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LEST WE FORGET!

Tivoli Gardens- 1 Year Later JAMAICA GLEANER, MAY 2011 Let us not forget the pain we felt as we feared the worse for our country and the people most affected. It was almost a year ago when the eyes of the world was on Jamaica. The Jamaica Gleaner reports on Tivoli Gardens, 1 year later. I have posted the videos below. Can you remember where you were and what you were doing when the news broke? PART I PART II PART III

Penis/Power

PENIS/POWER What could Woods, Edwards, Kahn and Schwarzeneger (to name a few) tell us about penises and power? That as long as a man has a penis and some power, he is likely to cheat on his spouse. It also tells us that penises like swords are often wielded as weapons in acts of violence against women. This view appears narrow but for many women, it is a thought that crosses our minds whenever we hear of cases like this, especially if you are a woman who has been cheated on. I am sickened by the two cases (so far) this week of powerful men who have raped, fathered a child outside of marriage and disrespected their wives in a way no woman ever wants to be disrespected. Powerful men and their out of control penises pisses me off. What gives them the right to rape and cheat? Last week I was most pissed as I read the American Journal of Public Health report that stated 1,152 women in the DR Congo are raped daily. That is 48 women raped every hour- how, why, how dare you? I believe

"Jamaica In My Head" Flash Mob in Union Square

SOURCE Jamaica Tourist Board NEW YORK , May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of New Yorkers and visitors alike were able to experience the rhythm of Jamaica yesterday, Monday, May 9 , when the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) partnered with Flash Mob America for a destination flash mob. This week marks the 30th Anniversary of the passing of Jamaica 's music legend Bob Marley . In honor of the occasion, Jamaican reggae star Ziggy Marley , Bob Marley 's eldest son, showed his support by creating an exclusive version of a track from his upcoming album, Wild and Free , into an island-themed remix titled "Jamaica In My Head" for the event. Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbakBmefes&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sent from Christine's iPhone 4. "Peace"

"Jamaica In My Head" Flash Mob in Union Square

Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbakBmefes&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sent from Christine's iPhone 4. "Peace"

Asthma Help: A Look Inside Your Lungs - RealAge

Asthma Help This is your 1 st issue in a 6-part e-mail series on asthma. This message was independently written by RealAge and contains third-party advertisements. Content in the e-mail or on Web pages linked from the e-mail is not endorsed by the third-party advertiser except those links clearly labeled so. Read more about the high editorial standards of RealAge. A Look Inside Your Lungs Because you live with asthma, you know exactly how it feels. You know about coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. You know how it feels to have active symptoms that make it necessary to take a step back from your life. You know what asthma means from the outside. But do you know what's going on inside your lungs when you have asthma symptoms? Or why you get asthma when other people don't? A better understanding of what's going on inside your body may help you in your efforts to keep symptoms under control. Read more at: http://www.realage.com/healthguides/sing1-a-look-insid

Small Farmer's Role in Alleviating Hunger and Poverty

My 2 cents: the farmers market initiative in Jamaica is a great example of how Governments support small farmers. The Government of Jamaica / MoA should explore how they can team with the Gates Foundation to further promote small farming. ------------------------------------------------------------ "We know that smart investments in farming families help them become self-sufficient. We know that increasing productivity while preserving the environment leads to higher incomes and better lives over the long-term. But governments are not living up to their pledges to provide this kind of support to small farmers" Read more at: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/foundationnotes/Pages/bill-gates-110506-small-farmers.aspx Sent from Christine's iPhone 4. "Peace"

Parenting & Culture Part II

Balancing Motherhood While Preserving the Jamaican Culture- Part II By T.D. Bailey As a mother, I am often disappointed with Jamaican parents living abroad who have raised their children to not embrace the richness of the Jamaican c ulture What a disservice is b eing done. Our Jamaican culture is unique on many levels and should be shared with our o ff springs. I am of the belief that many Jamaican parents who have sheltered their children from their culture do so because they don't fully understand it, fear it, or may have a dislike of it. I am proud to say, there is nothing happening in Jamaica that I have not experienced in the United States or heard about happening. I will not let fear, lack of knowledge or misunderstanding drive me from this culture. My daughter has a greater appreciation for the things she has and the way she relates to people. She has seen economic hardship in certain areas in JA we have visited, but she has also seen how much love and ha

Drinking Coffee, Having Sex, Blowing Nose: Among 8 Potential Stroke Triggers

Based on the patients' responses, the researchers identified eight stroke triggers and the percentage of hemorrhages that could be attributed to each: Coffee consumption (10.6%) Vigorous physical exercise (7.9%) Nose blowing (5.4%) Sexual intercourse (4.3%) Straining to defecate (3.6%) Cola consumption (3.5%) Being startled (2.7%) Being angry (1.3%) Read more at: http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/06/drinking-coffee-having-sex-blowing-nose-among-8-potential-stroke-triggers/ Sent from Christine's iPhone 4. "Peace"

Parenting & Culture

I have known my friend Mz. Bailey for over eight years and I have always admired and respected her as a mother. I am happy that she has agreed to write a few articles for my blog. This is the first in a two part article on parenting and culture. Your comments are welcome. Thank you gurl xoxo. Balancing Motherhood While Preserving the Jamaican Culture- Part I By T.D. Bailey On May 19, 1998, my little girl Tifani graced us with her presence on this earth. S he was 7lbs and measured 19 1/4 inches. She was a beautiful and looked like a P orcelain doll. I was overjoyed and the moment she turned 8 - months old , I planned our first trip to my homeland -Jamaica . I recall telling my family we were coming down and was getting all the items I needed packed. I thought, ' ok, I will bring her formula, juices and a few snacks. ' As I journeyed to Miami International I will filled with excitement and anxiousness. Tifani was so happy, it was as if she knew she was abo

YOU SPICE UP MY LIFE!

UPDATE: I now have a chocolate habanero plant and I must admit that it is very very HOT! NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP! My recent Lenten sacrifice had me thinking about the things that I would and would not give up for any period of time. I mentioned chocolate in my previous post, the other would be hot peppers, raw, not processed, just sliced and devoured. At least 1-2 fruits a day, on everything. Yes, I love my peppers and Scotch Bonnets are my favorites. We had one plant that perished in the cold spell, so for a few months we have been searching.A few days ago, the hubster (HB) called me excited "I found a scotch bonnet plant, the person says I must come and get it now because it is the last one he has left". Knowing HB he must get that last one, and he did. He arrived home holding it up like a trophy he had just won. Proud and happy. Eager to plant. While we were picking the fruit we noticed the nursery label, a place not far away, I googled, emailed and called and they ha

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