| Random teenage violence has NZ very afraid
When New Zealand's suburban teenagers first began imitating the clothes, language and antisocial posturing of America's `gangsta' culture, they were laughed off as ludicrous, if unnerving, fantasists. Perhaps they still are, but 10 murders in two years, and a spate of vicious alcohol-fuelled assaults, have forced police to acknowledge they can cause a lot of harm. Tim Hume investigates an increasingly entrenched subculture of random violence which has middle class New Zealand very afraid. One Saturday in late October, an Auckland youth gang leader by the street name of "Gucks" sends a text message to the Sunday Star-Times with a tip-off about a planned gang fight. Members of a rival Crips crew have beaten up his friend, and this is a chance for retribution. "We've got eight car loads of dudes," he says.
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BCP President, GIL SALESHANDO points out deficiencies in Mogae's State of the Nation address. He also puts forward the BCP's suggestions and challenges facing the nation.
1. Introduction
On the 5th of November 2007, President Festus Mogae delivered his last State of the Nation address. As is constitutionally required, President Mogae is expected to step down as President of the Republic of Botswana, having served the maximum 10 years as Head of State. In bidding President Mogae farewell, we as the BCP believe that the Nation should reflect on his 10 years of service in an objective manner. Vacation of office by a President is a momentous occasion in the life of any nation. We need to avoid the risk of an emotional evaluation that normally accompanies the parting of humans and emphasizes jubilation and unmeasured tribute. Shortcomings, particularly where they may have been monumental, should be pointed out for the sake of those who will remain to provide leadership for the coming generations. However, accomplishments must also be acknowledged, as they are the basis for our hope of a better future.
Photo: Champion(R) Launches New National Advertising Campaign Celebrating Style and Sport in Our Everyday Lives
SALEM, N.C., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion, a leading athletic apparel brand for men and women, today announced the launch of a national ad campaign featuring a new tagline, "How You Play." The campaign, which includes print, out-of-home, online and viral components, is designed to capture the everyday moments of fun and sport in a series of cool and hip lifestyle images. .
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