Jaca will serve a pre-fixe menu that Patterson describes as an “evolution” of his culinary style Patterson is ready to get back in the kitchen “I have a different perspective now,” Patterson says “I think there’s a lot of possibilities and I’m really excited about LA For Corbin, the opening of Alta marks a milestone in his eight-plus-year restaurant career, and an important opportunity to give back to his community. “People like me don’t really get the opportunity to own or co-own a fine dining establishment,” says Corbin. “A lot of times, [people like me] don’t even get a chance to get in the kitchen. To be able to give that opportunity to folks like me, communities like mine, backgrounds like mine, [people of] my color — it’s dope.” Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. Print In late September a light-purple square of an Instagram post caught the attention of fans of fine dining all over the world: Chefs Daniel Patterson and Keith Corbin said they would open a new restaurant Now he’s ready to return to fine dining with Corbin in creating Jaca a Beverly Grove restaurant that the duo hopes to open in the spring While some details are still to be determined here are five key things to know about Jaca its tasting-menu format and where to find it “A couple of years ago I felt the energy coming back So I’m really excited to be able to get back in and do it but in a different way — building on the culture and the community connections that we have developed.” he’d spent more than two decades running full tilt in professional kitchens all of the work and the pressure and the 100-hour work week,” he said He wanted to focus on the first iteration of Locol who grew up in Watts and became his business partner and in the last near-decade Patterson became more ingrained in his neighborhood restaurants in Watts and West Adams For years fine dining left his mind — until recently Food There isn’t a good idea that can’t be taken further and I didn’t know if it was going to come back,” Patterson said “It was a little bit at a time and then it grew and it grew I think that kind of cooking doesn’t work for me unless there’s risk taking.” the Alta executive chef whose soul food formed the backbone of Locol’s new iteration He said he plans to spend a lot of time in the kitchen with Patterson at Jaca “But what I do know is that I’m excited because for me Two menus are planned: An earlier seating will serve an abbreviated number of courses because guests might not want or have the time for a multi-hour dinner A later seating will offer a longer menu that could include as many as 10 or 15 courses Fine dining has shifted since Coi debuted in 2006 and that means Patterson and Corbin will also be brainstorming new ways to appeal to diners “When we opened Coi the food we were doing was very new and it changed a lot of how people cook in the Bay Area and around the world,” Patterson said Instagram and the rise of this interest in food and food as entertainment means that a lot of the things that we did that were new are not new anymore So we’re gonna have to figure out how to have that emotional impact.” attached to Corbin and Patterson’s Alta restaurant Jaca is also expected to open a next-door wine bar and bottle shop Corbin and Patterson hope locals can drop in for a more casual experience “It’s been really important to have a way for our Alta community to come and connect and give a few different price points,” Patterson said The dining room of Son of a Gun will become the home of new restaurant Jaca (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times) They’re taking over the Son of a Gun spaceEarlier this year Patterson called restaurateurs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo hoping to mine their knowledge of the city’s available buildings when they gave him surprising news: They were considering closing their decade-old Beverly Grove stalwart Son of a Gun and offered Corbin and Patterson the space “I don’t think they were actively engaged in it [closing],” Patterson said “I think it was just in our conversation that the idea popped in their head removing the nautical-themed vestiges and adding Mid-Century Modern touches and sunset colors While Jaca won’t operate under Alta Community, the chefs’ new nonprofit that encompasses Locol and Alta, it’s destined to play a part in providing job placement and training for up-and-coming chefs in Watts and beyond. Patterson, left, and Corbin in the kitchen of their recently reopened Locol, where they employ and train members of the Watts community. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) Locol employs members of the Watts community, often at-risk youth, many who’ve never worked in professional kitchens before. After training at Locol, those who wish to keep working and learning can continue at Alta. “It creates a pipeline of fluidity that I think is really hard to come by in the industry,” Patterson said. Should employees want a culinary path in a fine-dining kitchen, after their time in Locol and Alta, Patterson and Corbin hope to train up-and-coming chefs at Jaca. It echoes the path of Corbin himself, who worked as a kitchen manager at Locol before becoming Patterson’s business partner and chef-owner at Alta. “Can you imagine how hard it is to be starting out in the kitchen and think about even getting into a level of a restaurant like Jaca or Coi or Noma or any of those?” Corbin said. “To be able to have an entry point and work your way up to this third level because it’s already embedded in the program or in the company? That’s life changing.” Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its weekly news column. Previously, she served as the restaurants and bars editor for Time Out Los Angeles, and prior to that, the award-winning food editor of Richmond magazine in Richmond, Va. Born and primarily raised in Los Angeles, she believes L.A. to be the finest food city in the country and might be biased on that count but doesn’t believe she’s wrong. Food World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map South African sailor Vuyisile Jaca bravely seized all the chances along the way defying the odds to become a record-breaking Grab a chance and you won’t be sorry for a might-have-been’ – that well-known quote from Ransome’s We Didn’t Mean to go to Sea is an excellent piece of advice as long as there’s someone providing the opportunities it’s also one of those inverted laws whereby the people who need a lucky break the most You need to be in the right place at the right time and possess the confidence to say yes When Tracy Edwards’ Maiden finally arrived alongside the Cowes Yacht Haven pontoon last April she was carrying young women from all the inhabited continents of the earth Maryama Seck (France) and Vuyisile Jaca (South Africa) displayed their home nations’ flags with additional pride as the first Black women to have raced around the world this was the culmination of a series of chances she’d needed all her courage to take Her childhood had been blighted by the loss of her mother when she was seven years old then the death of her father at 14 She’d had to leave the village where she’d grown up and move to live with relatives in a township outside Durban Her new school was overcrowded and run down but had recently introduced nautical science into its curriculum In the second year they were taken to the charity Sail Africa for an introduction to the water Vuyie attended Sail Africa weekly for the last year of school She hoped to study science at university but her maths grade wasn’t good enough so she went back to the charity asking whether she could help ‘She was sometimes overlooked but she persisted and learned to swim became a swimming instructor and our water safety facilitator became a cornerstone of our “Girls in Sailing” programme and got to do the Vasco.’ The charity had found sponsorship to upgrade their L34 yacht to qualify for the 2021 Vasco da Gama race from Durban to East London The Sail Africa team was the first all-Black team to compete in the race Sophie Dingwall talks to Tracy Edwards about her sailing life her campaign for girls’ education and what is next for… Maiden has beaten 14 teams to win the Ocean Globe Race on IRC handicap becoming the first ever all-women crew… De Fin then put Vuyie’s name forward for the Maiden Foundation’s educational tour After researching Tracy and her achievements Vuyie almost felt too nervous to fill out the application When she heard she’d been selected for a place sailing from Dakar in Senegal to Capetown Skipper Heather Thomas recognised Vuyie’s potential and kept her on as Maiden sailed home from Capetown to Hamble Point Marina where they prepared for the Ocean Globe Race Vuyie began working with British engineer Ami Hopkins and discovered a passion for this aspect of sailing When Ami was unable to sail legs 3 and 4 of the race Vuyie took over responsibility for the generator the water-maker and the electrical systems With her Maiden crewmates as they prepared for Cape Horn Vuyie’s ambition is to inspire other young women to grasp opportunities and be the best that they can be Celebrating OGR glory with sailing legend Tracy Edwards – the woman who made it all possible Vuyisile Jaca is nominated for the Rolex World Female Sailor of the Year The World Sailing Awards consist of awards for male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year male and female Young World Sailor of the Year World Sailing Technology Award and Team of the Year Voting for all World Sailing Awards is open now and closes at 2300 UTC on Sunday 27 October 2024 The public vote will make up 50% of the final decisions with 50% contributed by World Sailing‘s expert panels Cast your vote here A subscription to Yachting Monthly magazine costs around 40% less than the cover price so you can save money compared to buying single issues Print and digital editions are available through Magazines Direct – where you can also find the latest deals YM is packed with information to help you get the most from your time on the water Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The June 2025 issue of Yachting Monthly is out now Julien Jaca: THERE ARE ALWAYS FLOWERS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THEM6th September 2024COVA Art GalleryPhilitelaan 73Eindhoven (Strijp-S) Julien Jaca’s latest solo exhibition at COVA Art Gallery THERE ARE ALWAYS FLOWERS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THEM – Paintings for Cy,” is a vibrant exploration of beauty amidst adversity Motivated by his recent journey into fatherhood Jaca’s work reflects his desire to show his newborn daughter Inspired by Henri Matisse’s choice to paint flowers and the world’s beauties even during times of war and influenced by the unrestrained freedom and elegance of Cy Twombly’s work Jaca’s series captures an optimistic perspective Matisse’s approach resonates deeply with Jaca symbolized by a solitary poppy standing resilient on a battlefield Twombly’s evocative style has guided Jaca in exploring the raw This exhibition is a testament to Jaca’s unwavering optimism and belief in the enduring presence of beauty even when the world around us seems somber Each piece in the series serves as a reminder that beauty persists and can be found by those who seek it France) is an artist and painter living and creating in Hossegor along the Atlantic Coast of South-West France Educated at the Toulouse School of Fine Arts from 2008 to 2012 Jaca chose to leave the academic environment to pursue a career as an international tattoo artist His global travels have introduced him to the tactile beauty of traditional art forms and craftsmanship fostering a deep appreciation for their honesty and spiritual resonance infusing each piece with a sense of authenticity and connection to cultural heritage a significant event reshaped his artistic and personal journey “THE ONLY PICTURE I WILL EVER HAVE OF YOU.” This experience marked a pivotal moment in Jaca’s evolution influencing his creative trajectory and thematic focus Jaca has devoted himself to artistic exploration and innovation creating a diverse body of work that spans drawings His art reflects an ongoing quest to push the boundaries of expression and pictorial form resulting in a rich and varied oeuvre that captures his unique vision and dedication to the craft Art Plugged is a contemporary platform inspired by a relationship with the broader arts communities We provide our audience with curated insight into the world of art from exhibitions to artist interviews and more We strive to showcase all mediums of art from all corners of the globe so we have you covered whether you’re a casual art lover or a serious collector The local organisers of the World University Games in Jaca Spain were cautiously optimistic about hosting the 1995 Universiade having successfully hosted the 10th Winter Universiade in 1981 they were more than confident in their ability to do it again 14 years later having witnessed the disappointment a month earlier of Sierra Nevada postponing the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships due to a lack of snow anxiety was high about whether the weather would cooperate It wasn’t until the night before the competition was set to start that everyone involved in the Jaca Universiade was able to breathe a huge sigh of relief Even more snow would come in the following days ensuring that the Games would go on as planned The King and Queen of Spain exhibited their love of sport and support for the Games by attending the Opening Ceremony as well as a number of competitions This despite the fact that King Juan Carlos I broke his wrist in a skiing accident the day after the ceremony The Spaniards were rewarded for their efforts not only with a healthy dose of snow but also with the star of the Games – Spain’s own Monica Bosch who became the first Spanish woman to win two golds at a Universiade when she topped the podium in the slalom and giant slalom events Not bad for a 22-year-old economics student from the decidedly non-mountain town of Barcelona hosts of the next Winter Universiade in Muju-Chonju also made its mark on these Games with two world records in short track speedskating So-Hee Kim raced to a time of 5:11.76 in the 3,000m and Lee-Kyung Chun set the 1,500m record at 2:27.38 Compatriot Ji-Hoon Chae took home four gold medals of his own in short track for the best personal medal haul of the Games tied with Russian cross-country skier Olga Kosnatcheva Chae went on to win four gold medals at the Gjøvik World Championships in Norway The future Korean Universiade hosts also helped to ensure the success of their own Games in 1997 by sending some 200 people to Jaca for nearly two months to learn first-hand from the Spaniards One demonstration sport in Jaca also had the sports world buzzing Snowboarding was such a success that it had athletes and organisers alike calling for its inclusion as a full event at the Universiade and the Olympic Games “We have all proved here that our sport deserves to become an Olympic one,” said parallel slalom winner Jeff Greenwood of the United States I’m already dreaming of performing in Nagano in 1998.” Greenwood’s Olympic dream would almost come true in 1998: Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in time for the Nagano Games but he would have to wait until Salt Lake City 2002 to qualify for his first and only Olympic Games Snowboarding became an official Universiade sport in 1999 at the Games in Poprad Tatry © International University Sports Federation Chefs Daniel Patterson and Keith Corbin have announced plans to open a new fine dining restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Son of a Gun a nod to the blooming tree that enchanted the pair when they first explored the location years ago The two chefs are the same duo who reopened Locol in Watts this year.  “We’re really excited to create something beautiful and fun in this amazing space,” The restaurant will feature a tasting menu with Patterson leading the kitchen and both chefs co-owning the establishment The decision to name the restaurant jaca stems from the memorable jacaranda tree that flourished behind what later became Alta in 2017 Patterson and Corbin said they aim to carry on that spirit of transformation in their new project The chefs also congratulated Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo for their 13 successful years serving the Los Angeles community “We know that the restaurant has meant a lot to LA and we’re honored to open in such a terrific location.” the Peruvian fusion restaurant helmed by Chef Walther Adrianzen will permanently close its Culver City location on September 22 due to ongoing safety concerns in the area known for its elevated Peruvian ceviche and creative culinary twists citing the inability to ensure the safety of customers and staff at its current location “Our final day of service will be September 22 “The safety of our customers and staff has always been our top priority Ceviche Stop expressed gratitude to its loyal customers for their support over the years and assured them that updates on a new location in La Puente Chef Adrianzen and the Ceviche Stop team thanked the community for its understanding and ongoing support during this transition Well-liked bagel and breakfast burrito spot Wake and Late known for its Downtown LA and Pasadena locations has announced the long-awaited opening of its Hollywood location The new spot will officially open its doors on Sunday offering a tasty surprise for all who attend Wake and Late will be giving away free breakfast to guests during the opening hours at their new location Hollywood residents are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the signature bagels and breakfast burritos Wake and Late is known for as the brand expands into the heart of Hollywood and Santa Monica as listed as “coming soon.” has teamed up with Alfred Coffee to introduce two limited-edition tonic drinks featuring their new sparkling flavors—Tarocco Blood Orange and Sicilian Lemon the Espresso Blood Orange Tonic and Matcha Lemon Tonic will be available for six weeks at all Alfred Coffee locations in Los 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Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas Made with ❤️ by ENKI Tech ​The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) enters a transformative phase with the official appointment of Patrick Jaca as Chief of Police Endorsed by the Johannesburg Metro Council Jaca's leadership promises a renewed commitment to public safety and law enforcement in the city.MMC for Public Safety “Chief Jaca's extensive experience and unwavering commitment to justice make him the ideal leader to steer the JMPD towards excellence and ensure a safer Johannesburg for all," said Tshwaku.Born in Alexandra Township Jaca's journey reflects resilience and a passion for service His career began in 1988 at the Alexandra Traffic Department earning a reputation as a skilled and dedicated officer.Priorities for a safer Johannesburg Jaca acknowledges the JMPD's challenges but remains optimistic proactive force that rebuilds trust with the community and acts decisively against crime," he said A vision for the futureJaca envisions a JMPD defined by professionalism “We will build a force feared by criminals but trusted by the people we will ensure the highest standards of service," he affirmed.Under Jaca's leadership the JMPD is poised to become a formidable force driving Johannesburg towards a safer and more secure future Ministry of Agriculture receives $9 million donation of input supplies from Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association Send An Email Get the latest news & updates from the JIS sent to your inbox Global (27 October 2024) — South African sailor Vuyisile Jaca has been nominated for the prestigious Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards; the sole South African to make the list of finalists! It’s a big moment for South Africa in the world of sailing but an even bigger one in the world of barrier-breaking and history-shaking Vuyisile has enjoyed a serious fleet of achievements She is the first black African woman to have circumnavigated the globe and one of only a few people who have successfully rounded the Cape Horn As a member and ambassador of the Maiden Factor team (with whom she competed in the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race) Vuyisile is a South African force of inspiration The history she has made in the world of sailing serves up immense inspiration for other young women to be encouraged to tackle similar adventures even if your life begins on rocky waters. Vuyisile became orphaned at 14 years old when she lost her father (her mother had passed on when Vuyisile was just 7) A young Vuyisile then had to move from her village to live with family in a KwaZulu-Natal township where she would attend a new school that offered her a life-changing opportunity—the chance to study nautical science Vuyisile got a glimpse into a world her future self would come to know inside out she attended the charity Sail Africa on a weekly basis The deal was done, and Vuyisile was hooked; having found a new passion. With determination, she approached Sail Africa for opportunities to sail, despite not knowing how to swim that was soon to become a challenge of the past Now, she’s swimming with the big fish and boasts the title herself. South Africa couldn’t be more proud of our potential sailor of the year, and we’re all holding thumbs that she takes the title home. 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Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again GH’s Cameron Mathison Shares His Emotional Journey When His House Burned Down: “That Had Been the Foundation of My Life When Everything Was Falling Apart Around Me” ReelShort’s Continues Vertical Soap/Romance Series Trend with Release of ‘Wings of Fire: The Dragon Slayer Is My Ex-Lover’ GH’s Maurice Benard States That ABC “Made a Huge Mistake Cancelling All My Children and One Life to Live” Citing They Underestimated “Power of the Soap Audience” Ted Richardson Swap on ‘Beyond the Gates’ B&B’s Supervising Producer Casey Kasprzyk on Status of Nick and Brooke’s Son: “There’s No Plans To Bring Jack Back But He is Referenced I Can Give you That Tease” (INTERVIEW) ‘Beyond the Gates’ Star RhonniRose Mantilla Talks End of Chelsea’s Modeling Days EXCLUSIVE: General Hospital’s Van Hansis Talks on the Casting of Adrian Anchondo as Marco and Hopes for a “Soap Opera Romance” BEYOND THE GATES Stars: Timon Kyle Durrett and Marquita Goings Talk on Bill’s “Newfound Adversary” and How He Can’t Get Dani “Out of His System” EXCLUSIVE: Heather Tom Talks Making History Acting Directing and Writing All-Female Episode of The Bold and the Beautiful While Honoring Her Late Mom ‘Beyond the Gates’ Cast: Karla Mosley Marquita Goings and Arielle Prepetit Talk Dani Dupree Carrie Underwood Replaces Katy Perry as Judge for Upcoming Season of ‘American Idol’ 20 Years after Winning the Title AMERICAN IDOL: Abi Carter Crowned the Winner Katy Perry Sheds Tears In Her Final Episode AMERICAN IDOL: Final Three Are Chosen; After Nationwide Vote ABC Renews ‘American Idol’ for Season 8 and ‘The Bachelor’ for Season 29 AMERICAN IDOL: Katy Perry Makes a Heartbreaking Decision as Top 7 are Revealed BEYOND THE GATES Preview: Nicole’s World Is Rocked Due to Ted’s Betrayal and Leslie’s Revelations; Eva Has Nowhere to Go ‘Beyond the Gates’ Stars Trisha Mann-Grant and Ambyr Michelle Deliver the ‘Power Performances of the Week’ ‘Beyond the Gates’ Stars Brandon Claybon and Mike Manning to Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel BEYOND THE GATES: Leslie to Eva on Plans for Ted: “The Architect of That Man’s Destruction is His Own Daughter” The citizens of Port Charles are ready to be out with the old and in with the new as 2025 fast approaches In a rough and tumble year on General Hospital which featured poignant tributes and moments Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten chart the course for your favorite characters in the months ahead TV Insider spoke with Korte and Van Etten to break down what fans can expect in the romance and danger departments and more In an overall description of the action in the New Year the lead scribes shared One spark from any number of stories may explode marriages and fortunes create new love and new life … and take lives look for Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) to draw closer as they investigate who has been injecting digitalis in the patients IV’s (Sam and Dex “The closer they get to Cyrus (Jeff Kober) the closer he gets to them.”  Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) could also possibly reunite but Lulu is holding off on her professing her love to Dante; given his grief over losing Sam the greater the chances that someone else will catch his heart … or hers.” The impeding exit of Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos is starting to unfold With Michael intent on fighting for his children now that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) feelings for each other are out in the open “He’s (Michael) ready to fight back — when a shocking act of violence has his plans go up in smoke.” In addition they confirmed that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sasha Gilmore’s (Sofia Mattsson) lives will become more intertwined in the coming year when a request from Michael puts Jason in her path Will he ask Jason to watch over Sasha and his unborn baby (if she ever tells him that he is the bio-dad) Korte and Van Etten have big plans for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) in the romance department humor and authenticity into the role of Lucas We look forward to developing Lucas’s role at the hospital and in his family and giving his romantic life a shot in the arm.” The scribes noted that if Brad (Parry Shen) messes up in his new attempt to woo Lucas back it could “leave Lucas vulnerable to the advances of a handsome and mysterious stranger.” Looks like a new man is coming to PC As for BLQ (Amanda Setton and Chase (Josh Swickard) Korte and Van Etten tease that their marriage is tested not only by the setback of not becoming pregnant The coming revelations will have profound impacts on Brook Lynn and Chase’s marriage on Thursday’s December 26th episode of the soap viewers saw a moment where Sonny (Maurice Benard) got a sudden pain in his chest Is he about to be dealing with a life-altering medical crisis “Sonny is hit with an existential crisis that has him re-examining his personal and professional lives He’ll be forced to make a big decision about his future; and anything that impacts the reigning mob boss of Port Charles will impact everyone on the canvas.” what do you think about some of the plans for the characters of Port Charles in the romance and danger departments for 2025 Share your thoughts in the comment section below James Patrick Stuart Returns to General Hospital Y&R’s Lauralee Bell Takes You Behind-the-Scenes of New Year’s Eve in Genoa City Featuring Her Co-Stars This all sounds like stuff from a soap in the 80s Jason & Sasha feels like Carly and Jason and baby Michael This all sounds like recycled poor writing Will just be watching old episodes on Amazon when the stories and writing were quality no imagination from the writers or producers but they do know how to kill off characters just not the right characters smh Or Jason and Sam when she was pregnant with Sonny’s baby Are they waiting until November sweeps 2025 to expose trifling Drew and Nina I’m on board with the Liz and Lucky reunion and their teaming up to clear her name and discover who killed Sam and Dex as does the story of Sonny facing a health crisis Will Kristina take over the business or Jason who may refuse since he’s been working on the other side of the law We’re not surprised by the possible Lulu/Dante/Cody triangle But why are the writers planning to rehash the Jason and Sam story with Jason and Sasha Is this just another way to retaliate againt KM or just an extreme lack of originality They better make brook Lynn and Chase pregnant and kill off Gio and Lois the fiddling poolboy needs to go join a symphony orchestra somewhere and live off his actual talent And he doesn’t need to be related to anybody either I’d rather they were pregnant and it was high risk versus the path it appears they are taking… I’m fine if there are secrets etc but NOT Gio is BLQs child I think Sasha & Jason is the best choice It reminds me of Jason helping Caryl raise Michael as a baby I don’t see Willow as the murderer type her alleged “mother” might do it And then the cops can take care of Nina and my dog Cerberus can finally get the chew toy he wanted for Xmas Willow is wound a little tight and never received much needed therapy as a cult-rape survivor She has repeatedly said that due to her trauma suffered at the hands of Shiloh and Harmony has already broken off her friendship with Sasha for a minor slip of the tongue to her then boyfriend ( now cousin) Cody How will she react upon learning Drew pursued her for a sexual conquest after having relations with her mother thereby replicating the Harmony-Shiloh-Willow dynamic Nina will snap and do something to Michael or Drew Let Jason go at Nina on Michael & Sashas”s behalf Give Chase and Brook Lynn a baby of their own Not every story has to be devastating and end in death I’ve been watching since 1970+ and these are all too old of ideas Too much out with the old and in with the new Bring back Dex and Joss the only love story I cared about – nobody had their chemistry! I could careless since the writers and Frank Valentini fired Roger Howarth he didn’t have his back in the come back Austin story I don’t give gh much longer since ratings are falling badly Blah blah blah….how many incantations of Roger would you be happy with If they kill off Michael I will be done with this show forever Bye Felicia…this bs “I’m gonna quit watching if such and such happens” just shows what a fair weather fan you are We are going to have a new choice with Beyond the Gates it is no longer my show when they kill off a true legacy character who has grown up on screen and been a major focus of the whole show for over 25 years Why do viewers always make the time to “announce” that they’re not watching anymore Michael wanted to leave maybe he asked them to not replace him Maybe they feel like it works better to allow him a chance to come back Jason looks like Sasha’s father keep Jason in Anna’s orbit there’s about 666 different ways to interpret that statement but let a Devil throw in a theory here completely out of left field Should it even appear as though Sonny or Michael have been killed off you can bet your soul that it only means one thing Only problem is that how in Hell’s name would you pronounce “Selrahctropwen”? Of course Cyrus the Virus wouldn’t have the abilities to pull off a scenario like that on his own never missed one unless it was preempted or if my vcr didn’t record it back in the day I never wanted to quit the show or thought it was awful not even during Ron Carvilatti reign as head writer now have I enjoyed every storyline or every character so many characters left abruptly and biggest shocker was Kelly Monoco getting fired this new writing team old or new fired rehired have really been bad this year I just do not like the current writing team especially after what they put out this year Hope a new better team comes and save GH in 2025 I want to enjoy and look forward to GH next year I’m gonna keep my fingers cross and watch If Brennan is free why can’t Valentin get off scot free too Michael needs to be recast I can’t even watch Cameron in his Hallmark movies anymore who ever is writing this stuff needs to go The show is falling apart yes it’s a soap but everyone is miserable A lifetime viewer it kind of needs to change you’re going to lose alot of viewers Please get rid of the Drew and Willow story They have no chemistry and it’s just gross You may have been able to pull of this story twenty years ago but not today I’ll watch them for a minute and then fast forward over the rest of their scenes Have Michael take the kids and go and let the Drew and Willow story die I think the WHOLE show could be a WHOLE lot better with Drew gone surprise exit I can imagine is firing the writers when you fast foward thru most of the unpopular storylines it seems almost pointless to consider yourself a fan Kelly Monaco *gasping in disbelief* and Evan Hofer in favor of ho-hum recasts and returning characters may not have the long term impact you were hoping for Gonna continue to dvr GH and ff thru the silly firing some of these actors was straight up idiotic After 48 years of continually watching GH As another long time viewer (one who has taken breaks through the years) – one question – How was killing Sam worse than killing Alan Kelly Monaco *gasping in disbelief* and Evan Hofer The Lazarus of Lulu was more than ridiculous..she was in a coma for 4 yrs and she awakens as if she just had a nap..REALLY?! This doesn’t sound great..sounds like a bunch of nonsense..Geo is too old to be BLQ’s son..they should have let her and Chase have a baby..that storyline is stupid..periodt..Michael should have never slept with Sasha especially getting her pregnant..their out to make him look like the bad guy..when Willow started this train rolling..therefore he leaved Carly will be out of he grandkids lives and Nina is in..this is not the move..mo Not looking forward to these writers plans Are they actually trying to send GH to its grave Sasha and Jason no leave sonny alone Chase and Brooklyn just let them be happy let somebody else be gios mother and father leave the veterans that have been here alone and quit bringing back dead people I have watched the show since it began and it is just getting stupid it used to be so good more Hospital time there was always a story now it’s just this person sleeping with that person it’s terrible I don’t see any chemistry between Jason and Sasha I PRAY that both Drew slime bag and the weeping Willow both get picked off by someone I could not even imagine a storyline that would make me like either one of them ever again They both make me sick and what a total destruction of once good characters I’ll watch for the sake of watching and maybe some stories will click for me but for the most part…..eh I really don’t think the show is going to last much longer These writers have destroyed just about everyone Please bring back the GH that we all enjoyed watching the last GOOD head writer thst GH had is now an executive producer at the new CBS soap I’d hardly call Robert Guza Jnr the last good head writer; we had Garin Wolf for a short-term period of time and we had Patrick Mulcahey under bullsh*t production Garin Wolf spent most of his short tenure trying to destroy the entire Spencer family and creating useless characters like the mute chick who walked around Wyndemere half naked in the middle of November who looked and sounded exactly like a Jacks brother who from day one started writing all of Port Charles completely out of character and all of them suddenly hating the one guy they all loved since 1993 Apparently even Valentini thought that was a bridge (over Tricky Dick Nixon Falls) too far There was a period 15-20 years ago when the show was also on an unwatchable streak Some day I will get around to watching the Jane Elliott scenes on the dvr I think that they are not going to replace Michael Corinthos sucks He has been a big part of the Corinthos family for a very long time and there is still a lot of story that could be told with him in the mix Hey…here’s an idea: For once and for all get rid of that AWFUL HOMOPHOBE Natalia and that STOMACH-TURNING SLEAZEBALL Drew!!!! GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Lois in the Hot Seat GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dante and Lulu Admit They Are Still in Love With Each Other Just as Rocco is Left in Peril GENERAL HOSPITAL: Laura Opens Up About Learning Lesley was Her Birth Mother; Drew is Horrified Over Fallout From ‘His Night’ with Jacinda GENERAL HOSPITAL: A Drugged Drew Makes a Scene as Nina and Portia Hope Their Plan Takes Him Down For Good This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital now that Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) has told her grandmother Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) about the baby she gave up for adoption when she was a teenager looks like Tracy isn’t about to let this go and confronts Lois (who she never liked very much anyway) as to where Brook Lynn’s son could be and in the latest ABC promo for the week of May 5-9 it looks like it’s only a matter of time that everyone figures out that Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is Brook Lynn and Dante’s (Dominic Zamprogna) son; especially when Tracy says to Lois “Brook Lynn doesn’t know where her son is after his wild night of being drugged on Ketamine (thanks to Nina and Portia) Drew (Cameron Mathison) is seeking answers and will not stop till he can prove he was set up and to find the culprit (s) “Do you know who drugged me last night?” Elsewhere Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is confronting her mother Nina (Cynthia Watros) saying that they both know who did this to Drew Is she truly on to her mother having a hand in this Rocco (Finn Carr) is found after passing out seemingly from drinking too much at the PCU beach party Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante just admitted they are still in love with one another Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) tries to talk some sense into Kristina (Kate Mansi) over finding the legal documents that Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) was considering filing to put her daughter into a mental institution Would Kristina understand that Alexis was trying to save her from potentially facing jail time for mistakenly cutting the brakes to Ric’s (Rick Hearst) car when she was aiming to hurt Ava (Maura West) but instead her actions landed Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Ric in the hospital Check out the official GH spoilers for the week below Take a look at the latest ABC promo below for General Hospital and then weigh-in Do you think Lois will finally crack and admit to Tracy and or Brook Lynn that Gio is Brook Lynn’s son Will Drew find out it was Portia and Nina who drugged him Share your thoughts in the comment section On the latest episode of Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos) You Tube series, State of Mind the General Hospital star welcomes Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain GH) for a very touching and powerful episode While Mathison’s Drew Cain has become the man you absolutely love to hate currently on GH as the congressman has become quite duplicitous and despicable in his actions in real-life Cameron has gone through enough trauma in a short amount of time that would break a lesser man when Cameron lost his home in the Eaton Fire that took the residences of many in the Altadena California area as well as in the Pacific Palisades region with the Palisades fire who is always juggling multiple projects and in-demand including his on-going role on the ABC daytime drama shared all of the moments that culminated in a very challenging and sorrowful few years leading up and through the destruction of his beloved home As Mathison has previously spoke on his own battle with cancer “My mom had cancer and she passed away and one of the most important people in my life went through a life-threatening drug scare and addiction and that was incredibly hard and scary I lost my job at Home and Family when that got canceled and then after that my wife (Vanessa) of 22-years and I … things just really started falling apart in a very challenging and hurtful way and then eventually separation and going through a divorce my dog got cancer and became paralyzed and eventually passed away my kids moved out for college and then I pulled up on January 8th (2025) to our house in Altadena and it was burning to the ground.” I had lost my dog and I had lost my house my possessions I am a very positive and resilient guy … this has been really hard It’s an interesting and hard to explain kind of loss It’s very bizarre to explain to people that haven’t been through it That was sort of the foundation of my life when everything was falling apart around me In shock over seeing the decimation of his home, Cameron added, “As my life was slipping away in many ways, it was like this foundation for me. It really was and I didn’t realize it. Then as I pulled up (in my car) It felt like my reality what I know to be true I lost 2 million dollars and that’s a lot of money for me and my family There’s the sentimental things … things that my mom gave me Vanessa had a box of all her dad’s stuff (he had passed away) “We had been separated now for 1 1/2 to two years although this experience brought us much closer to together I was just coming to GH and trying to be normal to do my work.” While Mathison is fully aware of all of the people who lost their homes who only had partial insurance or non at all who are in a worse financial condition then he is he offered three main practices to get through the difficult and devastating times in life You can watch Cameron open up to Maurice Benard talking about his career path the devastating family losses and of course his beloved home burned to the ground by the Eaton Fire below what did you think about the emotional turn in the conversation as Cameron noted all he has endured and gone through and how he is trying to keep his head above water in the face of adversity after losing his home A post shared by Cameron Mathison (@cameronmathison) Brian Frons called a meeting to be attended virtually by both cast and crew of All My Children and One Life to Live it was announced that in one fell swoop both soap operas were canceled and for OLTL that would end its 43-year run The original replacements for those series are also gone with The Revolution lasting only six months in OLTL’s time slot and the cooking show The Chew put in AMC’s time slot lasting seven years before exiting the air A far cry from soap operas that to this day has legions and legions of fans and that lasted four decades On the latest edition of General Hospital star Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos) You Tube talk show and mental health series, State of Mind that dropped on Sunday Cameron talks about his time as Ryan Lavery as Maurice touches upon his time as Nico Kelly on All My Children Mathison recalls the moment he found out from then All My Children executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers (who is now at Beyond the Gates) that the meeting he needed to attend was mandatory; which gave him pause realizing this was the end of the line for the soap on ABC Benard acknowledged that: “They (ABC) made a huge mistake cancelling All My Children and One Life to Live They didn’t know the power of a soap opera audience!” The three-time Daytime Emmy winner also added about ABC daytime’s flimsy attempts at replacement shows and that’s why it’s difficult to cancel a soap … now Mathison responded about losing the viewers who watched both AMC and OLTL: “That’s a big chunk of the audience but on streaming … there’s revenue internationally It’s a bigger entity than just that time slot and the fans and the loyalty and what Frank Valentini (executive producer GH) is doing over there to make sure they get new eyeballs on it Those people absolutely regret it.” It was Maurice who summed it up best “I think year’s ago … they knew they messed up!” Since the cancellations of All My Children and One Life to Live the mainstream has had a doomsday attitude about the soaps CBS launched the first new daytime drama in over 25 years on network TV with Beyond the Gates and that gives some hope that all is not lost to keep the genre vital and still a part of pop culture while maintaining its core fanbase You can catch Maurice and Cameron’s discussion about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live and so much more below are you glad that GH’s Maurice Benard spoke up and agreed that what ABC did over 14 years ago was a monumental mistake that forever changed the daytime television landscape General Hospital’s Lucy Coe Previews 2025 Nurses’ Ball Teases Lucky Spencer Magic Milo and Unexpected Surprise on Wish List to Perform Martha Madison Leads Days of our Lives “Hogey’s Home Runners” Team To Surpass Goal At PanCAN Purple Stride Walk for Pancreatic Cancer (PHOTOS) MEN OF CBS DAYTIME: Why is Y&R’s Cole Coughing and BTG’s Bill’s Hand Shaking Allison Lanier Exits The Young and the Restless as Summer Newman DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Shawn Learns Bo Is Dying; Can a New Drug Save His Father’s Life Copyright © 2024 The Michael Fairman Company Durban’s very own Vuyisile Jaca has been nominated for the Rolex World Female Sailor of the Year award This follows her participation as part of the Maiden crew taking first place in the IRC handicap rankings against a fleet of 14 competitors the Maiden crew made history as the first all-women team to win an around-the-world yacht race which originally started in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race The 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) began on 10 September in Southampton Tabloid Newspapers distributes more than 490 000 newspapers weekly giving a total readership of more than 2 million Contact us: info@tabloidmedia.co.za AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale JOHANNESBURG - Patrick Jaca has been appointed as the new JMPD chief in Johannesburg He will be implementing a number of interventions including increasing officer visibility and enhancing intelligence to combat violent crime and organised syndicates He says he will improve road safety and traffic management to reduce fatalities and is promising a renewed commitment to public safety and law enforcement (WSET) — After being in business for more than a decade The store owned by Sally and Jack Hutsler opened its doors in Smith Mountain Lake but moved to River Ridge two years ago so they could reach customers year-round they experienced some of their best years financially The Hutslers are now ready for the next chapter "We're gonna retire and have time to do other things They said the rights to the store are for sale but not the actual location itself Sally said that they've seen a lot of folks coming in to buy early Christmas gifts SEE ALSO:Liberty's McKay signs contract extension through 2030 Jack has also been running his Log Home business out of the store but said that he will continue to do that through retirement got a welcome donation of agricultural supplies valued $9 million to assist farmers impacted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage in July were provided by the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA) Addressing the handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston said he was pleased with the timing of the donation for people who are not on the front line to think that all is well and to quickly move on two or three weeks after We appreciate that the recovery of our agricultural sector is going to take time; it’s going to take significant effort and partnerships,” he stated Green emphasised that the Government has been strategic in its response to the extensive damage wreaked by Hurricane Beryl We’re looking to build back and to build back stronger and we’re also looking to continue to do the sustainable part of building our agricultural sector by continuing our projects and this [donation of supplies] helps us in that regard The more resources that we have pooling into the recovery effort the less resources we have to look at from our other programmes,” Minister Green said said the Association is committed to supporting the agricultural sector as farmers are the backbone of the economy “Beryl was a devastating test but it also revealed the strength and resilience of our people We believe that one of the most important lessons is the power of unity in the face of adversity have set aside those differences to work for the common good,” he stated Dunkley pointed out that the entity’s donation aims to address the urgent needs of farmers noting that the relief efforts are guided by the principles of inclusivity and partnership “We have conducted first-hand assessments of the damage engaged with key stakeholders and committed to donating essential supplies We are grateful for the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture RADA (Rural Agricultural Development Authority) and the Beryl relief project we can rebuild the agricultural sector and ensure a stronger more resilient future for Jamaica,” he added Head of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Taskforce also expressed gratitude to the Association for the donation but it’s good to see the Association contributing to the sector a partnership that exists within the sector between the input suppliers MA– JACA Architects announced that William R III has been named President of JACA Architects The announcement was made by Tony Cavallaro and will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer Epp’s promotion is a result of a recent restructuring within the 29-year-old firm meant to position the firm to build on and further strengthen JACA’s focus on the exclusive design of healthcare and medical facilities Epp will oversee much of the firm’s day-to-day operations and be instrumental in planning the firm’s future growth and expansion Matthew Bluette will be elevated to the role of Principal and serve as an integral part of the firm’s management team Cavallaro will serve the firm in an advisory capacity working closely with Epp and the team to guide JACA’s direction Epp began his career in architecture more than 20 years ago when he joined JACA Architects; most recently He was educated at Massasoit Community College and Boston Architectural College and is a member of the New England Healthcare Engineers Society (NEHES) The Middleborough resident has worked on a range of projects most recently including the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham Outpatient Clinical Center (Needham Mass.); the Harold and Virginia Lash Heart and Vascular Center featuring a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room both at Southcoast’s Charlton Memorial Hospital (Fall River Mass.); Signature Healthcare Services’ standalone psychiatric hospital (Westborough Mass.); and Worcester Behavioral Innovations (Worcester Bill has offered and continually developed a vast amount of knowledge and experience which our firm and our clients have benefited from,” said Cavallaro “He not only represents the best in our profession but he is truly invested in the present and the future of JACA and in the JACA philosophy of client service and the understanding of how to provide an excellent project in today’s healthcare environment and overall expertise make him the obvious choice for this role and I know JACA is headed for even better things with Bill in the lead.” Grafton’s Jacaranda Festival celebrations peaked today with Jaca Thursday drawing thousands into the market-stall filled C-B-D purple was the colour of choice – paying homage to the event’s namesake trees The new MoU aims to boost the growth of cellular agriculture across Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific area “Establishing long-lasting ties with key stakeholders and other associations regionally and globally is a key asset in the strategic development of the industry for APAC-SCA,” Peter Yu Program Director APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture “Through this MoU we reverberate the message and necessity of a key tenet of the industry – global collaboration,” Yu said JACA will have enhanced access to the global cell-cultured industry network the APAC-SCA will increase its role in guiding regulatory progress in Japan Both bodies are set to collaborate on endeavors like knowledge dissemination and the formulation of a risk communication strategy for their members an industry-academia-government collaboration has been working to create rules for production and distribution of cell-based food products stressed that “Japan should leverage its global presence in food and regenerative medicine area to show its presence in cellular agriculture field.” The MoU follows the February announcement from Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida who said the country is moving toward developing a cell-based agriculture industry focused on cultivated meat and fish to help reduce the country’s carbon footprint According to the industry think tank GFI APAC it is currently possible to sell cultivated meat in Japan depending on the interpretation of existing laws GFI APAC says that regulatory opening puts Japan in a position to become a world leader for cultivated meat and attract attention from international cultivated meat startups The framework being developed through the recent MoU and the government’s plan will help move the sector forward The cellular agriculture industry is moving closer to seeing more deregulation. Currently, only Singapore’s Food Agency has approved cultivated meat for sale. But last week, two California cultivated meat producers, Eat Just and Upside Foods announced they had received label approval from the USDA — the final step before the agency grants full approval to begin production and distribution across the U.S Founded by serial entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras in 2011 Green Queen is a multi-channel digital news platform and a trusted global impact media brand Our award-winning reporting reaches millions of readers globally Green Queen is the world’s leading food and climate media with a focus on future food innovation and food system decarbonization one of the most important consumer products and investment opportunities of our time Our coverage includes breaking news and product launches and exclusive interviews with entrepreneurs and key ecosystem players from every continent Green Queen is an editorially-driven media publication Over 98% of our content is editorial and independent Paid posts are clearly marked as such: look for 'This is a Green Queen Partner Post' at the bottom of the page The organiser of this 5th edition is Elec Traveler Daniel Montero (who lives in Belgium but regularly travels to Spain (and other countries) with his electric motorcycle) “Elektrogirl” passed her idea on to the next bunch of enthousiasts “We have worked very hard to have the same energy and vibes from previous editions!” Tony and Patje who’ll hit the road from Couvin (Belgium) to Jaca on Wednesday June 8th We’ll publish their stories and pictures as much as we can and according to the information we’ll receive Tony comes all the way from San Francisco to Belgium to ride with his friends from the Zero Motorcycles Owners Group Pluginvest is an innovative provider of charging stations Their offices are located in the city centre of Antwerp however they extend their services throughout Belgium Pluginvest was founded in 2016 by Sander Hereijgers and Cedric De Jonghe two experts in the field of renewable energy Electric Motorbikes (EMB) from Gert-Jan Rongen has been working on the path of electric two-wheeler mobility for several years now EMB is always investigating which brands could qualify for the Benelux market The showroom of E-center / Electric Motorbikes is located on the Automotive Campus in Helmond THE PACK is an international information platform for electric motorbikes and other Light Electric Vehicles, powered by “Motorguy” Guy Salens Via this link you can follow the road trip of Bjorn The Winter Universiade in Jaca struck a celebratory tone straight from the start of the event as captured here during the opening ceremonies Spain hosted its first Universiade in 1981 in Jaca and did not disappoint as the country raised the bar big-time for future World University Games and beyond In the Huesca province of the Aragonese Pyrenees Jaca welcomed an eyebrow-raising 394 athletes from 28 countries – with Mexico making its Winter Universiade debut – to the 10th edition of the Games which were hosted in conjunction with the four neighbouring resorts of Candanchu More than 200 journalists were accredited to cover the Universiade which drew some of the world’s most renowned athletes at the time including Alpine skiing greats Valery Tsyganov and Marina Junusova of the Soviet Union; Peter Popangelov and Vladi Boiarintzev of Bulgaria; Italy’s Claudia Giordani All took home gold medals for their respective countries which would also go on to aggressively yet unsuccessfully bid for the Winter Olympic Games in 1998 had no intention of organising a mediocre Games From the Universiade’s first ever mascot to the Soviet journalist who vanished from the press centre only to resurface after the Games seeking political asylum FISU Emeritus Honorary Member Fritz Holzer recalled how eventful the 25 February to 4 March Universiade was “FISU officials had the opportunity to shake hands with the King (Juan Carlos),” Holzer said “It was a period marked by some political troubles with the Basques in Spain An avalanche buried some of the village and they had to wait for a cleaning of the roofs so the 30-km skiers had to go six times around the same slope.” was the second Winter World University Games to be held in an odd-number year after Livigno 1975 The Winter Universiade has been held every other year since (WSET) — A new shop is opening at the River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg Alpaca by Jaca has been located in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest for the past five years the store will be relocating to the space next to JoAnn Fabric and Craft at the mall SEE ALSO: Owner of new outdoor apparel store in Danville honors deceased son, died hiking in 2016 said Alpaca by Jaca offers a variety of clothing and jewelry that other stores in the area don't offer and I think a lot of people that have been with us here will follow us over there," said Hutslar She said they will offer alpaca clothing for men and women along with plush animals and gift items Their last day at the location in Forest will be March 25 Johannesburg witnessed a pivotal moment in its battle against crime was inaugurated in a ceremony held at the Johannesburg Stadium This marked the start of his commitment to making the city safer for all its residents who officially stepped into the Chief of Police role after serving in an acting capacity becomes the fourth Chief of Police in the history of the JMPD Johannesburg continues to struggle with high crime rates his leadership is viewed as crucial in turning the tide on the rising crime statistics His promises of reform and improvement were met with optimism from attendees including Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni Jaca declared his readiness to tackle the ongoing issues of criminal activity in Johannesburg The city is grappling with the persistent threats of violence According to recent police crime statistics Johannesburg has seen a steady rise in crime over the past few years Residents and business owners are increasingly concerned about their safety emphasizing that public safety is a top priority for his leadership He stressed the importance of having a police force that instils confidence This reinforced the need for visible and effective law enforcement to restore order Mayor Dada Morero publicly pledged his full support for Jaca He stated that crime would not be allowed to dominate Johannesburg and we will break the back of corruption because no city can thrive when crime wears a uniform,” Morero affirmed This underlines the city’s commitment to a safer future CHECK OUT: Gauteng Couple Sentenced to Life for Murder and Robbery of 93-Year-Old Man One of Jaca’s key strategies in addressing the rising crime rate is the reinforcement of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department through recruitment and better resourcing. With the city’s budget allocation in place Jaca revealed that a new recruitment drive will begin in January 2026 The goal is to recruit 600 new officers to join the force This would significantly increase the department’s operational capacity The recruitment will be complemented by the graduation of 120 police academy students in December 2025 This marks another step in bolstering the police force Jaca is also keen to increase the department’s presence on the ground making sure that officers are fully equipped and prepared for the challenges they face Although Jaca acknowledged the financial constraints affecting the city he emphasized that efforts to recruit and train new officers would go ahead as planned “The resources are being directed towards building a stronger and more capable force.” Another major focus for Jaca is the incorporation of advanced technology to support officers in their daily operations He noted that the JMPD is in the process of acquiring body cameras for all officers These cameras will help improve accountability protect both officers and citizens and provide transparency in police interactions While Jaca confirmed that the full rollout of body cameras would begin in the new financial year in July 2025 some officers will receive their cameras before then Jaca’s administration is also working on acquiring more advanced operational equipment The aim is to ensure that officers are well-equipped to deal with the evolving nature of crime in the city This includes tackling high-risk situations such as gang violence and public disturbances A recurring theme in Jaca’s inauguration speech was the importance of community collaboration Recognizing that law enforcement alone cannot combat crime he called for a united front where police work in close partnership with local communities Jaca believes the fight against crime will be more effective “We need to empower our communities,” Jaca stated they will be more likely to assist us in gathering information and creating safer spaces.” He urged Johannesburg’s residents to play an active role in the safety of their neighbourhoods He emphasized that a safer Johannesburg requires everyone to contribute While Jaca’s Chief of Police appointment is seen as a positive step forward for the city he is fully aware of the immense challenges ahead coupled with the complex and multifaceted nature of crime in Johannesburg mean that progress will require sustained effort and cooperation from all sectors of society Jaca’s leadership promises hope for a safer With his commitment to strengthening the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department improving police accountability through technology there is a renewed sense of optimism that the city’s crime problem can be effectively tackled Also read: Gauteng Legislature Applauds Police for Preventing Criminal Activities in Soweto a walking tour through the Jaca Citadel Military Miniatures Museum can take you from ancient chariot warfare in Egypt to the massive rolling tanks of World War II the museum chronologically documents the most important battles of human history Carlos Royo-Villanova collected every miniature soldier he could find Roman warriors with red plumage and long shields stood face-to-face with members of the Tsar’s army purchased the collection and began a display the collection was moved to its current home in the Jaca Citadel where the Ministry of Defense authorized the creation of the Military Miniatures Musem visitors walk through 23 dioramas from vastly different parts of world history the general focus is on Spain’s involvement the last few displays show modern military activity by the Spanish army For those who cannot make the trip to Spain the museum’s website offers a live stream of the displays There are daily buses from Zaragoza and Huesca and regional trains from Madrid A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show intricately detailed model of the Gearing-class destroyer has been called the most detailed model ship ever built Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum These impressively detailed battle scenes depict the violence and tragedy of war in miniature One of the world's largest model railroads is a mind-boggling achievement This Novia Scotia museum showcases local history through miniature models built by one man *Christian Niño currently works at Petronas and Martin Zubiri works at Pan American Energy exploring for hydrocarbons in the deep waters of the Gulf of Guinea east of the São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) islands was not regarded as very attractive by the industry The main reasons were the uncertainty regarding the presence of source rocks and the premise that this whole area was on oceanic crust and would make it difficult to mature any source rock Not to mention the water depths being more than 2,200 m with the associated logistical and operational challenges Galp is present in 3 exploration blocks in STP Galp signed the PSC for Block 6 in November 2015 and is currently beginning the third phase of the initial three phases of the exploration term Galp and Kosmos Energy acquired a large 3D broadband seismic of approximately 16,000 km2 in a former partnership over Block 5 oil samples from seeps were taken on the islands of São Tomé (Ubabudo) and Príncipe (Agua Clara) The planning and drilling of the Jaca-1 well were the main activities during the second exploration phase The primary objective of the well was to test a NW-SE elongated 4-way to 3-way dip closure of Turonian age The well also had two secondary stratigraphic objectives of Campanian age Another objective of the well was to drill the postulated Turonian and Cenomanian source rocks The well was spudded in water depths of approximately 2,550 m and safely drilled under a Technical Service Agreement with partner Shell in remote operating conditions to a total depth of 5,658 m MD The thermal regime observed at the well was slightly higher than the pre-drill estimation This is particularly noteworthy as no wells had been drilled in a purely oceanic crustal domain setting in this part of the Gulf of Guinea before Jaca-1 drilled a thick Upper Cretaceous sandy section of more than 700 m with approximately 500 m of high-quality reservoir sands (Figure 2) MDT data confirmed the presence of four thin hydrocarbon-bearing zones whilst several fluid samples were collected (oil and water) with GOR’s around 1,000 scf/bbl and no signs of biodegradation Geochemical analyses suggest that they were generated by an Upper Cretaceous marine siliciclastic source rock probably the same source rock facies that generated the oil at the Ubabudo oil seep in the São Tomé Island Jaca-1 also drilled an Upper Cretaceous marine source rock it has been correlated to the oils recovered from the Jaca-1 reservoir sands higher up Petroleum systems modeling suggests that the kitchen is located towards the Campo and Kriby fracture zones in the northwest Regional hydrocarbon migration is to the southeast so the oil found in Jaca-1 has therefore proven mid to long lateral migration in addition to vertical migration up into the Campanian the well did not find a blocky reservoir at the main target in the Turonian but encountered thinly bedded sands instead Even though good porosities were observed in these sands permeabilities turned out to be at the lower end of the spectrum and were water-wet The well was therefore TD’d before drilling the postulated mid-Cenomanian source rock Jaca-1 proved the presence of a working petroleum system in the deep-water setting of the Gulf of Guinea with the kitchen being located mostly on oceanic crust Excellent Upper Cretaceous reservoir sands were also confirmed with light oil being able to migrate both laterally from the source kitchen to the northwest as well as upwards to reach the Campanian reservoirs This article can also be found in Issue 1 of the GEO EXPRO magazine, which can be downloaded here Henk KombrinkHenk.Kombrink@geoexpro.com+44 77 8899 2374 Sales DirectorIngvild Ryggen CarstensSales Enquiries+47 974 69 090 -Over the years human beings have become aware that health enters through the mouth the global trend points to smart diets and personalized nutrition placing this current in the top number one of gastronomy in 2020 but most importantly to prevent or alleviate health problems A true example of this is the fruit jackfruit or jaca (Artocarpus heterophyllus) North Coast January 18 Each tree of this fruit can produce up to three tons of food per year will be globalized as coconut or papaya once did The personal vegetarian chef Orlando Féliz who is a standard-bearer of maintaining or recovering health through the proper use of nutrition highlights that he has prepared dishes on some occasions with this and usually weighs between 30 and 35 kilos Many point to it as an unbeatable option for vegetarians said that the seeds can be roasted and incorporated into snacks since they are rich in protein He says that his recent success in countries like the United States is due to the fact that it is a potent plant-based meat alternative This fruit can be obtained in the Dominican Republic in some specialized vegan stores, exotic fruit farms such as Taino Farm or in its bio version on websites • Increase energy levels thanks to B vitamins it has a high content of complex carbohydrates with a lower glycemic load than wheat or rice • Helps maintain blood pressure and heart health due to its moderate potassium levels which helps improve vision and protects eye health The water content in the fruit helps keep your skin hydrated and young while antioxidants help slow the aging process rich in calcium and helps promote healthy bones Economy North Coast Local Sports Health DominicanToday.com - The Dominican Republic News Source in English