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Times Feature

By Isahak Basir CCH

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upenaam, located on the mainland situated left of the Essequibo River and Wakenaam, is an island. Supenaam and Wakenaam are two Dutch words.

Originally, Supenaam

ries of social and economic needs. It is also a local port of entry for vessels plying Bartica, several populated islands along the Essequibo River and Parika, which is a hub to the capital city of Georgetown.

The Parika/Supenaam speed boat service was de-

Agriculture wharf in Supenaam

progressively farming area and very soon will have the facility of a plant breeding

station. It is a prime tourist destination, but its history and historic landmarks

need to be properly recognized. (Photos by Marco Basir)

Speed Boat leaving Supenaam for Parkia

was involved in agricultural production and subsidized the former sugar estates of Aurora and the 12 sugar plantations of Wakenaam.

It also served as a communication point for Fort Island.

On one occasion, a Dutch entourage had its vessel sunk in the vicinity of Troolie Island and several persons drowned. Their bodies were recovered from the river and entombed at Caria Caria, where their tombs are still visible.

Supenaam is a growing community with a population of 2,000 and falls under the purview of the Pomona/ Good Hope Neighbourhood Democratic Council. It can be considered an essential point for all catego-

veloped in 1978 and today it is much more organized, with faster boats covering 30-odd miles in approximately 35 minutes, and operates under strict maritime regulations. A high level of courtesy is exhibited by boat operators and commuters as more than 3,000 passengers ply this route daily.

At any time, the car park is flooded with more than 40 taxis, routing between Charity and Supenaam.

The Supenaam community also has a recently built ferry stelling, a car park, community market, fuel station, hotels and police outpost.

Supenaam Creek leads to the large timber concessions, which supply several saw mills with a variety of

Supenaam vehicle park

species of wood – especially greenheart. The Dutch occupancy also had the first hydro-driven sawmill located in the Supenaam Creek.

Some relics of foundation are still visible. Five miles up the creek the Amerindian community of Bethany is located. That community has an airstrip since government policies did not exclude the area, which is consistent with Amerindian development.

Supenaam is poised for development with a proposed road link to Buck Hall, Caria Caria and later to Skull Point at the mouth of the Cuyuni River. When this road link it materialized, thousands of acres of farm land can be utilized.

The Supenaam Creek is a

Supenaam Creek

Sabanto at Supenaam stelling

Overlooking the Bethany community (Builders Beyond Borders photo)

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Times Feature

Sorsha Williams Foundation for Autism and Special Needs Education

From realization to reintegration

Karen and her daughter, Sorsha Williams

By Ashraf Dabie

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t is often said that a mother knows best, but what if she is aware of the fact that something is out of the ordinary with her child and is unable to detect what exactly it is?

Imagine a mother who is forced to witness her child grows, but develop differently from what is expected. That is the story of Karen Williams before she discovered her daughter, Sorsha, is autistic.

Sorsha was just over three years old when the signs were obvious that she is not a neurotypical child.

Efforts to integrate her daughter into a nursery school proved futile as she ‘stood out’ (often in a negative light) when compared to her peers. Karen was then forced to homeschool her daughter after two institutions rejected her; not for the lack of trying, but for the want of an understanding as to why a threeyear-old is not functioning like those her age. It was

not until an Oprah Winfrey segment on autism in the year 2007 that Sorshawas diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum.

“Of course I was in shock. It’s like my whole world collapsed,” Karen revealed, as she revisited the moment her family received the life-changing news. “As we sat there, we were speechless. My husband and I were clueless about autism,” the mother recollected.

The next few weeks, leading into months, were life altering for the Williams family. Research led them to an overwhelming amount of information, which added to the confusion given that they were now thrown on a new path - parenting an autistic infant. The family migrated from Guyana in search of facilities to accommodate Sorsha, but found their way back when the need for kinship became more important than convenient. It was this search for suitable facilities for a child with

autism that led to the establishment of the Guyana Greenheart Autistic Society (GGAS),and then later the Sorsha Williams Foundation for Autism and Special Needs Education (SWF).

The GGAS was the brainchild of Karen through her advocacy for access to education and opportunities for autistic children in Guyana, which began since 2010, to fill the gap that has been in existence. With the support of the Ministry of Education, the not-for-profit organisation provided an educational institution for children on the autism spectrum.

Following a discontinuation with the partnership with the Education Ministry, Karen Williams was forced to branch off on her own, and the determination to adequately provide for her daughter gave birth to SWF. The Sorsha Williams Foundation for Autism and Special Needs Education now operates as a private institution that caters for the needs of autistic children at various points on the spectrum. It currently houses nine children, including 12-year-old Sorsha Williams.

The director of the organization, Karen Williams, explained that she is assisted by two teachers who are tasked with tending to the children on a more personal basis that generally required. She explained that while some may require minimal attention, other students are deeper in the spectrum, which requires special aids such as visual demonstrations and even assistance with their natural body functions.

One of the mothers of a student at SWF, Rukimi Ramrattan, explained her experience as a parent of an autistic child. She noted that enrolling her son into the education system also posed a great difficulty because of him not being able to stay in an institution

A section of a classroom in the Foundation

for more than a few hours.

After several attempts to locate a facility where she could take her son, she was directed to SWF where her son is well integrated and has begun to thrive.

“It is really challenging because you don’t know what you’re about,” Rukimi expressed, as she outlined the dire need for information and facilities for autism awareness in Guyana.

The mother pointed out that not knowing what to expect or how to assist her

son was the greatest hurdle, which was overcome with the assistance of SWF. Karen said there is a great need for more to be done for those who are autistic in Guyana, especially children. She is calling on the government and other organisations to reach out to SWF and similar entities to contribute to autism awareness and the provision of facilities for those living with the disorder.

Karen mentioned a need for more to be done to edu-

Informative posters on the wall

cate teachers from nursery to the tertiary level on autism.

From her personal calculations, Karen reported that approximately 11,000 persons in Guyana are autistic and only about 2 percent are diagnosed. As such, she calls on anyone with a passion for advocacy to lend a helping hand in the awareness, diagnosis and provision of facilities for Guyanese who are autistic.

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Times Feature

By Utamu Belle

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ocal businesses and entrepreneurs were provided a window of opportunities via the Linden Trade and Investment Fair.

The event was held from March 24 to 26 at the Egbert Benjamin Centre in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Under the theme “Linden- The gateway for investment and opportunities, a window to future development”, the three days of exciting activities attracted a diverse group of participants from the local manufacturing, tourism, mining, construction, furniture, agro-processing and other indus-

tries.

The Linden Trade and Investment Fairwas organised by the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN) and the Linden Chamber of Commerce. Staying true to a pledge made by organisers, the Linden Trade and Investment Fair, held as a separate event from the Linden Town Week of activities this year, was conceptualized to be more investment-oriented, while at the same time exhibiting the potentials of local manufacturers and business entities.

While the event attracted scores of industries from across the country, local businesses in the Linden

community grasped the opportunity to showcase their offerings to the local and international business communities.

Popular businesses in the Linden community, such as Everpure, Chanzar's Enterprise, Buttercups Diner and Cake decorating, and Monica's Designs, were among those on showcase, while other exhibitors took pride in showcasing their local arts and crafts.

President David Granger, who delivered the feature address at the opening of the event, applauded the collaboration between the two organisations and encouraged Linden to lead

Students were educated on the local offerings of various businesses at the event

Exhibitors at the event

the way towards becoming a significant commercial and industrial centre.

As coordinator of the event, Staydon Payne, had anticipated, onlookers at the exhibition appeared to be inspired, captivated and entertained. The event created an appealing environment, which offered both new and familiar experiences and opportunities presented through the many exhibits. Payne acknowledged that “it is the beginning of the community's renaissance”.

“The exhibits presented... are a true reflection of our commitment and support to drive manufacturing, agro-processing, entertainment, tourism, art and craft, trade industry, alternative energy and commerce...We are committed to the national position on doing business in Guyana,”Payne noted.

LEN’s Chairman,Klensil Grenville, said he was overwhelmed with the event as it showed Linden was moving forward economically. Additionally, the event set the stage for the launch of the very first batch of 100 sealed bottled water

from the Linden-based water purification company, Everpure, and signaled a possible start to similar future investments.

“Today I can stand here proud as a Lindener and hold a bottle of Everpure water in my hands,” Grenville expressed. “...We are in talks with investors as it relates to establishing a bottling plant...This very Trade Fair is showing that we still have the courage to move forward.”

Grenville said the Trade Fair has opened the opportunity to move from the level of primary to secondary production, where primary products can be processed and converted into valueadded, envisioning that Linden can create avenues for itself through industry linkages.

“This is what this Trade Fair is about: Taking our primary products, link it to the secondary products and have finished products put into our domestic markets and still have products where we can do export...if any other region can do it, Region Ten can also do it,” Grenville declared.

The Trade and

Investment Fair also provided a platform for the display of locally made clothing, television and print productions and for food and beverages manufacturers to showcase what they had to offer.

“Demand for primary entrepreneurs’ products will help enable them to establish themselves and in turn the secondary produce would bring in new money...I always say we can do it. This is just the stepping stone,” Grenville pointed out.

Regional Chairman RenisMorian described the event as a “powerful expression of confidence” and encouraged participants to move towards producing products that have an economic and social impact on the community and to advancefrom cottage industries.

Also present at the event were local entertainment and cuisine.

Over the course of the three-day event, the fusion of efforts presented by local businesses and entrepreneurs set the stage for a bright future of the local industry.

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Times Women

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lobal Technology recently hosted a ‘talk’ with Secondary School female students,providing career guidance and insight on working in information technology.

At the event, the tech company discussed ways it could help achieve the students’ career goals of working in information and communications technology (ICT).

The speakers at the event were George Melville – CEO of Global Technology &INet Communications; Keren Boyce – National Frequency Management Unit; and Kenisha Wills – Sales & Marketing Executive.

The 25 students participating in the event were from West Demerara Secondary School; Covent Garden Secondary School;

Some of the students who participated in the ICT workshop

Listening attentively to how they can benefit from a career in ICT

Campbellville Secondary School; and Queenstown Secondary School.

Global Technology will be providing the students who participated in the Girls in ICT workshop a free course of their choosing.

The courses offered by Global Technology start from GYD$9,000,

making the total value of this initiative no less than GYD$225,000.

Additionally, Global Technology will sponsor a prize of a gift certificate for training valued GYD$50,000 for the Girls in ICT Competition this year, along with its yearly contribution to the Girls in ICT day event.

volved within their neighborhoods, a project Faudia has personally overseen.

ICA has also created an IndoCaribbean Special Collection of literature and media materials housed at Queens Library and run only community center for Guyanese and Trinidadians in Queens – in Richmond Hill, where programs for young people and families are delivered on a daily basis.

Faudia’s hard work and service to her community has not gone unnoticed.

In 2010, she received the US Census Award of Excellence for her organization’s efforts in educating and assisting the community to participate in

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Faudia Baijnauth

audia Baijnauth, co-founder and chairperson of Indo-Caribbean Alliance, Inc. (ICA), is a passionate advocate in creating programs and services for Indo-Caribbean residents in South Queens, US. Faudia was born in Berbice, Guyana and moved to New York in 1998.

She is responsible for the overall governance and direction of ICA, which has grown to become one of the leading Caribbean organizations in Queens.

Faudia holds a BA degree in Political Science from Baruch College and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker who, during the day, works as a unit supervisor for the August Aichhorn Center,

a Residential Treatment Facility that provides higher levels of care for adolescents and teenagers with severe emotional and behavioral problems.

As a unit supervisor, Faudia is responsible for all aspects of daily life for residents and for supervision of the Unit’s child care staff. She works alongside the facility’s clinical staff– psychiatrists, therapists, teachers and others to ensure youth reach a level of physical and mental stability.

With Faudia at the forefront of its operations, ICA has successfully advocated to re-draw the political boundaries of certain City Council districts to increase the voice of this community. The organization has helped hundreds of residents become new voters and have engaged them to be more in-

Global Technology has always supported women involved in IT. It has also provided training to the winners of the Amerindian Heritage Pageant and training scholarships to a number of promising young women around Guyana through a number of its other initiatives.

the US census. In 2015, she received the Queens Cancer Walk Community Impact Award and was the recipient of the 2016 Caribbean Business Connections Women of Power Award.

Faudia was also one of 30 individuals throughout the US who was selected for the “30 under 30” award by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington DC, recognized for her dedication to advocate for and represent the Indo-Caribbean Community in New York City.

To contact Faudia or to learn more about ICA, visit www.indocaribbean. org(http://guyanesegirlsrock.org)

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Times Book World The Shaping of Guyanese Literature

By Petamber Persaud

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Ian Randle

his is an extract of an interview with Ian Randle of Ian Randle Publishers. Randle has been awarded the Order of Distinction [Jamaica] and has received the Prince Claus Award [the Netherlands] and an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) Degree from the University of the West Indies. Randle is in Guyana to set up a University of Guyana Press that will publish the scholarly work of faculty and student researchers.

PP: It is now accepted that you are a pioneer

in Caribbean publishing, which is no mean accomplishment. How do you feel to be responsible for opening a world of opportunities in the book industry and especially for the people of the Caribbean?

IR: You know I never consider myself a ‘pioneer’.

When you’ve been in something for so long and having produced so much, you take almost everything you’ve done for granted. And the excitement of a new book wears off quite quickly.

PP: I still want to get a sense of how it feels to be a pioneer – so let’s look back over the years, not forgetting that you’ve been honoured for this pioneeringship, for this achievement in Caribbean publishing.

IR: The greatest honour itself is the books themselves. But the greatest pleasure, of course, is to go to bookstores and see someone reading one of your books or even to see someone pulling out a book from the shelf and just looking at it, because at the end of the day, when you’re so involved in every aspect of the production of the book, it is as much as [the reader’s

Randle (left) and Ivelaw Griffith, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Guyana, sign the agreement to establish the University of Guyana Press

book] as it is the author’s.

But getting back to your question: ‘How it feels to be a pioneer?’ I’ve been described as an ‘accidental publisher’.

PP: With all this work behind you?

IR: Well, that was some time ago.

I have said in other places for a very long time, I have never reconciled to the accidental career in which I found myself. I reckoned it took some 20 years to be reconciled to this ‘accidental career’ and it was not until I started my own business and came to the realization that I was stuck with it and I had to made it work that I finally accepted that maybe that career in journalism or law, which I always thought was in my DNA, that I maybe better or better at something else other than those two careers.

PP: Talking about DNA and origins, let’s go back to when and how it all started.

IR: Well, when I left university without thinking what career I wanted to pursue, I was offered a job as a local representative of a British publisher – in fact, that is the tradition in which most people get involved in publishing.

PP: Writing?

IR: No, no, no. We’re talking about the 70s; the British publishers were only interested in selling the books they produced.

The British publishers were not interested in passing on the skill of publishing to people in this part of the world; their only interest was selling the books they produced whether from the UK or from the Caribbean.

What was popular at the time was finding bright, young people who could market their books. But in the process of marketing their books, you made your own contacts, you saw the shortcomings, you began slowly over time to realize that you could do as well or even better. In fact,

the ideal people to be writing books for this part of the world are the people who live, teach, and have the experience.

After working for British publishers for about 20 years – more than one British publisher I started with – people who are old enough would have heard of GINN Publishing, which was producing primary school books.

PP: I heard of the name from Peter Kempadoo who was also involved in publishing and who had worked for British publishing house(s).

IR: I then moved on to Collins who was at the time very popular as publishers for the Caribbean, things like text books and dictionaries and stationeries. And finally I ended up with Heinemann; the experience with Heinemann was very different. In fact, I was headhunted by Heinemann while I was doing a graduate study for a degree in the UK. They wanted to establish in the Caribbean as they had done very successfully in East Africa, and they wanted to replicate what has worked in East Africa in the Caribbean.

I was headhunted and I came back to Jamaica and set up Heinemann for the Caribbean. We started publishing both literary and school text books and the rest, as they say, is history. In those years, between 1975 and 1990, when I gave up a part of my life, we produced… odd books.

PP: We’d take a walk down history with those books, but there is something you said about the British publishers not wanting to share the knowledge and skill in publishing.

Earlier today, I came across

an interesting article online about something very revolutionary in books business – in the mid-18th century London, there was this man named James Lackington who had the cheapest bookstore in London called the Temple of the Muses. He found ways to buy remaindered books and manuscripts and to resell them cheaply… and he also allowed patrons to browse, which was not happening elsewhere.

And that’s what made the book something we like – to touch, feel, smell – giving him the edge over other booksellers.

IR: And that’s one of the reasons why the ‘traditional book’, as we know it, printed on paper, is still surviving. With the onslaught of the internet and technology and EBooks and so on, people had been predicting the death of the book for over 25-30 years, saying that technology will kill everything. But the thing about books, one observer said people want to have an ‘immersive experience’ and that immersive experience means holding onto something, turning the pages although gadgets that exist now can do this for you. But they actually want to have the smell and feel of the book and to be able to curl up with one.

As publishers we have to adapt; not to see technology as a threat. Even in our own business, we have used technology to our advantage.

(Next week we’ll learn how Randle has used technology to his advantage.)

Responses to this author telephone (592) 226-0065 or email: oraltradition2002@ yahoo.com

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Times Heritage

By Odeen Ishmael

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uyana's development was seriously hampered by the prevalence of numerous tropical diseases, among which malaria was the worst. The Italian physician, Dr. George Giglioli, was, in great part, responsible for fighting this disease for more than four decades and drastically reducing its effects on the population.

Born in 1897 in Pisa, Italy, to an Italian father and an English mother, Giglioli grew up speaking both parents' languages, as well as French. In 1915, during his last year of high school in his hometown of Pisa, he was encouraged to study medicine by a physician friend of his father.

During his first year of medical training at the University of Pisa, World War I had already started, and he was called up for military duty in 1916. Shortly after, his squad was captured and he was imprisoned in an Austrian prison camp for the remaining 18 months of the war. He used his period of imprisonment to read all the medical textbooks he could find, and assisted at the prison hospital in the treatment of other prisoners. When the war ended, Giglioli returned to Italy and immediately resumed his studies. Through great determination, he was able to catch up on studies he had missed during the past two academic years.

He wrote his final examinations and received his medical degree in July 1921.

Giglioli then enrolled at the London School of Tropical Medicine, with the hope of eventually obtaining a job in one of the British colonies. Soon after completing his London studies, he learned that the Demerara Bauxite Company at Mackenzie, in the interior of Guyana, was looking for a medical officer. His application was accepted, and after agreeing to a three-year contract, he and his wife travelled by ship to Guyana in 1922.

The Demerara Bauxite Company offered medical services to its 1,000 employees and the population in the area through a hospital in Mackenzie. When Giglioli arrived, he found that the hospital facilities were grossly inadequate with an untrained staff, and was seriously in need of supplies and equipment. Improvements came about in May 1925, a new 60-bed hospital which opened.

It had x-ray and laboratory facilities, a sterile operating theater, and a trained staff that included professional nurses, and, later, a surgeon.

The health conditions of the people of Mackenzie challenged Giglioli to treat and study the diseases that were rampant.

Many patients were affected with malaria and hookworm, the latter affecting 80 percent of the population. He decided to treat the hookworm problem as his first priority, and instituted preventive measures.

These included improvements in sewage disposal methods and providing the miners with army surplus boots, purchased at cost.

Infection dropped to 6 percent and worker productivity increased dramatically.

Malaria proved a more serious problem.

Between 50 to 75 percent of all those who sought treatment at the hospital were suffering from this disease. The mosquitoes that carried the disease bred profusely following the rainy season in the large numbers of ponds formed in the bauxite mining areas. At that time, the only way to control the disease was through a prolonged course of quinine, an unpopular, bitter-tasting drug.

Dr. George Giglioli

This health situation at Mackenzie forced Giglioli to begin a study of the malaria problem, and as the country's first permanent medical research scientist, he discovered that the mosquito could not breed successfully in acidic waters. This finding would lay the foundation for his work in fighting the disease.

The period after 1929, which was marked by the "Great Depression" in the United States, saw a reduction in the demand for bauxite in North America. This resulted in a cut back on bauxite production, and the company laid off many of its workers, including Dr. Giglioli. He and his family returned to Italy in 1932, where he hoped to teach at a university. But he was not comfortable with the political situation, which was seeing the rapid growth of fascism. He yearned to return to the peace and comforts of Guyana.

His wishes were fulfilled when, shortly after the sugar company, Davson, which owned three sugar estates in Berbice, offered him the post of medical officer. The company was facing stiff competition from Bookers, which produced 90 percent of Guyana's sugar at that time. Davson felt that it had to modernize and improve public health conditions to prevent its workers from leaving to work on other estates.

Giglioli's first challenge was to rebuild the run-down estate hospitals. Most of his patients were suffering from malaria, anemia, and malnutrition. He therefore applied a programme to improve not just diet, but general living standards such as improved housing, water supply, and refuse and sewage disposal.

His work on the estates encouraged him to continue his studies on malaria that he had started at Mackenzie. He was able to identify the Anopheles darlingi mosquito as the main malaria carrier in Guyana.

This discovery, along with the information that this mosquito bred in rainwater collections, irrigation canals, trenches, and rice and sugarcane fields in flood fallow, enabled him to predict how widespread malaria would be in any given area.

In 1936, Booker's, the country's largest sugar producer, asked him to move to Georgetown to head the firm's laboratory, and to conduct systematic medical surveys aimed at improving health conditions on all the sugar estates in the country. Three years

later, he was placed in charge of a Malaria Research Unit which was established with funds from the Colonial Government, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the British Guiana Sugar Producers' Association. But the work of this Unit was interrupted in June 1940 when Italy entered World War II on the side of Germany.

As an Italian citizen, Dr. Giglioli was immediately placed under house arrest as an "enemy alien." He and other Italian and German residents of Guyana were kept as prisoners of war at the Mazaruni Penal Settlement.

But the Colonial Government of Guyana, faced with the increasing havoc caused by malaria, felt that Giglioli was too valuable as a scientist to be imprisoned. In August 1942, he was released and was given a job as a Government Malariologist.

The following year, three distinguished British scientists met with Giglioli in Guyana. One of the scientists, Dr. Alexander King, told him about the new insecticide, DDT, which the allies were using as a "secret weapon" to protect their troops from malaria. Unlike other insecticides, it was applied to the surfaces where adult

pal carrier, the Anopheles darlingi mosquito, had been completely eliminated from the coastal areas. The situation was more difficult in the interior because the disease bearing mosquitoes lived in the forest. In addition, settlements were far apart and it was not easy to get to them.

When there were intermittent outbreaks of malaria in the North-West District and the Rupununi savannahs, Giglioli applied a new technique. In 1961, with financial and technical assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF, he distributed salt treated with the antimalaria drug chloroquine to the populations of those remote areas. Despite the remoteness of many areas, this programme eliminated falciparum malaria (the most dangerous type) in the North-West District.

By the mid-1960s, most cases of malaria were wiped out.

As a result of Giglioli's achievements in fighting malaria, Guyana saw its overall health situation improve dramatically in the 1950s and 1960s. The most striking change, particularly on the sugar estates, was the reduction in deaths of women of child-bearing age and the increased surviv-

Anopheles darlingi mosquito

mosquitoes came to rest, and a single spraying continued to be fatal to the insects for months. Gigioli asked the scientists for assistance to obtain a quantity of DDT to conduct an experiment in malaria eradication, which would be the first in the Western Hemisphere. He was confident that this insecticide would be effective since his own research showed that the Anopheles darlingi mosquitoes were prevalent in people's houses. He believed it would be better to attack the adult mosquitoes by spraying the houses instead of trying to destroy the mosquito larvae.

Within a month, the first 500-pound consignment of DDT was on its way to Guyana.

The trial spraying of the insecticide began as soon as it arrived. A large-scale control programme commenced in 1946 on the sugar estates, and this became a countrywide campaign in 1947. It involved a house to house spraying of the insecticide by a Mosquito Control Service which was established for that purpose.So effective was the DDT that by 1951, malaria and its princi-

al of their children. Thus, a relatively rapid population growth was experienced during that period.

Giglioli's research on malaria in Guyana won him great respect internationally. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) sought his advice for anti-malaria work conducted in Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico and Jamaica. He also worked with PAHO specialists in Ghana, Nigeria, Somalia and Afghanistan. Giglioli died in 1975.

Towards the end of the twentieth century, the use of DDT was discouraged by international health and environmental authorities. Unfortunately, with the reduction of the use of this insecticide, malaria began to make a comeback in the 1980s. In 1986 it reappeared in the North-West District and in the Rupununi. Since then, cases of malaria infection continue to be reported in the interior and also on the coastal districts of the country. (Text from “The Guyana Story: From Earliest Times to Independence� by Odeen Ishmael)

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Towering trees in the Iwokrama forest

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uyana boasts an irresistible combination of fascinating and breathtaking natural beauty, pristine rainforests, immense waterfalls, and amazing wildlife blended with a vibrant indigenous culture and rich heritage.

Some are very honoured to see this natural beauty on a daily basis; one such person is Matt Hallett. Matt is a Wildlife Biologist, PhD candidate and Research Assistant at the University of Florida. He has been researching and exploring Guyana’s biodiversity for many years. He is also an affiliate of the Rupununi Learners Inc. and has been

Benab in Karasabai Village, Region Nine, with the Pakaraima Mountains in the background

volunteering his time and knowledge in giving back to indigenous villages.

His recent project is to document the number of jaguars that are in the Guyana’s Kanuku Mountains Protected Area. This he does by setting up remotely triggered cameras in Guyana’s deep jungle.

Matt has also been photographing breathtaking areas in the Rupununi region.

Sunday Times Magazine features a few of his scenic photos of the Rupununi region.

For more information on Matt’s projects in Guyana, visit Rupununi Wildlife Research Unit on Facebook.

A South Rupununi sunrise in Shulinab Village, Region Nine

Beautiful sunset over the Rupununi River

North Rupununi savannah with the Pakaraima Mountains in the background

Small creek winds through a forested valley in the Kanuku Mountains near Kaicumbay Village

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Times Healthy Living

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Lower risks of heart disease and strokes were linked to eating: apples; pears; citrus fruits; salads green leafy vegetables (such as lettuce); and cruciferous vegetables (such as cabbage and broccoli).

The researchers do not know if eating even more fruit and vegetables would have even greater health benefits as there is little evidence out there to review.

Dr Dagfinn Aune, one of the researchers, said: "Fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and to boost the health of our blood vessels and immune system.

"This may be due to the complex network of nutrients they hold.

"For instance, they contain many antioxidants, which may reduce DNA damage and lead to a reduction in cancer risk."

However, many people struggle to even eat the five a day (400g) recommended by the World Health Organization. (BBC)

ating loads of fruit and vegetables 10 portions a day - may give us longer lives, say researchers.

The study, by Imperial College London, calculated such eating habits could prevent 7.8 million premature deaths each year.

The team also identified specific fruit and veg that reduced the risk of cancer and heart disease.

The analysis showed even small amounts had a health boon, but more is even better.

A portion counts as 80g (3oz) of fruit or vegetables - the equivalent of a small banana, a pear or three heaped tablespoons of spinach or peas.

The conclusions were made by pooling data on 95 separate studies, involving two million people's eating habits.

Lower risks of cancer were linked to eating: green vegetables (such as spinach); yellow vegetables (such as peppers); and cruciferous vegetables (such as cauliflower).

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our day could be off to an even better start with a few simple tweaks.

Mistake 1: You hit the ground running.

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ell phones expose us to a form of electromagnetic radiation called radiofrequency (RF) energy, which, according to some scientific studies, can have dire effects on our bodies.

Here are some simple ways you and your family can limit exposure to the radiation:

Use a headset or speakerphone

No reliable data exist on the upper limit of safe talk time, but corded headsets can reduce any potential risk. These emit much less RF energy, and allow you to move the phone away from your body. One study shows that using a headset lowers radiation exposure eightfold.

Keep your phone out of your pocket

A study published last year in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery linked cell phone radiation to decreased bone density in the pelvis, and a 2008 study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that it lowers fertility in men.

Limit children's use

Kids

have

a

thinner

skull, and their brains are still developing—which may make them more vulnerable to any potential harmful effects of RF radiation.

Stop talking while driving

In addition to creating a potentially deadly distraction, using your phone in the car forces your cell signal to jump between wireless towers. Since RF is highest when a connection with a tower is first established, talking while traveling can increase exposure.

Don't chat with a poor signal

The harder your phone has to work to get reception, the more radiation it emits. This is the reason you should avoid using socalled radiation shields (the shiny stickers that claim to block radiation); they actually force the phone to transmit at a higher power.

Don't wear wireless headsets as if they were jewellery

Earpieces don't emit as much radiation as a phone, but they release some— even after your call ends.

Remove the device between conversations. (www.oprah. com)

You jump out of bed ready to face the day head-on. The problem is that you may be demanding too much from your back muscles, which are often stiff from a long night of resting in one place, says Robert D. Oexman, MBA, DC, a sleep and chiropractic expert and director of the Sleep to Live Institute. Move too quickly and your muscles may spasm and put you at risk for lower back pain or even a slipped or ruptured disk. Another reason to get up slowly: When we stand after lying down for hours, the blood rushes to the legs, and this can cause a lightheaded feeling that puts us at risk for a stumble. This effect, called orthostatic hypotension, is especially common in women, says Alan Hilibrand, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Try this: Before jumping into the shower, Oexman recommends hugging the knees to the chest (one at a time, then together). This will not only help warm up the muscles, but it will also get blood flowing throughout the body so you'll feel more stable when you rise and shine.

Mistake 2: You keep the window curtains down while you get ready for work.

Blackout shades turn your room into a dark, cozy

cave that can help you fall sleep. But their benefits last only until it's time to get up. To help you start your day with a positive mood and to set your internal clock (so that you can wind down later at night), you need sunlight. Letting in those a.m. rays may also help you regulate your weight, found researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Try this: The more light the better, so open the curtains all the way as soon as you get out of bed.

Mistake 3: You save your treat until the afternoon.

Most of us work hard, then take a break for personal time at lunch—or more likely around 3 p.m., when we begin to fade. But in a recent study from the University of Minnesota, when employees started the workday in a positive frame of mind, their mood got a bigger boost by pleasant

events than if they started out glum and grumpy. They were also less impacted by negative interactions with coworkers, found the researchers.

Try this: Splurge on that latte on your way into the office, or take a few minutes to call your sister or maybe even do a few sun salutations, if you're into that kind of thing—anything to perk up before the day really gets going.

Mistake 4: You set your alarm for 6:47 a.m.

You've figured out the snooze math: hitting that button equals 10 minutes of extra sleep plus three more minutes to untangle the sheets and get out of bed.

But sleeping in and dozing intermittently throws your body off schedule and will make it harder to fall asleep at night. This is why sleep experts curse the invention of that particular belland-whistle on most alarm clocks and beg you not to

use it.

Try this: Get up when your alarm goes off, not 10– 20 minutes later.

Mistake 5: The first thing you do after waking up is exercise.

You know you're supposed to eat breakfast within 30 minutes of getting up in order to jumpstart your metabolism, but that doesn't seem realistic when you're rushing to make an early-morning Zumba class.

Skipping the meal, though is a problem. You've been fasting all night and need some carbohydrates to top off your depleted energy stores—especially if you're about to deplete them further at the gym.

Try this: You don’t need a bowl of oatmeal with all the fixings. A handful of dry cereal or half a banana on your way to out the door is just fine (and a glass of water, of course, since the last time you drank anything was probably seven hours ago).

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Times Fashion

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onia Noel Designs offers chic collections of styles for any occasion. One of the designer’s most applauded pieces is her versatile scarf.

Dubbed the “convertible scarf”, these bespoke designs can be transformed from simple styles to statement pieces. Locally, regionally and internationally, Noel is famous for her sophisticated, versatile designs that

can be worn from the beach to the ballroom.

Recently, the designer celebrated 20 years in the fashion industry and will be releasing stylish designs in celebration of her milestone.

Visit Makin' Style Boutique by Sonia Noel at the Courtyard Mall, Robb Street, Georgetown, or check out Sonia Noel Designs on Facebook.

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oldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist and keyboardist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland.

After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as drummer and backing vocalist, completing the performing line-up. The band renamed themselves ‘Coldplay’ in 1998. They achieved worldwide fame with the release of the single "Yellow" in 2000. The band has won 62 awards from 209 nominations throughout their career, including nine Brit Awards - winning Best British Group four times five MTV Video Music Awards and seven Grammy Awards from 31 nominations. Coldplay has sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. The group has also performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, Sound Relief, Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, The Secret Policeman's Ball, Sport Relief and the UK's Teenage Cancer Trust.

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John Legend surprises commuters in London

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emi Lovato helped put smile on children's faces at Parker Hughes Hospital. The 24-year-old singer/ actress surprised the young patients at the children's hospital in Los Angeleson Thursday, March 30 as part of their second annual Make March Matter campaign.

Lovato also brought a special advanced screening of her upcoming animated movie "Smurfs: The Lost Village", which is set for an April 7 release in the U.S. In addition to getting to see the flick early, the children posed for selfies with the Smurfette voice ac-

tor alongside their family members.

The former Disney darling's not the only big name making a surprise visit to the children's hospital. "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian and "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" actor Jack Black also surprised kids at the hospital earlier this month.

More than 100 local L.A. businesses and corporate partners are said having committed to help CHLA exceed its US$1 million goal to support its patients for the month of March. (AceShowbiz)

Zac Efron apologizes to Paris Jackson for breaking her heart

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aris Jackson finally has a chance to meet her longtime idol, ZacEfron. The "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" actor is expressing his apology after he finds out that he's left the daughter of Michael Jackson heartbroken nearly a decade ago.

"I'm so sorry," the 29-year-old actor told E! News at CinemaCon. "I'll make sure I'm [there] next time if you come to visit."

The "17 Again" star then tried to make up for breaking Paris' heart by inviting her to the premiere of his latest film, "Baywatch".

"You should come to the 'Baywatch' premiere!" said the "Parkland" actor.

The "Dirty Grandpa" actor's apology came after Paris revealed during her appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that she was once

depressed when attending "High School Musical Live", which was her first concert experience.

Paris told Jimmy Fallon that she was "so bummed" because she couldn't watch the "High School Musical" star live due to his busy schedule. "They had some guy replace him and that was the most depressing

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thing about it," said Paris, adding, "I was this heartbroken 10-year-old."

Right after hearing that her favorite idol was offering an apology, Paris took to Twitter to tell her fans that she was just kidding. "y'aaaaaaallll.it was a joke???? i was like a child. pls chill," the 18-year-old actress tweeted. (AceShowbiz)

inutes earlier he'd tweeted, 'Arriving at London @StPancrasInt on @EurostarUK. Do they still have that piano there?'

Wearing shades paired with a long camel coat, he sang his biggest hits 'Ordinary

People' and 'All of Me', as well as 'Surefire' from his 2016 album Darkness and Light.

After 15 minutes, he stood up on the piano bench to thank the crowd before being quickly ushered away by security. (Glamour)

Candace Cameron Bure: ‘Loving Jesus doesn’t mean I hate gay people’

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andace Cameron Bure wants her fans to know that loving Jesus doesn’t mean hating gay people.

The 40-year-old Fuller House star recently came under attack after modeling a “Not Today Satan” T-shirt in a selfie on Instagram.

The phrase was made famous by RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio, who said the line during the hit show’s sixth season.

Del Rio (né Roy Haylock) — who sells “Not Today Satan” merchandise on her website and even named her latest tour after the phrase — noticed Bure’s post and regrammed it on social media.

“IF ONLY, THIS H O M O P H O B I C , R E P U B L I C A N KNEW………,” the 41-yearold drag queen wrote, adding a series of devil faces and hearts after it.

That move prompted Del Rio’s fans to flood Bure’s page with what she calls “horrible” comments, many pointing out that Bure should “look up where that quote comes from.”

“Didn’t know hypocrisy was in fashion,” wrote one.

“The irony is thick,” said another.

Bure then wrote Rio. “Why do you have to be nasty to me? You don’t know me or my heart.” she said.

“I’m not homophobic and [it’s] always sad when people think otherwise. Loving Jesus doesn’t mean I hate gay people or anyone. You sent a bunch of hateful people to my page writing horri-

ble things. I hope next time you’ll spread love and kindness, even when you disagree with people.”

She ended the comment — which Del Rio also Instagrammed — with a peaceful message: “Sending you love and wish you all the best. Truly.” (People)

Simple Life,” says Hilton.

“Plus, I just don’t really like the term ‘reality star.’ I feel

much more proud as a businesswoman.” (People)

Paris Hilton takes a stand against bottled water

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n a new ad campaign for SodaStream, Paris Hilton plays a scientist at the Paris Hilton Institute for Plastic Pollution Solutions—clad in a pink leopard print lab coat, duh.

Her goal?To “invent a miracle that will cure the world” of plastic bottles.

“Think how stupid and how 2003 you look carrying your sparkling water home

from the store,” she says in the ad, harkening back to the debut year of her timeless and effortlessly funny reality show The Simple Life.

For Hilton, filming the commercial was not only “so fun,” but eye-opening. “I just learned so much that I never knew before,” she tells PEOPLE. “People don’t realize what they’re doing to our

planet and what’s going to happen one day if they don’t stop. It’s killing animals in the ocean, it’s polluting the earth, and it’s unnecessary.”

Beyond that, the heiress was thrilled to show off her comedic skills. “I think a lot of people might not know that I have that fun side to me,” she says. “I wanted to have fun with myself and make people laugh and en-

tertain people. Doing things like this really does raise awareness in a fun, positive way.”

And while many are thrilled about Hilton’s return to the screen, don’t expect a reality comeback any time soon. “I have production companies all around the world pitching me ideas to get back into reality, but I just feel like you can’t top

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eerat Kapoor is an Indian film actress.

She began her career as an Assistant Choreographer for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer film, “Rockstar” (2011).

She made her acting debut with “Run Raja Run” (Telugu) in 2014.

Seerat’s performance in the 2015 romantic comedy, “Columbus”, was applauded as she played the average girl next door, Neeraja. In addition to acting and dancing, Seerat is a trained Indian classical singer since the age of 12. She will next be seen in “Raju Gari Gadhi 2”, a Telugu horror/ comedy film.

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Sridevi returns to the screen as a fierce mother

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ust a day after Raveena Tandon introduced fans to a fierce mother in the trailer of “Maatr”, the makers of Sridevi’s “Mom” have unveiled the motion poster of the film.

“Mom” is a thriller directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Boney Kapoor, Sunil Manchanda & Zee Studios. The film stars Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna.

AR Rahman has composed the music for the film.

With “Mom”, Sridevi returns to the Hindi cinema after five years - her last stint was the 2012 hit, “English Vinglish”.

(Hindustan Times)

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ollywood actress Raveena Tandon, whose next film “Maatr” deals with crime against women in society, says the clear intention behind making the film is to create awareness among the audience.

Speaking in Mumbai at the trailer launch of the film, Raveena said: “Intention behind Maatr is not commercial success but to spread a message of crime against women. This is the need of the hour, where people should start changing their mindset about women and take action against such criminals instead of shaming the victims based on the length of their clothes.”

She was present at the trailer launch along with the film’s director Aster Sayed and producers Anjum Rizvi and Manoj Adhikari.

Raveena, who last appeared in a cameo role in

Anuraag Kashyap’s “Bombay Velvet”, said she does not like the word ‘comeback’ as she has become very choosy about her films.

“I used to work in 30 films in a year during the early stage of my career. But now I have reached a point where I will do films that I completely believe in and I have no idea what I am doing next after ‘Maatr’.

So how many times should I make my comeback? I really do not like using that word,” the Mohra actor said.

As there are many upcoming women-centric films like “Noor”, “Mom”, “Haseena” besides the latest “Naam Shabana”, according to Raveena, “it is a great time in Indian cinema where so many women-oriented films are being made”.

“I would say that this (phase) should continue,” she said.

“Maatr” is all set to release on April 21. (IANS)

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ilmmaker Karan Johar, who recently became father to twins, has finally taken his children home from the hos-

pital.

Several pictures of him stepping outside the hospital and into the car have surfaced on the internet.

Karan was joined for the happy occasion with his friends and family and doctors from the hospital.

His babies, Roohi and Yash, spent over seven weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the hospital.

Karan came to receive his children on Wednesday afternoon, a source from the Surya Mother and Child Hospital.

The children were under the care of Bhupendra Avasthi, the director of the hospital. “The children were admitted on February 7. They were born premature at 30 weeks. They are now 37 weeks old. Today was the 50th day of their admission to the hospital,” the source said.

The babies were born in February this year through surrogacy but the news was revealed to the world only on March 5. In a long post on Twitter, Johar revealed his excitement on being “enormously blessed to be a parent.”

He said his mother, Hiroo Johar, would

Rajkummar Rao: ‘I don’t Google myself or let things get to me’

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ctor Rajkummar Rao says he is not alien to the pressure of expectations, yet he doesn’t let it get to him.

“I have made this really nice cocoon and I don’t let these things get inside it. I don’t google myself and I don’t let things get to me. The maximum happiness I get is when I give a good shot,” says Rao, who has worked in films such as “Shahid” ( 2 0 1 3 ) , “Queen” (2014), a n d

“Aligarh” (2016).

The National Award-winning actor explains, “I can’t work under pressure. As an actor, I have to be at peace with myself. If I’m stressed, then I can’t work well.”

About the pressure of delivering a good film every time, he adds, “The image of an actor changes with every film. I am grateful that people think that I do good films but God forbid, if I do two bad films in a row that will change everything.”

The actor has worked with several art houses and commercial directors such as Hansal Mehta, Vikas Bahl and Vikramaditya Motwane and if there is one quality he looks for in directors is passion for films.

“I want directors to be as passionate as I am for the projects. If somebody new comes up to me, I want to see how much they love the script, and if my understanding is the same as theirs, then there has to be a common thread.”

(Hindustan Times)

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riyanka Chopra has lauded her cousin Parineeti Chopra for her maiden attempt at singing in her upcoming film, “Meri Pyaari Bindu”.

Parineeti, 28, took to Twitter to share the YouTube link of her first song titled “Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin”.

“My first attempt at singing! What do you think? #MaanaKeHumYaarNahin out now @MeriPyaariBindu,” tweeted Parineeti.

To this, proud sister Priyanka re-tweeted with, “Proud of you baby! Your daddy will be proud! So would mine! @ParineetiChopra.”

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aster of awesome get-ups, Ranveer Singh has donned yet another eyebrow-raising look, this time for a new ‘Jack and Jones’ ad campaign. He tweeted a picture on Thursday, in which he is seen sporting some deadly dreadlocks.

“There’s chaos in the offing... #DontHoldBack @JackJonesIndia,”

be an integral part in raising the infants, a boy and a girl, who he has named Yash (after his father, late filmmaker Yash Johar), and Roohi (a rearrangement of his mother’s name). He also thanked the woman who gave birth to the babies.

Calling it a “well thought out decision,” he says he understands the responsibilities that come with becoming a parent and is prepared for them. He adds that he knows his work and travels will now take a back seat. Johar had always expressed his desire to father children. In his recently released autobiography, The Unsuitable Boy, he had written that he wanted to adopt a child or have a surrogate child.

Earlier this week, Karan said over social media that those who have premature babies should not get discouraged.

The “My Name is Khan” director shared that he wants to reach out to people about the virtues of neonatal intensive care for premature children.

“Millions of preemies are born every year... but babies are resilient. With the right kind of care, they stand just as good a chance of survival as anyone else,” Karan wrote.

“If your baby is a preemie, don’t be discouraged. Seek help... Don’t lose faith, don’t lose heart,” he added. (IANS)

The younger Chopra sister wrote back saying that she was only following the path shown by the “Quantico” actor.

“Thank you Mimi didi want to follow your footsteps!!! Papa is happy,” Parineeti said.

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is paired opposite Parineeti in the YashRaj film, also heaped praise on his co-star.

He tweeted, “@ ParineetiChopra ki awaaz bilkul meri novel ki heroine jaisi hai (Her voice resembles my novel’s heroine) - smooth aur (and) sexy! #MaanaKeHumYaarNahin.”

(Press Trust of India)

the post read.

Ranveer is seen in sinister, white contact lenses and a sleek, dark suit.

He is holding on to a cane, striking a stern pose.

A lot of people have also compared his look to Aquaman from “Justice League”, played by Jason Momoa.

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Times Feature

Star of the week

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omedian Damian Jagroop, who hails from Corentyne, Berbice, enjoys “making people laugh”, which inspired him to start local comedy group Cool Boyz. The idea to create episodes of laughter based on local culture is credited to Damian. Cool Boyz debut video was posted on Facebook in July 2014 and was an instant hit.

Along with two of his childhood friends, Damian spreads laughter via videos made by the group. The Cool Boyzseries is based on “Guyanese jokes” told to its members by others, or from observing people. Damian plays ‘Practa’ on the comedy show, a character he connects with as the role allows him to pursue his passion for entertaining others.

The comedian describes himself as a “simple guy enjoying life”.

He said: “Making people laugh is my number one aim, so sit back, enjoy and have a laugh!”

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Cat eye sunglasses tend to be the most feminine and flattering shape and they add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any look, as proven by Miranda Kerr

our sunglasses are your number one accessory. They play double-duty helping to keep harmful sun rays out and be

seen as the individual you are.

Choosing the right frame can be a challenge. Should you go blue or green? Thin

or thick? Round or angular? From the right colour to choose, to the materials that are relevant, let the celebrities inspire you.

Geometric browline sunglasses are very cool as shown

by Kylie Jenner

Kris Jenner wearing square sunglasses, which tend to work best on oval and round shaped faces

Add a pop of colour and a little fun to your wardrobe by completing your look with a brightly coloured or bold printed pair of sunglasses like a pair Paris Hilton is wearing

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Times Art

From simple beginnings, the National Collection over the years has gathered and exhibited artwork of Guyana’s best artists

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uyana’s national gallery of art, officially known as the National Collection, is housed at Castellani House, the name given to the build-

ment in 1992, it was realized that the then-disused residence would make a good home for the national collection, so on May 24, 1993, it was designated the home of

ly Guyanese masters such as E.R. Burrowes, Vivian Antrobus and Hubert Moshett, to the second generation that includes Denis Williams, Stanley Greaves, Castellani House located on Vlissengen Road

"Country Houses" by Jerry Barry (1985)

ing in honour of its designer and builder Cesar Castellani.

The art collection’s unofficial beginnings developed in the 1950s when public subscription was mustered to purchase a Denis Williams painting, “Human World”.

Its official start came in 1962, when the National History and Arts Council was established, which began to acquire works of art

by Guyanese artists. The council acquired important pieces for the fledgling collection, but since it had no actual gallery, many pieces were held in various government buildings and in Guyana’s foreign embassies.

After a change in govern-

the National Collection and renamed Castellani House.

With this move, the collection at last gained a permanent site and space in which its pieces could be displayed. Everley Austin was appointed first curator in 1994, who was then succeeded by Elfrieda Bissember in 1996. After Bissember’s departure, Ohene Koama was appointed Curator (ag).

The National Collection is now managed by the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture Youth and Sport, and has grown to over 1,200 pieces of fine art by major and lesserknown Guyanese artists.

The collection encompasses work from ear-

Ron Savory, Donald Locke and others who followed them.

It also includes other artists who contributed to the visual imagination of Guyana over the years – major names such as Aubrey Williams, Philip Moore, Gary Thomas, and others, including contemporary names such as Winslow Craig, Bernadette Persaud, George Simon, Oswald Hussein and many others.

Containing many artistic treasures, the National Collection is a symbol of Guyana, an invaluable resource, and a priceless national asset. (Text based on “Panorama: A Portrait of Guyana. Images from

"Dance to Olukun" by Doris Rogers (1987)

the National Collection of Guyana”)

"Green Land of Guyana" by Cyril Kanhai n.d.

"Essequibo River, Ariputa" by Maggie Dookhun (1998)

"Loading Cane" by Gordon Welcome n.d.

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Times Tech

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Pad is transforming the way we teach and learn. Powerful creative tools, interactive textbooks, and a universe of apps and content make for endless learning possibilities. All on a device everyone already loves to use.

iPad in the classroom There’s a reason both teachers and students love iPad. It enables endless opportunities to create hands-on, customizable learning experiences. Reach more students with apps and books geared to any level or subject. Develop your own interactive materials with iBooks Author. Organize and deliver your lessons with iTunes U. Discover a world of possibilities with iPad.

Teaching with iPad See how teachers are using iPad and a breadth of content from iTunes to transform learning and build deep understanding in their classrooms. Get an inside look at inspiring lessons and find practical and effective tips from real teachers on how to harness the resources at your fingertips to take your lessons to the next level.(Apple)

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Apps, books and more When it comes to finding content for your lessons, iPad has something for everything you teach. And for everything your students want to learn. There are hundreds of thousands of apps, interactive textbooks, videos and podcasts that cover every subject and grade level.

The App Store, iBooks and iTunes U make it simple to navigate and find what you need.

And new resources are added every day.

Tech news

Facebook launches Snapchat-style Stories

Samsung TV is literally wall art

oday's TVs can look nice enough hanging on the wall, but nobody would mistake one for an actual painting. Until now.

Samsung will soon begin selling TVs that try their damnedest to mimic real art.

Called ‘The Frame’, the new "TV" has a bezel that looks like a picture frame and displays images from its library of more than 100 art pieces, including landscape, architecture, wildlife, action scenes and draw-

ings. You can also display your own photos.

Instead of turning off like a standard TV, leaving a blank black rectangle on the wall, The Frame is designed to always show its picture when someone is in the room. It uses a motion sensor that keeps the image onscreen as long as it senses movement.

When there's no motion after a while, the screen goes blank, saving power.

The Frame has numerous options for art layouts and colors, as well as customizable accessory options including interchangeable bezels. An included ultraflush wall mount and "invisible" wiring approach of its OneConnect breakout box further up the design ante.

The Frame goes on sale later this year in 55- and 65-inch sizes. Its specifications as a TV will be roughly equivalent to 2017 Samsung sets in the MU series. Pricing was not announced. (CNET)

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acebook has launched its own version of the Snapchat Story feature.

The company is encouraging users to take more pictures and add effects and filters like falling snow and rainbows.

With the update, users will be able to get to the new in-app Facebook Camera with one swipe and will be able to share a picture privately with a friend, or share it on their news feed.

As in Snapchat, users will be able to add a picture to a gallery but they'll disappear in 24 hours.

Facebook-owned Instagram, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp have all added similar features recently.

Snapchat says it wants to concentrate on building gadgets and has called itself a camera company rather than a social media network.

Facebook, which now has 1.86 billion users, denies it took its camera ideas from

Snapchat and says it got them from its own users.

"Our goal here is to give people more to do on Facebook, and that's really been the main inspiration," said Connor Hayes, a Facebook product manager.

One of the first camera effects will be the ability to morph someone in a photograph into a yellow, cartoon Minion.

The latest “Minion” movie, “Despicable Me 3”, is due out in a few months and Facebook has deals to licence content from six film studios, as well as from two artists.

Design director Kristen Spilman says another visual effect allows someone in a picture to "become a laser cat with super powers".

The effects will vary by location.

Kristen Spilman said that when Facebook tested the ability to add the phrase LOL, users in Ireland didn't know what it meant.(BBC)

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Recipe of the Week

By Cindy Yanasha Angulo

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ake a different approach to styling your homes with these top nature-inspired colour combinations.

with seeds removed 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 large mangos (almost ripe, Salt/pepper to taste but still hard) 1 large handful cilantro Juice of half a lemon (celery), finely chopped 1 scotch bonnet pepper, sliced

Method Orange, Hot Pink, White - Hot pink can take a classic palette and instantly make it more modern. Add some fun to your home by mixing hot pink with orange and ultra-white

Peel and slice the mangos into chunks.

Put all ingredients in a large bowl (basin) and toss to coat the mango.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavours combine. (www. yanashaskitchen.com)

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Aqua, Navy, Flamingo Pink - Layer different shades of blue such as aqua, blue-gray and navy, then add in hints of flamingo pink. This works great for a ‘summer’ look

void sticky rice: Wash the rice a few times until the water runs clear.

Remove all the water until no water remains. Let it sit for 20 minutes.

This will remove all the starch and help the rice to remain separate.Also adding a few drops of lemon juice to the rice while cooking, you will find that the grains of rice tend to remain separate.

Remedy for salty curry: Wash a potato. Cut into two. Place the two halves of the raw potato in the curry and it will absorb the extra salt.

Overripe tomatoes: Dip them in cold water, add some salt and leave overnight.

They will be fresh and firm to touch the next day.

Avoiding over-spilling milk when boiling: Before pouring milk into a pot for boiling rub butter along the top edge and inside lip of the pot. When the milk foams up, it will stop over spilling when it hits the butter.

The best way to thaw fish is in milk. The milk draws out the frozen taste and gives the fish a fresh flavour.

To prevent butter from over-browning in your pan, add a little bit of lemon juice.

Celery getting floppy? Try wrapping it in tin foil before storing in the refrigerator.

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Raspberry, Stone Gray - Put a fresh spin on pink by opting for raspberry which has a mix of red and gray undertones. Pair it with stone gray, which is a beautiful new neutral

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or cleaning a glass-top stove, use lemon juice or vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with hot water, and add either lemon juice or vinegar. Spray the solution directly on the grimy stain, and wipe with a clean cloth. Repeat as necessary.

For both methods, don't forget to rinse the clean spot again and wipe it completely dry with another cloth.

Baking soda's a great all-purpose cleaning solution for lots of things around the house. Mixed with water you can use it to remove tarnish from copper, juice and coffee stains from countertops, discoloration on stainless steel and hard-toremove grease.

For stubborn stains on granite countertops, try using a poultice, or extractor.

Make a paste using flour plus hydrogen peroxide. The thick, pasty mixture should be applied generously, then covered with a plastic sheet and taped around the edges with painter's tape. Let it stand for 24 hours or more, then scrape up the paste and rinse the countertop with water.

Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!

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hese are actual excuse notes from parents excusing their children from missing school (includes original spelling): “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on Jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and also 33.”

“Please excuse Roland from P.E. for a few days.

Yesterday he fell out of a tree and misplaced his hip.”

“Please excuse Jennifer for missing school yesterday.

We forgot to get the Sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it Monday, we thought it was Sunday.”

“Carlos was absent yesterday because he was playing football. He was hurt in the growing part.”

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three-year old put his shoes on by himself. His mother noticed the left was on the right foot. She said, "Son, your shoes are on the wrong feet."

He looked up at her with a raised brow and said, "Don't kid me, Mom. I KNOW they're my feet."

father was reading Bible stories to his young son.

He read, "The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt."

His son asked, "What happened to the flea?" city slicker came upon two country folk balancing a long piece of lumber vertically on the ground, while a third fellow with a measuring tape climbed up on the lumber.

“What are you doing?” asked the urbanite.

“We are trying to measure this piece of wood,” replied the country cousin.

“Why not lay it down and measure it?” asked the city fellow.

Nope,” replied the country boy. “That won’t do it!

We want the height, not the length!”

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ax went into the doctor’s office for his annual check-up, and the doctor asked if there was anything unusual he should know about.

So Max told the doctor that his suit must have shrunk over the last year, because it didn’t fit when he went to get ready for a wedding recently.

The doctor said, “Suits don’t shrink just sitting in a closet. You probably put on a few pounds.”

“That’s just it, doctor, I know I haven’t gained a single pound since the last time I wore it.”

“Well, then,” said doctor, “You must have a case of Furniture Disease.”

“What in the world is Furniture Disease?” asked Max. “That’s when your chest starts sliding down into your drawers.”

t is indeed the best drink you can give your child. Water lubricates the joints, cools the system, and makes muscles work efficiently and organs function properly. It's the main fluid in blood, aiding the passage of nutrients throughout the body. It also aids in the relief of constipation.

If a child doesn't get enough water, the colon reabsorbs the water from the waste material, causing the bowel movements to be hard. The brain also needs water to function well: Children who aren't sufficiently hydrated may show impaired concentration in school. It's especially important for a child with a cold to drink lots of fluids as this keeps the membranes moist and the secretions thin and moving so they don't get more infected.

As a general guide, infants need to take in about 1.5 ounces of fluids per pound of weight per day.

Older children need around one ounce per pound per day. So, a 60-pound child should drink about eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids a day. If he's been running around a lot or participat-

water around your home, especially in the kitchen, the bedroom, and in the family room. This gives your children the message that when they're thirsty, they should reach for a

ing in some other intense activity, or it's a very hot day, he may need to drink a few more glasses. Here are some ways to hydrate your children: Make water easily accessible. Place bottles of

glass of water. Place a bottle of water on their nightstands to make it readily available should they wake up thirsty in the middle of the night or in the morning.

Serve water with meals instead of juice or soda. The

constant exposure to water will make a big difference.

Flavour or fizz it.

While you want your children to get in the habit of drinking plain water, they will always love juice. And they can still have their favourites - just dilute it. Mix three parts water to one part of 100 percent fruit juice for a healthier drink.

Or add a squirt of lemon juice or a wedge of lemon, lime, or orange to the water. For a fizzy treat, serve plain seltzer - it's a fantastic substitute for soda.

Take it to go. Always bring a bottle of water on car rides, family walks, and other outings.

Serve water-rich foods. Many good-for-you foods, such as soup, fruit, and milk, contain 80 to 90 percent water. Watermelon is a great water-logged fruit - and a kid-friendly favourite. Homemade juice popsicles and smoothies are another sweet treat that will fill your children with fluid.

STORY TIME

By Lakeram Haynes

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ncle Fred Allicock, who comes from the Arawak tribe, once told me how the traditional way of life used to be similar across indigenous communities in Guyana. These common practices concerned hunting and fishing, of course, but also certain sports, which would be practiced by most communities.

One of these sports was the Bimitti, an important endurance run. This run tested the resistance of young men willing to prove to their community that they were tough and could handle running on a long distance. Only the toughest members of the community would win, but the Bimitti, as a social event, would also be a way of keeping the community togetherness, happiness and harmony.

To hold a Bimitti race, a community would dedicate a local building where plenty of parakari – a local drink similar to kasiri – would be stored.

Approximately 50 to 100 buckets of strained parakari containing 20 liters each would be stored in these buckets, while two sturdy men guarded the entrance of the building.

Many ambitious young participants coming from several communities took part in this race, which would go over seven miles before reaching the house.

Once a runner had reached the house, his objective was to get past the two strong men guarding the door. But if the two guards grabbed him and lifted him up, the runner would lose the competition and be put aside, while the

guards would wait for the next runner to test his toughness.

The runner, who successfully passed the guards after running seven miles, was then able to enter the house, where two old women would wait to congratulate him. These two women would then feed him with the husk of the parakari.

After that, having recognized the new winner, the two women would tell him that the house full of parakari is all his, and that as the new master of the house he now has the power to open it up to the rest of the participants and the wider community. And then the celebrations of the toughest runner would start with everyone having a great time dancing and drinking.

The Bimitti race was done in the past. Unfortunately, it does not happen these days and most young men are not challenged in this way anymore. But I suppose that they do other things, which keep them tough and strong. (Photo by Géraud; www.pantaniblog.org)

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rother John entered the "Monastery of Silence" and the Abbott said, "Brother, this is a silent monastery; you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so."

Brother John lived in the monastery for five years before the Abbott said to him, "Brother John, you have been here five years now; you may speak two words."

Brother John said, "Hard bed."

"I'm sorry to hear that," the Abbot said. "We will get you a better bed."

After another five years, Brother John was called by the Abbott. "You may say another two words, Brother John."

"Cold food," said Brother John, and the Abbott assured him that the food would be better in the future.

On his 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Abbott again called Brother John into his office. "Two words you may say today."

"I quit," said Brother John.

The Abbot replied, "It is probably best; you've done nothing but complain since you got here."

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Portmanteaus

ake part of one word and its meaning, and combine it with another word and its meaning, and you have a portmanteau.

For example, the word “brunch” is a portmanteau that combines “breakfast” and “lunch” to create a word for a meal one has in between, and often instead of, breakfast and lunch.

Portmanteaus are very popular with tacky gossip magazines that use them to refer to celebrity couples, such as “Brangelina” for Brad

Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Portmanteaus were actually popularised by Lewis Carroll, who used the word “portmanteau” for the first time in “Alice Through the Looking Glass”. Alice asks Humpty Dumpty to explain words from the nonsense poem “Jabberwocky” and is told that slithy is “like a portmanteau-there are two meanings packed up into one word”. Although slithy hasn't caught on (it's made up of slimy and lithe, according to Humpty Dumpty). Another portman-

teau invented by Carroll has in fact found a place in the language: chortle (supposedly from chuckle and snort).

Common Portmanteaus

In modern times, portmanteau words have entered the English language regularly. We see their widespread coinage in different fields of life. No doubt, they are both useful and interesting. Below is a list of examples of portmanteau words that are popular: education + entertain-

ment = edutainment fan + magazine = fanzine cyberspace + magazine = cyberzine telephone + marathon = telethon medical + care = Medicare parachute + troops = paratroops motor + hotel = motel camera + recorder = camcorder web + log = blog iPod + broadcasting = podcasting

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hen you curtail a word, you remove the last letter and still have a valid word.

Example: Begin - Heavenly body.

Answer: Start - Star.

1. To look for - To perceive 2. Use the mind - Slender, narrow 3. Enclosed army vehicle - A colour; darkening of the skin 4. Tree covering - Metal rod 5. Timber; board – A scheme developed in advance see ANSWERS on page 23

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GEOZONE

Sun Parakeet

un Parakeet (or Sun Conure; Aratinga solstitialis) is a stunning golden-orange bird with an orange-red face and belly, while the wings and tail represent a mix of yellow, green, and blue tones.

The photo featured this week was taken by the Rupununi Wildlife Research Unit teams in Karasabai Village, Region Nine. According to the Unit, these Sun Parakeets living in the Pakaraima highlands are the last remnant of a population that once stretched across the Rupununi savannahs, but was driven nearly to extinction by bird trapping for the pet trade. However, this population is very special and closely watched by dedicated community members who are now benefiting from their stewardship, as birdwatchers who are flocking to Karasabai to view these rare birds in the wild and provide a sustainable source of income for village residents in the process.

Check out Rupununi Wildlife Research Unit on Facebook for more information.

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Breathtaking shot of the Rio Solimoes and the Rio Negro refusing to mix

he ‘Meeting of the Waters’ in Brazil is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world.

This is the point where two tributaries of the Amazon River, each of distinctly different hue, converge – only to stage a stand-off of sorts. One, the Rio Solimoes, is a light sandy colour. Its rival the Rio Negro may not be as black as its name suggests (it looks like tea without milk), but is the darker of the pair, owing to the leaves and dead foliage it picks up on its route down from the Andes.

The effect is akin to an oil slick (a film or layer of oil floating on an expanse of

The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a game with the correct numbers. Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

water) on the ocean, the two rivers visibly refusing to mix, the Rio Negro holding its ground as a dusky tide.

The sheer stubbornness of the Rios Solimoes and Negro mixing is as a result of the stark differences in temperature, speed and water density between the two. The Rio Negro is colder, heavier and slower-moving than its neighbour.

However, they eventually do mix.

After several kilometres, the two rivers converge thanks to a blast of fast-moving whitewater, and become part of the Lower Amazon River.

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets airport named in his honour

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ristiano Ronaldo now has an international airport named after him. The Real Madrid striker was joined on March 29 by dozens of guests and hundreds of fans in his native Madeira Islands for an official ceremony renaming the local airport as Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal’s president and the prime minister flew to the island and unveiled a commemorative plaque outside the terminal entrance, above a bust of Ronaldo.

The 32-year-old Ronaldo is a local hero in Madeira, where he is seen as a rags-toriches success. He already has a statue, a museum and a hotel named after him in Madeira. “You know how proud I am of my roots, my homeland,” Ronaldo, wearing a dark suit and tie, said in a speech.

The four-time player of the year has made a record 138 national team appearances for Portugal and is the team’s top scorer with 71 goals.

The change was decided by the Madeira

regional government after Portugal won the 2016 European Championship. Critics said a more distinguished historical figure would be more appropriate. Petitions were started for and against the change.

Ronaldo acknowledged that it was rare for a public figure to be honoured while still alive, saying he was aware that some people didn’t agree with the name change. However, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said the tribute was legitimate because it was decided by an elected government.

Ronaldo, Rebelo de Sousa said in his speech, is “an example of excellence” and “projects Madeira and Portugal across the world far more than anybody else.”

Ronaldo is not the first football player with his name on an airport. In Northern Ireland, an airport was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport in 2006, a year after the local player and former Manchester United winger died. (The Guardian)

Brain Teaser Answer

1. Seek - See 2. Think - Thin 3. Tank - Tan

SUDOKU

4. Bark - Bar 5. Plank - Plan

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Deadly shark washes up after Cyclone Debbie

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bull shark's been found washed up on a road in Australia following Cyclone Debbie.

Queensland Fire and Rescue tweeted the image, along with a warning.

"Think it's safe to go back in the water? Think again!

A bull shark washed up in Ayr. Stay out of floodwater."

The powerful cyclone brought widespread disruption to the area including flash flooding. Thousands of people had to flee their homes and some are still without power.

Bull sharks are common in the area, with many of them living in nearby creeks and rivers.

Garbage being cleared from Mount Everest

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huge clear up is taking place on Mount Everest as the climbing season starts.

Tonnes of old equipment, rubbish and human waste litter the world's highest mountain.

Now climbers are being asked to help remove it.

Canvas bags have been left around the various camps. Since 2014, climbers have been fined if they don't bring enough rubbish back with them after scaling the peak.

Everest is sometimes described as the world's highest garbage dump.

The sharks can survive in both saltwater and freshwater and can travel far up rivers.

Alongside great whites and tiger sharks, bull sharks are aggressive in nature and are the most likely to attack humans. (Excerpted from BBC Newbeat)

The worst of the rubbish is found at Camp Two - 6,400m (21,000ft) above sea level. Helicopters are being used to bring down the trash, which includes oxygen tanks, tents, eating utensils and other camping

materials.

In the past, around 16 tonnes of rubbish has been removed from the mountain but it's not known how much is still up there.

As well as the normal rubbish left behind by

countries (and occasionally the happiest country) in the world.

Colombia’s population is 90% Catholic. The largest immigrant group is Middle Eastern Arabs – between 40,000 and 50,000 arrived here between 1880 and 1930, and today there are Arab communities throughout the country (one of South America’s largest mosques is located in Maicao, in Colombia’s Guajira Department). Despite this, there is very little religious tension. International terrorism has yet to reach this country, and crime statistics make no mention of anti-Muslim hate

crimes there.

To an outsider, it may seem naïve, but Colombians’ steadfast happiness has been their most effective weapon in the war against despair. It has seen them through civil wars

climbers, the situation was made worse by the deadly earthquakes in 2015 - which killed 9,000 people across Nepal - and left lots of abandoned camps on the mountain.

Sherpas are actually paid US$2 for each kilo of trash they pick up, but it's all volunteer work for the tourist climbers.

"This way we hope to bring down the trash without any extra cost," says the Tourism Department official Durga Dutta Dhakal.

But some of the things that won't be coming down the mountain are the dead climbers. At least 200 bodies are thought to still be on Mount Everest - a frozen reminder to the perils of tackling the summit. (BBC Newsbeat)

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olombians live for the celebration. The South American country has more festivals than days of the year, and whether it’s the multiday revelry of Carnival in Barranquilla, the great kaleidoscopic displays of floral colours during Medellín’s Feria de las Flores or Caribbean coastal residents dressing their donkeys in drag and parading them down the streets during the Festival de Burro, there’s always a party to be had.

This is just one of many reasons an annual WIN/ Gallup International poll ranks Colombia as one of the happiest

and bombings and kidnappings, and has carried them to the cusp of the final victory, where dreams of the peaceful country they so richly deserve might finally become reality.

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Archie

Avoid any person or situation that poses a threat.

(March 21Make personal changes that April 19) will ensure a healthy future.

Good nutrition and exercise should be implemented into your everyday routine.

ARIES

Trust in your knowledge, TAURUS experience and intelligence (April 20- to get ahead. Take action May 20) and make a point to become more aggressive in your pursuit of truth and justice.

Don’t limit what you can GEMINI do. Size up a situation and (May 21bring about the changes that June 20) will provide you with the platform you need to get things done your way. Celebrate your victory.

CANCER (June 21July 22)

LEO (July 23Aug. 22)

Dilbert

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

Behind-the-scenes activity will lead you astray. To find out what’s really going on, ask pertinent questions and make decisions based on facts. Avoid unpredictable and erratic individuals.

Size up whatever situation you face when dealing with children, elders or a group you belong to and make changes based on your findings. Your insight will help secure your position.

Listen attentively and show support and kindness when dealing with friends, relatives and those in need of your help. You can make a difference and gain loyalty, trust and favors in return.

LIBRA Problems will develop with (Sept. 23- someone you care about if you Oct. 23) let emotional matters spin out of control. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Honesty will help you avoid further complications.

Peanuts

You’ll be in a good posiSCORPIO (Oct. 24- tion to make a deal, but don’t Nov. 22) do so for the wrong reason.

Choose what suits you, not what someone else wants.

Romance is highlighted.

Don’t hold back when it SAGITTARIUS comes to expressing your feel(Nov. 23ings and engaging in discusDec. 21) sions that will help stabilize your home and family life.

Honest and open communication will be appreciated.

Calvin and Hobbes

Take care of personal CAPRICORN business, put common sense (Dec. 22- first and stabilize your fiJan. 19) nancial situation. Don’t be fooled by what others do.

Taking a risk will only cause you undue stress.

If you make time for chilAQUARIUS dren, elders and friends, you (Jan. 20- will be the recipient of unbiFeb. 19) ased opinions, suggestions and solutions that will make your life easier. A personal decision can be made.

An emotional confrontaPISCES (Feb. 20- tion will leave you in an awkMar. 20) ward position. Look for an alternative if you don’t feel comfortable with what someone wants you to do.