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A READER IS A FUTURE LEADER
DR. WORM
SHARES SOME OF HIS HOME REMEDIES
PASTA CRAFT
Life is now so
Iron Man
seize the hour Leadership Check Up
Rajesh Durbal
Corporate Social Responsibility vs. Philanthropy
One person can change the world
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WRITE YOUR OWN BOOK
COOL CAREERS
FEATURING
When I GROW UP I WANT TO BE AN ANIMATOR
• V.S. Naipaul
San Juan Girls’ Government
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PAGE 12&13
Tulsi Manas
DR. WORM
Dr. Worm comes to share with you some of his favourite home remedies. This month he teaches us about cucumbers!
CRAFTING YOUR 2012 PASTA CRAFT
• Pasta Painting • Pasta Necklace
• Dye Pasta
St. Dominic’s
PAGE 12 CARPE DIEM Debe Pres
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Editorial Dear Readers: If we did not seize the hour and publish the first issue of Lead Up back in September 2011, you would not be holding this Issue 5 today. Did we have enough advertisers? No. Were we willing to lower our standards and accept just any advertiser? No. Did we have any idea whatsoever if you would enjoy reading it? No. But we
seized the hour and have no regrets whatsoever. Very often in life, things are not lined up perfectly for us to make choices, do a particular job as we imagined etc. but we have to just go for it and believe things will work out. I know that sounds risky, but if you are not taking risks daily, you are not living, you are not growing and worse yet, you are not dreaming. We just launched Lead Up in the Middle East region with the first issue coming out there in the next six weeks. Are we
nervous? Yes. Are we ready? As ready as we can be. Will the youths love it out there as much as you? We do not know. But once again we are about to seize the day and take a leap of faith fearlessly knowing if we fail, it will simply be a road map to a better way. So we encourage you to keep moving and pushing your boundaries. You will never truly be able to see what you are capable off if you do not leap... So follow our lead and seize the day! Sallyann Della Casa
Lead Up Senior Editorial Committee Sallyann Della Casa Nigel Wall Toanya Rahim Sharon Spencer Colette Burnett Ria Ramsundar Special Contributors Robin Sharma Printing Guardian SPU Unit of Guardian Media Design and Layout Aisha Provoteaux... For Lead Up
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THINK TANK
WRITE YOUR OWN
BOOK
It sounds more difficult that it actually is... Trust me. Of course, you’ll need to have a gigantic imagination and know how to express yourself on paper. So if grammar and writing are not your thing, it’s time to brush up. There are so many young people publishing books today – why not you? The only Nobel Prize winner to ever originate from Trinidad and Tobago is a writer! That’s right, it’s Sir V.S. Naipaul, author of dozens of works of both fiction and non-fiction. Our bet’s on you to become this country’s second V.S. NAIPAUL NOBEL PRIZE WINNER/ Nobel Prize winner... but only if you start LITERATURE 2001 writing your book! Naipaul was born in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, to parents of Indian descent.
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by Karan Sunil
Book Description Jerry is an adventurous teen who travels with his dad all over the world. One day, they crash land on a mysterious island and must survive. They soon realize what the island really is and face life threatening challenges. To save who he loves most, Jerry will be sent on the quest of a lifetime! About the Author Karan Sunil was born in 1995, in Bangalore, India but currently lives with his family in Sammamish, Washington. He is an eighth grade student at Beaver Lake Middle School in Sammamish. Karan has a passion for drawing and one day hopes to be an animator with his own animated series.
SPOTLIGHT ON A COOL CAREER
THE CARDS OF LIFE
BY NICOLE BRIELLE VANDERMEULEN
Book Description Nine-year-old Luciena Casey moved to a new town in August. Most of the girls at school treat her like a ghost, and one girl in particular makes fun of her. Luciena’s heart aches for her cousin Ana back in Maple Springs, Minnesota. Ana is a true writer and advice-giver. But one day Luciena’s world begins to brighten. A trip, followed by difficult tests and another seeming nightmare combine to help Luciena find her inner spirit and open up to the world around her. About the Author Nicole Brielle Vandermeulen was born on December 14, 1998 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is the daughter of Tammy and Bruce and an older sister to Ashley Vandermeulen. To this day, Nicole enjoys spending time at her cottage with her family and pets, Gracie and Princess, acting, playing sports, doing artwork and crafts, and, of course, writing.
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Books written by kids just like you... For you! THE 8TH PIECE
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THE LOST PRINCE
by Brandon M. Lin Book Description Once upon a time, a boy named Bret lived in a small, countryside village called Robotillian. Bret was eleven years old and attending Rat-Soup Elementary School. One day after school, he went to Lou Park near his house and was playing in the sandbox as usual, when he heard a LOUD GRUMBLING not far away... About the Author Brandon M. Liu is nine years old and attends Castle Rock Elementary School in Diamond Bar, California. Brandon has been admitted to the California Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, is a Spelling Bee class champion and is also the 2010 SCAT award recipient of Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth Program. Brandon is a habitual high volume reader of children’s books. He enjoys experimenting with iPhone apps, authoring comic books, training in tennis, and is active in his Cub Scouting activities. In this current book he borrows clues and ideas from his adopted (and eventually released) wild alligator lizard, and his school pet, a Red Jewel fish.
KIARA
BY MEGAN SCOMA Book Description Kiara has lost her mom in a car accident and even when things seem like they can’t get worse, they do. After many changes in her life, Kiara ends up living with her aunt who has never seemed to do anything right. As she and her aunt get closer and slowly discover who they are, Kiara also learns more about her aunt’s broken soul and hidden life while at their church. About the Author Megan Scoma is currently an eighth grader in Broomfield, Colorado. Megan has loved writing stories since the second grade. She is now pursuing her dream of publishing her first book. Megan has a large family including two sets of parents and seven siblings. Megan came to Christ when she was ten and was recently baptized – this event has inspired her to write this book and have the courage to have it published in the hope that it will touch someone’s life. The bible verse she lives by is Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
ANIMATOR When I grow up I want to be an
When you grow up... If you want a job that will allow you to walk the line between art and technology, with a little bit of drama thrown in, an animation career could be a great choice for you. Common daily tasks of animators in any field are: Drawing storyboards and creating models Designing an animated environment that includes backgrounds, sets and objects Designing characters Using computer software, including Flash, Maya, Lightwave and others Working as part of a team Developing ideas, pitching concepts etc.
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CSR vs.
PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES Where do you fit in?
It’s hard to find a major company that isn’t talking about, writing about or reporting on how they take their corporate social responsibility seriously. However, many companies make a common mistake of misinterpreting corporate philanthropy for CSR activities. Here’s how to tell the difference:
COOL
CSR ALERT!
Corporate philanthropy is strictly an executive decision, with only senior management deciding when and how much to donate, or to whom to award grants. Many philanthropy programs donate to specific charities or award grants to individual nonprofit groups. . It might also refer to company-wide fundraising efforts or pledge drives, or to toy donation or blood donation drives, for example. The general public, and even the company’s own customers, may not be directly affected. While corporate philanthropy may be used to enhance a company’s image, it is generally separate from a corporation’s long-term business strategy, and has less effect on the organization’s bottom line and ability to attract customers. Corporate philanthropy’s primary benefit may be on creating goodwill among the community it serves.
Corporate social responsibility involves a
clear vision that focuses on what areas a company is keen to be involved in, the kind of budgets that can be allocated to impact
this area and the manner and method of getting employees involved. Unlike philanthropy, employee involvement is key to CSR. For corporate social responsibility to succeed, every employee and every department must play a role. Corporate social responsibility often affects a wider range of people than philanthropy. It actually can impact the Buyer or Customer’s decision to use your company. Corporate social responsibility tells the world about a company’s overall attitude toward its neighbors, customers, even the environment. For example, a company might designate a portion of all profits for charitable donations, education programs or even its own nonprofit efforts. CSR can include things like the methods a company uses to secure ingredients or materials, the way it conducts business in and with other countries or even its own employee policies. A good corporate social responsibility program attempts to merge two goals: adhering to high ethical standards while also enhancing profits. With CSR programs, companies find a way to integrate the needs of the community with programs and features that also boost its bottom line. For example, a company may donate a portion of every item sold to a specific charity, helping the charity while simultaneously encouraging people to buy its product or service.
Nike has created a limited edition of 1500 pairs of the make believe shoes seen in the Back to the Future movies that will be sold on eBay to support the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
GIRLS LEADING THE WAY Girls at Bishop Anstey, Newtown and Guiseppe Prep
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THAT’S
PASTA C
With a little glue and a lot o so many things with past
PAINT WITH COOKED NOODLES 1. Have your parents help you cook spaghetti and add some oil to the water so that the noodles do not stick together. 2. Also have them drain and place the noodles in a small container. 3. Set out 2-3 plates filled with different colours of tempera paint and some white paper. 4. Then just drag a piece of spaghetti through the paint to create interesting designs on the paper!
Kristoph Brathwaithe Primary Chaguanas Government Wants to be an Architect
Raoul Kurjah Preysal Government Primary School wants to be a Game Designer
PASTA NECKLAC what you need : 1. Ribbon or twine 2. Glue 3. Scissors 4. Coloured pasta of all different sizes and shapes 5. Beads (if you have any lying around.)
what you Simply c you wan To make beads of talent, th in the ce of the sa right. Wh and voila
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CRAFT!
of imagination you can make ta. Here are some ideas:
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you do: cut the twine or ribbon to the length of the necklace nt making sure it can fit over your head when fastened. e the center of your necklace, glue together pasta and f any design you want which will highlight your artistic hen pass ribbon or twine through it and make sure it is enter. Add individual pasta pieces and beads ame colour and size to both the left and hen complete, knot the loose end tightly a, your own pasta necklace.
PRINCESS TIARA
TRAIN SET
Pencil HOLDER
HAIR ACCESSORIES
HOW TO DYE PASTA what you need: 1. Food colouring 2. Dried pasta (any kind) 3. Rubbing alcohol 4. Ziploc bags
Shellian Ramlogan an Chandernagore Presbyteri wants to be an LAWYER
what you do: 1. Place noodles in ziploc bag. Double bag or place in a tupperware bowl in case of leaks. 2. Completely cover the noodles with rubbing alcohol. 3. Mix in food colouring 4. Let the noodles sit to absorb colour (the longer they sit, the deeper the colour. I left mine over night). 5. Once desired colour is reached, drain liquid (do not rinse) and dry noodles on cookie sheets.
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100% B’cause you love them
NATURAL
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The cucumber is very much a part of our daily diet. Salads are absolutely unimaginable without this cool green fruit to crunch on! But did you know it can also be one of the most cost-effective options for your skin diet? Its cooling and hydrating properties make it one of the most wonderful ingredients for nourishing your skin and catering to your beauty needs. Have you ever spent the day outdoors only to realize that you forgot to wear sun screen and now your beautiful skin has been burned from the sun’s rays! Well fear not, the next time this happens, you can use some of Dr. Worm’s favourite natural home remedies. Try any of these...
COOL AS A CUCUMBER Hello Nutrition Explorers! It’s me, Dr. Worm, back with another segment on fruits and vegetables that can be used to treat any healthrelated complaint. Remember last month we talked about lemons and how they can be used to treat acne and the flu? Well today we are going to look at some of the things that cucumbers can do…
Using a juicer, extract the juice of one cucumber, and add one tsp glycerin (Glycerin is a neutral, sweet-tasting, colorless, thick liquid which freezes to a gummy paste and has a high boiling point. Glycerin can be dissolved into water or alcohol, but not oils.) Store this in the refrigerator for up to three days. Apply it to your skin using a soft linen cloth or a cotton ball to soothe the itching. Alternately, for immediate relief from a sunburn you can dip cucumber slices in freshly-squeezed lemon juice and apply to the affected area. You can also make a soothing paste by blending cucumber slices and then adding honey, yoghurt and a half-cup of oats (people with dry skin can use milk instead of yoghurt). Leave in the refrigerator until chilled, and then apply the cold paste to the sunburnt area. Wait until the paste has completely dried on your skin and then rinse with clean water. You can use any leftover cucumbers by slicing into chunks, adding salt, black pepper, a dash of lemon juice and a hint of olive oil. After refrigerating for 1 hour, you have a nice cucumber salad... Yummy! So there you have it Nutrition Explorers... Another soothing natural home remedy using fruits and vegetables from Dr. Worm! Keep on exploring on the different ways you can use cucumbers. Until next month!
AROUCA GOVERN MENT
Cucumber And Garlic Dip Coarsely grate 3 medium cucumbers. Squeeze out excess moisture. Add 500g yoghurt, 3 cloves minced garlic, a tablespoon chopped mint and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Serve with pita bread.
Fun Ways
to Eat and Cook Cucumbers
Cucumber And Crab Rounds Mix 250g cream cheese with 3 tablespoons yoghurt, 2 teaspoons each chopped coriander, chopped chives and dash of Tabasco. Stir in 250g crab meat, flaked. Cut 3-4 cucumbers in 2cm thick slices. Top with crab mixture and serve with finely diced red capsicum. Cucumber And Peanut Salad Halve 3 medium cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Thinly slice and mix with 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in 2 tablespoons white vinegar. Add minced garlic, thinly sliced red onion and capsicum, then sweet chilli sauce to taste. Sprinkle with roasted unsalted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves. Cold Cucumber Soup Peel and deseed 2 medium cucumbers and chop 2 tomatoes, puree coarsely with an equal amount of sour cream or cottage cheese, 1/4 cup chopped white onion and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in enough chicken stock to make thick soup. Chill. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley and diced capsicum.
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LIFE LESSONS
CARPE DIEM  Today, many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you? Today, many will open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. Why not you?
Have you ever noticed that some people see everything as possible and others make excuses or simply say I can’t when confronted with something new? Guess what, if you think you can then you will, if you think you can’t then chances are you won’t! It really is that simple. Rather than trying to prove it let me give you a real example! BY Nigel J. Wall
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ajesh Durbal was born with bones missing in both legs and a very underdeveloped right arm. In his first year of life both of his legs were amputated, so he effectively became a triple amputee with just one full limb; his left arm.
YES I Can!
During his early life he struggled with his disability but in 2009 he made an incredible decision. He chose to demonstrate to himself and the world what was possible with an energy, determination and a level of self belief that is astounding, to say the least. He spent hours and hours building and modifying false limbs,
FROM TOP TO BO TTOM: Prof at Monkey Town Gov’t, Bucco Prim Tobago, Ramai ary Trace Hindu

Baby Chick Takes the Soap Box This baby chick jumped atop the water cooler and spoke her mind to her companions. She is just as vocal now as an adult as she was back then as a baby. The only way to find your voice and speak from your power is to be bold. Use your voice. Practice. Realize that nobody can tell you what you have to say is wrong! And above all... Follow your BLISS!
known as prosthetics, to get himself into the position of running a 5km race. This was merely a stepping stone to the most incredible achievement he was to log. Just one year after setting his goal, a year of training days and nights, of building and maintaining his prosthetics, he competed in and finished the Hawaii Ironman race. Never heard of Ironman? It is a 2.4 mile ocean swim followed by a 112 mile cycle ride, followed by a full 26.2 mile run. Rajesh completed this in 14 hours 19 minutes and 13 seconds. Now that is what I call ‘yes I can’ attitude!
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WITH ROBIN SHARMA As we enter into the third month of the year I want to make sure you’re set to have your best year yet. Take a look at what it takes below and rate yourself between 1-10 on how you are doing. If you are nowhere near 10, well you know it is time to step up your game.
KEEP EDUCATING YOURSELF DAILY CHANGE THINGS UP CONSTANTLY... Being in a
comfort zone is the least safe place
ACT... Strip
away the distractions and just go for it
2. BE CONSISTENT
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FACE YOUR MONSTERS... Deal first with the things you fear
6. SET GOALS DAILY
DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS AND TAKE A BREAK FROM TECHNOLOGY
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GENIUS NO MORE EXCUSES
STOP POSTPONING LIFE
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E W O P owering human Emp h ent w itf m t f i l p u un r e t h g u joy, la rtunity! o p p o and v
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