diff --git a/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/news.html b/pinaxcon/templates/static_pages/news.html
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@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
 
 {% block content %}
 
+{% comment %}
+
 <h2>Now accepting talk proposals for North Bay Python 2017</h2>
 
 <p><span class="date">Monday, August 21, 2017</span>&mdash;The North Bay Python team is excited to announce that the <a href="/program/call-for-proposals" title="North Bay Python Call for Proposals">call for proposals</a> (CFP) is now open! We are seeking speakers of all experience levels to contribute to our inaugural conference. The CFP will close on September 29, 2017.</p>
@@ -22,6 +24,8 @@
 
 <p>Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas you have. You can find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/northbaypython" title="North Bay Python on Twitter">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/northbaypython" title="North Bay Python on Facebook">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23nbpy" title="IRC Web Client for #nbpy Channel on Freenode">IRC</a>, or you can <a href="mailto:program@northbaypython.org" title="program@northbaypython.org">email us</a>. Please, get started today! The <a href="/program/call-for-proposals" title="North Bay Python Call for Proposals">call for proposals</a> closes on September 29, 2017.</p>
 
+{% endcomment %}
+
 <h2>North Bay Python joins Software Freedom Conservancy</h2>
 
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