tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88215942337076108822024-02-07T17:24:36.098-08:00The Caribbean Is Just A Click AwayBring the Caribbean lifestyle to the rest of the world.Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-26871093724205860572011-06-25T08:41:00.000-07:002011-06-25T08:41:45.105-07:00<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">This post aim to bring to our attention the diabetes disease, its effects, what we can do about it and how anyone affected can live with it.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;">Diabetes </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Diabetes and all the complications associated with it are responsible for a number of deaths and disabilities all around the world. Millions of people are diagnosed and at the same token millions are undiagnosed. The figures in the United States alone are startling; there is nearly some 8 percent of the population or 18.1 million people living with diabetes. In 1980, there were only 5.6 million people diagnosed with the disease. This disease is one of the leading health problems in the Caribbean, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality and adversely affecting both the quality and length of life.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;">What is Diabetes?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Diabetes is a defect in the body’s ability to convert glucose (sugar) to energy. Glucose is the main source of fuel for our body. When food is digested it is changed into fats, protein, or carbohydrates. Foods that affect blood sugars are called carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, when digested, change to glucose. Examples of some carbohydrates are: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, corn, fruit, and milk products. Individuals with diabetes should eat carbohydrates but must do so in moderation. (Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation). </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Diabetes is not contagious. According to medical personnel, after digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach. When we eat, the pancreas automatically produces the right amount of insulin to move glucose from blood into the cells. In people with diabetes, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. Glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into the urine, and passes out of the body in the urine. Thus, the body loses its main source of fuel even though the blood contains large amounts of glucose.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;">Who gets Diabetes?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Anyone regardless of</div><ul style="direction: ltr; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">age</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Color </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">sexual orientation</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">location </span></li>
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</ul><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">It has been recorded that people with a family history of diabetes are a usually a high risk. Others at high risk also are older people, overweight and sedentary people. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Well, my family is one of those families with a history of diabetes. My grandmother, (Dad’s mom) had one of her legs amputated some years before she died and my dad had a number of complications that were associated to the disease. I recall him making drastic changes to his life style once he was diagnosed with this disease in the late 80s. I am convinced those changes were responsible for him living with the disease for approximately 20 years. He abstained from alcohol, minimized his rice intake and when he did have some, it was brown rice. He ate toasted whole wheat bread, lots of yams, vegetables, beans and fish. Pasta, potatoes, regular milk or anything that would increase his blood sugar level were seldom a part of his diet. For the most part he kept himself active in his kitchen garden from which he grew most of the food he ate. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Three years ago on this date, June 25, he was called home just a few days short of his 81st birthday. We were fortunate to celebrate his life at his funeral on July 7, his birth date. Usually it is after someone passes on from a particular ailment that we tend to speculate about what could have or should have been done. Yes! We had those moments as a family. However, though it may sound weird to say we are grateful that our father was as disciplined as he was. Had he continue with his usual eating and drinking habits he would have been long gone. We were blessed to have had him around for 20 plus years after his diagnosis. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">I am sure family members of diabetics can attest to the fact that their suffering relative can be troublesome, irritable and stubborn. Nevertheless, it’s noteworthy to mention that this disease is dangerous and its complications will take our loved ones away from us earlier that we would like if we do not act responsibly. The good news is that it is treatable and as such we need to stop crying foul about the illness and act, it is not a death sentence to anyone. We need to utilize the medical assistance available to us and support organizations that are researching the illness. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Reports are that the number of diabetic cases is likely to increase for several reasons. First, a large segment of the population worldwide is aging and second, people are becoming increasingly overweight and sedentary. This is very true for the American society. Detecting the symptoms and seeking your doctor’s advice are the first steps one should take in the process of becoming aware of this problem. Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Here are some of the symptoms we can look for</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;">Type 1 Diabetes</div><ul style="direction: ltr; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Frequent urination </span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Extreme hunger </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unusual weight loss </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Extreme fatigue and Irritability</span></li>
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;">Type 2 Diabetes*</div><ul style="direction: ltr; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Any of the type 1 symptoms </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Frequent infections </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Blurred vision </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptom</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">My father when he was in pain due to poor circulation would say to us he did not wish this illness on a Dog of his. Thank God to date none of his children or grandchildren or great-grandson is diagnosed. However, we are taking the necessary precautions, given the heredity factor. </div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;"><a href="http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/">http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/</a></div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/">http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/</a></div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">Read more @ <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com%20/">www.caribbeanframes.com </a> </div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-21740975859813055442011-06-22T13:43:00.000-07:002011-06-22T13:45:16.778-07:007 Steps Newly Diagnosed Diabetics Should Take - US News and World Report<a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/diabetes/articles/2008/08/12/7-steps-newly-diagnosed-diabetics-should-take">7 Steps Newly Diagnosed Diabetics Should Take - US News and World Report</a><br />
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Read more @ <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com/">www.caribbeanframes.com</a>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-88036715798244594632011-06-22T11:54:00.000-07:002011-06-22T11:54:18.351-07:00Guyana Pepperpot<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Pepperpot is Guyana’s national dish, which was derived by the Amerindians. It is traditionally served at Christmas and other special events.<br />
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Last Sunday, Father’s Day, I had pepperpot with bread for breakfast, YUM!. So I thought, why not share this with everyone.<br />
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Here is my mom’s recipe I tweaked a bit.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>2 lb pork with bone<br />
1 lb beef, cut into 3 inch pieces<br />
1 lb cow heel or pig feet<br />
1/2 lb pig tail, cut into 2 inch pieces<br />
1 Lime juice or vinegar</i></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1/2 cup cassava cassareep<br />
2 hot peppers<br />
3 cloves garlic, chopped<br />
1 small onion, chopped<br />
1/2 bunch thyme<br />
2 Maggi cube<br />
2 tbsp sugar<br />
5 -7 cloves<br />
2 pieces orange peel<br />
2 cinnamon sticks</i></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Trim excess fat off meats, wash them with lemon juice or vinegar and season as usual.<br />
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Lay the cow heel or pig feet at the bottom of the pressure pot, followed by the pig tail, beef, pork thyme, orange peel, clove, cinnamon sticks, 1 pepper, chopped onions, and garlic.<br />
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The reason for laying the meat like that is to have the tougher meat at the bottom. Turn the heat on medium and cook until water dries out. Cover pot during this process, however not in pressure mode.<br />
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Once the water evaporates add the cassava cassareep and hot water to cover the meat. Pressure for 25-30 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cook further until the pressure is safe to open. Test the texture of the meat especially cow heel and pig tail. If necessary you may need to pressure it for another 5 minutes. Skim and discard the oil which sits at the top. In addition, if the meat and gravy are not dark enough add some more cassareep. The color should be dark; the pictures tell the story.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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Add sugar, the second pepper, salt to taste and cook slowly for another 10-15.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">It is okay to eat this dish immediately, however, it is best after 24 hours. Besides, it tastes even better as the days go by. As such it is advisable to make it a day ahead. Note there is no need to refrigerate this dish after cooking it. It is safe to remain at room temperature once it is warmed up at lease once per day.</span><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This meal is typically served warm with bread (home made); however some people eat it with store bread, rice and ground provision.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">If you were to visit Guyana, pepperpot should be one of the things on your must have list or if you have a Guyanese friend ask them to make you some. To take it a little further, if you are able to put your hands on some cassava cassareep go right ahead and experiment.</span><br />
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I understand versions of the dish are also served in several other countries in the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St Vincent. I wonder if it taste the same?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Learn more about the Caribbean</span> @ <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com/">www.caribbeanframes.com </a>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-62281528519036712792011-06-07T14:43:00.000-07:002011-06-07T14:49:08.210-07:00Vacation in BermudaMy visit to the Island of Bermuda just over a year ago convinced that vacationing away from our habitat is good. I spent just over a week on the island and I am willing to dub it as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean which seems to be a world away from any other land. The closest land to it is the coast of North Carolina U.S.A. It consists of 138 islands that form a fishhook-shaped landmass, stretching some 22 miles in length and about a mile in width. Bridges and causeways connect the eight largest islands. Tourism is an important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Shopping with the Bermuda dollar or the US dollar are welcomed the exchange rate is US$1= BMD$1. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">As a child, I recall hearing all the horrid stories about ships and aircrafts miraculously disappearing into the Bermuda Triangle. To date, there are grown people who are still of the view that something is amidst and it is all based hearsay. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wyO72nAEOanK6BSvOjtkhbe7JkGcUOFV3w_Fuwrtk-KBY-tqNxI7OVe_v3EWOUOV_lb7jjh0z7frtg-vK-xOEP0pA2jBeJ-MfdDnY_s1DomGlphtceWdXFdoBABHaYWJWApjQN4RH0k/s1600/Bermuda+Triangle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wyO72nAEOanK6BSvOjtkhbe7JkGcUOFV3w_Fuwrtk-KBY-tqNxI7OVe_v3EWOUOV_lb7jjh0z7frtg-vK-xOEP0pA2jBeJ-MfdDnY_s1DomGlphtceWdXFdoBABHaYWJWApjQN4RH0k/s1600/Bermuda+Triangle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Well, I love to investigate things for myself and I decided to hit two birds with one stone; visit a friend and get a personal experience on the Island. I flew to the island from the John F. Kennedy Airport JFK New York (NY) and arrived at my destination within less than two hours. No!!! The plane did not disappear because I am here!. Nevertheless, before the plane landed I was in love with what I saw. The view from the aircraft was majestic. The island is surrounded by a wide platform of underwater coral reefs. The closest thing I have seen to it is Oprah flying the coral reefs in Australia. I was so caught up with what I saw that I was unaware the plane was on the runway. The lone airport is located in the parish of St George’s and is 10 miles (16 km) east of Bermuda's capital city of Hamilton where I intended to reside for the rest of my vacation. On my way to the city I quickly realized that all the roofs were white, the buildings were painted in beautiful bright colors and the place was a bit mountainous. This unique display of architecture captivated me and before long the Q and A session began. I learnt that the roofs are made from large pieces of limestone tiles and painted white for two reasons:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7nOqolsTRZxYRsvpJMwXiDC4IPiJl1tZQduvi5KdnajIThQZ_FwUUedhcilGkvVf-co56LBLVzsuKxTpOapZ0WgOKKyu7y9eTNBWcH7VYjIc9d-3lt0RoaW-dD_K_bY5CEu-pjVUk48/s1600/bermuda+061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7nOqolsTRZxYRsvpJMwXiDC4IPiJl1tZQduvi5KdnajIThQZ_FwUUedhcilGkvVf-co56LBLVzsuKxTpOapZ0WgOKKyu7y9eTNBWcH7VYjIc9d-3lt0RoaW-dD_K_bY5CEu-pjVUk48/s320/bermuda+061.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">1. They are designed to retrieve the water from the rainfall and channel it down to a tank that is usually located under the house. The rain is the main source of water on the island. and </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">2. To keep the inside of the house cool in the summer.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The reasons made sense to me since similar methods of trapping rain water are practiced in Guyana. I was like a kid in a candy store looking left and right as my Guide and the taxi driver provided me with tons of information. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bermuda is truly a beautiful tropical island. My stay was so relaxing. The view from Front Street in the city of Hamilton across the water way at the Hamilton Harbour is breathtaking. My ferry ride to the Royal Navy Dockyard was the highlight of the visit, even though I arrived a bit late. I watched in awe at young men and women jet skiing, kids sailing and a boat owner playfully entertained us as he rode behind us in the path of the waves made by the ferry. At first I thought it was scary, but he seems to be a professional at the display as he waved at the passengers who were mostly visitors to the Island. As I looked at these activities it dawned on me that there is so much for the world to learn. While some kids are stuck in a house with a Xbox here in Bermuda the kids have a sail boat. Interesting!</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The Dockyard or Kings Wharf is located in Ireland Island, at the western tip of Bermuda's Sandy’s Parish. It spreads across some 24-acres and offers many attractions in addition to being home to a marina, a working boatyard, many restaurants and shops. Some of the largest Cruise Ships dock the harbor. I returned to Hamilton with the bus service which was prompt. Some of the roads are relatively narrow and I found myself worrying unnecessarily about the driver hitting the oncoming traffic. Then it was Dinner at the Pickled Onions. I love to cook my own food so my criticism may be biased; it was nothing to shout about other than the cost. Expensive!</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Unfortunately, I missed out on a ride with the glass bottom boat which enables you to see the coral reefs below the beautiful turquoise water but I will make up for that on my return. I also missed out on the beach activity since it was in February and the temperatures and weather were not cooperating. The Island is north of the Caribbean and while it was snowing in New York it was raining and windy in Bermuda. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Bermuda is one the Islands I will revisit not in February of course and I suggest you visit it as well. I was told by a local that besides the water being turquoise, it is warm and it is the delight of swimmers, snorkelers, divers and deep-sea fishermen. It is an Island that is touted to be an Island for the rich and famous, but wait, I am neither. I say you explore the possibilities and take a trip.</div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-42350948799045360672011-06-05T09:11:00.000-07:002011-06-05T09:12:42.130-07:00Who is my Neighbor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMs6J4pSa25F8qAeW6E5jHfyBGWxbR3jIWqRmklCuZRopA9_5hG7pxRJ3UPqKrpU12903_Uqw0ivCdWy6gdwNi_0t1a4kzcZNghJi5ERuSkftJTeQbnDu-7g1mNL7izV0mMWb5SA_V2M/s1600/rhino+dsc01806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMs6J4pSa25F8qAeW6E5jHfyBGWxbR3jIWqRmklCuZRopA9_5hG7pxRJ3UPqKrpU12903_Uqw0ivCdWy6gdwNi_0t1a4kzcZNghJi5ERuSkftJTeQbnDu-7g1mNL7izV0mMWb5SA_V2M/s320/rhino+dsc01806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Loving God and loving neighbor are foundational to our Christian faith. As Jesus points out, total love of God is the greatest commandment followed by love of neighbor: "He said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself'" (Matt 22:37-39). Often, we focus on one to the exclusion of the other.<br />
Another polar shift that we do lies in how we view neighbor. We tend to swing between recognizing that everyone is our neighbor and keeping a more restrictive view of neighbor to our inner circle. The trouble is, we often seem to find it easier to take up the cause of an unnamed group that we can champion than to show mercy and justice to those beside us. How do we show mercy to our friends and family and the people who do not share our core values and deeply held opinions? How are we neighbors to them?<br />
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By Claire Smith<br />
www.missionandyouth.comNickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-2891285692808806862011-06-03T00:08:00.000-07:002011-06-03T00:08:39.270-07:00Redjet and Caribbean Airlines Feud.<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>Let me categorically state that I am in no way supporting either airline; I am simply stating what I discovered!</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I was reading the news earlier this week and discovered that there is a feud between the new airline REDjet and the authorities in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago over the airline flying to these islands. From what was reported, a petition has been created by supporters of “the regional low-cost carrier”, REDjet to force the authorities in Jamaica and Trinidad to give the airline clearance to fly to those territories. The petition called the ‘Freedom of Caribbean Air Travel’ was created over the weekend, and had garnered a number of signatures from people all across the region, including Trinidad and Jamaica. According to Caribbean 360, the document addressed to the Governments of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, appeals for an explanation of the REDjet delays.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I investigated to determine the answers to two burning questions plaguing my mind at the time:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">(1).Whether REDjet was having cheap fares? and</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">(2).Whether the Governments of these two territories were really holding back on the airline’s clearance?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I visited the REDjet’s website and it immediately deepened my interest so I had to do some additional browsing to confirm that the figures I saw were accurate. They were! But, it depended on my destination, the embarkation point, the particular day of the week selected to depart, the time of departure and the length of stay. Interestingly, I recall flying to Barbados and Trinidad a few years ago and paid a ridiculously higher price than the highest prices offered by REDjet. How could this be possible?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Intrigued further, I went to the website of the Trinidad owned Caribbean Airlines to do a comparison and some extra browsing. I must admit that the prices there in comparison to REDjet were incredibly higher. As such I concluded that Politics and Monopolization were at work and ventured on to the Caribbean Airlines News link. This visit was all I needed to confirm my suspicions and conclusions. The headline read:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><i>27 May 2011, Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago W.I.</i></b> - Days before the deadline for a notice of closure of the largest aviation merger in the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines has finalized its acquisition of Air Jamaica. The deal was made official at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Minister of Finance, Winston Dookeran, and Jamaica's Finance Minister, Audley Shaw, signed the agreement which was witnessed by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan, and Works and Transport Minister, Jack Warner.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">After reading the first paragraph I started to get the picture as to why REDjet was having difficulty with these two governments. The release added that the Government of Jamaica will now have a sixteen percent stake in the Trinidadian airline and a member appointed to the Caribbean Airlines Board of Directors. I personally think that the merger is good; however trying to shut another airline out is not in the interest the people of these islands, the people of the Caribbean in general, or people from around the world who may want to Island hop via this means.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I noted that the penultimate paragraph of the release ended with the line, “A truly Caribbean airline will now be of service to the Caribbean and its people”. As such, I investigated to determine who the owners of REDjet were. I found that REDjet is privately owned and may have an Irish connection. I am stunned by this situation! Does it really matter whether an airline is Caribbean owned or not? I can pinpoint numerous benefits to the Caribbean basin from a foreign airline taking to the skies, for example, increase in jobs, easy, frequent and inexpensive flying from island to island, tourism sectors reporting increase in revenue and most of all making traveling, spending and saving extremely easier for all concerned. And I’m sure they are additional benefits you can add.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">What are your views on this situation?</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Remember to visit www.caribbeanframes.com for this and more Caribbean information. </div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-18669949307789641692011-05-31T17:55:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:55:50.639-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78ZMVxOk1UM_Zw5tvdwGBGGqVT1rfTYdNSM5unm5ZHEcPqIunexDSb_nxsp5kAb3iapW9Sezv7YkWGAa6Qx2wN0yFFPbBAQwc1smYZNdVu3wbKggHbMWwEn7-AfrY5DCWtZnmN5feK3Q/s1600/_indianarrival.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Indian Arrival Day was first celebrated in Skinner Park, San Fernando, as the East Indian Centenary on May 30, 1945 which marked the hundredth anniversary of the coming of Indians to Trinidad. However, this historic day was only declare a national holiday since 1994. It was called Arrival day, however in 1995 it was renamed Indian Arrival day.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Since its establishment in Trinidad, Indian Arrival Day has given rise to similar celebrations in Guyana, Jamaica, Britain, the United States, Canada, and Australia.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The commemoration takes the form of prayers, speeches, songs, music, dances and plays in communal as well as public spaces. The spirit of the day is invoked at various beaches with the reenactment of the landing of the first boat-load of pioneers who gave birth to the Indian community in Trinidad.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">As a part of the celebration also there was an annual Miss Indian Arrival Trinidad and Tobago, which is in its eight year. Twelve beautiful young women will vie for the title on Saturday at the Rudranath Capildeo Centre, Couva.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">East Indians have made significant contribution to the Caribbean history and culture. Indian foods have been the most significant; Roti, dhal, doubles, sweets, curry etc. are a must have at least once per week. These dishes have become popular among the the other ethnic groups and are sold in restaurants in the Caribbean, Canada, US, and UK.</div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-60357009554524355212011-05-28T12:36:00.000-07:002011-05-28T12:39:29.051-07:00Oprah's Finale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The Rapture didn't happen on Saturday but an end happened yesterday, “I will not say goodbye, I would say until we meet again; To God be the Glory” she said as she closed the show, a very significant chapter of her life. Yes I am talking about Oprah Winfrey, a woman who has given us twenty five (25) years of her life. I recalled hearing one of the late night comics saying, the world could not end on Saturday because Oprah’s last show was on the 25th. Well he was so right about that. We had her for one hour one last time on that stage as the host of the show.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am convinced her guess’s anticipation of what the finale show would be stirred emotions of all sorts. Call her what you want, I think the title of TEACHER suits her. A teacher is a person who is many things under that one title. Besides, as she said, she wanted to be a teacher while growing up. The distinct difference between her teaching career and the teacher who goes to school each day is that she had the largest classroom ever and she loved what she was called to do and enjoyed every bit of it. Her classes were filled everyday with millions of people, men, women, boys, girls, gay, straight, black, white etc. from every corner of the world. Some listened attentively with pens and notepads in hand while others listened with their hearts and soul. She was present every day of the 4516 lessons she taught. It is always a great thing to do what you love and get paid to do it!!!</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">There was always a lesson for one to walk away with from her classroom, regardless of how infinitesimal it may sound at the time. She brought the right people on to discuss the right issues and in the process she made them a name for themselves. The Caribbean was definitely a part of that classroom and I am sure there are many who would attribute their success or their new perspective on some crucial issues in life to Oprah Winfrey and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Sadly the real impact the show and Oprah, as a role model, had on the lives of persons around the world may never get aired because there is no one to adequately record such.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">When I was in Guyana, one of the things I was planning to make a reality when I get to the United States was to attend the Oprah Winfrey Show. Well, so much for that plan! I have no one to blame but myself because I never made the effort to get tickets. There is a lesson to learn here though, and that is that having plans with no action is absolutely useless. It leaves us with thoughts of “What If”, “What would have been”, “What should have been” etc. I have always been an ardent viewer of the Show and I am encouraged even more by this last Show to pursue my goals, listen to God as he guides me on this journey, which is not easy but not rough enough to detour me.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">As Oprah said thank you to the world for allowing her into our homes and hearts for a quarter of a century, I am sure there were tears of joy and some that are just unexplainable. As she graced the stage for the last time as the host, her warmth, elegance, and radiance lit our TV screens and our hearts. She looked stunningly beautiful in her peach to pink three quarter sleeve dress with a low cut U- neck and of knee high. This was a perfect last show image to leave her audience.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am sure many would agree with me that one hour was not enough to put 25 years of the Oprah Winfrey Show. However, I must say that that is the very reason she is Oprah, she did a great job of putting the right pieces together. Like a true teacher she has encouraged, inspired, taught, learned and provided solutions for problems. Looking composed for the most part the queen of Television could not hold back the tears as she spoke of her childhood and the journey she took to this day.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Her final words on the show were, <b>“WE DID IT”</b> though they were to her dog …, they were actually the repeat of what she said to her team who she always praised throughout her career because there would be no Show without their contribution. That is what sets her apart from other talk show hosts; she is humble, reasonable in her judgment and leadership, all remarkable qualities of a great teacher.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The thoughts she shared over the years were obviously too much to fit into a one hour show. However those were shared pertinent enough to be repeated while there were a few new ones. Here are some of the thoughts I found significant during the last hour of the show and one of the most significant hours on Television.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“I just wanted to do a good job and cause no harm”</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“Life is energy and the way we respond to it determines how the universe will respond to you”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“The energy you put out comes right back to you”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“No one completes you”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“You are responsible for your life”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“I had no vision”, “My team and Jesus…Nothing but the hand of God made it possible”</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“What God? The one and only GOD I talking about, whatever it is to you”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“Grace is working in your life if you let it in.”</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“Be still and know it, I waited and listen”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“God is love, God is Life.”</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“What are the whispers in your life? What does it stay”?</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>“Connect, embrace, liberate”.</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>For more things Caribbean visit www.caribbeanframes.com </b></div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-90079599157420208792011-04-23T14:27:00.000-07:002011-04-23T14:27:26.944-07:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">What is music? This is a very good question and its answer varies depending on where one is located, the creation, performance, significance and cultural, depending on the social context. We are aware that music has to do with sound and that it is an art form. As an art form it can be classified as fine art, performing art, and auditory art. With this in mind, we can conclude that music is an art form communicated through sound.<span> </span>It is somewhat a language we all recognize and it is very diverse. Even though the diversity varies, there are some commonalities such as pitch (melody, harmony), rhythm (tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (volume, sound, and note), timber (quality) and texture (melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic). To the many people in the many cultures, music is an important aspect of their way of life. Music makes you feel good. It excites the emotions; both new emotions and the ones we already there and it make us want to dance or sometimes cry, both joyfully and sorrowfully. Listening to music from a CD, looking at a music video, or listening to it via any other source, often triggers people’s response.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The common saying, “it is music to the ear,” points to the notion that music is often pleasant to listen to but that is not always the case. We tend to judge music bases on our taste and our cultural background. Who determines what music is and what is noise? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Nevertheless, I thought it would be important to share: </div><div class="MsoNormal">1.<span> </span>The word Music was derived from the Greek word pronounced mousike, which means, art of the Musis.</div><div class="MsoNormal">2.<span> </span>Interestingly, there is a strong connection between music and mathematics.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Mathematics is said to be the basis of sound and in a musical sense the sound produces an amazing array of numbers properties.<span> </span>I recall some years ago there was a study conducted and it was found that children who listened to a lot of music while growing up were better math students than their peers. I must say I found the finding to be true as it relates to me. One neighbor in particular feared that I was going to fail my Common Entrance Exams because music was constantly being played in our house and I was often singing and dancing. Nevertheless, to think of it, nature is amazingly mathematical. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Caribbean Music</div><div class="MsoNormal">For more information go to www.caribbeanframes.com</div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-70243774555414460982011-04-18T19:51:00.000-07:002011-04-18T19:51:03.554-07:00Thoughts, Words- Their Impact<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">When it comes to certain aspects of our lives there are a few words we need to work on eliminating from our vocabulary. To move boldly forward in this beautiful life, we need to think and adapt positive, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=nickeytellall-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=affirmative%20thoughts" target="_blank">affirmative thoughts</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=nickeytellall-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> and actions. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=nickeytellall-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=The%20power%20of%20positive%20thoughts" target="_blank">The power of positive thoughts</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=nickeytellall-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> and positive words have Impacts one’s life in ways we sometimes did not expect.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I am positive that most people desire a better life; one which is full of joy, happiness, peace, perfect health, better relationships, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=nickeytellall-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=financial%20freedom" target="_blank">financial freedom</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=nickeytellall-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, the whole works. However, our mind, thoughts and utterances tend to effortlessly embrace words and phrases such as no, not, can’t, never, don’t, if, but, is difficult, is impossible, and such like.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">It is so easy for us to doubt ourselves and our abilities. We seem to be always ready to say no, I can’t, but it is difficult, or something to that effect to ourselves when we encounter a perceived challenging situation. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I recall growing up in the countryside in Guyana, where fruit trees are almost everywhere. Looking up at those trees and longing for some of the best looking ripe mangoes and guavas from some three feet plus off the ground brought numerous thoughts to my little mind. There were thoughts of doubt, fear, and determination and yes, there were tears too. I tried using sticks to knock those fruits down, and when that did not work I asked my older brothers and cousins to grab them for me. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">However, as I grew I found that hitting the fruits damaged them and often times there was no one there to get them for me. So, I had to find another way to get to them. It was funny because my confidence seemed to have grown as I was growing. Thoughts of climbing those trees like my brothers did lingered until I ventured out and did just that. I was labeled a “tom boy” because I became a prow at climbing those trees and grabbing fruits not just for myself, but for friends and cousins. The confidence I developed to climbing trees was as a result of my positive thoughts and actions. I recall thinking and saying to myself no, don’t try you may fall, I can’t do this, what if I fall, and all such like. I guess my desire for those fruits were so strong I had opposed those thoughts with thoughts and words like yes, I can, I will be fine, I will get to the top and to the fruit etc. in order for me to develop the courage and confidence to climb. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">The doubt negative thoughts place on our minds, are the first barriers we need to bring down. They will only defeat us if we permit them. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I love this verse from the Bible, Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me and Bob Proctor’s quote, “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=nickeytellall-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=thoughts%20become%20things" target="_blank">thoughts become things</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=nickeytellall-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />.” I use these two statements and a few others daily. They keep me positive and focused on what I am pursuing. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=nickeytellall-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Thinking%20positive%20thoughts" target="_blank">Thinking positive thoughts</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=nickeytellall-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, using positive words and phrases, taking affirmative action and letting go and letting God be your guide are the basics for making a better life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">For more information see us @ www.caribbeanframes.com </span></div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-59057798136007911472011-04-15T15:56:00.000-07:002011-04-15T16:13:29.628-07:00Pictures from the Caribbean<div style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Breathtaking Beaches, some of the most gorgeous hotels, fun, Sun shine, Sunset, hospitality and cruses are all words many people around the world can easily associate with the Caribbean Islands. Unfortunately there are too many people world wide who have not experienced this wonder. As such, we have<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> aome pics</span> for those of you who have not had the experience. Here is a sneak peek.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><br />
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</div> Bermuda<br />
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Relaxed! Bermuda<br />
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For more infromation and pics go to <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com/">http://www.caribbeanframes.com/</a> </div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-22637365063728181452011-04-10T14:11:00.000-07:002011-04-10T14:37:14.522-07:00Bake & Saltfish<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Bakes or floats are made from flour, sugar, salt to taste, margarine, a dash of nutmeg, some essence (vanilla extract) yeast, baking powder and water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Saltfish, is actually fish preserved in salt. As the name suggest, the fish is extremely salt. To eliminate the excess salt it needs to be boiled at least three times to reduce the amount of salt. Tasting a piece of it prior to using it for whatever purpose you wish is advised. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat;">saltfish</span> boils it usually give off a not so nice <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat;">odor</span>. A little trick i notice my mother would do is to put a stick or <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat;">cinnam</span>on and</span> a few cloves in the pan with the water or she would boil same in a separate pot. It miraculously takes away that offensive smell. Most people here in the northern hemisphere may know saltfish as cod or Alaskan Pollock. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";"> This is sold in most grocery stores</span><br />
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</div> <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This is what the Pollock saltfish looks like before it is boiled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Saltfish is prepared and served in different teritories in different way. In Jamaica it is served with Ackee. In Grenadian, St Lucians, Guyanese and a few other territories it is served with ground provision. It is also use to make fishcakes, cooked with vegetables and served with dhal which I will be telling you about really soon. It can be served with bread, rice, Rori, or flat bread. However, to me it taste the best with bakes or floats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Have you ever had a Guyanese bake and saltfish? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"><em>Nicky</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">For more information go to <a href="http://www.caribbenframes.com/">http://www.caribbenframes.com/</a></span>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-36504611834768343382011-04-08T20:25:00.000-07:002011-04-08T20:28:31.997-07:00West Indies Cricket – The way forward<div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">West Indies Cricket – The way forward</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Millions or should I say billions of cricket fans in the Caribbean and around the cricketing world followed the just concluded tenth International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup on TV, the internet, their smart phones or practically anyhow they possible could. Congratulations to India, a co-host and deservedly, the 2011 World Cup Cricket Champions. They won the finals match against Sri Lanka by six wickets with 10 balls to spare. Sri Lanka played some entertaining cricket throughout the tournament but they were simply outplayed by a group of men who were full or determination, loyalty, and zeal. </div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Now with that been stated, the questions that are probably on most Caribbean cricket fans mind are: </div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;">What has happened to West Indies Cricket?</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;">How can this problem be fixed?</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;">What should be the plans for the way forward?</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;">Pakistan tours the West Indies in less than a month. Will the young me get it together by then?</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">The West Indies showing in their last match they played in the World Cup against Pakistan left a bad taste in the mouth of its fans. It would seem as if these guys forgot the basics of cricket in their back yards. I have heard a few other reasons for such a embarrassing performance, which does not resonate well with me and thousands I am sure. Nevertheless, I am concerned and I know you are too. </div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">How can this mess be fixed? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/QUAY2O4Lwxo?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">For more information go to <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com/">http://www.caribbeanframes.com/</a></div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-66448275265190825362011-04-07T07:54:00.000-07:002011-04-07T07:54:11.038-07:00About Caribbean Frames<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The phrase, "thoughts become things", is one of the many sayings that stuck with me from the Secrete DVD I bought some years ago. A few weeks before this blog idea came about, my thoughts were, I am always writing stuff on Facebook which sirs the thoughts of my friends, I would love to have a wider platform to share my views. Hmm...That would be something… and my thoughts went wild. As I was thinking I was smiling inside and outside. I am a strong believer in the word of God. With that being said, there is no explanation as to how my thought, request, prayer became a reality. What can I say? God has been in the miracle business long before my time. Believers in the Secret's point of view may be inclined to say the universe responded. That would lead to the question. Who made the universe? The answer to this question has been debated in many circles long before our time. I guess our experiences and other’s testimonies would lead us to the answers. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The name, Caribbean frames, was inspired from my background. As is stated in my profile, I was born in Guyana, the lone English speaking country in South America, which is a member of CARICOM. The latter part of the name FRAMES is actually an acronym. F- foods, R-religions, A- activities, M- music, E- education and S- sports. These are all areas I am comfortable discussing. The literal meanings of the word frame were also considered when this choice was made. My aim is to frame each territory’s experience and bring same to the world. A total stranger to the Caribbean should be able to read, comment view pictures, view videos, listen to music and be wowed into visiting either of the 15 member states or their five (5) associate members. The experience is unforgettable.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Read more about the Caribbean @ <a href="http://www.caribbeanframes.com/">http://www.caribbeanframes.com/</a> </span></div>Nickey Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14115219652502366295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821594233707610882.post-84614603351270112512011-04-06T09:38:00.001-07:002011-04-08T20:42:06.413-07:00The Caribbean<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The Caribbean is unlike any other place on this Earth. There is fun, sun, rain, music, carnivals, cricket, soccer, food, endless beaches and diversity. Most of the Islands are located on the edge of South American continent, as such it is considered to be the Southern Caribbean.</span> <br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The weather is simply either rain or sun. The equator is located just below the islands thus producing tropical weather all year round. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Growing up in the Caribbean is fun all year round. Each territory has unique cultures. However, sports, CARICOM, and music unite the countries. Caribbean Music, Sports, beaches, and entertainment styles are becoming a phenomenon worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">When it comes to music, Reggae and Dancehall music were birthed in Jamaica, the county of birth of the famous Reggae Supper Star, Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley and the 100 and 200 meters Olympic record holder Usain Bolt. Calypso, Chutney, Soca and Steel Pan music originated in Trinidad and Tobago birth country of Soca sensation, Marshall Montano, who was recently on the GMA show, and Brian Lara, former West Indies Cricketer, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, holder of the highest score (501 not out) by an individual in first-class cricket, and the highest score by an individual in test cricket (400 not out). </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">As it relates to Sports, Cricket, athletic, body building and Soccer are holding its own in the world. Guyana’s Hugh Ross, who is based in the US won the Mr. Universe title in the Men Masters over 40 category. As was mentioned above, Usain Bolt is a record holder. Unfortunately the West Indies Cricket team is currently going through a bad patch. Fans are hoping that the West Indies Cricket Board would resolve this situation ASAP.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Nobody entertains like the people of the Caribbean. They can PARTY!!! Each territory has significant events which they celebrate in a carnival like style. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The parade, the costume the music the revelers, the food and the fun are memorable no matter which event or territory. Among the most popular are, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Barbados Crop over, Guyana’s Mashramani and the Jamaica Carnival.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The beaches are gorgeous. White sand, turquoise water, resorts, hotels, cruses and the whole shebang is absolutely an experience I look forward to continue to explore and I suggest you consider experiencing at least once in your life time. The resorts and beaches in Guyana, brings a different flair to nature. The sea water and sand are brown. Most resorts are located away from the hustle and bustle of life. One can enjoy the fresh green forest creek water, which is dark (black water) and is said to be therapeutic. Nature at its best! Most of these countries’ main source of income is from tourism. Tourists visit for the whole package, the weather, the beaches, the food, and the experience. Some people even move to the Caribbean to live. Living in the Caribbean is inexpensive. The weather permits one grow fruits, vegetables, and animals. This must be said, the pure, fresh, air, is theraputic.</span><br />
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