UK Cup Clash 2008 is coming and boasts a big lineup.

Mighty Crown
Bass Odyssey
Sentinel
David Rodigan
Black Cat
Tony Matterhorn

AND

Killamanjaro (with Trooper, Freddie & Hype)

do you think Jaro will mek it or will they be the King Addies of 2008 and FLOP, BIG TIME???

over to you....

A wacky songwriter-producer in Maryland says that Kanye West is diggin' his gold, lifting his tune "Volume of Good Life" for the Kanye smash hit "Good Life."

According to TMZ.com In a rambling lawsuit filed in Maryland District Court, Dayna Staggs (aka D'Mystro) is suing Kanye and his record label, Roc-a-Fella for copyright infringement. Staggs says that West "didn't obtain a license to use "Volume of Good Life" for his tune, and points out that Kanye was "only at the age of 6 or 7 years of age [sic]" when his song was written. ??D'Mystro is also peeved because Kanye's song "contains vulgar and offensive" images and "harms the reputation" of his much cleaner song. He wants 85% of all world sales of the proceeds from the music that uses his work, though he doesn't explain how he came up with that number. Kanye's label hasn't returned a message seeking comment.

Hollywood stars who give birth over the age of 40 have reportedly been criticised by a fertility expert. Prof Brian Lieberman, an adviser to the Government body that regulates IVF clinics, said actresses such a Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman are promoting a dangerous myth of older motherhood, according to the Daily Telegraph. He apparently said that by making role models of these stars, women are risking increased infertility and birth complications if they choose to have children in their 40s. Halle, 41, gave birth to her first child, daughter Nahla Ariela, on Sunday while Nicole is currently pregnant at 40. Desperate Housewives star Marcia, 44, gave birth to twin daughters last year conceived through IVF, and Salma Hayek had her first child last year aged 41. Madonna was 42 when she gave birth to son Rocco in 2000, and had her first child, Lourdes, at 37. Prof Lieberman told the newspaper: "Women don't know how these celebrities conceived - it could have been through egg donation. "Ordinary women see someone like Nicole Kidman having a child and they think they are all right. "But it can't be said often enough that women's fertility falls with age and there's no real way of preserving that fertility.

 am a 14-year-old boy who is writing to you on the behalf of my 14-year-old cousin. She is very depressed because she has "been" with many different guys, one who is 16, two who are 17, one is 18 and another who is 19. I can tell she wants to stop this, but she is under a lot of pressure. Not peer pressure though because her friends have no idea. She has now started to smoke and attempts suicide a lot. These guys all are unfaithful, but only one unmentioned one was true to her. He was 15, but he left her for one with a lot of finance and in return he took something from her. Don't get me wrong her body is like a 17-year-old girl. She wants to leave these guys alone, but she doesn't know how to do it politely. I've told her she doesn't need to be polite because they are not polite to her.

Can you give us some advice, please.

M.C., St Catherine, Jamaica

Dear M.C.,

Your cousin needs to understand that it is not advisable for a girl to start having sex when she is very young. It has been proven that women who become sexually active at a very tender age often suffer from cancer of the cervix. Secondly, the age of consent is 16, therefore although she is having sex, she cannot consent. I recognise that these guys are also teenagers, but older than her. They can be charged for abusing her.

Your cousin needs counselling. So encourage her to talk to a family counsellor. I have her address and her name. I cannot write to her because you are the person who wrote to me on her behalf. I will drop you a line and suggest to you where you can tell her to go for counselling.

Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was led out of a Manhattan courtroom Thursday, weeping and in handcuffs after being convicted of shooting a woman outside a nightclub last summer.

The defense had conceded that the entertainer fired a shot toward a friend she suspected of stealing $3,000 (1,900), but said it was an accident.

The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Remy Smith, faces up to 25 years in prison following her conviction in state Supreme Court for assault, weapon possession and attempted coercion.

She quietly wiped away tears as the verdict was read, then wailed loudly and sobbed openly after she was outside the courtroom. Many of her supporters also cried.

Justice Rena Uviller ordered her jailed without bail while awaiting her April 23 sentencing.Remy Ma was nominated for a Grammy as part of the Terror Squad for the 2004 hit "Lean Back." She also has appeared on recordings with Busta Rhymes and Eminem.

The rapper was acquitted of witness tampering and gang assault, charges related to a Bronx nightclub attack on the boyfriend of a witness who ultimately testified against her.

Remy Ma got into Makeda Barnes Joseph's car after a party at the Manhattan nightclub on July 14, 2007, and demanded that she dump her purse.

Assistant District Attorney Michael McIntosh said the defendant "took an illegal .45-caliber automatic and loaded it with hollow-point bullets," then used both hands to cock the weapon as she got into the car. "She took every step you had to take to shoot somebody," said the prosecutor.

Defense lawyer Ivan Fisher said the gun went off accidentally as the women struggled over the bag.

Joseph, who was shot in the abdomen, testified that she underwent three surgeries during a three-week hospital stay.

Apple's no stranger to having its wares ganked (a lot), but this one really has us scratching our noggins some kind of fierce. Apparently a couple of meddlesome 20-somethings working at a Salem, New Hampshire Apple store managed to scoot away with somewhere between 330 and 700 iPhones. After somehow stuffing that many handsets into a panel van / pickup truck / privately owned C-130, they seemingly sweet talked a single high-roller into snatching up their entire stash for upwards of $138,000 -- which could be a bargain (or not) depending on the actual quantity included in the deal, internal capacity, etc. Minutiae aside, both individuals are currently residing under the strong arm of the law (surveillance cameras are hard to dodge), but curiously, nothing is mentioned about the buyer who didn't find spending over a hundred large with a couple of average joes (who just happened to have an inordinately large amount of iPhones for sale) the least bit odd.

Last year's PWN 2 OWN contest at the CanSecWest security conference went over way better than expected (read: exploits were glorified), so this year, organizers have spiced things up by letting hackers have their way with three separate machines. The Linux, OS X and Vista-based rigs were all setup as similarly as possible in order to "make sure the attack surface was the same on all of them." For attendees in Vancouver, there sits a $20,000 top prize -- which dwindles with each passing day as restrictions on attacks ease up -- but it can only be acquired if an all new zero-day cyber roundhouse kick is used. Anyone here going to give it a go? You get to keep the freshly victimized laptop too, you know

Spinnin', Scratch on the big truck!

Roland Henry Thursday, March 27, 2008

Roland Henry

Twenty years ago, disc jocks boarding carnival trucks would have to bring along volumes of vinyl records and chunky turntables.

In 2008, technology has put a 'spin' on things, and musical machinery is ever evolving to suit life in the iTunes-always-on-the-download era.

"Right now if you playing on a truck, you don't have to worry about the driver making a sudden stop and disturbing the record," quips ace carnival spin doctor Kurt. 'The Party Animal' Riley, ".dem days deh done, it's all digital now."

Riley - who's in demand this weekend since he's scheduled to play at the official WATA party ahead of a stint on the FAME 95 road truck on Sunday during the road march - further expresses his excitement about Scratch LIVE, a hardware/software system from audio research company Serato.

Thursday Tech online checks reveal that Scratch LIVE is touted as "the ultimate software and hardware solution for bridging the analog world of vinyl and the digital world of computer audio files."

"I no longer have to board the truck with 600 CDs," says Riley, adding too that "playing on the road is easier because the software allows me to organise my music. you can arrange what songs you want played prior to boarding the truck."

The Serato system, Riley informs Thursday Tech, retails for around US$500 - $700 - a small price to pay, he believes, for organisation and lightness.

"The Scratch LIVE package includes an extremely rugged, portable, high-quality, bus-powered USB audio device, featuring two software switchable stereo phono or line inputs, a microphone input, two line outputs and pass-throughs for all inputs," the company's website claims.

"Scratch LIVE interface connects almost any computer to an ordinary pair of turntables or CD players, and the software faithfully tracks every subtle movement of the stylus on the included control records. The same movement is then instantly applied to any digital audio file in the user's collection, producing a sound and feel that is indistinguishable from vinyl."

The Scratch is both Windows XP and Mac Os-X compatible, and is able to do a variety of tasks including beat extraction, real-time tempo metering, waveform colouring based on spectral content, multiple cue points per track, and full iTunes library integration.

Riley endorses, further saying: "Just attach it to your standard laptop and that's it. You can actually walk with all the music you own if you have an external hard drive. With this machine you can store and store music. only playing perhaps a tenth of the music you have on there at any given party."

He believes this technology is cheaper, since jocks who own this system no longer need to burn CDs.

He's mindful, however, that though Serato offers 'sweet technology' the Sratch is not infallible.

"The only concern you should have is if your hard drive crashes, and if that happens you know what you've got to do," Riley says, adding, "that's pretty much it for me, until technology decides to throw something else my way."

Police shooting sparks protest

Corey Robinson Thursday, March 27, 2008

THE fatal shooting of a man by the police along John's Lane in Kingston yesterday sparked demonstrations along several streets in the country's capital by residents of surrounding communities who claimed the man was murdered.

The official police said 24-year-old Sheldon Williams, a resident of Laws Street in Kingston, was cut down when a police patrol engaged a group of gunmen in a pre-dawn gunfight.

Williams' body, the police said, was found near a foot path with gunshot wounds after his cronies fled into nearby buildings, leaving him behind shortly after 3:00 am.
Residents claimed, however, that the police's version of the story was skewed.

"A true them see him have some coke in him hand and when him see them (cops) a come him throw it in him mouth," a male resident claimed yesterday.

The man, who said he had known Williams personally, said that despite several warnings by the police to spit out the drugs, Williams refused and was shot-dead after he allegedly swallowed the contraband.

"Them youth there walk bout the place here all the while; he is no troublemaker, him don't involve in no gun thing," an elderly resident told the Observer.

Yesterday, an officer at the Kingston Central Investigative Branch denied to comment on the residents' allegations.

The demonstrations forced motorists to divert from East Queen Street, the major thoroughfare for persons travelling into Kingston from St Thomas, which was rendered impassable due to debris deposited by the protesters.
Sections of Hanover Street, East Queen Street and Gold Street were also blocked.

The roads were cleared in the afternoon by members of the security forces, who maintained a strong present in the area.

Anthony Cruz's unwavering and strong lover's rock vocals mixed with his excellent stage presence and edgy style, has earned him a firm place in reggae music. "Fight With All Your Might" is his soon to be released album that highlights his immense talent through the delivery of diverse musical styles. Tracks to watch include: "Hold Me," "Leaders of the World," "Take It Off" and his first single "Love Is Falling." While his destiny in music was just about 'ordained' through inspirational family ties with the great late Garnett Silk, who was his uncle, Cruz worked unrelentingly, dedicating himself to honing his craft until his songs became impressive enough to catch the attention of veteran producer, Willie Lindo, in 1993. Taking Cruz under his wing, Lindo - in Miami, Florida at the time - was behind the release of his debut album, "Where There Is Love," featuring global hits, "Just Call My Name" and "When You Get Lonely."

95% of PCs in Vietnam are Infected With Viruses

Is Vietnam the next haven for cybercrime? The country is apparently facing a major Internet security crisis, with some 95% of its PCs infected with viruses and 40% of its stock brokerages vulnerable to attack, according to officials there.
Officials from Vietnams Public Security Ministry told attendees at a security conference held there this week that security and data protection are at risk due to limited investment and spending on IT and security, as well a lack of awareness among users of Internet security threats, according to the Peoples Daily Online.
The risk of data and network security breaches is at an alarming rate. According to reports of BKIS (a leading local network security center in Vietnam) and VNCERT (Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team) under the countrys Ministry of Information and Communications, in 2007, some 25 percent of major Vietnamese Websites are vulnerable to hackers attacks, and 95 percent of personal computers were infected with viruses, said Dang Van Hieu, deputy minister of public security at the conference.
The ministry reportedly found security vulnerabilities in 140 Websites of key agencies and companies in Vietnam, including Websites with the domain gov.vn containing malware from foreign attackers, according to Nguyen Viet The, an official with the Ministrys department of technology.
Last year, 342 Vietnamese Websites were hit by attackers, 224 of them from outside the country. And over 33.6 million computers were infected with viruses.

A 31-year-old policeman who has been charged in connection with the June 2007 kidnapping of a 44-year-old man at Bogue Village in Montego Bay, St James, is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Const. Omar Gordon was formally charged on Tuesday with conspiracy to kidnap and breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act, following a ruling by the director of public prosecutions.

Constable Gordon reportedly turned himself over to the Montego Freeport Police Station on March 11, after his colleagues expressed an interest in speaking to him in relation to the kidnapping of Howard Timothy Pattico, who has not been seen since.

"He (Gordon) went in with his attorney and at this time he is being held at an undisclosed location," Assistant Commissioner of Police Leslie Green, head of the Organised Crime Unit, told The Gleaner.

Couple robbed

Police reports are that on Wednesday, June 13 last year, Pattico and a woman were at his house in Bogue Village when men armed with guns and wearing bullet-proof vests and caps marked 'POLICE' entered the house and robbed the couple of an undetermined sum of money. They took Pattico with them.

The kidnappers sped away in a getaway car, which was allegedly driven by Constable Gordon.

           
Once you have opened this e-mail, there's no turning back.  Below are true descriptions of zodiac signs. Read your sign, then forward it on, with your zodiac sign and label on the subject line. This is the  real deal, try ignoring or changing it, and the first thing you'll notice  is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning - and it only gets  worse from there.

VIRGO - The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.
7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SCORPIO - The Intense One
Very energetic.  Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser.  Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined.  Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.
4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LIBRA - The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators.  Very gullible.
9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

ARIES - The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored.  Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.
16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent.  Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on the inside and out.  Eccentric personality.
< /I>11 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

GEMINI - The Chatterbox
Smart and witty.  Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful physically and  mentally.
5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LEO - The Boss
Very organized. Need order in  their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over  everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted.  Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves.  Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.
<  FONT face=Arial color=blue>13 years of bad luck if you do not  forward.

CANCER - The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life.  Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.
16 years  of bad luck if you do not forward.

PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague.  Sensitive. Don't like details Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.
8 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter
Patient and wise.  Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and  funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.
20 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

TAURUS - The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers.  Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their  beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice.  Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally.  Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often.  Very generous.
12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky  One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social  and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient.  Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules.  Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.
14  years of bad luck if you do not forward.

~Send away!!~ ready........  Set............ GO!
1-3 people= 1 minute of luck
4-7 people= 1 hour  of luck
8-12 people = 1day of luck
13-17 people = 1 week of  luck
18-22 people = 1month of luck
23-27 people = 3 months of luck
28-32 people = 7months of luck
33-37 people = 1year of luck
38 and more = a very lucky life!
 

I am having a problem. I am a 22-year-old young woman who is living with my baby-father and our baby boy. I love my boyfriend with all my heart, just the same as he loves me. But I am just so miserable at times. Everything bothers me. I always curse him and I am afraid that one day he is going to leave me. Sometimes I pamper him and at other times I just get angry at him for simple things. I don't know why I am so easy to get upset, even though he always laughs and tells me that I have concerns. One day he will be serious and leave me. My family means the entire world to me. My mother talks to me at times and tells me that I will never find another man with such patience and I believe her. She also advised that I am to take my time with him. Please tell me what to do because I don't want to lose my relationship. Should I tell him about my concerns or what? L.S., Portland, Jamaica Dear L. S., You need to tell your boyfriend that you are moody, so he should not hold anything that you do or say to him against you. You have a good man. Therefore, you should learn to control yourself. You are correct, indeed. If you don't change your attitude towards him, he may get fed up and find comfort in the arms of another woman. By that time, it would be too late for you to get him back. A man can only take so much and no more. Learn to be sweet and caring. And ask God to help you to control your temper. When you wake up in the morning, read your Bible and pray. Before you retire to your bed, do the same. And from time to time, pray and read the Bible with your boyfriend. Perhaps he would even propose to you, if he sees that your behaviour has changed.

Keep up the wonderful job you are doing. I need some advice. I met and fell in love with a man who I really thought was the one for me. Not long into the relationship I got pregnant. In the beginning everything was going fine. I was happy and he was happy. Now, whenever we have a misunderstanding he keeps saying he is not giving me anything for the child until he does a DNA test and he will not put the child in his name. About five months into the relationship, we broke up because he started to try to have sex with my niece. He would come around now and then to see if I am ok.

When the baby was born, he gave me very little for him. He would say he was not giving me any money because I would spend it on myself and I should go and find a stepfather for the child. He would insult and disrespect me whenever he came around. I couldn't take it anymore so I told him not to come back. I went and registered the baby and gave him my surname. When I told him what I did, he never came back to see the child.

My problem is that sometimes I feel guilty that it is because of me that the baby will not know his father. I am capable of taking care of the baby financially so that's not an issue. I just could not take the verbal abuse from this man anymore.

Please, tell me if I am a bad person.

S.P., Clarendon, Jamaica

Dear S.P.,

You are not a bad person, but I regret that you did not register the child in his father's name. I understand why you got fed up and registered child and did not ask him to accompany you so that his name could have been on the birth certificate. But what you did should not cause him to not support the child and if he has a doubt whether he is the father of the child a paternity test can be done.

Too many men behave as hooligans. They do not have respect for women. Whether you can support the child without his help is not the issue. He has a moral obligation to support his child and you should see that he does so. Even if it means that you will have to take him to court.

As the child grows up, tell him who is his father. He will understand. You don't have to entertain the father at your house, but if he is a good man, he would want to support his child and to be with him from time to time.

Pastor

The skeletal remains of a man, believed to be 74-year-old David Irving, was found in bushes in Three Miles River in Westmoreland yesterday by a farmer.

Joshua Irving, a plumber, said his father was last seen on February 25 when he left for a nearby shop to purchase drinks. When he did not return he was reported missing and a search was launched, but to no avail.

According to Irving, his father was living in Jerusalem Mountain and had moved to Llandilo just six months ago, so was not familiar with the surroundings. He said that he knew it was his father because he recognised the grey pants and white polo shirt that he was wearing when he left the house one month ago.

The farmer who found the remains said he was clearing the land to plant corn when he saw the skull. Forensic investigators who c****ed the area came up with several other bones, which were from his limbs and hip.

No foul play is suspected as investigators believe that he might have lost his way in the bushes and collapsed and died before help could reach him. His remains will, however, be taken to forensic lab for testing to confirm his identity and possible cause of death.

It is almost impossible to imagine what would lead a person to rape someone. But what is even more inconceivable is thinking about what could drive a man to carry out such an act on a 77-year-old woman.

The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) is currently investigating such a case where an elderly woman from east Kingston was raped last Tuesday by someone she cannot identify.

According to police reports, the woman was asleep but was awakened by a man who had entered her home by forcing open the front door.

The CISOCA reported that the woman made a statement which claimed that her room was poorly lit and as such, she could not recognise or identify her attacker.

Nevertheless, residents of the community are fingering a certain individual as the rapist. They claim they know he is responsible for the act against the elderly woman whom they describe as someone who did not deserve to be treated in such a way.

"All now mi cyaa believe seh somebody would really rape di poor ol' woman. A so him heated an horny?" one resident questioned.

According to CISOCA also, the police are acting on information they have been receiving on a possible suspect.

The elderly woman was not hospitalised but has been receiving counselling.

Chrysler will begin offering in-car web access by the end of 2008 in their new car models. By using cell phone technology, they will be able to make the car stereo a roaming wi-fi port, and you will be able to get a wireless signal on the road. It will be available as a dealer add-on later this year, and then as a factory option going forward.

Other auto makers, such as Ford, will be doing the same, beginning in 2009, so you can look forward to reading TheFeed on long trips in your car from now on. Won't that be great? We're with you...always.

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who uno think ago win di raw title??????????????????????

The price for World Clash ($1500) surprise nuff people and alot of them turn back and nuff stayed outside. Tony Matterhorn was a big disappointment - him play pure foolishness, chat even more foolishness, cuss off the crowd, and say that world clash no do nutten for him, a him a help out world clash. Anyway him drop out first and the new sound, Hype Zone take it to them but a mistake in them mixing sheg them up. Pink Panther lame out inna the tune fi tune so Might Crown walk away with the TING, all now them no play none a dem BIG dubplate. The highlight of the night was David Rodigan in the vintage section, the ole whiteman DONE di place.

Gays and dancehall music

Jamaica was the topic of hot discussion on doughty.gdbtv.com. Among the topics looked at were, 'Is Jamaica the most homophobic country in the world?', 'Does Jamaican reggae/dancehall murder music contribute to anti-Gay violence?', 'Should concerts by murder music singers be canceled?'

Examining these questions were Stop Murder Music campaigners, Dennis Carney of the Black Gay Men's Advisory Group, and Brett Lock of the Gay human rights group OutRage!

There were eight leading dancehall artistes in the hot seat among them were Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man who the group claimed have released songs openly advocating, encouraging and glorifying the murder of queers. They have never apologized or expressed a word of regret. On the contrary, they have defended their exhortations to "kill queers."

In an article written by Peter Tatchell for gayrepublic.org he didn't hold back any punches as he claimed the issue is not about mere homophobia. According to him it concerns incitement to murder.

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Janelle Nelson Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Imagine this, you have applied for the tertiary institution of your dreams, on your application form you've given the institution 'safe' references. After all, you know the people who will give a good report about you. But you could put your acceptance in jeopardy. How? you may ask. Well, everybody now has access to the Internet and how you present yourself on the internet can influence how your interviewer sees you. Always remember first impressions last.

Tips on making your profile 'acceptable':

. Do not put indecent pictures on your profile.

. Only put pictures on your profile that you would not mind your parents or any other adult seeing and copying on your page.

. Do not use curse words while giving information about yourself on your profile.

. Remove any unsightly comments or pictures posted by others on your profile.

It is important for us as TEENs to recognise that we live in a global world. The idea of your future Dean of admission, at your institution of choice, seeing your Facebook® profile is not that far-fetched. Before you reject the idea of making your profile on all the internet social networks you are a member of "presentable", think about the recent scandals involving students and making videos. I am sure that you were able to see the videos or know someone who had access to them.
 Check your next TEENage for more helpful tips on how to use social networking sites for educational purposes.

right now mi tink mighty crown a di best sound system inna di sounclash scene!!!
Gwaan japanese!!!

WASHINGTON - An attempt to blast a crippled U.S. spy satellite out of the sky using a Navy heat-seeking missile possibly on Wednesday night would be the first real-world use of this piece of the Pentagon's missile defense network. But that is not the mission for which it was intended.

The attempted shootdown, already approved by President Bush, is seen by some as blurring the lines between defending against a weapon like a long-range missile and targeting satellites in orbit.

The three-stage Navy missile, designated the SM-3, has chalked up a high rate of success in a series of tests since 2002 in each case targeting a short- or medium-range ballistic missile, never a satellite. A hurry-up program to adapt the missile for this anti-satellite mission was completed in a matter of weeks; Navy officials say the changes will be reversed once this satellite is down.

The government issued notices to aviators and mariners to remain clear of a section of the Pacific beginning at 10:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, indicating the first window of opportunity to launch an SM-3 missile from a Navy cruiser, the USS Lake Erie, in an effort to hit the wayward satellite.

Having lost power shortly after it reached orbit in late 2006, the satellite is well below the altitude of a normal satellite. The Pentagon wants to hit it with an SM-3 missile just before it re-enters Earth's atmosphere, in that way minimizing the amount of debris that would remain in space.

Adding to the difficulty of the mission, the missile will have to do better than just hit the bus-sized satellite, a Navy official said Tuesday. It needs to strike the relatively small fuel tank aboard the spacecraft in order to accomplish the main goal, which is to eliminate the toxic fuel that could injure or even kill people if it reached Earth. The Navy official described technical aspects of the missile's capabilities on condition that he not be identified.

Also complicating the effort will be the fact that the satellite has no heat-generating propulsion system on board. That makes it more difficult for the Navy missile's heat-seeking system to work, although the official said software changes had been made to compensate for the lack of heat.

The Pentagon press secretary, Geoff Morrell, said Defense Secretary Robert Gates was briefed on the shootdown plan Tuesday by the two officers who will advise him on exactly when to launch the missile Gen. Kevin Chilton, the head of Strategic Command, and Gen. James Cartwright, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who held Chilton's post until last summer.

"We all have an agreed-upon series of steps that need to be taken for this launch to be given the go-ahead," Morrell said, adding that no final decision has been made on when to make the attempt.

"The secretary is the one who will decide if and when to pull the trigger," the spokesman said, adding that Gates was departing Wednesday morning on an around-the-world trip that will include a stop in Honolulu, Hawaii, where a military command center will be monitoring the satellite operation.

Left alone, the satellite would be expected to hit Earth during the first week of March. About half of the 5,000-pound spacecraft would be expected to survive its blazing descent through the atmosphere and would scatter debris over several hundred miles.

Known by its military designation US 193, the satellite was launched in December 2006. It lost power and its central computer failed almost immediately afterward, leaving it uncontrollable. It carried a sophisticated and secret imaging sensor.

Morrell said the cost of adapting the Navy anti-missile system for the shootdown mission was $30 million to $40 million.

China and Russia have expressed concern at the planned shootdown, saying it could harm security in outer space. At the State Department on Tuesday, spokesman Sean McCormack told reporters that the U.S. action is meant to protect people from the hazardous fuel and is not a weapons test.

China was criticized last year when it used a missile to destroy a defunct weather satellite.

The Navy ship-based system, which includes a command-and-control and radar system known as Aegis, as well as the SM-3 missiles, is just one segment of a larger, far-flung missile defense system that has been in development by the American military for more than three decades.

Managed by the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency, the program includes interceptor missiles sitting in underground silos at Fort Greely, Alaska, and at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., as well as radars around the world that are used to track an enemy missile and help the interceptor hit it.

As currently configured the missile defense system is designed mainly to counter a threat from North Korea. The Bush administration, fearing an emerging missile threat from Iran, is in talks with Poland and the Czech Republic to place interceptor missiles in Poland and a tracking radar in the Czech Republic. Russia has objected strenuously, saying such bases would be a threat to Russia.

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Popular Dancehall artistes D'Angel and Macka Diamond are strongly denying reported claims of a feud between them.

Recently, rumours of a fashion feud between both entertainers who are known for their often stylish take on dancehall fashion, have been circulating. It is claimed that hostile words have been exchanged behind the scenes between the two females. The feud reportedly intensified when Macka Diamond won the best dressed female artiste award at one awards event and D'Angel was furious. It is said that Macka Diamond was later upset when D' Angel subsequently won the award for best dressed female at another awards event.

Fuel was added to the rumour mill with the release of Macka Diamond's most recent song titled Best Dressed. In the song Macka deejays, "mi have mi best dress house and mi best dress car, mi best dress man jus fly in from far. Mi best dress fren dem a mi and dem a par, who outa deh so want a best dress war? Di best dress thug dem nuh bus SLR... di best dress wifey dem nuh fight matey war and mi best dress hairdresser mi nuh owe har."

However, when contacted Macka Diamond denied that the song was aimed at D'Angel and denied any reports of a feud.According to Macka she is not aware of any feud and they are friends. She saidthat her song was written about various things that have been occurring at dances. She said "its just a song built from dances. A pure of dat a go on where people a dress up, dress up. It's built for anything and everybody 'cause all people house a get dress up."

According to D'Angel's publicist, Marc Johnson, Macka Diamond is "safe" as there is no feud brewing between the two entertainers. Johnson said that based on the calibre of artiste that D' Angel is, she is only concerned about making positive music. "The artiste is not interested in confrontation, music has never been her way of confronting people. She's not interested in feuding she's always someone to go to the drawing table to offer quality and positive entertainment,"Johnson said.

Johnson emphasised; "there is no rivalry between she and Macka or others who think they can ride on her name. Angel enjoys a good friendship wid Macka."

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Last week Hype TV network premiered Mavado's latest scorching video, "Last Night." Hitting the streets 'racing', the Little X masterpiece gives viewers a pulsating stroll through what is seen as one of the roughest spots in Jamaica - his Cassava-Piece 'Gully' hometown.

Booorrring!! ...10 ways to beat the Easter slump

Shawna-Kay Williams Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Picnics are a good way to pass the time this Easter break.

This Easter holiday, however short, could turn out to be quite boring. Sure, you get time to unwind from all the normal everyday hassles and eat the sumptuous bun and cheese, sleep and you name it, but, wouldn't you want a little spice to all this? So what do you do even though you are broke?
Well, here are 10 easy ways in which you can escape from being swallowed up in boredom and boost your energy before school resumes.

1 Go to church. And no it wouldn't be boring if you put on a little Easter concert with drama, singing and dancing. Trust me that could be some real entertainment, especially if you are involved.
2 Rent a movie and invite a couple friends over to watch. You could serve your own popcorn and soda or cook up something really tasty.

3 Go out on the town. Just let your hair down for a while. Even if you are broke, you could do some window shopping or try some clothes and when you get the cash you could always return to purchase them.

4 If you reside in the countryside, where it is cool and tranquil, you could always go to the river and do some fishing and swimming. You could even do some bush cooking with roast fish and yam.

5 If you are in the urban area you could go to the beach to cool off and have a picnic on the beach!

6 If you are more of an introvert you could just stay inside sleep, watch a movie or read that book that you have been too busy studying to read.

7 Go and visit some relatives and friends that you haven't seen for a while now. You might be amazed with the interesting happenings they have to share!

8 Girls you could have a slumber party or a girls night out with ice-cream, candy, you know, just pure fun.

9 If you are on hi5 or any other social networking sites maybe this is a good time to go on Messenger with a friend and you know, get familiar. It's always exciting when you are about to discover one's character.

10 Get a new look, new style (nothing too drastic, since school will resume shortly) and touch the road nuh, maybe a party or just down the road.
I can guarantee you that these workable and cheap suggestions are sure to make you relaxed and revitalised for those CSEC or CAPE exams that will be coming to disturb your peace in the next two months.

Wayne Marshall Lessons on Life and Love

BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff writer reidt@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, March 23, 2008

With scorching new music blazing the airwaves and several projects in the pipeline, the dancehall star sits down for a Sunday Entertainment exclusive to talk about staying relevant in the biz, his forthcoming album and why Tami is the only one for him.

What Wayne Marshall wants, he gets. A hot new music video ready for release. Check. A smart, healthy son. Check. A gorgeous woman by his side. Check. And when it comes to having a bigger, more successful career in the music industry, he's determined to make room for that too.

Wayne Marshall wants to be perceived as an artiste who's breaking new ground

For sure, Wayne Marshall is no stranger to hard work. Consider the breakneck pace at which he's been working lately, putting the finishing touches to his upcoming compilation album, True Story (set for an April release), and shooting new music videos. And don't even get me started on the numerous performances he's been doing during his recent tour of the Caribbean and at shows islandwide.

Ever the humble one, the 27-year-old father of one acknowledges that he's become a workaholic. But, of course, the results and the success are well worth it.

And he's not afraid to be himself despite persistent rumours about the romantic life he's leading with one of the hottest chicks in the dancehall game. Understandably, he's very private and protective of that side of his life. But, he will unabashedly tell you this: he's happy and crazy in love. And that's what matters.

In his most personal interview to date, Sunday Entertainment chatted with the artiste about making new music for the fans, love and relationships and why he's okay with fans dubbing him a sex symbol.

Sunday Entertainment (SE): Now that you're hard at work in the studio crafting new music for the fans. What are you most excited about?
Wayne Marshall (WM): Right now for me, it's all about reinventing myself and discovering a new sound. I'm exploring my voice, getting to try new techniques, understanding these techniques and experimenting with new styles of delivery. So I'm excited about finding new ways of delivering my material and new styles of poetic expression.

SE: So what can fans expect as the year progresses?
WM: Fans can expect a lot because we are planning to infiltrate the biz and looking forward to doing a lot more videos. We are trying to create a big bang for the summer. We have the Alliance album coming which we are currently working on, hopefully for a release in the last third of this year. Fans have a lot to look out for. There's so much going on. We really stepping up the game with a whole lot of Wayne Marshall vibes so people are going to feel the impact.

SE: Your debut album, Marshall Law, was released in 2003 and now you're gearing up to drop True Story, a compilation release featuring guest artistes. How much would you say you've grown as an artiste since your debut five years ago?

WM: I am a totally different person physically, emotionally, spiritually. I believe in being a different person this week from last week. And I think my experiences during the five years have helped to make me a better person and build my character.

SE: Having gone through numerous relationships in the past, do you pull from those experiences in crafting your music?

WM: Everything is thrown into the boiling pot. All my experiences: whether it's waking up in the morning or going through a bad relationship. All things in my life serve as inspiration. They give me a vibe whether I'm on the stage or in the studio. My experiences always influence how I express myself through music.

SE: What topics (and issues) appeal to you most to sing or deejay about?

WM: My music is about reality, real-life experiences: struggles, love, lust. Those issues. Mi a conscious yute from long time but dancehall is a hardcore business so you have to keep up that side of your career. My fans that have been supporting me are mostly hardcore and without having that hardcore element, it wouldn't be the same for me. You just have to try and do your best, always, to succeed.

SEt: That's understandable, Let's switch gears a bit and talk a bit about your romantic life. I hear you're in love and in a committed relationship at the moment.

WM: (Laughs) Yes, it's a committed relationship. It's under firm commitment. For now, it's a long distance kind of thing but you just have to take life in stages. There's a time for everything. A time to be together and a time to be apart. But there's no bigger love than this one.

SE: So, what makes her special in your eyes?
WM: That would take up the whole Observer (Laughs). But she is special in every way; special talent, special personality. Everything is just great about her. She's the most beautiful girl in the world.

SE: I see. So, have you ever had your heart broken in past relationships?
WM: Not broken, maybe cracked or chipped. In high school it was puppy love, so that happened quite often.

SE: Do you think your past emotional setbacks have impacted in any way on your subsequent romantic relationships?
WM: I think they have only made me grow as a person and make me understand women more. The past has made me work harder to have better relationships in the future. It's all about the give and take.

SE: Will we ever hear another collaboration with you and Tami Chynn?
WM: We have nuff collaborations with me and Miss Chynn coming up whether through music or otherwise. There's no ending. The world needs to look out for Tami because she is going to take it to them this year.

SE: We can't wait for all that. By the way, how has fatherhood been treating you?
WM: It has definitely made me a more positive man, more focussed and more reliable because I am a direct role model for my son. He looks to me to be that influence and I want to be the best for him and that's what I've been doing. I love my son (Giomar, turns three in September). I adore him. When people see us together, they always tell me that I'm hooked.

SE: Speaking of being a role model, what do you hope fans will appreciate most about Wayne Marshall, the artiste, in the years to come?
WM: I would say my humility because I am not one to let my experiences get the better of me. I want to keep grounded and I want people to see that. Money don't change us, we are money-changers.

SE: What do you think of fans dubbing you a sex symbol?
WM: The way I see it is that the girls love my thing and I love the girls. And I am glad that they can appreciate the image that I bring across. My female fans always tell me that they admire my style and that I have that kind of appeal so, in that case, I guess I am (Laughs).

SE: Very interesting, indeed. I just have one final question: When all is said and done, how do you want to be truly perceived as an artiste? How do you want others to see you as you look to the future?
WM: I want to be perceived as an artiste who breaks new ground. Someone who does new things in dancehall. I want to bring my thing globally. At the end of the day, I just want people to look at Wayne Marshall and see someone who is well-respected and who is respectful. I want to be a corner-post in the history books.

Glenmuir out KC

Many Digicel customers received free credit yesterday as a result of an apparent glitch in the company's system, THE STAR understands.

Many people revealed that flex cards, from which the credit was already taken, could be used to add credit. It is understood however, that only the $100 cards could be used.

One man said he was called by a friend about 4 a.m. and told about the "credit spree". "Me did have one old phone card bout five months now inna mi wallet so mi just try it and it work," he told THE STAR. "From that me call a bag a people and tell them, some get and some no get."

Patria-Kaye Aarons, public relations executive at Digicel, admitted that persons may have been able to access credits with old phone cards but said it was just a few. "We have a few confirmed instances, but the guys (technicians) caught it really quickly," she said.

Aarons said the system was being updated so that persons who were unable to put credit on their phones over the holiday period could do so, and this may have been what caused the glitch.

Although unable to say how much money the company would have lost as a result of the "free credit", she said it would not have been much. she was also unable to say if the credit would be taken back.

One woman told THE STAR she was able to add up to $900 worth of credit to her phone. "A di same card, me just add and add and add after it reach $900 it couldn't add no more," she said. "Me keep trying and trying and trying until the system tell me it block mi."

Another woman said she was able to get $400 with the same cards and sent $100 each to three different persons.

Aarons apologised for the inconvenience to customers and said the company has decided to extend their extra credit promotions for another three days.

March 25, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) A lawyer for Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma conceded Monday that his client shot a friend she suspected of stealing $3,000 from her but argued that the shooting was an accident, a claim the prosecutor disputed.

Defense lawyer Ivan Fisher said Remy Ma, whose real name is Remy Smith, got into Makeda Barnes Joseph's car after a party at a Manhattan nightclub on July 14, 2007, and demanded she dump her purse's contents. He said Joseph refused and struggled with the 26-year-old rapper over the bag.

Their hands hit the car's rearview mirror during the tussle, and the gun went off, Fisher said.

"There is no other explanation for why Remy Smith would have chosen that unique moment in time to shoot her," he said.

Joseph was shot in the abdomen. She testified that she underwent three surgeries during a three-week hospital stay after the shooting.

Fisher said Smith had good reason to believe Joseph had taken the $3,000. He cited the victim's own testimony that she had reached into Smith's purse without consulting her to answer a call on the rapper's cell phone.

Assistant District Attorney Michael McIntosh defined an accident as "an unforeseen occurrence," and he told the jury, "That's not what happened here."

The prosecutor, saying the only real dispute is whether the shooting was accidental, told jurors, "Ms. Smith took an illegal .45-caliber automatic and loaded it with hollow-point bullets and got into Ms. Joseph's car."

Adding that Smith used both hands to cock the weapon as she got in, McIntosh said, "She took every step you had to take to shoot somebody."

The prosecutor said Smith, after shooting Joseph, did not check their bodies for wounds, call for medical help or take Joseph to a hospital.

"Instead, she ran," McIntosh said. "The reason she ran was because she knew what happened in the car. Your friend is shot. Do you run or do you call 911?"

The prosecutor said Smith jumped into her $70,000 sport utility vehicle and sped away. He said she slammed the SUV into a parked car a few blocks away, abandoned it and made her way to a friend's apartment in Harlem.

The gun that shot Joseph was never found.

The rapper is on trial in Manhattan's state Supreme Court on first-degree assault and other charges related to the shooting. She faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Remy Ma was nominated for a Grammy as part of the Terror Squad for the 2004 hit "Lean Back." She also has appeared on recordings with Busta Rhymes and Eminem.

Jury deliberations on the rapper's fate were expected to begin Tuesday.

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We've often heard the slang, "Ma mama Madhouse" bellowing from the heavy vocal cords of Baby Cham. It's his home label, but not many are aware of the rich vein of success the label has. 1992 saw the birth of Madhouse Records, a collaboration of excellence developed from fusing the business acumen of Janet Davidson and the creative genius of musical guru, Dave Kelly. Home of dancehall anthems like "Action," "Slam" and "Joyride," Madhouse is a true reggae institution. The philosophy of the work at Madhouse reflects the chorus of Kelly's hit tune by Terror Fabulous and Nadine Sutherland, "Action." "Action, not a bag of mouth." Since its inception, without seeking publicity or hype, Madhouse has been quietly and relentlessly producing the biggest sounds in dancehall.

'Holy ghost HIV'

Macka Diamond Turns Actress

Female dancehall deejay Macka Diamond seems to be growing from strength to strength with every passing day and is now showing why she is a veteran in the business.

The deejay who recently paused her musical career for the release of her book "Bun Him" now a best seller is once again shifting gear and heading for the big screen. In a recent television interview Macka revealed that she had always wanted to be an actress and just last week her dreams became reality when she received a phone call from Mediamix Studios execs that they had a role for her in the upcoming season of the Jamaican soap opera "Royal Palm Estate".

Macka said she was so elated by the news it almost brought her to tears, when asked about the details of her role and character she said "Mi ask dem the same question, and dem tell mi seh dem already write the script and have the role for me, so when mi guh in I guess dem will give me di details".

Since late last year Macka seems to be a frequent visitor to the entertainment spotlight some of her accolades includes winning the 'Best Dress Female Artiste' at the Teenage Choice Awards, successfully staging her Birthday party at Ranny Williams Entertainment Center, Recording a few chart topping soca song with some of the Caribbean's best. Having a best selling book "Bun Him" and recently being asked by members of the Church to offer some sex advice to women, who wanted to know how to bring back the fire in their relations.

We suppose the line of thinking with the DSUS DS-400GB is that you're probably already eying your rear-view mirror plenty, so why not just split off a third and throw a 4-inch GPS nav unit up in there? Not a bad idea, but don't you want to be looking forward -- not behind you -- when considering your next turn? Not that it's of any consequence, anyway, this thing's straight outta China with no US release or distro (yet).

Telecommunications company, Cable and Wireless Jamaica (CWJ) is urging the public to be on the lookout for a hoax email being circulated under its name.

Representatives from the company say that an email, which claims that CWJ and Ericsson are currently involved in a promotion whereby members of the public can win free laptops is completely false.



False claims

In an email statement, Camille Taylor, corporate affairs and communication manager at CW&J said: "Cable & Wireless Jamaica is aware that there is an email currently in circulation, which states that CWJ and Ericsson are currently offering free laptops to members of the public - these claims are false."

She further stated that the company has also issued an advisory to the public via radio and the newspapers informing them to disregard the contents of this email.



Do not forward

Errol Miller, vice-president of corporate affairs and corporate communication, in shedding further light on the email, said that it instructs those in receipt to forward it to eight other persons, after which they would become eligible for winning one of the computers.

Miller, while stating that the hoax email has been in circulation for quite some time, said that it had now been updated with the attachment of the contact information of a CWJ employee in a bid to bring validity to it.

According to an online article, Ericsson 'Free Laptop' Hoax, posted on the About.com website, the 'free laptop hoax' has been around for the past seven years. It continued that the email originally 'promised' free Ericsson cellphones and that the current laptop version was a mere revision of the original by another prankster.

What is ur favourite song of di day??? mine is : Morgan heritage - mek it official

MI DID A SWEEP MI HOUSE DIS MORNING AND BUCK UP PAN ONE BOY WEH BLEASH OUT TILL HIM FACE TURN PINK. WHY THEM MUS DO THAT. PERSONALLY AS A FEMALE MI WOULDNT DEH WID HIM. I WANT SOMEBODY WHO PROUD A DEM SKIN COLOUR. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

It is no secret that many schoolgirls are exploring the world of lesbianism. It is also no secret that some of these girls are being led and encouraged down this path by their teachers. Lanceta Patterson* is one such teacher from western Jamaica, and despite the fact that lesbianism is still a taboo subject, she decided to share her story with THE STAR. Raised in a strict Pentecostal family by a deacon and an evangelist, who focused on the fact that the body was the temple of God, Patterson began struggling with her sexuality when she was 16. She explained, "We were always taught that when we are tempted, we should use the blood of Jesus. We were told that the body is the temple of God and must not be defiled by sexual sins. No one taught us the practical way to deal with our sexuality and our drives. I can't recall hearing either of my parents use the word sex in a sentence, much less to talk to me about it. My mother spent her time warning me about boys." Unrequited love Even though many males showed interest in her, this was unrequited. Patterson told THE STAR she was "fascinated by females" and had a "tomboyish way" about her. She also revealed that her first sexual dream was about a girl, and added that even though she tried to fight the feelings at first, she became more aggressive with time. "I started looking at my female friends differently, I became outspoken and aggressive," she said. As she moved on to university, her lesbian feelings became stronger. "I had a muscular build and was aggressive. I was now seeking my first sexual experience, but I found it difficult to approach females. I started jokingly telling my friends that I wanted to 'do' them, just to see how they would respond." This 'joke' became serious when Patterson's roommate took up the offer. It led to a relationship that continued through college. Since then, there's been no turning back. "I have been involved with women, including university lecturers and company executives. At present I am dating a 'few' of my students." She added, "These students are going through the same thing I have been through; parents who refuse to acknowledge the fact that times are changing and allowing their young girls to deal with their sexual desires all by themselves. I know I will be criticised for getting involved with my students, but it is prevalent in our schools and these young girls will approach you and tell you that they want to be with you." She acknowledged that her lifestyle is against Christian principles, but still hopes that lesbians will eventually be accepted in society. "The Christian principle in me tells me that what I am doing is wrong, but I also believe that God made you, so he gave you the desires. The practice of lesbianism is very high in Jamaica, and I am hopeful that it will soon have its rightful place in our society." More tolerant According to Patterson, other societies are much more tolerant. "I spent a number of years teaching in England and things are different there. My girlfriend and I both taught at the school and everyone knew of our relationship. In Jamaica, we are so hypocritical. I have been with a number of women who will openly speak against the practice, yet will be in my bed a few hours after," she said. *Name changed.

An argument about a woman, between a high ranking British Link-Up crew member and a well known entertainment figure, is said to be the reason behind the shooting at the British Link-Up dance at La Roose, Portmore, St. Catherine Sunday morning.

One man was shot dead and eight other persons injured after gunshots rang out at the session.

The dead man was identified as Clifton 'Chocutto' Reid, a member of the Arnett Gardens-based Black Roses Crew. Six other persons, including a woman, were shot in the incident, while two others were injured in a stampede which followed.

Patrons who witnessed the incident, told THE STAR that the shooting began following a discussion between the high ranking British Link-Up member and the entertainment figure. "Is like (the British Link-Up member) tell him (entertainment figure) say that a girl say something and him say a lie, so him call Chocutto' and ask him if a nuh so the girl say and Chocutto say 'yeah man a true'. So (entertainment figure) tell Chocutto to .... him madda and (British Link-Up member) tell Chocutto to tell him back and no fraid a him," one witness said.

FALLEN SOLDIERS OF DANCEHALL: WHY?
Everybody ah encourage us fi just talk about who get shot, who shoot who and why and all these things. But even though ah me name Abena and mi no fraida people, this is still an official investigation because a man has been killed and until me get an official report, me caan just violate Kriq and Claude Mills dem website and indulge inna wild speculation. All mi will say is that whoever the girl is who start the war, she muss look like a goddess. But ah so the ting set, some of the biggest wars inna the world were fought over women, just look at the legend of Helen of Troy. RIP Chukku.

Big up Black Roses, mi sorry about yet another fallen soldier, ah just so the ting set. RIP Natasja Saad and Craig Dennis too.

JIGSY AND KARTEL MAKE PEACE
Kartel is the real boss like Rick Ross. The man forward to British Link Up and perform a wicked set over de during which he apologized to Jigsy with whom he had had a bit of a feud. When the man tell Jigsy say him apologize, Jigsy rush to the front of the stage and crack a big smile fi the crowd and ah pose fi picture like ah him name Tom Cruise. The way the man reach up de fast is like Jigsy did well waan hear Kartel say sorry long time cause look how easy him drop him oath; him mussi just glad say Killa de a foreign this week. Still, mi glad say that gwaan because last week, mi see how Richie Feelings play crazy Kartel over Bembe so Jigsy did look like a clown and mi no waan Bembe have no negative vibe, so right now ah just more 'money fi spend'  we ah deal wid.

DEVA FOR COURT ON MARCH 27TH
Portmore Empire deejay Deva Bratt is expected to head to court this Thursday where his lawyers are expected to make a bail application on his behalf. The deejay, who is charged with carnal abuse among a battery of charges, is expected to perform at this weeks Congress Friday bash in Portmore. His 'Bag a Talking' song is a hit on local charts including HYPE TV.

*lo**Y EASTER HOLIDAYS
What a *lo**y Easter. New York, Spanish Town, Miami, right now, me nah go no dance unless it ah keep a Quad or Asylum, can you believe that 15 persons were murdered over the Easter holiday period? The ting ah get sticky a way, the promoter better get the metal detector ting and keep the licenced firearm holders from carrying in dem weapons to entertainment events. More than 130 persons were murdered in January and 105 in February. What we really a study, people?  It come in like I-Octane tune, tink oonu see no *lo** ah run yet?

ZIP FM AH GO HARD
Yes people, ZIP FM start broadcast over the internet now www.zipfm.net is about time. When we staff go overseas we cyah get fi listen to people like Nikki Z, ZJ Rose, ZJ Liquid (yeah man, we rate him even though we talk him business), Johnny Kool and the rest ah dem.

THE PEOPLE WAAN FI KNOW
....why Beenie Man caan just start pay him taxes dem?

...What happen to the man dem inna di Cassava Piece area so? Why so much war de pon the Gully Side?

...Ah true say Benzly Hype get engaged, mi see it on his Facebook page?

Rising dancehall phenomenon Colin Edwards a.k.a. Demarco has received a nomination in the category for  Best Newcomer at the first annual Caribbean Urban Music Awards. He is joined in this category with other entertainers such as Collie Budz, Munga and Sean Kingston.

"This is really an honour, it shows that I'm making my mark not only in Jamaica but in the Caribbean as wellI truly appreciate the nomination", says Demarco

The first annual Caribbean Urban Music Awards will be held at Reggae Beach in St. Ann on Saturday April 26.

Demarco recently returned from Barbados where he was well received and will leave the island again this weekend for performances in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

For further information on Demarco visit www.myspace.com/demarcotheartist

A man who was freed of buggery charges on Thursday was given a sound beating a few hours after by a mob who wanted to deliver their own justice.

The 29-year-old man, of a Yallahs address was set free following a no-case submission by his attorney. The court was told that there was no medical report and that the police investigations could not be completed because there are no credible witnesses to the alleged assault of a 10-year-old minor, who is mute.

Allegations that had been brought against the man were that he was observed holding the minor in his lap with the boy's pants halfway down. He was reportedly challenged and he ran and was later arrested when a report was made to the police.

The defence, however, told the court that the allegation was a fabrication and arose out of a deepening family dispute going as far back as 2001.

However, after the court made its ruling, the decision apparently did not go down well with some persons and a few hours later, a mob invaded the acquitted man's home and attacked him. He was beaten and received several bruises all over his body for which he had to seek medical attention.

When THE STAR spoke to the acquitted man he said that despite being beaten he was not interested in filing charges against his attackers.

Assassin invests in studio time and churns out new tunes
Assassin has been busy in the studio working on some new material to keep his hungry fans satisfied. With the production expertise of Daseca Productions, Ward 21 and Don Corleon, his new releases are guaranteed to make you "bump-your-head-to-this-track".

"Same Ting Again" is a production of Coby from the Daseca camp and sees Assassin flexing his muscles on a Reggae/Hip Hop fusion. He explores the routines of daily life ghetto people struggles are never-ending and even though there's no money, they're still experiencing problems. "Surveillance" is another song that is done under Daseca Productions and speaks to those men who are ever keen to their women's every move.

"Badness Nah Wear" shows off Assassin's dexterity where he tackles a serious issue, courtesy of Ward 21. Assassin acknowledges that "Reggae and Dancehall music glorifies guns and violence and it is not the absolute reason for what we see happening in society". However, he does admit that there is the legitimacy of the "gangsta" factor, where music touts it as fashionable and so with "Badness Nah Wear", he completely dispels this idea.

His latest tune with Don Corleon Records, "The 1 Way" is one that Assassin failed to expound upon. Instead, he cheekily invites his fans to make their own interpretations of the song as he left it open to their imaginations.

There is one central theme flowing through Assassin's songs he transforms social issues discussed around domino tables and puts his own artistic spin on them...backed up by the mesmerizing beats of course!

A desire for revenge yesterday left three people, including a policeman, dead and another injured in a daylight shoot-out which began on Mannings Hill Road and ended in a yard on Glen Drive, St Andrew, the neighbouring community to Cassava Piece.

THE STAR learnt that the shoot-out was as a result of the Monday evening killing of Alton Burgess, 27, who was gunned down about 7:30 on Glen Drive in the company of his brother.

Police reports summarise that hours later, the grieving brother, Damion, 28, decided to take matters into his own hands and went to a bar near Big Yard Mews on Mannings Hill Road where he shot two men, one fatally.

In a bid to escape from police officers who were nearby, he ran through a church but was then greeted by a group of lawmen. He opened fire on them before jumping a zinc fence, ending up in a yard where he was eventually cornered and killed.

Lazano McFarlane, 28, a constable attached to the Mobile Reserve, was killed during the shoot-out. The police say a 9mm Caranda pistol with one 9mm cartridge was taken from Burgess.

EXPRESSED DISGUST

When THE STAR visited the community yesterday, residents of both Glen Drive and Cassava Piece expressed disgust at a conflict between men from the areas.

Though the dead brothers were not from either Cassava Piece or Glen Drive, statements from residents of Glen Drive depicted that the murder of Alton was as a result of the conflict between the warring men.

"Da war yah, a from long time eno, is jus a new chapter this. Things a go only get even more wicked ya now," a 20-year-old resident said.

THE STAR was informed that after the killing of the first brother, men from Glen Drive went on a rampage in a section of the adjoining Cassava Piece community where they patrolled the streets with guns in hand and continued to fire shots at residents, fireb****ed a house and also used a towel to choke an 18-year-old until he became unconscious.

Operations Officer for St. Andrew North, Deputy Superintendent Carol McKenzie, said that the police are indeed aware of the conflict between the two adjoining communities.

"There is an internal war in the community, they are fighting for control," DSP McKenzie said before noting that two high-ranking men from Cassava Piece were killed in the last flare-up of violence which left some nine persons dead in separate incidents.

 

Shareena Swinscoe, age 16, made her first appearance on the cover of a major publication when she posed for Britain's "PRIDE" magazine.

Winner of Pulse's Caribbean Model Search (CMS) UK, she is being touted as Britain's next top model. Photo shoots were conducted by one of Europe's top photographers, Ayo Banton.

He expressed great optimism while speaking about Shareena's potential. "She's going to be huge! She has a great look and takes direction really well. She's a little shy and still learning how to move, but in a couple of years she will be amazing."

Reminiscing on the experience, Shareena told reporters, "The shoot was so long, it lasted from 10 am until 6 pm., non-stop. I got on really well with all the crew and I think the pictures are great. I definitely want to reach for the stars in modeling. I really enjoyed the professional environment and all the styling and costumes we tried. This has given me so much experience."