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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca ila-Quebec, an institute specializing in art i f i c i a l intelligence, will soon be launching 'COVI', a contact-tracing app for smartphones.

Researchers in Montreal are doing final adjustments on the app - expected to be launched sometime in early June.

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'help authorities detect potential COVID-19 hot spots before infections spiral out of control'. The institute has been working with the Federal privacy commissioner and other governments across the country to ensure the identity and privacy of people using the app will be protected.

However, the whole idea of 'contact-tracing' is bringing up many concerns about sharing of data and even hacking.

Montreal’s public health director Mylene Drouin said last Friday her 'team has been preparing to study apps that can trace COVID19', with Mila's app being one of them. A few days later, Premier Francois Legault stated he knows there are other proposals in other provinces, but would like to 'use the application made here in Quebec'. However,

the message seems to be mixed, as the province is not even certain they want to introduce the technology.

The app is free and will be made available for download through Google Play and the Apple Store - for those who choose to use it, as it is voluntary. Once it is activated, users will need to provide some details, such as their age, sex and medical condition. It is what they call ‘personal clues' associated the spreading of the virus.

Names, email addresses or phone numbers are not required.

With the information, it will help them to determine the probability of a user catching the virus or advise them what areas they should stay away from. And as a predictive app, it is faster than any other technology to date. On Mila-Quebec's website,

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part of a much longer document explains (to read the full document go to https://mila.quebec/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVI-w hitepaper-V1-1.pdf): THE COVI INTERFACE FOR USERS WORKS AS FOLLOWS: Upon download, users are provided with an overview of how the app works and the privacy implications of using COVI. After the user’s age is verified, they are prompted to fill out a short demographics and health pre-conditions questionnaire to initialize the application. By default, all this data stays on the phone. Once the onboarding is complete, the user arrives on the home screen.

There are four primary elements to the screen: - The tailored recommendations feature that helps users make real-time decisions daily about their activities based on their personal level of risk

(out-of-app actions).

- The 'action cards' feature that prompts users to input additional/updated information to further tailor their risk profile (inapp actions).

- A survey and data visualization feature to allow users to express what is important to them and see how the crisis is unfolding.

- A 'share' button for the user to help promote adoption of COVI among their friends, family, colleagues, etc.

"Beyond these onscreen elements, COVI also supplies notifications to the user, either to update their in-app information (low-priority actions) or when urgent recommendations are updated (high-priority actions).

When users are not actively using the app, it runs in the background, exchanging risk levels (in a cryptographically protected way) with other app users that they encounter. If a user gets tested for

Covid-19, they will in earlier versions, be able to self-report the results of the test. In upcoming versions, users will be able to fetch their test results directly within the COVI application. When they input (or receive) a positive result, they will be asked for further consent to have it shared (through their elevated risk level) confidentially with recent contacts."

In theory, the COVI app could prove to be very helpful in the fight to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Mila-Quebec appears to be taking the necessary steps towards keeping personal information confidential in the way they use and process information.

Nevertheless, given the history of apps and websites using information, without clear consent - it does give one pause to question whether the identity and privacy of users will be respected.

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City Stamp celebrates 45 years of service to Montreal Stamp Collectors

bond fide stamp dealer.

In 1975, Cooperman established City Stamp Montreal, a business that catered to long time stamp collectors who wanted to buy and sell rare and valuable stamps. And 45 years later, City Stamp Montreal has maintained their stellar reputation as a high end stamp dealer.

"I feel like it's quite an accomplishment for my

By Stuart Nulman business -- or any business -- to be around for mtltimes.ca 45 years," said CooperIn particular, I was par- man during a recent tial to stamps from phone interview. "I have City Stamp Canada and the U.S. For seen about three years, I through many different spent my Sunday after- phases, whether it be ack in the early and mid-1970s, I was an avid stamp collector.

Robert Cooperman City Stamp strongly suggested that City Stamp follow the World Wide Web route (www.citystamp.ca).

Since that fateful decision, City Stamp now has Platinum Seller status with eBay, and as a result of their tremen-

Canada Stamp #65 Mint extremely fine never hinged right margin example and few finer examples exist. Value $4,995 noons going to coin and stamp shows that took place in hotel ballrooms throughout Montreal, leading through the albums of multitude stamp dealers to see what I could add to my growing North American stamp collection.

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inflation or other difficult times that have affected the world. But I have to give myself a pat on the back for being around for so long, especially owing to the fact that City Stamp was able to adapt to changing times."

And one major adaptation that greatly affected City Stamp Montreal for the better happened eight years ago, when Cooperman was approached by Michael Rosenblatt, a young entrepreneur who specialized in online marketing, who

dous online success, revamped their website in 2017.

"We now have a strong website, and it's an important part of the business because it's a major platform for us to sell high value stamps," said Cooperman. "We're also affiliated with Hip Stamp (www.hipstamp.com), a user friendly site for stamp collectors that covers 940 stores and has an inventory of over six million stamps, which offers a direct line to collectors, and people have really taken

a liking to that."

"With the recent corona virus pandemic, there have been a lot more people who have been on the sidelines for years that have just come back into the hobby, and with stamp dealers going online, it brings them into the present moment," he added. "And stamp collectors are definitely thrilled that they have this hobby to keep them active during this time. They have more time and less responsibilities to devote more time to stamp collecting. As well, they are spending more money on stamps because they have a great appetite for it."

Cooperman said that these days, stamp collectors are seeking out classic stamp issues from around the globe, especially those from Great Britain and British Commonwealth countries, as well as the U.S., because they either maintain their high value or go up in price.

Another type of stamps that are sought after by collectors are the high grades of all sorts of

Canada #5 Mint very fine with original gum Value: catalogues for $80,000 stamps, because they Montreal is well known are instantly able to sell for offering collectors them to dealers or fel- higher premiums on low collectors. what it purchases and Cooperman runs City sells for less than what Stamp Montreal with a competing stamp dealstaff of four (which includes three expert phi- ers offer. There is also latelists), who free worldwide shipconstantly buys and ping, flexible payment sells rare stamps of a terms and a 30-day sathigh quality, as well as isfaction guarantee. For worldwide stamp col- more information, or to lections, from a cus- book an appointment, tomer base from North call 514-875-2596 or America and around toll free at 1-800-615the world.

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A biodiversity corridor for Montreal

pearance of trees and vegetation and the displacement of various species, as their habitat was replaced by buildings. The idea is to recover part of what once was a varied natural setting.

According to a press release, "In 2018, the City of Montreal launched a national, multidisciplinary landscape architecture competition, in the hope of generating an innovative scheme to be impleBy Sergio Martinez mented over the next 20 years. A team of four mtltimes.ca firms—civiliti, LAND come to mind are those Italia, Table Architecture, of the notorious virus and Biodiversité Conoriginated in that Chi- seil—won the competinese city. However, there is a more tion." favourable connection "The future corridor will that Montrealers could enable us to transition make with that city. It from a landscape that was during the 5th De- has been greatly modisign Biennale, held in fied by human beings, that city in November losing its biodiversity last year that Montreal and resilience, to an unveiled its ambitious abundant and diversified urban nature, connected Biodiversity Corridor.

As the project's name and linked to human besuggests, Montreal and ings," said Alan DeSousa, the Borough of Saint Mayor of the Borough of Laurent, where the cor- St-Laurent.

The four firms that ridor will be located, aim at reversing a trend would work on the marked by the disap- completion of the project have indicated that ust mention the name Wuhan and, of course, the images that immediately

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Cavendish Blvd. North as it would look after the Biodiversity Corridor project is completed (photo: civiliti, LAND Italia, Table Architecture, Biodiversité Conseil) "The winning project's cludes new pedestrian received a Special Jury ment—creating eco'backbone' is a narrow trails and upgraded bicy- Award for the category nomic, environmental, strip of wasteland lo- cle paths, as well as ac- "Sustainable Develop- social, and cultural bencated under the over- tivity or rest areas for ment" in the 2020 edi- efits. While this project head power lines along the enjoyment of St- tion of the National focuses on the environthree main boulevards. Laurent workers and Urban Design Awards. ment, it reflects all Seven Organized jointly by the C's' of urban design: According to the plan, residents." character, the currently sterile A spokesperson for ci- Royal Architectural Insti- context, lawns will be trans- viliti, Fannie Duguay- tute of Canada (RAIC), choice, connections, creformed into flowering Lefebvre, summarized the Canadian Institute of ativity, custodianship, and meadows that will at- the proposal: "The cor- Planners (CIP), and the collaboration."

At this time, it is certract birds, pollinating in- ridor will enable the Canadian Society of sects, and small animals. transition from a mostly Landscape Architects tainly good news that Ground contours and a asphalted, fragmented (CSLA), the award is some thought and acmodulated topography territory to a diversified one of the top distinc- tion are being given to will enliven this enriched urban landscape, con- tions in Canada. As com- our balance with nature. landscape, breaking away nected to all living be- mented by the jury, "The Any effort to recover from a feeling of homo- ings." The Biodiversity promise of urban design biodiversity is undoubtgeneity. The plan also in- Corridor Master Plan is sustainable develop- edly a good idea.

The location of the Biodiversity Corridor in the Borough of St. Laurent (photo: civiliti, LAND Italia,Table Architecture, Biodiversité Conseil)

Main intervention sites along the future Biodiversity Corridor (photo: civiliti, LAND Italia,Table Architecture, Biodiversité Conseil)

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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca Covid-19 vaccines, “These are difficult times and many of us who are not on the front lines feel that we could do more and want to help … being a participant in important clinical research for COVID-19 is one of them. By signing up to receive information on future COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, you are helping our MUHC researchers find a solution to stopping this deadly virus,” the email reads, according to an article by Matthew Lapierre, a Local Journalism Initiative reporter.

The researchers encouraged recipients to share the email, hoping to gather a significant pool of potential candidates.They’re preparing for clinical studies, which will probably begin in late June or early July, said Dr. Brian Ward, director of the centre. "Researchers are racing to produce a viable COVID-19 vaccine and many of them will be ready to test their candidate vaccines on humans in the sum-

mer". The MUHC’s vaccine centre will be among those that will coordinate the testing of the vaccines. "The initial studies will only require several dozen people and can be completed in a few weeks. It will start with a phone call. A recruiter will screen willing participants to see if they meet the inclusion criteria. If they do, they will be invited to do some blood tests - to make sure they have no diseases they’re unaware of… basically, you just need to be normal healthy to participate in these early studies.”

Researchers will first test to see how much of the vaccine to give as a dose while monitoring the selected participants’ health and understanding if it prompts the desired immune system reaction. Full-scale testing of the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 will take more people and more time. Similar trials have already taken place elsewhere. Ward is aware of six companies that are currently performing human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine.

One American firm, Moderna, began trials in mid-march and has already reported promising results, but the company says that a vaccine suitable for the general public is still many months away.

By the summer, Ward expects about a dozen more players will be ready to test their candidate vaccines in humans.

One such company, Medicago, is based in Quebec. In ad-

dition to his duties at the MUHC,Ward is the chief medical officer at Medicago. He described the small company as a 'minnow' in the global pharmaceutical ocean, but he was optimistic about the early progress they have made toward a vaccine.

Evidence suggests humans gain no lasting immunity after they’ve been infected by any of the common coronaviruses that circulated before SARS-cov-2, Ward said, so a vaccine will probably be critical

if society is to overcome the new virus.

"But the existence of vaccines that work against COVID-19 will probably lead to division", Ward added, because even if the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies can produce hundreds of millions of doses, the supply will be insufficient to inoculate the world.

"First responders and health-care workers are the obvious choices to be the first to receive a vaccine", Ward said, but

once they receive it there will be contention as to who gets it next.

The richest people, and the richest societies, will likely win that fight, even though those who are poorest tend to be more gravely affected", he continued. "In the United States, it’s really clear that it’s blacks and Hispanics who are getting creamed by this virus. That’s because they don’t have the liberty to work from home. Is it going to be the African-American bus driver who gets the

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days, and although some of these venues work on tentative dates to reopen, in the middle of this crisis no one can predict when will that happen, if at all, since the current situation may extend until the end of this year. Summer, as the usual season for festivals, has been practically given up for lost. Now, some festival producers are thinking of alternative ways of presenting their events.

Others have simply opted for cancellation: the Francos, the Jazz Festival, the Fireworks Competition, ComicCon, and of course, the Formula 1, which in turn has meant the cancellation of the street festivals that have become a regular accompaniment of the car race.

Fantasia, a film festival

devoted to the action, horror, and fantasy genres, has already announced that this year it will feature a digital edition. "We are certainly saddened for being unable to present the festival in its physical format as we had planned for this year.

But we're happy to work with (partners) Festival Scope and Shift 72 for this unprecedented virtual edition" said Mitch Davis, Fantasia's Artistic Director.

This iconic summer fest will take place between August 20 and September 2. The lineup for this year's edition will be unveiled during this month.

For its part, Blue Metropolis, Montreal's literary festival whose 2020 edition scheduled for April was already cancelled, has also resorted to a virtual method to reach the public. The festival's series "Ideas and Society" is already online and will continue throughout this month "featuring fifteen or so public figures who will each answer three questions and suggest a book, providing an idea of what the future might hold for us…" Blue Metropolis is also updating its online platform on Mental Health and Lit-

erature with sections for children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Those interested can visit them at bluemetropolis.org/well-being/ Cultural and artistic activities are still with us, providing comfort, entertainment, and intellectual or emotional support need at these difficult times. But how about those involved in creating and delivering these moments to us?

Some artists and cultural organizations have expressed concerns about their future, not only at this moment, but even after the worst of the pandemic is over and some degree of normality returns. "Two recent surveys indicate that

two-thirds of Quebecers are not ready to go back to concert halls or visit a museum. Their concern could last up to 6 months. What should artists, managers and governments do between now and then?

What priorities should help inform a plan to revive the cultural sector?" This is what a group of Quebec artists and cultural promoters are concerned about.

Therefore they are also asking what the different levels of government, the private sector and other stakeholders in the field of culture plan to do to revive the cultural industries in the province and in the country. Among the signatories are André

Dudemaine, Director of Arts Activities, Montreal First Peoples Festival; Nassib El-Husseini, General Director Les 7 Doigts; Manon Gauthier, Executive Director, Jean-Paul Riopelle Foundation; Monique Savoie, President Founder and Artistic Director, Société des arts technologiques (SAT); Louise Sicuro, President and CEO, Culture pour tous.

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Rue Sainte-Anne's restaurants deliver 245 meals to LGH

hen Jim Beauchamp, owner of Cunningham's Pub in SainteAnne-de-Bellevue, heard about a business man who donated 5000 meals to hospital workers at the MUHC just a few weeks ago - it inspired him to do something special. Jim, who is president of the Business Association of Sainte-Anne (part of the SDC), soon put the word out to restaurant and business owners.

They got together and decided to do something special for health staff at the Lakeshore General Hospital where dedicated and exhausted staff have been facing some of the hardest challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

He asked everyone to make lunch meals and created a list of what everyone would do.

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even a rugby club. They helped out by raising money or even making homemade meals.

Given how businesses and restaurants are struggling, with many closed right now - the gesture was above and beyond generous. It was heartfelt - and in the end, over 245 lunches were delivered to the hospital. The meals included Deli Sandwiches, Pizzas, Greek and Spanish food, homemade Indian meals and more.

"It was great seeing the doctors, nurses and staff faces when we brought the food in....way to go SainteAnnes....together as one!" Jim wrote on his Facebook page. "It was the smile on their faces…" he said when I spoke with him. "Just try to be kind… take an hour and just try to be nice to someone," is a message he wants to convey to everyone.

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reads, "Today, a strong message of solidarity was sent from St Anne's restaurants and businesses to our guardian angels who work at Lakeshore General Hospital providing them with more than 245 meals. We would like to thank everyone involved in this beautiful project…". 'Kudos' go out to the restaurants, businesses and club that participated in this initiative: - Cunninghams Pub - Olé - Café T.W.I.G.S. - Phoenix Bar / Restaurant Basile - Peter's Cape Cod - The Old Post Office - Bouquet Garni Catering - Resto Pub Bord'Eaux - The Business Box - Sainte Anne de Bellevue Rugby Football Club - Pragai Couture - Violet angel pizza artisanale - La Turquoise Boutique Ste Anne

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Montreal’s Iconic Orange Julep exclusive painting to raise money for Sun Youth haped like an orange dome, Mont r e a l ’ s much-beloved, kitschy landmark, the Orange Julep has been captured by Montreal artist, Andy Habib, in a unique abstract painting, to be auctioned to raise much-needed funds for the SUN YOUTH Organization, during these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the 1950s, two of my favourite places to hang out were the offices of the Clark Street Sun newspaper, which later became Sun Youth, and the Orange Julep, which is still an iconic location today. For many generations, both these places are associated with the best memories!” says Sid Stevens, executive vice-

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“I created this painting to salute the strength of Montreal’s frontline health care and essential providers (of which Sun Youth is part of), during this pandemic and as a tribute to all Montrealers living through difficult times.

It’s a familiar sight and a source of visual comfort,” says artist Andy Habib.

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working tirelessly to get food out to the unemployed, the stressed, the helpless and the sick.

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ing in contemporary, abstract, figurative painting and marine art photography.

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Hampstead Mayor claims COVID-19 is less deadly than the flu

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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca controversy. Just last November, he made headlines when he supported the demolition of two affordable housing buildings on CoteSaint-Luc road. A developer planned to replace them with a 10-storey, luxury condo building - but a hard-fought battle by the tenants forced a referendum. In the end, close to 70% of the 862 residents of the town who voted, were against the project. Fast forward to May 2020 and Mayor Steinberg is back in the spotlight.

This time he is saying the 'Covid-19 virus is less deadly than the flu', along with other questionable claims.

In a message on the Town of Hampstead website, 'COVID-19 insights: Mayor's Message', Steinberg does offer some good information about the Covid-19 virus, for the most part - but he also makes claims about the virus that are highly questionable, such as stating the Covid-19 virus is less deadly than the flu. The message was also posted on his and the Town's Facebook page - it brought forth plenty of comments, with some supportive and others clearly disputing his claims.

The Mayor's claims were based on a Zoom conference he had with the President and CEO of CIUSSS WestCentral Montreal, Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg.

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COVID-19 is about 0.5% while from the flu it is 1% - 3%". However, the World Health Organization says, "mortality for COVID-19 appears higher than for influenza, especially seasonal influenza.

While the true mortality of COVID-19 will take some time to fully understand, the data we have so far indicate that the crude mortality ratio (the number of reported deaths divided by the reported cases) is between 3-4%, the infection mortality rate (the number of reported deaths divided by the number of infections) will be lower.

For seasonal influenza, mortality is usually well below 0.1%." It gives one pause to question the Mayor's numbers.

Steinberg also writes, "the value of the swab testing for COVID-19 is minimal. The false positives and false negatives are not insignificant. In addition, a negative test result today does not mean you won’t catch it tomorrow...". Yes, it is true that swab testing is not 100% accurate and that someone can contract the virus afterwards, however the tests have proved to identify a significant numbers of positive cases, which in turn helped to isolate people and form the measures put in place to help stop the spread of the virus.

He also asks the question, 'Should I wear a mask?' and says that "My wife and I do not wear masks when walking around Hampstead but we always wear masks when going inside stores or walking in heavily congested areas, even outside." In his decision to not wear a mask while walking around Hampstead, he writes that "Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Chief provincial health officer of BC, has stated that your chance of catching COVID-19 outside is 'infinitesimally small'. I have heard the same

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from many other doctors and scientists."

Steinberg does state that 'Masks are mainly effective in protecting others in case you unknowingly have the virus. Nevertheless, they do provide some protection for the wearer. I see so many people wearing masks but they pull them down and then raise

them again or fiddle with them. This leads to touching the face and increasing the chance of being infected. If you wear a mask, put it on and leave it alone until you come home'. However, his decision to not wear one is in contrast to what most of our politicians and community leaders are doing,

by setting an example and wearing masks in public - after having asked everyone to do the same.

The Mayor ends his message starting with another question, 'Should I stay home as much as possible?' The older you are, or if you have underlying vulnerability, the more advisable this is BUT you

can go for walks. You can meet people outside as long as you maintain the 2-metre distancing. There are risks in life. Individuals choose to ride motorcycles, skydive and smoke. All are risky but each of us needs to balance the risk benefit equation and make his/her own choice. Be safe. Be well, Bill'.

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Three roses for your consideration

t smells like garrigue, Those times, I get nosthe beach and sum- talgic just thinking mer vacations in about them.

As I wont be travelling France. This gulp of soon to Europe this summer, my consolation will be to drink beautiful roses in my back patio. Here are three recommendations of the moment:

By Marco Giovanetti mtltimes.ca sensations came to mind when I opened the Beatines 2018 on a Sunday afternoon. The power of wine is that it can take you to places and make you dream and forget about the reality for a little while.

When thinking of vacations, Italian and French roses come to mind. Actually, it is more of a cultural custom.

For instance, My nonno used to tell me that Italian Abruzzese drink Cerasuolo on warm summer days and evenings. Cerasuolo means “cherry” in Italian, and Cerasulo d'Abruzzo is almost garnet color that distinguishes them from pale, Provencal-style rosés that dominate the American market. They are made from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, the grape that comprises some 80 percent of DOC wine production in Abruzzo, a region two hours east of Rome If you have ever been to Pescara or L’Aquila during the summer months, you know what the locals are drinking with Ceraasuolo. From savoury morsels or arrosticini to scampi pasta, the versatility of the Italian rose is impressive. I just can't wait to go back to Abruzzo after the pandemic passes.

My exposure to French rose started in my early twenties. I used to drink massive amounts of Rhone and Provence rose with my Parisian roommate in my Cote des Neiges apartment. In the summer times, there used to be chilled bottles of Petales de Rose and Listel with succulent BBQ Merguez sausages.

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taying home is the helps to prevent cellular New Way. We damage and aging. need to make the Honey circulates the best of it, honey. blood cells Honey soothes.

You will have beautiful, Mix honey and water healthy skin.

Honey is best RAW! When honey is pasBy Martha Shannon teurized, many of mtltimes.ca honey’s intriguing properties are lost. and you have hydrogen While you are home, peroxide. This mild skin spoil yourself to a antiseptic soothes skin honey facial mask. irritations.

• 2 Tablespoons raw Honey rejuvenates honey Your skin loves honey • 1 Tablespoon French as it encourages new green clay* cell growth. *(our clay neem with Honey exfoliates oatmeal makes it even The gluconic acid in more special) honey safely loosens Other nutritious your dead skin cells, options thus honey is a gentle • A drop of your exfoliant. It also infavourite essential oil creases elasticity, bal• A mashed banana ances out oily skin, stimulates collagen and (your skin will love the minimizes those fine banana’s vitamin A) lines and wrinkles. 1. Mix together the Honey, you look mar- honey and French green clay velous!

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The House of Kennedy by James Patterson and Cynthia Fagen

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ike I have written before when I have reviewed any of his previous

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca books, author James Patterson is a human writing machine.

Whether it be his Alex Cross crime thrillers, mysteries, westerns, police novels,

Across 1. White rice’s lack 5. Balancing pro 8. Put in a nutshell 13. Pervasive quality 14. Fruitless 15. Develop 16. Follow a recipe directive 17. Figure in Maori mythology 18. Corset tightener 19. Be a generous trapper 22. Diaper cream ingredient 23. ___ Day 24. Mathematical function 27. Epitome of simplicity 29. Car with a bar 33. Divination deck 34. It may be bid 36. Center of a ball?

37. Buy a beachfront boutique 40. Night of poetry 41. Katzbalger, e.g.

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kids' books, YA novels or true crime accounts, James Patterson manages to churn them out in great quantities every year, and have them easily end up on the best seller list.

But what about when Patterson decides to branch out to another literary genre, and publishes a political nonfiction book, especially one about America's royal family of politics, the Kennedys?

CNN anchor Jake Tapper had something to say about this. When he published his first novel last year called The Hellfire Club, Patterson gently chided him for stepping on his toes as a best selling

thriller writer. But when he read an advance copy of The House of Kennedy and enjoyed it, Tapper had this to say: "He's too good -- it isn't fair!".

And when I finished reading the above mentioned book, I had to agree with Mr. Tapper's reaction.

As well, a certain question popped into my head before I started reading it: Is there anything new James Patterson has to say about the Kennedy dynasty that other authors like Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Doris Kearns Goodwin, Theodore Sorensen and Seymour Hersh have already said in

bake 58. Stand for something 59. Eukaryotic organism 60. Hip bones 61.Very, in music 62. Flock member 63. Abdicator of 1917 64. Noah's son, and namesakes 65. Armageddon 66. Round up

26. Grimalkin 27. Dig, so to speak 28. Shuttlecock 30. Some reality show winners 31. Actress Oberon 32. Doesn't ignore 34. Call to a mate 35. Bridal party members 38. Takes out a fly 39. Metal worker 44. Radiant 46. Air freshener option 48. ___ Island National Monument 49. Cold 50. Wet septet 51. No gain, no loss 52. Actual being 53. Actor Alan 54. Brio 55. Alternatively 56. Carrey vehicle 57. Enrich, in a way

Down 1. It may be striped 2. Gordon or Ginsburg 3. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g.

4. Role in "Arrested Development" 5. Black band of mourning 6. Falafel bread 7. Jewish month 8. Hot stuff 9. ___ nitrate 10. Flexible mineral 11. End ___ 12. Title for some priests 14. Bad lighting?

20. Lifts up 21. Run the show 24. Muddleheaded 25. Speed demon

their respective best selling tomes?

Leave it to Patterson to find an angle to make his book a good addition to the Kennedy canon. He focuses on how being a Kennedy has both been a blessing and a burden, and certain members of the family (namely, Joe, Sr., Joe, Jr., Rose, Rosemary, John, Kathleen, Bobby, Ted, John, Jr. and the Kennedy cousins) became part of the Kennedy Curse, whether it accidentally or intentionally.

Patterson has thoroughly researched his subject to give readers the familiar and not-sofamiliar stories that give you a complete picture of the Kennedy lore.

And somehow, through his trademark tendency towards writing brief chapters, has not lost the necessary depth to tell the triumphant and tragic story of the Kennedy family.

From the rise of Joe Kennedy in the business

world, to Joe Jr. and Jack's service in World War II, to the 1960 campaign, to the assassinations of both Jack and Bobby, to Chappaquiddick, to the tragic, untimely death of John, Jr. in a private plane crash in 1999, it's all covered in this book.

However, Patterson offers plenty of interesting factual nuggets that keeps this book from being a quickie rehash.

For example, there's the tragic story of eldest daughter Rosemary, in which her father's insistence of having her undergo a lobotomy as a cure for her "neurological disturbance" in 1941 ends up as a botched procedure, which leaves her disabled and institutionalized for the rest of her life; David Kennedy, Bobby's young son, is rescued by his father from drowning when he was caught in a dangerous undertow on a California beach on June 4, 1968 ... only to witness

on TV his father's assassination the following night after celebrating his victory in the Democratic California primary; and when Ted Kennedy first ran for the Massachusetts senate seat vacated by Jack in 1960, his opponent, Eddie McCormack, says during a televised debate in August of 1962 "If his name was Edward Moore, with his qualifications, with your qualifications, Teddy, your candidacy would be a joke. But nobody's laughing because his name is not Edward Moore. It's Edward Moore Kennedy."

The House of Kennedy is an enjoyable book that offers a fascinating summing up of the air of tragedy that has plagued the Kennedy family of Massachusetts for nearly a century. It also makes a highly readable introduction to the world of the Kennedys for those who choose this book to read as an introduction to the vast collection of written works about this American royal family.

And Patterson's next biographical book deals with the final days of John Lennon, which will be released later this year. And it kind of makes me wonder if such Lennon/Beatles biographers as Hunter Davies, Ray Coleman and Philip Norman would think that Patterson would be infringing on their territory as rock music journalists?

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f you are a buyer and just found your perfect home at the right price, the next

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logical and crucial step is the home inspection.

Are you ready? As a seller, you may be excited to have an agreed upon offer to purchase, yet to move forward with the transaction, your home has to pass the inspection. What will the inspector find?

Most buyers and even sellers, now see the value of home inspections. Although tedious, if used for what they’re intended, home inspections can save both sides of a real estate deal many headaches down the road.

There are many parties involved during and after the inspections, and it helps when everyone has a “realistic” approach to the entire process. It also helps, when everyone acts in “good faith”, and does not use the home inspection as a pretext to a definite price reduction.

What inspections offer: A professional opinion and report on the overall condition of the home including everything that is visible and accessible.

What inspections do not offer: An exhaustive expert report on every system in the home, whether accessible or hidden.

So who is

Home Inspection advice for buyers and sellers

responsible for what during and after the inspection process?

For Buyers: Inspections should reassure you that your new home is safe, functional and not going to become a “money pit”.

- Be vigilant and do your homework by reviewing the Sellers Declaration with your broker.

- Ask any pertinent questions about the home prior to the inspection.

- Get ready to block out at least 2 to 3 hours

on inspection day, depending on size of home.

- Take your time and review any concerns with inspector and brokers.

The Buyer’s Broker: Attending inspections is a must, and good brokers will be right by your side during the process.

- They should have a good basic knowledge by knowing what is important in the big picture, yet not pretend to know the job of the inspector.

- If you’re getting a very fair price on the home, your broker will

likely advise you not to bother the Seller for small repairs.

- If the inspection reveals major or serious flaws in the home, your broker can advise you on how to proceed.

The Seller: Inspections are part of the process, and if you can be present during the inspection to answer any questions, things may go smoother than you think.

- You can choose to have a PRE-SALE inspection before selling - Make certain necessary repairs prior to

selling - Offer the home at a reasonable price taking into consideration imminent repairs needed (roof, windows etc..)

The Sellers Broker: May also be present at the inspection report, as the eyes and ears for the sellers.

- Is very familiar with the property and can handle questions that come up - Will need to be ready to manage any unknowns or surprises that may arise.

- Although this broker represents the Seller,

their main purpose is to collaborate with all parties for a smooth transaction The Inspector: A good inspector will provide explanations and point out things that need to be addressed and will not be an alarmist but will remain impartial.

- In Quebec, your realtor can recommend a list of licensed inspectors who qualify with certain criteria.

- Should definitely be chosen wisely, maybe through a referral.

- Their main purpose is to inspect the home and provide you with real time knowledge, as well as a detailed report afterwards.

It’s important to note, that having a family member with “construction experience”, or a friend who is a contractor be present during inspections, may be well intended but could lead to unnecessary negative consequences, as these individuals are not licensed property inspectors.

Most inspections go smoothly, but some can also be the beginning of tough negotiations ahead. Make sure that you try to stay reasonable and work together with all parties of the transaction and come up with solutions that make everyone feel confident about moving forward.

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EQUESTRIAN RIGAUD MLS11994389 ASKING $1,150,000 Spectacular 15 acre equestrian property, the ultimate 3 bdrm home for the discerning rider, near National Polo Club.Multiple paddocks, a stone dust training track, separate 1 bdrm apt and more.

DOG KENNEL, RIGAUD MLS# 19330323 ASKING $599,000 PLUS GST & PST Great Investment Opportunity! Very Popular kennel facility with custom stalls on 7 acres with large fenced areas, plus a charming 3 bdrm re-built log home. Great location, with easy access just off Highway 40 west of Rigaud.

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