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MANITOBA DAY TRIPPING

It's time for tea, Victorian-style for Roselyn Advincula and joining her family were the Tanner and Miarial families at Fort La Rein Museum in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. The trip to the museum was a learning experience as a glimpse into early settlers, traditions and way of life in Canada with amazing similarities to the life of new Canadians. They finished off the museum adventure with a traditional tea party of baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate and tea. The group took advantage of the recently announced Travel Rewards Incentive Program (TRIP) by the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce and Travel Manitoba. Photo courtesy of Roselyn Advincula Page 6 ►

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Is Your Child Ready for School?

he past year and a half of school have been such a tumultuous ride. From school closures to virtual classes to partial reopening, it seems as if our children have experienced every out-of-the-norm scenario we could come up with. And although the goal was to keep them safe, children’s development took a significant hit. We’ve seen more significant emotional distress, poorer health choices, regression in cognitive momentum, and decreased social skills. So, as the new school year approaches, it is more important than ever to ensure that they are prepared for school in ways that cover all developmental areas. The idea of “school readiness” has always been mostly referenced when related to cognitive skills needed for school. However, many studies have found that teachers aren’t as concerned with these things and feel that it’s more important that students function in the classroom by being confident, independent,

and able to self-regulate. To prepare for this, it’s crucial that parents implement strategies now to give their children a jump start before heading back to school. Physical: While we have focused on handwashing and minimizing germs, many other healthy habits went out the door. Sleep, nutrition, and physical activity were all put on the back burner. But for children to be successful in school, parents need to begin implementing healthy habits again, such as early bedtimes, nutritious meals, and activities. Intellectual: The combination of the summer slide and the COVID slide has been detrimental and contributed to even more learning loss. And although everyone feels a rush to make up for this, it’s important to ease back into learning and avoid the “cognitive cram.” Emotional: With all the unsureness, children have experienced anything from anxiety to depression to lack of motivation, among many other emotions. The constant emotional

shifts have left everyone feeling uneasy, including parents. Therefore, it’s so important for parents to role model appropriate reactions. Social: In the beginning, social interactions came to a complete halt. And even when some social interactions began again, they were very different than before. It seems as if no one has been sure of what is and isn’t appropriate, so social anxiety began setting in Children need a refresher course on social skills to get them feeling more secure again. Finding fun, creative ways to get children back on track and ready for school will help them feel more confident again. The SKILLZ Child Development Centers’ approach is a whole-child focus through fun and developmentally appropriate classes. The goal is skill development physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. In this program, children are exposed to physical training, cutting-edge brain training, a supportive environment, and age-appropriate social interactions. All these things, combined in one class, provide the most benefit to children in their development. This is especially effective for reigniting the learning process To do this, ample preparation is key, and we should approach our children’s development with a flexible and building relationships again. Any new school year brings about some amount mindset to create a safe space for them to reclaim of anxiety. The start of this new school year will bring their skill level and feel confident again Follow our parenting blogs at www. bit.ly/ about mixed emotions, as well, and will be clouded parentblogstkd Thank you to Jennifer Salma, our by some insecurity. Students must be prepared when they enter the in-house Pediatric Child Ninja Specialist, for your classroom this year and are excited and empowered. insight. - Kim BedonaPadua

MLA Jon Reyes receives Quincentennial Award The Philippines is celebrating its Quincentennial celebration with three historical events; namely, 500th Anniversary of the introduction of Christianity in the Philip; 500th Anniversary of the Philippine part in the 1st Circumnavigation of the world; and the 500th Anniversary of the Victory at Mactan when Lapulapu won the Battle of Mactan where Fernando Magallanes met his death. With the theme of "Victory and Humanit", the National Quincentennial Committee was created when President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Executive Order 103 on Jan. 28, 2019, to prepare for the important historical celebration of the three major events in 2021.

MLA Jon Reyes, Minister of Economic Development and Jobs, received the award from Consul General Orontes V. Castro at the Legislature witnessed by Maria Rosini Alevero, Senior Trade Commissioner and Honorary Consul Ronald Opina of Winnipeg.

Quincentennial Award is given to outstanding Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad. Recently during the Consular Outreach Program by the Toronto Consulate General of the Philippines, Consul General Orontes V. Castro had awarded the "Quincentennial Award" to MLA Jon Reyes, Minister of Economic Development and Jobs.

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he last appointments at the Leila super site will be held on Monday, Aug. 30. The Vaccine Implementation Task Force would like to recognize and thank the staff and volunteers who have dedicated their time to support the vaccine rollout at this location, as well as the City of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Soccer Federation for their support of the site. Staff will continue to have the option to work at the RBC site or other immunization clinics. Eligibility Eligibility was expanded this week to include anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009. The date of their second appointment must be at least 28 days after the first. Visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/ finder.html to find a location to be immunized. Walk-in appointments are available at many locations, or appointments can be booked online at https://protectmb.ca or by calling 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222). Vaccine Lottery The first seven winners of the Vax to Win Lottery were announced Tuesday, Aug. 17. The 10 youth

scholarship winners will be announced later this month. To be eligible for the second draw on Sept. 6, individuals must receive their second dose on or before Sept. 6. More information about the lottery can be found at https://protectmb.ca/lottery/. Youth Immunization The youth immunization catch-up program is now taking appointments for immunizations such as HPV, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Appointments can be made at many provincial vaccine sites online or by contacting the vaccine call centre (toll-free) at 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222). Vaccine Administration, Supply and Distribution A total of 1,865,774 doses of vaccine have been administered in Manitoba. All Manitoba super sites are open and offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccinations, with adjusted clinic hours. For hours and days of operation, visit www.gov. mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html. Eligible individuals can book their appointments at these sites online, or by calling (toll-free) 1-844-6268222 (1-844-MAN-VACC).

Vaccine sites in the province are considered clinical areas and mask-wearing is required. To date, 2,435,630 doses of vaccine have been delivered to Manitoba. This includes: • 1,534,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine; • 808,920 doses of the Moderna vaccine; and • 91,760 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Misteryó at Paláisipan (Sa Ibábaw ng Bakú-bakóng Kalupáan) Iláng minúto pa ba ang bibilángin? Dápat pa bang itulóy ang panalángin? Anó ang naanínag sa salamín? Itó ba ay repleksyón lang ng damdámin? Naabót na ang kalaháti ng síglo May liwánag ba sa kabiláng ibáyo? Di matútuklasan ang saysáy ng búhay Mananatíling bugtóng hanggáng mamatáy Sa pagbabaybáy ng kanyá-kanyáng landás Lahát ay may gágampanan sa palabás May nakaaábot mayró'ng nalíligaw May matútunghayan may di matátanaw Talambúhay sa dúlo ay isusúlat Doón na rin iháhabì ang pamagát

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EXPLORING MANITOBA ONE HOTEL, ONE ATTRACTION AT A TIME Manitobans answered the call earlier this month by booking staycations and visiting star attractions throughout the province to help boost the local tourism market. The Tourism Rebate Incentive Program (TRIP) rewarded Manitobans for their effort and earned up to $150 in rebates with one-night stays and hotel packages at popular Manitoba hotels. It also included a 50% rebate on admission to over 30 Star Attractions in Manitoba. Due to the popularity of the TRIP rewards, the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce is considering bringing back the popular program in time for the September Long Weekend. Here are some photos from several Filipino-Manitoban explorers! To submit your "Explore Manitoba" photos, send them to info@filipinojournal.com and tell us about your adventure.

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Roselyn Advincula with family and friends visiting Holland and Portage La Prairie.

Filipino Amateur Mountain Bikers: Jommel Mansalapus, Allan Manjares and Joel Quinots ready to ride Bur Oak Trail at Birds Hill Provincial Park.

Filipino Amateur Mountain Bikers: Mario Muñoz, Salvador Tamihik, Joseph Jover Fornales hitting the Bur Oak Trail at Birds Hill Provincial Park.

A camping spree with the apo’s of Inggo and Conching de Grano at Riding Mountain National Park, July 31-Aug 2, 2021. Photo supplied by Cora Llorico.

Bryan Mesias at Bald Hill, Riding Mountain National Park

Helen Vasquez and family visiting the BBoardwalk at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba.

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Folklorama Fusion featured three evenings of spectacular performances by many cultural associations and dance groups that normally come together every August for a two-week cultural event. Due to the pandemic and easing of public health orders, performances were able to happen but reduced indoor gatherings limited the opportunity for a full fledged Folklorma pavilion experience that many of us are used to. Instead, performances were streamed live from the Burton Cummings Theatre on Folklorama's YouTube channel.

All three nights of entertainment can be viewed on Folkloram's YouTube channel. Enjoy the three great shows!

Sunday August 8, 2021 – Folklorama Fusion: Europe

Friday August 6, 2021 – Folklorama Fusion: Asia & Africa

Continue your world tour by visiting Europe, a continent of delightful diversity and dazzling history! • Elder Barbara Nepinak • Le Ragazze Italiane • Balada Dance Team • McConnell School of Dance • Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble • Spanish Folk Dancers Sol de España • Polish Dance Ensemble SPK Iskry • Ena Sutton Highland Dancers • Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

• Elder Barbara Nepinak • Hinode Taiko • Ethiopian Society Dancers • Manitoba Korean Dance Group • India School of Dance, Music and Theatre Inc. • Evans Coffie – Coffieman • Magdaragat Philippines Inc. • The Flying Lion Dance Troupe

Saturday August 7, 2021 – Folklorama Fusion: Americas A diverse line-up brings a little something for everyone, from the rich cultures of the North’s First Nations to the South’s acrobatic flair! • Elder Barbara Nepinak • Shanley Spence • Chile Lucha y Canta • Clyde Heerah • Ariya Afrika Dancers • L’ensemble folklorique de la Riviére – Rouge • Shyanne & Aaron – Indo-Caribbean performance • Marco Castillo & Brazilian Show Girls • Harold and Regan • The Cuban Links

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Touch of Gold at IG Field

lympic Gold Medallist Desiree Scott made an appearance at a recent Valour FC game sporting her Olympic gold medal. Team Canada defeated Team Sweden in a heart-pounding final with Team Canada winning in penalty kicks at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Airon Recuenco had the ultimate meet and greet with Scott and was excited to hold a gold medal in his hands. Scott, as a local Winnipeg used the opportunity to showcase the medal and more importantly, inspire the next generation of soccer players.

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PACQUIAO, NOT TAKING UGAS FIGHT FOR GRANTED

he undefeated American champion Errol Spence Jr. was forced to pull out from his fight with Manny Pacquiao due to an unexpected injury. As the replacement to save the August 21, 2021 card, Yordenis Ugas was brought in. He holds the "super" WBA welterweight crown Pacquiao used to own. The 5-foot-9 Cuban, formerly the "regular" WBA champion, was elevated to super status when Pacquiao was declared "champion in recess" due to inactivity. In an article posted on Yahoo! Sports, Pacquiao said “We will fight for the title. That is the proper way a champion is crowned. That is not how you become a champion. You earn it by winning it inside the ring.” Ugas may not be as popular as

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Spence Jr., but Manny Pacquiao has the motivation to face the Cuban world champion this weekend giving him the opportunity to reclaim the title. The 42-year-old Pacquiao added “I am not taking him for granted. In fact, I am taking him as seriously as I took Errol Spence Jr. I have had a great training camp and I am well-prepared. I want to prove to everyone, especially Yordenis Ugas, that I am still here. I still have the same hunger to win. I live for it.”

n Kabul and across Afghanistan The situation is unclear since the Taliban forces marched into Kabul, causing panic among civilians, who gathered at airports to get flights out of the country. Women have feared for their lives amid the Taliban’s vows to observe a peaceful transition because the militant group has a history of committing brutal human rights violations and mistreating them. Taliban took control after almost 20 years since the US-led allied forces overthrew the government. However, the Taliban has vowed to observe a peaceful transition. On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said that local terrorist groups might be influenced by what the Taliban did in Afghanistan, as they were able to seize control of the entire country, including Kabul, from the Afghan government and U.S. troops. Police are maintaining the peace and security situation in Mindanao as they look to avoid a spillover of the civil unrest in Afghanistan. The

PNP would stay alert to prevent similar incidents in Mindanao, a region rocked by insurgency and separatist movements, Eleazar added. Earlier, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded Filipinos still in Afghanistan to coordinate with the foreign service as Alert Level 4 remains in the Middle Eastern country. Mandatory repatriation for all Filipinos in the area is in place. There are still 132 Filipinos in Afghanistan according to the latest DFA estimates.

Senators grill DOH, DBM over overpriced face masks, shields

ealth and Budget officials put through the wringer over the highly-priced face masks and face shields flagged by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Senator Imee Marcos from their Commission on Audit annual report in 2020. Marcos questioned why the Department of Health (DOH) suddenly transferred P42.4 billion to the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service (DBM-PS) even though she claimed that the Health officials are still capable of holding several procurement biddings on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing. Followed by

Drilon telling that it is “obvious” that there was an “overpricing” in the procurement of these COVID-19 supplies and asked who was the head of PS-DBM back then? It was former Budget Undersecretary Christopher Lloyd Lao who resigned from his post two months ago, DBM officer-in-charge Tina Rose Canda said. She thinks it was already a subject of a previous investigation and was not aware of what happened. Lao said at that point that because there were limited items in the local market, the amounts he presented were defensible. So I left it at that, I did not ask more questions,” she added. Gordon then

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requested Canda to provide all the transactions entered into by Lao during his stint as head of the DBM-PS. This is not the first time the DBM-PS was linked to allegations of overpricing. Senator Panfilo Lacson questioned the DOH and the DBM-PS over their procurement of expensive laboratory equipment necessary for COVID-19 testing when there is a different brand used by the private sector which is available at a lower price In May 2020. Senator Risa Hontiveros also claimed that the DBM-PS bought overpriced China-made personal protective equipment (PPE) In September 2020.

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GMA: Jennylyn Mercado & Xian Lim Art collaboration for Heart Evangelista & Incubus' to star in the first project together Brandon Boyd

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he upcoming GMA TV series “Love, Die, Repeat.” is officially starred in their first project together by Jennylyn Mercado and Xian Lim. This was confirmed as seen on Mercado’s Instagram page yesterday, August 16, 2021, after the actors attended a virtual story conference for the series. Meanwhile, on the same day through his Instagram Stories, Lim teased his first project with Mercado by showing part of the series’ script. “Love. Die.

Repeat. Soon!” he said. The onscreen pairing comes after speculations that the ABS-CBN talent will be transferring networks after he co-hosted a TV special in GMA. The actor has neither denied nor confirmed the supposed transfer. Joining the two in the series’ cast were fellow actors Mike Tan, Gardo Versoza, Valerie Concepcion, Shyr Valdez, and Kim Domingo.

urrently in the United States for work, Heart Evangelista teased a new collaboration with Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd and the Moonlight Arts Collective. Both visual artists Evangelista and Boyd finally met each other in the US months after announcing it. The actress and the musician have collaborated for Moonlight Arts Collective, a virtual art gallery that Boyd founded and launched in June of this year. Best known for her paintings of women and various patterns. Heart Evangelista and Brandon Boyd. Evangelista has showcased (Photo source: Instagram Photo/Brandonboyd) her work in sold-out exhibitions, were displayed in US galleries. as well as in collaborations with He had plans for a large-scale exhibit in 2020 designer bags, accessory brands, but was postponed due to the pandemic. The famous and even on smartphones and power vocalist has also written and curated three books of banks. On the other hand, Boyd is his personal illustrations, photography, lyrics, and also best known for his watercolor other writings, namely, White Fluffy Clouds, From and experimental paintings, which the Murks of the Sultry Abyss, and So the Echo.

“LIMITLESS, A Musical Trilogy”, an extraordinary journey of Julie Anne San Jose

sia’s Limitless Star, Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and multi-instrumentalist Julie Ann San Jose is set to unveil her different facets in “LIMITLESS, A Musical Trilogy” as she travels in unexpected locations in Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon where she discovers new inspiration on a great adventure, where she meets the locals and

learns more about their culture and values the spectacular sceneries for the first leg, In which she collaborates with Kapuso homegrown talents and local artists from all over the country. Joined by Christian Bautista, Asia's Romantic Balladeer, and The Clash alumnus Jong Madaliday, who is actually from Mindanao himself. Alongside JC Gellidon the director of photography and Myke Salomon,

the musical director behind the hit musicals “Huling El Bimbo” and “Rak of Aegis.” With the first part premiering on September 17, 2021, catch the full trailer on All Out Sundays this August 29, 2021. Witness how a versatile artist/ host shows a new side of herself that she has never shown before and unleashes her musical prowess in

the extraordinary musical journey. Here she shares what she can do as a performer and what she has to go through to become limitless. This one-of-akind event is produced by GMA Synergy under the creative direction of Paolo Valenciano.

Miss Universe PH runway challenge dominated by Cebu’s Steffi Aberasturi Cebu province representative Steffi Aberasturi in Miss Universe Philippines dominates the top spot in the beauty pageant’s runway challenge. On a part of the under-construction Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, she astonished her fans when she threw on various black dresses in a runway video. Model Maureen Wroblewitz and actress Kisses Delavin, who previously placed first in the pageant’s headshot and introduction video challenges, were also included in the top three. This is the first time Aberasturi claimed the top spot in a Miss Universe Philippines challenge; this is the third.

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The Miss Universe Philippines Organization congratulated the delegates and their respective creative teams. We will continue to see them go through a series of challenges to determine who will advance further into the competition in which will trim the roster until only 30 delegates remain. The coronation will be on September 25, 2021, where we can see all final candidates live.

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When will the anti-vaxxers ever stop? PEREZCOPE by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com

new term has emerged in the dictionary: anti-vaxxer. It refers to people who disagree with the use of vaccines for various reasons. While its purpose is to prevent people from contracting the deadly COVID-19 virus, there is a group of people who wouldn’t take it because it infringes on their god-given freedom. They love their freedom so much that any move to get them vaccinated is rejected. But little do they know that vaccines are one of the safest and most effective health interventions for infectious diseases. Just shows their narrowminded outlook on what freedom is. Today, anti-vaxxers represent a minority of people – those who believe vaccines are unsafe and infringe on their human rights. But with the advent of the Internet and social media platforms, the movement has spread quickly and massively. According to a recent report, around 31 million people follow anti-vaccine groups on Facebook. People hold these views for a variety of reasons, which may originate from misinformation on social media sites. Vaccines have been instrumental in the eradication and control of many formerly devastating illnesses, such as polio.

Loyalty test Anti-vaxx sentiments are high among conservatives, evangelicals, and rural Americans, which are the traditional pro-Trump Americans. They believe that vaccine refusal is a statement of identity and a test of loyalty to Trump. But wait a minute! Didn’t they know that Donald and Melania Trump were vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine at the White House in January? Resistance is high in red states where pro-Trump legislatures enacted ambitious protections for people who refuse vaccines. They have forbidden business owners from asking for proof of vaccination from customers. They required cruise lines, sports stadiums, and bars to serve the unvaccinated. In Montana, they have even forbidden hospitals to require health-care workers to get vaccinated. It’s no wonder that the Delta variant continues to pose danger to the unvaccinated, which according to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky accounts for 99.5% of the people who died from COVID-19 over the past six months. This anti-vaxx resistance exacts a harsh cost from Trump loyalists. Deluded and deceived people are getting sick when they didn’t have to get sick, infecting their loved ones,

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being intubated and dying. As these Trump loyalists harm themselves and expose everybody else to the COVID pandemic, right-wing publications have run articles explaining the recalcitrance of the unvaccinated, which makes one wonder, what’s more important than preventing the spread of COVID-19 and killing Americans? A case in point was what happened to Dick Farrel, a longtime conservative radio host and an ardent Trump supporter. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Farrel was a vocal opponent of the coronavirus vaccine and vehement critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci. He went full blast espousing unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about election fraud earlier this year and questioned the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines developed during the Trump administration. After calling Fauci a “powertripping lying freak” and urging people not to get vaccinated as recently as June, Farrel changed his tune after contracting the virus himself. He was hospitalized about three weeks ago. “COVID took one of my best friends!” his friend Amy Leigh Hair wrote on Facebook. “He is the reason I took the shot! He texted me and told me to ‘Get it’; He told me that this virus is no joke and he said: ‘I wish I had gotten it!'” Too late. He died Aug. 4 of complications from COVID-19. He was 65. Uneducated wealthy people As one expert said, “It is ironic that in the anti-vaxx community, the very people who are denying protection to their children by foregoing vaccination are healthy and alive today because

Home is where the heart is, Cancer. At least, that’s where your heart will be when Venus enters Libra on Monday. Venus will be in your home zone for the next few weeks, bringing peace and comfort in family matters as you seek harmony in your home life. Reconnect with family members and put any bad blood behind you.

As summer comes to a close, routines and habits become more attractive when Venus enters Libra on Monday. With your ruling planet in your habit zone for the next few weeks, start taking care of other people as well as yourself. Practice self-discipline when shopping.

Relationships of all kinds can thrive when you communicate, Leo. Venus enters Libra on Monday, moving through your communication zone for the next few weeks. You’ll have increased charm to dazzle anyone who comes your way. This is a great time to be social, take a short trip, and speak your feelings.

Life takes a romantic turn when Venus enters Libra on Monday. The planet of love will in your pleasure zone for the next few weeks, making this an ideal time for creativity and expressing your personal style. Life will be entertaining, so have fun and get a little naughty!

Treat yourself! Yes, even sensible, frugal you deserve a treat, especially when Venus enters Libra on Monday. Venus will be in your value zone for the next few weeks, encouraging you to take your hard-earned cash and buy yourself an early birthday present. Go ahead and splurge on something you’ve been longing for. Just don’t break the bank.

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The week starts on a positive note when Venus enters your sign on Monday. With your ruling planet in your sign, this is an ideal time to shower yourself in self-love as you focus on new beginnings in your love, social, and financial lives. Venus gives you a boost of confidence, so don’t be afraid to try new things, Libra.

Venus enters Libra on Monday, so trust your gut over the next few weeks. The planet of love will be in your privacy zone, increasing your intuition as you use it to make any major decisions, especially when it comes to relationships. While you may be attracted to mysteries, you could be drawn to things that hurt you. Stay smart, Scorpio.

Life gets very social when Venus enters Libra on Monday. With the planet of love in your social zone for the next few weeks, spend plenty of time with your friends and add some new people to your social network. Find ways to help others and connect with humanity as a whole.

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You’re a natural leader, Aries, but when Venus enters Libra on Monday, you might need to pair up with someone. That’s because Venus will be in your partnership zone for the next few weeks, making you interested in joining forces and fighting for justice. Just try not to turn it into a competition.

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they, and possibly their parents, were vaccinated.” Other than being pro-Trump, the families of these unvaccinated children are more likely to be wealthier on average, with annual incomes more than four times the poverty level. On average, they are non-Hispanic white, conservative, educated, and married couples covered by private health insurance. These are successful Americans but their college degrees weren’t enough to stop them from indulging in cult worship.

Far-right anti-vaxxers have falsely accused President Biden of trying to force all U.S. residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 whether they like it or not. Wrong! Biden has only encouraged voluntary vaccination for the general population, although he stressed that the more Americans get vaccinated, the sooner the U.S. will be able to start getting back to normal. But anti-vaxxers persist with their conspiracy theories. Attorney Chris Truax, in an article published in the conservative website, The Bulwark, bluntly slammed anti-vaxxers for prolonging the pandemic and

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Start networking to benefit your career when Venus enters Libra and your career zone on Monday. Use your social connections to get ahead as Venus gives you a boost of charm to achieve your long-term goals. Value your success as you work.

Summer is ending, and Venus enters Libra on Monday, so squeeze some last-minute travel into the next few weeks. Venus enters your philosophy zone, making travel and higher education very attractive to you right now. It’s easy to become fascinated by new projects, ideas, and ways of experiencing the world. Ideas will help connect you with other people and create understanding.

Personal relationships begin to transform when Venus enters Libra on Monday. The planet of love will be in your intimacy zone for the next few weeks, so strengthen the bonds of your relationships, especially if you’re sharing resources. Trust your intuition as you go through these changes.

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hen fellow New Wave music enthusiasts ask me what for me may be regarded as the first New Waveclassifiable songs based on sound or musicality, I often cite Sparks' "Fa La Fa Lee" (from the band's debut album, 1971's Halfnelson) and Roxy Music's "Virginia Plain" (1972, Roxy Music). Albeit both these may be more aptly described as Art Rock or Art Pop, they still swim within the same sonic spectrum. H o w e v e r, recently, while exploring the archives of the '60s, looking for bands whose music falls under Sunshine Pop, Psychedelic Pop/ Rock, and Bubblegum Pop, I discovered this band named The New Wave. After

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listening to its one-and-only, selftitled album, released in 1967, I was pleasantly surprised how New Wave / Indie Pop-sounding its songs were--the plucked guitars, oboe, harpsichord, strings, echo-laden vocals, and sugary melodies. Formed in 1967, in Los Angeles, California, United States, The New Wave consisted of Reid King and

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Thom Andriola. The duo released only one album. Their music may not be proper New Wave--instead Sunshine Pop--but it definitely predated the style that evolved in the couple of decades that followed. I was able to get in touch with The New Wave's guitar player / songwriter Reid King, and he confirmed with me that his use of the word New Wave for the name of his band was inspired by his goal to incorporate '50s/'60s French New Wave cinema and soundtracks into the context of Pop music during the time. This means that his musical vision predated the New Wave music genre that emerged in the late '70s, which was often attributed to '70s Punk Rock. Thus, King's concept and The New Wave's music is definitely an even earlier root of what is known now as New Wave music. Recommended tracks are "The Shade of the Sun," "Little Dreams," "Walkin' On down the Streets," "Shadows of Good Bye," and "The Evening Mist - A Morning Dew." from page 12

humorously attacked their views as “herp derp,” a term that Truax got from the animated comedy “South Park.” Truax noted that “herp derp”’ had become “an internal meme for something that is just complete nonsense.” Truax also responded to Larry Cosme, president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, who said, "Forcing people to undertake a medical procedure is not the American way and is a clear civil rights violation no matter how proponents may seek to justify it." Truax said, "Anyone over the age of six who thinks about it for five seconds can tell you that what Cosme said is obviously false. Every school district in every state in America requires children to be vaccinated to attend public schools. But there is no question that states and school districts have the legal authority to demand that school children be vaccinated. So no, mandatory vaccinations are not a 'civil rights violation.'” Touché. Contrary to what anti-vaxxers claim, Truax wrote, “Vaccines work.” He was clearly fed up with anti-vaxxers who were keeping other Americans from getting back to normal. "Normal life is about six weeks away, and it will be perpetually six weeks away until we find a way to deal with the anti-vaxxers," Truax wrote. "By all means, continue the outreach. Persuade them to get their shots. But I'm not interested in the 'reasons' anti-vaxxers don't 'believe' in vaccinations. It's all herp derp. All I'm interested in is results." Truax concluded his article by lamenting that "normal life" would remain elusive in the U.S. as long as Americans are buying into the "herp derp" promoted by anti-vaxxers. When will the anti-vaxxers ever stop?

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Zach Ignacio: Running in Her Blood and through Her Veins

n the 1990s, the band Alamid was one of the forerunners of Philippine Alternative Rock music, with the late Gary Ignacio as frontman and eventually his younger brother Gail as drummer. After the heyday of their band, performing countless concerts locally and abroad and releasing albums and chart-topping singles including "Your Love" and "Sama-sama," Gail and his family ultimately decided to immigrate to Winnipeg in the early 2010s. However, Gail's musical journey did not end there. Once settled, he embarked on drumming for many local Filipino-Canadian bands as well as producing shows that featured both Philippine imports

and Winnipeg's own talents. However, one of Gail's greatest achievements, both as a seasoned musician and as a doting parent, was his having bequeathed to one of his children his love for music and performing. And not just that. His talented daughter who developed a knack for singing and performing since she was five years old, obviously taking after her late uncle and her dad, has just signed a recording contract with Star Music. Will soon be releasing her first single, titled "Dáhan-dáhan," the personable budding artist is also hoping to ultimately work on her debut full-length record--of not only R-n-B-stylized renditions

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of her favorite songs but also her personally written compositions. The driven and vibrant singer who cites as musical influences the likes of Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, Moira dela Torre, and Ben & Ben has been preparing for much of her life; thus, she's certainly ready to rock the stage and reach for the stars in the world of Pop music. And luckily for her, Dad Gail and Mom Winnie are more than happy to support their family's pride till she fulfills her long-time dream. Let's all welcome: Zach Ignacio, future Popstar and the new pride of Winnipeg's Filipino community.

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