Haram Islamist insurgency is one of the world's most brutal conflicts: at least 20,000 people have been killed since it began in 2009 and more than 2.6 million others displaced. Nigeria's government has been encouraging IDPs to return home since the recapture of swathes of territory lost to the Islamist militants in 2014. But most are still largely reliant on food hand-outs, with farmlands devastated, and homes and local infrastructure destroyed. Nearly 6,500 children were found to be severely malnourished at camps in Borno state last year; more than 25,000 others had "mild to moderate symptoms", health officials said in February. The vigilante and the soldier said troops had been giving two-thirds of their rations to the IDPs, who also lacked access to medical facilities and even basic medicine such as paracetamol. "People have no food, they are just walking corpses," he said by telephone, adding he was watching another funeral procession as he spoke. Without the soldiers' rations "only a few would have been alive by now", he added. The soldier called for urgent action, adding: "These people fled their homes to escape death in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists but they are now slowly dying from starvation. "
2016-06-10 18:03 AFP www.timeslive.co.za
14 Zuma to discuss regional trade issues in Lesotho Zuma is the chair of the SACU Summit‚ which is an African regional economic organisation whose member states are Botswana‚ Lesotho‚ Namibia‚ South Africa and Swaziland. The Presidency on Tuesday said the consultations to be held in Lesotho were a follow-up to discussions held by SACU heads of state and government at the inauguration of the new headquarters building in Windhoek in November last year. “The discussions will also focus on progress in the implementation of the SACU work programme as adopted by the 2011 SACU Summit‚” spokesperson Bongani Ngqulunga said. “The deliberations will also consider regional‚ continental and global economic and trade developments and their impact on SACU.” SACU‚ at 105 years old‚ is one of the oldest customs unions in the world. On his visit to Lesotho‚ Zuma will be accompanied by International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane‚ Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. In April this year‚ Zuma travelled to Botswana‚ Namibia and Swaziland for similar consultations on SACU. According to SACU’s website‚ the economic structure linked member states by a single tariff and no customs duties between them. It has been a busy year for Zuma who has travelled to around 14 countries since January. Questions have been raised concerning the presidential jet‚ which has reportedly had some technical difficulties. While in Qatar last month‚ the presidential plane‚ Inkwazi‚ broke down which resulted in an alternative aircraft having to be sourced to enable Zuma to return home. Shortly after that there were reports that the president refused to fly because he allegedly feared he was being sabotaged. However‚ the Presidency denied this saying the reports were misleading. “The Presidency requested that a reliable aircraft be made available on 23 May 2016 in order to avoid another inconvenience too soon after Qatar‚” it said at the time. In March this year‚ Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula confirmed that her department would acquire a new presidential jet‚ but denied that there was a preferred option or that an amount of R4-billion. – TMG Digital/BDlive
2016-06-10 18:03 Genevieve Quintal www.timeslive.co.za
15 WATCH: Empire's Cookie 'falls in love' with Somizi Somizi has captured the hearts of nearly every South African. So, when the charismatic Idols SA judge hosted Empire's Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard at an event on Tuesday night, we had no doubt he would be a hit. And it seems that Somizi and Taraji bonded quite nicely. In fact, he even taught her his famous "Whoo sheem" catchphrase. According to Somzi's bestie Unathi Msengana, Taraji was blown away by him. She detailed an hilarious conversation between the three of them where Taraji said she loved Somzi and he jokingly said that he would convert for her. "Taraji says 'OMG I love him' I say 'Don't! You're not his target market'. Somizi says 'I'll convert for you'. I say 'BUFEBE bodwa!' She kisses him!!!!! Smh!,"she wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Reflecting on meeting Taraji, Somizi later wrote that it felt like a reunion of long-time friends. "You know when you meet someone for the first (time) but feel like you have known each other for years. That's Taraji," he wrote. And what would a happy reunion be without gifts, right?
2016-06-10 18:03 Kyle Zeeman www.timeslive.co.za
16 DA: Parliament must call SABC to account over ‘rampant censorship’ after SAfm show axed The party’s Phumzile van Damme said on Tuesday that “censorship at the SABC ahead of the local government election has reached crisis proportions” after its spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on Monday night confirmed the axing of the show. Kganyago said he didn’t understand the furore over the issue‚ and said it was part of a “revamping” and “The Editors” was an “old” show dating back to the 1980s. Van Damme countered that it “is a very popular programme on SAfm on Sunday mornings where the political events of the week are critically analysed‚ debated and discussed by newspaper journalists and editors”. “The programme has been a bone of contention for the ANC for many years as its poor record as a governing party is often discussed‚” she said. “Through the years the ANC has attempted to have the show canned‚ and failed.” Van Damme said the “DA will be calling on the Portfolio Committee on Communications to return to Parliament in order to be fully briefed by the SABC’s management on the rampant censorship”. She cited other examples of censorship under chief executive officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng as being the “attempted banning of call-ins‚ the canning of Vuyo Mvoko’s talk show‚ banning of footage of violent protests and the censorship of DA adverts”.
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
17 ANC supporters start to fill up FNB stadium for manifesto launch There has been a steady increase in unreasonable conduct on the part of people complaining to the Ombudsman for Long Term Insurance‚ fuelled by what ombudsman Ron McLaren describes as “anger‚ frustration and an exaggerated sense of entitlement”.
2016-06-10 18:03 Penwell Dlamini www.timeslive.co.za
18 Will the real SA cricket team please get up‚ stand up? SA will get the chance to do so on Saturday when they meet the Aussies again at Warner Park in Basseterre‚ St Kitts‚ a stage fit for compelling drama. It was at this ground where Herschelle Gibbs smashed every delivery of an over by Dutch leg spinner Daan van Bunge for six in a 2007 World Cup match. It was also here‚ in the same tournament‚ that SA roared to 184/1 in the 26th over in search of 378 to beat the Aussies - and were then dismissed for 294. Having had to work hard to overcome the miserly conditions in Providence in Guyana‚ where the first three matches of the triseries were staged‚ the players should find Warner Park as fresh as the air of the nearby Caribbean. “Apparently St Kitts and Barbados (where the triseries goes after the St Kitts leg) offer a bit more pace and bounce - even and through bounce‚” Farhaan Behardien said after grafting hard for his vital 62 against Australia on Tuesday. In Providence on Friday‚ SA were dismissed for 188 and beaten by four wickets by a West Indies team lacking their big guns. On Sunday‚ Australia put the same Windies XI to the sword‚ bowling them out for 116 and consigning the target to history inside 26 overs. Two days later against the Aussies‚ SA totalled just one run more than they had against the West Indians - and won by 47 runs. Logic? Nowhere to be found. But it won’t have many places to hide on St Kitts‚ a dab of an island 168 square metres small‚ 29 kilometres long and an average of 8 kilometres wide. So it makes sense that Warner Park’s playing area should veer close to the minimum dimensions for an international ground. Which helps explain why‚ in the 14 one-day internationals played there‚ the team batting first have reached 300 six times and been dismissed only three times. The average total in the first innings is 282. And it’s a good idea to bat first: just four of those 14 games have been won by the chasing side. How does Warner Park behave after dark? Only one day/night ODI has been played here but the script was followed. Denesh Ramdin and Kieron Pollard each racked up centuries in the Windies’ total of 338/7. Bangladesh replied with 247/8. So SA will have to come out with bats blazing‚ probably regardless of whether they take guard first or second. They pulled off something close to a miracle by dismissing Australia for 142 in Guyana‚ but that kind of lightning doesn’t strike twice - especially given significantly improved batting conditions. That means the bowlers are probably going to be asked to deliver a performance as classy as their Guyana get-out-of-jail number. “There was some very good bowling and you have got to give credit on a wicket that suited bowling‚” Aaron Finch said after Tuesday’s game. “I thought that they executed excellently in the first 10 overs. That pulled them well ahead of the game.” Wayne Parnell and Kagiso Rabada earned that credit with the new ball. But will they get the chance to do so on Saturday‚ what with Morne Morkel having warmed the bench for the first two matches? Then there’s the freshest face in SA’s attack‚ that of left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi‚ who on his debut on Tuesday bowled like a man born to play at this level and deserved better than his nevertheless respectable return of 1/36 from eight overs. But Shamsi is behind Imran Tahir and Aaron Phangiso in the slow bowler’s queue and it’s difficult to imagine SA picking all three again‚ like they did against the Aussies. The batting line-up will also need tinkering in the wake of Rilee Rossouw being invalided out of the tournament with a dislocated shoulder. His replacement‚ Dean Elgar‚ will have joined the squad by Saturday. Who knows‚ then‚ just what the real SA team will look like on Saturday. Whoever they are‚ they need to get up‚ stand up.
2016-06-10 18:03 Telford Vice www.timeslive.co.za
19 Cyclist injured in race in Italy gets winner’s medal in hospital “Today we are happy to report that Keagan is more aware of his surroundings and knows that those who love him are around him‚” said a post on his behalf on his Facebook page. “The immediate danger has passed and now he begins what will be a long road to recovery.” The 19-year-old Dimension Data rider was reported to be in a critical condition after being injured during the Coppa Della Pace race in Italy on Sunday. The accident - which involved a collision with a car - was so serious the race was immediately cancelled. “…The race organisers of the Coppa Della Pace came to see Keagan today to present him with the first place medal for the race‚” the Facebook update read. “This was a kind and touching gesture that the family has really appreciated.” Keagan’s mother‚ Desere Girdlestone @DesereG tweeted a pic of the medal and said: “The race organisers of #CoppaDellaPace visited @Keagan_vtc today & presented him with the winners medal”. Desere and Keagan’s father Wayne had made flown from Chistchurch‚ New Zealand‚ to be by their son’s bedside after he was said to be “fighting for his life”. “He's a fighter‚” Desere told TMG Digital from New Zealand the morning after the accident. “He has to win the biggest challenge of his life now.” The latest Facebook post also expressed the family’s gratitude for their boy’s teammate “Edvald Boassen Hagen’s lovely mention of Keagan at the Criterium de Dauphiné” after he won stage four of the race in France on Thursday. “As we begin the rehab phase of Keagan's recovery‚ updates on this page will be less frequent to allow Keagan‚ his family and his support network to focus on this recovery. “As always‚ we want to thank all of you for your continuing support and love. It has been as touching as it has been overwhelming. “We would like to particularly thank the staff at Rimini hospital‚ the management and staff at Hotel Betulla and the people of Rimini who have been so kind and supportive.” – TMG Digital
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
20 DA set to launch ‘censored’ campaign ad The launch of the commercial‚ which will take place in Crossroads in Nyanga‚ comes a day after the DA said it had “been reliably informed that SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has now banned the reading of newspaper headlines on all SABC radio stations”. “The reading of the morning’s newspaper headlines is a practice on radio and TV stations worldwide‚ particularly on news and talk radio‚ as a method to review stories currently in the news cycle‚” the party said. “The banning of the reading of newspapers can only be viewed as yet another attempt by Motsoeneng to censor any negative news stories about the African National Congress (ANC) on SABC radio stations ahead of the local government election.” This‚ the party claimed‚ “is part of an on-going programme driven by Motsoeneng to only portray ‘sunshine news’ about the ANC on SABC stations”. Other actions claimed by the party include the “attempted banning of call- ins; the canning of Vuyo Mvoko’s talk show‚ the canning of ‘The Editors’ on SAfm; banning of footage of violent protests; and censorship and delaying of opposition TV adverts”. The public broadcaster had said it would not flight the DA’s advert until all parties participating in the August 3 polls had been confirmed by the Independent Electoral Commission. Just over a week ago‚ the DA posted the ad on its YouTube channel.
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
21 WildAid challenges black celebs to join fight against poaching Anti-poaching campaign by conservation organisation WildAid has called on black celebs to join the fight in a series of television and billboard adverts. Campaign ambassadors Maps Maponyane‚ Stacey Holland and Masasa Mbangeni spoke to TMG Digital this week to tell us why they care about the cause‚ and why you should too. Here are some memorable quotes from the interviews. Actress Masasa Mbangeni said more South Africans should be welcomed into the conservation space: “The reality is that conservation is still a largely white space where white capital earns you a seat at the discussion table. “Many of the people in surrounding communities of the Kruger have never been to the Kruger simply because they cannot afford to. Exclusion is widespread; women hardly feature in the conservation space‚ so there is a huge challenge in telling people who are excluded to conserve what they didn't plunder.” Media personality Stacey Holland said there is value in understanding the poaching business in curbing it: “[While shooting the campaign] we learnt to fire a pistol and two rifles and it was the first time I had fired a weapon. “After that training session I developed a true sense of the economics of poaching‚ the life-and-death reality our poachers face on a daily basis. “They put their lives on the line for very little compensation so that wealthy South Africans and foreigners can enjoy the splendour of seeing a rhino or elephant and other animals in their natural habitat. It's no wonder many of them would be lured into the lucrative world of poaching.” Actor and television presenter Maps Maponyane said he has recently learnt how complex the ancient creatures really are: “[My] most memorable moment [while shooting the campaign] was going to the orphanage for the baby rhinos. “That was absolutely incredible. It was wonderful to see the realness and the humanness that came through those animals. “You think that some emotions they won't be able to relate to‚ won't be able to feel‚ but seeing the trauma of them said so much.” – TMG Digital
2016-06-10 18:03 Roxanne Henderson www.timeslive.co.za
22 The Big Read: Reflections in the twilight zone In Dubai airport they have conquered time. It's like a vast casino except it doesn't make you feel grimy and nauseous - only a little sad. You can sit here for four or five hours as I've just done, at any time of day and night, and the quality of light will be the same, the density of the air will be the same, the flow of people will be constant and easy and regular. People have no biorhythms or circadian rhythms here - it's not night or day, just one long not unpleasant state of transit. The laws of time do not apply. I feel that if I just sit here eating this weird cheese forever I'll never grow older or fatter or sadder or wiser. It wouldn't be such a bad life; from time to time I'd see people I recognise and maybe they'd come over to say hello. There are two New Zealanders at the next table and they have been arguing for hours with remarkable stamina about the zombie apocalypse. Now I'm no stranger to long conversations about zombie end-times. I can passionately uphold both sides of whether or not a zombie can float, and I once spent three hours in Kigali airport defending the pretty hopeless position that during the apocalypse a mountain stronghold would be preferable to an island refuge, but these Kiwis have embraced a very technical dispute involving rates of entropy and how long it would take a closed ecosystem of zombies to eliminate itself. (One Kiwi: seven years; the other Kiwi: never). Adding zing to this dispute is that one Kiwi is a doctor and the other isn't, and Dr Kiwi is of the opinion that this makes him the undisputable authority on zombie biotics, a claim heartily disputed by the other guy. Their conversation is heated but I find it soothing. It always comforts me to contemplate a zombie apocalypse, where all our petty problems are dissolved and no one needs to worry about ratings downgrades or social media or how many people were in a stadium. But more than that, I enjoyed hearing two smart people argue with commitment and passion but without rancour. It's true that there's nothing much at stake here (except the survival of humanity), but I'd like to think that they'd argue this way even if it were about race or immigration or female James Bonds. Two people disagreeing and no one shouting or walking away: that's what civilisation looks like to me. Of course, even the most civilised disagreements can end violently. Consider the two Russian friends in the town of Irbit earlier this year, who quarrelled over whether poetry or prose is the superior literary genre. They weren't academics or writers, they were simply country folk with strong opinions about literature, which would warm me to the Russian character except the debate became heated and Mr Poetry resorted to practical criticism and stabbed Mr Prose to death. Just a few months before that, in a grocery store in southern Russia, another Russian shot his friend during a brouhaha over the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. "Reason is the source of morality! " "Don't be such a Kantian! " "You're a Kantian! " Obviously even between friends one shouldn't use the K-word, but there are still unanswered questions. Why a grocery shop? Does cabbage shopping make them bellicose and philosophical? Or were they at home swopping stinging aphorisms when one of them said, "Boris, this is getting out of hand. Most spontaneous acts of violence occur at home, so let's take this down to the grocery store where we can argue in safety. I'll bring this pistol for self-defence in case we bump into any militant poetry fans on the way. " But unless you're Russian, debate is good. I was sad when the debate between Eusebius McKaiser and Zapiro was cancelled this week, because I think they're both good people and broadly on the same side, and with some thoughtful and open-hearted to-and-fro they might have understood each other a little better, and so might their supporters. The thought of two people talking face to face instead of sniping and defending in the media seemed a shockingly fresh idea. I suppose I still believe in the power of conversation instead of shouting, of argument instead of silencing. Maybe I still believe it's not too late for things to be better. Maybe I've been sitting in Dubai airport too long.
2016-06-10 18:03 Darrel Bristow www.timeslive.co.za
23 Watch! Top 5 national anthem blunders Many will try anything - whether it's fiddling with the arrangement or striving for the glory notes that only powerhouses could ever hit - to put their own memorable stamp on the national anthem. Alas, not everyone reaches a level of true greatness. It was recently announced that the winner of The Voice SA and three of the finalists will perform the national anthems of SA and Ireland over the next few weeks as part of the #LoveRugby campaign. As they prepare to make their debut, we can only hope they don't mess up like these guys. Warning: the videos below contain extreme cringeworthiness Ras 'off-key' Dumisani The reggae singer made headlines in 2009 when he mauled, mutilated and murdered the national anthem in an hilariously off-key rendition before South Africa played France in a rugby international. It was not just bad. It was not-knowing-where-to-look bad. Ard 'stumbling-through' Matthews Just two years after Ras' incident, Just Jinjer frontman Ard Matthews bungled the words to the national anthem on live television at the Springbok World Cup squad announcement in 2011. Keri 'forgot lyrics' Hilson The American national anthem is notoriously hard to sing and the lyrics are frequently botched, even by pros. Take Keri Hilson for instance - the singer has the vocal chops to make The Star-Spangled Banner soar, but it turns out she had trouble getting the lyrics right at an NBA basketball game in 2010. Christina 'flubbing' Aguilera Christina Aguilera also blew a few lines of the American anthem on live TV at the 2011 Super Bowl. She changed the words in the song's fourth line, merging the lyrics with the song's second line. And that final note? Yah! Karen 'missed cue' Harding More recently: The cringeworthy moment Karen Harding missed her cue and failed to sing the start of the British national anthem at the FA Cup final.
2016-06-10 18:03 Sefiso Hlongwane www.timeslive.co.za
24 Emtee's next big thing: start a record label! Speaking to TMG Entertainment this week, Emtee revealed that he is in the process of starting his very own record label. He said the inspiration for the label comes from wanting to help develop artists who are copying his sound. "I realised that people were venturing into my sound and instead of being upset by it, I thought maybe I can help develop these artists and mentor them," he said. Although he was shy to reveal the name of the label, Emtee explained that he is currently registering the company and has already started scouting for talent. "There is so much talent out there, from across the country, and all I want to do is try give them a platform to have their music heard," he said. Emtee reassured fans that the record label will not mean the end of his relationship with Ambitiouz. He will stay on the Ambitiouz roster, while his label will serve under the Ambitiouz Entertainment umbrella. "It won't be super formal. I'm not here to take artist's money. I just want to develop other artists," he added. The news comes at the end of a great week for Emtee. Since his TV debut last week, the rapper has walked away with the Record of the Year award at the SA Music Awards and been nominated for a prestigious BET award. He says that the decision to launch his own record label also comes from his desire to spread his talents and brand across a number of platforms. "The one thing that I have realised is that anything is possible. I want to go up and up. I want to be everywhere," he said.
2016-06-10 18:03 Kyle Zeeman www.timeslive.co.za
25 Van Rooyen concerned but confident that municipal polls will be free and fair The inter-ministerial committee‚ led by Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen‚ met on Friday to gauge preparations for the poll on August 3. The team voiced concern over acts of intimidation and violence in certain areas where residents do not agree with decisions made by the Municipal Demarcation Board. “We continue to strongly condemn the acts of intimidation and the destruction of state properties in those areas‚” said Van Rooyen. “We want to reiterate that we agree that people have a right to protest‚ but that should not mean to destroy public and private property. That we cannot accept. We have engaged with the affected communities and we will continue to do so. We believe that our efforts will bear fruit‚” he said. The committee is tasked with overseeing the smooth running of the elections and ensuring that voters are able to cast their votes in an environment that is free and fair. “We are at Day 56 in our countdown to Election Day and today’s interaction gives us an opportunity to assess our preparations for the coming local government elections. To date‚ government has embarked on a communication campaign to call on all eligible voters that have registered to vote to exercise their right to vote‚ come the 3rd of August 2016‚” said Van Rooyen. He said there had been a significant increase in the number of political parties registered at 530. Police would ensure there was “stability and security” in areas where there has been conflict‚ he said. “We are now left with just under two months to ensure that we have free and fair 2016 local government elections. This‚ whilst we are awaiting an important Constitutional Court decision on the clarification of the challenges relating to citizens and households without formal addresses‚” said Van Rooyen.
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
26 PSL top scorer Collins Mbesuma's signature is now up for grabs The Zambian international netted 14 times last season to end as the league’s leading marksman‚ even if he did himself express his displeasure at what he deemed a low total. His contract at Black Aces has expired and he will not be moving to Cape Town with the new franchise acquired by former Ajax shareholder John Comitis‚ Mbesuma’s agent Mike Makaab has confirmed to Times Media Digital. Makaab would not be drawn on any contact made with clubs yet‚ but the next few weeks could turn into a bun fight for his signature. Mbesuma has already played for all of the so-called ‘Big Three’‚ excelling at Kaizer Chiefs before less successful spells with Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. Aside from Black Aces‚ he has also turned out for Moroka Swallows and Lamontville Golden Arrows in the PSL. What will be significant for potential suitors is not just the number of goals Mbesuma scored last season‚ but also the number of games he played. The 32-year-old had battled with injury and weight gain for much of the previous decade‚ but lost seven kilograms and was noticeably nimbler in the last campaign. He started 29 of Black Aces’ 30 league games‚ and also featured in all but one of their cup matches‚ to put to bed any lingering fitness doubts. Mbesuma has also recently returned to the Zambia national squad and scored in the surprise 3-2 loss to Guinea-Bissau on Saturday.
2016-06-10 18:03 Nick Said www.timeslive.co.za
27 Alberta’s premier intervenes in SA firefighters’ pay row in Canada CBCNews recorded that she “had thought the contract negotiated with the firefighters to help battle the Fort McMurray wildfire would allow them to earn acceptable levels of pay”. Working on Fire‚ whose 300 members didn’t pitch for work on Wednesday and Thursday‚ had send it would send a team to Canada to resolve the apparent strike. The government-funded organisation said that media reports about “salary increases” and hourly rates had “caused confusion” among the firefighters who are abroad. CBCNews reported that Notley said the dispute was between the firefighters and the SA government‚ but would intervene nonetheless. "The fact of the matter is that it's not acceptable to me and my government that we would have people working for wages in our province that do not align with our labour laws‚" it quoted Notley as saying. "I can say right now that every hour that every firefighter from South Africa or anywhere else has worked on these fires will be compensated in accordance with our laws in this province.” CBCNews said that‚ on top of their pay from Working on Fire‚ the work in “Alberta is for $50 a day for 12-hour shifts‚ or just over $4 an hour”. It added that the “Alberta minimum wage is $11.20 an hour. Accommodation and food is being covered by the Canadian authorities”. A day earlier‚ reports said the dispute was prompted by “news articles… claiming the workers are making between $15 and $21 an hour”‚ and quoted one of the firefighters‚ Bitiro Moseki‚ as saying: “It’s $15 (R179.90) not even per hour‚ it’s $15 per day.” “We wish to categorically state that the quoted amount of $21 (R244) per hour is incorrect and was never agreed to with anyone‚” said Working on Fire spokesman Linton Rensburg on Thursday. A week ago‚ TMG Digital reported that‚ fearing they would be seen as “slave labour”‚ Canadian officials had jacked up the pay of the firefighters. Rensburg said the firefighters had agreed on a stipend of R174.90 a day paid by the Canadian government and would receive and additional R408 for every day spent abroad from the South African government upon their return. The Working on Fire firefighters’ rousing singing after they touched down in Canada caused a viral sensation on social media last week.
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
28 28 'It's groundbreaking!'- DJ Sbu ecstatic with radio return It was announced on Thursday that the popular radio and TV personality will be hosting a morning show called DJ Sbu Breakfast that will be broadcast to both Vuma FM in KwaZulu-Natal and Rise FM in Mpumalanga. In addition, the show will be broadcast live on 1KZN TV in KwaZulu-Natal and nationally on Soweto TV. Sbu has worked at some of the biggest radio stations in the country, including Metro FM, Ukhozi FM and YFM, and will be on air for at least the next 12 months. He will be based in Johannesburg but will travel across the country to interact with his fans. Talking to TMG Entertainment on Wednesday, DJ Sbu revealed that his breakfast team will include talent he has worked with before and a couple of new faces, like Wits SRC president Nompumelelo Mkatshwa. "She is going to be part of our team. She has never done radio before but she will be learning. I see her, in a few months time, co-anchoring on the show or content production. She has a lot to offer and, most importantly, she represents a generation that has something to say," Sbu told us. Reflecting on his new venture, Sbu says that it is the first step towards one day owning his own major media company. "It's a historic venture that we are launching. I believe that in the era we live in, broadcasting has to have more elements than just you being on radio. It has to transcend one medium. That's what I have always wanted to do and that's what I am finally able to achieve with this partnership," he said. As a businessman with several existing companies and initiatives, DJ Sbu says that he is in a unique position to pull resources from his various projects, including his 2020 leadership enterprise and, soon, his record label. "Anything that I get involved in, I try to pull skills from. If I see a skill I need I can pull from my MoFaya team or I can pull from my 2020 team," he says.
2016-06-10 18:03 Kyle Zeeman www.timeslive.co.za
29 Wanted: Man of steel to run platinum powerhouse That's the potential job description for whoever replaces Terence Goodlace at Impala Platinum in Johannesburg, the second- largest producer of the precious metal. Goodlace, 57, said last month he soon planned to resign, ending a four-year tenure that saw one of South Africa's most reliable cash cows diminished by plunging platinum prices, strikes and accidents. The next chief at Impala will also face demands from the government to erase the remnants of apartheid through increased minority ownership, efforts that can conflict with the interests of investors. "A South African mining CEO sounds like an impossible job right now," said Bernard Swanepoel, former head of Harmony Gold. who is a non- executive director at Impala. In addition, tough working conditions and low pay make for volatile labour relations. There was a five-month strike in 2014 that disrupted operations and reduced output. Impala is due to begin new wage talks in the coming weeks. In an industry hit hard by the global commodity slump, Impala's decline stands out. The company was the third-best performer among precious- metals producers on the JSE all share index in the decade before Goodlace took over, paying substantial dividends even as rivals faltered during the 2008 financial crisis. That changed in the past five years, mostly because of things outside Goodlace's control. Platinum prices plunged 47% from $1903.50/oz in 2011. The price fell 1.1% to $999.52 in London yesterday. "It's probably been the toughest time in the company's history to be a CEO," said Wayne McCurrie, who helps manage R100-billion at Momentum Wealth. The compensation of Impala's next CEO would be similar to those at comparable companies in South Africa and abroad, said Impala spokesman Johan Theron. Impala plans to cast a wide net for candidates. "But the reality is our challenges are so diverse you have probably got a much higher chance of finding the right candidate closer to home," Theron said.
2016-06-10 18:03 Bloomberg www.timeslive.co.za
30 Siya Kolisi set for maiden Test start for Springboks against Ireland Since 2013 Kolisi has earned 13 Test caps - all as a replacement - something only Oosthuizen has matched, before making his first start for the Boks. The pair will now share that record. Prop Ollie le Roux, who was perhaps the Springboks' most famous substitute, started his first three Tests before enduring an 18-match sequence when he only appeared as a replacement. In his 13 appearances, Kolisi has played a total of 271 minutes of Test rugby, or 21 minutes per game, which is about the norm for a substitute. When the Boks run out against Ireland on Saturday, it will be almost three years to the day since Kolisi made his Test debut against Scotland in Nelspruit, coming on as a replacement for Arno Botha. Botha sustained knee ligament damage early in the game and the 75 minutes Kolisi played that day is the most time he has played for the Boks in a single game. He has twice come on immediately after the halftime break - against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in 2013 and against the All Blacks at Ellis Park later that year. But generally, his appearances have been limited to a handful of minutes in the final quarter. Kolisi, who turns 25 next week, has had to wait a long time to wear a single digit number on his back in a Test rather than No 19 or 20. It is a sign that new Bok coach Allister Coetzee trusts Kolisi implicitly, after nurturing him at the Stormers over five years. Previous coach Heyneke Meyer never seemed to have the same trust in the Stormers flank, which was never more starkly portrayed than at last year's World Cup. Flank Willem Alberts was a late withdrawal from the Bok starting team to play Japan in the World Cup opener and Kolisi was the only fit flank in the squad at the time. But instead of simply elevating Kolisi to the starting lineup, Meyer turned to lock Pieter-Steph du Toit to play in the No 7 jersey. Kolisi played for 17 minutes off the bench. While Kolisi will be celebrating his first start, others will also enjoy their debuts. Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk, hooker Bongi Mbonambi and possibly lock Gerhard Mostert (if Du Toit fails a late fitness test) should all make their Test debuts. Centre Lionel Mapoe is also likely to be rewarded with a Test start.
2016-06-10 18:03 CRAIG RAY www.timeslive.co.za
31 Arrested trafficker might not be 'General' Fullbacks Willie le Roux and Jared Payne will be under the spotlight in Saturday’s first Test between the Springboks and Ireland as both teams will look to contestable kicks as a lethal weapon.
2016-06-10 18:03 AFP www.timeslive.co.za
32 32 Special votes applications available online for first time from Friday This year marks the first time these applications will be available online – at www.elections.org.za - or by “SMSing the voter’s ID number to 32249 (SMS charged at R1)‚ the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said. “The SMS application facility is only available for those applying to cast a special vote at their voting station and NOT for home visits‚” the IEC stressed. This home visit special vote sees election officials calling on voters who are “disabled‚ infirm or pregnant…at their place of residence to allow them to cast their ballots”. The other type of special vote – aimed at “security forces‚ election officials‚ the media and any other voters who are unable to visit their voting station” on August 3 – will special voting days on August 1 and 2‚ at voting stations‚ which will be open between 8am and 5pm. On Election Day‚ voting hours are 7am to 7pm‚ the IEC noted. “Once their application has been processed‚ voters will receive a notification via email or SMS of whether their application for a special vote was successful or not. They can also check the status of their special vote application online at www.elections.org.za‚” the commission said. “The traditional method of applying for a special vote at local IEC offices by submitting a MEC35 form is also still available. Forms must be hand- delivered but can be delivered on behalf of a voter by someone else.” The IEC said the processes for special and normal votes are the same “with the exception that the completed ballot papers are sealed in an unmarked envelop which is then marked with the voter’s name‚ ID number and voting district number”. “IEC officials take the envelope and place it in a secure ballot box for special votes and the voter’s name is marked off the voters’ roll with ‘SV’ to indicate a special vote. “Once voting on Election Day has ended‚ the outer envelopes of the special votes are discarded and the ballot papers are removed from the unmarked inner envelope and then counted as part of the counting process for all ballots.” The closing date for applications is July 8. – TMG Digital
2016-06-10 18:03 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za
33 There's no place to hide in Sevens rugby Five teams have strong hopes of winning the gold medal, and five others could beat them in any match. It will be, in my admittedly biased opinion, the highlight of the Games because the sport is so "volatile", the result so uncertain, often until the very final act of the match. I remember being concerned that Sevens' Olympic inclusion might actually undermine it. I was fortunate enough to work with Paul Treu during the maturation phase of our Sevens strategy from 2008 to 2012, and Rio 2016 was a variable we considered both a threat and an opportunity. The appeal of an Olympic medal meant that superstars from the major rugby nations might have swept in for the week of the Olympics, soaked up the spotlight, and then left again, leaving behind a version of the sport that was, by the arithmetic of casual observers, "lessened" by their transient appearance in it. Were that to happen, it would undermine the efforts made by Sevens teams in the intervening four years - it would be analogous to pulling your luxury sports car out of the garage for a weekend once every four years, then locking it away and hoping your four-door family sedan turned heads the same way. The only way to prevent this, we knew back then, was for Sevens to evolve enough that it became so specialised that the addition of even the best players from XVs would do little to the performance of teams. Sevens had to be too distinct to allow "rugby-hopping" to occur. My strong impression is that this has, in fact, happened. Or is happening. Yes, certain teams, including South Africa, have strengthened their squads with the targeted addition of international players, but anyone who thought they could throw XVs superstars onto a field of Sevens players and dominate has been exposed. The Blitzboks under Neil Powell formulated a calendar that gave them access to certain players in certain "windows" so they could adapt to the speed and technical nuances of the game. But even this process has "failed" more than it succeeded, and of the 10 or so players who came into the Blitzbok training environment, one, perhaps two, will make the final cut. Quade Cooper couldn't make the switch for Australia, and Sonny Bill Williams has been patchy for New Zealand, who have also added the Ioane brothers, and Liam Messam, but still rely heavily on their historical Sevens specialists. I'm now confident that Sevens requires a set of skills specific enough that any team that suddenly picks players, however stellar their reputation in XVs rugby, would be worse off. The transition is so difficult because Sevens is not simply a version of rugby lacking forward packs. Decision-making at rucks is at a premium because so much more space has to be covered per player. Agility and lateral mobility are more forensically examined (something that has affected Williams in particular), as are basic skills like passing to both sides and one-on-one tackling. The lack of space in XVs allows players with limitations to "hide", whereas such inadequacies are exposed in Sevens. This doesn't even consider the physical demands of Sevens - the ratio of sprints and fast running to rest is completely different, and few XVs players can handle it without a period of some adaptation. None of this is to say that Sevens is the finished article - no doubt the best XVs internationals would make exceptional Sevens players, given sufficient cross-over time. But the specialisation of Sevens is an encouraging sign, and the respect and recognition given to the Sevens specialists is growing, rightly, in proportion to the technical and tactical evolution of the sport. That this coincides with the commercial growth of Sevens, the expansion of the Series to 10 tournaments, means that Rio will be a leap forward, and the only threat now, at least to a South African observer, is that the sport evolves so quickly it leaves us behind.
2016-06-10 18:03 Prof Ross www.timeslive.co.za
34 Iron fist at Eiffel gig Superstar French DJ David Guetta was to perform in the 90,000-capacity fan zone, a day before hosts France confront Romania in the opening match at the capital's Stade de France. The concert was the first test of the massive security operation to guard a tournament taking place just seven months after a jihadist attack in Paris that killed 130 people. France has mustered up to 90,000 police and private guards to provide security for the month-long tournament. But the start of Europe's four-yearly football extravaganza looks set to be blighted by continuing strikes over the government's controversial labour reforms. A train strike has rumbled into its ninth day, and as hundreds of thousands of fans began arriving for the football, rubbish was piling up on the streets of Paris in rising temperatures. Union blockades of incineration plants were preventing collections in a dispute that escalated this week, despite a pledge by Paris's mayor yesterday to get the garbage cleared. Piles of black rubbish bags were also building up in Marseille, which will host four Euro 2016 matches including England's high-profile clash with Russia tomorrow. Environment Minister Segolene Royal appealed to unions to end their disruption, warning they were endangering the image of France. Said Royal: "France's pride is at stake. Let's not harm France's capacity to organise global events. " Air France pilots have called for a four-day strike to start tomorrow, when an estimated two million foreign fans will be arriving in earnest. The latest round of negotiations broke down yester day. The situation is reminiscent of 1998, when Air France pilots grounded planes for 10 days ahead of the football World Cup the country hosted and a last-minute solution was only found on the day the tournament began. President Francois Hollande has refused to back down on the reforms, arguing they are necessary to cut unemployment and make it easier for companies to take on new staff and fire them in a downturn. France remains a top target for Islamic State and warnings from the US and Britain that the tournament could be a target have only added to the sense of nervousness. On November 13 three suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the Stade de Franc e during a France-Germany game. The same stadium will host to day's opening match and the final will also be played there on July 10. Among a host of new security measures, a new perimeter fence has been added around the stadium for Euro 2016 to allow more security searches of spectators. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve confirmed on Wednesday that 300 people had been barred from serving in the private security teams after vetting showed they had been radicalised.
2016-06-10 18:03 AFP www.timeslive.co.za
35 Wildlife apps trigger Kruger chaos Morgan Gould may look to emulate Sameehg Doutie and set his sights on India as the potential next step in his career‚ where the defender could earn a decent “retirement package” winding down his career.
2016-06-10 18:03 AFP www.timeslive.co.za
36 'Fatigue killed doctor' She crashed on her way home from Paarl Hospital on Friday after working a shift of at least 24 hours. The young doctor, who qualified in 2008, was described as someone who went out of her way to help others. Markwat veered into oncoming traffic on the N1 in Paarl in an accident that killed three others. The police have not said what caused the accident but doctors believe working long hours was almost certainly to blame. Markwat worked in the obstetric unit of Paarl Hospital, where interns last year complained to the Junior Doctors' Association of SA about overly long shifts. Legally, a doctor's shift can be 30 hours but many doctors said they worked an average of 300 hours a month. Safe Working Hours is a group of local doctors campaigning to reduce the hours doctors have to work. They said South Africa had "lost a wonderful doctor" in Markwat. The organisation delivered a petition asking for a legal limit of 24 hours a shift to the Health Professions' Council of SA earlier this year. It had 3,000 signatures. The council allegedly did not respond to the petition and failed to answer queries from The Times. Safe Working Hours spokesman Koot Kotze said: "Safe Working Hours directly approached the Department of Health with the same issue. We have not received any feedback. " In her blog, intern doctor "Barefoot Megz" said of the accident: "The number of consecutive hours - such as our 24-hour-plus shifts - gives rise to exhaustion so bad you might as well be drunk. "I hate how I second-guess my medical judgment when I've been working more than 18 hours. I hate driving home tired and I am afraid that I'll fall asleep. " Johannesburg doctor Jonathan Witt said after the accident: "The constant abuse of doctors is disgusting and unacceptable. " Cape Town's Red Cross Children's Hospital limited shifts to 27 hours this year after paediatric registrar Alastair McAlpine demonstrated to staff that there was a link between exhaustion and a greater likelihood of making mistakes to the detriment of patients. He warned of car accidents caused by tired doctors and said a shift longer than 16 hours would lead to fatigue that could contribute to an accident. Junior Doctors' Association of SA spokesman Zahid Badroodien said that even though doctors must leave their hospital at 2pm after a 30-hour shift, many are told to keep working by senior doctors. "We need to start standing up for our legal rights," he said. Western Cape health department spokesman Mark van der Heever said: "The department manages the overtime duties of all medical interns in accordance with the HPCSA guidelines and the department's own policy. "
2016-06-10 18:03 KATHARINE CHILD www.timeslive.co.za
37 ANC handlers fingered in KZN assassinations This is the view of KwaZulu- Natal ANC spokesman Mdumiseni Ntuli, speaking after 56-year-old Badedeli Ntshapa was gunned down while heading home after a pre-election meeting in Mbali township, outside Pietermaritzburg, on Wednesday night. Her colleague, 60-year-old Phetheni Ngubane, is in ICU with gunshot wounds. No arrests had been made by yesterday afternoon. The two were members of the party's branch election team in Ward 15, and Ntshapa was also a member of the branch executive committee. The late- night attack came just a week after two members of the Ward 12 executive were gunned down within a day of each other. The three murders in the last week have taken place in the Moses Mabhida region. But though Ntuli said the killings did not look related, a worrying pattern was starting to reveal itself. He said: "These may be politically motivated assassinations. "We want to know whether or not the thugs who are doing this are [within the ANC] or have their handlers in the ANC. " Since April 16 at least six senior ANC members have been killed in KwaZulu-Natal. Police Minister Nathi Nhleko recently established a political violence task team to deal with recurring murders, attacks and threats. Ntuli said: "These instances are somehow intended to instil fear within members of the ANC. "We have to ask how long [the killings] are going to continue, who's next, where are they coming from and how far from us [the ANC] they are. " Provincial DA caucus leader in the legislature, Sizwe Mchunu, said the country's political leadership needed to step in and ensure that progress was made.
2016-06-10 18:03 MATTHEW SAVIDES www.timeslive.co.za
38 Two KZN MECs quit politics‚ new one snubs swearing-in "I have resigned‚" Nkonyeni said on Tuesday. "I want to migrate to the corporate sector. My ANC (African National Congress) leaders are supportive of this move‚" she said. Asked where exactly she was going‚ Nkonyeni said she had not decided. "Not decided yet. I want to rest for a month and reorganise myself. " News of her resignation comes at the same time of the swearing-in of new MECs‚ one of whom had still not decided whether to accept the post or not. The South African Communist Party (SACP) was locked behind closed doors on Monday night discussing if Themba Mthembu should accept the position of MEC for agriculture and rural development in the KZN government. He was one of the new faces announced by Premier Willies Mchunu as he made sweeping changes to the provincial executive. Mthembu was still not present by 8am‚ the scheduled start of the swearing- in ceremony. TMG Digital understands the SACP provincial secretary wanted to consult the SACP before accepting the position. Nkonyeni‚ also an SACP member‚ joined the legislature in 1999 and by 2004 she was already an MEC for health. In 2009‚ she became the speaker of the legislature following a tumultuous ministerial period. She came back to government in 2013 after Senzo Mchunu had become Premier following the departure of Zweli Mkhize. – TMG Digital/Sunday Times
2016-06-10 18:03 Nathi Olifant www.timeslive.co.za
39 Economic Codesa: Desperate times require desperate measures At a conference in Sandton yesterday, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa threw their weight behind a plan to boost Gauteng and with it the rest of the nation. Their commitment to the plan was made as Statistics SA released the latest growth figures confirming that South Africa's economic prospects are spiralling downwards. The decision by Fitch Ratings to hold the country's sovereign credit rating at the lowest investment-grade level, fractionally above junk status, and to maintain its outlook at "stable", should spur South Africans into working harder to improve the economic outlook, Ramaphosa said. He said the government, and all business sectors, must agree on a plan to rescue one of Africa's biggest economies and keep its rating. "This is a great platform for people who are serious about the economy of their country. This gathering is a start to economic revival. "The latest economic stats tell us to move with speed to grow our economy. We need a common vision - we should work together," said Ramaphosa. Stats SA yesterday painted a gloomy economic picture. It said the country's real gross domestic product contracted by 1.2% in the first quarter of the year. An 18.1% fall in the contribution to GDP of the mining and quarrying sector led the contraction. Transport, storage and communications shrivelled by 27%. Other economic sectors that dragged down GDP were agriculture, forestry and fishing, and electricity, gas and water. Fitch Ratings said yesterday that it was worried by South Africa's poor GDP growth. Gordhan said the time for plans and promises was over and that citizens wanted action. Gauteng carries the future of the country on its shoulders, he said. The economy talks, which continue today, have been organised by the Gauteng government. Gordhan said the global economic environment was "pretty dismal". "Generally there is too much volatility. and the marked negativity towards emerging markets doesn't help [this country]. " He said South Africa's own forecasts for the coming months do not look good but the situation was expected to improve towards the end of this year and in 2017. "Next year is key for South Africans to show that we can move into a different kind of growth path," said Gordhan. He said that South Africa still had the best investment infrastructure on the continent - the question was how to use it to best advantage. Gordhan stressed that the economy must grow so that the people benefit from investment. "We can't have more and more millionaires and fewer [ordinary] people benefiting," he said. Gordhan called for greater collaboration between business, labour and the government. "I'm hoping that, under the leadership you have in Gauteng, you'll be able to turn this into practical work. We will constantly have differences but this is not the time to exacerbate the differences. This is the time to collaborate. " Gauteng's economic development MEC, Lebohang Maile, said the global economy was not doing well and this had prompted the provincial government to look at ways of intervening to solve the problems facing the country. "We are in danger and that is why we want to look at infrastructure development, skills development and export promotion, among other ways, to propel the economy. We also want to look at how to integrate township economies into the mainstream economy," said Maile. Business leaders complained about the profusion of red tape and the government's slowness to act to stimulate the economy. But Gauteng Premier David Makhura cautioned: "Let's avoid a rush to nowhere. Proper planning is key to avoid choosing a route that fails to create the necessary jobs. " Makhura said that the government and business should declare a national emergency with regard to youth unemployment. Jabu Mabuza, chairman of Business Unity SA, and other business leaders said they shared the government's sentiments and called for more talks to create trust. AU Commission chair Nkosa-zana Dlamini-Zuma said Africa needed a ''skills revolution" to modernise and grow. "We need to start with our most precious resource which is our people. We must do no less than a skills revolution on this continent... These skills must be proportionally right with a big emphasis on science, technology engineering and mathematics.'' Economist Dawie Roodt said that even with President Jacob Zuma and Gordhan showing a united front by posing for photographs together, the government was not doing enough to turn the economy around. "We are in a recession and we have been in one for a year. The government has been destructive and is undermining this economy. " The GDP figures, he said, showed that the two industries most suited to employing unskilled workers - agriculture and mining - were contracting. The government had made it difficult for farmers to operate, and labour disputes were hobbling mining.
2016-06-10 18:03 DOMINIC MAHLANGU www.timeslive.co.za
40 No more voetsek pay: Des van Rooyen Van Rooyen effectively accused political principals and town councils of a lax attitude on public funds. He said golden handshakes, which ran into millions, were often awarded to municipal managers and senior officials to induce them to leave their positions when they were no longer wanted by their political principals or councils. Speaking to about 200 local government officials in Centurion, near Pretoria, Van Rooyen warned that more arbitrary dismissals of municipal managers were likely in the run-up to the August 3 local government elections. Such "irregular actions" had been common previously as elections approached. "Experience has shown that during this transitional period many municipalities enter into settlement agreements with senior managers for reasons other than misconduct [or] their performance. "This usually culminates in huge sums of public funds, committed to enhancing service delivery, being spent on defending arbitration cases with huge and unjustified pay-outs to these managers. "Municipalities are urged to ensure that any termination of a contract of a senior manager is based on legal grounds," said Van Rooyen. "We are monitoring the appointment and suspension of senior municipal officials in the run-up to the elections and in the post-election period. "I want to assure all municipal managers that we have your back. " The tendency is said to be even more prevalent at national level. In the recent past the government has paid millions to senior officials as part of settlements that eject them from their jobs. Former Hawks head Anwa Dramat received a R3-million payout and R60000 a month until he reaches 60, for a total of R13-million, in return for his resignation. Former Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona's settlement amount was not disclosed and SA Airways former CEO Monwabisi Kalawe settled for R2.7- million. National Prosecuting Agency head Mxolisi Nxasana received an estimated R17.3-million to convince him to go home. The acting director-general of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Muthotho Sigidi, told The Times that the department had amended the Municipal Systems Act to include a provision that bans municipal officials found guilty of corruption from being hired again by a local government for 10 years. Suspension of municipal officials should last no more than three months, after which their disciplinary hearings should be concluded. Sigidi said the department was keeping a list of fired officials. He insisted that municipalities must allow disciplinary proceedings to conclude before awarding a golden handshake. He said the department favoured settlement agreements reached on the basis of recommendations made at the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing. Municipalities often made settlements without waiting for the outcome of a disciplinary hearing, resulting in payments being made even when officials would have been found guilty of an offence. "The department wants a situation in which, when a municipality enters into a disciplinary hearing, it must deal with it until the end and let the golden handshake be an outcome or recommendation of that disciplinary hearing," said Sigidi. "When a council takes a decision to award a golden handshake, we are not able to determine whether the official charged was innocent or guilty of wrongdoing and, in the case of the latter, we are unable to prevent their re- entry [into local government]. Said Sigidi: "If a municipality has fired someone, it is its responsibility to report that to the [department]. "
2016-06-10 18:03 OLEBOGENG MOLATLHWA www.timeslive.co.za
41 Dureza: No peace negotiations with Abu Sayyaf COTABATO CITY— Incoming Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Friday said that the door to peace negotiations would not be opened to the Abu Sayyaf, contrary to earlier news reports that claimed the Duterte administration would be in talks with the bandit group. In a statement posted on his Facebook account, Dureza—who was on his way to Oslo for an informal meeting with Prof. Jose Maria Sison—said he wanted “to correct the report by some media outlets bannering the story that I am open to negotiations with the ASG and the BIFF (Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters).” The BIFF is a breakaway group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Dureza said while it was true he negotiated directly with the Abu Sayyaf for the freedom of his friend, the late Canadian tourist John Ridsel, he was not open to negotiating with the extremist group “in the context (of the peace talks) with the Bangsamoro and the CPP-NPA-NDFP.” The bandit group beheaded Ridsdel last April. “True, I have even directly negotiated with the ASG just recently to seek the release of my friend John Ridsdel, whom they nevertheless beheaded as the families could not raise the demanded ransom amount. But negotiating with them in the context of what we are doing with the Bangsamoro and the CPP/NPA/NDF is definitely not the way forward,” Dureza stressed. “They have to face the force of the law for their terrorism and criminal acts,” he added.
2016-06-10 18:03 Nash B newsinfo.inquirer.net
42 Iran’s Jamshidi makes height limit, joins Meralco as Asian import Sought-after Iranian point guard Mohammad Jamshidi has been cleared to play for Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup after barely making the height limit set for continental reinforcements. Jamshidi measured in at 6- foot-2 3/4 just a few scratches below the 6-foot-3, the maximum height the PBA set for Asian imports. “We are pleased to announce that Mohammad Jamshidi, member of the Iranian National Team for the Meralco Bolts as an Asian import in the upcoming third conference,” said Meralco in a statement. Jamshidi is not new to Philippine basketball, playing a couple of games with the Iranian National Team against Gilas Pilipinas in both of the teams’ preparations for the Fiba Oympic Qualifying Tournament. “His all-around game, versatility, and experience in international competitions will be a welcome addition to the Bolts,” said Meralco. Jamshidi had eight points and seven assists in Iran’s 81-70 loss against the Philippines in the tune-up game at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
2016-06-10 18:03 Bong Lozada sports.inquirer.net
43 ‘When I’m drunk, I am not the sweet Baron you know’ Actor Baron Geisler has made the headlines countless times when he got into bar brawls, street fights and even sexual assaults, but didn’t you know he has figured in countless other fights that had gone unnoticed by the mainstream and social media? ‘Sanay sa street fights’ “Sanay ako sa street fights. Of course. Sobrang dami. That’s why narealize ko din, oh this is a really good opportunity to fight in the cage para rin magkadisiplina kami pati na rin yung mga tao na o if you wanna settle your differences, sa cage na lang or at least, bumili kayong gloves, punta kayo sa isang gym, suntukan kayo dun, tignan natin kung sinong ano,” he tells INQUIRER.net in an exclusive interview last Wednesday. Geisler admits he got into several other unpublicized fights, but vows to change for the better, that is, avoid trouble. “Kasi I’ve learned my lesson na rin because I want to change na rin eh, I want to change my ways coz like kunwari pupunta ko sa bar diyan, ngayon takot na ko, peace mode na rin ako, eh, ayoko na ng may mga kaaway, eh. Ayoko rin na may nilolokong babae, ayokong may nasasaktan na ganon. So somehow, I just want to make peace with everyone that I’ve hurt, physically, emotionally and probably verbally na rin as well. Despite his brutish image, Geisler stresses, “I never hit women.” The award-winning actor admits he takes delight in drinking, and also discloses that he is “semi-bipolar” and under medication; however, he refuses to take medicines because of its “effects” on him. “ I love to drink. I’m semi-bipolar. I don’t like taking my meds because it makes me slow. It makes me super-slow like when I work. That’s why I really need to exercise, wake-up call na rin ‘to for me, I guess”, Geisler says. ‘Beast mode’ Under his “normal” state of mind, he claims to be in his best version, but once he’s “provoked,” his “other” personality takes the better of him, and with the number of brawls to his name, it is apparent that he has been provoked many times in the past. “I have an alter ego, that’s the beast mode Baron. When I’m sober, I’m the sweetest guy ever, kahit naman nakainom, sweet rin naman ako but there are levels kasi eh. Merong Baron 1 and Baron 2 ‘pag umiinom,” he says. Let’s get to know more of the two Barons. “Baron 1 pag lasing or nakainom lang ng tipsy he’s very nakakatawa, he makes jokes, he’s very malambing he’s very caring. I’m very aware sa surroundings ko.” But when the going gets rough and Baron 1 gets “provoked,” Baron 2 comes to the rescue and the rumble begins. “And then Baron 2 is the I-don’t-care guy, tara let’s go sapakan na.” When Baron 2 takes over his persona, he loses control and is in “beast mode,” ready to take on his opponents. “Like diyan lang sa kanto jan, I wanna apologize to these guys, nabibigwasan ko talaga and they’d run. Kahit na ka-height ko, mag- gagrapple din kami eh, and then fight, pero hindi kaya, tatakbo (his opponents). (As to attacking without reason) May cause naman, pero hindi ako umuurong, ‘wag lang pag lima sila, pero pag one-on-one na parang may magbabastos sakin, di ako aatras, but I wanna apologize that’s why I’m confident to fight Kiko Matos.” What Baron will face Kiko Matos? Who of his two personas will face fellow indie film Kiko Matos in the ring on June 25? “I think Baron 2, but it has to be the sober Baron 2, pero I have to unleash it eh. So every day I’ve been visualizing the fight, I’ve been visualizing my victory, I’ve been visualizing all this, whatever moves to come, so kailangan yung reflexes ko talaga, kailangan mabilis, eh”, he says.
2016-06-10 18:03 Clarizel Abanilla entertainment.inquirer.net
44 Aquino: PH, China must ‘respect’ each other, int’l laws Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said “respect for each other and the laws that bind us in the community of nations” were what would make the future relations between the Philippines and China “brighter,” making the statement ahead of the much-anticipated ruling of a United Nations Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to resolve the maritime row between the two nations. President Aquino made the remarks with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua seated on stage as the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) jointly celebrated 118 th Independence Day and the 15 th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day. Mr. Aquino praised the FFCCCII for its support for the Philippines, not only in trade and investment, disaster response, and community work, but also for “the important role” the organization played in “fostering greater understanding and closer ties of friendship between the Philippines and China—whether in terms of cultural activities, trade and investment, or even in the informal manner in which you have served as a channel of communications, given the disputes in the sea known by many names.” The President stressed that both the Philippines and China “want to do what is best for our respective peoples.” “For two peoples that have lived and worked near each other for centuries, our shared future can be even brighter so long as we continue to respect each other and the laws that bind us in the community of nations, and to do our part to ensure peace, stability, and progress in our corner of the world,” Mr. Aquino said. For his part, Zhao also expressed optimism on the future relations between the Philippines and China, noting that the two nations’ bilateral trade relations had grown “despite recent difficulties.” “China attaches great importance in our relationship with the Philippines and has always regarded Philippines as a friend rather than foe, partner rather than rival … I firmly believe that the future of China-Philippine relations will be brighter, friendship between our peoples will be deeper, bilateral cooperation between our two countries will be more fruitful,” Zhao said. China wants the Philippines to pursue bilateral talks to resolve the maritime row in the South China Sea and appears hopeful that incoming President Rodrigo Duterte would be acquiescent compared to Mr. Aquino who rallied the regional and international communities in urging China to follow the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos). President Aquino also campaigned at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to adopt a multilateral Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. Most importantly, the Philippines filed an arbitration case against China before the arbitral court to invalidate China’s so-called nine-dash line that encroached within the Philippines’ 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The Hague-based court is expected to hand down a verdict in the next few weeks. China has refused to part in the proceedings and said it would not recognize the court’s ruling.
2016-06-10 18:03 Nikko Dizon newsinfo.inquirer.net
45 Malaysian civil servant arrested over ‘D3V1L’ plate KOTA KINABALU—A junior civil servant who drove around the city with a fake car license plate bearing the word “D3V1L” for the last three months here has been caught by the police. The 33-year-old local from Papar was arrested by the policemen after he was caught in a special six hour operations along the Coastal Road in Asia City here from 2 p.m. on Thursday. Kota Kinabalu City police chief Asst. Comm. M. Chandra said that he was arrested for using a fake license plate which is an offense under the Road Transport Act and carries a maximum fine of RM5000 or one year jail or both. He said investigations found that the Perodua Viva vehicle owned by the driver did not have valid road tax and he had been driving the vehicle for the last three months from his home in Kinarut to his workplace in Likas here. “We also detected another case last week where an owner had fixed ‘Selamat Hari Raya’ as the car plate and we have taken action. I urge motorist or car owners not to challenge the laws by doing such acts,” ACP Chandra told reporters at press conference here Friday. He said during the special operations police had also booked four vans used without proper permits for ferry tourists.
2016-06-10 18:03 The Star newsinfo.inquirer.net
46 Fire hits residential area in Pandacan, reaches 5th alarm A fire hit a residential area in Pandacan, Manila, on Friday evening, the Manila Bureau of Fire Protection said. Fire Office 1 Philprich Saporna told INQUIRER.net that the fire broke out at a residential area in Barangay (village) 836 near the Pandacan oil depot at 4:31 p.m. Saporna said the fire, which has reached fifth alarm as of 7:18 p.m., hit second alarm at 4:36 p.m., third alarm at 4:41 p.m., and fourth alarm at 7:16 p.m. As of posting time, Saporna said the cause of the fire was still undetermined.
2016-06-10 18:03 Nestor Corrales newsinfo.inquirer.net
47 Bill Walker to bring ‘intensity’ to NLEX NLEX head coach Boyet Fernandez is not only getting a seasoned NBA veteran in Bill Walker for the 2016 Governors’ Cup, he’ll also get that intensity he wants from his team for the upcoming conference. Walker left a lasting impression on Fernandez’ after versatile forward traded words with equally intense coach Yeng Guiao of Rain or Shine during his last tour of duty with Alaska in 2014. “Nakita ko lang talaga siya when he played with Alaska in 2014 where they played Rain or Shine in the semifinals and medyo nagkasagutan siya with coach Yeng,” said Fernandez Friday after the Road Warriors’ practice at FLC Gym. Walker, who played for the Miami Heat, New York Knicks and Boston in the NBA, last played in the Croatian league. It was during his time in the Big Apple when Walker stood toe-to-toe with Bean Town teammate Kevin Garnett. Walker was subject to Garnett’s choke when the then-Celtics power forward missed the game-winner in the season opener of the 2011-2012 NBA season. “Iba yung intensity ni Bill,” said Fernandez, whose team finished 3-8 in the 2014 Governor’s Cup. “Defender siya then he can score.” Fernandez plans to use the 6’6” Walker to play the power forward spot giving center Asi Taulava freedom to roam the paint for NLEX. NLEX’s Asian import is point guard Rodrigue Akl from Lebanon. Fernandez initially wanted a couple of big men to add to his roster but with a Taulava and Enrico Villanueva in the fold, he’ll be hard pressed to use all of his bigs come the Governors’ Cup. “Advantage sa amin if he plays the 4 with Asi in the post, dapat kukuha ako ng 4 and 5 but with Asi and Rico there masyadong marami sa rotation,” said Fernandez. “Kinuha ko si Bill because he can play the 4 and 3 positions and he’s a good defender so fit siya sa sistema namin.” Fernandez paired Taulava with 6’8” forward Al Thornton during the Commissioner’s Cup, freeing up the inside for Taulava to operate while the former Washington Wizard played in the wings.
2016-06-10 18:03 Bong Lozada sports.inquirer.net
48 Jalalon sets aside fatigue to deliver for Arellano Jiovani Jalalon admits that he didn’t really anticipate dropping 34 points against National University when Arellano prepared for the semifinals tiff. “Di ko rin naman in-expect na ganoon yung ilalabas ng laro ko. Basta pag may laro, nage-enjoy lang ako at pinapakita ko lang yung best ko,” he said. His glee was in full display on Friday in the Chiefs’ 94-85 victory over the Bulldogs that carried them to the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Finals. Aside from the scoring explosion, the Gilas cadet also added six assists and three rebounds in the victory. Led by Jalalon, Arellano also pummelled NU in transition scoring 30 off fastbreaks and turning Bulldogs’ 22 turnovers to 17 points. Jalalon is setting aside fatigue due to his loaded schedule and putting Arellano’s needs first. “Kailangang maging matatag ang puso ko kasi pag wala ako sa court, yung ibang guards namin parang mawawala sa focus. Kahit pagod ako, OK lang sa akin, basta manalo yung Arellano,” he said. That sacrifice has payed off so far as the Chiefs are looking like a well-oiled machine a little less than a month before the start of the NCAA Season 92. That motivates Jalalon to keep on grinding, hoping that his team’s success in the preseason leagues will also extend to the upcoming NCAA season. “Ilang beses na kami nag-champion sa mga summer leagues. Kumpyansa naman kami lahat. Basta pag may laro kami, pinapakita lang namin yung teamwork at samahan namin,” he said. “Sana nga makuha na namin.”
2016-06-10 18:03 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net
49 Incoming DFA chief hits UN response to Duterte on killings Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Friday responded to the United Nations after Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon condemned President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s apparent support for extrajudicial killings. “I think if the secretary general is interested to really pursue this concern, he should have coursed it through government to government basis and probably would have inquired from the Philippine government what their position is in so far as these individual statements are concerned,” Yasay, the succeeding chief of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), said in an interview with CNN Philippines. On Monday, Ban slammed Duterte for his apparent support for extrajudicial and media killings. “I unequivocally condemn his apparent endorsement of extrajudicial killings, which is illegal and a breach of fundamental rights and freedoms,” Ban said in a statement posted on the UN website. Yasay said the statements of the incoming President on media killings was “taken out of context and misquoted.” He believed that the UN chief should not have issued such statement. “He should not have made this kind of statement in response to individual or private citizen statement,” he said. “All I am saying is, until he becomes President of the Philippines and he has assumes office and he makes this kind of statement, only then can secretary general make the kind of comment he has made on the basis of what he fears as a policy statement coming from the Republic of the Philippines,” he added. He said the UN chief has responded to “a statement made by a person who is not yet president.” “All I am saying is that the secretary general has spoken and responded on an official capacity to a statement made by a person who is not yet president,” he said. Yasay said Ban should have coursed his statements through the Philippine government. “His reaction is made in his official capacity as the secretary general of the UN where the Philippines is an active member. He should course these statements through the Philippine government rather than respond to individual statements,” he said.
2016-06-10 18:03 Nestor Corrales newsinfo.inquirer.net
50 Malaysia warns of leptospirosis risk at natural water spots KUALA LUMPUR—Taking a dip in a waterfall or pond may seem innocent enough. But at least two people have died doing so in the last two months. With the school holidays and hot weather, the health ministry is alerting school children and their parents to be extra careful not to contract the highly infectious leptospirosis disease while vacationing in natural water spots. So far this year, there have been 14 outbreaks of the rat urine disease and 2,200 people infected, said the ministry. Recreational areas accounted for 32 percent and 22 percent of these outbreaks in the past two years. A single gulp of water from a river, pond or waterfall, coming into contact with soil or swimming in natural water spots with small open wounds can expose people to the disease which killed 78 people last year. Health deputy director-general Datuk Dr. Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the ministry had conducted tests for the disease in 71 natural water spots nationwide last year and found that 11 percent or eight sites were found to have traces of the disease. This, however, did not guarantee that sites which tested negative were completely free of the disease, he said. He said the risk of leptospirosis was proportionate to rodent density, which is affected by sanitation and hygiene, especially in terms of access to food waste. “Poor cleanliness/sanitation in recreational areas may increase the risk of contamination,” Dr. Lokman said. Scraps left behind by visitors become food sources for rats and other wildlife, whose droppings end up poisoning the natural water sites. He called on vacationers to keep these tourist sites clean, thus controlling the population of rodents and other animals at the site. “Cleanliness makes a difference,” he said. Kelantan accounted for the highest number of cases with 365, followed by Sarawak with 362 cases and Terengganu with 323 cases. However, Selangor accounted for nearly half of the outbreaks this year, according to the health ministry. Symptoms for the disease include high fever, diarrhea, muscle aches and headaches, chills, nausea and vomiting. In May, a Seremban college student contracted leptospirosis while swimming in the Jeram Toi Recreation Park in Jelebu. He died two weeks later. Two other vacationers there were also reported to be admitted into the intensive care unit after a visit to the park. In April, an 18-year-old polytechnic student died of leptospirosis after bathing in a picnic spot in Lata Sedim, Kedah, a month earlier. In October last year, the Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest had to be closed for three months after samples from a waterfall there tested positive for leptospirosis. While the risk is there, it doesn’t mean a holiday needs to be ruined. Vacationers can still have fun if they take proper care of themselves at holiday spots. Dr. Lokman said maintaining one’s personal hygiene and choosing clean food premises would reduce the risk of contracting the disease at hotspots. “Avoid leisure activities in potentially contaminated areas, or swimming in waterfalls that are not properly maintained. “Avoid swimming in and drinking raw water from natural water bodies or ponds. “People should close skin wounds with waterproof bandages and wear protective clothing like rubber boots and gloves to avoid exposure,” he added.
2016-06-10 18:03 The Star newsinfo.inquirer.net
51 Thane: Ex-Central Excise officer gets jail in graft case Thane : A local court on Friday sentenced a retired Central Excise officer to one year rigorous imprisonment in a 2005 bribery case. District Judge M M Walimohammed found Ravindra Shete (60), then posted as sub-inspector, guilty of accepting bribe under relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act and sentenced him to one year jail. He was also convicted under section 13 (1), (d), 13(2) of the Act and sentenced to six months jail. Both the sentences will run concurrently. Additional Public Prosecutor Hemlata Deshmukh told the court that the accused use to extort money on monthly basis from complainants, owners of a liquor shop in Kalwa area in Thane, while carrying out official checks. On one occasion, he demanded Rs 15,000 as bribe from Gorakhnath Mhatre and his brother Ramesh and threatened to file a false case against them if they fail to fulfil his demand. The aggrieved then lodged a complaint with Anti- Corruption Bureau, Thane unit, following which a trap was laid and Shete was arrested while he was taking the bribe at his office on February 9, 2005, from Ramesh, the prosecution said. After hearing the prosecution and the defence, the court held that the prosecution has proved the case beyond any reasonable doubt, and hence, the accused needs to be convicted and sentenced.
2016-06-10 18:03 By PTI www.mid-day.com
52 Watch! Not allowed to speak, BJP's Vijender Gupta stands on a bench to protest High drama ensued during pecial session on MPD (Master Plan of Delhi) when BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition, Vijendra Gupta on Friday stood on the bench in protest against the Speaker for allegedly not giving him a chance to speak. Gupta, who was not allowed to voice his opinion then lost his cool resulting in unruly scenes he perched atop a desk after being denied a calling attention motion on the matter by Speaker Ram Niwas Goel. Watch video here Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, reacting to the incident on Twitter, described the incident as 'absolutely shocking'. Speaker Goel termed Gupta's table-climbing act as 'unprecedented' and a 'shame'. In the same session, Kejriwal also demanded that the Delhi government be given control over the anti-corruption branch to ensure a fair probe into an alleged water tanker scam during Sheila Dikshit's tenure, after BJP raked up the issue in the Assembly. In his response, Kejriwal lashed out at Gupta and said his government was not in a position to investigate the issue, which was mentioned in a fact- finding report submitted by Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra, as the Centre had taken over the ACB using 'paramilitary forces'.
2016-06-10 18:03 By mid www.mid-day.com
53 Unbeaten La Salle rips Ateneo to book Filoil Finals seat La Salle once again exerted its dominance against archrival Ateneo with a dominant 92-77 victory Friday for a finals berth in the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup semifinals at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. The undefeated Green Archers will clash against Arellano in the championship duel on Sunday. “I don’t mind if it’s Ateneo or not, basta kami, gusto namin magtrabaho para sa team na as early as now, gusto namin malayo na ang marating namin. In terms of progress, gusto namin pataas ng pataas,” said coach Aldin Ayo. Thomas Torres led La Salle with 17 points and three assists, while Ben Mbala got a double-double with 16 markers and 17 rebounds. Aljun Melecio also went 5-of- 10 from three for 15 points, setting the tone early for La Salle with three triples for a 40-22 lead in the second quarter. Abu Tratter added 14 markers and eight boards while Andrei Caracut got 13 in the win. Despite the rout, Ayo said La Salle still missed the services of Jeron Teng, who is nursing a sprained ankle. “Na-miss namin si JT kasi di sya 100-percent, pero pinakiusapan namin sya na maglaro para hindi masira ang rotation namin. Medyo maga pa nga yung ankle nya eh,” he said. Aaron Black topped Ateneo in the defeat with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Thirdy Ravena had 10 markers. The Blue Eagles played without coach Tab Baldwin, who is with Gilas Pilipinas bound for its European training camp. The Scores: LA SALLE 92 – Torres 17, Mbala 16, Melecio 15, Tratter 14, Caracut 13, Montalbo 7, Go 6, Gob 2, Rivero 2, Teng 0. ATENEO 77 – Black 24, Ravena 10, Wong 8, Porter 7, Tolentino 7, Ikeh 6, Go 4, Asistio 3, Nieto 2, Babilonia 2, Allmond 2, Mendoza 2, Banzon 0. Quarters: 27-14, 48-40, 66-56, 92-77.
2016-06-10 18:03 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net
54 Facebook clarifies community standards amid takedown of posts Social networking giant Facebook on Friday explained its “Community Standards” after some posts of journalists and media groups were taken down. “In order to maintain (an) open and safe environment on Facebook, we have global Community Standards that describe what is and is not allowed on our service,” Facebook said in a statement sent to INQUIRER.net. Facebook said “anyone can report content to us if they think it goes against our standards.” “Our teams, which span the globe, review these reports 24 hours, 7 days a week in dozens of languages. It doesn’t matter how many times a piece of content is reported, it will be treated the same,” it said. “One report is enough to take down content if it violates our policies, and multiple reports will not lead to the removal of content if it meets our standards,” it added. On June 1, journalist Ed Lingao’s Facebook post about the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani was taken down. Lingao said he was barred from posting a status update for at least one day. On June 4, the Facebook account of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (Ejap) was also taken down. In the case of Lingao, Facebook said that it was “mistakenly removed” and has since been restored. Facebook said they receive millions of reports each week and mistakes can happen, but they are acting quickly to resolve the issues raised to them. In the case of the Ejap, Facebook said its profile was legitimately removed as it violated their authenticity policy. It said personal profiles were for noncommercial use and represented individuals only. Facebook said it was working with Ejap to transfer their profile to a Page and convert their friends to followers.
2016-06-10 18:03 technology.inquirer.net
55 NBA: Cavaliers try to pull level with Warriors in Finals Defending champion Golden State and the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers rallied around underperforming stars on the eve of Friday’s turning point fourth game in the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers trail the best- of-seven series 2-1 despite a 120-90 romp Wednesday that has many questioning Cleveland’s need for injured forward Kevin Love and why NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry of the Warriors has had only a so-so finals start. “What made it easier is we played harder. It didn’t have anything to do with Kevin,” Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said. “He’s eager to play and we definitely need him back.” Trying to bring Cleveland its first sports champion since 1964, the Cavaliers used aggressive defense and physical play to remain unbeaten at home in the playoffs, but must win again to level the series ahead of game five Monday back in Calfornia. “It’s the same mindset,” James said. “We can’t afford to go down 3-1 and go into their building and give them confidence, so it’s a do-or-die game for us still.” Curry, the NBA scoring champion and steals leader as well as a record- setting 3-point shooter, has struggled to find his rhythm and was overpowered by a blistering Cavs start in game three after two blowout home wins to open the series. “The first six minutes of the game is going to be important for us to let them know we’re here,” said Curry. “It’s all about our effort. They are going to play with the same energy. We have to stop that force and come with more effort and more focus.” Curry backed coach Steve Kerr’s calling the Warriors “soft” in game three. “We were,” Curry said. “They were more physical. They were more purposeful about what they were doing.” That was in part because Cleveland tweaked the starting lineup due to Love’s absence after suffering a concussion in game two. It forced James into Love’s role and changed matchups that opened more scoring chances. “He’s able to make one dribble and get to the basket,” Lue said of James. “He’s also a great passer from there. He’s able to scan and read the floor, and it’s harder to double-team him from that position.” Love could be back Friday The resulting rout had some calling for Love to stay out, although he practiced Thursday and if no concussion symptoms return would be available on Friday. “I just seen it on his face,” James said. “It was that ‘I hate that I’m going through this’ moment, ‘I feel like I’m letting you guys down’ moment, without him actually even saying it. So before we left the locker room, I know Kyrie (Irving) embraced him. I did as well. This is what a team is all about for them to pick their brother up in a time of need. It was uplifting to him, for sure, and it was for our team as well.” Irving scored 30 points after only 10 in game two but wants Love back inside as well. “When a great player like that isn’t playing, guys need to step in and play at a higher level,” Irving said. “What we did in game three was definitely a valiant effort for him and we dedicated that game to him.” Added teammate J. R. Smith: “Kevin’s an unbelievable player. We’re a better team when Kevin’s on the floor.” “He was very upset but LeBron and Kyrie and those guys told him, ‘We’re going to win this game for you, so get yourself healthy,'” Lue said. “He was all happy after the game so it was a big moment for us, but we definitely need him back.” Foul play cools Curry Curry blames his woes on being whistled for early fouls. “Getting into foul trouble the last two games and not letting myself get a rhythm because of that,” Curry said. “You’re worried about staying on the floor and the lack of aggressiveness.” Golden State’s Klay Thompson will play with a bruised left thigh after what he called a dirty game-three kneeing from Cleveland’s Timofey Mozgov. “It doesn’t really hold you back. It’s just nagging,” Thompson said. “You’ve just got to play through it.” 2016-06-10 18:03 Agence France sports.inquirer.net
56 Shyam Benegal moots category for films with excessive adult content Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heads the government- appointed panel to revamp CBFC has suggested a new category - 'Adult with Caution' or 'A/C for films with excessive adult content in his recommendations. Benegal, who has directed award-winning movies like 'Bhumika', 'Mandi' and 'Nishant', however, said the committee is yet to submit a final report. Shyam Benegal "We have submitted an interim report to the government, the details of which cannot be revealed. Yes, we have mooted a new category 'Adult with Caution' or 'A/C' for certification of films with excessive adult content," Benegal told PTI. "We have suggested two other categories: Under U/A, U/A 12+ and U/A 15+. I can't reveal too much. There is another report that we will submit in three-four days. The government will take the final call. It is not fair to say anything on the suggestions as it is premature," he said. Benegal said the report would be ready "well before June 20", the last date of submission. In January this year, the government constituted a committee headed by Benegal to look into the revamping of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) which has been mired in controversies. Benegal recently watched "Udta Punjab", whose makers are locked in a bitter battle with censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani for demanding multiple cuts in the movie besides removal of Punjab from its title. The veteran filmmaker said he thought director Abhishek Chuabey had done a great job with the movie though he declined to comment on the censorship row. The CBFC is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films. The certificates for a film in India go as 'U'-Universal, 'UA'-Universal under Adult Supervision and 'A'-Adult. The CBFC has been in news for its controversial decisions be it proposing a list of 28 banned cuss words, demanding cuts in films like "Udta Punjab", "Jai Gangajal", "NH 10", "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", "Angry Indian Godesses" and even shortening the kissing scenes in James Bond movie "Spectre". After the controversy over a number of cuts in "Udta Punjab", Bollywood stalwarts have raised concerns over censorship and dangers to freedom of expression and hit out at Nihalani, with some prominent film personalities even demanding his ouster. The film, which stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor-Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, deals with the issue of how the youth in Punjab are succumbing to drug addiction. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court today suggested the CBFC not to be overly-critical of a movie, and at the same time also asked the makers of "Udta Punjab" to tone down the expletives and vulgar scenes in the film. It will pass orders in the case on June 13. Phantom Films, producer of "Udta Punjab", which is aggrieved by an order of the revising committee of the CBFC that suggested changes in the film before its release on June 17, had moved the HC over the cuts. The board's suggestions include removal of abusive words from dialogue, certain words from the songs, references to Punjab and places in the state and deletion of close-up shots of actors injecting the drugs. They also wants the producers to make changes in the disclaimer in the movie. CBFC's suggestions also sparked off a political sparring earlier this week, prompting the co-producer Anurag Kashyap to ask the political parties to stay away from their fight. The controversy acquired political overtones because Assembly polls are being held in Punjab next year.
2016-06-10 18:03 By PTI www.mid-day.com
57 ‘Hodor’ on his death: It’s sad, but I like it the way it is For Irish actor and DJ Kristian Nairn, it was bittersweet and nothing short of weird to “die” on his birthday. When Hodor’s death scene in the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones” was filmed, Nairn, who played the role of the well-loved big man with a big heart, was actually celebrating his 40th natal day on set. But the way his character died, though admittedly heartbreaking, was fulfilling in its own sense— something that Nairn said he personally liked. “Of course it’s really sad, but I really like the way he died. I think he died a nice way, so I was happy,” Nairn told fans and the media during the 15th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention (ToyCon) in Pasay City on Friday. His death was one of the most memorable and shocking deaths of the series—given that deaths are always shocking in the GOT fandom—as it held one of the show’s greatest revelations to date. At the end of episode 5 titled “The Door,” fans finally knew why Hodor can only say “Hodor.” While being attacked by White Walkers and wights in Three Eyed Raven’s cave, Bran “warged” into present Hodor while time travelling and watching Wylis, Hodor’s past “normal” self. Hodor was hearing Meera Reed shout “hold the door” to keep the wights away, and somehow, Wylis heard this, too, the event so traumatizing it permanently destroyed his state of mind. Nairn shared that they had six to seven “stunt doors” for the hold-the-door scene, which he all broke. Asked about fans’ speculations of a resurrection as in the case of another character Jon Snow, Nairn said he would like to believe that Hodor was truly dead. “I think that he’s dead. I imagine that he’s not gonna come back from that but it’s ‘Game of Thrones’ so anything can happen,” he said. “I really like this the way it is. The circle is complete.” The actor also shared that he knew of Hodor’s death for a whole year, and struggled to keep the secret to himself. “I know that I’m gonna die for the entire year. And I have a really big mouth, I like to tell people things, so I found it difficult … The only person I told was my mother. I also knew that Jon Snow was alive. I knew two big secrets,” he said. While he considered playing Hodor as that one role that changed his life, Nairn said there was one thing that he would not miss—his smelly outfit which he said had not been washed even once during the duration of shooting. “They made me a cake of Hodor on the iron throne, cupcakes, cards. Everyone was really nice. I didn’t cry, but it was really sad. When I was taking off that really horribly smelly outfit for the last time, I’m not gonna miss this at all,” he said, adding that he was looking forward to a role that “will have slightly more dialog.” “Everyone likes fantasy to get away from everyday life, but I think ‘Game of Thrones’ is not like fairies and unicorns. It’s very relatable to everyday life. It’s not too fantastic, just a little bit,” Nairn said of the show’s success. ToyCon, dubbed as the biggest pop culture event in the country, will run until June 12 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
2016-06-10 18:03 Yuji Vincent entertainment.inquirer.net
58 Video comments on Facebook now possible Facebook has just launched a new feature that allows users to post video comments, TechCrunch reported. This feature was apparently developed at Facebook’s 50th Hackathon, which included various core hackers including Bob Baldwin, Hermes Pique, Sameer Madan, Muhammed Ibrahim and Bully Ng. Baldwin was also responsible in leading teams that developed the features of posting photos or stickers on threads. Facebook threads are about to get a whole lot interesting starting today.
2016-06-10 18:03 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net
59 Nuclear power may yet ease our clean energy- hungry lives While nuclear power produces tremendous energy, the tragedies that have occurred from its operations (remember Long Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima) give it a tenuous reputation. Fortunately, according to a report on OZY, old research has been dug up that may quell nuclear meltdown concerns. The rediscovered technology is called molten salt reactor (MSR), which creates power by dissolving uranium pellets in molten salt. This transforms the uranium into liquid that can be safely stored inside reactors for decades. Research on this technology actually dates back to the 1950s until the 1970s. Efforts to construct working plants were shelved because the technology could not easily produce weapons-grade nuclear material to arm the US during the cold war, something that currently designed power plants can accomplish easier. However, with the cold war a thing of the past and climate change upon us, the prospect of clean and safe energy production has rekindled the research into MSR. A multilateral collaboration with the US Department of Energy, China and other countries estimates that fully functional MSR plants will be up and running by 2030. It will produce energy at a far cheaper cost than coal and none of the environmental damage that coal plants create. Technology like this may even one day ease the cost of energy in our own backyard. Alfred Bayle/rga
2016-06-10 18:03 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net
60 PNP firm on Bato’s security despite incoming chief’s opposition Even if Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa refuses to be surrounded by a lot of security personnel, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will insist on its duty to give maximum security to the incoming leader of the 160,000-strong police force. This after Dela Rosa said in a TV5 interview that he did not want to double his security amid assassination threats against him and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. “I am confident that I can defend myself. Gusto ko malaman nila na maluwag ang security ko. They can come on down,” said Dela Rosa, who uses the nickname “Bato” for his solid build and tough image. Dela Rosa himself revealed in previous interviews that some drug lords detained in Bilibid had placed a P50- million bounty on his head and Duterte’s after the latter said he would give a P5 million reward to those who could kill a drug lord. But PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor reiterated that it was the duty of the police to protect the PNP chief, the leader of an organization responsible for at least 160,000 policemen. “He deserves to be protected being the chief of the PNP. Kailangan mabantayan siya considering he’s the head of the organization. Nakaatang sa kanya ang mabigat na responsibilidad nung opisina na kanyang kinakatawan kaya he really deserves to be protected,” Mayor said in a press briefing at Camp Crame on Friday. Asked if Dela Rosa, a Davao native, would be allowed to bring in his own security detail from the province when he assumes his new post, Mayor said the PNP chief had the power to choose his own security officers. “Kung kanino siya comfortable, kung sino na ang matagal niyang kasama at napapagkatiwalaan niya dahil buhay ang at stake dito kaya kung ano ang naisin ng ating hepe ng pambansang pulisya na magiging driver or security officer niya, nasa kanya na ‘yon,” Mayor said. But the police spokesperson reiterated that any personnel Dela Rosa would choose should still undergo a VIP security training at Camp Crame. /rga
2016-06-10 18:03 Julliane Love newsinfo.inquirer.net
61 2 soldiers ambushed by NPA in Davao Oriental DAVAO CITY—Two soldiers from the Army’s 28th Infantry Battalion were ambushed by suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Davao Oriental on Friday, the military said. The two soldiers onboard a motorcycle were heading toward Barangay (village) Calapagan in Lupon town when they were shot by communist rebels at about 6:45 a.m., said Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, commanding officer of the 28th Infantry Battalion. “They were not there for combat mission. What we see here is an act of treachery of attacking unarmed and in civilian clothes personnel. These are members of peace and development outreach program teams who are just there trying to build a community,” he said. The identities of the slain soldiers, with a rank of corporal and private first class, were withheld pending notification of their families. Zagala said they would file murder charges against the perpetrators. “We won’t let this pass. We will continue our operations against them,” he said. /rga
2016-06-10 17:58 Frances Mangosing newsinfo.inquirer.net
62 Pagasa: Cloudy skies, thunderstorms to persist The state weather bureau on Friday said Metro Manila would experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. In an advisory at 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms would prevail over the regions of Ilocos, Cordillera, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the islands of Batanes, Babuyan and Calayan. Pagasa said the rest of the country would also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. The bureau said thunderstorm is also affecting portions of Basilan, Zamboanga Peninsula, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Davao City, Davao del Norte and Agusan del Sur. It said the thunderstorm may persist for one to two hours. /rga
2016-06-10 17:53 Nestor Corrales newsinfo.inquirer.net
63 4 killed, 20 hurt as truck falls into ditch in Davao Oriental TAGUM CITY—Four girls were killed while more than 20 other people were injured when the truck they were riding in fell into a ditch in Mati City, Davao Oriental, early Friday, police said. The vehicle came from Pantukan in Compostela Valley when it careened off the road and turned on its side as it was entering Barangay Taguibo in Mati City around 7 a.m., said Senior Supt. Harry Espela, the Davao Oriental police chief. The dead were identified as Rachelle Manulat, 12; Rhea Jane Domincillo and Danna Jane Saren, both 10; and Steffani Ann Baltonado, 9. Chief Insp. Andrea de la Cerna, the Southern Mindanao police spokesperson, said the Isuzu Forward (LEA-551) driven by Nove Saren of Tagum City missed the road after its brakes apparently malfunctioned. Authorities said the victims, all members of the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo, were on their way to a sporting event in Mati City. The truck driver was taken into custody and investigation was being conducted. /rga
2016-06-10 17:35 Frinston Lim newsinfo.inquirer.net
64 Oops! Seagull turns orangy after jumping into Tikka Masala A stray seagull instantly transformed into an “orange beauty” after tripping into a container of Chicken Tikka Masala at a food factory in Wales, United Kingdom, soaking its white and gray feathers into the orange- colored gravy. Citing reports from The Guardian and Telegraph, the two-year-old seagull was scavenging for meat strips when it dunked into the thick and luscious curry on Monday. Rescue workers from the Vale Wildlife Hospital liberated the seagull and used washing-up liquid to wipe out the bright tangy color of the bird’s feathers. Dismally, despite the laborious efforts of the rescue workers, the seagull retained its spicy curry odor and was even nicknamed Gullfrazie because of its curry scent. Turmeric, one of the ingredients of Chicken Tikka Masala, stained the poor bird’s feathers. Lucy Kells, the hospital’s nurse, addressed the media, “He really surprised everyone here–we had never seen anything like it before. He had fallen into a waste vat of curry that was outside, it was chicken tikka masala. The thing that shocked us the most was the smell. He smelled amazing, he really smelled good.” Because of its malnourished body, the hospital staff fed the seagull with food before it will be released to the wild. Gianna Francesca Catolico
2016-06-10 17:31 INQUIRER.net newsinfo.inquirer.net
65 Hope govt does something to get Judith back: sister Kolkata : Family members of Judith D'Souza, who was abducted from Taimani area of Kabul, today said External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has assured them of making all-out efforts to bring her back. "External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj rang up and spoke to me and assured that the government is making all-out efforts to bring her back," Judith's sister Agnes D'Souza told PTI here. Judith was abducted last night. Their father D D'Souza said the family received information that three persons -- Judith, a security guard and the driver of the vehicle, were abducted. The family, Agnes said, received information of the abduction in the early hours of the day. "We received the news from the Indian embassy in Kabul at 1.30 AM. " "The embassy said we are doing our best. We shall inform you as soon as we get any information. "We are now awaiting. We hope that the government does something and gets my sister back," she said, adding the Afghanistan government should also take steps to trace her. She said Judith was scheduled to return home Wednesday next and had rung up two days ago. "She did not express any apprehension," she said. Agnes said, "We had asked her (Judith) not to go there but she did not listen. " Their father said efforts were made to contact Aga Khan Foundation with which Judith works. "We have sent an e-mail to them. " He said his daughter was working for uplifting the condition of women and children there. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said he spoke to the family of the abducted woman and contacted External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. "@SushmaSwaraj Ji, I spoke to father & sister of lady from #Kolkata abducted in Afghanistan. Request updates pl from your office (sic)," he tweeted.
2016-06-10 17:27 By PTI www.mid-day.com
66 Smog alert remains The Air Quality Scale used in Atlanta: “Good” AQI is 0 to 50. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. “Moderate” AQI is 51 to 100. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people. For example, people who are unusually sensitive to ozone may experience respiratory symptoms. “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” AQI is 101 to 150. Although the general public is not likely to be affected at this AQI range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air. “Unhealthy” AQI is 151 to 200. Everyone may begin to experience some adverse health effects, and members of the sensitive groups may experience more serious effects. “Very Unhealthy” is AQI is 201 to 300. This would trigger a health alert signifying that everyone may experience more serious health effects. “Hazardous” AQI is greater than 300. This would trigger a health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected. LEARN MORE: Smog alerts in Atlanta: Understanding code red, code orange air quality warnings | Check today’s Air Quality Index for Atlanta
2016-06-10 15:56 Lauren Foreman www.ajc.com
67 Video: Motorist in Fatal Kalamazoo Crash Charged With Murder And a driver from Battle Creek, Michigan has been charged with five counts of murder following the horrific hit and run crash earlier this week. Charles Pickett junior did not appear in court. The prosecutor says he'll be arraigned when he's medically able Pickett is charged with driving his pickup into a group of cyclists Tuesday night and then running from the scene. Five people were killed he could face life in prison if convicted. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
2016-06-10 17:11 ABC News abcnews.go.com
68 Asean mulling joint statement on South China Sea JAKARTA, Indonesia—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is likely to issue a joint statement on the South China Sea in response to an upcoming verdict on the Philippines’ arbitration case against China on the disputed territories, an official said on Thursday. “As the leading organization in the region, with interests in the South China Sea, it would be strange if Asean didn’t have a viewpoint,” Indonesia Foreign Ministry’s Asean dialogue partner and inter-regional cooperation director, Derry Aman, told journalists on Thursday. However, the regional organization’s mechanism requires that all 10 member countries reach consensus before declaring a unified stance on the issue, he added. Several Asean countries are involved in territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Indonesia is not a claimant to the surrounding waters of the resource-rich Natuna Islands. READ: China reclamation violates Asean code, says DND The regional organization will conduct a special ministerial meeting with China between June 13 to 14, ahead of the upcoming verdict on the Philippines’ South China Sea case against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague. When asked if the joint statement would be raised with China next week, Derry said that as consensus had not yet been reached, talks would remain between Asean member nations at this point. “The process to reach a common understanding on a possible statement is still ongoing,” he said. China, for its part has already said it would ignore the PCA ruling. READ: Carpio: 3 possible scenarios in South China Sea arbitration ruling As a non-claimant country, Indonesia has continued to stress the importance of restraint from all parties involved in order to maintain peace and security. Any drastic reaction could raise suspicions and pressure others to also take action in response, Deryy said. “Dispute settlement must be conducted peacefully, without show of force and in full respect of diplomatic and legal processes,” he added. Indonesia has continued to push for the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), which includes an ongoing draft code of conduct that Indonesia was prioritizing, he further said.
2016-06-10 17:11 The Jakarta globalnation.inquirer.net
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71 Lebanon: Teetering on the edge SAUDI ARABIA’S decision, in late February, to rescind its 3 to 4 billion dollar aid package for Lebanon’s armed forces marked the latest round in the ongoing Saudi-Iranian geopolitical and ideological battles that underpin much of the horrific conflicts roiling the Middle East and reshaping its contours. The action was a clear Saudi message to the fractured Lebanese elites, who preside over a dysfunctional political system – that Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon, needed to be cut down to size, and forthwith. How this was to be accomplished without tearing the country apart, given Hezbollah’s commanding position, militarily and politically, was anybody’s guess. And the specter of a large-scale spillover of ethnic and religious strife from Syria loomed large. The year 1920 marked Lebanon’s inception as a distinct territorial entity within French-mandated Syria. Achieving independence in 1943, Lebanon constituted an experiment unique to the former Ottoman Arab lands. A “confessional democracy” was established in which power was divvied up among the multitude of ethno-religious groups, led by Maronite-Christian and Sunni-Muslim elites. Central state institutions were left weak, and laissez-faire economics and a strong orientation toward France and the West ensured a degree of liberalism and dynamism unmatched in the region. At the same time, it was agreed that Lebanon would have an “Arab face,” i.e. not adopt any policies that would be inimical to collective Arab, and particularly Syrian, interests. Unfortunately, this precarious republic has never been able to sufficiently insulate itself from conflicts and crises beyond its borders: the Arab-Israeli conflict, inter-Arab rivalries and, over the last 20 years, especially, the penetration of the Islamic Republic of Iran into the eastern Mediterranean. All of these developments interacted with, and exacerbated, internal fissures. At bottom, the fragile power-sharing arrangements that had been worked out at the creation were based on freezing the demographic and socioeconomic profile of 1932, when Christian communities still collectively constituted a majority of the population. Lower birth rates and higher outward migration rates resulted in Christians losing their numerical primacy. Palestinian (Sunni) refugees (100,000 in 1948, 300-400,000 by the mid-1970s) could not be accorded rights, owing to fears of upsetting the demographic balance. And, beginning in the late 1970s, Lebanon’s Shi’ites, now the largest single confessional group in the country, emerged from their downtrodden semi-feudal existence to demand their proper share of the pie. As the Lebanese state fractured during a bloody civil war (1975-89) and overlapping rounds of Arab-Israeli violence, Hezbollah, supported by Iran and Syria, emerged as the central expression of Shi’ite power. In summer 2006, the damage wrought to Lebanon by the Israel-Hezbollah war was blamed by many in Lebanon and the Sunni- Arab world on Iran. A decade later, the Sunni-Shi’ite/Saudi-Iranian divide has only deepened, with deleterious consequences for Lebanon. The latest Saudi actions were sparked by the sacking of the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, in January, following the Saudi execution of a dissident Shi’ite cleric. An ensuing Saudi-sponsored resolution against Iran in the Arab League was not endorsed by Lebanon’s foreign minister, enraging Riyadh, and leading to the aid suspension. On March 2, the Saudi-led Gulf states and a majority of Arab interior ministers branded Hezbollah a “terrorist organization,” and the Lebanese press speculated about a variety of harsh economic and political sanctions the Saudis might impose. Making matters even more charged is the fact that Lebanon’s political system has not been this fractured in decades ‒ it has been without a president since May 2014, and the term of the current parliament, the body that selects the president, is about to expire. Parliament itself has mostly been in recess, owing to a fundamental disagreement over its role in the absence of a president, and over the terms of a draft electoral law. Without a president, cabinet decisions must be unanimous, thus giving each of the 24 members, many of them aligned with Hezbollah, veto power over all decisions. Lebanon currently hosts 1.3 million Syrian refugees, and more than 50 percent of its six million population (only four million of which are citizens) are in need of some kind assistance. The delivery of basic services – electricity, water, garbage collection – is severely deficient; an eight-month long garbage crisis, in which mountains of refuse accumulated, prompted unprecedented mass demonstrations by an enraged public under the “You Stink” banner. Their taking to the streets highlighted the vibrancy and energies that still exist in Lebanon’s civil society. But no one has yet found the way to mesh communal and civic identities in a way that will enable Lebanon to survive and prosper in the face of the whirlwind of centrifugal forces within and beyond its borders. ■ The author is a Principal Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University
2016-06-10 17:01 BRUCE MADDY www.jpost.com
72 Does Racism And Racial-Identity Need Readdressing In America? It takes some time to count votes on Election Night, and you have to fill that time somehow. On CNN, the panelists did it with a chaotic, Orwellian argument around the key... Again and again, Donald Trump has said and done things that can really only be described as flat-out racist. He's referred to Mexican immigrants as criminals and "rapists. "... Let's get right to it: Your national party will nominate an unabashed racist, Donald Trump, for president. Why do you support that racist? I know you've been lying low... (Source: Iowa Democratic Party ) DES MOINES-Today, State Senator David Johnson became the first Iowa Republican leader to abandon the Republican Party in response to ... (Source: New Hampshire Democratic Party ) Concord, N. H. - Even as a few members of their own party voice concerns, Republican gubernatorial candidates are staying ... If you are going to stand up and say, as House Speaker Paul Ryan did Tuesday, that Donald Trump's criticism of federal judge Gonzalo Curiel is the "textbook case of a ... We’re accustomed to political crises that move from the outside in. We know that the coverup is often worse than the crime; we envision concentric circles of influence... U. S. Sen. Robert Menendez blasted Republicans who "won't stand up and call this blatant racism. " Watch video WASHINGTON -- U. S. Sen. Robert Menendez, the only Hispanic... Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), who has endorsed Donald Trump, defended the attacks the estate mogul has made on a federal judge's Mexican heritage by saying President Obama and... Got a minute? Republicans call on Trump to stop attacking minority groups … ‘we’re all anxious about what he’ll say next’ … and everything else today on the campaign trail. ...
2016-06-10 16:51 jack article.wn.com
73 Sunni cleric defends Tel Aviv terrorists Israel imposed a blanket closure on Palestinians in the West Bank following the killing of four Israelis in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, which drew condemnations internationally but also praise by the well-known Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qardawi. The closure means no entry by Palestinians into Israel will be permitted until Sunday, during the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Only urgent medical cases will be allowed through and passages between Israel and the Gaza Strip will also remain closed, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Friday. The steps follow the slaying of Michael Feige, Ilana Naveh, Ido Ben Ari, Mila Mishayev at a café in Tel Aviv’s Sarona compound during a shooting attack by two Palestinian cousins from the Hebron area, Mohammad Ahmad Mahamra and Khaled Mahamra. On Thursday, the attack prompted the United Nations Security Council to issue its strongest condemnation of Palestinian terror since September’s uptick in attacks. The council condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack and expressed its “deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Israel.” The text of the council’s statement added that “terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.” But Yusuf al-Qardawi, a Qatar-based religious authority and Muslim Brotherhood leader who is one of Sunni Islam’s most highly-regarded personalities, wrote on Twitter following the attacks that “Israel was always the first to do evil and mischief, and the resistance is trying to respond to defend itself. This is crystal clear and undeniable.” All the victims were gunned down except for Ilana Naba, 39, whose body had no bullet holes, police said. She is believed to have died of a cardiac arrest during the shooting. Following her family’s objection to an autopsy, Israel Police petitioned the Supreme Court obtain permission to perform the procedure anyway but the court rejected the request, Army Radio report Friday. Naba, who had four children with her husband Alon, was buried Friday. Presumptive Democratic U. S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s nominee, both condemned the attack. “I condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Tel Aviv today,” Clinton said in a statement. “I send my deepest condolences to the families of those killed and I will continue to pray for the wounded. I stand in solidarity with the Israeli people in the face of these ongoing threats, and in unwavering support of the country’s right to defend itself.” Trump wrote on Facebook: “Just as fast as the condolences arrive from the civilized world is the praise arising out of the uncivilized one. Hamas praised the attack, calling the attackers ‘heroes’.” He added he found this “despicable.” Hundreds of Israelis and foreign nationals visited the Sarona compound, a central park with many restaurants and shops, where candles in memory of the victims were lit in memorial events that the compounds’ management helped organize. On Friday, 20 foreign ambassadors visited the part, along with locals carrying Israeli flags. The United States’ ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, visited the site Thursday evening. “Heartening to see so many people at Sarona Market, in defiance of terror. We stand alongside you Israel,” he wrote on Twitter.
2016-06-10 16:48 www.jpost.com
74 Jalalon drops 34, tows Arellano to Filoil Finals National University gave its all, but in the end, it was no match for Jiovani Jalalon. The scintillating playmaker lit up for the Chiefs and pummeled the Bulldogs in the clutch as Arellano advanced to the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Finals with a 94-85 win over NU Friday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Jalalon showed why he is one of the best amateur guards today and he registered 34 points, six assists, and three rebounds to carry the Chiefs to their first championship appearance in the preseason tourney. Kent Salado also added 18 markers, six dimes, four steals, and three boards, while Zach Nicholls buried three crucial triples to finish with 11 points and six rebounds. “We’re very competitive and talagang dependable silang dalawa, ever ready,” said coach Jerry Codinera of his backcourt duo of Jalalon and Salado. “Minsan mag-error but they make up for their mistakes. Leaders talaga sila.” With the Bulldogs crawling back and getting to as close as three, 84-81, with 2:54 left, Jalalon took matters into his own hands and scored on three consecutive possessions to put the game away, 90-83, with 1:30 to play. “Di na kami maka-create ng play namin noong fourth quarter kaya kinuha ko na yung bola and nag-drive na lang ako ng nag-drive,” sald Jalalon. Despite the Chiefs’ impressive showing, Codinera wants to kees his boys on their toes: “I always tell them to strive for excellence.” “We have so many things to improve on kasi may mga rookies pa kami na hinahanapan ng performance, pero naga-adjust pa sila sa system. But for us, it’s an opportunity to be part of history.” Alfred Aroga paced NU with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Reggie Morido added 18 markers on a 3-of-5 shooting from threes. The Scores: ARELLANO 94 – Jalalon 34, Salado 18, Nicholls 11, Flores 7, Enriquez 6, Gumaru 6, Canete 5, Meca 4, Viloria 3, Holts 0, Cadavis 0, Gupilan 0, Aguilar 0. NU 85 – Aroga 24, Morido 18, Abatayo 11, Mosqueda 9, Diputado 6, Go 6, Salim 5, Yu 2, Aquino 2, Labing-isa 2, Salem 0, Gallego 0, Cauilan 0, Lastimosa 0. Quarters: 20-19, 48-39, 67-60, 94-85.
2016-06-10 16:47 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net
75 Eleventh Heaven! 10 highest Test scores by a number 11 batsman On this day in 2012, West Indies player Tino Best scored 95 runs coming in at number 11. This is the second highest Test score ever by the last batsman. Today, we look at the top 10 scores by batsmen playing at the eleventh position. Ashton Agar - 98 Team - Australia. Opposition - England. Balls - 101. Fours - 12. Sixes - 2. Venue - Nottingham. Test Date - 10 July 2013. Tino Best - 95 Team - West Indies. Opposition - England. Balls - 112. Fours - 14. Sixes - 1. Venue - Birmingham. Test Date - 7 June 2012. James Anderson - 81 Team - England. Opposition - India. Balls - 130. Fours - 17. Sixes - none. Venue - Nottingham. Test Date - 9 July 2014. Zaheer Khan - 75 Team - India. Opposition - Bangladesh. Balls - 115. Fours - 10. Sixes - 2. Venue - Dhaka. Test Date - 10 December 2004. Richard Collinge - 68* Team - New Zealand. Opposition - Pakistan. Fours - 6. Sixes - 1. Venue - Auckland. Test Date - 16 February 1973. Bert Vogler - 62* Team - South Africa. Opposition - England. Fours - 5. Sixes - 3. Venue - Cape Town. Test Date - 30 March 1906. Glenn McGrath - 61 Team - Australia. Opposition New Zealand. Balls - 92. Fours - 5. Sixes - 1. Venue - Brisbane. Test Date - 18 November 2004. Wasim Bari - 60* Team - Pakistan. Opposition - West Indies. Fours - 10. Sixes - none. Venue - Bridgetown. Test Date - 1977. John Snow - 59* Team - England. Opposition - West Indies. Balls - 146. Fours - 8. Sixes - none. Venue - The Oval. Test Date - 18 August 1966. Mushtaq Ahmed - 59 Team - Pakistan. Opposition - South Africa. Balls - 106. Fours - 4. Sixes - 4. Venue - Rawalpindi. Test Date - 6 October 1997
2016-06-10 16:43 By mid www.mid-day.com
76 Video: Three Killed When Small Plane Crashes Into Parked Car Transcript for Three Killed When Small Plane Crashes Into Parked Car Three people are dead after their small plane crashed near Houston's hobby airport. The plane coming from Oklahoma missed multiple landing attempts for eight agonizing minutes the controller tries to help the pilot lands. On the final attempt the plane was just too high that pilot a mother six taking her husband and brother a lot to visit their sick father an investigation is now wonder where it. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
2016-06-10 16:33 ABC News abcnews.go.com
77 HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying' 'Udta Punjab' The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the censor board for insisting on 'censoring' films instead of 'certifying' them and asked why it was not banning 'Udta Punjab' if the movie indeed glorified drugs. A divison bench comprising Justice S. C. Dharmadhikari and Justice Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to leave it to viewers to decide whether the film was defaming a state as the modern audiences were a mature lot. The judges noted that all this was giving unnecessary publicity to the film and said people must be allowed to see what they want on television or cinema as 'everybody has a choice'. The CBFC must stick to certifying instead of censoring films, they said. After completing the second day's hearing on a plea filed by "Udta Punjab" co-producers challenging the cuts recommended by CBFC, the judges said they would pronounce their verdict on June 13. Earlier, the CBFC told the court that some of the scenes recommended for deletion in the film were "very vulgar" and the lyrics used in the songs were "offensive". Citing examples, CBFC lawyer Advait Sethna said one dialogue, 'zameen banjar toh aulad kanjar', was abusive and the word 'kanjar' was used in an objectionable manner. To this, the court pointed out that films do not run on such content and there must be a storyline and the modern audiences were mature enough. Sethna further argued that the word 'kanjar' showed the state in a poor light as Punjab was a highly productive state. He added that a dog in the film was named 'Jackie Chan'. On Thursday, the court had noted that the film wants to save people from drugs and was not "made with a view to malign the state or its people". Co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, "Udta Punjab" stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh and is about the drug menace in Punjab. Kashyap accused CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani of bullying and deliberately not certifying the film slated for release on June 17. While the CBFC at one point demanded 89 cuts in the film, its Revising Committee brought down the number to 13. Among the scenes the CBFC wants to be cut is one showing Shahid Kapoor urinating publicly during a song sequence. This the film makers don't mind chopping. The row over 'Udta Punjab' took a new turn after Nihalani suggested that Kashyap may have taken money from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to produce the movie ahead of Punjab elections due next year.
2016-06-10 16:26 By IANS www.mid-day.com
78 Writings of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi in new book New Delhi : Eminent authors and activists who have previously voiced their opinions against the curbing of freedom of expression and inhuman killing of rationalists and thinkers, have now come together to pen a new book advocating critical thinking against all forms of discrimination. Titled "Words Matter: Writings Against Silence" (Penguin Random House India), the book has been edited by award-winning poet and scholar K Satchidanandan. It contains essays written by scholars and writers including Romila Thapar, Githa Hariharan, Pankaj Mishra, Salil Tripathi and Ananya Vajpeyi among others. "In their perceptive and insightful essays, the contributors argue that we must nurture critical thinking to fight all kinds of discrimination and insularity," publishers said. The book includes excerpts of writings of rationalists Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare and scholar M M Kalburgi, who were killed by fundamentalists, besides articles and speeches by eminent public figures like Markandey Katju, Shyam Saran, Nayantara Sahgal and Keki Daruwalla. In the past, some of them were also part of the 'Award Wapsi' campaign that took the country by storm late last year, where over 40 artists and writers returned their Sahitya Akademi awards protesting against the killings of Kalburgi, Dabholkar and Pansare. The book emphasises the need for intellectuals to take the responsibility of safeguarding the democratic nature of the nation and advocates free speech. It also highlights that change is imperative and inevitable and that the status quo (of traditions) must be challenged to enrich the diversity India has perpetually cherished. "Myths, texts and systems of faith and thought have been cherished, revisited and also challenged. It lies in our interest as a modern nation to preserve our cultural strength and help democracy flourish. "They have often inspired imaginative versions through oral retellings and local adaptations. The dynamism of Indian culture has kept it open to influences and has stood the test of time," the book says.
2016-06-10 16:23 By PTI www.mid-day.com
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80 ASUS Republic of Gamers unveils all-new elite gaming line-up Fresh from the successful unveiling at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today hosted an exclusive media event called Join the Republic at Nobu Hotel, City Of Dreams Manila. Marking the brand’s first full decade of premium gaming innovation and market dominance — and unveiling a new line-up of elite gaming gear in the local market. A Call-to-Action to Join the Republic Join the Republic is an effort born from ROG’s 10 th year anniversary celebration, which aims to generate a sense of pride and commitment to the brand regardless of gender, age, race or even occupation. And in line with this, as the local eSports scene gain more traction, pro gamers, enthusiasts and fans are now looking for the best gaming experience a reliable laptop and hardware can provide – thus, this is the right time for Filipinos to Join the Republic of Gamers. ROG GT51 and GL502: A powerful and stylish ROG gaming desktop and laptop ROG GT51, winner of a 2016 CES Innovation Award in the Gaming and Virtual Reality category, is powered by a 6th-generation Intel Core i7-6700K processor and supports up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2-way SLI) for the performance to run smooth, stutter-free 4K UHD gaming at over 60 frames per second (fps). ROG Turbo Gear lets users maximize GT51’s full- core CPU overclocking potential with just one click — all the way up to 4.6GHz. GT51 has an audiophile-grade ESS DAC with a front-panel amp for immersive in-game audio plus an aggressively designed ATX case with an Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper finish, a transparent side window, and dynamic lighting effects across four zones that showcase up to 8-million colors. GT51 also features the exclusive ROG Band to let users activate Shadow Drive — a hidden hard-drive space — or overclock GT51. Further to this, more than power and reliability, the ROG Strix GL502 is a stylish, compact gaming laptop offering high-end performance and breathtaking visuals. It features a 15.6-inch, non-glare in-plane switching (IPS) 4K UHD or Full HD panel, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics with 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM, and NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology. All these advanced display technologies work in concert to provide gamers truly stunning visuals and the best, most entertaining experiences possible. This lightweight design is combined with the latest Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32GB of 2133MHz DDR4 RAM, and an optional SSD to deliver amazing performance with the latest games. ROG Strix GL702 comes with a 17-inch panel, an improved triple-copper thermal module for better cooling performance, and a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3 for external graphics support. ROG Swift PG248Q: Fast and glorious super-narrow-bezel gaming display The ROG Swift PG248Q is a 24-inch 16:9 LED-backlit display with Full HD (1920×1080) resolution. This new gaming display is ready for NVIDIA’s G- SYNC™, plus its overclockable 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms grey-to-grey (GTG) response time help eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates for seamless visuals and smooth gameplay — enabling gamers to react instantly to what they see on screen. ROG Swift PG248Q also boasts ASUS-exclusive GamePlus including crosshair, timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment and GameVisual technologies for six preset display modes. With a super-narrow-bezel design that’s brilliant for surround-display setups, ROG Swift PG248Q is made for frantic-action gaming — and it’s perfect for pro gamers, enthusiasts and as well as eSports fans. ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080: 1936MHz-overclocked gaming graphics with Aura RGB illumination ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is a 1936MHz-overclocked gaming graphics card, with ASUS-exclusive DirectCU III technology and a patented triple-wing-blade 0dB fan design to deliver maximum airflow for performance that’s up to 30% cooler and three times (3X) quieter. The new card features ASUS-exclusive FanConnect design, with two 4-pin GPU- controlled headers that can be connected to system fans for targeted supplemental cooling and optimal thermal performance. ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 includes exclusive ASUS Auto-Extreme technology, the industry’s only 100%-automated production process for premium quality and reliability, and benefits from two VR-friendly HDMI ports — so gamers enjoy immersive virtual-reality experiences without having to swap cables. It also has integrated Aura RGB LED lighting to display millions of colors and six different effects for a personalized gaming system. ASUS-exclusive GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster are included intuitive performance-tweaking and instant gameplay streaming. With these new ROG innovations, ASUS ROG doesn’t only aim to just enrich gameplay experience through amazingly smooth real-time graphics and push-to-the-limit capabilities, but also it aims to uplift the local eSports scene in the country collectively. “The local gaming landscape is getting more and more exciting every year —there’s a reason why we were the only Asian destination for Valve’s DOTA 2 Major Championships. And look, it’s only been a few days since we unveiled new products at the Join the Republic Press Event in Computex Taipei, but here we are, we already have new ROG product innovations available in the local market,” shares George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines System Business Group who was the Keynote Speaker at the Join The Republic exclusive media event. AVAILABILITY & PRICING Tune into ASUS Philippines’ social media pages for more information on local pricing and availability. ADVT. For more news and information about esports, visit esports.inquirer.net
2016-06-10 15:57 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net
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2016-06-10 14:31 Lauren Foreman www.ajc.com
82 82 Latest Lenovo smartphone uses Google’s Tango A
report on Wired features the latest smartphone to enter the market. Made by Lenovo, the Phab2 Pro is the first device to incorporate Google’s Tango technology. The Phab2 Pro is a huge 6.4-inch Android device with a 2560 x 1440 screen. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor and 4GB of RAM, plus an internal storage of 64GB with options for expansion. It also comes with two SIM slots, 3 microphones, Dolby audio, an 8-megapixel front camera, and the 16-megapixel Tango array. Lenovo hopes that through Google’s Tango, users will be able to utilize the Phab2 and its succeeding Tango-equipped devices for advanced navigation within stores as well as artistic and entertainment endeavours through VR and AR. The Phab2 is just the beginning and Google is thinking up more ways of applying their all-seeing camera tech. Alfred Bayle
2016-06-10 15:56 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net
83 Kailash Satyarthi tweets 'Nobel' picture Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi presided over the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, organised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Satyarthi is the first Indian to preside over the Forum. According to reports, the forum concentrated on Satyarthi’s achievements and the work he has done in the field of child rights. He also tweeted a picture saying, Challenge neutrality. Break your silence. Globalise compassion. Thank you Nobel Peace Prize Forum. #PeaceItForward
2016-06-10 15:55 By mid www.mid-day.com
84 Dalit woman murder: Kerala police secure CCTV footage Kochi : A Special Investigation Team probing the murder of a Dalit woman in nearby Perumbavoor has secured CCTV footage from a shop in the neighbourhood of her residence to examine whether it captured movements of the suspected killer on the day the law student was murdered. "We have secured the CCTV camera details from the shop hoping that it might have captured visuals of the suspected killer," a senior police official probing the case said. The official, who did not wish to be named, downplayed local media reports which claimed the CCTV footage secured by police showed the suspected killer following the law student in the neighbourhood of her residence, hours ahead of the incident on April 28. According to the reports, CCTV evidence secured from the fertiliser depot showed a man wearing a yellow T Shirt following a woman, believed to be the victim, who was on her way home after getting down from a bus at Vattolippady near Perumbavoor around 1.30 PM that day. "It is not sure whether the people found in the footages are related to the incident," the official told PTI when asked about such reports. Meanwhile, the owner of the fertiliser depot, Shibu, told reporters that the police probing the case took the hard disc of the CCTV footage on Wednesday. Newly appointed Kerala Police chief Loknath Behera, while visiting the house of the 30-year-old woman on Sunday, had said a scientific probe has been launched to nab the culprits involved in the crime. Noting that the probe into the sensational case was progressing well, he had said it might take some time to nab the criminals. The case is being investigated by a team headed by ADGP B Sandhya. The newly sworn-in LDF government in one of its first decisions had appointed the senior woman IPS officer as head of the new team to probe the case. The Kerala High Court had last week rejected the plea for a CBI probe into the case, noting that the new Special Investigation Team had been set up in the case. The woman, who hailed from a poor family, was allegedly raped and brutally assaulted using sharp-edged weapons before being murdered at her house on April 28. The murder was in focus during the May 16 Kerala Assembly poll campaigns with political parties attacking the then UDF regime for "tardy" progress in the investigation and its failure to nab the culprits.
2016-06-10 15:51 By PTI www.mid-day.com
85 Nadal to miss Wimbledon with wrist injury Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon after failing to recover from the wrist injury which also forced his early withdrawal from the French Open, the Spanish star announced on his Facebook page. “Hi everybody. I’m sad to announce that after talking to my doctors, and receiving the results of my last medical revision, I won’t be able to play at Wimbledon this year,” wrote the 30-year- old who is desperate to be fit for the Rio Olympics in August. “As you can all imagine, it’s a very tough decision, but the injury I suffered at Roland Garros needs time to heal.” The 14-time Grand Slam title winner was Wimbledon champion in 2008 and 2010. He pulled out of the French Open, where he has been champion on nine occasions, after injuring a tendon in his left wrist having played just two rounds. Nadal has endured a roller-coaster relationship with Wimbledon. He missed the 2004 and 2009 events through injury. His suffered a second round exit in 2012 to Lukas Rosol, a first round loss against Steve Darcis in 2013, a last-16 run in 2014 which was ended by Nick Kyrgios while he was knocked out in the second round last year by Germany’s Dustin Brown. Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 US Open champion whose own career has been blighted by wrist injuries, backed Nadal to return to the big time. “My advice is just to take your time,” said del Potro in Stuttgart where he is playing this week’s grasscourt tournament. “Don’t push yourself and don’t risk. The wrist suffers when you play and train. If you are not feeling at 100percent then you need to wait.” “Rafa is s big fighter, I’m sure he will be back on the courts very shortly.” On Wednesday, his uncle Toni, who is also his long-time coach, admitted that there had been no time set for his nephew’s return. “We don’t want to put in danger his participation in the Olympic Games,” said Toni Nadal. “(Rafa) will return when the doctors are convinced that all is going well. He won’t play unless he’s 100 per cent.” Wimbledon, the season’s third Grand Slam event, gets under way at the All England Club on June 27. Nadal, the world number five, is keen to play at the Rio Olympics after being unable to defend his gold medal at the 2012 London Games because of a knee injury. He had been scheduled to be his country’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony. Nadal has been plagued by injuries throughout his career with a right wrist problem forcing him to miss the 2014 US Open. In 2015, he slumped to 10 in the world at one stage, his lowest ranking in a decade and also failed to win a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2004. A statement on Thursday from Nadal’s agent Benito Perez-Barbadillo read: “Rafa’s left wrist will continue (to be) immobilised for a maximum of two weeks. After that the player will start an anti-inflammatory rehabilitation and physiotherapy-based treatment once the cast is removed.” Wimbledon will also be without another former champion this year after 2004 women’s winner Maria Sharapova was banned for two years for failing a doping test. dj/ea
2016-06-10 15:47 Agence France sports.inquirer.net
86 Woman NGO worker Judith D'Souza kidnapped in Kabul New Delhi: Suspected militants have abducted an Indian female aid worker from the volatile Afghanistan capital of Kabul, Indian and Afghan officials said on Friday. The woman was identified as Judith D'Souza, 40, a senior technical advisor on gender with the Aga Khan Developmental Network in Kabul, sources in Delhi said. Believed to be from Kolkata, D'Souza was kidnapped late on Thursday, the sources said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for her abduction. The Indian embassy in Kabul is in touch with senior Afghan authorities and the government, the sources said, adding that officials in Delhi were also in contact with her family in Kolkata. They said all efforts were being made by the Afghan authorities to secure her release. The aid agency also confirmed to IANS that a "staff member of the Aga Khan Foundation" was abducted without naming her. "An investigation by the authorities has been launched, in conjunction with security officials and various partners. Every effort is being made to secure the safe release of the staff member," Aga Khan spokesperson Sam Pickens said in an email response. This is not the first time that an Indian aid worker has been kidnapped in Afghanistan. Taliban militants have mostly been blamed for the kidnappings. Many Indian establishments have also been targeted in the past in Afghanistan where New Delhi has pledged and made huge investments to rebuild the war-torn country. The latest in a series of terror strikes on Indian interests in Afghanistan was on an Indian consulate on March 2. The abduction comes as the Indian embassy issued a security alert earlier last month for Indians residing in Afghanistan and travelling to the country. "All Indians residing and travelling to Afghanistan are advised that the security situation in the country remains highly volatile. Terrorist attacks have taken place in the country against foreigners and are expected to continue. There is also the risk of kidnapping and hostage taking throughout the Afghanistan," the embassy statement warned.
2016-06-10 15:40 By PTI www.mid-day.com
87 Senong confident Young Bafana have enough in the tank to get past Namibia Amajita take on Namibia in the home leg having drawn 0-0 in Windhoek on May 21. Senong believes that his side will be able to take an early lead and win the tie‚ to progress to the third and final round of qualifiers in July for the tournament in Zambia early next year. “We have worked very hard this week‚ preparing for this tie. We as the technical team have emphasised to the boys how important converting our chances will be‚” Senong said. “If you remember well‚ we missed too many chances in the first leg‚ but we were happy not to concede any away goals. “The match will be played at the historical FNB Stadium and that on its own will be motivation to the boys. We have worked on their mental strength‚ along with the obvious tactical awareness of crucial phases during the match. “I believe we have the best U20 players available in the squad and therefore we are very confident that we will get the win.” The winner of this tie will face the winner between Lesotho/Mozambique in the last round of qualifiers in July 2017.
2016-06-10 15:31 Sports Reporter www.timeslive.co.za
88 Massive plan to upgrade Arab sector has good chance to work The multi-billion shekel deal for the Arab community is likely to be carried out, director of the NGO Injaz, Ghaida Rinawie-Zoabi, told The Jerusalem Post. “The senior professional staff in the Ministry of Interior, Finance and other important ministries realize that in order for them to make sure Israel will prosper, it needs to invest in the social and economic goals of the Arab community,” she said on Wednesday. Injaz – Center for Professional Arab Local Governance – is helping 35 Arab municipalities out of a total of 75 so far, and the number is growing. The NGO created a task force in January to facilitate Arab municipalities’ implementation of the new plan. “The municipalities are very pro-active compared to the past and are not waiting for ministries to reach out to them,” she said. In December 2015, the government approved the proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel to promote a comprehensive program of economic and structural development. The five-year plan is estimated to be worth NIS 10 billion-NIS 15b., and would increase funding for housing, education, employment of Arab women, infrastructure, welfare services and public transport. Last December, Netanyahu said that the budget proposal “is a significant addition designed to assist the minorities and to reduce gaps,” adding that the deal “strengthens law enforcement among minority populations, with an emphasis on illegal building.” Rinawie-Zoabi commented that “in the last several years we are definitely seeing a shift in discourse within the government towards the Arab community, though the political discourse from ministers and politicians is often anti-Arab.” Senior government officials understand that building a strong Arab middle class and increasing employment and education in the community benefits the state, she said. She said that compared to a plan for the Arab sector under former prime minister Ehud Barak’s government worth around NIS 4b. that was not implemented, this one is not only worth more but also more likely to be implemented. Asked if it is ironic that Netanyahu, who is criticized for his position with Israeli Arabs, is turning out to be better for the Arab community than Barak was, Rinawie-Zoabi responded that “Netanyahu is a politician and seeks to balance his anti-Arab positions.” She said that the prime minister wants to be accepted by the international community and so he seeks to back up his talk about democracy and equality. Questioned why this deal is going to be implemented as opposed to the last deal’s failure, Rinawie-Zoabi replied that this time the Arab portion of the budget is mainstreamed into the ministries with each one having to contribute around 20 percent to the Arab municipalities. For example, the public transportation ministry must contribute around 30% of its budget which means municipalities have to start planning in advance by chartering bus lines and creating parking lots, bus stops, and so on. In addition, this time around the municipalities see the implementation as partly their responsibility and are preparing their financial situation and infrastructure for the budgeted projects.
2016-06-10 15:28 ARIEL BEN www.jpost.com
89 Morgan Gould contemplating move to India after Kaizer Chiefs dumped him Gould was among four players who did not have his contract renewed at Kaizer Chiefs nine days ago‚ in a 20-player clearout at Amakhosi. The 33-year-old former Bafana Bafana centre-back may set his sights on a lucrative contract in Asia‚ and perhaps India’s cash-strapped new Super League‚ said his agent Glyn Binkin. Former SuperSport United wing Doutie has reportedly earned well at Atletico Kolkata. Gould was a central figure in Chiefs’ 2012-13 PSL title- winning team‚ but notched just 21 league appearances in his last two injury-plagued seasons. “He enjoyed his time at Chiefs while towards the end of and it didn’t work out for him as well as he’d hoped. He’d never had long- term injuries‚ and then at Chiefs he had two pretty bad injuries‚” Binkin said. “But credit to him. Many people would have given up when they had the second injury. But Morgan came back strong and at the end of the season played in all of Chiefs’ last three matches. “Now we’re looking at a number of options locally and maybe abroad too. There are options in Asia‚ and obviously in India‚ which is a possibility.” The Indian Super League has attracted big-name veterans such as Nicolas Anelka‚ Helder Postiga‚ Florent Malouda‚ Adrian Mutu and Brazil’s Roberto Carlos‚ Elano and Lucio. The average salary for a foreigner is R1.2 million annually. Binkin said in South Africa there have been‚ “murmurings of interest but nothing concrete yet”. Reports have linked Gould to Bidvest Wits. “It’s the silly season and at this early stage of the off-season there is still a lot of uncertainty from clubs in who they will target‚” Binkin said. “The sale of clubs has created uncertainty too. Closer to when teams start their pre-seasons there will be more activity.” Mpumalanga Black Aces has been sold by the Morfou brothers‚ George and Mario‚ to former Ajax Cape Town boss John Comitis. Aces‚ who will be renamed and relocated to the Cape‚ have retained coach Muhsin Ertugral and 15 players from the squad that finished fourth in the PSL in the past season‚ and will be in the market for players. “To be realistic John has spent a lot of money buying the club‚ and may not be able to afford the type of signings he might want. But he’s always been a shrewd operator‚ and so has Muhsin‚” Binkin said of the opportunity presented by Aces' sale. Gould has 27 caps for Bafana. He missed out on the 2010 World Cup squad due to injury. He spent four seasons at Chiefs‚ and before that won three league titles at SuperSport United from 2008 to 2010.
2016-06-10 15:26 Marc Strydom www.timeslive.co.za
90 This week on the small screen Mazel tov to Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday. HOT Channel 37 and the YES Good Life Channel (Channel 31) are presenting several documentaries as a tribute to Her Majesty on June 12. At 2:45 p.m., Queen Elizabeth II: Reign Supreme, a tribute to the Queen and a look at her personal life, will be aired. It features rare archival footage of the Queen during World War II (when she trained to be a mechanic!) and at her 1947 wedding (where her gown was made of material she obtained with ration cards she had saved up). The Queen and Prince Philip have been married almost 70 years, but their union was an unlikely one, which caused conflict among the royal family. Born into the Greek and Danish royal families, Philip was educated partly in England and joined the Royal Navy in 1939. A third cousin of the Queen, Philip was considered by many to be an outsider who was not suitable to marry Elizabeth. In the documentary Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King, which airs at 3:40 p.m., you can learn all about how Philip joined the royal family. A Right Royal Year looks at Britain’s royal family in the especially newsworthy year of 2012. That was when the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee year. It was also the year of the brilliantly successful London Olympic Games, for which the Queen filmed a video with Daniel Craig, who plays James Bond, and pretended to parachute with him. There were also a few scandals involving Prince Harry and the happy news that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, were expecting a child. A Right Royal Year will be shown at 4:30 p.m. Remember Fergie? Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, was one of the livelier members of the royal family. In Finding Sarah: From Royalty to the Real World, she looks back on her life and tries to figure out her next steps, with the help of Dr. Phil (yes, Dr. Phil), who sends her on challenging hikes. This will be shown at 5:15 p.m. Don’t forget to watch the John le Carré espionage drama The Night Manager, premiering on the AMC Channels on both HOT and YES on 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, and on VOD. You really need to watch this series in order to enjoy it. Summer vacation is almost here, and if your kids will be home, you may want to check out some of the children-oriented summer programming. HOT is offering lots of series for free on HOT VOD Young, starting in June and running throughout the summer. Both seasons of Born to Dance will be on the channel, as will the second and third seasons of House of Anubis, a fun and suspenseful series about teens at a British boarding school who are haunted by an ancient Egyptian curse. YES VOD is offering 80 movies through its Disney on Demand service, among them Pixar favorites such as Toy Story, Ratatouille and Finding Nemo. The older classics will also be available, such as Aladdin and The Jungle Book. The service also features live action films, among them The Princess Diaries and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! The second season of unReal just started running on YES Drama on Tuesdays at 9:15 p.m. and on YES VOD. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first season of this series, which is about two women producers of a reality TV series modeled on The Bachelor, since the subject just seemed too easy a target. Season Two has started out strong, though, with Rachel (Shiri Appleby, whose mother is Israeli), the schleppy and neurotic but ambitious showrunner, and Quinn (Constance Zimmer, who has been wonderful on so many shows, such as The Newsroom, House of Cards and Entourage), her competitive boss, doing what The Bachelor has never done: bring in an African American as the season’s new bachelor. The appearance of this hunky football player (B. J. Britt) has inspired the writers to sharpen the satire.
2016-06-10 15:25 HANNAH BROWN www.jpost.com
91 Dining: Authentic Italian During the whole of June, the Tel Aviv Sheraton is holding an Italian festival to show Israelis what Italian food is all about. A well-known chef, Max Mariola, was brought over to plan the menus and show local chefs how to prepare the food in authentic Italian style. Highlights of the festival included cooking classes with top Italian chefs and an Italian food market in the hotel lobby. A festive dinner to launch the event was held this week in the Sheraton signature restaurant, the Olive Leaf, and the Italian ambassador, Francesco Maria Talo, was there mingling with the guests. As the sun sank over the Mediterranean, guests drank Italian cocktails and listened to a two-man jazz combo playing unobtrusively in the background. The snacks served were unexceptional, except for a small dish of fried fresh anchovies, which was a revelation. Who knew that anchovies could be so delicious and not at all salty? They went well with the variety of Italian kosher wines going around. The dinner began with the usual basket of interesting bread and three dips – roasted garlic, pesto and oil and balsamic, which soon vanished as we waited for the first course. This turned out to be the least successful of all the courses that were offered. On the menu it was described as a 65 degree egg, served with zucchini cream and flowers. Given our climate, a half-cooked egg is probably not the best choice, and the cream was very bland. The best part of the dish was the tempura-like flower, which was hot and crunchy. Once this yellow, green and white concoction was removed, the second starter was much more appealing. It was listed as gnocchi with a fish ragu and olives. The gnocchi were crafted from mashed potatoes without the addition of flour, as the chef had heard that one of the diners needed glutenfree food. Although it was very tasty, I could not find a trace of an olive in my portion. The situation improved even further with the arrival of the main course, which consisted of a piece of sea bass, lightly poached with cherry tomatoes, lots of garlic and chopped parsley. This was perfectly cooked and very fresh, with a tantalizing garlicky flavor pervading the whole dish but not overwhelming it. The cubed courgettes and diced chunks of potato were all the accompaniment that was needed. To end the meal, a modest dessert of diced fresh peaches in a wine glass topped with lemon sorbet appeared. It was refreshing, and the sorbet was unusually creamy, but all the diners agreed that a drop of liqueur with the fruit would not have gone amiss. The Sheraton is also offering business lunches within the framework of its Italian month. A three-course lunch will be available at NIS 250 and a four- course meal at NIS 350. There will be a good choice of imported kosher wines at NIS 25 a glass. These include a Chianti, a Montepulciano d’abruzzo (both dry red wines) and a Moscato dessert wine. Also on the wine list is a Spumante, described as an elegant white wine with a fresh and bubbly character. A cooking class will be held on June 20 with Olive Leaf’s chef, Michele Bozzetto, and the cost is NIS 150. It can be booked at (03) 521-1122. The Italian Trade Agency in Tel Aviv and its commissioner, Massimiliano Guido, are also involved in promoting the Sheraton Italian month and enthusiastic about their product. “The Italian Festival 2016 in Tel Aviv is our invitation to discover throughout the month of June our world, our food, our culture: Italy!” he says. The writer was a guest of the restaurant. Olive Leaf Restaurant Kosher Sheraton Hotel, Tel Aviv Tel: (03) 521-1122 Sunday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
2016-06-10 15:17 GLORIA DEUTSCH www.jpost.com
92 Mobile air conditioner becomes real Having a portable air conditioner should put one’s lifestyle to the next level. According to a report on the travel website Thrillist, this has in fact become a reality. “Giezeer” is a small, portable and eco-friendly air-conditioning box that’s charged via USB and can keep you cool for up to seven hours on a single charge. This little cube uses an icepack and a fan to blast out cool air in a 360-degree arc. The cooling elements linger for up to four hours. Its Kickstarter page has already reached its goal and shipping is estimated to start by September. Alfred Bayle
2016-06-10 15:13 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net
93 Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi briefly forgets his manners “Allister told me on Tuesday after training that I would be in‚” Mbonambi said. “I just kept quiet for a while and I forgot to say thank you. But I thanked him soon after and told him that I was looking forward to it. “Walking to my room a lot of thoughts went through my head about people who have helped me. I called my mom (Sheila) and she was happy for me. I’m really excited and honoured.” Mbonambi’s career has taken off in Cape Town at the Stormers‚ where he worked with Coetzee last year‚ after a move from the Bulls. It was a frustrating time in Pretoria for Mbonambi‚ who earned minimal game time at Loftus. A move to Cape Town has seen him in direct competition with another Bok hopeful‚ Scarra Ntubeni‚ for the Stormers No 2 jersey. The pair are in the current Bok squad as well‚ although Ntubeni was released to play for SA ‘A’ against the England Saxons in Bloemfontein on Friday night. Mbonambi‚ who knows about missing out on selection‚ felt for his provincial teammate. “Myself and Scarra have known each other for a long time‚” Mbonambi said. “We played against each other as juniors and now we play alongside each other. “He is a great guy and a very good rugby player‚ and I believe he will get his chance soon. “Moving from Pretoria to Cape Town was a massive move for me personally as well as professionally‚ but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Look where I’m standing now. “I’ve had my own mentors‚ such as pastors at the church and my family‚ and they’re all pleased for me.” Obviously‚ playing behind Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss‚ suggests that Mbonambi's chances will be limited. It's a situation he takes philosophically. "There is always competition for hookers in SA‚" Mbonambi said. "I believe I'll get my opportunity and even if it's for a few seconds I'll run on to the field as quickly as I can and make sure I tackle something. "
2016-06-10 14:58 Craig Ray www.timeslive.co.za
94 Top 10 things to do 1. BACK IN THE SADDLE Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman and Michal Caine star in the sequel Now You See Me 2. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, The Four Horsemen resurface for a comeback performance, after they are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most daring heist yet. 2. EDUCATIONAL FESTIVAL The diverse TLV International Student Film Festival features competitions for Israeli and international student films, as well as a competition for independent short films. This year, the distinguished guests from Israel and abroad include David Gordon Green and Michel Hazanavicius (pictured). June 9 to 16 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. For more information, go to www.taufilmfest.com. 3. Scintillating show French choreographer Mourad Merzouki and his company Käpig present their new work Pixel, which has been receiving rave reviews worldwide. The urban show combines virtuoso hip hop dance with 3D video art, as well as theater and circus pyrotechnics. June 14 to 18 at the Herzliya Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 1- 700-70-2929. 4. BIG IN JAPAN Design Museum Holon presents the world premiere of In the Shadow, a Caesarstone marble sculpture by Oki Sato (pictured), head designer of the Nendo design studio in Japan. The new work, which was made for the museum, is part of a retrospective exhibition of Sato’s work. Until October 30 at the Design Museum Holon; www.dmh.org.il 5. THROUGH HER EYES The Museum on the Seam’s exhibition “My Beloved Afghanistan,” curated by Gisela Kayser of Berlin, displays the last photos of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus, who was assassinated while in Afghanistan. Her pictures tell the compelling stories of Afghani women, presenting a voice that is often not heard. Until October 1 at the Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem . 6. ITALIAN JAZZ Two performances by Italian jazz stars in one special evening. The renowned Roberto Gatto Quartet will pay homage to Miles Davis, and pianist Roberto Tarenzi and his trio will perform in the second half of the evening. June 18 at the Zappa Club, 24 Raoul Wallenberg St., Tel Aviv; *9080 7. RAGGAE IN THE DESERT The first edition of the Oasis Reggae Festival is taking place near Arad. The roster includes international and local artists such as Johnny Osbourne, Ziggi Racado, Skarra Mucci, Mista Savona, Los Caparos and Jah Bless. The festival features many activities as well, such as camel riding, activities for kids, and stalls that sell second-hand items, records and musical instruments. All the food at the festival is vegetarian. Today (Friday) and tomorrow in Kfar Hanokdim, Arad 8. STRAIGHT FROM SEATTLE Leading folk artist Damien Jurado will perform in Tel Aviv. The folksinger and songwriter from Seattle, who started his career in the late 1990s, has released 14 studio albums to date. Jurado will present songs from his latest album, Visions of Us on the Land. Tonight (Friday) at 8:30 p.m. at the Barby Club in Tel Aviv 9. THE HILLS ARE ALIVE The biannual vocal music festival returns to Abu Ghosh near Jerusalem, bringing a host of concerts that take place in the Kiryat Ye’arim Church, as well as The Crypt. The concert by the Gary Bertini Chamber Choir, conducted by Ronen Boroshevsky, features Latin songs and spirituals. On the program are works by Dvorak, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Villa Lobos and Carlos Jobim. Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church in Abu Ghosh 10. BOOKS FOR LESS Hebrew Book Week opens around the country on Thursday, offering Israelis a chance to buy books at reduced prices. There will also be many musical events and other activities such as kids’ shows, book signings and story telling. June 15 to 25 at more than 40 locations around the country, such as Rabin Square in Tel Aviv; The First Station in Jerusalem; and Beit Sapir Square in Kfar Saba.
2016-06-10 14:58 Shawn Rodgers www.jpost.com
95 20‚000 jobs at stake in protests against ANC councillor north of Durban In April‚ operations at the Isithebe Industrial Estate ground to a halt as angry protesters – complaining about the apparent re-nomination of the local municipality’s former mayor to retain his position as ward councillor in the August local government election – torched factories‚ cars‚ trucks and containers. There was relative calm in the area in the weeks that followed‚ but tensions boiled to the surface this week. Operations at the estate ground to a halt after community members allegedly cut the water supply to the estate‚ the KZN economic development department said on Friday. Newly appointed economic development MEC and ANC provincial chairman Sihle Zikalala‚ will visit the area on Saturday to restore calm. The estate employs more than 20‚000 people and is “the main economic lifeblood of the Mandeni area”‚ Zikalala said in a statement. “We cannot allow a situation wherein people who are disgruntled for whatever reason vent their unhappiness by disrupting business operations. “We want to send a strong message that we will take stern action against anyone who does that. It is because of this reason that we will visit the area the local leadership tomorrow to assess the situation and to meet with all the stakeholders‚” he said. This is the latest in a series of protests that have rocked the province. The worst was in Durban on Monday‚ with roads being blocked by burning tyres and other debris by protests complaining about the ANC's candidates for the local government elections in August.
2016-06-10 14:56 Matthew Savides www.timeslive.co.za
96 Under his wheels The image the mind conjures up is a little jarring – a boawrapped, masacara-wearing, ghoulish-looking Alice Cooper traipsing across the solemn sites of the Holy Land. But the legendary shock rocker will be making his pilgrimage to Jerusalem as Vincent Furnier, a Phoenix, Arizona, golf-playing practicing Christian instead of his subversive onstage alter ego. “I’m coming to Israel early because I want to see the Holy Land,” the 68- year-old Cooper enthusiastically told The Jerusalem Post in a recent phone interview. “Being Christian, I want to see where all of this history actually happened. My wife’s father is a Baptist pastor and he organized Holy Land tours, so my wife has been to Israel three times. She told me, ‘You’re going to love it there.’” The same could be said of fans planning to attend Cooper’s debut performance in Israel on June 16 at the Ra’anana Amphitheater. The career overview called Raise the Dead combines the classic 1970s hard rock hits of Cooper’s legendary 1960/70s self-named band such as “School’s Out” “18” and the timely “Elected” with a stage production worthy of Broadway. “Oh yeah, the audience is going to love the show. We designed it so that even if you hate Alice Cooper, you’re still going to love the show,” Cooper said with a good-natured cackle. Years before Kiss, The Tubes and other visually minded acts jolted rock out of the navel-gazing era by its spandex, Cooper was creating vehicles to make his evocative, funny and sinister lyrics come to life onstage, with lavish props, choreography and routines that brought showbiz values to contemporary music. It would have been an empty vehicle, however, if the pummeling Detroit street rock made by guitarists Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce, bassist Denny Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith hadn’t matched the humor and fury of the show. “I guess you could say we were somewhat notorious. And that’s why it took a long time for people to accept that we were a band first and then a great theatrical experience – you know, ‘Here’s this band that does all these outrageous things’ and this and that. But [1970’s] Love It to Death and [1971’s] Killer were considered by critics to be two of the best ever rock albums,” said Cooper. “Look at it this way – you have to have the cake before you put the icing on it. The cake was the songs. We would spend 90 percent of the time working on music and 10% of the time on theatrics. My theory was if you’re going to say ‘Welcome to my nightmare’ [the title of his debut solo album from 1975], then give them the nightmare,” said Cooper. “What made us unique was that we did not mind spending the money, time and effort to theatrically produce a show rather than just get up on stage and do the songs.” The first half of the 1970s belonged to the band, but by mid-decade, with fame, drugs and constant touring taking their toll, Alice Cooper split up and Cooper went on to solo fame with hits like “Only Women Bleed” and a new career as a quotable celebrity – representing the presentable golf-loving face of rock stardom to Hollywood and middle America. However, a drinking problem and a series of pedestrian albums in the 1980s led to a long period out of the spotlight for Cooper. Returning sober and healthy, Cooper scored another massive hit with “Poison” and was later immortalized in the 1992 film Wayne’s World. Since then, he’s enjoyed his status as an elder rock statesman for a new generation of head bangers and stays in the limelight via his busman’s holiday gig in the celebrity cover band the Hollywood Vampires, with buds Johnny Depp and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. But when Vincent turns into Alice and the lights come up onstage, the years disappear as hits like “Be My Lover” and “Under My Wheels” careen under the onslaught of Cooper’s touring band, featuring the three-guitar attack of Ryan Roxie, Nita Strauss and Tommy Henriksen, the rhythm section of drummer Glen Sobel and longtime bassist Chuck Garric. According to Cooper, it’s the most powerful lineup he’s ever gone out with. “The band I have now is so tight and so rock that we could do the entire show without the theatrics and the audience would love it,” he said. “Once you’ve got that, now put the icing on the cake and add all the theatrics in. The show now is just as theatrical as ever – maybe more so – but the band is better.” Alice Cooper will perform on June 16 at the Ra’anana Amphitheater.
2016-06-10 14:50 DAVID BRINN www.jpost.com
97 Survey: More than half of Harris residents lean Democratic More than half of Harris County residents lean Democratic for the first time in over three decades, propelled by plummeting support for Republicans among Latinos, according to a survey released Monday by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. The finding, in the midst of a divisive presidential campaign, could signal an important shift in arguably the nation's largest swing county, which narrowly went to President Barack Obama in 2012 by about 970 votes. "Frankly, I'm not all that surprised," said Jim McGrath, a Republican political consultant in Houston and spokesman for former President George H. W. Bush. "These are the fears realized by those on the Republican side who are worried about the irresponsible rhetoric surrounding the illegal immigration issue. " According to the annual survey, which was conducted between January and March, 52 percent of Harris County residents said they identify more with the Democratic Party, compared to 46 percent in 2012. Only 30 percent of residents lean Republican, about the same as in 2012, meaning that it is the share of undecided and new potential voters that has swung largely Democratic. More Harris County residents have leaned Democratic than Republican since 2006, but until this year, no party could claim the support of more than half of residents in the more than three decades the survey has been conducted. Stephen Klineberg, co-director of the institute and author of the report, said the county had been pretty evenly divided among those who said they aligned more with Democrats and those leaning Republican. Though the survey has a margin of error of 3 percentage points, the increase in Democratic support from 2012 to this year is "really remarkable," he said. "The big change is among Latinos. " The survey is conducted by land line and cell phone calls among a statistically representative sample of 808 residents in Harris County. Among 521 Harris County survey respondents who were eligible to vote in 2016, 52 percent leaned Democrat and 37 percent Republican. Among those ineligible to vote in this year's survey, 62 percent were Democrat and 20 percent Republican. To read the entire story, visit houstonchronicle.com .
2016-06-10 15:30 By Lomi www.chron.com
98 Wow! Virat Kohli now has 11 million followers on Twitter Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is one of the most famous Indian sportsmen and his Twitter fans proof of that fact. The star batsman recently took to the social networking site to thank his followers after he reached yet another benchmark. Virat Kohli said that their love and support means alot to him.
2016-06-10 14:48 By mid www.mid-day.com
99 Texas GOP to debate secession on convention floor Delegates at state convention for the Republican Party of Texas will have a chance to vote on Texas secession, after a platform item calling for independence passed a special committee on Wednesday morning. It is not expected to pass, but represents a substantial achievement for proponents of a Lone Star nation. The Houston Chronicle previously reported that activists with the Texas Nationalist Movement, a secessionist organization, had helped pass independence resolutions in at least 22 county or district conventions in March. RELATED: In Texas, some local GOPs call for statewide vote on secession Those resolutions went to a 31-member platform committee, which decides what will be put up for discussion at the state convention, which begins Thursday. Tanya Robertson, a GOP official with the State Republican Executive committee who has advocated a secession vote before , said the item passed the committee "overwhelmingly" early Wednesday. RELATED: Texas GOP official wants secession on the primary ballot "It's going to be available for delegates to debate and vote on Friday during the convention," she said. "This is pretty big. This is really pretty huge. " Most party leaders have firmly distanced themselves from the secession talk, and the proposal to hold a statewide vote on leaving Uncle Sam will most likely by swiftly shot down by the assembly of delegates.
2016-06-10 15:30 By Dylan www.chron.com
100 Texas GOP platform says majority of Texans share homosexuality Journalists at the 2016 Texas GOP convention pointed and chuckled, but now the entire nation has caught on : the party's platform calls "the majority of Texans" gay. It's a grammatical error. It was unintentional. Most Texans probably aren't gay, but who knows. The language adopted by the party in Dallas last weekend reads: "Homosexuality is a chosen behavior that is contrary to the fundamental unchanging truths that has been ordained by God in the Bible, recognized by our nations [sic] founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. " The key error there is the verb "has. " The authors probably meant it to apply to the "unchanging truths," but in English we can't say unchanging truths "has. " That would be "have. " So the sentence says that homosexuality has been ordained by God and is shared by most Texans. Writing in the Washington Post, University of Minnesota Law School professor Dale Carpenter raised an important question : how exactly do Texans share their homosexuality? "Perhaps it means that there is a certain amount of homosexuality that most Texans pass around to each other. If someone doesn't seem to have enough, one Texans may loan or even give another Texan some of his," he wrote. "Of course it should be emphasized that a majority but not all Texans share homosexuality. There may be some who hoard it. " The grammatical gaffe also made headlines in Reuters , NPR , the Huffington Post and scores of other publication, in what amounts to some embarrassing coverage of the Texas GOP. But according to Willie, this is nothing new.
2016-06-10 13:21 By Dylan www.chron.com
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