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General Discussion / Trouble in Arima .....
« on: January 24, 2013, 03:17:44 PM »
Horn_me_ but_ do_ leave_ me
http://www.jayblessed.com/2012/01/03/husband-of-former-cnc3-newscaster-shelly-dass-caught-in-diplomatic-row/
http://www.jayblessed.com/2012/01/03/husband-of-former-cnc3-newscaster-shelly-dass-caught-in-diplomatic-row/
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General Discussion / Alvin Corneal's autobiography
« on: November 27, 2012, 06:46:37 AM »Alvin Corneal's autobiography
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.306491126124221.62025.162908567149145&type=1
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Jokes / Dear Dad Letter
« on: August 17, 2012, 08:09:05 PM »Dear Dad Letter
A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see
the bed was nicely made, and everything was tidied away. Then, he saw an
envelope propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed "Dad". With
the worst premonition, he opened the letter and, with trembling hands, began
to read the letter.
Dear Dad
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing to you. I
have had to elope with my new girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene
with Mum and you.
I've found real passion with Stacey and she is so nice, but I
knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercings', tattoos,
her motorcycle leathers, and because she is so much older than me. But it’s
not only the passion, Dad - she's pregnant but Stacey said we will be very
happy. She owns a caravan in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the
whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Stacey has
opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll
be growing it ourselves and trading it with other people in the commune for
all the cocaine and ecstasy we want.
In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for
AIDS, so that Stacey can get better. She sure deserves it.
Don't worry Dad, I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.
Someday, we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your
many grandchildren.
Your loving son - Joshua
P.S. - Dad none of the above is true. I'm over at Jason’s
house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than
the school report that's on the kitchen table.
Call me when it is safe to come home.
Sent from my iPhone
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General Discussion / Trini horse in the Kentucky Derby Saturday
« on: May 01, 2012, 06:28:19 PM »37
D'LAWYER
A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who
lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild.
He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove
satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered
as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803,
which took the Lawyer three months to track down.
After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply.
(Actual letter): "Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's
loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we
compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented
the application, we must point out that you have
only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803.
Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear
the title back to its origin."
Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows..
(Actual Letter)
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has
been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further
than the 194 years covered by the present application.. I was unaware
that any educated person in this country, particularly those working
in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by
the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our
application.
For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the
title to the land prior to U.S.ownership was obtained from France,
which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain.
The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year
1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted
the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch,
Isabella. The good queen, Isabella,being a pious woman and almost as
careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the
blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus'
expedition.
Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary
of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted,
created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that
God also made that part of the world called Louisiana.. God,
therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to
before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I
hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory.
Now, may we have our damn loan?"
He got the loan.
“....Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire...” W.B. Yeats
A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who
lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild.
He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove
satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered
as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803,
which took the Lawyer three months to track down.
After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply.
(Actual letter): "Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's
loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we
compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented
the application, we must point out that you have
only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803.
Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear
the title back to its origin."
Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows..
(Actual Letter)
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has
been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further
than the 194 years covered by the present application.. I was unaware
that any educated person in this country, particularly those working
in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by
the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our
application.
For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the
title to the land prior to U.S.ownership was obtained from France,
which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain.
The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year
1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted
the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch,
Isabella. The good queen, Isabella,being a pious woman and almost as
careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the
blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus'
expedition.
Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary
of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted,
created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that
God also made that part of the world called Louisiana.. God,
therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to
before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I
hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory.
Now, may we have our damn loan?"
He got the loan.
“....Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire...” W.B. Yeats
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Jokes / Why Parents Drink
« on: March 13, 2012, 02:54:31 PM »The boss wondered why one of his most dependable and valued employee had not phoned in sick one day. Having an urgent problem with one of the main computers, he dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper.
'Hello?'
Is your daddy home?' he asked.
'Yes’ whispered the small voice.
’May I talk with him?'
The child whispered, 'No'.
Surprised and still wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mummy there?'
'Yes.'
'May I talk with her?'
Again the small voice whispered, 'No.'
Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?'
'Yes', whispered the child, 'a policeman'.
Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?'
'No he's busy' , whispered the child.
'Busy doing what?'
'Talking to Mummy and Daddy', came the whispered answer.
Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, 'What is that noise?'
'A helicopter', answered the whispering voice.
'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive.
Again, whispering, the child answered, 'The search team just landed a helicopter'.
Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?'
Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle........... 'Me'.
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Jokes / Craig's list ad
« on: December 17, 2011, 12:28:43 PM »AN ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD
To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last.Date: 2010-09-27, 1:43 a.m. E.S.T.
I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.
First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket.. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. my girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a Combat Marine in Afghanistan .. She had just bought me that Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... isn't it?!
I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with crap in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again].
After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful!
I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]
I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb ..... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car.
Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target.
The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.).
In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life..
Remember, next time you might not be so lucky. Have a good day!
Thoughtfully yours, Semper Fi,
Alex
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General Discussion / American International Recruitment Council Proposes Tighter Standards.
« on: December 01, 2011, 11:34:03 AM »http://chronicle.com/article/Group-That-Certifies/129946/
The Chronicle of Higher Education (12/1, Fischer) reports, "Overseas recruitment agents would have to be more transparent about subcontractors who work for them and would be forbidden from taking a cut of scholarships or financial aid awarded to their student clients, under revisions to compliance standards proposed by the American International Recruitment Council." AIRC "is also asking its members-which include overseas recruiters and the US colleges that use their services-to comment on a new, formal process for filing complaints about certified agencies that violate its standards." In addition, AIRC is "asking members to consider a comprehensive complaints policy for allegations of violations by certified agencies, which includes detailed investigation, penalty, and appeals processes
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Jokes / A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
« on: October 30, 2011, 07:29:42 PM »After being married for thirty years....a wife asked her husband to describe her.
He looked at her slowly...then said, "You're A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K."
She asks..... "What does that mean?"
He said, "Adorable, Beautiful, Cute, Delightful, Elegant, Foxy, Gorgeous, Hot."
She smiled happily and said...."Oh, that's so lovely...... What about I, J, K?"
He said, "I'm Just Kidding!"
His eye is still swollen....but it will get better...............
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Entertainment & Culture Discussion / Nia Long spotted in Trinidad
« on: August 11, 2011, 11:18:37 PM »44
Football / Phillips writes autobiography
« on: June 30, 2011, 08:39:09 AM »http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/_Phillips_writes_autobiography-124759524.html
Phillips writes autobiography
Lincoln "Tiger" Phillips, the former technical director of Trinidad and Tobago football, is writing his autobiography and expects to release it soon.
This is one of the projects the outstanding former Trinidad & Tobago goalie has been involved with since being stripped of the technical director post by the Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation (TTFF). Phillip recently did an interview on the socawarriors.net website in which he spoke to reporter Inshan "Flex" Mohammed.
Seven years ago, Phillip left the USA and returned to T&T to take up the technical director's post on the invitation of former FIFA vice-president and TTFF adviser Jack Warner. Formerly, he had worked with the United States Soccer Federation. Recently, however, Phillip was released by the TTFF.
"It is true that my contract with the TTFF will not be renewed," Phillip admitted. "I had a three-year contract from 2004 through 2007 and then a series of one-year contract extensions based on mutual interest. For this year, I made the conscious decision not to seek an extension, and in April of this year, the federation notified me of their decision."
He added: "When Jack sold me on the idea in 2004 that in his opinion T&T could qualify for the World Cup for the first time, I packed up my bag and put my life on hold in order to accomplish that initial goal.
"Having met that goal, I embarked upon a vision of having every T&T team qualify for a FIFA tournament by 2014, We've been able to qualify the U-17 and U-20 men's teams. The U-23s are left to fill the remaining void on the men's side."
Despite recent developments Phillip said he appreciated the opportunity to advance the game in Trinidad and Tobago. He was particularly pleased with the first three years as technical director when his portfolio allowed him to play a key role in the areas of both player development and coaching development. Although no longer with the TTFF, Phillip indicated that he may be back in football very soon.
"There are a few options I am reviewing in T&T and in the U.S. There were preliminary discussions with SPORTT that seemed to present opportunities to engage in establishing a comprehensive grassroots-based player development programme for primary school youth and to continue the "D" license coaching programme in a manner that would have provided the resources needed to include a continuing education structure so the licenses could not only be renewed, but also supplemented with course hours at UWI.
"I'm also looking at the possibility of conducting goalkeeper-training courses across the Caribbean. With my immediate family in the U.S., I'm certainly considering some interesting proposals there as well. However, regardless of where I end up, I will always be willing to lend my support and resources to programmes and coaches who are often overlooked, but play a vital role in developing our players and future coaches, " Phillip said.
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General Discussion / Harvard University Announcement
« on: April 23, 2010, 11:42:14 AM »Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
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Jokes / When Insults Had Class
« on: March 31, 2010, 11:05:19 AM »When Insults Had Class
These glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words.
The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor:
She said, "If you were my husband I'd give you poison."
He said, "If you were my wife, I'd drink it."
A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease."
"That depends, Sir," said Disraeli, "whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."
"He had delusions of adequacy." - Walter Kerr
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill
"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." Clarence Darrow
"He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary." - William Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway).
"Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it." - Moses Hadas
"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain
"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.." - Oscar Wilde
"I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend.... if you have one." - George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill
"Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second.... if there is one." - Winston Churchill, in response.
"I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." - Stephen Bishop
"He is a self-made man and worships his creator." - John Bright
"I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial." - Irvin S. Cobb
"He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others." - Samuel Johnson
"He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up." - Paul Keating
"In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily." - Charles, Count Talleyrand
"He loves nature in spite of what it did to him." - Forrest Tucker
"Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?" - Mark Twain
"His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.." - Oscar Wilde
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
"He has Van Gogh's ear for music." - Billy Wilder
"I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it." - Groucho Marx
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Jokes / WORDS WHICH ARE BEING ‘LOST.’
« on: December 23, 2009, 07:11:02 PM »Just received this today .......
A variation of other versions but still brings a smile ....... Merry Christmas to ALL.
This piece has to be read ALOUD to appreciate the full impact and to enunciate properly.
It is not to be read BY others (nonTrinis) but rather read TO them, so they can 'get it.'
SUBJECT: WORDS WHICH ARE BEING ‘LOST.’
Trinis are a unique lot of people who can be spotted a mile off.
They can be identified by their body language, speech, decorum, taste, and even their judgement of
time and space..
They are very defensive when mistaken for any islander other than a Trini.
A Trini's choice of words to describe a breadfruit falling from a tree identifies the state of the ripeness
of the fruit, and where it fell:-
A ripe fruit falling to the ground will fall BLAF, whereas a ripe fruit falling on a galvanize roof will
fall BLANG.
A green fruit on the other hand will fall to the ground BUDUFF, and the same fruit falling on the
same roof will fall BLANG A DANG.
A door will open, if its hinges need oiling, KREEKES and will close BADAM or
CLITTICKS depending on the force used to close it.
He describes a horse galloping as BROOGOODOOK, BROOGOODOOK
His expressions of surprise are AHA, O GAWD. BON JAY or WEE FOUTE
His expression of disgust is AH CHUT usually accompanied with a stamping of the feet.
His expression of joy is OH GHEEZAN AGES.
His salutations are WOY, MAN, CHILE, BREDS, and even STRANGER.
Trini women call each other CHILE, the men call each other BOY and the boys call each
other MAN.
If you think that is confusing they refer to any older person of the male sex as UNCLE and the
female sex as TANTIE.
When Trinis hang-out, they are LIMING.
When you are a Trini of mixed race you are a DOUGLA.
A Trini will CUFF YOU DOWN and KICK YOU UP
Trinis have an interesting list of body parts you won't find in any biology book. TOT TOTS, TOTE,
TOTO, TUNTUN, BAM BAM. BUMSEE and NABLE.
A physically challenged person to a Trini is a BROKOFOOT, a fat woman is a
BOOBOOLOOPS. A giddy head is called BAZODEE , and if you should fall into a fit of
convulsion you are considered to have caught MALKADEE.
A Trini's punctuality Is atrocious. NOW is LATER: LATER is SOMETIME
TOMORROW, and YESTERDAY - well that propels an attack of amnesia.
And as a Trini will say IF AH LIE, AH LIE
** SENDER'S NOTE: The writer did an excellent job articulating many of our words and expressions but
I would be remiss in my presentation if I did not mention one of our favorite pronouncements, to wit,
our usual response to the question
“Where yuh going?” is
“Ah coming back jus' now!!"
****
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General Discussion / Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) stamps
« on: November 21, 2009, 07:11:18 PM »
http://www.newsday.co.tt/day/1,35916.html#foto
Is it true that these stamps are not available to the public ....
http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=2496
Is it true that these stamps are not available to the public ....
http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=2496
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Jokes / Panic!!!!!!!
« on: November 14, 2009, 09:39:57 AM »Is this just a coincidence?
2007 - Chinese Year of the Chicken
- Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia
2008 - Chinese Year of the Horse
- Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing
2009 - Chinese Year of the Pig
- Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of people around the globe
Next year is ... 2010 - Chinese Year of the Cock
- Is it too early to panic???
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Football / Brent Leiba......Coach of the year (Great West Conference)
« on: November 06, 2009, 12:22:53 PM »Congrats Brent......
Good Luck today..
http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/110509aai.html
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Jokes / 9 Things I Hate
« on: May 22, 2009, 05:48:31 AM »
Just got this today ........
9 Things I Hate
1. People who point at their wrist while asking for the time.... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?
2 People who are willing to get off their ass to search the entire room for the T.V. remote because they refuse to walk to the T.V. and change the channel manually.
3 When people say 'Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too'. Damn right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?
4 When people say 'it's always the last place you look'. Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they? Gonna Kick their asses!
5 When people say while watching a film 'did you see that?'. No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the damn floor.
6 People who ask 'Can I ask you a question?'.... Didn't really give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?
7. When something is 'new and improved!'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.
8 When people say 'life is short'. What the hell?? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!! What can you do that's longer?
9 When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks 'Has the bus come yet?'. If the bus came would I be standing here, dumbass?
9 Things I Hate
1. People who point at their wrist while asking for the time.... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?
2 People who are willing to get off their ass to search the entire room for the T.V. remote because they refuse to walk to the T.V. and change the channel manually.
3 When people say 'Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too'. Damn right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?
4 When people say 'it's always the last place you look'. Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they? Gonna Kick their asses!
5 When people say while watching a film 'did you see that?'. No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the damn floor.
6 People who ask 'Can I ask you a question?'.... Didn't really give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?
7. When something is 'new and improved!'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.
8 When people say 'life is short'. What the hell?? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!! What can you do that's longer?
9 When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks 'Has the bus come yet?'. If the bus came would I be standing here, dumbass?
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Entertainment & Culture Discussion / Cito Fermin dies
« on: May 15, 2009, 05:00:35 AM »http://www.tntinsider.com/entertainment/0553/musician-cito-fermin-dies/
Musician Cito Fermin dies
Teenagers in the late 1950s danced the “saga ting” to Cito Fermin’s sweet music.
Cito, who was one of the popular band leaders of that era, passed away at his St Joseph home at the age of 89.
He was christened “Sweeto” Fermin for his arrangement of pop tunes like” “Twinkle In Your Eye” to the calypso beat.
He was a guitarist who played his music passionately and was a contemporary of great musicians like Mano Marcellin, Sel Duncan, Bill Ken Thomas, the Dutchy Brothers, the Durham Brothers, Johnny Gomez, Sonny Denner, Norman “Tex” Williams, Clarence Curvan, Joey Lewis, Cyril Diaz, Cyril Ramdeo, John “Buddy” Williams, Ed Harper et al.
He was from an era when musicians learned to read and write music and composed original melodies unlike nowadays when music is sampled via computers and most musicians are musically illiterate, being unable to compose or arrange music.
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Entertainment & Culture Discussion / St Lucia Jazz Festival 2009
« on: May 10, 2009, 01:07:37 AM »55
Football / Jeff's Mum passed
« on: May 03, 2009, 06:46:44 PM »
Jeff Gellineau's (the man with the best header in T&T football) mother passed.
Condolences to the family.
Trinidad Guardian Newspaper.....
Pearl Ena Gellineau aka "Ma Gelly"
Died at the Community Hospital, Cocorite on 28th April, 2009 at age 91. Widow of Sydney Gellineau (deceased). Beloved mother of Lenore (USA), Jeffrey (B'dos), Steve, Andrea and Jerry (USA). Sister of Edna Gonzales, George Corea (deceased), Oscar Gonzales (deceased) and Enid James (deceased). Grandmother of Hayden, Darryl, Cheryl, Sharon, Giselle, Alana, Jerry, Shannan (Junior) Brent, Dustin, Paige and Chelsea. Great Grandmother of 6. Friend of many. Funeral service on Monday 4th May, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Eberneza Gospel Hall, Corner Tragarete Road and Alfredo Street, Woodbrook. Interment at Lapeyrouse Cemetery. For enquiries, call C&B 625-1170.
Condolences to the family.
Trinidad Guardian Newspaper.....
Pearl Ena Gellineau aka "Ma Gelly"
Died at the Community Hospital, Cocorite on 28th April, 2009 at age 91. Widow of Sydney Gellineau (deceased). Beloved mother of Lenore (USA), Jeffrey (B'dos), Steve, Andrea and Jerry (USA). Sister of Edna Gonzales, George Corea (deceased), Oscar Gonzales (deceased) and Enid James (deceased). Grandmother of Hayden, Darryl, Cheryl, Sharon, Giselle, Alana, Jerry, Shannan (Junior) Brent, Dustin, Paige and Chelsea. Great Grandmother of 6. Friend of many. Funeral service on Monday 4th May, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Eberneza Gospel Hall, Corner Tragarete Road and Alfredo Street, Woodbrook. Interment at Lapeyrouse Cemetery. For enquiries, call C&B 625-1170.
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Other Sports / 2009 Kentucky Derby
« on: April 29, 2009, 07:26:13 PM »
Pick your horses:
2009 Kentucky Derby entries on May 2, 2009 at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the Triple Crown horse racing.
2009 Kentucky Derby Field in Post Positon Order
1. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds West Side Bernie Trainer: Kelly Breen Jockey: Stewart Elliott
2. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Mr. Hot Stuff Trainer: Eoin Harty Jockey: John Velazquez
3. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Mine That Bird Trainer: Bennie Woolley Jr. Jockey: Calvin Borel
4. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Advice Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Rene Douglas
5. 15-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Hold Me Back Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
6. 5-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Friesan Fire Trainer: Larry Jones Jockey: Gabriel Saez
7. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Musket Man Trainer: Derek Ryan Jockey: Eibar Coa
8. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Join in the Dance Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: TBA
9. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Pioneerof the Nile Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Garrett Gomez
10. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Regal Ransom Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: Alan Garcia
11. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Chocolate Candy Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey: Mike Smith
12. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds General Quarters Trainer: Thomas R. McCarthy Jockey: Julien Leparoux
13. 3-1 Kentucky Derby Odds I Want Revenge Trainer: Jeff Mullins Jockey: Joe Talamo
14. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Atomic Rain Trainer: Kelly Breen Jockey: Joe Bravo
15. 4-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Dunkirk Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Edgar Prado
16. 4-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Papa Clem Trainer: Gary Stute Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
17. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Summer Bird Trainer: Tim Ice Jockey: Chris Rosier
18. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Nowhere to Hide Trainer: Nick Zito Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan
19. 15-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Desert Party Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: Ramon Dominguez
20. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Flying Private Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Jockey: Robby Albarado
2009 Kentucky Derby entries on May 2, 2009 at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the Triple Crown horse racing.
2009 Kentucky Derby Field in Post Positon Order
1. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds West Side Bernie Trainer: Kelly Breen Jockey: Stewart Elliott
2. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Mr. Hot Stuff Trainer: Eoin Harty Jockey: John Velazquez
3. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Mine That Bird Trainer: Bennie Woolley Jr. Jockey: Calvin Borel
4. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Advice Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Rene Douglas
5. 15-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Hold Me Back Trainer: Bill Mott Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
6. 5-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Friesan Fire Trainer: Larry Jones Jockey: Gabriel Saez
7. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Musket Man Trainer: Derek Ryan Jockey: Eibar Coa
8. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Join in the Dance Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: TBA
9. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Pioneerof the Nile Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Garrett Gomez
10. 30-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Regal Ransom Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: Alan Garcia
11. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Chocolate Candy Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey: Mike Smith
12. 20-1 Kentucky Derby Odds General Quarters Trainer: Thomas R. McCarthy Jockey: Julien Leparoux
13. 3-1 Kentucky Derby Odds I Want Revenge Trainer: Jeff Mullins Jockey: Joe Talamo
14. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Atomic Rain Trainer: Kelly Breen Jockey: Joe Bravo
15. 4-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Dunkirk Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Edgar Prado
16. 4-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Papa Clem Trainer: Gary Stute Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
17. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Summer Bird Trainer: Tim Ice Jockey: Chris Rosier
18. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Nowhere to Hide Trainer: Nick Zito Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan
19. 15-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Desert Party Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: Ramon Dominguez
20. 50-1 Kentucky Derby Odds Flying Private Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Jockey: Robby Albarado
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Football / George Mason Women Soccer
« on: April 26, 2009, 12:10:25 AM »http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/022509aaa.html
Omolyn Davis, a former NAIA All-American, will take the pitch for the women's soccer team this fall.
Women's Soccer Brings Six Transfers, Early Enrollers Into Program
Patriots add much depth to 2009 team
Feb. 25, 2009
Four transfer students and a pair of early-enrolling freshmen have joined the George Mason women's soccer team and will compete for the Patriots in the 2009 spring season. The newcomers include two freshmen transfers, a sophomore transfer, two freshmen who have entered Mason early and a junior transfer who was an NAIA All-American.
Katie Frey and Carissa Parker are the freshmen who come to Mason with no collegiate experience. Frey, a goalkeeper, graduated from Conestoga High School in Wayne, Pa., and she played for FC Delco. She was named Conestoga High Player of the Year while posting 20 shutouts in net. In 26 games she allowed just seven goals. She was also on the Super Y League Regional Team. Katie also played on the Philadelphia Liberty W league team in the summer of 2008 and was named the WPSL player of the week in July. In the summer of 2008, her FC Delco U19 team won the Region I Snickers Regional Championship and were finalist in the National Tournament.
"Katie dominates her six-box extraordinarily well and will make big time saves because of her size and presence," said Mason head coach Diane Drake. "She also organizes her backs very well and will immediately contribute minutes for us."
Parker, a forward and a wide midfielder, comes to Mason from Northern Virginia Community College. She played at Hylton High School and she is from Woodbridge, Va. Parker scored 48 goals before fracturing her leg, leaving her sidelined as a senior. While at Hylton, she was a team MVP, first team All-District and All-Region and she was Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention. She started for the Stafford Eagles club team and played four years on the Olympic Development Program's (ODP) Virginia State team. She was also selected to an ODP U16 national camp.
"Parker has so much potential," Drake said. "She is coming to us after spending a year off with a broken tibia and fibula. She is feisty and determined and a finisher."
Pattra Bo Visavakul transferred to Mason from the Naval Academy. An outside back, she played for Westfield H.S. for four years and she earned All-District and All-Region honors. She was a Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention. Visavakul also played for the McClean Freedom Elite and her team won the State Cup in both 2006 and 2008.
"Bo is gritty, with a strong defensive presence, "Drake said. "She is developing a quicker speed of play. Bo will sit out the fall due to NCAA transfer rules, and will spend time developing her game savvy during this time."
Ashley Mims transfers to Mason after two years at Radford University. She was a Dean's List student there. Prior to that, she attended Forest Park High School where she was first-team All-Region, All-District and All-Area and she was a Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention.
"Ashley is tough and technical with an eye for connecting the right pass," Drake said. "As she gains comfort, Ashley will be a fantastic addition to the program."
Finally, junior Omolyn Davis, a native of Kingston, Jamaica and a transfer from Lindsey Wilson College, will begin playing for the Patriots in the fall of 2009. A starting player on the Jamaican Senior National team, Davis was also an NAIA All-American. She competed in the Pan-American Games in Brazil and she played for the WPSL FC Indiana National Champions. She has also competed international in the U20 World Cup. Davis, who has been enrolled at Mason since fall of 2008, is majoring in sports management.
"Davis is a special player," Drake said. "She has the ability to penetrate, and to thread a final pass to a teammate," Drake said. "What makes her so unique is her skill on the ball. We often joke that she can be in a phone booth with 10 opponents, and come out with the ball. She is exactly what our team has been missing. She will run at opponents and tear them down. I am just thrilled to have a player of her world class quality in our program."
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Football / Black Soccer Coaches Committee (BSCC)
« on: April 07, 2009, 10:48:25 AM »
How many Black soccer head coaches are in Division I programs in the USA (men and women)?
BSCC Symposium Set for May 15-17, 2009
Mark your calendar for the 2009 NSCAA/Black Soccer Coaches Committee Symposium. The venue for the symposium is at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md. Date is May 15-17, 2009. Details and schedule of events to follow. The NSCAA/BSCC Chairman for the Symposium, Kendall Walkes, was appointed at the NSCAA/Black Soccer Coaches Committee Annual General meeting in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 16.
http://www.nscaa.com/bsc.php
BSCC Symposium Set for May 15-17, 2009
Mark your calendar for the 2009 NSCAA/Black Soccer Coaches Committee Symposium. The venue for the symposium is at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md. Date is May 15-17, 2009. Details and schedule of events to follow. The NSCAA/BSCC Chairman for the Symposium, Kendall Walkes, was appointed at the NSCAA/Black Soccer Coaches Committee Annual General meeting in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 16.
http://www.nscaa.com/bsc.php
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Football / Neil Shaka Hislop Named Men's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach
« on: April 06, 2009, 01:42:43 PM »http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90684&SPID=10985&DB_OEM_ID=17500&ATCLID=3694754
Neil Shaka Hislop Named Men's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach
Written by: QuinnipiacBobcats.com
Release: 03/17/2009
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jack McDonald and the men and women's soccer program's announced the hiring of Neil Shaka Hislop as an assistant coach for the 2009 season. Hislop’s primary duties will be as the goalkeepers coach as well as assisting with defensive assignments. A former member of the Trinidad and Tobago National Team and Major League Soccer player, Hislop will be entering his first season of collegiate coaching this fall with the Bobcats.
A graduate of Howard University, Hislop was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame in 2005, becoming just the fifth soccer player in history to receive the honor. Most recently, he served as a soccer commentator and analyst for ESPN International in 2008.
During the 2007 season, Hislop was a player as well as serving as a goalkeeper coach with FC Dallas of the MLS. In 2006, he became a member of the National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) and the National Black Soccer Coaches Committee (NSBCC). After becoming a member of the NSCAA, Hislop earned his Advanced National Diploma from the organization. He also holds an English FA Goalkeeper’s ‘B’ License and a UEFA ‘B’ License.
Hislop’s playing career included seven years (1999-2006) with the Trinidad and Tobago National Team. During that time, he made 24 appearances, including five as a captain and was a member of the team that played in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Along with FC Dallas, he played professionally with West Ham United FC (1998-2002 and 2005-06), Portsmouth FC (2002-05), Newcastle United FC (1995-98) and Reading FC (1992-95). He was named the Player of the Year and First Division Goalkeeper of the Year in 1995 with Reading before being transferred to Newcastle, for a then record £1.5 million, following the season.
Along with being a member of Howard’s athletic hall of fame, Hislop was inducted into the Trinidad and Tobago Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He received the Alexander B. Chapman Award in 2007 from the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee for outstanding contribution to sport and the promotion of Olympic ideals. Hislop also received the Chaconia Medal in 2006; the second highest national award for Trinidad and Tobago. He is a member of the Professional Footballer’s Association’s Roll of Honor, joining Pele with the distinction as the only two non-British members.
“Shaka’s addition to our staff is yet another validation of our program,” said men's soccer Head Coach Da Costa. “He is one of the most respected and recognized goalkeepers in the world, his experience will be invaluable to me, our players and our University. Freddy Hall (St. George, Bermuda) was statistically the best keeper in the nation in 2007. I am confident that Shaka will be able to get him back to that form. We are lucky to have someone of Shaka’s caliber here as he will be a welcome compliment to my already exceptional staff.”
“Shaka will bring a level of professionalism, substantial college, club and national team experience and a high profile to the program that will benefit both men's and women's soccer,” Said women’s soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke. “The chance to watch Shaka train, to be trained by Shaka and to listen to his experiences at all levels of the game will be of immense benefit to our goaltender, Jillian Kelly (Simsbury, Conn.). I am looking forward to working with Shaka and picking his brain to further my own coaching education. I played against him in college; I have watched him play at club and international level and excited to now have him on my staff.”
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General Discussion / Most outstanding Trinidad and Tobago athlete
« on: March 12, 2009, 11:53:47 AM »Who represented T&T the most in different sporting events?
I say: Marcus Minshall (Cricket, Football, & Rugby) ... I may be wrong.