RulaBrownNetwork (RBN): 2013-11-10

Usain Bolt takes aim at 200m record, could go beyond Rio 2016

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Ahead of the 2013 World Athletics Gala set to begin in just under an hour in Monaco, Usain Bolt made two revelations to the press.

He will attack his own 200m World record of 19.19 set when he won the event in the 2009 World Championships and he may stick around after Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, according to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) website.

INDIA v. WEST INDIES TEST CRICKET: Glorious last hundred eludes Sachin Tendulkar

MUMBAI, India — The people of India, especially the ones who were present at the Wankhede stadium yesterday, will never forget this day. It was a rich reflection of where Indian cricket is placed at the moment. It was a keen pointer that despite the impending farewell of their legendary hero, everything is, and will be, just fine.

West Indies players celebrate
the wicket of India’s Murali Vijay
on day two of the second Test
at the Wankhede stadium
in Mumbai, India, yesterday.

Morning dawned and there was a mad rush outside the stadium. By 9:30 am, the designated start of play, it was nearly full. A few latecomers, or those held off by security checks, were still walking in when Sachin Tendulkar came to the batting crease. There was pandemonium in the stands as chants bearing his name flooded the sky. Everyone had come to see just one thing -- a glorious last hundred. Read more:

Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce create history for Jamaica.....Fraser-Pryce (left) and Bolt, 2013 Athletes of the Year

A snapshot of the 2013 Male and Female
Athletes of the Year Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (third left)
and Usain Bolt (second right) on stage at
the World Athletics Gala in Monaco, on Saturday,

KINGSTON, Jamaica - They did it! Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were named the 2013 Athletes of the Year, making it the first time a Jamaican duo has copped the prestigious title and only the third time in the history of the award.

The only other athletes to have done this are Americans Carl Lewis and Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 and Colin Jackson and Sally Gunnell of Great Britain in 1993.

This award, which was announced at the 2013 World Athletics Gala on Saturday in Monaco, is the fifth for Bolt and the first for Fraser-Pryce, making her the second Jamaican woman to receive the award after Merlene Ottey in 1990.
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LATEST NEWS: Bolt, Fraser-Pryce Discuss Their IAAF Award Chances

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Bolt, Fraser-Pryce Discuss Their IAAF Award Chances

Usain Bolt likes his chances of claiming an unprecedented fifth IAAF World Male Athlete of the Year Award. For his compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, just being considered among the top three female

TUFTON... vowed earlier this week that he would not resign. WILLIAMS... in the interest of our constitutional arrangements it should be closely examined......HIGH-PROFILE Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) members Arthur Williams and Dr Christopher Tufton are out as Opposition senators

HIGH-PROFILE Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) members Arthur Williams and Dr Christopher Tufton are out as Opposition senators, while educator Ruel Reid has been brought in to fill one of the vacancies. He will take up his appointment at next Friday's sitting of the Upper House.

Williams' position as leader of Opposition business has been given to Tom Tavares-Finson, and political observers believe Reid, the principal of Jamaica College, is likely to be named as spokesman on education.

TUFTON... vowed earlier this week that he would not resign. WILLIAMS... in the interest of our constitutional arrangements it should be closely examined

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Alec Baldwin SUSPENDED From MSNBC Amid Scandal

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Allegedly 'Assaulted' Reporter...Anderson Cooper Slams Actor...Baldwin Denies Using 'Anti-Gay Slurs'

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Obama Announces Fix for 'Fumbled' Health Care Implementation.....John King: For Obama, a bad turn or a tipping point? (VIDEO)

Washington (CNN) -- With his presidency at a crossroads, President Barack Obama delivered his health care "fix it" message with a healthy dose of reflection and contrition: "I think I said early on when I was running, I am not a perfect man and I will not be a perfect president."

At the moment, the challenge is to get back to being a productive president, and those who see a difficult path ahead include veteran Democrats the President counts among his most trusted friends and allies. "Can Obama come back?" a veteran Democratic strategist asked. "Yes. But like Carter and (George W.) Bush, his downfall is his handling of the job."This party sage framed the stakes this way:

"The next few months will tell us whether he will be remembered in the pantheon of successful/consequential presidents in the last 60 years or whether he will be a flawed president whose skills did not match the times." read more

IN JAMAICA: 5 JLP senators to resign....... Holness expected to make statement on Senate issue today.

The five senators who are understood to have agreed to hand in their resignations are Robert Montague, Tom Tavares-Finson, Alexander Williams, Kavan Gayle, and Kamina Johnson Smith.

Senator Marlene Malahoo-Forte was scheduled to meet Holness at his office last night, and there was some hope that she would share the view of the majority and resign. But there was nothing to indicate that she would.

However, the focus will be on the two most prominent Opposition senators who seem determined not to give up their seats and to challenge any attempt by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader to unseat them. They are Leader of Opposition Business Arthur Williams and former shadow cabinet spokesman Dr Christopher Tufton....

Senator Williams told the Jamaica Observer last night that he plans to attend the Senate tomorrow and participate in the proceedings as Leader of Opposition Business. Read more:

Jacqui Beck Learns She Was Born With No Vagina; British Teen Born With MRKH

Jacqui Beck

A British teenager said she was in "total shock" to learn that she had been born without a vagina.

During a routine visit to the doctor, Jacqui Beck, 17, mentioned that she hadn't started getting her periods. Tests soon showed that she had MRKH syndrome, a genetic condition that meant she had been born without a vagina, womb or cervix.

"I left the doctor's [office] in tears. I would never know what it was like to give birth, be pregnant, have a period. All the things I had imagined doing suddenly got erased from my future," Beck told the Daily Mail. "I was really angry and felt like I wasn’t a real woman any more." read more

Four killed in Guyana shooting rampage, including two policemen

Law eforcement officials in standoff with miner, who killed four people (Photo courtesy Stabroek News)

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wednesday November 13, 2013, CMC – Police reportedly shot and killed a miner who had earlier killed four people, including two police officers during a three-hour standoff on Tuesday.

The drama unfolded in the streets off the capital after the miner, whom a relative later said had “tripped off” and armed with a shotgun and pistol fired indiscriminately at people from his home.

The miner, whose name was given as Derrick Kanhai had engaged law enforcement officials in a sustained gun battle as police cordoned off the streets leading to the two-storey building where the gunman had been holed up.

In 1990, the Jamaat Al Muslimeen group led by Yasin Abu Bakr sought to overthrow the then government of Prime Minister ANR Robinson. (File photo)

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday November 11, 2013, CMC – A Muslim group has warned political parties in Trinidad and Tobago that they should desist from using Islam and Muslims as pawns in the fight to gain political dominance here.

“If these parties continue along this path; the face of politics as we know it would change... A change we are not prepared to endure,” the Islamic Front said in a statement on Saturday. Read more:

6 Unexpected Ways Writing Can Transform Your Health

When is the last time you wrote something? Really wrote something, putting pen to paper, and not just typing away an email or report on a computer or smartphone. If it's been awhile, you might want to consider getting back into the practice -- writing (whether it be expressive writing, like you would do in a diary, or keeping a gratitude journal) has been linked with a number of benefits for both body and mind. Read through the list for some ways to write your way to a better you. read more

Writing by hand can help you learn better.
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The backlash to the Obamacare fix has already started

It took about three hours exactly for states to start pushing back against President Obama's request that regulators allow insurance plans to offer current products in 2014.

Washington state insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler has announced that he will not allow insurance companies to do so.

"In the interest of keeping the consumer protections we have enacted and ensuring that we keep health insurance costs down for all consumers, we are staying the course," he said in a statement moments ago. "We will not be allowing insurance companies to extend their policies. I believe this is in the best interest of the health insurance market in Washington." read more

Rob Ford Suing Former Staffers Over Accusations, Makes Explicit Denials (VIDEO, AUDIO)

Toronto's embattled mayor cannot seem to keep his mouth shut -- but this time, his words have legal implications.

According to The National Post, Rob Ford announced in a Thursday press conference that he plans to take legal action against three former members of his staff for allegations they made against him about alleged use of escorts and inappropriate language with female employees. Ford said he was forced into litigation against former press secretary George Christopolous, former assistant Isaac Ransom and former chief of staff, Mark Towhey. But the outspoken mayor didn't stop there. read more

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Sarah Palin Comments On Chris Christie's 'Extreme' Physical Appearance, 'Liberal' Pope Francis

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's physical appearance is an issue only because it's "extreme."

In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Palin discussed her experience with sexism, saying former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has experienced the same. Palin said Clinton "was mistreated when it came to appearances," dealing with "petty, superficial things that men don't ever seem to hear much about, but a woman candidate will."

When Tapper pointed out that Christie's appearance is regularly scrutinized, Palin argued he's a special case. "[I]t's been extreme, so it's hard for some people not to comment on it," Palin said.

Palin also discussed Pope Francis in her interview with Tapper, voicing concern over his more "liberal" statements. read more

Ted Cruz's Father: Black People ‘Uninformed' And ‘Deceived'

Evangelical pastor Rafael Cruz, father of tea party star Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), called black and Hispanic voters “uninformed” and “deceived" during a speech to conservative activists in February.

After attending a panel on minority outreach at the FreedomWorks grassroots summit, Cruz, a Cuban-American, born-again Christian, spoke at the conference. He noted that a previous speaker "mentioned something about Hispanics being uninformed or deceived."

"Well, the same thing is true of the black population,” Cruz said.

Cruz also suggested how blacks and Hispanics should vote. “As a matter of fact, if we could communicate the truth, not only to the Hispanics but to the black population, all blacks should be Republican," he said.

“Highly religious, strongly pro-family, strongly pro-life” values and high military enrollment rates align Hispanics’ principles with the Republican Party’s, said Cruz. read more

WATCH: Video of White Supremacist's DNA Results Reveal He Is 14 Percent Black..... May Be The Best Thing Ever.

A white supremacist behind an initiative to turn a North Dakota town into a "white enclave" received some shocking news -- he's not 100 percent white.

Craig Cobb, a 62-year-old man who has aimed to start a community for white supremacists and neo-Nazis, received some news that he wasn't too happy about, although we must admit, it gave us quite a chuckle.

During an appearance on The Trisha Goddard Show, Cobb was given the results of a DNA Diagnostics test and found out he is 14 percent Sub-Saharan African, and it was all caught on camera.

Watch the clip above and check out the hilarity that ensues. read more

XLCR on the move: A big shout out to the Excelsior Manning Cup Team, including Coach Leebert Halliman and his staff for beating St Georges College in the Walker Cup semi-final yesterday.

A big shout out to the Excelsior Manning Cup Team, including Coach Leebert Halliman and his staff for beating St Georges College in the Walker Cup semi-final yesterday. XLCR won 4-2 on penalties after a goalless full & extra time encounter.

Goalkeeper Jonah Morgan, also a track athlete at the school, was one of the standouts for XLCR as he saved 2 penalties in the shootout.

XLCR- Green & Yellow

Now it's on to the Manning Cup semi-final on Saturday, against JC (whom they beat in the Walker Cup quarter finals last month). Wishing the team all the best in this encounter. The entire XLCR Community is rooting for a win.

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Mr. VEGAS - "Bury Him Fuss" (Bounty Killer Diss)Prod. by MV Music(OFFICIAL NEW RELEASE)

Mr Vegas - Bury Him Fuss (Bounty Killer Diss)Prod. by MV Music(OFFICIAL RELEASE)

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Tessanne Chin is in the top10. On her way to be the Big Champion of the VOICE. Vote next week.

From Team Tessanne

Hi Guys,

Needless to say, I am sure you were all blown away as I was, by another absolutely amazing performance by Tessanne. Time and time again she has proven that she not only deserves to be in this competition, but she also deserves to make it all the way to the top. read more

RULA BROWN - "LIPS OF WINE" (Taken from the forthcoming CD "Peace and Love, 1984-2014") (OFFICIAL). Part proceeds go to PALAS.

An amazing version of a Dennis Brown original song "Lips of Wine".
Ruel Brown, aka Rula Brown was born in East Kingston, Jamaica
and attended XLCR High School in Jamaica.

Lips of Wine is one of the first song, written by the late Dennis Brown.
It was always a favorite of the veteran
Rula Brown, Radio host, singer, song-writer, producer and philanthropist. The song is about someone who
desperately misses their love by thinking a lot of they need each other and whether they are feeling so.
Oh how I would love to hold her close to me and taste her lips of wine. On the other hand maybe it's best I forget all about her. Download for 99 cents at Amazon.com, CD Baby, iTUNES and all digital stores or www.RulaBrownNetwork.com.. read more

President Elizabeth Warren? Wall Street Bankers Would Be Scared.

NEW YORK — There are three words that strike terror in the hearts of Wall Street bankers and corporate executives across the land: President Elizabeth Warren.

The anxiety over Warren grew Monday after a magazine report suggested the bank-bashing Democratic senator from Massachusetts could mount a presidential bid in 2016 and would not necessarily defer to Hillary Clinton — who is viewed as far more business-friendly — for the party’s nomination.

Four killed in Bahamas plane crash

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Four people were killed when their aircraft crashed in "low waters" while on a sightseeing tour on Sunday, the Civil Aviation Department's Flight Standard Inspectorate has announced.

It said that the nationalities of the four people — two men and two women — were not known. According to a brief statement issued by the Civil Aviation Department's Flight Standard Inspectorate, the United States registered single engine aircraft, a Cirrus SR22, was on a visual flight rule (VFR) "while conducting a local sightseeing flight in the area of Freeport, Grand Bahama. "The aircraft apparently ditched in low waters approximately seven miles north of the Freeport Control Tower," the statement said.

It said the unnamed pilot, who apparently survived the crash, held a valid private pilot licence for single engine aircraft and was also a valid third-class medical certificate. Read more:

Jamaica doping scandals tip of iceberg, Dr Paul Wright tells BBC

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dr Paul Wright, one of Jamaica's most senior drug testers, told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that the island's anti-doping regime has been woefully short of the international standards required.

Dr. Paul Wright

Dr Wright in an interview published Monday said that the country's recent rash of failed tests might be the "tip of an iceberg". According to the BBC Dr Wright said that the sudden surge of Jamaican athletes failing tests at the country's national trials in June had left him fearing the worst.

His comments come a week after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) visited Jamaica to investigate claims that the country's athletes were not being tested rigorously enough. Read more:

Barbadian pleads guilty to selling misbranded chemotherapy and cosmetic drugs

Many of the drugs did not meet FDA labelling requirements including a warning that indicates a drug has a risk of serious or life-threatening effects.

VIRGINIA, United States, Monday November 11, 2013, CMC – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says the Barbadian co-owner of an international drug company has pleaded guilty to selling misbranded drugs.

ICE said Talib Khan, 42, who is also co-founder of Gallant Pharma International, Inc. “pleaded guilty to selling misbranded chemotherapy and cosmetic drugs, and conspiracy to commit importation fraud, sell misbranded drugs, distribute prescription drugs without a license, and defraud the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration)”.

Tessanne Chin: "My Kind of Love" - The Voice Highlight (VIDEO PERFORMANCE)

Tessanne Chin wows the coaches and the crowd with her take on Emeli Sande's "My Kind of Love."

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Obama's Socialist Plot To Ruin America Sends Stocks Soaring.....In fact, the S&P 500 is up 108 percent since the day Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009

Contrary to what Mitt Romney and many on Wall Street predicted, the stock market is booming in President Obama's second term.

The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, the broadest measure of the U.S. stock market, is up 24 percent so far this year, Bloomberg pointed out on Monday. If the market keeps this up, it will be the best performance in the first year of a president's second term since 1997, the year after President Clinton's re-election, when the S&P rose 31 percent. The only other second-term gain that tops it is 1985, when the market celebrated President Reagan's re-election with a 26-percent rally.

In fact, the S&P 500 is up 108 percent since the day Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009, making him only the fifth president since the Great Depression to enjoy a stock-market doubling. Of that small group of lucky presidents, Obama has the best average yearly percentage return, according to the New York Times' Floyd Norris. read more

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Tessanne Chin

For those of you that don't know, we now move away from the "judges" portion of the competition to the Live Rounds, which means every performance by Tessanne that you see as of this point in time will be happening in real time. It's also the portion of the competition where advancement doesn't necessarily depend on the judges, but on votes. Click This link to Vote for Tessanne Chin on the Voice.

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AUKLAND, NEW ZEALAND : Sunshine Girls Claim Fast5 Bronze

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls claimed third spot in the FAST5 Netball World Series yesterday.

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls celebrate Usain Bolt
style after securing the bronze-medal
position with a 44-17 win over South Africa,
at the World Fast5 Netball Championships in
Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday. -
Collin Reid photo courtesy
Courts Jamaica Limited, Scotiabank
and Supreme Ventures Limited

The Jamaicans finished the tournament with a bang, beating South Africa 44-17 in the play-off.

It was a one place improvement on last year's fourth placing for the Sunshine Girls, who lost to South Africa in last year's play-off.

Shooter Jhaniele Fowler, who was named Player of the Match, had mixed feelings about the final result.

"It feels good, but it would have felt better if that was our semi-final performance. But it still feels real good," she said.

"We wanted to end it on a high note because we didn't make the finals, but we wanted to go out with a bang. I'm really happy my team showed up and showed up real good." read more

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