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United we stand, divided we fall. This adage has been with us since generations. As
boundaries
diffuse
in
this
ever-shrinking world, unity becomes even more necessary. Only when we unite in spirit, can we truly cope with the challenges we face. This issue of the Magazine focuses on “UNITY” for the festive season. Varying perspectives on this theme will
be
articulated throughout this issue. Helen Keller outlined that “alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” and YCFSM Magazine decided to ensure that the power of UNITY was showcased as we need more unity among all Jamaicans both now and in the coming years. The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.
We reminded daily that we are all equal in the fact that we are all different. We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colours and all cultures are distinct & individual. We are harmonious in the reality that we are all held to this earth by the same gravity. We don't share blood, but we share the air that keeps us alive. In the words of our very own Robert Nesta Marley, “One love, one heart . . . Let’sgettogetherandfeelallright” . Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR from Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style Magazine
Adrian St. P. Duncan Editor - in– Chief Layout & Design Contributors:
Adrian St. P. Duncan Dillon Thomas
Deidre Douglas Georgette McGlashen Hugh Miller Christal Miller
Jerdaine Sterling
Teisha Dawkins
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From a Bird’s view Find the Hero in You “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” Brodi Ashton, Everneath
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comfortable in each other’s companies. If one needed help with homework, or class
“There’sahero,ifyoulookinsideyourheart,
work, there was another to lean on. We
you don’t have to be afraid of what you are.
shared lunch, not only when one spent all his
There’sananswer,ifyoureachintoyoursoul,
or her money in the morning on balloons,
and the sorrow that you know, will melt
sweets or elastic bands for a later date with
away” Mariah Carey, Hero. There is always
our favorite Chinese Skip. No. We shared to
talk of nature versus nurture, and what each
explore, to have a piece of everything we felt
human being is capable of based on his or her
for on that particular day. And fair trade was
status in life. This status may be physical,
no robbery.
financial, physiological or psychological. The premise is we are all predisposed by one way or another to become something or another. The
brainteaser
is
usually,
what,
as
individuals, are you and I predestined to
I wonder when did so many of society’s former children become such self absorbed adults. Selfishness is a word which tastes so bitter, even when uttered and so many of us scoff at being referred to as such
dabble in or become? When I was a child, my friends and I would interact in such an advanced form, it is now called networking. Our group grew by association and some sort of hand picking was the tool utilized. At that time we were just friends, because we did the same things, enjoyed
the same goofiness
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From a Bird’s view
But
Cont’d
we are who and what we
Deidre D. Douglas
have become. We forget
our manners, the same ones some of us
member. Sit with them awhile, old people
would have been smacked silly for as
always have stories that are worth listening to.
children. We forget to smile, although the
At the end of it, you would have wasted time
grim look we wear requires way more
well spent, and you both may sleep better that
muscles and energy.
night.
We forget to share our blessings, with those who are walking the hard line in life. We simply have forgotten how to be human. Either that, or humans have evolved into something inhumane. It is not fair to let fear rob us of our selves, nor to allow the cares of life to drag us through the mud. Why should one work every weekday from 7 to 4, and at the end of the month, the only songs you
There are many roads to tread in becoming a hero especially in this festive season, and the world is gasping for a breath of fresh air. So takeonataskthatwillhelpmakesomebody’s life, even for a day, worth going on. Treats are easy to plan, if done in groups. Invite someone home for dinner one Sunday evening, you can never tell what a meal with company does for someonewhodoesn’tusuallyhavethatmuch.
can sing are Morgan’s Heritage’s “Nothing to Smile Bout” and Agent Sasco’s “Same Ting Again”. We have to find something to live for, other than the weekend. We need to have external purposes in life, even if there is some underlined selfishness to it. Take care of an old person, even if it is a family
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From a Bird’s view Cont’d
So while you spruce up the yard, string the lights, decorate the tree and buy that ham leg, remember there are those who are only aware oftheseasonbutwon’treallyexperienceit,in any of its fine glory. And for some, it isn’t
on the hope, and ambitions we foster somewhere in our minds and hearts. While forging onward, bring someone along, however you are able to. One love
aboutthemoney,asmoneycan’tbuyloveor kindness or genuine company. As the dollar continues to slide all over the highways and by-ways of Jamaica, let’s not forget the reason we all love Christmas season this much. It is immortalized because deep down we know the true meaning and reason for the season. Low maintenance does not mean boring either, so let’s all live a little, maybeaweekorso.Let’sdriveabitslower, consume a little less, share a bit more, and see where the road takes us as this year crawls out behind the falling curtains. Another year, maybe you have gained, maybe you have lost, for certain, it is time that is now in the past. Now all we can do is push forward, banking
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JAMAICAN Facts you should know :
Logistics hubs A Logistics Centre is the hub of a specific area where all the activities relating to transport, logistics and goods distribution – both for national and international transit – are carried out, on a commercial basis, by various operators. A logisticshubrepresentsthenextstageintheexpansionofacountry’sairport,seaport, and industrial infrastructure. Logistics hubs are often seen as engines behind economic development of regions, because logistics hubs attract a variety of economic activities. Intoday’ssociety,thestrategiesofmanymultinationalcompanieshavechangedfrom focusing on market development to focusing on logistics efficiency and costs, to a focus on both market development as logistics efficiency and costs, i.e. the creation of competitive advantage. The combined focus of logistics efficiency and market expansion, driven by customer requirements – the core of supply chain strategies of most Multi-national corporations –leads to central coordination, but not necessarily central distribution Purposes of ports A port area serves as a location for value added logistics activities. In most ports, logistics activities generate more employment than terminal activities. Furthermore, growth opportunities in terms of employment and value added are more substantial in logistics than in transport and terminal operations.
These two industries have
consistently become less labour-intensive over the last three decades. Thus, the economic importance of a port is largely determined by its success in attracting additional economic activities. Activities in logistics are in most ports the most attractive growth options for ports. 9 Yaadi Culture, Fimi Style
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The Unification of the Jamaican People
by Adrian Duncan
aspect of our Unity isdaya pertinent to day living. As the
The Unification of Jamaica and the Jamaican
Christmas season is fast approaching, we
prosperous nation with a long-lasting and bright
will see even more
unification of our
future for all Jamaicans, which is a common
people. This is the time of year that most of
dream of all Jamaica people; both locally and in
us look forward to, for various reasons;
the Diaspora. Ideally, what is required is
some as it is vacation time from work,
corporation from all stakeholders; public and
school or simply because this is the time of
private sector entities, including all well
year that we are furnished with lavished
thinking Jamaicans. This unification process
gifts from family and friends.
should foster a consensus of democracy,
*Ahhh*
the
festive
season
is
fast
approaching and there are numerous
people is meant to bring about a strong and
freedom and equal prosperity so that together we can build a new and united Jamaica. *Think about this for a minute*
factors that are to be considered. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New
Year’s Eve are holidays that have been entrenched in our culture for a number of years.
Additionally,
it
has
been
a
significant aspect of human history for centuries. With so many activities planned, what have unificationists in Jamaica done to celebrate these holidays? With varying traditions blended as a result of being a part of a multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-cultural
movement,
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A consultative organization for unification
Tessanne Chin for continuing to dominate the
established with all political parties, in
popular American show “The Voice” and
accordance with the will of the people,
continues to etch the Jamaican map into the
while adhering to the goals of democracy,
hearts of many Jamaican well-wishers. Before
economic freedom, social justice and
Tessanne, a number of us were completely
nationalization of the armed forces, jointly
oblivious tothisshow, now it’s asif wewere
discussing the grand task of unification
watching it for years. Essentially, this shows
and mapping out a constitutional system
that we are united when we are watching our
to establish a democratic, free and
brothers and sisters compete but cant once
equitably. Believe it or not, Jamaica and
there is no competition. Unity is the best
Jamaicans
conditionally
medicine to heal our wounds, no doubt about
unified. We are unified through sports and
it. We all to step up and swallow our prides
other activities that foster national pride.
and try to focus on our common issues than
Participation in the Olympics and various
our differences, our country is too small to
track meets saw hundreds of thousands of
entertain our division. As a people, we need to
Jamaicans, from all
of life,
call on all leaders, intellects, elites and youths
converging in Half Way Tree, Downtown
to lead us to full democracy and peace. Politics
and many other places that big screens
should not about bickering and name-calling
were erected just to watch our athletes
but should be about the skills of seeking a
compete against the world. In numerous
common ground and making the most out of it.
workplaces, you could find a television set
It is all about commitment and integrity; it is
or a radio with a number of employees’
about looking at the future and having a vision.
eyes and ears glued to it just to be up to
Itisabouttryingtofindwaystomakepeople’s
date as to the happening of the races and
lives better. Do our politicians have those?
see the Jamaican flag hoisted above all
Judging by the recent Jamaica Labour Party
others.
(JLP) leadership race are you adamant that the
are
already
walks
Do I need to mention the numerous con-
people are pivotal in their minds?
versations, Facebook posts, tweets and congratulatory
messages
given
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The Unification of the Jamaican People by Adrian Duncan
How will we accomplish this? Unity is the key, whether we are talking
Continued
about a sporting team or we are talking aboutacountry’sunification,itisessential the overall vision and success of our country. that everyone is moving in the same
This also involves meaningful conversations
direction. When a country comes together,
and results positively when you weed out the
they are able to succeed together. I
negativity that sabotages and still continues
understand that agendas, egos, politics,
to interfere with our fine country.
power struggle, negativity, complaining,
In one word, unity means ONENESS or
poor leadership, mismanagement, energy
even TOGATHERNESS. When there is
vampires, and lack of vision, focus and
oneness there is likely to be more strength in
purpose all prevent a country from uniting
opinion, strength in action and, not to men-
and performing at the highest level.
tion, strength in character. This is all that
Unity happens when leaders are committed
unity is about.
to and engage in the process of building a
Unite Jamaica, Let us all unite!!
united, winning team. It requires focus, time and energy. Unity occurs when citizens care more about the vision, purpose and health of the country than they do their own agenda. Changing the mindset is essential. Unity further happens when each Jamaican can clearly see how their personal vision and effort contributes to
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DOCTAZ ADVICE
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Herpesviridae By: Christal O. Miller Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Other herpes infections can affect the eyes, skin, or other parts of the body. The virus can be dangerous in newborn babies or in people with weak immune systems. There are two types of HSV: 
HSV type 1 most commonly causes cold
sores. It can also cause genital herpes. 
HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital
Many people who get the virus that causes herpes never see or feel anything. If signs (what you see) or symptoms (what you feel) occur, a person may experience:
herpes, but it also can infect the mouth.
Tingling, itching, or burning: Before the
HSV spreads direct contact. Some people
blisters appear, the skin may tingle, itch, or
have no symptoms. Others get sores near
burn for a day or so.
the area where the virus has entered the
Sores: One or more painful, fluid-filled
body. They turn into blisters, become itchy
blisters may appear. Blisters break open and
and painful, and then heal.
often ooze fluid and form a crust, before
Most people have outbreaks several times a year. Over time, you get them less often. Medicines to help your body fight the virus can help lessen symptoms and decrease
healing. The first time sores appear, they will show up between 2 and 20 days after a person has contact with an infected person. The sores can last from 7 to 10 days.
outbreaks.
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blisters form on the face
or on the tongue. Although these are the most common places to find oral herpes, the sores can appear anywhere on the skin. Genital herpes (HSV-2): Sores
typically occur on the penis, vagina, buttocks, or anus. Women can have sores
An eye infection (herpes
inside the vagina. Like oral herpes, these
keratitis). Sometimes the herpes
sores can appear anywhere on the skin.
simplex virus can spread to one or
Flu-like symptoms. Fever, muscle
aches, or swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck (oral herpes) or groin (genital herpes) are possible.
both eyes. If this happens, you can have pain, light sensitivity, discharge, and a gritty feeling in the eye. Without prompt treatment, scarring of the eye may result.
Problems urinating. People (most
Scarring can lead to cloudy vision
often women) with genital herpes may have
and even loss of vision. If you
trouble urinating or have a burning feeling
develop signs and symptoms of herpes simplex, you can expect to
DIAGNOSIS
have these for as long as listed below:
During an outbreak, a dermatologist often can diagnose herpes simplex by looking
Oral (mouth) herpes: 2 to 3 weeks
at the sores. To confirm that a patient has
Genital herpes: 2 to 6 weeks (the first
herpes simplex, a dermatologist may take
outbreak)
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DOCTAZ ADVICE Outcome Herpes simplex: treatment and
The first (primary) outbreak of herpes
outcome There is no cure for herpes simplex. The
simplex is often the worst. Not all first
good news is that sores often clear without
mild that a person does not notice. When
treatment. Many people choose to treat her-
the first outbreak of genital herpes is mild
pes simplex because treatment can relieve
and another outbreak happens years later,
symptoms and shorten an outbreak.
the person can mistake it for a first out-
Most people are treated with an antiviral
break.
medicine. An antiviral cream or ointment
Some people have 1 outbreak. For others,
can relieve the burning, itching, or tingling.
the virus becomes active again. When
An antiviral medicine that is oral (pills) or
they have another outbreak, it is called a
intravenous (shot) can shorten an outbreak
recurrence. These tend to be more com-
of herpes.
mon during the first year of infection.
Prescription antiviral medicines approved
Over time, the outbreaks tend to become
for the treatment of both types of herpes
less frequent and milder. This is because
simplex include:
the body makes antibodies (defenses) to
ď‚Ş Acyclovir
the virus.
ď‚Ş Famciclovir
Valacyclovir Taken daily, these medicines can lessen the severity and frequency of outbreaks. They also can help prevent infected people from spreading the virus.
outbreaks are severe, though. Some are so
Serious complications rarely occur in healthy people with herpes simplex. They occur most often in unborn babies, newborns, and people who have a long-term illness or weak immune system. If you have cancer or HIV/AIDS, or you had an organ transplant, seek medical help right away if you have signs or symptoms of a herpes infection. 17
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Unity among Jamaicans By Dillon Thomas Let us peep into different spheres of our existence and we can adjudge the truth of this statement. Let us first discuss the smallest unit of our society the family. If all members of a family go on divergent roads, the very semblance of a family disappears. A family indicates oneness, they live together, they work together they
This has become the motto of the society at large. This has lead to the loosening of the ties of the society and this is the cause of the growth of so many social evils.
When there is
no strong bond in
different
segments of a society, it is bound to break into
enjoy together they share their woes
factions, and thus lose its strength, both moral
together, and this is the basic strength of
and social. From the society, let us move on to
the unit, each member pumping in vigor
the position of the country. This is the saddest
and confidence in all others, all this on the
side of our appearance, a complete lack of unity
simple basis of being one. When we lose
in the country, thereby the creeping in of evils
this oneness, as of today we break the
in the very fabric of the system.
family, i.e. the very edifice of our
The country is, to day seen crumbling under its
construction.
weight of separationism, each state is desirous
From
this smallest unit, we go to the bigger horizon of
society. Where is our society today? It is broken into fragments and each segment
of a new younger cousin, so instead of getting together, we are continuously moving on the path of disintegration and thus weakening our system.
i.e. an individual family just looking after itself, as if we sternly believe in the adage, "everyoneforhimself,andGodforall.”
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Let
us consider and understand
It is good to say Unity is Strength but “Action
that, unity is the password
speak louder than words”.
Therefore ask
which heals all bruises big and small. It is
yourself: When was the last time I help a
this that helps us enjoy few happy
fellow Jamaican? When was the last time you
moments of life. In the good moments of a
made a difference in your family or in your
marriage, in the sad moments of sickness
community? If you can answer that question as
and death, it is the unity of the well
honestly as you possibly can, I salute you.
wishers that makes the pleasure great and despair less. This is the unique power of unity. A lone individual or community can achieve nothing and neither can they enjoy the fruits of any achievement. The secret power of unity is strength, which is built up by mutual trust and faith and love for each other, and the oneness of a single well formulated goal. Therefore, in order to make any significant achievement, the most necessary ingredient is unity. Your targets must be good, thus, success is assured if you have a united consolidated group to work up to the goal.
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Gospel eat B The Bible teaches and shows us that no one is immune from suffering and sickness. Are you experiencing a sickness or illness in your life that seems impossible to overcome? God reminds us though that his strength is made perfect in our weakness. I encourage you today to surrender your health to God with an open heart and seek His direction in your prayers. I pray you will be comforted and lifted up by these scripture verses on sickness:
Psalm 103:2
Proverbs 17:22
James 5:14-15
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
John 14:1-3
This month’s text is taken from:Read:
Psalm 23:4 1 Cor. 13: 8 –13
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Jamaican super stitions
BY
Dillion Thomas
Many of these Jamaican customs are widespread. But some are carried out only in some parts of the island, and some are far removed from the upper echelons of society. Many of them are rooted in our African ancestry, but the background and logic to them may not be clear to us in modern times. Some of them are slowly dying, but deserve to be remembered.
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When someone dies, there are rituals which are sometimes performed in the person's home. The furniture in the deceased's room is rearranged and the mattress turned over. This is to ensure that the person's spirit (duppy) will not recognize the room, and therefore won't want to stay there. If a person dies at home, someone may sweep behind the body as it is being carried out of the house, so that the spirit will leave along with the body.
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Before a grave is dug, it is necessary for the diggers to have white rum on hand to pour a libation to the earth spirits before ground is broken.
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Children are told never to point at graves, as this will cause your fingers to fall off, or other bad things to happen. If you forget, your only hope is to bite each finger really hard. (I'm grateful my fingers didn't scar easily.)
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Hugh Miller’s
Fiwi Sports... Fimi pree
Unite Through Sports
Sports have done a lot to facilitate unity across the world. Specifically Football
‘The Manning Cup’ for the urban areas
(Soccer), has continuously tried to bridge
and ‘The DaCosta Cup’ for the rural
the gap of racism one of the most popular
competitions that started as far back as
divide among mankind ‘Say No to 1909 and 1950 respectively. Most people Racism’. According to an online articlespend the majority of their educational entitled‘Howsportscanpromoteunityand life in high school and so become attached peace’, sports, whether live, competitive, to
their alma-maters. So, you
can
recreational or league-based allows people
understand when conflicts arrive from
to escape the reality of life, responsibilities,
disagreement between past students and
errands and mundane tasks for a few
supporter of these schools. Although
minutes, couple of hours or for a few
many could argue that sports might
weeks
a
indeed be a sweetener to divide and cause
tournament might be. It allows politically
war. It is safe to say that when mankind is
tense situations, cultural differences and
divided
inequality to be put aside for the sake of a
differences, it creates the opportunity for
world tournament that unites over sports
sports to act as that binding agent.
depending
on
how
long
by
social
and
emotional
such as the FIFA World Cup, FIBA, the Olympic Games, French Open Tennis or NBA Playoffs.
In
Jamaica, we are just about concluding our annual under-19
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Hugh Miller’s
Fiwi
Sports... Fimi pree
CONT’D
times our Jamaican school
neighbors from Red Hills Road Calabar High
children fight for pride and
recently started ‘WAGGA Cup’ football
respect for their schools. The athletes
competition in honor of a KC past student
themselves are not the ones who are at
who coached Calabar High to become
odds besides from their competitive spirit
Manning cup Champions in 2005. In change
during play. It is
of community, many Jamaican inner-cities
the fans and sup-
a r e
porters
are
cursed
normally at each
with
other ’s
necks.
vio-
Therefore the ath-
lence.
letes know they
How-
have
huge
ever,
in
l i k e
Many
that
a
responsibility
Athletes are
Shelly-Ann Frazer Pryce and other sports
the ones being watched leaving them with
personalities with charities host popular six-a
the liability to set positive examples for all
-side
their
onlookers.
community road races. These activities are
School
boy
using sports to unite people.
football
has
positively
contributed to reduce physical rivalry between
some
neighbouring
schools.
Kingston College (KC) and their north
competitions
and
more
recently
usually geared towards creating a holistic environment; develop social and professional relationships while encouraging Health and wellness.
street neighbours Saint Georges College annually battles for what they call the ROPA Cup (Football). KC’s farther 29
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All
in all, I want to congratulate leg, we encourage all the players to keep the Jamaica College (JC) and Saint UNITY towards building an unstoppable
Elizabeth Technical High (S.T.E.T.H.S) for Jamaicanteam,‘OneJamaica’. winning the urban area Manning Cup and What is your take? Who reign as Jamaica’s rural area DaCosta Cup respectively. And top school boy football team? as they battle for the all island trophy with JC 3 point and 3 goals ahead from the fight
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Ole Time People did say…. Georgette McGlashen Shuo Mi Yu Kompini An A Tell Yu Uu Yu Iz – Show Me Your
Company and I tell you who you are.
“How
can two Besides the obvious physical differences, I w a l k knew I had my own opinions about many
together, unless they agree to do so?” This is things and made different decisions from taken from the Bible in the book of Amos 3 what my friends made. However, in 2007 verse 3. At a glance it seems as though a researchers from Harvard and the University question is being asked; maybe rhetoric, but of California found that behaviors and social when closely inspected, one sees that this is a norms among friends can lead to lifestyle statement. There is a saying that I would hear similarities such as obesity; resulting from from my mother, whenever she was trying to over-eating, low or high self-esteem based on guide
and
guard
against
unsuitable comparison on the group – which becomes
companions. ‘Show me your company, and I the standard measurement of self and tellyouwhoyouare”,“Shuo mi yu kompini an influence on decision making based on group mi tel yu uu yu iz”. Simply put whoever and consensus and approval, and even physical however your friends are; the persons you enjoy spending most of your time with; the people you agree with and like what you have in common with them; that personality; that character is who you really are – deep down, shallow up, right on the surface, any side of you. As a teenager I immediately had objections to this notion of being exactly like my friends. attributes, especially among same gender. Yaadi Culture, Fimi Styleja
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Ole Time People did say…. Georgette McGlashen Cont’d
Of
course there are times when our friends will do things that we do
done
by
many
marriage
not approve of or would not do ourselves.
counselors. The more compatible individuals are,
However, if we are still in their presence
the more positive the relationship is to last.
or present when the act is being done, legally we are being an accomplice. Also if we do not take any drastic measures to remove ourselves from their actions and behaviors, we are supporting what we allow and constantly encouraging it to occur. This suggests that being ourselves is not merely about appearances and one off actions, but largely about consistent practices over a period of time, that become so natural and ordinary, they become norms – they become self. What
the
article
on
In closing Motivational speaker Les Brown has a saying, that ‘if you see 9 broke people walking around and decide to befriend them, it is certain thatyouwillmake10”.LesBrownbelievesthat the possibility of becoming the 10th is because of the attitudes and characteristics of the group that will eventually rub off. He states that it acts like a
‘mind virus’. Before you know it, you have unified yourself, your thoughts and your action with the group. So, mother was right. Birds of a feather, do flock together. And ever so often you see them going
obesity
either East or West. Shuo Mi Yu Kompini An A Tel
simultaneously does is dispel the theory
Yu Uu Yu Iz. It is not judgmental, it is practical, it
that opposite attracts. This is only true
is science, it is a fact. Until next time Waak Gud,
with magnets. As humans we are
an memba Oudi an
attracted to and by our similarities. As a
Tengki No brok no
matter of fact Clinical Psychologist and
Skwier.
Sexologist Dr. Karen Carpenter advises serious couples looking to get married to do a personality test to determine their compatibility on several levels. This is Yaadi Culture, Fimi Styleja
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Almost Christmas
by Deidre Douglas
It is Christmas Or almost The nights have gotten longer And definitely cold There is evidence Everywhere People pruning and painting
Time’sreallyaleaving Let us show love, be merry And enjoy the joyous season.
Newness in the atmosphere It is time to spend the big bucks Just to see it evaporate away Where we laugh at our cares And care for a day It is just about Christmas
Joyeux Noël ¡Feliz Navidad Krismasi Feliz Natal Bon Nadal Merry Christmas to you and you and you
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UNITY IS STRENGTH
By Teisha Dawkins Unite To Succeed
“United We Stand, Divided We Fall” unity means togetherness hence this quote needs no in-depth
explanation
and
can
be
interpreted literally. When we as a people come together, we stand; we succeed; we Unite To Achieve Unity
means
oneness
or
achieve; and we conquer. When we are togetherness
divided we fall; we fail; we are defeated and
(H.A.C.A), and when there is oneness there
there is no-one to help us back up. It can be
is likely to be more strength in opinion, more
seen in the simplest of tasks that when you
strength in action, and more strength in
have help, the workload is easier and the tasks
character. This is necessary in all aspects of
gets accomplished easier when persons work
life and does not just apply to individuals. It
together towards a common goal. It is seen in
should also apply to organizations, countries
everyday life, it is seen in objects and
and their leaders. At the end of the day
organizations and it is seen in war.
everyone within a country are supposed to
There is no vehicle that functions with only
be working for its betterment, so if everyone
one part, all parts represent an individual that
wants to achieve the same goal why not do it
has different traits and functions that unite and
together? The national motto of a few
perform these functions for the car to move
countries is “Unity Makes Strength”. All efficiently. Similar parts can be seen within a countries as well as individuals and successful organization: within an organizations should adopt this motto. They organization, there are members of a team, should not just adopt it because it looks good
different persons with different roles and
on parchment paper and because it is a good
responsibilities but all team members work
read, but they should live by it.
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YAADI CULTURE, FIMI STYLE MAGAZINE In almost every sport activity, this can be seen through teamwork. Football matches cannot be won without the players uniting to play the game. Have you ever seen a
manstandsalone”,whichistellingusthat we cannot set out to achieve greatness on our own and succeed.
one-man army? There is teamwork as
Unite To Build Strength
everyone works toward one common goal -
“Wherethereisunity,thereisalways
winning the war. Persons will always have their differences in society but it is up to us to put those differences aside and unite for a cause. According to Gordon (2005) unity is the key. Whether we are talking about a sports team, work team, school team, health care team, or church team, it is essential that everyone moves in the right direction with a shared vision, focus, purpose and direction. When a team comes together they are able to succeed together. “No man is an island, no
victory”– Publilius Syrus. An example of what unity can achieve was seen in a story read recently in which a father passed around a bundle of sticks to his sons and told them to break them. When they tried to break the bundle they failed but
when
they
broke
each
stick
individually, they broke with ease. In my opinion, strength is not in numbers. There could have been a million sticks present, they can be broken if done individually but once they are together they cannot be broken. Therefore, when people are bundled or united they are hard to be broken or conquered. The boys were being taught that unity is strength.
“Unityisstrength…whenthereis teamwork and collaboration, wonderful thingscanbeachieved.”– Mattie Stepanek
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Unity: A key ingredient in the development of our society By Jerdaine Sterling
aspire to lift each other to higher levels of achievement. Furthermore, when crime and violence is decreased, several windows and The Merriam Webster online dictionary (2013) defines unity as continuity without deviation or change (as in purpose or action). The direction goes on to describe the term as a condition of oneness. One may argue that the development of society is greatly dependent on unity among members. There is a popular saying among many that
doors are unlocked as the environment will become more investor friendly and with investments, comes employment opportunities which will boost growth and development. Additionally, when unity is present in a society, there are fewer dependents on agents of the state such as police and social workers to address disputes and disagreements.
saying. In any country, institution, team or
When
organization where individuals are not on
key sectors such as politics and religion, the
one accord, then failure will result. It can be
holistic development of the society can be en-
argued that behind every success story
hanced in many ways. In many countries
involving more than one individual, the
across the globe, thousands of people die an-
importance of unity is always brought to the
nually in the name of politics and religion. If
fore.
unity is practiced in these important aspects of
“unity is strength” and I concur with that
When a society unites, productivity is increased and this impacts tremendously on the overall quality of life in many ways. For example, crime will be reduced as citizens
unity is present in the society, especially among leaders in
life, our global village would be better off. Imagine a society where persons can join hands
together
in
spite
of
party
affiliation or who or where you worship.
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While
this
might
and success among students which would
a p p e a r
in-turn result in a society that is more
unrealistic to many, it would be a welcomed
equipped to tackle the
phenomenon in world that has been
globalization. This would also aid in poverty
woefully short on unity in most if not all
reduction
countries.
environment that is united, less persons
From a Biblical standpoint, Ephesians 4:3 (NIV) reminds us of the following “Make
as
with
a
demands of more
would fall in that vulnerable
educated unfortunate
category.
every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit
In closing, it is evident that the development
through the bond of peace.” If our political
of society needs united citizens joining hands
leaders should unite in
and hearts together while
making decisions in the
laying a solid foundation
best interest of citizens,
for a brighter future.
then
According to
several
deadly
and
fiery
clashes
Dan
Walker
Pastor of
Life
demonstrations could be avoided and our
ChurchSt.Louis“Thereisblessing,thereis
children in particular could grow and play
peace and joy when people in a group work
freely without the fear.
together in unity. Generally, groups and
A vital area on society is education as it is vital determinant towards whether society fails
or
succeeds.
administrators,
Hence,
teachers,
having students,
government and other stakeholders unite,
relationships begin with unity. However, over time, inevitable forces work to sow seeds of division into a group. Unity is something that must actively be maintained, whether in a relationship or in a group.
would result in higher levels of achievement
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Joining Hands – A symbol of Unity by Adrian Duncan
In the
words of famous Jamaican song, “Let’s join hands
across Jamaica for righteousness”. The song further states that we should “join hands and hearts together and make Jamaica, a land of love”. These powerful words have helped to form a movement powered by Christian’s principles of righteousness and positivity. The
influential words outlines to all that each member is aiming for one goal, the holistic development of the Fraternity and by extension all Roosters. With similar tunnel -vision, the unity has fostered a collective approach which can be adopted by Jamaicans across the globe.
joining/holding of hands can be seen as a symbol of unity, a symbol of oneness, a symbol of comfort and trust. The holding of hands further represents rapport, respect, concern and is some cases, romantic feelings. This is also a sign of unity, one that shows the coming together of different individuals for one goal.
Unity as defined by the Oxford
Online Dictionaries is “the state of being united or joined as a whole”. The Dictionary furtherexplainsunityasthe“stateofforming acompleteandharmoniouswhole”. The motto of the Fraternity of Roosters, Taylor Hall, has been the driving force for unison on the block as well in numerous public and private sector organizations. “ONE ROOST, ONE PURPOSE, ONE MISSION” these 44
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A famous quote by J. K. Rowling stresses the power of unity. The quote states that “weareonlyasstrongasweareunited,as weak as we are divided”. Emphasizing the power of a united force, J. K. Rowling unwittingly outlines that as long as we are united, we are strong enough to conquer whatever adversities or challenges coming our way. Unity as we know it is a social concept that implies that individuals should leave their personal goals for the sake of a
neighbors close and caring for one another. In the words of the three musketeers; “one forallandallforone”,theyportrayedthey could
all
come
together
to
assign,
collectively, the value of one. Gwendolyn Brooks expressedthat “we are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond”. Let us try to live united for the development and betterment of this our beautiful island and its innovative people.
common objective. One does not have to or need to give up on who they are or what they want but they simply have to show that by uniting with others of a similar goal is more important than personal fulfillment. We as Jamaicans need to be a more united force and not just conditionally. A united stand given to the similar and popular belief of battling evil and promoting good, united so as to not have the negative elements of our society conquer
our streets
and
brainwash our children. This united feeling of togetherness is what we need to keep
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Remember
“enuh”, this is what our love is –
a sacred pattern of unbroken unity sewn
flawlessly invisible inside all images, thoughts, smells and sounds. If every Jamaican helps to hold up the sky, then one
No man is an island, no man stands alone….eachmanismybrother,each man is my friend. Each person you meet is an aspect of yourself, clamoring for love.
When success is uniform, the celebration is universal--- Isrealmore Ayivor
person does not become tired. David Fontana asks that we all “consider
Have a blessed and merry Christmas.
our own place in the universal oneness of which we are apart, from which we rise and towhichweallwilleventuallyreturn”.As long as our ideas are the same, we will never be apart. Think on these things as the festive season is fast approaching:
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Rights of a Jamaican Citizen including women and children. In fact,
the
rebellions
against
enslavement can be seen as the earliest
manifestation
of
our
commitment to human rights. The point that stands out for me, amid Jamaica now has its equivalent of Canada's
all the back-slapping by the politicians and
Bill of Rights or the United Kingdom's
commentators, is the fact that though it took
Human Rights Act 1998. This happened when
18 years, our people are still in the dark as
both Houses of Parliament passed the Charter
to what exactly this seminal piece of
of
Freedoms
legislation confers on them, and how it will
(Constitutional Amendment) Act 2011, which
change, if at all, the relationship between
now awaits the royal assent of the governor
citizen and government.
Fundamental
Rights
and
general.
This
Content of the charter is reason for us to celebrate, as there was collective agreement
that our Constitution, constructed for the early 20th century, does not, in its pre-amended form, reflect development in international human-rights law. This does not mean that Jamaica and its judiciary are strangers to the concept of human rights, as Jamaica is a signatory
to
numerous
international
The act opens with a clear statement of declaratory obligation on the part of the State to "promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms", but in my view, the seminal provision is to be found in Section 13 (2)(b), which prohibits both Parliament and an organ of the State from taking any action which abrogates, abridges or infringes the rights
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The charter retains those rights and freedoms which were contained in the old Chapter III
exception of Cuba) states, despite the
such as:
progressive rhetoric, have been willing to pass
laws
which
recognize
these
Right to life, liberty and the security of the person.
socio-economic rights.
Freedom of thought, conscience, belief and observance of religious and political doctrines.
Accordingly, among the 'new' rights which
Freedom of expression.
Freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
the charter recognizes are the following:
Freedom of discrimination, on the grounds of social class, religion.
Entitlement of every child (who is a
Freedom of movement.
Jamaican citizen) to publicly funded
Due process of law.
education from pre-primary to primary
Protection from search of the person, respect for private and family life, privacy of home and of communication.
level.
Freedom from discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, place of origin and political interference. Protection of property rights.
While retaining the foregoing rights, the
The right of every child to protection by the State.
The right to enjoy a healthy and productive environment free from the threat of injury or damage from environmental abuse and degradation of the ecological heritage.
progressive nature of this chapter is to be found in the fact that it recognizes new rights, and when compared with its equivalent in other liberal states, it goes even further by recognizing socio-economic rights. For this, the Jamaican Government and the Opposition must be commended, as Caribbean (with the 49
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