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About iinta
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Mark Quashie "The Mad Stuntman"
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Christmas Feast fit for Royalty
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History of Santa
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Healing Your Skin
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Cozy Christmas Scents
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Climate Change
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Jared Gordon of the UFC
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Unsung Heroes in Aviation
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Galapagos Island Getaway
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Keep Belly Fat at Bay this
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HolidaySweater Weather!
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Mulled Wines for the Season
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cover Story
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Test Kitchen
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iinta Aviation
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WE WISH YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY Welcome to IINTA Inc., a hub for anyone with a taste for creative arts, sports, music, business, cuisine, fashion and more. iinta's Marketplace offers a wide range of products from multiple categories and vendors.
Our monthly release of iinta Magazine features renowned musicians and athletes along with in-depth articles pertaining to literature, wellness, beauty, business, wine and more! CULTURE ZEST THE FINER THINGS EXCLUSIVES MARKETPLACE
CONTESTS When you decide to make that delicious Christmas meal from Zaher's Test Kitchen, be sure to post a photograph on social media and tag IINTA & ZTK to be featured in the February edition of the magazine. Deadline to Post: January 2, 2022
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MARK
THE MAD STUNTMAN
QUASHIE I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT AUTHOR/EDITOR JENNIFER J. LACELLE
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BY DEKE ZAHER EDITOR JENNIFER J. LACELLE
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THE DARK HISTORY OF...
SANTA
Author/Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle IINTA MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2021 | 19
HEALING YOUR SKIN
Time for You By NigelleEditorFredette Jennifer J. Lacelle IINTA MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2021 | 26
Cozy Christmas Scents: Candles & Soaps
Author/Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
‘Tis the season to hide indoors from the blistering cold and snowy rampage of mother nature. The only issue with tucking away and shuttering the windows is the lack of fresh air. Keeping the cold out can create a stifled atmosphere in your house. So, what can come to the rescue? Fresh candles and soaps! This holiday season is bound to be another one cooped up indoors so, take advantage of it and enjoy the aroma of the season at your fingertips. IINTA MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2021 | 30
CLIMATE CHANGE: FACT OR FICTION? BY FRED LAZAR
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UFC FIGHTER
JARED GORDON FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE
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Johnny May, an Inuk Bush Pilot. Photo from CBC news.
A THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST NATIONS, METIS, & INUIT
UNSUNG HEROES By Captain Michel Treskin Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
I spent most of my life in the air or being a pilot for so many years. My history in aviation is not older than when men took to the skies to fight in the air. My grandfather (father of my father) was one of the first fighter pilots on the Eastern front — Russia.
Mr. Treskin next to his crashed plane. Provided by Michel Treskin.
He was shot down, spun to the ground and survived to tell the story. In his photo (below) he is shown standing next to the crashed plane with his broken foot. However, being a Canadian Métis, I was curious to find out how many pilots who flew or who are still flying out there making their silent mark in our time. There are not many if one looks at the big picture.
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GALAPAGOS ISLAND GETAWAY Mysterious Unique Adventures Author/Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
It’s one of the earth’s greatest treasure troves filled with mystery, intrigue, danger and beauty. This archipelago was the influence of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection after his visit (1835), and has served as a key location of interest to scientists and researchers over the years. The series of islands are an UNESCO Heritage Site and sits at the confluence of three ocean currents. There are at least 127 islands included in the Galapagos. It’s approximately 1,000km from “continental Ecuador” (a great place to visit before the cruise).
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KEEPING BELLY FAT AT BAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS By Anna Rhymer Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
The holidays are a time of joy, exuberance, family, good cheer, and lots of tempting foods and drinks to indulge in! It’s often a time those who are trying to lose weight or maintain weight dread due to the inordinate number of temptations. But shouldn’t people be able to “have our cake and eat it too?” Heck yes!
Tip #1: If you are in control of the Christmas dinner, there are many recipes to make it a lowcarb holiday. Why low carb?
When someone eats these carbohydrates, their blood glucose level spikes quickly then plummets, causing an energy crash. This can be counteracted by keeping blood glucose levels low and stable, which will help people champion the afterdinner carols and board games. It’s good to note that a chemical called tryptophan is in turkey flesh, and that makes people sleepy post-meal.
Tip #2: Fill up on the nutrient dense foods that serve the body, like proteins and vegetables.
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SWEATER
Weather Author/Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FABRIC! It’s that time of year… again! While some people yearn for the warm, sunny summer days that provide enough heat to go outside in shorts and t-shirt, others look forward to the brisk chill and cool breeze that calls for sweaters and sweatpants. That means it’s time to shop! People don’t want to spend their hard-earned money on something that’s going to fall apart fast.
They also don’t want something that’s not going to keep them warm; and some fabrics are stifling or collect sweat in every inch (which would just make someone colder).
Worst Fabrics Not all fabric is created equal! There are a multitude of fabrics that are created and used for bedding, furniture, curtains, and clothing. But how does
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CLASSIC WINES FOR THE SEASON By Douglas Landsborough Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle
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