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Let’s Analyze The Music pt.3 THE LEGENDS EMERGE
Clive Williams, CEO/ Publisher This is the third installment in the series, “Let’s Analyze the Music” in which I have made an effort to give a clearer prospective of the etiology of Reggae music. As I stated before, there are over ten books written on the subject, and as I write, there are more books being written on Reggae music. I believe however, that having seen the evolution with my own eyes and having had personal contact with many of its creators and performers, I can offer a more authentic prospective, that hopefully will inform my readers as to the philosophy of Reggae. So, in my last article I asked the question what is reggae? Or “Ragga,” as it was called in the UK, (“the other hotbed in the development of the music.”) Is reggae a fusion of Mento, Ska or Rocksteady? Or is it a composite of all those musical idioms. I believe reggae stands uniquely on its own as a musical genre because of its original commitment to a cause, a movement and a philosophy. Reggae music emerged from a cauldron, steaming and bubbling over from oppression, inequality and exploitation that existed among Jamaica’s predominantly black population. This cauldron was fired by the black consciousness teachings of Marcus Garvey and the emergence of the Rastafarian Movement in Jamaica. The social and cultural impact of those converging philosophies created awareness, especially, among Jamaica’s disaffected youths who lacked opportunities to climb the social ladder. Many of those uneducated but highly intelligent youths made their protests known through song and dance. In a musical sense,
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their lyrics and instrumentation departed from the influence of mento, ska or rocksteady. This music challenged the evils of colonialism and racism and as Bob Marley so eloquently riffed in his hit single - One Drop, “it’s fighting against isms and schisms.” What was yet unknown to the progenitors of this music, is the profound effect it would have, in every corner of the world that was plagued with oppression, racism and enslavement. In Jamaican society, the emergence of “rude boy culture” was the disaffection that young, uneducated and unemployed men felt, betrayed by a system in which they saw great wealth accumulated on the backs of their hard working mothers and fathers. Jamaica was being transformed by a culture and a music that was best articulated by the oppressed. The performers and producers who emerged from that chaos are not the only significant contributors to this genre; however, their star power drove the music to every corner of the earth. Isn’t it ironic that, the most significant cultural figure since Marcus Garvey is Robert Nesta Marley – Rasta Rebel, who delivered his message through reggae music? Marley has since then become one of the most unifying cultural figures in recent history. The antipathy toward his music and culture by many of the upper-class, in the late 60’s and 70’s in Jamaica, is now completely overshadowed by his global acceptance, the success of his brand and the respect for Reggae music as a unifying force throughout the world. The impact that Marley and his music has had on the world is well documented. Not to be outdone, Jimmy Cliff has carried the message music of reggae not only in song but also in film with his performance in the cult classic “The Harder They Come.” These two legendary figures like Atlas, carried reggae music on their shoulders to every corner of the globe from the continents of Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. These men, along with other incredible musicians, have made reggae the unique genre of music that it is today. As you sit in your ivory towers disputing whether reggae music is dying or is being taken from us or is still relevant, you may be unmindful of its
influence and power throughout the world. Reggae is here to stay. Reggae is firmly planted and established: it’s the legend of a people on a small island fondly called, “The Rock,” possessing a fierce, indomitable spirit matched, paradoxically, enough with the most expansive hospitality and good- humor one could imagine. Reggae is a statement of that spirit; it is a composite of African, Caucasian, Chinese, Syrian, Indian and Jew, and then some. How influential is reggae? Are you ready for this? Reggae’s influence and power exists even in countries where English is hardly spoken. In the war torn countries of Serbia and Croati (existing in what was once known as Yugoslavia), two musicians presented a statue of Bob Marley during a Rock Music festival in Serbia, the inscription on the monument reads, “Bob Marley fighter for freedom armed with guitar.” In New Zealand Marley’s life and music is celebrated on February 6 (his birthday), this is called Waitangi Day, honoring the treaty that was signed between the European settlers and the indigenous Maori population. In Thailand in the city of Koh Lipe Marley’s birthday February 6, is celebrated with a cultural festival for three days. On April 17, 1980 when the former racist regime of Rhodesia was liberated and re-named Zimbabwe, it is said that after the flag raising, the first words that were officially said were, “ladies and gentlemen Bob Marley and the Wailers.” Marley’s 1979 “Survival” album feature a cut aptly named “Zimbabwe,” a tribute to the nation. The African group from Sierra Leone who emerged from Guinean refugee camps as the “Refugee All-Stars” received international acclaim for their 2006 debut “Living a Refugee,” said their inspiration came through Marley. A culture is immortalized by among other things, its music, so whether you see Bob Marley as “sinner or saint” he has immortalized reggae music and has made it a unifying and powerful voice for the “Upliftment of Jah People.” Selah!
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After nine years of publication, WhereItzAt has managed to build a legacy of community service. Unlike the majority of entertainment papers that target New York’s Caribbean community, WhereItzAt has presented exclusive in-depth interviews, and feature stories from the likes of Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Sean Paul, Marcia Griffiths, Wyclef Jean, Sizzla, Shaggy, Elephant Man, Wayne Wonder, Luciano, Tyson Beckford, Bunji Garlin, Morgan Heritage, Stephen Marley, Alison Hinds, Capleton, T.O.K., Lady Saw, Burning Spear, and the Father of Hip Hop, DJ Kool Herc.
With its finger ever on the pulse of the Caribbean people, artists like Gyptain, Mavado, Busy Signal, Richie Spice, Etana, Cherine Anderson, Tami Chin, Alain, Jovi Rockwell, Romain Virgo and countless others in the world of music, television and literature an opportunity to share their struggles and triumphs with the public before the editors of several mainstream publications even cared who they were. In addition to all of this, WhereItzAt has played an integral role in helping Black entrepreneurs in the Caribbean community understand the importance of doing business in the 21st century by stressing the proven benefits of advertising.
The world of Fashion Arts Music and Entertainment has changed a lot in the last seven years. And as a result, it is incumbent upon tomorrow’s scribes to seize the moment by immortalizing their observations and discoveries in the annals As a founding member, and Editor-In-Chief of of public awareness. Join us in our mission. The WhereItzAt for the last four years, I’ve been mak- Editor’s Desk is waiting for you. ing words work like William Wordsworth so that you can appreciate a word’s worth. For me, writ Adika Butler, Editor-In-Chief
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FEATURE was the goddess “Mari,” which is very similar to “Mauri,” from which we get the Anglicized version of the word Mauri, which is “Moor.” Sugar was a god of the mountains who possessed the power to bring thunder and lightning down from heaven. The lightning you see in the sky, before a thunder shower is nature’s display of electricity. The electro-white we know as sugar is a natural electrolyte emulator in the sense that it has chemical properties that make us feel as if we are conducting electricity. Depending on the dose, sugar might make someone feel like they’ve been
WHITE LIGHTENING OF THE DRAGON KINGS By Trudy-Ann Ewan In medieval European art it’s very common to see Moorish nobles of West African descent depicted as Dragon Kings. The painting displaying Moorish crests of heraldry is just one of many examples. The illustration of the king flanked by two dragons in the upper left-hand corner of the image above comes out of the town of Freising in Bavaria, Germany circa 1286 C.E. Mind you, this is the same Bavaria that nurtured Adam Weishaupt’s so-called Illuminati nearly 500 years later. Weishaupt was a free-thinker who was influenced by the liberalism that typified Moorish Spain at its cultural zenith. In his book Cult of the Shadow, Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis founder Kenneth Grant speaks of the West African “Cult of the Black Snake” which he says gave the Western World much of its esoteric tradition by way of the Nile Valley and the Fertile Crescent. Grant states that “some of the most obscure magical languages are yet extent in some of the god names, place names and ancient dialects of Africa. In the West African fetish cults for instance are preserved some of the most primal names of magical power that were carried over and integrated with Egyptian and Chaldean traditions at a much later age” (p.23). Given Southern Europe’s close proximity to the African continent, the region had been subject to a Moorish influence long before the 8th century C.E. Ancient Iberian folklore (the folklore of ancient Spain) speaks of a fire-breathing dragon known as “Sugaar” or “Sugar” which originally meant “fire-breathing male serpent” among the Basque people of Southern Europe. Sugar’s consort
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struck by lightning in the best possible way. That is of course until they crash and burn from dehydration, which high sugar consumption will surely bring. The Moorish Dragon Kings introduced crystallized sugar to the Iberian peninsula, as well as the rest of Europe, in the 14th century. Back then sugar was served in small rock chunks called “cracks.” If you’re skeptical about what I’m saying, do your Reading Rainbow routine. You don’t have to take my word for it. Selling cracks to a self-indulgent European aristocracy was a lucrative enterprise for Moors, as sugar was a novel food additive in high demand. One might ask themselves why the highly addictive sweet crack was named after a reptilian god from old Spain? The answer is because it was introduced to the European populace by West African dragon kings who were formerly known as Moors. In retrospect, selling cracks may have contributed somewhat to the fall of the Moorish empire in the 15th century, as they consumed their own supplies. The abundance of sugar, combined with several other vices, probably made the Moors irritable, unfocused, undisciplined, and argumentative to the point where they couldn’t accomplish anything meaningful as a collective group of people. Wise men and women study history and mythology in the present to gain greater insight about their condition in the present. This can help pave the way to a sweeter future for those who actively seize it.
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NEWS 5 YOUNG GENIUSES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Natural genius is conceived when inspiration has intercourse with perspiration. Still with all of the focus that the media places on young knuckle heads like Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, it’s refreshing to know that there are in fact young people who are showing a desire, and an inherent ability, to push the human race forward. They are making use of both their natural and learned talents to make people’s lives easier and inspire them to press beyond their own perceived limitations. here are 5 examples of young geniuses you ought to know about. Mabou Loiseau By age 7, Mabou Loiseau, who is from a haitian family, spoke eight different languages – English, French, Creole, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese and Russian. By then she had also learned to play the harp, clarinet, violin, drums, guitar and piano.her mother, Esther Loiseau, says Mabou has 13 to 15 teachers. When Mabou was only a year and a half, Loiseau hired teachers to speak several different languages to her. Loiseau says Mabou studies six days a week and has Sundays off. But she says her daughter still likes to work on Sunday. “I read somewhere that before the age of 5, a kid can learn up to 10 languages with no problem. So I said let me start right away,” Loiseau said. Stephen Stafford II Stephen Stafford II started Morehouse College at age 11 and he currently studies computer science and mathematics on the path to graduation. When Stafford was 2-years old, he was able to compute third grade math. It was at that age his mother, Michelle Brown-Stafford, who is an educational acceleration coach, started teaching him intensely. When he was 5, Stafford already knew multiplication and division and was bored in his
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kindergarten class. his mother took him out of school to continue her intensive home schooling. Brown-Stafford, who urged her son to have fun while learning, said parents should “try different things,” when educating their kids. At 15, the brilliant Saheela Ibraheem, who achieved a near-perfect S.A.T. score, caused a media frenzy when she was accepted into 13 Ivy League schools. The teen, who speaks English, Arabic, Spanish and Latin, eventually chose harvard University, where she is currently studying neuroscience or neurobiology — scientific study of the nervous system. Shakirat Ibraheem her mother, Shakirat Ibraheem, said she always stressed education and began working with her daughter when she was a year old. She said she urges all parents to do so. “Kids should try to listen to their parents most of the time, ” Saheela said. “They know what they’re doing. It all comes down to the support I’ve had at home, from my parents.” Zora Ball Zora Ball, a 7-year-old prodigy, is the youngest person to create a mobile video game.The brilliant youngster from Philadelphia attends harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, where she had been introduced to computer science at a very young age. her father, Curtis Ball, who has high expectations for Zora, also sent her to the afterschool science program at harambee. he says she is gifted like many other children, but he set a goal to keep her focused on school work. “We try to keep her geared towards education, whether it’s reading or computers,” Ball said. Joshua Colas On dec. 16, 2010, Joshua Colas of White Plains, N.Y., earned the title of chess master, making him the youngest black chess master in history. Colas was able to unlock his potential with a simple formula: setting goals, patience, dedication and hard work. Since becoming a master, Joshua has won the prestigious 2013 New York City high School Chess Championship and the 2013 New York State high School Chess Championship. he accomplished both feats while he is still just a high school freshman.
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FEATURE JAMAICA PRIME MINISTER
ATTENDS AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA RECEPTION to underprivileged Jamaicans. Mrs. Portia Simpson Miller conveyed her gratitude to AFJ President Amb. Brenda Johnson for all that the organization and its members have done over the past 32 years of philanthropy and service. After her speech the Prime Minister mingled, graciously posed for pictures with guests and hugged everyone as if they were old friends. The year the 32nd Annual hummingbird gala and Benefit will be held at the elegant luxurious St Regis hotel in New York City on October 25, 2013 honoring Miguel Fluxà Rosselló, Executive Chairman, gRUPO IBEROSTAR for his support of and dedication to the people of Jamaica. Mr. Rosselló will receive the 2013 International humanitarian Award and be recognized for his support of Jamaica’s tourism, environment and social development.
By Marjorie Flash New York, NY (September 2013) - Prime Minister, the Most hon. Portia Simpson Miller was a specially invited guest to the American Friends of Jamaica’s Media Cocktail Reception held recently at Ambassador Brenda Johnson’s elegant midtown residence. PM Portia Simpson Miller, who was in New York to attend and address the United Nations general Assembly, took time out of her hectic schedule to attend and speak to a selected guest list of dignitaries and media representatives which included “the fastest women in the world” multi gold medalist sprinter Sherry Ann Fraser-Pryce. The PM gave an eloquent heartfelt speech that gave high praise to Sherry Ann and Usain Bolt as ambassadors carrying the torch of significant accomplishments globally for Jamaica and expressed how proud she and Jamaicans on the whole, are of them. She also lauded the relentless activities of the AFJ to provide assistance in the areas of Education, healthcare, and Economic development
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Founded in 1982, the American Friends of Jamaica, Inc., (AFJ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Jamaicans by supporting initiatives that advance self-sufficiency, promote healthy communities, and strengthen the nation. AFJ supports the missions of Jamaican organizations by connecting them to North American philanthropic resources. All of AFJ’s efforts to support non-governmental organizations on the ground in Jamaica emphasize transparency and accountability. Jamaica is not only a treasured tropical paradise whose natural beauty captivates visitors, but it has provided a second home for film stars, writers, artists and captains of industry. Many of these individuals are joining with AFJ as the organization approaches its 2013 hummingbird (Jamaica’s national bird) gala. The American Friends of Jamaica has joined forces with CharityBuzz, the leading charity auction web site for its annual fundraising gala. AFJ President Ambassador Brenda Johnson adds, “we are thrilled to partner with CharityBuzz to bring these exciting auction items to our donors online. It provides the AFJ with a tremendous opportunity to reach a community of donors who believe in our cause.” Items up for bid have been
donated by the AFJ’s diverse supporters to include members of the Jamaican diaspora, American homeowners in Jamaica, businesses, philanthropists and board members. All of the proceeds from the online auction will go directly to programs funded by AFJ, including: St. Andrew Care Center (SACC; which provides outreach and rehabilitation to street and at-risk boys, addressing the problems of violence and homelessness); Cornwall Regional hospital—Pediatric Ward (which requires new space and equipment for maternal and infant care, and to reduce overcrowding in this 37-year old hospital that is the only tertiary hospital for the western side of the island). This year, AFJ is excited to announce some of the many remarkable items up for bid in their gala Auction which will feature a diverse collection of vacation stays and excursions including a one week stay at a villa at the luxurious Tryall Club; a weekend at david “Squeeze” Annakie’s greenwich CT home and rental of his Phantom Rolls-Royce for a day; a 7-night stay at the Riverwatch luxury condominium in Telluride, Colorado; two tickets to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer finals in Brazil; four nights of luxury accommodations at two of Jamaica’s most famous resorts: Strawberry hill, a mountaintop oasis with an enchanting mix of Jamaican heritage and health-conscious living in the Blue Mountains, and the goldenEye Resort with its FieldSpa. Title sponsor IBEROSTAR hotels & Resorts brings even more diversity and luxury with vacation stays in Mexico, dominican Republic and Jamaica. Other items up for bid will include Nike Track Spikes signed by Jamaica’s Olympic gold Medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce; 4 tickets to the Owner’s Box for a Miami Marlins basketball game; 4 grandstand seats at the NASCAR Race at dover downs in June, 2014, plus a “priceless” Pit Tour. You can bid on any item in the auction on Charitybuzz.com, from October 9 – 30, 2013. Take advantage of the opportunity to secure a fun prize and support a great cause.
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Minding your business
FOUNTAIN PIMENTO OIL MY LIFE’S JOURNEY AS AN ENTREPRENEUR I’m sitting with Sandra Gustard, aka “Layde English”, who proudly recalls her South London roots before her migration to the US following a series of tragic deaths in rapid succession. A journalist in her native London, she worked for popular magazine Black Teens - interviewing Jamaican and Caribbean reggae artists. Her eloquence and writing skills soon led to work as a publicist for singer Hughie Crawford before effortlessly moving into artist management. Her hopes of continuing that work in New York were dashed when she realized how costly and cut throat that business was, but was glad for the opportunity to work with newspaper Titan Rupert Murdoch’s son – James’ Rawkus Records, promoting and publicizing the likes of Talib Kwali and Pharoahe Monch. The arrival of her young daughter from London changed her focus as she tried her hand as a mobile boutique owner, with her unique collection from London. There followed a collaboration with fellow female entrepreneur making handbags and jewelry but this fell prey to exorbitant rents due to Manhattan’s gentrification. Layde English is Fountain Pimento Oil’s biggest advocate. “This product is one of Jamaica’s gifts to the world and I want to expose it to as many people as possible”. Suffering from a painful pinched nerve, she received weekly Cortisone shots but after a mas sage at the Bath, recalled her elation “to this day, I
dents of Bath did not materialize, because of issues with product consistency and a short-sighted and warped business sense.” An Extra Ordinary business woman “I give away more than I sell. Right now, for me, the biggest goal is to expose Fountain Pimento Oil, which transcends any thoughts of making money! The money is a by-product of the gift you give some one”. Her profound statement should be a blue-print
remember it as being one of the most miraculous things that ever happened to me (outside the birth of my children)”. Pimento numbs pain! It’s a wonderful healing product. Learning the ingredients and production methods, she put wheels in motion to sell the product in the US. “That is how I got started with Fountain Pimento Oil. Unfortunately, my original dream of implementing a successful cottage industry for some resi
for businesses all over– “What I’ve learned is that if you go into business just for the money – you don’t make money. I learnt that from my experience with my clothes store. I learnt really fast, you don’t make money just for the sake of wanting to get money. The service you provide for people has to provide some value for them. The money is a by-product of the service you provide.” Fountain Pimento Oil has already been going for five years now and is shipped to a global clientele. The business now pays for itself, but Sandra has visions of eventually selling the company, but not before achieving her goal of seeing her product placed in major Manhattan department stores.
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Whenever I travel to Jamaica I look forward with much anticipation, to re-discovering the dishes my mom used to cook. The spicy, aromatic and sweet taste of Jamaican food; ackee and salt fish, brown-stew chicken, oxtail, jerk pork, curried goat, steamed fish, tripe and beans, cow foot and fried sprat are just some of my personal favorites. Each visit, I am sadly disappointed by the fact that, just a few restaurants live up to my expectations. In recent times the food is either too salty, inadequately seasoned or in some cases too sweet because sugar has been added e.g. (I don’t know why) to oxtail and brown-stew chicken. Yes, times have changed in rural Jamaica so I’d go in to Kingston where you can still find the best food in the region although most times I’d end up eating Chinese food. So I bring my hurt and disappointment back to New York, bitching and complaining to everybody I meet about the decline in the quality and preparation of the food in the local restaurants. I must admit, I am a spoiled Jamaican; I eat most of my meals at home and like Oliver Samuels when I eat out, “mi only nyam a’ The Door.” However,
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one Friday afternoon the pangs of hunger demanded that I find food and find it fast, so I stopped at a quaint little place relatively close to my office on Springfield Blvd. This is a place I realized I had dropped WhereITZat Magazine numerous times and yet I knew nothing about the food. When I walked in the place was humming with activity, I waited my turn impatiently as “hungry buss mi shut.” Much to my delight and surprise, the service was excellent, the food was authentic, and real Jamaican food. Spicy, aromatic and flavorful so much so, that my wife who is a really good cook, gave them an “A.” I don’t want to presume to tell you where to get your food, but if service is important to you and you are in a hurry and like good, clean and flavorful food, stop at Spring Gardens you will be as surprised and pleased as I was. You can find them at: 135-29 Springfield Blvd., Springfield Garden, Queens NY, and Phone: (718) 341 4480.
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dANCEhALL STAR KONShENS TURNS ENTREPRENEUR WITh NEW SNEAKER LINE VP recording artist Konshens is putting all his cards on the table. Already dominating the music scene with hit tunes like “No hesitation”, “No Stop Sign,” and “gyal a Bubble,” he is giving fans something else to talk about. Though we may not see Konshens dancing in his next video you may want to check out his footwork. his new shoe line Konz 876 hit the ground in Jamaica and on the web in early September.
brand is birthed from dancehall culture.” At this point maintaining a pure brand is important to the young entrepreneur.
With all these facets of the shoe industry to consider, it’s hard to imagine where Konshens finds the time to handle everything on his plate. When asked if he thinks the new business venture would take away from his music he answered, “hell No! Nah, Man. See me now is addicted to recording music and With fans across the globe from just being a artist.” According to denmark, to Japan, guyana, and Konshens the two genres were a of course Jamaica, Konshens has seamless merge. “It’s actually a realized that he can use his brand marriage. If it stop music, it would to expand in to markets other than never work.” music. “Marketing is easy, because Konshens as a brand has already Right now there are five styles been building for a while,” said available for purchase, a pink, Kons during a recent telephone in- white, and black version available terview with WhereItzAt. And he’s in the Konz Sublow tops and a right. We’ve seen many artists suc- black and navy blue version availceed in ventures outside of music. able in high top game Changers. We’ve all bought something pro- The sneakers are already availduced or endorsed by our favorite able for purchase worldwide via artist at some point or another. The the web at www.konz876.com. In formula has been tested. Jamaica, the flagship store Konz 876 opened its doors on Saturday, “dancehall and Reggae music September 7. At the shoe launches have the widest range of core fans each purchase received a free botworldwide and I think the only thing tle of Appleton Rum. that separates us from other more mainstream genres is the lack of hopefully Konshens’ fans can get entrepreneurship on our part as behind the new deal. After all, it’s a artistes,” he later added. “There’s sneaker specifically made so much more we can do to maxi- “for every dancehall fan.” mize on our potential, influence and pulling power.” What is commendable about the Konz 876 brand is that it is not a promotional deal. “Konz 876 is our brand; it started from Jamaica, “says Konshens. “If you see somebody endorse a Nike at the end of the day its still a Nike shoe. This 20 | www.gowhereitzat.com
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ChRISTINA WINSLOW FORMER CANdIdATE FOR CITY COUNCIL, QUEENS dISTRICT 28 Christina Winslow, affectionately known as “CW,” is a native of Southeast Queens where she was raised. As a motivated organizer and proven leader, she has established a nonprofit organization called A Cause A Concern A Solution Organization Network Inc., which provides help and amenities to families in need. The ACACAS has held Turkey giveaways and continues to host three annual events to help the community, such as the Back to School giveaway, the Toy drive and The girls Empowerment Conference helps teach girls, ages 12 to 18, leadership, self-esteem and essential life lessons. Christina, her organization, and the many events and services they provide are regarded as important components of the Southeast Queens Society. Since her youth, Christina’s vision has been to enhance the quality of life and enrich the standards of living in her beloved community, particularly for the women and children because of this vision she continued her service in the community by working as an Intake Specialist and as a Substance Abuse Counselor, for both youths and adults, at daytop Village. She also taught social skills and self-empowerment as a direct Care Counselor to “at-risk” youth at Outreach haven. Christina has also worked on foreclosure issues with the Reverend Jesse Jackson and has facilitated workshops with the Open door & Education Counseling Inc., as well as several other organization and foundations her dedication to children was demonstrated when she opened her own day care center named Kids Are People Too. Christina’s lifelong work has been recognized and awarded by many organiza tions, leaders and elected officials, both in and out of Queens, including the late district 28 Councilman, Thomas White, Jr., who honored her with a Certificate of Appreciation. She also received a Proclamation and a Commendation from other state officials for her years of dedicated service, leadership and commitment to the community.
Christina is a member and past member of several local community organizations and has accomplished all of this while being a mother of four, a grandmother of two and a foster parent to a host of children through the Little Flower Children’s Services. Christina Winslow, with her upbeat and outgoing manner, is invested in the lives of the community she serves and will continue to work tirelessly to promote equality and justice for all.
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NASSAU NEWS Mangano delivers for Nassau County Mangano and Veolia to Upgrade Able-Ride Paratransit Fleet Purchase of 28 New handicap-Accessible Passenger Vans to Replace Able-Ride Fleet’s Oldest Vehicles; Funded with Federal Transportation grants and Veolia contributions Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus) announced today that they will soon begin taking delivery on 28 new handicap-accessible paratransit vans that will replace Able-Ride’s oldest vehicles. The new wheelchair accessible modified dodge vans will offer Able-Ride greater flexibility in how it serves customers, reduce fuel and maintenance costs, and provide a more comfortable ride for passengers. “We are pleased to update the Able-Ride fleet and we’re doing it in a way that will improve the experience for NICE’s paratransit customers,” said County Executive Mangano. “Along with the 45 new fixed route buses added to the NICE fleet recently, we are continuing to update the equipment without placing the cost on taxpayers. We are especially pleased that Veolia Transportation is making investments in the system.” The cost of the 28-vehicle purchase is approximately $1.2 million. Of that, the entire cost of 18 vehicles, approximately $780,000, is being paid for by Veolia at no cost to Nassau County taxpayers. Another 10 vehicles - costing approximately $435,000 - are being funded through state-administered Federal Transportation Administration grants earmarked for capital purchases for mass transit. The first of the vans are expected to be delivered in late October 2013. “NICE is continuously looking for ways to improve our service and reduce our costs. Using a mix of vehicles for Able-Ride is something we have considered for a long time and Veolia’s investment is helping make that possible,” said NICE Chief Executive Officer Mike Setzer. “We think passenger vans, as opposed to the larger truck chassis mini-buses, will serve customers’ needs better in many instances with a noticeably smoother ride.” Rather than replace the older vehicles with the current “mini-bus” style vehicles that now comprise most of the 95-vehicle Abe-Ride fleet, NICE will begin using a mix of vehicles that will help it provide better service and reduce costs. As opposed to the current vehicles, the vans will use regular gasoline and offer improved gas mileage; are able to travel on parkways giving passengers and operators faster and/or shorter options; and are built on a more comfortable car chassis, versus a truck chassis, which has a rougher ride. The new vans can comfortably and safely handle two customers in wheelchairs and two seated customers. While their overall capacity is smaller than the current mini-buses it is sufficient to meet actual demand. The vehicles being replaced are all seven years old.
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gREETINgS dEAR REAdERS, Welcome to Fall. The weather has been so hot and cold we’re all getting sick, so make sure you get your flu shots. I got mine last year and didn’t suffer from one cold or flu; usually I get sick all winter. Anyway, folks, let’s check out what’s going on. First and foremost, my girl Tessanne Chin. Way to go Tessanne! Did you all see her on The Voice, oh my
God, all four coaches turned around for her powerful rendition of Pink’s “Try.” She was amazing! As you all know, Tessanne is from Jamaica and has been in the music business for some time. Her style is considered Reggae Fusion as she is reaching out to a global audience and is best known for her hit singles “Hideaway” and “Messenger”. She has opened for famous acts such as Patti Labelle, Peabo Bryson and Gladys Knight, and some of Reggae’s biggest names, such as Shaggy, and Third World to name a few and toured for 3 years with Jimmy Cliff. At Shaggy’s Album release party at Milk River Café a couple of weeks ago, Tessanne’s The Voice performance was replayed to a packed room of supporters cheering her on. Shaggy had a picture taken and Instagramed it to her to show that we were all routing for her. Big up Tessanne!
Jamaica’s favorite son, could be going to Hollywood. Usain Bolt is being wooed for a big screen movie “The Secret Service” by Hollywood star Samuel L.
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Jackson slated for 2014. The movie, which is based on comic books, will cast other big names like Footballer David Beckham, Colin Firth and Michael Caine along with Samuel L. Although both Bolt and Beckham have little acting experience, Jackson noted that fame is more important sometimes now than acting ability is, in a certain way,” the BBC quoted Jackson as saying. It’s not yet clear which role Bolt will play, but with his sense of fun and showmanship, I’m sure he can pull it off and enjoying doing it! Good girl H a n n a h Montana, aka bad girl Miley Cyrus, has been getting a lot of flak after her Twerkin act on the VMA recently. Her latest video “Wrecking Ball” where she is cavorting naked on a wrecking ball has not done much to enhance her image. Some of the fallout from this includes a few “motherly love” letters from rocker Sinead O’Connor berating Miley’s unsavory behavior implying that her nudity video could invite male violence and somehow she is allowing herself to being “pimped and “prostituted.” Miley didn’t take Sinead’s “concerned motherly love messages” too kindly and her tweeted mocking response “Before there was Amanda Bynes” referring to the actress’ mental illness issues, lead to Sinead threatening legal actions if Miley does not issue a full apology to her, Amanda Bynes and people who have suffer from mental illness. Apparently this all started as Sinead was not impress that Cyrus in an interview with “Rolling Stone” commented that her “Wrecking Ball” music video is a modern version of Sinead’s “Nothing Compares 2U” video. That’s when she decided it was time to take the youngster under her wings. I guess Sinead found out little Miley is nothing like the good girl Hannah Montana! At 21 years old, Chronixx (whose real name is Jamar McNaughton) is being billed as Jamaica’s next reggae superstar. Last month he made his New York debut at SOB in New York City then at Pulse 48 in Brooklyn both performances to overwhelming rave reviews. Most recently he was written up in Billboardbiz by influential New York-based music writer, Patricia Meschino, who has covered all major Caribbean music festivals, chronicling Chronixx’s journey to becoming “the next big ting” out of Jamaica. The award-winning journalist notes “Chronixx has emerged as a leading light among an unofficial consortium of young Jamaican Rastafarian acts, branded as a “Reggae Revival.”” Chronixx’s vocal range and well-written songs, along with a talented backup band, Zince Fence Redemption, are all contributing factors for a solid stage performance. According to
Pat, this young man started in the music business as a teenager writing and producing songs for his colleagues and his father which made the transition to recording music much easier. I have yet to see this up and coming artiste, but from all I’ve read, I’m looking forward to being at his next performance! Rapper Lupe Fiasco’s latest video “Bitch Bad” has led to some controversy among critics. The Grammy Award Chicago rapper told MTV News his sole purpose was to start a social dialogue, which clearly he has achieved. While some critics disapprove of the message about rap and misogyny that Lupe has parodied in the video as “reckless social commentary” and “muddled so-called conscious hip hop” even going as far as to suggest some of this commentary is aimed at 50 Cent as seen in the fake rap video in the video. On the other hand, others have lauded the conscious lyrics rapper for using words as a powerful tool for getting the message across on the effect that stereotypical videos that glorify bling, shiny cars, seminaked females and name calling like Bitch and Hoe has when interpreted by our children. As Rap Genius wrote in the Huff Post “songs like this are fascinating moments of artists talking back not only to their audience, but to the record industry and the culture as a whole, and rebelling, in the best way they know how, against the pressures to keep their art as simple and universally accessible as possible. In addition to being on-point and funny in the way that only parody from an insider can be, they show a glimpse of how artists see the world that they live in and the trends they spend their lives and livelihoods negotiating with.” I think it’s a conversation worth having no matter how it is portrayed! So friends, until next time when I dish you more dirt, walk good! Lady Un Da Cover
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ENTERTAINMENT GYPTIAN REVEALS “COLORFUL” (PITCHFORK) TITLE TRACK FROM UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM SEX, LOVE AND REGGAE (OCT 29, VP) The Single Featuring Angela Hunte & Bunji Garlin and
Produced by Major Lazer and Jerry Wonda Reggae Star is Currently Touring the United States Gyptian is revving up for his upcoming studio album Sex, Love and Reggae (October 29, VP Records) and reveals his “colorful” title track today via Pitchfork. The Major Lazer and Jerry Wonda produced single “Sex, Love and Reggae” features guest vocals from Angela Hunte (co-writer for Jay Z’s Grammy-winning “Empire State of Mind”) and Trinidadian soca king Bunji Garlin. In support of Sex, Love and Reggae, the reggae star is currently touring the United States. He will be performing in the Southeast, Northeast and West Coast regions until early November. See remaining tour dates below. Gyptian’s Sex, Love and Reggae is a marked departure from the MOBO and Soul Train award-winning Jamaican singer’s previous releases and unveils another layer of his artistry. The musically diverse set - that takes the listener from dancehall to soca to global pop and R&B sounds - follows his 2010 critically-acclaimed album Hold You and its RIAA certified Gold title track. The 17-track set is co-executive produced by Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, who is known for cranking out hits for superstars such as Miguel, Mary J. Blige, Lupe Fiasco, the Fugees and many more. The album also features guest appearances from R&B divas Estelle, Melanie Fiona and soca sensation Kes the Band. Just as the title would imply, Sex, Love and Reggae is a spicy and sweet mixture of hits. He displays his playful side with wine-inducing anthems like “Non Stop” and “Wine Slow” (which already received over 7.5 million YouTube views for the lyrics video alone) 34 | www.gowhereitzat.com
classic “My Number One.” He even delves outside of the genre and reimagines Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” which was part of Chevrolet and MTV Iggy’s “Cover The World” campaign. Bringing a much-needed dose of reggae back to the airwaves, the album’s lead single “Vixen” is currently picking up steam on radio stations across the U.S. and U.K. and will drop a new video directed by Jamaica’s talented Ras Kassa (of Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s “Welcome To Jamrock” fame). The sultry anthem is co-written by and features Angela Hunte. “It’s all about being versatile,” Gyptian says of the album, and his perspective on music overall. “For me, there’s no boundaries in music. Pick one—there is a Gyptian song in that category for you.” www.twitter.com/realgyptian www.facebook.com/OneGyptian
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What Is Cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life.
Understanding Breast Cancer Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
What Cause Cancer Develop Cancer begins in the cells which are the basic building blocks that make up tissue. Tissue is found in the breast and other parts of the body. Sometimes, the process of cell growth goes wrong and new cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. When this occurs, a build up of cells often forms a mass of tissue called a lump, growth, or
What Are The Stats 60-70% of people with breast cancer have no connection to these risk factors at all, and other people with risk factors will never develop cancer.
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Environment and Lifestyle Risk Factors Lack Of Physical Activity:
A sedentary lifestyle with little physical activity can increase your risk for breast cancer. Poor Diet: A diet high in saturated fat and lacking fruits and vegetables can increase your risk for breast cancer. Being Overweight or Obese: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for breast cancer. Your risk is increased if you have already gone through menopause. Drinking Alcohol: Frequent consumption of alcohol can increase your risk for breast cancer. The more alcohol you consume, the greater the risk. Radiation to the Chest: Having radiation therapy to the chest before the age of 30 can increase your risk for breast cancer. ment therapy, as prescribed for menopause, can increase your risk for breast cancer and increases the risk that the cancer will be detected at a more advanced stage.
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MANGANO ANNOUNCES FREE JOB PREPARATION WORKSHOP Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today there are still two additional job preparation workshops being held before the Private Sector Mega Job Fair on Monday, November 4th at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. The free job preparation classes are for Nassau County residents and include assistance with resume writing, techniques for an effective interview and how to best explore career options. The remaining two Job Preparation Workshops are being offered October 23rd and October 30th from 2:30 p.m. to 4p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum located at 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Professionals from well-known personnel staffing agencies will be conducting these workshops. Pre-registration is
required by calling (516) 227-7692 or (516) 227-8656. With more than 300 companies and 10,000 job seekers expected to attend the November 4th Mega Job fair, the competition for jobs can be great. “We encourage everyone to register for one of the free job preparation workshops as this is a great opportunity to enhance your ability of becoming gainfully employed,” stated County Executive Mangano. “The better prepared the job seekers are, the more confidence they have which can lead to greater employment opportunities and success.”
MANGANO POLICY OF FREEZING PROPERTY TAXES RESULTS IN CONTINUED STRONG SALES TAX GROWTH AND JOB CREATION Nassau’s Quarterly Sales Tax Return Grows by 17% Mineola, NY - A result of Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s policy of freezing property taxes for four straight years, budget officials today received Nassau’s quarterly sales tax return which grew by 17%, bringing the year-to-date growth in sales tax receipts to over 9% or $68 million above that of 2012. This significant increase in sales tax receipts, along with Nassau County for the first time in five years having an unemployment rate under 6% (Nassau’s unemployment rate is 5.9%), is the result of County Executive Mangano’s policy of freezing property taxes for four straight years. County Executive Mangano stated, “My administration knows that high taxes kill jobs and hurt the local economy. That is why I repealed the Home Energy Tax and froze property taxes for the past four years. My policies of freezing taxes have sent a clear and loud message to employers that Nassau is open for business. These strong sales tax returns, along with the return of thousands of jobs
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to Nassau County, is further evidence that our economic policies are benefiting all residents.” County Executive Mangano and his economic development team have helped create and retain more than 19,000 private sector jobs in Nassau County. Just recently, Camoin Associates issued an independent report that was commissioned by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency demonstrating how the film industry generated over $140 million in economic benefit for Nassau County and more than $800,000 in sales and hotel taxes. The industry employed 1,945 people — including 890 annual jobs, and spent 393 days shooting movies and television shows in Nassau County. County Executive Mangano has worked tirelessly to grow the film industry as well as many other industries here in Nassau County and is achieving great success for the people of Nassau County as reflective in the recent sales tax figures and low unemployment rate.
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