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Published on January 14, 2008
Author: Obama
Source: authorstream.com
ASEMA USA: ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Nick Lourenco - Executive Vice President 1015 N. Lake Ave. Suite 108 Pasadena CA 91104 Tel: 626-737-0270 Fax: 626-398-3969 www.asema-usa.com Mission: Mission ASEMA USA is an international trade, investment, and business development organization, based in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in market entry and new business development activities in Angola. ASEMA – USA offer a full spectrum of international business consulting services for small and medium sized U.S. companies interested in doing business in Angola. Whether your company is interested in manufacturing, opening an office, finding a partner, developing a sales channel or simply expanding the distribution of your product and services into the Angola market, ASEMA – USA can help you to reach your goals. Our mission is to help American business became successful in Angola Services: Services SERVICES FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY Investment Project Profiles Analysis by Sector Investment Climate Trade Missions Information to the Angola government and business community on Prospective U.S. Investors Organization of Investment and Trade Conference and Seminars SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Strategic Partnership with institutions and business associations from the USA to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and synergy Hosting Visitors of the Angolan government and entrepreneurs of targeted sectors of Angola Angola At A Glance : Angola At A Glance Located on the Atlantic Coast of southern Africa, Angola is bordered by Namibia to the south and Zambia and Zaire to the east and north. Angola's 1,600 km-long coastline and its four major ports make it a natural trans-shipment point for the entire region. Land Area: 486,213 square miles Population: 12 million (2000 estimate) Capital City: Luanda Languages: Portuguese (official), and over 60 other Bantu-group languages, including Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo, Tchokwe, Ovambo Religions: Traditional beliefs (47%) Roman Catholic (38%), Protestant (15%) Climate: Tropical in the north, subtropical in the south Time: One hour ahead of GMT Basic Facts About The Government Head of State: President José Eduardo dos Santos Prime Minister: Fernando Da Piedade Dias dos Santos National Legislature: National Assembly with 220 seats Last Elections: 1992 (legislative and presidential) Next Elections: 2007 Main Political Parties: The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) Angola's Vast Economic Potential Angola's many natural resources make it one of Africa's wealthiest nations. Angola Business OpportunitiesPRIORITY AREAS FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT : Angola Business Opportunities PRIORITY AREAS FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT Railroad; Road ; seaport and airport infrastructures Construction and Construction materials Manufacturing (Packaging, Textiles; Clothing; Footwear; Wood and its by-products; foodstuff) Technologies and communications Transportation Agricultural and cattle breeding Telecommunications Energy and waters Fishing industry and by-products , including the construction of boats and fishing nets CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS : CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS OVERVIEW There is an urgent need for construction or rehabilitation of roads, houses, schools and commercial buildings. The shortage of housing is a severe problem that has led to widespread slum development particularly in and around the capital, Luanda, a city built to sustain a population of 700,000 and now home to around 4 million people. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS : CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS With very little in the way of domestic materials production, construction companies in Angola currently have to import from Europe most of their materials and equipment. INFRASTRUCTURES Almost the entire road network, both primary and secondary, is in poor or very poor condition Port infrastructures are operating below capacity because of obsolete equipment and outdated working practices; Less than 5% of the railway system is currently operational; The main airports require considerable upgrading and/or repairs; The urban water supply and drainage systems currently reach only a small proportion of the population, and the existing systems are in poor condition; The rural areas lack infrastructure to support production and transportation; The existing housing is highly degraded and falls well short of demand. The challenge is to to cope with a population growth of 7% per year; The construction and construction materials market is in its infancy and therefore undeveloped There is insufficient monitoring and quality control. Materials and know how are in short supply. Housing: Housing ON GOING PROJECTS: Luanda Sul Self-financed Urban Infrastructure Project This is a major new housing project to provide houses for 5,000 families, with supporting infrastructure, at a new site 20 kms to the south of Luanda. NovaVida This US$1OOm project will provide 2,448 housing units (apartments and houses) on a 26 square km site located 18 kms south of Luanda airport. Agostinho Neto University development Work on stage one of the US$ 108.5m construction of the Luanda University campus. The campus is part of the state-run Agostinho Neto University, the country's only public higher education institution. Housing (cont): Housing (cont) PROSPECTS: Estimates obtained from government sources indicate that the cost of implementing the strategic construction and public works program is around US$9.9 billion over the ten year period 2000-2009, which implies an annual expenditure of US$990 million, equivalent to 11 % of the country's GDP; Of the above US$9.9 billion, rehabilitation of the transportation infrastructure (roads, railways bridges, airports) would consume more than half of the total at US$5.3 billion, with the remaining US$4.6 billion spent on social infrastructure projects such as schools, education, housing, urbanization. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR : TRANSPORTATION SECTOR CURRENT SITUATION: Destruction of a large part of infrastructure because of the war; Deterioration of infrastructure due to the ageing of fleet and lack of maintenance; Technically out-of-date equipment; Low level skilled work force. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) STRATEGY: Construction of an integrated transportation network; Introduction of a role for privatization, so that resources managed by the Government can be transferred to the private sector; Integration of Angolan transportation network into the SADC network; Creation of authorities on an institutional level for the planning of the road network; TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) GOVERNMENT POLICY: Reduce Government involvement in the sector Open up corporate sector areas that, up until now, have remained government monopoly Lay groundwork for private capital to play a part in the sector. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) OBJECTIVES: Guarantee the integrated functioning of all modes of transportation; Guarantee a suitable system of urban transportation in the main cities, especially Luanda Develop the 3 main corridors originating from ports by regenerating the CEL, CFB and CFM (rail companies); Revamp the shipping sector, bringing in private enterprise and an adequate administratic to re-establish the competitiveness of national companies; Revamp and modernize ports : Luanda, Lobito, Namibe, Cabinda, Soyo and Porto Aboim Modernize current air transportation system; TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) ROAD TRANSPORTATION Liberalized activity Tax incentives exist for investments in: Urban public transportation (heavy); Inter-provincial and inter-municipal passenger transportation (heavy); Medium and long haul transportation of goods (intermediate and heavy); The implementation of incentives for investment in a personalized taxi system is being studied. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) RAILWAYS The government has approved a preliminary study, titled "ANGO FERRO", to refurbish, upgrade, construct and extend the whole of Angola's rail network, the implementation of which will be put in place in 4 phases: I. Regeneration of current network; II. Upgrading of network, bringing it into line with SADC and international standards; III. Inter-connection of the different railways in Angola; Construction of new line, extension and link to neighboring countries. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) PORTS Port system: Luanda, Lobito, Namibe, Cabinda, Soyo and Porto Amboim; Independent commercial companies; Leasing port: - Luanda; Operating port: - Lobito, Namibe, Cabinda, Soyo and Porto Amboim; Are open to private investment in the concession process, arranging of funds, technical assistance, supply of equipment, communications, etc. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) SHIPPING: Both coastal shipping and international maritime transportation in Angola are liberalized activities. TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) AVIATION: Liberalized activity for domestic aviation; International air transportation is an activity conditioned by the exercise of traffic rights to negotiated with the national flag-carrier. In both cases ground services can be operated by private companies TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont): TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (cont) AIRPORTS Airport infrastructures are 100% controled by the government and are operated by Emprresa Nacional de Navegaçao Aérea (ENANA) Private investment is possible in the infrastructure-refurbishment process and provision services. PROJECTS: Increase road-transportation capacity; Refurbishment of Luanda Railway (CFL); Refurbishment of Benguela Railway (CEB); Refurbishment of Moçâmedes Railway (GEM); Implementation of the SITLOB Project; Refurbishment of the Port of Lobito; Refurbishment of the Port of Namibe; Refurbishment of the Port of Amboim; Refurbishment of the Port of Soyo; Construction of Viana Dry Dock; Acquisition of Marine Navigational Aid equipment; Regeneration of aeronautical infrastructure; Acquisition of Aviation Navigational Aid equipment; Professional training AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK SECTORS : AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK SECTORS OVERVIEW The FAO estimates over three million hectares of arable land exist. There are also large areas for pasture, especially in the southern part of the country. Traditional sustainable crops - cassava, beans, and sweet potatoes are found north of the country, with corn in the Central provinces, and small corn and sorghum in the southern areas. We would also mention other crops such as banana, rice, sugar cane, palm oil, cotton, coffee sisal (hemp), tobacco, sunflower, citrines, and other fruits and vegetables. Coffee, which up to 1973 was Angola's major export, is well worth looking at sector, as it could again become a very important factor in the Angolan economy. AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK SECTORS (cont): AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK SECTORS (cont) AREAS OF INTEREST IN EXISTENCE FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT: Waterworks Maintenance & Management; Consulting Engineering All kinds of Production /Marketing Technical & Material Assistance; Agricultural Mechanization & Technical Assistance; Industrial Poultry Breeding; Cattle & Pig Breeding; TELECOMUNICATIONS SECTOR: TELECOMUNICATIONS SECTOR FIXED TELEPHONE MARKET: Nation-wide the latent demand of fixed telephone is estimated at more than 500.C In ten cities there are a total of only 291 public telephone boxes; Angola Telecom was the only player in the fixed telephony market. Two private firms were licensed: Telesel and Wezacom Wezacom started operating with 5,000 lines, serving Luanda and Benguela with an investment of US$8,3 millions; Telesel started operating with 12,000 lines, with an initial investment of US$2,26 millions initially in Luanda; Angola is a partner in the SA T3 that will link Africa to Portugal, which has cost Angola 24 millions USD. POWER SECTOR: POWER SECTOR OVERVIEW Angola currently has approximately 500 MW of generating capacity. Significant portions of the power generation and transmission systems have suffered serious damage as a result of the long war. In consequence there is, outside Luanda, only local generation and no distribution network. GENERATION The Angolan power generation systems consist of three separate systems and some small isolated ones. The North system covers Luanda and the provinces of Bengo, Malanje, Kwanza Norte and Kwanza Sul. The Centre system covers the provinces of Benguela and Huambo and the South system covers the provinces of Huila and Namibe. HYDRO Angola is blessed with significant hydro resources. But, as with all of the nation's infrastructure, the hydro sector has been severely damaged or neglected during the war. Angola plans to spend more than US$500 million over the next 20 years on building and restoring power facilities. POWER SECTOR (cont): POWER SECTOR (cont) THERMAL Given the damage caused to the hydro generating capacity, thermal power generation has become an important alternative source of generation. Most local governments, rely on diesel generators. Luanda has a significant thermal generating capacity and oil companies relay heavily on it for their activities. TRANSMISSION The lack of capacity of the distribution network is due to natural ageing of the equipment, its poor maintenance and lack of investment, as well as the effects of war. As a consequence, the supply is unstable and coverage very poor. The northern transmission network is limited to the 220 kV line linking the Cambambe dam tc Luanda and the 60KV line from Luanda to Kifangondo. SUBSTATIONS Luanda has two substations. That at Viana is only partially in service due to sabotage. It is serve by two 220 kV lines,one coming from Cazenga and other from Cambambe.Cambambe dam together with five thermal stations, feedsthe Cazenga substation. Power Sector (cont): Power Sector (cont) PROSPECTS According to ENE, the total rehabilitation of the Entire electricity system requires an estimated investment of about US$1 billion, of which US$334 millions is for generation, US$236 Millions transmission and US$75 millions for substations. WATER SECTOR : WATER SECTOR OVERVIEW Angola is the second most endowed country in Africa in terms Of water resources with intense rainfall in almost all of the country. 60% of Angola records an average annual rain of about 1000 mm. In the north rainfall reaches levels of over 1 ,800 mm per year. Despite that, the great majority of the population do not have access to piped or treated water. Equally, there are severely limited sewage treatment facilities. WATER: In urban areas, estimates indicate that 50 % of the population has access to potable water, but only 16 % have piped water; The remainder relies on water standpipes or trucks. In rural areas, no more than 15% of the population have access to drinkable water. LUANDA WATER: Most of the millions of people in rural Angola who fled the war sought safety in Luanda, a city built for well under a million people, today has 4 millions; WATER SECTOR (cont): WATER SECTOR (cont) SEWAGE The sewage system, anywhere in Angola, was installed in colonial times. Since then, although the population has grown, there has been little, if any, maintenance and virtually no investment Consequently the sewage system is in a state of total disrepair, with frequent spillage of sewage And blockages. MINING SECTOR: MINING SECTOR OVERVIEW Angola has numerous mineral deposits, including diamonds, iron, gold, phosphates, manganese, copper, lead, zinc, tin, wolfram, tungsten/vanadium, titanium, chrome, beryllium, kaolin, quartz, gypsum, marble, granite and uranium. The full extent of these resources has yet to be fully evaluated. Since independence mining activity has been limited to diamonds and, on a smaller scale, to the extraction of marble and granite. The supply industry for mining activity is thus not well developed at all and, as with many other activities, companies that are now beginning to operate in Angola are sourcing equipment from South Africa. MINING SECTOR (cont): MINING SECTOR (cont) PRECIOUS METALS Gold The Maiombe region of Cabinda Province accounts for 90% of gold production in Angola. There are other alluvial gold deposits in Cuanza Norte, Huila And Cunene Provinces. Platinum Platinum has been reported in association with norite complexes in the Cunene Complex in south-western Angola. BASE METALS Copper Production has largely been from the high-grade ore of the Tetelo-Mavoio Bembe region Lead and zinc Have also been recorded in this region. Vanadium Has been mined at Lueca and Kinzo. MINING SECTOR (cont): MINING SECTOR (cont) FERROUS METALS IRON Most iron mined in the past in Angola has been from the Cassinga Mine in Huila Province, where the high-grade portion of the reserve has been largely depleted. MANGANESE Numerous small manganese deposits occur scattered throughout Angola. The most economic of them is known as the Lucala manganese triangle, and is situated in Cuanza Norte and Malange Provinces. MINING SECTOR (cont): MINING SECTOR (cont) DIAMONDS In Angola, both kimberlite and alluvial diamonds occur. Some 700 known kimberlites occur in Angola and are aligned in a northeast- southwest direction across the country. The kimberlites vary in shape from rounded to elongate and diamond grade increases with depth. The Camafuca and Catoca kimberlites are the best known. A number of kimberlite pipes occur in Lunda Norte Province. These include the economically interesting Camafuca, Camatchia and Camagico and Camatue pipes. Most alluvial diamonds in Angola originate from erosion of kimberlites. The Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul areas of north- eastern Angola host rich alluvial diamond fields. MINING SECTOR (cont): MINING SECTOR (cont) INDUSTRIAL MINERALS/ DECORATIVE STONE Good quality red and black granites are exported from Angola. These rocks are found in Namibe and Huila Provinces in south-eastern Angola. These provinces are also known for deposits of crystalline quartz and marble. PHOSPHATES Substantial phosphate resources have been found in Cabinda and Zaire Provinces. KAOLIN Kaolin has been found in Bengo, Huila, Bie and Uige Provinces. CEMENT AND RAW MATERIALS Although large volumes of limestone, sands, sandstone and clays occur, production has not been substantial. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR: MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR OVERVIEW The agriculture-industrial sector, due to its productivity, contributed to place Angola among the most self-sufficient countries in basic products in the period of time before independence. It is a sector that simply doesn't work, because agriculture has stopped supplying the essential raw materials. OILS AND SOAPS The sub-sector of oils and margarines comprises three units, whose production reached about 12.000 and 7.000 tonnes/year of vegetable oil, as well as 6.000 and 2.000 margarine ton nes/year in 1989 and 1 992 respectively. MILLING INDUSTRY (CORN, CASSAVA AND WHEAT FLOUR) The sub-branch of bakeries (wheat) is responsible for 382.320 tonnes of the production, corresponding approximately to 80.5% of the total. However, to archive this bread production, the consumption of wheat flour is estimated at about 337.500 tonnes, of which 72.00 tonnes could be produced in the country. This means that the remaining 265.500 tons have to be imported due to the weak capacity of local processing. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR (cont): MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR (cont) SUGAR With the occupation of an area of about 13.800 hectares of sugarcane, Angola possessed four factories that produced about 110.000 tonnes/year, in 1985, having reached the historical amount of 70.000 tonnes of commercial sugar in 1974. TEXTILE INDUSTRY SECTOR : TEXTILE INDUSTRY SECTOR The textile industry includes all the activities connected with cotton for clothing, and of cotton seed for the Food Industry (oils and fats). FISHING SECTOR : FISHING SECTOR OVERVIEW Angola has one of Africa's richest coastlines, especially in the country's south side.The Countries coastline offer a great variety of fish, mainly mackerel sardines, tuna, and shellfish. Previously government state-owned, small fishing companies have already been acquired by private entities as part of a privatization program. Currently, preparation for the privatization larger enterprises is well underway. OIL SECTOR : OIL SECTOR OVERVIEW Angola is one of the major oil producing countries of Africa. After Nigeria, is the most significant producer in Sub-Saharan Africa with more than 1 million barrels Per day. The crude oil production is expected to reach nearly 2 million barrels per day in 2008. THE REFINERY PROJECT Much of the crude oil produced in Angola is of light sweet quality and can be marketed to refiners around the world. However, a significant portion of the new crude production in few years is expected to be heavy and acidic Kuito and Dalia. Due to the properties of these Crude they will have to be processed in a reside upgrading refinery which has appropriate Metallurgy. In order to capitalize such crude to the maximum extent possible, the Angolan Government proposing to develop a new refinery capable of processing this heavy acidic crude. Preliminary studies show that the utilization of this kind of heavy acidic crude oil Enhances Refinery Project profitability. SONANGOL E.P., is the main promoter of the project, was created in 1976 as the national oil company of Angola, It is 100% owned by the Government and serves as the business arm of the Angolan Government, being responsible for coordinating and controlling all petroleum activities. TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SERVICES : TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SERVICES TOURISM Angola is potentially a country ripe for the development of the tourism sector, offering the following: 1,650 km. of coastline, a long summer season and beautiful, natural sandy-beaches with excellent conditions for swimming and water sports; Rich and varied fauna with a system of parks and natural reservations; Fantastically beautiful, poster-inspiring, landscapes boasting mountains and waterfalls; Rivers with waterfalls, rapids, and lakes - some navigable. HOSPITALITY About 50% of the hospitality sector's infrastructure needs to be revamped. Of 105 hotels of diferent categories, less than half of are operational, and even so, these are all located along the country's coastal areas. TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SERVICES (cont): TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SERVICES (cont) SERVICES Services present exciting prospects, since trade and tourism are expanding. The transportion and communication sectors point to high potential, while banking and insurance began recovering , especially after 1991. In 2005, 12 banks were in existence, of which six were private ones. Three of them are for banks; Two Investment Funds, FDES which is a development Fund and FIPA, the first venture Capital Fund in Angola; Two insurance companies operates - Empresa Nacional de Seguros de Angola ENSA and Angola Agora e Amanhã — AAA. The government monopoly ended in 2000 by law 1/00 of 3rd of February 2000; Ensuring the availability of essential consumer goods, hindered by low national production,for the setting up and development of a solid commercial structure, integrating the production ,import, transportation, and distribution segments. Slide40: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad III.HOW TO INVEST Slide41: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA III. HOW TO INVEST Submit a proposal to the Agência Nacional para o Investimento Privado-ANIP Submit a Certificate of Admissibility for firms planning to set up a company in Angola Submit a social commitment for the future company, and, when appropriate, attach a power of attorney when acting through a legal representative Submit a Criminal Record Certificate (for individual investors) ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide42: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA III. HOW TO INVEST (cont.) Submit a list of the equipment and facilities to be incorporated into the project, when appropriate; Attach By-Laws and Corporate Minutes to the process if the investor plans to become a partner in an existing company. Access to tax incentives is guaranteed for investments of at least 50,000 dollars domiciled in Angola, and at least 100,000 dollars domiciled in other countries, regardless of the investor's nationality. ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide43: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA IV. PROTECTION FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide44: The Government of Angola guarantees that all private investors have access to Angolan courts of law to defend their rights. The assets of private investors cannot be nationalized. If there is any change in the nation's political or economic regime that results in exceptional nationalization measures, the Government guarantees that investors will receive fair and prompt monetary compensation. HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA IV. PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide45: The government guarantees that corporations and business entities established for the purposes of making private investments will enjoy full protection and respect for their professional, banking and business privacy and confidentiality The rights granted to private investors under the terms of this law are guaranteed without prejudice to any other rights resulting from accords and conventions to which the Government of Angola is a full party HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA IV. PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide46: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VI. INVESTMENT AREAS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE ANGOLAN GOVERNMENT ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide47: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VI. INVESTMENT AREAS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE ANGOLAN GOVERNMENT: Production, distribution and sale of materials of war Central Bank and matters related to the national currency Ownership of seaports and airports Basic infrastructure for the national telecommunications network ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide48: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VII. SECTORS IN WHICH THE GOVERNMENT MUST BE A MAJORITY OR SENIOR PARTNER ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide49: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VII. SECTORS IN WHICH THE GOVERNMENT MUST BE A MAJORITY OR SENIOR PARTNER: Local infrastructure, when part of the basic telecommunications system Postal Service ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide50: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VIII. MOST IMPORTANT BENEFITS, UNDER THE BASIC LAW FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT LAW 11/03 OF 13th JULY 2003 ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide51: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA VIII. MOST IMPORTANT BENEFIT UNDER THE NEW LAW 11/03 Tax immunity until 15 years for the activities of the strategic prioritized sectors localized in zone C of development Aproval of the investment the investment from 15 days (up 5 millions ) to 30 days (above 5 millions ) Guarantee of the repatriation of the foreign capital (even in case of national companies , since it is moulded with foreign capital) ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide52: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA IX. CUSTOM DUTIES ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide53: IX. CUSTOM DUTIES Three ( 3 ) years of tax exemption in zone A. Four ( 4 ) years of tax exemption for investments in zone B. Six ( 6 ) years of tax exemption in zone C. Five (5 )years of tax exemption for investments in goods incorporated or consumed directely in the production of other goods. 50% of tax reduction for the second hand equipment imported. HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide54: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA X. INDUSTRIAL TAX ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Slide55: HOW TO INVEST IN ANGOLA X- INDUSTRIAL TAX The system of industrial tax is of 35% Investments carried out in zone A,B and C , are exempt from the payment of industrial tax for a period of 8 , 12 and 15 , respectively The sub-contractors hired for the execution of the project are also exempted , when the investment is located in zone C ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad American Companies Operating In Angola: American Companies Operating In Angola Africare AfriTrack Amer-Con American Manufacturing & Trading American Worldwide, Inc. Angola Educational Assistance Fund Baker Energy BakerHughes Inc. Catermar U.S.A. Champion Technologies Chavvas Wine Chevron Citizens Energy Corporation Citizens International Citizens Resources, L.L.C. Coca-Cola Bottling C&C Technologies DHL – Angola EDI Architecture ExxonMobil FMC Kongsberg Int'l. A.G. Foreign Policy Group Global Santa Fe Goodworks International Halliburton Horizon Offshore Hull-Blyth Angola, Lda. Industrial Supply Africa International Republican Institute (IRI) Kerr-McGee Angola Ltd. KPMG-Angola Lazare Kaplan International Marathon Oil Company Menshen Miranda, Correia , Amendoeira, & Assos. MITC MPS of America/Nigata of America Corp. Nabors/ Sea Mar Nafta Traders, Inc. National Democratic Institute (NDI) Norman Gross Odebrecht of America Optical Exports Ordsafe Pegasus Energy Limited PetroAfrica Population Services International (PSI) PriceWaterHouse Coopers (PWC) S&N Pump Samuels International Associates Schlumberger Witney Schneidman Seaboard Stanford Group Company The Boeing Company The Coca-Cola Company The Offshore Drilling Company Turner Construction US-Africa Energy Association ValleySoft Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation Visa-Vise, S.A-Visa International Services Angola, S.A. World Travel Agency (WTA) ASEMA USA: ASEMA USA Association of Angolan Entrepreneurs Abroad Nick Lourenco - Executive Vice President 1015 N. Lake Ave. Suite 108 Pasadena CA 91104 Tel: 626-737-0270 Fax: 626-398-3969 www.asema-usa.com


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Apple sued by iPod user over hearing loss
A disgruntled iPod owner has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the device causes hearing loss and that the company does not properly warn users of this danger. iPods are "inherently defective in design and are not sufficiently adorned with adequate warnings regarding the likelihood of hearing loss," according to the complaint, which was filed yesterday on behalf of John Kiel Patterson in U.S. District Court in San Jose, California.
The suit, which seeks class action status, demands compensation for unspecified plaintiffs' damages and upgrades to make iPods safer to use. According to the complaint, iPods can produce sounds of more than 115 decibels, which can damage the hearing of a person exposed for more than 28 seconds per day. Apple ships a warning with each iPod that states "permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume."
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How stupid can people get. This is as bad as people sueing McDonalds for making them fat. Poeple have to be accountable for their own actions. Don't be an idiot just turn down the volume, I think Pete Townsend was trying to start some movement to turn it down. I hope apple wins this one because it sounds ridiculous.
Posted by http://thankgodimanutsack.blogspot.com on February 1, 2006 at 8:28 PM (CST)
What a maroon.
Posted by navamske on February 1, 2006 at 8:34 PM (CST)
On the other hand, European iPods have shipped with a volume limiter since 2002, in accordance with EU safety regulations, so perhaps Apple are being negligent not to limit USA iPods in the same way.
Posted by jim on February 1, 2006 at 8:38 PM (CST)
Sue America!! Yehh
I caught a cold last night, putting my thermostat to low. I will sue the landlord for giving me the option to turn my thermostat up and down.
Posted by dave95 on February 1, 2006 at 9:02 PM (CST)
This is just ridiculous. And rather sad that people would stoop so low as to blame someone else for their own stupid actions. I hope this case gets so far thrown out of court. Apple should not put ANY limiter on the iPod in my opinion. They should not be responsible for teaching common sense. That starts at home.
Posted by Tenchi211 on February 1, 2006 at 9:08 PM (CST)
It is hard to believe that there are people that desperate to even consider a lawsuit over ruining their own hearing with a device such as an Ipod.
All I can say is that this is another example of America's moral decay. I am embarrassed to share the same soil with these people who sue corporations over their own stupidity.
Posted by davidvardy on February 1, 2006 at 9:23 PM (CST)
In other news,
A rock concert fan sued their favourite band because he suffered permanent hearing loss after deciding to stand in front of one of the giant speekers the entire concert.
Posted by keyMACer on February 1, 2006 at 9:27 PM (CST)
What fresh hell is this? I find it hard to believe that one needs to be warned to turn the volume down or risk hearing loss. What an idiot! :(
Posted by Black Beauty on February 1, 2006 at 9:34 PM (CST)
sue happy America… typical :(
Posted by blahhh on February 1, 2006 at 9:35 PM (CST)
Another sad example of someone not wanting to take personal responsibility for their actions.
"Get Over It" The Eagles; Hell Freezes Over album
"I turn on the tube and what do I see, a whole lot of people crying don't blame me….Victim of this, victim of that. My momma's too thin and my daddy's too fat!"
Posted by ucfgrad93 on February 1, 2006 at 9:40 PM (CST)
there is a printed warning in the features guide available from apple
gald i could help in your defense, mr. jobs.
Posted by Stephan on February 1, 2006 at 9:50 PM (CST)
Only in the U S of A! Wow!
Posted by Simon Wilson on February 1, 2006 at 9:52 PM (CST)
Not that I believe Canada to be a perfect country, however the loser pays law in Canada does a good job of curbing such frivolous lawsuits. For those unfamiliar with the concept the idea is that if I sue you and lose the case then I am responsible to pay for your legal fees incurred to defend yourself, within reasonable limits. The problem is in the US that people can simply file lawsuits for every little thing, on the basis of their lawyer accepting a portion of the settlement should they win. The defendant however is required to constantly pay for all the legal fees to defend themselves, so win or lose the defendant loses. At least with loser pays the loss to the defendant is not directly financial.
Posted by David Reimer on February 1, 2006 at 9:55 PM (CST)
friggin idiots. stupid law suits. liberty and justice for all, my ass.
Posted by eric on February 1, 2006 at 10:30 PM (CST)
wow…it's not the ipods fault…especially when different earphones/headphones get a slightly different volume at the same volume levels on the ipod. hope it doesn't turn into a psp volume, which isn't that loud even at max volume in your headphones. lame
Posted by guy on February 1, 2006 at 10:49 PM (CST)
From the 5th gen manual:
"Warning: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or
headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time
to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be
damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked.
The louder the volume, the less time is required before your
hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to
protect your hearing:"
Yea, so this has no chance. I hate how so many people are suing Apple over stupid things.
Posted by mrcowcow on February 1, 2006 at 10:49 PM (CST)
This man is an idiot. That's all I have say.
Posted by Glorybox3737 on February 1, 2006 at 10:54 PM (CST)
Ya Know…..
I hate apple and macs as much as the next guy, but this has gone way too far…
I know the EU ipods are volume limited, but this here is America pal, and we have a constitutional right to damage our hearing without the guberment telling us what to do…
Posted by SueMeSueMe on February 1, 2006 at 10:54 PM (CST)
I'm hearing impaired.
This man is an idiot…He is blaming Apple for his own neglect. It is not Apple's responsiblilty to teach him about his hearing…Fool.
Posted by Cameron T. on February 1, 2006 at 11:32 PM (CST)
Don't be so harsh on the guy.
Myself, I'm planning on suing the Solar System for damaging my eyes after staring at the Sun all afternoon. I hope I'll have all your support!
Posted by Nathan on February 1, 2006 at 11:49 PM (CST)

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Last night I went to the Maddermarket Theatre to see The Star-Spangled Girl by Neil Simon. It was, in short, a supremely entertaining show.
With a cast comprised of only three actors, the show is set entirely within the San Francisco apartment of Andy (James Ducker) and Norman (Christopher Neal), two young men publishing Fallout, a magazine protesting against, well, everything. All is going well (aside from the threat of bodily harm from angry investors, a daredevil landlady and the challenges of publishing a magazine with one writer pretending to be 14 different authors) until the arrival in the apartment next door of Sophie (Nina Taylor), a former Olympic swimmer and all-American girl.
Sophie's friendly attitude, positivity and, umm, smell, captivate Norman, and from then on his time is solely devoted to wooing her – despite her forceful and enthusiastic rebuttals.
The show romps along through a number of failed attempts at romance, with a great deal of mirth to be had at a wonderfully physical performance by Neal, throwing himself about the stage with abandon, as well as possessing a number of truly deranged, and very funny, facial expressions.
It would be easy to describe Ducker's performance, and the role of Andy throughout, to be that of the straight foil for his more erratic flatmate, but this would woefully undersell not only an excellent sense of comic timing – as evidenced through a series of adventures answering the phone – but also a beautifully versatile facial performance, moving from amusement to shock to sheer bewilderment at what is going on around him.
Completing the trio, Taylor's performance of Sophie is exactly the right mix of small town wholesomeness and steely determination in the face of some highly misguided attempts at romance – including an off-stage impromptu ear piercing, and a duck.
While the show has a short interval in the middle, it romps along at a fantastic pace, a credit to the energy of the cast and smooth direction that seemed to allow just the right level of play. To keep up such rhythm, both physically and with line delivery is an impressive skill – and having seen the show with an American in the audience, the accents were commended as well.
The Star-Spangled Girl runs until the 30th of January, and if you're looking for something funny, energetic and wonderfully watchable, this is exactly the show for you.


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Translogic on the Evolution of Chevy's Legendary Small-Block
by John Coyle
Corvette Forum
This year, the General will produce its100 millionth small-block V8, and as you can imagine, the milestone isn't going to pass without notice from the enthusiast community. In this segment of AOL's "Translogic," perky, annoying host Bradley Hasemeyer swings a baseball bat dangerously close to a '60 Corvette?I actually recoiled?and while driving it, sagely informs viewers that it's not "loaded with super-high technologically advanced things." Obviously, this is necessary, because most people expect a sports car that's half a century old to have an iPod dock. Sorry. But that said, the conversation with Dr. Jamie Meyer?who fidgets like a little kid after too many bowls of Sugar Pops?where he explains the evolution and impact of the small-block V8 is pretty interesting. Enjoy.
What did you think of this clip? Are "perky" and "annoying" the right words to describe Bradley Hasemeyer? Sound off in the Forum!


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This week is Organic Beauty Week and, to celebrate the occasion, over the next seven days I'll be featuring some of my favourite organic beauty brands. I don't strictly use "all natural" or "all organic" products, and I'm not necessarily advocating that you should ditch your beauty routine for an all-new product line-up. However, I do think that it's really important is to understand the brands that you're buying into; to know how your purchasing decisions are affecting your own body as well as the world around you.
Today I'd like to talk to you very briefly about the Campaign for Clarity which is trying to raise awareness about "greenwashing" - when brands promote themselves as more "green" than they actually are. It's a really common marketing tactic that occurs everywhere from the aisles of your local drugstore to luxury department stores. Brands know that consumers want to make "good" choices and so they pitch themselves - through their packaging or marketing jargon - in misleading ways. I've been fooled by these strategies many times, and the more I learn about greenwashing the more upsetting I find it. It's a deliberate attempt to mislead consumers and it makes it much harder to trust which brands are actually "green".
One of the biggest concerns of the Campaign for Clarity regards organic beauty products. Currently there is no legal standard in place for organic beauty. This means that a product containing a tiny percentage of organic content can be labelled as "organic" in exactly the same way that a product that contains 80% organic content. It's incredibly misleading and the only way around this problem is to look for certification from an accredited organisation who have looked in detail at the manufacturing procedures used to produce a product and at all the ingredients that make it up.
The Soil Association are working to champion their "COSMOS standard", and any products bearing the COSMOS symbol conform to a strict set of criteria that guarantees a high percentage of organic content, alongside other important factors. Brands like Nourish, Botanicals and Green People all sell products that conform to the COSMOS standard, and Antipodes sell products that conforms to the AsureQuality Ltd. certfied organic standard (a similar independent body working in the Southern hemisphere). These are the sorts of certification that you need to look out for on product packaging so that you avoid buying into purposefully manipulative greenwashed brands.
Over the next week I'll be talking more about the products featured in my photos today - along with many others - and offering you a series of certified organic beauty recommendations. If you're interested in dipping your toes into the world of organic beauty then please do check back in throughout the week. And if you'd like to learn more about the campaign then check out the hashtags #Campaign4Clarity and #OrganicBeauty on social media.
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In economy there is good complementary hot food for Long Haul on TransAtlantic & Pacific services, although it tends to be of a hot-meal-on-takeoff, snack on landing type of affair.
Trio-Pantry+Sandwich+beer $10
Harveys Burger $4
Pizza $5
Chicken Ceasar Salad $5
Subway Sandwiches $5
Carrot Dips $2
Wine & Beer $5
Tea / Coffee - Free
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Business Class menu on Air Canada
Flights to North America in economy feature free (normally cold) food to Hawaiian and Mexican destinations and there is a paid for service for flights above 90 minutes to the USA (services to the US feaure Subway sandwiches, rather than the Canadian variants north of the border).
For Domestic flights in economy there is absolutely no service at all except for a free drink on domestic services (cold for less than one hour, hot up to 90 minutes on American flights).
Plastic knives & forks are used on most flights.
Salad of organic field greens, grape tomatoes and parmesan served with balsamic vinagrette.
Hot baguette and butter.
Not bad presentation, not bad flavour at all. This just looks right on the plate, with a small circle of salmon resting on a beed of cucumber. The mustard is a bit bland - but that could just be thanks to the altitude of the plane.
The baguette is a classic French affair with a very, very tough crust.
Presented with truffle and porcini mushroom sauce, celeriac yukon gold dauphinoise potatoes, green beens and cherry tomato confit.
Salad of organic field greens, grape tomatoes and parmesan served with balsamic vinagrette. Hot bagette.
This is your basic steak with veggies, but done very well. Alberta beef is that classic Calgary dish, and it's lovely and tender. The best bit though was the potatoes. Looking as square as the dish it came from, it really doesn't resemble much at all. However, it has a lovely light and delicated creamy texture: really very good.
Decent=ish salad too: much better than most of the usual airline salads, with a decent bit of parmesan cheese.
Crackers. Grapes.
Hmmm. Something really wasn't right here: the cheese had seen much better days, as had the crew by this point.
It seems odd this specialty of Southern U.S. cuisine turning up in the far north for a Trans-Atlantic flight. Many of the Canadians on board were more than happy with this, but for the British contingent it was a bit odd.
Pecan pie is normally served with whipped cream - not so on this occasion.
Croissants and cherry jam with butter. Coffee.
A bottle of water, a roll (cold) and a tub of Lerpak butter.
This looks cheap - and so it is. However, there is reason behind Air Canada's budget cut. A hot breakfast isn't really a tradition in the north, plus on the short flights over the Atlantic this is served only three hours after dinner, so most people don't have room.
Thankfully its possible to get a hot bacon roll in the Air Canada arrivals lounge.
Orange juice.
Yuck. Totally revolting, and totally wrong for breakfast.
It is bizzare seeing Air Canada serve this up early in the morning. This is just plain wrong.
A bowl of iceberg lettuce & red cabbage, a mini bottle of Bertolini olive oil dressing, a Cadburys bar of Dairy Milk, a packet of two chocolate chip cookies.
A bottle of water, a roll (cold) and a tub of Lerpak butter.
This is a dinner of two halves. The salmon is noticably good, hot and chunky, with lots of flavour. True, it is very much old school cooking with very standard potatos and carrots, but altogether this makes a transatlantic flight fly by.
Alas the same can't be said for the salad which is little more than rabbit food. The cookies are odd - and best saved for later - while the roll is so hard it could be used for attacking the cooks who created the rest of the rubbish. Nice chocolate though.
Flying westbound on daytime Trans-Atlantic flights, and you'll get the option of one of two pastries later in the flight.
Looking wierd but tasting great, these are very much an Air Canada speciality.
A small tub of coleslaw & rasins in cheese sauce.
A slab of chocolate cake. A white roll (cold), and one packet of butter. A bottle of water.
This is utterly dreadful. A mess in the name of good catering, with not one single good redeeming feature.
Passengers were horrified when this was served up on one of Air Canada's flagship routes, as the evening meal to LHR. It resembles something like a microwave meal for one.
The coleslaw mix is just plain odd. And the chocolate cake is very American - for which read bland with no flavour. Altogether this is a waste of space.
Economy is right with this breakfast. It's very small, but then as dinner was served only a few hours before this point, it probably doesn't matter too much.
It's actually OK, but it's little more than a snack before landing. There is a separate drinks trolley with plenty of juice & tea on it. It is however a shame that this is served two hours before landing - meaning you have to avoid the tea to go back to sleep for a few more hours.
Curiously this is the one meal in economy where you get a tablecloth.
On all domestic flights you will at least get handed a tub of orange juice. Oddly, on some Air Canada Jazz flights at meal times, you'll also be given a chocolate bar.


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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays that holds a special place in my heart. Part of it is my enjoyment of corned beef and my love for cabbage. Part of it is that it's a sign of Spring. Part of it is the balls-out nuttiness of drunk people getting their green on.
Ah, to be young and drunk in the Springtime. I do miss it.
When I was 18, my friend and I had my sister drop us off at 7am at the dive-iest, sketchiest, awesomest bar for St. Patrick's Day.
How sketch? It was located on the service drive of a freeway, kitty corner from public housing. But! It served our underaged asses, so we were regulars.
Anyway, we ended up having tequila and Lucky Charms for breakfast, and then so much beer. So. Much. Beer. I remember a band, and possibly beads, and making new friends in a super crowded booth. There was a panicky moment when some cops showed up, but they were getting their drink on and ignored the dumb girls getting plastered. We were not regular day drunks, the kind who sit at the bar, huddled over their whiskey and beer. We were loud and completely obnoxious. Maybe we sang along to songs we didn't know the words to. Probably we danced. We were celebrating!
I celebrated so much, a friend of ours ended up driving me home about mid-day, when he had to go to class. In return for being a good Samaritan, I puked all over the side of his car. I don't think I even paid for him to wash it. Several years later, we ended up having sex, so I think it all evened out in the end.
So, yeah. I miss being young and dumb and celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The husband and I may go out for a drink, but I'll probably have Perrier, since a couple of sips of Guinness now is all it takes for me to feel drunk, and I've got stuff to do, you know?
Mostly, I don't want to puke on my car.
*Except for hilarious stories you can tell your friends and flashes of awesome memories that you can look back on fondly.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Ah, the good old days.
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I bet I have been to that bar! We used to live within spitting distance of Herman Gardens!ReplyDelete
i miss you!ReplyDelete
can we pretend we're 24 again and get drunk together? (I promise to misbehave and make you look good xoxo)
I remember that bar!ReplyDelete
At least you didn't puke in his car.ReplyDelete
Haha, the part about several years later cracked me up lol... and as for me, i don't exactly enjoy St Patrick's day as it seems to have lost a lot of what it originally meant, which im sure it was not always getting drunk.ReplyDelete
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The hero's name is Andrew Walters Ritter
Ole Miss Rebel Andrew Walters Ritter kicked that clutch 41-yard field goal to shock sixth-ranked LSU 27-24 Saturday night.
We'll get to the field goal later, but first, about that middle name…
Andrew Ritter is named for his great grandfather, Carl Walters, the first sports writer inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame back in 1993.
Carl Walters died in March of 1990. Andrew Walters Ritter was born in April of 1991.
"I never knew my great grandfather, but I've heard so much about him all my life I feel like I knew him and knew him well," Ritter said Sunday afternoon.
Ritter knows enough about his great grandfather to know that Carl would be tickled to life to know that his great grandson kicked a field goal that helped Ole Miss beat LSU.
I knew Carl Walters and I knew him well. He was one of my daddy's best friends and like an uncle to me. I can assure you that if there is a press box in heaven, Carl and Ace (my dad) celebrated Andrew's kick with Chivas Regal on the rocks, probably two or three.
"I know the history of Ole Miss football and I know my great grandfather recorded a lot of that history," Andrew Ritter said. "That's part of what makes what happened last night so cool."
But there's a lot more than that. Ritter, formerly a star at Jackson Academy, is a fifth year senior at Ole Miss. He has waited a long time to get the chance to be the field goal and extra point specialist for the Rebels. In fact, he elected to red-shirt last year, which normally would have been his senior season, to have this opportunity.
Judy Ritter, Carl Walter's daughter and Andrew's grandmother, watched on TV last night.
"The thing that struck me is when they showed Andrew on the sidelines before he went out to kick the field goal, he was smiling," Judy Ritter said. "I think he was smiling because he knew he was about to get the chance to do something he has dreamed about doing all his life."
"People tell me I was smiling, but to tell you the truth I don't remember that," he said. "If I was smiling it was because of just what my grandmother said. I've waited a long time and put in a lot of hard work to get the opportunity to do what I did last night."
When he got the chance, he nailed it. Ritter's kick went right down the middle and cleared the cross bar by plenty.
"I was nervous, really nervous, I can't lie about that," Ritter said. "There's a lot of pressure, a lot of stress, but sometimes you just have to enjoy the moment. You have to relish the opportunity and I really did."
Carl Walters, a smart man who dropped out of school in the ninth grade after both is parents had died, has plenty more reasons to be proud of his great grandson.
Andrew Ritter graduated with honors from Ole Miss last December with a degree in managerial finance. He will earn his MBA this semester.
"When Coach (Hugh) Freeze approached me about red-shirting last season, it was a no-brainer for me," Ritter said. "It not only gave me a chance to be the placekicker but it also gave me the opportunity to get my Masters and that's important."
Carl Walters began writing sports after first working as a printer for the Laurel Leader Call. He put out the first sports section and thus became the state's first sports editor at the Meridian Star in 1924. He later worked at the Tupelo Journal, the Jackson Daily News and the Jackson State Times, before finishing his career at The Clarion-Ledger with a 21-year stint beginning in 1956. His column "Shavins" was a fixture.
Carl Walters was often accused of favoring Ole Miss, but as he told me, "They were the team that was winning. It comes with the territory."
Among the many wise choices Carl made at The Clarion-Ledger was to hire a young, talented sports writer named Orley Hood.
Saturday night, Orley and I watched Andrew Ritter kick the ball through the uprights to beat LSU. And we immediately toasted Andrew's kick together: "Here's to Carl."
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9 thoughts on "The hero's name is Andrew Walters Ritter"
Rick, you are right. I knew Carl Walters, and he was a great writer. I know Andrew's parents, better people you will never meet. I am just so pleased that the Ritters had the opportunity to watch their son, with millions watching, drill that field goal against LSU. With most parents, it does not get better than that. But in this case, their son will continue to excel.
very nice article, Rick!
Great article, Rick, as usual, but you have been exposed as one who writes a lot of sports and doesn't drink a lot of scotch. Chevis Jackson from LSU played in the NFL for a bit, but the drink is Chivas.
Rick, I am Carl's son and Andrew's great-uncle. During my high school years at Jackson Central, I was editor of The Tiger Talks and warmed the bench behind Billy Kinard. I'm married to a lovely Ecuadorian lady, Cecilia Chabla. We live in her home city, Cuenca, Ecuador, where she teaches high school English and I am a part-time professor (English) at La Universidad de Cuenca. We have 6 yr old twins, Anna Cecilia and Carl Jose'. I had the honor of representing our family, speaking briefly, and toasting "Shavins" and his beloved, Annie Sue, at the banquet the night he was inducted into the MSHF. Yes, you did know our father and you knew him well. So did your father, Ace. And we knew your father and liked him and respected him greatly. And Carl loved Ace and Orley and Lee and all of his young sportswriter proteges. Please allow me, on behalf of our whole inclusive, international clan, to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to you for this sensitive, insightful, touching column. As Judy says in her email to all of us this morning, "Everybody: Log on to http://www.msfame.com, then go to "Rick's writings" to read the best story of all about Sat. nite's field goal. I really miss Rick and Orley Hood's writings in the CL." Yes, we are all enormously proud of Andrew–AND his parents, George and Betsy, and ALL of Andrew's teammates, the Rebels, and Ole Miss. We are all still celebrating! So, here! I lift a glass of Chivas or Black Jack or, if you prefer, Famous Grouse, to all of the above, to the MSHF–to Orley, and to YOU. Salud y Gracias!
What a great article on an amazing young man. When he was little, his mom & I called him "Wally", for his middle name. Did you hear Andrew's interview after the game? To "What were you thinking of just before the kick?", he replied something like, "I was thinking of the team and of my fans". And he gave God the glory for the winning field goal. Woah, just woah. Andrew Ritter is as much my hero as Carl Walters is yours.
NO WORDS! I still have no voice after Sat night!! Incredible game!!! Awesome humans-the Ritters!!! Great article, Rick!!! HT!!!!!!!!!!! REBEL LOVE!!!!!!
Rick: Once again you have written an insightful and complimentary column about the Walters-Ritter clan, just as you did 8 (?–time hurries on) years ago when you first wrote about Andrew when he started kicking for Jackson Academy. Then I think you said he "could kick it over the moon." Well, all we needed Saturday night was through the uprights and thank goodness he did that.
Thank you for relating him to Carl who loved football and spent many years writing about it and all other sports including golf and fishing. I miss him every time I stand in the Ole Miss stadium for the National Anthem. I also miss your and Orley's writings in the Clarion-Ledger. Now that I've found you both on this site I'll once again enjoy reading what you have to say and say so well Thannks for your thoughfulness, interest and friendship. Judy
Great story, Rick! I had no earthly idea that the legendary Carl Walters was Andrew's great grandfather. My Belzoni grandfather OJ Turner and his brothers Thomas (Turner Center), Irby and Joe Ware all knew Carl very well, and I believe shared a drink or three along the way. PKnew Andrew came from great stock with George and Betsy but now we can add "Shavins"!


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April 6, 2016
First of a Kind Dog Population Management Program in Hisar a Success After One Year; More Than 92,000 Dogs Treated
Humane Society International/India sterilizes and vaccinates 18,550 dogs and vaccinates 74,014 dogs
More than 92,000 community dogs received sterilization and/or vaccination as well as other treatment as part of the first of its kind National Rabies Control Program in the Hisar Division of Haryana. Humane Society International/India reached the milestone one year after starting the two-year program with support of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Animal Welfare Board of India and the Haryana State Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. HSI contributed almost INR 1.4 crores worth of labor, material and equipment, including 12 vehicles, in the first year.
The project is in sync with Supreme Court orders issued in 2015 and 2016 directed at states and local bodies to tackle dog population through humane animal birth control protocols. These orders came after repeated reports of dog culling and dog abuse across India.
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Hello, this is more of a question as to how I can sign up to this site or is that not an option? I have found this article useful and I am a daily consumer. I have other addictions also And I think this site would be helpful for me, thanks 🙂
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Now, what do you want to accuse? Back to top LiamGuest Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 15:45 Post subject: Quote: What do you want to blame Hommel for? That we canceled the NAT with Zamonien? That we gave you a bad reason? I think, attacking only because there was no NAT is a even worser reason. 1. There was no NAT 2. For me it looks like that exactly this was the main reason to attack us, that there was no NAT. Newbie arreas, lol, I can only laugh about this. Back to top ZayNGuest Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 23:50 Post subject: surst. this is a game with war. if you can't accept this, you are in wrong game Back to top MerthosGuest Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 00:25 Post subject: Right, blanka. But why do I have to provide reasons except this one? This is a stategic game and one goal is to conquer other players. Or what do you build all the ships for? I can only repeat: I'll respect all treaties, but if there is none you are a valid target. 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