RED INK MAGAZINE #23 March 2021 by RED INK MAGAZINE

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Like a Phoenix from the ashes, RED INK

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Magazine has risen once more. It is here again

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to deliver incredible images and stories of your favorite artists, singers, bands, events and lifestyle news from the Caribbean and beyond. RED INK Magazine will always represent the people and culture of the Caribbean and West

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about our beautiful centerfold models that will grace the center spread of the magazine each month. RED INK Magazine is here to stay and we aspire to be “THE” Caribbean entertainment magazine providing all of our readers with the stories and interviews they crave, the beautiful imagery they desire, and the design standard

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GEORGEL

Artist, Singer-Songwriter & Producer on of a professional singer, Georgel Julio Rosas-

Reyes was born in the city of Monterrey and grew up surrounded by a wide range of musical influences. At the age of thirteen he began studying lyrical singing and musical theatre. Impressed with his talent, several teachers motivated him to seek new professional horizons in the United States. Georgel was only fifteen years old when a Fulbright scholarship allowed him to study singing and composition at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. It was there that he had the opportunity to share the stage with iconic voices such as Rubén Blades, Juan Luis Guerra, Gloria Estefan and Paul Simon. His natural talent for hit songwriting did not go unnoticed by Sony Latin executives. His first album -No Inventes -was released in 2014, and the single "Sin Vergüenza" gained popularity by being included in Televisa's Dos Hogares series. Gifted with a keen sensitivity and always willing to expand his horizons as a human being and composer, Georgel settled on the outskirts of Sequoia National Park in 2018, an environment noted for its mystical climate and natural beauty. These new landscapes -in addition to a weakness for the classic sounds of Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s -inspired him to create songs of unusual depth and lyricism such as "Meteorito” (Meteorite) and “Colibrí” (Hummingbird). Argentine producer Sebastian Krys -known for his work with Gloria Estefan, CarlosVives, Juanes and Elvis Costello -heard these songs and decided to collaborate with Georgel to record them. With the release of the single “Adrenalina", Mexican singersongwriter Georgel finds himself at the peak of maturity and inspiration, as well as reaffirming himself as a Latin R&B force, expanding his sonic horizons by venturing into a cosmopolitan fusion of Latin pop with hints of electronica and hiphop. “Adrenalina”, with its futuristic video in collaboration with rising start and Colombian rapper Nanpa Básico, clearly demonstrates that Georgel continues to develop his particular style of R&B while blending it with other genres. Georgel releases his new single “Casa" along with his first EP, "Claro". After a couple of collaborations of writing and producing together, Juan Pablo Vega (producer of the track) and Georgel, created "Casa", the focus track of this EP, a brilliant sonic and lyrical graduation. Katzù Oso, who adds his voice to the song, injects it with the perfect dose of Chicano Soul, and listening to him with Georgel makes it truly feel like coming home. Georgel's new single consolidates the path he has taken over the last year with his past releases and solidifies his sound and style within the Latin R&B genre. "Casa" is accompanied by an official video shot between Morelos, Mexico and Los Angeles, U.S. This is the first music video from Andres Navarro, a Mexican artist who has made a 4

name for himself as a photographer and has captured attention for his unique aesthetic which has led him to collaborate with artists like Bad Bunny. Georgel and Andres have created a very special artistic connection to form the visual concept of this EP, not only in the video for "Casa” but, also in the artwork for "Claro". “Claro”, the EP, represents a new chapter in the artist's career, which is conceptualized through sounds and lyrics that show an enlightened and soft side of his personality. The EP, in addition to the unreleased single "Casa", has tracks that were released in 2020: "Adrenalina" with Nanpa Básico, "Demasiado Bueno", "Míranos" with Monogem and "Demasiado Bueno 2.0" with Mabiland. It is a compilation of songs that fuses silky soul with retro-futuristic aspects that give sensibility to the new Spanish R&B scene, usually closer to trap and reggaeton. The name of his first EP is "Claro” and so is the message it conveys: "The resilience of the queer community and romantic nostalgia can live together in a song, in a love story. The gender of each individual is the least of it." - Georgel "Casa" is the singer-songwriter's first musical release of 2021, a year that will be loaded with releases, accompanied by collaborations with the most prominent artists of the genre, whom along with Georgel, are shaping the Spanish R&B scene. http://www.youtube.com/georgeluniverse

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Top

SONGS this month

Available now!!! In celebration of Reggae Month, Broadyard Records and producer Ricky Dread have released a tribute to 3 Reggae legends, Lee Scratch Perry, Max Romeo and

1- Positions by Ariana Grande 2- Holy by Justin Bieber 3- Mood by 24kGoldn feat. Iann Dior 4- Lonely by Justin Bieber & benny blanco 5- 34+35 by Ariana Grande 6- Go Crazy by Feat. Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Drake and more 7- Levitating (feat. DaBaby) by Dua Lipa 8- Bang! by AJR 9- Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish 10- Diamonds by Sam Smith

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1- The Croods: A New Age 2- The Marksman 3- Land 4- Monster Hunter 5- News Of The World 6- Promising Young Woman 7- The War with Grandpa 8- Fetale 9- The Mauritanian 10- Come Play

Pablo Moses, with an instrumental remake of

“Chase The Devil” Ricky was looking for a way to acknowledge the achievements of some of our biggest veterans in the reggae industry and what better way than to produce this classic tune in both an instrumental and dub version. The dub version is by renown engineer Raymond Valles aka Mondo. Ricky Dread’s “Chase The Devil” is now available on all leading download and streaming platforms. Ricky would love your opinion on his remake of this classic. 6

EVENT toVISIT COLLIE BUDDZ, KEZNAMDI, plus 4TH & ORANGE Sun, Mar 21, 2021, 6-11PM PERFORMING LIVE at Ace Cafe Orlando 100 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL

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NIGHTLIFE

DaBaby, Toosii, & more PERFORMING LIVE at the Central Florida Fair on Saturday March 13th

HOTSPOTS this month Check

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PAMELYN CHEE Asian/American Actress

amelyn Chee is no stranger to acting. Growing up in Singapore her resume boasts over 35 different roles since she first started acting in 2004 including BEYOND SKYLINE, “2025”, HBO Asia's supernatural-themed series “Grace” and the film THE PRINCESS OF NEBRASKA which she attributes to the start of her career. While Pamelyn starred in “Grace”, this show was nominated for 8 awards at the Asian Television Awards 2015. Pamelyn was discovered on YouTube when a casting agent flew her out to San Francisco to finish the audition process for THE PRINCESS OF NEBRASKA. She claims that this audition alone launched her acting career in both the US and Asia. Check out Pamelyn with her new role in “Boogie” releasing March 5th 2021.

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Trailer credit - Focus Features RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Pamelyn Chee. This is what she said to us. REDINK: What influenced you to get into acting? And when did it happen? PC: I played a little duck in a Chinese dance troupe when I was 7, and I was immediately hooked onto the feeling of being completely present and alive on stage. I can totally understand why people do extreme sportsit's just like acting. You have to be completely focused, relaxed and present- and that is the most liberating feeling ever. REDINK: Any particular role you prefer the most? PC: Villains, monsters, tyrants. Always. REDINK: Can you tell us something about your role in Boogie? PC: A provocative foul mouth unhinged gangstress of a tiger mom who loves nice clothes, has zero sense of social decorum and is not afraid to offend anybody at all times. REDINK: Is their someone who you would love to act with, that you haven't before? PC: Marlon Brando. The greatest there ever was.

Nobody could exist on film like he did. To not act, and merely exist. REDINK: Is there a difference with your acting here in the US than in Asia? PC: It's not really the acting that is different, but the character behavior. Societal norms and cultural nuances dictate how a person reacts to a situation. For example, a Chinese person in Hong Kong will behave very differently from a Chinese person from China, or Singapore, which is different from a Chinese person born in the US, in the same situation. We are always looking for the truth of who the character is. And the more specific we can be about this, the more interesting and authentic the character will be. REDINK: What can we expect next from you? PC: Follow me on instagram @pamelynchee I'll keep u posted ;) This concludes our interview with Pamelyn, follow this amazing actress on social media and check out her her new role in the movie “BOOGIE” #boogiemovie @mreddiehuang get your ticket- boogietickets.com Continues....on page 10 9

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Above- Taylor Takahashi stars as Alfred 'Boogie' Chin and writer/director Eddie Huang as Jackie in Boogie. Below- Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige

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SK PointblankBX Hip Hop Artist, Engineer, and Producer based out of the Bronx NY

K Pointblankbx is a hip hop artist, engineer,

and producer based out of the Bronx along with manager and videographer, Pointblankbx. SK has performed across the country in cities including New York (SOBs and others), Vegas, Boston (Middle east and others), Philadelphia, Myrtle Beach (house of blues), and more. She has worked with Mysonne, Ruff Ryders Radio, DITC, and other NY hip hop staples. Her YouTube channel has netted over 1.2 million views.

Red Ink Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing SK. This is what she said to us. REDINK: What would you say the genre of music that represents you? SK: Our main goal is to make quality music where nothing is left behind—the lyrics, the flow, the melodies, the performance, the instrumentation, the

mixing. So I don’t box myself into a genre; in a way, we’re building a new one. A genre that pays homage to the originality and lyricism of 90s era hiphop, while meeting the melodic vibes of new hiphop, and with pop and R&B and rock influences. I let the music and how I feel speak to me. None of my songs sound the same. None of them are filler. I write them to all be single-worthy. I aspire to be like Lauryn Hill, blurring the lines between the most raw hip hop and the other forms of music. REDINK: What would you say helps you get into the right mood to write a song? SK: Nothing does it quicker than anger! I’m competitive af so once someone gets me going, it’s a wrap. People always think I’m chill, but it’s a tipping point.

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REDINK: What is the initials SK PointblankBX mean? SK: PointblankBX is the brand, the squad, started by Point. We’re building our sound straight out of the Bronx. And we’re always point blank with it, A1, no frills. SK is a nickname I’ve had since I was little. My dad always called me that so it’s personal. He used it to amp me up when I was a college athlete so it was always my alter ego for taking the world by storm. REDINK: Where would you say the connection of a supportive partner comes from? SK: I think Point and I really connected out of a genuine love for the game and always keeping it a buck with each other—not everyone in the game can say that. Before I met him, I had worked with some people who were out to use me, so when I started working with Point, it really made his genuineness apparent. We’ve been through it so, at this point, the bond can’t be undone. And when you work with someone who has the same passion for the art that you do, it makes creating easy. There are moments we’ll sit back in the studio and, for the first time, listen to the final product of the newest track. It’s the coolest thing—thinking I don’t know how the hell we put this joint together and i don’t

know if we could replicate it even if we wanted to, but it’s blasting through the speakers now. Like damn! We did this shit! REDINK: If you would credit people that support your journey,can you give a shout-out? SK: Man! There are so many people that deserve a shout-out. Of course family. But also Ruff Ryders Radio—Mz. Info, Ran. DTF Radio—Khaliah. Mysonne. Our fans all over the world—in the US, but also South America and Central America, France, China. Most importantly, though, the Bronx—the home of hip hop—for taking me in and teaching me the culture, for being my home. REDINK: To sum up your journey through the Entertainment Industry..What would be a quote? SK: PointblankBX. We’re a new breed. A story and a sound the world has never seen. There’s no existing carbon copy. This concludes our interview with SK. Check her out on social media. IG: @skpointblankbx @skpointblankbx @pointblankbx Check out more music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Google https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmQOxekrs4HWgg6BVlJ9aQ

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ATOWN Social Media Influencer

Town is an Instagram celebrity who

is famous for what he calls his birdcall. ATown has accumulated a number of celebrity friends, like – Meek Mill (an American activist and rapper who has embarked on his music career as a battle rapper) and Snoop Dogg. ATown was born as Allen Sherrod on July 5th 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Atown created his Instagram account in 2012 called ”atown_0705official.” In the past few years he managed to accumulate over 800,000 followers. Today Atown is now considered to be a proven staple for social media influencers. He has set the trend for others to go and follow the path he has made. Atown’s current roles consist but are not limited to building his cooking show and investing in companies. Red Ink Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing ATown. This is what he said to us. REDINK: If you are planning a usual day, what would it consist of you doing? AT: Eating good, making people laugh and figuring out ways to invest more money and help others out. REDINK: You are becoming a Chef, what would be a signature meal using ingredients from spelling of your name? AT: A - Apples , T - Tomatoes , O - Oranges , W Watermelon , N - Nachos. REDINK: What would your life be 5 years from today? AT: I will be in a lot of movies, I’ll have some houses and I’ll be an investor of a few million dollar companies. REDINK: If you could be a CEO of any Fortune 500 company, what company it would be and why? 14

AT: It would be my own future company that will be a Fortune 500 company one day. I would choose this because I want to continue to always work for myself and give people jobs to make a lot of money with me. REDINK: What would you do to make your hometown be a special place? AT: I will continue to put money into the areas of poverty so that people have a better environment to live in. #atown0705 By Cocochynna Ford u

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MISS MARCH 2021

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SABRINA IG@ sabribri_nelson

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RUSH LIMBAUGH Conservative Media Icon, died at 70 following battle with cancer

ush Limbaugh was many things, but boring was not one of them. He was the incredibly outspoken voice of Republican Conservatism heard across 650 different AM and FM radio stations across the United States for the last three decades. He was truly larger than life. Like many other “shock jocks” in the radio world, he was not known for being politically correct (or any kind of correct for that matter.) He was loud and often insulting in the way he spoke about minorities and the LGBTQ community. But make no mistake, he was also a Patriot, he supported the Conservative ideals of “American Exceptionalism,” put simply, the belief that America is the greatest country on Earth, something that any true American can get behind; he was incredibly outspoken in his support of our Military and Law Enforcement Officers; and he supported the Republican Presidents of the United States, including Ronald Regan, both George Bush’s and Donald Trump. Along with Fox News, Limbaugh’s radio show gave the Republican Presidents one of the few venues available that were not overtly left and liberal like the majority of the media in America today.

Rush Hudson Limbaugh, III, was born on Jan. 12th, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, MO, right smack in the middle of the heartland of America. He was raised by a very political and military family. His family has held positions as Judges and Assembly members for generations. He started out as a helper in a radio station at age 16 and for the next several years bounced around various radio stations around the country, developing both a brand and reputation of someone who is not “P.C” and is very outspoken. This eventually landed him in New York City in 1988 where he began his Nationally Syndicated political talk show that became one of the biggest radio shows to ever grace the airwaves. It ran from 1988, until his death here in 2021. During this time, he also had a syndicated TV show that ran from 1992 to 1996 on hundreds of stations around the country. 18

Ultimately, if nothing else, Rush Limbaugh must be considered one of the largest media icons that ever lived. His radio show aptly titled “The Rush Limbaugh Show” was eventually aired across 650 radio stations and even heard worldwide on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The show has amassed a following of over 15.5million listeners weekly, making it the most successful syndicated radio show in history. This fact was substantiated by his salary. Continues....on page 28

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Rush Limbaugh & wife Kathryn Rogers

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U-ROY Jamaican Vocalist who defined Dancehall Music, died At 78

R.I.P 1942 - 2021

wart Beckford, known to most as U-Roy, has died at age 78. His family reported that he had died after a long battle with an illness. Specifics have not been released.

U-Roy is perhaps the most famous “toaster” of all time, even though he did not invent toasting, that credit goes to deejay Machuki; he took it to a level never imagined. Thanks to U-Roy, toasting became a dancehall phenomenon all around the globe. He is the true king of toasting in the Dancehall. Born and raised in the Jonestown area of Kingston, the name U-Roy was actually a nickname earned within his family, when a child in the family had trouble pronouncing Ewart, and ultimately started calling him U-Roy. Like many reggae artists, his musical prowess was learned and discovered in his early years in the church. But by the time Ewart made his way to high school, he started hearing the sounds of Louis Jordan from America and deejay Count Machuki from Jamaica and from that point on, his future was set. He began his professional career in 1961 with Dickies Dynamic Sound System. He eventually would settle in with King Tubby’s Hometown Hi-Fi, where Tubby and Reid would give him access to all of their full dub plate recordings allowing him to toast over the sound and lyrics. Toasting was a 20

seamless blend of talking and singing over a beat. This was a significant change in the industry, because traditionally deejay’s were there to fill in the gaps between songs on a playlist while on the air or at the club, but with U-Roy taking what he learned from listening to Machuki and making it his own, he brought deejay’s into the spotlight, allowing them to become stars in their own right. His first single was “Dynamic Fashion Way and this was followed up by “Earth’s Rightful Ruler” produced with Peter Tosh. Soon after he was offered a deal with the Treasure Isle Label where his first two singles “Wake the Town” and Wear you to the Ball” became huge hits in Jamaica staying at the number 1 and number 2 spots for more than six weeks. This solidified U-Roy’s position as Jamaica’s top toaster. It would only be a few years later, that King Daddy U-Roy would enter the global spotlight after releasing the album Dread in a Babylon with Virgin Records in America and the UK. This would set the tone and bring “toasting” in the dancehall mainstream and pave the way for the deejay greats that have dominated the reggae world for decades, including Big Youth, Yellowman, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and Sizzla. They all tribute their success and/or inspiration in some way to The Originator, U-Roy.

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After spending some time living in Britain while recording with Virgin Records, Daddy U-Roy returned to Jamaica to found Stur Gav Sound System in 1978 and went on to help so many toasters move on to fame in the dancehall that was quickly transforming from a “roots” scene into a “toasting” scene. But the inspiration and knowledge that U-roy was bringing to the reggae community did not stop there. Many attribute him for the start of modern day rap and hip-hop as well, because the “toasting” nature of deejays was applied to deejays in the hip-hop and rap communities as much as it was to reggae and dancehall. DJ Kool Herc, was later quoted as saying, “the whole chemistry of hip-hop came from Jamaica”. U-Roy slowed down his production of his own albums and singles over the years, but never stopped. A few singles and albums were released in the 80’s and 90’s and he even released the album Pray FI DI People in 2012 and Talking Roots in 2018 and soon to be released posthumously, later this year, is an album titled Gold: The Man who Invented Rap which features Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Mickey Jones, and Zak Starkey. U-Roy was and is respected by everyone in the Reggae and Hiphop/Rap community, and was even recognized by the Jamaican government in 2007, being awarded the Order of Distinction, by the Jamaican Government for his contribution to music. Shaggy posted this on Instagram: “Today we lost one of our heros !! A true legend in this game of dance hall/ Reggae if your [sic] a fan of sound system, then your [sic] a fan of Stur Gav sound. With such greats as Colonel Josey Whales and Charlie Chaplin, pioneers in this game … with a catalogue of amazing recordings U Roy was a master at his craft. Rest Well daddy Roy!! R.I.P. walk good.” Ewart Beckford, Daddy U-Roy, The Originator, you will be missed by your peers, your fans, your family and all 16 children, but your contribution to the reggae and dancehall community and to the music world at large will live on forever. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace By Michael Devine u

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RON VESTAL Fashion Designer, Neo Body Paint Photographer

A S H I O NS E C O R N E R E WHAT’S IN

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onald Vestal is the owner of Glow-Art, which is a registered trademark. The artistic-photographic journey called GLOWART began in 2013. Ron has done over 75 NEON Body Paint shoots and been published more than thirty times in several countries around the world. He studied Radio, Television and Film at The Pennsylvania State Univer-sity. GLOW-ART is GOD Source inspired photography. Ron works with Specialty make up, Spe-cialty lighting and Specialty editing techniques to create an OTHER~WORLDLY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE. Ron’s GLOW ART work is available for viewing enjoyment and purchased in apparel, prints and collectibles at www.GLOW-ART.COM Glow-art.com images are available for any commercial use after purchasing the usage rights. The images lend themselves to Spirit labels, hot sauce and consumer products of all kinds. IG @glowartphotography IG @glowartphotographyyorkpa www.glow-art.com

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RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Vestal. This is what he told us. REDINK: When did you get started? RV: Well, I began Glow-art.com in 2013. REDINK: What do you prefer Designing or Photography? RV: I enjoy them both equally. Designing apparel from the image I create add an additional layer of creativity to the art I make. REDINK: How did you come up with the name Glow Art Fashion? RV: Glow-art fashion grew out of a need for a product that was marketable to the public. Beautiful art should be seen. HiFashion apparel is a great tool for showing art. REDINK: Did you have any special training? RV: I studied Radio, Television and Film at The Pennsylvania State University and worked in Cable television production in Philadelphia. REDINK: What is your most memorable Fashion Show? RV: All the fashion shows I attend are memoriable. I prefer New York Fashion Week. There is nothing that compares to the thrill of NYFW. REDINK: If you could choose someone famous to wear your designs, who would that person be? RV: I would LOVE to see GRACE JONES In my Apparel. REDINK: Did you have to do business differently during COVID-19 pandemic? RV: 9. During the pandemic I did less photoshoots and directed my energy to building more apparel and marketing the line. This concludes our interview with Ron. Please check out his social media sites and support this amazing designer. By Cocochynna Ford u Website: www.glow-art.com https://www.instagram.com/glowartphotographyyorkpa/

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West Coast Rapper Snoop Dogg has released a strawberry-infused GIN called INDOGGO

Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus, simply put, is an icon and legend of Hip Hop. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has released hit after hit, and is an ever-constant presence in pop culture. Snoop has stayed extremely relevant and, now more than ever, has built a significant multi-cultural and cross-generational following. In 1994 he wrote "Gin & Juice:” it was about good feelings and real experiences; it just naturally became a global anthem. Snoop has always wanted to create his own spirits brand, so it was only fitting that he created the world’s best tasting gin. In his quest for flava, he remixed seven botanicals, and infused natural fruit flavors, thus creating his masterpiece. This juicy gin, with its laidback California style, is like no other gin in the world. It’s gluten free, low calorie with no sugar, and will leave you wanting more. Easy to mix, easy to drink, hard to forget. Orders will start shipping early October or as soon as it becomes available in your market. This juicy gin, with its laidback California style, is like no other gin in the world. INDOGGO™ Gin is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural ingredients including strawberry, no sugar with a slightly sweet and fruity finish. Bottle Size: 750ml 26 26

COCKTAIL RECIPE THE REMIX INGREDIENTS 2 oz. INDOGGO™ Gin 3Muddled Strawberries 3/4 oz. Lemon 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup Top with Crushed Ice Strawberry slice.

RECIPE 1. Muddle strawberries in a cocktail shaker. 2. Add INDOGGO™ Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice cubes. 3. Shake, then strain into a rocks glass. Serve with crushed ice. 4. Garnish with strawberry slice. 4th Annual ICNA-MAC Conference, 2003

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Rush Limbaugh Continued....from page 18 He was the highest paid radio personality in the world for almost a decade until in 2018, while he was making $84 million per year, Howard Stern surpassed him as the top shock jock, earning $90 million that year. Whether you hated him for his non-PC and often demeaning conversations about immigration, feminism, homosexuality or whatever the topic du jour was, or you loved him for his rousing antics, sound effects and over the top patriotic or conservative views; the bottom line is that America was listening to his show and tuning in daily. Throughout his career he earned his place in the Radio Hall of Fame and National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He was a five-time winner of the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for "Excellence in Syndicated and Network Broadcasting," and was named one of Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People in 2008 and one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2009. He was also a New York Times Best Selling Author for his books “The Way Things Ought to Be” and “See, I Told You So.” He was also a staunch supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, hosting an annual telethon for them and also led countless fund raising drives for the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, which provides scholarships for children of Marines and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He raised millions for both charities. Rush had a lot of controversy in his life based on the way he spoke about things, many media outlets criticized and ostracized him over the way he spoke negatively about minorities, gays, welfare, AIDS and other sensitive topics, and the way he defended the war movements throughout the years, but he truly loved America and wanted the American People as a whole to prosper, he just despised the “cancel culture” trying to remove history from the history books, because it clashes with the liberal ideologies of today, he disliked the preferential treatment given to immigrants when it comes to getting government handouts and free educations, whereas hard working American’s have to pay for that and their own through taxes. He was outspoken about all of the sensitive topics. And many of his views were controversial and sometimes wrong. However, after travelling around the world and seeing how the majority of the population lives in places like Europe and China he truly started to embrace and speak out about the idea of “American Exceptionalism.” He is quoted as saying the following throughout his career: "I’m aware that the United States is young compared to countries in Europe and Asia that have been around for hundreds of years. They’re thousand-year-old civilizations," he told listeners in 2013. "So, I go to Europe and say, ‘Wait a 28

minute. Why is this bedroom so damned old-fashioned and doesn’t work? What the hell is this? They call this a toilet?’ So I started asking myself, ‘How is it that we, who have only been around 200 years, are light-years ahead of people that have been alive a thousand?’ So, I started thinking this. It was a matter of genuine curiosity to me, and not from a braggadocios standpoint. I was literally interested in how that happened, and then I started to think about all the other things that we led the world in: Manufacturing, technology, innovation, invention, creation, and it all led back to liberty and freedom and the pursuit of happiness and dreams coming true and working hard for whatever you want and being able to do what you love, not just have to dream about it." And then in 2009 at the Conservative Political Action Conference, he said this: "We love people. When we look out over the United States of America, when we are anywhere, when we see a group of people, such as this or anywhere, we see Americans. We see human beings. We don't see groups. We don't see victims. We don't see people we want to exploit. What we see -- what we see is potential. We do not look out across the country and see the average American, the person that makes this country work. We do not see that person with contempt. We don't think that person doesn't have what it takes. We believe that person can be the best he or she wants to be if certain things are just removed from their path like onerous taxes, regulations and too much government. We want every American to be the best he or she chooses to be. We recognize that we are all individuals. We love and revere our founding documents, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. We believe that the preamble to the Constitution contains an inarguable truth that we are all endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty, Freedom and the pursuit of happiness." Limbaugh told the crowd. So even though the Left Liberal Media would have you believe Rush Limbaugh was nothing more than a loud Racist voice, I would like people to read the things he actually spoke about, and understand why he truly believed that America and its’ People are the greatest in the world. Did he have faux pas, absolutely, did he say some things that were regrettable and insulting to groups of people, he did, and he apologized for many of those things that he said “in the moment” but was he also one of the true Republican Voices, was he a patriot that believed in supporting our Military and Law Enforcement Agencies and all of the people that work therein… Absolutely!!! And it is for that, that Rush Hudson Limbaugh, III will go down in history as a man who loved America and had the voice and outlet to literally scream it from the mountaintops all across the land. Rush Limbaugh you may have lost your battle with Lung Cancer but your influence in politics and in media will live on forever. Rest in Peace Sir, America salutes you.

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Healthy Eating AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER by Fazia Khan Parmar

i again my favorite RED INK foodies! I hope that you all and your families are all doing well and looking forward to spring. I want to dedicate this article to all you picky eaters out there. Some of the ingredients in the recipe are not necessarily all around favorites with ingredients such as mushrooms, asparagus, brown rice, and sesame oil. However, I encourage you not to discount recipes because you don’t like some of the ingredients. You just need to adopt the art of substitution or simply skipping some of the flavoring elements that you do not like. For example, if sesame isn’t your thing, go ahead and leave out the sesame oil and seeds. You will see that many recipes have optional ingredients. If asparagus isn’t your thing, try substituting for a green veggie such as string beans or baby spinach. You can easily also go vegetarian by substituting the chicken and chicken stock for firm tofu and vegetable stock. Enjoy!

Instructions: 1. Cut asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces, removing tough root end. Chop garlic. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place in medium bowl (wash hands). 2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over chicken and toss until evenly coated. Whisk in second bowl: remaining 2 tablespoons flour, stock, honey, soy sauce, ginger paste, red pepper, and garlic until blended. 3. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2– 3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add chicken; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. Place asparagus, mushrooms, and green onions in same pan; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. 4. Reduce heat on pan to low. Stir in chicken and soy sauce mixture; simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken and chicken is 165°F. Serve. Sesame Rice Ingredients 1 (10-oz) package frozen brown rice 1 lime, for juice 1/4 cup pre-sliced green onions 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) Steps 1. Microwave rice following package instructions. Squeeze lime for juice (1 tablespoon). 2. Stir remaining ingredients into rice. Serve.

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RECIPE: Asparagus Shiitake Chicken

with Sesame Rice Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb chicken breast tenders 1/4 cup flour, divided 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (or broth) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 (5-oz) packages shiitake (or blend) mushrooms 1/2 cup pre-sliced green onions

*Disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. If you have any medical issues or concerns, please always consult your doctor before committing to a challenge. The challenges are intended for introducing small lifestyle changes in a fun and easy format.

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F o r Yo u r P l e a s u r e If the last couple of months have been pretty social, as social as one can be during the pandemic, expect March to be a bit more hermit-like. You may actually enjoy the chance to spend some meaning(Mar 21 - April 19) ful time alone. Spend this time learning something new, maybe a course you've always wanted to take.

Aries

The pressure to perform and achieve wanes slightly this month. The focus turns towards collaborating with like-minded folks. Make time to enjoy others' company as much as possible, especially during the first half of the month. You’re more inclined to be less social during the last half. You will be motivated to figure out your (April 20 - May 20) budget, and you need to be mindful of your spending.

Taurus

Exciting and delightful things are up ahead for you this month, dear Gemini. Be ready to be seen more publicly especially during the first half of the month. You may also experience an increased desire for movement, (May 21 - June 21) or just an overall confidence boost that others will notice. Take some time to play and indulge. Finish any creative projects you started six months ago. Have fun being more social as much as you can.

Gemini

Life seems more hopeful and the future not so bleak. Or perhaps your attitude transformed because the bitterness of pessimism started to become tiresome. Either way, the need to inspect, excavate and (June 22 - July 22) process your inner world persists. Interesting circumstances take place concerning your work. Your aspirations and goals take the spotlight while you balance your responsibilities at home.

Cancer

Perhaps there's been a lot of other-people drama. Or perhaps you're entangled in said situations. Since the last couple of months initiated you into the glaringly obvious problems in your relationships, March is about integra(July 23 - Aug 22) tion—a chance to hunker down and mull it over. Especially if there has been loss and separation, new or old.

Leo

The flavour of the month is sweet and spicy. Sweet in terms of the quality of your one-on-one relationships as well as the overall state of your contractual affairs. It's an excellent month to negotiate your terms, as folks may be more inclined to agree with you. Spicy because you may experience a surge of bravery that other (Aug 23 - Sep 22) people find inspirational.

Virgo

A focus on your work conditions and the quality of your daily environment are put in the spotlight this month. Relationships with your colleagues sweeten up, and projects may take on a more relaxed undertone. Perhaps this means you should prioritize rest. Recover from the stress of the last couple of (Sep 23 - Oct 22) months. Take some time to philosophize, dream and imagine.

Libra

No pressure, but the planets want you to get your fill on everything pleasurable, delightful, beautiful and sensual. March is like a poem that breaks you open slowly so you can encounter sensations you could only imagine before. Get inspired by unbridled joy and don't feel guilty about it. However, if you (Oct 23 - Nov 21) do, there will be days when you need to pay attention to the gunk that surfaces.

Scorpio

Relationships are about to heat up this month, possibly adding both passion and drama. But don’t fret, you're really in your flow right now. Even though you're driven to act passionately, you're also motivated to extend (Nov 22 - Dec 21) generosity and empathy to yourself and others. Try and remember this especially during conflict. Remember, kindness is a choice that is always available to you.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Imagine yourself serenading someone, a deity or even a flower. Does it feel silly? Maybe it is but it's because you really can't help but pour out all your affections. For this month, try your best not to hold yourself back. Express every (Dec 22 - Jan 19) cringey cheesy line you can come up with, even if it's directed towards an experience and not a living being. This vulnerability practice is essential. Softness is a kind of strength, dear Capricorn.

Aquarius

Finally, a relief from too much personal pressure for excellence wanes this month. Whew! Give yourself a break from performance. Not everything is about achieving things. Instead, take some time to act like a child. (Jan 20 - Feb 18) As in, be in wonder for life. Experience things through the purity and wisdom of children at play. March promises a more embodied sense of beauty, indulgence and respite from the past couple of months’ deep emotional excavation. Make sure to enjoy yourself, dear Pisces. Some action and liveliness are expected at home. Your relationships with family or housemates may experience a jolt of stimulation. On the practical front, best to not delay (Feb 19 - Mar 20) filing your taxes. In fact, you may even find it enjoyable to attend to mundane tasks.

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