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Gooooooooal!! Thousands of Brazilian lian um fans jumped to their feet in the stadium stands on Thursday as Brazil won the first game of the World Cup. At home ome orld millions of fans from across the world crowd sports bars and sit anxiouslyy in heir front of the television cheering on their eets favorite team. Driving down the streets of Toronto cars are decked out sporting ting eing the flag of their team, with Brazil being amongst the most favorable.

Hidden amidst the celebration tion orld and anticipation of the 2014 Fifa World Cup games lies the host country of Brazil stricken from the uproar of protests ests and utter chaos. Many Brazilian citizens took to the streets of the capitall to express their anger over the $15 billion lion orld dollar price tag attached to the World Cup games.

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Cindy Ramkumar; Linguist, Consultant, Business Owner and mom From humble beginnings to humble ownerships, Cindy Ramkumar is a Trinidadian ershi bborn, orn Canadian based Linguist and Management Systems Consultant. She is the agem founder and owner of Management Systems foun & S Solutions (www.mssconsultants.com), a co consulting firm providing management systems, business solutions and training sersyste vice vices, focusing on making time even more profitable, by implementing cost saving processes cess ce ssee and management systems, thereby strea streamlining the business, and eliminating the chaos c that every business owner faces.

Management Systems and Solutions emerged out of the need to satisfy the most m profound desire of every business own owner, including herself, to eliminate chaos aand have more time. Realising, that the ease of owning and setting up a business is quite easy in comparison to obtaining and main ma in maintaining a steady customer base, as most business owners eagerly await customers or busin that big contract while their monthly operating eexpenses continue to accumulate. Businesses need to design, develop, implement ness and review their processes and systems conr stantly in order to grow exponentially. stant Cindy dabbled in business for years

before she established her own. She teamed up with DropTec Machining Services (Trinidad) and DropTec Custom Ride (Canada), where she instilled social responsibility to the automotive community as one of DropTec’s core principles and co-owner. She has led and hosted four successful Annual Car Shows since 2010. All proceeds collected from the event has gone towards purchasing brand new kids DVDs for Sick Kids Hospital. She has ensured that DropTec honours its social responsibility by providing hundreds of pounds of canned food to the Mississauga and Brampton Food Banks, provided school supplies for various elementary students, and continues to lead DropTec into the realm of “giving back” and honouring its social responsibility to the community.

Besides being in business, Cindy has been asked recently to be a member of the Board of Directors for a prestigious Hindu temple located on the outskirts of Brampton. She is a passionate and avid writer, has published and written numerous articles and reviews for ethnic and community based organisations and newspapers both in Trinidad and Canada. She has also completed reviews for prominent businesses like To-

ronto Caribbean Newspaper, Byblacks.com, Marcia Brown Productions, TIFF, Socialisecanada.com, West Indian Friends That Care, FSACI, Jambana, to name a few. Added to her accolades, she has published articles for several leading safety magazines. She is in the process of writing her first book, to be published in 2015.

Throughout her career, Cindy has received numerous awards, recognitions and certifications. While she is appreciative of the recognitions, she is on a mission to educate youth and empower women to succeed. She has been a volunteer in various half-way homes, both in Trinidad and Canada, and realised that behind the tough shield of a woman’s smile are years of pain, hurt and abuse. Women need second chances, women need their self-confidence again and most importantly women need to be told “it’s ok to take that risk into the unknown”.

Like many women, she wears several hats, a mom, home-maker, a worker, and a business woman. She credits her achievements to her parents and her family, all of whom supported and allowed her to live her dream of becoming an educated independent business woman.

Womens Art Network of Toronto hosts its first ever ʻin transitʼ all-night party in conjunction with Nuit Rose, a World Pride event TORONTO -- On Saturday June 21st, The Women’s Arts Network of Toronto (W.A.N.T) and co-organizer Market 707’s Balloon Lady, Deborah Reale, will host an all night art party called IN TRANSIT from 7pm-4am at the Scadding Court Community Centre’s ‘Market 707’, located at the south-east corner of Dundas Street West and Bathurst. This market-cum-party experience is happening in conjunction with Nuit Rose, Toronto’s queer contemporary art event celebrating World Pride 2014, and will feature

seven artist performances and an all-night market.

“Our event occurs between the two designated zones of Nuit Rose: Wellesley Street and Queen Street West. We are literally the space in between, which is a space that so many artists and queer folks can really identify with. An event at Scadding Court not only offers so much in terms of space and possibility for art and creativity, but also really lends itself to community building, ” said Michelle van Looy, Director of the

WANT. The hourly performances include Burlesque, Poetry, Performance Art, Film, Music and an open mic hour at 2am. This rain or shine event will feature both Queer artists and allies and will be fun but also focus on important issues affecting LGBTQ people as well as the opportunity for global awareness of Canadian Issues. It is a “Pay What You Can” event -a hat will be passed after each performer.

“WANT will be setting the stage

for all the things that are amazing and magical about Pride. The spontaneity of the 7 performers, the community and sharing in the beauty of it.“ said Apanaki Temitayo M, WANT Chairman of the Board, Visual Artist and poet. The event begins at 7pm sharp with the first performance and will end at 3:40 am after the last performance. It is PWYC, and after each performance the hat will be passed.

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Carrying the expectation of a Nation Emily Singh TC Reporter Continued From Page 1 -- In a country where educational institutions and public hospitals are in dire state of attention and financial need, why has so much been invested into the construction of stadiums and other “World Cup standard” additions? This is the question on many Brazilian taxpayers mind as they question the motive of their government officials. The numbers speak for themselves with a minimum 40% of their earnings going towards duties, service taxes and sales taxes.

Millions of protestors took to the streets to express their frustration but the situation quickly became violent as police intervened. Equipped with pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets police authorities attempted to eliminate the crowd, as things got violent. In one instance police hit a protestor with a rubber bullet and proceeded to put him in a chokehold as another officer takes pepper spray to his eyes.

Other protestors have taken a more peaceful approach so to say as they marched by the thousands burning the Brazilian flag and chanting in disgust with the FIFA association urging them to go home.

Hidden from the eyes of the public are the many struggles that Brazilian residents have suffered through.

The poor are of course the ones who feel the repercussions of these actions the hardest as they were literally kicked out of their own homes to make way for parking lots and new soccer stadiums to accommodate the games.

International media bodies

have also been greatly affected by protestors as the news of a Reuter’s photographer who had been hit in the head by a rock was reported on their website.

Reuters also reported a similar incident involving the throwing of rocks targeted at British television crewmembers.

The greatest frustration according to protestors is the desperate need of educational and housing improvements across the country. Many citizens and on lookers have also expressed disagreement with police tactics and are urging for a more peaceful approach.

The win against Croatia has left Brazilian fans around the world with a boost of confidence early on as they wait for the next match on June 17th against Mexico. As I watched England take on four time World Cup winner Italy and looked into the stands filled with thousands of cheering fans I can’t help but wonder what is going on in the streets of Brazil. How many residents are sitting on the streets as thousands sit in the stands? How many protestors and innocent people are police authorities attacking?

On the flip side, in Brazil if you aren’t out protesting, you’re out partying and celebrating! Following their 3-1 point victory over Croatia on Thursday millions of Brazilians lined the streets to celebrate. For them they couldn’t be happier to see their home country take the first win of the games right there on home soil. Many citizens expressed their satisfaction with some of the improvements made to cities in anticipation of the games. Many roads and subways have undergone tremendous facelifts in order to prepare for the next few weeks.

The love of the game is what keeps soccer fans enthused and on the edge of their seats. With the games taking an exciting start there is still hope for the situation in Brazil to improve.

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The countdown is on - One year to the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games!

TORONTO -- Nathan Phillips Square will come alive with exciting free programming from Friday, July 11 to Saturday, July 12 as we kick off celebrations marking one year to go until the start of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games.

Soca superstar Machel Montano, direct from Trinidad, will electrify the crowds Friday as part of PANAMANIA, presented by CIBC, along with Dwayne D’ Bandit Pitt and Dr. Jay de Socaprince. The next day, Venezuelan-born Toronto Raptors star Greivis Vasquez will be on hand ready to give coaching tips on the three-point shot.

The festival will begin Friday at noon with the unveiling of the state-of-theart Cisco TORONTO 2015 Countdown Clock. Cisco is a Premier Partner and the Official Information and Communications Technology Provider for the TORONTO 2015 Games.

“For two days, the heart of downtown Toronto — Nathan Phillips Square — will transform into what the TORONTO 2015 Games is all about: an incredible celebration of sport and culture,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015).

“Toronto is a world-class city full of first-class people who come out and cheer on their sport teams and their city,” said Greivis Vasquez of the Toronto Raptors. “I am so excited to help kick off the one year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games. It’s a way for me to give back to this unbelievable city that has become a true home for me and my family and given us so much. I am so thankful to have this opportunity and can’t wait to help celebrate with all of you.”

Machel Montano, who is also tak-

ing part in a concert at the United Nations this month, added: “The 2015 Pan Am Games will spark a wave of positive energy, connecting the diverse community of athletes, artists and spectators participating. I am incredibly excited to bring the HD band to Toronto to help kick off the festivities and spread peace, love and unity from Trinidad to Toronto and the world.”

The celebration site and all activities are designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

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Meet multiple gold medallists Rosie MacLennan (trampoline), Heather Moyse (rugby sevens, cycling and bobsleigh) and Benoît Huot (aquatics) among many other stellar athletes participating in the sports demonstrations and mini-competitions over the two-day festival.

CIBC, the Lead Partner of the Games, together with CIBC Team Next athletes, will be on hand to mark the occasion with an exciting new venture to make sport more accessible for youth across Canada.

Stay tuned for our Saturday, July 12 headliner — to be announced later this month — who will close out the celebrations. Also performing that night will be the legendary Cuban dance band Los Van Van, now celebrating its 45th year filling stadiums around the world.

For more information, including times and details on performers in Toronto, as well as additional one-year countdown celebrations taking place in municipalities throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, please visit TORONTO2015.org/ one-year; visit Facebook at facebook.com/ Toronto2015 and Twitter at @TO2015, #TO2015 and #WeArePanAm.

Canadian Doctors Expanding medical Standards in Developing Countries TORONTO -- Dr. Gary Glassman, better known as Dr. G, is a front runner in the dental industry– oral health education and research. Dr. G is the founder of the ‘Goodwill Oral Health’ project that teaches young dental students in developing countries the latest technologies and procedures to help prevent oral health deceases. Dr. G is travelling to Jamaica June 19th through 23rd to continue his mission on training and helping others.

We would like to discuss an inside story on him and other seasoned Canadian doctors alike that are very committed to giving back and enhancing health standards in the Caribbean while placing Canadian medical skills and specialists in the forefront of the international medical platform.

Dr. G is enlightening and inspiring to the next generation on healthy oral maintenance by showing us the connection between oral health, heart health and our overall general health. Dr. G educates us to view our oral health as being intimately related to our general systemic health. Turning our attention from a purely cosmetic view of our oral health, Dr. G is empowering us to use preventive awareness to detect the early warning signs that can lead to serious health issues.

Dr. Glassman not only built his

large Yorkville practice from scratch but is a professor of dentistry and director of Endodontic Programming for the University of Technology in Jamaica as well as the University of Toronto. Dr. G is often out of the country on his personal philanthropic missions, travelling around the world to poor and developing communities to teach young dental students the latest in dental technologies and procedures. See attached for more background on Dr. G and also summary for Dr. Len Boksman link for more information.

From his vineyards in Argentina to the formidable work he does with the Bridal Bash fundraisers who annually raise money with a grand bash in Toronto’s Bridal Path, Dr. Glassman knows what it truly is to take your successes and turn them into good.

Adding to this is his many great tastes, but while doing good for others he also understands the finer things in life.

Dr. G is very media savvy, very engaging and is being featured in various publications as Canada’s leading oral health expert on a global platform from Dubai, Malaysia, U.S., Latin America and Europe. He is published globally over 120 times, has written 2 chapters in 2 text books and is a professor at two universities.

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Rosie brings Autism Awareness to the forefront NEW YORK -- Vincentian-born Rosanne Small-Morgan is making several strides on her mission to bring more awareness and understanding about the life-changing issue of Autism within minority and Caribbean communities.

Over the past few years, Rosanne, who is a radio host, newspaper columnist, consumer advocate, comedienne, wife and mother overcame several life challenges and is now a well known advocate for Autism.

Affectionately referred to as ‘Rosie’ by her many fans, readers and social media followers, she continues to progress from strength to strength on her journey to share information on this topic of universal relevance as well as to provide support to families with Autistic children.

From a personal perspective, Rosie’s journey was fuelled by her experience with her 12 year old son Zane who is autistic. According to her, “Even though he’s quite high functioning and smart, it has been an uphill battle and fight to get him accumulated in the society around us. I also found that there weren’t many people in my Caribbean Community who were talking openly and candidly regarding their trials re: Autism”.

The journey continued with her sharing her family’s escapades with Zane, his pitfalls and triumphs via blogging. This led to other mothers and households revealing their stories about their own experiences with autism.

This blogging initiative along with Rosie’s authentic passion for speaking on the topic encour-

aged several Caribbean mothers to contact her regarding their trials and even motivated some to start their own support groups to benefit families.

Rosie is now a noted and in demand speaker on Autism. She has graced several forums in North-America and the Caribbean such as the Vincy Cares Awards dinner in New York and the annual Karen Hind’s Phenomenal Woman’s Conference in St. Vincent and The Grenadines.

In order to impart information on this heavy topic, during her speaking engagements Rosie utilizes her talent for storytelling and stand-up comedy as her general approach.

She shared, “I think I can help bring more of a spotlight and understanding through my comedic type talks/lectures and helpful, personal tips about autism and give feedback to the audience on how our family handled particular challenges”.

Even amidst authoring a soon to be released book on autism and with aspirations of working along with Special Needs Schools, Education Departments, Churches, Rotary Clubs, the Special Olympics, any other organization that supports Autism or special needs, Rosie remains determined to make the topic less taboo in the Caribbean market. “My hope is that my presentations will open up the dialogue for several people to come forward and either seek assistance or start support groups throughout our islands and the Diaspora as a whole”.

US Issues Virus Travel Alert TRINIDAD -- Beat that bug! Health Minister Fuad Khan has urged T&T communities to maintain vigilence to eradicate mosquitoes and ensure the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus—now in 20 Caribbean islands and some US states— doesn’t surface here. Noting that T&T is among a few regional territories that is free of the painful virus, Khan said: “We can’t afford to be complacent. Ensuring your surroundings don’t harbour stagnant water and mosquitoes is key.”

Khan was commenting on news reports over the weekend that the viral illness has surfaced across the United States “carried by recent travelers to the Caribbean where it was reported that the virus is raging”. Atlanta’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is advising US travelers to the Caribbean protect themselves from mosquito bites. The warning was issued at the start of the summer vacation period when travel to the region increases.

The virus is transmitted by Aedes Egypti mosquitoes who may bite infected persons. There is no vaccine. While the virus does not typically lead to death, conditions can become debilitating. Symptoms can become emphasized and dangerous for adults over 65, newborns and individuals who already have health issues like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure.

Most common symptoms are fever and joint pain as well as headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Joint pain can take up to a few months or longer for full recovery.

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) last week reported that the number of confirmed and suspected cases rose to 135,651,

up from just over 100,000 on June 2. The virus has been detected in 20 Caribbean countries and territories, with the largest outbreak in the Dominican Republic.

Carpha said travelers to the following Caribbean islands are at risk of getting chikungunya: Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Island, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, St Martin, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Maarten (Dutch) The Dominican Republic has had more than 77,000 suspected cases since January, including 20,000 new suspected cases in the last week.

Confirmed cases were reported in North Carolina, Nebraska and Indiana last week. Florida with 25 cases has the majority in the US, according to the CDC. Khan said his Ministry has been working over the last eight months with other local bodies to keep on top of the situation: “The reason T&T hasn’t gotten Chikungunya yet is because a lot of work is being done by agencies, including the Insect Vector Unit and others, to try to control mosquito spread.

“T&T can stay free of this if we keep doing the right things…Use insect repellant or citronella oil. Check water storage units or your plants daily.

If necessary, call the Insect Vector Control Unit and they’ll come and spray,” he added.

Travelers to Africa, Asia, and islands in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific are also at risk as the virus is present in many of these areas.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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Murder of Lusignan lad: Perverting the course of justice charge likely for suspectʼs father GUYANA -- The Guyana Police Force is looking to institute charges against the father of one of the two young men who confessed to strangling Dhanraj Latchman to death last Wednesday night in the Parika Backdam.

Crime Chief Leslie James confirmed last evening that the police are examining the possibility of charging the man for his actions during the course of a police investigation.

After the two cousins confessed to killing their friend, they told investigators that they hid his car keys and cell-phones at a home in Third Street, Lusignan. They also told investigators exactly where in the house the items were hidden.

However, when the police arrived at the house in question, and searched for the items where the men said they were hidden, they were not there. But after intense questioning, the father of one of the men admitted removing the items from where his son had hidden them, and putting them elsewhere.

He then led police to where he’d buried the items outside the house, and was made to retrieve them himself. It transpired that the man had earlier visited the deceased’s home and spoken with his mother, telling her how sorry he was to hear what had happened to her son, and that if his son was indeed involved in the murder, he’d see to it that he faced the full force of the law.

On Saturday, Latchman’s mother, Taramattia Daby, had told the Guyana Chronicle: “But if meh been know that dis man had me car key and meh son two cell phones, it would ah be another day! It would ah be another day! Dem woulda got to carry me and lock me up, because I woulda beat this man so bad what come in this yard and tell me but he

na know, and he ah give me he sympathy and he know what happen.”

She made the foregoing comments after learning that the very man was responsible for hiding her son’s belongings, after the boys confessed to murdering him and dumping his body aback Parika.

She’d also said at the time that she was not prepared to take any form of compensation from the two suspects’ relatives for the murder of her son; that she’d rather that they faced the law.

The two suspects, who are close rela-tives, are being held by the police for the kid-napping and subsequent murder of their friend,, 17-year-old Danrag Latchman of 115 Lusig-nan. The two were last seen in the teen’s whitee Toyota 212, PMM 9823.

They on Friday told investigators thatt they were forced to strangle the lad after theirr bid to sell his car failed. They said they had no o other option, since they had already told him m that they were going to collect money; and thee mere idea that the car was not sold and they y had no money, they had no other alternative butt to kill him.

They reportedly drove to the Parikaa backdam where they committed the act, and d then drove the car back to a location along g the backdam as close as possible to the Publicc Road, where they caught public transportation n and made their way back to the East Coast.

They did tell investigators that they’d d hired their friend to take them to Parika, butt had returned later that evening. However, thee police held on to them after they both gavee conflicting reports about what transpired dur-ing the period they were with the youngster..

(Guyana Chronicle)

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JAMAICA -- OPPOSITION spokesperson on tourism and cruise shipping, Shahine Robinson, says that cruise ships are deserting Jamaica because of the poor condition of the port facilities.

“Why are they leaving? Carnival and every other cruise liner want passengers to have the best on-land experience, and currently it is not happening (in Jamaica),” Robinson told the House of Representatives as she contributed to the sectoral debate last Wednesday.

“I am saying to you, address it, and address it with alacrity,” she told Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Dr Wykeham McNeill, who was present for the contribution.

According to Robinson, Jamaica’s cruise ship arrivals last year were down by 4.2 per cent over 2012. Broken down, Ocho Rios was down by 3.2 per cent and Montego Bay down by a whopping 29.8 per cent. Falmouth, on the other hand, registered an increase of 10 per cent.

“As a matter of fact, it is noteworthy that the Falmouth Cruise Port welcomed nearly half of the 1.2 million cruise visitors last year,” she pointed out. But, she said that while the

country should be pleased with the growth in Falmouth, the port could do much better than it is currently doing.

“It has come to my attention that Carnival Breeze, one of the largest ships built for Carnival Cruises, as of May 2015, will no longer call on Ocho Rios. We are looking at a fall off of approximately 100,000 visitors per annum, and this is just for Ocho Rios alone,” she said.

“We cannot afford for this to happen.

Our tourism product cannot afford this kind of dislocation. Businesses will close and people will lose their jobs,” she warned.

Robinson called on the minister to: boost berthing capacity and cruise ship arrivals; effectively balance the cruise ship traffic spread across resort towns -- including Port Antonio which has massive potential for exclusive boutique tourism -- and make the resort towns more attractive and tourist-friendly.

“I again remind the minister of the importance of moving now, as we face a crisis on our hands if current trends continue,” she concluded. (Jamaica Observer)

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Girl, 11, found hanging from clothes line TRINIDAD -- Primary school pupil Rehanna Briggs had a bright and promising future, but it all came to an abrupt end on Friday evening when she was found dangling from a clothes line at her Williamsville, home. In what could only be described as a tragic accident, the 11-year-old girl, who was last seen playing with her niece at their home in Dyer Village, was found with clothes entangled around her neck and hanging from the clothes line.

Sunday, when the SG Guardian visited Rehanna’s home, the house was locked. According to relatives, Rehanna’s mother Angela, who suffers from high blood pressure, had to be sedated after her daughter’s death. She is currently warded at hospital. Rehanna’s cousin Wanda Campbell, who lives next door, said the family was still in shock and were in the process of making funeral arrangements.

Police reports stated that Rehanna and her six-year-old niece, Eve, were playing when the child’s mother Laura took her for a bath around 5.35 pm. The woman returned at 6 pm and found Rehanna hanging from the clothes line. With tears rolling down her cheeks, Campbell said she was still in a state of disbelief that the child, who was the youngest of her siblings, was dead.

“I wish I did not see. You know you read about things with children, you hear about it, but it hit home now. We have no more Rehanna,” she sobbed.

She explained that on Friday evening around 6 pm, Rehanna was playing with her niece at her home, a concrete structure which is under construction, when the child’s mother came and took her to bathe. Rehanna’s mother was not at home at the time.

Rehanna, Campbell said, was left alone for a “split second.” She said the sister-in-law returned to the house to get ice and juice when she found Rehanna’s lifeless body. “It happened so fast.

I just hear her sister-in-law scream outt ‘Wanda, Wanda I think Rehanna break k her neck.’ I scream and run out saying,, ‘no, no.’ They start pumping her (performing CPR) and give her air, but forr nothing she wouldn’t move, wouldn’tt breathe,” she sobbed as she wiped away y tears.

She said relatives continued d their frantic attempts to resuscitate Rehanna until the ambulance arrived..

“When they hook up the machine to she,, she was already flatline. There was no o lines going up and down. The lines weree flat on the (heart monitor) machine,” shee said.

Rehanna was taken to the Princes Town n

District Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Campbell said Rehanna was the baby of her family and “she was always a jolly, happy child. She was always smiling. I cannot believe she is not here anymore.”

Rehanna’s aunt Jacqueline said Rehanna loved to dance, and she believes the girl was dancing and playing with the clothes on the line when she became entangled. Campbell said the girl loved to run and was a “tomboy.” She said she has two sons and always keeps

an eye on them. “The games these children does play, these stunts. You always have to keep an eye. My two sons does play, too. People say I overprotective, but I does want to see them in front my eyes,” she said.

The Standard Four pupil of Hardbargain Government Primary School was expected to sit SEA next year. An autopsy is expected to be performed tomorrow. PC Ballantyne of the Princes Town CID is continuing investigations. (Trinidad Guardian)

Premonition before girlʼs hanging death TRINIDAD -- Days before 11-year-old Rehanna Briggs was found hanging from a clothes line at her Williamsville home, her sister, Antonia Perry, had a premonition that someone was going to die. The mother of two said: “I know someone in my family was going to die, I had a feeling. I thought it was going to be my son.

A few days ago I was crying telling a co worker I feel my son is going to die not knowing it was my sister.”

Rehanna’s mother, Angela, who suffers from high blood pressure, was discharged from hospital on Saturday night. She had to be warded and sedated after learning of the girl’s death. Perry said her mother, who is inconsolable, has

been sleeping on a couch because she cannot go into the bedroom she shared with Rehanna.

Rehanna, a standard four pupil of Hardbargain Government Primary School and the youngest of six children, was found hanging from a clothes line at her Dyer Village, Williamsville home, on Friday. She was taken to the Princes Town District Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Police said her death appears to be accidental. An autopsy is expected to be done later today to determine the cause of death. PC Ballantyne of the Princes Town CID is continuing investigations.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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Jamaica Military Museum unveils Manley, Matalon displays JAMAICA -- The Jamaica Military Museum now displays the medals and service records of Rt Excellent Norman Manley and Major Isaac Joseph Matalon, thanks to contributions from their families.

At a cocktail event to unveil the new displays at Up Park Camp in St Andrew two Saturdays ago, chief of defence staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Major-General Antony Anderson

thanked the assembled members of the Manley and Matalon families for their assistance in helping to preserve the his-

tory of Jamaica’s military.

The Jamaica National Building Society-sponsored event was well attended by members of the business and arts communities and also saw an impressive turnout from among the upper ranks of the JDF officer corps.

Attendees were treated to a special tour of the museum as well as a display of works from several of Jamaica’s leading artists. (Jamaica Observer)

Eric Williams Memorial lecturer: New thinking needed to solve regionʼs problems TRINIDAD -- T&T and Jamaica have been successful in maintaining political stability under the system of democracy 50 years after they gained political independence from Great Britain, even as countries around the world continue to grapple with the concept, Franklin W Knight, director at the Centre for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University, said on Saturday night.

Knight, who delivered the 28th Dr Eric Williams Memorial Lecture at the Central Bank Auditorium in Port-ofSpain, said after five decades of political Independence the islands had fairly good public health, education and economic systems. However, he explained, the challenges to political Independence and national sovereignty were not identical for T&T and Jamaica.

“In the first decade or so of after Independence, Jamaica was enjoying the same favourable economic winds as most or the rest of the world. Throughout the Americas the 1960s were considered the decade of rising expectation. Prices for exports were good, domestic food supplies were ample, wage increases generally exceeded price increases and the middle sectors expanded significantly. Everyone thought those times would last forever,” he said.

“But since about the 1970s, the economic winds have been generally unfavourable to Jamaica, as well as most of the rest of the rest of the world. Some of the economic maladies of Jamaica, if

less so for T&T, have been self-inflicted and the economic problems have exacerbated greatly the institutional inadequacies with which Jamaica began its independent political existence. The challenges to politics, the economy and civil society in general have been severe, multiple, interrelated, sometimes unexpected and occasionally disastrous.”

Knight said T&T had been more fortunate with its natural resources and had been better served in its developmental policies. The local petroleum industry helped T&T weather the severe economic downturns witnessed during the 1970s, 1980s and post 2000, he said.

“In T&T oil and gas account for about 40 per cent of GDP, 80 per cent of exports and five per cent employment. T&T is a major manufacturing centre in the Caribbean, as well as a major investment centre.

“With half the land area and about half the population, T&T has roughly the same GDP as Jamaica— equivalent to twice the per capita GDP of Jamaica: US$20,000 versus US$10,000.

But even a per capita GDP of US$20,000 is significantly less than that enjoyed in the Bahamas or Bermuda, so that is not much to shout about.”

Knight said the four issues that would confront both countries going forward are economic sustainability in a rapidly globalising world where production and productivity could be trumped by malicious uncontrolled market ma-

nipulation; the problem of equality of meritocracy in a civil society that is fast approaching the Hobbesian state of nature where life is “nasty, brutish and short”; political succession and institution building where the basic political parties seem to have prematurely ossified and politics is guided less by consistent principles than by maximising greed; and the global problem of narcotrafficking and civil violence that constitute an unavoidable hazard to institutions and communities.

“As elsewhere in this increasingly globalised world, political stability is closely affiliated with economic stability, so everywhere across the Caribbean, given the relatively limited natural resources, each Caribbean state will need to be untiring and increasingly creative in the pursuit of economic sustainability,” Knight said. He added that resolving the region’s problems will require “consistent and seriously applied new ways of thinking, of anticipating problems and applying flexible solutions”.

“That sort of mentality is rare anywhere in the Caribbean. Perhaps each Caribbean state will, after all the fits and starts, find efficacy in co-cooperativeness, not necessarily as a confederated or unified system like the European Community, but rather in selected avenues of applied pragmatic economic activity,” Knight said. (Trinidad Guardian)

Essequibo manʼs suicide upsets childrenʼ s Fatherʼs Day plans GUYANA -- A 24-year-old father of three of Westbury Housing Scheme on the Essequibo Coast allegedly ended his life by hanging himself with a window blind at around 03:00hrs Saturday, shattering the Fathers’ Day dreams of his wife and children.According to Tomika Marks, she and husband, Roberto Smith had an argument earlier Friday night, but made up matters later and even had a little ‘lime’ and conversation on their

bridge.

After their little talk on the bridge, Tomika said Roberto left to go and see a friend nearby, and she went to bed. But on awakening around 03:00 hrs Saturday, she had a sudden urge to open their front window and look outside.

That’s when she saw her husband hanging from a dunks tree in their yard. Springing into action, Tomika said she rushed out of the house and loosened

the noose from around Roberto’s neck, as she called out to the neighbours for help. Up until then, she said, he was still alive, as she could hear him groaning.

By the time she managed to get him to the hospital, he’d already died.

A carpenter by trade, Roberto has left to mourn, besides his wife, his three young children, aged four, two and 12 months. Police are investigating.

(Guyana Chronicle)

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Kenneth Suratt He leads the blind TRINIDAD -- Kenneth Suratt, 45, from Marabella, is an outspoken activist for the well-being and welfare of the blind and visually impaired. Suratt, blind since the age of 14, is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the T&T Blind Welfare Association (TTBWA).

Before becoming the CEO at the TTBWA, he was involved for many years at the association as handicraft worker, music teacher, welfare officer, instructor, supervisor and acting manager. He has taught the use of computers to the blind and visually impaired and is an authorised songwriter at Cott (Copyright Organisation of T&T). In 1994 he received the National Youth Award for special education and leadership.

His mission as a social entrepreneur is to continue to be an agent of change for the community of the blind and visually impaired.

In his words, “I lead the blind instead of following the sighted.”

The TTBWA celebrates 100 years of existence this year, and the milestone has already been celebrated with the association hosting Jewels of the Evening 2, a twoconcert series which featured talent from the blind and visually impaired community. This was the second year for the concert series under the patronage of the President’s wife, Reema Carmona. The theme of the centenary celebrations is Empowerment and Inclusion of Blind Persons in Society. The TTBWA was formed back in 1910 due to the pioneering efforts of blind Guyanese immigrant James Alves after much hard work and advocating for the blind community (at the time some 533 blind people were registered). The history of the TTBWA will be commemorated in a publication marking its centenary milestone.

Tell us a bit about your early years.

I was born on Lagandeaux Estate in Guayaguayare. Even though I was a low-vision child, my mother especially insisted that I get an education and enrolled me in the St Thomas RC School in Mayaro. At age eight, the teacher realised that I could not see on the blackboard from where I was seated and suggested to my mother that I should have my eyes examine by an ophthalmologist. She took me to the San Fernando General Hospital, and the doctors informed her that my sight would not improve and suggested that I should be enrolled at the School for Blind Children in Santa Cruz.

I performed well as a student there and was selected to attend QRC as part of the integration programme, where blind children were mainstreamed into the regular school system. My eyesight allowed me to use regular printed books but I had to bring it very close to my face to read the printed text. I did not develop the skill of reading brail with my fingers. Instead, I used my little bit of eyesight to do so. This became a problem when I lost my sight completely at age 14. After return-

ing from eye surgery in Miami and England, I found it difficult to cope immediately with reading brail with my fingers and as a result of that, I did not return to QRC. I continued my education at the School for Blind Children and developed my coping skills to understand my blindness.

What is the most prevalent misconception about blind people or those who are visually impaired?

Most people believe that they have to speak loudly to people who are blind. When this happens I quietly say, “I am blind, not deaf.”

Not in a way to belittle the individual but to educate them on how to interact with people who are blind.

If someone only reads a couple lines of this interview what would you want them to know?

That blind people are created in the image and likeness of God, we just do things differently.

How do you communicate, what communication tools do you use in today’s technological world?

To access my computer I use software that converts the text on the screen to synthesised speech. This technology is called text–tospeech (TTS) software. Since Apple started building TTS in their products, a lot of other companies followed them because they realised that blind people also have money to spend, too! I have an Apple iPhone where I could have access to my contacts, send text messages on BBM, WhatsApp, make free calls with magicJack and Viber, and navigate my surrounding with Waze and BlindSquare, read the news locally, regionally and internationally. My computer at the office has a software on it called Jaws (Job access with speech). I could scan printed letters and it is converted to text by the system called optical character recognition (OCR). I can read and send messages, and before my secretary comes to work, I will e-mail her things to be done from either home, on the road from my phone or from my desktop computer. We are working with all major banks to install the necessary TTS software at their ATMs so that people who are blind could access their finances when the banks are closed.

What is the biggest need/priority of the TTBWA and how can people help?

We need more money so that we could purchase the required aids so that blind people could be equipped to function in a sighted world. Also, parents need to encourage their children to learn how to give service by volunteering from an early age for the TTWBA. The ongoing training and retraining of our employees so that they could improve the quality of service we offer to people who are blind. Working together with other disability

organisations to implement a national building code to accommodate the disabled community is also up there on our list.

Tell us about your inspiration to do the type of “work” you do.

I am not driven by money or by selfish desires, but to structure an organisation to deliver quality service and opportunities for all people who are blind. As they say, a rising tide lifts all boats. If the TTBWA becomes stronger, then all people who are blind or visually impaired will be better for it and be able to contribute to the building of our nation.

What are some of the challenges you face and how do you deal with them?

My biggest challenge is overcoming my fear of blindness. Today, I am still trying to deal with my condition and consider myself as a student of blindness. Living in a sighteddominated world as a blind person may have setbacks, but it also gives me an opportunity to become a symbol of hope for those who are yet to travel this road as a blind person. Every time I achieve something it brings me closer and closer in overcoming this fear. When people who are sighted reach out to me and do not focus on my blindness but on my ability, it helps to make life as a person who is blind enjoyable.

What would you consider your dream or ideal achievement?

My dream is to repay my mortgage and other loans by age 55. Make my home, my most prized possession, as comfortable as possible so I could have my special place for relaxation and comfort. All my life, I either lived on an estate or by my grandmother. It feels great to own your own home and I intend to make it my castle, fit for a king.

At which schools/educational institutions did you receive your education?

St Thomas RC, Mayaro; QRC; School for the Blind, Santa Cruz; Hadley School for the Blind, Illinois, USA; other institutions for computer literacy and other courses; currently enrolled at Costaatt pursuing the BSC in human resource management.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Listening to music, playing the guitar and keyboard, swimming, meeting people and writing songs.

What do you consider as your greatest achievement?

My biggest achievement is securing a permanent home for the southern branch of the TTBWA. The southern branch of the association was housed in an old rum bond on St Andrew’s Street, San Fernando, with limited space and unsanitary conditions.

Of all your prizes and awards which do you rate as extremely special?

Composing for Asha Kamachee, the blind chutney singer. When she was crowned the Tuco chutney monarch with one of my compositions, I felt proud that we broke the bogey that stood in her way of winning a crown.

What advice would you give to the young people of T&T? Know what you want and ensure it wants you.

Get advice from the professional on how to achieve it. Formulate a plan. Keep monitoring your plan to ensure you are on target to attain your goal.

What goals and/or ambitions do you still have?

My main goal is to close the gap between the blind and sighted and, as Martin Luther King wished, for all of us to walk hand in hand as brothers and sisters, as children of God in an ever-changing world where buildings, cities, and the natural environment could be made accessible for people who are disabled to enjoy the beautiful things this land has to offer its citizens.

Anything else about you that you’d like our readers to know?

I could still enjoy a cold drink and light conversation with friends and family, go swimming at Maracas, and have a shark and bake.

Will never get fed up of doubles. I think it is our national pastime.

If you had an opportunity to meet anyone in the world, who would it be?

I would love to meet Brian Lara. The reason is that whenever people criticised him, he did not respond in words but with the bat. In that way, he silenced the critics, leaving them with their mouths open…I admired that.

Who was your hero growing up, outside of your family?

Deonarine Ragoo stands out as my hero. Even though he had a little, he gained a lot. With very little education he became a successful businessman and the first blind person to contest and win a local government election. If I ever had any doubts that sighted people would not support a blind person, the result of that election changed my mind. Once you have something good, the world will beat a path to your doorstep. He is also a successful parent and was able to give his children an education he never had. He always said, “This race to improve the lives of people who are blind is not for the swiftest but for those who have endurance.”

What daily motto/credo do you live by… your recipe for success?

Focus on the work and the fruits will come.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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The Jokerʼs alive in T&TNew music release inspires his reveal Aba Luke Entertainment Seems like Squeezy Rankin’s not the only one flashing that signature ‘Joker’ smile. The Batman movie character is set to come out in full force soon this time though, the man pulling the strings will be none other than the very infectious, Olatunji Yearwood.

The Trinidad Soca artiste is set

to unleash a new track and of course, promotional efforts are in full swing.

The artiste posted an image on Instagram earlier, undoubtedly hinting at teh song’s essence.

Etceterabuzz.com has learnt that the dancehall track will be released and may be called “Squat on The (Jook)-er”. YES you are reading right!

Olatunji Yearwood has been known to dabble with various styles of music. In 2013, he showed that he’s quite the entertainer, offering his fans several songs that infectiously spread across the Caribbean. His singles, ‘Call Meh’,’Tadow’,’Bam Bam’ and ‘Wah Do’, have all been enbraced by

ses - a clear the masses on of the arindication trength, no tiste’s strength, doubt.

The new single is said to be eatz Entera MillBeatz tainmentt Produclatunji is tion. Olatunji rd of the one third frontlinee line up tra Garof Destra acchanal cia’s Bacchanal EtceterBand. (Etceterom) aBuzz.com)

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Windies spirits high despite defeat, says Roach TRINIDAD -- Fast bowler Kemar Roach says the heavy loss to New Zealand in the first Test has not disrupted the mood in the West Indies camp.

The Caribbean side suffered a 186-run loss to the Black Caps inside four days at Sabina Park last Wednesday, to fall behind 0-1 in the three-match series.

“The [mood in the] camp is good, the atmosphere is good. The guys are happy and chirpy and stuff,” Roach said Saturday.

“But we know what happened in Jamaica, we’re 1-0 down and we’re behind the eighth ball so we have to go out there and look to win this Test match otherwise we lose the series.

“The guys are working hard, getting their minds right, and I don’t see any reason why we can’t win this Test match in Trinidad.”

West Indies watched as New Zealand piled up 508 for seven declared in their first innings on a

flat track in Kingston, but then twice batted poorly to succumb to an embarrassing defeat.

Roach, in his first Test in nearly a year following a shoulder injury which required surgery last December, went wicket-less in the first innings but picked up two wickets for 12 runs off 12 overs in the second innings.

The Barbadian admitted that the match had been a difficult one for him.

“Jamaica was a tough Test match.

It was my first Test back after injury. The wicket wasn’t really good for fast bowling so you had to work really hard on it,” Roach explained.

“It was best to keep line and length on it and pitch up to the batsman as much as possible. I think the bowlers did pretty well. We didn’t get the wickets we wanted, but we created chances.”

He added: “The The first morning I was a bit nervous. I had a shoulder injury and it was my bowling shoulder so I was a bit tentative at first but

then I realised it felt perfect ... but the first hour back in Test cricket was difficult for me but I came out on top.”

West Indies face New Zealand in the second Test starting at Queen’s Park Oval today, and Roach said he is looking forward to the outing.

In his last Test at the venue, Roach finished with a 10-wicket match haul to take Man-of-the-Match honours in a draw encounter against Australia.

“Coming to Trinidad now, the last Test I played here I performed pretty well against Australia so I’m looking to better that performance or even top it. I’m just going to go out there put in my best and give it a good shot,” said Roach.

“In Trinidad, the wicket has gotten better over the years so it’s better for fast bowling. So you’ve just got to go out there and put the work in, bowl some strong balls in good areas, the batsmen will make mistakes and you will get the wickets.” (CMC)

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Gabriel likely to feature as Windies hope for rain relief TRINIDAD -- The West Indies cricketers will be hoping the Almighty sends blessings by keeping the rain away, so that they could get in the full five days in the second Test against New Zealand which begins at 10am today at the Queen’s Park Oval.

The struggling West Indies lost the opening Test by 186 runs at Sabina Park in Jamaica, and will be hoping that the weather holds so that they can have an even chance of winning the second Test.

Rain has been in the air over the past week and the forecast is for more over the coming few days. This does not make good reading but hopefully there will be enough time to get in enough cricket for a meaningful match.

Yesterday the locals had a work out at the Oval and from all reports everything is fine with the squad in terms of injury. The team spirit remains upbeat despite the opening loss and with the new players coming in there is optimism.

Jermaine Blackwood and Leon Johnson come into the fray replacing Keiran Powell and Marlon Samuels respectively.

There is a strong indication that the home team would go into this Test with a third

pacer in the form of Shannon Gabriel and use one spinner. The track at the Oval has changed in recent years and would give assistance to the fast bowlers as well.

Skipper Denesh Ramdin is backing his boys to come good. “We have no choice but to go all out in this Test. We have the talent to win matches against New Zealand and it has been frustrating that the results have not come our way.

“Hopefully the guys can go out there and give off their best, so that we can come back into this series and have a chance at even winning it. We have been working hard and it is all in the head right now. The guys have to be positive, go out there and believe in themselves and their teammates and we can be right back in this series.”

Ramdin said the pitch at the Oval should be a sporting one which would give assistance to whoever is willing to work for it. “We have the batting and bowling attack to suit this pitch and once we go at the opposition positively we would get the result we want.”

Meanwhile, New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee who was brilliant in the opening Test said: “Coming to Trinidad

now, the last Test I played here I performed pretty well so I’m looking to better that performance or even top it. I’m just going to go out there put in my best and give it a good shot.

“In Trinidad, the wicket has got better over the years, so it’s better for fast bowling. So you’ve just got to go out there and put the work in, bowl some strong balls in good areas, the batsmen will make mistakes and you will get the wickets.”

Teams West Indies: Denesh Ramdin (capt), Chris Gayle, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kirk Edwards, Darren Bravo, Jermaine Blackwood, Leon Johnson, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kemar Roach, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Shane Shillingford, Jason Holder and Shannon Gabriel.

New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (capt), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Mark Craig, Peter Fulton, Tom Latham, Jimmy Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Hamish Rutherford, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling and Kane Williamson. (Trinidad Guardian)

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Eddoes with leftover Trinbago stewed pork would ldd use yam ((fi finger yam)) iinstead t d off th the h eddoes, with amazing results.

Chris De La Rosa Caribbean Cooking Whenever I make stewed pork (Trinidad style stewed pork) I purposely make extra so I have leftovers for adding to other dishes.. like this one using eddoes. As I’ve mentioned before I’m a ‘country’ boy at heart, so ground provisions (starchy root type vegetables) are a huge part of my diet (though expensive to buy here in Canada). This recipe is a take on one our mom would do, but she

You’ll Need: 2 lbs eddoes 1/4 teaspoon salt (boiling the eddoes) pinch black pepper 2 scallions 1 tomato (diced | deseeded) 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup stewed pork.

Tip: When peeling/washing the eddoes you may want to wear gloves or coat your hands with vegetable oil as the starch/sap can cause irritation.

Using a sharp pairing knife or po-

ttato t peeler, l peell th the h skin kii off ff tthe ff h eddoes, dd dd cutt in half and wash with cool water. Then place in a deep pot covered with water and bring to a boil on a high heat. As it comes to a boil, add the salt and skim of any foamy residue on the surface. Reduce to a rolling boil and cook until tender (about 15-20 minutes) To test to see if they’re fully cooked, pierce with a knife and if there’s no resistance.. they’re good to go. Drain and set aside.

As the eddoes cook/boil, you can prep the tomato, onion , garlic and scallion (dice).

In a wide saucepan heat the oil on a medium flame and add the butter, then go in with the onion, garlic, scallion and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let this gently cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Next up add the diced tomato, give it a good stir and let it go for another min-

ute adding the t bbefore f ddi th h lleft ft over stewed t d pork k pieces. Turn up your heat to medium and let it go for another 2-3 minutes.

It’s now time to add the cooked eddoes to the pot and give it a good stir to ensure the eddoes are coated in the wonderful flavors we put together. Since the eddoes should still be warm, it will only take a minute or 2 to complete this amazing dish.

When boiling the eddoes do remember to cut them the same size so they cook evenly and if you don’t have stewed pork you can always start off with diced bacon or if you want to give it an Italian twist.. go with some pancetta. Do serve warm.. reheats well in the microwave.

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Stroke Rehabilitation Through Yoga Geeta Maraj Yoga Yoga has become a mainstream term used to describe exercises geared to those with greater flexibility. There is much more to this magnificent art which far outweighs intricate postures.

Studies continue to show that yoga is beneficial in aiding stroke survivors improve their balance and flexibility. Yoga asanas also help to restore muscle strength and tone.

When a person suffers from a stroke, the brain is deprived of a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood which is vital to its efficient functioning. A stroke occurs as a result of a blockage or a break in one of the vessels which supplies blood to the brain. This creates damage to the fragile brain tissue, and depending on where this occurs, various limitations to the body is the resulting factor.

The consequences of a stroke can be paralysis on one side of the body, speech

impediment, and difficulty with memory, coordination and association of ideas. More so, stroke victims often suffer from balance issues which result in a greater risk of falling and bone injuries.

Routinely, after a stroke, there is a rehabilitation program in which the sufferer is enrolled, so as to improve balance, coordination and muscular tone. Adding a yoga routine to help with rehabilitation can greatly enhance recovery rate. Yoga not only tones and stretches specific muscles that are affected, but also helps with emotional and psychological recovery. The latter is mainly through a variety of breathing and relaxation routines.

Always seek your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent before starting a yoga routine as some stretches should be avoided based on the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health status. Equally, seek a yoga therapist who is qualified to render such therapy.

Crucial is to find ways of preventing another stroke from ever occurring. Depending on the type of stroke from which one has suffered, the preventative measures differ. However, the basics for preventing a stroke in the first place, or have a recurrence of a stroke includes: not smoking, control of your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a healthy diet, and having a balance between work and leisure time.

There are a number of exercises in yoga which help to tone the facial muscles af-

ter a stroke. These exercises can be routinely performed whether you have had a stroke or not, for they help to strengthen the facial muscles. As we get older, it is equally important to strengthen the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue. The extrinsic muscles help the tongue move up and down, from side to side and in and out. These muscles keep the tongue in place by being latched to the jaw bone. The intrinsic muscles are within the tongue and aid in the tongueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to alter its shape. This feature is important for clear speech and correct swallowing or deglutition. By strengthening the muscles of the tongue, choking on solids and liquids when eating can be prevented.

Choking allows small particles to be pushed into the lungs, gradually increasing pneumonia risks.

Here are a few exercises which can be performed to strengthen facial and tongue muscles: Trace the shape of each of your tooth with the tip of your tongue. When tracing the shape of each tooth, be sure to trace over the entire front, the base, and the back of each tooth. Start from the upper left back molar and move slowly around to the upper right back molar. Then trace with the tip of your tongue, the bottom teeth - beginning with the right back molar and move along to the left back molar. This will be difficult to do at first as your tongue will ache, but persevere and the ache will be less as you strengthen the tongue muscles. Try to do this exercise at least 2 to 3 times a day.

A second exercise is to push the cheek away with your tongue. To commence this exercise reach around the inner circumference of the mouth with your tongue and push away the cheek from the gum line. Then, begin from the back, upper left side of your teeth and move your tongue across to the right upper teeth, pushing the cheek from the gum line with as much strength as possible. Proceed in the same manner from the bottom right lower jaw and move over to the bottom left lower jaw. Remember it is the strength in the push of your tongue between your cheek and gum line that

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Relax the facial muscles by blowing a huge air bubble and move it slowly from the right cheek to the left cheek, pushing out the cheek as much as possible. Then switch the air bubble back and forth between the two cheeks as often as is comfortable.

Remember to always breathe as you do these exercises and do not hold your breath. It is the oxygen which helps to work and strengthen the muscles. If you hold your breath while doing these exercises, you are robbing your muscles of the energy rich oxygen which it requires, leading to cramps in the muscles. Best of all, these exercises also help to keep the face glowing and shapely.

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The best natural sources of Immune-Boosting Zinc The essential trace mineral zinc performs a surprisingly large number of roles in our bodies. It promotes enzyme activity, helps manufacture immune-boosting T-cells in our bloodstreams, works as an antioxidant, and more. Despite being found in many foods, however, zinc deficiencies are common. In fact, experts estimate that 12 percent of the total population (and 40 percent of the elderly population) of the United States suffers from a deficiency, which can result in compromised immunity, loss of hair and appetite, and cognitive impairment. Fortunately, a deficiency can be remedied by simply eating more zinc-rich whole foods.

Whole Foods Rich in Zinc

and lobster, for instance, will almost meet half of your RDI of the mineral.

Oysters: Animal products tend to be higher in zinc than plant foods, and oysters contain the highest concentrations of all. Though data varies depending on the type of oyster and the cleanliness of the water in which it lived, you can expect a three ounce serving of cooked oysters to provide at least 500 percent of your recommended daily intake (RDI) of zinc. This figure can reach four figures with more expensive oysters like wild eastern oyster – far more zinc than most people need for maintenance, but perfect for correcting a deficiency.

Beef and lamb: Though zinc is present in the meat of almost all land-based animals, beef and lamb contain the most of it. However, as with oysters, quality is key here. The meat of sustainably-raised, grass-fed cows and lambs will be far more nutritious than that of abused ones that are fed indoors. Moreover, different parts of the animal contain different concentrations of zinc. As a general rule, expect to find at least 80 percent of our RDI of zinc in 100 grams of cooked beef, and between 40 and 50 percent of our RDI of zinc in 100 grams of cooked lamb. The shoulder and shank tend to contain the most zinc in both animals.

Though other sea animals don’t contain as much zinc as oysters, they’re still good sources of it. A three ounce serving of crab

Wheatgrass: Wheatgrass contains higher concentrations of zinc than any other plant food. In fact, a mere four grams of this gluten-free food – enough for a single juice shot – contains an amazing 62 milligrams of zinc, or 413 percent of our RDI. Wheatgrass also contains similarly astonishing levels of other nutrients such as manganese, vitamin E, and the potent blood cleanser chlorophyll.

Indeed, it is so nutrient-dense that experts estimate that a single shot of fresh wheatgrass juice is the nutritional equivalent of eating one kilogram of garden vegetables!

Wheat germ: One cup of toasted wheat

germ provides us with 16 milligrams of zinc, or 126 percent of our RDI. This much-loved food, which is made from the most nutritious part of the wheat kernel, is also bursting with fiber, manganese, selenium, magnesium, and iron. Unlike wheatgrass, however, wheat germ is not gluten-free. This could be problematic for the growing number of people who have undiagnosed gluten sensitivities.

Moreover, some research – such as that contained in Dr. William Davis’s bestselling 2011 book, Wheat Belly – indicates that all modern wheat is bad for us. Therefore, if you’re in a position to choose between both, it’s best to favor wheatgrass over wheat germ.

Pumpkin seeds: Provided you’re willing to eat their shells, in which most of the mineral is concentrated, pumpkin seeds are a fantastic source of zinc – 23 percent of our RDI per quarter of a cup to be exact. Like most seeds, pumpkin seeds are best eaten raw as a snack or sprinkled on salads. Roasting them appears to create a number of unwanted changes to their fat structure, which can also compromise their zinc content.

Other good sources of zinc (but not quite as good as those mentioned above) include: Cacao, chlorella, dried herbs and spices, spinach, most nuts and seeds, pork and chicken, and beans (especially mung beans).

(NaturalNews)

Tomato-rich diet may lower cancer risk,study shows Tomatoes - that acidic fruit which tastes much more like a vegetable -- are very versatile in the kitchen. They can be added to sauces, soups and salads as well as eaten fresh from the vine. In addition to lots of added flavor, using tomatoes infuses foods with bright colors that make dishes as visually appealing as they are delicious. Eating tomatoes is not only a feast for the eyes and stomach, though. They also offer protection against a number of different cancers.

behind many of the health benefits of tomatoes, is what gives the fruit its red color. Live Science published a study which found that women who had higher levels of lycopene in their bodies had a 45 percent lower risk of developing kidney cancer compared to those women with the lowest levels of the antioxidant. Researchers stated that people would need to eat about four tomatoes each day to replicate the higher levels of these women.

Cancer prevention Free radicals, those molecules that contain oxygen as well as at least one unpaired electron, often react to other molecules. This can set the stage for cancerous tumors to develop. Tomatoes contain copious amounts of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components that can help prevent those free radicals from damaging cells.

Observational studies show positive link Observational studies, while different from clinical studies, have merit of their own. A large number of these studies that look at groups of people that share a certain commonality, such as living in the same area, showed a correlation between eating tomatoes and a lower risk of cancer. In 2004, 21 of these studies found that prostate cancer is one illness that is targeted by tomatoes.

Helps reduce kidney cancer Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is

Lycopene has positive effect on animals Animal studies have also shown a powerful

link between eating lycopene and preventing cancer. The animals in one study showed a reduction in the growth of brain tumors. In a second study, animals who frequently ingested lycopene over an extended period of time had the growth of their breast tumors suppressed.

Lycopene is not the only healthy component While the wondrous benefits of lycopene are often heralded, tomatoes also contain a number of other healthy properties that make them true powerhouses of health. They contain other antioxidants as well as carotenoids, both of which are known to help the body stay healthy. In addition, tomatoes contain liberal amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Given the many health benefits of tomatoes and their sheer versatility in the kitchen, increasing one’s consumption of these bright red fruits should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. (NaturalNews)

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Fruits, foods and drinks that revitalize and restore body, mind, and spirit For centuries, ancient peoples have turned to certain foods and drinks for restoring body and mind back to balance. Mother nature truly does provide real miracle gifts for us to use to revitalize our spirit during or following challenging days. Here are some miracles from nature (and one from the hand of man) that will make you feel brand new.

Lemons Lemon truly is a gift from nature to humankind. Its clean fragrance alone has the power to alleviate anxiety and restore state of mind. When squeezed into water hot or cold, lemon has the power to revitalize and restore the spirit in one of the most simplistic yet refreshing drinks in existence. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron,

magnesium and bioflavonoids (vitamin P). They contain antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.

Lemons are great for restoring pH balance in the body and cleansing the liver and kidneys as well.

Watermelon Watermelon is a health all-star. It is a wonderful choice for rehydration, which can play a role in stress. Watermelons are full of water but also phytonutrients, vitamins A and tons of C, some B vitamins, antioxidants, beta carotene for the eyes and amino acid citrulline. Watermelons are a good source of potassium, which is a natural stress buster that works to lower blood pressure. Potassium is also important for nerve and muscle support, and controls the excitation of our nerves. This makes wa-

termelon wonderful for getting a refreshing, re-hydrating “whoosh” and bringing your body, mind and spirit back into balance.

Coconut water Young coconuts and coconut water truly are almost miracle health twins packed with restorative power for body, mind and soul. Coconut water, like watermelon, is a super re-hydrating elixir loaded with electrolytes, potassium and B vitamins.

Potassium is well known to help lower blood pressure (hypertension) while the B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and B-6 create the effect of “coating” the nervous system protectively, providing relief from anxiety, depression and stress. And the electrolytes found in coco water will help re-hydrate

and restore the body, which in turn revitalizes your mood and mind state to balance.

Kombucha Kombucha tea is a fermented drink packed with amazing revitalizing properties. It has been consumed by civilizations worldwide for centuries and is made by fermenting in a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.

Kombucha is lightly fermented, and does give a real “whoosh” when consumed. It is loaded with probiotics which yield improved digestion and gut health overall. It contains the B vitamins which are excellent for curbing depression and anxiety, and being loaded with anti-oxidants is highly beneficial for your immune system and energy levels. (NaturalNews)

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Keys to fast weight loss Monique Bartlett Fitness When wanting to lose weight, reducing your food consumption is important. Unfortunately, many people who want to achieve fast weight loss think that they need to stop eating altogether, even if it is for a few days.

That is something that you don’t want to do because once you begin eating again, you will likely gain all of your weight back and more. should also reduce the amount of junk food that you eat. For fast weight loss,

you will want to completely eliminate junk food from your diet, even if it is only for a short amount of time. This means that if you want a snack, you should grab an apple or almonds instead of a chocolate bar or cookies.

With candy and other sweets being high in calories, you may see a significant decrease in your calorie consumption by eliminating them from your diet.

Exercise is another way that you can achieve fast weight loss. With exercise, you may not notice a significant weight loss right away. Because you will be increasing your lean muscle mass and burning fat it will typically take most people at least a week or two to notice an improvement in their appearance with exercise. With that in mind, the more overweight you are, the sooner you may see a decrease in your weight.

Exercise is important to losing weight, as it helps to limit your calorie in-

take. This is what makes it possible for you to lose weight. Although your first thought may be to start exercising as much as possible, right away, you may want to start slow.

You don’t want to injure yourself in the early stages and then not be able to exercise at all.

Another way that you may be able to achieve fast weight loss is with the use of a cleanse.

Cleanses work by removing toxins and extra waste from your body. Research shows that most people have at least seven or eight pounds of waste stored in their intestines.

A weight loss cleanse should help remove those toxins from your body. Some cleanses have a strict diet that you must follow so be prepared.

Overall, weight loss should be done slow and steady in order to achieve long lasting results. Fast weight loss is possible but regaining the weight back plus more is also possible if you lose it too quickly.

Calcium confusion, how to take this vital mineral Dr. Lydia Thurton ND BASc

Health Tips Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. The majority, 99% of it, is found in bone. The remaining 1% has the important job of regulating the relaxation of our blood vessels, helping us secrete insulin and assisting with muscle contraction.

All vital to our well being!

Recently, there has been some controversy around calcium supplementation and the potential to cause heart disease.

Calcium, if deposited in the lining of the blood vessels can cause hardening of the arteries. Health conscious consumers are confused about whether to trash their calcium supplement or keep taking it to maintain bone health.

The average adult should be aiming for 1000mg of calcium daily. I definitely prefer my patients to obtain calcium from food sources, over supplements. In North America, dairy products are the largest source of dietary calcium, but I encourage people to explore other options.

North Americans consume the most dairy products, we also have the highest rates of osteoporosis. Clearly, more dairy does not equate to better bone health necessarily.

A glass of milk has 300 mg of calcium, but there are sources that can match or even beat that amount. A kale salad, a tin of sardines with bones, or a few tablespoons of tahini, a sesame based dressing, can all provide significant sources of calcium. A cup of fortified almond milk has just as much calcium as a glass of cow’s milk.

If you are going to consume milk, grass fed cows produce nutritionally superior milk to cows fed corn and grains.

In terms of supplements, take no more than 500mg daily and divide the dose.

This makes absorption much easier. The supplement should also contain magnesium at half the dose of the calcium in the tablet.

The magnesium will help to protect your cardiovascular system. Calcium citrate is my preferred form of supplemental calcium. Calcium carbonate is the least expensive form of calcium, but it is not very well utilized by your body. Chalk is made out of calcium carbonate, and as you can imagine, your body is not used to digesting calcium in this form.

The amount of calcium you retain in your body is impacted by different nutrients you consume. If you are worried about your bone health and osteoporosis it is advisable to watch your protein and sodium intakes. Both of these nutrients can increase the amount of calcium you excrete from your body. On the other hand, phosphorus and vitamin D help your body retain calcium and support bone health.

A diet rich in green leafy, vegetables, almonds, soy products and small fish with bones can provide enough calcium that many times a supplement is unnecessary. Vitamin D optimization is critical, with or without a supplement. This is just another reminder that nothing replaces a diet rich in fresh, unprocessed foods.

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Investing and you!

Stephen Mohammed Finance Investing should be part of everyone’s personal portfolio. It can sometimes be nerve wrecking. You don’t need to earn a lot of money to invest; you need to manage your money responsibly. Some investments start at a minimum of twenty five dollars per month. You can invest in the Stock Market, Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds, GIC’s to name a few. The concept of investments is to see your money grow. Most individuals use their investments as retirement savings and as such should have a long term goal in mind. Investments are seldom short term.

However, it’s not uncommon to have short term goals such as saving for a vacation or education, but investing long term will have a greater impact on your savings as you accumulate interest on your money.

There is no such thing as a guarantee when it comes to investing. However you can minimize the risk with Mutual Funds.

The concept of Mutual Funds is an investment vehicle that is comprised of a pool of funds collected from various investors for the purpose of investing in stocks, bonds,

money markets, real estate and similar assets. Mutual Funds allow individuals to start investing with as little as twenty five dollars per month so you don’t need to be wealthy to start investing or planning for your retirement. Diversifying your portfolio is the key to the success of any investment.

An alternative to Mutual Funds is Segregated Funds. A Segregated Fund is a type of investment administered by Canadian insurance companies. An individual that is Life Licensed is licensed to sell Segregated Funds. A Segregated Fund is an investment fund that has the growth potential of a mutual fund with a guarantee. The guarantee amount is usually seventy five percent of the initial investment and is offered in all Segregated Funds.

Like Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds consist of a pool of investments in securities such as bonds, money markets, real estate and similar assets. However, Segregated Funds do not issue units or shares and therefore, an investor of a Segregated Fund is not referred to as a unit holder. The investor is the holder of a segregated fund contract. The contracts may be registered as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) as well as other investment vehicles. These contracts offer great benefit to contract holders such as Maturity & Death Guarantees, Potential Creditor Protection, Probate Protection and Reset Option. Speak to an advisor or agent to assess your risk tolerance and get the process started.

Minister Kenney honoured by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce OTTAWA -- The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, received the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCC) President Award at the ICCC’s Annual Gala, in recognition of his consistent and constructive engagement with the Indian diaspora community in Canada.

With the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, the prospects for a deeper engagement between Canada, the Indian diaspora and India have improved dramatically. More than ever before, Canada has an opportunity to leverage its position as a friend of India to significantly advance bilateral trade and people-to-people ties. ““We have this tremendous, successful, diverse and vital Indian community of over a million people strong, and yet we have a relatively small commercial

trade relationship with India, which has not been keeping pace with the rate of growth in the Indian economy by any measure”” said Minister Kenney. ““I believe it is important for us to engage the Indian community in Canada as the human bridge that can help to lead the commercial relationship and the human, cultural and social relationship between our two countries.””

The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, delivered the evening’s keynote address highlighting the state of the Canada-India trade relationship, and the Government’s plan to reinforce this relationship in the near future. Minister Oliver reiterated that India and Canada are in a new era of commerce that will create jobs and benefit both our economies. He also commended the ICCC’s invaluable role in strengthening the bonds between our two countries. (CIC)

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OPSEU president, Smokey Thomas, speaks out on P3ʼs & 407ETR Tammy Flores 407ETR Matters OPSEU President, Smokey Thomas, released an article on the history of privatizing public services from his vantage point in the public sector. He calls privatization a failed policy that just won’t go away … An #epicfail. http:// www.opseu.org/information/epic-fail-shorthistory-privatization-ontario His job is to protect the public sector and the workers in that sector. Regardless of whether you are in the public or private sector, I am sure you agree that public services need to be protected.

For the group “Stop the 407 ETR’s Abuse of Power” the question around Highway 407 has never been whether it’s delivered privately or publicly, but whether this public service can be delivered without political interference? While the group agrees with many of the things Smokey Thomas talks about, the group insists that proper oversight and regulation is the real answer. When you look at the history of this highway, there were many challenges because we are creatures of habit and don’t really like change… even though we cry out change is what we want.

October 1st, 1990 saw NDP’s, Bob

Rae become Ontario’s 21st Premier. Up to the time he was elected Premier, the Ministry of Transportation was responsible to build the roads the public needed. Budgets were done on a year to year basis and monies came from General Revenues (TAXES). Even larger projects that would take several years only had funds dedicated on a year to year basis with no guarantee that funds would be available the following year to continue or complete a larger project. Combine that with the fact that the Ministry of Transportation favored a number of smaller companies throughout the Province, building the 69 kilometer stretch would have taken until the year 2020 to complete. Premier Rae had a serious dilemma because building this highway, in a speedy manner and being able to pay for it became a pressing issue.

Another thing Premier Rae wanted to change was how decisions to build roads were being made. He wanted it based on priorities rather than politics. In the previous Liberal government, letters would be sent out to these smaller road builders soliciting political donations after a contract was awarded.

So, in an attempt to curb political interference, reduce construction time and costs, Premier Rae started exploring new road pricing methods that would tap into the private sector’s larger companies and invite consortia’s to bid on the project. In essence, the road would not be built by taxpayers, but rather the private sector financed by tolls.

This definitely ruffled feathers at the Ministry of Transportation and public sector workers because their mandate was changed from builder of roads to being responsible

for the movement of goods and people. This possibly lead to covert opposition and could be the core reason why it seems we are getting nowhere changing 407 ETR’s outrageous business practices. I think Premier Rae had good intentions behind the changes he implemented, but true to form, politics interfered in successive governments. Hence the reason the group’s question on how to stop political interference when delivering public services, whether it be privately or publicly, is a good question.

On a positive note, Smokey Thomas speaking out against the corruption seen in P3 schemes such as 407 ETR is a good thing for supporters of the group “Stop the 407 ETR’s Abuse of Power”. It starts the conversation and will hopefully lead to fixing the problems surrounding this highway once and for all. The group has always held the belief that public services, whether they are delivered publicly or privately, ought to have proper oversight and regulation to prevent the political interference we have seen with 407 ETR that has caused the public more harm than good. The group is happy and hopeful that with unions like OPSEU stepping up and speaking out, it will lead to fixing the problems surrounding this highway once and for all.

The group needs your voice to be heard more than ever so that the people that are elected will know that 407 ETR is an important issue and a priority to fix. Please continue to sign and share our petition http://www.change. org/en-CA/petitions/change-the-407act to appeal to the government to regulate this company.

Vaccinate before your vacation Olivia Boodram Travel One of the many necessities of travel plans that is often overlooked are vaccinations, and probably for very good reason. It is not widely discussed when booking a vacation or travel plans with either your travel agent or with your health care provider. But with the many diseases that are going on in the world today, it merits you taking the time to look into what is required for your protection.

For the most recent up to date information on the vaccination schedule that is required for your destination, consult with your physician, a travel clinic or the embassy in your area. Some countries may require you to have proof that you have received a yellow-fever vaccination, before allowing you entry into their country. Without such proof, you may be refused entry, quarantined or vaccinated in their facilities.

Here are some of the travel illnesses that you may encounter while on your travels, that they have a vaccination for.

Hep A Hep A is a viral infection that is found in the stool (feces) of an infected person. Therefore countries that have poor sanitation practices or QA programs would be the highest in the risk category. You would be able to find these regions on the World Health Organization (WHO) map. The best possible practice to adopt when traveling to high risk countries is to get vaccinated prior to departure, do not eat uncooked foods such as shellfish, fruits, salads or drinks that have ice in them. Hep A is transmitted through close personal contact, and can live on surfaces for up to 7 days. So touching things is a huge venue for transmission. This is why so many hotels and cruise ships are inundated with sanitation stations.

Hep B Hep B is transmitted through body fluids.

Once thought to be a socially transmitted disease, can now be associated with so many other ways that individuals can contract this disease.

Becoming sick or injured in a developing country puts you at risk of being treated and dealt with according to their medical practices.

In some cases this can be substandard putting you at risk should you be in need of receiving stitches for a fall or blood because of an accident.

Twinrix Vaccine The above-mentioned vaccines can be covered by receiving Twinrix. Twinrix covers both Hep A and Hep B in a single vaccine, but the protection requires a series of 3 injections over a

period of 6 months. Once complete, it usually will provide protection to the individual over a lifetime.

Typhoid Typhoid is an infection caused by the Salmonella Typhi, and is very similar to Hep A with regards to water contamination. The precautions to remember are: • Hand washing • The practice of safe food and water handling • Vaccination • Monitoring your health.

Malaria This is a serious, fatal disease that is spread to humans through the bite of the female mosquito. There is no vaccination for Malaria, so protection is only through the ingestion of oral medications. Travellers should consult a health care provider or visit a travel clinic; preferably 4-6 weeks before departure to discuss the risks associated with their travel plans.

No anti-malarial medications are 100% effective, so also remember to protect yourself with insect repellent and mosquito netting over your bed at night.

Additional vaccines may be recommended depending on your age, planned travel activities and local conditions of where you are visiting. Remember that the prevention of disease through vaccination is a lifelong process and responsibility.

Travel vaccinations is another important Insurance to add to your protection, covering your Health and your Wealth.

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RESTAURANT FOR SALE: Well established West Indian restaurant. Over 1800sq ft. Comes with all equipement. For info call 416-419-7858 for more details.

LAND IN TOBAGO: On Riseland Road, 10,500 square feet near the Airport, Royal Bank Plaza, Store Bay Beach and Mount Irvine Golf Course. Contact 647-467-3171

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METAL SHELVES: 3 metal shelve cases for cargo van. 1 in excellent condition, 2 in good condition. $500 for all 3. 647-3094606 HOUSE FOR SALE: 3 Bedroom house in Willowdeen St Catherin off Old Harbor Road, fully grilled, move in condition, fruit trees. Call 416-749-0148

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Your Horoscope - June 18th 2014 ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

The next couple of days can prove pivotal.

In fact, Thursday’s full moon could write the future in stone. Even though a long-standing legal battle or financial matter comes to completion, there may still be an outstanding issue to resolve. Watch for important news or a communiqué from someone who’s a long distance away, perhaps a family member, an old friend, or a past lover.

You can’t ignore or downplay the reality; Thursday’s full moon spells it out in no uncertain terms. It also moves you past an important hurdle or roadblock. This isn’t the time to cave under pressure, but a time to recommit to what is right and true for you.

Venus in Taurus helps to hold you steady where it counts the most.

Perhaps it slipped your notice or you didn’t understand it fully. Watch for Thursday’s consciousness-raising full moon to make you aware of something of vital importance and/or fill in a critical missing piece. Take your time with details, information, instructions, negotiations, research, and paperwork. By Saturday, more can drop into place for you. Sunday onward, it’s all on the move-along.

Thursday’s full moon can put more work on your plate or push you past reasonable limits. A mixed blessing perhaps, but still it’s opportune and timely. Whether it’s an actual step taken or an attitude shift that does the job, Friday/Saturday can help you to make the necessary turnaround and/or nail it down. Tuesday/Wednesday, it’s working for you well.

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Perhaps there’s a milestone, a victory, or news to celebrate. Travel, a budding or fullbloom romance, a new career direction, a creative project, or an adventure is calling.

Thursday’s crystallizing full moon brings the future into the here, likely in some unforgettable way. Saturday is a work-it-out, get-it-accomplished day. Sunday onward keeps you going strong. You’ll cover better ground, naturally and easily so.

Putting your future on the map with a big check mark, Thursday’s full moon seals the deal in some monumental way. Even if you feel cornered or forced to get a move on, know that the stars now conspire on your behalf. There’s reward ahead; Saturday is your best take-charge or sign-off-on-it day.

Tuesday onward, there’s more review or finishing to do.

Giving up in order to get may be a part of Thursday’s full-moon mix, but you’ll have to admit there’s wisdom in the act. On the other hand, something momentous can get off the ground now. It shapes up well through the weekend. You’ll see good progress in the mobilizing week ahead too. Tuesday onward is optimal for a revisit or reconnect.

The actions or needs of another could be significant, perhaps even life-altering. Then again, it could be you that dictates the play.

Thursday’s full moon brings a substantial investment, commitment, purchase, or contract to a time-is-ripe, now-or-never threshold. By Saturday, you should have most of it worked out. Sunday onward keeps it clipping right along.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Thursday’s full moon in Sagittarius is particularly dynamic for your sign, especially so if you were born around December 14. This can be a momentous time of harvest, reward, and recognition, or it can be an auspicious thrust into a whole new reality. Either way, it’s karmic—it’s destiny on the move. Travel, publish, perform; knock it out of the park!

Your future now defines itself, and in no uncertain terms. Sure, it’s been in the works for some time, but now you’ll feel it for the reality it is. Thursday through Sunday marks a special event, an anniversary, a milestone, or an important threshold-crossing. Even though Mercury is retrograde, there’s no backtracking. Keep focused, forward march!

Way-out-there Thursday packs a lot into a single word, moment, or vote. Nothing is small or insignificant as the moon rises full; in fact, everything changes from here. Friday/ Saturday, there’s plenty to accomplish behind the scenes. As of Sunday/Monday, it’s time to get the show on the road. Tuesday/Wednesday, it comes easily and naturally.

Thursday’s full moon can bring important news, a contract offer, or a not-to-be-missed opportunity to say what’s on your mind and in your heart. It can also end a hunt or bring you to an important decision, deadline, or conclusion. Past Saturday, you’ll have most of it sorted out. Tuesday/Wednesday brings an especially smooth sail.

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Top financial mistakes businesses make

Tina Dietz Business Development Many businesses fail because of financial mistakes that put them in a bind, but these mistakes are avoidable; and knowing what they are before you make them will help your business from going under. Here are the top 5 mistakes and how to avoid them.

Lots of employers will hire before there is enough revenue tallied up to pay the employee.

Hiring employees is one of the most important financial decisions that a business ever makes.

It can be exciting when you are making enough widgets to need someone’s help, but it might be a good idea to hire a temp employee or an independent contractor to test the waters instead of a full time employee so that you don’t have to keep the person on your team if times get tough or you’re not exactly sure what you need. You will outgrow people pretty quickly when you first start building your team most likely.

Businesses often also take out loans even if they don’t need it. Some business owners think they may need it down the road, so they will take out the loan anyway, since their bank is willing to lend it to them. Remember though that most of us are susceptible to “goldfish syndrome,” which means that if a resource is there— we use it and “fill the bowl.” Then your business

doesn’t have the means to pay back the loan, and your find yourself in a real pickle. Lesson learned; never borrow money unless you really need it.

Not charging enough for goods and services is also another financial mistake businesses make, and it is so easy to avoid. To make sure that your business doesn’t fall into this category, do a little research about your services and see what others are charging for it. Then, raise your rates accordingly. It is crucial to the health of your business that you charge the appropriate amount for what you have to offer. I’ll be covering this topic in my June complimentary teleclass, Passion PLUS Products EQUALS Profits.

If you have a lot of accounts receivables, then you are giving too much credit to too many people. Turning your business into a bank—unless of course you are a bank—is never a good idea. Some clients will take advantage of you and will never pay you back, so cut back on the accounts receivable if you can, or better yet consider having your clients pay a retainer up front.

And one final financial mistake many businesses make? Not diversifying your income streams. If you put all your eggs in one basket, then you are limiting yourself and should expand so different types of clients can pay you in different ways for different products and services.

You’ll reach more people and will ensure the success of your business. Remember, people need to hear the same message a number of different ways before they take action, so you need price points and packages for your business that appeal to different levels all the way from free to VIP. Creating value added packages and signature products is crucial to set you above a competitive marketplace.

Definitions of some insurance terms

Sherene Cole

CIP, CRM, CAIB, LLQP

Insurance Matters

You may have heard certain terms used, but never quite understood what they meant. Here are the definitions of a few terms widely used in insurance.

Additional Insured A person other than the named insured who is protected by the terms of the policy. Most automobile policies, for example, insure a specific individual as an insured, but also insure anyone driving with that insured’s consent. The additional insured cannot make changes to the policy, unless they are “named”.

Additional Living Expense Insurance Coverage applicable when an insured’s dwelling is damaged by an insured peril to such an extent that one cannot live in it until repaired. This insurance pays the extra amount it costs to live elsewhere until repairs are made, such as the cost of living in a hotel.

Branding A car is branded after an accident to indicate its state of disrepair. These include but are not limited to the following: Salvage: A vehicle that has sustained damage to the point where the cost of fixing it exceeds its cash value prior to the damage.

Rebuilt: A vehicle that was severely damaged but has been repaired and inspected and met rigorous determined standards. Some insurance companies will require proof of repairs and re-certification prior to insuring a rebuilt vehicle.

Deductible An agreed specified sum to be deducted from

the amount of loss and assumed by the insured.

In automobile insurance, your deductible applies when you are deemed at fault for the loss, or in cases where the other party is not identified. For example, a hit and run.

Guaranteed replacement cost endorsement (building) Coverage that pays for replacement without reduction for depreciation. A guaranteed replacement cost endorsement covers any shortfall in the event that the replacement cost of a building has been underestimated.

Hit and Run Accident Collision between motor vehicles and/or a motor vehicle and another object and/or a motor vehicle and a pedestrian where a driver leaves the scene of the accident without identifying him/herself.

This is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and these incidents must always be reported to the police.

Libel A written statement made about someone that is personally injurious to that individual. The Umbrella liability policy provides coverage for this scenario No-Fault This type of automobile insurance provides some compensation for personal injury and death arising out of a motor vehicle accident, with payments made regardless of who caused the loss.

However, it does matter who caused the accident; if found to be at fault, a driver may experience an increase in future premiums.

Proof of Loss A formal statement made by a policyholder to the insurance company regarding a claim, specifying its circumstances and the amount of loss, usually in property and automobile insurance.

Subrogation Once a company has paid a loss for which someone other than the policyholder is responsible, it may have the right to recover this loss from the guilty party in certain circumstances. This right is called subrogation.

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It has to be you!

Colleen Lindberg Business Development Throughout my business travels and through many experiences in life I have come to realize and understand that we first must understand ourselves before we can really create the success in life we are looking for.

Have you ever felt that you were constantly asking yourself questions like “Who am I?” “Do I really enjoy doing this?”

“There has to be something else!” I know I have been there. I found that truly not knowing who I was affected my relationships, affected my motivation in business, it affected my sleep sometimes, and it also affected how I made decisions, as most of my life I made decisions based on what other people wanted as I didn’t really know what it was that I wanted. It wasn’t until I started asking questions about who I was and what I really wanted that I was able to uncover some of my strengths, some of my weaknesses and overall what I valued, which then started leading me into different decisions in life. I really believe that until we truly know ourselves, that meaning strengths, talents, abili-

ties, beliefs, values, to say a few, we will never be able to firstly, really get committed to something and feel passionate about making a difference there and secondly, we will not be able to truly understand others and their gifts and talents and lastly how do we really build those deeper relationships, relating into sustained clients and more profitable referral networks, without understanding of first ourselves and what our business really means to us and then others and why our service/product brings value to them.

Well if you are currently in this space of asking yourself these questions here are a few tips that might be able to help you out.

1) Ask your close friends, in a context of your skills and abilities “If I could do one thing for you, what would that be? “ This will allow you to get a better understand of what others around see in you which might open up your thoughts to something you have never seen in yourself.

2) Write down a list of all this things that you love to do and really be honest with yourself. This might uncover some areas of your life that you haven’t visited in a while and maybe it’s time to do some of those things that are on this list.

3) Ask yourself “If I could do one thing for the rest of my life, it would be…” and “Some things that I like about myself are…”

This one might be a little bit of a challenging

one as we as humans are not used to really thinking about this (well at least some of us aren’t). Just take your time with it.

4) Lastly, if you have never done a personality test before or what I teach is the Kolbe Index which is a conative index, (meaning striving instinct and innate ability) then consider getting one done. They give a lot of valuable insight into some key characteristics about yourself and will open up a whole new door of acceptance and understanding. I really believe that these tools bring value and can really help confirm to someone that they are ok (well I say great) exactly the way that they are.

So take the time to ask these questions, evaluate for yourself and discover the key traits that you have, as this will make your business smoother, allowing more productivity, quicker results and a solid client base. It will make your relationships real and deeper and life will feel a whole different, like you have meaning and you aren’t just floating though life on your Groundhog routine. Try it for yourself and let me know.

I trust that there will be a difference. The path to understanding the self is a constant one and I don’t believe we are ever done, it’s just another piece added into the puzzle of life. Remember you are great, exactly the way that you are, now start believing it!”