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| Betty Smithwick Griffin | Obituaries | newbernsj.com |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (3 reads) | |
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Betty smithwick griffin died on jan. 10, 2026 at the age of 86.
she was predeceased by her son, william bryan griffin; her son-in-law, joseph hardison (joey); and her parents, linwood smithwick and vivian prescott smithwick.
betty is survived by her daughter, lynn griffin hardison; grandchildren, will hardison (casey), drew hardison (kia), landon griffin (dalton), and brayden g. Smith (tyler); great-grandchildren, bentley smith, dawson smith and lainey hardison; and furbaby, miss priss.
betty was a graduate of new bern high school, greensboro college in east carolina university. She was a speech therapist, classroom teacher, school principal, and school administrator, having served the camp lejeune schools and rocky mount city schools. Betty and her children moved back to new bern in 1975 where she was employed by the developmental education center for 25 years until her retirement. She also taught night classes at craven community college.
betty and her family were members of centenary methodist church where she served as a wedding director for over 25 years. She also served as the first woman chairperson on several committees. She was a member of delta kappa gamma society for women educators. She served as a volunteer in the emergency department at carolina east medical center for 14 years, she called it “giving back” in memory of her son. Looking back on her life, betty would like to be remembered as a mother who made a home a safe and happy place. She lived her life through her children where phone calls were frequent, and the door was always open. A special thank you to the staff at assisting at home and the homeplace memory care for their care and support for ms. Betty.
betty will be buried beside her son and family at greenleaf memorial park privately prior to services.
a visitation will be held on saturday, jan. 17, at 1 p.M. With a memorial service to follow at 2 p.M. At centenary methodist church.
bennett funeral & cremation care is honored to serve the family and friends of betty smithwick griffin.
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| Jane Austen & the Regency Era: Beyond Romance & Hidden Realities - Newsy Today |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (0 reads) | |
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Beyond bridgerton: reclaiming the real history of the regency era – and why it matters today
the shimmering ballrooms and romantic entanglements of the regency era, popularized by authors like jane austen and more recently, shows like bridgerton, have captured the public imagination. But beneath the surface of polite society lay a complex and often brutal reality. A growing body of historical research is challenging the idealized image, revealing a period marked by stark inequalities, systemic exploitation, and silenced voices. This isn’t simply about correcting the historical record; it’s about understanding the roots of modern social issues and building a more equitable future.
the shadow of slavery and colonial wealth
for decades, the connection between british wealth and the transatlantic slave trade was downplayed or ignored. Historians like dr. Catherine hall at university college london have meticulously documented how slavery wasn’t just a distant colonial issue, but deeply interwoven into the fabric of british life, funding industries and lifestyles enjoyed by many, including those depicted in austen’s novels. The sugar consumed with afternoon tea, the elegant fabrics adorning gowns – these were often products of enslaved labor.
recent data from the legacies of british slavery database (https://www.Ucl.Ac.Uk/lbs/) reveals the extent to which prominent british families profited directly from the slave trade. This research is prompting institutions to confront their historical ties to slavery and consider reparations. The impact extends beyond financial gain; it shaped racial attitudes and power structures that persist today.
poverty, crime, and the unseen underbelly
while austen’s novels focus on the concerns of the landed gentry, the vast majority of the population lived in vastly different circumstances. Historian judith flanders, in her work on 19th-century london, paints a vivid picture of overcrowded slums, rampant disease, and widespread poverty. The newgate prison records, now digitized and accessible online, reveal the harsh realities of the criminal justice system, where petty theft often resulted in imprisonment or even execution.
pro tip: explore digitized historical records like those available through the british library (https://www.Bl.Uk/) to uncover firsthand accounts of life during the regency era.
reclaiming marginalized voices: women, people of color, and lgbtq+ individuals
traditional historical narratives often marginalized the experiences of women, people of color, and lgbtq+ individuals. However, recent scholarship is bringing these stories to light. The writings of olaudah equiano, a formerly enslaved man, provide a powerful firsthand account of the horrors of the slave trade. Figures like mary robinson, a writer and actress, challenged societal norms and advocated for women’s rights.
the lives of sarah ponsonby and lady eleanor butler, who lived together in a devoted partnership at llangollen cottage, demonstrate that same-sex relationships existed, even if they had to be navigated discreetly. Historians are now uncovering more evidence of lgbtq+ life during this period, challenging the assumption that it was entirely hidden or repressed.
the regency era’s legacy: echoes in modern society
the inequalities and injustices of the regency era didn’t simply disappear with the passage of time. They have left a lasting legacy on modern society. The wealth gap, racial disparities, and gender inequality all have roots in this period. Understanding this history is crucial for addressing these issues today.
the rise of “dark tourism” – visiting sites associated with suffering and tragedy – reflects a growing desire to confront difficult histories. Museums and historical sites are increasingly incorporating diverse perspectives and acknowledging the uncomfortable truths of the past.
future trends: digital history and inclusive storytelling
several trends are shaping the future of regency era historical research and public engagement:
- digital humanities: the use of digital tools and technologies to analyze historical data, create interactive maps, and reconstruct lost environments.
- crowdsourced history: engaging the public in historical research through online platforms and citizen science projects.
- decolonizing the curriculum: revising history curricula to include more diverse perspectives and challenge eurocentric narratives.
- immersive experiences: utilizing virtual reality (vr) and augmented reality (ar) to create immersive historical experiences that allow people to step into the past.
did you know? The popularity of regency-era fiction has spurred a renewed interest in historical research, leading to new discoveries and interpretations.
the role of popular culture: responsibility and representation
popular culture has a powerful influence on how we perceive the past. Shows like bridgerton, while entertaining, have a responsibility to acknowledge the complexities of the regency era and avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Future adaptations should strive for greater historical accuracy and inclusivity, incorporating the voices and experiences of marginalized groups.
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- q: was jane austen aware of the horrors of slavery?
a: while austen didn’t directly address slavery in her novels, she was undoubtedly aware of it. The issue was widely debated in british society at the time, and her family had connections to the west indies. - Q: how can i learn more about the history of slavery in britain?
a: resources like the legacies of british slavery database, the national museum of slavery and abolition, and the work of historians like dr. Catherine hall are excellent starting points. - Q: is it possible to visit historical sites related to the regency era that acknowledge its darker side?
a: increasingly, yes. Many museums and historical sites are now incorporating exhibits and tours that address the complexities of the past, including slavery, poverty, and social injustice.
what aspects of regency-era history are most surprising to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Explore our other articles on british history and social justice for more in-depth analysis. Subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates and exclusive content. |
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| ADorian Murray-Thomas Elected Vice President of the Essex County Board of Commis |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (6 reads) | |
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Youngest member currently serving and youngest woman ever elected to the board
newark, nj — in a historic and deeply moving ceremony at the essex county hall of records, a’dorian murray-thomas was unanimously elected vice president of the essex county board of commissioners, becoming both the youngest member currently serving and the youngest woman ever elected to the board.
murray-thomas, a newark native and founder of the nationally recognized girls’ leadership organization she wins! Inc., Was joined at center stage by two she wins! Scholars — yasmina ouedraogo, a pre-med and nursing major at seton hall university, and maeko jordan of drake university — along with her mother, grandmother, and aunt as she was sworn into office. Their presence symbolized the intergenerational legacy of women who have shaped her journey and the young women she continues to uplift.
former board president and fellow commissioner wayne richardson praised murray-thomas’s unwavering commitment to empowering young people and strengthening communities across essex county. Commissioner robert mercado celebrated her as “a welcome and positive new energy on the board” and expressed pride in his fellow newarker. Former vice president tyshammie cooper formally nominated murray-thomas for the leadership role.
reflecting on the honor, murray-thomas shared,
“i am thankful that my board colleagues thought enough of me for this position. Their confidence strengthens my resolve to serve with integrity, courage, and a deep love for our community.”
she also spoke tenderly of her grandmother in south carolina, hattie, who recently overcame cancer and was unable to attend the celebration. Murray-thomas credited her grandmother’s resilience as a source of inspiration that guides her leadership.
the ceremony drew an impressive roster of distinguished guests, including new jersey state democratic chair leroy jones, lieutenant governor tahesha way, and first lady tammy murphy, each offering words of support and admiration for murray-thomas’s trailblazing service.
the hall of records was filled with well-wishers, community leaders, and young people whose lives have been touched by her work. She wins! Scholar yasmina ouedraogo shared,
“a’dorian has been an incredible mentor to me and so many girls. She took me on some of my first college tours, and she has always shown up for us. Her leadership is the reason so many of us believe in our own futures.”
speaking to a group of other millennial leaders after the ceremony, murray-thomas reflected on the evolution of the title “commissioner,” formerly known as “freeholder,” noting the significance of this change for representation and equity. “When this role was created, it was not written with me in mind. The original freeholders were white, land?Owning men — my ancestors were never allowed to be. The shift from ‘freeholder’ to ‘commissioner’ reflects a more inclusive future, one where young women like me can lead boldly. I am indeed my ancestors’ wildest dreams.”
murray-thomas’s election marks a powerful moment for essex county — one that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the next generation of leaders.
about a’dorian murray-thomas
a’dorian murray-thomas is the founder of she wins! Inc., An award-winning leadership and mentoring program for girls affected by community violence. She has been recognized nationally for her advocacy, youth development work, and commitment to educational equity.
closing statement
as vice president of the essex county board of commissioners, a’dorian murray-thomas steps into her new role with the same passion, purpose, and people-centered leadership that have defined her career. Her historic election stands as a testament to what is possible when community, courage, and generational hope come together. |
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| Kal Penn Was Ready to Get Naked for Industry |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (4 reads) | |
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“i can do it. I can look hot enough in three months!” Spoilers follow for “ paypal of bukkake ,” the season-four premiere of industry which aired on january 11.
as jay jonah atterbury, one of a handful of new characters on the fourth season of industry , kal penn weaponizes and corrupts the stoner quirks viewers may recognize from his years playing kumar patel in the harold & kumar films. His easygoing roguishness? Not so fun when paired with casual racism. Self-deprecation as a defense mechanism? It’s more bitter than charming now. Penn convincingly makes jonah, co-creator of the fintech company tender, an asshole puffed up on his own wealth and status. But the betrayal he experiences at the hands of best friend and business partner whitney halberstram (max minghella) at the end of industry ’s season-four premiere also makes him an unlikely tragic figure and the first of many bodies that will likely tap out of the rat race over the course of the season.
whitney and jonah are two of the series’s most important new characters, co-leaders of a payment-processing company threatened by a british law aiming to curtail online porn. They’ve made hundreds of millions of dollars thanks to tender’s partnerships with adult-entertainment websites, but whitney and jonah see the future of the company differently. Jonah thinks tender should stay loyal to the sex workers and be content with their already significant market share, while whitney wants to throw them aside to move into more traditional financial spaces and grow even further. It’s an existential dilemma the pair argue about in all of minghella and penn’s scenes together, and it comes to an end when whitney calls jonah into the office for a surprise meeting that turns out to be a coup. By the end of “paypal of bukkake,” whitney is firmly in control of the company and jonah’s out on the street, a betrayal penn makes us feel with his emotional defeat in the board room. “Jonah is so comfortable in front of whitney because the trust is implicit,” says penn. “Which is what makes the hurt that much deeper when whitney orchestrates the board to fire me.”
in the years since 2004’s harold and kumar go to white castle , penn’s carved out a niche embodying big-talking, attention-grabbing rascals who say inappropriate things, then shrug their way through the consequences. Outside broad comedy, penn’s performances in mira nair’s critically acclaimed family drama the namesake , prime-time procedurals house and clarice , and his own short-lived sitcom sunnyside tap into wells of fragility and thoughtfulness that now make jonah the fredo to whitney’s michael corleone, despite his dickish loudmouthedness. “They put you to work — it’s fast, it’s wordy, it’s layered, the things you’re saying may not be the things you mean,” penn said of joining industry ’s fourth season. “Outside of sunnyside , it was probably my favorite thing i’ve worked on in a decade.”
tell me how you got cast as jonah.
i was a fan. Mickey and konrad had been fans since harold and kumar go to white castle , and i don’t know how it came about between them and our amazing casting director, but by the time i got the phone call, those were conversations my team had had with them. I was like, “what’s the role? Is this where they tell me i have to take all my clothes off for four episodes and i have to decide whether i want to do that? Do i have enough time to go to the gym?” I did not have to take my clothes off. [ Laughs .] And then you’re like, “why not? I can do it. I can look hot enough in three months!”
how was jonah described to you?
jonah atterbury is the co-founder of this firm, and he’s got a completely different vision of where the company should go compared to whitney. He’s not the best behaved. A lot of people who are that level of arrogant, there’s also an immense insecurity, right? He drinks his problems away. He’s still stuck in that early-2000s mentality of, i crushed it and made $100 million selling a company. I can behave as badly as i want . It’s depicted fairly accurately, from what i understand, of a lot of guys in these jobs. One of the things people have always told me is, “you’re too nice.” There are jobs that i’ve taken in the past where i really love the character because he’s the antithesis of “too nice,” and i think jonah is one of those guys. There is no reality in which you think he’s too nice.
jonah and whitney are introduced via a wide-shot walk and talk where you discuss masturbation, the christian right, tender’s mission statement. It’s very dense but immediately sets up your characters’ different personalities and approach to the company. Tell me about filming that.
i loved shooting that. We were in canary wharf in london. The camera’s a block and a half away across the street, and we’re walking upstairs, and at the bottom of those stairs are actual normal people going about their business. There were a couple starts-and-stops because they would yell “rolling!” And somebody wanted a picture with me or max. But shooting in the real place, i don’t know any actor that doesn’t prefer that. You’re dropped into the center of reality. You can’t even see the camera. Any subconscious desire to mug is not in your brain. I felt like we were living the scene in the moment.
did you do any other prep for the scene?
i’m not a smoker, but jonah smokes and vapes. When i was walking around canary wharf for a few days before we started shooting, i watched bankers smoke. I don’t mean it to sound so creepy. [ Laughs .] When i shot the namesake for mira nair, the film is missing all the college years, but in jhumpa lahiri’s novel, the intimate details of the character gogol are spelled out, like which dorm room he lost his virginity in at yale. I found what would have been that dorm room based on the description and knocked on the door, forgetting that i might be a recognizable actor to some college students. I was like, “hi, i’m doing some research on a film, and i was wondering if i could just look around ’cause i lost my virginity in this room?” And they’re like, “what?” So now i’m always mindful of that. You hover around canary wharf, you observe, you try to take it in. Why are you scarfing down a cigarette so fast? Do you have to get back into a meeting? Are you just trying to get that nicotine hit? I’m watching and pretending i’m on the phone.
when jonah is watching the new tender ad, his first comment after is, “a lot of asians in that.” Tell me about that lin, and how you wanted it to come across.
that was written by mickey and konrad. I told them this when i read the first draft: i interned in college at a production company run by this trust-fund kid. I learned how not to produce movies by working for this guy. He was brash, misogynistic. I had to pull headshots for actors for a project he was casting. I show him joseph gordon-levitt’s headshot, and he goes, “is this kid fucking asian? I’m not trying to fucking hire asians in my movies, kal. Bring me some good white american kids.” I was channeling that guy because i wanted the reactions from the guys around me to be what i felt when i was in that situation. He wasn’t trying to be racist. He just was racist. Jonah has a fair amount of misogyny, racism, and very late-’90s-esque false bravado that exists in him.
it’s funny because i read the scene almost in the opposite way: that jonah is clocking some weird, implicit racism from the marketing team in trying to sell this app by having a lot of asian people in the ad. My interpretation was perhaps more generous to jonah.
there’s no right answer. The reason i feel like jonah’s racism is part of what drove that is the scene later, where i talk about the kind of porn that i watch. Jonah has a bit of racial obsession.
your final scene in this episode is your firing. Whitney brings you into the office, and you realize it’s an ambush. You’re at one end of the table, whitney is at the other, and there’s this agonizing sequence where you try to get him to acknowledge you. Tell me about filming that.
the shots are fairly long. The coverage isn’t traditional. This is written in the scene, but max didn’t really look at me until the very end. There’s the idea that you’re always listening to your scene partners, even if it’s not verbal, and with his performance, he really drew out a lot of the emotional arc jonah goes through. I love that scene because i’m hung-over and i’m obviously cocky and arrogant. My first thought is something’s gone wrong at the company that requires my attention. I see the full board and the legal team, and the first thing in my head is probably like, some intern died on the third floor. But it’s very quickly evident that it’s about me, and it’s painful. To jonah, it’s far less about the business that we built and almost exclusively about the relationship between two friends. It’s a backstabbing scene. It’s whitney completely throwing a dagger and eviscerating every organ that jonah has ever had and holding his heart up and making him watch it while it beats for the last time. That’s the betrayal i felt. I’m bawling my eyes out in one take! And i loved it. I loved the way that it was shot because from jonah’s perspective, it captured the isolation and loneliness. And you also really get a sense of max’s manipulation but also an undercurrent of guilt — but not enough to not make him throw me under the bus.
some of the specific issues with jonah in this firing scene are his odor and his hygiene. Do you know the reasoning there?
that was in there from the first draft. The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was sam bankman-fried. There are pictures of him looking disheveled, even if he’s in a $2,000 hoodie. Some of the idea was you’re a business creator who’s done something nobody’s done before; maybe you’re not showering because you’re sleeping in the office. And then during the wardrobe fitting, we all agreed that maybe it was a little less on the nose if jonah dresses better. The way industry sources watches and all of this high-end stuff — there’s a watch handler, and they give me the watch, and i give the watch back at the end of the shoot because the watch is more than my salary.
harper says in this episode, “without an economic function, society buries you before you’re dead.” This made me wonder, what is going to happen to jonah? Did you think about his purpose after this?
that’s exactly how you outline your character: where is he going? He wasn’t cut off from his ownership stake, so there’s endless money, but i think jonah will, whether you see any of this or not, pursue litigation. It’s sort of like a breakup. I imagine jonah’s hurt for quite a long time. We already know he has a drinking problem. We already know he escapes with women, by flaunting his power and his money. We also know he’s insecure. He’s probably done his fair share of coke. I don’t know that it’s necessarily a drug spiral, but i would expect that there’s some sort of a spiral he goes down before he pulls himself out of it. |
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| Industry Season 4 Episode 1 Recap - Paypal of Bukkake |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (4 reads) | |
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Summary
back and as depraved as ever, industry season 4 kicks off with a necessarily slower premiere as the new status quo is established.
you might recall the ending of industry season 3, and if you’re particularly asture you might recall that it really did feel like a proper, no take-back ending. Pierpoint is gone. Eric has retired. Harper got the fund she always wanted. With this in mind, it’s kind of a surprise that season 4 is here, but throughout episode 1, “paypal of bukkake”, it becomes obvious that there has been a necessary reinvention. And it’s a pretty comprehensive one, which is why the premiere devotes virtually all of its hour-long runtime to establishing it properly.
this includes checking in with all of the major characters — the ones who have returned, anyway; robert is sadly absent — and figuring out where they’re at these days. There’s a new labour government in the u.K., And that government is wheeling out some particularly orwellian policies about online safety that are threatening to cost people a lot of money — or make them a lot of money, depending on where they’re standing when the die is cast. All the key players need to get themselves in the right position, and this episode is about getting them there. It isn’t masterfully tense in the way industry sometimes can be, but it’s still pretty damn good for such a functional chapter.
new blood
curiously enough, the season opens not with any familiar faces, but with two new characters. A young-ish man locks eyes with a young-ish woman across the dancefloor of a crowded nightclub. They take some drugs, dance, and go home together, as people in nightclubs tend to. Whatever they do with each other is uncharacteristically kept off-screen. But it’s the next morning when things go wrong.
the man is jim dycker, a journalist. The woman is haley clay, assistant to the man who will play one of the key roles of this season. His previous assistant disappeared from public view in mysterious circumstances. Jim has been talking to her. He’s looking to find out more about haley’s boss, whitney halberstram, who we will later learn is the cfo of tender, a payment processing company that made its name in gray markets like gambling and pornography. Needless to say, haley isn’t very happy about the deception and throws jim out.
with nobody else to turn to with the power to do anything about what may or may not be going on with tender, jim turns to the show’s perennial disruptor, harper stern. But we’ll get to that.
tender resignation
the slightly provocative title of this episode, “paypal of bukkake”, is an offhanded reference to tender. Some important context: the new labour government is planning to pass some online safety legislation that would mandate age verification when using purportedly “adult” content on the internet, which would drastically affect the bottom line of companies with a financial stake in some of the shadier corners of the web. That includes tender, who are the payment processor of choice for siren, a fictional onlyfans-style website that has become extraordinarily popular.
tender’s ceo, jonah, wants to stay the course and retain the company’s unique position, but the cfo, whitney, wants to pivot away from adult content and rebrand tender as a kind of “bank killer” that’ll reshape the financial markets. Jonah and whitney have been best friends and business partners since college, but the former is happy with his lot, while the latter has the kind of ambition that extends beyond spending company money on alcohol, drugs, and women. So, whitney presents jonah with a bit of an ultimatum, although it’s disguised as a conversation, and when he realizes that jonah is never going to see his point of view, he pulls the trigger on having him ousted as ceo by a board disgusted with his general sense of hygiene. Of course, whitney also nominates himself as the interim ceo.
this comes after he has already severed the company’s relationship with siren, so whitney’s well on his way. For now, it isn’t entirely clear what his plans consist of, but they definitely involve cosying up to british high society — represented mostly by yasmin, who is still engaged to henry muck, who is in a state of deep depression that she’s disguising as a cold he needs to get over — and the current labour government. Whitney also has a bit of a sinister contour to him, given the missing assistant. He’ll fit right in.
the grass isn’t always greener
this brings us to harper, who begins industry season 4, episode 1 as the queen of her own little fiefdom, a short-selling fund bankrolled by otto mostyn. But she’s becoming increasingly frustrated by being constantly babysat by otto’s lackeys, who keep nixing her propositions for viable shorts. She’s big into the idea of shorting siren, a theory she confirms by paying rishi, whose life has evidently imploded to a considerable degree, to peep through some emails on a phone swiped from someone in the government. This is successful but causes a bit of a rumble, given she’s going off-script, and she’s also adamant about holding the position rather than cashing out at a profit since she’s just pathologically predisposed to risk.
speaking of which, when she gets word that the lilylara fund has put in a request to withdraw their capital, she makes the bold step of gating it, sending out a client-wide email promising a change in strategy and more lucrative short-term gains, but, crucially, cutting a lot of very rich people off from considerable amounts of their money. It’s a disastrous play. One of her clients almost dies of a stroke in her office, and otto tells her, to her face, that the tactical play of keeping her around as a “progressive face” is no longer worth the effort. Otto has just been anointed in the house of lords, so he can basically say whatever he wants at this point.
lilylara turns out to be eric’s fund, and when harper calls him to berate him for pulling out, it turns into some sage wisdom and then, in a roundabout way, a business proposition. Harper wants to partner with eric on a new endeavour, and since eric’s retirement clearly isn’t satisfying him — he’s lounging around playing golf with rich dudes, one of whom, in the background, is clearly implied to be donald trump — he clearly considers it. But can they trust each other?
a new alliance
through yas, harper meets whitney and talks her way into his bedroom within about five minutes. Unsurprisingly, he has some very particular kinks in that arena, which harper is more than happy to oblige him with, one assumes because it’ll give her more leverage for later.
the next morning is when jim calls with his proposition. Harper can’t go into detail since she’s still in whitney’s company, but it’s clear she’ll bite. And, given eric is waiting for her when she gets home and agrees to team up with her on their own venture, it’s equally clear that a lot of industry season 4 is going to be defined by harper and eric taking on whitney and tender — and perhaps the entire british government and aristocracy while they’re at it.
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| 2025 Year in Review Part 3: Gary Binfords Final Word on Faith, Family, and the F |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (2 reads) | |
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Part 1 and part 2 showed us the battles we faced. Part 3 reminds us why we fight—and why we’ll win.
from brigitte gabriel’s warning to tina descovich’s courage, these voices prove the fight for america is far from over.
we’ve journeyed through 2025 together—two full episodes of gary binford’s most powerful conversations.
in part 1, we heard boldness from voices like charlie kirk (in memory), ted nugent, and patriot barbie calling us back to biblical truth. Meanwhile, part 2 equipped us to fight back, with alex newman, sam sorbo, and tim rivers showing us how to reclaim our schools, defend our families, and demand justice.
now, in gary binford’s 2025 year in review part 3 , we close the book on 2025—but not the mission.
as gary himself says, “the guests we had four years ago said things just as relevant today. That tells you we’re not losing our minds—we’re in a fight that’s been raging for decades.” Furthermore, the voices in this final installment don’t just diagnose the problem—they inspire action. From brigitte gabriel’s warning about iran to stacy washington’s battle cry on the border crisis, from carl jackson’s hire-e framework to gloria giorno’s story of a college conservative cancelled for celebrating the 4th of july—these aren’t cautionary tales.
these are marching orders. In addition, we’ll hear one final clip from charlie kirk—whose death became a rallying cry for believers everywhere.
as we step into 2026 with donald trump back in the white house, the question isn’t if we can win. It’s will we have the courage to finish what we’ve started?
let’s find out.
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gary binford wraps up 2025 with the voices that refuse to back down. Consequently, this year in review part 3 will remind you why this fight matters—and why we’re going to win.
charlie kirk (in memory): how did we let them take over? In june 2024, charlie kirk appeared on united patriots uprising to talk about his book and the future of conservatism. More than a year later, he would give his life for that vision. Here’s his answer to a question every patriot has asked.
“how did the left take over every institution in america? It happened in a two-part move. Number one, they wanted it. And number two, we let them.”
charlie explained the left’s strategy: “rudy dutschke said, ‘we’re going to have a long march through the institutions. This will take a hundred years, but we will slowly crawl through and eventually we’re going to be in control.’ And then we let them.”
we didn’t take joseph mccarthy’s warnings seriously. Instead, we were prideful. Arrogant. We thought america was impenetrable.
however, charlie’s message wasn’t despair—it was empowerment: “if we allow them to continue to march forward, we won’t have a country. But it is a choice. We have selected to allow them to take over. And so it needs to be a decision for us to say: you are no longer able to take over every power center in this country.”
charlie’s words echo louder than ever. His voice is throughout freedom seekers listed below as a common call for us all. The lord calls us: to stand!
brigitte gabriel: iran is contained—thanks to trump national security expert brigitte gabriel warned about iran’s nuclear program and why it’s now contained.
“it will never be over. But it is contained right now. And thank god we have president trump in office at such a time as this.”
gabriel explained that israel has been warning the world about iran’s nuclear program since 2003—and nobody listened. Moreover, obama sent pallets of cash in the middle of the night. Biden released sanctions. The world hit snooze while iran weaponized.
then trump acted. Fourteen bombs. Thirty thousand pounds of explosives into granite mountain. Iran’s nuclear program destroyed.
“this definitely set iran years back,” gabriel said. “Hopefully by that time, the iranian people would have risen, overthrown the regime, and brought about regime change.”
the situation is contained. But only because trump had the courage to act when the world refused to.
see full interview here .
ted nugent: the orchestrated dumbing down of america motor city madman ted nugent didn’t just diagnose america’s spiritual debt—he reminded us we’re wearing the armor of god, and grand times are ahead.
“i couldn’t fathom it. When i was born in 1948 in detroit, detroit was the work ethic epicenter. Family, christianity, being the best you can be. The concept of welfare was foreign. It was indecent.”
nugent pointed to eisenhower’s 1953 warning: “the biggest threat to america was the cia and the military-industrial-congressional complex. Uncle sam and the goons.”
today, we’re graduating kids who can’t talk, read, write, or spell—and the teachers’ union wants more money. “We’re spiritually in debt,” nugent said.
nevertheless, here’s his point: “these are grand times. God sent me for times such as this. I’m wearing the armor of god, and so is donald trump. There’s a movement—and it’s made up of the best people in the world.”
nugent’s message: surround yourself with positive, truth-telling people. Embrace self-evident truth. And never stop fighting.
see full interview here.
stacy washington: evil doesn’t just go away radio host stacy washington laid out the biblical case for why the border crisis is spiritual warfare—and why we can’t sit back even after trump’s election.
“woke, cancel culture, crt—people said, ‘it’ll go away.’ But it didn’t. Evil doesn’t just go away. Evil has to be vanquished. This is a fight between good and evil.”
furthermore, washington pointed to the southern border as exhibit a: “the uptick in crime, kidnappings, rapes, murders, armed assaults—all brought to us by a wide-open border by those who seek to fundamentally change the country.”
she reminded gary’s audience that god gave representative government to the israelites in deuteronomy—and the founders gave it to us. Yet when nations disobey, curses follow.
“deuteronomy says the foreigner will enter your land. The foreigner will be above you. The foreigner will lend to you and you will borrow from him. We were literally being taxed to pay for foreigners—and kicked out of our own schools and community centers.”
washington’s hope: “the lord has given us a reprieve through the re-election of donald trump. But it’s not a time to sit back. We need to be moving just as fast at the local level—whether it’s dog catcher or congress.”
see full interview here .
patriot barbie: it was never about women’s rights lindsey graham (patriot barbie) called out the left’s manipulation with one devastating question: if it’s about women, why do they sacrifice women for their ideology?
“their goal is not women’s rights. Their goal is: how can i manipulate the situation to bring you back to believing what i believe?”
graham pointed to the proof: “if it was about women’s rights, the minute a woman said, ‘i had an abortion and it hurt me so badly and now i can’t conceive,’ they would have said, ‘whoa, this hurts women. We’re pro-women.’ The minute a man started playing in women’s sports, they would have said, ‘whoa, we’re here to protect women, and you are not one.”
but they didn’t. Because it was never about women.
“it’s a mental illness,” graham said. “It was never about women. If it were, those two situations would have stopped them in their tracks. It’s about: i want you to agree with what i believe or you are a fascist. Period.”
see full interview here.
dr. Robert malone: military-grade psychological warfare the mrna vaccine pioneer who got cancelled explained what really happened during covid—and why americans went along with it.
“were you shocked when you got cancelled over your positions on the china covid virus and the vaccine?”
“yeah,” malone said. “I’ve been at the tip of the spear in five or six outbreaks. But this was different.”
in fact, malone and his wife wrote a book in february 2020: how to prepare and protect yourself from the novel coronavirus . Amazon cancelled it—claiming it violated “community standards” but refusing to say how.
turns out, amazon met with the white house and who just weeks before to coordinate censorship.
“we’ve been subjected to amazing levels of coordinated propaganda, censorship, and military-grade psychological warfare technology,” malone said. “That is the topic of my book.”
why did america go along? Because they were subjected to psychological warfare designed to control what they were thinking, feeling, and doing.
see full interview here.
christina bobb: it’s far from over christina bobb, former attorney to donald trump, warned: trump’s biggest opposition isn’t democrats—it’s republicans. And the swamp isn’t drained yet.
“we’re finally at a place where we can fight back. President trump has authority to make changes. But we’re seeing resistance from republicans in the house and senate. Let’s face it: trump’s biggest opposition are not democrats. His biggest opposition is republicans.”
additionally, bobb explained that the maga movement has been clearing out rinos—liz cheney, adam kinzinger—but “it’s not cleared out enough.”
her warning: “we’ve got work to do. It’s not over.”
some republicans are just trying to play out the string—survive four years and take it back. However, the maga crowd is getting stronger every election cycle.
the swamp isn’t drained yet. But we’re getting closer.
see full interview here.
chris salcedo: the republican party is nothing without america first newsmax host chris salcedo made the case that should terrify every rino: trump didn’t just win latino voters—he proved the republican party is dead without the america first coalition.
“president trump and the america first coalition is what attracted so many latinos. By the way, the majority of male latinos voted for president trump. It’s the first time a republican has ever achieved that. And a record number of latinos at large voting for president trump more than any other republican in the past.”
salcedo explained why: “president trump gave a vision, something that was a contrast to the democrats. The republican party has not. The republican party has shown almost no contrast to the democrat socialist party.”
he called out the gop establishment: “if you listen to john cornyn or mitch mcconnell or liz cheney or adam kinzinger, the number one attribute they believe in is bipartisanship, which is washington speak for do it all the democrats’ way.”
latinos rejected the insanity: “the democrats said little johnny can be little susie. They said men can have babies. They said the best woman for the job is a man. And latinos said what?”
then came the “latinx” disaster: “democrats said, ‘you’re gonna start calling yourselves latinx.’ And we said, ‘what? You want me to bastardize the spanish language for you?’ That opened the door to allow the latino community to go, okay, these people are nuts.”
salcedo’s devastating conclusion: “the republicans just proved without trump and the america first coalition in the 2025 elections what happens. A marxist wins in new york, the center of american capitalism. The republicans absent trump couldn’t even beat a man who said he wanted to see his republican opponents dead and their children dead.”
his warning: “the republican party is nothing without the america first coalition. And the sooner everybody wakes up and recognizes that, the better.”
see full interview here.
tina descovich: moms for liberty under attack moms for liberty co-founder tina descovich faced satan worshipers, antifa, the fbi—and didn’t back down. Why? “Because we’re moms.”
“it came from places i didn’t know existed. The southern poverty law center called us a hate group. Anonymous—the international cyber group—invested tens of millions of dollars to cyber attack us and access our membership list.”
the enemies kept coming: teachers’ unions, nea, doj, fbi, the biden administration, the national school board association.
at their philadelphia summit, antifa showed up. “The philly pd had to shut down an entire block. They had riot police shoulder-to-shoulder protecting us.”
the intimidation was relentless: “we got cards and postcards from satan, signed by satan. Witches sent us letters casting spells. Our children were threatened.”
how did they keep going?
“because we’re moms. None of that matters. When you put your child in front of you and look at them, hell can come at us. We don’t care. It’s our kids.”
see full interview here.
carl jackson: the hire-e framework for saving america radio host carl jackson gave trump supporters a five-point roadmap to save the country—starting with destroying obamacare.
“i’ve developed an acronym: hire-e. That’s h ealthcare, i mmigration, r egulation, e nergy, and e ducation.”
jackson’s top priority: healthcare.
“republicans have a great opportunity to destroy obamacare—and they need to do it. I was paying $180 a month for great insurance before obamacare. Obama said he’d lower costs. My bill went up 400% to $720 a month. I went without insurance for 10 years.”
healthcare is how they control the masses. The solution? “Put doctors and patients in charge. Let consumers buy across state lines. Make insurance companies compete.”
on immigration: “what we’re seeing from ice isn’t pretty—but what did you expect? No one complains about the little girls sent by their crappy parents with rape kits so cartels could traffic them.”
jackson’s bottom line: “i want citizens. If you’re not a legal immigrant who will assimilate, you need to go bye-bye. And if you think america is so bad, you can leave too.”
see full interview here.
gloria giorno: cancelled for celebrating the 4th of july author gloria giorno’s son was elected student body president at a christian university—then cancelled within 24 hours after posting a photo on independence day.
“my son was elected student body president at belmont university—a christian school in nashville. He was endorsed by college democrats and college republicans. Then covid happened.”
on the 4th of july, stevie posted a photo in front of the white house thanking the founders for our freedoms.
within 24 hours:
300 comments: “go kill yourself. You’re a terrible person.” A change.Org petition calling him racist for celebrating a “covertly racist holiday” death threats: “if we see you, it’s on site.” Belmont’s response? Nothing. Administration told stevie not to come back to campus.
“hell hath no fury,” gloria said. “My son is not staying home. He’s going to class.”
consequently, stevie was escorted by a police officer from class to class for the rest of the year.
at a christian university. For celebrating the 4th of july.
see full interview here.
lucas miles: charlie kirk’s legacy lives on turning point usa faith director lucas miles closed part 3 with a message of hope: god showed up big after charlie’s death—and revival is spreading.
“it’s been an honor to serve under charlie kirk. His integrity was above anybody i’ve ever seen. Who he was in public is exactly who he was in private—and then some. He was a tremendous husband, father, friend, and brother in christ. He was a martyr for jesus.”
miles addressed those struggling with charlie’s death: “god is not the author of evil. We have free will—it’s a gift that gives us dignity of choice. Unfortunately, that allows evil men to choose evil things. But god showed up big this week.”
the aftermath of charlie’s death sparked revival: “churches have literally doubled in size. We’re seeing tremendous growth at turning point. Charlie’s widow, erica kirk, is now ceo—and she’s determined to lead with strength and vigor to fulfill charlie’s vision.”
miles’ final word: “this isn’t over. God’s in the aftermath. And glory to his name is going to be made.”
see full interview here.
???? Key takeaways as this year in review part 3 demonstrates, the fight for america requires both spiritual clarity and strategic action:
the left took over because we let them —but we can choose to take it back iran’s nuclear program is contained —thanks to trump’s decisive action america’s education system is broken by design —but the armor of god wins evil must be vanquished, not tolerated —the border crisis proves it the left’s “women’s rights” agenda is manipulation —proof: trans athletes covid compliance was military-grade psychological warfare —censorship was coordinated trump’s biggest opposition is republicans —but maga is clearing them out hire-e framework: healthcare, immigration, regulation, energy, education a christian college cancelled a student for celebrating july 4th —cancel culture is everywhere moms for liberty faced satan worshipers, antifa, and the fbi —and didn’t back down charlie kirk’s legacy sparked revival —his influence continues to grow |
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Hey guys happy new years and all new year new blog entry
since last post i finished my finals... I passed mmw, chem and cogs easily but the moment weve all been waiting for.. My math score
i got a 67% on my math final
yeah
that brought my total grade up to a 73%, and to pass i.... I needed a 67%
oh my gosh does my indian math professor have brainrot or something theres no way this isnt a coincidence
but yes i fortunately passed which means yes i am staying here for school and no i am not being deported to the philippines thankfully
after we finished finals, i got 7 others to go hiking with us on the most dangerous hiking trail in the area which was super fun except for the fact that my roommate fell down a 20 foot ravine.. Surprisingly he didnt get hurt at all.. And then we watched a movie after (no it wasnt the godfather it was the grinch this time cuz when we vote for a movie the girls like to vote altogether on the last day completely screwing with the voting) and then we went onto winter break
i spent my entire 3 weeks at my cousins house which im not gonna lie felt like absolute hell because my cousins are really annoying (i really miss their younger selves what happened to them please turn back) but it wasnt all that bad because i got a chance to do what i really enjoy the most.. Making and editing youtube videos
over break i uploaded like 7 videos across 3 of my youtube channels which im proud of because thats usually how many videos i upload in an entire year im really stepping up my game recently
and then we spent christmas and new years together which was fun and all but then i had to get back to school.. And you know what they say new year new quarter
this quarters classes are a lot better than last quarter and my schedule is way more manageable (i only have 2 classes on mondays tuesdays and fridays bless the lord) i honestly thought this quarter would be hell because 3 of my 4 teachers had a ratemyprofessor rating below 2.5 but a saving grace happened sometime over break
im taking math 20a which has 2 professors, one really good professor and one really horrible and shitty professor, but of course the really good professor already has his slots full so i was forced to enroll in the really horrible and shitty professors class.. But this really horrible and shitty professor is so horrible and shitty that he had to cancel his class because no one wanted to enroll in his class, so i somehow ended up taking the really good professors class anyways...
what about the other 2? Well theyre both coding classes and as much as i hate to say it im actually kinda interested in coding and programming so even though it seems like both of these classes absolutely suck i actually know how to code so it wont suck as much for me because i already have experience
so thats that for all the class stuff but last post i talked about my va form which basically gives me benefits for housing and dining so i dont have to pay as much.. Since a month has passed the actual office has approved it and i did get the certificate woohoo! But i was only able to get it once school started last week and now that i have it i have to actually send it to the school for them to process it before they give me the benefits, which means i have to wait another week, but since that was last week i should be getting my money any minute now
so thats all the updates from last post.. Anything new? Yes of course there is well theres 2 new really important things and theyre both party related for some reason
so some of the people from birches (just 4 of us) decided to plan a secret surprise party with a bunch of activities from white elephant to platonic matchmaking and kahoots where we invite friends of friends which is scheduled for january 23rd at this one lounge area in the middle of our college.. The only problem is we cant rent out the lounge area unless were some form of club or organization.. Which is exactly what were planning on doing! Im a part of this one club called perc which is basically planning events and so are both of our resident assistants so our plan is to try and ask them to help us out with planning this student led college wide event
its still a work in progress but well try to get that done ill update you (im talking to myself at this point) next post
the other thing.. The past 2 days have been so crazy and hectic it felt like a movie scripted straight from a fever dream
so it started off on friday after i went back to my dorm from studying at the library and my suitemates were planning on invading our other suitemates workplace while he was working to make his life completely miserable and of course im down for that so we plan it out and we ask people from other floors if they wanna join us, and we ask that one guy that i talked to about my girl problems back in october (ever since then his reputation has grown to be kinda weird and attached to women and he doesnt shower its gotten so bad hes become an urban legend throughout the entire campus)
so we bring him to our suite so we can plan our siege and we see another fellow birch with some random girl who we assume is his friend and we ask him if he wants to go with us to the restaurant but he couldnt go cuz he was going with the girl he was with, and then stinkboy here comes along and straight up follows the both of them (keep in mind he met her minutes ago)
so that happens and we all make fun of him for that but then when the time strikes we realized the restaurant was already closed and our plan failed so we ended up going to burger king instead and when we got back we played video games
the next day comes (which is yesterday) and that day was a lot crazier
today is one of my other suitemates birthday and so yesterday we decided to go to target and costco to get birthday supplies and pizza and it aligned with our weekly movie night which was perfect
so the night stinkboy striked we invited him (im calling him that from now on i like that name) to go to target with my roommate and two other suitemates but the problem is one of the suitemates completely hates the guy (which was weird cuz they never even met they just heard the stories) and does not want to go to costco if stinkboy comes
so the next morning me and my roommate are faced with the decision to either go with stinkboy or our suitemate but we come up with the idea of bringing stinkboy to target with us and then coming back to go with our other suitemates to costco right after
so we decide to do that but the problem is this guy does not wake up until like 2pm so when we came to get him he was still in bed and he didnt want to go anymore so it was just me and my roommate that went to target and we got 216 balloons for only $18 and even more birthday supplies like a banner and party hats (we completely forgot to use the hats theyre just sitting on my roommates desk unopened)
and so once we get back from target we get the other two suitemates and we have to leave again to go to costco
the problem is that none of us have an actual membership but my roommate has a costco gift card so we had to rely on that and luckily by the time we get to costco we tried out the gift card and it surprisingly worked
we get our cake, pizzas, chicken, oatmeal and snacks and head back but the walk from costco to the trolley station was literal hell on earth
we bought so much stuff and theres only 4 of us so we each had to carry a really heavy load and the trolley station was a mile and a half away so we had to endure 30 minutes of pure pain it was the worst pain i had ever experienced but we somehow survived and made it back and by the time we got back we had to set up for our weekly movie night
in the background while we were in costco, i got a bunch of guys from our suite and other birches to blow all 216 balloons, and by the time we get back the balloons were already filled, all we had to do was to transport all 216 balloons to my suitemates room while hes gone
luckily he had to do the laundry so he was gone for a grand total of 5 minutes and boy those 5 minutes were the most hectic 5 minutes a bunch of college freshmen could handle
we had an entire assembly line transporting balloons from the other rooms to his room, stuffing it into his closet, his bed, his desk, everywhere in his room, we were running from room to room with a bunch of balloons, all the girls were confused about what was happening and they were just trying to watch princess bride, all this while my suitemate was walking to and from the laundry, and by the time he comes back, were all hiding in his balloon-filled room, and he walks in
happy birthday!!!! It was only 9pm so it wasnt even his birthday yet but it was still worth the amount of chaos that just occurred
the craziest part was that this guy left his balloonless room to do his laundry and only 5 minutes later his balloonless room now had over 200 balloons everywhere
there were even some floating on the ceiling with a cool trick called static electricity
get a bunch of 18 year olds to throw a surprise birthday party and you get ballooons stuck to the ceiling
after all those shenanigans we continued the movie but as everyone else was relaxing, i had math homework due in an hour, and i was all stressed
i managed to finish most of it.. I didnt complete it all but i got about 95% of it done so i count that as a win
so the next 8 hours (its 10pm bear with me) was all just us playing games and activities like card games, this one game where one person has to guess a pattern that the entire group is doing, photo roulette, and last and definitely least mario party (i won btw)
this entire thing lasted the whole night until 7am when everyone got tired and went back to their rooms
we pulled an all nighter
i know this months post is really really super duper long but so much happened in only the span of 2 days that i cant not write about it all
tl;dr math class, hiking, winter break, winter quarter classes, party planning, stinkboy shenanigans, the most torturous costco trip, suprise birthday party, all-nighter |
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| U.S. out of dozens of U.N. intergovernmental groups - Vermont Daily Chronicle |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (2 reads) | |
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By guy page
you may have missed it in the flurry of news from venezuela, greenland, and minneapolis, but president donald trump on wednesday, january 7 officially withdrew the united states from dozens of intergovernmental organizations – including a high-profile climate change panel.
“i have considered the secretary of state’s report and, after deliberating with my cabinet, have determined that it is contrary to the interests of the united states to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum,” trump said.
notable among the many proscribed organizations is the intergovernmental panel on climate change, the u.N. Body charged with collecting and disseminating scientific information about global carbon reduction.
in recent years supporters of global climate initiatives have pointed out that the united states is a member of the ipcc, and therefore should follow its direction. With the u.S. Withdrawal, that rationale no longer holds.
the u.S. Government withdrawal also had prompted many corporations to withdraw their own participation – and funding- from u.N. Climate and environmental initiatives, according to media reports.
the list published by the white house jan. 7 also includes dozens of united nations organizations. The full text of the statement from the white house can be read here:
memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies
subject: withdrawing the united states from international organizations, conventions, and treaties that are contrary to the interests of the united states
by the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby direct:
section 1. Purpose. (A) on february 4, 2025, i issued executive order 14199 (withdrawing the united states from and ending funding to certain united nations organizations and reviewing united states support to all international organizations). That executive order directed the secretary of state, in consultation with the united states representative to the united nations, to conduct a review of all international intergovernmental organizations of which the united states is a member and provides any type of funding or other support, and all conventions and treaties to which the united states is a party, to determine which organizations, conventions, and treaties are contrary to the interests of the united states. The secretary of state has reported his findings as required by executive order 14199.
(b) i have considered the secretary of state’s report and, after deliberating with my cabinet, have determined that it is contrary to the interests of the united states to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum.
(c) consistent with executive order 14199 and pursuant to the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby direct all executive departments and agencies (agencies) to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the united states from the organizations listed in section 2 of this memorandum as soon as possible. For united nations entities, withdrawal means ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.
(d) my review of further findings of the secretary of state remains ongoing.
sec. 2. Organizations from which the united states shall withdraw. (A) non-united nations organizations:
(i) 24/7 carbon-free energy compact;
(ii) colombo plan council;
(iii) commission for environmental cooperation;
(iv) education cannot wait;
(v) european centre of excellence for countering
hybrid threats;
(vi) forum of european national highway research laboratories;
(vii) freedom online coalition;
(viii) global community engagement and resilience fund;
(ix) global counterterrorism forum;
(x) global forum on cyber expertise;
(xi) global forum on migration and development;
(xii) inter-american institute for global change research;
(xiii) intergovernmental forum on mining, minerals, metals, and sustainable development;
(xiv) intergovernmental panel on climate change;
(xv) intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services;
(xvi) international centre for the study of the preservation and restoration of cultural property;
(xvii) international cotton advisory committee;
(xviii) international development law organization;
(xix) international energy forum;
(xx) international federation of arts councils and culture agencies;
(xxi) international institute for democracy and electoral assistance;
(xxii) international institute for justice and the rule of law;
(xxiii) international lead and zinc study group;
(xxiv) international renewable energy agency;
(xxv) international solar alliance;
(xxvi) international tropical timber organization;
(xxvii) international union for conservation of nature;
(xxviii) pan american institute of geography and history;
(xxix) partnership for atlantic cooperation;
(xxx) regional cooperation agreement on combatting piracy and armed robbery against ships in asia;
(xxxi) regional cooperation council;
(xxxii) renewable energy policy network for the 21st century;
(xxxiii) science and technology center in ukraine;
(xxxiv) secretariat of the pacific regional environment programme; and
(xxxv) venice commission of the council of europe.
(b) united nations (un) organizations:
(i) department of economic and social affairs;
(ii) un economic and social council (ecosoc) — economic commission for africa;
(iii) ecosoc — economic commission for latin america and the caribbean;
(iv) ecosoc — economic and social commission for asia and the pacific;
(v) ecosoc — economic and social commission for western asia;
(vi) international law commission;
(vii) international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals;
(viii) international trade centre;
(ix) office of the special adviser on africa;
(x) office of the special representative of the secretary general for children in armed conflict;
(xi) office of the special representative of the secretary-general on sexual violence in conflict;
(xii) office of the special representative of the secretary-general on violence against children;
(xiii) peacebuilding commission;
(xiv) peacebuilding fund;
(xv) permanent forum on people of african descent;
(xvi) un alliance of civilizations;
(xvii) un collaborative programme on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries;
(xviii) un conference on trade and development;
(xix) un democracy fund;
(xx) un energy;
(xxi) un entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women;
(xxii) un framework convention on climate change;
(xxiii) un human settlements programme;
(xxiv) un institute for training and research;
(xxv) un oceans;
(xxvi) un population fund;
(xxvii) un register of conventional arms;
(xxviii) un system chief executives board for coordination;
(xxix) un system staff college;
(xxx) un water; and
(xxxi) un university.
sec. 3. Implementation guidance. The secretary of state shall provide additional guidance as needed to agencies when implementing this memorandum.
sec. 4. General provisions. (A) nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the director of the office of management and budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
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| New Commander sworn in to lead NY Air National Guard |
| Posted on Monday, January 12 @ 00:00:38 PST (3 reads) | |
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Press release, new york national guard
u.S. Army national guard photos by stephanie butler: army national guard major general ray shields, left, the adjutant general of new york, presents the guidon of the new york air national guard to air national guard major general gary charlton ii, during promotion and change of command ceremonies held on january 9 at new york national guard headquarters in latham. Charlton is now the commander of the 5,800 men and women of the new york air national guard, the largest air guard component in the nation.
latham, ny – an air guard officer who started as an enlisted airman and served in the persian gulf war, iraq and afghanistan, assumed command of the new york air national guard during a ceremony on friday at new york national guard headquarters in latham.
major general gary charlton ii, who has also commanded the new york air guard’s 107th attack wing in niagara falls, and the 105th airlift wing in newburgh, now heads the largest air national guard in the united states.
charlton, who lives in the albany suburb of loudonville, replaced major general michael bank, who is retiring after 37 years of service.
he has been serving as assistant adjutant general, air for the new york national guard and will now serve simultaneously in both assignments.
charlton was promoted from one-star brigadier general to two-star major general before assuming command of the new york air guard.
major general ray shields, the adjutant general of new york, and the presiding officer for the ceremony, said charlton was the “right leader” to command new york’s airmen.
“you have the opportunity to continue to build the new york air national guard and to take the organization to new levels of professionalism,” shields told charlton.
in his remarks, charlton thanked his wife, susan and his daughters, megan and ginger, as well as his extended family, for their support over the years.
“you have carried this career as much as i have,” he said.
charlton said his years as an enlisted airmen shaped his command style as an officer.
“before i ever wore a commission, i wore stripes,” charlton said.
“i learned that the best ideas often come from the flightline, the shop floor and the airmen who make the mission happen,” he said.
“leader is not about a position, it’s about people, it’s about listening before speaking, serving before leading, and earning trust every single day,” charlton told his audience.
the members of the new york air guard are the “embodiment of versatility and excellence,” he said.
air national guard major general gary charlton ii has new two-star general stars pinned on by his daughters during promotion and change of command ceremonies held on jan. 9.
charlton, who is a command pilot with more than 3,400 hours in a variety of aircraft, started his air national guard career by enlisting in the 174th fighter wing at hancock field air national guard base, in 1990 as a fuel system technician. He deployed with the wing’s f-16s to the middle east in 1990/ 91 as part of operation desert shield and operation desert storm.
in 2000, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and became an f-16 pilot. Charlton served in the 138th fighter squadron and made the transition from the f-16 to the remotely piloted mq-9, when the 174th converted to an attack wing from 2010 to 2012.
charlton served as the commander of the 138th attack squadron before being reassigned to the 107th attack wing at niagara falls air reserve station. He served as the command of the wing’s operations group and then wing vice commander before commanding the 107th from 2018 to 2022.
from 2022 to 2024, charlton served as commander of the 105th airlift wing, the c-17 globemaster iii unit based at stewart air national guard base in newburgh. He was promoted to brigadier general in june of 2022, while leading the 105th airlift wing.
he left command of the 105th in 2024 and served briefly as the director of operations for the air national guard bureau’s operations section, before returning to new york to assume his current position.
charlton holds a bachelor of arts in psychology from columbia college and is a graduate of the air command and staff college and the air war college. He is a graduate of the national security studies program at syracuse university and the general and flag officer seminar conducted by harvard university.
charlton’s military awards include the legion of merit, the meritorious service medal the air medal. The aerial achievement medal and campaign medals for his military deployments.
the new york air national guard, with over 5,800 airmen serving in five air wings and the eastern air defense sector is the largest air national guard in the country.
the new york air guard also includes the 109th airlift wing at stratton air national guard base in scotia, and the 106th rescue wing at francis s. Gabreski air national guard base in westhampton beach.
the eastern air defense sector is responsible for the air defense of the united states east of the mississippi as part of the north american aerospace defense command. |
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