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Political strategist George Ajjan on US elections news

The election year of 2020 is uncharted territory for presidential conventions. Usually, the conventions of the Democrats and Republicans are the pillars of the campaign, in which the candidates unveil their main programs to citizens, many of whom do not follow politics closely. Also the running mates are introduced, changing the identity of the race. And the conventions give a chance for activists to unify after divisive primaries. According to political strategist George Ajjan, “Trump’s cancelling of the GOP convention is a setback, as it would have shown a stark contrast with Biden: boldness versus cowardice. At the same time, the subdued, compassionate tone with which he announced his decision to cancel in light of COVID-19 pressures comes from a playbook he should consult more often.”

Republican donors are none too happy about the change. Nearly $40 million was raised by the party’s host committee – an elite set of donors keen to hobnob with key political figures in the party at the convention itself – has been mostly spent. That was because the convention was initially scheduled to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina.

But Trump took the decision to move the convention to Jacksonville, Florida because he felt that North Carolina was demanding too many social distancing restrictions. Trump wanted a convention that looked like a normal one, so that he could show the American people a resilient approach facing the pandemic.

When he moved to festivities to Jacksonville, Florida seemed like a much better choice: a friendly Governor and a state that was untouched by the pandemic. That changed rather quickly over the past month. GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tweeted that the president’s “number one priority in this decision was the safety of the people of Jacksonville, the convention attendees, and all of the American people.”

Another host committee in that city raised another $6 million, most of which seem not to have been spent. Those donors will be keen to see their money spent on specific projects, as big money contributors typically like to earmark their funds for particular political purposes. Hundreds of delegates to the convention may also be irritated at having to alter travel plans, and potentially lose money on bookings already made for the trip.

The debacle of Trump’s Tulsa, Oklahoma rally weighs heavily on his mind, as well as those of his team. The crowd in Tulsa was small but nonetheless seemed to contribute to spreading the novel coronavirus. This further undermined his standing in the eyes of the American people. Current polls show Trump trailing Biden by 12 points, and even more when it comes to who can best manage the pandemic.

After all, this year’s conventions will not be as determining a factor as they had been in previous election cycles. Neither candidate will benefit from the traditional “convention bounce” in polling. It’s more likely that the debates will gain more importance as the American people choose between Trump and Biden in the lead-up to November.

Source: https://www.ajjan.com/.

Radio podcast with Mocienne Petit Jackson, author and daughter of Michael Jackson

Interview with Mocienne Petit Jackson, writer and daughter of Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson is one of the most important artists in human history and that’s why everything related to him is huge. You maybe heard about the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson, called by the media the Michael Jackson’s secret daughter. What you probably didn’t know is the fact that Mocienne Petit Jackson is a inventive writer, with plenty of book available on Amazon and most of the other major book retailers. Contrary to the conclusion that has been suggested by people of the international press, the L.A. County Superior Court did not throwout the claim of Mocienne Petit Jackson in 2010 on the basis of the case’s integrity. Instead, the request to validate Ms Jackson’s claim using DNA evidence from the deceased Michael Jackson was not granted due to the fact that the State of California does not possess the jurisdiction to conduct DNA tests on the deceased. As a result, the case has remained open indefinitely. She asserts that the stories which had been published in late-2010 in light of the case have had a damaging effect on her reputation and on her business operations, and she expresses her belief that some measure of responsibility ought to be taken for the detrimental effects that being in the media spotlight can have on one’s repute. Ms Jackson also points out that the role of social media runs in a similar vein—alleging that it was used as a means to verbally harass her in relation to the court case, as well as to spread misinformation more generally.

Mocienne Petit Jackson’s Thriller autobiographies were published in 2015 and were made available on Amazon in 2018. They are also currently available for purchase through Kobo. The books are available in English, Dutch, and Chinese. Future versions of the books will be made available in French (2020), Portuguese (2019), Japanese (2020), German (2020), and in Spanish (2020). Ms Jackson also claims that her father had a tendency to exhibit unusual behaviour which she believes may have arisen from the knowledge that he had kept his daughter in secret since the age of seventeen years. Michael Jackson allegedly did not discuss the topic openly because it was difficult and frightening for him to come to terms with.

Ms Jackson believes that such misinformation has poorly informed the public both about her relationship to Michael Jackson, and about her motives for having taken the matter to court. Her autobiographical series, Thriller, documents her life and gives her assessment on the state of affairs. Additionally, due to the fact that her aunt Diana Ross has declined to provide the press with comment regarding Michael Jackson since his death, Ms Jackson believes that crucial insights about the story are being concealed from the public. As a result of this, Ms Jackson was prompted to write the second instalment of her three-part autobiographical series, Thriller: The Dark side of the Netherlands, which focuses on her life in the Netherlands as well as the context surrounding the court case.

We will be excluding MJ’s compilations (with one exception), joint efforts with the Jackson 5, and his posthumous albums, which ranged from surprisingly good (Xscape), pretty awful (Michael) and downright pointless (last year’s Scream) See what it takes to be crowned king. Shamone. Edd said: These were tough times for young Michael. His voice was changing, forever altering his beloved cherubic vocals, and a shifting musical landscape began to make his brand of pop/soul obsolete. Although Music & Me had its moments it had more than its share of dull spots.

Ms Jackson also claims that her father had a tendency to exhibit unusual behaviour which she believes may have arisen from the knowledge that he had kept his daughter in secret since the age of seventeen years. Michael Jackson allegedly did not discuss the topic openly because it was difficult and frightening for him to come to terms with. Mocienne Petit Jackson’s Thriller autobiographies were published in 2015 and were made available on Amazon in 2018. They are also currently available for purchase through Kobo. The books are available in English, Dutch, and Chinese. Future versions of the books will be made available in French (2020), Portuguese (2019), Japanese (2020), German (2020), and in Spanish (2020). See more info on Michael Jackson Daughter.

The Court did not rule it as being impossible, therefore, that Michael Jackson is the father of Mocienne Petit Jackson—merely that it is impossible to determine through legal means. Ms Jackson filed documents to the probate court in July 2010 in order to validate the fact that the late pop star Michael Jackson is indeed her father and thus to claim an inheritance. You maybe heard about the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson, called by the press the Michael Jackson’s secret daughter. What you most likely didn’t know is the fact that Mocienne Petit Jackson is a fertile writer, with plenty of book available on Amazon and most of the other major book retailers. Against the deduction that has been drawn by members of the international press, the L.A. County Superior Court did not reject the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson in 2010 on the basis of the case’s validity. Instead, the request to validate Ms Jackson’s claim using DNA evidence from the deceased Michael Jackson was not granted due to the fact that the State of California does not possess the jurisdiction to conduct DNA tests on the deceased. As a result, the case has remained open indefinitely.

Now, admittedly, it’s child’s play to see the flaws and nitpick this release from here until the next one. (Oh, don’t deny it…you know it’s coming.) However, the real joy is hearing Michael Jackson on something that isn’t “Beat It” or “Heal the World” or something we’ve all spun thousands of times, especially over the past year. While nothing on this record comes close to rivaling any of his past material, you can’t deny the urge to indulge yourself in something labeled, “new Michael Jackson”, and that’s where Michael succeeds. In terms of lasting power, however, you’ll probably forget about it in a matter of weeks, but who knows? Maybe you’ll feel nostalgic again. After all, that’s what death does to the best of us. Still, as we learned with Invincible, it takes more than just a studio effort to conjure up the magic.

The lone #1 single from the 32-million selling Dangerous, “Black or White” spent seven weeks atop the Billboard charts. Directed by John Landis (“Thriller,” National Lampoon’s Animal House) the first quarter of its video reveals Jackson’s mischievous child-like streak, with Culkin towing out Spinal Tap-sized speakers, amplifying the volume to “ARE YOU NUTS!?!,” and shredding so hard that George Wendt gets ejected into the stratosphere screaming “Da Bears.” But this was Michael Jackson, not O’ Shea. Being King of Pop meant the need for mass appeal. The “Black or White” video exists as a microcosm of Dangerous itself. It potently affirms Jackson’s manhood, offers passionate screeds against racial strife, gang violence, and a parasitic American media. This is the album as multi-media spectacle, a precursor to Lemonade, with accusations of infidelity substituted for videos of Macaulay Culkin doing air guitar windmills to a Slash guitar solo and lip sync rapping about turf wars. Read even more information at Michael Jackson Daughter Interview.

The growth of a mining investment banker : Peter Voldness

Peter Voldness or the growth of a mining investment company VP. He considered Tres Oros to be one of, if not the most, compelling projects of his storied career in precious metals and Culver agreed. But the property was not for sale. Over an 18 month period St-Michel’s Team carried out exploration of the site for the previous owners who planned to mine the property themselves (even though they had no mining experience). Then in 2018, the former Tres Oros ownership group experienced financial distress resulting from difficulties in other projects and began trying to liquidate assets. They approached Culver and St-Michel about acquisition of the Tres Oros property. In order to secure the property, Culver and St-Michel secured the necessary first payment in one night!

Peter Voldness is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of VTM Capital Management, Inc. and the Managing Partner of Novis Partners, LLC Capital Markets Advisory. Mr. Voldness was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emergent Financial Group, Inc., an investment banking firm, since 1999. Prior to the founding of Emergent, Mr. Voldness was employed in various positions in the investment banking industry going back to 1978.

In an uncertain economy with growing political risk, Analog combines highly attractive investment attributes, years of experience in the finance sector, and a high growth technology product. The company’s portfolio currently includes two, near-production gold properties in Mexico – Tres Oros and San Fernando – and the technology platform Prospector, an AI-powered search engine designed for the mining sector.

Prospector offers a Service-as-a-Software (SaaS) platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a user-friendly way to access and analyze information. Prospector draws information from public exchanges and recently announced a collaboration with the leading global mining finance exchange, TMX Datalinx, which operates the Toronto Stock Exchange and represents 48% of publicly traded mining projects globally.

Prospector is an AI-enabled technology platform built to modernize the way investors and researchers search for and access information about mining. Founded in 2020 by global mining expert Emily King, Prospector created the industry’s first searchable digital database with an easily navigable interface that allows anyone to tap into information about the $144B mining industry. Prospector is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Analog Gold, a mining investment company.

Conheça Marcello Sciliano e algumas de suas pensamentos

Marcello Siciliano visita o time de Futebol Internazionale da Ilha de Guaratiba? Em 2016, candidatou-se ao cargo de Vereador da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, sendo eleito com o apoio de 13.553 eleitores. Como representante do povo, o mandato do vereador Marcello Siciliano é pautado na inclusão social, na igualdade de oportunidades e nos projetos voltados ao esporte, meio ambiente, segurança pública e educação.

Marcello Sciliano nasceu em 1972 no Rio de Janeiro. Antes de ingressar na vida pública, exerceu função como vendedor no comércio e empreendedor no setor da construção civil. Mas foi com sua incansável atuação nas questões sociais, desempenhando desde 1998 diversos trabalhos em projetos sociais de sucesso, que recebeu a honrosa indicação ao Prêmio Nobel da Paz, no ano de 2010, como reconhecimento por sua responsabilidade solidária.

O Time do vereador Marcello Siciliano acompanhou hoje as obras do Campo da Gardênia Azul ao lado dos nossos colaboradores da região. Uma solicitação antiga dos moradores da região, que queriam um lugar com condições necessárias para recreação e prática de esportes. Através de ofício protocolado pelo gabinete do vereador Marcello Siciliano, o campo hoje já está em fase de finalização e está ficando maravilhoso! Teve o alambrado e a iluminação totalmente reparados, e agora estão na fase de colocação de grama sintética de primeira qualidade. Em breve as crianças vão ter um espaço ótimo para recreação e os moradores mais antigos que nunca tiveram a oportunidade de ter um campo tão bom para jogar.

A Secretaria de Obras, Infraestrutura e Habitação estará nos próximos dias analisando as demandas e começando o plano estratégico para levar mais dignidade e infraestrutura para as comunidades do Rio. “Não estou medindo esforços para ajudar a cidade do Rio, que tanto depende de serviços da Prefeitura para proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida aos cariocas. Contem comigo sempre, estamos juntos!” diz o vereador Marcello Siciliano

O vereador Marcello Siciliano participou com o Prefeito Marcelo Crivella na reinauguração do Centro Municipal de Saúde (CMS) Hamilton Land, na Avenida Edgard Werneck, Cidade de Deus, na Zona Oeste. A unidade, que atende cerca de 60 mil pessoas da Cidade de Deus e arredores, estava degradada e sem condições de atender com dignidade os moradores locais. “Agradeço à Prefeitura do Rio por atender meu ofício e realizar a reforma geral do local, restabelecendo as condições adequadas para um estabelecimento de saúde. Fico muito feliz em poder trazer mais saúde e dignidade para os moradores da Cidade de Deus” comenta Marcelo Sciliano.

O vereador Marcello Siciliano, por meio de um vídeo hoje pela manhã, comunicou em primeira mão que o comitê científico da Prefeitura confirmou a reabertura, no dia 10/07, das praias e dos esportes na areia. Essa está sendo uma grande luta para os profissionais do futevôlei e demais esportes de areia, que tiram o seu sustento e amam as nossas praias. “Agradeço à Prefeitura do Rio por se sensibilizar com os profissionais que vivem do esporte na areia. Muitos destes profissionais me procuraram, conseguimos fazer essa solicitação o mais rápido possível e agora teremos a retomada oficial das praias que tanto amamos. Lembrando sempre das regras de ouro e do distanciamento social.” comenta o vereador Marcello Siciliano

Daughter of Michael Jackson radio interview: meet Mocienne Petit Jackson

Interview with Mocienne Petit Jackson, writer and daughter of Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson is one of the most popular artists in human history and that’s why everything related to him is huge. You maybe heard about the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson, called by the media the Michael Jackson’s secret daughter. What you probably didn’t know is the fact that Mocienne Petit Jackson is a fertile writer, with plenty of book available on Amazon and most of the other major book retailers. Contrary to the deduction that has been drawn by members of the international press, the L.A. County Superior Court did not throwout the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson in 2010 on the grounds of the case’s integrity. Instead, the request to validate Ms Jackson’s claim using DNA evidence from the deceased Michael Jackson was not granted due to the fact that the State of California does not possess the jurisdiction to conduct DNA tests on the deceased. As a result, the case has remained open indefinitely. The Court did not rule it as being impossible, therefore, that Michael Jackson is the father of Mocienne Petit Jackson—merely that it is impossible to determine through legal means. Ms Jackson filed documents to the probate court in July 2010 in order to validate the fact that the late pop star Michael Jackson is indeed her father and thus to claim an inheritance.

At present, Ms Jackson is seeking to make a name for herself as her own individual. Thriller, for example, offers unique insights on her life by including stories concerning unusual and difficult situations that she experienced while living in the Netherlands. She argues extensively, for instance, that the harshness of the Dutch political system has had a significant impact on her character, and that by writing about it she can express a sense of frankness. Ms Jackson also claims that her father had a tendency to exhibit unusual behaviour which she believes may have arisen from the knowledge that he had kept his daughter in secret since the age of seventeen years. Michael Jackson allegedly did not discuss the topic openly because it was difficult and frightening for him to come to terms with.

According to this assessment, a majority of press coverage on the subject has been misleading. For example, before the death of her father in June 2009, Michael Jackson had spent eight months living in the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam in order to be nearer to his then nine-year-old grandson. Furthermore, Ms Jackson’s mother Barbara Jane Ross, sister of the musician Diana Ross, is alleged to have lied about ever having met Michael Jackson while speaking in an interview on the Dutch television programme RTL Boulevard. Ms Jackson therefore believes—due to these two factors not having featured in press reports—that the media has treated the story in an unbalanced manner.

Can we agree as a family that Michael Jackson is the single greatest performer in music history? If not, I’ll be happy to convince you. Forget the scandals, the family drama, the kid from Home Alone and the monkey. Musically speaking, Michael Jackson’s legacy is unmatched. A bit of his Jheri curl juice resides in the DNA of every performer under the age of 35. And with that fantastic legacy comes fantastic music. Let’s look back at the King of Pop’s entire royal catalog, ranking it from top to bottom.

Her life on Haiti was not what she expected – a normal family life. She came into contact with some very kind people but also with others who were not so kind. She experienced many things which were not meant for a child of that age. We relive those experiences with her as she describes them through the eyes of a young and vulnerable little girl. After moving to Port-au-Prince, her life changes dramatically. Not long after that it became a complete nightmare… At present, Ms Jackson is seeking to make a name for herself as her own individual. Thriller, for example, offers unique insights on her life by including stories concerning unusual and difficult situations that she experienced while living in the Netherlands. She argues extensively, for instance, that the harshness of the Dutch political system has had a significant impact on her character, and that by writing about it she can express a sense of frankness. Discover extra details at Daughter of Michael Jackson Interview.

The Court did not rule it as being impossible, therefore, that Michael Jackson is the father of Mocienne Petit Jackson—merely that it is impossible to determine through legal means. Ms Jackson filed documents to the probate court in July 2010 in order to validate the fact that the late pop star Michael Jackson is indeed her father and thus to claim an inheritance. You maybe heard about the case of Mocienne Petit Jackson, called by the media the Michael Jackson’s secret daughter. What you most likely didn’t know is the fact that Mocienne Petit Jackson is a prolific writer, with plenty of book available on Amazon and most of the other major book retailers. Contrary to the conclusion that has been drawn by people of the international media, the L.A. County Superior Court did not throwout the claim of Mocienne Petit Jackson in 2010 on the basis of the case’s integrity. Instead, the request to validate Ms Jackson’s claim using DNA evidence from the deceased Michael Jackson was not granted due to the fact that the State of California does not possess the jurisdiction to conduct DNA tests on the deceased. As a result, the case has remained open indefinitely.

Every song here has its flaws, though; after all, there’s a reason Jackson himself didn’t release ’em. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some things to take away. “(I Like) The Way You Love Me” works off this dreamy piano melody and some incredibly rich instrumentation that lets Jackson soar high. It’s probably the greatest highlight on the album and the one that feels the most natural, too. “Keep Your Head Up” should succeed in making you smile, sounding like one of Jackson’s ’90s classics. With a clean, sophisticated finish, Jackson finds himself swimming here, thanks to some pretty spot-on production work by Christopher Stewart. It’s easy listening, but done well. “Hollywood Tonight” could have used some tweaking to keep it from sounding like a Madonna tune (What were you thinking with that spoken word, Teddy Riley?), but regardless, it’s still a fast-paced spitter that’s decadently enviable.

It blends into his idealistic visionary side that wanted to heal the world through philanthropy and moonwalking. There is pop locking with Balinese dancers, rain dances with Native Americans, folk dances in front of the Kremlin, and the serenade of a Hindu goddess on a freeway. This is the magical Michael Jackson of our early memories—the man with the graceful dance moves and lithe falsetto that seemed celestially ordained (masking a notoriously intense perfectionist streak). Faces of all races harmoniously morph into one another, the most cutting edge FX that 1991 had to offer. Find extra information on Michael Jackson Daughter.

Meet Shayna Davidov Hanson and some of her accomplishments

Shayna Davidov Hanson or the growth of a real estate & sustainability professional? Shayna Davidov Hanson and Associates prides themselves on having their fingers on the pulse of communities, school information, events and pertinent information that helps guide clients to find not only the best investment but also the best lifestyle. Shayna Davidov Hanson, the Principal of SDHanson and Associates, has been a Top Producer with one of the highest annual grossing luxury brokerages nationwide with offices throughout South Florida, New York, the West Coast and partners worldwide. Shayna has developed an extensive network of international Real Estate professionals around the world from Latin America (Caracas, Mexico City, Baja California, Mexico Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and Florianopolis Brazil) , Europe (Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Italy) (Madrid, Spain, Paris, France, Zurich, London, Geneva) the Middle East, as well has extensive contacts in her company’s Beverly Hills, Manhattan, Fire Island, Brooklyn and Hamptons offices as well as partners in Malibu and Sausalito.

Shayna Davidov Hanson about herself: A savvy investor once explained to me that 5 or more wise Real Estate investments are the best way to achieve financial independence, quality of life and arrive quicker at retirement. Let me help get you started on that path or help you find you that dream, ne plus ultra property you have always wanted.

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Welcome to the Shayna Davidov Hanson Real Estate Website. Shayna and her team welcome you to the finest properties in South Florida and offer expertise in resort properties, penthouses, waterfront single family homes, and luxury rentals. Fluent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, Shayna has transacted in international and domestic residential real estate for over 14 years and her comprehensive experience in the Miami Beach Luxury real estate marketplace have earned her placement amongst the top producers at award winning brokerage, Douglas Elliman. Discover extra information on Shayna Davidov Hanson.

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