islandme magazine issue6

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OCT 2013

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EditorSophie Wight

Production ManagerKristen Camacho

Layout & DesignJamil De Freitas

ContributorsJerome AntoineDarryn BoodanJean Marc CamachoRichard Howard

PhotographersLyden ThomasKwesi Marcano

Event PhotographersKeyon MitchellJorel Bedeau

StylistsP.Noire.Vou LtdSimone Drost

IslandMe EventsIrwin HackshawTaran KissoonShane Creteau

To Advertise, Contact [email protected]

Sophie

We’re making it a trend to feature non-models on our pages. Maybe I

shouldn’t put it that way; we select wom-en on a scene in T&T, social, sport, some-thing… who totally could model but don’t define themselves by it. If you ask, “what do you do?” ‘model’ wouldn’t be among the first four things they name. Our cur-rent cover continues that trend.

We get serious in this issue too, and join with several hardworking organisations to recognise October as breast cancer awareness month. Hats off, or actually bras off, to the guys who contributed their time, faces, and torsos to the cause (turn straight to pg 58 & 59 to see what I’m teas-ing about).

Cover creditsMake up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by P.Noire.Vou Ltd Clothes & accessories by United Colors of BenettonLocation Drew Manor

The islandscene

Photography by Arnaldo Jameswww.arnaldojam.esLocation Clifton Hill Beach, Point Fortin

ONECOOL THING

*This is not a review of the whole product, this is just one cool thing*

The latest thing in phone chat app is removing the time stamp from Whatsapp (quick shout out to

the six bredren who put up BBM pin sharing statuses last month, good luck with that). If you haven’t done it then whoever you’re ducking can see the last time was you were active on the app. It’s not enough that you haven’t ‘read’ their message, that little ‘last seen’ thing right under your name will make you out.

Step by Step

Once you’ve taken your timestamp off you can’t see anyone else’s either. There’s no hypocrisy in whatsapping apparently.

Settings > Chat Settings > Advanced (dont get scared) > Last Seen Timestamp

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PICK UP

A DIVA

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Trini is small. Often, our relation-ships start through an introduction by a mutual friend. That makes be-ing the mysterious stranger likely to pique her interest. As one of our socialites said: “One guy (who I liked a lot) - he was very brave boy to come up to me very straight forward, I guess that’s why I liked him”. Another interviewee was emphatic, “If nobody has heard of him he definitely stands a better chance!” But come good, so…

The ‘soot’, or “eh dahlin’ you lookin’ CRIPS” may work with some ladies, but you’re out of luck with our divas. The overwhelming consensus was that you’ve got to be respectful, not forceful. Bring some good conversation, make her laugh, and make sure she knows

you’re interested in being more than buddies. You might actually get a text back. Speaking of…

You know you’ve made such an im-pression, she’ll contact you. Our socialites have informed us - that level of confidence is damn sexy. Read the lady right though. A few stated that even if the guy hit it out the park, she’d never initiate contact. Speaking of initiating contact…

As one of our interviewees put it: “My Facebook inbox scares me. I get random msgs like “Hey I was that guy who was smiling at u in 51 last night.” It’s the worst.” Step out into real life if you hope to link up with a real woman.

She’s gorgeous, looks like she maintains herself impeccably, not wearing a wedding ring, and alone at the bar/club/restaurant/dentist/passport office. How do you approach her? If you’re tired of getting shut down,

we did you a favor and got brutally honest with some visa-faced socialites.

Being unknown is a GOOD thing.

Show interest, not creepiness.

Maybe give your number rather than take hers.

SOCIAL MEDIA IS NOT THE PLACE TO PICK UP.

by: Richard Howard

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PICK UP

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Interestingly, our divas were pretty much split down the middle when it came to local vs. foreign. Some love the exotic personalities and accents of a foreigner, while others said they needed someone that understands their culture and belief system.

Nobody wants to date a scrub. Es-pecially not our divas, all working on being successful themselves. But they were far more interested in the guy’s potential to have the big bank account. “Once you’re ambitious; either in school or have a good career goal and a plan, money will come,” was one well put quote. They also let us firmly know that a lady likes to be pam-pered every now and then, so you should make sure you have a few blue notes. But even if you have Machel-money you can still get shut down. Because….

Yep, even if you know she saw you roll up in that Land Rover she still might rebuff your advances. Some are totally under your control - how you treat ladies on a whole, if you keep fit, are well read and can hold an conversation. And some, unfortunately, you can do nothing about. A few of our divas simply could not be attracted to a fella considerably shorter than themselves. Too young or too old? Too bad. Don’t fret… there’s some shorter, more-your-age diva dying to meet you. So, to maintain your pride and…

She’s probably not going to tell you to “rock so nah breds” and spit on your shoes. So you can set yourself up for embarrassment if you think that a polite “I’m sorry, I’m not interested” or “I have a boyfriend” means she just needs softening up. Sentences like these are not open ended for a reason. Graciously bow out and move along.

There are deal breakers.

Know a “No”.

You have as good a chance as Barnaby from Melbourne.

Money matters. But not how you think.

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Forget earrings, the latest is to cover your entire lobe. Used to be that an ear cuff was basi-cally butch, part of a rebellious

youth look, but these days all kinds of designers have been reinventing the idea. We asked 3 local designers for their take on the trend and the results are bold. By Ela Design Company & Kimi See Tai

Wire and FeathersInfoelafashion.wix.com/eladesigncompany

By Haute SavageSterling SilverKimleeinniss.wix.com/kimleeinniss

By Laura Michelle GomesSterling Silver and Nickel with Pyrite and Hematite stones.Michagomes.com

earcuffs

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5 DAYS 5 LOOKS

She starts her week in a pretty conservative way

but avoids cliché by pushing the neutrals. Gray instead of white for the shirt, olive green instead of black for the pants.

On days without serious presentations, Rosana

can relax the business vibe a bit but keeps it conservative. Her dress is youthful but still work appropriate.

Welcome to Rosana Hosang’s

workweek. She’s a marketing profes-sional, and something of a socialite. We asked to see what she wears when she’s on the grind because the fashion reality for most of islandME readers is that we spend more time in corporate than clubbing clothing (PJs edition coming soon, ha).

MondayMeetings11.20am

TuesdayLunch

1.05pm


Basic office shapes, the collared shirt and pencil

skirt, are ‘Rosana-ed’ by incorporating animal print. Plus, have you noticed her oversized, blinging watch?

Thursdays often have a post-work engagement,

so she’s wearing a day-to-night outfit. This LBD has been a go-to for her. Take note as well, that her shoes and pearls and staples for her right now. They go with everything.

Casual Fridays mean she’s ready to head out to…

wherever, when she clocks out. Notice that her staples (shoes, watch, pearls) can straddle formal and casual wear.

WednesdayIn Office2.20pm

ThursdayLeaving work

4.30pm

FridayPicking up

dry cleaning. 12.45pm

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NIXPIXX6 West Christina Court, Boissiere Village.Telphone: 684-9039.

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Want an actual Chandra Maharaj or Sandra Hordatt bathingsuit? Head on down to Nixpixx to find one (or a few). We also saw some amazing swimwear from Agua Bendita and IndieSWIM. This place is definitely one of our new go-to spots for women’s fashion and accessories. Nicole Agostini, the owner, talked about her focus on island lifestyle so she’s well stocked for beach limes, boat cruises, bar hops, club nights and carnival fetes. Perfect.


Kerra Denel

Make up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by Simone DrostPhotography by Lyden Thomas

Clothes & Accessories by Eve’s Closet

From what we’ve seen Kerra is three things at almost all times; confident, am-bitious and jet lagged. Seriously, she’s back and forth between the Caribbean, Canada (where she lives, technically), the US and wherever else. She’s practically the poster girl for the Caribbean lifestyle, even if her accent is solidly Canadian. She’s busy as a business owner, an event/promotion coordinator and a profes-sional freelance model, but her long-term goal may surprise you. She says that she wants to open music schools in third world countries, and that steelpan will definitely be a part of each school’s repertoire.

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COOL CARThere are two main reactions when Trinis hear about a new

Lambo on our island, and they’re pretty polarized. So we got together with the man who dared to bring an actual Aventa-

dor to T&T (in islandME orange we might add) and confronted him from both sides.

Photography by Lyden ThomasLocation Arima Race Track

THE ENTHUSIAST:Waaaaaaaaayz... It looks fast even when parked… 700 hand crafted Italian horses from Lambo’s legendary V12 engine, very well placed in a futuristic body design while keeping traditional Lamborghini styling… That new aged colour, beauti-fully spread along the sleek body design… oh and the tone of the V12 engine acceler-ating through the rpm range! Is it every-thing they say it is? What’s it like to drive?

Owner: This car basically let you do what-ever you wanna do. The handling and

responsiveness of both the throttle and steering is amazing, complete control. It is surprisingly comfortable for a super car. It gives you that smooth comforting ride then once you put your foot down it gets brutal with every gear shift jerk-ing you back and forth, along with the g forces pinning you back to your seat.

THE SKEPTIC:I’m probably going to get stuck behind it on Sweet Briar road and take 45 min-utes to sloooooowly go over each hump and pothole. Steups. Why would anyone spend that amount of money on a car for T&T roads?

Owner: We bought the car mainly because of our love for cars and speed. I know it’s not an everyday car and it’s not practical for T&T, but it’s a good feeling to know that it’s in the garage.

What’s the process of importing an exotic car into T&T like? Big hassle?

No big hassle. We dealt directly with Lam-borghini London. We were on a one year waiting list because we wanted it brand new. We could have gotten a used one right away but, believe it or not, a used Aventador is more expensive than a new one.


MACHOAll motors create friction and need lubrication to function better, and prevent wear. Besides gas (you do know where that goes right? And what kind you should use?), here’s where to put the wettin’.

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Maybe you can jump a battery, or change a tire, but past that you’re car-clueless. A me-chanic could be ripping you off, you’d never know. You don’t need to go full gear head, but take in some basics before you get taken at your next service.

by: Jean Marc Camacho


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BRAKE FLUID

WINDSHIELD WATER

OIL

TRANSMISSION FLUID

COOLANT

The master cylinder is usually against the firewall with a high and low mark. The fluid should be just below high, and light in colour. An early sign of a brake sys-tem failure is darkening of the fluid. This indicates that a rubber seal is breaking down.

You know when you’re out. Fill it up at your leisure.

With your vehicle on a level surface; remove the dipstick (usually brightly coloured), wipe it clean, reinsert it, and remove it again. There should be residue somewhere between the high and low marks at the bottom of the stick. Maintain the oil level on, or just below the high mark, but never over. That will increase oil pressures and damage seals.

(Automatic) Place the car is on a level surface. Turn the car on, warm it up. Pull up the emergency brake. Keep your foot on the brake pedal, slowly move the gearshift from park to the lowest gear (L or 1). Do this a couple times, then back to park. Do not turn off the car. Look at the level on the transmission fluid dipstick. It should be just below the full line. Manual transmissions carry a much ‘thicker’ oil and unless leaking, only have it checked every 90,000km. But access is below the vehicle and tools are required, so leave it to your mechanic.

Find the overflow bottle. It’s a light colored plastic bottle (usually beside the radiator). Coolant should be between full and low, and not look too dark. Don’t top up there; pour coolant directly into the radiator. Also, check that the rubber around the cap isn’t dam-aged, and that it’s on tight.

TIP:// Brake fluid is very abrasive, and can strip most paints. Pour carefully, and make sure the master cylinder is closed properly after.

TIP:// Oils vary; check your owner’s manual for advice. Get the filter replacement part number and change it too, it’s got contaminants from the old oil.

TIP:// Check your vehicle’s specs, transmission types are ever evolving in modern vehicles, so fluids vary.

TIP:// Make sure the engine has cooled before opening the radiator cap; pressure can build up and cause severe burns.

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trinidad+tobago film festival / 13September 17 – October 1 2013, various venues.

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Workshops, screenings, panels, presentations, awards, lots and lots of conversation. The 2013 theme was “hotter”, and that’s no joke. Every night, post-proceedings ‘Drink Bar’ was packed with people who a) know their craft b) know their fashion and c) know their liquor. The festival proved that we want to see ourselves on screen. Seriously, no foreign blockbuster could compete with “God Loves The Fighter” for per screen income, it was complete-ly sold every time. It wasn’t even the only one.

Photos provided by trinidad + tobago film festival

trinidad+tobago film festival / 13

WHAT WENT ON

ArielleWilliams

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdPhotography by Lyden ThomasMake up by Peggy Camacho

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdPhotography by Lyden Thomas

Arielle doesn’t know it, but a lot of girls in T&T want her skin. It’s gorgeous, smooth, unblemished; like a make-up ad but she’s not wearing any. May-be she’s not so naïve actually, she gets a lot of attention as a freelance

event marketer and coordinator, she probably even encourages it for the good of her personal brand, but still… unlike the girly girls out there reveling in their tight bodies and playing up their features with fashion tactics, Arielle’s look is androgynous, and maybe even conservative. It makes her stand out, way out. People who don’t know her ask who she is when they see her, and at this point on the town party scene, she’s a who’s-who. Keep in mind that she’s only 23 years old.

When we asked her questions about her goals her answer was, “God these are complicated questions in a complicated time” and then to say that she goes with the wind and whatever makes her happy. Eventually she revealed that she wants to own multiple companies and travel the world. Her degree will

probably help with that, which she got through a full scholarship to Hofstra University (in New York). The kind of scholarship will probably sur-prise you… hockey. She’s played her whole life, so does her sister, so did her parents, so did her grandparents! She’s represented T&T in the sport too, her tournament last March that took her Brazil might have been her last though. No more competition, just for fun.

We asked one other question, “What’s your at-titude toward relationships?” This is the one that we know people really want to read about. Her answer was practically pageant-like in it’s diplomacy, she said, “At the moment I’m just not interested in having one [a relationship] be-cause I’m focusing on building a better me, so that I can be the best me for whoever I decide to settle down with.” Lyrics gyal.

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdClothes & Accessories by Bang Bang

Photography by Lyden Thomas Make up by Peggy Camacho

KaleidodashOctober 13 2013. Queen’s Park Savannah.Hosted by The Digicel Foundation.

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5K run and after party, plus pink and purple powder. This event triumphed over major rain early in the day. We love how the organisers were able to bring out everyone’s enthusiasm (so many great costumes), we love that the differently abled were given free admission and we especially love the $10,000 that went to the charity of choice of the winner for most colourful Kaleidodasher.


Halloween could have plenty more Ole Mas’ to it, costumes with some creativity and piccong. Instead fellas go as them-selves and girls go as the sluttiest version of themselves. Do yall get that the majority of what is sold as ‘Halloween Costumes’ are really themed lingerie? Here’s what we wish we’d see instead.

If you insist going as a “sexy something”, preferably with a tail, then may we suggest a group costume to tongue-in-cheek rep-resent Ylvis’ “What Does the Fox Say?”

ACTUALLY

COOLCostumes

Ian Alleyne

Doubles Vendor

New Overpass

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3 LifehacksFor Your CarForget Far-Away Fete Parking

When you need it: Any big event, especially if you’re hauling a cooler

Pre-park. Have your pardnah follow your car to the ven-ue about 5 hours early. Park your car. Ride back with your friend. Later, arrange to get dropped off right at the entrance.

Tip: Don’t forget the keys

Mall Exit Strategy

When you need it: Christmastime at any mall

Finding a park is only half your problem, there’s a jam to LEAVE behind crawling cars and craned necks trying to find their spot. Park outside the exit. Longer walk to get in, but you’ll buss it on your own terms.

Tip: Behind West Mall even has a handy gate

Fool Proof Flat Tyre Excuse

When you need it: When you’re running late for some-thing really important.

The next time you have a flat, take a phone snap. Just the tire, no selfie. Wait for the day you’re late for the most important presentation of your life and your boss is calling you like a pregnant woman ordering pizza. Whatsapp that pic to him/her.

Tip: It won’t work if your pic is night time, but you need a daytime excuse.

A lifehack is something you can do or create to cut a corner. None of these deal with traffic, sorry.


EXPLAINING

What was it?

Last month a video surfaced on the internet showing a group of friends caught in a rain-storm, trying to run away from what looked like a mini tornado. As they got into the car to drive away, one of them kept scream-ing “Redman”! It went viral, the nation was transfixed by it, and everyone had just one question on their mind.

Was it, “Is this a result of climate Change”?

No. it was “who was Redman, and where was he”?

But surely the idea of anything like a torna-do developing in Trinidad deserves more attention.

Look the internet decides what deserves at-tention and it had spoken ok! There were memes everywhere. It wanted to know where Redman was! In fact a TV station even dispatched a news crew to go find him.

Finding redman video on youtube.

“Where is Redman” meme

by: Darryn Boodan


You’re joking? And did they?

Yes. He was fine. Apparently he was hiding under a step during the storm.

Well. That solves that mystery. Now, about this tornado.

No wait. There is more. You see as it turns out Redman wasn’t actually ‘Red’. He was dark skinned. This led to another big question being collectively asked by many.

Was it ‘Is our news media so desperate to seem hip, that they do stories based on frivo-lous internet memes?

No it was, “what actually does it mean to be a Redman.

Of course.

You see, what makes a Redman? Is it just being mixed race? Why is there so much value on being ‘red’ in our society? Is the adoption of the nickname ‘redman’ an attempt to feel valuable in a society that places disparate values to the colour of your skin? Or is there more to it? Maybe in the 21st century there are no lines to demarcate race. Maybe the whole idea of race is partially a mental construct that we are free to adopt or disavow. Maybe it’s time to change how we ‘see’ race.

While you were talking I went on google and found out that a family in Charliville had their roof blown off due to this storm. It seems as if this was a serious storm.

What storm?

The storm that the people in the video were running from

Look if the storm was that serious wouldn’t the internet have said so by spreading memes with that guy from Charlie and the Chocolate factory mak-ing a sarcastic remark about it?

You got me there

I’m off to make a meme about people who mock the value of memes.

Finding Redman group on Facebook

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islandME DdiMEOctober 20 2013. Scotland Bay.

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Tickets were like gold from the week before. IslandME served up the scene in full sunlight with full vibes and models from our pages everywhere you turned. The introduction of coolerbyME was perhaps the legacy of the fete though. It shall return at future events for sure!


LisaSeeTai

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdClothes & Accessories by Wet SwimwearPhotography by Lyden ThomasLocation Drew Manor

A model turned designer seems too clichéd a description for what Lisa See Tai has been up to. Modeling might be what most of you

recognise her for, but she’s been an artist long be-fore that. Our editor has a couple of her drawings actually. She’s still an artist of course, in fact these days you can find her instructing at the Carib-bean Academy of Fashion and Design in the field of Model Drawing. But she’s a recent graduate of CAFD too, in fashion design (with honours!), and we’re predicting Lisa will ultimately become best known for making dresses, not wearing them. That is, if she’s able to part with her creations. Lisa admits that while she prefers not to model her own clothes, she hates actually selling them be-cause, “they’re like my pieces of art, you know?” She then agreed that wasn’t a very good business plan and added that she will have pieces on sale at the holistic market at Akasha Yoga Studio in November.

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdClothes & Accessories by Tres Chic BoutiquePhotography by Lyden ThomasLocation Drew Manor

Styling by P.Noire.Vou LtdClothes & Accessories by Zadora Clothing StorePhotography by Lyden ThomasLocation Drew Manor

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The difference between limp, frizzy, uncontrolled hair and that perfect look is a blow dry, but at-home attempts

usually suffer from one of these common mistakes:

Using the wrong styling products Heat either too high or too low Over blow drying Holding the dryer in the wrong position Using the wrong brush type

Blow drying once a week gives your hair time to naturally recover from the harsh, daily rituals of brushing and products. But using the right shampoo, conditioner and styling products for your hair type is also important, products that contain natural essential oils and proteins make a big difference for lasting results. Skimping on these products for cheaper alternatives also will adversely affect your results, and could lead to unhealthy hair and scalp.

Ask your hair professional what specific blow drying tips and tech-niques work best for your hair type and desired style, for that just-left-salon look. They can also suggest hair products that will actually keep your hair healthy and help repair any issues caused by previous treat-ments.

Blow drying is not just a way to dry your hair. It’s an essential element in getting your hair to look its best while keeping it healthy.

Luis Enrique, located in San Juan (868) 221-8019, brings exotic South American tech-niques to his clients and

these hair tips are sponsored by De Fabulous Hair Care products - prod-ucts for people who want De Fabu-lous hair.

BlowMe

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FrazzledOctober 5 2013, Harbour Master

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Our floating fete pick for this issue. Frazzled rode the suc-cess of last year’s cruise to come back strong. Looks like this one will be annual from now on. Management held nothing back, frazzled cups on entry, sno cones, puncheon penna cools, shots on board and party bags on exit. They really ‘Doubled Up’ totally leaving everyone saying “ohshucksim-frazzled”.

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CraigValene

Make up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by P.Noire.Vou LtdClothes & Accessories by Tres Chic BoutiquePhotography by Lyden ThomasLocation Drew Manor

She doesn’t seem like the kind of girl who seeks the spotlight, soft spoken, with a shy gaze, but in front the camera she’s a whole new girl. She says that what defines us is not what we have accomplished, but who we have

became along the way. She’s pursuing modeling, lord knows she’s made for it, but holds down a corporate retail job right now as well. Without getting specific about any life challenge she also said she believes that, “life is 10% what hap-pens to me, and 90% how I react to it. I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” We’d like to add that her private manner extends to her family life as well. We would never have known about her son, but tight shoot scheduling meant he came along. All she’ll say is, “My greatest blessing calls me mom”, but just that line says it all.

Make up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by P.Noire.Vou Ltd

Clothes & Accessories by Bang BangPhotography by Lyden Thomas

Location Drew Manor


Make up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by Afiya BishopPhotography by Kwesi Marcano

Make up by Samantha SeebalackStyling by P.Noire.Vou Ltd

Clothes & Accessories by NixpixxPhotography by Lyden Thomas

Location Drew Manor

Inspire your employees with strategic meetings, in a serene setting conducive to creative ideas and optimize productivity. From state of the art facilities, to the comfortable yet versatile decor, Drew Manor offers the ideal setting for your next corporate meeting, brainstorming session, focus group, team building event, seminar or retreat.

The Samaan Room at Drew Manor contains large windows, which offer a mixture of natural lighting flowing freely through the space, as well as recessed overhead lighting accented with chandeliers. This mid-sized room is equipped with multimedia screen, projector and a top-of-the-line sound system. Drew Manor also houses an easily accessible field and tennis court that can be used for outdoor team building events and sports days.

Located in the tranquil Santa Cruz Valley, Drew Manor is accessible from Port of Spain and the main arterial highways North, South, East and West.

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1-868-676-2083Facebook: Drew Manor TrinidadWebsite: www.drewmanor.com

Catherine Miller is Miss T&T Uni-verse 2013. So some people are vex. Why? She’s not unattractive,

she’s not an airhead, she’s not mean, she’s not short, she’s… white. Imme-diately after her win the comments came rolling in about alleged bias of the judges, or the pageant franchise holders. Immediately after those com-ments came comparisons to the expe-rience of Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2013/14. Davuluri also received lots of criticism from folks who thought she did not represent a true American because of her race, she’s of Indian descent.

It’s even more interesting that the all-important interview question on-stage at our Miss T&T Universe pag-eant actually asked each contestant to advise Miss America on how to handle the backlash. Miller’s winning answer was that she has already experienced racist comments during the pre-com-petition and that Davuluri should re-member that ‘what does not kill you makes you stronger’. Some people didn’t take her words to heart exactly

and accused the pageant of tailoring the question to Miller.

The parallels between Davuluri and Miller are pretty obvious; their per-sonal experiences are eerily simi-lar. But the experience of the home country audiences does have one difference, and it’s worth discussing. An Indian girl in the United States is breaking a barrier when she wins, but a white girl in Trinidad and Tobago is not, because white women are over represented in the history of Miss T&T Universe (we’re not including Miss World, Miss Pan America or any other pageant for the sake of this analysis). That fact does not make Catherine Miller any less worthy to represent T&T. Who would represent us best from a racial standpoint anyway?

To always select a young woman with the right balance of race, religion, cul-ture, etc is fairly impossible, far less one who also has the qualities val-ued by pageantry. Also, that woman would have to actually enter; she has to WANT to be Miss T&T, don’t forget.

Catherine’s win has been over shadowed by race talk.

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Year Miss T&T Universe

1993 Rachel Charles1994 Lorca Chelsea Gatcliffe1995 Arlene Peterkin * Top 6 Finalist1996 Michelle Khan1997 Margot Rita Bourgeois *2nd runner-up1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam * Miss Universe1999 Nicole Simone Dyer * Best National Costume2000 Heidi Ann Rostant2001 Alexia Charlerie2002 Nasma Mohammed2003 Faye Alibocas * Top 10 Finalist 2004 Danielle Jones *4th runner-up2005 Magdalene Walcott * Top 15 Semi-finalists2006 Kenisha Thom * Top 10 Finalists2008 Anya Ayoung-Chee2010 La Toya Woods2011 Gabrielle Walcott2012 Avionne Mark2013 Catherine Miller

• A lot of beiges• Top performers are almost all of darker

tones• Equal representation between darker

and lighter tones within the last decade. The population is not split evenly, but there’s progress.

• Indian is actually the most under rep-resented ethnic group. Nasma Mo-hommed’s win was back in 2002, more than a decade ago, despite Indian being the dominant race in T&T per the latest census.

Hopefully Miller has been prepared for her position, it is a difficult one. By en-tering the pageant she literally asked to be judged, and boy has she been.

Though many support her (she was the fan favourite by a mile) quick in-terviews of past Miss T&Ts have found that criticisms were harsher than ex-pected, and that the microscope they were under lasted for many years after their reign. For those who placed (top 15 or better), the microscope is still there. Best of luck Catherine!

Racial representation has more to it than skin colour, but here’s a look at Miss T&T Universe over the past 20 years by estimation of foundation colour.

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Gone are the days when promotion was a skilled profession. In T&T we have been struck with the ‘lets throw a party’ disease, stemming from the desire to eat-ah-food. All well and good, food is necessary for survival and growth, but when yuh party buss it may be because you’re chaining up yourself:

As a DJ crew we’re constantly observ-ing the social scene, and this time we’re talking to promoters (or wan-nabe promoters).

Trinidad Promoter

PromoterCreate/add value to a brand from which various benefits will be gained.

Attempt to become popular by forcing members of the visa face fraternity to push a concept stolen from a movie/cartoon/voice note/song.

Parliament Is In Session

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SIZE:You’re calculating numbers and dollars. Eyeing down some spon-sorship deal. Parliament says vybz and hot girls, preferably those who can twerk. Join the ‘SAY NO TO STUSH’ campaign.

VENUE:We’ve partied on land and sea, where else can we go? It doesn’t matter, we could party in the back-seat of our form 5 dean’s pink PAU lancer, just make sure the bar and music is pumpin’.

COMMITTEE:It’s simple, do not expect Kim Kar-dashian to come the event if Tom-my Lee is doing your ground work.

Take a page from our book! Rain dance/Frazzled/Crave DDI


Women Against Breast Cancer 5K ClassicSeptember 28, 2013. Hosted by The Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation

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This annual 5K event raises awareness for the early detection of breast cancer, funds to underwrite annual breast screening for women who cannot afford it, and support for survivors and their families. It was super sold out. 6,000 women took part simultaneously in 3 locations; Marabella, Tobago and the Savannah. Official registrants all got a medal for finishing. Well done runners, and organisers.

Photos provided by

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AboutBreastCancer

How It’s DoneSelf exam

It’s more than a month, and more than a ribbon. If you really want to join the fight, donate directly, not just buy products that donate partial funds to research.

In 2013, most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will have a survival rate of upward of 90 percent. So be optimistic!

Don’t buy into the myths, breast cancer is NOT spread by a needle biopsy or a mammogram squeezing.

Your arm pits may not be sexy, but they’re part of the breast area.

Breast implants can obscure mammogram images. Still, mammo-grams are effective cancer screenings for those of you packing some surgical padding.

Get your mammogram. Over 40, do it annually. Don’t forget. Tie it to another annual event, like a Christmas gift to yourself, or paying your car insurance. If you have a family history, probably you’ll want to start earlier, and your self exams will be even more im-portant.

Adult women of all ages should do a breast self-exam at least once a month. Know your breasts, the look and feel so you can detect any changes.


AboutBreastCancer

How It’s DoneSelf exam

Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. You’re feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot.

Study your breasts with your arms at your sides. Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or skin dimpling, or changes in the nipples. Then do it with your arms raised high overhead. Then do it with palms on hips, pressing firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match, but look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.

When you’re on your back, the breast tissue spreads out evenly. Place a pillow under one shoulder and that arm behind your head. Using the other hand, move the pads of your fingers around your breast gently in small circular mo-tions. Cover the entire breast area and armpit, using light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple to check for discharge or lumps.

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Do Inbetween Checks… wherever!

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MAN ENOUGH TO JOIN THE FIGHT

October is breast cancer awareness month

WE SURVEYED MEN ABOUT

Breast cancer is real for them:

They’re ready:

They don’t think it can happen to them:

Awareness is up:

BREAST CANCER

80% know someone who has had breast cancer,the remaining 20% were all under 40.

said they would not be turned off knowing a woman was a breast

cancer survivor.

of all breast cancers occur in

men, it can happen.

know the pink ribbon is for breast cancer.Of the 10 who don’t know, 8 of them are over 50 yrs old.

said they would be there for a wife or girlfriend while undergoing treatment.

of our guys admitted that they do not ever think about getting it.

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90Other ribbons they could name:

Red – HIV 68 menYellow – Troops 8 menYellow – Testicular Cancer 8 menWhite – Lung Cancer 8 menLavendar – Cancer in general 8 menPurple – Lupus 8 menPurple – Alzheimers 4 menGold – Child Cancer 4 menBlack – Anti-Terrorism 4 men


One of the ads in thismagazine was fake…

Did you notice?

Yeah, go back and look.

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