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Prices Fortuner 2.7L 4x2 From *US$61,245/ *JA$ 5.4 Million 20% Concession US$43,073 /*JA$ 3.8 Million Fortuner 2.7L 4x4 From *US$63,976 /*JA$ 5.7 Million 20% Concession US$44,986 /*JA$ 4.0 Million

The new Fortuner’s 3.0 liter turbo-diesel engine is a piece of work. It is powerful, has loads of torque and negligible turbo lag at 171 PS @ 3600 rpm. It’s a 2982cc engine which makes 169 BHP at 3600rpm and 343Nm of torque between 1400 – 3400rpm. The Fortuner AT doesn’t get a high tech dual-clutch transmission; rather, it is a conventional Automatic with torque converter. Driving the Fortuner AT is a complete rejuvenating experience. No initial lag is experienced and the shift quality is smooth. The gearbox upshifts early (~2000rpm) and makes it a relaxed drive even at high speeds. The engine noise is well controlled in the inside because of the early upshifts. The downshift time is also decent.

The Fortuner AT has an “L” mode that basically locks the SUV in 1st gear. It is extremely useful while going up or down on a steep hill or moving through very rough terrain. There is also a Shift Lock override button on the top left of the gearbox which bypasses the

gear lock system whereby you cannot move out of Position P (Parking) unless you insert the key and press the brake pedal. It is recommended to use engine braking as the Fortuner has mediocre braking. Toyota upgraded the front disc brakes in 2010. While the braking capability has improved from the time of our original test, they aren’t confidence-reassuring yet. The rear disc brakes are still missing in this new Fortuner. The engine braking helps greatly in maintaining the SUV’s composure.

The wing mirrors are electronically folding and now have integrated turn indicators too. The rear parking assist camera is nicely placed under the chrome garnish at the back.

The instrument cluster is now backlit with a blue light and looks very good. It now comes with a touch screen double â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DIN head unit with a DVD player, USB + AUX inputs and Bluetooth connectivity. The USB and AUX ports are just located below the 12 V power socket or installed in the radio provided. One important feature here is that now it also has gearshift position indicator. The new steering will now come with a faux wood finish on the upper rim. It is also equipped with various controls for the audio systems and Bluetooth connected phones.

Toyota has officially launched the new, 2012 version of their Fortuner SUV. In its latest version, the Fortuner witnesses cosmetic upgrades in the front and rear sections, along with some enhancements within the cabin. The mechanicals remain largely the same with some tweaks being applied to the engine for better efficiency. The 2012 Toyota Fortuner confirms the sporting battle Toyota could not afford to leave anyone “Toyota” again is MOVING forward and did so with the Toyota Fortuner. The new Fortuner is an absolute looker and a stunner. It has a series of design enhancements and loads of new features

now has a 12 spoke wheel instead of the 6 spoke earlier. This I feel is to give more sportier look to the car, although I would prefer the 6 spoke wheel.

to spice things up. The exteriors have received a whole bunch of transformations. The front end has received a Land Cruiser look and makes the car look more mature. The grill in the front looks more aggressive and the car looks meatier. The air dam has been changed and now it looks wider but the edition in Jamaica is not equipped with the air dam. The ground clearance is a massive 221mm, highly suited for any roads. It has clear – lens type tail lamps, which look a bit out of place on a car like Fortuner. It also has self-leveling projector headlights which are quite powerful and equipped with HID headlamp. The amazing feature here is the Headlight Washer, which has dedicated switch of its own along with the windscreen wash function. This is very useful over long highway trips. The hood scope is now also larger and does justice to the muscularity of the car. The wheel arc design has some subtle changes too. It

comfortable. The interiors have a classy black faux wood finish. It looks classier than the brown finish in its predecessor. The cabin lights are now pushed – to – activate types. It gives a nice elegant feel and also the tacky buttons have now disappeared. .Vehicle Stability Control is available with three radiance 4×4 manual transitions, 4x2 wheel manual transitions and 4x2 wheel automatic transitions. It comes into action whenever it detects under steering or over steering. It reduces engine power and applies brakes automatically to individual tire that is losing control.

The interiors have undergone a massive change as well. The car is spacious like its predecessor and has ample of space for every row. The glass area is generous and the head room is also very good. The middle row seats have an adjustable back recline and slide back and forth as well. The driving position and ergonomics are good. The driver seat is 6 way electronically adjustable and is extremely

• By: Cav

Rain Cause a Whole Heap a Tings! Yes papa wi live agen. First mek mi apologize fi di absence but you know how it is when going to school and trying to do other stuff. We running red agen suh share and tell u frens.

dead wid laaf don’t?!!! lone yiy wata come a mi yiy!!! Den mi shout out ‘yes man unu fi gah unu yaad’.

Suh recently mi do road and touch the town u zimi, RAIN A SHELL WI PLACE by the way…… just fi see wah gwan and ting cuz a gud while mi nuh touch di streets and link the thugs dem. Deh pon a likkle ends a reason wid mi bad chargie dem zeen and rain start shell weh di place billiasly u zimi. Primary school over suh u know she a baye ticky ticky (small kids) yah guh see inna di streets inna di rain and ting but wah me see did just too disgusting. Place well wet and mekke mekke and nassi nassi and dem chee (3) likkle pickney just a run and a splash up demself and a laaf like seh it nice. When mi did a grow if my granny did ketch mi a do dat fimi behin wudda deh pon fire di amount a beatin’ mi wudda pick up tu rock of ages! But pree seh dem a jump inna di dutty wata, splash up dem one another and im saying to myself……WEH DEM MADA DEH?!!! Den dem start play Olympics….A DAT DID FUNNY!!! Suh di likklest one she a run towards di sweater weh dem hold up as the finish line as she a run een dem lift it high…….BUFF a grung she drap pon har romp and unu know who did a

Dah one day deh did just too full a baye tings still enuh but before mi guh inna dat mi have one question……… which car unu feel a di tuffest? Go to our Facebook & Twitter pages and give us your answer. Now yes back to di story…..everytime mi tink bout it mi affi laaf tu fawt cuz mi cudnt believe it. Mi done mi likkle shopping and a touch een suh mi reach near mi taxi stand cuz u done knw man a walk foot general from longtime u zimi… wait any girl out there wanna buy mi a car pweety please? LOL anyways yea mi see mi taxi bredrin and we a chat guh a di car wen mi hear …..BLAM!!! den all mi hear a jamaica’s most common badwud, which I will not type here, but wen mi look to mi right is a man run inna one a dem metal divider deh weh stuff wid concrete. Mi think di car wudda shell dung but low and behold, di man claat di sinting bruck it from the pavement and only thing happen to di car…..the plastic bumper have a likkle crack. Dat wasn’t even di funny part enuh a di way di bredda fly outta di car and di look pon him face…..man look like him out fi guh bathroom settings inna him jeans. Su

Unseen Crash

mi ask him how him run inna it, man seh him neva seet……a deh suh mi laaf cuz there is noway him cudda not see dat cuz anuh like di rain did a fall loool poor fellow, di man did shaken up tho nah lie but it was mad funny! And funny enuff the day after I almost crashed enuh LOL!! Driving in some water and the vehicle swerved to the bank with me smh good ting mi can handle myself….

‘Dumb’ Guys Why sum man stay suh tho ppl? Yuh guh a party zeen, the people dem nah charge more dan 2 bills ($200) and yuh waan violate cuz u nah pay 2 bills? 2 B I L L S!!!!! come on niggas do betta man dammit! If a did mi a run off di gate dah nite deh mi war dah bredda deh enuh…waan violate cuz u nuh waan pay di 2 bills…..only niggas a swear tho…. Big up di Canadian Fighter Jet weh fly over mi house suh low and mek a bredda outta road jump off inna di bush bout war start LOOOOOOOOL!!!! Dat was F U N N Y!!! I laafed so hard at the bredda….. how people watch suh much Cable TV and not know a fighter jet? Oh well I got a good laaf from it. Until another time……. I GOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!

• By: fuse

Carnival Road March: Beauty or Disaster? So I know that carnival season has come to a disappointing close but I have one last review of this very entertaining event. As is customary, this carnival season came to a close with â&#x20AC;&#x153;the big bang" Bachannal Jamaica's Road March! For those who have been fortunate to see this procession or partake in it, it is no doubt an amazing sight to behold. There are men showing off their killer "abs" and ladies in the extra skimpy, brightly-coloured outfits prancing and gyrating down the streets of Kingston and St. Andrew. Whether rain or shine this event is a must! But as with all facts of life, there is a downfall to every situation. While for the most part, this parade of barely clad patrons is a beauty to behold, there are some unsightly and disturbing events that both bystanders and participants are dying to forget. While it may seem simply UNJUST, the reality is the design of these elaborate costumes does not allow suitable fit for all body types, shapes or sizes. It is therefore, the responsibility of the reveler to ensure your body type fits into this class. If it does not please opt for alternative means of attire that are provided. If your belly carries half the weight of your body size, please do not add insult to injury - STICK TO THE T-SHIRT SECTION! It is not just for persons who cannot afford these

expensive costumes. If your thighs are decorated with potholes and lumps AKA cellulitis, save yourself the drama cover up! A knee length leggings or Capri is certain to do the trick. This is not the beach- a two piece is not mandatory! I strongly believe promoters are to be held responsible as well. Promoters, it is your job to inform patrons who turn up to get there measurements taken that there are no costumes available for their fit. In the event that they choose to purchase, advise them of corrective measures to take such as wearing tights or suitable under garments to cover these minor blemishes or simply inform them of the TSHIRT SECTION. This also holds true for men who do not have the physical attributes for such public display. The Road March is such a beauty; please do not let others suffer such unsightly scenery at the expense of your own entertainment. That is simply UNJUST!!!

â&#x20AC;˘ By: Sara

1. 5 things you never leave the house without? • Lip gloss • Mirror • Watch • Phone • Rag 2. 5 pet peeves persons would not know just by looking at you? • Smiling • Goats – Seriously hate goats! • People staring at me • My emotions – I’m extremely emotional but you’d never know by looking • My body – I’m not 100% comfortable with my body 3. One song you can’t go a day without listening right now? • Only Want To Give It To You – Elle Varner ft J. Cole 4. One thing you would change about yourself, if you had the chance? • Make my butt bigger 5. One sense you think you could live without? • Hearing

So you think your partner is not the one... one you thought he/she was, and so you begin to look at your partner differently. This often results in you lusting after another person, picking up disagreements and ultimately wanting “OUT” of the relationship.

I am sure that none of us would like to be in a relationship where once you think you've found the right person, starting to think about marriage and kids, you begin to have doubts. Having doubts about your partner is not only normal, having doubts is healthy. But, there are those OBVIOUS signs that you start to notice within yourself and those even MORE OBVIOUS signs you notice from your partner that will confirm your doubts that your partner is definitely not the “Right One”. It is important that your partner is understanding and agreeable to your wants and needs when it comes to sex and affection. 1. You will know he/she is not the right one when you look at them and you don’t get that “Mushy” – I want to spend every moments, seconds, minutes and days of my life with you- Feeling. Even that clique thought “Without you there is no reason to live”. 2. You will know he/she is not the right one when all of a sudden you don’t want to spend that “quality” time with that person anymore. Then you start to realize he/she is not the

3. You will know he/she is not the right one when your partner only develops interest in you when he/she wants to get intimate. Before, he/she never claims you to their friends, family and so your only purpose in the relationship is to provide the goods and services whenever your partner calls. As a result, you only see each other in the “dark”, not to mention you don’t know where your partner lives because where you meet up is probably a friend’s house or God forbids a public facility. You and the right person will have similar goals and values in life. Having different likes and different opinions is okay as long as the two of you agree to disagree. 1. You will know he/she is not the right one when your partner is unwilling to discuss marriage, the possibilities of adding children to the mixture and topics you believe your partner should want to discuss. 2. You will know he/she is not the right one when you think your partner is the best thing that ever happened to you but you have to be working hard to convince your partner to be with you. If you have to be convincing someone to be with you, think about it, you probably shouldn’t be in that relationship to begin with. 3. You will know your partner is not the right one if someone else plays the role of most important person in your partner’s life & not you. Look at it this way; you’re the back-up in your partner’s system. Look, the right person is honest with you.

1. You will know he/she is not the right one when your partner monitors your phone calls, or computer usage, or limit the amount of time you spend with others you care about. Your partner constantly drops hints that you probably missed his/her call because you were busy lusting after another. 2. You will also know he/she is not the right one when your partner tries to isolate you from your family and friends. The right person in your life will not try to control your life but will want to share a life with you. The wrong person will make you feel as if you have to walk on egg shells in order to keep peace. 3. You will know your partner is not the right one when you begin to feel as if you have to justify your every move to your partner as your partner is having insecurity issues. Red Flags are there for a reason in a relationship. Do not take these for granted you might regret it later down the road. If you realize that there are red flags or problematic issues in your relationship don't ignore them or delude yourself into thinking that the red flags aren't that important or that someone you love will change. If your partner tells you he/she is a snake believe your partner as they know themselves the best. Believe me your partner will not change for love, but maybe for money though!!!

• By: Cav

Internet Speed Boost

3. Look at the top right of your HTML log, and in the box where it says recommended configuration (fastest and nearest) note the top 2 servers. 4. Use the first two DNS from step 3 and add them to the area in the pic below.

Disguising Files within Pictures OK, its 3 a.m. in the morning……I guess anyone outside looking in would think my room is a silent club, illuminated by laptop screens and tablets but hey part of the life the DW (DropWordz) tech head. Ok so I found a handy little utility that will in most cases give you guys a great decrease in your internet latency….ok….. speed up if I lost anyone there. The name is namebench…. funny how that sounds, “the name is namebench”…anyways, here is how it works. It hunts down the fastest DNS servers available for your computer to use utilizing a thorough benchmark using your web browser history, tcpdump output, or standardized datasets in order to provide an individualized recommendation. Namebench is completely free and does not modify your system in any way. This project began as a 20% project at Google. It runs on Mac OS X, Windows, Xbox, PS3 and UNIX, and is available with a graphical user interface as well as a command-line interface. I realized a 13 percent increase in net speed but that also depends on the ISP congestion and server load at various times of the day so results will fluctuate.

So here is a little neat trick you guys can use to probably hide certain files on your computer from nosy users or if you want to hide files from your boyfriend/girlfriend……..(whistling)……. anyways the choice is yours, so here goes. 1. Create a folder on your C drive by opening up My Computer, double clicking on your C Drive, right clicking in an empty space and choosing New > Folder. For this tutorial, let’s name this folder incognito 2. In this newly created incognito folder, place the file you want to hide, and the picture you want to hide it in. For this tutorial, the file we're going to hide will be called cheating.txt (you can have any file here ok) and we're going to be hiding it in Halo.jpg (you can use any picture and name it what you would like)

program WinRAR or other similar programs. Let’s say this creates the file cheating.rar 4. Open the windows command prompt. You can do this by opening Run from the start menu, typing in CMD and pressing OK. 5. In this command prompt type cd\it will carry you to the root of the C drive. 6. Type cd incognito to navigate to the hacks folder we created in step 1. 7. Type copy /b Halo.jpg + cheating.rar troll.jpg and press enter. 8. This will now create a picture file named troll.jpg with your hidden files inside of it. Change the file extension to .rar whenever you want your files back, and extract them :)

3. Select the files you want to disguise and make them into a RAR file. You can do this by using the free

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Download Namebench from Google search. 2. Install and run NameBench

• By: KG

Facebook’s Teardown

If you have been born in this era and have been a part of the social fraternity….the IMVU’s, Hi5, Tagged, MySpace then automatically you have an idea when it comes to longevity and hype. Facebook is no exception to this trend, no matter the hype, innovations, current market share, records broken there is no escaping the inevitable faith…. and recent birth or new events has forecasted the beginning of the social giant’s plummet. I personally have mitigated my use of Facebook for various reasons, most apparent, it has metamorphosed so much I have just lost interest. The initial days of Facebook and what it stood for was its core in my view, now it’s just a concatenated entity of other smaller resources online. Anyways all of that aside maybe you have or haven not heard about Facebook going public on the stock market and their current IPO dilemma……. here it is in a nutshell. OK so they are a plethora of questions circulating trying to apprehend who is to blame for the pumping up the social network’s stock valuation and then going incognito the first sign of actual trading. Now we all who suffers at this crucial moment: the little investors. That aside the market is responding to the situation accordingly and who knows there may be some resurrection in the midst of the storm but is that enough to save Facebook from an imminent downturn? Mek we pree some things ya now…. 1. Conquering the web (check) 2. The Black hole that consumes web traffic (check)

doesn’t guarantee its security in the market. The web as we now know is faced with a serious turn of events which i guess the “experts” never really thought materializing…….Mobile Takeover…. there are other fancy names used but this suffices for me, anyways, many companies (perfect example) Facebook don’t monetize mobile traffic. So you are thinking ok what’s the issue??? Traffic from mobile devices is growing exponentially -- by some estimates, mobile visits now account for fully 20 percent of Web traffic. This mobile explosion Facebook now faces hijacks revenues of big investors in an epic fashion. Mobile ad spending is still small, and even though it’s projected to more than double in 2012 to $11.6 billion, according to Strategy Analytics, advertisers will still spend nearly four times as much on online advertising. Simply put: the world is going mobile, it’s hard to make money on mobile, and no one is feeling that more painfully than Facebook. There was an episode in 2010 I believe where Mark Zuckerberg said that the company didn’t have an iPad app because the iPad “isn’t mobile, it’s a computer” Facebook, Facebook, Facebook, oh how u dropped the ball on that note. Its iPhone app is cataclysmically dysfunctional…..the Android and RIM app have fared better but still have had their solo share of user rage. I personally think they make these apps so crappy to keep people on the online site. Bottom line is the current and next generation (are/will be) living their lives solely on mobile devices -tablets and phones and whatever iterations the future holds. Entrepreneurs thinking along the lines of, say, Dave Morin at Path (ironically, a former Facebooker) are working on products that are born mobile, that skip the Web entirely. To Facebook, all I can say is we will enjoy your services as long as their tenure exists and whatever scenario building plan you have implemented to deal with the mobile dilemma….…the clock is ticking……

3. An indispensable part of millions of lives (check) Ok ok , so they have a lot under their belt but that

Let’s Play! with sex toys • By Spaz

Since the dawn of time man has accrued the knowledge, that any task undertaken can and should be less with the use of tools. Most if not all task will or should require the use of tools to get the task done. It’s not deemed as lazy, just plain and simply smart. Task – to hanging a photo; tool needed hammer. Task, lawn needs grooming, tool of choice lawnmower and or weed whacker. After such heavy emphasis on tools, from a male perspective, it became grammatically correct that tools became toys. In the eyes of the common person they see no fault in having a tool/toy for a required purpose, as they deem it smart that a guy would take such pride in his work to outfit his arsenal with the specific tool/toy for the job. Then why, should sex be any different? Task, creating an unforgettable experience sustained for hours in simple terms – sex; tools/toys an array of dildo’s, lube and condoms. Men today are looked upon as weak and worthless if they speak of spicing up the bedroom with a toy, but why though?

then what is wrong in acquiring a few tools/toys to help in that department. Women, unlike men, can tend to have multiple orgasms during intercourse; In fact in most cases the ratio of orgasms female to male during intercourse is approx. 9:1. However they, females, do have the capacity to exceed 30 orgasms. Now men, I know the term “Stulla” means a lot to you, but can you fully enjoy sex when all you’re thinking about is making her reach that number? Seriously, with the pressure of performing well stuck in your head how can you fully enjoy the moment or the experience? And even if that’s your aim, diversity is the spice of life, and one thing a dildo can do that you can’t is vibrate and it goes till either the girl gets tired or the batteries stop. So consider it, your experience will much improved and outcome satisfactory. The pressure will be removed and intercourse will go back to being fun.

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time is memorable. God only knows how much fun continual intercourse with nonstop “daggering” is. It gets boring after a while and harmful. So add some spice, she will love you for it.

Uptown vs Downtown As plain as day it is said these two vary in so many ways, but in sex it shouldn’t. Sex is such a blissful activity that helps your body to function to optimum performance. The downtown demographic believes in the “daggering” approach. Go hard or Go home. They believe in shifting wombs and that girls should see a penis and run from it; the rougher the better. If she isn’t crying you are not doing it right. But question, when since has pain become an integral part of sex? Was I born in the wrong era? I did not know that after sex the girl should walk wide and not be able to sit properly and or comfortably for a while. #NOTED. On the other hand, in the uptown arena it is vastly different;

In the wider community, if a man should utter the words about buying a sex toy he faces harsh criticisms and is banished or scorned then labeled as a poser or eunuch or in the case of Jamaica he’s gay or has gay like tendencies. But that’s far from it! A real man will take into consideration the experience his partner will have or will try his utmost best to make sure each

Sex in layman’s terms is seen as, an intimate experience shared between two persons or more (you and your partners). Therefore giving her all you got is your single and probably your only objective. Would you like to be left hanging, because your girlfriend did not go all out? I think not;

they are not restricted by the confines of societal sex. Although what they do is regarded as a national security secret, and if exposed could cause their whole world to shatter, they actually experiment. In their drawers you

could find approx. 4-6 vibrators and in their social circles it’s a normal thing. But why should we have such a vast distinction when the end result is the same. It beats me, but it’s simply life I guess.

it works, judge the response from your partner, surprise her even if it’s just once for the year on that special day; show her that there is more to sex than just simply SEX. Show her that you’re versatile and actually care about her pleasure fulfillment. Don’t get it twisted, a toy is in no way a replacement for a real penis, quite simply it just makes you appreciate it more. Till next time, pinch, leave an inch and roll. “For women the best aphrodisiacs are words. The G-spot is in the ears. He who looks for it below there is wasting his time. “Isabel Allende”

However as not to be chauvinistic I sat down with a female friend of mine and her view of this situation is while tools might be necessary in effectively completing a task, it is important to note that tools are simply aids. According to the Miriam Webster Dictionary, a tool is an instrument or device that aids in completing a task. In applying this concept to sex The concern, however, is the over use of these toys. As stated previously, they are aids. You should not solely depend on the toy to carry out the sexual experience. A woman should not have a sexual experience that is only limited the use of sex toys. If this is so, then the need for a real, live penis is obsolete. It is common view that a sex toy can in no way replace a penis. So men, while you are trying to explore and enhance your partner’s experience it is necessary to not be lazy…..Ensure you play a part! Remember toys are only boosters! Thus we agree that all in all, we are all humans, and in the immortal words of Drake “YOLO” you only live once, so why not spice up your sex life - go out and buy a toy/s they’re relatively cheap this time around. So how

toys, the key word is aids. In the mind of women, sex toys are great for enhancing the sexual experience. The truth is it provides the euphoria that a male does not have the capacity to provide. Males are humans and so are not battery operated and therefore simply cannot provide the long-lasting “stulla” experience that toys can. So women should have no issue in employing these toys in their sexual experience.

LETTER FROM THE CEO Six months, five issues, 3192 collected views on our publications; Drop Wordz Magazine is surely reaching the populous. We will be undergoing a reconstruction of the entity as it is and as such we will be taking a short break. We have reviewed our standings with the readers and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to revitalize the brand DW as we leap into a future filled with much promise and even greater endeavors. A rebranding of the Drop Wordz name is necessary for us to fully meet the needs of our readers as well as meeting our set goals. So bear please with us as we strive to please you our valued fans and readers. It was in the fall semester of 2011 when Ainsley Llewellyn, Cavrae Green, Khadeil Wallace and Renee Smith took a trip to a college fair at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston hosted by College Lifestyle. Upon leaving the event we were issued copies of their magazine and while on the trip home, Ainsley brought up the idea of starting their own magazine, just to bring a little spice to their somewhat dull university. The initial intention was, to create the magazine, produce an issue fortnightly and generate popularity as well as to be recognized as students who can step out, be bold and do something independent of

the university, but after the first issue came out, we realized we had a very good opportunity to take this a step further, take it outside the confines of the university and make it an island wide name. After the spring semester launch of the first issue, where we featured musical talents such as Zagga from the Chimney Record Label and Jahmiel from the Young Vibes Production camp, we got good reviews but we were more interested in the negative which would help us improve the quality of our work. After attending a few parties, doing reviews on them, a booking agent/promoter read our article that was written about his talent and contacted us. He was very supportive in what we were about and requested we do an article on an upcoming event he was a major part of. That article took us all the way to Negril for the exclusive first hand feel of this brand new event that had the entire west end of Jamaica in a frenzy. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gained popularity in the streets as we are addressed as an entity when some people see us; we are not called by our names, we are addressed as Drop Wordz. Internationally, we have the support of a few independent groups; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting good feedback from a few established me-

dia houses and media personnel across the island. Also we have the support of our department at our university and other established entities within the university as well. We did not plan for this to take off or reach the level that it is at the moment but seeing that it has, we are planning to get a few sponsors on board so that Drop Wordz Magazine can become a hard copy that can be purchased at any store. Also we are in the process of making the Drop Wordz brand not just a magazine but a full blown business entity where we offer services such as: Application Development (Mobile and Computer based), Web and Graphic Design, Cell Phone Repair and Sales, Promotions, Advertising and Marketing, Photography, also we have our Disc Jocks that anyone can hire to play their event at reasonable prices. In the not so distant future we also want to release our line of Drop Wordz clothing line, so we have a lot of ideas been drawn up and in the pipe-line hence the rebranding. The potential is here to serve you our fans and readers so we are seeking to make it a reality to benefit you all.

The History of House Music â&#x20AC;˘ By: fuse

House music takes its name from an old Chicago night club called The Warehouse, where the resident DJ, Frankie Knuckles, mixed old disco classics, new Eurobeat pop

One of the club's regular faces was a mysterious young black teenager who styled himself on the eccentric funk star George Clinton. Calling himself Professor Funk, he would dress to shock, and stay at the Warehouse through the night, until the very last record was back in Frankie's box. Professor Funk is now a recording artist. He appears on stage dressed in the full regalaia of an old world English King singing weird acidic house records like "Work your Body" and "Visions". The Professor believes that the excitement of house music can be traced back to the creativity of The Warehouse. The Professor's memoand synthesized beats into a frantic ries carry a hidden truth. high- energy amalgamation of recycled soul. Frankie is more than a DJ, he's an architect of sound, who has taken the art of mixing to new heights. Regulars at the Warehouse remember it as the most atmospheric place in Chicago, the pioneering nerve-center of a thriving dance music scene where old Philly classics by Harold Melvin, Billy Paul and The O'Jays were mixed with upfront disco hits like Martin Circus' " D i s c o The decadent beat of Chicago Circus" House, a relentless sound designed and im- to take dancers to a new high, it p o r t e d has its origins in the gospel and Europe- its future in spaced out simulation an pop (techno). In the mid 1970's, when m u s i c disco was still an underground pheby syn- nomenon, sin and salvation were thesizer willfully mixed together to create groups like Kraftwerk and Telex. a sound which somehow managed to be decadent and devout. New

York based disco labels, like Prelude, West End, Salsoul, and TK Disco, literally pioneered a form of orgasmic gospel, which merged the sweeping strings of Philadelphia dance music with the tortured vocals of soul singers like Loleatta Holloway. Her most famous releases, "Love Sensation" and "Hit and Run" became working models for modern house records. After an eventful career which began in Atlanta and the southern gospel belt, Loleatta joined Salsoul Records during the height of the metropolitan disco boom, before returning to her hometown of Chicago. According to Frankie Knuckles, house is not a break with the black music of the past, but an extreme re-invention of the dance music of yesterday. He sees House music with a very clear tradition, a kind of two-way love affair with the city of New York and the sound of disco. If he were to list his favorite records, they would be a reader's guide to disco, including Colonel Abrams "Trapped", Sharon Redd's "Can You Handle It", Fat Lerry's "Act Like You Know", Positive Force "You Got The Funk" Jimmy Bo Horn "Spank", D-Train "You're The One". But most of all he relishes the sound where the church and the dance floor are thrown together with a willful disregard for religious propriety. Religion weaves its way through the house sound in ways that would confound the disbelievers.

Despite technical drawbacks, a whole wave of new independent dance labels sprung up in Chicago. The declaration of independence was led by Rocky Jones DJ International label, a relatively small company which grew out of a DJ Record distribution pool spreading from a small warehouse near Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project, to become one of the trans- national dance scene's most influential labels. At the 1986 New Music seminar in New York, DJ International roster of artists stole the show, as every major label made

frantic bids to buy a piece of the house action. Within a matter of a few days, records by the diminutive House DJ Chip E, the sophisticated gospel singer Shawn Christopher and the outrageous Daryl Pandy were sold round the world. Who knew this House Music started with the AfricanAmericans? Well this was just a brief history of the House Music genre, if there is need for more information on this genre visit any of the links provided below. http://www.ilovehousemusic.com/ http://www.purehousemusic.net/index.php http://www.globaldarkness.com/

Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa bone. Season lightly with salt. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with sauce. Bake until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes. Broil on high for an additonal 2-3 minutes for crisper skin, if desired. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, next 5 ingredients, and green parts of scallions in a medium bowl to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chicken with rhubarb salsa alongside. Ingredients 1 habanero, Scotch bonnet, or Thai chile, with seeds, stemmed 2 garlic cloves 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups 1/4” cubes rhubarb 1 cup 1/4” cubes unpeeled seeded English hothouse cucumber 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Pulse chile, garlic, and white parts of scallions in a food processor until finely chopped. With machine running, drizzle in soy sauce, then olive oil; process until emulsion forms. Transfer sauce to a bowl. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on a work surface and slash each crosswise at 3/4” intervals down to the

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Espresso Cheesecake evenly over the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Bake in the center of the oven for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool to room temperature. Lower the oven temperature to 200°F. Filling Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and, with the whisk attachment, beat on high until smooth. Add the espresso grounds and mix until incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until each is completely incorporated. Add the egg yolk. Ingredients Cookie crust 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies or Oreos, processed until very fine 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted Cheese filling 1 1/4 pounds cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh espresso grounds (don’t use soggy, used grounds. Grind fresh beans into a fine powder and add this directly to the batter.) 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1 cup brewed coffee 1 tablespoon instant espresso added to the coffee 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Crust Preheat oven to 350°F.

Add the coffee mixture, vanilla, and flour. Mix until smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake in the center of the oven for a few hours&151;;at least two hours, and maybe as long as four hours. You can check for doneness by giving the pan a little shake. If it wobbles like it’s still very liquid in the center, keep going. This could take hours. But I’m betting you want a cheesecake with a creamy-smooth consistency and no cracks. So just wait. If you give the cheesecake a shimmy and it jiggles just a little in the middle but otherwise seems nice and firm, turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside to cool slowly. Then remove the cheesecake from the oven and set aside to cool completely in the pan. Unmold the cheesecake and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 3 hours before serving. Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ Espresso-Cheesecake-358278?mbid=ipapp

Place the cookies in a small bowl, drizzle the butter over them, and stir, making sure the crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Place the cookie crumbs in an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. With your hands, pat and spread the crumbs

1. 5 things you never leave the house without? • Phone • Purse • Clothes duhhh lol • Keys • Confidence 2. 5 pet peeves person would not know by looking at you • When guys are too arrogant, damnn annoying. • When people ask me if me know say me short, like duhhh I have a mirror • When people act stuck up at a party. • When I’m in a boring class and hungry a beat. • When those nasty old men call to me with those derogative words. 3. One song you can’t go day without listening right now? • Right by my side. Nicki Minaj ft Chris Brown 4. One thing you would change about yourself, if you had the chance. • My height ughh sucks being so short sometimes 5. One sense you think you could live without? • Smell

On The Rise: Dj Lemmy Dj Lemmy: Definitely dancehall. Dancehall is the music of my generation. It is the genre that young Jamaicans can relate to the most. DW: Recently, there was uproar on a popular social network in regards to your performance at a popular night club in Kingston. What actually sparked this uproar and what do you have to say about it?

On the 29th of October 1993 a star was born; Lemar O. Smith was blessed and only destined for greatness. After doing his primary level of education, he matriculated to the prestigious Wolmer’s High School for Boys where he found his deep love for music. He displays admirable traits such as being humble, has a knack for creativity, he’s very easy to talk to but somewhat shy at times and he is just an all-round fun lover. We here at Drop Wordz Magazine caught up with DJ Lemmy to get some insight into his life especially what he hopes to achieve and why he chose music. DW: Which DJ do you consider the most influential to your musical upbringing? Dj Lemmy: Umm….. I would have to say Zj Chrome for various reasons. He is the overall best in the business at this time to me and he makes a hard task look so simple. He portrays traits that I hope to keep as I grow in this field. DW: Being a youngster coming up in the business, how has it been for you so far?

Dj Lemmy: It has its ups and downs. It’s not particularly easy to please a mixed crowd. Also as a youngster you will get “fight out” more time, or people tell you that you not good or whatever. The ups would have to be the popularity, the great feeling after “shelling” an event and just the satisfaction of giving the people what they want. DW: Where do you see yourself in the next four (4) years? Will you still be doing music? Dj Lemmy: Well I love music and I love being a DJ, so no matter what I do in the future I will always try to fit it in. DW: Who/What is your biggest motivation for doing music? Dj Lemmy: My grandfather mostly and other family members, that’s where the initial interest came from. Then I started to have my own little reasons to love music. Music to me is the only thing that can go with whatever mood you are in. DW: Do you have a specific genre of music you consider your favorite?

Dj Lemmy: I guess this is about the ZJ Chrome incident. Well the uproar was a result of his comment on my first segment at Infinity (Club Privilege), his comments were basically saying that wasn’t my best, and twitter had a lot to say. However, after the whole uproar, I sat and had a conversation with Chrome and he explained his intentions were not to bash but to help build. I took his advice and after my second segment he was more impressed. There is absolutely no bad vibe with me and ZJ Chrome at all, I still respect him and will take his advice to become a better DJ. DW: People are now recognizing the talent; you are now getting attention from more established DJs in the business, how does this affect you as an individual? Dj Lemmy: It’s always good to get compliments from more established DJs, it helps to motivate me. At the same time, for some reason not everyone has something good to say or say stuff with bad intentions. I try not to let negative comments get to me. If I did, I would have stopped doing this a long time ago. DW: Anything else you would like to leave with our readers? Dj Lemmy: I hope to become one of the most respected and known disc jocks in jamaica and even internationally. I sincerely love and respect all who support me in what I do.

Verdict

Dj Scribz - iMedz Mixtape Vol. 4 [Easy Juggling] It was in the first semester of my University life I was made aware of this DJ, who in my eyes needed some work with his musical skills but he had potential to do great things with mixing. Dj Scribz recently released his next installment of his iMedz series of Reggae/ Culture juggling and seeing that there was a buzz about it in and around the social networks, I just had to get myself a copy. Listening the mixtape through and through I pondered on why and how he decided to juggle this way but then it hit me, iMedz, with emphasis on the ‘I’, I drew the conclusion he was playing songs he liked to listen while meditating or while in deep thought. If you didn’t have prior knowledge of this Dj’s musical affiliation, the intro alone would give him away as it was oozing news snippets and interviews about the self-proclaimed ‘Worl’ Boss’ Vybz Kartel being unfairly treated and should be set free. The mixtape carried a good vibe to just chill and relax to but there were points where the songs were being played at a very high pitch which to me made it very uneasy to listen. Dj Scribz - iMedz Mixtape Vol. 4 [Easy Juggling] receives a 3.5 out of 5.

Dj Heavy D – The Live Vibez Mixtape (hosted by JR) The concept behind this mixtape was great seeing that I can’t recall hearing someone attempt a live session with the microphone personnel talking within the mixtape. Heavy D is known for crazy remixes and calm, cool hip hop juggling; he did not disappoint in this area of the mixtape. Remixes weren’t too much, just the right amount to season the hip hop beats with that Jamaican flavor we all love. All the great hits of Hip Hop for late 2011 and the hits so far for the beginning of2012 were present. Dancehall segment saw all the hottest riddims been mixed with smooth transitions, concepts been brought out and stories been told with this mixtape. For me though, I found one major flaw within this mixtape. Seeing that the concept was to portray a feeling of actually being at a session of him mixing, wanted to hear more of the microphone personnel but overall not a bad rendition from Heavy D. I expect bigger and greater things from this DJ for he is truly working hard to make a name for himself in this business. Dj Heavy D – The Live Vibez Mixtape (hosted by JR) receives 4 out of 5

The X Facter - Amplified Mixtape My first time hearing this DJ actually and I must say his style is pretty common in terms of how I hear him juggle music but the versions of the Hip Hop songs he played were unique which caught my attention. Well following the pattern of how almost every mixtape starts these days, Hip Hop starts the vibe on this mixtape with the hardcore rap of Wale and Rick Ross’ Ambition transitioning into Meek Mill’s Tupac Back. Had a smooth vibe going until I reached a segment where the mix started looping, which had me wondering what was next for this mix when suddenly a dancehall song transitioned itself in. I was so confused as to how this song specific song fit in there but after listening to this mixtape about 5 times I finally figured the concept out; which by the way was too darn CREATIVE! It had me in awe!! The X Factor is truly a force to reckon with in the business so look out. I’ve never heard someone juggle Hip Hop to Dancehall then back to Hip Hop, which alerted a great creative nerve in me. Very good mix; this should be in everyone’s collection. The X Facter - Amplified Mixtape receives a whopping 4.5 out of 5 ratings.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

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In this issue we’ll focus on conjunctivitis, otherwise referred to as pink eye. This is the redness and inflammation of the membranes (conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the membrane lining the eyelids. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergyprovoking agents, irritants, and toxic agents, as well as to underlying diseases within the body. Viral and bacterial forms of conjunctivitis are common in childhood, but they occur in adults as well. Pink eye can occur in people of any age.

watery discharge that is not green or yellow in color. Viral pink eye is most common in late fall and early spring. Often, viral "cold-like" symptoms, such as sinus congestion and runny nose, are also present. The eyelids may be swollen. Sometimes looking at bright lights is painful. While viral pink eye may not require an antibiotic, those affected should see a doctor, as occasionally this form of pink eye can be associated with infection of the cornea (the clear portion of the front of the eyeball). This infection must be correctly detected and treated. Viral pink eye is highly contagious. The symptoms of viral pink eye can last one to two weeks. Symptoms are pronounced for the first three to five days after symptoms appear, with slow resolution over the following one to two weeks.

This condition is caused by being exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria. There are many causes of conjunctivitis, which can be classified as either infectious or noninfectious. Please Note pink eye does not cause any changes in vision. The infections causes by pink eye are: • Viral pink eye This is leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is virus infection. Adenoviruses are the type of virus that are most commonly responsible for the infection. Viral pink eye symptoms are usually associated with more of a

• Bacterial pink eye Staphylococci and Streptococci, among others, are types of bacteria that commonly cause pink eye. Symptoms of pink eye caused by bacteria occur rapidly and can include eye pain, swelling, itching, redness, a moderate to large amount of discharge, usually thick and yellow or greenish in color, swelling of the lymph nodes in front of the ears. The discharge commonly accumulates after sleeping. Affected children may awaken most unhappy that their "eyes are stuck shut," requiring a warm washcloth applied to the eyes

to remove the discharge. Bacterial pink eye is treated by repeated warm washcloths applied to the eyes (try applying these to your child's eye one eye at a time during a favorite video) and requires antibiotic eye drops or ointment prescribed by the doctor.

• Chlamydia pink eye Pink eye due to infection with chlamydia is an uncommon form of bacterial pink eye, it can cause pink eye in adults and neonates. It is a cause of pink eye in adolescents and adults that can be sexually transmitted. Chlamydia pink eye is typically treated with erythromycin or oral tetracycline (Sumycin), except in children less than 8 years of age, because of possible discoloration of the teeth. The noninfectious causes by pink eye are: • Allergic pink eye Allergic pink eye symptoms and signs are usually accompanied by intense itching, tearing, and swelling of the eye membranes. Pain is minimal or absent. Frequent causes include seasonal pollens, animal dander, and dust. It is frequently seasonal and accompanied by other typical allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy nose, or scratchy throat. Cold, moist washcloths applied to the eyes and

over-the-counter decongestant eyedrops can provide relief. Your doctor can prescribe stronger medications if these home remedies are not adequate. • Chemical pink eye Chemical pink eye can result when any irritating substance enters the eyes. Common offending irritants are household cleaners, sprays of any kind, smoke, foreign objects in the eye, smog, industrial pollutants. Prompt, thorough washing of the

ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. • Subconjuctival hemorrhage Bright redness of the whites of the eyes can also occur when the tiny blood vessels covering the whites of the eyes rupture from trauma or changes in pressure within the head (for example, after forceful laughing or vomiting, when diving under water, or even bending upside down). This condition is called subconjunctival

ria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum, and it must be treated immediately to preserve eyesight. How can I prevent the spread of pink eye? Infectious forms of pink eye are highly contagious and are spread by direct contact with infected people. If you or your child has infectious pink eye, avoid touching the eye area and wash your hands frequently, particularly af-

eyes with very large amounts of water is very important if an irritating substance enters the eye. Your doctor or your local poison-control center

should be contacted at once, even if you think the irritant or chemical is safe, as some of the most common household products like bleach and furniture polish can be very damaging. • Underlying diseases Persistent pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be a sign of an underlying illness in the body. Most often these are rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Conjunctivitis is also seen in Kawasaki's disease (a rare disease associated with fever in infants and young children) and certain inflammatory bowel diseases such as

hemorrhage, and while it can appear frightening, it is generally harmless. This condition is different from the inflammation of the conjunctiva seen with pink eye. It causes a local area of the white portion of the eye (the sclera) to become brilliantly reddened. It does not typically involve the colored portion of the eye (the iris) and does not affect vision.

ter applying medications to the eye area. Change pillowcases frequently, do not share eye cosmetics, never share towels or handkerchiefs, and throw away tissues after each use. Disinfecting surfaces like countertops, sinks, and doorknobs can also help prevent the spread of infectious pink eye. References

Antibiotic medication, usually eye drops, is effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis will disappear on its own. Many doctors give a mild antibiotic eyedrop for pink eye to prevent bacterial conjunctivitis. You can soothe the discomfort of viral or bacterial conjunctivitis by applying warm compresses (clean cloths soaked in warm water) to your closed eyes.

Wright JL, Wightman JM. Red and painful eye. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 32. Rubenstein JB, Virasch V. Conjunctivitis: Infectious and noninfectious. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 4.6. Silverman, Michael A., and Edward Bessman. "Emergent Treatment of Acute Conjunctivitis." Medscape.com. May 24, 2011. <http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/797874-overview>.

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