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Signs point to huge turnout in Hong Kong polls, pro-Beijing parties may see support decline - The Straits Times

Posted: 24 Nov 2019 12:11 AM PST

HONG KONG - A  record number of Hong Kong voters were turning out on Sunday (Nov 24) to choose district councillors in local elections seen as a barometer of the government and Chief Executive Carrie Lam's popularity.

As at 2.30pm, 42 per cent, or  1.7 million, of the total 4.1 million voters had exercised their rights, the registration and electoral office said. The highest turnout of 44.68 per cent was recorded in the Sha Tin district, the site of frequent protests and rallies. Polling stations will remain open until 10.30pm, with results expected to start coming in late on Sunday and into Monday.

Snaking but orderly queues had formed at many polling stations by 7.30am, when polling stations opened. Some waited for their turn for more than an hour.

A significant proportion of voters were young, reported the local media.

A total of 1,090 candidates are contesting 452 seats, the first time that all the seats in the election have been contested after hundreds of pro-democracy candidates emerged during the recent unrest.

More than 390,000 new electors signed up this year, bringing the total registered voters to a record 4.1 million.

In the first hour of voting on Sunday, the turnout was triple what it was in 2015, according to election authorities.

District council elections are the only fully democratic elections in Hong Kong. The city's leader is not directly elected and only half of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, the lawmaking body, is directly elected.

The council elections focus primarily on local issues and typically attract less attention. Pro-Beijing parties usually dominate them.


People queue to vote at a polling station during district council local elections on Hong Kong, on Nov 24, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Their significance lies in the fact that while district councillors' responsibilities are largely local, they are given 117 seats on the 1,200-member election committee - dominated by pro-Beijing groups and business interests - that selects Hong Kong's chief executive.

PRO-BEIJING PARTIES MAY SEE DIP

Pro-Beijing parties fear that this time round, elections may show a significant decline in support for them, reflecting widespread concerns over China's erosion of freedoms in the semi-autonomous territory.

Meanwhile, pro-democracy parties have seized the opportunity created by the months-long anti-government protests to send a strong message to the Hong Kong government and to Beijing.

They are hoping for a repeat of the 2003 district council elections, when they saw a surge in support after mass demonstrations over the government's plans to introduce a controversial national security law.

In 2015, pro-Beijing parties won just over 54 per cent of the vote and 298 seats, taking control of all 18 district councils.

Pro-democracy groups won 40 per cent of the vote in 2015 and 126 seats, with independents taking the remainder.

In the lead up to Sunday's elections, there were attacks on a few candidates and the government ordered riot police to be stationed at polling booths across all the 18 districts.

CARRIE LAM'S APPEAL

Casting her vote at Raimondi College in Central and Western District on Sunday morning, Mrs Lam appealed to voters to come out to select their preferred candidates who could represent their interests. The next term of the district councils will start on Jan 1, 2020.


Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (centre) leaves after voting at a polling station during district council local elections in Hong Kong, on Nov 24, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

She pledged to fully support the work of the district councils, provide more resources and listen more attentively to the views and opinions expressed by the members.

While she dodged a question on her confidence in winning support from Hong Kongers, Ms Lam said: "We are facing an extremely challenging situation in organising this year's elections but I'm pleased to say that with the concerted efforts of all parties, including, of course, over 30,000 civil servants in many departments working today, we should have a relatively peaceful and calm environment to conduct these elections successfully."

Hong Kong's first post-handover leader Tung Chee Hwa told the media that citizens must use their vote to reject the behaviour of "rioters", adding that "brave citizens" have helped clean up the streets in the past few days.

Speaking at the polling booth in Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, he said: "This is saying no to rioters. No matter what reason, rioters cannot destroy Hong Kong, so we must keep saying 'no, no, no'."

In an interview with TVB, Sing Tao News Corp chairman Charles Ho Tsu Kwok said  about six or seven months ago, he had warned Ms Lam that the proposal for the extradition Bill was a bad idea.

"Six, seven months ago, I have already told Mrs Lam that her extradition Bill was wrong then as China and the United States were already in the midst of trade negotiations so by bringing this Bill up, she only adds to the chaos and trouble. But she didn't believe me. She was naive."

Mr Ho, a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also refuted rumours that he was helping form the next administration.

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Boeing Quietly Rolls Out the New 737 Max 10, All Other Max Models Remain Grounded - Fortune

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 11:51 PM PST

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  1. Boeing Quietly Rolls Out the New 737 Max 10, All Other Max Models Remain Grounded  Fortune
  2. Boeing unveils largest version of its embattled 737 Max plane, despite crisis  CNBC
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Why I volunteered to provide medical support at Chinese University war zone - South China Morning Post

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 11:26 PM PST

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  1. Why I volunteered to provide medical support at Chinese University war zone  South China Morning Post
  2. Pro-democracy protests continue at Hong Kong campus  CBS This Morning
  3. Student shot by Hong Kong police urges voter turnout  Yahoo News
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Tougher US Asylum Policy Follows in Europe's Footsteps - The New York Times

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 10:41 PM PST

TIJUANA, Mexico — Nkeze wasn't home when Cameroonian militants came knocking, probably to deliver their signature ultimatum to join their separatist movement or have his writing arm cut off.

The 24-year-old economics student escaped to Douala, the country's largest city, only to learn that the government wanted to arrest him for participating in a university protest. He then flew to Ecuador and traveled through eight countries to the U.S. border with Mexico, including a trek through Panamanian jungle where he saw corpses and refugees crying for shelter, food and water.

In his quest to settle with relatives in Houston, Nkeze now faces a potentially insurmountable obstacle: a new American ban forbids anyone from applying for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border if they traveled through another country to get there.

"When you find yourself on U.S. soil, you are well-protected," Nkeze said, sounding upbeat as he waited in Tijuana for a chance to make his case. "You are protected by human rights." He spoke to The Associated Press on the condition that he be identified only by his last name due to safety concerns.

The U.S. is increasingly aligning itself with wealthy countries in Europe and elsewhere to make asylum a more distant prospect.

On Thursday, American authorities sent a Honduran man from El Paso, Texas, to Guatemala. It marked the first time the U.S. government directed an asylum-seeker back to that country under the new policy, which gave him an option to file a claim there. He decided against filing a claim and returned to Honduras, according to Guatemala's foreign ministry.

Asylum was once almost an afterthought, until an unprecedented surge of migrants made the United States the world's top destination in 2017, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. The U.S. held its leading position last year, followed by Peru, Germany, France and Turkey.

Nearly half of the roughly 1 million cases in backlogged U.S. immigration courts are asylum claims, with most from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.

Trump has called asylum "a scam" and declared that the country is "full." In nine months, the administration returned more than 55,000 asylum-seekers to Mexico to wait for their cases to wind through U.S. courts. Another asylum ban on anyone who crosses the border illegally from Mexico is temporarily blocked in court.

It's unclear how the ban will be rolled out.

The U.S. Homeland Security Department did not comment on Thursday's initial flight, which got a bare-bones announcement from Guatemala's foreign ministry. The U.S. has struck agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras that aim to send back asylum-seekers who pass through their countries, but the Central American nations are woefully unprepared to accept large numbers.

The U.N. Refugee Agency said Tuesday that the ban is at odds with international law and "could result in the transfer of highly vulnerable individuals to countries where they may face life-threatening dangers."

Asylum is designed for people fleeing persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political beliefs or membership in a social group. It isn't intended for people who migrate for economic reasons, but many consider it their best hope of escaping poverty and violence.

The U.S. isn't alone in asking other countries to block migrants. After about 1 million refugees traveled through Turkey and Greece to seek safety in Europe, the European Union agreed in 2016 to pay Turkey billions of euros to keep them in refugee camps.

The EU has also funded the Libyan Coast Guard to stop Africans from crossing the Mediterranean, where thousands have drowned. Libyan forces have kept refugees in squalid conditions and inflicted torture.

Since 2001, Australia has intermittently blocked boats from Asia and detained asylum-seekers on Christmas Island, a tiny Australian territory, or sent them to Papua New Guinea and Nauru, an island nation of 10,000 people. Australia pays detention costs.

The U.S. long resettled more refugees than any other country, raising its ceiling to 110,000 during President Barack Obama's last year in office. That practice has been sharply curtailed since Trump took office, with the country planning to resettle no more than 18,000 refugees in 2020.

"There's this race to the bottom around the world, and governments are looking to each other and trying to figure out what's the harshest policy they can get away with," said David FitzGerald, a sociology professor at University of California at San Diego and author of "Refuge Beyond Reach: How Rich Democracies Repel Asylum-seekers."

Cameroonians hoping to follow Nkeze's path face mounting obstacles. Ecuador, the main gateway from Europe, began requiring visas for Cameroonians and 10 other nationalities in August, including six in Africa. Under heavy pressure from Trump, Mexico is bottling up Cameroonians and other U.S.-bound asylum-seekers near its southern border with Guatemala.

Nkeze walked through Panama's remote, mostly roadless Darien Gap in less than four days on his way to the U.S. After giving his tent and raincoat to a woman who was clinging to life, he slept on a stone and prayed for clear skies and morning light. Only about a dozen in his group of 40 men could keep up in a race to a refugee camp on the other side of the jungle.

When his 20-day transit permit in Mexico expired, Nkeze helped a friend at a Tijuana juice factory for a cut of his earnings and lived at a no-frills hotel in the city's red-light district.

Even before the ban, asylum was difficult to get in the U.S. Judges granted only 21% of cases, or 13,248 out of 62,382, in the 2018 fiscal year. Nkeze can also ask for two variations of asylum, but they are even harder to obtain, with 3% succeeding under "withholding of removal" law and only 2% under the U.N. Convention Against Torture.

"They essentially want you to bring a note from your torturer before they are willing to let you stay in the U.S," said Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law practice at Cornell University.

Nkeze may have caught a break when a federal judge in San Diego ruled Tuesday that anyone who appeared at a U.S. border crossing before the ban was announced July 16 and waited for their names to be called should be exempt.

He waited for five months in Tijuana for his turn on a list of nearly 9,000 people seeking asylum at a San Diego border crossing.

When his name was finally called Nov. 12, he wore a Mexican flag pin on the chest of his jacket as Mexican authorities escorted him to U.S. border inspectors. He said it was a show of appreciation.

He was immediately taken into immigration custody and is being held in an Arizona detention center.

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Yovanovitch testimony was the most viral impeachment hearing - Axios

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 10:16 PM PST

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While TV ratings for the impeachment hearings peaked on the first day of testimony from Bill Taylor and George Kent, none drew as much online attention as former ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, according to data from NewsWhip.

Why it matters: Democrats hoped to sway public opinion with revelations about a smoking gun of Trump's involvement in a quid pro quo, but the numbers highlight the power of an emotional appeal.

  • Yovanovitch became a sympathetic figure to many over perceptions that she was wrongfully removed from her post.

Yes, but: Since she had been removed from her post by May, Yovanovitch couldn't speak to central details around the impeachment inquiry focused on events in July.

The big picture: TV ratings steadily declined over the course of the 5 days of hearings, according to Nielsen data.

  • The first day of testimony pulled in 13.8 million viewers and Yovanovitch got 12.7 million.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday of this week both got 11.4 million viewers. Thursday's hearing pulled in 11.3 million.

By comparison to other big Trump-era television events:

  • Christine Blasey Ford/Brett Kavanaugh: 20 million
  • James Comey: 19.5 million
  • Michael Cohen: 15.8 million
  • Robert Mueller: 13 million

The 5 biggest stories of the impeachment hearings, per NewsWhip:

  1. "Yovanovitch gets standing ovation at the end of 5-hour hearing" (The Week) - 675k interactions
  2. "Flashback: Obama Fired All Of Bush's Politically Appointed Ambassadors In 2008" (The Daily Caller) - 490k
  3. "Alexander Vindman has reached out to Army about his family's safety amid attacks by Trump and GOP lawmakers" (CNN) - 229k
  4. "Marie Yovanovitch admits Obama admin prepped her on Hunter Biden before her confirmation" (New York Post) - 203k
  5. "The Army is prepared to move Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his family to a safe location if necessary" (Business Insider) - 162k

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Government to send migrants from Tucson to El Paso under "Remain in Mexico" - The Texas Tribune

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 10:11 PM PST

TUCSON — Department of Homeland Security officials who are concerned about the rising number of migrant families crossing from Mexico into the Arizona desert are preparing to bus them more than 300 miles east into Texas so that they can deposit them in Mexico instead of releasing them in the United States, according to two Trump administration officials.

Homeland Security officials plan to announce as soon as Friday that they will expand the program, called Migrant Protection Protocols, to the Tucson region, one of the last major areas on the border that has not been diverting asylum seekers to Mexico to await their immigration court hearings.

Officials estimate DHS will send at least one busload each day from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Tucson sector to the Texas border city of El Paso, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the internal plans. Migrants will have interviews to determine if they would be at risk in Mexico, and if not, will be sent to Ciudad Juárez to await their U.S. immigration court hearings.

The plan follows weeks of brainstorming to fix a weak spot that emerged in the Trump administration's border crackdown after officials rolled out MPP, also known as "remain in Mexico." CBP's Tucson sector, which covers a swath of forbidding desert and cactus forests that encompass most of Arizona's southern border, was not included in the initial rollout of the policy. Officials began the program in January but substantially expanded it after a federal appeals court ruling allowed it to move forward in May. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to rule soon on the broader legality of the program.

CBP declined to comment on the expansion, and DHS did not respond to a request for comment.

Federal officials have credited MPP and increased enforcement in Mexico with a dramatic plunge in border apprehensions in recent months. In September, officials said border crossings had fallen so much that it allowed them to "effectively end" the practice of releasing migrants into the United States to await court hearings. The practice frustrated President Donald Trump because migrants allowed to stay in the United States rarely are deported, even if they lost their bids to stay in the country.

But Border Patrol officials quietly continued releasing border crossers into the Tucson sector, and smugglers caught on, U.S. officials said. As family apprehensions plunged elsewhere, they rose more than 33% from May to October in the Tucson sector, from 1,700 to nearly 2,400. The Wall Street Journal first reported the releases earlier this month.

Federal officials said Tucson lagged behind in the MPP program, mainly because it had received far fewer families crossing the border and was a less urgent target. Family arrivals in Tucson remain far lower than the tens of thousands at other parts of the border earlier this year, particularly in El Paso.

But Tucson's crossings in October surpassed those in El Paso, which counted 2,100.

More than 200 people — including one large group of 129 people — streamed into remote Sasabe, Arizona, in the Tucson sector, in a span of five hours Saturday night. Babies swaddled in scarves cuddled against their mothers, according to images CBP released.

The migrants were from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. The oldest was 56. The youngest was 6 months old.

The influx demonstrates the ability of smuggling networks to identify holes on the border, officials said. Nearly 1 million migrants were taken into custody along the border during the most recent fiscal year, including a record number of migrant families and unaccompanied minors, mostly from Central America.

Officials said adults traveled with children because they were able to quickly bypass immigration custody and were released to await court hearings.

Advocates for immigrants say migrants' willingness to trek to the Arizona desert is a sign of their desperation to escape their homelands and that they fear waiting in Mexico's high-crime border cities for an asylum hearing.

Speaking at a gathering of faith leaders Thursday in Tucson, the Rev. Rodger Babnew said some migrants have come from Matamoros and Ciudad Juárez after learning that they could enter the United States via the Tucson sector. He said criminal cartels have begun shaking down migrants for money along the route.

"They come because they know they will be returned to Mexico," said Babnew, an Episcopal minister with a nonprofit organization called Cruzando Fronteras, or Crossing Borders, which shelters and provides medical care to migrants on both sides of the border. "People are trying to get to their families before the holidays."

Pastor Mateo Chavez, who leads a Lutheran church in Tucson, said a Venezuelan man who came to Cruzando Fronteras' shelter in Nogales, Mexico, told him he had been waiting on the Mexico side of the Matamoros port of entry.

"But he didn't like what he saw," Chavez said.

The large shelters in Nogales house hundreds of people who are in the Trump administration's "metering" program, meaning they sought asylum at a port of entry and are waiting in line to be allowed to enter legally.

Federal officials have credited the MPP program and increased enforcement in Mexico for an 88% drop in family crossings, from 84,486 in May to 9,733 in October.

The Border Patrol's Yuma sector, in western Arizona, implemented the MPP program in April and has seen the number of family members plunge from nearly 11,000 in May to 400 in October.

Yuma, like Tucson, also is unable to send migrants directly across the border via the MPP program because the government of Mexico will not accept them there. Instead, officials are taking migrants west to Calexico, California, and sending them to Mexico from there.

More than 4,800 migrants have been sent from Yuma into Mexico since the program began in April, according to Yuma's deputy chief patrol agent, Carl Landrum.

Miroff and Sacchetti reported from Washington.

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Copp's late goal lifts Jets to 4-3 win over Blue Jackets - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 09:09 PM PST

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Andrew Copp scored with 1:54 left to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins tried to clear the puck up the middle of the ice but Copp knocked it down and scored. He also had an assist for the Jets (14-9-1), who are 4-1-0 in their past five games.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his team-leading 11th goal for Winnipeg. Blake Wheeler had a goal and an assist, and Mathieu Perreault also scored.

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Seth Jones and Gustav Nyquist each scored a power-play goal for Columbus (9-9-4), which had its three-game winning streak snapped. Oliver Bjorkstrand contributed a pair of assists.

Winnipeg netminder Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 of the 30 shots he faced before limping off the ice with 11:19 remaining in the third period. Connor Hellebuyck replaced him and made five saves.

Merzlikins turned aside 27 shots for the Blue Jackets, who are 3-1-1 in their last five games.

The Jets lost defensemen Josh Morrissey (lower body) and Nathan Beaulieu (upper body) to injuries in the second period.

The game was tied 1-all after the first period and 3-3 after two.

Dubois got the power-play scoring started at 4:59 of the first with his 10th goal of the season, extending his point streak to four games with four goals and two assists in that span.

Winnipeg responded with Wheeler firing in a one-timer past Merzlikins for his sixth goal of the season at 8:23.

Ehlers came out of the penalty box for tripping early in the second period and promptly scored after a passing play with Wheeler to give the Jets a 2-1 lead at 5:19. It was Wheeler's 600th point with the franchise.

The lead was short-lived as Jets defensemen Tucker Poolman and Luca Sbis were called for penalties nine seconds apart.

Jones scored with the two-man advantage at 6:30 and Nyquist netted his goal 47 seconds later to swing the score 3-2 in favor of Columbus.

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski got an assist on Jones' goal, pushing his point streak to six games with three goals and five assists.

Perreault tied it with just more than five minutes left in the second.

Morrissey left the game a minute after Nyquist's goal, and Beaulieu departed with four minutes remaining.

The Blue Jackets outshot Winnipeg 29-19 after two periods.

The Jets got their second power play of the game early in the third period, but couldn't break the tie. They were 0 for 3 on the power play, while Columbus finished 3 for 5.

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Jets: Begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in San Jose.

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Copp's late goal lifts Jets to 4-3 win over Blue Jackets - USA TODAY

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 08:09 PM PST

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Andrew Copp scored with 1:54 left to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins tried to clear the puck up the middle of the ice but Copp knocked it down and scored. He also had an assist for the Jets (14-9-1), who are 4-1-0 in their past five games.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his team-leading 11th goal for Winnipeg. Blake Wheeler had a goal and an assist, and Mathieu Perreault also scored.

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Winnipeg netminder Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 of the 30 shots he faced before limping off the ice with 11:19 remaining in the third period. Connor Hellebuyck replaced him and made five saves.

Merzlikins turned aside 27 shots for the Blue Jackets, who are 3-1-1 in their last five games.

The Jets lost defensemen Josh Morrissey (lower body) and Nathan Beaulieu (upper body) to injuries in the second period.

The game was tied 1-all after the first period and 3-3 after two.

Dubois got the power-play scoring started at 4:59 of the first with his 10th goal of the season, extending his point streak to four games with four goals and two assists in that span.

Winnipeg responded with Wheeler firing in a one-timer past Merzlikins for his sixth goal of the season at 8:23.

Ehlers came out of the penalty box for tripping early in the second period and promptly scored after a passing play with Wheeler to give the Jets a 2-1 lead at 5:19. It was Wheeler's 600th point with the franchise.

The lead was short-lived as Jets defensemen Tucker Poolman and Luca Sbis were called for penalties nine seconds apart.

Jones scored with the two-man advantage at 6:30 and Nyquist netted his goal 47 seconds later to swing the score 3-2 in favor of Columbus.

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski got an assist on Jones' goal, pushing his point streak to six games with three goals and five assists.

Perreault tied it with just more than five minutes left in the second.

Morrissey left the game a minute after Nyquist's goal, and Beaulieu departed with four minutes remaining.

The Blue Jackets outshot Winnipeg 29-19 after two periods.

The Jets got their second power play of the game early in the third period, but couldn't break the tie. They were 0 for 3 on the power play, while Columbus finished 3 for 5.

UP NEXT

Blue Jackets: Return home to play Ottawa on Monday.

Jets: Begin a three-game road trip Wednesday in San Jose.

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Forrest’s late goal lifts Glastonbury past Southington in Class LL girls soccer final - Greenwich Time

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 07:59 PM PST

NEW BRITAIN — The tension, drama and excitement built with each second of Saturday's Class LL Girls Soccer Tournament final between Glastonbury and Southington, which seemed destined for overtime, as both squads were embroiled in a scoreless duel.

Then it happened.

Junior Samantha Forrest sent a pass to senior Mackenzie Baker, who moved the ball back to Forrest for a shot Glastonbury will long remember.

Receiving a pass from Baker near the top of the box, Forrest booted her shot inside the left post with 5:38 remaining in the second half, propelling third-seeded Glastonbury to a thrilling 1-0 win over top-seeded Southington in the Class LL title game at New Britain High School's Veterans Stadium.

The victory put the finishing touch on an 18-1-1 season for the Tomahawks, who last won the state championship in 2016.

The game-winning goal occurred shortly after Southington applied pressure on Glastonbury at their end of the field. The Forrest-Baker connection broke loose on strong runs down the field, resulting in the game's lone goal — one that Glastonbury will be talking about for some time. Forrest's shot snuck past Southington senior goalie Lexi Almeida, who made a diving attempt to her right to stop the shot.

"It felt crazy, it didn't feel really feel," Forrest said of her game-winning tally. "One second I had the ball at my feet, the other I was hugging Mackenzie the teammate who assisted me. After I scored that goal, I couldn't breathe. I was more out of breath after that than the whole game. I asked for the ball back from Mackenzie and she gave it to me and I said to myself, 'do it for the team.' "

Said Baker: "On that play, I want to find Sam's feet and if I did that, I knew it was going into the back of the net. This is the best feeling in the world, to finally get here is amazing."

The goal in the 74th minute marked the first time all season Southington (17-1-2) trailed in game. Coached by Mike Linehan, the Blue Knights shut out Amity, New Canaan and Ridgefield on their way to advancing to the Class LL championship matchup.

"It was a great season, you look at what we did prior to this tournament run, we never got out of the first game, so making it to the finals is a great accomplishment for our team," Linehan said. "This was the first time we were behind in a game all year. We have a young team and we'll be back next year."

Junior goalie Charlotte Bassett made five saves for Glastonbury, which received another strong defensive effort.

"Our best quality as a team is combining the ball and I think the second half we did a better job of combining the ball and staying composed," said Glastonbury senior defender Sophia Desaulniers, who is one of the squad's captains. "We had a few good chances and I knew it was coming. Our team had to stay composed and play our game. I was confident in our defense, we just had to work on putting it away on offense."

In the first half, Forrest and freshman Riley Carroll applied pressure early on. Carroll's shot off a Forrest cross was saved by Almeida in the 17th minute, keeping it a scoreless game. Almeida stopped another Tomahawks shot in the 36th minute and in the 42nd minute, and made a save off a 1-on-1 situation from close in against Forrest.

Junior midfielder Abigail Sowa knocked several long, arcing free kicks into the box that nearly found the mark for Southington, which was paced defensively by senior Jordan Beaudoin and junior Lauren Verrilli.

"We had some chances, we needed to get more of them," Linehan said. "We were 17-1-2 overall, with that type of record, I'm proud of them. This was a big stage for them and our team played extremely well."

Baker, who was shifted to the backline for the title matchup, helped lead the victor's defensive effort, along with senior captain Chloe Landers and Desaulniers. Landers and Desaulniers were the two Glastonbury players who competed on the squad's 2016 team that claimed the Class LL crown.

"My freshman year in 2016, that was our first time winning it," Desaulniers said. "The past two years have been hard, we lost in the semis twice, so it's nice to win this game and it's great for the seniors to end their season with a championship."

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Forrest's goal was the difference this back-and-forth battle.

"Samantha joined the program last year and she loves the pressure that comes with playing in these type of games," Glastonbury coach Joe Finocchiaro said. "She loves the pressure and she wants to face it."

TOMAHAWKS' TURNING POINT

Since dropping a 3-0 decision to Southington in the regular season, Glastonbury won its final eight games, allowing only one goal in the process.

"We used that game to turn it around," Finocchiaro said. "Southington is a great team with a stingy defense and they're a good passing team. It's tough to beat a team twice in one season."

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"Being a part of that goal was one of the best moments of my career," Baker said. "To finish off my career like that — it was the best way to end it."

Said Forrest: "We hadn't won the title since our freshman year, so we broke the curse after not winning it for two years and it means the world to us. We ended up staying strong as a team and we got it done."

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Parents, children in march against health hazards of tear gas - South China Morning Post

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 07:56 PM PST

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Hong Kong votes in local elections with unprecedented fanfare - The Straits Times

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 07:26 PM PST

HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG, WASHINGTON POST, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE) - The people of Hong Kong took a breather from months of bitter street clashes to exercise their democratic rights on Sunday (Nov 24) in local elections seen as a referendum on the territory's pro-Beijing leaders and the pro-democracy movement.

By the time polls opened at 7.30am local time, snaking lines had formed around schools and government buildings serving as polling stations – a new experience for many in Hong Kong, where local elections usually happen with little fanfare. 

The South China Morning Post reported that by 8.30am, nearly 158,000 people, or 3.82 per cent of the registered total, had cast their vote. The turnout rate in the first hour of voting was three times higher than for the same period in 2015, when only 39,900 people, or 1.28 per cent of registered people, had voted. 

Many candidates are running on an explicit platform of supporting the months-long democracy movement here, leaving their jobs to compete with pro-establishment political heavyweights.

"I want to make a change," said Oscar, a 30-year old voter in the North Point district, a pro-Beijing stronghold. "All we want is democracy." 

Oscar, who gave only his first name, citing electoral rules and a charged political environment, said he plans to support young candidates running in his district even though they lacked experience. 

In North Point, five new politicians are running, including a fresh university graduate who was moved to participate after violence against pro-democracy protesters in her neighbourhood.

District council elections are normally largely fought on local issues, with pro-Beijing parties usually dominating, partly thanks to their links to the business community and the political establishment.

This time, though, the pro-Beijing parties fear Sunday's elections could show a significant decline in their support, reflecting widespread concerns over China's erosion of freedoms in the semi-autonomous territory. 


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For these candidates, their hope is that Hong Kong has a "silent majority" of residents who are increasingly uncomfortable with disruption and sporadic violence caused by street protests and who will vote to endorse the establishment.

A 62-year-old voter who gave his last name as Tsang also turned up to the North Point district early, hoping his vote could help "restore a peaceful society". 

Pro-democracy parties see the vote as a chance for people to express support for their cause and send a strong message to the Hong Kong government and their political masters in Beijing. 

It is the only fully democratic election in Hong Kong, as the city's leader is not directly elected and only half of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, the lawmaking body, is directly elected.

Ms Katherine Ng, 25, a first-time voter, said pro-democracy supporters like her are trying to bring their fight to the political arena. Ms Ng voted in Causeway Bay, a middle-class neighbourhood known for high-end shopping malls and dominated by establishment political figures.

"We need to vote these pro-establishment councillors out," she said.

There has been a surge of interest in the elections among the broader public, and a real effort by pro-democracy groups to get people to register, with sign-up booths along the routes of marches during the early, peaceful days of the protests. 

More than 390,000 new electors signed up this year, bringing the total registered voters to a record 4.1 million.

In the first hour of voting on Sunday, the turnout was triple what it was in 2015, according to election authorities.

Hundreds of new pro-democracy candidates have also been inspired to participate in politics amid the unrest that has engulfed city streets. 

In all, 1,090 candidates are contesting 452 seats, the first time that all the seats in the election have been contested.

The weeks leading up to the vote saw the biggest escalation in violence since the protests began more than five months ago, with hundreds of demonstrators arrested after a police siege of a university campus that had become a fortified base for the movement.

Sunday's elections were marked by heightened levels of security, including masked riot police officers at polling stations across the city.

But the day before the vote was one of the quietest Hong Kong had experienced in months, with protesters keen to avoid giving the authorities any excuse to cancel the elections.

On online forums and message groups, protesters advised one another not to wear black – the unofficial uniform of the pro-democracy movement – on election day to avoid being detained and denied the right to vote.

The local election has also been marred by political violence against councillors from both sides – though pro-democracy candidates have overwhelmingly been the targets – and the arrest of several pro-democracy lawmakers. 

Prominent activist Joshua Wong was barred from running for office, which he alleged was evidence of election interference from Beijing.

In 2015, pro-Beijing parties won just over 54 per cent of the vote and 298 seats, taking control of all 18 district councils.

They tend to be better resourced and better organised than pro-democracy groups, with solid links between the communities and the establishment that have historically allowed them to get things done for constituents.

Pro-democracy groups won 40 per cent of the vote in 2015 and 126 seats, with independents taking the remainder. 

They will be hoping for a repeat of the 2003 district council elections, when they saw a surge in support after mass demonstrations over the government's plans to introduce a controversial national security law.

Chinese state media argue that a "silent majority" in Hong Kong oppose the protests because of the violence that has been unleashed on the city.

But opinion polls show people overwhelmingly blame the government for the violence, even if they feel the protesters shoulder some responsibility.

District councillors' responsibilities are largely local, but they are given 117 seats on the 1,200-member election committee – dominated by pro-Beijing groups and business interests – that selects Hong Kong's chief executive.

Polling stations will remain open until 10.30pm, with results expected to start coming in late on Sunday and into Monday.


What's at stake in the polls

The surge in violence across Hong Kong could derail Sunday's District Council Ordinary Election. Here are some key facts.

WHAT DOES A DISTRICT COUNCIL DO?

The functions of a district council include advising the government on matters affecting residents' well-being, the adequacy and priorities of government programmes for the district, and the use of public funds allocated to the district for public works and community activities.

There are 479 district council members, comprising 452 elected members and 27 ex-officio members who are rural committee chairmen in the New Territories. In all, 1,090 candidates are jockeying for 452 positions in all 18 district councils, with more than 4.13 million eligible voters.

District councillors wield little real power, with no authority to pass laws or decide on government policies. But their seats make up a sizeable portion of the committee that selects the Hong Kong chief executive, with the other half picked by the Chinese government.

WHERE DO THE PARTIES STAND?

Support for traditional pan-democratic parties such as the Democratic Party and the Civic Party has remained largely unchanged this past year, according to a Pori survey on support for Hong Kong's top 10 political groups, while parties that voters perceive to be more radical (Demosisto and People Power) are seeing their support rising. Ms Tiffany Yuen, former vice-chairman of Demosisto, a political party co-founded by democracy activist Joshua Wong, is competing for a seat. Mr Wong was, last month, barred from running.

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LI Mourns Broadway Actress, 13, Who Died Of Asthma Attack - Southampton, NY Patch

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 06:36 PM PST

SAG HARBOR, NY — Long Island is mourning the loss of Laurel Griggs, a 13-year -old Broadway actress who died recently after a massive asthma attack.

The Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts expressed their grief at the unthinkable loss of a girl who had graced the East End stage. "Her sudden death stunned her Broadway and Bay Street family as cast mates remembered her as an 'old soul' and 'always happy.' Her Bay Street fellow campers were shocked and saddened as word finally got around," a release from the Bay Street Theater said.

Broadway dimmed its lights in her honor, and she was remembered at a service at Chelsea's Arte Café, which was attended by friends and fellow performers, the release said.

Laurel was a student and a professional actor who starred in Broadway's "Once." She made her Broadway debut when she was just 6 alongside Scarlett Johansson in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," the release said.

On the East End, audiences remember Laurel, who had been active in theater education classes at the Bay Street Theater for the past four years.

"The news about Laurel was devastating," said Suzanne Clifton Walsh, Bay Street's instructor of Laurel's August Shakespeare class this past summer. "What an absolute tragedy. Actually, one of the first things that came to mind when I realized it was truly Laurel Griggs from my class, was that she was so unassuming. In her quiet, mild-mannered way she assumed a leadership role by playing Titania, but at the same time she helped me direct her fairies. Those three younger girls looked up to Laurel and, in turn, Laurel was kind and patient."

The loss resonates.

"Bay Street was blessed to have Laurel in our summer theater camps for the past few years," Allen O'Reilly, Bay Street Theater's director of education, said. "She made many friends and shared her talents with us and she will be forever missed by Bay Street Theater and all who knew her."

Tracy Mitchell, executive director at the Bay Street Theater, said while it is too soon to be in touch with Laurel's family about a remembrance or memorial, "It is our hope to remember Laurel in a special way next summer, since she was a part of so much of what we were doing through our summer educational programs. But for now, we simply mourn her loss and the loss for her family."

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Eli Fishbein’s stoppage-time goal lifts Bromfield boys past Burke, 1-0, for 3rd straight D4 soccer title - Boston Herald

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 06:14 PM PST

WORCESTER — Bromfield coach Alex Horne said Eli Fishbein lived outside of his comfort zone during the team's run to Saturday's Div. 4 boys soccer state final against Burke at Foley Stadium in Worcester.

Horne saw Fishbein act as a catalyst for the Trojans during postseason practices, and he was clutch in the biggest moments of the biggest games for Bromfield. Ditto Saturday, when Fishbein scored the lone goal during stoppage time to secure Bromfield's third consecutive state title with a 1-0 win.

"It was the best feeling I've ever had in my life," Fishbein said of his championship-winning goal.

Burke applied a relentless offensive attack. Yet, behind the performances of goalkeeper Ethan Fitzsimmons and senior defenders Marcos Lora and Amlyl Aitdowd, the Trojans survived. Bromfield let up just one goal during its state championship run.

"I know it sounds cliché but defenses and goalkeepers win championships," Horne said. "They were a rock."

Brener Cardoso was a menace to the Trojan defense.

In the 16th minute, a free-kick from Aldecio Fontes found the foot of Cardoso. The Burke senior forward ripped a shot, but Fitzsimmons dove to his left to keep the Bulldogs off the scoreboard.

In the 48th minute, Cardoso fired a shot from nearly 20 yards out but the ball rung off the crossbar.

In the 72nd minute, Cardoso beat two Bromfield defenders, but again, his shot hit the crossbar creating a Burke corner before Aitdowd cleared the ball for the Trojans.

"I give a lot of credit to Burke," Horne said. "You could tell they were fighting for it and they had a lot of heart."

Once the clock struck stoppage time, Ryan McNulty and Fishbein delivered with a championship-winning sequence.

McNulty beat a Bulldog defender and found Fishbein in front of Burke goalie Lourenco Pereira. Fishbein made the most of the opportunity, beating Pereira to put the Trojans ahead and to secure Bromfield's eleventh state title.

"We've been trying to secure our position as a dynasty in the state," Fishbein said. "We've been working since the summer and it's incredible to see it pay off."

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A Whole Bunch of T-Mobile Prepaid Customers Got Hacked - Gizmodo

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 05:29 PM PST

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As the saying goes, I am, therefore I am hacked. Or something like that.

Such is the existence of T-Mobile prepaid customers, more than a million of whom had their account details and other personal information exposed by an unauthorized breach, according to TechCrunch's estimate. The company announced the breach in a letter to customers on Friday.

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The exposed data includes names, phone numbers, billing addresses, T-Mobile account numbers, and details about rates and plans, the company said. It added that no payment card data nor Social Security numbers were exposed by the "malicious, unauthorized access." The company also said that "no passwords were compromised"—but if you're a prepaid T-Mobile customer, it's probably a good idea to go change your password anyway.

Because the breach involved "customer proprietary network information," the company's disclosure to impacted customers is required by the Federal Communications Commission.

"We take the security of your information very seriously and have a number of safeguards in place to protect your personal information from unauthorized access," the company said in the note to affected customers, ignoring the palpable irony. "We truly regret that this incident occurred and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you."

The T-Mobile breach comes amid the company's attempt to merge with Sprint—so, no great timing! The FCC and the U.S. Department of Justice have both approved the merger; however, a group of state attorneys general has filed suit to block the $26 billion deal on the grounds that a consolidated wireless market could raise prices for customers.

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In other news, T-Mobile's gregarious CEO, John Legere, announced on Monday that he will step down from the role next April.

While the T-Mobile hack is nothing compared to the mega-breaches we've seen in recent years, it serves as a reminder that if something can be hacked, it probably will be. Despite that miserable reality, federal lawmakers, who have the power to demand companies take greater measures to protect our personal information, have done exactly two things toward that end: Jack and shit—and Jack just left town with your data.

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Pitiful Arsenal rescued by Lacazette - but no saving Emery from the sack - Goal.com

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 05:19 PM PST

It has to end. Now!

Unai Emery may have got the backing of the Arsenal hierarchy during the international break but this can't be allowed to go on any longer.

This latest draw – at home to a Southampton side who arrived at Emirates Stadium sitting 19th in the Premier League and without a win in seven games – really should make Emery's position untenable.

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The widespread boos that met the final whistle said it all. And they would have been far louder had Alexandre Lacazette not prodded home a 97th-minute equaliser to make it 2-2 and rob the visitors of what would have been a thoroughly deserved three points.

Arsenal have now gone five games without a win in the league. They have scored just 18 goals in their first 13 games and they have conceded 19. We are about to enter December and Emery's side have a negative goal difference.

It simply isn't good enough and head of football Raul Sanllehi, managing director Vinai Venkatesham and the Kroenkes have to recognise that and make a change.

"We are as disappointed as everyone else with both our results and performances at this stage of the season," said Sanllehi and Venkatesham in a statement released by the club at the start of the international break.

"We share the frustration with our fans, Unai, players and all our staff as they are not at the level we want or expect.

"Things need to improve to meet our objectives for the season and we firmly believe Unai is the right man for the job."

The fact that statement came less than two weeks ago may put Arsenal in a difficult position, but they have to admit they were wrong and cut Emery loose.

As they have been for much of the season, the Gunners were wretched against a Southampton side who just a matter of weeks ago were thumped 9-0 at home by Leicester.

This is not a group of players who are playing for their head coach. No matter what they are saying publicly, Emery has lost the dressing room – just as he has the majority of the fanbase.

The fact that he was forced into a change of system at half-time sums up the problems Arsenal are facing right now.

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Exactly why he believed playing three centre-backs was the right option against a team sitting second from bottom in the Premier League only he will know, but it was clearly the wrong decision – especially with a midfield pairing of Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira in front of them.

It meant that Arsenal started the game, at home, with just three out-and-out attacking players in Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lacazette and so it was no surprise to see the hosts struggling to create anything of note.

They were fortunate to go in at half-time level at one goal apiece. Lacazette's equaliser after Danny Ings had opened the scoring was one of only three shots Arsenal could muster in the first half. Southampton, meanwhile, had 10.

Nicolas Pepe replaced Calum Chambers at the break, with Arsenal switching to a 4-2-3-1 system, and there was certainly an improvement in an attacking sense.

Pepe missed two golden chances to put the hosts in front, but Southampton were always a threat on the counter and they restored their lead from the penalty spot after Kieran Tierney had fouled Ings.

Bernd Leno actually saved James Ward-Prowse's resulting spot kick, but Ward-Prowse reacted quickest the score the rebound.

With 20 minutes remaining, you would have expected a reaction from Arsenal – but it never came. In fact, Southampton could – and should – have scored several more, wasting a hatful of chances to wrap things up.

And they were made to pay deep into seven minutes of stoppage time when Lacazette prodded home at the back post after Gabriel Martinelli's cross had found its way to the France International.

Could that be the goal that keeps Emery in his job? It shouldn't be, but it might.

If the late leveller does prolong his stay, then serious questions should be asked of Sanllehi and the powers that be in north London. Exactly what are they seeing that suggests Emery can turn things round?

Arsenal are a mess and it's clear to see. If Sanllehi – who spent a decade as director of football at Barcelona – can't spot that, then it is as big a worry as the football that Emery's side are serving up on a weekly basis.

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Jakub Vrana scores 11th goal of the season - Russian Machine Never Breaks

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 04:19 PM PST

Jakub Vrana is keeping his breakout season going with an early goal against the Vancouver Canucks.

In the first period of Saturday's matinee game, Vrana sunk his 11th goal of the season with a blistering one-timer from the circles.

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The play began with Lars Eller, elevated to the top six, playing tough along the boards. Shaking loose Vancouver defender Quinn Hughes, Eller centered the puck to Eller, who needed just one touch.

Jacob Markstrom didn't stand a chance.

It looks like all of V's practice with Wish Kid Brock paid off.

Vrana sits at 11 goals — all at even strength — this season after just 24 games and change. We're all living in the vanishing moment before everyone sits up and notices how special this kid is.

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FY2019 EPS Estimates for Artis REIT Increased by Raymond James (TSE:AX) - Mitchell Messenger

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 07:33 AM PST

FY2019 EPS Estimates for Artis REIT Increased by Raymond James (TSE:AX) - Mitchell Messenger

Artis REIT (TSE:AX) – Equities researchers at Raymond James increased their FY2019 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Artis REIT in a report released on Tuesday, November 5th, according to Zacks Investment Research. Raymond James analyst J. Rodrigues now anticipates that the company will earn $1.38 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $1.36. Raymond James also issued estimates for Artis REIT's Q3 2020 earnings at $0.34 EPS, Q4 2020 earnings at $0.34 EPS, FY2020 earnings at $1.34 EPS and FY2021 earnings at $1.43 EPS.

Artis REIT (TSE:AX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported C$0.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.35 by C($0.07). The firm had revenue of C$127.01 million for the quarter.

Artis REIT has a one year low of C$12.82 and a one year high of C$14.42.

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Who is Amanda Thirsk? Prince Andrew’s private secretary who was sacked by The Queen - The Sun

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 06:40 AM PST

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AMANDA Thirsk, Prince Andrew's private secretary and his most senior member of staff was sacked by the Queen following his "car crash" interview.

But who is Amanda Thirsk, how long has she worked for the Prince and what will she do now? Here's everything we know...

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Who is Amanda Thirsk?

Amanda Thirsk is a mum-of three educated at the University of Cambridge who has worked for the Prince for years and was regarded as his right-hand-woman.

The mum-of-three previously boasted she was so close to him her office is steps from his bedroom at the Palace.

According to holaconnect, Amanda studied law at Cambridge before going on to become a successful banker.

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How long has she worked for Prince Andrew?

Thirsk has worked for the Prince since 2012.

She was appointed as his Private secretary in August of that year and quickly became one of his most trusted members of staff.

According to The Telegraph, it was Thirsk who pressed Andrew to undergo his interview with Newsnight following calls for him to explain his highly publicised and controversial friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

 Prince Andrew's attempts to defend himself in a disastrous BBC Newsnight interview were derided

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It is alleged she advised him to be interviewed by a hard-line female journalist, and clashed with Aides over the decision.

She had hoped the no-holds-barred interview would leave viewers with "a clear and unambiguous denial from the duke that he'd known anything about Jeffrey Epstein's activities," ITV says.

The Sun exclusively revealed that Thirsk was told she would have to step down following the interview - widely viewed as a career ending "car crash."

What will she do next?

The Sun revealed that Thirsk's next steps will see her remain close to the Prince.

She is being employed privately by the prince and has been announced as Chief Executive of his business mentoring undertaking, Pitch@Palace.

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'Frozen 2': Kristen Bell Admits What Anna's New Song Means to Her - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 06:40 AM PST

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Get ready to "Let It Go" all over again. That's right, folks. Frozen 2 is here, and the long-awaited Disney sequel is likely to make just as big of an icy splash as the first film.

The cast — especially Kristen Bell — have been out and about talking up their latest project. All the promotional marketing has yielded tons of fun tidbits about Frozen 2, its cast, and the characters they play. After all, Frozen has become a bonafide phenomenon, and no one recognizes that more than the actors involved.

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Kristen Bell on 'Frozen' fever

In an interview with USA Today, Bell took on the popularity of Frozen head-on. Sure, the film has catchy music and gorgeous animation. But Bell attributes its success more to how kids connected with the movie's themes.

[Children don't get enough credit] for their ability to understand and digest complexity and suffering. That's why people identified with Elsa: She was a paradox. She felt shy and vulnerable and incredibly powerful at the same time. So having people watch these characters go through it, it's a little bit like therapy.

Bell is certainly on to something. "Let It Go" in particular is powerful for moviegoers of all ages because of what it says about self-love and acceptance. While it remains ubiquitous years later, Elsa's signature tune has endured precisely because of the cathartic release it represents.

Why 'The Next Right Thing' is so impactful

Bell said Frozen 2 features a song that similarly captures the essence of her character, Anna. One of Anna's best attributes is her determination, and the sequel finds her at a crossroads, deciding what she should do. "The Next Right Thing" — Anna's big solo this time around — sums it up best, according to Bell.

A lot of people feel that feeling: What do I do when I don't know what to do? My personal mantra is you just do the next right thing. It also stems from when I am experiencing anxiety and depression. What do I do when I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? You just do the next right thing, and that's stepping out of bed. The next right thing is brushing your teeth. The next right thing is eating your breakfast. The next right thing is looking at your calendar and going to work. This idea of having an intrinsic motivation vs. extrinsic motivation is something that as a parent I know is incredibly important to show kids and to help them cope. I really wanted Anna to be representative of that.

Even in early reviews, critics noted how Frozen 2 made it a point to give each member of its principal cast a solo of his or her own. The above insight into Anna's character is just one example of how the new film delves deeper into the franchise's beloved characters and what makes them who they are.

Can 'Frozen 2' top the first film?

Yet, even if the soundtrack to Frozen 2 is as strong as the first film's, the movie itself still faces an uphill battle if it's going to compete with its predecessor. Back in 2013, Frozen earned an astounding $1.3 billion worldwide. That total still remains the biggest box office gross for an animated film, aside from perhaps this year's The Lion King.

Still, as Bell pointed out, there's something almost elemental about the way Frozen connects with audiences. And after hooking families so strongly the first time around, we wouldn't be surprised to see Frozen 2 emerge as one of this year's top performers. Between its live-action remakes, Marvel releases, and the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Disney is having a record year. We expect Frozen 2 to be a big part of that equation.



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Thunderbirds play better but come up one goal short against Rockets - MyNorthwest.com

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 05:44 AM PST

Seattle's Conner Bruggen-Cate is chased by Kelowna's Dillon Hamaliuk Friday night. (Brian Liesse/T-Birds)

KENT – One shift. It was one shift in the first period and one in the third period that kept the Seattle Thunderbirds from getting back in the win column Friday night against the Kelowna Rockets.

Seattle had fought back from a 2-0, first-period, deficit to tie in the second period only to see the Rockets find the winning goal midway through the third to win 3-2. The loss was the seventh in eight games for the Thunderbirds.

"We didn't quite have the backcheck and our D slid over to play the two-on-two and their guy had a step on us," Seattle head coach Matt O'Dette said of Kelowna's game-winning goal.

Their guy was former Thunderbird Dillon Hamaliuk who scored twice on the night. Another former Seattle player, goalie Cole Schwebius, made 37 saves to pick up his third win of the season.

While the Thunderbirds didn't win, Seattle (6-12-2-1) outshot the Rockets 39-29 and got goals from Conner Bruggen-Cate and Peyton Mount in the loss.

"Guys played really hard," O'Dette said. "I think we deserved a better fate. I thought we played really well, I thought we carried the play for the most part. Just fell short. I'm proud of the way the guys responded from a tough night, Wednesday night. That's T-Birds hockey there, we had the formula with what makes us successful and just a couple of mistakes."

One shift in the first period

Kelowna (12-8-1-1) opened the scoring at 12:01 of the first period after a self-inflicted Thunderbirds mistake.

The puck went behind the Seattle net where goalie Roddy Ross attempted to play it. He mishandled it and Kelowna sent it into the crease while Ross was trapped behind the goal. Dalton Wilton was there to bang it into the gaping net for his first of the season.

"We've got to avoid those big plays," O'Dette said. "We say it all the time, you never know what play that's going to be a difference maker. We've got to avoid those breakdowns. The guys played well, there's not a lot of negatives out of that game. Guys dug in."

Other than the misplay behind the net, Ross had a strong game. The Philadelphia Flyers prospect kicked out 26 Rockets bids.

Second-period reversal

After Wilton gave Kelowna the lead, Hamaliuk scored his first of the night on a power play to put the Rockets up 2-0 heading into the second period.

Seattle had given up 10 straight goals, going back to Wednesday's blow out loss in Kamloops.

Rather than sulk, the Thunderbirds pushed back and had one of their better middle periods of the season. They outshot Kelowna 15-7 and would score twice to get the game square.

"Just keep going," Forward Keltie Jeri-Leon said. "We were outshooting them and when you outshoot a team it's going to come eventually and I think we just kind of stayed focused, stayed positive and kept going."

Bruggen-Cate cut the lead thanks to a nice toe-drag followed by a wrist shot that beat Schwebius on the glove side. It was the fourth of the season for the former Kelowna player and gave Seattle life.

Less than a minute later the Thunderbirds, trailing 2-1, went to the power play with a chance to tie. It was similar to the situation Seattle was in on Wednesday night when Kamloops scored a short-handed goal and opened the flood gates.

It would be different Friday as Peyton Mount would tip in a Simon Kubicek shot for his third of the year and the Thunderbirds were in business.

Coming into the game, the Thunderbirds had been outshot 31-14 in second periods but Friday would win the period 2-0.

"We knew we had a good first period," O'Dette said of the second period. "It's a learning process for us when it comes to that stuff right now. I think it was a step in the right direction to answer back and tie the game up."

Taking away the positives

It wasn't a win Friday night but there were positive steps taken by the Thunderbirds.

Seattle pushed back, went 1-for-4 on the power play, and had three key returns to the lineup. Cade McNelly, Conner Roulette, and Lucas Ciona were back and had strong games.

"They were good," O'Dette said. "Roulette and Ciona were really good. McNelly was good, gave us some stability on the back end, and some presence."

Rookie Brendan Williamson also played well. He didn't end up scoring or getting an assist but he was dangerous, created chances, and was strong on the penalty kill. It was the latest in a string of strong outings from the 17-year-old over the last week.

More reinforcement on the way

The Thunderbirds will play their fourth game over the last five nights Saturday when they will host the Saskatoon Blades.

Seattle will get a jolt by the return of captain Matthew Wedman, who will have finished serving his four-game suspension.

"That will be a huge boost," O'Dette said. "We've got the formula that works for us, we've just got to duplicate that night in and night out. I say it all the time like a broken record, we're disappointed with the results but as a whole the way we played was good.

"There's progress there. We've got character in there. Guys are excited to play, they're embarrassed from Wednesday night and wanted to come out and make it right tonight and we just fell short."

Game Notes

• Hamaliuk seems to enjoy playing against his former club. In two games at the accesso ShoWare Center, the San Jose Sharks prospect has three goals against the Thunderbirds. In the 21 other games he's played this season, he's scored five times.

• After going 15 games without a goal, Mount has scored twice in his last four.

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円谷プロがマーベルとタッグを組んだ! 2020年にウルトラマンのコミックを出版 - ねとらぼ

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 05:34 AM PST

円谷プロがマーベルとタッグを組んだ! 2020年にウルトラマンのコミックを出版 - ねとらぼ

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「世界でもっとも人気のあるフランチャイズの1つとして、ウルトラマンは今日のポップカルチャー界で一番情熱的とも言えるファン層を築いてきました。(今回のプロジェクトを通じて)さらに多くのファンへ新たな物語をお届けすることをとても楽しみにしています。マーベルと同様に、ウルトラマンは現実世界を舞台とした壮大な物語を通じて、世代を超え、ファンの心を虜にしてきました。そしてそれはもはや定番としてテレビ番組、映画、玩具、ゲーム、コミックやその他いろいろな形で愛されています。来年、ウルトラマンの新たな章をお見せできることにとてもわくわくしています」

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嵐「ベストアーティスト」の歌唱曲決定、ジャニーズメドレーの曲目も - ナタリー

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 05:34 AM PST

嵐「ベストアーティスト」の歌唱曲決定、ジャニーズメドレーの曲目も - ナタリー

11月27日(水)19:00より日本テレビ系で生放送される音楽特番「日テレ系音楽の祭典 ベストアーティスト2019」に出演するの歌唱曲および番組内コーナー"ジャニーズ青春ドラマメドレー"の詳細が発表された。

デビュー20周年イヤーの嵐は、デビュー日11月3日にリリースしたグループ初の配信シングル「Turning Up」を披露することが決定。今回がテレビ初披露となる。

また嵐をはじめ、NEWS関ジャニ∞KAT-TUNHey! Say! JUMPSexy ZoneジャニーズWESTKing & Princeが登場する"ジャニーズ青春ドラマメドレー"の曲目も判明。嵐はKinKi Kids「愛されるより 愛したい」、NEWSはTOKIO「宙船(そらふね)」、関ジャニ∞はV6「Can do! Can go!」、KAT-TUNは近藤真彦「ミッドナイト・シャッフル」、Hey! Say! JUMPはKinKi Kids「Kissからはじまるミステリー」、Sexy Zoneは修二と彰「青春アミーゴ」、ジャニーズWESTは嵐「GUTS!」、King & PrinceはHey! Say! JUMP「真夜中のシャドーボーイ」をそれぞれカバーする。

日本テレビ系「日テレ系音楽の祭典 ベストアーティスト2019」

2019年11月27日(水)19:00~22:54

ジャニーズ青春ドラマメドレー

/ 愛されるより 愛したい(オリジナル:KinKi Kids)
NEWS / 宙船(そらふね)(オリジナル:TOKIO)
関ジャニ∞ / Can do! Can go!(オリジナル:V6)
KAT-TUN / ミッドナイト・シャッフル(オリジナル:近藤真彦)
Hey! Say! JUMP / Kissからはじまるミステリー(オリジナル:KinKi Kids)
Sexy Zone / 青春アミーゴ(オリジナル: 修二と彰)
ジャニーズWEST / GUTS!(オリジナル:嵐)
King & Prince / 真夜中のシャドーボーイ(Hey! Say! JUMP)

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Hong Kong campus siege nears end as city prepares for election - FRANCE 24 English

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 04:36 AM PST

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A Hong Kong university campus under siege for more than a week was a deserted wasteland on Saturday, with a handful of protesters holed up in hidden refuges across the trashed grounds, as the city's focus turned to local elections.

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The siege neared its end as some protesters at Polytechnic University on the Kowloon peninsula desperately sought a way out and others vowed not to surrender, days after some of the worst violence since anti-government demonstrations escalated in June.

"If they storm in, there are a lot of places for us to hide," said Sam, a 21-year-old student, who was eating two-minute noodles in the cafeteria, while plotting his escape.

Another protester, Ah Chung, clad in a face mask and a red Polytechnic University track suit, said he was prepared to stay for the duration.

"I'll continue to stay here, but hopefully not forever," he said with a touch of humour.

The handful of protesters still visible on the campus were outnumbered by media and people seeking to provide assistance.

A social worker who would only give his name as Sendon said he had crossed paths with four protesters on Saturday and was concerned about their mental state.

"They've been in this highly stressful environment for so long, over 120 hours, and they have no easy way to release this stress," he said. "We're trying to urge them to come out in a gentle manner."

Many of the remaining protesters were in hiding, fearful of possible arrest and wary of those urging surrender, said Woo Kwok Wang, the 22-year-old acting president of the university's student union.

"They are afraid of contact with other people because they will think that maybe social workers or lawyers are going to persuade them to surrender," he said.

Woo said he had been on the campus since Wednesday to provide support for the students, and would only leave when he felt his help was no longer needed.

About 1,000 people have been arrested or registered by police in the siege in the Chinese-ruled city, about 300 of them younger than 18.

Police have set up high plastic barricades and a fence on the perimeter of the campus. Towards midday, officers appeared at ease, allowing citizens to mill about the edges of the cordon as neighbourhood shops opened for business.

Some roads next to the campus had reopened by Saturday afternoon.

Rotting rubbish and boxes of unused petrol bombs littered the campus. On the edge of a dry fountain at its entrance lay a Pepe the frog stuffed toy, a mascot protesters have embraced as a symbol of their movement.

Scores of construction workers worked at the mouth of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, closed for more than a week after it was first blockaded, to repair toll booths smashed by protesters and clear debris from approach roads.

Looming election

The repairs got underway as a record 1,104 people gear up to run for 452 district council seats in elections on Sunday.

A record 4.1 million Hong Kong people, from a population of 7.4 million, have enrolled to vote, spurred in part by registration campaigns during months of protests.

Young pro-democracy activists are now running in some of the seats that were once uncontested and dominated by pro-Beijing candidates.

The protests snowballed from June after years of resentment over what many residents see as Chinese meddling in freedoms promised to Hong Kong when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Beijing has said it is committed to the "one country, two systems" formula by which Hong Kong is governed. It denies meddling in the affairs of the Asian financial hub and accuses foreign governments of stirring up trouble.

However, Australia's Age newspaper reported on Saturday that an apparent Chinese intelligence service agent is seeking asylum in Australia after claiming to have details on Beijing's political interference in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

The defector, identified as Wang 'William' Liqiang by Nine network newspapers, is reported to have provided the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, with the identities of China's senior military intelligence officers in Hong Kong, the paper said.

In an interview with Fox News Channel on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had told Chinese President Xi Jinping that crushing the Hong Kong protests would have "a tremendous negative impact" on efforts to end the two countries' 16-month-long trade war.

"If it weren't for me Hong Kong would have been obliterated in 14 minutes," Trump said, without offering any evidence.

"He's got a million soldiers standing outside of Hong Kong that aren't going in only because I ask him, 'Please don't do it, you'll be making a big mistake, it's going to have a tremendous negative impact on the trade deal,' and he wants to make a trade deal."

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BJP doesn’t have numbers, Ajit Pawar has only 10-11 MLAs: Sharad Pawar - The News Minute

Posted: 23 Nov 2019 04:11 AM PST

Reacting to the major shocker in Maharashtra politics which saw BJP's Devendra Fadnavis take oath as Chief Minister at 8 am on Saturday, Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackarey and NCP's Sharad Pawar put up a united front at a press conference on Saturday afternoon. Sharad Pawar said that the NCP would never support a government formed by the BJP which indulges in horsetrading. 

Here are the key takeaways from the press conference. 

1. Sharad Pawar said that only 10 to 11 MLAs were there with Ajit Pawar, who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday morning. Three NCP MLAs who were also present at the press conference said that they received a call from Ajit Pawar around 7 am on Saturday and were told to come to the Raj Bhavan. They claimed they had no idea what this was for or that there was a swearing-in ceremony taking place. 

2. The NCP Chief has alleged that at a meeting between the Congress, Shiv Sena and NCP on Friday, there was a paper on which all the MLAs had put down their signature. Ajit Pawar, the Legislature Party Leader of the NCP, used this paper to show the governor that he had the support of the MLAs, Sharad alleged. 

3. "We very strongly say that BJP doesn't have numbers to form government in this state. We want government under Shiv Sena's leadership and we are going to stay together for this," Sharad Pawar said. He added that a true NCP MLA would never support the BJP-NCP alliance. 

4. Accusing the BJP of repeatedly indulging in horsetrading to come seize power in multiple states, Sharad Pawar said, "NCP will never support such a government at the Centre or in the state."

5. The NCP will take a decision on Ajit Pawar collectively. The disciplinary committee will also take action against the MLAs who participated in the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. 

6. Calling it a political strike on the people of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackarey, who was sharing the dias with Sharad Pawar, said, "This is a new kind of Hindutva that the country is seeing in so many years of governance." 

7. "This is a clear disrespect to the Constitution and mandate of the people of Maharashtra," he added, assuring that the Shiv Sena and NCP will stay together and form the government. 

8. Refusing to back down, both Uddhav and Sharad Pawar said they will form the government. 

"It is straightforward. Once we prove our majority, we will form the government. We have the numbers," Sharad Pawar said, responding to a reporter's question. 

9. Sharad Pawar also said he never expected this from Ajit Pawar. Sharad Pawar assured that the NCP's disciplinary committee will take action against the MLAs who have taken part in the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. 

10. When asked if the NCP will be shifting its MLAs to a hotel or resort to keep the flock together, Sharad Pawar said, "We will see, we will do what it takes, if need be."

On Saturday, the Maharashtra political crisis saw a major twist with the President's rule being revoked, and BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of the state. NCP's Ajit Pawar, nephew of Sharad Pawar was also sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister in this secretive ceremony. 

The move came as a shock, and the opposition parties such as Shiv Sena and Congress condemned the move as undemocratic. In fact, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar also distanced himself from the events, calling Ajit's decision to support the BJP a "personal" one, and not one reflective of the NCP. He added that the party did not endorse this decision, signalling a rift within the NCP.

Minutes after Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackarey's press conference, the Congress also held one, addressed by Congress leaders Ahmed Patel and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Reiterating Uddhav and Sharad's assurances, Ahmed Patel said that the Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena were all together and would form the government in Maharashtra.

Calling the events of Saturday morning ones that will be written in black in Maharashtra's history, Ahmed alleged that due process was not followed by the governor.

He also dismissed allegations that Congress caused delays for the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena alliance to stake claim to form the government. "Uddhav Thackarey called us on November 11, and we were here the next day," Ahmed said. He added that the three parties were supposed to have a meeting on Saturday evening to finalise things.

The leader said that they were planning to oppose BJP and Ajit Pawar's move politically, as well as legally.

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Posted: 23 Nov 2019 03:46 AM PST

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HONG KONG (AP) — Overturned chairs. Empty plastic bottles scattered around. Food leftovers rotting in the canteen.

Most of the protesters who took over the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have left following clashes with police, but an unknown number have remained inside, hoping somehow to avoid arrest.

Six masked protesters surrendered before dawn Friday, bringing to about 30 the number that have come out the previous day from the campus surrounded by police.

Tang Chun-Keung, head of the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, said that the holdouts include minors, numbering less than 10, and they are emotionally unstable. Tang entered the campus Friday with some others but failed to find them.

"We have lawyers and social workers ready to provide assistance and we hope to persuade them to leave the campus. We are worried our work is getting more and more difficult because students are refusing to meet us," he told reporters.

Police Commissioner Tang Ping-keung said that those under 18 can leave, although they may face charges later, and pledged impartial treatment for all adults facing arrest.

"The condition is deteriorating and dangerous, there are many explosives and petrol bombs inside ... we hope to end the matter peacefully," he said, adding police haven't set any deadline to end the siege.

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