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Saturday, April 30 2011
We have been told that several city singers are locked in a war of words over Teeniez Buzz Awards. We hear singers like Rabadaba have been going around telling whoever cares to listen that he is just letting others also win some awards this year while Navio and Atlas have taken their war to another level.
Atlas claims he will floor Navio on the stage. Rabadaba's talk has not gone down well with musicians like Sizzaman who claims he is just being jealous he didn't get nominated for more than one award this year.
Remember the Bwekiri singer needed a metallic case to take the awards he had won last year but this year Sizzaman is tipped to sweep most of them. Buzz Awards are today at the Lugogo Hockey Pitch and city celebs have been invited.
On the guest list are the likes of Zarie, Isaac Mulindwa, Morris Mugisha, Richard Monkey, Flavia Tumusiime, Susan Nava, Judith Heard, DJ Bush Baby, Ally Alibhai, Exodus, Zuena, Roger Mugisha, MDs from Coke and Orange.
Saturday, April 30 2011
Star couple and former Obsessions group members saucy Natasha Sinayobye and long-term boyfriend Michael Kasaija are said to be at loggerheads yet again. We are told Natasha is unhappy with Kasaija's closeness with a certain zungu babe.
Apparently, Kasaija claims that he and the zungu are working on a dance project and there is nothing going on. A source told us, "She flew into a a fit of rage when she learnt of Michael's closeness with this babe. She has since told him that she doesn't like it one bit"
This is not the first time the couple who who already have a kid are expecting another one soon have been courted in a splitville rumour. Sometime back we revealed how saucy Natasha was so annoyed because of Michael's constant flirting with hot Ebonies babes while rehearsing with them at Theatre Labonita.
Surely Natasha is a lucky fella having a babe most city lads would love to 'Tomahawk', so he can contuinue messing i up.
Thursday, April 28 2011
It looks like singer Mr. Mosh and his ex Salma Sally have made up. Mr. Mosh was pictured together with his squeeze at socialite Zari Hassan's White Party in Guvnor. Salma split with Mr. Mosh over allegations of offside romps.
The two arrived together all looking the picture perfect couple. Snoops said probably the pair had buried their hatchet and rekindled their romance. The two smiled from ear to ear and they could barely leave each other for five minutes.
They were truly, madly and deeply in love. Even when nature called, they accompanied each other to the loos. Who knows if it was a booty call or if they 're giving it another shot?
Thursday, April 28 2011
Renowned city gal lady Latifa Nalumansi better known as Bad Black has sent for a splashy new car and wants to 'throw' away her monster BMW X6 following her accident last week.
The bad girl moneybags rammed the monster machine into a traffic road sign just on the turn at Cham Towers when she lost control while coming from Jamaican duo singers RDX fan's party in Club Rouge.
Now a close source tells us that Black views the car as scrap. Black, according to a source has already ordered for a new vehicle, which should be in the country in a few months time.
Meanwhile Black's showbiz boyfriend Meddie Ssentogo has bought a state of the art brand new GMC Yukoni Denali car worth Shs 200m. The loaded fella is currently in the States on holiday. He is set to return soon.
Wednesday, April 27 2011
We hear that Fidempa cannot even step at her pad in Kiwatule. Efforts by their manager Kelvin the Entertainer of UBC to reconcile them has not yielded any positive results. We hear Fidempa says that he will only sit at a round table with her after receiving his share of the dime. Watch this space!
Wednesday, April 27 2011
Bend-Over Craze - Resort Beach, Entebbe was transformed into a 'daggerin' zone' on Sunday when Dance-hall group RDX (Renegade (Carlton Williams) and Delomar Andre Bedward) bended over the babes.
Gates were open as early as 10:30 am for the partiers to access the beach without any inconvenience and the show kicked off at 6:00 pm with lots of different upcoming artistes like Woods, Gaga Bounty and Short Kut of Gagamel thrilling the revelers.
Other artistes like Tuff B, Fidempa, Emperor Orlando, AK47, Kid Fox and Yoyo performed. Bebe Cool came in to blaze up his fans with his songs Ani Yani, Mukomera, Kasepiki, Agenze and Born in Africa before Chameleone stormed the stage to wrap up the local performances.
He really stole the show as he bragged "I want to show the Jamaicans that there are great musicians in Africa." After his performance, Maisha Dancers took over the stage to welcome the duo long-awaited Jamaican RDX who stormed the stage at 12:30 am.
However, the fans were bored by their songs (Movement, Dance, Daggerin') which they seemed not to have knowledge about. But the fans got excited when their favourite Bend Over song was performed.
The whole crowd was fired up by 1:00 am madness began with almost everybody trying out Bend-over dance.
Tuesday, April 26 2011
It seems the repercussions of the current inflation are hitting everybody; rich and pompous alike. The latest to prove this, is loaded Zari Hassan. Strange as it may sound, it actually happened on Good Friday night at the Star Qt exhibition at Grand Imperial.
Our ever alert snoops were shocked when they saw Zari ordering her female counterpart to pick the bottle which was already half full with wine leaving instantly. Judging from the w ay she usually offers open bars, no one would imagine that she could carry away a drink at an event.
Could it be that her pockets are feeling the pinch of inflation or the wine was so sweet and special? Over to you Zari!
Monday, April 25 2011
New kid on the block, Sizzaman Kayemba is still trying to get to his feet we suppose. While most of his fellow singers shop from upmarket clothes stores, Sizzaman always takes his time and spends hours in down town Owino market sketching for designer shirts, t-shirts and jeans.
The 'Angela' singer was spotted by snoops on Friday seriously flicking through piles of second hand clothes looking for the right fittings. By the end of an exahusting sunny afternnon, he had several pairs of factory damage designer jeans, several t-shirts and shirts which his aide carried in a huge blue polythene bag.
What shocked snoops however was that he would take time to negotiate for every muvumba he bought.
Monday, April 25 2011
Besides, the females guests added colour to the function by not only donning white attire but alluring outfits that exposed flesh. The hotties in little white dresses drew much -deserved attention.
The party that was strictly by invite started at 7:00pm with red carpet material guests trotting in grandly. Zarie who arrived at 9:00pm in a limousine was welcomed like a superstar.
With all the drinks on the house, the guests had no other option other than to swim in beer till the wee hours of Good Friday.
Saturday, April 23 2011
She rammed her maroon in color BMW-UAP 304 D into a road sign post at around 4:30am. A snoop added; "She was too drunk and could barely stand up on one leg. When the arresting officer, a one Kamila tried to talk to her, she instead let out a foul mouthed barrage of words.
The officer had no choice but to handcuff her and forcefully take her to CPS to record a statement and open up a file against her." Apparently Bad Black who thinks she is untouchable was heard telling police officers;
"You fuckers, how dare you come in my way? I know when to drive right and to go wrong. Iam lady Latifah Nalukenge aka Senorita Mamacita. No complaint Namagwatara Bad Black, you hear me? Next time you block my way , I'll fcuk you're a**es."
Dressed in tight see through black leggings and a top, Black started crying when she realised she was headed for the coolers. But she caused more drama while at CPS when she tried to play tricks with Police by almost stripping naked.
A snoop intimated to us that in her drunken stupor she started showing police officers her boobs telling them; "I am too sexy and not scared exposing my beauty to you cops. I can even sit anyway I like because Iam beautiful."
Her breathalyzer alcohol content measured a drunken staggering 59mg. As you read this, three different cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, indecent exposure of private parts in public and assaulting police officers have already been opened vide TOR82/2011 at CPS.
Afande Niwabine confirmed the incident and added; ''The file is ready and she will soon appear in courts of law to be charged."
Friday, April 22 2011
Aren't you also wondering where self styled young money, Meddie Ssentogo is? Well, the reason why you haven't bumped into him with his long line of hungry looking bodyguards is because the fella is out of town; precisely in Boston US.
However, his stay in the land of Obama has not been as smooth as he had anticipated. Sources within Boston have reliably informed us that while there, he tried to show off like he usually does around town and the Nkuba kyeyos put him in his rightful place.
We hear last week, he stormed one of the posh hangouts in the Central Boston which is usually congested with Ugandan fellas and announced that he is 'Meddie and was buying a drink for everyone.'
Unlike Kampala party animals who would have scrambled for free booze, they simply told him off. Some were heard shouting at him 'Take those village antics back because we can afford to buy booze for our selves and on top of that we are not here to get drunk but just to relax."
A deflated Meddie stormed out of with his pals and relocated to another hangout.
Thursday, April 21 2011
A close confidant told us; "She could hardly contain her happiness. She is totally in love with her new man." In fact it is rumoured that Rabadaba recently emptied his pockets to stage a birthday bash for his new found el-nino queen.
The event was attended by the likes of Vamposs, GNL and many city babes. We hear they are now planning to stay together. This is however not the first time the fast fading Rabadaba is getting engaged.
He was engaged to his ex fiancee and mother of his kid, Sheila Ferguson last year before she relocated to UK. She later dumped him after getting several reports that she was romping with several city chics.
The break up meant he was also denied access to his son. Will they lasdt the journey? Just watch this space!
Thursday, April 21 2011
About a month ago, we reported how singer Jose Chameleone and tycoon Meddie Ssentogo were no more and how Meddie had decided to splash money on the Goodlyfe boys.
We have now come to learn that city Glamour gal and party animal identified only as Marjorie is the one behind that connection.Marjorie who usually moves around with Meddie is also possibly his sidekick managed to do this after reportedly swallowing almost all the Goodlyfe boys, we have learnt.
Marjorie was first Jeff's (Goodlyfe producer) shaftmate and the two really painted Kampala red. When they parted ways, she was hooked up by Diamond Oscar also Goodlyfe Crew; their stint too did not last.
The latest info now is that Marjorie and Weasel have been secretly bonking until the boys were linked to Meddie. Weasel testified to this after getting drank from the tycoon's dime. He started bragging about how he is the best at shafting among all of them.
He assured Jeff and Oscar that they failed to 'do' her well a thing that led to their failure to swim in Meddie's dime. In Ange-Mystique last Thursday, Weasel and Marjorie swapped saliva like there was no tomorrow while standing on the club chairs.
Jeff and Oscar did not seem concerned.
Tuesday, April 19 2011
The extent to which this accusation is true is not yet known. What is real though is that Lillian and Radio are an item. And to seal it off, they had a baby boy late last year.
Monday, April 18 2011
Former Miss Uganda Salma Nassanga has joined the mushrooming modeling agency business in town that provides babes in the name of ushers to corporate clients and companies at events, we have leant.
Salma we hear ha recruited seven hot Somali babes with whom she moves out these days. Our snoops got to learn about this at a private party in Bunga, a posh Kampala suburb. The babes looked so smashing that our snoop was forced to inquire from the host the person in charge of them.
Our snoop was shocked when he was told that Salma who he thought was a guest at the party was indeed the one in charge of them. However, unlike others who have offices Salma runs her business on phone.
We hear that one of her top clients is an Indian banker who loves partying and that she has been reaping big from him.
Monday, April 18 2011
She told her friends that she was going to work as a housemaid but we are still wondering how true that could be since gals who go to Dubai are linked to another source of dime other than that.
Sunday, April 17 2011
The BEEF between Rabadaba and Goodlyfe Crew boyz, Weasel and Radio is starting to gel. The hottest rumour doing rounds in the studios is that fast fading Lugaflow singer, Rabadaba has hit studios to out a hit that attacks the former Leone Island singing pair.
We hear the song is titled 'No Chorus'. Goodlyfe Crew and Rabadaba fell out badly and they no longer see eye to eye. In fact they no longer perform their hit collabo 'Ability' together.
Rabadaba accuses Weasel and Radio of disrespect while they in turn accuse the 'Bwekiri' singer of growing wings yet they partly helped him to be where he is now. When news landed in at their Makindye base, Goodlyfe Boyz vowed; "He will be digging his own grave."
Sunday, April 17 2011
Our snoops were shocked when they spotted the fella cruising his weather beaten green Range Rover with a private plate Bafudde in Ntinda on Tuesday evening. "Oil prices don't differentiate between the young and the old, rich or poor. We are now equal" a boda boda rider was heard saying after spotting Bebe.
It should be remembered that Bebe has been boasting that he is the only musician who drives his guzzler while the likes of Bobi, Chameleone have parked most of their cars at home.
So did you feel like changing vehicles or the fuel prices are punching a hole in your pockets? Over to you!
Saturday, April 16 2011
Fake Dime till you make it - Babes who have splashy cars & stay in expensive houses yet they are 'unemployed'.
When you are hustling through traffic jam, crying over salary delays, these babes are either in bed dreaming or in malls shopping or better still in happening joints 'eating' cash. But come to think of it, do these babes really make the dime they so mercilessly spend? The answer is yes and no.
Whereas some work, their lifestyles are much more expensive than their salary. Others do not work at all. Where they get dime from only God knows.
Meg Lusembo
We would have expected Meg to be earning from her supposed lover BBC's Dan Wallis but ever since he nabbed her romping with another mzungu, the two have never talked or even seen eye to eye.
But still this hasn't stopped her from enjoying a luxurious lifestyle. Meg sleeps in a posh crib, drives a four wheel drive Mitsubish Challenger. We are told she employs three servants to wait in her at her home. She lives a lavish life and parties like a Noble yet her job as earlier said is not supporting enough.
Bad Black - Around this time last year, Latifa Nalumansi better known as Bad Black was a complete nobody. But currently she commands a following. Because she has got the dime, she has too much dime and no one is very sure where she gets the dime from.
She stays in Muyenga in her own house and drives expensive cars which include a BMW X6 and Range Rover Sport. She is a mysterious loaded gal who splashes dime like she harvests it from the garden.
Salma Nassanga - She might not be the head turning hot item on the social scene now but a few years on, sassy former Miss Uganda Salma Nassanga can still pack quite a punch when it comes on raising testosterone levels. This girl, for some reason, always pops out of oblivion every time a foreign artiste is in town.
She has no specific job but lives large. It is rumoured that she stays in a residential house in Kololo worth shs 2m per month. She drives a powerful car.
Dora Muganga - Dorothy Muganga is another big spender in town yet nobody knows what she does. She came into the lime light three years ago after an accident in which Meddie Ssentongo allegedly ran over singer Jose Chameleone.
She lives on Ggaba road. Her rent is estimated at 800,000 per month. She drives posh cars and recently she is said tro have given a Toyota Harrier to her current bonkmate.
Hellen Lukoma - She is a singing partner to Brenda Nambi broke away from the Obsession dance group to form their own group, HB Toxic. For three years under they group, they have never got any show paying anything above 500k.
This money has to be shared and a percentage of it goes to the Talent 256 manager. But to the shock of everyone, Hellen has been living a posh lifestyle and parties every weekend.
She stays in a posh house in Makindye estimated at about 800k per month. Last year it was rumoured that she was set for a royal wedding and was quitting the music industry for a more sedate life of a housewife. We do not know what happened. May be it's the prince who pays for her partying.
Friday, April 15 2011
It seems like they have made kicking lamps out of their lives a day time job. Now the latest trouble between the two parties was when the Basiima Ogenze star knocked arch rival , Moze Radio's car into pieces.
We are told while at Anderita Beach in Entebbe last Sunday, Weasel in the company of his roguish Goodlyfe gang attacked Chameleone and started hurling insults at him with words like 'Omusajja Agenda' translated as 'the man is about to die'
In fact we are told that at one time their arrogant and self-important manager, Jeff (who knows him) said that; "We vow to smash every tiny fly that tries to interfere with our lives and to discipline our elder brother until he repents."
Now, apparently the no nonsense and trouble hungry Chameleone retaliated by smashing Radio's Golf car registration number UAN 514 T on the side to the extent that its doors couldn't open again.
This happened as he was leaving Anderita. We are told Radio had to call in a breakdown to remove and take it to their home in Makindye. He has vowed to revenge, Watch this space!
Friday, April 15 2011
They say if you raise the standards then make sure you maintain it or else you face public ridicule/ laughing stock. Now as you read this, self styled lady money bags Bad Black can't cross paths with upcoming rapper, Keko.
Close pals to 'This is how we Do It' singer have intimated that to raise her image in the showbiz industry, Bad Black contacted Keko to do a song for her which wold talk about her filthy rich she is.
The deal was then thrashed out and terms of agreement were out on table. A source told us; "Black wanted to raise her profile to rival the likes of MTN's Charles Mbiire who had also paid artistes (Bobi and Juliana) to make a song for his mother.
But she has failed to clear the singers' dime." Apparently, the song which is tilted 'Black' was finalized a few weeks back but efforts to locate her so that she clears Keko's balance has been fruitless since she changes her phone numbers like a fugitive.
Keko is demanding for Shs 5 million as per the deal.
Thursday, April 14 2011
Hhhm, no wonder the majority of our celebs are running to have this craze fulfilled. Well gals, if you want to look exotic, just go and get sexy piercing. Trust me you'll be chic.
Desire - Hhhm, which gut wouldn't get the desire to have a small piece of her after looking a the sexy body; especially that long navel ring leading you down to her paradise? Well she was as well strong enough to get a stud on her nose. Call that sexy.
Jackie Chandiru - You might have spotted her with a python in one of her videos and wondered; the power! Well she undoubtedly has all the might for she was daring enough to pierce almost every part of her body.
Rachel K - Speaking of might, our very own Punk Rock star is more daring than the mighty power. Apart from changing her hair at least uuhmm..20 times, she was Gyal enough to pierce her nose.
And to add a little icing on the cake, she has a big ring to prove her point. Go Rock Star!
Bad Black - She has certainly brought out the BADNESS in her for sure. This loaded sexy ''Black'' babe has shown us that indeed money can buy everything; be it power and uhm, the little piercing on her eyelash. Big Ups Badness.
Judith Heard - It's not so many words, soupy Heard had has proven to us all that not only does power come from dollars and pounds. It also comes from courageous and daring enough to get both her navel and nose pierced. Yup there goes some guts.
Juliana Kanyomozi -This long time Ugandan sexy song bird was considered the first to see the light in the art of body piercing. She has had a simple lureling stud on her eyelash for like a decade.
Not only does it make her look gorgeous. She looks young and chic as well.
Wednesday, April 13 2011
Just last week we revealed how those who loved Melanie Kaita should put their hands together because she was back in full swing at Sanyu FM Morning Show.
We then went on to reveal that Melanie had been brought back by the Crane Chambers based radio stations top managers to help boost the Morning show which had seen its ratings and popularity going down hill.
Melanie and Seanice have already showed that they have totally different ways of presenting. While Melanie is confrontation, argumentative and very intelligent on topics of the day (her fans like it that way), Seanice on the other hand wants to keep it cool, easy and sometimes gets lost in the topic of the day.(she too has a huge following). This has brought about cross fire sparks between the two ladies.
Melanie made a U-turn and came back to the station and now the question on everyone's lips is; Are the two chics headed for a clash of egos?
Tuesday, April 12 2011
It's ll good news for the curvy singe Desire Luzinda. The latest on our desk is that her Nigerian heartthrob whom we have identified only as Tunde is flying into Uganda this week. Tunde lives and works in South Africa.
Desire also known as Nancy at home, is over the moon because of her sweetie's arrival. Should we say wedding bells or what? Because we suspect, Desire could be under pressure to introduce a fella since her sister Sheila's introduction is in January this year. Watch this space! More on Desire Luzuinda
Tuesday, April 12 2011
Fresh info coming in is that city designer and ex model, Sylvie Owori has landed a Tahi deal that will see hot city galz rake in millions of dollars. We are told teh deal of taking these girls was tabled to the fashion guru and Sylvie's Boutique CEO by a top investor from Thailand.
Apparently, this investor wants cute chics to work as cocktail waitress, hostesses, bartenders, cashiers, dealers, pit bosses and ''cage'' dancers. A source revealed to us; Babes are flocking Sylvia Owori's Boutiques in the hope of getting in contact with her sop that she can line them up for the big deal." More on Syliva Owori
Monday, April 11 2011
We are writing this so that his bosses at Super FM can hear our pleas and save him before anything bad happens to one of the best DJ's this country has ever produced. It has been put on record that veteran DJ, Rasta Rob has never missed a day without hopping on the 'two legged' ride.
A snoop told us; "He has made Bodas his only means of transport. In fact to cement his commitment, he has a boda boda fella at most of the stages in and outside Kampala." The recent sighting was near Kisekka Market where the veteran singer had gone to shop for mivumba.
"You could easily mistake him for one of the unknown fellas in town. He was donning not so clean sandals(nigina) and since it had just rained, mud was all over him." Apparently, he tried hiding his face under a cap but snoops recognized him and called out his name.
He just smiled, waved at them and off he sped off patched on a boda boda. It should be remembered that the 'Bamusakata' singer left Uganda for a Kyeyo stint abroad but things didn't work out as he had anticipated.
He decided to cut his losses short and came back home. He is now trying to rebuild himself. Now over to his employers to save him from the boda scourge.
Monday, April 11 2011
Ugandan artiste Maurice Kirya's International star is getting brighter each passing day. We are told teh Radio France International Discoveries Award(RFI) winner is set to perform alongside, model and actress Jordin Sparks.
The show dubbed Sparks and her friends is set to take place from a posh hotel in Arizona. This will be the latest milestone in Kirya's glittering career. He told us; "I'm so excited about this new project coming up. Jordin is one of the best singers in the world"
Jordin rose to fame after winning the sicth season of American Idol and has since gone on to record top chart hits like Battle field and No Air where she featured Chris Brown.
Sunday, April 10 2011
Love is a beautiful thing and it's all that we crave for. But at times, it hurts so bad that you may never get out of troubles, especially after the break up. We unveil women whose ex-lovers have never been the same after they called it quits.
Desire Luzinda - Ken, Ken Ken! He was a young, prosperous businessman when he was still in a relationship with Desire Luzinda but after their split, everything changed. The break up haunted Ken and efforts to replace Desire have yielded nothing.
Ken's fame was somehow affected and although he is trying to up the game again, it's been quite an uphill task.
Juliana Kanyomozi - She dated Amon Lukwago for sometime and the couple has a kid together. But ever since the two separated, it has not gone well with Amon. His business empire declined and he sold off his Liquid Discotheque in Masindi.
Amon is now living a low profile life with Liz, his girlfriend. He no longer appears on the social scene and functions as he used to. Meanwhile, Juliana briefly dated US-based Ugandan boxer-Kassim Ouma but when they separated, Ouma's life changed as well.
He has never been good in the ring as he used to be. In fact he has never won any game again and we no longer hear about him.
Iryn Namubiru - Talk to Qute Kaye and then ask him about Iryn Namubiru, you will see the guy flush. Kaye, who came to fame with a hit single Ginkese,' was dubbed Uganda's R.Kelly. But guess what? It all turned upside down after he dated Iryn.
He has never done anything sensible in the music world since then. He stumbles every time he tries to get up. We hope and pray that one day one time, things will work out for the brother.
Zuena - Remember her short stint separation with Bebe? The singer changed from the one we are used to and in an effort to win her back, he became someone else. He then sang songs to woo her back. Without Zuena by his side, he isn't himself. That could be the reason he is trying to make her a singer - to always be with her on his musical shows. Now if .I mean what the hell is this?
Straka Mwezi - Oimuke, Kid Fox, Tony, where are they now? Looks like Straka - whose love for dating young boys has gone beyond imagination- has a way opf breaking up. This is beacuse everyone she dates instantly fades into blivion. Kid Fox who has been in the music industry for more than ten years now, is still considered an upcoming artiste.
Among those who have ever dated Straka, Ssizaman is the only one who is doing well. Let's keep our fingers crossed and see how far he will stay around.
Saturday, April 09 2011
One reveller who peeped at her and was visibly disappointed told us; "She has a 'fanta' face and legs but but the backside is like 'coca cola'." All this happened at Boda Boda where Elyt Magazine had hosted a party.
However, to be fair to her, Tracy who was dressed in a short mini red dress with matching red high heeled shoes left some fellas drooling while others were visibly disappointed. She can however take comfort in the fact that one scholar was quoted that; "No one is perfect...that's why pencils have erasers."
Friday, April 08 2011
For this group of people they did not set out to be famous-at first.They were catapulted to fame because nature had already decided their fate. We profile for you celebrities who accidentally rose to fame because of their looks.
Mya - Mya might not have sung or released any song but chances are that you have been smitten by her looks. The dancer who later became part of Blu3 became famous as the 'silent' Blu3 member.
Mya joined the group shortly after Cindy was fired to help keep the group together. Aside from her gorgeous face, there was nothing else that Mya contributed to Blu3.
Zarie - Her music talent has been questioned on various occasions. But one thing this belle has aisa beautiful face and a verysupportive a***. Meet Zarie the South African based musician cum seer.
With the help of her loaded beau, Ivan, and her good looks Zarie has bookeda slot in Uganda's showbiz industry.
Desire -First and foremost is the hip blessed Desire because her booty knows no bounds. It is the 8th wonder of Kampala. Mostly I wonder how she finds bikini bottoms that cover more than half of it.
She started out as the sexy girl presenting tHe weekender' show on WBS. Desire exploited all her resources to ensure that she became a household name. Her curves and little cute face did wonders for her. People flocked her launches not because of her music but just experience those curves.
Nvanungi - Before Desire. Navnungi had the best booty in Kampala. For a while there, it was all that everyone could talk about! I wonder if she ever misses teh attention now that the throne has been handed down.
As a musician, she hasn't registered many hits. But one thing can attest to is her well endowed self. Currently she plies her trade as a radio ssenga.
Zuena - The former model cum singer with a pretty face now shakes her booty in the name of making music(is she a singer anyway). She continues to shake it like no one else matters even when her vocal prowess is questionable.
Despite her jealous husband, she is a pretty face to look at and most of horny fellas might not even have to listen to music.
Sheebah Karungi - This former Obsessions dancer flaunts her obscenely sexy body with every chance that she gets. Sheebah is more famous beacuse of her butt-cleavage outfits. You are about to catch her in Club in stripper heels. People love her. She loves her body. What song has she sunbg? Few people can tell. Aaah...she has fine assets.
Friday, April 08 2011
Most musicians are smiling from heartily after earning big from the newly rebranded Bell Lager, WTF has learnt. The artistes earned big from the recently concluded Bell Lager new bottle regional activations that have been going on around the country.
The regional activations ended just last Saturday in Gulu. We have learnt that for the Gulu activation alone, star duo of Moze Radio and Weasel TV earned a whooping shs 7m to perform there.
This included their transport and accommodation. Coco Finger was paid Shs 2.5m for Gulu. It must be noted that he has been part of all the activation tours thus meaning he could have earned over Shs 15m.
Also DJ Michael earned over Shs 10m in the whole campaign. Other artistes who earned big include Ssiza The Dictionary (Shs2m for the Gulu activation) GNL Zamba (Shs11m), Kid Fox, Toolman among others.
Meanwhile, a Uganda Breweries Limited insider insider tells us the company under the brad Bell wants to sign some of these top artistes as their brand ambassadors. Watch this space!
Friday, April 08 2011
Natasha, who is a mother of one, and a live-in girlfriend to fellow actor Michael Kasaija, we hear has also developed a craving for roasted gonja and that it is delivered to her by a guy from down town on a daily basis.
Thursday, April 07 2011
Strange and extremely shocking! Word reaching us indicates that the Goodlyfe 'Play Toy' Daphine Basiima, who was recently said to be baking a hot seed is embroiled in more and more scandals just as snoops were still fretting about how her germinating seed was mysteriously ejected from her tummy, the latest shock is that the gal is competing with her mum for guys.
Our snoops trailing randy celebrated Gologo swallower Daphne intimate that "You see, this gal is so hot that men who have been vibing her Mom have now began encroaching on her.
These shameless men, we're told, after sampling the Mom, have now decided to sample her daughter, a thing that has brought about stiff competition between the two women."
Folks, lets hope we don't see a mother-daughter war for Gologo very soon, because knowing the kind of gal Daphne is, she doesn't give a shi*t when it comes to swallowing Gologo.
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Thursday, April 07 2011
Upcoming singer Pretty Glo Last week learnt some hard economics lessons from the current economic slowdown. The sexy singer together with her best pal, Dora felt it was important to first get some energy before heading to Silk Lounge, where they were supposed to be curtain raisers during Sizzaman/Suuna Omulangira Unplugged Show.
Then they shook their booties to Chillies Restaurant, located on 1st street opposite MAT institute. Like real celebrities, each one ordered for beef and rice, but not knowing that the restaurant recently revised its prices due to the ever-increasing costs of raw foodstuff in the markets.
But thank God, they were given the bill before being served. When Glob looked at her bill of about Shack, her eyeballs almost popped out. She yelled at the chef to hold on as she emptied her handbag and counted the few coins available.
They then settled for half rice and four spoonfuls of gravy which went for about Shush,500/-. Being a real city gal, she buzzed up some male friend and told him to jump on a bod-bod and find her opposite MAT institute.
Thursday, April 07 2011
It's so sad for Seya's sweet heart Desire Luzinda; for as we had earlier reported, it has now been confirmed that she won't be going to South Africa to compete for the BBA sex prize.
This comes after word reaching our desk that the sex dripping Desire miserably flopped in BBA auditions. We hear of all the people that contested, only 3 gals and one boy were chosen to go to South Africa for the final selection.
Snoops now reveal that "After flopping Desire has gone around telling pals that she never even went for the auditions let alone having any interest in the whole BBA thing."
However, pals close to her intimate that "When it turned out that she'd flopped mostly when it came to self expression, she was so disappointed and felt hurt having hoped for a chance to swim in the BBA jackpot."
Whatever the case, the it was only hard luck Desire, so try next year.
Wednesday, April 06 2011
As you read this, self styled tycoon Meddie Sentongo's sister Hamida Kibirige is off to South Africa for a two weeks bonking spree. We have been reliably informed that Mida as she is commonly referred to by friends, left early last week to meet her longtime nkuba kyeyo boyfriend Julius Mugerwa.
Amd we have been told taht ever since Mida reached there, the two are inseparable and are bonking themselves mercielssly. Our South African based snoop told us that teh two lovebirds are enjoying the holiday as if there is no tomorrow.
However, from the info we got from a colse pal, Mida might even prolong the holiday since she can't stand missing Julius' tomahawk. We have also been told that Meddie is the one behind the sponsorship of their holiday.
Wednesday, April 06 2011
For all those who loved Melanie Keita put your hands together because she is back in full swing. Snoops have learnt that Melanie who used to co-host the Sanyu FM Morning Show with Fat Boy is back on doing what she used to do best.
Apparently, Melanie was brought back by top management to boost the morning show which was starting to lose its popularity. A source told us; "She is back on the morning show and she will be co-hosting it with Seanice and Fat Boy.
We hope it will re-energize the whole thing." It should be remembered that Melanie shocked Sanyu FM managers when she resigned from her job. She cited 'pursuing further studies abroad' as the reason why she wanted to quit. She later bounced back and she has been presenting a programme every Sunday.
In the meantime, Seanice Kacungira who had also quit some years back to work for capital FM in Nairobi had bounced at the station as the Programmes Director before filling the space that was left by Melanie's exit.
Snoops however intimated that the real reason why Melanie had quit in the first place was because there was bad blood brewing between her and Seanice. Now they will be working alongside each other; Will it work? Watch this space!
Wednesday, April 06 2011
Two years ago, Goodlyfe duo Mose Radio and Weasel TV were banned from Ange Noir after their scuffle with one of the Club's Deejays. But last Thursday, that ban was lifted and the boys can hit the club again.
This seemed to have annoyed rather than please their nemesis Jose Chameleone. The crew who were in the company of Jeff, Allan and Symo of Hi Table, stormed the club at 1:00am after their performance at Sizzaman's unplugged show in Club Silk.
They went straight to the DJ Box and Chameleone who was next to the DJ box immediately shifted to one of the bar corners with his crew. They grabbed the mics and started singing their famous hits of Talk-Talk, Mr. DJ, and Heart Attack as they screamed on top of their voices saying 'Omusajja Agenda' literary translated as the man is going.
Chameleone remained hiding as his rival DJ Michael also grabbed the microphone to sing. The now humbled Bayuda singer remained in the corner sipping his liqour praying hard that these boys could leave the club.
And since he couldn't resist the pressure they they were putting on him, he decided to get out of the club with his boys.
Tuesday, April 05 2011
Saucy mother of two, Bettina Tumuhaise, KFM Programmes manager was on Saturday night involved in an accident in the industrial area. It happened as it approached midnight. Snoops have revealed that he accident involved a bodaboda cyclist.
Bettina was apparently heading to one of the top clubs on the 6th street when she was involved in a freaky accident. During an exchange that ensued thereafter, Bettina accused the boda boda fella for being careless while the other motorist involved in the fiasco blamed her for swerving her vehicle into their direction.
Fortunately, nobody was injured though Bettina's car was damaged.
Tuesday, April 05 2011
On Thursday, Sizzaman Kayemba shocked revellers at Isabella Pub in Makindye when he asked the DJ to play Angela. For the first time the DJ obliged. But later when the singer sent his 'sidekick' to ask him to play it again twenty minutes after it had been played, he refused.
A little while later Sizzaman himself went to the booth and asked him to play it. However, the fella told him that he will not. This pissed Sizza off storming out of the club instantly. Hmmm, so now he feels big!
Tuesday, April 05 2011
The bitter feud between Money Makers Crew composed of Kiwoko Boyz Eighton and Rain keeps on escalating. The latest being that the duo have vowed to teach their ex teacher Bebe Cool a lesson if he goes ahead to duplicate their song.
Sources have revealed that these boyz rate Bebe as their number one enemy and have vowed; 'We'll take him down' if he attempts to re-do their song, Mata; "We'll fight him both in courts of law, physically and musically."
Bebe is adamant that his wife Zuena has rights to the song since she sad in the original version. Meanwhile, we have learnt from music pundits that Kiwoko Boyz new song 'Masanso' takes a dig at Bebe's wife, Zuena's singing abilities.
In the song, the boyz talk about riding this chic on a boda boda back to Jinja and in the process they reveal how the chic's singing abilities are still wanting. If it is true that they are hitting at Zuena, then the Kiwoko boyz will be the second group to shoot down Zuena's group to shoot down Zuena's star as an upcoming singer.
This follows the Goodlyfe Crew laughing off her new video 'Owa Boda' but not before adding that she should go back to the village and grow potatoes.
Monday, April 04 2011
It's no doubt that Maria Namiiro became Miss Uganda 2009 under dubious circumstances. But it seems she is finally reaping the benefits of becoming beauty queen – rather former queen.
We have learnt that she has been invited to Egypt by the ministry of Tourism in Egypt to support former Miss Egypt 2009 in a project she is undertaking with the ministry to revive how the outside worlds portrays her country.
Namiiro will be leaving for Egypt in July as an ambassador for Uganda. She will be mingling with diplomats of Egypt and be mixing with the cream of the cream, we hear.
Related: Ex Miss Ug Namiiro Cozy With Vince
Monday, April 04 2011
There could be bad blood brewing between fast rising singer Coco Finger and Fire Base head boy Bobi Wine. It stems from the fact that Bobi wants Coco to perform only at his Easter Monday show at his One Love Beach in Busabala.
Bobi is willing to pay Coco a mouth watering Shs4 million so that he Coco doesn't perform anywhere else. However, on the same day, Gagamel Crew Boss, Bebe Cool will also be having his annual East African Carnival featuring Jamaican legends Chaka Demus & Pliers at Kiwatule Recreation Centre.
Particularly Bobi doesn't want Coco to perform at Bebe's show. Someone close to Coco has told us that the singer might refuse Shs4mn offer from Bobi because he wants to perform at various shows and of course he must be there for his brother Bebe Cool.
It must be noted that while Coco has had no beef with Bobi, he has been more close to Bebe Cool with the latter even performing at his (Coco) unplugged show in silk a few months back. During the Unplugged show, Bebe publicly declared that Coco had overtaken Bobi as number three in the list of talented singers.
Bebe claimed he was number one, Chameleone number two and Coco the new number three. Bobi never liked this. Watch this space!
Sunday, April 03 2011
When Suuna who was sharing the stage with Sizza came on, revellers could not eat for him to finish his renditions of other people's songs so that the Angella star could come on. At around 10:30pm, Sizza, dressed in a sky blue shirt and grayish jeans finally came on stage belting out dance-hall hits.
He might have a few songs but Sizza knows how to work a crowd. He went through his lyrical songs like Ayagala Mafaranga, China Phone, Nsota(with Ngoni), Taxi Money which he performed with Goodlyfe's Radio and Weasel.
Unlike what usually happens with Goodlyfe, they didn't steal the show from the boy of the night, as they usually do with most artistes. The fans couldn't wait for Dictionary to get to Angella; and when he finally did, everyone got on their feet and sang along.
He got off stage around midnight with people still asking for a repeat of 'Angella', for the umpteenth time.
Sizzaman, OS Unplugged - Club Silk was the place to be last Thursday as Sizzaman and OS brought the roof down during the Unplugged show that is sponsored by Nile Breweries. Artistes like Bobi Wine, Goodlyfe Crew, KS Alpha performed.
Saturday, April 02 2011
If one of these days you meet any of your once driving National Social Security Fund(NSSF) friends hoofing, don't ask. Hot Buzz from NSSF head office is that the Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba has ordered for the immediate parking of all company vehicles effective March 31.
First it was the X-Trails and double Cabins that were driven by Junior managers but now it is the Nissan Patrols driven by the senior managers. We hear the reason for this is cost cutting.
Byarugaba says maintaining the cars is very expensive especially in terms of fueling and servicing. As a result, most managers are seen hoping onto taxis or trekking and nowadays since it rains every morning, most reach office with wet clothes we are told. Oh dear we feel for you.
Saturday, April 02 2011
Diva Grace Nakimera could find herself on a collision with State House officials over her new song Bagalaki. The trouble stems from the fact that Grace used effigies of President Museveni and Besigye dancing in her video. Now according to sources within State House, some of the senior officers were not impressed with the use of the President's face for such comedy and jokes.
They further claim there is a reason why Grace who features Aziz Azion in the song Bagalaki used Besigye's face alongside Museveni's. "One of these days, we will bring her in for questioning about the motive of using the head of a republic in such a funny way" one state house official was quoted saying.
In the song, someone dressed with the President's face is seen dancing alongside Rtd. Col Besigye. However, rumor doing rounds is that the 'Kawonawo' singer was instead attacking fellow singers Jose Chameleone and Goodlyfe Crew boys after they allegedly 'mistreated her' while she was set to launch her maiden album last year.
But officials from State House are having none of that. They want her to explain. Watch this space!
Friday, April 01 2011
Nation Television's Login presenter, Suzan Naava could have hooked a new fella. WTF suspects. This is shortly after reports in the media that her romance with upcoming celebrity photographer Gasuza was no more.
Our snoop who bumped into Naava at the opening of a new Centenary Park based Club Le Beaujolais last Friday revealed that Naava was in the company of a mystery fella. Because he was so taken up by her, he could not tame his hands.
They were all the time all over her. Naava, who was recording clips from her program was seen taking breaks so often to talk and get touchy feely with her man. From the way things appeared, the two definitely have something for each other.
The guy was part of the NTV crew that was recording the clips and afterwards the two were seen heading to the parking lot where they spent a good number of minutes before heading to Effendys hand on hand.
The guy in question could not readily be identified but he is usually in the company of Meddie Ssentogo, the young tycoon around town.
Friday, April 01 2011
Rock Gardens and Club Volts disc spinner, DJ Andy Skills has allegedly abandoned his work asa DJ after Bad Black gave him shs 10m. Easter came early for Andy last Wednesday when he was spinning discs at Rock Gardens and an unidentified babe mysteriously came an gave him money claiming it was a token of appreciation from Black.
We are told that Andy at first did not believe that he had been given such an amount of money and in excitement he called his fellow DJ to help him as he rushed to the toilet to confirm if they were authentic notes.
Well, since then, the fella has been drinking himself silly and bragging to anyone who cares to listen about how he got dime from Black. Whenever he hangs out, he buys drinks for whoever is in the bar, a close pal intimated to us.
And back at his job, he has not been seen since last week. Wonder what he will do when the pockets run dry again.
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Nigeria, the home of my fore-bearers, the place where I was born, raised and learnt to be me, the place where I learnt to believe that nothing comes easy and you need to work your fingers to the bones to make it, you could get lucky (if you are an ardent socialist) or you could be favoured by the supreme being and through how much of your Faith you put in God (for the religious).
No matter where Nigerians eventually get to reside in the world, the invisible pull will eventually bring them back, even if it is just to visit.
Nigeria, my home.
According to the World Happiness Report 2012, produced by the United Nations, Nigeria is Africa's Sixth Happiest Country. Although it is obviously categorized as a crisis-torn nation; the insurgency, economic recession, poor infrastructures (little wonder we're still seen as an underdeveloped country), the amazing thing about all of it is that the citizens and residents of Nigeria still find joy in everything they do. They may be going through lots of financial, economic and social crisis, it may be gnawing at them real bad. But they still find a way of playing through it and just be happy, it's of little wonder that even the poorest of persons can survive in Nigeria.
Social media has helped to bring humour to seemingly every problem, and the citizens do not see it as a problem anymore, but as a joke. They try to turn every problem and mistake into a joke, not to say they don't want a change in their daily lives, but only saying "I cannot come and die" when faced with adversity.
The report also shows that Africans are optimistic about the future, Nigerians in particular, and this optimism comes from the hope they have in their leaders, they hope for a leader that would make a positive change, a leader who not only wants the 'National Cake' for his pocket alone but is able to use it to better the lives of every other person, down to the smallest of citizens. Their optimism stems from the hope they have in the country, that one day they would have a voice that speaks for everyone and there would be a place for their children. They look forward to a country where their kids wouldn't need to run out to other countries under the guise of going to study or searching for greener pastures, but a country where they are proud to say anywhere that I'M A NIGERIAN, AND I'M PROUD OF MY HERITAGE.
The report shows Nigeria's track record of such positive expectations, and according to Centric's 1960s study, it's already been reported a difference of 2.6 points between the country's average present 4.8 and future 7.4 ladder ratings.
Similarly, in 2016, there is a difference of 2.9 points between Nigeria's present 5.3 and future 8.2 ratings in the Gallup World Poll. An international study of comparative ladder rating in ten countries with large populations, including China, India and the United States, found Nigeria's 2.6 point difference between the present and future ratings to be by far the largest. Nigeria's spirit of optimism may be exceptional by world standards, but not in Africa.
Nigeria, my home.

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1. (⇔) Kitchener Rangers (4-0-2-0 | 10 points) last week: 1
Luke Richardson (2.18gaa .931sv%) has been a big reason for Kitchener's early success. Goalie is about the only position that Joseph Garreffa (4g 7a) hasn't played. He spend most of last year on the wing, but has also played centre and defense in the past. He's played all three at times this season.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Friday at Sault Ste. Marie, Saturday at Flint, Sunday at Saginaw
2. (⇑1) Peterborough Petes (5-2-0-0 | 10 points) last week: 3
Hunter Jones has started every game for the Petes so far, and although Peterborough will have to turn to rookie Tye Austin sooner or later, they will rely heavily on Jones. After four points in his first three games, Liam Kirk has been held off the score sheet in four straight.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Thursday vs Erie, Friday at Oshawa, Saturday vs Windsor
3. (⇑) Guelph Storm (4-1-1-0 | 6 points) last week: not ranked
Nate Schnarr has a point in every game this season, and has three goals and five points in his last two games. Isaac Ratcliffe is following up a 41 goal season nicely with six goals in his first six games. With 8 goals in 21 opportunities, the Storm have the best powerplay in the OHL at 38.1%.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Friday vs Owen Sound, Saturday at Sarnia, Sunday vs Guelph
4. (⇑4) Sudbury Wolves (6-2-0-0 | 12 points) last week: 8
Remarkable how a team is four games above .500 with just A +1 goal differential. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has won all five of his starts this season, boasting a 1.78GAA and a .944sv%. Taken with the third overall pick in the latest CHL Import Draft. Luukkonen might want to be careful how good he plays or the CHL might ban European goalies again.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Friday vs Barrie, Sunday vs Niagara
5. (⇓3) London Knights (3-2-0-0 | 6 points) last week: 5
The London Knights are 0/16 on the PP to start the season, Flint is the only other team without a powerplay goal. On the flip side, the Knights have only allowed a single power play goal in 16 opportunities.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Friday vs Sarnia, Saturday at Owen Sound, Sunday at Guelph
6. (⇑) Ottawa 67's (5-3-0-0 | 10 points) last week: honourable mention
After stumbling out of the gate, the 67's are making the most of their current five-game home stand. Tye Felhaber (8g 6a) and Austen Keating (3g 11a) have been leading the way offensively, while Marco Rossi (4g 3a) is tied for the rookie scoring lead.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Wednesday vs Kingston, Friday vs Windsor, Sunday vs Erie
7. (⇓5) Niagara IceDogs (3-2-1-0 | 7 points) last week: 2
Kirill Maksimov (8g 5a) and Akil Thomas (3g 10a) have both enjoyed fantastic starts to the season and will be relied on to continue to pace the team's offense. Stephen Dhillon has been a little inconsistent to start the year, but I imagine he'll settle in as we go forward.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Thursday vs Barrie, Saturday at Barrie, Sunday at Sudbury
8. (⇑) Saginaw Spirit (4-2-1-0 | 9 points) last week: not ranked
Cole Perfetti (4g 3a) is tied for the most points among OHL rookies during the first few weeks of the season. He's given the Spirit a solid secondary scoring option behind Cole Coskey (4g 6a), Albert Michnac (4g 6a) and Nicholas Porco (7g 1a).
GAMES THIS WEEK: Saturday vs North Bay, Sunday vs Kitchener
9. (⇓2) SSM Greyhounds (3-3-1-0 | 7 points) last week: 7
After playing 6 of their first 8 games on the road, the Greyhounds will play their next 6 games at home. Barrett Hayton will make his season debut this week after a lengthy stay with the Arizona Coyotes. Morgan Frost continues to torch the league, with three goals and seven points in his last four games.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Wednesday vs Flint, Friday vs Kitchener, Sunday vs North Bay
10. (⇔) Missauga Steelheads (4-1-1-0 | 9 points) last week: 10
Here's an odd early season stat: Mississauga has scored 6 power play goals at home, but zero on the road. Captain Cole Carter has goals in five straight games, and leads the team with nine points. Dman Thomas Hartley is enjoying a nice start to his sophomore season, with a goal and seven points in six games. He had just a goal and 15 points in 62 games as a rookie last season.
GAMES THIS WEEK: Friday vs Hamilton, Saturday at Hamilton, Sunday at Sarnia
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Hamilton, Oshawa, Barrie


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Earlier than you begin killing mould with remediation foggers, you could need to check your state's legislation about mold remediation. Some states have stricter laws and laws concerning mould removal. We undergo the bogs and kitchen and provides the taps slightly extra flip to make sure there are not any drips. And, in case you have a bathroom that ever runs by itself, I'd turn the valve off down under. (And fix that as quickly as you can. It could actually use a huge amount of water.) If we have used outdoors spigots recently, I verify these as nicely. And, after all, in the winter, hoses ought to be eliminated.
I understand your disagreement with your husband about doing work to make it generic and sellable vs doing things that he may need need, however would not assist the sell and move on choice. I am the identical as him, having started a bunch of things that would not be appreciated by the final market. My wife has argued that since we'll have to maneuver in a couple of years, it's best to think about marketability. And I am coming around to seeing she's proper, although slowly as a result of I'm stubborn and I feel my concepts are nice. Seeing it in another person's situation helps me realize that, so thanks again!
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While enzymes can help keep and filter sluggish primary lines, they can not clear up a clog. Basically, primary line clogs aren't something a home-owner can fix. If you have water backing up in multiple drain, you in all probability have a primary line clog and also you'd better name a plumber. Generally, we now have found that the smaller local plumbers are significantly better at serving to us with our older homes than the massive identify corporations. They have an inclination to employ extra experienced plumbers and quite steadily they are much decrease in price. If you can't get suggestions from neighbors or mates, you would possibly call and find out which plumbing company has expertise with older properties.
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text: Since July this year, Kingboard Chemical, Health benefits shares, the Mau, South Asia, Taiwan photoelectric and other copper-clad manufacturers have announced price increases, Jin An International, Jigao also gradually raised plate prices. Supply chain revealed that in September the plate has one new price everyday, rising raw material CCL directly affects the cost of PCB, the profits of PCB manufacturers which have fallen to the bottom may have to follow the market price increases. According to Prismark Partners LLC, Kingboard Laminates, Health Technology, South Asia's CCL, market share were 14%, 11%, 11%. CCL major manufacturers Kingboard Laminates and Health Technology 7-8 months has been about 8-10% price increase. Institutions are expected in South Asia will raise price again in October, in the future they will adjust prices on an average of 2 months. The industry said that the new energy automotive market driven by the outbreak of copper foil supply tension, copper foil price hikes, and copper foil manufacturers have turned to supporting the field of supply of the battery, making copper clad copper foil is also a shortage, prompting CCL follow Prices. Lithium battery market continues to drive the upstream demand for lithium copper foil increased significantly. The initial supply and demand gap in 2015, some domestic and foreign copper foil suppliers will be part or all of the production capacity of copper foil from the PCB to the transfer of lithium foil, but the lithium copper foil production capacity is relatively lagging behind the contradiction between supply and demand or sustained 1-2 years. In this context, PCB copper supply dropped, can not meet the downstream CCL and PCB production needs, prices into the rising cycle and conduction to the CCL (CCL), part of the CCL suppliers have issued notice of price increases to downstream customers. And copper foil CCL CCL material cost of 30% (thick CCL) -50% (thin CCL), CCL PCB production costs accounted for about 40% of the upstream copper prices will continue to rise to the CCL industry and conduction PCB industry. Upstream prices, downstream complaints again and again. In recent years, PCB industry competition is very intense, had reported that China's PCB industry, the average gross margin level of 15% -18%. It can be said, PCB industry has become a veritable Red Sea market. It is reported that last year the global PCB industry output value of 55.3 billion US dollars. By the world's major electronics industry, personal computers, smart phones and other products slowdown, and inventory adjustment and other factors, PCB industry output fell 3.7%. However, in the automotive intelligent and other new demands, the agency expects 2016 to 2020, the global PCB industry will usher in restorative growth, the annual compound growth rate is expected to be around 2.3%. With the automotive industry applications more high-end electronics and communications technology, automotive PCB products (automotive board) has become the industry's most rapid growth in recent years in the field.


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RAYNER LEGGETT, Mona - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mona Rayner Leggett, suddenly at her home in Georgian Bluffs on Friday, January 31st, 2019 in her 76th year. Loved wife of the late Ray Leggett. Loving mother of Robin and Michael Anthes and special mother-in-law to Sarah Menzies. Devoted grandmother to Hailey Wright, Ivory Leifso and anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first great grandchild due March 19th, 2019. Best friend to Lois Grant of London. Friend to Keri-lyn Davies and family. Aunt to Andrew McArthur, Devin and Janet (Sollors) McArthur and family. Cousin to Bart and the late Susan Rayner and family, Bill and Debbie Rayner and family and Fred and Cathy Rayner and family. Special mom to Crystal and Willy Harron, Jen McNeill and Steve Gunn and Marilyn Ballagh Carmichael and Bradey Carmichael. Special Nanna to Brooke and Chesney Harron, and TraeLynn Graham. Our mother was a woman of class and dignity and derived the most pleasure from her Grandma/Nanna duties and as an Ambulance Communications Officer when Ambulance dispatch was in Owen Sound. Mom was loved by so many and we have no words to convey how much she already is and will be missed. It is our hope that she and Ray are together now. Honouring our Mom's wishes, she is being cremated with no service. We will be planning a celebration of life sometime in March. As expressions of sympathy, donations to your local animal shelters would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.13324800
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Posted by Penny Down (Friend) On Friday, February 8, 2019
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. No words can express our sorrow. Treasure your memories always.
Posted by Terry Penny McKay (freind and co worker) On Thursday, February 7, 2019
so sorry to hear of your loss but many great memories
Sorry for your loss
Posted by Paul and Brenda McKay (Friend and co-worker) On Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Robin and Michael: Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have great memories of both her and Ray during our years with EMS.
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January. The first month of the year and crazy as hell. I mean seriously, I would never expect this month to be like this. I've been bad, I've been on top of the world and currently...I'm just okay. In the end, all I want is to know with what I can count or not...school is going to start again in February and my mind-set is as simple as "pass every class". That and being with my friend as much as I can - if I didn't hit rock bottom, I can thank them. My spending habits were....crazy. But I'm finally getting myself on track again but hei, some things had to be done like my room renovation - I can't wait to get my new bed setting.
Now, onto the favourites, although I didn't had classes, I had a few gatherings and meeting with my friends - best thing I could have done - which meant that I actually wore makeup this makeup. Actually, there was a day were I wore it for more than 12 hours (crazy I know).
Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm Treatment
Like, the best lip balm I ever tried. I mean, THE BEST. I tend to wear this when I am at home ot as night treatment this is the bomb. My lips were so chapped and peeling after using this and now, a month after using it...they are all pretty and taken care, It's super moisturising and comfortable, although it's too much for "school use", but it's amazing for when I'm at home without classes and I don't have to care about anything. Oh and it's amazing to prep your lips for lipstick as well, it makes a huge a difference. (yes, a review shall be made)
Kiko Queen of Hearts palette in 03 Elegant Ebony
This was a sales purchase (along side with their blushes, bronzing duo...two lipsticks...you see the craziness don't you? ) and although at first I wanted the brown neutral (which is now out of stock and I'll never get) I think this was a safer choice. When never I wanted to do something but I didn't know what I would go for this and it would always look nice. I tend to avoid mattes - mostly because I find them too powdery - but these are amazing. They also don't crease like crazy, which is really, really positive. And look at the packaging. I mean, that heart is just pure perfection.
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in My Two Cents
I got this because I love cream shadows and because of Sleep and Water's rave and I don't regret it. I think I like this more than the Birthday Suit, mostly because it's warmer and it looks more matte on my lids. It's also easier to pair with other eyeshadows (mostly because I own more warm shadows and cooler ones). But yes, this is easier to wear and apply.
The Body Shop Color Crush Lipstick in 335
This was an impulsive purchase - I'll blame the fact that I have now a TBS outlet shop with 40% every time we buy 4 items - but I'm glad I got it. It's like a "my lips but better" meet "pick me up" lipstick. I might look awful, I might not have foundation if I wear this lipstick I'll look amazing. It's super moisturising, pigmented and comfortable. I might get more of these in the future...specially because of the 40% off.
The Body Shop Cool&Creamy Tea Tree Cleanser
This little guy, this little guy, I've been wanting to try it for a while and I'm glad that I finally did it. I remember reading Essie Button raving and raving about this cleanser and I get it. It doesn't contain any SLS so it's not super harsh on my skin and doesn't make it angry. Contains both Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid which helps me a lot preventing spots for appearing or, when my skin is angrier, it takes care of it. It's also amazing to wear when I am taking a shower and because of it's really fresh scent, it's amazing as my morning cleanser.
And that's it. As you can see all of these are new products that I've been trying and falling in love. I promise that I'll try to work on reviews as soon as possible. I've been writing as many posts as I can, my only issue is now the photos (specially when I'm contemplating on getting a DSLR because my current came is just asking for a retirement).
Take Care everyone , have a nice day!
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The Forbidden City - Be An Emperor For A Day
Off limits for 500 years, the Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing was finally opened to the masses in 1949. This is a huge complex and China's most spectacular architectural structure. It was home to 24 emperors in two dynasties, the Ming and the Qing.
It's an amazing walk around...
... temples and halls...
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... towers and lookouts...
... terraces and balustrades...
...courtyards, gardens, plazas...
...the same paths that were walked by Emperors more than 600 years ago...
Some Forbidden City Trivia for Kids
Chinese Lions guard the entrances of Halls. Always in pairs you find them in the front, guess which one is the male, which one is the female?
You have to look at the paws, the Male Lion always has a ball under his paw, the Female Lion has a Lion Cub.
What's up with those huge pots in front of the temples?
These Bronze Cauldrons used to be filled with water in case of fire.
What are the figures on the roofs?
These are the Roof Guardians which were supposed to protect the building from fire and evil spirits. The higher the number of roof guardians the more important the building and its occupant.
There's 9,999 rooms in the Forbidden City, so needless to say, it would take a few trips to see even half of them, but don't worry, not all of them are open to the public and at some point or another, there is always maintenance and refurbishment work going on.
And as impressive and overwhelming as the entire complex was, the kids weren't that impressed with the crowds, the heat and the sheer size of the whole thing, after a while, everything started to look the same to them...
Specially if you come in the summer, which is when most families take advantage of the long vacation, the heat presents quite a challenge. If you are taking a tour, make sure your tour guide knows that long explanations in the sun about all the history, earthquakes and fires are not necessary.
If the kids start acting up, here's plan B. I recommend keeping it as short as possible and heading over to Beijing's Beihai Park, which is only a short walk from the Palace. Here, you can unwind, rent one of those pedal boats and go around the lake for a half-hour or so. It really is a beautiful park:
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The SSC now has just two developer owned lots left, those at lot 6 and lot 32. Priced at $595k and $649k respectively, they are fair lots and they will sell. If a buyer is contemplating one of those, he or she will be very pleased to know that I just put lot 20 back on the market as a resale. Priced to sell now at $585k, it's a heck of a lot.
Last night, during the early stages of the Bears game, the stages that found them as inept as any football team has ever been, Paul Lee tweeted. He said "Bears replication of Green Bay strategy of letting the opponents zoom ahead early only to lull them to sleep late working perfectly". His tweet was wishful thinking, I thought at the time. Later in the game, when it appeared that the Bears were about to, somehow, pull off a stunning, come from behind victory, the sort that Bears fans like me are used to seeing happen against us, never for us, he retweeted his earlier tweet. He was right, after all, and he wanted to make sure everyone knew it.
That's what I just did up there, with my own words in quotations, again. I didn't do this to be entirely self indulgent, instead I did it to remind everyone why you're supposed to work with the agent you're working with. Because they're awesome at getting back to you, or particularly joyful and bubbly? Or because they predict future market moves correctly a large percentage of the time, and in doing so they protect you from market mistakes? Obviously. So there are my words, written on August 13th of this year. It's about the South Shore Club, and I was pretty sure the SSC was about to continue its hot streak until everything else was ashes. That's exactly what happened.
At the time of that writing, we had those two lots left, and lot 20 had just hit the market. Today, lot 6 is under contract, as is lot 32, and lot 20? Under contract, of course. Now, these deals are contracts and not printed closings, but there's no reason that all three sales do not close in the coming weeks. Why does that matter? If you're a lakefront owner, not in the SSC, does that mean anything at all to you? Is the South Shore Club purely of interest to those in the South Shore Club? Of course this matters to everyone, because our markets are not quarantined, and every movement somewhere causes more movement elsewhere. If the South Shore Club is hot, it matters to everyone who owns or might want to own a vacation home here.
The sale of the house up front for $3.591MM. The pending sale of Fairwyn's spec house on Forest Hill. The lot sales of the past 12 months and the lot sales waiting to print over the next month. All of these things matter. The South Shore Club can, for the first time in its 12 year existence, stand on its own two feet. The market has been established, with ranges operating as they should. For the first time in forever, sellers wishing to sell homes in the SSC within those defined ranges can indeed sell. It's a wonderful thing, and as the agent who was fortunate to be at the head of the class during these past two years, I feel as a proud, protective parent.
The problem with the SSC, say, three years ago, was quite simple to understand. The built homes had never sold in any established pattern, and the lot sales had sputtered to a stop. The absence of liquidity in the built market caused potential vacant land buyers to balk, which, in turn, caused further stagnation. It was an ugly cycle, and when you mix in rumors of foreclosures (some true, others not), there was no way for the club to get a strong enough foothold to take a solid step forward. If you'd like to trace back all of these recent successes of the club, you can point to one sale that turned this whole thing around. That sale was for $3.575MM, of a listing I had on the lakefront of the club at the very East end. That property sold in May of 2012, and it was quickly followed by another sale that I brokered for $1.8MM. From then on, buyers saw enough liquidity to be emboldened, and confidence drives markets far more efficiently than low interest rates ever could.
Today, there is still inventory in the SSC. The developer lots are all spoken for, which will now allow the remaining few unbuilt, but already sold lots to appreciate in value. There are homes for sale, one of mine at $1.895MM, down from a peak list somewhere north of $3.2MM. There's a home next to that one on Forest hill for $1.75MM, and both should attract a buyer yet this year. I'm actually surprised that both are still for sale. There is a foreclosure still in the works inside the club, and rather than damaging pricing, as such a foreclosure would have done back in 2010 or 2011, this one will actually help the club. How so? Well, it'll remove a disinterested owner and install a new, interested owner, and strength in ownership is extremely important in small associations. Things are looking good at that South Shore enclave, and there are many reasons to think things continue to improve and actually start to appreciate. I refuse to say I told you so.


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There is a four volume set of interviews which originally appeared in the renowned literary journal, The Paris Review. I remember when I first learned of these books I put them on my "wish list," though I waited a number of
Piloting Your Writing Life
I was reading a blog post by Michael Hyatt this morning called "Are You a Pilot or a Passenger in Your Own Life?" Michael's blog is focused on business- and leadership-minded individuals, and I've found a lot of inspiration for
It's a Beast! (When List Making Goes All Wrong)
Having a "to-do" list is great. Having a "to-do" list is terrible. Both are true. Organized and Purposeful If you've read this blog, even a few times, you likely know that I am a big believer in creativity being sustained
Some Days, The Words Just Come…
I spend a lot of time talking to other writers about their work. Some are new writers. Some are more established. But sometimes, I have to give myself a bit of a shove… I have planned, since early July, to
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A Look at Process: You're Doing it Wrong!
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DX (Group) plc (LON:DX) following the initial announcement at the end of March (31st) that DX was in discussion on a potential combination with the Distribution division of John Menzies, both companies have announced revised terms for the deal. Importantly, Gatemore, a shareholder with a 21.3% holding in DX, has undertaken an irrevocable undertaking to vote in favour of the proposed deal under the new terms. The revised transaction would see DX acquire Menzies Distribution for £40m (previously £60m) in cash and the issue of new DX ordinary shares representing 65% (previously 80%) of DX's issued share capital as enlarged by the transaction. The boards have firmed up the quantum of the potential cost synergies to £10.0m per annum. At the time of the initial announcement, guidance was for between £8.0 and £12.0m annually. Discussions are on-going and the shares remain suspended.
* Announcement indicates movement in discussions on the acquisition of Menzies distribution – This morning's announcement shows talks have progressed in two ways. Firstly, the cost synergy estimate from the combination of the two businesses has been firmed up at c. £10.0m, from an initial range of £8.0 – £12.0m, and with Gatemore agreeing to vote in favour of the new terms. We would caveat that discussions are on-going and there remains no certainty in a positive conclusion.
* The new terms – The proposed transaction would see DX acquire Menzies Distribution for a consideration of £40m, £20m less than the £60m proposed under the original announcement in March. Shares issued by DX will represent 65% of DX's issued share capital as enlarged by the transaction. This is against the 80% in the initial terms. As before, the cash element would be satisfied by new borrowings by the Enlarged Group.
* New equity split – Post completion, DX (Group) Plc shareholders will own 35% of the enlarged Group, against 20% previously. Menzies' shareholders would own 60%, down from 75%. The new entity will still have to take 17% of the John Menzies' defined benefit scheme, the scheme's trustees will own 5% of the enlarged Group, as outlined in the March announcement.


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New year....new faces 2018! Fall 2018
The excitement is growing as our new school year approaches...and all indications are that it will be a GREAT school year, as we build upon our recent successes and achievements!
We have 41 new staff members that are excited to join our district team this year. Three of those new staff members are joining our district leadership/administration team and are introduced below:
2018-2019 Norfolk Public Schools Administration Team:
Norfolk Senior High School
- Mr. Derek Ippensen (Principal) -- NEW this year!
Mr. Ippensen comes to us from Shickley, Nebraska where he served as PK-12 Principal for 7 years. He grew up in Northeast Nebraska (West Point) and is happy to be "home."
- Mr. Erik Wilson (Assistant Principal)
- Mr. Jason Settles (Assistant Principal)
- Mr. Ben Ries (Assistant Principal/NHS Activities Director)
- Mr. John Erwin (Dean of Students)
Norfolk Junior High School
- Mrs. Jennifer Robinson (Principal)
- Mr. Josh Weber (Assistant Principal) -- NEW this year!
Mr. Weber comes to us from Deshler Public Schools, where he served as 7-12 Principal for 3 years. He also grew up in Northeast Nebraska (Pierce) and is happy to be "home."
- Mr. Beau Viergutz (Assistant Principal/JH Activities Director) -- NEW this year!
Mr. Viergutz previously served as a teacher in our AFS program at NHS.
Norfolk Middle School
- Mr. Chuck Hughes (Principal)
- Mr. Ryan Specht (Assistant Principal)
Bel Air Elementary School
- Mrs. Trisha Andreasen (Principal)
Grant Elementary School
- Mr. Troy Berryman (Principal)
Jefferson Elementary School
- Mrs. Angie Hausmann (Principal)
Lincoln Elementary School
- Mr. Troy Berryman (Principal)
Washington Elementary School
- Ms. Jo Roberts (Interim Principal) -- NEW this year!
Mrs. Roberts comes to us from retirement. You may remember her as our former Grant and Lincoln Elementary Principal or as the wife of former Senior High School Principal, Steve Morton. She is excited to be back. As the saying goes...Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
Westside Elementary School
- Mrs. Angie Baumann (Principal)
Woodland Park Elementary School
- Mr. Bruce Strong (Principal)
Central Office:
- Dr. Jami Jo Thompson (Superintendent)
- Dr. Bill Robinson (Assistant Superintendent/Director of Business Services)
- Mr. Michael Hart (Director of Human Resources and Accreditation)
- Mrs. Mary Luhr (Director of Student Services)
- Mrs. Beth Nelson (Director of Teaching and Learning)
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our principals if you have questions about the upcoming school year. We can't wait to see students walk through our doors to start the new year! I believe that it is going to be a GREAT year filled with LOTS of learning, smiles, and successes!
Our Open Houses are scheduled for:
- All Elementary Schools: Wednesday, August 15th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
- Norfolk Middle School: Tuesday, August 14th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
- Norfolk Junior High School: Tuesday, August 14th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- Norfolk Senior High School: Tuesday, August 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Let's Go, Panthers!
Dr. Jami Jo Thompson


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Today this blog got it's 411th actual human subscriber. Damn.
I have to admit I'm utterly in awe of that.
That, and visions of grandeur roam through my head.
I feel fancy.
Now, to live a life exciting enough to have enough stuff to write about…
This week I'm pretty stoked. I get to see a little more of Cleveland and Traveler because of a very cool New Year's Eve Party Cleveland and his wife are throwing. The whole crew, aka "murder" is headed there and I think it's gonna be fun. Cleveland is making his famous cosmopolitans and I'm bringing rich delicious chocolate cake from the best bakery ever. Peaches is bringing her new beau and some yummi sushi, and Traveler is my date. Traveler's Wife might even stop in if she is healed enough, though I know she may be too exhausted after her first work day back, still healing. 🙂 I love those times when we all get together.
I am unbelievably excited at TWO dates with Traveler this week and getting to see Cleveland twice too. Wiggle. Wiggle. It's funny how happy it makes me to think of two nights holding my sweet Traveler. Happy Dance.
I'm happy to be catching up with everyone, seeing friends and lovers, and just enjoying some normal. Even Boss is talking scheduling.. and maybe talking a little dirty…yay yay yay!


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The importance of swimming lessons for not only water safety but also health cannot be overstated. Everyone and especially children should be able to swim.
Swimming has a lot of benefits in itself:
- The health benefits of swimming are numerous. It trains the cardiovascular system, is a low-impact exercise and a great whole body workout.
- There are also several psychological benefits of swimming. A swim session at the pool relaxes the mind and uplifts the spirit.
- Being able to swim opens up a lot of recreational possibilities that wouldn't be safe to practice otherwise such fishing and kayaking.
- Our pool is hygienic and follows all the safety protocols.
- There is a lifeguard as well as instructor with the students at all times.
- The students will have access to changing rooms and lockers.


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Devin Booker is, in the sense that the object of basketball is to score points and he once scored 70 points in a game, good at basketball.
But on the other hand, basketball is a team sport and it doesn't matter if you put up numbers higher than some professional golfers routinely put up in their sport if your efforts do not ultimately lead to your team scoring more points than the other team.
The Phoenix Suns are, to put it as charitably as possible, a garbage fire. I'll leave it to your imagination to find less charitable ways than that to describe the Suns organization.
Booker, meanwhile, has been at the center of all that, and if we've learned anything from true great players, it's that if your best player can't at the very least drag your team out of picking first in the lottery, he might not be the kind of player that can get you to the playoffs no matter what you put around him.
That's the point at issue here. Is Devin Booker useful as anything other than a one-dimensional scorer who'd be great as the third-best player on a team, or is he the guy you build a franchise around like his reputation and salary would have you believe?
The bar's set high here. To clear it and get Confirmed, Booker needs to be definitively exonerated of the charge that he's part of the problem or, put another way, if he was the best player on a better team, he'd be at least on the level of someone like Russell Westbrook or Paul George or…well, maybe not LeBron James, but not laughed out of the room when Bron's name comes up.
Basically, top-tier All Star level.
Let's-a go!
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Booker finally reached 52.2 percent on his two-point shots this season after shooting around 46 percent his first three years from inside the arc.
Sadly, his three-point shooting fell off a cliff, dropping to 32.3 percent from 38.3 in 2017-18 and, it should be noted, worse than the 34.3 percent he barfed out as a rookie.
Sure, his eFG% rose, all the way to 51 percent, but you have to be a special kind of awful from the perimeter to actually drag your eFG% down by shooting threes.
Per 36 minutes, Booker is scoring 26 points, exactly the same as last year, and he's doing it on only 0.6 fewer shots in that time frame, not exactly a flying leap in efficiency.
Booker is averaging 6.8 assists a game this year because the Suns don't have a point guard, but it's come at the cost of turning the ball over a wretched 4.1 times; he has 388 assists and 134 bad-pass turnovers alone.
Oh, and as for that solid two-point shooting, part of it is because he's doing a better job both getting to the rim (23.1 percent of his shots are inside three feet, a career-high) and making those shots (63.2 percent, his best mark since his rookie year), but the other part is an unsustainable success rate from 4-16 feet that lives in the aborted-drive/poor ball spacing zone and comes with about a 48 percent success rate, miles above his career marks from those distances.
Unless you're LaMarcus Aldridge, you don't make your bread and butter in the short midrange.
The Advanced Stats
Here's where it all goes sideways.
Booker was a negative-VORP player his first two years in the league. That is not terribly unusual for a rookie guard on a bad team.
But his VORP last year and this year is just 1.2, which is lower than Darren Collison (1.7).
And I'm sorry, but when DC, who is not having an All-Star year by any stretch, puts up a better bottom-line advanced stat number than you do, you don't get to call yourself anything resembling elite.
A 1.2 VORP is about 3 wins over a season better than if you get hurt and they have to fish a guy out of the G-League to replace you.
Booker also has just .064 WS/48, which would make him an average player on a 25-win team.
And he does all this with a 32.1 usage rate that immediately calls into question whether you really want him using all of your possessions.
All of this serves to explain why the Suns are just 2.3 points better in Net Rating (just a six-win swing over a season) with him on the floor than off.
Booker is also a disaster movie defensively, so putrid that he's barely above zero Defensive Win Shares, and his DBPM belongs in conversation with Shaqtin-era Harden and fresh-out-of-college Steph.
Even when you account for the fact that he's on the Suns, the numbers aren't kind.
You know the question from the top of the show? If Booker's not part of the solution but part of the problem?
Sure, he's 22. But this is four years in the league and his improvement has been from "raw but with a ton of potential" to "if he's your best player, you're tanking."
Busted, busted, busted. On his best day, he's the rich man's Lou Williams. He'd be the instant-offense sixth man on any team that doesn't completely suck.
NEXT WEEK: James Harden, as IHAG pivots to the MVP race for the final four installments of the season. You can guess the rules.


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A strict approach to applying the principles established in Huawei/ZTE, in particular as regards the prompt provision of security and a statement of account of past use, resulted in the defendant losing the right to raise a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) defence. In detail The lawsuit concerns a patent in the field of wireless telecommunication and relates to the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) standard. The claimant considers that the patent is infringed where a device implements the UMTS standard. It therefore provided a FRAND declaration vis-à-vis ETSI that it is ready to license the patent in suit under FRAND terms. The Düsseldorf Court ruled on the application of the test established in Huawei/ZTE [1] and provided guidance on the details.
The Düsseldorf Regional Court rules on the requirements of an antitrust defence against an SEP holder in light of the ECJ's judgment (SISVEL / Haier)
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