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Celebrating Aboriginal Day In Merritt BC
Aboriginal Day In the Nicola Valley
Celebrating Aboriginal Day in Merritt BC June 21, 2019
People in the Nicola Valley Celebrate Aboriginal Day
We celebrated Aboriginal Day in the Nicola Valley Merritt BC on June 21, 2019. Canada's Governor General proclaimed the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996. Every year since then June 21 is the day for all Canadians to celebrate Canada's First Nation's Aboriginal Peoples.
There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Celebrating Aboriginal Day in The Nicola Valley Merritt BC
Along with the pounding Heartbeat of Mother Earth, the Regalia worn by the dancers will surely amaze you. A great day at Merritt's Rotary Park on June 21, 2019. In case you missed it here is my photo collage for you to enjoy.
Aboriginal Day June 21, 2019.
Aboriginal Dance Regalia
Regalia is unique and sacred to each dancer. Therefore not to be ever confused with or referred to as costumes. Regalia is adorned with various materials. Most noteworthy Regalia outfits feature intricate beadwork (often sewn by a family member or friend), while others use ribbons, shiny materials or the use of traditional materials, such as porcupine quills. While the ceremonial dress is beautiful to look at, pow wow etiquette requests that observers not touch or take pictures of dancers' regalia without permission.
Women Dancers in full Regalia.
Experiencing Aboriginal Day in The Nicola Valley.
Crystal Spahan with her children dressed in their traditional First Nation regalia.
Crystal's regalia hand sewn and made by her Aunt.
Crystal Spahan with her two beautiful children in their Regalia.
Beautiful Handmade Regalia
Noteworthy Crystal Spahan's elaborate shawl is uniquely decorated with distinct flower patterns, beadwork along with flowing fringes.
Back on the Red Road for the last 2 years.
Pow Wow Dances are Expressions of Indigenous Spirituality, History and Culture
In addition with the festivities going on, Aboriginal Day is also a day of learning about Canada's Indigenous culture. In fact I was honored to meet Stuart Patrick preparing his sons Regalia along with his own. He was ensuring that their regalia was well-secured before their performance. Furthermore, I was welcome to interview Stuart Patrick.
Stuart Patrick
(Q1) Are you from the Nicola Valley?
(Stuart Patrick) I am from Uclue Let (U-Cloo-let) Vancouver Island. I went to 2 residential schools, Christy Residential in Tofino first, and then closed Kamloops Residential School down.
(Q2) When did you start to dance?
(Stuart Patrick) I dance for survival. I have quit cutting my hair, I am done with mourning. We lost our Potlatch rights when I was seven. I have always chased the "Pow wow" We dance for the seven generations before us, and for the seven generations after us.
I started walking the "Red Road". After the second year you pick what you want, like dancing, drumming. You join the circle for life.
Raven Patrick. Pow wow clothing and accessories are created with great care and attention, hold deep meaning and spiritual significance to the dancer.
(Q3) Were did you get your Eagle feathers?
(Stuart Patrick) A Fire Fighter from Merritt found a dead Eagle and gave the feathers to me.
(Q4) Do your children also dance?
(Stuart Patrick) My son Jacob is wearing my first Regalia outfit. And my daughter Raven is wearing the blue Regalia outfit. They both perform regularly throughout BC. We go to Pow Wows and perform at University's and College's.
(Q5) Who makes your Regalia?
(Stuart Patrick) Janice Sheena and Abraham Sheena. The beadwork.
(Q6) What dances do you perform?
(Stuart Patrick) I do traditional potlatch mask dancing. The Humming Bird and the Chicken Dance.
Jacob Patrick with his father Stuart Patrick.
In Addition
Celebrating Indigenous Day in full Regalia. Merritt BC Rotary Park.
The Work and Detail that Goes Into These Beautiful Regalia Dress
Desiree Dick has been dancing since she was 3 yrs old. Along with her mother Adriene Johnny & sister Kirsten Dick (Hand Drummer at MSS) they all have a "Passion for the Pow Wow". Desiree's Grandmother was the artist behind her Regalia.
Desiree Dick
With The Beating of The Drums and The Dancers Performance
While the Dancers take great care to ensure that their regalia is well-secured before a performance. Losing a part of regalia during a dance could cost a dancer the competition. Although this day was not a competition, but the work and care is very visible.
Cliff…. Stuart Patrick and son Jacob.
Additionally More Beautiful Regalia
Nadine Jules with daughter.
Awesome attendance at Merritt Rotary Park on Aboriginal Day
Furthermore with the beating of the drums and performing dancers. Everyone in attendance had a amazing day!
People enjoying the festivities.
Pounding of Your Heartbeat
Above all hearing the Drum beat along with the vocals gathers all peoples together, regardless of gender, belief, or race. The throbbing pull of the Drum connects us, one to another, with the pounding Heartbeat of Mother Earth.
The Drummers. Leanard Bear Shirt, Robin Boston, Nadine Jules, Joelee Meldrum, Nate Dawgg. Red Spotted Horse.
A Bit of Culture Education
Drumming has always played a significant role in education, healing, history and ceremonies of the Native American peoples. Oral histories and stories, accompanied by drumming, play a vital role in passing on ancestral traditions and customs to new generations.
Warming of the Drum.
The Sound of the Drums Could be Heard Through Out the Nicola Valley
Nate Dawgg. Drummer & Dancer
Additionally A Teepee Was Set Up For All To Enjoy
Getting in touch with my Aboriginal Heritage.
Especially seeing all the Regalia and the dancing can transform you back in time.
Full Regalia
Proclaimed June 21 National Aboriginal Day in 1996. It is a day to celebrate Canada's First Nation's Aboriginal peoples. Make sure you mark your calendar next year, June 21.
Teepee set up at Merritt BC Rotary Park for Aboriginal Day Celebrations.
July 12, 2019 /0 Comments/by Tania Stewart
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Art in Merritt BC – The Chair Walk
The Chair Walk, Merritt BC
July 10, 2019 to August 7, 2019
"Chairs like you have never seen before"
Art in Merritt BC. Art in Merritt comes in all forms, shapes and sizes. There are art galleries for you to enjoy, craft markets where many different artists participate, as well as, various venues with live entertainment. Locals and visitors will also enjoy the "Chair Walk", the latest addition to the art experience while exploring Merritt BC Canada.
How does the Chair Walk Work?
The Chair Walk is modeled after a self-guided walking tour. Many communities provide self guided art walks including Merritt and the Nicola Valley. The Chair Walk will soon be one of the many art experiences to enjoy alongside the Merritt Murals, Walk Of Stars and many others.
However, one should know, the Chair Walk is different than many other art exhibits because it is a fund raiser for the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council and the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society . The Chair Walk has some unique twists and turns that are not found in your every-day conventional Art Walk. It will be well worth the walk.
The Chair Walk is an army of community minded artists coming together for a good cause by donating their time and talents to producing some amazing art creations in the form of chairs. While the basis of the work is a common chair, there is nothing common about the finished results. But hold on! That is all we can tell you about it right now because it is a surprise. You will have to come to Merritt BC Canada this summer and take the walking tour to see the collection of creative chair masterpieces.
What will the chairs look like?
The Business Community is on board.
Of course, all this effort by the artists would be for naught if the businesses did not see this as a valuable event, not only for themselves, but for the whole town in fostering art in Merritt. You will find that the interesting thing is the large variety of businesses involved. There are flower shops, restaurants, auto parts dealers, a bike shop, sportswear, gift shops and many others for you to visit. All with their own versions of chair art.
Making Money for Art in Merritt, BC
Whereas the artists and business are crucial, you will be the ones to determine the success of this event.
Each chair will be the subject of a silent auction
However, if you are not going to bid on a chair you can still help the cause. Each chair will have a piggy bank placed nearby where you can make a donation. As a side note, the banks are fun to see as they come in all sizes and shapes too.
"Families, children, teens, seniors, singles, tourists, and couples are all encouraged to support this event as it will not only be a fun summer activity but also help make Merritt become a better community in which to live." says Team Leader for the Chair Project, Shirley
Art in Merritt is worth the effort
The Chair Walk will give you a great introduction to our wonderful little City. While you travel to each venue you will pass by other attractions that might interest you, such as the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
In addition, if you are into museums visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives. You will find great information on the local history including the Indigenous peoples of the region. You can also take in the many murals of the country stars that have played at our annual summer music fest.
The Merritt Murals are another example of art in Merritt that is on public display. There are said to around 20+ murals depicting country music stars. All painted by Michelle Loughery.
Accommodations Galore!
While experiencing the Chair Walk you may find time flies by fast. There are fifteen art sites spread out around town. Therefore, if you are from out of town you will want to consider staying over night. Accommodations in Merritt are varied from first class hotels to camping in the wilderness.
What to expect with art in Merritt
You will see some amazing creations, you will feel the small town experience and you could win a prize at the same time. Just get your passport stamped at all fifteen venues and you will be entered into the draw. You will walk away feeling proud that you participated in the Chair Walk in Merritt.
Chair Walk – Art in Merritt BC Canada
May 31, 2019 /0 Comments/by Tom Reynolds
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Places to eat in Merritt – Kekuli Cafe
One of the best places to eat in Merritt – Kekuli Cafe
Kekuli Cafe, Merritt, BC
"Don't panic….we have bannock"
One of the best places to eat in Merritt is Kekuli Cafe. "Don't panic… we have Bannock" is the official slogan of Kekuli Cafe in Merritt BC. A wonderful place to enjoy a number of indigenous foods.
Before we dive into the amazing food I'd like to treat you to a look at the amazing skor bannock. You have got to try one.
Ohhh so yummy Skor bannock from Kekuli Cafe
How Kekuli was born?
It all started when for many years Sharon Bond wanted to own her own restaurant. Having a passion for cooking, baking and making people feel welcome. Sharon also had a passion for helping and pleasing people.
With all the other places to eat in Merritt Sharon knew she wanted to create a place like no other. Therefore that's exactly what she did.
Sharon wanted a traditional cultural aboriginal ambiance. Low light pow wow music, aboriginal art, jewelry and of course aboriginal cuisine. She wanted a place where everyone would feel welcome and acknowledged. Along with her husband Darren Hogg they created one of the best places to eat in Merritt – Kekuli Cafe.
You definitely feel welcomed from the moment you walk in the doors of Kekuli Cafe.
The Name Kekuli.
It was quite interesting to find out where the name Kekuli came from. Sharon was looking for a unique name that would have an aboriginal flair to it. While reading a book by James Teit she came across the word "kekuli" which means house. Right away she knew that was the name and sent in paperwork to have it registered that day.
The Thompson Indians used to live in these pit house( Kekuli's) hundreds of years ago. These houses are build into the ground with logs, tule, dirt and grass. They were a safe, warm and happy place. That also protected the people from the elements during harsh winters.
You can still find Kekuli's throughout the Thompson/Okanagan areas.
Photo Credit: Kekuli Cafe
Now however you can also find that warm inviting feeling of home in every Kekuli Café.
The next step in Sharon and Darren's endeavor was to start creating franchises. With the first being sold in December of 2018.
On Dec 1, 2018 Elijah Mack, just 22 years old, started living his dream by becoming the very first Kekuli franchise owner. When asked what he wanted to be in 10 years he would say "I want to be my own boss." Now Elijah is the proud owner of one of the best places to eat in Merritt.
Photo credit Kekuli Cafe
Saskatoon ice tea is wonderful and refreshing treat any time of year. I love the flavor. Makes me want another one just thinking about it. My daughters favorite it the saskatoon berry smoothie.
Saskatoon berry ice tea. It was so refreshing.
They have a variety of Bannock available and some amazing lunches. Fry bread tipi tacos, grilled Bannock flatbread, bannowiches, and a variety of salads. Check out their menu here.
Oh my goodness, look at this amazing meal. So nice to have a place where everything is made fresh with fresh ingredients.
BLT Bannock with cran apple feta salad
BLT bannock at Kekuli
This BLT bannock was so amazing. The bannock was soft and warm, lettuce and tomato were fresh and no skimping on the bacon which was cooked to perfection. Must say this was the best BLT I have had in a very long time. Along with my BLT I chose to have the cranberry, apple and feta salad. It was so crisp and fresh. Accompanying the salad was a saskatoon vinaigrette dressing made in house. Perfect for this salad.
Cranberry, apple and feta salad.
Desert I had a skor bannock. It was so fresh and I have to say better than any doughnut I have ever had. I was very tempted to buy a whole bunch of them to take home.
While I was visiting there were a group from White Rock who stopped in for lunch. They were extremely thrilled with the service. One lady spoke of how Kurt, chief at Kekuli Cafe, resonated such happy vibes. They really appreciated it and would come back again for sure.
Look at these happy faces.
Guests from Whiterock having lunch at Kekuli in Merritt, BC
When you walk into Kekuli Cafe you are greeted by the amazing staff. They always have a smile on their faces and are ready to help you any way they can.
Amanda and Kurt staff at Kekuli Cafe
Kekuli Cafe isn't just on of the best places to eat in Merritt. Friday nights they have open mic night where patrons can come and express themselves over the mic. They have had people sing, tell stories or say a poem. It's a great way to spend some time with friends, enjoy the local talent and of course have some coffee and bannock.
So far I have tried the traditional, cinnamon sugar and skor. What kinds have you tried?
Something else you will find a Kekuli Cafe is some art from a local artist Wyatt Collins. Wyatt has such a flair for life and creates some wonderful artwork which is featured on the walls of Kekuli Cafe. There are also greeting cards with Wyatt's artwork on them.
Art work by local artist Wyatt Collins
Other aboriginal products
There are a number of aboriginal items for sale at Kekuli Café. Some of them include Jams, jellies, coffee, pottery and cards. Stop in and have a look.
Some other offerings from Kekuli Cafe
If you are interested in having a blog showcasing your business please feel free to contact me at Experience Nicola Valley. I would love to chat.
March 13, 2019 /0 Comments/by Michelle Bacon
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First Nation Traditional Foods and Lodging in the Nicola Valley
First Nation Traditional Foods in Merritt BC
Nicola Valley British Columbia Canada First Nation Traditional Foods & Lodging
"We harvest berries in the traditional Nicola Valley areas, as well as, fish and hunt using the old ways and new ways."
What type of First Nation traditional foods and lodging in the Nicola Valley have helped my people endure the hot summers and cold winters? My people, through many generations, have experienced the changing seasons of the Nicola Valley for generations. The extremes of our Nicola Valley weather systems have taught us many survival skills and have played a large part in growing our appreciation of our lands. How did the First Nation people survive is a journey I would like to share with you?
My Ancestors Were Nomadic During The Spring, Summer, And Fall Seasons
My ancestors used to live throughout the Nicola Valley territory traveling in groups. Living a nomadic life on the move provided my people the food necessary to last through the long cold winter months. Families would gather together in our seasonal villages and enjoy cooking over the open fire, and celebrating our traditions.
Saskatoon berries I picked
We lived on berries …
First Nation traditional foods in Merritt and throughout the Nicola Valley consisted of berries like Saskatoon berries, huckleberries, choke cherries and soap berries.
And We Hunted And Fished…
My ancestors' diet wasn't limited to just berries. No… we also fished and hunted wild game. During the fall seasons, my First Nation people would fish the mighty Fraser River. My people of our village would catch enough fish to survive the long winters. During the entire year, dependent on the weather, village hunters pursued wild game while hunting with bows.
How Did My People Preserve Their Traditional Foods In Merritt BC?
Tule mat lodging
In the early days of my people we often preserved our traditional foods by drying it on specially made mats of tule reeds. Tule reeds were gathered during the winter months on the shores of nearby lakes. Properly prepared these reeds were used for drying and preserving many of our First Nation foods. My people would also make larger mats from the tule reeds to double as floors in their makeshift lean-to's during the warmer months.
How Did The Nlaka'pamux People Carry All This Food?
Cedar Root basket
As gathers and hunters we required transportation of our goods. Before the introduction of horses to our culture by the Spaniards, my people would use dogs to transport our goods. Because we lacked horses at that time my people would walk to and from, here and there with their dogs. The dogs would be saddled with food packed in ceder root baskets.
Where Did My People Live Back Then?
Traditional lodges made out of cedar bark at Tuckkwiowhum interpretive village in Boston Bar
My First Nation ancestors used all sorts of materials from the land and waters. Because of our nomadic nature we were often in need of a portable shelter. In the summer months we used temporary shelters because of the ease of transportation moving from location to location. These portable lean-to's were created out of fir boughs and tule mats. If the location required a longer stay my people would build these lean-to's with cedar bark.
What About The Winter?
Interior model of a traditional Sheeiskin
Those summer temporary shelters wouldn't hold up to the long winters of the Nicola Valley. During the winter season our shelters would take on new materials to create a new kind of shelter more durable to the winter conditions. This new shelter covered in earth is called a pit-house. In our first Nation tongue Nlaka'pamuxcin it is called a "Sheeiskin".
Lots of thought and planning went into these structures. They would spend weeks looking for a proper location, then, when they found an acceptable spot, the community would work together and help build a pit house.
The sheeiskins were typically conical in shape with a hole in the center, which would let the campfire smoke escape through the hole. The First Nation men would enter down a ladder through the same center hole. while the women would enter through a side entrance. Each First Nation pit house could usually hold up to 3-4 families. There are locations in the Nicola Valley where you can still see the pit houses left behind from old sheeiskins, like at Monck Provincial Park.
Traditional Ways Are Still Around
Our First Nation traditional foods and lodging made it possible for my ancestors to survive the four seasons of the Nicola Valley.
Chokecherries I picked
Today we still harvest berries in the traditional areas and fish and hunt using the old ways – as well as the new. Our respect for our elders has never wavered. Elders are given first servings of any food we have gathered, and they are the keepers of our history often sharing their stories of our traditional and cultural ways.
A questions I have for you:
What is the traditional name of the First Peoples in my own area?
Please feel free to contact me with your answers. I always love learning about new cultures.
Or, if you also are Nlaka'pamux, share your stories with me!
(In many First Nation's languages there is no word for "Good-bye", as that word may be interpreted as I will never see that person again.)
January 22, 2019 /3 Comments/by Gerome Garcia
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Shop Local in Merritt, BC – Vision Quest Optical and Gifts
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"Come Downtown and Buy Something!"
Decorative BC designed drum bag
Jeanine Gustafson, owner of Vision Quest Optical and Gifts, encourages people to shop local in Merritt BC and support our businesses. That's the message she would like to send out to the people who live in the Nicola Valley.
Vision Quest is an eclectic shop right on the corner of Quilchena and Voght Street, a corner everyone passes when they are downtown Merritt. Jeanine has a prime location on the main block, and fills her windows with a lively display all year round. If you pop in to see what's there, you'll find jewelry, gems, glass frames, toys, cards, books and local art.
On the Quest for Vision Services? Glass Frames?
Jeanine is an optician with 30 years experience and her shop began as a way for her to offer optical services to the people in the community. You can find a room full of diverse frames for children, women, and men in Vision Quest shop, and Jeanine can help you find a frame you like and fulfill your prescription. She offers one more great choice in the community before a person decides to head off for Kamloops or to online services. Definitely worth checking out!
Looking for Local Art?
Bead Jewelry Galore
Over the ten years Jeanine has been providing options for vision care, she has expanded the offerings in her shop. Vision Quest is full of art, crafts, and jewelry created by about 40 local artists.
All year round there are gifts, mementos, and useful items to choose from: cards by Marilyn Lytton, blankets from Amelia Washington, handmade soap from Les Keys, baskets and beading from Charles McKay.
Jeanine herself creates feather earrings and other jewelry. There are painted tiles and jewelry by Pauline Ouellet, cards by photographer Heidi Koehler, beading by Ashala Harvie. And beautiful pained rocks by local artist Georgina Beatty!
1st Nations Art
Jeanine says the majority of the artists showing their work at Vision Quest are 1st Nations from the Nicola Valley, and some
from nearby regions like Lillooet. Her contacts also provide her with 1st Nations items designed in BC to satisfy her visitors from other provinces and countries. Look for beautiful designs on drum bags, a red lampshade, beaded earrings, medallions, baskets, cards…
The prices at Vision Quest are reasonable and range from about $5 to…more. I was very taken with a gorgeous across-the-shoulder bright turquoise suede bag, for just over $100.
The local work in Jeanine's lively, full shop is worth a leisurely search.
But I will admit that the jewelry, especially the gem jewelry, at Vision Quest often draws me through the welcoming doors on Quilchena Avenue.
Gems and Trinkets Galore!
Jeanine's windows are full of her jewelry, hanging or displayed in photo frames. And once you are in the shop, the jewelry is displayed in every cabinet, and in every nook and cranny. Amethysts, rose quartz, topaz, garnets, you name it. There are simple pendants to elaborately set jewelry, rings, earrings, bracelets in all shapes and colours.
There is also a diverse assortment of costume jewelry and a variety of pretty bags for storing your gems and trinkets.
Jeanine carries local books from local authors when possible, fun toys for kids, guitar pics…
And a good supply of beading supplies: seed beads, gem beads, and others, and lots of supporting items like thread.
Business in Merritt
I asked Jeanine what support she gets from the community. And her reply, "I am still open."
Tiny decorative painted bird houses
In my opinion, with years of experience in owning a retail business myself, ten years is a success story!
Jeanine Gustafson is the owner of Vision Quest, renting her prime location from the local owners of the building. She has been open for ten years and is very familiar with what works downtown, and what doesn't. She talks about how she is supported by the City of Merritt's policies and attention.
Hand made baby moccasins
Jeanine talks about other businesses and organizations which are supportive. For instance, she mentions how helpful the Open Door was to her. And comments on the support that Work BC has given to people she knows.
"All sorts of fun people come in!"
Jeanine enjoys the people who come in. She has regulars who pop in for tea and chats. She serves a steady flow of people coming in for optician services. And she welcomes all the visitors to town who make their way through her doors.
As we know, Merritt attracts people from all over the world. Jeanine often acts as an ambassador and tells people where to go in town, and what is happening locally. She has stories she shares with visitors, things I didn't know about the history of some of the surrounding buildings and I've lived here for a lot longer….
What do you enjoy the most?
I asked Jeanine what she enjoys most about her business. After a moment's thought, she describes the fun she has setting up
Feather earrings by Jeanine Gustafson
the Christmas windows! Jeanine possesses the considerable Christmas village collection of the late Marguerite Kempin, a long time resident of the valley. It takes Jeanine a month to set it up, with no days off! And it will take a month to take down, ready for the next display! So it was great to hear that is a favourite part of her shop experiences.
I enjoy the Christmas window! And I know others who do too, some who take their grandchildren downtown to view it all.
Have you seen it? Whoops, it may be too late for this year. But the next display in Vision Quest's display windows, on the corner of Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue will be there soon. Stroll by! Pop in!
Vision Quest is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
But Jeanine is open on Mondays in the summer months. She says Monday is a busy day in Merritt in the summer!
And how will she keep going in the slow months? Jeanine's message to the locals: "Come downtown and buy something!"
Now that's a positive message that supports all the shops in Merritt!
Thanks, Jeanine! Good visit!
Blue suede bag
Contact Jeanine Gustafson at Vision Quest visionquestoptical@gmail.com
Vision Quest Optical and Gifts Facebook
More on the arts and culture scene in the Nicola Valley…
And if you want to see more local art visit our local Arts Gallery at the heritage Courthouse on Nicola Avenue.
And visit our Nicola Valley Arts Council site, to see what's happening in the arts in our valley.
The NVCAC is also on Facebook.
And check out my Creative Community Facebook page.
Shopping at Vision Quest
January 17, 2019 /0 Comments/by Jano
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A group of protestors demonstrating outside the office of Senate Majority Leader (R. KY) were arrested on Wednesday, as they protested the partial government shutdown.
Social media videos show demonstrators sitting and chanting "stop the shutdown" and "we need a paycheck" outside McConnell's office in the Russell Senate Office Building.
They were later shown being zip-tied and detained by Capitol Police. They could later be heard chanting "we want to work" and "where is Mitch?" while being escorted out of the building.
CNN later reported that there were 12 protestors involved in the kerfuffle.


Last October, as many reading this will know, it was ten years since the tragic event that led to the establishment of the JMB Foundation. For a number of our early years a fundraising luncheon was held in support of JMB. Organised by a committee of wonderful women under the banner of BLINC (Brain Linked Injury Needs Compassion), the luncheons were missed by those who attended in the past. So last year we marked our 10th anniversary by bringing back the JMB Foundation luncheon, and we're happy to say the response was magnificent.
More than 350 guests packed Leonda's ballroom on October 5th and enjoyed a beautiful day that brought people together in a very special way. It was a great opportunity for James to see his old mates, for his family to catch up with old friends, and for us to meet many of our generous supporters. Special guest speakers Professor Andrew Kaye and Ms Anj Barker were warmly welcomed, as were our dashing MCs Luke Darcy and Seb Costello. Auction items, so kindly donated by friends and supporters, created something of a bidding frenzy and there was such a scramble for raffle tickets we could hardly keep up with it.
With so many generous donations and an enormous amount of voluntary assistance and goodwill, our 10th anniversary luncheon turned out to be quite a triumph and we are thrilled to say we raised $45,000! It was an outstanding result, and one which will make a huge difference to our work helping young people with acquired brain injury to experience a better quality of life.
Our thanks to everyone who helped out with donating auction/raffle prizes, and of course to all those who came along to enjoy the lunch and ended up putting their hands deep into their pockets to bid in the silent auction or live auction.
James with mum Robyn and brother Tom at the JMB 10th anniversary luncheon.


New York residents are ahead of the curve when it comes to earning a college degree. According to research conducted by the Lumina Foundation, 50.3 percent of the state's 10.6 million residents age 25 and older held at least an associate degree or professional certificate in 2016. That number includes more than 300,000 residents with a professional certificate, more than 1 million with an associate degree, more than 2 million who hold a bachelor's, and more than 1.6 million individuals with a graduate or professional degree. According to the Lumina Foundation, another 1.4 million New York State residents have some college experience, but no degree.
The sheer number of adults who have pursued higher education in the state of New York is a testament to just how important people believe a college degree can be. Fortunately, the state is home to a wide range of schools that offer postsecondary credentials. In fact, the National Center for Education Statistics shows that there are 211 colleges and universities in the state where students can earn a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, many of those schools offer much more than the typical on-campus options; they offer flexible online degree programs that can be completed via distance learning.
Why Earn an Online Degree in New York?
Although the Lumina Foundation reports that 24.6 percent of New York's workforce who are 25 to 64 years old have earned a high school diploma — which is more than 2.6 million people — in order to keep up with the employment trends around the state in the coming years, and compete for the positions being created, job candidates should consider postsecondary education. In fact, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2020, 69 percent of New York's jobs will require postsecondary education — higher than the national average of 65 percent - while only 31 percent of New York's jobs will require a high school diploma or less.
Fields such as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are expected to be in good demand in New York and will likely require a more educated workforce. With such a growing demand for college graduates, the state aims to encourage college enrollment by maintaining lower-than-average college tuition rates.
In order to help students make this important decision, we have compiled a list of the top ten New York colleges that offer online degree programs based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics. In order to do this, we employed a methodology that includes examining the percentage of students participating in distance education, degree completion rates, flexibility, placement services, tuition, and student services of two- and four-year colleges around the state.
Whether people have just graduated from high school, want to earn a degree to advance in their current career, or want to change careers after years of being in the workforce, we are confident that the following list represents the best options for students in New York who are interested in distance education.
As the employment needs of the state evolve, it's important for New Yorkers to earn degrees that likely position them to be strongly competitive in the job market. The following is a list of the top online degree programs in New York based on information from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
No matter what degree program students choose, it's important to make sure the school they want to attend has been accredited by a governing body. This may help ensure that students get the training they need to meet employers' expectations.
The statewide plan for higher education continually seeks to improve the quality of distance education in New York. The Board of Regents, a governing body that sets the overall education policy for New York, works to maintain a highly effective higher education system, which includes online offerings.
Only institutes that met the criteria for good practice are eligible to register their online programs in New York.
CUNY continues to make strides in making more digital course materials that can be uploaded in real-time. CUNY's community colleges are working on adapting existing associate degree programs so that students can have digital access to the course materials and resources. Such efforts continue to expand online offerings and make educational resources more accessible. CUNYfirst is a global search tool for prospective students to search all CUNY institutions by course title, type, general education category, mode of delivery, and more.
The SUNY Learning Network offers over 500 online degree programs. This one-stop platform makes it easy for prospective students to choose the program of their choice from over 64 institutions. Degree programs that are powered by OpenSUNY+ come with support and services to help students succeed in their online program.
Dr. Janice M. Karlen-Pollack, Professor of Business and Technology at City University of New York, LaGuardia Community College, can attest to the quality and vigor of the state's online programs. Specifically, Karlen-Pollack says that Excelsior College and Empire State College are exemplary in their online offerings, although students who attend other schools can also gain a lot from their online degree programs.
"For some people, attending classes onsite at a college is not possible due to family responsibilities or their employment," says Karlen-Pollack. "They may have irregular working hours, travel for their jobs or be in or have military obligations."
These kinds of adult learners may benefit the most from online degree programs in New York, but their families stand to gain, too. "I know of parents that do their homework at the same table with their kids nightly," adds Karlen-Pollack. "This is also a good way to support the importance of education with children as well as support lifelong learning."
In addition to those words of wisdom, the professor also has some advice for students seeking online degrees in New York. "They should also investigate costs and whether the scheduling of courses and terms meets their needs," she says. It is crucial for students to understand any specific requirements for their chosen online degree program.
Students may also want to see whether their particular program of study has received specialized or programmatic accreditation. This type of accreditation shows that the program of study has been audited by a third party and found to impart quality education in terms of curriculum and faculty.
There are several careers around the state that are likely to thrive in the coming years. Below is a list of some of the top occupations in New York, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
No matter what they want to study or which New York school they want to attend, students are usually very concerned about how they're going to fund their education and whether there are scholarships and financial aid in New York available to them. In order for qualified students to maximize how much financial aid they might receive, students should look into federal and state options, as well as aid that may be available through their specific school.
On the federal level, eligible students mayreceive financial aid in the form of Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, and Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants.
This list provides additional information on scholarships and grants available to eligible New York students.
Applicant must be from New York City who comes from a low-income family.
Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a graduating senior at an NYC public high school. Minimum 2.5 GPA, two letters of recommendation, copy of transcript, and personal essay required.
Applicant must be a South Park High School graduate who is living in South Buffalo, N.Y.
Each college in New York has different admissions criteria, but generally applicants are required to have a minimum grade point average, complete certain coursework, and take the SAT or ACT exams. In order to find out what is expected of them, hopeful students should consult the individual schools they're interested in attending. International students may need to show their scores on TOEFL or IELTS exams.


With luck the future computer may be able to tune into what we now call "The sixth sense" that intuitive sense that some of the greatest minds and inventors throughout history seem to have been able too "Tune into".
we will have less time to worry and(will have) more time for living… Robotics, cybernetics and computers will put more life into our lives.
Could computers remind us to be mindful more and more in our daily life?
This all is so very interesting! During the coming days I'm going to put an effort in thinking: What could be the the disadvantages of this development.
Will it improve our own sight, smell etc. or deteriorate our senses…!?
Yes we are living in exciting times when we look over even the last five years of technology improvements, but just as "With every adversity comes the seeds of a greater benefit" so does "With every benefit comes the seeds of greater adversity". Which makes the camp you attended in the 1960's even more relevant to our youth today.


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Ted Borodofsky- Remember the Music
Scott Yanow
Veteran clarinetist Ted Borodofsky, in the liner notes to his recent CD Remember The Music, says that he recorded the 16 standards because he feared that most young listeners have never heard the songs before. Although they must certainly have heard "All Of Me," "Who's Sorry Now" and especially "Over The Rainbow" somewhere along the way, Borodofsky puts up a strong case. With the assistance of pianist Todd E. Hill (who arranged the music), guitarist Andy Brown (who has recorded several excellent CDs of his own), bassist Jim Wall and drummer Dean Hughes, Borodofsky creates tasteful and consistently swinging versions of the vintage material.
Ted Borodofsky has a relaxed swing style, an attractive tone and a thoughtful approach, even on the uptempo pieces. He always plays the melody fairly straight before launching into his improvisations. Hill and Brown contribute many concise solos while Wall and Hughes are excellent in support. Whether it is "All By Myself," "Rosetta," "Honeysuckle Rose" or "My Melancholy Baby," Borodofsky creates a tasteful set of infectious swing.
Remember The Music (Southern Jazz SJ67890, 14 selections, TT = 58:07) www.southernjazz.com
Since 1975 Scott Yanow has been a regular reviewer of albums in many jazz styles. He has written for many jazz and arts magazines, including JazzTimes, Jazziz, Down Beat, Cadence, CODA, and the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, and was the jazz editor for Record Review. He has written an in-depth biography on Dizzy Gillespie for AllMusic.com. He has authored 11 books on jazz, over 800 liner notes for CDs and over 20,000 reviews of jazz recordings. Yanow was a contributor to and co-editor of the third edition of the All Music Guide to Jazz. He continues to write for Downbeat, Jazziz, the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, the Jazz Rag and Jazz Inside.

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HANSARD 1803–2005 → 1950s → 1952 → July 1952 → 14 July 1952 → Commons Sitting → TRANSPORT
Passenger Fare Increases
§ 33 and 34. Mr. Beswick
asked the Minister of Transport (1) in coming to a decision on fares and charges what proportion of the central charges of the British Transport Commission he assessed should be borne by freight traffic;
(2) in coming to a decision on fares and charges what proportion of the central charges of the British Transport Commission he assessed should be borne by passenger traffic within the London area; and what proportion by passenger traffic outside the London area.
§ 35 and 36. Mr. Ernest Davies
asked the Minister of Transport (1) in arriving at his decisions on increased fares, what he allocated as an appropriate contribution to the central charges of the British Transport Commission from passenger receipts outside London and from passenger receipts within the London area, respectively;
(2) in arriving at his decisions on increased fares, what he allocated as an appropriate contribution to the central charges of the British Transport Commission from goods traffic carried by British Railways.
§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd
The decision about fares was confined entirely to preventing hardships due to disproportionate increases in certain sub-standard fares. It was not based on any assessment by me as to what would be the net revenues—after appropriate deductions for central charges—from fares in the London area, or from railway fares outside, or from railway freight charges.
§ Mr. Beswick
If all this means that the Minister does not know, may I ask him, in relation to Question No. 33, how he was in a position to say so dogmatically that passenger traffic was being carried on the back of freight traffic if he was unable to get the elementary figures necessary to base such an opinion?
I know just as much as the Commission and I am indebted to their annual Reports which point out the difficulty of arriving at any precise apportionment of costs. As for the statement I made, I am again indebted to the Commission, who told me that with regard to fares outside London, the passenger fares will meet specific cost and leave about £7½ million to meet joint expenses, but that those joint expenses come to £70 million. They cannot be precisely allocated, but the Commission are satisfied that the £7½ million is substantially less than passenger fares might appropriately contribute; and inside London they say emphatically that passenger fares will contribute some £6 million less than an appropriate contribution to central charges and provisions.
§ Mr. Davies
If that is the case, will the Minister now confirm, as passengers outside London do not contribute to central charges, whereas London Transport does contribute, that London is paying more than the rest of the country proportionately?
I do not think that that is altogether true. If the hon. Gentleman looks carefully at the annual Report of the Commission which has now been published he will see there is a general improvement everywhere except in the London Transport area.
Does the Minister agree that that is true so far as 1951 is concerned, but that on the estimates he has given to this House with regard to increased fares London will contribute 1798 more to the central charges, whereas the rest of the country will not contribute anything?
Not disproportionately more.
Is not it a fact that outside London passenger traffic is not making any contribution at all, and, in the Minister's own words, within the London area passengers are making a contribution to the central charges? In that case, why does he put a greater increase on London fares?
As I pointed out to the hon. Gentleman, if he will look at this year's annual Report—and it is the future we are dealing with—the Corn-mission draw attention to the fact that all the important carrying activities except London Transport are making, or are coming near to making, a reasonable contribution towards the central charges.
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Gazprom Cancels Dividend for First Time Since 1998. Shares Drop
Reuters June 30, 2022
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Russian gas giant Gazprom has decided not to pay dividends on last year's results, the first time it will not pay out since 1998, sending its shares plunging by nearly 30%.
"The shareholders decided that in the current situation it is not advisable to pay dividends based on the 2021 results," Deputy CEO Famil Sadygov said.
He added that Gazprom would rather focus on Russian regional gasification, preparation for the heating season and paying increased taxes.
Gazprom shares plunged by more than 27% on the decision, which reversed a board recommendation to pay a dividend of 52.53 roubles per share in what would have been its biggest payout.
Gazprom plans to spend 526 billion roubles ($10 billion) by 2025 to increase Russia's gasification from its current level of 72%.
On Thursday Russian lawmakers backed a draft bill that would provide for a one-off increase in Gazprom's mineral extraction tax bill by 416 billion roubles ($8 billion) this year as the government boosts social payments.
Analysts criticised decision to abandon dividends, which are one of the few ways Russian retail investors can profit at a time of severe Western sanctions on Russian companies.
"This is a disaster for Gazprom shares, as the company's only investment appeal was high dividends. The decision is also likely partly linked to the finance ministry's willingness to increase ... budget revenue," Tinkoff Investments analysts said.
Gazprom's decision comes as the Group of Seven economic powers looks to cap the price of Russian oil and gas as a way to prevent Moscow from profiting from its actions in Ukraine, which have led to a sharp rise in energy prices. Read full story
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine and the Nord Stream 1 pipeline have also fallen.
In its statement on Thursday, Gazprom did not mention either the G7 proposals to cap gas prices or the reduced flows to Europe, both of which threaten to cut its revenue and potentially its tax payments as a result.
"The main fear is that minority shareholders may not get anything if the state moves to the constant practice of withdrawing most of the (Gazprom) profits through the tax. It is also a minus for the entire market in 2022," Finam analysts said.
($1 = 52.5000 roubles)
(Reporting by Reuters/Editing by Jason Neely and David Goodman)
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"In June 1999 the Company was taken over by a group of local business people who were already very active in the sports segment. It was headed by Andrea Tomat, who took on the role of President and CEO of the new company, which was renamed Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A.
The new ownership's objective was to exploit the brand's strengths – dynamism, innovation, quality, Italian design and a real passion for sport – combined with its increasingly painstaking and effective customer service. Today, the performance segment has been strengthened, in line with the new corp rate mission. Special focus is given to footwear and technical clothing for football and tennis, also supporting the brand's worldwide leadership with products that are right on the cutting edge in terms of innovation and design.
In parallel, based on production, technical and stylistic know-how, an idea has been developed for men's and women's leisure clothing and footwear with a sport-inspired image and taste in terms of the selection of fabrics, colors and styles. Technical underwear, home textiles, stationery, body care products, socks, eye wear and watches with Lotto branding are also manufactured and distributed under license by third-party companies."


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< Our golden Sports Awards to be at the Tower, Dec 6
Neville Southall media session: Cardiff, Sep 6 >
Volunteer wanted; must be good at calculating VAT
The Sports Journalists' Association is seeking a new Treasurer, one of the key offices in the management of the Association.
Randall Northam, the current Treasurer, is standing down after more than four years in office, and the committee would like to have a smooth transition between now and April 2013.
Volunteers must be existing members of the SJA and prepared to attend regular meetings of the general committee, sub-committees and other business meetings as they arise.
As well as advising the officers and committee as to the SJA's financial position, the Treasurer has to calculate the VAT statement on a quarterly basis, check the monthly bank statement to ensure that the Association is paid what is owing as well as settling by cheque what it owes.
He or she will be expected to manage, develop or up-grade the Association's invoice system which provides a clear indication where the Association is owed money.
The SJA Treasurer plays a vital role in financial control over the Association's two key awards events each year, the British Sports Awards staged in December and the British Sports Journalism Awards in March, which are professionally staged and attended by more than 400 of the country's elite sports people, media figures and people from other walks of life.
The Treasurer is one of the Association's four officers, charged with formulating policy and putting it to the general committee. This is an unpaid role, though some out of pocket expenses are met.
Northam will be happy to work alongside the new Treasurer until the next annual meeting in April 2013.
To put yourself forward, please send a letter by email to the Chairman, Barry Newcombe, barrynewcombe@gmail.com, and copied to the Secretary Steven Downes, at stevenwdownes@btinternet.com, with the words "SJA Treasurer" in the subject field. Applications need to be received by September 21, 2012.
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You are here: Home / Mental Game of Soccer Role / Mental Game of Soccer Tips for Players / What Makes Good Soccer Players Great?
What Makes Good Soccer Players Great?
Are you comfortable with what you have achieved as a soccer player? Do you know what it takes to take your game up a notch?
Have you ever had the goal of making a team or breaking into the starting line-up? You worked hard to accomplish your goal… working on skills outside of practice… extra training.
Did you plateau after you accomplished your goal?
Too often, after achieving a goal, players become too comfortable and level off.
When you are comfortable, progress is impeded… You stop doing the very things that got to that level in the first place. To get to the next level, you need to re-set your goals to challenge yourself and improve your game.
How do good soccer players achieve greatness?
Great soccer players have a secret weapon that gives them an advantage over their competition… It is their mindset of achieving more!
Great players are committed to daily improvement and raising their level of play.
Great players never rest on their laurels.
Great players are focused on what they can do in the present instead of being comfortable with what they accomplished in the past.
The moment you become satisfied as a soccer player, you lose your hunger to improve your game. You can be proud of your accomplishments but you must find ways to amp up your game and reach for new heights.
Jurgen Klinsmann, U.S. National Team Coach knows about the process of continual improvement and achieving greatness.
Klinsmann helped West Germany win the World Cup as a player in 1990 and coached Germany to a third-place finish in the World Cup in 2006. As the coach for the U.S. squad, Klinsmann coached the team to its best year ever in 2013, winning 16 games.
You want to have a purpose or mission. What do you want to accomplish in soccer? Having a purpose helps direct your focus and action in pursuit of your goals.
You should continually evaluate and reset your goals and be committed to daily improvement. What do I want to accomplish today?
You need to take action to make things happen. What specific steps will I take today to move me closer to my goals?
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Sessions' First Move at DOJ Should be to Clear Rep. Rick Renzi
December 9, 2016 by Guest Opinion Leave a Comment
Reprinted from The Hill
By Rachel Alexander
Once Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) is confirmed as Attorney General, he must work with Congress to clean up the corruption within the Department of Justice. One of the first cases he should review is the prosecution of former Congressman Rick Renzi.
As a former Assistant Attorney General for the state of Arizona and a former prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, I have never seen a more egregious political prosecution as well as corrupt electioneering by a foreign interest than the DOJ's crusade against Renzi.
Some may remember that Renzi was convicted in a split verdict on some corruption counts involving two proposed federal land exchanges. What I've found since casts grave doubt on the legitimacy of the investigation, prosecution, and conviction.
The DOJ's investigation of Renzi originated with a South African citizen named Bruno Hagner, who was the head of Resolution Copper. The foreigner wanted Renzi to give his company the right to mine on federal lands that were sacred to Renzi's Native American constituents. When Renzi sought to change Hagner's proposal to mitigate the environmental fallout and help the Apaches, Hagner decided that he wanted someone else to hold Renzi's congressional seat. Hagner launched a plan to take out Renzi that he called "Operation Eagle," which involved paying off a retired FBI agent to pass along false allegations against Renzi to Tucson FBI Agent Daniel Odom.
Odom took the case to Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Restaino, whose wife was former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano's general counsel. A savvy politico, who saw the potential political threat Renzi posed to Napolitano, Restaino seized the opportunity to pursue a Republican congressman along with Odom.
Odom soon identified Philip Aries, who had also approached Renzi about a potential land exchange, as a potential witness he could manipulate. But during their initial meeting, Aries told Odom that he had developed his land exchange proposal with one of Renzi's aides — not with Renzi himself. Still, Aries agreed to try to get evidence by recording phone calls with Renzi, but he soon backed out. That's when Odom told him that he could be paid if he could help the government prosecute Renzi. Aries agreed to continue. He eventually testified that he hoped to be paid for his help, that getting $10,000 would be a "home run," and that getting $25,000 would be like "winning the lottery."
Evidence that a witness has a financial stake in the outcome of a case must be turned over to the defense. Restaino and Odom knew this, but they concealed the evidence about Aries' financial motives from Renzi and his defense team. As a result, the jury never knew that the principal witness against Renzi expected to be paid for changing his story to convict him. Hiding evidence of a witness's bias is prosecutorial misconduct, plain and simple.
That's not the only misconduct, though. The DOJ used a wiretap to record Aries' calls with Renzi, and the FBI also recorded Renzi's calls with his lawyers. Remarkably, the DOJ illegally recorded, monitored, and reviewed attorney-client privileged calls. The FBI even prepared transcripts of several privileged calls, which only emerged when the defense exposed the misconduct in an extensive evidentiary hearing. The courts eventually ruled that the DOJ had lied to the court supervising the wire tap and that it had illegally spied on Renzi. It suppressed the entire wiretap, which did not contain anything incriminating anyway.
If the evidence against Renzi had been overwhelming, then maybe we could attribute the DOJ's misconduct to overzealousness. But the evidence of corruption was fabricated. The land exchange proposals Renzi supported involved a property that conservationists and the military alike had sought for years because of its importance to Fort Huachuca. In fact, prior to the trial, the district court forced the DOJ to admit that Fort Huachuca was "essential" to national security and that Renzi's efforts to preserve the water was "in the public interest."
Renzi filed a motion for a new trial, and the judge ruled that the evidence proved that the FBI had concealed "important" information about its meetings and offers of money with Aries, that Odom had induced Aries to continue cooperating by dangling a financial reward, that Aries believed that he deserved a reward for his cooperation, and that the prosecutors' argument about Aries having not received "one thin dime" was, in the court's words, "disingenuous" and "misleading to the jury." Yet bizarrely, the court dismissed its own findings, saying they were "immaterial," and denied the request for a new trial.
Renzi appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which will hear his case in March. Renowned litigator Kelly Kramer, co-head of Mayer Brown LLP's white collar criminal defense practice, and Sidney Powell, one of the nation's best defense attorneys and author of the book Licensed to Lie, are his attorneys.
It is imperative that Congress and the new Attorney General look into this outrageous case. Renzi has been fighting this political witch hunt and clear electioneering by the DOJ, a foreign interest and the retired FBI agent the South African was paying for 10 years now, a gross abuse of taxpayers' dollars. Correcting this wrong against Renzi would send a strong signal that this administration is going to have zero tolerance for corrupt prosecutors – and corrupt wealthy foreign interests. As for Congress, if it can happen to Renzi, it can happen to any member of Congress.
Filed Under: Arizona Politics, Elected Officials, Federal Government, Guest Opinion, Judicial Tagged With: DOJ, Jeff Sessions, Rick Renzi
Arizona Political Leaders React to Trump Picks
November 19, 2016 by Sonoran Alliance Leave a Comment
President-Elect Trump has begun to name his government advisers and cabinets and Arizona politicians are weighing in on the future Trump Administration.
Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit and COO to the Trump campaign took to the airwaves to touting the credentials of President-Elect Trump's cabinet choices including Senator Jeff Sessions, General Michael Flynn and Congressman Mike Pompeo. Here is video of Treasurer DeWit's appearance on FoxNews. DeWit may also be chosen to serve in the Trump administration.
US Senator Jeff Flake tweeted, "@SenatorSessions is well like and well regarded, even by those who don't always agree with him. I look forward to supporting his nomination" upon news that Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions will be nominated to President Trump's Attorney General.
Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-3) joined the orchestrated Democrat opposition to Stephen Bannon by retweeting Rep David Cicilline's push for a petition rescinding Bannon's appointment as a senior adviser. Grijalva said, "Steve #Bannon made a career of conspiracy theories and hate speech online. He has no business serving in the White House, period."
The most aggressive opposition to Trump's picks have come from Rep Ruben Gallego who represents Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Since Trump's win, he has released a barrage of tweets following the typical Democrat talking points on hate, racism and tolerance. Gallego tweeted and retweeted:
"Appointing alt-right leader Steve Bannon undermines @RealDonaldTrump's promise to 'bind the wounds of division.' #NoHateInWhiteHouse."
"Hate in the form of white nationalism doesn't belong anywhere near the White House. Steve Bannon's appointment is appalling & disgraceful."
"Hate & violence has no place in this country. I stand w/ the #trans community & will work for security&equality for all #TransAwarenessWeek"
Gallego also included a link to his speech on the floor of the US House:
Trump is no ordinary politician &we can't treat him like one. We can't help him scam our country. We must put every effort into stopping him pic.twitter.com/drfBWdT2CL
— Ruben Gallego (@RepRubenGallego) November 17, 2016
On his Facebook page, Rep Gallego made the following statement regarding his role in playing opposition to Trump, even on common ground issues like infrastructure:
Given everything we know about Donald Trump – and everything we don't know – I was alarmed by the words of senior leaders from both the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic party regarding their openness to working with Donald Trump on infrastructure.
Under ordinary circumstances, a bipartisan infrastructure plan would be welcomed. But Donald Trump is not an ordinary politician.
Unfortunately, his infrastructure plan is really a privatization scheme, rife with graft and corruption, whose real purpose is to enrich the Trump family and his supporters. He is not reaching out. He is reaching his hand into America's pockets, just as he has his whole career. And we must not let him do it.
And continuing his rant on Facebook, Gallego echoed his Twitter post with a link to the Democrat's opposition letter:
Nobody with ties to White Nationalism should be allowed to work in the White House. Appointing alt-right leader Steve Bannon undermines Donald Trump's promise to 'bind the wounds of division.' Today, I joinedCongressman David Cicilline and many of my House colleagues to demand that Trump rescind this appalling and disgraceful appointment.#NoHateInWhiteHouse
Former Governor Jan Brewer reposted an article on her Facebook page asserting that Trump's picks for his immigration team, will be very tough:
Donald J. Trump has just appointed the head of his immigration team and it says a lot about how he plans to deal with illegal immigration…
The article, posted on Conservative Tribune, refers to Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach who was the architect of Arizona's SB1070. Kobach is known as a staunch advocate for border security and stopping illegal immigration. He has been asked to serve on Trumps immigration team.
Like many Arizona political leaders, Senator John McCain, Governor Doug Ducey, and other members of the congressional delegation have shied away from making social media comments on Trump's administration choices. Many will continue to watch as the transition team puts people in place and an agenda into motion.
President-Elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office on January 20, 2017.
Filed Under: Arizona Politics, Campaigns & Elections, Conservatives, Elected Officials, Federal Government, Liberals Tagged With: Donald Trump, Doug Ducey, Jan Brew, Jeff Dewit, Jeff Flake, Jeff Sessions, John McCain, Raul Grijalva, Ruben Gallego, Stephen Bannon


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Visy acquires Australian operations of world's biggest glass bottle maker for almost A$1 billion
Executive Chairman of Visy Industries and Pratt Industries Anthony Pratt speaks at the forum organized by the Wall Street Journal at the USDA headquarters in the Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2018..USDA Photo by Tom Witham.
Packaging and recycling giant Visy has struck a $1B deal with Owens Illinois's local glassmaking business, making it one of Australia's biggest manufacturing acquisitions in business history.
The deal, which was announced by Visy Executive Chairman Anthony Pratt today, is expected to be completed by the end of July and will see the employment of 7200 people in well paying manufacturing jobs post-acquisition.
"Manufacturing has never been more important to Australia's future," Mr. Pratt said.
"And importantly we will bring Visy's sustainability culture to O-I, aiming to increase recycled content of glass bottles from 1/3 to 2/3."
O-I is the largest manufacturer of glass bottles and containers in Australia and New Zealand. Under the deal Visy will acquire its factories in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Auckland.
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FOR LOOPS

In
	WHILE LOOPS, we discussed how while
loops can be used to cycle through code an indefinite (or even an
infinite) number of times.  But, what about when you only want
to cycle through a piece of code a specific number of times?
 For that, we can use another type of loop called for
loop.

for loops allow you to cycle through a range of numbers, a
list of items or even through a string.  As an example, a for
loop can be used to simply iterate through a range of numbers, and
execute a statement (or set of statements) on each iteration:

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for x in range(5):
	print("This is time #", x, "through the loop.")
</textarea>

If you ran that code, the output would be:

This is time # 0 through the loop.
This is time # 1 through the loop.
This is time # 2 through the loop.
This is time # 3 through the loop.
This is time # 4 through the loop.

Essentially, the code ran through the code block 5 times, and
with each time through the loop, the loop variable (x) was set to the
current range value (0, 1, 2...).  You'll notice that the list starts counting at 0 not 1, and
this is a common convention in most all programming languages.

Here is another example:

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import time

print("The countdown has begun...")

for x in range(5, 0, -1):
	print(x)
	time.sleep(1)

print("BLAST OFF!!!")
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The output from this code would be:

The countdown has begun...
5
4
3
2
1
BLAST OFF!!!
-- PROGRAM FINISHED --

Notice that for this loop, we using the range function in a different way.  If the range function
is passed 3 parameters, they should have the values
start,
stop, and
step:

start is the first value in the list.

stop is the value that ends the list (but it isn't included).

step is the value to add between one value and the next.
When this third parameter isn't included, it defaults to "1" and the
loop count increments by 1 each time through.

In other words, range(5, 0, -1) could be read as "starting at 5, count down (step
-1) to 0 (but don't include the final 0)".

We can also use for loops to iterate through the items in a
list.  Here's the example from
	the LISTS concept
-- a list of the
first five months of the year:

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months = ["January", "February", "March", "April", "May"]
</textarea>

We can use a for loop to iterate through each item in that
list and do what we want with it.  As a simple example, we can
print each item and also the number of letters it has:

<textarea>
months = ["January", "February", "March", "April", "May"]

for month in months:
	print(month, len(month))
</textarea>

Here's the output from that code:

January 7
February 8
March 5
April 5
May 3
-- PROGRAM FINISHED --

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