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All about Stacey Dash's family, marriage, husbands and kids
December 14, 2022 December 14, 2022 - by Azeezat Adeniji - 1 Comment
Who is Stacey Dash?
Stacey Dash is an American actress and political commentator. She is popularly known for her work in movies like "Moving," "Clueless," "Renaissance Man," and "View From The Top." She has also been featured in music videos including Kanye West's "All Falls Down."
Stacey Dash's full name is Stacey Lauretta Dash. She was born on January 20, 1967, in New York City, the United States to her parents – Linda Dash (mother) and Dennis Dash (father). Stacey Dash is of African American and Mexican descent. As of December 2022, Stacey Dash is 55 years old.
About Stacey Dash's parents
Stacey Dash's mother, Linda Dash (née Lopez) is a businessperson. According to information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Linda Dash was a drug addict. Due to her parents' drug addiction, Stacey Dash did not grow up in a healthy family environment. As a result, she had to live with another family till she was four. In 2018, Stacey Dash revealed that she did not have a relationship with either of her parents. There were rumours that Stacey Dash's mother, Linda Dash allegedly introduced her to drugs.
Stacey Dash's father, Dennis Dash was also a drug addict. In an incident Stacey Dash recalled, she stated that she once threw her father's drug kit into the woods behind her grandparents' home. According to Dash, her father was furious about this and he beat her up and forced her to go get the kit.
Speaking about her father, Dash said:
"Even though my home was unstable and my father was a heroin addict, I knew he loved me. He just couldn't beat it. He couldn't overcome the addiction."
Stacey Dash and her two children – Austin and Lola.
About Stacey Dash's siblings
Stacey Dash has a younger brother named Darien Dash. Roc-A-Fella Records' former CEO Damon Dash is Stacey Dash's cousin.
a. Darien Dash
Stacey Dash's younger brother, Darien Dash is an American actor and businessman. Born in 1972, Darien Dash is popularly known for his work in movies like "The Story of Lil Baby," "Silver Spoons" and "Rooster." He is the founder of DME Interactive, the first publicly traded African-American-led website company. At the time of publishing this article, Darien Dash is 50 years old.
Stacey Dash and Damon Dash relationship
Damon "Dame" Dash, the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records along with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, is Stacey Dash's cousin. Damon Dash (born Damon Anthony Dash and popularly known as Dame Dash) was born on May 31, 1971, in New York City, the United States and is currently 51 years old.
About Stacey Dash's marriage and wedding
As of the time of publishing this article (December 2022), Stacey Dash is a four-time divorcee and has no husband. Dash has been married four times – first to Brian Lovell, then to James Maby, then to Emmanuel Xuereb, and then to Jeffrey Marty. Dash was also in a relationship with Christopher Williams.
Stacey Dash and her two kids.
List of men Stacey Dash has dated
Stacey Dash dated Christopher Williams in 1984.
Stacey Dash dated Brian Lovell in 1999. They got married the same year.
Stacey Dash married James Maby in 2005.
Stacey Dash dated Emmanuel Xuereb in 2007.
Stacey Dash went on a date with Jamie Foxx in 2010.
Stacey Dash married Jeffrey Marty in 2018.
Stacey Dash was rumoured to have dated rapper The Game. The time of the alleged relationship is currently unknown.
Stacey Dash and Jamie Foxx went out once in 2010.
About Stacey Dash's relationship with Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and former actor. He is popularly known for hit songs like "Talk To Myself," "I'm Dreamin'" and "Every Little Things U Do." Christopher Williams was born on August 22, 1967, in the Bronx, New York, United States and is currently 55 years old. Christopher Williams was also associated with actress Halle Berry from 1991 to 1992.
Dash and Williams started dating not long after Williams burst onto the music scene. Stacey Dash even starred in one of Williams' music videos. Williams later revealed that his song, "Promises" was about Stacey Dash. He said:
"I was speaking to Stacey Dash directly and wanted to write something where I'm trying to figure out, 'How do we stay with one person.'"
When Stacey Dash got pregnant with their son, Austin, their relationship was already in ruins. Williams said:
"That was a painful thing, again to make the decision to try and have a kid to rectify a relationship that was over."
Dash contemplated having an abortion due to her drug addiction but later decided to have the baby. Upon Austin's birth in 1991, the couple split only to start a custody battle over Austin that was later resolved. Christopher Williams has since moved on with his life and is currently married to Natalie Macklin.
Christopher Williams – Stacey Dash's ex-husband.
About Stacey Dash's marriage to Brian Lovell
Brian Lovell is an American film producer. He is popularly known for being Stacey Dash's first husband and the father of her daughter, Lola Lovell. Other than that, not much information is currently available about Brian Lovell.
Stacey Dash and Brian Lovell started a relationship in January 1999. After about six months of dating, the two tied the knot on July 16, 1999. They welcomed their daughter, Lola Lovell in 2003. Sadly, after some years of marriage, Stacey Dash and Brian Lovell got divorced in the mid-2000s.
Stacey Dash and ex-husband Brian Lovell in 1999.
About Stacey Dash's marriage to James Maby
James Maby is a British executive. He is the CEO of Sports Logistics, an international company that creates billboards and sports branding campaigns. James Maby is also popular for being the ex-husband of interior designer Landon Clements.
There have been speculations in the media that Dash's daughter, Lola Lovell could actually be James Maby's and not Brian Lovell's.
Stacey Dash met James Maby in 2004 and they got married in 2005. The romance came to an end a year after, in 2006. Two years later, James Maby married actress Landon Clements and they separated in 2013.
Stacey Dash's ex-husband James Maby and their daughter Lola Lovell.
About Stacey Dash's marriage to Emmanuel Xuereb
Emmanuel Xuereb is an American actor and producer. He is popularly known for his work in movies like "Bad Boys," "Natural Born Killers," "The Cowboy Way" and "Erosion." Emmanuel Xuereb was born on November 17, 1965, and is currently 57 years old.
It is unclear the exact time that Stacey Dash got married to Emmanuel Xuereb. Some sources state that the couple tied the knot in 2007 while others claim that the couple got married in 2009. Despite the argument about the date of the marriage, it is known that the marriage was tumultuous. Dash alleged that Xuereb was abusive and that he often threatened her.
According to Stacey Dash, Xuereb once pinned her to a bed in a drunken rage and threatened her, saying that it would be the worst night of her life. Dash also claimed that Xuereb hit her in the face and head but she was too afraid to report these incidents to the police. On January 29, 2010, Stacey Dash filed to divorce Emmanuel Xuereb.
On the same day, she got a restraining order against Xuereb. The restraining order allegedly stated that Xuereb must stay a hundred yards away from Dash, her children and her home. Their divorce was finalized in September 2010. During the course of the marriage, Stacey Dash and Emmanuel Xuereb did not have any children together.
Stacey Dash and her ex-husband Emmanuel Xuereb.
About Stacey Dash's marriage to Jeffrey Marty
Jeffrey Marty is an American lawyer. He is a Republican and a supporter of former American President, Donald Trump.
Stacey Dash got married to Jeffrey Marty on April 6, 2018, in a private ceremony in Florida, the United States. The marriage was held ten days after the couple's initial meeting. In 2019, Stacey Dash was arrested after getting into an altercation with Jeffrey Marty. Dash had initially called the police, alleging that Jeffrey Marty placed her in a chokehold. However, the situation turned around when the police arrived and Dash was arrested instead and charged with domestic battery.
Speaking about the incident, Stacey Dash's manager, Sean P. Jackson claimed that Stacey Dash was acting in self-defence after an argument between Marty and his children escalated.
"Stacey actually called the police because she was attacked by her husband. He choked her and she was defending herself. When the police arrived, they couldn't see any physical marks on her but they disd see them on him."
No charges were pressed by Jeffrey Marty but the police did arrest Dash as a formality. Stacey Dash was later released after posting a bail of $500. Stacey Dash and Jeffrey Marty got divorced in 2020. Marty filed for an annulment of the union, claiming that he had been hypnotized. According to Marty, the two only married ten days after they met because Dash's pastor proclaimed it was the will of God for them to get married. Marty went on to say that his ability to consent to marriage was influenced by hypnotic prayer techniques. What these hypnotic prayer techniques were, Jeffrey Marty did not explain.
Stacey Dash and her ex-husband Jeffrey Marty.
About Stacey Dash's kids
As of the time of publishing this article (December 2022), Stacey Dash has two children from two different husbands. The names of Stacey Dash's children are Austin Williams and Lola Lovell.
a. Austin Williams
Austin Williams was born on October 29, 1991, to Stacey Dash and her ex-husband Christopher Williams. He is currently 31 years old.
Stacey Dash and her son Austin Williams.
b. Lola Lovell
Lola Lovell was born on May 10, 2003, to Stacey Dash. It is speculated that Lola's father could be either Brian Lovell or James Maby.
Stacey Dash and her daughter Lola Lovell.
About Stacey Dash's drug addiction
According to reports, Stacey Dash first tried drugs when she was 8 years old. Her mother, Linda Dash gave her her first line of cocaine eight years later, when she was sixteen years old. Stacey Dash then developed a drug addiction that spanned her twenties. Luckily, Dash later got clean.
Sadly, she relapsed when she was prescribed Vicodin to help with painful fibroid cysts. Hydrocodone, sold under the brand name, Vicodin is a prescription opioid that is often prescribed as a painkiller for moderate to severe pain. This substance can cause physical dependency even when taken as prescribed and has a high risk of addiction if misused. In order to fund her Vicodin addiction, Stacey Dash spent an estimated $5000 to $10000 each month. She added that she was taking eighteen to twenty pills per day.
She said:
"I'm not blaming doctors at all because it was my choice to take more, you know? It was my choice to take that extra one even though I wasn't in pain. I chose to do that because the Vicodin filled that hole inside of me. It filled that anger. It calmed that anger down. It slowed my brain down. It gave me the ease so that I could deal with life. That's how I got addicted. It's no one's fault but my own."
As a result of taking too many pills, Stacey Dash almost died. Her kidneys became infected and her blood was septic. Dash had to get a full blood transfusion and was in the hospital for three weeks. In 2021, Stacey Dash celebrated her 5th year of sobriety.
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Austin Dash was born on July 11 1990. He is 33 years old. Austin's biological father is Kermit Blackwood.


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Q: ReSharper 5.1 can't navigate to a type from anywhere I'm running Visual Studio 2010 (10.0.40219.1 SP1Rel) with ReSharper 5.1 (5.1.3000.12).  Recently, it seems as though ReSharper has completely lost the ability to navigate to a type.
Here are some actions I can take in the UI that now do nothing:

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*Right-click on type name in code
editor and select "Go To
Declaration"

*Right-click on type name in code
editor and select "Go To
Implementation"

*R# "Go to type" (Ctrl-T)

*In the R# "Find Results" window, double-clicking a type

Here are some actions that still work:

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*Double-clicking an item in Solution Explorer

*Opening a file from VS Command Window

I've completely uninstalled Visual Studio, then reinstalled it with SP1, and ReSharper 5.1, and I still have the same problem.
I'm assuming there's some kind of configuration open that I've done that is disabling the ability to navigate to a type with ReSharper, I just can't figure out what it is.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

A: I just experienced this problem. None of the previous suggestions worked for me unfortunately, but I managed to resolve it:

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*Go to Resharper -> Options

*Under Keyboard Shortcuts, temporarily switch to a different scheme than the one selected

*Press 'Apply Scheme' button then press Save

*hen repeat, but this time select the scheme you actually want and press 'Apply Scheme'

Hopefully that fixes it!

A: I am using VS 2010 SP1 (same as you)
Delete the Resharper temp files in the same location as your solution file. The folder name will be something like _ReSharper.SomeSolution
Failing that, try one of the R# nightly builds here altho it should work with your current config.

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By J.T. O'Donnell It's summertime. (Well, unless you live in New England like me where NONSTOP rain has made it seem more like early spring.) However, for the most part, the summer weather generally brings each of us at least one opportunity to relax and enjoy a break. At which point, we all usually say something like, "I'm going to take some time to go to the (insert beach, lake, park, etc. here), plop in a chair and read a book." Well, I've got the book for you. And you are going to love the price: It's FREE. The author, Dale Dauten, is a a true management authority. He's written 6 acclaimed books and is hired by some of the biggest companies in the US to work with their teams. I also happen to be lucky enough to know him personally. I still scratch my head and wonder how I ever convinced him to choose me to become his writing partner a couple years ago. Someday, I need to write a post about it because it's a really neat story... Dale wrote a book not so long ago called "It's A Wonderful Job." Surprisingly, the publishing house opted not to publish this INCREDIBLE book. (I mean it, Dale's writing style is fantastic.) Want to know why they didn't choose to publish this book? Because it's for people who feel like they are lost in their careers. (Which is roughly 70%+ of the American population these days). And yet, the publisher's thoughts were this: Unemployed people don't buy books. So what did Dale do? After all the time, energy and thought he put in to writing it.... he decided to give it away. In fact, he has both a written and audio version and you can get them by clicking here. It's A Wonderful Job is a powerful tale. A thought-provoking read that I know you will finish and say, "That was worth it." So, download your copy, grab a chair and some sunlight and enjoy this summer read. When you're done, tell 10 friends about it and I guarantee your professional credibility with them will rise. And don't forget to say Careerealism.com was the site that told you about this great, FREE book. ENJOY!


Minor congenital variations of cusp size in tricuspid aortic valves. Possible link with isolated aortic stenosis.
Clinically isolated aortic stenosis is most commonly caused by a congenitally malformed aortic valve. Many elderly patients with isolated aortic stenosis have a tricuspid aortic valve. It has been suggested in the past that inequalities in individual cusp size could be a factor leading to the development of the stenoses in these cases. In this study the width and height of individual aortic valve cusps were measured at necropsy in 200 hearts of patients without clinical signs of aortic stenosis, though the majority of valves obtained from elderly persons showed some ageing changes. The results were compared with similar measurements in 16 hearts of patients with clinically diagnosed and necropsy proven isolated aortic stenosis. The results show that inequality in cusp size is the rule rather than the exception. Indeed, only 5 of the 200 'normal' tricuspid aortic valves had 3 cusps of identical height and width, and each of the 16 cases with isolated aortic stenosis has cusps of differing size. The results seem to contradict the aforementioned hypothesis. However, the striking similarities between isolated aortic stenosis and the ageing aortic valve, suggest that isolated tricuspid aortic stenosis is an extreme with a spectrum of ageing alterations. Inequality in cusp size, with differences in mechanical tissue stress as a consequence, could then play a role in the pathogenesis of the stenosis by accelerating the ageing process.


At what point does a casual hobby become an addiction?
I'll be able to stop.
when I get a couple of sheep.
Leggings for the boys. Chicken jackets. Line the fence with knitting. Well, not the entire fence, just that around the house. JCC might need a mohair bed. My cat licks mohair until it looks like a sheep. Angora sheep. Stream of consciousness.
Just what I need, an enabler. JCC is totally getting a new crocheted bed. Thanks for the link!
I understand so well the fiber arts & crafts addiction and I think the same way ... hmmm off season so they will put the inventory on SALE!!
How does Johnny behave around all the tempting yarn?
I love to crochet outside on the front porch after work when the sun is going down. Picture me having to protect the yarn and a glass of wine from the feral beast. It's not easy.
hang both on the wall!
You got a new business there! Soon you're be opening an Etsy shop and we all can buy super cool and comfortable pillows.
I agree. I can crochet and I'd still buy one.
I was wondering about a good online yarn shop. Thanks!
Make sure to look at ravelry too. They have a huge amount of free patterns.
WOW Carson, those are beautiful!
They are gorgeous. I love the chunky look.
There's always cashmere goats. I have my heart set on a couple of alpacas and a spinning wheel and to to dye my own yarn and spin it and to crochet it into lovely things. It is definitely a fun addiction.
So when does your etsy store open? You know we will all want to buy one! Lisa G in TN.
How about a full length coat, or curtains?
or rather a double bed cover?
Ooh, beautiful! Love love the oranges and tans and the striped multi colored one! Damn girl, you have been busy!
Bring an empty suitcase on your next visit.
Love them. They are beautiful. Lynda in Michigan.
Are you on Ravelry yet? Have you started to buy your yarn online in bulk yet? Have you dropped a hook into the couch and seriously debated the effort of taking apart the couch vs buying a new hook? Have you found delightful new places to stash your yarn? If you're hiding your yarn from Smooch, then you know you have a problem. Otherwise, the rest of that is not a problem, not even one tiny little bit. BTW, if you can get your hands on an old library card catalog, you can take out the metal rods which held in the cards and the drawers will hold two skeins of yarn apiece. Lovely AND functional!
Sounds like we both need a 12-step program. I'll be on the lookout for one of those library pieces - the dresser in the guestroom is almost full.
Oh, groan, I dig your problem. Mine is crewel embroidery. Once I start, I do almost nothing else. Hundreds of hours until my hands ache but still "just want to finish a little more..." grows into another half day. At least your stuff is useful -- your Etsy shop will be famous! Who the heck wants embroidered pillows or little embroidered horsies? Aaargh!!
You have been busy! They are all lovely but the one in lower left corner is my favorite.
That's my favorite, too. Now that I've got the hang of the stitch, I've started playing around with patterns.
Will you sell any? I could also use some more dish cloths.
Maybe when I retire and can get serious about being an entrepreneur. For now, it's fun just to give them away.
Well, if you're giving them away, I'll take the third one down on the left...ha! (I'll pay you for it!) The colors are perfect for me. Yvonne in WV.
I'm finding my evening involves crocheting at least one quilt square! And I've got family orders now for the crocheted donkeys I made for my granddaughters. Keeping those fingers busy at night is a good thing - keeps me away from the snacks cupboard!
Lord have mercy, what will they think of next? Very useful at parties, said the one who can never remember which glass is hers.
Love, love, love those pillows. Beautiful work.
Wow you are good! I know this lady that makes booties/hats for newborns so every baby that leaves the hospital gets a treat from her so you might have to start doing something like that.
Love all the products, the activity and the idea! Yes to a little herd of sheep!
Great pillows! I used to knit and crochet all the time. Sort of got out of it, don't know why. Anyway if you're interested in a very nice blog with sheep and a woman who makes her own wool head over to Punkins Patch at www.myfavoritesheep.blogspot.com. It's interesting and looks like she has a lot of fun. She just finished the Iknitarod which is something you might like.
Lovely and vibrant. Great hobby. You will find another branch soon enough. These things evolve whether we pay close attention or not.
Those look so soft and snuggly! My big crafty love is crocheting Amigurumi critters. They are so cute and there is always another adorable pattern lined up ready for me to make. I think my whole family has at least one by now and others have winged their way off to be surprise gifts for FB friends and such. Got to make room to make more! :) I also do granny square afghans for times when I want to chat or watch telly and not do any counting. Finished one today actually, but the joining together stage is not my fave thing. Think my next one will be one big giant granny square, no joining required, and nice and warm to make over the winter months here Downunder. Crafting with yarn is so peaceful.
Just finished another chemo-cap last night and had missed this post 2 days ago. You GO girl. Soon, we will be seeing photos of stash and more stash. I see my pillow...:) and still love it, but I love the one above and to the left of it too. Yum! You are invited to join our Monday night knit/crochet/embroider/chat/eat/chat more/ group at Panera on Monday nights in TN. They will have one of your pages they will be interested in now. *lol* Just can't get them to look at burros and chickens.


What do you do on a snow day? Buy a bike, of course!
So many great judges, so few daytime TV watching hours.
It's winter in Michigan. The wild temperature swings have left us with an inch or two of snow on the ground and tons of ice on most of the sidewalks, parking lots, and back roads. Apparently, the side roads are bad enough that today became SNOW DAY NUMBER TWO. As much as I love The Kids, having them home really put a damper on my plans for what should have been a day off in the house by myself. First off, they hate watching People's Court and Judge Judy, so my daytime TV game was already shot. Second, they seem to want to be fed. Regularly. If it isn't breakfast, it's lunch. In between my stints as short-order cook, I tried to occupy them by telling them to go do some homework. Of course, they didn't have any. I think I need to head into the school (whenever they finally reopen) and discuss the need for more rote memorization, times tables, workbook pages, and handwriting on that ugly gray-brown construction paper with the dotted lines on it. You know who DID have homework? Mr. "I should Take Grad Classes…It Will Be Fun". Yeah, I have another research paper due. It's not the paper that stresses me so much as the "research". Apparently college professors STILL don't like when you just make stuff up. So I finally gave the green light on video games. They quickly disappeared into the basement and would have happily stayed there for days playing "Fart Attack" on Xbox. I swear, that's a real thing - and they love it. Anyhow, by that point I was pretty well distracted and repeatedly got sidetracked from my super-exciting paper on sexual harassment in the workplace (spoiler: sexual harassment is bad, even if you are both the same gender).
The next thing I knew I was cruising all the same internet haunts for a bike to ride this summer. As of today, I only have 182 days until I start my three-day, 300 mile, ride to help raise money for Make-A-Wish Michigan. The Wish-A-Mile (or WAM, as the hip kids seem to call it) is fast approaching! Normally, I am what some would call a procrastinator. The Wife likes to point out that I had to literally drive across the state to apply for the police academy because I waited until the day the application was due. I tend to put off projects until the last second because I think I work best under pressure. I don't, by the way. I just work faster under pressure. But it works for me. And If there is anything I WON'T procrastinate on, it is buying new toys. So with (most of) this week's reading done for my project, I set off to check Craigslist, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace, and pretty much any other reputable and less-than-reputable place I could think of for a decent bike to ride. At this point, I was considering simply buying a set of thin tires and wheels to put on my 15-year-old Trek mountain bike and calling it good. But there she was… I had seen her a few days before. She was still available and calling my name. Pretty much the model I had been looking for, but used. And far away.
I am normally super picky and like the newest, coolest, toys. But then I remembered that I am 41 years old, and I'm SUPER awesome. So how bad could a one-year-old bike be? Allegedly, she was a floor model from last year at the bike store. I am told she has seen little use. I was half expecting the guy on the phone to tell me that she had only been ridden to and from church on Sundays by a little old lady. But he simply described her as "like new". So I decided that this is my bike. To make things interesting, the bike store I found her at is located in Milwaukee. Alice Cooper taught me that Milwaukee is Algonquin for "The Good Land", so I figure buying a bike from there MUST be a good idea. Anyhow, I have to give a shoutout to Keegan and the guys at https://www.benscycle.com/ . When I called about the bike, I explained that I was looking for something for a charity ride and Keegan showed a little love with the price. Now, as much as I'd love to share a pic of this beauty, I think it's a little like a bride and a wedding dress. I feel like it would be bad luck to show her off before the big day. Or at least before she shows up in a box and I know she's real. just like a bride.
So after rattling off my credit card number over the phone to a stranger I'd met on the internet (what could go wrong?), I was told that they will box up my dream bike and ship her to me. I should see her in the next few days. I'm pretty sure she will arrive next week about the same time as the storm which is predicted to bring 3-6" of fresh snow. Can't wait to test her winter abilities. I am super excited to FINALLY have a bike. I can't wait to start getting some practice rides in and see what this road bike, "drop handlebars", and spandex craze is all about. But mostly I can't wait to take part in the WAM this July.
Now that I have the bike, I am one step closer to completing the mission. But to truly achieve my goal, I need YOU to help me out. Please consider donating to Make-A-Wish Michigan and sponsoring my ride. Make-A-Wish helps to grant the wishes of critically ill children and their families. To donate, please click here. I'll update you all when the bike comes. Until then, I think I'm off to buy some spandex.


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Trump unlikely to act on threat to stop buying Saudi oil
The US has always had a complicated relationship with Saudi, writes Reuters' columnist John Kemp
President-elect Donald Trump is very unlikely to restrict imports of crude oil from Saudi Arabia despite threats to do so issued during the election campaign.
Trump is first and foremost a showman and impresario rather than a policy wonk. Much of what he said on the campaign trail was intended to mobilise support rather than provide a detailed programme for government.
The media "never takes (Trump) seriously but it always takes him literally. I think a lot of voters who vote for Trump take Trump seriously but not literally," as technology billionaire Peter Thiel observed in October.
The prospect of an import ban on Saudi crude is one of those things he said that should not be taken seriously but was meant to galvanise support from oil workers hit by the downturn.
COMPENSATION DEMAND
Trump warned that he would be prepared to stop buying oil from Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom provided ground troops to fight ISIL.
He also insisted the kingdom and other Gulf oil producers should compensate the United States for the enormous cost of providing them with military protection.
In fact he seemed preoccupied by compensation for U.S. military protection rather than ground troops.
"We are not being reimbursed for the our protection of many of the countries … including Saudi Arabia," Trump complained in an interview.
"We protect countries, and take tremendous monetary hits protecting countries," Trump said. "We lose, monetarily, everywhere. And yet, without us, Saudi Arabia wouldn't exist for very long."
Trump said the United States "desperately needed" oil from the Gulf a few years ago but now was on the verge of achieving energy independence thanks to the shale revolution.
The United States had found oil in places "we never thought had oil" with the result there is a glut with "ships out at sea that are loaded up and they don't even know where to dump it".
"They're closing wells all over the place," Trump said, presumably referring to marginally economic U.S. oil and gas wells being shut in owing to the slump in prices.
Trump has been supported by Continental Resources Chief Executive Harold Hamm, who acted as one of the campaign's principal advisers and has been tipped as a possible choice as energy secretary.
Hamm has in turn been critical about Saudi Arabia's and OPEC's role in the 1973 oil embargo and an evangelist for developing domestic oil and gas resources to provide energy independence.
CARTEL, DUMPER OR BOTH?
The United States has always had a complicated relationship with Saudi Arabia and other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
The complexity stems from the fact that United States is simultaneously one of the world's largest oil producers as well as its largest consumer and a large net importer.
At times, U.S. policymakers have accused OPEC of being a cartel which has sought to keep prices artificially high to the detriment of U.S. motorists and other consumers.
But at other times the United States has accused Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members of flooding the market, dumping oil, and predatory pricing designed to put U.S. oil producers out of business.
The foundation of OPEC in 1960 was strongly criticised by the U.S. media for "interference with the principle of free enterprise" and the formation of an "international cartel".
Public hostility towards OPEC intensified following the Arab oil embargo in 1973/74 and the steep increases in the price of crude during the rest of the 1970s.
But OPEC was also criticised for flooding the global market during the price crisis of 1985/86 which resulted in widespread bankruptcies in oil-producing areas of the United States.
Vice-President George H W Bush was even sent to Riyadh to plead with Saudi Arabia to push up prices to save Texas producers.
More recently, OPEC has been blamed by some in the U.S. oil industry for price slumps in 1998/99 and again since 2014, provoking a new round of complaints about predatory pricing.
U.S. OIL INDEPENDENTS
Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members have always had a particularly fraught relationship with small and medium-sized "independent" oil producers of the United States.
U.S. independent oil producers have always been among the most vulnerable to price swings and therefore the most closely concerned with OPEC.
The major international oil companies have integrated operations which means they produce some oil within the United States but also import foreign crude to feed their refineries.
The integrated companies have always been strong supporters of free trade in both crude and refined products since it allows them to optimise their refinery production.
But the independent oil producers have often favoured protectionist policies to blunt competition from cheap imported crudes.
During the 1950s and 1960s, rising production from the supergiant oilfields of the Middle East squeezed U.S. independents particularly hard.
The independents fought to restrict the amount of foreign crude that could be imported into the United States.
Pressure from the independents resulted in the introduction of quotas under the voluntary oil import program which became the mandatory oil import program in 1959 and lasted until 1973.
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) openly supported the creation of OPEC in 1960 in the hope it would restrict foreign oil production and imports.
But as Middle East producers added millions of barrels per day of extra output in the 1960s, the Texas Railroad Commission imposed increasingly tough restrictions on domestic producers in a bid to stabilise prices.
U.S. independent producers were therefore big beneficiaries of the oil shocks of the 1970s and again from the rise in oil prices between 2004 and 2014.
But they have been at the forefront of complaints about dumping and predatory pricing by OPEC during the busts of the mid-1980s and again in the 1990s and since 2014.
U.S. oil producers have complained bitterly that foreign crude imports have continued and even increased since 2014 even as domestic oil drilling and output have fallen.
TRUMP'S OIL POLICY?
Given that independent oil and gas producers have been among Trump's strongest supporters and advisers on energy issues, it is no surprise that his campaign views reflect their perspective and concerns.
Like most other aspects of Trump's programme, the details of his energy policy have yet to be worked out.
But a future Trump administration is very unlikely to try to restrict oil imports for practical as well as political reasons.
The markets for crude and refined fuels are fundamentally global so it makes no sense to talk about achieving energy independence.
The United States has never relied on crude from the Middle East but its partners in Europe and Asia have been much bigger importers.
And the law of one price ensures that oil price shocks in Europe and Asia affect consumers in the United States.
Furthermore, the United States remains far from self-sufficient in crude. Even at the height of shale drilling boom, the country still needed to import more than 7 million barrels a day of crude to feed its refineries.
Most refineries require a blend of light and heavy crudes to operate efficiently. While domestic shale oil is mostly very light, imported foreign crudes, especially from Saudi Arabia, are heavier, and needed for blending.
If a Trump administration banned oil imports from Saudi Arabia, the shortfall of medium and heavy crudes would have to come from other producers: Iraq? Iran? Russia? Venezuela?
The major oil companies, including Exxon and Chevron, which have significant political influence, will resist any efforts to restrict the choice of crudes available for their refineries.
Independent refiners, many of which are also politically connected, will also fiercely oppose any measures that restrict their crude selection and drive up input costs.
The United States cannot easily discriminate against imports from Saudi Arabia because both countries are members of the World Trade Organization and bound to extend each other most-favoured-nation treatment.
Thanks to the shale revolution, the United States has emerged as a major exporter of refined products including gasoline and distillate, so it has a strong interest in upholding free trade in oil and fuels.
Independent producers, led by Hamm's own Continental, lobbied hard for Congress to lift the ban on domestic crude exports, citing the importance of free trade, so it would be inconsistent to ban imports.
Finally, the mandatory oil import programme was an administrative nightmare which failed to work properly and spawned a huge number of distortions, and no one wants to repeat that unhappy experience.
Aarti Nagraj November 19, 2016

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No doubt the speaker does do his best, but he's not going to say so. He is merely going to point out that he attends to his part in the operation, and implies that this part is not particularly big or important, but that it is his lot to do it.

A: The expression 'do [one's] bit' dates from at least World War I, and expresses the idea that each person's contribution to a larger effort is important. It was used by the UK and US governments in that war in a number of ways, among them publicity campaigns urging people to do things to help the war effort, including saving food. It became popular again in World War 2 and became part of popular speech in the UK and possibly elsewhere.


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Things To Do Near London Elephant And Castle | Eateries & Shops
One of the most noticeable regions undergoing a major transformation in South London is the beloved neighbourhood of Elephant and Castle.
Here you will have the opportunity to explore an astonishingly varied selection of attractions and things to do in.
If you are someone who is interested in history and culture, you should consider visiting a museum or seeing a play at the local theatre. Or, if you're looking to get in touch with old friends, plan a get-together over a scrumptious meal at one of the many trendy restaurants.
This developing neighbourhood offers a wide variety of options, so you're not hard-pressed to make a choice. If you've been looking for a hip and diverse place to do it all in London, Elephant and Castle has you covered.
In this guide, I'll highlight all the top things to do near Elephant and Castle London. But before we do, let's learn a bit more about the area.
Why Is It Called Elephant and Castle?
If you've ever wondered how Elephant and Castle got its name: here's a brief explanation. An 18th-century tavern that was popular with ivory dealers is the inspiration for the area's name.
Newington was the original name for Elephant and Castle. The name is actually derived from the crest of the tavern, which depicts an elephant holding a castle. Pretty cool, right?
Where Is Elephant and Castle?
Central London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood is situated on the southern bank of the Thames River. You can find this area around its major intersection.
How To Get to Elephant and Castle?
Thankfully, London has a well-established and extensive transportation system. Your trip to the bustling Elephant and Castle is made easier by the fact that this area is one of the city's transport hubs.
There are four ways to get to Elephant and Castle. There are four ways to get to Elephant and Castle, including travelling by car, train, bus, and tube.
Several bus lines run routes close to Elephant and Castle's London Underground Station, whereas Southern Western Railway or Thameslink can take you by train. Lastly, the Bakerloo and Northern routes can take you to the tube.
You can also easily access Elephant and Castle by foot from central London, making it ideal for a quick stopover to catch up with friends.
Tip: Read this guide if you're planning on shopping and are looking for the most famous shopping streets in London before visiting Elephant and Castle.
Top Elephant and Castle London Hot Spots
There are plenty of fun activities in Elephant and Castle for a thrilling day out. From historical museums to relaxed restaurants, here are the top Elephant and Castle locations you should visit.
Visit Mercato Metropolitano
Mercato Metropolitano, which opened in 2016, is a fresh, sustainable, and accessible food spot with the charm of a farmers' market. Doesn't that sound good?
In fact, it's London's first sustainable urban market aimed at revitalising neighbourhoods while doing its bit to conserve the environment. As such, it is a much-loved spot amongst eco-conscious consumers.
The enormous food hub features both internal and external food and beverage providers, as well as a local grocery shop.
You may find it hard to take in the enormity of Mercato Metropolitano — the market is a whopping 4,181 square metres. But it's easy to see why. With market booths, an Italian grocery, and even unexpected services like a barbershop and a boxing gym, it's no wonder this place covers so much ground.
There's also Backyard Cinema, where you and your mates can watch the latest movies while snacking on warm, buttery popcorn. If you're interested, another Mercato may be found in Mayfair, as well as a smaller counterpart in Elephant Park.
Mercato Metropolitano is one of the best food markets in London and is a lovely venue to hang out with friends and family and enjoy a cool beverage and delicious bites.
Tip: Pick a table ahead of time (as spots tend to fill up), so you have a space to eat and chat at. Then, make your way over to the stalls and choose from a wide variety of excellent dishes at the market.
Address |42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR, United Kingdom.
Operating hours | Main Market: Mondays to Thursdays: 12:00 to 23:00; Fridays and Saturdays: 12:00 to 00:00; Sundays: 12:00 to 22:00. The MM Grocery is open from 08:00 to 20:00 on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 09:00 to 20:00 on Sundays.
Relax at Elephant Park
There are ample scenic spaces, as well as a variety of pubs and restaurants in and around Elephant Park, making it a fascinating spot to visit.
As a result of recent construction, the area has seen a lot of congestion, but you'll enjoy dining in this bustling area, nonetheless.
You'll find it apt (or cute) that there are beautifully crafted elephant models all over the park.
If you thought adults are the only group who'll love spending time in Elephant Park, you're wrong. Elephant Springs water park is a great place to take the kids for some water play. The best part: it's completely free. So, everyone in the family is sure to have a good time.
For some more adult-friendly fun, there are numerous opportunities to go bar hopping for a fun night out.
Tip: Try out some artisanal dishes or keep cool with some silky, fruity gelato at the smaller Mercato in Elephant Park.
Address |Elephant Rd, London SE17 1UB, United Kingdom.
Operating hours |08:00 to 20:00 daily.
Explore the Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) London, founded during World War I, is the world's first museum to house both the Second World War Galleries and Holocaust Galleries under one roof.
Visit this world-class attraction to learn about the lived experiences of those both home and abroad during World War I.
Throughout the year, the IWM organises a variety of free presentations and temporary exhibits. Making a visit there a rich history expedition.
Because of the interactive displays for children, visiting the Imperial War Museum is an excellent learning experience for youngsters. It's also one of many free museums in London, making it easier on your pockets.
Spend time touring its world-famous atrium and examining different artefacts and memorabilia such as planes and tanks from the War.
It's recommended that you spend two or three hours here to soak up as much history as you can.
Interesting fact: The Imperial War Museum can be found in five different locations around England, with three of those being in the city of London.
Address | Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Tour the Cinema Museum
Another historical museum, albeit less sombre, is the Cinema Museum. It was founded by Raleigh Hall in Brixton and was later relocated to Kennington. For over twenty years, the cinema has been in its current location and offers enjoyable experiences.
The Cinema Museum is dedicated to preserving the "spirit of cinema before the multiplex." This is evident by the art and rich history shared in their tours.
In addition to tours, the Cinema Museum hosts seminars, Q and As, and film screenings in their main hall or screening room.
You'll find it to be a highly interactive and engaging experience, as costumed volunteers dressed in classic attendants' uniforms bring the movie experience to life, and making you feel as if you've stepped back in time.
Interesting fact: The Cinema Museum's building was once a workhouse and Charlie Chaplin resided there as a child due to his family's financial difficulties.
Address | 2 Dugard Way, Renfrew Road, London SE11 4TH, United Kingdom
Operating hours | 18:00 to 21:00 daily.
Shop Til You Drop at Castle Square
Elephant Central is part of a larger retail and entertainment district that includes Castle Square. In addition to fashion and textiles, electrical goods and services may be found here, as well as some of the area's best cafés and restaurants for you to dine at.
During the construction of Elephant and Castle's new town centre, its developers created Castle Square as a temporary and inexpensive retail and restaurant space. You can see this based on the number of restaurants, bars, and retail stores in the area.
Purchase textile fabrics you can make beautiful pieces of clothing or accessories with or pick up a few LED light bulbs for your home. There's plenty to shop for in this bustling square.
You can get to Castle Square in a matter of minutes if you reside in central London because of its proximity to both the Elephant and Castle tube station and the Elephant and Castle train station.
Operating hours | Mondays to Saturdays: 10:00 to 18:30; Sundays: 11:30 to 17:30.
Dine at Sayer Street
Sayer Street is teeming with top restaurants and bars in London. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, look no further than this trendy spot.
Check out KOI Ramen Bar, a Japanese and Asian food sensation, for a delicious meal.
Their staff is kind and attentive, and the atmosphere is laid-back. Vegan ramen (made from tofu) is rumoured to be a fan favourite at this location.
Have a slightly different idea? True to its name, Bobo Social is a good place to start. Bobo Social's mission is to bring people together over mouth-watering European and British food in a social setting.
Vegans, vegetarians, and those who are gluten-intolerant can all enjoy their food. This way, you won't have to miss out on a delicious meal because of a friend's (or your own) dietary restrictions.
With all these mouth-watering meals, you have to make it your mission to dine at what is described as "the food district at the heart of Elephant Park."
Note: Sayer Street is still under construction, with development estimated to be completed in July 2023.
Address | Sayer Street, London SE17 1FY, United Kingdom
Head to Kiki and Miumiu Market
Founded in honour of the owners' little girl's adoration of two pandas (Kiki and MiuMiu), Kiki & Miumiu is an independent business that honours family values and love.
The independent food market they manage carries a large selection of fresh and frozen Asian and East Asian products.
Kiki and Miumiu also stock food items such as salted egg fish skin and luo han guo, which can be quite difficult to get in London.
If you're looking to make biang biang noodles or miso soup you can purchase authentic Asian ingredients, many of which are imported from China and Japan.
Tip: Craving dessert? Head to their bakery if you're in the mood for a sweet treat.
Address | 141 Walworth Rd, London SE17 1RW, United Kingdom
Browse Stalls at East Street Market
East Street Market, which opened in 1880, is one of the city's oldest, largest, and busiest food marketplaces. Locals often refer to it as "The Lane" and it's certainly the lane you want to be in when looking for a bargain.
Head to the East Street Fruit Market Veg Box, a small independent business selling affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, such as plantain and prickly pears. Or visit one of the African stalls to purchase traditional African fabric from which you can make clothes and accessories.
When it comes to old-school bargain-hunting and having endless options, East Street Market offers the best of both worlds.
Operating hours | Tuesdays to Fridays: 08:00 to 17:00; Saturdays: 08:00 to 18:30 pm; Sundays: 08:00 to 16:00.
Dance Your Heart Out at the Ministry of Sound
This nightclub, which opened in a derelict bus depot thirty years ago, is widely regarded as the original UK dance music establishment.
The Ministry of Sound is a well-known nightclub in the United Kingdom. In fact, it's an internationally famous franchise with its own music label and successful clubs worldwide.
Enjoy a diverse blend of electronic and heart-pumping techno music, as well as a cool industrial ambience.
Tired of dancing and needing to get home? There's no need to be concerned. The club is only a short distance from the subway station. You'll arrive at the station five minutes after leaving the venue.
Tip: Ministry of Sound requests that their customers are stylish and smartly dressed. While they have no issues with anything from jeans and t-shirts to branded sneakers, they strongly recommend that visitors should not wear tracksuits or caps.
Address | 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP, United Kingdom
Operating hours | Fridays: 22:00 to 06:00; Saturdays: 23:00 to 06:00; Tuesdays: 22:30 to 04:00.
See a Play at the Southwark Playhouse
Southwark Playhouse Performance Company was founded in 1993 by Juliet Alderdice and Tom Wilson. This was after they found a dilapidated workshop and swiftly transformed it into a theatre venue. You'll like this excellent theatre and its friendly staff.
Operation Mincemeat is one of their most recent plays that's received glowing reviews from theatregoers. You may want to check it out if you love history with a twist of humour.
Southwark Playhouse's theatre programme is presented in two venues: the Large, a 240-seat main theatre, and the Little, a 120-seat studio space.
Address | 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, United Kingdom.
Operating hours | Weekdays: 09:00 to 00:00; Saturdays: 13:00 to 00:00.
Play Away Your Time at Four Quarters Elephant and Castle
Four Quarters has an unrivalled collection of rare vintage arcade games from the 1980s to the mid-2000s. These include classic arcade games ranging from Street Fighter II to Space Invaders.
Those on the younger side may recall cult classics like Pac Man, The Simpsons, and Sega Rally.
It has more than 30 original arcade machines, eight antique console booths, and two huge screen projection game rooms. But that isn't all. Four Quarters will not force you to play on an empty stomach.
You'll eat burgers and snacks from their exciting menu and wash it down with one of their 16+ craft beers on tap. Not a fan of beer? You can sip on any of their cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages.
Four Quarters is the ideal place to let off some steam and have some fun.
Address | 20 Ash Ave, London SE17 1AZ, United Kingdom
Operating hours | Tuesdays to Thursdays: 16:00 to 23:00; Fridays: 15:00 to 00:00; Saturdays: 12:00 to 00:00; Sundays: 12:00 to 22:00.
Savour Delicious Beers at the Elephant and Castle Pub
The Elephant and Castle pub, a neighbourhood favourite since 1765, is a terrific spot for an impromptu beverage and delicious pub grub.
This beautiful 18th-century bar offers a lot of character and beautiful views, which you can't help but notice when you visit.
With large bay windows facing the main road and a menu of plentiful and classic pub fare, this is a terrific site for a drink and observing passers-by.
Enjoy prompt service from kind and helpful employees who care about ensuring you have a comfortable experience. You'll also appreciate the clean environment maintained by tidy workers. Their staff is really friendly and helpful if you have any questions about a meal or drink.
Thinking of rushing home for the game? No need to. They broadcast all major sporting events, ranging from football to rugby, and their basement area is the best late-night party spot in South East London. So, what are you waiting for?
Address | 19 Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6BN, United Kingdom
Operating hours | Sundays to Wednesdays: 12:00 to 00:00; Thursdays: 12:00 to 01:00; Fridays: 12:00 to 02:00
Enjoy Brunch with Friends at Louie Louie
If you're looking for a brunch spot, Louie Louie is one of the best places to eat Elephant and Castle has to offer. It is a pub, restaurant, and cafe that provides a unique dining experience.
Despite wearing all these hats, Louie Louie manages to serve a delicious brunch. Sandwiches, cakes, and a strong cup of coffee are all you need to keep you going throughout the day.
You can also enjoy a large selection of beverages, wine, and local beers at the Louie Louie bar at night.
Also, keep an eye on their site to see what activities or music they have scheduled for the night.
Address | 347 Walworth Rd, London SE17 2AL, United Kingdom
Operating hours | Mondays to Tuesdays: 08:30 to 15:00; Wednesdays: 08:30 am to 23:00; Thursdays: 09:00 to 23:00; Fridays to Saturdays: 09:00 to 23:00; Sundays: 10:00 to 15:00.
Listen to Lively Music at Corsica Studios
Since 2005, the proprietors of this small club in Southeast London have been bringing in the best house and dance DJs and musicians from all over the world.
Corsica Studios is a venue for music and the arts that is located in Elephant and Castle, London, United Kingdom. It is housed in two railway arches.
Corsica Studios comprises two distinct areas: Room 1, which features a stage for live performances, and the bar, which has a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from.
Address | 4, 5 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB, United Kingdom
Final Thoughts on Things To Do Near Elephant Castle, London
Elephant and Castle is brimming with fun things to do for both individuals and families alike and is fast becoming one of the top areas to be at if you're looking for things to do in London.
If you're seeking a spot away from London's most famous landmarks and wish to discover something that is truly one of a kind, you're sure to find it here.
Having said all of that, this rapidly developing enclave offers a little something for everyone.
Seeking more London adventures? Check out this article for the top things to do in Peckham.
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HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), serving his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been appointed to four legislative committees for the 2019-20 Legislative Session: Finance, State Government, Urban Affairs and Liquor Control.
"I am very excited about these committee assignments because they each encompass important issues necessary to ensure state government is working FOR our citizens," Lewis said. "I look forward to advancing policies that will improve our tax climate, bring more openness and transparency to government operations, strengthen our communities and enhance consumer convenience."
Having run his family's construction business, Lewis has experienced firsthand the monumental challenges facing employers in the Commonwealth, not the least of which is a crushing tax burden.
"As a member of the Finance Committee, I will work to reform our state's tax policies so they do not drive existing employers out of business or turn potential new businesses away before they even get off the ground," Lewis said. "The key to increasing our tax base is not higher tax rates; it is creating a fair, predictable tax and regulatory climate that shows employers we welcome them and the jobs they bring for our citizens."
In addition to matters of taxation and fiscal policy, the Finance Committee also reviews legislation dealing with the operation of the Pennsylvania Lottery, as well as bills regarding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Program, both of which are funded by the lottery.
The House State Government Committee reviews legislation dealing with all aspects of state government, including proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution, statewide initiatives and referenda, the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, the Regulatory Review Act, Election Code reform, lobbyist disclosure and campaign financing.
"This committee is the perfect fit for me as I work to reform our state government and restore the public's trust in their elected officials," Lewis said. "Pennsylvania cannot live up to its full potential without all of us working together toward a common goal."
As a member of the House Urban Affairs Committee, Lewis will help address issues impacting the state's cities and surrounding communities, such as housing, urban redevelopment, economic development, land use planning and zoning, infrastructure financing, and city services.
"While the city of Harrisburg is not in the 105th District, it certainly affects our communities as the hub of the region," Lewis said. "We need a city that is safe and financially sound."
Finally, the Liquor Control Committee is responsible for issues relating to the administration of alcoholic beverage licenses and the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
"Significant changes have been made in the past few years to help bring more consumer convenience to Pennsylvanians seeking to purchase beer and wine in grocery stores," Lewis said. "These changes have been well-received, and I look forward to examining other ways we can get the Commonwealth out of the business of selling liquor so it can instead focus on enforcement of liquor laws, prevention of underage drinking and other liquor control functions."
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Alison Mastrangelo
Alison Mastrangelo is an American sports journalist with years of experience and a track record of success in the field of broadcast media. She works as a weekend sports anchor and reporter at WSB-TV.
She began working for the station in April 2019 having worked as a sports anchor and reporter for The Denver Channel (KMGH-TV).
Mastrangelo graduated in 2013 with a degree in journalism from Rowan University.
Alison Mastrangelo Age
Alison is in her early 30s. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey Coast. She has not shared her birth details with the public.
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Mastrangelo stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.
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Mastrangelo is possibly single. She has never shared any specifics about her partner. It is also not known whether she has children or not.
Alison Mastrangelo Salary
Mastrangelo earns an average salary of $73,456. She works as a weekend sports anchor and reporter at WSB-TV.
Alison Mastrangelo's Net Worth
Mastrangelo has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She generates her income from her career as a journalist.
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Alison is highly competent in photography, Microsoft Word, broadcasting, and communication skills. She has a solid background in information and communication technology with a journalism degree from Rowan University. She joined the WSB sports team in April 2019.
Alison has always been passionate about sports, and in high school, she played basketball and did some surfing. She began her career as a general assignment reporter for FOX21/KXRM in Colorado Springs, and within a short period of time, she was elevated to sports director/anchor. She contributed to the growth of the sports section while there and covered Super Bowls 50 and 51.
Alison collaborated with a photographer from the field to record interviews and sound. She also assisted reporters on the field and scheduled interviews.
She began working at the station as a Good Day Philadelphia intern in 2013. Alison helped with health, workout, and beach segments at that time, as well as with field reporting for the daily field anchors.
Additionally, she drove visitors to their on-air location and assisted with their transition. She then moved to Denver7/KMGH where she covered the local college teams as well as the Broncos, Rockies, Avalanche, and Nuggets.
Her best moments include interviewing Olympic gold champion Mikaela Shiffrin, who is from Colorado, and covering the Rockies and Avalanche playoff runs.
In 2016, Alison earned the Colorado Broadcasters Association Award for best sportscaster in the non-metro area. She is an Emmy-nominated sports anchor. She is eager to cover every professional, collegiate, and high school sports team in Georgia.
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Which College Did Alison Attend?
Alison attended Rowan University where she graduated with a degree in journalism and a minor in health and physical education.
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Sexual assault: What it means to the UA campus
Student shares story, officials weigh in on distorted reporting statistics
Published Oct 28, 2013 11:57pm
By Alison Dorf
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Anna woke up to a strange man lying on top of her, his hands touching her breasts and between her legs over her clothes.
The bedroom was dark, with just a little light creeping through a curtained window.
It was after 2 a.m., and she had fallen asleep at her best friend's apartment after a party.
A sophomore at the UA, Anna had been designated as the sober person who, should anything go wrong, would help guests find rides home or drive them wherever they might need to go.
"Just to make sure that there was someone there so that it was safe," said Anna, now a senior studying classics whose name has been changed to protect her privacy.
After everyone who wasn't staying the night had left, Anna went to bed.
The only girl left in the apartment, she slept in a different room than everyone, only to wake up to find she was being sexually assaulted by a man she barely knew.
"It took me a couple of minutes to realize what was happening," she said. "It's almost like the monster underneath the bed is real … This is the thing that you've heard in so many school seminars. So many people have told you don't let this happen to you … all of a sudden it's there, it's real, it's happening to you."
After pushing the man off her, Anna left the room. She checked the other rooms to be sure no other girls were sleeping in the apartment, grabbed her keys and went home.
"I felt like I was in really grave danger," Anna said.
But like many other sexual assault survivors, Anna never reported the assault to authorities.
It's not uncommon
Nearly one in every five women nationally are raped at some point in their lives, and nearly one in every 20 women and men experience sexual violence other than rape, according to data published in 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from the CDC also showed that 19 percent of undergraduate women who were surveyed reported experiencing attempted or completed sexual assault since entering college.
Yet during the same year, University of Arizona Police Department statistics only showed nine reports of forcible sexual offenses for the UA Main campus.
"Those numbers … are much lower than what is truly happening on campus," said Megan McKendry, violence prevention specialist with the OASIS Program through Campus Health Services. "There are reasons for that. The first is that sexual assault … we just know it to be the most underreported crime on campus, because reporting is incredibly difficult for survivors."
There are several sets of sexual assault statistics across campus, including reports to OASIS, which provides counseling services for students, faculty and staff, the Dean of Students Office and UAPD, though each has its own limitations.
For example, a client who reports sexual assault to OASIS may be reporting something that occurred when they were a child, or a few years prior as a freshman, McKendry said.
For a more accurate sense of how many people have been raped or sexually assaulted on campus, Campus Health administers a Health and Wellness Survey each year.
During the 2012-2013 academic year, Campus Health surveyed 3,055 undergraduate students, of which 2.3 percent, or approximately 70 students, reported having some type of sex without giving their consent, 8.5 percent, or approximately 260 students, reported being sexually assaulted.
However the survey does not reveal anything about those reporting the assaults, McKendry said.
During the same time period, OASIS saw just 40 clients in reference to sexual assault, according to Kathy Young, a psychologist for Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS) at Campus Health. The Dean of Students Office also saw around 40 cases of sexual misconduct during this time, according to Alexx Tracy-Ramirez, former Title IX investigator for the Dean of Students Office.
The challenges of reporting
In general, sexual assault victims are likely to not want to report to the police, Young said.
"Unfortunately our culture still tends to blame victims for their sexual assaults," she said, "rather than hold the perpetrators accountable."
Victims may be afraid that people will not believe them if they come forward, or they'll be blamed, she added. If the person who sexually assaulted them is an acquaintance or dating partner, they may also be worried about getting that person in trouble.
"We know that often, people are sexually assaulted by people they know and even people they trust and care about," Young said.
Anna was assaulted at her best friend's apartment by an acquaintance who was both close to the guests at the party and to her friends. The day after the assault, Anna told her best friend what had happened, only to be met with an interrogation for details rather than support. She ended the friendship.
A few days later, she told her parents. Then after about a month, she went to OASIS.
Anna said she waited until later in her recovery to tell others close to her, but she said it soon became clear it made her friends feel uncomfortable.
"I just don't think they knew what to do," Anna said, adding that at first, she was disappointed and angry. "They saw someone in a great deal of pain, and they just didn't have the resources or the social education to take care of it."
Many people also asked Anna questions about the assault, such as what time it happened, where she was and if she thought it was a good idea to be there after midnight.
"It just didn't seem like people cared," Anna said. "It was like I wasn't the same person to them. I don't know if I was like this unclean thing or they just didn't know what to say to make me feel better."
At one point, she said she was called a slut by someone who knew her assaulter and she was accused of tarnishing his reputation.
According to Young, after going through such events, reporting can also make survivors re-experience the trauma.
"Having to talk about the details of something that happened that was traumatizing and that the person may feel a lot of shame and distress about can be a further distressing experience," Young said.
Reporting to the police can feel less than supportive, scary or stressful, Young added.
Now, Anna said she understands reporting sexual assault is the right decision and she said she wishes she had done so when it happened to her. She is haunted by the thought that the man who assaulted her could do it to someone else.
Until last semester, her assaulter was a student she saw on campus often, though she now occasionally sees him around town.
The differences of reporting, taking action
Depending on where the sexual assault survivor may choose to report, the situation may be handled differently. The OASIS Program can provide counseling for the survivor while remaining confidential.
If reported to UAPD, the police will investigate whether or not a crime has been committed beyond a reasonable doubt, as well as notify the Dean of Students Office.
The Dean of Students Office approaches reports by looking for UA Student Code of Conduct violations through an administrative investigation within a span of 60 days, from both a safety and retention perspective.
Unlike the police, the Dean of Students looks to see if the assault was more likely than not to have happened, according to Kendal Washington White, interim dean of students for the Dean of Students Office.
In order to help the sexual assault survivor, the Dean of Students Office strongly encourages them to report the assault.
"We can help them to try to make them as whole as possible," Washington White said. "And to keep them in school, and to provide the kind of support and resources that they need in order to be here."
Without the right information, the Dean of Students Office can't help the student. Washington White said the Dean of Students Office prefers to know who the perpetrator of the assault is, to see if they have had any incidents in the past, or are exhibiting predatory behavior.
The Dean of Students Office can also take measures as an institution that the police department cannot to remove any barriers that might get in the way of the survivor pursuing their education, she added. For example, if the survivor and the accused live in the same residence hall, the Dean of Students Office can move the perpetrator into different housing.
They can also issue no-contact orders, including through social media, telephone calls, text messaging and third parties. If the two students are in the same section of class, the Dean of Students Office can work with an academic department to switch one or the other student, though usually it's the accused.
"All of those steps are things that we can do to help that victim [or] survivor feel like they can continue working and being successful at the institution," Washington White said.
However, the accused person is never immediately assumed responsible, and has the opportunity to give their side of the incident.
"I think sometimes, when it comes to these kinds of cases, there's this perception that we're just supposed to immediately expel or suspend a student," Washington White said, "but that person, the accused, has to have the opportunity to share his or her side of the story."
Every case is different, she added. There is no code item for rape, but rather, sexual misconduct. Depending on the severity of the violation, there is also a wide range of sanctions.
"There is no typical [sanction] because every case is unique," Washington White said. "But if we're talking about rape, then suspension and expulsion are definitely on the table."
Knowing where to go for help
For about a month after the assault, Anna said, she didn't have an appetite, which then turned into a mild form of anorexia.
When she went to OASIS, she was told immediately she needed to start eating. She also joined a weekly support group through CAPS.
"The different programs on campus, I think, are really what kind of pulled me out," Anna said. "It was really a sense of community, and a sense of other people who've been through this."
The Women's Resource Center and Feminists Organized to Resist, Create, and Empower, help provide support for survivors of sexual assault, and can show them places on campus that can provide them with direct student resources and reporting.
"It [sexual assault] is an issue that F.O.R.C.E. and the Women's Resource Center is very passionate about bringing awareness to and stopping," said Caroline Gray, an English senior and student director of F.O.R.C.E.
The WRC and F.O.R.C.E. is also a "safe space" on campus, Gray added, where anyone is welcome.
As for sexual assault on campus, Gray said it's an issue not easily understood.
"People have a very distinct idea of what sexual assault and sexual violence looks like, and it's often one that is very stereotypical," Gray said. "It's not a black and white thing, and there's so many issues with consensual sex."
People need to expand their horizons of understanding what rape and sexual abuse is, and that's really problematic on college campuses, she added.
Underreporting in terms of sexual assault is a problem everywhere, including the UA, McKendry said in a previous interview.
"I think it's one of the biggest problems that we face," McKendry said. "And I think in order to fix that problem, we have to show survivors as a community we support them."
The resources available for recovery are good, Anna said, but she believes there needs to be more education geared toward people who would be perpetrating sexual assault crimes.
"It should be more of, not, 'Oh, don't get raped, do these things to avoid being raped,'" Anna said. "It should be, 'Don't rape, otherwise this is going to happen to you.'"
DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT:
Sexual Assault: Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition of sexual assault are sexual activities as forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling and attempted rape.
— U.S. Department of Justice website
Rape: The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.
— U.S. Department of Justice website – press release
Sexual Misconduct (Dean of Students Office) One or more of the following:
a. Sexual violence and other non-consensual sexual contact – actual or attempted physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person by force and without consent or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to circumstances including, but not limited to: 1) use of drugs or alcohol, 2) intellectual or other disability, or 3) age.
b. Sexual harassment — unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment; or
c. Other sexual misconduct including but not limited to indecent exposure, sexual exploitation or voyeurism, or non-consensual photographing or audio-recording or video-recording or another in a state of full or partial undress or while engaged in sexual activity, or publishing or disseminating such materials.
— Dean of Students Office Code of Conduct
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D.A. Bell to Appeal Superior Court Judge's Ruling in Hardin Case
By Gayle Clayton, BS, MA | February 10, 2022
The case of Charlie Hardin was called again on February 10th, 2022 in McDowell County Superior Court. After speaking with District Attorney Ted Bell, a plea to one class F and one class H felony was offered by the Defendant with no plea arrangement with the State.
Per the previous order of Superior Court Judge J. Tommy Davis, the sentencing on anything whether a plea or by trial could not exceed the terms of the original plea offered in District Court in 2017 and agreed to by the District Attorney's (D.A.) office.
Initially Hardin had decided to go to trial, but after his attorney informed him that his chances of active time were limited, he instructed his attorney, Krinn Evans, to enter the plea.
During this exchange Bell made the statement that the Hardin matter was #17 on the trial docket. Evans responded that if trial proceeded, there would be a pre-trial motion due to Mr. Bell's actions during the July 2021 trial term by refusing to try the case as the #1 for trial during that term.
Hardin's attorney stated in open Court that after losing a pretrial motion in front of the Superior Court Judge J. Tommy Davis, D.A. Bell said he was not ready to proceed to trial. At that time, Hardin's Attorney, Krinn Evans, told Mr. Bell that Mr. Hardin would be ready for trial immediately or at any other time during the term Bell said, "I won't be ready then either," and left the courtroom.
This act on Bell's part violated the North Carolina Criminal trial scheduling statute.
When informed of the pretrial motion on Bell's failure to abide by the scheduling statute, D.A. Bell made the statement that the trial was continued on the motion of Judge Davis, not himself; and implied that Mr. Evans was being untruthful to the tribunal. Mr. Evans' return statement stated he was an officer of the court*, and the actions occurred as he reported.
Mr. Hardin accepted the plea after further thought, and under the terms of Judge Don Bridges was sentenced to 10-21 months on the class H felony; with sentencing stayed on the class F felony. This was in line with the previous plea.
Mr. Hardin was given credit for all of his pretrial confinement; making this basically a time served plea. Mr. Hardin has four months remaining on his original sentence that caused his incarceration.
Mr. Bell gave notice of appeal following the judgment of Judge Bridges' ruling to the appellate court; to enable the order to be vacated and the possibility of trial to be ordered.
*An officer of the court expresses that an attorney has an obligation to promote justice and effective operation of the judicial system. As officers of the court, attorneys have an absolute ethical duty to tell judges the truth.
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United Airlines Guam Marathon sets new participation record
by Guam Sports Events, Inc.
Tumon, Guam — April 9, 2017 – Guam Sports Events Inc. (GSE) announced that the United Airlines Guam Marathon hit record-breaking registration numbers and established new course records during today's event.
The fifth annual event, with the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K race distances, was the largest international road race to take place on Guam. A total of 4,335 runners from 22 countries converged in Tumon from Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macao, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Palau, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.
The running event welcomed 427 more participants than the 2016 event. The 2016 event also had a significant increase from the previous year.
FULL MARATHON
Hiroki Nakajima from Japan won the men's division in the full marathon with a time of 2:30:37. He beat the course record he set in 2016, which was a time of 02:30:38. Satoshi Emoto from Japan came in second at 2:36:33. Yusuke Inose from Japan came in third at 2:46:29.
Sunghwa Ryu from Korea won the women's division with a time 3:01:58. She broke the course record she set last year, which was a time of 3:03:37. Tomomi Inoue from Japan came in second at 3:13:29. Azusa Nojiri from Japan came in third at 3:14:05.
A total of 812 runners took part in the full marathon.
Shun Gorotani from Japan won the men's division in the half marathon with a time of 1:09:20. He beat the half marathon record set in 2014, which was 1:09:29. Masaru Harada from Japan came in second at 1:14:36. Byung-do Lee from Korea came in third at 1:21:48.
Maria Yano from Japan won the women's division with a time of 1:22:29. She broke the record set in 2013, which was 1:28:11. Guam resident Manami Iijima, a local event ambassador of the United Airlines Guam Marathon, came in second at 1:28:29. Eri Sakaguchi from Japan came in third at 1:30:37.
A total of 1,044 runners took part in the half marathon.
Rui Yamagishi from Japan won the men's division in the 10K with a time of 00:33:26. Masayuki Sanada from Japan came in second at 0:34:51. Guam resident Ryan Matienzo came in third at 0:35:39.
Yumika Sugahara from Guam won the women's division with a time of 0:44:03. Yukie Suzuki from Japan came in second at 0:45:19. Guam resident Rhea Macaluso, a local event ambassador, came in third at 0:45:46.
A total of 1,092 runners took part in the 10K.
Masafumi Fukase from Japan won the men's division in the 5K with a time of 0:17:37. Yosuke Yamazaki from Japan came in second at 0:18:04. Christopher Wallwork of Japan came in third at 0:19:28.
Tomoe Yokoyama from Japan won the women's division with a time of 0:21:03. Guam resident Rissa Eilmes came in second at 0:22:53. Guam resident Genina Piolo Criss came in third at 0:23:00.
A total of 1,387 runners took part in the 5K.
Complete race results will be posted on unitedguammarathon.com by Wednesday. Finisher certificates will be available Wednesday at the Pacific Islands Club's day guest counter.
A warm welcoming ceremony was followed by numerous festivities. Naoko Takahashi, the international race ambassador and a 2000 Sydney Olympics gold medalist, delivered a good luck message. Runners enjoyed Pacific Islands Club fire shows and United Airlines ticket giveaways at the start of each race. Aid stations along the race course featured local snacks like apigigi and coconut candy. After the race, runners lined up for the Tumon Bay Dip to soak their feet in the refreshing water. They also enjoyed the all-new BBQ Beach Party, which featured live entertainment as well as food and beverage concessions.
"We are thrilled with the success of the fifth annual United Airlines Guam Marathon," said Ben Ferguson, managing director of GSE. "With the event's record participation, more proceeds will go toward our beneficiaries – the Guam Fire Department, Guam Police Department, Islandwide Beautification Task Force, Tourism Education Council and USO Guam.
"We thank all of our sponsors, community partners, participants and volunteers," Ferguson added. "The community came together for a race weekend filled with the Håfa Adai spirit. We hope to see everyone at the sixth annual United Airlines Guam Marathon on April 8, 2018!"
Sam Shinohara, United's managing director of operations Asia/Pacific, said, "As Guam's hometown airline, United is proud to support the United Airlines Guam Marathon. This annual event is important to our valuable customers, employees as well as our local residents, because many are participants and volunteers. Our commitment to Guam remains strong."
Hiroki Nakajima of Japan won the men's division of the United Airlines Guam Marathon full marathon. The fifth annual event was held Sunday, April 9.
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