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"The end was near." Voices from the Zombie War.
The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched firsthand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet.
He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living - or at least the undead - hell of that dreadful time. World War Z is the result. Never before have we had access to a document that so powerfully conveys the depth of fear and horror, and also the ineradicable spirit of resistance, that gripped human society through the plague years.
©2012 Max Brooks (P)2012 Audible Ltd
Fans waited for an unabridged version of the audiobook with bated breath... and it's been a bit of a letdown. For a book that seems tailor-made for the aural medium - it is a spoken word history of the titular war after all - the performances were uneven, some of them particularly weak, and some of the accents were absolutely terrible. Given the care and thought that went into the original abridged celebrity-laden audio book - not even legally available in some countries - it's a pity that the same attention wasn't given to this unabridged version. There are countless audiobook performers who, although not stars like Alan Alda, Henry Rollins etc, could have done very good jobs with these stories and characters. I would recommend this version for hardcore fans only.
It wasn't until I'd seen the film and read the reviews of how much it deviated from the original novel that I decided to take the plunge. If you're looking for a 'kicking zombie ass' post-apocalyptic action thriller, don't buy this.
If, on the other hand, you're interested in just how craftily speculative fiction can be employed to critique modern society, this is a masterpiece.
World War Z felt realistic as much as a fictional world with zombie in it can be. After reading the Zombie Survival Guide, these short stories really captured the urgency and seriousness of a wide spread plague epidemic rather than a gung-ho kid's wet dream. Don't get me wrong those are fun but the seriousness and tragedy of these stories made me care about these people.
Its format was really enjoyable and I can listen to any part just by itself. Since it is mostly made up of short stories, I can just play back the story I was listening to or just let it finish and start a new chunk.
The accents. It made the apocalypse feel like it just wasn't isolated in America. I have no idea how accurate they were but it was great listening to these fictional people recount their stories from different countries.
Haven't finished it yet but I really liked the smuggler, spy, little girl and soldier short stories.
I work in IT, I love reading, I love Writing and for those daily travels too and fro I love to listen to Audible books too
I have not read the print version but this book is tailor made for an audible book
The cast of voices, the stories that they told were very believable
Zombies are doomed, by land, sea, air or space, we will get them
I was surprised by how better this was than I had expected. I loved the way we traveled the world listening to the stories of the survivors and the fighters. How the author turned a phrase or a nickname for a Zombie or a weapon was clever and well thought out.
Enjoy this, I have not seen the movie yet but would be surprised if both are the same somehow to me that is not a discouragement for either.
Even if you don't care for a zombie novel, this is just a great book - full of interesting ideas, social commentary and wonderful stories. Some of the individual accounts have stuck with me in a way that I wasn't expecting. The narration was very absorbing and added a level of realism, even if the accents weren't always spot on. Thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook!
For entertainment, it was. But it is not a great book, it is a ok book. Some of the characters are very stereotypical or mono dimensional. There is very little surprise in the book and there is very little foundation of why the zombie plague succeeded to spread. Most of it relies on the fact that people are under prepared.
The diversity of situations is very interesting. Some of the stories are actually very good and plausible. Also, the criticism to some aspects of international and local politics are valid in my opinion.
Good not amazing
It would be interesting if it was made in a documentary format. Stars? no idea. This movie would be better done with local actors of different countries than with famous ones.
If you are looking for a thriller, this book is not for you. This book explores cultural differences and their flaws into deal with big crisis. In my point of view, it is a good snapshot of the world as it is right now, disguised inside a zombie outbreak.
The srory consists of a series of interviews with key characters who survived the World War Z. The characters are from all countries and different phases of the war. The 'interviews' are frighteningly believable and take us on a journey of mass destruction and breakdown of society. An excellent story.
The very begging of the book and the early description of the war were interesting. It covered individuals, countries, and explained how the virus spread and how people helped the curse to become global. Well, this was it! The rest of the book just described other individuals, their encounters, little survivor's stories and nothing that I would prefer to hear about the war.
This is likely caused by the Walking Dead series and other similar zombie related films/books.
If you are anything like me, then I do not recommend to read this book. The movie will do just fine.
I would be willing to try another book from Max Brooks. However, will spend more time going through the reviews and see if other readers with similar preferences recommend a book.
If it was not for the narrators, most likely the book will never be read until the end. The narrators did a wonderful work.
I read this book because of the latest movie "World War Z" starring Bred Pitt. I liked the movie.
It was a pretty good book to listen to. Interesting story/stories, and a few different narrators - which is a first for me. I will listen to it again.
There was a "ooh" moment half way through - don't want to say too much in case it gives something away, but it was a good little surprise.
For the most part the narrators's performances were pretty good - except when they were supposed to be chinese/Japanese/Russian - and they all sounded half German....
This book has already been made into a film - and let me tell you IT IS NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIE!!!!!!! I think two lines from the book were used in the movie and that was it....
The portrayal of the different characters was so good, they all had correct accents and emotions. This definitely added a lot to the book.
All of it.
This book is amazing, the whole story is so well researched and in depth. I would recommend this to anyone who likes intelligent and captivating books. The audio for this book just added that extra something to the story, each voice was perfectly suited to its character. I will definitely listen to this again some time.
"Enjoyed the different approach"
The use of different people to represent the characters in the book! For me this really brought the book to life.
It's different approach to story telling.
I listened to this book whenever i could, but I do find once I discover a story I am enthralled by I will become almost addicted to it.
This book is an interesting take on a common movie theme. There is a fascination with the living dead rising and the havoc slow walking, flesh eating zombies create. I loved the approach this book took to exploring the spread. My partner is currently reading it and I think enjoying it less. It is a book that works very well as an audio book! I wonder if the film will be as good. I am off to see it this weekend.
"Enjoyable from start to end"
This book is subtitled "An oral history of the zombie war" and this is exactly what it is. The book is set after the war and the format is lots of interviews and reports with people during the war. The interview returns to various strands of people's stories and this adds to the continuity of the book.
The story is very believable (if you are the of person who can let themselves be immersed by a good story). The actions the characters take are consistent with how one imagines people would react and deal with the situation.
As the book covers such a large area (i.e. the world) and a large number of characters (i.e. global population) it doesn't go as in-depth into anyone character as I would like - but then that is not the nature of this book. It would be interesting to read spin-offs that focus on some of the characters.
There is a good range of characters - including some characters of questionable morals which serve to make the book more interesting.
There has been negative comments on some of the reading accents but I did not find this at all distracting. The use of different voice actors help set the scene and break the material into smaller interesting chunks.
This audio book made me look forward to the dreaded work commute so I could return to Max Brooks' world.
"It's good but it's not great"
Many of the interviews are riveting & a couple of the interviews are boring.
What makes some of the riveting interviews not great are the appalling accents put on by several of the performers. Honestly it's like some sort of awful 1950s American film version of how a China-man should sound.
"Fantastic, well worth a try!"
I first saw the trailer for World War Z some time back and remember thinking how great it looked, so I was pretty excited about its release. I didn't realise that it was based on a book but luckily I stumbled upon this audiobook as a free download, and I can honestly say that I recommend it to anyone interested in this genre.
I love the notion of sitting down to relax whilst reading a book in my own company, but due to my lifestyle I don't often get the time. In fact I probably put it off just as much, as I just can't connect with the characters. I find it hard to imagine what they look like and how they sound, and it is for this reason that I highly rate this audiobook. It allows me to get more of a sense of understanding and which in turn helps to gain a perspective of empathy, of sympathy and even anger for some of the characters you hear along the way.
Each character be it American, Indian or Chinese have what appear to sound like individual people voicing them. I don't believe this is the case due to only 7 narrators being listed in the information section, but my point is that they all sound unique. You get the sense of total immersion and can picture each person and even their mannerisms by the way they are speaking with such raw emotion. Other reviews for this audiobook show negative comments, stating that the accents are 'shocking'. Well I'd like to see these people do better, I can only manage maybe three accents and they aren't even slightly convincing. Would you expect a high budget audiobook where they travel the world to specifically seek out the most authentic sounding accents from each region?
Perhaps I haven't been in social circles with people from every country in the world to be able to comment properly, but they sound good enough and realistic enough to me - especially when the main thing I'm interested in is the story. Surprising, when at least two other audiobooks (and possibly countless others?) that I've listened to have only one narrator making ridiculous sounding voices for each character, that you'd give negative feedback on one which has gone out of its way to ensure that it is delivered as concisely as possible.
The story is presented by a narrator reporting his findings in the form of a documentary. He records different people, from every social class, from countries all over the world giving their version of events in such detail. It is truly brilliant in the way that it is constructed. Each person describes the events leading up to their personal intimacy with an undead enemy. There are no heros or anyone trying to be something that they're not, they are real people who feel real emotions across the range from being upset, scared or angry. You can feel their pain, and share their anger purely because of the brilliant voice acting. I won't give any spoilers, you deserve to have a fresh outlook. All I will say is that there are several characters' version of events that will stick with you.
Thank you to everyone who created and produced this title, it is now a firm favourite that I will be returning to.
If you can't engage in a story, don't buy this book.
For everyone else that actually enjoys audiobooks, get it as you will not be disappointed.
"Audio version enhances an already excellent book"
From the subtitle "an oral history of the zombie war" listening in audio format feels like the way this book was intended to be experienced. With a new voice for each individual character's account of their experiences, each reader is right on the money; don't worry about hitting a duff narrator at any point, it doesn't happen.
The story itself is chilling, engaging and uplifting as it examines a popular theme in new levels of detail. Accounts from individuals from all over the world slowly build up a picture of the recent world war against the zombie hoards. The level of detail both emotionally and technically is astonding, giving the listener a look at everything from the propaganda films used to raise moral, to the efforts of the stranded astronauts onboard the international space station.
This book is very in depth. A very good listen. For those who enjoy zombie stories, it's a must have.
"not audiobook material"
I think this would have worked had it been half the length. As it stands, the idea of short journalistic pieces, reportage, interviews are over long, samey and at times boring. The author just doesn't have the skills to write, convincingly, scores of different characters. If I were actually reading the book it may not have been too bad, but listening to it rendered it tedious. It was hard work finishing despite the sometimes very skillful reading.
"How Audiobooks Should be Done"
This is what I expect from an audiobook. The story itself is fantastic. I ready this years ago and am a huge fan. The added benefit here is that the characters are done by different voice actors. A woman to do a woman, an asian man to do an asian man, etc... it's very well put together and a new experience after having already read the book.. You can see why Brooks put all his effort into this while Hollywood was busy screwing it up in movie form. Fantastic.
"A good all-encompassing account."
I really liked this.
There are reviews which pick holes in the accents or one abridged version or another, but, as a first time reader, I found this book highly enjoyable and worth the download.
It draws on first-hand accounts of the zombie war, but after the event which ended some 10 years ago. I was dubious at first, but in the end was presented with a really well-rounded account of a global event that affected every country, every individual and every taboo, it seems. From the structured response and focused goal of the South Africans, to the mystifying reply of the Irish solution: 'we don't want to talk about it'. There are personal accounts from all walks of life and if you squint your ears [sic] even Paris Hilton gets a mention.
In short, this wasn't what I thought it would be, but I was extremely pleased at what I got. To me, the deciding factor on whether I've bought a good book or wasted my money is whether I'd listen to it again - and this one, I will definitely listen to again.
Ps. If the accents bother you that much, you're not listening to the story. I'm English, and I've haven't heard an Englishman speak in that way since 1950s royalty, and it didn't bother me.
"BEST ZOMBIE BOOK EVER"
Max Brooks has created another world, another future. This is an oral history of the Zombie War, with the Zed Heads, or Wold War Z. This book stands out from the rest, as a writer travels and interviews people from all over the world, different cultures, ages, occupation and opinions and asks them about the war before, during and after. He creates great imagery to make it seem real and you can only imagine, and be horrified at what you see. You see the human race as scared, brave, determined and broken and its these things that make you proud to be human.
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When is National Quesadilla Day Celebrated? This special day is always observed on September 25
Break out your quesadilla maker. Today is National Quesadilla Day, or Dia de la Quesadilla. On this September 25 holiday, we celebrate and enjoy a truly culinary treat. It’s hard to believe today, but quesadillas were largely unknown in many parts of the United States just a hundred (or less) years ago. The ancient Aztecs knew they had a good thing many centuries before Europeans stepped foot in the New World. Aztec tribes in Mexico were the first to make corn tortillas. It didn’t take them long to begin stuffing cheese and other things in between two of them. Today, almost all of us love this Mexican food staple and consume them often.
What’s for dinner tonight? Go Mexican or Tex-Mex. Make quesadillas for an appetizer, or your main course. There’s no wrong way to make them. So, bring out your quesadilla makers, and let’s eat! We just know quesadillas will have you dancing the Jarabe Tapatio, the national dance of Mexico. This dance is also called the “Mexican Hat Dance”.
We are certain you will have quesadillas today. They are popular on Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and many other Mexican holidays. But, people enjoy them all year long.
Did You Know? Quesadilla in English is translated to “little cheesy thing”.
Amaze your friends with your knowledge of these “cheesy little things”. Here are some facts they probably do not know:
- In Central Mexico, they contain shredded chicken, beef, pork, and other meats. And they do not contain cheese.
- Aztec cultures originally used it as a dessert.
- They are also a good source of calcium and fiber. However, for the diet conscious, they have a fair amount of carbs and fats.
- Quesadillas are on the menu at virtually every Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant, and many other restaurants.
- Mexico is the top producer of tortillas. The United States is second.
- The most common cheeses used are Monterrey Jack, Colby Jack, and cheddar. These cheeses have a high melting point.
- It is estimated that 1 in 3 Americans eat a quesadilla on average once a week.
- Corn tortillas are gluten-free.
- Flour tortillas have more calories, fat, and carbs.
History and Evolution of Quesadillas
Ancient Aztecs in Mexico first made corn tortillas in 500 B.C. They put pumpkin, zucchini, and other vegetables inside, and baked them in clay ovens. Over time, the Aztecs put meats between the tortillas. Many centuries later, quesadillas evolved from this ancient recipe. Then, flour tortillas were created, giving the option of using corn or wheat-based tortillas. Today, the basic quesadilla ingredients are grated cheese placed between two tortillas and then heated or baked. Like any good food item, two things happened. First, quesadillas became popular all over the world. Second, people began creating variations to the recipe, adding all sorts of ingredients inside or on top of them.
Have it your way! Today there are dozens, if not hundreds, of quesadilla recipes to try. Or you can create your own recipe. You can add an amazing number of items to the basic recipe. Some of the more popular items are a variety of cheeses, chicken, beef, pork or other meats, black beans, black olives, spinach, zucchini, pumpkin, tofu, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, green chilies, and other peppers.
How to Celebrate and Participate in National Quesadilla Day
Here are some of the many ways to enjoy National Quesadilla Day or Dia de la Quesadilla:
- Eat Quesadillas!
- Go to a Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant and order them as an appetizer or the main course of your meal.
- Make them at home. Add other ingredients and toppings in addition to cheese.
- Try adding an ingredient you’ve never used in quesadillas before.
- If you do not have a Quesadilla Maker, what are you waiting for? Buy one today.
Don’t hesitate to make a lot of quesadillas. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can have them for lunch the next day or as a nighttime snack.
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” – – Mark Twain
History and Origin of National Quesadilla Day
In 2020, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. announced the creation of National Quesadilla Day or Dia de la Quesadilla. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, the company manufactures and markets authentic Mexican cheese and other Mexican foods.
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James Comer says some but not all federal farm subsidies should be reformed
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James Comer, the Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, said federal farm subsidies should be reformed — including a couple he has received for his farms.
“We can reduce farm subsidies and eliminate them all together and hopefully phase them out,” he said. (That part of the discussion begins at 3:05 of the video)
But he later said not all of the subsidy programs should be eliminated.
Comer’s farms in Monroe County and northern Tennessee have received $86,766 in federal subsidies between 1995 and 2010. That includes money for conservation, disaster and commodity subsidies, according to online records of the Environmental Working Group.
Find out which subsidies Comer said should continue and which ones should be eliminated starting at (4:40).
Comer also talked about his “urban agriculture” plan to encourage planting of community gardens in vacant lots or government property in neighborhoods in Louisville and Lexington, for instance. (Starting at 0:45 in the video)
“We’re going to come in and use the resources and the manpower of the Department of Agriculture to turn these vacant lots into community gardens to help poor, low-income people be able to grow their own food,” he said. “This provides healthy food and cheap food.”
But Comer said he is not in favor of government subsidizing freshly-grown food and taxing unhealthy junk food in order to encourage healthier eating habits. (2:05 of the video)
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mRNA is packaged with numerous proteins into a ribonucleoprotein particle (mRNP) at all stages of its life. In humans, there are tens of thousands of different mRNA sequences, and many hundreds of mRNA binding proteins. Each mRNP is a unique entity representing the functional form of an individual mRNA. To date, molecular understanding of mRNP structure, dynamics, and function remains obscure.
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Police seize millions in property of former Dominica trade envoy Alison-Madueke
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August 10, 2017 5:57 A.M
Former Nigerian oil minister and Dominica trade envoy Diezani Alison Madueke.
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As Alison Madueke awaits her October court date in London, authorities in Nigeria moved to seize property belonging to her worth tens of millions of dollars.
The once powerful former Nigerian oil minister and Dominica’s Trade and Investment Ambassador is said to have siphoned off hundreds of millions of dollars in Nigerian oil revenues and channeled the funds to her personal bank accounts or to business associates.
Diezani Alison-Madueke was Nigeria’s first female minister of petroleum resources and served under president Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 until March 2015.
In May of 2015 as the United Kingdom anti-corruption Police mounted a serious probe of the former oil minister she hastily arranged to purchase a diplomatic passport from Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica for an as yet undisclosed sum.
The passport was hand delivered to Madueke in May 2015 and in exchange she was named Dominica’s trade and investment ambassador. However the newly conferred diplomatic status did not prevent her arrest in October that same year by the British authorities acting on behalf of the Nigerian government.
Since she was not officially assigned to the United Kingdom she was unable to claim immunity from arrest. She was arrested on suspicion of theft and money laundering charges.
Madueke was dogged by a series of scandals throughout her tenure as oil minister. For instance she is widely believed to have been behind the sacking of the former central bank governor Lamido Sanusi after he claimed that the National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), for which Madueke was responsible, had failed to remit $20 billion to the Treasury.
In another case Madueke was accused of diverting some $153 million from the NNPC coffers and in yet another some 23 billion naira ($73 million) of NNPC money is alleged to have been used to influence the 2015 presidential election to keep Jonathan in power.
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In yet another case revealing the depth of her greed and stolen loot a judge in Abuja ordered the forfeiture of her $37.5 million luxury Lagos property, saying it was purchased with state funds.
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As the probe into her activities widen some within Dominica remain hopeful that it will be publicly revealed how much she paid the Skerrit regime in her failed bid to buy the protection offered by a diplomatic passport.

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The Rundown: The X-Men put their final plan into action and something the mutants do finally gets Nimrod’s attention.
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The Belle Sounds
Synth-pop quintet The Belle Sounds have been called “one of the best pop bands in Austin” (Austin American Statesman), “Best New Band” (Austin Chronicle) and have their own day named after them in their hometown of Austin, TX. Led by the husband-wife team of Noëlle Hampton and André Moran, they have been developing their evocative sound and each year the synchronicity between all five musicians shines through more and more. In 2020 they shifted gears from a more guitar heavy band to a synth-pop/alt-pop band with Hampton and longtime band member, Emily Shirley on synths and keys. Hampton also took on the role of producer, creating all of the musical parts, melody and lyrics for each song in highly detailed demos and then taking them to the studio to finesse with Moran. They released one song per month that year, making good use of the grant awarded to them by Black Fret by creating videos and new content. The momentum continued in 2021 with a brand new EP, All About Love. Their work garnered them a coveted spot on The Austin American Statesman’s Best of 2020 and Best of 2021 list, multiple spots on the KUTX Song Of The Day and a placement in the popular Netflix show, Outer Banks. In 2022 André took over the long established Cedar Creek Studio as head engineer/manager and they eventually began work on their newest EP, Four Fathoms Deep (out 6/30/23). It’s a lush and vibrant set of 6 songs, which includes their cover of the Talk Talk song, "Life’s What You Make It." They celebrated with a wonderfully successful show at Pershing in Austin, TX on July 8th with Sabrina Ellis (Sweet Spirit/A Giant Dog) on the bill as well.
The band has yielded incredible opportunities onstage too, playing some of Austin’s finest stages including ACL Moody Theater, 3Ten ACL Live, Cheer Up Charlies, Empire Control Room, One-2-One, Pershing Hall, Scholz’s Garden, Saxon Pub and more, including opening for Bruce Hornsby at Kirk Watson’s Pre-ACL Fest Under The Stars Benefit in Zilker Park in 2019.
All the accolades are due to an ever evolving sound, now rich with lush soundscapes intertwined with effervescent harmonies and poignant lyricism. All the textured guitar sounds and layered synths are anchored by a reverence for good old fashioned hooks, a trait they share in common with their influences, which range from harmony-driven bands like Fleetwood Mac to 80s icons like Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel, Blondie and more.
While the creative duties are the domain of songwriter/producer/lead singer Hampton and co producer/engineer/guitar player Moran, they are joined by longtime band members Emily Shirley (keys/vocals), Greg Hagen (bass/vocals) and newest member Danny Piccuirro (drums/samples).
Noëlle and André met at a club in their then-home of San Francisco and it was love at first sight. Their personal and artistic chemistry flowed abundantly, so playing together came naturally and they quickly landed song placements and slots opening for everyone from Wilco, Chris Isaak and Pat Benatar to the great Bob Dylan on top of being featured in the very first iTunes commercial along with Iggy Pop, Jeff Tweedy, Ziggy Marley and Aimee Mann.Though the duo had considerable success playing their own brand of Americana both in California and their adopted hometown of Austin, where they moved in the early 2000s, Hampton yearned to create music inspired by her 70s/80s pop leanings and so The Belle Sounds was born in 2013. The band released an eponymous first album, then the EP Black Stone, followed by 2018’s The Sea Within. The recent releases are introspective journeys through Hampton’s inner psyche. “The difference between our woes and other professions is that we get to write our anger, sadness, love, fear and everything else into song. It's the best therapy ever.” Praise for the group’s new sound began to roll in, including admiration for their “brilliant atmospheric guitar soundscapes” (Austin American Statesman) and “soaring synths and vocal harmonies” (Glide Magazine).
Instead of taking a breather during the pandemic, Hampton dove deep into creating music, culminating in the release of 12 singles, compiled into a Bandcamp album titled, Stay Alive- The 2020 Singles. She took advantage of the extra time and isolation the lockdown provided to work on her production skills which led to the band’s more current glossy alt pop sound. Tapping into André’s years of engineering and production experience, the couple fine tuned each track, showing once again what great chemistry can do. Multiple videos followed, including the stunning animation/live concept video collaboration with local musician/visual artist Seela Misra for their single, “NOW YOU SEE ME” and a dazzling roller skating collaboration with Sarah Haywood for the “ALL ABOUT LOVE” video. They collaborated again in 2022 with Seela for a beautiful animated video for “UNSPOKEN.”
With a history rich with accomplishments and growth under their belts, the band looks forward to 2023 and beyond, as they continue to develop their evocative sound and get back into live shows. Four Fathoms Deep is released 6/30/23 and they have new material that will be released in single format following the EP.
FOUR FATHOMS DEEP:
"The shorthand is that Belle Sounds is Austin’s Fleetwood Mac, built around two very talented women singer-songwriters plus an inventive guitarist and studio wizard. But that doesn’t really explain the singular sound they’ve carved out as a top-notch synth-pop band in a town better-known for Americana and blues. The five originals here are written by Noelle Hampton, who also produced the EP, with support from keyboardist/backing vocalist Emily Shirley, guitarist/keyboardist André Moran, and the rhythm section of bassist Gregory Hagen and drummer Danny Piccuirro. A closing cover of Talk Talk’s “Life’s What You Make It” pales in comparison to Hampton’s own compositions, which underscores how compelling her songwriting is. Though they’ve been putting out records for a decade, they’re mostly unknown outside Austin. But if they keep making music as good as Four Fathoms Deep, that really needs to change.
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"It's beautiful, just beautiful." (Kevin Conner/Sun Radio 100.1)
"Hampton and husband/creative partner André Moran knew an evolution was brewing in the band’s style. And since Hampton took on the role of producer, it’s expanded further into a synth-pop realm that compliments the band’s shimmering melodies. The new EP Four Fathoms Deep is the latest to show off the exploration of electronic layers with a vibrant ‘80s-inspired palate of synth-and-hook pop." (Laurie Gallardo/KUTX 98.9)
"It's my favorite new album this year" (Johnny Goudie/How Did I Get Here Podcast)
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"It’s been a surprisingly short amount of time since singer Noëlle Hampton and guitarist André Moran first met in San Francisco, became partners in marriage and songwriting, and moved to Austin as The Belle Sounds. And it’s just as impressive that in the five years since then they’ve become a treasured indie pop rock mainstay, to the point that the City of Austin has declared April 13th as “The Belle Sounds Day”.
Now equipped with some at-home digital production software and producer Danny Reisch (Shearwater, David Ramirez, Erika Wennerstrom), The Belle Sounds are venturing further into the pop realm, while still retaining the vivid soundscapes and infectious harmonies that made us fall in love with them in the first place."
- Jack Anderson- KUTX
THE SEA WITHIN:
"Centered around singer-songwriter Noelle Hampton and guitarist Andre Moran, the Belle Sounds have become one of Austin’s best pop bands since forming five years ago. “The Sea Within” has been a long time coming: Their last release was a 2014 EP that followed 2013’s self-titled debut. Working with producer David Boyle at his Church House Studio in East Austin, the band recorded 11 original songs that reach back to the classic sounds of 1970s FM radio, an approach that stands out today precisely because they’re not trying to board the indie bandwagon. The album’s title comes from the mesmerizing track “Innsaei,” an Icelandic word that translates to “the sea within” but connotes a deeper, zen-like sense of intuition and empathy. This is a very well-constructed and sequenced record: Five tracks build up, and then down, from “Legend of the Silver Moon,” a masterful eight-minute centerpiece that luxuriates in Moran’s brilliant atmospheric guitar soundscapes. Throughout, contributions from keyboardists Boyle and Emily Shirley, bassists John Michael Schoepf and Kris Nelson, drummer Evan Hutchings and cellist Brian Standefer make “The Sea Within” sound very much like a band record, not simply a duo project." - Peter Blackstock (Austin 360) 7/19/18
“ Absolutely fantastic! It’s fucking awesome-super dreamy!” Johnny Goudie (musician/songwriter/How Did I Get Here podcaster)
“Excellent record! Every song is good. A superior recording. Everything on this record is just placed perfectly.” Tom Tranchilla (musician/songwriter/DJ on KPFT Houston)
“Austin’s The Belle Sounds are back with a new gripping album that weaves together everything from overcoming some of the weaker points of the human condition, and the struggle to take on others.” - KUTX (Austin, TX)
The soaring synth and vocal harmonies for the chorus definitely give the song a Fleetwood Mac vibe, but The Belle Sounds take things in their own direction as they craft their own dark and jagged pop sound.
- Glide Magazine 6/6/18
“KUTX is proud to premiere their latest music video “Like A Villain,” a stunning, all-visual vignette and an absolute playground of textures to evoke the duality of anxiety-driven suffocation and the strength found from putting that baby in the corner.” - KUTX (Austin,TX)
"Needless to say, The Belle Sounds are a group well worth knowing – especially as they gear up to release their highly anticipated sophomore album. The Sea Within is, as its name suggests, a provocative exploration of internal turbulence full of introspection and emotion. Finely balancing darkness and light, “Like a Villain” exemplifies the band’s depth with an intimate portrayal of anxiety and inner strife.
Hampton’s incredibly moving words speak volumes to the intensity that is “Like a Villain”: The band set out to make a statement with this video, and they ended up with a true work of art. “Like a Villain” explores some of our darkest personal spaces, unearthing our innate fragility and emotional extremes. It’s a think-piece, a conversation-starter, and a defining moment for an emerging rock band as they prepare to burst out of Austin." - Mitch Most (Atwood Magazine)
It’s tempting to draw parallels between Belle Sounds and Fleetwood Mac, given the triple-threat interplay between band leader Noelle Hampton, masterfully atmospheric guitarist Andre Moran and keyboardist-vocalist Emily Shirley. They play sophisticated pop originals and have a great rapport with the audience."
- Peter Blackstock - Austin360
"Helmed by superb songstress Noëlle Hampton, The Belle Sounds navigate the difficult divide between seductive folk pop and the sterling accessibility that successfully prevents them from ever becoming too self-absorbed."
- Lee Zimmerman/No Depression


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1. Andamanese (India)
The Andamanese live on the Andaman Island and also called pygmies because of their short stature, the men are average of 4ft 11 inch tall and the women have extreme accumulation of fat in the buttock. Record shows that many groups of the Andamanese are threatened by land occupations, tourists, diseases eat all. Today only four to five hundred Andamanese are said to be left.
2. Kalash (Pakistan)
They claim to be descendants of Alexander the Great’s army which seems confirmed by DNA tests conducted on them, they live in the Pakistani mountains and have blonde hair and blue eyes. Their women are allowed more freedom, wine is a common drink and their cloths are brightly colorful. They believe in the existence of more than one god and even have their own traditional folklore. In recent research, only four to six thousand Kalash people are alive.
3. The People Of Takuu Atoll (Polynesia)
The people of Takuu Atoll are known to spend most of their time singing and dancing happily without any contact from their outside world mainly because they are very much protective of their own cultures and norms. Unfortunately their sources of fresh water have become contaminated by sea water that results to their depopulation of their traits, the people of Takuu Atoll are likely hoping to relocate permanently in other to avoid extinction.
4. The Spinifex (Australia)
The Spinifexs (PilaNguru) are the indigenous inhabitants of Great Victoria Desert. The desert is climaticaly useless from every aspect of activities except for a nuclear testing experiment. In 1950s a nuclear testing experiment by a government initiate wide spread relocation of Spinifex which made many of the tribe members not to return to their ancestors land. Reports shows that there is no evidence to prove where the tribe are residing now. With Spinifex most populated group comprising of not more than 250 members, the continuity of this group in the future is worthless.
5. Dukha (Mongolia)
The Dukhan tribes Lives in cold mountainous region and worship the snow forest, they rely firmly on reindeer’s of transportation, meat, milk and cheese to their customers. These set of people are well known to be friendly toward tourist and foreigners. It has been observe that only 300 Mongolian still exist with their traditional norms and culture rapidly deteriorating. Research shows that excessive hunting, gold mining and embracement of modern technology will in time cease their existence.
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6. El Molo (Kenya)
The El Molo are long time known tribe with their small population in size,they reside on the remote shores of Lake Turkana and faced with random unending threats of extinction, the El Mologroups are currently in a state of great danger because they solely depend on the lake for their survival which is increasingly becoming contaminated. Another major challenge they are facing is competing with rival groups makes them go to war and mostly die. The El Molo tribe is not expected to last long of their size and challenges.
7. Cahuilla (America)
Cahuilla groups Lives near the Coachella Valley in the Southern California of America, they are said to have settled in many years ago during the time when the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla still exist, the Cahuilla people have managed to survive diseases, persecutions by rivals and loss of their language. It was reviewed that 3000 of them are left in the recent census. Many attempt are being made to keep their traditional alive by passing them to their younger generating but still yet all the effort is of no count and the tribe seems to perish any moment of time.
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8. Kayapo (Brazil)
The Kayapo tribe consists of 44 villages living along the Xingu River which is the reason they are called Mebengokre (people of the big water). Their major occupation is farming and body painting but unfortunately they won’t remain as a group any longer because Construction of the enormous Belo Monte Dam is almost over which will cover over 668 square kilometres of their areas and damage the natural habitation of the Kayapo people which will cease their existence as a tribe.
9. Piraha (Brazil)
The Piraha’s are get-together hunters that form a tribe, the tribe lives on the banks of the Maici River, they have practically rejected every aspects of the modern civilization in other to maintain their norms and culture. The Piraha natives have a unique language that is included of no word for number or color. With their recent population known as 420 members with no leader or representative only time can prescribe how long they can survive.
10. Batak (Philippines)
The Batak’s reside on Palawan Island, they are said to have left Africa many thousand years ago to settle in Philippines and live deep inside the forest while farming, hunting and gathering. The Bataks are small in size and known for their very scanty cloths,over the years their land have being seized and diseases have find it ways into this ancient tribe that has resulted in decimating their population. With their population decreasing between 300-500 members the tribe will soon go extinct comparing their reproduction rate.

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Photo Gallery: HSGT: Eastvale Roosevelt 63, Santa Monica 42
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – It took 15 games until Eastvale Roosevelt
boys basketball coach Romone Neal had all of the pieces to the
puzzle. Neal hopes it won’t take quite as long before the picture
begins to take shape.
Behind balanced scoring and superb team defense, the Mustangs
knocked off Santa Monica, 63-42, on Monday in the Martin Luther
King Jr. “I Have a Dream Classic” showcase at Rancho Cucamonga Los
“We still haven’t played our best basketball yet,” Neal said.
“Hopefully it’s just a matter of time. We have everybody healthy
now, so we’re ready to go.”
Roosevelt (11-4) welcomed senior forward and captain Udun Oskue
back to the lineup for Monday’s game. Oskue, who had seven points
and 11 rebounds, missed the previous six games with a fractured
bone in his arm.
“It felt really good to be back out there,” Oskue said. “I was
just trying to get back into the flow, but I think I was forcing
things a bit.”
“He’s our best all-around player, so it was great having him on
the floor again,” junior Kendall Brown added.
Brown was one of the players who stepped up while Oskue was
injured. Brown provided a spark again Monday, knocking down two
three-pointers in the first quarter to help the Mustangs take a
Roosevelt established the inside game, too, as 6-foot-8 senior
Shannon Fowler had two easy baskets early.
“We definitely have a solid inside-outside thing going,” said
Brown, who finished with 15 points. “We want to establish the big
guys right away. When they start to get double-teamed, it opens
things for the shooters.”
Roosevelt led by 10 at halftime, but Santa Monica (6-11) twice
closed the gap to three in the third quarter. The Vikings were
unable to sustain the momentum, as they made only 1 of 13 shots in
the fourth quarter.
“We’re a blue-collar team and we did what we wanted
defensively,” Neal said.
Neal, however, was not happy with the 17 turnovers committed by
“We need to clean some of that up or Thursday could be a very
long night,” he said, referring to the Mustangs’ Big VIII League
showdown against Corona Centennial.
Santa Monica sophomore Jordan Mathews, a transfer from Riverside
North, scored a team-high 10 points but made only 1 of 13
Reach Eric-Paul Johnson at 951-368-9530 or ejohnson@PE.com


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Got7 Members Recovered from Swine Flu Over the Lunar New Year Holiday
After struggling with swine flu, the Got7 members revealed that they′re all okay now.
On February 4, Got7 appeared as guests on SBS′ Power Time, where the members said, "Our swine flu is okay now. We′ve recovered completely."
DJ Choi Hwa Jung mentioned that JB, Youngjae, and Jr. suffered from swine flu and asked the members how they were.
The members replied that they′ve recovered completely, adding, "The Lunar New Year came when we were sick, so our parents took care of us with lots of food to eat."
The members then shouted out that their favorite Lunar New Year food were eel, pork ribs, and other food, while Bam Bam said, "I didn′t get dduk gook (ricecake soup) so I want some.
Choi Hwa Jung immediately replied, "Nuna will cook you some," making everyone laugh.
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Hello! My name is Dana and I am currently living in NYC. Originally, I am from Philadelphia and, until living here, have been traveling and working in hospitality. I have done several vintages making wine in California, New Zealand and Australia, and currently work in a lovely restaurant in the Upper East Side and am back in graduate school for Psychology at NYU. I would love to meet people who can enjoy a night out and a night in as I'm a bit obsessed with cooking and hope to learn some new tricks! I also enjoy a good bike ride, reading on the beach, lots of dancing and chats, in general. Morning coffee ranks pretty high on the list and any information on local markets would be much appreciated! Looking forward to meeting anyone and everyone who can help make my upcoming travel a great memory!

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Tomblyn, M., Chiller, T., Einsele, H., Gress, R., Sepkowitz, K., Storek, J., . . . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Guidelines for preventing infectious complications among hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients: a global perspective. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 15, 1143–1238.doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2009.06.019
To update previously published guidelines from 2000 for the prevention of infection in patients receiving any type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Patients analyzed were adults and pediatric populations receiving allogeneic or autologous HSCT.
The resource was presented as an evidence-based guideline. An international group of experts from identified professional organizations reviewed and graded evidence and developed recommendations.
The volume and highly specific process were not discussed.
Recommendations were made, and possible opportunistic infections at pre-engraftment, post-engraftment, and late phases of HSCT were identified. Recommendations included
Timing and appropriate individuals for various immunizations are important considerations, and it is recommended that users of this information refer to the full report. Overall, use of live vaccines is contraindicated for these patients; vaccination is contraindicated in those with chronic graft-versus-host disease or when patients are still immunosuppressed.
Some recommendations were based on expert opinion due to lack of research evidence in the area.
Specific interventions for prevention of infection among HSCT recipients is a complex field, and healthcare providers who work with these patients need to be aware of current knowledge. Evidence in this area continues to evolve as HSCT techniques change and further evidence is gained regarding the immediate and long-term effects of HSCT.


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Wednesday, September 05, 2007
after much chat about music this weekend - and i am going to post my rants and raves about bumbershoot soon - i came to realize i have not been too inspired as of late. it got me to thinking about music that does knock me out every single listen without any pause or thought. almost a month ago i posted a tribute to nusrat fateh ali khan and now i am going rave about someone i never saw perform live. i have maybe two or three regrets about not seeing a performer or band - one of them is without a doubt and probably the biggest slip up i have made seeing tons of music, the mighty FELA KUTI. and i was recently listening to his "mr. follow follow" lp and it was just freaking me out. so insane, so inspiring and so god damned beautiful. i think everybody should listen to fela - - - so, here is fela's zombie lp for your flavor.
he played the olympic auditorium in the mid-eighties when this dofus missed him...uh, twice i believe. what was i thinking? or, what was i doing that made this glaring omission? either too much weed then or just too much which has me forgetting but let's not have regrets, let's listen and get off our asses!
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Bystander comes to aid of Putnam store clerk, stabbing, killing would-be robber armed with box cutter
A witness came to the aid of a store clerk during a robbery attempt at a Fruitland Kangaroo station and killed the suspect early Friday.
Jeffery Charles Lohman walked into the store at 1140 County Road 309 with a box cutter and demanded money from the cashier, according to Putnam County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Hancel Woods. While he was trying to rob from the clerk, a bystander fought and stabbed the suspect with a pocket knife. By the time Sheriff's Office deputies arrived, Lohman had died.
The 42-year-old had a string of arrests in Putnam County back to 1993. He had previously been charged with fraud, battery, not paying child support, grand theft auto and forgery, among other charges.
Authorities are still investigating the case and did not release the other man's name.
Andrew Pantazi: (904) 359-4310


January 14, 2021
“China” saw the first COVID-19 deaths in nine months after the outbreak in eight provinces, with 124 new cases in the country, the highest level since March 20.
China Report of deaths from diseaseCOVID-19 The first in 9 months, while the new outbreak spread to different regions. In more and more countries Before entering the Chinese New Year
The Hebei Provincial Health Committee stated that The death toll was a woman who showed signs of COVID-19. After China has not found any death since April last year. As a result of efforts to block outbreaks in bulk.
While today China metInfected person124 new nationals, the highest level since March Last year, 81 of them were in Hebei Province. The epicenter is the latest cluster of outbreaks, while another 43 cases were found in northeastern China‘s Heilongjiang province.
The official stated that forOutbreakThe last time covering eight provinces was the biggest challenge yet for China. After the first outbreak in Wuhan This outbreak was found to have long-lasting transmission and a higher chance of infection. The high-risk groups are elderly and rural patients.
While a team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived in Wuhan today. To investigate the origin of the virus in the country after China has been criticized by health agencies and other countries for lack of transparency in tracing the origin of the virus.
Investigating the origin of the COVID-19 virus It will be jointly conducted by Chinese scientists and a team of WHO experts. These specialists will spend a month in Wuhan. This includes a two-week detention period.


At 79, Chris McNair had become a pillar of the community - a man who lost his daughter in a civil rights-era bombing and then went on to become a success in business and politics.
Now, in what should be a time of serving as an elder statesman, he faces a new challenge - an indictment accusing him of taking more than $350,000 in bribes from contractors while serving on the Jefferson County Commission.
"My heart is broken," said Larry Langford, current president of the County Commission. "I hope this is all proven to be untrue."
U.S. Attorney Alice Martin announced the indictment of McNair and others Wednesday in a long-running federal investigation of Jefferson County's $3 billion sewer improvement program.
McNair pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges.


text: As of May 4th, larger gatherings will be limited to 50 people, instead of 20, and service providers, such as hair salons and dentists, will be able to open their doors again. Elementary schools and preschools will return to normal. All organized sports activities for children 16 years and younger will return to normal, but competitions will be without spectators. Sports activities for older than 16 years will be with some restrictions. High schools and universities will reopen with certain limitations. The decision is based on the recommendations of the Chief Epidemiologist.


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The N100 billion Sukuk, a non-interest bond that is being issued by the federal government is another opportunity for investors to earn returns and contribute to the infrastructure development of the country, writes Goddy Egene
Since the fall in price of crude oil, the revenue of the federal government has been affected significantly given that oil was a major source of government funds. As a result of the decline in revenue, the government has been contending with the challenge of financing its budget deficit. And the onus for the efficient management of governmentâ€™s debt and sourcing for funds to finance budget deficits rests on the Debt Management Office (DMO).
However, the agency, under the management of Dr. Abraham Nwankwo, has been using innovative strategies to raise funds to successfully fund the budget deficits over the years. While DMO has been raising funds through bonds both on the domestic and international markets, the agency is now accessing the local market for N100 billion through Sukuk. This is the first time the federal government is taking this option to raise funds and it has been seen as another innovation from the DMO. It will open on June 28, 2017.
Sukuk is an Islamic bond, structured in such a way as to generate returns to investors without infringing Islamic law that prohibits riba or interest. Sukuk is said to be â€˜Shariah compliantâ€™ because it eliminates the interest elements that are associated with a conventional bond.
Analysts have said that the Sukuk is yet another debt offering from Nigeria, who has been looking for all possible ways of funding her deficit budget and triggering the revival of its economy.
Understanding the N100bn Sukuk Issue
The DMO last week said the Sukuk, which is the first for the country, is a 7-year tenor debt instrument and will go on sale from June 28, 2017, for three days via book building. It will be traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the FMDQ Securities Exchange OTC platform. The bond will target retail and institutional investors and First Bank and Islamic wealth manager Lotus Capital will act as managers for the sale. Minimum subscription amount is N10,000.00 with multiples of N1,000.00 thereafter.
According to DMO, as part of its Strategic Plan, 2013-2017, it has the objective of developing alternative sources of raising finance for development and attracting a wider pool of investors. â€œOne of these is the issuance of a sovereign non-interest financing products (Sukuk) in the domestic debt market would not only serve as an alternative source of financing for the government, it would facilitate the mobilisation of idle funds and more efficient allocation of scare resources within the economy.
The introduction of Sukuk is not only seen as a means of raising investible capital for the government and promotion of greater financial inclusion but as a part of the plan to fast track the development of infrastructure and engage in purposeful and project-tied capital raising,â€ DMO said.
On the benefits to investors, they will earn rentals/profits income will be paid half-yearly directly into Sukuk holderâ€™s account. The bond is also a good investment opportunity towards retirement and future projects.
According to some market operators, the Sukuk is a good move that portrays DMO as giving investment opportunities to all Nigerians irrespective of the religion. While it is said that other bonds issued by the government, have been mostly patronised non-Muslims who, the Sukuk will cater for the interest of Muslims.
It is believed that with this move by the government, the country is seeking to utilise its large Muslim population to garner capital to fund part of the deficit in the recently signed 2017 budget. Nigeria is home to the largest Muslim population in the sub-Saharan Africa, with also one of Africaâ€™s fastest-growing corporate banking sector and consumer population.
Booming Sukuk Market
The likely success of the N100 billion Sukuk may not be an issue considering the huge booming international market for the product. Besides, Osun State, which issued N10 billion Sukuk in 2013 had a successful outing as it was 120 per cent subscribed. Historically, the first Sukuk, worth RM125 million, was issued in 1990 by Shell MDS in Malaysia. The market experienced rapid growth culminating in the first issuance of Sukuk in the international markets when the Central Bank of Bahrain issued the first US-dollar denominated Sukuk worth $100 million.
Currently, Sukuk issuances across the globe stand at about $120 billion, up from just $15 billion in 2008. In June 2014, the United Kingdom became the first country outside of the Islamic world to issue a sovereign Sukuk, highlighting the growing importance of this innovative financial instrument across the world. In that debut issuance, the UK government raised Â£200 million to build residential buildings. Other countries outside the Islamic world that have issued Sukuk over the last two years include Hong Kong, Senegal, South Africa and Luxemburg. The five largest Islamic finance markets in the world â€“ Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar â€“ continue to account for over 90 per cent of global Sukuk issuances.
By the end of 2015, total assets under management in the global Islamic finance industry surpassed $2.5 trillion as more and more investors continue allocating their funds to Shariah compliant instruments across the globe. There is therefore a huge, unmet demand for Sukuk issuances from high-potential economies like Nigeria, especially in view of the fact that similar issues by peer countries were oversubscribed.
SEC, DMO Collaboration
The issuance of the first sovereign Sukuk is a result of collaborative efforts of DMO and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Before now, Nwankwo and the DG of SEC, Mounir Gwarzo had pledged to partner to ensure a deeper bond market including non-interest products such as Sukuk.
For instance, Nwankwo stressed the importance of non-interest products, explaining that a sovereign Sukuk issuance had been part of the institutionâ€™s strategic plan designed four years ago.
He had therefore solicited support from the SEC, especially in the area of capacity building in order to realise the goal of issuing Nigeriaâ€™s first sovereign sukukthis year.
On his part, Gwarzo assured the DMO of the commissionâ€™s continued support, while pledging to take measures that would help enhance the capacity of relevant staff of the DMO.
He said: â€œWithin the context of continued decline in the prices of crude oil in the international markets, attendant drop in both foreign exchange and government revenues as well as fragility of growth from major emerging markets like China, the need for alternative sources of capital to finance infrastructure becomes increasingly more compelling. Both government agencies therefore agreed on the urgent need to begin mobilising capital in order to address the nationâ€™s investment needs. Particularly, issuing a sovereign Sukuk will attract significant amounts of affordable capital from the Gulf countries and other established Islamic markets around the world into Nigeria.â€
As Nwankwo Quits DMO
Nwankwo, who became DG of DMO in 2007, will be leaving office at the end of June and the Sukuk issuance is seen as his parting gift. However, he would be remembered for many achievements the agency recorded during his tenure.
Given his solid academic background and position as one of the pioneer management staff of DMO, Nwankwo led the charge in the transformation of the capital market and played a pivotal role in the repositioning, strengthening and resuscitation of the FGN Bond market.
The DMO formulated a National Debt Management Framework (NDMF), 2008-2012, a review of same and publication of the revised (2nd) NDMF, 2013-2017 which incorporated debt management policies and guidelines. The agency has ensured regular and timely servicing of governmentâ€™s debt has ontinued to conduct an annual Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and has successfully prepared a Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS), 2012-2015 which is being implemented.
One of the major objectives of MTDS is to achieve optimal composition of external and domestic debt structure and to ensure low cost of government debt consistent with a prudent level of risk.
DMO has consistently promoted policies to encourage the creation of opportunities for private sector access to long term capital in both domestic and international capital markets in order to sustain and expand their businesses.
Determined to facilitate access to the international capital market for Nigerian corporate players, DMO issued $500 million Sovereign Eurobond in 2011. This was followed with $1 billion dual-tranche Eurobonds in July 2013, thus creating benchmarks for corporate borrowers. In 2014, DMO issued FGN Bonds in Global Depository Note (GDN) format for the first time aimed at diversifying the investor base and attract foreign investors to the domestic securities Market.
Besides, DMO developed a template for the establishment of Debt Management Departments (DMDs) which include outline of the legal institutional human resource framework. All the 36 states including the federal capital territory (FCT) have established DMDs) in conjunction with the agency.
Also DMO assisted in the managing and restructuring of the debt of cash strapped states in the country as a result of their failure to meet their financial obligations. Following the announcement of a bailout package for the states by President Muhammadu Buhari, 22 states applied to DMO for their debts to be re-structured into Federal Government of Nigeria Bonds. The agency successfully concluded the restructuring of N322.788 billion short term commercial bank debts of 11 states out of the 22 states to long term domestic bond at 14.83 percent yield in 20 years.
Just recently, DMO introduced the FGN Savings Bond targeted at retail investors and now the Sukuk. It is a consensus among analysts that whoever will succeed Nwankwo needs to work to sustain and improve on DMOâ€™s achievements under his leadership.

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Kamelia Sunny Beach apartment is located next to Action Aquapark, Aqua Paradise and Old Nessebar. The on-site comforts include free private parking and a terrace.
Djanny, Corner Bar and Sunny beach Central Beach are within a 5-minute walk. A 5-minute drive will take guests to Sveti Vlas. The bistro Lapa Lapa is 5 minutes’ walk away.
A kitchenette is provided.
5 km to Bourgas airport.

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