Country Music Awards sees early winners
Music beauties stepped out to attend the 2015 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday evening, June 10. Among those who shone on the red carpet were Carrie Underwood, Nikki Reed and Rumer Willis.
Other celebrities in attendance like Brittany Snow, Nicole Kidman, Erin Andrews and Cassadee Pope also glammed up on the red carpet. Brittany showed off her long legs in a black-and-white long dress with front high slit while Nicole wore a black-and-white tube top and black pants. Erin donned a sleeveless white long dress with a waist cutout and side high slit. Cassadee, meanwhile, sported a long-sleeved, sheer gold mini dress with her hair styled in half updo.
Carrie Underwood, who led the race at the 2015 CMT Music Awards with five nominations, has already bagged two awards. The former "American Idol" winner and Miranda Lambert shared the Collaborative Video of the Year prize for their "Somethin' Bad" clip.
"This is so amazing," said the new mom, who showed off her stunning post-baby body in a skin-tight white dress. "I, of course, accept this award on behalf of the one and only Miranda Lambert." Her collaborator Lambert, unfortunately, wasn't present to collect the trophy.
Underwood additionally won Female Video of the Year for her "Something in the Water" clip, beating out Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, RaeLynn and Reba McEntire. Underwood was nominated twice in the category, the other was for "Little Toy Guns" visuals.
Florida Georgia Line was another early winner at Wednesday, June 10 ceremony, taking home Duo Video of the Year for their "Dirt" music video. The group comprising of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard was also nominated for their "Sun Daze" music video in the same category.
The winner for Breakthrough Video of the Year has already been announced as well and it went to Sam Hunt for his "Leave the Night On" clip.
More winners will be revealed at the annual CMT Music Awards which is currently taking place at the Bridgestone Arena. Lady Antebellum and Zedd kicked off the ceremony with a medley of their singles "Long Stretch of Love" and "Beautiful Now". Other performers tapped for the event included Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban.
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Rick Ross Arrested For Marijuana In Georgia
Rick Ross was taken into custody after cops pulled over the Maybach Music Group boss in Fayette County, GA on Wednesday afternoon.
WSBTV Atlanta reported that cops smell Marijuana inside Rozay’s Bentley after he was pulled over for having tints that were too dark.
Cops found a total of five blunts after searching the vehicle. The Miami rapper was booked in the Fayette County jail on drug misdemeanor.
This is not Rick Ross first running with cops for marijuana. In 2011, he was busted in Philadelphia after cops found the band substance in his hotel room.
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Safaree Raps About His Breakup With Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj’s ex Safaree has done a few interviews since his much publicized breakup but he is using his music to truly vent about the heartbreak. On a clip of his new track “Love the Most,” he raps candidly about their split and being the man behind hip-hop’s biggest female rapper.
On the snippet obtained by TMZ, it seems like Safaree feels like he never got the credit he deserved from his former love, whom he thought he would have a family with one day.
“You ain’t do it all alone we took ourselves up out the hood…Twelve years up in flames thought you would’ve had my kid,” he rapped.
The Brooklyn native also revealed that he was not always okay with watching Nicki put on a show with other male rappers, saying he forced himself to take the bad with the good.
“Had to watch you kiss Nas and pretend it’s all cool / Inside I was feeling like a *%$# fool,” he said.
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Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity firm was hacked recently
One of the leading anti-virus software providers has revealed that its own systems were recently compromised by hackers.
Kaspersky Lab said it believed the attack was designed to spy on its newest technologies.
It said the intrusion involved up to three previously unknown techniques.
The Russian firm added that it was continuing to carry out checks, but believed it had detected the intrusion at an early stage.
Although it acknowledged that the attackers had managed to access some of its files, it said that the data it had seen was "in no way critical to the operation" of its products.
"Spying on cybersecurity companies is a very dangerous tendency," said the company's chief executive Eugene Kaspersky.
"The only way to protect the world is to have law enforcement agencies and security companies fighting such attacks openly.
"We will always report attacks regardless of their origin."
Remote computers
Kaspersky Lab said that it had detected the breach in the "early spring", and described it as "one of the most sophisticated campaigns ever seen".
The malware does not write any files to disk, but instead resides in affected computers' memory, making it relatively hard to detect.
Kaspersky linked the attack to the unidentified creators of an earlier Trojan named Duqu, which made headlines in 2011 after being used in attacks on Iran, India, France and Ukraine.
As before, the hackers are said to have exploited Microsoft software to achieve their goal.
Last time they made use of a flaw in Word.
This time, Kaspersky said, the malware was spread using Microsoft Software Installer files, which are commonly used by IT staff to install programs on remote computers.
"This highly sophisticated attack used up to three zero-day [previously unknown] exploits, which is very impressive - the costs must have been very high," commented Costin Raiu, director of Kaspersky Lab's global research and analysis team.
He warned that the firm had evidence "Duqu 2.0" attacks had also been made on other targets, including several venues used for talks between Iran and the West about Iran's nuclear programme.
The chief research officer of a rival computer security firm said he had had only a brief chance to look into the allegations, but added that it did appear to be a "big deal".
"Duqu 2.0 seems to be the biggest [cybersecurity] news of the year so far - it's major new malware from a major source," said Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at F-Secure.
"But we have previously seen security companies used as a way to reach other targets.
"The prime example of this was RSA, which got hacked four years ago, when we believe the target was a defence contractor in the US, which used RSA's technology."
Kaspersky said that it was "confident" that its clients and partners remained safe.
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Caribbean at risk of not meeting goal of reducing deaths from NCDs
Based on current trends, and despite measures implemented to reduce the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and address their risk factors, Caribbean countries will not meet the goal of reducing NCD deaths by 25 per cent in another 10 years, a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) official has warned.
It is against that background that health leaders from throughout the Caribbean, including the TCI, are meeting in Barbados with representatives of United Nations agencies, collaborating agencies from Canada and the United States, development banks, academia and civil society to discuss actions that can be taken to reduce the impact in the Caribbean of NCDs.
The TCI team is headed by the Premier Hon Dr. Rufus Ewing, who holds responsibilities for Health and Human Services and includes Permanent Assistant in the Premier’s office, Mrs. Darlene Clearvaux-Forbes and Ms. Charlene Higgs, Health Educator and National Communicable Disease focal point.
In 2012, Caribbean countries joined other PAHO/WHO Member States in endorsing the goal. Since then, Caribbean governments have been implementing measures addressing NCDs,; and premature mortality from NCDs has started to decline, but not fast enough to be on target to reach the 2025 goal.
“We need to intensify the public policy and health service response if we want to reduce the burden of NCDs and their risk factors on individuals, families and societies and prevent an even greater burden in the future,” Anselm Hennis, director of PAHO/WHO’s Department of Chronic Diseases and Mental Health, told those attending the ‘Forum of Key Stakeholders on NCDs forum: “Advancing the NCD agenda in the Caribbean’ which has been organized by PAHO/WHO in collaboration with Barbados’ Ministry of Health.”
“Current trends clearly show that the Caribbean countries will not achieve the 25 per cent relative reduction in premature mortality due to NCDs by 2025, if we continue the business-as-usual model,” Hennis added.
Compared with other sub regions of the Americas, the Caribbean has the highest rates of premature death (among people ages 30 to 69) from the four major NCDs: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
In addition, NCDs are a major cause of suffering and disability, which, combined with direct and indirect economic costs, places a heavy economic and social burden on families, communities, health systems and economies.
Discussions during the two day forum, which began Monday, will focus on how to reduce the impact of NCDs by addressing their main risk factors, by strengthening health systems and improving care for NCDs, and by engaging sectors beyond health to support and participate in efforts to tackle NCDs.
“Healthier lifestyle choices are not simply a matter of individual choice,” said Hennis. “We really must impact the social, economic, cultural and living conditions through whole-of-government and whole-of-society actions to make the healthy choice the easier choice.” He added.
Among specific areas to be discussed at this week’s meeting are: the role of legislation and regulations in modifying unhealthy environments and reducing exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity – the top four NCD risk factors; multi-sectoral action; a comprehensive health-system response to NCDs that includes prevention and affordable access to health care, in the context of universal access and universal health coverage; innovative ways to efficiently and sustainably finance health systems and especially their response to NCDs and related risk factors, given the rising costs of care; and strategies for ensuring that NCDs remain a high priority on the Caribbean political agenda.
The 2nd Annual Primary School’s Cricket Competition held in Provo
The Second Annual Inter Primary School Cricket Competition organized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association and sponsored by Scotiabank took place at the Down Town Ball Park on Saturday 6th June, 2015.
The participating schools were:
Oseta Jolly, Prove Christian, Enid Capron, British West Indies Collegiate (BWIC), Community Christian Academy, New International School, and combined Grand Turk Primary Schools.
The teams were placed in two groups.
Group 1 Group 2
BWIC Community Christian Academy
Grand Turk Combined New International
Oseta Jolly Enid Capron
Provo Christian
Results of Group 1
Match 1: BWIC defeated Oseta Jolly
Match 2: Grand Turk defeated BWIC
Match 3: Grand Turk defeated Oseta Jolly
Grand Turk combined were the winners of that group with 4 points.
BWIC second with 2 points.
Results of group 2
Match 1: Provo Christian defeated Community Christian Academy
Match 2: New International defeated Enid Capron
Match 3: Community Christian defeated Enid Capron
Match 4: New Internatioanl defeated Community Christian
Match 5: Provo Christian defeated Enid Capron
Match 6: New Int defeated Provo Christian
New International were the winners of group 2 with 6 points.
The finals were contested between Grand Turk combined and New International School.
Batting first New International made 42 for 5 in the allotted 10 overs. In reply Grand Turk Combined marched to victory in 8 over losing only two wickets.
The presentation ceremony took place immediately after the finals. The trophies were presented by the Managing Director of Scotiabank Mr. Sean Braithwaite, the captain of Beaches TCI and 1st Vice President of the Cricket Association, Mr. Ancell Williams and the President of TCICA Mr. Colin Sterling.
Mr Sterling thanked all the school principals, teachers’ parents and students for making the event a success. Special mention was made of Scotiabank for their continued support to cricket in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and interCaribbean Airways for their contribution.
The day’s proceedings went smoothly with the participation of 70 students from the various schools and full support was given by parents and teachers of the participating schools.
20 players of Providenciales will be selected to continue training on Saturdays under the guidance of the cricket development officer, Mr. Rawle Gill and his assistant Mr. Paul Mc Kenzie, to build a Youth team to represent the Turks & Caicos in regional competitions.
To date, in excess of 200 students participate in the Youth Development School’s Programme.
Full Scoreboard Finals: New International
-42 for 5 after 10 overs, top scorer was Joe with 26 runs.
-Bowling for Grand Turk, Jamal Jean took 3 for 7 after 2 overs.
-In reply Grand Turk scored 45 for 2 after 8 overs
-Jamal Jean scored 13 and Divanae Williams was not out on 24
-Parris and Dillan claimed one wicket a piece for 10 and 15 respectively.
In a few weeks’ time, there will be matches played between Clement Howell High and British West Indies Collegiate.
Delano Williams prepares for upcoming IAAF Diamond League
TCI’s golden boy Delano Williams is on a quest to continue to make a name for himself at the upcoming IAAF Diamond League.
The 2015 IAAF Diamond League takes place over 14 world class meetings held over 4 months across 3 continents, the IAAF Diamond League features the world’s best athletes across 32 different event disciplines competing to win their Diamond Race and, with victory, the status as the most consistent athlete of 2015 in their event.
Delano shared with RTC Sports he’s currently on his way to Olso for the 2015 IAAF Diamond League, where he’ll be running the 400m. Delano made Great Britain 4x400m team to the European Championship in Russia, which will be held on June 20th to the 21st.
“I’m excited to be a part in these events and looking forward to competing to the best of my ability. I’m also preparing for the Great Britain Trials in July for The World Championship in Bejing, China. I’m running the 200m there,” Williams added.
Church softball draws close to playoffs
As we get closer to the play offs, the church Co ed softball league games are getting heated. Roman Catholic gave Church of God Of Prophecy their first lost of the second rotation all though Miguel of COGOP delivered two home runs, they lost 8-5.
Then we had St. Monica vs. Paradise Baptist which ended with the mercy rule at the bottom of the 3rd inning, after Damian scored two home runs for the night. Ending the game 19-3 in favour of St. Monica's.
Stay with RTC for further updates.
Netherlands pulls out as 2019 hosts for European
The Netherlands has pulled out of hosting the 2019 European Games, two days before the opening ceremony of the inaugural event in Baku, Azerbaijan.
It was the only candidate when awarded the event in May, which was due to take place across several cities.
European Olympic Committee (EOC) president Patrick Hickey said the news was "disappointing".
Baku has spent $1.2bn (£700m) preparing for the event, which will see 6,000 athletes competing in 20 sports.
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Argentina and Brazil among favourites in Chile for Copa America 2015
World Cup runners up Argentina start as favourites to win their first Copa America title in 22 years when this year's tournament kicks off in Chile in the early hours of Friday morning.
Argentina were beaten by Germany in last summer's World Cup final and will hope to go one better in the Copa, with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi captaining them.
Barca team-mate Neymar is captain of Brazil but the third member of their attack, Luis Suarez, is suspended and misses out for holders Uruguay.
The tournament begins with hosts Chile facing Ecuador in Santiago on Friday morning, kick-off 00:30 BST.
The three-week tournament sees 12 teams - 10 from south America and two invitees - compete in three groups, with the top two from each and the two best third-placed sides progressing to the knockout games.
The final is held in Santiago on 4 July.
Uruguay beat Paraguay to win the 2011 competition but will badly miss Suarez, who is still suspended from international matches after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during last summer's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Hosts Chile have never won the competition but impressed in Brazil and have in-form Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in their ranks. Argentina have not won the cup since 1993 but with Messi joined by the recalled Carlos Tevez of Juventus, Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli they have formidable attacking options.
Brazil appear to have recovered from their thrashing by Germany on home turf last summer and have plenty of familiar faces to a Premier League audience in their squad, with Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho making the breakthrough into the side.
Also hoping to challenge will be Colombia, while a Jamaica squad containing players such as Leicester defender Wes Morgan and Leyton Orient winger Jobi McAnuff can expect a tough time of it in Group B alongside Argentina and Uruguay.
Mexico are fielding a second-string squad as many of their big names - including Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez and former Spurs forward Gio dos Santos - are in their squad for the Gold Cup later this summer, the competition in which countries from north and central America, and the Caribbean compete.
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