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THE WOMEN were trapped in the area for College hopefuls an hour. CONTESTANTS ON TOUR Tim Aylen Pair trapped left in lurch by ‘late in water as men threaten announcement’ to kill them By MEGAN REYNOLDS depending on after his Tribune Staff Reporter announcement on Wednes- By MEGAN [email protected] day. REYNOLDS And the crisis of their situ- Tribune Staff Reporter HUNDREDS of college ation has been compounded mreynolds@ hopefuls planning to attend by the recession that has left tribunemedia.net university have had their thousands of Bahamians out dreams shattered by the Gov- of work. ernment’s decision to scrap A 24-year-old legal secre- A PEACEFUL day student loans this year. tary who planned to study law at the beach turned Critics have slammed Edu- in Newcastle, in the United into an hour of terror cation Minister Carl Bethel Kingdom, in September was for two Bahamian for telling promising students relying on the Government women when a group just weeks before they loan in order to attend. of men threatened to planned to go off to college She had already booked kill them. that they will no longer The victims, aged 22 receive the funding they were SEE page 11 and 32, were trapped in the water for around an hour as a gang of around 12 men sur- Chamber of Commerce committee rounded them on the MISS UNIVERSE 2009 contestants are treated to a tour of Government House yesterday led sand, the rocks, and in to examine the education system by renowned local historian Dr Gail Saunders. See pages two and five inside and check out tomor- the water at a secluded row’s Tribune for a special Miss Universe supplement. By ALISON LOWE beach on the south side Tribune Staff Reporter of New Providence, [email protected] they said. Attorneys file summons Former PLP chairman They had been alone BECAUSE of its “serious” concerns about the state of edu- on the beach off Hanna cation in the country, Chamber of Commerce has over ousted Hotel calls for consultation on Road, near the junction put together a high level committee to examine how the edu- with Fox Hill Road, cation system and particularly vocational training opportunities Union president ruling chief justice appointment when the men arrived can be developed. in a car at around Charging that the decline in the BGCSE and BJC grade By NATARIO McKENZIE By PAUL G TURNQUEST 1.30pm on Monday. Tribune Staff Reporter Tribune Staff Reporter A group of five averages released on Tuesday are “disappointing but not sur- [email protected] prising” BCC President Khaalis Rolle said that improving the [email protected] pulled up in a car and heckled them, then two SEE page 11 ATTORNEYS for ousted Bahamas Hotel IN ORDER to advance approached them in Catering and Allied Workers Union Presi- democracy in the the water. dent Nicole Martin have filed a summons Bahamas, former PLP The women, who did seeking to have Supreme Court Justice Jon chairman Raynard Rigby not want to be named, Isaacs reconsider his recent ruling on the hotel called on Prime Minister said they were verbally union elections and for a stay in the proceed- Hubert Ingraham and abused and as they ings pending that reconsideration or appeal, PLP Leader Perry walked further down lawyer Damian Gomez said yesterday. Christie to allow for a the beach, picking up a Attorneys and hotel union officials involved wider base of consultation conch shell for protec- in the continuing legal saga over the Bahamas when it comes to the tion, another two Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union appointment of a chief approached. (BHCAWU) elections met for about two justice to the judiciary. “They said they hours in a closed hearing before Justice Isaacs would wait for us in the Noting that the current Raynard Rigby yesterday morning. Following the hearing, system allows for the bushes. When we attorney Keod Smith, who is representing appointment of a chief justice based solely on asked them to leave us Kirk Wilson, First Vice President of the union, the discretion of the Prime Minister after con- alone they just swore told reporters that the hearing of the applica- sultation with the leader of the Opposition, at us,” said one of the tion had been adjourned to Tuesday at 1 pm. Mr Rigby said that he thought that in the year women. “At that time the court will hear full argu- 2009, our political leaders would show some “Then I looked up ments and make a decision on that date or “degree of maturity” and allow a broad base and there were around SEE page 11 SEE page 12 SEE page 12

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LOCAL NEWS PACKED DAY OF ACTIVITIES FOR MISS UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS TOUR OF BEAUTY PHOTOS: Chester Robards/Tribune staff

By CARA BRENNEN-BETHEL Tribune Features Editor

ROM cigar rolling to tea with Governor-General Arthur Han- na, yesterday was packed with activities for the contestants par- ticipatingF in the 2009 Miss Universe . After touring the country’s premiere art gallery, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, the contestants were whisked away to the historic Graycliff restaurant and hotel where they were treated to a special lunch of sweet potato soup, fresh beet with goat cheese, figs, homemade vinaigrette dressing and salmon with Mediterranean sauce. The contestants declared the meal “delicious.” Following lunch, the girls were given a tour of the world famous cigar factory at the resort and were treated to a hands-on seminar on how cigars are rolled. Graycliff owner Enrico Garzaroli told The Tribune it was a pleasure to host the ladies. He said his restaurant has served presi- dents, royalty and dignitaries from all over the MISS Jessica Umana and Tri- world so it was only fitting that it cater to bune Business Reporter Chester Robards. the 55 beauty queens – whom he said were “more nice looking than the Queen of Eng- expressed appreciation for the warm wel- land.” come offered by the Bahamian people. Mr Garzaroli added that the cigar rolling The governor general joked that it was was a huge hit with the ladies, and that many every man’s desire and delight to be sur- of them took a special cigar with them as a rounded by beautiful women. He said he was souvenir. Then it was off to Government indeed a lucky man yesterday. House, where the red carpet was rolled out He described the lunch as a once-in-a-life- for the contestants, beginning with an infor- time opportunity and said it was an “intoxi- mative tour of the property. cating and delightful experience.” Governor General Arthur Hanna, Social “On behalf of Bahamians everywhere, I MISS Michelle Rouillard shows off an outfit designed by her Services Minister Loretta Butler-Turner, oth- thank you for choosing the Bahamas. By your friend and image co-ordinator Diego Guarnizo, a fashion designer and a er parliamentarians and their spouses and choice of venue, you are affording us the member of the Colombian National Beauty Pageant Organisation. Dame Marguerite Pindling joined the con- opportunity to showcase our nation to mil- testants in the ballroom of Government lions around the world. The Bahamas will House for a tea party. indeed gain incalculable exposure as it is Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Uni- prominently featured during the month.” verse Organisation, noted how exciting it was He also wished , the out- for pageant organisers and contestants to be going Miss Universe, the very best in the hosted so graciously at the home of some- future. The afternoon included entertainment MISS one who can truly be called “one of the by the National Children’s Choir and the Karla Carrillo founding fathers of his country” and Royal Bahamas Police Force Marching Band. and Miss Lourdes Figueroa greet the press

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LOCAL NEWS THE 10-YEAR 2009 EDUCATION PLAN OF JULY 6, 2009 Original intent of education plan is unclear PM goes on vacation By Ralph J Massey mathematics exam? Why is Economist and Consultant there a Skills Gap? The answer is complex as pointed out in “The Learning FTER a careful read- Crisis Essay” that is now in its Aing, it is not clear ‘YOUR SAY’ second printing. exactly what was the original In short, it is a failure in par- intent of the 65-page 10-year enting that is so important in Education plan presented to the first four years of life, a cul- the 2009 Education summit on the country achieved the quan- 70s, ture that does not prize disci- July 6th. tity objective but this has been • The College of the pline, learning and hard work, It was 13 months in the mak- a hollow achievement. In fact, Bahamas, and a hidden critical skills y

ing; but it was marked DRAFT; when it comes to education • The Bahamas Hotel Train- shortage in the public teaching a and according to the text it was “quality”, the Public School sys- ing College, corps of the country. s m a listing of Ministerial tem “failed to educate”; far too • The Bahamas Vocational The Department of Educa- a R

“hopes...a document for use by many students failed; and as job Training Institute, tion is trying to do all the tasks r e candidates too many were not • The South Andros Training t the general public” and not a that Public Education tries to e P “technical document.” qualified for the job openings Centre, do everywhere in the “socially / o One can only conclude that created by the Government's • The Bahamas General Cer- t

progressive world” without the o this makes it either a very development policies. tificate of Education (BGCSE), necessary talent and determi- h P

expensive Public Relations According to the joint Euro- • The Rigby Reads diagnos- nation to do them well. S I release or an array of 309 objec- pean Union/Bahamian Gov- tic testing, The chief defect in the 10- B tives that are the intended start- ernment Plan of December • The School for the Men- Year 2009 Education Plan of PRIME MINISTER Hubert Ingraham and his wife Delores left Nas- ing points in negotiations for 2008, business has had to fill tally Retarded, July 6, 2009 is that it does not sau on August 6 for their annual holiday. They are to return on funding. new positions at all levels in the • The Centre for the Deaf, analyze the Learning Crisis, August 18. They were seen off on Wednesday afternoon by Cabinet The document tried to put economy with imported labour. • The PACE programme for identify the fundamentals, set Secretary Anita Bernard and Police Commissioner Reginald Fergu- the Ministry into a positive his- This is the “Skills Gap.” teen mothers, its priorities and address them son. torical perspective. It referred What went wrong? • The summer Extended with concrete starting points. to the Government's 1972 The DRAFT Plan proudly Learning Programme, Such an approach would be PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham left Nassau on recounts its achievements: • Programme SURE, White Paper on Education that the start of a slow and agoniz- Wednesday for two weeks vacation leave. He will return on stated the country's objective: “From Slate to Interactive • The Autistic Unit, etc. ing process that could take up “An education...which is of the Whiteboard”; from the mini Despite such efforts, why do to two decades to finish. August 19. right kind and sufficient both chalk boards used in the typical the Public School leavers score To start such an effort is During the Prime Minister’s absence Education Minister in quantity and quality to meet primary school of the 1950s to so poorly on their BGCSE absolutely necessary even in the Carl Bethel will act as Prime Minister from August 5 to the intellectual, moral, emo- the whiteboards of today. exams and fail to receive diplo- present financial crisis; the August 9, and Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette tional and physical need of all.” There was — mas on such a large scale? Why country must demonstrate to will act from August 10 to August 18. As noted by the Prime Min- • The primary and secondary do only 18 per cent of public itself and the world that it can Minister of State Zhivargo Laing will act as Minister of ister in his closing comments, school building of the 1960s and school leavers pass the BGCSE do the basics well. Finance from August 5 to August 18. DUNDAS CENTRE: PREMIERE OF ‘FRESH’ Social commentary in Bahamian movie THE premiere of the all-Bahamian movie,” Mr Rolle said. “We deal with performs under the moniker LC. Craig movie “Fresh” is set to prick at the social themes of material greed, financial respon- Lenihan of Vision Pictures worked on the conscience when it premiers at the Dundas sibility, guidance of younger generations movie as director of photography. Centre tonight. and more. We really wanted to do some- “Audiences should be really pleased The movie is a first for writer and direc- thing that was relevant for our times, when with what we were able to do as a group of tor Clarence Rolle, who has been on the many people have been put out of work first time Bahamian movie makers. The theatre scene for several years. Most recent- or are facing that possibility. So, in an enter- movie suits its title and definitely has a ly he wrote and directed the stage plays taining way, the movie even slips in helpful ‘fresh’ look and feel to it,” Mr Lenihan “The Web Shop Horror” and “The Ral- hints for how we can stay afloat during said. ly.” tough financial times.” “With a very small budget we were able “I was very enthusiastic about doing a to give it a polished and professional movie,” Mr Rolle said. appearance working with a limited amount “Film is enduring and it is gratifying to Superb of equipment. It’s easy to get caught up in know that you played a major part in cre- the story and lose yourself in the world of Mr Rolle said “Fresh” features superb ating something that will live on for ages, the characters for those 40 minutes. The acting from an ensemble cast. Leading the exactly as you made it.” premiere will definitely be special. It’s a way are Gene Cage and D’Adra Smith- “Fresh” follows a contemporary must attend event,” he said. Owen, as the heads of the family. Their Bahamian family during challenging eco- The showing of the movie will be fol- son, Ram, is played by Terran Brown, nomic and social times. Solomon, the lowed by a discussion with the audience whose sister Renell, recently starred in the father of the family, returns from prison on the film’s themes. Community leaders Maria Govan movie “Rain”. as a better man. When he finds his wife such as law enforcement officials, financial The movie also features an original score struggling financially and his son running on experts, youth leaders and the cast of by noted Bahamian musician and compos- the wrong side of the law, he works to put “Fresh” will lead the talks. “Fresh” is rated er Christian Justilien. An original rap was his family back on track. A, which means it is suitable for all ages. also done by lead actor Gene Cage, who “There is so much packed into this The movie starts at 7pm.

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THE WOMEN were on the beach off Hanna Road, near the junction with Fox Hill Road. Gang of 12 puts women through hour of terror

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12 of them running in the water in their jeans and shoes, screaming ‘We are going to get you, we are coming for you’ and I just got so scared.” The 32-year-old took her cell phone from the bag she was carrying and threatened to call the police. But the gang of thugs were undeterred. One asked the women for a cigarette, which she gave him, and when the group still did not back off, the 32-year-old said she was going to take a picture of them with her camera phone. She said: “We begged them to leave us alone six or seven times. We were so traumatised and scared. “They said they were going to kill us. They said they were going to carry us in the bush. “I thought we were going to be raped and killed. “One of them said he was in a gang with the Haitians and he was going to kill us, because that’s what they do, is kill peo- ple. “And they were surrounding us, on the rocks, on the beach, in the water. It was just scary.” The women said they were trapped for around an hour before the men left. They then waited in the sea for another 45 minutes before they felt safe enough to go back to their car and drive home. They had enjoyed a day at the beach near the Blue Water Cays development the previous weekend when they had mingled with a friendly group having a cook-out. But now they want to warn others visiting the isolated spot to be vigilant. The 32-year-old said: “I didn’t report it to the police after it happened because I just wanted to go home and recover, I was so traumatised, and I didn’t think they would be able to do anything about it. “But I want other people to be aware of it so it doesn’t hap- pen to anybody else because I have never been so scared in my life.” Former PLP chairman calls for consultation on chief justice appointment As a wider issue, Mr Rigby FROM page one said that under today’s sys- tem of selection the public consultation by members in essentially does not get an civil society — at the very opportunity to know anything minimum by members of the about a judge’s temperament, Bar Association their intellect, or what their “For too long we have had private bar experience is. In judges come sit on our bench contrast, he said, the uproar without any input from our that was expressed over the Bar, without any input from appointment of Rubie Not- lawyers, and even without any tage to the bench should be input from the wider Bahami- used as an example where at an community. That certainly the very minimum the Bar is wrong and does not serve Association should be our democracy well, particu- allowed to make some obser- larly in light of the fact that vations as to the suitability of the judiciary is one of the a nominee. most important pillars in our Also, with what is expected constitutional democracy,” he to be two additional appoint- said. ments to the judiciary, Mr Asked whether or not the Rigby said one has to won- Bahamas should adopt some der how persons are even ele- form of public fettering vated to the degree that they process as seen in the case of are first considered then cho- Justice Sonia Sotomayor in sen for appointment. the , Mr Rigby “We know the purpose of said that there is clearly some the judicial and legal service value in the Bahamas embrac- commission, but when one ing a similar system. looks at what has been hap- “Clearly there is value in pening post 2007 with the new that kind of process where appointment of judges on the either the nominee comes supreme court and the court before, whether it is the of appeal, it gives an obvious House of Assembly, or a com- impression that there is an mittee of the House of attempt to allow for the politi- Assembly or whether it is a cization of the court system. committee of the Senate or a “And that is a dangerous, committee of both the Sen- dangerous, dangerous road ate and the House of Assem- that we are travelling on. We bly. There is certainly a merit ought to be looking for those in that kind of process. Bahamians, or if we say for- “But the point is this, in eigners, who are qualified order to advance a democracy who bring a degree of com- one can be a strict constitu- petence and intellect to the tionalist and say that because bench; who understand the the power is solely vested in customs of our society and the PM that he ought to make therefore who brings that the appointment. I am sug- knowledge and their experi- gesting that mature leader- ence to the bench so that jus- ship, recognizing the impor- tice can be seen to be done. tance of the further develop- “And I am not satisfied giv- ment and the evolution of en almost 15 years that I have ones democracy requires been at the Bar that we are at leaders to sometimes recog- the state where we can truly nize that the power is truly say that we have a bench invested in the hands of the which truly reflects the norms, people. the standards, and the values “And in this regard if we of our country. And I would say that the court system is at think, that given the critical the centre of the strength of crisis that we are in, that we our democracy, then clearly can’t seem to get those who by now we ought to come to a are accused of serious crimes position where there is at least to have their matters heard some broad based consulta- and determined in a reason- tion on the potential appoint- able period that we ought to ments rather than a judge at least as a country be very being appointed at midnight concerned about the manner and then showing up on the in which judges are being court and nobody knows it appointed to our court sys- until you appear before the tem,” he said. court. That is wrong,” he said.

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SPORTS

Men’s national volleyball team switches two players By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter [email protected]

THE Bahamas Volleyball Fed- eration has switched two veteran players with two younger ones on the men’s national team heading to the NORCECA 2010 World Qual- ifying Tournament. The team will be heading to Havana, Cuba on Tuesday and will be playing out of Pool H against Cuba, and Surname through August 16. The team, managed by Jermaine Adderley, earned the rights to trav- el to Cuba after they finished as runners-up in the second round in Santo Domingo in June. Making up the team heading to Cuba are Glen Rolle, Renaldo Knowles, Arison Wilson, Muller Petit, Tony Simon, Prince Wilson, Jamaal Ferguson, Byron Ferguson, Ian Pinder, Javari Southard, Romel Lightbourne and Shedrick Forbes. Southard replaces setter Audril Farquharson and Arison Wilson will be travelling in place of Maurice ‘Cheeks’ Smith. “I think it’s a very strong team and I feel they have the capability of making the next round, which is in Italy next year,” Adderley said. “It’s just up to them to go out there and execute.” Adderley said it’s going to be a challenge for the team. “It’s going to be very high,” he said. “But I really think that with the team that we have, we should be able to perform very well. I’m real- ly excited about the team and the Men’s national volleyball team opportunity that they have to com- pete at this level.” as they did in Santo Domingo, even get into the flow of things right Pinder, one of the players looking though the competition will be a lot away. to make an impact on the team, said Team gets set to head to stiffer. “We just can’t wait for one person they have just implemented some “We can’t go there and fold up to get going,” he said. “We have a new strategies to use and they hope because the players are taller and bench full of potential players, so to have them down to perfection NORCECA World Qualifiers hitting harder than we are,” Pinder we just have to utilise everybody before they leave. said. “We have to swing back and and hope that they are all ready “It’s a little difficult now, but we be ready to play.” whenever they are called upon.” re starting to see what the coach is the only player who probably won’t If they can execute the plan, Pin- Without sufficient time to exper- The Bahamas will open play trying to tell us and we’re trying to be attacking will be the libero. But der said he’s confident that the team iment when the tournament starts, against Canada on August 14, fol- get it down pat,” Pinder said. it’s a nice solid offence.” can enjoy the same type of success Pinder said it was going to be vital lowed by Cuba on August 15 and “It gives us plenty options where for whoever steps on the court to Suriname on August 16. Jr Boys still winless at Junior Volleyball Championships

By BRENT STUBBS yesterday in a match that will has contributed to their per- players in volleyball training are Garry Greenslade (cap- Outten, Liyah Davis, Sydline Senior Sports Reporter determine whether or not formance,” Smith said. camps. tain), Joshua Bodie, Loren- Justilien, Leandra Armbris- [email protected] they play in the gold medal “I don’t have any player “We just had too many zo Williams, Rhandi Elliott, ter and Jessica Francis. game or the bronze medal returning from the last team. mental lapses. In our first Chanucey Cooper, D'Andre After beating Barbados WHILE the girls have a game. So it’s an entirely new team. game, we didn’t get a chance Forbes, Matthew Wert, Kris- (25-20, 25-20 and 25-23) in chance to play in the playoffs, Meanwhile, the boys’ team But every game they played, to padss the ball eventually ton Moore, Jon Isaacs, Philip their opener and Martinique the boys have virtually been is still winless, having lost they got better and better. So to get into our game,” said Sturrup, Dorlan Curtis and (25-23, 25-19 and 25-20) in eliminated from the postsea- their third straight game to I think they still put up a Smith of their opening 25-13, William Mckinney. their second game, the girls son play in the Seventh Trinidad & Tobgo, 25-19, 25- good show, but they just fell 25-13, 25-18 loss to French The manager is Helena lost their third game to Caribbean Junior Volleyball 22 and 26-24. short-handed.” . Cooper. Trinidad & Tobago (25-19, Championships. But despite going into their Smith, who is assisted by “We had a lot of service The girls’ team, managed 25-23 and 25-13). On Wednesday at Baie- final game against Barbados Oswald Moore, said the level errors, but the other teams by Veronica Moore and “I think they have a very Mahault in Guatemala, the today with a 0-3 record, head of competition was extreme- were a lot more consistent. coached by Jason Saunders good chance of medaling,” girls dropped their first game coach DeVince Smith said ly high and it was obvious Plus, they were bigger than and Margaret Ablury, com- said DeVince in assessing the in three straight sets to the players were starting to that the teams had been bet- our guys. So they played a lot prised of the following: play of the girls. “I think all of Trinidad & Tobago, 25-19, come around. ter prepared for the tourna- better than we did.” Avoni Seymour (captain), the teams are on the same 25-23 and 25-13. “I think our lack of play ment in that they had either The boys lost their second Q'Jannis Wison, Terae level of play. They were 2-1 going into and the fact that this is the participated in other tourna- game to Barbados 25-18, 25- Sweeting, Janae Saunders, “So once they come out their last game in the round first time these guys are play- ments prior to going to 23 and 25-22. Kendra Dawkins, Alicia Mus- and play, I think they should robin against Guadeloupe ing at the international level Guateloupe or they had their Making up the boys’ team grove, Irina Key, Deandrea be fine.” Browns’ Stallworth: ‘I am truly sorry’ FOOTBALL CLEVELAND Associated Press

SUSPENDED Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth feels he has done “irreparable harm” to the family of the man he killed while driving drunk and said he is ready to accept whatever ruling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell makes on his future. Stallworth, suspended indefinitely by the league for killing Mario Reyes while driving drunk in Miami, met with Goodell in New York on Wednesday about a possible rein- o statement. t o

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more accurately reflects who I am and meets r the high standard expected of all NFL play- a C ers.” “I recognize that there is a difference THIS is a Jule 16, 2009, file photo showing between the legal standard in my criminal Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stall- case and the standard to which NFL players worth in a Miami-Dade County courtroom, in are held,” Stallworth said. “It is clear that I Miami, Fla. exercised poor judgment and caused irrepara- ble harm to Mario Reyes, his family, the NFL, its owners, coaches, employees and to my fel- Stallworth said. “I jeopardized the honor and low players.” privilege that I have been given to be an NFL Stallworth thanked Goodell for the oppor- player and to play for our fans. I am truly tunity to express his remorse and said he will sorry.” accept whatever punishment Goodell hands The league has given no indication when down. Goodell will rule on Stallworth, who struck “Whatever he ultimately decides is the and killed Reyes on March 14, just a few hours appropriate discipline, I will accept knowing after drinking at a Miami Beach club. that I have profoundly affected the NFL and Stallworth had a blood-alcohol level of .126, its relationship with the fans of our game,” above Florida’s .08 legal limit.

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SPORTS 2009 Summer Youth RENALDO’S RAMBLINGS Camp draws to a close FROM page 15

Today, as the camp come to a close, they will compete in karate and judo as well as a talent segment. Offseason highlights In keeping with the national By RENALDO DORSETT colours, the campers were grouped PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS (2006) into houses that were either gold, Sports Reporter Backstory: aqua, white or black. Competition [email protected] In a word...Jailblazers. Cellphones were was staged based on their houses. stolen, people were fighting, getting arrested, Wood said the Ministry was quite smoking, dogfighting, you name it and the pleased with the support they got hen I was a kid, summer was always a bittersweet time for me. Blazers were doing it. from all of the national federations Sure there was the list of standard givens that made it great – no It started well before but I remember think- and associations, as well as both the ing that the bottom fell out when Mike Dun- men and women national volleyball school, no home-work, nothing more to worry about than hanging leavy was fired, and replaced with Maurice teams, who helped out significantly out, Playstation, getting into manageable amounts of trouble. Cheeks. with the smooth operation of the W Steve Smith was traded to the Spurs for But the summer also comes along with a camp. huge void of all the sports that meant some- Derek Anderson and for some inexplicable Pattianna Evans, one of the thing to a young rambler. There was no reason, , one of the worst GM’s in youngsters who participated in track NBA, no NFL, no NCAA or NBA history signed . Bear in and field yesterday, said the camp Football, and other than a once a month mind, at the time this was the same guy who had been very good and she enjoyed wrestling or boxing pay-per-view, Sportscen- had previously pled no contest to a felony sex- herself. ter was bombarded with constant baseball ual assault charge, and was required to register “The camp is nice. I like it. I liked highlights. as a sex offender. Yes, that’s right. We signed a all of the activities,” said nine-year- No disrespect to the game, but there’s only registered sex offender. How could anyone old Evans, who will be entering so many replays I can watch of Jim Edmonds think that was a good idea! It was too much for grade six at Albury Sayle. “I came making a diving catch in the outfield, a rou- Sabonis, he just left the team and retired after first three times when I ran today. I tine double play, or someone hitting a home- being disrespected by wished I could run again.” run into rows of empty seats. It got worse. Wallace, , Wood, a Senior Sports Officer It’s just not that entertaining. and , were arrested for marijua- and former multiple national team What I know now and what I didn’t know na possession. member, said the camp was benefi- then, was that the those months were the Woods pleaded guilty to first-degree animal cial in that it provided an opportu- catalyst for the watershed moments that abuse for staging dog fights in his house. Wal- nity to look at some of the raw tal- took place during winter fall and spring. lace was suspended for seven games for threat- ent available in the country. What I didn’t know was that the off season ening a referee. and Patter- She said the only thing left now was the place where championships were son got in a fight during practice. Police found was for the school physical educa- marijuana in Stoudamire’s home in an illegal BRANDON won, legacies renewed and faith restored. tion teachers, many of whom were a search, and said to Sports Illus- ROY With the return of the Ramblings after an part of the camp, to enhance on extended three month hiatus, I get to be total- trated “they [fans] really don't matter to us. their skills when schools open in ly subjective and relive the greatest off seasons They can boo us every day, but they're still September. of the past few years. going to ask for our autographs if they see us on the street.” Finally, in 2004, the Blazers missed the Play- KENTUCKY BASKETBALL (2009) offs, ending a streak of 21 straight appearances. ‘Choo Choo’ heads Back Story Growing up watching college hoops I The Moment thought Kentucky basketball was the best Draft night, 2006. The Blazers worked hard- to thing out there that didn’t involve a trans- er than a freshman trying to unhook a bra for forming robot or special counter-terrorist task the first time. They made seven draft day FROM page 15 force. After beginning his career with a nation- trades, two of which changed the fate of the al championship, Tubby Smith, received pres- franchise. sure from many UK fans, who believed that his Brandon Roy was selected by the Minneso- try behind you, the only thing you inability to reach a Final Four appearance in can do is succeed,” Mackey said. ta Timberwolves as the sixth overall pick, but his last nine seasons was well below UK stan- then traded to the for the draft rights of Randy Michelle Minus, promoter of dards. The longest drought is the longest of any Foye. I still can’t say it without smiling....then I First Class Promotions, said since coach in UK history. remember we picked Greg Oden over Kevin Mackey was preparing to defend On March 22, 2007, Smith resigned his posi- Durant and the smiling stops...immediately. his Commonwealth title against tion of UK Head Coach to accept the head LaMarcus Aldridge was drafted second over- African Charles Aduma, they coach position at the University of Minnesota. all by the Bulls, only to have his draft rights wanted to make sure that he is ful- Then Billy Gillispie era began the very next traded to the Blazers for Tyrus Thomas and ly prepared for the task ahead of season. In Gillispie's first season as coach, the Viktor Khryapa. Right now the starting five him. Wildcats went 18–13. in Portland could be Andre Miller, Randy “We know that Charles is a little In his second, Gillispie went 19–12 with an Foye, Martell Webster, Tyrus Thomas and above the level of Michael Gben- 8–8 Conference record. UK missed the NCAA Greg Oden. The ceiling for that team is about ga,” said Minus of the African, tournament for the first time in 18 years and 35-40 wins. Roy went on to win Rookie of the whom Mackey defeated on points played in the NIT. Year, two All-star selections, All-NBA Sec- to win the title on July 19, 2008 at For UK to play in the NIT is unbelievable, ond Team, while Aldridge averages 18 and the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. it’s like Barack Obama moving to the seven. Great job front office, we had one good “So these are the things as time Bahamas, running for some union president draft after a franchise long history of colossal goes on that you will be seeing as spot and losing. blunders, but if Roy and Aldridge deliver a It was the breaking point for the entire Big championship to the Rose Garden, all may we try to lift his career and to get Blue nation. him ready for hopefully a world be forgiven. title shot. We just want to make The Moment: sure that he’s prepared for what’s On March 31, 2009, former UMass, New MIAMI DOLPHINS (2007) ahead of him.” Jersey Nets and Memphis head coach John Backstory Eventually if Mackey wants to Calipari became the next head coach at the Trent Green, Cleo Lemon, John Beck. establish himself as a world con- UK. with an eight-year deal worth $31.65 mil- That’s not a list of boy band members. Those tender, he will have to face a cali- lion. Calipari didn’t come to Lexington alone, were the starting quarterbacks for the Dol- bre of fighter like Kessler, so he brought the Calvary with him phins in 2007. The Fins were so terrible they Minus said it was important for Here is the list of Kentucky’s 2009 recruiting were exiled out of the country to play the him to get used to sparring against class: Giants in 's Wembley Stadium. The that type of competition now. 1. John Wall, point guard, No. 1 overall losses kept piling up, and the Dolphins finally While his coach Ray Minus Jr. prospect ended a 16 game losing streak when they beat will be making the trek with him 2. DeMarcus Cousins, power forward, No. 2 the Ravens at home and finished 1–15. for the first week, Dundee Jr. is JOHN overall prospect The Moment scheduled to join Mackey in the WALL 3. Daniel Orton, center, No. 22 overall prospect Late in the 2007 season, Bill Parcells was last part of the trip. named Executive Vice President of the Dol- “I know I’m going to miss the 4. Eric Bledsoe, point guard, No. 23 overall prospect phins football operations. Faith was immedi- wife and school is going to be ately restored. About two minutes after the opening up, so I won’t be here to 5. Jon Hood, shooting guard, No. 40 overall, “Mr. Basketball” from Kentucky season ended, Parcells fired general manager see the kids off for the first day of Randy Mueller, and shortly thereafter Cam school,” said Mackey, of his wife, 6. Darnell Dodson, small forward, transfer from Miami Dade Community College Cameron was fired along with almost all of Shetara and his children Jermaine his staff. Jr. and Gemaine. Tony Sparano was hired as the new head coach, who was previously an assistant under Parcells during his days as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and the front office moves began. They took Jake Long with the first pick of the 2008 draft and drafted quarterback Chad Henne with their second round pick for a sec- ond consecutive year. After the New York Jets traded for Brett Favre and released quarterback Chad Pen- nington the same day, the Dolphins signed Pennington, who was a former Parcells draft pick and gave the Dolphins two Chad’s on the roster, a foolproof strategy. A year after going 1–15, the Dolphins com- pleted a 10 game turnaround a rookie coach, with a new quarterback and new offence. They became only the second team (1999 Indi- anapolis Colts) to make such a leap. Miami, five straight games and nine of their last 10 and returned to the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. It was the Dolphins' first AFC East title since 2000. And that is what you call a nearly perfect off season...If we ignore the 2008 Celtics.

This brings me full circle to this off-season, particularly in the NBA. Artest to the Lakers, Shaq to the Cavs, to the Magic and the 2010 off season with LeBron, D-Wade, Chris Bosh and Amare as free agents for next season, the landscape of the NBA for next five years could be changed. It extends much further than sports. A great off season can change anything. After the Jon Kerry lost in 2004, the Democrats had the greatest political BILL off season ever when they discovered the PARCELLS potential of a young Senator from Illinois. We all see how that worked out. The FNM had an off year in 2002 when they lost the general election with Tommy Turnquest at the helm. In the off season Hubert Ingraham came back on board and the FNM rolled back into pow- er. The problem with the great off season, more often than not, you never fully realize its greatness in the moment. It’s like the perfect storm between a good rack of lamb, college and Miami jouvert. Then again what fun would summer be if we didn’t have a reason to be completely nostalgic.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009 INSIDE • Renaldo’s Ramblings ‘Choo Choo’ heads to Denmark By BRENT STUBBS “I’m excited, can’t wait because it’s a world of title defence on Saturday, October 31. Senior Sports Reporter knowledge that I will be getting from this training “I’ve been in Berlin, before, but I’ve [email protected] session with this top ranked competitor, who is one never been as far as Denmark,” Mackey pointed out. of the top fighters in the world,” Mackey said. “This is something that I couldn’t planned or some- WITH a world ranking in hand, Jermaine ‘Choo “I’m pretty excited and just waiting to go there thing that I could foresee. Choo’ Mackey is now packing his bags and heading and do my part. I have a chance to spar with one of “So hats off to my management team, the Minus- to Denmark to train for his British Commonwealth the best in the world. So I know it’s going to be es and Angelo Dundee, I think it’s a great dynamic title defence. great.” team,” said Mackey, who also thanked his spon- Mackey, who was recently awarded the 24th spot The trip has been arranged through Mackey’s sors, V8 Splash, Nautilus Water, Prime Bahamas on the World Boxing Council’s super middleweight management team that includes First Class Promo- and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. divisional rankings, has until August 17 to report to tions, headed by Ray and Michelle Minus and Ange- “I want to thank everybody because I know I Denmark for a three-week training session with lo Dundee Jr. out of Florida. have the country backing me up and with the coun- WBA world champion Mikkel Kessler that will end Coming from such a small island with a ranking in on September 5. the WBC, Mackey said the trip will definitely boost SEE page 14 Jermaine ‘Choo Choo’ Mackey his confidence as he prepare for his Commonwealth Felipé Major/Tribune staff

COACH Fritz Grant blow the whistle to start one of the relay events at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Sum- mer Youth Camp track and field meet yesterday at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

Right: Camp Director Oria ‘Big O’ Wood (middle) enjoy the action as the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture 2009 Summer Youth campers compete in track and field yesterday. Camp draws to a close

CAMPERS are By BRENT STUBBS lined up by Senior Sports Reporter instructors as [email protected] they get set to BELOW: A com- compete in relay petitor crosses the events at the Min- AFTER more than a month of finish line at the istry of Youth, hosting hundreds of youngsters, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cul- Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cul- Sports and Cul- ture’s Summer ture’s annual Summer Youth Camp ture’s track and Youth Camp yes- will come to a close today at the field meet yester- terday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. day at the Thomas Thomas A. Robin- Camp director Oria ‘Big O’ Wood A. Robinson Track son Track and said since they got started last month and Field Stadium. Field Stadium. at the various venues at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, they had an enjoyable time teaching the future stars about the basics of the sport- ing discplines on a daily basics. “We had a few problems with administration, but after we were able to work them out, the Ministry tried to hire as many instructors this year as they could with the funds we had,” she said. “I think we did a good job because everybody was able to make some money. It might not have been what they had expected, but the money was spread out across the board very well.” After starting out with more than 400 instructors, Wood said they even- tually reduced the list to just over 200, which was able to cater to the 1,500-plus campers. “We had a very good camp. We had over 200 kids alone in the kiddies corner, which ranged from 3-7 years old,” Wood said. “They were taught by the professional physical educa- tion teachers, who took them through daily exercises and their routines for the various sports.” As for the regular campers, they were engaged in swimming, basket- ball, volleyball, softball, baseball and soccer. Yesterday, the campers paertici- pated in track and field golf. A CAMPER competes in the long jump at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Summer Youth Camp yesterday at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. SEE page 14

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Nassau Harbour Galleria focus on dredging ‘could begin next week’

By CHESTER ROBARDS Business Reporter major upgrades [email protected] THE DREDGING of Nassau Harbour could Almost $1million to be Digital film, 3-D digital commence next week, according to a chief engi- neer at the Ministry of spent on improved seating technology to be introduced Works. The announcement By CHESTER ROBARDS downturn has left movie house absorb- Films Control Board marginally comes as more and more Business Reporter ing supply side costs. impacted recent movie goer numbers questions arise concern- [email protected] Chris Mortimer said business has this year. ing the project which calls remained relatively flat since the onset "The economic environment isn't for the extension of GALLERIA Cinemas is to spend of the global financial crisis, which he one that allows it to be a great year, but Arawak Cay, and prompt- almost $1million upgrading seating, also attributes to the blend of prof- it hasn't been a bad year," he said. ed a town hall meeting and introducing digital film and 3-D itable and non-profitable film. "What we've done more of is absorb- hosted by the Ministry of digital technology, the company's CEO According to him, some movies ing more supply based in creases to Works yesterday. has announced. missed by this country because of strict Robert Garaway told The move comes as the economic regulations by Bahamas Plays and SEE page 2B Tribune Business that the actual dredging work will tentatively begin August JEROME FITZGERALD 13 after preparation works, which include the installation of pipelines to carry dredged fill to Arawak Cay, a retention pond and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Miss Universe PR boost for Graycliff have been fully completed. The dredging company has begun staging of the pipelines that will move the unearthed material to Pageant the holding pond on Arawak Cay. Mr Garaway said recently the start of the dredg- ing is not being delayed because the almost 1,000 contestants page document is being reviewed as was previous- ly thought. visit resort, According to him, strict final approval has not been given to the EMP as yet because the document restaurant will change throughout the course of the project. As dredging commences, the company will have to ensure that an acceptable amount of turbidity is and humidor maintained in the harbour. Turbidity control measures have already been By CHESTER ROBARDS put in place for other aspects of the two-sided pro- Business Reporter ject which also includes the Arawak Cay extension. [email protected] Concern has been mounting over the transfer of the Downtown container port to Arawak Cay due THE OWNER of Gray- to the Government's lack of transparency on the cliff resort, restaurant and public/private deal. humidor said yesterday the Opposition Senator Jerome Fitzgerald has been at public relations his proper- the forefront of the information gathering, calling ty received from the visit for the Government to release all details on the of Miss Universe contes- port relocation. tants greatly outweighed Tribune Business understands that the Govern- the costs associated with it. ment also warned the shipping industry, following Enrico Garzaroli told this newspaper's revelations that the Prime Minis- Tribune Business that the PHOTO: SEE page 2B exposure from internation- Chester Robards MISS Mayra Matos is shown how to roll a cigar at the humidor at al and local media meant Graycliff. and other Miss Universe contestants look on. more for the Graycliff than the expenses of preparing the three-course lunch menu of sweet potato Financial Strength Rating A soup, fresh beet with goat M BEST cheese and figs and salmon A- Excellent trout with Mediterranean sauce. According to him, Gray- cliff might make a return $3.9668 form the beauty contes- tant’s visit - though he’s $4. $ not too concerned. “It’s nothing to talk about,” he said. $3.9051 “At the end of the day we might even break even. $4. We saw that as technically only the restaurant. $4.1069 “We wanted to do some- your search thing different not really $4.

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BUSINESS Galleria focus on major upgrades FROM page 1B more peripherals to accommodate the And he lamented that the cost of growing e-card subscriptions and incen- building is substantial. ensure that it remains an inexpensive tives for the programme such as online However, Mr Mortimer said the option for people to come out and so ticket purchases, movie listings and movie house could add new screens in that's been able to help us drive con- previews. the future. sistent business throughout the down- "This gives us an opportunity to deal Galleria has taken advantage of the turn." with them on a more one-to-one fash- burgeoning Bahamian film market by Mr Mortimer said the company's e- ion," said Mr Mortimer. often showcasing local films at special card has been a huge success with "Not just their ability to get tickets days and times and has partnered with almost 6,000-plus subscribers, so much but free events and see it first events. the Bahamas International Film Festi- that Galleria had to suspend the mem- "We want to focus on our loyalty val (BIFF) to feature independent bership programme until infrastruc- program." films. tural upgrades can be made to accom- He added that investment in infra- "BIFF does weekly programme art 127,&( modate more. structure will not mean erection of new type films," said Mr Mortimer. "We had to stop the e-card growing facilities. "We want to get art film goers too fast because controls were not in According to him, horizontal growth engaged and our thing is we partnered ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %XVLQHVV &RPSDQLHV $FW place to deal with it," he said. within New Providence could mean with them because there are a num- With the planned upgrades will come the cannibalisation of existing opera- ber of people who said 'why don't you 1R  RI  tions. guys bring in art films'." */3 +2/',1*6 /7' Nassau Harbour Pageant contestants 5HJLVWUDWLRQ 1XPEHU % dredging ‘could visit Graycliff resort,

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SUMMARY As jobless claims slide, WHAT HAPPENED: The government said Thursday that initial jobless claims fell to 550,000 last week from 588,000 the previous week. While still high, new claims have dropped by about 50,000 in the past month. layoffs may slow further WHAT'S IT MEAN?: Initial jobless claims track layoffs, so many economists see the drop as evi- dence that companies are cutting fewer jobs. Many CHRISTOPHER IN THIS JUNE S. RUGABER, 30, 2009 photo, businesses have cut inventories so low that they're AP Economics Writer a job seeker expected to ramp up production to restock their WASHINGTON enters a job fair shelves. in San Jose, DOES THAT MEAN COMPANIES ARE HIRING?: In a positive sign for the Calif., Tuesday, economy, companies are laying June 30, 2009. Not yet. Economists expect the jobless rate will rise off fewer workers as they pre- The government to 9.6 percent when the government issues its July pare to ramp up production to says the number replenish their depleted stock- unemployment report on Friday — and to rise fur- a of newly laid-off ther in coming months. Businesses likely cut piles of goods. m

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Collecting Social Security early comes at a price DAVE CARPENTER, tion's chief actuary, says appli- ger. With his and his wife's those born from 1943-54. After AP Personal Finance Writer cations are still running about 7 retirement savings depleted full retirement age, the month- CHICAGO percent above expectations badly because of the stock mar- ly benefit will increase by 8 per- because of the economy. ket, he simply opted for the first cent for each year you delay. The average age when peo- day he was eligible — his 62nd So the Corleys' $28,000 any Americans are ple start collecting Social Secu- birthday. Jean, who like her income from Social Security Mliving on the edge rity is 63.6, based on the most husband had retired early in could have been bumped up to these days, and that means recent calculation. That is like- 2000 before the tech bubble roughly $35,000 if they'd more are opting to take Social ly to drop after this year's bar- burst, did the same when she delayed taking it until 66, or Security early. The potential rage of claims is factored in. turned 62 a year later. more than $46,000 at 70. consequences for them down Financial planners report "We didn't have to make a The couple, who paid off the road are troublesome. fielding many more calls from decision because I felt we were their three-bedroom house Applying for benefits as soon clients who are rethinking their forced to take it," said Corley, a before they retired, have had as eligibility begins at age 62 Social Security plans. retired pharmaceutical sales- to reduce spending everywhere, obviously brings an immediate Joshua Kadish, wealth man- man. They get $1,100 a month including downsizing from an o payoff in the form of monthly t ager at Retirement Planning from Rick's company pension SUV to a small car. They decid- o

checks that won't stop until you h Group in Riverwoods, Ill., often but could no longer justify reg- ed they couldn't even afford P do. Who knows if you will live has advised clients to delay ularly tapping his 401(k), which their $750-a-month health P long enough to come out ahead A claiming benefits until 70 if has shrunk from close to insurance, so they pay as they if you delay? The downside is RETIREES RICK CORLEY, left, and his wife Jean pose for a photo in they're in a position to wait that $600,000 when he retired to go and hope to avoid crises locking in smaller amounts for front of their home in Moore, Okla., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. With long. But they're less likely to $135,000 today due to the dot- until Medicare kicks in at 65. life at a time when people are their retirement savings badly depleted because of the stock market, heed that now; he's seeing more com fiasco and more recent While they are happy and living longer and retirement can the Corleys both applied for Social Security benefits when they turned of them put in their claims. market turmoil. insist they have no regrets, it's a last for decades. For that rea- 62. "They've been laid off from That left them heavily in preview of the cutbacks and son, it's best to make deliberate their job and are 62 or older need of Social Security, from strained budgets that millions calculations and give careful 80 percent more per check. often be held off as long as pos- and eligible to start drawing it," which they receive a combined of other Americans may be consideration to waiting until Still, a move that should sible has become a routine step he said. 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IN THIS PHOTO Tak- en June 28, 2009, Eric Jaffe, pastor of Hackers attack Twitter while Journey Church, sends updates and greetings to about a dozen people online during the early por- Facebook also slows down tion of Sunday's ser- BARBARA ORTUTAY, vice in Orange Park, AP Technology Writer Fla. NEW YORK AP Photo/The Florida A hacker attack Thursday Times-Union, Bruce shut down the fast-growing Lipsky) messaging service Twitter for hours, while Facebook experi- enced intermittent access prob- lems. $0(1'('',9,'(1' Twitter said it suffered a denial-of-service attack, in 127,&( which hackers command scores of computers to a single site at the same time, preventing legit- imate traffic from getting 35(0,(5&200(5&,$/5($/(67$7( through. The fact that a relatively ,19(670(17&25325$7,21/,0,7(' common attack could disable such a well-known Web site shows just how young and vul- nerable Twitter still is, even as 7$.( 127,&( WKDW WKH %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV RI it quickly becomes a household name used by celebrities, large (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Bruce Lipsky) 35(0,(5 &200(5&,$/ 5($/ (67$7( corporations, small businesses IN THIS PHOTO TAKEN JUNE 28, 2009, Stephanie Waugh, right, watches as her husband Jeremy ,19(670(17 &25325$7,21 /,0,7(' KDV and even protesters in Iran. Waugh text message a friend, who said he'd meet them at church during Sunday's service at Journey "Clearly they need a stronger Church in Orange Park, Fla. The congregation at Journey Church were asked to turn off the ringers on their UHVROYHG WR DPHQG WKH UHFRUG GDWH RI WKH GHFODUHG infrastructure to be able to fight phones, but were encouraged to send text messages, or to send status updates on Twitter and Facebook this kind of attack," said Gra- to encourage friends to join the service online. 'LYLGHQGIRUDOOVKDUHKROGHUVRIUHFRUGDVRIWKHFORVH ham Cluley, senior technology consultant at computer security RIEXVLQHVVIURPVW GD\RI-XO\WRWK GD\RI firm Sophos. Twitter's tech sup- few hours. Facebook, whose ter warned, though, that as it er said Tuesday it was attacked port teams, he added, "must be users encountered intermittent recovers, "users will experience by "dastardly hackers," leading $XJXVWWKHVDPHWREHSD\DEOHDVRIWKHWK frankly out of breath" trying to problems Thursday morning, some longer load times and to server problems that caused keep up with the site's enor- was also the subject of a denial- slowness." network-wide outages Sunday GD\RI$XJXVW mous growth. According to of-service attack, though it was Technology business analyst and Monday. It was not imme- comScore, Twitter had 20.1 mil- not known whether the same Shelly Palmer told AP Radio diately clear whether those lion unique visitors in the Unit- hackers were involved. Unlike that denial-of-service attacks attacks were related to Twit- ed States in June, some 34 times Twitter, Facebook never are a reality of the information ter's. Thursday's was not the the 593,000 a year earlier. became completely inaccessi- age. "People tend to want to first — and likely not the last — For Twitter users, the outage ble. Facebook said no user take sites that are very public outage for Twitter. meant no tweeting about lunch information was at risk. and go after them," said Besides planned mainte- plans, the weather or the fact LiveJournal, a 10-year-old Palmer, managing director of nance outages, overcapacity can 3XEOLF 1RWLFH that Twitter is down. online diary and blogging site Advanced Media Ventures cripple Web sites, especially 5( 7DUSXP %D\ &RPPRQDJH &RPPLWWHH "I had to Google search that has waned in popularity in Group. "In fact you'd be sur- such fast-growing ones as Twit- Twitter to find out what was recent years, was also the sub- prised how many sites for major ter and Facebook. 7R DOO &RPPRQHUV RI WKH FRPPXQLW\ RI going on, when normally my ject of a denial-of-service attack companies are really attacked In fact, service outages on Twitter feed gives me all the that lasted about an hour on a daily basis. This is a crime, Twitter once were so common 7DUSXP %D\ (OHXWKHUD %DKDPDV ZKR ZHUH JUDQWHG ORWV LQ breaking news I need," said Thursday morning, the compa- it's a real crime and it should be that management began posting 3KDVHV    DQG KDYH QRW FRPPHQFHG EXLOGLQJ DV \HW Alison Koski, a New York pub- ny said. treated that way." a "Fail Whale" logo on the lic-relations manager. She By early afternoon both Earlier this week, Gawker Web site to signal when the ser- \RX DUH DVNHG WR FRQWDFW WKH RԀFHUV RI WKH &RPPRQDJH added she felt "completely lost" Twitter and Facebook seemed Media, which owns the epony- vice was down. The logo fea- &RPPLWWHH DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH LQ UHODWLRQ WR WKH VWDWXV without Twitter. to be functioning, giving cubi- mous media commentary blog tured a whale being hoisted RI \RXU JUDQW The Twitter outage began at cle-bound social media addicts and other sites, was also above the water by a flock of a collective sigh of relief. Twit- attacked. In a blog post, Gawk- birds. about 9 a.m. EDT and lasted a 3UHVLGHQW  6KDXQ ,QJUDKDP   6KDXQGRQDYRQ#\DKRRFRP Collecting Social Security early comes at a price 6HFUHWDU\  'HERUDK 0R[H\   7UHDVXUHU  (XJHQH &DUH\   RU complicated than they're prob- If you decide to take Social enable the couple to start  FROM page 4B ably aware of," she said. "Do Security early but ultimately go receiving some early benefits, you have a job? Do you have a back to work, be aware there's and eventually would get the "I had about $550,000 in my pension? Are you in a pickle a penalty if you make too higher level as survivor benefits. 401(k), the S&P 500 had aver- with your assets? Are there two much. In 2009, half of every Many people worry that aged 13.5 percent for 25 years, people involved?" dollar you earn above $14,160 is Social Security will dry up and COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 2008/CLE/Qui/01307 and I was going to take out 8.5 A good place to start is the deducted from benefit pay- go away before they get what percent a year and live on that Social Security Administra- ments. they're entitled to. Government IN THE SUPREME COURT for the rest of my life — and tion's Web site, which has a dis- It's also critical to consider a officials say that's extremely EQUITY SIDE even have something left over cussion on when to start receiv- spouse's situation and survivor unlikely. Indeed, your biggest for the grandkids." ing benefits as well as a retire- benefits. Many planners rec- risk may be running short on All of this isn't to say that ment calculator (www.socialse- ommend that the higher earner financial resources in the future. IN THE MATTER taking Social Security early is curity.gov/estimator). If you of a couple delay taking bene- That's when you want the of the Quieting Titles Act, 1959 automatically a bad decision. don't have your annual state- fits until 70 while the lower biggest Social Security check Sometimes it's necessary ment from Social Security, you earner should take them at 62. possible. AND because of a layoff or other set- can find the amount of your The lower earner thus would back; other times it may make estimated benefit there. sense due to failing health or It's important to factor in IN THE MATTE limited life expectancy. But it how long you might live. R of the Petition of needs to be thought through The average life expectancy NOTICE S. G. B. Company Ltd. carefully. of a 62-year-old today is about NOTICE is hereby given that NEVILLE HIGGINS of Sue Stevens, a financial plan- 86.5 for a woman and 84 for a SUNSET DRIVE, CARMICHEAL ROAD, NASSAU, ner who heads Stevens Wealth man. Those who delay Social BAHAMAS, is applying to the Minister responsible for AND Management in Deerfield, Ill., Security until 70 begin to sur- says she would ask her clients a Nationality and Citizenship, for registration/naturalization pass early filers in total lifetime as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who lot of questions before simply benefits roughly about the time IN THE MATTER of all that piece parcels or tract advising them to delay as long knows any reason why registration/naturalization should they pass 80, according to the not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of land 260 acres more or less situate in the as they can. American Academy of Actu- st "The decision is a little more aries. of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 31 day of July, 2009 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Settlement of The Bight Long Island one of the Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, Bahamas. Islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS In brief Senate readies fill-up Spring and Samsung for ‘cash for clunkers’ launch DAVID ESPO, ‘green’ AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON phone Acting with unusual haste, the Senate readied a $2 bil- lion fill-up Thursday for "cash

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The House approved the $2 h P billion replenishment last P week for the program, which A gives consumers up to $4,500 in federal subsidies for trading in their cars for new, more energy-efficient models. A final Senate vote would send the bill to the White House, where President Barack Oba-

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The Senate's action capped t Samsung Reclaim is shown. o an unusually swift response h P by lawmakers, who were PETER SVENSSON,AP P informed scarcely a week ago A Technology Writer that the program was quickly MARK HENDERSON puts a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, a car from traded in as part of the federal government's "cash for clunkers" program, into NEW YORK running short of money. the crusher at Pearl Road Auto Parts Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in Cleveland. Pressing colleagues to replenish the program, Senate Majori- In advance of a final vote, ty Leader Harry Reid warned lawmakers they might miss their August vacation takeoff plans Friday if they don't quickly pass the $2 billion mea- Sprint Nextel Corp. and the bill's supporters worked sure. Samsung Electronics Co. said to defeat numerous proposed Thursday they will sell a modifications to the program. $49.99 "eco-conscious" phone with a casing of biodegradable "We all know that if we plastic made partly from corn. change the bill, it will die," Several manufacturers have Senate Majority Leader Har- made "green" phones, but ry Reid, D-Nev., told they have generally been reporters a few hours before bare-bones devices, like debate began. "We are going Motorola Inc.'s Renew, car- to do everything we can to ried by T-Mobile USA. Nokia stop that." Corp.'s Evolve is also a sim- Among the proposed ple, low-end phone and lacks changes was one to place the the backing of a U.S. carrier. car-buying subsidies off-limits The new Samsung Reclaim to the wealthy. is a more fully featured As the program stands, phone, sporting a slide-out k

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The Obama sung to bring the price down The program began 10 days their destruction. to $49.99 for customers sign- administration is refusing to ago with $1 billion, designed Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of the ing two-year contracts. release government records on to help automobile makers auto Web site Edmunds.com, "We took a big step to put its "cash-for-clunkers" rebate pro- and consumers while con- said the unintended result is it under the $50 price because gram that would substantiate _ tributing to a cleaner envi- that vehicle prices are climb- that's where we know there's or undercut _ White House ronment. The government ing. "What we've created now a lot of volume," he said. claims of the program's success, said Wednesday that more is a shortage for key models," The price applies after a even as the president presses than $775 million of the orig- he said. "Prices are going up $50 mail-in rebate. the Senate for a quick vote for $2 inal funds has been spent, dramatically." billion to boost car sales. accounting for the sale of Hyundai Motor Co. has nearly 185,000 new vehicles. added a day of production at UAL moving Administration officials esti- its Montgomery, Ala., factory, mate the extra funding will while Ford Motor Co. and (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, file) last into Labor Day. GM are considering follow- operations Under the program, pas- ing suit. is really what you need here," ing for 18.7 percent of new senger car owners are eligi- Tom Stephens, vice chair- of clunkers, the Corolla. The Stephens said. "It's hard for sales. Toyota Motor Corp. fol- centre ble for a voucher worth $3,500 man of product development Ford Focus, Honda Civic, them if they don't know if lowed with 17.9 percent, while if they trade in a vehicle get- at GM, said in an interview Toyota Prius and the Toyota CHICAGO they have a job or a for-sure Ford had 16 percent. Detroit ting 18 miles per gallon or less that the company has had Camry are also favorites. paycheck to go out and make automakers represented 45.3 for a new car getting at least spot shortages of compact and There is one SUV on the list, United Airlines said on a major purchase, so I think percent of the total sales while 22 mpg. Vouchers of $4,500 midsize cars, which have been the Ford Escape, which also Thursday it plans to move its this is kind of jump-starting Toyota, Honda Motor Co. are available for owners who popular with consumers jet- comes in a hybrid model that operations center from subur- some things." and Nissan Motor Co., all trade in a passenger car get- tisoning their clunkers. The can get up to 32 mpg. Six of ban Chicago to the downtown The longer-term impact is Japanese firms, totaled 36.5 ting 18 mpg or less for a mod- company also reported an the top-10 selling vehicles are building that until recently uncertain, but so far, GM's percent. el that gets at least 28 mpg. increase in sales of the built by foreign manufactur- was known as the Sears Tow- share of cars sold under the Toyota also has the best- er. The move will bring 2,800 There are similar guidelines Chevrolet HHR small sport ers, but most are built in utility. "Consumer confidence program is largest, account- selling new model for traders North America. jobs into the city from Elk for SUVs and pickup trucks. Grove Township, near O'Hare Airport. The day-to- day running of the airline hap- pens at the operations center, Petitions for US worker green cards down sharply including plane dispatching and employee scheduling. DALLAS almost 235,000 applications submitted vice Center. At the U.S. Citizenship and To bring in a foreign worker, employ- The earliest United will in fiscal 2007, almost 104,000 the fol- Immigration Services’ Texas Service ers must prove that they couldn’t find a make the move is late next The number of petitions from employ- lowing year, and fewer than 36,000 Center in Dallas, would-be immigrant staffer in the U.S. who met the mini- year. United already moved ers trying to bring foreigners to work through the first eight months of fiscal workers once waited a year or longer mum requirements for the job, that its headquarters from the permanently in the U.S. has declined 2009, according to data obtained by the for a decision. Now, with the drop in they’re financially healthy and that they same area to downtown two dramatically over the last two years, an AP. In addition to the weak job mar- applications and addition of staff, the will pay the prevailing wage. The poten- years ago. United now Associated Press review of government ket, long application processing times, Texas center has trimmed the average tial worker must have specialized skills, employs some 16,000 people data has found. deep job cuts in sectors that have tradi- wait for those petitions and the others it be able to fill a job Americans aren’t or within the city limits, Chair- With the nation facing a deep reces- tionally lured large numbers of appli- processes to about five months, a have extraordinary abilities, such as man and CEO Glenn Tilton sion and high unemployment, the gov- cants and more competition from Amer- marked improvement that’s still a month those of musicians or pro athletes. said. United said it is not ernment has received about half the ican job seekers have led to the sharp shy of the agency’s target timeframe. In fiscal year 2007, the latest year for using one-third of the space in number of employer-sponsored appli- decline, experts say. The Texas processing center and one which the statistics were available, most Elk Grove Township, and that cations for work-based green cards in “It mirrors the recession. Employers in Lincoln, Neb., handle the nation’s applicants came from , Mexico, the updating the 50-year-old facil- fiscal years 2008 and 2009 than it did in aren’t hiring as much,” said Kristi Bar- foreign worker applications for perma- , and Korea, according ity might cost as much as $90 each of the previous years. There were rows, deputy director of the Texas Ser- nent residence, known as green cards. to the Department of Labor. million.