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Airbnb will rent out Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment for two nights in November

by Chinedu Iroegbulam November 5, 2021
written by Chinedu Iroegbulam

A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me.

DEVELOP THE ECONOMY 

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

[blockquote align=”left” author=”Penci Design” style=”font-size: 30px”]To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?[/blockquote]

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words.

MODERN NEWS & MAGAZINE

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

 

To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is.The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators.


How To Achieve Zero Carbon Emission

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth.

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Essential Quality crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes 2021

by Chinedu Iroegbulam November 5, 2021
written by Chinedu Iroegbulam

A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me.

DEVELOP THE ECONOMY 

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

[blockquote align=”left” author=”Penci Design” style=”font-size: 30px”]To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?[/blockquote]

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words.

MODERN NEWS & MAGAZINE

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

 

To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is.The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators.


How To Achieve Zero Carbon Emission

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth.

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Why we can’t get enough of watching rich and terrible characters in TV series

by Chinedu Iroegbulam November 5, 2021
written by Chinedu Iroegbulam

A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me.

DEVELOP THE ECONOMY 

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

[blockquote align=”left” author=”Penci Design” style=”font-size: 30px”]To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?[/blockquote]

When I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel.

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words.

MODERN NEWS & MAGAZINE

Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators. To achieve this, it would be necessary to have uniform grammar, pronunciation and more common words. If several languages coalesce, the grammar of the resulting language is more simple and regular than that of the individual languages. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental.

 

To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is.The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators.


How To Achieve Zero Carbon Emission

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth.

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Ex-Nigerian Billionaire Goddy Anabor Turn Taxi Driver,Explains His Tragic Fall

by Folarin Kehinde October 22, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

In fact, in Lagos Sheraton Hotel, I spent 86million Naira in hosting people from London for one year and three months. I have the receipts, and you can go and ask them there. Today, things are very rough for me and my family; in fact, I don’t even know what to say anymore. I see my name in all the newspapers, and I don’t know why.

I trained people like Chris Sogunro, Tokunbo Sodunke, Dare Babayemi, Wale Awesu, and many of them like that. I made them what they are, and today, they are Billionaires. I’m surprised that they see me in this condition; some of them say I’m pushing drugs, but they can’t help me out. I don’t why they are such ingrates. It is only one man called Mike Biggy who lives somewhere in Akowonjo that has helped me. He rented a house for me and really takes care of me. I wonder why this people decided to treat me this way considering the amount of money I spent on them. There was a time I had N3bn in Equity Bank at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, which I spent on people. Anyway, I thank God for my life. I started colour printing in Nigeria, and I was printing for Thisday Newspaper, Punch, and many others. I also registered a security company which was approved and I had a license. They gave three of us the license. We had Vanni, Gordon and another one. I was even guarding the airport.

You were quite big then; didn’t you invest your money wisely then?

I invested a lot of my money, but because of corruption, mismanagement of the people handling the businesses ran them down. When you have a business, it’s very good to employ people who are reliable and give them some percentage of the investment or profits to get their commitments. That lesson I learnt greatly. I was putting my wife and my family, they ran the business down. My wife, Anthonia was even sharing money with people on purchases and supplies. My workers were building houses from the money they were making from the companies without letting me know.

How did you meet Anthonia?

I met her at a Police Station when I was having a problem then. She was a Sergeant then, very beautiful woman. She was working with Dan Baba then and she was trying to assist me.

Was she your first wife?

No, my first wife is an Ijebu woman called Toyin, and she is still alive. I used to call her Toyin Tomato; she was always with Kolington, Tayelolu and the likes.

Why did you part with her?

I parted with her because she likes parties a lot.

But you were also going to parties then?

I went to parties, but I could not leave my family and go to parties. She used to leave our little son and go to parties. She had three children for me. My first daughter, Bose, is a Phd holder in London. I have another one who is a doctor, and Tunde who is in America.

Are they aware of your situation?

Yes. They’ve tried.

I knew you had properties on Isaac John and Alabi Crescent in Ikeja, what happened to them?

They took advantage of me because they knew I needed money. I was offered N80m by a man called Basorun A.K for a house of about N300m. He has been in jail for about 10 years now because he was a drug dealer.

What about your Guest House on Joel Ogunnaike, GRA, Ikeja?

I rented it, and I gave it to Shina Eddo, who also rented it from the family that owns it. Shina is a very good person to me.

What happened to your fleet of cars because you had a penchant for them?

I had more than 50 cars like Bentley, Rolls Royce and others. I usually bought cars that were newly manufactured. Household enemies are the problems of my life. God has made me to see that the people I trusted don’t even care about me.

Why do you think everyone neglected you?

It’s corruption, distrust. I gave at least 60 percent of all I had to people. I’m so happy on the street because people like Ade Balogun take care of me.

What about Dare Babs; who was he to you?

He was my driver. I brought him from Abeokuta to Lagos when I was working at the Breweries. We had a problem because of some little money of $5m, which was stolen by one Kenny, though we’ve settled it. He’s a very good person, but I haven’t heard from him for some years now.

What’s your relationship with Oghadiome?

He is my village brother; in fact, my compound brother from Fuga in Edo State. The late Admiral Akhigbe was the governor of Lagos State then; I think he was the one that made Oghadiome to become a deputy to Lucky Igbinedion of Edo State then. When he became the Chief of Staff to Jonathan, I went to Abuja to look for him. I was thinking he would call me for something important because when his mother died, I was there. Even when they were building the secretariat in Fugar, I was the one that contributed the most and they named a hall there after me: Godwin Anabor Hall. Today, none of them recognises me, and it’s very funny.

Do you think what is happening to you is Karma because you used to ‘obtain’ people then?

In the Bible, God says ”if you believe him, he will give you joy. And for those that don’t believe him, he will give them power to acquire, but those who believe in Him will take it from you.” God gave me money; I did not obtain, it just came. If I obtained, they would have arrested me. I’ve never been on trial; or jailed for any offence. I don’t have such a record.

For your information, I know I will come back again; that’s why I’m speaking like this. I will come back again because you’re bound to go up and down seven times and still have the grace. I believe in God.

What is your greatest joy in life?

My joy is that I did not die and give people opportunity to say good things about me when I’m gone. I’m alive to see how people are treating me when I don’t have. In fact, people that I taught how to make money then and who are now rich don’t want to touch me.

Ambassadors of foreign countries used to attend your parties, what was your connection with them?

It’s because I’m honest. If you’re honest, people will come to you.

Tell me about your background, where are you from?

I’m from Fugar, Auchi in Edo state, but I was born in Kano, and grew up in Osogbo.

What about Ade Bendel, I learnt he is your friend?

He is like my brother because he is from Owan in Edo State; I met him in Lagos. I heard that he had some problems and he’s in prison; that’s all I know about him so far.

If you come back again, what lessons have you learnt in life?

I want people to know that the friend you have now is not your best friend; in fact, your household enemy is your family. It’s just you and God, believe me. Always watch your back.

Who is left with you now?

It’s God, and He is working because I’m living and enjoying. I still believe in Philippians 4:13. ‘I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.’

There was a report that you are now driving cab, is that true?

People are just writing whatever they like. A lot of people want to give me cars and other things. When God has blessed you, he has blessed you. Did you not see my driver, yes, he drives me in a Toyota call Pencil Light, but I’m not the one driving or doing kabukabu with it. I’ve learnt to live with my condition after all; I’m alive to see it all.

What is your greatest prayer to God now?

My prayer can be found in Psalm 1 which says, ‘Blessed is the man who does not walk in the midst of the wicked.’ He says he will bless them and make them like trees planted by the riverside. That’s what I prayed that I became a rich man. Forget about gossips.

How old are you chief?

I’m 55, and I was born on February 19.

Where is Anthonia and your children now?

They’re in London.

Tell me your last word?

My last word is that everybody should watch their back, because there are household enemies.

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GUS: Toke Makinwa to Anchor Show

by Folarin Kehinde October 10, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

Popular OAP Toke Makinwa has been unveiled as host for the 2021 edition of the survival reality show, Gulder Ultimate Search.

She was unveiled on Saturday less than 24 hours after the organisers tasked over 61,000 Instagram followers to guess the show’s new host.

Read Also: Gulder Ultimate Search: Organizers Release Official Date

“It’s about time! The age of craftsmanship is upon us and@tokemakinwais ready for the journey. Welcome to the #GulderUltimateSearch,” the video’s caption reads.

Confirming the announcement, Makinwa also shared the video via her Instagram page.

My name is Toke Makinwa. I am the anchor of the Gulder Ultimate Search – The Age of Craftmanship. Now let the adventures begin,” she said.

Read Also: 20,000 Applicants Jostled for final ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ 12 slots

She added: “Gulder Ultimate Search is back and guess who your host of the season is????

“You guessed correct. The TM season is fully on.

“The council of elders called, the age of Craftsmanship is finally upon us, see you at the jungle.”

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Leaked Sex Tape: Tiwa Savage Begs Fans to Ignore Video

by Folarin Kehinde October 8, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has revealed that she is being blackmailed over a sex video, as she begs fans to defend her when the intimate video hits the Internet.

The ‘Water and Garri’ singer also asserted that the sex video featured her and her current lover.

Tiwa Savage made this known during an interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1.

While speaking about the issue, Tiwa revealed that her lover is angry with the development

She said, “Yesterday, I was leaving a radio station and I was in my car when my road manager sent me a message.

“She said I should check my phone. I checked it and there was a video, and I was just like, ‘Wow!’

“I asked him where he got it from and he said he received it about 20 minutes earlier.

“The video was sent to him and it is a tape of me and the person I am dating right now.

“The first thing I did after I got off the phone was that I sent it to my manager and asked what we should do.

“The person is asking for money now. The person I am dating is going crazy too.

“My manager asked how much the person is asking for.”

However, Tiwa went on to say that she has decided not to pay those blackmailing her for “doing something natural.”

She added, “I decided I was not going to pay the person because if I do, two months from now, three months down the line, or even two years later, you are going to come back again.

“Who knows, if I send the money, the person will probably release it. I am not going to let anyone blackmail me for doing something natural.”

The diva further stated that she will not give a dime to her blackmailers and that she could publish the video herself because she is ‘that crazy’.

“No part of me wants to pay the person. That is what is getting me angry. If you want to put it out, put it out. I am that crazy that I can put it out myself. You are not making any money from me.

“This was an intimate moment with someone I am dating. The person I am dating is not famous, he is a regular guy and his whole business is about to be out.

“He is more concerned about me because he knows that I am going to be more affected. My mother and my son having to see it. I am going to talk to my son about it.

“For me, it is when he is older at about 15 and someone is rude to him at the playground and they make reference to the tape. I have to brace him up.”

She said the video was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover who deleted it immediately when he realised the error.

However, she explained that it was too late as someone else had downloaded it before if was taken down.

She said, “It is not from someone working closely with me.

“What happened is that the person did it on Snap and he posted it by accident, but he quickly deleted it.

“However, someone got it before he could delete it. It is a very short video, but it is me. It is going to be out there and I can just imagine the memes. I just found out yesterday. I could not sleep last night.

“We tried to stall them, but I later decided that I am going to own the narrative. I am not ashamed of it; this is someone I am dating; I am not cheating, neither is he. We are grownups.

“I cannot believe this is happening to me. I feel for my fan because they will have to keep defending me.

“I can switch off my phone or have someone run my account so I do not see that, but my fans will feel the need to protect me.

“I will like my fans to ignore it.”

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Gulder Ultimate Search: Organizers Release Official Date

by Folarin Kehinde September 25, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

The season’s taskmaster has been unveiled as actor and show alumnus Kunle Remi.

Organizers of adventure reality show ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ have unveiled the official release date for new season.

Read Also: 20,000 Applicants Jostled for final ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ 12 slots

According to the show’s official social handles, the anticipated new season will hit the screens from September 26, 2021.

The new season tagged ‘The Age of Craftsmanship’ which returns after an seven-year hiatus will see show alumnus Kunle Remi take on the role of task master.

The actor steps in the shoes of legendary hosts Chidi Mokeme and Bob-Manuel Udokwu.

Read Also: Gulder Ultimate Search: Kunle Remi Unveiled as Taskmaster

Recall that the show went away from the screens after 11 successful seasons.

The winner of the new season will take home a whopping N50 million worth of prizes including N20 million cash, a brand new SUV. Other contestants will win over N20 million in cash prizes.

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20,000 Applicants Jostled for final ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ 12 slots

by Folarin Kehinde September 23, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

The first hurdle to qualify for the 2021 edition of Gulder Ultimate Search has kicked off from September 14, with regional screenings in Abuja, Enugu and Lagos which lasted for four days.

Recall that Gulder Ultimate Search, easily the most anticipated reality survival TV show in Africa, had announced a return on September 1, after a seven-year hiatus.

In response to the call for entry, approximately 20,000 applications were received in eight days through the online registration platform.

From September 14-18, successful applicants were screened at the various regional selection centres in Enugu, Abuja and Lagos with adequate measures in place to ensure full compliance with safety, health and COVID-19 protocols.

At the regional screening, only successful candidates from the online screening were accredited and allowed into the screening centres to participate in the tasks.

Read Also: Gulder Ultimate Search: Kunle Remi Unveiled as Taskmaster

They filled the form, underwent medical and COVID-19 tests before trying out the physical tasks. Those who were certified medically fit and who passed the physical tasks then proceeded to the swimming exercises and thereafter advanced to the interview stage.

The regional screening is expected to produce 40 candidates who will proceed to the next stage of the screening where the final contestants will emerge.

They will then head into the jungle to compete and find the Gulder Ultimate Search grand prize, worth over N50 million.

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Buhari Hails King Sunny Ade at 75, Keeps Silent On Wife’s Death

by Folarin Kehinde September 22, 2021
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hailed King Sunny Ade on his 75th birthday, describing him as legend in the music industry.

The President in his message said that KSA has been able to bring Nigeria to global limelight through his genre of music.

But the President was silent on the death of Risikat, the wife of Sunny Ade, who died on Tuesday morning, just 24 hours to the birthday celebration.

According to the congratulatory message released by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari extolled the courage, foresight, and innovative spirit of the music artiste

It reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari joins the entertainment industry in Nigeria and world over, particularly performing artistes, in celebrating with legendary juju singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade on his 75th birthday, September 22, 2021.

” The President extols the courage, foresight, and innovative spirit of the music artiste, who has since graduated into an authority in the literary and theatrical world, sharing his talent as a visiting Professor of Music at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife and championing many development causes.

“President Buhari believes King Sunny Ade’s several nominations for the Grammy, being the first Nigerian for such recognition, brought the spotlight on Nigeria’s multi-talented artistes, creating opportunities for many nominations and an eventual win that further boosted the country’s image among comity of nations.

“The President notes the focus, discipline, business, and administrative savvy that the guitarist and dancer introduced into the music industry in Nigeria, encouraging creativity and entrepreneurship by setting up a foundation to cater for budding talents.

“As the multi-talented instrumentalist turns 75, President Buhari prays for longer life and God’s blessings on his family.”

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Climate: Hurricanes can’t force this 66 years die-hard climate activist to abandon His City

by Leading Reporters September 11, 2021
written by Leading Reporters
  • Jerome Ringo is 66 years old and he has lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, his entire life. “We evacuated for Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Gustaf, Ike, Laura, Beta,” Ringo told us in a phone conversation. “We have been evacuated from storms all of our lives.”
  • “I’ve been asked, ‘Why don’t you leave? Why don’t you relocate?'” Ringo said. “There’s no place to run now. The United States of America is becoming a ground zero for climate change.”
  • His tenacity in addressing climate change comes from growing up facing racism. “The climate victory is attainable. The Civil Rights Movement proved that. The women’s movement proved that. That if you keep fighting you can win,” Ringo said.

Jerome Ringo is 66 years old and he has lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, his entire life. He’s seen a lot of hurricanes come through.

“We evacuated for Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Gustaf, Ike, Laura, Beta,” Ringo told CNBC in a phone conversation on Tuesday. “So, since 2005, honestly, I would say about it’s eight to 10 times.”

Evacuating from storms has been a part of Ringo’s entire life. “It goes back to when we were kids for hurricane Audrey back in 1957,” he told CNBC.

But the orders to leave have become more frequent.

“Normally you evacuate once a year. Now we’re seeing where you evacuate several times a year, because the frequency of the storms has increased as the the intensity of the storms has increased as climate impacts have increased.”

Ringo has always returned to Lake Charles, but he knows many who left and “vowed never to return,” he said.

“I’ve been asked, ‘Why don’t you leave? Why don’t you relocate?'” Ringo said

Why he won’t leave: ‘I’m a front line warrior’

As Hurricane Ida approached the Gulf of Mexico, Ringo prepared to evacuate by boarding up his house, which had been devastated by Hurricane Laura a year ago. He had only moved back into his home following the lengthy reconstruction efforts about two weeks before.

“The problem on the Gulf Coast is whenever a storm hits, it takes forever to get your home repaired,” Ringo said. Between hurricane damage on the Gulf Coast, wildfire damage in California, flooding in Central and Tennessee Valley area, insurance companies “are having to pay out premiums like crazy now. And so the process of getting your property repaired is really difficult,” he said.

Jerome Ringo’s home after Hurricane Laura in 2020.Photo courtesy Jerome Ringo

“There are blue tarps on the roofs of houses all over the city still from Hurricane Laura.”

Ringo and his family left Lake Charles on Friday, two days before the storm made landfall on Sunday.

“Traffic was bumper to bumper,” Ringo said. “You are talking millions of people. Back to back to back traffic for miles.”

He went to Houston to stay in a hotel, which will be covered by insurance. He’s lucky to have insurance, he said. Many can not afford it.

Major storms leave a “domino effect” of bad conditions getting worse for vulnerable people, Ringo said.

“Because they don’t have money. They don’t have jobs because businesses were destroyed. So you can’t work. There’s no work. Restaurants are destroyed. So you can’t go out and get food…It’s not unusual that people are still getting free food from churches, from the Red Cross, and from whatever is available that might feed their families.”

“I can’t leave those people, Ringo said. “My God, I grew up poor.”

Ringo’s grandfather and parents hunted rabbits and fish. “We lived off the land,” he said. “If you didn’t have a hunter in your family, you, a lot of times, didn’t eat.”

Ringo is one of six brothers, and his father left when he was the eighth grade. “My mom pretty much raised us on our own,” Ringo said.

Jerome Ringo’s home after Hurricane Laura in 2020.
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Now, Ringo is the co-founder and chairman of Zoetic Global, where he works to commercialize energy efficient technologies in the United States and internationally, particularly in Africa. He started his career on the opposite end of the spectrum, working in the petrochemical industry.

But he eventually left and became an environmental and sustainability leader, where he’s led organizations like the National Wildlife Federation and the Apollo Alliance Project, written books, and testified before Congress “about 40 times,” he said. He’s also an ordained minister and occasionally preaches at the nondenominational church his wife runs and is the main preacher for.Chief Business Officer of BARD Holdings Inc. Jerome Ringo (L) and Executive Director of Bold Nebraska Jane Kleeb (R) testify during a hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce December 2, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.Alex Wong | Getty Images News | Getty Images

As such, Ringo has a platform that he knows many members of his local community do not have.

“Somebody is going to be on the front line and fight the war or you don’t win the war. And so I’m one of these front line people,” Ringo said.

He had a place in Washington D.C. for 11 years. He knows he could leave Louisiana.

“I’m a front line warrior. So front line is not DC. Front line is on the coast of Louisiana, where the storms are hitting, where the people are being evacuated, where the homes are being destroyed. That’s the front line,” he said.

Where Ringo’s hope comes from

Ringo, well into his sixties, knows that climate change most likely will not be resolved in his lifetime. But he takes solace and gets courage from being a link in the chain.

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“If I believe that we had no hope in facing this, I guess that’s when you throw down your weapon and you surrender. I believe that we can fix this problem — whether we can fix it in my lifetime, probably not,” Ringo said. “But my generation can be the catalyst of a solution that is more of a generational solution.”

He believes that when people become educated about climate change and what is causing it, they will change.

Part of his faith in change comes from another social justice movement he has had born witness too: racism.

He remembers Ku Klux Klansmen burning a 13-foot cross in the front yard of his family home. They were trying to intimidate Ringo’s family out of attending primarily white schools, “but we went anyway,” Ringo said.

“When you experience some victories, it gives you a can-do spirit,” Ringo said. “In spite of challenges, in spite of adversity, if you keep fighting, you can win. You know, I’d never imagined that when I was going through what I went through in eighth grade, with crosses burned in our yards, in the the early 1960s and middle of 1960s, I never knew that … the civil rights movement would be signed and passed … that would be equal rights for women, equal rights for the gay community and the LGBTQ communities.”

“You just never imagined that there could ever be victories in those areas. But because people continued the fight, they continue to march, they continued to advocate, then successive eventually comes,” he said. “The climate movement is no different. We can win this. The only thing that guarantees us to lose it is to quit.” News Credit: cnbc.com

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