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SHANIKA MARIA The introspective lyricist There was something about her. Yes, she was absolutely beautiful. She had flawless skin, beautiful coiled hair, and a passion in her eyes, and of course that voice.

I remember the first time that I met Shanika. It was at an event in Hamilton. She was one of the only performers, and when she began to sing, I was captivated by the deepness of her soul. The words seemed to pour out of her, her voice accenting each word, drawing the audience into her song.

My interview with Shanika is long overdue, but you know what they say, when the time is right, it just is. I would like to introduce to the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper readers, our Woman Empowered Shanika Maria.

Twenty-seven years old Shanika Maria grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. She is Guyanese/Trinidadian, and most recently moved to Toronto after living in France, where she was an English Teaching Assistant. When you get a chance to check her out on Instagram, you will see a creative vibrant soul, who is passionate about her craft, and dares to take on any objections to her free spirited nature. What I learned about her during our interview was interesting, and tells a different tale.

“Music has always been very therapeutic for me. I used to love to sing. Singing wasn’t discouraged, but it wasn’t encouraged.

It was just something that you do, but not career wise. You know how it is. I took piano lessons when I was younger, but it was more about it looking good than me enjoying it. I am so grateful for it now.

As I got older and was dealing with life situations, music, and creating music became my outlet. I was trying to analyse my parent’s divorce, why they were trying to stay together. It was a difficult time, but music helped me.”

She didn’t think of music as a career or something to share with others, but she would make covers, and put them on YouTube.

She found ways to connect with other musicians. It was cool, but it made her very anxious to be critiqued that way.

“I was not in a space to hear the cri-

tique that I was getting. I was hearing stuff like, ‘Oh you have a nice voice, but your guitar skills are awful.’ I was only 14, 15, 16 years old. It was discouraging, because the criticism was not constructive.”

Shanika decided to go to school to study Psychology. She thought she would continue on with that, but in her third year, she moved to France to be an English Teaching Assistant. It was her first time experiencing something different. She did this in her early 20’s, and realized quickly that it was not for her.

During her time at Humber College a friend of hers shared her YouTube channel with a band that needed a back up singer.

“This is how I got into performing. I think I only did it once outside of that. The first song that I wrote and performed was when I was at Brock University. I went to a workshop and shared my song. I was so nervous. It was a very personal song about a situation that happened with someone I knew. It was a song about an abusive relationship (Man or Monster). A man having an abusive relationship with someone outside of his marriage, and it was written from the perspective of his wife. I had to think from her perspective. I was really trying to understand that viewpoint.

I was asked to perform that night.

When I finished performing, there was dead silence. I thought it was bad, but people were really touched by the song. I got really great feedback.”

After that, Shanika started to reach out to see where else she could perform. She was performing about four times a year in Hamilton. It was very infrequent. She decided that it was time to do more with her music. She made her first EP (Childish Games). Childish Games was the first song she actually wrote. It came before Man or Monster.

“I am always trying to navigate different perspectives, things that have touched my life. My subject matter tends to be heavy, and sombre. It is a way for me to work through some of my interpersonal issues. I have always had a hard time being on the receiving end of critique. It is the idea of sharing and it not be-

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ing received or interpreted well. People will tell me, ‘You are a really great singer!’ I don’t care about being a great singer, I care about the story.”

Whenever I get a chance to speak with a creative, I query about how the pandemic has affected them. Shanika shared with me her quarantine story.

“COVID-19 has allowed me to enjoy music again. Performing is what I have to do, but I prefer the creative side of it. If I perform, I prefer a more intimate setting. For my own well being, I need it to be a safe space.

I am really excited because I had an opportunity to work on a new EP. This project was different. I was toying around with Garage Band. There was a grant that I applied for last year, and I received it in January. When March rolled around, the ability to experiment and make things came together. I was here creating things using my computer, my voice, my controller, my guitar, some plug-ins, and mike.

This is when I realized how much I love working in a homey space.

There is no judgment; it is just me. Structura is a five song EP. The first single called Melt will be out September 4th, 2020, Essence, will be out September 18th, 2020 and the full album will be out October 9th, 2020.”

I had a chance to privately listen to Shanika’s new album. It is different from what she has done before. It is less lyrical, and not as thematically charged.

The vocals are extensions of her beautifully written words. It is ambient, electronic pop music. The atmospheric droning sounds, feel very dreamy. There are drums scattered throughout the songs, and you can tell it was created with movement in mind. You can learn more about this beautiful mind by visiting her on Instagram (@shanika_maria), on Soundcloud, YouTube, and Facebook.

It is amazing when you get to delve into the mind of a creative. You never know what you are going to find.

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Six shootings within twelve hours; A wakeup call OMNIYA ALI

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Three hundred and nineteen, one hundred and fourty-five; those numbers represent the increasing issues around safety circling around Canada as of 2020. According to the Toronto Police Service 319 shooting and firearm incidents have taken place so far in 2020, in those incidents 145 persons have been killed or injured (27 killed). Rounding up to an 11% increase from the number of incidents in 2019 (286 incidents).

Most recently Toronto saw two shootings on August 28th, 2020. The first one took place around 5 pm on Jane Street where two people were seriously injured.

The second one occurred around 9:30 pm west of Victoria Park Avenue and Victoria

Park subway station where three were injured. Early June, six other incidents were reported within the short period of twelve hours. Which raises the question, why? Is this increase related to COVID-19? Why are shootings still happening during the pandemic? What are the motives?

According to Wendy Gillis of The Toronto Star, “as money and attention have been diverted to the fight against COVID-19, violence-prevention experts, youth workers and advocates worry the issue has fallen off the radar.” Statistics have shown that although many crimes have declined during the pandemic such as robberies, assaults and auto thefts, shootings on the other hand have increased. Speculations indicate that these values are related to changes in the “illegal economy” caused by the global pandemic. As the United States’ border with Canada remains closed, a shortage of drug and firearm trade is presented to the illegal economy, therefore, invoking this lack of stability and safety.

This shortage has resulted in minimized access to money for the crime-involved individuals causing them to resort to collect-

ing debts which entail physical and gunviolence.

“I’m not sure how many lives we have to lose to make a change to gun violence,” Sureya Ibrahim, co-founder of Mothers for Peace and a community leader in Regent Park, expressed during a zoom meeting with The Toronto Star. If six shootings within twelve hours doesn’t serve as a wakeup call for the government of Canada, nothing else can. Politicians have asserted to the public, time and again that actions toward gun violence will be taken, and funding directed exclusively at fighting the increasing gun violence issue within the Greater Toronto Area will be implemented.

As of early May, “a spokesperson for Public Safety Canada confirmed the first allotment of the $250 million to fight gun crime promised during the 2019 election has not yet been distributed,” Gillis, The Star.

On May 1st, the Trudeau government outlawed a wide range of assaultstyle rifles, saying the guns were designed for the battlefield, not for hunting or sport shooting. Although this effort appears to be headed in the right direction on the

surface, $600 million are expected to be spent on the promised buyback program.

A program where legal gun owners will be offered fair market prices for their guns. In agreement with Doug Ford’s statement “I can’t help but think that money could be put at a much better use hunting down the violent criminals and stopping the illegal guns at our borders,” a better program can be employed. If a portion of the $600 million allotment is directed at increasing border security and decreasing guns being illegally smuggled into Canada, these uncertainties can be drastically controlled.

As Doug Ford stressed an emphasis should be placed on “strengthening bail conditions and jail sentences for criminals and gang members who commit gun crimes,” Teresa Wright, The Canadian Press. Rather than allowing them to roam the streets within a few days of being arrested with an expectation that this minimal punishment will demand safety and order within the streets of the GTA.

Hi-tech scammers are like racoons, they are everywhere!

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There was a time not so long ago when a con-artist, scammer, thief, or shyster used to be few and far between, and the chances of these ungodly characters coming into contact with your personal information or banking information was a longshot. Not now!

Imagine being called on your cell phone by a so-called government agent and told that you owe Revenue Canada a sizable amount of money. If you don’t make arrangements to pay up asap there will be a warrant issued for your arrest.

This is stage one.

Some folks who receive such a call are generally frightened out of their wits and immediately try striking a bargain with the so-called agent as to where and when this debt can be settled. stage two, and a big mistake.

Such a person usually gets direc-

tions on how to pay up quickly without any idea as to whom they are paying. As quickly as they hand over the money, the call and any trace of the caller disappears into thin air leaving them and most times the law as well with no answers.

This new wave of thieves not only targets individuals, but businesses too ripping off customers information for the purpose of identity theft. Statistics Canada found in a report from March 2019 that 21% of Canadian businesses said there were impacted by cybersecurity incidents which affected their operations.

Meanwhile, more than half 54% of impacted businesses in Canada reported that cybersecurity incidents stopped employees from carrying out day-to-day work, while close to one-third (30%) experienced additional repair or recovery costs.

About 10% of businesses in Canada said that they lost revenue as a result of cybersecurity incidents, and fewer than 6% of businesses reported that the incidents damaged the reputation of their business.

In the case of these businesses the cost of detecting and preventing this type of crime is very costly. The report shows, on average, Canadian businesses spent $78,000 on implementing such measures.

Large businesses spent ($922,000) while medium-sized businesses spent ($108,000) and small businesses reported spending an average of $44,000. These companies also hired consultants and contractors to help with this problem. About 45% of medium-sized businesses used the services of consultants and contractors, while 38% of large businesses, 33% of small businesses and 58% of the businesses all undertook activities to identify cybersecurity risks.

It seems like the scammers just keep coming up with new ideas every time, another venue where they are prevalent is credit card fraud. A few years ago an Ipsos poll showed that almost half of the country 48% are worried when it comes to shopping online. It would be very interesting to see what a recent poll may reveal.

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This study also found that while the younger generation of Canadians is more tech-savvy than their parents and grandparents, when put to the test it did not appear so. What is worrying, is that they are more willing to take risks online than older folks.

47% of Canadians said that they wouldn’t know what to do if they were the victim of a cybercrime. This figure rises to 55% of millennials and is worse among Gen Xers 48%. Baby Boomers sit at about 40%.

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The Celebration of SAV Productions; 25 years of digital service to the community SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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“As a black business owner, you quickly learn that you need a custom suit of armour and a diverse toolbox. It is necessary to build relationships with those who will open doors for you and will help you stand when you fall.”

Cleve Sandy

For my young entrepreneurs, that means those individuals who have either just started a business or have been running a business anywhere from five to ten years. It is imperative that you take in this article.

A dream that started off as a wooden box cart, sporting a music system, and powered by car batteries, has turned into a leader in professional, highdefinition webcasting throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For over twenty-five years SAV Production has been providing comprehensive, audio visual services to the: corporate, multicultural, and worship communities, producing some of the largest events and festivals in Canada.

Who is the man behind the vision? No other than Dr Cleve P. Sandy, a

mind before it’s time, who saw the audiovisual world from a different lens, and grew with the industry. Very much a family business, Cleve and his brother Colin have followed in their father’s footsteps, and when speaking with Cleve, he described in detail a part of his childhood that he will never forget.

“As children, Colin and I learned how to develop film in our darkroom. We also learned how to synchronize multi projector slide shows, and splice analogue audiotapes together.

SAV commenced with my enrolment at “The Harris Institute,” in 1995. I received a lot of support from the faculty at The Harris Institute, and it served as a great incubator for new concepts and ideas. I graduated from Harris with honours and was well equipped with the theoretical and technical skills needed to start SAV Productions.”

Over the companies’ successful twenty-five years in business, they have had the opportunity of working with renowned events and organizations including: • • • • • • •

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They have had to change and adjust to the times, but they have managed to stay a step ahead of the game and establish themselves as leaders in the digital space.

“I found working with Sandy Audio Visual to be a pleasant, easy-going experience. Our annual provincial event was flawless. Their planning was appropriate and instructive, the equipment suggested and utilized was seamless. We look forward to a continued ‘sound’ relationship!”

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“Colin Sandy, Carla Cargill Sandy, SAV is the best! You guys are awesome.

Thank you once again for making the Living Legends Awards for Service to Humanity available to the world. First thing Sunday Am call came from India with accolades. Thank you again!”

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No one could have expected for 2020 to be the year that it was, and like many other businesses SAV was hit hard.

During our dialogue, Cleve shared with me some of the challenges the company faced, and how they found ways to navigate through the pandemic.

“A lot of the work that we do is live. We have become one of the leaders in web streaming and web casting. We started web streaming about fifteen years ago when it was mostly unheard of. Since then, we have found ways to embrace the ever-changing technical industry, but this pandemic is different. We do live events, installation, and service contracts; so of course, it hit us hard because our work revolves around live events.

Now, people are looking for more professional live streaming. Yes, you can use ZOOM, or Facebook Live, but it is very low quality. We kept communication open with our clients letting them know that we are still here if they need us. We are taking special efforts to let them know we are still here, and we are able to provide them with live streaming using our own web-streaming platform.”

One thing that I noted about Cleve during our discussion is that he is very passionate about his community. The thing that he is most proud of is the fact that he has been able to give back.

“One of the things that I am most proud of is the fact that I have employed 100’s of people. We don’t have the power to hire or fire in our community. We need more people in this position of power. I can help people, so I do. The industry does not have many black faces, so I know the importance of doing what I can do to give back.”

What is the most inspiring about Cleve and the team at SAV Productions is that they did not let the pandemic slow them down. They figured out what their customers and clients needed, and they have adjusted to meet them where they are.

The Toronto Caribbean Newspaper would like to again say congratulations to the team at SAV Productions.

Thank you for being such an example for the community.

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Can you ever be too prepared?

These are questions that CARI-ON (Conducting Active Relief Impacting Our Nation) aims to answer for the community.

Established in 2018, CARI-ON is a Non-Profit Organization that has been dedicated to providing resources and active timely relief efforts, by delivering needed supplies to mitigate real or impending disasters, impacting St. Vincent and the Grenadines. They seek to help families, and communities to CARI-ON during and after disasters.

They understand the importance of returning to a normal way of life.

Natural disasters occur on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines yearly. It inflicts serious damage to land, property and life, leaving many Vincentians displaced, which ultimately compromises the development process of the island. CARI-ON mitigates some of the inherent challenges that come, via delivering needed supplies for real or impending disaster, impacting St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

According to Hayden Jones, Chairperson for CARI-ON, the organization supplies the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) with any needed pieces of equipment and supplies, so it is readily available in the event that an emergency hits the island.

This organization gets funding from donations and fundraisers, and although the pandemic has obstructed some aspects of their relief efforts, most recently the non-profit organization received twenty-eight cots to send down to Saint Vincent form Glob-

al Medics.

We had a chance to chat with Hayden Jones, and he shared some insight with us. “The person in charge is Rahul Singh. He has been very kind in helping us. He has worked in conjunction with CARI-ON and the Council General of Saint Vincent. We also have a partnership with Valerie Durand at Air Canada Foundation that assisted them in getting the cots to Saint Vincent and Grenadines.�

CARI-ON is aiming at sending a shipment of forty-four cots to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the next few weeks, along with other emergency supplies. So far, they have received donations from other Vincentian organizations.

Hayden Jones pointed that, “As you know; we are a third world nation, so any support, typically the shipments we send to the island are the most needed in the event of a disaster. If houses are destroyed, people are misplaced, and they have nowhere to go, we have several shelters on the island.�

Hayden Jones also expressed that he is thankful there have been no hurricanes as of yet for the season, because with the added stress of the pandemic, he is not sure how that would work.

According to Hayden, “The Island has been surviving hurricanes and natural disasters for decades. We just saw this as a way for us to give back to our country. We knew that the need was there for this particular initiative.�

Hayden speaks proudly of the team that he has supporting CARION “I am grateful for my supportive team. Without them, the organization wouldn’t be where it is at.�

CARI-ON is currently seeking volunteers. If you are interested in making a donation to this cause, you can check out their website https://www. carionsvg.org/ or contact Hayden Hones directly at 416-889-3293.

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Powerful, black women in red: Black Fashion and Beauty Gala to launch in September 2021 SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

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Beautiful black women of all different skin tones, sizes and shapes stood tall and boldly for the promo photoshoot on Sunday, August 23rd, for the Black Fashion and Beauty Gala. The gala will launch in September 2021.

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala (BFBG) is an organization created to support, celebrate, and award the accomplishments and contributions of black creatives in the fashion and beauty industry here in Canada. They provide mentorship of up and coming talents and grants to foster new talents in school and boosting of new and existing businesses in the black community.

“Not many people are aware of the black fashion and beauty scene that we have here in Toronto. We want to tell their stories, but this is also for promotion of the event in September 2021,” said Sandra Gabriel, Director of Public Relations.

Ann-Marie Daniel-Barker is the President and Event Director of the Black Fashion and Beauty Gala.

“I decided to pull together powerful black women, which is the first of the series, to do a photoshoot to show unity, as well as promote and to market the many talents that are in Toronto,” said Daniel-Barker.

There was a group of sixteen black business owners in the fashion and beauty industry that came together to do the photoshoot.

One of the designers present at the photoshoot was a designer that goes by Zoba Martin who has been designing since 2016.

“I would describe Zoba Martin as one of a kind and memorable. Every piece I make I try to put my best in it and play with materials, patterns and designs because I want the piece to be something that you would keep forever and hopefully hand it down,” said Martin.

She heard of the photoshoot through a message she received from the President of the Black Fashion and Beauty Gala.

“Mystique actually sent me a message asking if I was interested, and I said yes sign me up! I like opportunities to show my skills and to meet people in my industry,” said Martin.

Martin says that the pandemic put a hold on her business.

“I focus on bridal dresses mostly.

Due to the pandemic, a lot of weddings and proms were cancelled so that kind of put a hold on things, but things are picking back up right now, so I’m hap-

py,” said Martin.

Francine Francis has been a hair stylist for the last twenty-five years.

She owns Francine Francis Hair Studios in Toronto. One of her many great accomplishments includes working with Queen Latifah.

“It’s a beautiful event. It’s great being amongst black, beautiful women doing great things. The unity and togetherness is beautiful,” said Francis.

Francis looks forward to the gala in 2021.

“I’ve never been a part of anything like this so it’s new and it’s exciting.

We need to showcase the talent that’s here in the city and it’s good to have a voice, and just to be recognized because there is a lot of great talent and I find that it’s drowned out. We don’t get the recognition that is needed,” said Francis.

“So, this is a great event to showcase our talent.”

The director of BFBG says that people can expect so many things at the gala from celebrity guest appearances and performances to behind the scenes with influencers. There is also a muchanticipated awards portion of the night.

“The public gets to nominate a fashion stylist, designer, photographer, you name it. Then we will release the nominees and the public can vote,” said Daniel-Barker.

As a fashion stylist and designer, herself, Daniel-Baker says that is it is important for black creatives to have their own platform, and also be given the room to shine.

“I feel like the black creatives in Toronto are just left out of everything that’s going on. There is so much hidden talent here. You don’t have to go to the states to get the talent, it’s right here.

The industry is already tough to begin with, it’s very hard to crack into, so our white counterparts have it easier than us. They get more of the opportunities and better pay,” said Daniel-Baker.

For the promo shoot, all the women wore red, which is Daniel-Baker’s favourite colour.

“I think that red is so powerful, and I feel that all black ladies wearing red, we exude that power. We show we’re here, strong, united, and we’re working together,” said the director of BFBG.

The photos will promote the gala as well as be in the first fashion magazine made by the BFBG team. The magazine will feature both men and women and include individual photos of them and interviews highlighting their work in the fashion and beauty industry in Canada.

“I’m all about one help each other, not one help one. As black folks, there’s a stigma that we don’t uplift each other. For me, I look at it that we have to turn around and help, and sometimes we have to step outside of our comfort zone because then it’s for the greater good,” said Daniel-Baker.

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Del Bigtree exposes the irresponsible actions of the medical industry SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- When I search Del Bigtree, and his Wikipedia page came up, I noticed that at the top, right-hand corner there was an icon that looked like a lock, with a checkmark in it. When you see that, it means that the information presented in this search cannot be altered or changed. What does that mean? It means that whoever has programmed Wikipedia is telling you the user that this is all that you are allowed to know about Del Bigtree. Interesting!

His reaction to my description of him was priceless. Without any emotion, he quickly explained the censorship on his name, and then we were able to move on to more pressing topics at hand. Let me take this time to introduce you to who this man really is.

Dell Bigree is a renowned voice of the Vaccine Risk Awareness Movement. He was first recognized for his work as a video journalist on the show Dr. Phil. In the early 2000’s, Del moved from Dr Phil to the spinoff show The Doctors, hosted by Dr Travis Stork, paediatrician Dr Jim Sears, and other specialized doctors. It was here that he first encountered devastated parents who were angry with the pharmaceutical companies for producing vaccines that seemed to contribute to: paralysis, seizures, and autism in their children.

Del saw the pain that these parents were going through, and the reaction that came after filming that show. His aim was to produce more of them, but the show’s executive producer did not allow these stories on The Doctor. This is when Del decided to walk away from the mainstream media industry and begin something that to him was meaningful and would bring healing to parents who were fighting a beast that they could not fight alone.

You can’t deny when you watch Del on his internet talk show The High-

Wire, he is a powerful speaker that weaves: shocking truths, searing wit, and dynamic passion into a watch and listen worthy experience. The HighWire, is the fastest growing program in the Natural Health arena with over 40 million viewers. His non-profit, ICANdecide.org (Informed Consent Action Network) leads worldwide investigations into drug and vaccine fraud. These investigations have already resulted in lawsuit wins against the US Government agencies Health and Human Services and National Institute of Health.

He is the producer of the popular, and explosive anti-vaccine film Vaxxed: From Cover up to Catastrophe. This powerful documentary explores the confession that the CDC omitted crucial data in their final report that revealed a causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism. Help was enlisted from Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the British gastroenterologist falsely accused of starting the anti-vax movement when he first reported in 1998 that the MMR vaccine could possibly be responsible for autism.

The documentary provides and explains the evidence behind an appalling cover-up committed by the CDC, who is charged with protecting the health of American citizens. It is brimming with interviews from pharmaceutical insiders, doctors, politicians, and parents of vaccine-injured children who openly reveal an alarming deception that has contributed to the increase of autism.

Now this is a much different take on Del Bigtree than what is presented if a person does a search on his name. It only goes to show you the lengths that someone, or some people are going to. Why don’t they want us to hear from this man?

What information does he have that would make his Wikipedia lockable?

The voluntary consent of the human subject is absolutely essential.

This means that the person involved should have legal capacity to give consent; should be so situated as to be able to exercise free power of choice, without the intervention of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, over-reaching, or other ulterior form of constraint or coercion; and should have sufficient knowledge and comprehension of the elements of the subject matter involved, as to enable him to make an understanding and enlightened decision.

This latter element requires that, before the acceptance of an affirmative decision by the experimental subject, there should be made known to him the nature, duration, and purpose of the experiment; the method and means by which it is to be conducted; all inconveniences and hazards reasonably to be expected; and the effects upon his health or person, which may possibly come from his participation in the experiment.

The Nuremburg Code If I stopped at this point of the article, it would still be enough for many of us to really take a look at what is currently going on, especially when it comes to this push for a COVID-19 vaccine. Thankfully, I am not going to stop here. What I am going to encourage everyone to do is take a minute to watch the discussion that I had with Del Bigtree. What we have to always remember is that effective efforts have been made to control our stories, our narratives.

During our discussion, I speak with Del about topics that directly affect the African-Caribbean community here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and all Africans living in the diaspora. Del goes into great details, some of which I will share with you about: • • • • •

The push worldwide for vaccines in schools (What parents should know about this) Masks in schools (What have your studies uncovered?)

Why he thinks they are trying to silence all of these doctors coming out speaking against COVID-19 How they are actively censoring him Crimes against humanity

Let’s take a look at some statistics to get the ball rolling. In 1980, there were 11 vaccines introduced to the public, and at that time the rate of neurological disorder was at 12.8%. Now there are about 55 vaccines, with 72 doses that are given to children before they turn eighteen. Can you guess what has happened to the rate of neurological disorders, and chronic diseases?

That’s right, they have gone up to 54%.

What is interesting is the fact that even though the Nuremburg Code remains the ethics that medical professionals have to adhere to, for some reason, there are situations, including the current COVID-19

vaccine situation, that are deviating from these standards.

As African’s living on the continent and in the diaspora, we have been witness, and victims to the atrocities of the medical world. Many of us know about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, and the deplorable experiment that followed generations of black families. How about the fact that for some time, African women were thought to be less susceptible to pain, so they would not use anaesthesia during experimental procedures.

Unearthed stories tell us about horrific experiments including putting Africans into a hole, and then pouring boiling water on them to learn how fast it took for their skin to peel. In 1990, federal law forced millions of soldiers in the Persian Gulf to take experimental vaccines. It is estimated that 22% of these soldiers were African. Then there are the countless stories of the Gates Foundation going into rural parts of Africa and experimenting with vaccines that have been discredited in the states and deemed not safe.

We as a people have to think; has there been a time that the government has really looked out for our best interest? During the height of the pandemic, instead of them telling us to get out and exercise, eat healthier foods, take vitamins and minerals like: zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, they made alcohol readily available, even though alcohol is known to depress the immune system.

With school about to begin, it is important that we start to look critically at the information that is being pushed in our faces. We need to continue to question doctors about what they are suggesting that we put in our bodies. Many of us don’t even know that doctors are not fully educated on the topic of vaccines. Del reports that they are given about a half day of training. Do you feel safe having someone insert something in your body that they know nothing about? Do you really trust your government that much?

It is a critical time for critical thinking people. Our job is to supply you with the tools necessary to open your way of thinking. Your job is to use them.

Watch the full interview this Friday, September 4th by loging on to: TorontoCaribbean.com/DelBigtree

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“Now is the time!” Black Speculative Arts Movement honours Marcus Mosiah Garvey “Look for me in the whirlwind.”

DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

These prophetic words spoken close to a hundred years ago served as an inspiration for a virtual event I recently attended.

Let’s face it; to commemorate a great ancestor is no small feat but to organize it in such a way where the global, and I truly mean global, African community takes part is just short of priceless.

The afro-futurist group Black Speculative Arts Movement Canada, also known as BSAM paid homage to the Right and Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey on his birthday, Monday August 17th.

The event started with a rundown of the few projects that BSAM has participated in, sprinkled with those very same words, which served as the inspiration for the event. Narrated by Quentin “VerCetty” Lindsay, Marcus Garvey was labeled as the ultimate and original afrofuturist. Bold, brave and forward thinking.

This led towards the introduction of the first speaker of the event, his son, Dr. Julius Garvey.

He began by saying his father’s legacy is still alive and that he served to “Unify all Africans fighting against discrimination, and police brutality more than 100 years ago.” These atrocities are still happening today. Dr. Garvey continued on to remind us that the Declaration of the Rights of Negro Peoples was an ideology seen by all Africans to come together without the help of the Caucasian.

The theme of “Now is the time” echoed the remainder of his speech.

The one positive thing about virtual events is that you get a chance to learn things from people who live in different parts of the world, as I did that Monday.

BSAM had members of their global membership speak of their love for Garvey and asked thought-provoking questions about the future. BSAM Germany’s Professor Natasha Kelly who asked, “How could Garvey be intertwined into the German framework so there is a connection?” Or Michael Bhatch from BSAM South Africa, a professor and DJ who proudly stated that, “Garvey’s image is everywhere!” This can be seen by the prominent Rastafarianism culture present just outside of Capetown.

We heard from Colombian born

Esther Ojulari, now residing in the UK who told the audience that, “Pan Africa is central to the work she does.” Dr. Clem Guracha Marshall from Guyana with his elderly African wisdom advised us that, “The Door of No Return was broken by all Garveyites.” Toronto’s own Louis March of the Zero Gun Violence Movement was also present. The former vice president of the UNIA Toronto Chapter gave us a sample of history by informing us of what it was like to be a part of the Garvey inspired Black Youth Community Action Project (BYCAP).

It is no surprise that the legacy of this great man is still prominently acknowledged. We as a people must revisit the great Marcus Garvey’s thoughts, ideologies, and psychology. He had a vision that played out beautifully for our people during his time. If replicated, it could bring forth the changes that we need to lead our people into the future.

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Apology by New Chief to Dafontae Miller, is it too little too late?

PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

On August 6th, 2020 a public apology was issued to Dafontae Miller by Interim Chief, James Ramer at a press conference. It has been four years since Dafontae was assaulted on December 28th, 2016.

His life was changed forever when Michael Theriault, an off-duty Toronto police officer and his brother Christian confronted him in Whitby, Ontario.

Dafontae was left with a broken jaw and arm and blinded in his left eye. During the trial that occurred in 2017, there were different versions of the events that were

presented to the crown. Officer Theriault and his brother, Christian both pleaded not guilty and alleged that they acted in self-defence. Dafontae claimed that he was while walking with his friends that he was chased, punched, kicked and hit with an object.

On June 26th, 2020 approximately three and half years later, Ontario Superior Court Justice Joseph De Lulia found Michael guilty of assault, while charges of aggravated assault and obstruction of justice were thrown out. His brother was acquitted of all charges.

Acting Chief Ramer who took over on August 1st, 2020 after Chief Mark Saunders retired on July 31st, 2020 offered a formal apology to Miller and his family. He stated, “I also want to acknowledge that Mr Miller’s life has forever been impacted by the events of that evening.”

The Interim Chief acknowledged that it was wrong for Durham Regional Police

Officers to not inform the SIU. It was on April 27th, 2017 months later, that the SIU became aware of Theriault’s role after being contacted by Millier’s lawyer, Julian Falconer, who told them about it.

Interim Chief revealed that the TPS will be updating its policies to ensure that the SIU will be informed if a situation like this was to occur again involving an on off-duty TPS officer.

Toronto Mayor, John Tory spoke after Ramer’s apology. He recognizes that severe damage has ensued from how this case was handled, and what must be done.

“The police service acknowledged that trust has been broken between the police, Dafontae and the broader community.” With these anticipated changes, Ramer assured the black, and the wider community that it is, “An important step towards repairing trust, greater accountability and the reform

that the police service and the police services board has committed to.”

Dafontae Miller released a statement on Friday, August 14th, 2020. He noted that this apology by Interim Chief Ramer was the first time that the TPS acknowledged they were wrong “For not notifying the SIU.” He goes on further, “The chief’s press conference and the OIPRD report came as a complete surprise to me and my family. Sincere apologies are important. Public relations exercises are not. I believe that true accountability comes from professionals owning up to their mistakes. I have never heard from former Chief Saunders.”

Julian Falconer believes that there was a cover-up by the TPS in a telephone interview with CBC News on August 11th, 2020. He notes that there have been several retirements, not just Chief Saunders, before the public apology. He stated, “You can’t retire out of a civil suit.”

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The (Feel The Vibe) Single by Ibo Fyah is hitting the spot globally MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

“When you check the summary, it shows many countries tuned in and listened so it’s a great feeling. As I always say the journey never stops.” ~ Ibo Fyah Roots and Culture Reggae recording artist Livian Farquharson aka Ibo Fyah is burning up the planet with his new online single called (Feel The Vibe) from his album “The Journey Never Stop” which is currently trending on the music platform Audiomack. The track speaks to his strength as an artist, sends a message that no matter what is thrown at him he bounces back better than before because he is protected by the most high.

The single is produced by 12to12 Muzik on the Rockers Riddim compilation with other artists like Charly Black, Delly Ranx, and Ikaya. This entire compilation is available on all digital platforms.

Fyah is known for songs such as My Joy,

Bright World, Hungry Days, and Holding On. He is currently in the studio working on new projects. Fyah is on the verge of turning up promotions for the rest of 2020 into next year, with collaborations from 12to12 Muzik and other wellknown producers.

Canada’s leading Caribbean newspaper (TCN Toronto Caribbean Newspaper) spoke with Ibo Fyah about his music presently and what’s to come in the future musically.

“Feel The Vibe” Fyah said, “It is when you are going through a fight with people, even your family. There comes a time in the struggle when you realize that the joy and glory days are near, so when you overcome everything, you can feel the vibe. Normally it is all about getting up and overcoming.”

Fyah said he has been in music all his life but started doing things professionally for five-years. He acknowledges that success does not come easy to every artist, pointing out that even the great Bob Marley had a period in his life where he was struggling.

Speaking of struggles Ibo Fyah knows a thing or two about the struggles of life, as he once told a well-known newspaper “I have felt poverty tugging at my shirt; poverty has stared me straight in the face, but it has moulded me into

the strong person that I am today.”

Struggles aside, this artist is in the limelight and has international performances under his belt. He has performed at shows in Toronto, Montreal, and also on the South American continent of Guyana.

“I was booked for Africa this coming December, Barbados plus the Bahamas too. This current situation has these bookings on hold for now.”

Fyah was asked how this affected him? “I understand how nature works so I don’t let these things take me down to a certain level. I still do my music because that is what I always do and will continue to do, I will never give up because after a storm comes a calm.”

About the future, Fyah reinforces the fact that his music will always remain positive, “I am vexed with some of the things I see and hear in Dancehall right now, because I don’t think just for myself but for the people always. I cannot just say anything just for the money, because five or ten years from now I will want the youths to say Ibo is my inspiration in music.”

Ibo Fyah has a message for the world, “Try to live out 2020 into 2021, stay safe and positive while you look out for new music from me.”

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Police reform recommendations is drawing scepticism PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

There has been much pressure placed on the Toronto Police Services in the wake of the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020, and the death of 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet. This led to work being done to address anti-black racism and antiIndigenous racism.

On Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, the TPS released an important report to address racism issues. It was the continuation of earlier reports in progress and expanded to seek more public consultations from To-

ronto city council, contributions from community advocates, as well as the board’s advisory panels.

There were 81 recommendations in the report which were extensive and covered such areas as: reallocating TPS funds to other organizations, ensuring greater accountability and transparency, non-police alternatives for committees, changes to police oversight, and expansion of the force’s mobile crisis intervention team.

Many of these recommendations were meant to address specific concerns that members of black, Indigenous, and racialized communities had with respect to police accountability and safety. Toronto Mayor, John Tory, stated,

“We’ve put forward something that has been amended and improved and isn’t meant to be the ultimate answer, but a comprehensive series of reforms that set in motion a process that should bring about the kind of change that is needed in

response to the people that have marched on the street and that have been touch with our offices and so on.”

The release of the report on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 stated that, “This is a recognition of the fact that we know we must revise because systemic racism in policing threatens the: equal rights, justice, opportunity, and well-being of Indigenous, black and marginalized communities in our city. This is not something that’s acceptable to me as mayor or to you the people of Toronto.”

Many believed that the mayor was too optimistic about the reforms.

The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) commented that it does not provide “Non-binding directions to police staff to consider additional reforms.”

It notes further that, “There are important gaps in recommendations, particularly in relation to investigating and addressing officer misconduct and policies on use of force and the laying of charges.”

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Paul Bailey, president of the Black Health Alliance observes that, “Even if we make reforms, even if we shift things around, we’re still missing the fundamental fact that we need to invest in the upstream and not the downstream. The system of community safety that we set up is heavily reliant on policing and is hospital based,” He is convinced that there must be a commitment to a sustainable poverty reduction action plan which would help community-based organizations to deal with other issues as: crime, gangs and drugs

John Sewell, a member of the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition believes that there should be the development of a public committee that within six months could design a blueprint for police reform.

Jim Hart, Chair of the TPSB observes that, “This report is a beginning. It begins to address some of the important issues we face as a community.”

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The Canadian evolution of Kamala Harris PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The announcement by Joe Biden that he had selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 has created worldwide attention and focus. As the first African, and Indian American to run in this role, much is expected of her. In a tweet from her high school on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, “We couldn’t be more proud of WHS graduate @Kamala Harris-future Vice President of the United

States! “ Kamala attended Westmount High located in Montreal, Canada from 1976 to 1981.

Ms.Harris was born in 1964 in Oakland, California as a result of the marriage of Indian-born medical researcher, Shymala Gopalan Harris and Jamaicanborn economist Donald Harris. After the dissolution of their marriage, Kamala at twelve years of age, moved with her mother who accepted a job at McGill University in Montreal. In many ways, this city, which was founded in 1642, played a significant role in her life as she transitioned from childhood to adolescence. As the second largest French-speaking cosmopolitan city in the world, outside Paris, she was apprehensive about the move and having to learn French.

In her memoir, which was published in 2018, she recalls how, “The

thought of moving away from sunny California, in February, in the middle of the school year, to a French-speaking foreign city covered in twelve feet of snow, was distressing to say the least.” She had to take extra classes in French at Notre -Dame des Neiges (as reported in the Los Angeles Times by David M.Shribman).

She immersed herself fully in her French-language school. She quickly developed her leadership skills by starting a dance troupe. One of the students, Paul Olioff recalls, “She was intense and intellectual. Not pretentious or precocious. Her classmates thought she was bound for big things. She carried herself in school much as she did as a senator and presidential candidate.”

Even in high school, she began to establish her political roots. Another classmate, Hugh Kwok recalls, “She was a

very sweet, outgoing person, very popular, always positive.” Richard Margolese observes, “She was confident, assertive, very set in her ways.”

In many ways, the political, social and cultural events that were occurring in Montreal during the late 1970s, was a fertile soil for her intellectual growth. She witnessed first-hand the conflicts between the Anglophones (English-speaking) and Francophones (French-speaking) over language rights and separation. She was no doubt aware of the referendum in 1980 that was led by Rene Levesque of the Parti Quebecois.

There is no doubt that her social and political consciousness evolved during her time in Montreal. She became aware of Canada’s universal health system and the importance of diversity, inclusion, tolerance and equity among diverse groups.

“Soca makes me smile”: Meet Melly Rose, a Soca artist from Trinidad and Tobago with a huge heart SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Some artists decide not to get too involved in politics, but this artist pushes the narrative for change worldwide by continuously participating in Trinidad and Tobago’s elections.

Melly Rose is a singer who was born in Trinidad and Tobago and left the island when she was fourteen years old to move to the United States where her mom lived.

“I went to high school and college there. I went to Baltimore School for the Arts and then Morgan State University,” said Rose. “After that I decided I wanted to move back home.”

While many creative and talented

people outside of America flock to the states in search of opportunities to grow their career, Rose did the opposite.

“I love soca. I love my culture, the food, and the music. I’m a little bit extra in regard to the way I dress, and I love coloured hair. When it came to the pivotal point of what kind of music I wanted to do, what genre, I thought I really want to do soca. I want to go home and do soca,” said the artist.

Rose’s mom questioned her decision, but she told her she did not want to look back at her life and say to herself that she did not do something that she really wanted to do.

“I always say that through the hardest times in my life, music has always been consistent,” said Rose.

The young and talented Trinidadian artist loves to give back and help where she can. In college, she started an organization called Feed One Life at a Time with two of her friends.

“We would go to the homeless shelters and in the city and give out food.

I always want to give. I believe that when

you’re blessed, it is to bless others,” said Rose. “But it’s only one me and only so much that I have.”

Rose recently launched a drive to collect and give out food, clothes, and toys. She is excited because as her platform grows bigger, she can impact more people.

“Instead of just me, I did it so that the whole of Trinidad could join in. Even if a lot of people give something small, it can still become alot,” said Rose.

As the pandemic was going on around the world, Trinidad and Tobago was going through their elections.

“There was a little bit of racism going on. People were spurring racist slurs and attacking each other on social media. It was really horrible,” said Rose.

“I recently posted on my Instagram account saying that the only thing that should be separated by colour is laundry.

We shouldn’t be looking at the colour of our skin, we should be looking at how our government is helping the people.”

The population in Trinidad is predominantly black and Indian.

“We need unity. We need to come together. We need to show more love,” said Rose.

Rose’s values and personality is reflected in the music she makes as well.

Her latest single is a women empowering song called “Body Good,” which uplifts women of all races, sizes, and complexions. It is currently available to stream on all platforms.

In the music video for “Body Good” a quick shot of “#BLM” on Rose’s nail appears on the screen at the beginning. Then different black women appear, one is wearing a hat like the one the women in the Black Panther group used to wear, and her fist is in the air.

Rose speaks on why she decides to speak out and stand up for others and herself through her music and creativity.

“It’s not the artist part of me, it’s the human part of me. I am human and I see these wrongdoings. I cannot just sit there and not say anything. If I don’t say anything, I’m as wrong as the people that are doing it,” said Rose.

Is anti-black racism a public health issue?

PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Worldwide attention has been focused on systemic racism since the death of George Floyd of May 23rd, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This has brought attention to the Canadian context, specifically in terms of how anti-black racism impacts the lived experience of black Canadians.

Cosmopolitan cities such as: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver have seen demonstrations, protests and marches that are responses to specific incidents involving institutional systems (e.g. police, education).

The Stephen Lewis report was released in 1992 after the Yonge Street riot,

which was initiated after the police shooting of an unarmed black youth. The report detailed unequivocally that anti-black racism was endemic and deeply rooted throughout Ontario.

“What we are dealing with, at the root, is anti-black racism. While it is obviously true that every visible minority experiences the indignities and wounds of systemic discrimination throughout Southern Ontario, it is the black community that is the focus. It is blacks who are being shot. It is black youth that are unemployed in excessive numbers. It is black students who are being inappropriately streamed in schools. It is black kids who are disproportionately dropping out. It is housing communities with large concentrations of black residents where the sense of vulnerability and disadvantage is most acute. It is black employees, professional and non-professional, on whom the doors of upward equity slam shut. Just as the soothing balms of ‘multiculturalism cannot hide racism, so racism cannot mask its primary target.” (Report on Race Relations

in Ontario, 1992 by Stephen Lewis)

Since the acknowledgement of the pervasiveness of anti-black racism, many studies have documented the effects of racism on mental health, particularly on the emotional and psychological well-being. It is believed that it can induce psychological trauma leading to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (Williams, 2013 Psychology Today).

On Monday, June 8th, 2020, The Globe and Mail reported that Toronto’s Board of Health unanimously passed a motion to recognize, “Anti-black racism as a public health crisis.” Councillor Joe Cressy stated that, “Anti-black racism is a public health crisis. Black Torontonians are twice as likely to live in poverty than visible minorities. 40% of black children live in poverty compared to 15% of nonracialized children. That’s a public health crisis.” This came after a coalition of black health leaders called on the Ontario government to declare that there is a public health crisis in the province.

On Monday, August 10th, 2020, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a second-interim report which indicated that based on Toronto Police Services (TPS) data from 2013 to 2017, blacks are: arrested, over-charged, struck, killed and subjected to use of force disproportionately. The interim Chief Commissioner, Eric Chadha, stated, “The time for debate about whether systemic racism or anti-black racism exists is over.”

This has prompted MPP Laura Mae Lindo to respond. The OHRC’s report and Toronto Public Health data revealed that although black and racialized people comprised 52% of Toronto, they account for 83% of COVID-19 cases. She released a statement, which partly reads, “It is clear to everyone who is paying attention that anti-black racism in policing, and in all of our institutions is corrosive and deadly.”

She further states, “It’s also why over two months ago, we joined health experts and black community leaders in calling Doug Ford to recognize anti-black as a public health crisis.”

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Fifteen resources to help grade one kids get ready for coding PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

As student’s head back to school in September, elementary students in Ontario will be starting a new math curriculum. This curriculum that was introduced in June 2020 has introduced coding as one of the expectations for all grade one students (www.dcp. edu.gov.on.ca). The Ministry of Education acknowledged that the acquisition of coding skills will prepare students for careers in computer science.

In order, for grade one students to be familiar with coding concepts they need to know what coding is. It is often called programming. It is basically the computer instructional language that is used to program

digital technologies.

According to careerkarma.com, it is “The process of creating instruction for computers. It is used to program: websites, apps and other technologies we interact with every day.” It can be, “Any code written in language to be understood by the person or system it is meant for.”

The learning goals that grade one students need to acquire are: solve problems and create computational representation of mathematical situations by writing and executing code, including code that involves mathematical supports.

They will also learn how to read and alter existing code, including code that involves sequential events and describe how changed to the code affects the outcomes.

In order to attain these specific expectations, students will be engaged in learning opportunities that will help them to understand that in coding there is “A sequential set of instructions executed in order.”

Furthermore, they will explore mathematical concepts such as, ‘The associative property,’ where the sequence of instructions does not matter as in 6+3=3+6, as well as learning

ways to manipulate and control the outcome of the code.”(www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca).

Ten benefits have been identified for students. These include: 1.

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Make your own website Have a career in coding Start your own venture Understanding how a computer works You will have a whole new set of possibilities Pursue it as a hobby Earn more and work for fewer hours It is a skill that is always relevant Improve your digital literacy You can work remotely

Students in grade one will be introduced to the basics of coding. They do not need to learn coding languages such as: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and JS. They may learn about Python at Python.com. They will learn how a computer functions, and what is involved when using mobiles, laptops and applications. If they grasp the basics well, they can go on to build applications and software

as well as develop games. It provides them an opportunity to work independently on projects as freelance developers.

There are many free online resources available to help your kids learn about coding. They include • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Code Avengers Codeacademy.com Coursera Free Code Camp Hours of Code Khan Avademy Mimo MIT Open Course PyLadies and other meetups Swift Playgrounds Treehouse Visual Studio Code WPBeginner YouTube and edX (developed by Harvard and MIT)

(Scott Gerber, founder of Young Entrepreneur Council www.business.com)

Learning from history could save our lives; How to decrease your chances of having chronic kidney disease W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES TC HEALTH REPORTER

Why don’t we learn from history? Years ago, Australians began to use mixtures of powders containing Aspirin, codeine, phenacetin and caffeine to ease pain. By the 1970s, 25% of those dying of kidney disease had consumed too much of this powder. They also suffered hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart attack. Now, Dr. Richard Glassock, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, says that more than half of North Americans over seventyfive have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kid-

neys, he says, need tender loving care (TLC) to avoid this avoidable common problem.

One must never forget the wise counsel of Sir William Osler who remarked, “The one thing that separates man from animals is man’s desire to take pills.” North Americans are too quick to devour pills for every ache and pain. Think twice if you feel you need a painkiller for a headache or other minor pains. Time and nature cure many ills.

Careless use of over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) increase the risk of damaged kidneys.

There’s another problem. Recent research found that those who regularly use proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as: esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec) are more than twenty-eight times more likely to develop CKD than those who use histamine-2 receptor antagonists (Pepcid and Zantac). PPIs are designed for short-term, not extended use.

Never forget another wise remark from Sir William Osler, that “Alcohol is for the elderly what milk is for the young.” The key here is moderation. In other words, sip smart.

According to the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, too much alcohol harms kidneys. In general, two drinks a day for men and one for women is OK.

Should our diets be lighter on roast beef and mashed potatoes? The California report says no, but it’s a prudent move to limit the intake of meat. Dr. Glassock claims that those who eat 1.7 ounces daily have a higher risk of severe kidney disease. He suggests that plant sources of protein, such as soybeans, can decrease the risk.

Remember that kidneys are the master glands of our bodies. They control water balance, keep our blood neither too acid nor alkaline, and help to control blood pressure.

They also have a filtering system that contains one million nephrons. If placed end to end, this system would stretch seventy

miles. Kidneys filter every drop of blood in our body every three minutes. They need lots of TLC.

Protect kidneys by maintaining a healthy weight. Remember, extra weight puts added stress on kidneys and is a major cause of: Type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and hypertension.

CKD is the price we pay for progress.

Today more diagnostic invasive procedures require the use of catheters and injections of dyes. These procedures are done with great care but hovering over them is always the risk of infection. If infection occurs following by-pass coronary surgery or a hip operation, it may require long-term use of antibiotics.

They too can injure kidneys.

Don’t wait to get smart. CKD is a silent killer. Symptoms, which appear only after significant damage, may be feet and ankle swelling, nausea, weight loss, and shortness of breath.

Learning from history could save many lives.

Preparing students for remote learning in the fall PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

School boards finalized their back-to -school plans and remote learning will be an integral part of them.

The Ministry of Education released its final plan on August 6th, 2020 and since then there has been much confusion and uncertainties. In order to prepare for online learning, the Ministry of Education released a Policy/Memorandum No. 164 on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 titled, “Requirements for Remote Learning.” (www.edu.gov.on.ca)

The purpose is to, “Ensure that students across Ontario receive a consistent approach to remote learning in times of extended interruption to conventional in-person learning.” It is meant to “Provide directions to school boards on remote learning requirements including implementations

and reporting.” As well as “Identifies effective practices that school boards should develop to support students during remote learning.”

In order to ensure that there is additional clarification the Ministry of Education has defined what is remote learning and distinguished between synchronous and asynchronous learning. Remote learning is, “Learning that occurs when classes are taught at a distance, and when students and educators are not in a conventional classroom setting.”

Synchronous learning is, “Learning that happens in real-time” and “involves using text, video, or voice communication in a way that enables educators and other members of the school or board-based team to instruct and connect with students in real-time.”

On the other hand, asynchronous learning is, “Learning that is not delivered in real-time” and it, “may involve students watching pre-recorded video lessons, completing assigned boards or contributing to our discussion boards.”

Since the closure of all publicly funded schools in Ontario on March 12th, 2020 the Minister of Education, Stephen Leece has been in favour of live, real-time synchronous learning. The memorandum states that, “It supports the well-being and academic

achievement of all students, including students with special needs, by providing educators and students with an interactive and engaging way of learning. It helps teachers provide immediate feedback to students and enables students to interact with one another.”

the following:

In order to help school boards across Ontario, the memorandum outlined seven requirements that must be adhered to:

In order to help parents/guardians/caregivers it is important that they are in communication with their child/children’s school. For those who have selected, home schooling as an option, remote learning will be the mode of learning.

School boards will ensure that children have access to virtual learning platforms that they will communicate to them. Students will need to have access to technologies such as: computers, tablets, iPads that many students received from their school boards. In addition, they will need access to high-speed Internet service that is reliable and consistent.

The Ontario government has not indicated whether it will provide iPad devices that are equipped with free wireless data.

Parents who will be home schooling their children should contact their school boards to ensure their children can participate fully in online learning.

1. Minimum requirements for engaging students during remote learning 2. Minimum requirements for synchronous learning 3. Process for exemption from synchronous learning 4. Protocols for exemption from synchronous learning 5. Access to remote learning devices such as: laptops, tablets and the internet.

6. Standardized route of synchronous learning platform 7. Cyber security, privacy and online safety It is expected by the Ministry of Education that the school boards, “Develop effective practices to help students and educators during periods of remote learning” which involve

1. Providing technical support for remote learning 2. Providing educator training 3. Using standardized platforms 4. Setting out roles and responsibilities

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Not enough done to deal with the reality of anti-black racism in policing Professor Scott Wortley of the University of Toronto analysed the data. It was conclusive that blacks are often stopped and detained without legal justification, searched unnecessarily, arrested without warrants and face further charges. He emphasizes that there is an urgent need for “Significant reform as black people were ‘grossly’ overrepresented in policing use of force and arrest incidents.�

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The End of an Era! Former Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Seymor Arthur laid to rest LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

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BARBADOS -- August 14th, 2020 was an historic day in Barbados. Professor Owen Seymor Arthur, who was one of the longest Prime Ministers in Barbadian history from 1994-2008, was laid to rest.

The state funeral streamed on all news stations in Barbados beginning around 1:00 pm. Some Barbadians took to the streets to pay their final respects to this brother of the soil.

Described by many as a “good man� Arthur’s casket was draped in the Barbados National Flag and carried by Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force. He was transferred to a green and gold horse and carriage for his final ride through his hometown of St. Peter.

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with ordinary Barbadians as they lined the streets in St Peter to pay their final respects not just to a former Prime Minister, but to their friend and confidant whom: they played dominoes with, shared jokes with and enjoyed his company.

His cousin Dr. Elliot Douglin eulogized Arthur. A lighthearted eulogy was given about the late Prime Minister’s love for cricket and animals. At certain parts of his eulogy, the audience erupted in laughter.

But it was the impassioned eulogy from Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley that shocked the nation.

She spoke of her journey working with the late Prime Minister, as she was one of the young parliamentarians to be given a portfolio when he first became Prime Minister in 1994. She elaborated on how it was for her back then working for him, and the many lessons she learned.

“He was fiercely competitive whether in politics or dominoes or cricket. This should be no surprise to us for his initial defeat by one vote was quickly transformed into victory, and the start of a distinguished parliamentary sojourn in the House of Assembly.�

Mottley told the audience how much “Owen� loved his family and lived his life vicariously through them.

“Owen loved and believed in his daughters Sabrina and Leah. He always spoke of them with great fondness and tremendous pride. I believe Leah; he lived vicariously through you. It was his desire, after so many years of diligent practice, to be finally in a position to be called to the bar. And to you Isabella, you are too young to know how your grandfather influenced and transformed the lives of many. This is why I want to show you where your grandfather sat, both in times of victory and defeat. These are lessons from which you will draw your strength in years to come.�

Prime Minister Mottley became emotional and began to cry as she noted how much she would miss “Owen� as he was affectionately called, and told those gathered that she would ensure he is tangibly remembered after she has discussions with his family.

On his move from The St Peter Parish Church to Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, he passed his childhood home for a brief minute. This moment

was symbolic as it signified the end of an era.

A military procession, which included members of The Royal Barbados Police Force Band and members of his family, arrived at The Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. He received a threevolley gun salute, as the band of The Royal Barbados Police Force played the Last Post ending with The Reveille as his body was lowered into its final resting place. It happens to be a stone throw away from where he grew up in Benn Hill, St Peter.

As Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, members of cabinet, family members, friends, and ordinary Barbadians laid wreaths on his interred body, it was the act of his granddaughter Isabella who waved at her grandfather as she laid the wreath that signified the final goodbye.

Arthur leaves his wife, Julie, daughter Sabrina and Leah and his granddaughter Leah, as well as many Barbadians who will not forget the good deeds, he has done for them over the four decades he served his country Barbados.

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When bullying leads to death; the tragic case of Demarco Gibs LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

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BARBADOS -- Bullying! For some of us, when we hear this word it can bring back a lot of painful memories about our: childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood.

Bullying is defined as the force, coercion, or threat to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate a person. In Barbados bullying has reared its ugly head once again resulting in the death of tenyear-old Eagle Hall Primary Student Demarco Gibs.

Gibs’ plight was first reported by The Nation Newspaper where Gibs’ mother Tricia Gibs reported that her son had

been a victim of bullying as four young males ages seven to eleven struck him in the head with a piece of wood while they were playing on June 14th, 2020.

He received treatment at the state-owned Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit with serious brain injuries. He recovered four weeks later and was sent home.

One can decide whether or not it was responsible for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to discharge a young man who had serious brain injuries and leave him in the care of his family members.

It is for you the reader to decide if you think it was wise of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to discharge Demarco Gibs, a mere four weeks after he not only suffered brain injuries, but emotional and psychological trauma from the vicious attack.

As fate would have it, Gibs was re-hospitalized on July 16th, 2020 and remained a patient in the Intensive Care Unit until he succumbed to his injuries on

August 18th, 2020.

His death sparked outrage, as many people took to social media to state that they believe the perpetrators should be held accountable for taking a young son of the soil’s life so unexpectedly.

To date, none of the young males involved have publicly apologized for their actions or have shared their side into what exactly made them strike Gibs’ in the head repeatedly with a piece of wood.

Petitions have been started and marches have been held demanding justice for Demarco Gibs. Many concerned family members, parents, and friends have stated that bullying in Barbados needs to be curbed, before it is another family experiencing the heartache and pain that his mother Tricia Gibs now faces as she prepares to make funeral arrangements for her son.

Demarco’s case is not an isolated case as in 2009 Ian Elroy Gibson, a thenstudent at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, ran from three bullies and

unfortunately was struck by a vehicle and later succumbed to his injuries.

In the ruling of the case, Deputy Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) said in an article reported by Barbados TODAY Inc, “I believe this case should stand out; should be a benchmark to everyone in the society. In every school, this case should be prominent; principals should use this to teach their students about bullying and its possible consequences. Young Ian paid the greatest possible price- his life.”

Gibson’s case, which was finally trailed with sentencing June 9th, 2020, eleven years after he met his untimely death, we hope that Gibs receives justice for her son swiftly.

One of the recommendations would be that the young men be enrolled to give community service at the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless, or the Nature Fun Ranch, as well as being enrolled in a conflict resolution programme where they can learn other ways of handling their anger.

2020: Midsummer reflections on a year we’ll not easily forget MKUU AMANI

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UK -- “If you are anywhere near my age, live in the UK and watched The Muppet Show during the 1970s, you may recall the two, grey-haired, grumpy men who sat in an upper balcony box. From their seats, they would continuously heckle the show.

Waldorf and Statler, as they were named, were perhaps most famous for giving the endearing stand-up comedian Fozzie Bear a hard time, and particularly for one hilarious conversation they had that went something like this; Waldorf: “That was wonderful!”

Statler: “Bravo!”

Waldorf: “I loved it!”

Statler: “Ah, it was great!”

Waldorf: “Well, it was pretty good.”

Statler: “Well, it wasn’t bad...”

Waldorf: “Uh, there were parts of it that weren’t very good though.”

Statler: “It could have been a lot better.”

Waldorf: “I didn’t really like it.”

Statler: “It was pretty terrible.”

Waldorf: “It was bad.”

Statler: “It was awful!”

Waldorf: “It was terrible!”

Statler: “Take ‘em away!”

Waldorf: “Bah, boo!”

Statler: “Boo!” I wonder what they would make of 2020.

I imagine if asked to look back at the year, the pair would offer a similar response.

The dialogue makes a good case for being a running commentary of the year so far.

It was the Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 that began the UK tradition of treating January 1st as the beginning of the New Year. Before that, in case you’re wondering, it had been March 25th.

With each New Year has grown the tradition of celebration. So, as is typical, last December 31st, many of the thousands gathered in London’s city centre, joined in with the countdown as Big Ben

- the renowned timepiece chimed aloud to mark the start of the New Year. Thousands were there and will have witnessed the spectacular explosions of colour that decorated the London skies.

Muted is not a word you can ever use to describe London’s New Year’s Eve firework display. Its centrepiece, standing at over 400 feet high, is the country’s most visited tourist attraction, the London Eye. Few cities in the world can match the dazzling, even enthralling display.

The sound of cheers, screams of appreciation, whistles and clapping, rippled along the River Thames banks as the display unfolded. It was once again a very bright start to the year.

Fast forward - September is now upon us. Three quarters of the year is behind us. With just three months of the year left, one thing is sure as we head into winter, 2020 has been a year that will live long in the memory.

Around the globe, we see change: some welcomed and some not. Some organic and some enforced. We find ourselves in a strange place, struggling to understand how best to cope with the here and now as we also prepare for the ‘new normal.’ Whatever that is.

The emergence and spread of COVID-19 have had catastrophic effects. With over 800,000 deaths caused globally, the pandemic’s most devastating impacts on our homes and lives are clear for all to see.

According to World Health Organization data, there have been 23,491,520 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, and 809,970 people have died (at the time of writing).

By now, many communities will know the feeling that comes with being subject to government enforced curfew or lockdown. So alongside experiencing the tragic, deathly destruction caused by the virus, they will also have had their: schools, shops, sports centres, restaurants, cinemas, pubs, and other venues previously open to the public, closed.

By May 2019, when online market research portal Statista published its report on online grocery shopping in the UK, grocery shopping online had become the fastest-growing purchase channel.

The UK lockdown that began late March 2020 saw people practically con-

fined to their homes. Online grocery shopping became a critical facility for many, and an inevitable surge in online grocery shopping pushed leading retailers such as: Tesco, Asda and Ocado to their limits.

Despite lockdown now easing, the demand for home delivery slots remains high. However, this compares favourably to times earlier in the year. During March, April and May, finding an available home delivery slot was like finding gold.

At the height of the ‘first wave’ (presuming there will be a second), when the lockdown was in full effect, even getting on to a store’s website became problematic.

A consumer friend of mine sent me a screenshot he’d captured late March, taken from a website where he was attempting to purchase groceries for his elderly mother. It showed his estimated wait time was 35 minutes. There were 55,569 people in the queue ahead of him, and that was to access the website.

The year 2020 could be remembered for years to come simply for the impact of COVID-19, but other events have also made their mark.

January saw some well-known personalities honoured by the Queen in the New Years Honours List.

Amongst them was former TV presenter The Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE. The longstanding patron of Bowel Cancer UK became a Dame for her services to charity.

Actor Giles Terera received an MBE for services to theatre.

Terera won ‘Best Actor in a Musical’ at the 2018 Olivier Awards. During his acceptance speech, he said, “It’s been the joy of my life, my career - to be part of the most diverse company that I’ve ever known, [and] I’ve ever seen. You saw them at the start of the show. Our company is made up of as many different people as you can think of. Why? That’s the best way to tell the story. It’s not a box ticking exercise, it’s the best way to tell the story.”

He continued. “It is an honour and a blessing for me to be involved in a production which says so wholeheartedly that diversity is not a policy, it is life. Diversity is life.”

Further honours made included: actor Rudolph Walker (awarded a CBE),

singer Billy Ocean (awarded an MBE), composer Errollyn Wallen (awarded a CBE), chef Ainsley Harriot (awarded an MBE), and film-maker/director Steve McQueen (awarded a knighthood).

In April, Labour Party politician David Lammy became the first Brit-African Caribbean Shadow Secretary of State for Justice. Lammy became Member of Parliament for Tottenham in 2000 when he succeeded Bernie Grant, who sadly died in April that year.

Lammy’s appointment coincided with the departure from the Shadow Cabinet of Diane Abbott, whose role as Shadow Home Secretary came to an end after almost four years.

Abbott (alongside Bernie Grant) was the country’s first Brit-African Caribbean MP. She remains the longest-serving Brit-African Caribbean MP in the House of Commons.

Finally, the death of George Floyd in America triggered the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement’s resurgence, and the issue of race relations has been in and out of an intense spotlight since.

The 46-year-old died on May 25th while in the custody of police officers. His death and the manner of his arrest sparked a wave of protests in and outside of the country.

In the UK, where according to a 2019 Home Office report, the majority of hate crimes recorded in 2018/19 were race hate crimes, accounting for around threequarters of offences.

Across the country, including Manchester, Hull, London, Norwich, Shrewsbury, Brighton, and Tamworth, BLM events took place. Racism was being called out and challenged.

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, actor John Boyega and Local Equality Commission director Khady Gueye are just a few of the high profiles that have added their voice and action to the cause.

2020, though already akin to the most memorable and dramatic of rollercoaster rides, is far from over.

One wonders, with all that has happened so far, what else does this most peculiar, at times traumatic, and demanding year have in store for us?

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5 types of anti-theft devices for your car Vehicle security has evolved over the years.

Unfortunately, so have strategies for stealing cars. It’s therefore important to keep your car’s anti-theft protection up to date.

Here are some of the top security devices available.

1. IMMOBILIZER Immobilizers prevent cars from getting hot-wired by enabling them to start only when the vehicle’s authorized key is within range. Immobilizers have been mandatory on all cars manufactured in Canada since 2007. However, if you have an older car or an imported vehicle that doesn’t have an immobilizer, you should consider installing one. They’re effective and affordable.

2. STEERING WHEEL LOCK Steering wheel locks aren’t entirely foolproof. However, it takes a pretty skilled and determined criminal to remove one. In addition, a steering wheel lock may act as a deterrent, since would-be thieves are likely to think twice if they see one in your car.

3. CAR ALARM Car alarms are meant to send thieves running. However, because they frequently go off accidentally, bystanders tend to pay them little attention. That said, they do represent an extra layer of security and can deter would-be thieves in some cases.

4. ANTI-THEFT MARKING Anti-theft marking involves etching a uni­ que serial number into the various components of your car. This makes it harder to sell your car’s components on the black market and easier to catch thieves who attempt to do so.

5. GPS TRACKER While it won’t prevent your car from getting stolen, a GPS tracker can allow you to locate it. However, some tech-savvy thieves have discovered ways to outsmart car trackers, especially older devices, so make sure to get a newer, high-quality product.

Some other anti-theft devices are tire clamps, brake locks and key fob bags (which pre­ vent signal hacking). To re­duce the like­li­ hood of your car get­ ting stolen, your best bet is to use a combination of top anti-theft devices.

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Star cars: 7 famous on-screen automobiles Many cars have made a name for themselves in film and television, including Lightning McQueen, the Batmobile, the General Lee and the Mystery Machine.

Here are seven kinds of cars that became famous on the big screen.

4. THE 1976 FORD GRAN TORINO Nicknamed the Striped Tomato because of its bright red paint job, this car featured in the 1970s action-crime drama Starsky & Hutch and made its big-screen debut in 2004.

1. THE 1963 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Since making his first appearance in the 1968 feature film The Love Bug, the sentient race car Herbie went on to star in several sequels and remakes, garnering adoration from fans of all ages.

5. THE ASTON MARTIN DB5 This weaponized luxury vehicle is one of the most iconic cars in cinematic history, first driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1964 film Goldfinger.

2. THE 1959 CADILLAC MILLER-METEOR AMBULANCE With lights flashing and sirens blaring, the Ectomobile, or Ecto-1, sped down New York City streets in search of paranormal activity in the original Ghost­ busters films.

3. THE DELOREAN DMC-12 This pop culture icon is known for reaching speeds of 88 miles an hour during its stint as the retrofitted time travel machine in the Back to the Future movie trilogy.

6. THE 1993 TOYOTA SUPRA One of many vehicles featured in the Fast & Furious franchise, this flashy orange race car was driven by Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) in the final showdown of the original 2001 film.

7. THE 1968 FORD MUSTANG GT Bullitt star Steve McQueen gunned this green muscle car through the streets of San Francisco and sent it, tires screeching, into one of the most iconic car chase scenes in film history.

Of course, there are many other famous Hollywood cars including the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder fea­tured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and the 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT from the original Mad Max movie.

All these ve­ hicles have inspired car culture and continue to influence collectors of all ages.

Cloth vs. leather car seats If you’re shopping for a new car, you’ll have to decide whether you want cloth seats or leather ones. Here’s how these two materials stack up.

CLOTH Cloth seats are a popular option for those buying on a budget. And this choice presents some additional advantages besides the cost savings. Notably, cloth seats tend to last longer than leather ones. Plus, leather seats can heat up on hot summer days, whereas cloth seats will remain a fairly consistent temperature.

One of the main drawbacks of cloth is that it’s more difficult to clean and can stain easily. That said, it won’t show scratches the way leather does.

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Green garments: what to do with your old clothes

8 habits that harm the environment If you want to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, start by ditching habits that generate a lot of pollution. Here are eight things you might be doing that needlessly harm the environment.

5. Opting for single-use plastic straws. Refuse them at restaurants and coffee shops.

There are plenty of reusable options on the market made of metal, silicone and bamboo.

1. Flushing or throwing out medication. Prescription drugs can contaminate the water supply and poison wildlife. Always bring unused and expired medication to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.

6. Removing makeup with single-use products.

Since these wipes take years to decompose in landfills, many beauty brands offer alternatives that can be washed and reused.

2. Drinking bottled water. In most places, tap water is just as safe as bottled water and creates substantially less pollution. If necessary, equip your home with a filtration system.

7. Driving erratically. Rapidly accelerating and slamming on the brakes will cause your car to produce more emissions.

Pushing on the pedals gently and driving with smoother transitions will save gas and money.

3. Putting old electronics in the garbage. Since these devices contain toxic substances, bring them to a drop-off location in your region to be safely recycled or refurbished.

4. Tossing cigarette butts on the ground. These are a major source of plastic pollution.

Before you light up, locate a nearby outdoor receptacle or make sure you have a pocket ashtray on hand.

8. Using harsh chemical cleaners. These corrosive products are a health and environmental hazard. Opt for biodegradable options or discover the cleaning properties of vinegar, lemon and baking soda.

From taking shorter showers to buying food grown and produced locally, there are countless small lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference.

If you recently cleaned out your closet, you may be wondering what to do with the clothes you don’t want anymore.

Whether they’re practically brand new or completely worn out, there are many eco-friendly alternatives to tossing them in the trash.

STILL WEARABLE CLOTHES Garments that no longer fit, or that you simply don’t like, might make a beautiful addition to someone else’s closet. You could give them to relatives, sell them online or donate them to a thrift store or charity.

For added fun and a chance to refresh your wardrobe, organize a clothing swap with friends.

5 tips for eco-friendly grocery shopping If you want to help protect the planet, there are a number of ways you can make your grocery runs more eco-friendly. For starters, stick to local stores and follow these five tips.

food that’s nearing its expiration date or starting to wilt.

This will prevent it from being thrown out by the grocer.

Plus, these items are often on sale, so you’ll save money too.

1. BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS Consumers are increasingly getting into the habit of carrying their groceries in reusable bags. You can take this a step further by bringing along small reusable bags for your fruits and vegetables. Additionally, you could transport ready-to-eat meals and loose bulk items in jars and reusable containers.

4. AVOID EXCESS PACKAGING Steer clear of individually wrapped snacks and pre-cut fruits and vegetables. In general, you’ll generate less waste by purchasing large-format items or products in bulk — as long as you can finish the food before it goes bad.

2. OPT FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS This doesn’t mean you have to give up bananas entirely.

How­ever, if you have the option to choose between equivalent products from different regions, go with the one made or grown closest to home. Local produce is often identified as such, which makes it easy to spot. Plus, it’s more likely to be fresh and in season.

3. CHOOSE OLDER PRODUCE If you eat it within a few days, there’s no harm in buying

5. PICK PAPER OVER PLASTIC Since paper products are safer for the environment than plastic ones, buy items like milk and juice in cardboard cartons rather than plastic jugs. Similarly, choose powdered laundry detergent over the liquid variety. Styrofoam packaging should be avoided altogether since it can’t be recycled.

Finally, if you plan your meals in advance and stick to your grocery list, it’ll be easier to buy only what you need and avoid wasting food.

SLIGHTLY DAMAGED CLOTHES Missing buttons, broken zippers, ripped seams and snagged threads can be easily repaired by hand. Mending gives new life to clothes that might otherwise have been discarded. Similarly, pants with a frayed hem or tears in the knees can be transformed into stylish shorts. If you have a stained or faded shirt, give it a fresh look with eco-friendly dye.

COMPLETELY WORN-OUT CLOTHES If you have items that are beyond repair, consider whether the fabric can be used to make handkerchiefs, reusable bags or hand towels. Alternatively, there are a number of companies with garment collection programs that recycle old clothing into cleaning cloths, textile fibres and even insulation.

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the the poetic poetic word word Gentrifications

BY GLORIA O’KOYE Gradually replacing glass windows Over mosaic bricks to make it More, ‘presentable’ Declaring It’s a steppingstone for greatness When it’s a demolition of Generational footprints To make properties Become more ‘marketable’ Each monument that shines bright with the nation, And sub-culture May be tainted with some flaws But doesn’t every famous structure Have hidden secrets That is revealed after centuries Decades Years Had passed on?

Gardens thriving in communities Are being take down After awhile Delicacies Across the globe, Getting shut down, Replaced With chained frauds Sold families dreams Without inclusion The root of evil is seeped into their eyes

Displacing Displaced folks In different intersections Disregarding the impact Of mixing up postal codes Is it better to say?

‘Get out!’

Than to passively Raise the costs For unwanted kind to move out?

Attracting a type of class and up Heap of assets on the front porch Was it really worth?

Selling out?

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Really worth Pursuing the cause?

Colonization Never died out.

It only evolved!

Mastered in the craft Of shape-shifting We must outrun To win And never let them Catch up at all!

No more Switching up the game plan Without acknowledgements Partake and demand Everyone be part of it!

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The idea stared six years ago.

She was called to the gate to assist a gentleman. He didn’t know where he was going.

Someone dropped him off at the airport and had left him there. When she spoke with him, she found out that he had to get home, but needed assistance. She took the initiative and got someone to accompany him. She made sure he was taken care of the whole way home. It was such a delicate situation. He needed help, and there was no one to help him.

Shelly-Ann Cawley launched her Travellers Care company in January 2019.

The newly innovated enterprise accompanies minors, seniors and canines on flights in the United States and Jamaica. While airlines provide similar service, Shelly-Ann believes the intimate nature of her business has made Travellers Care a suitable alternative.

Eleven million people currently live with some form of disability. Two million disabled passengers are estimated to fly every year, yet for some reason, this population remains grossly underserved.

In 2018, family members told CBS Chicago that an airport porter left a disabled woman alone in her wheelchair overnight after her flight was cancelled. Then there is the story about Justin Levene, a paraplegic man, who had to drag himself along the floor through Luton Airport after his selfpropelling wheelchair was left behind on a flight.

Having done the rounds with three major airlines and one of international tourism’s largest brands, Shelly-Ann Crawly has a firm understanding of tourism and travel, and some of the pitfalls that are found in these industries. The Travellers Care approach was developed while Shelly was working with: Air Jamaica, Delta, Jet Blue and Sandals Resorts. Prior to Travellers Care, she escorted minors from the US to Jamaica at the request of parents.

“I started in Air Jamaica, 2001 as a flight attendant. I always had a passion for travel and people. I was an entertainment coordinator for Sandals, and steadily climbed the ranks at Delta. Being in this industry is definitely an experience. One of the more interesting times was when I worked

as an Inflight Station Manager in West Wendover. West Wendover is a small city in Elko County, Nevada, United States.

I worked for the airline that chartered planes. It was an interesting time being the only black person in the town. It was uncomfortable, but I knew that I needed to do this to grow in the industry.”

After spending a year in West Wendover, she transitioned to JetBlue in New York and worked there for about six and half years. At JetBlue, Shelly received several humanitarian awards for her services. After six years at JetBlue, she decided that it was time for a change. Shelly-Ann decided to start her travel assistance company – Travellers Care. During her time in the industry, she had experienced situations like the ones mentioned earlier where: elders, small children, and people with disabilities were left without assistance, and sometimes exposed to uncompromising situations.

“I sprang into action. I figured if there was a designated person to help people throughout the travel process, it would make their experience a much better one.

In my heart, I think people need attention.

There are not a lot of companies like Travellers Care.”

Travellers Care specializes in providing positive travel experiences for individuals and families. They offer both domestic and international services on any airline.

During my discussion with Shelly-Ann, she filled me in on the details of her company, and why it was so important for her to get this off the ground (no pun intended).

“I have twelve people on my team now. It has been growing steadily, and surprisingly, COVID-19 has actually given Travellers Care an unexpected boost,” Shelly begins.

We do airport to airport, and eventually we would like to do door to door. We give families the comfort of knowing that their loved ones are being taken care of while in transit. As a team, our commitment is to ensure that all of our customers get the best experience and are treated with the utmost respect.”

“What are some of the difficulties with this line of work Shelly-Ann?” I questioned.

“The hardest part of this business is getting people to trust you. You also have to deal with many different personalities. Then there are the regulations, taxes; you are dealing with children too. You have to be very careful. You have to do a lot of training, and I stay up to date on regulations given by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Most of my contractors are people who have been in the industry. This makes it easier because they know what the expectations are, and how they are to conduct themselves when

working with people.”

I asked Shelly-Ann to pretend that I was a client calling in to have my family member brought from Canada to Jamaica.

“First we do an assessment/ interview to see what we need to do for our client. We find out about their disabilities, allergies, and food allergies, anything that we need to know while we are accompanying them.

Once we have assessed your request, we send you the direct link to pay for the service. It is very hard to give a standard quote, because every situation is different.

Personalized service means personalized prices.

Disclosure forms are provided to our clients, and as the time comes closer for the trip, we call you to remind you about flight times, time to be at the airport, and what to pack.

We think that it is important to keep the process seamless, so we will send a picture of your travel care companion, so that when you get to the airport, you know exactly who you are looking for.

Twenty-four hours before the flight, your companion will call and give you the run down and tell you a little more about themselves.

We check bags, store bags in the overhead compartment, we go through TSA with you; we do everything. If your family member needs to get food, we will get food.

Our only care on that day is your loved one.

We sanitize everything in their section of the plane and supply our clients with a Travellers Care Gift. We assist in filling out immigration forms. We even bring entertainment; iPads come in handy, especially with children.

We established an unaccompanied minor program. Sometime children have to travel alone, so we have to provide a service for parent or guardians. I have taken puppies as well. We take care of entire families, including pets.

We empower our older clients to take control of their narrative. WE do not promote silence.

When we get to the destination, we sign your family member over to ensure that you know they got their safe.”

Business has picked up for the Travellers Care team during COVID-19, so good that Fox News reached out to Shelly-Ann to learn more about her extraordinary service.

You can find out more about this service by visiting https://travelers-care.com/. They can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

“I love serving my community.

Small businesses are the backbone of their local communities, and I would love nothing more than for Travellers Care to be seen as that service that cares.”

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CHRIS ROBINSON A man built for his craft Oh Lord! I just hung up on my Classic Man. I quickly looked through the new calls that had come in to try to find his number. I had just started my interview, and by accident I hung up the phone on him.

About a minute into my frantic search for the last number that called, he called back.

“I am so sorry for hanging up on you Chris,” I said apologetically.

“It is a good thing that I just had a $9.00 ice cream cone, or I would be really upset,” he said laughing. “The ice cream cone just saved this interview.”

I think that I was fortunate that if I was going to hang up on anyone, the best person that it could have been was Chris Robinson.

Born in Canada to Jamaican parents, Chris Robinson made the tough decision early in his life to enter into a profession that makes no promises for success. Being a stand-up comedian is a tough job. You can ask some of the greats: Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart; they will all tell you the same thing. Standing up in front of people who judge everything that you say and expecting them to laugh is a difficult feat for anyone.

Many people want to become a comedian, but few succeed or have the endurance to handle the heckling, the empty rooms, or the failures. It is a competitive industry with little job security. You could be considered a great comedian one day, but there are no guarantees that the audience will love you the next day.

I am going to say that maybe our Classic Man Chris Robinson did not know the difficulties of the comedy industry, and if he did, he didn’t care.

At the age of 14, Chris tells me that he knew stand-up was for him.

“In between trying to talk to girls, I used to watch stand-up on TV. I think what solidified it for me was after I watched Dave Chappelle – Killing me Softly. Watching how he had the crowd roaring. I knew that I wanted to do that.

I had always been funny. My family tells me that from a young age, I was always animated. As I got older, I just had it in me that comedy was something that I could do.”

He decided to put all of his energy towards seeing how he could do stand-up.

“I will tell you this. I was definitely built for it. I come from a religious family; more specifically, my family is Jehovah Witness. I remember having to go door to door, trying to convert people. Trust me. I was used to rejection. I felt like if I could handle that, I could definitely handle going on stage and telling a few jokes.”

Apparently, life seemed to agree with Chris. He took a career’s course in high school, and during the course, the choice of being a comedian came up for him. He learned about the Comedy Writing and Performance Program at Humber, and he knew that was

the way that he was going to go.

While at Humber, Chris had time to hone his craft. He learned about the commercial side of the industry from award winning professionals who were active in the comedy industry. It is here that here that he learned: stand-up, improvisation, scriptwriting, and sketch comedy. More importantly, Chris learned the business end of comedy, which is the most important aspect. Chris really enjoyed his time here, and during our interview he recalled this time in his life.

“I swear I started doing standup every day. My first time on stage in front of an audience was on Humber Night Tuesdays. This was a mandatory part of the program. All students had to do one set before graduation.

I remember signing up first. I was so amped. I remember stepping on stage, and it felt like a relief.

I had been dreaming of this my whole life. I felt at home. Thankfully, I had a good set, and this only gave me the confidence to do more.”

So more he did. He began performing across the city, and he realized quickly that all nights would not be good nights. This is when life as a comedian can get difficult. At the start of your career, you have to do a lot of work on your own. That means promoting yourself, booking shows with club managers, writing and practicing materials, all of this while getting little to no pay. There are no unions. There is no guild for comedians. Chris knew this, but it did not deter him.

“It can be very difficult sometimes. There is this self-doubt that creeps in that you have to continuously overcome. There are those thoughts, am I good enough? I was performing as much as I could, but I came to realize that you are not always going to have a packed audience, but you still have to perform. One thing that always used to get me is that voice in the back of my head that would question, is this my last good joke. Will I be able to make people laugh as much as they did this time?”

Chris chuckled. “I remember full sets that bombed. There was my first time hosting a comedy show. I was so nervous. I was stuttering. It was a complete disaster. It didn’t matter what I did, the crowd was not feeling me. At first I thought that maybe it was the crowd, until the first comedian of the night went up and people started howling. I felt bad cashing that check.”

This has been a tough year for most of us, and if anything a good laugh is in order. Humour has become a vehicle for performers, and for all of us to explore topics that might otherwise be difficult to touch. This is the year that Chris has decided to really step it up. He released his comedy album “Gut Bussa” in May, and it can be found on: iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Music.

If you want to catch a quick laugh you can also watch an episode of CBC True Dating Story, where he plays a

gentleman named Che who ends up in a very compromising position. Finally, Chris can be found in The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort (10 x 10), which is available on CBB Gem streaming service. Last Resort is the fifth instalment of the International Emmy-nominated and Canadian Screen Award-winning comedy series (http://gem.cbc.ca)

In its five season run to date, The Amazing Gayl Pile showcases the best in Canadian comedic talent, including Inessa Frantowski, Linda Kash, and Scott Thompson, as well as tapping incredible international performers such as Jon Hamm, Paul Scheer, Jack McBrayer, and June Diane Raphael

“Prepare for some hilarious, absurd comedy. It is pretty ridiculous even for me, but I think people will find it extremely funny. It is not something you will ever see on TV.”

I asked Chris what he wanted to share with young comedians who think that they want to go into this business.

“You have to bring heat every year. You have to stay relevant. It is important that you learn about the business side of things. You have to be mentally strong, and don’t expect anything to happen right away. Comedy is chronological. If you have been doing comedy for two years, you are like a two year old. Just worry about getting funny.”

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Warm weather calls for fresh bold flavours, seasonal fruits and veggies and lots of easy to put together meals. That’s the inspiration behind this ackee with saltfish and plantain cups and corned beef tacos. These two appetizers are my go-to summer treat for 2020. I first made these ackee and saltfish plantain cups for a live cooking session with our very own Simone Jennifer Smith, and since then they became a hot hit for a few caterings and recently they graced the cover of JamaicanEats Magazine.

The corned beef taco is an easy appetizer using canned corned beef instead of using the regular ground beef. I made these recently on CTV Your Morning Live. If you are still looking for a summer snack or appetizer ideas, you are in luck. These are a must-try and crowd-pleasers; one bite leads to another.

Ackee and Saltfish Plantain Cups Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

4oz saltfish (boil for 15- 20 minutes) 2 dozen ackee or 1 can ackee 1 stalks scallion, sliced 1 medium-size onion, diced 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 green scotch bonnet pepper, chopped 1 small sweet pepper, diced 2 sprig thyme 2 tablespoon oil for frying

For the plantain cups • 1 green plantain • Salt • 1 cup oil for frying Directions 1. Rinse saltfish of excess salt then boil until tender usually for 10 minutes, then drain water and run under the tap to cool faster.

Once cool, remove bones if there are any and flake fish.

2. Heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, scallions, tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper and sweet pepper

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2. Top tortillas with corned beef, avocado, red cabbage, shredded cheddar, and jerk mayonnaise sauce. Top with chopped cilantro/parsley and a squeeze of lime.

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The truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome DR. VIKAS PURI drpuri@carib101.com

HEALTH SPECIALIST

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, burning or pain in the hands and wrists. This condition affects 10% of the population with up to 75% of those cases occurring in females.

The disorder can occur in one or both hands, although sometimes only the dominant hand is affected.

To understand this condition, we need to review some basic anatomy. Human hands are incredibly complex and contain many nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons that work together to function. Because our hands are so small, many of the muscles that control hand movements are in the forearm. When the brain signals the muscles in our forearm to move our hand, the nerves and tendons along the path “light up” to carry out the movement. The carpal tunnel

denotes the space under the transverse carpal ligament which connects the two main forearm bones together at the wrist joint, the radius and ulna. Through this tunnel, tendons, nerves, arteries and veins travel from the forearm to the hand.

Normally, this all happens seamlessly, with no pain or discomfort. However, when this process takes place repeatedly, such as when we’re typing on our keyboards for hours at a time, the tendons get inflamed in the carpal tunnel and compete for space with the nerves, causing the nerves to become compressed.

Classic symptoms include weakness, numbness and tingling in at least two fingers. Commonly, the fingers affected are the ones supplied by the median nerve – the thumb, the index finger, and middle finger.

At first, symptoms may only occur at night and are relieved by shaking out the hand or wrist. However, as the condition progresses, patients may experience pain throughout the day, clumsiness, loss of grip and loss of function in some muscles of the hand.

In most cases, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is diagnosed in patients between the ages of 50 and 75. Women are more susceptible to it than men. Pregnant women are susceptible to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because

of the lack of joint tone and increased inflammation in the body. Other risk factors include jobs that involve the use of repetitive hand or wrist motions, such as hairdressers or assembly line workers.

To provide a diagnosis, chiropractors begin by presenting a questionnaire to determine any risk factors. Next, they will conduct an assessment to “provoke” the symptoms; adding pressure over the carpal tunnel, or tapping, stretching or poking the median nerve. A chiropractor can also conduct some neurological testing to see if the patient has reduced sensation or loss of muscle strength in the area.

Chiropractors provide non-invasive treatments that may alleviate symptoms and improve function of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Your chiropractor may use laser, ultrasound, or shockwave therapy, or more active techniques such as nerve-gliding, a technique whereby the chiropractor will guide you through range of motion exercises to improve mobility. Based on the severity of symptoms, use of a wrist splint may be prescribed. Chiropractors will also manipulate the joints of the elbow, shoulder and wrist to free the trapped nerve, and include some exercises and stretches to regain the functionality of the wrist.

Chiropractic treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an effective, safe and gentle way to address the root causes of the condition and provide relief from pain, swelling and immobility in a natural way, free from surgery or pain medicine. It is very helpful in easing painful conditions that involve the neck, shoulders and wrist and provides longterm relief. Early detection and diagnosis are highly recommended in order to determine the best course of treatment for you.

Chiropractors will guide you in making lifestyle changes to remove the underlying cause. Some common tips include: •

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Consider modifying activities that require prolonged, repetitive movements of the wrist and fingers and give yourself frequent breaks.

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What are the benefits of walking?

W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES COMMON SENSE HEALTH

Dr. Paul Dudley White, former Professor of Cardiology at the Harvard Medical School, used to ride his bike to class even in his later years. He remarked, “If you want to see how good your brain is, feel your leg muscles!” Biking may not be for everyone, but research shows the simple act of walking is tremendously good for you. Stronger brain and leg muscles are just the beginning. If COVID has got you hunkered down, you’d do well to get out in fresh air for a daily walk.

Metabolic benefits A study in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology reports that a brisk walk can decrease the risk of hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart

disease just as much as running. This is good news for those who dislike running.

Besides, walkers can be more social as they go along, which is itself a boost to good health. People who socialize with friends tend to enjoy better health than loners. A routine with walking companions might lead to longer walks, and the further the distance the greater the health effect.

Walking prevents more than heart attack Another study reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says a brisk walk decreases the risk of heart failure in postmenopausal women. This study lasted ten years and involved 90,000 women.

Its focus was a step in the right direction given the dearth of research on women’s heart health. The same positive result for men who make walking a habit is well known.

Tie up a ship too long and it gets barnacles. A study in Physiological Reports shows that inactivity creates similar problems for humans. Sitting for prolonged periods of time results in “endothelial dysfunction.” Arteries become rigid, making it more difficult for them to contract and re-

Fibromyalgia: the invisible disease Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder characterized by chronic, widespread pain.

While it’s precise cause is unknown, some researchers believe it results from an anomaly in the way the central nervous system controls pain. An estimated two per cent of North Americans of all ages suffer from the disease.

While the classic sign of fibromyalgia is pain in the muscles and joints, there are many other symptoms such as:

• Fatigue • Difficulty sleeping • Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet • Headaches • Anxiety or depression • Memory and concentration problems • Irritable bowel syndrome • Painful menstrual cramps With such varied symptoms, it can be difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia; a situation that often proves to be very stressful for patients. Until recently, some doctors didn’t consider it to be a real disorder and even today, some medical professionals characterize it as psychosomatic.

Since fibromyalgia has no outward signs — the disease has been given the epithet “the invisible disease” — there’s no way to test for it. It doesn’t affect the major organs, can’t be revealed with X-rays or blood tests and isn’t life threatening. Therefore, in order to make a diagnosis, doctors use a set of clinical diagnostic criteria.

Currently, there’s no cure for fibromyalgia.

However, treatments exist to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

lax. This results in reduced blood flow and cardiovascular complications associated with decreased oxygenated blood reaching the kidneys and other organs.

Improved blood sugar level A study in Diabetology International showed that middle-aged people who walked daily had lower blood sugar, decreased blood pressure, and healthier waist size. Don’t let COVID distract you from other killers. Obesity and diabetes wipe out life for thousands of people daily. Why don’t authorities like the World Health Organization sound the alarms and urge people to get moving as a strategy to prevent these lifestyle diseases?

Less back pain A study in the journal, Disability and Rehabilitation, revealed an interesting finding for those suffering from chronic back pain.

Walking is just as effective in reducing pain, disability, and improving quality of life as workouts specifically designed for relieving back pain.

Improved knee osteoporosis Many people with knee osteoporosis be-

lieve exercise will aggravate this condition.

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports that a study of 1,566 people who exercised for one hour a week for four years had decreased knee pain compared to those who were relatively inactive.

Increased creativity, mood, and stress reduction Who does not feel better when walking a scenic path or a trail in the woods? Several studies show a reduction in cortisol, the hormone produced in response to stress, among people who walk in the woods. If you want to get creative, the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests, “Give your ideas some legs.”

But how much walking?

Years ago, a Japanese report suggested that 10,000 steps a day was the magic number for maintaining good health. This figure is easier to achieve during good weather months. At other times, you may have to bundle up and find safe routes or go to indoor spaces conducive for walking, like shopping malls or sports facilities with indoor tracks.

Happy trails!

Seven tips to banish chapped lips for good Are your lips chapped? If so, you’re not alone. Constantly exposed to the elements and covered with fragile skin, your lips have no oil glands to hydrate them and require special care. If you long for soft and healthy lips, follow these seven guidelines.

1. Stop licking: while running your tongue over your mouth may help it feel better in the short term, in actuality, your saliva has enzymes that dry out your lips.

2. Use lip balm: keep lips moisturized with a product that has a base of shea butter, coconut oil or beeswax and is enriched with vitamin A or E. If you’re spending time outside, use a balm with SPF to protect this part of your face from the sun.

3. Apply Vaseline nightly: before you go to bed, coat your lips with petroleum jelly. You’ll be amazed at how soft they feel in the morning.

4.

Exfoliate gently: using a soft-bristled toothbrush, rub your lips in a circular motion to remove dry skin. Follow up by using lip balm. Avoid this tip if your lips are severely chapped.

5. Avoid long-wear lipstick: if you refuse to leave home without lips­tick, choose one that’s rich and moisturizing. Or better yet, opt for a tinted lip balm.

6. Drink water: just like the rest of your body, your lips won’t stay hydrated if you’re not drinking enough water.

7. Get a humidifier: dry air is brutal on your lips. Humidify your bedroom and consider lowering the thermostat too.

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Is God, nature, “man,” machine, or the Devil responsible for the world’s chaos? Part 3 ERROL A. GIBBS errol@carib101.com

PHILOSOPHER

Part 2 of 3 concluded with a verdict that God is light. In Him, there is no darkness (1 John 1:5). Where does that lead our inquiry? Since man is the highest of God’s creation, imbued with intelligence from the Creator, we need not extend the investigation beyond man.

God gave man dominion over the Earth to be vice-regents for God, that is, vice kings representing God’s reign on the Earth (Genesis: 1-31).

All other inquiries are subordinate to the mandate given to man to subdue the Earth and have dominion over everything that can influence life the Earth. Man is the Gatekeeper of the Earthly kingdom. Providentially, man has the patronage of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) (God), Human Intelligence (IQ) (Human), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Machine). The “Devil” only has the power that man imputes to him.

These three levels of intelligence ought to be in concord to achieve our highest potential and capacity as a viable species. This writer refers to these three enablers as the “Triad Colossi.” They underpin an orderly society,

and human development in five enabling foundations such as (1) spiritual, (2) moral, (3) social, (4) intellectual, and (5) physical.

As a matter of Biblical history, God visited the Earth in the personification of His son Jesus Christ. His thirty years of ministry laid a foundation upon which to care for His created beings of the first order and the physical creation. Hence, anything that happens upon the Earth has a direct correlation to man’s capacity or incapacity - the desire or lack of willingness to follow the “will” of God.

Given the benevolence of God and His guidance, is there an explanation for countries on a similar parallel path of suboptimal living? How did the world get to this state of chaos spread throughout countries, regardless of region, race, religion, colour, culture, and language? More importantly, should this question not rise to the highest form of national and international debate to assure some level of human survival as a viable species.

The “conflict of differences” among human beings, throughout institutions and organizations, is a paradox between and among nations. It rises beyond domestic issues such as differences in “race,” color, creed, gender, and social and economic class status. It underpins significant problems such as global poverty, climate change, global ethics, national sovereignty war, political apathy, women’s status, global pandemics, and economic gaps. The

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greatest challenge is attempting to “democratize the world” by violent means - intentionally or unintentionally.

Democracy is laudable. It rises above all other political systems, offering the highest potential to achieve a just world - a world devoid of chaos.

Democratic nations would contend that democracy has the most significant capacity to buffer a world of chaos, undergirded by Christianity and Christian values. Paradoxically, Western constitutional thought - the principal instruments of governance does not parallel the high moral capacity of the Biblical text that underpins Christianity.

Paradoxically, the separation of Church and State is a concept that many Christians and non-Christian have adopted, and would uphold the premise using Biblical and secular reasoning.

Ironically, it is contrary to the ideals of Christianity and Democracy. The concept is neither Biblical, constitutional, nor politically expedient. It is categorical, a grievance against a “God of Theocracy” - a conundrum for church and state (Daniel 2:44).

The intellectual observer might ask, “How could our world be in any state of chaos? It has grown exponentially in human knowledge, academia, sociology, psychology, political science, criminal justice studies, and leadership management studies. The intellectual observer could conclude that our “enlightened” postmodern world should blossom into a new era of high civilization, imbued with fairness and justice

for all - devoid of chaos.

What are the fundamental underpinnings of the causes of chaos in the world? What countermeasures are available to postmodern man? Does it require billions of dollars in new systems of education - perhaps? Does it require a formidable “Marshal Plan?”

The Biblical writer (Apostle John) “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away; and there was no more sea (Revelation 21:1). Is this when the chaos will end?

The intelligence that God has imbued within us. It teaches this writer that uprooting chaos is fundamental to the survival of the human species. Man must strive to eliminate, mitigate, and manage the world’s chaotic conditions because it renders the human ecosystem toxic. It poisons the lifeblood of peoples and nations. The death is slow, painful, and suffocating. Is it God’s responsible for the world’s chaos? The Biblical texts respond directly to this question in (Second Chronicles 7:14).

The final verdict is in man is responsible for the chaos in the world.

The chaos will end when people choose - obedience instead of disobedience humanity instead of inhumanity - faith instead of fear - justice instead of injustice - love instead of war - humility instead of pride, and unity in diversity - the true ideals of democracy. Let us decide! - the choice is ours!

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The danger of unguided motivational voices applicable. Before allowing anything to appeal to you emotionally, think about them critically. Oftentimes, I come across events where people are asked to bath in ice-cold water to stay motivated or to stimulate inspiration, or to walk on a hot coals to overcome or confront their fear.

If that has worked for you, great, but think about it, is it sustainable?

Over the years, I have realized that the greatest sources of inspiration in life is progress. Your progress is your biggest motivation. You need progress and acknowledgement to keep moving forward. As social beings, we need positive feedbacks to be reminded that what we are doing is significant and worth the effort and time invested. Take actions daily towards

DANIEL COLE

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

If you need motivation to do what is expected of you, you haven’t found enough reasons to do it. In the absence of passion, motivation becomes a surrogate. We motivate teenagers to go to school, to do their homework or to educate himself, why, because they are yet to fully understand the future consequences of not doing so. You can motivate a young adult to limit the hours he spent watching TV, because all that matters to him now is the comfort and convenience of the moment. However, if a full-grown adult needs to be motivated to take care of his children, he’s not suffering from a lack of motivation, his problem is complex.

Motivation is as important as who is giving it. If you have read a book, it doesn’t qualify you to teach it. You can’t teach a lesson while you are still taking the classes. No one can take you to a destination they’ve never been to.

Be careful of unguided voices of motivation, well-scripted quotes or phrases that sound good, but in reality, are not

your goals or target and when the sun sets, take an inventory of the day to see what you’ve done with your time, if you have done what you set out to do, reward yourself. At the end of the day, you will realize that you are your own biggest motivator.

Don’t let any motivational speaker spook you, you won’t always wake up every day motivated, whether you bathed in cold or hot water, or you walked on hot coals the day before. You won’t always wake up every day inspired. There will be days you won’t even want to get out of bed, and it’s OK. If you are going through a difficult season in your life; the loss of a loved one,

a major car accident, foreclosure, bankruptcy, downsizing, or any unforeseen circumstances, don’t beat yourself up, give yourself time to heal, give yourself time recover, take one day at a time, do what you can, but most importantly, be kind to yourself.

Look out for coaches with a track record of accomplishments, not just because they speak so well on a particular subject, but have they applied what they speak about. A professor can be so eloquent teaching Business Management, but he doesn’t even own a kiosk, not to mention practically managing a business. Eloquence is not a proof of intelligence, you can be eloquently wrong. Elon Musk is not always eloquent putting his ideas across or answering questions, but his company, SpaceX is taking the lead in the space transportation industry.

Brain Tracy once said, “No one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch.

To be successful, we absolutely, positively, have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the things that we need to learn to achieve our goals.”

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My demise, constructively created by yours truly!

How this school year is different than last year!

BY MAKAYLA B. 12 YEARS OLD TC JUNIOR CONTRIBUTOR During COVID-19 people are wondering whether to take their kids to school or to home school them. Going back to school means kids get to see their friends and have something to look forward to when going to school. Having friends with you as you learn gives you a sort of motivation. When you are at school, you know that after the day is over, you get to hang out with your friends.

Due to COVID-19, kids have started to miss their friends, and surprisingly started missing school. With home schooling, kids will be lonely and have nothing to look forward to during the day, but will probably end up focusing more than if they were in class with their friends.

Going to school is fun and gives you more opportunities to be creative, while home schooling may have more restrictions when it comes to being creative, and using the right side of your brain more than the left side. The right side of the brain is responsible for creativity, while the left side is responsible for science and mathematics.

School during the pandemic will be very different than school was before, especially considering we now have to social distance. Every day kids in grade five and up will have to wear masks while they are in school until it is time for them to go home. In some schools, some kids were able to buy lunches like: pizza, chicken fingers, or even salads. But now because of COVID-19 kids will not be able to buy lunches at school but their lunches will have to be packed at home.

All in all, this school year will be very different than last year.

EMPOWERING OUR YOUNG MINDS OF TOMORROW TORONTO CARIBBEAN NEWS INC.

SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

I knew for some reason that I was going to be transferred to the prison that day.

It was weird. I woke up from another painful nights sleep. I had noticed in the shower the morning before, that I had bruises that were forming on my hips. I had been shifting my weight the entire night, and then I finally got tired and ended up just lying on my back.

I was so used to seeing cockroaches and other bugs that I just ignored them now. I had quickly adapted to my new routine. I could tell by the excessive talking outside the gate that it was shift change time. I secretly hoped Officer Rodriguez was there that day. Just the thought of him brought a smile to my face.

I lay there and waited for them to turn the lights on. I had started taking my shower first thing in the morning, just before breakfast arrived. The other girls were not as alert as me. I think that they had stopped caring. What they found interesting is finding out things about me, and

teaching me how to say Spanish words. I was determined to find some type of routine. It was the only way I could remain sane. Systems are everything to me.

The light came on, and I closed my eyes so that they could naturally adjust. I heard the gate open, and I allowed myself to squint. There standing in the gateway was Officer Rodriquez. I quickly sat up and waved at him. He smiled and placed the tray on the ground. He left, and returned a few seconds later with a pot of coffee.

The girls had begun to stir beside me, so I decided to skip my first thing in the morning shower and have breakfast with my cellmates. Before Officer Rodriguez left, he looked at me and said something to the girls. The girls nodded their heads and looked at me. He exited and closed the gate behind him.

“What did he say?” I questioned the young lady who could kind of speak English.

“You transfer today,” she replied.

“You transfer to prison.”

The word shot through me like a bullet. I didn’t want to react outwardly, but all of my insides were bound up. I leaned back against the wall and just stared at my food tray. I couldn’t eat anything. I felt empty. I knew that at some point it was going to happen, but I didn’t know I was going to feel like this when it happened.

I excused myself and gathered my stuff to shower. I knew I was going to break

down, and I did not want to do it in front of them. Once I drew back the screen to the shower/bathroom, I leaned against the wall, and I cried. I cried for myself, and the fact that I had done some stupid things to get me here. I cried for my parents. I knew that their pain was caused by me. I cried for the part of me that I knew would forever be changed after this experience.

I stayed in the shower a lot longer that day. I imagined all the sorrow washing down the drain with each drop. When my skin started to wrinkle, I turned off the shower, and dried off. I wondered how many tears had been cried in that shower.

The day dragged on, and every time I heard movement outside the gate, my back would tense up. Waiting was the exhausting part. I knew that I had a whole new frontier that I would need to adjust too, and I was not in any rush to get there, but my anxiety was doing a number on my nerves.

A couple hours later (this is just a guess), the gate swung open and Officer Rodriguez stepped through the gate with another guard. He gestured for me to follow him, so I stood up slowly.

As I walked towards him, I felt my heart rate quicken, pounding so hard I thought every one could hear it. Each step I took towards the officers, I knew was a step to my demise; demise constructively, created by yours truly.

The lessons of the Pisces Full Moon, analytical Virgo energy, and dynamic Mars action!

GARCIA AKUA

garcia@carib101.com

COSMIC CORNER

Greetings family! Love, light, power and strength to you all. We are still pushing through these tough times in our world today. Pandemic updates are still the daily headlines and the virus of racial injustices continue to plague us. It is a lot to deal with sometimes. Many want to step up and out to play a role in bringing about change and solutions. Many have been protesting and forming new social justice movements. The NBA made a big move in boycotting the beginning of the playoff seasons. A lot of movement is indeed taking place. Some are still trying to figure out their role in it all. Add to this, children returning to school and work during the ongoing pandemic, it’s really a lot to deal with.

You know the vibes by now. Let’s look to the cosmos for some answers!

We are officially in Virgo season.

Happy Birthday Virgos! Virgo is the second earth sign of the zodiac. It is a feminine energy ruled by Mercury, the planet of: communication, intelligence and reason. They tend to overthink and are also known as perfectionists. Also likened to the Virgin, Virgo energy also represents a purity of motive and willingness to support others well-being. With all that is going on currently in the world right now, we feel almost inclined to do something about it, we want to be of service.

Mars is also very active as it is preparing to station retrograde later on in September. Mars is the planet of action, energy, aggression and war. During retrograde, we will be given an opportunity to reflect, reanalyze and reassess the way we move to action, the way we spend our energy and how we manage our aggression. Mars also influences our sex drive. Over the next few months Mars will ask us to review these areas of our lives.

Before we get into all of that, we will have a Pisces Full Moon to bring in this new energy. Full Moon illuminates the present energy. Being in a direct opposite of the sign in Virgo, we will be feeling the need to act, but this can be clouded by Pisces dream state. Slow down, lean into the waters of Pisces gently. Pisces is the sign of:

imagination, the dreamer and the visionary. The shadow side of Pisces however, can be illusion and self-deception. Pisces is also very intuitive and highly spiritual.

The Full Moon will illuminate all these energies at the beginning of September. Take this time to plug out of the “matrix” and to lean into this Pisces Full Moon. Tune out the noise and lean into your intuition. Reconnect with your inner voice. Reconnect with spirit. Allow yourself to feel through all the emotions (water energy) and find the solution that serves and suits you.

Mars will slow down our movements. We might feel forced to make a move or a decision, but that might cause confusion. Take the lessons of the Pisces Full Moon. Imagine what your ideal solution is and merge it with practical, analytical Virgo energy to think it through before acting (Mars). Allow yourself to trust your intuition, strengthen your spiritual development, and serve yourself the love you serve others and the love you want from others. With all this uncertainty in the world today, your spiritual foundation needs to be stable. Boost your immune system, love on yourself and your children a bit more.

Imagine your solution and work to bring it to reality. Don’t give up on your dreams! Be realistic, think it through and serve you!

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Amenhotep 3rd: The man of many wives DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com

AFRICAN HISTORY

“After the death of Tuthmosis the 4th, and his burial in the Valley of the Tombs of Kings, his son by the ‘Great Royal Wife’ Mutemwiya ascended the throne as Amenhotep the 3rd.” These words taken from the book ‘When Egypt Ruled The East’ by George Steindorff and Keith C. Seele begin our next installment in our series.

Amenhotep the 3rd was twelve years old when he took the throne, with his mother as co-regent. He then married two years later to a woman of nonroyal lineage named Tiye (sometimes pronounced Tee or Tee-yay). Her importance to the kingdom will be further elucidated

in a separate article, which will give her the reverence she deserves. However, generally speaking she wielded great influence as the “King’s Great Wife” due to her strong personality, and family upbringing.

Amenhotep the 3rd commemorated their marriage with a series of ‘khepra’ or scarab statues that were scattered throughout Kemet. I have read that one of these statues has survived and is located in the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago. Amenhotep’s love for Tiye was so great, he had excavated a lake approximately 6,400 feet in length and 1,200 in width not too far from the west bank of Thebes. We can find a bust of Queen Tiye located in the Berlin Museum and on the cover of Afro-British scholar Robin Walker’s book, When We Ruled.

In the fifth year of his reign, Amenhotep the 3rd conducted his only military campaign against the Akuyata in Nubia. Although details of the campaign are sparse, there was a stelae carved with the following that describes his victory.

“The fallen one of vile Kush has plotted

rebellion in his heart.” His Majesty led on to victory; he completed it in his first campaign of victory. His Majesty reached them like the wing stroke of a falcon… trampled down all its chiefs in their valleys, they being cast down in their blood, one on top of the other”

Great African scholar Baba Cheik Anta Diop tells us in his work, Civilization or Barbarism, the political strategy of Amenhotep the 3rd. It had changed from that of the past and ‘relations between Pharaoh, vassel princes, and neighboring kings became fraternal, instead of using force.’

According to the Tel al-Amarna tablets, they all began to call each other “brothers.” To culminate this burgeoning relationship, Amenhotep the 3rd married several foreign wives. The first was during his eleventh year of reign when he took the daughter of Suttarna 2nd of Mitanni, Gilu-Kheba. Babylonia followed suit, and Amenhotep the 3rd married both the sister and daughter of Kadeshman-Enlil.

There were other marriages, which we

may explore in a follow up article. But, as one can expect, these matrimonial alliances were no guarantee to quell any uprisings that took place. It does give us some insight to how these alliances were cemented.

At some point during his reign, Amenhotep the 3rd favored the deity Aton, sometimes called Aten. While there is no evidence to suggest how he came to choose the deity, we do know that it aided his decision to maintain peaceful politics.

This definitely contributed to his downfall, as the ever-growing force of the Hittites were looming. They invaded the North with no retaliation. Something that was unheard of considering the lineage he came from. He was the great-grandson of Tuthmosis the 3rd, the greatest military mind Kemet has seen. Surely, some of that military prowess must have been present.

However, this was for naught as Amenhotep the 3rd showed he was a different pharaoh and continued his focus on other areas of Kemetian life.

Back-to-school plans cause much doubt and chaos PAUL JUNOR

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YOUTH EDUCATION

The release of Ontario-back-school plans on June 23rd, 2020 and finalization on August 6th, 2020 has left school boards in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The four teachers’ unions: ETFO, OSSTF, OECTA and AEFO as well as parents groups and opposition members have been critical of the plan. The unions, in a letter dated Thursday, August 13th, 2020 responded that about $3 billion has to be spent in order to ensure the safe reopening of elementary and secondary schools. They argue that smaller class sizes are needed for K-8 students, and not the stipulated maximum average of 24.5 students per class across each school board and the hiring of extra teachers.

A demonstration was held at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020, which comprised of parents and

teacher coalitions. There was the depiction of a mock classroom that dramatized the necessity of smaller class sizes in order to ensure that physical distancing is possible.

In response to the mounting criticism, the Minister of Education, Stephen Leece announced on Thursday, August 12th, that school boards would be able to access $500 million by dipping into their reserve funds. This would be in addition to the $309 million that they had been promised earlier, of which $60 million and $100 million was for personal protective equipment, and 500 custodians and nurses. $50 million would be spent on upgrading of ventilation systems and $18 million for online learning and students’ safety.

The Ministry of Education released a memorandum on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 in which it provides additional deals with respect to its reopening plans. It is expected that there is a minimum of 300 minutes of engaged, synchronous (real -time, live) and asynchronous learning. They must be based on: the Ontario curriculum, guided instruction, large and small group learning, synchronous checks -in and asynchronous independent-assigned work. It is expected that teachers are accessible to work with their students during their teaching

schedule.

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) submitted their plan at a special meeting on August 13th, 2020. According to the August 16th issue of The Canadian Press, the TDSB plan that was presented involves the reduction of the average size sizes to 15 students for kindergarten to Grade 3 and 20 students for Grades 4 to Grades 8. This would necessitate hiring 200 extra teachers at a cost of $20 million.

In addition, the TDSB’s plans foresee high school students being in class 25% of the time.

The Ministry of Education rejected this plan after TDSB officials met with Ministry personnel on the weekend. As reported in the Toronto Star on Sunday, August 16th, 2020, the Ministry expected high school students to spend 50% of their time in classrooms and to increase the length of the school day. The TDSB finance committee also met, and the board finalized a new K-12 plan on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020. It will spend $30 million to hire 366 teachers to reduce class sizes for elementary students.

The four teachers’ unions have threatened to go to the labour relations board because they are concerned that the province’s back-to-school plan violates occupational health and safety stan-

dards. They do not believe that students, teachers and school staff should be exposed to unsafe work conditions.

All school boards in the Greater Toronto Area finalized their back-toschool plans. Parents, guardians and caregivers have been informed. They should be aware of start dates, mask/face-covering guidelines, learning models (K-12), and registration procedures for in-person or virtual schooling, bussing schedules, exemption and accommodations rules.

There are still many details that need to be ironed out.

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Black lawyers on Bay Street; Are we being overlooked NANA ADJEI-POKU nana@carib101.com

LEGAL SPECIALIST

Back in 2017, there was an article written in the Globe & Mail involving lawyer Hadiya Roderique and the micro aggressions she was facing while working as an employment lawyer at the law firm Faskens. This was a job she landed right out of law school. In the article, she spoke about struggling to fit into the “Upper-class white world” and that “Big law firms could not accommodate the person and colour she was.” Needless to say, this article made some noise in the big law firms. What Ms. Roderique wrote about; many were speaking about in their private conversations.

When you speak with some of the black lawyers, many will tell you that they have been mistaken for assistants as opposed to lawyers. Many have not been included in workplace events compared to their white counterparts.

A lot of these firms speak about diversity and inclusion, yet research shows otherwise. In 2016, 19.3% of the province’s lawyers identified as being racialized.

For this most recent analysis, Globe and Mail corresponded with twenty law firms. Some of these firms were: Blakes, Davies, Goodmans, McCarthy Tetrault, Oslers, Stikeman and Torys. When queried about the percentages of black or racialized lawyers, some firms would not provide the percentage due to, as they put it, privacy concerns. Five of the firms did provide data on black lawyers including the number of black partners. The other top firms advised that they did not collect the info or did not want to share it publicly.

Of the findings, black lawyers who were partners represented approximately 35 out of 4,000 partners. Firms McCarthy Tetrault, Fasken, Goodmans, Dentons and Aird & Berlis reported that 2% of their 700 lawyers were black. This percent also included articling students and partners.

Some of the black lawyers who were approached asked to remain anonymous due to fear that any opinions or comments would impact their careers. Of the twenty firms mentioned the following five firms had the highest percentage of partners who racialized.

• • • • •

Miller Thomson – 23.6% Gowlings – 19% Dentons-17% includes articling students Torys – 16% McCarthy Tetrault – 13%

31% of black lawyers have been found to work as sole practitioners as opposed to being found inside the big firms, while you find that 19% of their white counterparts were doing the same. The reason for such a high percentage may be due to the fact that many were unable to land careers in the big Bay Street firms.

Now when it comes to schooling, black students were more represented at York University’s Osgoode Hall at a rate of 8%, other visible minorities were at a rate of 35% compared to 49% white students.

At University of Toronto and Queens University the rate is: 1% black, 42% other visible minority and 53% white. One explanation for this may be the fact that many black/racialized students are coming from low income households where law school is way out of their range of affordability.

The hiring process was noted to be a difficult one for blacks. If your name came across as being black or racialized, you had less of a chance of receiving a call for an interview. This could be a process next to none. Research was done in 2016 and revealed that students who “whitened” their name had a 2.5% more chance at receiving a call back for an interview.

Another area of concern is the rate of pay black lawyers receive. A white lawyer makes an average of $12,000 more than blacks, indigenous and LGBTQ lawyers.

Black female lawyers have it worse due to their race and gender. Current President of the Canadian Bar Association Vivene Salmon recalled one incident where she attended a meeting with a group all white male lawyers and was asked to serve coffee. She stated that that this shows blacks are not considered equal.

Now with the recent George Floyd incident, some of the Bay Street firms have been revisiting the whole diversity and inclusion area and have made public statements on their plans to hire more lawyers from diverse backgrounds. Some of these firms have acknowledged the fact that they haven’t done well in terms of the retention of lawyers from racialized backgrounds.

I mean, this is a start, although it should have been recognized years ago back when the original Globe & Mail article was released, or even way before that. Most recently, firms Norton Rose, Stikeman Elliott and Bennett Jones have made a pledge to improve the representation of blacks in their boardrooms. Some of them include, but not limited to, hiring at least 5% students and employing black or visible minorities in 3.5% of senior roles by 2025.

Some suggestions by Ms. Roderique were to: eliminate the mystery of the interview process, make recruiting and retention more objective by removing names from resumes, and use standardized questioning in the process so that it is fair and doesn’t leave racialized prospects feeling less than equal.

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Use locally made cleaning products for a tidy home Household cleaning products line the shelves of supermarkets, pharmacies and big-box stores across the country. Often, these cleaners bear the logos of well-known brands that have been around for decades like Mr. Clean, Comet and Windex.

However, as consumers increasingly shift to using eco-friendly products, it may be high time to explore brands made closer to home. For one, locally made cleaning products won’t have to travel as far to reach stores, which will result in fewer carbon emis-

sions. Plus, cleaners made locally tend to be less toxic for the environment while being just as effective.

What’s more, local companies generally package their goods with recycled or recyclable materials. Some even allow customers to purchase their products in bulk. So the next time you need to stock up on cleaners, opt for items made close to home.

GREEN CLEAN If you want to ensure the household cleaning products you choose won’t harm the environment, look for the EcoLogo certification symbol on the package.

Unique finds from local artisans The next time you want to treat yourself or someone special, consider choosing an item made by a local artisan. Here are some tips to help you find original, hand-crafted products.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Artisans work in a variety of different mediums including wood, glass, leather, ceramic, metal and textiles. The kinds of products that these materials become, however, is limited only by the artisan’s imagination. Here’s just a sample: • Jewelry (bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings) • Clothes and accessories (hats, belts, handbags and shawls) • Decorative art (paintings, sculptures, candles and mobiles) • Homeware (furniture, quilts, ceramics and cutlery) WHERE TO SHOP Artisans tend to be resourceful individuals and they have multiple ways of showcasing their products. Here are some of the places you can find their wares: • Online. Most local artisans have an online shop you can order from. Alternatively, they may sell their products through a digital marketplace like Etsy.

• Consignment shops. These stores sell a variety of products made by local artisans, which means you can often find

an interesting assortment of goods and specialty items.

• Craft fairs and markets. Events like these are a chance to meet local artisans in person and learn more about their trade.

So, why settle for mass-produced items when you can purchase one-of-akind products made with love? Shop for local artisanal goods today.

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Choosing the right tile Not all tiles are the same. In fact, each type has its own characteristics that make it well suited for some spaces and less than ideal for others. Here’s what you should know before you start your next tiling project.

CERAMIC The durability of a ceramic tile depends on its PEI rating, which measures the surface enamel’s resistance to abrasion. Class 1 and 2 tiles are lightweight options perfect for shower walls and backsplashes. On floors, however, you’ll need at least a class 3 tile to avoid cracking the surface.

PORCELAIN This material is available in a wide range of styles and can be made to look like just about any type of flooring. Por­ celain is highly resistant to da­ mage, stains and moisture, which makes it a good choice for bathrooms, kitchens and en­ tryways.

to scratching. To prevent water damage and stains, you’ll need to regularly apply a high-quality sealant.

GLASS While not recommended for floors, glass tiles can be used to create a mosaic-styled backsplash in the kitchen or an accent piece around a bathtub. Using the material can brighten up a room as glass reflects light and pairs wonderfully with natural surfaces like wood and stone.

Once you’ve selected your ti­les, leave ins­ tallation to the professionals. Their expe­ rience allows them to work efficiently, waste fewer materials and create uni­que designs.

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Unwind on a daybed If you want an elegant piece of furniture built for lounging, consider including a day­ bed in your home decor. This trendy item offers a number of advantages.

A cross between a couch, single bed and chaise longue, the daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. It’s equally great as a spot for sitting, sleeping or curling up with a book.

Plus, a daybed is just as stylish as it is functional. Available in a wide variety of mate­ rials and styles, it can tie in with nearly any design esthetic. Use yours to create a pri­ vate retreat or an inviting area for guests.

This multipurpose piece of furniture can be used to optimize your living space wit­ hout having to compromise on decor. To find the right daybed for your home, visit a furniture store in your area.

NATURAL STONE From marble and slate to granite and limestone, there’s no de­ nying the elegance of stone tiles.

However, the po­rous texture of certain types makes them harder to clean and more susceptible

3 reasons to consider an induction cooktop Are you in the market for a new stove? If so, here are three benefits of opting for an induction cooktop or range.

wait a few minutes before you wipe down the surface as the pot will have transferred heat onto the cooktop.

1. RAPID COOKING Powered by electricity, an electromagne­ tic field beneath the glass cooktop trans­ fers a current to the pot or pan. This effi­ cient process directly heats up the cookware rather than warming a burner which then transfers heat to the pot.

Keep in mind that the cook­ware must contain a ferromagnetic metal like stain­ less steel or cast iron to work.

3. CONSISTENT HEATING Induction ranges and cooktops provide consistent heat, even at their lowest set­ ting, and allow you to make accurate temperature adjustments. Plus, since the cookware is heated directly, no energy is lost in the transfer from burner to pot.

2. EASY CLEANING Since the glass cooktop doesn’t have a hot burner, stray food and spills won’t get burned to the stove. This makes cleanup a lot less strenuous. However, you should

One additional thing to keep in mind about induction stoves is that they draw a fair amount of power. For this reason, you’ll need to determine whether your circuit breaker has the adequate rating. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed electri­ cian.

5 reasons to renovate your home in the fall Although most home renovation projects can be undertaken at any time of the year, there are numerous advantages to starting them in the fall. Unless you need to deal with urgent repairs, here are five reasons it’s best to renovate in autumn.

1. IDEAL TEMPERATURES Unlike the weather that’s typical in winter and summer, the coolness of fall offers op­ timal working conditions for most renova­ tion projects.

2. PROMPT SERVICE Since the demand for home maintenance work tends to diminish at the end of sum­ mer, contractors and tradespeople are more readily available in the fall. This means shorter wait times for service.

3. LOWER COSTS Given the decrease in demand at this time of the year, some home renovation compa­ nies reduce their prices in the fall, which

could allow you to enjoy considerable sa­ vings.

4. SIMPLER LOGISTICS The influx of workers, temporary loss of li­ ving space and ubiquitous layer of dust that come with a major renovation will be much less inconvenient once your kids have returned to school in the fall.

5. WINTER PREPARATIONS If you complete projects like replacing win­ dows, improving insulation and upgrading the heating system in the fall, you can make sure your home is ready for winter. Plus, you’ll have a stylish new space for the holi­ days.

In addition, postponing your renovation projects until the fall will allow your family to enjoy backyard summer weather wit­ hout the constant noise and bustle of a ma­ jor renovation project.

FUN

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WEEK OF AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

Your friends may invite you to join them on a weekend get­away, or your significant other will take you on a romantic ad­venture.

A bit of solitude would do you a world of good.

TAURUS

You’ll be given new responsi­bilities at work that will lead to an exciting career opportunity in your field. You should antici­pate needing a bit of extra time to complete all your projects.

PUZZLE NO. 717 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 717

HOW TO PLAY :

GEMINI

Your boss will likely encourage you to sign up for a training pro­ gram that will open doors to a more promising future, or at least a promotion. A vacation to cele­brate is also on the horizon.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

CANCER

September offers you a fresh start. You’ll take the opportunity to thoroughly assess your daily routine and make sure your life­style is in line with your values.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

LEO

You’re not always comfortable in a crowd, but it’ll be up to you to plan a large­s cale event. Some­t imes you need to step out of your comfort zone to be successful.

VIRGO

PUZZLE NO. 7 fisherman 49. Most questionable 54. Long skirt 55. Greedy person 56. Do a fall chore 57. Sermon topic 58. Mama sheep 59. Rind 60. Go out with

ACROSS 1. Mispronounce 5. Military installation 9. As well 12. In the past 13. Verbal 14. Wise bird 15. Leading actor 16. Hated

18. Remedy 20. Mouse chaser 21. Cut 24. Refs’ kin 28. Insect home 31. ____ citizenship 32. “____ Whom the Bell Tolls”

33. Exercised 36. “A Tale of ____ Cities” 37. Powerful particle 39. Clear to see 41. Perform again 42. Heroic 43. Rowboat need 45. Moray

DOWN 1. Didn’t win 2. Involved with 3. Look over quickly 4. ____ the thought 5. Atlantic food fish 6. Exist 7. Equal 8. Not guilty, e.g.

9. Small child 10. Be obliged to pay 11. “The ____ Curiosity Shop” 17. Nailhead 19. Trim 22. Entirely 23. Trickier 25. Speechless

26. Chess piece 27. Bank opening 28. Off at a distance 29. Observe 30. Trampled 34. Ms. Peron 35. Go off the high board 38. Attitude 40. Considered 42. Hiatus 44. Put on ____

(act snobbishly) 46. Volcano’s output 47. Door sign 48. Agitate 49. This girl 50. In what way 51. Mature, as wine 52. Jump or lift 53. Toe count

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 7

You’ll have a lot on your plate at work, with a number of urgent matters to settle at home as well. Don’t hesitate to ask a family member to lend a hand — they’ll be happy to help.

LIBRA

Loved ones will encourage you to sign up for a weekly activity to help you stay in shape this win­ter. The experience would also be great for your self­esteem.

SCORPIO

You’ll dedicate considerable time and resources to creating the perfect love nest at home. You’ll find a lot of joy in this project, but it’ll be hard to get you out of the house.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll be on the go more than usual this week, and it’ll likely be to ferry loved ones around. You’ll also spend a fair amount of time on the phone or social media. You’ll be motivated by cu­ riosity and find it easy to speak your mind.

CAPRICORN

You’ll have a pile of paperwork to get through at work. Although this will be a source of consider­able stress, the additional income will surely be welcome.

AQUARIUS

You’ll feel more energetic and optimistic. There’s a good chance you’ll find a way to treat yourself. Friends will convince you to go on a fun outing or shopping spree with them.

PISCES

Stress is ubiquitous these days, so it’s important to occasionally take a step back and relax. Doing so will help you gain a better perspective, and the new out­look will make everything easier.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

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In Guyana and the Dominican Republic, it works with ICHF/BabyHeart Foundation to treat children su ering from congenital heart disease. The modus operandi at the two Caribbean centres is that TCCF assists with sending medical mission teams consisting of cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists and paediatric intensive care unit nurses to deliver treatment and also train local sta in post-operative care.

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It is now compulsory to register short term rental units JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

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Toronto has taken the first leap on mandatory registration of short-term rental units.

This new ruling applies to operators who are renting their homes on a short-term basis, not exceeding twenty-eight days in a row.

The City of Toronto will launch an on-line registration system starting on September 10th, 2020, where all short-term operators must comply. My guess is that the other municipalities will soon follow.

With mandatory registration, the city can monitor short-term rentals. Owners who are currently renting their home on a short-term basis, or planning to do so, must register on or before December 31st, 2020.

As of January 1st, 2021, new operators must register before they can rent. An application for an operator’s registration would require: (1) the operator’s name, phone number, and e-mail address; (2) the address of the operator’s short-term rental; (3) description of

what parts of the property will be used for short-term rental; (4) description of the type of building in which the short-term rental is located; (5) the name and telephone number of an emergency contact person who will be available 24 hours a day during rental periods and (6) government-issued identification that is satisfactory to determine that the short-term rental is the operator’s principal residence.

Once registered, the operator will be given a registration number. This number must be included in every promotional or advertising material and any other documents such as invoices and receipts used to run their business. Short term rental companies such as Airbnb, would require a license as well. Operating a short-term rental without registration as of January 2021 without a license will be illegal.

Short-term rentals are governed by the city’s zoning bylaws and the Licensing and Registration of Short-Term Rental Bylaws. The bylaws allow short-term rentals in all housing types. However, homeowners can only use their principal residence as a short-term rental. The principal residence is where the homeowner actually lives. The address of the principal residence should be the mailing address for the operator.

Owners and tenants can operate a short-term rental; however, they must reg-

ister the unit. Since it is the principal residence, they can rent up to three bedrooms for an unlimited number of nights per year.

The entire house cannot be rented for more than 180 days per calendar year. Landlords with long term rentals should be careful in screening their tenants. When a tenant subrents a portion of the rental property for short term rental, the property will undergo more wear and tear. Also, the potential for liability increases. In the event of any problems, the landlord’s insurance may not cover the claim. It is imperative for landlords to incorporate into their lease contracts that the tenant will not use the premise to operate any businesses, including short term rental.

Landlords must ensure that their tenants have tenant’s insurance. Basement apartments and laneway suits are ideal for shortterm rentals provided that they are a part of the principal residence.

All short-term rental operators must collect and remit 4% of the gross rental income as Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) every quarter as of January 2021. A record of every concluded transaction must be kept for three years. The records must have the following : (1) name, address, and registration number of the operator; (2) number of nights the short-term rental was rented; (3) nightly and total price charged for the short term rental; (4) whether the rental was

an entire-unit rental or partial-unit rental; and (5) any other information required by the Executive Director of the licensing department. An operation that is not following the rules and found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

In addition, any person found guilty can be subject to a daily fine not exceeding $10,000 until the problem is corrected.

Recently, short-term rentals have become popular, allowing visitors many more options when compared to other accommodations. It is an income booster for many. An average basement apartment can fetch about $1,400 monthly for long term rental. However, with short term rental, the operator can fetch about $6,000 monthly.

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Saving money is not natural; Here are seven tips to help you save CLEVE DeSOUZA cleve@carib101.com

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT

We know saving and investing money are the keys to building wealth, yet the rate of which Canadians save is low. It wasn’t until COVID-19 hit in 2020, that the savings ratio of Canadian households improved to 6.1%.

In previous years, we saved as little as 1.9% of our income. The saving ratio has been coming down steadily from 20% since the early 1980s. We have become spenders and borrowers rather than savers and investors. One benefit of COVID (if there is such a thing) is we have proven to ourselves we can save and invest.

Why don’t people save, money and how do you overcome the typical obstacles?

I have seven suggestions.

1. We don’t save money because we forget. Saving money isn’t natural. You have to acknowledge that saving money is important enough to deny yourself the immediate gratification that comes from spending. Before COVID-19, we racked up debt. The pandemic forced

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us to stay home, reducing our fuel expenses. Stores closed, giving us fewer shopping options. Day cares closed, reducing our childcare expenses. After COVID ends, try continuing some of those cutbacks.

Set a goal for how you’ll spend what you save. Saving for something specific gives you the motivation to deny yourself immediate gratification. Set shortterm and long-term goals.

Set a goal for how much you will save.

People are more likely to save if they have a target amount in mind. Without a target amount, you can’t measure your progress. Remember, all goals need to be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

Create a household spending plan and stick with it. You can’t save if you don’t know where your money goes each week. A budget quantifies your earnings and details your expenses. As an added benefit, when you create a budget you’re sure to find something you mindlessly buy. The classic formula calls for saving 20% of your income. Then, allocate 50% for your needs and 30% for the things you want.

Pay yourself first. Don’t put what’s leftover into savings every month. Instead, put money into savings first. Remember, you work the hardest for yourself and deserve to be paid first.

People complain they don’t have enough money to save. But we say any-

one can save money. You may save only a dollar or two a week, but that adds up over time. If you make $50,000 a year and contribute $1 a week to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in Canada, it grows to $156 in three years, according to the CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.) While you’re saving, start looking for a new job where you’ll make more money.

7. Debt consumes too much of our earnings. Use your savings to crush your high-interest debt and your wealth will skyrocket. Maybe you really don’t need that car loan or lease payment. Sell the expensive vehicle in your driveway and buy a more affordable one.

While savings of any kind is good, I suggest you talk to an expert about your options.

Savings can take many forms; employeesponsored registered pension plans (RPPs), tax-sheltered registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs), and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs). According to Statistics Canada, only about 65% of Canadians contribute to at least one of these types of accounts. As income drops, so do contributions to registered savings accounts. Only 39% of households earning less than $50,000 contributed to an account.

There’s a good option for savings for all income levels. Talk to an expert today and find out what type of account is right for you.

Corporate-owned Life Insurance – Estate Transfer ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

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Business owners have two options when choosing how to own a life insurance policy on their lives: corporate or personal. Why choose corporate ownership? Using low-tax corporate dollars to pay the insurance costs is a significant incentive for corporate ownership, but there are other advantages with corporate-owned life insurance.

Why corporate-owned life insurance?

A significant advantage of a corporateowned life insurance policy is the annual tax savings reached from the corporation paying insurance premiums with dollars that were taxed at a lower active business rate.

Life insurance premiums are generally not tax-deductible. As a result, not as much pretax dollars are needed when the policy is held corporately versus personally since personal tax rates are generally higher than corporate tax rates on active business income.

For example, Marie owns a dentist practice that is incorporated and is considering purchasing a life insurance policy with an annual premium of $10,000. Marie’s personal marginal tax rate on regular income is

50% and her dentist practice tax rate is 15%.

If Marie purchases the policy personally, her practice will have to pay her $20,000 so that she has $10,000 after-tax to pay the annual premium. In contrast, if Marie’s corporation owns and funds the life insurance policy, it would only have to earn $11,765 before-tax to fund the $10,000 annual premium. This results in savings of $8,235 per year.

Apart from tax savings, there are other reasons why a corporation would own a life insurance policy. For example, it may need insurance for key person coverage, funding for a shareholder buyout, or insuring a bank loan.

Structuring a corporate-owned life insurance policy In most cases the corporate policyowner should also be the beneficiary of the policy.

If a shareholder is the beneficiary of the policy, the amount of annual premium paid by the corporation would likely be considered a taxable shareholder benefit. Taxable shareholder benefits are taxed as ordinary income and not deductible by the corporation.

Corporate-owned life insurance can maximize estate values in comparison to corporate investments An estimated $3.7 trillion in business assets is expected to change hands by the year 2020 as 550,000 owners exit their businesses. Those assets are often used to purchase investments that generate income that’s taxed at the highest corporate rate, which ranges between 50.2% and 54.7% depend-

ing on the province or territory. The fact that 80% of business owners net worth is tied up in their company creates some unique challenges for them.

The focus of the corporate owned life insurance concept is to transfer the value of shares from the corporation into the owner’s estate in the most tax-efficient way possible. With this concept, the corporation redirects some of the after-tax surplus dollars from business income into a corporateowned permanent life insurance policy rather than passive investments.

For example, suppose Marie is age 50 and her dentist practice is doing well and profitable. She can afford to allocate $50,000 of surplus from business income each year for the next ten years. Marie wants to create an inheritance for her children. Marie wants a tax-efficient way to get the value of her shares in the company into the hands of children. Marie looks at two options, she can invest into passive investments earning a decent 6% annual rate of return making no withdrawals. Or pay annual premiums for corporately owned whole life insurance policy with an initial death benefit of $1,000,000.

Compare results: Let’s assume Marie lives a long life and dies at age 85. The passive investment total would be around $1,050,000 while the corporateowned life insurance policy would have a life insurance death benefit of roughly $2,690,000. Marie can create an estate 154% greater than with passive investments.

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Warrior Profile: Style Bender A glimpse into the life of the UFC’s flashiest fighter! ily in Lagos, Nigeria; and being harshly bullied during his childhood, Israel’s upbringing was difficult to say the least.

At the age of eighteen, he joined a Nigerian kickboxing gym after watching a kickboxing movie, and his life began to turn around. With his tall, athletic frame, Israel quickly became adept at kickboxing; and after amassing an impressive 32-0 amateur record, he moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he joined the reputable City Kickboxing Gym and began his professional kickboxing career.

Israel would go on to compete in both the Glory World Series, and the King in the Ring fight promotion. Before being signed to the UFC roster, Israel Adesanya won a number of championships and accolades including becoming the AFC Middleweight Champion, the Hex Fighting Series Middleweight champion, the Glory 34 Middleweight Champion, and the King in the Ring 86 and 100 Champion. He retired from professional kickboxing with a 75-5 record.

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In the world of professional combat sports, all of the best athletes and superstars have a unique, noticeable trait.

Some fighters, like Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, are known for their entertaining trash talk and banter. Others, like Caly Guida, are known for their brawling ability and resilience. The star of this issue’s Warrior Profile, Israel “The Last Stylebender� Adesanya, is recognized for a completely different set of skills: a flashy and acrobatic striking style.

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