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mi was born and raised in Jamaica, whose music is a fusion of a variety of music. When you listen, you hear a unique vibe, which is nothing like you’ve ever heard before. Omis’ unique sound can be attributed to the different genres of music he listened to. “Growing up I listened to the greats” Omi states, “like Nat King Cole and Bob Marley”, just to name a few. In high school Omi used to be fascinated by all forms of music, including rock. Sometimes in class, Omi would make music with his classmates and he would ack as the “desk drummer”. People would be impressed by the lyrics he composed. This gave him the confidence he needed to pursue his career. One of his biggest accomplishments is reaching 1.5 million views on Youtube and working with big names in the industry.
In the upcoming year Omi would like to work on releasing new music, while continuing to work on “perfecting his package” which inclues magazines and newspapers. Omi also plans to visit Dubai and Hawaii in the near future. What message would you like to give to your fans? He states “I am a fan of my fans, and thank you for all your support and love and spread the love!” Omi would like to continue to make his fusion music will making a positive difference, Omi states “it’s important to help one another because ,one hand washes the other”. by: Irvin Ramsay
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Pictures From My Pocket
Pictures from my pocket are images that you happen to take with your mobile device in passing. Stopping for a moment to enjoy life and all of its’ beauty during your busy schedule to take that special picture will help you appriciate your most precious asset,... YOURSELF. Submit your beautiful mobile images to localiez@gmail.com.
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exie is a Burlington, Ontario native who is currently living in Los Angeles and pursuing a career as singer, song writer and actress. With all of her talents Lexie is in a League of her own. When she was child she went with her family to watch “Les Miserable” and fell in love “That’s what I wanted to do” she claimed, and began following her dreams ever since. Lexie talents have brought her all around the world, she has performed in Barcelona in front of over 5,000 people for “Stomp the Rock”, recording a promo song for Tom Cruises latest movie Jack Reacher to a short film that will be circulated around the world with the Film Festival circuit. Lexie is keeping herself busy with a lot of work, and it is only a matter of time until we hear more great news about Lexie Galant. by: Irvin Ramsay
Other Accomplishments (Verbatim) • Short film that will be doing the film festival circuit all over the world. I am the lead in a short film called “Pugilist” which was created by the production team of the television series “The Good Wife”. • There is also an independent feature film I am in which will also be doing the film festival circuit called “Me Miami & Nancy” which is an artist collective that I am in alongside; Robert Downy Jr., Steven Tyler, Sarah Silverman, Ringo Star, Cloris Leachman, Kathy Griffin, Gary Oldman, to name a few. • I fly to New York City in a few weeks to shoot the lead role in a new Pilot, more details coming soon. • My favorite Voice Over I have done so far is a song I recorded for a promo for Tom Cruise’s latest film “Jack Reacher”, for Paramount Pictures. • I have always been doing music, but my first big introduction into discovering who I am as a musical artist came when I was singing in a music venue in New York City and I was approached by Rihanna’s management team regarding a career in music. A week later I met Rihanna, Jay Z & Beyonce, and a group of incredible musicians in New York. It was shortly after that that I began really focusing on music and writing and discovering who I was as an artist and what I am really capable of doing. I found myself as a person and as an artist through acting and music, and am able to now create from a place of truth and honesty. • In my journey into my career so far I have been very blessed to work and learn from incredible artists in Theatre, Film & Music. • Broadway Legend Bernadette Peters introduced me to my Voice Teacher Adrienne Angel. • My Vocal coach in NYC is Adrienne Angel www.AdrienneAngel.com • Sheila Gray is my acting coach www.SheilaGrayNYC.com http://www.LexieGalante.com
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he childhood game of dress-up and make believe is a staple activity in most children’s playtime adventures. You can be anything you want if you have the imagination to make it happen. If you ask Clé Bennett, he’ll say he’s still playing dress-up, but nowadays he’s getting paid to do it, and he does it well. Empowered by Michael Jackson’s charisma, the once shy and introverted Clé was able to break out of his shell, leaving the racist attitudes of childhood classmates in the dust. Thanks to Jackson’s superstar persona, Clé found the resolution he needed to begin his journey as the actor he is today. Michael Jackson gave me the confidence to express myself creatively. He taught me that excellence trumps racism, and that if you are good at something it doesn’t really matter what colour you are.” localiez 21
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“Anything that inspires children creatively … to use their imagination is important, a lot of them don’t realize the amount of possibilities that are awaiting them if they just open up their minds and dare themselves to look outside the box”
If you’ve tuned into the Canadian hit series Flashpoint you should be familiar with Clé already, but he doesn’t just grace the networks. Clé’s latest project took him to the stage in Kim’s Convenience, performed at The Grand Theatre in London ON, where he embraces the challenge of acting out 4 different characters with distinct personalities, exploring his abilities and pushing himself to the edge. “Acting is a way to be able to put on a mask 22 localiez
so to speak and do whatever you want without being judged.” Something I’m sure many of us would find pleasure in the freedom to let loose and be whomever or whatever we feel. I know I certainly would. Clé explains to me that one of the roles of an actor is to observe and to embody, but advises those trying to get into the business for the wrong reasons to be cautious. In a subjective and cutthroat industry the faint of heart need not apply. “The first question
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Favorite Musical Artist: Michael Jackson Actors He Loves: Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, among many others.
I ask people who ask me about how to get into acting is ‘Are you any good?’ and most people will say it’s not for me to say… that’s the wrong answer. If you can’t say you’re good then how can someone else.” Clé tells me that confidence is the key, and that it comes solely from focus and preparation. Clé does strongly suggest that we do what we love in life, saying “Focus on finding something [you] love to do, no matter how simple or silly it seems, work on it, and become good at it and one day someone will end up having to pay [you] to do it.” This message applies to rug-rats young and aged, so take note.
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“The goal isn’t to be rich, it’s to be happy doing what you want to do instead of doing what you have to do.” Happiness is one thing Clé isn’t without, he is passionate about what he does and is happy doing it and whoever said playing make believe is child’s play, definitely hasn’t met this guy. Like Clé online on Facebook and follow him on twitter for updates! www.facebook.com/clebennet by: K. Rudder for Localiez Magazine
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e have all thought about building our very own dream home one day. We have built our fully-loaded mansion a 100 times over in our minds. Now think about the custom, million-dollar home that you imagined, at an affordable cost.
Mara Micevic, President of MGM Development, believes that “passion and hard work equal success,� and this idea is what drove Mara to do what she loves; building beautiful homes. She was inspired to design and craft custom homes at affordable prices while helping her friends decorate and
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style their homes. Mara takes great pride in developing relationships with her clients and is personally involved in creating each home. Her charismatic personality and attention to detail help Mara respond to each of her clients’ specific design needs. MGM Development is committed to providing exceptional services that begin with a concept or design and end with each intricately designed home. Mara strives for excellence every day and with every task or project which she encounters. Her desire to provide luxurious, exclusive homes at a reasonable cost allows big dreams to come to life for young professionals and families living in the GTA or abroad. You can visit http://mgmathome.com/ to see more of these beautiful homes.
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xygen Yoga & Pilates has won the Milton’s Choice Diamond award 2 years in a row! They are Miltons’ only Pilatesstick Studio! Oxygen’s Pilatesstick® classes are hugely popular. These challenging 1 hour classes help to tone and sculpt your body. The TRX Suspension Training classes are great for beginners to seasoned athletes. After just one of their classes you will feel muscles you didn’t even know you had!
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Oxygen Yoga & Pilates offers many different types of fitness classes for people of all fitness levels. Our team of trained intructors will help you gain the confidence you need to reach all of your health and fitness goals. Go to http://www.oxygenpilates.ca to see a list of all the classes, class desriptions and fees. Oxygen Yoga & Pilates 348 Bronte Street South, Unit 10, Milton 416-816-3136 www.oxygenpilates.ca https://www.facebook.com/#!/oxygenyogapilates Just breathe.....
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rban Cloud brings together companies and consumers on a platform designed to promote collaborative social e-commerce. We have focused on five key areas of innovation:
- Web Design
- Positive Reinforcement
- Validation
- Social Commerce
- Advertising
Urban Cloud is a social media marketing platform: designed to further our knowledge of personal connections, interesting topics and brands. It creates mutually beneficial relationships between brands and their consumers based on the constructive exchange of information and consumerism.
Its design provides a rich body language to display social data. The advertising tools are built hand in hand with the design to create a lasting impact on the user. Our unique validation procedures quickly allows the user to build up brand and consumer confidence.
Traditionally, social networks present information in a chronological order. Urban Cloud is changing this with a proprietary algorithm called STAC (Space, Time, Active, Content). It subconsciously turns the user’s attention to the most interesting content published by their most interesting connections. It is the web’s new body language.
Web users are always looking for cleaner designs, unencumbered by advertising. Our native advertising model blends the ad content into social feeds, providing a seamless look and feel.
Urban Cloud uses a points system to gauge a user’s contributions to the network. Collecting information about how much content is being viewed, shared and talked about increases the number of points
accumulated by the user. The more users gain points, the more their content is considered interesting and the more people will see it. This cycle of positive reinforcement is an incentive for them to continue contributing to the network. A second version of our prototype will be released at the start of May which will have added functionality and will allow users to sign up and start interacting with content, allowing brands to start reaping the rewards of being on the Urban Cloud platform. The completion of Urban Cloud will be occurring in September. http://www.urbancloud.com
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SPRING TRENDS WITH BENEFITS This season there is no time to be shy.This spring get fresh with bright color and bold pattern.
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A Toronto-based Fashion Stylist. For more information visit: www.cindystyles.com
Dress and Coat - United Colors of Benetton (Toronto), www.benetton.com Metal Necklace- Annalay Accessories, www.annalayaccessories.com Fuschia Necklace- Very Valero, www.veryvalero.com
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Top- United Colors of Benetton (Toronto), www.benetton.com Necklace- Annalay Accessories, www.annalayaccessories.com
Shoes - GEOX www.geox.com
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rooklyn-born, L.I. raised Kasual has achieved many accolades for someone that quietly tiptoed through the music industry. From world tours with Akon and FloRida, to opening for Sean Kingston and Ray J, being featured on songs with Rick Ross, DJ Khaled and E-40, to writing songs for Jordin Sparks and Trey Songz, Kasual’s resume is as extensive as it is acclaimed. During his tenure with the now defunct Cet It Off Records (RIP Sebastian Tauz) as their flagship artist, Kasual recorded an album’s worth of material with the renown producer/composer J.R. Rotem. Although the material was never released to the masses, the Beluga Heights co-founder gave Kasual the green light to let the world in on their closed sessions. Titled ‘Best To Never
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hizzy Bashment is a 22 year old Jamaican-Canadian Aspiring Dancehall entertainer from Toronto, Canada. Her drive for performing all started when she co-created the all-girl dance group known as A.B.S (Another bawd swagger) back in 2007. Although Chizzy loved to dance, she always had a passion for writing and performing her own music. Her life drastically changed in late 2010 when she joined a local group called the HolidayBros who were fresh talent on the Toronto scene. Immediately, Chizzy started writing and recording her own music although she had no access to a professional studio. After a bit of trial and error, Chizzy Bashment found her
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Make It: The Kasual Kas Story,’ the project includes guest features from Jazmine, Iyaz, Bekay, Swagga Bob and Mykel, and is now available for free download. Currently, Kasual is a professional songwriter, signed under Jared Cotter’s Twin Gem Productions (EMI, Sony/ ATV). Stay tuned for more material from one of the industries best kept secrets. www.twitter.com/Kasualkas
sound and started to break out of her shyness with the creation of multiple videos to promote her music. Her subject matter touches upon relationships, her personal struggles and also fun and sexy dance hits for many to enjoy. With the use of various social networks, hosting numerous parties and performing at an abundance of events throughout the GTA, Chizzy has created a buzz around her name. Understanding that nothing comes easy she continues to work hard, network and push her talent to the limit while attempting to balance work, friends and family time. With the goals she set for herself she has only begun to scratch the surface of her true destiny.
investing gold vs silver
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or the average investor, buying gold or silver seems like a daunting task. Where do I start? Is gold a better buy than silver? Where do I buy it? How much to buy? All of these are good questions. While I am not a financial professional, the information given here is from research and years in the financial field. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a certified financial expert before attempting any of the ideas described in this article.
etc. Indeed, it is arguable that gold has become the world’s third most important currency.
Historic data found in the Commodity Market from May 2005 to May 2013, states that the price of gold ranged from around $450 to around $1,900 an ounce: a difference of $1,450 over 8 years.
Now if you consider that silver has many traditional industrial uses, such as virtually every electrical appliance in the world due to its low resistivity, solar semiconductors and solar panels, and in the medical profession, silver has antibacterial properties. Other silver applications include use in wood preservatives, water purification, and food hygiene. Everyday items, such as refrigerators, mobile phones, computers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, keyboards, counter tops, and even clothing contain varying amounts of silver.
This historic run reached it high per ounce in 2011 and again twice in 2012. Today gold trades around $1,480. For most average investor, they probably didn’t pay much attention to the first part of the rally in gold, but once it convincingly crossed $1,000 in 2009, most of us began to keep an eye on gold along with the TSE (Toronto Stock Exchange), NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), the S&P 500,
So what about silver? Silver has also had an impressive run up in price as well, and may even have more upside than gold over the next coming months and years. In that same time period of 2005 to 2013, just like gold, silver’s run started at a value of approximately $7 an ounce to over $45 an ounce, reaching its pinnacle in 2011. In percentage terms, silver’s growth is even bigger than that of the gold’s
While gold, on the other hand, has limited industrial uses. India, China
and the Middle East accounts for over 67% of annual gold demand, then dental and medical applications account for about 12% of demand. One might wonder if the demand and supply for gold might crash (the price one is willing to pay for it versus the availability of that item). Let’s compare their price to one another. Over the years, traders have used many different methods to track historical price trends, such as a stock’s price to earnings ratio (P/E). Tools such as these have given analysts a quick way to view financial instruments not just in terms of absolute price, but in terms of relative value to each other. It is very interesting that a Tennessee bullion dealer named Franklin Sanders set out to determine the historical average price of gold related to silver. Getting data as far back as 1792, he found the price of gold was steadily 16 times that of silver. However, after the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913, the ratio started to fluctuate more to be as high as 96. This fluctuation has caused the historical average of the ratio to rise to 27.28. Today the gold-silver ratio sits around 61.
Many traders believe that financial ratios, especially those that are based on widely traded and historically significant products like gold and silver should return to these historical patterns. If gold were to stay steady at today’s prices, around $1,480 an ounce, the price of silver would have to rise to $54.25 an ounce, more than doubling itself in order for the ratio to return to 27.28. If the ratio were to go back to 16, the price of silver would have to rise to $92.50 an ounce. From those statistics alone, for investment purposes silver seems to have more buck for your dollar (pun intended). While Analysts still believe that gold could reach $2,000 an ounce plateau, in comparison, than silver has the potential to reach $125 from its current $24.30. That is a 35% growth for gold and a 414% growth for silver. This is why I am bullish (positive on growth potential) on silver. Buy silver now while it is virtually cheap and under priced. by Sean Cooper of Gold Dollar Exchange Gold and Jewellery Buyers Silver and Gold Bullion Dealers. http://golddollars.ca
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Alexis spring is here. summer is in the air… but are you ready for it?
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n the midst of the current, unpredictable weather, it is important that we prepare ourselves in anticipation of the warmth to come. I have included 5 sure fire areas to focus on before spring finally arrives.
Wardrobe. This is the most obvious area that needs to be addressed as the temperatures begin to rise. This year consider taking an inventory of your wardrobe before you begin to splurge in order to avoid duplicate items in your closet. Spring Cleaning. Although you hated this task as a kid, it really is a necessary evil. Take time to purge in small, frequent spurts rather than getting bombarded by clutter and disarray in the future. Spring cleaning will also help you to clear room in your closet before you fill it up again Finances. If you cannot remember the last time that you looked at your finances, then this task is unequivocally the most important job for you to tackle this spring! Do you allocate money each month for debt repayment and savings? Well, you should! If not, a quick Internet search will provide you with tips from some of the most distinguished financial gurus out there. Mind & Body. Take time this spring to look out for yourself. Reflect on your sleep, workout and eating patterns and focus on one area that you intend to improve. Like most changes, it is important that you try to make gradual changes that will stay with you over time. Game plan. Make as list of your top “must do” spring activities. This list should prove to be motivating, especially on those days when the weather has you in a glum mood. The list will also keep you busy and hopefully a bit more active than usual. Don’t forget to keep your questions and “Carpe Diem” stories coming and you could be a part of the May/June 2013 anniversary issue. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to add me to FB using “Alexis AskAnything” or via email at AlexisAskAnything@gmail.com. Happy Spring! Your girl, Alexis
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book clubs and beach bums Reading for Everyone ... By Shannon White
Book Clubs The House Girl by Tara Conklin he House Girl is a wonderfully crafted debut novel that oscillates between 1850’s Virginia and modern day NYC. In Virginia, we meet Josephine the 17 year old slave to ailing Lu Ann Bell. With no children of her own, Lu Ann relies on Josephine to care for her and assist her with her art. Years later in NYC, Lina a lawyer and daughter of an artist discovers the works of Lu Ann Bell and the controversy facing the art world. Lina delves into the issue and finds herself questioning her own family history as well.
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The House Girl is reminiscent of The Help with a dash of Grisham. It is certain to be a Top Book Club Selection of 2013. It is engaging from the start and filled with some beautifully written passages (e.g. Porter’s review of Oscar’s show). Quite simply, one of the most remarkable novels of this year! The Mapmaker’s War by Ronlyn Domingue The Mapmaker’s War is an extraordinary tale with a parable feel. It tells us the narrative of Aoife (pronounced Ee-fah) a rebellious young woman who is not content with a domestic lifestyle. Aoife, through favour of the prince, obtains great latitude and is trained in the art of map making. This enables her to embark upon many spirited adventures. In turn, these adventures propel Aoife into dangers and she is eventually exiled from all that she knows. She is forced to leave her parents, spouse, and twin children behind. The Mapmaker’s War is a blend of historical fiction and fantasy. With a flair of adventure, Aoife will intrigue you. The Mapmaker’s War is an original and very much unique book that is sure to interest those seeking out something a little different. Fever by Mary Beth Keane A fascinating fictional account of Typhoid Mary, Fever is sure to provide fuel for some stimulating book club discussions. Typhoid Mary was the first healthy carrier of typhoid fever identified in America. Mary Mallon is perfectly humanized in this fascinating account of the appalling treatment that she received. Forced to live in exile for years, Mary Mallon’s life was completely dismantled. But throughout the book readers will appreciate Mary’s fiery passion and brave determination.
of Lies tells the story of the three women whose lives are upended once the knowledge of a child from an illadvised affair emerges 5 years later. The Comfort of Lies is a tale of personal growth wherein each woman, Tia, Caroline, and Juliette are forced to confront their emotions and examine their decisions. This well-crafted account of the aftermath of infidelity is thought-provoking and at times mysterious. Recommended for both beach bums and book club lovers alike. Iscariot by Tosca Lee Who was Judas Iscariot? Most people would say the one who betrayed Christ for a handful of coins. But what really happened? Judas’s actions seem inexplicable however, Lee takes it upon herself to illustrate Judas’s real motivators in this intriguing work of historical fiction. The idea for this fictional work is fascinating and the tale is presented with a simplified plot using simplified language making it an easy read for those lazy days outside this spring. Although Iscariot does not have enough depth to compete with historical fiction masters like Philippa Gregory (The Tudor Series) or Anita Diamante (The Red Tent), it will be enjoyable for readers looking to expand into historical fiction without going too academic. Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon Wife 22 tells us the story of Alice Buckle, a 44 year old wife and mother. Searching for something more (as midlife people are wont to do), Alice enrolls in an online marriage survey. She begins frequent correspondence with Researcher 101. She finds herself buoyed by their exchanges and awaits them with school-girl anticipation. Meanwhile, various real-world problems are demanding her attention – teenagers, job loss, grief, and more. With captivating snippets of social media and online correspondence, Wife 22 is delightfully easy to read and superbly entertaining. Fantastic chick lit for those tired of reading about twenty-somethings with no real problems (wink, wink!). Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin should look no further. Grab Wife 22 today! ! ! Past Localiez Authors – New Release Update Be sure to watch for the following new releases by authors previously featured in Localiez:
Fever is a wonderful choice for book clubs and is guaranteed to generate riveting discussions to go with the Shiraz! Also recommended for those interested in medicine and historical New York.
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire
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Stayed tuned for the next issue revealing more exciting reads from Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins and Random House.
The Comfort of Lies by Randy Susan Meyers When an entrepreneur, a pathologist, and a mistress intersect, the triad of women wreak havoc on each others lives in ways that none of them expect. The Comfort
Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany The Light Between Oceans (TP) by T L Stedman
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