Assailants Rape Marine’s Wife in Front of Him, Shoot Both in the Head

Two ex-Marines have received the death penalty for doing something horrible to an Iraq war veteran and his new wife.  The men r@ped and beat the man’s wife right in front of him, tied the couple up and then shot them both in the head.

Sgt. Jan Pietrzak, a 24-year old man, had to watch while his wife, Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak, was being assaulted by the two men.  The 26-year old woman died on the spot, right alongside her new husband.

Emrys John and Tyrone Miller, 23 and 25 years old respectively, were given the death penalty for their roles in the horrible crime.  Another man, 25-year old Kevin c*x, was given life in prison with no chance for parole, so his sentence will be nearly as severe as his co-defendants. Read more...

IN JAMAICA: GSAT Results Bring Despair And Jubilation

A mother desperately tries to console her daughter after receiving her Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results.

The little girl's eyes are red from crying and her sobbing becomes louder as other classmates at St Richard's Primary School jump in jubilation, clearly overjoyed with their results.

The mother becomes angry, clutches her daughter to her bosom and starts shouting that the results are unfair because her daughter had scored excellent grades but was not placed in a school of her choice.

It seems this little girl is not one of the 28,562 of the 42,268 GSATstudents who Education Minister Ronald Thwaites said were placed in their preferred schools.

The mother-and-daughter pair was just one of the many families converging on the St Richard's Primary School playing field yesterday, reacting to the 2013 GSAT results. READ More....

Easy For Bolt - Powell, Bailey-Cole Impress....Usain Bolt cruise to victory in 10.00 seconds in his 100 metres heat on the opening day of the JAAA/ Supreme Ventures Limited National Senior Championships at the National Stadium yesterday.

Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt made light work of qualifying yesterday, while former fastest man in the world Asafa Powell said he felt good after returning to the track, as all the big names secured safe passage on the opening day of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association/ Supreme Ventures Limited National SeniorChampionships at the National Stadium.

Bolt, running from lane three in the men's 100m heats, was quite comfortable on his way to winning in 10.00 seconds ahead of Jason Livermore and Jacques Harvey, who both posted 10.07 for second and third.

Having already suffered serious injuries twice this season, there was much interest in the condition of Powell coming into these trials, which will help to select Jamaica's team to the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, August 10-18. READ More...

Dow Jones Industrial Average ended down 353.87 points, or 2.3%.......Stock Futures Up; Selloff May be Overdone for Now

U.S. stock market futures pushed higher on Friday, indicating Wall Street may be ready to take a breather from recent heavy selling, and buyers may step in before the weekend. There is no data on the calendar.

About three hours before the start of trading, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 78 points, or 0.5% higher at 14,779. S&P 500 futures rose 10.3 points, or 0.7%, to 1,594.40, and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 14.5 points, or 0.5%, to 2,894.50. Changes in futures don't always accurately predict early market moves after the opening bell.

"Traders are clearly considering the selloff to be overdone at least for now—but on the basis that there is still no clarity over the timing or speed of the tapering, there is arguably still scope for at least some short rallies on the way down," said Fawad Razaqzada, market strategist at GFT Markets, in a note. On Thursday, the S&P 500 index dropped 40.74 points, or 2.5%, to 1,588.19, its biggest decline since November 2011, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended down 353.87 points, or 2.3%, to 14,758.32. The Dow's loss was the biggest one-day percentage decline since Nov. 2012. READ More...

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Heat Win NBA Championship With 95-88 Win Over Spurs In 2013 Finals Game 7 (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts during Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

The Miami Heat have done it again.

For the second season in a row, LeBron James and Heat are NBA champions. James poured in 37 points in the winner-take all 2013 NBA Finals finale as the Heat outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in a thrilling Game 7.

"It took everything we had as a team, credit to the San Antonio Spurs," Dwyane Wade told Doris Burke of ESPN on the floor after the final buzzer. "They are an unbelievable team, unbelievable franchise. This was the hardest series we ever had to play but we're a resilient team and we did whatever it took." READ More...

SHOCK REPORT: 1 IN 3 WOMEN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM,,,,,Violence Against Women Is A 'Global Health Problem Of Epidemic Proportions,' Says WHO

About one in three women worldwide experience sexual or physical violence at least once in their lives, according to a World Health Organization report released Thursday.

Put together by the WHO in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African Medical Research Council, the report says 35 percent of women around the world are victims of sexual or physical violence, and that assault at the hands of an intimate partner is by far the most common form of such violence. In fact, a whopping 30 percent of women globally were found to be domestic violence victims.

“These findings send a powerful message that violence against women is a global health problem of epidemic proportions,” said Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of WHO, in a statement. “We also see that the world’s health systems can and must do more for women who experience violence.”

The study found that 38 percent of all women who were murdered were killed by their intimate partners, and more than 40 percent of domestic violence victims were found to have suffered injuries from those incidents. READ More...

Defining Moment For GSAT Students - Experts Urge Parents, Teachers To Support Children Regardless Of Performance

Students at Jessie Ripoll Primary School
 react after receiving news of their
 Grade Six Achievement Test results last year

Shock, glee, disappointment and denial are but a few of the many emotions parents, teachers and, particularly, students across the country will be feeling today, as all primary schools are expected to get the results for this year's Grade Six Achievement Test(GSAT).

However, parents and teachers are being encouraged to take today's GSAT results in stride and try their best to control their emotions for thechildren's sake.

The professionals say the adults are also to refrain from bashing the nearly 40 per cent of the 42,000 cohort who reportedly underperformed in this year's sitting of the exams.

Counsellors say parents and teachers are to support their children regardless of the results, as GSAT is not the be all and end all of the children's lives.

However, they do agree that the results can have a detrimental impact on students if not handled properly. READ More....

VERONICA CAMPBELL-BROWN : It's 'Not So Bad' - IAAF Spokesman Says VCB's Doping Case Appears To Be A Minor Offence

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An OFFICIAL of track and field's world governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) yesterday noted that the doping case involving Jamaican star Veronica Campbell-Brown was "minor" and suggested that the reaction has been heightened due to the athlete's international status.

Campbell-Brown tested positive for a banned substance believed to be a diuretic at the Jamaica International Invitational on May 4, triggering widescale international reaction, much of which, according to IAAFspokesman Nick Davies, was disproportionate to the offence.

"We can acknowledge that there is a case, but also take the opportunity to urge a sense of perspective," Davies said in a report published by the Associated Press yesterday. "This seems from evidence to be a minor doping offence according to our rules, so we want to remain realistic in our reaction, pending the conclusion of the case."

Davies also stated: "Although we would not normally comment on active cases, … all evidence seems to point to this offence being a lesser one. READ More...

Jamaica issues deadline to Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on use of Air Jamaica brand as they recorded losses estimated at US$70 million last year.

Last month, Trinidad and Tobago’s Finance Minister Larry Howai said CAL had recorded losses estimated at US$70 million last year.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday June 19, 2013 – Jamaica has given the new board of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) a month to indicate how it intends to use the Air Jamaica brand in the future.

Transport Minister Dr. Omar Davies Tuesday met with a high level delegation from Trinidad and Tobago that included Trade Minister Vasant Bharath and CAL board members to discuss the airline’s Jamaican operations and its arrears to local entities including the Customs Department and the Airports Authority of Jamaica.

The meeting also discussed the status of the Air Jamaica brand amid reports that the Portia Simpson Miller administration had threatened to withdraw the Air Jamaica brand from CAL in the wake of a recent decision to cut back on the number of flights to Jamaica. Read more: 

James Gandolfini Dead: 'Sopranos' Star Dies In Italy At 51 (REPORTS)

James Gandolfini has died at age 51.

James Gandolfini has reportedly died while in Italy, according to Deadline.com.

According to the website, the "Sopranos" star was in the country for a film festival. Variety also initially reported that he suffered a fatal stroke, but both the trade site and Deadline.com updated the cause of death to a heart attack.

Gandolfini was 51 years old and is survived by a wife and two children. He became a household star for his portrayal of mob boss Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos," a role which earned him three Emmys on six total nominations. “Absolutely stunned," Chris Albrecht, the former chairman and CEO of HBO who greenlit "The Sopranos" told Deadline. "I got the word from ['Sopranos' star] Lorraine Bracco and just got off with [producer] Brad Grey who had just heard from [show creator] David Chase. We had all become a family. This is a tremendous loss.” READ More...

'I'm No Cheat' - Campbell-Brown Apologises For Embarrassment After Devastating News

Jamaican sprint star Veronica Campbell-Brown has finally broken her silence on her positive drug test from the JamaicaInternational Invitational on May 4, stating that she did not knowingly take a banned substance while apologising for any embarrassment caused.

The 31-year-old, who will now take her case before a disciplinary panel, which is being put together by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), also vowed to do all she can to repair her reputation.

Campbell-Brown's 'A' sample returned an adverse analytical finding believed to be triggered by a diuretic, which, under the World Anti-Doping Agency's code, is categorised as a masking agent, with properties that hide the presence of performance-enhancing drugs in the system.

The athlete, Jamaica's most decorated with seven Olympic medals and 43 in total, spanning the youth, junior and senior international levels, said through a release issued by her manager, Claude Bryan, that she was no cheat and that she would fight to clear her name. READ More...

JAMAICA'S OLYMPIC SUPER STAR USAIN BOLT IS ON THE DECLINE... Read more at www.RulaBrownNetwork.com

Noted track and field coach Stephen Francis ranks Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt as the best sprinter in history but believes that the double Olympic champion and world record holder has seen his best days.

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Asked to name the top three sprinters in track and field history, Francis named Bolt and Bobby Hayes, the 1964 100m Olympic champion-turned-NFL wide receiver as the joint best, with the 1936 sprint double champion Jesse Owens making it in third spot on his list.

However, guided by Bolt's inability to test his 9.58 (100m) and 19.19 (200m) world records since they were established in 2009 and, perhaps to a lesser extent, his so-so start to the 2013 season, Francis said:

"It's obvious (that Bolt is declining), that's what the figures say, so I am going with the figures. The figures appear to say that he peaked in 2009. He has not been able to go back to 9.58 yet, and until he does that, I have to assume that he is in decline, but that does not mean that he is not the best but I guess there is only so long that you can stay at that level." READ More...

HEATWAVE: Heat Force Game 7: LeBron James, Ray Allen Lead Miami To 103-100 NBA Finals Game 6 Win

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat dunks against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Six of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 18, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

LeBron James isn't done yet.

The four-time NBA MVP scored 14 points in the fourth quarter as the Miami Heat rallied to force overtime in Game 6 and then a Game 7 in the 2013 NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs took a 75-65 lead into the final quarter of Game 6 but could not close out the defending champions. Ray Allen drained a key three-point shot to force overtime and the Heat went on to win 103-100.

Game 7 is scheduled for Thursday in Miami. READ More...

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Marissa Powell, Miss Utah USA, Fumbles Pageant Question On Income Inequality (VIDEO)

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You're dressed to the nines. You're vying to become an icon of beauty and poise. The cameras are rolling and millions of people are waiting to hear your answer to this question about income inequality:

"A recent report shows that in 40 percent of American families with children, women are the primary earners yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?"

Alas, when her big moment came during the 2013 Miss USA beauty pageant on Sunday night, Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell choked and gave a truly incoherent answer (see video above).

You can tell from Powell's face that she knew she blew it. But the denizens of the Internet were not about to let such a fantastic flub pass without comment. READ More....

The Jamaican Diaspora last night reacted with shock to the positive drug test of Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown. Calls for facts before condemnation

MONTEGO BAY, St James — the Jamaican Diaspora last night reacted with shock to the positive drug test of Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown, but gave her support with the hope her name would be cleared. Meeting here in Montego Bay for the fifth staging of the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, the overseas-based Jamaicans said persons should await the facts before condemning the athlete who has over the years represented the country with distinction. 

"I think that we are sensationalising the whole issue. We should wait until all the facts come out. I don't think that she or the management are stupid; and from what I have read that masking agent can be used for a lot of things. I read that she went to a dentist ,and [so] we should just wait until all the facts are in before we jump to judgment. I have all confidence that she would not have jeopardised her career and our reputation for that. It's not even an Olympic year," said Patrick Beckford, former Diaspora Advisory Board member for United States North East and a native of Trelawny. Read more:  

 

Spurs Top Heat 114-104 In Game 5 NBA Finals: Manu Ginobili, Danny Green Lift San Antonio (VIDEO)

SAN ANTONIO — With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami's, will be the one that rules the NBA.

Ginobili broke out of a slump in a big way with 24 points and 10 assists in his first start of the season, and the Spurs beat the Heat 114-104 on Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead.

Tony Parker scored 26 points, Tim Duncan had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Ginobili had his highest-scoring game of the season as the Spurs became the first team to shoot 60 percent in a finals game in four years.

Danny Green smashed the NBA Finals record for 3-pointers with six more and scored 24 points. Kawhi Leonard finished with 16, but the stage was set when Ginobili trotted out with Duncan, Parker and the rest of starters in what could have been the last finals home game for a trio that's meant so much to San Antonio. READ More...

VCB Shocker! : Veronica Campbell-Brown returned a positive test for a banned substance...The sprinter, who has won 16 medals for Jamaica at the Olympic and World Championships level

Ja's most decorated female athlete tests positive for banned substance

Andre Lowe, Senior Staff Reporter

The Gleaner can confirm that Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown returned a positive test at the May 4 Jamaica Invitational at the National Stadium.

The sprinter, who has won 16 medals for Jamaica at the Olympic and World Championships level, turned up a diuretic in her A sample and was advised of the adverse analytical finding on June 3.

Diuretics are masking agents banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency because of their ability to hide the presence of performance-enhancing drugs in the system.

According to well-placed sources, Campbell-Brown, along with her management team, was in Montreal for the testing of the B sample on Thursday, with the confirmation of the positive result said to have come sometime yesterday. READ More...