Falcon Security CEO quits after racism saga Nov 6, 2009
Burger was arrested at a Sun International staff party last month after police received complaints that a CD was played from the company's stand "containing remixed lyrics of the national anthem" which called former president Nelson Mandela a "kaffir". A Falcon Security employee had apparently placed the personal CD next to the sound system, and it was played for about 15 seconds before being removed. (Business Report, South Africa)
Business.view: When Moore means less Oct 8, 2009
To top it all off, he ends the movie with a rousing version of the socialist anthem, The Internationale. The leading capitalists of the past 30 years, and especially in the run-up to the recent crisis, should probably be grateful for Mr Moore s lack of seriousness, because the movie contains plenty of moments that could have been used to make a genuinely insightful documentary. (The Economist)
Community calendar Jul 25, 2009
Activities include opening prayer, lighting the torch and team walking beginning at 6 a.m. Breakfast is available 6:30 to 10 a.m. Opening ceremony is at 11 a.m., with the national anthem and recognition of sponsors. Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Southeast Asia Jul 5, 2009
While a new flag, motto and stirring anthem tried to emphasize this, the refusal of authoritarian governments to meet civil society groups revealed some "ugly scars" on the ASEAN psyche. - Charles McDermid and Jakkapun Kaewsangthong (Mar 3,'09). (Asia Times Online)
All You Need to Know about Contemporary Conservativism Jun 26, 2009
Chances are you ve seen the Young Con Anthem rap that s been making the rounds the last week or so, but if not you can find it. (I tried embedding it, but it didn t work. (The American Conservative)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
The senior choir members sang the national anthem. Billy Joel s Lullaby was performed by Jessie McKiernan, Beqi Dealy, Andrew Skaar and Conlin Skaar. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Spectacular finale May 25, 2009
Actress Katrina Kaifa led a dance troupe to the hugely popular Jai Ho tune, which has over the past weeks become an unofficial anthem at IPL cricket venues across the country. But it was the Senegal-born American singing sensation Akon who diverted the limelight from the Indian beauty and wowed the crowed with his Grammy Award winning hit song Smack That. (India Times)
The elite counted Zuma out. The people made him President May 9, 2009
Mr. Zuma's unofficial theme song, the guerrilla anthem Umshini Wami ( Bring Me My Machine Gun ), has been widely criticized for its martial overtones, but it reminded voters of his long involvement with the struggle against apartheid. As a child, he tended goats and cattle in the remote Zulu village of KwaNxamalala, while his mother toiled as a domestic servant in the port city of Durban, about 200 kilometres away. (Globe and Mail)
Speed Camera Slay Fuels Debate In Arizona Apr 28, 2009
Warriner said critics have blamed his agency for the killing "when all we're doing is administering a program that was mandated by state Legislature and the former governor. "Because of (critics') vocalness, you could almost say they've led to this, too - because of their protests, the encouragement of people to strike out," he said. Warriner said Georgianni's killing will not stop photo enforcement. Karen Finley, president and chief executive officer of RedFlex, said in a statement that the... (CBS News)
Mandela appears at ANC rally before South Africa vote Apr 20, 2009
Mr. Mandela was greeted with ecstatic cheers from the crowd of about 50,000 at a Johannesburg stadium, but he was so weak he could not rise to his feet for the national anthem ... Mr. Zuma's supporters danced and sang their controversial anthem, Bring Me My Machine Gun. (Globe and Mail)
The sixth day we Rust'd Apr 9, 2009
My assistance, manning the front right hand wheel, made me feel more South African than singing the national anthem (and shutting up during Die Stem). It was my first foray into the world of blue collar crime since stealing a rat pack from the QMs Store as a national serviceman. (iAfrica.com)
Victory for Zuma's hard-core fans Apr 7, 2009
It is regarded as Mr Zuma's anthem, with some fans taking aim outside court with wooden crafted machine guns. It has led to accusations that the man who led the ANC's military wing from exile in Mozambique has been using the threat of violence instead of the democratic process to fight his cause. (BBC News -- Africa)
Thou Shalt Not Organize Feb 19, 2009
d) I can't walk through an airport without having someone shove a copy of Anthem at me. e) There's a building devoted to the promotion of atheism on every corner of the small town where I live. (Townhall.com)
