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Dear Readers, this month’s edition of Panache E-Magazine features The Notting Hill Carnival. The streets of West London will come alive this August Bank Holiday weekend as London celebrates Europe’s biggest street festival.
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With a Caribbean theme that sees West London packed with steel bands, Calypso music and tempting food stalls, the Notting Hill Carnival is a huge party. And everyone is invited! Expect a sea of colour as amazing floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets of London.
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Section 1 - Cimmerian (Black) Draws attention to the dark times experienced with the first wave of Caribbean immigrants to the UK. Those who boldly left their familiar surroundings to settle in a foreign land to lay a solid foundation for their offspring to build on. Climbing seemly insurmountable hurdles to blaze trails and make an indelible mark on their new home
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The Carnival Artist Extraordinaire:
Carl Gabriel INTRODUCTION - THE WIRE ARTIST
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orn in Trinidad, Carl Gabriel came to London in 1964. While working in engineering, he trained in photography and subsequently became a professional photographer, soon becoming known for his images of the Notting Hill Carnival. He was first involved in carnival as a pan player, went on to co-found “Stardust Mas and Pan Band” in 1983 and then his own mas band; “Misty Carnival Club” in 1992. He is now a full time carnival artist, specialising in wire-formed sculptures that are presented not only in carnivals across Britain, but widely in other festivals and street performances, as well as in galleries and museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Urban Art Space Columbus in Ohio USA. Carl has taken the traditional skill of wirebending to a new artistic level. He is considered to be the leading practitioner of wire sculpture in Britain today Notting Hill Carnival developed from carnival events organised in town halls across London by those who arrived from the Caribbean in the 1950’s and 60’s. Visit: www.panacheoccasions.com
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street celebration that concluded the week, it was the steel band that stole the show and Caribbean Carnival was born in Notting Hill. Since then, despite hostile attitudes in earlier years, the Notting Hill Carnival has grown in significance and popularity, briefly filling the streets each year with calypso and Soca, steel band and sound systems, mas (masquerade), dance and good food, claiming and sharing the freedom of the streets. Caribbean carnival is now celebrated in towns and cities across Britain, and has influenced contemporary development of carnivals in Europe. Increasingly recognised for the beauty, wit, ingenuity and sheer magnificence of their costumed presentations, carnival designers have become recognised as artists in their own right. Steeped in carnival culture since early childhood, Carl Gabriel designed and made carnival costumes for many years. Today he is a full-time artist within the rare and specialist art form of wire-sculpting. His large-scale and highly intricate 3D wire sculptures are deeply engaging and have earned him international recognition.
Writer ad activist Claudia Jones initiated the first carnival dance in 1959. In 1965, community worker Rhaune Laslett sought to bring together the people of Notting Hill (at that time an area of poverty and poor housing) in a week-long summer festival of local talent and culture. In the 14
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CARNIVAL THEMES AND CONCEPTS Months before carnival, mas bands decide on a theme and commission designs for the costumes that will explore, illustrate or fantasise on the chosen idea. The theme may tell a story from history or legend or celebrate Caribbean life and island beauty; it can be satirical and political, commemorate an event or transform the everyday world with fantasy. Designers sometimes draw on the traditional characters of Caribbean carnival: the sailor and soldier masquerades that mocked the colonial master or the moko jumble and juju warriors that recall an African past. The carnival artist will design costumes and 3 dimensional pieces that explore and interpret the chosen theme in creative, witty and original ways. Costumes will generally be constructed and realised by technicians and mas makers within the mas camp. Creating a spectacular and highly visible performance on crowded city streets places particular demands on a designer. In working on ideas for their costumes and structures, designers will keep in mind how to deploy colour, dimensions and potential for movement to maximise the mas bands’ impact. At the same time, they will be designing for the human form in ways that facilitate the player’s movement and interpretation of their character of mas band theme.
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Hibusus Bush - presented at the Notting Hill Carnival in 1994 - Photography by Carl Gabriel
DESIGN AND PROCESS Carl Gabriel’s work is unique in contemporary carnival art. In the wire structures he creates, he draws on Caribbean traditions of wirebending in costume construction, but has developed new techniques and forms. His designs start as illustrative 2D drawings. These are followed by technical 3D drawings and pattern development. His concepts are produced by the careful construction of bamboo and wire frames. In carnival. These are covered with layers of tissue paper and PVA, and then hand-painted
or sprayed. They are mounted either on backpacks to be worn by the mas player or welded onto metal frames to be wheeled through the street. Carl collects and uses a wide mix of materials to decorate his original constructions, including natural items and found objects. His “uncovered” wire sculptures, i.e. without papier mache covering, are winning him increasing respect and recognition in the wider arts community. Commissions for these, and exhibition invitations for his work, demonstrate a growing interest in this new art form. Visit: www.panacheoccasions.com
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then I concentrate on the rest of the costume, and the colouring. I tend to use earth shades and primary colours. These are strong and hold well together” EDUCATION Carnival Arts help to develop the key skills in Design and Technology in the school’s curriculum. While building the structures, students work on measurement, angles, dimension and other aspects of geometry. They consider shape and balance, the use of properties of different materials, and practise manual control in the manipulation of the wire in bending and forming. In a workshop with Carl Gabriel and his assistants, students learn to turn a 2 dimensional design into a 3 dimensional structure. They then cover this with a ‘skin’, paint with a base colour and finish with detailing.
In 1983 I left Ebony to form the “Stardust Mas and Steel Band” which soon established a reputation for innovation in the carnival. I then left Stardust to start Misty Carnival Club in 1992 to focus on the mas and develop something different. Carnival art means a lot to me. It gives me the opportunity to say something about my parents and ancestors and about Africa. I can give thanks and celebrate their lives and all that they have passed on to us. The visual impact is very important to me. I bring my photographer’s eye into my work. The features and head are my first focus; 18
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Students learning how to build the structures.
“I start making a mas piece by producing a set of drawings. I lay out the paper and draw a 4cm grid on it. I draw a side view and a front view. This defines the depth and shape of the piece. For a large piece, I lay down a 3 metre length of paper and design-in the balance and symmetry.
Cover Page Feature I blend a wire base around the drawing on the matrix giving it depth and following the shape of the design. Then I work on the head, creating the features. At one time I used paper strips to cover the 3-D wire frame. Now I use a PVA glue with tissue paper. It is more flexible and it shortens the process. After applying this first skin, the piece can be decorated. Such a structure can also be lit from inside. I was recently asked to design and construct lanterns for a procession. This technique was ideal for this project.” In addition to the materials referred to above, Carl Gabriel uses a wide range of objects for decorative purposes, from gemstones to twigs.
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Carl is drawn to using natural materials such as dried seed pods, shells and pressed leaves, and encourages the use of both natural and recycled materials in educational work in carnival art. CROSS CULTURE Carnivals, street processions, feats and festivals are ways of marking cultural, historical and religious events all over the world. Today in Britain, street performance reflects a rich diversity of cultures and festivals. The influence of this rich mix can be seen both in the developing artistic excellence of carnival art and in its huge popularity, appeal and manifestation.
He has a special interest in environmental art: “I’m concerned that there has been a shift away from the traditional carnival techniques that use both natural and recycled materials. There is a long tradition in Trinidad carnival of using recycled objects, not least in the original development of the pan from discarded oil drums”
Carl Gabriel in his workshop with students.
Ritual Dancer - Presented at the Notting Hill Carnival - 1998
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In turn, NHC is increasingly influencing both arts development generally and street performance in particular, across Britain and in Europe and yet more widely. Carl Gabriel’s wire-formed sculptures have attracted international interest as artworks and many designers are now year-round artists, working nationally and internationally in carnivals, melas, and Diwali processions as well as exhibiting in museums and galleries. Carnival art’s prominence in the Millennium celebrations in the Dome, the selection of carnival bands to lead the Jubilee procession in the Palace in 2002 and the choice of carnival arts to represent Britain in the China Olympics, not to mention the wide introduction of carnival arts into schools and university curricula demonstrate the key role of carnival art in British Life and the nation’s identity at home and abroad. No art form is as culturally diverse or as open to cultural mixing as carnival.
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Notting Hill Carnival, like several other carnivals across Britain is Caribbean-derived and retains much of the style, significance, ethos and character of Caribbean carnival, which itself contains a range of culture influences. NHC reflects the organic and enriching process of cultural mixing, sharing and fusion.
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Yaa Asantewaa Arts & Community Centre’s “HISTORY” theme for the Notting Hill Carnival 2014.
Join Yaa’s 2014 NHC theme! Purchase outfits – order early! 07515 850 711 • 020 7286 1656 admin@yaaasantewaa.com Yaa Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, London W9 2AN
Since 1974, Yaa Asantewaa Arts has been an arts and community organisation making a significant contribution to the development of African Caribbean arts and culture. It is based at Yaa Centre (originally known as ‘The Factory’). Yaa Asantewaa Arts promotes and nurtures upcoming talent in dance, music, theatre, spoken word and carnival arts, delivering a mix of arts and community programmes and initiatives including regular weekly classes open to all The Yaa Centre is an excellent family venue with spaces for workshops, training, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, and conferences. The venue is also bookable for birthday parties, christenings, first communions, weddings and funeral receptions. There are low cost affordable prices on residential workshops and short-term hire. Yaa Asantewaa Arts is keen on collaborations and partnerships that benefit the artistic use of the space and community related events.
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Top 10 Tips for Notting Hill Carnival
First time at the biggest street carnival in Europe? Here's what you need to know. 1. Forget the Tube map During Notting Hill Carnival, some underground stations are temporarily shut to avoid congestion. If you want to avoid wandering the streets of West London for hours, don't "wing it" – plan your journey home in advance using Transport for London's Journey Planner. And don't even think about driving. 2. Ditch the heels You'll be on your feet all day, so comfort is key. Think closed-toe flats (flipflops will probably break and aren't the best for wading through rubbish at the end of the day). But don't forget: it is carnival! Leave the pastels in the wardrobe and bring out the colour. Accessorise with flags, whistles, crazy hats... anything goes. 3. Pack your carnival essentials Tissue in case the portaloo has run out? Check. Wet wipes for your post-jerk chicken fingers? Check. Bottle of water to hydrate after wild dancing? Check. Carnival route map so you can avoid barricaded roads? Check. Sunscreen and sunglasses for the suitably Caribbean-style sunshine? Check. Stress-free carnival: sorted. 4. Take the kids Some people would baulk at taking the family to carnival, but plenty do and have a fantastic 24
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day. Our advice would be go early on Sunday, which is Family Day and when the children's groups parade – it's quieter and more relaxed than Monday. If possible, leave the pram at home but do have enough adults to carry each toddler through the crowds and when they get tired. Bring earplugs just in case. 5. Meet in advance Finding people at carnival can be a nightmare, with road closures and the streets full of partying people. Try to meet your friends elsewhere and travel in together – and take your mobile phones, as you may get separated in the crowd or find yourself swept into the parade! 6. Find a good spot If you want to get good photos of the parade and feel part of the action, location is everything. Stand by the judges' platform and you'll see the groups really pull out all the stops, but for a more informal, interactive vibe, bagsy a front-row spot along the main route. There are always lively sections and quieter spots so it is possible to find the right place for you. 7. Don't forget the soundsystems On your first carnival visit it's easy to think carnival is all about the parade, and never leave the route. But down the side streets you'll find a whole other side to carnival: the soundsystems. Blasting out everything from soca, reggae and calypso to dance, house and dub, these pop-up parties each have their own USP – so do your research beforehand and arrive early as some soundsystems, like carnival king Norman Jay's annual Good Times, are so popular there's crowd control.
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8. Eat Caribbean At carnival, you're never far from the delicious smells of a smoking barbeque – and jerk chicken and rice is the dish of the day. Go easy on the sauce if you don't want a mouth of fire. Other favourites include goat curry, and ackee and salt fish. Veggies: look out for vegetarian patties, curries and chips. 9. Stay safe Notting Hill Carnival is a lively, fun and welcoming festival, but (like with any huge event) staying aware and alert is important. Avoid pickpockets by keeping your valuables out of sight and out of easy reach. If you can, steer clear of congested streets or wait until the blockage has cleared. And if you have any worries, inform a police officer – you're never far from one at carnival.
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10. Join the afterparty If your feet haven't given up on you, continue the festivities at one of the many carnival after parties in the area and across London. Keep an eye out on event listings to find out what's going on. And book the next day off work if you can!
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A NEW channel dedicated to Jamaica and Caribbean shows launched in May 2014. JamTV, brought to you by Caribbean Media House Ltd, airs on both Sky (channel 192) and Freesat (channel 402). The channel has a 1.5 million reach, with at least 26,000 viewers each day and therefore attracts business large and small for advertising and sponsorship. Every weekend, starting from 5pm until midnight, JamTV features a Jamaican news roundup currently, children’s storytelling, school quiz programs, talent competitions, Reggae Top Ten, religious and comedy shows, and travel guides, showcasing the hidden beauty of the Jamaica and the Caribbean as well as the spirit of its people. Ricardo Allen, CEO at Caribbean Media House, said: “There was NO authentic programming direct from the Caribbean available to the UK, and that is a situation JamTV is here to correct. Black culture here in the UK tends to focus on the harder edged urban youth market that can be off putting at times and overlook the needs of other sections of the community."
Showcasing the work of talented UK based Caribbean filmmakers to sharing Caribbeanthemed discussions with the niche audience is just some of the things on course for JamTV. Fellow CEO, Lillian Allen added: “We want to build a channel that caters to the whole family, with programs that everyone here can relate to, same as they do back home in the Caribbean, where you don’t have to spend time worrying what the kids are watching on their computers and tablets, because they’re right there with you watching the family channel.” Our aim is to develop commercial interest in the channel, by providing a unique and distinctive opportunity for local and international companies from the Caribbean to advertise products and services to a niche audience frequently overlooked by mainstream television. It is evident that our people and the wider UK audience appreciate this “channel of exposure” to showcase positive awareness about the Caribbean Diaspora and related business to promote their product and services. The JamTV team attends many public functions to increase awareness for both viewers and businesses wishing to aim towards the same Caribbean Diaspora as Visit: www.panacheoccasions.com
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JamTV by being present at events such as The Jamaica basic School foundation and the Mount Pleasant Jamaica Association in London. Whilst JamTV addressed the audience at the Jamaica Basic School Foundation Fun Day you could see the appreciation in their faces as they listened to the founders of JamTV. Tune in to watch highlights. FAMILY FRIENDLY: Jam TV CEOs Ricardo and Lillian Allen wants to create a station the whole family could enjoy. Businesses wanting to associate their brands with proven family shows direct from the Caribbean on a Sky can now do so.
JamTV, your weekend slice of sunshine! For more details visit www.jamtelevision.co.uk or use ANY contact details below: FOR PROGRAMMES: (+44) 07939 237 552 FOR ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP : (+44) 020 3764 0572/ (+44) 07951 248 600 EMAIL: info@jamtelevision.co.uk FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jamtvuk TWITTER: @JamTVuk LINKEDIN:uk.linkedin.com/in/ caribbeanmediahouse
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had the pleasure of interviewing Charis Agbonlahor a beautiful young Actress, Director, Writer, Producer and Model. Charis is a real entrepreneur she manages her time efficiently, professionally and always with a strong energy and commitment. She recently directed a play called Yellow Balloon for Stratford Theatre’s youth group, Labs, which took months of rehearsals. This project was performed to a sell out audience. There were many disappointed people left scrambling for tickets at the last minute. I asked her about her role in Kojo’s new play Above Romance and she modestly replied that she was enjoying the experience and the cast were a pleasure to work with. I also asked her what it felt like to know that she would be performing at Hackney Empire and she said she was looking forward to it. Well, I went to see Above Romance on Saturday night and it was a resounding success. Kojo’s beautifully written play was performed to a full house. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Charis was actually playing the lead role,
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go freelance. She was accepted for a Masters Degree in Drama Therapy, and secured a work placement. After a while she knew this was not for her as she was not fulfilled.
Charis’s first independent play ‘Cobra’ which she wrote, directed and funded was performed last year at a fringe theatre in London. She said this project took a great deal of time and commitment and was a great learning experience. Charis is working towards Cobra being performed at a theatre again in the near future.
We spoke about pursuing your dreams and goals. Her ethos is to do what you are passionate about and be happy in whatever you are doing. You only live once so you should go for it. If you can visualise it then you can achieve it. Wise words for someone so young.
In between her directing, writing and acting Charis manages to take on modelling contracts. Modelling for the likes of Marks and Spencer, KokoStores and many more. I asked Charis how she became interested in Directing. She said the interest came while she was at University. However, she had known throughout school that she wanted to pursue something in the performing arts but was unsure exactly what. She took musical theatre and performing arts at college and after college she knew the next step was university. After university she said she had a choice, either take the safe option or the difficult one and
I asked Charis what was next on the horizon. She said she has written a new play which is being produced as we speak. The new play is called Jasmine which will be at The Oxford Theatre, Bethnal Green on 18th August. I won’t tell you what the play is about, you will have to book your tickets, but I can guarantee it will be a success. Charis went on to say that she will also be working on a few other projects in film and concentrating on her acting and also another theatre production called ‘In Da Mix’ an urban comedy. This woman has definitely got the Midas Touch. Watch this space!
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Claudia Speaks
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omestic violence as we all know is prevalent within the UK and across the world.
Domestic violence is the psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse of a partner/spouse. When we think of domestic violence, we typically think that it takes place between married/unmarried adult couples. This notion is far from the truth. Current research has indicated a worrying rise in the reported rates of domestic violence between young unmarried/married couples. Over the years, the government have put forward several measures to tackle domestic violence amongst adult couples. The rise in that of young couples is a relatively new phenomenon that is slowly being addressed. ‘Murdered by my Boyfriend’ a drama based on the life of an abused teenager, recently shed light on the disturbing growth of domestic violence amongst young people. Following this documentary, I decided to research the rate of reported cases and the follow up of these cases.
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According to several government surveys, approximately 40% of young people are already being subjected to relationship abuse in their teenage years. Young women are more likely to experience sexual violence then other age groups and 1 in 5 teenage girls have been assaulted by a boyfriend. These statistics are alarming and begs the question - what can we do to stop domestic violence? Despite the various government initiatives, we as citizens have to play a part in helping to eradicate this phenomenon. Anyone can fall victim to Domestic violence at any given time. It is imperative that we research potential partners before getting emotionally involved. The government are currently running a scheme known as ‘Right to ask’. Under this scheme, an individual can ask the police to check whether a new or existing partner has a violent past. This is by no means the only determinant; however, it is good to ensure that such precautions are taken in order to reduce the number of such cases amongst young and adult couples.
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Domestic Violence and Young Couples Let us all do what we can to help victims of domestic violence and to help eradicate this phenomenon.
What to do if you suspect Domestic Violence • Report to the police immediately if it is an emergency.
Murdered by My Boyfriend BBC Three full drama 2014 Drama telling the true story of what happens to a teenage girl when she falls in love with the wrong man. The everyday story of young love turns dark and sinister when the handsome and charming stranger seeks to dominate every aspect of the young woman’s life. A tale of contemporary Britain with a lesson for every young woman. Click the image to view the full documentary via YouTube
• If you are close to the victim, speak to her calmly and respectfully, let her know that it is not normal and she should seek help. • Introduce her to sources of help such as: http://www. nationaldomesticviolencehelpline. org.uk/ and https://www.gov.uk/ report-domestic-abuse • Help her integrate with the rest of the community.
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Clayton Brown
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was delighted, but not been surprised, when I received a letter one week after my first panel interview offering me a clerical officer post at The Royal Courts of Justice. After all I had performed very well and the job offer was testament to that belief. I signed the Official Secrets Act when I Joined the Civil Service so I can’t tell you too much! I can tell you, however, that I was awestruck by the beauty and grandeur of my working environment. The decorated floor of the great hall is a sight to behold. (If you haven’t seen it, put it on your list, you won’t regret it. The courts within the building are also open to the public). The intimidating rows of 18 foot doors that I passed on the way to the writ room, where I worked had Master such and such (official secrets) emblazoned on them. For the first week or so, I felt as if I had to explain to everyone I saw in the corridors that I worked in the writ room and, therefore, had a reason to be there. The fact that in that time I had not come across another black person, added to the sense of ‘non-belonging’ that I initially felt.
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The Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice
Solicitors, clerks and members of the public wanting writs to be issued were our customers. Basically, the plaintiff’s lawyer or indeed whoever prepares the writ, then submits it to the court along with a complaint. Then I or another court clerk would check the document for irregularities, if there were none we would then endorse the documents. This meant date stamping them and placing an official court seal on the summons, which authorised the document for service.
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23 These customers, however, were, surprisingly to me at the time, largely multiethnic. I hadn’t realised there were so many black people working in the legal system. Meeting so many black people during my working day largely negated or suppressed the feeling of being’ alone in a strange land’, so to speak. This was 1980 and although black people were common in blue collar industries, it was rare to see them in white collar positions and when you did see them you would give them a ‘respect nod’. That nod, although just one, had multiple meanings; nice to see you in that position; well done for getting there; hope you haven’t become a ‘coconut’; Please help me Brother/ Sister. After working there for a month I met the only other black person employed in the department. A young lady named Geraldine. She was a few years older than me and had been working there for nearly three years
when I started. We got on straight away. She had been on vacation to Jamaica and had just returned. Everyone told me how good she was at her job and in our talks I asked her why she had not been promoted. She told me that she had not put herself forward for any promotions as she felt that it was too much responsibility, compared to the slight increase in salary. I begged to differ. As the only black man, I felt compelled to represent and try to get as far as I could. This I felt was going to be my career. I learnt the running of the writ room long before the two years that had been set for new entrants to become proficient, and it wasn’t long before I was an acting Executive Officer covering illness. I had to wait until after my second year before I could apply for the mangers role in the writ room. I had spoken to the Senior Executive officer, who I got on with very well and he had told me that the job was mine if I improved my time keeping in the next two months. What seem like a simply codicil to fulfil, turned out to be quite challenging. Continues next month!
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Maureen Smith
1. Employ your neighbour’s daughter’s husband’s father to build your retirement home.
4. Pay cash directly to the seller of the land who tells you that they own it.
2. Pay for your property in local currency that fluctuates from one day to the next.
5. Buy your property without getting it surveyed and/or valued.
3. Employ an attorney who has been providing legal services to family members for the past century.
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6. Sign legal documents without reading them. 7. Do not ask questions of persons you are paying to provide professional services.
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10 things you should do to ensure you lose money when investing in property in the Caribbean.
8. Believe all information provided to you by unqualified friends and family. 9. If you are not a St. Lucian national buy property in St. Lucia without obtaining an Alien Landholding Licence. 10. If you live abroad and are buying property in Barbados do not register the purchase funds with Central Bank.
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Body Fitness Tips by Patrick Lewis Your Fitness Guru
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e hope last month’s health tips were helpful, so here are more health tips to help you with your exercise routine. We all want to be fit, lose weight and look good so let’s put these tips into action and look forward to being much healthier. So Go forward and be healthy:
HEALTH:
The main fuel used by your body for activity is glycogen, broken down from carbohydrates and stored in the liver and muscles. After sleeping, your glycogen stores are depleted by as much as 80%, so a filling and nutritious breakfast is the best way to re-fuel and help you meet the demands of your training schedule.
EXERCISE:
By exercising on an empty stomach you risk losing muscle and decreasing your metabolic rate, as your body begins to use muscle tissue when there is no available glycogen. However early you exercise, try a light snack to raise your blood sugar before you leave (such as some fruit, a smoothie or a piece of toast), followed by something more nourishing when you return.
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Your breakfast should provide you with around a quarter of your daily nutrients, and a fortified breakfast cereal is a great way to help achieve this. Wholegrain cereals such as Weetabix, Oatibix, Shredded Wheat or low-sugar muesli are good options, especially when combined with some chopped fruit and a source of protein (such as chopped nuts or seeds).
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Marcus Garvey Civil Rights Activist (1887-1940) a proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, inspiring the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian movement
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orn in Jamaica, Marcus Garvey was an orator for the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. Garvey advanced a Pan-African philosophy which inspired a global mass movement, known as Garveyism. Garveyism would eventually inspire others, from the Nation of Islam to the Rastafari movement and all those in-between.
Early Life Social activist Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. was born on August 17, 1887, in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. Self-educated, Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, dedicated to promoting African-Americans and resettlement in Africa. In the United States he launched several businesses to promote a separate black nation. After he was convicted of mail fraud and deported back to Jamaica, he continued his work for black repatriation to Africa. Marcus Mosiah Garvey was the last of 11 children born to Marcus Garvey, Sr. and Sarah Jane Richards. His father was a stone mason,
and his mother a domestic worker and farmer. Garvey, Sr. was a great influence on Marcus, who once described him as "severe, firm, determined, bold, and strong, refusing to yield even to superior forces if he believed he was right." His father was known to have a large library, where young Garvey learned to read. At age 14, Marcus became a printer's apprentice. In 1903, he travelled to Kingston, Jamaica, and soon became involved in union activities. In 1907, he took part in an unsuccessful printer's strike and the experience kindled in him a passion for political activism. Three years later, he travelled throughout Central America working as an newspaper editor and writing about the exploitation of migrant workers in the plantations. He later travelled to London where he attended Birkbeck College (University of London) and worked for the African Times and Orient Review, which advocated Pan-African nationalism.
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Culture Association (UNIA) with the goal of uniting all of African diaspora to "establish a country and absolute government of their own." After corresponding with Booker T. Washington, the American educator who founded Tuskegee Institute, Garvey travelled to the United States in 1916 to raise funds for a similar venture in Jamaica. He settled in New York City and formed a UNIA chapter in Harlem to promote a separatist philosophy of social, political, and economic freedom for blacks. In 1918, Garvey began publishing the widely distributed newspaper Negro World to convey his message. By 1919, Marcus Garvey and UNIA had launched the Black Star Line, a shipping company that would establish trade and commerce between Africans in America, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Canada and Africa. At the same time, Garvey started the Negros Factories Association, a series of companies that would manufacture marketable commodities in every big industrial centre in the Western hemisphere and Africa. In August 1920, UNIA claimed 4 million members and held its first International Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Before a crowd of 25,000 people from all over world, Marcus Garvey spoke of having pride in African history and culture. Many found his words inspiring, but not all. Some established black leaders found his separatist philosophy ill-conceived. W.E.B. Du Bois, a prominent black leader and officer of the N.A.A.C.P. called Garvey, "the most dangerous enemy of the Negro race in America." Garvey felt Du Bois was an agent of the white elite. 44
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Marcus Garvey Day - 17/08/14 Charges and Loss of Authority In 1922, Marcus Garvey and three other UNIA officials were charged with mail fraud involving the Black Star Line. The trial records indicate several improprieties occurred in the prosecution of the case. It didn't help that the shipping line's books contained many accounting irregularities. On June 23, 1923, Garvey was convicted and sentenced to prison for five years. Claiming to be a victim of a politically motivated miscarriage of justice, Garvey appealed his conviction, but was denied. In 1927 he was released from prison and deported to Jamaica. Garvey continued his political activism and the work of UNIA in Jamaica, and then moved to London in 1935. But he did not command the same influence he had earlier. Perhaps in desperation or maybe in delusion, Garvey collaborated with outspoken segregationist and white supremacist Senator Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi to promote a reparations scheme. The Greater Liberia Act of 1939 would deport 12 million African-Americans to Liberia at federal expense to relieve unemployment. The act failed in Congress, and Garvey lost even more support among the black population.
Death and Legacy Marcus Garvey died in London in 1940 after several strokes. Due to travel restrictions during World War II, his body was interred in London. In 1964, his remains were exhumed and taken to Jamaica, where the government proclaimed him Jamaica's first national hero and re-interred him at a shrine in the National Heroes Park. But his memory and influence
Culture remain. His message of pride and dignity inspired many in the early days of the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. In tribute to his many contributions, Garvey's bust has been displayed in the Organization of American States' Hall of Heroes in Washington, D.C. The country of Ghana has named its shipping line the Black Star Line and its national soccer team the Black Stars, in honour of Garvey. Marcus Garvey. (2014). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 06:46, Aug 02, 2014, from http://www.biography.com/people/ marcus-garvey-9307319
Marcus Garvey Day - 17/08/14 QUICK FACTS NAME Marcus Garvey OCCUPATION Civil Rights Activist BIRTH DATE August 17, 1887 DEATH DATE June 10, 1940 PLACE OF BIRTH St Ann's Bay, Jamaica PLACE OF DEATH London, England
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Ms Maizie Williams of BONEY M tours the UK
he 1970’s saw the birth of Disco (100% freaking, boogying, and hustling, bumping, bus-stopping, pure disco dancing). And it continued right through, well into the 80’s. One of the biggest groups to stand out and make their mark was BONEY M. Their career was comet-like in that they seemed to blast out of nowhere. Suddenly every discotheque around the world played BONEY M and every TV show wanting to be hip, had to have this stunning-looking and fabulous-sounding foursome from the Caribbean.
Their sound, which was a mix of reggae; disco; funk; gospel; soul and rock - hit the charts around the world in a flash. Within moments, it seemed, everyone knew the BONEY M. name and music, and their onward progress would maintain its star-studded track through our consciousness, day and night for over ten years, with an endless stream of unforgettable, sensational hits. Much has been written and said about BONEY M. over the years. Like many bands who subsequently drifted apart it seems that their members' individual memories tend to tarnish or fade shortly after their glorious heyday of fame, stardom, glitz and glamour. The purpose of this page is to relate the definitive story as it really happened and recall the essence of an overnight success which went on to manifest itself with over 40 hit singles, at least 30 albums (many more if we include the regional variations and ongoing compilations), up to 200 million units sold, plus numerous live tours and TV appearances spanning three decades.
SUCCESS: the group’s more popular line-up included (l-r) Marcia Barrett, Liz Mitchell, Maizie Williams and the late Bobby Farrell who died in 2010
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And so from the day Maizie Williams, a classic high-cheek boned, long-legged, (some said "lusciously boney") fashion model and dancer, was discovered in 1975 by impresario Katja
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Wolf and selected as the very first spark of a brand new band, the fire ignited and the legendary phenomenon of BONEY M was aflame. Back to today, and Maizie who resides in the UK took centre stage at Tony Denton’s ‘Here & Now Concert’ on Saturday 19th July at the Delapre Park in Northampton where she was accompanied on stage by other nostalgic artists such as: Bananarama, T’Pau, Paul Young, Rick Ashley, and The Real Thing, all. What a show!
Gee Morris-Osborne, Orman, Sam Scott, Lekan Olujinmi, Maizie Williams & Kelly Rahman
And then we were on the road again to attend The Beat-Herder Festival 2014 on Sunday 20th July which was a grand event where people had been camping for days. BONEY M left the crowd screaming for more. To get more of Maizie Williams, look out for the following: • Maizie’s Tribute to Bobby Farrell is now on sale. • Maizie’s new dance single with Josephine Baker (Eddie MiddleLine mix) is now available on iTunes worldwide. Also available on Special Edition 2-track CD • Just for old time’s sake you can watch BONEY M. the way they were on YouTube. • Maizie’s fitness DVD reveals her secret personal fitness regime. • Now you can finally join the Brown Girl in the Ring! New book by Maizie. • Natural Health & Beauty is the title of Maizie’s imminent new book with some fabulous tips & ideas for a long and healthy life. To be published soon
Maizie Williams being interviewed by Samuel Port of Champion Up North
Maizie Williams & Kelly Rahman.
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A successful CHARITY BALL TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY OF SHEILA BLACKSTAR 50th & Dr Derek G. McLintock birthday of Royal Starlight PR.
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he black-tie, red carpet charity event entertained around 1,000 guests from all walks of life at the Oasis Banqueting Hall, 6-8 Thames Rd, Barking, Essex on July 12th.
Members of Nigerian Royalty, celebrities, regional Governors and both Nigerian and British Politicians were greeted by Talking Drums which were performed by Ayan De First who has played for the likes of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and for HM Queen Elizabeth II. The event also featured a raffle, charity auction (Pen set from the Prime Minister that went after heavy bidding) and several surprises for guests. A surprise for each guest was an invitation to purchase a diamond-studded leather bracelet which, took the idea of an ancient Nigerian custom of buying fabric as a gift, was served as an entry identity and all the proceeds were donated to select Charities. In keeping with Sheila’s generous nature, guests also successfully assisted in raising money to help the fight against child labour, provide clean water to fight childhood disease and bring humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Sheila was also very grateful for the fantastic sponsorship support from; (Nigerian Guinness, Star Beer, Ultimalt), Panache Occasions e-Magazine, The Klub International Management Company, Beauty Me By L. Isimbi, Turning Point, Triangle TV, Clydeswood, Champagne Polroger, BW Jewellery, Royal Silver Service, Cuban Cigars (Robusto House), The Team Nigeria GT Series – Racing Eagle, We Love Red Wine – So Divine, Proms.co.uk (The one stop shop for school Proms) & Amber Glen Scotch Whisky. A fantastic evening had by all. For more information, please visit the website: - http://www. sheilas50th.co.uk
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The Republic of Malawi Golden Jubilee 2014
Mr Lekan Olujinmi.
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was honored to be invited to the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Malawi which was celebrated at the Hyatt Regency London on Sunday 6th July 2014. It was a truly spectacular evening that was attended by an array of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Government officials and captains of industries. After formal greetings the presentations began to address the milestone of 50 years of independence. Once the formalitites were over, special guest were invited back to His Excellency Mr Bernard Sande - Republic of Malawi High Commissioners private residence in Hampstead for a real Malawian celebration with a luxury banquet and were fully entertained with good music and a spectacluar fashion show which was organised by the Malawi Association UK.
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His Excellency Mr & Mrs Bernard Sande - Republic of Malawi High Commissioners, Deputy High Commissioners wife Mrs Tembo and the Defence adviser and his wife welcoming guest.
Kenneth Roberts, His Excellency Mr Bernard Sande - Republic of Malawi High Commissioners & Lekan Olujinmi.
H.E. Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR. CFR. - Nigeria High Commissioner with Guest.
Dr Milika Matiti the Chairperson of Malawi Health Care Support (UK) was presented with a large cheque.
The team lead by Peter W. A West OBE - Scottish Hon Consul of the Republic of Malawi was also mentioned and honoured by H.E. Mr Bernard Sande Republic of Malawi High Commissioner.
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The Klub International Management Company & Panache E-Magazine would like to wish the African & Caribbean countries featured a very Happy Independence Day this August.
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OLIVER SAMUELS in his new BLOCKBUSTING PLAY
“DOLLY HOUSE” Written by: OLIVER SAMUELS “WHEN YOU THINK IT DUN, IT ONLY JUST BEGUN”. Witness a piece of Jamaican Theatre History when Oliver Samuels celebrates his 65th birthday with an epic production to top the lot.
The Play “Dolly House” is a wonderful mix of Jamaica’s favourite topics; politics, power, intimacy, race, class, mistrust and betrayal, all co-mingled into one hilarious comedy with the belly cramping humour that only Oliver can produce.
is due to her, “finishing up her 4 story mansion in the hills” and finally; two bad men who “just nuh into the rent paying ting.” Insanity you think? As Oliver said – “Unu jus nuh see nutten yet.”
It is well documented that Embassy Saga, his previous production, is one of the funniest plays in the history of Jamaican theatre and when asked how “Dolly House” measured up? Oliver replied, “Unu jus nuh see nutten yet.”
The promoter of this event Bagga John of BJ Promotions, who has promoted the previous two sell-out Oliver tours had this to say about the up-coming tour, “Patrons lucky enough to secure a ticket for the UK performances should consider themselves indeed “Dolly House” depicts the crazy fortunate to be able to see at first hand, drama, unavoidable tragedies and the real “Bigman” of comedy Oliver constant comedy that occur daily in Samuels, along with a star studded multi-dwelling structures in Jamaica; cast celebrating his 65th birthday in commonly known as Tenement Yards. real Jamaican Theatre style”. Tenants include a middle aged Chinese woman whose hormones seem larger than her mouth; a young dreadlocks man who carries five phones and has about six different names; a Higgler who insists that her constantly overdue rent for her one room and shared bathroom
BJ Promotions have been bringing to the UK public top reggae and theatre stars from the Caribbean for over a decade and are delighted to once again present the fabulous talent that is Oliver.
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Karlton Chambers Hotshots Model of the Month
Age: 21 Height: 5’8 Dress Size: 8 Waist: 27” Hips: 36” Cup: 34D Shoe Size: 7
Shelby Scarlett Heritage: Jamaican Shelby Scarlett is a rising star on the UK modelling scene, currently signed with Mahogany Model Management in London. Scarlett is also a natural beauty grand finalist for Top Model UK (www.topmodeluk.com/ commercial) as well as a Top Model of Colour grand finalist (www.topmodelofcolour.com). Scarlett has walked in many shows, including London Fashion Week (Off schedule shows), Fashion Finest fashion shows, high street fashion week, Essex Fashion Week and the ideal home show in association with Models of Diversity; to name a few. Shelby has a passion for modelling and fashion. “Through modelling I want to help bring awareness to the lack of diversity within the modelling and fashion industry as I believe models of colour should be seen and used more on all runways. The 2012 Olympic Games took place just minutes away from my hometown, Hackney. Watching the 2012 Paralympics inspired me to highlight the importance of disabled models on runways”. She remembers watching the Men's 100m final Paralympic Games and saying "look how talented these people are, although they have a disability they
also have the strength, courage, self-belief and passion to compete in such games. I would like to promote diversity in the fashion industry to raise awareness and in time I would like to see runways full of models of colour & dis-ABLED models too”. Shelby has great visions & future goals to change the perception of what an Ideal model should be. “I do believe having mannequins of a fuller shape in leading fashion and retail stores will help promote diversity, make sales and encourage people to buy more products”.
The search is on! Hotshots Multimedia is looking for the next Miss Jamaica UK. If you are female, single and aged between 18-26 and would like to apply to be a contestant in this year’s pageant, please contact Karlton Chambers on 07908537250 or send your details and 2 clear photos (1 head and 1 full length) to karlhotshots@gmail. com with Miss Jamaica in the subject area. Applications will close at the end of August so don’t leave it too late. Good luck! Visit: www.panacheoccasions.com
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Miss Motors Beauty Pageant in London. A star-studded VIP event with T.O.W.I.E. celebrities.
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Joan was born again in 1985 and was ordained as an evangelist in 1991. Joan is passionate about Jesus and considers God’s Word the most powerful tool for bringing about transformation and change in peoples lives. She is a teacher and preacher of the Word and speaks to influence, impact and empower lives with the truth of the Bible. She has travelled extensively on the mission fields to many West Indian islands and several countries in Africa as well as America. Joan is an inspirational speaker who is regularly called upon as a motivational speaker at leadership conferences, workshops and seminars both in the secular and spiritual world. She is a mentor to many women and is passionate about empowering, encouraging and challenging people to progress, do well and excel in their chosen field of study or career and to put Jesus at the centre of all they do.
as grown from sponsoring one child in 2002 to having 25 orphan and vulnerable children in Nakuru, Kenya receiving food daily and sponsorship for school. Joan works full time as a Paediatric Nurse Consultant and runs an eczema clinic for children in North London. She is an associate lecturer at London South Bank University teaching pre and post registered nurses. She is the chair of the Chief Nursing Officer’s Black & Minority Ethnic Advisory Group advising the Department of Health on nursing issues and raising awareness of health inequalities in black communities. Joan received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list in 2013 for services to children and nursing. by: Rehoboth International Christian Centre
Joan lives by faith and takes God as His Word. Therefore when challenged by God to demonstrate His love in action she stepped out in obedience and started the Rehoboth Children’s Home ministry which
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Achieve Celebrating Achievements Family, friends, fans and colleagues, we e are pleased to announce that Panache Occasions has been nominated for 4 awards for the INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS AWARD 2014. The categories are as follows: • • • •
BEST PUBLICIST COMPANY OF THE YEAR - Panache Occasions BEST EVENT ORGANISER OF THE YEAR – Panache Occasions BEST ONLINE MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR – Panache E-Magazine BEST MAGAZINE EDITORS OF THE YEAR – Clayton & Jacqui Brown
International Achievers Awards formerly known as International Online Awards launched in February 2013 with a view of becoming the world’s largest independent awards ceremony for music, television, films, organisations, aspiring and inspiring individuals and more. The prestigious international ceremony celebrates all round accomplishments of a hard working community within entertainment and show business; in particular the unknown talent that need exposure. International Achievers Awards appetite for seeking out the best in music, films, television, etc. has attracted a global audience of entertainers, fans and industry leaders Families, friends, fans and colleagues voting starts on July 31 to September 12. Please submit your votes via the following website: http://www.international-achievers-awards.co.uk/ or send an email to voting@internationa-achievers-awards.co.uk for more information please contact the IAA team on 07930026787.
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ong ago, Pele infamously predicted that an African team would win the World Cup before the year 2000. As the dust settles on Brazil 2014, we’re still yet to see one reach a semi-final.
hadn’t won anything yet, win bonuses. Ghana failed to win a game, Ivory Coast were disappointing again, and Cameroon’s most memorable moment will be Alex Song’s bizarre unprovoked elbow to the spine of Mario Mandzukic. I think it’s a shame that a group of players would be so ready to throw away their chances in a World Cup over a few quid.
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I know that not all of them are as rich as elite guys like Alex Song and Sulley Muntari, but they are all professionals, so it’s not as though they were facing going hungry. You’re professional footballers! You’re living the dream, why would you not grasp the opportunity to play in a World Cup, pay or no pay? Every one of your fans would take your spot for free in a heartbeat. The World Cup only comes once every four years, and Cameroon in particular are not regular qualifiers – one would think they would put greater value on the experience, but Song’s cynical elbow summed up their apparent apathy, and while Ghana did try harder, it seemed the dispute must have affected their preparations. Nigeria’s performance was more respectable, if a little unexciting. After a drab 0-0 draw
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with Carlos Quiroz’ well organised Iran side, they beat Bosnia comfortably and gave Argentina a run for their money in a hard fought 3-2 defeat. Their second round tie against France was a commendable effort, and could have been a different story if Emenike’s first half goal hadn’t been incorrectly called offside (surely the next refereeing task for FIFA after introducing goal-line technology and Vanishing Spray) but ultimately they came up short in quality late on, losing 2-0 after two defensive errors. In the absence of a traditional African power side, footballing minnows Algeria stepped in to provide the excitement. They held their own against far more established sides in Belgium and Russia, and pulled off a thrilling 4-2 victory over South Korea, to reach the second round for the first time ever, where they faced, of all people, Germany. The seemingly invincible Germany side, who of course went on to win the whole thing, looked shockingly vulnerable to Algeria’s fast counter attacks. The Greens had several good chances to score, and if it hadn’t been for keeper Neuer’s outstanding display of shot stopping and sweeping up behind his sluggish defenders, they probably would have. In the end, they pushed the eventual
champions to the last minutes of extra time, and returned home as heroes. Looking to the future, I’m afraid to say it looks like Pele’s African champions are still a long way off. Nigeria have a promising set of players at the moment, but they’ll need some continuity in their management in order to develop – despite their respectable performance, their coach resigned as soon as they went out. They’ll also need their government to stop interfering in their affairs – after South Africa 2010, the president tried to disband the entire team. Ghana also have quality in their ranks, and need to focus on moving on from the demons of Suarez handball. Ivory Coast’s crop of elite players – Eboué, Drogba, Kalou, the Touré brothers, etc - will be deep into their mid and late 30s by 2018. They do have an exciting new generation emerging, epitomised by players such as Wilfried Bony and Serge Aurier, but if their underachievement to this point is anything to go by, it will take a drastic change for this new generation to be any different. Sound familiar, England fans?
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Horoscope for August 2014 A summer month to navigate through storms and brighter periods, passion and disillusion, and jubilation and consternation! A contrasting mix of enthusiasm, creative flair (the 3rd week) and a foreseeable cooling-off period at the beginning and end of the month, when Saturn will be up to his old tricks, curbing the joyful, exuberant energy of Jupiter, who will have been shining in his characteristic leonine way since mid-July!
It will be up to us then to surf delightfully along the crest of these wonderful waves, but with the greatest possible awareness of the potential tidal waves, which could knock us somewhat off course and in some cases rather brutally bring us back down to earth! In any case, it will be a month which will be anything but lukewarm and therefore in tune ‌ with the season!
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PANACHE JOKES KNOW ANY FUNNY JOKES? email us at: info@panacheoccasions.com Little Bruce and Jenny are only 10 years old, but they just know that they are in love. One day they decide that they want to get married, so Bruce goes to Jenny’s father to ask him for her hand. Bruce bravely walks up to him and says “Mr. Smith, me and Jenny are in love and I want to ask you for her hand in marriage.” Thinking that this was just the cutest thing, Mr. Smith replies, “Well Bruce, you are only 10. Where will you two live?” Without even taking a moment to think about it, Bruce replies “In Jenny’s room. It’s bigger than mine and we can both fit there nicely.” Still thinking this is just adorable, Mr. Smith says with a huge grin, “Okay then how will you live? You’re not old enough to get a job. You’ll need to support Jenny.” Again, Bruce instantly replies, “Our allowance. Jenny makes 5 bucks a week and I make 10 bucks a week. That’s about 60 bucks a Month and that should do us just fine.”
By this time Mr. Smith is a little shocked that Bruce has put so much thought into this. He thinks for a moment trying to come up with something that Bruce won’t have an answer to. After a second, Mr. Smith says, “Well Bruce, it seems like you have got everything all figured out. I just have one more question for you. What will you do if the two of you should have little ones of your own?” Bruce just shrugs his shoulders and says “Well, we’ve been lucky so far.” Mr. Smith no longer thinks the little prat is adorable
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