Sunday Times Magazine, November 19, 2017

November 19, 2017

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Dozens of new wildlife species discovered at Kaieteur National Park

Area near the study site with extensive forest in an undulating landscape with rivers and creeks (Photo by Evi Paemelaere)

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ozens of species, which are likely new to science, have been discovered in the Kaieteur National Park (KNP) and Upper Potaro area in Guyana during a monthlong expedition by a team of intrepid researchers.

Some of these species found are thought to only occur in the Guiana Shield.

These findings were among the most significant highlighted in a recent report released by World Wildlife Fund Guianas and Global Wildlife Conservation. The report is the second in a series which aims to highlight

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Guyana’s incredibly rich biodiversity and represents the most recent broad-based floral and faunal assessment in this unique region.

The publication reveals that: 1. More than 30 species, including 6 species of fish, 3 plants, 15 aquatic beetles and 5 odonates [an order of predatory insects that comprises the dragonflies] are more than likely new to science. Many species were also recorded for the first time in Guyana.

2. The Kaieteur Plateau - Upper Potaro provides important habitat

for many charismatic and threatened species such as the Tepui Swifts, Jaguar, Guianan Cock of the Rock, White-lipped Peccary and an icon of the KNP, the Golden Rocket Frog.

3. More than 50% of birds, 40% of odonates, 30% of mammals, and 43% of amphibians known to occur in Guyana, inhabit the area.

The distinctiveness of the area’s biodiversity stems from several factors including the integrity of the undisturbed forest, river and stream habitats; its topography and geology and the isolating effect on species which the Kaieteur Falls and the presence of numerous rapids in the Potaro River exert.

At the same time, however, human-induced pressure on the landscape is growing and was evident during the survey. For instance, aquatic beetles and odonates, whose presence are an indication of good water quality, were completely absent in some creeks where mining had taken place. Loss of forest and water quality due to mining not only has an impact on the environment and biodiversity but also on local people who rely on the

The Groete Creek carrying frog, Stefania evansi, is found in the Kaieteur National Park and is endemic to Guyana.

The frog rears its offspring on its back until they are ready to fend for themselves (Photo by Andrew Snyder)

area for their livelihoods, freshwater, fish, game, timber and other natural resources.

With such tremendous importance for nature and livelihoods, it is thus extremely important that eco-

nomic development for the area and its inhabitants is based on the principle of using natural resources in a well-planned and sustainable way. In fact, maintaining the largescale integrity of the landscape, which takes into account both highland and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods is essential for the region’s long-term conservation.

The research teams hope that their results will be utilised to the fullest to guide land-use planning at the national level, managers of protected areas, particularly of the Kaieteur National Park, and community mem-

bers and researchers to better understand the biodiversity of this area and to plan for its management.

The BAT survey was done in close partnership with the village of Chenapau; University of Guyana’s Departments of Biology and Agriculture, and Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences; and Protected Areas Commission. The launch took place at the Cara Lodge in Georgetown on November 16, 2017 with senior members of Government, including ministers; members of the diplomatic community; prominent environmentalists and other stakeholders, including the media, in attendance.

The full report can be accessed from www.wwfguianas.org (Text provided by the WWF Guianas)

Sampling a stream for species, and sorting for shrimp, crabs and aquatic insects (Photo by Chetwynd Osborne)

A rare, secretive bi-striped viper (Bothriopsis bilineata) perched above a stream (Photo by Andrew Synder)

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Artist Anthony Butts

efore the age of ten, Anthony Butts, popularly known as Antonio, realised his artistic talent. He believes that being artistic is a “Godgiven talent” everyone has, all they have to do is “discover their potential”.

In 1977, the self-taught artist held his first solo exhibition in Georgetown.

Later that year, he was awarded first prize in the National Art Exhibition and Competition.

His paintings were exhibited at the first Caribbean Festival of Arts held in Guyana.

In 1980, he designed and laid out the Guyana Booth for the International Trade Exhibition in Suriname, on behalf of the Guyana Government. His artwork was shown at various galleries in Suriname before he migrated to Trinidad.

He continued to work

in the graphic arts industry, where his growing proficiency in the field is evident in select pieces of his work displayed in stores and supermarkets.

“I didn’t choose art, art chose me. Even though we didn’t have art in college, I went to other schools that taught art, where I received an amount of training. I had a burning desire that’s difficult to explain.

My inspiration comes from my Creator who has given me this gift. I now teach art to students that we are all born with this God-given talent; it’s just that we have not discovered our potential. I paint and draw every day because there is a burning desire to share my talent and show the beauty of life,” the artist shared in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine.

Anthony has been work-

“9base”. Acrylic on canvas

ing with the Studio 66 Art Support Community in Trinidad since 1999, tutoring art students and exhibiting his own work since its inception. Studio 66, a melting pot of diverse talents, has been the nucleus of the art scene where many artists from all parts of the country and beyond meet and exchange ideas. One of the better known projects the artist has worked on with the Studio team is the painting of a mural in the Panberri Steelband Yard. He has taken part in a number of art exhibitions through Studio 66, including their annual Emancipation exhibition at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Artists associated with Studio 66, Makemba Kunle and Leroy Clarke, have exerted a great deal of influence over Anthony’s work and helped him developed his own style.

Being a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Arts Society, Anthony has taken part in its annual and bi-annual art exhibitions.

He has also assisted and directed the students of St Georges College in painting and designing the walls of the St James Child’s Welfare League and has been conducting workshops in Wire Sculpture for beginners, also tutoring children art and art education at various schools and or-

“The Blue and Yellow Macaw”. Pyrographic drawing and mixed media on hardboard

ganisations.

Continuing his work in the arts and culture, the artist is an adjudicator of national calypso competitions and a coordinator for the judges of national carnival competitions.

Anthony’s work expresses images that reflect the multi-cultural society that encompasses the Caribbean. His themes are drawn from various aspects of the diversity of the Caribbean culture. For instance, his “Pan Explosion” emphasizes the themes of music and masquerade.

The artist uses acrylics and watercolours in most

of his work, relying on other materials, such as chalk pastel and ink, to bring out the substance of his work.

One of his passions, pyrographics, has led him to experiment with various techniques and styles.

Pyrographics, also known as wood burning, is an artistic technique that uses a hot tool to burn wood, leather, canvas, paper and others, creating a design, drawing or painting.

“For me, art is a personal expression on canvas that the artist shares with the wider society.

It’s not static. Like culture, it changes form with

the times. Art is subjective and therefore infinite; it’s beyond verbal expression, and quietly speaks for itself. My art is my life. When I paint, I paint of myself. When I share, I share part of me, exposed to the world. I paint in a style that best express my ‘Caribbeaness’,” he declared.

For more information on the artist, visit Antonio Butts - Masada ART on Facebook or email him at abutts2k11@gmail.com (Cover photo: “The Jaguar”.

Pyrographic drawing and mixed media on hardboard)

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Feature

8th of May Secondary School and St Barnabas Anglican Church

By Isahak Basir, CCH

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artmouth is a village with rich history located in Region Two on the Essequibo Coast.

The glory of Dartmouth comes into brightness every Friday afternoon until Sunday night, but the ordinary traveller cannot miss this unique village of which history will not be overlooked.

The British occupancy did not learn from this exercise and made a similar mistake in 1923 when they dug the Somerset Pramage canal in the opposite direction of the tide gravity pull.

In 1908 a trail was discovered through the savannah south west of Dartmouth by three land owners of charity, which was then made

Hopkinson, who hails from Dartmouth also. Other historical families included the Brummels, Cummings, Peters, Bostons, Daymons, Gens and Persauds.

By 1961, Dartmouth landscape changed rapidly with expansions of other facilities. From 1992 there were further developments that were admirable. This village has secondary and primary schools, health

Double kokers at Dartmouth

From 1640 to 1850, Dartmouth has no drainage system or sea defence.

The area was a “no man’s land” and was first occupied by ex-slaves who could not find solace in the existing sugar plantations.

However, while the ruling plantocracy was able to enact laws restricting freed people to occupy and cultivate lands in creeks or rivers, this law was never exercised in Dartmouth. This was because of Dartmouth plot triangular shape - 800 acres of forested land which was not in early colonial control but became a haven for people who fought against slavery.

Nearby villages, Bounty Hall and Perth, collectively, were a mathematical experiment to change the flow of canals to suit the gravity pull of the sea coast tide, which has a strange phenomenon of ebbing at low tide between the Essequibo River and the Waini River in the North West District.

into a road to charity that links Pomeroon and the Northwest District.

Dartmouth is entirely agricultural where mangoes and coconuts dominate while rice, pig-rearing and other crops follow.

Dartmouth was also a “rescue raft” for displeased Indian sugar workers who were unceremoniously forced to leave their logies on existing sugar estates with the collapse of indentureship. The ‘Jahangese’ renamed Dartmouth with a Hindi name “Ludge Jaa” meaning “turning back”.

The remaining offspring of indentured Indians should never forget the compassion of Dartmouth.

Like a few other villages, Dartmouth has its pathfinders - the first veterinary surgeon and statesman Dr. P. A. Reid. The Andamantadors, some of whom that excelled in the medical field, include the first Regional Chairman of Region Two, Mr. Kenneth

centre, community building, well-paved streets, farm to the market road, modern hotel and many entertainment centres.

Two main wooden public road bridges were replaced with concrete structures. With the exception of Queenstown, Dartmouth overruns the market with ‘Buxton spice’, which is the most delicious mango in Region Two. Spokesman for the village, Carnol Daymon, a proud speaking Member of Parliament (MP), made the Neighbourhood Democratic Council office functional, new Peace Corps Volunteer tutors, a fully functioning Information and Communication Technology Computer Lab for the secondary school and also a well-kept environment.

The two concrete bridges signal Dartmouth’s presence. (Photos by Marco Basir)

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Feature

shall be lord of more gold and of more cities and people than either the King of Spain or the great Turk.” But he also wrote that in the interior was a tribe of Amerindians whose heads

By Dr. Odeen Ishmael

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ne of the adventurers and explorers who believed in the existence of the ‘golden city’ in Guyana was the Englishman, Sir Walter Raleigh, a businessman and explorer with military experience, who was also a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth herself was a bitter enemy of Spain with whom England was at war during the last quarter of the sixteenth century.

In 1594, Raleigh sent an expedition led by Captain Jacob Whiddon to the Guyana region to obtain information about Manoa.

He returned to England with additional details of the myth. One year later, Raleigh himself decided to sail to Guyana saying that, besides looking for gold, he was going there to attack the Spaniards who had by this time established settlements on the Orinoco River.

While one of his main aims was to search for the golden city, Raleigh also planned to set up a colony in Guyana to be used as a base from where, with the help of Amerindian allies, the Spanish would be expelled from Peru and the treasures of that region sent to England.

Raleigh first stopped at Trinidad where he attacked the newly established Spanish colony and burnt the capital, St. Joseph. With the Spanish Governor Antonio de Berrio as his prisoner, he then set off for the Orinoco to search for Manoa. Berrio, who himself had attempted to find the golden city, tried to discourage Raleigh explaining that he had lost hundreds of men, horses and cattle on his previous trips.

Raleigh and his captains, Lawrence Keymis and George Gifford, and 40 men set out in small boats in their expedition up the Orinoco. (Ocean-going vessels could not pass through the Orinoco delta). For many weeks they suffered severe privations, including the deaths by disease of some of the men, but

Sir Walter Raleigh

Raleigh urged the team to press on. Eventually, they arrived at an Amerindian village where they were entertained and given gifts.

The chief told them that a large gold mine was located about four days’ journey farther upriver, but after searching for it, the expedition did not find it.

Raleigh’s men attacked a few small Spanish settlements on the Orinoco River, and explored a few of that river’s tributaries. They also questioned the Amerindians they met, but no one could provide them with information about Manoa.

He left two young members of his crew with friendly Amerindians in the right bank of the Orinoco for the purpose of learning the language of the natives. He also ordered them to learn the geography of the country and to identify suitable sites on which to establish English colonies. It certainly was Raleigh’s intention of returning later.

After releasing Berrio, Raleigh returned to England with the feeling that the golden city could still be found. He encouraged his countrymen to establish a colony in the Guyana region, and to win support from the English queen and from investors, he advertised the country by describing his trip up the Orinoco in his book, “The Discoverie of the Large Rich and Bewtiful Empyre of Guiana”.

He described Guyana as rich and beautiful, with glorious rivers and possessing several varieties of birds and plants and delicious fruits.

He stated: “Whatever prince shall possess it, that prince

were below their shoulders!

Raleigh’s book, which became very popular on the European continent, encouraged explorers to pay attention to Guyana, and by the year 1600, English, French and Dutch ships were already trading in the main rivers of the northern South American

Raleigh's book

coast. (“The Guyana Story - From Earliest Times to

Independence”

by Dr. Odeen Ishmael)

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hulinab is a community situated in the spectacular natural beauty of South Central Rupununi, Region Nine.

Also known as Makushi Village, Shulinab lies along the main South Savannah road, about 35 miles south of Lethem and about 12 miles southeast of Parikwarinawa village.

Shulinab has a population of approximately 500 people. It has several active organisations, and serves as headquarters for the South Central People's Development Association.

The Shulinab Industrial Arts Centre, financed by the New

Zealand government, focuses on carpentry and joinery, and enables community members to tap into the construction industry and capitalise on the growing markets at Lethem and in Brazil.

Farming is a very important activity within the community, and is done along the banks of the Saurab, Shulinab and Sawariwau Rivers. Shulinab has a welcoming community spirit, and village members eagerly share their life events, projects and personality with the rest of world.

Houses in Shulinab

Main benab (left) where all community meetings are held

Road into Shulinab (Photo by Elizabeth Gottesman)

Shulinab's Industrial Arts Centre

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Health

Do pesticides get into the flesh of fruits and vegetables?

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esticides sprayed on fruits and vegetables accumulate on the outer peel or skin, but the skin does not form an impermeable barrier, and some pesticides are actually designed to be absorbed into the tissue of the fruit or vegetable to protect it from pests that penetrate the skin to suck out the liquid inside Thicker peels may be more effective at keeping pesticides out of t h e flesh of some fruits like cantaloupe, said Lili He, an assistant professor in food science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, who studied the best methods for washing chemical pesticide residues off apples.

Cantaloupe has relatively low levels of pesticide residues. Apples, on the other hand, have high amounts of pesticides, ranking fourth most contaminated after strawberries, spinach and nectarines.

If you buy conventional apples, wash them in a solution of baking soda and water. A recent study by Dr. He, published in the Journal of Agricultural and

Food Chemistry, found baking soda solution was more effective than either plain water or a bleach solution at removing pesticide residues from the surface of the peels, but the fruit had to be immersed for up to 15 minutes before being rinsed.

Even then, washing didn’t remove pesticide residues that had penetrated deep into the peel or through the peel to the flesh of the fruit.

Peeling might be effective, the researche r s said, but would involve a loss of the nutrients in the skin.

Cucumbers and apples are both covered by a natural protective layer of wax, but once pesticides diffuse through that layer, rinsing them off becomes harder, said Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins, director of the National Pesticide Information Center, U.S. And when distributors apply yet another layer of wax to these fruits and vegetables to preserve them for shipping, he said, “that kind of seals in the residues, and all the washing in the world probably isn’t going to have much effect on removing them.” (New York Times)

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esearch shows that expensive products aren't necessarily better than drugstore finds and that cold weather doesn't mean you can skip sunscreen, but these antiaging myths belong in the "busted" category, too.

Myth #1—Wrinkles are the biggest giveaways of age.

The Truth—Lines do play a role, but there's another factor that adds years: pigmentation. "On movie sets I've worked on, when they want to make an actor look older, they paint on age spots," says Ranella Hirsch, MD board-certified dermatologist in Boston. A 2006 study (which was funded by P&G Beauty, a division of Proctor & Gamble and one of the world's largest beauty companies) found that faces with uneven skin tone were judged to be up to 12 years older. (Yet another reason for sunscreen.)

Myth #2—If your mom still looked 40 in her 60s, you will too.

The Truth—Your genes certainly play a role in skin, says Whitney Bowe, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, but so do lifestyle and environmental factors. If you won the genetic lottery and inherited Mom's seemingly ageless looks, and you adhered to a similar lifestyle (we're betting hers was pretty healthy and involved a lot of sun-

screen), you've got a good chance of aging the way she did, says Bowe. But if your habits differ quite a bit, your skin may not hold up as well. That also means that on the other, happier hand, if your mom didn't age so well, you're not necessarily destined for the same facial fate if you make smart skincare choices (it's never too late to be diligent about SPF!).

The Truth—"There's a diminishing return and a higher risk of irritation that comes with overapplying retinol," says Sejal Shah, MD, board certified dermatologist in New York. The same goes for all anti-aging products: they contain more

this way and that probably won't make a big difference in your appearance.

(One small study in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment found that a twice-a-day-for-8-weeks program of specific facial exercises did improve firmness

active ingredients in more concentrated doses, she explains, so they lead to increased skin cell turnover— hence, that raw look and feel you get when you use more than the directions on the product specify.

and elasticity, but the study mentioned nothing about wrinkles.) Some dermatologists actually warned that it could make existing wrinkles worse. "Think about the way facial lines are formed," says Shah. "Repetitive facial movements can lead to wrinkles, and that's what these exercises are—repetitive facial movements." (www. oprah.com)

Myth #3—A wellmoisturized face is a wrinkle-free face.

The Truth— Your youthful-looking grandmother may have sworn by a good slathering of moisturizer, but experts will tell you that probably wasn't the key to her smooth complexion. "Moisturizers seal in moisture—that's all they do," says Hirsch.

"You look younger very briefly because your skin is hydrated, but the effect doesn't last." To address wrinkles long-term, you need a product that actually targets them. Ask your dermatologist what they'd recommend for you. (And remember that you should still use moisturizer to maintain your skin's lipid barrier, which keeps moisture in and substances like bacteria, dirt and pollutants out.)

Myth #4—If a little retinol is good, a lot is better.

Myth #5—Facial exercises will take off years.

The Truth—Contrary to some stories making the rounds on social media, contorting your face

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Fashion

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ashion designer Sonia Noel’s book, “Living With Intention Commit, Contribute, Celebrate”, was compiled with a “playful, flowing mood like the many rivers in Guyana”.

“The year 2015 I started ‘Being more real with Sonia’.

I realised that although I

was purposeful and focused, I needed to accelerate my growth plan because growth just doesn’t happen without a plan,” the designer explained in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine.

Noel added that “Living With Intention” offers readers a glimpse into that world that makes every day a mas-

terpiece, even with life’s challenges - the struggle, strength, survival and endurance. It also commemorates the beauty, honour, love, compassion and forgiveness.

The book is scheduled to be launched on Amazon on November 24, 2017.

“This book takes you to

the core of survival, to the depths of self-acceptance and to the height of celebration,” she declared.

Check out Noel’s Boutique at Courtyard Mall, Robb Street, Georgetown or call 684-8120 for more information. (Photo by Sean Duncan.

MUA: Meleesaa Payne. Hair: Corin Gibson)

How to

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he tie is an accessory that can dress up a smart-casual outfit some more. It will take you up a notch in the fashion department whether you wear it with a full suit or just a shirt.

Continued from last week, today we look at the final two knots: Full Windsor Tie Knot and the Pratt Knot.

Full Windsor Tie Knot

The Full Windsor tie knot is best used for formal occasions. You shouldn’t wear this one casually. It’s a thick, wide, triangular knot that’s completely symmetrical. It’s best suited for shirts with a wide spread collar.

This one should be reserved for weddings, presentations and important business meetings.

Pratt Knot

This is the one that’s suitable for any occasion; formal, casual or business casual. The Pratt knot is neither as wide as the Windsor nor as narrow as the Four-in-Hand and thus pairs well with most dress shirts.

It’s a symmetrical knot, but it’s a lot looser to wear than the Windsor. This multipurpose knot is great to wear to work, and afterwards you can loosen it up for a more casual look when you go out to get a drink with your colleagues. Read the instructions well, as this one starts out a bit different than the previous two.

1. Begin by crossing the wide end over the narrow end.

2. Take the wide end back through the loop around your neck.

3. Take the wide end over the narrow end in the same direction you crossed it at step 1.

4. Fold the wide end underneath the narrow end.

5. Take the wide end up…

6. And back through the loop in the same direction as step 4.

7. Fold the wide end horizontally over the narrow end.

8. Bring the wide end up through the loop once more, like you did in step 2.

9. Pull the wide end through the knot.

1. Begin by crossing the wide end under the narrow end, while the tie hangs inside out around your neck.

2. Pull the wide end up over the narrow end.

3. Take the wide end down through the loop and tighten the knot.

4. Move the wide end horizontally over the narrow end.

5. Pull the wide end back up through the loop.

6. Pull the wide end through the knot in front. Proceed to tighten the knot and pull it up to your collar.

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Home & Cooking

Recipe of the week

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 1/2 cups beer or water 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

This bold hue is super versatile and perfect for every room in the house. Go big or... go with an accent wall.

Method:

In one medium bowl, mix together 3 cups of flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, paprika and poultry seasoning. In a separate bowl, stir together 1 1/3 cups flour, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, egg yolks and beer/water. You may need to thin with additional beer/water if the batter is too thick.

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep frying pan/pot. Moisten each piece of chicken with a little water, then dip in the dry mix. Shake off excess and dip in the wet mix, then dip in the dry mix once more.

Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil. Fry for 15 to 18 minutes, or until well browned. Smaller pieces will not take as long. Large pieces may take longer. Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

For a play on warm and cool tones, the cabinets are covered with a rich red paint that contrasts with the cool shade of blue-grey on the surrounding walls.

Greatest Cooking Tips

When a recipe calls for chocolate chips, break out a bar of chocolate instead. Chopping your own chips creates pockets of melty chocolate throughout your cookies—some small, some large, all delicious.

Salt your salads. It adds texture. It makes the dressing pop.

Switch to metal measuring cups and spoons. Plastic warps over time, making them less precise.

When a savoury dish needs a little oomph, try a squeeze of lemon instead of salt. A hit of citrus can make the whole recipe come to life.

This master suite includes a spacious bedroom with wall paint in a soothing cool-tone grey offset by a classic rug in bold red.

Home Help

How to clean an iron: Try baking soda, which is a supereffective (but gentle) abrasive. Dampen a cloth or non-scratch scrubber, dip it into the baking soda and rub the surface. Once the grime loosens, wipe the soleplate (including the holes) with a damp cloth.

If coffee spills on upholstery, mix one tablespoon of liquid dish soap with two cups of cool water. Using a clean, white cloth, sponge the stain with the mixture. Repeat until the stain disappears, then sponge once more with cold water and blot dry.

What's great about microfiber is that its intricate threads have the ability to trap dust and absorb spills. However, if you toss it in the wash with fabric softener, you could end up destroying their effectiveness.

If you're tempted to add touches of red to your exterior, simply try painting an exterior door (instead of your front door) or shutters with a glossy shade of this high energy hue. Oftentimes, just a few concentrated pops of red will do the trick without overwhelming the exterior.

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KATHLEEN SAXE

WORD GAME TODAY'S WORD -- DETAINEES (DETAINEES: dee-tay-NEES: Persons held in custody or confinement.)

Average mark 50 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 72 or more words in DETAINEES? dais date dean deet deist denies dense dent destine detain diet dine dint ease east eaten edit enate

tease teed teen tend tense tide tied tine tinea tisane adit aide anise ante anti aside idea ideate

ides inset instead neat need neediest nest said saint sand sane sate sateen satin seat sedan sedate seed

seen seine senate send sent seta side sine site snide snit staid stain stand standee stead steed stein

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

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Tech

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ou can add emoji to the name displayed on your Twitter account by editing your profile and selecting the characters you wish to use. Start by opening the Twitter app on your Android or iOS device, or by logging into your account on the web at twitter. com.

In the mobile app, tap your round account icon in the corner to get to the profile page and then tap the Edit Profile button. In a desktop web browser, click your personal icon on the left and then click Edit Profile on the next page. Once you select the Edit Profile button, you can change the customized text and images associated with your account.

Click the name displayed on your Twitter account and then insert your preferred emoji characters.

On a mobile device, switch to the emoji keyboard included with Android or iOS. If you do not have a ready set of emoji built in into your desktop operating system, look for an online emoji repository like Emojipedia.org, where you can copy and paste characters into your profile or other documents.

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Once you are on the Edit Profile screen for your Twitter account, you can change your displayed name or add emoji characters (Credit: The New York Times)

In addition to changing your displayed Twitter name — which has a maximum of 20 characters — you can update your account’s personal and header images, add or edit the short bit of biographical text shown next to your name, and adjust several other items on your profile. Tap or click the Save Changes button when you are finished.

You can also change your unique user name

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(the @yournamehere part of your account) in your Twitter settings without losing your existing followers. To do that, select your profile icon in the app or browser and choose “Settings and privacy” from the menu. Next, tap or click Account and then Username, where you can make your change — as long as the new user name is fewer than 15 characters and is not in use already by someone else.

lack Friday has been dubbed the biggest shopping day of the calendar year, but are the deals really that good?

This year it will take place on Friday, November 24, 2017 marking the official start date of the consumer rush for bargains in the countdown to Christmas.

Although, it is mostly celebrated in the US, Guyana over the last few years has joined the shopping craze. A. Ally & Sons has joined the Black Friday craze and is launching deals early, turning this into a shopping bonanza.

The most

popular Black Friday deals often centre around consumer electronics, such as TVs, computers, tablets, and game systems, but not limited to these items. So the company is slashing prices storewide on smart TV’s, home and car audio, household appliances and lots more.

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lipkart is trying to succeed where Amazon failed with the launch of its own smartphone.

India's biggest online retailer will be hoping its first device -- the Billion Capture+ -- will avoid the fate of the Amazon Fire Phone by tapping into explosive growth in mobile users in its home market.

The phone's design draws on detailed analysis of millions of customer reviews of devices sold on Flipkart, the Bangalore-based company said in a statement. Flipkart

launched its Billion brand earlier this year to create products tailored to the local market. " I t is a truly made for India phone," s a i d Hrishikesh Thite, head of the Billion

brand.

The Capture+ runs an Android operating sys-

tem and will be available in 32GB and 64GB variants, priced at around US$170 and US$200 respectively.

For comparison, the new iPhone X costs nearly US$1,400 in India and the new Google Pixel 2 costs over US$900.

Flipkart's new device will go on sale next Wednesday, the company said. (CNN)

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Amitabh Bachchan: ‘There was no accident, I am well’ A mitabh Bachchan has rubbished reports claiming he was in-

volved in an accident when the rear wheel of a car taking him to the Kolkata air-

port rolled off.

Bachchan had gone to Kolkata at the invitation

of the West Bengal government for the inaugural programme of the 23rd Kolkata

International Film Festival on November 10.

The 75-year-old actor took to Twitter to inform his fans that he is well. “I am informed by concerned wellwishers and media, that I had a close escape from a

car accident in Kolkata, that is incorrect. There has been no accident... I am well.”

According to reports, the superstar was on his way back to the airport on November 11 when the incident occurred.

He was accompanied by a senior state minister. The car was provided by a travel agency. A senior official was quoted as saying that the government had sought an explanation from the agency. (PTI)

Hrithik Roshan’s post about his Granddad will melt your heart

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n the occasion of the 50th death anniversary of legendary music director Roshan Lal Nagrath, grandson Hrithik Roshan shared a heartfelt note on Twitter.

Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter to express his heartfelt emotions for his grandfather and legendary musician Roshan Lal Nagrath.

Though Hrithik Roshan never met his grandfather, his warm post reflects the immense respect he has for the legendary music composer.

Hrithik Roshan shared the post saying, “Never met my grandfather. Roshan lal

Nagrath, I call him daduji.

But I know him thru his music. ‘sooth my soul. He was one of d greatest yet never chased d fame. Today v celebrate his 50th death anniversary. ( d cute kid is my dad)”.

The actor who is very close to his family has time and again showered his love on his family members through various posts on social media.

On the work front, the actor will be next seen in the biopic of mathematician Anand Kumar, titled “Super 30”. (Hindustan Times)

Serena Williams weds Alexis Ohanian

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erena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are officially man and wife.

The 36-year-old tennis ace and her Reddit co-founder fiance tied the knot on Thursday, November 16 in a star-studded ceremony at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans.

The guests included Beyonce Knowles, Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Russell Wilson, La La Anthony and more. Serena's sister Venus Williams and the couple's two-month-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. were also in attendance.

Serena and Alexis started dating in 2015. He proposed to her in a romantic getaway in Rome in late 2016 during the holiday.

They announced that they're expecting a baby in April and welcomed their first child on September 1.

"He's incredibly - a really nice person," Serena gushed about her then-fiance in January. "I think he definitely treats everyone the same, which is really cool to see. Really, really nice to see."

She also told Vanity Fair in 2016 about being in a relationship with the 34-yearold Internet entrepreneur, "I felt like a door had been opened to a person who made me want to be my best self. I find myself just wanting to be better by simply being around her because of the standard she holds."

(AceShowbiz)

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Fun Times

Archie

New beginnings and lots of opportunities are head(March 21- ing your way. Embrace the April 19) future with enthusiasm and a willingness to be positive, and good things will unfold.

Do what works best for you.

ARIES

Money matters will not be TAURUS as they appear. Don't over(April 20spend on something or sign May 20) a contract that will put you in debt. Keep your life simple and moderate, and focus on self-improvements.

GEMINI (May 28June 20)

CANCER (June 21July 22)

LEO (July 23Aug. 22)

Dilbert

Peanuts

A problem with a partnership will develop if you are vague about what's going on in your life or how you feel about the relationship. Don't lead anyone on.

Refuse to let a work-related problem fester. Occupy your time with things and people you enjoy. Taking a trip, attending a gathering or reconnecting with an old friend is favored.

Getting together with friends, peers or people heading down a similar path as you will bring positive results.

Attend a retreat or make personal changes that will enhance your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

It will be difficult to deal with an issue concerning your home. Don't believe everything you hear. Legwork and pertinent questions will help you find answers and make a decision.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23)

Taking a short trip, holding talks with intimate friends or relatives and looking inward and rediscovering old dreams will lead to positive change and peace of mind.

Personal relationships and SCORPIO domestic matters will improve (Oct. 24- if you make a couple of alteraNov. 22) tions to your way of life. Make comfort and convenience priorities, as well as romance and family fun.

Listen to the voice of reaSAGITTARIUS son.

Someone will play with (Nov. 23your emotions or feed you false Dec. 21)

information. Ask questions and make intelligent choices to avoid a personal loss.

Listen carefully. Someone

CAPRICORN will intentionally mislead you (Dec. 22- to get you to donate or lend Jan. 19) money or possessions. Offer ad-

Calvin and Hobbes

vice, but don't take on someone else's problem.

Changes to the way you AQUARIUS earn your living or income (Jan. 20will encourage you to make Feb. 19) personal changes, but don't spend more than you can afford.

PISCES You'll face high demands (Feb. 20- from friends and family. Ride Mar. 20) out the storm by remaining neutral and noncommittal until you have a better understanding of what's expected of you.