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WHY CAN'T STUFF LIKE THIS GO VIRAL? Morehouse Whiz Kid is Causing a Stir: 13-Year-Old Dominates College. Stafford has a triple major in pre-med, math and computer science.
SENATE NEAR GUN DEAL....Gun Control Background Checks Deal All But Done In Senate Between Manchin, Toomey
WASHINGTON -- With hours before gun legislation will get a vote in the Senate, negotiators are close to an elusive compromise over the heart of the bill: expanding background checks on sales.
The compromise, being negotiated betweenSens. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) was not yet final on Tuesday evening. But as a sign the two sides are close, the senators announced that they would hold a press conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. to announce the compromise. READ More...
TRINIDAD - No Intention Of Resigning, Says Warner PORT-OF-SPAIN (CMC):
TRINIDAD - No Intention Of Resigning, Says Warner
PORT-OF-SPAIN (CMC): Embattled National Security Minister Austin 'Jack' Warner says he has no intention of resigning from his Cabinet post, accusing his detractors of trying to prevent the coalition People's Partnership government. Speaking at a public meeting of the ruling United National Congress in Barataria along the east-west corridor on Monday night, Warner also made reference to international media reports that he is implicated in a probe being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into the financial affairs of the world football governing body, FIFA, of which he was once its powerful vice-president. READ More...Gunman Robs Downtown Kingston Swiss Stores Of Pricey Watches
THE Police were yesterday continuing investigations into a daring heist at Swiss Stores in downtown Kingston, during which a gunman made off with several high-priced watches and other items of jewellery.
Ueli Bangerter, managing director of Swiss Stores, declined to divulge the value of the items that were taken, but called the incident minor, stressing they were insured.
However, the police confirmed that at least 16 high-end watches - worth a total of between $6 million and $7 million - were stolen. READ More...
No Dis-Harmony - Phillips Declares Luxury Resort Moving Ahead... AFTER a decade of plans to develop a world-class, luxury resort on Jamaica's breathtaking north in Trelawny,
No Dis-Harmony - Phillips Declares Luxury Resort Moving Ahead
AFTER a decade of plans to develop a world-class, luxury resort on Jamaica's breathtaking north coast in Trelawny, the Harmony Cove project is yet to materialise. But this year, development partner Harmonisation Limited is expected to rack up J$55 million. READ More...TRACK and FIELD in JAMAICA...'Great Ones Should Stay Home' - Top US Coach Advises Jamaica's Finest Athletes To Stick With Local Programme. What Do You Think?
From NCAA champions to Olympic and World Championships medallists, the list of Jamaicans whose images are pasted on the walls of Texas A&M University's Athletic department is an impressive one. But even the legendary Pat Henry, head coach of the highly vaunted 'Aggies' programme, admitted that perhaps its better for the island's best athletes to stay home and develop their talent. The university has aided the development of a number of Jamaicans over the years, including Olympians Simone Facey, Chris Pinnock, Howard Davis and Richard Bucknor. READ More...
Jeneil Williams Makes Pulse Hall Of Fame - Inductees Accepted For The First Time In Five Years
Jeneil Williams Makes Pulse Hall Of Fame
Discovered, developed and introduced to the international model market by Pulse, Williams is an international superstar and has been the Caribbean's most outstanding model for the past four years.
Williams has earned a body of work that spans the most important clients in the international fashion industry and, for that effort, joins Kimberley Mais, Althea Laing, Nikki Vassell, Romae Gordon, Nadine Willis, Jaunel McKenzie, Carla Campbell, Angela Neil, Lisa Hanna, Sandra Foster and Lois Samuels as inductees into the Hall of Fame. READ More...
Discovered, developed and introduced to the international model market by Pulse, Williams is an international superstar and has been the Caribbean's most outstanding model for the past four years.
Williams has earned a body of work that spans the most important clients in the international fashion industry and, for that effort, joins Kimberley Mais, Althea Laing, Nikki Vassell, Romae Gordon, Nadine Willis, Jaunel McKenzie, Carla Campbell, Angela Neil, Lisa Hanna, Sandra Foster and Lois Samuels as inductees into the Hall of Fame. READ More...Louisville Wins National Championship, Defeats Michigan In NCAA Tournament Final 82-76
ATLANTA — Rick Pitino capped the greatest week of his life with the prize he wanted most of all.
Luke Hancock produced another huge game off the bench, scoring 22 points, and Pitino became the first coach to win national titles at two schools when relentless Louisville rallied from another 12-point deficit to beat Michigan 82-76 in the NCAA championship game Monday night. READ More...
WAR, WAR! North Korea warns foreigners to leave South...warning foreigners to evacuate South Korea to avoid being dragged into a "merciless, sacred, retaliatory war".
The North's latest antagonistic message belied an atmosphere free of anxiety in the South Korean capital, where the city center was bustling with traffic and offices operated normally.
Pyongyang has shown no sign of preparing its 1.2 million-strong army for war, indicating the threat could be partly intended to bolster Kim Jong-un, 30, the third in his family to lead the reclusive country.
None of the embassies in Seoul appeared to have issued any directives to their nationals after the warning and airlines reported no changes in their schedules. Schools catering to foreign pupils worked without interruption. READ More...L-Carnitine, Nutrient In Red Meat, Linked With Heart Disease
The high amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol in red meat have long been blamed for increasing people's risk of heart disease. But now, new research points a finger at another culprit in meat that may be more closely tied to this leading killer.
A new study reveals that a nutrient called l-carnitine, which is found in red meat and is also popular as a dietary supplement, may also play a role in the development of heart disease. READ More...BREAKING NEWS > THATCHER is DEAD at 87: Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died Monday following a stroke. READ More below at www.RulaBrownNetwork.com
(CNN) -- Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died Monday following a stroke, her spokeswoman confirmed.
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| Margaret Thatcher, Former Britain Prime Minister. |
Britain's only female prime minister, Thatcher served from 1979 to 1990 as leader of the Conservative Party. She was called the "Iron Lady" for her personal and political toughness.
Thatcher retired from public life after a stroke in 2002 and suffered several strokes after that.
AMERICAN SHAME...Poverty Crisis All But Disappears From Washington Agenda
WASHINGTON -- At a time when Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing outrage over canceled White House tours, something more deserving of outrage is taking place: tens of millions of the nation's most vulnerable are taking hits on all sides. The nation's poverty rate is frozen at a high of 15 percent. And lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, for the most part, aren't even talking about it.
"Missing in action," Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio), the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said of Congress' record on poverty.
It has been a topic of discussion among Washington lawmakers in fleeting moments. Language about making poverty a national priority found its way into the Democratic Party platform last year and into President Barack Obama's State of the Union address in February. Democrats tucked a line into their budget proposals this year calling for a strategy to cut poverty in half in 10 years. READ More...St Maarten man detained in killing of toddler
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten, Wednesday April 3, 2013 – Police have detained an unidentified man after he slammed a two-month-old baby into the ground killing the toddler instantly.
Police said that the man had earlier left a night club where he had been involved in an altercation, destroying property and also hitting several vehicles in his path.
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| The police said that the man made his way to a house in Middle Region where he forcibly entered the building, picking up the toddler and running away. |
The police said that the man made his way to a house in Middle Region where he forcibly entered the building, picking up the toddler and running away. READ More...
DOCTORS on strike in JAMAICA...The Ministry of Health in confirming the reports of a strike said several health facilities have informed patients that only emergency cases, will be accepted.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday April 4, 2013 - Protest action by doctors in the public health system on Thursday has led to large crowds at public hospitals and clinics across the island.
More than 60 percent of the 2,500 government paid medical doctors who are attached to the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association and the Medical Association of Jamaica called in sick on Thursday.
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| The Ministry of Health in confirming the reports of a strike said several health facilities have informed patients that only emergency cases, will be accepted. |
The Ministry of Health in confirming the reports of a strike said several health facilities have informed patients that only emergency cases, will be accepted.
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) said the doctors at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), the largest in the island , called in sick.
Chairman of SERHA, Lyttleton Shirley said precautionary measures are being implemented to ensure that patient care is not compromised and emergencies are being handled in the normal ways. He also confirmed that appointments were being cancelled. READ More...
Caribbean drug trafficking boom predicted as Latin America cracks down
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Friday April 5, 2013 – William Brownfield, a top US State Department official, has predicted that the Caribbean is likely to see a surge in drug-trafficking activity by 2015 as operations out of Central America dwindle due to an international crackdown.
Brownfield, assistant secretary of state for international narcotics and law enforcement, said he believes drug traffickers squeezed out of Mexico, Central America and South America will target the Caribbean because it's spacious and allows them to remain undercover and take advantage of weak law enforcement in certain countries. Read more:
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CARNIVAL in KINGSTON..Breaking records and providing a good mix of entertainment, organisers of Bacchanal Jamaica expect to end this season on a high with today's road march.
Le Masquerade - Carnival To Flood Kingston Streets Today
Breaking records and providing a good mix of entertainment, organisers of Bacchanal Jamaica expect to end this season on a high with today's road march. The march, which will go through various sections of the Corporate Area, will have hundreds of revellers clad in costumes depicting the theme, Le Masquerade. READ More.
HILLSTERIA...Hillary Clinton 2016 Speculation: The Week It Moved From Trickle To Stream (VIDEO)
There comes a time in life when spring is in the air, the blossoms are blooming anew, the birds are returning to their aeries, and a political reporter's thoughts, naturally, turn toward wildly speculating about whether Hillary Clinton is going to run for president in 2016. READ More...
NCAA Championship Matchup Set in Atlanta, GA....Louisville, Michigan To Face Off For National Title: 2013 NCAA Tournament Final Matchup Set
NCAA Championship Matchup Set
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Instead of an all-Big East final against a familiar opponent, the top-seeded Cardinals will play Michigan for the national championship Monday night. It will be the first game between the teams since 1978. READ More...
Beyonce, Jay-Z Blasted For Cuba Vacation On Fifth Anniversary (PHOTOS)
BEYONCE, JAY-Z Cuba Vacation
Beyonce and Jay-Z are being criticized for vacationing in Cuba. Here, they tour Old Havana, Cuba, Thursday, April 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
Beyonce and Jay-Z are being criticized for spending their fifth anniversary in Cuba.
Mauricio Claver-Carone, the Executive Director of Cuba Democracy Advocates in Washington, D.C., a group dedicated to promoting democracy in the Caribbean country, blasted the hip-hop power couple for vacationing in the communist nation.
"There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are being jailed for no reason ... people are fighting for their freedom," he told TMZ, claiming Beyonce and Jay-Z's failed to educate themselves on Cuba's human rights violations before making the trip. "It’s extremely insensitive," he added. READ More...
Trayvon Martin's Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit for a Reported Seven Figure
Trayvon Martin's family has reached a settlement in a wrongful death suit they filed against the homeowners association of the sub-division where Martin was killed, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Martin was shot to death just steps from his father's home on Feb. 26, 2012, by volunteer neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. The case drew national attention last year as the Sanford Police Department vacillated on whether to file charges against Zimmerman, who indicated that he'd shot Martin only after being attacked. Zimmerman has been charged with second degree murder and is currently awaiting trial. READ More...Rick Warren, the Mega Church Pastor son, Matthew Warren Commits Suicide
In an emotional letter to his church members, pastor Rick Warren of Lake Forest, Calif.-based Saddleback Church told them that his youngest son committed suicide.
“At 27 years of age, Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many,” Warren, the popular author of The Purpose Driven Life, said in the letter. “Unfortunately, he also suffered from mental illness resulting in deep depression and suicidal thoughts.”
Matthew Warren, one of three children of Warren and his wife, Kay, killed himself Friday, the evangelical pastor said in the letter. READ More...
Rayvon, Red Fox Team With Top American Film Maker & Video Director, Rik Cordero to shoot VIDEO "No Other Like You"
American film-maker and music video director Rik Cordero recently shot and directed Rayvon and Red Fox's video No Other Like You. A nominee for Video Director of the Year in the 2009 BET Awards, Cordero was named Best Director at the 2007 No Exit Music Video festival. His project, Inside a Change, was named Best Film at the 2009 HBO New York International Latino Film Festival.This is Cordero's second time directing a video for a Jamaican act. He has directed videos, including Jay Sean's Back to Love, Jay Z's Blue Magic Trailer, The Fire by The Roots, and Chain Music by American rapper Wale. READ More...
YOU WILL CRY WHEN YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO: Camila Isabel Vick's 'Mama's Song' Showcases Young Singer's Wish For Ailing Mother (VIDEO)
Today in emails we're really glad we opened: young singer Camila Isabel Vick's heartbreaking and endearing song for her mother, written at the time of her cancer diagnosis. We were sent this video of bright-eyed Camila singing by a publicist who says she met Camila at her own children's summer camp. Sometimes things are just meant to be, and we think the world should hear this sixth-grader sing.
Pandemonim Promised Tonight...Pandemonium hits Jamaica for Carnival 2013 today. The promise to deliver a true carnival experience is coming to life with the staging of the first-ever Pandemonium event at the Golf Academy, in New Kingston.
It features a cast of the top soca performers in 2013 and of all time. Carnival's true king, Machel Montano, performs live with his 2013 hits such as The Fog, She Ready and his Soca Monarch favourite, Float. He is joined by nine-time Road March King, SuperBlue. to create utter pandemonium. The two tied for the power Soca Monarch title at Trinidad carnival this year and will perform together for the first time since.
Joining the all-star soca cast will be Patrice Roberts and Farmer Nappy, accompanying Machel along with the HD band. READ More...
65 year old Oliver Samuels' 'Embassy Saga' To Fly Out...There will only be a one-month local run for Oliver Samuels' Embassy Saga, as international demand for the play has it booked up to December. It opens in Jamaica on Wednesday, April 10.
Samuels said "I can seriously state that this is one of the best productions Jamaica will ever see". "Who among us is without an 'embassy saga' or embassy drama?" Samuels asked. "Do you remember that episode on JBC TV in the '80s where a young handsome man dressed in earmuffs and winter coat tried to go overseas at Norman Manley but never knew he needed a visa? Well, if you thought that was funny, wait until you see this." READ More...Ebert Dies... Recently Diagnosed With Cancer... TUESDAY: Announced 'Leave Of Presence'... His Favorite Movies... Top Quotes... Ebert's Politics... Best Takedowns: 'I've Seen Audits That Were More Thrilling'... Beloved Movies He Didn't Like... Life In Newspapers... LAST PUBLISHED WORDS: 'I'll See You At The Movies'... His Final Review
Two days after announcing he was taking a "leave of presence" because of a cancer recurrence, iconic film critic Roger Ebert has died at age 70, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
The Chicago Tribune reported that Ebert, who was hospitalized last December after he broke his hip, wrote online on Tuesday that "the 'painful fracture' that made it difficult for me to walk has recently been revealed to be a cancer. It is being treated with radiation, which has made it impossible for me to attend as many movies as I used to." READ More...Jada Pinkett On Will Smith Open Relationship Rumor: 'Will Is His Own Man' (VIDEO)
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith must know the secret to a successful marriage. The two have been married for nearly 16 years -- an eternity in Hollywood -- and are still going strong. Rumors have claimed the key to that success is an open relationship.
In an interview with HuffPost Live, 41-year-old Jada addressed speculation that she and Will have open marriage. READ More...
Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about rumors she and Will Smith have an open relationship. Here, she attends New York Fashion Week in February. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
55 DIED in collapsed building...India Building Collapses: Rescue Workers Search Through Rubble To Find Survivors (PHOTOS)
MUMBAI, India — A building collapsed as it was being constructed illegally in a Mumbai, India, suburb, killing at least 27 people, police said Friday.
The collapse injured 54 others and rescuers are searching for more casualties in the debris, Police Inspector Digamber Jangale said.
The building in the Mumbai suburb of Thane did not have clearances from local authorities to be built, he said. The first four floors had offices, but most occupants had left for the day at the time of the collapse. READ More...
Homeless Boy Gets a Scholarship to Harvard University; Yes You Can.
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World
The story of David Boone reads like a movie. David was homeless all throughout high school, sleeping in the park, staying with friends and getting caught up in unnecessary beefs with local gang members. Working through all of this, David found his way to acceptance at Harvard University.
Cleveland.com talks about David’s journey, and it is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard. READ More...
Khalilah Rose Blowing Up FM Radio In Argentina...She is enjoying a huge buzz in Argentina with her single titled Unite & Be Strong.
Khalilah Rose Blowing Up FM Radio In Argentina
Khalilah Rose is enjoying a huge buzz in Argentina with her single titled Unite & Be Strong.The song which features fire-brand Rastafarian deejay Turbulence is currently sitting in the number-one spot of the Black Music Reggae charts.
which is compiled weekly by Argentinian radio DJ Jah Wisdom Outer National on MIX 90.3 FM in the South American nation's capital, Buenos Aires.
"The success of Unite & Be Strong is just awesome, I'm happy to see that this song is doing so well Argentina. Right now, it's a favourite of many of my fans worldwide. I'm very thankful to Jah and my fans for this," said Khalilah. READ More...
JAMAICA'S DOMINANCE :On the track and in the field, the Carifta Games was Jamaica's business as usual. A total of 69 medals and a 28th straight year on top don't lie.
Carifta Blues
On the track and in the field, the Carifta Games was Jamaica's business as usual. A total of 69 medals and a 28th straight year on top don't lie. Off track, burning questions beg for good answers. As soon as young star Michael O'Hara was declared ill. READ More...Jamaicans will know today just how much the Government plans to spend during this fiscal year but already some financial analysts are warning the country to brace for a tight budget.
Cutting The Fat - Finance Minister To Present Tight Budget Today
Jamaicans will know today just how much the Government plans to spend during this fiscal year but already some financial analysts are warning the country to brace for a tight budget."It is not going to be a budget. READ More...
A RACIST JUDGE QUITS...Richard Cebull, Federal Judge Who Sent Racist Obama Email, Retires
U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull, the federal judge in Montana who sent an email last year suggesting that President Barack Obama's mother had sex with a dog, has retired following an investigation into his conduct.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit announced Tuesday that Cebull had submitted his retirement letter, effective May 3. A special committee had conducted a "thorough and extensive investigation" and submitted their report to the circuit's Judicial Council, which issued a confidential order and memorandum on March 15, according to the court. READ More...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit announced Tuesday that Cebull had submitted his retirement letter, effective May 3. A special committee had conducted a "thorough and extensive investigation" and submitted their report to the circuit's Judicial Council, which issued a confidential order and memorandum on March 15, according to the court. READ More...
Richard Cebull has stepped down from his position as a federal judge in Montana.
EXPOSED: OFFSHORE TAX SECRETS OF THE MEGA-RICH....Secret Files Expose Offshore's Global Impact (VIDEO)
Dozens of journalists sifted through millions of leaked records and thousands of names to produce ICIJ’s investigation into offshore secrecy
By Gerard Ryle, Marina Walker Guevara, Michael Hudson, Nicky Hager, Duncan Campbell and Stefan Candea
A cache of 2.5 million files has cracked open the secrets of more than 120,000 offshore companies and trusts, exposing hidden dealings of politicians, con men and the mega-rich the world over. READ More...
COULD A NEW WAR BE HERE SOON? North Korea Approves Nuclear Attack On U.S.? 'Merciless' Strike 'Ratified,' According To Rhetoric (VIDEO)
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - North Korea said it had "ratified" a merciless attack against the United States, potentially involving a "diversified nuclear strike"."We formally inform the White House and Pentagon that the ever-escalating U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK (North Korea) and its reckless nuclear threat will be smashed by the strong will of all the united service personnel and people and cutting-edge smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear strike means of the DPRK and that the merciless operation of its revolutionary armed forces in this regard has been finally examined and ratified." READ More...
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