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The Untold Story of

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azzle Magazine, Issue 12, is here! Thank you for picking up what I’m sure you’ll find to be a fascinating, very informative and diverse issue.

Recently, I was approached by two enthusiastic young men, namely Yanoi Fevrier and Nyus Alfred from Vieux-Fort, who told me they always look forward to every single issue of Dazzle.

They found the magazine to be very inspiring, and they said they could relate to the issues discussed in the articles and the life experiences of the personalities who are featured.

Surprisingly, they said they had once planned to start a sports magazine but were not motivated to do so until they picked up their first issue of Dazzle. We kept in touch for the next few months, sharing ideas, including collaborating on a sports section for Dazzle Magazine. These two young men exhibited great enthusiasm and they were extremely passionate about sports journalism.

Soon we began working together and conducted their first photo shoot, which was challenging. However, in true Dazzle fashion we pressed on, undaunted, and overcame every obstacle. I advised them on the writing style that would suit the magazine and gave them a crash course in social media management. Now I can proudly say that they are the ones responsible for our ever-growing sports section. It’s good to see that Dazzle Magazine can help turn dreams into reality.

As Dazzle continues to grow, we hope it will continue to inspire other individuals, at home and abroad, to pursue their passions, whatever those passions may be -- the arts, sports, music – don’t give up on your dreams. We will continue to showcase the sons and daughters of the soil who are reaching for the stars and trying to make a difference, and encourage them to soldier on, no matter what their venture may be.

With that said, I wish you happy reading and hope you enjoy another great issue of Dazzle Magazine.

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Rankin Morgan Publisher/Managing Editor

Dazzle Magazine is a new and dynamic Saint Lucian bi-monthly publication that provides much-needed exposure to young professionals and entrepreneurs, and established businesses.

It covers an array of topics and categories key to starting and running a business. It also offers practical advice on everyday living, tips for a healthy lifestyle and interviews with popular and up-and-coming personalities.

Dazzle Magazine is designed to appeal to a diverse range of readers but is especially targeted at working professionals and business owners between the ages of 21-50 years. We provide our advertising clients with value for money by offering them a powerful medium to market their products, offer deals and build their brand. Best of all, we give them the opportunity to be a part of a nationwide and online marketplace of actively engaged consumers who are ready to buy, all at an affordable price.

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contents Features

14. The Untold Story of Zaine Pierre 22. Wanda Octave - Living to Inspire and helping to Change Lives 30. David Worrell: “Swimming is my Life” 38. Levi Chin - Musical ambassador and trailblazer

The 411

26. Rainbow Events - championing a New Era in LGBT entertainment 28. Show your Patriotism with Style!

34. Don’t Text and Drive - It Could Kill You!

Professional Progress

12. Profitability Vs Ethics - which should come first in Business?

20. Cash flow Vs Profit - What is the Difference?

Mastering Marketing

19. Why you need a website for your business

Publisher Rankin Morgan Editor Tony Williams Sales & Marketing Alana M.I Morgan Art Director Aldrin Henry Contributors Mindy Luquiana Chicot Dahna Jn.Charles David E.M. Duboulay Dudley Frederick Alana Morgan Shirin Tobie-Paul Leila Williams The Cell SportÈ Avis Photography Cameron Brown Aldrin Henry Royan Descartes Rankin Morgan

Health & Fitness

11. The Amazing Health Benefits of Carambola facebook.com/dazzlethemag

Gadget & Gizmos

41. Stay Fit and Trim with a Fitness Tracker

Eating In

42. Skinny Broccoli Salad

The Untold Story of

Zaine Pierre

Wanda Octave

Living to Inspire and helping to Change Lives

DJ Levi Chin

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46. Saint Lucia 36th Independance

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David Worrell ‘Swimming is my Life’

Don’t Text and Drive – It Could Kill You!

Out & About

44. Out & About

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On the Cover David Worrell

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Carambola

By Alana M.I. Morgan

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arambola or as it’s popularly known in St. Lucia, star fruit, is a star-shaped, tropical fruit which is sweet and sour in flavour. Carambola is native to the Malayan peninsula and cultivated in many parts of Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and China. How interesting that it has made its way to our Caribbean shores and is very popular on our island.

colon from exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer-causing chemicals.

A good Antioxidant Star fruit contains copious quantities of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. 100 grams of fresh fruit provides 34.7 mg or 57% of daily-required levels of vitamin C. In general, consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and counteracts harmful, pro-inflammatory effects of free radicals in the body.

Loads of Vitamins

Low Calorie Content Star fruit is one of the very low-calorie, exotic fruits. A 100g fruit provides only 31 calories, which is much lower than any other popular tropical fruits.

Nonetheless, it has an impressive list of essential nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins required for well-being.

In addition, the fruit is a good source of B-complex vitamins such as folates, riboflavin and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Together, these vitamins serve as coenzymes (substances that work along with enzymes in accelerating the inter-conversion of chemical compounds) and they facilitate the metabolic processes of the body.

Cancer Fighting The fruit along with its waxy peel provides a good amount of dietary fibre. Fibre helps prevent absorption of dietary LDL cholesterol in the gut.

It also helps protect the mucous membrane of the

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Profitability Vs Ethics – which should come first in Business?

By David E.M. Duboulay

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hat are ethics and ethical standards?

Ethics is synonymous with morality, honesty and integrity. Ethics means the basic concepts and fundamental principles of human conduct which guide a person’s behaviour. We all have some idea of right and wrong and the ‘rightness’ of any particular decision, so how does this apply to the business world and how do we establish a uniform set of rules to be followed?

The truth is we can’t; the discussion of business ethics is a subjective one, for everyone brings different concepts of ethical behaviour to the table. One’s moral standards are shaped by many different things, from home environment to religious background to cultural traditions, and this variation in attitude/ belief/personality subsequently creates just as much variation in the daily decisions taken by the business world.

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Ethical decision making is the process of assessing the moral implications of a course of action. All decisions have an ethical or moral dimension for a simple reason - they have an effect on others (shareholders, stakeholders, employees, competitors, customers, the public, the environment etc). Managers and leaders need to be aware of their own ethical and moral beliefs so they can draw on them when they face difficult decisions.

Most ethical decisions exist in a gray area where there is no clear-cut or obvious decision and therefore requires judgment and interpretation; the application of a set of values to a set of perceptions, and estimates of the consequences of an action.

Sometimes ethical decisions involve choosing not between good and bad, but between good and better or between bad and worse.

Making ethical decisions also involves choice about who should be involved in the process and how the decision should be made. For example, if a decision will have a significant impact on the local community, leaders may feel obligated to invite a representative of the community to participate in discussions. Similarly, decisions with a significant ethical dimension may benefit from being made by consensus rather than by one individual so as to demonstrate that the choice is consistent with an organisation’s espoused values.

Regardless of the particular industry or size of the business in which you work, and irrespective of your function - whether as a business owner, employee or the head of a multinational corporation - you will inevitably encounter numerous situations where ethical standards and practices come into play. Such decisions can become a dilemma as they not only impact the decision makers themselves and their company but countless others, and it is this balancing act which can cause difficulty.

What should one do when faced with the competing interests of profitability versus morality? Many people choose the course of legality – relying on the law to guide their decision – however the legality of a course of action can be entirely unrelated to its ‘rightness’ in a given situation. Many companies set up operations in overseas markets to take advantage of for example, lenient laws regarding labour and environmental safety. We have seen happen in countries in the Far East and South East Asia.

This has changed in China over the past few decades. Sure, these companies end up making more money but at the expense of others and the environment. In the end it is the human race which ultimately suffers the repercussions.

Society tends to place great emphasis on success which, while in and of itself is not a bad thing, can sometimes result in individuals or groups of people being faced with a situation whereby advancement (be it position, financial stature or influence) can only be gained by causing hurt or detriment to another person or group of people.

their business enterprises. Employees often follow by example, so it is incumbent on the managers/owner to create a work environment which embraces high moral standards of and to ensure that these standards are maintained and followed.

Business experts outline several routes which owners and managers can take to guide their company down the path of ethical business behaviour. Establishing a mission statement(s) of organisational values provides employees, and the company as a whole, with a specific framework of expected behaviour. Consistent reinforcement of these statements provides shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, colleagues, business associates and the community at large with a portrait of the company’s principles; why it exists, what it believes and how its various functions synchronise with its mission statement(s).

Business owners and managers should review standard operating procedures within the company to ensure that they are not structured in a way which may encourage unethical behaviour and active reviews of strategic plans and objectives can also be undertaken to make certain that they are not in conflict with the company’s basic ethical standards.

Finally, and most importantly, business owners and managers must lead by example. If a business owner treats employees, customers, and competitors in a fair and honest manner - and suitably penalises those who deserve to be - he or she is far more likely to succeed in establishing an ethical work force.

Many propose that ethical companies have an advantage over their competitors. Owners of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, are quoted as saying “consumers are used to buying products despite how they feel about the companies that sell them. But a company driven by values earns the kind of customer loyalty most corporations only dream of - because it appeals to its customers on the basis of more than a product... They like how doing business with [a values-led company] makes them feel.”

Entrepreneurs and small business owners wield great influence in determining the ethical philosophies of

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The Untold Story of

Zaine Pierre

By Sporté Avis

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oach Alban Estephane remembers clearly when, at five or six years old, the sprightly youngster would rush across to the field without his mother’s knowledge. “She would come running to the field soon after,’ he recalls, and the smirk on his face as he says it gives the indication that some scolding followed. She would allow him to stay, hesitantly, and he’d take the opportunity to train as hard as he could since he knew that Miss Charmaine would be back soon to order him to return home. He idolised the great Brazilian and former Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho. He would go out onto the field every chance he got, to practice all the latest tricks he observed from watching the legend on television. “He did not know how to give up, he did not want to give up,” Coach Estephane mused, recalling the youth’s unrelenting drive to perfect his game at such a young age.

Anyone who knew Zaine Pierre when he was growing up knew what his ultimate goal in life was. As a student of the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary (VFCSS) he would pick up a ball every chance he got. It wasn’t very long before a certain Coach Ras Isley took note of Zaine’s talent, and drafted him into the National U17 team at just 12 years old. His extraordinary achievements continued and he made the National U21 team at 14, becoming vice captain, and captain at 15. He captured the National Junior Footballer of the Year award in 2008.

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“Ras Isley got a lot of criticism for drafting a 12 year old into the team; he was the only one who believed in me, and I proved myself,’’ says Zaine.

He continued to impress, receiving rave reviews from people involved in sports development in St Lucia.

His performances also got him recognised regionally, as coach of the Trinidad-based club, W Connections, Stuart Charles-Fevrier contacted Zaine’s mother about the possibility of getting him to Trinidad for a trial.

Miss Pierre was a strong advocate of a good education, so it is no surprise that she had second thoughts about allowing him to invest so much time in football. It was his enthusiasm and self-confidence that convinced the management of W Connections to sign him up after just FIVE minutes during his first trial match. Incredible, I know! Remarkably, at 16 Zaine started off in a team that included nine T&T national players.

It was in Trinidad that Zaine took the next step of his career. During his time there, he secured his place in trials with a few Premier League clubs in England, as well as Major League Soccer side, San Jose Earthquakes. A move to England didn’t materialise due to complications in acquiring a work permit. Since Zaine’s dream was always to play in Europe, a move to the MLS did not seem appealing to him at the time.

He did not have to wait long however, as through his agent he was able to secure another trial, this time with Serie A club Genoa in Italy. On arriving in Italy, Zaine was as eager as ever to do his best, and recalls feeling no additional pressure.

“I had no expectations really. I just went to do my best, and just go with it. Whatever happened, happened,” he said.

Zaine had some difficulty on the first day of his trial, as the language barrier left him confused on the field.

That issue was resolved for the duration of the trial, as he was able to make a good impression.

“The Director came up to me to ask how I liked it at Genoa so far. I said that I didn’t know. He replied that I better know, because I’m not going anywhere.”

He went on to sign up with the Genoa Academy, something which he remains proud of. He has become quite versed in the Italian language, which has helped him communicate more effectively with his teammates and coaches.

On January 19, 2014, Zaine would take another step in his professional career when he was called up to the Genoa senior squad for the first time in a match against Inter Milan. When St Lucians caught wind of this development, they took to social media to express their sheer delight at the news. He didn’t get to make his dream debut during the match, but St Lucians revelled in their pride nonetheless. Zaine was touched when he heard how excited his fellow St Lucians were about his achievement, and he describes it as surreal.

When referred to as a young phenomenon, Zaine’s response was humble: ‘’I’m not a phenomenon, I’m Zaine Pierre.’’

Zaine has fond memories of his time in Trinidad, stating that the improved facilities and training techniques he learned led to an overall improvement in his game.

“It was a very emotional moment for me, to be honest. When I think back at all I had gone through, all the injuries - two surgeries in as many years making the senior team showed that all my hard work was paying off, and made me want to strive for even more,” said Zaine.

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He did not let this distract him. However he agreed to two loan deals to 4th division team Messina and 3rd division team Aversa Normanna to further improve his game. A few injuries aside, he played more at Messina and Aversa where the personal attention he received proved to be very comforting.

“I felt like a little fish in a big pond at Genoa, but at Messina, the fans and staff saw me as a very important player for them.”

Zaine describes Italy as a nice place to live, where the people are friendly, but in his words, “There is no place like home.”

He admits that being seen as a role model is a privilege, but stresses the importance of independence as a key factor to achieving success.

“Young athletes growing up should let their drive and hunger for success stem from themselves, and not from anyone like a role model. Self-motivation was a key factor to my success, as I sought to prove the doubters wrong.”

When asked what his views are on the sports program in St Lucia, football specifically, he says the sport is not where it should be at present. Zaine believes that the football program in St Lucia requires much needed external support from foreign coaches and from countries who have established football structures.

Dazzle Magazine wishes Zaine all the best in his footballing pursuits!

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Enjoy Life!

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Why you need a website for your business

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By Rankin Morgan

n an interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have a great website for your business.

More and more people are looking for products and services online or to research and find out who’s offering the best deals and prices. For this reason, a website is a must-have for any company looking to attract new customers and stay ahead of the competition.

A website can be defined as a location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web. The site can contain text, images, video and sound.

Websites are an excellent source of information and a great marketing tool for small businesses. However, many small businesses do not appreciate the value of owning one because they may find it to be too costly or they don’t understand its importance.

The Value of a Website The primary reason for having a website is to help potential clients and other users locate your business and discover what it has to offer. In the U.S. and Europe, businesses generate billions of dollars from online transactions or from offline transactions that were the result of their online marketing efforts.

The vast majority of Internet users visit websites to research a company or to find a particular product.

That is why businesses are strongly encouraged to have a presence on the web. Customers, business partners and prospective investors – even potential employees - can quickly and easily find out more about a business and the products or services it offers.

When it comes to benefitting from a website, the size of a business does not matter. It is particularly important for small businesses to recognise that the Internet has levelled the playing field and now enables them to compete more effectively. This is all the more reason why they should make the investment in establishing an impressive web-presence. A website is also important because it gives a business credibility. The site may be the first chance your business has at making a good impression on a potential customer, that’s why it must have a professional look. The design, organisation and ease of navigation on the site may be the difference between landing the next big client and being ignored. It must be noted however, it is actually better to have no website than to have one that makes the business look bad.

Your website is a vital part of your business.

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Cash flow Vs Profit – What’s the Difference?

By Gareth S. Jules

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ot everyone is familiar with the term ‘cash flow’. However, many are quite familiar with the term ‘profit’. The two represent the difference between success and bankruptcy and they are often misunderstood.

Profit can simply be defined as revenue left over after all expenses have been deducted. Cash flow, on the other hand, represent funds flowing in and out of a company as a result of payments to suppliers and payments received from customers. Cash flow arises 20 DAZZLE

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from operating, investing and financing activities.

It gives an indication of the health of a company.

The business can make a lot of profit but still have a negative cash flow, thus not being able to meet its inancial obligations. Profits are seen as narrow, looking at revenue and expenses over a set period. On the other hand, cash flow is dynamic, and pertains to the time the movement of cash occurs.

Profits are affected by revenues and expenses. The more a company increases its expenses, the more it decreases its ability to make a profit. Current assets and liabilities, plant equipment and investments, as well as long-term financing and dividends affect cash flow. Profit is derived from what is known as accrual accounting, which is a standard accounting practice that provides a more accurate picture of the company’s current condition.

Two major factors that affect cash flow are buying and selling goods on credit. The longer a business allows its customers to pay their invoices, the higher

and depreciates the car over a five-year period. It will incur a depreciation expense of $3,000 annually.

the cash flow problem. Moreover, it won’t be able to pay its creditors on time, thus compromising its credit relations with the financing intuition and making it more difficult to obtain loans in the future.

Cash flows are important to a business’ solvency. They tell you something about the company’s past or can represent its forecasted future. If a company doesn’t have enough cash to maintain the payment of salaries and other expenses, it will find itself in a dilemma. It won’t have enough money to plough back into the business or invest in securities to generate further income. If a business is extremely profitable and has no cash reserves to meet its financial obligations, it runs the risk of becoming bankrupt. Businesses therefore should make cash flow a priority, cash flow should be a priority.

If a business has large cash reserves but isn’t very profitable, in the long run that cash position will deteriorate. It must move to a profitable trading position by either increasing revenue or by reducing costs. Cash flow can be negative when you earn a profit, and it can be positive when you incur a loss.

For example, a company purchases a car for $15,000

No monies left the account after the first year of depreciation. The company makes a loss of $2000 after the $3000 depreciation expense was recorded.

Bear in mind that no cash was used to record this expense. A depreciation expense reduces net income but does not involve the use of cash. If that depreciation expense was not recorded, the company would have made a profit of $1000 ($3000-$2000).

Therefore, there is no natural correlation between profit and cash flow.

A good cash flow is vital to a business’ survival. While a profit makes it look good, a positive cash flow gives a true reflection of cash flowing in and out of the company, which is essential to meet day-to-day expenses. Some techniques for increasing cash flow include extending the payables period with suppliers and selling securities. As a business owner, which is more important to you in the short and long run; high profits, high cash flow or a balance of the two?

Be sure to prepare your cash flow statement on a monthly basis; it definitely helps!

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By Mindy Luquiana Chicot

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anda Octave is, by her own account, an inspirational writer by default. “You name it, everything I write somehow turns out to be inspirational,” she laughed. She’s also “serenity”; the type who believes in peace and pacing oneself. “Zen”.

“I believe in being creative and daring. I balance that, because even with being creative and daring, I believe in being centred, in being love, and being in the flow of things, at all times,” she said recently when Dazzle managed to sit her down for an interview. She has been working on a new book. “I’m working on Volume two of my first book, and I’m also writing a fiction novel.”

Wanda’s been inspiring people for as long as she can remember. Something about the heartfelt nature of her thoughts transmuted onto paper, has a contagious effect.

In 2013 Wanda released her first novel, My Life Interpreted. Her mission was to share how she discovered the keys to self fulfilment within her everyday experiences. She shares her passion for life within the pages of her book, documenting her experiences and giving an enlightened perspective in an effort to inspire others.

In an exclusive interview with Dazzle Magazine, Wanda recalled climbing the corporate ladder

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for 11 years, after studying marketing in London.

She worked in the tourism sector for a total of six years, in real estate for three, and banking for another two years. In 2009, she stood at the summit of her achievements but felt drained and uninspired more than anything, and unexpectedly bored with the view.

“So I gave it up - the corporate, stressful, high powered life,” she said nonchalantly, “and decided to focus on my writing, my creativity, and things that actually brought me joy.”

She glided back to square one, propelled by the burning desire of a closeted passion. With clarity came the realisation that she could no longer mask her dissatisfaction with the perceived illusion of success, nor could she be appeased by writing just enough to quell her recurring need for self expression. As popular as it had become, not even Meditations From Soul Sister, the weekly newsletter that she’d started on the brink of the new millennium in an attempt to motivate friends on her mailing list, seemed satisfying enough. Wanda decided it was time to write her first book.

For publication purposes, she became a one-woman show, armed with determination and the desire to share the words her heart and soul told her needed to be heard. Discouraged momentarily by the difficulties she found in getting support locally, through the channels that are ‘supposedly developed to support local talent’, she decided to self-publish.

She recounts having to deal with people who tried dissuading her from putting so much of her life into print. As with many other writers, for Wanda it was all about being authentic. What’s life to a writer if not inspiration for a tell all?

So far Wanda has sold over 600 copies of My Life Interpreted. “I believe in my book,” she said. “I believe it can change lives. I have seen it change lives.

People also tell me all the time. This woman saw me in the supermarket some time ago and said, ‘Wanda Octave? I need to hug you …’ And she hugged me, and kept squeezing me. She told me how much of a difference my book had made in her life over the past two months. She’d bought it over Christmas and had read it twice. Things like that really touch me.”

In her day-to-day life, Wanda still makes time for small marketing projects and hasn’t completely given up on the world of real estate.

“I’m a writer. I like to own it … But I kinda have the best of both worlds,” she smiled. “I work a few days a week, in property management so I’m not totally out of touch. The rest of the time, I totally immerse myself in my words and my family. ” Though she’s not one to hold herself to timelines, Wanda gave Dazzle a glimpse of her future.

“I see myself as a New York Times Bestseller on Oprah,” she said. “I see myself on Ellen. I see myself reaching all the traditional forms of ‘success’, although they are not completely necessary. I already feel that I am successful. The accolades are a bonus. I have said before that ‘my value as a woman is not tied to the amount of money that I earn.’ In the future, I see myself as a writer speaking with other young writers, encouraging them to be great and to be themselves.

My advice will always be to never hold yourself to timelines. Set them by all means, but if goals are not achieved within a required timeframe, press on.

Never be discouraged. Live your dream. Always” My Life Interpreted is available at most major hotels in St Lucia, M&C Drugstores, and on Amazon, Amazon Kindle, ibooks, Nook Reader and Kobo Reader. The book is also available in bookstores in Barbados and Grenada. Visit mylifeinterpreted.com!

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Cocoa Tea. Still is What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?

Beaches with Bette Midler always gets my tear ducts open. No matter how many times I see it.

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When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?

Reading, writing, watching food network

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Rainbow Events – championing a New Era in LGBT entertainment

By Leila Williams

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ainbow Events is a newly established events company, which conceptualises and produces social activities with a difference mainly for the LGBT community in Saint Lucia.

When one considers the company and its objectives, a Japanese adage immediately comes to mind: ‘Love disregards all inequalities and differences in social status,’ and for the three founders of Rainbow Events, this rings true. The trio aim to provide their niche clientele with unique, spectacular and well-organised events, and welcome all and sundry, particularly people who share the company’s philosophy.

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ideas aimed at captivating their patrons, maintaining their interest and providing truly enjoyable entertainment.

Dazzle: How was your company formed and what are its objectives?

Akim: We are a group of three dedicated individuals with a vision to bring Saint Lucian gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people (LGBT) together for social, personal and business connections.

We are an entertainment company but specifically for the Saint Lucian LGBT community.

Dazzle: Why the name ‘Rainbow Events’?

Jessica: Previously, we were JAT Promotions but we made the change to Rainbow Events because the word

‘Rainbow’ is more inclusive and universal in reaching out not only to LGBT persons but to all cross-sections of society. When one thinks of a rainbow, what immediately comes to mind is happiness, so we thought it a fitting name for our company.

Akim: The colours of the rainbow depict a full, diverse spectrum and this is what we want to capture.

Dazzle: When and how was the group established and who are its founding members?

Herman: We came together as a group in October 2014 and the founding members are Akim Larcher, Jessica St. Rose and Herman Joseph.

Akim: I’ve known Herman and Jessica for some time.

When I returned to Saint Lucia in March 2014, the three of us were hanging out and began bouncing around ideas on different types of events for the LGBT community. After attending a number of social events together the question came up, ‘Why don’t we just get together and offer something with a difference?’ We decided to meet and discuss what could be a possible event and we just hit the ground running from there.

Dazzle: What are some of the events you have coordinated?

Jessica: Our first event was ‘Out and Proud’ on December 13, 2014 and it was a National Day Event.

It was a great success because it was quite different from the other activities that have taken place in the LGBT community. We gave audiences an unexpected experience. This is what put us in the limelight and gave us the incentive to grow. The event was fittingly called ‘Out and Proud’ as we’re proud to be Saint Lucians and as gay people, we want to be out and proud in our community.

Dazzle: Was this event marketed to the heterosexual community as well?

Jessica: Our first event did not target other members of the public. However, we hope that in the future, the wider public will support us because our events are all-inclusive.

Akim: We thought about targeting heterosexual persons as well but for the first event, we wanted to ensure that our core clientele were sufficiently happy with what we were doing. We focused on ensuring that we had an adequate following from the niche market that we’re looking for. We do want to have events that will attract straight couples because after all, these are social events. We hope that in the future all audiences will join us.

Dazzle: What are your plans for future events?

Herman: We are now in the planning stage of a masquerade-themed party planned for April 25th, 2015.

Jessica: We may open this party up to the public at large because people who heard about the success of ‘Out and Proud’ have expressed an interest in attending our events. We will also research the preferences of people in various communities to determine what would capture their interest since our approach is to give people what they are looking for.

We have also been thinking of hosting events around the major celebrations on island.

Akim: We want to host a party during carnival because although there are a lot of parties happening at that time, there is nothing specifically for the LGBT community. So in essence, we will plan three main events for the year and some smaller fringe activities.

Dazzle: Where does Rainbow Events see itself in three years?

Akim: The first two years will be important for us to solidify those three main events and increase our attendance numbers. Outside of this, I would love to see us diversify into maybe a pop-up restaurant primarily geared to gay-friendly or LGBT community members. That’s never been done here before.

Check out Rainbow Events on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/rainbowevents.lc

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Show your Patriotism with Style!

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f there’s one thing that West Indians are known for, it is having pride in our respective island nations.

With St. Lucia celebrating its 36th Independence anniversary this year, you probably took the opportunity to incorporate the key colours of Cerulean blue and gold (yellow) into your outfit for Independence Day. But why not keep that patriotism and pride going all year round? Here are some style tips to help you do just that, courtesy of Studio MIA. First of all, let’s break down the history of the colours and their meaning specific to the beautiful Helen of the West’s flag colours.

The Cerulean blue represents fidelity. This blue reflects our tropical sky and also our emerald surrounding waters - the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

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In general, blue which is peaceful and tranquil causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty.

On St. Lucia’s flag, the gold represents the prevailing sunshine in the Caribbean and prosperity.

Yellow is largely cheerful and an attention getter.

While it is considered an optimistic colour, it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration; hence its use for legal writing pads (go figure!) and it also speeds up metabolism.

When shopping for your Independence-inspired pieces, to be worn year round, accessories are the

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perfect option! Ladies can easily accessorize that every-day shift dress or shirt with a sunny yellow or cool blue necklace for work. A pair of pumps in either shade can add that pop of colour to any look. Gents can go for bold yellow shoes that can be paired with a simple white tee and everyday blue jeans for a day out and about, or a daringly bright tie or pocket square and that staple checkered, blue-and-white shirt that already sits in your closet to brighten up any Monday at the office.

About Studio MIA Studio MIA is not your average clothing store. We aim to become the market leader in online fashion

in Saint Lucia and throughout the region by delivering a world-class quality product to the Caribbean and beyond. Studio MIA provides the best shopping experience, the most competitive pricing and exclusive clothing styles and labels, all at your convenience. Our entire collection is easily accessible 24/7x365 through our up-to-the-minute, independently managed online store, www.shopstudiomia.com, and through Studio MIA’s signature PopUpShop, also known as a “pop-up store” or “flash retailing.” We have no physical store locations but we regularly add great new items to our website, Facebook and Instagram daily! Key search word: shopstudiomia

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David Worrell

‘Swimming is my Life’

By David E.M. Duboulay

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avid Worrell is enthusiastic about swimming, to say the least, and he is causing some ripples in a pretty large pond in the Washington, DC area. We had a chance to catch up with him while he was visiting his family over the Christmas season and here’s what he had to say:

What was your educational background?

As a child, I attended the Carmen Rene Memorial School. I then went on to Saint Mary’s College before heading to Howard University where I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Finance in 2007.

What ignited your passion for swimming?

I’ve been swimming all my life, so I’d have to say my parents. They are the ones who introduced me to it and have always fostered my love for the sport by encouraging me to teach and coach swimming from as early as my teens, at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre which my family owns and operates. I continued coaching throughout university and therefore when I ultimately decided to pursue my true passion I had a fair amount of experience with swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

What have you been doing since finishing school?

I worked in management consulting for about a year and a half before I was a victim of the downturn in the economy and unfortunately I was laid off. But they say every misfortune is a blessing in one way or the other and that was the case here as well.

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swimming and my enthusiasm for interacting and working with people began to re-emerge. I thought long and hard about what made me happy and truly allowed me to be myself. The choice was clear; I established myself as a full-time swimming instructor … and I haven’t looked back since (smiles).

How did you determine the format of your training sessions?

Before making the final decision to go into teaching/ coaching full-time I observed several other Infant Self Rescue (ISR) instructors carry out their sessions. This made me realise that teaching swimming is just like teaching anything else; everyone is able to develop their own style and methods of teaching, particularly when dealing with younger swimmers. The combination of my experience working at the Aquatic Centre and the new techniques I was being exposed to gave me the perfect framework to create my own unique swimming development program.

Did you require any sort of certification to become a full-time swim instructor?

Certifications are always important when you are new in the game. I completed the Infant Swimming Resource Certification in 2009, which allows me to work with infants and toddlers from 6 months to 4 years of age, focusing on aquatic self-rescue.

started with me as infants/toddlers. As they get older (around 3 years old) they move to our Learn-To-Swim program where they learn proper technique as it applies to competitive swimming. At about 5 years old they move up to our team or group workout where we train in a 25-metre pool and incorporate competitive techniques. We have students as old as 10 in this group because some start at the Learn-ToSwim level.

The advanced group trains just as a team does but the difference is our group isn’t focused on competition.

We offer our clients more workouts but also allow them the opportunity to attend swim meets in order to compete should they desire to do so. We want the swimmers as well as parents we work with to get a taste of competitive swimming in a non-threatening atmosphere. Our format keeps the group focused on the technical aspect of the sport until the swimmer has decided that he/she wants the competitive commitment.

What’s the beauty of what you do?

The freedom. I set my own schedules, procure my own pool time, set my own rates and teach my tailor-made programs within my company “WEAquatics”. With the expansion that we’re in right now, Brad (my younger brother and partner) and I get to decide who works

Is there any other focus of your training sessions?

Yes, we ultimately try to steer all of our swimmers to at least learn the strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) which means developing a progression to take an infant all the way to competitive swimming. We try to make swimming a life-long activity, which means being there to develop swimmers during their formative years instead of just the short-term. Most of the swimmers in the group

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different skill levels require different levels of practice so we have several different locations/ schedules/programs which all run concurrently.

Could your programs work in Saint Lucia? with us. Teaching infants allows me to branch out into several different areas that I would not usually have been exposed to. It’s also one way of giving back to the community. Surprisingly, lots of people in the DC area still drown every year so hopefully we are making our contribution toward reducing that.

What’s the main difficulty with teaching kids to swim?

In my experience, kids are easy to work with. It’s actually the parents who require constant reassurance. Kids will more or less take up whatever lead you give and to watch them learn is enjoyable, particularly when you are trained to know what to look for. This is why some parents take a while to believe in what we do; they aren’t always able to recognise the potential the child displays or the progress being made on a weekly basis. Parents tend to view lessons in terms of the finished product as opposed to the journey. I enjoy the journey and my job is to get parents to see what I see. For all swimmers, progress is gradual and our key to success has been our one-on-one approach to training. Not only does this allow us to focus on one student at a time but it also encourages the parents to attend the session which is tailor made to their child and to buy in to what we do.

How many people do you currently teach?

On a weekly basis we work with about 80 swimmers in individual sessions and another 10-15 swim in the group/team workout. When I say we I mean myself and my younger brother, Brad who works with me.

From a competitive standpoint Brad has way more experience than me, so naturally he is the lead on the group workout/team. He’s also the main Learn-To-Swim instructor, so when a student is ready to move on tomore advanced work from the ISR program, I hand-off to Brad. He is also playing a major role in recruiting new instructors since we’ve recently started offering lessons in more locations. Obviously 32 DAZZLE

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It could. The x-factor in St. Lucia would be finding open-minded and outgoing individuals who enjoy working with people to drive the program. St. Lucia has a lot of potential. From an economic standpoint, the margins may be smaller but that just means you have to be very particular about the image you portray. There are quite a few costs involved in putting on and maintaining a swimming program but if people feel like they get something special by coming to you, they’ll keep coming. I would love to come back to Saint Lucia to do this one day or find a way to run concurrent programs in both places, anything is possible.

What advice would you give to a young entrepreneur?

Make yourself available and open to work with anyone, even if you didn’t intend on working in a particular market. Always be punctual and honest.

Under-promise and over-deliver. Believe in your idea and believe in yourself, even if no one else does, and when you reach a goal set a new one. Embrace the journey; don’t expect to be an overnight success. Have patience and be honest when critiquing yourself. Be able to adapt to what your target market is looking for even if it’s in an area that you hadn’t thought about venturing. These are fundamental building blocks toward setting yourself apart from everyone else.

fun facts

Least favorite house chore: cleaning the bathroom/shower

Favourite song for 2014: The entire “Black Radio 2” album by Robert Glasper Desired knowledge: I’d like to know more about options trading.

Favourite quote: When ignorance is in abundance it’s foolish to be wise.

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Don’t Text and Drive – It Could Kill You!

By Dudley Frederick

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t’s a Saturday night and you feel like taking a drive across town. So you get dressed, kiss your loved ones goodnight and you’re ready to roll!

You hop into your car and you’re on the go!

You’re now on the Millennium Highway and suddenly your phone makes that famous Messenger alert! Now in your mind you’re wondering, ‘Should I get it? What if I do, it’s only just answering a text right?’ But did you know it would be your last texting moments before you ran into that street lighting pole on the side of the road?

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can we do about it? Well, first thing is that we must give clear instructions to teenage drivers, especially the newly licensed ones. We need to stress the fact that people should not drive and text. We must let them know that taking their eyes off the road for even a split second could cause an accident, resulting in serious injuries or even instant death.

no offense. Studies have shown that more than 11 teenagers die each day due to driving and texting.

Now isn’t that some scary stuff to think about?

Did you know that in North America in 2012, 3,238 people died in vehicular accidents because of texting and driving? Lord, please put a hand and let us come to our senses before technology takes over and breaks this world apart!

But there is a solution for every problem. Do I believe that we can reduce the death rate from texting while driving? Yes, I believe everything is possible. However I DO believe that it would take a while to re-adjust our thinking process to deal with this issue. So what

Don’t forget to lead by example. People see what others do and they do it too. No one should text and drive. Be an example to those around you. Let them see that you are pulling over to read your text messages, no matter how much in a rush you may be. Share any information that you’ve obtained on the dangers of driving and texting with friends and family and everyone else that you can, even with nearby schools; don’t hesitate to distribute it there as well.

I hope we make a change in this horrible plague of ignorance and indifference. It is killing our people. It’s

a tragedy that can so easily be avoided. The bottom line is when you’re driving, you should not be texting!

No taking your eyes off the road. Let us build a better future, not destroy it.

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the ultimate Bag fashion vocabulary duffel/sea large, usually for travel or sports; in the past, used mainly by sailors

baguette

Flap

relatively long from side to side and small from top to bottom

barrel

cylindrical, resembles a barrel

Featuring a folding flap closure

frame

quite rigid, rectangular shaped, similar to a money purse

bucket roomy, shaped like a bucket,

satchel

usually has an open top and shoulder strap

clutch small but long (rectangular), without a handle, for the evening. If similar to a letter, it’s called envelop

doctor

flat-bottomed with rounded sides, slightly elongated and two large handles over a collapsible metal frame

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top closure, top carry handle, flat bottom; similar to vintage school bags

saddle

originally a bag hung over a saddle

messenger with a long strap to be worn across the body; if smaller, it’s a sling bag

tote large, double

quilted

handled with an open top and open main compartment

minaudiere for the evening, with a hard case and often covered in beads or crystals

hobo

large, shoulder carried, with a main compartment closure

features a topstitched pattern similar to a quilt

wristlet

clutch shaped with an attached strap

shopper

rectangular, often in canvas, perfect for shopping single handled

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musical ambassador and trailblazer

By Dahna Jn.Charles

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e dare you to attend an event where he’s playing and not move a muscle.

We guarantee you will fail. He has what it takes to take you from 0 - 100 at the drop of a beat, played at just the right time and suited to the atmosphere. He’s sharp! Not just with the music but with his wardrobe too. He is always dressed to impress from head to toe in those sleek, dapper outfits which complement his skills.

Born 33 years ago to Gloria John and Joachim Cherubin, Levi ‘DJ Levi Chin’ John of Arundel Hill, Marchand, Castries has evolved into one of St. Lucia’s most popular and most recognized DeeJay’s in the region. As a young boy, Levi was inspired by his father’s DeeJaying skills and developed a deep passion for the art. While a student at the George Charles Secondary School, he started playing along with his father at various events. He was just 12 years old.

Upon graduating from George Charles Secondary Levi held a few positions within the sales industry however Deejaying remained his passion and he was intent on pursuing it full time. With much persistence, practice and focus, he has made this a reality. Levi currently works with Radio Caribbean International in addition to growing and fine-tuning his personal DeeJaying business.

When Dazzle sought to find out the origin of his seemingly Asian moniker, “Levi Chin”, he shut us all the way down with this response; “It’s a mystery and

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will remain a mystery….” Even after a bit of prying he maintained that element of mystery. It is safe to say that he is like any other master of his craft; some secrets just aren’t meant to be revealed. We however speculate and attribute it to his light complexion, slender frame and slightly slanted eyes. We might be on to something here. What say you?

Dazzle: What do you consider the most pivotal experience of your career?

DJ Levi Chin: The opportunities given to me by Wilberforce “Burt” Norville, rest in peace, to play at his parties. This was what led to me getting more recognition on island. He is someone I will be forever grateful to for making a way for me.

Fortunately, Levi did not let us suffer too much and was gracious enough to let us into his realm, sharing his experiences, passions and challenges which we present to you, our Dazzlers.

Dazzle: What would you say sets you apart from the rest?

DJ Levi Chin: There’s no limit to the genres in my selection. I play it all and transition from genre to genre very smoothly. I am not limited to being a dancehall DeeJay or soca DeeJay. I play pop, EDM, zouk … and when you have diverse crowds, the ability to satisfy everyone is a plus.

Dazzle: How would describe the persona ‘DJ Levi Chin’?

DJ Levi Chin: Hype, energetic, versatile… I’m the ‘Turn up Kid’ For this DJ, his craft represents ‘life’ to him. He believes music has the power to transform people in ways others may deem impossible. He derives great satisfaction from seeing people enjoying themselves and letting go of everything for just that moment, knowing he contributed to that experience. He is more than capable of achieving this time and time again, which took years of practice and perfecting.

What was it like in the beginning though?

fun facts What’s on your personal play list?

Alternative and Soul-full House music, and Top 40 hits.

What is your obsessive compulsion?

My hair. Must keep it fresh at all times.

Something most people don’t know about you?

I can be shy at times…

What’s the best decision you ever made?

Deciding to pursue music as a career.

Dazzle: What was it like playing your first gig?

DJ Levi Chin: That was a primary school party. I used cassettes back then and records. I was nervous because there were all these people staring and wondering what I was about to do … I did my best to remain calm and just do my thing.

Levi’s talents are further enhanced by his ability to penetrate other markets, both regionally and internationally. He has been blessed to be sought after by promoters and fellow DeeJays in Dominica, Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, the UK and Canada.

Such opportunities would not have emerged if not for his persistence and appreciation for his talent, his consummate professionalism and the recognition of his skills by well-known regional DeeJays, sound crews and DeeJay fraternities. He has played with the likes of Tony Matterhorn, Base Odyssey, Black Chiney, Stone Love, Coppershot, Mighty Crown, Walshy Fire and DJ Private Ryan.

So just how professional can one be in such an industry? In addition to his official website, DJ Levi Chin’s social media presence is geared towards promoting his brand and he uses these platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Sound Cloud) to effectively market his talent and services. Levi rightfully considers himself an artist who needs to focus on his craft and put in the amount of time and effort it requires for improving and perfecting it. He has a management team to take care of bookings and logistics, which gives him time to focus on creativity.

Levi also sees himself as an entertainment ambassador for St. Lucia. He says it isn’t just about him and firmly declares, “The world will know our name.

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technology and programmes during a gig. What are your views on the use of technology in DeeJaying and how do you strike the balance between its use and the art of DJing?

DJ Levi Chin: I appreciate the technology for evolving in a way that makes it easier for me to move around with equipment and the music. But coming from the age of vinyl records, I love the feeling of controlling the music with my fingers. And even though the technology makes it easier to have lots of music available and move freely, DJing still requires skill. It is not as simple as opening up a laptop and pressing ‘Play’. You need to have proper music management; be able to feel the crowd, know what to play and when, and also know how to mix the music.

Dazzle: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

DJ Levi Chin: Producing music and establishing a local DJ fraternity. In this industry everyone goes through similar struggles and experiences which I believe through a proper fraternity we can all share, in an effort to continuously improve and assist those young DJ’s coming up. I am always on the look out for new talent and I am aware of some good talent out there that I would enjoy working with.

DJ Levi Chin is truly a lover of life. We recognise him as a trendsetter in the DJing industry in St. Lucia and applaud his dedication and the level of professionalism he employs in his work.

Dazzle Magazine would like to thank DJ Levi Chin and wish him nothing but the best in all of his endeavours.

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Stay Fit and Trim with a Fitness Tracker

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ach year, we all make our New Year’s resolutions, the number one resolution being losing weight or getting in shape. At THE CELL we know exercising can be tough but tracking your progress doesn’t have to be. Even if you’re starting from scratch, a fitness tracker will count your steps, monitor your daily workouts and track daily fitness results based on your goals. By tracking your progress you can actually increase your likelihood of losing weight and improving your overall health!

Key Features • Fitness trackers are easy to use and comfortable to wear.

• They take the guesswork out of your workout and daily fitness routine.

• Your tracker will notify you either by flashing lights or with a slight buzz to remind you to keep moving or wake you up with a silent alarm.

• The app will allow you to set daily and long-term goals and reward you with stickers and badges designed to motivate you to be stronger and more active each day.

• You can sync with other apps like ‘My Fitness Pal’ to help you keep track of your daily calorie and food intake.

• You can even share your progress on social media for friends to give you that extra bit of encouragement.

• The sleep monitoring function will track the number of hours you sleep and let you see your sleep patterns (you may be a bit restless!).

Visit THE CELL at the Baywalk Mall for more information on fitness trackers and how they can help you be the best version of you in 2015. Trackers start at only $299. www.the-cell.com

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Meat 3 slices Bacon, cooked Produce 5 cups Broccoli florets 1 cup Cranberries 1/2 cup Red onion Condiments 1 cup Mayonnaise Baking & Spices 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground 1/2 cup Brown sugar 1/4 tsp Salt Oils & Vinegars 3 tbsp Rice wine vinegar Nuts & Seeds 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds, salted (optional)

method Cut broccoli into small pcs and blanche in boiling water for about 1 min Cut up bacon and fry in skillet

You will never look at broccoli the same way again; at the very least you will make this recipe your new favorite side dish. Plus, everyone needs a great go-to side salad recipe, and this one is just that. It’s a tried and true side-dish recipe and a favorite of many. This Broccoli Salad is full of flavor with crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds, all mixed together with a sweet and savory dressing. So perfect! We promise it will change your life.

Whisk together sugar, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth and sugar is dissolved.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together and toss until coated with sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar mixture.

Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

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