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Big Ben goes into operation May 31, 1859 The iconic Big Ben in London, England first pealed on this day in history. Originally the name Big Ben referred to the bell, but over time the structure itself adopted the name.
CNN launches June 1, 1980 News agency, CNN made its debut as the first 24 hour television news network. Launched at 6pm, the first story was about the assassination attempt on civil rights leader Vernon Jordan.The 24 hour network changed the idea that news was to be reported at a set time only.
Rises The West India Regiment Flag June 2, 1962 The West India Regiment flag is raised for the first time after the lowering of the Royal Hampshire Regiment signalling the departure of the British Garrison from Jamaica after 250 years.
las chicas maxxis The Wkndr caught up with the lovely Las Chicas Maxxis from Venezuela to see how they spend their wknds!
Edmar Leal
Emperatriz Beronika Manzano MartĂnez
Edmar Leal
How do you usually spend your wknds? My wknds in Venezuela are very fun. I spend them hanging out with my friends, going to the movies, exercising outdoors and of course going to the beach! If you had all the time in the world, how would you spend a wknd in Jamaica? I love adventure and trying new things, so I would love to go rafting on the Martha Brae river and take a ride on a boat, also I love the beaches and the coves from Jamaica. They are so beautiful just one wknd is not enough time.
Emperatriz Manzano
What are you looking forward to most in Jamaica? I am looking forward to seeing all the beautiful places in the luxurious island of Jamaica. I would love to visit Dunn’s River Falls to admire its beauty and essence. I would also love to visit white river and go rafting. I am sure Jamaica will be a unique and unforgettable experience. I am also looking forward to going to Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records as part of our tour while we are in the island What is the most exciting part of being a Chica Maxxis? Being a Maxxis girl, it has given me the opportunity to travel to many places and has helped me to project myself as a professional model both internationally and nationally. I can say that with the knowledge I’ve gained from these experiences will certainly be useful to face the new challenges that I’m going to get in my life.
Beronika Martínez
What are you looking forward to most in Jamaica? I cannot wait to see the Blue Mountain. I always hear so much about it and how beautiful it is once you reach to the top. Where are the places that you’ve travelled as a chica maxxis? Honduras and Panama to promote the Maxxis brand.
P-I-Z-Z-A The traditional outlets have long ruled the Jamaican pizza scene, now there’s a new kid on the block, 4Pizza. What started as a fun, friend-filled weekend activity in November 2011, became a homemade pizza business four months later. 4Pizza is in such high demand customers sometimes call from as early as Thursday evenings to reserve their orders. Made only on Fridays between 4-10pm, 4Pizza is a great way to kick start the wknd! No fear ye hungry ones, there are plans to be serving up their cheesy goodness more days per week. To place orders call 4Pizza at 399-2260, message them on Facebook, DM via Twitter, email only4pizza@gmail.com or send a note via carrier pigeon.
How have those DuoLingo lessons been going? Paid off that credit card yet? Here are new challenges.The highlighted ones our team will be taking on personally and we’ll keep you in the loop via social media. Keep us in the loop of your endeavours too!
Wake up one hour earlier than you normally do every morning.
Volunteer with a youth programme, national home or charity.
Summer-clean your closet. Donate the excess to charity.
Put down the remote. Get classical and comfy with a Shakespearean novel.
Pack a healthy lunch for work --- every day for the month.
Learn to communicate in basic sign-language.
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Become financially literate. Maintain a daily gratitude journal. Kick a negative habit --cursing, smoking, overeating etc. Donate a third of your paycheque to a charity...or church?
Basic Green Smoothie
We see you. Taking Instagrams in the gym... working out real hard, aren’t ya? For the health-conscious and the healthy at heart, here’s a recipe for a basic ‘Green Smoothie’.
how
• Combine ingredients in a blender. • Add water until desired consistency is met.
what
• 1-2 handfuls of fresh spinach • ½ frozen banana • ¼ cup frozen berries • 1 tablespoon coconut oil • 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder • A few ice cubes
• Blend well.
Stay lean and green! We mean healthy, of course.
Cuba libre Popsicles Makes 4 large popsicles
Recipe courtesy of theyummytruth.com
recipe
ingredients 2 cups pepsi 1 cup Malibu 2 limes zest 1 lime juice 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
preparation Shake the pepsi and allow to sit. Mix all ingredients and pour into the mould*. Freeze for 1.5 hours until the popsicle sticks can hold up and then freeze for another 8 hours or overnight. *Moulds (glasses) popsicle sticks (knives)
Friday
Uprising Roots Band in Concert Red Bones Cafe 9:30pm ADM: $800
Curly-Centric Jamaica Christar Villas Hotel 2pm ADM: $300
MVP Fridays Pulse Complex 10pm ADM: FREE
Nanook’s Seminar Sat’days series Nanook 20 Burlington Avenue 2pm-6pm ADM: $1,000 Info: info@nanookonline.com | 285-3659
Art Talk Pt. II: How Humans Made Art and Art Made Us Human Sanaa Studios 10am-12pm ADM: $500
Kirov Carnival REWINE 1B Oxford Road ADM: $2,000 (pre-sold); $2,500 (at the gate) Info: gemsofja@hotmail.com | 839-7150
National Histories Exhibition The National Gallery of Jamaica 10am-4pm ADM: FREE (Children); $200 (Teachers & Senior Citizens); $400 (Adults)
Uber Club Privilege 10pm ADM: $1,000 (Ladies); $2,000 (Gentlemen)
Corporate Mingle: Networking With A Purpose Spanish Court Hotel 6pm-10pm ADM: FREE
saturday
Breadfruit Is The New Bread...Baby Theatre Place 8pm ADM: $1,300
National Histories Exhibition The National Gallery of Jamaica 10am-3pm ADM: FREE (Children); $200 (Teachers & Senior Citizens); $400 (Adults)
Suzanne Couch Live - Benefit Concert Red Bones Blues Cafe 9:30pm ADM: $1,500
Karma Muse One Day Sale Alter Ego, 157 Constant Spring Rd 11am-6pm
Fete de la Musique - Alliance Francais de la Jamaique 12B Lilford Avenue 5pm Info: alliancefr.jm@gmail.com | 978-6996 School of Visual Arts Final Year Exhibition 2013 Edna Manley College School of Visual and Performing Arts 6:30pm 2014 Road to Italy: World Volleyball Championships UTECH 6:30pm & 8:30pm ADM: $200 (Children); $500 (Adults) Miss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen Coronation 2013 Louise Bennett Garden Theatre 7pm Seh Sup’m Poetry & Live Music RedBones Blues Cafe 7:30pm ADM: $800
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Breadfruit Is The New Bread...Baby Theatre Place 8pm ADM: $1,300 The Cameo Life: Red Light District Top Floor, QUAD ADM: $1,000 (Ladies), $2,000 (Gentlemen) Starlife Saturdays Famous Nightclub 10pm ADM: $1,000
sunday Portland Curry Festival & Family Fun Day Shan Shy Beach, Port Antonio
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Epic Fashion Showcase Roktowa, 8 Pechon Street 4pm-8pm Info: 825-8198 Breadfruit Is The New Bread...Baby Theatre Place 6pm ADM: $1,300
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