Miami VS. Celtics.......

Miami heats Vs. Boston Celtics......Celtics had a lead as much as 28pts. but Miami came back to finish the game with a 95-85. Miami lost by 10pst. The Celtics played a darn good game. Miami only started to play in the 4th quarter.......I still love em` !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Air Jamaica, SCJ too costly to keep, says Wehby - Senator to propose cap on debt and deficit

Senator Don Wehby, Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, is insisting that national airline, Air Jamaica and the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) must be divested if the Government is to cut the fiscal deficit and reduce the public debt.

Important Info For travelling in December.

No excess bags over free allowances will be accepted during the embargo period on ALL ROUTES December 16 - 26, and July/August and December from Toronto to Jamaica, and New York (JFK) to Barbados and Grenada.

http://www.airjamaica.com/HolidayBaggage.aspx

WELCOME TO JAMROCK: The Concert

The highly anticipated return of this event featuring Damian Marley and a cadre of Reggae performers.If you are planning your vacation to go to Jamaica; this event should be on you itinary. Its will be on 12/21/07. at the Constant Spring Football Field. "Be there"

NBA roundup: Friday's action on the boards

It looked like an 80s flashback with the Celtics and Lakers on the court, while a full house chanted "Beat L.A.!

Well as long as they werent sreaming "beat miami or beat san antonio" its all good. But i must admit that Celtics is happening!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday Savings From Changes In L'Attitudes Featuring Jamaica From $627 Per Person

Includes 3 Nights, Roundtrip Air + TransfersTAMPA, Fla.--(Business Wire)--Changes In L'Attitudes, a leading Caribbean/Mexico operator, isoffering holiday savings, featuring Jamaica from $627 per person(a).Package includes 3 nights hotel, roundtrip air plus roundtriptransfers.

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS14455+28-Nov-2007+BW20071128

"Dont Jump Up"

Well as a NBA fanatic and with my two teams being San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heats: i must say that im a bit sadden by Miami preformances. What are they doing? well i hope they are just warming up and getting ready for the next round. But on the bright side San Antonio Spurs is where they at``` 11 wins and 2 losses. I guess that is a early start. But with all that Boston Celtics arent doing bad but....3 words for them "dont jump up"

Avery Johnson fined $25,000 by NBA

Johnson did not leave the court in a timely manner after ejection at indiana lastweek.

Update: Prosecutors Plan To Use T.I.'s Prior Weapons Record Against Him

Prosecutors in the federal weapons case against rapper T.I. say this isn't the first time he's been caught with machine guns and silencers as a convicted felon.

Well well well what can i say. I knew they would come up with some thing to get TI. Why are they digging up the past. That is why it is called past because it is long gone and am sure that he paid for it if he had to. But you know what" LONG LIVE THE KING"

Is there an 'exodus' of noncompliant foreign workers?

GOVERNMENT'S clamp down on foreign nationals working in Jamaica without a permit have led to a rush on application renewals and an reported "exodus" of others unable to become compliant.

Since the expiration of a 10-day compliance deadline in mid-November, unconfirmed reports are that undocumented foreign nationals working in Jamaica have been leaving the island "in droves".

Restive Air Jamaica workers calmed

The air of disquiet which hung over Air Jamaica Tuesday following news that the airline was contemplating job cuts has lifted.

Vice President of the National Workers Union (NWU) Granville Valentine said the management of the national Airline has assured him that job cuts will be a last resort.

Black Friday Sale

Its all about the day after thanks giving. Big savings = more spending. Well personally. I didn't find that this year sales was a good one. But on the other hand i didn't go to all the stores in NYC. I went to a few places including: Macy's, Best Buy, Old Navy, Foot Locker , Foot Action, Champs and Sketchers. The best was Best Buy; i can definitely say it was worth waking up at 3am in the morn. Black Friday sales is definitely strategy.

T.I. SAVES THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE HOMELESS

The star, who is currently under house arrest on weapons charges, pledged money to a radio fundraiser hosted by DJ Ryan Cameron which was looking to raise $150,000 to feed 20,000 homeless people.
They were spurred on to do the charity act after a major donor for the Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry and Homeless Foundation fundraiser pulled out at the eleventh hour.
T.I donated $20,000 out of his back pocket to the worthy cause. Others that phoned in to pledge money included Ne-Yo, Busta Rhymes, Bow Wow, Wyclef Jean and music supremo Jermaine Dupri.
According to Allhiphop, T.I said: "God put me in a position where I can help. With great reward comes great responsibility and I'm just happy to have the ability to do this. I wish I could do more."

How was your thax giving dinner?

my thanks giving dinner was delicious. I had dinner with only my immediate Family: mom, dad and sister. It was cool i really enjoyed it beside i made it all!!!

black friday sale

Its time to get dress for black friday sales!!!! A few hrs from now the store will be open. Be the first Door Buster!!! hola!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!!!!

HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL!!!! DONT EAT TOO MUCH TURKEY!!! GOBBLE GOBBLE!!!!

Jobs cuts at Air Jamaica

News of impending job cuts at the national airline, Air jamaica, has sparked panic among workers represented by the National Workers Union.
Talks of the layoffs came on Tuesday with the airline new Board reportedly ordering departmental audits to determine which employees should be cut.

For The Record: T.I.'s Lawyers Claim Evidence Was Illegally Seized

T.I.'s lawyers gave a hint of how they plan to defend their client through motions filed in court on Monday seeking to suppress evidence seized from the rapper's vehicle during his October 13 arrest on federal weapons charges. The motions claim that the evidence against him and statements he made to authorities were illegally obtained.

Air Jamaica may be privatised

Jamaica's new government is considering privatising Air ­Jamaica as part of a reassessment of the struggling flag carrier following the resignation of chief executive Michael Conway.

Rapper T.I. wins two AMAs

T.I who is still under house arrest won 2 American music awards on Sunday 11/18 in LA. He won for favorite male rap/hip-hop artiste and another for for his CD TI vs TIP won for favorite rap/hip-hop album. Thats ma` boy!!!! TIP all the way. Also it has been published that he has confidence that he will be found not guilty by the jury at his next trial. I have confidence too and is praying for him!!!!! nothing but love for you TI.

Jill Scott joins Diana Ross, Anita Baker on Air J Jazz and Blues

On Thursday, January 24, 2008, music lovers are being advised to take their hankies to the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay, St. James, as the two-time Grammy Award winner Jill Scott promises to deliver another stellar performance, this time musically.

Air J Cargo!!!

Go and ship your baggage via cargo ASAP!!!!! Its convenient and affordable. And it makes sense fort the period of 11/16-11/26 as you will not able to overweight baggages and or extra luggages.

Air J Jazz Fess!!!!

To miss is to dis` ......so be there or be square!!!!!!!

Air Jamaica in talks

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance, Don Wehby, said yesterday that Air Jamaica was getting closer to identifying a leading investment banker to assist in talks on the best way to find a partner for the ailing national carrier.

T.I. Writing New Songs Under House Arrest

T.I is writing songs while under house arrest: for his new album paper Trail. T.I is writing song on paper for the first time since 2001.

"All hail the king"

Stephon Marbury rejoins Knicks in LA after being fined more than $180,000 for skipping game

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Stephon Marbury grinned as he made his way down the hall to the New York Knicks' locker room, back in the fold but out some $182,000 because of a fine.

After skipping the game in Phoenix the previous night, Marbury flew from New York to Los Angeles to join the Knicks for their Wednesday night game against the Clippers.

"We had a conversation, and any conversations that we have within our team, we'll try to keep those as private and in-house matters," New York coach Isiah Thomas said.

He said Marbury would not start, but would play.

UK a looming challenge for Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB

he Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will have to step up its United Kingdom marketing budget in order to reduce the deficit of 37,000 seats caused by Air Jamaica's permanent departure from the London Heathrow
International Airport last month. Jamaica has sold its slots at Heathrow, one of Europe's busiest airports, to the Richard Branson-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Partner for air jamaica

Minister without Portfolio in thefinance Ministry, Senator Don Wehby has unveiled to the RJR News Centre a time-table to complete preliminary evaluations and come up with a strategic business.

A week after the airline was placed in his hands; Senator Wehby confirmed that three potential partners are already on the cards. .

My Grandfathers Death

Today 11/11/07 i was in my Accounting class at approximately 1:30pm when my mom called me to inform me that my grand dad died this morning in Jamaica. Unfortunately i wont be able to attend his funeral in Jamaica but my parents will be going. I love him with all my heart and will miss him. I am looking forward to re unite with my family for the Christmas holidays. My my papa or what we would call him "graciously, coffee calechi or give thanks" rest in peace.

Fuel prices could prompt airlines to ground planes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - United Airlines, a unit of UAL Corp (UAUA.O), could ground up to 100 planes, if necessary, to save money on fuel expenses, a company official said, and other big carriers are talking about similar steps, an industry source said on Friday.

Air Jamaica's loss is Barbados' gain

Barbados has benefited from Air Jamaica’s sale of its slots at the Heathrow airport.
Earlier this year, the then Jamaica government sold its slots at Heathrow to Virgin Atlantic and tourism minister, Noel Lynch says Barbados has taken advantage of this.

TI Drop Bit to host thanks giving dinner

According to the news TI has been quiet about hosting thanks giving dinner due to the oppositions of prosecutors. The prosecutors claims that TI is seeking special treatment and also he has provided a list with 95 names of persons he wants to visit him since he was released. The prosecutors said that the high number of people makes it difficult for them to screen everyone.

Rapper T.I. Asks Judge for Permission to Host Thanksgiving Dinner at his House

TI who is still under house arrest is request that the judge allow him to host thanks giving dinner from 9am - 6 30pm on November 22nd. He gave the judge a list of 95persons for the thanks giving dinner. The prosecutors thought that TI is ungrateful owing to to fact that he was release and can enjoy his home and is now asking for this to be allowed. He is also requesting that the judge waive the no more than three visitors at a time provision. He also want workers to come clean his yard and pool.

Henry loses Air Jamaica

Mike Henry, the Minister of Transport and Works, no longer has portfolio responsibility for Air Jamaica, which has been moved from his portfolio to the Ministry of Finance. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20071107/lead/lead6.html

Assignment - Chapters We`ve Covered In Class.

Since 8/28 - today 11/06 we have covered 5 chapters in class. Chapters 1-5.
Chapter 1 is marketing: Creating Satisfaction to customer relationship. This basically had to do with know what your customers need and making available and satisfactory for them.
Chapter 2 was Strategic Planning and Marketing Process. This dealt with the different types of marketing plans and strategies from lower level management to executives. Also emphasize how effective and efficient planning is to any business how how best different strategies would satisfy your business.
Chapter 3 The Marketing Environment,Ethics and Social Responsibility. This was in regards to marketers examining and knowing there competitive environment. In order to keep up with competition and also to maintain and attract customers. Also this dealt with the marketing elements which are price, products, promotion and distribution. And also social responsibility in the sense that business should have customers interest as a priority. Hence consumer rights that is the rights to safety, to be informed, choose freely and to be heard.
Chapter 4 E-Commerce: Marketing Digital Age. This was how business market via E-Commerce. this is online such as internet, intranet and extranet. Both to internal and external customers. Also business survive globally via E-Commerce. Also how E-Commerce influences customers as it is convenient which saves time.
Chapter 5 Consumer Behavior. This is about why customers purchase products. This as a result of perceive needs and also influences from marketers. This is also influenced by peers and family members and also customers purchase because of needs and their wants.

Air Jamaica Announces Miami – Grenada Service

MIAMI (October 17, 2007) – Grenada's tourism industry is expecting a big boost in time for the winter season with the start of new Air Jamaica flights from Miami, beginning November 4, 2007.

New York Honor for Air Jamica Jazz and Blues Organizers

On 11/2 air Jamaica jazz fest executive producer Walter Elmore, Air Jamaica Marketing Director Joy Schaaffe and Jamaica Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett was presented with the proclamation.

Michael Bolton In JA: with Air Jamaica.

Michael Bolton enters the stage this evening at One Night Only in Jamaica.

New York Knicks

New York Knicks 97 won in the play offs vs. Minisota Timber Wolf 93

Rodgers new CEO of Air Jamaica

Rodgers, who retired from the airline earlier this year after more than 35 years, was asked to return to the national carrier by the Government.
He served in several executive positions during his tenure and was the senior vice-president in charge of industrial relations before he demitted office.

JAMAICA JAMAICA!!!!!!!!!!

YAAD BEAT!!!!! WELCOME TO JAMROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Air Jamaica increases airlift for holiday travellers

Air Jamaica has made preparation for additional flights for the holiday peak season travel between December 15th and January 8th, 2008.