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Travalyst moves into its next phase of growth
When Travalyst launched just three and a half years ago it was set up as a pilot, to rapidly test the hypothesis that an independent and neutral not-for-profit could help the travel industry accelerate its progress towards net positive impact. We would do this by convening and leveraging the collective power of some of the most influential travel and technology companies in the world.
Fast forward to 2023 (a global pandemic notwithstanding) and the original coalition comprising five Founding Partners has now almost doubled in size to nine Partners with a combined market value of nearly $2 trillion. The group has worked incredibly hard together throughout, with deep commitment to our shared principles, and has delivered on what it set out to do: collaborate pre-competitively to bring clear and consistent sustainability reporting to the mainstream of travel for the first time ever ? together, for the benefit of all.
There are now two unified Travalyst frameworks driving consistent sustainability reporting in both accommodation and aviation that are live and out in the world. As Partners implement those frameworks and bring sustainability information to the mainstream consumer experience, we are raising awareness and supporting more positive choices at a scale the industry and world has never seen before, for billions of consumers.
But this is just the beginning.
Today we formally mark the end of Travalyst?s pilot phase with the appointment of a new Board to govern and guide us on our journey ahead to delivering major positive and system-changing impact.
The Board is composed of individuals with world-class expertise in impact, systems change, not-for-profit governance, advocacy, and campaigning for a just and sustainable world. The new Board members are:
Chair: India Gary-Martin, Founder & CEO ? Leadership for Execs
Clea Kaske-Kuck, Director for Policy, Advocacy and Member Mobilization ? World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Dr Sally Uren, Chief Executive ? Forum for the Future
James Whiting, Chief Executive ? Doughty Street Chambers
Henrietta Worthington, Lawyer ? Vedder Price
This is an incredibly exciting moment for Travalyst and, I believe, for the industry as we stride ahead into our next phase of growth and expansion to ensure our work is freely available to all, used by all and catalyses the positive transformation of the sector.
We look forward to announcing further strategic partnerships in the months ahead, such as the recent news of our vital collaboration with IATA to drive fully consistent and aligned emissions reporting across the sector, with all stakeholders represented around the same table. I look forward to seeing the Travalyst frameworks continue to expand and incorporate leading edge research to deliver best-in-class impact calculations, implemented not just on all our Travalyst Partner platforms but across the industry at large. And above all I look forward to when we can say that all travellers everywhere are not only empowered to make more positive choices but are doing so ? every single day.
Sally Davey
Chief Executive, Travalyst
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@LockheedMartin has been announced as Official Supporter of the INVICTUS GAMES D?SSELDORF 2023 presented by Boeing. The company supports the Games in D?sseldorf, as a sign of respect towards international wounded, injured and sick service personnel.
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1666359495826571264
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Harry and Meghan?s Archewell foundation donates ?10,000 to get diverse book in every UK secondary school
Harry and Meghan?s Archewell foundation donates ?10,000 to get diverse book in every UK secondary school | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-meghan-archewell-donation-school-books-b2353207.html)
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🇩🇪 The salmon comes after
@Duesseldorf and flies the flag!
The only landing boat of the
@deutschemarine
docks on Saturday for the "blue light mile" near the Higher Regional Court on the banks of the Rhine. Have a look!
they flew the invictus flag
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1667166913489694722
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1667166995417030657
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betterup did some volenterring with St. Felix Centre
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i'm also putting this here to remind people once again, william never gave harry money for invictus. the money harry was given was money owed to him that he raised via the endeavor fund. that money was always his and keeping it would've been stealing tho, i'm sure people would find a way to twist it. invictus is all harry and the partners they've found.
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also the first winners of the speak truth to power event has been annouced, this is an award that Archewell created with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights nonprofit
https://twitter.com/KerryKennedyRFK/status/1666938949896486912?s=20
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights celebrates student filmmakers at Tribeca Festival | RFK Human Rights (https://rfkhumanrights.org/press/robert-f-kennedy-human-rights-celebrates-student-filmmakers-at-tribeca-festival)
?NEW YORK, JUNE 9, 2023 ? Last night, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights partnered with the Tribeca Festival to debut the works of eight student finalists from its annual Speak Truth to Power video competition. Bringing together students, educators, and human rights defenders, the showcase also featured The Archewell Foundation Award for Gender Equity in Student Film.?
As someone who has been watching events regarding students in Florida and other States being stripped little by little of access to books in school libraries and access to teachings on issues of human rights, I?m full of admiration for this competition. Long may these students continue to speak their truth. So glad the Archewell Foundation is supporting this with their Award.
Putting this here because it's relating to the Warrior Games,
Harry was spotted at the Warrior Games.
He sat next to General Charles Brown, the next Joint Chief of Staff as well as aster Sgt Michael Haley and his parents.
https://twitter.com/armyARCP/status/1668354320692043787
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I believe that the game is over but they had a youtube live stream, found here: 2023 Warrior Games Challenge (Sitting Volleyball Finals) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uOeYgUGXyA&ab_channel=DoDWarriorGames)
you can go back and watch and I hope Invictus does something like that.
Just woken up here in Aus (it?s 7:42 am Tues) to this delightful surprise, Harry sitting next to General Brown and looking like he?s thoroughly enjoying the Warrior Games as a spectator. I?m sure he?s picking up ideas to use for Invictus. The WG was a fantastic idea, Invictus took that a stage further. Thanks for posting.
Np! And more photos from the event
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Prince Harry cheers on wounded military veterans at the Warrior Games in San Diego - Mercury2Day (https://mercury2day.com/prince-harry-cheers-on-wounded-military-veterans-at-the-warrior-games-in-san-diego/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
It's a WIN WIN for Harry; PR wise for Warrior (and Invictus) Games, and sitting with a Military General (Visa issue today)
I?ll have more post later on today but?there aren?t any actual visa issues. The only visa issue would be if he had been unable to get into the country.
The rest are just a bunch of right wing conversations not even headed by American trying to force him back into the country because they?ve realized he?s not coming back as they want and to a lesser extent, the heritage foundation trying to tie themselves to a celebrity and prove that they go after non-people of color. They?d have more a case if they went after ALL famous people who torn the us from the uk and their countries who admitted to doing drugs and etc.
The only people concerned about any visas aren?t the person with the visa or the us government. So, I guess it could be said that there are things people WANT to be issues. And I guess people who are more so focused on PR wins
Gert's Royals
@Gertsroyals
The US's Warrior Games were the inspiration for Prince Harry to create the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry first attended the Warrior Games in 2013, the year the British Armed forces first participated in the Warrior Games.
This year is the first time since then that the British Armed Forces has not participated in the games.
^Twitter user Gert's Royal is a royal blogger focusing on British and European royals
Quote from: changemhysoul on June 13, 2023, 05:33:17 PM
I?ll have more post later on today but?there aren?t any actual visa issues. The only visa issue would be if he had been unable to get into the country.
The rest are just a bunch of right wing conversations not even headed by American trying to force him back into the country because they?ve realized he?s not coming back as they want and to a lesser extent, the heritage foundation trying to tie themselves to a celebrity and prove that they go after non-people of color. They?d have more a case if they went after ALL famous people who torn the us from the uk and their countries who admitted to doing drugs and etc.
The only people concerned about any visas aren?t the person with the visa or the us government. So, I guess it could be said that there are things people WANT to be issues. And I guess people who are more so focused on PR wins
Yes, agree with all these points. A US right wing think tank urged on and encouraged by British media sources of, shall we say, a certain stamp, GB news etc, the Woottons and Morgans (perhaps he can talk about his days as a newspaper editor instead, lol) and Seans, people who can?t shut up about Harry for even a day, they are so intent on not just getting a story about (they hope) any humiliation, but actually want to grind him in the dust while they?re doing it.
Harry and his visa isn?t a matter of huge media interest to most Americans, not even I would imagine to 0000000.00% of the population. The Heritage people are doing it for their own purposes and that isn?t anything to do with equable treatment of visa holders or anything like it.
Concentrate on what is of interest please, Trump?s arraignment and trial, the environment issues facing the country, growing homelessness and poverty, gun control. Plenty there to occupy their collective mind if they wished it.
Quote from: Curryong on June 13, 2023, 08:26:59 PM
Yes, agree with all these points. A US right wing think tank urged on and encouraged by British media sources of, shall we say, a certain stamp, GB news etc, the Woottons and Morgans (perhaps he can talk about his days as a newspaper editor instead, lol) and Seans, people who can?t shut up about Harry for even a day, they are so intent on not just getting a story about (they hope) any humiliation, but actually want to grind him in the dust while they?re doing it.
Harry and his visa isn?t a matter of huge media interest to most Americans, not even I would imagine to 0000000.00% of the population. The Heritage people are doing it for their own purposes and that isn?t anything to do with equable treatment of visa holders or anything like it.
Concentrate on what is of interest please, Trump?s arraignment and trial, the environment issues facing the country, growing homelessness and poverty, gun control. Plenty there to occupy their collective mind if they wished it.
And with you saying that, I feel like matter is pretty much wrapped up. I do an article but I'll link that in the general chat thread.
Onto more picture's of Haz. Once the official account posted, more have some out!
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Prince Harry cheers on inspirational athletes at the Warrior Games in San Diego | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/495276/prince-harry-cheers-inspirational-athletes-warrior-games-in-san-diego/)
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Prince Harry with General Brito!
The General currently serves as Commanding General of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, & former Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Army (4Star)
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Video: https://twitter.com/ArchLiliHazMeg/status/1668638672248352768
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Video: https://twitter.com/ChrisBaronSmit1/status/1668617677907324932?s=20
The cheers lol
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Quote from: Curryong on June 13, 2023, 08:26:59 PM
Yes, agree with all these points. A US right wing think tank urged on and encouraged by British media sources of, shall we say, a certain stamp, GB news etc, the Woottons and Morgans (perhaps he can talk about his days as a newspaper editor instead, lol) and Seans, people who can?t shut up about Harry for even a day, they are so intent on not just getting a story about (they hope) any humiliation, but actually want to grind him in the dust while they?re doing it.
Harry and his visa isn?t a matter of huge media interest to most Americans, not even I would imagine to 0000000.00% of the population. The Heritage people are doing it for their own purposes and that isn?t anything to do with equable treatment of visa holders or anything like it.
Concentrate on what is of interest please, Trump?s arraignment and trial, the environment issues facing the country, growing homelessness and poverty, gun control. Plenty there to occupy their collective mind if they wished it.
Surely in political threads and dedicated forums.
But Harry does have a federal court Visa issue. He will most likely not have to show his Visa paperwork.
He did a good move as I said win win.
This is so stupid on so many levels but I'm sharing.
1. Newsweek shouldn't be entertain weeks from accounts that making fun of Meghan's looks as to be any indication of anything related to Netflix.
2. Angela Levin shouldn't be platformed by anyone on anything because she gets her information from troll accounts
Fact Check: Has Netflix Canceled Prince Harry's 'Heart of Invictus' Series? (https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-netflix-canceled-prince-harry-heart-invictus-series-1806550)
Quote from: changemhysoul on June 14, 2023, 10:12:50 PM
This is so stupid on so many levels but I'm sharing.
1. Newsweek shouldn't be entertain weeks from accounts that making fun of Meghan's looks as to be any indication of anything related to Netflix.
2. Angela Levin shouldn't be platformed by anyone on anything because she gets her information from troll accounts
Fact Check: Has Netflix Canceled Prince Harry's 'Heart of Invictus' Series? (https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-netflix-canceled-prince-harry-heart-invictus-series-1806550)
Angela Levin is so off the wall she just makes me laugh. She carries on about once being so close to Harry (whom she hasn?t seen since 2018) and yet knows exactly how his mind works, lol! She?s never met Meghan but just spits vitriol about her in every interview. As for the state of the Sussex marriage, she and Lady CC are excitedly predicting a divorce every five minutes. These two women and the commentators on GB News and other stations are just a complete joke.
Not canceled but delayed.
The entire industry is suffering economic issues. Disney yesterday announced the delay of every film or series from 1 to 3 years.
Netflix second half 2023 published their shows.
I believe more in Tom Bower Invictus delayed.
All the above is on Twitter
Spotify canceled
There is nothing to indicate that is being delayed. They already released the poster and it was slated for a summer release.
Wed, Jun 21, 2023 - Sat, Sep 23, 2023 <- dates of the summer in the US. Invictus is in September. That event & the weather has more credibility than Tom Bower.
I?ll accept Twitter has a source if there is a link, linking to the video in which that statement was made (Netflix & Spotify), article links, photos of book pages and screen shots and etc. More than it?s on Twitter.
I did look into the Spotify issue but there is nothing but speculation. As of now, the Archewell Audio still listen Spotify. Archetypes did great, did great numbers and has gotten award and the like. Even taking that out, If we?re going by Twitter, then things are great because the Spotify account regularly interacts with fans when they ask talk about Meghan or the podcast.
Anything can happen but /shrugs companies go through things all of the time. If I was Bower and those who don?t like them, I just wouldn?t hold out hope of seeing them finally fall, they?ve been praying for that since both deals were struck.
But Spotify, no one knows. Insiders is doing a lot of heavy lifting. It?s the not the first wolf cry when it come to Spotify.
Netflix, not delayed, they just hope the general public don?t know enough to follow dates and since Netflix isn?t running to the British tabloids to leak a story, then have to have something to talk about so they can claim Harry and Meghan are making it constantly about them while?.making everything constantly about them & inserting themselves into their business (if it?s not royal related?.they could try not caring )
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More photos of Harry
Maybe, an indication is promos - non so far, I hope 'Heart of Invictus' is sort of like F1's Drive to Survive or Tennis 'Breakpoint' which has a bit of what the sport (s) is about, inside stories of individuals, behind the scene drama stuff and the sort. So far both F1 and ATP and WTA have said the series has helped their sport, more people watching the 'actual' sport (s) after seeing the series. It's been good because both sports signed up for a second season.
In reference to Spotify, I recall a NYPost article, perhaps they are speculating from stating podcasts not within the 100 (she started well #1 in episode 1 but the other episodes didn't hit that spot, promos also are good for the 'watch later' to add numbers) are out and the VP who had the idea and hired the Sussexes has been fired with the other 200 employees.
The company is surviving the economy thanks to Joe Rogan and A++ musicians (Swift, Shakira, Beyonce...) with literally millions almost reaching between 500 to 1 billion clicks to those 4.
At work, so a full reply will have to come later but
1) Joe also release constant Podcast eps so not a great comparison, still she managed to do well with him
2) NY Post & Speculation, enough said
3) More than ep 1 got no1 or did really well.
I should be back with actual facts to back up what I said.
Joe Rogan is a great comparison, as Spotify has officially declared crunch time - economy.
Joe Rogan show: 11 million people per episode.
Meghan didn't do well from episode 2 nor 'watch later' which IS counted for totals.
June 2023
The Podcast Charts - Spotify | Spotify Charts (https://podcastcharts.byspotify.com/)
^ Podcast charts by the company, available for free for public viewing of who is #1 to #100 (hence the speculation of number within 100 and the fact of the Vicepresident demise)
Any 'factual numbers' 2022 is 2022, as of Jan 2023 as I said the 'entire' industry of entertainment is in economical trouble. The first to react was Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter, making redundancy left right and center, followed by Amazon (including Prime, TV department) followed by everyone else, including Netflix who are being more conservative in official notifications, unlike Disney who went straight at it notifying publicly yesterday of all delays; most delays is all Marvel films/series followed by Star Wars. Netflix conservatively published their half term June -December shows 2023.
Note: I am very carefull with my wording here and in whatever legal Sussex thread. i.e. when I say Netflix published their remaining of the year ''shows'' it is shows. I do not know if Invictus has been classified by Netflix people as a SHOW or DOCUMENTARY. The list of shows that will be on air is what officially Netflix conservatively published yesterday. This may well be tied to the so called social media trolls in relation to their thought process thinking that the Heart of Invictus is a show, they may be wrong, including Tom and whoever else thinking it is a show, which probably is not but a documentary. Netflix did not publish the remaining half of the year 'documentaries' that will be on air.
Hope I made myself clear, as in the other thread about Harry's Visa and the 15 minutes of fame tied to awareness of the state of things in the USA, the free border for everyone entering with no checks...
Additionally, one needs to check podcast charts by location worldwide. IF a i.e. UK podcast is 'within the number ranking' target for UK market, it will remain part of the economic continuity but has to be produced in the UK Spotify offices. This part is the 'source' let's call it speculation from the NYPost article. Their source, but it does make sense.
Locations | Life at Spotify (https://www.lifeatspotify.com/locations)
Meghan Markle?s ?Archetypes? Podcast at Spotify Won?t Be Renewed - WSJ (https://archive.ph/2023.06.15-210755/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/meghan-markles-archetypes-podcast-at-spotify-wont-be-renewed-44311f4f)
Official confirmation,
?The team behind #Archetypes remain proud of the podcast they created at Spotify. Meghan is continuing to develop more content for the Archetypes audience on another platform,? a spokeswoman for the couple?s Archewell Productions media company said.?
And it was something to be proud of, aside from amazing reviews (and acknowledging those who didn't like it and those who spread misinformation bout it. As well as the difference in reporting in American and other media)
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UK Media: Meghan Markle attacks Hollywood caricatures of Asian women in film.
US Media: Meghan Markle discusses "dragon lady" portrayal in Hollywood in her latest podcast episode.
The second one actually reflected the content of the podcast.
That being said, even if not on Spotify, I do hope Archetypes does appear again because it did great and I enjoyed listening to it.
And I said this because I'd like to clear up some mis-information on the numbers for Meghan's podcast.
One, to compare Joe Rogan (who still podcasting) to one that ended in November of last year and had a way shorter run overall (Meghan) in an attempt to put her down is...ehhhh at best. While the media gleefully calls out her dropping to 100 after months of silence is something. They don't ever go in depth on how well it did as it was airing....does speak to something. But, they tuned in every week so so views for Meghan.
It's an attempted put down that Joe Rogan is the one who makes money, which can be true but acting if unseating a man who was no.1 for 3 years straight, even if it was only for a moment wasn't something in it'self. Spotify got out of Meghan, what they needed. Which was a hit show and it was a hit.
So, it wasn't no.1 for one week/episode, it was for two and then only dropped down to two as of Sep. 1st. of last year. And that was good for a podcast that did a cold drop. A deal was announced, then months, then nothing and then a cold drop. What's notable about that, the fact that the people around her had more respect not to leak
Meghan Markle Podcast 'Archetypes' No. 1 on Spotify for Second Week - Variety (https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/meghan-markle-podcast-top-ranked-spotify-charts-second-week-1235358023/)
Unpon debuting it hit No.1 in UK, US and Canada (with the first doing being core. One because well...America and the other because they love to be involved with Meghan on one hand and say they aren't with the other)
https://twitter.com/TvKhaleesi/status/1564837180585000962
Even with the two week hiatus due to....the Queen, and no new episodes (which she should've released anyway) Archetypes was still in the top ten in 5 countries.
https://twitter.com/royal_suitor/status/1574651305997398017
At one point, No.2 in India, a mostly non-english (english and hindi spoken the most, correct if wrong) speaking, non-core market
https://twitter.com/larkdeta/status/1583141656840220674
Even if gone, this what Dawn Ostroff had to say,
Spotify: il futuro della pubblicit? online ? nei podcast - La Stampa (https://www.lastampa.it/tecnologia/2022/11/13/news/spotify_podcast_meghan_musica_straming-374277503/)
and this is a good thread that followed charts for the most part:
https://twitter.com/royal_suitor/status/1574651305997398017
I'll just do some notable insights, click for full thread
So, Archetypes rose in in France & Norway, at one point No.3 in India without confirmation that Deepika Padukone as a guest (then rose to no.2)
Hitting No.1 in Hong Kong
Hit No.1 in 10 Markets.
Moved up in Portugal
and as of the last week,
With the 7th episode due tomorrow, #Archetypes is holding steady on the charts among the top 10 podcasts in 5 countries. It?s the No. 1 Society & Culture podcast in the US which is why it generates so many off-air convos.
Top 10 - US (7), India (4), Canada (4), UK (10), NZ (10)
So renewal or not, no.1 for constant weeks or not and joe rogan or not. Archetypes did extremely well, even with an what I feel was an un-needed pause. Archetypes did well, won it's awards and etc.
So now,
At the end of season 1, Meghan and the #Archetypes team eluded to opportunities to take the conversation into other formats. I?ll be interested to see if their next move isn?t just about finding a new podcast home for the series but is about extending beyond audio streaming.
And I feel the same as above.
#22 then out of the top 100....one hit wonder that wasn't worth USD 18 Million, because if it was the Vice President wouldn't had been made redundant (I have worked my entire life for a very large corporation in top management, IF a 18 Million deal brings double, no one gets fired! Period!), as Meghan's podcast producers either, no matter the nice goodbye words, the producer went on tik tok to rant rant rant that she was the real producer, the Question writer, the phone call to the guest, the one who actually did the questions, received the answers from the guest, then Meghan with the wonders of technology did her part, the producer edited it all together like if they were in the same room.
The end.
There was a Dem/Covid 19 cancel culture against Joe Rogan, which especially Meghan voiced her desire to cancel the #1 and deplatform the best podcast that makes money for Spotify! Explain the desire to ruin people's lives, reach unemployment for dozens that by doing simple maths 18M can cover at least 18 employees for several years. It is not misinformation, it is freedom of information from 'other' scientists who did not agree with the vaccine because the approval of it was too fast to be reliable. As a matter of fact Pfizer and Moderna, both approved US Vaccines recently confessed that batches weren't thoroughly investigated, trials, etc. for approval. See all the witch hunt to a famous person just because he is the host/interviews people is hunted. I am one that is glad he is still firmly in his desk, chair, cool studio producing his own show. This is the last out of theme/thread content. Back to the Team Sussex subjects for me.
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Meghan Markle?s ?Archetypes? Podcast at Spotify Won?t Be Renewed - WSJ (https://archive.ph/2023.06.15-210755/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/meghan-markles-archetypes-podcast-at-spotify-wont-be-renewed-44311f4f)
Official confirmation,
?The team behind #Archetypes remain proud of the podcast they created at Spotify. Meghan is continuing to develop more content for the Archetypes audience on another platform,? a spokeswoman for the couple?s Archewell Productions media company said.?
And it was something to be proud of, aside from amazing reviews (and acknowledging those who didn't like it and those who spread misinformation bout it. As well as the difference in reporting in American and other media)
K Media: Meghan Markle attacks Hollywood caricatures of Asian women in film.
US Media: Meghan Markle discusses "dragon lady" portrayal in Hollywood in her latest podcast episode.
Lucy Liu who is also mixed race like me was consulted, she is NOT insulted by hollywood portrayal, she is proud of her acting in the film as a sword specialist. Kill Bill a in it's majority a FEMALE (S) protagonists film is one of the best ever in history. Meghan is bonkers attacking 'caricatures' of asian women. In asia we make a gazillion of Anime/caricature, all sorts of races I must say too pictured.
I am mixed race, half Asian, the 3 sisters practice martial arts, I am the specialist with the sword - teacher, a full fledge samurai, I can do all the 95 katas, it is a honor for us in Asia to be related/called dragon ladies, other than that my asian (horoscope) sign is the Dragon. It is also very highly symbolic in asian culture.
I?m sure Spotify have huge problems Post Covid. However if right wing conspiracy loving Joe Hogan can pull in the huge numbers of listenershe does (and Tucker Carlson over on Twitter as well) that says more to me about the sad state of the world, or rather of the public that contentedly listens to such rubbish, than it does about any stunning qualities in those two individuals.
Meghan (and Harry) will be fine. They both have ideas in the pipeline I?m sure. At least they are out of the reaches of the grey men at BP and that is something to be grateful for every day of their lives.
And
Prince Harry's New Netflix Show Is Definitely Happening | Marie Claire (https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/prince-harry-heart-of-invictus-netflix-release/)
Netflix Heart of Invictus series has NOT been cancelled and there may be other works in the pipeline.
Oh no. Here comes another biography.
In corporate language in ALL industries 'not meeting a 'productivity benchmark' is basically black balling the individual in the particular industry the individual is making a career. Shopping for other platforms will be very difficult.
What I don't like about this key word of 'productivity benchmark is that it does affect the ability to find jobs or hold on to existing contracts elsewhere in the same industry.
I think the couple signed up too many multiple contracts 2020, overwhelming. So, IF I where a CEO from existing contracts (Netflix and Penguin Random House), I'd give it a last chance.
^ Not easy to take care of multiple contracts, 1 season/12 episodes produced in 3 years is for any boss/supervisor to an employee not productive.
An example of high productivity: 1 season/144 episodes/live. That is 3 live episodes per week/4 weeks is a month, x 12 months. Hard worker. This is just an example of how companies relate productivity to salary. Because WSJ correctly related the productivity benchmark to salary.
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The couple hasn?t met the productivity benchmarks required to receive the full payout from the deal.
^This is also telling people in the corporate world who has experience, the employee contract clause is dependant on productivity to salary, the break up of a contract can happen if the productivity is not met. The couple signed a standard contract.
Ayse, I think the next book is Omid Scobie's End Game. I'll discuss that in the board/thread of people related to royalty when it comes out, anyway I see the correlation, Omid is in California or has returned since travelling there.
Smart Works Charity
@SmartWorksHQ
A week ago we met with our Client Champions to celebrate their new roles. During the Welcome Event, our CEO read out a letter from our Patron Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, who shared her personal congratulations to our Client Champions:
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Great to see the post from Smart Works
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Np! And more photos from the event
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Prince Harry cheers on wounded military veterans at the Warrior Games in San Diego - Mercury2Day (https://mercury2day.com/prince-harry-cheers-on-wounded-military-veterans-at-the-warrior-games-in-san-diego/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
Glad to see him there at the Warrior Games.
Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup 2023-Events (https://www.singaporepoloclub.org/events/event/calendar-of-events/events/150-150-sentebale-isps-handa-polo-cup-2023)
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Hopefully, Polo Harry and Meghan, Nacho and Prince Seeiso
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Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup 2023-Events (https://www.singaporepoloclub.org/events/event/calendar-of-events/events/150-150-sentebale-isps-handa-polo-cup-2023)
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Hopefully, Polo Harry and Meghan, Nacho and Prince Seeiso
Yes, I certainly hope so. It should be a terrific and enjoyable event.
Bloomberg's podcast newsletter, Soundbite shared are some of the podcast ideas that Prince Harry had pitched to Spotify.
Bloomberg - Are you a robot? (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-06-22/prince-harry-s-podcast-pitch-to-spotify-talk-to-putin-trump-about-childhoods)
QuoteHarry spoke with multiple producers and production houses, these people said, to discuss possible shows. Along the way, Harry listened to various ideas from others but mostly stuck by his own ? including one about childhood trauma. The concept: Harry would interview a procession of controversial guests, such as Vladimir Putin, Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump, about their early formative years and how those experiences resulted in the adults they are today.
Harry also had an idea, the people said, for a show centered on fatherhood. Another one would have tackled major societal conversations episode by episode, ranging from climate change to religion. For the latter, Harry hoped to have Pope Francis on as a guest.
The practicality of these ideas struck some people in the Harry-podcast cosmos as questionable at best, given that people like Putin and Zuckerberg rarely give wide-ranging interviews about the topics they?re passionate about ? let alone about their upbringings and personal childhood traumas.
In any case, no podcast from Harry ever materialized.
I believe, if true, that he threw out some big names to give idea. ?What happened to this mean in their childhood to make them so f?ked? up. Apparently Putin told a story to Clinton after the war about his life.
I highly doubt Harry wanted to interview Trump.
But overall, his podcast would?ve been a god idea. The male counterpart to Archetypes. A Podcast about trauma, how that impacts being a father, religion, how society refuses to let me open up and are cruel when they do. I?m still hoping to hear more in depth on how a miscarriage impacts the fathers. People like Bill Simmons are upset because Harry didn?t swing a Joe Rogan for types of content or some type of gossip and he actually had topics he wanted to talk about.
Anywoo, just shows that they?re really sad about them leaving and are unprofessional. There was already a person in twt who said they had good ideas. (Will post proof later)
And I?m guessing, WME is currently going through all of the contracts and Liz looking to see what can be changed.
Honestly I feel that more people are more familiar with Donald Trump's youth due to the books etc..about his life growing up in a wealthy environment in New York. Now Vladimir Putin would be a more interesting candidate though I highly doubt that he'd have agreed to sit down to an interview.
Quote from: TLLK on June 23, 2023, 01:08:51 PM
Honestly I feel that more people are more familiar with Donald Trump's youth due to the books etc..about his life growing up in a wealthy environment in New York. Now Vladimir Putin would be a more interesting candidate though I highly doubt that he'd have agreed to sit down to an interview.
True, Putin would be more interesting because he?s actually?.well?a horrible man but he has a brain and could move in ways that Trump can not and will not because it?s not him. I?d liken him more to a Pence or something.
And I could admit, that it take someone like Harry interviewing Trump for me to learn about him. Because I honestly don?t know much and he?s not a topic or person I?d care to look into more. That being said, I?m sure he?d had some messed up stories of growing up in that environment that would be interesting to get into from a systemic view and etc.
But either way, overall ideas sound good and a I hope he can take that to a different format, he if he wanted too.
That H wanted sounds very much like Joe Rogan interviewing 'controversial characters' :pillowfight: :flower:
He knows where the clicks are.
Fair play to H, got ahead of Simmons by telling the public what the podcast ideas was. I wonder what will Simmons do?
Proof that this came from H?
And no, the details of of what Harry wanted to do, sound opposite of Joe. Not only from topics to presentation.
It?s sounds like Simmons is upset that he didn?t get someone who wanted a Joe Rogan + Royal Gossip mix and didn?t get that with Harry but it sounds like that?s what he wanted.
As far as what Simmons will do? Don?t know, don?t care. Unless he releases video.
Based on the article (S) multiple production teams and his own team.
Gotcha, so it?s a ?seems to be? and ?I think? I think thing.
If anything comes, I hope he can get the one for fatherhood going.
He could say I think as my truth vs the BRF, vs US companies, NYPD, Mayor of a city so far he hasn't said his truth. These stories coming out from WSJ, Bloomberg are not gossip rags.
Good luck to H shopping In another platform, during his 3 years with Spotify he managed to be part of 1.2 episodes. I will stick with my comment wanting to interview Trump/Putin is exactly what Joe has done, interview controversial characters AND non controversial characters, let's say it like it is, the controversial characters are the dems moaning, when he interviews non controversial characters, zero moans. Gotta give it to Joe, he does controversy, it brings in the clicks, numbers, and because of that the advertising for the company. Anyone can check his podcasts, controversial character millions enter curiosity, like, dislike but I gotta know, etc. Non Controversial it makes the 'mark' but doesn't surpass the controversial ones. I mean the latest Robert Kennedy has even Biden and Trump trembling, probably both establishments. He broke the historical record in donations for his campaign with 2 social media live talks with Joe and the other with Elon. The latter two men didn't even think that could happen.
^Then you have the media reporting on it, just like Joe (and Elon), media journalists with the millions who entered live to listen or re-watch later, REPORTED on what happens in these live chats; Joe's unfiltered podcast or Elons Space. They aren't little social media shows any longer, 2 shows, with a strip under the screen saying: Donate Acct: RobertKennedyPresidentialCampaign Federal Bank acct #suchandsuch (so big brother can watch and make sure no deceptions going on), USD 30M. This has never happened before. Both Spotify and Twitter are using this as a copilot test for future programs, they have invited any presidential candidate who wants to speak. They have used this reference for ''other subjects'' with scientists, or whatever subject is buzzing. And it is working. So from a Copilot test, it pretty sure will become a blueprint Pilot Test that succeeded.
IF one thinks the Bloomberg H ideas is not exactly the same as Joe's. As a esteemed member says here I got a bridge to sell you.
When the media says 'multiple production teams and H team too', it's not them saying I think. The only one who has sad I think subjective to My truth is H. But not in any of the Sussexes US failures. BTW, NYPD is STILL waiting for H to deliver his pictures and film of the alleged chase. The media just won't forget it or let go, they call the NYDP weekly to find out if there is any 'development'.
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ALL IN ALL, H team reporting on this is a good studied PR. He or his PR people know exactly what I have said in my comments,know it's true, they know it brings chatter, they know the 'numbers' and the 'clicks', they just know :happy15:
Just because certain people are able to draw large numbers of others to listen to them doesn?t draw admiration from me. Throughout history, since radio was invented, ideologues have used it to impart their ideas and wishes to the masses. A certain A Hitler used the same methods through the 1930s, for example.
My son used to listen to Rogan. Dave is left leaning, knows a great deal about politics, current affairs etc, and over the past year or so has been completely put off by Rogan?s conspiracy theories take on things like Covid. As for Elon there is no way anybody in this household would listen to anything he?s got to say on any podcast or from any organisation.
And you may not believe it but there are are millions upon millions like us, including people who live in free democratic societies not ruled by the mighty buck. And we don?t live in the US, the capital of Consumerism and all it stands for.
Other voices in and out of the political arena speak to us in this country Australia and to others around the world. Might and money (and the ability to attract large sums of it) isn?t at all attractive and does not equal Right. I save my admiration for people who deserve it. People who work for others in their daily lives.
As for Robert Kennedy jnr, the BBC has a new report on him.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65934748
Robert F Kennedy Jr has downplayed his anti-vaccine views in his run for the US presidency, but a podcast appearance has put them front and centre once again.
Mr Kennedy, who's seeking the Democratic party nomination for president, is facing controversy after raising his anti-vaccine views on the Joe Rogan podcast.
He appeared on the massively popular series - known for its wide-ranging conversations and a range of guests, including a number with controversial or pseudoscientific views - last Thursday.
Now he's facing pushback for repeating several disproven statements that he's made as head of anti-vaccine charity Children's Health Defense. Among them was the widely debunked idea that vaccines cause autism.
There is millions of people that like him. Not one person is liked by everyone.
My point is H idea was to do a Joe.
Simmon had other ideas but he shall tell his story. Noble but cunning he did a checkmate on Harry. I am almost sure I know what it was about.
Quote from: wannable on June 24, 2023, 12:57:17 AM
There is millions of people that like him. Not one person is liked by everyone.
My point is H idea was to do a Joe.
Simmon had other ideas but he shall tell his story. Noble but cunning he did a checkmate on Harry. I am almost sure I know what it was about.
I don?t regard the profanity-driven Bill Simmons noble in any sense. On the contrary, people who can?t get their point across without swearing and blinding every five minutes (especially about other people) need to improve their vocabularies.
^ Nothing different to H trash talking, the only difference is H did it for much longer - 3 years, Simmons in less than 1 minute (and pre approved by Spotify giants)
A giant within the industry, with 30 years of experience working in the arts, entertainment and sport media (all, Simmons resume; from newspapers, digital, radio, TV and podcasting) I am sure when he tells his story, the noble + cunning will be understood, what I meant. A little clue he offered H a 'noble' idea, at the same time it is cunning in the sense to await H reaction to the idea, H reaction was exactly what Simmons reported to the rest of top management. IF H had reacted positively, that contract would still be alive. ETA: 2nd clue they tried their utmost best to save H from the word 'grifter' or being coined a con artist. Everyone knows once coined, the person is blackballed. 3rd and last clue the noble idea is the most true humanitarian thing that could have saved him (for real)
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A new article from the WSJ
They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows
Erich Schwartzel and Sarah Krouse
June 24, 2023 12:01 am ET
Wall Street Journal
Pay per view, the archive is available in Twitter
Netflix is next.
Quote from: changemhysoul on June 23, 2023, 12:42:14 PM
I believe, if true, that he threw out some big names to give idea. ?What happened to this mean in their childhood to make them so f?ked? up. Apparently Putin told a story to Clinton after the war about his life.
I highly doubt Harry wanted to interview Trump.
But overall, his podcast would?ve been a god idea. The male counterpart to Archetypes. A Podcast about trauma, how that impacts being a father, religion, how society refuses to let me open up and are cruel when they do. I?m still hoping to hear more in depth on how a miscarriage impacts the fathers. People like Bill Simmons are upset because Harry didn?t swing a Joe Rogan for types of content or some type of gossip and he actually had topics he wanted to talk about.
Anywoo, just shows that they?re really sad about them leaving and are unprofessional. There was already a person in twt who said they had good ideas. (Will post proof later)
And I?m guessing, WME is currently going through all of the contracts and Liz looking to see what can be changed.
Who is sad about them leaving? From the looks of it, it?s not Spotify.
Quote from: Ayse on June 26, 2023, 06:34:10 AM
Who is sad about them leaving? From the looks of it, it?s not Spotify.
If Harry and Meghan are called sad and bitter for speaking about their experiences in the BRF then it applies to Spotify. They had the same people going to the papers to be bitter about the Sussex's. Also, sad for Spotify overall because they spent a ton of money to hire big names and keep them exclusive but didn't do anything beyond that (IE, If you hire people who haven't worked in the market and leave it up to them while shooting down ideas from said people, then yea, you wasted money.) So sad for them because some of the contracts they keep vs letting the Sussex's go, with Meghan who has an award winning podcast that knocked their top biller off for two weeks, went no1 in various countries (non-english too and some didn't have celebs that had the draw in those countries) and still managed to stay top ten until it stopped airing but managed to keep it with a two-three week hiatus...you've lost something pretty good.
To the netflix point, it doesn't look like netflix is next.
And I do have a master post, I just have to gather a lot and it takes time but I did come to say that Kenya seems to be the next country to enter into the Invictus family.
https://twitter.com/gloria_orwoba/status/1674157549589864451
There are also more pictures of Harry at the Warrior Games that came out that'll post later.
Quote from: wannable on June 24, 2023, 12:25:35 PM
^ Nothing different to H trash talking, the only difference is H did it for much longer - 3 years, Simmons in less than 1 minute (and pre approved by Spotify giants)
A giant within the industry, with 30 years of experience working in the arts, entertainment and sport media (all, Simmons resume; from newspapers, digital, radio, TV and podcasting) I am sure when he tells his story, the noble + cunning will be understood, what I meant. A little clue he offered H a 'noble' idea, at the same time it is cunning in the sense to await H reaction to the idea, H reaction was exactly what Simmons reported to the rest of top management. IF H had reacted positively, that contract would still be alive. ETA: 2nd clue they tried their utmost best to save H from the word 'grifter' or being coined a con artist. Everyone knows once coined, the person is blackballed. 3rd and last clue the noble idea is the most true humanitarian thing that could have saved him (for real)
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A new article from the WSJ
They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows
Erich Schwartzel and Sarah Krouse
June 24, 2023 12:01 am ET
Wall Street Journal
Pay per view, the archive is available in Twitter
Netflix is next.
Correction on Simon, he didn't trash talk for one minute, he's done it before about Harry.
So, seeing as Simon disrespected Harry before, no, he wasn't going to get the reaction he wanted, which was praise, his ideas for the go-ahead and Harry fawning over him. I'd love for them to mention the ideas he had for Harry's podcast because he did fail to do that.
And being a giant in the industry doesn't do much when that giant and the giant the person works for is bleeding money and then signed a bunch of podcasters but didn't actually plan out what they would do with the people they signed.
They got Lucky with Joe, Dax and the Call Her Daddy because all of those people were producing podcast, had their own departments and didn't need Spotify to do much but host them.
Kenya, an African nation and a Commonwealth country, to join the Invictus Games family is great news. As for the Spotify deal, considering the mountains of printers? ink, the multitudes of hot air the commentating media has used about that issue you would think that Harry and Meghan have single handedly lost WW III for the free world in the last fortnight. Oh the glee, oh the rejoicing, lol!
Excellent news about Kenya joining the Invictus Games.
Quote from: changemhysoul on June 28, 2023, 11:01:59 PM
Correction on Simon, he didn't trash talk for one minute, he's done it before about Harry.
So, seeing as Simon disrespected Harry before, no, he wasn't going to get the reaction he wanted, which was praise, his ideas for the go-ahead and Harry fawning over him. I'd love for them to mention the ideas he had for Harry's podcast because he did fail to do that.
And being a giant in the industry doesn't do much when that giant and the giant the person works for is bleeding money and then signed a bunch of podcasters but didn't actually plan out what they would do with the people they signed.
They got Lucky with Joe, Dax and the Call Her Daddy because all of those people were producing podcast, had their own departments and didn't need Spotify to do much but host them.
1 minute or 10 minutes, my point still stands. One can't be angry with Simmon when Harry has done worse.
Big Enough News for this to get it's own post and not apart of my master post.
It's more news on Invictus X Kenya.
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https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1/status/1674408098998505474
It was posted by KBC Channel1 News, Kenya's National News Broadcaster
David Wiseman (tallest man in the photo) is Director of Invictus Games. The man with the beard to his right, he is , Derrick Cobbinah served 10 years in the British Army. He has helped to lead efforts to expand Invictus Games to Nigeria and Kenya. Derrick lives and works in Ghana advocating for the needs of veterans.
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Another photo
Also,
Invictus Games Foundation was repped in the Kenya Senate, invited by one of the MP's
https://twitter.com/ArchewellBaby/status/1674432488779968512
It looks like we'll be getting an official announcement soon.
Quote from: changemhysoul on June 29, 2023, 09:24:08 PM
Big Enough News for this to get it's own post and not apart of my master post.
It's more news on Invictus X Kenya.
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https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1/status/1674408098998505474
It was posted by KBC Channel1 News, Kenya's National News Broadcaster
David Wiseman (tallest man in the photo) is Director of Invictus Games. The man with the beard to his right, he is , Derrick Cobbinah served 10 years in the British Army. He has helped to lead efforts to expand Invictus Games to Nigeria and Kenya. Derrick lives and works in Ghana advocating for the needs of veterans.
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Another photo
Also,
Invictus Games Foundation was repped in the Kenya Senate, invited by one of the MP's
https://twitter.com/ArchewellBaby/status/1674432488779968512
It looks like we'll be getting an official announcement soon.
Hope so. I think it?s terrific news.
News about The Diana Award has been moved to this thread in the Diana, Princess of Wales forum
The Diana Award News (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=91402.0)
Prince Harry plans Netflix doc on Africa ? without Meghan Markle (https://pagesix.com/2023/06/29/prince-harry-plans-netflix-doc-on-africa-without-meghan-markle/)
QuotePrince Harry is making plans to return to Africa solo for a new Netflix documentary, Page Six can reveal.
Despite questions over the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?s $100 million Netflix deal, the renegade royal is planning a new doc, we?re told.
The Sussexes are under pressure to come up with winning content for Netflix after it was revealed their Spotify deal had imploded.
Harry?s potential African journey will inevitably be seen as following in the footsteps of his mother, Princess Diana, who traveled to Africa to campaign against landmines shortly before her death.
It?s not yet known what the documentary will be about. However, the ongoing Hollywood writers? strike means the prince cannot move forward with his plans yet, we are told.
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Prince Harry plans Netflix doc on Africa ? without Meghan Markle (https://pagesix.com/2023/06/29/prince-harry-plans-netflix-doc-on-africa-without-meghan-markle/)
It's the without Meghan that tickles because....people can have different interest.
Anywoo, A Netflix Film about the Kingdom of Lesotho would be lovely or some film following the works of African Parks.
The documentary Harry and Meghan is nominated for the Hollywood Critics award.
?The Boys,? ?Yellowjackets,? ?Abbott Elementary? lead 2023 HCA TV Awards nominations - AwardsWatch (https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/)
Saving grace, a last Hollywood opportunity (to open doors to other streamer apps). IMO, the couple should go, do the red carpet, listen carefully and do exactly what their minders/handler = Agency says, and all will be fine.
^Usually once voted in the five major film industry awards, the others folllow through. The unusual happened a few minutes ago, Deadline - Hollywood bible has just announced that their docudrama didn't get the votes for the Emmy's.
It's a fairly new organisation and doesn't seem all that prestigious and they were shutout of the Emmys -
HCA in Turmoil As Members Resign Amid Questions About Finances, Voting ? The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hollywood-critics-association-resignations-scandal-1235203418/)
Oops my bad, I thought it was the CCA (Critics Choice Award), which is why my previous comment of 'usually the rest follow through'.
^ Yes, cleared now, the HCA (Hollywood Critics Asso) is fairly new and in trouble fast - from money disappearance to questioning methodology of 'votes'
OH NO EVEN MORE?BAD LUCK ? HITS MEGHAN & HARRY ..LATEST #breakingnews #meghanandharry #meghanmarkle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAmhEsiydYE)
Neil Sean said last night the HCA will not have an actual ceremony, allegedly the organization sent a letter to all nominees stating that due to the screenwriters strike is the excuse. Awards will be sent to the winners.
IMO, I'd rather wait to see if the above is true, only because for now the Emmys will have a ceremony regardless of a screenwriters strike.
Where will the 2023 Emmys be held?
The Microsoft Theater
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EQUIMUNDO REPORT: THE STATE OF THE WORLD?S FATHERS
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Equimundo, an organization working internationally to engage men and boys as allies in gender equality, has released the State of the World?s Fathers 2023 report. They conducted research across 17 countries and surveyed thousands of men and women.
The 2023 data shows that men are increasingly involved in caregiving and would like to increase their care work at home, although deeply ingrained social norms and a lack of supportive policies and power structures discourage them from doing so. The report recognizes care work as the bedrock of society, and calls for continued advancements towards gender equality. It also emphasizes the need for media representation that normalizes men?s caregiving roles.
The Archewell Foundation is proud to have supported this report, as well as Equimundo?s continued work to promote gender equality around the globe.
To read the full State of the World?s Fathers 2023 report:
Equimundo Report: The State of the World?s Fathers | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/equimundo-report-the-state-of-the-worlds-fathers/)
State of the World's Fathers 2023 | Equimundo (https://www.equimundo.org/resources/state-of-the-worlds-fathers-2023/)
Sentebale's Instagram account posts the details of Prince Harry's upcoming charity polo match in Singapore and his summit appearance in Japan.
Login ? Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CvWkS1Xo1K7/?img_index=1)
Quote from: TLLK on July 31, 2023, 12:12:33 PM
Sentebale's Instagram account posts the details of Prince Harry's upcoming charity polo match in Singapore and his summit appearance in Japan.
Login ? Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CvWkS1Xo1K7/?img_index=1)
This is so good to read, especially as the Cup of this Polo Club has raised 11 million so far for Sentebale. Thats a terrific total.
Quote from: Curryong on July 31, 2023, 11:38:08 PM
This is so good to read, especially as the Cup of this Polo Club has raised 11 million so far for Sentebale. Thats a terrific total.
That's right! I'm ready for Harry bc we didn't get a Polo season this year. Harry will be heading a team vs Nacho who will also be heading a team. It's going to be great to see the brother's again, esp after Nacho refuted a story in Page Six.
They will also be doing an event in Toyoko the day before.
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I have to admit that I was a little surprised that there wasn't a polo season with Harry this summer. However he might be choosing to just play in one big charity tournament a year now.
Quote from: TLLK on August 01, 2023, 02:26:51 PM
I have to admit that I was a little surprised that there wasn't a polo season with Harry this summer. However he might be choosing to just play in one big charity tournament a year now.
Yes, I was super bummed bc I loved what content we got.
I don't know if he only wanted to play with the Los Padres Team. I don't think Nacho was steadily in the US this summer and I don't know much about the activities of the other two players that were on their team.
Meghan Markle will join her husband Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in September | Tatler (https://www.tatler.com/article/meghan-markle-will-%3Cbr%20/%3Ejoin-her-husband-prince-harry-at-the-invictus-games-in-september)
QuoteMeghan Markle will join her husband Prince Harry as he hosts the Invictus Games in D?sseldorf in September, it has been announced.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make the journey from their home in the celebrity enclave of Montecito, California, to pay tribute to the injured veterans and serving military personnel taking part in the annual tournament. Last year, the couple delighted royal fans by attending the 2022 edition in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Harry and Meghan Announce the Winners of $2 Million in Grants For Responsible Tech
Harry and Meghan Announce the Winners of $2 Million in Grants for Responsible Tech | Vanity Fair (https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/08/harry-and-meghan-grants-for-responsible-tech)
video in the link
and archewell link
Youth Leaders Changing the Future of Technology | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/youth-leaders-changing-the-future-of-technology/)
Updates from the IG Dusseldorf website on the various teams that will be participating.
Nations and Teams / Invictus Games (https://invictusgames23.de/en/the-games-2023/teams/)
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PRINCE Harry and wife Meghan have befriended movie star John Travolta
The US-based royals have spent time with Look Who's Talking and Pulp ''Fiction star Travolta at celebrity hangout The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.
The screen idol, a member of controversial religion Scientology, socialised with Harry and Meghan at the hotel's ultra-VIP Polo Lounge where its trademark salad can cost GBP 1,500.
The trio shared food and drinks at a party for the couple's Archewell foundation hosted by the hotel.
Sources insist Harry and Meghan are not Scientologists but an insider said: ''They all got on extremely well.''
Harry and Meghan befriend huge Hollywood megastar after falling out with other high profile pals including the Beckhams | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/23359057/harry-meghan-friends-john-travolta/)
Possible photo op between Rahm (Ari Emanuel - WMA, brother) with Harry.
Rahm Israel Emanuel is an American politician and diplomat who is the current United States ambassador to Japan
Source: Lady C
Omid Scobie
@scobie
Prince Harry arrives at Haneda Airport, Tokyo. Tomorrow he will take part in the philanthropy-focused @ISPSHanda Sports Value Summit. ISPS, a Japanese non-profit, is sponsor of the Sentebale Polo Cup (which Harry will be joining in Singapore on Aug 12).
https://twitter.com/i/status/1688892476403167233
More on Prince Harry's arrival in Tokyo.
Prince Harry Arrives in Tokyo, Japan Wearing Archewell Hat (https://people.com/prince-harry-arrives-tokyo-japan-wearing-archewell-baseball-cap-7571237)
QuoteAt Wednesday's summit, Harry and Figueras will be joined by ISPS Handa Founder Dr. Handa, former New Zealand All Blacks and ISPS Handa Ambassador Dan Carter, Sentebale Chair Sophie Chandauka MBE, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of South Africa?s Stellenbosch University Professor Wim de Villiers and Royal Australian Navy Veteran and Invictus Games Gold Medalist Steve James.
Wednesday's sports summit is just the first event Prince Harry will undertake while in Asia this week. Sentebale ? the organization that Harry founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help children in Africa affected by poverty, inequality, HIV/AIDS and more recently COVID-19 ? previously announced that the 2023 Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup will take place at the Singapore Polo Club on August 12. Harry is set to play on the Royal Salute Sentebale Team against the Singapore Polo Club Team captained by Figueras, one of the charity?s longstanding ambassadors.
The Duke of Sussex said in a statement: "The annual Polo Cup is essential to Sentebale?s vital work ensuring children and young people are healthy, resilient, and able to thrive. The funds raised this year will support our Clubs and Camps programme, which provides intensive psychosocial support to young people living with HIV. In a time where being HIV positive is no longer a death sentence, we are empowering young people to know their status, stay healthy, and eliminate the stigma so that they can break the cycle."
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'Can we have a group hug?' Prince Harry is embraced by South African choir and tells them to 'keep spreading the love' after its conductor said he was 'so modest for such an icon'
Duke of Sussex urges Stellenbosch University choir to 'keep spreading the love'
He met singers at ISPS Sports Values Summit 'Special Edition' in Tokyo today
By MARK DUELL
PUBLISHED: 15:32 BST, 9 August 2023 | UPDATED: 15:32 BST, 9 August 2023
Prince Harry asks South African choir for group hug at Tokyo summit | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12389317/Prince-Harry-asks-South-African-choir-group-hug-Tokyo-summit.html)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/09/14/74125433-12389317-image-a-104_1691589038305.jpg)
just more harry stuff
japanese coverage: ????????????????????????????????ISPS????? - ?? : ?????? (https://www.nikkansports.com/general/nikkan/news/202308090000737.html)
"The Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting competition for injured and sick military personnel and veterans, was set up by the duke in 2014. It will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, in September.
James, who was injured after falling at sea and left with chronic pain, neurological issues and mental health challenges, said: ?I needed Invictus, to teach me a very different approach to sport, it?s enabling, it helps pain go away.
?I would like to thank Prince Harry for saving my life.?
Prince Harry praises ?healing? power of sport at summit in Tokyo | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-sport-invictus-healing-b2390262.html)
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James?s responses to Harry and Invictus is similar to the dozens of responses and letters published since the IG was formed. Men and women, maimed and badly injured, whose lives were changed for ever, found a reason to overcome dark thoughts, to go on, to train hard, to achieve. And yes, they did thank him, in their hundreds. Not just for Invictus but for Walking With the Wounded, and for his overall support of vets. There were many times on Twitter that British vets would report on his popping in at their homes, encouraging them in their rehabilitation routines and genuinely being a friend.
It?s so good to see Harry looking so happy and chipper, hugging the choir, interacting with others at this Summit. Also looking forward to news in Singapore of the Polo Cup and match.
Prince Harry Stresses Life Focus on 'Charity' After Hollywood Setbacks (https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-stresses-life-focus-charity-hollywood-setbacks-1818745)
QuotePrince Harry reaffirmed his life's commitment to charity work on Wednesday, during a sports summit appearance in Tokyo, Japan.
Harry told attendees of the ISPS (International Sports Promotion Society) Sports Values Summit?Special Edition that he finds fulfilment in giving back to others. The prince added that his life would always be dedicated to charity.
"I've been involved in many charities for most of my life, and I get a huge amount of fulfilment giving back to as many people as possible," Harry said, per U.K. newspaper The Daily Telegraph. "My life is charity?always has been, always will be."
The highlighting of his lifelong dedication to charity work comes as the prince has faced a number of setbacks in another aspect of his post-working royal life?his career in the entertainment industry.
Rita Ora announces that she will perform at the IG closing ceremonies.
Rita Ora announces she will perform at the closing ceremony for Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Dusseldorf | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12393379/Rita-Ora-perform-closing-ceremony-Prince-Harry-Invictus-Games.html)
Here's the link to Prince Harry's video message.
Prince Harry speaks about ?healing journey? in video message and reveals he?ll be at Invictus Games next month (https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/8809338/prince-harry-invictus-games-excited/amp/)
He hopes to come out (after Invictus) as a better person.
A beaming Harry polo match ends in a draw, after raising money for Sentebale and other charities in Singapore yesterday.
Smiling Prince Harry poses with old pal Nacho Figueras at Singapore Polo Club ahead of match - as Duke continues tour of Asia | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12399665/Smiling-Prince-Harry-poses-old-pal-Nacho-Figueras-Singapore-Polo-Club-ahead-match-Duke-continues-tour-Asia.html)
?Prince Harry and Nacho today played in the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup, which takes place annually and raises significant amounts for charity.
Since 2010, the cup has raised over ?11 million to support Sentebale's work with children and young people affected by poverty, inequality and HIV/AIDS in southern Africa.
The Duke of Sussex, who is a Co-Founding Patron of Sentebale, said when his participation was announced: 'The annual Polo Cup is essential to Sentebale's vital work ensuring children and young people are healthy, resilient, and able to thrive.?
Sentebale on Instagram: "What a day! The Duke of Sussex and Nacho Figueras battled it out on opposing teams in this year?s Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv2OBnbvhnO/?img_index=2)
Britain's Prince Harry saddles up for Singapore charity polo game | Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/world/britains-prince-harry-saddles-up-singapore-charity-polo-game-2023-08-12/)
QuoteThe match ended in a 7-7 tie, with the trophy shared by both teams.
Proceeds from the match will go to Prince Harry's Sentebale foundation, co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, which supports young people living with HIV and AIDS in Africa.
The prince last visited Singapore in 2017, when he played polo to raise funds for the same charity.
Yes, it was a draw, but apparently a very enjoyable game nonetheless between two friendly teams. It will be interesting to see what the proceeds are for Sentebale. Harry seems to have had a good little break in Asia and will be going back to the US refreshed, no doubt.
Heart of Invictus | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeJuxMYhmEc&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo)
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Follow a group of competitors, from around the globe, all service members who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses, on their road to the Invictus Games The Hague.
#InvictusGames
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Thank you for sharing
@wannable.
^ Nice to share. All welcome
What's on Netflix
@whatonnetflix
The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle documentary HEART OF INVICTUS will arrive on Netflix globally on August 30th.
If anyone is looking for more information on Heart of Invictus we've got you covered.
'Heart of Invictus' Prince Harry's Veterans Sport Docuseries is Coming to Netflix in August 2023 - What's on Netflix (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/heart-of-invictus-prince-harrys-veterans-sport-docuseries-is-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2023/)
Hello, so lazy about posting so this going to (hopefully) big a invictus master post aside from the trailer as that's been posted! Invictus always has challenges going on so I don't post about them often but there's been some big news, quieter ones and post about the constant's and etc!
new's post about the trailer: there are more news articles but so much to track and these have the general gist so here they are
Netflix Drops First Trailer for Prince Harry?s ?Heart of Invictus? Docuseries | Netflix, Prince Harry | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip | (https://www.justjared.com/2023/08/16/netflix-drops-first-trailer-for-prince-harry-heart-of-invictus-docuseries/)
Prince Harry's next Netflix project gets first-look trailer (https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a44831981/prince-harry-heart-of-invictus-trailer/?utm_campaign=socialflowTWDSBRKUK&utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=twitter)
https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-heart-of-invictus-netflix-series
Prince Harry in Heart of Invictus Netflix Trailer Praises War Veterans ? The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/prince-harry-heart-of-invictus-netflix-trailer-1235568214/)
https://twitter.com/RTVCnoticias/status/1691619677326221744?s=20 - video from Colombian news
?Heart Of Invictus?: Netflix Drops Trailer, Announces Premiere Date ? Deadline (https://deadline.com/2023/08/heart-of-invictus-netflix-premiere-date-prince-harry-docuseries-1235520887/)
How to Watch Prince Harry's Heart of Invictus Docuseries (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a44830697/how-to-watch-stream-prince-harry-heart-of-invictus-docuseries/)
Prince Harry: Invictus Games focuses on recovery, not injury (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/prince-harry-invictus-games-focuses-190921278.html)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New Netflix Documentary ? GRAZIA USA (https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/heart-of-invictus/)
post about the trailer:
https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1691950949647172018?s=20
invictus related:
https://invictusaustralia.org/aussies-volunteering-invictus-games-dusseldorf/ - post from invictus Australia
https://twitter.com/inspiredduchess/status/1691869384866967571?s=20 - someone tweeted the invictus germany account and they said that invictus will be streamed and be live on their youtube channel as well as select tv stations. i believe i saw another tweet about it airing on the bbc but i need to confirm
https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/news/derbyshire/news/news/forcewide/2023/august/derbyshire-officer-selected-for-the-invictus-games/
"?The banks of the Rhine in D?sseldorf will be converted into an entire campus dedicated to the games.? Learn more about Invictus Games Park where all the events will be held. #IG23 #InvictusGames"
https://twitter.com/Duesseldorf/status/1691450384953524225
?It means a lot that [Crown Prince Frederik] appreciates what we?ve been through & what we have achieved here in the project. His interest in Invictus is greater than I expected. It really seems like he appreciates the entire team's efforts towards the goal," says Bob Thaarup.?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3e2recWoAAPfsS?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/forsvaretdk/status/1691021621429956609
https://twitter.com/invictusgamesNG/status/1691092475908382720?s=20 - invictus Nigeria
"This year, Israel 🇮🇱 will participate in the Invictus Games for the first time. Dr. Brendan Nelson, president of
@Boeing Global met with Boaz Tabib, competitor from Israel and table tennis champion. In our blog, Dr. Nelson tells Boaz' inspiring story:
https://invictusgames23.de/en/blog/hope-and-healing-at-the-invictus-games/
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1690985756892770304
and that's about it (i'm sleepy)
I have so much Harry polo stuff and etc as well so at some point, I'll get around to posting that.
@changemhysoul - LOL you can be lazy now and then. The extra long post is just fine.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be seen together in public for the first time since the night of their ill-fated New York paparazzi car chase when they appear alongside each other at September?s Invictus Games.
The Duchess will take to the stage during the closing ceremony, it has emerged.
The 42-year-old will host the ?Lifestories Scene? segment, which offers a glimpse into the courage and resilience shown by the injured servicemen and women who compete.
The Duchess?s ?poignant? contribution will serve as a testament to the event?s profound ability to transform lives, said organisers.
The Duke will also deliver a farewell speech at the closing ceremony in D?sseldorf, Germany, on Sept 16, hailing the competitors? ?unwavering spirit and impressive recovery journey?.
The games, which begin on Sept 9, will mark the couple?s first public appearance together since the car chase following an award ceremony in New York on May 16.
The Telegraph
17 August 2023
Victoria Ward
Royal Reporter
Quote from: TLLK on August 17, 2023, 12:39:36 PM
@changemhysoul - LOL you can be lazy now and then. The extra long post is just fine.
i give my thanks, i have so much saved but it's the getting it transferred over part. and i do need to actually prep myself for when Invictus hits off bc i'm expecting so much. but some more below.
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The Military band of the Royal Netherlands Marechausse performing.
https://twitter.com/NtokozoMg/status/1517099358189150213?s=20 (video, also is there a way to post videos if they're not on youtube?)
idk if i've posted before but this with more context
10 strong WIS soldiers fully ready to compete at the
@invictusGamesDE
2023 in
@dusseldorf
. They are the unconquered.
One of the best short video of my career that fuses military formation and sport to demonstrate resilience
#InvictusGames2023
https://twitter.com/okeyelias1/status/1691920379931992161
if you have twitter, give a like or a retweet, he's a film-maker and has been filming the journey of the Invictus Nigeria soldiers, and he post a lot of content about the them. He's super excited for the games.
Invictus Games: Nigeria gets Africa's first entry at Prince Harry's games for wounded veterans | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/09/africa/nigeria-invictus-games-intl/index.html)
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'Prince Harry called after my Russian kidnap hell and now I'm inspired to fight again'
Prince Harry: Invictus Games focuses on recovery, not injury
https://archive.is/HjVlf#selection-2323.4-2326.0
"A female competitor from Ukraine says that to rehabilitate herself, she needs Invictus but that war does not allow them to relax. Among those who appear on screen is Yulia ?Taira? Paievska, a Ukrainian military medic, who was captured by Russian forces during the siege of Mariupol. She had been due to participate in last year?s games as part of the Ukrainian team, but was captured shortly ahead of the event.
She had previously been given a body camera to participate in the documentary series which was later smuggled out of the country. Ms Paievska was released by the Russians last June and received a phone call from the Duke one week later. She credited the media attention surrounding the games with helping to save her life.
?I am very grateful to Prince Harry, because it was after ... the Invictus Games that the Russians stopped interrogating and torturing me,? she told The Telegraph.
?I think that spreading the word to the whole world influenced their decision to trade me in a prisoner exchange.?
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Beyond The Games | The IGF Conversation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_4fM5kHFk8&t=6s&ab_channel=InvictusGamesFoundation)
Beyond The Games | The IGF Conversation
Such wonderful and inspiring news, especially Ms Paievska, the medic who was captured and then tortured until news of Invictus spurred the Russians to release her. I?ve read so many comments from vets who thank Harry and the IG for literally their lives. The filming of the Nigerian soldiers too. Wonderful work. If Harry does nothing else with this life, and I?m convinced he and Meghan will do much more hands on charity work, Invictus will still stand as a crowning achievement.
Invictus will do well because it is a UK charity registered in the UK Charity Commission.
All of their other charities need 'fixing', it may remain in Delaware, the fixing has to do with the 95% to them rather than charity, it worked ages ago, not in the woke era.
One, I'd like proof that 95% money made will be going to them and not their non-profit. You could be completely correct but I'd be nice to get facts to back-up statements like that instead of just spouting.
And Invictus will and does well not because it's has anything to do with the UK but the Founding Patron, The Board and everything Invictus offers aside from the games but the community that's put into it. Invictus does well because have the things like Heart of Invictus which will showcase the the work behind it, the stories of those involved and the heart that goes into it. Just like Meghan's projects in the UK weren't successful simply for being the UK but the time and resources and connections she put into her work.
But I agree with Curry, Invictus will always be a crowning one and the fact that it grows year after year with bigger partners, more nations and etc. The worst thing about Invictus is that it's bi-yearly instead of yearly. I can't wait for Germany because I think we might get the host of the 2027 games. We know Canada will be 2025 but they were taking bids for the following games after that.
That is Delaware law, only 5% has to go to charity, the other 95% can be expenses.
Then we have Lady C who recently stated with no allegedly nor for legal purposes, etc. that the couple since Megxit have received 30M in donation, gave to charity 3M. Pretty much 10% divided in two years, 5%.
Quote from: wannable on August 19, 2023, 01:39:45 PM
That is Delaware law, only 5% has to go to charity, the other 95% can be expenses.
Then we have Lady C who recently stated with no allegedly nor for legal purposes, etc. that the couple since Megxit have received 30M in donation, gave to charity 3M. Pretty much 10% divided in two years, 5%.
So, you're quoting that the law says CAN happen, are you able to post proof of what you said and how it actually has happened. I didn't ask for the law, I asked for proof to back up the claims of what you said. So do you have any, actual proof of what you stated, which was..."All of their other charities need 'fixing', it may remain in Delaware, the fixing has to do with the 95% to them rather than charity, it worked ages ago, not in the woke era."
So, once again, I'm not asking what Daleware says can happen, since you claimed that 95% is going to them, can you back up that claim? Since you said it, it should be simple enough right?
Also, you're quoting Lady C who isn't connected to the man's who title she's is desperately holding onto (ofc, we can glean that projection she has about meghan seeing as she's doing it herself.)
And since you're quoting a woman who has 0 connections to the Sussex's, I'm sure you can also quote the proof she's given to her claims right? Because she can state what she wants, I'm assuming because she's so well connected and seemingly has a ton of information (a lot of it being wrong but, I do realize I'm engaging with people who hold the Sussex's to a level of truth are willing to quote people who are proven liars and etc) but, I'm assuming that you, are different and care about facts. So I would believe that instead of running to the forum to parrot what Lady C has said, that you'd look into the formation she gave, found it was creditable and would be able to back up those claims.
Or at the very least, point me in the direction of Lady C's findings that back up what she has said? I don't believe I'm asking for much, just actual proof, documents, charity commission findings to back up claim from a woman who's never met neither person she's making her money off of, with a title that she's clinging too.
Because, if Lady C's word can be taken as the truth, in that vein, everything Meghan and Harry said is the utter and only truth if our barrier of entry for facts is that woman, then yeah, anything anyone says can be believed.
That being said, I got side-tracked.
Do you have proof of your claims? That's my only question and quoting Lady C is not actual proof of what you said.
I can quote Lady C as she is a regular fixture for social and mainstream media. Period.
You can believe whatever you want to believe, no one, not me is stopping you or anyone.
Quote from: wannable on August 19, 2023, 10:29:40 PM
I can quote Lady C as she is a regular fixture for social and mainstream media. Period.
You can believe whatever you want to believe, no one, not me is stopping you or anyone.
So you believe do you, that the QM was born of an affair between a French cook called Marguerite (of whom no proof exists, not even a full name) and the Earl of Strathmore, Elizabeth?s father, because he ?needed heirs?? He in fact had several adult and nearly adult sons at the time of Elizabeth?s birth. Because Lady CC wrote that in a bio on the RF.
So in the believe or not want to believe section put me please among Lady CC?s non-believers. The woman is clearly a fantasist. For a long time back when she was trying to make her way as a socialite, she inferred untruthfully that her birth family had aristo connections. People in Jamaica knew the truth. Her father owned a store.
And since when has regularly spreading gossip online and on TV been proof of veracity about anyone?
I can quote, I didn't say I believe or not. It's like if I misquote you stating ''so you believe in the con, penalized and jailed ByLine people who have lost every suit'', never have, never will.
I can link or quote a news for discussion purpose. Of course, I DO know where Lady C is coming from; a bunch of Delaware companies each with a 'specialization is a paradise state, you can use each of your specialized companies for your needs; one is a transportation company, the other is a accounting company, the other is a marketing company and so on...no need to use third parties, or use third parties at Delaware too. :shake:
Quote from: wannable on August 20, 2023, 12:01:03 AM
I can quote, I didn't say I believe or not. It's like if I misquote you stating ''so you believe in the con, penalized and jailed ByLine people who have lost every suit'', never have, never will.
I can link or quote a news for discussion purpose. Of course, I DO know where Lady C is coming from; a bunch of Delaware companies each with a 'specialization is a paradise state, you can use each of your specialized companies for your needs; one is a transportation company, the other is a accounting company, the other is a marketing company and so on...no need to use third parties, or use third parties at Delaware too. :shake:
I?m sure Lady CC believes she is an expert on US business and taxation law among her other claims.
She claims to have an A accountant expert USA source, friends in California, friends in Montecito. Clearly one can have family and friends all over the world..., true or not is up to each person to believe or not.
Quote from: wannable on August 20, 2023, 12:12:40 AM
She claims to have an A accountant expert USA source, friends in California, friends in Montecito. Clearly one can have family and friends all over the world..., true or not is up to each person to believe or not.
She has certainly claimed a lot of things in her time, many of which were completely untrue.
And plenty true too. She's a socialite with connections.
So we've confirmed that Lady C has nothing to back up her words and we've confirmed that you have nothing to back up the words you quoted.
Lady C can have all of the connections she wants, what I'm asking for is proof of her claims. If you can't give actual proof, then at least preface your statements with 'rumor has it' and not 'they are doing this or that with funds or they've received funds.'
Because you stated that they did something, when asked for proof, you have nothing to back it up but a gossiper. Not even a first hand source at that but a person with some connections who has had 0 contact with the people she's talking about. Thank you for clearing that up. If you ever find proof of your claims (believe them or not, you did repeat them in attempt to be shady and smear) I'd be open to viewing them.
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Another post from the person filming/photographing team Nigeria. It's a behind the scenes of the video they did. He's just so excited about Invictus.
Relax and immerse yourself in this
intriguing behind-the-scenes clip of team Nigeria🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬, which features our 10-strong WIS members dancing and having fun
during filming.
#dusseldorf #sports #weareinvictus #InvictusGames2023 #AfricanFootball #nigeria #HeartOfInvictus
https://twitter.com/okeyelias1/status/1693044390879511007
With 1 hour a week of work from the Sussexes, she's probably right.
Quote from: wannable on August 20, 2023, 12:54:20 AM
With 1 hour a week of work from the Sussexes, she's probably right.
That was originally a dig from a so called journalist at the Fail. And even at that time they knew it was a lie. Whereas the pathetically few engagements the Wales?s do per year is there in black and white at the end of the year for all to see. Letting people in their 70s do twice as many engagements as them has become usual for those two.
Archewell website published their own tax form as per law or you post annual finance signed by an certified auditor. They chose to publish the IRS tax.
QuoteThe nonprofit?s public IRS 990 filing, posted to Archewell?s official website, also revealed that the Beverly Hills-based organization raised just over $13 million from donors ? with $10 million coming from one exceedingly generous private benefactor.
In the form they declared one hour work a week 3million dispersed
Has anyone figured out the hours that the Sussex's have actually worked for any charity since they left the royal family? Oh, I know they don't have to report or work any more for any body, yet they love their titles and still want to be in the news to be seen and heard as royals. People bitch and complain about the Wales not working yet I bet their hours of work far out way the Sussex's by miles. Just take the year the Sussex's left, those few months against the Wales...
I posted their IRS, which they published in their Archewell website, they stated to work 1 hour a week.
Even if it is to reduce their taxes significantly, declaring that and to have 1 employee only and that Archewell (including all the 10+ companies) they registered is in Delaware is sufficient to know their intentions, plans and the outcome of what and how they want their moneys to be from gross to net.
That is why my initial comment about Invictus Games is safe, it is a UK charity commission registry, the American one needs fixing, easy to do, but will they?
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Excellent news! The Duke of Sussex has strong ties to this organization and it will be wonderful to see him present at the awards ceremony.
Quote from: TLLK on August 24, 2023, 02:13:13 PM
Excellent news! The Duke of Sussex has strong ties to this organization and it will be wonderful to see him present at the awards ceremony.
Yes, the WellChild Awards have always been close to Harry?s heart and he shows interest in everything these families have to say about their lives.
I'm just happy that these types of events can be held in person again.
Victoria Ward
@victoria_ward
Royal Reporter
The Daily Telegraph
The Duchess of Sussex will join Prince Harry in Dusseldorf for the majority of the @InvictusGamesDE, Archewell has confirmed.
Harry will be there from the opening ceremony on Sat 9th. They will both appear at the closing ceremony on the 16th
^ Including Omid Scobie, most of the RR's reporting have edited their X (tweet) stating Harry arrives the 9th, Meghan the 11th, the M arrival was edited out with the above new info - no date of joining.
Good to hear that about Harry, it sucked that he wasn?t able to attend last year. Wish Meghan was going but I also support her not stepping a foot back inside of the UK!
I?m also glad she?s going to Invictus on the 11th, well be able to see her for most of the week! And like I said, again, I?m sure the one hour Sussex?s work (which, laughable, they definitely work more than that) does more than most of the RF combined for a many years, in fact, Meghans work history before marrying in out-pace.
All of that to say, WellChild or whatever charities for theirs that are successful aren?t because they have anything to the with the UK but the support their patron puts behind it.
And still patiently waiting for the actual proof of the claims made on this forum, against the Sussex?s charity. As I said, I?m willing to change my mind if actual proof, hard documentation, and etc can be brought forward and not from a friend of a friend of a cousin of a aunt of a uncle who?s friend with Campbell.
The Archewell financial report from the couple themselves was posted.
Here's the link to the Archewell Foundation Impact Report released in 2023 if anyone is interested in reading it.
https://archewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Archewell-Foundation-Impact-Report-2020-2022.pdf
And here is the financial (Money activities) from Archewell.
They disbursed USD 3 Million.
https://archewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FINAL_ARCHEWELL-FOUNDATION-2021-FORM-990-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURE.pdf
I'm so hurt, while I was posting an Invictus update, I guess it timed out?
So when I hit post...it's all gone...and now I'd need to retype OTL
Thank you TLLK but I've seen the report. I'm looking for the information that was claimed, with confidence in this thread the proof from the person that was quoted when it was introduced.
Invictus related stuff. It's almost Invictus Games season! With Invictus season! I see this going around more and more and want to make it clear. Invictus, when created from sponsorships and the Endeavor fund, The fund was created by Harry and used for vets. When he left, any money raised by the fund was sent to The Invictus Games foundation as it was money raised by them. Anything less than them getting the money would be like theft. I'm forever grateful that for Invictus and Sentebale that it was made clear it was a Harry focused effort and kept separate from the RF.
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From Invictus UK Team
Ahead of @InvictusGamesDE we caught up with some the friends and family of Team UK. When recovering from injury or illness there's no one more important than loved ones.
And with our support we ensure they get as much from the #InvictusGames as our Team UK competitors.
https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion/status/1694673442199556168
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Get excited for @InvictusGamesDE with this digital program from @StripesEurope. Meet @InvictusTeamUS and get a preview of the events in and around the #InvictusGames. The Opening Ceremony is September 9 at 5:30pm GMT / 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT. #IG23
Link to the website: Invictus Games | Stars and Stripes (https://ww2.stripes.com/epaper/special-publications/invictus)
Link to the direct digital booklet: Stars and Stripes - Invictus Games - August 18, 2023 (https://epub.stripes.com/?issue=Invictus-Games_180823)
The Booklet is wonderful, has profiles on US vets, information about the games and etc!
A few more points,
Table Tennis will make it's debut at this Invictus Games!
I discovered that there is a Fisher House (partnered with Invictus, supports US vets) is right up the street from my house. We do have a pretty big VA hospital that isn't too far away (20 minute walk? 10 minute or less drive?) but a new building had been built, my mom read it and said Fisher House and I was like! I know that! Invictus! So Imma see if they need anything. Our church as been doing out-reach and we've been looking at places so Imma call them one day and see if anything could help.
Lastly! I do want to post more about the other nations but it's hard to find stuff. Hopefully, during the games, they'll be more active on social media and etc. I can get information, save it and keep up with all of the nations involved! It's just easier if they speak English or they post a lot on Social Media.
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Edit: I have more as I was clearing out my likes and reminds me I need not be so slow when it comes to posting.
@InvictusAus is expanding to Western Australia bringing its “always on approach” to building sporting communities. They’ll support even more veterans & their families by helping them attend the #InvictusGames or engage in sport at a community level.
Invictus Australia rolls West ? official expansion announced by Minister in his home state (https://invictusaustralia.org/invictus-australia-expands-local-programs-in-wa/)
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HELLO! are the official media partners and the awards will be lived streamed.
Prince Harry to return to the UK next month for WellChild Awards - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/500871/prince-harry-to-return-to-uk-wellchild-awards/)
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Moving pictures of the German team of
@InvictusGamesDE
: The photographer Daniela Skrzypczak shows in #ltnrw #Soldatinnen and #Soldaten , who suffered physical or mental injuries during their missions. President Andr? Kuper opened the exhibition today.
https://twitter.com/Landtag_NRW/status/1693991397593137573
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Andr? Kuper, President of the State Parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia, opened a photo exhibition by
@demipress
featuring Team Germany. Germany is the host country for
@InvictusGamesDE
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Change, thanks for searching all this information out about Invictus and Archewell, and Harry?s great efforts on behalf of WellChild and Sentebale too from the time he was a very young adult. And of course Harry did his bit, more than his bit, in raising funds for these charities close to his heart. Always has, always will. As for Invictus, as I said in a previous post, the Press, media and many on SM can deny, deny all they want. Invictus is still there, those vets are still ready to compete and will be in the future, and this has been Harry?s legacy.
Quote from: Curryong on August 26, 2023, 10:00:28 PM
Change, thanks for searching all this information out about Invictus and Archewell, and Harry?s great efforts on behalf of WellChild and Sentebale too from the time he was a very young adult. And of course Harry did his bit, more than his bit, in raising funds for these charities close to his heart. Always has, always will. As for Invictus, as I said in a previous post, the Press, media and many on SM can deny, deny all they want. Invictus is still there, those vets are still ready to compete and will be in the future, and this has been Harry?s legacy.
Ofc! And yes to everything you said!
The thing about Invictus, there's always so much going on. From countries that are just getting started to all of their endeavor challenges & etc. It doesn't just stop at the games, they continue to have a community year round. In the foundation video I posted a bit back, they said that they're working on an app/website for anyone who was serving, has served and those in military families to access help and care and you don't have to have participated in a game before hand. Just be a vet! or someone who is currently serving!
The best part was the app they're creating that will translate in real time so all of the communtiy could come together, chat with each and etc!
UPDATE:
At the start of the sporting event, Prince Harry will come to the current sport studio on September 9th (from 11pm live on ZDF) .
Also guests in the studio are German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and participants in the Invictus Games. Together with the moderators Katrin M?ller-Hohenstein and Sven Voss, the group discussed the international sports competition for wounded, injured and sick soldiers.
Prinz Harry besucht aktuelles sportstudio - Invictus Games - ZDFheute (https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/sport/invictus-games-2023-duesseldorf-wissenswertes-aktuelles-sportstudio-prinz-harry-100.html#xtor=CS5-67)
Google translate German/English
^^^ Glad to see that the German media are giving the Invictus Games this attention.
Prince Harry appeared at the Heart of Invictus premiere in Chula Vista, CA. Chula Vista is located a little south of San Diego and is close to the sprawling United States Naval complex. It's also relatively close to the Marine Base at Camp Pendelton.
Prince Harry surprises cinema-goers ahead of release of new Netflix series - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/501308/prince-harry-surprises-cinema-goers-heart-of-invictus-premiere/)
QuoteCinema-goers got quite the surprise when the Duke of Sussex showed up to the premiere of his new Netflix documentary.
In a Reel shared by bonnie_pham on Instagram, Prince Harry, 38, can be seen talking to attendees at a premiere of Heart of Invictus at a theatre in Chula Vista in San Diego County, California on Monday night.
So I have a lucky job in which we?re left on our own and watch stuff / listen to music.
Heart of Invictus was wonderful, finished the last ep just before I packed up so I?m headed home on the buss now.
Lots of tears. I?ll do a full write / up review-ish when I get home but I cried a lot. A lot, a lot. It?s heavy, especially ep 3. They do a general warning in ep 1 but towards the end of ep 3, it focuses on the loss of kids In Ukraine.
If people need time to talk away, take a moment, breathe and etc, do it! It?s emotional heavy.
But it was beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your review
@changemhysoul .
It does appear to be very emotional and heart wrenching and heartwarming at the same time. Looking forward to your overall perspective on what you?ve seen so far. It sounds wonderful.
How 'Heart Of Invictus Uses Prince Harry To Tell A Bigger Story - Variety (https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/heart-of-invictus-prince-harry-netflix-documentary-interview-1235707024/)
?The Oscar-Winning ?Heart of Invictus? Team on Filming in Ukraine and Collaborating With Prince Harry.?
Q and Answer session with the Oscar winning Producer and Director from the above article.
?Has this project reframed how you?ll think about your work going forward?
von Einsiedel: I?m going to give a really simple example. We were filming with Prince Harry in California, with JJ Chalmers and David Wiseman, who were two of the early Invictus competitors. JJ, who was injured in a bomb attack in Afghanistan, said, ?Look, my injury has changed the way I look at the world. It?s made me a more understanding and empathetic person.? I probably had a very naive, ableist outlook on what an injury might do to you, so it really blew my mind hearing him say that. A lot of people working on this show learned an enormous amount abou their own prejudices and blind spots.?
I need to make this clear because it astounds me to this day, I think that the BM complain about Harry but will spin information themselves.
In Heart of Invictus, Harry mentions there being no support structures for vets returning. Which no, there weren't a lot of. If the UK still has issues with supporting vets (which someone on GB News got upset about) in 2023, then it would've been worse in 2008.
Harry did not talk about his entire tour while he was war. He talked about '08 when he was pulled out because of the media leaking. The help from William (well, William telling him to go to therapy and then not inviting him around for dinner or letting him find out about his engagement through the media) didn't come until he was well out of the army.
But they know, no one will check them in real time so.....yeah...I'm going to continue to take stories about him with a grain of salt when it comes from them.
Military charities say the government needs to do more for veterans | BBK (https://www.boltburdonkemp.co.uk/our-insights/campaigns/military-charities-the-government-needs-to-do-more-for-veterans/)
?The latest UK Armed Forces Mental Health report[3] showed that 2.7% of UK Armed Forces personnel were assessed with a mental health disorder by the MOD Specialist Mental Health Services. Servicewomen were more likely to have a mental health diagnosis than servicemen, while 20 to 44-year olds were the biggest age demographic to present with a mental disorder. The same report found that rates of PTSD were low, making up 7% of all mental disorders assessed at the MOD Specialist Mental Health Services and affecting only 0.2% of all military personnel.
However, I?d argue that these figures may be misleading. It doesn?t take into account the veteran community, which makes up many millions of people. PTSD does not always manifest in the immediate aftermath of trauma and sometimes it can take months or even years before the condition surfaces and symptoms become debilitating. I also sympathise with those personnel who suffer with symptoms but choose not to report to their Medical Officer, sometimes out of fear of what it may mean for their careers, income and families. In a glaring omission, those who have suffered after leaving the service are not included in these official statistics.?
Harry's 'controversial' days are over. Whatever he said in the documentary is not being addressed by top brass, like previously in January about his time at Sandhurst, which was immediately addressed in less than 12 hours. They very likely recognize he is throwing bombshells for attention.
The MOD UK veteran program is top 5 worldwide, #1 in Europe. PTSD program started in the MOD UK 1980. He wasn't even born. The Veteran program gives priority to veterans vs anyone in the UK; housing, NHS, family payouts, funeral services, and much more. Source: MOD. Clearly Harry didn't feel like going to the Med facility for PTSD evaluation, although it's classified but from the horses mouth - he didn't go.
I wish the Netflix program all the best.
And as I said, If there still issues in 2023 then that means even more in the past.
He didn?t say anything bad nor anything wrong and because he didn?t, they have to find something to attack and figure out a way to attach people not mentioned.
If the TOP military brass don?t want to admit that they weren?t the best in the past and it?s constant growth that?s needed to improve year after year for vets, they should reflect on themselves, not getting upset that there?s is an actual veteran who suffered and didn?t have a support structure. Because it obviously wasn?t there and it?s still an obvious need to develop those skills.
As documented in the documentary by veterans older than Harry who themselves, spoke about the lack of help, support and guidance for the injuries they received while serving.
But since they can?t attack those men, then I guess Harry is up for fair game.
It?d be different if the others serving didn?t have the same story as Harry but they do. They?re not rushing to call those men liars and pick apart their mental health. So until they do that, the top military brass can speak to the air.
Listening to James O'Brien and he opened up the calls from vets about the doc. One man named Steve called in, said he was in Afghanistan in 2010. Said there was help for heros but the flood-gates of support didn't open until Harry came along. Admitted that the US (which isn't GREAT) is far ahead of the UK, admitted that the Military at the time was not a place for support and help for vets. Said that it's better now and there is still a long way to go.
And I'll admit that I mis-read above, but it seems like TOP Brass can't comment because they know it's the truth. Programs started in 1980 obviously didn't help or improve until 2010 when Steve was in the Military.
Source: An actual veteran, who has served who admitted he didn't get the help he needed with mental and didn't see a change in the landscape until Prince Harry brought it forward. The MOD for what it claimed it did was not perfect and for some reason, whatever happened in 1980 wasn't enough in 2010....so...Harry's point still stands.
Edit: He left in 2015 and still didn't get the help. Admitted that the military would throw people out than help. One story of many yes, but a story that backs up what Harry said. But those stories should be shunned because if you don't shun those stories when you can't find a way to attack an veteran (Harry) for his lived experiences.
(That being said, there was nothing wrong with what Harry said in Jan, people just didn't want to hear the reality of it bc they hailed him as a hero when he first got out and obviously the military doesn't like the fact that it was pointed out that they prey on young people who lack direction in life.)
I just wonder if anyone is gonna come out attack this man, like they attack Harry.
As I said the veteran MOD UK services is top 5 in the world, #1 in Europe, the other top 4 are communist countries where military is their priority vs any other government offices; Ex USSR Russia, China, Cuba and North Korea.
Harry comes from a 1% privileged background, he admitted to not have gone to medical PTSD examination, other than his Sandhurst misgivings which was addressed by top brass, the only other occasion his stance within the military was addressed when he was given a desk job and would come once a week to fully disappear for weeks on end, whilst everyone else in the room were the real Invictus workers tied to UK Olympic Committee experts.
The MOD UK has studies, facts, monitors updated/to date. We aren't talking here about a incompetent branch of the UK government. There is 1,250,000 veterans who receive state of the art medical help, other than what I previously mentioned, housing, family payouts, priority at the NHS, priority for many other items, it's UK law. 4,000 of the veterans are homeless, studies by the MOD UK indicate that these homeless vets stated they were used to having everything done for them by the military - the structure, the housing, the food, the discipline, the transition of not having everything done for them hit them hard in the transition to civil life, they ended up homeless, all have been rescued but the lasting doesn't really last, they end up leaving the program, homeless again. He is being criticized because if he had done his research for free in the MOD website, he'd know. i.e. 2008 there is no excuse, he did not go for his check up, PTSD has been in the MOD UK program since 1980 - he wasn't even born.
When I say his controversial days are over is because his front page news lasted 6 hours, no one reacted, no veterans in strike, no top brass spoke to counter his claims, basically he has been grey rocked. The media obligation is to post the Prince Harry news, the next obligation is IF there is any source either party, the media or the source, contact and say ''their version''. In this case they don't have to, everything you need to know is at the MOD UK website. His front page 6 hour news is at the bottom since this morning.
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Another caller, who did 3 Tours of Afghan and 2 of Iraq...the first time he got mental health help once leaving the military was years later where he drank so much and got violent...that he ended up in the criminal justice system.
Once again, thank you for Prince Harry for being open with your own, speaking the truth even when you'll get attacked. I hope he doesn't even stop speaking for Veterans and I can't wait to see the other ways Invictus will grow.
I wish the Netflix program, as I said, All the Best.
(Even when everyone knows it's not the best for facts - Netflix, 10% of their documentaries are serious and factual, 90% are not - that needs to be fixed, worst than the Daily Mail).
Other than, Harry should be grateful that the British media had him at least for a few hours as front page news. Other countries not so. Not trending. Variety is USA, but it is matter of fact a specialized California, Hollywood magazine.
Quote from: changemhysoul on August 31, 2023, 03:51:18 PM
Another caller, who did 3 Tours of Afghan and 2 of Iraq...the first time he got mental health help once leaving the military was years later where he drank so much and got violent...that he ended up in the criminal justice system.
Once again, thank you for Prince Harry for being open with your own, speaking the truth even when you'll get attacked. I hope he doesn't even stop speaking for Veterans and I can't wait to see the other ways Invictus will grow.
Did he give his name? Anyone can call and make beiieve, especially now a days with purchased bots = people paid to say what you want them to say. Meta and X social media has eliminated bots this year.
The MOD UK studies are veterans who signed up hence names are used. Those who didn't want to give names are part of the general studies/stats.
The UK MOD can puff its services up all it wants. And I for one do not believe that every time a vet rings up mental health services and requests to see a psychiatrist that he/she is slotted in for an appointment that day. Mental health services in Britain, as in all First World countries, are short on psychiatrists, therapists and mental health facilities (as are hospitals) all over GB are under-staffed and under-resourced. And that includes the MOD facilities for its vets. .
That branch of government may employ many civil servants. However it doesn?t have the instantaneous power to recruit even 50 new fully qualified mental health professionals a year to spring up ready for action that day. I have relatives who work in large Govt Departments. Like all such bureaucracies they are slow-moving, bumbling, and can and do lose copies of vital documents that clients bring in, meaning any processes have to begin again from the beginning. And that is rock face stuff, not data and statistics from the branch of Govt involved.
The civil servants who run these Govt Depts may be well-meaning with regard to their clients but what they are undoubtedly very good at is self-promotion and lots of data producing, so ensuring that their slice of Govt money doesn?t get cut when Budget time comes around.
From Nov 2022.
British and from late last year.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1128556/OVA-Public-Perceptions-report-24.11.22-1.pdf
Around one in ten believe that it is easy to adjust to life after leaving the UK armed forces. The majority think that there is no difference in access to NHS care or family services ? the ease/ difficulty of access is the same as civilians would experience.
● This perspective is upheld by healthcare workers ? 75% of NHS workers believe that ex-service personnel have the same levels of access to NHS care as civilians. with NHS workers slightly more positive than private sector healthcare workers.
● However, ex-service personnel are associated with health issues ? over two- thirds think that mental health problems affect ex-service personnel more than civilians.
● Participants in the qualitative research believed that ex-service personnel experience a sudden ?jolt? back into civilian life rather than a transition
And as for this,
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7693/CBP-7693.pdf
A lot of ?will do, should do? air of ?er work in progress? here about this report.
The MOD UK can't puff up their work with Veterans, they are #5 worldwide, #1 Europe - I can go on and on. Puffing up equates to pure talk no action, which is not the MOD UK. They talk and have actions. In 2012 the then POW opened a new rehab center, which is deemed state of the art. That is what everyone calls action. As a matter of fact, there are very few countries who have this type of state of the art facility, 10 to be exact, 1 in the MOD UK.
The NHS has been declared the world's best healthcare system
What is the NHS reputation?
As a global 'brand', the NHS is held in high esteem across the world, which is why so many doctors and nurses are keen to relocate to the UK and work for the NHS. Last summer, the NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary - a celebration which highlighted the impact that it has had upon national and international healthcare.
The NHS certainly is held in high esteem in the world, including by doctors and nurses who go to GB to work there. That is until they actually get to work there and find out how the Brit Govt has been under-resourcing it?s hospitals, clinics and other facilities for decades.
How the NHS nearly cracking at the seams at times (especially over the last five years in the Covid crisis). There have been dozens of reports of complaints by staff in Britain?s leading hospitals about the conditions that they have to work under. And by doctors outside the hospital who work under the NHS system as well.
Wow, a new rehab centre, opened eleven years ago, supposedly state of the art. And can all vets (especially those in other parts of the UK, access this wonder of the NHS? I doubt somehow, it and that still doesn?t say anything about rehab facilities elsewhere.
And what?s the old saw about lies, damned lies and statistics. Thousands of reports, reams of paper, miles of stating this and that about themselves online, zzzzz zzzzzzzh and so on, putting everyone except themselves to sleep. Reports from MOD and NHS chiefs about themselves doesn?t equate to work on the coalface.
Care to wait for 18 months to two years for treatment in NHS facilities. Because that?s what the NHS authorities have been faced with over the last few years.
NHS waiting lists unlikely to fall significantly in 2023 | Institute for Fiscal Studies (https://ifs.org.uk/news/nhs-waiting-lists-unlikely-fall-significantly-2023)
The NHS has made meaningful progress in its efforts to reduce the number of patients waiting a very long time for treatment. Waits of two years or more have been more or less eliminated. The aim of next eliminating waits of 18 months or more by April remains within reach. The overall strategy of setting incremental, achievable goals on the way to full recovery has much to commend it.
Less progress has been made against the headline ambition to increase levels of elective activity to around 30% above pre-pandemic levels by 2024?25. So far, the NHS has struggled to increase the number of people it is treating from the waiting list each month, amidst ongoing pressures from COVID-19. Indeed, in the 10 months following the publication of the elective recovery plan, the NHS treated 5% fewer patients from the waiting list than over the same period in 2019. There were some encouraging signs in the most recent month of data, but activity is clearly lagging behind the planned trajectory.
Delivering on this ambition would require double-digit (10.3%) annual growth in treatment volumes over the next two years: when combined with the planned increase in the number and fraction of patients treated outside of hospitals, this would take overall activity levels to around 30% above pre-pandemic levels. This compares with average annual growth of 2.9% in the five years prior to the pandemic.
Given the continued pressures on the health service, we judge it highly unlikely that this target will be achieved within the desired time frame.
Based on this judgement, and assumptions around the numbers of patients joining the waiting list for treatment, our central expectation is for the waiting list to more or less flatline over 2023. This assumes that the NHS will manage to significantly increase treatment volumes, but by less than originally planned. In this case, we would expect waiting lists to start falling meaningfully only from mid 2024.
And this from The Guardian
Government aims to boost NHS with thousands more doctors and nurses | NHS | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/29/government-aims-to-boost-nhs-with-thousands-more-doctors-and-nurses)
Where they are going to get this highly trained workforce from, God only knows. If they intend to train thousands of specialist doctors that will take decades. And other First World countries are clinging on to their health professionals like from death.
And note the phrase at the beginning of the Guardian article that includes ?huge gaps? in 2023.
Earlier this year. Strikes by junior doctors continue?btw. And Britain is now in Sept, with a long winter ahead.
NHS figures show health service under considerable strain (https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/news/nhs-figures-show-health-service-under-considerable-strain)
?While the worst of the severe winter pressures are now over, today?s NHS data continues to show health services under significant strain, with more strikes this week set to cause further disruption.
?Emergency services are particularly struggling, with nearly 40,000 people waiting over 12 hours in A&E for a hospital bed in March once there has been a decision to admit. New data suggests this is just the tip of the iceberg, with 1 in 10 of all patients attending major A&E departments in February waiting over 12 hours from arrival to being admitted, discharged or transferred.
?The waiting list for routine operations was stuck at 7.2 million in February; behind this number is patients left in pain, people often unable to work and, in some cases, lives tragically lost. Although there has been a welcome reduction in the number of people experiencing very long waits before they start treatment, there were still over 29,000 people waiting more than 18 months for the procedures they need.?
One, same Curry! Just because things might?ve been in place, doesn?t mean there was a support system, it also doesn?t mean families can be newtwork of support. They can understand that people have trouble but not grasp how to fully support.
And yes, I?ll leave a link when I?m on an actual laptop but people aren?t allowed to just call in and speak, they have to be verified, speak to a producer / worker on the show and then allowed on air.
So, no bots are calling in and being paid to say something. Along with their names, they also gave out information on when, where their tours were and the branches of government they worked / work in.
And every single one talk about how the help wasn?t there and even now, when even if it?s getting better, they?re still far behind other countries who address this.
Invictus Stuff Round Up
Team New Zealand is heading off to Germany!
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https://twitter.com/cbkger/status/1697910284239978608?s=20
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Darrell Ling (one of the vets we followed in Heart Of Invictus )
He gifted Harry and others hand-carved wooden plaques to Prince Harry and others.
He's also Yellow Bench for Landing Strong, an organization that supports military members, first responders & veterans.
Blog - Page 2 of 22 - Landing Strong (https://landingstrong.com/blog/page/2/)
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Send off for Team Korea
https://twitter.com/royal_suitor/status/1697809468158071227?s=20
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🇬🇧 For the first time at the #InvictusGames: Table Tennis 🏓 Borussia D?sseldorf, Germanys leading table tennis club, has been instrumental in helping us organise the tournaments. Last week they trained Team Germany with Paralympics Champion Valentin Baus 🏅
https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1697881665480085510?s=20
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https://archive.ph/oJyAM#selection-1321.1-1334.3
Prince Harry surprises service members in Chula Vista
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https://twitter.com/aelacrosse/status/1697767208330408188
Amy LaCrosse (she/her/hers)
@aelacrosse
I spent the last 3 days (after work) volunteering with
@FisherHouseFdtn
to organize, distribute, & pack up uniforms for
@InvictusTeamUS
as they prepare to compete next week! Consider watching Heart of Invictus on Netflix to get a small glimpse of the healing power of these games.
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There is more and I'll post once I get back home!
Jill Biden will attend a send off dinner to 60 US Military para athletes at Virginia.
Benny Johnson
The New York Times
Wishing a safe journey for all of the athletes and coaches as they travel to Dusseldorf for the Invictus Games.
Quote from: TLLK on September 02, 2023, 01:36:09 PM
Wishing a safe journey for all of the athletes and coaches as they travel to Dusseldorf for the Invictus Games.
Hear, hear! I?m sure they are all both nervous and excited, really looking forward to the competition.
Lizzie Robinson
@LizzieITV
Prince Harry is back in the UK on the eve of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth?s death. He has just arrived at the annual WellChild Awards in London.
This is the brilliant seven-year-old Poppy who wanted to show Prince Harry her dance moves 💃 She is sister to Paige who requires 24/7 care to manage complex health needs. Poppy has won a Caring Child @WellChild Award tonight🏅
https://twitter.com/i/status/1699810685536837662
https://twitter.com/i/status/1699822128206430531
Great to see little Poppy showing off her dance moves at the Well Child Awards. Great to know that she cares for her sister.
Video from the Well Child awards tonight.
Prince Harry arrives at WellChild Awards in London - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c10ew-3Oh9w)
Chris Ship
@chrisshipitv
Prince Harry talks about the late Queen who died 1 year ago tomorrow 👇
?I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away?I know, exactly one year on, she is looking down on all of us tonight ? happy we are together??
https://twitter.com/i/status/1699850851328590060
^ Video
Great to see young Poppy and the other siblings. WellChild is such a great cause. The parents and helpful siblings and the children themselves deserve all the praise in the world. Good on them all!
Quote from: wannable on September 07, 2023, 08:36:22 PM
Chris Ship
@chrisshipitv
Prince Harry talks about the late Queen who died 1 year ago tomorrow 👇
?I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away?I know, exactly one year on, she is looking down on all of us tonight ? happy we are together??
https://twitter.com/i/status/1699850851328590060
^ Video
I knew Harry would mention her and that she is in his thoughts. I bet she is looking down on all her family and wishing them well.
Bill Nelson
@SenBillNelson
14th NASA Administrator
Washington, D.C. nasa.gov
Thrilled to be on the ground in Dusseldorf to represent President Biden and the American people at the @InvictusGamesDE Opening Ceremony. Let the games begin!
Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤+💜
@WeAreInvictus
The Duke of Sussex dropped in this morning to meet with our international group of volunteer categorisers!
This group, led by @weareinvictus, conduct all assessments of the competitors at the #InvictusGames to facilitate fair competition in recovery.
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https://x.com/archewellbaby/status/1700375815563645083?s=46&t=VN07sgQz8S_v1RF3pqWfmw
The tweet has a links to the LIVE stream of the games! The opening ceremony should be starting soon
Livestream Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023 Opening ceremony - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De7g0LZsVyM)
^ Live via youtube
Photo gallery from today's Opening Ceremonies in Dusseldorf. Apparently there were about 6-7 anti-war protestors booing the DoS at the event. Reportedly they believe that the IG to be promoting enlistment in the German Army. :blink: Mandatory military service for German men ended decades ago after reunification.
Prince Harry booed by anti war protesters as arrives at Invictus Games without Meghan Markle - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLRSYlc6DvU)
Hmm, from the videos I've seen...I didn't see anyone protesting BUT that being said, I don't mind people protesting War. Maybe not this event? As it's about people recovering from War but Idk what Germany has been doing but hey, can't be upset about anti war.
Happily, the opening ceremony had 20,000 people in attendance. The growth every year! I love it more and more.
The photo of Harry with the Invictus volunteer coordinators is great. As did the Opening ceremonies Brings it all home that these Games are really here and starting off in terrific fashion. Good look to all the competitors. Say that every time!
Prince Harry 🤝 Team UK.
The Duke of Sussex met with competitors and staff today to wish them well and hear more about their final preparations before competing at the #InvictusGames D?sseldorf 2023. 🇬🇧
@PoppyLegion
#IG23
There so many photos and etc of Prince Harry and things during the games, I'm going to try and get up as much as I can.
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1700579879379509404
https://twitter.com/divriveteranos/status/1700559617422479812 - prince harry meeting team Colombia
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5mY5plXcAAcx1W?format=jpg&name=large) - Prince Harry with Taira from Ukraine
https://twitter.com/InvictusTeamUS/status/1698799480974307379 - follow this link to get various links to watching the the competitions /games
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Schedule for day two if you want to watch! Don't forget depending on where you are, Germany is 6 hours ahead!
https://twitter.com/royal_suitor/status/1700656193256239157?s=20 - south korea making their entrance
https://twitter.com/ZDF/status/1700637221273862535 - Prince Harry, Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Angelo Anderson and Jens Niemeyer face the challenge at the #sportstudio goal wall.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBaronSmit1/status/1700595527648186480?s=20 - inside the opening performance!
Quote from: changemhysoul on September 09, 2023, 08:44:34 PM
Hmm, from the videos I've seen...I didn't see anyone protesting BUT that being said, I don't mind people protesting War. Maybe not this event? As it's about people recovering from War but Idk what Germany has been doing but hey, can't be upset about anti war.
Happily, the opening ceremony had 20,000 people in attendance. The growth every year! I love it more and more.
It's a very small group of protestors who seem to believe that this event promotes enlistment in the German army... :unsure: They're protesting war of course which is how many of the athletes received their life altering injuries.
@changemhysoul - There were a couple of signs referring to "Bomber Harry" who is of course a combat veteran. At least a few of the protestors appear to be of an age where they would been alive during the years of German post WWII reconstruction and the presence of either Soviet or Allied (U.S., UK, France) troops in either East or West Germany during the Cold War.
Prince Harry faces angry protesters holding 'bomber' signs at Invictus Games - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harry-faces-angry-protestors-30903082)
QuotePrince Harry today faced an angry demonstration against him and the Invictus Games - including from one protester repeatedly shouting "Bomber Harry".
Reinhold Boehmer, 68, was among protesters standing behind a barrier shouting and waving just yards away from the Prince when he stepped out of a car at Dusseldorf City Hall at 2.50pm. He was also holding a homemade sign reading "Bomber Harry".
Speaking about Harry, who caused outrage when he revealed he had personally killed 25 Taliban fighters, he said: ?Harry is a representative of the British establishment that has waged war without any legal reason.
"They are responsible for them being injured and now are celebrating this. I think the Invictus Games should be cancelled.? He added: ?The sign is a pun on bomber Harris, the guy who bombed Nazi Germany."
Harry looks like he?s having a ball, really enjoying himself interacting with the competitors of course, but also with the German Defence Minister and the others. Bravo to the Games and the international competitors.
Btw, our TV evening News showed a lengthy segment of the opening of the Games, Harry laughing and joking, the arena, competitors and lots more.
Quote from: Curryong on September 10, 2023, 02:22:47 AM
Harry looks like he?s having a ball, really enjoying himself interacting with the competitors of course, but also with the German Defence Minister and the others. Bravo to the Games and the international competitors.
Yes he did seem to be enjoying himself at the Opening Ceremonies. Good luck to the athletes and their teams!
This morning Prince Harry and the German Defense Minister challenged each other in a PK shoot out.
Prince Harry left red-faced after dismally losing penalty shoot out live on TV | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1811265/prince-harry-invictus-games-germany-video-penalty-shoot-out)
QuoteAfter he officially launched on September 9 in D?sseldorf the 2023 edition of the paralympic-style competition, he headed to the studio of the late-night football show Das Aktuelle Sportstudio.
Broadcast by the German channel ZDF, the German version of Match of the Day included an interview with Prince Harry, whose appearance served to promote his international initiative spotlighting veterans and service people.
But it also saw the Duke of Sussex facing a goal wall challenge alongside Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and two other guests.
Livestream Invictus Games D?sseldorf 2023 Day one: Power Lifting, Wheelchair Rugby, Athletics - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXbS9p2K6J8)
Live, day 2
Quote from: TLLK on September 10, 2023, 01:42:21 AM
It's a very small group of protestors who seem to believe that this event promotes enlistment in the German army... :unsure: They're protesting war of course which is how many of the athletes received their life altering injuries.
@changemhysoul - There were a couple of signs referring to "Bomber Harry" who is of course a combat veteran. At least a few of the protestors appear to be of an age where they would been alive during the years of German post WWII reconstruction and the presence of either Soviet or Allied (U.S., UK, France) troops in either East or West Germany during the Cold War.
Prince Harry faces angry protesters holding 'bomber' signs at Invictus Games - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harry-faces-angry-protestors-30903082)
Hmm, could something be going on that we don't know about? I'm not sure, I don't think any Government is super clean.
I hope they can understand that Invictus isn't celebrating war but something for those who have been injured to work towards. Esp because you don't have to be injured in war, you just have to be a vet or worked in the forces anything like that.
But I understand that the horrors of war are something people hate.
Reading from the German media, the protest has several issues/fronts: 1. Profiteering 2. Military vet retirement plans are bad?! not close to UK or USA 3. German's against any kind of war/NATO. I think the 3 reasons explained by German media may be valid to those protesters.
i.e. the latest incident at the US Open, live TV was when Germany's top player Alexander Zverev was playing - match had to be stopped because a German national in the crowds started singing the German National Anthem - the old version of Adolf Hitler, nobody knows if this was in protest or in favor of Nazi. The scenes were shocking to say the least, the NYPD came in to kick the man out, Zverev looked really really upset, he lost the match, requested the press to not ask him questions about the incident.
All in all - I think most of the people in Germany do not want to be reminded of Adolf/Nazi/any war in general. A cousin is married to a German, they visit me yearly and this has been a trauma/taboo subject since WWII was over, for generations.
ETA: Germany finished paying it's WWII reparations just last year, it's still raw - at the end of the day - it is the citizens of that country via their taxes to pay reparations. Poland is the only country to date that still wants more money from Germany.
There were a couple of dozen noisy protestors there at the Games at the most, in a crowd of over 500. And except for one old man who kept shouting ?Bomber? nothing of it had to do with Harry, in spite of what the Daily Mirror was gleefully inferring.
And as for Germany having to pay reparations, Britain had to take out loan after loan to pay for wars against tyrants, from Napoleon onwards. There were billions to pay back after WW1, including loans given to countries like Serbia and Russia, none of which was paid back, incidentally.
And in WW1 and WW2 Britain had to go cap in hand to a USA that stood by while Germany ran riot in Europe with invasions of other countries and torture and oppression. Britain owed billions after two World Wars that had to be paid back bit by bit year after year. Just for standing up against tyranny and aggression. It wasn?t paid off until the 1960s. So pardon me for not feeling anguished about ?poor Germany?.
History of the British national debt - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_British_national_debt#:~:text=By%20the%20end%20of%20World),one%20third%20of%20annual%20GDP.
I agree, it wasn't a massive protest - just a few people with different kinds of issues that I posted as bulletpoints - taken from the German media reliably rather than any other international media.
The mix of those bulletpoints explained in the German media is valid for ''those protesters''. I do think a silent majority who don't go out on a protest would agree. The latest surveys dealing with the 3 points match with what these German journos wrote.
The power players in the world have had reparations, but nothing like Germany who are reminded about their Adolf Hitler to this day, their divided Germany, their unified Germany. Basically to this day both Germany's have this love/H relationship with their past history and it seems their citizens do not want anything military related in show. This Love/H has to do with the power play of the then WWII unified in forces to beat Adolf Hilter by the Russians and Americans, they both basically were NATO. The UK was almost on its knees saved by the USA. The Russians liberated many important cities, they reached Berlin first, they built the wall...that's when to put it short, as this is not the thread to talk about WWII history, German citizens lives changed forever to this day. They don't do military parades, it's not a thing in that country. The attempts by the German Ministry of Defense to showcase any military parade, small mid or big to date have been 'not prominent' in their news. Not bad news either, just not really front page - it's a trauma.
^^^I so agree that Germans do not want ANY military symbolism. My husband's extended family live near what was a former SS training facility in WWII and later was an American base from 1945-1989.
Post WWII Germans even shy away from displaying too many national symbols too including their flag.
Recently a German tennis player had a fan ejected from a US Open Men's match for shouting "Deutschland Uber Alles" (Germany over all) at him.
Here's a photo gallery of Prince Harry on Day 1 of the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry September Day 1 10 Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/prince-harry-september-day-1-10-2023?phrase=prince%20harry%20september%20day%201%2010),%202023&assettype=image&family=editorial&sort=newest
(Not sure why there are a couple of old photos of Meghan at the US Open there.) :blank:
There is not anything ?military related? on show at the IG. And if the majority of Germans do feel that way they didn?t bother to come out to the opening ceremony in their thousands, hundreds or even dozens to protest.
And if Germans are anguished about having their country divided after WW2, perhaps they can reflect upon what their soldiers did in Russia from 1941 to 1945, and what brought them to do that.
It wasn?t French, British or Belgian or Norwegian citizens who sat back and allowed A Hitler to come to power. It was the German population, and a population moreover who supported the Kaiser and then the Nazi Party to the hilt, until events started to go badly for them. I holidayed in Germany in the 1950s. When the war was ever mentioned no German person would even admit to ever supporting Hitler and his cohorts.
I mean, not saying it's bad - but for the German Ministry of Defense to end up in a TV Show with Harry. Believe me, if Germans/Germany had no military showcasing issues - they wouldn't go on a TV Show, they would parade in the usual and famous 'townsquare' of the city. Every city has a 'center', a townsquare.
Anyway, the IG games are on, day two has concluded.
The IG games will be live every day through the youtube channel I posted twice.
Quote from: TLLK on September 10, 2023, 03:59:24 PM
^^^I so agree that Germans do not want ANY military symbolism. My husband's extended family live near what was a former SS training facility in WWII and later was an American base from 1945-1989.
Post WWII Germans even shy away from displaying too many national symbols too including their flag.
Recently a German tennis player had a fan ejected from a US Open Men's match for shouting "Deutschland Uber Alles" (Germany over all) at him.
Here's a photo gallery of Prince Harry on Day 1 of the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry September Day 1 10 Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/prince-harry-september-day-1-10-2023?phrase=prince%20harry%20september%20day%201%2010),%202023&assettype=image&family=editorial&sort=newest
(Not sure why there are a couple of old photos of Meghan at the US Open there.) :blank:
Yes to the above, I very much believe in my cousin and married in German relation, I mean he is a top manager for one of the top 3 German companies that has hugely helped the German government with the reparations, it's citizens, via charity and production equipment's for free and what not, it really is huge the help the company he works for has done. He loves very much to talk about past and present G history, they do not openly talk about it, privately only, that is what he told me - in this instance he doesn't mind at all, he says it is a deep wound - a huge trauma to this date - even for the young generation because the parents of the parent talk about it in family. They aren't the typical European backpackers, they are the rich middleclass type of European visitors that want to experience jungles in South America. So every visit I do cherish his knowledge.
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The only symbolism people who are really knowledgeable about Germany tied to WWII is The USA sent to the games a NASA representative. For those who do not know, German scientists who were 'saved' after the surrender got the option to work in the USA for NASA. I also posted the tweet of the NASA guy who went in behalf of the US government and directly from President Biden.
Yes it?s a wound all right. And a wound for other nations who lost men, houses public buildings and infrastructure due to German bombing and their war machine.
Does this ?wealthy man? ever talk about the very wealthy Germans who supported the Nazis, all 98% of them, and those very wealthy German companies, especially large chemical companies that did the same? After all, their products caused a lasting wound in their Jewish victims? families that lasted for generations.
And yes, the US Govt ought to hide its head in shame for ever more for taking in those scientists. Nothing whatsoever to be proud of there!
The price Britain paid for standing up to German tyranny and aggression (the German invasion of Belgium thereby negating a hundred year old treaty) the first time in the 20th century. Deep wounds!!!
Walking wounded: The British economy in the aftermath of World War I | CEPR (https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/walking-wounded-british-economy-aftermath-world-war-i)
Quote from: wannable on September 10, 2023, 04:04:15 PM
I mean, not saying it's bad - but for the German Ministry of Defense to end up in a TV Show with Harry. Believe me, if Germans/Germany had no military showcasing issues - they wouldn't go on a TV Show, they would parade in the usual and famous 'townsquare' of the city. Every city has a 'center', a townsquare.
Anyway, the IG games are on, day two has concluded.
The IG games will be live every day through the youtube channel I posted twice.
Thank you for sharing the link to where members can watch the action from Dusseldorf.
I'm hoping that more viewers might choose to watch "Heart of Invictus" now that the Inivictus Games have begun.
Their numbers are not that bad, it has it's peak times in live viewer, but the most important thing is after the live is over, their Invictus youtube channel DOES have the entire thing to watch later, those numbers added up is good.
My last comment WWII/Germany related - the Jews that survived in numbers quantified as the ''most'' basically went to Russia, USA, Israel.
Day 2 of Invictus Games photo gallery.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2023/09/11/invictus_games,_day_2,_dusseldorf
Photo gallery from Day 3.
Harry D?sseldorf September 12 Pictures and Photos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/harry-d%C3%BCsseldorf-september-12-2023?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=harry%20d%C3%BCsseldorf%20september%2012),%202023&sort=newest
Meghan has now arrived in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Meghan Markle reunites with Prince Harry in Germany - LIVE | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/502249/meghan-markle-prince-harry-reunite-invictus-games/)
Quote from: TLLK on September 12, 2023, 05:55:44 PM
Meghan has now arrived in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Meghan Markle reunites with Prince Harry in Germany - LIVE | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/502249/meghan-markle-prince-harry-reunite-invictus-games/)
Yes, in good spirits and hoping that in future years she and Harry will bring their children to experience watching the competitions.
Photos from Day 4 of Invictus Games.
https://twitter.com/elliotwagland/status/1701913790864830563?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Sussex D?sseldorf September 13 Pictures and Photos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/sussex-d%C3%BCsseldorf-september-13-2023?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=sussex%20d%C3%BCsseldorf%20september%2013),%202023&sort=newest
Today at the Invictus Games.
Sussex September 15 Pictures and Photos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/sussex-september-15-2023?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=sussex%20september%2015),%202023&sort=newest
Enjoying themselves among the crowds again. And the blue dress that Meghan wore today (well, it?s yesterday for us here) looked fine. Colour, and it suited her. And Harry enjoying a birthday beer. Good!
Oh, Canada! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry turn on the charm as they meet delegation for 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver - after the couple's brief (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12523677/Oh-Canada-Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-turn-charm-meet-delegation-2025-Invictus-Games-Vancouver-couples-brief-stint-British-Columbia.html)
In two years
Photogallery from the final day of the Invictus Games.
Sussex September 16 Pictures and Photos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/sussex-september-16-2023-day-7?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=sussex%20september%2016),%202023%20day%207&sort=mostpopular
With the focus on Invictus Games, it's been awhile since we've heard news from some of their other charities. Here's news from African Parks. Prince Harry is the organization's president.
2,000 Southern White Rhino to be Released into the Wild Over Next 10 Years | African Parks (https://www.africanparks.org/2000-southern-white-rhino-be-released-wild-over-next-10-years)
QuoteAfrican Parks has purchased the world?s largest captive rhino breeding operation in a bid to rescue and rewild the rhino to safe and well-managed protected areas across Africa.
Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 September 2023 African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, announced that it will rewild over 2,000 southern white rhino over the next 10 years. African Parks has stepped in as the new owner of the world?s largest private captive rhino breeding operation, ?Platinum Rhino?, a 7,800-hectare property in the North West province of South Africa, which currently holds 2,000 southern white rhino, representing up to 15% of the world?s remaining wild population.
Any project that helps save these wonderful creatures, and all other wildlife, is absolutely worthwhile. Poaching and loss of habitat has done so much damage.
okay, round-up, some might be repeated or updates on things. it was a great week for the games and now we're looking forward to 2025! And I still have so much back-dated stuff. My likes will never be clear!
Team Belgium took home 12 Medals: Team Belgium bring home 12 medals from Invictus Games (https://www.belganewsagency.eu/team-belgium-bring-home-12-medals-from-invictus-games)
Invictus Games 2023: Nigeria debut, supported by Meghan, shows 'power of sport' to help African veterans
BBC Sports Africa article following with info about the Nigeria's first round at Invictus
tweet from Australian Army with a few photos of the closing ceremony: https://twitter.com/AustralianArmy/status/1703619871039176960
The #InvictusGames2023 in Germany are over. For eight days, 500 athletes from 21 countries fought exciting sporting duels and wrote a new chapter in the history of #Versehrtenspiel: http://bundeswehr.de/de/aktuelles/meldungen/invictus-games-2023-deutschland-feierlich-beendet-5674836 - article is in english
Well child post: https://twitter.com/WellChild/status/1703740748410044734
Ukraine Team recieves a warm welcome home: https://twitter.com/JuliaSeidel17/status/1703811502975721580
Yuliia Paievska (Taira) tweet about Invictus: I have expressed my gratitude to Prince Harry for his contribution and support to our cause and exchanges. The Prince is truly remarkable, very genuine, and compassionate. Duchess Meghan is even more beautiful in person than in any photographs.
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1,100 volunteers representing 33 countries were are the Invictus Games D?sseldorf.
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Invictus Games: The #InvictusGames Foundation is excited to announce that we have provided funding for three new #InvictusEndeavours
I Can Fish - A fishing endeavour that will take place in the mountains of Austria. 🇦🇹
@ImpactMarathons
- A community project that focuses on battling food/water scarcity that culminates in a 10k, 21k or 42k desert run. 🇯🇴
Sandakan Jungle March - A trek through the wilds of Borneo to recreate the path taken by WWII POW's.
@tribaltrack
We will announce when you can apply for these Endeavours in the coming weeks, if you are a WIS be sure to sign up to the #WeAreInvictus platform.
https://twitter.com/WeAreInvictus/status/1671177121689919489
Bodmin carer meets Prince Harry: 'He's nothing like you'd imagine' : https://archive.ph/2023.09.18-181813/https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/bodmin-carer-meets-prince-harry-8748788#selection-873.0-876.0
Tweet From Belgian Defence: The #InvictusGames 2023, an international sporting event dedicated to wounded and sick soldiers, concluded today in #D?sseldorf . The 🇧🇪 team returned home with their heads held high with 12 medals #IG23 : Beldefnews | Invictus Games 2023: een terugblik op de hoogtepunten (https://beldefnews.mil.be/invictus-games-2023-een-terugblik-op-de-hoogtepunten/)
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A rep from the German Team hans over the baton to Canada at the closing ceremony
front page germany news-paper and some ig23 things are still up around the city
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Article about Heart of Invictus: ?Heart of Invictus? | Decider | Where To Stream Movies & Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max (https://decider.com/what-to-watch/heart-of-invictus/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=decider&utm_source=twitter)
Team Italy won 9 medals: https://twitter.com/ItalyatNATO/status/1703722747073810515
New article / spotlight on Darrell Ling from Heart of Invictus: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/heart-of-invictus-halifax-man-featured-in-new-netflix-series-1.6566171?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvatlantic%3Atwitterpost&taid=65086d09a1f91400018f32e0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Team Romania takes home 13 medals: https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-medals-invictus-games-2023
Tweet from NZ Defence Force: NEWS📢 Our NZDF Invictus Team says the journey to compete against other military veterans has been life-changing for some as they ?smashed it? at this year?s
@InvictusGamesDE : https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nz-invictus-games-team-uplifted-by-competition-in-duesseldorf/
Info about the newly formed Invictus Germany : https://www.duesseldorf.de/medienportal/pressedienst-einzelansicht/pld/invictus-germany-in-duesseldorf-ins-leben-gerufen - artilce in german
a review from Isabelle Casey during her time at the Invictus Games for Hello! : https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/502618/invictus-diary-week-prince-harry-meghan-markle/
Info for signing up to volentuneer @ IG25: https://invictusgames2025.ca/support-us#volunteer
Colombia's first time at the games and they took home 26 medals: https://www.divri.gov.co/sala-de-prensa/noticias/el-equipo-colombia-arraso-con-53-medallas-en-los-juegos-invictus/724
Team Nigeria partying with David : https://twitter.com/wiseshow/status/1703395662744662387
Exclusive: Senator Orwoba to partner Meghan Markle in period poverty fight: https://nairobinews.nation.africa/exclusive-senator-orwoba-to-partner-meghan-markle-in-period-poverty-fight/
Also interesting because it looks like Kenya might also be looking at joining Invictus
From IG23 Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvictusGamesDE/status/1703093379322572844
We were proud to welcome:
👉 Over 125,000 visitors
👉 Around 1,000 accredited journalists
👉 Over 14,000 student visits
👉 Around 1,500 visits from military allies
👉 Over 25 million online visitors from around the world
Councillor Wilson Williams of The Squamish Nation on behalf of Team Canada at the Invictus Games today did a blanket ceremony for a brave Ukrainian medic. The Invictus Games provide this international support and friendship. : https://twitter.com/SenMartyDeacon/status/1703082051715334303
The Lord Mayor #drstephankeller was very emotional - he was so impressed by the games and the enthusiasm of the people for the fates of the soldiers that he did not want this to end here and now. A big round of applause followed. Reporting from #InvictusGames2023 : https://twitter.com/AletheaMagazine/status/1703082172502901060
Another article about the games: https://europe.stripes.com/community-news/invictus-games-2023-highlights-and-updates.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
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Harry feeling the Invictus love during his bday and being shy about it
Quote from: Curryong on September 18, 2023, 07:47:42 PM
Any project that helps save these wonderful creatures, and all other wildlife, is absolutely worthwhile. Poaching and loss of habitat has done so much damage.
Yes it is an incredible project. I'm glad that with the assistance of the Government of South Africa, that African Parks will attempt this challenge to return these rhinos to the wild.
Thank you change, for the info on this years Games. It was valuable and interesting.
I?ll bet Harry (and Meghan) could physically feel the outpouring of love from the crowds. You could see it in their faces. What a great time everyone seemed to be having!
Congratulations to the Belgian team who must be feeling very proud.
Front page for the IG! And to get politicians (and mayors) of any nation so genuinely enthusiastic about a sporting event is an achievement in itself! And to have got funding for three new Invictus endeavours is absolutely fantastic.
The Duchess of Sussex has decided not to proceed with trademarking Archetypes.
Meghan Markle Signals Podcast Shift With Latest Legal Filing (https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markle-podcast-archetypes-legal-filing-trademark-1829074)
QuoteMeghan Markle has officially abandoned her bid to trademark the name of her Archetypes podcast, suggesting she is moving on from the award-winning show.
The "strategic shift" could see her take her podcasting in an all new direction, after the disintegration of her deal with streaming giant Spotify earlier this year.
Following the split, speculation arose that the royal could move the show to another platform, such as Amazon, but new documents from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hint that any platform migration would likely also involve a rebrand.
Here's the latest news from Archewell as Nigerian school girls receive new back to school materials.
Providing Back to School Essentials for Girls in Nigeria | Archewell (https://archewell.com/news/providing-back-to-school-essentials-for-girls-in-nigeria/)
QuoteAs students around the world returned to school this month, The Archewell Foundation supported girls? education and health by sending school supplies and menstrual products to young scholars in Nigeria with The GEANCO Foundation.
GEANCO provides critical health care and education services in Nigeria. Its David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship provides full tuition, medical care, and social and emotional support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria.
Afam Onyema, CEO of GEANCO, joined the Archewell staff to help fill backpacks with supplies and menstrual products. AWF?s support will also provide menstrual health education for 2,500 girls in the region GEANCO serves, supporting the health and well-being of girls pursuing their education.
To learn more about GEANCO and their work in Nigeria:
It?s absolutely essential that school kids, especially girls, receive these sorts of supplies in third world countries. Some girls? schools have been attacked and pupils murdered and kidnapped in Nigeria as well.
I saw that about the young girls being kidnapped recently in Nigeria, that upset me as I can only imagine the hell they are going through. These men who did this are evil and do not deserve a place on our planet ....they way women or female child are being treated since the beginning of time is horrific and it continues to this every day. I now know why I always have gotten in trouble with my mouth/opinions in life as I a not afraid to criticize the male population for their treatment of women. Deb always used to tell me almost weekly, Sherry not all men are evil.....yes I know that for Uncle Harry as a good guy yet some other I know.......Grrrrrrr
Sorry for going off topic yet I wish there was some tiny little thing I could do for those girls. And that is one of the reasons I like Princess Eugenie for her stand against slavery for it is mostly young girls!
^^^I believe that it is entirely appropriate observation
@Nightowl. These girls face tremendous obstacles in trying to achieve their education, so any little assistance is very welcome. I'm pleased to see Archewell supporting the efforts of GEANCO.
@Nightowl-I wonder if Princess Eugenie's patronage The Anti-Slavery Collective has a branch in the U.S.?
The Anti-Slavery Collective ? An independent collective whose mission is to bring change-makers together to raise awareness for modern slavery as a (https://theantislaverycollective.org/)
Omid Scobie
@scobie
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation has helped fund a report examining the roles that news media organisations play in the spread, escalation and encouragement of online hate speech in Australia.
Online Hate Speech In Australia: The Role of News Media and Pathways for Change - Purpose (https://www.purpose.com/australian-news-media-and-online-hate-speech/)
Quote from: wannable on September 29, 2023, 01:17:44 PM
Omid Scobie
@scobie
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation has helped fund a report examining the roles that news media organisations play in the spread, escalation and encouragement of online hate speech in Australia.
Online Hate Speech In Australia: The Role of News Media and Pathways for Change - Purpose (https://www.purpose.com/australian-news-media-and-online-hate-speech/)
Is this supposed to imply that Aus is a world leader in the implementation of hate speech throughout the world, lol!
On the other hand they could make a start with rightwing Sky News (Aus) and its hosts who rarely let a day go by without insulting and degrading Harry and Meghan under the guise of editorial comment or gossip from British commentators.
And the same with a certain giggling breakfast host on Channel 9 (whose own private life wouldn?t stand up to scrutiny) having hysterical fits of laughter over news reports from British RRs about a couple he has never met nor is likely to.
So, if they started Pathways for Change with the above it would be a start!
Quote from: wannable on September 29, 2023, 01:17:44 PM
Omid Scobie
@scobie
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation has helped fund a report examining the roles that news media organisations play in the spread, escalation and encouragement of online hate speech in Australia.
Online Hate Speech In Australia: The Role of News Media and Pathways for Change - Purpose (https://www.purpose.com/australian-news-media-and-online-hate-speech/)
Thank you for sharing this update on Archewell's latest activity supporting this project.
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Meghan and Harry will be heading to NYC for this event.
People
@people
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Making Their Return to N.Y.C. to Parents Summit for World Mental Health Day
Meghan Markle, Princ Harry to make first visit to NYC since car chase (https://nypost.com/2023/10/05/meghan-harry-to-make-first-visit-to-nyc-since-car-chase/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter)
Thank you for the update
@wannable.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle say social media is harming kids | AP News (https://apnews.com/article/prince-harry-meghan-mental-health-9ccf97565110643313fc0f9eb7750a92)
QuoteNEW YORK (AP) ? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Tuesday called for social media platforms to adopt better content-moderation policies and other fixes, saying modifications need to be made to addictive apps that can harm young people?s mental health.
The couple spoke at a panel discussion coordinated by their Archewell Foundation in New York City as part of a second annual mental health awareness festival hosted by a nonprofit called Project Healthy Minds.
Harry and Meghan?s comments came after hearing from panels featuring a handful of parents who lost children due to mental health challenges tied to social media use. The parents spoke about their loss and how a community that the foundation has created to talk about these issues is helping them find support.
To avoid the issues they'd faced the last time they were in NYC, the couple traveled in a 7 vehicle convoy.
Meghan Markle bares her shoulders in an elegant white blazer as she and Prince Harry host World Mental Health Day event in New York - after arriving (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12615483/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-Mental-Health-New-York.html)
QuotePrince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived at a mental health summit in New York City in a convoy of seven blacked-out vehicles - five months after the pair were involved in what they described as a 'near catastrophic car chase' in Manhattan.
Following the release of statements from HM the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess released their statement on the current war in Israel.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Break Silence on Israel-Hamas War (https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-break-silence-israel-hamas-war-1834041)
Harry has been appointed to the Board of Directors of African Parks after serving six years as president.
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex | African Parks (https://www.africanparks.org/about-us/our-people/prince-harry-duke-sussex)
^^^Excellent news and glad to see him as appointed to the Board of Directors for African Parks.
This is terrific news. I?m sure Harry will be a valuable member of the Board.
Basically demoted from President to a 'member' of the BOD.
I wouldn't be surprised if there are term limits for the role of President. Based on the statement, I believe that his term just came to an end and there will be a new appointee.
From the top management, he's the first demotion, IF there is any other new top position demotion, then yes 'term'. I doubt it though, the CEO is the same, the CFO is the same and since it's creation.
Source: African Park website, click 'people', click organization.
He hasn't done much for them since Megxit. To keep the involvement as lowest as possible, I'd expect at least 30 working days a year with whatever activity Harry can announce or do or PR or Marketing directly in reference to this organization.
We do know that whatever he's done, they're happy with him.
Second, I don't know there is a need to be needlessly negative about this piece of news and insult him. He's made a new appointment, it has nothing to the RF and has everything to do with him working with them for 6 years and finding to be deserved to be a member of the board.
I would expect that there's a term limit in place for the role of President. So we'll probably hear of the new appointee in the future.
A post from Culturingua:
One of the programs offered by Culturingua is the Afghan Cooking Social for Women. This is an opportunity for Afghan women to build community in San Antonio through cooking traditional meals. 🙌 Thank you to the Archewell Foundation for supporting this program.
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https://twitter.com/culturingua/status/1719456416065352062/photo/1
It all looks delicious. And what an opportunity for get-togethers with others in the Afghan community and in the wider setting. Archewell is great for backing this!
Okay I will confess when I first opened the thread, I thought that the photo was spam advertisement from a Pakistani/Indian restaurant and my first thought was having to clean this up. Then I realized my error. To be honest I'm just not used to photos of that size being in the threads. :blush: Feeling a little foolish now.
Glad to see that Archewell is involved in the project.
Well whatever that food is, it certainly looks delicious and ready to eat. I love different foods from around the world.....if any info on what it is pls share with us. Some rice dish maybe.
Quote from: TLLK on November 01, 2023, 02:05:06 AM
Okay I will confess when I first opened the thread, I thought that the photo was spam advertisement from a Pakistani/Indian restaurant and my first thought was having to clean this up. Then I realized my error. To be honest I'm just not used to photos of that size being in the threads. :blush: Feeling a little foolish now.
Glad to see that Archewell is involved in the project.
Yes, sorry, I don't know how to make the pictures smaller before I post.
Quote from: Nightowl on November 01, 2023, 05:43:41 AM
Well whatever that food is, it certainly looks delicious and ready to eat. I love different foods from around the world.....if any info on what it is pls share with us. Some rice dish maybe.
I believe it's Afghan cuisine if you wanted to go out try it.
This project though, I don't think they have any info on dishes. It's advert I believe for Afghan ladies in the community to get together and cook and have some social time.
Quote from: changemhysoul on November 01, 2023, 10:51:34 AM
Yes, sorry, I don't know how to make the pictures smaller before I post.
I believe it's Afghan cuisine if you wanted to go out try it.
This project though, I don't think they have any info on dishes. It's advert I believe for Afghan ladies in the community to get together and cook and have some social time.
No worries
@changemhysoul. There is a large Pakistani community close to where I live and the cuisine between the two nations is similar, so that might be my best option. Now I would tend to believe that most of the ingredients needed for the event are likely to be found in a large city like San Antonio, TX so I would imagine this will be a successful event.
I'm a foodie with a love of trying and with international palate.
All Middle Eastern food, which doesn't vary are all great, delicious.
Yesterday, November 6, Prince Harry appeared via video message during the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit in New York. He?s been involved with this organisation for several years.
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@Curryong - Thank you for sharing this news.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle attend opening of training facility for veterans in San Diego
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a rare appearance in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation's newest facility for veterans.
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Source: CBS
^^^ More on the couple's visit to U.S. Marine base at Camp Pendelton which is located north of San Diego, CA.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visit Camp Pendleton in San Diego (https://people.com/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-visit-military-families-ahead-of-veterans-day-2023-8399809)
QuoteMeghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for Veterans Day.
On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?s organization Archewell shared news that the two ?spent the morning with veteran and active duty service members and their loved ones at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California.?
The couple regularly mark Veterans Day and Remembrance Day (a memorial day observed in Commonwealth nations since the end of the First World War in 1919).
During their visit to San Diego, Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, stopped by Operation Bigs ? a first-of-its-kind mentoring program dedicated to children of military families, including active duty, veteran, and Gold Star families.
Excellent to see the Sussexes at this new facility. And wearing their poppies of course. In support of Veterans Day. And still supporting Remembrance Sunday at the weekend in their own way.
Prince Harry's Scotty?s Little Soldiers Remembrance Letter + Harry Named Global Ambassador - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eXWMV3JjCn8)
Harry?s pre Remembrance Day Sunday letter to the charity Scotty?s Little Soldiers he has supported for several years. And he has been named Global Ambassador for the charity, a very worthwhile cause.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/meghan-markle-justice-for-girls-visit-vancouver-1.7036176
The Duchess of Sussex returned to visit a Vancouver charity that helps teenage girls living in poverty on Monday.
It was Meghan Markle's second time visiting Justice for Girls (JFG) in three years, with the organization saying the duchess has been advocating for the rights of girls and women since she was a child herself.
"She was genuinely interested and invested in knowing about our work, connecting with teen girls, and talking to them about the realities they are facing," said Zoe Craig-Sparrow, a director with JFG, in a release.
The organisation stated that she keeps in regular touch with the organisation and the work being done.
Glad to see her there again.
HEYO.
It's me, I've been on the other forum as well (I was having trouble remembering the login info for here. My other social media's never log me out so....I've grown quite used to it. Here, I have to re-login each time but I don't think you can post this stuff there and I thought it'd be nice to share since it's Invictus related.
Team USA 2023, were invited to the White House to for the National Christmas Tree lighting.
https://twitter.com/imayhaveapoint/status/1730399562139898173?s=20
President Biden mentioning Harry and honoring the 43 US vets that represented the US at the Invictus Games
https://twitter.com/IrisTheeScholar/status/1730379202791162253?s=20
IG25 have partnered with Whistle Blackcomb for IG25
https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1730293138466406490?s=20
There will be a one year to go event in Feb. 2025, they didn't say Harry would be there but I'm assuming he'd go.
The IG25 games will be hosted at the resort Whistler a famous winter resort. It hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
For 2025, Whistler will host Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Nordic Skiing, Skeleton, and Snowboarding and the city of Vancouver will host Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and newcomer Wheelchair Curling.
Invictus Games (https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/news/the-invictus-games-foundation-visits-vancouver-whistler-in-preparation-of-the-7th-invictus-games)
Also, the US Consulate in Vancouver reposted the info from Justice For Girls and mentioned Meghan.
To support the @UN_Women campaign #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we are highlighting the important work of @JFG_Canada
in Canada who recently received a visit from the Duchess of Sussex. #noexcuse #IDEVAW @StateGWI
https://twitter.com/usconsvancouver/status/1730714810625703936
I?m so glad that Meghan is supporting this very important issue. I always hoped that it would get better when there was more public discourse about it, but no girls and women all over the world are murdered and attacked daily, often by those who say they love them. And great to see that Meghan is also getting behind this particular campaign in Canada.
Quote from: changemhysoul on December 02, 2023, 12:47:57 AM
HEYO.
It's me, I've been on the other forum as well (I was having trouble remembering the login info for here. My other social media's never log me out so....I've grown quite used to it. Here, I have to re-login each time but I don't think you can post this stuff there and I thought it'd be nice to share since it's Invictus related.
Team USA 2023, were invited to the White House to for the National Christmas Tree lighting.
https://twitter.com/imayhaveapoint/status/1730399562139898173?s=20
President Biden mentioning Harry and honoring the 43 US vets that represented the US at the Invictus Games
https://twitter.com/IrisTheeScholar/status/1730379202791162253?s=20
IG25 have partnered with Whistle Blackcomb for IG25
https://twitter.com/InvictusGames25/status/1730293138466406490?s=20
There will be a one year to go event in Feb. 2025, they didn't say Harry would be there but I'm assuming he'd go.
The IG25 games will be hosted at the resort Whistler a famous winter resort. It hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
For 2025, Whistler will host Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Nordic Skiing, Skeleton, and Snowboarding and the city of Vancouver will host Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and newcomer Wheelchair Curling.
Invictus Games (https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/news/the-invictus-games-foundation-visits-vancouver-whistler-in-preparation-of-the-7th-invictus-games)
Welcome back and with fantastic news of the IG and the Whistler winter Games. Vancouver getting into it as well! And it?s great too that Joe Biden mentioned Harry in his remarks on the US vets and the Games. So much for those who like to point out that VIPs ignore him.
Well you know Meghan is never allowed to do anything spontaneous. Roll a window down, open her own car door, write to the father who went running off to the tabloids with her letter. It was and is all calculated, according to her detractors. Just wallow in the hat*red and negativity and criticism.
Cute childhood pictures. I have a feeling I have seen the top one before but not the others.
Sorry. Wrong thread!
I know the Archewell Foundation tax returns headlines in both sides of the pond are quite 'scandalous' (only if the NYPost who originated in acquiring the *IRS public disclosure copy know something about this actual financial year - which I doubt - next year the report will bring the donations from Spare and probably others too), but the reality is despite their second year officially notifying the tax man in the USA, the charity is ''still'' healthy, at least 2021/2022. YES, the donations dropped, but it is still healthy. 2024 (and this year 2023) though, the couple will need to find donors to keep the coffers healthy.
I call it they are in Yellow = good
IF it were in Orange = poor Red = closure I'd be closing it. A change of character/behaviour to be good to their family first will very likely help the money flow in.
Keep in mind the two years reporting to the IRS is 2021 and 2022. In the box below, the expenses are a loss, hence fundraisers or finding wealthy donors will be a must this closing 2023 and next year 2024.
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For those who have a hard time reading 'math', basically the coffers of Archewell has as of year end 2022 the total amount of USD 8,344,105.00 (eight million three hundred forty four thousand one hundred and five with zero cents).
A new Archewell video showing the work accomplished and donated towards throughout the year.
Meghan hugs veterans and takes selfies in new Archewell video | Lifestyle | Independent TV (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/meghan-harry-royal-family-archewell-video-b2462586.html)
A great report and the visuals were great. It's a reminder that I think it'd be good if they had an IG or something like these to show what they're doing. With the video and photos, we get to see Archewell in action and they release so much. Seeing this, it's clear they had them but I understand why they don't want to be on the planforms.
- It was good to see videos and see the letter from James Holt. He left the UK with the Sussex's has been working at Archewell, it's good to see him around and supporting.
- The Welcome Project already has 11 locations across the country and that's amazing to see. Also to see that it was inspired by The Hubb. We had a few mentions and etc throughout their work but it's good to see the project laid out, I hope we can get more and can't wait to see it grow.
- Harvest Home was great and I was glad to see more from that event. The baby boutique was good and they got a bunch of donations after the visit.
And out of the entire report, the one thing that was totally unknown was the Inkwnkwezi Early Childhood Development Centre. I'm glad they were able to help replaced the items that had been stolen.
Saturday kitchen for Meghan Markle as she joins 15 women who have resettled in the US from Afghanistan to cook traditional Afghan food over the (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13075605/Saturday-kitchen-Meghan-Markle-women-Afghanistan.html)
Saturday kitchen for Meghan Markle as she joins 15 women who have resettled in the US from Afghanistan to cook traditional Afghan food over the weekend.
On Saturday, Meghan joined the Southern California Welcome Project for an evening of cooking and storytelling.
Mina's List, the foundation's partner, brought together 15 women that prepared traditional Afghan food like Ashak and Mantuu, both of which are a type of dumpling, with the Duchess.
Meghan Markle steps out for a fancy lunch date with friends at Cipriani restaurant in Beverly Hills - after her surprise virtual appearance at London charity event -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13115477/Meghan-Markle-lunch-friends-Cipriani-Beverly-Hills.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13115477/Meghan-Markle-lunch-friends-Cipriani-Beverly-Hills.html)
Glad that Meghan is maintaining a connection with and supporting Mayhew, even digitally.
Also glad to see Royal Insight is up and running again, wondered what had happened! Don't like this font though. It's foul!
Quote from: Curryong on February 23, 2024, 12:40:11 AMGlad that Meghan is maintaining a connection with and supporting Mayhew, even digitally.
Also glad to see Royal Insight is up and running again, wondered what had happened! Don't like this font though. It's foul!
We are doing our best to address technical issues as they arise at RIF. We should all be grateful the website was recovered and restored after this last episode of technical difficulties. A technician was paid for at my expense to get us up and running. More work is needed to return to our normal layout. Please be polite and respectful!
Thank you Blue Clover for getting the site back up and paying for it, I am sure most here really appreicate that as I do.
And I am standing by my comment that was red marked, whatever. It was all facts yet I get people, opinions and the Sussex's are a dynamic topic that not all agree with yet not everyone is the same as someone else.
Quote from: Nightowl on February 23, 2024, 05:14:57 PMThank you Blue Clover for getting the site back up and paying for it, I am sure most here really appreicate that as I do.
And I am standing by my comment that was red marked, whatever. It was all facts, yet I get people, opinions, and the Sussex's are a dynamic topic that not all agree with, yet not everyone is the same as someone else.
Nightowl, I appreciate your kind words about the forum! Gratitude from our members makes this job worthwhile.
All I ask is for members to respond to each other politely and respectfully. Whenever I think someone is impolite, I remind them to be polite in their posting at RIF by commenting on their post.
Prince Harry has paid tribute to Britain's inspirational seriously-ill children as he issues new video asking for nominations for 2024's WellChild Awards:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13135913/prince-harry-tribute-britain-ill-children-wellchild-awards.html
Missed this which occurred a couple of days ago, before the latest Kate news. Harry and Meghan attended an art exhibition together, which pleased the gallery.
https://www.tatler.com/article/meghan-markle-prince-harry-support-art-exhibition
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were relaxed as they attended a viewing of an African American art collection this week - in a surprise outing by the couple.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in good spirits as they joined attendees at The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection exhibition in Sofi Stadium in California last night.
Some of those attending the event went on to share photographs from the evening, with one sharing a snap of Meghan and Harry seemingly giving speeches to those attending. Shaun Robinson posted the photograph on her Instagram page, writing, 'Thankyou the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Archewell Foundation for supporting the Kinsey Collection.'
https://honey.nine.com.au/royals/meghan-markle-news-childrens-hospital-los-angeles-visit/5188daa6-2ff5-47c8-92f4-9e5b378216c3
Meghan visited the Children's Hospital in LA, spending time with patients and staff and reading to a group of lucky children.
Meghan, 42, read Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat and I Saw a Cat to the children for Literally Healing story time, part of the hospital's month-long campaign Make March Matter.
The children were thrilled by the visit by the royal, who posed for photos with some of the patients receiving treatment at the hospital.
Apparently each child was given a signed Polaroid picture of Meghan
Meghan Markle watches on as Prince Harry scores a goal in charity polo match in Florida - live updates -
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/517434/meghan-markle-supports-prince-harry-charity-polo-florida/?utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=hellouk&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1712955986
The polo crowd in the US and the UK really seem to like these sort of relaxing occasions. And who wouldn't mind a glass of bubbly, a bit of finger food in the marquees, especially out in the sun. Not that that sort of weather is guaranteed in England!
Meghan Markle unveils first product from new lifestyle collection American Riviera Orchard with 50 influencers sent her strawberry jam - including fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Argentine socialite Delfina Balquier
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13313341/Meghan-Markle-American-Riviera-Orchard-product-jam-Prince-Harry.html
'It's crucial that we strive to do better': Prince Harry makes surprise video appearance from his Montecito home as he tells annual meeting of Travalyst eco firm that, 'travel and tourism relies on destinations'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13319153/Prince-Harry-general-meeting-Travalyst-travel-tourism.html
Daily Mail: Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard brand website leads to British foodbank and message saying 'thoughts with Catherine' - after mystery buyer snapped up UK domain name (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13322945/Snooze-lose-UK-domain-Meghan-Markles-American-Riviera-Orchard-snapped-mystery-owner-leaves-pointed-message-Montecito-duchess.html)
Daily Mail: EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle uses Montecito philanthropists' kitchen as the set of her new Netflix cooking show instead of her own mansion - as production crews are seen lining the property (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13323593/Meghan-Markle-kitchen-philanthropists-set-Netflix-cooking-Montecito.html)
People: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Changes to Their PR Team — Including a U.K. Hire! (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announce-changes-pr-team-8637111?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 22, 2024, 08:34:00 PMPeople: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Changes to Their PR Team — Including a U.K. Hire! (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announce-changes-pr-team-8637111?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons)
Hope all these people are efficient and all goes well. It will be nice if these projects succeed.
Daily Mail: Clean-cut Prince Harry dons his medals for video from the back door of his Montecito mansion to present a soldier of the year award to US combat medic (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13351983/Prince-Harry-medals-video-Montecito-soldier-award.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 26, 2024, 07:12:31 AMDaily Mail: Clean-cut Prince Harry dons his medals for video from the back door of his Montecito mansion to present a soldier of the year award to US combat medic (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13351983/Prince-Harry-medals-video-Montecito-soldier-award.html)
The award ceremony was hosted by the Military Times - an independent news website who honour one outstanding military member for each branch of service, based on service that goes beyond the call of duty.
Thanking SFC Marks for her service, he continued: 'Ellie - you embody the Invictus spirit through your selfless service. You know that sport doesn't just save lives, it transforms them for the better.
'And in finding your own cure, you've helped countless brothers and sisters in staying alive.
'Your unwavering commitment serves as a beacon of inspiration, offering hope and setting a powerful example for others to follow.
'I am honoured to call you my friend and can't thank you enough for being you - and for Mason, your husband, for being so supportive of you.'
Daily Mail: Meghan's brand troubles: Netflix could step in to help run American Riviera Orchard after Duchess failed to find a CEO despite wide search - as streaming giant also plots new show and looks to US TV couple for inspiration (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13355605/Meghans-Netflix-help-American-Riviera-Orchard-Duchess-CEO-search-streaming-giant-new-TV-couple-inspiration.html)
Daily Mail: Harry and Meghan will tour Commonwealth nation Nigeria after being invited by the government to take part in 'cultural activities'... days after Harry's UK Invictus event (so will Meghan join him in Britain first?) (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13359723/harry-meghan-nigeria-visit-unofficial-royal-tour.html)
I doubt Meghan will bother to go to London (no interest in the UK or its media) but I like the idea of a Nigerian semi-tour to partake in some engagements as a couple ref a future Invictus Games there. Harry's long had an interest in Africa (since childhood) and Meghan has enjoyed her visits there too.
Incidentally, all that rubbish and false news online about Mike Tindall pushing Harry out as the public face of Invictus was showed up for what it was when the CEO emphasised in his statement yesterday that 'our Patron' Prince Harry, will be attending the ten year anniversary service at St Paul's. No mention of either of the Tindalls.
And Angela Levin had the gall to repeat the rubbish about Harry being replaced by Mike only a few days ago (she called him 'the new President of Invictus'.) There's never been a Presidency of the organisation. Making an idiot of her self AGAIN, and once more proving that she doesn't have any insider information from anywhere about the Sussexes. She just enjoys spitting her bile about them on right wing British news channels, and that's all!
Additional confirmation this morning that Meghan will not be joining Harry for the Invictus Anniversary service at @StPaulsLondon in London. But the Duchess of Sussex will join the Duke for an Invictus-inspired visit to Nigeria immediately after Harry leaves the UK.
- Chris Ship
Daily Mail: Prince Harry flies back to the UK: Duke 'touches down in London without Meghan or his two children' for Invictus Games ceremony (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13391363/prince-harry-arrives-uk-without-meghan-invictus-games-meet-king-charles.html)
Daily Mail: Prince Harry waves to crowds as he arrives at St Paul's Cathedral for service (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13395731/King-Charles-Prince-Harry-London-visit-Invictus-Games.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 08, 2024, 07:14:32 PMDaily Mail: Prince Harry waves to crowds as he arrives at St Paul's Cathedral for service (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13395731/King-Charles-Prince-Harry-London-visit-Invictus-Games.html)
It was good to see Harry back in the UK. Ignoring that his own father did nothing to show any sort of caring, it was good to see some relatives at the Invictus service at St Paul's, namely his Spencer uncle and aunt. His mother's brother and sister offered love and support. It was also great to see Harry interacting with crowds gathered around St Paul's. And he dined with a friend the evening before. So, that at least was something.