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Sumo in the history of videogames
Discover the long and way too discreet career of this Japanese traditional sport in videogames.
Sumo is a traditional Japanese fighting sport, and is mainly practiced in its country of origin. Curiously enough, just like the actual sport, and in a time where online videogames weren't a thing, sumo videogames are known to have been developed only in Japan. In the rest of the world, fighting sport games were about boxing, wrestling or street fighting. The closest to any Asian fighting sport we could find in games was karate.
The first sumo videogame was available to play on Arcade in 1984. The now extinguished Japanese company Technos Japan Corporation developed and distributed a game called Shusse Ōzumō, but only in Japan. Later, the game would be adapted for PlayStation 4 by Arcade Archives. The goal of the game was the same than the sport's one: to shove your opponent out of the ring. The only difference, however, was that it wasn't really a championship, but three different combats out of which at least two had to be won to be able to keep playing.
As it was a Japan-exclusive game, the only available language was Japanese. In fact, the title of the game is also in Japanese, the word Ōzumō or Oozumou meaning sumo in that language. In 1985, though, thanks to the 8-bit computer Commodore 64, Sumo Wrestlers, a game distributed by Australian Company Home Entertainment Suppliers (HES), could be played in the US and Europe.
In 1987, Japanese videogame publisher Tecmo would develop what would be the first in a small series of sumo-themed games; Tsuppari Ōzumō. This game would only be available for the 8-bit console Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and once again, exclusively in Japan. In 2007, it became available for Wii-users in Nintendo's Virtual Console; a download service for classic videogames for Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
From 2014, it's also available for Wii U. And in 2009, it became available for Wii in the US under the name Tsuppari Ōzumō Wii Heya - Eat! Fat! Fight! In Tsuppari Ōzumō, the player can create their own sumo wrestler in order to train him and compete in different tournaments to gain the title of Yokozuna—the highest rank a sumo wrestler can reach.
Nintendo published a few more sumo games for NES and in 1992, two years after the launch of their famous Super Nintendo, they published the game Ōzumō Tamashi for this console, distributed by Takari. Once again, this game was only distributed in Japan, but around that time, in 1993, Sumo Fighter was launched for Game Boy in the US, developed by Japanese Kindle Imagine Develop (KID) and published by also Japanese I'Max. In Japan it had been published two years ago, in 1991.
The story in this game also goes further than the usual "fighting to win a championship": Bon-chan, the main character (Bontaro Heiseiyama in its original version), travels to Kyoto to save Kayo and gains experience and grows as a sumo wrestler on his way by fighting the obstacles laid before him and picking up power-ups.
Aside from the games for the NES, Super Nintendo and Game Boy, Nintendo also published the game 64 Ōzumō in 1997 and its sequel in 1999 for the Nintendo 64. This game simulated different aspects of the life of a sumo wrestler, such as diet and training, but again, only in Japan.
Nintendo platforms aside, there have also been sumo games for SEGA and PlayStation consoles. In 1993, the anime series Aah! Harimanada—inspired by the same-named manga from 1991 by Kei Sadayasu—got a videogame. The videogame was developed and released by SEGA for their Sega Game Gear console, and later also for Sega Mega Drive. PlayStation would also join the traditional Japanese sports games in 2000, when they launched Nippon Sumō Kyōkai in Japan, distributed by Konami for PlayStation 1, though later it would also be launched for PlayStation 2. One year later, they would include sumo wrestling in their videogame series Simple 1500 Series Vol. 58: The Sumo.
And last but not least, this 2015 Spritted has released their own funny and peculiar version of this ancient sport. Wrestle Jump: Sumo Fever tests your abilities as sumo wrestler and is a tribute to the long, but very discreet career of sumo videogames.
Article written by Paula Gil Alonso
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Designer uniqla launches new line of designer uniqLO products
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uniqlo engineered garments
Uniqlo has launched a new line called Uniqla, designed to appeal to more women and more casual consumers.
The new line is called "uniqlo women" and comes with a range of accessories including women's shoes, scarves, accessories, and handbags.
Uniqlos collection will feature a number of different styles and colors including a range featuring a white floral, an earthy rose, and a pink satin.
The brand is hoping that these are the first "women-oriented" products in the fashion world.
"We're really excited about this new range because we want to connect with women on a more personal level," Uniqlios Chief Marketing Officer Anna Wirz said.
"Our brand is all about connecting with women in a way that is more intimate.
That is something that is not possible without having our brand on the market."
The Uniqloo brand is also launching a new app called Uniqualive, which will allow users to purchase items on a range from clothing to accessories.
"I think the Uniqolos range is the most important step for us in building a better women's fashion," Uniquiros Chief Creative Officer Jules Lefevre said.
The Uniqua brand is still in its infancy and will likely expand as new styles are released.
"In the next six months we will be launching a range called Unique that will have all the basics like a floral dress with a lace overlay and a satin skirt," Lefvre said in a statement.
"This will be available in black and white as well."
Uniqlo will also be releasing a line of premium women's accessories, including shoes, accessories and a handbag.
Uniqulos premium collection will include a range with an "intimate" finish.
"The Uniqlos range will be made with premium materials and crafted from the highest quality materials, with high-end materials in a special way to create a special product for you and your friends and family," Lofvre added.
The Uniqulos women's line will be launched at select retailers beginning in early March.

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Bruce Vilanch Responds to the Article Below Concerning the Dallas News Report
Editor's Note: He also answers the question as to why Bette wouldn't be able to attend Bettefest. Thank you Mister Vilanch for the news. This is just to cool!!!"what a scarily comprehensive site (for a star who's not working much!) the lyric opera just opened a production of sweeney todd and i believe one of the reviews compared the singer playing mrs. lovett with bette — this would not be the first time that has happened to whomever plays that part — so that probably got second and third handed into the item you saw. btw, bette's back from paris and in new york, preparing for hulaween on oct 23 and another benefit the following night."
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Sharing News, Views & Petitions Regards Animal Abuse. Plus Various Animal Stories From Around The World
Farmed Animals
Brand New Petitions, Constantly Adding More
Brian Blessed Gets Behind Campaign To Ban Wild Animal Circuses
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As the political saga surrounding the promised ban on wild animals in circuses in the UK continues, legendary actor Brian Blessed has urged the government to "end this circus madness" and finally legislate to ban such acts.
The 'Flash Gordon' star's call for action comes as Animal Defenders International (ADI) reveals that the only and much criticised lion and tiger circus act will not be touring Britain this year.
Brian Blessed said "I am deeply opposed to the use of wild animals in circuses and have been working with Animal Defenders International to oppose such acts for many years. Despite repeated promises from the Government, we are still waiting for the law to pass and the animals are continuing to suffer. Please end this circus madness."
Brian Blessed is among a string of high profile supporters of ADI's campaign to 'Stop Circus Suffering' in Britain which includes Ricky Gervais, Sir Roger Moore, Brian May,Moby, Imelda Staunton, Eddie Izzard, Twiggy, Annette Crosbie, Sir Paul McCartneyand Dame Judi Dench.
Back in 2011, Brian Blessed made a similar plea following ADI's shocking exposérevealing the terrible abuse inflicted on Anne, Britain's last circus elephant. The actor joined the organisation and a delegation of MPs to present a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a ban. At the time Blessed stated, "now is the time for the government to legislate and put a stop, once and for all, to the draconian and humiliating spectacle of wild animals in circuses."
As a result of changing attitudes and greater awareness of how circus animals are kept, trained and treated following investigations by organisations such as ADI, just two circuses in Britain currently tour with wild animals.
ADI can reveal that Thomas Chipperfield, a relative of the notorious Mary Chipperfield who was prosecuted for animal cruelty following an ADI investigation, who presents the only lion and tiger circus act in Britain, will not be touring with a circus this year. The act featured in Peter Jolly's Circus last year, attracting widespread criticism and local protests.
Whilst in the circus and at their present overwintering location in Scotland, ADIdocumented how Chipperfield's lions and tigers exhibited abnormal repetitive behaviour – not seen in the wild but commonly observed in circuses – indicating compromised welfare. Seeing the footage, vets Marc Abraham and Simon Adams said "Big cats are never meant to live like this" and "the limited space available in a travelling circus is unsuitable to big cats". Although the animals will not be touring, they will likely remain in their temporary, confined living quarters.
ADI President Jan Creamer said, "While the government fails to take action, the suffering of wild animals in circuses will continue and it must take full responsibility. It is time to pass the ban that has long been promised to the public and the animals."
Little progress has been made since the Government announced it would ban the use of wild animals in circuses in 2012, leading Jim Fitzpatrick MP to introduce a bill. Despite having cross-party support, Christchurch MP Christopher Chope has blocked the backbench bill on seven occasions. The bill will have its next second reading on Friday 27 February.
Whilst Britain stalls on progressing the ban, 30 countries have introduced laws prohibiting animals in circuses. ADI is working with authorities to rescue animals from circuses following wild animal circus bans in Peru and Colombia, and is currently caring for 30 lions and over 20 other animals. The organisation is seeking donations to complete its groundbreaking rescue mission 'Operation Spirit of Freedom'.
News Link:–https://www.looktothestars.org/news/13286-brian-blessed-gets-behind-campaign-to-ban-wild-animal-circuses
England's Prime Minister Says He Will Ban Wild Animals from Circuses
ADI New Video: Elephant Training At Have Trunk Will Travel – No Fun For Elephants
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING: Petitioned article aims to ban wild animal circuses
Video Gallery: Cruelty Uncovered At Korean 'Monkey School'
Victory! Colombia Passes Wild Animal Circus Ban
'Lion Ark' Documentary Showcases Animals' Rescue From Illegal Bolivian Circuses (VIDEO)
DEFRA to waste nearly £300,000 of public money on unwanted scheme
Animal Defenders International; Stars Set To Attend Lion Ark Gala Screening
Circus Bosses On Trial For Cruelty To Elephant By Worker
Britain's biggest wild animal circus sells its animals
The more we share; the more will care
Pregnant dog burned alive, gets help from local animal rescue group
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"OMG...this is beyond sickening, I can't see the dog walking willingly into fire, so she was either burnt or doused in some type of chemical; on purpose. I pray they catch the scum that did this & will keep her in my prayers, in the hopes that all her pups make it & she finds a forever loving home!"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A pregnant dog that was severely burned is doing much better after being taken in by a local animal rescue group.
"Someone did something unkind to this very sweet dog," says Donna Casamento with Big Dog Ranch Rescue.
Pregnant dog burnt is carrying puppies
It's something so unkind, it's horrific to view. Nina, a terrier mix, has second to third degree burns on her chest, all the way down to her legs.
"It's been a very very sad situation. We weren't sure when we first got her how the burns happened," said Casamento.
But Donna thinks Nina's burns may have been intentional. And what makes this worse, she's pregnant.
"Whether she walked into a fire on the ground, like a fire pit or was pushed into a fire pit. Dogs don't walk into those kind of situations," she said."
Now the race is on to save the unborn dogs while Nina recovers. "It's somewhat difficult for us to tell exactly if the puppies are still alive yet," Casamento said.
Nina was brought up yesterday from Miami-Dade rescue. Veterinarians here are taking care of her around the clock. "Every couple of hours, she's getting this applied to her and then several baths throughout the day," said Donna. "We're giving her pain medication about every three or four hours at this point."
The hope is eventually to find her and her babies, a loving home. "In spite what she's been through, all she wants to do is sit with her head in our lap and get love. This is a great dog," she said.
Vets say once Nina becomes comfortable, they'll be able to perform an ultrasound to see if the puppies are alive. They're asking the community to help with donations for Nina's care. Find out how you can help at their website, http://www.bdrr.org/ .
Miami-Dade animal rescue is investigating the case.
News Link:-http://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/pregnant-dog-burned-alive-gets-help-from-local-animal-rescue-group
Petition Success: Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Introduced in New York ( if approved by city council)
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Petition letter
"Thanks to everyone who signed petitions regards NYC carriage horses; with a bit of luck it will be no more!"
Target: New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio
Goal: Applaud taking action to eliminate horse-drawn carriages from New York City's streets
Photo credit: jen-the-librarian via Flickr
Horse-drawn carriages have been a staple of the New York City tourism industry for a century. New York City's Irish community makes up the majority of the horse-drawn carriage industry, and it has been intent on keeping its livelihood prosperous. However, animal rights activists cater to the opposing agenda, urging the New York City council to put an end to the city's horse-drawn carriage industry. Their animal welfare concerns have been heard: Mayor Bill de Blasio will soon introduce legislation to end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
The horses of New York City that are forced to work long, grueling hours, and only given rest in small increments of time deserve fulfilling lives. They are not let out to pasture when their work in the city is complete each day. When the horses are on duty they are forced to dodge vehicles, endure excessive air pollution, and risk their lives for tourist entertainment. Every minute that a horse is on the streets of New York City it is at risk of being hit by a car. Mayor de Blasio is genuinely concerned about the welfare of these animals.
Of course, he has received significant backlash from some members of the community, as well as those who share ownership or are employed by the horse-drawn carriage industry. De Blasio has promised to assist these individuals in finding new jobs if the ban is honored.
When Mayor Bill de Blasio was vying for his current position he was heavily supported by animal rights activists. With their influence, along with a push from activists at Force Change and all over the country, Mayor de Blasio has unveiled a bill that, if approved by city council, will end the cruel horse-drawn carriage industry of New York City. De Blasio has publicly said, before and after election, that the horses' welfare is his main concern.
Commend Mayor de Blasio for honoring his animal welfare stance by introducing this ban on horse-drawn carriages.
Dear Mayor de Blasio,
Before you were elected as Mayor of New York City, you took a controversial, yet necessary stance against the horse-drawn carriage industry. You have officially kept your pre- and post-election promises by introducing legislation set to end the cruel industry. I am writing to thank you for your compassion towards the carriage horses of New York City.
It is my hope that the city council favors your legislation and passes it with no hesitation. Please use the signatures that this supportive petition generates to encourage the council to show the horses compassion. You and I know that the horse-drawn carriage industry is archaic and insufficient for the needs of the working horses; it is time for the rest of the city to share this sentiment.
Thank you for fighting for the horses of New York City. Countless mayors before you did not rise to this challenge. You are a valuable asset to New York City.
Link:-http://animalpetitions.org/36375/success-horse-drawn-carriage-ban-introduced-in-new-york/
BORN FREE: Please forward copy below and Tell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that You Support "Threatened" Listing For African Lions
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PLEASE COULD YOU ALL FIND THE TIME TO COPY THE FOLLOWING TEXT IN RED & FORWARD IT ON TO USFWS; TO HELP PROTECT THE LIONS.
Dear Julie,
I have good news for the lions, but they still need your help! In October, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a proposed rule concerning the fate of African lions. In response to a petition submitted by Born Free USA and other animal protection organizations back in 2011, USFWS proposed listing African lions as "threatened" under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Although not the "endangered" listing we requested, the threatened status will be accompanied by a special rule requiring a permit for any importation of sport-hunted lion trophies—which should only be issued for lions originating from countries with a scientifically sound management plan for the species. Born Free, of course, wants to see no sport hunting of lions. But, if it's not going to be prohibited completely, a strong permitting system is critical, because the U.S. imports over half of the hundreds of lion trophies brought home by trophy hunters globally each year.
USFWS is seeking comments from the public regarding this proposed ruling. Please let USFWS know that you support the listing, urging them to be diligent about not giving permits to kill lions from any at-risk populations—and to keep an attentive eye on the situation to assess whether strong actions are needed.This comment period ends next Tuesday, January 27, 2015, so be sure to send your comment as soon as possible. A sample comment is below for you to use or modify.
Some populations (such as those in West and Central Africa, or East African countries like Ethiopia) are clearly endangered, and permits should never be granted for imports of lion trophies from these countries. But, bear in mind: even trophies of an "endangered" species can enter the U.S. under a permitting scheme if it is determined that such importation enhances the survival of the species in the wild. (That's the technical language.) As a result, I am heartened—not disappointed—by the proposed rule.
Lion populations and the habitat available to them have diminished dramatically in recent years due to trophy hunting, bone trade, meat and organ consumption, disease, and agricultural expansion. Born Free and our partners on the ground in Africa will keep vigilant watch on lions and lion trade to ensure that the U.S. government's decision enhances conservation in the future. The lion has no margin for error.
For the animals,
P.S. Share this email with your friends and invite them to show their support for the listing by writing to the USFWS.
Sample comment to submit here by Tuesday, January 27, 2015:
I wish to express my support for the proposed rule to list African lions as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The African lion is in crisis; its numbers have declined by more than half in the last three decades. Potentially fewer than 32,000 remain today. A recent study found that the West African lion population is critically imperiled, with roughly 400 lions in total found in only four protected areas (down from 21 in 2005). Furthermore, current estimates state that there are approximately 2,000 lions left in Central Africa; 18,000 in East Africa; and 11,000 in Southern Africa.
The threats facing the African lion are numerous and varied. These include over-exploitation by recreational trophy hunting and commercial trade, loss of habitat and prey species, retaliatory killings, disease, bone trade, meat and organ consumption, and other human-caused and natural factors. While I do not believe that any trophy hunting is reasonable for such a vulnerable species, I applaud the step that the USFWS has taken toward limiting trophy kills with the special rule regarding permitting and country of origin. If trophy hunt imports cannot be banned outright, a strong permitting system is critical because the U.S. imports over half of the hundreds of lion trophies brought home by hunters globally each year. I urge the USFWS to be diligent about not giving permits to kill lions from any at-risk populations—and to keep an attentive eye on the situation to assess whether strong actions are needed.
For the reasons stated above, this proposal is both scientifically sound and urgently needed. Thank you to the USFWS for acknowledging that this iconic species is in grave trouble. I respectfully ask the USFWS to uphold the threatened listing for African lions in its final rule.
PLEASE SEND ABOVE TO THE LINK IN RED OR HERE:-http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FWS-R9-ES-2012-0025-3488
Amid Complaints of Animal Neglect, 'Worst Zoo in the World' Closes Its Doors in Croatia
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"As a member Country of the EU ( Croatia joined only last July 2013 ) I have to ask why this filthy, decaying & pitiful excuse of a zoo; has been allowed to have its doors open for so long???"
Split, Croatia's second largest city, is situated on the Adriatic coastline and is one of the country's most popular vacation destinations thanks to its location and historic monuments, some of which date back to the Roman times.
While tourists have often been satisfied with their visit to Split, one particular attraction – the Split Zoo – has left many visitors disturbed.
A number of low-level reviews have been left about the unaccredited zoo on TripAdvisor, with one visitor stating, "This is by far the worst zoo I have ever seen … The bears had … feces everywhere … and the food being given to the animals looked like it was completely rotten … Someone please shut this place down and send the animals somewhere else!!!"
Another reviewer reported, "The zoo in Split is located at the very top of the Marjan Hill and can be reached by foot from the old town in about 20 – 30 minutes. Unfortunately, on the top of the hill, you will find a very sad place and tears may easily wet your eyes."
For years, animal protection groups in Croatia have been trying their best to shut this zoo down, deemed the "worst zoo in the world" by tourists for its poor care of animals and small, dirty enclosures.
Non-profit advocacy group Animal Friends Croatia sent a letter to Split's city authorities urging them to close the zoo in both 2005 and 2012, calling it a "genuine animal torture space" in their 2005 letter.
After years of pressure and a recent exposé and call to action in the national newspaper, Jutarnji List, the zoo has finally decided to close its doors.
News Link:–http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/amid-complaints-of-animal-neglect-worst-zoo-in-the-world-closes-its-doors-in-croatia/
ACTION Splicani and morning's stop terror and save the animals suffering!
Author: Zrinka Korljan Posted: 03/13/2014
Exotic species should be moved elsewhere, and Marjan establish a reserve of domestic animals.
Split Zoo in Split for years was known only by the poor: astounded tourists to sites of Split, the garden is described as the worst memory of your vacation, and local activists persistently struggle to re-zoned area.
Recently all shocked by the news that Tiger Demetrius limp, and that nothing is being done to address the situation. In addition, they say that all they were in the garden, animals makes strange noises. After some time, the problem with the big cat's paw is resolved, but strangely voting left. Combined with the generally depressed impression in the garden, say activists, tiger voting sounds really painful.
Split is better not to have any zoo than this which violate all the rules, and the animals are kept in really awful conditions – says Srdjan Marinić, president of the Society "Marjan", which this week sent a request to the Veterinary Inspection to monitor the keeping of animals and health conditions in the zoo … Read the full article at: http://www.jutarnji.hr/1168994 (Vojko Basic / Getty)
Link to pictures:- http://www.jutarnji.hr/zivotinje-u-splitskom-zoo-u-u-nehumanim-uvjetima/1168982/
Translated link:-http://www.jutarnji.hr/splitski-zoo–prekinimo-uzas-na-marjanu–spasimo-zivotinje-koje-pate—/1172972/
Croatia's second city to close 'worst zoo in the world'
Amid Complaints of Animal Neglect, 'Worst Zoo in the World' Closes Its Doors in Croatia | One Green Planet
Zoo once dubbed the 'worst in the world' is to close amid complaints the animals looked 'depressed'
This Zoo's Conditions Are So Horrendous, Even the Animals Are Depressed
Quirky World … 'Worst zoo on planet' to close doors
VIDEO: Horses And Live Export from the UK
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"Firstly I must apologise for the lack of posts… I've been in a lot of pain….but hope to get posting more news stories again soon; so please bear with me!" (MY sincere apologies if some post are a bit disjointed…drugs play havoc with my brain!!) so I hope all myposts will make sense…if the don't…you know why!!"
"Please email DEFRA now, and tell Lord De Mauley that laws which are not enforced are not worth the paper on which they're printed (Email already written) just fill in your details to send:-http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Live-Export-from-the-UK Please also contact your MP (Letter already done) which will pop up after your email to Defra!
On 10th February the BBC's Inside Out programme revealed the shocking results of World Horse Welfare's largest ongoing investigation, uncovering evidence that horses and ponies are being exported through Britain's ports to uncertain fates on the Continent.
Keeping tabs on Live Export of Horses
It will show that an unknown number of horses and ponies are leaving Britain's shores under the pretence that they are for leisure or sport – but may in fact be sold for slaughter.
We have been investigating the movement of horses into and out of the UK, including reports of possible export for slaughter, for several years and have always passed any information that we have onto the proper authorities at the earliest opportunity.
Unfortunately it has become clear that in many cases, proper preventative action from the authorities and enforcement of the law was simply not taking place despite the information that we were providing, and that horses and ponies were being left very vulnerable to abuse as a result.
Our investigations have found that horses and ponies are leaving our ports without any checks on their welfare or their paperwork. It is impossible to know whether the laws protecting them are being complied with.
Horses waiting for death!
These movements are not small or insignificant: over just one weekend of monitoring we saw more than 90 horse boxes – a number of which could carry more than 20 equines – leaving and entering the port of Dover.
World Horse Welfare is calling for the legislation meant to protect our most vulnerable horses and ponies from indiscriminate export to be properly enforced as a matter of urgency. We want to help the enforcement agencies to protect horses and ponies, by continuing to provide intelligence and expertise as we have done in the past.
PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO UNDERSTAND HOW HORSES ARE BEING TRANSPORTED.!!
P&O Ferries actually stopped a vehicle carrying horse; after checking the vehicle P&O said the horses were not fit to travel….KUDOS to P&O…without whom the horses could have shipped to slaughter!!
Post from P&O Ferries:Service with a conscience
Can we ship livestock on your vessels?
Yes, we can ship livestock on our Dover-Calais and Irish Sea routes, however animal welfare is an issue that concerns us. Hence on our Dover-Calais route we are only prepared to ship breeding livestock and only if booked via the relevant national associations. These livestock must be transported according to DEFRA requirements and accompanied by the correct DEFRA documentation, clearly showing the animals are being shipped for breeding purposes. A surcharge is applied to livestock movements and they will only be shipped on the European Seaway. Please contact the relevant national association for pricing details.
Can we ship horses on your vessels?
Yes, we can ship horses on all our routes (except Dublin – Liverpool, shipments from Tilbury and freight only shipments from Zeebrugge) under the following conditions.
Horses travelling to France MUST be accompanied by either an Export Licence or an AHA certificate AND an equine passport. Ponies must also be accompanied by a fitness to travel certificate or Health Certificate. Horses and ponies travelling with a final destination to countries other than France MUST in addition be accompanied by a Health Certificate.
Horses or ponies travelling from France to the UK may travel on their equine passports only. Horses or ponies starting their journey in any country other than France MUST be accompanied in addition by a Health Certificate.
Health Certificates are ONLY valid for 10 days from the date of vets signature (and can only be signed within 48 hrs of departure). Horses and ponies may return to the originating country on the same health certificate providing it is within 10 days of the vets signature. (day 1 being the day it was signed)
The information detailed above is for guidance only – The responsibility lies with the owner or agent to comply with British and European statutory regulations.
Further information can be obtained by contacting DEFRA.
Find out more by reading our FAQs (Some of which are below), or take action to help these horses today. Or you can make a donation to help keep our teams on the road.
Please email DEFRA now, and tell Lord De Mauley that laws which are not enforced are not worth the paper on which they're printed….email link here:-http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Live-Export-from-the-UK
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PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO – It Is not graphic!!
Clamping down on UK's illegal horse traders
Published on 11 Feb 2014
A year after the horsemeat scandal, Inside Out's David Whiteley investigates the illegal export of live horses from the UK.
The World Horse Welfare charity told Inside Out that it suspects that horses and ponies are being transported freely across Europe as unscrupulous dealers exploit a legal loophole in equine transit.
Under an agreement between France, Ireland and the UK, sports horses can be moved freely but low-value ponies are not covered by the agreement.
David Whiteley joins the World Horse Welfare's field team as they watch for horse dealers who they suspect are breaking the law. As well as concerns over equine welfare, there are fears the horses could be destined for slaughterhouses in Europe, raising fears about food safety and human health. But P&O Ferries refused some lorries due to unevaluated passports…i.e fakes passports! P&O also refused some lorries because some of the horses were not fit to travel! BUT IT SHOULDN'T BE UP TO PORTS TO REFUSE UNFIT HORSES….it's obvious those trying to take the lorries abroad care nothing about the welfare of its cargo!!! Kudos to P& O Ferries!!
The government says it has agreed to tighten the rules on horse exports from May.
"I won't believe anything until I see or read new legislation! The Government wonders why horse meat is getting into human food, it's because the passports are not checked or are faked, horses are being stolen from fields during the night! Read some of the snippets below from News posts, it just doesn't add up to me!" especially the parts where they say ' One of 5 horse slaughter plants', which includes one 'Ashgrove Meats in Newcastle West' that was responsible for contaminated horse meat! Then in another post it says ' THE only approved horse-slaughtering house in Northern Ireland has stopped killing horses, the Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has revealed.?????"
Preview of FAQ
Q. What can I do about this?
Please join our calls for proper enforcement! You can email your MPs and Defra Ministers quickly and easily here.
You can also help these horses by sharing any information that you have, anonymously and in complete confidence, via the 'Tell Us' pages of our website.
If you would like to make a donation to help keep our teams on the road, you can do so here.
Q. Is live export of horses legal? What are the laws?
A. In some circumstances it can be legal to export horses (for example for breeding or competition). However there is a package of protective legislation in place which should prevent the indiscriminate export of equines for slaughter. Unfortunately it seems that this legislation is not being properly enforced.
The legislation in question includes:
The Welfare of Animals in Transport Order: Sets out the conditions for transporting animals, including rest periods, fitness for transport, vehicle standards and documentary requirements.
The Animal Welfare Act 2006: (in Scotland, the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006) Sets out the basic principle that animals should not be allowed to suffer unnecessarily, either through human action or inaction.
The Equine Identification Regulations: Set out the rules for horse passports.
The Tripartite Agreement: Allows the free movement of some horses between France, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Recently changed – see below.
The Animal Health Act 1981 (Minimum Values) Sets out the minimum value that certain types of equine should have if they are to be exported (see below).
Q. I thought exporting horses for slaughter had been banned years ago?
A. There is a package of legislation in place, including an Act which should have limited the export of equines to protect working horses, ponies, mules and donkeys from export for slaughter. This was brought in as a result of the work of our founder, Ada Cole, and has been improved over the years as a result of our subsequent work as a charity. However, it seems likely that a lack of effective enforcement has led to exports for slaughter taking place under the radar of enforcement agencies. We have gathered evidence and passed this on to the relevant authorities.
Q. What happens to the horses while they are being transported and after they leave the UK?
A. We can't be sure of what will happen to these horses, but we strongly suspect that some of them will be slaughtered. Some of them are taken to markets where they will be sold for various purposes, including slaughter. We also strongly believe that they will not be transported in good conditions, either when they leave the UK or on subsequent journeys after they arrive in Europe, and that their welfare will not be respected. The animals in question have a low financial value, making it uneconomic to export them unless corners are cut – which will compromise their welfare.
Q. What is the Tripartite Agreement (TPA) and does this affect these horses?
A. The Tripartite Agreement is a long-standing agreement between France, the UK and the Republic of Ireland to allow horses to move freely between these three countries without the need for animal health certification. This meant that horses could move over these borders without health checks, and without any traceability which posed significant welfare and disease risks. Originally applied only to Registered horses (such as a racehorses), it was extended in 2005 to apply to all horses, other than those moving directly to slaughter. We have been calling for it to be changed ever since, to prevent unscrupulous individuals from falsely declaring that they are moving horses for legitimate reasons then transporting the animals to slaughter abroad.
Happily our calls have recently been successful, and the Chief Veterinary Officers of France, Ireland and the UK have signed a new agreement which means that horses moving between France and the UK, and France and Ireland, will no longer be able to move freely unless they are 'high-health horses' – meaning registered FEI or race horses. Moreover these movements will be required to be logged, providing much-needed traceability. Movement of horses between the UK and Ireland will be unaffected, as Ireland and the UK share the same official health status (determining which diseases are present and absent from a country), making a change impractical.
The details are yet to be decided, but we are very pleased that such a positive step has been taken to protect horses. The crucial thing now is that the details must be decided upon and these changes must be enforced when the revised agreement comes into force in May 2014. We will be working alongside Defra and the rest of the equine industry to finalize the details and to communicate the changes to horse owners.
Q. What does 'Minimum Values' mean and what does it mean for the export of horses and ponies?
A. By law horses and ponies must have a financial value above a certain amount in order for them to be exported overseas. This helps protect equines of a lower market value from being exported for slaughter, as the price for their meat should be less than the price of the horse or pony. However, with the lack of basic checks of welfare and documentation at ports, there is no way to know whether this law is actually being complied with.
Q. What about horses being imported into the UK?A. There are certainly equal, if not even greater reasons to be concerned about horses being imported into the UK. These horses may well have come from environments where serious diseases are present that we do not currently have in the UK. A lack of enforcement can make it difficult to trace where the horses came from, or where they went, if disease breaks out. In 2010, Britain had its first ever cases of equine infectious anaemia since 1976 when the disease was found in two horses that had been imported from mainland Europe. More cases were reported later the same year and in 2012, all in imported horses. Tracing the other horses that had travelled with the affected animals was a long and complex process.
Equally importantly, the welfare of imported horses may not be respected, with unfit horses being transported over long distances, and little or no enforcement to protect them. Any low-value animal may be vulnerable to this sort of abuse, whether it is entering the UK or leaving it.
The changes to the Tripartite Agreement should help with this issue to some extent, but only so long as they are enforced properly.Take action to help these horses today!
Link for FAQ;-http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/live-export-FAQs
Related Snippets Of Interest:-27/01/2013 Limerick Plant One OF Only 5 Licensed to Slaughter Horses For Meat
A NEWCASTLE West livestock factory is one of only five facilities in Ireland licensed to slaughter horses for meat, it has been confirmed.
The Ashgrove Meats facility in Churchtown has been slaughtering horses and exporting their meat for consumption in mainland Europe for the past three years. It is the only facility licensed to do so in Munster.
Ashgrove Meats is the only plant in Munster which slaughters horses for meat
Link:-http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/local-news/meat-from-horses-with-forged-passports-recalled-by-limerick-abattoir-1-4748132
Related Snippets Of Interest:-2/02/2013 Meat From Horses With Forged Passports Recalled By Limerick Abattoir
THE FOOD Safety Authority (FSA) has concluded an investigation after horses with forged passports were slaughtered for meat at a county Limerick abattoir.
It has been confirmed that meat from two Irish horses which had been exported to Italy had to be recalled after officials discovered that the animals had forged documentation.
The horses had been slaughtered at Ashgrove Meats in Newcastle West, one of only five facilities in Ireland licensed to kill horses for meat.
Under regulations, all horses slaughtered for meat in Ireland have to have a verifiable passport to ensure that they have not been in contact with substances which may be harmful to humans.
Related Snippets Of Interest:- 14/04/2013 NI's Only Horse Slaughtering House Stops
THE only approved horse-slaughtering house in Northern Ireland has stopped killing horses, the Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has revealed.
She explained that the Armagh plant asked the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to remove its authorisation and stopped killing horses at the end of January.
"There was one slaughter plant in County Armagh approved by the FSA for equine slaughter," she explained.
"This establishment is also approved for the slaughter of cattle and sheep. It ceased slaughtering horses completely on 25th January 2013 and has asked the FSA to completely remove their authorisation to slaughter equines."
She said this was the only establishment approved by the FSA to slaughter horses in Northern Ireland in recent times.
Link:-http://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/news/business/business-news/ni-s-only-horse-slaughtering-house-stops-1-4974741
Graphic content: Slaughter Of Horses Causes Outrage: Petition To Sign
Tweet Abbott & Bishop, Australians are NOT sorry for Live Export Cruelty!
How this starving horse shames the middle-class families who dump pet ponies they can't afford, writes LIZ JONES
How this starving horse shames the middle-class families who dumped pet ponies they can't afford, writes LIZ JONES
Redwings Horse Sanctuary: State of Emergency Appeal
Fewer horses slaughtered in abattoirs last year
The European Commission Is Failing European Animals
Northern Irelands Only Horse Slaughtering House Stops
Animal Welfare Groups Plan Suit in Response to USDA Decision to Support the Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption
Graphic Video: Where Do Farm Animals End Up Once They Leave the Eu?
Australian shark cull starts after seven deaths: First animal is killed off coast in cull to prevent fatal attacks
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"When you enter the ocean you are at the mercy of the oceans killers; it is their domain, humans take the risk, sharks attack, it is in their nature…they should not be killed for their normal behaviour!"
UPDATED: 14:46, 27 January 2014
Western Australian government has placed baited hooks on drum lines to kill white, bull and tiger sharks over 10ft long
Policy comes after there were seven fatal attacks in the past three years
The first shark was killed by a government-contracted fisherman
Animal was shot off Castle Rock, near Dunsborough and dumped at sea
Activists threaten to sabotage drum lines and demonstrate against cull
A large shark was killed off the west Australian coast on Sunday, the first under a contentious new state government culling policy aimed at curbing fatal shark attacks.
The Western Australia government on Saturday began placing baited hooks on drum lines off popular beaches in the state capital Perth and to the south to kill white, bull and tiger sharks over 10ft long.
The policy is a response to seven fatal shark attacks in Australia's southwest in three years.
Government spokesman Simon Beaumont said the first shark was killed by a government-contracted commercial fisherman on Sunday morning off Castle Rock near the town of Dunsborough, 155 miles south of Perth.
The shark was longer than three meters (10 feet) and was one of the three targeted species. Beaumont would not say which of the three species it was.
Once the fisherman had confirmed with fishing authorities that the shark was the required species and size, he shot it and dumped the carcass at sea, Beaumont said.
The policy has divided the community since it was announced several weeks ago and led to thousands of people demonstrating on Perth beaches against the shark cull.
Activists have threatened to sabotage the drum lines and threatened one fisherman who had accepted a government contract to catch sharks off Perth. He pulled out, citing the threats.
Cull: The Western Australia government began placing baited hooks on drum lines off popular beaches in the state capital Perth and to the south to kill white, bull and tiger sharks (such as the one pictured) over 10ft long
The federal government last week gave state authorities a special exemption from environmental laws to kill white sharks, a protected species.
Environmentalists argue that there is no evidence that the cull will reduce shark attacks. They argue it could even increase the shark danger by giving water users a false sense of security.
'To think that we're wasting this opportunity to tag and to find out more about these creatures, that we're just going to slaughter them and dump them – it's just such a waste of life,' Rae Threnoworth, member of marine conservation group Sea Shepherd, told Ten Network television.
State Premier Colin Barnett was heckled by members of the public over the shark's death as he officiated at a citizenship ceremony in Perth on Sunday.
'I get no pleasure out of seeing sharks killed,' Barnett told reporters. 'But I have an overriding responsibility to protect the people of Western Australia. That's what I'm doing.'
News Link:–http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2546376/Australian-shark-cull-starts-seven-deaths-First-animal-killed-coast-cull-prevent-fatal-attacks.html
Shark cull aims to end attacks
Published on 9 Feb 2014
Australia is hoping a controversial shark cull will put an end to attacks on humans. Australia's Seven Network reports. shark cull aims to end attacks videol.
Australia is hoping a controversial shark cull will put an end to attacks on humans. Australia's Seven Network reports.
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Australia: First shark killed as controversial culling policy begins The three-metre animal, believed to be a female tiger shark, was caught on bait lines an.
A few facts we all should know about sharks and to stop the Western Australian government from culling sharks and putting them to extinction.
Western Australian government officials on Monday justified a contentious new state government culling policy, aimed at curbing fatal shark attacks, a day af.
Sir Richard Branson has criticised Western Australia's shark cull on the same day as bait was being laid for the first time off .
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Sir Richard Branson has criticised Western Australia's shark cull on the same day as bait was being laid for the first time off Perth beaches.The businessman.
A large shark was killed off the west Australian coast on Sunday, the first under a contentious new state government culling policy aimed at curbing fatal sh.
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Breaking News: Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Workers at DiGiorno Cheese Supplier
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" This heinous cruelty & horrific torture must be stopped; no animal should be treated this way. They are sentient beings capable of feelings just like humans! Do meat eaters really want to eat meat from animals that have been appallingly abused! The public have a right to know how the animals they intend to eat, are treated!
Those farms hoping to get Ag-Gag laws are doing so; because they don't want the public to learn the truth, about the horrific violence & abuse used on their animals; once the public learn of this, they will think twice about buying their products. The people have the power to stop this by raising their voices & demanding better conditions for these poor neglected, abused & heinously treated animals; please use your voice to end this!! Please sign the petition below or at http://www.sliceofcruelty.com/
February 13, 2014 – By Matt Rice
Four workers at a dairy farm that was supplying cheese to DiGiorno Pizza are being charged with a total of 11 counts of criminal animal cruelty. Each count is punishable by up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines.
The charges stem from shocking animal abuse captured on a hidden-camera video by Mercy For Animals at a Wisconsin dairy farm late last year. Abelardo Jaimes, Crescencio Pineda, Lucia Martinez, and Misael Monge-Minero were charged with violating the state's animal cruelty statute after they were caught on video viciously kicking, beating, whipping, dragging and stabbing cows at Wiese Brothers Farms in Greenleaf, Wisconsin.
MFA praises the Brown County Sheriff's Department and district attorney's office for taking swift and decisive action in pursuing justice for these abused and exploited animals.
Mercy For Animals is calling on Nestlé to adopt meaningful animal welfare guidelines, including zero tolerance for kicking, punching and shocking cows; requiring suppliers to prohibit painful and unnecessary mutilations of animals; and requiring suppliers to provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for cattle. Tens of thousands of consumers have signed a petition at SliceOfCruelty.com, urging Nestlé to implement such policies, since the investigation's release.
"These criminal charges should be a wake-up call that heartbreaking animal abuse runs rampant at DiGiorno cheese suppliers. Swift action must be taken to end this unspeakable cruelty. Nestlé has the power and responsibility to implement meaningful policies to end some of the worst forms of animal abuse in the dairy industry," said MFA's executive director, Nathan Runkle. "No socially responsible corporation should support dairy operations that torture animals."
Please take action now to stop this type of blatant animal abuse by signing the petition at SliceOfCruelty.com.
After signing the petition, consider making changes in your own lifestyle to help animals by transitioning to a healthy and humane vegan diet. Visit ChooseVeg.com to learn more.
Watch the shocking hidden-camera video that led to the charges here:
Viewer Discretion Advised – WATCH: Cows Kicked, Stabbed and Dragged at DiGiorno Pizza Cheese Supplier (Please note, these are sentient beings, capable of feeling every strike, punch or kick) should animals be treated like this; just because they are going to be slaughtered? THE ANSWER IS NO!!
Horrific undercover video taken by a Mercy For Animals investigator reveals disgusting animal cruelty at a DiGiorno dairy supplier. Workers kick, beat, and stab cows and drag them by their fragile legs and necks using chains attached to tractors.
Take action at http://www.SliceOfCruelty.com
Cruelty Critics
"The video captures workers engaged in numerous serious acts of direct physical abuse and overt brutality—they whip, beat, slap, kick, stab and yell profanity at the cows. … There is a culture of serious neglect and mistreatment of animals in this facility, and the animals are suffering. This must stop."
Dr. Debra Teachout
"There is no question in my mind, as a veterinarian experienced with farmed animals, including cows, that much of what was being done to the cows was inhumane, brutal and almost certainly a violation of the anti-cruelty statutes of many if not all states."
Dr. Nedim Buyukmihci
"Dragging live cows, and completely suspending them with the cow lift is severe animal abuse. The actions of these people went beyond rough handling and escalated to the level of cruelty. Kicking, beating, and hard whipping of downed cows is abusive."
Dr. Temple Grandin
"It is abuse to beat, kick or whip an animal that cannot get up. Hitting an animal in the face is particularly painful. The fact that cows in other scenes are beaten or kicked in the head and face demonstrates the workers have either learned or have been trained that this bothers the animals more than hitting them on other areas of their bodies."
By Dr. James Reynolds
"Workers were observed to hit, kick and whip downer cows on multiple occasions. Cows were hit in their cervical (neck), thoracic, lumbar, and head regions using hands, ropes, and a thin plastic pipe. All of these actions would have unnecessary and unjustifiable pain and suffering."
Dr. Katherine van Ekert Onay
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WSPA: Welsh Government Takes Forward Factory Dairy Petition
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"Finally some good news, received via email, not over yet; but proves petitions do work!!!"
Dear Jules
We have good news to share with you.
The World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) petition calling on the Welsh Government to stop factory dairy farms in Wales has successfully passed its Petition Committee hearing.
You might remember that we wrote to you back in December, following news that Welsh Planning Minister Carl Sargeant had approved plans to build a 1000-cow intensive dairy farm, asking you to join us in urging the Welsh Assembly to update relevant planning documents to better support decision-makers faced with factory dairy applications.
The petition received 9246 signatories, including Welsh actor Gareth David-Lloyd, who came with WSPA campaigners to hand it in to the Welsh politicians.
The concerns laid out in the petition were heard by the Committee on 18 February, who have decided to take the issue further.
Thank you for helping make this one of the most-signed petitions to the Welsh Government.
The fight to stop factory dairy farms in the UK is far from over, but we wanted to celebrate this positive decision with you.
The next steps will see the Committee write to both Carl Sargeant, Minister for Housing and Regeneration, and Alun Davies, Minister for Natural Resources and Food, for more information.
We'll be sure to keep you updated on progress, and you can read more about this on our website.
Thanks for your support,
Suzi Morris
GRAPHIC VIDEO:Idaho Ag-Gag: MFA Releases Shocking New Video of Dairy Cow Sex Abuse
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"PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION BELOW – THIS HEINOUS ABUSE MUST BE STOPPED NOW & THE AG-GAG LAW ABOLISHED. If these men are capable of treating animals in such a vile manner; what are they like at home? probable domestic abuse & perhaps worse! These evil sub-humans need to be exposed not protected by an AG-GAG Law. Think about it, only those with something to hide would want this law to protect them from the public finding out what really happens to its animals. If you're a meat-eater, are you happy to eat a cow that has been violated & horrifically abused???"
February 19, 2014 Posted By Vandhana Bala
MFA has released never-before-seen undercover video of cows being sexually abused at Bettencourt Dairies, Idaho's largest dairy farm.
The footage is part of a new online ad campaign aimed at defeating the state's controversial "ag-gag" bill, SB 1337.
The graphic hidden-camera video shows a worker fondling a cow's vagina while making crude sexual references. It also shows this and other Bettencourt workers viciously beating, kicking, and jumping on cows in order to deliberately inflict pain.
MFA is urging concerned citizens to contact Idaho governor Butch Otter and representatives in the state House to demand that they reject the dangerous ag-gag bill. Watch the shocking video here:
Viewer Discretion – Dairy Industry Tries to Cover Up Factory Farm Sex Abuse
In direct response to an undercover investigation exposing horrific animal abuse and sexual assault at Bettencourt Dairies, Idaho's largest dairy factory farm, corrupt lawmakers have introduced a bill to silence whistleblowers and keep the dairy industry's dirty secrets hidden from public view. Watch and share this important video. Then take action at www.MercyForAnimals.org/Idaho
In late 2012, MFA conducted an undercover investigation at Bettencourt Dairies that exposed a culture of horrific animal cruelty, neglect, and sexual abuse. The investigation led to criminal charges against workers at the facility. Jesus Garza, seen molesting a cow in this newly released video, was convicted in January 2013 of criminal cruelty to animals. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, ordered to pay a $500 fine, and barred from supervising or providing any direct care to livestock.
This year, in direct response to MFA's investigation, pro-factory farm legislators in Idaho proposed an ag-gag bill designed to shield animal abusers like Jesus Garza from public scrutiny. If passed, SB 1337 would make it a crime to take photos or video at a factory farm without the owner's permission. Luis Bettencourt, owner of Bettencourt Dairies, has been lobbying to pass this bill.
"This legislation is a desperate attempt to sweep evidence of animal cruelty and sexual abuse under the rug," said MFA's executive director, Nathan Runkle.
"Without Mercy For Animals' investigation, sadistic animal abuse and sexual molestation would have gone on undetected, unaddressed and unpunished. Idaho has some of the weakest animal cruelty laws in the nation.
Lawmakers should be focusing on strengthening these pathetic laws, not silencing whistleblowers in an attempt to protect corrupt corporations."
We must put a stop to this dangerous legislation. Click here to sign the petition calling on Idaho governor Butch Otter to veto this dangerous bill.
News post:-http://www.mfablog.org/2014/02/
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Erin Rae Confronts the South's Legacy of Racism in New Song 'He's Not Free'
At first, Erin Rae's new song "He's Not Free" sounds like a sweetly rendered Southern pastoral, full of "early summer peaches" and "cold water glasses sweating."
But by the end of the first verse, when Rae rhymes "honeysuckle vines" with "Georgia voters stood in all-day lines" it's clear that "He's Not Free" is something else entirely. It's a sharp-eyed depiction of a South plagued by centuries of racial violence that serves as an understated companion piece to Adia Victoria's "South Gotta Change." Both of those songs were released during a year of nationwide reckoning with police violence and broader, systemic racism.
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Just as Victoria sings, "You've told a lie for so long" in "South Gotta Change," Rae offers up a similarly sharp condemnation: "If you say the old ways died, you lied, you know?"
"Ahead of this incredibly important run-off election [in Georgia] I wanted to share this song I wrote back in June, after learning about the level of voter suppression that still goes on today and the killing of George Floyd," Rae says in a statement.
"He's Not Free" features some powerful internal rhyming by Rae, who in the second verse sings, "On the television/Murder by policemen/Pledges of allegiance come from babies' mouths."
"Tell me, he's not free, is he?'" Rae asks in the chorus. "He's Not Free" is one of very few originals Rae has released since her breakthrough 2018 album Putting on Airs. Last year, she released the covers EP The Lagniappe Sessions.
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New Zealand would eye revenge when they take on England in the first Test at Auckland on Thursday. New Zealand had lost the five-match ODI series 3-2 and would look to avenge the loss in the Test series. England would look to carry on the winning momentum in the Test series as well. England are coming off a 0-4 Ashes series loss and would have the after-effects of that disappointing series. They must shrug off that nightmare and come fresh in the Test series against New Zealand to give a tough fight to the Kiwis. New Zealand will begin favourites as they are playing at home. But England will come hard at New Zealand after their 0-4 Ashes series loss. They would look to prove a point or two in the Test series against New Zealand. But New Zealand at home would be a tough nut to crack.
Best economical pick & Smart Pick – England have Joe Root as skipper who likes to lead from the front. Then, they have ever-reliable opener Alastair Cook who would look to do well after an average Ashes series recently. They have in-form batsmen in Jonny Bairstow who is coming off two consecutive tons in the ODI series recently.
Top captains & vice captains – New Zealand have home advantage to play with. They have in-form batsmen and bowlers who can exploit the home conditions to the hilt. Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry form the explosive top-order line-up. New Zealand batting is heavily dependent on Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor to guide them through. New Zealand missed Taylor in the fifth ODI and lost the series. New Zealand would be hoping for an all-round contribution from all their players to give a tough fight to a competitive England unit.
Cautious Pick – Martin Guptill got a call from the national selectors to remain as a cover for Ross Taylor for the first Test against England. Although Guptill's reputation as a limited overs cricketer glorified in the last few, people still doubt his credentials in the longest format. The seasoned batsman has played 47 Tests, compiling 2586 runs at an average of 29.38 but hasn't played Test cricket for New Zealand since October 2016.


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Q: Compare time range string with select list time range A user must select a start time and an end time, and I would like to compare this time range with a select list on the same page and select the options automatically that match the range of the times the user has inputed via regex if poss, or Jquery.
I was thinking converting the times to seconds and matching the ranges that way?  Not sure if possible.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks
Start Time
<input type="text">10:00AM</input>

End Time
<input type="text">2:00PM</input>

<select>
<option>10:00AM to 3:00PM</option>
<option>10:30AM to 2:00PM</option>
<option>2:00PM to 6:00PM</option>
<option>6:00PM to 9:00PM</option>
<option>9:00PM to 11:00PM</option>
</select>

A: It is only possible to make sure the use enters a valid input using regex.
Here is a regular expression that can be used for matching strings like 2:00PM:
/\d{1,2}:\d{2}(AM|PM|)/i

… Assuming there are no spaces.
For putting the entered value in a specific time range, you will have to write a separate script.

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