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Why countless US commuters are ditching bikes and buses for scooters What at first might seem like a toy could well be the affordable and environmentally friendly transport innovation desperately needed by many cities around the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mostly use a scooter for short distances, to get to from the subway to the office,â&#x20AC;? says Robert Price from Washington. He's one of many in US cities that are giving up cars, bikes and public transport for rentable battery-powered scooters.e

China court bans sales of older iPhone models in Apple-Qualcomm global battle A Chinese court has ordered a sales ban of some older Apple Inc iPhone models in China for violating two patents of chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, though intellectual property lawyers said enforcement of the ban was likely still a distant threat. The case, brought by Qualcomm, is part of a global patent dispute between the two US companies that includes dozens of lawsuits. It creates uncertainty over Apple's business in one of its biggest markets at a time when concerns over waning demand for new iPhones are battering its shares. e

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Japan plans tighter regulation of tech giants Japan is planning to tighten regulation of tech giants like Google and Facebook after an expert panel called for better oversight on competition and privacy, an official said. Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising the dominant role played by the world's largest information technology companies, including Big Four tech firms Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon.e

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INFLUENCERS: MAKING MONEY BY COLLABORATING WITH BRANDS

ccording to a study conducted by the American marketing agency MEDIAKIX, the market of influencers could reach 10 billion dollars by 2020. Fashion, luxury and beauty brands all have the same concern: capturing young targets with the aim to make of them recurring customers in the long term. To that end, they think they have found the martingale on the Internet: product and sponsored content placement, in a more or less transparent manner.

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Of course, the number of people spotted on social networks with which brands sign contracts has exploded, and in all sectors. So much so that some of those influencers have found a niche, with some of them earning up to several tens of thousands of euros a year. For Michael Jais, Managing Director of Launchmetrics, a company that offers brands a software capable of defining the value of a publication on Instagram or a Like on Twitter, there are three categories of influencers for fashion, luxury and beauty brands:

Micro-influencers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from 20,000 subscribers. At this level, you may not necessarily be eligible for compensation. It is rather a product exchange such as wearing a garment or participating in an exclusive event. It seems brands do this often for a more commercial purpose by leveraging on proximity. Macro-influencers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more than 100,000 subscribers. Here, the brand works on its legitimacy with someone very well-known in the sector. It could be the opening of a store for example.

FINANCIAL TIPS Remuneration can reach 25,000 dollars for a complete package with participation, live stories and contents on a blog. Mega-influencers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; several million. We refer here to the category of the stars of the net, which have several million subscribers. Using their services can cost up to 100,000 dollars to a brand. "In luxury, trademarks have long been the prerogative of the AB+ socio-professional category. In order to rejuvenate their targets, who cannot always afford their products, they give the influencers an intermediary role: millennials maintain a relationship with the brand through them", says Michael Jais, who explains further that one must consider the afore-mentioned numbers depending on the market and sector.

or photo shoot. Everything does not finds its way into the pocket of a YouTuber or an influencer on Instagram. Now, let me make your mouth water a bit: an Instagram photo can make the bank account of a YouTuber boasting 2 million subscribers swell by 25,000 USD. Ready?

It has been disclosed that in the United States of America, American youth have made product placement on Instagram a new summer job, earning a few tens and hundreds of dollars per sponsored post, for example with American Apparel. We must however make sure we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just apply here in Ghana and in Africa what obtains in the USA, with no consideration to our reality. It is important to dissociate Ghana from the United States, where the practice is more widespread. And it also depends on the products and especially the type of contracts. When we talk about 100,000 dollars, that amount usually corresponds to the overall budget, including agency costs and the film crew in case of video

FINANCIAL TERM OF THE MONTH: ESCROW Escrow is a legal concept in which a financial instrument or an asset is held by a third party on behalf of two other parties that are in the process of completing a transaction. The funds or assets are held by the escrow agent until it receives the appropriate instructions or until predetermined contractual obligations have been fulfilled. Escrow comes into play when two parties are in the process of completing a transaction and there is uncertainty over whether one party or another will be able to fulfil their obligations.e

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GEM Awards 2018 Honours 22, Including

La Chaumière Restaurant If you have ever wondered who would take care of

execution of guest choices, those are the defining

weekend at a ‘home’ away from home in Ghana, or

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you when you decide to step out and spend a cool

the next time you have to suggest the best dishes

in town for a business lunch, then GEM (Guest Experience Masters) Awards has made things simple for you.

The inaugural Guest Experience Masters Awards,

GEM Awards 2018, took place at the plush Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on 9th November 2018. The scheme aimed to recognise and reward the hard work of Ghana’s hospitality institutions.

22 hospitality service providers were conferred awards in various categories at the function, with First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo as Special Guest of Honour.

A faithful partner of ENJOY Magazine, La Chaumière Restaurant was recognised and awarded the StandAlone Restaurant Menu of the Year Award. Mr Ahmed

Hamdi, Managing Director of the facility, collected the prize in the company of his spouse. A

French-Mediterranean

restaurant,

Chaumière has been solidly in existence since 2000. Conviviality, home comfort, modernity, staffprofessionalism, outstanding menu and excellent 24

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qualifies that made the difference leading to GEM One of the poshest restaurants in the city, La

Chaumière is the place for romantic tête-à-tête as well as business lunches and dinners. The

food, which is mainly French gourmet style, meets excellent standards

VIPs have enjoyed dining at La Chaumière over

the years. They include His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo, former Ghana Presidents John Jerry Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor, former

US President Jimmy Carter, former US First Lady Barbara Bush, past and current Ministers of State,

captains of industry, and visiting foreign official delegations.

Congratulations to you, Ahmed and the everconsiderate team of La Chaumière Restaurant!

LA CHAUMIÈRE Restaurant is located at 215 Liberation Road Airport Residential Area, next to Ghana Home Loans Bank Tel.: +233 30 2772 408 / 24 4802 013 / 24 4209 217 Email: accralachaumiere@gmail.com

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Facts, Figures and Guidance about the Silent Killer

BY DR THEODORA PEPERA

n Ghana, over 3000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, and more than half of those women will die from the disease. For those who survive, they are often left with debilitating conditions.

WHO (World Health Organization) figures suggest that unless steps are taken to address this in the country, the figure for women diagnosed with cervical cancer per year will rise to over 5000 by 2025. Symptoms of cervical cancer include an abnormal vaginal discharge, bleeding in-between menses, bleeding after menopause, bleeding during or after sex, unexplained weight loss.

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INTERVIEW

Apart from the cost of treating cervical cancer (surgery/ chemo/ radiotherapy), there is the real human cost to the woman and her relatives. These women are all of US! Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Nieces and Aunts. The real tragedy is that this is a very preventable cancer, even more so than breast cancer. It is caused by persistent HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. From HPV infection to cancer is approximately 14 years! That is the time we have to diagnose and treat it BEFORE it becomes a cancer. The important take home message is that there are NO SYMPTOMS at the pre-cancer level!! You cannot examine yourself, you must attend for testing. The only way to detect it at the pre-cancer level is by screening, ideally with what is known as a pap smear. Cells are taken with a small brush from the neck/opening of the womb, and sent to the lab for analysis. "Some, more common, lab tests look only for abnormal cells. The better and more recent tests also look for the presence of the type of HPV that have the potential to cause cervical cancer. Any woman who has ever had a sexual encounter, is advised to begin 3 yearly screening, approximately 5 years after this encounter.

A screening test only tells us that you have a risk of having the pre-cancerous cells. For screening to work to prevent cancer, it has to be combined with diagnosis and treatment. Although a pap smear is likely to be normal, it is very important to follow up and ensure you receive your result. If it is abnormal, it is important not to worry, but ask to be referred to a specialist unit for a closer examination, known as a diagnostic colposcopy assessment and treatment if necessary. Unlike treatment for cervical cancer, which is complex, treatment of pre-cancer cells is simple and quick and is usually performed in the clinic with local anaesthetic. EURACARE Advanced Diagnostics & Heart Centre is one of the few facilities that offers the entire scope: screening, diagnosis (colposcopy) and treatment. The writer, Dr Theodora Pepera, is a Consulting Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Antenatal Specialist with EURACARE Ghana. A Ghanaian National, she is a Fellow of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK. EURACARE is located at 24, Peter Ala Adjetey Ave, North Labone, Accra. For general enquiries, kindly call 030 2739 390. Book appointments on: 050 0809 024. Email: info@euracare.com.gh website: www.euracare.com.gh ENJOY No 135 Dec 18- Jan 19 | 27

EVENTS CALENDAR

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday, November 01, 2018 Alliance Française Accra Time: 7:00 PM

Monday, November 26, 2018

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5th Ibero-American Film Festival Ibero-American Embassies Time: 6:00 PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 Textile & Arts Fair (3 days) Efua Sutherland Children’s Park Time: 10:00 AM Friday, November 30, 2018 The Last Dance - Theater Terra Alta, near Perez Dome Time: 7:30 AM Friday, November 30, 2018 Caledonian Society of Ghana End of Month Hoolie. Movenpick Hotel Pool Bar Time: 7:00 PM

Friday, November 30, 2018 IMF & World Bank Group Charitable Dinner World Bank Office Time: 8:00 PM

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Action , Sci-Fi When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alterego "Venom" to save his life. Director: Ruben Fleischer Writers: Jeff Pinkner (screenplay by), Scott Rosenberg (screenplay by) Stars: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed Release Date: 5 October 2018 (USA)

Animation, Adventure, Comedy Six years after the events of "WreckIt Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Director: Phil Johnston, Rich Writers: Phil Johnston (screenplay by), Pamela Ribon (screenplay by) Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot Release Date: 21 November 2018 (USA)

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ask Billie... Billie is a Holistic Therapist and Wellness Coach. She studied in the UK and has been practicing in Ghana for over 15 years now. She is the Chief Operating Officer of LOTUS Detox & Wellness Center, located at 62, North Airport Street, Airport Residential Area, Accra. Your questions, comments and suggestions are welcome at: dearbillie@enjoyaccra.com / billie.lotusgh@ gmail.com / billierichardson@gmail.com

Dear Billie, My partner proposed to me five years ago. We’re both in our early 50s – I’m a widow and he’s divorced – so we decided we’d just have a low-key wedding. I now realize that he hasn’t mentioned the wedding for a while and if anything, we’re seeing less of each other. We still live in our own houses, he has his own set of friends, and spends a lot of time going on trips holidaying without me. I’m reluctant to say anything because I don’t want to force him into a corner. My daughter says I am blind and he’s just using me. I really don’t know what to think anymore! Comfort in Adjiringanor Dear Comfort You need to know where you stand. You’re his equal and shouldn’t be worried about upsetting him or frightening him off. Talk to him when you see him next, and if you’ve really had enough, tell him that you’re tired of waiting. You need to know what’s going on. If he’s not actually serious about being your husband and if he only proposed because he felt it was expected, then some much-needed honesty is long overdue. If you’re worried 32 | Dec 18- Jan 19 ENJOY No 135

Dear Billie, My grown-up children don’t make any effort for me anymore. My birthday cards always arrive late, they promise to take me out for meals and weekends away but that never happens. I always give them beautiful presents but all I ever get is bubble bath or a box of chocolates for Christmas. I know they are all busy with families and jobs, but is an occasional weekend visit too much to ask – especially as they never turn down my generosity? Lonely Alice in Tema Dear Alice

about talking to him honestly, then it doesn’t say much about the relationship. If he wants one thing and you want something else entirely, are you absolutely sure that this is the right man for you? And why does your daughter believe he’s using you? Please let us know how you get on. ---------------------------------------

You really do sound lonely and I may add, slightly bitter but expecting your children to be as equally giving of their time and money as you are will only lead to more disappointments. My advice is, please don’t waste any more precious time worrying and waiting on them. Get out there, make new friends and start living. You owe it to yourself to live a rich fulfilling life with people that appreciate you. You can join a book club or take on a sport or even a dance class. When you start going out and show your children that you are fine without them, I guarantee you they will more willingly come around to

ADVICE CORNER visit. Sometimes being overly needy pushes people away, even family. Good luck and let me know how you are. --------------------------------------Dear Billie, I’ve been through a bit of a depression last year but my partner won’t give me a second chance. I’ve been unable to have sex for a while and every time my partner touched me, I pushed her away. I was too wound up and worried to even think about intimacy. She took my rejection personally and accused me of having an affair. I went for therapy and now my mood has lifted. I’ve even changed my job which was the source of my depression and started taking care of myself. I’m ready to be close again, but how do I persuade my partner to stop pushing me away? Desperate Kweku in West Legon Dear Kweku,

Dear Billie, My friend Ama has no manners. She snaps her fingers at waiters and is incredibly rude to taxi drivers. She is getting worse every day and has that sense of entitlement which I find highly irritating. I really dread going out with her. On our annual trip to the UK, she was extremely rude to the hotel staff. I spent the whole-time apologising behind her. She complained about everything, even though we’ve been going there for years. At one point, the manager took me aside and said other guests were making comments. I had to ask her to behave herself and now she is furious with me. What should I do? Annoyed Anita in Cantonments Dear Anita, I suggest you have a serious talk with your friend. Let her

know you are not prepared to go anywhere with her anymore until she learns some manners. If she is inappropriate and if she is not able to contain herself and be respectful towards others, you’ll have to find a new holiday companion in future. Sounds to me that she must be under some stress or going through some psychological issues you are not aware of. Make it clear you are willing to support and help her, but you cannot sit back and do nothing because it also affects you. Sadly, if she is not able to give you a reasonable explanation for her bad attitude, and you don’t believe she is capable or willing to change, then you may have to accept that your friendship has run its course and move on. Good luck and let me know how you both get on.

You can’t expect your partner to simply switch back on again. Don’t forget that she’s been hurt and confused, too. You really needed to include her in the whole therapy episode for her to understand what you were going through. You really need to have a heart-to-heart with her and explain what happened and how keen you are to get your relationship back on track. Describe what you’ve been through, then suggest going on a special night out. Woo her back and pretend that you’re dating again and show her that you love her and you care. All relationships go through ups and downs and honest communication is vital. Good luck! ---------------------------------------

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Consul General Hosts Belgian Economic Mission A networking function took place at the

residency of Mr Dimitri Avraam, Consul General of Belgium in Ghana, on 10th December 2018 within the framework of the 4-day visit in the country of a Belgian economic mission.

In attendance was the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Hughes Chantry, together with members

of the Mission and senior personnel of the Consulate General.

Ghanaian officials from the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs and Regional Integration, the Ministry

of Trade and Industry and other government sectors

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Belgian

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companies drawn from Flanders, Wallonia and

Brussels, the three regions in the Kingdom, visited Ghana to explore business partnership opportunities with Ghanaian counterparts.

Sectors represented on the delegation were

multiple and varied, including Agriculture and Food processing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment,

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HOROSCOPE THIS MONTH CANCER Capricorn 22/12-20/01

January 2019 Monthly Horoscope for Capricorn: With a Solar Eclipse in your sign this year, dear Capricorn, you begin 2019 with a clean slate and fresh energy for reinvention. The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st, though, is more about financial, ownership, and intimate matters and can involve a sweet release, perhaps of an obligation. Resolution of a problem can feel freeing now. Love and partnership can be in some level of flux this year as you are redefining yourself and exploring your independence. These themes are strong in January. The month begins with Mars at the bottom of your solar chart and special attention to your heart and home. Jupiter is in your privacy sector, too, reinforcing the personal, private, and inward focus that often dominates January's energies. Projects on (or in) the home can be satisfying. Excess energy is best channeled into constructive projects and improvements. Otherwise, there can be some tension. Mind you, if problems have been brewing in your personal life or with family, they may need some airing now, and Mars here has a beautiful way of pulling everything up and out into the open. It might feel disruptive in the moment but can help clear the decks. Mercury finally enters your sign on the 4th after a lengthy hiatus (for quickmoving Mercury) in your privacy sector, and you find your voice, wanting to be heard or to share your thoughts. Venus heads into your solar twelfth house on the 7th, however, and there is more rumination to do and possible hesitation regarding your feelings. This 36 | Dec 18- Jan 19 ENJOY No 135

KNOW YOUR SIGNS is healthy and natural as Venus closes out a cycle and you prepare for a new one in February when Venus enters your sign. A secret or private relationship can be in focus for some of you this month. A Saturn-Neptune sextile forms at the tail-end of the month, and it's an especially beneficial influence that will stick with you until November, helping you find inspiration, particularly in your studies, personal interests, and communications.

Aquarius

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Aquarius Monthly Horoscope Summary for December 2018: The month ahead is strong for your social life, dear Aquarius, and excellent for progressive ideas and initiative in business and with money. You are discovering new ways of earning, spending, and saving money, and it's exciting! Look for creative ways to develop talents and build your resources this month. In the first few weeks of December, although you are not moving forward quickly in many other life departments quite yet, events behind the scenes are at play, conspiring to get you back into high gear. You'll have plenty of opportunities to boost your spirits and emotional health through social connections, networking, healing activities, rest, and loving or supportive relationships. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy encouraging forward movement and clarity regarding long-term goals, career, and life direction by the 6th, and then later in the month, friends and personal happiness goals move along. Where matters seemed blocked, delayed, or unclear in November, you're likely to see advances and resolutions this month.

Famous: Libra Sharaya J (RAPPER)

BORN: January 17, Ghana ABOUT Born Sharaya Howell, she is a rapper and choreographer with well known singles called "BANJI" and "Smash Up the Place." She has worked with artists including Diddy, Rihanna, Ciara and Alicia Keys. In 2018, she competed on The Four: Battle for Stardom and became a Top 4 finalist. BEFORE FAME She previously worked as a hip hop choreographer and urban screenplay writer. TRIVIA She was a dancer for Step Up 2: the Streets and Step Up 3D. She became an ambassador for Alexander Wang's T by Alexander Wang campaign. FAMILY LIFE She was born in Hawaii but raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. Her father was part of a 90's hip hop group called Double XX Posse. ASSOCIATED WITH She signed with Missy Elliott's label, The Goldmind Inc.

HOROSCOPE

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Virgo

Pisces December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary: The month ahead is strong for career and long-term projects, dear Pisces, although entirely new objectives and initiatives are best delayed until after the 12th. Before then, work is still very much effective, but editing and refining current projects are preferred. A conversation or endeavor that appeared to get stuck during Mercury's retrograde period from November 16-December 6 is likely to advance as blocks clear, slowly but surely, after the 6th. You're in a fabulous position for rethinking long-term goals or career and business moves. As well, an educational initiative, personal philosophy or belief system becomes clearer. Where November was bumpy, the path is clear in December. Especially after the New Moon on the 7th and even more so after the 12th, you're in a stellar position for taking charge of your work, managing others, taking the lead, and making great strides towards your broader goals.

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini:There is a special focus on both relationships and ambitions this month, dear Gemini. Where there were feelings of being in limbo, confusion, or delays in recent weeks (and even months), you'll enjoy forward movement, corrected courses, and clarifications in December. For you, areas most affected by slowdowns have been relationships, work, routines, and health. Clarity comes to these areas of life this month, as well as some second chances to work things out. December eases you forward, and January is set to excite and encourage you further.

December 2018 Virgo Monthly Horoscope Summary: A special focus on your home, family, or personal life is in store in the month ahead, dear Virgo, with considerable attention to relationships or partnerships and personal interests as well. Where there were delays or periods of limbo in recent weeks, blocks lift in December after the first week. Slowdowns for you primarily revolved around communications, transportation, house and home, love, and money, and they're clearing as the month advances.

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Aries

21/3-20/04 December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Aries: Doing out-of-theordinary things or changing routines up is attractive in December with an emphasis on the adventure sector of your solar chart, dear Aries. Even so, there is a considerable focus on healing, resting, and tying up loose ends as Mars, your ruler, is moving in the sign just behind yours up until the very last day of the month. Attention to your health is vital now. You're also gaining the motivation and energy to handle a matter that has been on your mind for some time.

Taurus

21/04-21/05 December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Taurus: December is strong for the feeling that you're getting back on track, dear Taurus, after some delays or lack of clarity. It may not be an "all systems go" period just yet, but obstacles are clearing. Where you may have felt stuck or in limbo in recent months, forward motion is likely this month. Relationships smooth over and deepen

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Cancer

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Cancer Monthly Horoscope Summary for December 2018: The month ahead is powerful for taking care of business, improvements to work and health, and for enjoying and expressing yourself, dear Cancer. You move beyond the blocks and delays of recent weeks (even months) and enjoy special attention, relationships, and improved routines in December. Problems straighten out and answers or news you've been waiting for arrive, helping clear the path for better decisions and forward motion as the year comes to a close. Conversations or situations that left you stumped in November can start to make sense this month. Projects or endeavors related to work or health that stalled now pick up again. Some ideas may be scrapped while others pick up the pace.

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Libra

24/9-23/10 December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Libra: December features improved communications, special interests, and increased motivation to handle work and self-care programs, dear Libra. Most of the recent slowdowns or confusing moments in your life can be put behind you this month, as December brings you a slow but steady forward pace. Clarifications and advances related to finances, business, studies, communications, and transportation figure strongly now. These things improve, flow naturally, and pick up momentum as the month advances. Ideally, you've come into touch with what and who you value, and you're now ready to apply what you've learned. As a result, you're choosing your projects more mindfully. You're also likely to enjoy the fruits of your labor more fully!

Scorpio

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Leo

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December 2018 Leo Monthly Horoscope Summary: December should bring a subtle sense that you're moving forward, dear Leo. January will also find you very much in your element. This comes as a breath of fresh air after a feeling of being in limbo or delayed in recent weeks. December is a month of increased clarity in your home life or with living conditions and arrangements, as well as forward movement in your romantic life. There is a strong focus on both work and play this month, and this is a nice change with work a strong force in your life, sometimes to an excessive level.

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary: December brings Venus back into your sign, dear Scorpio, as well as forward movement to your finances or practical affairs. Mars is working in harmony with your sign, too, and this can help clear obstacles. Although Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until the 6th, after this date you enjoy more clarity. It's true that you may be journeying along already-traveled ground until the middle of the month in some areas of your life, you nevertheless feel that you are getting a second chance to get things right, and this is comforting.

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Cleburne - Do Not Deny Santa Claus’s Existence

A 31-year-old activist from Cleburne, Texas who was busy telling children that Santa Claus did not exist has been arrested for trespassing on the property of a church in northern Texas. The arrest of Aaron U. was effected as the place was hosting a lunch attended by a Santa Claus. According to authorities, Aaron refused to leave the premises when impressed upon to, and continued to sow trouble. The police arrested him and accused him of illegally entering the church grounds. He was imprisoned in a Johnson County detention centre. The mayor of Cleburne, Scott C., reacted on his Facebook page, writing: "Don't hurt Santa Claus!" He added, mocking: "No doubt he wanted coal in his Christmas stocking”.

2 Edmonton Opening My Christmas Parcel 50 Years Later

He had been in the news for refusing to unpack the Christmas present that his girlfriend had offered him 50 years ago, a few minutes before breaking up with him. Finally, he has discovered the contents of the parcel just recently when she went to him and opened it for him. Adrian P., now married and father of two, received the little gift wrapped in glossy purple paper from Vicki A. a little before Christmas in 1971. Vicki was Adrian’s very first friend at George S. Henry High School in Toronto. However, Vicki ended their relationship with her gift. Depressed, Adrian returned home, threw the parcel under the Christmas tree and swore never to open it. A few days back, after the intervention of a common friend who had put them in touch on Facebook, Adrian and Vicki met at a crowded café northwest of Edmonton, and she began to unpack the gift. She herself did not know what she would see, for she had forgotten what was inside long ago. It was in fact a small book titled ‘Love Is: New Ways To Spot That Certain Feeling’ with cartoons and sayings about love. For years, even after his marriage, Adrian always placed the gift, though somehow spoiled, under the tree every Christmas. The reunion was a great event that served as a fund-raising opportunity for the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton, a local charity organization that provides Christmas meals to families in need. 38 | Dec 18- Jan 19 ENJOY No 135

Seattle - Landing Back To Deliver The Human Heart

A flight linking Seattle to Dallas was forced to turn back after it was discovered that a human heart destined to be transplanted had been left on board by mistake. The aircraft had travelled about 950 kilometres on a course of more than 2500 kilometres when the crew discovered that the "cargo essential to life" from California, and which was supposed to be conveyed to a hospital in Seattle, was still there. Spokesman for the airline said: "Once we realized the error, we immediately initiated the return to Seattle". Finding himself under the obligation to state to his passengers the reasons for flying back to Seattle, the captain confided to horrified passengers that this cargo contained a human heart. The airline, however, did not provide any additional details. Experts believe that a human heart can usually be kept between four and six hours before a transplant. However, the mistake was deemed to have caused the waste of four hours of precious time, three of which were spent in the air. Andrew G., a doctor travelling aboard the aircraft, has narrated the whole incident to a local newspaper, describing the shock of passengers as they were told about the short period of time left to transport the heart to destination for the transplant. This doctor could simply not comprehend how such "atrocious scenario of flagrant negligence" could happen!

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4 Los Angeles - Welcome To The Disgusting Food Museum How about a bit of fried tarantula and egg cooked in urine? With just little baby mouse wine to push everything down your throat? Those meals are part of the 80 dishes listed on the menu of the ‘Disgusting Food Museum’ opened recently in Los Angeles, with the aim to whet not the appetite, of course, but rather the mind of visitors to other ways of feeding. Originally launched in Malmö, Sweden in October 2018, the exhibition will stay in Los Angeles for two months. "If we can change what people see as disgusting, maybe we can also prepare them to accept new forms of sustainable protein," Samuel West, founder of the exhibition, says, presenting a plate of Mopane worms. These large butterfly caterpillars are an important source of protein for millions of South Africans.

Drogheda - Married To A Ghost Amanda T.’s story can make some laugh but for her it was serious. In February 2018, Amanda T., a 35-year-old Irish woman, married a ghost of Haitian pirate named Jack, who died over 300 years ago. In order for the union to be legal, Amanda organized a private ceremony in the presence of a psychic so that her ‘fiancé’ could say "Yes" through the latter. Their ‘idyll’ began in 2014, when the phantom visited Amanda and spoke with her during her sleep. The exchanges took place for six months before they decided to marry. "I was horrified to find out that I had romantic feelings for Jack", she then said. A few months after their ‘union’, Amanda T. has announced the end of their relationship. "I feel it's time to tell everyone that my marriage is over", she wrote on social networks. A mind-boggling story that she would like to explain but “in due course”, as she says: “You have to be careful when you touch spirituality. It's not something to laugh about”, she said.

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A psychology graduate, Samuel West remains cautious: as an entrance ticket to the museum, the visitor is given a vomit bag. Some dishes exhibited in the Museum may appear disgusting to some visitors due to their mode of preparation: Chinese mouse wine, obtained by drowning baby mice in rice alcohol and leaving them to macerate at length. In the plates of the museum, there are also live animals, such as the "Casu marzu", sheep-milk cheese made in Sardinia and teeming with maggots, giving it its characteristic creamy texture. Even more astonishing are the ‘boy's eggs’, a traditional dish from eastern China very close to a banal hardboiled egg... but longboiled in prepubescent boys’ urine. Other recipes include the Mongolian Bloody Mary, made with pickled sheep eyeballs and tomato juice; the bull penis; and the balut, a boiled duck embryo. “Disgust is highly individual. The thought of eating a spider makes some people hungry but makes others want to vomit,” Samuel avers, adding: "The goal is to make people aware that we should not judge the food of other cultures too hastily. But you could not call it Museum of Sustainable Food or Exhibition of Cultural Differences; no one would have come”.

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SOURSOP: THE VITAMIN C SUPERFRUIT THAT MAY HELP FIGHT CANCER By draxe.com 1. Filled with Beneficial Antioxidants that May Help Reduce Eye Disease Many of the potential guanabana benefits are thought to be derived from its antioxidant properties. (1) Studies show that the phytonutrients found in the fruit are high in antioxidant compounds, including alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarins, lactones, anthraquinones, tannins, cardiac glycosides, phenols and phytosterols. This is quite a group that can help fight disease-causing cells and even block tumor growth.

Additional studies have reported that antioxidants may also help with eye disease. The AgeRelated Eye Disease Study led by the National Eye Institute found antioxidants to be useful, especially when consumed as a cocktail of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and zinc. In one study, this combination actually lowered the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration by 25 percent in those who already had the disease.

What if I told you there was a fruit that’s great for your eyes, can treat infections and even shows promise as a potential cancerfighting food? Would you be interested? If you answered yes — and why wouldn’t you? — let me introduce you to soursop. Soursop is usually found in South America and often the basis for beverages, ice creams and other popular sweets. It’s known to have a few other names, such as graviola, custard apple, paw paw, guyabano and guanabana in English and Spanish-speaking countries alike. Additionally, it has superfruit-healing properties as a high-antioxidant food due to its vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous and even some iron that it contains. These vitamins and minerals are why soursop benefits include potentially helping reduce eye disease, treat infections and potentially even fight cancer.

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2. Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Properties Extracts from graviola leaves have shown anti-inflammatory properties in addition to their antimicrobial characteristics, making soursop a versatile anti-inflammatory food. Studies indicate that soursop may also be a natural anti-infection treatment for root canals. Often dangerous chemicals, such as sodium hypochlorite (a form of bleach), are used to irrigate the root canal to prevent infection. However, the dangers of these chemicals can pose health

hazards. A study published in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice shows that the use of graviola to irrigate the root canal is very effective, making it a much healthier option. 3. May Help Fight Cancer If you’ve ever wondered which fruits are good for cancer patients, soursop may top the charts due to its anti-cancer effects. Research published in Food & Function reports that bioactive components of graviola leaf extracts may have positive cancer-fighting properties. This is due to the free radical scavenging abilities and antioxidant enzymes they contain, thus helping to eliminate cancer cells. (5) It’s believed that the guanabana leaves kill cancer cells by blocking ATP production. ATP, aka adenosine triphosphate, is a usable form of energy for cells. This energy is contained within a chemical bond that, if released, can be used to foster other activity within the cells. However, the graviola leaf extract can help block this activity, which may reduce the impact of the cancer cells by breaking them down until they fall apart. This is known as apoptosis or programmed cell death. Additionally, scientists at the Tepic Institute of Technology (Instituto

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Tecnológico de Tepic – ITT) in Mexico discovered acetogenins in the soursop fruit, which hold potent chemotherapeutic properties. So is gaunabana good for cancer? Keep in mind that current research is limited to in vitro studies, so it’s difficult to determine how soursop may affect the growth and development of cancer cells in humans. More studies are needed before experts can really determine whether the anti-cancer effects of soursop apply to the general population as well. It does, however, show potential as a cancer-fighting food.

4. Potentially Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells Graviola extract has shown an ability to help kill numerous types of cancer cells, specifically pancreatic cancer cells. A study conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center found that the extract can greatly reduce pancreatic cancer. Because cancer cells have more glucose, cell growth is typically enhanced as well as tumor growth. However, in this study, cells that were treated with graviola extract decreased their glucose uptake when compared to untreated cells. This decrease can make it difficult for the bad cells to multiply and grow. This helps block the spread of cancer.

5. Treats Infections Graviola is often used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites, including leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is a disease that’s transmitted through the bite of sand fleas. It’s also been used to treat herpes, coughing and vomiting. Bacterial and viral infections can cause coughing, sneezing, fever and more symptoms. While these symptoms may be frustrating, they’re effective since they’re part of the method that the body uses to trigger the immune system to get to work ridding the body of any infection. Graviola and graviola tea may be able to efficiently fight the infection and get you back on your feet.e

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recipes

CARAMEL White Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients 60ml maple syrup 150ml milk 120g castor sugar 150g butter, chopped 75g white chocolate, chopped 200g flour 1tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2tsp Malden salt 1 egg, beaten 10 caramel sweets

Recipe

- Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Add 10 cupcake wrappers to cupcake baking pan. - Melt maple syrup, milk, sugar, butter and white chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all has melted together. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes. - Meanwhile sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate and salt. - Pour melted butter ingredients into flour mixture and whisk to combine. Add beaten egg and whisk until smooth. - Spoon mixture into cupcake holders until 1/4 way full. Place caramel sweet into holders and then top with your remaining cupcake mixture. - Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool on wire rack then top with salted caramel frosting. For the salted caramel frosting: 175g Selati castor snow 125ml cream 175g butter, chopped 1 heaped teaspoon Malden/rock salt - Place sugar in a large pot and cook on a high heat until a dark copper color - Meanwhile, while waiting for your sugar, bring cream to a gently boil in a saucepan and then remove from the heat. 3. Once the sugar had reached that amber colour, remove from the heat and pour in your cream and continue to stir vigorously. Be careful not to burn yourself! - Once the hot bubbles have started to simmer down (your mixture should still be bubbling) add salt and butter bit by bit, continuing to stir the whole time. - Once all ingredients are combined, pour caramel into a mixing bowl and put into the fridge to set until cold, around 2-3 hours. - Once set, beat caramel with an electric heater until it turns a lighter colour and has a more thick buttercream consistency. - Pipe or spoon this onto cooled cupcakes with and decorate with chopped white chocolate. Serve warm with your favourite beverage.

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Natural Skin Care

There are more natural skin care products available now than ever, and their long list of benefits beyond even great looking skin might come come as a surprise to you. When you use natural products like this regularly, not only are you beautifying your skin, but you’re also absorbing antioxidants, enhancing your skin’s UV resistance, and stimulating your immune system

Coconut Oil One of the most versatile skin (and food) ingredients there is, coconut oil’s skin benefits include: strengthening underlying epidermal tissue, removing dead skin cells, protecting us from sunburns, and containing antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antioxidant properties. Research even shows that coconut oil is strong enough to fight chronic skin diseases characterized by defects in the epidermal barrier function and cutaneous inflammation, including atopic dermatitis

Tea Tree Oil

Use coconut oil on both your skin and hair to help cleanse, moisturize, remove makeup, heal wounds or scars quicker, and prevent razor burn. Coconut oil used internally is also beneficial for your looks. It contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, plus loads of healthy fats that help nourish your gut and increase immune function. Healthy skin is just like any other organ in your body: It continuously needs oxygen and nutrients to be brought to the cells, and toxins need to be washed away. Therefore, coconut oil helping with hormonal and digestive function is crucial for optimal skin health.

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been used for hundreds of years in Australia to fight breakouts, redness and inflammation on the skin. While many people react harshly to typical acne treatment ingredients like acid, tea tree oil is usually well-tolerated and comes with few, if any, of the nasty side effects when combined with a carrier oil and applied directly to skin. Tea tree oil uses include working as a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial and anti-fungal — its phytochemicals make it one of the most versatile and popular natural skin care essential oils there is.Tea tree’s volatile essential oils come from approximately 230 different plant species, almost all of which are native to Australia. The primary active ingredients responsible for its ability to reduce harmful bacteria include terpene hydrocarbons, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Researches have observed more than 100 different chemical components and volatile hydrocarbons that are considered aromatic and capable of traveling through air, pores of the skin and mucus membranes to provide healing benefits. It’s why tea tree oil is key part of the best home remedies for acne. 44 | Dec 18- Jan 19 ENJOY No 135

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Apple Cider Vinegar

An extremely versatile and inexpensive natural skin care product, apple cider vinegar benefits include helping to kill pathogens (like bacteria), clearing skin problems caused by gut issues, cleansing the skin and helping to stop acne, plus providing antifungal properties. The use of ACV for skin problems dates all the way back to Hippocrates (460-377 BC), considered “the father of modern medicine” and a believer in the use of antifungal ACV and raw honey for cleaning ulcerations and treating skin sores. It also contains highly beneficial acetic acid and certain vitamins like potassium and magnesium that make it a detoxifying agent when consumed internally, since it boosts liver function and helps balance bacteria in the gut.

Raw Honey Raw honey is one of the best natural sources of nutrients, enzymes, vitamins and skin-boosting acids. Benefits of raw honey include reducing breakouts, providing moisturizing properties, containing antiseptic qualities, encouraging wound healing, fighting allergies or rashes, and helping to reduce scars. Raw honey is unheated, unprocessed and unpasteurized unlike most honeys available in grocery stores. Therefore, it is able to keep all of its nutrients intact as they’re not destroyed by processing. As an antimicrobial honey is particularly suitable as a dressing for wounds and burns. (3) It’s also been included in treatments used to heal bacterial infections, dandruff, diaper dermatitis, psoriasis and more. Honey also makes a great homemade natural skin care product as an acne cure because it can be used in facial cleansers even on sensitive or mixed skin types. Take half a teaspoon, warm between hands and spread on face gently, leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water and pat dry. To use it as an exfoliator for dry winter skin, try adding two cups of honey to a bath, soak for 15 minutes, then add one cup of baking soda for the final 15 minutes. e

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How Can We

By Dr. Janna Fond

Communicate Better? O

pen, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship. Use the guidelines below to open up the channels of communication between you and your partner. If you’re in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, be careful using these tips. You know your relationship best. If any of these tips would put you in danger, don’t try them.

Here are the five characteristics 1. There's power in living alone.

For healthier communication, try to: Find the Right Time. If something is bothering you and you would like to have a conversation about it, it can be helpful to find the right time to talk. Try to find a time when both you and your partner are calm and not distracted, stressed or in a rush. You might even consider scheduling a time to talk if one or both of you is really busy! Talk Face to Face. Avoid talking about serious matters or issues in writing. Text messages, letters and emails can be misinterpreted. Talk in person so there aren’t any unnecessary miscommunications. If you’re having trouble collecting your thoughts, consider writing them down ahead of time and reading them out loud to your partner. Do Not Attack. Even when we mean well, we can sometimes come across as harsh because of our word choice. Using “you” can sound like you’re attacking, which will make your partner defensive and less receptive to your message. Instead, try using “I” or “we.” For example, say “I feel like we haven’t been as close lately” instead of “You have been distant with me.” 46 | Dec 18- Jan 19 ENJOY No 135

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS to take: Stop. If you get really angry about something, stop, take a step back and breathe. Tell your partner you’d like to take a short break before continuing the conversation. Give yourself time to calm down by watching TV, talking to a friend, playing a video game, taking a walk, listening to some music or whatever helps you relax. Taking a break can keep the situation from getting worse. Be Honest. Agree to be honest. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it’s the key to a healthy relationship. Admit that you aren’t always perfect and apologize when you make a mistake instead of making excuses. You will feel better and it will help strengthen your relationship. Check Your Body Language. Let your partner know you’re really listening by giving them your full attention: sit up, face them and make eye contact when speaking. Don’t take a phone call, text or play a video game when you’re talking. Show your partner you respect them by listening and responding. Use the 48 Hour Rule. If your partner does something that

makes you angry, you need to tell them about it. But you don’t have to do so right away. If you’re still hurt 48 hours later, say something. If not, consider forgetting about it. But remember your partner can’t read your mind. If you don’t speak up when you’re upset, there is no way for them to apologize or change. Once you do mention your hurt feelings and your partner sincerely apologies, let it go. Don’t bring up past issues if they’re not relevant. How to Communicate if You Are Angry It’s okay to get angry in a relationship – everyone does at some point! What’s important is that you resolve conflicts in a healthy way. If you get angry with your partner, here are a few steps

Think. After you’re no longer upset, think about the situation and why you got so angry. Was it how your partner spoke or something they did? Figure out the real problem then think about how to explain your feelings. Talk. Finally, talk to your partner and when you do, follow the tips above. Listen. After you tell your partner how you feel, remember to stop talking and listen to what they have to say. You both deserve the opportunity to express how you feel in a safe and healthy environment. Communicating isn’t always easy. At first, some of these tips may feel unnatural or awkward, but they will help you communicate better and build a healthy relationship.e

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FROZEN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI Total time

Prep time

35mins

EASY

Serves

mins

Directions

Blend the strawberries then push the resulting puree through a sieve to remove some of the seeds. Tip the sieved puree into the blender again and add the ice, rum and lime juice. Blend again and divide the mixture between 2 Martini glasses

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Thread the lime slices and strawberry halves onto the cocktail sticks and place onto the edge of the glass, serve immediately.

This slushy cocktail is best made when strawberries are in season and at their ripest. With just four ingredients you can whip up this thirst quencher in 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 500g strawberries, hulled 200g ice 100ml rum juice ½ lime Garnish 1 strawberry, halved 2 slices of lime 2 cocktail sticks

SMOOTHIE

Total time

5mins

INGREDIENTS

BY ALYSSA RIVERS Prep time

EASY

1 scoop SCORE meal replacement 1 cup spinach leaves 1 cup frozen mixed berries ½ banana 1 cup almond milk

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add more milk if needed.

A delicious smoothie bursting with delicious berry flavor and hidden with spinach inside! This is a great way to get in the nutrients that your body needs!

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BERRY GREEN

simple Christmas Recipes you can try at home Gingerbread

Cookies Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at

2 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

room temperature

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 large egg

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 c. molasses

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Recipe

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, cloves, and salt. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated (the dough will be soft). 3. Shape the dough into two 1"-thick disks and roll each between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1â &#x201E;4" thick. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. 4. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut out cookies; re-roll, chill and cut scraps as needed. Place on the prepared baking sheets at least 1" apart and chill for 10 minutes. 5. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the cookies are set and the edges are beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Jump for Joy!

Jump into the Holidays with this Workout! Quiana Canfor-Dumas, Certified Health Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Pn Instagram: @FitTastic Health @FitWithQuiana YouTube: FitTastic Health Facebook: FitTastic Health Web: www.QuianaCanforDumas.com Email: qcd@quianacanfordumas.com

Besides being a fun activity, jumping has many JUMP FOR JOY WORKOUT:

Do the best that you can! Remember, everybody’s body is different. If you

haven’t exercised in a while, go slow and increase your duration and/or intensity over time. Whatever you do, keep moving and do you! NOTE:

Be sure that you have adequate core strength, joint stability, balance

stability, and flexibility before doing the jump exercises. Equipment: NONE

Estimated time: 5-10 minutes total

Plan: Do each exercise for 20 seconds

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health benefits too! Jump training (also known as

plyometrics) can help to build bone density, improve strength, improve power, shape your body, improve

neuromuscular efficiency and much more! However,

it is very important to have adequate core strength, joint stability, balance stability, and flexibility before

doing the jump exercises. So, proceed with caution.

You don’t need to jump too much. Fake jumping (just lifting the heels) is also beneficial. Either way,

you can begin at a basic level then progress to more advanced levels as your body adapts.

Ok. Let’s do it! Time to JUMP INTO THE HOLIDAYS with this JUMP FOR JOY WORKOUT!

Have a Super FitTastic Holiday Season! Quiana

1. JUMP ROPE

3. JUMP SQAUT STABILIZATION

Pretend you have a jump rope in both hands.

Stand up with your feet shoulder-width apart. Draw in your

body, at 45 degree angle; use your hands

into squat position (A). Explosively jump up, raising only

balancing on one leg then switching to the

Hold for 2 seconds then return to initial position. Continue

Target: CORE & GLUTES

Target: ENTIRE BODY Extend arms and forearms away from your

ab-dominals and slightly lean forward while slightly dropping

and wrist to twirl the rope forward while

your heels off the ground and contracting your glutes (B).

other leg.

for 20 seconds or 8 repetitions.

Continue twirling wrist forward

and al-ternating legs for 20 seconds or 8 repetitions. BONUS:

Repeat all, but jump

with both feet together. Repeat all again, but twirl wrist backwards!

4. LATERAL JUMPS

Target: LEGS, GLUTES & CORE Stand with feet hip-width apart and sit back into a slight

squat po-sition. Slightly bend your knees then explosively

jump to one side, balancing on one leg. Hold position for 2 2. JUMPING JACKS

Target: ENTIRE BODY

seconds then repeat the jump on the opposite leg. Continue all for 20 seconds or 8 repetitions.

Stand with legs straight and arms to your sides. Jump up, spreading your feet wider than your hips and raising your arms over your

head. Return to initial position. Continue all for 20 seconds or 8 repetitions.

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(020) 095 5550 (032) 202 3500

TAKORADI RESTAURANTS Ahenfie Akroma Plaza Alrose Ambassador Bocadilos Rest. Captain Hooks Rest. Chinese Fast Food Ocean Bar Planter’s Lodge Palace Continental

(031) 202 1267 (031) 202 5513 (031) 202 4230 (031) 202 7431 (021) 433 0737 (031) 202 7084 (031) 202 6565 (031) 203 3693 (031) 202 2233 (031) 202 3463

CAPE COAST RESTAURANTS Cape Café & Rest Casanova Spot Friends Gardens Precious Canteen Seven Up Rest

(024) 488 0054 (033) 213 2425 (033) 213 2956 (033) 213 4681 (033) 213 2505

WINE SHOPS Gihoc Distilleries Co

(033) 213 2713

SUPERMARKET Melcom Stores

(033) 213 4118

TAMALE RESTURANTS Civil Sport Crest Rest Evesak Fast Food Executive Cuisine Koyla Bon Appetit Swad Fast Food Sweet Garden Tisa Rest

(037) 202 3324 (037) 202 4898 (037) 202 3505 (024) 447 8710 (024) 310 7786 (037) 202 5188 (037) 202 3539 (037) 202 4217

ACCRA

La Palm Royal Beach (030) 277 1700 Little Acra Hotel (026) 612 1945 La Villa Boutique Hotel (030) 273 0333 Labadi Beach Hotel (030) 277 2501 M Plaza Hotel (030) 276 3425 Mensvic Hotel (030) 250 7406 Mövenpick Ambassador (030) 261 1000 Mirage Royal Hotel (030) 252 0570 Naks Hotel (030) 250 0435 Nova Hotel (030) 277 5579 Oak Plaza East Airport (030) 281 6460 Ocean Sky Hotel (030) 278 2951 Otumfuo Hotel (030) 277 4827 Oriental Guest House (026) 513 3244 Peduase Valley Resort (030) 396 6091 Pekan Hotel (024) 429 7520 Protea Hotel (030) 251 7454 Paloma Hotel (030) 222 8700 Roots Hotel Apartment (032) 278 0283 Sunsplash Hotel (024) 426 2086 Sonant Court Hotel (030) 296 9408 Tang Palace Hotel (030) 278 8886 Tenko Plaza Hotel (030) 251 9523 The Guest Hotel (030) 251 1370 The Royal Senchi (030) 340 9180 Villa Monticello Hotel (030) 277 3477

TEMA Applel Hotel Asia Hotel Commville Hotel Oak Royal Hotel Sakumono Royal

(030) 320 4617 (030) 320 6121 (030) 320 6264 (030) 320 6926 (030) 320 4911

KUMASI Accadia Cafe & Rest (024) 393 3399 Cedar Crescent Hotel (032) 203 7238 Miklin Hotel (032) 203 9121 Golden Gate Hotel (032) 203 7073 Golden Tulip (032) 208 3777 Royal Basin Resort (032) 206 0144

DECO Orca Deco Spintex Orca Deco Kumasi Office Furniture

(030) 222 0732 (024) 440 0444 (032) 202 8654 (054) 433005/6

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ENJOY

TAKORADI Abuesi Beach Resort (024) 435 9100 Akroma Plaza (031) 202 3745 Africa Beach Hotel (031) 202 5148 Alor Hotel (031) 202 2703 Alrose Hotel (031) 202 4230 Amenla Hotel (031) 202 2543 Animens Hotel (031) 202 4676 Arvo Hotel (031) 701 0180 Atlantic Hotel (031) 202 2091 Beach Hotel & Resort (031) 202 1021 Beachway Hotel (031) 202 4734 Blue Water Hotel (031) 209 2116 Busua Beach Resort (031) 209 3307 Cane Basket Hotel (031) 202 7213 Cath’s Lodge (031) 202 6854 Devon Hotel (031) 202 2194 Embassy Hotel (031) 202 1611 Franfaus Hotel (024) 671 0349 Fred Mexico (031) 202 1611 Harbour View Hotel (031) 202 3576 Hillcrest Hotel (031) 202 2277 Hotel Animens (031) 202 4676 Hotel Applause (031) 202 3941 Hotel Be Ruco (031) 202 1248 Hotel Majestic (031) 204 6784 Melody Hotel (031) 202 4109 Nalex Hotel (031) 202 0669 Pacific Court Guest (031) 203 4259 Palm Lines Hotel (031) 204 6550 Palme Hotel (031) 202 4596 Planter’s Lodge (031) 202 2233 Railview Hotel (031) 242 0136 Raybow Int Hotel (031) 202 2072 Royal Palm Hotel (031) 204 4596 Sammar Lodge (031) 202 8363 Super Gardens (031) 202 8363 Takoradi Beach (031) 202 1021 Twin City Hotel (024) 457 3596 Valley Beach Hotels (031) 202 6900 Victoria Beach (031) 202 5693 Westline Hotel (031) 204 4679 Whin River Hotel (031) 202 4074 Zenith Hotel (031) 202 2359 Ankwanda Beach (033) 213 3797 Biriwa Beach Hotel (024) 442 6277 Cape Coast Hotel (033) 213 3457 Elimina Bay (054) 161 4812 Fespa Hotel (024) 232 3611 Hacienda Hotel (024) 437 7815 Haizel Guest House (033) 213 3044 Hans Cottage (024) 427 4340 Heavens Lodge (033) 213 4999 Mighty Victory Hotel (033) 213 0135 Mudek Hotel (024) 467 1137

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CAPE COAST Prospect Lodge Savoy Hotel Sisimbo Beach White Sands Beach

(024) 687 3557 (033) 213 2805 (054) 795 2844 (031) 202 2072

TAMALE Gariba Lodge Andi Lodge Guest De Favzie King’s Guest House Klass-One Court Modern City

(037) 203 3371 (037) 202 2975 (037) 202 4340 (037) 202 4316 (037) 202 7079 (037) 202 4473

TRAVEL & TOURS Melcom Travel Travel Bureau

WINE SHOPS

Say Cheers X O Wine Shop Bacchus Wine shop

MOVIE THEATRE Silverbird Accra Mall

(030) 225 2984 (030) 282 3004 (030) 281 1407 (024) 664 3208 (024) 348 0047

(054) 431 0140

KIDS’ BOOKS, TOYS A & C Kiddy Ground Aviation Social Centre

RESORTS

Busua Beach Busua Inn Dutch Hotel Hillburi Aburi Loo Moon Lodge Coaching & Dev.

(030) 251 5055 (020) 703 9797

(020) 638 8029 (020) 737 3579 (030) 271 1111 (024) 438 5008 (020) 824 1549 (024) 894 8242

ENJOY INDEX

USEFUL NUMBERS INT. DIALING CODES

EMBASSIES ALGERIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN BRAZIL BULGARIA BURKINA FASO CANADA CHINA CÔTE D’LVOIRE COLOMBIA DENMARK ETHIOPIA EGYPT FINLAND FRANCE GAMBIA GERMANY GUINEA HUNGARY INDIA IRAN ITALY KOREA JAPAN LEBANON LIBERIA MALI MOROCCO MEXICO MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY PHILIPPINES POLAND PERU PAKISTAN SPAIN RUSSIA RWANDA CZECH REP. SENEGAL SWITZERLAND SUDAN SOUTH AFRICAN TOGO CONGO TURKEY U.K. U.S.A. ZIMBABWEAN

(030)-277 6719 (030)-221 6400 (024)-625 6806 (030)-277 6561 (030)-277 4860 (030)-277 4908 (030)-277 2404 (030)-222 1988 (030)-221 1521 (030)-277 7073 (030)-277 2611 (030)-279 8701 (030)-222 6972 (030)-276 5682

(030)-277 6854 (030)-277 7500 (030)-221 4550 (030)-231 5840 (030)-222 1311 (030)-277 7921 (030)-240 0770 (030)-277 5601 (030)-276 0521 (030)-277 5621 (030)-277 7533 (030)-276 5060 (030)-277 6727 (030)-277 5641 (030)-266 3276 (030)-277 5669 (024)-431 3231 (030)-276 3691 (030)-221 4350 (030)-222 4962 (030)-277 6158 (030)-222 0101 (030)-251 6442 (030)-250 2829 (030)-393 8177 (030)-393 8177 (030)-277 4004 (030)-277 5611 (030)-225 1894 (030)-222 3540 (030)-277 0285 (030)-222 8125 (030)-273 3027 (030)-274 0451 (030)-277 7950 (030)-224 5977 (030)-276 8567 (030)-222 1665 (030)-277 5347 (030)-278 0958

24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRE

CAMEROON 237 CANADA 1 CAPE VERDE 238 CNTRL AFRICAN REP 236 CHAD 235 CZECH REPUBLIC 420 DENMARK 45 EGYPT 20 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 240 FRANCE 33 GABON 241 GAMBIA 220 GUINEA 224 ITALY 39 JAPAN 81 NORTH KOREA 850 SOUTH KOREA 82 LIBERIA 231 LIBYA 218 MALI 223 MAURITANIA 222 MAURITIUS 230 MOROCCO 212 NAMIBIA 264 RWANDA 250 SENEGAL 221 SIERRA LEONE 232 SOUTH AFRICA 27 TOGO 228 UGANDA 256 U.S.A. 1 DRC 243 ZAMBIA 260 ZIMBABWE 263

AVIATION / AIRLINES KOTOKA AIRPORT AIR BURKINA AIR FRANCE /KLM AIR COTE D'IVOIRE BRITISH AIRLINES BRUSSELS AIRWAYS DELTA AIRLINES EGYPT AIR EMIRATES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GHANA INT. KENYA AIRWAYS ROYAL AIR MAROC STARBOW SOUTH AFRICAN AIR TURKISH AIRLINES

(030)-277 6171 (030)-276 8892 (030)-276 8892 (020)-204 0065 (054)-012 1188 (030)-221 4996

(030)- 224 3893 (054)- 0 123945 (030)-221 3111 (030) 224 353/8 (030) 221 3131 (030) 266 4857 (030) 221 3555 (030) 221 5300 (030) 276 6333 (030) 245 0000 (030) 278 3676 (030) 273 4560

TRUST HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC

(030)-277 6787 (030)-277 5341

BANKS ACCESS BANK AGRI. DEV.BANK BANK OF GHANA BARCLAYS BANK CAL BANK LTD CDH SECURITIES LTD CREDIT REFERENCES DATABANK GROUP ECOBANK NIB SOCIETE GENERALE GH

(030)-278 4143 (030)-266 2640 (030)-266 6902 (030)-278 4049 (030)-268 0061 (030)-266 7425 (030)-278 2581 (030)-266 9421 (030)-268 1147 (030)-266 1701 (030)-220 2020

FIRE SERVICE 192 / 999 HEADQUARTERS CANTONMENTS CENTRAL (MAKOLA) INDUSTRIAL AREA DANSOMAN MADINA AVIATION TRADE FAIR

(030)-277 2446 (030)-266 6576 (030)-277 9635 (030)-222 3169 (030)-231 0903 (030)-250 1744 (030)-277 3285 (030)-277 3949

HOSPITALS AKAI HOUSE CLINIC AKAI HOUSE (OSU) 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL KORLE-BU LISTER HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE WEST AFRICAN RESCUE INTERNATIONAL SOS

(030)-278 4772 (030)-276 3821 (030)-277 6111 (030)-266 5401 (030)-281 2325/6 (030)-277 5341 (030)-266 4137 (030)-278 1258 (030)-279 9978

POLICE EMERGENCY REGIONAL 191 HEADQUARTERS MOBILE FORCE ACCRA CENTRAL ACHIMOTA ADABRAKA AIRPORT

AMBULANCE

(030)- 2773900 (030)-276 0273 (030)-266 3625 (030)-240 1999 (030)-222 1368 (030)-277 7592

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