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Sentencing is set forJanuary 11, 2012, at whichtime the Ramsundars face hun-dreds of years in prison.

According to the trial testi-mony, the three Ramsundarsheld Shane out to be a federalagent – complete with a real-looking gun, a badge and falseID card – and a deeply religiousPandit, who could obtain cheapgovernmentally seized realestate properties in Florida andthe Ozone Park/RichmondHill/Jamaica areas of Queens.

In particular, the two elderRamsundars claimed that thegovernment allowed their spe-cial agents first option to buythe properties seized from taxevaders and drug dealers cheap-ly, prior to their public auction.

Shane Ramsundar then toldhis victims that he would pur-chase properties and obtainmortgages for them, with hisspecial government connec-tions, and then transfer thedeeds over to them, and theycould live in the residences orre-sell them at great profit.

Checks were launderedthrough eleven different bankaccounts – eight belonging toShantal Ramsundar and threebelonging to the family’s race

car repair company, Baba BoostRacing, Inc., of Long IslandCity, of which ShantalRamsundar is the president andGomatee Ramsundar is the man-ager. In total, the Ramsundarsreceived a total of more than$1.5 million from eleven vic-tims.

It is further alleged that, incarrying out the immigrationportion of their scheme, ShaneRamsundar again posed as anICE/FBI agent and convincedvictims that he could use hisinsider access to get peoplegreen cards, have them removedfrom deportation lists, and evenget them off “terrorist watchlists” in exchange for sums ofmoney.

Gomatee Ramsundar aidedher husband by convincingsome of the victims that hecould obtain the necessaryimmigration documents, andwas present when some of thevictims turned over theirmoney.

Shantal Ramsundar alsoaided in the scheme by holdingher father out as an FBI agent,and by cashing checks and laun-dering substantial amounts ofthe proceeds through bankaccounts in her name.

By Patrick MaitlandStreet Hype Editor

President of Bio Life Systems, David ‘Squeeze’Annakie, is rejecting claims by his formerChief Operating Officer (COO), Richard

Edwards, that the products were overpriced and a“blatant rip-off’ of consumers.

Edwards told St reet Hy p e that he resignedfrom the company on Wednesday (November 24),because he was very uncomfortable with the pricingof the Bio Life products.

“I think the prices are oppressive, extraordi-nary in nature and, in some cases, just a blatant rip-off. Besides, the company offers very little in termsof health education and disease prevention, theemphasis is strictly on selling a product. That's notmy idea of helping people who are in distress andsuffering with many different ailments,” hecharged.

He added that “This runs contrary to everythingthat I personally believe in and, inevitably, I had todivorce myself from that company. I like helpingthe people; I like to make an impact on the lives ofother people.”

However, Annakie observed that Edwards decid-ed to resign after he (Annakie) discovered that theCOO was operating his personal business out ofBio Life offices.

“He was receiving mail and having my employ-

ees accepting cash on his behalf. I also found out hetook my staff on an external trip without myknowledge,” Annakie said.

Annakie also said that Edwards’ behavior was aclear conflict of interest, considering the positionwhich he (Edwards) held.

“We pulled him from our airwaves, when hestarted promoting himself and his own product,”noted Annakie.

“Bio Life is an excellent product, that is notcheap and must be priced accordingly,” Annakieexplained. He said that it was his responsibility toset prices to satisfy the needs of customers andremain viable. “We priced the product to cover ourexpenses, including paying our staff and retailers,”he pointed out.

“Less than a year since we started operations,all the Bio Life products are averaging 300 bottlesper day. The customers know and trust the products,as the results are helping people,” Annakieclaimed.

Meanwhile, in an unrelated story, Annakieconfirmed that after some 14 years as the sole attor-ney on Link Up radio, Brad Bernstein of Spar &Bernstein is no long at the station. “Brad cut my feeby 60%, and I decided to allow other lawyers on theradio to make up for the shortfall in revenue. This isabout business, if he wants exclusive rights on thisstation he must pay the full rates,” Annakiestressed.

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Queens were conv i cted Wednesday (November 22 ) o f s ec-ond-and thi rd-deg ree g rand l arceny, fi rs t- and s econd-degree money l aundering , fi rs t-degree criminal imper-s onati on and fi rs t-deg ree s cheme to defraud, fo l l owing anearl y three-month jury tri al befo re Queens SupremeCourt Jus ti ce Kenneth C. Ho lder.

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EDITORIAL

The popular online encyclope-dia, Wikipedia, describes lead-

ership as the “process of socialinfluence in which one person canenlist the aid and support of othersin the accomplishment of a com-mon task.”

People don’t seem to under-stand that most of the failures ofsocieties come about as a result ofpoor, or lack of, leadership. On theother hand, successes and accom-plishments, in most cases, are as aresult of sound leadership.

The resources and opportuni-ties in the world are limited, andpeople are constantly competingfor their share or benefits. We areno different from the creatures inthe wild that are constantly com-peting for food and to be at the top

of the food chain.The American economy is

currently at its lowest of growth,but even during the best of times,African Americans face highunemployment rate, low literacyand remain among the poorest.

Perhaps, the time is right for anew breed of leaders focusing onempowering people – addressingthe social and economic issues.Martin Luther King, Gandhi andNelson Mandela, most oftenthrough non-violent protests, hadthe courage to challenge the statusquo and stand up against racism,inequality and injustice.

The so-called “Occupy WallStreet”- a people-powered move-ment that began on September 17,2011 in Liberty Square in

Manhattan and has spread to over100 cities in the United States - ismore words than action.

We need empowerment lead-ers to influence policies, serve aspolitical power brokers, as well aspromote entrepreneurship amongthe African American communi-ties.

Studies say that, sinceCaribbean nationals represent ahuge portion of the AfricanAmerican market. Their buyingpower is close to $16.3 billion,making them a significantly afflu-ent, diverse group. We need leader-ship to take advantage of this buy-ing power.

Of the over 24,000 registeredrestaurants within New York City,perhaps a third is owned and oper-

ated by Caribbean nationals, yetinputs valued in the millions,including meats and fresh foods,are supplied by other ethnicgroups.

We should ask the question,why everybody (from other cul-tures) target African American andCaribbean nationals to sell theirconsumer items, including foodand garments?

Readers should understandthat we are in a free-market envi-ronment, with countless opportuni-ties.

Therefore, if we fail to takeadvantage of the marketing andbusiness prospects in our commu-nities, somebody from another cul-ture or background will always bethere to fill the void. patrick@streethype.net

The opinions expressed in this newspaper, except for the above, do not necessarily reflect the views of Street Hype newspaper and its publishers. Please sendyour comments or suggestions to editor@streethypenewspaper.com. Responses should be no longer than 400 words. Not all articles will be published.

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When did Facebook or a text become the only forms of communication

between a man and a woman? Have men totally lost their minds whenit comes to knowing what womenwant? To say that Facebook, the

social networking site which now rules ourlives, is here to stay would be an understate-ment.

Our days and nights are spent snoopingthrough our “Friends” list, or wanna befriends, peeking into the lives of 900 peoplewhom we have never, and will never meet:Looking at pictures for no reason whatsoever,other than just to be nosey.

“Facebook or “Fassbook”, as manyJamaican’s mockingly refer to the site, hasalso created many a problems amongst work-ers and their employers, friends and evenamongst married couples and future couplesto be.

Many women have also been complain-ing that Facebook, along with texting andemailing of course, has also contributed to thedecline in romance, passion and genuinechivalry from possible male suitors. Now,instead of a phone call, men are now “poking” you instead, to get your attention. Oh, thelovely, lovely sound of a poke or a ping onFacebook, versus the ring of a phone. Notonly that but the excessive amount of flirtingand unwise cheating that occurs on Facebook,have led to many break-ups.

Of course one cannot, and should notblame any social networking site, whether itis Twitter, Facebook, Stumble, Linkedin orany other site for that matter, as the intentionof the user is the key. But, it certainly does nothelp to have so many options. Many people,myself included, use Facebook particularly topromote my business ventures, connect withfriends and network with others.

Facebook was a great marketing tool topush my book, “Whose Vagina Is It, Really?”,as my connection with others from monthsago let the cat out of the bag as we say, and sowhen my book was finally published, theword was already out, and the expectationshad already been built up.

However I, like many women and evenmen, sometimes become aggravated by aping, or a poke, and often times go offline,just to avoid the unwanted advances; particu-larly from men whom I know are in seeming-ly in very committed relationships, with oth-

ers who are also on Facebook.One particular gentleman, whose profile

picture shows him sitting with his handsaround his girlfriend in a very long and lovingkiss, had the nerve to ask me, from a poke ofcourse that I should have never responded to,“If the thongs on my book cover was mine,and if I could wear it for him when I came tohis city.”

Appalled and disgusted, I then asked,“So, excuse Donovan, aren’t you withMindy”-of course this is not her real name,but why hurt the poor woman’s feelings? “Doyou not live together as a couple?” I askedhim, trying my best not call him the viscousand cruel names that popped up in my head.

“Yu know how it go man, Sandy,” hetyped back to me as fast as he could. “It iswhat it is.” “No, Donovan,” I typed back tohim. “It is not what it is with me,” as I quick-

ly logged off, telling him that I had to go. Thenerve of him!

Gone are the good old days when lovereigned supreme and men picked up thephone to call, or even send you flowers, to askif “you could be so kind as to go out on a datewith them.” Nowadays, a, “Mama, you lookhot in that dress,” or a poke or a tweet shouldsurely entice you to flirt with them.

As a single gal however, my status atmost times read, “Do not poke me or ping me

please! If you would like to reach me, pleaseemail me at sandydaley88@hotmail.com, oruse my number, if you have it, if you wish totalk!”

I am not your Facebook mistress, girl onthe side, or girl who deserves nothing fromyou but conversations between 9am and 5pm,while you are at work, stealing your employ-er’s billable hours during the day!” Crap, wasthat a ping I just heard while typing this? Iforgot to go offline!

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Former COO claimed Bio Life over-priced

President of Bio Life Systems, David ‘Squeeze’ Annakie, is rejecting claims by his former ChiefOperating Officer (COO), Richard Edwards, that the products were overpriced and a “blatant rip-off’ ofconsumers.

Edwards told Street Hype that he resigned from the company on Wednesday (November 24), because hewas very uncomfortable with the pricing of the Bio Life products.

“I think the prices are oppressive, extraordinary in nature and, in some cases, just a blatant rip-off.Besides, the company offers very little in terms of health education and disease prevention, the emphasisis strictly on selling a product. That's not my idea of helping people who are in distress and sufferingwith many different ailments,” he charged.

He added that “This runs contrary to everything that I personally believe in and, inevitably, I had todivorce myself from that company. I like helping the people; I like to make an impact on the lives ofother people.”

However, Annakie observed that Edwards decided to resign after he (Annakie) discovered that the COOwas operating his personal business out of Bio Life offices.

“He was receiving mail and having my employees accepting cash on his behalf. I also found out he tookmy staff on an external trip without my knowledge,” Annakie said.

Annakie also said that Edwards’ behavior was a clear conflict of interest, considering the position whichhe (Edwards) held.

“We pulled him from our airwaves, when he started promoting himself and his own product,” notedAnnakie.

“Bio Life is an excellent product, that is not cheap and must be priced accordingly,” Annakie explained.He said that it was his responsibility to set prices to satisfy the needs of customers and remain viable.

“We priced the product to cover our expenses, including paying our staff and retailers,” he pointed out.

“Less than a year since we started operations, all the Bio Life products are averaging 300 bottles per day.The customers know and trust the products, as the results are helping people,” Annakie claimed.

Meanwhile, in an unrelated story, Annakie confirmed that after some 14 years as the sole attorney onLink Up radio, Brad Bernstein of Spar & Bernstein is no long at the station.

“Brad cut my fee by 60%, and I decided to allow other lawyers on the radio to make up for the shortfallin revenue. This is about business, if he wants exclusive rights on this station he must pay the full rates,”Annakie stressed.

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WASHINGTON:

Acertified public accountant (CPA), andpurported outside auditor for

Provident Capital Indemnity Ltd. (PCI),pleaded guilty Monday (November 21) forhis role in a $670 million fraud schemeinvolving victims in the United States andabroad.

Jorge Luis Castillo, 56, a resident ofNew Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S.District Judge John A. Gibney in theEastern District of Virginia, to conspiring tocommit mail and wire fraud, which carriesa maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.Castillo is scheduled to be sentenced onMay 22, 2012.

According to a statement of facts filedwith Castillo’s plea agreement, PCI was aninsurance and reinsurance company regis-tered in the Commonwealth of Dominicaand doing business in Costa Rica. PCI soldfinancial guarantee bonds to companiesselling life settlements, or securities backedby life settlements, to investors.

These bonds were marketed to PCI’sclients, as a way to alleviate the risk ofinsured beneficiaries living beyond theirlife expectancy. The clients, in turn, typi-cally explained to their investors that thefinancial guarantee bonds ensured that theinvestors would receive their expectedreturn on investment, irrespective ofwhether the insured on the underlying lifesettlement lived beyond his or her lifeexpectancy.

COMRIE HOSTS TURKEY DRIVE: Council Member Leroy Comrie (3rd l) hosted a Turkey Drive onNovember 22nd at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 173-01 108th Avenue Jamaica, NY. “I am glad we canhelp families celebrate Thanksgiving.” Council Member Leroy Comrie said. “Each time we hold this event wehave been able to reach hundreds in the community so they can celebrate the holiday.” More than two hundredturkeys were given out by dozens of volunteers from the church along with police officers from Queens PatrolBoard South.

Senator Charles Schumer is raisingconcerns over retailers adopting

"FootPath technology" that automaticallytracks shoppers' movements without con-sent by monitoring signals from personalcellphones.

J.C. Penny and Home Depot arereportedly considering using the device,which monitors signals from personalcellphones through antennas. At least twomalls already using it stopped this week-end after Schumer contacted them.

The senator has urged the manufacturer, Path Intelligence, toask shoppers to "opt in" before tracking them.

Now the only way to avoid being tracked is by turning offone's cellphone.

"It's sort of creepy to know that every movement you makein any store or in any mall is being followed. Most people prob-ably, in my judgment, wouldn't like that," said Schumer. PathIntelligence says that its technology keeps shoppers' personalinformation anonymous.

The senator is also calling on the Federal Trade Commissionto explore how the new technology violates consumer privacyregulations.

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HHOONNOORRIINNGG RREESSTTAARRTT SSTTUUDDEENNTTSS:: Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes joined Susan Taylor (center),Founder, National Cares Movement and Emeritus Editor-in Chief of ESSENCEmagazine along with (from left): Tammy Samms, Chair, Valerie Charney,Secretary, and Larry Ramsey, Board Member of Brooklyn Cares Mentoring Circle,at the November 21st awards ceremony, honoring fifteen Restart students fortheir achievements. Restart is an educational program of the Department ofEducation which is offered at the Back on Track location, 2318 Atlantic Avenue.Restart provides an intensive educational program for students who are betweenthe ages of 13 and 16 and have been held back one or more times and are cur-rently in the 6th, 7th or 8th grades. Restart students are provided the assistanceto successfully pass the Middle School Exam, qualifying them to enroll in highschool.

MOUNT VERNON — The disappearance of thousands ofdollars from a lockbox used for acity-run summer camp has police

looking into the matter and officials call-ing for greater oversight.City Comptroller Maureen Walker

said Monday that an audit by her officefound $10,600 missing from the estimat-ed $22,000 the city Youth Bureau col-lected for its 2011 Safe Haven day camp.That's more than four times the amountoriginally thought to have been stolen inlate September.After discovering the missing funds,

the Youth Bureau alerted police, fired aclerk-typist who handled cash paymentsfor the camp, and suspended youthbureau employee Dena Williams for twoweeks, Walker said.Both employees made "serious mis-

judgments" about the "safekeeping ofthe lockbox and monies collected" forthe camp, bureau Executive DirectorDaMia Harris wrote in a Sept. 30 letterto the comptroller and the mayor. Shedid not respond to a phone messageMonday.City officials said they did not know

how the funds disappeared. Police ChiefJohn Roland declined to comment on thedepartment's probe.In her letter, Harris pledged to

impose new safeguards: The bureau willnow accept only money orders, no cash,and the deputy director will be responsi-ble for depositing program revenues, shewrote. Walker said that's not enough.

She wants fee collection for theYouth Bureau turned over to her office,where accounting duties are dividedamong different employees.The comptroller also said she plans

to contact the Westchester CountyDistrict Attorney's Office. "Somebodyhas to be responsible," Walker said."We're missing money."Yolanda Robinson, chief of staff for

Mayor Clinton Young, said the safe-guards were already in place whenHarris proposed them, and that her officeacted swiftly to correct the problem."This has always been the mayor's

policy, that receipts are turned over on adaily basis," Robinson said.She said the situation underscores

the need to restore an inspector generalposition after the City Council and thecomptroller succeeded in getting itssalary slashed.

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Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.today invited Bronx residents to make

a difference in their community by joiningtheir local Community Board.

The Office of the Bronx BoroughPresident will be accepting applicationsfor all 12 Community Boards from cityresidents who reside, work or have profes-sional or other significant interests in theBronx.

“Participation on local CommunityBoards can provide Bronx residents with aforum to share with their community theirexpertise and talents,” said Borough

President Diaz. “It is important that com-munity residents participate in the deci-sion making process in their communitieson important budget, land use and servicedelivery issues.”

Applications are available at theBorough President’s Community Boardoffice at (718) 590-3914 or at your localcommunity board office. Interested appli-cants may also get forms on line atbronxboropres.nyc.gov. The deadline forsubmission of applications for the nextround of appointments is February 3,2012.

Diaz Urges BronxResidents to Apply to TheirLocal Community Board

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Cuban vaccineagainst lungcancer to be

tested in BritainHAVANA, Cuba (ACN) --Erik Dâ’Hondt, scientific director of theMalaysian pharmaceutical group Bioven,said that “in a matter of days” a group ofBritish patients will receive the Cimavax-EGF lung cancer vaccine, created by sci-entists at Havana’s Center for MolecularImmunology.

He added that similar tests are alsoplanned for Australia, Thailand andMalaysia.

The vaccine was administered withgood results to more than 1,000 patients inCuba and it has also been registered inPeru and it is in the process of registrationin other Latin American countries such asColombia, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador andArgentina.

Zoraida Acosta, a researcher at theCenter for Molecular Immunology, saidthe vaccine has no severe side effects andincreases the patient’s life expectancy witha good quality of living. It cannot preventthe onset of the disease but will allowadvanced cancer to be controlled by gen-erating antibodies against the proteins thattrigger the uncontrollable processes of cel-lular proliferation.

Cuban scientists believe that the prod-uct’s same basic principle could be used totreat other cancers, including prostate,uterus, and breast cancers.

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Haiti investment forumdraws hundreds of businesspeople

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- More than1,000 businesspeople and governmentofficials took part on Tuesday in theInvest in Haiti Forum, one of the largestmeetings of its kind ever held in theCaribbean, underscoring the strong pri-vate sector...

CARICOM woos Japanese investors

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- CaribbeanCommunity (CARICOM) member statesearlier this week showcased to Japanesebusinessmen the opportunities availablein the region, particularly in the energy,natural resources and information...

Restructured sugar caneindustry could benefit rumproduction in Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Arestructured sugar cane industry holdsgreat potential for the development of theBarbados rum sector. This is the view ofMinister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheriesand Water Resource Management...

St Kitts-Nevis Development Bank

seeks strategic alliances to promote businesses

BASSETERRE St Kitts -- TheDevelopment Bank of St Kitts and Nevishas been working to forge strategicalliances with various partners in theregion as it strives to deliver technicalassistance and support to its current andprospective clients.

Ratings agency lowers outlook on Barbados

to negativeNEW YORK, USA -- Standard & Poor'sRatings Services has lowered its outlookon Barbados from stable to negative,reflecting increasing credit risks drivenby a weakening external financial andeconomic environment.

Bank of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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By Caribbean News Now contributorCASTRIES, St Lucia:The opposition St Lucia Labour Party

(SLP) was returned to power inMonday's general election, five

years after it was defeated by the UnitedWorkers Party (UWP). Meanwhile, inGuyana, chairman of the ElectionsCommission, Dr Steve Surujbally, calledfor patience while votes are counted in thatcountry’s general and regional elections.

This was the first time since theCaribbean Community (CARICOM) wasestablished in 1973 that two full-membercountries of the regional bloc have heldgeneral elections on the same day.

According to preliminary resultsreleased in St Lucia on Tuesday, the SLPwon 11 of the 17 seats in parliament. Ifthese results are confirmed, the leader ofthe SLP, Kenny Anthony, will again besworn in as prime minister, a post he heldfrom 1997-2006.

In remarks to local media, Anthonysaid that his focus will be on the country’sreconstruction and economic development.

The preliminary results matched sev-eral surveys that suggested a likely protestvote against the ruling United Workers

Party, because of the increase in crime andunemployment, as well as failed govern-ment policies.

In Guyana, confusion and uncertaintyseemed to be the order of the day, as theincumbent People's ProgressiveParty/Civic (PPP/C) declared itself thewinner on its Facebook page, while at thesame time requesting a recount in a num-ber of districts.

However, in a subsequent statement,the opposition coalition, A Partnership forNational Unity (APNU) said that it has noconfidence that the integrity of the ballotboxes has not been compromised since theend of the official count on Mondayevening.

“In this regard, APNU is forced toconclude that this is yet another attempt bythe PPP to stall the announcement of theresults of these elections and to create con-fusion among the population,” the state-ment read.

In a statement also released onTuesday, Rickford Burke, the outspokenpresident of the New York-basedCaribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy(CGID), said, “It is a shame and disgracethat after all these years of trial and error,and hundreds of millions of dollars in for-eign aid, technical support and assistancefor capacity building from the internation-al community, the Guyana ElectionsCommission cannot devise an effectivesystem to transmit results from outlyingregions to its headquarters in Georgetown,so as to advise the public of at least pre-liminary results of an election within a rea-sonable period after the close of poll.”

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A federal criminal billof information filed in U.S.District court on July 14charged Thomas C. Briggs,48, of Charlotte, with con-cealing and shielding fromdetection certain aliens whohad remained in the UnitedStates in violation of thelaw.

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The SEVIS program is acomprehensive computer-ized system designed totrack the entry, stay, andexit of foreign students inthe United States. Courtdocuments indicate thatBriggs, as the SEVIS desig-nated school official atUNCC, was responsible formaintaining the SEVISrecords for the university'sforeign students.

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The Department ofHomeland Security (DHS)relies upon the SEVIS sys-tem to ensure that foreignstudents in the United Statesare in compliance with theterms and conditions oftheir F-1 student visa status.

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CALIFORNIA(AP):The Los Angeles Galaxy havesent goalkeeper DonovanRicketts to the MontrealImpact in exchange for alloca-tion money, the teamannounced recently. The movecomes after Ricketts found hisopportunities limited in 2011,thanks to injuries and the emer-gence of Josh Saunders for therecently crowned MLS Cupchampions. Ricketts has spentthree seasons with the Galaxysince joining in December2008.

Cuban coaches tohelp Trinidad ath-

letesPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad --Starting this month, ninecoaches from Cuba will beemployed in Trinidad andTobago, on contract, for a peri-od of two years. The expertiseis being shared as part of abilateral agreement between thetwo countries through theMinistry of Sport and Cuba’sNational Institute of Sport,Physical Education andRecreation (CubaDeportes).The primary aims of the agree-ment are to improve the stan-dard of performance of athletes,as well as to maximize athlete-coach development programs.

'Annie's Revenge'returns toJamaica

in DecemberKINGSTON, Jamaica:Golfers can now register for the6th Annual JamaicaInvitational Pro-Am "Annie'sRevenge". The tournament willtake place in Jamaica's touristcapital, Montego Bay, onDecember 7 – 11. The 54-holecompetition will be held at twoof the island's most beautifulchampionship courses,Cinnamon Hill and WhiteWitch, which feature waterfallbackdrops and ocean views.

"We're very pleased to onceagain present the JamaicaInvitational Pro-Am with NIKEGOLF," said John Lynch,Jamaica's Director of Tourism."Their support has enabled us togrow the event. Also, with theaddition of Iberostar as the hosthotel, players will have a one-stop experience for their foodand beverage needs at a first-rate resort. The tournament hassuccessfully sold-out over theyears. We're hoping for thesame success this year."

Golf professionals willcompete for US$15,000 inprize money, while amateurshave the opportunity to winprizes from official sponsors,including NIKE GOLF, andAmerican Airlines.

World football governingbody FIFA on Friday

handed down more punishmentto seven Caribbean football offi-cials for their role in a cash forvote scandal involving formerAsian football chief Mohamedbin Hammam.

Gordon Derrick of Antiguaand Barbuda was reprimanded andfined 300 francs, clearing him tobe a candidate in the upcomingCaribbean Football Union presi-dential election.

However Patrick John fromDominica received the mostsevere sentence, a ban for twoyears and a fine of US$3,288.

Montserrat's VincentCassell was banned for 60 days,Anguilla's Raymond Guishardfor 45 days, Guyana's NoelAdonis for 30 days, Montserrat'sTandica Hughes for 15 days andEverton Gonsalves fromAntigua and Barbuda for sevendays. All five were each fined300 francs.West Indieswomen beatPakistan

DHAKA, Bangladesh:

West Indies Women put inanother superb allround

performance to beat PakistanWomen by 120 runs and win theInternational Cricket Council’sWomen’s Cricket World Cup2013 qualification tournamenton Saturday.

The Windies, who qualifiedfor the World Cup earlier thisweek, demonstrated theirstrength in all departments andended the event unbeaten withbig wins in all six matches.Byvirtue of winning the tourna-ment, West Indies jumped up theICC Women’s One-DayInternational Team Rankings.

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West Indies batsman DarrenBravo has moved up 14

places in the ICC PlayerRankings for Test batsmen fol-lowing the third and final Testagainst India at the WankhedeStadium.

The 22-year-old Trinidad andTobago left-hander now sits justoutside the top 20 in 21st posi-tion, thanks to his knocks of 166and 48 in the match, which endedin a thrilling draw on Saturday.

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Chanderpaul, who did not play inthe Mumbai Test because ofinjury, remains the highestranked West Indian at No. 10,

jointly with another left-hander,Graeme Smith, the South Africancaptain.

Meanwhile, India haveclosed the gap on England at thetop of the ICC Test Team table toseven points after the series winover the West Indies.

India, who are ranked sixplaces above the men from theCaribbean, gained one ratingspoint for the 2-0 series win andmove up to 118 ratings points,compared to the 125 points ofEngland.

West Indies Bravo up 14 spots in ICC rankings

Jamaica's Bolt and Blake win IAAF AwardsKINGSTON, Jamaica:

Jamaican sprint star Usain Boltwas named IAAF 2011 MaleWorld Athlete of the Year for thethird time on Saturday, followinghis double world championshipsuccess in Daegu, and country-man Yohan Blake won the awardfor Best Male Performance of theYear for clocking 19.26 in the200 metres at the DiamondLeague final in Brussels -- thesecond fastest time ever over thedistance behind Bolt.

Bolt was previously hon-oured by the IAAF, the govern-ing body of athletics, back in2008 and 2009.

He suffered an injury-hit2010 but returned to his best in2011 as he defended his 200mworld title and then helpedJamaica to win the 4x100m relayin a world record time of 37.04seconds.

Bolt was disqualified for afalse start in the 100m final wonby Blake, but won his other fiveraces over the distance with abest time of 9.76 seconds. "This

season was a really trying seasonfor me, I really had to work hardand stand up my game," Bolt toldthe official IAAF website.

"There were some closeraces this season, I really had to

push myself. So this reallymeans a whole lot to me.Because I really came out therehard this year, and all the hardwork I put in paid off."

Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt (right) and Yohan Blake pose forphotographers during a press conference, ahead of the 2011World Athletics Gala Awards in Monaco on Saturday. - AP

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STOP THE FLOODING, PUMP THE WATER:Assemblyman William Scarborough is joined by Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, Council members Leroy Comrie and RubenWills, Councilman James Sander's Chief of Staff Donovan Richards, Community Board 12 District Manager Yvonne Reddick,D.L. Jacqueline Boyce, Jamaica Branch NAACP President Leroy Gadsden and residents from the South East Queens com-munity at a Rally and Demonstration to Stop The Flooding of their community. Demonstrators were chanting, Stop TheFlooding, Pump The Water at a Rally to Save the Community from Flooding held in front of Station 6 on 108th Avenue and165th Place. Assemblyman Scarborough pointed to the abandoned well behind him, one of 69 abandoned wells JamaicaWater Supply used to supply water to the South East Queens community before 1996 when NYC Dept. of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) took over. "This site is a symbol of how DEP betrayed us. Ten years ago, they were going to pump 6 to 10million gallons of water and show us how they could purify the water better than Jamaica Water Supply. They started theproject, and then stopped and wouldn't spend the money needed. When they need a separate source of water in 2018, thenthey are willing to spend the money."-Photo Credit: Juliet Kaye

Dahved LevyNamed Man of

the Year!Top flight radio announcer and host of

the #1 Arbitron rated Caribbeanshow, Caribbean Fever on 107.5 FMWBLS, Dahved Levy, has been namedMan of the Year 2011, by the prestigiousGreat Men of Excellence Award in NewYork.

Levy is in good company as he isbeing honored along with former Mayorof New York, David Dinkins who willreceive the Legendary LifetimeAchievement Award. The late PercySutton will receive the Legacy Awardwhich is also named for him.

The awards will be bestowed on therecipients on Saturday, November 19,20011 at the Black Spectrum Theatre inQueens, NY.

The Great Men of Excellence Awardis celebrated annually on InternationalMen’s Day, November 19. InternationalMen’s Day is a call for international col-laboration to address the challenges andproblems men face; for improving genderrelations between men and women; forpromoting gender equality; and for high-lighting positive male role models.

Cathleen Williams, co-regional coor-dinator of the organization, put in a sur-prise call on Sunday November 14, to thestudios of WBLS andmade the announce-ment live. Although Levy was shocked atthe honor, the award comes as no surprisehowever as Levy has reigned supreme onradio in the media capital of the world(New York) for close to twenty years.

Cathleen Williams stated, “Fans ofDahved stated repeatedly that they actual-ly learn news from listening to his show.Dahved's program has been reported bypeople regardless of heritage as the oneshow they can listen to and learn from.His ability to address everything that isimportant to them, break it down andkeep them informed about what is goingon in the world was a major factor in thedecision to make him man of the year. “

Consistency and excellence has beenthe wind in this ace announcer’s back. Hehas been number 1 in theArbitron ratingson the airways of 107.5 FM WBLS forover a decade—an unparalleled feat. Infact Dahved’s (mainstream) radio programon 98.7 WRKS FM Kiss in New Yorkdebuted to a record 6.8 ratings in 1990.

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An English Handbell Choirfrom the Bronx, New York

City is heading to Westmoreland,Jamaica for a most unusual con-cert.

The 15-plus members of theensemble are all English hand-bell ringers.

They are, of course, non-political, and they are presentlyin rigorous rehearsals, preparingfor a musically mesmerizingDecember evening of handbellsalongside organ and vocal per-formances. The event is beingbilled as an Evening of AwesomeMusic.

English handbell choirs areby no means limited to Englandalthough the art form was firstdeveloped and perfected there inthe late 1600s. The term ‘Englishhandbell’ is a reference to the

type of bell used and the particu-lar technique employed in the cre-ation of the music. Each memberof the handbell choir plays a sin-gle note on the chromatic scaleand the bells are heard in tunedsets.

The collective sound pro-duced by English handbellsexpertly played can only bedescribed as sonic celestial mag-nificence. This visiting choircomes to Jamaica from theChurch of the Good Shepherd inNew York, a popular Anglican/Episcopalian ministry that duti-fully serves mostly the African-American and the CaribbeanAmerican communities in thenorthern Bronx.

The one-time-only perform-ance will take place at the his-toric and beautifully adorned St.George’s Parish Church in

Savanna-la-Mar on SaturdayDecember 10 at 6:30 PM.Although the performance is

taking place in the Decemberholiday season, the concert isnot strictly a Christmas celebra-tion but rather a praise and wor-ship feast of music that willembrace several genres includingAmerican Negro spirituals, clas-sical, patriotic, Jamaican folkand Christmas music.

Among the signature jaw-dropping treats for Savanna-la-Mar are Adagio in G minorarranged by Albert Zabel fororgan and handbells, RondeauFanfare by Mouret, JamaicanFolk Tune adapted by DoreenPotter and arranged for handbellsby Micheal Helman, andHandel’s Hallelujah.

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Expectations were high inSeptember 2011, as 20

hopefuls set out to win the heartof Dancehall artist Vybz Kartelin Dancehall's very first realityshow "Teacha's Pet." Airing onJamaica's CVM network, theshow attracted record breakingviewership and the attention ofthe massive.

Adding to the conventionalway of viewing the show, wasthe immense buzz from millionsof online viewers generated viaepisodes and clips on the"Teacha's Pet" website, Pay-per-view and YouTube among otherportals. To date, one of the mostviewedclips of the showappearson worldstarhiphop.com, withan astonishing 2 millionviews. Given the wide array ofbashment girls on the show,coupled by bold Dancehall fash-ions and moves, it's no surprisethat clips from "Teacha's Pet"have driven men in a frenzy.

As with all reality shows,

there are cast members that trulyshine. One of "Teacha's Pet's"brightest stars is reality person-ality "Brooklyn," also knownas K-Shoya.

Not only does "Brooklyn"earn and gain the attention ofVybz Kartel -- particularly inEpisodes 5 & 6 after winning afashion show challenge andsecuring a date with theDancehall artist -- she also haswon over worldwide audiencessingle-handedly.

Whether it's "Brooklyn's"daring fashions, pretty face oroverall personality, the massivelike what they see. This in partcould be the cause of the slackthe Dancehall Diva receivesfrom her competitors. With theshow just passing it's half waypoint, there is excitement in theair as the competitors vye forthe attention of Vybz Kartel andawait their fate. The remainingepisodes promise to be enter-taining to say the least.

With "Brooklyn's" popular-ity peaking, so have the requestsfor this break through realitystar to make appearances,appear in promotions and enter-tain. The buzz is certainly be-fit-ting for the well-rounded realitystar, who heads her very ownDancehall Empire in Brooklyn!From modeling and singing tomanagement, promotions, andmedia,

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With her eyes on the prize,K-Shoya is ready to celebrate herearth strong on December 10 inBrooklyn with the "Teacher'sPet" edition of her 2nd annualbash.Moving forward, K-Shoyasees 2012 as a year with infinitepossibilities for her career.For everything K-Shoya, visit:http://www.kshoyent.net.bookings@irishandchin.com

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YOUTH in FOCUS

On Saturday, December10, 2012 The MathClub will conduct a

discussion on, “The State OFOur Children In New YorkCity.”

Over the past eighteenyears I have been working withchildren mainly in the NorthBronx, and I have been sayingthat there need to be a STOPAND CHECK action, to seewhere our children are, andwhat can be done to shift direc-tion if we conclude that theyare going the wrong way.

Over the years I have beenlooking through the eyes of asoccer coach, mentor, tutor,and as president of The MathClub. Also I have the oppor-tunity to look at this picture asa military leader with nineteenyears experience in the U.S.Army.

I am appealing to theresponsible members of theNew York City community,without limiting ourselves torace, ethnicity, color or genderto make a start in investigatingthe state of our children now.

I think tomorrow will betoo late. If our children are thefuture then we owe it to our-selves and our children to havesome insight, and some seriousinput as to what that future willbe.

This is why we in TheMath Club is calling for adultsand children to spend fourhours and talk about our chil-

dren, and what needs to bedone to right the wrongs, andput our children in the directionthat they need to be in.

Every time I meet a groupof children, whether its soccerpractice or any other activity, Iwill ask the group, if I divideten by one half what is myanswer? Nine out of ten timesthey all shout out “five.”

Very rarely anyone everget it correct. I am convincedthat our children are taught topass exams, but not to think asintelligent individuals. If I amcorrect then we are sitting on apowder keg waiting to explodeany minute with the faintestflame.

Presently our children arepart of a generation that doesnot think twice to slash, shoot,kill, or seriously hurt anotherperson.

Respect for their lives andthe lives of others are not highon their priority. Respect forthe elderly is nowhere on thelist. If this is our future then weneed to act fast.

Our children are engulfedin swaging pants, electronicgadgets, and social networks.

Students are not submers-ing themselves in science andmathematics.

Therefore, instead ofsending our jobs to China andIndia, we will soon be import-ing doctors and scientists to dothe work that our childrenshould have been prepared todo. My opinion is that we aresending more of our children inNew York City to PRISONthan to college.

Again if that is the truth oreven close to the truth, then weneed to act fast.

I have sent out invitationsto the Bronx BoroughPresident, church leaders, radioannouncers, teachers, parentsand students to come and par-ticipate in this discussion.

I am making the appealfor radio announcers to giveten seconds per day to pass theword out. I want us to start amovement to let our childrensee this world in a differentlight.

Please help The MathClub make the prizes for TheDr. Martin Luther King Jr.Math Competition more attrac-tive, so that we will have moreof our children want to partici-pate in a math competition,

Substance Use by Teensis at Epidemic Levels

Substance Abuse among teenagers is agrowing epidemic and according to arecent study, is considered America’s

#1 public health problem.Teenagers abuse a variety of drugs that

are both legal and illegal. Legally availabledrugs include alcohol, prescribed medica-tions, inhalants (fumes from glues,aerosols, and solvents) and over-the-counter cough, cold, sleep, and diet med-ications.

The most commonly used illegal drugsare marijuana (pot), stimulants (cocaine,crack, and speed), LSD, PCP,opiates, heroin, and designer drugs(Ecstasy). The use of illegal drugs isincreasing, especially among young teens.The average age of first marijuana use is14, and alcohol use can start before age 12.

The use of marijuana and alcohol inhigh school has become common.

Teenagers at risk for substance abuseinclude those with a family history of sub-stance abuse, who have low self-esteem,who feel hopelessly alienated, as if theydon't fit in, or who are depressed.

Factors associated with greater poten-tial for drug abuse are called “risk” factors,while those associated with reduced poten-tial for abuse are called “protective” fac-tors. Even if an individual may be at riskfor drug abuse, this does not mean they willstart using drugs or become addicted. Also,a risk factor for one person may not be foranother.

Risk factors can influence drug abusein several ways. They may be additive: Themore risks a child is exposed to, the morelikely the child will abuse drugs. Some riskfactors are particularly potent, yet may notinfluence drug abuse unless certain condi-tions prevail.

For instance, having a family historyof substance abuse puts a child at risk fordrug abuse. A protective factor for anotherchild will do the opposite: growing up in anenvironment with no drug-abusing peersand strong antidrug norms will make thatchild less likely to become a drug abuser.Other protective factors are parental sup-port and involvement that counteracts thenegative influences of having substance-abusing peers.

The most obvious sign of substanceabuse is a radical change in behavior. Forexample, symptoms may include increasedsecretiveness or sudden nervousness oraggression although substances may vary inthe type of symptoms expressed. Substanceabuse problems may also exist with otherdiagnoses and when this occurs, is calleddual diagnoses. A dual diagnosis is given tosomeone who has both a substance abuseproblem and an emotional or psychiatricdisorder. In order for the teenager to fullyrecover, he or she must be treated for bothproblems.

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Martin Luther King Jr.Math Competition 2012

ByJefreyBlake,

PresidentMath Club

Inc.

‘OLE TIMESUMTINGCUM BACKAGAIN’

On Saturday, December10, 2011 The Math Club

will be hosting a Luncheonin the cafeteria at the RichardGreen Campus in Bronx,New York. We will be dis-cussing the present status ofour youths and children inNew York City.

The event will run from12:00 - 4:00 pm. We willprovide some “ole timemusic”, dancing performanc-es and food preparation.

Please call 845 7586284 for more information.

THE MATH CLUB,JAMAICA

In August 2012 The MathClub, JAwill conduct the PaulBogle Math Competition. Weare still seeking a venue, andstill in the process of decidingwhat the prizes should be.

Any reader who wishesto make suggestions pleasecontact me at 914 522 2673 orefrey.themathclub@gmail.com.

Recipients of the ‘You Can Go To College’ 15th Annual Achievement Awards (Seated l-r) Honoree Detective Mary Woods,Sister Shirley Dye, Executive Director, Dorita Clark, Honorees Monique Meyers, Dr. Charlene Smith. (Standing l-r) HonoreeCharles Billups, Councilman Leroy Comrie, Honorees John Crow, Eric Green, Lt. Dennis Mitchell, Assemblyman WilliamScarborough, Honorees Donovan Richards, Eric Sanders and Anthony Quarless. Since its inception, the program has beenresponsible for over 4,200 students being enrolled in colleges and universities across the nation. The awards luncheon wasstaged recently at Antuns.

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The State of Our Children In New York City

THANK YOUMr. John Alston, of Mccall’sBronxwood Funeral Home,thank you for supporting theMath Club for eight years.

The Math Club is an IRS recognized 501(C)(3)Not-For-Profit organization. To make a contri-bution or volunteer your services contact JefreyBlake and Nina Simone Blake At 845 758 6284

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1 . You tal k to o muchNo one likes to sit in uncomfortablemoments of silence but talking too muchcould be just as bad. If you need to have aconversion going to feel comfortablethen talk about things that would includehim and be careful about taking too muchcontrol of the conversation.

2 . You’re bei ng fakeYou might not know it but we all have theability to spot a fake from miles away. Beyourself because that should be goodenough for anyone that you decide toinclude in your life. If you’re a bit nervousit ok to say so, you just might find outthat your date feels the same way too.

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4 . You’re s tuck i n the pas tIf your date starts sharing stories aboutpast relationships gone bad resist the urgeto join in. Your date should be about mov-ing on and new beginnings and relivingthe past only adds a cloud on your future somove on and leave the past where isshould be.

5 . You rev eal to o muchYou may have plans for the future, includ-ing getting married and having two kidsbut your date does not need to know thison the very first date. It is important tomake what you want clear but the first dateis not the place or time to make your mar-riage goals known.

6 . You’re bei ng cheapDon’t expect your date to pay for the meal.The bill should be split 50/50 even if heordered a more expensive meal than youdid. Don’t be cheap.

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8 . Its no t al l about y ouYou might have a lot going on but so doeshe. Your date should be about getting toknow the other person not shouting yourmerits.

9 . You l o s e fo cusDon’t get carried away by attention fromother men while on a date. Keep your focuson your date and leave the admirers foranother time.

10 . You’re to o agg res s i v eIf you cannot resist the charms of yourdate and want to hook up let him make thefirst move. Being too aggressive can be aturnoff so subtly suggest your availabilityand wait for him to make the first move.Now that you are aware of the mistakes toavoid go out and get it right the next timearound. Want to know the secrets to aMan’s heart? Find out what you have beendoing wrong all this time!

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Dear Divine Diva:Before we went on vacation, we trust-ed our 15-year-old neighbor "Mia"to feed our cat, take in the mail and

water the plants. While we were away, sheinvited some of her friends and their friendsto our home.

Some of them she knew by their nick-names and only for a short time.

When Mia's parents learned about theparty, they forbade her to go. However, shefailed to mention she had left our doorunlocked for strangers to enter. It was obvi-ous when we returned that people had beenthere because things were out of place andgarbage was left behind.

We're missing about $100 worth ofbeer and liquor, $50 in change and $150 inold coins. Mia claims she doesn't knowwho was there, and her friends aren't beinghonest.

I'd like to get the police involved.Mia, her parents and my husband think I'm"unfair" for wanting to involve the police.I believe a crime has been committed anddon't understand why I'm being treated likethe bad guy when I'm the victim. Thepolice have told me Mia would not get intotrouble as long as she cooperates. Am Ioverreacting?

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Dear Violated: I don't think so. The party animals whoinvaded your home are guilty of trespass-ing and theft. You should be compensatedfor anything that was taken and thoseresponsible held accountable. Now that the"kids" have seen where everything of valuein your house is located, you could be fur-ther victimized. You did the right thing ininforming the police.

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My husbands friendshitting on me!

Dear Divine Diva:

Iam recently widowed. Men I work withand the husbands of some of my friendshave been hitting on me. They'll ask meout for a meal, give me big hugs -- and acouple of them have even kissed me on themouth.

I don't lead them on, and besides, I'ma chubby great-grandmother. What drivesmen to do this? Do they think they're "con-soling" me? When these things happen, Iact as if they never did and go on as usualbecause to do otherwise would be hurtfulto their wives, who are my friends. Thesemen don't frighten me, but I don't under-stand their motivation. Do you?

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Dear Granny: There isn't a blanket explanation for thebehavior you have described. Some of yourfriends' husbands may be trying to consoleyou; others may have lecherous intentions.As to your male co-workers, big hugs andkisses are a no-no in the workplace and youshould tell them so.

If these incidents happen repeatedlywith the same people, you will have to

speak up and say they're making youuncomfortable. And as to your friends' hus-bands, try this: Stiff-arm them when yougreet them with a sweet smile, then turnyour cheek when you see them coming atyou. -Always Divine Diva.

Judgmental andSanctimonious PeopleDear Divine Diva:My husband and I are not religious. Webelieve that people are entitled to their ownbeliefs. My problem lies with my brother-in-law and his wife. They are two of themost judgmental, sanctimonious people Ihave ever known. They "hate" (their word)Mormons, Catholics, etc. How would yousuggest I respond to their criticism of our"lack" of Christianity and their offers topray for us? --Biting My Tongue In TheBoggy Down Bronx

Dear Biting Your Tongue:If your relatives are an example of peoplewho practice Christianity, heaven help therest of us. If you must interact with them,practice selective deafness, and when theyspout hatred, excuse yourselves.

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Virgo - Aug . 2 3 -Sept 2 2 : You knowhow good you are at backup plans, and thedelicate art of knowing what might gowrong? And when? And how? Over the nextthree weeks, you'll be very glad for thatgift. Let's leave it at that.

Libra-Sept. 2 3 -Oct. 2 2 : It's time foryour thrice yearly retrograde, a time duringwhich communication, travel and keepingtrack of details often become next toimpossible. You, however, have a verita-ble PhD in troubleshooting, so you'll dobetter than most of us. Start troubleshoot-ing now.

Scorpi o -Oct. 2 3 -Nov 21 : For the nextthree weeks -- and you'd better sit down forthis -- you won't be able to connect, com-pute or get where you want to go with ease.It's not you, it's your sign. Have plan Band plan C ready at all times.

Sag i ttari us - Nov. 2 2 -Dec 21 : f any-one will hate the next three weeks morethan anyone, it's you. Making communi-cation and travel -- the things youabsolutely live for -- difficult, frustratingand time-consuming. But there's no bettertime to practice patience. Good luck!

Capri co rn- Dec. 2 2 - Jan 19 : Youdon't relish it, but you know what's neces-sary right now is unadulterated manipula-tion -- but it's for a very good, unselfishcause. So rather than feeling guilty, con-sider how the ends will more than justifythe means.

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NEWYORK, NY:In a small office in Rego Park,Queens, businesswoman andphilanthropist Beverly

Nichols meets with the Board ofDirectors and volunteers of thePush-Start Foundation.

It’s the office she began herentrepreneurial venture in fifteenyears ago. “It brought me luckbefore”, she notes. “Why changeit?”

Nichols has become knownfor her love of her home countryJamaica and her willingness to do

all she can to help those withoutmeans to live a respectable lifeand realize their full potential.“I’ve been moved to act for manyyears,” says Beverly Nichols. Herconcern is the plight of the poorin Jamaica.

For Nichols, we all have anobligation to be a part of the solu-tion. As a direct response to theneed she witnessed, in 2010,Beverly Nichols established thePush-Start Foundation, a non-profit working to bridge the gapbetween the poor, healthcareaccess and economic developmentopportunities.

Nichols, the fourth of sixgirls, was born to Gebel andFrankNichols and raised in the rural dis-trict of Blackwoods in the hills ofClarendon, Jamaica. Her journeyis one to be admired and truly aCinderalla story going from poorand uneducated to an accom-plished entrepreneur.

Driven by the need to under-stand the elderly population thatshe workedwith, Beverly muscledher way through Medgar Evers’College, studying Gerontology.

After earning a certificatefrom Medgar Evers’, she took herstudies further by obtaining anAssociate Degree from LaGuardiaCollege, securing a coveted spoton the Dean’s List then eventuallya Bachelors Degree inGerontology from York College.

With her qualifications andbackground in nursing, her aca-demic accolades and degree inGerontology, and her drive andambition to be successful,Beverly Nichols became anunstoppable force to contendwith.

In 1996, she was granted astate license to operate a HomeCare Agency, establishingBeverly’s Home Care, a reputableorganization that serves the Cityof NewYork and Nassau County.

Her impressive rise to theCEO of Beverly’s Home CareAgency is a testament to thestrength of the Jamaican peopleand the rewards of hard work, ded-ication and perseverance.

For more information on thePush-Start Foundation or to con-tribute to its work, visitwww.pushstartfoundation.org.

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JAMEXPOL-AN ESTEEMED DIASPORA GROUP:Jamaica Minister of Energy & Mining Clive Mullings (8th l) poses with members of the Jamaica Ex-Police Association -Bronx Chapter (JAMEXPOL) a recent Family Fun Day held recently in collabo-ration with the 47th Precinct. Headed by President Delroy Murray JAMEXPOL Bronx has been dulyregistered as a For-profit organization. The main goals and objectives of JAMEXPOL include build-ing an organization that will provide benefits to all its members, as well as providing welfare assis-tance and security to members, their families and their communities. JAMEXPOL is proud toannounce that on December 10, 2011, the chapter will be celebrating its second Annual DinnerDance, at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10466. For tickets and furtherinformation contact 347-948-9119

White Plains, NY:

Joseph Oates, the President of ArtsWestchester’sBoard of Trustees, has announced that Free ArtsDay will take place on Sunday, December 4th from10-5 pm (times vary according to sites).

Free Arts Day is made possible byArtsWestchester and its affiliates and is sponsoredby the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Residentsmay also obtain complete Free Arts Day scheduleof events by visiting www.artsw.org/free arts day.

As with past years, residents will enjoy freeadmission to historic sites (elegantly festooned forthe holidays), free admission to museums, freefilms, free concerts, and free art-making workshopsfor the entire family.

Just in time for the holidays, ArtsWestchesterwill also be giving away a free I-Pad to one luckyFree Arts Day visitor. To enter, residents just need

to attend a Free Arts Day event and fill out a sur-vey form. www.artswestchester.org or call 914-428-4220

Free Arts Day 2011Set for December

Girl Making Art: Family art makingworkshops are a Free Arts Day tradition.

For Love of Her HomeCountry, Jamaica

Beverly Nichols gets the Badge of Honor from JmaicanGovernor General Patrick Allen. She was bestowed a Badge ofHonor for Meritorious Service {BH (M)} for her contribution to

community development and healthcare.

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