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Infusing the Caribbean flavor into the hearts of Brampton residents

CINDY RAMKUMAR/TORONTO CARIBBEAN Since 1982, Brampton’s largest Multicultural Festival, Carabram has infused itself into the hearts of Brampton residents and has spread to the hearts of residents of General Toronto Area (GTA) and environs.

This multicultural festival is growing leaps and bounds yearly, adding nationalities and countries to its portfolio. Residents and

participants purchase their passports (tickets) and take a trip to an unknown country or region, savouring their taste buds, and quenching their thirst for flavours, colours, cultures, dance and music.

This year I received an invitation to attend Carabram, namely the Caribbean pavilion. I was a bit skeptical to attend, as I

figured it would be no more different than the usual coconut trees and artificial beaches. I thought I was better off spending my weekend having fun at Canada Wonderland or Centre Island in Toronto. Reluctantly I decided to attend as I did not want to disappoint my esteem colleagues.

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Carabramʼs Caribbean pavillion comes alive Cindy Ramkumar TC Reporter Continued From Page 1 -- Wow!!!

Wow!!!! The words that escaped my mouth as I set foot into the Caribbean Pavilion. The Caribbean was showcased with so much sophistication and elegance that it took the meaning of relaxed stress free Caribbean lifestyle to a different level. Standing at the entrance, I was unable to move as the kaleidoscope of colours captivated my eyes, it seemed as if I just got off a plane to one of these exotic islands and was standing in an ocean of beautiful colours.

As I made my way to the booths I was greeted by beautiful girls adorned in Caribbean cultural outfits. So pleasant, so beautiful, so insightful, these greeters wet my appetite for all things Caribbean. The West Indian culture of soca and creole beats, rhythms of steel bands, colourful costumes, cultural displays and savory food tugged at my heart in all different directions as I immersed myself in the Caribbean islands and Caribbean culture.

Soon I realised I was not the only patron submerged in Caribbean culture and Caribbean love, as there was a multitude of different races and nationalities, experimenting and delighting in the Caribbean culture,

swaying to the Caribbean music, enjoying traditional Calypso and Soca songs, watching the limbo and dance artistes, and testing their music skills on the steel pan.

At one point I felt as if I was traveling on a boat moving from one island to another. There was a multitude of island booths in the Caribbean Pavilion, each booth showcasing a different island in the archipelago of islands that adorn the waters of the Caribbean Sea. It seemed like the patrons could not get enough of the islands flags, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and island paraphernalia as their hands and bags were filled with a piece of every island.

Besides the Caribbean islands there were also various association booths, food booths and charitable booths and a bar that caught a lot of the patrons attention, the Parrot’s Perch Bar. A rum and coconut water or the Parrot’s Perch Bar bartender’s pride, an exotic rum punch had passport holders asking for more. For those less daring, the Punch Fantasy was a tasty, refreshing, nonalcoholic delight. The bar was well stocked with Dragon Stout, Red Stripe and Carib Beers and many other island beverages.

This year, the feature escape destination is the beautiful island of Antigua. The Caribbean Pavilion is the only original pavilion still in the festival. The Caribbean took home the 2011 Presidential Cup. The United Achievers Club and the Congress of Black Women Brampton Chapter hosted the Caribbean Pavilion and they did an amazing job of transforming the Caribbean Pavilion into one of Brampton’s largest party, and educational forums on Caribbean culture and Caribbean food fests.

Kublalsinghs to do private autopsy on dadʼs body TRINIDAD -- Relatives of Ray Kublalsingh are planning to do a private autopsy once his body is released to them Monday.

This was revealed by Kublalsingh’s daughter Judy. An autopsy is expected to be done on his body at the Forensics Science Centre Monday. “We are waiting to get the autopsy results on Monday after which we plan to do our private autopsy,” Judy added.

Kublalsingh, 81, the father of environmental activist Dr Wayne Kublalsingh, went missing on Tuesday. He was last seen

around 9.30 am after telling his wife Shireen, that he was going into a parcel of land in the forested terrain near their home in search of cassava to plant a garden. He never returned.

On Thursday, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad joined relatives in the search. His body was found by his neighbour Ramesh Outar on a hilly terrain near his Kowlessarsingh Road, Union Village, Claxton Bay, home, around 2 pm on Friday. His body was lying face up and corbeaus were circling.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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As a business, MSS recognises the value of women in its community, as women are not only homemakers, they are the glue that holds the family together, the dishwasher, laundry mart, cleaner, babysitter and in most cases have forsaken their own lives and dreams for the betterment of their family and kids. MSS is giving women an option to follow that hidden buried dream of being their own boss by learning and understanding simple business processes, systems, and paths to profitability.

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REGARDING Trinidad-A country destined for failure? By Cindy Ramkumar Dear Editor, I was so upset with this story that graced your front page that I was compelled to write someone in your newspaper. First off who is this reporter that only showing the negatives of my country so anyone who doesn’t know my beloved country will think its hell on earth. What did Trinidad do her. I go home every year and take people with me who are not Trinis and they love the place and people so much one is thinking of moving there. My mom lives in her house by herself and there are no incidents. I have never been robbed or seen anyone being robbed. I eat fresh fruits from my yard and my neighbor. I go all over trinidad without incidents. Of course there

is crime but you just have to be aware like anywhere else. Tell me if it is so bad as the reporter suggest why aren’t people heading out of Trinidad in droves, instead people are coming to live and work in trinidad in droves so much so that they have to be vigilant in the immigration. They come all over the Caribbean and South America to live in Trini. The haters will keep on hating but Trinidad is blessed and with God willing we will conquer we always do and we will do it our way because we don’t beg nobody for nothing. So that reporter shouldn’t go to Trini I don’t want her to be scared we don’t need haters like her stay out.

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Four police injured after vehicle crashes into parked container GUYANA -- Four Police Constables who work on special projects and assignments within the Guyana Police Force were early yesterday morning rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after the vehicle in which they were travelling slammed into a parked container on the Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara.

The Guyana Chronicle was reliably informed that the officers were travelling along the Friendship Public Road when they came into contact with the parked container.

Sources close to the men recalled that they had worked throughout the night on Saturday and into Sunday morning. At time of the accident, they were heading on yet another assignment when the accident occurred.

Information reaching the Guyana Chronicle is that the container was parked with no proper lighting on the shoulder of the road, causing the unmarked police car to slam into it.

However despite the container being poorly lit, the Guyana Police Force is carrying out routine and mandatory checks on its own vehicle to see if it had had any fault that could have caused the accident.

When the Guyana Chronicle visited the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday morning, the police ranks were being treated for their injures, but were all alert and responding and were communicating with officers.

They received stitches to various parts of their bodies, mostly their faces, for the lacerations they sustained in the accident.

There was, however, one of the four ranks who appeared to be a bit more injured that his colleagues, and he was being prepared to have several additional tests and scans run on him to determine the extent of his injuries.

Relatives of the injured police ranks

were informed, and they were at the hospital awaiting word on the condition of the men. es of tthe he The fathers, wives, and other relatives injured were among those who visited d tthe he hospital. as llong onng The Guyana Police Force hhas been calling on business operators and d con containonta taain iner owners to be more responsible in th the he w way ay oadthey park container trucks and utilise thee rroadways.

The Guyana Police Force has been calling alliing ffor or business operators to ensure that containers ontaainers spend very little time parked on road sshoulders hooulders whenever it is necessary, and in event nt off tthis his erly y llit it sso o happening, containers should be properly that motorists and other road users of thee nnight ight can be aware of their presence. er, aapparpparThis admonition is, however, ently not being taken seriously by owners wnners ooff containers and container trucks. In many any y ccases, ases, ingg sspeed peed one could see container trucks exceeding limits and travelling above 85 miles pe per er hhour our along the East Bank Demerara Public blicc R Road oad ic R oad. and the East Coast Demerara Public Road.

However there are numbers listed onn th those hose vehicles that persons can call to report portt th these hese er ttrucks. rucks. breaches to the owners of the container Regrettably, police ranks are not often en oon n tthe he ers,, sso o tthe he road to catch these irresponsible drivers, practice continues.

The accident involving the fo four our ppoouyana lice officers came just hours before thee G Guyana ereemony Police Force Annual Wreath Laying C Ceremony for ranks who died in the line of the duty. uty y. win n E astThe four Constables, Durwin Eastobiin aand nd man, Anthony Branch, Aaron Seegobin William Jeffers all received injuries aand ndd ha hhave ave hroonicle) e) been admitted to hospital. (Guyana Chronicle)

Bʼ Division Police form youth group in East Canje, Region 6 GUYANA -- The Guyana Police Force (GPF) ‘B’ Division, under command of Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph and Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman, formed a Youth and Sports Group in the East Canje Berbice area to continue the drive to forge relations with the wider community and to address the many social ills in that part of the society.

The ‘B’ Division Police have been leading the way in this regard with a number of community outreach initiatives, the most recent being the formation of a Youth and Sports Group on the East Bank of Berbice.

Last Wednesday, the formation of the East Canje Group was held at the Goed Bananen Land Community Centre in Berbice. The group is expected to attract youths from the villages of Reliance, Adelphi, Goed Bananen Land and Betsy Ground.

The police delegation included Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman; Officer-in-Charge of the number one sub-division, Assistant Superintendent Guy Nurse; Chief Inspector Gregory Springer, and Corporal Randy Hamilton. They held a wide range of discussions with those in attendance, touching on the following topics: truancy, noise nuisance, youth development, unemployment, crime, and the promotion of sports, among other topics.

The attendees fully participated in the inter-

action. Among those officiating at the ceremony was Pastor Leslie Hopkinson, who did the opening prayer and spoke of the purpose, plans, goals and vision of the organization.

Assistant Superintendent Nurse, who was the main speaker, pointed out that: “Youths have an important role to play in the development of Guyana, and they should make use of every opportunity that is offered to them.”

He also looked at the potential and opportunities that can be derived from such a venture.

Following the discussion, the police officer said was heartened by the response of the residents, and he told them: “I would like to see our efforts ‘bear fruit’, so that you can achieve great heights and be role model for the youths of tomorrow.”

The president of the group is Avenash Angad; the secretary is Coleen Sinclair; the treasurer is Tulsiedai Roopnarine, headmistress of The Betsy Ground Primary School; while Corporal Hamilton was given the full responsibility of coordinating all events that the group plans to execute.

Four persons were also appointed mentors: Pastor Hopkinson; Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Interim Management Community Chairman Jaipaul Kuldip, Community activist Jacqueline Rose and Radesh Singh.

(Guyana Chronicle)

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Fuad Abu Bakr: Conditions in T&T ripe for something to explode TRINIDAD -- Leader of the New National Vision (NNV) party Fuad Abu Bakr, son of insurrectionist Yasin Abu Bakr, is blaming prevailing speculation about a coup on fear-mongering by politicians. However, he warned that existing conditions were ripe for “something to explode.” In an interview with the Sunday Guardian, the 28-year-old double degree holder described himself as a businessman by profession, an activist by passion, and a politician by necessity.

“I have found my purpose in service to man and helping others,” Abu Bakr said.

In an interview with the Sunday Guardian at the Femmes du Chalet on the waterfront on Thursday, Abu Bakr said he was initiating a series of “revolutionary” political strategies, and while beating effigies of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley was part of that plan, a coup d’etat is not.

“I have a lot left, but I am keeping it quiet. I thought this (beating of the effigies) would have passed over a lot quicker.

I am glad it is making waves the way it is because I have actually postponed plans for other protests,” he said. With degrees in both law and business, Abu Bakr could be doing almost anything else, yet he said he felt compelled to enter politics.

“I refuse to be led unless it is by someone with an ideology. As a young person, I feel as though it is time for that generational shift. I feel as though new blood has to come, people who don’t have the baggage,” he said. Abu Bakr described the rumours of a second coup plot as “extremely laughable,”

but warned that people were so frustrated “things could explode.” “You never know,” he said.

Despite that statement, Abu Bakr denied that he or any groups that he knew were planning a coup. “The people who control our society, they push fear upon us because if we are afraid we cannot take the time to know each other. They rule by divide and conquer and that is archaic politics. We need to demand better from them,” he said.

He said instead of pointing fingers at his father and his father’s actions, more could be learned by examining the circumstances that created similar situations.

“We need to point fingers correctly...If we don’t just blame, we don’t just say ‘oh that guy was mad.’ But if we look at the historical context, we need to become a more educated and informed people,” he said. He said the country needed revolutionary thinking. “T&T is in a really bad place,” he added.

Abu Bakr said there were no existing political parties that he would join and that was what prompted him to start his own. He said he had been courted before by both the PNM and UNC. One party, he said, asked that he head up their youth arm, but he declined.

“I look at the People’s National Movement (PNM) and if it was really a national movement for people, I wouldn’t be here, but to me that is not what it is. I looked at the United National Congress (UNC) and if it was really a united congress of the nation, I would have been there. But what it is, is the interest of a small few, a bigger

pool being manipulated and bought, divisive, negative, and racial ideas that are being pushed on people—that is the core of these organisations,” he said.

He said there were one or two positive people associated with both parties, but those were outnumbered by the negative ones. “Don’t get me wrong, there has been a lot of positives, because even the worst person can have their good days. So I draw on positives that Mr Basdeo Panday did. I think Mr Dhanraj Singh was a positive guy, very colourful but very loving and close to the people. Mr Eddie Hart...I hear about others but I have not seen it first hand,” he said.

When asked to name a current politician that he admired, Abu Bakr said that was a “tough job.” “The action of your peers sometimes reflects on you as well, so the positive contributions sometimes are lost.

I think Faris (Al Rawi, PNM PRO) sometimes articulates himself well. On the UNC side, Dr Fuad Khan is free-spirited,” he said.

When the Sunday Guardian pointed out that he named two politicians that share his religious beliefs, he added former Minister Verna St Rose-Greaves to the line up.

“I have lots of respect for Verna St Rose, I think she is passionate. Not everyone would articulate themselves in the same way,” he said. He said political parties preached divisiveness, while the NNV was more about inclusion. “I always said to people, if my party was to get into government, I would be drawing upon the resources of our entire nation regardless of creed, race. The culture of other political parties has taken

away from where the nation needs to be,” he said.

Beating the bobolee On the beating of the bobolee, Abu Bakr said, “That is a cultural expression in T&T, considering this is where I learned it.” Abu Bakr said there was no right season to do anything. “Right is right and wrong is wrong at whatever time.” He said his political ire was not directed at the Prime Minister as a person but at her politics, her office, and the entity that she led. The same, he said, went for Rowley.

He said the same arms of the UNC which called for an apology, needed to call for their own leaders to apologise for “irresponsible statements” they had made. “Government officials saying ‘we will crush all the cockroaches’ and ‘unleash the dogs of war’...Wow. I heard those statements and no one came out to castigate or chastise that. It seems as though right is wrong when it is not in their favour,” he said. He said many people would like to make the strong statements and actions that he did, but many were afraid.

“I don’t know if bravery runs in your blood, but I sat back for a while and thought about things. I felt this strong desire to change the society that I plan to live in, and I feel as though if I could contribute positively and make T&T better in a real way, I would have fulfilled my goal.” (Trinidad Guardian)

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Great smiles as hundreds show up for Scarborough dentist picnic Emily Singh TC Reporter TORONTO -- At the center of every great community lies a group of people who give it heart. In this case, this special group of individuals not only gives the community of Malvern heart but also healthy teeth! Yes, I am talking about none other than Sheridan Cyrus Dentistry in Scarborough.

Hundreds of families filled Masaryktown Park to enjoy a fun filled Sunday afternoon picnic. Admission was free and so was the mouth-watering food! Upon entry each person received a raffle ticket and food ticket along with a complimentary prize. Attendees were treated to everything from burgers and hotdogs to juicy slices of watermelon and cool drinks. Parents enjoyed the great vibes of the live band and DJ along with the sweet sound of live steel pan performances while the kids were en-

ticed by dog shows, games, MAD Science and even a talent show.

The community of Malvern is one that appreciates the value of family and family geared events. Dr. Cyrus and his staff recognize and share that same family value and have made it their responsibility to ensure this picnic goes off without a hitch. The Dr. Cyrus Family Picnic has now become a tradition that the entre community looks forward to each summer. Scotiabank has been an active co-sponsor in making this picnic possible through their contributions.

Events such as these give communities a chance to come together and really get to know their neighbours. It also provides community institutions such as Sheridan Cyrus Dentistry an opportunity to give back to the community, his customers and express his appreciation.

Sheridan Cyrus Dentistry and its staff are an active part of the Malvern community here in Scarborough. Along with making generous donations to various organizations they have also sponsored a number of events and awards.

Dr. Cyrus himself hails from the Caribbean island of Grenada and has made many contributions back to Caribbean

based groups such as Grenada Boys, Jamaica Ex- Soldiers Association and The Alliance of Guyana.

Quite a number of local political figures were also present to enjoy the festivities and say a few words. Honoured guests included Former Progressive Conservative leader and present mayoral candidate John Tory, Scarborough Rouge- River City Councilor Raymond Cho, MPP of Scarborough- Guildwood Mitzie Hunter and MP of Scarborough Rough- River Rathika Sitsabaiesan.

Rathika Sitsabaiesan presented Dr. Cyrus with a prestigious award from The House of Commons.

The small community of Malvern nestled within Scarborough is home to a dynamic and diverse crowd.

Families from all parts of the world now call it home. Rathika Sitsabaiesan urged everyone, not just the prominent West Indian crowd to come out and attend the Scotiabank Junior Carnival also known as Kiddie Carnival, which will be held in Malvern this year.

Music, laughter and a tight knit community filled Masaryktown Park, Sunday as hundreds came together to enjoy and show off their great smiles thanks to Dr. Cyrus.

Haiti and Dominican Republic discuss extradition treaty DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -- Haiti and the Dominican Republic have started talks on an extradition treaty that they say would help stem criminal activities in both countries.

A joint statement issued following talks here between a Haitian delegation led by Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and the Dominican delegation led by the presidency minister, Gustavo Montalvo, said the matter was among other issues discussed last Thursday.

“The parties discussed about an issue in which collaboration will be very important (that is) the need to have an extradition treaty to facilitate the prose-

cution of national fugitives taking refuge on the territory of one or the other country,” “according to the joint statement.

Criminals often cross the border to flee justice from the two countries that make up the island Hispaniola Meanwhile, Lamothe has said that Haiti will soon begin a campaign to provide documents to thousands of its citizens seeking legal residency in the Dominican Republic.

He said Haiti would also reduce the cost of a passport from US$80 to about US$25, making it more affordable for migrants in the Dominican Republic who typically earn US$5 a day.

Lamothe said the campaign to provide the documents would begin soon, but he did not give an exact date.

The two countries have been holding talks ever since a Constitutional Court ruling last September in the Dominican Republic made thousands of people of Haitian descent stateless.

The ruling has been condemned by the international community, and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) grouping has suspended talks with Santo Domingo on plans by the Spanish-speaking country to join the regional integration movement. (CMC)

Tough love for Tessanne JAMAICA -- Count On My Love, the major label album from Tessanne Chin, debuted on the Billboard charts last week but with paltry sales.

The set, released July 1 by Republic Records (a division of Universal Music) as part of Chin’s prize package for winning season five of NBC’s The Voice, sold 6,623 copies in its first week.

Approximately 4,986 copies of Count on My Love were sold digitally which was enough for it to enter Billboard’s Top Digital Album chart at number 20. The difference of 1,637 copies were CDs sold at Walmart stores in the United States.

Its first single, Tumbling Down, failed to chart. The second single, Everything Reminds Me of You, co-produced by Grammy-winning Supa Dups, Mitchum Chin and Willy Chin, was released in May. It has also not made the Billboard charts.

Count On My Love has songs produced by high-profile names such Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis, Norwegian songwriting/production team Stargate, Shama ‘Sak Pase’ Joseph, Mark ‘Exit’ Goodchild and Shauna ‘Sting International’ Pizzonia.

Among the writers who contributed songs are Grammy winner Diane Warren, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Johnny Black and Chuck Harmony.

Count on my Love was released almost seven months after Chin won The Voice, earning her national acclaim in Jamaica. Her husky vocals endeared her to judges on the show, especially Adam Levine, Chin’s coach.

Count On My Love’s low returns are a stark contrast to previous winners of The Voice. In fact, Chin’s set is the lowest in terms of first-week sales.

Season one winner Javier Colon’s self-titled debut for Universal Re-

public which was released in 2011, began with 9,974 copies. To date the album has sold just under 50,000 copies.

Season three winner Cassadee Pope who is signed to Republic Nashville, got 43,000 copies of her Frame by Frame album last year. Up to April this year, that album has sold 170,000 copies.

Danielle Bradbery, the Season four winner is signed to Big Machine Records. Her self-titled debut opened with 41,000 copies in November last year. To date the album has sold 136,000 copies.

Season two winner Jermaine Paul and Season six winner Josh Kaufman are yet to release albums.

Chin is on The Voice Summer Tour which began June 21. It raps August 2. (Jamaica Observer)

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Police hunt gay murder suspect JAMAICA -- The St Andrew Central police have intensified their search for a homosexual man known to frequent the Shoemaker Gully at Trafalgar Road in New Kingston in relation to the murder of a man in May. The fugitive has been identified as Jevaughn Francis, also called ‘Pebbles’.

Police said that in the early hours of Sunday May 18 this year, a man was using his cellular phone while walking by the spot, now called the ‘Gay Bridge’, when he was attacked and dragged into the gully and stabbed repeatedly after he resisted being robbed.

According to Commander Christopher Murdock, who is in charge of the New Kingston Police Post, the man managed to flee through one of several tunnels in the gully before emerging on Dumfries Road where he was rescued by members of a police team.

The victim died the following day but was able to provide a description of the man who robbed and stabbed him.

“He spoke with the officers and described the man who attacked and his description of them fit Francis,” Murdock told the Jamaica Observer.

The dead man has been identified as 18-year-old Rasheed Samuda of Myers Street in Kingston 12.

Francis is also wanted for several robberies committed in the New Kingston area at nights.

The night before the fatal attack, another man who was walking past the gay bridge was also attacked and stabbed after he resisted attempts by two men to steal his cellular phone.

“The man was walking by using his phone when he felt someone hit the phone out of his hand and when he tried to resist he was stabbed in the arm. He kicked the person and was stabbed in the leg,” Murdock said.

“He almost died on us because the main vein in his arm was severed and he was bleeding heavily. His description of the men who robbed him fit a man known as Ramon Francis, also called ‘Teetus’ or ‘Ishana’,” he added.

Francis was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Foreign media and gay lobbyists portray the men as the victims of homophobic attacks. However, the police say that the men who live and hang out at the Shoemaker Gully are responsible for serious crimes, ranging from murder, shootings, robberies,

unlawful wounding, assault, house breakins, car break-ins, larceny to malicious destruction of property.

“They are known to have lured people in their environment and robbed them. If you resist the result can be deadly,” a senior cop said.

Weeks ago an overseas-based pilot who had read about the plight of the homeless gays who were living in gully, decided to visit the area to talk with them and take pictures of the gay men, but to his surprise he was attacked by men armed with knives and other implements who relieved him of his camera and other valuables and ordered him to leave the area hastily.

The men who often dress in drag and pose as prostitutes, live subnormal lives and according to the police, pose a serious threat to the New Kingston environment.

The St Andrew Central police say that between December 2013 and May this year 45 major crimes have been reported in the New Kingston area, most of them believed to be committed by the gays who reside in the gully.

The crimes include three murders, two shootings, 24 robberies, 11 break-ins and four larcenies.

Police say that they have strong evidence that more than 90 per cent of the robberies were perpetrated by persons purported to be members of the gay community.

Residents of the nearby Trafalgar Park say they are being held under siege by some of the gay men who prey on their homes and rob them with impunity.

One resident said he suffered a broken jaw as a result of resisting robbers.

“I was walking home one evening and they tried to rob me and I resisted. They hit me in the face with a blunt object and broke my jaw. I had to undergo surgery to repair my face. It was very painful,” the man said.

Other residents said that their homes and cars were broken into regularly and the thieves seem to be targeting laptops, tablets and cellular phones although one homeowner reported losing a flat-screen television set and other appliances.

“They are a nuisance to the community. They even tried to rob a woman who was going to church with her daughter one Sunday morning. They grabbed at her handbag and when she resisted they threw acid at her. She was lucky to escape harm,” one

resident said.

“One resident came here to make a report that he could not sleep as they were going through the community making all kinds of sounds and noise. Maybe it’s a diversion, a distraction and they then break into other houses,” Murdock said.

In addition to committing serious crimes, the police say they have been receiving regular reports from staff at three businessplaces in close proximity to the bridge that they are being subjected to harassment and threats of violence.

One man who works at an established business in New Kingston recounted how he barely escaped injury from the group of rowdy gays.

“It was just getting dark and I was leaving work and walking towards HalfWay-Tree on Trafalgar Road. I never even looked at them but they were intent on getting my attention and started making calls, telling what kind of sexual favours they were willing to perform on me. I told them that they were not my type and that them fi gway.

By the time I knew what was going on they started running towards me and one of them had a knife. I had to run for my life,” the man said.

Murdock said that he has received reports that the men are not only selling themselves to willing customers but are harassing passers-by, even though they know those persons are not interested in doing business with them.

Another man told the Sunday Observer that he was propositioned by the male prostitutes and given a tongue lashing when he spurned their advances.

The men are openly prostituting themselves, but the archaic nature of the law results in them being back on the street in no time if the police charge them for prostitution, loitering or indecent language as the fines are not prohibitive.

“They even laugh at us and say the money soon pay and is not them going pay the money,” one cop said.

The men, who live in the gully, number fewer than 10 but at nights their numbers can swell to almost 50, the police said.

“They say they are homeless, but if you go there in the day you only see a few.

But at nights they come out in their numbers.

A lot of them live in the inner city but only pose as if they are homeless,” Murdock said.

Some of their number were among several men who had captured a house at Millsborough Avenue in the upscale community of Barbican and caused untold woe for the residents, some of whom complained that they were bathing naked on the driveway and stealing their property.

The men were eventually evicted and the house demolished.

When contacted by the Sunday Observer, Jamaica Forum for All-sexuals and Gays and Lesbians (JFLAG) Executive Director Dane Lewis said that the organisation does not condone criminality and urged the police to do their jobs regardless of the sexual orientation of the person accused of committing a crime.

The men pose a serious health hazard also, as they defecate in the gully where makeshift beds are set up in one of the tunnels which lead out of the gully.

“It is just a health risk for these persons who are living under there. Should it rain suddenly, not necessarily in New Kingston, but if the water comes rushing from further up, then you know what can happen,” Murdock said.

But Murdock is not about to employ only a hard-nosed policing approach to deal with the problem of the diverse males in the Shoemaker Gully, whose presence, he says, is a disaster waiting to happen.

He has developed a Power Point presentation which has been distributed to various stakeholders with whom he plans to meet to suggest a way forward in terms of solving the problem.

Murdock said that he was planning on meeting with the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVCC), JFLAG, Jamaica Aids Support For Life, the Child Development Agency, the KSAC City Engineer, The National Solid Waste Management Authority, head of the St Andrew Central Division, Senior Superintendent Fitz Bailey, Member of Parliament Julian Robinson, Mayor of Kingston Angela Brown-Burke, Councillor for the Trafalgar Park Division, Kari Douglas and representatives from USAID. “We are trying to find a solution for these persons. It is not about transferring the problem. If you move them from the Shoemaker Gully they are going to become a problem to some other areas,” he said. (Jamaica Observer)

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Black coffee and BahamasThe Iron Manʼs buzzing up!

Aba Luke Entertainment Don’t mess with Shurwayne Winchester today. The artiste’s buzzed up on black coffee according to his early morning social media posts and he’s en route to the Bahamas so Bahamas posse look out. Shurwayne recently released a new track featuring his long time friend, Maxi Priest but he’s not stopping. The entertainer is getting ready to unleash a new single on a riddim that features the likes of Jamaican dancehall artistes, Mavado, Charly Blacks and Tameka Marshal. The riddim’s called the JamBe- An riddim and in Shurwayne’s words, it’s a riddim for the ladies who love to wine.

It seems to have been a tough couple

of carnival seasons for the former Road March, Power Soca Monarch and Groovy soca champ but he’s undoubtedly a trooper. Believe it or not, while Winchester hasn’t been at the forefront of the T&T carnival circuit in the past couple seasons, he’s been constantly working.

In places like The Bahamas, St. Maarten and Antigua, Shurwayne’s style of soca is lapped up and he’s been enjoying every minute of his travels. Today, he’s rolling solo to the Bahamas.

Like many of his fellow soca stars, Shurwayne seems to have been plugged in to the World Cup 2014 action, happening in Brasil. The recent butt whipping received by the Brazilian team from Germany, left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth though, the artiste having tweeted, “My gosh I need to go somewhere, anywhere and find a black and white TV. Maybe this match would look different.

I feel sick. Brasilia 0 GER 5…” midway through the match earlier this week.

Well, thankfully he’s got something to take his mind off the World Cup for today as he’s off to paradise island- Bahamas where true island life will undoubtedly be a good distraction. (EtceteraBuzz.com)

Laurie-Ann Chin is Miss Jamaica World JAMAICA -- Laurie-Ann Chin walked away with the coveted Miss Jamaica World 2014 crown at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, Saturday night.

The 22-year-old Chin — who wore the sash Miss University College of the Caribbean (UCC) — emerged ahead of the batch of 19 contestants to win over $15 million in prizes, including an Audi A3, courtesy of ATL Automotive, and a weekend for two at a Sandals Resort property.

An overjoyed Chin, who also took the Best Figure award, spoke to the Jamaica Observer after she was announced the pageant’s winner.

“I never believed that I had it (the crown). I believed that all of the contestants had a chance and I had confidence in everyone. I am happy that the hard work paid off.

I never thought I would have won, but I am happy,” she said.

Chin, who now has her sights set on representing her country in the upcoming Miss World contest in London on December 14, expressed that she will be a good ambassador for the nation.

“I will try my best to represent my country to the best of my ability,” she told the Observer.

First runner-up was Shellianne Young, while second runner-up position went to Kimberly Webb, who enjoyed an overwhelming home-crowd support.

Webb, who wore the Sash Miss Sunset Beach Resort, also featured in the sectional

prizes, copping the award for the Best Smile.

The event was not without controversy, as a large number of patrons who came in support of Webb openly expressed their disenchantment over the judges’ decision.

Chin was impressive in her response to the telecasted International Celebrity’s Question from Tessanne Chin, asking: “What does it mean to you to be an ambassador?”

“Not only being an ambassador but a good ambassador means to be able to be a role model for others to look up to and respect.

To be able to represent your country, not only locally, but internationally, to possess integrity and passion for your country and its people,” she said.

She was equally impressive in her response to the question to alternative sources of energy.

“I do believe there are alternative sources of energy that we could use, like wind and solar. I believe that the Government should instill incentives to encourage our citizens to use these sources and we will be heading towards the right direction to a sustainable development and growth for our country if we use these,” Chin replied.

Meanwhile, the entertainment package included performances from In-Motion Dance Company, and singers Benji Myers and Faraji.

The evening’s emcees were KerieAnn ‘Kiki’ Lewis Thoms and Michael Anthony Cuffe. (Jamaica Observer)

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6 people murdered in 24 hours TRINIDAD -- Another bloody weekend in T&T leaves six dead in 24 hours. Among them is a 13-year-old boy who was gunned down just outside his home. Tragedy swept Trinidad’s West, South and Tobago between Friday and Sunday, leaving families scrambling to come to terms with the violence that entered their homes. The murder toll for the year now stands at 237. The tragedy began on Friday night when Dayron Baker, 13, was killed mere metres from his Cizan Trace home in Diego Martin.

The boy, a Standard Five pupil at the Patna River Estate Primary School, left his home just before 9 pm on Friday and was headed to his grandmother’s shop two houses away to buy two band-aids when gunshots rang out. His distraught mother Natalie Baggan said even though she ran out and saw his bullet-riddled body, she still could not believe her son was dead. “I hear the shots and bawl out his name because I know he now leave, and the shots was so close, so loud,” Baggan said.

Baker was the fourth of 14 children.

When the Sunday Guardian visited the scene Sunday, the small children seemed to understand their mother’s grief. One girl, Baker’s younger sister, continually stroked her mother’s face, wiping away her tears. “He was always with me, always with me. If I had to go anywhere, he was always coming with me,” Baggan said. She said since the killing, she has had to walk back and forth along the same path where her son was murdered.

“When I run out last night and see his body, his blood was running down the hill towards my foot,” she recalled. “I have to pass there...it still have blood there,” she said. Baggan and husband Dexter Baker said Dayron was never involved in criminal activity, but they had a theory. “I think they came for someone else, and I think he saw who they were and they killed him to keep him quiet,” his father Baker said. “The peo-

ple had to know the area, they had to know where they were coming.”

During the short interview, Dayron’s older brother became visibly agitated.

“The police know who kill him, they know who kill my brother and they keeping quiet,” he said, walking off into the house. Western Division Police, led by Senior Superintendent Ishmael David, have not ruled out gangrelated activity. In a subsequent interview with the Sunday Guardian, David said police investigators had linked one of Dayron’s relatives to criminal activity.

“We do not believe it was mistaken identity, we believe he was killed for his association,” David said. Police are continuing investigations. Police are also investigating the murder of a man in the Beetham. The man was not identified up to late Sunday. The Sunday Guardian understands that around 9.25 on Friday night, residents reported hearing loud explosions near First Street.

Members of the Inter-Agency Task Force responded and found a man, believed to be in his 20s, with several gunshot wounds to his body.

The unidentified man was pronounced dead on the scene. Meanwhile, the mayhem continued in South, where the mother of 32-year-old Corey Alexander vowed that her son’s killers would be caught in three days. Some time between 2 am and 6 am, intruders entered the downstairs apartment of Alexander’s Siparia home. His body bore multiple chop wounds to the neck and chest. Investigators believe he was killed as he slept. His body, clad in underwear, was found crouched at the base of his bed.

Over $50,000 worth of jewelry, clothing, and sneakers were missing from the apartment. Mother Christiana Alexander, 54, dropped to her knees and kissed the ground where the murderers walked, vowing that within three days they would be caught.

Alexander’s mother pushed aside the police

and prayed over the bloodied corpse of her son, who was expected to be baptised today at the Couva Pentecostal Church.

Curtis, the murdered man’s father, said he last spoke to his son around 10.30 pm. “I went to sleep after he came home and when I woke up around 6 am, I saw his door open,” Curtis recalled. He said he woke up his wife and around 7.30 am she went to check on Alexander. “It was heartbreaking because he did not deserve this. He was our only child,” Curtis said. Christiana was inconsolable as she raced around the house shouting praises to Jesus and begging God to catch the killers.

“Let this crime be solved. I’m giving it three days. Thank you Jesus for the police and for sending appointed people. I forgive you murderers! Murderers, I forgive you!” she cried. Police believe the killers ran through the back of the house after committing the murder. A source said, two weeks ago Alexander received a death threat and reported it to the police.

At another murder scene at Sisters Road, Hardbargain, relatives were mourning the death of contractor Lisa Espinoza, 52, who was shot in the back while she and her husband Ramesh Ramdeo were paying wages. Police said the workers were standing in a line waiting to be paid, when the robbers approached and opened fire. They snatched $30,000 in cash and took off.

The couple were sub-contracted at a construction project off Rivulet Road, Couva. Senior officers have since issued a warning to businesspeople to stop paying wages in cash. In a separate incident, Marvin Campbell, 40, of Sobo Village, La Brea, was also gunned down on Friday evening while he sat outside Dream Girls Restaurant and Bar at Vessigny Village. Last night, two suspects aged 34 and 36, of Morvant and Nelson Street, Port-of-Spain, were in police custody.

Campbell’s family, who migrated to

New York, were expected to return to Trinidad last night. Police said Campbell was shot at around 6.15 pm. The killers sped off but police set up a dragnet and intercepted the suspects at Dow Village, Oropouche. Police found a 9 mm Glock pistol in the car. Autopsies are expected to be done on the bodies of Campbell, Alexander and Espinoza tomorrow at the Forensic Science Centre. Investigations are continuing.

Tobago businessman killed Meanwhile, in Tobago, a brazen daylight shooting in Scarborough, Sunday, left businessman Nigel “Red Man” Fraser, 43, of Sangster’s Hill, dead. According to reports, the shooting occurred shortly after 10 am at Fraser’s clothing store, Red Man’s Fashion, located upstairs the 7+7 Chinese Restaurant on Wilson Road.

The Sunday Guardian understands that Fraser was sitting in front of his establishment when an unmasked man walked up to him and opened fire. He was shot in the abdomen. He was rushed to the Scarborough General Hospital where he died while undergoing emergency surgery. Eyewitnesses said the assailant escaped in a gold Nissan Almera, registration number PCK 5539.

A police source told the Sunday Guardian that robbery may have been the motive, since Fraser’s trademark gold chain with a pendant of the Coat of Arms of T&T valued at $300,000 was missing. Police have put out an all-points bulletin for the gold Nissan Almera. The occupants are said to be armed and dangerous. People with information are advised to contact the nearest police station. This brings Tobago’s murder toll to 4 for 2014. The Tobago Homicide Bureau is investigating. (Trinidad Guardian)

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Red Steel straighten out Tridents TRINIDAD -- There are four T&T players on the Barbados Tridents team, including their captain Kieron Pollard, and going into their opening Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 clash against Red Steel there was a lot of ‘ole talk’ from both teams. In the end, Pollard, Rayad Emrit, Ravi Rampaul and Akeal Hosein had to eat humble pie, as Red Steel took a comfortable seven-wicket victory to get their campaign on the way at St George’s, Grenada. A fine all-round bowling performance restricted the Tridents to 124 for six off their 20 overs and New Zealand’s Ross Taylor then gave a lesson in sensible batting to take the Red Steel home.

Taylor, who is capable of huge hitting, came in early at the fall of Nasir Jamshed’s wicket and guided the innings along. He and the attractive Darren Bravo looked the part and in the end it was a walk in the park. Taylor played authentic cricket shots, realising that the run rate was not too steep and Bravo was with him run for run. The two weathered the early storm to add 50 runs off 49 balls and then eased into the target thereafter.

The New Zealander brought up his half century off 41 balls with six fours and with the foundation set, Bravo decided to thrill the crowd, who left their Saturday market to come to view the cricket.

He had some lusty hits that was greeted with great cheer as it was clear that the fans here were supporting the Red Steel.

Taylor fell just before the end, leg before to Rampaul but by then his “Trini” mates were already laughing. Taylor made 62 off 51 balls with five fours and a six. His association with Bravo was worth 95 runs in 12.3 overs. When the victory came, Bravo was unbeaten on 54 off 42 balls with three fours and three sixes. The victory avenged the four-wicket loss the Red Steel suffered at the hands of the Tridents in the inaugu-

ral tournament last year. Earlier, captain Dwayne Bravo won the toss and decided to have first use of the pitch, as he wanted his quick bowler Fidel Edwards to enjoy the early moisture. Edwards— as he showed in Bravo’s music video—danced all over the openers in two overs that troubled the Tridents and cost only six runs.

Shane Dowrich and Dwayne Smith decided to attack from the other end and Samuel Badree felt their wrath. Bravo to his credit did not allow the batsmen to settle against any bowler and frequently made changes. Badree did, however, come back for the last over of the powerplay and got the wicket of Smith. With the score on 40, he had the Chennai Super Kings hard-hitter caught on the long-on boundary for 13. At the fall of this wicket, the Red Steel failed to push on and looked flat in the midday sun. Sulieman Benn kept on calling on wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran to keep the players on their feet and it worked.

Bravo took the ball and sent down two tidy overs from the Media Centre End and his men started to respond.

At the end of the tenth over, the score was 67 for one and this necessitated big hitting.

With this always comes wickets and the Irishman Kevin O’Brien obliged, sending back Pakistani Shoaib Malik for a 23-ball 21 and South African Neil McKenzie for seven. All the while Dowrich was gathering his runs quietly at the other end.

As the pressure built, he too threw caution to the wind and was dismissed by Kevon Cooper for 37.

He faced 38 balls and struck five fours. At 84 for four with five overs to go, skipper Pollard was the right man for the occasion. He took five balls to get off the mark and just as he started to find his range, so too did Bravo, having him caught and bowled for seven.

The right-arm mediumpacer then helped Jonathan Carter on his way to

the dug out and it took a nine-ball 17 from Jason Holder to give the Tridents their eventual score off 124 for six in 20 overs. Bravo finished with two for 17 and O’Brien fetched two for six. The Red Steel’s next assignment is in Guyana where they play the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Thursday.

SCOREBOARD Red Steel vs Tridents Tridents inns D Smith c Bravo b Badree 13 S Dowrich b Cooper 37 S Malik c Taylor b O’Brien 21 N McKenzie c DJ Bravo b O’Brien 7 K Pollard c&b DJ Bravo 7 J Carter c Edwards b DJ Bravo 5 J Holder not out 17 A Nurse not out 6 Extras lb8, w3 11 Total 6 wkts (20ovs) 124 Fall of wkts: 40, 74, 83, 84, 97, 99.

Bowling: F Edwards 3-0-12-0, S Badree 4-0-24-1 (1w), K Cooper 4-0-30-1, S Benn 4-0-27-0, D Bravo 3-0-17-2, K O’Brien 2-0-6-2.

Red Steel inns N Jamshed c Nurse b Malik 0 E Lewis c McKenzie b Rampaul 4 R Taylor lbw Rampaul 62 D Bravo not out 54 N Pooran not out 1 Extras lb1, w3 4 Total 3 wkts (17.3ovs) 125 Fall of wkts: 0, 20, 115.

Bowling: S Malik 2-0-16-1, R Rampaul 3-0-18-2, J Holder 4-0-17-0, R Emrit 2-0-18-0, A Nurse 2-0-12-0, A Hosein 3-0-26-0, K Pollard 1-0-90, D Smith .3-0-8-0.

Result: Red Steel won by seven wickets.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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Boodram leads T&T to first win TRINIDAD -- Captain Bryan Boodram led from the front to guide the national Under-17 cricket team to its first win of the West Indies Cricket Board Regional Tobago House of Assembly Regional U-17 50-over tournament, defeating Leeward Islands by three wickets in Tobago, Sunday.

Chasing a challenging 244 for victory, T&T was 170/4 in the 39th over when Boodram came to the middle to join Sachin Seecharan. When Boodram lost Seecharan with the score on 196, T&T required 48 from 45 balls.

Despite T&T losing two more wickets, Boodram held his nerve, spanking three fours in his unbeaten knock of 28 (39 balls) to take his team to 247/7 after 49 overs. Earlier in the innings, Brandon Maharaj and Keagan Simmons both struck half centuries, slamming 65 and 53 respectively.

Jaidel Richardson was the best bowler for the Leewards, taking 3/58 in 10 overs.

Boodram was also effective with his spin bowling, grabbing 4/48 as the Leewards posted 243/9 earlier in the day. Na-

thaniel McDavid (2/30) and Emilo Gopaul (2/53) both snatched two wickets, while Ross Powell top scored with 75 for the Leewards.

With the win, T&T moved off the bottom of the standings with one round remaining. The final round will be played tomorrow.

SCORES At Louis D’or: Leeward Islands 243/9 (Ross Powell 75, Dmitri Adams 62, Jaeel Clarke 30 not out, Bryan Boodram 4/48, Nathaniel McDavid 2/30, Emilo Gopaul 2/53) vs T&T 247/7 (49 overs) (Brandon Maharaj 65, Keagan Simmons 53, Kirstan Kallicharan 33, Boodram 28 not out, Jaidel Richardson 3/58) T&T won by three wickets At Bon Accord: Guyana 225/9 vs Jamaica 86 (27 overs) – Guyana won by 139 runs At Shaw Park: Barbados 190/8 vs Windward Islands 191/5 (49.2 overs) – Windwards won by five wickets (Trinidad Guardian)

St James crush neighbours Trelawny by 9 wickets JAMAICA -- ST James CA comfortably defeated neighbours Trelawny CA by nine wickets in the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) two-day Senior Cup Zone A match at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium Sunday.

Batting first on Saturday, St James had made 183 before dismissing the home team for 80.

St James enforced the follow-on, and Trelawny, resuming Sunday morning on their overnight score of 33-1, were bowled out for 132, leaving the visitors an easy runchase.

Scores: St James 183 & 30-1; Trelawny 80 and 132.

In a Zone B clash, visitors St Catherine CC swept aside lowly Kingston & St Andrew CA by eight wickets at Maxfield Park.

Scores: Kingston & St Andrew 146 & 90; St Catherine CC 204-8 decl’d & 35-2.

In Zone C, hosts Police romped to an eightwicket victory over Portland CA at the Elletson Road field. Ordaine Hutchinson was the star with 74 not out as Police sped to a stunning 192-2 in only 15 overs and two balls.

Scores: Portland 209 & 256; Police 274 & 192-2.

Police resumed Sunday on 209-6 and ended on 274 all out thanks to Gerald Laing’s fluent 86. The visitors were then dismissed for 256 to set Police an unlikely target of 192 runs to win. Hutchinson’s heriocs, however, helped to propel Police over the line.

Also in Zone C, University of the West Indies (UWI) took first innings honours from St Mary CA in the drawn contest at the Mona Bowl.

Scores: St Mary 154 & 154; UWI 231 & 723.

In the university institution’s first innings left-handed batsman Paul Palmer top-scored with 106 in the total of 231 Sunday. Robert Weir, bowling off-spin, snatched 5-51 for St Mary.

Batting a second time, St Mary equalled their first innings score of a 154, leaving the hosts a target of 78 to win. But the UWI team was restricted to 72 runs in the seven overs that were possible.

Also in Zone C, the home team St Ann CA grabbed first innings advantage in another drawn encounter with Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at the Noranda Bauxite Sports Complex in Discovery Bay. Scores: JDF 263-9 decl’d & 64-2; St Ann 288.

In Zone D, St Thomas CA took first innings against Lucas CC in a tussle at the Goodyear Oval.

Scores: St Thomas 241-8 decl’d & 90-4 decl’d; Lucas 109 & 124-8.

Kingston CC hammered long-time rivals Kensington CC by 10 wickets at Up Park Camp in another Zone D encounter.

Scores: Kensington 184 & 125; Kingston 265 & 42-0.

Also in Zone D, Melbourne CC won by an innings and 74 runs in a lop-sided contest against Boys’ Town at the Melbourne Oval.

Scores: Boys’ Town 139 & 110; Melbourne 323.

Melbourne’s off-spinner Tafari Williams took 4-11 to help dismiss Boys’ Town for 110, but left-arm spinner Christopher Lamont, who snared 3-33 in the second innings, was the bowling hero with 10 wickets in the match.

Andre McCarthy scored 137 in Melbourne’s first innings for his second century in as many games after reaching triple figures against St Thomas in the previous round.

The JCA Senior Cup is slated to continue next weekend.

The top two teams in each zone advance to the quarter-final stage. (Jamaica Observer)

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Kickin grilled orange chicken Chris De La Rosa Caribbean Cooking I do hope you’re enjoying this year’s installment of July’s Month Of Grilling as I am.

The heat, smoke and raw flame of the grill excites me. Maybe it brings out the primitive instincts in me (caveman)? I’m a huge fan of the orange chicken you’ll find at Chinese restaurants… battered chicken pieces fried then tossed in that sticky orange sauce. With that in mind, you’ll find similar flavors is the grilled orange chicken version, but a more clean tasting and with a slight kick from the scotch bonnet pepper.

You’ll Need: 3 lbs chicken thighs (drums work well too) 1/4 teaspoon salt

11/4 1/ /4 tteaspoon eas aspo poo on bblack lack la k ppepper eppe epp per 2 scallions 2 sprigs thyme 1 cup orange concentrate 1 cup tomato ketchup 2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 lime (juice and zest) 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper diced fine.

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Remember to wear gloves when handling scotch bonnet peppers and do wash your hands with soap immediately after. Don’t include any seeds as that’s were the true heat is.

If you don’t have scotch bonnet pepper you can use about 1/2 teaspoon of your fav peppersauce (hot sauce).

Trim the chicken pieces of excess fat and skin. I opted to remove the skin, but in all honesty grilling with the skin on makes for juicer chicken pieces. Wash the chicken pieces and drain dry. Then season with the finely chopped scallions (green onion or spring onion), salt, black pepper and thyme. Let that sit for about 15 minutes. Without a doubt this

will chickens wi ill ll bbee on oonee off tthe he ssimplest imp impl im pllest ro rroasted oasste tedd ch hicke kens en you’ve ever made and quite honestly.. the tastiest. The marinade will add a lot of flavor to this chicken and I know your family and friends will be complimenting you on a job well done.

It’s now time to prepare that lovely sticky orange bbq sauce we’ll be finishing the grilling with. In a medium sauce pan on medium/low heat add all the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Whisk well, then reduce to a gentle simmer and let it reduce for about 10-15 minutes on that low heat (keep whisking often). Remove off the heat and you can reserve 1/2 the sauce for making chicken wings or pork tenderloin (store in the fridge).

Or you can certainly double up on the chicken and use all of the sauce. BTW this orange bbq sauce makes a great dipping sauce for chicken strips/nuggets.

Let’s now get to the grilling part.

Basically all you have to do is the grill the chicken as you would normally do, and the last five minutes is when you’ll bring that orange bbq sauce into use. My grill was at about 375-400 F and I grilled for about 20-25 min-

utes uttess rremembering eem mem mbe beri beri ring ng tto flip the pieces of chicken every 5 minutes or so.

The cooked chicken pieces is then tossed in the orange bbq sauce, then placed back on the grill to caramelize and get nice and sticky.

For an extra kick of flavor grill some lime or lemon wedges and allow your guests to squeeze on some of that lovely citrus juice as they dig into what I believe is the best orange glazed bbq (grilled) chicken.

If you don’t have a grill or simply wish to do this indoor in your oven, place the seasoned chicken pieces (leave the skin on) on a lined baking tray, skin side down and roast for 15 minutes at 375F. Flip over and cook another 12 minutes (more time for bigger pieces) . Then toss in the orange bbq sauce and place back in the oven under the broil setting for a few minutes. Keep an eye on it as the high heat from broiling and the sugars from the bbq sauce can cause it to char quickly.

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Yoga for arthritic hands Geeta Maraj Yoga It is commonly accepted today that yoga is a form of exercise which helps to keep the body healthy. Yoga is a holistic remedy, in that; it is a fusion of the health of the emotions, as well as, the health of the body. And for this reason, almost any aspect of mental or physical setbacks, can find some rendering through the amazing practice of yoga.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints of the body, which can be quite painful and discomforting. There are almost 100 different types of arthritis and the variations continue to grow. Today, millions of dollars is being allocated to arthritis research and remedy. These result in a variation of treat-

ments to include, oral medication, injections into the affected joints and surgical intervention. But above all variation of treatment, on rule holds true, that the more you keep the joints active through specific exercises, the healthier and stronger the joints become.

While there might be the tendency to restrict movement of the painful joint so as to prevent further agony, the opposite is actually more beneficial. Research shows that through the strengthening of the muscles, synovial fluid is somehow produced, thereby preventing the joints from rubbing together and creating swelling and discomfort.

There are many weight bearing and resistance stretches which help to prevent or aid discomfort in the joints of the fingers and knuckles of the hands due to arthritis.

Exercises for finger joints: Place your fingers in a cupped position (like you are holding a large ball in your hand) on the surface table or desk. Ensure that your knuckles are curved and not outstretched.

Then push on the surface with your cupped hands. This creates resistance in the joints,

thereby, helping the knuckles and joints to become stronger.

While keeping the resistance in your fingers in the cupped position on the desk or any flat surface, an additional stretch would be to try to lift a single finger at a time, so that the finger becomes parallel to the surface upon which you are pushing.

After you have lifted the finger and hold in position for as long as is possible, (2 to 10 seconds or longer), replace that finger in the cupped position before you begin to lift the next finger. Repeat until each finger has been lifted off the surface, all the while pushing down on the other fingers onto the surface.

Make your hands into fists, with your fists facing you. Tighten your fists with as much strength as you can. Once you can no longer tighten your fists, slowly allow one finger to be outstretched while maintaining the tight fist hold. Once you have completed every finger being outstretched, then turn your hands downwards in the cupped position and gently shake out your hands as if you were trying to shake water from your

fingers.

Wrist rolls: To exercise your wrists, make a fist and tense the hold to make the muscles of your hand contract. Then slowly rotate your fist in a clockwise position, thereby rotating your wrist. Count the amount of times you rotate your wrist in the clockwise direction and then repeat to the same count in the anticlockwise direction.

An additional stretch for your fingers, wrists and shoulders is to stand a foot length distance from the wall. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder level. Spread your fingers widely apart and pretend you are trying to push the wall down. The muscles of the entire arm should be tense as you push against the wall. To come out of this position, you slowly decrease the push against the wall till there is no force left. Then gentle lower your arms and shake them about to +help with the blood flow in the arms. You can repeat this stretch 2 to 10 times or as is comfortable for you.

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Top foods for asthma relief The wheezing, shortness of breath and other breathing complications are frustrations that any asthma sufferer seeks to find relief from.

Instead of sprays and medications that can be costly and often come with a slew of side effects, it may be beneficial to turn to certain foods for relief.

In short, fresh fruits and vegetables are essential asthma-fighting foods. According to the Mayo Clinic, consumption of fruits and vegetables is ideal for those with asthma, as “They’re a good source of antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E, which may help reduce lung swelling and irritation (inflammation) caused by celldamaging chemicals known as free radicals (1).”

Here’s a closer look at what foods in particular are beneficial for those with asthma.

Top foods for asthma relief Avocado: Avocado tops the list of foods

that help alleviate asthma symptoms. They contain glutathione, a compound that not only protects cells from the effects of free radicals, but helps the body to remove pollutants and other foreign substances that can lead to breathing difficulties (2). Add them to salads, as a creamy base in smoothies or no-bake recipes or enjoy eaten directly from the skin as is!

Parsley leaf: A sprig of parsley does more than dress up a meal or add a hint of seasoning. It’s known to loosen phlegm and allow for more productive coughing so airways are freed from mucus (3). Furthermore, eating parsley leaf provides relief from tightness in the chest that often accompanies bouts of coughing.

Fresh Garlic: Garlic has been touted as a healing food and its ability to help asthma sufferers makes it easy to understand why.

While it has many health benefits, when it

comes to asthma relief, its vitamin C content and antioxidant power make it a very effective choice. In fact, raw garlic has been shown to reduce histamines in the body and in turn, stave off allergic reactions that can trigger an asthma attack (4).

Bananas: Studies have shown that children who ate just one banana on a daily basis had a 34% lower chance of developing asthmatic symptoms, due to properties in the fruit that smooths bronchial lining and helps reduce wheezing (2).

According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, about 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma and approximately 250,000 deaths related to the disease occur annually (5). By the year 2025, it’s believed that the number will grow by another 100 million or more.

(NaturalNews)

The best food sources of muscle-building creatine Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the fitness industry. It is a naturally occurring combination of amino acids found in meat or fish or produced in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. The body can build or synthesize creatine using amino acids from the plant or animal protein in foods we eat. According to Vegan Health and Men’s Health, creatine is one of few nutritional supplements scientifically proven to increase muscle mass and endurance on a consistent basis, provided that users participate in a regular weightlifting regimen.

Varying studies show side effects of short-term use ranging from stomach pain and diarrhea to stressed kidneys and dehydration.

According to Vanderbilt University, there are no valid studies on the long-term side effects of creatine supplementation; however, there is concern that the body may become codependent and cease to produce and store creatine on

its own with continued use of the supplement.

This article, however, is not to dispute whether or not creatine should be used as a supplement, but instead to provide natural methods of getting the compound andaminos our body needs to build creatine through the foods we consume. Let’s focus on consuming a variety of quality, nutrient dense foods before considering supplementation.

These foods contain the best source of natural creatine Experts agree that the best animal source of creatine is wild game, including venison, elk, buffalo, and bison. Game meats also tend to have fewer calories, less saturated fat, and more lean tissue than domestic meats. The next best source is lean, free-range meats which in-

clude turkey breast, chicken breast, Cornish hens, lamb and veal. Last is wild-caught fish, which has an average of 1-2 grams of creatine per three-ounce serving. Farm-raised fish and animals fed a poor diet have lower levels of creatine.

As stated above, creatine is found in meat or fish and science says that there are no vegetarian sources. Therefore, vegetarians have to get enough of the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine which are used in production of creatine. Foods rich in arginine are peanuts, walnuts, coconuts, soybeans, chickpeas, and oats. Foods rich in glycine are raw seaweed or spirulina, raw watercress, spinach, soy protein isolate, and sesame seeds.

Brazil nuts, oats, and sunflower seeds are great sources of methionine. It is important to note that vegetarians who get enough of these amino acids through diet still have less stored creatine than non-vegetarians. (NaturalNews)

Your skin ʻsmellsʼ sandalwood essential oil, which stimulates cell proliferation and wound healing The skin possesses scent receptors that respond to sandalwood oil by stimulating healing, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Ruhr-University Bochum and the University of Munster, both in Germany, and published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

“Only a tiny little amount of odorants are used by our receptors in the nose,” said Peter Schieberle of the Technical University of Munich. “Odor might have secondary functions in the human body.”

Every organ can “smell” Scientists have identified about 350 separate olfactory receptors in the human nose but have also discovered about 150 of these receptors in other organs, including the heart and liver.

Indeed, scent receptors have been found in nearly every human tissue.

“There is a big trend towards odour receptors being found elsewhere in the body doing other jobs,” said Joel Mainland of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, who was not involved in the study.

In the nose, one of the main functions these receptors serve is informing the brain about the environment, which may then lead to other effects (such as producing hunger or nausea, or triggering a memory).

It has been difficult for scientists to discover what functions these receptors serve

in other parts of the body, although some investigations have begun yielding results. For example, studies have shown that smell receptors on sperm cells can change the direction and speed of swimming, while receptors on colon cells trigger the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin. The latter effect is believed to play a role in what some scientists call the “second brain,” a reference to the large role that the gut plays in regulating bodily systems, including mood and cognition.

“Scent” spurs healing In the new study, researchers tested the OR2AT4 scent receptor in the keratinocytes that comprise the skin’s outermost layer. They exposed this receptor to natural sandalwood oil, as well as 10 different synthetic versions of the scent (known as Sandalore). The researchers explained that, for at least 4,000 years, sandalwood has been a prized perfume and medicinal treatment for skin across East Asia.

The researchers noted that they tested synthetic as well as natural versions because sandalwood oil is very expensive, due to the rarity of the East Asian sandalwood tree.

Many of the synthetic versions they tested are already used in cosmetics, perfumes, deodorants and incense.

Of the oils tested, only three had any effects. All of these, however, triggered a calcium-dependent signaling pathway in

the keratinocytes, leading to a 32 percent increase in cell proliferation and a nearly 50 percent increase in cell migration. Both of these changes are characteristic of wound healing.

The experiments were repeated on skin tissue samples that had been scratched, confirming the healing benefit.

The researchers also found various other scent receptors in not just the keratinocytes but also the skin’s fibroblasts (which play a role in wound healing) and melanocytes (which are found near the bottom of the epidermis and produce the skin pigment melanin).

Although the results are promising, it may be a while before scientists are able to produce wound-healing sandalwood products.

For one thing, the concentrations used were a thousand times higher than what would be needed to trigger a receptor in the nose, and the skin cells had to be exposed to the oil for five days to produce the effect. Both of these factors suggest that skin creams rather than perfumes would be needed to produce healing effects.

“The results so far show that they possess therapeutic and cosmetic potential,” researcher Hanns Hatt said. “Still, we mustn’t forget that concentrated fragrances should be handled with care, until we have ascertained which functions the different types of olfactory receptors in skin cells have.” (NaturalNews)

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The use of probiotics in the fight against cancer Probiotics have been in the news a great deal in recent years, and much of the general public is aware of the role that these beneficial bacteria play in promoting good digestion and increasing the body’s ability to absorb the nutrients that it needs to function properly. Many women, too, are aware that a regular intake of probioticrich yogurt on a daily basis will help prevent vaginal yeast infections, particularly after a round of antibiotic therapy. However, these bacteria — found in many common foods like yogurt, cheese, miso and fermented or pickled vegetables — promote health in more ways than one. They reduce inflammation (very important for conditions like arthritis) and also calm the body’s response to stress. And, increasingly, scientists are linking them to the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Probiotics and Cancer Prevention:

What is the Link?

While science is still exploring the relationship between a healthy digestive system and cancer prevention, thereare several ways in which scientists believe that probiotics can help.

• The beneficial bacteria works in tandem

with the immune system to help destroy pathogens (and this can include cancer cells, as well as a host of bad bacteria, viruses and molds) and in general give the body’s immunity strength and support.

• Probiotics help to inhibit the activity of

cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) by decreasing enzymes that are implicated incarcinogenic formation.

• Recent studieshave shown that beneficial bacteria have the potential toreduce the risk, incidence and number of tumors in

the colon, liver and bladder.

• When ingested with prebiotics (compounds found in Jerusalem artichokes, chicory, root vegetables, jicama and leeks), probiotics are associated with anticarcinogenic activity; one of these important activities is detoxifying toxins in the gut associated with cancer.

• This ingestion of both pre- and probiotics

was also shown to increase the production of protective elements like butyrate, a fatty acid that has been shown to guard against colon cancer.

Further Research Needed With all the research that has been done, uncovering the link between probiotic bacteria and prevention of cancer is still in its early stages. It is promising however, that probiotic foods are becoming part of the

national consciousness, though the United States has yet to catch up with consumption levels like those in Europe and Japan.

Particular areas of study that need to be investigated further include exploring more closely the role that the digestive system plays in immunity and disease prevention, identifying the particular strains of probiotic bacteria that have the greatest positive impact on human health and gaining a better understanding of probiotics as part of a whole food v. an isolated product. There is much that simply is still not known.

In the meantime, though, it can be safely assumed that the inclusion of probiotic-rich food in the diet will help the body on a number of levels. Including foods such as yogurt, fermented vegetables and misowill certainly aid digestion and immunityand, as much research now suggests, fend off the formation of cancer cells in the human body. (NaturalNews)

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Statin medications for Cholesterol: Should you be taking this pill?

Dr. Lydia Thurton ND BASc

Health Tips Approximately 38 million prescriptions for cholesterol lowering medications are filled every year in Canada. Mounting evidence suggests that these pills, called statins, may be more harmful than beneficial in some populations. If your doctor has prescribed these very common medications for you or a loved one I suggest carefully weighing the pros and cons.

Doctors currently use statins as a way of lowering the “bad” LDL cholesterol.

In theory this should prevent cardiovascular related deaths. For people that have never had a heart attack or stroke statin medications actually do not reduce the risk of dy-

ing from a heart related complaint. 99% of people on statins will not see any benefit in terms of reducing their risk of stroke or heart attack. Surprising to most people who oftentimes take these medications for years.

Statins were primarily researched in young men, and this data does not necessarily translate when considering elderly populations, or women. The most concerning side effect of statin use to me, is the increased risk of diabetes that can occur with long term use. If you have type II diabetes and you are prescribed a statin medication I would strongly suggest you speak to your doctor or naturopath about alternative means of reducing your cholesterol. The diabetes statin link seems to be even more prevalent in female populations. Taking zocor or lipitor can increase your risk of type II diabetes by up to 50%!

Other side effects of statin medications can significantly impact quality of life. These medications can cause muscle breakdown leading to sore and achy limbs.

If you are experiencing statin related muscle

pain, coenzyme Q10 can alleviate symptoms in some cases. In fact, all patients on statin medications should be supplementing with conezyme Q10 as a way of combating negative side effects. Kidney and liver function can be compromised by long term use.

Ensure you are getting regular blood tests to check on these vital organs. Cholesterol is an integral part of the structure of vitamin D and hormones. I advise hormone panels to ensure that your body still has the cholesterol it needs to make progesterone, testosterone, estrogen and others.

It is always important to understand the risks and benefits of taking any medication. Statins are prescribed readily to virtually everyone with elevated LDL cholesterol and mounting evidence suggests this may not be a good thing. I encourage my patients to think critically about their medication and speak openly with their doctor about concerns they have regarding negative side effects. Never stop medication without consulting a health care professional first.

Healthy weight loss Monique Bartlett Fitness Obesity is a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.

This is the first generation where parents are expected to outlive their children. Many people are not aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. If you are carrying a lot of extra weight you put yourself at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure to name a few. Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases. Even losing just

10% of your body weight will make a huge difference to improving your health.

It’s important not to starve yourself, you need to eat in order to lose weight. Do not think of it as a diet, think of it as a lifestyle change. You need food to use as fuel to give you enough energy to get you through the day. If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge meal a day, it will end up going straight to your problem area such as your thighs, buttocks or hips.

You need to start your day right.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump start your metabolism. Your morning meal will be used to burn fat all day long.

Eat 5-6 meals every day, with three regular sized meals and two snacks. This will stabilize your metabolism and keep you more full

throughout the day.

Set a goal and keep it realistic.

It’s virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life. It’s also important to drink lots of water. Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.

You need to exercise on a regular basis. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle, walk, take exercise classes or skate. If you do these activities regularly you won’t even notice that you are shedding pounds. It doesn’t matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself.

Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a better chance of losing weight and improving your health. This should result in a newer, healthier you.

Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Matthew Weekes BSC DDS MTh DMin

Dental Health

The main focus in the practice of cosmetic dentistry is to create a beautiful, pleasing smile in both the eyes of the beholder and patient or enhance the existing smile.

Bright smiles are like stars on a dark night. They seldom go unnoticed. To be blessed with such a facial attribute gives one a feeling of wellbeing, confidence and access to limitless opportunities. This is a valuable asset to have if your career involves social interaction.

When a patient who doesn’t smile or has an unattractive smile requests a

makeover then a consultation is necessary to address their needs and expectations, the different treatment plans, limitation to treatment, cost and time frame for the transformation. We attempt to focus on the chief concern first and how best the desired result can be accomplished. If there are no obstacles to treatment and motivation is high then a comprehensive treatment would yield the best results.

There are different treatment options and your dentist can advise you which is best for your case and will fit your budget.

The options may range from whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns and bridges, implants, partial and full dentures, orthodontic treatment, and orthognatic surgery.

If the candidate for treatment is a pre-teen or teenager and has crooked teeth and a deformed mouth then orthodontic intervention would be the treatment of choice.

Front teeth with spaces can be quickly converted into normal looking teeth with no spaces and a lighter shade by

bonding. This treatment also works well on underdeveloped teeth such as peg shaped lateral incisors, often seen as a congenital developmental anomaly of the upper front teeth.

Veneers provide excellent esthetics.

There are thin porcelain shells that are attached to the outside surface of natural teeth with a cement bond. The outside visible surface of the tooth is ground down prior to cementation. However over time a veneer may fracture or get dislodged and would have to be replaced by a new one.

Crowns and bridges provide excellent durability and esthetics. Implant supported restorations also produce excellent results if the requirements such as excellent health and adequate healthy bone exist.

Partial dentures to replace lost or missing teeth will restore a smile. Full dentures are often the treatment of choice for a few elderly patients without natural teeth.

We will be happy to discuss your concerns.

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Changes to Mortgage Insurance products Stephen Mohammed Finance Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC) have recently implemented changes to some of their products.

As of May 30th, 2014, CMHC is no longer offering mortgage insurance for self employed applicants without third-party income validation and applicants purchasing a second home. This decision made by CMHC is to reduce risk to individuals and investors in addition to changes made a few years ago.

CMHC says it will no longer offer mortgage insurance for homes that cost one million or more effective July 31, even if the buyer has made a deposit of twenty percent or more.

CMHC also announced it will no longer insure loans that are used to finance construction of multi-unit condominium projects, effective immediately. Mortgage insurance is required for individuals purchasing with less than twenty percent down payment on a home when borrowing funds from a federally regulated bank in Canada.

Self employed applicants are significantly impacted by these changes. A self employed applicant may now have to have twenty percent or more to obtain financing

to purchase a home unless they can verify their income with Notice of Assessments, Financial records or by a third party income validation. Purchasing a second home for recreational purposes(cottage) or as an investment(rental) has now become very challenging. Applicants will have to have a minimum of twenty percent to obtain financing for a second home provided that the Total Debt Service Ratio(TDS) is between 40% - 44%.

Canada’s two private sector mortgage insurers, Genworth Mortgage Insurance Canada and Canada Guaranty, have decided not to match all of CMHC’s changes to their products. Genworth will not be making any changes to its requirements for self employed borrowers, however, has tightened its rules for second homes. As of May 30, it will only provide mortgage insurance on second homes with one unit in them not two or more units such as duplexes or a self-enclosed apartment in a house. Canada Guaranty, the country’s third-largest mortgage insurer, is similarly limiting its second-home insurance to one unit, but is not changing its rules for self employed applicants.

The changes made by the mortgage insurance companies are not unreasonable.

They were made to protect the consumer and the financial industry. If these changes impact your ability to obtain financing to purchase a property you should contact a mortgage agent or broker to assist you in finding mortgage solutions and put a plan in place to achieve your goal.

Strengthening ties between Canada and India MUMBAI -- Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) celebrated today the coming-into-force of the Canada-India Audiovisual Coproduction Treaty.

The Treaty, which came into force on July 1, 2014, will allow producers to combine their creative, technical and financial resources to create audiovisual coproductions between both nations, not only keeping Canada on the leading edge of media produc-

tion but more importantly helping to create jobs and economic growth in both countries.

Mumbai, where the celebration took place, is the centre of India’s Bollywood industry.

The Treaty presents significant opportunities for jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity in Canada as it attracts foreign investment and creates business opportunities for the audiovisual industry, and generates employment for Canadians through audiovisual coproductions that may not have been made otherwise. (CIC)

CAN+ program to facilitate trade and travel with India NEW DELHI -- Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the launch of the CAN+ program in India, which will result in more efficient processing for Indian visitors coming to Canada.

CAN+ is open to Indian nationals who have travelled to Canada or the United States of America within the last 10 years.

They will benefit from expedited processing, which will free up visa officers to work on other cases, improving overall processing times for all Indian travellers.

Alexander made the announcement during an event with representatives of In-

dia’s business, tourism and education sectors, where he highlighted a number of successful government initiatives that are increasing trade and travel to Canada from India. This includes: three visa “Express” programs for Indian businesspeople, students and tourists; 10 Visa Applications Centres (VACs) across India — a global record; and a standardized multiple-entry visa at a reduced fee of CAD $100.

All of these government initiatives are providing fast and easier options for international travellers to come to Canada to do business, learn, and support Canada’s tourism sector. (CIC)

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Hurricane season Olivia Boodram Travel Considered a high risk time to travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and the southern parts of the United States, hurricane season which is also rainy season, can make your trip somewhat challenging. Hurricane season usually runs from June to November, although July to October are the high risk months. During this time of year storms may develop, tropical depressions that turn into hurricanes, which can generate storm surges, tornados and infrastructure damage.

When this occurs transportation is affected, flights are cancelled, emergency assistance, communication, power, food and water can be cut off. Travellers could be evacuated and may be stranded for days waiting for roads to open, and communication, power to be restored. Or you may have to cancel your travel plans before you leave home because of the weather conditions occurring at your destination.

Before you Travel If you choose to or have to travel during hurricane season there are some important steps you can take to help reduce your risk and increase your protection: • Check the travel advisory government website for up to the minute information on your destination.

• Know how to contact the nearest Canadian government office to your destination, in the event of an emergency. They is a wealth of information and assistance if needed, at sos@international.gc.ca • Review the necessary safety precautions and procedures should an emergency occur at your place of destination. Know your emergency numbers.

• Make sure your friends and family back home know your itinerary, flights, hotels, telephone numbers and any other way of contacting you.

• Confirm your travel arrangements before you leave home and make sure that your travel insurance includes Trip Interruption and Trip Cancellation.

Trip Interruption and Trip Cancellation Covered risks included with purchasing this plan can be: unexpected sickness, injury, and or death of you, your traveling companion, immediate family member or your travel companions immediate family; natural disasters, travel advisories warning you against travel, subpoena, involuntary job loss, missed connections, cancelled flights and the non-issuance of a travel visa. Trip interruption/cancellation will reimburse your travel costs if your travel plans are cancelled prior to departure or if they are disrupted after the trip has begun.

Unfortunately many of us do not take the time to act on, or think of taking any of these steps before we travel. I am hoping that this will help to act as a quick reminder, so that your travel plans can be a safe and pleasant trip for you and your family through the summer holiday season.

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Onkar Travels is currently looking for home based agents. Onkar Travels, established in1980, is one of the largest travel networks in Canada, with over 220 home based agents promoting travel, tours and exotic destination weddings.

Specializing in trips to India, Onkar Travels designs tours that provide travelers with the best that India has to offer, as well as several other countries around the world.

India with its Maharaja’s Palaces and Forts now converted into super luxury hotels form stunning venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Goa, Thailand, South Africa, South America, Mexico and Hawaii enthrall couples with their beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise colored waters.

Exotique Weddings, a subsidiary of Onkar Travels organizes destination weddings to India, Thailand, South Africa, South

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Since Onkar Travels deals with travel and tours, they are a bridal couple’s one stop shopping center for their entire wedding package, from planning to execution, and unlike most wedding planners they are able to book your international travel and honeymoon packages around these destinations. Pre and post tours at the destination of your choice can also be arranged for the bridal party.

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Your Horoscope - July 16th 2014 ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Finally! Saturday’s eventful super full moon delivers a long-awaited reward, validation, confirmation, or completion. What’s more important, though, is where it takes you next.

A new family era, social life, material status, relationship, or professional chapter begins now. Jupiter’s one-year tour through Leo can see you hit the jackpot regarding a career or personal achievement, happiness, and love.

Job prospects, health, or a relationship of concern can see significant improvement. The weekend can deliver good news, results, or an unforgettable event. Too, this next week can see you reach an important personal goalpost or milestone. Sunday/Monday, aim for a fresh start, trying something new. Jupiter in Leo takes you to a much happier place regarding home, family, and living with yourself.

It’s a wrap! Saturday’s super full moon takes you to an important finish line. It’s an excellent time to sign a contract, make a significant financial investment, downsize, or take an official relationship step. Jupiter in Leo, starting Wednesday, will dish up more lucrative social, financial, and education opportunities. Social, intimate, or professional, watch for a special relationship bond to grow.

A key person can enter your life or steer its course in some significant way. Saturday’s full moon sets a new reality into play. Looking for the right time to say it or do it? Saturday through mid next week is ideal. Jupiter in Leo can help you to be more expressive and resourceful. It can enhance earning potentials and your happiness quotient.

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Saturday’s super full moon can bring you to an end or a stop, but even if you feel forced into position, relief immediately follows.

The weekend is well timed for a vacation from the work or the struggle. Saturday through Wednesday sparks a productive solution-finding, a heal-it or fix-it time. Jupiter in Leo begins a new 12-year growth and opportunity cycle.

The waiting game is over. Look to Saturday’s supermoon to bring the acknowledgment, respect, or reward you deserve. Sunday to Tuesday, have that important talk, negotiate your terms, or make it official. Jupiter now dips out of sight, but it hasn’t disappeared! For this next year, Jupiter inspires you to up your game. It enhances personal learning, creativity, and romantic potentials.

You can face formidable pressure, debt, or a carrot that’s out of reach, but don’t let it stop you. A new home life or business venture could not be more well timed. Sunday through Tuesday should prove easy rolling.

Jupiter’s one-year tour through Leo can increase your profits, earnings, and creative genius. Your social and love life receive great benefit too.

You’ll work it out very well this weekend.

Saturday’s supermoon ends a wait, removes a block or a doubt, and pulls all the right pieces together. It could see you sign off on something important. Long-term security is the right aim. Sunday/Monday, folks are easy to read or reach. For this next year, Jupiter greatly enhances your career opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS

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Whether it’s an actual paycheque or another kind of cash-in, a reward weekend lies ahead. Social, intimate, or business, Venus trine Mars keeps the two-way flow going strong, especially through Tuesday. Jupiter in Leo sets life onto the next great adventure. Watch for travel, education, publishing, performing, and social and romantic prospects to increase. You’ll feel more love— from the world and/or a special someone.

Reward yourself this weekend. You certainly deserve it! Saturday’s super full moon delivers an important, perhaps critical, time for relationship bonding. A tough financial or relationship decision can weigh on you. Once it’s done, the relief and benefit are immediate. Sunday/Monday is smooth sailing. For this next year, Jupiter boosts your intimacy, money, and joint-holdings sector.

It’s an ideal get-away-from-it-all weekend.

It’s also a perfect time for a passion play.

Venus trine Mars keeps hearts and minds reading from the same page. Still looking for that special someone? Jupiter’s one-year trek through Leo brightens social and lovelife prospects. It can also boost your social or professional popularity.

Whether planned or sprung on you by circumstance, the super full moon sets you up for a special-event weekend. Saturday through Tuesday is an auspicious time to meet someone or to take on something new.

Venus and Mars spark that fits-like-a-glove feel. Expect it to last. Jupiter blesses you with work opportunities and better health options.

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Down 1) Provides the power [ENGINE] 2) Good vehicle for hauling [TRUCK] 5) Help you see at night [HEADLIGHTS] 6) German Beetle brand [VOLKSWAGEN] 8) Two doors [COUPE] 9) Family vehicle [MINIVAN] 12) Sports ____ vehicle (SUV) [UTILITY] 13) Check this to change lanes [MIRROR] 14) Mustang makers [FORD] 17) Four doors [SEDAN]

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Across 3) Put the top down [CONVERTIBLE] 4) Short for “Chevrolet” [CHEVY] 7) Slows you down [BRAKE] 10) Needs changing often [OIL] 11) Fuel for a trip [GASOLINE] 14) Famous Italian brand [FERRARI] 15) Manual or automatic [TRANSMISSION] 16) Where rubber meets road [TIRES]

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Am I covered for that?

Sherene Cole

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Insurance Matters

Your car insurance policy likely has some flexibility built in to ensure you are covered in different situations. Here are a few scenarios: Renting a car If you drive a rented car, your existing policy automatically extends accident benefits and third party liability if you purchase additional coverage by way of an annual endorsement (OPCF27) to your own policy that provides physical damage insurance for any rented vehicle during the policy term. These limits are the same as those on your own car.

It is important to note that this endorsement usually has a limit of $50,000 for the value of the rented vehicle. It is simple to arrange and far more economical than the damage waivers and daily insurance rates offered by the rental companies.

Traveling outside the province or country Your Ontario insurance policy will apply if you take your car on short trips of less than 30 days at a time, to other provinces or into the continental U.S.A, as long as you engage in normal use of the vehicle.

Moving to another province If you are relocating long-term or permanently, you must inform your insurer and arrange for new insurance coverage in your new location.

When the car is “in the shop” Under most insurance policies, you are not entitled to a replacement vehicle at your insurance company’s expense, while your car is in the shop for normal maintenance or repair. If you lose the use of your car because of an accident, then you might be entitled to a loaned vehicle depending on the situation.

When driving someone else’s car If you borrow someone else’s car you are covered by the insurance on that car, so long as you were driving with their consent.

However, if you are involved in an accident, the owner’s record, not yours, will be affected. Should you secure insurance coverage in future for yourself, the accident you had with someone else’s car, must be disclosed, at which time you will be rated accordingly.

Tip: Always ensure that the pink insurance card and vehicle registration are in any vehicle you are operating. For example, even if the vehicle does not belong to you, the police does have the right to issue a ticket for “Failure to have insurance card” to the driver.

Don’t guess...

If you are not sure about your coverage, it’s better to give your broker a quick call than to make assumptions. Remember, if you’re not covered and an accident occurs, the insurer is not obliged to pay.

Why arenʼt you using video to promote your business?? come standard with your computers).

Tina Dietz Business Development Right now YouTube is the 3rd largest website for traffic and the average user spends 15 minutes a day on YouTube. Only Google and Facebook are ahead of YouTube and Google owns YouTube. More than likely you are on Facebook (like everybody else) and if you have a website, then you are on Google.

Just imagine a client is searching for a massage on Google and your business pops up with one of your videos you shot. Do you think the potential client will click the url’s or watch a video? Well, most will want to watch a video and you already grabbed their attention over your competition. In my mind and most everyone else’s, YouTube is one of the most powerful forms of advertising (and cheapest) and it’s your turn to get on this bandwagon. It’s a lot simpler than you think and I’ll give you some ideas to get started.

1. Get a decent camera that shoots video, or even use your smartphone to start with, or you can even record a video with your webcam and upload it to YouTube that way too.

2. Use windows Media Maker to edit your videos or iMovie if you use a Mac (both

3. Make videos for each page of your website: Home Page (introduce yourself), About Us Page (explain a little bit about how you got into massage and things you have learned), Services Page (explain about what each style you offer and explain the benefits of them), Contact Us Page (explain about how to find your page) and specials page (explain about what specials you offer).

You will get people from all over seeing your videos, but your goal is to have people that live around you to view them. Tags (keywords) are still important in videos, because that is how people find your videos.

Having the city, town, state, your business name, your name and styles you offer is beneficial. Even having a long description in the description section will help with your SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Another thing that is important is the title of your video and you should add as much information in there as possible.

The fear of being on video is on most people’s minds and there are ways around it.

You can have a friend that is comfortable on camera to talk about you business or even do a voice-over and add pictures to that. Having video testimonials is very important for businesses, so the next time one of you clients say to you that was the best massage ever, ask them if they would like to do a quick 30 second video explaining how they feel. The next time your business is slow, start writing some ideas down for some videos and you will be a star in your clients’ eyes!

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Colleen Lindberg Business Development I am sure we have all been culprits of being busy‌ but are we really getting things done in an efficient concise manner or are we just a workaholic burning the candle at both ends? Here are some comparisons that will let you know if you are a workaholic or a high performer‌. I had a great reality check with these ones.

1. Getting things done and doing business vs. being busy The only thing that matters to a high performer is getting results and doing business.

They strategize, create and outline and are well versed in the flows of business so they are prepared at every step to turn it up or wait for the moment. They strive to take action and are always ready for a sale.

Workaholics are busy being busy, but not getting all the results. Meeting, after meeting, filling in any space in their schedule to be busy, not really accomplishing or targeting the things that move their business forward. They believe that the busier they are the more important they must be.

2. They give 100% at the right time vs.

110% all the time A high performer knows when to turn it up and when to give it their all. They know the balance of energy and when to turn up the heat to accomplish and when to pull back from the heat. They look to land the 100% in a more concise, balanced and efficient manner. They can be counted on to do great work, pull the trigger and perform at exactly the right moments.

A workaholic is always hustling, never in the moment, but always believing that they need to be on top of things and like the being busy category, giving it everything so they burn out. They actually feel good about the burn because it seems to them they needed the burn out to feel important and it makes them seems like they were actually doing something.

3. Know their Value v. Allows Others to Determine their Value I can admit that in this category, I am still growing and learning. Writing this article is really making me recognize the growth that I have been through but also where my focus needs to be, so with that being said‌ High Performers know their self-worth and can then work from a different focus point and intent. They self-evaluate their performance, tweak it when necessary and are able to self-determine where their weaknesses lie and make the shifts. They create their own feedback analysis, instead of waiting on others.

Workaholics rely on what others think of them. They operate more from fear instead of trust and belief. You might recognize these lines “Well what do you think?

I was thinking of doing this, what are your thoughts?� It is hard for them to make a decision without talking to others first.

4. Put themselves First v. Second A high performer puts themselves first because they know if they do, it will allow them to serve others at a higher level. Without first knowing yourself, we cannot truly understand or know others, therefore our ability to assist them will not be at the highest possible level. At first it appears to be selfish, when in fact it is selfless, because they are then able to give first-class service.

Workaholics always put others before themselves, which in fact cannot be sustainable. They will burn out and not have enough energy to give even 50% of what they are capable of. They will end up depleted in the end instead of invigorated and empowered to sustain and continue on.

They have good intentions but are unable to sustain them.

So based on the outlines above where do you fit? Are you that busy, all over the place workaholic, who thinks they are getting somewhere but in reality you are taking the long route, or are you the high performer, focused with intention to achieve results? Either way, we all have room to learn and grow. I ask you‌ where do you really want to be and that might affect how you conduct your life over the next few months leading into the new year. We all have a choice to make. I choose the high performer route... finally!

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