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T HE WINNERS E DGE 15 minutes of fame. Many people believe this as the only way to measure success and being a winner, but it’s not.
Being an optimist, I don’t worry about the past; it’s the now and the future that is all we have. Hip hop mogul, Nellie has a song about being number one. It says that two is just a number and three nobody remembers. The Olympics is seen portrayed as an excellent representation of being a winner. We see the tangible of the athlete standing on the podium representing country, the medals and the
True winners posses attribute that are not noticed initially. For quite sometime, I have been receiving the email about the old woman in the purple hat. I’ve even seen the purple hat story expanded in the short story series by Ellen Burstyn and CCH Pounder. For those who have not gotten such a positive email, the following is a summation. It chronicles her life in decades. As a teenager, she was concerned about her looks; as a woman in twenties, she was
concerned about being worthy enough to be approved by her peers, husband ect… Now in her 70’s, she looks in the mirror, smile, puts on the purple hat, goes out to meet the world head on in confidence knowing that people will never stop her. Although we all have it, many of us do not know it: we are all winners. The intangible winner’s edge is measured by how well you do compare to what you could have done, which is to quit. Persistence is the edge that true winners’ posses. The edge for such winners is giving it your best shot, personal achievement and having the right attitude regardless of the outcome.
T RIVIA Questions: Who developed the ortanique ? Answer: Have you ever tasted an ortanique? This citrus fruit, which is a cross between a tangerine and an orange,
was originally developed in the hills of Mandeville, Jamaica by David Daniel Phillips, JP, in the late 19th century. Originally called tangelo but this name was later changed to ortanique, which is the name it is known by today.
The Winners Edge page 1
Trivia page 1
5 Things to do in Jamaica page 2
DANGER IN DAEGU page 2
Thank You Letter page 3
Sponsors page 4
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C ONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 That edge is in college students who complete their degree on the seven year plan rather that the traditional four year. That edge is in marathon runners who finish dead last. They kept running hours after the race ended; they did not stop because the cameras and crowds were not there to greet them as they crossed the finish line. That edge pushes you to keep going because in the end, the race is with yourself. The winner’s edge is
finding contentment in your current space. Where you are right now is all you have because where you should be may never come. In many cases, the disappointments and unanswered wishes turned out to be some of the greatest blessings. The unplanned pregnancy becomes your only source of unconditional love when both parents died and the child’s father leaves you in a single year. The partner that you dated
for three years and just knew you would marry once you got out of college – in four years but it really took seven. Acceptance and always moving forward is the edge.
H ERE ARE 5 T HINGS TO DO IN J AMAICA . Bob Marley Estate – Nine Mile The legendary Bob Marley's music continues to impact new generations of music lovers. The adventure starts the minute you leave the main highway and into the back country of Jamaica. Rick’s Café - Rick’s Café is located on a cliffside in Negril along Jamaica’s famous seven mile beach. Rick’s has become the premier gathering
spot in Negril, and its cliffside location allows for a spectacular view of the Jamaican sunset. Dunn's River Falls- is one of Jamaica's National treasures and fastest growing centers. It is comprised of the breathtaking waterfall and acclaimed resort. Blue Mountain - Embark on a natural trail or take a tour in and out of lush mountains that are filled with peace and
serenity. Hike down from Hollywell to Gordon Town or enjoy Cinchona Gardens. Those are just a few things the well-known Blue Mountains offers. Devon House Apart of an elite group in Jamaica is where you’ll find the fully preserved two-story, Devon House. The Devon House Mansion is the architectural dream of Jamaica’s first black Millionaire,
DANGER IN DAEGU - BY M ICHAEL A BRAHAMS Carter to Frater to Blake to Bolt Electrified like ten million volts For Jamaica shock out in di 4 by 1 Wid an epic mind-blowing world record run In di 100 metres Bolt false start Did expect fi get gold but en up wid naught
Blake tek dat as di youngest champ While Carter falter wid a bad leg cramp Bolt did vex but seh him never cry An tek di 200 wid blood in him eye So we en up wid gold in di 1 an di 2 But in di 4 by 1 what would
we do? Bolt blaze di track an run through di line An Jamaica get gold in record time Faster dan any had run before In 37.04 The only record in Daegu dat bruk
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