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FCSA Invitees, Speakers, Advisor and Delegates

NEW LOCATION: ORLANDO CARNIVAL 2014 THIS YEAR AT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS rlando Carnival Cultural Association, Inc. has announced it will host the 27th annual Orlando Carnival event Sunday, May 25 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Festival Grounds Lake. This year's event will feature a street parade with several full costume masquerade bands and steel pan entertainers.

The parade starts at 11:30 AM on Drive Buick Ave, just behind the Orange Buick GMC Orlando dearlership, and will continue on El Rey Road then onto Mercy Drive, and will move along Fairvilla Road to the mas band entrance to the park. Inside the park at Festival Grounds Lake commencing shortly after the mas band judging competition will be a stage show featuring various artistes performing reggae, soca, calypso and chutney hits.

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On right: Marlon Hill, FCSA advisor; Dwight Powell, FCSA Founding President; Machel Montano; Malou Harrison, Miami Dade College, North Campus President; Jessica Cameron, MDC Tropical Beat CSA President; Congresswoman Frederica Wilson; Fabrice Stuart, FL Caribbean Students Association President; Miguel Murphy, Miami Dade College, Tropical Beat CSA Advisor

UCF Caribbean Students Association King and Queen for 2014

Above, top row: Stetson students—Ariel Marsh , Alyssa Chin, Kiffany Adams, Tamira Chisholm, Alicia Monet and Shemeca Smith Bottom Row: Unknown, Jasmine Shaw, Ashley Baksh.

On right: Rondel Thorpe and Nicole King

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L I F E S T Y L E Sam Roberts, Publisher

Our Caribbean American Students

s business professionals, community activists, and business owners: what is our responsibility to our Caribbean American students studying here with us in America?

Are we doing our part to be mentors, leaders, entrepreneurs and substitutes for the family they have left at home? Over the past few weeks we have spent time with the Caribbean-American students at local schools

Guenet Gittens-Roberts, Publisher/Editor

David & Robert Mullings, Dr. Fidel Goldson, Sasha Watson and the many other guest speakers giving back the 3 T’s – Time, Talent, and Treasure; most importantly TIME. We are a proud people, proud of our Nationality, proud of our national colors, proud of our individual achievements. We have individually done, and will continue to do, great things locally, nationally, and internationally. However, just think of the possibilities if we come together, support each other and work together to make the changes we want to see in the world for the next generation. I truly believe that with unity, community support, and efforts to give back there is nothing we cannot achieve as a people. I will close with the words of the great Jack Welsh, “Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself. After you become a leader, success is about growing others.”

University of Central Florida Caribbean Students Association at the FCSA Conference such as Stetson University and the University of Central Florida, and most recently at the Florida Caribbean American Students Conference and we were blown away by their talent, their passion, their intelligence and their commitment to showcasing their national colors. The enthusiam showcased by these students during the roll call at the FCSA Conference was a prime example and simply amazing. As a past and current president of the Guyanese American Cultural Association and chairperson of the Heads of Caribbean Association in Central Florida, I can safely say we don’t get it. We talk the talk, we get on our soap-boxes and articulate about our respective National Association mission statements and vision statements and all the things that could be done or should be done by our Governments back home, be it Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & etc – are we doing it here? Are we reaching back into the community and really offering a hand, are we mentoring our next generation and taking an active role in the activities at our local community elementary schools, middle schools, high schols or even Colleges? NO! We all, myself included, are busy doing our individual things, running our businesses, networking in the community, attending Association events and National Galas, failing to make an effort to engage with the next generation of community leaders. Our National Associations produce major fundraising events and activities, then we utilize the funds to sponsor projects back home. While this is great, we should take a look at our local students right here in Florida and see if they have needs that we can help them with. At the FCSA Conference it was impressive and inspirational to see companies like Caribbean Airlines, Victoria Mutual, Laparkan, VP Records, Grace and others; individuals like Marlon Hill,

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The Republicans are Wrong Again about the Affordable Care Act to insurance policies, there were still hundreds of thousands of residents who still signed up for the ACA on the federal marketplace. Even when governors promoted negative talking points about Obamacare, the residents still signed up.

By Roger Caldwell

s President Obama takes his victory lap for enrolling 7.1 million Americans with the Affordable Care Act, the Republicans are demoralized and angry. With the horrendous roll out, and the initial problems with the operating systems with the computer networks, the Republicans had written off the system as a complete failure. They expected the citizens to believe their fabricated tall tales, even though there were millions of Americans who needed health insurance.

Most pundits and probably many in the president’s administration did not expect the ACA to hit its targeted projection of 7 million by the closing sign up date. At the end of February there were only 4.2 million citizens enrolled in the ACA. By March the 27th there were 6 million signed up and the last day was the 31st. Through sheer resolve, and special blessings, the president was able to enroll 7.1 million to make the ACA a success.

The president surprised everyone and now the Republicans will have to eat distasteful crow, or humble pie. The Republicans are speechless and whatever they say will sound dumb and stupid. This will be very difficult for the Republicans to swallow, and Obama is ecstatic.

The first statement we can expect from the Republicans is that the numbers are wrong, and they cannot trust the president’s calculations. The next excuse they can use is that 20% of the residents’ signing up has not paid their monthly premiums; The Republicans spent all their time trying to repeal a federal therefore they are not official members of the ACA. The Relaw, that was found constitutional by the Supreme Court, and publicans will spend weeks finding all the reasons Obama is would benefit and transform the health care system in the coun- wrong, instead of saying congratulations and great job. try. By allowing young people to sign up on their parents’ health insurance, there were millions of young folks who would have As the Republicans struggle with being wrong again, it is time insurance while they were in college and others with a part- for Democrats to cash in on the success of the ACA. The Demotime job. With this new law the insurance companies would be crats must embrace the credibility and transformational viforced to give Americans with pre-existing conditions a policy, sion of the president. The ACA is just the beginning of fixing a broken healthcare system, which is too expensive, dysfuncand not refuse them coverage. tional, and does not work in the best interest of its customers.

Instead of the Republicans acknowledging that there were certain components of the law beneficial to all Americans, their In the wealthiest country on the planet, every citizen should position was to scrap and repeal the entire law. Their position have access to the best health care system in the world. If never made any sense, because it was better to improve a tan- other countries can give their citizens free healthcare, there gible law, than have nothing to work with. As the Republicans is no reason the United States cannot figure out how to care continued to berate and try to destroy the ACA, millions of for all the people in the country. It makes no sense for the two parties to sit around and sabotage each other, instead Americans begin to sign up, and register for the programs. of working together to improve the quality of healthcare for In states where the governors tried to curtail and limit access all Americans.

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Immigration Status & Eligibility for Health Care under the Affordable Care Act

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@GailSeeram FREE In-Office Consultation FREE Live Chat – visit www.GailLaw.com s the enrollment period continues to be open for many in the United States to sign-up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many immigrants (legal and illegal) are confused whether they are subject to the deadlines and fines for non-enrollment. The ACA’s health insurance “marketplaces” is available only to U.S. citizens and people who are “lawfully present” in the United States. Undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients are excluded from the ACA programs but may be eligible for emergency Medicaid or state-funded programs.

present” and eligible for ACA: lawful permanent resident (LPR/ Green Card holder), asylee, refugee, Cuban/Haitian entrant, paroled into the U.S., conditional entrant granted before 1980, battered spouse, child, or parent, victim of trafficking and his or her spouse, child, sibling, or parent, granted Withholding of Deportation or Withholding of Removal, under the immigration laws or under the Convention against Torture (CAT), individual with non-immigrant status (including worker visas, student visas, and citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), Deferred Action Status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) isn’t an eligible immigration status for applying for health coverage.), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Adjustment to LPR Status with an approved visa petition, Victim of trafficking visa, Asylum who has either been granted employment authorization, OR is under 14 and has had an application for asylum pending for at least 180 days.), and certain individuals with employment authorization document for Registry applicants, Order of supervision, Applicant for Cancellation of Removal or Suspension of Deportation, Applicant for Legalization under IRCA, Applicant for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Legalization under the LIFE Act, Lawful temporary resident, and Granted an administrative stay of removal.

Here’s a list of the documents that can be used to show your immigration status: Permanent Resident Card, “Green Card,” (I-551), Reentry Permit (I-327), Refugee Travel Document (I571), Employment Authorization Card (I-766), Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language), Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (I-20) Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (DS2019), and Notice of Action (I-797).

An applicant’s citizenship or immigration status will be verified using government databases. The verification’s purpose is to determine the applicant’s eligibility for health insurance, not for immigration enforcement. Applicants who are U.S. citizens will have their citizenship verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA) using their SSN. For naturalized citizens, in the event that SSA’s information is not up-to-date, citizenship will be verified by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If there are people on your application who aren’t If you’re not sure which status applies to you (or someone on applying for health coverage, you don’t need to provide their your application) or what documents must be presented, call citizenship or immigration status. the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 for help with this section of the application. The website to enroll is https:// The following list of immigrants are considered “lawfully www.healthcare.gov.

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West Indies Cricket Captain Darren Sammy “For me, it has never been about whether I am captain or not.

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“Six years after launch the Emirates A380 is still a customer magnet.”

—Hubert Frach, Senior Vice President, Emirates (Travel Mole)

“In the UK and Europe, generally the outlook is positive for 2014 - bookings for the winter were looking stronger than those of last year and the forward booking pace is encouraging. The UK, and also Europe, is seeing a longer length of stay of 12 to 14 days which is a very good boost for Barbados’ tourism receipts. We therefore need to go into those markets and ensure that Barbados is kept top of mind with the tour operators and consumers.”

—Patricia Affonso-Dass, President, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), (Barbados Advocate)

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“I congratulate my friend and predecessor, former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, on his new role as Vice President of Borough Promotion and Engagement for NYC & Company. There have been few who have connected with the spirit of this borough and this city like Marty. Now every neighborhood from the North Shore to the South Bronx, from East Elmhurst to the Upper West Side, will benefit from this energetic ambassador. Of course, I fully expect that his greatest contribution will be to his beloved borough of Brooklyn.”

—Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President “The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.”

—H.L. Mencken, American journalist “Life is a series of choices and being free from stress is one of those choices.”

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Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill Grand Opening On March 29th the weather on the east side of Orlando consisted of torrential rainfall and almost monsoon like conditions. However, the warmth, hospitality and family friendly atmosphere created by the owners of the new Golden Krust, Zorida and Ravi Manoo, along with the corporate support of Golden Krust and the Hawthorne family, was unmistakably Caribbean.

Attendees were welcomed to the new restaurant by the rhythmic sounds of live reggae music, face painting and an unlimited supply of hot, fresh and tasty authentic Caribbean beef patties, jerk wings, bun & cheese and much, much more. The Grand opening of the new restaurant was attended by members of the Hawthorne family, Golden Krust Corporate, local families and well-wishers. Mr. Lowell Hawthorne (GK president & CEO), along with Omar Hawthorne (CGK Director of Franchise Development and Community Affairs), Latalya Morrison (GK Marketing & PR Manager), Cassandra Hawthorne-Lee (GK Regional Franchise Director Florida), Kevin Lee (General Manager of GK’s Tamarac), Former Police Chief & Mayoral Candidate Val Demings, all came out in support of this dynamic couple as the continue to grow from strength to strength in the Orlando community and in the Golden Krust family.

This new GK bakery and grill marks the third (3rd) location opened by the Manoo family and is a direct reflection of their hard work, commitment to franchise and community support.

Golden Krust Celebrates 25 years of Superior Quality n Overview Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill is the brainchild of Ephraim and Mavis Hawthorne; founders of Hawthorne & Son’s Bakery in St. Andrew, Jamaica and parents of the present owners. The Jamaican bakery successfully supplied local communities, schools and institutions with a variety of products such as patties, breads, buns, rock cakes and other baked delights. They had no idea then that their dream would one day blossom into a now global business with 120 stores in nine states and counting.

Golden Krust as we know it today began in 1989 when President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne, his wife Lorna, along with four of his siblings and their spouses who migrated to the United States from Jamaica, decided to continue the family tradition started by their father. Lowell Hawthorne, a graduate of Bronx Community College and Lehman College, who was on child care leave from his accounting job with the NYPD opened the first store in a small shop on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx.

The Golden Krust Bakery became so popular that Lowell left the police department to devote his full attention to the business. By 1996 the family owned seventeen (17) stores throughout New York City and Connecticut. The business became so successful that the Hawthorne’s were encouraged to create franchises. In that same year, Golden Krust became the first Caribbean-owned business in the U.S. to be granted a franchise license. The pivotal year of 1996 also signified the relocation of the manufacturing operations to the South Bronx, and the eventual purchase of the entire block from 172nd Street to Claremont Parkway on Park Avenue. This move was necessary because the business and its franchises had begun to grow so rapidly that the small Gun Hill Road store could no longer keep pace with the demand.

Left to Right: Ravi Manoo (GK Franchisee), Lowell Hawthorne (GK President & CEO), Former Police Chief & Mayoral Candidate ValDemings, Zorida Manoo (GK Franchisee), Cassandra Hawthorne-Lee (GK Regional Franchise Director - Florida), Omar Hawthorne (GK Director of Franchise Development & Community Affairs)

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Today, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill is serving up authentic Caribbean cuisine in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina. The company plans to expand to several other states within the next five years.

The Golden Krust franchise concept has evolved over the years and now encompasses a wider variety of Caribbean fare including Jamaican-style patties (turnovers) which are available in eight different flavors. It is the Jamaican-style patty that Golden Krust has become synonymous for in the United States, having established a distinctly home-made taste of freshly seasoned beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetable, and soy and spinach fillings wrapped in a flaky baked crust. Following closely on the heels of the patty was the addition of sumptuous Caribbean meals to the menu, including but not limited to, delicacies such as braised oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken served up with rice and peas and vegetables.

Honors & Awards The success of the company can be attributed to the visionary leadership of its President Lowell Hawthorne. Golden Krust has caught the attention of many major media players and has been featured on Fox 5 News, WABC-TV, New York 1 and on CNN. Extensive features have also been written about the company in Forbes Magazine, The New York Times, New York Daily News, QSR Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Crain’s New York Business Magazine and several local and community newspapers.

In 1995 Forbes Magazine featured Golden Krust as one of the

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Holi Festival—Phagwah 2014

Holi Festival – Phagwah 2014 was presented by Indian Horizon Culture at Turkey Lake Park for the first time in many years. It was the perfect venue, open grass fields, shady trees and brilliant sunshine. The dancers from both Maya Dance Studio and Vashni Dance Group performed beautiful renditions of authentic Indian traditional dance along with a few more spicy modern versions to an appreciative crowd full with families, friends will continue to work together with other groups and National and strangers all have a beautiful experience with the colors, Associations to make our Holi Festival a true reflection of the powders and traditions of the Holi Festival. This Holi Festival Caribbean American community here in Central Florida and was a showcase of diversity in the heart of Metro West with Florida as a whole” – Hari Singh Organizer and promoter of many different nations and nationalities represented . . . the Holi Festival and President of the Indian Horizon CulGuyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and many more. “We tural Center.

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with international and local performers like Karma, Ravi B, Geetanjali, Dil-E-Dan, Nisha B. and many more. It was almost standing room only and attendees were kept on their feet with great entertainment, great music and a over-all great atmosphere.

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Florida Caribbean Students Conference - Inspiring Caribbean Unity -

he energy and enthusiasm of the 2014 FCSA Conference was unbelievable; students arrived by the bus load, wearing the flags of their home country with pride but celebrating the moment as a united body of Caribbean students. The energy could be felt and heard for miles when Machel Montano gave a few renditions of his award winning songs during his keynote speech and again during the Country roll call – it was a proud moment to see the future generations of Caribbean leaders waiving their National flags while also proudly representing their universities.

after winning the 2014 Power Monarch, becoming the first artist/ performer to win a total of four titles.

The conference was attended by local government officials, consulate generals, business professionals, student advisors and many many more.

In the closing words of the Florida Caribbean Students Association Advisor & Miami attorney Mr. Marlon Hill …”This conference was an epic opportunity for students from around the State of Florida and visiting schools to hear from a Caribbean cultural and artistic icon of contemporary time. In addition to In an interview with Machel Montano, he summarized his meeting and engaging with an inspiring mix of great workmessage in a few meaningful words “I want the students to shop speakers, the students received an authentic speech from understand that there is nothing they can’t do if they believe Machel about seeking a sense of purpose in life, embracing in themselves, unite and innovate” Machel told the students your faith and spirituality, and working collaboratively among stories about his journey from birth, being stillborn (born with- your peers and cultures. It was a historic moment in the out a heart rate and/or not breathing), to setting a new record organization’s history.”

Miss FCSA Brittany Greene from St Leo University and of St Kitts heritage receives trip from Kaye Chong of Caribbean Airlines

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Full-A-Vybez Inc. partners with 1-800-411-PAIN to host the 11th Annual Palm Beach Jerk & Caribbean Culture Festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds

By Charissa Lawrence

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ndulge in exotic cuisine. Listen to rhythmic beats of the Caribbean. Reconnect with old friends. Sip on fruity tropical drinks. Rock to live performances by your favorite reggae artists! On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2014, you can do all this and more at the 11th Annual Palm Beach Jerk & Caribbean Culture Festival hosted by Full-AVybez Inc. and 1-800-411 Pain, medical and lawyer referral service.

Due to the magnanimous success of the Festival, this year’s Memorial Day event will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Blvd, in West Palm Beach, FL - a location that is guaranteed to provide adequate space and parking for a lively crowd that is expected to far exceed last year’s attendance.

Advanced purchase tickets are available on the event website and at various ticket outlets: $25 for adults and as usual, kids under 12 are free!

For more information, please visit www.palmbeach jerkfestival.com or call at 866-232-0001 or 561-247-1366.

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Keeping in line with tradition, the annual festival will continue to celebrate the people, culture and music of the Caribbean in a way that no other event can.

Keeping in line with tradition, the annual festival will continue to celebrate the people, culture and music of the Caribbean in a way that no other event can. This year’s featured artists include the “Queen of Reggae” Marcia Griffiths, international reggae icon Frankie Paul, dance hall superstar Mr. Vegas, and lover’s rock neophyte Romain Virgo.

These entertainers are ready to put on a show that will keep you rocking all evening long.

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that typically draw crowds in excess of 15,000 people. In addition to other targeted experiences, Full-A-Vybez Inc’s annual marquee events include the Palm Beach Jerk Festival and the Orlando Jerk Festival.

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1-800-411-PAIN was founded in 1995 to assist those who have been injured in a car accident. 1-800-411 PAIN has grown into a nationwide network that can help people get their lives back on track after an auto accident. 1-800-411-PAIN puts clients in contact with an experienced attorney who can explain their This year, attendees can plan to spend the entire day with other rights and the monetary benefits they may be entitled to defestival goers for an additional hour as the event will start at pending on the facts of their case.

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A Time to Celebrate!

By Rosemarie G. Roth nd Time Sabbath Worship Center under the leadership of Pastor Ronald Jean-Baptiste at 2150 Brengle Ave in Orlando celebrated seven years of struggles to reach a place of praise. The weekend of March 21-23 2014 was an experience of astronomical proportion filled with praises to God, a live concert with the Altonio Brothers from New York City and a meal packing party.

Congratulations are in order for those who were courageous enough to set out, fight and gave of their time and money to reach this momentous mile stone.

receive the bounty to be distributed in their local communities and through Second Harvest Food Bank with their participating agencies.

End Time is truly a place of prayer because they have seen answers to prayers to accomplish all these activities with less than a month of planning. Derrick Wallace, candidate for Orange County District Six raise his hands in support and admiration to this church because of their determination, zeal and perseverance to being “Community Builders”.

I am a first hand witness to this church’s struggles as they reach further into the community with gifts to the homeless, the motherless and they have totally embraced those living in the woods as their family. It was warming for me to participate with them by offering a free wedding to a homeless couple They have been faithfully giving free groceries, free clothes, (who has since found jobs and an apartment) and funerals to citizen classes, high school prep classes even during their time children who lost both their parents within months of each of need. This weekend was no exception. They started the other. Or, to pay for a hotel room for a family who lost everycelebration with a praise service and an “Agape Dinner” which thing when they themselves are struggling to pay the mortconsisted of many varieties of fruits and fresh bread and but- gage for the church. Their accomplishments allow them to ter. Their voices rang out far beyond the walls of the gathering brag but instead, a party of volunteers conversed upon them room. Talents of singing and dancing demonstrated the joy with willing hands from as far away as Deltona, St. Cloud and that was in bedded within them. Creole was spoken with much Clermont to show their support. Their actions goes far beyond ease followed by the translation to English which gave the ul- being “takers” but “givers” to keep the vision of “serving oth-

timate in “tongues translation” a smile because the interpretation of tongues became literal.

ers” alive. Their struggles have become “our” triumphs because they are no longer hidden but are exposed because of all the good they have contributed to others.

Sometimes a church’s anniversary can be seen as a time to meet, greet and share reflective stories. This celebration Coming soon is “a community outreach and health fair” Saturweekend was no different because the thirty founding mem- day April 26, 2014 from 3-7 p.m. greeting the guests will be Miss bers remembered meeting in a church on Orange Center Blvd United Nations, Tina Wong. Free vendor tables are being offor a year and then to a church building on Pine Hills Road fered to Caribbean American Passport News Magazine readers. before relocating to their present facility with fifteen hundred visitors at their inaugural service three years ago. The I encourage you to be a leader by organizing a group of friends joy of occupying a one hundred thousand square feet manu- and come on out and show the world that we are celebrating facturing building soon got challenging when the congre- as a community. For more information please call Rosemarie gation split. The challenge of maintaining this large facil- Roth @ (352) 321-0932 or Jeannine Charles @ (407) 718-9589. ity with less than a third of the members has been a challenge but God has showed him self faithful by sustaining them on their faith to believe that “He 2150 Brengle Ave. • Or lando Florida 32808 can”. This anniversary celebration magnifies the presence of the Lord and exemplified their purA COMMUNITY OUTREACH & HEALTH FAIR pose to worship Him and serving Saturday April 26, 2014, 3-7 p.m. the community. They were satisfied that they are in a very good New Hope Chiropractic & Wellness Center Food, free giveaways place, a place of praise even with Lighthouse High school Derrick Wallace candidate for Orange County Medical check-up a few bruises.

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This celebration could have been repeated at every church in Central Florida but what stood out from all the rest was the food packing party they organized and invited the religious communities and several civic organizations to participate is packing a total of fifty three thousand, nine hundred and fifty two meals. Each organization were then invited back to

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LEADING LADIES BEHIND THE SCENES AND ON THE FRONT LINE Welcome to my column on Leading Ladies behind the Scenes. Our column will introduce you to leading ladies who have branded their own recognition and blazed their own trails. These ladies work behind the scenes but manage the front line with high impact results. You might have heard their names or admired their work, but never met them up close and personal. Our column will give you the chance to meet these ladies so you can place a face with the name and their trendsetting work in our community, various organizations and in business. Thank you for celebrating their value with us.

Nouchelle Hastings: “Girl What Do You Bring to the Table?”

Guenet Gittens-Roberts, Executive, Publisher, Community Advocate ave you ever asked yourself if you believe in coincidence or divine connections? Coincidence is a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. Divine Connection means of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a godly thing. Whichever is your preference there is always that one thing to make you realize that the events of your life or encounter are way beyond your doing. I believe strongly that coincidences are Divine Connections.

Asian, the Hispanic, Brazilian…..you get where I’m going. Like everyone knows Mike, everyone knows G and if you don’t, then you should and will. You will know her because she will not stop doing what makes the world better and that is giving love and being positive; not to mention she is a wealth of knowledge and intellect.

There are many things I could share about her professional life, but you see that on display daily. She is the backbone to what I call the camel hump businesses – once she connects with it, the business grows exponentially.

This was the case when I met Guenet GittensRoberts. I remember the day so well as I was Guenet who I refer often to as Boss Lady because I see us like Lovita and Regina from the sitting at the counter of my kitchen thinking Steve Harvey Show stands out because of her about this woman I had casually met in passmatter of fact ways – there are no two ways or ing. I was thinking how pleasant she was and how very proper her cultural accent; well faces about it; either it is or it isn’t and never honestly I was trying to decipher where she will you make her compromise her friends or belief to get ahead. was from. It was at that moment I saw divine numbers flash across my call screen with Guenet is the best debater I know. If you bring a sequence of 1 and 8’s. These numbers have a situation to her she will go hhmm yeah, I been a guide post in my life; they have come see, ok and listen closely only to say OK now at every major juncture, decision, event, what do you think about this or what if it’s apartments, lot number of home, my birthactually this or have you looked at it from . . . day, my mother’s birthday, partners, etc. just next is a series of facts followed by let’s talk so many times these numbers surround me.

Guenet Gittens-Roberts about this some more in detail after you think One day I was driving on the highway mediPhoto courtesy of 106Foto.com about it. I love it and I love Guenet. I love tating and I asked God, how will I know when you are giving me the go ahead in situations and just then Guenet because she is a trusted source who puts in overtime to an 18 wheeler cut across me. I was getting ready to get an- our community and double overtime to her family. Her father noyed and blow my horn but he had 118 hugely written across bosses her around, (she doesn’t fuss back), her children arranges the back door and I burst into laughter. I get it God; in situa- her schedule (she gives them the eye), her husband bigs her up tions in my life, like the Footprints in the Sand, you have (she bigs him back) – I just love Guenet; I mean who doesn’t love her because she is the embodiment of amazing! If she appeared in the 1 and 8 sequence. was a television show it would be ‘Modern Marvels Retro’.

I rushed to answer the call because I could only imagine what opportunity was ahead of us. Two women brought together in It’s an amazing time for Guenet in that it’s the month of her passing was now talking on the phone and brainstorming over birth and thus it’s befitting that we celebrate this Leading Lady ideas as if we were old mates from Brooklyn or Guyana – it was with well wishes and compliments for a job well done and for magical and trust from day one and neither have ever been her continued alliance to the community and for her excellent showmanship in her publication and marketing companies. betrayed or regretted that moment.

In borrowing a line from the Golden Girls “Thank you for beWhen one thinks about Guenet ‘Oh My God’ and ‘Bloody Heck’ ing a friend traveled down the road and back again, your heart comes to mind….lol; it’s a continuous roll of laughter because is true you’re a pal and a confidant ….I’m not ashamed to say she is such a burst of fun and pleasure. But in the midst of the I hope it always will stay this way - my hat is off, won’t you fun and pleasure is a very serious community minded person stand up and take a bow. And if you threw a party invited who is forever and constantly thinking on how she can present everyone you knew; you would see, the biggest gift would be everyone in a ‘positive light’. I recall when she and Sam de- from me and the card attached would say, Thank you for becided the paper was a go it was because she realized that the ing a friend!” only way to control how the light can shine on various people was to put it in print and thus one unselfish act has caused the To connect with Guenet email her at Guenetroberts@yahoo.com / to success of many people. One unselfish act has placed her name connect with Girl What Do You Bring to the Table.com or email in not just the Caribbean households but in the American, the Nouchellehastings@live.com

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In 2002 Lowell Hawthorne was named Entrepreneur of the Year for the Tri-State area by accounting Firm Ernst & Young. Black Enterprise Magazine rated Golden Krust among the Top 100 National Black-owned Companies in the United States, while in 2003 the company made Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of top 500 franchise opportunities in the nation.

01/28/40 — 05/07/94

In loving memory of the late Mr. Raymond Bacchus

Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY is also beneficiary of the philanthropic efforts of Golden Krust. Bronx Community college continues to benefit from a grant in the amount of $125,000 being disbursed over a eight year period to needy students at that institution.

Twenty painful years we won’t forget Since you rode into an early sunset You’re missed each and every day And you’re remembered in every way You are the brightest star That guides us from afar And something you should always know Our love for you continues to grow

The Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne Golden Krust Scholarship Foundation not only assists students in the United States but has also been providing scholarships to outstanding students at the Oberlin High School in Jamaica since 2001. The University of the West Indies, the premiere institution of higher learning in the Caribbean has also received a grant of $100,000 to fund the Golden Krust Scholarships which will be disbursed to undergraduate students in the faculty of Business who are outstanding performers yet demonstrate real financial need.

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Community Involvement Ever mindful of the importance of a giving back to the community, Golden Krust established the Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne Golden Krust Scholarship Foundation to assist young people to receive a tertiary education. Each year the Foundation awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors on their way to college who reside in the communities in which Golden Krust operates. To date over 100 scholarships have been disbursed to aspiring students.

Retail Division In recent years the company has begun to make serious headway into the retail market and is steadily becoming a leading contender for a slice of the frozen hand-held product market. Golden Krust’s oven baked beef, chicken and vegetable patties can now be found in major supermarket chains and club stores nationwide.

Microwaveable packages of the beef patty were recently introduced on the retail market and has achieved phenomenal success. Golden Krust products can also be found in the New York school system, correctional facilities, food service institutions, university’s and at major outdoor events. It is believed that in addition to franchising, the retail division will allow Golden Krust to achieve its vision of taking the taste of the Caribbean to the world.

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JungleVibes.TV Top 5 Video Picks 1 Artist: 5 Star Akil Title: “To Meh Heart” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Dubbed as the ultimate song for 2014 carnival in Trinidad, 5 Star Akil launched on to the soca scene with his hit single “Partier in 2013. To Meh Heart was written by the SagaBoyz and produced by Precision Productions. Look out for 4 Star Akil performing at the 2014 Flag Fete. For more information on this artist log on to his official website – www.5starakil.com 2 Artist: Stylo G featuring Sister Nancy Title: “Badd” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: We have all heard Sister Nancy’s hit song from the 80s “what a bam bam”, but this song took a spin in the dancehall direction with a twist. Stylo G is a U.K. recording artist born in Spanish Town Jamaica. His first single that pushed him to Stardom was a track called “call me a yardie”. The video for “badd” was requested several times since it was first aired on JVTV last month.

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ORLANDO CARNIVAL 2014 Continued from page 1 “We are excited to see several new mas bands participating this year and we have noticed increased interest from potential sponsors and vendors,” said Carl Mahadeo, OCCA President. “We invite the Central Florida community and all other surrounding communities to join our celebration. We had a good turnout in 2013 and this year we anticipate a 15% increase in attendance over last year.”

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3 Artist: Skinny Fabulous Title: “Behaving the Worst” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Skinny Fabulous has been on the scenes for quite some time. You may be familiar with his hit song in 2010 entitled “Charge Up”. JVTV was fortunate to be in that video shoot during Miami Carnival.

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Behaving the Worst is a big song for 2014 for the mere fact that It shares the same beat as Machel Montano’s, Happiest man alive riddim. This song was written by Skinny Fabulous and produced by Kubiyashi. You will definitely hear this song all the way to Miami Carnival.

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4 Artist: Joseph Fonseca Title: “El Cabillito de Palo” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: This song has an infectious beat. Every once in a while a Spanish song will hit the charts and become a hit worldwide. When Don Omar’s hit single, Danza Kaduro first came on the Caribbean scene in 2010 it was automatically accepted even though the song was in Spanish. It is safe to state that this video will make a similar impact.

5 Artist: Alkaline Title: “Gyal Bruk Out” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Meet Dancehall’s youngest and newest lyricist. At the age of 19, Alkaline has a string of hits that goes hard in dances across the U.S. The newest craze in dancehall these days is to tattoo your eyeballs just to be different and stand out from the rest. Keep an eye out (no pun intended) for this artist if he doesn’t go blind in the near future. Promoters are having a hard time trying to book this artist for shows across the U.S. and U.K. Watch the only Caribbean Music Television show in Central Florida every Sunday at 4:00pm on Brighthouse Networks Channel 49. Advertise your business and increase visibility and revenue!

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Fit Like A Ras

By Jeremy Roberts - NASM

K, de headline is a little misleadin’: is mo’ like “How Fih Look Good Wid Li’l Bit a Clothes On”. After all, as far as de ladies go, goin’ from “li’l bit a clothes on” to naked ain’t really providing more information, and any new information provided pon de men dem …. Well, ain’ no machine in de gym could do anyting bout dat!

gatherer, so 1. Lotsa walking, following prey 2. Bursts of intense sprinting to catch the prey 3. Eating mostly meat (and mostly raw!) and fruits like berries dat dey come across as dey walk, or nuts. After agriculture was adopted, folks settle down, stayed in one place, started eating mostly grains, and meat was a rarity. So Paleo folks feel seh dat dis explains a big part of the decline in stature and general health markers (the fossil records indicate more tooth decay and weaker bone densities for humans after the advent of agriculture).

Dey also seh dat we haven’t adapted to this change, as 10,000 years ain’t enough time to effect the change. Evolution is a slow process.

Given this background, the Paleo advocates suggest trying to eat and live as close to dis as possible. Based on personal results, dey see that this way of eating and living provides much improved health benefits over the usual US diet (referred to as SAD – Standard American Diet) and lifestyle But to step back a bit, de reason fih writing dis is dat while, in (referred to as sittin’ pon yuh fat ass everyday)! It also de las’ 2 articles, we defined “fit” as being physically prepared achieves (they claim) better results than the usual low fat, for “your race”, whatever it is, and den we say mos’ people plant based advice. “race” is just fuh live a long and healthy life, some people might want a little bit more. An’ I suspect a lot of people wan’ My personal experience is dat dis way is a better way dan de achieve dat goal in de title – or at leas’ de li’l bit a clothes ting. low fat ting. I spent years avoiding red meat, and any fat I So leh we talk bout dat lickle bit. could find, and while I never did blow up too big, I never did see no 6-pack neither! Now, at de ripe old age of 50 something De title seh “Part 1”. De reason fuh dat is because I feel it’s (mih nah tell ayuh/allyuh/unna/wunna zackly how ol’!), mih necessary to bring in some backgroun’. I like to understand got one, or at leas’ a 4 pack, mos’ a de time. why I doin’ anything I doin’, and I figure mos’ people stay so too. So here we go ……

Now yuh might be aksin’: wha kinda ting Paleo does eat? My breakfast, as an example, is either eggs, bacon, smoked Fuh mos a we, lookin’ good naked means we gots to lose some salmon, corned beef, all fry up in coconut oil (coconut oil is a fat. Almos’ all a we also got to gain some muscle. And there are big ting wid Paleo folks), and always wid onion, green pepper millions of ways to make dem two tings happen. I’ve tried many and grape tomatoes. Sometimes ah might add lickle almonds of them myself .. still tryin’ really. My current belief follows what’s to de mix. Everything should be as close to de farm as poscalled “Paleo” or “primal” eating/lifestyle. If you’ve never heard sible, and organic wherever feasible{ no preservatives, antiabout it, dis article is an intro. I’m gonna be sloppy today and not biotics and tings like dat). Lunch would be any kinda meat put in a link to support everyt’ng ah seh, but most of the support- (yes, includin’ pork: ise a different kinda Dread. New Age ing info can be found at one of these sites: www.marksdailyapple, Rastafari!) wid tings like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, turwww.robbwolf.com, http://ultimate paleoguide.com/. nips and suh. No rice, potatoes, or wheat products (pasta).

Dinner Is basically de same as lunch, but smaller. In between Essentially, de Paleo folks feel dat humans were at their meals, some kinda high protein food, or nuts. Yuh really ain’t givin’ up much in terms of taste, although we all got we ting we gon miss.

Fuh me, droppin’ bread was a haard hard something!! But de res a de diet does mek up fuh dat. To be able to eat straight ribs, or a steak, or a goat curry (or is it curr y goat?)…..priceless!

Paleo transformations physical prime during the Paleolithic era (from about 2.6 million years ago to about 10,00 years ago). Fossil records indicate that men at that time were on average about 5’9”, which don’t sound like a lot, except that it then declined consistently, to about 5’ 3”, following the advent of agriculture until finally rising again to be about roughly the same as back in the Paleo era. The theory is dat the advent of agriculture brought about a major diet and lifestyle change that was less than optimal for human health, growth and development.

As I read more bout Paleo, de debate pickin’ up within de community about whether Paleo Man was really low carb, and whether that’s really the way to go. Regardless, de one ting all Paleo folks agree wid is dis: check tings out fuh yuhself. We all different. Some a we gon do great wid low carb. Some will need more carbs. Find your ting. I believe almost everyone who strugglin’ to lose weight will lose it on a low carb diet, and most people don’ even want to go back to nuff carbs afterward. Oh, and above all else: avoid sugar like de plague! Dat one ain got no exceptions.

(Part 2 gon deal wid de odda part a dis: wha exercise regimen So, wha’ was de differences? Fus, Paleo man was a hunter- gon really mek de body look good nekkid)

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