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The girls (left to right), Avaiya Alibudbud, Isabella Recuenco and Bea Zamora walked away with “Best Group Game” (Tier 1 – Grades 4-6) at Game On 2019. Presenting the award was Darryl Long, Managing Director from Ubisoft Winnipeg. Game On was a 2-day celebration of game design, interactive media and coding by over 300 students from grades 4-12 from 26 Manitoba schools and hosted by Sisler High School’s Interactive Digital Media program. Photo courtesy of Bernard Alibudbud |
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A conversation with President Barack Obama at Bell MTS Place, Monday March 4th 2019 TINEPUBLIC is pleased to announce "A Conversation with President Barack Obama" in Winnipeg on Monday March 4th 2019 at Bell MTS Place. Few presidents have walked a more improbable path to the White House. Born in Hawaii to a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya, Obama was raised with help from his grandparents, whose generosity of spirit reflected their Midwestern roots. The homespun values they instilled in him, paired with his innate sense of optimism, compelled Obama to devote his life to giving every child,
regardless of his or her background, the same chance America gave him. In times of great challenge and change, President Obama's leadership ushered in a stronger economy, a more equal society, a nation more secure at home and more respected around the world. The Obama years were ones in which more people not only began to see themselves in the changing face of America, but to see America the way he always has - as the only place on Earth where so many of their stories could even be possible.
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Jam Time at Game On 2019 Game On 2019 was a 2-day celebration of game design, interactive media and coding in Manitoba and featured over 300 students from grades 4-12 from 26 schools throughout Manitoba. Students joined game jams, coding and design workshops lead by local and national industry leaders. At the end of the 2-day
event, students were able to create games, collaborate and even win a few accolades for their critical thinking, teamwork and creativity. The interactive digital media industry is booming in Manitoba and Sisler’s Interactive Digital Media program is inspiring our children and youth to new career opportunities. Filipino parents
have always had the traditional view of their sons and daughters becoming doctors, nurses and lawyers. Professions in new media and the digital workforce will provide career opportunities in animation, game design, mobile app development, virtual and augmented reality.
Game On is possible through the support of education partners – New Media Manitoba, Ubisoft Winnipeg, Vancouver Film School and Winnipeg School Division and corporate partners – RBC FutureLaunch, Geo-Filter/ Every Studio and the University of Winnipeg.
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Dr. David Suzuki coming to Winnipeg
Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce to Host Prominent Broadcaster and Environmental Activist in March
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ollowing a series of soldout events, the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is announcing that it will be hosting prominent Canadian scientist, broadcaster and environmental activist, Dr. David Suzuki at an event on March 12, 2019, at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. “The Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce is continuing to build on an exciting year,” said Darrell Brown, ACC Board Chair, “We are committed to hosting events for our membership and the community at large that not only celebrate the success stories in Indigenous business and economic development that we are seeing all over Manitoba, but that will also spark discussion and add value to the broader conversations we are all having.” Dr. David Suzuki will be speaking on The Challenge of the 21st Century: Setting the Bottomline in the Anthropocene, which will
focus on the combined impacts of technology, globalization, and urbanization on not only the health of the environment, but also the health of the relationship between people and the planet, and how our values and worldview shapes the way we see the world, and ultimately, how we treat it. “Traditional people refer to the Earth as their “Mother” and tell us we are made of the four sacred elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water,” says Dr. Suzuki, “Science is verifying this ancient wisdom, and as biological beings, we need to talk about our place in the web of life, and our place in the world, so that we and the rest of life can continue to flourish.” The event is open to everyone, but seating is limited. Past ACC events, featuring prominent Indigenous business leaders and the plans for the former Kapyong Barracks which is set to become Winnipeg’s largest urban reserve, have sold out. Those interested in attending the event featuring Dr. Suzuki in March are encouraged to secure their seats early. For more information on this, and other upcoming events hosted by the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce, please visit: www. aboriginalchamber.ca.
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Health Matters with Dra. Denise: Cold Weather
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appy February! Cold enough for you?? Many pinoys remember their first winter in Manitoba—maybe the time they got their first parka, mitts, toque, and pair of deep winter boots. “Talaga bang lumalamig ng ganyang kalamig sa Manitoba? Opo, ang lamig! While usually the cold can be an annoying inconvenience, it can also lead to more serious frostnip, frostbite or hypothermia. - Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite, where only the skin freezes. Skin may appear yellowish or white, but feels soft to the touch. You may feel tingling or burning in the affected area. - With frostbite both the skin and body tissue freeze, and there is permanent damage to the affected area. You may get a loss of feeling in the affected body part and get white, gray or blistered fingers, toes, ear lobes or nose tip. - Hypothermia occurs when
your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body temperature; it is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. It occurs as your body temperature goes below 35 C (95 F) [Normal body temp is ~37 C (98.6 F)]. Hypothermia victims may experience uncontrollable shivering, drowsiness or exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, or slurred speech. Infants may have bright red cold skin and very low energy. A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or to be breathing. Anyone not dressed properly for the weather is at risk. However, vulnerable groups at increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia include the elderly, infants and children, people with chronic medical conditions, newcomers to Canada, homeless people, people
living in poorly insulated homes, outdoor workers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Immediate management If you see someone with frostnip, remove the person from the cold to avoid frostbite. Warm the affected area gradually using body heat or warm water, and don’t re-expose it to the cold. Get medical help immediately if someone has frostbite. Keep the person warm and dry, apply warm water to the frostbitten area(s), and cover exposed skin. Avoid exposing the area affected by frostnip/frostbite to direct heat or rubbing/massaging it. This can damage the skin. If you think someone may have hypothermia--especially if the body temperature is below 35 C (95 F), immediately call 911, and get medical help. Get the person to a warm location, and remove any wet clothing. Warm the centre of their body first - chest, neck, head and groin-using an electric blanket or skin-to-skin contact under a layer of dry blankets, clothing or other covering. Give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if s/he is conscious. Keep the person wrapped in a warm dry blanket, even if body temperature begins to rise. Prevention Be prepared • Check weather forecasts often; stay alert for weather warnings. • Have a plan for power outages during the winter season. See: w w w. h y d r o . m b . c a / o u t a g e s / power_outages.shtml Keep an emergency kit at home in case of bad weather/a power outage. See: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/ index-en.aspx • Make an emergency plan so family members know how to get in touch with each other. • Checking to ensure your home’s heating system is working properly. Keep your thermostat at 12 C (55 F) or higher, even if you’re out of town, as lower temps can result in frozen pipes. You can help keep the heat in your home by keeping walls and attics well insulated, using caulking and weather-stripping on windows and doors, and installing storm windows or covering your windows with clear plastic.
• Check road conditions by calling Manitoba Highways at 511 or visiting www.manitoba511.ca/en/ • Winterize your vehicle: keep your gas tank full, use winter tires and keep a well-stocked winter safety kit in your car. See: www. getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/ tp201012-en.aspx • Regularly check on older/more vulnerable neighbours or relatives to make sure they have enough food, clothing and heat during the colder months. • Remember the signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and who to call if you need help. Stay warm • Dress in warm, dry layers. Wear winter boots with good foot traction, a lined coat, mitts or gloves, a warm hat that covers your ears and scarf or neck warmer that can cover your nose. • Keep your home warm with a properly installed and maintained heat source. If you can’t heat your home because of a power outage or other issue: • Dress in layers, as you would if you were outdoors. • Cover yourself with a blanket. Put your feet up if you can, as the air is colder near the floor. • Keep moving. Try not to sit for more than an hour. Get up and walk around; make a hot drink. If walking is difficult, try moving your arms and legs while sitting or wiggling your fingers and toes. • Stay with a friend/family member if you can. See if your community has warming shelters and how they can be accessed. Stay safe • Don’t overdo outdoor activity. Older adults and very young children should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. • Pay attention to your body. Be aware of the signs of frostbite and hypothermia; don’t ignore shivering -- the first sign your body is losing heat. Persistent shivering is a signal to seek warmth. • While walking, watch snow and ice to avoid falls. Consider using sand/an ice-melter on walkways around your home. • Never leave infants/young children unattended. Make sure they are dressed for weather conditions.
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• Never leave a fire or portable heat source unattended, check your smoke alarms regularly, and have a fire extinguisher nearby if possible. Never use your range/ oven to heat your home. Only use the recommended fuel for portable heaters; using the wrong fuel can cause an explosion. Avoid burning paper, green wood or pine branches, since kindling can float up and cause a roof to catch fire. • Have a properly installed carbon monoxide detector in your home. Properly maintain any fuel burning equipment such as furnaces, water heaters, boilers, stoves and other appliances that run on fuels such as wood, oil, propane or natural gas. See: www. gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/ environmentalhealth/indoor. html#co2 • Avoid traveling by car in bad weather or when roads are very slippery. • Avoid unsafe areas, such as thin ice, or other hazards by sticking to the approved path when participating in outdoor activities. • Enjoy winter activities with a friend. In an emergency, another person to offer immediate assistance could save a life. • Avoid alcohol before going out in the cold. Alcohol increases blood flow to the arms and legs so can increase your risk of hypothermia. You may feel warm even though you’re losing heat. • Bring house pets inside and animals/livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water. Kung may tinanim, may aanihin; health starts at home! Alagaan ninyo ang katawan at kalusugan ninyo! Take care, and mind your health! About Dr. Denise Koh Dr. Denise Koh is Manitoba’s Chief Occupational Medical Officer and Medical Officer of Health in Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness. She is a Public Health specialist with additional training and experience in Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Follow her writing at: https:// healthmatterswithdradenise. blogspot.com/
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The Republic of Adobo by Rod E. Cantiveros
Two versions of the "Battle of Manila Bay" May 1, 1898: Manila Bay was raging with fire, mortars, guns and humans. Two opposing groups made the Manila Bay as the staging area to find out their strength and dominance. On the American side, American Asiatic Squadron led by Commodore George Dewy; on the Spanish side, Spanish Pacific Squadron led by Contraalmirante Patricio Montojo. And this historic battle was one of the most decisive naval battles ever fought between two mighty countries for political power and dominance. And this marked the end of the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines. January 27, 2019, the historic Manila Bay became the stage of human involvement to clean the most polluted body of water in Asia. The opposing groups are many, not only two, but many, and these include the various industries in the 4 regions, the temporary settlers, various establishments like hotels, condos, restaurants and subdivision, and people like you and me. Each one, according to the report gathered by Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has contributed to the Ad Reference: Customer ID: garbage, Ad Type: fecal bacteria, raw Page: sewage, 1000067806 / 1000557380 industrial DHCW / WPwaste and thus, 1 of Manila 1 Ad Request ID: Ad Class: Prooffor Date: Bay is not the Ad place picnic and 1-5175499912 SPEC 2016-01-05 12:58 swimming! Ad Placement Reference: On the other side, the current WPGY/YPE/16/Credit & Debt Counselling government led by President Duterte
and 18 government agencies which are the major engines to clean the Manila Bay. Each one wants to make the Manila Bay as the centre of water amusement, or the Boracay ng Maynila, where family can have a Sunday picnic, and a water amusement centre for swimming and other water related games. And to cool off the summer heat wave! Aimed at to rehabilitate the Manila Bay for a 5-year period with a Ph42 billion budget. And this will mark as the end of people's negative attitude towards environment. And the beginning of the new era of making the Manila Bay, not only historic, but also the place where people gather, not only to watch the most beautiful sunset in the world but also to make the Manila and its environs habitable and sustainable. The only difference with this second "Battle of Manila Bay"
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is the presence of many critics, mostly are those who have been criticizing the style of governance of Pres.Duterte. Only a well-defined and a wellfocused political will can effect a change for a much better society as envisioned by the current leaders, making D30 and his dedicated men and passionate volunteers as engines for mobilizing the people's conscience. I have not seen a throng of free people enjoying the historic Manila Bay. Loving Manila Bay and its water is the new beginning no matter what critics would fan to erase the insatiable love to have a place for them and for their family....The battle to make the Manila Bay sustainable and doable becomes a part of a narrative of the beautiful Philippines. Commodore George Dewey and Contraalmirante Patricio Montojo did not foresee that there would be a second "Battle of Manila Bay. And this current battle is exciting and looking forward to have a dip in the water to cool off the summer's heat! Not the cannon and bullets' fire!
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UST Alumni Association of Manitoba celebrates 40 years of community service
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he University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Manitoba held its 40th anniversary at the Holiday Inn, Ellice, highlighting the annual awarding of scholarship for the students who are taking up post secondary education and the recognition award for two alumni members who have been serving the association for many years. The 2018 UST AAMI scholars include Guezz Lois Quizon, Ralph Paguio, Joseph Geodisico, Kristiana Senangelo, Arlna Vianella Radovan, Caitlyn Joy Garcia and Rainne Delos Santos; Special awardees, Stephanie Decena and Sam Austin Generoso Two outstanding alumni awardees include Dr. Roland Guzman, Medicine 1955, married to Dr. Irene Guzman, a UST alumna, with two children, Ronnie Guzman and Randy Guzman, a vascular surgeon. Dr Guzman as the Honorary Consul General of the Philippines for 21 years, and a well-known Filipino pioneer who settled in Winnipeg in 1959, And he led the establishment of the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba. He was the acting head and deputy head of the St. Boniface General Hospital ,Department of Pathology. Founded the Philippine Heritage Committee and the Knights of Rizal, he is one of the recipients of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Dr. Merla David, Medicine 1958, moved to Winnipeg in 1965 and the first allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy and considered as the first lady doctor member of the Winnipeg Clinic. Dr. David, one of the founding members of the scholarship awards and responsible to increase
the USTAAMI scholarship funds at St. Paul College Foundation and then, the Filipino Heritage Scholarship/Bursary Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation. Dr. David is a proud mother and grandma and married to Dr. Ed Faridy who is also active in the association. The anniversary celebration was graced by Neneth Banas, Community Grant Assistance, Winnipeg Foundation. The 2018 USTAAMI officers and board of directors include Girard Carbonnel, chairman; Phil Anciro, vice-chairman; Maridel Carmen Reyes, secretary; Lanie Pasco, treasurer; Mayumi Panilo, alternate treasurer; Regina Santos, Audtor; board members, Byron
Yadao, Lauren Abano, Nena handed the awards of the UST outstanding alumni awards. Shiela Huypungco, Evhonel Comia, and scholars while Girard Carbonell Anne Bumacod and Byron Yadao, Shiela Bumacod. Leah Magsino, and Mayumi Panilo handed in the emcees. Dancing followed. adviser. UST Alumni scholarship Committee includes Regina Santos, chairperson; Leah Magsino, Aida Ruiz, Archie Huypungco, Phil Anciro, Maridol Madolora, Rod Escobar Cantiveros, members; Dr. Mirla David, adviser. Guezz Lois Quizon, 2018 USTAAMI scholar delivered an appreciation speech, Rod Escobar Cantiveros,one of the living founders of the USTAAMI, added historical perspective about the alumni association, Phil Anciro gave the closing remarks. Regina Santos, Girard Carbonell, Neneth Banas of Winnipeg Foundation,
Two Outstanding Alumni Awardees include Dr. Mirla David and Dr. Roland Guzman, with Mayuni Panelo, alternate treasurer and Girard Carbonell, USTAAMI chairperson.
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Gemma in Full Bloom: gemma: The Bud by Gemma Dalayoan launches in Winnipeg By Judianne Jayme
“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” William Wordsworth The community knows Mrs. Gemma Derpo Dalayoan for her advocacies in education. She is a retired Vice Principal for the Winnipeg School Division and founding member (as well as three time president) of the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers, Inc. She is the 2019 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Awards for the University of Manitoba under the banner of Community Service. When one is involved with the community, it’s easy for many to feel they know a lot about who Mrs. Dalayoan is. There’s a warm
familiarity that comes from seeing her at community events. This collection of her poetry goes past familiarity, giving readers the opportunity to truly hear her story in her own voice. This is when poetry connects readers to the innermost thoughts and emotions of poets. Mrs. Dalayoan’s gemma: The Bud was launched on February 3rd at McNally Robinson Booksellers where a crowd of 100 came to hear the poetry read by the author. She was eloquent in her expressions and honest with the topics she shares. For many in the crowd, this was the first time they’ve gotten a glimpse into her story. The event was opened with an introduction given by one of Mrs. Dalayoan’s daughters who had traveled from Calgary to celebrate this milestone with her mother. Maria-Estela DalayoanPinlac painted a portrait of her mother’s journey, highlighting the struggles that her mother faced as a young child. We all learned how, despite her strength in the community, and the accolades she has collected, she, like every one of us, has had to deal with selfdoubt and insecurities. As Mrs. Dalayoan-Pinlac spoke, one could truly feel the love and admiration she has for her mother. Without any spoilers - you’ll
need to pick up your own copy the collection has been organized into sections based on the tones of her poetry. Her poems are relatable to people of different walks of life, as they deal with universal experiences: fears, insecurities, belongingness, the quest for hope, the feelings of love and joy for one’s family, and celebrations. Her words are introspective and honest, vulnerable and bold. While she has been an inspiration to many, this book bridges a gap that now makes her your mother, your sister, your aunt. She is on a similar journey with struggles and triumph that any strong female in your life is on. As she, herself, said during her closing remarks, she entitled her collection gemma with a lowercase g to symbolize the bud. “Now, I am Gemma, with a capital!” she exclaimed. From bud to blossom, truly, she is. Congratulations to Mrs. Gemma Derpo Dalayoan for another remarkable publication. This collection of poetry is an innermost look at heTo purchase your copy of gemma: The Bud, you can find it in store at McNally Robinson Booksellers at 1120 Grant Avenue in Winnipeg (part of Grant Park Mall). The poetry collection can also be found online at https://www.mcnallyrobinson. com.
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Sarah Geronimo performs during Pope Francis’ UAE visit
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Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico announced on social media Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer. The 44-year old beauty queen said the results of biopsy and a second surgery are positive. Her doctors have already removed a big area from the back of her knee & also two lymph nodes at the top of her leg where the cancer had already spread. Torres reminded her friends and supporters to take good care of their selves and go to a doctor they see of or feel something different in their body. The Latina beauty queen started her showbiz career in the Philippines by appearing in local films and television shows. She was once romantically linked to actor Aga Muhlach .
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ow on it’s 30th year, the Wonderful Wedding show was once again presented last January 18-19, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre by Showtime Productions. It is the largest single source of information available about local wedding services, featuring the city’s leading wedding professionals. Guests, engaged or not, flocked the venue to check out
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over 300 displays and astounding presentation of the latest wedding fashion and trends, products and services , show features and a lot more. Among the wedding exhibitors are Filipino wedding suppliers Aldo Formal Wear, Ann + Co. and 111 Films. It was another successful wedding show and everybody is looking forward to the next one slated on January 18 -19, 2020.
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New Album Releases for 2019 (part 1) by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com
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t’s only February but music enthusiasts are already being treated to a slew of new albums that would be parts of the last year of the current decade, 2010s. Here are some of them. Joe Jackson – Fool If there is one lesser-hailed singer-songwriter than the likes of David Bowie (Blackstar),
Elvis Costello (Look Now), Elton John (Wonderful Crazy Tonight), and Billy Joel (Fantasies & Delusions) yet equally if not more significant in his own way— then it should be Joe Jackson, who has been releasing music also prolifically and proficiently since the late 1970s. Jackson released his first album in 1979, titled Looking Sharp! What
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followed was a splendid string of stylistically diverse works that delved not only on Pop, New Wave, and Sophistipop but also on Classical, Light Jazz, and Film Scores. After ending his Summer 2018 North American Tour, Jackson and his current bandmates then entered the studio to record new materials. The result was Fool, released on January 18 – a solid, tight, and lush batch of eight well-written tracks that take the quirky English artist back to his trademark style—soulful and engaging songs oozing with Pop sensibilities yet lengthy enough to assert the meticulous composer’s musical indulgence. Recommended track: “Fabulously Absolute.” Steve Hackett – At the Edge of Light Of all the luminaries of the ’70s batch of Progressive Rock, Guitarist and Songwriter Steve Hackett continues to prove to be among the proficient and prolific ones, managing to stay productive, relevant, and influential amidst the ever-dynamic music scene. He is well-known as the lead guitarist of the English band Genesis during its Progressive Rock years in the 1970s. Hackett’s debut album, 1975’s Voyage of the Acolyte, remains a landmark in Progressive Rock music. He was on a roll since then, releasing an album practically every couple of years.
Only two years fresh from his last one, 2017’s The Night Siren, Hackett has unleashed yet another one—his twenty-fifth oeuvre!
Released on January 25, Hackett’s new full-length, titled At the Edge of Light, is another conceptual masterpiece reeking with stylistic exoticness and diversity. Recommended track: “Those Golden Wings.” Rustin Man – Drift Code Well-known as the bass player of Talk Talk for the most part of the English New Wave/Art Pop band’s career, Paul Webb quit the group in 1990 and, assuming the name Rustin Man, embarked on an even artier and more progressive musical direction than Talk Talk’s latter albums. His first noteworthy output was the ambient, folky Out of Season – his 2002 collaboration with Beth Gibbons of Portishead (“Roads”). Nothing was heard from Rustin Man since then, at least in a commercial perspective. That is why his latest offering is something to consider adding to
the record collection of especially music enthusiasts who are drawn to Experimental and Progressive music. Released on February 1, Rustin Man’s first proper solo album, titled Drift Code, is definitely something to savor slowly and to drift with ponderingly. Progressive Folk for the 2010s. Recommended track: “Our Tomorrows.” Keuning – Prismism Vocalist Brandon Flowers was the first one from the American band The Killers to pursue a solo career, releasing two albums under his name so far. Next was Drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr., who got involved in the side project Big Talk. Then, Bassist Mark Stoermer, who has three solo albums under his belt. Finally, Guitarist Dave Keuning is last but not the least. He ultimately decided to treat his fans with his debut offering. Released on January 25, under his surname, Keuning’s first solo album is titled Prismism. It validates and clarifies Keuning’s pivotal contribution to the music of The Killers. It also displays his being an effective multi-instrumentalist, playing everything at the studio, apart from some drum parts. True to its concept, Prismism is a mélange of songs that frolic in the colorful spectrum of New Wave music. Recommended track: “Boat Accident.” The Final Note These are just a few of the new albums that will define the sound of the final year of the 2010s. Listen to them to add a new soundtrack to the current stage of your life.
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Ice Fishing for Lake Winnipeg Walleyes
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he action has been hit or miss on the big lake this ice season so far. Lake Winnipeg is world famous for being home to trophy greenback walleye and that hasn’t changed. Any angler still has just as good
a shot as ever of hooking into the fish of a lifetime on any given day. But there are also days out there where no matter what you use or how many times you move spots there aren’t any fish willing to bite. For anglers who have
fished this body of water when the action is off the charts, it can be especially frustrating because there is a level of expectation to uphold whenever you venture onto the lake. And then there are others who have only heard of the incredible bite that can be had and have yet to see any successful outings for their efforts. Is the walleye population on Lake Winnipeg in decline? Are you doing something wrong or not using the right lures? Is there a top-secret area that people showing off pictures online are getting a consistent greenback bite on? Answers and ideas about these questions and much more are discussed in detail at every Filipino Anglers Association of Manitoba meeting. Local experts and product reps share knowledge
and information at many of our meetings as well. The next one is scheduled for 6:00 pm Thursday February 21 at Pro-Am Tackle (10 Keenleyside off Nairn Ave). All are welcome to attend to see what we are about. Contact me anytime for more information - eric.onthe. red@gmail.com At a recent meeting of our sister association the Walleye Anglers Association of Manitoba, we had the opportunity to listen to two accomplished anglers from Lindner Media out of Minnesota. Nick Lindner editor of Angling Buzz and Brett McComas editor of Target Walleye shared their
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experiences ice fishing on Lake Winnipeg and other places in and around Manitoba and the U.S Midwest. A bunch of FAAM members took advantage of the invite and attended the insightful presentation.
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Horoscope If you are involved, don’t be surprised if talk of a long-term commitment creeps into your conversations with your beloved. Love, passion, romance, and marriage - your mind will focus on these matters even if there’s no special person in your life right now. If you aren’t involved, someone new and exciting could appear on the scene. When you go out, make sure you look your best.
The approach of a very special visitor might cause you to thoroughly clean your house. Afterward, you could look for new and interesting ways to dress it up with some new plants, throw pillows, or other decorative touches. This can be dull, but definitely worthwhile. When your friend arrives, he or she will feel at home. Work hard and then make yourself look great.
You’re in an especially intense mindset . Romantic novels and movies could be more appealing than usual. If you’re involved, your relationship could be near the point where it has to move ahead or end. Chances are it will move ahead. If you aren’t attached, your loving nature will attract more than one potential partner into your aura. Be prepared, and expect the unexpected.
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Your financial situation could get a strong improvement. This might be due to a contract you’ve just signed, perhaps involving some work you will do on your own rather than for an employer. The project may have strong personal significance. The creative arts could be involved, as well as technology. Be prepared, but it will be a great one. Go for the gold!
You might resist at first, but once you get there you will find the subject and instructor captivating. A group of friends may invite you to attend a festival or workshop involving the creative arts or metaphysical studies, or perhaps both. Afterward, you won’t want to talk about it. You will be too preoccupied with your thoughts. Write them down. You will want to remember them later.
Happiness is the mood as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You’re able to follow a few things that you’ve never been able to before. You’re likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It’s happening!
You could read about alternative methods regarding diet, herbs, aromatherapy, massage, or acupuncture. You may decide to study healing. You might decide to learn some hands-on methods. Whether or not you ever practice any of these professionally, learning about them should transform your life for the better on both physical and emotional levels. Make the most of it.
You might meet some new people who move in nearby . Some wonderful new developments could take place in your community. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about what’s happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as recent success has made that possible.
All the success and good fortune you’ve enjoyed you may have release from the grind enough to concentrate on spiritual or artistic interests. There may be a few surprises in store for you. You may meet some new people who share your interests. What you learn from them could improve your progress. You might begin on a new course of study.
You might decide to sign up for an advanced course of some kind. This might include world religions or perhaps meditation. Stay out of bookstores, both physical and online. You might spend a fortune on books on your chosen subject. The effect of this is likely to be more intellectual than a simple gathering of knowledge. Prepare to be transformed.
Your energy is good, as is your enthusiasm . A high level of self-confidence and anticipation should stay with you. The success and good fortune that have been coming your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely to attract more friends. Make the most of it!
The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good fortune, and happiness. You will probably want to spend a lot of time. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a few minor accidents - dropping things, spilling drinks - but in all, this should be enjoyable.
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Billions Stolen
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here was a practice during the Noynoy Aquino administration to hand earnings of government owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) to the president in a ceremony prepared for that purpose. The BCDA group gets first row like PAGCOR which remit annually several billions and the Land Bank of the Philippines some billions too. The other state agencies handed their earnings and they belong to what they call the 'billionaires club'. This year, Clark Development Corporation will remit their earnings in 2018 (after expenses) P1.7 billion to the national treasury, according to President Noel F. Manankil, the hardworking Chief Executive Officer of the state agency. All those billions of pesos remitted by these GOCCs to the president in that ceremony goes afterwards to the national treasury for both houses of congress, the House of Representathieves, er I mean Representatives and the senate will pass upon the national budget. That's where 'disasters' happened. And Senator Panfilo Lacson is our ‘hero’. For he is relentless in exposing the pork laden budget, one of the biggest sources of corruption in our country. A deadlock looms in the bicameral conference committee between the two houses. A reenacted budget is a possibility. Meanwhile, I remember calling the attention of the public
regarding TV documentaries about children crossing rivers because of a lack of a connecting bridge in going to their school. When you see a classroom filled with kids and the classrooms had already seen better days, when you see no dryer for the palay harvest, when you see an almost impassable road with passengers crowded on top of a jeepney,you may scratch your head and ask yourself: ' Nasaan napunta ang pera?' I totally disagree with lawyers and their clients indicted with plunder and graft cases that the justices of the Sandiganbayan maybe swayed by public clamor to jail the guilty. It is for everybody to see how they dipped their hands on the money intended for the public, and them feigning innocence would want you to throw up. MGA HIPOKRITO. PINAPAPAKAIN SA NAKAW ANG PAMILYA NILA. MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO. If as alleged that Janet Lim Napoles pocketed something like P15 billion, then how much money lined up the pockets of these thieves in government. The kind of money stolen in the past many years I believe can even make a concrete road of all the rice paddies in the country. We have nobody to blame but the people themselves. These solons are there in congress and in the senate because you voted them to office.
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IN the early years, when I was still in high school, the people then voted for senators like Jovito Salonga, Jose Diokno, Lorenzo Sumulong, Benigno Aquino, Ambrosio Padilla, Arturo Tolentino, Lorenzo Tanada, Soc Rodrigo. There was also then Rogelio De La Rosa, a kapampangan movie actor who was a senator. Compare these names to the present occupants of the senate, and you can arrive on a conclusion. Yes Virginia, there was pork barrel already in those years, but the senators didn't have sticky fingers. As a matter of fact, in the United States of America, pork barrel are given each congressman and senator each year, and was a matter of right by each for past many decades. Not a single cent was pocketed. That's why they have a strong democracy. Those senators and the hundreds of congressmen suspected of pocketing millions of the people's money must be rich even before Napoles thought of the pork barrel scam. Why then they got involved in this illegal and immoral undertaking? You are some kind of stupid if you can't smile a rat when you are offered fifty percent commission? They fell into it, because love of money is a bottomless pit. So naive to steal more money, when you already have bundle of them, which in ten lifetimes cannot be exhausted. Each one of us have only one lifetime. No one lives forever. And the good lesson to remember is that the only money you have are the money you spent. Editor’s Note: Formerly newspaperman of Daily Inquirer and other major dailies; former TV and radio Broadcaster. Former Director of various corporations like Clark Development Co.; and a former City of Angeles Councillor. Now a regular columnist of Sun Star Pampanga.
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Match4Martin: An appeal for help
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t was a complete shock for Martin “Marty” Lintag after being diagnosed with two rare types of leukemia following his 30th birthday last July 2018. He has always been active in sports and in fact a member of various leagues in Vancouver including ultimate frisbee team Black Huck Down. Marty was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). These are aggressive form of leukemia that require immediate chemotherapy, radiation treatments and stem cell transplant. Martin is beyond the chemotherapy stage and is now looking for alternative methods that can possibly put the cancer back into remission. Once in remission he will need a stem cell transplant from a match. The alternative methods alone are very costly. This includes medical costs (~$1,000 for the consultation, ~$20,000 for the deposit, $500,000+ for treatment, in addition to living
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costs as Martin and his family will have to rent and live in the area for over two months). Family and friends of Marty are appealing to the Filipino communities in and outside Canada to support them with the following efforts that are being done to save Marty. 1. Please donate and share this page (https://www.gofundme. com/martinlintagsupportfund) to support Martin’s alternative methods to put the cancer back to remission 2. Get swabbed. If you are a 17-35 year old Filipino, please visit the following websites: In Canada the website is: onematch.ca . In America the website is: https://bethematch. org . Filipinos have the highest chance of matching with Martin. 3. Organize a stem cell drive in your community. If you are in Canada, contact the Canadian Blood Services to get set up. Visit FilipinoJournal.com for links to GoFundMe pages.
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China’s quest for world dominion
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ith the recent participation of the Philippines in China’s “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) Initiative last November 2018, one doesn’t fail to wonder: Will it be good for the Philippines or will it fall into China’s “debt-trap diplomacy” as almost all of the 70 countries that participated and ended up gurgling under an ocean of indebtedness? To answer the question, one needs to look at what happened to those who participated to date. For lack of space, we can’t cover them all but here are some that’s worth looking at. It begins with “soft-power diplomacy” where China persuades or attracts other countries to join
her OBOR Initiative. She began using soft-power diplomacy in the 2000s. But it was Chinese President Xi Jinping who put it to work when he assumed office in 2012. Xi began a worldwide campaign to sell soft power to other countries, particularly the poor and developing countries that were easy bait to promises of economic progress. Like the 19th century snake oil salesman, Xi tried to sell a product that works like magic. He also started selling the OBOR Initiative, a new Silk Road that would connect -- by land and by sea -- Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Western Europe. OBOR would entail building roads, railway systems,
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seaports, and other infrastructure. Amazingly, they sold! But what the participating countries didn’t realize was they’re falling into China’s “debt trap.” It lures poorer countries by offering “cheap loans” for infrastructure projects. But it involves certain conditions that greatly favor China, to wit: no bidding process, project to be done by one of China’s stateowned companies, the workers to be Chinese nationals, cost overruns to be renegotiated (that usually ends in higher interest rates), high-value collaterals, and contract disputes to be arbitrated in China under Chinese laws. One of the early participants was Sri Lanka. The first project was the Hambantota Port, which initially cost $1.12 billion to build. Other projects followed until Sri Lanka ended up owing a $13-billion debt to Chinese stateowned banks. Pretty soon, she couldn’t repay the loans. Hardball Diplomacy That’s when China applied “hardball diplomacy,” which demanded economic or political concessions in exchange for debt relief. Sri Lanka was forced to lease the port and 15,000 acres of
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land around it for a period of 99 years. Sri Lanka was not the only one who fell into China’s “debttrap diplomacy.” A recent report said that at least 16 countries are vulnerable to China’s economic coercion, including Kenya, Pakistan, Zambia, Djibouti, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Tonga, Micronesia, Vanatu, and the Philippines. Another project that would soon follow the fate of Sri Lanka is Kenya. If Kenya fails to begin repayment of a $2.3 billion loan for Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), China would seize the Kilindini Harbor, the biggest port in East Africa, which was the collateral for the Chinese loan. The massive construction loan was the result of Kenya participating in OBOR. But the problem was that the feasibility studies were performed by China, which might have estimated high revenue to be able to service the loan. This led to fears of Kenya’s ability to repay the loans, which would trigger the seizure of the collateral. Should there be any dispute with the Chinese bank, it would be handled through an arbitration process in China, not in Kenyan courts. One of the earlier OBOR projects China had were the Gwadar Port in Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that connects the landlocked western China to the Indian Ocean. It was reported that Pakistan’s debt liabilities have risen from $83 billion to $88.9 billion in 2017. It was also reported that Pakistan’s debt would balloon to $100 billion by 2024 of the total investment of $18.5 billion. The interest on the bank loans is around 7% per annum payable in 25 to 40 years, which cost Pakistan around $8 billion per month. Neocolonialism But what is interesting to note is that China has gained a military footprint in Pakistan, which she can use to counter the presence of the U.S. in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. China could also use Gwadar to refuel her submarine fleet; thus, extending her navy’s global reach beyond the South China Sea. And in time of conflict with the U.S. or India, China would have the ability to block the chokepoint at the Strait of Malacca; thus, cutting off the huge U.S. naval forces in the Pacific from getting into the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. In 2015, China passed a new national security law that provided a legal basis for China to deploy military forces abroad to safeguard her infrastructure projects and Chinese expatriates who were working at these projects in Africa under China’s OBOR Initiative. China also published her second Africa policy paper, stating that she would strengthen military exchanges and cooperation such as carrying out joint military training and exercises, as well as helping African countries to “enhance their capacity building in national defense and peacekeeping.” With control over seaports in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya,
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Djibouti, and Myanmar, China would be able to encircle the U.S. strategic base on Diego Garcia in the middle of the Indian Ocean. In 2018, China released an action plan for 2019 to 2021, following the Beijing Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The plan called for “stepping up OBOR security cooperation with particular focus on railways, industrial parks, and major events,” as well as protecting Chinese nationals and Chinese companies, which makes one wonder: Is this China’s blueprint for neocolonialism in Africa? New Cold War With that as the backdrop, a new Cold War has begun in the Indian Ocean with the informal alliance of the U.S., India, Australia, and Japan (known as the quadrilateral alliance) against China. The stakes are high. More than 60% of the world’s oil shipments pass through the Indian Ocean, mainly from the Middle East and East Africa’s oil fields that are bound for China, Japan and other fuel-importing Asian economies. In addition, 70% of all container traffic passes through the Strait of Malacca, which China would attempt to block in the event of conflict with the quadrilateral alliance. It’s now evident that China’s OBOR Initiative is a creative way to achieve global military power… without firing a shot. Indeed it is a dream comes true. In 1405 when the Ming Dynasty’s Emperor Yung Le (Zhu Di) ordered a massive “Treasure Fleet” of 200-300 ships with 28,000 men to sea on the “Western Ocean” (Indian Ocean). He dreamt of ruling the seas. Yung Lo also claimed the island of Lusong (now Luzon of the Philippines) and placed it under his empire. When Yung Lo died in 1424, his successor Emperor Hongxi didn’t share his father’s dream. He lost interest in Lusong and dissolved the colonial government. He then banned the famous Admiral Zheng He’s naval voyages. Hongxi died a month later in 1425. In the next six centuries, China had no navy and anyone caught even sailing on the high seas was summarily put to death. Not anymore. In my column, “Has Chinese colonization begun?” (November 16, 2018), I wrote: “With historical incidents of Chinese colonization of Luzon, and the present-day massive arrival of Chinese nationals assimilating into the various industries in the country, many are concerned that they would soon control the wealth and patrimony of the nation. “Just like 600 years ago when China claimed and placed Luzon under her empire, is she now in a position to claim the Philippines as her province or vassal state? Has Chinese colonization begun?” Today, China is sailing again in an attempt to rule the seas… and the world. The question is: Will “Emperor” Xi Jinping succeed where Emperor Yung Lo failed in his quest for world dominion?
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Lahaina, 'Jewel in the Crown of Maui" (pt. 2)
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istory thrives in Lahaina in the "Valley Isle" of Maui. Everywhere you look there's a reminder of its rich history from one era to another. Many of the buildings date back to the 1800s. In 1962 Lahaina is designated a National Historic District. In an effort to preserve the town's image there is even a restriction that all new buildings must have to resemble structures built before 1920. Among the many historic sites in the heart of Lahaina are the Baldwin House and the harbour
lighthouse, the oldest operating community lighthouse in the Pacific. Built in 1834 with coral, sand and lava rock with timber framing, the Baldwin House is the oldest surviving building in the town of Lahaina. Also a centre for missionary activity, the Baldwin House, complete with period furnishings, household items and medical instruments then used, is the home of practising physician Rev, Dwight Baldwin, a medical missionary who served in the island.
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The old Lahaina Courthouse built in 1859 is also a must-see not only for its historic importance - it is also home to the Lahaina Art Society, Banyan Tree Gallery and the Lahaina Visitor Centre. It also houses the Lahaina Heritage Museum which offers a glimpse of Lahaina's storied past from the early whaling days to the present through artifacts and historical photos. After viewing the museum we take a walk into its hallway at the top of the stairwell and step out into the balcony with a good view of Lahaina harbour. Located next to the courthouse we find the reconstructed ruins of the Old Fort of Lahaina built in 1831 as a prison and as a defense to protect the town against shelling by whaling ships. At the southern end of Front Street near the courthouse is the famous Banyan Tree, the oldest in the State of Hawaii and the largest in the United States. Known in Hawaii as "paniana" the Banyan Tree, planted on 24 April 1873 by William Owen Smith, the then sheriff of Lahaina, to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the first American Protestant Mission in the island is received as a gift from missionaries in India by the Smith family in the 1870s. A sapling of only 8 ft. (2.4 m) height when planted, the tree now stands 60 feet high with sixteen (16) major trunks rooted in the ground. The tree canopy stretches over an area of about 0.66 acres (0.27 has.). Lahaina is the art capital of Maui and Maui is the art capital of
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Gem at the Old Fort Lahaina ruins.
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The Future Of Work
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echnology is changing the way we all live, work and play. The buzzwords such as automation, artificial intelligence, digital transformations and technology innovations are changing how we work. The two-day DisruptED: The Future Of Work hosted by the Information Communications Technology Association of Manitoba (ICTAM) held at the RBC Convention Centre last week focused on how students, educators and industry are tackling the real issues facing the workforce. Dr. Karyn Gordon opened the conference with an introspective keynote on the dynamics of the current workforce that encompasses 5 generations traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Millenials) and Gen Z. All generations are motivated and engaged in different ways and a sneak peak into each generation was enlightening. Every generation has very different values and it's even more important in today's workforce to understand why your manager, peers and new grads may have different values in the workplace.
Adam Garry is a former elementary school teacher and now works with Dell as their Director of Global Education Strategy and hosted a panel of students to discuss challenges and opportunities in the school system. Quite frankly, the students panel was the most enlightening and frightening at the same time. As a Gen Xer, I might have a traditional view of learning in the classroom. Today's students can easily access a wide array of learning technologies online classes, one-to-one remote tutoring, personalized learning and mentoring. My favorite panel discussion on "Skills and Work Integrated Learning" promoted the idea of education and industry teaming up to provide students with immersive work experiences through internships and coop placements. The panel was moderated by Sandra Saric, VP Talent Innovation with the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). The short and quick take away was that businesses need to take a lead on opportunities for meaningful work integrated experiences.
New technologies are already disrupting the way we work. DisruptED was an opportunity to engage in conversations on how to take advantage of the opportunities and challenges ahead of us. Technology will continue to create new jobs and income opportunities. Are you ready to take advantage of them?
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Gintong Dahong Dalá ng Ihip ng Hangin At nadurog na at inihip ng hangin Kung saan matutupad ang mga Mga tuyong dahong sa ’ki'y mithiin umalipin Agosto, nang tayo'y muling Di na dapat pang pag-ukulan ng pagtagpuin pansin Dal'wampu't pitong taon -- simula Sa wakas! Wala na ang mga pasánin natin Sabagay, sanay na ang aking ’Sang marikit na dahong dalá ng damdamin hangin ’Tagal nang kilalá ang nasa salamin Nagpalinaw muli ng aking paningin
Adam Garry, Director of Global Education Strategy for Dell leading the panel of students “When We Rule The World”
Sa muling pag-kislap ng mga bituin ’Kaw ang dahong dalá ng ihip ng Bagong liwanag ang bumalot sa hangin akin Nagpatingkad sa matamlay na tanawin Sa kanlungan ng pag-ibig ako'y dalhin
Dr. Catherine Zeisner and Tony Chapman discussing the graduating class of 2030. What will the class of 2030 need to succeed?
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Skills & Work Integrated Learning panelists - (l-r) Kim Puchala (Skip The Dishes), Terry Mirza (Compugen), Jake Hirsch-Allen (LinkedIn) and Noah Aiken-Klar (RBC Future Launch). Photos by Star Roxas | Filipino Journal
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“Cone Ranger” wins 2019 Fried Chicken Fest Magic Bird Fried Chicken earns top spot behind Brazen Hall and Khao Restaurant
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he results are in! Fried Chicken Fest took Winnipeg by storm this past week and the weather was no match for foodies driven to taste their way around the best fried chicken in the city and surrounding areas. From January 20 to 27, twenty-one restaurants across the city and in Stony Mountain and Selkirk served up their best fried chicken creation to eager food lovers who took the challenge of trying as many as they could very seriously. Fried chicken lovers were asked to vote for their favourite online at friedchickenfest.ca and the winner left no doubt that creativity pays off. Congratulations to Magic Bird Fried Chicken the 2019 winner of Fried Chicken Fest! Clearly, the Cone Ranger rode into town and stole the hearts and taste buds of foodies throughout Winnipeg and the surrounding area. Honourable mentions to Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery and Khao Restaurant who placed second and third respectively. “Once again Fried Chicken Fest brought together Winnipeg's
best chefs showing off their creativity and excited food lovers. This homegrown food festival just keeps getting better and better,” says Chef Allan Pineda, co-founder of Fried Chicken Fest. Judging by social media, the Cone Ranger was an Instagram favourite according to Fried Chicken Fest goers around the
city. "We're thrilled that so many Winnipeggers and even visitors to Manitoba were able to get in on Fried Chicken Fest this year. This food festival is a testament to the chef talent in this city and area, and the creativity this year was off the charts," shares Susie Erjavec Parker, co-founder of Fried Chicken Fest.
Pope Francis concludes historic UAE visit Pope Francis concluded his historic visit to the Arabian Peninsula with the first-ever papal Mass held in Zayed Sports City Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The stadium has a capacity of about 43,000, while the Mass was expected to draw some 135,000 faithful. The Catholic Church estimates as many as 1 million Catholics of the over 9 million people living in the UAE. Nearly all of them are foreigners many of whom have left behind families for work. The prayers during the mass were being read out in a variety of languages including Indian, Filipino (Tagalog), and French. On Monday, the pope met with Emirati leaders and signed a document promoting “human fraternity” with Sheikh
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Ahmed el-Tayeb, the grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar. He also delivered a message of peace and cooperation in front of Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince and hundreds of imams, muftis, ministers, rabbis and swamis gathered in the Emirati capital.
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