On December 3, Yerevan hosted Junior Eurovision 2011, with Candy from Georgia winning the song contest.
Almost everybody discussed the contest with certain percentage of people doubting Armenia’s abilities to host an event of such a scale, majority being pessimistic.
Despite this, the show was held.
Foreign journalists, tourists that attended the contest admired both the country and the event.
“I am extremely happy as everything went perfectly well as planned,” Executive Supervisor of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.
“Armenians are a great bunch of people and even the youngest kids speak fluent English! They are honest and very hospitable. Armenian TV did its absolute best and the show was an almost sell out on the Jury Final and a complete sell out of the Final. Everyone from the international media loved it here,” journalist Juergen Boernig (Netherlands) said.
Despite this, many Armenians are still displeased claiming the contest was not interesting enough and contenders performed badly. However, stages of previous Junior Eurovision contests were not better, even given the fact that new concert complexes were built in many countries including Belarus.
Among the many benefits Junior Eurovision brought Armenia is enabling many Europeans to familiarize themselves with the county and people. Many enjoyed the show; foreign journalists expressed hope to visit the country again.
Armenia gained a huge experience in organizing such large-scale events proving that it is able to host international contests of this type.


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Kathy Hughes Anderson, Atherton's former town arborist who was stabbed to death in her Menlo Park home in December, will be honored by the town in conjunction with its Arbor Day celebration on Thursday, April 18.
Town officials and Atherton's Tree Committee will plant three trees in Holbrook-Palmer Park in Hughes Anderson's honor after an hourlong memorial service for Hughes Anderson. The town will plant a valley oak tree, because Hughes Anderson loved oaks, and two native toyons, Sally Bentz, town arborist and park manager, said in an email.
The service, which begins at 9:30 a.m. in the park, will include speakers including Valerie Gardner, a longtime friend of Hughes Anderson and a member of Atherton's Environmental Programs Committee, Bentz said.
Theresa DellaSanta, Atherton's deputy city manager and city clerk, said the tree planting is a fitting way to honor Hughes Anderson, who was active in helping designate Arbor Day in Atherton and in convincing the City Council to support efforts to protect trees for future generations.
"Kathy worked diligently in meeting the standards required to get the Town certified as a Tree City each year," DellaSanta said in an email.
Atherton Mayor Bill Widmer noted that planting trees goes "right to the heart" of Hughes Anderson's desire to make Atherton a "Tree City." The Arbor Day Foundation awards "Tree City USA" status to towns that maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrate Arbor Day.
"The tree will grow and be a permanent part of our park and will be a fitting memorial to Kathy," Widmer said in an email. "If she were to be asked what sort of memorial would be right for her this would be at the top of the list ... Her work on the Heritage Tree Ordinance, which protects our trees, is also a living memorial to her work here."
Menlo Park police found Hughes Anderson's body in her Valparaiso Avenue home on Dec. 12. Francis Wolke, a 26-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder. His arraignment is scheduled for May 9.
Atherton also held a memorial service in January for Hughes Anderson, who worked as town arborist for 22 years before retiring in 2011.
After the memorial service, town officials and volunteers will plant trees around the park to celebrate Arbor Day from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The memorial and tree plantings are open to the public. Attendees can meet at the North Meadow parking lot at 150 Watkins Ave. Refreshments will be provided.
In lieu of gifts, people are encouraged to plant a tree in Hughes Anderson's honor by donating to a special memorial fund here.
For more information, go here.
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported Wolke is 36. He is 26.

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Most hoteliers that participated in a survey put out by Deloitte believe that Malta and the rest of the world will achieve tourism normality by 2023.
A significant portion of hoteliers (17%) predict that pre-COVID-19 business levels will be achieved in 2024 or later.
In a bid to better identify what the post-COVID-19 tourism recovery process might look like, Deloitte looked into how the tourism industry was affected by major global events in the past.
- The 2003 SARS epidemic saw a 15% decline in tourism. Although this is a relatively minor decline when compared to the COVID-19 pandemic, it still took around five months for the tourism industry to recover.
- The 9/11 attacks saw a global drop of 15% in tourism. Following this event, normality in this sector was achieved after around 12 months. Due to the fact that this particular event was directly associated with travel, recovery time was longer. The aftermath of such attacks also stand to show how anxiety and fear of travel play a key factor in determining how long tourism will take to recover.
- The 2010 Global Economy Crisis led to a 10% decrease in tourism numbers, and the process of recovery took around 10 months.
These results serve to show that recovery periods in general – but the COVID-19 recovery period in particular – are not fast processes.
Furthermore, travel anxiety tends to slow down the recovery process far more than economic problems; hence why outbreaks and pandemics affect the tourism industry far worse than economic crises.
Find the full article here: https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/travel/most-hoteliers-believe-malta-will-have-achieved-tourism-normality-by-2023/How will the new measures affect hotel guests?
As of tomorrow, people can start staying in Malta’s hotels under the new Covid-19 relaxed measures.
Malta is starting to rebuild its tourism industry step by step starting with the reopening of certain establishments. While the airport remains closed and tourism numbers will take long to recover, locals can begin to enjoy the island’s hotels and the amenities it has to offer.
The most interesting and crucial points from the 73-page document can be found hereunder:
1. How will this affect the reception or lobby area?
Receptionists will have to wear either a facemask or a visor and will stand behind a perspex barrier. The lobby will also be equipped with alcohol dispensers and disinfectant wipes which will also be provided for your luggage as you enter.
2. How can the room be paid for?
The document indicates that contactless payment methods will be made available to avoid any unnecessary contact.
3. Can the spa or indoor pool be used?
No indoor spas or pools are to be operated.
4. What about outdoor pools?
You can make use of a hotel’s outdoor pool but you can’t crowd in common areas and you’re only allowed one person per sunbed. Changing rooms will also be disinfected every hour and limited to a maximum of four people at a time.
5. Will room service be available?
Yes, room service will still be provided but with disposable condiments and single-use items. Also, instead of signing, a room service bill will be brought straight to your room.
6. What about hotel restaurants?
The same protocols apply to hotel restaurants as they do other restaurants including the prohibition of buffets.
7. Will elevator use be restricted?
A distance of two meters has to be kept between you and others in an elevator. If that cannot be enforced then only one person can use an elevator at a time.
8. How will check out function?
Guests are required to drop off their room keys at a ‘Central Key Card Deposit Box’ made available in every hotel lobby. Keys will be collected and disinfected for reuse.
The Westin Dragonara Resort has undergone upgrades over the last few months and is proud to announce that as of end of June they will offer a total guestroom inventory of 412 Bedrooms and Suites, along with a newly refurbished Hotel Lobby and Quadro Restaurant.
They also have a brand new meeting room, Great Siege, which measures 61 square meters and seats up to 60 Delegates in Theatre Style.
We can’t wait to host our next group at The Westin!

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The suit, which the states are to announce on Tuesday, contends that the administration did not do a rigorous enough analysis of the environmental benefits of fuel economy regulations, as required by law, before issuing new rules last month for S.U.V.’s, pickup trucks and minivans. The suit will also claim that the government did not consider the impact of gasoline consumption on climate change when devising the new rules.
While the states have initiated a number of suits over Washington’s environmental policies, the new suit is the first to take aim at federal fuel economy regulations. With gasoline reaching $3 a gallon in many parts of the country, there has been a broad outcry for action but little consensus on what to do.
Senate Republicans have proposed a $100 rebate to help taxpayers pay gas bills, a proposal that has been met with criticism even from the right, while President Bush has asked for Congressional authority to revise mileage regulations for passenger cars. He already has the authority to do so for S.U.V.’s and other trucks.
California will be lead plaintiff in the suit, which also includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, as well as New York City and the District of Columbia. Many of the same states have teamed up in other environmental suits against the administration, though with mixed success; a recent suit against the Environmental Protection Agency over power plant emissions was dismissed.
"It’s disappointing when you see power exercised to benefit the auto industry rather than consumers or environmental challenges," said Bill Lockyer, the attorney general of California, discussing the Bush administration’s fuel economy rules.
The attorney general of Massachusetts, Thomas F. Reilly, said in a statement, "At a time when we are all facing a gas crisis, the Bush administration is pushing for fuel economy standards that appear to be authored by the oil and auto industries."


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Rovio Entertainment's newest iOS and Android game, Bad Piggies, plays nothing like Angry Birds. Instead of propelling our fine-feathered friends with a slingshot, players aid and abet those rascally pigs by building contraptions to ferry those diabolical swine from point A to point B while satisfying goals en route to the finish line. To that end, instant gratification goes right out the window in exchange for generous amounts of head scratching, as gamers figure out the best combination of parts to earn up to three gold stars per stage. It's a bit maddening, to say the least, which is why we hope to alleviate some stress with this Bad Piggies cheats and tips guide.
Know What All The Parts Do
Instead of presenting you with the game's available parts from the beginning, Rovio forces you to unlock them all by simply playing Bad Piggies. That said, you should have a basic understanding of what each part does, and how they all work in tandem. Here are several pieces you'll come across.
Wooden Crates: Excellent for balancing your vehicle while also giving pigs a place to sit.
*Note: You cannot set a vehicle in motion until a pig is inside.
Bottle Rockets: Propel your vehicle up, down, left or right, depending on how you position the nozzles.
Wheels: These get the ball rolling, so to speak.
Motor: Great for keeping a vehicle moving while maintaining momentum.
Balloons: Not only do they float upwards, but they also take piggies along for the ride.
TNT: Tap these dangerous boxes to create a powerful explosion that propels pigs in multiple directions.
Unused Parts...No Problem
You don't need to use all the parts to solve a puzzle, so don't get overly frustrated because, upon building your newest vehicle, there are a couple wheels remaining. There are multiple ways to succeed in Bad Piggies.
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Another special edition for the Red Devils.
The Ronnie Peterson Carrera will go under the hammer at Bonhams.
High-contrast Bamford style and part of the regular collection.
Retro blue and orange livery.
A blue and white collab between the watchmaker and blog.
"Compax" chronograph powered by a bona fide in-house movement.
A modern take on the "tropical" dial.
A tribute to the last of the Heuer family to run the company.
Five watches from the vintage Heuer chronograph thematic sale
A celebration of vintage Heuer timepieces owned by local collectors.

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Your email address will not be published. Especially when it comes straight out of the oven…..oh. Certainly, I wish I knew about this 28 years ago when I tried and miserably failed, to get my kids to eat hot cereal. Add yogurt, egg whites, lemon peel and vanilla; beat well. For added flavor, we love cinnamon and nutmeg but this will be just as delicious without any spices. We receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using our links. Baked Banana Nut Oatmeal Cups | Eating Well 3. You should know, everyone praised and liked it. So Yum! We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! Thank you! Posted March 1, 2019 In Breakfast, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Meal Prep. Stir in the flaxseed mixture and blend until smooth. Do you happen to have the nutritional information for this? 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats (oatmeal) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder. Opps, sorry Jeanine, I misspelled your name. Anyone love the blueberry lemon flavors as much as I do!? We loved it! Can’t eat bananas. **Monk fruit is a plant-derived, calorie free sweetener. It’s loaded with plant-based protein (that you can’t even taste), and it’s great for meal-prep. Press tops with sliced almonds. Thanks. One of my favorite recipes from the earlier days of the blog is our Baked Oatmeal. I think the hemp seeds could probably be omitted altogether, but I haven’t tried it that way so I can’t say how it would change the texture. Week. Everyone who tries it asks me to forward to them. Hoping my kiddos like it, too…. Or you can even make them the day of when you want to switch out your regular bowl of oats and still want something warm and hearty. Have you used frozen blueberries at all? What to substitute? We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I’ve been on an oatmeal kick lately..taking a break from my egg and avocado toast haha. Pinned. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. To make these lemon poppyseed baked oatmeal cups: This recipe for lemon baked oatmeal takes only 10 minutes to mix up and another 20 minutes to bake. xo. The leftovers keep well for about 3 days. You pour the milk over it as you eat. Can the hemp seeds be omitted without affecting the texture? Hi Susan, I haven’t made it with regular eggs but, yes, the mixture should equal 2 regular eggs. Thanks!! Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8x8-inch (or similar) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bananas in a single layer on the bottom of the coated baking dish. Added blueberries directly into the mix, along with some blackberries. This recipe looks super good. I’m having so much fun and feeling so much better. For years, I hesitated to make oatmeal because I didn’t like its mushy texture. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank you for this warm yummy goodness!!! Didn’t get to eat it while it was hot so I popped some in the microwave and added a splash of almond-cashew milk again. This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is a delicious brunch or breakfast! It sounds so good I want to try it. Allow to cool pan for 10 minutes before removing from tin. Week. Pin 124. Lack of it, however, does not take away any stars! Every. I might sub some in extra fruit. I’ll try it without the sugar. Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and bake 30 minutes or until oatmeal is set. These muffins call only for basic pantry ingredients. Perfect as a snack or to take on the go when you don’t have time to eat breakfast at the table. It's a spin-off of my popular Lemon & Fig Baked Oatmeal Cups, which have been… Added extra half banana because we loved it the last time. And the best part is that you won’t have to skip breakfast on those rushed mornings. Serves: 9. Site By, baked oatmeal cups, dairy free, lemon baked oatmeal, refined sugar free, (or use flax eggs for vegan) (For each flax egg - 1 tablespoon flax seed + 3 tablespoons water), *coconut oil will harden with any cold liquids - this is totally normal and will melt down once baked. I’ve fed it to so many people young and older and everyone loves it. If you try to reheat it, it’s best if you put it in the oven for a few minutes until the top gets crispy again. The Whole30 Guide – Prep & Shopping List. Bake at 350 F for 17-23 minutes, or until set. Thanks so much for quick reply. Feel free to swap or add additional honey, coconut sugar, date puree, or your favorite low-carb sweetener instead. Thank you! Add the honey, lemon juice and zest, vanilla, baking powder and salt; whisk well. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. If you or your guests are gluten-free, be sure to seek out certified gluten-free oats. Does your flax quantity translate to 2 eggs? In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger baking powder, salt, and blueberries. Makes my day – thank you for sharing! Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Hi Marlene, I’m not sure if it might be too dry without it? I adore her blog as well as this variation on her baked oatmeal! This looks like a great treat for mom on Mother’s Day! Hi, I love this recipe with berries and bananas. Hi Rachel, I think honey would work – I haven’t tried it but I often swap maple and honey interchangeably. Pour into prepared baking pan. Can you make this the night before and then bake in the morning ? I think this should be the main course with fruit and veggies scattered about as well. You can use any nuts or fruit you have on hand. Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared pan, top with oats and brown sugar, and bake 30 minutes or until oatmeal is set. For added flavor, we love cinnamon and nutmeg but this will be just as delicious without any spices. This is our family’s favorite recipe for oatmeal bake. Hi Lindsay, I’m so happy to hear that it’s become a family staple! It looks and sounds delicious. Baked Blueberry Lemon Oatmeal Muffin Cups. You may opt to prepare the oats at day or two ahead of time and bake in the morning. Nutrition: 190 calories, 8 g total fat … I love to add a spoonful of honey greek yogurt on top…..amazing!! I want to try it now. It looks really great. However, I’ve kept my leftovers in the fridge for a few days and have still been enjoying it for breakfast. The top becomes less crisp in the fridge, but I enjoy it for breakfast for a few days after making it, nonetheless. Turned out delicious even with the regular milk – an instant hit! Thank you so much for sharing! I think peaches will be great (ripe ones) since they soften nicely while baking. This looks yummy but I have a big supply of steel cut oats! Blueberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal. All rights reserved. I’m pretty excited about this recipe, because it’s so simple and completely versatile! Berry Lemon Baked Oatmeal. Every week since I posted about the Peaches and Cream baked oatmeal for Table Talk, we have had a baked oatmeal dish of some sort for Sunday brunch. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven to enjoy throughout the week. I find it easiest to wedge a knife in and make sure the middle has thickened nicely. Sign up now to get a FREE low carb / Keto-friendly recipe e-book, plus access to subscriber exclusives! Might make this for the Easter Brunch at my church. This soft and citrusy Lemon Baked Oatmeal is the only healthy lemon recipe you’ll ever need. Your version looks AMAZING. Beat 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar and spread until creamy. I bet this would be amazing with peaches and blueberries together! I love all things oatmeal, but this recipe takes oatmeal to a whole new level! Whisk all of the ingredients together in 1 large bowl. 1 3/4 Cups Milk. This Lemon Poppyseed Baked Oatmeal recipe uses sweet Meyer lemons and is a creamy, comforting breakfast that happens to be dairy free. 12 servings 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 tsp. Have you tried other fruit with success and if so which combo? https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-oatmeal-365069 Yes, skip the water as well. If you’re tired of eggs, this is a great option for you. * Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. How To Make Lemon And Blueberry Baked Oatmeal. This recipe looks perfect for making at the beginning of the week and eating for breakfast on weekday mornings! These baked oatmeal cups are refined sugar-free and use maple syrup to sweeten them up. 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By Erin K Costello
Last week a fellow page admin discovered a thread in an anti-vax Facebook group. This was the kind of thread we always fear finding. A mother had posted a comment informing the group her 5 week old baby had recently become very sick and was currently in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It was discovered the baby was experiencing a subdural hematoma, or bleeding in the brain. The baby’s blood was unable to clot and because of this the little girl needed surgery. The mother revealed she had refused the vitamin K shot at the time of birth, and had done so in part because of the things she had read about vitamin K from inside this group. After her daughter became sick and was admitted to the hospital, she changed her mind and allowed the vitamin K to be administered. Sadly, the efforts of the NICU proved unsuccessful since the mother updated her post to say her daughter had passed away.
For granted, we don’t know what caused this little girl’s brain to begin bleeding, how long she had been bleeding for, or if this could’ve been prevented by the administration of vitamin K at the time of birth. The child’s medical team may not be able to learn the answers to these questions, let alone strangers on the internet. What we do know, however, is that her brain began to bleed sometime after birth and it’s very possible the infant's blood was unable to clot due to insufficient levels of vitamin k, and that the vitamin K shot might’ve saved the newborn’s life.
We see these posts in anti-vax Facebook groups all the time. There are posts made daily by group members asking for information on the vitamin K shot. What follows is largely lies, misinformation, and some of the worst advice possible. In this blog post I am going to share some examples of these misconceptions surrounding the vitamin K shot, and hopefully counter it with scientifically sound facts. I am not a scientist though, so don’t use my information provided here as a determining factor when deciding on the vitamin K shot. Even though I insist on pulling information from reputable sources, I am no substitute for a real medical professional. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want more information regarding vitamin K therapy, please consult your physician or pediatrician for the most reliable information and advice.
WHAT IS VITAMIN K?
Vitamin K is a group of similar fat-soluble vitamins needed by the body to absorb certain proteins that aid in the process of blood coagulation. In other words, vitamin K helps the body take in what is needed to cause the blood to clot, or to stop bleeding. It is often found in leafy green plants since it is directly involved in photosynthesis. It does not pass well from mother to fetus during pregnancy. Because newborns are often born with lower than recommended amounts of vitamin K they are most at risk from complications caused by inadequate levels of vitamin K.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS FROM REFUSING VITAMIN K?
Since infants are born with a deficient amount of vitamin K, they are more prone to developing vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). VKDB is often classified depending on when the problem manifests; birth to early (0-24 hours), classical (1-7 days), and late (2-12 weeks). Early VKDB is usually severe and is mostly found in newborns whose mothers used certain medications during pregnancy. These medications are most commonly anticonvulsants or isoniazid. Classical VKDB is often described as bruising or bleeding from the umbilicus. Late VKDB is the most concerning type. This type usually occurs up to 6 months of age in infants who were previously believed to be healthy. About 30-60% of late VKDB cases tend to appear as intracranial bleeds. This complication is usually life threatening, and almost exclusive to breast-fed infants who received little to no vitamin K prophylaxis. Without the vitamin K shot, early and classical VKDB occur in about 1 in 60 to 1 in 250 newborns. Late VKDB occurs less frequently, 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 infants. Newborns who do not receive the vitamin K shot at birth are 81 times more likely to develop late VKDB than in those who do receive the shot at birth.
Since there are often no warning signs before a life threatening VDBK event begins, the complication isn’t usually found in a timely manner, especially in cases of late VDBK. However there are some signs that may appear in an infant after they’ve developed VDBK:
* Bruises, especially around the baby’s head and face
* Bleeding from the nose or umbilical cord
* Skin that turn pale, or gums that become pale
* After 3 weeks of age the white area of the eyes may appear yellow
* Bloody stool, stool that appears black or dark like tar, or vomiting blood
* Irritability, seizures, extreme lethargy, or excessive vomiting.
“THE BRAIN BLEEDS....WOULD HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED"
It is frightening how little anti-vax radicals truly know, especially when compared to how much they believe they know. The brain bleeds, or intra-ventricular hemorrhages (IVH), are most common to appear in the first several days of life, though can appear up to six months of age. IVH is rarely present at the time of birth. They are also more commonly seen in infants born prematurely, especially those born 10 weeks or more prematurely. The smaller and more premature an infant is, the higher they are at risk for IVH. This is largely because blood vessels grow stronger in the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. There can also be an increased risk for IVH in premature babies with respiratory distress, unstable blood pressure, or other medical conditions at birth.
Considering the baby mentioned here in the image was only a day old when the mother made this post, and given that medical professionals placed her baby at 34 weeks of age gestationally at the time of birth, there was a substantial risk of IVH occurring.
Since internal hemorrhaging happens inside the body, we can't use breathing and feeding on one's own as cause to deny the vitamin K shot. This is why we turn to medically trained personal for sound health advice.
BLACK BOX WARNING OF DEATH
In this next image we see the ever favorite to anti-vaxers; The Black Box Warning. The FDA explains this warning to be “Box Warning: This type of warning is also commonly referred to as a “black box warning.” It appears on a prescription drug’s label and is designed to call attention to serious or life-threatening risks.” Walgreen’s Pharmacy describes it a bit further; “It is basically a warning with a black box around it, hence the name. Having the black box around the warning means that an adverse reaction to the drug may lead to death or serious injury. It's based on clinical data or serious animal toxicity data in the absence of clinical data. Sometimes a black box warning is necessary at the time a new drug is approved. More commonly however, it is added after the drug has been approved and the FDA has received reports of adverse events. After the FDA confirms the serious risk, then depending on the severity of adverse event and in collaboration with the pharmaceutical company, a boxed warning is implemented. This does not mean the drug is contraindicated in any way, but just a means of communication from the FDA to prescribers to highlight the risk.”
A “black box” warning is something we should all seriously consider before taking a medication, or agreeing to a medication for a child. That being said, it doesn’t mean death or serious harm is likely to happen from taking the medication. It simply means there is an increased risk of serious harm or death with that medication than what has been expected. The amount of increased risk will vary depending on the medication and person taking it. This is why it is important to discuss your options with your physician. You and your doctor can asses the risk/benefit ratio and then make a decision that best suits you or a loved one.
The part that anti-vaxers often leave out when mentioning this boxed warning is that the warning only applies to specific routes of administration. The warning is for intravenous (IV) applications, and intramuscular (IM) administration. The difference between these two routes is when wording becomes very important. The package insert (PI) for Merck & Co’s AquaMEPHYTON (phytonadione or vitamin K), gives the boxed warning for IV administration as, “Severe reactions, including fatalities, have occured [emphasis mine] during and immediately after INTRAVENOUS injection of AquaMEPHYTON." The insert then gives the boxed warning for intramuscular administration as, “Severe reactions, including fatalities, have also been reported [emphasis mine]. Typically these severe reactions have resembled hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis, including shock and cardiac and/or respiratory arrest." This wording implies that such reactions are known to have happened with IV use, and are reported to have happened with IM use. Additionally it states the most common reactions from IM use are allergic in nature, rather than caused by the drug itself. Almost all administrations of this drug given to newborns is done so IM.
It’s true that this drug comes with a boxed warning, and it’s true the warning does include IM route of administration, however it’s not true that this warning applies to all forms of administration equally, or at all.
VITAMIN K CAUSES JAUNDICE
This is one assertion from Avers that is loosely based in a grain of truth. According to Stanford, in the 1950’s there were reports of vitamin K2 (menadione) causing hemolytic anemia and hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) severe enough to cause kernicterus when high doses were administered (50mg). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it found that when large doses (more than 1-2mg) of water-soluble vitamin K and K1 were administered there was a higher concentration of bilirubin found than what was found in the control infants. However when vitamin K1 was administered intravenously there was no hyperbilirubinemic effect found. Considering that most infants are given a small enough dose of vitamin K today, 1-2mg usually, there is no increased risk of jaundice.
IF THEY NEEDED IT, NATURE WOULD’VE PROVIDED IT.
This. Is. Asinine. If we all believed this then those with Type 1 diabetes, insulin dependent, would be left to die. According to Pediatric Partners, babies are born with very little vitamin K. Breast milk also has small amounts of vitamin K. The most common ways our bodies accumulate vitamin K is by eating leafy green vegetables, and through the colonization of bacteria in our gut. Since babies won’t be eating these veggies any time soon, and since they don’t have gut bacteria when they are born, they are unable to produce enough of their own for the first 6 months. One way newborns can build up their vitamin K is through formula, since formula provides vitamin K. It can take up to a week for levels to build what is needed for protection.
I’LL JUST USE THE VITAMIN K ORAL DROPS
Where it is true that oral administration of vitamin K can be absorbed by the body, it hasn’t been found to last. According to AAP, “Oral administration of vitamin K has been shown to have efficacy similar to that of parenteral administration in the prevention of early VKDB. However, several countries have reported a resurgence of late VKDB coincident with policies promoting the use of orally administered prophylaxis, even with multiple-dose regimens. In a 1997 review of these experiences by Cornelissen et al, surveillance data from 4 countries revealed oral prophylaxis failures of 1.2 to 1.8 per 100 000 live births, compared with no reported cases after intramuscular administration. Newborns receiving incomplete oral prophylaxis tended to have a higher risk of developing VKDB, with rates of approximately 2 to 4 per 100 000.”
Oral administration, even when following a regimen, can help in protecting a newborn for a short time. The best method of protection is through IM administration.
Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier, which means it is used to help combine two substances that wouldn’t normally blend well together. The polysorbate found in vitamin K shots is perfectly safe for humans, especially at the dose provided. One study found that “Following oral administration in rats, the ester bond sites of polysorbates are hydrolyzed, within the digestive tract, by pancreatic lipase. Free fatty acids are then absorbed from the digestive tract and oxidized and excreted, mainly as carbon dioxide in exhaled breath…Absorption of polyolyethylene sorbitan, generated by hydrolysis, from the digestive tract is very low; approximately 91% of polysorbate 80 is excreted in the feces and 2.1% in the urine….No migration of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan into the thymus lymph nodes has been demonstrated….At 24 hours after administration, only a small amount of dissociated fat sites and polyoxyethylene sorbitan structural sites remain within the body.” Your body breaks it down and expels it in exhaling, in feces, and in urine without issue or concern. Many skin care products, soaps, and make-up products contain polysorbate 80. It is often derived from coconut oil and is even found in some essential oils. It is estimated that people in America and Europe eat about 100mg of polysorbate 80 in foods per day. The PI for phytonadione lists 70 mg of poloxyethylated fatty acid derivative (polysorbate 80) per shot as an in-active ingredient. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of polysorbate 80 is 25 mg per kilogram of body weight. Which means a person weighing 70 kilos (apx 154 lbs) could consume 1,750 mg of polysorbate 80 per day on a long term basis without any concerns for toxicity. Considering all of the food additives and preservatives we consume in a day, this one concerns me the least.
BUT IT’S SYNTHETIC
Where it is true that the synthetic form of vitamin K can be produces, and it is true this synthetic form can be toxic to humans, it is not true that the vitamin K shot given to humans is synthetic. This synthetic vitamin K form is known as vitamin K3 and is often used in pet foods. The vitamin K this is used medicinally for humans is naturally occurring, "The naturally occurring compounds are vitamin K1 (also known as phylloquinone, phytomenadione or phytonadione), and vitamin K2 (also known as menaquinone or menatetrenone). The former compound is the primary source of vitamin K in humans. It is acquired through the diet and is prevalently present in leafy green vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, Brassica (e.g. cabbage, kale, cauliflower, turnip, and Brussels sprout), some fruits such as avocado, banana and kiwi, as well as in some vegetable oils, especially soybean oil.”
It is extremely negligent for anti-vaxers to continue to spread misinformation or downright fallacies about medicinal treatment options that can and has saved the lives untold newborns. They adamantly ignore and avoid the correct information and insist others believe the same as they believe. They will become mean, or appear to be threatening (as seen in this image), and will harass you if you challenge them. Because of this we are seeing an increase in parents who decline routine safe, and effective preventative measures like vitamin K. We fear the unfortunate outcome of this newborn’s death is only the first of many to come. The realization of becoming a mom can be overwhelming for first time mothers, especially younger first time mothers. I shudder when I think of how naive I was during my first pregnancy at the age of 20. We owe it to these young women to provide honest and fact checked information when we can, or to say “I don’t know” when we can not. Only a monster would desire to wrongly influence important medical decisions for infants and their new mothers. These assholes just likely contributed to the death of one infant this past week. Let’s try to make this tragedy the last death they help facilitate.
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Nearly seven months after putting on hold the law on sedition, in May 2022, the Supreme Court will soon hear a batch of petitions challenging the colonial-era penal law on Wednesday when the Centre is likely to apprise it of the developments, if any, made while re-examining the provision. The Modi 2.0 government has been stalling making any position public despite three hearings in the matter since May last year.
In a seminal order, the top court had on May 11 last year, 2022, decided to put in abeyance the penal law on sedition till an “appropriate” government forum re-examined it and directed the Centre and states to not register any fresh FIR invoking the offence. The Order passed in the lead matter, S.G. Vombatkere v. Union of India, (2022) 7 SCC 433 was passed by former chief justice of India (CJI), N.V. Ramana and Justice Surya Kant and Hima Kohli.
While putting the law on hold, the bench headed by the then CJI N.V. Ramana had ordered that besides lodging of fresh FIRs, ongoing probes, pending trials and all proceedings under the sedition law will also be in abeyance. It is this part of the order that makes it path-breaking given that in other instances of the Supreme Court of India striking down sections of laws as unconstitutional, state governments and their police continue applying these sections in criminal cases.
The bench had then opined that the “rigours of Section 124A (sedition) of the IPC is not in tune with the current social milieu”, and permitted reconsideration of the provision. “We expect that, till the re-examination of the provision is complete, it will be appropriate not to continue the usage of the aforesaid provision of law by the Governments,” it had said.
Any affected party is at liberty to approach the concerned courts, which are requested to examine the reliefs sought taking into consideration the present order, the apex court had also said.
During the hearing of the bunch of petitions, the bench had not agreed with the Centre’s suggestion that a superintendent of police rank officer be made responsible for monitoring the registration of FIRs for the alleged offence of sedition.
Between 2015 and 2020, 356 cases of sedition — as defined under Section 124A of the IPC–were registered and 548 people arrested, according to data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). However, just 12 people arrested in seven sedition cases were convicted in the six-year period. During the critical hearing of the matter first in May and then October 2022, it was senior counsel Kapil Sibal brought to the court’s attention that currently there are 13,000 individuals in jail under the impugned provision of the IPC.
Excerpts from the Order of May 2022 may be read here:
“5. In view of the above, it is clear that the Union of India agrees with the prima facie opinion expressed by this Court that the rigours of Section 124-AIPC are not in tune with the current social milieu, and was intended for a time when this country was under the colonial regime. In light of the same, the Union of India may reconsider the aforesaid provision of law.
6. This Court is cognizant of security interests and integrity of the State on one hand, and the civil liberties of citizens on the other. There is a requirement to balance both sets of considerations, which is a difficult exercise. The case of the petitioners is that this provision of law dates back to 1898, and pre-dates the Constitution itself, and is being misused. The Attorney General had also, on an earlier date of hearing, given some instances of glaring misuse of this provision, like in the case of recital of the Hanuman Chalisa.
7. Therefore, we expect that, till the re-examination of the provision is complete, it will be appropriate not to continue the usage of the aforesaid provision of law by the Governments.
8. In view of the clear stand taken by the Union of India, we deem it appropriate to pass the following order in the interest of justice:
8.1. The interim stay granted in WP (Crl.) No. 217 of 2021 along with WP (Crl.) No. 216 of 2021 vide order dated 31-5-2021 [Aamoda Broadcasting Co. (P) Ltd. v. State of A.P., (2022) 7 SCC 437] shall continue to operate till further orders.
8.2. We hope and expect that the State and Central Governments will restrain from registering any FIR, continuing any investigation or taking any coercive measures by invoking Section 124-AIPC while the aforesaid provision of law is under consideration.
8.3. If any fresh case is registered under Section 124-AIPC, the affected parties are at liberty to approach the courts concerned for appropriate relief. The courts are requested to examine the reliefs sought, taking into account the present order passed as well as the clear stand taken by the Union of India.
8.4. All pending trials, appeals and proceedings with respect to the charge framed under Section 124-AIPC be kept in abeyance. Adjudication with respect to other sections, if any, could proceed if the courts are of the opinion that no prejudice would be caused to the accused.
8.5. In addition to the above, the Union of India shall be at liberty to issue the directive as proposed and placed before us, to the State Governments/Union Territories to prevent any misuse of Section 124-AIPC.
8.6. The above directions may continue till further orders are passed.”
Now, PTI reports that a bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice P.S. Narasimha has listed for hearing as many as 12 petitions, including the one filed by the Editors Guild of India, against the law.
The Indian law on sedition, which provides for maximum jail term of life under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code for creating “disaffection towards the government”, was brought into the penal code in 1890, 57 years before India attained Independence and almost 30 years after the IPC came into being. In the pre-Independence era, the provision was used against freedom fighters, including Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi.
The apex court had, in 1962, upheld the validity of the law while attempting to restrict its scope for misuse.
How does Section 124-A read ? “Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in [India], shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine,” reads section 124A (sedition) of the IPC.
An interim order by the Supreme Court putting on hold the contentious sedition law and the consequential registration of FIRs will continue as the SC granted more time to the Centre on October 31 to take “appropriate steps” with regard to the reviewing of the colonial-era provision.
Attorney General R Venkataramani had then told the bench that some more time be granted to the Centre as “something may happen in the winter session of Parliament”. The senior most law officer said the issue has been under consideration of the authorities concerned and moreover, there was “no reason to worry” in view of the May 11 interim order, which had put the use of the provision on hold. Come winter session, no progress was made on this front. “In view of the interim directions issued by this court…dated May 11, 2022, every interest and concern stand protected and as such there would be no prejudice to anyone. At his request, we adjourn the matter to the second week of January, 2023,” the bench said.
Other petitions including g those filed by the Editor’s Guild of India and the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) were also tagged on to the main petition.
May – July 2022
During the hearings, initially, the Centre through arguments and representations made b y Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta had tried to resist this stay on any application of this draconian section. After arguments, the then CJI, Ramanna had stated, “The Bench had discussed elaborately and in view of the above, it had found that the Union of India agrees with the prima facie opinion expressed by the Court that the rigours of Section 124A is not in accordance with the current social milieu. It will be appropriate not to use this provision of law till further examination is over.”
With respect to the argument that the Kedar Nath case struck a balance to ensure that section 124-A IPC is not misused, Senior Counsel Sibal argued that the said case was based on Federal Court judgements, in the pre-constitution era where there was no difference between the Centre and the State, reported LiveLaw. He also quoted Nehru who said, “This provision is obnoxious. The sooner we get rid of it, the better. It should have no place”.
On May 5, 2022, the three-judge Supreme Court bench decided to consider the preliminary issue of whether a reference to a larger bench is required as a five-judge bench in the 1962 Kedar Nath case had retained the section after reading it down. It was the Centre’s case that the Kedar Nath case is a good precedent and required no reconsideration. The Centre also reasoned that mere isolated instances of misuse of law cannot be the grounds to question the judgment. On the other hand, the petitioners sought stay on the operation of the impugned provision in case the court decided to refer the matter to a larger bench. Alternatively, they sought direction that no fresh cases be registered under the impugned provision and the pending cases or proceedings be stayed.
A batch of writ petitions had been filed by Army veteran Major-General SG Vombatkere (Retired) and the Editors Guild of India, Former Union Minister Arun Shourie , TMC MP Mahua Moitra, journalist Anil Chamadia, PUCL, journalists Patricia Mukhim and Anuradha Bhasin, and Journalist Union of Assam.
In July 2021, when the Court issued notice on the petitions. According to a report in LiveLaw, the CJI had orally remarked, “Is it still necessary to retain this colonial law which the British used to suppress Gandhi, Tilak etc., even after 75 years of independence? If we go see the history of charging of this section, the enormous power of this section can be compared to a carpenter being given a saw to make an item, using it to cut the entire forest instead of a tree. That’s the effect of this provision.”
In April 2021, another three-judge bench of Justices UU Lalit, Indira Banerjee and KM Joseph had issued notice in connection with the plea challenging Section 124-A IPC filed by two journalists, namely, Kishorechandra Wangkhemcha from Manipur and Kanhaiya Lal Shukla from Chhattisgarh who have been charged for Sedition in their respective states for comments and cartoons shared by them on social media.
What is the Sedition Law?
The Sedition Law in India was inserted into the Indian Penal Code under Section 124-A in 1870 when Britain ruled India. The section reads as follows:
124A. Sedition.—Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
Explanation 1.—The expression “disaffection” includes disloyalty and all feelings of enmity.
Explanation 2.—Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means, without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.
Explanation 3.—Comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.
Sedition in India owes its origin to The British Sedition Act of 1661, an Act of Parliament of England which was passed as an Act for safety and preservation of his majesty’s person and Government against treasonable and Seditious practices.
Ironically, UK abolished sedition through the Coroners and Justice Act of 2009 stating, “Sedition and seditious and defamatory libel are arcane offences – from a bygone era when freedom of expression wasn’t seen as the right it is today”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi were two prominent leaders who were imprisoned under this Act during the British rule of India. In 1922 when Mahatma Gandhi was charged with sedition, he told the Court, “Section 124A under which I am happily charged is perhaps the prince among the political sections of the IPC designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen. Affection cannot be manufactured or regulated by law. If one has no affection for a person or system, one should be free to give the fullest expression to his disaffection, so long as he does not contemplate, promote or incite to violence.”
The offence of Sedition has been misused by the Government in imprisoning the dissenters, thus negating the freedom of speech guaranteed by the Constitution. A plethora of intellectuals, journalists, social activists, writers, tribal sympathizers, etc. such as Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde, Varavara Rao, Umar Khalid, to name a few, still languish behind bars under Sedition/UAPA charges with no quick hope of redemption.
The Order has been embedded here


In December 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority issued a statement warning that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) should be considered as high risk and highly speculative investments, suitable only for sophisticated investors.
To support its statement, the Authority cited a number of risk factors that should be flashing warning lights. These included the fact that the ICO market is unregulated and the companies raising funds tend to be early stage with very little in the way of track record. In addition, the financial regulator pointed to the danger of fraud, price volatility and non-standard documentation as causes for concern.
All of which was probably enough to ward off retail investors who perhaps had some spare cash and who might have been prompted by the recent publicity surrounding Bitcoin values to dig a little deeper into the blockchain phenomenon.
Investment Cash Pours In
But experienced investors are increasingly being drawn to ICOs and this has created a new fundraising option for early stage companies, particularly in the IT and technology sector. According to research by Fabric Ventures and TokenData, ICOs raised $5.6bn for startups around the world in 2017, while figures by Coindesk suggest that so far in 2018 more than $6bn has already been raised.
What is an ICO?
A typical Initial Coin Offering involves a company essentially selling tokens (underpinned by blockchain ledger technology) that grant the buyers access to services. For instance, a cloud computing startup offering CRM functionality might sell the tokens to investors in return for rights to use the service.Thus, the startup raises money to develop its technology, while the investors are buying access the cloud product. In that respect, the model has something in common with rewards crowdfunding, but on a bigger financial scale.
In investment terms, however, the real appeal of an ICO is that the tokens function as virtual currencies that can be traded. If and when the startup becomes successful, the theory is that the value of the tokens will also rise, providing the investor with a potential return. Not all ICOs succeed, but among those that do, the Fabric Ventures/TokenData report estimates that the average return was twelve times the original investment.
Changing the Game
Although most of the publicity surrounding blockchain has been focused on the fluctuating fortunes of Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, the underlying technology is set to bring about a huge transformation across finance, business and even public life. If pundits are to be believed, blockchain – essentially a digital ledger system – could change the way, for example, that deals are transacted and companies audited. It might also be used to underpin digitised voting systems. So perhaps it’s hardly surprising that it may also have a major impact on the way that individuals and funds invest in startup companies. It is, of course, early days, but ICOs do seem to be opening up another front in the alternative finance universe.
Bumps in the Road
That can only be good for businesses. Perhaps the biggest lesson from the great financial crisis of the last decade is that small businesses in particular were overly reliant on banking relationships. As banks pared bank their lending, it quickly became apparent that alternative forms of funding were required. Following hard on the heels of platform lending and crowdfunding, ICOs represent yet another alternative.
Not For Everyone
That’s not to say that ICOs are for everyone. From an investor perspective, blockchain related investment remains a largely unregulated space and there is always the risk of falling victim to fraud or theft by means of a data breach. And as the FCA pointed out, investing in early stage technology startups involves a high degree of risk.
On the capital raising side of the equation, only a relatively small percentage of early stage businesses will be in a position to consider an ICO. To attract investors the business will, typically, have to be in the service sector – most probably IT/Digital technology – while also possessing sufficient growth potential to assure investors that there is also scope for the value of the ICO tokens to rise significantly. To take an example, an ICO might make sense for a startup with a viable plan to sell into the enterprise software market.
But what the rise of the ICO does illustrate is the ongoing evolution of the alternative finance marketplace. Crowdfunding and marketplace lending have already opened up the corporate finance and provided businesses with new ways to raise capital. For many, ‘Alternative Finance’ is now the first port of call. It’s a case of horses for courses. Not every business will tick the boxes for a successful crowdfunding. Not every business will be able to raise what they need through borrowing. The ICO offers a means to raise very large sums – the average is $12.7m – from investors who fully understand the risks involved and the potential for the reward.
You could argue, then, that as a by-product of the financial crisis, we are living in a golden age of innovative corporate finance. For businesses and their advisers, the challenge and the opportunity lies in finding the right solution for the company at any given stage of its development.


In February, President Festus Mogae issued an order for the deportation of the University of Botswana political science lecturer, Professor Kenneth Good. The speculation at the time was that he was deported for his outspokenness on the issue of automatic succession to the presidency, which he said, stifled democracy. A legal battle ensued but at the end, Good failed in his bid to stave off the deportation order. He was immediately deported after he lost the court battle.
In March, following a long debate on where the second university should be located, a decision was reached. However, the Serowe/Palapye area proved highly controversial. For many people, the ideal place was Selebi-Phikwe because of the imminent closure of the mine. It was felt that the university would keep the town going. In any case the task force chosen to determine the site of the university had settled on Selebi-Phikwe. During the same month of March, Prophet TB Joshua from Nigeria visited Botswana. There was a lot of hype about his coming as people who were sick looked up to him for cure. Many were disappointed as they could not be healed. A few say they were healed and continue to give testimony about their encounters with the prophet. Still on matters of religion, Eloyi Church made the headlines during this time. The church visited a number of homesteads where they claimed to have exorcised demons. The church became popular and prominent like never before. In May, the North East representative at the House of Chiefs, Christopher Masunga joined the Customary Court of Appeal in Francistown.
He relinquished his position at the House of Chiefs as well as his seat at the Masunga Kgotla. The construction of the statue of the three chiefs, Kgosi Kgama III, Kgosi Bathoen II and Kgosi Sebele I started. The country lost one of its most colourful politicians, Paul 'Ostrich' Rantao.
In June, the country woke up to a P24 million debt owed to environmental sanitation company Daisy Loo by the Gaborone City Council (GCC). Daisy Loo made a claim for clearing some bushes along the Segoditshane River. After some arguments over the payment, the Ministry of Local Government ordered GCC to pay Daisy Loo.
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) confiscated the cheque, launched investigations and instituted a court case against a number of Daisy Loo and GCC officials. In July, the Bakwena chieftainship was ruffled again when George Moeng lay claim to the throne. Though his claim was dismissed outright, he has since asked the Minister of Local Government, Margaret Nasha to intervene. In August, the Magistrates' Court in Gaborone ruled that flamboyant businessman, Robert Masitara had a case to answer in a rape allegation charge. This did not dampen his spirit as he went ahead and campaigned vigorously for the Gaborone West North constituency by-election.
A lot of discontent was raised against the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) for allowing Masitara to contest the election. The BDP stood steadfast and said Masitara was innocent until proven guilty.
Former Botswana Congress Party (BCP) secretary-general, Mokgweetsi Kgosipula returned to the Botswana National Front. Kgosipula is a former BNF MP for Mogoditshane.
In September, President Festus Mogae's special advisor, Sidney Pilane was jailed for contempt by the Lobatse High Court. He spent a weekend behind bars. Pilane is representing the state in the case where Basarwa have taken government to court over their relocation from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR).
The Yellow Monster visited Tsolamosese and when it left, there was a trail of destruction. Houses were levelled to the ground. The owners were said to have allocated themselves land illegally.
The monument of the three chiefs was opened to the public on the eve of the country's 39th Independence Day celebrations. The Gaborone West North by-election was held on October 15. BNF leader Otsweletse Moupo beat his opponent, Robert Masitara to replace the late Paul Rantao in Parliament. In November, a black cloud hovered over the Batlokwa tribe. Their Paramount Chief, Moshibidu Gaborone passed away after a long illness. Gaborone was draped with the lion's skin in 2002. The leader of the Zion Christian Church, Bishop Barnabas Lekganyane visited Gaborone.
He came at the invitation of the Mayor of Gaborone, Nelson Ramaotwana to pray for social ills engulfing the nation. There was talk that he was called to pray for rain though this was denied by the church. They argued that Lekganyane is not a rainmaker. Coincidentally, it rained during the weekend when he was in Gaborone. The meteorological people had predicted rain at this time and there has been debate whether the ZCC leader brought rain.


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Judith Hill was sitting across from Prince as the two dined aboard a charter flight en route to Paisely Park, the singer’s sprawling Minnesota estate, in mid April. Suddenly, he passed out. “His eyes fixed,” Hill recalled. She tried desperately to revive him, shouting his name. It didn’t work, so called for the pilot to make an emergency landing. Six days later, the legendary musician died of an opioid overdose at his estate, shocking the entertainment world.
Hill, 32, spoke out for the first time this week in an interview with The New York Times. “I was with Prince the last two years of my life,” Hill, a Grammy-winning artist, said. She worked closely with Prince, recorded at his Paisley Park studios. She had become his protege. On that fateful flight, just before Prince had lost consciousness, she’d discussed his performance earlier in the evening with him — a show that turned out to be his last public concert. “Now he’s gone, and I realize I was leaning on him a lot,” she said. “And that’s what’s scary. I’m on my own.” Prince had championed her as an artist and included her in some of his performances. For her 2014 album Back In Time, Prince played guitar bass and drums, and sang backup vocals.
She demurred when asked about the depths of their relationship, saying, “There was a very intense relationship. I deeply cared for him.” She added that recently before he died, “He told me that he loved me and that he would always be there for me.” Hill began an East Coast tour this week that kicked off in New York City. “He was such a warrior, and it’s inspiring me to be that person,” she said.
Hill also discussed an odd coincidence in the interview. In 2009, she was rehearsing with Michael Jackson ahead of a tour that was planned — a tour that never happened because he suffered a fatal overdose of a powerful painkilling drug.
Read the full story at The New York Times.


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US stores rapidly sold out of Apple’s newest iPhone on Thursday, a positive sign for Australian electronics retailers.
No official sales figures were available but US analysts said 1 million of the devices may have been sold on its first day. The iPhone 4 is due to be released in Australia in late July.
Unlike earlier versions, the new iPhone comes with a second, front-facing camera and software called FaceTime which are used for video-calling. It also has a higher-definition screen.
Early purchasers have reported problems with the iPhone 4’s phone reception. Some found that holding the phones so that their hand covered the lower left corner reduced the signal strength and made calls drop out.
The edge on the handset forms part of the antenna, a design to improve signal strength.
Ovum analyst Nathan Burley said the iPhone 4 would be good for Optus and Vodafone.
He said the the phone supported quad-band 3G as opposed to the tri-band supported by previous versions. This could help Optus and Vodafone close the gap between the service they are able to provide and Telstra’s service.
Analysts have warned that Apple’s new phone faces much stiffer competition than its predecessors. The rise of Google’s Android mobile operating system over the past two years has allowed manufacturers to create alternatives to the iPhone which are often much cheaper.
The Australian Financial Review