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Hero Mother Protects Kids

By Teresa Wiltz

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t first blush, it’s the kind of story made for the insta-news cycle of 21st-century media: a mother picking up her kid up from school in Brooklyn spots a rooftop sniper, throws herself into the line of fire to protect a group of schoolkids and, while saving them, is shot and killed herself.

Most likely, if Zurana Horton were white and blonde, she would have been catapulted to the top of the news, her short and tragic story the stuff of People magazine covers and breathless segments on the Today show. After all, we’re a society obsessed with the stories of pretty white women and girls who come up missing or dead. Witness the endless coverage over Natalee Holloway, or Caylee Anthony, or the scary story du jour: missing baby Lisa.

But Horton, who was 34, was neither white nor blonde nor particularly photogenic: the first published picture of her was a blurry shot where large sunglasses obscured most of her smiling face. Nor did she have the kind of squeaky-clean narrative that fits easily into the feel-good story mould.

She was poor, unmarried and the mother of 13; she lived in Brownsville, one of Brooklyn’s most notorious neighbourhoods. And she was black.

NYPD recently charged three youths with the shooting.

Instead of being heralded for her bravery, Horton’s life is currently being held up for scrutiny and debate in the blogosphere. A typical post – Laurence Scott, a commenter on Global Grind, writes: “13 kids and pregnant and living in public housing.

WOW. Rome is burning.”

Meanwhile, on the New York Daily News site, commenters attack her – and each other – with ferocity. “I wonder how much of my tax money, both NY and federal, is going to go to supporting those 13 kids for the next several decades,” writes one commenter. “Hero? She would have been a hero if she had stopped at 2, at least to the rest of society that now has to pay for their welfare, education, Medicaid, food stamps.”

On The Root, an African-American website published by the Washington Post (full disclosure: I am the site’s senior editor), some took the “blame the victim” route. Writes WandaDoesIt: “Where it is OK for unmarred [sic] women to have 13 fatherless

children can pretty much expect to have boys and young men shooting up the place … It is so tragic, but we can’t disconnect how she died from how she lived.”

Then there’s BLKSeaGoat, who writes: “Her death was sad and the act heroic, but given the demographics of the neighborhood, coupled with the fact that she was working on her 13th [sic] child, can anyone honestly belive [sic] that this outcome wasn’t to be expected?”

Early reports that Horton was pregnant when she was killed didn’t help matters (according to the Daily News, the medical examiner on the case disputed those reports).

The image of a black woman living in the projects and working on baby No 14 conjures old, hoary stereotypes of the fecund “welfare queen” vilified by Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, who liked to talk about how the welfare queen had 80 names, 30 addresses, 12 social security cards, and collected benefits for “four nonexisting deceased husbands”, scamming

the welfare system out of “over $150,000”.

As it turns out, Reagan’s queen didn’t exist; it is believed that he based his story on news reports at the time of a woman with two aliases who bilked the government out of $8,000.

But fictional or not, she lives on in the psyche of the American public, her spectre hovering over news stories about a blameless Brooklyn mom who just happened to be at the right – and wrong – place at the right and wrong time.

There’s nothing like the internet to highlight just how far we haven’t come in this allegedly “post-racial” era of ours.

Race is such a lightning rod, still, and the relative anonymity of the wild, wild web seems to unleash the worst in many of us.

More often than not, our racial anxieties get played out in the comments sections. It’s interesting to note that Horton’s personal history came under attack from commenters of all races – black, white and other.

Horton’s story becomes a kind of racial Rorschach blot, with everyone projecting his or her own fears and biases on to her tragedy.

Our willingness to judge Zurana Horton and find her wanting says a lot more about us than it does about this one heroic woman’s life.

“My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Zurana Horton and her 13 children,” said Senate Majority Leader John Sampson. “I also wish those injured in the gunfire a speedy recovery. My prayers go out all of the families impacted by this tragedy. This was a brutal, senseless murder orchestrated by reckless individuals. Our streets have become “killing fields” for gun-crazy people who are not the least bit concerned for the safety of innocent bystanders likely to be caught in their murderous cross fire. We must come together as a community to battle this cancer that is claiming far too many innocent lives.”

NYPD statistics attest to the fact that Senator Sampson’s concern is well founded – to date there have been 23 murders in the 73rd Precinct area and 21 in the 75th Precinct. This latest shooting occurred on the busy shopping area of Pitkin Avenue and Watkins Street in the 73rd Precinct of North Brooklyn.

“These are very troubling statistics. There are too many guns in our community.

Until we end our youth love affair with guns then the end result will always be tragedies like what happened near this school. This could have been a far greater tragedy because the gunman or gunmen chose to unleash their lethal activities near P.S. 298 just around the time when children leave the school and parents are picking up their kids,” Senator Sampson said.

The shooting took place inside an NYPD Operation Impact Zone, an area saturated with young cops in response to persistent crime problems.

Schneiderman Pays Respect To Vets

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

“On this Veterans Day, we honor the generations of heroic Americans who sacrificed so much to defend our country. Words cannot express the profound depth of gratitude we owe to them and their families. Let us pay tribute to their service by honoring the brave men and women in uniform who serve our country every day, and by fulfilling our moral obligation to fight for the wounded heroes here at home. It is our duty to protect those who have protected us with unrivaled courage, integrity and professionalism, and give back even a fraction of what they have given to this great nation.”

Williams: Guns Don’t Make You A Real Man

“I am horrified at the tragedy of [the] insane shooting in Brownsville. The senseless violence between warring housing complexes threatened the lives of dozens of innocent people, and ultimately took from us Zurana Horton, a brave mother who herself was pregnant and sacrificed herself to shield vulnerable children. Ms. Horton has the love and appreciation of her family, friends and community today as they grieve her loss. I also offer my prayers for peace and comfort in this time of need,” said Councilmember Jumaane Williams.

“How many innocent people must die before the message is received by those in the streets? Gun violence is NOT the answer and does NOT make you a real man. It is holding our communities back and giving the police all the reason they need to continue the tactics that divide us and discriminate against us. We need to stand up and root out gun violence on our own.”

Clarke Lauds Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

“Today marks an historic day as the U.S. Government officially announces the end our military engagement in Iraq.

I am relieved that our brave men and women in uniform will be heading home after nearly nine years of service and sacrifice,” said Rep. Yvette Clarke. “Also, I am grateful to President Obama’s leadership in fulfilling his promise to bring our troops home and responsibly end our military engagement in Iraq. Unfortunately our nation spends almost $10 billion per month on this war, and the cost of lives has been far greater with over 4,400 causalities suffered among our service members and countless civilians. With this in mind, we must refocus our monetary resources at home by creating jobs for our returning service members, investing in our small businesses, educating our children and revitalizing our infrastructure.”

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Judge Concerned For Caribbean Youth In NY “No Magical Or Instant Solution” To Fix Deportation Crisis

By Nelson A. King

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United States judge says she has noticed a “marked increase” in the number of Caribbean youths who have become “entangled” in the criminal justice system.

Judge Sharon CommissiongGianelli, of Nassau County, Long Island, District Court, said the “stakes have become even higher” for young people who are not US citizens.”

The judge was addressing an activity, marking the 32nd independence anniversary of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, recently.

“The consequences are even greater because the immigration laws have become much stricter, resulting in many young people, who have been here since they were small children, being deported back to their native country, and away from their immediate family, and away from their bright future that their parents envisioned for them,” the St. Vincent-born jurist added. “It is not

uncommon to have immigration officials waiting outside courts or courtrooms to pick up and detain individuals in federal custody, while they prepare them for deportation. These immigration officials are tipped off by person or persons within law enforcement.”

“And whether it’s drugs, theft, assault, or some other crime, what is at risk, once young people become a part of the criminal justice system, is not only their freedom but their entire future as well,” she said. “That is what concerns me, that is what disturbs me, that is what I think about every time when a young person comes before me,” Judge Commissiong-Gianelli said, noting “and that is what motivates me to do what I can in my judicial capacity to change the path to one that preserves that young person’s freedom and, likewise, that young person’s future because, with all the challenges facing us, we must act to save our country.

“And, in order to save our country, we must save our youth,” said judge Commissiong-Gianelli making reference to a recent New York State study that showed 89 percent of the young people who are incarcerated become repeat offenders. “What is sadder is that many of the remaining 11 percent ended up dead. Those are

alarming statistics, indeed. And those statistics are our children, yours and mine. And those statistics demand that we take note. And those statistics demand that we take action.”

Judge Commissiong-Gianelli said while there is “no magical or instant solution to such a complex matter,” one idea that is starting to take root here, and which she hopes to implement soon in her court, is based on the concept of “restorative justice.”

The notion is based on diverting the youth from incarceration and the “permanent burden of a criminal record in order to preserve their future,” she said.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ New York Consul General Selmon Walters, a former government minister, recently expressed similar concern about increased deportation to his homeland.

“In the consulate, we have to deal with so many deportations. Our male youth, for various reasons, are being deported. Sometimes, I scratch my head and say, ‘what an opportunity squandered,’” he added.

In October, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced increased deportations to the Caribbean and other countries.

Man Uses Gov’t Phone To Ring Up $20K Bill To Caribbean Smut-Line • False Time Sheets And Conference Rooms Used To Hide Dirty Calls

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ew York State Inspector General Ellen Biben has charged in court papers that an environmental engineer rang up more than $20,000 in work phone charges on sex chat lines in the Caribbean and other places.

Edward Reilly, 52, is accused with having used phones at the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) headquarters here to call at least six “premium rate” sex lines.

In all, he is accused of making more than

760 phone calls, totaling 500 hours over a fiveyear period beginning in March 2005. Much of the US$20,125 bill was footed

by DEC. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Inspector General investi-

gator James Carroll, Reilly admitted that “for several years he used conference rooms to place telephone calls to chat lines, some of which are local and others located in the Caribbean.”

He is said to have used four conference rooms in hopes the calls couldn’t be traced back to him.

“He knew that for the calls to which he did not have a pre-paid account, the Department of Environmental Conservation would be billed and have to pay for the calls,” the criminal complaint states.

Reilly was charged

with felony grand larceny and six felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing.

The charges allege that Reilly knowingly filed false time sheets saying he was working when he was spending hours talking dirty on the phone.

“He knew that the use of the phones was inappropriate; state phones are supposed to be used for official New York State business,” the complaint charges.

Reilly was arraigned in Albany City Court and released without bail pending further court action.

ICE Bags ‘Brown’ Three Jamaicans nabbed in major marijuana sting

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United States federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted three Jamaicans among six people in connection with a conspiracy to distribute marijuana as part of an alleged criminal network.

US authorities said on Wednesday that members of the network, known as the Brown Organization, allegedly engaged in narcotics distribution primarily in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Arizona and Jamaica.

They say the indictment is the result of an investigation conducted

by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, and the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

ICE said the Jamaicans indicted are Jean Brown, 42; Hubert Downer, also known as “Doc” or “Michael Reid,” 51; and Dean Myrie, also known as “Journey.”

The others indicted are Dmytro Holovko, also known as “The Russian,” 53, of Hillside, NJ; Jason Carnegie, also known as “Dollar,” “Dollar Bill,” or “Dalski,” 41, of Lauderhill, Fla.; Anthony Hendrickson, 71, of Gardena, Calif.

“Law enforcement in Maryland are united in their resolve to protect our communities from the scourge of narcotics trafficking,” said William Winter, special agent in charge for ICE HSI in Baltimore.

“This Homeland Security Investigations-led investigation was greatly enhanced by the assistance and the expertise of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide Division who uncovered and solved the murder of a member of the Brown criminal organization,” he added.

“HSI will continue working with our law enforcement partners to investigate and, ultimately, dismantle criminal organizations that are wreaking violence in our communities through the illicit drug trade,” Winter continued.

The seven count indictment

Fifty-year-old, Michael Knight was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by the Jamaican trio.

alleges that from 2000 to the present, the defendants were part of the Brown Organization and conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana.

The indictment further alleges that in December 2009, Brown, Downer and Myrie “kidnapped and murdered 50 year-old Michael Knight to further the Brown Organization’s drug business.”

Downer is also charged with being a felon “in possession of a firearm, an illegal alien in possession of a firearm” and with illegally re-entering the United States after having previously been deported after a felony conviction.

ICE officials said the defendants face a maximum of life in prison for the drug conspiracy.

Brown, Downer and Myrie face a maximum of life in prison for “kidnapping in aid of racketeering and the death penalty for murder in aid of racketeering.”

Brown and Downer face a maximum of 10 years in prison for “conspiracy to commit murder in aid or racketeering,” ICE said.

It said Downer faces a maximum of 10 years in prison on two separate charges: “being a felon in possession of a firearm, being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm, and 20 years in prison for illegal re-entry to the United States.”

ICE said Hendrickson was arrested on November 4 in Los Angeles and had an initial appearance in US District Court there.

It said he will be transported to Baltimore in the next few weeks.

Brown, Downer, Holvko and Carnegie were previously arrested and had their initial appearances.

Brown, Downer and Holvko are currently detained by law enforcement, and Carnegie is released under the supervision of US Pretrial Services, ICE said. Myrie is still a fugitive.

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caribbean updates **** St. Lucians Mourn 19, In Worse Tragedy

The St. Lucia government Friday declared three days of mourning after 19 people were killed when a bus plunged down a cliff at Mount Sion, in Choiseul, Thursday night. Prime Minister Stephenson King visited the site of the worse vehicular acident in the nation’s history.

“The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the entire Government extends heartfelt condolences to the families, relatives and friends of all those who lost their lives as a result of this most tragic occurrence. This is indeed a dark day in our history,” said an official statement released by officials. “The Government of Saint Lucia has began putting measures in place to support and to comfort the bereaved.”

Vincy PM Urges Citizens To Stop Applying For Asylum In Canada

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is urging citizens to refrain from making bogus claims for refugee status in Canada.

“It is not a good thing that we are going there and exaggerating this problem, which we are having,” Prime Minister Gonsalves said during a radio program on Sunday. He said many nationals were telling Canadian authorities that they are not safe here because of domestic and other forms of abuse. Gonsalves concerns followed an article in the Toronto Star newspaper with the headline “Is this Caribbean idyll the worst place in the world to be a woman?”

The 1880-word article also included a video in which Keturah Cupid, 43, details the abuse she reportedly suffered at the hands of her relatives and an ex-boyfriend. A slideshow of photograph includes Omega John, 39, who said her right eye was blinded after being punched by her ex-boyfriend.

Jamaicans Share Jewish Experience New York Jewish Community Movers And Shakers Enjoy Culture And Taste

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onsul General of Jamaica to New York, Geneive Brown Metzger recently partnered with the America Jewish Committee (AJC) Westchester Chapter for “An Evening celebrating the History and Culture of Jamaica’s Jewry.”

The event, held at the offices of the Consulate General in New York, sought to bring attention to the rich and historical significance of the Jamaican Jewish community.

The idea was conceived approximately one year ago, when the Consul General met with the AJC’s Diplomatic Outreach Team with a view to drawing attention to the JamaicanJewish Community and to interest them in seeing Jamaica as a destination of choice for their vacations.

The event drew about a hundred of New York’s movers and shakers from the American Jewish Community who ate from a Kosher/Jamaican menu which included Jerked Chicken, cocktail patties, rum punch and tropical fruits.

Commenting on the event, the Consul General said “our culture is so rich, our land so abundant, and our people so talented. I aim, as Consul General, to let the world know who we truly are. I was gratified by an attentive and engaged audience.”

Making presentations at the event were Jane Gerber, Professor of History and Director of the Institute of Sephardic Studies at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY).

She spoke on “The Silent Beginnings of the Jews of Jamaica,” while Eli Faber, Professor Emeritus of

History at John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY, elaborated on the early Jews of Jamaica 1665-1830s.

Stanley Mervis, a doctoral candidate

at the Graduate Center of CUNY specializing in Jewish history, spoke on the limits of Jewish communal identity in early 20th century Jamaica.

Special guest was Jamaica’s own Ainsley Henriques, who updated the participants on “Contemporary Jewish Society in Jamaica”.

About Professor Jane Gerber Professor Gerber is an authority on Jewish history and author of more than one hundred books, articles and

reviews including The Jews of Spain, which won the National Jewish Book Award in 1993. She has also written the yet to be released The Portuguese Jewish Diaspora in the Caribbean as well as the Cities of Splendor in the Shaping of Sephardic History.

About Eli Faber Eli Faber is the author of A Time For Planting (the first in the five-volume series entitled The Jewish People in America; Jews, Slaves, and the Slave Trade: Setting the Re-

(Left to right) Ainsley Henriques, Director of the Congregation of Israel in Jamaica, prominent Jewish American philanthropist Alice Kulick and Hon. Geneive Brown Metzger, Jamaica ’s Consul General to New York, at an Evening Celebrating the History and Culture of Jamaica’s Jewry held at the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York recently.

cord Straight); and many articles and book chapters in other works devoted to American Jewish History.

Mervis’ dissertation is entitled “The Rise of the Modern Sephardic Family: Spanish-Portuguese Society in the British West Indies, 16701820” and explores the evolution of Jewish identity in eighteenthcentury Jamaica and Barbados. He has worked extensively in Jamaican archives utilizing eighteenth-century wills, manumission records, and newspapers. He is currently an adjunct lecturer in the history of departments of Hunter College and Cooper Union.

About Ainsley Henriques Ainsley Henriques, a prominent Jamaican Jew is a historian, genealogist, and leader of the Jewish Community in Jamaica. His family settled in Jamaica in 1740. Ainsley is President and Director of United Congregation of Israelites. As Chairman of the Jamaican National Heritage Trust, he led the planning Committee to host the 5th annual Convention of the Union of Latin American and Caribbean Congregations in 2003; and in 2006, led the development and opening of the Jewish Heritage Center to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Jews of Jamaica. In 1997, he initiated the Archaeological Dig on the Neveh Shalom Synagogue site (1704) in Spanish Town. He also initiated and managed the clean-up and maintenance of the historic Hunt’s Bay Cemetery (17th & 18th century) and has since coordinated the Caribbean Volunteers Expedition’s work on cataloging Jamaica’s Jewish Cemeteries, an ongoing project.

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Kim Kardashian To Star In Tyler Perry’s Upcoming Movie

Kim Kardashian has been cast in Tyler Perry’s upcoming film, “The Marriage Counselor,” Deadline.com reports. The flick, which starts filming next week in Atlanta, is adapted from Perry’s play by the same name and depicts a newlywed marriage counselor, Judith (played by actress Jurnee Smollett), who’s great at her job but struggles in her own marriage. The 30-year-old “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star will play the role of Ava, Judith’s co-worker, who helps her friend gain new confidence with a big city makeover among other things. Although this isn’t Kardashian’s first big-screen gig, (she was also in “Disaster Movie” and “Deep in the Valley”), “The Marriage Counselor” is probably the most fitting, since she’s a newlywed herself. (She tied the knot with NBA star Kris Humphries Aug. 20).

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Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty In Michael Jackson Trial

Michael Jackson’s doctor has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a trial that painted him as a reckless caregiver who administered a lethal dose of a powerful anesthetic that killed the pop star. The verdict against Dr. Conrad Murray marked the latest chapter in one of pop culture’s most shocking tragedies - the death of the King of Pop on the eve of the singer’s heavily promoted comeback concerts.

The jury deliberated less than nine hours. The Houston cardiologist, 58, faces a sentence of up to four years in prison Dr. Conrad Murray

entertainment In this Oct. 1, 2011 photo, rapper Heavy D, also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, performs during the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. A representative confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 that the singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz died.

He was 44.

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apper Heavy D, who rose to fame during the 1990s and scored hit singles such as “Now That We Found Love”, died last Tuesday after collapsing outside his Beverly Hills home.

He was 44.

Beverly Hills Police Lt. Mark Rosen said in a statement that the rapper, whose real name is Dwight Arrington Meyers, was found on a walkway at 11:25 a.m. PST outside his condominium. He conscious and talking, but having difficulty breathing. Paramedics were called and the singer was rushed to a nearby hospital.

“The individual ultimately died at the hospital,” Rosen said.

He added that there were no signs of foul play, and the death is believed to be medically related. An official cause is pending an autopsy

by Los Angeles County coroners.

The singer’s New York-based agent was not immediately available for comment.

Rotund rapper Heavy D was born in Jamaica and moved to Mt. Vernon, New York as a child. He enjoyed hip hop music as a kid and formed his first group, the Boyz, with high school friends who took the stage names DJ Eddie F, Trouble T-Roy and G-Wiz. The group became Heavy D & The Boyz and released their first album in 1987, which included singles “Mr. Big Stuff” and “The Overweight Lover’s in the House.”

Their breakout album came with

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1989’s “Big Tyme,” which included the hits “Somebody for Me” and “We Got Our Own Thang.”

The band met with tragedy in 1990 when Trouble T-Roy died in an accident.

One year later, they scored their biggest hit with the album “Peaceful Journey” and single “Now That We Found Love,” which reached the top five on R&B charts and crossed over to mainstream pop audiences.

A string of hits followed in the 1990s. The band sang the theme song for popular TV show “In Living Color,” and Heavy D’s 1999 CD “Heavy” became his seventh album to chart among the R&B top 10.

During those years, the rapper also began acting, working in small roles on film and TV before landing a role in high-school TV drama “Boston Public”. His film work included parts in “The Cider House Rules,” “Step Up” and “Big Trouble.”

Musicians and fans mourned the rapper’s death on Twitter.

“U will be missed Heavy D so many laughs we’ve shared but your Music is Timeless and will Always be Around 4ever Love u Heav...,” posted rapper Missy Elliot.

“NCIS: Los Angeles” star LL Cool J also tweeted, “May GOD embrace the soul of Heavy D and Bless his family. I respected you Heavy and I always will.”

R&B artist Ne-Yo, who was with Heavy D in London recently, said “Had I known it’d be the last time I’d see him, I woulda told him he was truly great. RIP...”

Heavy D performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards and at the Michael Jackson tribute show in Cardiff, Wales, both in October.

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Growing Old Greatest Surprise Of My Life

By Billy Graham

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rowing old has been the greatest surprise of my life. The young live for the here and now. Thinking ahead seems to be in the form of dreams that promise fairy tale endings.

Though I am nearing 93, it doesn’t seem so long ago that I was one of those dreamers, filled with great expectation, planning a life that would satisfy my every desire. Since there were few things in life that I loved more than baseball, as a young man I dedicated myself to the sport and hoped that my passion for the game would lead me straight to the major leagues.

My goal was simple: stand at home plate, with bat in hand, immersed in an important game. I often pictured myself hitting a big-league grand slam into the stadium seats and hearing the crowd roar with thunder as I ran the bases—nearing home.

I never would have guessed what lay in store. After giving my heart to the Lord Jesus Christ—repenting of my sin and putting my entire life into His hands—I laid down my dreams, along with my bat, and fully embraced God’s plan by faith, trusting that He would lead me all the way. He did, He is and He will.

As I look back, I see how God’s hand guided me. I sense His Spirit with me today, and most comforting is the knowledge that He will not forsake me during this last stretch as I am nearing home. If that doesn’t give me a sense of hope, nothing else will.

I have remained a baseball fan, not necessarily of one team over another but of the game itself—the teamwork, the strategy and the challenge of defeating the opponent.

But baseball was not God’s plan for me. Nevertheless, He taught me how to integrate these important components into service for Him. The Lord has blessed me with a loyal team of men and women whose hearts are united with mine—set on leading others to an eternal home with Christ.

Our team strategy has been to fulfill the Lord’s command to go into the whole world and preach Christ for the purpose of defeating the opponent— Satan.

When I started preaching, it was never my intention to preach inside a baseball stadium or any other stadium for that matter. I was accustomed to preaching in churches when I was pastoring and in auditoriums when I was traveling with Youth for Christ (YFC).

At the close of the war in 1945, several of us on the YFC team had the privilege of preaching at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The details are sketchy now, but I recall the first time I stood in an outdoor arena to preach the gospel. I had been invited to hold an evangelistic citywide meeting in Shreveport, La. When the local auditorium could not hold the crowds, the organizers had no choice but to move the event outside. Uncertain as to how people would feel about attending an evangelistic rally in a large arena, I was rather nervous.

Then I thought about my boyhood dreams. Instead of bat in hand at home plate, I had what I now know is a

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much greater privilege: to stand behind a pulpit, with Bible in hand, immersed in the power of the Holy Spirit.

I was not performing before fan-filled bleachers but pronouncing the Word of God to sin-filled hearts searching for truth.

Life, indeed, is full of surprises.

Now, all these years later, I still enjoy watching a batter successfully cross home plate, but nothing thrills me more than seeing the Holy Spirit at work in hearts as the gospel is carried into stadiums, across the airwaves and around the world.

A baseball may be driven into the farthest corner of the largest stadium, but the Word of God travels to the farthest corners of the earth, proclaiming the Good News of salvation. It still excites me just to think about the impact.

Jesus Christ did conquer death, and by His resurrection He was victorious. Before He left earth, He imparted to His followers the greatest of all strategies: Go into the world and preach the gospel. After listening to His words, they looked up to see their Savior nearing home.

I wonder. What home are you preparing for? Some people spend their lives building ultimate dream homes so they can enjoy their twilight years.

Some find themselves exchanging their bank accounts for residence within the gates of a retirement center. Others spend their last days in nursing homes.

For those of you who do not know Him, choosing your eternal home is the most important decision you will ever make. For the Christian the last mile of the way is a testimony to God’s faithfulness, for He said, “I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2).

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What Chemical Products Are Bad For Kids?

Q. I am concerned about some of the environmental chemicals that our children are exposed to. I also heard that some parents believe that chemicals are causing ADHD and Autism. What chemicals/ products should parents avoid at home and school?

A. Yes, there are a lot of reports about vaccines, spray products, toxic waste and other chemicals causing learning disabilities. We do know that lead poisoning and other chemical exposures cause ADHD. However, there is currently no proven cause of the rise in Autism in this country today.

There are some products that school officials and parents have to be careful of. In school buildings officials should avoid using cleaning chemicals during school hours and use vacation times to do more intensive cleaning.

There should be no smoking in school buildings or on school grounds as described by the School Laws of New York State.

School teachers/staff must be careful of chemical use around the kitchens where food is prepared, in the bathrooms and when children

are in the classroom. Some children will react to cleaning wipes, teachers’ colognes and Lysol sprays. At home parents must be careful of: 1. Sunscreens causing skin irritation If your child has sensitive skin, look for sunscreens without para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an ingredient that may be irritating.

2. Antibacterial Soap safety good in theory Antibacterial liquid soaps may pose some risks. The common ingredient triclosan may be irritating for kids with sensitive skin.

The FDA also has the chemical under review due to studies that show it may affect growth and development.

3. Lotions with Fragrances Children who have eczema may be allergic to lotions with fragrances even though they are for babies.

4. Disposable Baby Wipes Disposable baby wipes certainly have a job to do, but they may contain alcohol and any number of fragrances that cause skin irritation.

5. Laundry Detergent and Rashes The chemicals in some laundry detergents may trigger irritant contact dermatitis -- a rash from touching something that irritates the skin.

Put the laundry machine on double rinse.

6. Shampoos and Conditioners may cause skin irritation 7. Avoid liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets. These products may include chemicals and fragrances -- like limonene and benzyl

acetate -- that can irritate skin, eyes, nose, and throat.

8. Household Cleaners The term “nontoxic” is not regulated, so read the ingredient label on household cleaners.

For example, alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), which are found in some detergents and disinfectants, may cause hormone problems. Ammonia can irritate lungs, burn skin, and is poisonous if swallowed.

9. Preservatives in Soap Some soap -- even products labeled for babies -- may contain formaldehyde, a preservative that can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation.

10. Bug Spray Plus Sunscreen Avoid combination DEET bug spray and sunscreen. Research shows that the chemical may be absorbed more readily into the skin when combined with sunscreen and the DEET may make the sunscreen less effective. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using repellents with no more than 30% DEET on children. Insect repellents are not recommended for babies younger than 2 months.

11. Pesticides Tracked Indoors Because babies and toddlers spend so much time on the ground, whatever pollutants have built up on your floor and carpets can find their way into your child’s mouth. Pesticides and other toxins get tracked in with house dust.

Kids touch it and swallow it when they put their hands in their mouths.

Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and

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certified speech-language pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration. She is the author of the book, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas and co-author of the book 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD both available at www.Amazon.com and her website. She is a member of the National Education Writers Association and the education editor of the Community Journal Newspaper in Long Island. You may contact her at speechlrb@ yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.

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What Immigration Problem?

By Sheldon Richman

Arizona, Alabama, and Georgia have each enacted stringent laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Before saying more, let’s be clear about the alleged problem. What is an “illegal immigrant”?

It’s simply a person — possessing natural rights, mind you — who comes to the United States without the permission of the U.S. government. Now isn’t it curious that in this country, which began in rebellion against and secession from an empire, people are upset about other people moving around without government permission?

In revolutionary times the smuggler of goods was a hero, and the customs agent was a villain. If we were true to the best parts of our heritage today the “illegal” would be a hero, and the border agent would be a villain.

This shows how far we have slipped from America’s substantially libertarian origins. This is really quite sad.

Imagine if we Americans needed government permission to move from state to state. We’d be appalled at the hassle, not to mention the grave interference with our freedom. Would we put up with it? I hope not.

Then what is the justification for having an elaborate, presumptuous, tax-financed bureaucracy whose purpose is to determine who may live in this country?

Rights belong to all human beings, not just to Americans. Note that the Constitution expressly protects the rights of persons, not just those of American citizens.

But, we are told, a country is not a country without secure borders.

Why? This premise goes unexamined.

A country is defined by its tra-

ditions and attitudes rather than by its border checkpoints and armed guards. It is disheartening to hear people claim to believe that America is not synonymous with government and yet favor harsh measures to “secure our border” and stop free migration.

All the economic arguments for stemming the flow of immigrants fall when examined even casually.

The nativists can’t quite get their story straight. Are the newcomers ambitious go-getters trying to “take our jobs,” or are they freeloaders planning to collect welfare? Those who are afraid of the former fail to understand that people not only produce when they hold jobs, but also consume.

Newcomers expand the market and the division of labor, which Adam Smith taught us is the path to higher living standards. Some opponents of immigration bring up the current high unemployment as an objection. But that is purely a government-produced phenomenon, and it has nothing to do with immigrants. Seriously, scapegoating does not become us.

As for any government-financed services that immigrants might use, let’s not forget that they also pay a good deal in taxes. There’s no reason to think they are a net drain on the welfare state.

But that is really beside the point. If we don’t want people living off the taxpayers — and this should apply to American citizens as well — we should transfer welfare services to private charity and the free market. There is no good reason for government — the essence of which is physical force — to be running schools and hospitals, which are the tax-financed facilities most likely to be used by immigrants. I really see no moral difference between a citizen and a noncitizen taking advantage of a government program. The most objectionable aspect of government largess is not who accepts it but how the politicians obtain the resources that they then distribute. Taxation is robbery.

Finally, there is a good deal of worry on the Right these days that immigration is making “white America” a thing of the past. Those who

hold this view say earlier immigration presented little concern because most newcomers were European and could assimilate into American culture. But this is selective memory in the first degree: virtually every group from Europe was at one time spoken of in the same degrading and alarmist terms as are today’s Latino and Muslim immigrants.

In fact, as Thaddeus Russell documents in his fascinating book, A Renegade History of the United States, almost every European immigrant group — including Italians, Irishmen, Poles, and Jews — were initially not considered to be white!

As a result, many of the new immigrants felt close to blacks and African-American culture. Only with the passage of time were they admitted into the ranks of the white race by the establishment.

The more things change, the more things stay the same.

Sheldon Richman is senior fellow at The Future of Freedom Foundation (www.fff.org) and editor of The Freeman magazine.

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Other attractive additions include a gymnasium, a private business center and a newly renovated breakfast room, all in time for the winter season.

General Manager Thomas Mason said 22 of the hotel’s premier business rooms which overlook the swimming pool area are being adorned with a new look - new décor, new fittings and new technology in tune with the needs of Cayman’s discerning business and leisure travelers.

“This is just the first phase of the renovation,” Mason disclosed, explaining that Phase Two will follow after the winter season, when all of the property’s

remaining rooms will be completely remodeled. “This is a very extensive renovation which speaks to our owners’ commitment to both the hotel and the Cayman Islands,” Mason added.

The ownership group of the hotel comprises Caymanians and Americans and 90 per cent of the property’s staff is Caymanian.

To avoid laying off staff during the renovations the Comfort Suites hotel has re-purposed them so they can help with the renovations which kept them employed during the slower summer and autumn months.

“We have actually hired people rather than laying them off, and we are happy to play our part to keep the Caymanian economy ticking during a traditionally soft season,” Mason reported.

The work which began in August and ends in early December has been carefully undertaken with mini-

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The best prevention method is getting your flu vaccination. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu vaccine, even if they were vaccinated last season. In addition, there are some other tips you can follow to ensure you and your coworkers aren’t knocked out by the flu. Staples, a trusted source for not only office supplies but office solutions, offers these easy flu prevention tips to keep your workplace as flu-free as possible.

For employees: Most importantly, wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an effective alcohol free or alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Clean hands, either through washing them or using hand sanitizer, can lead to a 20 percent reduction in absenteeism in a workplace situation.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other flu prevention sites say you should avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes, so any germs you may have come in contact with in the office can’t make their way into your body. If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your upper sleeve. If your office has them, dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.

Routinely clean frequently-touched objects and surfaces at your own work station like keyboards and phones to help remove soils containing germs. Why is it so important to clean these areas?

The average desktop has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.

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spots” and recommends you try not to use other workers’ phones, desks, offices or other work tools and equipment. If necessary, consider cleaning and disinfecting them. It may make for an awkward moment when you wipe down a co-worker’s phone before using it, but that’s better than getting sick.

If you do begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon as possible so you can minimize your co-workers’ exposure to the flu (or whatever else you may have). In a poll conducted by Staples last year, 85 percent of employees said they’d come into work even when sick, but 34 percent said they’d prefer it if their co-workers stayed home when they were sick. If you wake in the morning and feel sick, alert your boss.

More and more companies these days have flexible work arrangements, so if you can work from home, do so. Call your doctor to see if you need to schedule an appointment. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medicines (anti-viral drugs) to make the flu illness milder and shorten the time you are sick, which will get you back to work quicker.

For small business owners: If you own or run your own small business, you probably already know how the flu can af-

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Put Your Mental Health First During The Holidays

The holiday season is a chance to reconnect with friends, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of gift shopping. For the millions of Americans living with bipolar disorder, a manic (high) or depressive (low) episode may occur at any time and the holidays can be a time to focus on themselves and managing the condition going into the New Year.

People living with bipolar disorder, a lifelong condition, may experience extreme changes in mood, thought, and behavior. Their mood may alternate between episodes of mania and depression. What’s important to know, particularly given that nearly half of U.S. adults will develop a mental illness during their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is that talking with a health care professional can help a person living with the condition find appropriate medication, therapy, and support groups.

The hustle and bustle of the season may make it difficult to stay on track and follow through with refilling necessary prescriptions, making appointments, and taking time out to relax. During busy times like the holiday season, people with bipolar disorder should be sure to take time to focus on themselves and the importance of managing their condition.

“I’ve seen firsthand how dealing with the holidays can have a negative impact on mental health, and it doesn’t have to be that way for those suffering from bipolar disorder,” says Dr Lisa Perdue, director of the Intensive Behavioral Service at Terrell State Hospital in Terrell, Texas.

“There is a lot of pressure to make every holiday season the biggest or the best. People with bipolar disorder need to make their health a priority. That can mean saying “no” in order to stay on track with doctor’s appointments, or skipping a party to relax and enjoy ‘me’ time.”

People living with bipolar disorder should talk to their doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan. TakeonDepression.com, a site sponsored by AstraZeneca, contains helpful resources to support, educate, and inspire those affected by bipolar disorder, and to encourage them to have an open, honest conversation with their doctor.

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Homeowners To Take Advantage Of Refinace

Today’s record-low mortgage rates are out of reach for millions of U.S. homeowners who would benefit from them most. One in four homeowners with a mortgage — 11 million people — owe more than their home is worth. These “underwater” borrowers have virtually no shot at refinancing. Their plight is a drag on the housing market and the broader economy.

The Obama administration is hoping at least 1 million of these borrowers will take advantage of its refinancing program under more lenient rules unveiled Monday. Homeowners who are current on their payments will be eligible to refinance no matter how much their home’s value has dropped. Still, it’s unclear how many borrowers will benefit. Lenders will remain under no obligation to refinance a mortgage they hold. A growing number of these people are missing mortgage payments and falling into foreclosure. And the higher rates they’re locked into limit how much they can contribute to a weak economy. If they were able to refinance at today’s rates, it could boost consumer spending by tens of billions of dollars.

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Branding Pointers For Small Businesses

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randing isn’t just for the big guys. Small businesses can launch, grow and expand through clear and consistent messaging and marketing, just like larger companies do.

If you’re a small-business owner, creating a distinct brand image for your product or service is essential - and can be accomplished through some very simple methods. Karen Post, the branding diva and author of “Brand Turnaround,” offers tips for small businesses looking to create a memorable, impactful brand or image: Start with a game plan - Ask yourself, how do you want people or customers to think about you or your business?

Consider what your story is and what makes your product, service and company unique.

Is your persona sophisticated and established, trendy and progres-

sive, or creative and fun?

Make your marketing consistent - Keeping a consistent message across all your marketing materials and efforts can help customers remember your brand.

Cross media consistency is key from printed materials to website and online image -- to reinforce the personality of your company.

Make it yours - Distinction cuts through clutter. Consistently communicate what’s unique about your brand and company. Whether you are at a networking event with business cards, using brochures and flyers to advertise or targeting prospects through postcards, Staples makes it easy to get a similar look and feel with professional design capabilities and print experts.

Audit your brand “touch points” - How does your marketing message come in contact with - or touch - your

customers? Many small businesses reach customers through postcards, flyers, letterhead, banners, brochures and other marketing materials. Staples Copy & Print, for example, offers a full range of products and services that help businesses get their printing done quickly and easily, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for them.

While online marketing efforts like social media and search engine optimization can be effective tools for reaching customers, don’t overlook the continued importance of traditional branding tools.

Printed materials such as postcards, letterhead and business cards continue to be a prime way for small businesses to communicate with current, new and potential customers and offer that lasting brand impression.

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High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer

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Man is what he eats.

Eating a high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, especially if the fiber is from cereal and whole grains, according to a new review.

British and Dutch researchers analyzed 25 studies that included a total of nearly 2 million people. Compared with the lowest levels of fiber consumption, each 10 gram per day increase in intake of total dietary fiber and cereal fiber was associated with a 10 percent reduced risk of colorectal cancer.

Consuming 90 grams more a day (three servings, or three and onequarter ounces) of whole grains was associated with about a 20 percent lower risk.

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Ingredients 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white wine

Directions 1.Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.

2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.

3.Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.

4.Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.

Making The Most Of Your Holiday Celebrations

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s 2011 begins to wind down, the hectic holiday season is only getting started. It is important to remember that the beginning of winter means more than just presents and Black Friday - it’s about kicking back and celebrating family, friends and good food.

This time tends to be packed with fun and holiday cheer, but the last thing you want is to be partied out too early. Pacing yourself and not getting overwhelmed by the endless gatherings (and dessert trays) is essential. Here are a few easy tips to help make sure that you’re enjoying this season to the fullest and truly celebrating a great year: * Make everything a memory: We all know that cleaning, cooking and decorating can be a chore, but by throwing on some music and making it a group or family activity, these can easily become some of your fondest holiday memories. * Try not to overbook:

One of the most stressful dangers of the holidays is committing to too many parties. Keep a calendar and be honest with yourself-there’s no need to make every celebration if you aren’t going to enjoy them. * Keep it simple: Not a chef? Don’t sweat it. Pick a simple, signature dish for the season and stick to it. Make a fruit salad or bake your favorite kind of cookies so you’re not stressing about what to bring before every party. * Come prepared: We all say we’re going to watch ourselves when it comes to eating this time of year, but the madness of the season makes “over-celebrating” an all-toocommon occurrence. If for some reason the cranberry mold and side dishes get the best of you, make sure you have Pepto-Bismol on hand to keep you covered (use as directed) and trucking through the holidays. * Click to show you care: Sometimes, the best way to maintain composure during

this time of year is to take a step back, appreciate all that you have and pay it forward.

Did you know that helping others could be as simple as “liking” a photo on Facebook?

Pepto-Bismol always has people’s backs if they overdo it at Thanksgiving, but this year, it wants to also cover those less fortunate. With your help, the brand will help donate 2 million meals through Feeding America. By logging on to www.facebook.com/peptobismol and “liking” the picture of a turkey made by Eric Stonestreet, you will help provide eight meals to people in need this winter. Giving thanks has never been easier.

Before you get swept away by turkeys, decorations and parties, remember all that that the holiday season is truly about: celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on a year full of memories. These simple suggestions will help you keep the energy high and the stress low during these cold, yet heartwarming, months.

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libertystarsports Assistant Boss Hails Wells Wonder Strike

Bradford City’s assistant manager Steve Parkin has hailed Bermudian striker Nahki Wells’ wonder goal that sent his club through to the second round of the English FA Cup at the expense of visitors Rochdale on Saturday. Wells, 21, who came on as a substitute in the 66th minute, settled the tie at Valley Parade with six minutes left with a 30-yard strike – and promptly got booked for taking off his shirt in celebration.

West Indies Beats Ireland By 213 Runs

West Indies beat Ireland by 213 runs in the opening round of the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Krira Shikkha Protisthan No. 3 Ground in Savar, Bangladesh, Monday.

Daren Ganga Quits As T&T Captain

Perennial Trinidad and Tobago captain Daren Ganga has quit the post, two weeks after his side’s failed campaign in the Super50 series in Guyana. In a release on Saturday, the 32-year-old announced he would be stepping down as head of the side he has led for the last nine seasons.

Bolt Takes Top Award Again

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Usain Bolt wins the IAAF athlete of the year award at the IAAF World Gala, Saturday, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Kirani James Nabs Rising Star Honor

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amaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt won the World Athlete of the Year award for the third time while emerging superstar, Grenadian Kirani James also walked away with the Rising Star award, at the World Athletics Gala on Saturday.

Bolt, the World record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, claimed the award following the successful defence of his 200 meters title at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea in September.

He clocked 19.40 seconds, the year’s fastest time, in dominating the half-lap.

Bolt was disqualified in the 100 meters final for false starting but rounded off the Championships by anchoring Jamaica to a world record 37.04 in the 4x100m relay.

“This season was a really trying season for me, I really had to work hard and stand up my game,” said Bolt, who won the award in 2008 and 2009.

“There were some close races this season, I really had to push myself. So this (award) really means a whole lot

to me. Because I really came out there hard this year, and all the hard work I put in paid off.”

James, meanwhile, was crowned the youngest ever 400 meters World champion at age 18 when he stormed to victory in Daegu in a personal best 44.60 seconds.

T h e W o r l d Youth and J u n i o r champion, James had only weeks earlier turned pro by winning at the London Aviva Grand Prix.

Jamaican Yohan Blake, who won the 100 meters following Bolt’s disqualification, copped the award for Performance of the Year when he clocked 19.26 seconds, the second fastest 200m time in history at the Memorial van Damme in Brussels.

Other award winners were Australian sprint hurdler Sally Pearson who took the women’s Athlete of the Year honor. She won the World title in Daegu and captured 10 of her 11 outings.

World Athletic Gala WINNERS: World Athlete of the Year MEN – Usain Bolt (JAM) WOMEN – Sally Pearson (AUS) Performance of the Year MEN – Yohan Blake (JAM) WOMEN – Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN) Rising Stars MEN – Kirani James (GRN) WOMEN – Christin Hussong (GER)

Ten-Man Barbados Crash To 2-1 Loss

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ermuda left 10-man Barbados rooted to the bottom of the CONCACAF Group B table without a point when they beat them 2-1 in the first of two World Cup qualifiers at the National Sports Centre in Hamilton, Bermuda on Friday.

Barbados, who had failed to score a goal in their previous group matches, stunned Bermuda when they took a fourthminute lead through Diquan Adamson but were reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute when their goalkeeper, Jason Boxill, was sent off.

Skipper Khano Smith took the resultant penalty and Kwame Steede added a sec-

ond goal four minutes into the second half to wrap up the points, but Bermuda remained in third place behind Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago and have no chance of progressing.

The game was one of four early evening fixtures which saw St. Vincent and the Grenadines drawing 1-1 with Belize in Belmopan, US Virgin Islands beating Curacao 3-0 in

Frederiksted and Dominican Republic swamping Cayman Islands 4-0 in San Cristobal.

Strong winds from Tropical Storm Sean, which raced

by Bermuda earlier in the day, eased considerably before kick-off and it was the visitors who settled more quickly on the Remembrance Day public holiday.

Adamson beat the offside trap and rifled a shot past Bermuda goalkeeper Mikkail Crockwell, who was replaced at the start of the second half by 16-year-old Dale Eve, who is on the books of English Premier League side Stoke City.

In the 22nd minute Domico Coddington had a header saved by Boxill but three min-

utes later the game changed as a ball from Andre Manders sent Damon Ming through before he was brought down by Boxill, who was red-carded for the challenge.

Barbados’ substitute goalkeeper Bentley Springer came on as Kyle Gibson was sacrificed but Springer’s first act was to take the ball out of the net as Smith fired home the equaliser from the penalty spot.

Steede put Bermuda ahead in the 49th minute when he headed home a cross from Quadir Maynard, beating Springer to his left.

As Barbados strove for an equaliser Eve dived at the feet of Adamson to deny the striker his second goal.

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