Millions In Royalties Owed! 082912

Millions in royalties owed!

Agency releases list of Jamaican artistes and labels it says are owed millions of dollars in unclaimed royalties JAMAICA (JO) -- Collection agency Sound Exchange has released a list of artistes and labels it says are owed millions of dollars in unclaimed digital performance royalties.

Among them are several dancehall and reggae artistes including Aaron Silk, G Mafia, G-Whizz, Galaxy P, M’Lonie, MBC and the late Garnet Silk, whose name has an asterisk beside his name. This signifies that one or more persons may own the rights to a given work or, the account may not currently be payable.

Other reggae acts listed on the company’s website (SoundExchange.com) are Natty King, Natural Black, Natty Remo, Natural Vibrations and Tanya Stephens.

According to the site, any artiste or label being played on digital streaming services (including Internet radio, satellite and cable radio) have to be registered with SoundExchange to stake a claim for royalties.

Based in Washington, the company is a nonprofit performance rights organisation that collects royalties on behalf of sound recording owners and artistes “for non-interactive digital transmissions, including satellite and Internet radio”.

The royalties are up to three or more years old and range from US$10 to US$100,000.

“The digital music industry is continuing to grow, providing recording artistes and record labels with an increasingly beneficial revenue stream. We are doing everything possible to make sure artistes and labels know

Garnet Silk, one of several Dancehall and Reggae artistes whos name has an asterisk on for royalties being owed. that and capitalise on it,” SoundExchange president Michael Huppe was quoted as saying in a release on the site.

“SoundExchange is releasing this list in hopes of getting artistes and copyright hold-

ers to claim their digital performance royalties. We want to get the money out of our bank account and into theirs, plain and simple.”

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THA launches fund in honour of Tobago Olympians TRINIDAD (TG) -- Double Olympic bronze medallist Lalonde Gordon is set to receive more honours from Tobago. Gordon became the first Tobagonian to medal at the Olympic Games when he crossed the line third in the men’s 400m finals, at the 2012 London Olympic Games on August 6. The Tobago House of Assembly announced the Lalonde Gordon Sports Development Fund will be established with the an initially input of one million dollars to follow annually with the THA matching dollar for dollar any private or corporate donations. THA chief secretary Orville London made the announcement at a cocktail reception last week in honour of the Tobagonians who competed at the London Olympics.

Gordon is among five Tobagonians who were selected on the national team, KellyAnn Baptiste, Semoy Hackett, Renny Quow and Josanne Lucas were the others. Baptiste became the first national woman to qualify for an Olympic final when she was sixth in the women’s 100m finals in 10.94. Baptiste will receive $150,000 ($75,000 in Unit Trust Shares, $75,000 in cash). Hackett became the second national to run in a women’s finals finishing eighth in the 200m dash in 22.87 and will also receive $150,000. Quow and Lucas did not compete due to injury.

Both will receive $50,000 and financial assistance with ongoing rehabilitation efforts.

Gordon got additional rewards: a lot of land at the Courland Estate Development and $525,000 ($175,000 in Unit Trust shares and

$350,000 in cash). The five will also collect a commemorative plaque with special Olympic plaques.

Several juveniles arrested in connection with fire at detention centre Kristan Lee, 27, better known as Kissy Lee is a mother of one,

a model, and a full time student who is studying to be a social service worker.

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GUYANA (DW) -- Thirteen juveniles on remain in police custody on Friday in connection with Thursday (23rd August) night’s blaze that destroyed one building and badly damaged another at the New Opportunity Corps detention centre.

Deputy Commander Irving Trotz said nine females and four females are being held at a nearby police station where they are assisting investigators. With the detainees cooperating, Trotz expects more juveniles to be taken to the station.

Riot police were Thursday night summoned to quell unrest at the facility located at Onderneeming, hours after all of the 180 inmates were accounted for and the fire erupted.

A female dormitory was gutted and the tailor shop badly damaged and the machines rendered inoperable. The burnt dormitory would be dismantled Saturday. Officials es-

timate that reconstruction of the dormitory could cost at least GUY$20 million.

The motive of the unrest is unclear though there is speculation in some quarters that inmates became restive after a boy was allegedly locked away in a room because he was allegedly involved in bullying.

The unrest began Wednesday night when two inmates, who had hidden in the kitchen, exited and broke the locks to the six male and female dormitories. Most of the inmates then converted on the compound while 34 others fled out of the yard and began assaulting and stealing residents’ bicycles.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Alfred King said 19 females, who were occupied the dormitory, would now be housed in a vacant building. Authorities hope that international and non governmental organisations would help supply 10 beds.

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Unions, Linden Employers lock horns over ‘Protest Salary’ GUYANA (DW) -- Employers for Lindeners engaged in the recent month-long protest activity and representative union bodies are now at loggerheads over salaries ‘owed’ to workers who could not make it to work.

“Because the politicians took political action, the workers are suffering so when they took those actions is for political exigencies but they didn’t take into consideration the spin-off,’ Duncan told Demerara Waves Online News.

At least this is according to President of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) Carvil Duncan, who Saturday informed the Guyana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) Delegates Conference of a current negotiation which is proving to be an uphill task.

He explained subsequently that as a result of the blockades in Linden, a great deal of employees would have inadvertently prevented from going to work. Key roads and bridges were blocked by logs, old vehicles and burning debris, preventing workers from reporting to duty. While protesters had allegedly threatened some workers, in other instances there were concerns that some workers opted to join the protests.

Employers have refused to pay any salaries to employees during this period.

The Guyana Labour Union (GLU) is next week expected to talk with management at Bai Shai Lin in an effort to resolve the issue. DemWaves was told that if the matter is not resolved within a reasonable time frame, the matter would be taken to the Ministry of Labour.

inclusive of the bauxite giant ‘BOSAI’ were closed during the protest action. Other entities include Bai Shai Ling, BOSAI Minerals and the Linden Town Council.

Duncan says that the union is attempting to convince the employers in the Region 10 locale, that the employees where not the ‘architects’ of the protest action with resultant blockades and as such should not be penalized.

All businesses in the Region 10 Community,

He says that at this point employers are refusing to pay its employees for the period during the protest action, but Duncan says the unions are arguing vehemently that the workers are not at fault.

Three Lindeners/demonstrators were shot and killed on July 18, purportedly by ranks of the Guyana Police Force.

That was on ‘Day One’ of a planned ‘Five Day’ protest against an electricity tariff. The violence triggered a one month retaliatory stand off.

Abdullah slams Warner’s media bid TRINIDAD (TG) -- Political leader of the Movement for Social Justice David Abdullah says ownership of two media houses should not be placed into the hands of any politician. He was speaking to reporters in response to reports that Minister of National Security Jack Warner recently held discussions with the Chookolingo Group to acquire majority shares in the Newsday and the Mirror newspapers.

During a press conference held at the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union Paramount Headquarters in San Fernando yesterday, Abdullah expressed dissatisfaction with political interference in media ownership.

Asked how he felt about Warner’s bid for the newspapers, Abdullah said: “I don’t know that a person who is a minister of government can continue to engage in private transactions as a business person...It is a questions that the media should probe.

“The issue of how you control and spin ideas must be addressed,” he said. “There really ought not to be an approach by political people in government to control the media in that way...the information ought to be pro-

bers. “We are committed to finding hope for them by meeting with people in the community,” Abdullah said. He said the MSJ’s petition has given a voice to the people, adding that “many citizens expressed satisfaction with the MSJ’s decision to pull out of the People’s Partnership Government.” vided and available to citizens of T&T.” He declined from speaking further, saying: “The media issue is a complex issue and would require more thorough discussions.”

Meanwhile, as he gave an update on the MSJ’s citizens campaign petition, which is being signed across T&T, Abdullah said the MSJ was willing to meet with all citizens to discuss poor governance in T&T. However, he did not say whether he will meet with suspected gang leaders. “There are legal implications to meeting with a gang or gang members. I was part of passing that law. The MSJ is prepared to meet with all citizens but we do not condone illegal or violent activity,” Abdullah said.

He added, however, that the MSJ will give hope to every citizen including gang mem-

Among the issues raised were alleged corruption in many state enterprises, discrimination and nepotism, unfair distribution of natural resources, disrespect for labour, farmers, small producers and business people; absence of dialogue, participation and consensus building; and no progress in constitutional reform.

With regards to the fiasco between National Security Minister Jack Warner and Port-ofSpain mayor Louis Lee Sing, Abdullah said there was no credibility or trust on either side. He also expressed discontent with the government’s “attempts to control the media,” lambasting Warner’s recent statements that the media was sensationalising crime.

Asked what was the their stance on rehabilitation reform, Abdullah said the MSJ will engage in consultation before rolling out its policy reform.

Lending speeds up as rates fall JAMAICA (JO) -- Lending to the private sector has stepped up, while interest rates continued to decline over the three months to June 30.

The acceleration in growth in loans from commercial banks is being viewed as positive news for the economy by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ).

“This augurs well for improved growth

prospects in the medium term,” said Brian Wynter, governor of the central bank.

Commercial bank loans grew by four per cent, or $10.5 billion, over the three-month period. The pace of expansion was higher than the average expansion of 3.4 per cent for the previous five June quarters, and in particular the 1.1 per cent growth for the three months to June 30, 2011.

Most of the increase in net lending — or how much more is lent out than is repaid — was attributed to personal loans, which grew by $9.5 billion, or 8.3 per cent.

But loans and advances extended to the business sector grew by $1 billion (0.8 per cent) for the review quarter.

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Rambachan on $410m for constituencies: MPs fund no ploy to win elections Commenting on whether the fund would be used to gain political points, especially as local government elections and the Tobago House of Assembly elections are upcoming, he said: “The people of Tobago are principled and are very au courant with the issues of governance. As well, they have a good understanding of which political entity will best be able to advance the interests of Tobago.”

TRINIDAD (TG) -- Parliamentarians would have the opportunity to debate the proposed $410 million Constituency Development Fund (CDF) during the current Parliamentary term, Local Government Minister Surujrattan Rambachan has said. In a statement issued yesterday, Rambachan said all expenditure of taxpayers’ funds is subjected to budgetary approval and “the Parliament will have a chance to debate the $410 million in the upcoming budget.”

The fund was first announced by Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie at a post-Cabinet media briefing in early August and has since stirred debate in the public domain. Rambachan said in the statement that the fund is “not a government development plan” but allows all members of Parliament to access $10 million each to implement projects on behalf of their constituents and for projects chosen in consultation with the people.

Rambachan suggested if it is an election tool, it will be used by the electorate to judge their Member of Parliament. “This criticism does not hold water since it is spread across the board and benefits all MPs,” he said. “If it is an election tool it is because the constituents will be able to determine from the use of the funds how well their problems have been addressed. This means that the fund will cause MPs to be measured on efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness and constituency management.”

Responding to the suggestion that the funds should be put into the hands of the local government corporations or the Selfhelp Commission, Rambachan said: “These organisations have their functions demarcated in the laws which govern what they do.” He said while the Government embraces public scrutiny, “it also has to take the decision to move on with its development programme in the interest of improving the quality of life of people everywhere

Chucky takes Independence Monarch crown TRINIDAD (TG) -- Young-generation calypsonian Roderick “Chucky” Gordon was crowned the Lord Brynner National Independence Calypso Monarch shortly before midnight on Saturday. The versatile entertainer sang his way to the number one position to take home the title and $500,000 prize.

He appeared in position number two at the final of the competition, hosted by the Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism in collaboration with Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (Tuco), staged at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. Bear With Me was the title of the winning selection, a collaborative effort between himself and composer Larry Harewood, that makes a heartfelt plea for patience by anyone looking for signs of faster development in the nation.

“Why you losing patience with me when ah now start the journey; just 50 years, only 50 years old,” says the opening line of the first verse that is followed by a chorus with the plea “Bear with me, bigger nations are in crisis; bear with me, my development is a process... I’m begging you exercise some restraint. “All the negative pictures no need to paint. Because I am not your enemy. Work along with me and you will see; we’ll be on the road to prosperity.”

The victory seemed fully endorsed by members of the large audience who cheered unreservedly after the performance, and even more so when the results were announced.

Chucky is at present a second-year student at the University of the West Indies (UWI), pursuing a master’s degree in human resource management. He pursues several cultural activities, inclusive of drama performances and music education.

Placing second for the $250,000 prize was another crowd favourite Michelle Henry, doing a creatively-composed Christophe Grant selection titled Our National Watchwords.

Henry is an accomplished musician who played the saxophone with the now disband-

ed Divine Echoes Orchestra, and has been on the cast of the Icons Calypso Tent since its inception in 2005.

Third place and $150,000 went to Karen Eccles-Thomas singing Give, I Will Reciprocate, a harmonious composition from the pen of Larry Harewood. A former national calypso queen, Eccles-Thomas is also a Caribbean Song Festival winner (Trinidad leg), Best Village performer, and qualifier for the semifinals of the national calypso monarch competition on ten occasions.

Contestants were judged by a panel comprising Dianne Marshall-Holdip, Paul Masey, Dr Pheadra Pierre, Sheila Warner, Jessel Murray, journalist David Cuffy and Leslie Clement. Co-ordinators were Hugh Pantaleon, Adrian Benjamin, Jennilyn Hamblyn-Raphael and Carl Jordan, under the chairmanship of Justice Malcolm Holdip.

The finalists were accompanied by Errol Ince and the Music Makers. Making guest appearances were Mavis John, Juenes Agape Choir, Shiv Shakti Dancers and Malik Folk Performing Company, Mighty Trini (Robert Elias), Skhi (Dwayne Arthur), Brian London and SuperBlue (Austin Lyons). Show hosts were Shirlane Hendrickson and Errol Fabien.

Results: 1. Roderick Gordon—Bear With Me 2. Michelle Henry—Our National Watchwords 3. Karen Eccles—Give, I will Reciprocate Other placings and selections, with rewards of $50,000 each, were: 4. Heather MacIntosh—The Reason 5. Kizzie Ruiz—T and T Forever 6. Karene Asche—Cascadu 7. Sugar Aloes (Michael Osouna)‚—Team T and T 8. Singing Sandra (Sandra Des Vignes-Millington)—Red, White and Black 9. Duane O’Connor—Unity In Independence 10. King Luta (Morel Peters)—Fifty Fifty.

Claxton Bay teen shot, thrown out moving car TRINIDAD (TG) -- When a fight broke out at a bar in Claxton Bay on Saturday night, teenager Tevin Alexander tried to avoid trouble by running away. However, his escape was short-lived as his four assailants followed him, pulled him into their car, shot him in the head and threw him out. The recount of Alexander’s killing was related to his family who pleaded with the police to arrest his killers. Up to late yesterday, a suspect was in custody.

However, investigators said the suspect claimed Alexander was the victim of a hitand-run accident. Police also seized a white Wingroad which was stained with fresh blood.

Up to late yesterday, investigators were trying to piece together the details of Alexander’s death. Initial reports indicate that around 3 am, Alexander, 18, of Sum Sum Hill, was liming at Side Bar in Claxton Bay when a fight broke out. A witness who was standing opposite the bar said “bottles began to fly.”

Some of Alexander’s cousins were also reportedly involved in the fight. Alexander then

left the bar and called her. “I was across the road talking to him on the phone so I told him to keep running and I will meet him,” the witness said. Fearful for her life, the woman said she ran up the road and told Alexander she would meet up with him later.

However, it is believed that four men who were in the the fight left the bar, followed Alexander in their white Wingroad and pulled him in. A relative claimed that the men shot Alexander in the head and then threw him out. As he fell, Alexander broke his neck. His mother Michelle Alexander said she wanted closure in the death. She said she was at home around 4.20 am when she got a call informing her something had happened to her son.

“I knew it was bad news. They killed my son,” she said. Alexander was her second child and was described as a loveable person. An autopsy has been scheduled to be done on Alexander’s body today at the Forensic Science Centre in St James. Supt Johnny Abraham of the Central Division is heading investigations.

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Jamaica rated fall - lending goes up Continued From Page 3 -- The marginal increase in business loans followed two consecutive quarters of growth, averaging 5.6 per cent, but bettered net repayments of $2 billion (or a 1.6 per cent decline in business loans) for the June 2011 quarter.

Expansion in business lending was largely reflected in distribution, professional and other services, and manufacturing, which grew by 15.3 per cent, from $8.2 billion to $9.4 billion. The growth in manufacturing was largely due to growth in lending to the food and drink sector, to which loans increased from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion.

There were net repayments from tourism, construction and land development, and agriculture and fishing.

The continued growth in commercial bank loans was supported by a trend decline in weighted average loan rates, which fell by an average of 0.34 percentage points to 17.3 per cent, reflecting a decline in all categories of loans.

On average, the rate fell by 1.9 percentage points (from 12.2 per cent to 10.3 per cent) over the review quarter.

“The overall decline in the weighted average lending rate to the private sector largely reflected the impact of increased competition in the mortgage financing and personal loans segments of the domestic bank lending market,” said the central bank in its quarterly monetary policy report.

Personal credit still had the highest average lending rate of 21.17 per cent, although it was lower than the 21.57 per cent measured by the BOJ at the end of March.

Notably, there was also a marked improvement in commercial banks’ loan quality during the review quarter.

At end-June 2012, the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 6.7 per cent ($23 billion) relative to 8.4 per cent ($19 billion) at end-March 2012 and 7.9 per cent ($20.1 billion) at end-June 2011.

Mortgage financing rates fell the sharpest.

Millions in royalties owed increase the number of reciprocal agreements we have in place with other similar collecting societies worldwide. To this end, we recently concluded a reciprocal agreement with SoundExchange in respect of the Record Producers/Labels that we represent,” Mullings said in an email response.

The Sound Exchange website also issued a warning that copyright holders should register claims by October 15 or they could find themselves missing out on unclaimed royalties collected three or more years ago.

Continued From Page 1 -- Evon Mullings of JAMMS (Jamaica Music Society) a network of producers and collecting societies based in Kingston, told the Sunday Observer that his organisation has a royalty arrangement with SoundExchange for its list of 400 artistes and music producers.

“Part of our objective is to strategically

“Sound Exchange is authorised by law to release older unclaimed royalties to offset our costs and distribute proportionally to those we already pay. We have repeatedly held off on doing this, but we need your help to spread the word and get recording artistes and record labels to register,” the statement read.

Recently, Ibo Cooper disclosed there was millions of dollars in unclaimed royalties for Jamaican artistes in France.

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Trinidad fireworks sales skyrocket TRINIDAD (TG) -- After experiencing a dent in revenue as a result of the state of emergency last year, the two leading operators in pyrotechnics—FireOne Fireworks and FirePower Fireworks are finally recovering, thanks to the 50th anniversary of Independence. Sales are increasing with customers and businesses rushing to buy flags and an array of fireworks. Both businesses are boasting of spectacular and breathtaking displays on August 31.

Chief executive officer of FireOne Fireworks Andre Abraham who has been in business for 17 years said orders had been ongoing.

He said Trinis were always last-minute shoppers and that it was only about two weeks ago that orders began to pour in. Interviewed at his Macoya-based warehouse on Friday, Abraham said in years gone by the demand for fireworks and flags was not as high and intense as it is now.

“Usually we don’t sell much fireworks or flags for Independence. It is not a big season but this year for our 50th anniversary we have seen a huge demand for flags and flagpoles and also a lot of requests for fireworks for shows.” He also said business owners wanted their buildings to look patriotic. FireOne Fireworks’ location in Macoya is known as the home of the national flag.

Measuring 2,400 square feet, it can be seen from as far as Caroni.

“We plan to open our stores for the first time for this Independence. Last year there was the state of emergency so our entire business

was crushed. For one year, we just couldn’t sell fireworks,” he said. In 2010, he had offered his warehouse to be used as a relief shelter to victims who were affected by the floods. He said over the last two years he had lost a considerable amount of revenue.

Customers can look forward to more than 300 new types of fireworks such as top-top, helicopter, kaleidoscope, “pretty woman” and baby boomers. Then there are the regulars like Roman candles, rockets, fountains, multi-cakes and spinners. Also, as a gift to the public, retail customers will receive a 50 per cent discount on all their purchases. “We want to take the fireworks to the people. We want everybody to be able to afford to celebrate with fireworks,” he said.

A flag-raising ceremony was expected to take place at the Divali Nagar site where Abraham’s company will put on a display.

Also, a display was planned when the curtains came down on the Twenty20 for 50 Cricket Festival at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain last night. On Independence night, he promised a display of fireworks that “is gonna be out of this world” at the Oval. He said his team was working on it for the last two weeks and would last for about 12 to 15 minutes, however, he said people would feel as though it’s an hour.

“It will be so intense and so interesting,” he said. Meanwhile, managing director of Fire Power Fireworks Khalid Ghany assured that his company was “going all out” for Independence night. In a telephone interview,

Ghany said a lot of work was done to ensure that the displays at the Queen’s Park Savannah, San Fernando Hill and Shaw Park in Tobago will be “the best shows ever seen in T&T.” Ghany said he decided to bring in items which were appropriate for the grand celebrations.

“It will be spectacular...It will be intense,” he said. He too said it was unlike people to shop for fireworks for Independence Day but was “pleasantly surprised” at the response in the last few weeks. “There is a heightened sense

of patriotic awareness,” he said. People had been making requests and placing orders and Ghany said he anticipated an increase in sales.

He said sports organisations and clubs in several communities were organising celebrations and were purchasing fireworks.

As usual, Abraham and Ghany have asked the public to be responsible and have respect for the elderly and for pets when using fireworks.

Toronto Pan/Parapan American Games

By Cindy Ramkumar July 10-26, 2015 takes us to Toronto for the Pan American Games, and August 7-14, 2015 for the Parapan American Games.

These games are held every four years in the year before the Summer Olympics. Pan Am and Parapan games’ mission is to promote, develop and celebrate sports in the Americas and the Caribbean.

The city of Toronto is privileged to host and showcase the first international MultiSport event games, since the British Empire Games in 1930. In November 2009, Toronto was given this privilege.

These games will be Canada’s largest MultiSport event, with over 10,000 athletes, coaches and officials converging into Toronto’s 40 competition venues, taking part in

48 sporting events. Fierce competition is expected since Pan Am countries are amongst the top 10 leading countries in high profile summer sports such as swimming, boxing, soccer, volleyball, and baseball to name a few.

Seventeen (17) municipalities stretching from the Golden Horseshoe, Welland to Oshawa, will be hosting these games. These games are expected to generate over 15,000 jobs, and over 2000 volunteers. Approximately 20% of Toronto’s population was born in Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) countries, and as such 41 competing nations will experience the “home-town” feeling during the games. Come out, support and enjoy these games while taking advantage of every opportunity to experience a piece of your home country, and support Toronto and Canada proudly.

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Allrounder Ganga leads from front Former T&T captain Daren Ganga showed off his allround credentials with an unbeaten 25 and figures of 3-0-15-3, while Devon Smith made an attacking 54 as Ganga’s All Star XI defeated the Brian Lara All Star XI by 18 runs in the third place playoff of the Twenty20 for 50 Cricket Festival at the Queen’s Park Oval yesterday. Lara himself had laid the foundation for a match-winning innings in front of an adoring home crowd though he left the crease under controversial circumstances for a well played 34 from 37 balls. After Ganga won the toss and chose to bat, Devon Smith played another whirlwind innings, striking three fours and a six off 45 balls to carry his tournament tally to 129 (95) for twice out. He and Asad Fudadin (20 off 17) added 49 for the second wicket in 5.4 overs to carry the team to 78 for two by the 11th over.

Batting at number four, Ganga began cautiously before accelerating towards the end, striking a solitary boundary off 25 balls. Upping the pace in the closing overs was Justin Kemp with a muscular 23 off 15 before being caught and bowled by Dwayne Smith (40-45-2) with three balls left. He and Ganga’s quick fire fifth-wicket stand of 28 from 17 balls carried the team to a competitive 144 for five in its 20 overs. Lara promoted himself to open the batting with Dwayne Smith, who made his intentions clear by striking Fudadin to the boundary in the first over. Lara looked in good touch himself, guiding one for three down to third man off Hinds in the second though Smith threatened to steal the show by dispatching the Bajan into the corporate box-

es of the Constantine Stand the next ball. The mayhem continued as Lara slashed one off Fudadin dangerously past gully on its way to the boundary before Smith slogged another six into the Carib Stand two balls later.

Switching Hinds for spinner Khary Pierre could not stop Smith, who hit a straight six and straight four off consecutive balls as the team sped to 42 off four overs. Lara would not be outdone, sweeping Hinds over short fine leg for four before pushing a single to allow Smith to sweep another boundary a few balls later to bring up the 50. Smith’s brutal 14-ball cameo came to an end when he was bowled by Hinds for 33 attempting a swipe down the ground. Mario Belcon (5) played on to Kevin Stoute a short while later to bring together Lara and Gibbs, determined to get a big score in his final innings of the trip. Having made seven though, the South African was run out going for a quick single for the second time in as many days and would have been disappointed heading back to the dugout with just 24 runs under his belt in three innings.

Smith’s fireworks allowed Lara to take his time with singles and twos but at 91 for three in the 13th over, controversy arose. Attempting, a wild hook off medium pacer Stoute, he was given out caught behind by umpire Danesh Ramdhanie though square leg umpire Gerald Wilson called a no ball due to its height. After some words between Lara, Ramdhanie and the players, Lara strode off as the scorers debated whether to rule him as out or retired in the scorebooks. His re-

moval set off a lower order collapse, fuelled

by Ganga’s offspin, with the next six wickets going down for 35 runs. As the wickets tumbled and the game swayed toward Ganga’s team, Dwight Yorke stood firm with a courageous five off 10 balls before losing his off stump to Justin Kemp to close the game.

Scoreboard Daren Ganga All Star XI D Smith c Khan b Ramnarine 54 L Bosman c and b Smith 9 A Fudadin c Ramnarine b Khan 20 D Ganga not out 25 K Stoute b Edwards 3 Kemp c and b Smith 23 Extras (lb 1, w8, nb 1) 10 Total (20 overs; 5 wickets) 144 FOW: 1-29 (Bosman, 4.4 ov), 2-78 (Fudadin, 10.2 ov), 3-105 (Smith, 15.1), 4-113 (Stoute 16.4), 5-141 (Kemp, 19.3) Bowling: Edwards: 4-0-23-1, Collins 4—032-0, Smith 4-0-45-2, I Khan 4-0-23-1, Ramnarine 4-0-20-1 Brian Lara All Star XI B Lara c Puttick b Stoute 34 D Smith b Hinds 33 M Belcon b Stoute 5 H Gibbs run out 7 I Khan c Stoute b D. Ganga 8 J Guillen c Kemp b D. Ganga 2 C Browne c Fudadin b D. Ganga 13 D Yorke b Kemp 5 F Edwards run out 2 P Collins c Puttick b Kemp 4 D Ramnarine not out 1

Extras (lb3, w8, nb1) 12 Total (18.4 overs, 9 wickets) 126 FOW: 1-51 (D. Smith, 4.6 ov), 2-61 (Belcon, 6.5 ov), 3-75 (Gibbs, 9.3 ov), 3-91 (Lara (retired), 12.2 ov), 5- 102 (Guillen, 13.6 ov), 6-115 (Browne, 15.6), 7-118 (Edwards, 16.4), 8-125 (Collins, 18.1 ov), 9-126 (Yorke, 18.4) Bowling: Fudadin 2-0-19-0, Hinds 3-0-32-1, Pierre 3-0-25-0, Stoute 4-0-18-1, Kemp 3.40-11-2, Ganga 3-0-15-3.

Result: Daren Ganga All Star XI won by 18 runs.

Man of the Match: Daren Ganga

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Caribbean Pot: Juicy Caribbean papaya salad

Chris De La Rosa Contributor Ingredients 1 ripe papaya (2-3lbs) 2 tablespoon cilantro (or shado beni) juice of a lime 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger pinch salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 bird pepper (chili pepper) 1/2 small red onion Notes: Use any sort of spicy pepper you have or like and remember that the majority of heat when it comes to peppers are in the seeds and the membrane surrounding the seeds (avoid using if you’re concerned about the heat). A half-ripe papaya will work best, especially for holding it’s shape and working with in general.

The first step is to cut, seed and peel the papaya. Basically all you have to do is trim off the stem area, then cut in half lengthwise. Then use a spoon to scrape off all the seeds and discard. Now cut into segments and peel. I used a sharp pairing knife, but a potato peeler will work just as well. Give it

a rinse with cool water and cut into 1 inch pieces (cube).

Put the pieces of papaya in a bowl and chop the pepper, cilantro and red onion (very fine).

It’s now time to assemble everything. In the bowl with the papaya, add the chopped

pepper, red onion and cilantro, squeeze in the fresh lime juice as well as the other ingredients… don’t forget to grate the ginger into the mix as well. Now (be gentle if your papaya is fully ripe) toss and serve. Works great if you can leave it in the fridge for 1015 minutes to marinate a bit and chill.

I’m sure if you’d like to get a bit more creative you can always add a pinch of brown sugar and a few drops of honey to the mix.

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Natural Component of Apple Peels Found To Help Prevent Muscle Weakening natures to the signatures of cells treated with more than 1300 bioactive small molecules led them to ursolic acid as a compound with effects that might counteract those of atrophy.

Trish Browning Contributor In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising.

The findings reported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising new nutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.

“Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging,” explained researchers from The University of Iowa, Iowa City. “It prolongs hospitalization, delays recoveries and in some cases prevents people from going home. It isn’t well understood and there is no medicine for it.”

The research team first looked at what happens to gene activity in muscles under conditions that promote weakening. Those studies turned up 63 genes that change in response to fasting in both people and mice and another 29 that shift their expression in the muscles of both people who are fasting and those with spinal cord injury.

Comparison of those gene expression sig-

“Ursolic Acid is an interesting natural compound,” they said. “It’s part of a normal diet as a component of apple peels.

They always say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away...”

The researchers next gave Ursolic Acid to fasted laboratory subjects. Those experiments showed that ursolic acid could protect against muscle weakening as predicted. When ursolic acid was added to the food of normal subjects for a period of weeks, their muscles grew. Those effects were traced back to enhanced insulin signaling in muscle and to corrections in the gene signatures linked to atrophy.

The subjects given ursolic acid also became leaner and had lower blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. The findings therefore suggest that ursolic acid may be responsible for some of the overall benefits of healthy eating.

“We know if you eat a balanced diet like mom told us to eat you get this material,” the researchers explained “People who eat junk food don’t get this.”

It is not yet clear whether the findings will translate to human patients, but the goal now is to “figure out if this can help people.” If so, they don’t yet know whether Ursolic Acid at levels that might be consumed as part of a normal diet might or might not be enough.

The benefits of will power

Monique Bartlett Contributor So it’s time for you to lose weight and get fit. You know you need to do it but you just don’t feel like doing it. It’s time to call on your willpower to give you the best advantage to create the body of your dreams.

Willpower makes you strong, confident and in control in order to help you to achieve your weight loss goals. Willpower actually affects every area of your life. It helps you to say yes to what you want and no to what you don’t. Having a rock-solid willpower gives you the body that you want. It gives you the confidence you need to achieve your goals and the ability to push through the hard times when you think you can’t accomplish your goals.

By having more willpower you will achieve

greater fitness and greater weight loss.

By becoming more fit you will have the healthiest, leanest, most active body possible.

If you’re struggling with your willpower, then it will be very difficult to lose the weight and keep it off for good. It’s all about the little voices in your head and which voice you choose to listen to. If you really don’t think you can rely on your willpower, you may need to reach out to a professional such as a personal trainer or health coach.

Your willpower will help your confidence grow, which will make you more motivated to give yourself the gift of health and fitness. As your confidence, strength and clarity grow the greater achievements you will accomplish. The more motivation you have for fitness and weight loss, the greater your results and the happier you will eventually be.

This internal state of strength is a huge advantage, and it helps you to feel fully alive while you are on your healthy weight loss journey. By keeping your end goal in mind it will fuel your resolve and your willpower will keep you heading down the right health and fitness path.

Dental Mercury fillings Controversy Dr. Matthew S Weekes BSC DDS MTh DMin

Contributor Silver fillings have been used by dentists worldwide for the last 150 years on posterior and anterior teeth.

In the absence of a better substance, it was the standard material to fill these teeth to prevent the spread of decay resulting in loss of teeth.

These fillings are composed mainly of silver powder and elemental mercury, supplemented by some other metals. When mixed together in the dental office the resultant putty is compacted tightly in the prepared area of the tooth from which the decay is removed. While still in the soft stage it is carved to restore the original outline form of the tooth. Within an hour it is hard enough for the patient to chew on it.

What is all the fuss about?

It is the ever increasing awareness of the harmful effects of mercury. Regardless of the beneficial applications of mercury, it is a poison in all its forms.

Mercury exists in 3 forms. 1. Organic or methyl mercury sometimes found in fish.

In recognition of its harmful effects, fish and shellfish are routinely tested for the existence of mercury. 2. Elemental mercury is a component of dental silver or amalgam fillings. This puts the spot light on the dental profession. There have been scientific tests and studies by Health Canada, FDA and CDC (Centre for disease control). They have concluded that the levels found do not pose a risk to the general public, except in a few cases where there might be hypersensitivity to any of the components. However it is now mandatory for all dentists to install an amalgam separator connected to the office plumbing to prevent the mercury compound from getting in the water supply. 3. Other mercury compounds. These have varying amounts of mercury.

High exposure of any of these forms can adversely affect the health of a person.

Some of the symptoms may be neurological, skin rashes, dermatitis and others.

Here is the good news.

The silver fillings are rapidly declining in use as a result of the introduction of tooth colored white fillings, which is a resin and does not contain mercury. It is esthetic with qualities similar to your natural teeth and durable.

This is now standard of care. A choice that almost all of my patients demand.

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Immigration matters: NOT yet a Canadian Citizen? cell or a waiting aircraft.

Marva Kollar Contributor Canada is one of the best, safest, ethnically diverse and among world-class countries to live. The law also permits dual or multiple citizenships. The immigration goal for thousands who emigrated to Canada is to become a Canadian citizen (citizen), so why has so many Permanent Residents (PRs) neglected to secure their Canadian citizenship status?

For many who lost their permanent residence status by way of serious criminality, it would appear that survivorship for hardened criminals after deportation has been a frightening reality. The transformation from being a PR to a “Deportee” resulted in many running afoul of the law to re-enter to Canada; only to be quickly apprehended by immigration officials, escorted to an immigration holding

In recent years, some PRs and gang members with two charges have been awakened by social cleansing house calls at dawn, in immigration raids. Becoming a citizen is a relatively simple process starts by making a quick call to an Authorized Representative.

Knowledgeable counsel assesses individuals according to the Canadian Citizenship Act, advises whether they meet the basic requirements to apply for citizenship and represents eligible minors and adults with their application, supporting documents, affidavits, translations, test preparation etc. An experienced representative will also advise as to whether applicants are exempt from meeting language requirements, taking oral or written citizenship tests; or not.

force and their Descendents. So why are so many people missing out on a lifetime achievement, bearing little rights, responsibilities and endless privileges such as the: 1. Guaranteed right to stay in Canada; 2. First priority for federal jobs; 3. Right to vote, shape Canada’s future or run for political office; 4. Selection for jury duty; 5. Permanent Canadian citizenship card with no renewal option; 6. Living outside of Canada for longer periods without losing your citizenship status;

7. Ability to live and work in Mexico or USA under NAFTA Treaty provisions; and 8. Canadian passport, ability to travel to many countries without having to obtain a visitor’s visa and return safely by the Canadian government from danger zone.

Oh Canada, not quite the land of opportunity for PRs who has chosen the wrong side of the law. The ugly truth is: it will be a cold day in hell before individuals’ answering “yes” to the self assessment below escape Deportation let alone being granted Canadian citizenship status.

Self-Assessment

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N

• Since 2007, has your Canadian Citizenship been taken away?

• Are you serving a sentence, on parole, on probation or are you in prison?

• Since 2009, were you convicted of a crime under any Act of Parliament?

Citizenship can be obtained by being a first, second and subsequent Descendents born to Canadian citizens outside of Canada, through adoption or by naturalization; if the permanent resident fulfilled their PR obligations. Also eligible are British subjects residing in Canada on January 1, 1947, the date the Canadian Citizenship Act came into

• Since 2009, were you convicted of an offence under the Citizenship Act? • Are you currently under a removal order?

• Were you told by Canadian officials to leave Canada, but did not budge?

• Are you under investigation for a war crime or crime against humanity?

• Are you charged with war crime or crime against humanity?

• Have you been convicted of war crime or crime against humanity?

• Since 2008, have you been in prison, on parole or on probation for more than 1-year?

Marketing your business online Internet marketing is often seen as a difficult business, but that is only true if you don’t know the right way to do it. Like anything else, you need to be educated about the business models if you want to be successful.

if you make a misstep going to Google, googel.com will still redirect you to your intended destination. By purchasing similar domain names, you can ensure that your customers will hit their target every time.

Use your handwriting to your advantage.

Write a handwritten letter and scan in it to your website to show customers that a real person is behind it. Customers enjoy it when a website is personable, so writing a guarantee in your own script shows customers that you are trustworthy and dependable.

Social networking is a big part of increasing traffic to your site, so you should make it easy for users to share your information with others on these sites. If you have a Retweet button, a +1 button or a Facebook Like button on your site, then every time it is pressed your site is reaching a larger audience.

Internet marketing is inevitably intertwined with search engine optimization; solidifying a strong search engine optimization strategy is critical. Search engine optimization helps people find your website and, by extension, your brand’s marketing messages. Much of your marketing will be more effective if you can lead people to your own online property effectively through search engine optimization.

If there is a way to send out press releases for events happening at your website or events related to your business. Make it something that is truly newsworthy and you never know who will pick it up.

The more exposure you can get for your business and your product, the better. You never know what stories will be picked up on a slow news day.

Memory and product recognition are key in internet marketing, so use logos and slogans to help brand you and your products.

The easier it is for people to remember your products, the better off you will be when they want to purchase again. Even the most obscure products can be sold with ease, if they have a catchy slogan.

When you are buying a domain for your business, consider purchasing domains your website could be mistaken for. For example,

You should reward the visitors that have given you help, by promoting their links on your homepage. This will help in two ways: It will show users that helping is rewarded, prompting them to do it more. And, it shows that you appreciate all of your users.

You have the tools and the skill set to apply a proper marketing plan that can successfully promote your business online. The tips in this article were constructed to add to your marketing plan, as you are never done learning or improving. You may have even found a new technique to employ.

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Your Horoscope - August 29th 2012 Aries Horoscope (March 21-April 20): A specific project, ambition, or necessity becomes an all-consuming target now. There’s still more working out to do, but Virgo month inches you closer to the goal post. Look to Mars in Scorpio to uncover more, deepen your resolve, and set a new strategy into play. Social, romantic, or solitary, Friday and Saturday’s entertainment hits it just right.

Taurus Horoscope (April 21May 21): Virgo month is your best time of the year for getting a move on. Put ambition to work for you while your celestial success ratio is heightened and your gains should please you. Now through October 6, Mars in Scorpio calls you to face a challenge head-on. Show up for yourself, love yourself more, and you’ll see that your relationship dynamics will immediately transform.

Gemini Horoscope (May 23-June 20): It’s time to get yourself back on track. Both the sun’s advance into Virgo and Mars’s advance into Scorpio will help you to naturally feng-shui your consciousness. A glimmer of progress is all the encouragement you’ll need to commit yourself more fully to the improvement you desire. Resistance or excuses can’t cut it any longer.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21July 20): Over the next couple of days you’ll naturally begin to open up to a new line of thinking, viewing, and planning. The sun’s advance into Virgo helps you to engage in a more productive dialogue with yourself and others, too. Mars in Scorpio motivates and empowers you through October 6. What do you want? Stay focused, go get it.

Leo Horoscope (July 21Aug. 22): The next couple of days could reveal something you have overlooked or downplayed. What’s more, a surprise advantage or unexpected opportunity can get the ball rolling faster. A shift of perspective, approach, or attitude builds a more effective bridge. The sun in Virgo and Mars in Scorpio prompt you to face what’s necessary and to correct, fix, or improve where it will serve you best.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23Sept. 22): While plenty of uncertainty still remains, you’ll gain on it now. Your birthday month sets you onto a bold, fresh-page initiative. Enhancing your resourcefulness, tenacity, confidence, and smarts, Mars in Scorpio helps you zero in on your best bets and make the most of each moment. Have something to say, promote, change, or negotiate? You’ll do it with greater effectiveness now.

Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23Oct. 22): Virgo month naturally shifts your attention to the cleanup, research, organizing, and work that lies ahead.

Through October 6, Mars in Scorpio helps you stay better-focused and keeps your motivation going strong. Even so, on Thursday and Friday you could find yourself at a loss or in a temporary energy drain. Simplify plans, reduce output and expectations. If you don’t have to, don’t.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23Nov. 21): They don’t call you a powerhouse for nothing! With freshly refuelled Mars in Scorpio running your show, there’s very little that can deter or distract you. Get a jump-start now and you’ll position yourself at an advantage in both the short and long term. Today’s opportunity is greater than you may fully realize. It all adds up; don’t discount a thing.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): There may be more to deal with now, but try not to unnecessarily overextend yourself. Make it easy on yourself as best you can. Resolving a dilemma is a mixture of timing and playing-out of circumstances. There’s no need to force what isn’t coming naturally. Solutions, answers, and inspiration should come readily. When it’s right, it’ll instantly grab hold of you.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 21-Jan. 20): An improvement and opportunity cycle begins now. Both the Virgo sun and Mars in Scorpio suggest it’s the right time to explore a new option, avenue, or lifestyle. Moving it forward from here is less difficult than you envision. In fact, you’ll handle it and transition well. Aim to cut loose or get away for the weekend. On Monday, it’s back to task.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 21-Feb. 18): It’s time to shift onto a new program and to wrap up what’s unfinished.

Mars in Scorpio and the Virgo sun draw your attention to financial shortfalls and priorities. Your ambition increases, and this can only be a good thing. Overall, you’ll find you can stay the course better from here.

Friday and Saturday set you on an upswing.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 18-March 20): Past Thursday, you should start to see your way more clearly. While the Virgo sun keeps you fully aware of the needs, work, missing pieces, or problems yet to solve, through October 6, Mars in Scorpio pumps you full of confidence, courage, and can-do. The more you go looking for it, the more opportunity you’ll find.

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Will the Province Reset the Agreement with 407ETR? islation” ... that it was Mr. Parmar’s publicly-stated opinion that there are provisions to reset the agreement in favor of the Province and motorists if the Premier chooses to act.

Tammy Flores Contributor Kitchener Waterloo & Vaughan’s By-elections are in full swing. I decided to pay Steven Del Duca, the Liberal’s candidate, a visit to broach the 407 ETR topic. Since 407ETR issues are important to the City of Vaughan, I thought it would be interesting to see his point of view and what, if anything, he was willing to do, to reign in this company.

We discussed how gridlock had social, economic and health impacts and how there is something fundamentally wrong with allowing a private company, whose motives are purely profit based, to have such control when you weigh what’s at stake. Although he didn’t believe anything could be done regarding the lease the Province signed with this private company, I informed him that Mr. Jodie Parmar, the architect behind the overall privatization including the 407 Act and the Concession Agreement, who also was an expert witness in the litigation between the Province and 407 ETR that Justice Hudson described in his 2004 ruling as the “very senior employee of the Province who led and managed the process for privatization, the governing agreements and the leg-

Steven Del Duca committed to me that regardless of weather or not he is elected to Queen’s Park on September 6th, 2012, he would raise this topic and try to keep this dialogue open.

I thanked him and requested that since these issues are controlled centrally at Queen’s Park, the most effective move forward would be to arrange for either the Premier or the Minister of Transportation to sit down with us as previously promised, to discuss acting on those provisions. Mr. Parmar is in a better position to explain the triggers in the agreements/law that allow the Province to reset the agreement without penalty. Acting on these provisions in the agreement/legislation will finally address long outstanding service and toll issues. We are hopefully this meeting will take place soon. As an added bonus, by exercising these provisions in the agreement, this will allow the Province to transfer at least $1 billion away from 407ETR. In an environment where the Province is keen to reset agreements with teachers, for half the amount they can save by resetting the agreement with 407ETR, I think it’s a reasonable request to consider this option because those dollars can be better used elsewhere in the Ontario economy rather than lining the pockets of investors.

Car maintenance tips that will improve gas mileage These days with high fuel costs it is important to get the most one can from our car’s fuel. It may not be possible to put a smaller engine in a big car but there are some things on can do to make your old car more fuel efficient.

The first and most obvious thing one can do is keep our cars serviced regularly.

Ideally a full service once per annum and if possible an interim service every six months. Servicing will not only make your car more reliable but will ensure all adjustments are correct, which will in the long run will burn less fuel and make your car more fuel efficient.

Next, remove items from the car that do not need to be there like tool kits and other equipment. Anything which does not really have to live in the car on a semi permanent basis. This will reduce weight and make the car more fuel efficient.

Also consider removing luggage racks and roof luggage boxes when they are not required. These items are not aerodynamic and will cause your car to burn more fuel than it needs to. Bicycles are better attached to the rear of the car than on the roof where they will drag against the wind which might increase fuel consumption.

Air conditioners; when in use also require additional fuel to work. On cooler days leave the air conditioner off if you can.

Or you might try during hotter weather to only use the air conditioner in spurts rather than having it on continuously.

Opened windows can slow a car down or it make it work harder to maintain the same speed.

Check tyre pressures regularly as a badly inflated tyre will cost you fuel as it creates additional drag when driving. It is also dangerous to drive with an under or over inflated tyre.

Air filters need to be clean and free of dust, grease and other particles. Spark plugs need occasional cleaning and gap resetting. Make sure all high tension cables are secure and not shorting out against the engine or body work. Check all earth connections.

It is largely overlooked, but do make sure your battery is in good condition. The engine will worker harder therefore use more fuel if it constantly trying to charge up a faulty battery. Also a faulty battery will sooner or later let you down.

Basically, anything you do under the hood to make your car run smoother will in the long run save you pennies.