Touche Magazine Issue 3 by Touche Alcee

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Editor’s Letter

La Clery Castries St. Lucia West Indies Tel: 758-453-6518 touche.biz / touchemagazine.com EDITORIAL & DESIGN DIRECTOR Syreeta TouChé Alceé

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FEATURE WRITER CDF - Cultural Development Centre FRC - Folk Research Centre

Just in case you never knew, Touché is all about young St. Lucians who are talented and ready to take on the world. Exposing and discovering raw talent is our business. This is our buzz issue, hope you can handle it. The ﬁrst 2 issues were well received and our readership grew so much that this issue is our launch issue. There is always something in there for everyone in your family. We cover articles on homes, garden, health, arts, entertainment, success, lifestyle, beauty, fashion and more. It showcases very credible snapshots of our landscape, Vigie, Cap Estate and Castries. This issue, Consuelo and Vernille are the choice winners for Mr. & Ms. Trend Setter voted by TOUCHÉ, are well on their way to setting a standard in the modeling arena in St. Lucia and I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ve got up their sleeves in the near future. I’ve got to be happy about Divine NEW! NEW models. When I met them, they all looked eager and ready to lay it down for TOUCHÉ. They were very professional and I had a blast with them. Sofyerie Promotions, how on earth can one handle 8 beautiful ladies all at once? Well we did and they were fantastic, very creative and I would recommend them to any business place looking to promote their products. Mimi Fox, a well known radio host strutted her stuff for the cameras and she couldn’t care less. This happens when you know you got it.

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This issue was my most memorable one thus far, the photographer Eudes George made it happen. He had no boundaries, he got the job done and we nailed it. Jay Dathorne was our second photographer and yes she got skills. 3 is my lucky number, therefore we are launching with issue 3 - Press launch and a party and you’re all invited. TOUCHÉ has taken a life of its own and we’re loving where it’s going, and hope that you too can journey with us. Will we be reading about you in our next issue? Contact me at: editor@ouche.biz and check us out at www.touchemagazine.com / www.touche.biz.

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Touché 4. ALL ABOUT ART Poems In Caravaggio’s ikon Madonna of Port-au-Prince Maman Garry Butte - Mask Parade FOLK RESEARCH CENTRE writer: John Robert Lee 6. Book Review A Better Life writer: R Zeth Andrew Mount Pleasant Estate Emancipation Lectures 2010 Writer: FRC “Project 90days”Stephen A Dantes 7. The Eye of the Photographer Jay Dathorne 8. CULTURE 8. Jounen Kweyol, the ﬁrst year the language got its day Writer: FRC Embert Charles 10. PEOPLE REVEALED OMG! It’s SOFYERIE Seriously sexy, talented and sought after models. Aiasha’s Favorite Things! Divine New! New! Models

Writer: Adventist Book & Nutrition Centre The importance of sexuality education in school Writer: St. Lucia Planned Parenthood Association Cupping an ancient Chinese technique The real truth about Chiropractic Writet: Dr. Charles Isidore, CCEP Hey! YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS ABOUT EXERCISES The secret about Soursop and your Health Writer: Frank Girard Coconut a vital tropical fruit! Writer: Frank Girard

34. HOME GARDEN & CUISINE Makeover Ideas for your Home & Living Space Tipping the scale Advancing the meat processing facility at Beausejour Vieux Fort Writer: Frank Girard 44. Recipes for the whole family A Delicious Meal Plan for Diabetes Cooking and weighing in Metric 48. FASHION Barbados Connection Fashion Designer Carla-Maria Layne Jaeylu Designs sneak pic 52. THE BUZZ Can you handle these pictures? We totally favor summer in St. Lucia 55. Who is Delian B? 56. Ms. Trend Setter Consuelo Dupal 57. Mr. Trend Setter Who the hell is Vernille Stanislaus? Do’s & Don’t Remix Come again

16. BUSINESS/SUCCESS Falling asleep behind the wheel could make you a criminal What to do after an accident Writer: St. Lucia Insurance Limited 12 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket Let’s Go metric! METRIC IS THE MEASURE OF THE WORLD Finding your NICHE in the Global Economy! 60. BEAUTY 4 steps to beautiful Skin 24. LIFESTYLE 18 reasons why you should make Help your child cope with stress Lemon part of your beauty regimen 10 things I want my kids to learn about money 64. ENTERTAINMENT LOVE! LOVE! Music Review Shem Meluce 5 Signs he Thinks You’re the UNO Out of the Shadows 10 Signs He’s ready to commit Inter Commercial House CALYPSO It feels Like Love, but Is It? Dance training workshop 29. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Writer: CDF Crowds warm up to 20th JAZZ Festival

Writer: Binghy Jshzee 72. SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS Why should we pay attention to our dreams? 73. Touché Shopping Directory 75. Digital Directory Pages 77. Lucian Carnival 2011 Calendar of Events

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Poems

In Caravaggio’s ikon of Thomas seeing Christ all eyes are locked to the doubter’s firm finger poking around the torn flesh, under the strong hand of the Carpenter. Thomas, Apostle to our secular, mocking, murderous new age, meeting his worst-case scenario with the firm grit of flesh under his thumb that index of incarnation incarnation, Immanuel God is with us under the impossible rubble as we claw at the unimaginable earthfall, Immanuel over the body of someone’s son fallen in crossfire in shrieking shadowlands of betrayal through terminal disorientation of disease, Immanuel. Because that wound is real, the death was certain here, beyond reason, beyond the apocalypse of private disasters, is something else is Life beyond life, beyond heartbreak beyond assassination, beyond the tremblor at 3 in the afternoon, beyond the amnesiac cancer of the mind. Here, under our finger, is faith, here is hope, and He asks us, against the brutal heel on the locked door the harsh fist of imploding earth the shroud covered bier “Love one another.”

The Incredulity of St. Thomas. Caravaggio, 1602.

You who look like Alice Your eyes red with shattered plaster and weeping Your full lips bruised with dirt Your hairpiece of locks slipping back like a cowl The powder dusting your oval cheeks is grey concrete If the rest of you was not buried under rocks of blasted wall And the ﬁgure in the foreground was not blood splattered And someone’s leg was not trapped behind you, You could have been a pretty girl With sand on your bare arms Writing your name on a shell On some beach off Les Cayes You who look like Alice Another lost girl I used to know, Not an ikon’s model On a chapel wall in Jacmel But a strange Madonna anyhow Flat on the scattered masonry Sans enfant, or enfant gone from your hands To the devouring earth The ikon herself Impassive Erzulie, gazing through your Carib face From a palette of pixels Framing now before me. © John Robert Lee 2010

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Photograph by Daniel Morel / PHOTOMOREL of Haiti This photograph won 2011 World Press Photo Awards (2nd) January 12th 2010, Haiti

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Maman Did you find him, maman, the old man, Or was it the grandchild left in your care for the day, Or, in the catastrophe behind you, The daughter who was setting your supper, Or perhaps your friend, having a Dominican ponche with you? Your long arms, maman, are bathed in the white dust of disastrous city-fall, Your fingers are exhausted from their frantic and futile search for bones, For hair, for a belt or a bodice, For a baby, a baby who was impossibly there, Gurgling at her spoon Teasing your heart, And you singing a lullaby, “Haiti Cherie” Haiti beloved, beloved child, Gone child, gone with the walls, the debris, the tranblanterre and the lavalas, Gone from your arms, from your keening, scrabbling fingers Despairing under block, under board, under broken back And the child disparu, taken Or was it your friend from Cap Haitien, Or the daughter who shared your name, Or the old man companion of your days, Comrade of sleepless hours, keeper of your young heart Comforter of those fallen breasts Fallen under your torn chemise Fallen with the roofs and the windows and the President’s house Fallen with the broken routes of Port-au-Prince Fallen and forlorn, Haiti Cherie? © John Robert Lee 2010

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©The Photographs were among the ﬁrst to be seen of the tragedy of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti. Thanks to the photographers to whom these photos belong. Efforts continue to identify and credit them. Photograph by Daniel Morel / PHOTOMOREL of Haiti

art is suppose to relate to its society and its conditions however it must also related to changes and the new approach of the society and that is why Mask Parade exhibition comes in to speak the language of change. His art pieces are soul searching and unique.

Garry Butte

Mask Parade arry Butte, a talented Artist in our G time has been embraced by the famous Adrian Augieur who gave the

introduction speech and noted that he is in love with Garry’s work, he said that this exhibition is proof that there is great talent in St Lucia and we can make a difference if we just embrace and support each other. He has even commented that he have never seen

work like this done here and it is a great start for us all. Adrian quoted “We must stop under estimating our artistic potential” in due fact Garry agrees with him because as far as the exhibition goes, it has proven a lot to him and fellow artist. He said “I have even surprised myself”. However that is the intention to show the difference amongst other themes depicted in one man and solo exhibitions on the island.

At the launch there were about 200 people who attended and every one gave positive comments Present were fellow artist friends and the beautiful ladies who are contesting for Miss St. Lucia World.

There have been themes depicting pitons ,scenes of boats and villages, children playing, market vendors which is all well because TOUCHÉ 5

directed at young persons, it is equally adept to interest adults towards mobilization and fostering better community relations. In the book’s introduction Alcee relates to her upbringing, ﬁrstly, by her mother, a school teacher at the time, and later moving from Choiseul to reside in the city of Castries with relatives.

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Alceé shares with readers, her experiences in learning to overcome adversities and the inner power and strength to fulfill her ambitions;; daring, bold, confident and positively setting about to conquer her fears. The young author unleashes her potential in her pursuit to harness knowledge intertwined with the intricacies of life. She seeks to inculcate morals and values, in a quest to give hope for that light to shine and to even illuminate one’s journey through the darkest tunnel and travel onto a path of growth and fulfillment.

AT BOOK STORES NEAR YOU

Syreeta “Touché” Alcee in her debut publication as a writer reveals the challenge it takes to overcome life’s most delicate , intimate and spiritual tendencies, in her book—A Better Life. Though the publication is mainly

The book entails an awe –inspiring and soul searching account of the everyday “nitty-gritty” aspects of life;; pursuits, hardships disillusionment, joy, sorrow, dreams and aspirations, the unyielding commitment and conviction to survive against all odds. Touché is a young literary artist with multi-talented skills, soul and rap/ hip-hop singer, new media and communications entrepreneur, accounts

Mount Pleasant Estate This book provides a history of the area that is now the home of the Folk Research Centre. Mr. Devaux is collaborating with the FRC on a number of publishing ventures. The booklet begins from 1763 and brings the history of the site up to 1993 when the property was acquired by the FRC with the help of the Government. It is illustrated with maps and colour photographs which will be of historical interest to locals and visitors.

Mount Pleasant Estate authored by historian Robert J. Devaux

The publications are available at all local bookstores and at the FRC Headquarters at Mount Pleasant. 6 TOUCHÉ

Alcee kept dialogue with men of stature and “sort knowledge wherever I could” In search of that divine inspiration she came upon a book entitled, Masters Key System, written by Charles. F. Handel;; the synopsis of this intriguing piece is the basis of how the mind works. The author beseeches readers to take charge of their lives and gives out “good vibes” on positive character building traits. She offers effective methods to soul-cleansing and to inﬂuence determination and the zeal to perform to the utmost of one’s ability and the need for sound ethical decision making. A BETTER LIFE WILL TAKE ON A NEW FACE IN FUTURE PRINT EDITIONS DEPICTING THE AUTHORS ACHEIVEMENTS.

Emancipation Lectures 2010 The “Emancipation Lectures 2010” were delivered by Dr. Martha Isaac, Ms. Celeste Burton and Dr. Kentry JnPierre. The theme of the Conference was Language Issues and the establishment of a Language Commission. The Lectures are organized annually by the Folk Research Centre in association with the Cultural Development Foundation. This new book will be a useful resource for teachers and students of Kwéyòl language and other language issues. The FRC has been in ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Education on the establishment of a Language Commission. This Commission would examine all aspects of language use in St. Lucia, including the place of Kwéyòl alongside other languages. An announcement is expected soon on this development.

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Books

program tutor and single mother. A Better Life is ﬁttingly structured with the paragraphs detailing her early childhood insights, the hurdles encountered and the desire to nurture that rare talent of attracting “good vibes”. The book is presented in a well written format with a neat ﬂow of sentence structure and prose that allows for compulsive, stimulating and exciting reading. This publication is different from the norm in that it is not a guide book, but something to elucidate that inner strength and unleash one’s true potential.

The EYE of A Photographer

23 year old Jeannine (Jay) Dathorne hotography is an art that I have always P been interested in doing. I began photography when I started using my

Dads camera, a Canon Sure Shot tele 80 35mm, until I bought one, it was a Holga 120 ﬁlm camera. My passion for photography however really began when I moved to the States during my tenure at school. Majoring in Architecture, I had a keen sense for detail and structures, as well as art. I would usually walk about the city looking for unusual buildings and objects of interest to shoot. The juxtaposition of different timeframes made for unique

t is a literal ninety day period where Stephen works on four poetry books, one novel and a Spoken Word audio album. The days are not ninety consecutive days, but all works are proposed to be completed within the conﬁnes of ninety individual days. April 4th marked the release date of his four poetry collections – The Alter Ego, Silent Defeat Bitter Confrontation, The Love Doctor and Lucian Chronicles – that completed the ﬁrst thirty (30) days of the ninety, and also a new era in

My inspiration ﬂows from Architecture, the streets and life. It’s all about life and the energy you feel at that moment.

shading and intense contrast. Everyday textures of concrete or sky are animated by interjecting new details into their normal blends of color and shape. Perspective is highly exaggerated, and many of the locations or things and people I shoot have an essence of their own character. Skateboarding was something I always loved doing, so being part of the skateboard community, I began photographing the skaters. Photographing skateboarders with a ﬁlm camera wasn’t very practical so my dad helped me purchase a digital camera;; Nikon d40. Finally having a digital camera I didn’t have to wait to get my ﬁlm developed so I was

able to upload and post images easier and quicker. At that point it was really just a hobby, but with the help of technology and the internet friends and people in general saw my work and would ask me to photograph them. From shooting structures and nature, objects and people and fashion, I began playing with light. I view the art of photography as a subtractive process, a distilling of reality into a personal vision, so I don’t limit myself. I try to capture in an image the emotions I felt at the time, I tripped the cameras shutter.

his growth. Each book varies in style and level, and some poems from The Alter Ego and Silent Defeat Bitter Confrontation boasts a level on par with some of New York’s greats.

best of the best, Stephen received a resounding applause with some audience members welcoming him with a standing ovation, some with ﬁnger snaps and others with shouts and screams, as he walked off the stage after an electrifying performance of, Recreating History – version 2. He was subsequently invited to The Bronx to perform the said poem, and an open stage at “The Inspired Word” remains for any future appearances.

Up until March 31st, he was in New York performing at Open Mics in Manhattan on stages with some of America’s best and well known poets. At one such performance, at the popular “Mike Geffner’s: The Inspired Word”, a stage for award winning poets and Def Poetry’s

Copies of Stephen Dantes books are available on Amazon for all Kindle Devices and free Kindle Apps for Blackberry, Android, iPad, iPhone, PC, iPod and MAC and can be easily accessed from his website www.stephendantes.net .

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Culture

the first year the language got its day The kwéyòl language is the thread which weaves through all aspects of St. Lucia’s oral traditions: traditional drama, music, dance, social life. Apart from its own value as a symbol of identity and culture, the language effectively facilitates the passing on of oral traditions, be it forms of folk expression in song, dance and music or forms of economic and social activity. Kweyol, the Saint Lucian creole language, is the focus of the observance of Jounen Kweyol (International Creole Day) on October 28th each year. This occasion is observed by creole speaking peoples throughout the world grouped into an international organization called Bannzil Kweyol. While a specific date had been designated, members of Bannzil would find it more practical and convenient to organize 8 TOUCHÉ

activities on dates close to the designated date where socio-political realities did not permit mass gatherings on October 28th. For more than twenty-five years, Jounen Kweyol has been observed in St. Lucia with a very significant level of public participation. In structure the Jounen Kweyol programme, when it first began, did not reflect much of a departure from other quasi-national public events. However, the specific, sustained thrust towards making a strong statement on culture and the unique organization of content – folk song, dance and socio economic activity – has made the now-national Jounen Kweyol different from other similar activities.

In its first years, Jounen Kweyol was organized with the participation of a number of non-governmental organizations. The collaboration of two NGO’s, the National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) and the Folk Research Centre (FRC) with Mouvman Kweyol Sent Lisi (MOKWEYOL) made the event more than just a narrow, “cultural” show but attempted to fit the kweyol language and culture and what it represents into a developmental perspective. The parental relationship between FRC and NRDF on the one hand and MOKWEYOL on the other hand, contributed to the progressive development and the concept and manifestation of Jounen Kweyol as a national event. The following examines the first

rie where the role and importance of Kwéyòl as a language was examined. This discussion was well attended and there was a lively exchange of views between the panelists and the persons within the community.

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years of Jounen Kweyol, 1983, 1984 and 1985, and provides a record of what has become arguably the major national participatory and celebratory event in Saint Lucia. 1983 – the beginning The major focus of the observance in 1983 was radio. The day was observed with almost ﬁfteen hours of Kweyol broadcasting on the national radio station, Radio St. Lucia. This was a historic day which will be remembered by many St. Lucians. From eight o’clock in the morning, kweyol music was played. There were a number of special features including an interview with Earl Huntley, who had conceived and created the popular kweyol programme, “Radio-a se sa nou”. The host of that programme was Sam ‘Juke Bois’ Flood who is still hosting kweyol programmes. There was also a special feature on local poets who have produced work in Kweyol. The major news events for that day were reported in kweyol. The highlight of the broadcast was a two hour link-up wit DBS radio in Dominica. During that period, persons involved in promoting kweyol in Dominica and St. Lucia exchanged views on topics such as the role of the Kweyol language, BANNZIL, kweyol drama and attitudes towards the language. Among the persons who were on air for that special programme were Yves Renard, Pearlette Louisy (now St. Lucia’s Governor General), Allan Weekes and broadcaster Marcellus Miller. On the line from Dominica were Alwin Bully, Felix Henderson and Sinky Rabess. For the entire day, Radio St. Lucia’s broadcast was ﬂavoured with kweyol music. Jounen Kwéyòl was also observed independently in two communities. A panel discussion was held in Labo-

The Fond Assau Combined School had its morning assembly in Kwéyòl. In the afternoon, students of that school, directed by Michael Gaspard, presented a cultural show in Kwéyòl. The school principal and other teachers participated in the programme.

The radio link-up which was organized in cooperation with the local station was not direct line link-up in that both stations monitored each other off-air (on their respective frequencies) and agreed on a cue word to switch to each other. It was a process which lacked technical sophistication but did not affect the quality of content and historical importance of the occasion. The programme for Jounen Kwéyòl was coordinated by Mouvman Kwéyòl Sent Lisi operating out of one of its parent bodies, NRDF.

Mon Repos and Fond Assau were responsible. However the question regarding the general attitude towards folk forms as show pieces remained. [This article is adapted from “Oral traditions in St. Lucia: Mobilisation of Public support –Jounen Kweyol. Embert Charles. In Research in Ethnography and Ethnohistory of St. Lucia: A preliminary report. Edited by Manfred Kremser and Karl R. Wernhart. 1986. Mr. Embert Charles was the ﬁrst Executive Director of the Folk Re-

search Centre. He has since served as St. Lucia’s Director of Information Services and is now employed as the CEO of ECTEL which is responsible for telecommunications development in the OECS. This article is part of a forthcoming pictorial book on Jounen Kweyol, published by the Folk Research Centre.] By Embert Charles

The early observances of Jounen Kwéyòl in St. Lucia in 1983, 1984 and 1985 illustrated the popularity of the language and its culture. It also highlighted the high level of ignorance about St. Lucian oral traditions by St. Lucians. This conclusion was arrived at based on numerous questions asked during Jounen Kwéyòl activities. While increasing popular support was observed, the accompanying cultural events lacked public participation. In those years, constraints of space at TOUCHÉ 9

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May 9th 2010 and since then have been taking the promotional arena by storm. Sofyerie (pronounced So Fiery), this name chosen as the promotional ladies are always described as being “So Hot!” has indeed made their mark in St. Lucia over the past year having been contracted by several business houses to perform their duties. The group caters to a wide range of promotional and modeling services including photographic modeling, product sampling and distribution staff, product launches, costume promotions, trade show staff, corporate hostesses, fashion parade models, dancers, TV Extras, bikini models, in-store demonstration staff, and promotional uniform creation. The ladies describes their relationship as very family oriented while maintaining professionalism on the job, as each promotional model/team member has been selected for their unique look, vibrant personality and strong work ethic, all of which SoFyerie Promotions considers to be fundamental to achieve marketing success in each promotional assignment. They work closely with each individual client to ensure their product/service is brought to life with their chosen strategic avenue of promotion. Give SoFyerie Promotions any assignment and they will outshine the competition in fulﬁlling your every request whilst paying attention to even the smallest of details. Their goal is to make their clients the Market Leader in the industry for goods and services and their commitment is to exceed any and all client’s expectations.

1 Eating frozen condensed milk out the can with a spoon. 2 Tanning for hours until I’m Golden Brown. 3 Driving somewhere quiet with an amazing view and just sitting there taking in nature’s beauties whilst I write. 4 Going out on a boat far from land and just anchoring on a calm sea. 5 “Long walks in the park” – LOL I’m joking, but I do enjoy walking in general. (There’s so much to see and take in when you walk). 6 Wearing short pants, a top and flip flops. (Not always having to dress up). 7 I LOVE to dance, whether it is ballet, contemporary or “Caribbean” dance. 8 I consider myself quite a worldly person, always wanting to find out about cultures and other lifestyles and so I love travelling. 9 I love listening to music… just zoning out with my playlist on BLAST. 10 I really do enjoy organizing Charity collections and fundraisers. It’s fulfilling. 11 #1 BAD HABBIT This is quite strange, but I enjoy chewing the plastic tag you find on the label of new clothes. I was born to a Guyanese father and an English mother, on the 6th of October 1992 at Victoria Hospital. Since then I can proudly say that I have LIVED my life and not just existed in it. I grew up with my mother as an only child and attended, (I would say), TOO many schools on the island: Mount Zion Day Care, Kids Care , Camille Henry, Bonne Terre, Tapion, Leon Hess Comprehensive and lastly the International School of St.Lucia. Throughout my life, I was always involved in Charity Fundraisers or Collections, from giving clothes and toys away at home, to organizing annual Christmas collections for charities of choice at my High Schools. I was always an involved student, being president of Students Council, vice President of Young Leaders and always taking part in in-school activities. However, that did not mean I was a “perfect student”! I was CONSTANTLY called out for talking, being “class clown” or disturbing others by talking when I had finished my work. I loved and still love all my teachers though, for putting up with me!

I attended the St.Lucia School of Ballet and Modern Dance for 10 years, took Piano Lessons and Tennis for 3 years and when I wasn’t doing any of the above I would find myself writing poetry and lyrics. I was and still am a busy body! In June of 2010 I graduated with honors from the International School of St.Lucia, was accepted into each university I applied to in Canada and the UK, I chose to go with the University of Southampton to study Law and International Relations. My life was all planned out, until my mother brought up the idea of doing Miss St.Lucia for Miss World. Honestly, when she came up with the suggestion, I felt somewhat insulted, like “how could you consider me to pass as a ‘pageant girl’”, because of my awful judgment on girls who went into pageants. I saw them as shallow, stuck-up, simple girls who acted fake and pretended they were super heroes who wanted to change the world. I can tell you now that I was very much mistaken. The girls I met in the Miss St.Lucia pageant although there were only 4 of us, were such humble, genuine, down to Earth girls, who just wanted to live a dream or try something new, like I was. (NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY THE COVER). They were friendly, welcoming and were genuinely happy for me when I won the pageant (which I was VERY surprised by since I never did one before). The girls I met in The Miss World Pageant were absolutely amazing! I am happy to say that I have made some good friends from the experience and met some beautiful people along the way. Because the pageant was held in China, I got to truly understand the culture of the Chinese people, appreciate their History and appreciate the culture and lifestyle of the 120 girls that were there. I placed 8th out of the 120 and was awarded the title of Miss World Caribbean which is a first for St.Lucia and a tremendous honor. The beautiful people I met, breathtaking places I visited and the memories that I made I will remember for a lifetime;; and I can truly thank my mother for suggesting such a life changing experience. Since the pageant, I have been working towards my singing career. Growing up on Roots Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Classic Rock and Motown has made my love for music so deep! I always liked performing, whether it was dressing in my mother’s clothes as a little girl, being on stage dancing or singing for friends. In addition, the amount of exposure I have gotten from the pageant has helped me to start a small fan base which is extremely helpful for me to get my music heard. I released a song back home and in a few other islands a year ago, entitled ‘I only have eyes for you’, (inspiration taken from the original by the Flamingo’s), and since then I have been working on demos trying to make as many contacts as possible in hopes of one day being signed to a label. I have a strong belief that if it is for me, it will happen;; If not, that is fine because God has another path planned for me. I believe that you can control a lot in your life simply by the way you think. “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he”. I am and will always be positive towards life and continue to LIVE it rather than exist!

Miss World Caribbean Aiasha Gustave Photograph by Jay Dathorne for Touché

Divine New New Rated HOT Models

Tell us about you? My name is Vernille Augustin Stanislaus, born a St. Lucian on the 17th of November in 1986, to a loving and large family consisting of three brothers and six sisters. I attended St. Aloysius R.C Boys School, then, Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, from which I graduated with an associate degree in Computer Systems Engineering.

Who are you? I am Deja John, I’m a quiet, yet friendly person who enjoys the company of others, and loves to travel as experiencing other cultures interests me. Different genres of music also grab my attention, so it’s almost like my headset is glued to my ears. Another thing I love is fashion and I’m usual always looking to purchase unique pieces (I guess I can say thank God I was blessed with unique features!). How did you get involved with Divine Modeling agency? I met Mr. and Mrs. Ettingshausen through casual conversations at various events. I never really had the opportunity to work with them until I was invited through a friend to audition and that’s how it all started. Have you been involved in modeling before?

How did you get involved with Divine Modeling Agency? I got involved into fashion with the Divine Modeling Agency after being introduced by a friend to Mr. Frank Ettingshausen who interviewed me with a small panel, including Mrs. Carlene Ettingshausen and Mr. Stephen Paul. After which I was contracted as a Model for the agency. Have you done anything concerning modeling before? I have been seen at Sandals Regency (La Toc) as a chocolate covered manikin for their weekly chocolate buffet, and also at the Sandals Grand in the “Strut for a Cause fashion show”.

Who are you? I am 21yr old Amanda Adams. I reside in the community of Entrepot. I began modeling in September of 2007. I am very high spirited and charismatic. At times I’m very jovial, I’m sometimes teased about seemingly never having a bad day because I’m never seen without wearing a big smile.

What do you love about modeling? It cultivates a high level of conﬁdence in individuals who are models, how a model, location and certain accessories help to enhance the look of a product whether clothing or otherwise. What makes you stand out? My level of conﬁdence and my ability to operate work very well alone, just as well as a team member and my ability to adapt.

My ﬁrst public appearance was in 2006 as one of the top 10 ﬁnalist for the Bmobile Model Search. I’ve also done a number of fashion shows like the Sandals Grande charity show and Street Fashion Show in 2008. Also, with my previous agency I’ve appeared at a number of functions as a mannequin model. What do you love about modeling? The freedom of expression, I see it as an art form. I also love the fact that modeling challenges you to always set the bar higher, each time and be open to try new approaches. Being open also means that you have to take some of the good critics to mold yourself as a better model. The level of professionalism and discipline you get in this industry is remarkable as it is useful in aspect of your life. What makes you stand out? Personalities wise most would say I’m very assertive and bold yet nurturing. Mature but still have my “kiddie” moments, after all not everything in life has to be taken seriously. Physically, most would agree I’m known for my extremely long legs and cat like eyes, my hair is another aspect, but that’s always changing.

Have you been involved in modeling before? I’ve recently been seen as a featured starlet of the local Star newspaper, placing the top 3 of 26 featured starlets. I’ve also participated in numerous promotional events and local fashion shows modeling for various boutiques and local designers in addition to international designer, Ms. Claudia Pegas. What do you love about modeling? I enjoy modeling because it gives you so much conﬁdence and there’s something new to be learnt on a daily basis, not only about the world of fashion but also about yourself, in terms of accepting your ﬂaws and being comfortable in your own skin. Since I began modeling I’ve grown so much as an individual and made many new friends along the way. Modeling has undeniably been one of the best things that have happened to my life so far. What makes you stand out? Many people believe a young lady either has beauty or brains rather than a combination of the two, realistically this is becoming quite contrary I believe I have both. In addition to being a model, I’m also a full time Pediatric Dental nurse at Sunshine Dental. I love music and dancing, I’m always seen with two things, my iPod and my sunglasses. I’m usually teased about it but that’s ok because it’s what I love. TOUCHÉ 13

Who are you? I am Jasmine Buckingham. How did you get involved with Divine Modeling agency? I found out about Diving Modeling online while looking to move to St Lucia. I believe that I was just a week away from moving here to teach at the international school, and I wanted to ﬁnd a place to model, as it is one of my passions. Have you been involved in modeling before? I have modeled in Toronto, Kitchener, Canada, New York City, and Grenada. I love being in front of the camera and just working with my surroundings. What do you love about modeling? Modeling has always been one of my passions, it suits my personality, and I believe being in the modeling industry will broaden my horizon. “I just recently ﬁnished up a shoot in Grenada which involved some underwater shots. They were my favorite and I cannot wait to do more underwater shoots in the future.” What makes you stand out? I’m an actor as well, and feel that that helps to make me stand out, as I have an advantage in that respect.

Who are you? I am 21 years old Merkiva Francois, a resident of Cantonment, Vieux-Fort, also a past student of the Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School. I am an outgoing and open-minded individual who loves learning new things and meeting people.

Have you been involved in modeling before? Mainly Photograph, my photos have been seen by friends and family on the Divine Modeling Agency’s website, my Facebook account and other internet proﬁles.

What makes you stand out? My willingness to try new things makes me stand out. I enjoy dressing up and being photographed. I also enjoy boat-rides, hanging out at the beach and partying with friends. I am a talented young woman. My willingness to help others and my inﬂuence on friends and family to strive for their best, to believe in themselves, also my ambition and the way I carry myself are characteristics that’s special about me.

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How did you get involved with Divine Modeling agency? After contacting Divine Modeling Agency via Facebook, I went to auditions at the Bay Walk Mall. Have you been involved in modeling before? No, I’m new to the modeling world. What do you love about modeling? Modeling has always been one of my passions, it suits my personality, and I believe being in the modeling industry will broaden my horizon. “I just recently ﬁnished up a shoot in Grenada which involved some underwater shots. They were my favorite and I cannot wait to do more underwater shoots in the future.” What makes you stand out? What makes me stand out the most is my distinctive lips, it’s always recognized especially with a lil gloss on....muahhhh. The special thing about me is, I live and let live. I change what I can change if it is necessary and I always try to keep a smile even when I’m hurting because it don’t only make me happy but the people around me.

How did you get involved with Divine Modeling agency? Being a model has always been one of my biggest dreams. This dream has now come to reality with Divine Modeling Agency. I got involved with Divine Modeling Agency through a friend and also searched for them online where I got the necessary information and signed up.

What do you love about modeling? Modeling has always been one of my passions, it suits my personality, and I believe being in the modeling industry will broaden my horizon.

Who are you? I am Cassie Palm

Jasmine is dynamite! Before and during shoot was so prepared and totally aware of what was happening. She took new styles in her stride like a real pro. Jasmine brings life to the photos. She’s a fast learner, takes direction well, adds insight and twists to the mix.

“I just recently ﬁnished up a shoot in Grenada which involved some underwater shots. They were my favorite and I cannot wait to do more underwater shoots in the future.”

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Photograph by Jay Dathorne for Touché

Falling asleep behind the wheel could make you a Drowsy driving is a factor in tens of thousands of crashes every year, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. The actual number of drowsy-driving accidents, however, is likely higher due to inconsistent police-report accident codes. Drowsy driving is considered to be a major public safety issue that is not yet in the public consciousness. The worst part is that many drivers don’t know when they’re falling asleep. Clinical studies show people deny having fallen asleep, even when physiological signs prove differently. Some experts contend that drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and that there is little awareness of the problem.

to trafﬁc, and detouring. Chat it up. If you have a passenger, make sure to talk. Because it’s hard to detect yourself, your passenger can let you know when you’re showing signs of sleepiness. Listen to their warning: Either let your passenger drive or pull over and take a nap.

Tips for staying awake and alive Young people, shift workers and commercial drivers are at the highest risk of drowsy-driving crashes. Below are some tips on how to stay awake behind the wheel:

No sleeping in the front. Make sure both people in the front of the car are awake. A driver who needs rest should buckle up in the back seat and sleep. Are you falling asleep?

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Contrary to popular belief, most drivers can’t tell when they’re getting sleepy. It’s best to take long trips with someone else in the car, so passengers can watch for signs

of sleepiness. If you haven’t been getting enough sleep, you’re already at risk. If you experience any of these danger signs, you should pull over and rest. • Your eyes close or lose focus on their own. • You have trouble keeping your head up. • You can’t stop yawning. • You have wandering, disconnected thoughts. • You don’t remember driving the last few miles. • You drift off your side of the road, tailgate or miss trafﬁc signs. • You keep jerking the car back into the lane. • You have drifted off the road and narrowly missed crashing.

What to do after an accident Automobile accidents can be a very traumatic experience. From the colourful words used by the other parties involved, to the experience of having your “whole life flash before your eyes,” to the aches and pains you may be feeling, it can be hard to think right after an accident. But, if you do find yourself in one of these situations there are things that you should and should not do. After an accident Is everyone ok? Number one priority is to determine to what extent persons are injured. Ensure that you are fine first, then, check into the well-being of passengers in your vehicle, then other parties. Use your phone. Who you call first will be determined by the type of accident. If it is a fender-bender, then you would call the police first. If it is major with one or more injured persons, then call for an ambulance first, then the police officers. Exchange Insurance Information with other drivers. Be sure to verify that the other person’s insurance coverage and driver’s licence are

valid. That is, make sure that the expiry dates have not yet passed, and that the person on the card is the person in front of you.

that an accident report will have to be ﬁled. Also, be sure to call the other person’s insurer as well and advise them of the loss.

Use your phone again! This time take pictures. While most people may not carry a camera in their vehicles, many cell phones come with a built-in camera. Take pictures of the damage, the road signs, the surrounding environment – blind bends, cross-roads etc. Also be sure to take the names, numbers and addresses of witnesses and the ofﬁcer called to the scene. Notify your insurer. If your accident happens during a time when the insurance company is closed, you will have to inform them of the incident as soon as possible. This means

“I’m Sorry.” While it is bad enough that “sorry can’t cool hot water,” saying these words at the accident scene could be interpreted as “It was my fault.” Not to mention the fact that the other party to the incident is normally quick to advise you of what you did wrong – like not getting out of their way when you saw them speeding towards you. We all have regrets when there is an accident, but let the police determine who should be “sorry.”

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ways to keep Here are twelve thrifty This economic money in your pocket. ntly facing has left downturn we are curre our hard earned us struggling to stretch ome ways you can dollars and here are s achieve this. 1 Save! Save! Save! The ﬁrst thing you do when you receive your pay cheque is put at least 20% of it in your savings bank account before you do anything else. This is called paying yourself. 2 Lunch Bag it to work instead of eating out for lunch every day. This will save you a lot of money, and chances are you may be eating healthier, if you cook healthy food that is. You will be saving about $15.00 a day, $3,600 a year. 3 Plan out your meals for a week. Then make a shopping list from menus. It’s very easy to buy impulse items, but if you stick to the list, you may be happier with the bill at the end. 4 Carpooling and public transportation. If carpooling works in our culture, you will save on fuel costs and reduce on wear and tear when it comes to your vehicle.

5 Stock up on non-perishables when they go on sale. Our supermarkets usually have sale every 8 weeks. I suggest you buy enough to last you until the next sale. 6 Clearance racks for good deals on clothes. Our clothing stores usually put clothing on sale to make room for new stock and this is a perfect time to shop. Save as much as 50% on clothing, but don’t buy every time there’s a sale, it would defeat the purpose. 7 Go Green, conserve energy. Turn off lights when you leave the room. Shut down the computer when it’s not being used. Put Televisions and other electronics on a power strip that can be turned off to avoid using phantom power when turning on. 8 Cut back on Disposables Use real plates, cups, utensils, and napkins in lieu of disposables. 9 Use leftovers to avoid wastage. Get creative. Steak and chicken from the night before taste really good in salads. Designate a day for “clean the fridge” and get rid of all the leftovers that have been piling up. Some folks cook large amounts of food to last the entire week. 10 The money jar. Put a jar in a hightrafﬁc area in your home. When you have extra change, drop it in. You may be surprised how

quickly these extra coins add up. 11 Get the board games off the shelves. Instead of heading to the movies, why not break out the cards, checkers, or board games and have a fun night that doesn’t cost much with your family. Microwave pop corn taste just as good as a $8.00 dollar bag at the cinema. 12 Avoid Unnecessary trips. Why drive around when you’re going nowhere? Or making 5 trips to the same supermarket, before you leave home, plan what you’re going to do and the route you will take.

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Business Services Limited Philip J. Pierre Business Services Limited (PJPBSL) is a tax and management consultancy ﬁrm established in St.Lucia as a limited liability company on 10th January, 1990. PJPBSL provides ﬁnacial and consultancy services to local and regional entrepreneurs, companies and institutions. It also prepares business plans and undertakes feasibility studies for local businesses as part of start-up or expansion initiatives. PJPBSL has a consulting team made of professionals with a broad range of professional knowledge, skills and

extensive experience acquired in both the public and sectors. The company also possesses an established infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality business services to client firms in all sectors of the economy. PJPBSL has been in existence for over 20 years and presently performs financial services and consultancy for over 70 clients with diverse business interest. The firm’s success is based on its various clients. The firm has been engaged by a number of regional and international organizations that included Caribbean Development Bank, Organization of Eastern Carib-

P.O.Box 1131, Providence Villa, Cedars Road, Castries, St. Lucia Tel: 758-453-2356 / 758-451-1256 / 758-452-3320 Fax: 758-453-2270 Email: philipjpierre@hotmail.com 18

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bean States (OECS) AND European Community. When other services are required the ﬁrm subcontracts other professionals to join our team of experts in our network. Other business services such as human resource development, information and communication technology, environment impact assessment and the integration and application of international standards and market requirements are outsourced to strategic business partners who associate with the company from time to time on assignments.

The Document Centre is a subsidiary of the J.E Bergasse Group of Companies which offers an extensive range of printing and copying services. Over the years the Document Centre has tailored to both the local and regional market (O.E.C.S) while creating a one-stop shop for the Saint Lucian Community for all printing, copying and production needs. With a wealth of experience in the printing industry, coupled with expertise in a wide range of specialist areas and technologies, the Document Centre has served Saint Lucia for over 30 years. The Document Centre also recently introduced a Print/Internet Café and sale of promotional products for any business or company. The Print & Internet Café have been set up for persons who can’t wait for the next available representative and are on the go, to create, edit, customize and print their own artwork. In the past ten years, services of conference support have been a key operation within the company. We take care of your every conference planning concern including production and delivery of conference documents: • Basic black & white or colour copies up to 11”x17” • Single copies of multiple originals • ID badges or PVC cards for conferences, conventions and limited access events • Laminating • Binding • Mounting • Story boards • Event progammes • Questionnaires • Personalised pads • Presentation boards • Training materials

• Banners • Tent cards • Computer and multifunction copier/ printer rental • Copies of presentations • Delegate welcome packs • Sale of envelopes, paper, folders, ink cartridges and toners There is no limit to services on creativity;; experienced and talented graphic artists will produce your concepts and ideas the way you envision them. The Document Centre provides the most modern graphics hardware and software backed up by the latest Xerox technology. Whatever elegance you’re seeking, chances are we have the right equipment to embellish your documents and projects for any occasion. These include but are not limited to: Binding, Laminating, Mounting, Numbering, Folding, Perforating, Foiling, Banner stands (we provide a range of stands for use at exhibitions, conferences, in store promotions or reception areas). We also offer a range of services tailored for architects, engineers, construction and project managers and have a reputation for delivering according to deadlines and budgets. There are three dedicated engineering machines to print and reproduce existing drawings in sizes from 8 ½ x 11 to A0 and over the years have enhanced rich output that combines color, photo quality renderings with sketches, 3D illustrations, and business graphics. We can print any number of nonstandard sizes to a variety of media. Copy, enlarge or reduce existing drawings to any size and can print proposal documents with a combination of text, drawings and visuals, all bound into one document. We invite

clients to send large documents online www.documentcentre.com, this saves time by eliminating the need to leave your office and having to copy drawings to disc. For imprinted promotional items/ giveaways to corporate gifts, visit our advertising and specialty items website at http://documentcentre. logomall.com. Whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas, our site is your one-stop shopping source. From fun items to the traditional, you can easily shop for some of the hottest items on the market. Quickly and easily find products to: • Improve traffic at trade shows • Motivate staff • Thank a customer • Increase safety awareness • Company branded gift items Rest assured that our team is competent, qualified and above all, delightful to serve each customer with professionalism, sensitivity and care. Our work is not complete unless we have delivered to your ultimate satisfaction. Visit or contact us at Vide Boutielle (758) 456-6523 * Bourbon Street, Castries (758) 4566525 * Charlery Building, Vieux Fort (758) 456-6528.

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The metric system is a decimal system where most units of measurements are multiples or sub-multiples of ten (10). The metric system simpliﬁes measurement. See the metric difference for yourself. 20

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All products entering the European market must be labelled in metric units only. If we want to continue trading with the world, especially with the major industrialised nations, we have to meet this international standard. Contact the Saint Lucia Metrication Secretariat, 1 Maurice Mason Avenue, Sans Souci, Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. Tel 758-452-1541;; 758451-7239;; Fax 758-4581642;; Email: metcentre@candw.lc

MEET THE STAFF OF THE SAINT LUCIA METRICATION SECRETARIAT What is Metrication? A process of upgrading from any old system of measurement to the modern Metric System. Saint Lucia is currently changing from the Imperial System of weights & measures to the Metric System. Mr. Hubert F.G. James, Chairman, Metrication Board

The Metrology Act #17 of 2000 Part II - Legal & Standard Units of Measurement : 1 of Section 3 stipulates that “the International System of Units shall be the legal units of measurement of Saint Lucia”.

Approaches to Metrication 1. Direct Metrication (DM) Mrs. Judy H. Rene, Coordinator, Saint Lucia Metrication Secretariat

Mrs. Aurellia Dedier-Norville, Administrative Assistant

DM is Rapid, smooth and economical. India used DM for its metrication process. The process lasted from April 1, 1960 – April 1, 1962 ;; Australian Construction Industry applied direct metrication, the process was completed in one year;; India’s model was adopted by several other nations.

using that approach are the USA, UK and Japan. In the case of the USA the process began since 1866 when the Kassen Act of July 28, 1886 declared it lawful throughout the USA to ‘employ the weights and measures of the metric system’. The USA is still going through the process of phased metrication in 2011;; the UK began in 1873 and Japan in 1886.

3. Metric Conversion (MC) MC is difﬁcult, slow and costly. Countries that have used metric conversion have found the experience to be very difﬁcult and extremely costly. There is no guarantee that metric conversion will succeed since that method retains all the names of the old pre metric-measures and has the effect of keeping alive many multiple methods of measurement alongside the metric system.

how people perceive their acceptance by the rest of their community;; or that customers may not be fully open to the metric system and thus companies would rather adopt a wait and see game by using metric internally while communicating with the community in old customary measurements.

Important Metrication Terms Two metrication terms to get acquainted with are: “Soft Metric Conversion” and “Hard Metric Conversion”

Soft Conversion: Soft conversion refers to the adoption of SI metric units for reporting, recording, or specifying all measurements, sizes, product dimensions, etc. No attempt is made to change the physical dimensions (sizes);; e.g. LPG 100 lb = 45.4 kg;; 20 lb = 9.07 kg (Change the language).

4. Hidden Metrication (HM)

With HM, companies work internally in metric but communicate measurement in Imperial to customers and members of the public. The Metric System is used only when it is convenient, to gain 2. Phased Metrication (PM) its positive beneﬁts. The reason PM is costly, slow and painful. It for this method is not quite clear, involves passing laws that permit it may have to do with perception;; the use of metric units along with old measures. Some countries

Hard Conversion: Change the physical dimensions of the product to ﬁt into the internationally recognized metric designation;; a ﬁxed metric measurement (i.e. a whole number). E.g. metre stick;; metric doors;; metric windows;; metric cement blocks etc.

Miss Johnacia Charles, Receptionist

Miss Jeanell James, Ofﬁce Assistant

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example, you might say “That must have been upsetting,” “No

wonder you felt mad when they wouldn’t let you in the game,” or “That must have seemed unfair to you.” Doing this shows that you understand what your child felt, why, and that you care. Feeling understood and listened to, helps your child feel supported by you, and that is especially important in times of stress.

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ideas: Notice out loud. Tell your child when you notice that something’s bothering him or her. If you can, name the feeling you think your child is experiencing. (“It seems like you’re still mad about what happened at the playground.”) This shouldn’t sound like an accusation (as in, “OK, what happened now? Are you still mad about that?”) or put a child on the spot. It’s just a casual observation that you’re interested in hearing more about your child’s concern. Be sympathetic and show you care and want to understand. Listen to your child. Ask your child to tell you what’s wrong. Listen attentively and calmly — with interest, patience, openness, and caring. Avoid any urge to judge, blame, lecture, or say what you think your child should have done instead. The idea is to let your child’s concerns and feelings be heard. Try to get the whole story by asking questions like “And then what happened?” Take your time. And let your child take his or her time, too. Comment brieﬂy on the feelings you think your child was experiencing. For

Put a label on it. Many kids do not yet have words for their feelings. If your child seems angry or frustrated, use those words to help him or her learn to identify the emotions by name. Putting feelings into words helps kids communicate and develop emotional awareness, the ability to recognize their own emotional states. children who can do so are less likely to reach the behavioral boiling point where strong emotions get demonstrated through behaviors rather than communicated with words. Help your child think of things to do. If there’s a speciﬁc problem that’s causing stress, talk together about what to do. Encourage your child to think of a couple of ideas. You can get the brainstorm started if necessary, but don’t do all the work. Your child’s active participation will build conﬁdence. Support the good ideas and add to them as needed. Ask, “How do you think this will work?” Listen and move on. Sometimes talking and listening and feeling understood is all that’s needed to help a child’s frustrations begin to melt away. Afterwards, try changing the subject and moving on to something more positive and relaxing. Help your child think of something to do to feel better. Don’t give the problem more attention than it deserves. Limit stress where possible. If certain situations are causing stress, see if there are ways to change things. For instance, if too many after-school activities consistently cause homework stress, it might be necessary to limit activities to leave time and energy for homework.

Childhood can seem like a carefree time. But children still experience stress. Things like school and social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a parent, you can’t protect your kids from stress and you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems. While they may not initiate a conversation about what’s bothering them, children do want their parents to reach out and help them cope with their troubles. But it’s not always easy for parents to know what to do for a child who is feeling stressed. 24 TOUCHÉ

Just be there. Children don’t always feel like talking about what’s bothering them. Sometimes that’s OK. Let your child know you’ll be there when they do feel like talking. Even when kids don’t want to talk, they usually don’t want parents to leave them alone. You can help your child feel better just by being there, keeping him or her company, spending time together. So if you notice that your child seems to be down in the dumps, stressed, or having a bad day, but doesn’t feel like talking, initiate something you can do together. Take a walk, watch a movie, shoot some hoops, or bake some cookies. Isn’t it nice to know that your presence really counts? Be patient. As a parent, it hurts to see your child unhappy or stressed. But try to resist the urge to ﬁx every problem. Instead, focus on helping your child, slowly but surely, grow into a good problem-solver, a child who knows how to roll with life’s ups and downs, put feelings into words, calm down when needed, and bounce back to try again. Parents can’t solve every problem as children go through life. But by teaching healthy coping strategies, you’ll prepare your children to manage the stresses that come in the future and react positively to the situation.

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With all the economic turmoil going on, I realize being fiscally responsible will be more important and more difficult for our children as they grow into adulthood. Parents have always had to battle things like unrealistic media portrayals and an overall culture of consumerism. But layer on top of that the ridiculous levels of debt we’ve piled up as a country, and their future looks a little less certain. Put another way, our kids probably won’t have the backstop we had. It’s doubtful social security will be around. Who knows where health care will wind up. Taxes are likely to be higher, and at least in the near term (meaning the next 5-10 years), things will probably cost more thanks to inflation, currency devaluation or some combination. But it isn’t all negative. There will still be opportunities for our children. People will still be needed to teach, to build things, to design building and bridges and roads, to provide health care and nursing and rehabilitation. To work on cars, to serve in the military, and so on. However, to take advantage of those opportunities, our kids must first set themselves up for success.

1. No one owes you a thing. Too many people go through their entire lives with the expectation they are owed something. This is not the case, or at least it shouldn’t be. All you should ever expect is to be judged, compensated and respected based on your work ethic and your ability to create, inspire and hustle.

2. Debt is a cancer. Debt is a cancer on our society, on households, and on us as individuals. It saps creativity. It creates pessimism. It robs your future dollars. It limits your freedom. Avoid debt like the plague. Remember the old adage: “He who understands interest – earns it. He who doesn’t understand interest – pays it.” 3. Save for emergencies…big emergencies. When you are young and many years from considering retirement (and not earning much), it’s tough to save money. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. Aim to save about a year of your basic living expenses in a simple savings account (no risky investments here). With a one-year cushion, you’ll be able to weather storms many others will not.

4. Live simply. In 2011, life seems pretty complicated. By the time you are adults, I imagine it will be even more so. There will be new gadgets and toys and cool services and “got to haves.” The problem is, all these things compete for your earnings. I’m not advocating living like a pauper, but limit yourself to only a few of life’s luxuries.

5. Sleep on big ﬁnancial decisions. When it comes time to buy a car, or a house, or book your ﬁrst major vacation as a family, sleep on the plans for a couple nights. People selling you these things want you to act immediately to lock in their commission, as I would expect

them to, but remember that you are the one who has to pay the bill. Some of my biggest ﬁnancial regrets came because of a knee-jerk reaction. Be slow. Be methodical. Listen to your gut.

6. Protect your credit. Not because you hope to borrow money, but because you may ﬁnd people extending a service to you may do so for less cost if they think you aren’t a big risk. And if those people don’t know you well, your credit score may be their only determining factor. It’s not necessarily fair, but it’s a part of life. Credit blemishes can hang around for a decade, so it’s best to avoid them in the ﬁrst place.

7. Learn to do things yourself, but don’t be afraid to call in the experts. You may remember the time your dad rescued a toy from the toilet trap, saving us an expensive plumbing repair bill. Or the time I climbed up in the attic to unclog the air conditioner drain. But your dad knows his limitations, and calls in the experts when necessary. That’s what emergency savings are for.

for a big salary. Remember what mattered to you most when you were a kid: Family, fun, dreams. These things should remain important to you as a grown-up, but often adults sacriﬁce these things to earn a big salary. Now, everyone has to sacriﬁce some to earn a living, but by learning to be content, you may be able to earn a comfortable living while still enjoying other things.

10. Start saving early. Remember those money games we used to play when you were a kid? One of them was an attempt to get you to understand one of the great ﬁnancial wonders of the world: compound interest. You see, when you save money you earn interest on it. The next month you earn interest on the money you ﬁrst put in, plus the interest you earned the month before. That’s right; you earn interest on interest. Now carry out that example for many years, even decades, and you can understand how some people are able to accumulate wealth. The trick is, you have to start early.

8. Shallow people judge your things, real friends judge your character. Some of the saddest, loneliest people I’ve ever known have been surrounded by the nicest things money can buy. They often acquired these things to impress people they thought mattered, and in many cases it did – temporarily. Meaningful relationships are based on things money cannot buy: trust, respect, integrity, compassion, love.

9. Don’t trade the things you care about

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Forget asking your boyfriend how he feels about your future together — that conversation just freaks guys out. Instead, learn to read the signals. If you’ve noticed any of these behaviors, it’s ofﬁcial — the guy thinks you’re wife material.

1. He wants to spend the holidays with you — wherever that takes him. If he’s willing to forgo his childhood traditions and chill at your parents’ place — or skip family time altogether and take a trip with you — that means he’s been thinking about creating new traditions and memories with you.

1. It’s out in the open If your partner is expressive about how much he loves you and seriously talks about how much he wants to be with you – then that’s a really good sign! Lucky you! Most relationships don’t get this far! 2. You’re not a secret! You know his friends, his family, his ofﬁce colleagues and just about everyone he associates with! He doesn’t want to keep you hidden like a nasty secret. He’s conﬁdent that you’re the one he wants to be seen with.

2. He invites you to his best friend’s wedding ... without being pushed. Watching a close buddy walk down the aisle is a momentous occasion. And he wouldn’t want to share that with just any girl, especially since there are bound to be plenty of “So, are you two next?” comments. If your man invited you (and he seems psyched to have you there), chances are he foresees the possibility of you two walking down the aisle in the future.

3. Availability is the key! No matter how many times you call him in a day, he loves talking to you. That means he is ready to invest time – no matter how much work he has! But don’t go overboard with your calls!

3. He drops the phrase “our kids”. Not to man-bash, but most guys have a hard time even thinking about starting a family until they meet the right girl. Saying something as seemingly minor as, “We wouldn’t let our kids be that rude” means he’s not only imagining it, he’s expecting it to happen. And the thought doesn’t send him running off to his man cave.

When he talks to his family or friends about his weekend plans he almost always talks about you! You are a vital part of his life – and he wants the world to know it!

4. He’s cried in front of you. Whether he’s shed tears while watching The Notebook or because his dog died, he feels like he can be vulnerable around you. Taking off his macho nothing-can-hurtme armor shows that he’s not afraid of being himself. If he doesn’t try to hide it or act embarrassed, that could mean he’s envisioning going through a lot of ups and downs with you by his side. And he wants to be sure you’re cool with seeing his not-so-manly moments. 5. He’s suddenly very responsible about ﬁnances. Men tend to feel like they should be in a good place, money-wise before settling down with a woman. (Sure, it sounds old school, but it’s true.) So if he seems more concerned with getting that promotion, contributing to his savings account, that’s a sign he wants to be able to support someone in the near future (ahem, you).

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4. His plans include YOU!

excuses to be around you. Now if this goes on well beyond the ﬁrst year of dating then you’re on safe ground! He’s really ‘into you’ and that’s good news

7. Best friends for life! He shares his innermost secrets and thoughts with you. You’re his conﬁdant and best friend. He trusts you with his life. When you don’t have to pry out information, then you know this guy really wants to be candid with you. 8. Your interests matter! If your man goes the extra mile to ﬁnd out what you like to eat, which movie you like to see, what kind of clothes you like to wear – then he’s really interested! Let him pamper you so give in and enjoy being treated like a queen. 9. He respects your decisions! If you say ‘Honey I don’t like to watch football on TV’ and he respects that, then you know he respects you as well. Respect for your partner’s decisions is vital for a steady commitment!

5. No guessing about the future! When he discusses his future goals and plans he certainly has you in mind! So if you hear him using the word ‘we’ – you know you have your man forever! If he sees a future with you, then that’s half the job done!

10. He is secretly checking your ring size! Here is the clincher! Do we need to say it? There’s deﬁnitely marriage on his mind! If he’s checking your ring size it means he will propose – very soon!

6. You’re a couple!

Enjoy the romance! Savour the excitement. This one’s meant to last a lifetime!

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your signiﬁcant other is there with a shoulder to cry on when you ﬁnd out your parents are getting divorced and to celebrate with you when you get the lead in a play or a promotion.

FAIRNESS/EQUALITY: You need to have give-and-take in your relationship, too. Do you take turns choosing which new movie to see? As a couple, do you hang out with your partner’s friends as often as you hang out with yours? It’s not like you have to keep a running count and make sure things are exactly even, of course. But you’ll know if it isn’t a pretty fair balance. Things get bad really fast when a relationship turns into a power struggle, with one person ﬁghting to get his or her way all the time. SEPARATE IDENTITIES: In a healthy relationship, everyone needs to make compromises. But that doesn’t mean you should feel like you’re losing out on being yourself. When you started going out, you both had your own lives (families, friends, interests, hobbies, etc.) and that shouldn’t change. Neither of you should have to pretend to like something you don’t, or give up seeing your friends, or drop out of activities you love. And you also should feel free to keep developing new talents or interests, making new friends, and moving forward.

GOOD COMMUNICATION:

ometimes it feels impossible to find someone who’s right for you — and who thinks you’re right for him or her! So when it happens, you’re usually so psyched that you don’t even mind when your little brother finishes all the ice cream or your English teacher chooses the one day when you didn’t do your reading to give you a pop quiz. It’s totally normal to look at the world through rose-colored glasses in the early stages of a relationship. But for some people, those rosecolored glasses turn into blinders that keep them from seeing that a relationship isn’t as healthy as it should be. What Makes a Healthy Relationship? Hopefully, you and your significant other are treating each other well. Not sure if that’s the case? Take a step back from the dizzying sensation of being swept off your feet and think about whether your relationship has these seven qualities:

MUTUAL RESPECT: Does he or she get how cool you are and why? (Watch out if the answer to the ﬁrst part is yes but only because you’re acting like someone you’re not!) The key is that your BF or GF is into you for who you are, for your great sense of humor, your love of reality TV, etc. Does your partner listen when you say you’re not comfortable doing something and then back off right away? Respect in a relationship means that each person values who

the other is and understands and would never challenge the other person’s boundaries.

TRUST: You’re talking with a guy from French class or a co worker and your boyfriend walks by. Does he completely lose his cool or keep walking because he knows you’d never cheat on him? It’s OK to get a little jealous sometimes. jealousy is a natural emotion. But how a person reacts when feeling jealous is what matters. There’s no way you can have a healthy relationship if you don’t trust each other.

HONESTY: This one goes hand-in-hand with trust because it’s tough to trust someone when one of you isn’t being honest. Have you ever caught your girlfriend in a major lie? Like she told you that she had to work on Friday night but it turned out she was at the movies with her friends? The next time she says she has to work, you’ll have a lot more trouble believing her and the trust will be on shaky ground. SUPPORT: It’s not just in bad times that your partner should support you. Some people are great when your whole world is falling apart but can’t take being there when things are going right (and vice versa). In a healthy relationship,

You’ve probably heard lots of stuff about how men and women don’t seem to speak the same language. We all know how many different meanings the little phrase “no, nothing’s wrong” can have, depending on who’s saying it! But what’s important is to ask if you’re not sure what he or she means, and speak honestly and openly so that the miscommunication is avoided in the ﬁrst place. Never keep a feeling bottled up because you’re afraid it’s not what your BF or GF wants to hear or because you worry about sounding silly. And if you need some time to think something through before you’re ready to talk about it, the right person will give you some space to do that if you ask for it. What’s an Unhealthy Relationship? A relationship is unhealthy when it involves mean, disrespectful, controlling, or abusive behavior. Some people live in homes with parents who ﬁght a lot or abuse each other emotionally, verbally, or physically. For some people who have grown up around this kind of behavior it can almost seem normal or OK. It’s not! Many of us learn from watching and imitating the people close to us. So someone who has lived around violent or disrespectful behavior may not have learned how to treat others with kindness and respect or how to expect the same treatment. Qualities like kindness and respect are absolute requirements for a healthy relationship. Someone who doesn’t yet have this part down may need to work on it with a trained therapist before he or she is ready for a relationship. Meanwhile, even though you might feel bad or feel for someone who’s been mistreated, you need to take care of yourself. TOUCHÉ

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it’s not healthy to stay in a relationship that inv olves abusive behavio uses verbal insults, m r of any kind. When a ean language, nasty p boyfriend or girlfriend utdowns, gets physica into sexual activity, it’s l by hitting or slapping an important warning , or forces someone sign of verbal, emotion al, or physical abuse.

Ask yourself, does my boyfriend or girlfriend: get angry when I don’t drop everything for him or her? Criticize the way I look or dress, and say I’ll never be able to ﬁnd anyone else who would date me? Keep me from seeing friends or from talking to any other guys or girls? Want me to quit an activity, even though I love it? Ever raise a hand when angry, like he or she is about to hit me? Try to force me to go further sexually than I want to? These aren’t the only questions you can ask yourself. If you can think of any way in which your boyfriend or girlfriend is trying to control you, make you feel bad about yourself, isolate you from the rest of your world, or this is a big one, harm you physically or sexually, then it’s time to get out, fast. Let a trusted friend or family member know what’s going on and make sure you’re safe. It can be tempting to make excuses or misinterpret violence, possessiveness, or anger as an expression of love. But even if you know that the person hurting you loves you, it is not healthy. No one deserves to be hit, shoved, or forced into anything he or she doesn’t want to do Why Are Some Relationships So Difﬁcult? 28 TOUCHÉ

Ever heard about how it’s hard for someone to love you when you don’t love yourself? It’s a big relationship roadblock when one or both people struggle with self-esteem problems. Your girlfriend or boyfriend isn’t there to make you feel good about yourself if you can’t do that on your own. Focus on being happy with yourself, and don’t take on the responsibility of worrying about someone else’s happiness. What if you feel that your girlfriend or boyfriend needs too much from you? If the relationship feels like a burden or a drag instead of a joy, it might be time to think about whether it’s a healthy match for you. Someone who’s not happy or secure may have trouble being a healthy relationship partner. Also, intense relationships can be hard for some teenagers. Some are so focused on their own developing feelings and responsibilities that they don’t have the emotional energy it takes to respond to someone else’s feelings and needs in a close relationship. Don’t worry if you’re just not ready yet. You will be, and you can take all the time you need. Ever notice that some relationships don’t last very long? It’s no wonder you’re still growing and changing every day, and it can be tough to put two people together whose identities are both still in the process of forming. You two might seem perfect for each other at ﬁrst, but that can change. If you try to hold on to the relationship anyway, there’s a good chance it

will turn sour. Better to part as friends than to stay in something that you’ve outgrown or that no longer feels right for one or both of you. And before you go looking for amour from that hottie from your work place, respect your current beau by breaking things off before you make your move. Relationships can be one of the best and most challenging parts of your world. They can be full of fun, romance, excitement, intense feelings, and occasional heartache, too. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, remember that it’s good to be choosy about who you get close to. If you’re still waiting, take your time and get to know plenty of people. Think about the qualities you value in a friendship and see how they match up with the ingredients of a healthy relationship. Work on developing those good qualities in yourself, they make you a lot more attractive to others. And if you’re already part of a pair, make sure the relationship you’re in brings out the best in both of you.

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omprehensive sexuality education is defined as “a lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs and values about identity, relationships and intimacy. It encompasses sexual development, reproductive health, interpersonal relationships, affection, intimacy, body image and gender roles. Comprehensive Sexuality Education addresses the biological, socio-cultural, psychological and spiritual dimensions of sexuality from a cognitive, affective and behavioural domain, including skills to communicate effectively and make responsible decisions”. Approaches that do not include all of these features are considered less complete or less effective than comprehensive sexuality education. . Rationale for comprehensive sexuality education The right of young people to information and education, including sexuality education, is embodied in several international treaties and conventions, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action. The right to sexuality education is underpinned by a working definition from international experts on sexual rights, which declares it, “the right of all persons, free of coercion, discrimination and violence, to the highest attainable standard of sexual health, including access to sexual and reproductive health care services;; seek, receive and impart information related to sexuality;; sexuality education;; respect for bodily integrity;; choose their partner;; decide to be sexually active or not;; consensual sexual relations;; consensual marriage;; decide whether or not, and when, to have children;; and to pursue a satisfying, safe and pleasurable sexual life”. While young people have a right to effective sexuality education, it is also essential to help them prepare for healthy and fulfilling lives. High- quality information and comprehensive sexuality education can equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make informed choices, now and in the future. It will enhance their independence and self-esteem;; and help them to experience their sexuality and relationships in positive and pleasurable ways. Since they become sexually aware or active at an early age, comprehensive sexuality education, which is age-appropriate and age sensitive, needs to be targeted at young people before they become sexually active. The age at first sexual intercourse is decreasing in many parts of the world. Comprehensive sexuality education is needed to address concerns and queries relating to the prevention of STI and HIV/AIDS transmission, and also to provide guidance to counter the fear and potential risk of unwanted pregnancy. Young people frequently receive conflicting messages on sex and sexuality: these are often negative and associated with

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guilt, fear and disease, yet the media and young people’s peers generally portray them as positive and desirable. The effect that these messages have on young people depends on their level of awareness of their rights and responsibilities, on gender expectations and also on their level of cognitive and emotional maturity. Comprehensive sexuality education can give them the necessary skills to dispel myths associated with sexuality, which can in turn help to reduce discrimination, stigma and violence, including abuse by intimate partner or family. It is important to understand that comprehensive sexuality education presents for young people the full range of possibilities for safe sex and includes abstinence. Contrary to what is often argued, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education does not attempt to replace traditional family values: it helps young people to identify their own values, and increase their awareness of all the available choices suitable to their needs. There is conclusive evidence that comprehensive sexuality education can effectively delay the initiation of sexual activity, reduce the frequency of sexual activity and unprotected intercourse, decrease the number of sexual partners and also increase the use of modern methods of contraception. Contrary to the concern that providing comprehensive information on safe sex may encourage young people to become sexually active and display irresponsible sexual behaviour, research has increasingly shown that involving young people in making free, informed choices about contraception does not lead to increases in risky sexual behaviour, nor to initiating adolescent sexual activity. There is a growing body of scientiﬁc literature demonstrating that comprehensive sexuality education not only increases knowledge about sex and sexuality, but also directly affects the sexual behaviour of young people. In particular, comprehensive sexuality education has been demonstrated to lead to a delay in sexual intercourse, a reduction in the frequency of sex and numbers of sexual partners, and an increase in the use of condoms and other contraceptives. In developing and developed countries alike, reviews of curriculum and group-based sexuality and HIV education programmes have also found that programmes are far more likely to have a positive than a negative impact on sexual behaviour, and that the more comprehensive the approach, the more effective it is in changing behaviour. This is reinforced by increasing evidence from various countries that health outcomes can beneﬁt from an approach to comprehensive sexuality education which addresses gender norms and power disparities, and takes a more positive approach to sexual experience. Several studies have demonstrated that greater openness and acceptance of adolescent sexuality can increase young people’s ability to negotiate their sexual and contraceptive decision-making.

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hocking as it may seem, the red marks are not permanent and will fade and eventually disappear in about a week. Caused by an ancient Chinese technique to remove ‘wind’ that is believed to cause the aches in our body, Cupping Therapy is often the method of choice beyond what a traditional massage offers if you prefer to stay away from acupuncture.

opening those meridians.

This is a procedure that needs to be administered by professionals who know what they are doing. Do not try this at home. Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.

Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe and can be easily learned and incorporated into your family health practices. In short, cupping brings fresh blood to the area and improves circulation and is widely used for aches and pain relief for reasons described above but is also believed to be used to treat respiratory problems, coughs, wheezing and digestive problems.

Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the ‘Meridians’ of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy ﬂows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are ﬁve meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of

Cupping therapy is painful and if you have a low tolerance for pain I suggest you don’t go there. There are a number of cupping methods, ﬁre cupping being the traditional and most effective method, which I’ve seen being done for my grandmother when I was 11 years old. She suffered from pain in her legs and the therapy worked for her. The darker the color the greater is the presence of toxins or ‘wind.’

Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins.

Cupping has been used in China since the third century B.C. It involves lighting a match in a small, rounded “cup”, made of glass, bamboo, metal, or pottery, and then removing it quickly and applying the cup to the skin. The ﬂame creates a vacuum, and the cup sticks tightly to the skin. Several cups may be applied at any one time to a particular part of the body such as the back.

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ost people have not heard of the word Chiropractor or Chiropractic, and if they have, they would quickly assume it’s someone you see when you have a back pain, neck pain or a headache;; but that’s a myth. The real truth about Chiropractic is that it is a scientific proven healing art and it is the missing piece of most peoples heath care puzzle. In a modern world, symptoms are usually covered up or eased with pill-painkillers, anti inflammatory, antihistamines, anti depressants, etc. The root cause of the “normal expressions” of the body under intolerable stress is never address. Chiropractic does that. Chiropractors, as far back as recorded history, have always encouraged the need to address the spine as it relates to ones health. Hippocrates said it best, “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases”. This thought was never well received as Aristotle, the philosopher, was critical of Herodotus’ none Medicine and tonic-free approach saying, “he made old men young and thus prolonged their lives too greatly.” This criticism of chiropractic has continue to this modern time as medicine tries to control the health care system and systematically tries to exclude all other forms of health care. This effort was seen as in the case of AMA vs. Wilk and continues in the lack of reimbursement for Chiropractic services by health insurances. Chiropractic has continued to thrive on principle that the body is a self regulating, self healing organism once it is free of Vertebral Subluxations Complex. (See next issue). The chiropractic perspective on health and disease emphasizes two fundamental concepts: 1) The structure and condition of the body influences how the body functions and its ability to heal itself. 2) The mind-body relationship is instrumental in maintaining health and in the healing processes. Although chiropractic shares much with other health professions, its emphasis and application of its philosophy distinguishes it from modern medicine. Chiropractic philosophy gravitates toward a holistic (“total person”) approach to healing. The combine elements of the mind, body, spirit TOUCHÉ 32 TOUCHÉ

and maintenance of health depends on obedience to natural laws, and that deviation from such laws can result in illness. The body is a self healing, self regulating organism that does so through the proper function of the nervous system. “The nervous system controls all other systems and relates the individual to his or her environment,” gray’s anatomy. Our nervous system is protected by the spine which comprises of 24 moveable segments plus the skull. This structure provides a lever arm system which keeps us erect and functional. The framework provides a closed kinetic system made up of hard and soft tissues and they hold the human frame in it optimum position relative to gravity. So we see from the back the spine is perfectly straight. From the side you should see three curves, each having about a 60º arc. nature, rngineering, physics and geometry all observe that a 60º arc offers the strongest defense against the destructive forces of gravity and movement. With that understanding any deviation from this will weaken the body and create a Vertebral Subluxation Complex process which will affect our heath. So when someone loses the ideal posture, the center of mass of the head, neck and trunk in line with the forces of gravity is shifted, therefore changing the maximum leverage of spinal motion, creating increase joint, muscle and ligament stress . The compromised resistance of the spine to the compressive forces of gravity and a misalignment of the center of mass of the body subsequently lead to Subluxation in the body. The head, neck, thoracic and lumbar spine suffers proportionate loss of motion. This directly compromises the nervous system leading to compromise health. Chiropractor are the only University trained Spinal and Nervous system specialist to detect and address the destructive forces of Vertebral Subluxation Complex. The correction of the Subluxation is done by “Adjustment of the spine.” Doctors of Chiropractic have become pioneers in the ﬁeld of non-invasive care promoting science-based approaches to a variety of ailments. In an effort to dispute the validity of chiropractic, Dr. Henry Winsor, a pathologist, made it his mission to research its claim, here is except of his ﬁndings: The Winsor Autopsies Henry Winsor, a medical doctor in Haverford, Pennsylvania, asked the question: “Chiropractors claim that by adjusting one vertebra, they can relieve stomach troubles and ulcers;; by adjusting another, menstrual cramps;; and by adjusting others conditions such as kidney diseases, constipation, heart disease, thyroid conditions, and lung disease may resolve--but how?” Dr. Winsor decided to investigate this new science and art of healing - Chiropractic. Dissections He wrote: “The object of these necropsies (dissections) was to determine whether any connection existed between minor curvatures of the spine, on the one hand, and diseased organs on the other;; or whether the two were entirely independent of each other.”

University Permission The University of Pennsylvania gave Dr. Winsor permission to carry out his experiments. In a series of three studies he dissected a total of 75 human and 22 cat cadavers. The following are Dr. Winsor’s results: “Two hundred twenty-one structures other than the spine were found diseased. Of these, 212 were observed to belong to the same sympathetic (nerve) segments as the vertebrae in curvature. Nine diseased organs belonged to different sympathetic segments from the vertebrae out of line. Diseases examined: • Stomach Diseases All nine cases of spinal misalignment in the midthoracic area (T5-T9) had stomach disease. • Lung Disease All 26 cases of lung disease had spinal misalignments in the upper thoracic spine. • Liver Disease All 13 cases of liver disease had misalignments in the mid thoracic (T5-T9) • Gallstones All ﬁve cases with gallstone disease had spinal misalignments in the mid thoracic. • Pancreas All three cases with pancreas disease had spinal misalignments in the mid thoracics. • Spleen All 11 cases with spleen diseases had spinal misalignments in the mid thoracics. • Kidney All 17 cases with kidney disease were out of alignment in the lower thoracics. • Prostate and Bladder Disease All eight cases with kidney, prostate and bladder disease had the lumbar (L2-L3) vertebrae misaligned • Uterus The two cases with the uterine conditions had the second lumbar misaligned. • Heart Disease All 20 cases with heart and pericardium conditions had the upper ﬁve thoracic vertebrae (T1- T5) misaligned. Dr. Winsor’s results are published in The Medical Times, November 1921, and are found in any medical library Reference: All quotes from: Winsor, H. Sympathetic segmental disturbances – II. The evidences of the association, in dissected cadavers, of visceral disease with vertebral deformities of the same sympathetic segments, The Medical Times, November 1921, pp./ 267-271. The result of this research is not to say Chiropractic treat or heal these conditions, but with early intervention (removing the Subluxation) we can be averted or minimize the symptoms and suffering associated with them and others. To know more about this healing art and wonder if we can help you, contact Dynamic Spine Center at (758) 572 6000 or Dyspine.com By: Dr. Charles Isidore, CCEP

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How can I get the most beneﬁt out of my relaxation exercises?

here are a number of relaxation techniques that can help you physically and mentally cope with the stressors of your hectic daily life. Consistency is important since stress management techniques are a kind of physical training. Make a habit out of practicing your exercises so they become a part of your usual routine, but take it easy and don’t let your stress management stress you out!

How can I set realistic diet goals for myself The key to setting goals is to ensure that they are attainable and thus sustainable. This same “expectation management” is vital when determining dietary goals. It is my opinion that if you go on a diet, chances are you‘ll get off a diet, sooner or later. For most people, being on a diet, any diet is not sustainable. Even the word “diet” conjures up feeling restricted, deprived, and controlled, all the manipulative, negative feelings that are not sustainable. Healthy eating should be about freedom

and choice. There is no diet to get on and no diet to get off. Nothing is forbidden. Do an honest examination of your habits and the foods you eat, and determine how far and how fast you wish to shift your focus in a more healthful direction. Remember that sticking to your plan is the most vital element to any goal you set. It’s not all or nothing and only you can decide what’s right for you.

What kind of exercise routine do you recommend I encourage people undertaking a comprehensive lifestyle change program to exercise aerobically for a minimum of 30 minutes a day or for an hour every other day. More intense exercise can be incorporated if medically appropriate and if desired by the participant.

efficiency of the heart, increase tolerance to stress, increase metabolism and decrease body fat and among other health benefits. There are four conditions that must be met in order for aerobic exercise to produce the desired cardiovascular training benefits. These conditions are adjusted according to the interests and level of fitness of each individual. They are: •Frequency – how often you exercise •Intensity – how hard to exercise •Time – how long to exercise •Type – what kind of exercise Before starting any exercise program, remember to always talk to your physician in order to make sure that it is right for you and your body.

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Living room Makeover Get It Right In a tropical climate, you want to keep things simple and tailored. I chose big white wooden blinds instead of curtains and hung them ﬂoor-to-ceiling, which fools you into thinking the windows are bigger and kicks the drama up a notch. Rather than letting accessories ﬂy all over the table, I like to use trays to keep things organized. I’m such a neat freak that I have to have everything contained. Never buy just one. Those white Brancusi-esque candlesticks came in three sizes, so I bought three of each. Odd numbers make a tablescape more interesting. Hanging prints is an art in itself. Center each group on a piece of furniture, and keep the same distance between the frames, even if they’re on different walls. And hang them all at the same height. Here, it had to work over both the sofa and the table.

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Get Rid of Clutter This first project won’t cost a cent, but will yield great results. Take everything - yes, everything! out of your drawers and cupboards, off counters, and out of the medicine cabinet or vanity. It should look the way it did when you moved in. Choose only the must-have’s and find the most convenient place to put them. Anything that is not essential should go out. The point here is to get rid of anything that you don’t really need. A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place Once you’ve decided what you cannot live without, decide where you need to get it organized. You can find great clear plastic boxes, bins, drawer dividers, and clear cosmetic bags for things out of sight. For items that will stay on the counter, find decorative storage items to enhance the decor. Out - of - Sight Storage Consider installing a plastic-coated, pull-out towel bar inside your bottom cabinet. It will be a great place to hang cleaning rags and damp washcloths or drying hosiery. Use turntables to minimize storage for tall bottles of hairspray, toothpaste, or shaving cream. See-through boxes and pull-out drawer units are handy. Add Towel Bars You really can’t have too many towel bars in a bathroom! They’ll discourage dumping used towels in a pile on the floor. If you have extra wall space, put one there. If you can have a towel bar for each member of the family, each person will know their

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towel is fresh and personal. Or consider hanging a bar behind the door or over the toilet. Be sure the bar is placed so that any towels will not hang over heating vents. Hotel-style towel racks are available in home improvement or bath decorating stores. The extra shelves they provide can display colorful, thirsty towels. Hooks for Hanging If you don’t have enough room for another towel bar, how about a decorative hook or two for hanging a robe or towel Install it near the shower, on the back of the door, or near the sink. They won’t take up a lot of space, but will still get things off the floor. Add a Small Piece of Furniture Even if your bathroom is small, you could probably find room for a small shelf or chest. A large bathroom could use the storage space offered by a cupboard or armoire. Even a small chair would come in handy! Any piece of furniture will help to soften the space of a utilitarian bathroom and add style, color, and warmth. Freshen Up the Floor A simple new colorful rug can work wonders! Or if the flooring is really bad, consider either covering it up with large cut-to-fit bathroom rug, peel-and-stick tiles, or even paint! Organize a Cleaning Kit Gather some bathroom cleaning supplies and store them together in a handled tote under a sink or in an upper cupboard. Get smaller size spray bottles if space is an issue. Install child-proof latches if you have small children in the home.

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An easy-to-install waste bin attached to the inside of the door. Replace your old rubbish bin sitting on the kitchen ﬂoor with a waste bin mounted inside a cupboard to reduce clutters and pests in the kitchen. You can choose a pull-out bin system for recycling or a simple one attached to the inside of the door.

ﬂat handle Replacing handles in an old kitchen can also give it a refreshing facelift without any major renovation work.

stainless steel pre cut splashback A pre-cut stainless steel splashback behind the sink. These colourful laminate splashback panels can be easily installed over existing wall surfaces to revitalise an old boring kitchen.

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long led under cupboard light If you want to brighten up your existing work surface but do not have electrical connections nearby, you can install battery-operated LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lights under your kitchen wall cupboards. These low-heat LED lights consume very little power and have a very long lifespan. Battery-operated LED lights are easy to install and compact in size.

wall utensi rail accessories Add extra storage space to your kitchen by using existing empty wall space above the bench with a range of wall accessories.

wall edging strip pull out recycle bin A pull-out recycling bin with self closing lid keeps pests away. A simple way to refresh your kitchen is with a coat of new paint.

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modern slaughterhouse or abattoir with all the facilities for hygienic and sanitary slaying of pigs, cows and other small ruminants is nearing completion at Beausejour Agricultural Station in Vieux Fort. This modern Meat Processing Facility (MPF) is a serious attempt by the Government of Saint Lucia through the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Forestry towards the programme of Agricultural Diversiﬁcation and to equally modernize and stimulate growth in the livestock sub-sector in Saint Lucia.

All the foundation works have been completed and the building will be ready for operational activity later this year. The new facility will help hygienic and painless slaying of the animals. Besides, a veterinarian will be at hand to verify health of the animals, according to Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. George after a very long time. The deficit between the Joseph during a Press Conference Tuesday volume of food imports and food exports (43,230 at the Union Agricultural Station. aint Lucia’s entrance into the tonnes) in 2008 stood at approximately 13,037 21st century exposed the fragility tonnes. Unlike in conventional methods of slaughterof its agricultural sector to new Banana production remains central to the sector ing animals for food elsewhere, the slayers and unprecedented changes despite a decrease in production over the years and butchers in the modern slaughterhouse with respect to the international, here would first apply ‘stunner,’ a sort of political and economic landscapes. from over 133,000 tonnes in 1995 to 30,007 in 2005 and an increase to 38,359 tonnes in 2008. immobilizer that would tranquilize the animal These landscapes emphasize global economic Other important crops include coconut, cocoa, and then go about the job during which the liberalization, privatization, technology, the vegetables and herbs, other fruit and tree crops animal, Dr. Joseph says, would not feel the forging of strategic alliances, the elimination of and cut flowers. Although the livestock sector pain of enduring a gory death. tariffs and non-tariff barriers, the reengineering of operations and processes, and environmental is small and dominated by the poultry and pork sub-sectors, it continues to experience some In the abattoir, there are separate cells protection and fair trade issues. growth, contributing approximately 1649 tonnes earmarked for guttery, skinning as also to annual production in 2006, 1685 tonnes in for bones, animal waste and refuse in a The island is confronted with many challenges, sequential manner and the butchers need not both internal and external, in its effort to develop 2007 and 1939 tonnes in 2008. struggle to separate the body parts. the agricultural sector and to achieve the objecThese achievements are the results of contives of poverty reduction through improving certed efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture to do One major advantage is the establishment of food security and increasing export earnings. an effluent treatment plant to treat wastewaThe internal challenges include low productivity, the following: ter. A solar water heater will be provided on inflexible production and trade structures, low Approach its agricultural diversification effort the rooftop of the elegant complex that will be skill capacity, poor infrastructure, and deficient with a two pronged approach: one geared toproperly landscaped. institutional and policy frameworks. In addiwards satisfying domestic needs and demands tion, agriculture in Saint Lucia is susceptible to The meat will be first rinsed in clean water weather conditions which determine the level of and the other for export to generate foreign exchange. and then in hot water as per hygiene specifiharvest and therefore, the country’s domestic cations. supply often varies with the weather. Foster linkages with friendly governments, donor Saint Lucian livestock farmers using the modand implementing agencies and stakeholders ern Meat Processing Facility (MPF) would be Notwithstanding the above and its declining in the sector to implement strategies that will able to sell their animals for hygienic treatcontribution to GDP, agriculture continues to increase the competitiveness in the banana ment and marketing. be a critical sector for St Lucia. The sector conindustry and develop a diversified agricultural tributed approximately 10.6% to GDP in 1995, sector around bananas. The ministry hopes that the ugly incident 3.09% in 2005 and 4% in 2008. involving a pig farmer in Marc would now be The said efforts are also expected to expand the a thing of the past where an unfit animal had There has been an overall increase in producbeen slaughtered prior to the normal public tion (crop, livestock and fish) from 43,518 tonnes sector by creating an enabling environment for a more entrepreneurial approach to agriculture health inspection, fitness test and the anti- in 2005 to 58,026 tonnes in 2008 and this progmortem exercise required by law. ress was accompanied by a significant decrease and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of rural communities that are expected in the volume of food imports from 101,828 This ultra-modern Meat Processing Facility tonnes in 2002 to 56,264 tonnes in 2008. Clearly to be positively impacted by a revitalized sector. This will have an impact on economic growth, funded by the Republic of China on Taiwan it’s an indication that domestic consumption of food security and employment, and will be of to the tune of EC$12.5 million, will be fitted local produce has increased and local producgreat significance for the future of St. Lucia and with the required machinery and technology tion has now surpassed food imports (volume) the region as a whole. needed in a modern abattoir.

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cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer. It is also claimed that during the course of chemotherapy, Soursop manages to protect the immune system by preventing it from getting harmed due to the effects of chemotherapy. This was all about soursop and cancer cure. Being a healthy citrus fruit, there are many beneﬁts of soursop. Cancer cures may or may not be one of those beneﬁts but in the end, the fact is that chemotherapy and radiation can only do so much to help in treating cancer and not curing it. Hence, any natural way of, if not curing, at least mitigating the effects or slowing down the progress of cancer are always welcome. However, one needs to be wary of taking in excess of Soursop in the name of alternative cancer treatment. This is because it has been seen that in some people, especially when taken in excess amounts, soursop can lead to neurological damage that closely resembles Parkinson’s disease. Hence, it is always best to consult your oncologist or health care provider before trying out this supposed natural remedy for cancer. A Few Quick Serving Ideas: Eaten fresh as fruit Made into cakes Ice cream Beverages Ice cream The young soursop, where the seeds are still soft, is used as a vegetable. The fermented fruit is also use to make an apple cider-like drink.

OURSOP contains various types of nutrients beneficial to human health. Soursop contains large amounts of vitamin C, B1, and B12 also rich in carbohydrates, particularly fructose. Medicinal Benefits: Soursop is not only a delicious and healthy fruit but it is use medicinally to treat illness ranging from stomach ailments to worms. The seeds, which have emetic properties, can be used in the treatment of vomiting. The leaf decoction is effective for head lice and bedbugs. The crushed fresh leaves can be applied on skin eruptions to promote healing. The juice of the fruit can be taken orally as a remedy for arthritis, haematuria and liver ailments. The juice when taken when fasting, it is believed to relieve liver ailments and leprosy. To speed the healing of wounds, the flesh of the soursop is applied as a poultice unchanged for 3 days. A decoction of the young shoots or leaves is regarded as a remedy for gall bladder trouble, as well as coughs, catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery, fever and indigestion. Mashed leaves are used as a poultice to alleviate eczema and other skin problems and rheumatism. The root bark is use as an antidote for poisoning. Sour sop flowers are believed to alleviate catarrh. Decoction of leaves used as compresses for inflammation and swollen feet. Although it is yet to be finalized on how and whether soursop and cancer cure are actually related or not, there have been studies conducted to validate this claim. Studies to check for Soursop effect on cancer cells began sometime around the 1970’s. It was the National Cancer Institute 42 TOUCHÉ

that performed the first ever scientific research on the possibility of soursop cancer cure in 1976. The results showed that Soursop’s ‘leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells. Furthermore, it has been claimed that since that year, Graviola was proven to be a potent killer of cancer cells in over twenty different laboratory tests and studies that were undertaken. A study that was published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study that was conducted at Catholic University of South Korea, stated that a certain chemical that is found in Graviola can selectively kill colon cancer cells at almost ‘ten thousand times the potency of Adriamycin’. (Adriamycin is the drug that is commonly used as a part of chemotherapy). Another interesting fact regarding the healing power of soursop is that Soursop selectively targeted only the harmful cancer cells, while leaving the healthy cells of the body untouched. Thus, unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately kills all cells (especially the superficial ones, like hair cells) in the affected region, Soursop does not harm the healthy cells. It also spares the person of the side effects of chemotherapy like severe nausea, hair loss, weight loss and deforming skin changes. Some studies even claim that soursop can target and help in treating nearly twelve different types of cancer, including colon cancer, breast

id You Know that coconuts are one of the amazing natural foods on earth that amply provides for all human needs? They can even save your life! Indeed, several Lucian generations have enjoyed jelly and dried coconuts for centuries. Please read on to know much more about this vital tropical fruit which is available throughout the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and beyond. Reportedly, few people (even fewer doctors) understand how important the coconut is to stabilizing blood sugar;; lowering cholesterol;; healing;; hydration;; and even replacing blood plasma in an emergency. Surely, Lucians continue to enjoy their natural “Glo Coco” and the many by-products of coconuts, including the shell for arts and craft. Of course, there are varieties of coconut trees, including the dwarf variety. Referred to as kalpa vriksha (Sanskrit for “the tree that supplies all that is needed to live”) in ancient India, the coconut palm has been recognized as a top immune booster, antifungal, antibiotic, antiviral and antibacterial remedy for thousands of years all over the world. Yet, only recently modern researchers have begun to fully discover the massive health benefits this amazing fruit seed offers. To give just one example of coconuts’ live- saving properties, they were used extensively in the Pacific during World War II. Since blood plasma supplies were scarce, it was very common for medics to siphon pure coconut water from young coconuts to be used as emergency plasma transfusions for soldiers who were injured. Since coconut water is nearly identical to human blood, it was suitable for people of all blood types. Because of its strong antioxidant properties, the coconut can be used to: ==> Lower cholesterol ==> Improve digestion ==> Ward off wrinkles ==> Stabilize glucose levels ==> Fight off viruses ==> Build cells ==> Regulate hormones ==> Increase thyroid production ==> Lose weight ==> Increase metabolism ==> Fight infections ==> Stave off memory loss ==> Kill bacteria And more! Considered one of the most treasured foods of all time, coconut products -- including coconut flesh, coconut water, coconut oil, and coconut cream -- each deliver superb health benefits. Coconut oil, for instance, is considered the best and safest oil to use for cooking -- even

superior to extra virgin olive oil when it comes to giving the body what it needs for optimum health. Unlike other fats and oils that we typically use for cooking and baking, coconut oil does not form polymerized oils or dangerous trans fatty acids in our bodies, which can raise our cholesterol levels;; clog our arteries and even make our skin sag and wrinkle. Plus, this ultra-safe oil can give your body important antioxidants that can help build stronger cells and improve your overall health and well being. Here are a few ways that you can use coconut products to stave off disease and to recapture the look and feeling of youth: Coconut Water - The coconut is a natural water filter. It takes almost 9 months for a coconut to filter every quart of water stored within its shell. This makes the resulting coconut water completely pure and sterile, which is one reason why it can be used for blood transfusions. Another benefit of coconut water is the fact that it has the highest concentration of electrolytes than anything else found in nature. This makes it an excellent source of hydration. Coconut Oil - In addition to being superior for cooking and baking, coconut oil also makes a superb topical oil that can help to naturally rid the skin of dangerous toxins. It also gives the skin the perfect mix of hydration and antioxidants that it needs to stay healthy, smooth and younger-looking longer. Another great benefit of coconut oil is in protecting your teeth from the bacteria that can cause cavities and disease. Simply rubbing a little fresh coconut oil on your gums and teeth can keep them stronger and healthier than virtually any other dental treatment.

creams derived from the coconut can actually replenish the skin, giving it a more youthful and healthy glow than most other skin care products on the market. When it comes to buying coconut products, coconuts are not all created equal. Wild coconuts are always best, but can be hard to obtain if you don’t live in a tropical country. Whether you are using this wonder food to boost your immune system;; increase your metabolism or fight wrinkles, using products from young coconuts will help you reap the most benefit. Young coconuts contain the purest unsaturated fat, compared to the fat found in the more mature varieties. This is why they offer the most rejuvenation properties for the body’s tissues. But how can you tell how old a coconut is? Young coconuts are usually green in color and oddly shaped. The brown hairy ones are mature coconuts, and while they offer a lot of healthy benefits, they aren’t nearly as good for you as younger varieties. The best place to find young fresh coconuts is, of course, in the markets of the tropics, so be sure to seek them out if you travel to those areas. Coconut-producing regions export coconuts all over the world, however, so it’s relatively easy to find coconuts at your local health food store or Asian grocer. After all, Lucians may continue to drink their precious GLO Coco! Obviously, this writer enjoys his jelly coconut –Glo Coco!

Most people don’t realize that coconut oil can actually help you lose weight! Yes, simply changing your cooking oil from the unsaturated fat variety to coconut oil can help you lose those extra pounds. Here’s why: Unsaturated fats found in canola, corn and other vegetables oils, as well as margarine suppress the metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight -- and easier to gain it. Over time, this metabolism suppression may result in 20-30 pounds of excess weight that your body cannot get rid of. Coconut oil, on the other hand, helps to increase thyroid function and boost your metabolism -- 2 important components to shedding unwanted pounds. Coconut Cream - The best skin treatment product one can use to achieve ﬂawless skin may quite possibly be coconut cream. Unlike traditional skin creams which can actually introduce fats and oils to the skin that will break it down over time, making it look older, TOUCHÉ

Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 small head of green leaf lettuce 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. oil 1 tbsp. freshly chopped tarragon salt and pepper to taste vinaigrette salad dressing to taste Directions: Wash and dry the lettuce. Tear into small pieces and set aside. Slice chicken breasts into strips and then cut strips into small pieces. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan, add the chicken, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned. Add lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is tender. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette dressing. Add chicken, lemon, and tarragon mixture and toss. Serve immediately. Serves: 4 Serving size: 1 cup Nutritional analysis (per serving): 327 calories - 54 g protein - 10 g fat - 2 g carbohydrate - 0.8 g ﬁber - 146 mg cholesterol - 134 mg sodium - 48 mg - calcium - 2.6 mg iron Variations/Suggestions: Experiment with different types of lettuce leaves. Add additional salad ingredients like shredded carrots or red cabbage. If you don’t have fresh tarragon, substitute 1 tsp. dried tarragon or thyme. Or try some of your favorite herbs, either fresh or dry, like thyme or oregano.

Prep time: about 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 green, yellow, or red pepper, washed 1 celery stalk, washed 1 carrot, washed and peeled your favorite salad dressing Directions: 1) Cut the pepper in half from side to side, and remove seeds. 2) Keep one half to use as bowl;; cut the other half into thin slices. 3) Cut the carrot and celery into thin sticks about 4” long. 4) Put a little salad dressing in the bottom of the pepper bowl, then add celery, carrot, and pepper slices. 5) Enjoy these portable veggie treats by dipping the veggie slices into the dressing, then eating the bowl when you’re done! Serves: 1 Serving size: 1 veggie bowl Nutritional analysis (per serving): 93 calories - 3 g protein -1 g fat -22 g carbohydrate 4 g ﬁber - 0 mg cholesterol - 98 mg sodium - 71 mg calcium - 0.7 mg iron Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

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Prep time: about 90 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1¾ c. sifted ﬂour 2 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt

1/3 c. vegetable oil 2/3 c. sugar 1 c. mashed bananas (about 3 bananas) nonstick spray Directions: 1) Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C). 2) Beat eggs well in a small bowl. 3) In a medium-size bowl, sift together the ﬂour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 4) In a large bowl, add the vegetable oil. Add 1 c. nonfat yogurt ¼ c. dried coconut, shredded Directions: 1) Prepare the fruit by washing the grapes, washing the apples and cutting them into small squares, peeling the banana and cutting it into chunks, and cutting the pineapple into chunks, if it’s fresh. 2) Spread coconut onto a large plate. 3) Slide pieces of fruit onto a wooden skewer and design your own kabob by putting as

Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 apple 1 banana 1/3 c. red seedless grapes 1/3 c. green seedless grapes 2/3 c. pineapple chunks

the sugar a little bit at a time, and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy. 5) Add the eggs to the mixture in the large bowl and beat well. 6) Add some of the flour mixture to the large bowl and beat well. Then add some of the mashed bananas and beat some more. Continue adding flour, then bananas, then flour, then bananas, until everything is mixed in. 7) Pour mixture into a baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake for 70 minutes. 8) Flip your banana bread out of the pan, let it cool for a bit, and cut it into slices to eat and share! Serves: 16 Serving size: 1 slice Nutritional analysis (per serving): 145 calories - 2 g protein - 5 g fat - 24 g carbohydrate - 1 g fiber - 27 mg cholesterol - 155 mg – sodium - 37 mg calcium - 0.8 mg iro Serving size: 1 kabob Nutritional analysis (per serving): 141 calories - 3 g fat - 2 g sat. fat - 28 g carbohydrate - 3 g fiber - 1 mg cholesterol - 52 mg sodium 103 mg calcium - 0.5 mg iron Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used. Suggestions: Roll your kabobs in something besides coconut. Try granola, nuts, or raisins, or use your imagination

much or as little of whatever fruit you want! Do this until the stick is almost covered from end to end. 4) Hold your kabob at the ends and roll it in the yogurt, so the fruit gets covered. Then roll it in the coconut. 5) Repeat these steps with another skewer. Serves: 4

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1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortiﬁed 1 banana 1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional)

Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately. NOTE: With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, ﬁber, potassium and soy protein.

Wake Up Smoothie

Serves 3 Ingridients 3 ripe mangoes - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1/3 cup coarsely mashed banana (1 small) - 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place whole mangoes in a shallow baking pan and roast until very soft, 70 to 90 minutes. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. 2. Meanwhile, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. 3. When the mangoes are cool enough to handle, remove skin and coarsely chop pulp, discarding pit. Place the mango pulp and accumulated juices in a food processor. Add banana and lime juice; process until very smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the sugar syrup. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 40 minutes or overnight. 4. Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. (Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a shallow metal pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth.) Serve immediately or transfer to a storage container and let harden in the freezer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve in chilled dishes. NOTE: Switching from ice cream to sorbet is an excellent way to reduce saturated fat. This recipe, contributed by Diana Dalsass of Teaneck, New Jersey, has an exceptionally creamy texture, thanks to the banana and roasted mango.

Roasted Mango Sorbet

Serves 8 12 ounces shrimp (30-40 per pound) shell-on - 1 onion chopped, divided - 1 carrot peeled and sliced - 1 stalk celery (with leaves) sliced - 1/2 cup dry white wine - 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns - 1 bay leaf 3 cups water - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - 4 ounces mushrooms wiped clean and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) - 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped scallions - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley - 1/4 cup all-purpose ﬂour - 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk - 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream - 1/4 cup dry sherry - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1/4 teaspoon salt - Freshly ground pepper to taste - Dash of hot sauce

1. Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells. Cut the shrimp into 3/4-inch pieces; cover and refrigerate. 2. Combine the shrimp shells with about half the onion, all the carrot, celery, wine, peppercorns and bay leaf in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all the juices; discard the solids. Measure the shrimp stock and add water, if necessary, to make 1 1/2 cups. 3. Heat oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, scallions, parsley and the remaining onion. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and the shrimp stock. Cook, stirring to loosen any flour sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the soup returns to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved shrimp and cook until they turn opaque in the center, about 2 minutes more. Add sour cream, sherry and lemon juice; stir over low heat until heated through”do not let it come to a boil. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and hot sauce. NOTE: A broth made from shrimp shells, wine and aromatic vegetables makes a richly flavored base for this bisque. A dollop of reduced-fat sour cream is all you need for a luxurious finish.

Herbed Fish Wrapped in Lettuce

Serves 6 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh tarragon and/or parsley 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 4 6-ounce white fish fillets, such as flounder, sole or tilapia 4 large green or red leaf lettuce leaves, center rib discarded

Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Mash together butter, herbs, and shallots. Spread 1 Tbsp butter mixture on bottom of a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Season fish with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper Divide remaining butter mixture and spread on fillet, then roll up. Place 1 fillet on a lettuce leaf, then tuck leaf around fish to enclose fish and place in baking dish. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes. NOTE: Lettuce holds in the fish’s natural moisture while the herbs bring an herbal perfume in this easy but elegant dish. Don’t worry if the lettuce doesn’t wrap the fish neatly, it will shrink-wrap during baking. Serve with boiled potatoes.

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Adapted from Jamaica’s Guide Your metric scale should have a double face, one on each side so that the weight readings can be seen by both buyer and seller at the same time. Price and weight comparisons during the change over period would be made easy by consulting tables I and II

(1 kilogram) 1000 g

2 lb

13 kg

900 g

TABLE 1

price per kg cents 0

price per lb cents 0

1.45

1.55

1.65

1.75 1.80

1.90

200

2.10

2.20

2.30

1 1/2 lb

2.45

2.55

$1.00

2.65

2.75

3.10

3.20

3.30

1.10

3.40

5 lb

3.50

1.15

3.55

1.60

2 kg

grams

pounds

kilo grams

3.65

140 150

1 2

275 300

...

160

325

MODERATE ... ...

180 190

4 5

350 375

HOT

200 220

6 7

400 425

230 240 260

8 9

450 475 500

WARM ...

YOUR COOKING RANGE

3.60

1.20

1/4 225 1/2 250

COOL ...

1 kg

pounds

110 120

3 kg

200 g

175 200

VERY COOL ... ...

4 kg

100 g

1.50

1.55

5 kg

10 lb

°F

80 100

6 kg

300 g

1.45

Regulo

7 kg

15 lb

400 g

3.45

... ...

...

1.65

3.70

1.25

3.75

2.80

3.80

2.85

3.85

1.30

2.90

3.90

2.95

3.95

$3.00

500 g

1/2 lb

Oven Scale

9 kg 8 kg

1.40

3.35

2.70

10 kg

20 lb

3.25

1.05

11 kg

700 g

1 lb

3.15

2.60

price per lb

3.05

2.50

price per kg

The following table will be of assistance when using metric recipes. The SI unit to be used is degree Celsius ( )

12 kg

25 lb

600 g

$3.00

2.35 2.40

1.95

95 100

1.85

85 90

1.35

$2.00

2.25

1.70

70 75

1.60

60 65

1.25

price per lb

2.15

1.50

50 55

1.20

price per kg

2.05

1.40

40 45

1.10

1.30

30 35

1.15

15 20

price per lb

1.05

5 10

price per kg

$1.00

14 kg

30 lb

800 g

METRIC PRICE GUIDE

THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR COOKING RANGE

TABLE 11

METRIC WEIGHT GUIDE

1.35

1.70

... ... ...

1.75

1.80

VERY HOT ... ...

$4.00

Use the table below to understand the metric temperature of your cooking range. $1.25 per pound would be approximately $2.76 per kilogram. (Each Division is to be counted as one cent)

To calculate cooking time for roasting:Minutes per pound (lb) to minutes per kilogram (kg) Double the time and add 10%

EXAMPLE: 25 minutes per pound to minutes per kilogram 25 x 2 = 50 + 5 = 55 minutes per kilogram

Baking: Recommended Temperature for Baking Warming Oven.................................... 100 Fruit cakes, Meringue Shells.............. 140 Rice Puddings, Soufﬂe’s.......................150 Meats, Short bread...............................160 Cakes, Custard, Drop Cookies............ 180 Cream Puffs, Quick Breads, Rolled Cookies................................... 190 Meringue Toppings, Mufﬁns.............. 200 One-crust Filled Pies...........................220 Fish, Empty single pie shells...............230

As a general rule-of-thumb the equivalent Fahrenheit setting is about twice that of the Celcius setting.

METRIC CONVERSION FACTORS Approximate Conversions to Metric Measures When Multiply You Know by To Find Symbol LENGTH inches feet yards miles

2.5 30.5 0.9 1.6

AREA square inches 6.5 square feet 0.09 square yards 0.8 square miles 2.6 acres 0.4 MASS (weight) ounces pounds short tons (2000 lb) tons(2240 lb)

centimetres centimetres metres kilometres

cm cm m km

square centimetrescm2 square metres m2 square metres m2 square kilometres km2 hectares ha

28 0.45

grams kilograms

g kg

0.9 1.02

tonnes tonnes

t t

N.B

°F = degree Fahrenheit = degree Celsius

It will be observed that the Celsius temperatures are approximately half of the Fahrenheit temperatures. A housewife can in most instances half the Fahrenheit temperature reading with no signiﬁcant difference in baking results.

VOLUME teaspooons 5 mililitres mL tablespoons 15 mililitres mL ﬂuid ounces 28.4 mililitres mL cups 0.24 lires L pints (UK) 0.57 litres L quarts (UK) 1.14 litres L quarts (U.S.A) 0.95 litres L gallons (UK) 4.5 litres L cubic feet 0.03 cubic metres m3 cubic yards 0.76 cubic metres m3 TEMPERATURE (exact) Fahrenheit 5/9 (after Celcius subtracting temperature 32)

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“As long as my hands allow me to, I will always seek to emancipate fashion from the ordinary”

rom as long as she can remember, she was always designing houses, cars, clothes and accessories. Growing up, she could be found sitting quietly in a corner playing with her Barbie dolls and sketching outﬁts, which she would later attempt to create from scrap material such as an old pair of sock to an old skirt or blouse. Carla-Maria Layne is a past pupil of The St. Michael School. She recalls spending most of her days in her classroom having picnic lunches with her friends Leanne, Shari, Tiffany and a couple others. Instead of regular day-dreaming, she would be day-sketching during her classes. At the end of her 5 years there, Carla had accumulated an entire portfolio. She says with a smile that she is still

amazed at how her grades survived. Her school-life was pretty uneventful as she was extremely shy. Carla-Maria continued her studies at the Barbados Community College where she successfully earned her Associates Degree in Fashion, in 2007. Those two years were far from easy for her but those days were the times she understood lot about herself in terms of her limits and how hard she had to push herself and not to give up. Her college experience taught her to always think outside of the box as it literally forced her out of her shell to be more conﬁdent in herself and her designs. “Sleepless nights, tattered self-esteems and the constant thought of not succeeding had to haunt all of those participated in this programme”, she reminisces, “I’m proud to say I made it.” “Being a mother and a designer are not the easiest tasks especially when combined, “but I would not trade this experience for anything in the world”. They Both keep me balanced and I hope I can continue to maintain both for as long as possible,” she says candidly. Her motto is “Everything in life happens for a reason, it is up to you whether you learn from it and grow or stay there and whither.” At only twenty-three years old, this young lady can conﬁrm that she is truly blessed with an extra-ordinary daughter, Keona- Marie who keeps her happy, with the talent to design and make beautiful garments and an extremely loving, supportive family and friends.

Lyndsay’s Jewellery, Gifts & Supplies Ltd.

We have been in existence since 1993. The business operated for 15 years as a business name and was registered as a company in 2009. We specialize in buying and selling custom made gold and silver jewellery, cleaning and repair of jewellery. We are the leading local company in the purchase of gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. We pay more! When it comes to Jewellery quality counts!

email: lynsaysjewellery@yahoo.com

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Beauty Fashion

MORNING PRIDE

his gown is the spirit of pride and beauty of the national ﬂower of Barbados. The bold colours of red, orange and yellow highlight the passion, energy and warmth of the people. The collar is bejewelled with rhinestones right down the centre and under the bust line. The Pride of Barbados is hand-painted on 100% silk and accentuated with yellow, red and orange georgette trimmings.

SE ROYAL ROown is

his hand-painted g made from 100% silk, satin roses and accentuated with a georgette train. The front and back of the gown have asymmetrical cut-outs which are adorned with diamantes. This gown is the essence of royalty with a splash of Caribbean ﬂair.

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FINAL FANTASY

his orange and white gown depicts the fundamental nature of simplicity. Made from white satin, the gown is accentuated with orange embroidered fabric and an orange georgettedraped train. The sleeves are made in such a way to amplify the wings of the butterﬂy on the front of the dress.

GLOW

ade from 100% cotton and lycra, this outﬁt is tie-dyed in vibrant orange and brown using the starburst technique. Equipping it with the right amount of accessories, one can take this look from day to night effortlessly.

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he swimsuit and asymmetrical-cut skirt is made of 100% cotton and cotton lycra. It is tie-dyed in yellow and brown using various dyeing techniques. This look can be worn after a day of lounging by the pool straight into a cocktail party with the precise accessories.

aeylu (pronounced ‘Jai-lu’) is a Saint Lucian fashion label and design studio that specializes in custom creations for the individual who wishes to become part of or creator of his/her own fantasy moment(s). The name was inspired by the parents of the head designer and symbolizes power, elegance, grace and charm. Specializing in bridal and evening wear, elegantly casual designs, lingerie, custom jewelry and accessories JAEYLU brings to life exclusive creations of the highest quality and aims to promote various aspects of life, culture and tradition in its exclusively designed collections released every year. At JAEYLU we design and create unique looks that are modern, chic and refreshingly different and treat our clients with the upmost regard. Designed by fashion design graduate Sharleen J. Lagon, the creations always come with a modern twist making them stand out from the average clothing one would ﬁnd on a boutique’s racks. TOUCHÉ

Remember when strips were the cutting edge of fashion? It’s back, so why not make it part of your summer, it’s a timeless look you will love to ﬂash forever.

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Feeling sexy? take your boyfriends shirt, tie just above wait line, unbuttoned at the top. put on a rahhhhhh! tiger strip 2 piece. 50s looks good in 2011.

Wiz khalifa “tatata tattooed up” I guess you can shosho show it off. I love the Chinese script and gothic graphics. They are like makeup to your body, an added accessory. A day at the beach with your friends is a perfect time to show it off

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AIM HIGH!

Who is Delian B

Discovering New Talent! Delian Bernard

lot is expected of this modest St. Lucian born (new kid on the block) Model. A young Ciceron Secondary School graduate who lives in Corinth, Gros Islet, he’s interested in Technology. Hey! he is the New kid on the Block, Delian is ready to take on the Modeling Industry. He was discovered by Digital Connections St. Lucia Inc, the publisher of Touché magazine in May 2011, while attending a wedding of the friend. When asked would he be interested in modeling he said “It’s not something I’ve thought of doing, but I can give it a try” The Company has been looking for many young faces of male models to grace the cover of Touché and we finally started with Delian. The editor said “When I saw him, I said he should be a Model, he has lots of potential to be a great one, only if he acknowledge the fact that he can be, so we dicided to give him his first big break.” During his first shoot in Castries City he was already capturing the attention of passersby. We will definitely be seeing Delian walking the run way and working with Modeling agencies, Fashion Designers, who knows where this road will lead to. 57

onsuelo Dupal is a 20 year old vibrant, enthusiastic, articulate and down to earth individual, who feels relaxed interacting with people, and has a passion for the ocean. She takes pleasure in swimming, dancing, listening to music, modeling and participating in television commercials for various business houses on the island of Saint Lucia. At the tender age of 13, she showed her entrepreneurial skills and burgeon business accruements when she began participating in school fund rais-

ing events. She was an active participant in the dance club, served as head dance choreographer in the 2007 annual Form Five Talent production, held the position of Chairperson of the 2006 St. Joseph’s Convent Jenesse Kweyol Pageant, which still holds the record of being the most ﬁnancially successful in house event the school has held. Consuelo is out going, energetic and enjoys a great challenge as she demonstrated when she attained the title of Miss Digicel Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen in December of 2009 and 2nd Runner up in the Miss SLHTA Pageant in 2010. She believes that experience is the key to growth and development;; she recently completed her Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management at the prestigious Monroe College in Saint Lucia, with an ultimate goal of becoming a successful Events Planner. She has begun this journey not only through pursuing her Bachelors degree, but also through the establishment and the managing the Sofyerie Promotions Company. Over the years I have been able to achieve many of my personal goals. And in all cases these are the three basic steps I used to get them accomplished. •Set achievable goals. Don’t attempt to conquer the world in a day. Ensure that you are not wasting your efforts on goals that you do not truly want to achieve, envision what you really want and understand why it is that you want it. •Strategize and plan. Keep your eye on the prize, and constantly remind yourself of your goals, so that you are not easily distracted. Outline your strategy for achieving the goals. For example you intend on getting an A at school this semester, your strategy would be to pay attention in class, complete your assignments, study and review your work, you should be well on your way to achieving that A grade. •Take action. Now it’s time to take that strategy you have created for achieving the goal and DO IT!

My Philosophy on life is “There is nothing that cannot be accomplished with patience, time and effort, everything is possible” 56 TOUCHÉ

ernille Stanislaus, born on the 17th of Nov. 1986 attended the R.C boys primary, then Leon Hess Secondary School and The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College where I succeeded in obtaining my associate degree in computer systems engineering, continuing this with CTB Direct Online Campus. I aspire to major in computer networking and security, while being in the forefront of fashion and all there is to it. After being ofﬁcially signed as a model with the Divine Modeling Agency, I started modeling at sandals regency where I portrayed a mannequin covered in chocolate, for the chocolate

buffet, following which I took part in my ﬁrst fashion show Strut for a Cause Fashion Show at the Sandals Grande, for this event I was coached by Richard Young. That show was a sold out event, and subsequently I was featured in the Saturday’s edition of the star for two issues. I have always liked fashion, but my involvement in it now has brought me to fall in love with it and now I want to excel as I enjoy this journey of fashion To our young readers, I have to say stay focused on your goals and work at it as life is as good as you make it. Always remember to put God ﬁrst so that when things get tough he’ll keep you strong.

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Davis , Jennifer Love Hewitt are well - known for this body shape. In order to take focus of their narrow shoulders and heavy thighs they need to choose clothes that balance out these features. Common Mistake :The most common mistake for women with this shape is to wear dresses that are tight around their hips which literally accentuate their waste and thighs. This could be avoided by wearing dresses that are lose and ﬂowy on the hips. A trick : Wearing puffs and t-shaped shoulders make shoulders looks wider and help in creating a balance for this shape. Choosing tops with details on the shoulders also help this cause. Fashion Dont : Avoid skinny leg jeans which will make thighs look wider and gives your lower body a triangle shape. Fashion Do : Use belts/waist bands to bring notice to your slender waist and not your wide hips.

Pear Shaped Body Women with this body shape have narrow shoulders, smaller busts in comparison to their hips and have heavy thighs. There is a common misconception that women with this shape are heavier and look bulky and unattractive. This is however untrue! This body shape can be quite ﬂattering and attractive given it is clothed appropriately. Celebrities like Kristin

Apple Shaped body Women with this body shape generally have thin arms and legs with wide shoulders, larger breasts, slim hip and backside and usually are wider in their midsection. While this body shape can be difﬁcult to balance, it is also the easiest to dress. Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Catherine Zeta Jones, Oprah Winfrey are known for their Apple shaped bodies.

Women with this body shape must try and bring focus to the sexier parts of their body such as their slender arms, fuller breasts, thin long legs and avoid any focus on their waist and try to camouflage this with appropriate clothes. Common mistake: Most common mistake committed by women with this body shape is wearing short, heavy jackets accentuating their already wide shoulders and large breasts. A trick : Wearing empire line dresses, a -line skirts help balance out the wide shoulders and narrow hips ratio. Also wearing V-Shaped tops or strapless dresses bring attention to your lovely shoulders and fuller breasts. Fashion Don’t : Wearing puffed sleeves or tops with frills around breast area and avoid over sized tops. Fashion Do: Wearing high heels helps bring focus back on your slender calves and legs which is usually the best part of apple shaped bodies as they are usually slim and fit. Rectangle shaped body Women with these body shapes have athletic, boyish figures with bust and hips approximately the same size, with less defined waistline. Celebrities such as Hillary Duff, Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz have this body shape. While the positive of this body shape

come again Do wear “clean jeans”—and by clean I mean dark denim without any loud reverse stitching, shiny things, blinged-out logos or embellishments. Don’t buy a size smaller than you actually are. Fabric that pulls is the fashion equivalent of taking a yellow highlighter to your body. If you’re really freaked out about your size (it’s only a number!), cut out the tag. Do go dark color and solid (no hot pink leopard prints) on your least favorite body part. Think of this as the only place where you want to be boring, not cause excitement. Don’t wear tapered or capri pants if you’re insecure about your legs—these styles hit you at the worst parts. Do make friends with a ruched top. Draping is a brilliant way to camouflage. What lies beneath? They’ll never know! Don’t wear a shirtdress that buttons all the way down from chest to thigh. You run the risk of pulling gaps between buttons. Instead, try a wrap dress;; it’s a better option for staying sleek. Do choose an empire-cut silhouette because the thinnest part of most women is right underneath our bustline. is that during weight gain, the weight is usually distributed throughout the body and not just in one are unlike other body shapes, the negative however is that women with this body shape might feel disappointed at the lack of curves. Common mistake: The most common mistake is wearing skinny leg jeans or tightly fitted dresses which brings focus to the rectangular slim figure. A trick : Wearing boot legged jeans, and jeans with wider opening can help flatter muscular legs. Wearing shoulder pads and wider jackets (not boxy) is also a popular trick for this body shape. Fashion Dont : Avoid vertical patterns on your clothes and this will make you look more thin and straight. Fashion Do : Shift dresses look good on rectangular body shape than any other. Wearing tops and dresses that have details around the bust area. Well, while these are just guidelines to dress for your shape, its also important to remember that trail and error is what helps us in the end. “taken from Fashion Website”

Don’t opt for pants in clingy fabrics such as velvet and silk that cup your rear. Smoothness is the end goal. Do accessorize your complete outﬁt, bringing the eye to all the ﬂattering spots on your body. Great hair color, a wow necklace, tangles of bangles, a chic clutch, sexy stilettos, everything else you are doing can enhance your overall image. Don’t even think of pairing a shrunken tee-shirt with low-riding jeans. It’s the worst combo platter in your closet. Do wear A-line shapes that skim the body. Just make sure that they’re not too exaggerated a triangle. Don’t sport anything with a drawstring at the waist outside the gym. Those clothes hide your shape and make you look bigger than you are. And one last important “don’t”: Don’t let your clothes sabotage you!

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STEPS TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

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Step 1: Cleansing

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You need to ﬁnd a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it. You can ﬁnd a good cleanser at the drugstore for under $20.00. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin or a clear cleanser if you have oily skin. Be careful not to cleanse too often. Washing at night should do. If you have dry skin, consider cold cream like Pond’s. Simply apply cream, then wipe off, no water needed. If you have hard water it can be especially harsh on skin. I prefer the water method: Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. You’ll also want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover. In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you need;; it’s great for removing excess oils from your nightly moisturizing. Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries). Also be careful about over cleansing your skin.

careful not to over moisturize -- this can clog your pores.

Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. There are several ways to exfoliate skin: Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids. Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. We ﬁnd exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion kit keeps skin glowing year-round. Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good.

removing the top layer of dead skin cells while also generating collagen in the skin. As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores.” Skincare experts disagree on all sorts of things, but most of them consider retinoids to be a miracle skin saver. Ask your dermatologist what’s best for your skin type. Should a toner be used? Toners are meant to remove all remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt, but a good cleanser should do this. I ﬁrmly believe it’s up to you. If you like the way your skin feels with a toner. Use it.

In the hour it takes to get a chemical peel, you can take off ﬁve years from your face. Can’t afford the price tag for a monthly peel? Try some over-thecounter peels that work also.

A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter the skin type, should moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it will beneﬁt from moisturizers. The only exception is those with acne. Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin. So how much should you moisturize? Your skin will tell you. When your skin is tight, it’s crying out for moisture. Be

Retinoids such as Retin-A or the more moisturizing Renova also work by

Step 3: Moisturize

Are eye creams necessary? Well maybe. Some beauty experts strongly recommend eye creams. Why? The skin around the eye contains no fatty tissue and is therefore very thin and susceptible to wrinkles. Special eye creams are formulated to “thicken” this area.

Step 4: Apply Sunscreen

Experts claim that sunscreen is the most important part of your skincare regimen. The number 1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it’s important to use sunscreen from your early years. I suggest you purchase two moisturizers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection. Don’t use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 27/7 and can aggravate skin. When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it contains Mexoryl or Helioplex, found in Neutrogena products. TOUCHÉ 63 TOUCHÉ

Beauty Fashion

Make Lemon part of your beauty regimen

Here’s some refreshing tips that will clear up your problem with pimple in no time. Care to look in your kitchen?

• Mix lemon juice and a packet of baker’s yeast into a paste. Leave on the site of the infection until it is dry then wash it off with warm water. • Create a paste of ground nutmeg and unboiled milk. Apply it to the pimple before bed and wake up with your blemish almost gone. • Equal parts lemon juice and cinnamon also work very well to diminish a zit. However, be cautious if you have sensitive skin. • Apple cider vinegar makes an excellent cleansing toner. The natural acids in the vinegar can help clear you skin by stripping away excess oil, without upsetting your pH balance. Always buy ‘organic’ products whenever available, your body will thank you.

Reasons why you should!

Lemon for com plexion Lemon contains enzymes which help to cle anse the skin of dead cells . Sprinkling a little alum on a lemon half and rubbing the mixture on your face helps tre mendously to refresh and to ne the skin. It also acts as a qu ick pick-meup after a long p ollution ﬁlled day.

Lemon and ho ney face pack for dr y sk in Mix 3 tsp lemon ju ice, 3 tsp honey, ½ tsp cabb age (boiled and crushed) paste. M ix to a paste all these ingredients in a dish and apply it on face a nd neck;; wash off with cold water after 10 minutes and admire the new “you”! 62 TOUCHÉ

Lemon for sm ooth skin Mash an over-ripe banana and mix it with a few d rops of fresh lemon juice. Appl y on face and hands to keep th e skin clear and smooth. Mix a teaspoon of honey with a te aspoon of vegetable oil and one fourth of a teaspoon of lem on juice. Rub this into the hand s, elbows, heels and any ar ea that feels dry. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with water .

Lemon and al mond face pack for freckl es To remove freckle s, blanch and grind almonds and mix with white of an egg to which half tsp of lime juice has been ad ded. Spread on the face and w ash after 20 minutes.

Lemon for tre ating an itchy scalp and dandruff

Take an egg whi te and mix it with the juice of a lem on. Apply this to the hair roots an d rub it in. Wash it off after an hour . Repeat for a month.

Lemon face s cru

b Mix cold milk and fresh lemon juice with powde red almonds or powdered orange peel or oatmeal. Rub the sk in gently with this mix. Mix a ta blespoon of honey with two ta blespoons of ﬁnely ground alm onds and half a teaspoon of lem on juice. Rub this gently on the face. Rinse off with warm water .

Lemon and pa paya face pack for oily skin: Mix ½ ts

p turmeric powde r, 2 tsp lemon juice, 3 ts p papaya pulp to a smooth past e. Apply evenly over the face (kee ping away from the eyes). Leave the pack on for 20 minutes and th en wash it off.

Lemon for tee th whitening

Rubbing half a le mon with table salt and a pinch of baking soda on the teeth not only makes them white, shiny and bright but will also cure bad br eath.

Lemon for a h air rinse

Add lemon juice to a mug of water and use it a s a last rinse, after your shampo o. Or boil used tea leaves in eno ugh water and cool the liquid. Ad d the juice of a lemon and use it as a last rinse. This helps add sh ine to the hair.

Lemon as an anti- wrinkle mask

Mix a teaspoon o f honey, a few drops of fresh le mon juice and a drop of sweet alm ond oil. Apply this on the face a nd allow it to dry for 20 minutes a nd wash off.

Lemon as a s kin tonic

The juice of a fre sh pear and apple with a few drops of fresh lemon juice acts as a good skin tonic.

Lemon for cha pped lips

Mix a teaspoon e ach of cream, lemon juice and honey and rub it on your lips. U se for a week to see results.

Lemon for dark elbows

Lemon for tre ating hair loss

Mix lemon juice with four tablespoons of coconu t milk and apply once a week.

Lemon for tre ating grey hair

Beat lemon juice in castor oil until frothy and add he nna powder to it before applying it on your hair. Wash off after it dries or keep it overnight. Massaging few d rops of lime juice with ‘amla’ ju ice every night before going to be d, stops falling of hair, promotes hair growth and prevents premat ure graying.

Face and bod y pack with lemon an d milk A fresh lime m

ay be squeezed into a cup of milk to w hich a teaspoon o f glycerin may be added. Stir well. A pply it on your face , neck, hands, le gs and feet, an hour before retiring to bed. Keep it on fo r half an hour an d then wash off. Th is application ever y night will make th e skin look young er and beautiful. Thi s application wor ks well on pimples a nd scars, is good for cracked soles an d palms, dryness of face and hands, and sun-burn.

Lemon as natu ral bleach

Mix equal proporti ons of tomato juice, lemon juice and milk and apply on face an d body.

Rub lemon halves and then wash off with water. Over a period of time, it will cleanse the sk in and lighten its color.

Lemon for hea

lth: You should make it a habit to start the day with lemon juice. Sip the juice of a lemon in a glass of warm w ater, sweetened with 1 tsp of hon ey. It will clear your entire system and relieve constipation. This sour fruit’s glucose and min eral content also helps replac e loss of the body’s ﬂuids thro ugh sweat, especially during the summer months. It stimul ates blood circulation, reduce s arterial pressure, and ac tivates bile and intestinal secretio ns. Check out this comprehensi ve list of home remedies with le mon. TOUCHÉ

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idely considered to be one of the most exhilarating experiences within St. Lucia Carnival, the Inter Commercial House Calypso Competition is simply “the Greatest Staff Party” within carnival. This event confirms itself as the CDF’s flagship to commercial and private sector organizations as the blue print for their possible participation in St. Lucia’s Carnival and could materialize into the creation of their own carnival fringe events. Habitually proving to be the stage for the introduction and discovering of new talents, several carnival and calypso enthusiasts has deemed it to be unofficially, “St. Lucia’s Calypso College”. The event, for one exhilarating night, brings together

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organizations, their management and staff to compete and rival each other in an atmosphere that is charged with excitement, comedy and amateurish seriousness which cannot be found in no other carnival event. Each participant together with their unrelenting supporters tries to outdo each other with rags, slogans, T-shirts, commercial merchandize and the breathtaking performances of calypsos and socas, which even rival those of the well established senior competitions. Year after year on the ﬁnal Thursday night leading into the culmination of carnival, the National Cultural Centre

at Barnard’s Hill is transformed into a melting pot of staffers and the carnival public screaming and “bacchanaling” as only us Lucians can appreciate. For St. Lucia Carnival 2k11 the event will celebrate its tenth presentation since being introduced by the CDF in 2002. This year promises to be even more exiting with the production team hoping to stage and celebrate the event in a manner that truly exempliﬁes ten years of Inter Commercial House Calypso blitz. If you have never attended before, it is the event to attend for St. Lucia Carnival 2K11. Pencil in Thursday, July 14 on your schedule of events to attend and you are surely going to be mesmerized. Inter Commercial House Calypso 2k11. See You There!

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Dance is an art form used to express one’s self, including a number of positive beneﬁts such as enhancing posture, meeting friends, building team spirit, improving self- conﬁdence. People choose to dance as a form of recreation, extra curricular activity, or as a profession.

he Cultural Development Foundation and Alliance Francaise De St. Lucie have teamed up to provide a number of dance training workshop for dancers in various dance groups on the island. Last month Mr. Richard Ambroise, St. Lucia’s dance professional conducted a successful two week workshop with the junior groups at the National Cultural Centre. Mr. Jn Luc Megange choreographer and tutor at the Lena Blu Dance School in Guadeloupe is conductied a week training for advanced and intermediate dancers in May. Dancers are exposed to technical aspects, and dance forms.

Participants from the Silver Shadow Dance Academy, Dance St Lucia, Christylights, St. Lucia School of Ballet, Miracle Dancers, Youth Aﬂame, and other dancers not afﬁliated to the aforementioned groups have been attending this programme at the Christylights Dance Studio. Mr. Megange has expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiasm and interest shown by the participants to develop dance techniques and improve their skills. The next training course will take place in August.

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Music S

Shem Meluce

tirring together soulful strings, pop sensibility and feel-good reggae music, Shem Meluce emerges with his stellar debut album “Out of the Shadows”—ﬂavored with a peppery message.

t offers a serving of back-to-basics lyrics centering on God’s love and salvation while encouraging us to live better and help others. The album begins with a timeless pop ballad featuring the sultry voice of St. Lucian singer Linda Chocolate Berthier, “If We Die Today” a hard call to introspection. It continues with “Meditation” and “Dry Your Eyes,” which not only highlight the suffering of people worldwide but remind us that Christ cares for those people. But it’s songs like “How I Feel Inside,” “Everything Is Gonna Be Right” and “Love Is in the Air” that epitomize the heartbeat of the album: hum-along melodies backed by a strong reggae vibe, not the culture, lovers rock, or dancehall that saturate our airwaves today, but reggae reminiscent of catchy hits that rocked the globe in the ’90s—the ones that still get you jammin’ today. There’s even a one-drop tune, “I Know,” that gives die-hard reggae lovers a belly-full feeling. If that wasn’t enough, Shem reveals his versatility, introducing us to his savory style of acoustic soul on “Jesus Love” and “You Are Holy” the tastiest surprises on this album! With simple clear lyrics that all can understand, from those who’ve never read the Bible to those who’ve struggled to decipher the sort-of- English words of reggae music, Shem has a sweet sound of his own. Impressively cohesive in style and message, this album has thirteen songs, eleven of which demand to be played on repeat. I give “Out of the Shadows” four out of ﬁve stars.

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t Lucians came all out for the 20th Jazz Festival Party and really got down to it! The crowds turned out in full for the fringe events/ countdown at the Jazz on the Square, Tea Time Jazz at La Place Careniege, Carielle Park Jazz to Jazz in the South organized by the popular community group Labowi Productions to the main stage acts set for the scenic Pigeon Point surroundings. While organizers from the St Lucia Tourist Board (SLTB) are being commended for pulling off a gigantic show, there are notable issues to be examined in terms of creating an appropriate brand for the product and to attract and satisfy the cravings of varying music fans. And so for now with the 20th edition of the St Lucia Jazz out of the way it’s back to the drawing boards for the organizers as they seek to reinvent the ingenuity of this regional ﬁesta. Undoubtedly the nine-day musical festival drew in large turn outs to the events but some discrepancies crept in with regards to crowd control and behavior. Young people were especially vocal at the show that high-

lighted R&B star Trey Songz, but their conduct was questionable and put into sharp focus the issue of censorship for different performances. Countdown to the main stage events was remarkable and last weekend’s jazz showpiece ﬁnale at Pigeon Island served up a repertoire of top local and international artistes.

But it was at last Friday’s show dubbed Party Night at Pigeon Point that the music and thrills took off in a big way. The night belonged to the internationally acclaimed Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage and this predominantly family based unit surpassed expectations to render a superlative performance. To succinctly describe their feat, it was without exception, the major stupendous and exhilarating show of the 20th St Lucia Jazz. The lyrical content of their selections were gripping as the messages kept on ﬂowing and the joyful crowd got totally immersed with alacrity for the conscious vibes. The inter-changing of vocal leads between lead vocalist Peetah (Peter) Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan on keyboards and vocals, Memmalatel “Mr Mojo” Morgan on percussion and vocals and Una Morgan, the group’s sole female member, on keyboards and vocals, added to the thrills of this lively musical wave. Whilst some persons were left dumbstruck by Morgan Heritage’s overall onstage presentation, they discreetly acknowledged the Rastafarian’s group impact on the gathering. The group delighted the audience and gave out more different styles, love ballads and a medley of hit songs... taking it all the way to the mega hit “Down by the River”;; TOUCHÉ 71 69 TOUCHÉ

with renditions of other favourites like “Don’t Hafﬁ Dread”, “Reggae Bring Back Love”, “She’s Still Loving Me”, “Your Best Friend”, “Tell Me How Come?” and “Nothing to Smile About.” Other acts for the evening included stylish St Lucian vocalist Mervyn Wilkinson, Grammy award R&B, funk and jazz artiste Angelique Kidjo, and the vibrant refreshing tone of Carimi. Though Morgan Heritage were not able to take the session past day break as they teased the crowd, nonetheless the show went past 2.00 am and from all accounts patrons were delightfully satisﬁed that they got their money’s worth. But the Reggae/ Soul train kept on rolling and so the reggae vibes continued, last Saturday, as Taj Weekes and

Adowa served up an awe inspiring performance. Taj Weekes on his debut appearance as a professional artiste on home soil was superb. The gathering sang along with some of his more familiar hits like “Hollow Display” and joined in with his other popular renditions. Taj and his group which consists of a selection of top class international musicians, made St Lucia proud, and they were fully embraced by an appreciative audience. With Trey Songz all set for the ﬁnal act, the crowd surged forward with the youngsters ahead of the pack screaming out “We want Trey...we want Trey”, even before Maceo Parker and crew had left the stage. Eventually, an announcer came on stage and requested the crowd to remain cool so that Trey Songz could do his show. Anyways it all came down to a joyous ending and the musical gigs witnessed this year may just have whetted the appetites of music fans wanting more next time.

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Auto Stores in Castries & Gros Islet

Agencies in Castries

A & L AUTO PARTS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FOR SAFETY No 3 Mongiraud St., Castries TEL: 1-758-451-8745 or 451-7709 FAX: 452-4391 CRIME HOTLINE: 453-9999 caps@dcslu.com www.dcslu.com/CAPS.html

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Beauty Stores in Castries

Chaussee Road, Castries. TEL: 1758 458-2557 alautoparts@candw.lc www.dcslu.com/alautoparts.htm

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TEL: 1-758- 458-2875 Baywalk Mall;; Tel: 458-0957 E-Mail: jadasxclusive09@gmail.com www.dcslu.com/JadasXclusive. html

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General Stores in Castries

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Downstairs Blue Coral Mall | Tel: (758) 451-6933

Health & Wellness

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and Glace Supermarket. Viex Fort across St. Jude pre School off new Dock Road - 454-3339 cnr of Chaussee Road and Jeremie Street, Castries, St. Lucia TEL: Castries: 1-758- 452-7695 Marisule:450-117, CELL: 719-5531 FAX: 453-2293 E-Mail: sundecksports@gmail.com

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Techs & Gadgets SYMPLE SOLUTIONS INC.

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Credit Union in Castries & Vieux Fort NATIONAL FARMERS & GENERAL WORKERS CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LTD. Bridge St., Castries & Louisville,Vieux Fort TEL: 1-758-454-6710 or 454-6716 or 458-1268, FAX: 454-9526 nfccu@yahoo.com, www.dcslu.com/NFGWCCU.html

Bois D’Orange, Gros Islet. PO Box 1534, Castries TEL: 1-758-450-4370 CELL: 484-9188, FAX: 450-4730 alanius@candw.lc www.dcslu.com/SympleSolutionsInc. html

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