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| Tear gas, firebombs engulf Hong Kong university in new clash - Manistee News Advocate Posted: 17 Nov 2019 12:03 AM PST
A protestor hurls a molotov cocktail during a confrontation with police at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Police have fired tear gas at protesters holding out at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as overnight clashes resumed in the morning. less A protestor hurls a molotov cocktail during a confrontation with police at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Police have fired tear gas at protesters holding out at the ... more Photo: Kin Cheung, AP HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong police officer was hit in the leg by an arrow Sunday as authorities used tear gas and water cannons to try to drive back protesters occupying a university campus and surrounding streets. Police said the arrow struck a media liaison officer, who was taken to a hospital. Photos on the department's Facebook page show the arrow sticking out of the back of the officer's lower leg through his pants. Water cannon trucks drove over bricks and nails strewn by protesters and sprayed them at close range in a bid to drive away protesters on the streets outside Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The push came in an hourslong standoff that followed intense clashes the previous night. A large group of people arrived in the morning to try to clean up the road, but were warned away by protesters. Riot police lined up a few hundred meters (yards) away and shot several volleys of tear gas at the protesters, who sheltered behind a wall of umbrellas across an entire street and threw gasoline bombs into nearby bushes and trees, setting them on fire. The water cannons arrived in the early afternoon, one using blue-dyed water to drench the protesters. The daytime faceoff came after a pitched battle at night in which the two sides exchanged tear gas and gasoline bombs that left fires blazing in the street. Many protesters retreated inside the Polytechnic campus, where they have barricaded entrances and set up narrow access control points. Protesters have largely retreated from occupations of several major campuses last week, except for a contingent at Polytechnic. That group is also blocking access to the nearby Cross-Harbour Tunnel, one of the three main road tunnels that link Hong Kong Island with the rest of the city. Opposition lawmakers criticized the Chinese military late Saturday for joining a cleanup to remove debris from streets near Hong Kong Baptist University. Dozens of Chinese troops, dressed in black shorts and olive drab T-shirts, ran out in loose formation and picked up paving stones, rocks and other obstacles that had cluttered the street The military is allowed to help maintain public order, but only at the request of the Hong Kong government. The government said that it had not requested the military's assistance, describing it as a voluntary community activity. The Education Bureau announced that classes from kindergarten to high school would be suspended again on Monday because of safety concerns. Classes have been canceled since Thursday, after the bureau came under criticism for not doing so earlier. The city's anti-government protests have been raging for more than five months. They were sparked by a government decision to submit legislation that would have allowed the extradition of criminal suspects to the mainland. Activists saw it as an erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy under the "one country, two systems" formula implemented in 1997, when Britain returned the territory to China. The bill has been withdrawn, but the protests have expanded into a wider resistance movement against what is perceived as the growing control of Hong Kong by Communist China, along with calls for full democracy for the territory. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 09:31PM https://ift.tt/2Ojg2V1 Tear gas, firebombs engulf Hong Kong university in new clash - Manistee News Advocate Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Democrats hold on to Louisiana governor's seat despite Trump - CNBC Posted: 17 Nov 2019 12:03 AM PST  Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South's only Democratic governor and handing Donald Trump another gubernatorial loss this year. In the heart of Trump country, the moderate Edwards cobbled together enough cross-party support with his focus on bipartisan, state-specific issues to defeat Republican businessman Eddie Rispone, getting about 51% of the vote. Coming after a defeat in the Kentucky governor's race and sizable losses in Virginia's legislative races, the Louisiana result seems certain to rattle Republicans as they head into the 2020 presidential election. Trump fought to return the seat to the GOP, making three trips to Louisiana to rally against Edwards. In a victory rally of his own late Saturday, Edwards thanked supporters who danced, sang and cheered in celebration, while he declared, "How sweet it is!" He added, "And as for the president, God bless his heart" — a phrase often used by genteel Southerners to politely deprecate someone. "Tonight the people of Louisiana have chosen to chart their own path," Edwards said. Trump had made the runoff election between Edwards and Rispone a test of his own popularity and political prowess heading into the 2020 presidential race. On Saturday, Trump went on Twitter in a vigorous plug for Rispone. The president's intense attention motivated not only conservative Republicans, but also powered a surge in anti-Trump and black voter turnout that helped Edwards. As he conceded the race, Rispone called on supporters to give a round of applause for Trump, saying: "That man loves America and he loves Louisiana." Democrats who argue that nominating a moderate presidential candidate is the best approach to beat Trump are certain to say Louisiana's race bolsters their case. Edwards, a West Point graduate, opposes gun restrictions, signed one of the nation's strictest abortion bans and dismissed the impeachment effort as a distraction. Still, while Rispone's loss raises questions about the strength of Trump's coattails, its relevance to his reelection chances are less clear. Louisiana is expected to easily back Trump next year, and Edwards' views in many ways are out of step with his own party. In the final days as polls showed Edwards with momentum, national Republicans beefed up assistance for Rispone. That wasn't enough to boost the GOP contender, who wasn't among the top-tier candidates Republican leaders hoped would challenge Edwards as they sought to prove that the Democrat's longshot victory in 2015 was a fluke. He had ties to unpopular former Gov. Bobby Jindal and offered few details about his agenda. Edwards also proved to be a formidable candidate, with a record of achievements. Working with the majority-Republican Legislature, Edwards stabilized state finances with a package of tax increases, ending the deficit-riddled years of Jindal. New money paid for investments in public colleges and the first statewide teacher raise in a decade. Edwards expanded Louisiana's Medicaid program, lowering the state's uninsured rate below the national average. A bipartisan criminal sentencing law rewrite he championed ended Louisiana's tenure as the nation's top jailer. Rispone, the 70-year-old owner of a Baton Rouge industrial contracting company, hitched his entire candidacy to Trump, introducing himself to voters in ads that focused on support for the president in a state Trump won by 20 percentage points. But the 53-year-old Edwards, a former state lawmaker and former Army Ranger from rural Tangipahoa Parish, reminded voters that he's a Louisiana Democrat, with political views that sometimes don't match his party's leaders. "They talk about I'm some sort of a radical liberal. The people of Louisiana know better than that. I am squarely in the middle of the political spectrum," Edwards said. "That hasn't changed, and that's the way we've been governing." Rispone said he was like Trump, describing himself as a "conservative outsider" whose business acumen would help solve the state's problems. "We want Louisiana to be No. 1 in the South when it comes to jobs and opportunity. We have to do something different," Rispone said. "We can do for Louisiana what President Trump has done for the nation." The president's repeated visits appeared to drive turnout for both candidates. Tour guide Andrea Hartman, 40, cast her ballot for Edwards in New Orleans. "I do not agree with what Rispone advocates," she said. "I also don't want Trump coming here and telling me who to vote for." Rispone poured more than $12 million of his own money into the race. But he had trouble drawing some of the primary vote that went to Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, after harshly attacking Abraham in ads as he sought to reach the runoff. "We have nothing to be ashamed of. We had over 700,000 people in Louisiana who really want something better, something different," Rispone said. Rispone also avoided many traditional public events attended by Louisiana gubernatorial candidates and sidestepped questions about his plans. He promised tax cuts, without saying where he'd shrink spending, and he pledged a constitutional convention, without detailing what he wanted to rewrite. Both parties spent millions on attack ads and get-out-the-vote work, on top of at least $36 million spent by candidates. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 11:13PM https://ift.tt/2NVlMVZ Democrats hold on to Louisiana governor's seat despite Trump - CNBC Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Trump aims to make tight Louisiana governor race a referendum on his economy - CNBC Posted: 16 Nov 2019 11:43 PM PST  President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally in Bossier City, LA, U.S., November 14, 2019. Tom Brenner | Reuters As President Donald Trump throws all his political weight into swinging a close governor's race in Louisiana, both he and the state's Democratic incumbent have pinned their hopes in part to an improving economy. Louisiana will decide on Saturday whether to reelect John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the Deep South. Trump held his third rally of the governor's race Thursday night as Republican Eddie Rispone tries to unseat Edwards. Trump's trips to Louisiana underscore the importance to the GOP of flipping a state that the president carried by 20 percentage points in 2016. Rispone has hitched his political fate to the president, urging voters in recent days to show "support" for Trump by backing him Saturday. The president, in turn, has cited the state's economic turnaround as a reason to vote Republican. During a Thursday night rally in Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana, Trump said "America is booming like never before." Ahead of a separate rally for Rispone earlier this month, the White House promoted the "Trump economy in Louisiana" in a pair of tweets, touting job gains, a falling unemployment rate, wage growth and the energy industry. Edwards has tried to use the White House's promotion of the state's economy to gain an edge. He held a news conference Thursday standing in front of blown up versions of tweets the White House sent last week touting the state. "They said the Pelican State was booming. He was right," Edwards said, using the state's nickname. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Gerald Herbert | AP Louisiana's preference for conservative candidates, or social issues such as abortion or gun control, could end up doing more to decide the race than the economy. Still, the outcome could depend in part on whether Trump can successfully claim the economy as his own — and whether voters decide the state has made enough progress during Edwards' first term. Two recent polls, from Cygnal and Mason-Dixon Polling, found a 2 percentage point edge for Edwards. His lead in both surveys fell within their margins of error. The incumbent is popular despite the state's red hue: 54% of respondents to the Mason-Dixon poll said they approve of the job he is doing, while only 38% disapprove. In the first round of voting in October, Edwards garnered just under 47% of the vote, falling short of the majority he needed to avoid a runoff with Rispone. One trend ahead of Saturday's voting bodes well for the governor. Early voting has broken a nonpresidential election record for the state, and the share of the ballots cast by black voters has climbed since the first round, according to Sabato's Crystal Ball. The race appears it could swing either way, which explains why Trump made another stop in Louisiana on Thursday. He has good reason to talk up the economy — which he will need to remain strong for the sake of his own reelection next year. While Louisiana has struggled relative to the U.S. as a whole, the state's economy has improved during Edwards' first term. Its unemployment rate drooped to 4.3% in September, down from 6.1% in January 2016 (the month the governor took office). The improvement came despite price fluctuations that battered the state's oil industry. "It was a lot more difficult or heroic than it looked," said Peter Ricchiuti, a professor in the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University in New Orleans. Driven by New Orleans, the tourism and hospitality industries have helped to spur the state's economy. Spending by visitors rose by nearly 8% in 2018, according to the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The natural gas industry also propelled Louisiana during the oil industry struggles. The state produces about 7% of U.S. natural gas, ranking among the top five gas producing states, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even so, it is tough to attribute the natural gas industry growth to anything Trump has done, according to David Hoaas, a professor of economics at Centenary College in Shreveport. He said technology has driven production more than government decisions have. "Are some jobs coming back? Yes. Can I directly tie them to the president? I can't per se," Hoaas said. Edwards has pointed to a few key pieces of his record on the campaign trail. The state estimates it had a budget surplus of about $500 million in the fiscal year that ended in June — the third straight year Louisiana raised more than it spent. Both Hoaas and Ricchiuti said the state's fiscal discipline seems to have made it a more desirable place to start businesses. The surplus has come with a hike in the Louisiana's sales tax, which rose to 5% from 4% in 2016. Last year, state lawmakers dropped the rate to 4.45%. Rispone has cast Edwards as a "tax and spend" politician. He has highlighted the fact that Louisiana's economy lags the nation as a whole. Supporters attend a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Bossier City, LA, November 14, 2019. Tom Brenner | Reuters Trey Ourso, a Baton-Rouge based consultant who runs the pro-Edwards Gumbo PAC, contended it may prove tough for Rispone to win by highlighting a flagging economy because of the White House's glowing assessment of Louisiana. "The Republicans have really had a tough time with it because they're trying to paint a picture of gloom and doom when the fact is the economy in Louisiana is doing better today than it has in many years," he said. Rispone has also portrayed Edwards as too liberal for the state. Trump, who spent much of Thursday's rally railing against the House impeachment inquiry into whether he abused his power to influence the 2020 election, tied the governor to Democratic leaders in Washington. Running a red state, Edwards has proven more conservative on social issues than most of his party. He angered liberals earlier this year by signing a law a bill that bans abortion as early as six weeks. The governor has also promoted himself as pro-gun. If the race does come down to the state's economic standing, voters may have cast their ballots more because of anti-Edwards sentiments than pro-Rispone ones. Ricchiuti and Hoaas said the Republican has put more energy into running against the incumbent's record rather than detailing his own economic vision for the state. "If you favor the Republican candidate on economic grounds, it's probably because you're opposed to the Democratic candidate on economic grounds, even if you don't know what the replacement is," Hoaas said. Top stories - Google News November 15, 2019 at 06:41AM https://ift.tt/2q7W7jS Trump aims to make tight Louisiana governor race a referendum on his economy - CNBC Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Hong Kong police lay siege to central university campus amid violent protests - CNN International Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:33 PM PST  Hundreds of protesters with bricks and makeshift barricades are holding off riot police on roads surrounding the campus in the city's Hung Hom district, just across Victoria Harbor from Hong Kong Island. The authorities have responded with tear gas and water cannons in skirmishes that heated up Sunday afternoon. Hong Kong's Polytechnic University was just one of a number of university campuses being used in the past week as a rallying point for Hong Kong's protest movement. But unlike other campuses such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Polytechnic University sits in the center of the city, close to a number of major roads including a cross harbor tunnel. In the past week, protesters have blocked these roads, severely disrupting the city's public transport system. The protests in Hong Kong have now been raging for almost six months after they began in June over a controversial China extradition bill, which sparked huge marches across the city. When the government suspended but didn't withdraw the bill, the movement's focus quickly expanded to focus on complaints of police brutality and wider calls for democracy. The protests took a turn in early November after the protest-related death of a 22-year-old student, the first since the demonstrations began. Protesters began to fortify university campuses across the city, holding off police with weapons ranging from bows and arrows and petrol bombs. On Saturday night police attempted to clear the roads around Polytechnic University but were forced to back down after protesters started fires on the street and threw petrol bombs. "They showed total disregard for the safety of everyone at scene," police said in a statement Sunday, confirming they tried to disperse the group using tear gas. A 23-year-old protester and Polytechnic University alumni told CNN that they didn't have a plan and were just waiting to see how the police would react. "If we don't come out, no one will come out and protect our freedoms. Polytechnic University is my home," he said. On Sunday the government announced that all schools would be shut again on Monday as protests were expected to continue across the city. Protests escalateWith the both the government and the protesters refusing to back down, there is no immediate end in sight to the Hong Kong demonstrations. Showing his dissatisfaction with the situation, Chinese President Xi Jinping made rare public comments on the demonstrations Thursday. He said that "radical" protesters had trampled the city's rule of law and that "stopping the violence and restoring order" was Hong Kong's most "urgent task." It came just hours before a 70-year-old man, who was struck by a brick during clashes between protesters and their opponents, died of his injuries. Police blamed protesters for throwing the item which killed him. For the first time since the start of the demonstrations in June, China's People's Liberation Army hit the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday but only to clear up barricades and debris. Even that incursion was enough to spur pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong to push for an explanation from the city's government. Chinese soldiers' efforts to clear road blocks outside their barracks in Kowloon Tong was "purely a voluntary community activity initiated by themselves," the Hong Kong SAR government said in a statement to CNN. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 09:52PM https://ift.tt/2CMRHl7 Hong Kong police lay siege to central university campus amid violent protests - CNN International Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:33 PM PST Gov. John Bel Edwards has won an incredibly tight race for reelection in Louisiana, hanging onto his seat as the sole Democratic governor in the Deep South. Edwards faced an intense challenge from Republican businessman Eddie Rispone, who aligned himself tightly with Trump and touted the president's endorsement during the campaign. Rispone's loss marks the second time in recent weeks when Trump's endorsement hasn't been enough to boost a candidate to victory in a heavily Republican state. (Republican Gov. Matt Bevin also lost his reelection race in Kentucky.) Edwards, since his upset of former Sen. David Vitter in 2015, has been the rare Democrat holding statewide office in Louisiana. Of the state's Congressional delegation, seven of the eight members are Republican, and both the Louisiana House and Senate are poised to hit Republican supermajorities this year. Edwards won re-election by casting himself as a conservative Democrat who supports Medicaid expansion and increases in teacher salaries while backing stringent restrictions to abortion rights. He's sought to downplay disagreements with Trump and was the only Democrat invited to the president's first-ever state dinner last year. As part of his campaign, Edwards also touted another achievement he made in office: He helped the state recover from an overwhelming deficit it faced prior to his tenure, pushing through a tax plan that has since led to a $500 million annual surplus this year. These successes, coupled with his own background as a West Point graduate and devoted Catholic, likely helped him reach both independents and moderate Republicans. Edwards's win suggests that Democrats still have the potential to win in states like Louisiana, where Republicans are increasingly dominating rural districts. "A John Bel win would mean that the Democratic moderate is not dead in the South," pollster and political strategist John Couvillon previously told Vox. "You don't need to write the South off a hundred percent of the time." :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19380110/AP_19286205921131.jpg) It's also the latest rebuke of Trump's endorsement, a sign that its influence may be waning in competitive races. Trump most recently campaigned for Rispone on the Thursday ahead of the election. "You have to give me a big win, please, okay?" he said. Edwards's victory is central to Democrats maintaining a foothold in the state, where Republicans in the legislature are gearing up for a redistricting process following the 2020 census. Though final turnout numbers will take some time, Edwards's victory likely reflects strong turnout from African American voters and overwhelming backing from the electorate for Medicaid expansion, which wound up providing coverage to more than 400,000 state residents. Plus, the closeness of the race indicates just how fired up both Democrats and Republicans are going into 2020, suggesting that turnout is on track to be strong next year. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 08:23PM https://ift.tt/2NSi536 Louisiana governor election results: Democrat John Bel Edwards defeats Republican Eddie Rispone - Vox.com Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Four goals from Eichel leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Senators - WBEN Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:28 PM PST [unable to retrieve full-text content]
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| The Way Forward for Hong Kong - The National Interest Online Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:23 PM PST How can the Hong Kong protests end in a way that serves everyone's best interests? How can China take a black-eye and turn it into a positive? How can both sides build constructive, sustainable models for peace and prosperity? The answer is: Everybody—Beijing, the Hong Kong government, and the protestors—must put something on the table. What does that mean for Beijing? First, the regime needs to drop its bully act: no more threats of "crushed bodies and shattered bones" if Hong Kong tries to split off from China. No serious actor is suggesting a split. And this kind of gratuitously provocative rhetoric accomplishes nothing. Instead, Beijing ought to trumpet its continuing commitment to the "one country, two systems" agreement—explicitly reaffirm what that means in terms of preserving Hong Kong's freedoms. Cheering the deal that it made decades ago has a big upside for the Chinese government. By publicly reaffirming the principle behind the Basic Law, Beijing would send the message that it honors its commitments. Certainly, it would be a timely message. The world is becoming increasingly skeptical about Beijing's intentions of holding up its end of the international bargains it has made and its desire to treat its partners fairly and with respect. Given its not-so-great reputation for bullying and exploiting others, the Chinese government could do with an act of contrition that says it is serious about treating others well. The virtue of this proposal is that it is true: China has everything to gain from respecting one country, two systems. Hong Kong plays a unique and important role for China: it helps China grow without lying, cheating and extorting in the global free market. By respecting Hong Kong's political and economic freedoms, China retains an important portal of economic freedom to the rest of the world. Reminding the rest of the world how much China values that relationship would not just help deescalate the confrontation in Hong Kong it would burnish China's tarnished reputation around the world. What does Hong Kong's government need to do? It needs to take a side. From the start what got the government in trouble was the people's perception that their government wasn't on their side. Its introduction of the extradition law raised all kinds of red flags about the government's commitment to protecting individual freedoms. The government's heavy-handed response to the early demonstrations only cemented the distrust. Hongkongers took to the streets in part because they believed their government was much more concerned about placating Beijing than serving them. The government has tried to backtrack on some of its transgressions and focus attention on long-needed reforms to deal with bread-and-butter issues such as the lack of affordable housing. The fact that so many continue to protest demonstrates that the government still has much to do to regain the trust of its people and the confidence of the world in the future of Hong Kong. The protestors, too, need to clean up their act. A leaderless and directionless mass protest expends a lot of energy to an uncertain end. The people have to stand for something. If Beijing vigorously recommits to "one country, two systems;" if the government of Hong Kong demonstrates real contrition and a firm resolve to put the interests of the people first; then the people have to acknowledge that they've achieved something worthwhile—and set their sights on a responsible objective. A major public event may be the best way to clear the air—a forum in which government leaders, police officials and prominent protesters publicly explain and take responsibility for their actions. There should be mutual acts of contrition that demonstrate respect for the rule of law and a commitment on all sides to seek to rebuild trust and confidence. Demand for overnight change or revolution is unreasonable. The protesters' current demands are not. They should be on the table. In the West, we often refer to Hong Kong as the canary in the coal mines—a leading indicator for how China treats the world. The crisis has created a unique opportunity for all sides to work together to create a more constructive vision for the way forward in Asia. All sides will have to give something to gain something, but China has the most to give and gain. If Beijing plays its cards correctly, it can face the world with more confidence, less bullying, and gain the respect and trust of other nations around the world that are increasingly doubtful about the wisdom of doing business with China. A Heritage Foundation vice president, James Jay Carafano directs the think tank's research into matters of national security and foreign relations. Image: Reuters Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 04:17PM https://ift.tt/33PRY2t The Way Forward for Hong Kong - The National Interest Online Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Valencia MotoGP gets Sunday schedule tweak - crash.net Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:18 PM PST  The final day schedule of the 2019 MotoGP world championship has been altered due to weather conditions forecast for the Circuit Ricardo Tormo on of the main race day of the Valencia Grand Prix. With cold conditions hitting the Valencia track, race organisers have opted to delay the schedule to avoid the worst of the track conditions in the early morning. While the Grand Prix race start times have been untouched, the warm-up sessions for all three Grand Prix classes have been pushed back by 30 minutes with Moto3 warm-up now starting at 08:50 local time. The final MotoE race of 2019 has been moved back to start at 15:30 local time rather than beginning directly after the warm-up sessions for Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP. New Sunday schedule for the Valencia MotoGP (all local times): 0850-0910 Moto3 warm-up 0920-0940 Moto2 warm-up 0950-1010 MotoGP warm-up 1100 Moto3 race 1220 Moto2 race 1400 MotoGP race 1530 MotoE Race 2 It marks the second race weekend from the past three rounds where weather conditions have forced changes to the schedule. At the Australian Grand Prix, MotoGP qualifying was held on Sunday morning due to high winds hitting Phillip Island on Saturday which made it unsafe to complete Saturday's track activities. As a result, calls to move the Australian round to a suitable time of year followed to avoid similar situations in the future, while there have also been requests for the Valencia MotoGP to be moved earlier in the calendar so it is run in a warmer climate. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 10:09AM https://ift.tt/2XndY24 Valencia MotoGP gets Sunday schedule tweak - crash.net Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2019 10:03 PM PST The propaganda stunt pulled on Saturday by soldiers from the Kowloon barracks of the Chinese army could be read in many ways, and speculation is now running free across Hong Kong. But in very clear ways, the action underscores the deep divide that separates political cultures and consciousness in China and Hong Kong. For some, the brief publicity campaign, in which People's Liberation Army soldiers clad in olive green t-shirts and orange basketball jerseys jogged out from the barracks in triple-file to clear away barricades and bricks left by protesters in the vicinity of Hong Kong Baptist University, is an ominous sign that China wants to normalize the public image of the PLA taking a more active role in public order in the city.   PLA personnel clear debris by Hong Kong Baptist University in Kowloon Tong. Photo: Kris Cheng/HKFP. A Twitter post from Demosistō, the political party founded by activist Joshua Wong, called the action a "salami tactic" used by China to "intervene in [Hong Kong] affairs more directly." Others interpreted it as a warning message — a reminder that if the unrest continues, the gates of the Chinese garrison can swing right open.
Although the PLA must not, according to Hong Kong's Basic Law and the Garrison Law, interfere in local affairs, its troops may be called upon to assist with disaster relief or maintain public order upon request by the SAR government. No request for assistance with public order has ever been made since Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule in 1997. Democratic Party lawmaker James To Kun-sun told the SCMP, however, that Saturday's action did not appear to be voluntary service, as when the PLA took part last year in the planting of trees felled during Typhoon Mangkhut. "It's more like assisting the maintenance of public order," he said. But aside from the question of what this propaganda stunt means in the context of events in Hong Kong, the action is a clear illustration of the political culture that prevails across the border — and its sharply different conception of the role of the media. Camera Shy One video of Saturday's stunt includes several scenes with the garrison's own soldier-cameraman. Watch the opening frame and you'll see him, the only one wearing camouflage fatigues, hustling alongside the column of soldiers.
In a subsequent frame, the soldier with the camera again moves across the lens as the soldiers are standing at attention.
When the column returns to the garrison, and as the gates are closing, the cameraman in fatigues is the last to enter. He has captured the scenes, we can assume, that will now spread across the Chinese internet — telling a story of duty, obedience and restoration of order. But in Hong Kong, where freedom of the press and publication are enshrined in Article 27 of the Basic Law, constructing and maintaining such a narrative is not such a simple matter as it might be inside China.
In a separate video shared by RTHK, a member of the PLA group who appears to be an officer from the garrison is confronted by journalists and ordinary Hong Kong residents about the reason for the action and the poor message it might send to the city. "We are spreading positive energy!" he shouts at the outset of the video, parroting a phrase straight from Xi Jinping's information control lexicon, meaning to emphasize positive messages over critical ones. To this an off-camera voice responds, deepening the sense of divide and dissonance: "What does that mean, positive energy?"
"I'm not doing interviews!" he says sternly as he turns, clearly growing upset. He walks around as the cameras and microphones trail him closely. Can he sense, perhaps, the narrative unwinding? He is out of his element entirely, a relic transported into the future. His strapping soldiers are busy clearing away the street, presenting the kind of ready image one might expect to find on the front page of the Liberation Army Daily. And yet the cameras have turned on him. He has become the story.
Next, a reporter asks the question that will soon be on the minds of many people in Hong Kong: "Aren't you concerned that this will give the Hong Kong people a bad impression?" Another voice shouts: "Won't this just cause further disputes?" He turns, first with a look of incomprehension, then quickly spinning back into irritation. He points toward the garrison gate, to where his soldiers were greeted with the spattering of unconvincing applause: "The applause of the Hong Kong people, that is the best impression!" he growls. "What else is there to ask? Bad impressions? No more questions!" Now completely surrounded as he walks about, he searches desperately for an escape. "Who are you?" someone then asks. "I am the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army!" "But who are you?" "Are you the commander?" "What is your surname?" "No more questions!" The scene reveals all. Though he has already claimed that the actions of the soldiers are "spontaneous," a matter of individual will — zifa (自发) is the word his uses — he is unwilling, and almost certainly unable, to name himself.
He is the Hong Kong Garrison of the PLA, and the PLA is commanded by the Chinese Communist Party, and individual wills and identities do not enter into the world so structured. By the same token, the only "impression" to be made is that of the goodness and positivity of the PLA and of the Party, a story that all are duty-bound to accept. The failure of the journalists to simply accept the officer's de-personalized language of power is something he doesn't seem to have foreseen. In this context, he cannot deal with even the most basic question of humanity and personal responsibility: "Who are you?" His de-personalization and subjugation mirrors that of China's news media, and the role of the journalist as a purveyor of "positive energy." Consider, in light of the officer's inability to offer even his surname, how Xi Jinping doubled-down on press controls in 2016 by stressing to all media that they are "surnamed Party." This clean-up drive was not just the perfect allegory for the relationship between the individual, power and the media in China — it was its exemplification, right on the streets of Hong Kong. Finally, the scene grows desperate, and two unidentified women appear to try to extract the officer from his predicament. Meanwhile, the cameraman in fatigues appears once again, raising a hand to block one of the now unwelcome cameras with his hand. The documenter turns to physical obstruction. But this does not mean that the nature of his work has changed — not at all. He must obstruct this complicating narrative on the street as much as he seeks to advance the Party's narrative. Just as positivity demands the suppression of gloom, so does propaganda, the expression of power, entail the obstruction of truth. It cannot live with questions. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 04:13PM https://ift.tt/2Kt8Owt Propaganda and the PLA: Military stunt in Hong Kong shows limits of 'spreading positivity' - Hong Kong Free Press Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school - BBC News Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:53 PM PST A five-year-old in the southern city of Hyderabad was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked an outcry. BBC Telugu's Deepthi Bathini reports on why the photo doesn't tell the full story. Divya is something of a local celebrity in the slum where she lives. The shy five-year-old was the subject of a recent photo which went viral - it showed her clutching a bowl and peeking into a classroom at the local government school. The touching image was published in a Telugu newspaper on 7 November with a caption that translates from the Telugu as "hungry gaze". It quickly grabbed people's attention: a children's rights activist shared it on Facebook, lamenting that yet another child was being denied the right to food and education. It had such an impact, the school enrolled Divya the following day. But her father, M Lakshman, says the photo and the outcry it provoked was in fact unfair to him and his wife, Yashoda, who works as a sweeper. "I felt sad when I saw the photo," he told the BBC. "Divya has parents and we are working so hard to give her a good future - but she was portrayed as a hungry orphan." Mr Lakshman says he was waiting for Divya to turn six so he could enrol her in a government hostel where his other two daughters are studying. The couple also have a son, who has finished school and is now applying to college while helping Mr Lakshman, who works as a rag picker. Breaking the cycleDivya and her parents live in a one-room hut in a shanty town in the heart of Hyderabad. The slum is about 100 metres from the government school, where Divya was photographed. Most of the 300 families living here are daily wage labourers and their children attend the school nearby. The home is sparse and plastic and glass are piled outside, ready to be sold for recycling. He says between him and his wife, they earn about 10,000 rupees ($139; £108) a month, which pays for their food and clothes. Education, however, is free for the children, since they are all enrolled in government-run schools. Mr Lakshman knows what it is to struggle: he himself grew up without parents and always battled to earn a decent living. "I never wanted my children to have the life I had. So I made sure they all go to school." The photo, he adds, was especially hurtful because he has also been taking care of his brother's five children. "My brother and sister-in-law passed away sometime ago. I didn't want their five children to grow up as orphans. So, I enrolled all of them in a hostel and I take care of them." When asked why Divya had gone to the government school with a bowl in hand, Mr Lakshman explains that a lot of the younger children from the slum go there around lunch time to take advantage of the free midday meal - a government programme which provides cooked meals to children in more than a million schools - which they know about because their older brothers and sisters are already enrolled. "Divya doesn't go every day but she happened to go on that day and someone photographed her," he explained. This was confirmed by teachers at the school who told the BBC that some children brought lunch from home, so leftovers over from the free meal scheme would be given to the younger children who had not yet joined. "Children are children. And there is no day-care centre, so a lot of these children hang around the school anyway," says one teacher, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Mr Lakshman and his neighbours acknowledged the lack of an anganwadi, or government-sponsored day-care centre, in the neighbourhood was a major problem as parents had no place to leave their children so they could go to work. The local school inspector, SU Shivram Prasad, says he hopes the attention generated by the Divya's photo will hasten the process of setting up one up. "It will help the parents and the children can eat a nutritious meal," he adds. Teachers at the school also hope that the media spotlight will improve facilities. They say there is an acute shortage of staff and teaching materials, and the school did not even have a compound wall, which meant they have to constantly watch the children during their breaks. Divya, however, is excited to be going to school. She insists on taking her school bag with her everywhere, even to the playground. Other than saying her name, she does not answer any questions. "She is a very calm child," says Mr Lakshman, as his daughter holds his hand and kisses it. And he admits that despite everything, the photo did do some good. "Now other children who are Divya's age are also enrolling in school. So that makes me happy." You may also be interested in: Media playback is unsupported on your device "viral" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 04:17PM https://ift.tt/2NS4vgc The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school - BBC News "viral" - Google News https://ift.tt/2BCxygM Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Flyers blow 3-goal, third-period lead, lose to Islanders in shootout - Morning Call Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:48 PM PST Unfortunately, our website is currently unavailable in most European countries. We are engaged on the issue and committed to looking at options that support our full range of digital offerings to the EU market. We continue to identify technical compliance solutions that will provide all readers with our award-winning journalism. "Goal" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 07:56PM https://ift.tt/2COUiuD Flyers blow 3-goal, third-period lead, lose to Islanders in shootout - Morning Call "Goal" - Google News https://ift.tt/35TEe8t Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Actress Sawajiri admits to using MDMA, other illegal drugs - Kyodo News Plus Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:47 PM PST Actress Erika Sawajiri, arrested Saturday following the alleged discovery of the synthetic drug MDMA at her Tokyo home, has admitted to using the drug "for some time" and to taking other types of illegal narcotics as well, according to investigative sources. The sources said the Metropolitan Police Department received a tip about a month ago that 33-year-old Sawajiri was in possession of an illicit drug different from MDMA. Sawajiri was turned over to prosecutors Sunday after spending the night at a police station in Koto Ward. Dozens of reporters and photographers had gathered from early morning to catch a glimpse of the actress, but she was seated in the curtained-off backseat of a vehicle when it left the police station.
Related coverage: Japan actress Erika Sawajiri arrested for alleged drug possession Sawajiri, who has appeared in a number of films and TV dramas, has admitted to illegal drug possession after police found 0.09 gram of MDMA at her home in Meguro Ward. Police are also analyzing a urine sample they obtained from Sawajiri, who left home Friday night for a nightclub in the Shibuya district, the sources said. The MPD raided her home as soon as she returned home Saturday morning. Her mother, who lives with the actress, was at home at the time, they said, adding Sawajiri was cooperative during the search. Sawajiri was awarded the best newcomer award at the Japan Academy Film Prize for her role as an ethnic Korean girl living in Japan in "Pacchigi!" (We Shall Overcome Someday), directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu and released in January 2005. She is also known in other parts of Asia for "1 Litre of Tears," a 2005 TV drama in which she played the lead role of a teenage girl diagnosed with the intractable disease spinocerebellar degeneration. "Actress" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 06:45PM https://ift.tt/2QxbTiG Actress Sawajiri admits to using MDMA, other illegal drugs - Kyodo News Plus "Actress" - Google News https://ift.tt/31HZgDn Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Champion Mt. Carmel exceeds goal of reaching playoffs - The San Diego Union-Tribune Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:43 PM PST  From missing out on the boys water polo playoffs a year ago, Mt. Carmel sophomore Preston Bench and his teammates turned into champions this season. Bench scored five goals to spearhead the third-seeded Sundevils as they claimed their school's first crown since 2002 by topping Francis Parker 15-7 in the San Diego Section Division III final at La Jolla High on Saturday. "We worked hard and made our goal to make to (the playoffs)," Bench said. "Coming in, we were going to play hard and just keep fighting to the end." Mt. Carmel (15-11), which moved down from D-II this season, reached the finals for first time since 2013 with a lineup that included only two seniors. Advertisement Freshman Everett Dunaway recorded two of his three goals during a 6-0 surge that enabled the Sundevils to pull away for an 8-2 lead early in the third quarter. "This feels great," Dunaway said. "We came in, played our best and won." No. 1 Parker (17-12) was denied in the second straight final for the third-year program. The Lancers received 12 saves from senior Spencer Lafferty, an original member of the team. Zack Rose added four goals for Mt. Carmel, coached by Anjuli Crawford. The Sundevils took an 11-6 lead into the final quarter. Advertisement Thien is a freelance writer. "Goal" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 04:02PM https://ift.tt/37c29k3 Champion Mt. Carmel exceeds goal of reaching playoffs - The San Diego Union-Tribune "Goal" - Google News https://ift.tt/35TEe8t Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:37 PM PST  Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri, famous for her role in 2005 drama "1 Litre of Tears", has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, NHK reported on Saturday citing unnamed sources. The 33-year-old actress, who this year starred in a TV adaption of Toyoko Yamasaki's hit novel "Shiroi Kyoto", was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of possessing ecstasy, although few other details are known, NHK said. Tear-jerker "1 Litre of Tears" made Sawajiri famous not only in Japan but across Asia with the drama's depiction of its heroine's physical deterioration from a rare disease. Read also: Aussie wedding organizer might face 12 years for drug possession Drug arrests are treated seriously in Japan with celebrities who are caught frequently edited out of movies and TV shows. The Tokyo police did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sawajiri's talent agency was not immediately reachable for comment. "Actress" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 06:37PM https://ift.tt/2NUl4bC Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri arrested for suspected drug possession: NHK - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post "Actress" - Google News https://ift.tt/31HZgDn Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Hong Kong protests see renewed clashes at university - Manistee News Advocate Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:23 PM PST
Protestors react as police fire tear gas at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Police fired tear gas Sunday at protesters holding out at Hong Kong Polytechnic University as overnight clashes resumed in the morning. less Protestors react as police fire tear gas at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Police fired tear gas Sunday at protesters holding out at Hong Kong Polytechnic University as ... more Photo: Achmad Ibrahim, AP HONG KONG (AP) — Police fired tear gas at protesters holding out at Hong Kong Polytechnic University as overnight clashes resumed Sunday, and opposition lawmakers criticized the Chinese military for joining a cleanup to remove debris from streets. A large group of people arrived to try to clean up a debris-strewn roadway near the campus but were warned away by protesters. Riot police lined up a few hundred meters (yards) away and shot several volleys of tear gas at the protesters, who sheltered behind a wall of umbrellas across an entire street. The faceoff came hours after intense overnight clashes in which the two sides exchanged tear gas and gasoline bombs that left fires blazing in the street. Many protesters retreated inside the Polytechnic campus, where they have barricaded entrances and set up narrow access control points. Protesters, who occupied several major campuses for much of last week, have largely retreated, except for a contingent at Polytechnic. That group is also blocking access to the nearby Cross-Harbour Tunnel, one of the three main road tunnels that link Hong Kong Island with the rest of the city. Elsewhere, workers and volunteers — including a group of Chinese soldiers who came out from their barracks — cleared roads of debris Saturday as most of the protesters melted away. There were scattered incidents of protesters arguing and clashing with people clearing roadways, and in one instance, throwing a gasoline bomb near City University of Hong Kong. Opposition lawmakers issued a statement criticizing the Chinese military for joining the cleanup. The military is allowed to help maintain public order, but only at the request of the Hong Kong government. Dozens of Chinese troops, dressed in black shorts and olive drab T-shirts, ran out in loose formation near Hong Kong Baptist University and picked up paving stones, rocks and other obstacles that had cluttered the street The Hong Kong government said that it had not requested the military's assistance, describing it as a voluntary community activity. The city's anti-government protests have been raging for more than five months. They were sparked by a government decision to submit legislation that would have allowed the extradition of criminal suspects to the mainland. Activists saw it as an erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy under the "one country, two systems" formula implemented in 1997, when Britain returned the territory to China. The bill has been withdrawn, but the protests have expanded into a wider resistance movement against what is perceived as the growing control of Hong Kong by Communist China, along with calls for full democracy for the territory. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 07:09PM https://ift.tt/2CSw1Ut Hong Kong protests see renewed clashes at university - Manistee News Advocate Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Louisiana governor election: live results - Vox.com Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:23 PM PST Louisiana is the last of three states to hold its gubernatorial election this year and the stakes are significant: This race could ultimately determine whether the lone Democrat in the Deep South is able to hang onto his seat. The contest is also an increasingly close one. Incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards faces a serious challenge from Republican businessman Eddie Rispone, who's attempted to tie himself tightly with Trump during the campaign. In the week ahead of the election, polling had the two candidates nearly tied, and Cook Political Report has classified the race as a "toss-up." :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19374062/GettyImages_580034036.jpg) Edwards is a rare Democrat currently holding a statewide position in Louisiana, a role he first won after upsetting former US Sen. David Vitter in 2015. He's since cast himself as a conservative Democrat, signing one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the nation, while highlighting his efforts to establish a budget surplus and expand Medicaid. Rispone, meanwhile, has sought to nationalize the race and frame Edwards as just another liberal. As a successful businessman and longtime conservative donor, he's argued that he'd be best positioned to advance Republican priorities in a state that went for Trump by 20 points in 2016. :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19374053/GettyImages_1186008187.jpg) Louisiana saw near-record levels of early voting in the weeks before Election Day; polls on the day of close at 8 pm CT. Live results, provided in partnership with Decision Desk, are below: This particular race offers a litmus test for a couple of different things: It could indicate how much influence Trump's endorsement still has in competitive races, and it could show whether or not Democrats are able to maintain a foothold in the Deep South. If Edwards wins reelection, it will be the second marquee race in a heavily Republican state where Trump's candidate has faltered in recent weeks (Kentucky's gubernatorial election was the first). Given states' upcoming redistricting plans following the 2020 Census and Republicans' growing dominance of the Louisiana state legislature, Democratic gubernatorial control will be central to providing any kind of check on the GOP's approaches to policy. Saturday's election will determine if the party can keep it. Top stories - Google News November 16, 2019 at 12:30PM https://ift.tt/2OhkcNa Louisiana governor election: live results - Vox.com Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Actress Erika Sawajiri arrested for possessing MDMA capsule - The Japan Times Posted: 16 Nov 2019 09:02 PM PST  Actress Erika Sawajiri was arrested Saturday on suspicion of possessing the synthetic drug MDMA at her home in Tokyo in violation of the drug control law, police sources said. The 33-year-old allegedly had 0.09 gram of powder containing MDMA at her home in Meguro Ward at around 8:45 a.m. The Metropolitan Police Department quoted her as saying "there is no mistake that is mine." Sawariji's case was sent to prosecutors Sunday morning. During their raid on the house, investigators found two white capsules containing powder substance in her room. After MDMA was detected in one of the capsules, the police arrested Sawajiri at the MPD headquarters in Chiyoda Ward at about 1:30 p.m. Police were investigating her after receiving information that she was involved in illicit drugs. The capsules were inside a bag, which had been placed in a box with items including fashion accessories. The box was found on a shelf near the door of the room with its lid open. Sawajiri lives with her mother at the house. The police will look into whether she had been using the drug by carrying out a urine test. The MPD will also examine the calls and contacts on her mobile phone to investigate how she obtained the drug. She has appeared in a number of films, TV dramas and commercials and also had success as a singer. She was awarded the best newcomer award at the Japan Academy Film Prize for her role as an ethnic Korean girl living in Japan in "Pacchigi!" ("We Shall Overcome Someday"), directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu and released in January 2005. Most recently, she had a role in "No Longer Human," a film based on the life of Osamu Dazai, one of Japan's most renowned novelists, which was directed by Mika Ninagawa and released this fall. The Tokyo native was due to appear next year as the lawful wife of 16th-century warlord Oda Nobunaga in the NHK series "Kirin ga Kuru," which roughly translates to "The Giraffe is Coming." An NHK official said later in the day that the broadcaster will consider what action to take regarding the situation. This year she starred in a TV adaptation of Toyoko Yamasaki's hit novel "Shiroi Kyoto." Her role in 2005 tear-jerker drama "1 Liter of Tears" made her famous not only in Japan but across Asia with the drama's depiction of its heroine's physical deterioration from a rare disease. Drug arrests are treated seriously in Japan with celebrities who are caught frequently edited out of movies and TV shows. Sawajiri's talent agency was not immediately reachable for comment. "Actress" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 07:16PM https://ift.tt/2COLgOa Actress Erika Sawajiri arrested for possessing MDMA capsule - The Japan Times "Actress" - Google News https://ift.tt/31HZgDn Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Tip on actress Erika Sawajiri involves drug different from MDMA - The Mainichi Posted: 16 Nov 2019 08:12 PM PST TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police received a tip about a month ago that actress Erika Sawajiri, arrested Saturday following the alleged discovery of the synthetic drug MDMA at her Tokyo home, was in possession of a different illicit drug, investigative sources said.  The Metropolitan Police Department suspects that the 33-year-old actress might have been a chronic user of unlawful drugs, the sources said. Sawajiri was turned over to prosecutors Sunday after spending the night at a police station in Koto Ward. Dozens of reporters and photographers had gathered from early morning to catch a glimpse of the actress, but she was seated in the curtained-off backseat of a vehicle when it left the police station. Sawajiri, who has appeared in a number of films and TV dramas, has admitted to illegal drug possession after police found 0.09 gram of MDMA at her home in Meguro Ward. Police are also analyzing a urine sample they obtained from Sawajiri, who left home Friday night for a nightclub in the Shibuya district, the sources said. The MPD raided her home as soon as she returned home Saturday morning. Her mother, who lives with the actress, was at home at the time, they said, adding Sawajiri has been cooperative since her arrest. Sawajiri was awarded the best newcomer award at the Japan Academy Film Prize for her role as an ethnic Korean girl living in Japan in "Pacchigi!" (We Shall Overcome Someday), directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu and released in January 2005. She is also known in other parts of Asia for "1 Litre of Tears," a 2005 TV drama in which she played the lead role of a teenage girl suffering from the intractable disease spinocerebellar degeneration. "Actress" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 06:54PM https://ift.tt/2NUa51S Tip on actress Erika Sawajiri involves drug different from MDMA - The Mainichi "Actress" - Google News https://ift.tt/31HZgDn Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school - BBC News Posted: 16 Nov 2019 07:28 PM PST A five-year-old in the southern city of Hyderabad was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked an outcry. BBC Telugu's Deepthi Bathini reports on why the photo doesn't tell the full story. Divya is something of a local celebrity in the slum where she lives. The shy five-year-old was the subject of a recent photo which went viral - it showed her clutching a bowl and peeking into a classroom at the local government school. The touching image was published in a Telugu newspaper on 7 November with a caption that translates from the Telugu as "hungry gaze". It quickly grabbed people's attention: a children's rights activist shared it on Facebook, lamenting that yet another child was being denied the right to food and education. It had such an impact, the school enrolled Divya the following day. But her father, M Lakshman, says the photo and the outcry it provoked was in fact unfair to him and his wife, Yashoda, who works as a sweeper. "I felt sad when I saw the photo," he told the BBC. "Divya has parents and we are working so hard to give her a good future - but she was portrayed as a hungry orphan." Mr Lakshman says he was waiting for Divya to turn six so he could enrol her in a government hostel where his other two daughters are studying. The couple also have a son, who has finished school and is now applying to college while helping Mr Lakshman, who works as a rag picker. Breaking the cycleDivya and her parents live in a one-room hut in a shanty town in the heart of Hyderabad. The slum is about 100 metres from the government school, where Divya was photographed. Most of the 300 families living here are daily wage labourers and their children attend the school nearby. The home is sparse and plastic and glass are piled outside, ready to be sold for recycling. He says between him and his wife, they earn about 10,000 rupees ($139; £108) a month, which pays for their food and clothes. Education, however, is free for the children, since they are all enrolled in government-run schools. Mr Lakshman knows what it is to struggle: he himself grew up without parents and always battled to earn a decent living. "I never wanted my children to have the life I had. So I made sure they all go to school." The photo, he adds, was especially hurtful because he has also been taking care of his brother's five children. "My brother and sister-in-law passed away sometime ago. I didn't want their five children to grow up as orphans. So, I enrolled all of them in a hostel and I take care of them." When asked why Divya had gone to the government school with a bowl in hand, Mr Lakshman explains that a lot of the younger children from the slum go there around lunch time to take advantage of the free midday meal - a government programme which provides cooked meals to children in more than a million schools - which they know about because their older brothers and sisters are already enrolled. "Divya doesn't go every day but she happened to go on that day and someone photographed her," he explained. This was confirmed by teachers at the school who told the BBC that some children brought lunch from home, so leftovers over from the free meal scheme would be given to the younger children who had not yet joined. "Children are children. And there is no day-care centre, so a lot of these children hang around the school anyway," says one teacher, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Mr Lakshman and his neighbours acknowledged the lack of an anganwadi, or government-sponsored day-care centre, in the neighbourhood was a major problem as parents had no place to leave their children so they could go to work. The local school inspector, SU Shivram Prasad, says he hopes the attention generated by the Divya's photo will hasten the process of setting up one up. "It will help the parents and the children can eat a nutritious meal," he adds. Teachers at the school also hope that the media spotlight will improve facilities. They say there is an acute shortage of staff and teaching materials, and the school did not even have a compound wall, which meant they have to constantly watch the children during their breaks. Divya, however, is excited to be going to school. She insists on taking her school bag with her everywhere, even to the playground. Other than saying her name, she does not answer any questions. "She is a very calm child," says Mr Lakshman, as his daughter holds his hand and kisses it. And he admits that despite everything, the photo did do some good. "Now other children who are Divya's age are also enrolling in school. So that makes me happy." You may also be interested in:Media playback is unsupported on your device "viral" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 05:20PM https://ift.tt/2QpHvqx The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school - BBC News "viral" - Google News https://ift.tt/2BCxygM Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| United joins Southwest, American in new 737 MAX delay - Deccan Herald Posted: 16 Nov 2019 04:58 PM PST  United Airlines said Friday it pushed back its expected date for Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft to return to service, following similar announcements by rivals Southwest and American Airlines. The US air carrier now says it expects flights to resume on March 4, 2020, two months later than a previous estimate, implying the cancellation of thousands of scheduled flights. The top-selling Boeing jets have been grounded since March of this year following the second of two crashes which left 346 people dead. Boeing has faced stumbling blocks in its efforts to win global regulators' approval for proposed fixes to the aircraft and get the planes flying again. In a statement, United said it was working to minimize disruptions for the flying public, rescheduling flights or making other offers. "We have cooperated fully with the FAA's independent review of the MAX aircraft, and we won't put our customers and employees on that plane until regulators make their own independent assessment that it is safe to do so," it said. Boeing says it hopes to get regulatory approval for a return to service before the end of this year but has delayed its estimate for the resumption of commercial flights until January, to allow for changes to pilot training. Southwest, the world's biggest buyer of 737 MAX jets, with 34 of them in its fleet at the time of the grounding in March, said earlier this month it now expects a return to service on March 6, 2020. American Airlines, which purchased 24 of the jets, said it expected its 737 MAX jets to fly again on March 5. The Southwest pilots union on Wednesday denounced what it said was Boeing's pressure on regulators to speed up authorization for the 737 MAX's return to service. "Boeing is increasingly publicizing that they may have to shut down their production line due to running out of room to store completed MAX aircraft," the statement said. "There is some concern that this is simply another tactic" to speed up the return to service and push some costs back on to operators, it added. "Boeing will never, and should not ever, be given the benefit of the doubt again. The combination of arrogance, ignorance, and greed should and will haunt Boeing for eternity." Top stories - Google News November 15, 2019 at 07:16PM https://ift.tt/2NQB2Df United joins Southwest, American in new 737 MAX delay - Deccan Herald Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2FLTecc Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2019 04:48 PM PST  HINGHAM — After a stagnant 40 minutes, top-seeded Needham still had confidence its prolific offense would take off in the second half. It certainly did. The Rockets scored five second-half goals, three coming from Matthew Dougherty, as the Rockets took down No. 3 Brockton, 5-2, to claim the Division 1 South title Saturday at Hingham High. "We always prove how good we are in the second half," said Dougherty as Needham (16-3-3) advances to Wednesday's state semifinal. "We battled until the end and that's just our style." After recording just one shot on net and falling behind, 1-0, to Brockton (16-6) 77 seconds into the second half on a goal from Jaylon Darosa, Needham's attack erupted. In the 52nd minute, Dougherty struck in a cross from Nathan Ramras to start a wild five-minute sequence. Just 29 seconds later, the Boxers went back in front on Vanilton Xavier's penalty kick, but Needham pulled even again on Matt Fidurko's tally assisted by Steven Donovan. Dougherty then put Needham in front, 3-2, in the 65th minute when he beat his defender and slid a shot past the charging keeper. Dougherty completed his hat trick with his 7th postseason goal with 6:14 left and Donovan added another tally as Needham scored at least four goals in a game for the 12th time this season. "The desire, the heart, the effort that they showed, I haven't seen that to that level this season," said Needham coach Jimmy Odierna. "They wanted this bad." "Goal" - Google News November 16, 2019 at 03:00PM https://ift.tt/32PkAHX Not half bad: Needham boys' 5-goal second half outburst earns Div. 1 South soccer win over Brockton - Boston Herald "Goal" - Google News https://ift.tt/35TEe8t Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| ギャラクシー・エンターテインメント、「アンダーズ・マカオ」を2021年前半にオープンへ - TRAICY（トライシー） Posted: 16 Nov 2019 04:35 PM PST
ギャラクシー・エンターテインメント・グループは、ギャラクシー・マカオに「アンダーズ・マカオ」をオープンする。 2021年前半にも「ギャラクシー・インターナショナル・コンベンションセンター（GICC）」と、16,000席を備えるイベントホール「ギャラクシーアリーナ」とともにオープンする計画。MICEに対応し、グループ客に対応する専用のチェックインラウンジ、700室以上の客室やスイートルーム、アンダーズラウンジ、バー、レストラン、フィットネスセンター、屋内プールなどを備える。 ギャラクシー・マカオには、ザ・リッツカールトン・マカオ、バンヤンツリー・マカオ、JWマリオットホテル・マカオ、ホテルオークラ・マカオ、ギャラクシー・ホテル、ブロードウェイ・ホテルの各ホテルが位置している。 スポンサーリンク"エンターテインメント" - Google ニュース November 16, 2019 at 03:49PM https://ift.tt/2OkxZ5j ギャラクシー・エンターテインメント、「アンダーズ・マカオ」を2021年前半にオープンへ - TRAICY（トライシー） "エンターテインメント" - Google ニュース https://ift.tt/2W81riD Shoes Man Tutorial Pos News Update Meme Update Korean Entertainment News Japan News Update  |
| Bravo announces ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ - Deseret News Posted: 16 Nov 2019 02:11 PM PST Bravo announces 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' - Deseret News  Andy Cohen announced Saturday that the "Real Housewives" franchise will be coming to Salt Lake City with "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." "We've always tried to choose a city that has completely unique personalities and we also try to throw a little curveball now and then. Pick somewhere you weren't expecting," said the show's producer Cohen, according to People magazine. "We are very excited to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah!" According to People magazine, Cohen said the new location will bring surprises and entertainment, including "the majesty of the mountains." The show will include aspects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the rest of Utah, which includes "an exclusive community of people who have very successful businesses who live in their own universe." "It is gorgeous and I think you're going to be really surprised and intrigued by the group of women we've found," he said, per People magazine. Cohen made the announcement at BravoCon, a convention about all things Bravo. Per E! News, the official description of the show reads:
Context: "Real Housewives" kicked off in 2006 with "The Real Housewives of Orange County." The show has aired for 14 seasons, with versions all over the world, including Vancouver, Bangkok and Melbourne, among others. 2019-11-16 18:08:19Z https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2019/11/16/20968168/bravo-real-housewives-salt-lake-city  |
| 劇場版Fate[HF]第3章、間桐桜らの新規カット収めた最新予告CMが公開（動画あり） - ナタリー Posted: 16 Nov 2019 08:14 AM PST 劇場版Fate[HF]第3章、間桐桜らの新規カット収めた最新予告CMが公開（動画あり） - ナタリー 劇場版「『Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]』III.spring song」の最新予告CMが公開された。 2020年春に公開される「『Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]』III.spring song」。最新予告CMには、間桐桜をはじめとするキャラクターたちの新規カットが収められた。なお全国の公開劇場では、第1弾特典付き前売券を販売中。特典として、 手にした者の願いを叶えるという万能の願望機・聖杯をめぐる物語を描いた、ビジュアルノベルゲーム「Fate/stay night」を原作とする劇場アニメ「『Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]』」。2017年に第1章「presage flower」、今年1月に第2章「lost butterfly」が公開された。 劇場版「Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]」III.spring song」2020年春公開 スタッフ原作：奈須きのこ／TYPE-MOON キャスト衛宮士郎：杉山紀彰 2019-11-16 15:00:00Z https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiJGh0dHBzOi8vbmF0YWxpZS5tdS9jb21pYy9uZXdzLzM1NTc0NNIBKGh0dHBzOi8vYW1wLm5hdGFsaWUubXUvY29taWMvbmV3cy8zNTU3NDQ?oc=5  |
| Rotary Club of Grand Island: District governor makes visit - Niagara Frontier Publications Posted: 16 Nov 2019 07:14 AM PST Rotary Club of Grand Island: District governor makes visit - Niagara Frontier Publications Sat, Nov 16th 2019 07:00 am  From left, Sherry Miller, president-elect of Rotary Club of Grand Island; Artis, and Richard Earne, Rotary Club of Grand Island president. Bob Artis, the Rotary District 7090 governor, visited the Rotary Club of Grand Island's recent breakfast meeting to share Rotary International President Mark Maloney's theme for the 2019-20 year: "Rotary Connects The World." Artis gave club members several examples of how this is occurring throughout the district and then challenged Grand Island Rotary President Richard Earne and the club members to follow the theme this year. Artis also presented a special pin to Hank Kammerer, the club's secretary and editor of its Rotary Bulletin, for his 50 years of service as a Rotarian with the Grand Island club. The Rotary Club of Grand Island invites the public to its Nov. 20 dinner meeting at the Buffalo Launch Club at 6 p.m. for a special Veterans Day event with Dan Drexelius discussing the building of the Island's Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Park. Dinner is $20. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 18, by calling 716-578-8948.
The Grand Island Rotary Club received a visit from District 7090 Gov. Bob Artis recently. Artis congratulates longtime GI Rotary member Hank Kammerer on his 50 years of service. 2019-11-16 12:00:11Z https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/2019/11/16/139138/rotary-club-of-grand-island-district-governor-makes-visit  |
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