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Jamaican Wins‘The Voice’

Courtesy of Billboard.comBy Phil Gallo, Los Angeles

Jamaican singer Tessanne Chinsang landmark songs associat-ed with the Beatles and WhitneyHouston for her final perform-ance on "The Voice" and walkedaway with the Season-Fivecrown.

New Jersey teenager JacquieLee came in second, journeymanmusician Will Champlin wasthird in the voting.

Chin, who has worked withJimmy Cliff, Third World andKy-mani Marley, clearly clickedwith audiences with her versionof the Houston hit "I HaveNothing," which sat at No. 1 onthe iTunes singles chart for hours."Let It Be," which she sang withher coach Adam Levine, was atnumber three during the votingperiod.

"I never felt safe," Chin saidafter Monday's performance."Not until last week."

Chin clearly saved her bestfor last. None of her recordingsgot onto the Billboard charts dur-ing the season though her rendi-tion of Paul Simon's "BridgeOver Troubled Water" is poised toenter the Hot Digital Songs charton Wednesday on sales of 60,000.Her biggest seller previously washer take on Cliff's "Many Riversto Cross," which sold 24,000,according to SoundScan.

While Chin says she does notintend to make a reggae record,the style "will always be a part ofwhat I do," she said afterMonday's performances. "Maybenot in a direct sense, but mymusic will always have that(swagger). It's who I am. I thinkthe key to making great music isto stay true to yourself so (the lis-tener) can relate to that."

Continued on page 4

Josey Wales Returns to

the USPowerhouse Caribbean

entertainment entity Irishand Chin has inked an exclu-sive management deal with thelegendary Dancehall artistJosey Wales, “The Colonel,”culminating with his epicreturn to the United States aftera more than decade-longabsence.

This is quite a milestonefor both parties and a majormove for the reggae-musicindustry as Wales has been inhigh demand for quite sometime.

Through mass marketingand promotions, Irish andChin’s goal is to re-launchJosey Wales’ career by creatingmulti-generational appeal forthe artist and enabling him tohave a strong presence intoday’s arena.

Continued on page 4TESSANNE CHIN

Jamaican singer walked away with Season-Five crown "The Voice"

JOSEY WALES Legendary Dancehall Artist

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Idelayed writing this article for some timeas I wanted to weigh in on a few articlesthat I read in the Jamaica Gleaner earlierthis year. In one such article was titled,“Thwaites cements more partnerships withChina,” it was said that China needs a num-ber of English teachers.

It also said the Jamaican governmentwould like to fill some of those vacancieswith teachers who are perhaps retired or arequalified but haven't been able to find jobs.Additionally, Jamaicans would have anopportunity to learn Mandarin.

I was excited reading about Jamaica’sefforts to work with China to provide jobsfor Jamaican teachers, and prompted by afriend I decided to contact the Ministry ofEducation in Jamaica. My friend said heinformed Jamaican Education MinisterRonald Thwaites that I would be calling.

However, I was not able to speak withMr. Thwaites. Instead, I spoke with one ofhis consultants. I explained to the consult-ant who I was and what I did. I explainedto her the discrimination I faced while try-ing to place Jamaican teachers in China.

I informed her that I sought theMinistry’s help in getting visas forJamaican teachers to work in China. Afterfive minutes of conversation I realized Iwas at a dead end. She informed me thatthe Jamaican government doesn’t workwith just anyone. She wanted to know howJamaican teachers had found me.

She also told me that the deal theywere working on with China was a solidone and the Chinese representative hadbeen to Jamaica on many occasions.Additionally, she said, they had Chineseteachers already teaching Mandarin inJamaica. She requested that I send her mybusiness registration detail and I obligedher. It has been a few months and she hasnot sent confirmation that she received myemail.

With this current deal in place I am notsure why Chinese teachers are already inJamaica teaching Mandarin and Jamaicansteachers are not in China teaching English.

I do hope that Jamaicans in generalwill get opportunities in China as China hasa great presence in Jamaica. It is up to theleaders to assure that their people areequally represented and treated fairly.

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As we approach the ending of the year2013, most people are busy reflecting

on the past while considering what to do forthe New Year. Whereas a few people maybe rejoicing about their successes, for thevast majority the year was filled with morechallenges for both their business and per-sonal undertakings.

Outgoing Mayor Mike Bloomberg hasbeen praised for his overall management ofthe city including keeping the city’s pover-ty rate at the same level (below 21 per cent)since 2000. In fact, data shows New YorkCity is the only Top-20 city that did notexperience an increase in its poverty ratesince the 2000 U.S. Census.

The smoking ban, gun control, theoverhauled city waterfront as well aschanges in the city laws were among theso-called winners that enabled a third termfor Bloomberg.

However, the city’s low-income popu-lation that comprises of mainly African-American and Latino citizens continues toface hardships, particularly in the areas ofhousing and food.

As revealed in the Community ServiceSociety’s 2013 annual survey, the numberof people skipping meals because there wasnot enough money to buy food increasedfrom 21 to 27 percent. There was also anincrease in the number of poor NewYorkers falling behind on their rent ormortgage payments – up from 24 per centto 31 per cent. And 38 percent of low-income, working women report cuts inwages, tips or hours up from 28 percent ayear ago.

African-American and Latino-ownedbusinesses including restaurants, clubs andbars, hair salons are experiencing high fail-ure rate.

We may attribute the failures toincreased competition and a crappy econo-my, however in our evaluation, both Cityand State regulations are also the majorcontributing factors.

As we approach the new-year and wel-come Mayor Bill de Blasio, this is a goodtime to review and fix the challengesaffecting our personal endeavors and busi-ness pursuits.

We will be urging de Blasio during2014 and his term in office to providestrong leadership and keep his promises ofproviding the environment for business togrow as well as improving the living standof all New Yorkers.

Nonetheless, we may only guaranteepersonal success and prosperity, if weapply hard work, dedication and commit-ment to our endeavors.

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Jamaican Wins‘The Voice’

Continued from page 1Tuesday's finale included a Lady

Gaga-Christina Aguilera duet and perform-ances from One Republic, Celine Dion andpreviously eliminated performers from thisseason. The sixth season of the "TheVoice," with Shakira and Usher replacingCee-Lo Green and Aguilera, will premiereFeb. 24 and 25.

As a solo singer, Tessanne Chin is arelative newcomer to the music scene,although she has a wealth of experience inthe Jamaican music industry. Beforelaunching her solo career, Tessanne frontedthe reggae-rock band "Mile High" andtoured with Jimmy Cliff as a back-upsinger for several years.

Tessanne comes from a rich musicalbackground. Her mother and father(Christine and Richard) used to sing in"The Carnations" and her sister, TamiChynn, is also a well-known recordingartist. The family home even has its ownrecording studio!

Tessanne does not currently have arecord deal but has released several sin-gles, including Hideaway, which becamevery successful both in Jamaica and inter-nationally. Her other singles include Guiltyby Design, One Night Stand andMessenger.

Josey Wales Returns to the US

Continued from page 1To date, no other vintage Dancehall artisthas consistently been marketed in such amanner.

Irish and Chin will be the machinebehind an early 2014 US tour for Wales.“An expansion into managing a veteranartist was just a matter of time for us,” saysGarfield “Chin” Bourne. “I think thatJosey Wales is the ideal artist to work withfor many reasons, including his talent andunique position in the industry.”

Irish and Chin executed an intensepromotional and media run for Wales’ her-alded return earlier this month, whichincluded special appearances at key dance-hall events and high profile radio inter-views. The company’s primary goal wasto reconnect Josey Wales with his US fan

base and establish that the artist is able toperform. The well-spoken Wales won overradio hosts and listeners, often delving intohis rich knowledge of the history ofReggae music and its inner-workings.

His interview on Dahved Levy’s“Caribbean Fever” show on New York’sleading radio station, WBLS 107.5 FM,alongside Bunji Garlin, was a highlight.Josey Wales is truly one of Reggae music’smost influential artists, playing an integralrole in the historical dancehall era. Whilehe entertained the masses with hits like“Leggo Mi Hand” and “Outlaw,” the icon-ic artist also played a major role behind thescenes in discovering talent and navigatingthrough Jamaica’s tricky political land-scape.

Wales, whose birth name is JosephSterling, is highly revered by old and newmembers of the Reggae music fraternity.Over the years Irish and Chin has workedwith scores of veteran artists through its“Reewind” brand.

Mount Vernon NewsFrom the offices of

Ernest D. Davis, Mayor

Save on property tax billDon't overlook your opportunity to con-

tinue saving hundreds of dollars onyour property tax bill. New York State isnow requiring ALL property ownersreceiving Basic Star Exemption must reap-ply in order to receive future savings.

Senior Citizens receiving EnhancedSTAR property tax exemption are notaffected by this new requirement and donot need to register. To qualify for theEnhanced STAR you must be 65 years orolder and the combined income of residentowners and their spouses must be $81,900or less.

If you haven't re-registered, are havingproblems applying online or can't getthrough to the state, contact the Assessor'sOffice for assistance. Reach the office at914-665-2325 or come in person to Room8 on the ground floor of City Hall.Assessment staff can answer questions andquickly help you sign up directly with theNew York State Tax Department.

THE DEADLINE FOR FILINGIS DECEMBER 31

It's never too late to be fire safe

The holidays are a time for friends,loads of cheer and family get togeth-

ers. It's also thqt time of year when firedepartments see a spike in calls for assis-tance. By following a few simple rules youand your family can stay safe this winter.The Mount Vernon Fire Department's

Bureau of Fire Prevention is available tohelp residents be fire safe. They can beconsulted for advice and direction in elim-inating fire and life safety hazards in build-ings as well as keeping your living andwork environments free from the danger ofcarbon monoxide poisoning.

Remember, in the event of an immedi-ate emergency, dial 911. Be prepared t giveyour name, the location of the emergency,your location, the nature of the emergencyand how many people may be involved inthe emergency.

JAMAICAN DOLLARS INQUEENS RESTAURANT:

Jamaica Breeze, a popular New YorkCity restaurant that first opened itsdoors in Queens about six monthsago has made an unprecedenteddecision to allow customers theoption to pay in Jamaican dollars.Owner/CEO Mike Duncan and hiscashier display a Jamaican $50note. The all-day eatery that special-izes in classic, old fashionedJamaican cuisine started acceptingJamaican dollars on December 9and both the Jamaican clients aswell as Duncan are excited aboutthis pioneering new option thatappears to be a first in New YorkCity.


NEWSMoney Broker

Admits FalsifyingPromissory Notes

BERLIN, CONNECTICUT

Frank Mete, 55, Berlin, Connecticut,waived his right to indictment and

pleaded guilty before U.S. MagistrateJudge Donna F. Martinez in Hartford tofraud and tax evasion offenses stemmingfrom an investment fraud scheme.

According to court documents andstatements made in court, from approxi-mately 2009 to November 2012, Meteoperated an investment fraud scheme inwhich he held himself out as a broker ofhard money loans between investors andpurported individual borrowers who werewilling to borrow money at interest rates of15 to 18 percent. In fact, there were nosuch borrowers.

In order to induce the investors toextend loans to the purported borrowersthrough him as the broker, Mete createdfalse promissory notes, mortgage docu-ments, and other false records using thenames of the fictitious borrowers. Afterreceiving from the victim investors checksthat were made out to the purported bor-rowers, he forged the signatures on thechecks and deposited the funds into severalbank accounts he opened in the borrowers’names.

Through this scheme, Mete defraudedinvestors of approximately $1,191,610.50.He used the funds to pay for various per-sonal expenses. Mete also failed to file fed-eral income tax returns from 2009 to 2012,causing a tax loss to the government ofapproximately $357,324.

Harlem Street to be Renamed after

Jazz GreatIn photo, Mayor MichaelBloomberg prepares to sign billsrenaming various local streetsafter community leaders. Includedin the signing was a street to berenamed after longtime Bronxactivist and president of WakefieldTaxpayers Association, MaryLauro. She will live on with the co-naming of Matilda Avenue betweenEast 236th and East 237th Streets."We loved her in the North Bronxand I'm looking forward to usunveiling this street sign," saidCouncil Member King.

Amassive security breach at Target hasshoppers worried about their personal

InformationTarget says it's fixed a problem that

may have compromised credit and debitcards of tens of millions of its shoppers overthe past three weeks.

It's a security breach so large, it’salmost inconceivable. Target says 40 mil-lion credit and debit cards used in theirstores from Nov. 27 through this pastSunday may have been compromised byhackers.

”It’s really scary because you thinkthese companies, they’re supposed to keepyour information safe. That’s what they are

supposed to do and then something like thishappens and you’re like, what’s going tohappen with people’s money? They’re notdoing their job,” said a shopper,” said oneshopper outside an East Harlem Target onThursday.

Target says the hackers accessed notjust shoppers' names and card numbers, butthe expiration dates and all-important secu-rity codes. They may have tapped into thecard scanners in Target stores since onlineshopping was unaffected.

Target says it notified the authorities assoon as it learned of the breach. The secretservice says it's investigating. That's littlecomfort to shoppers who used their cards

from Black Friday and throughout this hol-iday season.

“It's kinda scary. Somebody couldaccess your information right now and youdon't even know it,” said a second shopper.“You can lose everything. One time, oneshot, it take minutes to lose everything andthat’s very scary,” said a third.

In a statement, Target's CEO said, "Theprivacy and protection of our guests' infor-mation is a matter we take very seriouslyand we have worked swiftly to resolve theincident … We began investigating the inci-dent as soon as we learned of it.”

Shoppers Worried About Personal Information at Target


Hotelier Ralph Taylor

Caribbean call to strengthen

agro-tourism linksBARBADOS-

ACaribbean hotelier has issued a callfor strengthening the hotel sector's

ties to local food producers.Such local linkages asserted

Barbadian hotelier Ralph Taylor gener-ate several benefits: "First, tourists wantto savor the local delicacies. In fact, oneof the most common complaints is thedearth of local dishes."

Taylor, owner of The SoCo Hotelon the picturesque south coast ofBarbados, asserted the other reason waseconomic, "because you will have to paya lot more to have your food importedfrom abroad. Besides, tourists do notwant their dinners to come on the sameflight as they did."

He went on to say the use of localfood "also means we can employ morelocal recipes and hire more local peopleto cook the local delicacies. Make nomistake - genuine and attractive localfood is one of the major attractions forall tourists"

Farm-to-fork programs stimulatethe wealth creation of farmers, contendsTaylor who launched a number of suchprograms throughout his hospitalitycareer. He added such internal linkages"also drives down the operational cost ofdoing business by dramatically loweringfood costs."

Jamaican students on topin CAPE examsKINGSTON, JAMAICA:

The Jamacan Ministry of Education saidin addition to receiving the top overall

award in the region, Jamaican students haveplaced first in 15 units in the 2013 sitting ofthe Caribbean Advanced ProficiencyExaminations (CAPE).

The country also placed in the top-tenranking of all, except four, of the 46 units satby candidates.

Jamaican students swept the top-tenpositions in Food and Nutrition units oneand two; and captured nine places in theComputer Science top-ten results.

In addition, Jamaica took seven of thetop-ten places in Electrical and ElectronicTechnology, units one and two, as well assix of the top-ten positions in History unitone.

At a ceremony held recently in Guyana,the Caribbean Examination Council award-ed Dea Thomas of Ardenne High School, asthe Most Outstanding Candidate in theCaribbean in CAPE.

The Most Outstanding Candidate inHumanities in the region was awarded toTasanique Henry of Hampton High Schoolfor achieving Grade 1 in eight CAPE units.

In the meantime, in analyzing theresults for public schools, Senior Adviser tothe Minister of Education, Radley Reid, saidthe average pass rates point to good overallperformance by students.

However, Mr. Reid said, with a littlemore effort and focus, candidates canimprove the quality of their grades; andJamaica will gain more top-ten positions inCAPE.

The average pass rate in unit one was88 per cent; and 90 per cent in unit two bypublic school students.

Mr. Reid disclosed that in unit one, thehighest average pass rate of 96 per cent is inGeography, while the lowest average passrate of 75 per cent applies to History, as wellas Electrical and Electronic Technology.

For unit two, the highest average passrate is 96 per cent in Biology, while the low-est is 70 per cent in Electrical and ElectronicTechnology.

As was reported on the weekend,Jamaican students also shone in the recentCSEC exams. According to the CaribbeanExamination Council, out of 35 subjects,Jamaican students were on top in 13.

Awoman from Trinidad and Tobago wassentenced today to serve 20 years in

prison for her role in the 2005 kidnappingof naturalized U.S. citizen Balram “Balo”Maharaj, announced Acting AssistantAttorney General Mythili Raman of theJustice Department’s Criminal Divisionand Special Agent in Charge Michael B.Steinbach of the FBI’s Miami Field Office.

Doreen Alexander, 47, of Arima,Trinidad and Tobago, was sentenced byU.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan inthe District of Columbia. Alexander plead-ed guilty on Oct. 3, 2013, to conspiracy tocommit hostage taking, a lesser includedoffense under count one of the indictment,which charged conspiracy to commithostage taking that resulted in death.Judge Sullivan also sentenced Alexander toserve five years of supervised release tofollow her prison term.

Alexander was the last charged co-conspirator involved in the kidnapping ofMaharaj, Alexander’s former boyfriend andthe father of one of her sons.

The other 12 co-conspirators were pre-viously extradited and prosecuted by theU.S. Attorney’s Office for the District ofColumbia.

According to court documents,Alexander initiated the April 2005 kidnap-ping of Maharaj and provided informationthat allowed the kidnappers to identify,locate and track Maharaj. Alexander alert-ed the kidnappers to Maharaj’s visits toTrinidad and Tobago; gave them informa-tion on his wealth, which was used to cal-culate the ransom; and reassured the kid-nappers that they had the right man after theransom negotiations went awry. Maharajdied as a result of the kidnapping.

The case was investigated by the FBI’sMiami Division Extraterritorial Squad withthe assistance of the Criminal Division’sOffice of International Affairs and theFBI’s Legal Attache’s Office in Port ofSpain, Trinidad and Tobago. Special assis-tance was further provided by the Trinidad& Tobago Police Service Anti-KidnappingSquad and Homicide Bureau.

By Joseph Guyler DelvaCARACAS, Venezuela (HCNN) -- Theleaders of Haiti and the DominicanRepublic agreed on Tuesday to set up a jointcommission to discuss and find a final solu-tion to the migration problem caused by arecent Dominican Constitutional court rul-ing, which has created tensions between thetwo Caribbean countries that share theisland of Hispaniola.

Haitian president Martelly and hisDominican counterpart Danilo Medina meton Tuesday on the sidelines of a meeting ofthe Bolivarian Alliance of the Peoples ofour America (ALBA) and of PetoCaribe, in

Caracas, Venezuela, under the auspices ofVenezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

The two leaders agreed to address,through a constructive dialogue, the issue ofthe denationalization of thousands ofDominicans of Haitian decent, among otherissues. "I announce the creation of a high-level committee with representatives ofboth sides to address various issues on thebilateral agenda," Maduro said on Tuesdayin Caracas where he welcomed heads ofstate, prime ministers and other representa-tives from different countries of the regionthat are part of ALBA and of thePetroCaribe oil agreement.

JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD HOSTS TOP SELLING TRAVEL AGENTS: Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism & Entertainment Dr. Wykeham McNeill (r) presentstop selling agent Ruth DeMuth of Tripguy Travel, MIlford, with her special award.Sharing the occasion is Mark McDermoth, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) BusinessDevelopment Manager-Midwest USA. JTBrecently rewarded its top sellingJamaica vacation travel agents with a three-night getaway that included tours,world-class dining, golfing, shopping and more. As part of JTB’s A One LoveRewards, travel agent specialists program, the top 50 agents were flown toJamaica and given the royal treatment at newly opened Royalton White SandsResort.

T&T Woman Sentenced for HerRole in Kidnapping Scheme

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA)-

Guyana has recorded the highest evergold declaration of 458,105 ounces as

at December 16, 2013 surpassing the previ-ous highest level of 455, 918 ounces in2001; which included the declarations ofboth Omai and small scale operators.

This announcement was made by theminister of natural resources and the envi-ronment, Robert M. Persaud. “This is aproud moment for all those who work in thesector. It shows dedication and commitmentof the miners and also addresses the con-cerns about under declaration of gold or the

claims of gold smuggling,” said Persaud.Persaud was advised by the Guyana

Gold Board that, in 2011, gold declarationwas just about 363,083 ounces, while in2012, it increased to 438,645 ounces and asat December 16, 2013 declaration was458,105 ounces. This, Persaud said, isexpected to further increase within the newtwo weeks.

The minister added, “The continuousincrease speaks of the commitment and con-formity of the sector to the laws and regula-tions.

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City Comptroller John C.Liu recently proposed

regulating and taxing the saleof marijuana for personal useby adults in New York City.

In a report releasedtoday, the Comptroller’soffice argued that the changewould curb the significantsocial damage caused by pro-hibiting the substance andgenerate more than $400 mil-lion annually for higher edu-cation

“New York City’s mis-guided war on marijuana hasfailed, and its enforcementhas damaged far too manylives, especially in minoritycommunities,”said Comptroller Liu. “It’s time for us to imple-ment a responsible alterna-

tive. Regulating marijuanawill keep thousands of NewYorkers out of the criminaljustice system, offer relief tothose suffering from a widerange of painful medical con-ditions and make our streetssafer by sapping the danger-ous underground market thattargets our children. As if thatweren't enough, it would alsoboost our bot tom line.”

Liu proposed that theCity use the revenues gener-ated by the regulation of mar-ijuana to reduce CUNYtuition by as much as 50 per-cent for New York City resi-dents. “In this way, we’llinvest in young people’sfutures, instead of ruiningthem,” he said.

“By regulating marijua-na like alcohol, New York

City can minimize teens’access to marijuana,while at the same timereducing their exposure tomore dangerous drugs andtaking sales out of the handsof criminals.”

Under Liu’s proposal,adults age 21 and over couldpossess up to one ounce ofmarijuana, whichwould be grown, processed,and sold by government-licensed businesses for recre-ational or medicinal purpos-es. A strict driving under theinfluence enforcement policywould be implemented con-currently, and marijuana usein public would be prohibit-ed.

To study issues relatedto regulation, Liu called forthe creation of an interagency

task force comprised of theNYPD, Administration forChildren’s Services,Department of Education,Department of Health andMental Hygiene, DistrictAttorneys, and Departmentof Consumer Affairs.

The task force wouldwork with the New York

State Senate and Assembly inorder to pass the appropriatelegislation authorizing thefull implementation of theplan.New York City’s currentmarket for marijuan a is esti-mated to be around $1.65 bil-lion annually.

Basing its calculationson average consumptionrates and the approximatenumber of users among NewYork City residents and com-muters, the Comptroller’soffice estimated that taxingthe sale of marijuana wouldgenerate approximately $400million annually, of whichroughly $69 million wouldgo to the State and MTA inthe form of higher sales taxes

The office calculatedthat the City could save

another $31 million by real-locating time and resourcesexpended by lawenforcement and the judicialsystem on marijuana relatedarrests. It did not analyzeother economic benefits,such as the reduction in asso-ciated incarceration, costs ofthose arrested, and potentialtourist generated tax revenue.

But the social argumentsfor legalizing marijuana areeven more compelling, thestudy found.

Because of stop andfrisk minority communitiesdisproportionately bear theconsequences of marijuanaarrests in New York City—especially the long term dam-age to opportunities foremployment. -

Comptroller Seeks Marijuana Legalization

City Comptroller John C. Liu

The New York CityCouncil voted last

Thursday to add electroniccigarettes to the city'ssmoking ban.

The Council voted 43to 8 to include e-cigarettesin the Smoke Free Air Act,which bans smoking inrestaurants, bars, privateoffice buildings, and somepublic places like beachesand parks.

The Council says thatmany e-cigarettes look justlike the real thing and

threaten to re-introducesmoking in places whereit's not allowed, as well assend the wrong message tochildren.

Opponents of the banargued that e-cigarettes area way to help smokers kickthe habit.

The Council alsoapproved a measure thatcould lead to a ban on plas-tic foam in take-out foodcontainers, pending theresults of a year-long studyinto whether the materialcan be recycled effectively.

Mayor MichaelBloomberg is expected tosign the legislation beforehis term wraps up at theend of the month.

City to Ban E Cigarettes

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Shillingford banned West Indies

spin bowler,Shane Shillingford,has been bannedfrom bowling by theI n t e r n a t i o n a lCricket Council(ICC).

Shillingford'saction was deemedillegal by the world governing body afterhe was reported for a suspect action dur-ing the recent tour of India. It's the sec-ond time he has been barred from bowl-ing by the ICC, which had imposed a banon him in 2010.

Shillingford will remain suspendeduntil he submits a fresh analysis thatproves his action has been corrected.

The Windward Island right-handedbatsman has played 14 test matches andhas taken 65 wickets at an average of32.32. He's taken five wickets or more inan innings on six occasions and has twomatch hauls of ten wickets to his credit.

His West Indies team-mate MarlonSamuels has been barred from bowlinghis quicker delivery by the ICC.

------------------------------Bravo Appointed

Brand Ambassador Global Twenty20 superstar and West

Indies Cricket One-DayInternational captain, Dwayne Bravo,has become the first international crick-eter to partner with one of the largestChinese corporate entities in the world.

Bravo has been appointed as thesporting brand ambassador for theBillionaire Engineering, Constructionand Consultancy giant, China Harbourwhich is estimated to be worth US$10billion and has a substantial presence inthe Caribbean.

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Omar Daley

Reggae boysigns long-term contract withMinnesotaCourtesy of Jamaica ObserverBY SEAN A WILLIAMS

OMAR Daley's parting of ways withScottish giant Motherwell, earlier

this year may seem on the surface adropped chance by the Jamaican midfield-er to consolidate his position in the topflight. And when he decided to accept aloan offer from the fledgling NorthAmerican Soccer League (NASL) outfitMinnesota United, it was indeed a com-parative step down.

But having had a successful three-month loan spell in the US second-tierwith Minnesota, Daley is on the fringe ofstepping up his game with the Loons on amore permanent basis.

With his new long-term deal, thefleet-footed Jamaican winger is not onlyexpected to play an integral part in the on-field business, but the club has asked himto play a leadership role as its ambassador.

And while there were a couple of"promising offers" on the table, the 32-year-old had already fallen in love withthe club. So it was not difficult for ownerBill McGuire and coach Manny Lagos toconvince the Jamaican to stay on for thelong haul. "Originally when I went there,it was a three-month loan, but the club hasreceived an injection of funds and theyhave asked me to stay on a more long-term basis," Daley said.

Ian Goodison among six arrested in match fixing probeFormer Jamaica men’s senior National

defender Ian “Pepe” Goodison, isamong six men arrested following allega-tions of match fixing football games inEngland.

The 41-year-old Tranmere Roversdefender who has made over 400 appear-ances for his club was arrested yesterdayalong with other teammates identified as34-year-old Sam Sodje, along with hisbrother Akpo Sodje and 32-year-oldOldham striker DJ Campbell.

According tothe National CrimeAgency (NCA) it isprobing spot-fixinginvolving FootballLeague playersbeing paid to getyellow and redcards. He represent-ed Jamaica at the1998 FIFA WorldCup in France.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica --

In an historic double vic-tory, Jamaican sprintersUsain Bolt and Shelly-AnnFraser-Pryce have cap-tured the IAAF WorldAthletes of the Year.Jamaica became the firstcountry in the region andthe third in the world tocapture the top IAAF acco-lade.

Bolt received theIAAF award for the fifthtime, while Fraser-Pryceearned the award for thefirst time.

Bolt finished ahead ofBritish runner Mo Farahand high jumper BohdanBondarenko of theUkraine. The otherwomen’s nominees wereworld champion shot-put-ter Valerie Adams of NewZealand, and world hurdleschampion Zuzana Hejnovaof the Czech Republic.

Prime Minister andMinister of Sport PortiaSimpson Miller saidJamaica is ecstatic at theaccomplishment, whichserves to further cementthe island’s top ranking

and extraordinary positionin the world of track andfield athletics.

“This is an outstand-ing and spectacularachievement which encap-sulates the brilliance, depthand dominance of our ath-letes and serves to demon-strate once again that notonly have we taken on the

world in track and fieldathletics but we are suc-ceeding at it,” the primeminister said

“This latest accom-plishment by Bolt andFraser-Pryce can onlyserve to strengthen ouralready rich and vibranthistory of success in thesport,” she added.

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Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaicapose after receiving their World Athlete of the Yearawards during the IAAF World Athletics Gala inMonte Carlo. - Reuters pic, November 17, 2013.

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New Yorkers will be treated to a night ofReal Jamaican Laughter when the team

of Ity & Fancy Cat and Blakka Ellis return tothe Big Apple this holiday for one show onlyon Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm atthe Evander Childs Campus in the Bronx.

The Jamaican comedians are nostrangers to the New York stage and havebeen entertaining fans throughout the NewYork tri-state area for many years.

The last time the team visited New York,patrons were left wanting more and this timeshould be no different.

Ity & Fancy Cat and Blakka Ellis whohail from one of Jamaica’s innercity commu-nities, Trench Town, have enjoyed tremen-dous success, wooing Jamaican & Caribbeanaudiences locally and internationally for overa decade. “We are eager to return to NewYork to entertain fans.

As we have demonstrated with thechoice of our career, where you come from,doesn’t determine where you go or become,having chosen a pathway to happinessthrough laughter, rather than embrace the cul-ture of violence which pervaded our environ-ment, noted the team.

According to Producers Horace andVictoria Mitchell, “We are continuing atradition of providing wholesome familyentertainment and are pleased to welcomethe return of Ity & Fancy Cat and BlakkaEllis for this year-end holiday event.Patrons can expect an evening of realJamaican laughter.”

Tickets are $40 in advance and areavailable at Z-Spot Salon and KeelingRecords in Brooklyn, VP Records inQueens, Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace inLong Island, International Dimension inWhite Plains and in the Bronx, People’sChoice Furniture and Dennis Shipping.

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Snoon Lion's debut reggae album,Reincarnated, was nominated for Best

Reggae Album at the upcoming 56thGrammy Awards ceremony scheduled forJanuary 26, 2014 at the Staples Center inLos Angeles.

The Grammy nominations wereannounced last Friday during the Grammyconcert at the Nokia Theatre in LosAngeles.

Jay-Z leads the nominees with ninenods.

Snoop Lion will be going up againstother veterans in reggae such as BeresHammond, Ziggy Marley, Sly & Robbie,and Sizzla.

This marks Sizzla Kalonji’s firstGrammy nomination for his criticallyacclaimed album, The Messiah.

Ziggy Marley already has four

Grammy awards under his belt and is look-ing to add his fifth with a nomination forhis Ziggy Marley In Concert album.

The rhythm twins, Sly & Robbie, got anomination for their album Sly & Robbieand The Jam Masters.

Beres Hammond got his secondGrammy nomination for his latest albumOne Love, One Life.

Snoop Lion (formerly known as SnoopDogg) has the best selling reggae albumthis year with over 80,000 copies sold.

The artiste, known more for his raprepertoire, made a much publicized switchto rastafarianism and spent time in Jamaica,living in a rastafarian community andworking on his new creations.

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Nelson Mandela's life and timesHis charisma, self-deprecating

sense of humour and lack of bitter-ness over his harsh treatment, aswell as his amazing life story, part-ly explain his extraordinary globalappeal.

In prison, you come face toface with time. There is nothingmore terrifying”

Since stepping down as presi-dent in 1999, Mr Mandela hasbecome South Africa's highest-pro-file ambassador, campaigningagainst HIV/Aids and helping tosecure his country's right to host the2010 football World Cup.

Mr Mandela - who has had aseries of health problems in recentyears - was also involved in peacenegotiations in the DemocraticRepublic of Congo, Burundi andother countries in Africa and else-where.

In 2004, at the age of 85, MrMandela retired from public life tospend more time with his familyand friends and engage in "quietreflection".

"Don't call me, I'll call you,"he warned anyone thinking of invit-ing him to future engagements.

The former president has madefew public appearances since large-ly retiring from public life. InNovember 2010, his office releasedphotos of a meeting he had heldwith members of the US and SouthAfrican football teams.

He has been treated in hospitalseveral times in the past two years.

Nelson Mandela leaves courtin 1958 during his first treason trialMr Mandela set up South Africa'sfirst black law firm with OliverTambo

In late January 2011 he wasadmitted to a Johannesburg hospi-tal for "specialised tests" with theSouth African presidency remind-ing a concerned nation that MrMandela has had "previous respira-tory infections".

While in jail on Robben Islandin the 1980s, the former presidentcontracted tuberculosis.

In early 2012 he was treatedfor what the president's office saidwas "a long-standing abdominalcomplaint".

But in recent months he hasbeen troubled repeatedly by a lunginfection.

Raised by royaltyHe was born in 1918 into the

Xhosa-speaking Thembu people ina small village in the eastern Capeof South Africa. In South Africa, heis often called by his clan name -"Madiba".

Born Rolihlahla Dalibhunga,he was given his English name,Nelson, by a teacher at his school.Continue reading the main storyMandela's key dates

His father, a counsellor to theThembu royal family, died whenNelson Mandela was nine, and hewas placed in the care of the actingregent of the Thembu people, chiefJongintaba Dalindyebo.

In 1941, aged 23, he ran awayfrom an arranged marriage andwent to Johannesburg.

Two years later, he enrolledfor a law degree at the mainly whiteWitswaterand University, where hemet people from all races and back-grounds. He was exposed to liberal,radical and Africanist thought, aswell as racism and discrimination,which fuelled his passion for poli-tics.

The same year, he joined theAfrican National Congress (ANC)and later co-founded the ANCYouth League.

He married his first wife,Evelyn Mase, in 1944. They weredivorced in 1958 after having fourchildren.

Mr Mandela qualified as alawyer and in 1952 opened a lawpractice in Johannesburg with his

partner, Oliver Tambo.Together, Mr Mandela and Mr

Tambo campaigned againstapartheid, the system devised bythe all-white National Party whichoppressed the black majority.

In 1956, Mr Mandela wascharged with high treason, alongwith 155 other activists, but thecharges against him were droppedafter a four-year trial.

Resistance to apartheid grew,mainly against the new Pass Laws,which dictated where black peoplewere allowed to live and work.

Only free men can negotiate.Prisoners cannot enter into con-tracts”

In 1958, Mr Mandela marriedWinnie Madikizela, who was laterto take an active role in the cam-paign to free her husband fromprison. The ANC was outlawed in

1960 and Mr Mandela went under-ground.

Tension with the apartheidregime grew, and soared to newheights in 1960 when 69 black peo-ple were shot dead by police in theSharpeville massacre.Life sentence

This marked the end of peace-ful resistance and Mr Mandela,already national vice-president ofthe ANC, launched a campaign ofeconomic sabotage.

He was eventually arrestedand charged with sabotage andattempting to violently overthrowthe government.

Speaking from the dock in theRivonia court room, Mr Mandelaused the stand to convey his beliefsabout democracy, freedom andequality.

"I have cherished the ideal of ademocratic and free society inwhich all persons will live togetherin harmony and with equal oppor-tunities," he said.

"It is an ideal for which I hopeto live for and to see realised. But ifneeds be, it is an ideal for which Iam prepared to die."

In the winter of 1964 he wassentenced to life in prison. In thespace of 12 months between 1968and 1969, Mr Mandela's motherdied and his eldest son was killed ina car crash but he was not allowedto attend the funerals.Man holding newspaper on the dayNelson Mandela was set free Hugecrowds greeted Nelson Mandela'srelease

He remained in prison onRobben Island for 18 years beforebeing transferred to PollsmoorPrison on the mainland in 1982.

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By Patrick MaitlandEditor-Street Hype

The franchise operators, manage-ment and staff of the Mount

Vernon Golden Krust Bakery & Grillshop at 67 S 4th Avenue, MountVernon continue its community servic-es on Thanksgiving Day- November28.

The franchise offered free mealsto an estimated 550 neighbors and cus-tomers who visited the store onThanksgiving Day.

Meals consisting of turkey and ofcourse, the chains’ signature jerkchicken, oxtail, rice and peas, pattiesand cake were served up in fine style toseveral disadvantaged groups.

GK franchisee Sandra Bryanexplains that the project started twelveyears ago to serve homeless and needypersons in her community, howeverjust about anybody who want a on thatday meal is served free of cost.

“This is among our ways of sup-porting and giving-back and saythanks to the community. We alwayslook forward every thanksgiving tofeed as many people as possible,”Bryan says.

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What People say about Christmas Christmas time is here again.

Members of various commu-nities participate in the religious,secular and cultural celebrationsof the holiday, Christians andnon-Christians alike.

Street Hype Newspaperinterviewed some residents ofNew York to find out whatChristmas means to them.

Some agreed that Christmasis a time of togetherness whileothers have very little or nothingto do with the holiday. Here iswhat Christmas means to someNew Yorkers...

For me Christmas is the “F”word; Family, fun and food- themore the merrier.--PatrickBuddington

I don’t really celebrateChristmas. I forgot whatChristmas feels like. ---Ky-enie(musical entertainer)

Christmas is a time to pass onthe true meaning ofChristmas, which is aboutJesus Christ, on to the nextgeneration.---Alma Campbell

Christmas for me representsfamily. It’s the day in which weshow appreciation to our fam-ily and spoil each other withgifts. ---Diana Cordero (CUNYstudent)

Christmas to me is a time ofgiving. ---Marcia Campbell

Christmas means the birth ofJesus and eating good food.It also means driving throughthe snow to get to work.Vance Garvey (Boxer)

Christmas is a time to take abreak from all the stress thathas built up over the year. It isalso a time to relax and giveGod thanks for all the greattimes that have passed. -Teddy (Barber)

Christmas day or December25th has been a U.S. nationalholiday since 1870. Christianscelebrate December 25th as thedate of Jesus’ birth although noone is certain of the exact date ofhis birth. Many traditions relat-ed to Christmas developed sepa-rately from remembering Jesus’birth. Some components haveorigins in pre-Christian festivalsthat were celebrated around thewinter solstice by pagans wholater became Christians

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DINNER DANCE: Derrick Jones, president Jamaica Ex-Police Association (4th l)raps with (l-r) irwin Clair, director, Jamaican Diaspora Board; Derron McCreath,Jamaican deputy consulate general and Floyd williams - Jamaican consulate offi-cer at the Association’s anniversary dinner and dance held on December 7, 2013at Eastwood Manor, Bronx.

Patriece Miller of Patrice Miller Funeral Servicesaccepts an award from Ray Lawrence, PR Officer,Jamaica Ex-Police Association.

Elizabeth Gill, president ofthe 47th Precinct CommunityCouncil.

Business talk (l-r) Divine Diva, Street Hype’s writer/radio personality; Nicky Chin,World Ventures; Dave Rhymes, Organogold Coffee and Paula Fennell, WorldVentures at a recent business opportunity meeting held at Street Hype offices,Mount Vernon.

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THE MATH CLUB News

JEFREY BLAKEPresident, The Math Club Inc

In Tribute to Nelson Mandela

On Saturday, January 10, 2009 The MathClub staged its fifth Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr. Math Competition. On that day TheMath Club launched its first and only Read-A-Thon.

Initially, the Read-A-Thon was adver-tised for high school students, however, theresponse was very poor. We therefore shiftedthe focus of the Read-A-Thon to sixth gradersand as a result we had a better response fromthe sixth graders.

The children had to read a book thencome in and took a comprehension styleexam. The book that was chosen was “LongWalk To Freedom,” highlighted NelsonMandela’s life from his humble beginning tohis rise to greatness.

We had a very successful Read-A-Thonin substance, not in number of participants.However, the Read-A-Thon played a role(maybe a small one) in exposing the book tothe children and other members of our com-munity.

At the minimum those children who par-ticipated learnt some things about NelsonMandela they might have never learn in alifetime. Now that Nelson Mandela has left usphysically, we are prompted by the loss toshow recognition for his life in any way wecan.

Several world leaders who recently con-verged in South Africa spoke eloquently ofMandela’s contribution to the betterment ofthe human race.

Mandela said, “Poverty is not an acci-dent, like slavery and apartheid; it is man-made and can be removed by the actions ofhuman beings.” As a solution, Mandela madeit clear that “Education is the most powerfultool which you can use to change the world.”

Mandela went on to say, “For to be freeis not merely to cast off one’s chains, but tolive in a way that respects and enhances thefreedom of others.”

We owe it to our community and chil-dren to live a life that highlights the statementthat says I will do everything in my power tomake the planet a better place than I found it.This is the foundation that The Math Club isbuilt on.

We are trying to offer incentives to chil-dren to perform to the best of their potentialin school, especially in mathematics. If we doa good job we will be able to redirect theefforts of our boys and girls from negativeactions to positive actions that will createmen and women that will build the society weall want to live in.

We need volunteers to monitor exams,mark papers, and serve lunches. The compe-tition will be held on Saturday, January 18,2014 at Richard Green School, Bronx.

Please call 914 522 2673, or [email protected] for moreinformation.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptistminister and social activist, who led theCivil Rights Movement in the UnitedStates from the mid-1950s until his deathby assassination in 1968. ______________________________

"Nothing in the world is more dangerousthan a sincere ignorance and conscien-tious stupidity." — Martin Luther King

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Here are 5 tips to ease the burden of taxpreparation and help in preparation for theApril 15, 2014 deadline.

1. Keep Good Records andUnderstand Available Deductions - Properrecord-keeping year-round is the first step toensure taxes are filed accurately. Save essen-tial paperwork that could be needed to back-up deduction claims, should there be anaudit. Keep it in mind that tax credits anddeductions change each year.

2. Utilize the Small Business Jobs ActTax Provisions - The Small Business JobsAct of 2010, signed into law by PresidentObama, has over 17 tax provisions todecrease tax burdens for small businesses—several of these provisions can be takenadvantage of during this year’s tax season.Utilizing these provisions could providegreat savings for your business.

3. Remember the tax credits withinthe Affordable Care Act - These tax creditswill allow small businesses to cover up to 35percent of the health care premiums a smallbusiness pays to cover its workers. In 2014,the tax credit will increase to 50 percent.

4. Avoid Common Audit Traps - It isvery important to be aware of potential redflags which could include:•Classifying Employees as IndependentContractors–Independent contractors andemployees are not the same and it is impor-tant to understand the difference. In the eyesof the IRS, misclassification can be seen asan attempt to avoid payroll taxes; non-com-pliance can bring penalties and back taxes.•Home Office Deduction – This deduction isvery specific and not all home-based busi-nesses qualify. Know how to determine ifyou are eligible to claim this deduction andwhat specific expenses may be deducted.•Large Sum Miscellaneous Deductions – Ifyou claim a large amount of itemized deduc-tions or miscellaneous expenses, relative toyour income, the IRS could get suspicious.Be specific and label every deduction.

5. Keep Business and PersonalExpenses Separate–The IRS scrutinizespersonal expenses that may have beenclaimed as a business expense, such as theuse of a business vehicle, for personal use.Maintain separate bank and credit cardaccounts for your business and personal use.Be diligent about keeping good records.

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According to the complaint, from 2006until 2011, Majette prepared and filed taxreturns that contained false or inflated item-ized deductions for items such as medicaland dental expenses, gifts, and businessexpenses that resulted in his customersreceiving larger tax refunds than they wereentitled.

The complaint further alleges thatMajette encouraged his customers to sub-mit false documents, such as fraudulentcharitable contribution receipts, to theInternal Revenue Service (IRS).

Earlier this year, Majette pleadedguilty to corruptly endeavoring to obstructand impede the internal revenue laws and topreparing a false tax return. He was sen-tenced to serve 30 months in prison and oneyear of supervised probation upon release,and ordered to pay $123,440 in restitution.The civil complaint filed yesterday alleges

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For some, Christmas is quite simply, themost wonderful time of the year. For

those experiencing relationship breakdownor considering ending their relationship itcan be the worst time of all.

Being faced with the thought of beingcooped up at home for days with your part-ner when things are difficult or facing thefirst Christmas Day without your childrencan be enough to drive anyone off the edge.There are a number of things that you cando however to ease both of you, and thechildren through the festive minefield:

• Children The children shouldn’t beput in the middle of your family dispute atany time of the year, but especially not atChristmas. If you are already separated andhave not already agreed when each of youwill have the children over Christmas, startdiscussing it as soon as possible. The courtwill list hearings at short notice if you can-not agree Christmas contact, but it is nogood calling a solicitor on Christmas Eve.Try to make your plans as child-focused aspossible and put them first – not your ownfeelings. For example consider helping thechildren to make a card for your ex or buy-ing a present with them so that they havesomething lovely to open on Christmasmorning – however difficult it is for you.

• If you are still together Be as civil aspossible to each other, especially if you arestill living together. Remember that yourchildren will always think of Christmastimefondly and you don’t want to tarnish theirmemories by fighting over the sprouts.Enjoy the children’s infectious enthusiasmas much as you can and join in the fun withthem.

•If you are separated It is very hard tonot be with your children at Christmas.Many parents feel very lonely, especiallyfor the first year. Plan what you are going todo with the children when they are withyou, whenever this is. If they are not withyou on the big day itself, plan to celebrateagain the next day so that the children havetwo Christmases (who wouldn’t want two?)If possible, agree with your ex a story abouthow Father Christmas will get their presentsto both houses so you don’t get awkwardquestions. Once again, be civil to eachother; if there is one time to be pleasant onhandover of the children, it is at Christmastime.

•After Christmas If it all goes wrongover Christmas, whether you are alreadyseparated or decide that you want to be,consult a solicitor. Resolution lawyers areall trained to deal with family disputes in aconstructive way and not to put children inthe middle.

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Dear Divine:

My wife of 10 years, "Michelle," andI argue constantly. We can't seem

to agree on anything, have few commoninterests and don't enjoy our time togeth-er. Our love life is nonexistent.

We have gone to three marriagecounselors and it hasn't helped. We now"get along" by avoiding each other.I think it's time we faced the fact thatwe're never going to be happy together.When I bring this up with Michelle, shegets angry and launches into the sameold rage, saying if I want a divorce I'llhave to get a lawyer.

Divorce will be difficult and costlyenough without having to drag lawyersinto it. I'd like us to agree that it's time tosplit and use a mediator to work out thedetails. It will save us a lot of moneyand, hopefully, make the divorce lessacrimonious.

I don't understand why Michellewants to stay together when she's sounhappy and we're unable to makethings better. How can I make her see

that separating -- in as kind a way as pos-sible --will be best for us and the kidsincluded?

-David, Mt.Vernon

Dear David: Your wife may prefer the evils she's liv-ing with to the unknown of being adivorcee with children. However, when amarriage is over -- it's over. And when itreaches the stage that yours has, whatboth parties need to be most concernedabout is preservation of assets, so theyaren't dissipated in attorney's fees.

I have seen both kinds of divorces -- one in which the warring spouses spentso much money in litigation there waslittle left for each of them when it wasover; and the other, in which the coupleagreed their marriage was brokenbeyond repair and arranged their divorcewith as little cost as possible. I don't haveto tell you which people are doing wellnow. So clip this and share it with yourwife.

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A: I think you have two choices-- Youcan stop speaking to the both of

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In the new NCI-funded study,researchers looked at data from more than23,000 postmenopausal women in Iowawho were followed from 1986 to 2010.

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The more sugar-sweetened beveragesa woman drank, the greater her risk,according to the study published onlineNov. 22 in the journal CancerEpidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

There was no link between endometri-al cancers and consumption of sugar-freesoft drinks, sweets/baked goods and starch.

In a journal news release, study authorMaki Inoue-Choi said she wasn't surprisedthat increased intake of sugary drinks wastied to this estrogen-linked cancer.

"Other studies have shown increasingconsumption of sugar-sweetened bever-ages has paralleled the increase in obesity,"explained Inoue-Choi, who was a researchassociate at the University of MinnesotaSchool of Public Health when the studywas conducted.

"Obese women tend to have higherlevels of estrogens and insulin than womenof normal weight, [and] increased levels ofestrogens and insulin are established riskfactors for endometrial cancer."

Inoue-Choi is currently a postdoctoralfellow at the NCI and the U.S. NationalInstitute on Minority Health and HealthDisparities.

A group representing the beverageindustry took issue with the findings.

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