Below is a compilation of a few of the many superb performances from Jamaican athletes at the Beijing Olympics.
Hope you enjoy it.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Melaine Walker - Olympic 400 hurdler champion
Congratulations to Jamaican, Melaine Walker for a stellar performance in the ladies 400m hurdles at the Beijing Olympics. Walker, a past student of St. Jago High School (Jamaica) and the university of Texas (Hooke 'em Horns) won the event in a new Olympic record of 52.64 seconds.
The spunky Jamaican kept her composure after trailing American, Sheena Tosta (formerly Sheena Johnson) for most of the race. Walker is now Jamaica's 2nd Olympic champion at the event following the footsteps of pioneer Deon Hemmings - McCatty. Interestingly, in winning the gruelling event, Walker eclipsed McCatty's 12 year old record Olympic and National record. Thus becoming Jamaica's 3rd gold medalist at the championships following the exploits of sensation Usain Bolt and Jamaica's newly crowned sprint queen Shelly - ann Fraser.
Walker's victory catapults the Jamaican contingent to the top of the track & field medal table with 7 medals (4 gold and 3 silver)
Melaine (sometimes pronounced MEL - LAIN - EEE) won the silver medal at the 2002 world junior championships held in Kingston, Jamaica. She later went on to represent Essex community college where she enjoyed some success. After her stint at Essex she moved on to the university of Texas (at Austin) where she earned many NCAA All American honours. The versatile Walker finished 3rd in the 100m hurdles along with capturing her pet event, the 400m hurdles in her senior year. Unfortunately, minutes after capturing the NCAA title she was disqualified for improperly clearing a hurdle.
Walker has been on the verge of Olympic greatness since leaving high school which makes her current form and recent accomplishments surprising to few.
The spunky Jamaican kept her composure after trailing American, Sheena Tosta (formerly Sheena Johnson) for most of the race. Walker is now Jamaica's 2nd Olympic champion at the event following the footsteps of pioneer Deon Hemmings - McCatty. Interestingly, in winning the gruelling event, Walker eclipsed McCatty's 12 year old record Olympic and National record. Thus becoming Jamaica's 3rd gold medalist at the championships following the exploits of sensation Usain Bolt and Jamaica's newly crowned sprint queen Shelly - ann Fraser.
Walker's victory catapults the Jamaican contingent to the top of the track & field medal table with 7 medals (4 gold and 3 silver)
Melaine (sometimes pronounced MEL - LAIN - EEE) won the silver medal at the 2002 world junior championships held in Kingston, Jamaica. She later went on to represent Essex community college where she enjoyed some success. After her stint at Essex she moved on to the university of Texas (at Austin) where she earned many NCAA All American honours. The versatile Walker finished 3rd in the 100m hurdles along with capturing her pet event, the 400m hurdles in her senior year. Unfortunately, minutes after capturing the NCAA title she was disqualified for improperly clearing a hurdle.
Walker has been on the verge of Olympic greatness since leaving high school which makes her current form and recent accomplishments surprising to few.
Jamaica proudly salutes you Melaine!
Usain Bolt 200m record holder and olympic champion
Congratulations to Jamaican Usain Bolt for achieving the sprint double (100m & 200m) along with smashing the world records in those events at the Beijing Olympics. The phenom smashed Micheal Johnson's 12 year old record of 19.32s by two hundredths of a second, establishing a new record of 19.30s.
Bolt, still 21, is the first Jamaican to capture the 100m and thus the first Jamaican to win the sprint double at the Olympics. Additionally, Bolt is the first man since Jamaican Donald Quarrie to hold both sprint records simultaneously.
"Lightening" Bolt is the first athlete since Carl Lewis to achieve this elusive and testing double.
Bolt who plans to take a day off from competition celebrates his 22nd birthday on Thursday, August 21, 2008.
Bolt's mind boggling achievement in the 200m came just minutes before his country woman Melaine Walker won the 400 meter hurdles in a new Olympic record of 52.64s. Walker, a graduate of the university of Texas, followed in the footsteps of Olympian Deon Hemmings as the 2nd Jamaican woman to capture the top position in what is considered one of the sport's most gruelling events.
Here is the Olympic 200m champion's world record effort.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Usain Bolt 100m Olympic Champion
Here is Bolt's first world record performance
Music: Vybz Kartel - Murda dem
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Swimming world records falling like rain drops.
I'm trying to contain myself while writing this so that my thoughts are coherent. However, after the exploits of the swimmers (especially Phelps) at this years inception of the Olympics, I must say that it is challenging.
What does a world record signify?
My understanding of a world record is that it is a mark reached for the first time in history. Someone who attains a world record in swimming is therefore the fastest person to ever undertake that particular distance/discipline in the history of the sport.
With that understood. How are so many records falling in swimming this year? For example. John Brown steps up in heat 1 in the 50m freestyle, finishes the race and smashes the world record! He's elated, extatic (reaches for his cell phone to call his mom at home in timbuktoo).
Heat 2 comes around, and John Hancock establishes a new record! (John Brown didn't even have time to call his mom!)
Heat 3 comes around and Hitorchi Suzuki eclipses that record and is now the new world record holder!
How special is the attaining of a world record if so many people have the ability to break it? Additionally, what of the people who were holders of world records for decades before this Olympics? If still alive, they must feel pretty unhappy seeing Tom, Dick and Harry swim below their mark at will.
According to some experts the pool at the Beijing Olympics has been calibrated to produce less friction enabling swimmers to produce faster times. The pool is three meters deep and in the swimming world, that's a fast pool!
Additionally, the new suits from Speedo have been carefully designs to meet the competitive needs of Olympic level swimmers.
With all of that said, my opinion is unchanged. A world or Olympic record means very little if every jack man has access to it.
Let three people break a record in the heats of a track event and see how quickly the world would scrutinize those performances. The IAAF, WADA, USADA and every other anti doping agency or related firm would be all over those athletes' blood and urine samples. I can only hope the same is being done in swimming.
For example,
Heat 1 of the men's 100m
Asafa Powell runs 9.71s
Heat 2
Usain Bolt runs 9.69s
Heat 3
Tyson Gay produces 9.68s
How believable is that? With 2 - 3 more rounds of competition left in the event not very!
But the swimmers can do it!
What does a world record signify?
My understanding of a world record is that it is a mark reached for the first time in history. Someone who attains a world record in swimming is therefore the fastest person to ever undertake that particular distance/discipline in the history of the sport.
With that understood. How are so many records falling in swimming this year? For example. John Brown steps up in heat 1 in the 50m freestyle, finishes the race and smashes the world record! He's elated, extatic (reaches for his cell phone to call his mom at home in timbuktoo).
Heat 2 comes around, and John Hancock establishes a new record! (John Brown didn't even have time to call his mom!)
Heat 3 comes around and Hitorchi Suzuki eclipses that record and is now the new world record holder!
How special is the attaining of a world record if so many people have the ability to break it? Additionally, what of the people who were holders of world records for decades before this Olympics? If still alive, they must feel pretty unhappy seeing Tom, Dick and Harry swim below their mark at will.
According to some experts the pool at the Beijing Olympics has been calibrated to produce less friction enabling swimmers to produce faster times. The pool is three meters deep and in the swimming world, that's a fast pool!
Additionally, the new suits from Speedo have been carefully designs to meet the competitive needs of Olympic level swimmers.
With all of that said, my opinion is unchanged. A world or Olympic record means very little if every jack man has access to it.
Let three people break a record in the heats of a track event and see how quickly the world would scrutinize those performances. The IAAF, WADA, USADA and every other anti doping agency or related firm would be all over those athletes' blood and urine samples. I can only hope the same is being done in swimming.
For example,
Heat 1 of the men's 100m
Asafa Powell runs 9.71s
Heat 2
Usain Bolt runs 9.69s
Heat 3
Tyson Gay produces 9.68s
How believable is that? With 2 - 3 more rounds of competition left in the event not very!
But the swimmers can do it!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Dell Inspiron 6000
I'm selling my Dell inspiron 6000 notebook. I've had it for a while now and I'm ready to part ways with it, we had some fun times.
Here are some details:
If you're interested in pictures of the unit or bidding on it you can go:
Here
Dell Inspiron 6000 + stock battery + power cord
Item has many bruises and scratches around unit.
Has noticeable crack by housing of hinge (see picture)
Battery does not hold charge
Power cord is 4mnths old.
Hard drive is not included.
Unit was opened to clean internal fan.
Laptop does not power on.
This unit is being sold as is.
Item has many bruises and scratches around unit.
Has noticeable crack by housing of hinge (see picture)
Battery does not hold charge
Power cord is 4mnths old.
Hard drive is not included.
Unit was opened to clean internal fan.
Laptop does not power on.
This unit is being sold as is.
Product details (when new)
| Inspiron 6000 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 (1.86GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 | Qty: 1 Unit Price: $1,113.00 |
| Inspiron 6000 | Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 (1.86GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) | TM18VN1 | [464-8456] |
| Display | 15.4 inch WXGA LCD Panel | 15XGA | [320-3893] |
| Memory | 512MB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms | 512MB2D | [311-4421] |
| Video Card | Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 | INTVIDS | [320-4507] |
| Hard Drive | 60GB 5400rpm Hard Drive | 60GB | [341-0966] |
| Operating System (Office software not included) | Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 | WMCE | [420-5755] [420-4830] [412-0689] [420-4928] [463-2282] [420-5460] [420-5476] [420-5769] |
| Network Card | Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem | INTNIC | [430-0493] |
| Adobe Software | Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 | ADOBER | [430-1048] |
| Combo/DVD+RW Drives | 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive | 24COMBO | [313-2570] [420-5111] |
| Wireless Networking Card | Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps) | IP2915 | [430-1392] |
| Office Software (not included in Windows XP) | No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only | ICOREL | [412-0803] |
| Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) | No Security Subscription | TMNO | [420-5642] |
| Battery | 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr) | 6BAT | [312-0277] |
| Carrying Cases | Large Backpack Carrying Case | BACKPAK | [310-6293] |
| Hardware Warranty | 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support | ST111RR | [950-3337] [950-9057] [960-6910] [960-6900] [983-2207] |
| Dial-Up Internet Access | 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included | AOLDHS | [420-3224] [412-0687] [412-0787] [420-5256] |
| Miscellaneous | Award Winning Service & Support | I6000S2 | [464-0591] |
| Financial Software | No QuickBooks package selected - includes limited use trial | QBSSP | [420-5139] |
| Operating System Backup & Recovery | PC Restore recovery system by Symantec | PCR | [464-5503] |
| Dell Digital Entertainment | Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience | SEP | [412-0865] |
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Bored at work
Is being bored at work a good thing? Would you rather be bored than overwhelmed by work? For most of us out there I'm assuming our answer would be the former, boredom.
Since I'm bored and not in the mood to construct meaningful sentences. I will just throw a couple things out there and you (the reader) should be thankful for whatever 2 cents you pick up in the process (Just kidding!).
A list of some songs on my ipod:
For motivation
Mavado - money changer
Mavado - overcome
To get the blood flowing
Soulja Boy - Shoot out
Soulja Boy - Snap & Roll
Nostalgic purposes
Tupac - Keep ya head up
Biggie - Sky is the limit
For the ladies
Ryan leslie ft Cassie - Addiction
Lloyd - One for me
When I'm feeling like a boss
Mavado - Car back
Lloyd Banks - Money rules the world
(My boss just returned - back to work!)
Since I'm bored and not in the mood to construct meaningful sentences. I will just throw a couple things out there and you (the reader) should be thankful for whatever 2 cents you pick up in the process (Just kidding!).
A list of some songs on my ipod:
For motivation
Mavado - money changer
Mavado - overcome
To get the blood flowing
Soulja Boy - Shoot out
Soulja Boy - Snap & Roll
Nostalgic purposes
Tupac - Keep ya head up
Biggie - Sky is the limit
For the ladies
Ryan leslie ft Cassie - Addiction
Lloyd - One for me
When I'm feeling like a boss
Mavado - Car back
Lloyd Banks - Money rules the world
(My boss just returned - back to work!)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Feeling Lost
Don't you just dislike it when you feel lost and confused? Well I've been feeling that way recently and the feeling has been pretty hard to shake. I've tried writing down things to do each day, "organizing my life", "getting my life together", along with prayer and Lord knows what else, I just can't shake the darned confusion! Sigh, I think it's a result of me having a lot of things on my mind recently and not being able to resolve the issues as quickly as I would want. Whatever the cause may be, I'm tired of it! And I'm in desperate need for some clarity and direction in my life!
Sometimes I wish my brain had a local yellow pages for my thoughts or some kind of directory to keep them from getting so convoluted. Additionally I would have a local search engine in my brain (like google) that could pick out the necessary information for me and list them in order of relevance! Now that would be neat! Google brain! (As if google doesn't have enough applications out there already!).
Generally speaking I don't use yellow pages or searches of that sort on a regular basis. If I need to find local business or services I usually resort to google maps (google should pay me for free advertisement!). But seriously, I love google maps! More so than mapquest. I'm not sure why but I never got the hang of using mapquest. Plus, google maps not only gives you directions but you get to see the actual location of the place you're looking for!
I love food - did I mention that?
Earlier today I was searching through a site my friend told me to check out (local.com) for some local restaurants. I searched for the closest In N Out burger I could find. For those of you outside of the Los Angeles area In N Out makes some of the most scrumptious, to die for burgers you will ever taste in the western hemisphere! I was able to find an In N Out location just 4 miles from me on the outskirts of Hollywood, not too shabby if I say so myself.
Anyway..
My brain is still convoluted and after saying all that mumbo jumbo I may have to invest in some brain police to direct the traffic in my cerebral cortex - or something like that.
Sometimes I wish my brain had a local yellow pages for my thoughts or some kind of directory to keep them from getting so convoluted. Additionally I would have a local search engine in my brain (like google) that could pick out the necessary information for me and list them in order of relevance! Now that would be neat! Google brain! (As if google doesn't have enough applications out there already!).
Generally speaking I don't use yellow pages or searches of that sort on a regular basis. If I need to find local business or services I usually resort to google maps (google should pay me for free advertisement!). But seriously, I love google maps! More so than mapquest. I'm not sure why but I never got the hang of using mapquest. Plus, google maps not only gives you directions but you get to see the actual location of the place you're looking for!
I love food - did I mention that?
Anyway..
My brain is still convoluted and after saying all that mumbo jumbo I may have to invest in some brain police to direct the traffic in my cerebral cortex - or something like that.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Jamaican slangs and terminology
Yuzimi (U ZEE ME) - you understand me?
Dun know (DONE - KNOW) - you already know
Likkle more (LEEKLE MORE) - See you later
Wha gwan (WA-AH GWON) - Whats up?
Daggering (DA-GUR-ING) - Intercourse (the act of copulating)
Frass (FRRRR-ASS) - The state of being high or intoxicated
Fassy (FAH - SEE) - Unsavory person
Touch di road (TOUCH DEE ROAD) - Time to go on the road
Stick bruk inna yuh ears (STICK BRUH-CK IN AH U EARS) - Are you deaf?
High Yield Investment Programs
Wikipedia puts it this way:
A High-Yield Investment Program (HYIP) is a type of scam. At one time, it was used to refer to an investment program which may have offered a high return on investment. The term "HYIP" was abused by the operators of scams to camouflage their scams as legitimate investments. Due to this overuse by the operators, HYIP has become synonymous with scam or Ponzi scheme. The usage of the term has evolved to refer to a kind of Ponzi scheme that recruits "investors" through the Internet.
How do I feel about HYIPs? I regard them with utter distaste, the type of disgust and abhorrence Nazi's would be proud of. Why? Because they steal peoples' hard earned money while crushing their dreams. How would you feel if you entrusted the result of your blood, sweat and tears to a company who promised to multiply your capital only to see all your money disappear? I'm sure you would be far less than happy!
Too bad! Whoever entrusts their funds to such entities must be filthy rich and is willing to take that sort of risk. It is highly unlikely that I would fall victim to any such progam as I am too poor to risk my pennies!
Bank of America, Washington Mutual... they have my cash. As for these high yield fancy pants establishments. My patronage extends and ends with this blog post. Full stop!
A High-Yield Investment Program (HYIP) is a type of scam. At one time, it was used to refer to an investment program which may have offered a high return on investment. The term "HYIP" was abused by the operators of scams to camouflage their scams as legitimate investments. Due to this overuse by the operators, HYIP has become synonymous with scam or Ponzi scheme. The usage of the term has evolved to refer to a kind of Ponzi scheme that recruits "investors" through the Internet.
How do I feel about HYIPs? I regard them with utter distaste, the type of disgust and abhorrence Nazi's would be proud of. Why? Because they steal peoples' hard earned money while crushing their dreams. How would you feel if you entrusted the result of your blood, sweat and tears to a company who promised to multiply your capital only to see all your money disappear? I'm sure you would be far less than happy!
Too bad! Whoever entrusts their funds to such entities must be filthy rich and is willing to take that sort of risk. It is highly unlikely that I would fall victim to any such progam as I am too poor to risk my pennies!
Bank of America, Washington Mutual... they have my cash. As for these high yield fancy pants establishments. My patronage extends and ends with this blog post. Full stop!
University: Likes & Dislikes
I'm about to complete my third year (junior) of college and have decided (out of sheer boredom) to compile a list of some of my likes and dislikes regarding university life.
Dislikes:
10)Attending class
9) Studying
8) Roommates
7) Never having enough money
6) Being away from home
5) Football games
4) Drunk people at football games
2) Drunk people who throw things at you at football games
1) Waking up for 8am classes!
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8) Roommates
7) Never having enough money
6) Being away from home
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Konshens - Winner
Konshens (pronounced conscience) is the latest artiste to send shock waves through Jamaica's provocative dancehal culture. His new single "Winner" has hit home with many Jamaicans and has become an anthem for Jamaicans rich and poor. The video accentuates the lyrics well so much so that one eagerly awaits the video's mainstream - international debut.
Konshens - Winner
Women's 100m Beijing Olympics 2008
The women's 100m sprint is one of the most highly anticipated events at this year's staging of the Olympic Games. The Americans have for many years dominated the sprints and plan on continuing their tradition of excellence. Standing in their way are a trio of Jamaican athletes who have established themselves as worthy opponents.
Leading the list is 2007 NCAA champion Kerron Stewart. Stewart who h
as posted some blistering times this season finished ahead of Sherone Simpson and Olympic champion Veronica Campbell - Brown at the Jamaican Olympic Trials held in June 2008. Stewart has been having a season to remember with only one loss coming to mind in late July where she stumbled from a bad start while competing in the 100m. Stewart, a world junior 100m finalist and gold medalist (4x100) is finally realizing the talent she promised in 2002. Her top end speed is unmatched and is considered to be one of the fiercest competitors in the sport - she will be hard to beat!The next athlete representing Jamaica is Shelly - ann Fraser. Not known to many, Fraser burst onto the scene in virtually one race; a race which may be considered the most importan
t race in her short professional career. The race spoken about is the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials where she narrowly missed defeating Kerron Stewart while shaving eons off her personal best in the event and subsequently defeating favorites, Sherone Simpson and world champion Veronica Campbell - Brown. Many experts consider that race to be one of the biggest upsets of this track season as Campbell - Brown failed in qualifying for the team as Fraser announced her arrival in the big league. Fraser's greatest assest is her start and without a good one she may find herself staring at the heels of her opponents. Her inexperience and small statue are noteworthy weaknesses. Despite this she has been able to run under the 11 second barrier twice this season, she is no fluke!Jamaica's other entrant, Sherone Simpson, is no stranger to the winner's circle. In 20
06 she was the most dominant female sprinter as herself and teammate Asafa Powell lit the world a fire recording impressive performances. Simpson has established herself as Jamaica's most versatile sprinter as her prowess extends to the quarter mile event, the 400m. Simpson has produced many sub 11 clockings in her career but is yet to take home any hardware from a major championship. If she get's it right in the final of the 100m it will require a super - human effort to defeat her.Jamaica has put together their best team ever. Only the Americans can boast the speed and versatility these women bring to the table. It will be interesting to see who makes the final. Only eight competitors are allowed in the final and if the U.S and Jamaica's athlete's make the final that would leave only 2 lanes for other countries. With the current form of these gifted athletes and history between the countries, the likelihood of this occurring is not far - fetched.
I know the Jamaicans are ready, and the Americans always deliver! But is the rest of the world ready to fill those 2 lanes and become a part of what may be the fastest Olympic women's final in history? Lace up your spikes, say a prayer and take a deep breath. This one will be down to who can keep their nerve best!
Here is how the race unfolded:
Beijing Olympics: Women's 100m final
Monday, August 4, 2008
Selling my nintendo wii
So after owning one of the most revolutionary pieces of gaming technology in the last decade or so, I have decided that it is now time for me to part ways with my nintendo wii! We had some fun times, battling against bowser and his minions in super mario galaxy (my favorite wii game). There were some disappointments as well, manhunt for example was an utter waste of my hard earned money. On the other hand, where manhunt fell off, mario & sonic at the olympic games made up for it along with super smash brothers and mario kart.
Why am I selling my wii?
First of all, i'm broke! Secondly, I realized that I hardly play it and have found myself to be more attracted to microsoft's xbox 360. The 360 has more games to choose from which explains the wider genre of games it offers. Additionally, priced a lot lower than sony's playstation 3 it speaks to the hearts of people like myself struggling to stay above the poverty line.
So after figuring that I had exhausted all the gadgets and amenities the wii has to offer I realized that I had not tried out the wii fitness board and wii fit. Why am I not surprised? First of all, at 6'2 165lbs, I doubt that I need any excercise. (I do run a couple miles each day, that should suffice enough). There is no way on this planet that I would make the wii fit plunge! I do not find it comforting burning up a sweat while engaging myself in something that should be relaxing!
It is my firm belief that I am ready to take the halo 3 leap and convert to the xbox 360. After bad mouthing microsoft for years I admit the console has grown on me, along with it's bulky controller. (thanks for making it more user friendly)
Anyway, macbooks' still rule, apple kicks serious #$%^ and windows sucks!
(Take that Willam "Bill" Gates)
Why am I selling my wii?
First of all, i'm broke! Secondly, I realized that I hardly play it and have found myself to be more attracted to microsoft's xbox 360. The 360 has more games to choose from which explains the wider genre of games it offers. Additionally, priced a lot lower than sony's playstation 3 it speaks to the hearts of people like myself struggling to stay above the poverty line.
So after figuring that I had exhausted all the gadgets and amenities the wii has to offer I realized that I had not tried out the wii fitness board and wii fit. Why am I not surprised? First of all, at 6'2 165lbs, I doubt that I need any excercise. (I do run a couple miles each day, that should suffice enough). There is no way on this planet that I would make the wii fit plunge! I do not find it comforting burning up a sweat while engaging myself in something that should be relaxing!
It is my firm belief that I am ready to take the halo 3 leap and convert to the xbox 360. After bad mouthing microsoft for years I admit the console has grown on me, along with it's bulky controller. (thanks for making it more user friendly)
Anyway, macbooks' still rule, apple kicks serious #$%^ and windows sucks!
(Take that Willam "Bill" Gates)
Beijing Olympics 2008
Mens 100m
Why? Not only is the winner classified as the fastest man on the planet but Jamaica has three very competitive entrants. Those being,
Asafa Powell - former 100m world record holder
Michael Frater - World Championship silver medalist
Usain Bolt - current 100m world record holder
This event will definitely be a clash of the titans as the Jamaican trio will duel against strong challenges from the USA featuring the likes of:
Tyson Gay - double sprint world champion
Walter Dix - many time NCAA champion
Darvis Patton - 4th fastest individual over this discipline this year
Additionally the Trinidadians have put together a formidable trio who will be right on the heels of the Jamaicans and Americans ready to capitalize on any hiccups. They include:
Marc Burns - world championship finalist
Darrel Brown - world championship silver medalist
Richard Thompson - NCAA 100m champion
Mens 110h
This event usually offers many thrills and spills. This year is no different as 21 year old phenom Dayron Robles seeks to continue his winning streak this year as he goes up against the current Olympic champion Liu Xiang of China.
Xiang is regarded as one of the fiercest competitors in the sport and will not relinquish his crown easily. Additionally, the Olympics being staged in China should give Xiang home crowd advantage.
Stay tuned for more Beijing Olympics round up
Employment
I currently work for a relative where I am getting way less than my qualifications stipulate. Additionally the conditions at the office are less than ideal for me (dusty, no a/c, dirt, grime etc..).
After two weeks of not receiving my full pay (which is less than what i should be paid!!) I'm seriously seeking job opportunities elsewhere. Unfortunately the employment atmosphere in the country I reside is quite hostile and I cannot foresee myself being employed elsewhere in the near future!
Recruitment agency
I am unaware of any such agencies where I live as this would be of great assistance in aiding my job search.
On my way home from my holiday weekend I drove through Manchester and wondered what the job opportunities were like in that parish? The town seemed very slow paced and dry - not somewhere I would like to be. (No jobs in manchester for me)
Till some opportune job vacancy pops up, I'm stuck working for peanuts!
Even a call centre job vacancy!
After two weeks of not receiving my full pay (which is less than what i should be paid!!) I'm seriously seeking job opportunities elsewhere. Unfortunately the employment atmosphere in the country I reside is quite hostile and I cannot foresee myself being employed elsewhere in the near future!
Recruitment agency
I am unaware of any such agencies where I live as this would be of great assistance in aiding my job search.
On my way home from my holiday weekend I drove through Manchester and wondered what the job opportunities were like in that parish? The town seemed very slow paced and dry - not somewhere I would like to be. (No jobs in manchester for me)
Till some opportune job vacancy pops up, I'm stuck working for peanuts!
Even a call centre job vacancy!
"Will work for beer"
How to fix a dell 6000 laptop
I've owned a dell 6000 laptop for a little bit over three years now and man have we been through the roller coaster ride of love!Needless to say that it is now on its "last" and I'm now in desperate need of repair services etc. However, i'm not willing to pay anyone to resurrect my beauty since I have enough confidence in my computer/mr fix it skills.
After encountering a bit of difficulty in disassembling the machine I came across this helpful video on youtube, it is definitely worth a look. The biggest downside to it is that there are no verbal directions (just music in the background). I hope it helps in your troubleshooting etc.
After encountering a bit of difficulty in disassembling the machine I came across this helpful video on youtube, it is definitely worth a look. The biggest downside to it is that there are no verbal directions (just music in the background). I hope it helps in your troubleshooting etc.
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