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UN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR His Excellency Raymond O. Wolfe, Jamaica’s Permanent representative to the United Nations, offers warm congratulations to New Yorker Russell Simmons, Hip Hop Impresario, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist who was named Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations for and on behalf of the Permanent Memorial in honor of the memory of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. The launch ceremony for the Fund was organized by the Permanent Mission of Jamaica and held at UN Headquarters on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Sharon Bennett)
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Caribbean Fair Brings Island Flavor To New York
Census 2010 officials conduct a town hall meeting at Mt. Zion Churh Of God in Brooklyn. The event was sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY). (photo by Delmar Gomez.)
Clarke Pushes Count Congresswoman Wants Census Check Box For Caribbean
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senators Charles Schumer and Kristin Gillibrand proposed a companion bill to Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Caribbean Count Bill (H.R. 2071), an historic bill that calls for Caribbean nationals to have their own origins check box on the U.S. Census form. The Bill requires that all questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of the U.S. population, to include a
checkbox or a similar option be included so that respondents may indicate Caribbean extraction or descent. “I want to commend Senators Gillibrand and Schumer for demonstrating great leadership by introducing the Senate companion to HR 2071: Caribbean Count Bill,” said Rep. Yvette D. Clarke. “Census Day is less than a year away, and it is imperative that every household participate in order to ensure an accurate count. Data generated by the Census is used to help equitably distribute federal funding from a wide range of government sources. A higher response rate from the Caribbean immigrant community would help ensure that more public resources are available to all New Yorkers.” Clarke continued, “the bill does
not call for an additional race category, but rather a self-identifying ancestry category/national origin in order to get a more accurate count of people of Caribbean descent living in the United States.” “New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the world and must be fully represented in the census,” Schumer said. “Including this checkbox would surely provide better representation of our great city and its Caribbean American population. New Yorkers of Caribbean descents are an essential part of the New York City population and they deserve to be accurately counted.” “It’s time to make sure all New Yorkers are counted fairly and accurately in the census,” Senator Gillibrand said. “New York’s Caribbean community contributes so
much to our economy, our diverse culture and the way of the life that makes New York the great state it is. By failing to recognize Caribbean families in our census data, we are failing to obtain a true picture of the people, families and communities that make up New York and all of America. It’s time to make this important change.” The Companion bill proposed by Schumer and Gillibrand states that in conducting the 2010 decennial census and every decennial census thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce shall include, in any questionnaire distributed or otherwise used for the purpose of determining the total population by states, a checkbox or other similar option by which respondents may indicate Caribbean extraction or descent.
Councilman Calls For Stroke Awareness BROOKLYN, NY– Council Member Dr. Mathieu Eugene (DBrooklyn, 40th District), who was recently appointed to the City Council Committee on Health, has introduced legislation declaring the fourth Wednesday in May (May 27) Stroke Awareness Day in the City of New York. As the councilmember explained, stroke is a brain attack that cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain, causing brain cells to die and brain damage to occur. This often affects speech, movement and memory. Although up to 80% of strokes are preventable, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US and a leading cause of adult dis-
ability. “This disease is devastating far too many lives,” Council Member Eugene declared. “Not only is it a cause of great mental and emotional anguish to the stroke victim and their loved ones, but it has a negative impact on the economy because the person cannot work and take care of their family or contribute to their community." "Furthermore, all too often, at taxpayers expense, the government has to step in and take care of the person, especially if they have no insurance,” he continued. “Therefore, I believe that we, as elected officials, have a responsibility to do everything we can to make sure people know how to pre-
Council Member Mathieu Eugene (right) welcomes providers from NYU College of Dentistry to his community health fair. vent stroke, how to recognize the warning signs, and what to do if they believe someone else is suffering a stroke."
"People of African descent are twice as likely to die from stroke as Caucasians. But the good news is, stroke can be prevented,” he said.
NEW YORK, NY – As part of Caribbean Week in New York 2009, the Caribbean Tourism Development Company will be bringing the sites, sounds and tastes from the Region for one of the week’s most highly anticipated festivities, the Caribbean Travel and Cultural Fair. The event, free and open to the public, is scheduled to take place, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Manhattan Center, located at 311 West 34th Street. “The Fair is a consumer favorite during Caribbean Week,” said Hugh Riley, interim secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and co-chief executive officer for the Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC). “It’s a celebration of Caribbean culture that brings the food, music and energy of the Region’s people to New York’s doorstep. It also serves as a one-stop shop for information and vacation specials to more than 30 countries.” The Caribbean Travel and Cultural Fair showcases musical and dancing performers, celebrity chef tastings and much more. A centerpiece of the event is the Caribbean Vacation Mart , which offers vacations at remarkably reduced prices available for purchase. Other activities include a Caribbean Wedding, sponsored by MarryCaribbean.com and Caribbean Bridal Expo. The Caribbean wedding takes places at approximately 1:30 p.m., where the lucky couple will exchange vows and receive a romantic Caribbean honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands at Biras Creek Resort. The bride will wear a wedding gown by Demetrios and a classic eternity diamond band by Cardow Jewelers of St. Thomas. A reception will follow when the married couple and guests will toast their nuptials and enjoy a cake supplied by Dream Weddings . The Palmyra A Soltis Resort & Spa in Jamaica will play host to the couple’s first anniversary celebration with a special, all-inclusive getaway. Organized by CTDC, Caribbean Week in New York brings together the most influential policy makers, marketing professionals and tourism industry officials to interact and discuss both tourism and investment opportunities in the region. It also serves to provide a taste of the Caribbean to inspire travel and showcase the Region’s diversity to more than 10,000 attendees who participate in a number of targeted events hosted throughout the week including a Media Marketplace, Caribbean Marketing Conference and Awards Luncheon, Caribbean Treats: Food, Rum & Rhythm, Allied Awards Luncheon and the Annual Governments of the Caribbean State Ball and Awards Presentation.
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US Navy Completes Mission In Antigua & Barbuda
Lt. Cmdr. Shonda Washington, assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), instructs Antiguan medical personnel during a class in adult life support techniques at the Mount St. John's Hospital. The class was held as part of Continuing Promise 2009, a four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission to Latin America and the Caribbean region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Teresa J. Frith)
Comfort Crew Offers Lifesaving Courses To Medical Staff In Antigua By CMCS Teresa J. Frith, USNS Comfort Public Affairs ST JOHN'S, Antigua (NNS) -- Crew members aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) offered Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) certification courses to the staff at Mount St. John's Hospital during Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09). "BLS is the most important tool that a health professional can have in order to save lives," said Ensign Lauren Hudson,
Comfort's assistant training officer. CP09 combines U.S. military and interagency personnel, non-governmental organizations, civil service mariners, academic and partner nations to provide medical, dental, veterinary and engineering services afloat and ashore alongside host nation personnel. Six sets of classes were held for the hospital staff, with more than 100 people attending. The staff was shown techniques approved by the American Heart Association in rescue breathing, how to prevent a person from choking and how to use a
defibrillator. Class participants watched a video of the procedures and then performed hands-on practical application. "I have never done BLS before," said Joan Peters, a nurse at Mount St. John's Hospital. "This is a new type of learning for me, and it is very valuable information." CP09 demonstrates U.S. SOUTHCOM and U.S. 4th Fleet's commitment to Latin America and the Caribbean. Comfort is on a four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission to the region that started in April.
ST JOHN'S, Antigua -- Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) said goodbye to the people of Antigua and Barbuda Saturday after spending 11 days providing medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, and other services through its Continuing Promise 2009 mission (CP09). “We are hoping that this visit cements the friendship between our two countries,” said Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer. “We thank you for all the fine gratitude and love that you shared with us the last 11 days.” The hard work of Comfort’s crew was evident in both the number of patients treated and the quality of care they received. The medical and dental staff treated over 12,000 patients and performed 161 surgeries. The veterinary staff treated 2,084 animals and the pharmacy filled 13,823 prescriptions. During the medical portion of the CP09 mission, Comfort medical staff treated patients at St. John’s Multi-Culture Center, All Saints Hanna Thomas Hospital and the Parham Primary School. Another important part of the mission was the education and training exchanges between Comfort crewmembers and host nation personnel through both “hands on” sessions and classroom lectures. Topics covered included Adult Basic Life Support, post traumatic stress syndrome, entomology, and preventive medicine. Veterinarians and preventive medicine physicians from Comfort provided “roving” services throughout Antigua and Barbuda, ensuring the needs of the animal population on the island were not forgotten. Teams did everything from vaccinate household pets to de-worm cattle on area farms. The mission also provided a means to soothe the soul through the universal language of music provided by the U.S. Air Force South Band. The band included three different groups: a brass quintet, a ceremonial band and a rock band. All three appeared in several different concerts at locations ranging from official ceremonies to medical sites and a local church for a Mother’s Day mass.
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St. Lucia Raise Public Servants Wage Offer CASTRIES, St. Lucia -The St. Lucia government Tuesday increased its offer to public servants in an attempt to prevent industrial action over the nonpayment of a negotiated EC$20 million (US$7.4 million) wage agreement. The Stephenson King administration has been given a May 26 deadline to pay the 4.5 per cent wage increase demanded by the Trade Union Federation (TUF), the umbrella body for the public sector unions, as the first part of a 7.5 per cent wage agreement reached with the authorities several months ago. But Public Service Minister Leonard Montoute said that government is now offering to pay 3.5 per cent, up from its initial offer of three per cent. Montoute said that government was urging the TUF to reconsider its position, but unconfirmed reports said that the union, which met with officials from the Ministry of Finance on Monday to discuss the state of the island’s economy, has already rejected the latest offer. Last week, Prime Minister King told the public servants, including teachers and police officers, that they should accept the government’s offer.
U.S. Attorney General Explores Caribbean Ties First Black Attorney General, A Bajan Son BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -United States Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to meet with his Caribbean Community (CARICOM) counterparts during a three-day visit to this island later this week. Holder, the first Black man to hold the post and who has family ties to Barbados, will hold a caucus with the CARICOM Attorneys General. However, the expected nature of those discussions has not been disclosed. While on the island, the senior official in the Barack Obama administration will also hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister David Thompson, Deputy Prime Minister and Attorney General Freundel Stuart, and other cabinet ministers. Holder, who will leave the island on the weekend, was born in New York to parents with roots in Barbados. His father was born on the island and migrated to the US as a child, while his mother was born in the US state of New Jersey to Barbadian parents. The former Deputy Attorney General under former President Bill Clinton from 1997-2001 was swornin in February.
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Minister Urges UN To Support Developing States By Aubrey L. Campbell NEW YORK -- Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton on Wednesday morning, called on the international community to put aside it’s business as usual mindset in favor of urgent, concrete action for the benefit of small island states struggling to meet their development goals. Addressing the opening of the High Level Segment of the 17th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) at the United Nations General Assembly Hall, New York City, Dr. Tufton told an audience of prime ministers, presidents, diplomats and distinguished delegates that given the scale and magnitude of the challenges confronting members states of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), “this session of the CSD must give priority attention to the special and important needs and concerns of our countries”. Speaking for and on behalf of the thirty-seven member states from the Caribbean, Pacific and Oceana regions, Dr. Tufton warned that against the existential issue of climate change, the role of the international community in the provision of financing, technology and capacity building is not only necessary but vital and that further delay risks endangering our
Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton (center), making his presentation on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the 17th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) at UN Headquarters, NYC, May 13. Ambassador Raymond O. Wolfe (left) and Nicolette Williams (right), Counselor, are all ears. Dr. Tufton urged the world body to include bold and far-reaching policy options to address the critical concern of climate change on food security in the outcome document of the conference. Some 37 nations from Oceana, Pacific and Caribbean regions are members of AOSIS. (JIS/NY Photo). very existence. “While we have contributed the least to this single most urgent threat, we have no choice but to bear the heavy brunt of its impact. It not only poses barriers to our sustainable development goals, but further threatens our economic and physical survival,” Dr. Tufton
said. Noting that there was no time like the present, Dr. Tufton informed that it is therefore critical that the outcome of the meeting includes bold and far-reaching policy options to address the special needs and concerns of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in achieving their sustainable devel-
opment goals in agriculture, rural development, land, desertification and drought. Her Excellency Mrs. Gerda Verburg, Chair of the 17th Session of the CSD, in her opening statement, called for a ‘home grown green revolution in ideas, technology, agriculture and trade policies
JCC Calls For Probe Into Alleged Billion Dollar
Fraud At Trinidad Stadium By Oscar Ramjeet PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) executive chairman, Calder Hart, should be investigated for possible criminal acts with respect to the award of contracts, including the billion-dollar Brian Lara Stadium, lead attorney for the Joint Consultative Council (JCC) Alvin Fitzpatrick SC has said. The Trinidad Express reported that Fitzpatrick on Monday made a clear call for the Commission of Enquiry, in its final report to make recommendations to see that UDeCOTT be probed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He made the request at the
ongoing proceedings of the Commission of Enquiry into UDeCOTT and the local construction sector at Winsure Building, Port of Spain, where he delivered his closing submissions to the John Uff-led commission, "As the hearing of this Commission of Inquiry draws to a close there is much to the distress of the JCC, considerably more for the national community to be concerned about than when these hearings first began," Fitzpatrick said during his closing statement. He added that the very worst fears of the JCC had been confirmed as to the "wholly and unsatisfactory, reckless and arguably corrupt manner in which UDeCOTT has been run at the expense of the public at large."
However, on three occasions, Commissioner Israel Khan SC pointed out to Fitzpatrick that the remit of the Commission is to submit a report to the President who will then hand it to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet for appropriate action. Fitzpatrick maintained that the Commission must make the recommendation for a probe, as there
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were a number of issues raised in the enquiry that have not been answered. He argued that UDeCOTT flagrantly disrespected the rules and authorities, giving rise to questions that needed to be answered, particularly the award of the building contract to CH Construction Development Ltd and packages in the Brian Lara Stadium to Hafeez Karamath Ltd.
and market access as well as new, creative and innovative thinking toward the achievement of sustainable development. The session concludes on Friday, May 15, with a series of round table debates on, “responding to the food crisis through sustainable development”.
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The DPN Super Store in Brooklyn. (Photo by Ivrol Hines)
Caribbean Entrepreneurs Open Outlet, Offering Household Products At Wholesale Prices
Every Dollar Counts Staff Report Caribbean entrepreneurs Donald Pinnock and Joseph Gunter, of Gunter Shipping, Inc., recently launched the DPN SuperStore, a retail outlet that offers customers wholesale savings, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. According to Gunter, the declining economy and consumers now-found focus on saving are pivotal to the success of the DPN Superstore. “As an entrepreneur, I understand the need for everyone to play a part in this recovery effort,” said Gunter. “We have to be creative in our approach to help our customers save. We have to keep in mind the fact that these customers have kept us going all these years." DPN carries a wide range of goods for the home and family. It’s one-stop-shopping is available everyday of the week and no membership is required. According to Vincent Mitchell, DPN Superstore sales representative. “We stock a range of products, anything from baby food to 100 percent juice, rice, laundry detergent, cooking pots, floor cleaners, water, sodas ... you name it, we've got it,” said Mitchell. “We also carry familiar brands that customers look for, like Nestle, Libby’s, Mop & Glow, Tide, Clearasil, Dial, Clorox, Brawny, Juicy Juice, Dixie products and more." Don't let the prices fool you. We're not asking our customers to compromise quality for lower prices. We carry the same brands that are in the homes, that people are use to, and that people like to eat,” he added. As Brooklynites wage the seemingly endless battles with foreclosures, increased taxes, unemployment and an endless array of problems, DPN Superstore for many replicates the silver lining among the dark clouds, as customers on an average save between 15 and 35 percent when compared with other retail stores. “Even though our prices are wholesale, the customer can buy any product at any quantity, even one, for the same price,” said Lloyd Edwards. “Our goal is to give the general public a chance to buy all our products at the same price we offer store owners at our warehouse.” The DPN Superstore also provides employment opportunities for several Brooklyn residents, another plus during these tough economic times according to Gunter. “The community has received us and served us well since the beginning," Pinnock said. “Now that it has a need, we in return have to do all we can to try and fill the void.”
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, generally known as the stimulus package, offers special tax credit incentives to homeowners to encourage energy efficiency -- the best part is it’s easy.
Homeowners To Save Money With Stimulus Cashing In On Insulation Tax Credit Easy (ARA) - “What’s in it for me?” Homeowners will love the answer to that question as they learn more about the new federal economic stimulus bill. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, generally known as the stimulus package, offers special tax credit incentives to homeowners to encourage energy efficiency -- the best part is it’s easy. Homeowners can get up to $1,500 maximum tax credit for energy efficient home improvement product expenditures. The tax credit is 30 percent of the cost of eligible products up to $5,000 total through 2010. The tax credit applies to products that make improvements to the building envelope, like adding insulation to attics, basements, crawl spaces, exterior walls and properly insulated HVAC systems, since those changes significantly impact energy efficiency. While the tax incentive within the stimulus package may seem complex and daunting, one company, Owens Corning, has made it simple and painless to claim the insulation tax credit. Homeowners can check out InsulationTaxCredit.com to: * Find insulation products that are eligible.
* Download the Manufacturer’s Certificate needed to claim the credit. * Learn how much insulation should be added to areas of a home, see videos on how to install and get an estimate on how much can be saved in heating and cooling energy-related bills. * Find local stores to find eligible products and a local professional to do the installation. * Additional products that are eligible include windows and roofs that meet ENERGY STAR requirements. There are approximately 80 million under-insulated homes in the United States and despite major strides in increasing energy efficiency; homes continue to be one of the largest users of energy, consuming more energy than industry or transportation. It is estimated that properly insulating homes can help owners save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling related energy bills. Tax credits aside, insulation pays for itself over time in energy not used. “The expansion of federal income tax credits for homeowners will enable more consumers to afford energy efficiency upgrades
that will lower their home energy bills -- which we project to reach about $2,200 per U.S. household this year -- while increasing the comfort and lowering the carbon footprint of their homes,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy. According to a report from the researches at the McKinsey Global Institute, almost a quarter of possible greenhouse gas reductions would result from measures such as better insulation in buildings that carry no net life cycle cost -- in effect, they pay for themselves. That means homeowners can lower their energy costs and qualify for federal tax credits while helping the environment, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. “Homeowners can save twice with insulation -- with up to 20 percent savings on their heating and cooling energy bills and a 30 percent tax credit,” says Gale Tedhams, director of sustainability, Owens Corning. “Thanks to the stimulus bill, homeowners have never had a better opportunity to make an immediate difference in the comfort and affordability of their home and help save the planet -- and it is easy!"
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REGIONAL SBA Launches New Guarantee Loan UPDATES Program To Help Struggling Business Jamaica To WASHINGTON – Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced Tuesday by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. Beginning on June 15, SBA will start guaranteeing America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans. ARC loans are deferred-payment loans of up to $35,000 available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses that need short-term help to make their principal and interest payments on existing qualifying debt. ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA,
and have no SBA fees associated with them. “These ARC loans can provide the critical capital and support many small businesses need to make it through these tough economic times,” said Administrator Mills. “Together with other provisions of the Recovery Act, ARC loans will free up capital and put more money in the hands of small business owners when they need it the most. This will help viable small businesses continue to grow and thrive and create new jobs in communities across the country.” As part of the Recovery Act, the ARC program was created as a no-interest, deferred payment loan to help small businesses that have a history of good performance, but as a result of the tough economy, are
struggling to make debt payments. ARC loans will be disbursed within a period of up to six months and will provide funds to be used for payments of principal and interest for existing, qualifying small business debt including mortgages, term and revolving lines of credit, capital leases, credit card obligations and notes payable to vendors, suppliers and utilities. Repayment will not begin until 12 months after the final disbursement. Borrowers don’t have to pay interest on ARC loans. After the 12-moth deferral period, borrowers will pay back the loan principal over a period of five years. ARC loans will be made by commercial lenders, not SBA directly. For more information on ARC loans, visit www.sba.gov
'Babyface' Look Can Help Black CEOs By Jesse Washington Black Fortune 500 CEOs with a "babyface" appearance are more likely to lead companies with higher revenues and prestige than black CEOs who look more mature, an upcoming study says. In contrast with research showing that white executives are hindered by babyface characteristics, a disarming appearance can help black CEOs by counteracting the stigma that black men are threatening, according to the study from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. The study is scheduled to be published in the journal Psychological Science in September. A babyface is characterized by combinations of attributes, including a round face, full cheeks, larger forehead, small nose, large ears and full lips, the study says. Decades of research has shown that people believe babyfaced adults to be more trustworthy, and respond to them with greater patience, sensitivity and compassion, according to Robert Livingston, co-author of the study and an assistant professor of organizations and management at Kellogg. In the study, a group of 21 college students was shown photographs of 40 current and past CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Eleven of the students were white, 10 were Asian and 10 were female. Of the 40 CEOs, 10 were black (only 10 blacks have ever led Fortune 500 companies). For every black CEO, a current or former white CEO from the same company was included. Another 10 CEOs were white women, and 10 white male CEOs were chosen at random.
Participants rated each photo on scale of 1-4 for "babyfaceness," leadership competence and personal warmth. To account for differences in perceptions about blacks or whites in general, participants gave separate ratings on warmth and competence for "blacks," "whites" and "women," which were factored into the results. The results showed that black CEOs who rated high on the babyface scale worked for companies that ranked higher in the Fortune 500 and had higher annual revenues than blacks with more mature faces. The reverse was true for whites - the more babyfaced CEOs tended to work for companies that ranked lower and had less annual revenue. Black CEOs also were described as significantly more babyfaced than white CEOs. The female CEOs were rated as having more mature faces than both blacks and whites. The study was duplicated with 106 student participants, with similar results. Livingston said the study indicates that "disarming" characteristics, which have been shown to hinder white executives, can help black leaders. "Physical appearance, how you behave, having mixed-race parents - anything that conveys to whites 'I'm not the typical black man' can be helpful," Livingston said. That leads to the idea that black executives face a double standard, he said. "If you're a white male, you can exhibit anger, pound your fist, make ultimatums ... African-Americans have to adopt a kinder, gentler style of leadership," Livingston said. "The same sorts of behaviors that are effective for white males can't be utilized effectively by black males."
Print $5,000 Note By Oscar Ramjeet
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Finance Minister Audley Shaw has suggested that the introduction of a $5,000 note is an indication of the state of the value of the Jamaican dollar. Shaw said the necessity of the $5,000 note at this time is pegged to the decline in the value of the Jamaican dollar against its US counterpart. However, Central Bank Governor Derrick Latttibeaudire sought to assure that the $5,000 note is not an indication that the country is heading in a negative direction. While declining to disclose the cost of printing the currency, he said the country will save $6,000,000 pounds sterling over the next three years. He said when the note is introduced, it will improve the country's ability to generate and retain foreign currency. In the meantime, the Bank of Jamaica governor said he does not expect the economy to improve in the short term when it would be necessary to withdraw the $5,000 note.
Grenada PM To Tackle Online Predators By Oscar Ramjeet ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been speaking about the benefits and dangers of modern technology, including the Internet. In a statement to mark World Telecommunications and Information Day, Thomas outlined three critical areas to which, he said, attention must be paid, including parental control software, which should be installed on home and school computers; ensuring that online safety strategies keep up with technology and the ways children access the Internet and interact with others online; and thirdly the need for legislation and law enforcement to prevent child pornography. Thomas called for more action at the regional level to protect children from the potential dangers they face on the Internet. He pointed out that, in many CARICOM countries, safety does not exist and children are at risk because they can get unintentionally swept up in the booming multi-million dollar online child pornography industry. He called for Caribbean leaders to ensure that they broaden their efforts to make the world and the Internet a safe, rewarding and education experience for children.
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This week's CityLIGHTS features Fashion Expo at Couples Bar & Grill in Brooklyn. (Photos by Delmar Gomez)
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Summer Comes Alive With Sounds Of Soca NEW YORK, NY -- As the economic recession eats away at family travel and vacation funds, many Caribbeam-Americans and island lovers are finding it more and more difficult to travel home for the summer. Caribbean arts and education not-for-profit CCB International is partnering with Six Flags, Inc. to bring the sights and sounds of home to your doorstep with the "ultimate Caribbean summer daycation"--the Caribbean Summer Concert Series. Featuring the 'Soca Queen,' Trinidad and Tobago's fourcrown 2009 champion, and Soca's Billboard topping pop-star, the Caribbean Summer Concert Series brings all the best from the Caribbean to America's favorite theme park with all-inclusive packages that include park admission, live concert, rides, and special theme park features-for less than $45. With shows at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, GA on June 20th, and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ on July 11th, the Caribbean Summer Concert Series plans to heat-up the summer months with live performances from 'Soca Queen' Alison Hinds; Trinidad's 2009 Soca Monarch, Groovy Monarch, People's Choice and Road March champion Fay Ann Lyons; Billboard topping Soca sensation Kevin Lyttle; Internationally recognized Soca star Rupee; Bunji Garlin; Iwer George; Burning Flames; Pumpa; Blaxx; and Super Jigga TC. CCB International and Six Flags Inc. also have a Reggae/Dancehall themed showcase on August 8th at Six Flags Great Adventure. Line-up to be announced shortly. "We look forward to the patrons enjoying what we have carefully planned as a true summer daycation, encompassing great music, food, and so much more of our rich Caribbean culture, at an affordable price," states CCB Director of Operations, Hector Carter. Punctuated by infectious up-tempo bass-driven beats and a colorful mix of singing, chanting, and call and response, music from the islands blends traditional African rhythms and vocal patterns with various cultural music styles, namely Latin, Indian/Southeast Asian, and Western European, to create a distinctive style that is authentically Caribbean. Popularized by early Caribbean icons such as Bob Marley, King Yellowman, Lord Kitchener, the Mighty Sparrow, and Lord Shorty, Calypso, Soca, Reggae, and Dancehall have earned international acclaim, influencing music and musicians around the globe from country legend Kenny Rogers to punk band No Doubt to Hip Hop moguls Jay Z and 50 Cent.
Reggae artist BennyBwoy
LEGACY OF MUSIC
To Be Celebrated During Caribbean Heritage Month
NEW YORK, NY -- Take the heavy drum and bass sound of Caribbean music, add a dash of Soul, a pinch of Pop, a spoonful of Jazz, a splash of Hip Hop, a bit of Jewish culture, and some Asian drumming, and you have the kind of uniquely funky musical stew that can only be found in heart of New York City's multi-ethnic melting-pot. The Brooklyn Music Festival, slated for Floyd Bennett Field on June 21st, celebrates Caribbean-American Heritage Month with an eclectic line-up of Caribbean and Caribbean-inspired artists for a tasty musical soufflĂŠ that is bound to delight the taste buds of Brooklyn's multi-cultural communities. Officially recognized by the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the President in 2006, the month of June marks a 30day celebration of the cultural impact and influence of Caribbean immigrants and Caribbean-Americans in United States. Famed Caribbean music promoter George Crooks has initiated the annual Brooklyn Music Festival as a day-long cultural celebration featuring the best of Caribbean music, food, arts and crafts, and entertainment for Brooklyn and New York City residents. With Reggae-fusion acts like Asian band Brown Rice Family, the 'original Jew-maican' BennyBwoy, acclaimed actor Leon and his Reggae-Soul band The Peoples, 'Skragga' musicians The Rudie Crew, Ska musician King Django, and the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, Crooks has taken the Brooklyn Music Festival beyond the typical Reggae/ Dancehall staging to present local artists heavily inspired by New York's vibrant Caribbean community. "This music festival brings together the best in Caribbean music-not just from the Caribbean, but from the Caribbean - influ-
enced neighborhoods right here in New York," states Crooks. "Caribbean music isn't just island music. We purposely scheduled the concert in June -- Caribbean Heritage Month; we want New Yorkers as a whole to celebrate Caribbean music and culture." "When I was thirteen years old, I heard Bob Marley's Natty Dread album coming from my next door neighbor's window," states accomplished actor and native New Yorker Leon, most noted for his roles in the films Cool Runnings, Waiting to Exhale and Cliffhanger, and his portrayal of music icons David Ruffin and Little Richard in the television films The Temptations, and Little Richard. "I just sat underneath the window listening, mesmerized by the sound. From that moment on I sought out every known Reggae artist." "I was living in Far Rockaway and had a few Jamaican friends that introduced me to Dancehall in the late '80s," states BennyBwoy. Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish home, BennyBwoy was not only attracted to the sounds of Reggae, but to the cultural tenants that inspired the music. "The culture that surrounds Reggae has roots that follow a lot of the tenants of the Five Books of Moses -- the Torah. Most of the early artists were influenced by Rastafari and considered themselves part of the Tribe of Judah. So there are nuff (enough) similarities between our cultures." Both Leon and BennyBwoy have fused their cultural backgrounds with Reggae/ Dancehall to create that kind of unique and experimental sound that New York musicians are noted for. "Leon and the Peoples is a Reggae band that plays Reggae/Soul music," states Leon. "Reggae is the soundtrack to my life's story. The infusion of Soul and even Rock music
to our roots of Reggae is only being true to who I am. I grew up on it all, but it was Reggae that made me want to sing." Yuichi Iida, a Japanese-born member of the Brown Rice Family, literally bumped into Reggae on the sidewalk in New York City. A trained Japanese drummer, Iida was introduced to Reggae music and Jamaican culture from a Jamaican drummer on a city sidewalk. '"I saw his group playing outside in the street then I was like, 'Wow!' I never seen that kind of groovy drum and then that reached my heart," Iida said in a recent interview with NY1's Jeanine Ramirez. "I was inspired strong and I was like, 'I want to be like that.'" Classifying the group's sound as 'world roots music,' the Brown Rice Family consists of members of Japanese, Korean, Nigerian, and Jamaican backgrounds. "At a Brown Rice Family event, you will surely experience many rhythms of the one world," says Korean native Joe Jang of the Brown Rice Family. "There will be Reggae, Ska, Rock, Jazz, African/Jamaican traditional drums, Korean traditional drum, Dancehall, and much more." Roy Radics, lead vocalist of the New York-based band the Rudie Crew, classifies his band's sound as 'Skragga' --a fusion of Jamaican musical forms Ska and Rocksteady with Bluebeat, British Two-Tone, Soul, Funk, and Jazz, in addition to Reggae and Dancehall. "We play both Reggae and Ska, but unlike some of the other Ska bands around, we incorporate a Ragga/Dancehall feel, which comes from my 'sing-jay' and fast-style mc-ing," states Radics. "We are both Reggae and Ska, so we can only classify it as Skragga."
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Vision Of Spring Fashion BRONX, NY -- The elegant Greentree country Club in New Rochelle NY, was packed with Socialites, fashionistas and die hard Kahnmi Creations fans. The event opened with a social cocktail hour followed by a three course meal. The athmosphere was filled with jazzed infused by reggae, as Abraham Ogunale Jazz saxophonist captured his audiance his Bob Marley rendition. All were there to withness the evolution of Kahnami Creations bold yet sophisticated collection of 2009. The guest sat on the edge of their seats as the models strut the runway, wearing pieces made from luxurious fabrics and bright vibrant colors. The touch was silk charemuse while Kahnami Creations pump up the volume with bold animal prints. The jazz inspired Fashion show started with a bang and ended with a bang. "I could not think of a bretter way to present Kahnami Creations," said Morvia Reid-Williams, president of Kahnami Creations. "This event was well attended and a huge success. We were able to please the palatte of all our guest, leaving them wanting more, while fashionistas storm the dressing room hoping to purchase sample pieces." "This year's collection truly represents Kahnami Creations. We create fashions for the modern day woman who is ready to make the right fashion statement," she added.
(Photos 1-4) Models sport Kahnami Creations 2009 collection during the recently held Visions of Spring Fashion Show at the Greentree country Club in New Rochelle NY. (Photo 5) Morvia Reid-Williams displays one of her latest styles.
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Lewis Gets 13 Yrs. Former Cricketer Guilty Of Cocaine Smuggling LONDON, England – Guyanaborn former England fast-bowler Chris Lewis has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine into the country.
The 41-year-old Lewis was arrested at Gatwick Airport in December last year, after customs officials found cans of fruit juice -- in which cocaine had been dissolved – in his cricket gear bag worth 140,000
Chris Lewis said he thought he was carrying fruit juice.
pounds (US$215,900). A jury at Croydon Crown Court arrived at the guilty verdict near mid-day Wednesday. Lewis played 32 Tests and 53 One Day International (ODI) matches for England between 1990 and 1998. Facing the charges with coaccused Chad Kirnon, Lewis claimed in his defence that he did not even know cocaine could be converted into the liquid form in which it was discovered in the fruit juice cans in his luggage. The prosecution was unconvinced by his claims and said Lewis had orchestrated the scheme with Kirnon. Kirnon, a former local basketball star, was also jailed for 13 years. The cans were found to contain a brown liquid which turned out to be 100 percent pure cocaine. Lewis, who was the bowler when Brian Lara surpassed the world record of 365 by Sir Garfield Sobers in April 1994 at the ARG, took 93 wickets during his England Test career and 66 wickets in oneday internationals, at averages of 37.5 and 29.4 respectively. Lewis told the jury he smoked cannabis while in St. Lucia but said he was "completely innocent" of knowingly smuggling drugs into the country. "I thought I was carrying fruit juice,” said Lewis when asked if he realized he had drugs in his luggage.
Headley To Be Honored In Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica – Organisers are planning a week of activities to commemorate the 100th birthday, life and legacy of West Indies legend George Headley. The celebrations will be held from Sunday, May 24 through to Saturday, May 30, the birthday of Headley. “We are hoping to remind present day Jamaicans who may have heard of him and those may not, of the greatness of the legendary George Headley,” said Easton McMorris, the former Jamaica and West Indies batsman and chairman of the organising committee. “He made phenomenal achievements in cricket at another time and era, and was as important as Marcus Garvey in the struggle towards uplifting the black race. “Garvey said, ‘up you mighty race’, while Headley actualised it as a black man in a white era with his performances. He was one of the founding fathers of modern Jamaica.” An exhibition, a symposium in association with the University of the West Indies, a family fun day, and an all-star cricket match at the Lucas Cricket Club, where Headley played, will form the main planks of the activities. “We want to celebrate the centenary of probably the greatest cricketer that Jamaica and the West Indies have produced,” said Brian Breese, a member of the organising committee. “Australia did the same thing to Donald Bradman last year, and we thought that it would only be fitting to do likewise. Something was done for the ‘White Headley’, so we are doing something for the ‘Black Bradman’.” Headley, who scored 2,190 runs at an average of 60.83 in 22 Tests before and after World War II.
He died in 1983 at the age of 74. “We appreciate what is being done to honour my father,” said Headley’s son, Lyndie. “It is things like these that bring out the greatness of my father to us, as growing up, I didn't understand much and thank the organising committee for making it happen.”
George Headley during the 1928 tour of England.
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San Jose Earthquakes' Arturo Alvarez, top, tries to dribble past Los Angeles Galaxy Goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts, of Jamaica, in the first half of an MLS soccer game in Oakland, Calif., last month.
Ricketts Has Another Standout Game For LA CARSON, Calif. – Jamaican goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts produced another standout performance this past weekend and enabled Los Angeles Galaxy to draw 1-1 with the Columbus Crew in US Major League Soccer (MLS). Ricketts pulled off several saves including a spectacular stop to deny Robbie Rogers in the 13th minute. Columbus went ahead in the 70th minute when Guillermo Schelotto robbed defender Tony Sanneh of the ball and scored after a one-on-one with Ricketts. LA grabbed the equalizer in stoppage time when Eddie Lewis smashed a low right-footer from outside the box through a cluster of players into the net. Rogers sent a ferocious shot on goal from outside the penalty box in the 13th minute and Ricketts made a spectacular dive to his right and deflected the ball wide of the post. Among his several other saves, the 6-foot-4-inch Jamaica international stopped a Chad Marshall header from about eight yards out. Ricketts has solved a huge goalkeeping problem for coach Bruce Arena, who watched the side give up a high volume of goals last season. Ricketts has allowed less than a goal a game so far this season and LA are joint fifth – with Real Salt Lake -- on 10 points in the Western Conference, trailing leaders Chivas USA (23), Seattle Sounders (15), Houston (12) and Colorado Rapids (12).
SVG’s Samuel Scores But Ma Pau Beaten In T&T Pro-league PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Prolific St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) international Shandel Samuel scored for Ma Pau but could not prevent his side from sinking to a 2-1 loss to Caledonia AIA in Trinidad and Tobago’s Digicel Pro League on Tuesday night. Samuel, with previous stints at North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh, hit a go-ahead goal just before the half-time break at Larry Gomes Stadium but Caledonia AIA rallied with two quick goals after the break to snatch maximum points. New Caribbean Football Union (CFU) club champions W Connection, Joe Public, San Juan Jabloteh, and United Petrotrin also won. Samuel, who soared to regional prominence in October 2006 when he netted five goals in SVG’s 8-0 win over St Lucia in a Digicel Caribbean Cup match, struck in the 45th minute to give Ma Pau the lead. Caledonia rallied immediately after the break to with goals from Kerry Daniel (47th) and Keyon Edwards (49th) to secure the victory. Leaders San Jabloteh stayed atop the standings when Elton John scored in the 67th minute to give them a 1-0 victory over Tobago United at Plymouth Recreation Ground. In a double-header at Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Joe Public used a brace from Kerry Baptiste to beat FC South End 2-0 and W Connection outscored St Ann’s Rangers 2-0. W Connection, who beat Puerto Rico Islanders 2-1 on Sunday in the CFU Club Final, got goals from Kemuel Rivers (78th) and the Dominican Republic’s Jonathan Frias (82nd). In the evening’s fifth match, United Petrotrin pounded Police 40 at the Palo Seco Ground with former international Arnold Dwarika scoring twice.
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Busta Fighters Outclass USA Ainsley Walters Jamaica's combined martial arts team on Saturday beat the United States in four straight bouts to lift the inaugural Busta Pan-Am Challenge, upgraded this year after being staged as the Caribbean League, which the Jamaicans had won four years in a row. The combined team rounded off their victory in Philadelphia after taking out Cuba, representing the Caribbean in December, and later Venezuela from South America. Paul Shoucair, general manager of Jamaica Beverages, which sponsors the combined team and the Pan-Am Challenge, said it was an exciting weekend as his next-favourite team, Manchester United, won the Barclays Premier League in England on Saturday. "As always, it has become a lot like Manchester United, I expect to win every Saturday," said Shoucair. "The Busta Fighters have become so used to winning and I expect them to win, it's an arrogant attitude which I shouldn't have, but they are fine and dedicated fighters," he pointed out. EASY WIN First out on Saturday was microweight Alrick Wanliss, who easily won against his opponent. Nicholas Dussard, the current International Taekwondo Federation Pan-Am champion, was too devastating against his US counterpart whereas Kenneth Edwards, the 2008 local Busta league champion, easily battered his rival into submission. National silver medallist Shaiah Shukura, easily enjoying his best form to date, got past his American super heavyweight opponent for Jamaica to close with four straight wins. Jamaica also dominated the individual bouts with Dussard easily winning the lightweight title. Edwards took home the heavyweight division and Shukura topped the super heavyweights. It was the second time in a month that Jamaica's top super heavyweight, Shawn Cummings, finished behind Shukura, putting his spot in jeopardy as the number-five pick on the world continental teamfighting squad.
LONE LOSER Jamaica's lone loser was Dwayne Vascianne, who was beaten in the first-round match after a blistering start. The first-timer appeared to run out of steam midway his encounter. Arthur Barrows, who replaced the absent Jason Mckay as captain, did not compete, not wanting to be injured. Shoucair said the win was ideal warm-up for Orlando. "It's also a good build-up for what I consider the big one for the year, in July in Orlando," he said, anticipating a tough showdown when the combined team defends its world continental team-fighting championship against the likes of Argentina, the United States, New Zealand, Germany and England. "Coming off a victory, it's always good. It gives motivation," said Shoucair.
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Bolt Runs Fastest Ever 150m In Manchester By Gary Smith MANCHESTER, England -Usain Bolt erased all doubts about his recovery from a car crash with another world best performance, this time on streets, as he blew away a 150m field at the Bupa Great City Games in Manchester on Sunday. The 22-year-old, after getting a bye into the finals, produced a world mark of 14.35 seconds in the straight away race to remove the previous record of 14.8 sec, set by Italy’s Pietro Mennea in1983. There were those who argued that Americans Tyson Gay and Michael Johnson, and even Bolt himself might have gone much faster than the previous record. It was even reported prior to the race that Canada's Donovan Bailey held the record at 14.99. However, there was no need for more speculation, as none of the calculated splits or previous best-known times went as fast as Jamaican’s eye-popping outing on the street surface on Sunday. A confident looking Bolt said he didn’t travel to Manchester to joke around and he certainly proved that – covering the first 100m in 9.91 sec, but more importantly covering the 100m from 50150 in a stunning 8.70 sec. These achievements were even surprising to the man himself who admitted to being almost a
Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt is seen after winning a 150m street race in central Manchester with a world record time of 14.35 seconds, Manchester, England, Sunday. month behind in his training. "Another world record?" It is one more to the tally," Bolt asked after being told he’s got another. "I thought I would just go out there and run a good time. I'm not in the best shape and I still have a lot of work to do but I am getting there." Following the Jamaican to line in a no contest race was Britain's Marlon Devonish, at a distant sec-
ond in 15.07sec, with American Ivory Williams, who many thought would have given Bolt some trouble finishing third. It was also a good day for Bahamian Debbie McKenzie Ferguson, who like Bolt, out-paced her challengers to win the women’s race in 16.54 sec. Britain's world and Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu was second in 17.10.
Bolt Has Gay Focused On 'Running A Lot Faster'
American sprint ace Tyson Gay
CARSON, United States -American sprint ace, Tyson Gay, says despite Usain Bolt's awesome form, he was firmly focused on running fast times in the upcoming season. Gay lost badly to Bolt at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York City last year when the tall Jamaican clocked 9.72 seconds in a world-record performance. "His (Bolt) Olympic race was almost as perfect as you can say, besides him not running through the finish line, but I really have to focus on myself," Gay said. "I really have to prepare to run extremely hard and work on my start and be more consistent." While Bolt achieved a significant amount of success last year, Gay stressed they both had to start
"That's what everyone is looking forward to seeing, I mean, the fans, Jamaica, USA, everyone wants to see it man." Tyson Gay fresh for the World Championships in Berlin. "What Bolt did last year was in last year and what I did last year was last year, so I'm really looking forward to moving on and running a lot faster than I did," Gay pointed out. After being humbled on a wet track in New York last May, Gay, whose wind-aided 9.68 at the US trials is the fastest in any conditions, was hoping to avenge his defeat at the Olympics before an injured hamstring in the 200 meters
at the trials set him back. He recovered enough to race at the Games, but was clearly not race sharp, which led to him failing to make the 100 metres finals. Now entering a new season, the American says he was hoping both he and Bolt would be fully fit for the World Championships. "That's what everyone is looking forward to seeing, I mean, the fans, Jamaica, USA, everyone wants to see it man. I want to see it as well," an optimistic Gay said.
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Helping children may be rewarding and challenging. You may find that your family responsibilities are piling up. Your partner may make you feel jealous and unloved. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Try making some changes to your appearance and your attitude that will reinforce just that. You need to keep everyone on your domestic scene too busy to complain. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Opportunities will come through behind the scenes activities. Do not get involved in joint financial ventures. Your emotional attitude with respect to your status and direction in society may be unrealistic. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't turn down offers that include sports activities or children. Do not let your mate annoy you; patience will be the key. Speak of your future goals, intentions, and commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over. Take time to explain your intentions to loved ones. Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) An older member of the family may need assistance. Family outings will make you feel secure and happy. Prove your worth; concentrate on getting the job done and steer clear of office politics and gossip. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Do your job and then spend some time with family; you'll be glad you did. You will have to make some changes regarding your direction if you wish to keep on top of your career expectations. Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't take your frustrations out on loved ones. Jealous coworkers may try to sabotage your attempts to get ahead. Don't hesitate to sign up for creative courses or physical fitness programs. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Patience will be of utmost importance. Travel may be confusing. Your leadership qualities will come in handy. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Red tape could be impossible to clear up this week. Keep your eyes and ears alert for any evasive or deceptive statements. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You need to make changes that will raise your self esteem, such as a new hairstyle or a new image. Older family members may try to put unreasonable demands on you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Avoid any hassles. You may find yourself in an opportune position if you are willing to take a bit of a risk. Residential moves will be favorable.
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Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt celebrates after the final of the 150m sprint during the Manchester city games, Sunday. Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt takes to the streets of Manchester on Sunday for a 150 metres race reminiscent of the popular professional foot contests staged throughout 19th century Britain.