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Roundup Barbados’ most beautiful event is back fashion shows, pole fitness showcases, special giveaways etc pg12
Fitness
If you do one thing Be fit in 2012, this is one of the most exciting ways of getting and staying fit pg14
Conversations
with our Girlfriends We spoke to some of our girlfriends about certain issues and they kept it real with their answers pg16
Fashion
Elegance & Style See what Eilatan Boutique has to offer pg18
Culinary
Caribbean Villa Chefs Caribbean Villa Chefs is a full service culinary agency catering to the needs of tourists, locals and corporate clients in Barbados and across the Caribbean region.
Technology
Plugged In The tablet is here to stay, something for everyone. Improve your everyday life pg26
Travel
Shanghai Express China, its architecture, ten lane highways and people, we should all visit at least once pg28
Health
Ecstacy In Motion How to cultivating and harness your orgasmic power. pg30 Health & You
CANCER - LET’S STOP AND COUNT THE COST
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The Five Best
Elegance & Style Romeo on a Budget, five ways to treat your lady pg32
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EDITORS
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I wanted to share something with you,
surrounding the birth of The Girlfriends Foundation and why we should all join the
fight to save our young girls, the future of society.
Women are beautiful creatures, and one resilient feature is their strength, but I’ve notice that each year younger and younger girls are faced with obstacles that can clutter their path to success and we at the Girlfriends Foundation wish to help them along the way. We want to give you the opportunity to experience the joy of giving in a very unique way and to receive something life-changing at the same time. We invite you to view the first of our educating, entertaining and empowering magazines, geared towards raising funds for the foundation, highlighting those business that support our cause. The birth of The Girlfriends Foundation has transformed my life and as a result, I’ve vowed to carry the fight to help our women. I encourage you to join us and assist in the development of our society.This decision has enriched my life more than any other activity I have engaged in.
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Through this, I have experienced firsthand that when we focus on something that is bigger than ourselves and ask God how we can be of service, the result is nothing short of Divine Gratification.
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Created by Girlfriends Foundation Produced by Girlfriends Inc Editor-In-Chief KimTara Clarke Managing Editor Grace Devine Design & Layout Grafixx 2 Inc Photography Curwin Cherubin DeOlivere Originals Move 2 More Editorial Steve Fung KimTara Clarke S.P.E.A.K. Grace Devine Dane Saddler Ayesha NuRa Dr. Stan Odle Sales PK Event & Media: pkeventmedia@gmail.com MR Global Girlfriends Expo: admin@girlfriendsexpo.com
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CONTRIBUTORS PROFILE Kimtara Clarke, wife and mother of three, successful entrepreneur and qualified Graphic Designer with a passion for helping others is the Co founder of Girlfriends Inc, The Girlfriends Foundation, Girlfriends Expo & the new, Girlfriends Lifestyle Online. Three years ago, with my husband Paul, we launched The Girlfriends Foundation a registered charity in Barbados, with arms in London, Bahamas, Jamaica and Boston, out of our passion for helping others. We built the Girlfriends Foundation because we recognized that women are the root of society. They are the mothers of tomorrow and they are raising the leaders of the future. Keeping them focused and inspired is our mission and the main focus of our I Am Campaign! My passions in life are children, art, giving back and empowering women every chance I get.
Ayesha NuRa is CEO and co founder of Ecstasy In Motion, an organization that focuses on healing and uplifting the Divine feminine. EIM provides counseling, coaching and expertise in countless areas that lead to empowerment. Through the healing modalities of meditation, self awareness, self-love, and affirmations, women and their partners are reminded of their God-given ability to heal from the inside out. We offer a range of services including consulting, event planning and hosting, relationship analysis, personal growth advancement assistance, sensual and emotional health seminars and workshops, editing experience, creative writing classes, and many more. Along with being an empowerment motivator, Ayesha NuRa is also co-author of ‘Kamau’s Puzzle Series’, a collection of children’s books. She had her first story published at the age of eleven and recognized at an early age that she was blessed with an ability to create through words. To further sharpen her talents, she is currently working on producing her second collection of poems and writing her first novel. Ayesha NuRa is a mother of one and currently resides in Barbados.
For bookings and other information, please email NuRaProductions@gmail.com
Steve Fung is a versatile individual, immersed in the world of technology, hosting and producing a variety of shows, blogs and events in the field as well as being a technology provider and consultant. At age 27, Steve is currently the Director of Technology at Flying Fish Studios. He is heavily specialized in Mobile Web Development, Application Development and Video Game Development.
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Barbados’ most beautiful event is back! Ladies grab your beads, bags and beautiful friends because it’s time for Love FM’s Girlfriends Expo! This year we are doing it New Orlean’s style – Cajun food, mardi gras , smooth jazz, live performances and don’t forget the beads! You can expect: fashion shows, pole fitness showcases, special giveaways, live mannequins, live performances, cooking demos, treasure hunts, the Mount Gay cocktail bar, over 100 exhibits, seminars, specialty events and more! Admission: $20 gets you through the door. Date: Saturday February 4th & Sunday February 5th 2012 from 12 noon Time:10pm at The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. 12
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Every year we make a new resolution. A new list of things we want to achieve…well this year we want to inspire, we want to encourage, we want to empower! If you do one thing, lets work together to stay fit. Lets work together to workout. The team at Move 2 More have an exciting list of ways we can do it , but none more exciting than pole fitness.
Pole Fitness has become the latest, trendiest and most exciting means to stay fit and I want to encourage all to explore the option. If swinging on a pole is not your thing, have no fear there are many other
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Eilatan Boutique is the fashion’s hidden treasure chest of the north. Established in December 2009, owned and operated by former Miss Barbados and Miss World Semi Finalist Natalie Griffith; Eilatan epitomizes style with every carefully selected piece. From an elegant casual dress for the family luncheon or a dirty cocktail dress for that special holiday function EILATAN is dedicated to make you look absolutely stunning at any event. Our stand out pieces
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are second to none and with the introduction of our 16 ways dress available in black, white and blue, these pieces should be a staple for any wordrobe.
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by Dane Saddler
Caribbean Villa Chefs is a full service culinary agency catering to the needs of tourists, locals and corporate clients in Barbados and across the Caribbean region.
Our Staff All Caribbean Villa Chefs staff are professionally trained and our chefs have served with local and international culinary masters at renowned restaurants in Barbados and throughout the Caribbean.
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Events Any event, any occasion. We cater to individuals having baby or bridal showers,
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(anniversaries, birthdays, proposals), bachelorette parties, ladies night out and to companies, having board meetings or cocktail reception for businesses entertaining or hosting clients. We also offer private cooking lessons for persons with a love for cooking and wanting to increase their culinary repertoire, waiter, bartenders and sommilers to assist in enhance your event
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by Steve Fung
Tablets are the way of the future, small, portable, light and with long battery life and hundreds of ways hundreds to improve your everyday lives and here are some examples of how they do just that.
Reading: The name Kindle has been synonymous with books all over the internet you can get well over 800,000 books on their EReader the Amazon Kindle but recently they have released a new powerful and cheap Tablet called the Kindle Fire a must get for the Avid book reader or anyone that wa nts a good low cost tablet!
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by Ayesha NuRa CEO of Ecstasy In Motion
“Healing Women...Healing the World.” In order for women to be healthy and wholistically fit, we must strengthen all of our muscles. Of all the muscles in the body, one that is generally overlooked, yet definitely (and literally) vital to our existence is the vagina. The vagina is a muscle, usually defined as merely “the passage” that leads from the vulva to the cervix or opening of the uterus. This muscle is essential for procreation (both during conception and delivery of life) as well as for creation of pleasure and life force energy and it must be strengthened and toned. One of the ways for vaginal muscles to be tightened and improved is with the use of a Yoni Egg. Yoni Egg exercises, reportedly cultivated and preserved in Ancient China, are ideal for women of all types. Yoni Eggs are actual stones made of jade or other semi-precious minerals that can be inserted into the vaginal
canal to not only strengthen the vagina, but the surrounding organs as well. The regular use of a Yoni Egg will increase the sensitivity of your vagina, making orgasms more intense for you and your partner. We recommend consistent practice with Yoni Eggs for a few minutes each day. However, I sleep, clean the house, belly dance, and go to work with my egg inserted. The more you use the egg, the stronger your muscles will become. I once heard it mentioned that doing Kegel (pelvic floor) Exercises with a Yoni Egg is akin to doing bicep curls with hand weights. If you remove the weight (resistance) you just will NOT get the same results. The most important thing that I’ve learned about Yoni Eggs is that they are a great avenue for spiritual enlightenment and growth. Stay tuned for more ways of cultivating and harnessing your orgasmic power. For more information, like our page on Facebook www.facebook.com/EIMBarbados
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by Grace Devine
The gift of chocolates is a decadent aphrodisiac that always brings a smile. Tantalise her taste buds by offering variety. Romeo, on a budget, can win over Juliet’s love with just a tease of warm white or dark decadent chocolate dripping upon her lips while blindfolded.
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ut Juliet don’t leave it all up to Romeo. As they say the way to a man’s heart is through his tummy, so show Romeo that you love him with an intimate dinner for two as a prelude to romance. If on a budget, girl forget the restaurant and invest in a cooking class for two or if skilled in the kitchen, opt to cook a simple meal, set by candle light at home.
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CANCER LET’S STOP AND COUNT THE COST “Well…you always have your health!” Most people use this retort after listening to another person’s troubles. As compassionate as it may seem, this may not necessarily be the case. These days, health issues are the prime focus of adults, be it fighting a disease, virus, common ailment or a more serious condition. The fact is, you “only have your health” if you are taking care of yourself. These days it’s becoming more of a challenge, and mostly for economic reasons. People are finding it harder and harder to afford current health costs. Health R Us Clinic, located at Grazettes Main Road, St. Michael, Barbados, is all about making good health more accessible. Practitioner Dr. Stan Odle, Jr. M.Sc., ND., is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Clinical Thermographer and Nutrition Consultant, who strongly believes that Barbadians should be aware of the alternative natural treatments available for today’s ailments. Affordable care for common but serious health threats like cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as the more prevelant arthritis and diabetes that are eroding public health, need not be costprohibitive. In Barbados, cancer claims the lives of more than 500 persons every year. Conventional medical procedures for cancer include chemotherapy and other invasive treatments that do not guarantee 34
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a better life despite their spiralling costs. These options attempt to completely overshadow some clinically proven and curative cancer treatments your doctor hasn’t told you about. One perfect example, Beta-glucan, is already licensed in Japan as an immunostimulant effective in the treatment of cancer. Two types of betaglucan have been successful, since the 1980s as traditional medicine for cancer therapy in Japan and China. In addition, numerous clinical trials are currently under way in the United States and in several European countries. Beta-glucan has much to offer and in addition to being a powerful treatment option for cancer, it can also be beneficial against:
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Chronic Diseases Irradiation and or Chemotherapy Infectious Disease High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Diabetes, etc.
Dr Vaclav Vetvicka Ph.D. Professor of Medical Research Foundation, in his book “Beta Glucan – Nature’s Secret” second edition clearly states that Beta Glucan has been clinical proven as a most effective treatment for cancer.
Be sure to ask Dr. Stan for your FREE copy of the informative “Immune Health News” newspaper or to learn more about Beta Glucan please go to: www.NaturalImmuneSystemEnhancer.com
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