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Total 100 articles, created at 2016-08-01 00:03 1 Saatchi boss Kevin Roberts disciplined over gender comments (1.13/2) The chairman of advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, is put on leave for saying the debate on gender bias in the industry is "all over". 2016-07-31 23:32 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 2 Mother of US Muslim soldier hits back at Trump over speech silence (1.02/2) The mother of a dead US Muslim soldier hits back at presidential hopeful Donald Trump for questioning her silence during a speech by her husband. 2016-07-31 22:36 3KB www.bbc.co.uk 3 DA ‘invites’ IEC to take action against Joburg ads that ‘endorse Tau’

(1.00/2) The Democratic Alliance (DA) appeared to put the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on notice to act on its complaint about taxpayers’ money seemingly being used for electioneering. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 4 Fransman wins part of court challenge against ANC

(1.00/2) Controversial African National Congress (ANC) Western Cape leader Marius Fransman has scored a minor court victory against his own party. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 5 DA: ‘ANC candidates list represents corruption‚ declining service delivery and

(1.00/2) unemployment’ The Democratic Alliance says the mayoral candidates list announced by the ANC on Saturday night represents corruption‚ declining service delivery and unemployment. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 6 Russia misses out while former drug cheats take their place in Rio — RT Sport (0.01/2) While Russia’s track and field team, including athletes with no doping history, sit out the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there's a host of athletes who will be allowed to compete in Brazil despite having had their own issues with banned substances. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.rt.com 7 Fire Faith and suspend Hlaudi‚ DA urges ANC

(0.01/2) The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday greeted the African National Congress’ (ANC) about-turn on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) “with much scepticism”. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za

8 Of the People Americans share their hopes, fears and frustrations in interviews from the campaign trail. 2016-08-01 00:01 1KB www.nytimes.com 9 'The days of apartheid are gone' – Pitso Mosimane Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has fired a shot of disdain at the short-term thinking of PSL clubs who do not take continental competitions seriously. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 10 Majority of Germans don’t believe Merkel will handle refugee crisis The majority of Germans do not trust Chancellor Angela Merkel’s claim that the country will successfully handle its refugee crisis. Merkel has come under fire over her “we can do it” remark in response to her open door policy towards asylum seekers. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.rt.com 11 ANC confident it will be victorious on August 3 The ruling African National Congress is adamant that it will hold onto power in all the municipalities currently under its control as well as wrest the Midvaal municipality in Gauteng from the Democratic Alliance. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 12 90yo woman killed at nursing home in S. Carolina’s first fatal alligator attack — RT America An elderly woman who was found dead in a pond was killed by an alligator only hours after she disappeared from her nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina, officials said Wednesday, making it the first case of its kind in the state. 2016-08-01 00:01 1KB www.rt.com 13 The reason Black Coffee was released from Spring Fiesta Black Coffee has been released as a headline act at the upcoming Spring Fiesta music festival in order for the DJ to chase a 'pivotal career opportunity', the event's organisers announced this week. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za

14 Dignitaries arrive in Mthatha for opening of revamped Madiba Museum Mthatha has come to a standstill as government leaders continue to arrive for the official launch of the revamped Nelson Mandela Museum. 2016-08-01 00:01 991Bytes www.timeslive.co.za 15 Transfer-listed Xulu‚ Manqele‚ Mthembu set for Chiefs first team return Kaizer Chiefs’ three transfer-listed players are yet to receive offers from rival clubs‚ and they are showing “positive signs” that just might prolong their stay at the club‚ says Amakhosi football manager Bobby Motaung. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 16 Majority of Britons back PM May on launching nuke attack that would kill 100,000 — RT UK PM Theresa May was right to give an unequivocal "yes" according to 66 percent of Britons, when asked if she would personally launch a retaliatory nuclear strike that would kill 100,000 civilians, while 59 percent say they would push the button themselves. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.rt.com 17 Plenty of cash, not enough competent people in municipalities: Pravin Gordhan Transforming municipalities to function as efficient institutions will take a number of generations to achieve‚ Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Rosebank on Tuesday. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 18 RT visits Erdogan’s self-exiled arch- nemesis Fethullah Gulen at his US estate — RT News An RT reporter has met with “Turkey’s most wanted man,” Fethullah Gulen, a powerful preacher who has been living in self- exile in the US state of Pennsylvania. Ankara blames the scholar for the recent coup attempt in Turkey and wants him extradited. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.rt.com 19 The stats favour the Lions in their Super Rugby semifinal‚ but… Statistically the Lions have an advantage over the Highlanders going in to their Super Rugby semifinal on Saturday‚ but so often stats winners are losers on the field. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 20 Cech trusts Wenger to buy right players for Arsenal tilt Goalkeeper Petr Cech expects manager Arsene Wenger to bring in the right players necessary to improve Arsenal's bid to win a first Premier League title since 2004 without wasting money on panic buys. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.timeslive.co.za 21 20 Russian high-profile organizations attacked by spy malware in coordinated op – FSB — RT News Computer networks of some 20 Russian state, defense, scientific and other high-profile organizations have been infected with malware used for cyberespionage, the Russian Security Service (FSB) reported, describing it as a professionally coordinated operation. 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB www.rt.com 22 Russia sends military planes, biohazard troops to fight Siberian anthrax outbreak — RT News The Russian military are assisting the local authorities in dealing with a deadly anthrax outbreak. The occurrence in western Siberia has already killed 1,500 reindeer, which are used as livestock by the indigenous people. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.rt.com 23 Brazilian drug lord busted after turning prison cell into luxury suite — RT News A three-room suite complete with a library, high-tech kitchen, stylishly tiled walls, plasma TV and even a conference room – no, it’s not an apartment of a US rapper, it’s actually a prison cell where a Brazilian drug lord was serving his sentence. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.rt.com 24 Turkish prosecutor claims CIA, FBI trained coup plotters — RT News A Turkish prosecutor has claimed that the CIA and FBI provided training for the followers of powerful US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for the coup attempt earlier this month. 2016-08-01 00:01 6KB www.rt.com 25 Warning that not all winners live happily ever after as man claims R87 million lottery jackpot A man has stepped forward to claim the country’s massive R87- million Powerball lottery jackpot. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 26 SABC board chair stung by ANC’s scathing criticism The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) takes “serious exception” to insinuations that its managers are neither properly educated nor qualified to run the state broadcaster. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za

27 There's no place to hide in Sevens rugby There will not be a more tightly contested, open medal at those Games. 2016-08-01 00:01 4KB www.timeslive.co.za 28 Police steps up security at Amsterdam airport after threat Armed police are conducting extra-security checks at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam after the authorities received reports of a possible threat. Officers searched every car entering the hub while adding it is likely that flights will be delayed. 2016-08-01 00:01 1KB www.rt.com 29 NASA test legacy engine for future Mars missions — RT America Compensating for a setback two week ago, NASA has successfully tested the RS-25 engine, a legacy developed on the Space Shuttle program, which will end up as part of America’s new heavy-lift rocket needed for deep space missions. 2016-08-01 00:01 1KB www.rt.com 30 Parliament hopes CCMA ruling will ‘close chapter of negative engagement’ with Nehawu Parliament said it had been vindicated by the Council for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration’s (CCMA) dismissal of the National Education Health and Workers’ Union’s (Nehawu) “application in relation to the payment of bonuses in 2015”. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 31 1 dead, 4 injured in separate shootings in downtown Austin, Texas At least one person has been killed, and four injured in Austin, Texas after two separate shootings in the downtown area of the city, emergency services and police stated. 2016-08-01 00:01 1KB www.rt.com 32 Kaizer, Iron Duke show maturity Latest news from South Africa, World, Politics, Entertainment and Lifestyle. The home of The Times and Sunday Times newspaper. 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB www.timeslive.co.za 33 Webb: Sluggish Star ‘didn’t deserve to win’ vs SMB Even Star coach Jason Webb admitted he felt his team just wasn't in it against San Miguel on Sunday. "We didn’t deserve to win today," he said after the Hotshots' 109-100 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB sports.inquirer.net 34 Senators chide Duterte for declaring ceasefire IT WAS an “impulsive” declaration quickly taken back, sliding the country back to square one on the path to peace. Sen. Leila de Lima said this on Sunday as she and Sen. Juan 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 35 After bouncing back, Fajardo says SMB can’t be overconfident Still seething from its shock 105-103 loss to Mahindra on Wednesday, San Miguel got the reality check it badly needed in the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup. Learning from the miscues of that game, 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB sports.inquirer.net 36 Ex-PDEA chief clears PNP exec THE FORMER director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday came to the defense of Chief Supt. Edgardo Tinio, the former chief of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), who was 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 37 2 ‘Chinese drug lords’ shot dead THE BODIES of three drug suspects—including a Chinese-looking man and woman accused of being drug lords—were found in Manila on Sunday. At press time, the victims remained unidentified based on 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 38 Gov’t, Reds still willing to resume peace talks THE TWO sides stepped back from the brink on Sunday, keeping the door open for a ceasefire, possibly a negotiated truce the next time around. President Duterte lifted the unilateral 2016-08-01 00:01 6KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 39 Edcel bringing Con-ass to high court ALBAY Rep. Edcel Lagman on Sunday said he would bring to the Supreme Court the question of whether or not the House of Representatives and the Senate could vote separately should Congress be 2016-08-01 00:01 3KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 40 Pope exhorts young to try social politics, activism BRZEGI, Poland—Pope Francis challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a sprawling Polish meadow to reject being a “couch potato” who retreats into video games and 2016-08-01 00:01 5KB newsinfo.inquirer.net

41 Citing safety, ‘lumad’ hesitate to go home DAVAO CITY—Uncertain about their security in the countryside, especially in the wake of last week’s ambush that killed a government militiaman and wounded four others in Kapalong town in Davao 2016-08-01 00:01 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 42 U. S. scientists hope prehistoric fish can solve modern problem A giant prehistoric fish once thought to be extinct could be the solution to the worsening invasion of non-native Asian carp that are choking... 2016-07-31 23:58 704Bytes www.digitaljournal.com 43 Water from Whitewater Center discharged into Catawba River Water discharge began just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday and should be concluded around midnight, a Mecklenburg County spokesman said in an email. 2016-07-31 23:29 2KB www.charlotteobserver.com 44 Diabetes is no laughing matter, say young sufferers Young women with type 1 diabetes talk about the misunderstanding around the disease. 2016-07-31 23:26 4KB www.bbc.co.uk 45 Trump’s Darkest and ‘Most Brilliant’ Hour Donald Trump claims to be the one person who can avert the certainty of impending doom. “Nobody knows the system better than me,”... 2016-07-31 23:29 6KB spectator.org 46 A Thought on The Hacking of Hillary With the FBI now investigating the hacking of Hillary Clinton’s campaign as well as the DCCC, I have but one question. Could it... 2016-07-31 23:29 610Bytes spectator.org 47 Martyrdom Was Ours First The New York Times waited two days. On the morning of July 26, 84-year-old Fr... 2016-07-31 23:29 6KB spectator.org 48 MLB Baseball Box Scores ST. PETERSBURG, Fla... 2016-07-31 23:30 3KB scoresandstats.newyork.cbslocal.com

49 Hillary Panders To Chris Wallace: My Mom Watched Fox Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was sure to point out during her interview on "Fox News Sunday" with host Chris Wallace that her mom was a Fox viewer. [feature] Chris Wallace: You 2016-07-31 23:31 2KB dailycaller.com 50 Horrific: Massive Flash Flood Destroys Historic Maryland Town [VIDEO] Ellicott City, Maryland, a historic town known for its antique stores and beautiful Main Street with an old world feel, was devastated Saturday night by a massive flash flood which decimated much of 2016-07-31 23:31 2KB dailycaller.com 51 Melania Trump Nude Photos New York Post Cover X Rated The New York Post slapped a nude photo of Melania Trump on the front page of its Sunday issue over the weekend. [caption id="attachment_5138395" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photo: REUTERS/Mike 2016-07-31 23:31 2KB dailycaller.com 52 Donald Trump Wishes Chelsea Clinton And Ivanka Weren't Friends Donald Trump said he wishes Ivanka Trump wasn't friends with Chelsea Clinton. [caption id="attachment_5157269" align="alignnone" width="640"] (Photos: Getty Images)[/caption] During a rally in D 2016-07-31 23:30 2KB dailycaller.com 53 Austria’s far-right candidate leading in first re-run election poll — RT News Far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPO) candidate Norbert Hofer has a four percent lead over his main rival according to early opinion polls, as he looks to win a repeat of the Austrian presidential election, which is due to be held in October. 2016-07-31 23:30 1KB www.rt.com 54 Dick Morris Dismantles The Clinton Narrative In case you somehow were swept away by Hillary’s “herstoric” speech, a little truth tonic: Dick Morris recounts Hillary’s history. It starts... 2016-07-31 23:31 1KB spectator.org 55 Drudge Gets Wolf Blitzer Wrong: I Was at CNN Party Too Over at the Drudge Report, the estimable Matt Drudge has this headline: From Drudge the link takes you to this story in the... 2016-07-31 23:31 2KB spectator.org

56 Shuttle Endeavour lands at California air base Space shuttle Endeavour landed safely Sunday afternoon at California's Edwards Air Force Base after NASA waved off two opportunities for a Florida landing because of poor weather. 2016-07-31 23:32 3KB rss.cnn.com 57 The American Spectator Chances are you didn’t watch the Democrat Convention Thursday night. Nielsen reports that better than 90 percent of the country didn’t... 2016-07-31 23:32 7KB spectator.org 58 Here's what happened after Khizr Khan's Democratic convention speech Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son was killed while serving in Iraq, stood before the Democratic convention on Thursday, July 28 and blasted Donald Trump's rhetoric on Muslims and immigrants. Here's what happened next. 2016-07-31 23:29 970Bytes www.washingtonpost.com 59 Donald Trump criticizes fire marshal for not allowing more people inside Colorado Springs rally venue Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the Colorado Springs fire marshal at a rally there on July 29 for not allowing more people inside the venue, adding that “they don’t know what the hell they’re doing.” 2016-07-31 23:29 1KB www.washingtonpost.com 60 Read The New Harry Potter Book It's not often you find a line snaking around a Barnes & Noble at 9 a.m. on a Sunday, especially not in 2016. Yet, that's what I came across this morning. It could only mean one thing -- the new 2016-07-31 23:18 2KB dailycaller.com 61 Don't miss these 2016 non-blockbuster films The highly anticipated "Jason Bourne" movie starring Matt Damon is just one of a slew of big ticket blockbusters that have been released over the past seven months. But what about those smaller and independent films that don't get as much hype as their bigger-budgeted... 2016-07-31 23:15 1KB www.cbsnews.com 62 Captain Not So Fantastic It seems to me entirely appropriate that the title of Captain Fantastic, otherwise far from clear in meaning, makes Matt Ross’s movie sound... 2016-07-31 23:15 5KB spectator.org

63 Govt Making Fishermen Pay For On-Board Babysitters Fishermen have had a tough go of it against the federal government in the last year. The U. S. District Court in New Hampshire dismissed a lawsuit brought by David Goethel and a coalition of New Eng 2016-07-31 23:19 3KB dailycaller.com 64 POLL: Clinton's Convention Bump Overtakes Trump Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton regained her lead in the polls over Republican challenger Donald Trump after she accepted her presidential nomination Thursday evening. Morning Consult published 2016-07-31 23:19 2KB dailycaller.com 65 Clinton: 'Director Comey Said That My Answers Were Truthful' [VIDEO] Hillary Clinton on Sunday insisted that FBI Director James Comey said that her answers to the American public regarding her handling of emails containing classified information were truthful, but this 2016-07-31 23:20 3KB dailycaller.com 66 Yahoo Reports First Quarter 2016 Results "I'm pleased that we delivered Q1 results in line with our expectations. Our 2016 plan is off to a solid start as... 2016-07-31 23:20 23KB investor.yahoo.net 67 Yahoo Announces Editorial Plans for 2016 Summer Games --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ( : YHOO) today announced its full global editorial lineup for the 2016 in... 2016-07-31 23:20 2KB investor.yahoo.net 68 USA TODAY 'Gone' tells the story of Mississippi native Felix Vail and the people whose paths he crossed. Vail goes on trial Aug. 8 in Lake Charles, Louisiana — the oldest prosecution of a serial-killer suspect in U. S. history. Vail is charged... 2016-07-31 23:20 918Bytes rssfeeds.usatoday.com 69 Where To Get A Pocket Constitution If we learned anything from the current news cycle, it's that every American should own a pocket Constitution. This should be a no- brainer, but apparently some folks had not had one until recently, as 2016-07-31 23:20 1KB dailycaller.com

73 Google Autocompletes 'Muslim Dad' With 'Kills His Daughter' A picture posted to Imgur Saturday reveals Google's search engine autocompletes the query "Muslim Dad" with some brutal phrases. When a user types in "Muslim dad," the first autocomplete is tame 2016-07-31 23:16 1KB dailycaller.com 74 Weekend Circuit: North Carolina Voter Law Torpedoed This is Weekend Circuit, a review of the serious and the silly in federal appellate courts in the last week. Fourth Circuit Torpedoes North Carolina Voting Regulations The U. S. Court of Appeals 2016-07-31 23:16 4KB dailycaller.com 75 The Great Smyrna Fire Mike Scruggs 2 posts 2016-07-31 23:15 11KB www.thetribunepapers.com 76 Bloomberg View Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news... 2016-07-31 23:14 1KB www.bloomberg.com 77 60yo cleric arrested after marrying a 6yo girl in Afghanistan — RT News A cleric in his 60s has been arrested in Afghanistan after he married a six-year-old girl. The religious leader says that the child was sent to him as a “gift.” However the rescued girl has a different opinion saying: “I am afraid of this man.” 2016-07-31 23:15 2KB www.rt.com 78 Travel + Leisure editor defends Hilton ad that showed gay couple in bed The openly gay editor of US travel publication Travel + Leisure has defended an ad for Hilton Worldwide that it ran it is magazine showing a gay couple relaxing in bed together. 2016-07-31 23:15 2KB www.thedrum.com 79 Triplet lemurs born despite birth control at Riverbanks Zoo Emily Burton, Keeper of Small Mammals at Riverbanks Zoo explains the surprises of the baby lemurs born in June. The first time parents were not a breeding pair, meaning they were on birth control when the conceived the triplets. Lemurs can have litters of up to six babies. 2016-07-31 23:13 3KB www.heraldonline.com 80 Former BHS owner Philip Green brands collapse inquiry a 'kangaroo court' The former boss of BHS Sir Philip Green has hit back at the MP leading the inquiry into the collapse of the high street chain, and accused him of turning it into a 2016-07-31 23:14 1KB www.thedrum.com 81 How Hendrick’s Gin is using social insight to craft experiential activity Hendrick’s Gin is pushing more budget towards experiential and is using insights garnered via social media to set the tone of the activity. 2016-07-31 23:14 3KB www.thedrum.com 82 60 injured as Yerevan police disperse protesters from besieged police station (PHOTO, VIDEO) — RT News At least 60 people were injured when police used flashbangs to disperse protesters around Yerevan’s police station that was seized by an armed group earlier in July. Demonstrators came out to support the anti-government gunmen. 2016-07-31 23:07 3KB www.rt.com 83 Tokyo's ill-tempered election Tokyo is preparing to vote for its next governor, one of the biggest jobs in Japan, but the campaign has been marred by insults and allegations of sexism. 2016-07-31 23:08 4KB www.bbc.co.uk 84 Georgia Nicols horoscopes for July 31, 2016 We have the “all clear” today to do business. The Moon is in Cancer... 2016-07-31 23:14 4KB chicago.suntimes.com

85 UKIP hopeful Steven Woolfe misses leadership deadline MEP Steven Woolfe, seen as the frontrunner to succeed Nigel Farage as UKIP leader, misses the deadline for submitting his nomination - but says he is still a candidate. 2016-07-31 23:11 1KB www.bbc.co.uk 86 Scattered showers and storms expected The forecast Today: Some showers expected. 2016-07-31 23:11 788Bytes www.ajc.com 87 Texas balloon crash: Investigation after 16 killed in Lockhart US safety officials have arrive in Texas to investigate Saturday's crash of a hot air balloon that killed all 16 people on board. 2016-07-31 23:04 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 88 Beast Mode Challenge at Swan Creek Park Thousands turned out to try their hand at the obstacle course and enjoy family friendly activities. 2016-07-31 23:06 2KB www.thenewstribune.com 89 Booze ban for China region's civil servants No more lunchtime tipples for government employees in Anhui province. 2016-07-31 23:04 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 90 Clinton on Trump's Kahn comments: 'I don't know where the bottom is' Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton discussed Donald Trump's comments about the Kahn family while campaigning in Columbus, Ohio. 2016-07-31 23:04 879Bytes www.washingtonpost.com 91 'Food crisis' hits 10,000 laid-off Indians in Saudi Arabia More than 10,000 Indians laid off in Saudi Arabia face a "food crisis", India's foreign minister says, as an airlift is prepared. 2016-07-31 22:36 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 92 India low-caste Dalits protest over Gujarat attacks About 25,000 member of India's Dalit community rally in the western state of Gujarat in protest at the attacks on their members. 2016-07-31 22:36 1KB www.bbc.co.uk

93 Armenia gunmen surrender after seizing police station About 20 armed men who seized a police station in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, surrender after a two-week stand-off, police say. 2016-07-31 22:36 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 94 Teaching kids that cancer is not a curse Zichron Menachem brings 150 kids with cancer on vacation to London. 2016-07-31 22:28 6KB www.jpost.com 95 Government taskforce presents PM recommendations to reduce discrimination against Ethiopians The prime minister said that he and the ministerial committee had heard “heart wrenching and hair-raising stories” of racism and discrimination against Ethiopian-Israelis. 2016-07-31 22:28 4KB www.jpost.com 96 Dartmoor Lynx recaptured after three weeks on run A lynx that escaped from Dartmoor Zoo in Devon is captured after more than three weeks on the run. 2016-07-31 22:12 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 97 Russian customs seize 500+ bear paws heading to Chinese black market — RT News Customs officers carrying out an anti-smuggling operation in Russia’s Far East came across a grisly discovery – 525 bear paws headed for China. 2016-07-31 22:13 2KB www.rt.com 98 Who’s Your Mommy? Hillary Clinton at DNC Hillary Clinton’s advantage going into the final evening of the Democratic National Convention was her nonstop determination. The former first lady and secretary of... 2016-07-31 22:13 4KB spectator.org 99 What Lapses In TSA Security Show About The Rest Of America The TSA is essentially fighting for its bureaucratic livelihood after several safety blunders over the past years have caused lawmakers and the general public to question its effectiveness. The fe 2016-07-31 22:13 5KB dailycaller.com 100 Mothers of soldiers march in support of Elor Azaria The rally was tense and passionate as men with megaphones led the marchers in chants of “He is a hero!” and “If someone calls Elor a murder then he is not a Jew!” 2016-07-31 22:20 2KB www.jpost.com Articles

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1 Saatchi boss Kevin Roberts disciplined over gender comments (1.13/2) The chairman of advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi has been put on leave for saying the debate on gender bias in the industry is "all over". British-born Kevin Roberts told Business Insider he did not think the lack of women in leadership roles "is a problem" in the advertising industry. The head of the company's parent group, Publicis, said it would not tolerate anyone who did not value inclusion. The group said its board would decide whether to take further action. In the interview, published on Friday, Mr Roberts said the "debate is all over" about gender diversity in the advertising industry. He goes on to say that rather than holding ambitions to progress into the higher echelons of management, many women - and men - simply want to be happy and "do great work". He adds: "...they are going: 'Actually guys, you're missing the point, you don't understand: I'm way happier than you.' Their ambition is not a vertical ambition, it's this intrinsic, circular ambition to be happy. "So they say: 'We are not judging ourselves by those standards that you idiotic dinosaur-like men judge yourself by'. I don't think [the lack of women in leadership roles] is a problem. "I'm just not worried about it because they are very happy, they're very successful, and doing great work. I can't talk about sexual discrimination because we've never had that problem, thank goodness. " "It is for the gravity of these statements that Kevin Roberts has been asked to take a leave of absence from Publicis Groupe effective immediately," Publicis chief executive Maurice Levy said. "As a member of The Directoire, it will ultimately be the Publicis Groupe Supervisory Board's duty to further evaluate his standing. " He added: "While fostering a work environment that is inclusive of all talent is a collective responsibility, it is leadership's job to nurture the career aspirations and goals of all our talent. "Promoting gender equality starts at the top and the Groupe will not tolerate anyone speaking for our organisation who does not value the importance of inclusion. " What are your views on Kevin Roberts' comments about women in the workplace? Let us know about your experiences. Email [email protected] with your stories. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: Or use the form below

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Maurice Levy moves to distance himself and Publicis Groupe from Kevin Roberts controversial gender debate comments thedrum.com Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts given leave as Publicis Groupe to 'evaluate his standing' following gender debate comments controversy thedrum.com 2016-07-31 23:32 www.bbc.co.uk

2 Mother of US Muslim soldier hits back at Trump over speech silence (1.02/2) The mother of a dead US Muslim soldier has hit back at presidential hopeful Donald Trump for questioning her silence during a speech by her husband. Ghazala Khan said Mr Trump was ignorant about Islam and that he didn't know the meaning of the word sacrifice. Her husband Khizr Khan attacked the Republican nominee in an emotional speech to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Mr Trump later suggested Mrs Khan may not have been allowed to speak. The couple's son, US Army Capt Humayun Khan, was killed by a car bomb in 2004 in Iraq at the age of 27. In an opinion article for the Washington Post , Mrs Khan said her husband had asked her if she wanted to speak at the convention but she had been too upset. "Walking on to the convention stage, with a huge picture of my son behind me, I could hardly control myself. What mother could? Donald Trump has children whom he loves. Does he really need to wonder why I did not speak? " she wrote. "When Donald Trump is talking about Islam, he is ignorant. If he studied the real Islam and Koran, all the ideas he gets from terrorists would change, because terrorism is a different religion. " She added: "Donald Trump said he has made a lot of sacrifices. He doesn't know what the word sacrifice means. " Mrs Khan said that although she did not speak, "all the world, all America, felt my pain". There simply is no way for a politician to get into a war of words with the parents of a soldier who died a hero on the battlefield and not come off looking bad. That didn't stop Donald Trump from making a very inelegant go of it. By raising questions about why Ghazala Khan was silent as her husband spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, he essentially dared her to step forward. She did. Mr Trump has survived - even thrived - after controversial statements in the past and it's become clear that the New Yorker has a core of support that won't abandon him. Now the nominees are entering the heat of the general election and Mr Trump needs to expand his base if he wants to win. Disputes like this will make that an extremely difficult task. At the convention in Philadelphia, Pakistani-born Khizr Khan said his son would not even have been in America if it had been up to Mr Trump, who has called for a ban on Muslims entering the US. Responding to the criticism, Mr Trump said in an interview with ABC's This Week : "If you look at his wife, she was standing there. "She had nothing to say... Maybe she wasn't allowed to have anything to say. You tell me. " His remarks brought criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine said it demonstrated Mr Trump's "temperamental unfitness". "If you don't have any more sense of empathy than that, then I'm not sure you can learn it," he said. Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich, a former rival to Mr Trump for the nomination, tweeted: "There's only one way to talk about Gold Star parents [of fallen service personnel]: with honour and respect. " Khizr Khan said Mr Trump was "devoid of feeling the pain of a mother who has sacrificed her son". "Shame on him. He has no decency, he has a dark heart," he said. But Mr Trump rejected Mr Khan's criticism of him at the convention. "While I feel deeply for the loss of his son, Mr Khan, who has never met me, has no right to stand in front of millions of people and claim I have never read the Constitution, (which is false) and say many other inaccurate things," he said.

Trump: American Muslim Soldier Who Died In Iraq Is A 'Hero' dailycaller.com 2016-07-31 22:36 www.bbc.co.uk

3 DA ‘invites’ IEC to take action against Joburg ads that ‘endorse Tau’ (1.00/2) The opposition party has taken issue with City of Johannesburg advertisements that “specifically endorse” mayor Parks Tau. The DA’s federal executive chairman‚ James Selfe and his party’s mayoral candidate‚ Herman Mashaba‚ laid a complaint against the African National Congress (ANC) at the IEC offices in Parktown on Friday morning. “We are confident that the IEC will accede to our request‚ but if it fails or refuses to do so we will seek other legal avenues to compel adherence to the Electoral Code‚” said Selfe. Mashaba had‚ prior to opening the case‚ said the use of “millions of rand worth of taxpayer’s money…threatens the fairness of the elections and is in contravention of the Municipal Electoral Act”. The adverts‚ Selfe said later‚ state that Tau “is a great leader‚ listing an award for which he has been nominated and conclude by saying ‘clearly the City of Johannesburg is in good hands’ ”. Selfe noted that “Tau is currently the mayor of Johannesburg‚ but he is also an ANC candidate in the coming municipal election”. “Any reasonable listener would conclude that the advertisement is only aimed at influencing the outcome of the election in Johannesburg‚ by promoting the candidature of Mr Tau and the ANC‚” Selfe said‚ adding that “this is an infringement of the code”. “We are inviting the IEC to fulfil its mandate and to order the ANC to compel Tau to remove these advertisements‚” he said. “As a courtesy I yesterday wrote to the secretary-general of the ANC to alert him to his duties in terms of the code‚ and to ask him to order Tau to desist with this advertising. We are now asking the IEC do this.”

‘Joburg advertising money being used for ANC electioneering’: DA timeslive.co.za 2016-08-01 00:01 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za

4 Fransman wins part of court challenge against ANC (1.00/2) He must be given a copy of an internal report drafted by the party’s Integrity Commission‚ which probed allegations of sexual harassment against him. Fransman was accused of sexual harassment by his former personal assistant‚ Louisa Wynand. The 21- year-old accused the provincial chairman of sexually harassing her during a trip to the party’s birthday celebrations in the North West in January. Fransman took ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe and Frene Ginwala‚ the deputy chairperson of the party’s Integrity Commission‚ to court to this week to compel them to release its report into his alleged misconduct. This was after a copy of the report was leaked to the media‚ recommending that he no longer partake in party activities. Fransman wants the High Court in Cape Town to issue a “declaratory” order to confirm his position as the party’s leader in the province – as there have been conflicting reports as to whether he is entitled to resume his duties ahead of the local government elections. He stepped down pending an internal inquiry into the sexual harassment allegations against him. But he emerged recently and campaigned for the upcoming local government elections alongside President Jacob Zuma in Cape Town. Fransman’s legal counsel reached an agreement on Wednesday with lawyers acting for Mantashe and Ginwala that the party’s Integrity Commission report would be given to him by noon on Wednesday. The agreement was made an order of the court. “At about 9.30 last night‚ myself and the attorneys acting for (Mantashe and Ginwala) reached an agreement that by 12 o’clock today they will furnish us with a copy of the integrity commission’s report and they will file the opposing papers by 12 o’clock this afternoon’‚ said Fransman’s lawyer‚ Ashley Meyer. “The exact relief that he [Fransman] wants is that the court grant a declaratory order pertaining to his position as chairperson of the ANC in the Western Cape and secondly that [he] be furnished with a copy of the integrity commission’s report. The second half of the relief has been agreed and we view that as a concession by the Mr Mantashe and Mrs Ginwala‚” he said.

Fransman miffed about learning his ‘sexual harassment’ fate via the media timeslive.co.za 2016-08-01 00:01 Philani Nombembe www.timeslive.co.za

5 DA: ‘ANC candidates list represents corruption‚ declining service delivery and unemployment’ (1.00/2) “The ANC cannot bring the change South Africa needs‚ because it is more concerned with putting allies of Jacob Zuma in top mayoral positions. Zuma's pals will‚ like the President‚ put self-enrichment first and the people last‚” DA spokesperson Phumzile Van Damme said in a statement on Sunday. The DA has accused Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate Danny Jordaan of being a “part-time Mayor of broken promises after having faked the launch of a Metro Police‚ introducing 21‚000 more NMB residents to the ranks of the unemployed since December 2015 and losing over R320 million to leaks and electricity theft in the last 9 months. “Additionally‚ Jordaan's criminal pal Linda Mti was recently appointed to the Head of Safety and Security‚” said Van Damme. “In five years Mayor Parks Tau has overseen unemployment in Johannesburg rise to 869‚000. At the same time conditions in the informal settlements of Johannesburg have deteriorated to where the SA Human Rights Commission is now investigating the Johannesburg ANC government for human rights abuses. That the ANC wants to give Tau another term in government shows that the ANC doesn't take service delivery and stopping corruption seriously. “In Tshwane‚ the failure to reaffirm Mayor [Kgosientso “Sputla’] Ramokgopa shows that the ANC recognises that he and his ANC government have failed to deliver‚ including Sputla's PEU smart-meter Billion Rand scandal‚ unlawful broadband contracts‚ undrinkable water in Hammanskraal with 40‚000 more people joining the ranks of the unemployed in Tshwane since January 2016.” The DA said the ANC's inability to select a Tshwane candidate shows “a fractured and broken ANC in Tshwane”. “The voters cannot place trust in a party that fails to even agree on a suitable candidate for Mayor because it is so fractured and factionalised”. Van Damme added that the DA is ready to bring real change to Nelson Mandela Bay‚ Tshwane‚ Johannesburg‚ Ekurhuleni and many other places across the country. “This is the change that will stop corruption‚ deliver better services and create jobs. This is the change we need to move our country forward again.”

Mandela would vote for DA timeslive.co.za 2016-08-01 00:01 Nomahlubi Jordaan www.timeslive.co.za

6 Russia misses out while former drug cheats take their place in Rio — RT Sport (0.01/2) In addition to International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) decision to ban entire Russian track and field team from Rio Olympics (with only one exclusion – the long-jumper Darya Klishina, who lives and trains in USA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that Russian athletes with any doping history will not be allowed to compete in Rio, even if they have served a penalty. Here's a look at some of the drug-tainted athletes from other countries, who meanwhile will be able to take their place in Rio: Tyson Gay The American sprinter tested positive for a banned substance in May 2013. Gay admitted doping, but blamed it on an unspecified third party. He was stripped of his silver medal from the London 2012 Games and banned until June 2014, but is chasing Olympic glory this summer. Justin Gatlin The 2004 Athens gold medalist has twice served bans after testing positive for a banned substance. In 2001 he was suspended for two years, later reduced to one year on appeal, while in 2006, he incurred a four-year ban. Gatlin returned to the track in 2010, and in June 2012 recorded a time of 9.80s - the fastest-ever time for a man over the age of 30. Marin Cilic The Croatian tennis star was banned in 2013 after traces of Nikethamide were found in a urine test. Cilic argued someone from his team bought Coramine glucose tablets at a pharmacy and as a result an independent tribunal found that he did not intend to enhance his performance. The suspension ran until February 2014 and he returned to the game to claim the US Open title the same year. Yelyzaveta Bryzgina The Ukrainian sprinter served a two-year doping ban for steroid abuse from 2013 to 2015, but has since returned to action and will compete in Rio. Sun Yang In May 2014 Yang tested positive for the banned stimulant Trimetazidine and was banned for just three months by the Chinese Swimming Association. He will defend his 400m and 1500m freestyle titles in Rio. Michael Phelps The legendary American swimmer was photographed smoking marijuana in 2009 and subsequently banned for three months. He came out of retirement in 2014 and has since qualified to compete in Rio. Yohan Blake The Jamaican sprinter was once touted as the biggest threat to Usain Bolt, but a positive test ahead of the 2009 World Championships halted his progress. He served a three-month ban and will compete in Rio, but is unlikely to threaten the big guns in Brazil.

Russian swimmers Morozov and Lobintsev appeal Rio ban — RT Sport rt.com 2016-08-01 00:01 www.rt.com

7 Fire Faith and suspend Hlaudi‚ DA urges ANC (0.01/2) “The summoning of Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and the SABC board to Luthuli House will not solve the public broadcaster's problems‚” said the DA’s Phumzile Van Damme. “It is likely to result in another whitewash as evidenced by Gwede Mantashe's ‘Gupta probe’. “If the ANC is serious about fixing problems at the SABC‚ it would have at its press conference yesterday‚ called on the government to take steps that would set the SABC on a path to recovery.” Van Damme noted too that the “board does not report to Luthuli House‚ it accounts to Parliament‚ and their summoning to Luthuli House constitutes an infringement on the principle of the separation of party and state”. She said her party had complied a list of “16 things to set the SABC on a path to recovery”: - Suspend COO‚ Hlaudi Motsoeneng‚ and institute an independent and impartial disciplinary inquiry into his fitness to hold office; - Suspend the SABC’s non-executive board members and chairperson Mbulayeni Maguvhe for failing in their duties to hold the SABC’s management accountable; - Suspended acting CEO‚ and CFO of the SABC‚ James Aguma for providing financial backing for Motsoeneng’s censorship project; - Drop the disciplinary charges against the SABC staffers suspended for speaking out against Motsoeneng; - Advertise the positions of SABC COO and CFO requiring suitably qualified and impartial broadcasting professionals to head the SABC; - Allow the Portfolio Committee on Communications to interview candidates to serve as an interim board until a new board is appointed; - Provide full disclosure for the reasons for the suspension of SABC CEO Frans Matlala in November 2015; - Reverse the approval of the SABC’s revised editorial policy - which gives SABC COO total control over the public broadcaster - and conduct public consultation; - Drop the Supreme Court of Appeal petition appealing the Western Cape High Court’s decision that found that Motsoeneng’s appointment as COO was irrational and unlawful and thus set it aside; - Implement the remedial action required by the public protector; - Reverse the ban on the airing of footage of violent protests; - Reverse the ban on the reading of newspaper headlines on SABC radio and TV stations; - Reverse the canning of “The Editors” on SAFM; - Reverse the canning of “Kommentaar” on RSG; - Commit to providing equitable and fair coverage of all political parties on SABC stations ahead of the local government election; and - Fire Faith Muthambi for failing to conduct proper oversight over the SABC. Failure to implement these would mean that the words of Jackson Mthembu‚ who held Tuesday’s ANC briefing “will be nothing but hot air”‚ Van Damme said. “The ANC’s sudden awakening to the chaos at the SABC is bizarre and should be met with much scepticism considering they are on record backing Motsoeneng and much of his censorship. “Motsoeneng is because of the ANC.”

DA picket to get Jackson Mthembu ‘to walk the talk’ on SABC timeslive.co.za 2016-08-01 00:01 TMG Digital www.timeslive.co.za

8 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

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9 'The days of apartheid are gone' – Pitso Mosimane Downs beat Zamalek 1-0 at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night to confirm themselves winners of the 2016 Caf Champions League’s Group B and reach the semifinals. This follows Orlando Pirates having reached the finals of the 2013 Champions League and 2015 Caf Confederation Cup in an unprecedented period of success for South African clubs in continental football. Pirates’ exploits have ensured South Africa enough points to move up to sixth on the Caf rankings that determine how many teams a country can enter in continental club competitions. Sundowns have contributed three more points reaching these semis. Mosimane‚ though‚ said it is unfair for some SA clubs to have to carry the baton while others – notably Bidvest Wits in the past two seasons‚ and Ajax Cape Town last season – effectively throw matches to avoid the cost and demand of playing in Africa. “All I know is that Orlando Pirates have done South Africa a favour by reaching continental semifinals and going further‚” Mosimane said. “And I’m happy that we are also now contributing and giving back‚ and making sure that we have two places for the Champions League and two for the Confederation Cup. “But it’s not nice. We work so hard that South African teams have places in these competitions and then some people don’t take it seriously. They say‚ ‘We don’t care about this’. “Sometimes you have clubs who really want to take these competitions seriously‚ like Platinum Stars. They really want it. They are so happy to be part of it. “And it’s not only good for us [the clubs]‚ it’s good for Bafana and the country. “It’s beautiful. We need to play in this space. We’ve been away from this space for too long. So it’s good when the real people look at it properly and take it seriously. “Because sometimes teams take 11 players with two substitutes.” Mosimane hit out at clubs’ complaints of the expense of playing in continental competition. “I think they look more at the financial side‚ to say‚ ‘Why should we spend money to go there’. But the SA teams who play in the Champions League are well sponsored. They really are‚” the former Bafana Bafana coach said. “There is no need. Our teams are well sponsored. We’ve got millions in sponsorship to be able to go there. “I mean‚ Zesco United – Zesco‚ we loaned them players at Sundowns. And they don’t even pay loan fees. But they keep going in Africa. How do they go? “I mean how much is a player at Zesco earning? Even Asec? But they keep going. “So it’s the mentality‚ it’s the culture. I don’t know – maybe we should blame apartheid for having been out of the continent for so long. But the days of apartheid are gone – let’s be honest.” Zambia’s Zesco United are in second place in Group A of this year’s Champions League‚ and Ivory Coast club Asec Abidjan in third. Sundowns have won all three matches in Group B‚ having also beating Nigerians Enyimba 2-1 at home and Zamalek by the same scoreline in Cairo. They won a fourth against ES Setif (2-0)‚ who were subsequently expelled for fan violence in the match in Algeria‚ reducing the group to three teams. Downs‚ on an unassailable nine points‚ will win Group B‚ ensuring a crucial home second leg match in the semifinal. - TMG Digital

2016-08-01 00:01 Marc Strydom www.timeslive.co.za

10 Majority of Germans don’t believe Merkel will handle refugee crisis The findings came in a recent poll, which was carried out by the YouGov market research firm between July 26 and July 29 among 1017 German citizens, according to the German media, which saw the results of the survey. The question put to the public was: “What is your attitude to Merkel’s statement ‘We can do it’ which she said several times in relation to the high number of refugees and the need to accept them in Germany?” READ MORE: 'Germany should send back foreigners to save lives, stop appeasing Islamists' – Bavarian MP to RT At least 66 percent of the respondents said that they do not agree with the chancellor’s policy towards refugees, while some 27 percent support Merkel, the survey said. According to YouGov these are the worst results since August 31, 2015, when 51 percent disapproved of the Chancellor’s policy. Merkel has been under fire after Tuesday’s speech when she said she will still stick to an open door policy for refugees. She added that Germany is still “safe,” despite the recent deadly attacks, most of which were committed by migrants. READ MORE: ‘She declared war on own people’: Merkel vows to stick to open door policy, faces online uproar The chancellor made it clear there will be no U-turn in the state’s policies regarding migrants. Dealing with the flood of refugees is a “historic task” Merkel said, while she reiterated that Germany “will make it.” She also stressed that “lot’s has already been done,” echoing arguments she had made in previous speeches. She defended her welcoming policy towards refugees on Thursday, saying that Germany “will give asylum to those who are politically persecuted and we will give protection to those who flee war and expulsion according to the Geneva Refugee Convention.” Germans quickly hit back at Merkel’s “we can make it” line by posting statements such as “unfortunately we cannot ask the victims of the recent attacks whether they see it exactly the same way. " On Friday the head of the Green Party Cem Ozdemir said that he feels “ashamed” due to “the failure of the world community, of Europe and above all of Germany" to resolve the refugee crisis. Ozdemir believes bringing peace to war zones is crucial in this respect. He mentioned Aleppo, where civilians have been trapped. “This is an unimaginable misery - and the world barely takes any notice. Angela Merkel is completely ignoring this and other humanitarian catastrophes,” he told the Funk Media Group, as cited by the Local. Frauke Petry, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which strongly rejects the refugee inflow into Germany, also criticized Merkel’s policy towards migrants. “…Stop repeating ‘we’ll manage it’ and finally admit your mistake,” she said. READ MORE: Rising fear of terrorism pushes Europeans to rethink approach to right-wing parties Germany has been recently on high alert following five deadly assaults in recent weeks. Three were committed by asylum seekers, and two of them are being investigated for links to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISSI/ISIL).

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11 ANC confident it will be victorious on August 3 "We are going to maintain all the municipalities that we are in charge of and we will also win Midvaal [municipality] here in Gauteng [and] Western Cape as we never go into a battle with an intention to lose‚" the ANC's elections head‚ Nomvula Mokonyane‚ said on Sunday. She was being interviewed live on eNCA television news ahead of the ANC’s final national Siyanqoba rally being held at the Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. "Every vote counts and we are going to go out [after the rally] and do door-to-door campaigns highly charged to make sure that come August 3‚ every voter goes to vote first thing in the morning and vote the ANC‚" said Mokonyane. Starting with special votes on Monday‚ Mokonyane - who is also the Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation - said despite unprecedented protests over the ANC’s candidates’ list which also led to the killing of candidates‚ the ANC will emerge victorious. "The ANC has been able to deal with those realities of loss of life that was not supposed to have happened‚ destruction of property‚ our tedious process of selection of candidates… But yes‚ we have turned the tides. "As we speak‚ Tshwane is in our hands. In KwaZulu-Natal‚ we refuse to be disrupted by those who think the ANC will be scared. We are saying‚ on behalf of those who died having availed themselves to serve the ANC‚ we will win triumphantly in KwaZulu-Natal.” Thousands of ANC members took their frustrations to the streets as well as to the ruling party's headquarters‚ Luthuli House‚ after the party's national list committee announced their candidates for the local government elections. Violence in President Jacob Zuma's home province also continued unabated resulting in at least 13 candidates being killed.

2016-08-01 00:01 Neo Goba www.timeslive.co.za

12 90yo woman killed at nursing home in S. Carolina’s first fatal alligator attack — RT America The death of Bonnie Walker, 90, was accidental and caused by “multiple sharp and blunt force injuries,” the Charleston County Coroner’s Office ruled. “The injures are consistent with those which could be inflicted by an alligator and our investigation has confirmed that an alligator was involved in the decedent’s death,” Coroner Rae Wooten said. Officials from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced they conducted a necropsy on the alligator and confirmed the creature was involved in Walker’s death, according the Post and Courier . In the early hours of Wednesday, the woman was reported missing from the Brookdale Senior Living Center. Her body was recovered three hours later in a retention pond behind the site. Robert McCullough, spokesperson for DNR, said the death was the first time an incident related to an alligator in the state had turned fatal. “It’s the first one as far as we’ve been keeping records,” McCullough said. Officials believe Walker slipped and fell down an embankment before landing in the water, which attracted the attention of the alligator. Meanwhile Florida has had 23 fatal alligator attacks in the last 68 years, the Courier reports, including the recent death of a 2-year-old boy outside Disney World in June. READ MO RE: Gator attacks 2yo boy & drags him into water near Disney’s Orlando resort

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13 The reason Black Coffee was released from Spring Fiesta Fans were looking forward to seeing the globe-trotting DJ in action but were disappointed to learn that he has been removed from the event's line-up. The festival's organisers released a joint statement with Black Coffee on Thursday announcing the decision, saying that they had chosen to release him from the line-up in order for him to chase an "unforeseen prestigious" career opportunity. The festival said that after discussions with the DJ's camp, "it was disclosed that an unforeseen prestigious and vitally pivotal career opportunity had been presented to Black Coffee. One which unfortunately made it impossible for Black Coffee to honour his performance commitment to Spring Fiesta on Saturday the 1st of October. " Organisers admit that at first they though that the request was a bit selfish but later realised that Black Coffee now belongs to the whole world. "Spring Fiesta fully supports and has encouraged Black Coffee to accept and embrace this unique opportunity which we believe will be seminal in further advancing and cementing his legacy on the global stage. To this end, we have made the decision to release Black Coffee from his scheduled performance at Spring Fiesta 2016," Festival Director Ricardo da Costa said in the statement. There has been no word yet on what the opportunity is but Black Coffee has thanked fans for understanding and has hinted at a return to the festival in 2017. "I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to return to Spring Fiesta in 2017 to once again perform for all of my incredible South African fans," he added. But wipe your tears, Black Coffee fans, your hero will still be a part of the festival's "Road To Spring Fiesta" campaign in the lead up to the main event.

2016-08-01 00:01 TMG Entertainment www.timeslive.co.za

14 Dignitaries arrive in Mthatha for opening of revamped Madiba Museum When the 2017 Hyundai Genesis G80 goes on sale this fall it will do so as a car with more passenger space than a Mercedes E Class, more horsepower than a Cadillac CTS and with a raft of active safety systems as standard that even Volvo S90 drivers are offered as...

2016-08-01 00:01 Sikho Ntshobane www.timeslive.co.za

15 Transfer-listed Xulu‚ Manqele‚ Mthembu set for Chiefs first team return Chiefs announced a list of 20 players whose contracts would not be renewed‚ would be released‚ or put on transfer at the end of last season’s trophyless campaign where Amakhosi finished in fifth place. The three transfer-listed players – strikers Edward Manqele and Siphelele Mthembu‚ and defender Siyanda Xulu – have remained training with the squad. Motaung said being put on transfer can at times act as a metaphorical kick up the rear end for a player. “We haven’t received any offers for them. But obviously they’re part of the squad‚ like we said. And they’re part of the team‚” said Motaung. “And I think also sometimes putting players on transfer can shake them up a bit. Because they understood what the reason was for putting them on transfer. “It was for them to get an opportunity to play. But I think with the changes that have been made – and now they’ve got another lifeline – their attitude has been positive so far in camp. “And they are showing positive signs as well‚ with the change of attitudes and the energy that they have brought in. So I think they still have a lifeline to prove themselves. “For us it’s to get these guys to play football. It’s not about personal issues or anything. It’s more about them coming into Chiefs‚ wearing that jersey and competing. “And if we feel that the player is not giving us that much obviously we’ll put them on transfer just because we need them to go out there and compete as well‚ or get another opportunity.” All three players are available‚ and have been part of the voting‚ for Saturday’s preseason Carling Black Label Cup‚ where Chiefs meet Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. - TMG Digital

2016-08-01 00:01 Marc Strydom www.timeslive.co.za

16 Majority of Britons back PM May on launching nuke attack that would kill 100,000 — RT UK The British Prime Minister May said she would use the UK’s nuclear arsenal in response to a nuclear attack by a foreign nation, as she was promoting the renewal of the Trident missile system in Parliament. She argued that threats to the UK from such countries as Russia and North Korea "remain very real. " May’s attitude was overwhelmingly supported by two-thirds of Britons polled by YouGov on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only 19 percent said she was wrong to say what she did. Sixty-six percent of respondents said they would support a nuclear retaliation while 59 percent said they would personally launch one, if they were in May’s position. In a similar poll in October 2015, 37 percent of those asked said they would push the nuclear button if Britain happened to be under attack and 38 percent said they would not. The poll however did not specify whether the attacking nation had used nuclear weapons. May is the first British PM since the Cold War who chose to give a direct answer to the hypothetical nuclear button question rather than avoid it. Trident missiles were bought from the US under PM Margaret Thatcher’s government, which wanted a national nuclear arsenal as deterrent against Soviet Union. READ MORE: BBC’s WWIII: New show peddles ‘Putin’s invasion’ & nuclear attack on UK In February, the BBC showed a mockumentary film about a group of government advisors, who have to tackle an escalating conflict with Russia. The film ends with the US and Russia exchanging tactical nuclear strikes and a Russian nuclear missile on its path towards London. The advisors remain split on whether to attack Russian cities in retaliation.

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17 Plenty of cash, not enough competent people in municipalities: Pravin Gordhan Business leaders had told Gordhan of their frustrations with municipalities who struggle to deliver basic services. Gordhan said there was money to help municipalities deliver the services‚ but there was a shortage of capable people who could ensure the funds are spent prudently‚ such as engineers and financial managers. “Over the last few years‚ we have created a certain environment where certain minimum competency tests need to be passed. Many have actually passed that hurdle‚ but there is still a lot to do‚” he said. “Building proper institutions at a municipal level is obviously a generations- long process. But if each generation does the right thing‚ then we will build a more solid foundation for the next one.” Gordhan had earlier told the chamber that South Africa faced “no shortage of money in the system‚ but there is a shortage of implementation capacity to get things done”. “Our focus needs to be not just talking‚ but implementing our plans; implementation of plans and programmes with the money that we currently have in the system‚” he said. He urged the business community to find solutions to the tough economic conditions and not use easy solutions such as retrenchments to address challenges. “You and ourselves need to do as much as we can to keep as many workers as possible. Labour and government need to make sure that we develop the right plans to make sure that we do not increase the number of unemployed people in South Africa‚” Gordhan said. He said that “Team South Africa” had worked hard to make sure that it keeps the country's credit rating just above junk status in the first six months of the 2016. The bigger challenge would be to provide “concrete: initiatives that would show that the promise made to agencies in the first half of the year were been delivered on in the second half.

2016-08-01 00:01 Penwell Dlamini www.timeslive.co.za

18 RT visits Erdogan’s self-exiled arch-nemesis Fethullah Gulen at his US estate — RT News Reporter Caleb Maupin and an RT America crew were invited to visit Gulen at his estate in rural Pennsylvania. Although the renowned Turkish cleric did not wish to speak to the press, he made it clear that he hasn’t left his highly secured American home, despite Ankara’s suggestions he might be on the run. Immediately following the failed coup attempt on the night of July 15, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed Gulen and his supporters for attempting to seize power in Turkey. Erdogan has demanded the cleric’s arrest and extradition from the US, but Washington has repeatedly responded by saying it needs clear evidence of a link between Gulen and the attempted coup before it will consider extraditing him. READ MORE: Turkey-US ties will suffer unless Gulen extradited, foreign minister says Turkish officials have previously suggested that the moderate Islamic preacher might have already left North America and could be on the run, mentioning Australia, Mexico and South Africa as possible refuges. “ We know that he could have left for a number of other countries ,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told CNN Turk earlier this week, and Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozda has suggested to Haberturk TV that Gulen could have fled the US. Born in 1941, Fethullah Gulen had become a popular preacher in Turkey before a military coup in the 1980s. Afterwards, he resigned his post as cleric and founded the Hizmet movement, which is considered by its supporters to be a modern face of Islam. As then-president-to-be Erdogan rose in Turkish politics, Gulen and his movement firmly supported the future PM who would later become the state’s leader. Gulen left his native country for the US in 1999 and has not returned. His supporters in Turkey were accused of recording and leaking incriminating conversations involving the president, his relatives, and other top officials in 2013 and 2014. Gulen was then accused of orchestrating a coup. He now faces a potential life sentence in Turkey.

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19 The stats favour the Lions in their Super Rugby semifinal‚ but… The Highlanders‚ defending champions‚ generally find a way to win even though the stats suggest they shouldn’t win as much as they do. Take their handling errors as an example. They have a competition high one error per six carries. That translates to turnover ball and that’s a part of the game the Lions thrive on. They are Super Rugby’s leaders in turnovers‚ making one for every 11 tackles. But somehow the Highlanders are able to overcome their mistakes better than most because they have the best defence in the competition. They scramble brilliantly and they have the most prolific kicking game in the tournament as well. Often their handling errors are not in critical defensive zones on the field because they tend to only start playing “running” rugby when they are on their opponents’ territory. Handling errors are one thing‚ but where they occur is even more critical. But the Lions are a much more confident team since their last meeting‚ which the South African pacesetters lost 34-15 in Dunedin against a Highlanders side that took every chance that came their way that weekend. Given the tough travel schedule the Highlanders have endured in the past month – Dunedin-Port Elizabeth-Buenos Aires-Dunedin-Canberra- Johannesburg – the Lions must be feeling confident of turning the screw in the final quarter of the match again‚ just like they did against the Crusaders last weekend. And just as they did in the quarterfinal the Lions will need to make a fast start‚ defend well when they don’t have the ball‚ handle the Highlanders’ kicking threat and don’t allow their pack to gain parity. Faf de Klerk vs Aaron Smith – The All Black is without doubt the world’s best halfback at the moment. Smith’s crisp service is peerless and his ability to read the game and take exactly the right option is what marks him as a great. De Klerk will have to be at his scrappy best‚ harassing Smith into poor decisions. The Lions pack can give their little scrumhalf an advantage here by dominating the tight loose. Jaco Kriel vs James Lentjes – Little is known about the Highlanders openside‚ but the fact that he has been selected to start suggests he has the ability to compete with Kriel in the battle on the ground. The Lions and Springbok flank is a master pilferer with 15 turnovers won this year. Kriel is also a prolific ball carrier with 134 carries this season and 15 of them have been converted to clean breaks. Ruan Combrinck vs Waisake Naholo – The two wings are unlikely to directly compete‚ but are gamebreakers and essential attacking weapons. Comparing their stats is tricky because Naholo has played fewer than half the minutes Combrinck has in 2016‚ yet still managed to score seven tries. Combrinck has touched down eight times‚ but it’s his work off the ball that creates chances for his teammates. Combrinck has made 28 clean breaks‚ just two fewer than tournament leader Johnny McNichol. Franco Mostert vs Tom Franklin – Mostert is a tireless ball-carrier for the Lions and vital to putting them on the front foot. It’s a role Franklin performs well for the Highlanders as well. Both are valuable sources of lineout ball but Mostert is that little bit more efficient in terms of steals. He’s nicked four off opponents this season compared to Franklin’s one.

2016-08-01 00:01 Craig Ray www.timeslive.co.za

20 Cech trusts Wenger to buy right players for Arsenal tilt Wenger has made three additions to his squad so far in the close season, bringing in midfielder Granit Xhaka, defender Rob Holding and striker Takuma Asano, and, according to media reports, is actively looking for another forward. "I think you need to buy players you need, you need to buy players that will improve the team and not to buy players just for buying. That's the philosophy of the club," Cech told British media. "I've been here since last season and you can see that every time we bring in a player, it's a player we need, and the manager believes he improves the team. "There is a core of the players who have been at Arsenal for years, and they know that is an advantage as well. People get to know each other, how to play together. " Leicester's Jamie Vardy has already spurned the advances of the north London club in favour of extending his stay at the King Power Stadium, while Olympique Lyonnais said they rejected a 29 million pound ($38.27 million) bid for Alexandre Lacazette. However, Per Mertesacker's injury, which will see the centre back miss several months, is likely to force Wenger to begin the search for another defender, with media reports touting Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi as a possible target. Arsenal begin their new campaign on August 14, when they host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

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21 21 20 Russian high-profile organizations attacked by spy malware in coordinated op – FSB — RT News “The IT assets of government offices, scientific and military organizations, defense companies and other parts of the nation’s crucial infrastructure were infected,” the FSB said in a statement as cited by the Russian media. The security agency said that all the cases are linked and appear to be part of a well-coordinated attack requiring considerable expertise. The coding of the malware and vectors of attack are similar to those used in previous cyber-offensive operations against targets in Russia and other nations, the report stated. “The advanced software was tailored for each target individually based on unique characteristic of the computer under attack,” the report said. The malware could be used to monitor internet traffic, take screenshots, secretly take recordings with an infected computer’s camera or microphone, log keyboard strokes and conduct other forms of surveillance, the FSB said. The agency did not specify which party it suspects to be behind the reported cyber espionage or whether it was sponsored by any foreign government. Kaspersky Lab, a Russian computer security company, said that it is investigating the activities of a “powerful cyber gang” that has targeted Russian organizations. “We need some time to confirm the data in our possession. After that we’ll be ready to share the results of our inquiry,” Kaspersky Lab’s press-service said. The report comes shortly after the US media accused Russia of hacking the DNC, claiming that the Kremlin wants to influence the outcome of the November presidential election. When asked about the allegations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he would not comment because he did not want to swear.

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22 Russia sends military planes, biohazard troops to fight Siberian anthrax outbreak — RT News The Russian Air Force is surveying the area in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area affected by the anthrax outbreak in preparation for the deployment of biohazard troops. Transport planes have delivered 200 personnel, some 30 all-terrain vehicles and all the necessary supplies for the decontamination mission, which is mostly disposing of carcasses of animals killed by the lethal disease, to the region’s capital Salekhard. The response comes after anthrax was confirmed to be the cause of death of some of 1,500 reindeer, who died in Yamal over the past weeks. The governor declared a state of emergency on Monday, when numerous reports of the mass deaths of livestock started to surface. READ MORE: Anthrax infection found in Wiltshire cow The affected area was quarantined and 12 families of reindeer herders were evacuated. Of the 63 people 40, mostly children, were sent to hospital for preventive treatment. Anthrax can be lethal in roughly a quarter of patients unless treated with antibiotics, but is rarely fatal under proper medical supervision. So far none of the patients have contracted the disease. The mass vaccination of both people and animals that are at high risk of infection was ordered in the area. The neighboring Tyumen region sent health specialists to Yamal to speed up the vaccination effort. As of Friday, all reindeer have been vaccinated and the veterinarians had switched to other animals, the governor’s office said. The biggest challenge the operation is facing is logistics. Yamal is Russia’s fifth-largest region, with an area comparable to Turkey and bigger than the US state of Texas. Half of the region is above the Arctic Circle while the area is mainly made up of permafrost planes, cold swamps and taiga forests. This is the first outbreak of anthrax in Yamal since 1941 and is likely to have been caused by an extraordinary heat wave. The temperature average for July is around 17 degrees Celsius. However, this month, the temperature has climbed to as high as 35 degrees. A number of the reindeer have died from overheating, rather than from anthrax. It is believed the extreme heat melted part of the permafrost where a reindeer was buried after dying from the disease over 70 years ago and anthrax was subsequently released into the atmosphere. Anthrax bacteria can lay dormant for decades or even centuries in spore form while retaining viability. The spores are very difficult to eradicate and are more dangerous when inhaled compared to infecting the skin, which gave anthrax a prominent place in history as a bioweapon. One of the most famous cases of anthrax being used as a biological weapon came in the US in 2011 during a series of letter attacks, which killed give people and infected another 17 people.

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23 Brazilian drug lord busted after turning prison cell into luxury suite — RT News The VIP suite belonged to Jarvis Chimenes Pavao, a convicted Brazilian drug lord, considered one of South America's most dangerous narcotics traffickers. He had been serving an eight-year sentence for money laundering since 2009 at the Tacumbu prison in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay. Police discovered the luxurious cell on Tuesday night at almost the same time, as a bomb was uncovered inside the prison. It is believed that the drug baron wanted to create a diversion by detonating the device, in order to allow him to escape. Chimenes Pavao was due to be released in 2017, but it is alleged he feared being extradited back to Brazil where he would face extra charges, hence his desire to break out of jail. During his time behind bars, he certainly lived in luxury. The three-room cell had a bathroom, a kitchen and even a conference room. It also had air conditioning, stylishly tiled walls, luxurious furniture and a library. Chimenes Pavao also enjoyed his big DVD collection, which he liked to watch on big-screen plasma TV. The drug lord apparently loved watching films about other famous drug lords as the full collection of "Pablo Escobar” TV series was found in his cell. Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord and trafficker in 1990s. Known as "The King of Cocaine" , Escobar was considered the wealthiest criminal in history and one of the richest men in the world. Following the scandalous discovery, Chimenes Pavao was transferred to a cell in a police special operations unit. It’s not clear what conditions he is having to put up with there. His lawyer, Laura Acasuso was quick to tell reporters that high-ranking officials were aware of the privileges that the drug lord had access to. "Six or seven justice ministers and six or seven prison directors" took bribes from Chimenes Pavao, she said. The Justice Minister Carla Bacigalupo was subsequently removed from her post and her replacement, Ever Martinez, promised to destroy the cell. "We're going to demolish Chimenes Pavao's cell and take action against the prison directors who allowed this inmate to enjoy these privileges," he said. However, the criminal’s lawyer says that the drug lord contributed to the renovation of the prison and paid for lodgings for prison directors and toilets for the guards. He even renovated the prison library and improved the cooks' salaries, he added. Some inmates were also disappointed by the fact Chimenes Pavao was removed from the prison, as the drug lord has always been very generous. "He was the most loved man in this prison," one prisoner, Antonio Gonzalez told AFP. "I don't know what's going to become of us without him," another inmate said on condition of anonymity. He added that the drug lord paid for a football pitch and chapel at the prison and even employed bodyguards among the prisoners.

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24 Turkish prosecutor claims CIA, FBI trained coup plotters — RT News The indictment, prepared by the Edirne Public Prosecutor’s office and accepted by the local Second Heavy Penal Court, seeks the harshest possible punishment for 43 suspects that have allegedly been linked to the failed coup attempt on July 15, including the coup’s supposed mastermind, Fethullah Gulen, the arch-nemesis of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The prosecutor said on Thursday that members of what it describes as “the Fethullah Terrorist Organization” were trained by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “The CIA and FBI provided training in several subjects to the cadre raised in the culture centers belonging to the Gulen movement. The operations carried out by prosecutors and security officials during the Dec. 17 process can be taken as a good example of this,” the document says, referring to a high profile corruption probe that targeted senior government officials between December 17 and December 25 of 2013, as reported by the Turkish Hurriyet daily. The investigation affected many officials linked to the Turkish Cabinet, which was headed by Recep Tayyip Erdogan at that time. Erdogan, who is now Turkey’s president, called it “a judicial coup” attempt, while accusing Gulen and his movement of orchestrating it with the help of some “foreign forces.” The indictment states that Gulen loyalists received US training and infiltrated judicial and security institutions. “This [failed coup] attempt aimed to weaken the state with all its institutions by getting rid of the government completely. Those in the Gulen movement who work in the judicial and security institutions and who received the aforementioned training, took on this task and moved into action,” the document says, as quoted by the Anadolu news agency. It adds that some other foreign secret services were also involved in training the coup plotters, according to the Turkish Yeni Safak newspaper. Relations between Washington and Ankara soured following the foiled coup attempt on July 15. Some Turkish media and even government officials, including the labor minister, have claimed that the US was somehow involved, despite an outright denial from the US. Immediately after the failed coup attempt, the Turkish government criticized the US for providing safe haven for Gulen, saying that a country that harbors “the coup planner ” is “no friend” to Turkey. Ankara has also repeatedly demanded that the US extradite Gulen to Turkey, while Washington has maintained that Turkey must first file a formal extradition request and provide solid proof of his involvement in the coup. On July 25, Turkey’s foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said that Turkey- US ties could suffer unless Washington extradites Gulen. On Friday, Erdogan once again slammed the US for harboring Gulen, who lives in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania, and demanded his extradition. He also lashed out at the head of US Central Command, General Joseph Votel, who has criticized the detention of thousands of Turkish military personnel in the aftermath of the coup attempt and said that some of the military figures that the US had been working with are now in jail. READ MORE: ‘Traitor cemetery,’ ‘birthplace toilet’ & other unconventional retaliation after failed Turkey coup “It is not up to you to make that decision. Who are you? Know your place...” Erdogan said, as quoted by AP. “Instead of thanking this nation that quashed the coup in the name of democracy, on the contrary you are taking sides with the coup-plotters,” he added, stressing that “the coup plotter is in your country anyway” and “you [the US] can never convince my people otherwise.” On Friday, general Votel rejected Turkey’s claims. “Any reporting that I had anything to do with the recent unsuccessful coup attempt in Turkey is unfortunate and completely inaccurate,” Votel said, according to the statement from US Central Command. Votel added that “Turkey has been an extraordinary and vital partner in the region for many years.” On July 25, Yeni Safak claimed that retired US Army General John F. Campbell, the former commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, was behind the foiled coup attempt. Campbell reportedly sent more than $ 2 billion in transactions to Turkey via Nigeria in order to distribute it among the pro-coup military. He has also been accused of managing the soldiers involved in the rebellion, the daily said, citing sources close to the investigation. Washington later dismissed the allegations against the general, with White House press secretary Josh Earnest calling them unsubstantiated. The US dismissed claims that it was complicit in the Turkish coup attempt as “utterly false and harmful” after Ankara declared that any state standing by US-based cleric Gulen an enemy. On July 19, US ambassador John Bass even went on CNN Turk to dismiss the accusations against the US. “The United States government did not direct, support or know about the coup [attempt] before it happened or until it was underway,” he said at that time. READ MORE: Turkey-US ties will suffer unless Gulen extradited, foreign minister says Relations between the two countries have also been strained by the situation at NATO’s Incirlik air base in Turkey, which stores US tactical nuclear weapons and is being used by Washington in its campaign against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in neighboring Syria and Iraq. About 1,000 people gathered at the base on Thursday in an anti-US protest to demand the closure of the facility. Turkish prosecutors and police have conducted searches at the base, and its commander, General Bekir Ercan Van, has been arrested along with more than a dozen lower ranking officers on charges of complicity in the attempted coup. According to Turkish officials, 270 people were killed in the July 15 uprising against President Erdogan, including 24 plotters. More than 18,000 people have been detained since the foiled coup attempt, Turkish Interior Minister Efkana Ala announced recently. Over 45,000 members of the army, judiciary, police, and media, as well as civil servants, have been fired.

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25 Warning that not all winners live happily ever after as man claims R87 million lottery jackpot eNCA reported on Thursday that Lottery operator Ithuba had validated the ticket held by the man from Limpopo. The winning ticket‚ purchased for R20 at a filling station in Mokopane‚ is reported to be the fourth-biggest cash prize in the history of the lottery. Businessman John Mphosi‚ the national lottery retailer who sold the winning ticket mere hours before the draw‚ told The Times newspaper that he and his staff had fielded dozens of phone calls from people who believed they were the jackpot winner. Counsellor Vaughn Grantham cautioned that winning a lump sum of money could be traumatic and encouraged jackpot winners to seek counselling. Counselling is offered to jackpot winners to help them cope with the stress that comes with their newfound celebrity status - but history has shown that not all winners live happily ever after. South Africa’s first mega- jackpot lottery winner 16 years ago‚ who pocketed almost R14-million‚ ran up a string of debts five years ago. Batsirayi Mupfawi‚ who worked for 15 years as a chauffeur for golfer Ernie Els’ manager Nick Frangos‚ won a fortune on April 8‚ 2000 after spending R5 on a lottery ticket‚ reported the Sunday Times. He bought himself a R1.6-million home and treated his family to a holiday in Disneyland. While running his own cross-border trucking company five years ago‚ he accumulated a string of debts and one of his flats was auctioned. But‚ he said at the time‚ he was better off than some lottery winners whose windfall ended in tears. “I have read so many stories about Lotto winners who died early‚” he said. Lottery winners famous for their misfortune‚ reported the Sunday Times‚ have included: - Jason Canterbury‚ from the Cape Flats‚ who won R6.7-million in the lottery in 2003 at the age of 18. Three years ago‚ he was sentenced to 28 years in jail for murder after turning to drugs and crime to support his lifestyle after his winnings evaporated; - William Post‚ who won more than R780-million in a US draw in 1998‚ only to end up living on a social grant after relatives siphoned away his windfall‚ hired a hit man to kill him and then sued him; and - Jeffrey Dampier‚ who died after his 1986 US win of R134-million. His sister-in-law‚ who had hoped to inherit his windfall‚ was sentenced to life in prison for his murder.

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26 26 SABC board chair stung by ANC’s scathing criticism Professor Mbulaheni Maguvhe‚ chairman of the SABC board‚ accused the African National Congress’ (ANC) Jackson Mthembu - who on Tuesday said SABC managers had undermined the Constitution and changed policy without consultation – of launching a personal attack on chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Maguvhe said in a statement‚ responding to Mthembu’s scathing criticism: “It is unfortunate that the statement made by the chairperson of the subcommittee on communications of the ANC‚ Jackson Mthembu has resulted into a personal attack that suggests that Motsoeneng makes all decisions alone.” Motsoeneng has been engulfed in controversy for allegedly running the broadcaster like a dictator‚ was accused of lying about not having a matric qualification and was at the receiving end of a highly critical report by the public protector‚ which recommended disciplinary action be taken against him. The Times reported on Wednesday that that the ANC – in an about-turn after having previously defended Motsoeneng – said there was a lack of leadership at the SABC and that heads would roll. Maguvhe‚ however‚ was adamant that the “strategies that the COO and his team have put in place‚ and sanctioned by the board have worked for the organisation”. “These political tugs of war by different political parties are diversionary and intended to defocus the corporation from its mandate. We need to reiterate that we will not make any decisions that are aimed at censoring the news.” He went as far as suggesting there was some form of conspiracy at play: “We are also aware of people with business interests who want to see the organisation collapse in order to seize its commercial assets.” Maguvhe praised SABC managers for “all the good achievements including the recent introduction of prioritising local content”. “Those who are stating that the SABC should reverse it local content policy‚ do not want the SABC as a public service broadcaster to empower our own artists and production houses‚” said Maguvhe. The SABC‚ he said‚ was not censoring the news. “It should be noted that the decision is not to censor any violent protests but not to glamorise the act of burning public property‚” he said. The Times quoted a senior ANC member as saying: “This chaos is affecting our election campaign and we can't allow it to continue. How can our people trust the election results when the public broadcaster is censoring news? This goes to the heart of what we fought for and Mthembu has the support of the majority on this. "

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27 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.

2016-08-01 00:01 Prof Ross www.timeslive.co.za

28 Police steps up security at Amsterdam airport after threat There is a strong police presence in and around Schiphol, the fifth busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger volume, the Dutch media reported, citing the local authorities. The city’s mayor, the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security and as Royal Military Constabulary, reportedly introduced the security measures. “Like the rest of the Netherlands there is extra vigilance at Schiphol. This also applies to other European airports. Additional measures are needed in some cases,” a spokesman for the Royal Military Police told Amstel Television 5. It’s not yet clear what kind of threat the authorities received and what exactly the police are searching for. The Algemeen Dagblad newspaper said that passengers have been also subjected to additional checks. Photos on social media showed long lines of passengers standing in and near the airport. A number of armed police officers could also be seen checking vehicles.

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29 NASA test legacy engine for future Mars missions — RT America The RS-25 engine E0528 adapted for the Space Launch System (SLS) was tested for a full 650 seconds at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi on Friday. The previous hot-fire test attempt two week ago was cut short due to a problem with the testing facility. The Friday re-test was not an exact repeat though. Previously known as the Space Shuttle Main Engine, the RS-25 was given upgraded controllers and control system, which require testing before the engine is given the green light for the SLS’s maiden flight in 2018. The new rocket will operate its engines in a mode different from that of the Space Shuttle. “During flight, the RS-25 engines will endure more heat, pressure and thrust on SLS than on the space shuttle. Four RS-25 engines will fly at the bottom of the SLS core stage with each operating at 109 percent power level, as opposed to three on the space shuttle operating at 104.5 percent power level,” said Jim Paulsen, vice president for NASA programs at Aerojet Rocketdyne. “The solid rocket booster motors will also be closer in position to the RS-25 engine cluster this time around, and the taller core stage will result in higher propellant inlet pressure on the engine system. All of this adds up to multiple ground tests to ensure astronaut safety,” he added. The test series for the E0528 is scheduled for August 18.

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30 Parliament hopes CCMA ruling will ‘close chapter of negative engagement’ with Nehawu The union had‚ in May‚ threatened to strike if Parliament’s presiding officers do not meets its demands on the payment of bonuses and what the union claims were the “unilateral” reductions in the performance ratings of some employees. In a statement on Monday‚ Parliament said the CCMA’s award stated “it is the legislative duty of the Secretary to Parliament to ensure that the resources of [Parliament] are used efficiently”. “In this regard the fact that [Parliament] as an institution had not achieved its overall targets which [it] found irreconcilable with performance achievements of 91 [percent] of its individual employees‚” the statement further quoted. The CCMA appeared to have accepted Parliament’s argument that the “review of the performance scores was a fair measure and done in accordance with its policies as a result of inconsistency between the performance of the institution based on audited results by the Auditor- General and the individual scores of the employees”. Parliament also noted that the CCMA found there was no “no evidence that [Parliament] had acted irrationally‚ capriciously or arbitrarily‚ with bias‚ malice or fraud or had failed to apply its mind or unfairly discriminated against the applicants when the scores were adjusted in order to achieve the approval of the Secretary to Parliament”. “The ruling by (the) CCMA is a thorough vindication of the position of Parliament in its submissions and public pronouncements. Parliament’s management acted in good faith in its engagement with employee issues. It also exposes the unreasonableness of the local branch of Nehawu and those that joined in the unfair condemnation of Parliament‚” it continued. “Parliament hopes that this ruling will close the current chapter of negative engagement and help solidify a commitment to work together in transforming the institution to offer an even more efficient support service to Parliament in discharging its constitutional responsibility.” The legislature has been beset with Nehawu actions‚ including what it alleged involved “targeted media” being “primed and invited into an internal meeting” which was disrupted in June. The union also occupied the chambers of the Parliament during an unprotected strike of nearly four weeks late last year. The union had said it intended “to begin…rolling mass action” in June‚ and the strike could extend beyond Parliament to the provincial legislatures.

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31 1 dead, 4 injured in separate shootings in downtown Austin, Texas A woman was pronounced dead at the scene and two women and one man were taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge, Captain Rick Rutledge of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services told AP. A fourth person was also injured but declined the option of having medical treatment, officials confirmed. Police Chief Brian Manley confirmed that the deceased is the woman in her 30s. Manley also said that two incidents were 'unrelated,' and there was no active shooter present. "It was a very chaotic scene," Manley said. "A lot of people running in different directions with all the gunshots coming out. " According to Manley, the suspect may be among those transported to hospitals. "We have multiple individuals, witnesses, that we are currently interviewing," Manley said. "We had one individual who was initially noted as a person of interest, however that person's status at this point is undetermined. " Multiple units have headed to 208 East 6th Street , the Austin-Travis County EMS said, as cited by KXAN news. Austin police subsequently reported that separate shootings had taken place in the same area. However both incidents are now under control. “We just literarily saw three people being shot in downtown Austin,” one local resident wrote on Instagram, after posting a video that showed the aftermath of the attack.

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32 Kaizer, Iron Duke show maturity He was addressing the unrest among United fans, the privileged millions who have little idea of what it is to have "a couple of years on the quiet side of success" (the last piece of silverware was the 2013 season-opening Community Shield). What a shot in the arm, then, for incumbent Louis van Gaal (who was tasked with righting Moyes' wrongs), to have Fergie, a demigod in European football and the man who was at the helm for 26-and-a-half years; the man who brought unprecedented success to the club, earning himself post- retirement statues, a stand at Old Trafford named after him and a series of business masterclasses at Harvard University, to fight in his corner. There aren't too many right now. It has been particularly refreshing, then, to see that our two biggest clubs - Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates - who have been overshadowed by Mamelodi Sundowns this season, take a more mature view of their current struggles than their restless followers. Kaizer Motaung could have listened to the outcry over Chiefs' two cup final defeats under coach Steve Komphela - and early exits from the CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup at the hands of Orlando Pirates - and axed Komphela less than 10 months into the job. With a lack of obvious candidates strong enough to assume the massive role of head coach at Naturena, Motaung would presumably have turned to club icon Doctor Khumalo to see out the rest of the season; like Ryan Giggs after Moyes' sacking. Giggs had the benefit of learning under Ferguson (who has mentioned that Giggs would have been his successor had he retired earlier) and carried on the philosophy the club has been known for for decades. Khumalo wouldn't have enjoyed a similar education, even though he has worked with Championship-winning Stuart Baxter. Motaung's statements this week were the absolute antithesis of the modern- day rhetoric about sacking coaches at the earliest possible opportunity. "Our supporters take it too far, instead of giving the coach time. In fact, when the team is not doing well that's when you want the supporters rallying behind them. "If you are a chairman of a club, you must act like a leader. A leader must not be lost with the crowd, otherwise the whole thing collapses," argued the boss. Of course the same stance does not apply to the country's prevailing political climate; ahem, Mr Gwede Mantashe. Nor did it apply to the impasse at Chelsea during the first third of the English Premier League, when Jose Mourinho seemed to be burning bridges with all and sundry at Stamford Bridge. Situations vary. Motaung acknowledged that Amakhosi will have to be content with playing bridesmaid this time around, and that the squad needs sprucing up, with a few of the players on the wrong side of 30. That's leadership. And as clueless as Van Gaal and United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward seem to be when it comes to recruitment policy, look at how the introduction of youngsters such as Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard et al, have brought some feel-good back to Old Trafford. The Iron Duke at Orlando Pirates appears to be taking a similar approach to the Kaizer, trusting Eric Tinkler to lay foundations for future success. One hopes this is a sign that people are finally using their brains rather than bowing to the howling of the fans.

2016-08-01 00:01 Andile Ndlovu www.timeslive.co.za

33 Webb: Sluggish Star ‘didn’t deserve to win’ vs SMB Even Star coach Jason Webb admitted he felt his team just wasn’t in it against San Miguel on Sunday. “We didn’t deserve to win today,” he said after the Hotshots’ 109-100 defeat. “We came out there like we were playing back-to-backs. No energy.” Veteran swingman James Yap offered little explanation as he was somewhat at a loss for words. “Di ko na rin alam.” But Webb would rather like to look at it at a positive light. “I always want to look at the good about it. We made a game out of it, but if you dig yourself a hole as bad as we dug ourselves in, sometimes, hindi ka talaga makakalabas sa butas na yun. We can’t allow that (sluggish start) to happen,” he said. The Beermen dominated the first half and held a 20-point lead, 65-45 early in the third, before a furious fightback from the Hotshots got them within five midway in the fourth. Still, it wasn’t enough as San Miguel found its second wind and cruised to its third win in four outings. Though frustrated with the defeat, Webb isn’t the type to point fingers at his players. Webb was asked why his import Marqus Blakely was held to another subpar performance and the young coach just offered a simple explanation. “The imports and the teams are just too good right now.” “Remember, Marqus Blakely was the benchmark a few years ago. Other teams, they’re telling their agents: ‘I want a guy better than Marqus Blakely.’ Now on our end, we’re hoping that Marqus is able to become a better player because yung mga kalaban namin, kumukuha sila ng mas magaling sa kanya o kay AZ (Reid),” he said. Webb, though, made it clear that he wanted to have a better showing from his reinforcement. “(Blakely) got a triple-double, but we were hoping na hindi turnover yung isa dun,” he said, after the former Best Import posted 15 points and 21 rebounds, but committed 10 turnovers. “I think he was the same as last game, that he didn’t really come out strong tapos in the second half, he was much better. But we need 48 minutes of that. I play him 40 or so, so we need 40 minutes of that.” Webb also clarified that he still hasn’t pondered on the idea of having an import change. “This is a team. Unless there is a circumstance where we can say that this is the reason that we’re losing, first, we have to look at ourselves – coaches, other players –and we’ll decide from there,” he said. “Faith will always be there in our players, from our first guy to the last guy, and we’re just hoping that guys will come up and play their best. As long as they’re trying, then we’ll be on their corner.” If there’s one thing going Star’s way, it’s the schedule where the Hotshots gets a two-week layoff before going back into action, giving Webb and his players ample time to assess their problems and bounce back stronger in the coming games. “We’re still going to play basketball. It doesn’t change. We just got to be better defensively. I thought we would be better defensively this conference, but we’re terrible,” he said. For Yap, he wants his team to own up to its mistakes and work to get better. “Wala na tayong magawa. Andyan na eh, so move on na lang and bounce back,” he said.

2016-08-01 00:01 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net

34 Senators chide Duterte for declaring ceasefire IT WAS an “impulsive” declaration quickly taken back, sliding the country back to square one on the path to peace. Sen. Leila de Lima said this on Sunday as she and Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri cited the importance of pushing for a bilateral ceasefire in the wake of an apparent setback in the Duterte administration’s bid to end one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies. Asked to comment on the short-lived truce, De Lima said the government might have been rash in making the decision to issue a one-way declaration, and that it should not have expected the communist-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to reciprocate the gesture. “The unilateral ceasefire was impulsive as its lifting because of the nonreciprocation is now impulsive,” De Lima, a consistent Duterte critic, said by text message. “But what exactly did the government expect? We are back where we started, but with bruised egos to boot, instead of the goodwill that prevailed at the start,” she added. “Let’s allow tempers to die down first,” Zubiri said. “My suggestion is have the negotiators come back to the negotiating table and discuss a bilateral ceasefire at the soonest possible time,” said the lawmaker from Bukidnon. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, for once, agreed with Mr. Duterte’s decision. “He shouldn’t stop there. He should also kick out the two communist Cabinet secretaries,” he said, referring to Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, “before they could utilize the massive resources and influence” of the their departments “to pursue the communists’ cause.” Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara said the President might have “had little choice after the attacks,” but he still hoped that confidence-building measures could continue. Sen. Joel Villanueva said the President “has to show he is serious about the offer of peace,” but said the NPA attack on Wednesday “cast doubt” on the NDFP’s willingness to negotiate. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said “trust has been broken” because of the NPA attack. Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said, “We are extending our hand of peace and friendship, yet we get nothing in return.” Sen. Panfilo Lacson said: “It appears now that they are blaming the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) for the ambush. Where is the good faith there? Instead of conducting an investigation, they immediately made a statement that the AFP was the one that made a violation … Who are they kidding when there was a wide dissemination of the ceasefire declaration?”

2016-08-01 00:01 Tarra Quismundo newsinfo.inquirer.net

35 After bouncing back, Fajardo says SMB can’t be overconfident Still seething from its shock 105-103 loss to Mahindra on Wednesday, San Miguel got the reality check it badly needed in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup. Learning from the miscues of that game, the Beermen made it clear that it would not happen again. Unfortunately for Star, San Miguel vented its frustrations on the Hotshots as it hit from almost everywhere to score a 109-100 victory on Sunday. June Mar Fajardo bared that the loss to the Enforcer was enough of a motivation for the Beermen to rebound big. “Pinagusapan namin yun after ng game sa Mahindra. Kailangan namin mag-bounce back sa game na ito. Alam naman natin na galing ang Star sa panalo kaya mataas ang kumpyansa nila, kaya kailangan taasan talaga namin yung energy namin,” he said. “Sabi ni coach, kailangan yung lapses sa Mahindra, kailangan punuan sa game na ito.” Fajardo teamed up with import AZ Reid to deliver the win for San Miguel. The two-time Best Import awardee was all over the court for the Beermen, finishing with 34 points, 11 assists, five steals, and four rebounds while the two-time Most Valuable Player provided the stability the team needed and tallied 28 markers, 13 boards, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in the victory. Though the win could be seen as a glimpse of the capability a focused San Miguel team could offer, Fajardo still warned his teammates to not rest on their laurels and keep on grinding. “Walang mahinang team sa conference na ito. Lahat ng team na nasa baba, lumalakas na at natatalo na yung nasa taas. Kailangan na itaas yung intensity namin kasi di kami pwedeng maging overconfident. Pwede kaming talunin ng kahit na sinong team,” he said. And in sync to that, Fajardo also wished that injured players like Arwind Santos and Gabby Espinas could soon reunite with the team as the Beermen hopes to retain the third conference trophy. “Sana tuloy-tuloy na ito at walang ma-injure sa amin, mahirap na may injured sa amin. Mas ok na kumpleto kami. Sana makabalik agad si kuya Arwind at Gabby kasi kailangan namin sila,” he said.

2016-08-01 00:01 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net

36 Ex-PDEA chief clears PNP exec THE FORMER director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday came to the defense of Chief Supt. Edgardo Tinio, the former chief of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), who was accused by President Duterte of coddling illegal drug syndicates. Dionisio Santiago, who also served as Armed Forces chief of staff, said he himself conducted a background check on Tinio after the President said that he and four other retired and active senior police officials were involved in the illegal drug trade. A seasoned Army intelligence officer, Santiago said he did not come across Tinio’s name when he headed PDEA, the country’s primary antinarcotics agency, during the Arroyo administration. Support from ‘mistahs’ According to him, he personally interviewed several individuals, including incumbent PDEA officials and Tinio’s “mistahs” (classmates) at the Philippine Military Academy (Class 1985), who all vouched for his integrity. “I did a countercheck on him (Tinio) and it looks like he’s clean. They said he’s straight and has no involvement in illegal drugs,” Santiago told the Inquirer. Tinio, however, admitted that he used to accept grease money from jueteng operations when he was assigned in Central Luzon, Santiago said. He added that a certain Agcaoili, Tinio’s subordinate, had delivered protection money to Tinio purportedly coming from jueteng operators in Pampanga province. Payola from jueteng “Maybe Agcaoili told him that the payola came only from jueteng, but he was unaware that drug money was also being delivered to him,” Santiago said. While he respected the President’s decision to name Tinio and the four other officials, he surmised that those who provided Mr. Duterte with the information were “pressured” to identify high-ranking Philippine National Police officials allegedly protecting drug lords. “I’m sure the President has information which we do not know [about]. He’s a good operator,” Santiago said. “But those tasked to produce the names of police officials should not let politics or other motives get in the way of their work because lives are at stake here,” he added. Santiago, whom the President supported in his failed bid for a Senate seat in the May 9 elections, said that Tinio had sought an audience with him. “That’s why I conducted my own background check on (Tinio) because I did not want to talk to him if he was indeed into illegal drugs,” Santiago said. Aside from Tinio, the four other PNP officials named by Mr. Duterte were retired Deputy Director Gen. Marcelo Garbo; retired Chief Supt. now Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot; Director Joel Pagdilao and Chief Supt. Bernardo Diaz.

2016-08-01 00:01 Marlon Ramos newsinfo.inquirer.net

37 2 ‘Chinese drug lords’ shot dead THE BODIES of three drug suspects—including a Chinese-looking man and woman accused of being drug lords—were found in Manila on Sunday. At press time, the victims remained unidentified based on the reports of the Manila Police District’s homicide section. The first body, that of a hogtied man whose head was wrapped in packaging tape, was discovered at 1:25 a.m. on the MacArthur Bridge in Lawton. Cardboard message PO2 Dennis Turla said that written on a cardboard left near the body was a message claiming that the victim was a snatcher, holdup man, burglar and drug pusher and urging other people not to emulate him. The police described the man as fair-skinned, about 5’3 in height and in his 30s. He wore a red shirt, a pair of dark blue shorts but was barefoot. At 3:30 a.m., a Chinese-looking man was found dead on the Zamora interlink in Sta. Mesa. He was in his early 30s and about 5’4 feet tall. Shot six times Dressed in denim pants, a black shirt and gray socks, the victim had been shot several times. “I’m a Chinese drug lord” was written on a cardboard beside his body. Six shells were taken from the crime scene, said PO3 Marlon San Pedro. At 4:40 a.m., a woman with Chinese features was found in Intramuros. The victim believed to be in her 20s had been shot five times, said Turla. A cardboard sign beside her body said: “Chinese drug lord.” The woman wore a blue striped shirt, denim pants and pink shoes. Her hands were tied behind her with duct tape.

2016-08-01 00:01 Aie Balagtas newsinfo.inquirer.net

38 Gov’t, Reds still willing to resume peace talks THE TWO sides stepped back from the brink on Sunday, keeping the door open for a ceasefire, possibly a negotiated truce the next time around. President Duterte lifted the unilateral truce with the communist New People’s Army (NPA) on Saturday evening, six days after a ceasefire was declared as a goodwill gesture ahead of formal peace negotiations in Oslo, Norway, next month. The move came after the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the umbrella organization for the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the NPA, failed to respond to a deadline to reciprocate the government’s declaration. “We may work out a negotiated truce with the communists,” said Jesus Dureza, presidential peace adviser. “It was in our agenda when the formal peace talks resume in Oslo. The peace talks will go on as scheduled.” “I am ready for any effort to pave the way and move the peace negotiations forward,” CPP founder Jose Maria Sison said in an online interview with the Inquirer on Sunday from his exile home in the Netherlands. “Although there is no longer a Duterte unilateral ceasefire to reciprocate, the CPP can still decide to issue a unilateral ceasefire order,” Sison said. He said this would take effect “only upon reciprocation by the [government] or [President] Duterte and upon the fulfillment of certain considerations, like ensuring ceasefire by the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and PNP (Philippine National Police) and their armed auxiliaries and the release of all political prisoners through amnesty.” ‘Peace saboteurs’ Sison hinted that “peace saboteurs” in the Duterte administration had wanted to prevent the release of political prisoners and also to put the NDFP in a bad light. He did not identify them, though. The peace talks, brokered by Norway, will resume on Aug. 20, four years after bogging down due to the NDFP demand that 500 political prisoners be released. The Duterte administration has given its promise to free them for health and humanitarian reasons. Dureza said he welcomed the statement from Sison, who told a local TV interviewer hours after Duterte withdrew the ceasefire that the communists had also intended to impose a truce but it was overtaken by events. High alert “This is what we have been waiting for,” Dureza said in an official statement. “The leadership of the CPP/NPA/NDFP announced through the media its belated but still strategic and awaited decision to also declare its own unilateral ceasefire.” Mr. Duterte was also angered by reports that NPA rebels had killed a militiaman and wounded four others in an ambush on Wednesday as they were returning to an Army base in Davao del Norte to comply with the government’s unilateral truce. On Saturday night, he recalled his ceasefire order after a 5 p.m. deadline he had set passed without a response from communist leaders. After the revocation, the President ordered the AFP and the PNP to resume combat operations against threats to national security. The PNP chief, Director General Ronald dela Rosa, on Sunday directed the lifting “effective immediately” of the suspension of police operations and told troops to be “on high alert and continue to discharge their normal functions and mandate to neutralize all threats to national security.” Normal mandate On Saturday, Gen. Ricardo Visaya, AFP chief of staff, ordered “all our forces to resume their normal mandate tasks and work to neutralize all threats to national security, protect the citizenry, enforce the laws and maintain peace in the land.” The AFP public affairs chief, Col. Edgard Arevalo, said before the President’s revocation of the ceasefire that the Philippine Army had completed the pullout of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion from San Miguel, Surigao del Sur province, on Visaya’s orders. He reiterated that Citizens Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) forces were pulling out in Kapalong town, Davao del Norte province, on Wednesday when they were attacked by the NPA. Extra mile for peace “The pullout was in compliance with the President’s directive to step back from the operational area where there are likely armed engagement between government security forces and members of the communist forces,” Arevalo said. In a statement on Sunday, Dureza defended the President’s decision to end the short-lived suspension of hostilities against the Moist insurgents. “It is very clear that the President walked the extra mile for peace. And no doubt, he will still continue to do so at any given opportunity,” he said. Cabinet meeting Without providing details, Dureza said he would recommend the government’s appropriate response to the President and the members of the Cabinet during their scheduled meeting in Malacañang today. In an earlier interview over ABS-CBN News Channel, Sison called Mr. Duterte, his former student, a “bully” for compelling the NPA to bow to his call for peace within the period the President had set. Sison, who had expressed his intention to return home from Utrecht amid the Duterte administration’s openness to broker a peace agreement with the CPP, said the President’s behavior was “thuggish.” “If he doesn’t want peace, so be it,” said the 77-year-old Sison, who has been seeking to overthrow the government for over four decades. With a report from the wires

2016-08-01 00:01 Delfin T newsinfo.inquirer.net

39 Edcel bringing Con-ass to high court ALBAY Rep. Edcel Lagman on Sunday said he would bring to the Supreme Court the question of whether or not the House of Representatives and the Senate could vote separately should Congress be convened as a constituent assembly (Con-ass) to amend the Constitution. Lagman said the Senate’s insistence on separate voting was yet another reason to junk the idea of a Con-ass in favor of a regular constitutional convention (Con-con). The Constitution does not make a distinction between senators and representatives when they are convened as a constituent assembly, he said. Lagman earlier assailed the decision of the Duterte administration to convene a Con-ass instead of a constitutional convention, saying it was a way to railroad Charter change. He said that with a “coopted minority,” the Duterte administration could hasten the process to change the unitary-presidential form of government to a federal- parliamentary one, among other changes. Sudden change of rules Lagman, a Liberal Party member who did not join the majority coalition, had accused Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, a staunch Duterte ally, of suddenly changing the rules to favor his choice of minority or opposition leader— another issue that would likely reach the high court. The representative from Albay warned against taking shortcuts to Charter change because the Constitution is the fundamental law of the land. Volume revision A “volume revision” of the Constitution, which the President apparently wants, could be better done by a Con-con composed of elected regional representatives, Lagman said. He said elected Con-con delegates could focus solely on the proposed amendments to the Constitution, while a Congress would still have to do its job as the legislative branch of government. Common sense House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas countered that convening a Con- ass was “simply practical and plain common sense” and not an “inordinate fast-tracking” as Lagman has claimed. “A constitutional assembly would cost no more than P2 billion, while a Con- con from P6 to P7 billion, and that figure is only for the election of delegates,” Fariñas said. Malacañang meanwhile on Sunday distanced itself from allegations that President Duterte’s allies in the House were trying to muscle their way to a Con-ass to amend the Constitution. “If members of Congress have opposing views, they are entitled to their own opinion,” Communications Secretary Martin Andanar told government- owned dzRB radio. With a report from Marlon Ramos

2016-08-01 00:01 Nikko Dizon newsinfo.inquirer.net

40 Pope exhorts young to try social politics, activism BRZEGI, Poland—Pope Francis challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a sprawling Polish meadow to reject being a “couch potato” who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday with more than 2.5 million pilgrims on Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) near the city of Krakow, wrapping up an emotionally charged trip to Poland that took him to Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. The Pope encouraged his young audience to “believe in a new humanity,” which is stronger than evil and refuses to use borders as barriers. His appeal came at the end of World Youth Day, a weeklong event that draws young Catholics to a different city every three years in a polyglot spiritual pep rally. On Saturday, the 79-year-old Pontiff, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm on a warm summer night. Peppering his speech with contemporary lingo, Francis spoke of a paralysis that came from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates. “Dear young people, we didn’t come into this world to ‘vegetate,’ to take it easy, to make our lives a comfortable sofa to fall asleep on. No, we came for another reason: To leave a mark,” Francis told a crowd that Polish media estimated at over 1 million in a huge field in Brzegi, a village outside the southern city of Krakow. Organizers said 1.6 million people came to hear the Pope on Saturday night, but police did not give a crowd estimate. ‘Lord of risk’ Francis decried a modern escapism into consumerism and computers that isolated people. The same message ran through a ballet performance at the site before his speech: A lonely woman seeks human connections but is rebuffed by people on computer tablets and cell phones until one man emerges from behind a see-through barrier to connect. For Francis, Jesus is the “Lord of risk … not the Lord of comfort, security and ease.” “Following Jesus demands a good dose of courage, a readiness to trade in the sofa for a pair of walking shoes and to set out on new and uncharted paths,” Francis said. He challenged his sea of listeners, spread out on blankets, to make their mark on the world by becoming engaged as “politicians, thinkers, social activists” and to help build a world economy that is “inspired by solidarity.” “The times we live in do not call for young ‘couch potatoes,’” he said to applause, “but for young people with shoes, or better, boots laced.” Like a politician working a crowd, Francis yelled out to his audience: “You want others to decide your future?” When he didn’t get the rousing “No!” he was going for, he tried for a “Yes.” “You want to fight for your future?” he asked. “Yes!” they roared. Do something “The Pope does not order us to do things, he encourages us,” Szymon Werner, a 32-year-old from Krakow who was at the meadow, told The Associated Press (AP). “It’s true, there are many temptations, weaknesses in life and we should try to do something about them,” he added. “I will give more attention to my family,” he vowed. “Last night, I gave a lift to some foreign pilgrims who missed their bus—so I think the Pope’s presence is working!” Francis’ evening appeal came hours after he celebrated Mass with priests, nuns and young seminarians whom he also urged to leave their comfort zones and tend to the needy in the world. He said Jesus wanted the Church “to be a Church on the move, a Church that goes out into the world.” Birth of Solidarity That homily came at a shrine dedicated to St. John Paul II, the Polish Pontiff whose staunch defense of workers’ rights in the 1970s and 1980s challenged his nation’s communist rulers then. A year after John Paul II was elected Pope in 1978, he returned to his homeland, urging millions of his beleaguered compatriots behind the Iron Curtain—in nuanced and coded words—to oppose communism and defend individual freedoms. That visit inspired the birth of Solidarity, a labor movement that eventually became a key factor in the collapse of communism in 1989 in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe. Francis has carried a grueling schedule since arriving in Poland on Wednesday, making his first-ever visit to Eastern Europe. On Friday, he visited the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where he met with concentration camp survivors, as well as aging saviors who helped Jews escape certain doom. Reports from AP and AFP

2016-08-01 00:01 INQUIRER.net newsinfo.inquirer.net

41 Citing safety, ‘lumad’ hesitate to go home DAVAO CITY—Uncertain about their security in the countryside, especially in the wake of last week’s ambush that killed a government militiaman and wounded four others in Kapalong town in Davao del Norte province, “lumad” (indigenous) evacuees at Haran here have been hesitating to return to their communities, a lumad leader said on Saturday. Kerlan Fanagel, chair of the Pasaka Lumad Confederation, said more than 300 lumad staying at Haran here since fleeing their homes in 2015, were now thinking twice about going home. “They are assessing the situation but the ambush certainly has an [impact on] their decision to return to their villages,” Fanagel said in an interview by Radyo ni Juan here. The remaining lumad evacuees at Haran were mostly from villages in Davao del Norte. Asked what exactly was the fear among the lumad evacuees, Fanagel said they were worried about getting caught in the crossfire anew. But then, he said the evacuees were raring to go home and were keenly observing developments. “They said they needed to make sure that it was really safe for them to return,” Fanagel added. Last week, thousands of lumad who had fled their homes due to military operations and alleged abuses by soldiers started preparing to return to their communities after President Duterte assured them it was now safe for them to do so. Fanagel, in an earlier interview, said Mr. Duterte also promised that he would ensure the relief and rehabilitation of the returning lumad, through the assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “We are now processing with the DSWD our request for relief and rehabilitation. Mr. Duterte said there is an existing budget for this,” Fanagel told the Inquirer. Fanagel was among lumad leaders who met with the President on July 25 after the his State of the Nation Address. “The President told us to trust him. Our people, he said, can now return to our villages,” Fanagel said. Allan Nawal, Inquirer Mindanao

2016-08-01 00:01 Inquirer Mindanao newsinfo.inquirer.net

42 U. S. scientists hope prehistoric fish can solve modern problem A giant prehistoric fish once thought to be extinct could be the solution to the worsening invasion of non-native Asian carp that are choking U. S. rivers and crowding out local species. 2016-07-31 23:58 By Nathan www.digitaljournal.com

43 Water from Whitewater Center discharged into Catawba River Michael Kerr of Lexington, Ky., had three whiskeys during a flight to Charlotte, on July 21st. Footage shows him becoming impatient in wanting to disembark the plane. An FBI affidavit said it took the pilots and multiple police officers to drag Kerr off the plane after he threatened, shoved, kicked and spat at flight attendants. WBTV meteorologist Lyndsay Tapases with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for July 29, 2016. About 20 people marched around the Square at Trade and Tryon in support of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Council to raise awareness for domestic violence-related homicides and abuse . Jim Hamlen, whose kids used to attend SouthLake Christian Academy, talks about Wayne Parker, the former headmaster that embezzled millions from the school. Crews make progress in restoring power to about 400 Duke Energy customers Friday. WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for July 28, 2016. It’s been a year of dramatic life changes for Charlotte’s Emily Maynard Johnson, who gained fame as the star of ABC reality-dating show “The Bachelorette” in 2012. State environmental officials announced Wednesday they have approved a plan that would take water from the U. S. National Whitewater Center suspected in the death of a teenager and drain it into the Catawba River. Dr. Marcus Plescia, Mecklenburg County Health Department director and Rusty Rozzelle, county water quality program manager, talked about a 3 step plan put together with the U. S. National Whitewater Center to first eradicate the amoeba then then to drain the water from the whitewater channels. WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for July 27, 2016.

2016-07-31 23:29 www.charlotteobserver.com

44 Diabetes is no laughing matter, say young sufferers A young American woman, infuriated by a social media trend where pictures of cakes and sweets are accompanied by #diabetes, has spelled out what it is really like to have the condition. On a Facebook post with the hashtag #WhatDiabetesReallyLooksLike, Madeline Milzark, 18, wrote about living with type 1 diabetes . "Diabetes isn't your piece of cake, or that super-sized McDonald's meal with extra fries or anything you see coated with sugar. "Diabetes is an 18-year-old girl sitting on her bathroom floor shaking and not able to breathe because her blood sugar dropped and praying her grandma's phone is near her and she got the text message to bring some sugar since she's too weak to yell and the whole room is spinning. " Her post has been shared thousands of times around the world. Madeline told the BBC: "I originally posted the piece because I had low blood sugar, and I finally had enough. So many people post jokes about my disease, even people on my 'friends' list, yet they don't see me when I'm unconscious or when sugar actually saves my life. "I'm so extremely happy about the response I've gotten. "I've had so many people telling me I'm making a difference, sharing their stories with me and thanking me. It's so heart-warming. " Like Madeline, Amy Black - from Belfast - has type 1 diabetes and she supports her campaign: "I agree with it in terms of how she's retaliated. It's something which I've experienced personally and frustrates me a lot. A lot of people trivialise diabetes and don't realise how serious it is. "People don't seem to see it as a chronic illness - people poke fun at it. "There's a lot of misinformation and confusion between type 1 and type 2. "There have been times where I've been near people buying ice cream or sweets and people have said that they're 'getting diabetes'. "I never say anything but it makes me feel irritated. It's so frustrating. "Sometimes people seem to think I was using it as an excuse, because I don't 'look diabetic'. People think you have to be overweight and over 50 but that's simply not the case. There needs to be more public education. " Amy was 11 when she was diagnosed. A boy at school had recently found out he had the condition and described his symptoms to the class - increased thirst, going to the toilet more, feeling more tired and growing thinner. These are known as the four Ts of type 1 diabetes. When she started experiencing her symptoms a few months later her mother, who was a nurse, tested her blood. Now she says stress makes her condition worse, and she has had seizures in her sleep. She constantly has to keep an eye on her blood sugar levels. Sophie Lane has recently started a blog describing her life with type 1 diabetes . The 24-year-old says people are not aware of what having the condition involves. "I find it hard when I'm doing an injection. I don't want to move away to do it but people keep asking questions about why I have to do it. " Sophie was 12 when she was diagnosed and says: "I was lucky. I had very mild symptoms. My GP was diabetic and she spotted the symptoms. " Despite her symptoms being relatively mild, she was sent to hospital. Sophie, from Hertfordshire, is now using social media to connect with other people with the condition and find support through her blog and an Instagram account. "On your own, it's harder but when people have the same issues as you have, it helps," she says. "It helped me so much. The blog is more for people to read, to understand it more and, for people who have it, to have something to relate to. "Because it isn't visible, if you don't tell anyone, they won't know. And people don't realise how much it affects you. " Dan Howarth, head of care at Diabetes UK, said: "Every day we hear from people with type 1 diabetes who say that often, people don't understand their condition and think that they brought it on themselves. "Captioning a plate of food with #diabetes is not helpful. "What we need is for people to understand the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes which may help to avoid this kind of insensitivity and recognise that all types of diabetes are very serious. "

2016-07-31 23:26 By Caroline www.bbc.co.uk

45 Trump’s Darkest and ‘Most Brilliant’ Hour Donald Trump claims to be the one person who can avert the certainty of impending doom. “Nobody knows the system better than me,” he asserted in accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for president, “which is why I alone can fix it.” What does Donald Trump know that others don’t know? One thing is how to beat back a gang of hungry creditors and rebound from a self-induced financial disaster. How much is that worth? Profiled in the Wall Street Journal the day before his convention (“How the 1990s Became Donald Trump’s Personal Crucible,” July 20), Trump spoke in piteous tones about being stretched on the financial rack. In the early 1990s, his real estate empire was crumbling under the combined weight of excessive debt (some $3.4 billion) and falling real estate prices. Seeing a blind man with paper cup begging on Fifth Avenue in New York, he realized that this man, with no more than the rags on his back, had a net worth several hundred million dollars north of his own. At this point, the famous deal-maker did not try to trick the beggar (little knowing how fabulously rich he really was, in a comparative sense) into trading places. Instead, he sought personal redemption. He fought tooth and nail against the impecunious demands of the least advantaged of his creditors (not the big banks, but unsecured contractors and the like). Alas, the poor man (Trump, not the beggar) had to suffer the indignity of selling his jet and yacht and being put on a strict allowance for personal and household expenses of just $450,000 a month. “That was a terrible, horrible period,” Trump said. “All of a sudden, you’re in this position, where the world is falling around you, and it could take you down.” But Trump also called this time his “most brilliant period.” Certainly he was no sap. He absolutely refused to play the part of a soft- headed sea captain who thinks it is his duty as ship’s commander to save everyone else before saving himself. Screwing his courage to the sticking place, he battled for space on the first life boat. Speaking scornfully of those he pushed aside, he told the Journal: Trump survived and eventually prospered. In the midst of all his troubles, he dumped one wife and wooed and wed another. He gave wife #2 a dazzling engagement ring “the size of a golf ball” from the shop of a famous jeweler. The bankers controlling the monthly purse strings were stunned by this act of extravagance. Alan Pomerantz, a lawyer with a firm representing Citibank, told the Journal: Trump corroborated the story, saying: “As a celebrity when you would go out in those days, the Harry Winstons of the world would give you jewelry for the night. So maybe they were talking about that.” This seems an especially apt example of Trump’s adroitness — even as a deadbeat — in finding ways to work any kind of a confining “system” to his own advantage. Operating on borrowed time and borrowed money, he still managed to create a super-sized, if false, impression of his own “hugeness.” On a recent visit to London’s Grant Museum of Zoology, I was studying exotic marine specimens when I learned something that caused me to think of Trump’s gift of the one-night-only engagement ring in a new and humorous light. I burst into laughter, startling other visitors in the hushed museum. Here among the fishes, I thought, was some real insight into the great man’s modus operandi — both as a master brander and a wildly successful populist political leader. I was in a section of the museum with small jars preserving the remains of several pufferfish, a group that includes balloonfish, blowfish, bubblefish, and swellfish — and also the porcupine fish and (truly) the bright orange clownfish. Pufferfish are famous for their “inflatablility.” With highly elastic stomachs, they can ingest huge amounts of water and swell up to several times their normal size — causing would-be predators to flee and a larger group of smaller fish (we might assume) to stand up and clap. What could be more Trump-like? But that still begs the question of whether Trump can puff up anything more than his own persona. Can he — as he says — make America great again? As a 24/7 braggart and self-promoter with a well-known nasty streak, Trump stretches truth to the breaking point with the claim that he “joined the political arena so that the powerful can no longer beat up on people who cannot defend themselves.” All populists are pufferfish — making big promises and pretending to be more than they are. Pufferfish have dominated this electoral cycle — Bernie Sanders on the left, Trump on the right. Free college for everyone who wants it is to Sanders what promised toughness in cutting great-for-the-U. S. trade deals is to Trump — an exercise in magical thinking… the old story of hoping to get something for nothing. More fist pounding at the trade table won’t create millions of new jobs and cause incomes to rise… any more than Sanders (or Hillary Clinton as the now unchallenged Democratic Party standard bearer) can conjure up a college education for all that is both free and costless. Trump seems to have little appreciation for the real well-spring of American prosperity. America became the strongest, richest, and maybe even the happiest nation on earth as a result of unrivalled economic as well as political freedom, combined with deeply ingrained traits of individual initiative and individual responsibility. Trump may puff himself up — even to the point of becoming president of the United States. But to raise a divided and dispirited America to a new pinnacle of greatness will take more than puffery… or the fulminations of a crazily narcissistic blowhard. But who knows? Trump has surprised his critics and the traditionalists so many times before over the last 14 months. Maybe he can do it again — upon achieving high office. There are worse things that he could be than a human wrecking ball — blasting away at all of the conceits and certainties of eight years of progressive government under Barack Obama. Andrew B. Wilson, a long-time contributor to The American Spectator, lives in St. Louis.

2016-07-31 23:29 Andrew B spectator.org

46 A Thought on The Hacking of Hillary With the FBI now investigating the hacking of Hillary Clinton’s campaign as well as the DCCC, I have but one question. Could it be that the Russians didn’t understand that Donald Trump was only being sarcastic?

2016-07-31 23:29 Aaron Goldstein spectator.org

47 Martyrdom Was Ours First The New York Times waited two days. On the morning of July 26, 84-year-old Fr. Jacques Hamel was murdered while celebrating Mass when armed Islamists attacked his Catholic parish in Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France. Two days later, the New York Times published an essay by a journalist who hopes that Pope Francis can persuade people who now regard Père Hamel as a martyr not to talk too much about that, or the sainthood his martyrdom implies. Had “curb your enthusiasm” reservations about chants of “Santo Subito!” (Italian for “Sainthood now!”) come from stalwart clergymen like Robert Cardinal Sarah or Raymond Cardinal Burke, the motivation for those reservations would have been love for the Church. Catholics can legitimately be reluctant to see anyone fast-tracked for canonization. Even bishops who spend more time accommodating the culture than confronting it understand that the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints preserves the integrity of what might be called its saint-making machinery by moving slowly. Unfortunately, Paul Vallely, the author of the NYT piece titled “Leave ‘Martyrdom’ to the Jihadists,” seems motivated by fear and distaste rather than by any desire to safeguard the reputation of the process by which the Church recognizes saints. Vallely has critically acclaimed books about Pope Francis to his credit. But unlike the Italian politician who spoke for many others in suggesting that the pope ought immediately to proclaim Fr. Hamel “Saint Jacques,” Vallely argues that “Such calls to canonize the murdered priest are ill-advised” because “They will only play into the hands of the extremists.” Aye, there’s the rub, and it’s the same worry articulated by the least convincing bureaucrats in the current administration. If you’ve noticed that fear of provoking lethal tantrums among notoriously touchy “extremists” prevents people from responding effectively to Islamist aggression, you’re not alone. President Obama uses the same argument to justify his feckless unwillingness to associate terrorism with anything Islamic, even when terrorists cite endorsements for their depravities by quoting from the Koran and the Hadith (sayings of Mohammed). The columnist advising silence knows well that Fr. Hamel’s murder fulfills the traditional Catholic criteria for martyrdom, because he was killed “in hatred of the faith” by assailants who were open about their motivation for killing him. Even so, our columnist asserts, Catholics ought not place Père Hamel in the honorable line that includes other priests “killed in their places of worship” (as he delicately put it). Thomas Becket and Oscar Romero, to name two famous examples, suffered “martyrdoms of defiance” because they knew the dangers they were facing, Vallely writes, whereas Père Hamel was simply “an everyday exemplar of quiet holiness” who was killed while “going about his lifelong business.” There are several things wrong with that chain of reasoning, including the assumptions that it makes and the evasions it advances. To begin with, who’s to say that “quiet holiness” is incompatible with defiance? Why imply that priests like Thomas Becket and Oscar Romero were proud men killed while taunting their enemies? So far as I know, the Church does not split hairs between “quiet” martyrdoms and “defiant” ones. You either die for the sake of your faith in Jesus Christ or you don’t. Moreover, although you wouldn’t know it from the “workplace violence” connotation of unfortunate phrases like “going about his lifelong business,” Père Hamel’s lifelong business was his Catholic priesthood. That Hamel was humble into the bargain and well-loved by parishioners who joked with him about his working past retirement age mattered not at all to the murderers who profaned the altar where he said Mass before cutting his throat. Late in his column, Vallely seems to recognize he’s got a hard sell on his hands. “Father Hamel may be a martyr,” he concedes, “but his attackers are also martyrs in the eyes of jihadists.” Not that the rest of us should be fooled: “There is, of course, an egregious false equivalence between the two cases: One man is a pure victim, while the others were killers who contrived to die at the hands of French law enforcers.” The op-ed got that much right. But it does not follow that “Reciprocal talk of martyrdom is unhelpful.” (Who made “helpfulness” the prime directive, anyway? That sounds like an example of what Lieutenant General Russell Honoré once called “Stuck on stupid.”) Villaley wants us to think that “The impulse to canonize Father Hamel, however sincere and well-intentioned, feeds the idea of retaliation — our martyr for yours — that gives the jihadists the war of religions they seek.” Horsepucky, Mr. Vallely. In 2015, France endured more than 800 attacks on Christian places of worship and cemeteries, many of which went unreported. Unwillingness to use words like “saint” and “martyr” for a murdered priest who by all accounts is well within the ballpark encompassed by those honorable terms effectively gives jihadists veto power over whom Christians should admire. There is no way on God’s green earth that jihadists can murder their way into that conversation. Canadian blogger David Warren offered a counterpoint to the simpering of the New York Times: “Previous generations knew who they were,” he wrote, “and were thus capable of understanding when they had been attacked. They had some concept of adulthood. We had men, once. And the thing about men is that they have something to protect, beginning with women and children — and ending, as for that manly priest in France, with that desperate attempt to defend the sacraments.” Moreover, Christianity has a more ancient claim to martyrdom rightly understood than Islam ever will, because Christianity predates Islam by six centuries. The impulse to canonize Father Hamel feeds the idea of reclamation, not retaliation. Words mean things, and church words unused are words surrendered to people who don’t know the first thing about them. While it may be premature or misguided to call Père Hamel “Saint Jacques,” no Christian should be chastised for giving voice to the inspiration offered by his life and death.

2016-07-31 23:29 Patrick O’Hannigan spectator.org

48 MLB Baseball Box Scores ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Given one last chance to showcase himself before the trade deadline, Rays starter Jake Odorizzi pitched six-plus shutout innings to lead Tampa Bay to a 5-1 vicotry Friday over the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Odorizzi (5-5) won for the second time in three starts in what would be his last appearance with the Rays if he's dealt before Monday's trade deadline. The Rays (40-61) won their first home game in 12 days, while the Yankees (52-50) lost after having the best record in the majors (8-3) since July 17. Yankees starter Ivan Nova (7-6), also mentioned as a trade possibility, gave up five runs and six hits, and didn't make it through the fifth inning. New York spoiled the shutout on Mark Teixeira's RBI single with two outs in the eighth off reliever Dylan Floro. Rays reliever Erasmo Ramirez, another reported trade target, came in for the ninth but gave up two singles, putting the tying run on deck. That created a save situation for Alex Colome, who got the final two outs for his 23rd save. Odorizzi, who came in with a major-league-high 12 no-decisions this season, gave up two hits in the first three batters, but just one more hit in the first five innings. The Rays had much better success against Nova, who was in trouble from the start. Logan Forsythe and Corey Dickerson hit solo home runs in the first inning -- the 10th this season for Forsythe, the 15th for Dickerson. Tampa Bay added a run in the third inning when Brad Miller led off the inning with a triple, then scored on Dickerson's RBI fielder's choice for a 3-0 lead. The Rays had two on and one out, but Nova was able to get out of the inning with no further damage. Miller sparked the Rays again in the fifth, leading off with a double and scoring on an RBI double by Evan Longoria. After Nova was chased from the game after only 4 1/3 innings, reliever Chad Green gave up a sacrifice fly to Steven Souza Jr. to make it 5-0, but got out of a bases-loaded jam to end the inning. Odorizzi also pitched well against the Yankees earlier this season, allowing only one hit in seven innings but losing 2-1 when that hit was a two-run Starlin Castro homer in the seventh inning. NOTES: The Rays made injury-related moves before Friday's game -- 1B Logan Morrison (right forearm strain) and OF Oswaldo Arcia (right elbow strain) were placed on the 15-day disabled list, RHP Brad Boxberger was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list and UTL Nick Franklin was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Boxberger had returned from adductor surgery for one appearance in late May, giving up two runs and two hits in two-thirds of an inning before returning to the DL. Franklin is in his third stint with the Rays this season, hitting.313 with 13 RBIs in 94 at- bats. ... The Yankees are one of two major-league teams (with the Twins) whose record has improved in each month this season, from 8-14 in April to 16-15 in May to 15-12 in June. They are 13-11 in July.

2016-07-31 23:30 The Sports scoresandstats.newyork.cbslocal.com

49 Hillary Panders To Chris Wallace: My Mom Watched Fox Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was sure to point out during her interview on “Fox News Sunday” with host Chris Wallace that her mom was a Fox viewer. Chris Wallace: You talked a lot in the convention about your mom and about her hard childhood and about her resilience and the lessons she taught you. I wonder in these last few days, have you been thinking of her, and what do you imagine she’s been thinking of you? Hillary Clinton: I think about her every day, particularly during the convention, I thought a lot about her when Chelsea got up to speak, because she and my daughter were so close. I thought a lot about her when I walked out onto the stage to deliver that address. And actually that was the part of the speech that concerned me the most. Any time I talk about my mom, I get very overcome. She wouldn’t like what you saw at the Republican Convention, where, you know, just the outrageous things that were said and kind of normalization of really offensive rhetoric in our politics. She wouldn’t have like any of that. She was a big Fox viewer, I will tell you. Wallace: Really? Clinton: Yes, she was. Wallace: Why didn’t you take that from her? Clinton: Well, I once said to her — and she would get upset, I’ll be honest with you, she would get upset when people you had on would say these terrible things about me. And that was when I was a senator running for president and for the first two year as secretary of state. And I would say, ‘well, mom, if it upsets you so much, why do you keep watching?’ She said, ‘well I like some of the people and I have to know what the other ones are saying so I can understand and be against it.’ So I think she had a very strategic reason for watching. She said to me one time, ‘you know, Hillary, I don’t understand. You were such a wonderful child to raise, you never gave me a minute’s trouble or worry, then you become an adult and you get into politics and I just worry all the time.’ So she would worry, but she would be encouraging and she would say what she said to me when I was four years old in the face of a bully, because honestly I think that describes my opponent. Follow Derek Draplin on Twitter.

2016-07-31 23:31 Associate Editor dailycaller.com

50 Horrific: Massive Flash Flood Destroys Historic Maryland Town [VIDEO] Ellicott City, Maryland, a historic town known for its antique stores and beautiful Main Street with an old world feel, was devastated Saturday night by a massive flash flood which decimated much of the city. Heavy rains hit the area Saturday night, and Ellicott City was soon overtaken by water. A state of emergency was declared and first responders quickly mobilized to mount water rescues of people who were trapped in their homes and cars, which were tossed around by the raging water. Devastating flash #flooding in #Ellicott City, #Maryland tonight via @Henri_sanders on @instagram pic.twitter.com/EP2MfJ4OlB — Indra Petersons (@IndraPetersons) July 31, 2016 #ellicottcity flash flood.. A view from inside pic.twitter.com/x1VtuwVb0e — Framethestory (@Framethestory) July 31, 2016 Awful to watch flash flooding wreak so much havoc within minutes. Main St. Ellicott City, MD is a river, the sidewalks are destroyed, it smells like there are several major gas leaks and at least a few drivers have been caught completely unaware. Driver of that car at the end made it out safely but was a bit shocked. Everyone else was safe from what we could see. #oldellicottcity #ellicottcity #maryland #mainstreet #breakingnews #rightnow #flashflood #extremeweather #patapsco @wbaltv11 @baltimoresun @abc2news @weatherchannel A video posted by Jeff Schad (@montaukagency) on Jul 30, 2016 at 6:29pm PDT noah back RT @Rock_in_Goal : @cbsbaltimore Flooding in Downtown Old Ellicott City pic.twitter.com/ZcIp431pA0 — unpforgettable pfire (@firefire100) July 31, 2016 AMAZING VIDEO: viewer video of flooding in Ellicott City. @cbsbaltimore #WJZ pic.twitter.com/oJUBSCZOJO — George Solis WJZ (@GeorgeSolisWJZ) July 31, 2016 At least one woman has died after major flooding in Ellicott City. https://t.co/c55HmKJzB8 https://t.co/ZgVzK1FAmI — Mohammed Asbahi (@gfhfd111) July 31, 2016 This is what a flash flood just did to Main St. in Old Ellicott City, MD. #weather #flashflood #extremeweather #dangerous #flood #river #patapsco #oldellicottcity #maryland #ellicottcity #howardcounty #hoco #sad @abc2news @baltimoresun @wbaltv11 A photo posted by Jeff Schad (@montaukagency) on Jul 30, 2016 at 8:38pm PDT

2016-07-31 23:31 dailycaller.com

51 Melania Trump Nude Photos New York Post Cover X Rated The New York Post slapped a nude photo of Melania Trump on the front page of its Sunday issue over the weekend. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar) Alongside a story headlined “The Ogle Office,” Donald Trump’s third wife is 25 years old and covering up with nothing but her left hand in two of the shots. In another, she has her back to the camera with her hands placed flat against the wall. (RELATED: Melania Takes A Shot At Hillary: ‘My Husband Will Never Be Bought’) Today’s cover: Melania Trump like you’ve never seen her before https://t.co/wkoDGWTF9g pic.twitter.com/V375rBTUEw — New York Post (@nypost) July 31, 2016 The Post interviewed Jarl Alé Alexandre de Basseville, a photographer who claims he shot Trump in Manhattan in 1995. “Melania was super-great and a fantastic personality and she was very kind with me, I think it is important to show the beauty and the freedom of the woman, and I am very proud of these pictures because they celebrate Melania’s beauty,” de Basseville told the Post. The photos were published in the 1996 issue of “Max Magazine.” See the rest of the photos here. (Photo: Reuters) In April the Post endorsed Trump, saying, “he reflects the best of ‘New York values.'” (Photo: Splash News) In March, an anti-Donald Trump group ran ads with her other nude photo in hopes that it would deter voters from supporting him. (RELATED: Someone Thinks Melania’s Nude Photos Will Hurt Trump’s Chances Of Being President) (Photo: Make America Awesome)

2016-07-31 23:31 Entertainment Editor dailycaller.com

52 Donald Trump Wishes Chelsea Clinton And Ivanka Weren't Friends Donald Trump said he wishes Ivanka Trump wasn’t friends with Chelsea Clinton. (Photos: Getty Images) During a rally in Denver, Colo., over the weekend, the Republican nominee weighed in on his daughter’s friendship with Clinton. “I thought Chelsea did a nice job,” Trump said when asked about her speech at the Democratic National Convention. “You know, Chelsea likes Ivanka and Ivanka likes Chelsea. “I wish they didn’t like each other, but they do.” (RELATED: Chelsea Clinton Just Addressed The Democratic National Convention — What She Said) The two women have been friends for years, and both recently spoke at their parent’s respective conventions. While addressing the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, Trump’s daughter said her father can bring real change to the country. WATCH: “I do not consider myself categorically Republican or Democrat,” Ivanka said. “I vote for what I believe is right for my family and my country. As the proud daughter of the nominee, I am here to tell you this is the moment — and Donald Trump is the person — to make America great again.” Meanwhile, Chelsea Clinton told personal anecdotes about her mother. (RELATED: Over 24 million People Watched Bill Clinton Speak At The DNC) WATCH: “Every day that I spend as Charlotte and Aidan’s mother, I think about my own mother,” Chelsea said. “My wonderful, thoughtful, hilarious mother. My earliest memory is my mom picking me up after I had fallen down, giving me a big hug, and reading me ‘Goodnight Moon.’ Every single memory I have of my mom is that, regardless of what was happening in her life, she was always there for me. Every softball game, dance recitals, countless saturdays finding shapes in the clouds.”

2016-07-31 23:30 Entertainment Editor dailycaller.com

53 53 Austria’s far-right candidate leading in first re- run election poll — RT News Hofer received 52 percent of support from respondents, while his opponent, Alexander Van der Bellen, a Green-backed independent, got 48 percent, according to a Gallup poll, commissioned by the Oesterreich newspaper. Van der Bellen defeated Hofer by a slender margin in the presidential run-off in May, after he had finished in second following the first round. However, May’s election results were declared void in July, after Hofer’s party challenged the result of the presidential election won by Van der Bellen by a mere 0.6 percent, with claims of irregularities in the procedure of counting postal ballots. READ MORE: 'Auxit' vote within year: Far-right Hofer warns Austria could follow in British footsteps If Hofer wins on October 2, Austria could look to follow in the footsteps of the UK and exit the EU. At the end of June, Hofer warned his country could hold a referendum on EU membership within a year if the bloc insists on political “centralization.” “The founding fathers [of the EU] wanted to ensure closer economic cooperation because states that cooperate economically do not wage war against each other. That worked very well until the political union was founded,” Hofer told the local tabloid Oesterreich.

2016-07-31 23:30 www.rt.com

54 Dick Morris Dismantles The Clinton Narrative In case you somehow were swept away by Hillary’s “herstoric” speech, a little truth tonic: Dick Morris recounts Hillary’s history. It starts with Marxism, chafes in the middle with embarrassment (she couldn’t pass the D. C. Bar exam?), and is replete with corruption. Dick asserts that any parenting Chelsea received came by her dad or the hired nannies. He reminded me of another couple times Hillary should have been put in prison. Funny thing is, as Morris lists the history, I was thinking of more stories that has been forgotten by the media. Time to rummage through the American Spectator archives and remember the badness. There’s plenty there.

2016-07-31 23:31 Melissa Clouthier spectator.org

55 Drudge Gets Wolf Blitzer Wrong: I Was at CNN Party Too Over at the Drudge Report, the estimable Matt Drudge has this headline: From Drudge the link takes you to this story in the American Mirror which blares: The Mirror story focuses on a CNN party after the close of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, capturing CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer and Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger “drinking wine and dancing with delegates as ‘Sweet Caroline’ played over the loud speakers at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention.” The short piece closes with this sentence: “It was the perfect image of the media and Democratic cabal.” Respectfully? The fly in the ointment of this story is, well, me. As a CNN commentator myself — regularly identified accurately as a “Trump supporter” — I was at exactly this very party. Ssshhhh. I even danced (gasp!) — with Gloria Borger. A tape, I assure you, that will never see the light of day because I don’t have the time to win Dancing With the Stars. This CNN party had zero to do with celebrating the nomination of Hillary Clinton (Really? I — a vigorous Trump supporter — would be celebrating that? I don’t think so) and everything to do with celebrating the end of two intense work weeks in Cleveland and Philadelphia for both the RNC and the DNC. In fact, the others captured on that tape were not delegates — this was not a party for delegates — they were CNN staffers, a number of whom I have gotten to know. Any implication otherwise is incredibly unfair to Wolf and Gloria and for that matter everybody else who was there — again, me included. So. For the record. The story is wrong. The implication in the story is wrong.

2016-07-31 23:31 Jeffrey Lord spectator.org

56 Shuttle Endeavour lands at California air base (CNN) -- Space shuttle Endeavour landed safely Sunday afternoon at California's Edwards Air Force Base after NASA waved off two opportunities for a Florida landing because of poor weather. The shuttle, steered by commander Christopher Ferguson, landed at 1:25 p.m., ending a mission that lasted more than two weeks. Wind, rain and reports of thunderstorms within 30 miles of the shuttle landing facility at Florida's Kennedy Space Center prompted NASA to cancel the landing attempts there. Those had been scheduled for 1:19 p.m. and 2:54 p.m. ET. After determining Monday's weather forecast at Kennedy Space Center was equally unpromising, flight controllers decided they would try to land the shuttle and its seven astronauts at Edwards AFB, about 100 miles from Los Angeles, California, where Sunday's forecast was sunny. Flight controllers prefer landings at Kennedy Space Center because of cost and schedule. NASA has estimated it costs about $1.7 million to bring a shuttle home to Kennedy Space Center from California. Watch Endeavour's Sunday landing in California » It also takes at least a week to get the shuttle ready for the trip, but schedule is not a major factor for the Endeavour; it is not scheduled to fly again until May. Endeavour's 15-day mission to the international space station began on November 14 and included four spacewalks. During that time, the crew brought key pieces -- including exercise equipment, more sleeping berths and a urine recycling system -- for a project to double the capacity of the station from three in-house astronauts to six. The recycling system was installed to turn urine and sweat from the astronauts into drinking water. Other modules are scheduled to arrive on a February shuttle flight. The goal of expanding the station's capacity to six astronauts is expected to be reached by the summer. The crew also worked on a joint that helps generate power for the space station. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen spent hours cleaning and lubricating the Solar Alpha Rotary Joint, which is designed to allow the solar panels on the left side of the station to rotate and track the sun. The astronauts also removed and replaced several trundle bearing assemblies. The mission went according to plan, despite a minor interruption on the first spacewalk when a grease gun in Stefanyshyn-Piper tool's bag leaked, coating everything inside with a film of lubricant. While she was trying to clean it up, the bag -- with $100,000 in tools -- floated away. CNN's Kate Tobin and Miles O'Brien contributed to this report.

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57 The American Spectator Chances are you didn’t watch the Democrat Convention Thursday night. Nielsen reports that better than 90 percent of the country didn’t. That’s a good and bad thing at the same time. It’s a good thing, because we shouldn’t wish for our countrymen to suffer unnecessarily — and to endure Hillary Clinton’s screeching, noisome, banefully discordant symphony of abject lies and trite banalities is indeed to suffer. It’s also a bad thing, because the more Americans are subjected to an interrupted viewing of that terrible hour, the better the chances the country’s voters will do their duty and insure we’re not subjected to four years of her drivel. Hillary Clinton had very little to offer the American people we haven’t already seen from her in the 25-odd years she has been in national politics, and that’s a problem for her — because we know her, and we don’t like her. We don’t like the lies, we can’t take the incompetence and failure, we don’t care for the corruption and we have no use for the insincerity. Hillary’s husband, the aging satyr and serial abuser of female subordinates who spent eight years in the office at which she has grasped for a decade, could at least satisfy the old political chestnut that if you can fake sincerity you’ve got it made. But Hillary can’t fake sincerity, or much else. When polls say 55 percent of the country wants her indicted and 68 percent of the country calls her dishonest, there’s a word for it — she’s a failure. And her acceptance speech proved it. Whoever wrote that oratory Waterloo was criminally devoid of a sense of irony. It was so bad that Clinton embraced unrestricted open borders — she didn’t give so much as lip service to border security, and in fact endorsed what sounded like unrestricted amnesty for illegals to include the citizenship that would make of them bloc Democrat voters — and in the next sentence called for higher wages. It was so bad that Clinton chided Donald Trump for what she called cowardice in the face of those who would question him, despite not having held a press conference of her own since December of last year. It was so bad that she claimed that her family consists of “builders” — with a nine-figure fortune reeled in mostly from bribery and graft involving foreigners — before castigating Trump for making products outside the country. It was so bad that she endorsed all the worst, most unworkable and clownish aspects of the Bernie Sanders agenda — free college, free student loan forgiveness, expanded Social Security — and promised to pay for them by cranking ever-progressive tax rates through the sky, and then in the next breath claimed she could work across the aisle to get them done. When has Hillary Clinton, despite the shamefully fraudulent narrative put forth this week by the flacks in her party, ever worked across the aisle? Did she manage that as First Lady during her failed attempt to socialize the health care system? Did she do it as the junior senator from New York, when she passed precisely zero bills of consequence? And it was so bad that Clinton actually claimed that she sweats the details of policy — when her entire excuse for having run an illegal private e-mail server through which America’s sensitive state secrets were laid wide open to foreign hackers was that she wasn’t very technically capable and never bothered to acquire that competency. This was a speech seemingly designed to ward off the Clinton campaign’s worst fear — namely, that the Sanders supporters in the hall would boo her off the stage. That’s why right at the beginning she pandered to him in the most obsequious fashion possible, claiming that his campaign “inspired millions of Americans, particularly the young people who threw their hearts and souls into our primary” and congratulating him for having “put economic and social justice issues front and center, where they belong.” That’s why it was devoid of specifics; Clinton made Trump’s somewhat gassy speech look like a policy lecture at the Heritage Foundation. And it’s also why she took pains to praise both the Black Lives Matter people and the police, and why not long after claiming that she would be a president for Republicans and Independents, she unleashed one of the most blatant panders possible to those who hate the First Amendment by promising a constitutional amendment, if necessary, to overturn the Citizens United case. It won’t likely escape notice that what was at issue in Citizens United was the freedom to make, in the year of an election, a film uncomplimentary of Hillary Clinton. So much for the respect for things like free speech among the country’s founding principles, but given the shambles she made of that early history when paying it the short shrift she did one shouldn’t be surprised. The speech was one of the most dishonest in the history of party conventions, but what is most significant was how little outrage that dishonesty will have rendered on the public. And not because nine out of 10 of us won’t have watched it; that’s merely a symptom of what we already know. Namely, that an honest speech is beyond the capability of either Hillary or her party. We know these people are brazen liars, and we know that Michael Walsh was completely correct when he called the Democrats a criminal organization masquerading as a political party. The revelations from WikiLeaks’ docu-dump of the DNC e-mails show quite clearly how rotten they are, and how they’ve proven themselves to be poseurs as to the virtues they claim — anti-racist, egalitarian, for fair play. I have watched this disgusting spectacle for four nights, because I have to, and I reached the end of my string before Hillary mounted the stage to pour out her bucket of bromides. For me it was when Xavier Becerra, the gibbering mediocrity serving as a congressman from Los Angeles, had the gall to attack Trump over his college transcripts — when for the last eight years Becerra has served as a sycophantic surrogate of Barack Obama, who has disclosed virtually nothing of his own paper trail. And then to listen to Hillary Clinton spend a significant share of her speech in a self-serving spiel about the exigency of a female president — when her entire curriculum vitae has come from her riding in the slipstream of a husband who repeatedly cuckolded her and forced her to impugn those women he abused — was more than any American with self-respect or an appreciation for political hygiene could stomach. The Democrat Party on display this week is a political grotesque. It’s little more than a rusted hulk ready for the scrapyard of history. And its candidate, with her imperious cackling and her fountain of breezy falsities, is a superlative exemplar for how urgent the need is for the voters to deposit it in that place. More people should have been subjected to her on Thursday.

2016-07-31 23:32 Scott McKay spectator.org

58 Here's what happened after Khizr Khan's Democratic convention speech - Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son was killed while serving in Iraq, stood before the Democratic convention on Thursday, July 28 and blasted Donald Trump's rhetoric on Muslims and immigrants. Here's what happened next. ()

2016-07-31 23:29 The Washington www.washingtonpost.com

59 Donald Trump criticizes fire marshal for not allowing more people inside Colorado Springs rally venue - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the Colorado Springs fire marshal at a rally there on July 29 for not allowing more people inside the venue, adding that “they don’t know what the hell they’re doing.” ()

2016-07-31 23:29 The Washington www.washingtonpost.com

60 Read The New Harry Potter Book It’s not often you find a line snaking around a Barnes & Noble at 9 a.m. on a Sunday, especially not in 2016. Yet, that’s what I came across this morning. It could only mean one thing — the new Harry Potter book is now available. ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is one of the most pre-ordered books of all time (Photo via Amazon) “ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ” is the eighth Harry Potter book, and it comes nine years after the release of the last one, “ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows .” This highly anticipated story has been the #1 Best Seller on Amazon all year, as it became one of the most pre-ordered books of all time. Here’s the synopsis: It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.” “ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ” is guaranteed to be the book everyone is talking about for the rest of the summer, so do yourself a favor and read it now . “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” — $17.99 Hardcover/$14.99 Kindle WATCH Where It All Began As Harry Finds Out He’s A Wizard: Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about? Email the Daily Dealer at [email protected] . Follow The Daily Dealer on Twitter and Facebook Follow Jack on Twitter The Daily Caller is devoted to showing you things that you’ll like or find interesting. We do have partnerships with affiliates, so The Daily Caller may get a small share of the revenue from any purchase.

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61 Don't miss these 2016 non-blockbuster films |The highly anticipated "Jason Bourne" movie starring Matt Damon is just one of a slew of big ticket blockbusters that have been released over the past seven months. But what about those smaller and independent films that don't get as much hype as their bigger-budgeted cousins and -- more often than not -- get lost in the shuffle? Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share some very good films you may have missed.

2016-07-31 23:15 Don't www.cbsnews.com

62 Captain Not So Fantastic It seems to me entirely appropriate that the title of Captain Fantastic, otherwise far from clear in meaning, makes Matt Ross’s movie sound like yet another super-hero flick. His hero, Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen), a militant hippie living in the picturesque forests of the Pacific Northwest with his wife and six children, is every bit as fantastical as the most outlandish of the Marvel Comics universe. He also suffers from the same crippling vulnerability that so many of the cartoon heroes do, something far more deadly than Kryptonite, which is that both he and his creator make the fatal mistake of expecting us to take him seriously. That’s a pity, because the idea of the film is a good one. It’s only about half- way through it that one realizes with a bit of a start that Mr. Ross doesn’t actually know that Ben is a political and social absurdity, half right-wing survivalist and half far-left Maoist, who engages in the oxymoronic posturing of the 1960s flower children. Though he (and the children, acting under his direction) pretend to communist-revolutionary sentiments (“Power to the people! Stick it to the man!” is the call and response between father and children), their idea of revolution is the politically inert but very Emersonian/Thoreauvian decision to hold themselves entirely apart from any potentially revolutionary masses, along with all the rest of a society they hold in contempt. There are still a lot of people of my generation who remain similarly blind to the fact that a drop-out revolutionary is a contradiction in terms — though not many are so far gone as Ben, who has taught his children to celebrate Noam Chomsky’s birthday instead of Christmas. You might think that sounds like gross caricature, but it proves not to be so, at least not in Mr. Ross’s eyes, as the works of Professor Chomsky also provide the inspirational quotation for the film’s would be inspirational peripeteia. Perhaps he and his family celebrate Noam Chomsky day as well. The professor himself, one suspects, would point out the contradiction between Ben’s supposed political ideology and his quasi-tribal way of life. The film actually begins with a communal deer hunt by Ben and his children that turns into a rite of passage to manhood for his oldest son, Bo (George MacKay). Ben, we may surmise, hasn’t yet got the memo about hetero- normativity and binary gender prejudice as the latest form of racist- capitalist-imperialism slated for extermination by the new new left. Another director would have Ben’s arrogant self-righteousness and contempt for the masses and their disgusting, consumerist ways set him up for a schooling in humility — and reality — and it looks as if something of the sort is on the way when, in the immediate aftermath of the suicide of Ben’s manic-depressive wife (Trin Miller), he gathers the children into a converted school bus for the long journey to New Mexico and a funeral at which his right-wing monster of a father-in-law (Frank Langella) has made it clear he will not be welcome. Surely, we think, when the children come in contact with the world outside their little Swiss Family Robinson idyll they, at least, will have to undergo some attitude adjustment. But, insofar as they do, it proves to be only temporary. A younger, post- pubescent son (Nicholas Hamilton), who blames his father for his mother’s death, lashes out at him and briefly thinks he wants to stay with his awful grandpa. We also see Bo, embarrassed at his own unfamiliarity with today’s — or any other day’s — courtship rituals, burst out against dad with the reproach that “unless it comes out of a f****** book, I don’t know anything about anything.” Above all, when a daughter is badly injured while trying to retrieve her errant brother from grandpa’s clutches, dad himself suffers from what must be the first minutes of self-doubt he has ever known. They don’t last. Ben barely has time to shave off his mountain-man beard before the children, now unanimous in their appreciation of him (and of mom’s bizarre posthumous wish to be cremated and her ashes flushed down a public toilet), persuade him that he and his hothouse educational methods (all the children have learned to speak fluent Esperanto, and are at degree-level in multiple other subjects) have been right all along — though the sojourn in the wilderness requires a bit of a re-think. In the end, all are content to settle for a rural cottage on a subsistence farm, the kids going to school with other children but at the same time keeping up with dad’s extra tuition — and his still-militant politics. To me this aping of academic Marxism-Leninism — which otherwise Ben seems unaccountably to despise along with practically everything else in the world of everybody else — is the most annoying thing about this very annoying film. Who outside of a university common room identifies intelligence and scholarship with the politics of the infantile left or the childish play-acting of pretend revolutionaries? Both Ben and Mr. Ross, as well as what the latter must have imagined as his target audience, are left in firm possession of the sublime self-satisfaction with which they began, still fancying they are sticking it to the man by remaining aloof from him, their political assumptions undisturbed by anything that has happened to them. Not that that will bother the professors and others who only watch movies to have their own prejudices confirmed.

2016-07-31 23:15 James Bowman spectator.org

63 Govt Making Fishermen Pay For On-Board Babysitters Fishermen have had a tough go of it against the federal government in the last year. The U. S. District Court in New Hampshire dismissed a lawsuit brought by David Goethel and a coalition of New England fishermen against the Department of Commerce, challenging a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rule requiring fishermen to pay the costs of on-board, at-sea monitoring by third party workers to ensure compliance with other federal regulations. Plaintiffs were represented by the Cause of Action Institute, a public interest law firm. “While we respect the District Court and its decision, it appears that decision is contrary to the law and facts,” said Alfred J. Lechner, Jr., President and CEO of Cause of Action Institute and a former federal judge Friday. “In the end, the federal government is overextending its regulatory power and is destroying an industry. We intend to study the decision and consider further action.” The federal government has previously financed the cost of at-sea monitors — approximately $710 per day. It passed the cost onto fishermen last year, claiming it could no longer fund the project. The government later revised its position, saying it could cover 85 percent of expenses. Fishermen would be required to absorb the cost of the program in fiscal year 2017. “Fishing is my passion and it’s how I’ve made a living, but right now, I’m extremely fearful that I won’t be able to do what I love and provide for my family if I’m forced to pay out of pocket for at-sea monitors,” Goethel said when the suit was filed in December. Other fishermen have struggled in federal courts in recent years. Federal prosecutors charged Florida fisherman John Yates with violations of the Sarbanes Oxley Act , a corporate auditing statute passed in the aftermath of the Enron scandals, for the illegal destruction of undersized red grouper fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Yates threw the fish overboard after a federal agent discovered he had caught them in violation of federal conservation laws. Prosecutors alleged this violated a provision of Sarbanes-Oxley that states any person who “knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence” could face up to 20 years in prison. The U. S. Supreme Court eventually heard the case in 2015, finding in favor of Yates. In dissent, Justice Elena Kagan argued the destruction of the fish constituted the destruction of a “tangible object” within the meaning of the act, and cited Dr. Seuss’s “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.” Follow Kevin on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-07-31 23:19 dailycaller.com

64 POLL: Clinton's Convention Bump Overtakes Trump Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton regained her lead in the polls over Republican challenger Donald Trump after she accepted her presidential nomination Thursday evening. Morning Consult published the most recent poll in the general election Sunday, revealing that Clinton regained her lead over Trump by winning over more women and independents. The poll was conducted Friday and Saturday, the two days following the convention. Clinton increased her numbers by five points, from 36 percent in last weekend’s Morning Consult poll, to 41 percent Sunday. Trump essentially traded places with Clinton, returning close to his pre-convention numbers, at 36 percent of the vote. Trump polled at 35 percent and earned a five-point bump after his convention earlier in July. That bump has all but been erased, according to the poll. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson has polled consistently, and came in at 11 percent Sunday. Without a third party challenger, Trump and Clinton still switched places. Trump was previously in the lead at 44 percent to Clinton’s 40 percent. But after the Democratic National Convention, Clinton came in ahead at 43 percent. Trump slid back to numbers similar to pre-convention stats, with 40 percent of the vote. Close to a fifth of the voters didn’t know, or couldn’t say who they would vote for, leaving plenty of room for improvement for either candidate as the election progresses and more voters make up their minds. Morning Consult surveyed 1,931 likely voters using cell phone and landlines. The poll has a 2 percentage points margin of error. In a massive online poll surveying over 23,000 registered voters published by Morning Consult Tuesday, 22 percent of women indicated they were on the fence about who to support, while only 15 percent of men remained undecided. Clinton lost with independent women after the Republican Convention, but appeared to gain back some of those votes in Sunday’s poll. Follow Phillip On Twitter Have a Tip? Let us Know Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

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65 Clinton: 'Director Comey Said That My Answers Were Truthful' [VIDEO] Hillary Clinton on Sunday insisted that FBI Director James Comey said that her answers to the American public regarding her handling of emails containing classified information were truthful, but this was disputed by host Chris Wallace. “The emails… I want to ask you about just one aspect of them, and that’s what you told the American people,” Wallace said to the Democratic nominee on “Fox News Sunday.” Fox then played three separate clips in which Clinton said she did not send or receive any classified material via email. “After a long investigation, FBI Director James Comey said none of those things that you told the American public were true,” Wallace said to the former secretary of state. “Chris, that’s not what I heard Director Comey say, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to, in my view, clarify,” Clinton responded. “Director Comey said that my answers were truthful, and what I’ve said is consistent with what I have told the American people, that there were decisions discussed and made to classify retroactively certain of the emails.” “I was communicating with over 300 people in my emailing. They certainly did not believe and had no reason to believe that what they were sending was classified,” she added. “Now in retrospect, different agencies come in and say, well, it should have been, but that’s not what was happening in real time. “But in a congressionally hearing on July 7th, Director Comey directly contradicted what you had told the public,” Wallace said. Fox then aired footage of the congressional hearing when Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy questioned Comey. “There was classified material emailed,” Comey said. (RELATED: Comey Confirms Hillary Clinton Lied To The Public About Her Emails [VIDEO]) WATCH: “He not only directly contradicted what you said, he also said in that hearing that you were extremely careless and negligent,” Wallace then said to the former secretary of state. Clinton admitted she made a mistake, but appeared to deflect some criticism onto the 300 people she corresponded with through email. “Well, Chris, I looked at the whole transcript of everything that was said, and what I believe is, number one, I made a mistake not using two different email addresses. I have said that and I repeat it again today. It is certainly not anything I ever would do again,” she said. “I take classification seriously. I relied on and had every reason to rely on the judgments of the professionals with whom I worked,” Clinton added. “And so in retrospect, maybe some people are saying, well, among those 300 people they made the wrong call. At the time there was no reason in my view to doubt the professionalism and the determination by the people who work every single day on behave of our country.” Follow Derek Draplin on Twitter.

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66 Yahoo Reports First Quarter 2016 Results "I'm pleased that we delivered Q1 results in line with our expectations. Our 2016 plan is off to a solid start as we continue to focus on driving efficiency, lowering costs, and improving long-term growth," said , CEO of. "In tandem, we made substantial progress towards potential strategic alternatives for. Our board, our management team, and I are completely aligned on this top priority for shareholders. " Mavens revenue represented 33 percent of traffic-driven revenue in the first quarter of 2015, and increased to 38 percent in the first quarter of 2016. Mobile revenue represented 21 percent of traffic-driven revenue in the first quarter of 2015, and increased to 25 percent in the first quarter of 2016. Gross mobile revenue for the first quarter of 2015 and 2016 was and , respectively. "We delivered financial results at the high end or above our guidance ranges. We also achieved free cash flow of through improved working capital efficiencies, excellent cost controls, reduced capital expenditures and a large tax refund," said , CFO of. "While we remain focused on the strategic alternatives process as a top priority, our employees showed their determination and commitment to by executing on our operating plan. " will live stream a video broadcast of the Company's first quarter 2016 financial results at / today. The live stream will be broadcast from Yahoo's studio and will be available exclusively on Yahoo Finance at finance.yahoo.com. The Company will provide its business outlook for the second quarter and full year of 2016 during the presentation. Supplemental financial information can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.yahoo.net. The video will be archived after the event at investor.yahoo.net and will be available for 90 days following the broadcast. 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By creating highly personalized experiences, helps users discover the information that matters most to them around the world -- on mobile or desktop. creates value for advertisers with a streamlined, simple advertising technology stack that leverages Yahoo's data, content, and technology to connect advertisers with their target audiences. is headquartered in , and has offices located throughout the , (APAC) and the , and (EMEA) regions. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the Company's blog (yahoo.tumblr.com). "Ads Sold" consist of display ad impressions for paying advertisers on and Affiliate sites. "Affiliates" refers to the third-party entities that have integrated Yahoo's advertising offerings into their websites or other offerings (those websites and other offerings, "Affiliate sites"). "Alibaba Group" means Alibaba Group Holding Limited. 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"Search Agreement" refers to the Search and Advertising Services and Sales Agreement between and Microsoft Corporation, as amended. "Search click-driven revenue" is gross search revenue excluding the Microsoft RPS guarantee and search revenue from Yahoo Japan. "TAC" refers to traffic acquisition costs. TAC consists of payments to Affiliates and payments made to companies that direct consumer and business traffic to. "Yahoo," "Company," and "we" refer to and its consolidated subsidiaries. "Yahoo Properties" refers to the online properties and services that provides to users. We periodically review, refine and update our methodologies for monitoring, gathering, and counting number of Ads Sold and Paid Clicks, and for calculating Search click-driven revenue, Price-per-Ad, and Price- per-Click. 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The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to Yahoo's ability to continue to attract and maintain mobile users and grow its mobile revenue; risks related to Yahoo's ability to continue to grow the Mavens revenue; risks related to Yahoo's ability to grow users, user engagement and pageviews; risks related to growing advertiser engagement; risk of potential reduction in spending by, or loss of, advertising customers; risks associated with the Search Agreement with Microsoft Corporation and the Services Agreement with ; risks related to Yahoo's ability to provide innovative search experiences and other products and services that differentiate its services and generate significant traffic; risks associated with Yahoo's ability to manage its operating expenses effectively and improve profitability; risks related to acceptance by users of new products and services; risks related to Yahoo's ability to compete with new or existing competitors; dependence on third parties for technology, services, content, and distribution; risks related to acquiring or developing compelling content; security breaches; interruptions or delays in the provision of Yahoo's services; adverse results in litigation; risks related to Yahoo's ability to recruit and retain key personnel; risks related to possible impairment of goodwill or other assets; risks related to Yahoo's ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to joint ventures and the integration of acquisitions; risks related to Yahoo's regulatory environment; risks related to international operations; risks related to the calculation of our key operational metrics; and general economic conditions. With respect to Yahoo's exploration of strategic alternatives, there is no assurance any transaction will be consummated, and the process of exploring strategic alternatives will involve the dedication of significant resources and the incurrence of significant costs and expenses. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of. does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended , which is on file with the and available on the website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Yahoo's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended , which will be filed with the in the second quarter of 2016. !, the family of marks, Flurry and Flurry Analytics, and the associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of is a registered trademark of Other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Supplemental Financial Data and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations This press release and its attachments include the non-GAAP financial measures of revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs ("revenue ex-TAC"); gross mobile revenue; gross search revenue; adjusted EBITDA; non-GAAP income from operations; non-GAAP net earnings; non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share; and free cash flow, which are reconciled to revenue (in the case of revenue ex-TAC, gross mobile revenue, and gross search revenue); net income (loss) attributable to (in the case of adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP net earnings); income (loss) from operations; net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share - diluted; and net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, which we believe are the most comparable GAAP measures. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Yahoo," the "Company," or "we") uses these non-GAAP financial measures for internal managerial purposes and to facilitate period-to- period comparisons. We describe limitations specific to each non-GAAP financial measure below. Management generally compensates for limitations in the use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying on comparable GAAP financial measures and providing investors with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure or measures. Further, management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect additional ways of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. These non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, revenue, net income (loss) attributable to , income (loss) from operations, net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share - diluted, and net cash provided by (used in) operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP. Revenue ex-TAC is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as GAAP revenue less TAC that has been recorded as a cost of revenue. TAC consists of payments made to Affiliates, and payments made to companies that direct consumer and business traffic to. TAC is recorded either as a reduction of revenue or as cost of revenue. We present revenue ex-TAC to provide investors a metric used by the Company for evaluation and decision-making purposes and to provide investors with comparable revenue numbers when comparing to our historical reported financial information. A limitation of revenue ex-TAC is that it is a measure we defined for internal and investor purposes that may be unique to the Company, and therefore it may not enhance the comparability of our results to those of other companies in our industry who have similar business arrangements but address the impact of TAC differently. Management compensates for these limitations by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measures of revenue and cost of revenue—TAC. Each of gross mobile revenue and gross search revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure. Gross mobile revenue is defined as GAAP mobile revenue plus the related revenue share with third parties. Gross search revenue is defined as GAAP search revenue plus the related revenue share with third parties. We present these amounts to provide investors with additional metrics used by the Company for evaluation and decision- making purposes and as an indicator of the size of our presence in the relevant business. To this end, gross mobile revenue and gross search revenue report the total receipts generated on and Affiliate sites by the specified relevant business (i.e., mobile or search), before any TAC or other revenue share is paid to the Affiliates and before any revenue share is allocated to Microsoft or other parties. A limitation of these non-GAAP measures is that they include revenue that is recognized by one or more third parties and not by Yahoo; furthermore, they are measures we defined for internal and investor purposes that may be unique to us, and therefore may not enhance the comparability of our results to those of other companies in our industry who have similar business arrangements but address the impact of TAC and revenue sharing differently. Management compensates for these limitations by also relying on the comparable financial measure GAAP revenue. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to before taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, other expense, net (which includes interest), earnings in equity interests, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and other gains, losses, and expenses that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing results. We present adjusted EBITDA because the exclusion of certain gains, losses, and expenses facilitates comparisons of the operating performance of the Company on a period to period basis. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results reported under GAAP. These limitations include: adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments and such payments reflect a reduction in cash available to us; adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues in our businesses; adjusted EBITDA does not include stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's workforce; adjusted EBITDA also excludes other expense, net (which includes interest), earnings in equity interests, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and other gains, losses, and expenses that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing results, and these items may represent a reduction or increase in cash available to us; and adjusted EBITDA is a measure that may be unique to the Company, and therefore it may not enhance the comparability of our results to other companies in our industry. Management compensates for these limitations by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measure of net income (loss) attributable to , which includes taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, other expense, net (which includes interest), earnings in equity interests, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and the other gains, losses and expenses that are excluded from adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP income from operations is defined as income (loss) from operations excluding certain gains, losses, and expenses that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing operating results and further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense. Because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation expense, and the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, we believe excluding stock- based compensation expense enhances the ability of management and investors to understand the impact of stock-based compensation expense on income (loss) from operations. We consider non-GAAP income from operations to be a profitability measure which facilitates the forecasting of our operating results for future periods and allows for the comparison of our results to historical periods. A limitation of non-GAAP income from operations is that it does not include all items that impact our income from operations for the period. Management compensates for this limitation by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measure of income (loss) from operations which includes the gains, losses, and expenses that are excluded from non-GAAP income from operations. Non-GAAP net earnings is defined as net income (loss) attributable to (which we sometimes refer to as net earnings) excluding certain gains, losses, expenses, and their related tax effects that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing results and further adjusted to exclude stock- based compensation expense and its related tax effects. Because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation expense, and the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, we believe excluding stock- based compensation expense enhances the ability of management and investors to understand the impact of stock-based compensation expense on net income and net income per share. We consider non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share to be profitability measures which facilitate the forecasting of our results for future periods and allow for the comparison of our results to historical periods. A limitation of non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share is that they do not include all items that impact our net income and net income per diluted share for the period. Management compensates for this limitation by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measures of net income (loss) attributable to and net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share - diluted, both of which include the gains, losses, expenses and related tax effects that are excluded from non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (adjusted to include excess tax benefits from stock-based awards), less acquisition of property and equipment, net (i.e., acquisition of property and equipment less proceeds received from disposition of property and equipment) and dividends received from equity investees. We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure which provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by business operations, after deducting our net payments for acquisitions and dispositions of property and equipment, which cash can then be used for strategic opportunities or other business purposes including, among others, investing in the Company's business, making strategic acquisitions, strengthening the balance sheet, and repurchasing stock. A limitation of free cash flow is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period. Management compensates for this limitation by also relying on the net change in cash and cash equivalents as presented in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows prepared in accordance with GAAP which incorporates all cash movements during the period.

2016-07-31 23:20 investor.yahoo.net

67 Yahoo Announces Editorial Plans for 2016 Summer Games --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ( : YHOO) today announced its full global editorial lineup for the 2016 in , including Olympic gold medalists and. Yahoo will send more than 15 experts and writers to Rio, plus another 15 video producers and crew to cover the Games from every angle. Yahoo's focus for the 2016 will be to tell compelling stories and produce instant reactions across all content platforms. "We will use our world-class reporting to seek out the unscripted moments that make the so riveting," said , Vice President,. "We're poised to offer our most comprehensive coverage ever with a relentless emphasis on mobile- first content. We look forward to Shawn (gymnastics) and Summer (swimming, host) along with Canadian Olympian ( ) providing insider commentary on Yahoo's global stage. " Yahoo's experts will create unique content for Yahoo's global audience leading into the and throughout the. Content from Yahoo's talent will include video originals such as Instant Reactions, Power Rankings, Yahoo Sports Rio 101 and the Yahoo Sports , while Yahoo's award-winning writers like , , and will create in-depth features to tell the untold stories of Olympians and how medals were won or lost. Former Canadian national team and pro soccer goalkeeper will bring expert analysis to Yahoo Canada and host "Bring Your Eh Game" podcasts throughout the games. Finally, Yahoo's and based production teams will create three daily shows in Spanish and English, as well as documentary-style video content capturing the lively and colorful environment on the ground at the Games. Yahoo Summer Games coverage can be found across platforms from its custom destination page featuring medal counts and on the app. will also translate its coverage into a variety of languages to reach its over one billion unique users worldwide. Yahoo's editorial staff will work around the clock to make sure fans across the globe won't miss any piece of the action or unique story whether they're cheering for the , , , , , etc. is a guide focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining our users. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. is headquartered in , and has offices located throughout the , (APAC) and the , and (EMEA) regions. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the Company's blog (yahoo.tumblr.com).

2016-07-31 23:20 investor.yahoo.net

68 USA TODAY “Gone” tells the story of Mississippi native Felix Vail and the people whose paths he crossed. Vail goes on trial Aug. 8 in Lake Charles, Louisiana — the oldest prosecution of a serial-killer suspect in U. S. history. Vail is charged in the 1962 death of his first wife, and authorities suspect he is connected to the disappearances of two other women. 2016-07-31 23:20 rssfeeds.usatoday.com

69 Where To Get A Pocket Constitution If we learned anything from the current news cycle, it’s that every American should own a pocket Constitution. This should be a no- brainer, but apparently some folks had not had one until recently, as evidenced by the fact that constant companion is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. The pocket Constitution is now a best seller on Amazon (Photo via Amazon) United States Constitution, Pocket Size, Genuine Leather, Embossed American Eagle — $26.94 If you don’t already have one, you can get this important document here . LISTEN To The United States Constitution: Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about? Email the Daily Dealer at [email protected] . Follow The Daily Dealer on Twitter and Facebook Follow Jack on Twitter The Daily Caller is devoted to showing you things that you’ll like or find interesting. We do have partnerships with affiliates, so The Daily Caller may get a small share of the revenue from any purchase.

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70 England's plastic bag usage drops 85% since 5p charge introduced England's 5p charge on plastic bags appears to have succeeded in changing consumer behaviour after early figures suggested usage has dropped 85 per cent since it was introduced last October. The seven major supermarkets handed out just over 500 million plastic carriers in the first six months after the levy was introduced, compared with more than 7 billion in the year before it came into force, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Environment minister Therese Coffey hailed the expected full year drop of 6 billion bags as a sign that the move has been successful. She said: "Taking 6bn plastic bags out of circulation is fantastic news for all of us,. It will mean our precious marine life is safer, our communities are cleaner and future generations won’t be saddled with mountains of plastic taking hundreds of years to breakdown in landfill sites. “It shows small actions can make the biggest difference, but we must not be complacent, as there is always more we can all do to reduce waste and recycle what we use.” The charge has resulted in donations of more than £29m from retailers towards good causes including charities and community groups, Defra said.

2016-07-31 23:24 www.thedrum.com

71 Changes to Quail Hollow course The 28-year-old swimmer (who trains in Charlotte with SwimMAC Carolina's Team Elite) and her fiance/strength coach Eric Lane talk about priorities, and how to balance work and life with training toward an Olympic goal. (If you're having trouble hearing the video, try it with headphones.) Retired Observer columnist Tom Sorensen recalls a visit to Charlotte by Muhammad Ali, who died Friday at age 74. Visit was part of donation presentation from BJ’s Membership Club Commissioner Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman welcomes the 2016 U. S. Paralympic Team Trials for Swimming and Track and Field and Cycling to be held June 30-July 2nd. Law enforcement officers run along South Tryon Street near Shopton Road near the end of their run in support of the North Carolina Special Olympics. The run started at CMPD Headquarters and ended at the Police Training Academy. Ryan Lochte won the 400 individual medley with ease at Friday night's Arena Pro Swim Series but he wasn't that satisfied with the race and said it hurt from the beginning. Golfers returned to Raintree Country Club in Charlotte on Thursday to prepare for the Symetra Classic. The tournament begins Friday. Among the golfers competing are top-ranked and leading money winner Madelene Sagstrom, Charlotte natives Allison Emrey, Laura Wearn and Madison Moosa. Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer will compete at this weekend's Arena Pro Swim Series at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte will compete at the Arena Pro Swim Series this weekend at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. First round action in the Wells Fargo Championship ended with Andrew Loupe and Steve Wheatcroft sharing the lead at -7.

2016-07-31 23:12 www.charlotteobserver.com

72 New Classes at Pisgah Wildlife Center By Don Mallicoat- The WRC Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education has some new offerings for the month of August that may be of interest to the novice angler and parents looking for activities for the kids. The complete list can be found at the Commission’s website, www.ncwildlife.org, under Learning. Here are some we thought might be of interest. Aug. 1-5 – Week in the Woods from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Open to ages 8-15. This weeklong series of hands-on classes focuses on outdoor skills and safety. Participants will learn about tracking, using a compass, survival skills, wildlife and much more. They will spend one day hiking to the top of John Rock. For the novice trout angler these two may be of interest. Aug. 6 – Fly Tying for the Beginner from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to ages 12 and up. Learn the basics of fly tying during this introductory level class. Participants will work at their own pace to tie a basic pattern. Equipment and materials will be provided. Aug. 19 – Casting for Beginners: Level II from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to ages 12 and up. Participants will learn more advanced casting techniques at their own pace from experienced instructors. This class will be held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials will be provided. Participants should bring a bag lunch. With hunting season just around the corner it is time to think about required Hunter Safety training for the new hunter. Aug. 23 and 24 – Hunter Education Course from 6 to 9 p.m. No minimum age. This two-day course will covered hunter responsibility and firearms and is accepted in every state in the United States. Everyone must complete a hunter education course successfully before hunting in North Carolina and all attendees must be present both days. There are also Hunter Education classes at Skyland Fire Department August 3 – 4 and Haywood Community College August 8 – 9. Get it done before the season starts! Speaking of hunting season, it is time to start getting ready for resident goose starting September 1 and of course dove on September 3. I spoke with a WRC officer the other day and he says the recent rains have really helped the dove fields at Sandy Mush and they should be ready for opening day. If this drought persists I’m concerned about the impact on early goose season though. Last year’s drought led farmers to cut their silage corn early. That combined with low water levels made it difficult to pattern goose movement. Hopefully better results this year. And since wingshooting season starts soon here is another last minute reminder to get some shooting practice in. You can have the best equipment, best camouflage, and best location in the field and if you can’t hit the birds there is nothing in the freezer and you will be very frustrated. True, you can’t simulate every target angle you will face in the field but that’s not what you are trying to achieve. The main goal you work on is your timing and re-establishing those motor skills you’ve lost since last season. Do some work at home mounting the gun until you’ve got it coming to the same place every time. Take that to the sporting clays range and force yourself to focus on the target while moving the gun ahead of it for a smooth, consistent swing to break the target. Two to three trips to the range will lead to more satisfaction in the field and a full limit. I talked with a couple of fishing guides this week and both confirmed that conditions are terrible right now due to the persistent drought in our area. Drifting the French Broad for smallmouth bass is impossible. Not only is the water low but it is muddy because what water is there is run off from upstream. They are doing some trips to Tennessee for tailwater trout. About the only fishing to be done right now is wade fishing for trout on streams and it has to be done early morning before the water temperatures rise. Let us hope this drought will subside and conditions will improve before the Fall fishing season begins and Delayed Harvest streams are restocked. Don Mallicoat owns Wings & Clays Guns and Gear and can be reached at [email protected] or 828.633.1806

2016-07-31 23:12 By Don www.thetribunepapers.com

73 Google Autocompletes 'Muslim Dad' With 'Kills His Daughter' A picture posted to Imgur Saturday reveals Google’s search engine autocompletes the query “Muslim Dad” with some brutal phrases. When a user types in “Muslim dad,” the first autocomplete is tame, pulling up searches for “muslim dad dnc.” This refers to the speech a Muslim father gave at the Democratic National Convention in honor of his solider son who died. The rest of the autocompletes are “muslim dad kills daughters,” “muslim dad kills his daughter,” “muslim dad runs over daughter” and “muslim dad christian mother.” View post on imgur.com When a user types in “muslim father,” the auto completes are a little different. The first result is again “muslim father dnc.” The remaining autocompletes are “muslim father kills daughter,” “muslim father kills gay son,” “muslim fathers and daughters,” “muslim father christian mother.” Follow Amber on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

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74 Weekend Circuit: North Carolina Voter Law Torpedoed This is Weekend Circuit, a review of the serious and the silly in federal appellate courts in the last week. Fourth Circuit Torpedoes North Carolina Voting Regulations The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit showed little patience and less leniency with North Carolina Friday, striking down the state’s voting law in a display of raw judicial brawn. The Court found that North Carolina acted with discriminatory intent in adopting the law, raising the prospect of a Voting Rights Act section 3 petition, which could place the state’s voting laws back under federal supervision. “Although the new provisions target African Americans with almost surgical precision, they constitute inapt remedies for the problems assertedly justifying them and, in fact, impose cures for problems that did not exist,” the court wrote. “Thus the asserted justifications cannot and do not conceal the State’s true motivation.” In what may be a first in a federal court, the three-judge panel cited the “The Daily Show” in a footnote on page 47 of the ruling, quoting a Republican precinct chair who testified before the North Carolina legislature (and later interviewed on the Comedy Central program) to corroborate their intentional discrimination finding. “If [SL 2013-381] hurts the whites so be it,” the precinct chair told “The Daily Show” in 2013. “If it hurts a bunch of lazy blacks that want the government to give them everything, so be it.” Menendez Loses Appeal The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined to dismiss a corruption indictment against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, after the Supreme Court’s ruling in McDonnell v. U. S. raised the prospect of a quick acquittal for the embattled Democrat. (RELATED: Supreme Court: Disgraced Republican Governor’s ‘Tawdry’ Deeds Aren’t Corruption) At issue in the litigation is the senator’s relationship with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Florida ophthalmologist and Menendez financier. The government argues Melgan showered Menendez with lavish gifts in exchange for his intercession on various matters relevant to his medical practice, including Medicare billing disputes. Menendez has argued his conduct is protected by the Constitution’s speech and debate clause. “Members of Congress are not to be ‘super-citizens’ immune from criminal liability,” Circuit Judge Thomas Ambro wrote for a three-judge panel. Ninth Circuit OKs Porn Star’s Libel Claim The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is allowing Leah Manzari, a retired porn star, to proceed with a libel claim against a British newspaper that ran a picture of her in a story concerning a prominent webcam cocotte who tested positive for HIV. Manzari does not have HIV. She brought a claim against the Daily Mail, alleging that using her photo in the context of the article was a libelous assertion that she has a sexually- transmitted disease. The Mail claims it simply relied on a stock photo and included a note at the end of the article the individual pictured was not the actress in question. Still, the Ninth Circuit found that a reasonable reader would probably infer the piece was about Manzari, and allowed the litigation to proceed. “A picture is worth a thousand words. A photograph, especially when coupled with text, can convey a powerful message: in this case, a potentially defamatory one,” the panel said. Manzari performed under the name “Danni Ashe.” Follow Kevin on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

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75 The Great Smyrna Fire Reverend Jennings and the Hand of God Part 14 of 14 on Islamic Doctrines By Mike Scruggs- By the end of Sunday, September 10, 1922, The Turkish Army had murdered the elderly Greek Archbishop of Smyrna, Chrysostomos, and exterminated most of the inhabitants and refugees in the Armenian “quarter” of Smyrna. The well orchestrated slaughter of perhaps 25,000 Armenians was according to the usual Jihadic pattern of looting, raping, and killing, which was established by Muhammad and documented in Islam’s most sacred tests. Also as usual, they spared the prettier women and girls for the Turkish Army and later sale as sex slaves. On Monday, the looting, rapine, and killing was extended to the larger Greek quarter, which was now crowded with Greek refugees fleeing the advance of the Turks. Many hid in homes, churches, schools, and other buildings. Eight hundred Christians who had taken refuge in the Catholic Cathedral were dragged out and massacred. In the streets and homes, the same pattern of looting, rapine, and killing proceeded. Twenty women who had fled for safety to the home of a British citizen were raped and then killed. A full account of such wanton savagery would take many articles. The slaughter in the Greek quarter of Smyrna seemed to peak late on Tuesday, but the worst was yet to come. When the wind turned away from the Turkish quarter, sometime after noon, on Wednesday, Turkish soldiers began to spread gasoline and kerosene in tin cans on the homes and streets of all but the Turkish and Jewish quarter, starting with the Armenian quarter, which had already been partially burned. They used rags, sticks, and small bombs to help spread the fire, which quickly spread downhill toward the quay. The small Jewish quarter was too near the Turkish quarter to fire and was also protected by Italian Marines. Within four hours, the fire was raging over two-thirds of Smyrna across a two-mile front and was approaching the buildings on the 300-yard-wide quay. Most of the seaworthy civilian boats in the harbor had already departed for the Greek Island of Chios, loaded with fleeing families and their most necessary belongings. The only hope for rescue from the fire and the Turks were the 21 Allied ships in harbor, whose orders forbade them to take any but their own nationals. The foreign nationals were already queuing at the ships, and thousands of Greeks and the remaining Armenians were filling up the quay hoping to be taken on an Allied ship. One of them was a resourceful 16-year-old Greek boy named Aristotle Onassis. The fire was so hot that it forced the Allied ships to pull back 250 yards from the quay. Meanwhile an estimated throng of 500,000 was caught between the raging tongues of fire and dense clouds of smoke and the water, while the Turks guarded the ends of the quay. According to a representative of an American tobacco company, quoted by Edward H. Bierstadt, author of The Great Betrayal, published in 1924: “So tightly was the great throng packed on the quay that when one died he could not fall, but continued to stand upright supported perforce by his fellows.” Into this already dreadful situation, squads of Turkish soldiers darted in and took away ten or twenty women and made off with them for whatever fate. Meanwhile the Allied ships began to take on their nationals. But they had orders to take none but their own nationals. Small boats and swimmers were pushed away. Only the most distant Italian destroyer was hauling swimmers aboard. Night after night, the Allied warships threw their searchlights on the women screaming for protection. It took the fire about four days to die out. The Turks had never tried to put it out. According to Dr. Esther Lovejoy, who interviewed many eye witnesses after she arrived on September 24, “One could constantly hear the screams and moans and shrieks of these poor women and girls moving up and down the quay…. There was no retreat from that position. If they tried to go back through the ruins of the city they would probably have lost their lives…The quay became a reeking sewer.” The crews of American, British, French, and Italian ships in the harbor were growing extremely agitated by not being able to help the pleading refugees. The ships’ bands played tunes to drown out the enervating screams. Little mercies of hidden stowaways and picking up more swimmers began to increase. Finally, the officers of a British battleship persuaded their captain that the honor of Britain and the Royal Navy would be forever stained, if they did not go against standing orders and rescue the Christians from this Turkish atrocity. He commanded the battleship and his accompanying cruisers and destroyers: “Away all boats.” More than 20,000 were rescued from the quay. French ships screening their boarding passengers allowed anyone who could speak a word of French, no matter how bad the accent, to come aboard as French citizens with no questions asked. Among others, they took aboard an Armenian mother and her eight children. There were many Armenian girls in British and American missionary schools, and they were taught French, which turned out to be a blessed providence. According to dispatches on September 14-15 between three U. S. destroyers and George Horton, U. S. Consul-General in Smyrna, a total of 1,950 refugees were crowded into these destroyers and delivered safely to Greek ports. This may have been contrary to official State Department and Navy orders. Eventually, 12 American destroyers would take part in the rescue. Mustafa Kemal gave an ultimatum that all Christian males between 15 and 50, still in Smyrna by September 30 would be taken to the interior to rebuild Turkish villages destroyed by the Greek Army. Everyone knew exactly what this meant: a long march, hard labor, and then a bullet, bayonet, or the edge of a sword. Rev. Asa Jennings arrived in Smyrna with his wife and three children in late August to be Assistant YMCA Director. He was an ordained minister of the Methodist Church, who had given up his pulpit in upstate New York to pursue an administrative career. He was a small, frail man with occasional health problems, just approaching his forty-fifth birthday. Although physically unimposing, he was very likable, spirited, and could muster an authoritative manner when the occasion demanded. He was deeply touched by the agony he saw all around him. Even his suburban home life was disturbed by the Turks burning wagon-load after wagon-load of bodies nearby, spreading a terrible stench. He felt like he wanted to do more than hand out bread and bandages, so he began to pray—for rescue ships. Through his friends on the American destroyer Edsall, he was already enquiring of every steamer in the harbor, if they would take refugees. On Friday, September 15, two days after the fire had broken out, and was still burning, Acting Secretary of State William Phillips cabled Admiral Bristol and directed him in certain and commanding terms to develop a rescue plan with Britain, France, and Italy to aid refugees in Smyrna. Moreover, Jennings was able to persuade an Italian ship captain and the Italian Consul to approve using a large cargo ship to take 2,000 refugees to the Greek port of Mytiline. He accompanied the refugees and found that the Greek Navy’s 20 troop ships were there. He immediately began to negotiate with the Greek Navy and by radio with the Greek Cabinet to have them pick up refugees in Smyrna. Somehow he was made an acting Greek Admiral and was initially given six transports for the task. Kemal for some reason extended his deadline to October 8. By October 8, Jennings, now with 50 ships, had succeeded in rescuing over 250,000 refugees. Another 250,000 were rescued by Allied ships responding to his initiative and leadership. Meanwhile, Mustafa Kemal had apparently become convinced that exporting Greeks accomplished his purpose of purifying Turkey of Christian minorities, while keeping the good will of the Allied powers. Despite the miraculous rescue of many thousands, however, the genocidal Jihad against Christian minorities in Smyrna was appalling. At least 100,000 died in the looting, rapine, and slaughter in the Armenian and Greek quarters of Smyrna. Approximately 160,000 men were marched off to the interior of Turkey for hard labor followed by extermination. Estimates of those dying as a result of the fire range from 10,000 to 100,000, with the low estimates being Turkish propaganda or U. S. State Department cover- up. Admiral Bristol’s original telegram to the State Department claimed that less than 2,000 died as a result of the fire. Based on the books of Bierstadt, Horton, and Dobkin, I would go with the higher number of 100,000, bringing the total to 360,000. Rutgers University has estimated that the total number of Greek civilians killed in the 1919 to 1922 genocide was 1.5 million. Another 1.5 million refugees were settled in Greece. In addition, about 43,000 Greek soldiers were died in the Greco- Turkish War of 1919 to 1922. According to League of Nations reports, 50,000 Greek and Armenian Christian girls were sold into sex-slavery. The non-Muslim population of Turkey dropped from 19.1 percent in 1914 to 2.5 percent in 1927 and is now less than 0.3 percent. “Democide” scholar Dr. Rudolph Rummel estimates that from 1900 to 1923 various Turkish regimes killed from 3.5 to 4.3 million Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, and other Christians. On December 27, 1927, the Greek Government awarded its highest civilian honor, the Golden Cross of St. Xavier, and its highest war honor, the Medal of Military Merit, to Asa K. Jennings of Utica, New York. About the author: Mike Scruggs Author and Columnist a.k.a. Leonard M. Scruggs Mike Scruggs is the author of two books: The Un-Civil War: Shattering the Historical Myths; and Lessons from the Vietnam War: Truths the Media Never Told You, and over 600 articles on military history, national security, intelligent design, genealogical genetics, immigration, current political affairs, Islam, and the Middle East. He holds a BS degree from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Stanford University. A former USAF intelligence officer and Air Commando, he is a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, and Air Medal. He is a retired First Vice President for a major national financial services firm and former Chairman of the Board of a classical Christian school. His viewpoint is unapologetically Christian, conservative, and patriotic. He has been a Republican County Chairman in two Southern states and remains an active participant in church, political, and veterans’ affairs. http://www.thetribunepapers.com/category/columnists/scruggs/ http://www.universalmediainc.org/books.htm

2016-07-31 23:15 By Mike www.thetribunepapers.com

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77 60yo cleric arrested after marrying a 6yo girl in Afghanistan — RT News The arrest took place in a village in the Ghor province in central Afghanistan. Mohammad Karim claims he married the child as a "religious offering,” adding that the parents of the girl were fully aware of their marriage. "The girl was given to me as a gift and we were married so I could raise her," Karim, who was arrested on Wednesday, told Radio Free Europe. "After the parents gave their daughter to me, they said, 'you can take her wherever you want.’” Karim claimed that the marriage was performed “during [the holy month of] Ramadan in the presence of 30 to 40 people.” However, the parents tell another story – they say they are in shock, adding that the child was kidnapped from western Herat province. "This man has said his wedding to this girl was approved by her mother and father," said Mohammad Zeman Azami, the deputy police commander of Ghor. "We spoke to her parents and they strongly deny they attended the wedding. On the phone, the parents told me their daughter was kidnapped. " The girl’s parents have already headed to take her back from a woman's shelter in Ghor where she has been held ever since, government officials told AFP. "This girl does not speak, but repeats only one thing: 'I am afraid of this man,’" said Masoom Anwari, head of the women affairs department in Ghor. According to Dr. Nashafarin Shihab, who works at the main hospital in Firuz Koh, the medical examination showed that the girl had endured no physical or psychological harm. " READ MORE: Afghanistan turns blind eye to rising violence against women activists – Amnesty The governor's spokesman Abdul Hai Khatibi confirmed that the cleric "has been jailed and our investigation is on going.” The Afghan Civil Code states that the legal age of marriage is 16 years for women and 18 years for men. However, the father of the girl may give consent to her marriage if she is as young as 15. Poor families consider a daughter “as an economic burden who must be married quickly to reduce the financial strain,” UNICEF report says, adding that with the on going conflict in the country many parents marry their daughters at young ages to secure their futures. “Forced and early marriages entrap girls and deprive them of their basic rights,” the organization says .

2016-07-31 23:15 www.rt.com

78 Travel + Leisure editor defends Hilton ad that showed gay couple in bed The openly gay editor of US travel publication Travel + Leisure has defended an ad for Hilton Worldwide that it ran it is magazine showing a gay couple relaxing in bed together. The ad, which ran in the June edition of the Time Inc- owned magazine, sparked a petition by the American Family Association (AFA), who branded it "unnatural and offensive". So far the petition has gathered almost 50,000 signatures. In a statement on the Travel + Leisure website editor Nathan Lump said that he was proud the magazine ran the advert. "Despite all the progress we have made in recent years, it’s still relatively rare to see depictions of gay life like what we see in that Hilton ad, including in “mainstream” magazines like ours," he wrote. "Few companies have the vision or the courage to do it. I was proud to run that ad in Travel + Leisure. I applaud our partners at Hilton for creating it, and I thank them for placing it with us. " The advert was promoting Hilton Worldwide's entire chain of hotel brands. "There is nothing overtly sexual about the image, and the men are not even shirtless (which is how I sleep, personally). It’s a shot that captures an intimate moment of happiness—maybe even love," added Lump. Hilton also responded to the AFA petition and said: "Hilton Worldwide is a global company of diverse cultures serving diverse guests. ... We are proud to depict and reflect our guest diversity in our advertising. "

2016-07-31 23:15 www.thedrum.com

79 Triplet lemurs born despite birth control at Riverbanks Zoo Emily Burton, Keeper of Small Mammals at Riverbanks Zoo explains the surprises of the baby lemurs born in June. The first time parents were not a breeding pair, meaning they were on birth control when the conceived the triplets. Lemurs can have litters of up to six babies. Becky Wright of Rock Hill, a social worker for the York County Council on Aging, found $300 in an ATM and turned it into police. Here's her story. South Carolina delegates had some fun at the last night of the Democratic National Convention, when they were treated to a Katy Perry concert. The Chester Sheriff's Office brought a "biter" dog and tracker hound to the sheriff's summer camp Thursday to demonstrate the dogs' training. School resource officers helped conduct the three-week summer camp, which helps build rapport between the students and law enforcement, and gives the kids the opportunity to do activities they would normally not be able to do. David Morgan, father of NFL star Jadeveon Clowney, rejected a plea deal for the second time Thursday at a hearing at Moss Justice Center. Morgan is facing up to 75 years in prison if convicted on two counts of attempted murder and three weapons charges stemming from a shooting at the Crazy Horse Showclub. The offer was between 14 and 20 years in a penitentiary for lowered charges in exchange for Morgan pleading guilty. Morgan's case will go to trial in late September or early October. Students in grades eighth-through-12th learned how to design their own video games at York Technical College's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, summer camp this week. The classes are being offered through a partnership with the Rock Hill Economical Development Corporation, which helped pay for the camp. At the end of the week, the campers should be able to take away a three-dimensional working game. Colbie Wolf, 7, of Fort Mill, had the opportunity to play in a week-long, national tournament in San Francisco sponsored by Baseball For All, a non- profit that cultivates the love of baseball in girls. A group of police, firefighters and other first responders from North and South Carolina are cycling through the Carolinas in memory of those who died in the line of duty. The ride started Monday morning, heading from Columbia to Greenville. On Tuesday, the group traveled from Greenville to Rock Hill, where riders will spend the night at the Elks Lodge. On Wednesday, the riders leave for Salisbury, N. C. The ride has two more North Carolina legs before ending in Raleigh. African-American community leaders challenged senators Tuesday to name a longtime black magistrate to a position in the vacant Rock Hill magistrate job. The leaders, including York County councilman William "Bump" Roddey and former president of the Rock Hill NAACP Melvin Poole, believed Magistrate Judge Mandrile Young should be appointed. No black judge has ever been appointed to lead a township magistrate office in York County. Here are excerpts from a press conference. Clover School District will open two new schools this fall, including the new $34 million Clover Middle School on Barrett Road and Highway 55, about 1.5 miles west of the town of Clover. The school is modeled after Oakridge Middle School on Oakridge Road, which opened in 2008 to serve students on the eastern side of the district. The school will have an estimated 805 students when it opens Aug. 15. Catherine Muccigrosso/Lake Wylie Pilot

2016-07-31 23:13 www.heraldonline.com

80 Former BHS owner Philip Green brands collapse inquiry a 'kangaroo court' The former boss of BHS Sir Philip Green has hit back at the MP leading the inquiry into the collapse of the high street chain, and accused him of turning it into a "kangaroo court". In a letter to Frank Field, who is the chairman of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Green said the process for solving the issue was "cumbersome and slow". "Even before the parliamentary inquiry started hearing from witnesses, you turned it into little more than a kangaroo court, with your constant press campaign barracking and insulting me and my family and your announcement from day one that the predetermined result of the inquiry was that I either sign a large cheque or lose my knighthood," he wrote. The spat follows Green's threat of legal action over comments Field made about Green in a report released on Monday that said the retail tycoon had extracted large sums from the company and left it on "life support". The embattled retailer was put into administration in April when a bidding process began. In an effort to woo buyers, marketing boss Tony Holdway led a guerrilla marketing campaign to show that BHS was a loved brand of the high street. But a buyer failed to emerge and the retailer was forced to close down.

2016-07-31 23:14 www.thedrum.com

81 How Hendrick’s Gin is using social insight to craft experiential activity Hendrick’s Gin is pushing more budget towards experiential and is using insights garnered via social media to set the tone of the activity. The gin brand carried out research earlier in the year to find out the passion points of its consumers and discovered that travel, and curiosity around their local neighbourhoods was a large trend. Hendricks Gin then used the insight to create a double decker bus experience named Hendricks Extraordinary Roving Bus for Exceptionally Refined Travel (H. E. R. B. E. R. T.). The bus, which is due to travel to Edinburgh in August, provides visitors with the Hendricks Gin signature serve - Hendricks and Tonic with a slice of cucumber - cocktails and cucumber macaroons. Speaking to The Drum, Sam Bovill, Senior Brand Manager for Hendricks UK, said that the brand wanted to have a conversation with its consumers that resonated with them, rather than trying to push a topic that Hendricks had chosen. “We wanted to go out and have a conversation with our consumers in topics they are interested in rather than trying to create something and try hard to engage them in that conversation…The primary objective behind the campaign is to recruit more consumers into the brand by just introducing a new and wider audience to Hendricks Gin. “Not by alienating or de-emphasising the focus on our current consumers because they are very important to us as well, but just widening the net. One of the big things that we’ve done this year is to widen the net on the experiential aspects of our campaign whereas previously we’ve kept them quite niche and only people at those events really new and understood what was going on.” Given the rise in popularity of gin in the UK Hendricks is keen to play up its signature serve to make sure it stands out from the rest of the crowd, although Bovill added that the sheer volume of new gin brands is “fantastic” for the category as a whole. “There are a huge number of gins launching into the category and all claiming different infusions and using botanicals in a different way. It’s actually fantastic for the category and really good for the consumer but for us it’s about maintaining who we are and staying true to the brand. “I think we are fairly well differentiated, I think the unusual positioning that we’ve created around the brand really does that for us. Our quality of liquid we will never comprise on and we will continue to hero the cucumber serve because that compliments the infusions that we have in our gin of cucumber essence and rose petals.” Hendricks is already working on its next “big” piece of experiential activity that will launch early next year.

2016-07-31 23:14 www.thedrum.com

82 60 injured as Yerevan police disperse protesters from besieged police station (PHOTO, VIDEO) — RT News Friday’s violence began when protesters broke through an area cordoned off by police, before being forcibly pushed back. Ruptly footage from the scene shows a large crowd of protesters running away from the police, as loud bangs are heard and a blaze is seen in the background. The police were wearing riot gear as they proceeded to chase off the protesters while banging their batons loudly against heavy shields. Flashbangs shot by police officers created a thick smoke, causing demonstrators to cover their faces. In addition, one of the houses nearby reportedly caught fire from one of the flashbangs, local media reported. Several journalists reported suffering flesh burns after being hit with police flashbangs. Separate reports described a group of people wearing civilian clothes beating up several reporters who were covering the demonstrations. “Sixty people were hospitalized as a result of the police dispersion of demonstrations held around the territory of the patrol police building captured by an armed group in Yerevan,” Ministry of Health spokesperson Anahit Aytayan told Sputnik Armenia. Supporters of the armed group came out on Friday, marching around the besieged police building in the Armenian capital. As protesters made their way across the city, police used flashbangs around Horenaci Street to disperse the crowd. Dozens were reportedly detained. The armed group took control of the police station in the Erebuni district of Yerevan on July 17, taking several police officers hostage and killing one in the process. READ MORE: Two gunmen surrender in Armenia’s police station siege after brief shootout Negotiations have been ongoing ever since. All of the hostages have been released, but the armed men then captured emergency responders who had come to the police station to tend to the wounded. The group’s demands include the release of Armenian opposition figure Jirair Sefilyan, who was detained on June 20 after authorities allegedly uncovered a plot to seize several buildings and telecommunication facilities in Yerevan. Last October, Jirayr Serfilyan and his opposition movement, “New Armenia,” announced that they would launch a “process of the civil disobedience and change of power.” Sefilyan openly said at a demonstration that he believes “achieving the shift of power only through elections is impossible; it can be achieved only by an armed rebellion of the people.” READ MORE: Scores injured in Armenia clashes as police station hostage crisis continues in capital Earlier this week, two armed members of the group that sieged the police station surrendered after exchanging fire with police, Ashot Aharonian, the head of Information and Public Relations of the Police of Armenia told the media. This is not the first time the group’s supporters have clashed with police. On July 20, violence between police and demonstrators resulted in the injury of 51 people, 29 of whom were police officers. Police detained 136 protesters during those clashes.

2016-07-31 23:07 www.rt.com

83 Tokyo's ill-tempered election Tokyo is preparing to vote for its next governor, one of the biggest jobs in Japan, which this term comes with the added pressure of overseeing the 2020 Olympics preparations. But as Mariko Oi reports, the election campaign has been marred by insult-slinging and allegations of sexism. "Traitor". "Too much make-up". "Dressed as a woman but a hawkish man". These are some of the comments that have been flung in what has become one of the most negative campaigns of recent years in Japan. Twenty-one people will be running for Tokyo's top job in Sunday's election and former defence and environment minister Yuriko Koike is currently considered to be in the lead. She would become Tokyo's first female governor if elected. But unusually, Ms Koike's party - the ruling Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) - has chosen not to back her, in favour of Hiroya Masuda, a former governor of the Iwate prefecture between 1995 and 2007, who isn't a party member. The influential local LDP leadership, which is furious with Ms Koike's decision to announce her candidacy without consulting it, has even warned members they risk being ousted if they endorse anyone but Mr Masuda. Ms Koike's lead in the polls has annoyed LDP grandees, with former Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara, the father of the local LDP federation chairman, telling voters: "We cannot leave Tokyo to a woman with too much make-up. " Her supporters were disgusted by what they called a sexist remark, but after decades in Japan's male-dominated political theatre, Ms Koike laughed it off: "I am used to it. " Harsh comments have also come from other female politicians, however, with former Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima saying that she wouldn't support Ms Koike simply because she was a woman. "It's meaningless when she is dressed as a woman but inside is a hawkish man," she said. This comment drew criticism - it was seen to be insensitive as Ms Koike had her ovaries removed in 1998 because of fibroids. For journalist Shuntaro Torigoe - running as the joint candidate for several opposition parties - it has not been his gender but his age and health that have been publicly scrutinised. He is 76 and a cancer survivor. While also among the front-runners, his critics say his scrawled handwriting and at times rambling and contradictory speeches are proof he is too old and frail to lead. Some, including doctors, have even asked if he might have dementia. Mr Torigoe has said he is fit to govern and is simply being discriminated against because of his successful battle against the disease. He also faced one of the strongest insults possible in Japan, when Mr Ishihara called him a traitor to the country. This was because Mr Torigoe previously questioned whether it would be worth protecting the uninhabited Senkaku islands - also claimed by China, which calls them the Diaoyu - if they were attacked. Mr Ishihara, who had initiated the national purchase of the islands while governor in 2012, was infuriated by the suggestion. What appears to be affecting Mr Torigoe's popularity most, however, is an accusation that he made an inappropriate approach to women. Mr Torigoe is suing two tabloid magazines for libel, but his decision not to hold a press conference about the accusation, as well as his last-minute cancellation to appear on a debate programme, has led to criticism that he is contradicting his lifelong pursuit of a free press. As they go to the polls on Sunday, one of the main concerns in the minds of Tokyoites is the ballooning budget for the 2020 Olympics, which have been hit by other problems including allegations of corruption and plagiarism of original logo designs. Another major issue which the candidates are urged to seriously tackle is the lack of childcare, which would allow mothers to go back to work. But above all, transparency is crucial in many voters' minds after two past governors, Naoki Inose and Yoichi Masuzoe , resigned over money scandals. Whoever gets elected on Sunday will serve a four-year term and could be re-elected - but it is unclear if the next election will take place before, during or after the city's second Olympic Games in 2020. What voters want is stability and to avoid a revolving door at City Hall.

2016-07-31 23:08 By Mariko www.bbc.co.uk

84 Georgia Nicols horoscopes for July 31, 2016 We have the “all clear” today to do business. The Moon is in Cancer. Unexpected invitations and social diversions, especially involving kids, will be fun and exciting. Nevertheless, avoid anything that might trigger a brief intense argument with someone at home. Try to sidestep this because it creates bad vibes for everyone. Follow the fun! Something connected with your home or perhaps even a real-estate deal will please you today. It’s an unexpected boon! Perhaps you will buy something modern or different for where you live? Or perhaps you will suddenly entertain friends at home? However, avoid emotional arguments. Something pleasant will occur today that you did not expect. You might meet someone you like to talk to. You might meet someone new who is exciting and different. An unexpected short trip might delight. Don’t let disputes about money or something you own ruin things. Enjoy the company of others! Because the Moon in your sign today, it’s easy to have an emotional argument with a partner or close friend. Grrrr. This might even be triggered because of the good news related to your health, your cash flow or a job. It’s as if good fortune occurs and then everyone squabbles about it. (Plot for a sitcom.) Spontaneous purchases, especially for wardrobe goodies, will delight you today. You will also enjoy schmoozing with others, especially unexpected interactions that are fascinating and different. Don’t let something behind the scenes that might be festering ruin your day. Take the high road. A brief argument, perhaps with a female or a member of a group, might take place today. Could be nasty. Fortunately, on the whole, you feel happy today because you see a way of looking at things and this makes you feel good. Who knew? Everything depends on one’s perspective. Avoid squabbles with parents, bosses and the police today. (They will be unpleasant.) Instead, focus on schmoozing with others because you will meet someone unusual today. You might also get a surprise invitation that pleases you. Possibly a friend will become a lover? (Sometimes this is surprising; sometimes not.) Avoid arguments today, especially about politics, religion and race. Steer clear of this because it will accomplish nothing — not today. Personally, you make a fabulous impression on bosses, VIPs and people in power. In fact, something quite delightful will surprise you. An unexpected opportunity to travel for pleasure might drop in your lap today. Likewise, you might suddenly get a chance to explore new avenues in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Or you might take a new course of study? It’s thrilling! Avoid arguments with partners and close friends today. Definitely. Meanwhile, keep your pockets open because unexpected goodies, gifts and favors from others will come your way. You might also get the approval of a loan or a mortgage because you will definitely benefit from others today! Avoid quarrels at work. They will be unpleasant and tedious. Instead, accept an unexpected invitation from a partner or close friend to have fun. You might even meet someone new because today is full of exciting, fresh possibilities plus new learning situations. Be patient with lovers today. And be patient with your own kids. If you can skate by all that, all will be well because something unexpected will really please you at work. It might be a raise, praise or a gift. Possibly a promotion! Author J. K. Rowling (1965) shares your birthday today. You are highly original and inventive. You have a great ability to express yourself with enthusiasm. You are friendly, you’re sociable and you cope well with challenges. It’s important to know that you will benefit by dealing with others this year. In other words, your success lies with interacting with other people. Make friends! Join clubs and organizations. Your social activities will be mutually beneficial.

2016-07-31 23:14 Georgia Nicols chicago.suntimes.com

85 UKIP hopeful Steven Woolfe misses leadership deadline MEP Steven Woolfe, seen as the frontrunner to succeed Nigel Farage as UKIP leader, has missed the deadline for submitting his nomination. A spokesman blamed a "technical issue" and said he remained a candidate, but this has not been officially confirmed by the party. Mr Woolfe submitted his application at 11:35 BST - before the noon deadline - but it "did not successfully go through until 12:17", his spokesman said. He is backed by UKIP donor Aaron Banks. Mr Woolfe's spokesman said the MEP was speaking to party officials "right up to the deadline". "He informed them he was having technical problems. These were finally resolved and the paperwork submitted," the spokesman said. Mr Woolfe represents the north west of England in the European Parliament, and is UKIP's spokesman on immigration. Mr Farage, who led the party for most of the past eight years, stood down after the UK's vote to leave the EU. Candidates to replace him are thought to include Huntingdonshire councillor Lisa Duffy and MEPs Jonathan Arnott and Bill Etheridge. To stand, they each needed the backing of a proposer and 50 supporters from at least 10 UKIP branches. The final list of candidates will be considered by the vetting committee of the party's national executive, before being announced on Tuesday, a UKIP spokesman said. The winner will be announced on 15 September.

2016-07-31 23:11 www.bbc.co.uk

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2016-07-31 23:11 Ellen Eldridge www.ajc.com

87 Texas balloon crash: Investigation after 16 killed in Lockhart US safety officials have arrived in Texas to investigate Saturday's crash of a hot air balloon in which all 16 people on board were killed. Robert Sumwalt of the National Transportation Safety Board said they would be gathering evidence, including any mobile phone footage of the crash. The balloon caught fire and plummeted to the ground in a field near Lockhart, about 30 miles (50km) south of Austin. Witnesses have suggested it may have hit power lines. The local sheriff's office said identification of those killed would be "a long process". Neither the victims nor the operator of the balloon have been officially identified but friends and relatives named the pilot as Skip Nichols who ran Heart of Texas Hot Air Balloon Rides. Wendy Bartch, a former girlfriend, said he had been involved with hot air balloons for about two decades. "He was a good pilot and loved people," she told the Austin American- Statesman newspaper. The Facebook page of the balloon ride company was filled with messages of condolence and pictures of Mr Nichols. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Robert Sumwalt told reporters that the firm's records as well as photographs and videos taken by passengers and by people on the ground would be part of the investigation. He said they would look at "the operation of the balloon, the pilot, [and] the company that operated the balloon". Two years ago the NTSB called for better regulation of hot air balloon flights in the US, recommending they should be subject to the same oversight as tour planes and helicopters. The FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration are also assisting in the inquiry. Saturday's accident was the deadliest ever hot air balloon crash in the US.

2016-07-31 23:04 www.bbc.co.uk

88 Beast Mode Challenge at Swan Creek Park Lisa and Dmitri Keating of Tacoma say they weren't surprised when their child Stella transitioned from boy to girl. They talk about how they have provided support for her. Officer Mark Ketter of the Puyallup Police Department reads to children during the Puyallup Public Library's Superheroes at Storytime event. The Journey to Nisqually brings hundreds of tribal members paddling from afar to Olympia this weekend. On Thursday they came ashore, guests of the Puyallup Tribe, at Owens Beach in Point Defiance Park. Chinook, the new 800 pound California sea lion, is on display at Point Defiance Zoo Passengers react positively to Pierce Transit's plan to add free Wi-Fi to the agency's 140 local fixed-route buses by year's end. Jeremiah Saucier and Vicki Niemann talk about the need for the Hope Recovery Center on the Key Peninsula. Key Peninsula Food Coop's Wednesday market puts fresh produce and neighborhood banter front and center. A look at what's going on at the former Sumner Meadows Golf Course and one regular user's opinion. She wrote a note demanding a teller put $2,000 into an envelope. Northwest philanthropists Mike and Sue Raney visited Longmire at Mount Rainier National Park on Wednesday to be honored for their $2 million donation to the National Park Foundation. The gift targets restoration of Rainier’s iconic Wonderland Trail and the Enchanted Valley Trail at Olympic National Park over the next 10 years via newly formed youth conservation groups. The REI Foundation also contributed $1 million to the national park system and president Mark Berejka was on hand.

2016-07-31 23:06 www.thenewstribune.com

89 Booze ban for China region's civil servants A province in eastern China has become the latest to crack down on civil servants' boozy working lunches by banning them from touching alcohol during official duties. Business meetings conducted over a meal can often be alcohol-heavy in China, but in Anhui province they'll be sober affairs in future, the People's Daily website reports. Drinking is now banned during the workday and at all official activities, be it conferences or deal-making dinners. It's being described in Chinese media as the "most stringent ever" implemented in the province. The only exceptions will be for events relating to foreign affairs, or those aimed at attracting investment. An investigation was launched in Anhui in February after several civil servants died of alcohol poisoning following official banquets, state news agency Xinhua says . A national alcohol ban for civil servants was proposed in 2009 but not adopted, and while some areas have brought in their own rules to stop on- the-job drinking, they have often prompted complaints from bars and restaurants about a loss of business. Toning down extravagant spending among officials, including lavish dining habits , has been a key part of President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive since he took office in 2012. Even Anhui's big government events will be less boozy from now on: in June, the province banned alcohol from being served at most official banquets. One civil servant told China Daily that many Chinese believe you can learn a lot about a person's character from their approach to alcohol, so it can be a way of building trust, but that some officials hate the drinking culture. Among Chinese social media users there's broad support for the changes. "How was this provision not implemented sooner? " asks one user. Another says: "This is good, in my opinion, drinking at work is not a good idea. " And several can't believe that Anhui has taken so long to stop its staff from drinking while on duty. Next story: Museum cats spared eviction after online campaign Use #NewsfromElsewhere to stay up-to-date with our reports via Twitter .

2016-07-31 23:04 By News www.bbc.co.uk

90 Clinton on Trump's Kahn comments: 'I don't know where the bottom is' - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton discussed Donald Trump's comments about the Kahn family while campaigning in Columbus, Ohio. () Clinton on Trump's Kahn comments: 'I don't know where the bottom is'

2016-07-31 23:04 The Washington www.washingtonpost.com

91 'Food crisis' hits 10,000 laid-off Indians in Saudi Arabia More than 10,000 Indian nationals laid off in Saudi Arabia are facing a "food crisis", India's foreign minister says. Sushma Swaraj said "large numbers" of Indians had lost their jobs in the kingdom, leaving them with not enough money to buy food. The Indian community in Jeddah, with the government's help, has distributed food to those in need at the weekend. Growth has slowed in Saudi Arabia as the country suffers the effect of lower oil prices. Ms Swaraj appealed on Twitter for the three-million-strong Indian community in the country to "help your fellow brothers and sisters". "I assure you that no Indian worker rendered unemployed in Saudi Arabia will go without food," she wrote . A government minister is travelling to Saudi Arabia, Ms Swaraj said. He is expected to help with arrange an airlift of laid-off Indians who are unable to afford the air fare home. Indian worker’s tearful plea to leave Saudi Arabia The Indian consulate in Jeddah said it had distributed more than 15,000kg (34,000lb) of food on Saturday alone, with the help of Indian nationals in the city. The embassy in Riyadh was asked to distribute as much food as they could to those in need. Reports in India on Saturday said 800 Indian workers had lost their jobs at Saudi Oger, a large Saudi-Lebanese construction company. The Saudi-based Arab News website reported on Sunday that hundreds of Saudi Oger's employees, who said they had not been paid in seven months, had led protests in Jeddah . The Saudi government has not commented on the situation of the Indian workers. In the past, Human Rights Watch has criticised Saudi Arabia for "rampant employer abuses of migrant workers, including forcing them to work against their will or on exploitative terms". A visa system that ties workers' residency to employment "grants employers excessive power over workers and facilitates abuse", the group said. Workers laid off in Kuwait were also suffering food shortages, Ms Swaraj said, but the situation there was more manageable, she added.

2016-07-31 22:36 www.bbc.co.uk

92 India low-caste Dalits protest over Gujarat attacks About 25,000 member of India's low-caste Dalit community have rallied in the western state of Gujarat in protest at attacks on their members. Anger among Dalits has been mounting since four young men were stripped and beaten in public as they took a dead cow for skinning earlier this month. Protesters pledged to boycott some of their traditional tasks, including the disposal of dead animals and manual cleaning of sewers. Cows are considered sacred by Hindus. Killing them is banned in Gujarat, although villagers said the animal that sparked the attack on the youths had died of natural causes. The organiser of Sunday's protest, Jignesh Mevani, told the crowd that Dalits needed firearms to protect themselves. "Neither the BJP nor Congress will come to our help," Mevani said. "Only our united strength will help us fight the age-old oppression. " Dalit leaders also told the rally that a 24-year-old man who had taken poison to protest against the attack on the youths had died of his injuries in hospital on Sunday. Descent into hell: Mumbai's dehumanised sewer workers

2016-07-31 22:36 www.bbc.co.uk

93 Armenia gunmen surrender after seizing police station About 20 armed men who seized a police station in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, have surrendered, police say. The men seized the building nearly two weeks ago seeking the release of "political prisoners" including opposition leader Jirair Sefilian. A police officer was shot dead from inside the police station during the stand-off on Saturday. The shooting came as police issued a deadline for the anti-government group to surrender. When the deadline passed, thousands of protesters again took to the streets in support of the group. The Interfax news service said all of those inside the police station had now been detained. Mr Sefilian, a former military commander, has criticised the government's handling of the long-running conflict involving pro-Armenian separatists in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Police issued an ultimatum to the group to surrender following violent scenes late on Friday when police with truncheons and stun grenades clashed with protesters. About 60 people were injured, including some journalists, and more than 100 arrests were reported.. Three gunmen were also wounded on Friday, apparently shot in the legs by police snipers. Two of them were escorted to hospital under armed guard. The group seized the police station on 17 July, killing one policeman and taking several hostages. They released a video demanding the release of Mr Sefilian and a number of others, and urging supporters on to the streets. The CivilNet newspaper identified the group as the Daredevils of Sassoun. The group had said it would retaliate if attacked. Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan but has an ethnic Armenian majority. A bloody war erupted after the end of Soviet rule in 1988, and there has been frequent unrest since, the latest in April , when clashes left dozens dead.

2016-07-31 22:36 www.bbc.co.uk

94 Teaching kids that cancer is not a curse Avid Tsesis tattooed the words “this is my curse” on his back, one month after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. In the coming months, he would undergo the searing effects of chemotherapy, forcing him to have to relearn how to walk and move his hands again. Yet, two years later, he changed his mind about the tattoo. “My cancer is not a curse,” said Tsesis, 23. “It is a gift”. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. Tsesis attributes his change in perspective to his time spent with Zichron Menachem, an organization devoted to working with children and young adults currently battling cancer, which he says gave him a life-changing sense of community and support. Once a year, the organization hosts a twelve-day long trip to another country; this week, 150 kids are taking part in an all-expenses paid vacation to London, a rare break in a difficult series of doctor’s appointments and chemotherapy. “It’s surviving, not living,” said Tsesis, of having cancer. “But the camp makes you feel like you’re living for twelve days.” The first night of camp, two days before the 6 a.m. flight to London, the campers gathered in the basement of the Jerusalem Gardens Hotel for the kick-off event—a concert with live music from the band Lehava. For the next hour and a half, clad in green shirts that read “together we shall overcome”, the campers let themselves go entirely in a flurry of conga lines, karaoke, and every type of dance move imaginable. Little bald headed children with tubes taped to their cheeks and surgery scars on their necks waved their hands in the air, sitting atop the swaying shoulders of counselors, all smiles, while a boy in a wheelchair was hoisted up into the air by the campers, giggling wildly. “We try to envelope all the kids in this freeing kind of joy,” said Ben Zion Kosovosky, a volunteer at Zichron Menachem. “And to bring as many people into the fold as possible, to get them to feel the energy and this awesome emotion in the room. It’s a very huge task for them to be able to let go of all the stress.” The camp also challenges kids, many of whom spend the majority of their days in isolation wards and hospital waiting rooms with their parents, to go outside their comfort zones. To do this, Zichron Menachem brings a fully equipped field hospital on all of its trips, allowing the kids to take their medications and receive their treatments without having to leave the trip. On the second day of camp, the day before leaving for London, Lihai Cohen, 24, got his face painted with the Israeli flag at a party hosted by the IDF for the Zichron Menachem campers. A brain tumor has left Cohen confined to a wheelchair, blind and deaf in one ear, making traveling quite difficult. Nevertheless, he says he is looking forward to the chance for renewed independence. “I’m waiting to see if I will be able to do something without the family that was always around me from the moment I was sick,” Cohen said. “But now I won’t have the opportunity to go back to the family every time I feel a little bit bad.” In addition to providing a release for the campers, Zichron Menachem has also set up a week long camp for the siblings of the sick children, allowing their parents to have a much needed break. Chaim Ehrental, who founded the organization 25 years ago with his wife, Miri, understands firsthand what it’s like to raise a child with cancer. Forty-one years ago, his son Menachem was diagnosed with leukemia at eighteen months, and every moment of the next fourteen years would be a struggle to survive. Chaim and Miri say that there were no organizations like Zichron Menachem in place to help deal with their son’s illness; instead, they had to take the initiative themselves to make their son’s life more tolerable, in addition to raising their other five children. During the periods where Menachem was kept in isolation, they brought in musicians to play outside their son’s door from 10am to 10pm. Despite the best efforts of his parents, one day Menachem understood with a deep finality that he would never be healthy. He made the decision to go off his medication. Six days later, he died. “There were hard times when our son was sick, when the doctors through their hands up and said ‘there is nothing we can do anymore’, but he was like a leopard and would somehow bounce back every time,” Ehrental said. “But when he decided to stop fighting, it took less than a week and he was gone. It drove home to us the message of how important the effect of the mind is on the body.” With no more music filling the halls after Menachem’s death, the Ehrental house fell silent. Chaim and his wife realized they had to do something before they became too depressed, so they made the decision to create the program they wished had been available for Menachem, a program that would give sick kids something to look forward to and live for. In the car ride back from the second day of camp, which featured another concert at an IDF base, Ehrental describes a letter he recently received from a mother of a camper. “For the past year the kid underwent very intensive heart treatments, causing unbelievable suffering and pain. Three months ago he was in a terrible depression and wouldn’t talk to anybody,” Ehrental said. “So just this Saturday night at 2 am, he says to his mom, remember when I was depressed? The only thing that took me out of my depression was the knowledge that I would soon be getting to to go to camp. That was the one thing that gave me the strength to be able to overcome my depression.” Ehrental looks towards the back seat of his van, full of campers flushed from a long day of excitement and festivities. A nurse helps one girl, who on any other day would be stuck at the hospital, take her chemo with some chocolate milk. “In other words,” Ehrental concludes, “we know that if there’s something the kids are able to look forward to and wait for, that’s no less powerful than as the camp itself.”

2016-07-31 22:28 Jack Brook www.jpost.com

95 Government taskforce presents PM recommendations to reduce discrimination against Ethiopians “I am not willing to tolerate racism in our country,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday evening. Adv. Ami Palmor, director- general of the Justice Ministry presented the prime minister a report with recommendations on how to eradicate racism against Ethiopians. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. “I refuse to let people be discriminated against based on the color of their skin, this is a terrible thing,” Netanyahu said. The prime minister said that he and the ministerial committee had heard “heart wrenching and hair-raising stories” of racism and discrimination against Ethiopian-Israelis. “We decided to take countermeasures against racism even before [hearing the stories],” he said. “But now, due to this report which is a part of our decision-making, will take more steps and I am happy that there are people, women and men, who are steadfast to uproot this phenomenon from our lives.” “This doesn’t suit our state, our citizens, and our people,” he said. The some 170 page report is revolutionary as it acknowledges the racism and discrimination faced by Ethiopians on a daily basis because of their skin color and presents 53 recommendations for the various government ministries to implement. The report was compiled by an inter-ministerial task force which was established by a special ministerial committee headed by the prime minister following widespread protests by Ethiopians in May 2015. The task force met with numerous experts and representatives from the Ethiopian community and heard their grievances prior to formulating the report. “During our work, the team was forced again and again to look into the mirror that the Ethiopian community in Israel held up in front of them, and deal with the grim reality,” Palmor said. “A reality in which our dark-skinned citizens stand out the most and are the most recognizable, and at the same time, transparent in so many other respects,” she said. The report outlines incidents of racism and discrimination faced by Ethiopians - from rejecting blood donations and segregation in maternity hospitals to rejection from schools and workplaces based on ethnicity and a lack of recognition of the religious establishment. The report also discussed incidents of police brutality, deemed mainly responsible for sparking the protests: the suicide of Ethiopian-Israeli youth Yosef Slamasa who committed suicide a few months after his arrest during which a number of police officers were accused of abusing him and the viral video of police officers abusing Ethiopian-Israeli soldier Damas Pakada in April of last year. Among the main recommendations presented by the task force, include the establishment of a unit within the Justice Ministry to coordinate the fight against racism as well as the appointment of an "officer against discrimination and racism" for every government office. The task force also called to create a framework for disciplinary action against civil servants or professionals in cases of "racial harassment" as well as provide free legal representation in claims involving racial discrimination in public places. With regards to the police, the report noted that several recommendations have already been implemented and urged to expand on several police programs to reduce discrimination including expanding a pilot program for officers to carry body cameras in cities with a high concentration of Ethiopian-Israelis. The report also calls to hold seminars for employers and employees to eliminate stereotypes and address racism in the workplace, hold meetings between employers and Ethiopian-Israelis as well as integrate Ethiopian academics into civil service. With regards to education, the report recommends that the education ministry integrate and train Ethiopian-Israeli educators as school principals, as well as require schools to "increase the use of content and textbooks" on the history and heritage of Ethiopia and increase the number of books used dealing with diversity and differences in skin color. Additionally, the report called to increase the "positive presence" of Ethiopians in the public sphere, culture, and in the media.

2016-07-31 22:28 LIDAR GRAVÉ www.jpost.com

96 Dartmoor Lynx recaptured after three weeks on run A lynx that escaped from Dartmoor Zoo in Devon has been captured - after more than three weeks on the run. The police had warned that the cat, named Flaviu, could be dangerous if cornered. The Carpathian lynx, the size of a large domestic cat, was found after walking into a humane trap and is now back at the zoo. Zoo owner Ben Mee told BBC Radio Devon it was "a huge relief" to have got the animal back. He said that they had been "living in the hope" that he would wander into a trap looking for food. "I've been speaking to lynx trackers all around the world and I was getting more confident that he would end up doing this but the timescale was the thing that worried me. They said it could be a week or six weeks or six months. " Flaviu was trapped about a quarter of a mile away from the zoo in woods at Hemerdon. Thirty members of staff and volunteers began combing the zoo but found no trace of the animal, concluding that he had left the park. Search teams were organised in the local area, while 25 humane traps were baited with various types of meat. Head tracker Andrew Goatman set a trap where Flaviu had killed a lamb said Mr Mee. "The farmer moved the sheep away from the area and Andrew set the trap using veal, knowing that Flaviu would return to the scene of the kill," he said. "When we came back we found a very irritated lynx. " Mr Mee said he now wanted to find a female lynx to keep Flaviu company. "He's at the right age, so that's the next priority," he said. "We have also taken extra precautions to prevent another escape by putting a roof on the lynx enclosure. " Devon and Cornwall Police had previously used thermal imaging cameras to assist with the search. Dartmoor Zoo took delivery of the animal on 6 July from Port Lympne wildlife park in Kent but it escaped the next day. It is the third escape from the zoo after a jaguar got loose from a pen and into a tigers' enclosure in 2006 before it was sedated by keepers. In 2007 a wolf clambered over the top of its enclosure before being recaptured.

2016-07-31 22:12 www.bbc.co.uk

97 Russian customs seize 500+ bear paws heading to Chinese black market — RT News Apart from the bear paws, 3,978 mink furs, 2.4 kilograms of jade, and a 4- kilogram fragment of mammoth tusk were among the contraband seized on Monday, RIA Novosti reports. The total value of the undeclared goods is estimated at around US$620.000. The cargo, which was sealed in big bags with labels written in Chinese, was seized from a boat in Russia’s Khabarovsk Region. The owner of the vessel has been charged with two counts of smuggling. The perpetrator confessed that the cargo was to be transported from Khabarovsk to Tongjiang city in the Heilongjiang province of China to be sold on the black market. Bear paws are considered a delicacy in Chinese restaurants, where they are often added to soups or barbecued. Some dishes containing them can cost up to $1000. According to experts, the paws from the smuggled load belonged to both Brown and Himalayan bears. Himalayan bears are on the critically endangered list, as their population is dramatically decreasing. READ MORE: 7 weirdest wildlife smuggling attempts caught on camera (PHOTOS) Several petitions demanding that an end be put to eating bear meat in China and elsewhere in Asia have been signed by hundreds of thousands of people. Activists say the animals often undergo barbaric treatment when being converted to food, which often includes being cooked alive. “It’s horrendous. It’s despicable. I would say that anybody who can afford these so-called delicacies would be much better off going and buying themselves a heart and getting some compassion because in 2016 there’s simply no reason to eat the paw of a bear,” Elisa Allen, an associate director of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), told RT. Besides being served as food, Allen says the bear paws are also “used to cure everything from impotency to fevers. And also sometimes they’re simply used as trinket and they end up collecting dust.”

2016-07-31 22:13 www.rt.com

98 Who’s Your Mommy? Hillary Clinton at DNC Hillary Clinton’s advantage going into the final evening of the Democratic National Convention was her nonstop determination. The former first lady and secretary of state never gave up on her bid to become the first female American president. Unlike Donald Trump, she didn’t just stumble into the nomination. She reached the spotlight through “steady leadership” — a euphemism for plodding on after personal scandal on an epic scale and a painful election loss in 2008. It was a convention notable for its role reversals. Break out the tea and cookies: Supporters touted the feminist role model as a great mother first. At some moments the convention seemed like an excursion back in time, to the The Donna Reed Show. The mommy focus served not only to humanize Clinton, but also to distract from the reckless judgment that has dogged her professional life. President Obama talked about how everyone in the public spotlight makes mistakes. He’s right. Two mistakes that have haunted Clinton through this primary, however, were not caused in the heat of chaos when there are no good decisions. To the contrary, Clinton’s decision to use a home-brew server for her State Department emails, which opened a door to hostile hackers, was not thrust upon her. Likewise her hefty Goldman Sachs speaking fees — $675,000 for three talks — were not due to complex forces beyond her control. Clinton has a long-standing record of greed. No worries, the mommy theme coos, as Chelsea Clinton turned out great. The Philadelphia confab checked all the boxes on Donald Trump’s dark side. Khizr Khan — whose Army captain son, Humayun Khan, 27, died saving his comrades during a Baghdad suicide bombing — shamed Trump when he intoned, “You have sacrificed nothing.” I dare any American to support a ban on Muslim immigrants after watching Khan extol the U. S. Constitution. Retired Gen. John Allen questioned Trump’s judgment on military matters. The most devastating hit on Trump came from disabled Americans and their families. Last November, in perhaps his most puerile and heartless rant, Trump jerked his arms as he made fun of a New York Times reporter with a physical disability. On the first night of the convention, Anastasia Somoza, who has cerebral palsy, slammed Trump as a man who “shouts, bullies and profits off of the vulnerable Americans.” It had to be said. Policy-wise, Clinton has moved to the left, as has the Democratic Party. She doesn’t distinguish between legal immigrants and those who are here illegally. She calls both groups “immigrants,” as she ignores federal laws enacted by Congress and never overturned. She waited until 2013 to support same-sex marriage, and now voices contempt for anyone so backward as to oppose it. She supports raising the minimum wage as high as $15 per hour. She assumed vanquished rival Bernie Sanders’ plank to make “college tuition-free for the middle class and debt-free for all.” She wants to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United — a decision in which the U. S. Supreme Court upheld critics’ free speech right to criticize Clinton in a movie. Having buried Trump in the fundraising department by about 40-1, she promised Thursday night to “get money out of politics.” She criticized Trump’s temperament handling “a tough question from a reporter” — unencumbered by her own record of not holding a press conference for more than 235 days. For me Clinton will always be the New York senator who voted for the war in Iraq, before she turned against it. (Her Iraq War vote is the reason Clinton lost the Democratic primary in 2008, and a reason so many Democrats were drawn to Sanders.) In 2008 her campaign ran an ad that asked whom voters wanted to answer a 3:00 a.m. phone call to the White House after things have gone south in a little-known faraway hot spot. The rookie senator or the lady hawk? That was before Benghazi. Now 2016 Clinton wants to break the glass ceiling via the mommy track. Clinton’s biggest selling point is Trump, who shifts positions more readily than Clinton. “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons,” quoth Clinton. But is Trump, to paraphrase Obama, unlikable enough?

2016-07-31 22:13 Debra J spectator.org

99 What Lapses In TSA Security Show About The Rest Of America The TSA is essentially fighting for its bureaucratic livelihood after several safety blunders over the past years have caused lawmakers and the general public to question its effectiveness. The federal agency was created following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and was intended to establish and enforce security protocols for the traveling public, mainly by air. Since its creation, the TSA has had several controversies. Agents of the Department of Homeland Security in the summer of 2015, for example, disguised themselves as normal passengers and brought various forbidden weapons to test TSA employees, according to agency officials. The results: TSA agents were only able to detect three out of 70 weapons, which is a 95 percent failure rate. The acting chairman of the TSA at the time, Melvin Carraway, was immediately reassigned, according to NBC News. Not long after, TSA failed to identify 73 aviation workers who were also on terrorist watch lists. (RELATED: TSA Agents Probe Transgender DNC Delegate’s ‘Groin Anomaly’) Using a 3D printer earlier in July, security experts were able to replicate the seven master keys the TSA uses for locking away certain luggage. The agency told The Intercept that “the reported ability to create keys for TSA- approved suitcase locks from a digital image does not create a threat to aviation security. These consumer products are ‘peace of mind’ devices, not part of TSA’s aviation security regime.” (RELATED: Report: TSA Is Actually Making Airports LESS Safe) TSA’s issues are abundant. This is presumably why turnover at the organization is absurdly high and that outcry from elected officials and the public is so loud. House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster even expressed regret in March of last year on behalf of the country for creating the entity. “I believe we made a big mistake in 2002 or 2003 when we set up the TSA,” Shuster told reporters at the Capitol, according to The Hill . “The Transportation committee … had experts from the British, the Germans, the Israelis all come testify before the committee and overwhelmingly they told us don’t set up a federal [agency].” House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul also expressed a similar sentiment. “We need to totally revamp … the TSA process,” McCaul said in an interview reported by The Hill . Not only is the country’s physical security vulnerable, so is the U. S.’s cybersecurity. The TSA’s troubles throughout the past decade or so exemplify the federal government’s lacking ability to keep up-to-date and secure both physical and virtual infrastructures. Tech expert John McAfee blamed the U. S.’s seeming cybersecurity ineptitude on a talent gap as well as a lack of innovative ideas. McAfee contended hackers, whether sponsored by a foreign government or lone wolf, and their virtual capabilities will always be superior since “the FBI will not hire anyone with a 24-inch purple mohawk, 10-gauge ear piercing, and a tattooed face who demands to smoke weed while working and won’t work for less than a half-million dollars a year.” (RELATED: Hundreds Of Organizations Worldwide Fail At Cybersecurity) Russia and China , two countries that have breached critical data of the U. S. on a number of occasions, are apparently more likely to attract the attention of such kinds of people. (RELATED: The Facade Of US-Chinese Cyber Security Doesn’t Hide Continued Chinese Theft) As an organization, the TSA failed rather terribly when tested. As a country, America did not fair much better when it comes to cybersecurity. A comprehensive report in June revealed that out of 50 nations, America was the 14th most susceptible to cyber-terrorism. Pakistan, for example, ranks 30 spots higher than the United States. President Barack Obama is developing a Cybersecurity National Action Plan in order to address these critical shortcomings. Part of the strategy is to create a “ one-stop shop ” for different agencies to purchase cybersecurity technology, including vital tools and software that can help safeguard sensitive data. But just like America’s cybersecurity, America’s transportation security will have to improve. The two realms of national safety concurrently show that while America leads the world in many areas, security is not necessarily one of them. Follow Eric on Twitter Send tips to [email protected] . Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].

2016-07-31 22:13 dailycaller.com

100 Mothers of soldiers march in support of Elor Azaria Around 75 mothers of soldiers in the IDF and others rallied near Habima Square in Tel Aviv Sunday night in support of Sgt. Elor Azaria who is facing manslaughter charges for shooting an immobilized Palestinian terrorist in Hebron in March. Batya Maron from Haifa is the mother of a 19-year-old combat solider, she told The Jerusalem Post that as a mother she sympathizes with Azaria. “My country is supposed to protect my sons that I sent to its army and I don’t want them to accuse him and blame him and even finance a trial with tens of thousands of shekels that will put this kid in prison for murder,” she continued stating Azaria, “was doing his job” when he shot the incapacitated Palestinian attacker. Be the first to know - Join our Facebook page. Rally organizer Zvi Yehuda told the Jerusalem Post that the purpose of the march was to pressure the government to free Azaria. “We really feel that we are Elor’s parents. We demand the government to free him,” he stated. The rally was tense and passionate as men with megaphones led the marchers in chants of “He is a hero!” and “If someone calls Elor a murder then he is not a Jew!” This contrasted with the “United in Babylon” public music circle, which took place concurrently filling Habima Square with a few hundred singing and dancing participants. One participant was entirely unaware of the adjacent mothers marching in support of Azaria and was also not fully aware of the Azaria case, currently being tried in a military court in Jaffo. Chana Cohen who marched in support of Azaria stated that the Israeli government is acting hypocritical. “A soldier’s job is to protect and then the country turns around and says ‘you’re a murder,’ I have grandchildren and they are going to grow up to be soldiers in just a few more years. I’m walking for them, I’m walking for you, and I’m walking for everyone who puts their life on the line to protect us,” she stated.

2016-07-31 22:20 Eliyahu Kamisher www.jpost.com

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