Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Inspirationals.
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. . . . Black and Has 9-Year-Old
High School-Bound Twins
Paula and Peter Imafidon are just like any other 9-year-olds. They love laughing, playing on the computer and fighting with each other. What sets these twins apart from their peers, though, is that they are, hands down, prodigies who are about to enter high school and make British history as the youngest to do so.
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The precocious London-based tykes, known as the “Wonder Twins,” floored academics a year ago when they aced University of Cambridge’s advanced mathematics exam. They are the youngest students to ever pass the test.
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The future little scholars’ father, Chris, and mother, Ann, immigrated to Britain from
Posted: under "A TASTE of the TROPICS", "DID YOU KNOW", "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise", "SMILE" Jamaica ~ "Once You Go --- You Know", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM".
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Hello world, it is with profound sadness that I share the fact that our esteemed friend, Professor Rex Nettleford passed away on February 2nd…..
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PROFESSOR Rex Nettleford, one of Jamaica’s brightest sons and a cultural icon, died in the George Washington University Intensive Care Unit last night, six days after he collapsed in his hotel room in Washington and four hours before his 77th birthday.
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Nettleford, who suffered a massive heart attack, was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit and placed on life support. He never regained consciousness and finally passed at 8:00 pm.
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Nettleford… was an international icon and quintessential Caribbean man.
He was in the US capital to participate in a fund-raising gala for the University of the West Indies (UWI), where he was vice-chancellor emeritus.
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Last night, a medical report signed by Dr Christopher Junker of George Washington University said that the life support was terminated in keeping with Professor Nettleford’s wishes.
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“Mr Nettleford has been under our care at the George Washington University Intensive Care Unit for catastrophic brain injury following a cardiac arrest,” Dr Junker said. “After
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: benefits, bliss, community, decision, development, education, environment, family, happiness, home, House, inspiration, job, joy, learning, life, love, money, motto, neighborhood, nurturing, pleasure, relationship, rest, service, sleep, success, technique, village, work
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I know one man who says he likes work. It fascinates him. He says he
can sit and watch it for hours.
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He was probably the same guy who went to his supervisor to ask for a
raise.
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“I am already planning on giving you a raise,” she said.
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“Oh, great!” he said. “When will it be effective?”
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“As soon as you are!” shouted the boss. (Do you know that man?)
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Someone said, “Find a job that you love, and you’ll never work a day
in your life.”
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Some people are fortunate enough to be able to find a job they love.
But not everyone can follow their bliss into the marketplace. I’ve
had jobs where my motto was closer to “Early to bed and early to
rise, ’till you make enough money to do otherwise.” I had to decide
Posted: under Advice & Tips, Inspirationals.
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Being A Container
Holding Space For Others
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We have all been called upon at one time or another to help a loved one through a difficult time. When the help required consists of concrete actions, such as running errands or making phone calls, we know what to do. But sometimes we are called simply to hold space for the person as they go through whatever they need to go through. They may need to express anger or grief; they may need to talk or be silent. They may need us to hold their hand; they may need us to give them time alone. Whatever the case, when we hold space for someone, we offer ourselves up as a container for the overwhelming feelings they may be encountering due to their circumstances. Read More
Mar 12 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise".
Tags: beauty, community, culture, custom, dialect, entertainment, environment, generation, Jamaica, Jamaican, language, lesson, life, love, memories, patois, pride, proverbs, vernacular, voice, wisdom, woman, words
Published: Monday | March 2, 2009
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Mel Cooke, Gleaner Writer
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Joan Andrea Hutchinson loves Jamaican proverbs so much that she just had to put out another CD chockfull of them.Following up the 2004 ‘Hamper of Jamaican Proverbs’, she has now put 37 earthy sayings with the compressed wisdom of generations which have observed their environment and learnt enduring lessons on ‘Jamaican Proverbs, ‘Pretty and Proud’. Read More
Mar 02 2009
Posted: under Funny and Hilarious Jokes.
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This is an actual job application!
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NAME: Greg Bulmash
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DESIRED POSITION: Reclining. HA But seriously, whatever’s available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn’t be applying here in the first place.
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DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that’s not possible make an offer and we can haggle.
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EDUCATION: Yes.
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LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.
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SALARY: Less than I’m worth.
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Jan 23 2009