August, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

Withhold sex from criminals

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By Laura Miller – USA In her July 30 Observer article, “Uncle Sam comes calling”, Barbara Gloudon touched on a very important topic: Jamaicans live well. There lies the root of American envy. Americans did […] […]

Time for Usain Bolt to cash in

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TODAY sees the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt putting his immense talent on display against the best at the 100-metre Diamond League showdown in Stockholm, Sweden. Two years on from his major triumph at the […] […]

Challenges ahead on Jamaica’s 48th anniversary

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GOVERNOR General Sir Patrick Allen says Jamaica is still faced with many daunting prospects, among them the global economic situation which continues to haunt the nation, which today celebrates the 48th anniversary of independence. But […] […]

Jamaica Independence

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By Sandra: MY GRIPE Today marked the 48 anniversary of Jamaica independence, and will no doubt be celebrated in Jamaica and around the world. As we celebrate Jamaica independence let us not forget the people […] […]

WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted file to Web

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LONDON — Online whistle-blower WikiLeaks has posted a huge encrypted file named “Insurance” to its website, sparking speculation that those behind the organization may be prepared to release more classified information if authorities interfere with […] […]

Bolt v Gay again

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Asafa Powell’s injury may have delayed the race of the season, but Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay said yesterday that they still expect a fast 100 metres race at today’s Diamond […] […]

Naomi Campbell denies receiving blood diamonds

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LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands—Fashion icon Naomi Campbell countered allegations that former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor gave her a fistful of diamonds as a flirtatious gift, telling his war crimes trial Thursday that a pouch of “very small, […] […]

Mexico Baby declared dead revives inside coffin

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MEXICO CITY—Authorities in Mexico say a newborn baby girl declared dead by doctors revived inside her coffin during her wake. Hidalgo state Attorney General Jose Rodriguez says the parents heard a strange noise coming from […] […]

Scottish police: deaths of 3 children suspicious

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LONDON—The death of three children discovered following a suspected gas explosion at an apartment in the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh is being investigated as suspicious, police said Thursday. Their mother, who apparently fell from […] […]

Britain’s Cameron criticized for Iran nuke gaffe

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LONDON—Opposition politicians have been needling British leader David Cameron for telling a town hall audience that Iran “has got a nuclear weapon.” The prime minister was speaking about Turkish accession to the EU before a […] […]