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t was the great humanitarian Mother Theresa, who famously said: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love”, and it is on that premise that the Prabhu Sharan Orphanage was founded. The idea of doing small things to improve the lives of those in gloom, particularly children, has always been at the fore of Pandit Prem Gangadin and when he moved to Canada, the Orphanage materialised.

The doors of the Prabhu Sharan Orphanage were opened on August 21, 2005 in the compound of the Vedic Mandir, Prabhu Sharan Drive, North Scheme, Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara. One of the main objectives of the home is to ensure the children in its care reach their optimum potential through a comprehensive education and social curriculum.

“We are a home ideal for unprivileged children. This home provides love, care, compassion, respect and a

Currently, the home has 30 children in its care and those children are mostly from abusive households.

The children are placed in the home’s care after the Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) remove them from the care of their abusive parents or guardians.

Dowlat said the children were a joy to care for, but explained that there was a dark side because of the struggles they would have gone through. She notes that when the children come into their care they would, more than often, lash out and have anger issues, which they view as a defence mechanism.

The home would work closely with those children in order to bring their behaviour to some sort of normalcy.

The home provides counselling to the children, but as of late there has been a challenge in getting a counsellor to meet with the children.

“One of the major challenges is the lack of a social The Children of the Prabhu Sharan Orphanage

tend public schools, the older children attend one of the most prestigious private schools – the Saraswati Vidya Niketan on scholarships. So far they would have seen past children excelling at their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, gaining as many as 15 passes.

The home, like most, runs on public donations.

Dowlat said that there was usually one annual fundraiser by the Prabhu Sharan

Organisation in Canada to supplement donations.

Dowlat has been at the helm of the Prabhu Sharan Orphanage for over eight years, and issued a call for more volunteers like herself.

She says service to those in need has always been a big part of her life and sees her volunteer work with the home as just one part of giving back.

“Personally, it is a feeling of satisfaction knowing I can make a difference without any comparison of eth-

The Prabhu Sharan Orphanage

safe environment. The children learn to live in love, empathy to help each other also help to build self-confidence and self-esteem. When our children step out into the outside world as an adult, they possess the relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and divine values to live in dignity a balanced life for the best of both the material and spiritual world, being worthy citizens with a sense of social responsibility. So they can make the world a better place,” Administrator Indira Dowlat said.

worker. Because we have so many children from all backgrounds and from all situations there are a lot of challenges dealing with them.

We try our best; in the past we had a social worker from the Agency (CC&PA) coming to meet with the children, but now that don’t happen and we really need that especially here,” Dowlat noted.

Apart from tackling the emotional issues of the children, the home also ensures that they are exposed to a solid education. While the younger children would at-

The Prabhu Sharan Orphanage during the early days

nicity, culture, religion and political ties. To do so with no strings attached makes me feel great and that feeling is beyond comparison.”

For now the Prabhu Sharan Orphanage continues to work with the children in its care to get the best possible result from each one of them. The interest and effort are being placed in them because the mission of the home is to ensure every child gets the tools to position themselves to be the best they can be.

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here are quite a few things children need in order to properly develop into adults and among those things are a roof over their heads, food and, most importantly, love.

However, not all children are fortunate to have those necessities and many find themselves in unsavoury situations but the Joshua House Children Centre has been providing a safe space for those children to develop for a number of years.

The mission of the home is to rescue children who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances; these include children whose parents are unable to look after them, street children, abused children, and orphans. Moral and religious principles form the foundation for overall development; therefore, these principles are taught to the children in the care of the House.

The Joshua House Children Centre was established in 1977 by Barbara Burrows, daughter of a wellknown Guyanese artist, ER Burrows. After residing in England for many years, she returned to Guyana as a missionary in 1970.During the course of their work, members of her group sought to have a place for their children to stay when they had to be out in the field. Money was accumulated and the present building at Thomas Street, Georgetown was purchased.

As missionaries visited various parts of the country, they rescued children whom they met in unfortunate conditions. Over a period after all of the missionary children had left, the residence was converted into a home for needy children in 1977. The Children’s Home was then taken care of by the church. However, as the number of children grew, the Unification Church could no longer support it fi-

Prince Harry with the children of The Joshua House Children Centre

nancially.

The period of 1978-1985 saw a metamorphosis of the building and surroundings from a three-storied family house in the midst of dense vegetation into a two-flat structure on a double lot.

In 1983, the International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF) of New York adopted Joshua House after doing some filming and renovation work. The present building was realised in 1986 mainly through a grant by the IRFF and generous public assistance.

According to the House’s Facebook page, during the years, many youngsters came in and out of its doors; at one time, the Centre housed over 60 children and eight adults. Children

in need came from as far as Linden, West Berbice, and Matthews Ridge.

The children in the home’s care are exposed to a number of activities as well as schooling. There are volunteers who would visit from time to time to engage the children in art and craft, sports and other activities.

Additionally, the children are all part of the public education system with some of them excelling despite the adversities they face.

During the holiday season, the children are quite often treated to meals, trips, and toys from various organisations as well as private persons. The Home is mainly run off donations from the public and organisations.

A recently constructed dormitory at The Joshua House Children Centre

Children on a trip to Kaieteur Falls

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ake the orphan come close to you, be nice to him, wipe his head and feed him from your food. This will cause your heart to be soft and your needs to be fulfilled,” Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) commanded. It is that command that gives the Ally-Rahaman family the drive to still operate the Shaheed Boys and Girls Orphanage under the Guyana United Sad’r Islamic Anjuman banner.

The Home was founded in 1937 by Yakoob Ally to address the needs of children in abused

The Shaheed Boys Orphanage

homes and on the streets.

He felt that it is his duty as a Muslim to ensure that these children in need are given the guidance that they deserve.

The Home’s vision is “to realize the full potential of our children and to ensure that they will be able to reintegrate in their community as healthy, happy, responsible and independent children and adults.”

According to Ally’s relatives, the name Shaheed came about after a man bearing that name donated a plot of land and a building at Oleander Gardens, East Coast

Demerara which now houses the Girls Orphanage. The Boys are being housed at Alexander Street, Kitty.

After Ally died, his brother Abdool Rahaman took over the Orphanages and to date his children are running it. His daughter, Raheema Rahaman serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of the Home and according to her, the vision remains the same.

She said that it is their mission to meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the children in their care. They achieve this by pro-

viding the children with a safe space, love, guidance and access to a comprehensive education. Currently, there are 30 children in their care.

“We are more than just an orphanage. We are an alternative home to these children because we treat them as our own.

We have children coming from all over the country and from all kinds of situations. I would personally have one on one sessions with them and make sure that they know they are being loved and everything is okay. It is our duty as humans to make sure that they are taken care of and it is one of the principles of Islam,” Rahaman says.

The children are referred to the Home by the Child Care and Protection Agency and are mostly from the streets or rescued from abusive households.

When the children are handed over to the Home, they are evaluated by a Social Worker and would receive counselling to deal with their issues. They are exposed to a number of activities which includes martial arts classes, swimming, cricket and their schooling is mandatory.

“We used to send them to a Private School but they would come back and say that the

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children treat them differently and so on. So we started to send them to the Government Schools and since then we have had very little complaints. I would take them on trips and so on because to me they are like my children.”

For Rahaman, serving these children is just a way of her attaining peace with herself. She says that it is her duty to do that and one she has no qualms about fulfilling. She explains that all children, no matter their religion prior to coming into the Home, are exposed to the teachings of Islam. It is a mandatory requirement and if a child refuses then alternative arrangements would be made for their housing.

As like many nonprofit organisations, Rahaman ex-

plains that funding can be a little stressful. She says that most of the funding comes from the Muslim community during the month of Ramadan and they would have to “stretch to make ends meet” after.

Additionally, she notes that her immediate family would also chip in to make the children as comfortable as possible.

For now the children at the home are living the most comfortable lives. They have their chores outlined and must complete that but they are quite often rewarded with trips to the creek and various parts of the country, many of those trips includes Rahaman or Auntie Dolly as they call her driving them and even joining in the fun with them.

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or Miranda ThakurDeen education is a prized possession and to be in a position to aid someone to realise his or her full potential makes her extremely satisfied. Miranda hails from the island of Wakenaam in the Essequibo River and credits her humble beginnings to the success she has achieved.

She remembers growing up in poverty and having to walk long distances to school as well as not having the luxury of a television in the home. It is those struggles coupled with the push of her parents that led Miranda to appreciate the very little things one takes for granted. For most of her adult life Miranda has been giving back to her community in whatever way she could have afforded, but in 2008, those efforts intensified.

In 2008, Miranda, along with her husband and sib-

With the children in Wakenaam

children on the island and then graduated to awarding top performers with educational grants and scholarships.

tunate we continued doing it. That is where I was inspired to start a foundation.

In 2015, I asked friends who shared the same vision if we

Miranda Thakur-Deen (right) with First Lady Sandra Granger (centre) and GACF’s Public Relations Officer, Sophia Dolphin

lings, ventured into the mining industry and saw some amount of success.

They then began intensifying their charitable efforts on the island of Wakenaam.

It started with providing Christmas presents to the

“About eight years back, we decided to go back to the primary schools and we decided to buy a bicycle for the top student. We then bought a laptop for the top students and that is where we started and because we were for-

could open a foundation and there it was we birthed Give Another Chance Foundation [GACF],” she said.

GACF is committed to helping provide basic education from pre-school to university and health care to

A student receiving a laptop in Wakenaam

underprivileged children in rural and urban communities. It is the belief of the organisation whether you are addressing healthcare, poverty, population control, unemployment or human rights, there is no better place to start, than in the corridors of education.

According to the GACF Facebook page, the vision is to provide children and young adults with the building blocks for a better future.

“Our main aim is to provide them with the necessary resources and tools to ensure that every child is given the chance to evolve into a productive citizen.”

Miranda says that it is her humble beginnings that she credits much of her work to. She stressed that the GACF was not only working in Wakenaam, as it has been assisting the community of Baramita in Region One (Barima-Waini) ever since they started mining in that area. Additionally, they have expanded their services to almost every community in the country.

“I want to give people a chance to excel and give them the hope they need to push forward. We believe that a proper education is

the key to addressing a number of issues in our communities.”

Currently, the GACF has been giving out a number of educational grants and back-to-school backpacks and is even paying the tuition fees for a student at the University of Guyana.

Miranda says she hopes to provide three yearly scholarships to the University of Guyana among other assistance.

The GACF has persons from various disciplines on

staff in order to tackle issues in a number of areas to better equip communities to find long-term solutions to poverty through innovative education and livelihood projects, which empower an individual to earn a livelihood. Its goal is to increase awareness on a range of issues – from health care to appropriate social behaviour to understanding one’s rights, and in the process help persons become better citizens.

Miranda says that the Foundation’s Board of Directors is committed to the financial, operational, and intellectual vitality of the organisation.

The Foundation works on self-reliance projects where its education programmes focus not just on access, but on attainment – ensuring vulnerable children have the right infrastructure, resources, teaching and parental support in order to have a quality education so that they go on to lead productive, happy lives.

This is complemented by the Foundation’s livelihood programmes that work to create secure incomes. The organisation also helps to improve agricultural practices and market awareness in farming communities.

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ur religion teaches us that service to man is service to God. Also service teaches us humility and it teaches one to love and respect God’s creation. I have always loved service and giving back, because it teaches you to see divinity in everything,” says Swami Shivashankarananda of the Guyana Sevashram Sangha.

S w a m i Shivashankarananda has been with the Sevashram Sangha since 1994, dedicating most of his life to the service of others. He said that even before becoming

a member of the Sangha, he had always been fond of serving others. Swami Shivashankarananda is responsible for the operation of the Cove and John Ashram on the East Coast of Demerara and said that there are a number of persons who volunteer at the Ashram and are dedicated to serving humanity.

“I loved to share especially to those in need. I feel elated, satisfied, so happy.

The experience is beyond explanation. The peace I get I cannot explain. We have shared, because it helps society when we can reach out

to our brothers who have nothing, because it brings in togetherness and unity and peace, happiness. It helps to develop one another when we can share a little.”

The Ashram has two major roles: the educational aspect, which is being fulfilled through the Cove and John Hindu College, and the seva aspect. Seva translates to service and according to the Swami, service is at the foundation of everything they do.

“We have selfless workers who give service to the organisation, and we have the school and we have a

Swami Shivashankarananda

very extensive programme.

Our organisations stands for seva, which is service

and we reach out to people on different grounds, not only from the religious but humanitarianly. We do hampers, we do medical outreaches and education also.

We are committed to serving the people despite religion or class. Everyone is treated equally,” he said.

According to the Swami, sharing while expecting something in return is a recipe for disaster. He says that when we are in the position to share, it basically means that God has given you enough and that you should share that gift.

“Sharing teaches you to see divinity in everything and when you are able to serve, it helps you to be humble and gives you an opportunity to reach out. You must share everything you have. When you are prepared to share, that...it is very sacred. Service teaches us to share whatever we have, because whatever you get, that is a gift and you have to be prepared to share some of that. You will get more in return.”

S w a m i Shivashankarananda says our blessings increase infinitively when we provide our services to those in need and hence he advises the practice of seva to better humanity.

He encourages people to come to the Cove and John Ashram and learn how they can better serve their fellow human beings.

In 1955, Guru Swami Purnanandaji Maharaj came to Guyana to establish the Guyana Sevashram Sangha. The Cove and John Ashram has since become a pilgrimage site for a number of Hindus especially on the occasion of Maha Shivraatri.

The Hindu College is also attached to the organisation as they seek to provide a comprehensive curriculum to benefit all their students.

S w a m i Shivashankarananda encourages all to visit the Ashram and be engaged, despite religion because service to humanity transcends all boundaries.

The Cove and John Ashram compound

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Literary Corner

Preserving our literary heritage

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Petamber Persaud

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Survey of Guyanese History is written from the perspective of one man, however, this does not diminish the extent, depth and validity of the work because the perspective of this one man encompasses an impressive and extensive array of research and writing, teaching and preaching experiences going all the way back to when Winston McGowan came into this world at a historic time during the early years of WWII, going on to attend the best schools –Sacred Heart Roman Catholic School and Queen’s College - in

Georgetown, Guyana, stretching his imagination and his thirst for knowledge by entering the University College of the West Indies where he gained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Special Honours, extending his search for answers to England where he secured a doctorate degree in West African History from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and most importantly returning home to serve his country which he did (and continues to do even in retirement) with distinction by first joining the Department of History at the University of Guyana, serving in various capacities

Inside the great big global village not everything is rosy even a cat knows it a leaf can sniff it.

The Moon shines not in every night nor God promised always a blue sky.

Still the roses bloom Cinderella has the heap the reasons to groom.

The richest among the folks turns philanthropist in the globe.

The wisest among the men celebrate the era for it’s the civilisation at its peak.

Hooray what now triumphs at last is the wisdom and humanity!

Really? O please tell me?

Not very far, nor for much, just because some differ in faith mothers and fathers left in pain.

Not because they are to lose Rohingyan sun nor the land beneath their feet but in no time their sons and daughters can be put to death into fire that too before their eyes before the silent established world!

By Shofi Ahmed

until he retired in August 2008 during which time plus a few more years wherein he occupied the Walter Rodney Chair in History for many years, crowned with the prestigious title Emeritus Professor, entrusted with the careers of emerging academics/historians as he served in the capacity of External Examiner for Doctoral dissertations at the University of Waterloo and as Examiner for the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate in History, honoured by his country with two national awards, the Arrow of Achievement (A.A.) and the Cacique Crown of Honour (C.C.H.), and launched his magna opus under the patronage of a sitting Head of State, President Granger – historian and man of letters.

Furthermore, according to historian Dr. James Rose writing the foreword of the book ‘[t] he process of historical writing involves investigation and analysis of competing ideas, facts and purported facts to create coherent narratives that explain “what happened” and “why or how it happened” and modern historical writing is not shy on drawing upon the social sciences... to explain historical events’.

The book runs into almost 500 pages, perhaps significant of the number of years since Columbus sojourned in this part of the New World that we are writing our own history. The number of pages matters to both the reader and the writer. For the reader, it may take quite a few sittings to weed through a few sections of the text. But for the writer, it had taken a number of years to put together; in fact, A Survey of Guyanese History, constitutes a life’s work, a man’s life’s work which ought to be afforded due regards and full respect in order to fulfil the expectation of the author that ‘this collection of essays will be of benefit not only to the general public, but also especially to teachers and students of Guyanese and Caribbean History. If that hope is realised, the collection will be a useful addition to the existing body of knowledge on this subject’. That number of pages is divided into eleven sections which are further subdivided into short essays and long papers of which many are ‘original works, many in areas previously unattended’ (James Rose), all designed for easier access, comprehension and appreciation, intent on the sharing of knowledge.

The quality of the work is even more impressive than

President David Granger and Dr Winston McGowan at the launching of his book

its quantity evident in the first two essays of the book ‘Guyana, 200 years ago’ and ‘Guyana, 100 years ago’ which set the tone for the collection, evident in the acknowledgement of previous studies from which the author benefited but he gingerly pointed out that none of the essays is ‘merely a synthesis of previously available information’, evident in questioning previous text sometimes running counter to previous ‘facts’, evident in providing a very useful section to each essay labelled

Notice to Readers

‘For further reading’, evident in the extensive bibliography, a very handy index, and the use of primary source material especial in the essays on fishing, cricket and church history.

There are more than a hundred and one relevant uncovered gems to take away from this book but the reader is encouraged to polish those gems for his or her self.

The quality of the work is even more impressive than its quantity as the author in the first sentence of his pref-

ace declared that [t]his is not a General History of Guyana’ and in the following sentence lamented ‘the lack of an authoritative modern general text still remains a major deficiency in the growing historiography’ of Guyana, goading those change makers and those in authority to action.

(Copies are available from Guyenterprise and Austin’s) Responses to this author please telephone 226-0065 of email: oraltradition2002@yahoo.com

If you have a poem and/or short story you would like to publish on our Literary Corner page, please email to timessundaymag@gmail.com. Kindly include your correct name and a contact number in your email. If you have any questions, please call 223-7230 or 223-7231.

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he Jagan Dental Centre proudly welcomes back to its team, Dr Ian Jagan, after completing his masters degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from the Dr D.Y.Patil School of Dentistry in Navi Mumbai, India.

At twenty-six Dr Ian Jagan is currently the only certified, registered and permanently residing endodontist in Guyana and is the youngest dental specialist in Guyana's history. This field of dentistry specialises in the saving teeth through treatment and procedures relating to the internal structures of the tooth that is root canal therapy and

other such procedures.

Dr Ian Jagan is among

the third generation of dental professionals in his fam-

ily, his grandfather was a dental technician, his fa-

Dr Ian Jagan

Dr Ian Jagan (right) with his father Dr Clive Jagan ( second left) and brothers Dr Shane Jagan (left) and Dr Kyle Jagan (second right)

ther Dr Clive Jagan is an established dentist with over forty years of experience, and his two older brothers are also dentists; Dr Shane Jagan is a general dentist and Dr Kyle Jagan specialises in dental implants and laser dentistry. Together with their father, they own and operate The Jagan Dental Centre, a state of the art dental facility at the corner of Lamaha and Light Streets.

When asked why he pursued a career in dentistry, Dr Ian noted that he was always fascinated with dentistry because of his father.

As a young boy he would visit his father's clinic and would enjoy watching him work and interact with patients.

"I would beam with pride when people came up to my dad and thanked him for helping them and it was in those moments that I knew I wanted to pursue a career where my service would help others. For me there was no alternative option, my goal was to become a dentist."

Dr Ian obtained his Primary education at Mae's Under 12, School of the Nations and ABC Academy after which he successfully gained admission to St Joseph’s High School which he attended from 20032008. He then moved to Canada and completed his 12th grade studies and at the age of seventeen, he was admitted to the Dr D.Y. Patil School of Dentistry and moved to India. Moving half way across the world and away from the comforts of home was not easy, but studying in India had become a family tradition, his father and both of his brothers completed their dental studies there.

"The experience was like no other" he said, "to be immersed in the culture was both beautiful and humbling and to study alongside my brothers was most rewarding, it has strengthened our bond as brothers and as colleagues."

In 2014, Dr Ian graduated with a Bachelor ’s Degree in Dental Surgery, returned to Guyana, and joined his father and brothers in the family practice. It was during this time that he observed the need for quality endodontic treatment and

with encouragement from family and friends he decided to specialize in endodontics.

In 2015, he returned to the Dr D.Y.Patil School of Dentistry to pursue his master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and will be graduating in March 2019 with the gold medal award for his outstanding performance in both the theoretical and practical components of the program.

Dr Ian credits his success thus far to his parents and siblings, "they have been my pillars of support through every goal I have set for myself. My mentors at university gave me the guidance and exposure I needed to build my confidence in the field and excel and my friends made India feel like my home away from home."

While Dr Ian knows that hard work is critical for success, he strongly believes in a balance, work hard, play hard. The young dentist values spending quality time with his family and friends and is passionate about cricket. He was a member of the Georgetown Cricket Club and participated in numerous university tournaments while in India.

"Cricket has taught me how to learn from both my losses and victories and the importance of teamwork."

He is keen on applying these very principles as he joins his brothers at their family practice, "at the Jagan Dental Centre we recognise the value of working as a team together with our patients to ensure long term optimal oral health."

Dr Ian is eager to start building his dental career in Guyana and together with his brothers and team at the Jagan Dental Centre, is committed to providing and maintaining modern high quality dental services. Dr Ian is grateful for the opportunity to contribute towards the development of dental health in Guyana and hopes to not only provide dental services but to share his knowledge and skills with students pursuing dentistry as a career. He hopes to one-day leave a mark on his patients and the dental profession much like his father has done.

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he name Sonia Noel is synonymous with the Local Fashion Industry and Noel is back again with exquisite pieces.

She just returned from her book tour and is back at work. This time she took to the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to show off her new collection.

The pieces are all white and according to her, it is great for summer events especially when they are from an exclusive collection. You can select from unisex shirts to sundresses and convertible kaftan tops to step out to that beach party or enjoy a casual night out with the girls.

"I enjoyed this shoot with my friend Janice. It created a buzz on the beach with many curious onlookers and people interested in buying the outfits," Noel said.

Photos by Tamalee Lynkeechow

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Home & Cooking

Throw out your bathroom cleaners, because with a little lemon, baking soda and ammonia you can do just about anything. From home remedies to secret cleaning techniques, this is your guide to getting your bathroom sparkling.

Cou Cou, Barbados’ national dish is made with cornmeal and okra and it’s amazing. Like many other dishes in the Caribbean, this dish has African roots and is similar to grits or polenta.

Savory cornmeal dishes are popular around the world but this has a Caribbean stamp when it comes to flavor. In other parts of the Caribbean this dish is also known as fungi and is usually served with some sort of stew.

¾ tsp ginger 1 wiri wiri pepper (scotch bonnet or habanera can be used also) 2 tsp oil ¼ cup sugar 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp salt

Ingredients

1 ½ lb beef (preferably chuck roast) 2 tsp crushed garlic 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp paprika 10 sprigs thyme 1 medium onion

Directions

Place beef in a small bowl and season with garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, thyme, onion, ginger and pepper. Mix to combine then set aside.

In a heavy bottom pot, add oil and sugar over medium heat. Let the sugar caramelize, it will melt then turn dark brown and start to smoke. When the caramel is dark brown (not black) add the marinated meat. Stir to coat and allow it to cook in its own juices until the liquid evaporates.

Add tomatoes, tomato ketchup and salt and cook until the tomatoes softens and breaks down the add enough liquid to cover. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover pot. Cook until the meat is tender. If the liquid evaporates before the meat is tender, simply add more water.

Ingredients

10 okra, thinly sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6 sprigs thyme 1 cup cornmeal 1 tsp oil 2 cups chicken stock 3 cups water Salt to taste

Directions

In a heavy bottom pot over medium heat add oil. When oil is hot add okra, onion, garlic and thyme and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften. Add water and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes.

While the okra cooks, add ½ water to the cornmeal and stir.

After about 10 minutes remove the okra, onion and thyme with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Slowly add the cornmeal to the pot while stirring. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to low. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. The cornmeal will thick and the grains will no longer be hard.

Add okra and onion mixture back to the pot; add salt and stir. Remove from heat. Allow to cool before serving. (Jehan Powell)

Ingredients

4 cups mango juice or nectar Juice of 3 limes 1 cup simple syrup (1 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup water) 2 cup seltzer water Lime slices to garnish

Instruction

Place all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. Chill before serving.

Garnish with slices of lime.

(Jehan Powell)

Toilet Cleaning Made Easy

Cleaning a toilet ranks somewhere around zero on the Pleasant Cleaning Tasks scale, but you have no choice but to tackle it. Here are a few ways to make the job easier and pocket the cost of specialty cleansers.

– Antacid Tablets: Drop 2 antacid tablets or 1 denture tablet containing baking soda into the bowl, let them dissolve for about 20 minutes, then scrub the bowl with a toilet brush. A vitamin C tablet will do the trick as well.

– Mouthwash: Grab a bottle of mouthwash from the medicine cabinet and pour ¼ cup into the bowl. After about half an hour, scrub the bowl with a toilet brush and flush.

– Cola: Empty a can of cola into the bowl and let sit for 30-60 minutes before scrubbing and flushing.

Get Mildew-free Shower Curtains

The moist environment of a bathroom is just made for mildew, so don’t be surprised when it appears on your shower curtain. You can keep it at bay for a while, at least, by soaking curtains and liners in salt water before hanging them. Once they’re up and any mildew appears: – Add ½ cup borax and ½ cup vinegar to 2 cups water, pour onto the affected areas and let sit for 8-10 minutes.

Then scrub with a sponge or cloth.

– Mix 2 tablespoons washing-up liquid with 1 pint household bleach and spray the solution on the curtain.

– Make a paste of vinegar and salt, and spread it onto the mildewed area. Let it dry for 1-2 hours and then clean it off with a damp cloth.

Get Spotless Bathroom Tiles

The grouting between bathroom tiles is a magnet for dirt and germs and it’s easy to miss these hard-to-reach crevices during regular cleaning. It also looks awful so every so often: – Make a paste of 1 part borax, 2 parts baking soda and 1-2 parts water and scrub it onto the grout with a toothbrush.

– Rub away grime with a new pencil eraser, that’s well suited to reaching these narrow spaces.

– Scrub with a mouthwash containing a tooth-whitening agent.

– Soak a cotton wool ball in household bleach and set it on a spot of badly stained worktop grout for a few hours; for walls, attach the cotton ball with gaffer tape.

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(NARCOSIS: nar-KO-sis: A deep stupor produced by a drug or other chemicals.)

Average mark 23 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 30 or

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casino coin coir corn crass cross oasis orca sans sari

scan scar scion scorn soar sonar sonic sora icon iron

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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pple is working on a dedicated custom health chip that would help it process biometric data from its suite of devices, according to job listings unearthed by CNBC on Wednesday. The company currently designs custom chips for its iPhone and is rumored to switch to custom processors for its Mac line of computers as early as 2020.

Currently, the Apple Watch is powered by the custom S3 chip.

CNBC reports that these new job listings indicate Apple would like to go one step further with regard to health data and integrate a custom chip that would be solely responsible for processing metrics like heart rate and helping improve battery efficiency on devices like the Apple Watch.

One listing reads, “We are looking for sensor ASIC architects to help develop ASICs for new sensors and sensing systems for future Apple products. We have openings for analog as well as digital ASIC architects.”

Another says Apple is looking for engineers to “help develop health, wellness, and fitness sensors.” The job listings have since been removed.

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simply looking to integrate better health tracking and monitoring features or sensors into its existing chip sets for the iPhone or Apple Watch, or if it’s interested in developing a custom chip that would work in tandem with other hardware components. At the moment, the Apple Watch uses a custom optical sensor for measuring heart rate. A new chip could work with that existing sensor or a next-generation one to better process the data, or it could help the accompanying device be more efficient while it collects and analyzes that data.

The A11 Bionic chip, found in both the iPhone X and iPhone 8, contains a special “Neural Engine” dedicated to helping speed up artificial intelligence-related tasks like FaceID and Animoji. A new health-focused chip could be engineered similarly, in that it’s responsible for standard computing tasks in addition to health-related ones. The next Apple Watch is expected to launch this fall alongside the newest iPhone models. However, the timing of the job listings indicate that these efforts may not manifest in parts used in consumer products for quite some time. (The Verge)

Android Pie is coming to eight Motorola phones

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ndroid Pie, the latest OS from Google which was previously limited to Pixel phones and the Essential phone, is

arriving on Moto phones.

Motorola announced yesterday that the updates will hit eight phones sometime this fall.

Notably missing from the line-up is the Moto E5 which launched earlier

this year, and the Moto G5, a pretty great phone from last year. That means E5 and G5 owners are missing out on the latest Android Pie feat u r e s like system-level gesture controls (though Motorola has its own), exp a n d ed AI smarts, improved notifications, and more. Android Pie is Google’s most conscious effort to reduce notification overload and help users develop better relationships with their phones, so hopefully it’ll start rolling out to more phones soon.

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Priyanka Chopra flaunts her engagement ring at Manish Malhotra’s party F

ans finally got a glimpse of Priyanka Chopra’s engagement ring and we need to thank Raveena Tandon for it.

Priyanka attended designer Manish Malhotra’s party and photos from the do were shared by Raveena on her Instagram account.

Sharing a few photos with Priyanka, Raveena wrote, “Peecee and I getting our pouts in order!” In one of the photos, Priyanka is seen flaunting her engagement ring. But not only with Raveena, Priyanka was also seen posing with Sophie Choudry, Karan Johar and others at the bash and her ring was very evident.

Nick Jonas had, reportedly, shut down a Tiffany store in order to buy a ring for his lady love. The two, reportedly, got engaged on the eve of Priyanka’s birthday. Priyanka was earlier caught taking off her ring from the finger and sliding it in her pocket as paparazzi was waiting for her outside Mumbai airport.

Jonas and Chopra only dated for about two months

S before he reportedly popped the question, but they've definitely built a strong foundation. Romance rumors were first sparked between the pair after they walked the red carpet together at the 2017 Met Gala.

Chopra played coy about a possible romance with

Jonas at the time, but by Memorial Day weekend this year, they were spotted out together enjoying several dates. In the weeks that followed, she met his family on the East Coast and in London, and he met hers in India.

ultry songstress Rihanna and rapper/ actor Donald Glover have been spotted in Havana, Cuba together and are reportedly on the Caribbean island shooting a new movie.

According to Cuban publication Vistar, the two musician/actors are shooting the Hiro Murai directed Guava Island, said to be starring Black Panthers’ Letitia Wright and British actor Nonso Anozie, however, details are yet to be confirmed.

Murai is the sensational director behind Gambino’s Atlanta series on the Starz network and his already legendary “This Is America” video.

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ver since Shahid Kapoor announced that he would be reuniting with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for a project at an award ceremony in December last year, there has been a constant speculation about the film and also its delay. Now, amid the rumours of it getting shelved, the Jab We Met director says he never said he was collaborating with the actor.

Reports of the two teaming up went on for a few months last year before Shahid told the press in December, “We are going to do something soon together and I am really excited.

I think Imtiaz is a phenomenally talented filmmaker. We made a film together towards the beginning of both our careers and it’s something people still talk about.”

“Jab We Met’ is very spe-

cial and to work with the guy, who gave me Aditya Kashyap (the name of his character in the film) and whose work I have loved over the years, will be amazing,” the actor had said, adding he would begin working on the film after he finished Batti Gul Meter Chalu.

In March, Imtiaz told PTI that he indeed had met the actor for a script but nothing was official. Earlier this week, Imtiaz met media persons for a group interactions ahead of the release of his co-production Laila Majnu, which he has also penned.

When asked about the reports that the project might never take off, Imtiaz answered with a sarcasm-laced reply, “There will be more news like this because the fact is, I keep meeting actors because some of them I have worked with and there are going to be friendships,

we meet, there is always going to be some speculation…

“I never announced a film. I never said I am making a film.

I never said I am working with Shahid Kapoor. So now when people ask me that the film is not happening, I reply, ‘Which film?’ I never said it. Jisne bola usko bolo (Go talk to the person who spoke about it). There’s no truth to it,” the director said.

Talking about his own projects, Imtiaz said he has been developing four scripts.

“I have developed two screenplays. I have turned producer so I have to keep some material ready… The only asset that you have in this work is a script. So once these four scripts are ready, depending upon the availability of the suitable actors, I will start working.”

As of now, Imtiaz is geared up for Laila Majnu, directed by his brother and debutant Sajid Ali. The film, starring Avinash Tiwari and Tripti Dimri, arrives in theatres on September 7

im Carrey is opening up about his decision to return to the entertainment industry.

The 56-year-old actor has taken some time away from the acting world in recent years, but he'll soon return to the spotlight when his new HBO show Kidding premieres at the end of August. In his cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Carrey gets candid about wanting to leave Hollywood, explaining, "I just didn't want to be in the business anymore."

"I didn't like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that," he continues. "And maybe it's because I felt pulled toward a different type of creative outlet and I really liked the control of painting — of not having a committee in the way telling me what the idea must be to appeal to a fourquadrant whatever."

Even though he's making his Hollywood return with Kidding, Carrey says that he's not completely back in the game.

"I'm not back in the same way," he explains. "I don't feel I'm little Jim trying to hang on to a place in the stratosphere anymore — I don't feel like I'm trying to hold on to anything."

Reflecting on his role in 1994's Ace Ventura and how he wanted to poke fun at Hollywood's leading men, Carrey tells THR, "My plan was not to join Hollywood, it was to destroy it. Like, take a gigantic sledgehammer to the leading man and to all the

“The film’s locations are less frequented areas of the capital,” reports Vistar, “among them, the textile factory in the Alamar district and the Abreu Fontán Social Circle in Miramar.”

This is one major claim, but fans are also theorizing that they’re filming a music video together. Earlier in the week, Rihanna announced the line-up for her Diamond Ball charity show, where Glover will perform.

Guava Island would be Rihanna’s fourth appearance on the silver screen, following up her appearances in Ocean’s Eight, Valerian and Battleship.

serious­ness."

After the film's successful release, Carrey became a movie star, but he didn't enjoy the fame that came along with that title. "There's a weightlessness to it," Carrey shares. "You can dream about it all you want, but until you get it, you don't realize that it's really not a place that's very comfortable for very long."

Talking about his return to the spotlight in Kidding, Carrey says, "You're always waiting for that thing that you recognize as some part of yourself. And the life experience here matched up."

"I've gone through great loss, and somehow I ended up on the other side in a place where I can look anybody in the eye and feel like I'm on the same page," he continues. "I understand how the river of grief can grab you at some point in your life and just throttle you."

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Archie

ARIES (March 21April 19)

Don't let anyone limit what you can do. Someone in a superior position may try to bring about unwanted change. The choice to decline is yours. Do what's best for you.

Embrace change and visit TAURUS a place you've never been be(April 20- fore. Make new friends and May 20) learn more about different cultural backgrounds. The wisdom and knowledge you gain will be powerful assets moving forward.

GEMINI An energetic approach (MAY 28- to what you want to do will June 20) help you overcome any challenge you face. Personal improvements can be made, and problems can be solved.

If you change the way you deal with others, you'll gain (June 21- respect. Offer suggestions, July 22) but don't give in and do the work that someone else is responsible for. Develop a creative idea.

CANCER

LEO (July 23Aug. 22)

Dilbert

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23)

Peanuts

Children, loved ones, family and close friends will have an impact on you. Spend time nurturing important relationships and making personal changes that will enhance your life.

Romance is featured.

Short trips will lead to interesting changes and plans.

The people you meet along the way will offer insight into new possibilities. Be receptive to suggestions and offers of assistance.

Refuse to let anyone make demands of you. Get involved in organisations or events that contribute to society.

Getting together with old friends or colleagues will be eye-opening.

Big ideas should be toned SCORPIO down. Start small and look for (Oct. 24- unique alternatives. Taking a Nov. 22) different path may not be appreciated by others, but if it satisfies your needs, you should proceed.

SAGITTARIUS Emotional deception is (Nov. 23- present. Whether it's you or Dec. 21) someone else being dishonest, a reality check will be required to get back on track. Let intelligence and facts guide you.

Calvin and Hobbes

Change begins within. A CAPRICORN new start will help you see (Dec. 22- things differently. The effort Jan. 19) you put in will bring results that will not disappoint you.

Follow your instincts.

Partnerships will undergo change. You are best AQUARIUS off listening and observing (Jan. 20- without offering too much Feb. 19) input. Once you decipher what's happening, you will know how to best respond.

Anger won't solve anything.

Emotional manipulation PISCES (Feb. 20- is apparent. Consider what's Mar. 20) being offered and the strings attached in order to get what you want. Renegotiation should be strongly considered.