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Would you really expect anything other from a bunch of gearheads onboard the "Good Ship Camera Porn"?
The sad truth is that film and digital are just mediums that have their strengths and weaknesses.
Nearly all your posts are exceedingly subjective, heavily bias without evidence, and you see photography as a war between film and digital.The sad truth is that film and digital are just mediums that have their strengths and weaknesses. This is not an all or nothing game, nor a do or die.There is plenty of room for both.Stop being a medium bigot and instead be a picture bigot, because you and your ilk are no better then the "gearheads" you so disdain.Time to grow up, and leave the Chevy/Ford/My dad can beat up your dad/mine is longer mentality to Junior High School boys ;-)
Without meaning to be rude, my answer would be the same. I couldn't give a rat's arse whether other photographers are moving back to film or not. The fact is both forms of capture are not mutually exclusive and co-exist very nicely.
Talked with a Kodak rep at NANPA last week. He told me the introduction of Ektar 100 in 120 was in response to a lot of demand from shooters using everything from the old Kodak bellows cameras to new(ish) Hassys and Mamiyas.
the Sony looks a bit CGI/animated - too smooth in a way.
. . .the medium is not the message.
I agree, but the workflow definitely affects the results.
I agree, but the workflow definitely affects the results.My epiphany occurred when I shot a large still life job about five years ago. The layouts were very specific in terms of final size and placement of elements in each scene (to allow for text & gutters). Using the capture software I was able to use the AD's digital comps as overlays to get exact placement of all the elements in each shot. Everything when faster with more precision. Un-retouched, actual-sized proofs were printed out at beer o'clock and everyone was satisfied (and slightly buzzed).The other aspect of digital capture is knowing exact RGB values within a few seconds of capture. No more Polaroid "estimating". Lights can be manipulated to get exact tonal values within the scene. The level of precision of exposure is much greater with digital capture tools than with analog tools.This is old news to digital junkies, but every time I shot film I found myself fighting the workflow when trying to get precise results.
. . . just print out the layout on overhead transparency flim and tape it to the ground glass.
where in Central IL are you located?
I'm with you Anders. Film is different. Vive la difference!Eduardo
I'm a landscape shooter doing both film and digital. Since it's been a big snow year in New England, I've shot quite a few snowscapes.My P20 is used primarily on an Arca Swiss 6x9 with typical landscape movements, including stitching with a KG sliding back.Even using LCC in Capture One, there is pretty serious casting on bright snow. It is difficult and time-consuming to correct it and get both halves of my stitched frame to color match.It seems that when I head out to shoot snow scenes, I'm mostly taking my 8x10 Arca and Provia/Velvia sheet film. Results are outstanding.YMMV.Larry
Yeh I am using film again and I drop it off at the Lab with my Horse and Buggy, Sold the Car too...Next week I am buying an AirBrush machine so I can retouch the prints as well.... Screw Adobe!! I feel good things are coming. My clients were just complaining about how fast it was to go from shoot to printed campaign and they said. Take a couple of extra days with getting us those contact sheet....Mean time are competitor will have the Ads on the street while we look at the contact sheets with a loupe.I also invested in some Wax pencils for marking the contact sheets....Feels like the good old times.Snook


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Translation of habit in Spanish:
- 1 1.1 countable (usual piece of behavior)(bad) vicio (masculine)to have revolting habits
mala costumbre (feminine)
mal hábito (masculine)tener muy malos modaleseating habitshábitos alimenticiosas was her habitcomo tenía por costumbreto fall into bad habitsadquirir malas costumbresto break or cure a habitperder or quitarse una (mala) costumbrehis habit of always interruptingsu (mala) costumbre de interrumpir todo el tiempoto be in the habit of
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infinitive -ingadoptar la costumbre de +don't make a habit of it infinitiveque no se repitato have a habit of -ingtener la manía de +to get somebody into the habit of infinitive -ingacostumbrar a alguiento get oneself into the habit of a+ infinitive -ingacostumbrarse a +to get somebody/oneself out of the habit of infinitive -ingquitarle a alguien/quitarse la costumbre de + infinitiveExample sentences1.2 uncountable (customary behavior) force of habit
fuerza (feminine) de la costumbreout of sheer habitpor pura costumbre1.3 uncountable (dependence on nicotine, drugs) the habit [colloquial]el vicioto break or kick the habitdejar el viciohe now has a $100-a-day habitahora el vicio le cuesta 100 dólares diariosto be off the habit (US) [colloquial]haber dejado la droga
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- I know it's a bad habit, eating sweets in he morning, but strawberry shortcake is my favorite food.
- I have a bad habit of voicing my own true opinions.
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- Because I wore the habit of a religious order he saw me as a sort of expert, one who could get results.
- Standing on a parapet of fictive marble, dressed in the brown habit of his order, St Francis gazes intently at a wooden crucifix held between his crossed hands.
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West Texas A&M University has announced Shawn Burns as its new chief of police.
Burns joined the University Police Department in 1995. He is a WT graduate with a bachelor of science degree in political science with an emphasis in pre-law studies. He was promoted to patrol corporal in 1996, patrol sergeant in 1998, lieutenant/patrol division commander in 2001 and interim chief in 2002.
"West Texas A&M has been my home for a long time now, as a student and in law enforcement, and I am honored to have been chosen to help ensure that it remains one of the safest campus environments in Texas," Burns said in a university news release.
Burns succeeds the late Eddie Wilson as chief at UPD. Wilson passed away in 2002 following a lengthy illness.
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Prep 10 mins
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- 1 (19 1/2 ounce) packagerich and moist fudge brownie mix
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 18 miniature peanut butter cups
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- Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry brownie mix, oil, water and eggs.
- Beat for 50 strokes with a spoon.
- Fill the lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
- Press 1 peanut butter cup into each cup until the top edge of the candy is even with the top of the batter.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the brownies are set (do not overbake).
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NEW ORLEANS, LA — Mayor Mitch Landrieu issued the following statement today after the passage of the 2013 Operating Budget by the New Orleans City Council:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The City of New Orleans is encouraging residents of Orleans, St. Bernard and Jefferson parishes to attend a region-wide public meeting on December 8, or subsequent neighborhood meetings in the week of
NEW ORLEANS, LA—Today, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy issued a filming notice to New Orleans residents.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA- The City of New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board continues to conduct surveillance for and test for the presence of West Nile virus in the "southern house mosquito." West Nile virus was last detected in mosquitoes in early October.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans Alcohol and Beverage Control Board voted to revoke the alcoholic beverage permits of the Daiquiri Place Café located at 1401 St. Charles Avenue.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, the City of New Orleans issued the traffic plan for the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade scheduled for Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
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The celebrities competing for the Season 22 mirrorball have been announced. While, it's not the most star-studded, I'm quite like the cast. My only gripe is that there's three football players in the mix. Sure Doug Flutie is retired but still, do we need three? I feel one probably got called in after another male star flaked.
Speaking of men, I'm rooting for ANTM alum Nyle DiMarco and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller. Over on the women's side, I'm torn between several names. You have former OC actress Mischa Barton, RHOA's Kim Fields, Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin and Donald Trump's second wife Marla Maples all in the mix. I can't wait for all the Trump digs with the latter. This should be good.
The professional dancers competing are also noteworthy. Artem Chiqvinstev returns from Strictly Come Dancing. Sasha Farber gets promoted again from the Troupe. Peta Murgatroyd is healthy again after skipping last season due to an injury. Lastly and certainly not least, fan favorite Edyta Sliwinska is back. She hasn't competed since Season 10. Sadly, she's paired up with Geraldo Rivera which likely means she won't win.
Speaking of perennial loser. Keo Motsepe finally has a partner that has massive potential. It'll be a shocker if he gets eliminated within the first couple of weeks again. Check out the Dancing With The Stars Season 22 couplings below and weigh in on which celebs you're rooting for.
The upcoming Season 20 of Dancing With The Stars marks the tenth anniversary of the popular dance competition. To mark the milestone, producers have fashioned a brand spanking new gold mirrorball trophy to give to the winner. Personally, I prefer the original one. The gold one looks a little tacky.
So who's in the running? It's not the most star-studded cast, but it's an interesting one. The NFL's first openly-gay player Michael Sam along with double amputee motivational speaker Noah Galloway provide the eye candy for the Spring 2015 edition. Fingers crossed that their respective female pros put them in very revealing outfits often.
Suzanne Somers and Patti LaBelle are representing for the veterans while Hunger Games actress Willow Shields checks in for the tween demo. Shields, at 14-years-old, is the youngest ever to compete on the show. For me, the addition of Rumer Willis is the most fascinating. I never thought I'd see Bruce Willis or Demi Moore in the audience, but they may just pop up to support their daughter.
The odds-on favorite to take Season 20 is Olympian Nastia Liukin. Athletes have a great track record on the show. To boot, she's partnered up with the winningest pro, Derek Hough. He wasn't supposed to take part this season, but the powers-that-be made it happen last minute. Speaking of Hough, his cousin, Riker Lynch, is also one of the stars strapping on their ballroom shoes. Check out the entire cast below, along with watching the reveal on Good Morning America.
It's been three years since Tyrell ranked the Dancing With The Stars' male professional dancers. Since several new pro hotties have joined the ABC dancing competition since, I thought it was time to reevaluate his rankings. Also, everyone has their own personal tastes and I wanted to share mine. If you've been reading the site for awhile now, I'm pretty sure you have an idea who top ballroom dog is in my book. Check out the studs below and be sure to sound off on my choices.
I don't normally recap Dancing With The Stars, but since I'm enjoying this season so much, I thought I'd give it a try. There's so many people I'm rooting for. Also, the fact the show airs only once a week now instead of two episodes, makes it much more manageable. I love that the performances and eliminations take place all in one jam-packed night. Much less unnecessary filler. However, the producers still manage to draw out the eliminations with their dramatic lighting and music.
The only thing I don't like about the new format is the glitter pit replacing the celeb aquarium where the stars watched all the action from above. Also, was it necessary to move the judges to the other side of the dance floor? I digress. Check out week two's performances below and find out who earned the unwanted distinction of being the first boot.
check out the week 2 performances and the first elimination after the jump
Turns out the rumors were true. Everyone on TMZ's list is part of Dancing With The Stars Season 17 with a few extra additions. As I had hoped, some male eye candy was added. It comes in the form of Pretty Little Liars actor Brant Daugherty and High School Musical's Corbin Bleu.
Speaking of eye candy, my favorite Russian pro dancer Gleb Savchenko isn't dancing with anyone this year. Former SYTYCD dancer Lindsay Arnold is also missing, along with longtime staple Kym Johnson. Stepping in to replace their shoes are Tyne Stecklein, Emma Slater and Sasha Farber. The latter two were both part of the Dance Troupe for several seasons. Congrats on the promotion.
This year, DWTS is only airing once a week which means both the eliminations and performances will take place on the same night. For those who looked forward to the musical guests, don't worry. They'll still appear, but only later in the season when the cast has been whittled away. Without further ado, check out the DWTS Season 17 cast below which was revealed earlier today on Good Morning America.
check out the cast with their pros and my comments after the jump
After watching the season premiere of Dancing With The Stars, I feel content with the predictions I made prior to the first telecast. Most of the celebrities performed as I thought they would with a couple notable exceptions. Both Andy Dick and Wynonna Judd impressed and entertained with their debut performances. That said, I still think they're going to be eliminated within the first five weeks.
The stars had to dance either a cha cha cha, a foxtrot or a contemporary on the first night. With no results show until Tuesday, March 26, all of them get a second chance to impress viewers next Monday. Check out all the performances below and find out which ones were my three favorites and worst pick.
After going with an All-Stars edition, Dancing With The Stars is going back to basics for Season 16. While I enjoyed seeing returning favorites, I'm looking forward to tonight's season premiere. While the star wattage isn't as high as in previous seasons, I already have a few people I'm rooting for. Lisa Vanderpump, I'm talking about you.
Getting a first look at the "celebrities" with their professional partners is always exciting to watch. While I do enjoy witnessing the trainwrecks, I'm more stoked to see who comes bursting out of the gates gunning for the mirrorball trophy. Check out my predictions on how Season 16's stars will fare.
Without a doubt, Andy Dick will be one of the first to go. I just can't see the 47-year-old comedian having any sort of rhythm. Former ABC sitcom star DL Hughley might have some dancing prowess, but don't think he has the fan base to support him. Speaking of fans, everyone knows that country music has diehard ones. Normally I would put Wynonna Judd higher, but with Kellie Pickler also in the competition, I think Judd will suffer and be ousted early.
Also in this bunch is my favorite Lisa Vanderpump. While popular with Housewives addicts (myself included), she probably isn't well known outside the Bravo universe. Hopefully her signature wit and sass will win over new fans quickly. Last in this list is boxer Victor Ortiz. I'm sure when it comes to demographics, there isn't much crossover between DWTS and boxing watchers. His chances aren't helped by being saddled with new professional, Lindsay Arnold either. I thoroughly believe, viewers also vote for their favorite pros.
My favorite part of every Dancing With The Stars season is the first episode. After weeks of buildup and buzz, we finally get to see who has the stuff to take it all the way and who's there simply for fodder and ratings. This season that title goes to Andy Dick. I just can't see the Newsradio star doing well. Poor Sharna Burgess. After spending several seasons in the Dance Troupe, she finally gets promoted to the big time, but saddled with Dick. LOL. With that said, the duo looks like they having lots of fun in their official promo photo.
ABC just released all the competing stars with their professional partners. This crop of wannabe hoofers doesn't have the star wattage as previous ones, but I'm really looking forward to this season. We have new pro blood in the form of STYCYD alum Lindsay Arnold, Gleb Savchenko and the aforementioned Burgess. Based on first impressions Karina Smirnoff, Derek Hough and Val Chmerkovskiy have the best chemistry with their stars. Check out all the photos below.


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Now Mr Dippie is urging other Wanaka landowners to be
proactive in managing unsafe trees on their properties.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council had issued Mr Dippie's
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Mr Dippie's resource consent conditions stipulated no trees
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He provided the council with an arborist's report which
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''The findings mean that developer Orchard Road Holdings Ltd
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felled as an urgent measure, as under the consent any trees
posing a safety risk may be removed,'' Mr Carran said.
The report commissioned by the council also identified other
trees in the shelterbelt that needed to be felled.
Mr Dippie was pleased he and the council were ''on the same
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''They're doing exactly what we thought ... and it's good to
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''And I think other landowners need to look at trees that are
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''Some ... are reaching an age where they are getting
''It's important for landowners, I believe, to take a
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Two of the trees in the roadside shelterbelt on Mr Dippie's
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The company's felling work would continue throughout the next
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An Associated Press reporter saw the four-vehicle convoy that arrived at Monrovia's airport early Tuesday. The chartered plane took off at 1:12 a.m. local time.
Nancy Writebol, a missionary from North Carolina, will be treated at the same Atlanta hospital where an American doctor with Ebola already has been taken.
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Segway Owner's Death Adds to Company's Safety, Image Challenges
Segway Inc. may face fresh challenges trying to broaden the appeal of its transporter after the company's owner died driving the vehicle off a cliff.
Jimi Heselden, the British millionaire who owned the company, accidentally drove a Segway off a precipice and into a river, according to police in West Yorkshire, England, where he had his estate. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the two-wheeled vehicle was recovered from the water.
The Segway, hailed as a revolutionary invention when it debuted nine years ago, has struggled to expand beyond its status as a niche product. Though some law enforcement and sightseeing groups have embraced the vehicle, a $6,000-plus price tag has prevented it from catching on with consumers. Product recalls and restrictions by cities such as New York also have hampered the Segway's sales.
While the accident may have had nothing to do with the Segway's design, the company could use it to highlight safety precautions, said Glenn Bunting, managing director of public-relations firm Sitrick and Co.
"They have to use it as teachable moment for their customers," said Bunting, whose firm specializes in crisis management. "What we would recommend is: Thoroughly investigate how this tragedy occurred, and from it, not only do you learn, but use it for an opportunity to enhance safety measures."
Safety Precautions
The San Francisco-based Electric Tour Co., which has a fleet of 48 Segways, requires all riders to wear bright-green vests and helmets, said owner Brian Huber. The nearly six-year-old business also spends as much as 45 minutes on safety training. Since the city doesn't allow Segways on sidewalks, the company takes extra precautions, Huber said.
"We don't let anyone leave our facility unless we think they're a competent rider," he said in an interview. "Something like this we will use as another reminder to stay away from treacherous objects."
Heselden crashed into the River Wharfe in West Yorkshire while riding around his estate on Sept. 26, said Neil Wardley, a police spokesman. The accident isn't believed to be suspicious, Wardley said yesterday.
The 62-year-old, who made his fortune from the Leeds, England-based Hesco Bastion Ltd., bought the Segway business this year. He had an estimated personal fortune of 166 million pounds ($263.2 million), according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
'Tragic Accident'
"Our family has been left devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of a much loved father and husband," Heselden's family said in an e-mail. "There is absolutely nothing to suggest it was anything other than a tragic accident."
Segway, based in Bedford, New Hampshire, didn't immediately return requests for comment after business hours. Dean Kamen, who invented the Segway, is traveling internationally and couldn't be reached, said Dennis Garrigan, a spokesman for Kamen's nonprofit organization. He no longer works at Segway.
The death marks a low point for a product that was greeted with hype initially, followed by tepid demand and later marred by recalls. The Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation device, allows riders to remain upright and steer with body movements.
The invention gained attention even before it was unveiled in December 2001, spurred by leaked quotes from a book proposal that ran on the Inside.com news site. The proposal quoted Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs saying people will design cities around the invention and venture capitalist John Doerr comparing its significance to the World Wide Web.
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Harvard Business School Press paid $250,000 for the book deal before it knew what the invention was, according to the New York Times. The company also raised $90 million from venture capitalists. At the time, Kamen tried to tamp down the excitement, saying the book-proposal quotes were taken out of context.
Segway spent about $100 million developing the vehicle, which won early support from government and corporate customers. Law-enforcement departments and the U.S. Postal Service started testing Segways in 2002, and Amazon.com Inc. began taking orders that year. Michelin North America Inc., the National Park Service and the city of Atlanta also pledged to use transporter.
Prices of between $5,000 and $10,000 limited the appeal, and cities such as New York restricted where people could drive their Segways. In 2003, President George W. Bush was photographed leaping from one of the vehicles after losing control of it in Maine. In the same year, the company recalled all 6,000 of its transporters after a safety report found operators risk falling as batteries ran out.
Switching Direction
In September 2006, the company voluntarily recalled 23,500 of its scooters because they could suddenly reverse, causing the rider to fall. The wheels could unexpectedly switch direction when the rider leaned the transporter back to slow down, get off and get on again in a short period of time.
More than 500 organizations worldwide now use the transporters for policing and security, according to the company. Consumers make up 60 percent of sales, with 350 retail outlets in 80 countries. Forty-four states allow Segways to operate in the same spaces as walkers and bikers, according to the company.
Segways have built a fan base among sightseeing tour groups and enthusiasts such as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who participates in a Segway polo league.
Huber, at Electric Tour Co. in San Francisco, said Segway crashes are rarer than bicycle accidents. When they do happen, they typically result in the same kind of scrapes and bumps that bike riders get, he said. Still, the transporters can instill an inflated sense of confidence, Huber said.
"People think Segways are like hovercrafts, that if you bang them into a curb you're not going to fall," he said. "They're not magic."


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Released: Jan 01st, 1993
Running Time: 75
Company: Rosebud Male
Cast: Nikky (I), Tad Garrett, Vic Hall, John Robertson, Randy Storm, Cody James, Bill Watkins, Ross Atkins, Trey Tempest
Critical Rating: AA 1/2
Genre: Gay and Bi
You certainly don't run across titles much better than this one very often. This first release from the previously straight-only Rosebud Productions is a mixed bag. on the plus side, you have an excellent cast (newcomers Ross Atkins, latin lovegod John Robertson, and blond Nikky are real finds), a terrific camera that produces a really sharp picture, and plenty of group sex (two four-ways), which even many of the bigger companies don't bother with these days due to the cost. And then, of course, there is the title, which is guaranteed to sell tapes.
On the minus side, you've got an uncredited director, which seems to know what the setting in each often four scenes is, but hasn't a clue as to how to get the cast on or off the stage or into the sex smoothly. The sets are also lame. We've seen this particular alley too many times before. it's a standing set in an often used north Hollywood production facility. Whether this product line will eventually make the grade will largely depend on the company's commitment to its gay audience. Perhaps a director that works close with the models might be a start.


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Rickard Rakell highlights a number of free agents who the Ducks will have to make decisions on during the off-season.
Rickard Rakell said that coach Bruce Boudreau was not the only one to blame for the Ducks losing their fourth straight Game 7.
Rickard Rakell registered an assist in a 4-1 win against Nashville in Game 4 on Thursday.
Rickard Rakell scored one of Anaheim's goals in a 3-0 shutout of Nashville in Game 3.
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Rickard Rakell is not dressing Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames.
Rickard Rakell had an assist in Anaheim's 2-1 victory over Edmonton Monday night.
Rickard Rakell's 20th goal of the season was the overtime winner as the Ducks triumphed 4-3 over Ottawa Saturday.


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It sounds like I got to him. Florida and Germany in the same year! Way hey must have been a good boy all year for Santa to reward him so much.
Did you enjoy Green St Geeeordi Boye? I'm just flicking through the TV listings at the moment, I'm tryng to work out what other smooth one liners you can hit me with after you've clearly mastered the remote and DVD. Impressive.
What's the pint in me bring up our trophy win? This is quite simple... I can! Ha Ha ha
You spent a lot of time reponding to my message and I am going to try to take a different approach with you. I just feel that you are a sad, pathetic individual who has basic and higher order social skill set issues. So in an effort to bring global (some of us go to Floida don't you know) peace and harmony to theseboads I am going to try to be nice to you from now on.
Maybe if someone shows you kindness you can experience it and as a person you will grow and catch up with the rest of society.
So how where the trips to Whitby, you seem to recall those with fondness?
Weren't Newcastle impressive at the weekend. Thought that Bramble had another great game. When will he play for England?
If I come up and visit you we could go out on the #$%$ together (this means drinking beer or other forms of alcohol, nothing else ok). Are you allowed out past 6.00?
You say you're not into soaps. What sort of telly do you like? I can guess the type of videos.
I hope this can be the start of a good friendship. I'm sorry for the comments I made about your childhood. That wasn't nice or clever not matter how true. I hope you can forgive me as I have forgiven you for your less than polite attitude. I look forward to your responses.
Your true friend (first one I bet)
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fucking hell!
You really take all of this to heart dont you?
I can tell your about to cry your eyes out soon.
Newcastle Vs Everton was quite an entertaining match, both sides had plenty of chances to get all 3 points but never finished their chances!
The same cant be said about Boro Vs Blackburn, NUFC may rapidly be becoming an average Premiership side but Boro have 'Championship' quality written all over them.....if anything thats degrading some of the Championship teams!
Even Notts County gave Boro a great footballing lesson in a cup that Boro fans seem to think they will win every season since they won it the once!
Seems Southgates clueless, but look! Bryan Robsons available again!
Get Robbo back please, and then your precious Boro can get back to their good old selves, not turning up for fixtures and getting points deducted resulting in relegation.
Now Doug! take this as banter and dont be crying and replying all angry as per usual!
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Smoggy, my dear boy... I'm not bothered about what you think or say. You seem to think you 'wind' us up. I can take a good winding, I actively encourage it. Don't worry about us Boro fans pal, we are critical of our team but loyal... unlike the blind enthusiasm your lot have.
The reason I don't like your posts are, not cos they 'wind' me up, but because they are so blatantly unfunny and obviously written by a #$%$ You see, to wind someone up you have to be intelligent.
Smoggy, you're just a big #$%$ And I bet that's the first time you've heard that word used in conjunction with your name.
PS: oh, and no we don't expect to win the Carling Cup every year... but, by the way, when did you win it?
Hi Smoggy,
Thanks for your email. See how much nicer this can be if we are all slightly nice to each other. I will try to not get to angry in my response. It's just that you wind me up sooooo welll, that sometimes I just bite. You are very funny.
I thought you were very lucky against Everton. Your goal being offside one of the lucky things that happened. Not such a clever score line if it was seen.
I think you're funny about mocking us for relegation. NUFC have hung around the #$%$ end of the league, at the beginning, on quite a few recent seasons now, only just pulling it back together after 10 or so games.
I laughed out loud to your name the unemployeed manager game. Lets see Keegan, Souness, Guillet, Robson (although emloyeed not in his former top slot). Which one would I like to see back the most? Hmmm tough question. Probably Keegan. Nothing funny about being 13 (?) points clear at Christmas and choking. Probably one of my happier memories of him, that and "I would love it if we beat them!" ahhh sweet dreams Kev!
My last manager you ask - oh he's running the England team. The last guy before that - oh he's the England number 2 (El Tel if you didn't know) Our first team coach - Oh he's not on Gardening leave wondering if he's got a job - Mr "Glad I have a retirement fund Bond" -he's also the England team coach. Looks like a Boro 1, 2, 3 in the England Coaching set up. I think all these guys will turn up to the games don't you?
Now - Take this as banter and dont be crying and replying all angry as per usual!


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Chocolate Truffle Cake
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr 30 mins
If you are craving chocolate, look no further! This cake is the ultimate in decadence and takes so few ingredients. It's dense, fudge-like and the ganache is delicious. I like to garnish it with some fresh raspberries. This recipe comes from a cookbook called, "Beyond Parsley". Enjoy! Note: time does not include refrigeration.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 8 ounces dark chocolate or 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 5 eggs, beaten until foamy
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Melt the 8 ounces of chocolate, for the cake, and stir until smooth. You can use a double boiler for this or simply a bowl fitted over a pan containing an inch or two of boiling water - just make sure the water doesn't touch the bowl.
- Remove from the heat and cool for a few minutes. Add the butter, a little bit at a time, and beat with a wire whisk until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat it for about a minute, using the whisk.
- Add eggs and continue beating with the whisk until fully incorporated.
- Butter an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment. Pour in the batter and set pan into a slightly larger pan.
- Fill the larger, outer pan with some hot water, about 1 inch deep. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes tops.depending on your oven.).
- Cool for 1 hour. (Yes, you have to wait!) Cake will fall, don't be alarmed.
- Then refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. (Yes, you have to wait some more.).
- Prepare the ganache: Boil chocolate and heavy cream together, over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Be careful here so you don't burn the chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, take off heat immediately and set to cool a bit.
- Refrigerate the ganache until it's of spreadable consistency. This could take about 1 to 2 hours (while your cake is refrigerating). Just be careful that it doesn't sit too long or your ganache will become too hard to spread.
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So chocolaty and fudgy! The ganache was my favorite part. I had a bit of time mixing the butter in by hand so the cake did end up a bit crunchy with butter not quite mixed in. I did use a 9in cheesecake pan.
This is without a doubt the BEST chocolate truffle cake I've ever had. However, I had such a time getting the cake out of the pan that I nearly destoyed it. I double lined my pan, per a previous reviewers suggestion, but still had a heck of a time getting the cake to release. I plan to make it in the springform pan next time.
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Factional tensions in ruling ZANU-PF party persisted: in speech to ZANU-PF central committee President Mugabe 9 June described war veterans as dissidents for allegedly threatening war if VP Emmerson Mnangagwa failed to succeed him.
Former VP Joice Mujuru 1 March launched Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) party. Security forces and alleged ZANU-PF proxies subsequently upped violence including disruption of rallies, intimidation, abductions and assaults. Amid persistent ZANU-PF factionalism, individuals associated with G40 faction supporting Grace Mugabe used disciplinary processes to disempower VP Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies; War Veterans Minister Christopher Mutsvangwa and wife Senator Monica Mutsvangwa suspended from party. President Mugabe early-March admitted over $13bn in state revenue from Marange Diamond fields missing, confirming long-standing domestic and international allegations.
Tensions worsened between rival factions of ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) pitting First Lady Grace Mugabe against VP Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa ally Prosecutor General Johannes Tomana arrested and charged 2 Feb with interfering in case of four defendants accused of trying to firebomb Grace Mugabe's dairy farm late-Jan; accused are linked to military intelligence, traditional Mnangagwa allies. Grace Mugabe 12 Feb accused war veterans and security chiefs of disloyalty to President Mugabe, exacerbating tensions with security elements aligned to Mnangagwa. Extraordinary ZANU-PF politburo meeting 17 Feb failed to avert further fracturing within party; three Mnangagwa-aligned provincial party chairpersons rejected efforts to suspend them by rivals allied to first lady's G40 faction; Grace Mugabe ally Mandi Chimene said War Veterans Minister Christopher Mutsvangwa – a key Mnangagwa ally – and his executive would be removed from leadership of National Liberation War Veterans Association. Police thwarted Mutsvangwa's efforts to convene extraordinary meeting in Harare and 18 Feb violently suppressed war veterans' gathering. Mugabe 19 Feb railed against factionalism, castigated Mutsvangwa and defended G40; reportedly curtailed first lady's rallies in bid to appease security elements.
Factionalism intensified within ZANU-PF between potential successors of President Mugabe, First Lady Grace Mugabe and VP Emmerson Mnangagwa: three ministers supportive of first lady mid-Jan filed complaint to Midlands province alleging intimidation by Mnangagwa supporters and seeking expulsion of three of Mnangagwa's strongest allies. Mugabe returned from Far East 22 Jan, dismissing media reports he had suffered heart attack.
Divisions within ruling ZANU-PF persisted with series of no confidence votes against VP Mnangagwa's supporters including: 7 Dec ouster of two ZANU-PF women's league national executive members, Esphinah Nhari and Monica Mutsvangwa; ZANU-PF member Chris Mutsangwa ousted 14 Dec in no confidence vote. Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai 21 Dec claimed President Mugabe had been replaced by wife Grace Mugabe in "palace coup". Rift between Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa and Indigenisation Minister Patrick Zhuwao persisted over indigenisation regulations for foreign owned companies.
Factionalism within ruling ZANU-PF persisted amid ongoing tensions between First Lady Grace Mugabe and VP Mnangagwa over succession. Mnangagwa's position strengthened with 6 Nov announcement of support by Defence Force Commander Constantine Chiwenga; Grace Mugabe mid-Nov dismissed rumours of presidential ambitions amid ongoing campaigning. Two ZANU-PF members killed 21 Nov, reportedly by fellow party members, in Chitungwiza suburb of Harare. Series of protests held throughout month, some led by opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), against deteriorating social, economic and political conditions; security forces responded with violence; clashes between MCD and ZANU-PF supporters also reported.
First Lady Grace Mugabe early Oct began series of controversial countrywide rallies ahead of ZANU-PF's Dec convention in context of rampant factionalism and continued uncertainty surrounding President Mugabe's successor. Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa received support from international financial institutions for plan to pay back $1.4bn in debt arrears, but faces robust criticism from other cabinet ministers for submitting to IMF, raising question about govt's commitment to deliver promised economic reforms.
Three parliamentary by-elections held 19 Sept in Epworth, Mbire and Marondera Central constituencies; opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) continued by-election boycott, reiterated demands for electoral and democratic reform. ZANU-PF candidates in all three constituencies retained National Assembly seats. Zimbabwe Election Support Network 20 Sept reported police interference and voter intimidation during by-elections. Former VP Grace Mujuru 9 Sept launched manifesto for new opposition People First party amid rumours of possible alliance with opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai. President Mugabe mid-Sept endorsed donor-supported economic reform agenda, marking major policy shift amid increased political factionalism.
Police violently dispersed trade union protests in Harare 8 Aug; protests prompted by massive job cuts following mid-July Supreme Court ruling allowing employers to terminate contracts with three months' notice. Union leaders detained; journalists allegedly detained and threatened with disappearance. Zanu-PF National Disciplinary Committee 20 Aug began investigation into six pending cases involving senior party officials accused of plotting to depose President Mugabe.
President Mugabe 6 July reshuffled cabinet: prominent Information Minister Jonathan Moyo reappointed as Minister for Higher Education. Mugabe 3 July announced three by-elections for seats of three ZANU-PF heavyweights Kudakwashe Bhasikti, David Butau and Ray Kaukonde, expelled from parliament in June, to be held 19 Sept.
Opposition MDC boycott facilitated ZANU-PF's clean sweep of sixteen by-elections held 10 June; voter turnout low. Expelled ZANU-PF MP Themba Mliswa scored well as independent candidate in Hunrungwe West despite campaign of intimidation and violence waged against him and supporters. MDC continued calls for key electoral reforms. Election observers noted widespread voter intimidation. ZANU-PF purges continued with 39 senior officials suspended early-June, bringing total to 141 senior officials expelled and suspended.
Seven former high-ranking ZANU-PF party members expelled 22 May amid continued purges within ruling party; thirteen others suspected of plotting to assassinate President Mugabe and replace him with former VP Joice Mujuru suspended. 87 members suspended from holding leadership position within party for two years 28 May, over accusation of plotting to overthrow Mugabe. Tensions high ahead of 10 June by-elections: voter intimidation and violence reported in Hurunge West including reports citizens being warned an "unsatisfactory vote" will result in food aid and agricultural inputs being withheld.
Purges within ruling ZANU-PF party continued with 3 April expulsion of former VP and Second Secretary Joyce Mujuru. Former ZANU-PF heavyweights Rugare Gumbo and Didymus Mutasa joined Mujuru 7 April to launch new party, "ZANU People First", plans to compete against ZANU-PF in 10 June by-elections and 2018 national elections. Opposition MDC 10 April announced boycott of by-elections, demanded implementation of electoral reforms.
President Mugabe faced series of court challenges following months-long ZANU-PF purges. Expelled party members Ruagare Gumbo and Didymus Mutasa 2 March issued challenge to High Court seeking to strike down Mugabe's reforms from Dec party congress; Mutasa and former minister Temba Mliswa 9 March brought challenge to Constitutional Court over their 18 Feb expulsion from National Assembly. Mugabe 7 March threatened to discredit judge handling Mutasa and Gumbo case, said courts have no right to interfere in internal party matters. ZANU-PF 29 March won by-elections in Mt Darwin West and Chirumanzu-Zibagwe, latter won by VP Mnangagwa's wife Auxilia. National Assembly speaker Jacob Mudenda and Senate President Edna Madzongwe 18 March expelled fourteen MPs of MDC-R (party formed following 2014 split with opposition MDC-T) from parliament; Mugabe 28 March announced by-elections mid-June to fill vacant seats. Abduction of activist Itai Dzamara 9 March, reportedly by security forces, sparked protests and violent response by security forces.
Tensions within ruling ZANU-PF remained high amid continued decimation of former VP Mujuru's faction. Mujuru allies Ray Kaukonde and Enock Porisingazi stripped of seats as chairs of Parliamentary Portfolios 12 Feb. Former ZANU-PF member Didymus Mutasa attacked in state media for declaring Dec party congress unconstitutional, former ZANU-PF provincial chairman Temba Mliswa arrested 1 Feb for illegal weapons possession; both expelled from ZANU-PF 18 Feb. EU mid-Feb committed €230mn for govt support.
Tensions persisted following President Mugabe's early-Dec purges in ZANU-PF party, with rumours of assassination plots and attempts against senior party figures. Deputy Minister Simon Musanhu, ally of former VP Joyce Mujuru, died in mysterious circumstances 15 Jan. Didymus Mutasa, powerful figure in ZANU-PF removed in purge, returned early-Jan, issued statement declaring early Dec party congress unconstitutional; alleged Mugabe and First Lady intimidated members ahead of congress, preventing them from freely choosing their preferred party leaders. Confusion over land rights contributed to instability: heavily armed police and Central Intelligence Organisation agents 8 Jan evicted some 200 families from Arnold Farm in Mazowe, burning down houses, crops; rumours First Lady involved in "land grab" process. President Mugabe appointed AU chair 30 Jan.
Tensions over President Mugabe's succession within ruling ZANU-PF persisted. ZANU-PF 6 Dec approved constitutional amendments allowing Mugabe to hand-pick Politburo members. Mugabe 9 Dec demoted VP Joice Mujuru to ordinary party member, eight other ministers fired same day, accused of plotting to oust him; Mugabe 10 Dec named Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa and diplomat Phelekezela Mphoko VPs of ZANU-PF. Ousted former members of ZANU-PF 18 Dec petitioned South African Development Community to intervene in power struggle within party.
ZANU-PF internal tensions over President Mugabe's succession as party leader intensified. Mugabe 23 Nov changed ZANU-PF constitution, further centralised power in president's hands; enabled him to select three highest office-bearers in party. First Lady Grace Mugabe 16 Nov accused VP Mujuru of plotting President's assassination; Mujuru denied charge. Numerous Mujuru allies removed from national and provincial positions in possible attempt to weaken VP's faction. Mujuru's application to participate in Dec party congress rejected 26 Nov.
ZANU-PF internal tensions over President Mugabe's succession heightened ahead of Dec party congress as his wife Grace launched several attacks on contender VP Joice Mujuru, senior ZANU-PF members, military officials.
Amid ruling Zanu-PF internal crisis, First Lady Grace Mugabe confirmed as party's Womens' League leader 15 Aug, joined politburo, could succeed husband in 2018. Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders 17 Aug met in Victoria Falls, appointed Mugabe as new chairman. Amid economic downturn, Mugabe 25-31 Aug visited China, 31 Aug said secured economic support from Beijing.
Ruling ZANU-PF infighting continued between VP Joice Mujuru and Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa; First Lady Grace Mugabe endorsed 28 July as next leader of party's Women's league prompting concerns she could succeed husband in 2018. Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, Environment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere questioned late July over unidentified anti-regime Facebook blogger. Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume 18 July denounced harassment and crackdown on opposition after being detained alongside 13 others 12 July for holding unauthorised public gatherings. Amid continued economic downturn and threats of street protests by civil society groups, IMF 8 July highlighted some progress in economic reforms, called for greater transparency in mining and diamond industries. Mugabe 2 July called for white farmers to leave country; Mnangagwa 10 July downplayed rant as "misunderstanding".
Ruling ZANU-PF infighting continued as President Mugabe's health deteriorates: Mugabe 6 June accused Minister of Information Jonathan Moyo of using state media to divide and destabilise govt; police 19 June arrested editor of state-owned Sunday Mail, court 21 June charged him with subversion and undermining Mugabe's authority. Continued divisions in opposition MDC-T: Sec Gen Tendai Biti's "Renewal Team" 29 June "expelled" leader Morgan Tsvangirai for alleged misconduct.
Economic downturn continued; govt 14 May slashed diamond licence fees, 15 May announced tax incentives for foreign investors, 26 May eased local ownership laws. China 7 May demanded gold collateral for loans; World Bank 16 May announced Zimbabwe not entitled to debt relief. MDC-T on brink of collapse: National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda 8 May urged party factions to take divisions to court after repeated dismissal attempts from both sides. 18 injured 4 May in Zanu-PF, MDC-T clash in Epworth.
Amid worsening economic situation in Zimbabwe, EU 3 April refused to provide budgetary support, China 11 April said would not provide bailout or economic rescue package. Govt early April offered increased diamond sales to UAE; 23 April suggested reintroducing Zimbabwe dollar; 24 April softened indigenisation policy, allowing foreign ownership of banks. MDC-T 10 April expelled party Deputy Treasurer General Elton Mangoma for criticising Tsvangirai's leadership, 29 April expelled SG Tendai Biti for attempted "suspension" of Tsvangirai. U.S. 17 April imposed sanctions on Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede for controversial role in July 2013 "rigged" elections.
Govt received $53m development aid from mainly European countries following EU's suspension of sanctions in Feb. IMF announced it will re-open office in Harare, closed since 2004. In ongoing battle between ZANU-PF factions, Masvingo Provincial Executive Committee members aligned with justice minister Emmerson Mnangagwa 14 March demanded rerun of Oct ZANU-PF provincial executive committee polls; power struggles intensified in Midland province. Increasing divisions in MDC-T: National Council meeting 7 March suspended deputy treasurer-general Elton Mangoma for provoking division; other senior leaders called for Morgan Tsvangirai to step down as leader. Party confirmed preparations for early elective congress in 2015 to address leadership dispute. President Mugabe 28 March announced boycott of 2-3 April EU-Africa summit because of visa ban on wife.
EU 17 Feb suspended sanctions against 8 ZANU-PF and security officials; travel ban, asset freeze on President Mugabe and wife, Zimbabwe Defence Industries sanctions and arms embargo remain in place. EU ministers 18 Feb paved way for resumption of direct development aid to govt. Govt 11 Feb acknowledged lack of funds to help 60,000 people affected by floods in Tokwe Mukosi dam areas, launched $20mn international appeal. Govt deferred promised civil servant salary increase to end April. Mugabe travelled to Singapore for eye operation; spokesperson denied reports of ill health. Mugabe marked 90th birthday 23 Feb with $1m party; voiced frustration over succession battle, said he couldn't leave helm with party in tatters in 20 Feb TV interview. Increased pressure on MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai: MDC-T youth assaulted deputy Sec Gen Tendai Biti and treasurer Elton Mangoma 15 Feb after calling for Tsvangirai's resignation.
Amid continued economic downturn, govt budget cuts and cash shortages, 2.2mn people reported to be in need of food assistance. UN World Food Programme 14 Jan announced cut in food aid for 1mn Zimbabweans; govt admitted lack of funds to feed population, reportedly requested aid from UK. Justice ministry 16 Jan reported delay in setting up key state institutions due to lack of funds. Finance minister 17 Jan claimed country being sabotaged by foreign banks refusing to offer credit. Civil servants 22 Jan reluctantly accepted salary increase offer following weeks of talks with govt. Battle to succeed President Mugabe stepping up following Nov ZANU-PF provincial executive elections: provincial chairpersons aligned to victor Joice Mujuru facing resistance from executive and provincial co-ordinating committees loyal to opponent Emmerson Mnangagwa. In 25 Jan State of Nation address MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai criticised govt, called for new elections. Mugabe elected first deputy chair of AU executive council 30 Jan.
Following chaotic ZANU-PF provincial elections in Nov, VP Joice Mujuru's faction of party in control of 9 out of 10 provinces; elections declared free and fair by politburo. Results theoretically pave way for Mujuru to succeed President Mugabe as party leader. ZANU-PF's 14th Annual National People's Conference adopted resolutions on reestablishment of Special Economic Zones, public-private partnerships and mining sector 13-14 Dec. Finance minister 19 Dec presented 2014 budget likely to further undermine confidence given reiteration of commitment to indigenisation. Worsening liquidity crisis in Zimbabwe with some banks limiting cash withdrawals by customers. Growing anxiety ahead of 1 Jan deadline for foreign-owned shops to close; indigenisation minister 29 Dec said no evictions will take place.
ZANU-PF factional struggles between Mujuru and Mnangagwa camps continued amid chaotic provincial elections. After results of 2 Nov polls in Manicaland, Midlands and Mashonaland Central disputed, politburo upheld Mujuru's win at extraordinary meeting 23 Nov; elections in 7 other provinces postponed to 30 Nov. Govt held first meeting with IMF delegation 6 Nov since July elections, finance minister 14 Nov stated Zimbabwe open for foreign investment after briefing Western ambassadors about new economic blueprint ZIMASET. Govt set 1 Jan 2014 ultimatum on foreign shop owners to relinquish businesses in line with March 2008 Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act. Govt signed diamond export deal in Belgium 11-12 Nov, following EU's Sept lifting of sanctions.
Amid mounting economic problems in aftermath of July election, including food shortages, high unemployment, ZANU-PF blaming Western sanctions while opposition and business point to uncertainty and unclear govt policies undermining confidence. President Mugabe's ZANU-PF 23 Oct unveiled 5-year economic plan, Zimbabwe Agenda for Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASET). ZANU-PF held Provincial Executive Committee elections late Oct amid intense competition between 2 main factions led by justice minister Mnangagwa and VP Mujuru; polls will be decisive in electing party leadership at Dec elective congress. MDC-T motion in parliament to debate July elections blocked by ZANU-PF 16 Oct. MDC objected to ZANU-PF motion for parliament to send message to international community to remove remaining sanctions. MDC-T 27 Oct revealed dossier which it says contains evidence that ZANU-PF rigged July elections.
SADC 2 Sept issued final report of its observer mission in July elections, endorsing poll as "free, peaceful and generally credible"; noted that media highly polarised and biased, also late delivery of voters roll. Western govts, especially U.S., continue to question credibility of outcome. Growing speculation that ZANU-PF will use its 75% majority in parliament to amend constitution, including provisions on devolution of power and public accountability of security institutions. President Mugabe announced new cabinet 10 Sept, retaining most of old guard and introducing some new faces. Hawkish Saviour Kasukuwere replaced with more moderate Francis Nhema in indigenisation ministry; inclusion of hardline propagandist and ZANU-PF politburo member Jonathan Moyo as minister of information responsible for media suggests return to hardline stance. During opening of parliament 18 Sept Mugabe said economic recovery top govt priority. New finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced Zimbabwe not desperate to re-engage with West, will continue to rely on economic relationship with China. ZANU-PF early Sept ratcheted up rhetoric against sanctions maintained by U.S., Australia, EU, and Canada; SADC again called for lifting of sanctions. EU 17 Sept announced lifting sanctions on state mining company Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC), despite parliamentary portfolio committee exposing malfeasance in diamond sector and central role of ZMDC, and recent allegations from Mugabe himself that ZMDC chair corrupt.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) 3 Aug announced President Mugabe won 31 July presidential election with 61.09% of vote; PM Tsvangirai trailed with 33.94%. Mugabe's ZANU-PF won 158 of 210 parliamentary seats, Tsvangirai's MDC 50. ZANU-PF gains included retaking Masvingo, Manicaland, majority of seats in usually hostile Matabeleland provinces. Preliminary reports by AU, SADC and other observer missions endorsed outcome, though noted irregularities. Folowing Tsvangirai's 1 Aug dismissal of vote as "farce", MDC-T 9 Aug lodged challenge of results with Constitutional Court (CC) and application to High Court to release evidence to back case, but 17 Aug withdrew CC case citing unfavourable treatment and partisan nature of judiciary after High Court reserved judgment indefinitely. CC 20 Aug nonetheless ruled against MDC-T, finding elections credible, free and fair. MDC-T 20 Aug vowed to continue to challenge legitimacy of election through other means. Mugabe sworn in as president 22 Aug; MDC formations boycotted. SADC member states recognised election outcome; Botswana 5 Aug initially called for audit of results, later reversed decision and endorsed election results. SADC summit 18 Aug endorsed elections declaring them free and peaceful, urged Western countries to review policies on Zimbabwe, drop sanctions; elected Mugabe as SADC vice chair. UK, U.S., Australia condemned election outcome, U.S. 20 Aug said will not lift sanctions without clear evidence of further political reform.
Presidential, parliamentary and local elections held 31 July after Constitutional Court 4 July dismissed applications seeking delay. Although vote largely peaceful, widespread reports of irregularities on polling day and in run-up including reports of intimidation of MDC voters, imbalanced media and vote-rigging allegations. Largest national observer group ZESN 1 Aug said credibility of elections "seriously compromised" by "systematic effort to disenfranchise urban voters up to a million voters". PM Tsvangirai's MDC party claimed attempt to disenfranchise its urban support base. Tsvangirai 1 Aug rejected "sham" election; figures in President Mugabe's ZANU-PF claimed landslide victory, later retracted claims as only election commission allowed to announce outcome. Indications are that AU and SADC will accept election as credible. Observers fear disputed result could lead to return to protracted political crisis.
President Mugabe 13 June issued presidential decree confirming 31 July election date, citing Constitutional Court's 28 May ruling that polls be held by 31 July. MDC accused Mugabe of acting illegally, violating constitution. Constitutional court ruling on challenges to election date postponed to 4 July. 30-day voter registration began 10 June; mounting concerns over registration process and election preparations. ZANU-PF infighting continued; primaries to choose candidate delayed till 26 June; many losing candidates reportedly contemplating standing as independents in elections if grievances are not addressed. AU 19 June deployed advance group of long term observers.
GPA partners 22 May formally adopted new constitution. Calls by ZANU-PF and state media for election by 29 June continued. MDC-T primary process began 24 May after several delays, ZANU-PF yet to start. Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Chiwenga 5 May dismissed claims MDC-T met with security chiefs, said PM Tsvangirai needs "psychiatric treatment", exacerbating fears of intimidation and possible violence in run-up to election. Editor of Zimbabwe Independent Dumisani Muleya and journalists Owen Gagare and Nqobile Ndlovu arrested 7 May for reporting MDC-T claims they met security chiefs. Political intimidation continued throughout month including in Matebeleland and Mashonaland Central. MDC-T youth wing leader Solomon Madzore arrested 2 May, charged with insulting president. SADC heads of state 29 May agreed to start coordinating efforts to raise funds for election.
Battles to succeed President Mugabe within ZANU-PF party intensified, with VP Mujuru and Defence Minister Mnangagwa still seen as main contenders: in swing province Manicaland, local leaders expressed vote of no confidence in Mujuru ally Dydmus Mutasa, while arrest of provincial chair Mike Madiro for alleged fraud and theft sparked rumours he was targeted because of his support for Mnangagwa. EU suspended sanctions against 81 ZANU-PF officials, leaving just 10 on list, citing adoption of new constitution as significant step. Continued concerns over lack of funding for elections scheduled for 29 June, budgeted at $132m; ZANU-PF mid-month rejected UN needs assessment mission claiming it overstepped mandate by including security-related concerns and requesting meetings with civil society. Heightened tension within unity govt and clampdowns on civil society further exacerbated fears elections will not be credible.
Referendum on adoption of new constitution held 16-17 March with highest turnout for any election in decades. Of those voting, 94.5% voted in favour. MDC MP and BBC team reportedly assaulted during final stages of campaigning. Observers including national group Zimbabwe Election Support Network and SADC said referendum peaceful, reflected will of people; EU 25 March eased sanctions on 81 officials and 8 firms; sanctions on President Mugabe and 10 close associates remain. Tensions continued to rise ahead of upcoming elections with reports of ZANU-PF intimidation of civilians, police raids on civil society organizations. Police 17 March raided PM Tsvangirai's communications office, seized computers, arrested 4 staff and charged them with breaching official secrets code, impersonating police and illegal possession of documents. Human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetra, who intervened during raid, arrested for obstructing justice; released on bail 25 March.
Increased raids on NGOs, confiscation of documents and equipment, and allegations by police that "99% of NGOs engaged in regime change", following President Mugabe's 15 Feb announcement constitutional referendum to be held 16 March; month also saw reports of politically-motivated violence, intimidation. Police 19 Feb issued edict allowing them to seize radios, same day raided offices of independent election support group Crisis Coalition for alleged subversive materials. PM Tsvangirai 13 Feb said presidential polls expected July; VP Mujuru 24 Feb said only SADC observers will be allowed to monitor polls. EU 18 Feb lifted targeted sanctions for 21 regime members; U.S. said prepared to end targeted sanctions, re-engage in bilateral collaboration if govt honours commitments for reform and implements election roadmap. 3 UN special rapporteurs called for respect for fundamental human rights in run-up to polls.
GPA principals 18 Jan announced consensus reached on draft constitution. Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (JOMIC) received several reportsof political violence and intimidation by army personnel in Mashonaland West. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said voter registration exercise announced in Dec 2012 delayed due to lack of funds.
Belligerent calls for elections continued throughout month: at ZANU-PF's peoples conference in Gweru 7-9 Dec, party insisted polls will be held by end of March 2013; President Mugabe threatened to force collapse of GPA and call elections if no progress made on draft constitution before Christmas day, accused "dirty western hands" of "smuggling foreign anathema views" into draft. Despite Mugabe's ultimatum, draft constitution not finalised. In ZANU-PF report on political violence. ZANU-PF said 2011-2012 period saw more members subjected to attacks by MDC elements, adopted resolution "shunning violence unless provoked by other parties", raising fears of renewed inter-party violence in forthcoming elections. Deputy PM Mutambara 19 Dec said country will hold general elections next year "with or without new constitution"; Finance Minister Biti 21 Dec said country "cannot afford" to hold elections in 2013, appealed to international community for aid. SADC Executive Secretary Salomão 11 Dec said Zimbabwe will send peacekeeping troops to DRC as part of SADC mission under Tanzanian command.
Month saw increased manoeuvring within ZANU-PF between Mujuru and Mnangagwa factions ahead of party's 13th National People's Conference in Dec and planned restructuring following disbanding of District Coordinating Committees. Reports of increasing army deployments to rural areas fuelled concerns over security. Electoral Commission 26 Nov said $50mn allocated in national budget (as opposed to $270mn requested) is insufficient to fund referendum and elections set for 2013. Campaign group Partnership Africa Canada mid-month alleged $2bn in diamond revenues unaccounted for. Intimidation of opposition, rights activists, civil society continued, including 12 Nov arrest of 150 Women of Zimbabwe Arise activists in Bulawayo. Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders 26 Nov said govt violently suppressing rights activists.
Feared showdown over draft constitution at 21-23 Oct Second All-Stakeholders Conference did not materialise. However, President Mugabe 21 Oct claimed political party principals will have final say on input from Second All-Stakeholders Conference, prompting fears principals may try to force amendments. Petrol bomb attack in Zaka early Oct injured several MDC supporters; PM Tsvangirai 6 Oct again threatened to pull out of unity govt, citing renewed violence against MDC members/supporters. MDC-T negotiator and Energy Minister Elton Mangoma arrested 10 Oct, accused of "undermining president"; released on bail. Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa and ZANU-PF spokesman/politburo member Rugare Gumbo announced Tsvangirai presidency would not be acceptable to military.
Major parties 13 Sept agreed to take Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) draft constitution to Second All Stakeholders Conference as required by GPA; standoff provoked when ZANU-PF tabled draft with 220 amendments but MDC refused to return to negotiating table. Supreme Court Chief Justice approved one-month postponement of announcement of by-election dates to 31 Sept; Justice Minister Chinamasa sought further extension to late March 2013 citing lack of funding; President Mugabe submitted affidavit arguing by-elections not necessary as will coincide with general elections. Signs that repressive security architecture instrumental in 2008 electoral violence being reactivated: Electoral Support Network 12 Sept reported reactivation of 2008 torture bases in several rural areas amid increased reports of youth militia activities.
SADC heads of state summit in Maputo 17-18 Aug emphasised progress on constitutional reform, urged GPA signatories to develop election roadmap timelines, implementation mechanism. MDC-T 3 Aug formally endorsed new draft constitution, PM Tsvangirai 28 Aug said would not negotiate further major amendments; ZANU-PF called for further changes, 29 Aug threatened elections; SADC facilitator President Zuma 24 Aug proposed referendum on COPAC, ZANU-PF drafts to resolve political impasse. High Court 30 Aug extended deadline for by-elections to 1 Oct. 2012 census began amid reported attempts by security sector members to infiltrate process. SADC 17-18 Aug decision to restrict tribunal jurisdiction to inter-state disputes condemned by human rights, legal activists.
Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) 19 July handed final constitution draft to GPA principals; draft proposes presidential term limits, requires parliamentary consultation on appointments, dual citizenship not included. EU 23 July agreed to lift ban on direct development aid; pledged to lift most sanctions if "peaceful and credible" referendum on new constitution held. Supreme Court 13 July released decision forcing by-election date to be set by end Aug for 3 parliament seats vacated in 2009 by MDC-M defections to MDC-T; Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa 19 July announced polls would be held in further 35 vacant seats. Parliament 10 July passed legislation establishing human rights commission, laws prevent investigations of violations occurring before Feb 2009. 2 MDC-T activists charged 14 July with assaulting Zanu-PF supporter in Mashonaland West province; further 2 activists charged 15 July with distributing party newsletter in Masvingo province; all later granted bail. Soldiers 14 July prevented MDC-T rally in Darwendale, MDC-T SG Tendai Biti said party would respond to any Zanu-PF violence in next elections; Zanu-PF youths 22 July disrupted second rally, 11 MDC officials including district chairperson reported critically injured.
SADC Troika summit 1 June called for GPA implementation, reforms before polls, elections within 12 months; 2-member SADC Troika team 11 June deployed to Zimbabwe to assist Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee in GPA implementation. Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) 21 June announced progress in constitution talks following 17-20 June meeting; GPA parties 28 June reportedly said South Africa President Zuma visit should wait until COPAC submits final draft of constitution. Zanu-PF Defence Minister Mnangagwa reportedly threatened MDC Finance Minister Biti for failing to release funds for recruitment of new soldiers; Biti 14 June said illegal recruitment of 4,600 soldiers Jan-May straining army budget. Police 4 June tear-gassed MDC-T youth outside bail hearing of 29 activists accused of murdering policeman in May 2011.
President Mugabe 18 May reportedly announced desire to retire but fears disintegration of Zanu-PF, 4 May called for unity as party leadership rivalry intensifies. Zanu-PF supporters 26 May reportedly stoned to death MDC-T official, injured others during rally in Mudzi. Dialogue with EU resumed 10 May; EU High Representative Ashton 17 May praised ongoing political reforms in meeting with 6 govt representatives in Brussels; Zimbabwe demanded immediate unconditional lifting of sanctions. During 19-25 May visit, UN human rights chief Pillay called for suspension of sanctions, free and fair polls, activation of human rights commission before elections, non partisan behaviour by security forces, greater media freedoms. EU, U.S. vowed to maintain sanctions until elections held, permanent political reform demonstrated; Attorney General responded by filing sanctions lawsuit against EU. South African High Court 8 May ruled Pretoria must investigate March 2007 attack on MDC, civil society activists in Zimbabwe; Zimbabwe Justice Minister Chinamasa said ruling "lies", violation of sovereignty. Draft constitution, released 30 April, endorsed by MDC-T, Zanu-PF demanded significant rewriting; tensions remain over presidential powers, devolution.
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