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P2 - CULTURE P3- AGRICULTURE P4-P5 COMMUNITY

PHOTOS ST MAARTEN’S dAY St Peters community gathering

P6-7 - HEALTH P10&11 - ARTS\ENT P14 - business 2015 THE IMPORTANTACE OF ART IN wHAT IS ELECTRIC FOODS? NOV YOUR DAILY LIFE P15-16 - SPORTS THINGS PARENTS DO TO MAKE EDITION THEIR KIDS HATE SPORTS A MONTHLY P13 - TOURISM DO’S AND DONT’S FOR NEWSLETTER BY P8-9 - ENT\ARTS eco-tourism SPORT PSRENTS AREOBATICS AND THE BOARDWALK COLUMBIA JAZZ FESTIVAL ARTIST cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P2 Grantley Herbert Adams (28 Apr1898 / 28 Nov 1971) Barbados National Heroe

the people. Progress toward a vative government. Barrow in- more democratic government stituted many progressive so- in Barbados was made in 1942, cial programmes, including free when the exclusive income education for all Barbadians, qualification was lowered and and the School Meals system. women were given the right to By 1961, Barrow had replaced vote. By 1949 governmental Adams as Premier and the DLP control was wrested from the controlled the government. planters. Legacy Adams became the Prime Grantley Adams International Minister of the West Indies Airport, formerly Seawell Air- Federation, defeating Ash- port, located in Christ Church, ford Sinanan by two votes. Barbados, was named after the (Sinanan went on to serve as former Prime Minister in 1976. Leader of the Opposition of A statue in honour of Adams is Trinidad’s Democratic Labour located in front of Government Party.) Adams served this role Headquarters at Bay Street, from 1958 to 1962; Barbados St. Michael. was one of the ten provinces Adams is one of Barbados’ of the West Indies Federation, National Heroes. an organisation doomed by na- He was the father of Barba- tionalistic attitudes and by the dos’ second Prime Minister fol- fact that its members, as Brit- lowing independence, the late ish colonies, held limited legis- J. M. G. “Tom” Adams. lative power. Grantley Adams was buried As Premier of Barbados, his in Bridgetown, Barbados, at leadership failed in attempts to the churchyard of the Anglican form unions such as the BWU, Cathedral Church of Saint Mi- and his continued defence of chael and All Angels on Saint the monarchy was used by his Michael’s Row. opponents as evidence that he The former home of Sir was no longer in touch with the Grantley Adams located on needs of his country. Errol Wal- Roebuck Street, Bridgetown ton Barrow, a fervent reformer, today functions as headquar- became the new people’s advo- ters of the Barbados Labour cate. Barrow had left the BLP Party political group. and formed the Democratic Adams is featured on the Grantley Herbert Adams was born Labour Party (DLP) as a liberal front of the Barbados $100 bill. at Colliston, Government Hill, St. Michael, alternative to Adams’ conser- on 28 April 1898. He was the third child of seven born to Fitzherbert Adams and the former Rosa Frances Turney. Grantley was educated at St. Giles and at Harrison College in Barbados. In 1918 he won the Barbados Scholarship and departed the following year for his undergraduate stud- ies at Oxford University. Adams played a single match of first-class cricket for Bar- bados during the 1925–26 season, as a wicket-keeper against British Guiana in the Inter-Colonial Tournament. Adams was married to Grace Thorne in 1929 at St. John’s Church. Their only child, Tom, himself won the Barbados Scholar- ship, and attended Oxford to become a lawyer. Tom Adams would later be elect- ed as Barbados’ second Prime Minister in 1976. Political life Adams was president of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) from 1941 to 1954. While being a staunch supporter of the monarchy, Adams and his party also de- manded more rights for the poor and for P3 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 St Peters Community Garden soon a reality

Doctors-in-training at American University of the Carib- Student Wade Licup said he too enjoyed the exercise. He said bean (AUC) School of Medicine and St. Maarten Tzu Chi Founda- it’s easy for a student to get stuck in academia, but it’s good to tion volunteers helped bring the St. Peters Community Garden go out to help and keep a healthy balance. He said too that it is project closer to reality on Saturday, when they helped prepared important to make better use of the land. the land for the major agricultural project. Bourne-Gumbs thanked volunteers for backing the agricultural Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Rita Bourne- initiative. The minister said the project is a good example of how Gumbs, who read about the volunteer exercise on Facebook, also communities can help to build themselves without the assistance came out on her own accord and helped plough the land and en- of government and also help build each other. She was happy to couraged project leader Denicio Wyatte. see young children amongst the volunteers, as they too are get- A total of 33 volunteers turned out to assist including 13 AUC ting a chance to learn about the importance of agriculture as well students, a large number of Tzu Chi volunteers and Wyatte and as a chance to learn about a local tradition. his family and friends. Volunteers as young as three-years-old Wyatte enlightened volunteers about his vision for agriculture and as old as 80, were busy helping in whatever way they can and his plans for the project to help the project inch one step closer to reality. AUC students Wyatte, thanked all the volunteers for coming out to help in came out as part of their annual Community Action Day volunteer the project. Although everyone was covered in mud, after the exercise. rain, the exercise was fun, beneficial and very rewarding for ev- The St. Peters Community Garden, which is located next to eryone. the Hillside Christian School in St. Peters, is geared towards cre- ating a model version of the first St Maarten Agricultural Station, where members from the surrounding communities can go to get vital information, help and items related to agriculture and com- munity back-yard garden development. The mission is create an umbrella where persons below the poverty line can get the right education and help with whatever is needed for agriculture that will be able to assists with their living situation. On Saturday Oct 19, 2015, volunteers assisted with the prepa- ration of the farming area by removing rocks and grass from potential crop areas; painted the recycled palette fence; assisted with the general clean up of the premises by removing unwanted grass, weeds and pruning and beautification of the surrounding fruit trees and helped in the construction of the wooden Green house located on the property. A heavy downpour of rain during the exercise did not deter volunteers, who used the downpour to take a much needed “com- munity break,” and got right back to work when the rain stopped. Tzu Chi provided vegetarian snacks and lunch for participants. Freshly made bush tea was also available made with fresh herbs from Wyatt’e Garden. President of AUC’s Asian Students Medical Association Elliott Chen said at the end of the exercise that it was a good experience for the students to get out in the community to help. He said he personally enjoyed the activity. He said it is one thing to go into a supermarket to get your fruits and vegetables; but it is quite an- Fresh Greens from the St Peters Community Garden like Dill, SXM other to actually experience some of the hard work that actually wild Basil and Callaoo were available on St Maarten’s Day at St Peters goes into farming to produce these things. street fair.. cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P4 P5 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P6 What is electric food? How does eating electric foods benefit the body?

BY 9thmind.com nous of the Earth. Hybrid foods something is not right. His contribution has renewed An electric food is food that are also highly acidic. High Many Vegans chow down on my mind. is completely natural, com- acidity, which is the opposite tofu, which is made from the “Be transformed by the re- pletely ingenious of the Earth of alkalinity, causes a block in genetically engineered soy- newing of your mind…” That and 100% living. Our bodies the absorption of nutrients on bean. They believe they need it passage in the New Testament are alive, which make human a cellular level. Imagine a gas because of “Protein”. However, was not a fairytale. If we are beings dependent on a living tank full of debris. Hard, cal- what they do not realize is that open to renew our minds, we life force. Energy makes us cified debris. This is your body the essential amino acids that can make a sudden change in move. Electrical food animates on the average American diet. make up the cellular strand of our lives, “in a twinkling of an our electric bodies. Sadly, This is not a education- “protein” is not in the proper eye… they will be caught up & about 80% of the common al-how-to post. I am very up- state for the body to assimilate transformed.” I believe knowl- foods that are the norm in the set and very hurt of the real- in tofu, nor the soybean. Same edge was what that passage American diet is not electric. ization of this. America has with the black bean, due to the was referring to. To top it off, almost 93% of the created a whole system that acidity (anything above the pH food that makes up the normal sets up the people for dis-ease, level of 7 is alkaline). ELECTRONIC FOODS LIST American diet is not even real. stress & bad health. It makes Studies have shown what Vegetables Most of us are overweight me sick. happens to the body when Amaranth Greens, Avocado As- because we are starving on a However, removing igno- cooked foods are consumed. paragus, Bell Peppers, Chayo- cellular level. Why? It’s be- rance from the mind solves all. The number of white blood cells te, Corn Chips & Air Pop Corn, cause we are not receiving the It saddens me because the dramatically increase when you Cucumber, Dandelion Greens, proper vitamins & nutrients Vegan – even though beyond eat anything that is cooked. Garbanzo Beans, Green Ba- that we need. When this hap- their pure effort & honest dis- White blood cells attack any- nana, Izote (Cactus Flower), pens we continue to eat, be- cipline, still inhales things that thing foreign in the body. They Jicama, Kale, Lettuce (Except cause our biological system is are no good for them. More grow in number when some- Iceberg), Mushrooms (Except still in need and this causes us than likely, they may even con- thing new is introduced into the Shiitake), Mustard Greens No- to become overweight. sume more hybrid and pseu- body to protect the body. So if pales (Mexican Cactus), Okra, The nutrients we need are do-foods than the typical meat this happens simply when you Olives, Onions, Poke Salad, not in the proper form from eater. That’s depressing. What eat cooked food, imagine what Sea Vegetables, Squash, Spin- most of the foods we eat. When are some examples of hybrid happens when you consume ach (Use sparingly), String these nutrients are listed on the food? The carrot, the grape- a diet of synthetic, processed Beans, Tomato (Cherry and nutritional labels, typically on fruit, seedless grapes, the or- and non-natural foods. plum only), Tomatillo, Turnip “organic” labeled foods – these ange orange, the pale potato, Think about it. There is Greens, Zucchini. vitamins & minerals most likely almost 80% 90% of the worlds plenty of iron in a rock, right? are not in the proper state for corn & rice, almost 95% of the But if you ate it, the iron inside Fruits which our bodies can assimilate large tomato (except the small is oxidized. The body can not Apples, Bananas, Berries, Can- (meaning we are not absorbing cherry tomato), the non-whole- assimilate the iron in that state taloupe, Cherries, Currants, the nutrients we eat)! grain wheat, the soybean… and at all. Dates, Figs, Grapes (Seeded), 93% of the vegetables and the list continues. The damage that capital- Limes (Key Limes), Mango, fruits in a typical American diet Find yourself allergic to istic civilization has placed on Melons (Seeded), Orange (Se- are hybrids. This means they certain fruits? Allergic to soy? the people of the world is dis- ville or sour preferred), Pa- were created or engineered by Allergic to wheat? Allergic to turbing. And it is only getting paya, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Man. Hybrid foods do not pro- gluten? Allergic to the orange worse. If we do not have ac- Prunes, Raisins (Seeded), Soft duce seeds to naturally recre- orange (like myself)? You are cess to real food, we will starve. Jelly Coconut, Soursops, Sugar ate. Hybrids are sterile. Erec- not weird. It’s just your body’s We will not grow properly. We Apples (Cherimoya) tile dysfunction central. Flaccid. way of rejecting what is not won’t have enough mental These foods are not indige- natural. Its a signifier that megahertz to really understand Herbal Teas what is happening in the world. Allspice, Anise, Chamomile, Thank You for your My Teacher has opened my Cloves, Fennel, Ginger, Lemon eyes and I owe much to his Grass, Raspberry. support ! dedicated service to the world. P7 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P8 P9 cx - NOVEMBER 2015

Kenneth Bruce

SCHEDULE Ray for NOV 15th (Show starts at 6 PM)

OPENING ACT : THE OUALICHI CHOIR

A musical project born from a collaboration between 2 junior high school of the Island MIL- TON PETERS of Dutch side and MONT DES ACCORDS of French side....conducted by their mu- sic teachers....a very interesting repertoire, a blend of jazz, carib- bean music and popular music of today..... Carlyle Barriteau Duration : 30mn

SECOND ACT : SXM LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

A brand new latin jazz band com- posed with the finest jazz mu- Christian Amour sicians of the Island, with Jose Vulbeau, piano, Franco, guitar, Julien Seguret, percus- sions, Eupemio Rubio, vocal, Antoine, trombone... Duration : 1 hour MAIN ACT : INFUZION JAZZ QUINTET Paul Emanuel

The idea of this musical project is to celebrate the genius of MILES DAVIS, and other great musicians such as PAT METHENY, THE BRECKER BROTHERS, LARRY CARLTON, MARCUS MILLER and many more....who bring the col- ors of modernity to the JAZZ Alban Charton MUSIC.... The band is composed with KENNETH BRUCE on bass, ALBAN CHARTON on guitar, RAYMOND GREGO on drums, ROLLAND CLAXTON on saxophone and Bobo Claxton CHRISTIAN AMOUR on key- boards... Duration : 1hour 30min cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P10 The Importance of Art in Daily Life The word ‘Art’ is most commonly associated with pieces of have a huge effect on our mood. In the workplace in particular, work in a gallery or museum, whether it’s a painting from the music is something that can help people set the mood for what Renaissance or a modern sculpture. However, there is so much they are about to do. If you have something hard or difficult to more to art than what you see displayed in galleries. The truth is, work on or are feeling tired, an energetic song will likely wake without being aware of it, we are surrounded by art and use it on you up and add some enthusiasm to the situation. Similarly, a continual basis. Most people don’t realize how much of a role when stress is high, many people find that relaxing to calming art plays in our lives and just how much we rely on art in all of its music is something that eases the mind. forms in our everyday lives. Inspirational Art Art in the Home Inspirational art, such as posters are often found in work spaces Chances are you will have some form of art in your home. Obvi- to encourage employees to continue being productive. There is ously the first things that might come to mind will be a painting, now an increasing amount of companies using art in their offices, print or photograph on the wall. If you don’t have any of these as well as playing background music, as it is proven to actually things adorning your walls, don’t panic, you’d be surprised at work in making end results far better quality. how much art you actually have in your home if you look around! There may be a piece of art that you own that you personally find Art is not purely for looking at and admiring, a lot of it is function- motivational. Perhaps a print with a positive affirmation or quote al too, especially when it comes to our homes. Everything from a beautifully scrolled on it or a painting of a picturesque scene of delightfully patterned quilt on the bed, decorative tea towels or where you aim to travel to one day. I’ve even heard of people that cute pink heart covered teapot to the sleek computer case or who put up posters of their favorite singer or Hollywood actress angle-poised desk lamp can be considered a form of art. to motivate them to go to the gym! The Joy of Art Art is everywhere, influencing us on a daily basis, whether we You may be wondering why all of these things are so important to realize it or not. With the art that we are surrounded by, whether our daily lives and that you could probably survive just fine with it’s a painting, music or even videos can have a huge impact on essential items that were non-artistic. That is just the reason why our mood and emotions. Of course some art is very dark and can art is so valuable! While art may not be vital to fulfill our basic cause disturbing emotions, anger or even depression but we can needs, it does make life joyful. When you look at a painting or choose what kind of art we want to be surrounded by in our own poster you’ve chosen to hang on your living room wall, you feel environment at home to make you feel good. All kinds of art can happy. The sculpture or figurines on the kitchen windowsill create affect our mood in a positive way, making us feel happier, calmer, a sense of joy. These varieties of art forms that we are surround- or even inspired to do something. ed by all come together to create the atmosphere that we want Everywhere you go art is evident. Parks often use sculptures to to live in, which is personable to us. add interest and to inform people. Posters on walls give informa- Art and Music tion and motivation. Music plays on the radio to keep your energy The importance of art in our daily lives is very similar to that of levels up. Without even realizing it we find ourselves immersed in music. Just like art, music can make life extremely joyful and can the power of art most of the time! P11 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P12

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For most chronic health conditions, current evidence supports and encourages the participation of children and adolescents in most athletic activities. However, the medical conditions listed in Table 2 have been assessed to determine whether participation would create an increased risk of injury or affect the child’s med- ical condition adversely. These guidelines can be valuable when a physician examines an athlete who has one of the listed prob- lems. Decisions about sports participation are often complex, and the usefulness of Table 2 is limited by the frequency with which it recommends individual assessment when a “qualified yes” or a “qualified no” appears. The physician’s clinical judgment is essential in the application of these recommendations to a specific patient. This judgment is enhanced by consideration of the available published infor- Congratulations! You’ve decided to build physical activity mation on the risks of participation, the risk of acquiring a dis- into your daily life. The next step is to choose the right kind of ease as a result of participation in the sport, and the severity of activity for you. The most important thing to remember is to that disease. Other variables to consider include (1) the advice choose an activity that you find fun. Look for a type of physical of knowledgeable experts, (2) the current health status of the activity that you’re likely to enjoy. Do you prefer to spend time athlete, (3) the sport in which the athlete participates, (4) the indoors or outdoors? Alone or with people? You are more like- position played, (5) the level of competition, (6) the maturity of ly to abandon a healthy lifestyle change if your chosen activity the competitor, (7) the relative size of the athlete (for collision/ doesn’t suit your preferences or lifestyle. contact sports), (8) the availability of effective protective equip- See your doctor for advice, support and a medical check-up ment that is acceptable to the athlete and/or sport governing before you start any new physical activity program. This is par- body, (9) the availability and efficacy of treatment, (10) whether ticularly important if you are over 40 years, overweight, haven’t treatment (eg, rehabilitation of an injury) has been completed, exercised in a long time or suffer from a chronic medical condi- (11) whether the sport can be modified to allow safer participa- tion. tion, and (12) the ability of the athlete’s parent(s) or guardian Pre-exercise screening is used to identify people with medical and coach to understand and to review each particular person or conditions that may put them at a higher risk of experiencing child individually . a health problem during physical activity. It is a filter or ‘safety net’ to help decide if the potential benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for you. Ensure you read through the adult pre-exer- cise self-screening tool before you embark on a physical activity or exercise program.

Identify your style of physical activity Do you like things organised or prefer a more casual approach? Do you like to do things on your own or to be part of a group- based activity?

Some issues you may like to consider include: • Exercising alone – are you self-motivated? If so, this is a good option, especially if your busy schedule prevents you from planning a regular time to be active every day. • Training buddy – you may be more likely to commit to a physical activity routine if you are doing it with someone else, because you don’t want to let your training buddy down. • Team sports and group physical activity programs – or- ganised activities offer the chance to widen your social circle. • Mixing it up – some people like to combine two or three options. For example, you may choose to exercise alone on two or three days of the week, and train with a buddy or participate in a team sport on a couple of the other days.

Physical activity – decide on your health goals While any type of physical activity is good for you, different physical activities offer different results. Deciding your health goals will steer you towards the right intensity of activity for you. For example, weight-bearing activities such as walking, running, weight training or cycling are good choices for weight management because they help burn kilojoules. Identify your style of physical activity by asking yourself a few questions. Do you like things organised or prefer a more casual ap- proach? Do you like to do things on your own or to be part of a group-based activity? cx - NOVEMBER 2015 P16 Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation Children and plies greater inju- adolescents with ry risk. In collision medical conditions sports (eg, soccor, present special is- boxing, ice hockey, sues with respect football, lacrosse, to participation in and rodeo), ath- athletic activities. letes purposely hit The pediatrician can or collide with each play an important other or with inan- role in determining imate objects (in- whether a child with cluding the ground) a health condition with great force. In should participate contact sports (eg, in certain sports by basketball and soc- assessing the child’s cer), athletes rou- health status, sug- tinely make contact gesting appropri- with each other or ate equip- ment with inanimate ob- or modifications of jects but usually sports to decrease with less force than the risk of injury, in collision sports. and educating the In limited-contact athlete, parent(s) sports (eg, soft- or guardian, and ball and squash), coach regarding the sports participation for children emy of Pediatrics published an es the 2001 policy contact with other risks of injury as and adolescents with medical analysis of medical conditions statement and pro- athletes or with in- they relate to the conditions. affecting sports participation. vides additions and animate objects is child’s condition. In 2001, the American Acad- This updated report replac- changes to increase infrequent or inad- the accuracy and vertent. However, completeness of the some limited-con- information. Health tact sports (eg, care profession- skateboarding) can Brown named FFBSC scout als must determine be as dangerous whether a child with as collision or con- St. Martin’s Gabriel a health condition tact sports. Even in Brown, the Eastern should participate noncontact sports Caribbean direc- in a particular sport. (eg, power lifting), tor of Pony Base- One way of deter- in which contact is ball /Softball, has mining this is by rare and unexpect- been appointed estimating the rela- ed, serious injuries as a scout for the tive risk of an acute can occur. French Federation injury to the ath- Overuse injuries of Baseball Softball lete by categorizing are related not to and Cricket, (FFB- sports as contact, contact or collision SC). He will recruit limited-contact, or but to repetitive players with French noncontact sports microtrauma; fur- nationality from the (Table 1). This cat- thermore, overuse area to form part of egorization may injuries generally the French National subdivide contact are not acute. For selection. sports into collision these reasons, the and contact sports; categorization of although there may sports in Table 1 in- Mr Gabriel Brown,Photo - The Daily Herald be no clear divid- sufficiently reflects ing line between the relative risks of the 2, collision im- injury. However, the

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