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Fun and Educational ‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’, a new TVG children’s programme, makes learning fun Page 2

Empower, Inspire, Motivate

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Fashion inspired by life

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‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’, a new TVG children’s programme, makes learning fun

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ecognised as a pioneer children’s programme in Guyana, ‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’ (KTLT) combines education and entertainment for nursery and primary students.

KTLT is a pre-recorded, one hour TV programme produced by Ms Robin St.

teaching techniques, which are backed by childhooddevelopment principles and quality research, are being used successfully in many classrooms around the country.

Consisting of four main segments geared towards developing cognition, ‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’

son and their roles, are composed by the children participating on the show. This ultimately means, as is substantiated by overwhelming response from viewers, that the programmes are relatable to children as they are done by children.

KTLT is hosted by Ms Taneka Sanchara, the direc-

Learning is fun on KTLT

pating on KTLT are drawn from various schools across the country. They are excited about the project and always eager to explore new ideas for the show.

According to the show’s producer, Ms Robin St. Marthe, since KTLT’s first showing in July 2017, it has received “great feedback from both kids and adults”.

“We also receive positive responses from head teachers and the teaching community, which would give pointers to help make the shows even more ‘edutaining’ – this we are grateful.

Going forward, we want to have a KTLT Club where we can compete in debates, have those who pass through teach others, and ultimately grow up to be the leaders of this nation. As it is right

now, there is so much potential and we are going to keep going,” St. Marthe declared.

This year, KTLT was part of GBTI’s Early Savers Summer Camp, where its teachers hosted literacy, art

and craft sessions with the camp.

For more information on ‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’ children’s programme, please call 592223-7230 or 592-223-7231.

Role play is an active, social activity used to help children reflect on and develop their knowledge of a topic

Having fun on set

Marthe. It is aired on TVG Channel 28 in Georgetown and Essequibo, and Channel 12 in Berbice on Saturdays at 11am and rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 4pm, and Fridays at 8:30am.

The children’s show, which appeals to ages 4 to 11, aims to make learning fun with its holistic, wellthought-out programmes presented to get children active - not only physically, but mentally.

KTLT’s interactive, educational activities and

provides insight to parents/ guardians on how to effectively use its teaching methodologies at home. Subject areas covered include craft, proper hygiene, storytelling, English, science and math.

A special segment features guests (such as local celebrities, famous personalities and others) who read to the children or be interviewed by them on the show.

What is unique about this segment is that all the questions asked, based on their understanding of the per-

Learning about shapes on the show

tor of Unique Play School & Daycare which was recently recognised by the Ministry of Social Protection’s Childcare Services as being one of 13 schools licensed to operate in Guyana, and Ms Kimell Thomas, a practising teacher for over 13 years and a social worker for four years. Thomas currently serves as a welfare officer at Stephen’s Primary, providing guidance, counselling and support to children and their parents.

The children partici-

Craft segment

Some of the crafts made on the show

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he Guyana Philatelic Society (GPS) aims to create greater interest and activity in the study of British Guiana and Guyana stamps and postal history.

It is a source of information for British Guiana and Guyana collectors, where they can connect via exhibitions and group meetings, and by using the Society’s social media internet sites being developed.

With these tools, GPS facilitates a collectors exchange or the buying and selling of stamps by its members. This includes all philatelic materials, envelopes, collections, books, to name just a few.

The Society also offers philatelic advice from its experts and conduct appraisals of single stamps or collections of stamps from Guyana.

One of GPS' most notable stamp collections is on cricket. Issued August 3, 1976, a collection of stamps featured the World Cricket Cup won

by West Indies team in 1975 (SC #243-244) was released.

Then there was a collection issued on January 8, 1968 celebrating the visit of the Marylebone Cricket Club to the West Indies (SC #36-38).

Objectives of GPS

The purpose of GPS is to provide up-to-date information on Guyana stamps; assist collectors to build bigger and better collections by providing greater opportunities to obtain philatelic material; and educate the youths of Guyana on stamp collecting.

In an interview with Sunday Times Magazine, Ann Wood, founder of the Guyana Philatelic Society, related that the Society was started in 2012 as a nonprofit organisation based in California, U.S.A. “I started out by holding a small stamp show with displays of British Guiana stamps at the Sleepin’ Hotel in Brickdam. I was pleasantly surprised at the attendance and interest in stamp collecting. It seemed like everyone that came was a collector during a period of their life or knew someone that was a stamp collector. Needless to say during that show, I felt compelled to start a stamp club to renew the interest and provide support for collectors in Guyana, thus GPS started.

In 2013, I contacted the former Postmaster General, Mr. Henry Dundas, about exhib-

Stamps celebrate World Cricket Cup won

by West Indies team in 1975

iting at GPO in Georgetown, since the Philatelic Bureau is located there. He gladly welcomed us and we have been exhibiting at GPO regularly

Cricket fans at Bourda in 1955. This photo is featured in legendary Guyanese cricketer Rohan Kanhai's autobiography, “Blasting for Runs”

since then,” Ann recalled.

Ann is originally from Kitty, Georgetown, and has lived for more than 30 years in the United States.

As a child, she became fascinated by the stamps on the letters that her father, Dr. Sam Ramphal, a radio evangelist, received as a result of the radio programme, “Deliverance Time”. During

that period, she started her collection and is still an avid collector of British Guiana and Guyana stamps.

Over the years, Ann acquired most of her Guyana stamps through the mail with the help of the Guyana Philatelic Bureau where she has held an account for more than 30 years. She also regularly attends stamp shows throughout the world and searches the internet to find stamps.

Ann is a member of the American Philatelic Society, The Royal Philatelic Society London, the British West Indies Study Circle, The British Caribbean Philatelic Study Group and other specialized stamp clubs. In addition, she is an expert with the American Philatelic Society for British Guiana and Guyana stamps.

The avid stamp collector travels from the US to Guyana twice a year to organize stamp exhibitions, workshops and school visits, and gives away free stamps at all events to promote the hobby.

In 2014, Ann, with the guidance of former Postmaster, Henry Dundas, visited and photographed all 70 of Guyana post offices, something that has rarely been done by anyone. She has also created postcards of the post offices.

Ann continues shares her knowledge, time and resourc-

es so that others can enjoy and learn from stamp collecting just like she does.

“We hope to use stamp collecting as an educational tool in schools across Guyana; to help collectors increase their knowledge of stamp collecting by providing access to philatelic books and catalogs for research; and to provide philatelic resources for collectors,” Ann noted.

In May 2016, the Society was at the World Stamp Show held in New York with over 100,000 collectors in attendance. GPS displayed the postcards with the post offices of Guyana and held a members meeting with many of its international members in attendance.

GPS has grown to more than 200 members in several countries and continues to grow rapidly. Its members are people from all walks life: those who collect new issues from Guyana to those who have only very limited stamp budgets.

Above all, GPS stamp club offers the friendship, knowledge and experience of its members who give advice on all aspects of collecting.

For more information, visit https://guyanastamps.com or Guyana Philatelic Society on Facebook. (Cover photo: Issued on January 8, 1968, this stamp collection features the Marylebone Cricket Club’s visit to the West Indies)

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Guyana Premier, an all-Guyanese brand promoting everything local, aims to empower youths through 'self-elevation'

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Students from Belvedere Primary School with their backpacks

n an interview with Sunday Times Magazine, Dave Lalltoo, founder of Guyana Premier, said youth empowerment is one of the biggest aims of Guyana Premier. He believes that “the key to true empowerment is through self-elevation and making the most of one's education at a tender age is essential to this since good buildings are built on strong foundations”.

Although most children are given an equal opportunity in terms of access to education in Guyana, Lalltoo said not all of them are able to use it to its full-

est potential because they lack some of the basic resources. This led Lalltoo and his team to the idea of giving back to rural communities by providing essential school items to those who are otherwise unable to afford them or find difficulties in doing so. Thus, Guyana Premier's ‘Back to School Drive’ was born.

Lalltoo along with his dedicated team took it upon themselves to approach both the private and public sectors to gain their support on this venture. According to Lalltoo, corporate Guyana stepped up to the calling and the

initiative was eventually exclusively supported by these private entities.

Adequate school supplies were gathered to provide for the needs of almost 250 children, which was the goal set by the team, so the drive was closed off and necessary arrangements for the distribution went underway.

Recently, students in Leguan (Essequibo) and Belvedere (Berbice) benefitted from the annual ‘Back to School Drive’.

“One of the main reasons we decided to give back to communities like Leguan and Belvedere in

Berbice is because we were incredible touched by the two top National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) students from both areas.

Upon listening to their stories, we saw the need to give back to these disadvantaged rural communities. Guyana Premier was launched five months back and this is the first of many charity events,” Lalltoo said.

Officials from Maryville Primary School in Leguan and Belvedere Primary School in Region Six were contacted and the dates were set for the team to visit. On August 2, 2017, Guyana Premier embarked on their first set of distribution in Leguan.

As a proud product of Leguan himself, Lalltoo was ecstatic about beginning this project in his alma mater, Maryville Primary. He promised that there were great things in the future for the children of Leguan and around the country as Guyana Premier aims to fulfil its mandate.

The students were fitted with shoes, provided by Guyana Medical Relief, and given backpacks packed with essential supplies.

Lalltoo and his team then ventured to Region

Guyana Premier's founder Dave Lalltoo handing over Massy Hamper to Region Six NGSA 2017 top student

Four to the Belvedere Primary School, Berbice to provide essential school supplies to underprivileged children.

“The ‘Back to School Drive’ was indeed a successful one. We’re thankful to Massy Stores Guyana, Hallmark Guyana, C&L Construction Company, Branderz Guyana, Java Coffee Bar, Doolie's Bakery, Modern Grafix, Guyana Medical Relief, Shermol Cleaners, K’s Pharmacy, Pandit & Son’s, The Outdoor Store & Pet Shop, Bibi Halal Corner,

and many others who came on board to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate,” Lalltoo expressed.

Lalltoo mentioned that he and his team are currently planning a medical outreach for unprivileged children and elders in December. Additionally, the ‘Back to School Drive’ will be an annual project targeting many more rural areas of Guyana.

For more information, visit Guyana Premier on Facebook or www.guyanapremier.com

Guyana Premier's Marketing Executive, Omesh Balmacoon, fitting a child from Maryville Primary School with his shoes

Students from Maryville Primary School with their backpacks

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Empowering youths through theatre arts

By Ashraf Dabie

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t is essential for investments to be made and avenues for growth be readily available for the development of youths because they are the future leaders of our country. These avenues often revolve around leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, sports, and the arts.

Notably, through theatre arts, renowned local actress Simone Dowding has, for many years, been engaging youths in meaningful activities geared at developing their talents and creating exposure, which will inherently build on their social skills.

After about 35 years in the performing arts industry, dramatist and television personality, Simone Dowding, launched her very own drama academy in 2007, the Purple Arts Production.

Sunday Times Magazine, Simone said that the annual Children’s Drama Workshop was started because of her love for the limelight, but lacked the opportunity to showcase her talents.

“I wanted to do something that will involve children because I didn’t have the opportunity to do the things I wanted to do. The idea of ensuring young people have a spring board to get into theatre and have some knowledge of the arts is what really got me excited,” Simone noted.

Impacting Lives

With those objectives in mind, training takes the form of weekly workshops within the months of July and August. Via these workshops, Simone is able to impart basic principles of theatre and performing arts, setting the pace for a lifetime

Simone with participants of the Purple Arts Children Drama Workshop while promoting their production on a local morning show

bers. In the first year, she had a class of approximately 25 students, which continued to be the amount for five years in a row.

The actress recalled being blown away by the students’ inherent creativity. She pointed out that they brought their own ideas to the workshops, many of which addressed prevalent social issues within the Caribbean.

“What I did was to allow them to say what they wanted to say and then script-

me. There was once instance of this when they did the play ‘Sliding Floor’; I was truly amazed with the story these children came up with.

To listen to them is a joy. I can never master looking at them on stage and not shed tears of joy. To see how they progress during the workshops, initially not knowing anything about the arts, is what makes me truly happy,” Simone declared.

The veteran actress added that the workshop was

ment, and communities.

“That is what gives me the joy to work with the children. We also help them understand that there is nothing that can stop them from being themselves. I always teach them confidence and encourage them to use every rock as a stepping stone,” the actress conveyed.

For this year, the Purple Arts Production’s Children Drama Workshop is already underway with about 20 students benefiting from the

Simone Dowding joined by participants of the Purple Arts Children Drama Workshop on a live television programme

Sadly, Purple Arts Production was dormant for a number of years.

However, after a five-year hiatus, Simone decided to once again embark on her ground-breaking initiative, which now stands as a highly anticipated ‘summer’ event for students, especially in Georgetown.

In an interview with

in the spotlight for those budding artists, who are generally between the ages of 8-16.

As such, her sessions zoom in on acting, directing, playwriting, stage and costume management, and even extend to incorporate advanced skills such as mastering the art of breathing necessary for actors. This experience culmi-

nates with the actress tasking the students with putting on their very own production, which is customarily staged for a public audience.

Reminiscing on when she started the workshop in 2012, Simone admitted she was sceptical about students showing up to her workshop.

However, this anxiety was dispelled when participants began arriving in their num-

Preparing for the staging of the Workshop’s production

Participants of the Drama Workshop taking the curtain call after the staging of their production

ed it. So I always give credit to the children because it’s their stories. All I did was nurture, guide and help lead them along the way, but they already knew exactly what they wanted,” the doting tutor expressed.

Consequently, under Simone’s tutelage paired with the students’ ingenuity, stellar performances are produced yearly, highlighting serious social issues such rape and abuse, among others.

“For the past years, we did plays that were always written by the children, and they never cease to amaze

created to help keep children off the streets and get them occupied in meaningful activities.

“So when they come to the workshop, I have a lot of walls to break down. Because some of them, we don’t know the situation in their homes, so they come to the class and they’re in a corner, but by the third workshop they’re more flexible,” she averred.

Simone added that the skills, network and experiences gained from the workshops help to propel participants into assuming leadership roles within their schools, places of employ-

sessions offered by Simone and her team of experienced tutors, who are also attached to the Theatre Guild Playhouse. After the completion of the workshop, there will be a staging of its annual production, which is set for August 26 at Theatre Guild.

The public is invited to witness the outstanding performances by the workshop’s participants as they take to the stage with four dramatic pieces: “School Time”; “My History”; “Warrior of Dignity”; along with a spoken word performance - all of which are promised to be educational and entertaining.

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Fashion

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io Richards is a relatively ‘new’ designer on the local fashion scene who works unremittingly to etch his name on the list of notable designers in Guyana.

“At a young age, I was fascinated by simple arts and crafts, which led to challenging myself to draw human-dressed silhouettes.

Fashion was my way of relaxation. After realising I was always the tiniest of everyone, both in school and at home, at the age of nine I started drawing clothes I wanted to fit into – though I still can’t fit into them,” the 4’ 5” designer quipped in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine.

Kio recalled “nagging” his grandmother, a headmistress and founder of a nursery school in Region Five, who loves sewing, to allow him to try sewing under her tutelage. She agreed and Kio made his first pajama out of an old bed sheet.

“Due to illnesses, including two attacks of stroke, she eventually stopped sewing, but always wished to see or hear me take part in a fashion show. I was never bold enough to do so until ‘Reflections’, a fashion event by Guyanese design-

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Designer Kio Richards

er Nelsion Nurse. I resided in Trinidad and Tobago for a number of years. I was inspired by the colourful culture existing in that country. This inspiration led to designing costumes for medium carnival band; pageant gowns for one of the most well-known pageants in Trinidad, the Miss Lauren Ravea,” the designer recounted.

Fashion designing was not the only art form Kio participated in while he resided in Trinidad. He was also involved in the performing arts: singing, drama (acting) and dancing for some of Trinidad’s most famous dance groups, including his own – the Jerningham

Style Tips for Men

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usiness casual means something less formal than a suit and tie, not a casual outfit that looks vaguely presentable. So what should you wear?

The first part of the business casual wardrobe to sort out is shirts.

Go for formal shirts like you would with a suit, though feel free to add more patterns and less formal collar types such as the button down collar. Polo shirts should be avoided at all costs.

The shirts can be worn with either an open collar or a less formal tie such as the knitted variety. If going tieless, make you sure you undo the top two buttons of the shirt and avoid showing your undershirt. Buttoning all of the buttons when not wearing a tie can look rather affected and only buttoning one is too uptight and stuffy.

The next area is trousers. This is an area to let your personality show, so feel free to inject some colour. Fit is very important, so make sure the trousers just cover your socks and no more. Opt for trousers made from cottons and wools.

Avoid pleats to keep your look slick and modern. Maintain your professional image with a well-tailored blazer. A business casual wardrobe could get away with just a couple of basic blazers in a grey and a navy.

Avoid metal buttons or loud pat-

terns to make them more versatile and therefore more useable. Avoid wearing jackets meant for suits, as this will look out of place.

Shoes are one of the most important areas of the business casual wardrobe. Avoid both ends of the formality spectrum; say no to closed lace black cap toes and avoid trainers and boat shoes. Instead go for suede brogues or chukka boots or a brown leather Chelsea boot.

Invest in shoes; it’s the best style investment you’ll make.

Accessories are an afterthought to many, but make or break an outfit. With business casual, keep them to a minimum. If you have double cuff shirts, which work fine casually as long as a jacket is worn, cufflinks will be needed.

Keep them simple with a solid metal, such as Sterling silver.

Pocket squares should not be left out and work well with patch pockets. Opt for a patterned silk square that contrasts and adds colour your outfit. Bright and heavily patterned socks are another great way to add more colour. Finally, don’t forget about the belt. It should be a similar colour to your shoes, but the match does not need to be exact.

Get inspired for your next business casual look from the ensembles featured today.

Junction.

Kio mentioned that his group was instrumental in helping him become a professional dancer for Trinidad’s International Soca Monarch – an opportunity he cherishes.

Honing his designing talent for years, Kio decided to launch his first clothing collection, Bold.

He explained that the collection was inspired by the love and support from his family and his mission to help give a voice to those who are timid in standing up for

selves.

“My wish and goal is to combine my knowledge and versatility in areas that will help in the empowerment of both men and women. Also, to be able to introduce new models and or designers to Guyana’s fashion industry,” the 23-year-old declared.

For more information on the designer, visit Prestige Design and/or Kio Richards on Facebook or call 6565519.

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Home & Cooking

Recipe of the week

Ingredients: 4oz room temperature butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature 1 cup flour 3tsp crushed garlic Ÿtsp finely chopped hot pepper ½tsp yellow mustard 2 egg yolks

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Chic Ways to Display House Numbers

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ark your territory, in style. Find inspiration from the ideas below.

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, place room temperature butter and shredded cheddar cheese and beat using a mixer until well blended and creamy. Add flour, garlic, hot pepper, yellow mustard and egg yolks and beat until combined.

Place mixture in a cookie press, piping bag or Ziploc bag with a large star tip.

Pipe on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; pipe into 3-5 inch pieces.

Place in preheat oven and bake for 11-12 minutes. Allow to cool for a minute or so before removing from the baking ban. (Recipe and photo from www.jehancancook.com)

This wall-planter works double time displaying succulents and shrubs, as well as a sleek set of house numbers. This is a must-steal idea if you have an entrance gate on your property.

Greatest Cooking Tips Ripen tomatoes by storing them in a paper bag on the counter for a couple of days.

Microwave citrus for a few seconds before juicing you'll get more out of it.

When you make burgers, indent the centre with your thumb - the patty will stay flat as it cooks.

Spritz/rub your rubber spatula with cooking spray/ oil so batter won't stick.

Use crushed tortilla chips as a substitute for bread crumbs.

Take your house numbers to the next level with modern planters that pack major appeal.

Home Help Clean your cast-iron skillet with a paste of coarse salt and pepper.

Give your emptied-out food processor one last whirl to rid the blade of clingy food.

Place a plastic bag over your hand to easily grease a pan without the mess.

Cover a fine grater with wax paper before grating for quick clean-up.

Keep a coaster under your drippy honey jar so it won't stick to the table.

If large trees hide your home from the road, make it easy on your mail man by hanging weather-proof house numbers from the trunk of the tree closest to the road.

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WORD GAME TODAY'S WORD -- DINOSAURS WORD GAME by Kathleen Saxe TODAY'S WORD -- DINOSAURS (DINOSAURS: DINE-uh-sors: Extinct, often gigantic reptiles of the Mesozoic Era.) Average mark 32 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 53 or more words in DINOSAURS? dais danio darn dour drain dross inroads iron nadir

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RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of "s," such as "bats" or "dies," are not allowed. 3. Additional words made by adding a "d" or an "s" may not be used. For example, if "bake" is used, "baked" or "bakes" are not allowed, but "bake" and "baking" are admissible. 4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.

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Tech

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he total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 will be an opportunity for amateur and professional photographers alike, but precautions should be taken to protect both eyes and cameras.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the safest time to look up or snap photos during the eclipse is at the “moment of totality” when the moon fully moves into place to block out the sun, and only the faint ring of the sun’s corona is visible from behind the moon. Looking directly at the sun during a normal day or a partial eclipse can injure your eyes.

Experts advise wearing a pair of special-purpose “eclipse glasses” or looking through a solar viewer device.

Eclipse viewing glasses and handheld solar viewers should meet all the following criteria: • Have certification information with a designated ISO 123122 international standard.

• Have the manufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere on the product.

• Not be used if they are older than three years, or have scratched

or wrinkled lenses.

• Not use homemade filters.

• Ordinary sunglasses -- even very dark ones -- should not be used as a replacement for eclipse

viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers.

If you are using a digital S.L.R. camera with its large sensor, definitely put a solar filter over your camera lens to reduce the sun’s intense brightness and protect your gear from damage. A solar filter is also a good idea for a point-andshoot camera.

High-quality mobile cameras, like those used by the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S Android phones, have lenses and autoexposure settings that should be able to take quick pictures of the sun without suffering damage.

But to protect your eyes (and lingering doubts about sensor safety), taping on a solar filter is

safer; a smartphone photography tipsheet on NASA’s site recommends using the filter.

The cameras in the iPhone 7 line, which include optical stabilization and exposure controls, can handle lowlight photography for pictures down on the ground during the full eclipse; Apple Watch owners can also use those devices as a camera remote for the iPhone.

(Information sources: NASA and New York Times)

Tech News

Mark Zuckerberg on hate speech: ‘We're watching the situation closely’

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ark Zuckerberg says Facebook is doing the best it can to both be a place where everyone can share their ideas and also feel safe.

"It's important that Facebook is a place where people with different views can share their ideas. Debate is part of a healthy society," Zuckerberg says in a post he published on his personal Facebook page Wednesday night.

But that does not mean Facebook is granting carte

blanche (give full discretionary power) for anyone to post anything he or she professes to believe in.

Facebook and several other tech companies have taken a decidedly active role in blocking hate speech and those who promote it from the internet.

"There is no place for hate in our community.

That's why we've always taken down any post that promotes or celebrates hate crimes or acts of terrorism…," Zuckerberg says.

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And, Facebook will continue to do so. "… We're

watching the situation closely and will take down threats of physical harm."

But even with an army of more than 20,000 employees, Facebook cannot possibly individually monitor the activity of more than 2 billion monthly active users.

Zuckerberg knows there will be mistakes.

"We won't always be perfect, but you have my commitment that we'll keep working to make Facebook a place where everyone can feel safe," he says.

It's not the first time Zuckerberg has addressed the challenge of monitoring what users publish on Facebook. In an epic manifesto published in February, Zuckerberg said that Facebook had made some mistakes in taking down content it shouldn't have.

His apology for this was largely seen as a courageous and necessary move as a leader.

Going forward, Zuckerberg says Facebook will allow and encourage

discourse on the behemoth social media platform, within limits.

"When someone tries to silence others or attacks them based on who they are or what they believe, that hurts us all and is unacceptable," he says.

"There's not enough balance, nuance, and depth in our public discourse, and I believe we can do something about that. We need to bring people closer together, and I know we can make progress at that."

Tech Tips

Creating PDF Files on Your Phone

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our phone’s app store should have several utilities for converting documents and pages into PDF files, and some are free. Adobe, which created the format back in the early 1990s, has a version of its Acrobat Reader app for Android, iOS and Windows phones, but the PDF conversion tool requires a monthly subscription fee of about US$10. Recent versions of Android and iOS, however, have their own PDF-making tools built right in.

Android features can vary based on the version used by the device manufacturer. But in most cases, you should be able to create a PDF from an open email message or web page by tapping the three-dot More menu in the upper-right corner of the screen and selecting the Print option. If you do not see a Print command, select Share and check for a Print option there. When you are asked to select a printer, choose Save as PDF, tap Save and choose a place

to store the resulting file.

In iOS 10, when you have a message or page open onscreen, tap the Share menu icon (the one that looks like

an arrow popping out of a box) and select Print. When the print preview appears, put your fingers on the screen and pinch them out-

ward to create a PDF of the document. Tap the Share menu icon again to send or store the new PDF file. (NY Times)

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Bollywood/Hollywood

Kareena Kapoor Khan: ‘Hindi films portraying women in a progressive way’

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mma Stone has been paid more than any other actress this year. The “La La Land” star earned US$26m over a 12-month period from June 2016 to June 2017, mainly due to the success of the Hollywood musical.

That puts her at the top of Forbes magazine's annual list, beating the likes of Jennifer Anniston and Emma Watson.

Jennifer Lawrence, who topped the list in

2016, came third with earnings of US$24m.

The 28-year-old recently spoke out about the gender pay gap in Hollywood, revealing her male co-stars had taken pay cuts so they could earn the same.

Jennifer Lawrence has topped the Forbes list for the past two years, mainly because of her earnings from the “Hunger Games” franchise.

Last year the 10 highest paid actresses in Hollywood were paid US$205m collectively - which was less than half than the top 10 male stars.

The gender pay gap in the film business has been a hot topic ever since the Sony hack in 2014.

Emails were leaked showing how Jennifer Lawrence and co-star Amy Adams were paid less than their male co-stars on “American Hustle”.

Earlier this month, “Girl With A Dragon Tattoo” actress Noomi Rapace called the gender pay gap in Hollywood "disturbing".

And Emilia Clarke said sexism in the entertainment industry was "like dealing with racism". (BBC)

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areena Kapoor Khan says she is proud and happy that Bollywood filmmakers are now showing women in a progressive way in movies.

The actor attributes this change to the influx of young writers in films.

"One can definitely see a change in the way women have been portrayed on screen in the Hindi film industry.

"The roles are now written by young directors, who have been successful in highlighting the personality of women who are hardworking and successful. Films have now been portraying women in a more progressive manner," Kareena said.

The 36-year-old actor, who was last seen in “Udta Punjab”, welcomed her first child, Taimur Ali Khan, in

December last year.

Talking about balancing her work and motherhood, the actor says, "I have always maintained a personal and professional life but now it's more difficult as Taimur is too young. I try to strike a

Woman claims to be pregnant with Drake's baby

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he woman claiming to be carrying Drake's baby is gearing up for the big day when her son —

yep, it's a boy! — arrives, and she's already chosen a name for the alleged OVO heir.

Sophie "Rosee Divine" recently held a baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth of her son, who's set to arrive just about a week before Drizzy's 31st birthday in October.

While Drake is yet to confirm that the baby is his, and is likely to check for paternity proof once he's born, Sophie is holding firm in her belief that the baby is all his, saying he was conceived when the Canada-born rapper visited her in France earlier this year.

She's even gone on to choose a name for her growing bundle of joy: Adonis.

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im Kardashian and Kanye West are currently in the process of expanding their family and it's now been reportedly revealed that they have more than one reason to celebrate.

According to Radar Online, shortly after Beyoncé and Jay Z welcomed twins of their own, the reality TV/music couple is said to be welcoming twins as well.

Going even further, it seems as Kim has reportedly already fleshed out a life plan for her growing buns in the oven, and reality TV is high up on the list. Also, she allegedly wants her twins to be the faces for celebrity twins everywhere.

"Kim finds it frustrating watching Beyoncé at the center of the publicity her twins have brought her," a source told CLOSER Magazine. "She wants her babies to be the biggest

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ollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit Nene was surprised when she got to know about the development of a series based on her. She says getting Indian actress Priyanka Chopra on board

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child stars in the A-list world."

The reality star is also reportedly shopping around a reality show about her life with 'Ye in hopes that it will "bring them closer together as a family."

"Kim's been in talks with TV networks about having a reality show called Meet the Wests and starting the

legal process to patent the twins' names — which she's decided on — for endorsement deals and their clothing lines," the source added.

"She's told Kanye she'll replicate her 'momager' Kris Jenner by managing the family. She wants to start as soon as possible so they can maximize their star potential."

as an executive producer is a right step.

"I was pleasantly surprised in the summer of 2016 when Sri (Rao) said he wanted to do a series inspired by my life in America," Madhuri said in a

here were reports that former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani had asked the makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez’ movie “A Gentleman” to trim a kissing scene. However, Sidharth and the film’s directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK have trashed the rumours.

At a film event, Sidharth said, “The kissing scene is there. It has not been cut.” He was answering questions whether CBFC found the kiss too long and asked it to be trimmed like the one between Daniel Craig and Monica Bellucci in James Bond film, “Spectre”.

“I am surprised how the reports came up and who is telling such stories. I don’t know why there is a big deal about kissing scenes. It is not cut. So the report is not true,” directors of the film, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK told reporters.

Sidharth, who will be seen as Risky Rishi, was trained for the action sequences by the Hollywood action choreographer Cyril Raffaelli, known for his work in Hollywood films like “Tekken” and “Transporter”.

Sidharth said in a statement: "It's purely hand-to-hand combat. We had an action choreographer from Paris. Cyril Raffaelli has done loads of Hollywood films and he was training me. So, whatev-

balance. I have a great support system with (husband) Saif and my family."

Kareena believes a modern Indian woman plays diverse roles in her life and she considers herself to be one. (Times of India)

statement.

The story would follow how Madhuri settles down with her bi-cultural family and tries to bring her colourful lifestyle to an otherwise dull town.

Sri Rao, a New Yorkbased writer for shows like 'General Hospital: Night Shift', will pen the pilot and executive produce the series, as will Madhuri's husband, Sriram Nene.

"As Ram and I chatted with Sri, the story evolved and Mark Gordon Productions came on board, wanting to produce it.

Bringing on Priyanka was perfect in that she had experience with the landscape."

(Times of India)

er action you see is all doable, it's all handto-hand technique."

“A Gentleman” is set to release on August 25. (Hindustan Times)

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Fun Times

Archie

A change of plans or loARIES cation will inspire you to do (March 21- things differently. Protect April 19) against mishaps, minor injuries or health issues. Proper diet, exercise and moderation will be required.

The urge to participate

TAURUS should be monitored carefully.

(April 20- Don't take part in something May 20) that is above your physical capabilities. Be smart, and lean toward activities that require intelligence, not brawn.

Make personal choices GEMINI that will improve your do(May 28- mestic situation. Do the work June 20) required to add to your comfort or convenience. More action and less talk will pay off.

When it comes to making donations or lending or borrowing (June 21- money or possessions, don't act July 22) in haste. Don't make assumptions. Avoid indulgent behavior.

Moderation will save you from financial and emotional loss.

CANCER

LEO (July 23Aug. 22)

Dilbert

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Reassess your lifestyle and the decisions you make every day to come up with a plan that will inspire you to improve your current situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

Don't go overboard. You may desire personal or physical change, but the results will not live up to your expectations if you are excessive or unrealistic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23)

Open up about what you want to see happen. If you don't share your feelings, no one will know what you want.

Positive change will lead to satisfaction and happiness.

Emotions will skyrockSCORPIO et and tempers will mount.

(Oct. 24- Avoid situations that back you Nov. 22) into a corner. Stick to creative endeavors that will keep you too busy to indulge in personal battles.

A different location or SAGITTARIUS hangout will give you a new (Nov. 23outlook.

Participate in events Dec. 21) that can bring about change in your community or influence how you go about realizing your plans.

Calvin and Hobbes

You'll crave change, but CAPRICORN that doesn't mean you should (Dec. 22- engage in travel or something Jan. 19) that is going to be costly or time-consuming or could upset someone who loves you.

Make relationships a priAQUARIUS ority. Be willing to compro(Jan. 20- mise if it will help stabilize Feb. 19) your life. You must do the work if you want to reap the reward.

Make time for your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 20- Plan to relax or indulge in Mar. 20) something that brings you joy. Personal improvements or creative endeavors will lead to interesting encounters.