(AP) Anger over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a Florida church fueled a second day of deadly violence half a world away in Afghanistan, where demonstrators set cars and shops ablaze Saturday in a riot that killed nine protesters, officials said.
The church's desecration of the Quran nearly two weeks ago has outraged millions of Muslims and others worldwide, fueling anti-American sentiment that is further straining ties between the Afghan government and the West.
The uproar even brought violence to the normally peaceful northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Friday, when a crowd of protesters — apparently infiltrated by insurgents — stormed a U.N. compound in an outpouring that left four Afghan protesters and seven foreign U.N. employees dead.
The top U.N. envoy in Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, said the organization had no plans to evacuate. It would, however, temporarily redeploy 11 staff members from Maraz-i-Sharif to Kabul
"This is not an evacuation, it is a temporary redeployment because the office is not functioning. We will be ready to go back as soon as we can establish an office that is secure enough," he told reporters.
In an unrelated attack that nonetheless demonstrated the kind of violence plaguing Afghanistan nearly a decade after the U.S. invaded to oust the Taliban and hunt al-Qaida, two suicide attackers disguised as women in blue burqas blew themselves up and a third was gunned down at a NATO base on the outskirts of Kabul, police said.
The Quran was burned March 20, but many Afghans only found out about it when Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned the desecration four days later. The burning took place at the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, the same church where the Rev. Terry Jones had threatened to destroy a copy of the holy book last year but initially backed down.
On Saturday, thousands of Afghans carrying long sticks and holding copies of the Quran over their heads marched through Kandahar, the largest city in southern Afghanistan and the cradle of the insurgency. The crackle of gunfire could be heard throughout the city, which was blanketed by thick black smoke.
Security forces shot in the air to disperse the crowd, said Zalmai Ayubi, a spokesman for the provincial governor. It's unclear how the protesters were slain, he said.
The governor's office in Kandahar province issued a statement saying that nine protesters were killed and 81 others were injured in the demonstration that turned into a riot. Seventeen people, including seven armed men, have been arrested, the statement said.
The governor's office claims demonstrators were incited by extremists who joined the group and set property ablaze.
"The enemies of the people and country also burned down the furniture and a bus at a ladies' high school in Kandahar and destroyed some other properties," the governor's office said.
Shops and restaurants throughout the city were shuttered and routes leading into the city were blocked by security forces.
An Associated Press photographer estimated the crowd at a few thousand and said demonstrators had smashed his camera and roughed up other journalists.
Karzai's office said the president spoke on the telephone Saturday morning with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Karzai asked the secretary-general to extend his condolences to the families of the U.N. workers slain Friday.
He also called on the U.N. to help promote religious tolerance throughout the world to ease friction between people of different faiths. Karzai said Afghan officials were investigating the U.N. attack and would bring the perpetrators to justice.
De Mistura said four Nepalese guards were killed protecting the U.N. staff and did not fire their guns.
The other three victims were identified by officials in their home countries as: Joakim Dungel, a 33-year-old Swede; Lt. Col. Siri Skare, a 53-year-old female pilot from Norway; and Filaret Motco, a 43-year-old Romanian who worked in the political section of the U.N.
The U.N. envoy said the Russian mission chief, who spoke Dari, was beaten but let go after he told the attackers he was Muslim.
According to de Mistura, a group of seven to 15 insurgents had infiltrated the protest, which numbered around 3,000 people, and said some have been arrested.
"I am profoundly sad and I am also shocked by what I saw, but we do continue our work, we are not going to be deterred," De Mistura said, describing the Quran burning as "an insane gesture."
In Florida, Wayne Sapp, a pastor at the church, called the events "tragic," but said he did not regret the actions of his church.
"I in no way feel like our church is responsible for what happened," Sapp said in a telephone interview on Friday. Afghan authorities suspect insurgents melded into the mob outside the U.N. compound and they announced the arrest of more than 20 people, including a militant they suspect was the ringleader of the assault. The suspect was an insurgent from Kapisa province, a hotbed of militancy about 250 miles (400 kilometers) southeast of the city, said Rawof Taj, deputy provincial police chief.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid sent a text message to The Associated Press on Saturday denying that the insurgency was responsible for killing the U.N. workers.
Demonstrators have alleged that the four protesters were killed by Afghan security forces.
Interior Ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary said Saturday that a delegation of high-ranking Afghan officials was being sent to the city to investigate what happened.
Bashary also gave reporters details of Saturday's attack on NATO's Camp Phoenix, a base on the east side of Kabul that's used to train Afghan security forces.
He said three armed insurgents wearing suicide bomb vests arrived at a main gate at the base around 6:45 a.m. Two of the attackers opened fire and then detonated their vests of explosives, Bashary said. The third opened fire and was killed by NATO forces. The body of a fourth person, an Afghan man at the scene, has not been identified. Three NATO service members were injured, the coalition said.
The gate at the base was scorched from the explosions. An AP reporter at the scene saw the remains of at least one of the attackers dangling from the gate.
*I have to say; people believe what they want to believe. If those folks in FL don't believe in the Quran or the Muslim Holy Book; then so be it!
I think folks in Afganistan shouldn't get their muslim undies in a bunch over this! People say they will burn the bible all the time, but most of us don't get destructive an tear things up. I think those folks in Afganistan are just wired to think Americans are bad people no matter what. Most of the world probably feels the same way to some degree.
It's important for those muslims to note, that all us Americans aren't bad people. Certain people feel a certain way and that is that. If anything those muslims in Afganistan should build a bridge and get over it; because the burning of the quran will take place in American society no matter.*
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Hot Careers of the Future!
(Chris Kyle For Yahoo Ed) Wondering what tomorrow's in-demand careers will be?
While it's safe to scratch newspaper editor and mail carrier off the list, you might be surprised at the old standbys that still make the cut.
Check out our full list of hot careers of the future:
Mark Thomas, co-founder and chief sales officer of SayHired, a company that phone screens job candidates for employers, sees a similar demand for sales reps. "As companies are ramping up, talented sales people are getting offers with good base salaries and commission packages," Thomas says.
Training: To prepare for a career in sales, pick a major like communications or marketing . In addition to gaining key communication skills, you'll learn how sales decisions can impact a business's bottom line.
Average Pay: $81,370
Elance, an online employment hub, reports a similarly strong and growing demand for freelance mobile app developers. Its Online Employment Report, also released in 2011, found that the tech industry's spending in this area has grown 11 percent over the past quarter.
Training: If you want to train for a career in mobile apps, you'll need to get up-to-speed on computer applications and technologies by studying a subject like computer science, programming and software, or IT and information systems.
Average Pay: $83,647
"One of the fastest growing areas is project management," said recruiter Andrew Gadomski, founder of Aspen Search Advisors. "It's not just about doing the work. It's about managing the entire process."
Training: The skills you learn in business school are directly applicable to working as a project manager. Start by getting a bachelor's degree in an area like business administration. Job experience counts for a lot but in certain cases employers will be looking for candidates with a master of business administration as well.
Average Pay: $83,400
Fast-forward to 2011, when the number of new homes under construction jumped 15 percent in January, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. That puts us on pace for 596,000 new homes this year.
Training: Along with work experience, getting a bachelor's degree is an important step to becoming a construction manager, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, though sometimes an associate's degree is enough. It's best to study construction science, construction management, or civil engineering.
Average Pay: $76,230
With 597,000 job openings expected between 2008 and 2018, elementary school teachers will see more job growth than any other career that requires a bachelor's degree, according to the College Board.
Training: You'll need a bachelor's degree, plus certification, to teach elementary school. Requirements vary by state, though private schools require only a bachelor's to get started.
Average Pay: $53,150
*Who knew these were the hottest careers of the future! I'm not sure I'm buying the one about the elementary school teacher or the contruction manager. With the way the economy is right now, and budgets being very tight; is it really likely that those two are hot careers of the future. However, kudos to the writer of the article for at least trying to bring some positive energy to people looking for work.*
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While it's safe to scratch newspaper editor and mail carrier off the list, you might be surprised at the old standbys that still make the cut.
Check out our full list of hot careers of the future:
- Sales Representative
- Mobile App Developer
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Elementary School Teacher
Career #1 - Sales Representative
An accelerating economy is creating a need for more sales professionals. In fact, according to a 2010 Manpower survey, sales representatives are the second-hardest job to fill in America.Mark Thomas, co-founder and chief sales officer of SayHired, a company that phone screens job candidates for employers, sees a similar demand for sales reps. "As companies are ramping up, talented sales people are getting offers with good base salaries and commission packages," Thomas says.
Training: To prepare for a career in sales, pick a major like communications or marketing . In addition to gaining key communication skills, you'll learn how sales decisions can impact a business's bottom line.
Average Pay: $81,370
Career #2 - Mobile App Developer
According to a 2011 survey by IHS iSuppli, an internet research company, mobile applications will enjoy an 81.5 percent surge in total revenue over the next 12 months. More revenue means more opportunities for mobile app developers.Elance, an online employment hub, reports a similarly strong and growing demand for freelance mobile app developers. Its Online Employment Report, also released in 2011, found that the tech industry's spending in this area has grown 11 percent over the past quarter.
Training: If you want to train for a career in mobile apps, you'll need to get up-to-speed on computer applications and technologies by studying a subject like computer science, programming and software, or IT and information systems.
Average Pay: $83,647
Career #3 - Project Manager
As the economy reinvents itself yet again, project managers are fast becoming the new normal as American companies look to hire managers to oversee the building and designing of new projects."One of the fastest growing areas is project management," said recruiter Andrew Gadomski, founder of Aspen Search Advisors. "It's not just about doing the work. It's about managing the entire process."
Training: The skills you learn in business school are directly applicable to working as a project manager. Start by getting a bachelor's degree in an area like business administration. Job experience counts for a lot but in certain cases employers will be looking for candidates with a master of business administration as well.
Average Pay: $83,400
Career #4 - Construction Manager
In 2009, Laurence Shatkin, author of "200 Best Jobs for Renewing America," pointed to green technology as one of six industries that can help rebuild the country. Looking at income, job growth, and job openings, Shatkin identified construction manager as the number one green technology job.Fast-forward to 2011, when the number of new homes under construction jumped 15 percent in January, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. That puts us on pace for 596,000 new homes this year.
Training: Along with work experience, getting a bachelor's degree is an important step to becoming a construction manager, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, though sometimes an associate's degree is enough. It's best to study construction science, construction management, or civil engineering.
Average Pay: $76,230
Career #5 - Elementary School Teacher
An always increasing population means that more teachers are needed to instruct America's youth.With 597,000 job openings expected between 2008 and 2018, elementary school teachers will see more job growth than any other career that requires a bachelor's degree, according to the College Board.
Training: You'll need a bachelor's degree, plus certification, to teach elementary school. Requirements vary by state, though private schools require only a bachelor's to get started.
Average Pay: $53,150
*Who knew these were the hottest careers of the future! I'm not sure I'm buying the one about the elementary school teacher or the contruction manager. With the way the economy is right now, and budgets being very tight; is it really likely that those two are hot careers of the future. However, kudos to the writer of the article for at least trying to bring some positive energy to people looking for work.*
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
MILK + BOOKIES! Check them out today!
MILK+BOOKIESTM is a non-profit organization that teaches young children how great it feels to give back while celebrating the love of a good book.
Visit them today@ http://www.milkandbookies.org/
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Post-Sex Blues Plague Some Young Women!
(LiveScience.com) For some young women, sex leaves no afterglow, new research suggests.
In a small study, one out of three young women experienced postcoital blues at some point in their lives and 10 percent said they frequently or almost always felt sad after sex. The study involved more than 200 young Australian women, so more research would be needed to see if the results are the same in other age groups and locales.
"Under normal circumstances, the resolution phase of sexual activity, or period just after sex, elicits sensations of well-being, along with psychological and physical relaxation," study author Robert Schweitzer of the Queensland Institute of Technology said in a statement. "However, individuals who experience postcoital dysphoria [sadness] may express their immediate feelings after sexual intercourse in terms of melancholy, tearfulness, anxiety, irritability or feeling of restlessness."
Schweitzer said the cause of these feelings is unknown. One woman surveyed said that she feels "melancholy" after sex, but said those feelings are disconnected from her feelings of love and affection for her partner. [Naked Truth: Why Women Shrug off Lousy Sex]
Prior sexual abuse can cause feelings of shame, guilt and loss in later sexual encounters, Schweitzer said. However, his research, published in the quarterly International Journal of Sexual Health, found only a moderate correlation between prior sexual abuse and later post-sex letdown, he said.
"This suggests other factors, such as biological predisposition, may be more important," Schweitzer said.
The next step, Schweitzer said, is to look at women's emotional characteristics and how they view themselves to see if personality contributes to bedroom blues.
*WOW! Why in the world did they have to take it there, about women feeling sad after sexual intercourse? Look; the real deal is that; when most women feel sad after sex, it's because they were totally unsatisfied with the act. Also, that they didn't hit that eurphoric feeling that you get when having an orgasm. At the the end of the day that's what it is; they didn't need a study to figure that one out.*
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In a small study, one out of three young women experienced postcoital blues at some point in their lives and 10 percent said they frequently or almost always felt sad after sex. The study involved more than 200 young Australian women, so more research would be needed to see if the results are the same in other age groups and locales.
"Under normal circumstances, the resolution phase of sexual activity, or period just after sex, elicits sensations of well-being, along with psychological and physical relaxation," study author Robert Schweitzer of the Queensland Institute of Technology said in a statement. "However, individuals who experience postcoital dysphoria [sadness] may express their immediate feelings after sexual intercourse in terms of melancholy, tearfulness, anxiety, irritability or feeling of restlessness."
Schweitzer said the cause of these feelings is unknown. One woman surveyed said that she feels "melancholy" after sex, but said those feelings are disconnected from her feelings of love and affection for her partner. [Naked Truth: Why Women Shrug off Lousy Sex]
Prior sexual abuse can cause feelings of shame, guilt and loss in later sexual encounters, Schweitzer said. However, his research, published in the quarterly International Journal of Sexual Health, found only a moderate correlation between prior sexual abuse and later post-sex letdown, he said.
"This suggests other factors, such as biological predisposition, may be more important," Schweitzer said.
The next step, Schweitzer said, is to look at women's emotional characteristics and how they view themselves to see if personality contributes to bedroom blues.
*WOW! Why in the world did they have to take it there, about women feeling sad after sexual intercourse? Look; the real deal is that; when most women feel sad after sex, it's because they were totally unsatisfied with the act. Also, that they didn't hit that eurphoric feeling that you get when having an orgasm. At the the end of the day that's what it is; they didn't need a study to figure that one out.*
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
OCEAN CITY: Bret Michaels announced as Sunfest '11 headliner!
(Daily Times Ocean City) Bret MIchaels rocked his way across the Billboard charts as part of the band Poison, glam metal's biggest act in the '80s and '90s. Come September, Ocean City officials said today, he'll bring his musical tour to Sunfest as this year's headlining performer.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 1 for Michaels's Saturday, Sept. 24 show, and for country star Jamey Johnson, who takes the stage Friday, Sept. 23.
Tickets also will go on sale for Linwood Peel’s Tribute to the Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters and the Del Vikings, who will headline Thursday, Sept. 22.
As front man for Poison, Michaels has sold 25 million records and scored 15 chartbusting Top 40 singles including "Something to Believe In," "Nothing But a Good Time" and the every-DJ's-gotta-have-it "Every Rose Has its Thorn." Tickets range from $25 to $55.
Tickets for Johnson's show will cost $20 to $40; tickets for the Thursday performances will cost $10 to $25.
Tickets for all three shows will be sold at the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office on 40th St. in Ocean City beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. Box office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tickets are also available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or by calling 800-551-7328.
Admission to Sunfest itself, the four-day seasonal event at the Ocean City Inlet, is free. For more information about Sunfest, visit http://www.ococean.com/.
*This is very interesting, as I am from the eastern of MD. It's about time Ocean City did bring in some phenomenal acts for SunFest. All in all Bret Michaels will rock the house!*
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Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 1 for Michaels's Saturday, Sept. 24 show, and for country star Jamey Johnson, who takes the stage Friday, Sept. 23.
Tickets also will go on sale for Linwood Peel’s Tribute to the Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters and the Del Vikings, who will headline Thursday, Sept. 22.
As front man for Poison, Michaels has sold 25 million records and scored 15 chartbusting Top 40 singles including "Something to Believe In," "Nothing But a Good Time" and the every-DJ's-gotta-have-it "Every Rose Has its Thorn." Tickets range from $25 to $55.
Tickets for Johnson's show will cost $20 to $40; tickets for the Thursday performances will cost $10 to $25.
Tickets for all three shows will be sold at the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office on 40th St. in Ocean City beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. Box office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tickets are also available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or by calling 800-551-7328.
Admission to Sunfest itself, the four-day seasonal event at the Ocean City Inlet, is free. For more information about Sunfest, visit http://www.ococean.com/.
*This is very interesting, as I am from the eastern of MD. It's about time Ocean City did bring in some phenomenal acts for SunFest. All in all Bret Michaels will rock the house!*
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
NEW eBOOK: "BEWARE OF MY BITCHITUDE."
There's a new book coming your way and it's all about bitches and their attitude. I'm not surprised something like this was coming out; but hey it could be good for the people who need to recognize certain bitches in their lives.
The book is by an author "C.J. Calett" who is new on the lit scene.
It's a small book that packs alot of punch and really tells you about bitches and their bitchitude.
Look out for this book coming out soon on amazon's kindle.
I don't know about you, but I'm dying to read about bitches so I can beware of the bitchitude!
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The book is by an author "C.J. Calett" who is new on the lit scene.
It's a small book that packs alot of punch and really tells you about bitches and their bitchitude.
Look out for this book coming out soon on amazon's kindle.
I don't know about you, but I'm dying to read about bitches so I can beware of the bitchitude!
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Last episode of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' is May 25!
(AP) The final original episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will air May 25. Winfrey's Chicago-based Harpo Productions confirmed the date Friday. Winfrey announced live on the show in November 2009 that she would end its run after 25 years. She since has launched cable's Oprah Winfrey Network.
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" has been in reruns for the last few weeks. But Winfrey tweeted Thursday that she was "hard at work planning the final shows" and new episodes would begin April 7.
The final episode brings an end to what has been television's top-rated talk show for more than two decades.
It airs in 145 countries worldwide.
*WOW! Oprah is really leaving! It doesn't seem like it's suppose to be that way. However, she's moving on to way bigger and way better things such as with her network (OWN). We will definitely miss her a lot! This lady has truly done phenomenal things and will continue to do so. WE LOVE YOU OPRAH!
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"The Oprah Winfrey Show" has been in reruns for the last few weeks. But Winfrey tweeted Thursday that she was "hard at work planning the final shows" and new episodes would begin April 7.
The final episode brings an end to what has been television's top-rated talk show for more than two decades.
It airs in 145 countries worldwide.
*WOW! Oprah is really leaving! It doesn't seem like it's suppose to be that way. However, she's moving on to way bigger and way better things such as with her network (OWN). We will definitely miss her a lot! This lady has truly done phenomenal things and will continue to do so. WE LOVE YOU OPRAH!
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Study Highlights How Moms' Depression, Anger Stresses Kids!
(HealthDay News) -- Even very young children can get stressed by depressed parents who display negative emotions toward them, researchers confirm.
The new study included 3-year-old children who were subjected to different harmless, but stress-inducing, situations, such as causing them to become slightly nervous or frustrated. After each stressful event, saliva samples were taken from the children to measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
The researchers also observed the interaction between children and their parents -- usually the mother -- as they did a task together or as the parent read a book to the child.
The largest stress responses were seen in children whose mothers had been depressed at some point in the child's life and whose mothers also displayed hostility -- frustration, anger, annoyance or critical comments -- when playing with their children.
There weren't enough fathers in the study to offer a sense of how they interact with children, and depression was less common among fathers, said Lea Dougherty, of the University of Maryland, and colleagues at Stony Brook University.
Stress is a risk factor for depression. These findings suggest one way that a parent's depression can lead to depression in a child, the study authors explained.
The report is slated for publication in an upcoming print issue of the journal Psychological Science.
The findings are "actually quite hopeful, because, if we focus on the parenting, we could really intervene early and help parents with chronic depression when they have kids," Dougherty said in a news release from the Association for Psychological Science.
More information
The Nemours Foundation has more about childhood stress.
*This is very interesting as more and more women become single mothers. Being a single parent in these times isn't a joke, it's serious, especially if the mother has more than one child. As times progress, and less and less fathers stick around, you will see more mother's depressed, stressed and filled with frustration. Parenting in this society seems to get a bad rap, especially if your single. It's like people think your incapable or just don't know what the hell your doing.
I say; most single mothers do what they need to do, even if they do get a little frustrated. At least they aren't like the dead beat dads that just get up and go and never return.
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The new study included 3-year-old children who were subjected to different harmless, but stress-inducing, situations, such as causing them to become slightly nervous or frustrated. After each stressful event, saliva samples were taken from the children to measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
The researchers also observed the interaction between children and their parents -- usually the mother -- as they did a task together or as the parent read a book to the child.
The largest stress responses were seen in children whose mothers had been depressed at some point in the child's life and whose mothers also displayed hostility -- frustration, anger, annoyance or critical comments -- when playing with their children.
There weren't enough fathers in the study to offer a sense of how they interact with children, and depression was less common among fathers, said Lea Dougherty, of the University of Maryland, and colleagues at Stony Brook University.
Stress is a risk factor for depression. These findings suggest one way that a parent's depression can lead to depression in a child, the study authors explained.
The report is slated for publication in an upcoming print issue of the journal Psychological Science.
The findings are "actually quite hopeful, because, if we focus on the parenting, we could really intervene early and help parents with chronic depression when they have kids," Dougherty said in a news release from the Association for Psychological Science.
More information
The Nemours Foundation has more about childhood stress.
*This is very interesting as more and more women become single mothers. Being a single parent in these times isn't a joke, it's serious, especially if the mother has more than one child. As times progress, and less and less fathers stick around, you will see more mother's depressed, stressed and filled with frustration. Parenting in this society seems to get a bad rap, especially if your single. It's like people think your incapable or just don't know what the hell your doing.
I say; most single mothers do what they need to do, even if they do get a little frustrated. At least they aren't like the dead beat dads that just get up and go and never return.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Ja Rule admits he failed to pay taxes, may get more jail time!
(OTRC) Ja Rule admitted on Tuesday, March 22, that he failed to pay taxes on more than $3 million in income and could face more jail time.
The rapper and actor, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, is already set to begin a two-year prison sentence in early June after pleading guilty to attempted criminal criminal possession of a weapon.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 13 on three tax evasion charges and faces up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines on each count, according to the Associated Press, which carried the report.
"S/o to the Feds very cooperative it's not tax evasion it's failure to file and I'm taking care of it case closed #WINNING lol..." Ja Rule said on his Twitter page, referencing a catchphrase recently made popular by Charlie Sheen.
Ja Rule earned the money between 2004 and 2006, the AP said, adding that if plea conditions are met, the government will dismiss two counts against him for unpaid taxes on $1 million he earned in 2007 and 2008.
Ja Ruler pleaded guilty at a New York court in December to attempted criminal criminal possession of a weapon. Police had said they found a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun in his Maybach sports car in July 2007 following a concert in the city with Lil Wayne, who was detained separately.
In November, Lil Wayne completed an 8-month prison sentence after reaching a plea deal regarding the same case.
Ja Rule is known for songs such as "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez and his 2001 album "Pain is Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award. He has also has appeared in films such as "The Fast and the Furious" in 2001 and "Scary Movie 3" in 2003.
*WOW! This crazy and insane rapper thinks he's winning, but yet he failed to pay his taxes. How ridiculous is that! I don't understand why some people think that they can make millions and not pay their taxes and get away with it. That smells like "GREED" to me. It's no wonder most of society think rappers aren't serious business people about their business. If he he can't even pay his taxes then maybe he does need to go to jail. At the end of the day, just because you're famous and make millions doesn't mean you are exempt from uncle sam. "GET IT TOGETHER JA RULE."
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The rapper and actor, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, is already set to begin a two-year prison sentence in early June after pleading guilty to attempted criminal criminal possession of a weapon.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 13 on three tax evasion charges and faces up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines on each count, according to the Associated Press, which carried the report.
"S/o to the Feds very cooperative it's not tax evasion it's failure to file and I'm taking care of it case closed #WINNING lol..." Ja Rule said on his Twitter page, referencing a catchphrase recently made popular by Charlie Sheen.
Ja Rule earned the money between 2004 and 2006, the AP said, adding that if plea conditions are met, the government will dismiss two counts against him for unpaid taxes on $1 million he earned in 2007 and 2008.
Ja Ruler pleaded guilty at a New York court in December to attempted criminal criminal possession of a weapon. Police had said they found a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun in his Maybach sports car in July 2007 following a concert in the city with Lil Wayne, who was detained separately.
In November, Lil Wayne completed an 8-month prison sentence after reaching a plea deal regarding the same case.
Ja Rule is known for songs such as "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez and his 2001 album "Pain is Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award. He has also has appeared in films such as "The Fast and the Furious" in 2001 and "Scary Movie 3" in 2003.
*WOW! This crazy and insane rapper thinks he's winning, but yet he failed to pay his taxes. How ridiculous is that! I don't understand why some people think that they can make millions and not pay their taxes and get away with it. That smells like "GREED" to me. It's no wonder most of society think rappers aren't serious business people about their business. If he he can't even pay his taxes then maybe he does need to go to jail. At the end of the day, just because you're famous and make millions doesn't mean you are exempt from uncle sam. "GET IT TOGETHER JA RULE."
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