Lauryn Hill Schedules Two More Shows
Following her performances as part of the “Rock The Bells” festival, Lauryn Hill is scheduled to play two more shows in the coming weeks, including one at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Dec. 28 and Bowery Ballroom on Jan. 1, reports Billboard.com.
In addition to those dates, Hill will be performing in Boston, Mass., and in Miami, Fla.
The full tour schedule is listed below:
Dec. 20: Boston, MA (Wilbur Theatre)
Dec. 28: Brooklyn, NY (Music Hall of Williamsburg)
Jan. 1: New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom)
Mar. 19: Miami, FL (Jazz In The Gardens Festival)
Mar. 20: Miami, FL (Jazz In The Gardens Festival)
According to brooklynvegan.com, Hill was also recently scheduled to make an appearance in Burlington, Vermont, but those plans have already changed twice. The concert was originally set for Dec. 15, but then changed to the 17, and now it’s been postponed indefinitely.
Woods upbeat despite season-ending playoff defeat
Tiger Woods has finished the golf season without a title for the first time in his career, but the world No. 2 was in buoyant mood despite losing in a playoff in the charity tournament he hosts.
The American squandered a four-shot lead before being beaten by Graeme McDowell at the Chevron World Challenge on Sunday, just over a year after the scandal about his marital infidelities blew up into a media storm.
U.S. Open champion McDowell sunk a dramatic birdie putt at the 72nd hole to force a playoff in California, then holed another at the first hole of sudden death to deny Woods an upbeat ending to a disappointing 2010.
"It was a great week, even though I didn't win," Woods told reporters. "I'm proud of today even though I lost, because I putted awful starting out. I missed three short putts, which I don't do.
"Then I lost my swing in the middle part of the round and pieced it back together again piece by piece. I was proud of that. I was very committed coming in and hit some really, really good shots coming in, which was good."
Woods lost the world No. 1 ranking to England's Lee Westwood in early November, and defeat to McDowell resigned the 14-time major champion to the first winless year since turning professional in 1996.
But there was much to cheer in his performance at Sherwood Country Club. Opening rounds of 65 and 66 saw Woods close to his sublime best and his much-discussed swing changes working to fine effect.
Despite surrendering a four-shot lead on a Sunday for the first time in his career, Woods fought back to set up a tap-in for birdie at the last to card a 73 -- only to be denied by the red-hot McDowell's 20-foot putt.
"Today, even though I lost and made countless mistakes in the middle part of the round, it said a lot for me to come back and put my swing back together again," Woods said.
"I haven't done that yet, and I haven't done it down the stretch when I needed to the most. That's exciting for me to know that it was there when I needed it."
Woods has yet to announce his tournament schedule for 2011, but a lengthy absence appears unlikely as he is keen to build momentum and win his first tournament since a self-enforced five-month absence following the revelations surrounding his private life.
"The way I'm playing right now, I would like to continue playing," Woods said. "I'm also excited about my practice sessions coming up."
McDowell moved up to a career-high seventh in the world rankings after securing his fourth title of 2010, having also won two events on the European Tour.
"Golf needs Tiger Woods and we need him back winning tournaments. It's just great to see him back playing great again this week," the Northern Irishman, runner-up to Jim Furyk at Thousand Oaks last year, told reporters.
"I thought he controlled his ball really well the last couple of days. He just kind of got on the wrong side of the 13th there and made double. Apart from that, didn't do a huge lot wrong today."
Westwood retained the top spot after winning the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa, having needed to finish in the first two to guarantee that Woods could not overtake him.
Navratilova leaves hospital; she became ill during Kilimanjaro climb
Martina Navratilova was released from a hospital in Kenya Sunday after undergoing treatment for high altitude sickness developed during a failed attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
"I am feeling much better and really pleased to be going home," the retired tennis champion said as she left a Nairobi hospital, according to a news release. "It's great to know that the team have all returned safely from the mountain. I was so pleased to hear that so many of them made it to the summit despite the weather conditions."
The 27 climbers in Navratilova's group reached the base of Kilimanjaro Sunday.
Navratilova was one of several high-profile athletes talking part in a climb for charity for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Laureus is an organization that seeks to raise donations for AIDS research as well as confront social problems of crime, violence, discrimination and obesity, among other causes.
Navratilova was forced to withdraw Thursday on the fourth day of the climb after becoming ill 4,500 meters up Kilimanjaro. Navratilova had to be carried down the mountain by porters.
Navratilova was initially seen by doctors at a medical center in Kilimanjaro. She was later transported to the hospital in Nairobi, where she was treated for high altitude pulmonary edema, an accumulation of fluid on the lungs.
The 54-year-old had hoped to finish 2010 on a high note by raising more than $133,000 for Laureus.
Navratilova has described this year as her "own personal 9/11." The former top women's player in the world was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, but has since been given the all-clear from the disease.
Prior to beginning the climb, Navratilova told CNN that she was "very excited" to start the challenge. She said: "I've been waiting for a year to come here."
Despite her recent health problems, altitude tests revealed that the 18-time grand slam singles champion had the lungs of a 25-year-old. However, the Laureus team was forced to face difficult weather of blizzards and mists during the climb.
Doctors say the experience will have no effect to Navratilova's long-term health, and that patients get back to full fitness after recuperating.
Following a plethora of high profile retirements, Australia's fortunes have slumped and they are now ranked fourth in the world, a single rating point ahead of fifth-placed Sri Lanka in the ICC Test rankings.Chanderpaul, Sarwan in Guyana CT20 training squad
Veteran West Indies left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul and out-of-favour middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan have been included in a 22-man Guyana squad to begin preparation for their defence of next month’s Caribbean Twenty20 title. The squad which also includes West Indies players Narsingh Deonarine, Sewnarine Chattergoon, Travis Dowlin, Leon Johnson and Royston Crandon, was selected from the recent National Twenty20 competition which climaxed on Friday night with Berbice retaining their title. Guyana won the inaugural CT20 tournament in August when they beat Barbados by one wicket in a thrilling final in T&T.
The players will begin encampment from Monday at the Guyana Cricket Board’s indoor practice facility.
Chanderpaul, who was unavailable for this year’s campaign, is currently with the West Indies side in Sri Lanka and is expected back in the Caribbean this week. Sarwan, who was captain of the victorious side, has been in good form for Demerara in the local T20 competition after being overlooked for West Indies duty. West Indies A players Davendra Bishoo, Veerasammy Permaul and Assad Fudadin have also been included in the squad which will undergo a fitness test on Monday before the final 14-man squad is named. Twenty-year-old Jonathon Foo, who helped Guyana to victory in this year’s CT20, have also been included but right-hander Rajendra Chandrika has been excluded.
Guyana SQUAD
Richard Ramdeen, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Travis Dowlin, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Narsingh Deonarine, Steven Jacobs, Jonathon Foo, Royston Crandon, Derwin Christian, Veerasammy Permaul, Davendra Bishoo, Kellon Carmichael, Andre Stoll, Chris Barnwell, Anthony Bramble, Esuan Crandon, Assad Fudadin, Leon Johnson, Steven Latcha, Zaheer Mohamed, Shemroy Barrington, Sewnarine Chattergoon.
Olympic Marathoner Keith Brantly To Participate in MARATHON BAHAMAS 2011
Keith conducts inspirational and entertaining motivational seminars for corporations and special interest groups on topics related to health and fitness. As a successful specialist in healthcare sales, Keith inspires sales teams and organizations with meaningful and practical formulas for success drawn from his years of successful athletic competition. He especially enjoys speaking to children and young adults, encouraging them to start and stay involved with sports and recreational activities and stressing the importance of strong leadership practices. Keith’s extensive experience in television and radio color commentary includes the New York City Marathon and US Olympic Marathon Trials telecasts. His articles and features are published in over 100 fitness magazines.
Keith’s volunteer service includes a term as President of Florida Track Club, volunteer coach for Best Buddies and motivational speaker for the American Heart Association. In 2001, Keith raised over $20,000 for the National Association for Attention Deficit Disorder and other charities in less than 12 weeks. He appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is pictured in National Geographic Magazine’s September 2000 issue. Twice he has appeared on the cover of Runner’s World magazine. He is also a member of United States Olympic Team Mentoring program. Keith is also a proud board member of the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, 26.2 with Donna.
In 2005, Keith was inducted in the Road Runners Club of America, Hall of Fame; in 2004 he was inducted in the University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame. Along with a successful career in medical equipment sales and management, Keith manages his online personal coaching program, BrantlyRunning.Com. He is a proud parent of his son, Thor and daughter, Ace.
Keith is presently in-training for Marathon Bahamas and will be a featured speaker at the EXPO, Saturday, January 15, Wyndham Cable Beach from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
“Marathon Bahamas will serve to rekindle my love of competition and friendship among runners. Most importantly, Bahamians keenly understand the preparation, struggle and thrill of completion of a marathon. I am honored to be an ambassador for this international event.”
“I also look forward to reaching out to those who attend the Pre-Marathon Exposition. I’ll be discussing the challenges of marathon preparation and the importance of encouraging our youth to participate in running.”
Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend is scheduled for January 15-16, 2011.
• January 15
Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure® 5K
6:00 a.m.
Start/Finish: Paradise Island, West of Atlantis Royal Towers (FREE parking)
• January 16
Marathon, Half Marathon, 6-person Relay Team
6:00 a.m.
Start: Junkanoo Beach (Long Wharf); Finish: Arawak Cay
All proceeds raised, for the weekend events, will remain in The Bahamas and the beneficiaries are: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Bahamas Breast Cancer Initiative, Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group. Early registration ends November 15, 2011. Register NOW to avoid the increase in registration fees.
For additional information and registration, visit www.marathonbahamas.com OR to obtain a hard-copy application form, stop by Sunshine Insurance office on East Shirley Street.
Cruise Marathon Pilot Program Begins This Morning in New Providence
As part of its maiden voyage to The Bahamas on December 13th, the ‘Allure of The Sea’ , Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, in partnership with ESPN will be hosting a 5K run through the streets of Paradise Island and historic down town Nassau. It is part of a pilot program to introduce -Marathon Cruises- as a new product and The Bahamas is part of the pilot program. The race will begin at 9am at the foot of the northbound Paradise Island Bridge, through Marina Village at the Atlantis Resort, over the southbound Paradise Island Bridge to Mackey Street, west on Shirley Street, North on Cumberland Street near Government House, east on Bay Street to the finish line at Rawson Square.
In Haiti, Palin urges U.S. to do more to help
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was in Haiti on Sunday, urging the U.S government and other Americans to do more to help the earthquake-ravaged country.
"Not to get political, but if some of the politicians would come here and see the conditions perhaps they would see the need for, say, a military airlift to bring the supplies that are so needed here," she said.
Palin spoke at a brief press conference at a warehouse owned by the Samaritan's Purse organization north of Port-au-Prince.
"(I) don't want Americans to forget the need that is here," she said. "More importantly, for Americans and people across the world to know what an individual can do to make a difference, to contribute, to kind of get out of your comfort zone and volunteer to help."
Palin praised Samaritan's Purse for "doing God's work." Samaritan's Purse describes itself on its website as "a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world."
Palin said she would not take questions from reporters. "The reason I won't be answering questions is because we don't need to be getting political here today," Palin said.
The former Republican vice-presidential nominee thanked her husband and daughter Bristol for joining her on the trip and said she hopes Bristol could help raise awareness of Haiti's needs among young people.
As she was whisked off the makeshift stage to her waiting car, Palin answered one question from CNN's Gary Tuchman, who asked what was different from what she expected to find in Haiti.
"Much harsher than I had expected, the conditions are much rougher," Palin replied.
Palin is widely thought to be considering a run for president in 2012.
Her visit comes as Haiti is fighting a massive cholera outbreak that has killed more than 2,000 people and sickened nearly 100,000.
The country has been struggling to recover from January's massive earthquake that left more than 220,000 dead.
A disputed presidential election has threatened to plunge the country into further chaos. (CNN)