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TGIWednesday: The simpler the better

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?My acupuncture herbal doctor friend who’s been into woo?-?woo world even longer than me is still doing quite well to this day! It is possible to make a living in this area of expertise if you’re willing to give it your all. My father used to flippantly say about him and others, “There will never be enough quack doctors for all the quack patients”. During a session with an intuitive I’d never met before she said, “Your father is here and is just amazed and so proud of what you’ve done, become and continue to do. He may have been salty while he was on the Earth, but now he sees what a value it is that you’re providing to others.” That was heartwarming ?to hear ?of course?,? and the last I saw my doctor friend I knew over time that he had made millions not just in woo?-?woo but in the stock market. After sharing the intuitive reading with him over a meal and telling him about the reading, we went on a walk to digest and I asked him?,? “You’ve outperformed all of us and my father’s expectations, why don’t you get a ridiculous cool car? and a girlfriend?? You’re still driving your 20 year old SUV with 200k miles on it and he looked ahead as we were walking and sai?d, “?T?he simpler the better?.?” Slow and steady wins the race. I see you as making a little progress every day. And I hope you’ll join us on our Monthly Zoom call? TONIGHT!? Links are below. And if you just need a quick tune-up from anywhere in the world... Appointments View Calendar First, Then Pay and Schedule 15 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins

If you’re looking for a sign of spiritual significance here it is! St Dimitrios Romanian Orthodox Monastery, Middletown, Upstate NY Submitted by Lucia / New York

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~ THE SIMPLER THE BETTER ~ I believe, think, know, and feel that remaining grounded and appreciating that which I already have will allow me to receive even more of the mana from heaven. I know when, where, how and why to simplify my inner circle, my health habits, my exercise routine and my life! I am ready, willing, and able to stay in a place of quiet contemplation in the midst of all chaos and drama and simple inner peace finds me. I am asking in all languages and throughout all timelines and so it is. Seeing you as making a little daily progress so that the rest of your life will be the best of your life!

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On Deck... What is Life Force Energy?

We’ve done a ton of fishing on word tracks, affirmations and clearing negative and downloading more positive and - oh my goodness - what amazing effects we’ve seen and experienced! But what about numbers? Numbers you ask?... Yes numbers! Sitting next to someone on a plane who does not speak your language (and you don’t speak theirs) if you write down 2 + 2 = ? they will write down 4.

Everything can be broken down into the language of numbers and those numbers measure Life Force Energy; sizes, shapes, people, places, even the number of words in this paragraph. So what Spirit came up with and gave to me to give to you, along with the concept of fishing, is to use numbers as a percentage of strength or weakness. How weak are your eyes from 0-100%? Let’s erase those blocks. Are there blocks in your finances? If so, on a scale of 0-100% what’s the percentage of the block or the flow? How about being chosen for a new job? Or whether we’ll have a baby or not? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the percentage of probability? We can change them! We’re going to simplify and show you how to get even MORE results out of your fishing and show you how to DECREASE taking on blocks and INCREASE your energetic flow. We will address with finger muscle testing, pendulums and of course standing sway testing. Stay tuned for this ingenious way to get even more results and amazing outcomes! It will be in our new Masterclasses Training Center taught in writing, audio and video lessons.

Tentative release is 7/7/7 ( 7/7/2023)

FREE Live Appearances

You Wealth Revolution Season 25 Hosts: Darius Barazandeh & Jimmy Mack SPECIAL LIVE ZOOM Q&ATUESDAY JUNE 27TH 3:30PM Eastern Time / 2:30 CT / 12:30 PT

Watch and listen to hundreds of Radio Show replays for FREE here in the archives from the Jimmy Mack Healing Radio show.

https://thejimmymackhealingshow.com/

Fish Food

The Daily Bread To Feed The Fish

Tell the Fish - 365 Daily Inspirations and Affirmations - by Jimmy Mack Own this e-book so that you can read inspiration every day!

MAY 31ST "Today I will come to terms with life and when in fact it is time to let go of people, places, pets, things, and situations that no longer serve me. I will ask for guidance from spirit in all that I do so that I can remain confident and strong even in the most turbulent of times!"

Come See Me In Tampa

SESSIONS AT SWANN HOLISTIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Jimmy Mack will be offering sessions at Dr. Charla Tempone’s office on the last Friday of each month

The next opportunity for Tampa office sessions: TBD

Please call their office directly at ?? (813) 873-7773 in order to get on the schedule for 15-minutes $45 or 30-minutes $75. If you’re new to working with him, we suggest you schedule 30 minutes

403 S. Habana Ave. Tampa, FL 33609 Just south of Azeele next to Skin Savvy http://www.ctholisticsolutions.com

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Q) I was wondering if you have a Terahertz Quantum Frequency Wand, I'm interested but not sure. I wanted a product from someone else that does similar but also gets you to zero point. It's a couple thousand dollars though and not currently in my budget. I would love to hear of your results or anyone else you have heard from about this product Thank you so much." - Julie S. A) Hi Julie, This is Sandy. I actually have the most experience with the Terahertz Wand. Have had it for over 6 months and have really been enjoying it. The visible results I've seen have all been on my skin issues. I removed a mole on my right hand in under a week, it just dried up and flicked off never to return. I recently had a lifelong skin tag on the back of my armpit swell up and bleed suddenly and I started to wand it right away and the swelling went down within 24 hrs and after daily wanding for 1-2 min max it dried up and part scabbed off and now it's down to the size of a piece of pepper and I can barely feel it. I do drink the wanded water daily and after seeing those results, I just trust that it's doing great things inside as well. Have used it on a joint/muscle issue and that's not really changing much that I can tell. I do my lymph, armpits, groin, soles of feet and hands daily and also my elimination/digestion has improved. I hope that helps. If you have any interest, I think at this price it's a great tool to have and play with. https://thekingdomofwe.org/seekersguide" - Sandy B / Support Crew

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Your name will be added to a special VIP Prayer list where Jimmy will use his intelligent computer software, src4you which runs 24/7, to delete the negative and increase the strength of the positive creating a higher probability of favorable outcomes for you.

In addition, throughout the full 30-days, Jimmy will be dialing into your energetic signature each day upon rising and make certain that you are a clear yes, unclear to no and running forward before you start your day. He is doing the heavy lifting for you around 3am NY time while most of you are asleep in order to smooth out your way and increase your most favorable life outcomes.

*Upon sending an email request after your purchase, you can receive a one-time sample/example of the software analysis. Most clients have had amazing results and outcomes!

You can add yourself and those living in your immediate household and yes you can include pets! Merely include everyone’s names and Jimmy will add them to his daily prayers.

You can run this monthly and stop at any time after the 30 days is up, you will have the opportunity to renew and update your list each month but are under no obligation. I believe you will experience magical transformations and make progress every day! SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-RENEWAL ($95/mo - save $5) Purchase a recurring subscription Update your prayers monthly. You can cancel or pause anytime.

Use PayPal for subscription Click here Use Stripe for subscription Click here. Could you use a private session? Are you feeling extra-crispy? If so, you can now Book Appointments... View Availability First, Then Pay 15 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins

30-Days of Prayer - $99

?Visit our ?NEW O?nline ?TRAININ?G? CENTER

We have finally completed the migration of the Mastery & Practitioner Certification Courses and are now opening up the BRAND NEW ONLINE TRAINING CENTER! All are welcome to create a FREE account to access the NEW and IMPROVED MLF Basic Training Course and also know that both Mastery & Practitioner courses have been UPGRADED with new information & lessons!

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Below is list of over 35 titles in the MyBeliefWorks Clearings audio series, monthly Zoom clearing call replays and Guided Energy Processess. Find a topic that addresses your issue(s), click on the link to read more. We had a lot of help downloading & channeling these over the years & they keep getting better and we are ALWAYS working on the next one. Don’t forget… you can share these with your immediate friends and family.

Freedom from Abuse Overcoming Addiction Receiving Abundance Body Scan: Head to Toe Healing Bountiful Harvest Igniting Creative Spark Discovering Your Destiny Daily GPS Reset Releasing Dark Energies/Fears Crossroads -Decision Making Diet & Exercise Support Education & Learning Support Empowering the Empath Enthusiasm for Life Financial Windfall Gold Coin: Money in All Forms Healing Family Relationships Healing Body Disorders Joy of Money

IRS Stress & Taxes Relieving Holiday Stress Increasing Intuition Easing IRS Stress & Taxes Lucky 777 Finding Love & Romance Mental Stress Positive Money Mindset Moving Forward from Past Chronic Pain Relief Pet Healing Support Improving Sales & Success Improving Sex Improving Sleep Pro$perity Unlocked Traveling with Ease Treasure Chest Work & Career Success Weight Loss Support Restoring Youth & Vitality

We now offer digital Gift Certificates for gift-giving. Gift a free session, daily prayers or clearing audios/videos to someone special. You simply select the denomination that matches the gift you'd like to give from the options on this page amounts from $19 - $225.

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Terahertz Quantum Frequency Wand The power of this frequency seems to reach every corner of the human cell, bringing about "activation" to the human body. The frequency is very effective for working on weak human cells, enzymes and DNA, restoring the body to its normal state. Use code: TSG10 get 10% off (Now back in stock!)

The 5 Anchors Process

The Purple Rain Process

The Magical Golden Key

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Jimmy Mack | Appointments ???Transformational Healing of Body, Mind? & Spirit, People, Places, Pets & Situations!? ? View Availability First, Then Pay 15 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins Search FAQ Access the FREE MLF Online Training Clearing Audio Downloads? and eBooks Get Certified in MLF Mastery or Practitioner Watch Free Videos on YouTube Radio Show Archives Healing and Grounding Mats ...enter code: MyLiquidFishfs at checkout for Free shipping! http://www.jimmymackhealingshop.com www.jimmymackhealing.com Copyright ©1998-2023 All Rights Reserved

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divinefishingtips · 1 year

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TGIWednesday: The simpler the better

TGIWednesday News

If you’re looking for a sign of spiritual significance here it is! St Dimitrios Romanian Orthodox Monastery, Middletown, Upstate NY Submitted by Lucia / New York

TGIWednesday Download

LIVE ZOOM TONIGHT!

JOIN US TONIGHT at 7:30PM EASTERN Theme: Supporting Women Pre-register at Calendly for $22 (includes reminders and replay) Submissions are now CLOSED.

Pre-Register Now - $22

On Deck... What is Life Force Energy?

Tentative release is 7/7/7 ( 7/7/2023)

FREE Live Appearances

You Wealth Revolution Season 25 Hosts: Darius Barazandeh & Jimmy Mack SPECIAL LIVE ZOOM Q&ATUESDAY JUNE 27TH 3:30PM Eastern Time / 2:30 CT / 12:30 PT

Watch and listen to hundreds of Radio Show replays for FREE here in the archives from the Jimmy Mack Healing Radio show.

https://thejimmymackhealingshow.com/

Fish Food

The Daily Bread To Feed The Fish

Tell the Fish - 365 Daily Inspirations and Affirmations - by Jimmy Mack Own this e-book so that you can read inspiration every day!

Come See Me In Tampa

SESSIONS AT SWANN HOLISTIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Jimmy Mack will be offering sessions at Dr. Charla Tempone’s office on the last Friday of each month

The next opportunity for Tampa office sessions: TBD

Please call their office directly at ?? (813) 873-7773 in order to get on the schedule for 15-minutes $45 or 30-minutes $75. If you’re new to working with him, we suggest you schedule 30 minutes

403 S. Habana Ave. Tampa, FL 33609 Just south of Azeele next to Skin Savvy http://www.ctholisticsolutions.com

From the Fish Box

Q&A

Receive 24/7 Prayers from Jimmy

*Upon sending an email request after your purchase, you can receive a one-time sample/example of the software analysis. Most clients have had amazing results and outcomes!

You can add yourself and those living in your immediate household and yes you can include pets! Merely include everyone’s names and Jimmy will add them to his daily prayers.

30-Days of Prayer - $99

?Visit our ?NEW O?nline ?TRAININ?G? CENTER

Visit now, Click Here!

**Can't See The Full Email? Click Here to View Online**

The Fish Market

Buy Gift Certificates here

Healing and Grounding Mats for all occasions Yes even Lily my cat uses the pet one! View Grounding Mats here Use code: MyLiquidFishfs for Free Shipping

View Full Zoom Replay Collection

The 5 Anchors Process

The Purple Rain Process

The Magical Golden Key

**We are NOT involved in the sales or shipping process of the 3rd party items, please contact them directly.

TGIFunny

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365dailyaffirmations · 1 year

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TGIWednesday: The simpler the better

TGIWednesday News

If you’re looking for a sign of spiritual significance here it is! St Dimitrios Romanian Orthodox Monastery, Middletown, Upstate NY Submitted by Lucia / New York

TGIWednesday Download

LIVE ZOOM TONIGHT!

JOIN US TONIGHT at 7:30PM EASTERN Theme: Supporting Women Pre-register at Calendly for $22 (includes reminders and replay) Submissions are now CLOSED.

Pre-Register Now - $22

On Deck... What is Life Force Energy?

Tentative release is 7/7/7 ( 7/7/2023)

FREE Live Appearances

You Wealth Revolution Season 25 Hosts: Darius Barazandeh & Jimmy Mack SPECIAL LIVE ZOOM Q&ATUESDAY JUNE 27TH 3:30PM Eastern Time / 2:30 CT / 12:30 PT

Watch and listen to hundreds of Radio Show replays for FREE here in the archives from the Jimmy Mack Healing Radio show.

https://thejimmymackhealingshow.com/

Fish Food

The Daily Bread To Feed The Fish

Tell the Fish - 365 Daily Inspirations and Affirmations - by Jimmy Mack Own this e-book so that you can read inspiration every day!

Come See Me In Tampa

SESSIONS AT SWANN HOLISTIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Jimmy Mack will be offering sessions at Dr. Charla Tempone’s office on the last Friday of each month

The next opportunity for Tampa office sessions: TBD

Please call their office directly at ?? (813) 873-7773 in order to get on the schedule for 15-minutes $45 or 30-minutes $75. If you’re new to working with him, we suggest you schedule 30 minutes

403 S. Habana Ave. Tampa, FL 33609 Just south of Azeele next to Skin Savvy http://www.ctholisticsolutions.com

From the Fish Box

Q&A

Receive 24/7 Prayers from Jimmy

*Upon sending an email request after your purchase, you can receive a one-time sample/example of the software analysis. Most clients have had amazing results and outcomes!

You can add yourself and those living in your immediate household and yes you can include pets! Merely include everyone’s names and Jimmy will add them to his daily prayers.

30-Days of Prayer - $99

?Visit our ?NEW O?nline ?TRAININ?G? CENTER

Visit now, Click Here!

**Can't See The Full Email? Click Here to View Online**

The Fish Market

Buy Gift Certificates here

Healing and Grounding Mats for all occasions Yes even Lily my cat uses the pet one! View Grounding Mats here Use code: MyLiquidFishfs for Free Shipping

View Full Zoom Replay Collection

The 5 Anchors Process

The Purple Rain Process

The Magical Golden Key

**We are NOT involved in the sales or shipping process of the 3rd party items, please contact them directly.

TGIFunny

Forward

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stodomingorj-blog · 6 years

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Do you find yourself wishing for more relaxing breaks? Make everyday feel like a staycation and go home to a peaceful community just a few minutes from the Metro. An exclusive gated community of 257 homes is ready to make your wishes come true. Start each day with a relaxing morning jog, bike with friends or simply walk your dog around the park. With amenities like a clubhouse, a kiddie playground and a pool, this is staycation at its best! Near Quezon City 20mins away Near SM San Mateo Walking Distance to JP Rizal Highway and Puregold Jr. Very Accessible, 24/7 transportation 1 ride to PHILCOA Quezon City, Marikina, Sta. Lucia and Robinsons, to Cubao *MIXED Community* Preselling Fully Finished Townhouse 2 bedroom 2 toilet and bath 1 car garage Lot area: 45sqm Floor area: 45sqm TCP: 1,875,000.00 15% DP: 281,250.00 Less reservation: 25,000.00 NET DP: 256,250.00 30mos to pay: 8,541.66/month 85% Balance (bank financing): 1,593,750.00 20yrs to pay: 11,886.00/month * MONTHLY GROSS INCOME REQUIRED: 35,000.00 (sole/combined) Single Attached model #1 3 bedrooms with cabinets 2 full toilet and bath 1 car garage Spacious service area Pocket garden Lot Area: 57sqm Floor Area: 66sqm Total Contract Price: 2,660,000.00 15% Down payment: 399,000.00 Less Reservation Fee: 25,000.00 Net DP: 374,000.00 Payable in terms (O% Interest) 12mos: 31,166.67/mo 15mos: 24,933.33/mo 18mos: 20,777.78/mo 24mos: 15,584.33/mo 85% balance thru Bank: 2,261,000.00 10yrs to pay: 25,673.20/mo 15yrs to pay: 19,695.74/mo 20yrs to pay: 16,857.41/mo * Gross Monthly Income Requirement: 55,000.00 Looking for House and Lot, Condominium or Lot Only in Tagaytay, Metro Manila, Cebu, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Pampanga? Contact me at my numbers below and let me help you find your DREAM HOME! RJ Sto Domingo Real Estate Salesperson Kingsman Realty and Development Corporation #44 Stanford St. E.Rodriguez, Quezon City Globe/WhatsApp : 0917-732-0666 Smart/Viber : 0921-806-6000 Email : [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsa3uOkHVGK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=484w3yazbw9b

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mcrealestateph · 4 years

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One Oasis Midrise Condominium For Sale in Pasig City Ortigas Avenue Exte...

One Oasis Midrise Condominium For Sale in Pasig City Ortigas Avenue Extension

Midrise Condominium For Sale in Ortigas Avenue Extension Pasig City One Oasis

Project Type: Mid-Rise Condo – 5 Residential Floors Location: Situated along Ortigas Avenue Extension in Pasig City It puts you near workplaces at the Ortigas CBD, The Medical City, SM Megamall, and La Salle Greenhills, among others.

Overview: • Within a Master-planned Townscape • Retreat to serenity each day at One Oasis Ortigas – a mid-rise community located along the bustling Ortigas Avenue Extension. Fully ready for occupancy, this resort-inspired enclave provides urbanites a peaceful retreat from the daily grind.

Contact: Michael Canino 09327173600 09179373514 09293785308

Features & Amenities: • More than 60% of the entire community is dedicated to indoor and outdoor amenities and generous open spaces. This creates a perfect balance between physical recreation and spiritual rejuvenation. • Multi-purpose Clubhouse • Fitness Gym • Entertainment Area • Activity Area • Adult and Kiddie Pools • Tree Park • Basketball Court • Jogging Path • Grand Entrance • Toddler Playroom • Lap Pool • Cascading Water Features • Play Park

Location: How to get there: • From Ortigas CBD: Go straight along Ortigas Ave, Cross E. Rodriguez Ave./C-5 to Ortigas Ave. Ext. Cross first bridge. Cross second bridge. Shortly after the second bridge, turn right to One Oasis Ortigas. (4.1 km) • From Makati: Take Kalayaan Ave. Turn left to E. Rodriquez Ave/C-5. Turn right at Ortigas Ave. Ext. Cross first bridge. Cross second bridge. Shortly after the second bridge, turn right to One Oasis Ortigas. (18.9km) • From Eastwood: Take E. Rodriguez Ave. then make a left to Ortigas Ave. Ext. Cross first bridge. Cross second bridge. Shortly after the second bridge, turn right to One Oasis Ortigas. (4.7 km) • One Oasis Ortigas is located at Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City (in front of LG Plaza).

Nearby Places of Interests: • SM East Ortigas – 1.1 km • Valley Golf – 2.4 km • Sto. Rosario Church – 1.7 km • Medical City – 3.7 km • La Salle Greenhills – 5.4 km • Robinsons Galleria – 5.6 km • Greenhills Shopping Center – 7 km • Wack Wack Golf and Country Club – 7.5 km • Tiendesitas – 2.9 km • SM Hypermart Pasig – 3.3 km • Robinsons Galleria – 4.2 km • Domuschola School – 4.3 km • Pasig Catholic College – 4.7 km • St Paul’s Pasig – 4 km • Medical City – 3.6 km • St Therese Hospital – 2.2 km

Site Development Plan: • Featuring refreshing landscapes, resort-inspired environs, and generous pen spaces, this mid-rise condo community is indeed a welcome contrast from the noise and pollution of the city.

Reservation Fee: 20,000.00 Total Contract Price: Bank Financed Residential Unit Bldg A • 2BR with Balcony; Laundry: Floor Area 52.80sqm – 6,337,725.37 Bldg B • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,955,520.21 • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,981,054.16 • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,930,591.03 • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,634,071.48 Bldg C • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,199,687.55 • 2BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 46.18 – 5,905,057.08 Bldg D • 3BR with Garden Lot Laundry: Floor Area 81.59 – 7,913,577.95 • 3BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 65.11 – 7,194,987.69 • 3BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 65.11 – 6,835,288.30 • 3BR with Laundry Cubicle Led: Floor Area 65.11 – 6,698,937.73 Bldg I • 2BR with Balcony; Laundry: Floor Area 52.80sqm – 5,945,527.95 Bldg M Commercial Unit: Only 2 Units are Available • 1 Room / Floor Area 36.25 – 5,063,741.28

Note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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ready-finance-st-lucia · 2 years

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Many stores offer the buy now pay later scheme. It's a shopping credit solution that lets customers buy from the store and pay for their shopping bill in monthly instalments. This type of credit scheme is very useful when you have urgent shopping requirements but are low on funds. In such situations, you can use your shopping credit to purchase the necessary items. However, if you choose a store which has partnered with multiple vendors, your options for both products and brands will increase to a great extent.

Registering for a shopping credit plan from a store with many merchant partners will expand your shopping experience and allow you to make the most of the benefits that come with a shopping credit solution. The more you can use credit for shopping the more cash you can save for other emergencies where credit is not accepted. As shopping is inevitable and a necessary activity, having a good shopping credit plan with multiple vendors can be very handy. With a good shopping credit program that comes with multiple merchant partners, shopping can be turned into an enjoyable activity.

#Shopping credit plan #Buy now pay later #Ready Finance St. Lucia

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cathrynstreich · 5 years

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OJO Labs: 5 Months, 8 Major Awards

OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW. This brings OJO Labs’ major award count so far this year to eight, dominating national and local “Best Places to Work” lists, including Inc. magazine’s “Best Workplaces 2019,” Fortune magazine’s 2019 list of “Best Places to Work,” Austin Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work in 2019,” and Built in Austin’s “Best Places to Work in 2019.”

The OJO Labs Team (Credit: OJO Labs)

The Austin-based company was also a winner of the “Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award” from Business Intelligence Group, named the “Best Digital Property Search Platform” by Corporate Vision Magazine, received HousingWire’s biggest honor, its TECH100 list, and honored with the prestigious “2019 Red Herring Top 100 North America Award.” Winning the Red Herring award, which is judged by industry experts, insiders and journalists on a wide variety of criteria including financial performance, innovation, business strategy and market penetration, is a significant achievement, with previous winning alumni including Alibaba, Google, Kakao, Skype, Spotify, Twitter and YouTube.

“These awards are a reflection of the incredibly talented and passionate people we have working at our company,” says John Berkowitz, CEO of OJO Labs. “Our vision and dedication to developing technology, products and exceptional customer experiences is a part of the fabric of our culture. Inherent in these awards is the character of an intelligent team collaborating to solve some of the biggest challenges and executing on our goals. As we continue to hire across all departments and office locations, we are accelerating our scale to serve millions more consumers.”

Angela Dunham, COO of OJO Labs, notes that the “Best Places to Work” awards were based on independent surveys of its team members. “When you win an award recognizing the company, it’s a special honor. But when you win an award that is rooted in how the people you hire feel about working at their company, it’s priceless,” she said.

OJO, the machine-powered assistant, helps consumers with answers to any questions and access to all kinds of real estate information through vast databases of online and offline sources. Accessing listing details, home features, neighborhood selection, budget or financing guidance, and education surrounding one of their largest purchases, is in their hand all the time. Consumers have the control and ability to source information without pressure, or get connected to a professional when they are ready. OJO works in partnership with leading REALTORS® and matches them with highly qualified agents who can best serve their needs based on their customized profile. By providing both parties with a foundation of information through a warm hand-off, OJO helps to establish trust between the agent and the consumer from the start.

Now in its ninth year, the 2019 A-List Award from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and SXSW honors breakthrough local, homegrown companies. Some 165 firms were nominated and considered for the award. A panel of independent judges evaluated businesses in three investment stage categories: start-up, mid-size and scaling. OJO Labs’ A-List Award was for a mid-size firm receiving more than $10 million in funding.

“Austin was recognized as the No. 1 city to live by U.S. News this year, and it is a growing hub of incredible talent,” notes Berkowitz. “Our founding headquarters was launched in Austin to bring together generations of talent, build an exceptional company and have an impact on the community of such a vibrant, expanding city.”

Recently, OJO Labs raised $45 million in Series C funding to accelerate its development and expansion. The company has increased its market-leading position as it continues to hire and build world-class data science, engineering, product and design teams.

OJO Labs is rapidly expanding in each of its three offices: Austin, where OJO Labs’ headquarters is based; Minneapolis-St. Paul, where last fall, OJO Labs combined with leading real estate data services provider WolfNet; and St. Lucia, where the company operates its AI training and customer service teams. A list of current career opportunities with OJO Labs is available at corporate.ojo.me/careers.

For more information, please visit ojolabs.com.

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Good MORNING #realdreamchasers! Here is The Chase Files Daily News Cap for Wednesday 30th January 2019. Remember you can read full articles for FREE via Barbados Today (BT) or Barbados Government Information Services (BGIS) OR by purchasing by purchasing a Midweek Nation Newspaper (MWN).

CARICOM HOLDS OUT HOPE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTION IN VENEZUELA – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders Monday held talks with United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, as well as the permanent representatives of Canada, Russia, the European Union and the African Union, on the ongoing political situation in Venezuela. A communiqué issued following the talks at the United Nations noted that the Caribbean leaders had expressed their “grave concern over the untenable situation” in the South American country and “strongly urged that further deterioration would seriously aggravate the plight of Venezuelans”. “The Caribbean Community is steadfast that the region must remain a Zone of Peace,” the communiqué stated. The United States is leading a number of western and Latin American countries in recognising the Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Juan Guaidó, who last Wednesday declared himself the interim leader of the South American country. But Russia, China and Cuba are among countries that are supporting President Nicolas Maduro, who was sworn into office earlier this month for a second consecutive term as head of state. Washington and its allies have accused Maduro of suppressing democratic rights in the country and have called for his removal. Caracas has broken off diplomatic relations with Washington and Maduro has accused the powerful North American country of engineering a coup to remove him from office. The CARICOM delegation, which was led by its chairman and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris and including his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Dr Keith Rowley and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, had during their deliberations with Guterres” emphasised its commitment to the tenets of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter which calls on states to refrain from the threat or the use of force. CARICOM has been consistent in the critical importance it accords to the key principles of non-interference and non-intervention. “CARICOM reaffirmed the view that there was an urgent need for meaningful dialogue leading to a peaceful internal solution for the Venezuelan people. The Caribbean Community is resolute in its belief that it is never too late for dialogue since the consequences of no dialogue will be dire,” said the delegation that also included Grenada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Peter David and the CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque. The communiqué noted that the United Nations Secretary General extended his offer of good offices, circumstances permitting, “to facilitate dialogue and negotiation between the parties” and that CARICOM “indicated its readiness to work assiduously to bring the parties to the negotiating table”. The communiqué noted that as a result, the CARICOM leaders Monday engaged with various officials from Canada, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the African Union as well as with President Maduro and the Foreign Minister of Mexico “with a view to reduce tensions and build a platform for dialogue”. “Further engagements will take place in the next few days as the situation remains fluid,” the communiqué noted. Earlier, in a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, had stated that the regional leaders had expressed optimism that the UN would assist in establishing the roadmap towards peace and security for Venezuela. According to a statement, Prime Minister Rowley expressed hope that in the not too distant future there will be significant improvement and a diminishing of tensions in Venezuela. “We believe in the coming days there will be work towards dialogue so that the internal difficulties in Venezuela can be approached without intervention and interference from those who may have a different approach,” Rowley said in the statement. The statement noted that “coming out of the meeting the CARICOM delegation is satisfied that if the conditions for such can be met the UN will assist in establishing the roadmap towards peace and security for Venezuela and the region”. The meeting with the UN Secretary General followed an emergency meeting of CARICOM leaders last Thursday where it was decided that the regional body should engage the global organisation. Following the discussions here, the CARICOM delegation held a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, Marc-Andre Blanchard, and are also expected to meet with officials from Russia, China and Venezuela. The 15-member CARICOM grouping has remained divided on the issue and earlier this month, Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, Guyana and St Lucia supported a resolution at the Organisation of American States (OAS) in not recognising the second five-year term of Maduro, while Dominica, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname voted against the measure. St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Belize abstained during the vote while Grenada was not present. In the statement that followed Thursday’s conference, the regional leaders nonetheless “reaffirmed their guiding principles of non-interference and non-intervention in the affairs of states, respect for sovereignty, adherence to the rule of law, and respect for human rights and democracy. “Heads of Government reiterated that the long-standing political crisis, which has been exacerbated by recent events, can only be resolved peacefully through meaningful dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement said, noting that they have “offered their good offices to facilitate dialogue among all parties to resolve the deepening crisis.” Last weekend, a senior UN official told the UN Security Council that all actors must exercise maximum restraint and avoid any further escalation. “The protracted conflict in [Venezuela] has had a grave impact on the population, with high levels of political polarisation, growing humanitarian needs and serious human rights concerns,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. She urged all parties to respect human rights and the rule of law, warning that the situation could spiral out of control. Diplomats from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda also addressed the UN Security Council meeting. (MWN)

ARTHUR SCOFFS AT IMF DEAL – Barbados essentially gave up a chunk of its sovereignty when it signed on the dotted line to receive the US$290 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is the suggestion of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, who argued that pre-conditions of the IMF arrangement demonstrated scant respect for the sovereignty of Barbados. Speaking this morning at the University of the West Indies Global Belt and Road Research Symposium at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, UWI Cave Hill Campus, Arthur charged that by subjecting itself to an independent IMF oversight, Government had surrendered exclusive rights provided by the constitution of Barbados. “There is a need for all international organizations to exhibit respect for the sovereign rights of all nations. In relation to this matter, the Constitution of Barbados vests exclusive powers in the Cabinet of Barbados within the context of the exercise of collective responsibility. Yet, the recently concluded IMF programme requires that there has to be an independent evaluation committee to oversee the way in which the Government of Barbados carries out the agreement,” said Arthur. The former Prime Minister, who also held the portfolio of Minister of Finance from 1994 to 2008, suggested that the concept of independent oversight implied that Barbados and other countries that accessed IMF funds were incapable of managing their own affairs. “The Government of Barbados must live up to terms of its agreement with the IMF but it should not have to answer to any entity in carrying out its executive powers on the matter. Joint commissions for overseeing the carrying out of obligations are common but the concept of an independent commission carries the stigma, that left to themselves, countries that benefit from access to the IMF resources will indulge in anticipated wrong doing,” he said. In making his argument Arthur pointed out that such conditions were not part and parcel of financing options available in China. “Thus far, China has entertained no such misgivings in its relationship with Caribbean countries and it is to be anticipated that none will arise in the future,” he said. Arthur further argued that this was not the only manner in which Government has shot itself in the foot where the IMF arrangement is concerned, having agreed to conditions that several of the sanctioning countries could not be bothered to attain themselves. “Barbados has recently had to agreed to an IMF programme central to which has been the agreement to reduce its debt to GDP ratio and to realize the largest primary surpluses of any country in the world. Both of these will take a toll on the wellbeing of our people. That fiscal consolidation programme had to be sanctioned by countries like Japan and Italy, which has the highest debt to GDP ratio of any country in the world, and are doing nothing about it,” lamented the outspoken economist, suggesting that the IMF has prevented Barbados from using measures that have served advanced countries quite well in the past. “Under that programme, Barbados had to agree that it would not use any restriction or any other devices that can hurt international prosperity as a means of solving our balance of payment problems or to protect its small and medium-sized industries. Yet we too easily forget that in the early stages of their development, the advanced countries of today used protectionist devices to safeguard their domestic enterprises to telling effect,” he stressed. (BT)

‘ADJUSTMENT FATIGUE’ – A leading political economist is warning the Government that Barbadians may soon suffer structural adjustment fatigue under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and that alternative concessionary financing may be necessary. As a matter of fact, head of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, (SALISES) Dr Don Marshall suggested that while Barbadians are prepared to bite the austerity bullet, the current mood indicates that patience is wearing thin even though the programme is in its early stage. “The reality is that the measures and the austerity are hard. Barbadians are prepared like Kittians, Grenadians and Jamaicans to give it a go. However the political leadership as well as the political ruling elite will be wise to take note of the domestic mood and the capacity for adjustment fatigue,” Marshall told Barbados TODAY. He therefore contended that Government must seek to buffer the possible social fallout by pivoting to other sources of concessionary financing such as China. “We are right now in a four-year arrangement that requires us to perform at levels of permanent surplus target, in terms of our budget, of six per cent. They [IMF] have asked us to sustain that six per cent for the majority of the four years as a pre-condition for assessing any further loans from the IMF and other support institutions. We have to be in a position now with the Chinese monies on offer to be able to leverage globalization much wiser,” said Marshall The political economist argued that the global financial order is much broader than what the “IMF would have the region believe”, noting that there is a shift towards China, as the Asian nation is emerging as another pillar for alternative financing. “We must not shut off this option but look at it, see what loans we can gather. We have to note that it provides you with the fiscal space to do things and make critical decisions. Certainly in Barbados’ case I would recommend that just after we meet certain targets that we should look to diversify our reliance from the IMF and associated agencies and move towards lending coming from China at this point,” he said. He noted that like any other lender the Chinese lending would come with some conditions. However he argued that these conditions were less onerous than those imposed by the IMF. “There is evidential research from Peru to Brazil and some small island Pacific states that this lending has helped. Vanuatu has benefited from this, having emerged from very devastating cyclone and hurricane to reach levels of development thanks to Chinese lending,” Marshall pointed out. The UWI lecturer asked to square his position against the fact that action taken under the IMF-approved Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme, has earned positive feedback from two credit rating agencies. Earlier this month, regional ratings agency, the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS), upgraded Barbados’ local currency rating to CariBB with a stable outlook, up from CariD, while projecting economic growth of about one per cent this year. The upgrade came two months after the New York-based Standard & Poor’s (S&P) raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Barbados to ‘B-/B’ from ‘SD/SD’ (Selective Default). However Marshall made it clear that these measuring sticks do not paint an accurate picture. “If you are in an IMF program, you’re joining a particular elite idea and agreement about how these economies ought to run. The credit rating agencies are part of that consensus. So I’m not surprised by the upgrades and so on. You could impress creditors but not voters. You could impress party supporters, but you may not really impress a citizenry,” he explained. (BT)

NO COMPROMISE ON SECURITY AT PORTS – The introduction of kiosks at the Grantley Adams International Airport will not allow persons to “ease” into Barbados. That assurance has been given by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey, who has also reassured Barbadians that they have no reason to fear. Speaking during debate on the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Parliament today, he said countless Barbadians had made lives for themselves and their families by migrating. And while he said he had no issues with non-nationals coming to the country in search of better, he maintained that the kiosks were not being used for that purpose. “If anybody understands the Barbadian story, the Barbadian story is an immigrant story . . . if Barbadians want to benefit from our capacity to go to other people’s countries then we must allow people to come to this country too,” Humphrey said. “We have these fears, and this idea that we are putting in place these kiosks so anybody could come amuses me…there are pros and cons to having these machines, of course there are, but there are pros and cons around immigration period. In fact, there are very few issues I think as polarizing as immigration is to many people and there are very few persons who find themselves in the middle.” Humphrey said he had never been of the view that persons come to Barbados with the intention of taking more than they could give. In fact, he said any check of the records would show that the prison was not populated by immigrants. “These are fears fueled by xenophobia that in many cases we inherited because of the way we perceive ourselves as a people. We fear our own selves,” he insisted, while adding that the Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) constitution referenced the idea of regionalism. “Issues that pertain to immigration are complex and issues pertaining to immigration are rooted in something that is deep and rooted in something that is philosophical. We have come to a point in Barbados where we recognize that we have to do things differently.” (BT)

THIRD AIRPORT ATTEMPT TO START FEB 1 – Due to increased border patrol security at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), immigration officials are no longer needed in the airport’s departure lounge. Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson today revealed that these officials would be relocated from that area along with some of those from the arrival hall. He admitted that while the move had been attempted unsuccessfully on two previous occasions he believed it would be successful this time around. “The Cabinet of Barbados has agreed that the immigration department officials will be removed from the departure hall as of February 1. This has been tried on two previous occasions and on both occasions immigration officials were reinstated there. Both administrations have tried this, only to put immigration back in. “We are confident that we can try this again because of the enhanced border security details that are now available and that have been put in place because of the APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System), the real-time transmission of information of each and every passenger that is now available to the authority of Barbados and that is the main reason why immigration was restored in the past,” Hinkson said. “The public of Barbados can be fully satisfied that we will not compromise the security of our borders in any way,” he assured. Hinkson said currently there were times when there was a backup of people after they had booked into the departure lounge sometimes because of the “three layers of security” with which passengers were confronted. That he said began with a guard situated outside the departure hall who checked passports to ensure the picture and the holder of that passport matched, followed by a further checked by immigration officials inside and then for a baggage inspection check. “Of necessity with one of the layers there is a backup and long lines of people, some of whom need to board the flight because the flight is going to leave soon, people are getting nervous and all of this can negatively impact on your experience in Barbados even though you’ve had a great time,” Hinkson said. “Therefore Cabinet has decided to remove one of the layers and we are satisfied that this can be done.” He said immigration officials would still remain at the airport to question suspicious persons. (BT)

EASIER PROCESS WITH NEW EQUIPMENT – The installation of additional kiosks at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) will not only decrease the waiting time for persons arriving in Barbados, but will also free up immigration officers to do other important duties. That is according to Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson, who made the comments during debate on the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2019, this morning in Parliament. In introducing the bill, Hinkson said while there were currently 17 kiosks at the GAIA, government was looking to install more to make life easier for visitors and locals alike on their arrival in Barbados. He said the amendment would formalize the use of the kiosks and provide for the replacement of ED (Embarkation/Disembarkation) forms, which all persons travelling to Barbados were required to complete. According to him, the forms were outdated and required persons to provide unnecessary information. He also described the stamping of passports as “redundant and repetitive”. The minister explained that the kiosks would scan the passport, take a photo and prompt the passenger to respond honestly to a series of questions, all using biometrics. “The practical aspect is that 17 kiosks were purchased by the previous administration, we came and found them, 16 are functional at the present time and it is our intention as soon as financial resources allow, to get more kiosks, because with our growing tourism market and arrivals and of course increased travel we anticipate that the17 that are there would not be adequate enough in the long term,” Hinkson said. “This whole process ties into the whole context where we are making life easier for all those, whether local citizens or tourists who arrive in Barbados.” Hinkson said all persons over the age of 19 would be allowed to use the kiosks which he expected would greatly reduce the current waiting times. “For a tourist, the point of contact in Barbados at the airport is their first point of contact and we all know first impressions count a lot. The typical tourist wants to get off the flight, get out the airport, go on the beach, go and drink some Bajan rum, you want to start enjoying your vacation. You don’t want to be held up at an airport more than is necessary,” he said. However, Hinkson gave his assurance that security would not be compromised. (BT)

TIME NOT RIGHT – Opposition Leader Reverend Joseph Atherley has questioned the timing of Government’s decision to remove Immigration officials from some sections of the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA). Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson had earlier revealed that Cabinet had taken a decision to move personnel from the departure and arrival halls effective February 1. However, during his contribution to the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Parliament this afternoon, Atherley queried whether government had properly thought through the move. “While I, in principle, have no problem with the removal of such because we see it happening elsewhere, at the same time we still have to admit that it is still in place in very many places in this world and we have to utilize those systems when we travel to other people’s countries,” Atherley said. “But the point is this, it has to do with the timing. Today as a country we are trying to wrestle the evil of that rising tide of serious gun violence and criminal activity to the ground. Today we are becoming increasingly aware that the phenomenon of violent crime is not a matter that is localized, but that it is organized trans-regionally, trans-nationally and therefore the issue of cross border activity becomes a critical consideration. I find it a bit challenging that when we are faced with that rising spectre of criminal violence and we are met with an understanding that part of the dynamic contributing to that is cross border travel and movement, I find it a little challenging as to the timing of removing officers from the departure point at the airport.” He admitted that while he was not against the shift, he believed it had to be done at the proper time. “I have no problem with their removal at the right time and over time, but it is this government that must judge and it is this particular minister that must judge whether or not this is the appropriate time to do that,” the Opposition Leader maintained. Atherley however, said he had no problem with the introduction of additional kiosks, once it was properly managed and once issues of privacy were appropriately dealt with. (BT)

BARBADOS KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY –Any use of technology which will improve the efficiency of how business is conducted in Barbados should be welcomed. That is the view of Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance Peter Phillips, who has wholeheartedly supported the introduction of kiosks at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA). While saying that the new kiosks would remove the sometimes lengthy wait in lines at the airport, Phillips said all departments of Government needed to be up-to-date with technological advancements. “We have come to the time in this country where we have to make full use of the technology that there is available to us and we want Barbadians to know that we are working on this,” Phillips said during debate on the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Parliament this morning. “It is a work in progress. It is not something that will happen overnight as there are many areas and aspects you have to consider and even in that you have to make sure that the security is tight. Everybody wants to make payments online and so on, which is good and which is the intention, but in doing all of that we have to make sure that all of the systems are in place. “This Act would have gone through several processes, several reviews and even went through a pilot project to ensure it was working the way we want it to work,” he added. Phillips said that even at his ministry, they were currently looking at ways in which to introduce technology in an effort to speed up processes. “The truth is that with the introduction of any new system there is more often than not some teething problems and we want persons to bear with us and to actually share with us comments on the experience, so that if something needs to be tweaked or corrected it can be improved. “That is where we want our country to be. We must be at the cutting edge where technology is concerned and where the use of technology is concerned in all areas, not just at the airport or at the seaport, but in all areas across the business area within the country,” Phillips said. (BT)

SANDALS HAILS PROGRESS AT ITS SHOWPIECE BEACHES HOTEL - Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart says he is pleased with the progress of the multi-million dollar Sandals Beaches Resort currently under construction in Barbados. “For us being in Barbados is an absolute honour and a privilege and we are incredibly proud of how we are built and having the Sandals brand there,” Stewart told Barbados TODAY on the sidelines of the 26th annual World Travel Awards. That event formed part of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace being held in Jamaica this week. “[Sandals Beaches Barbados] is coming on. In terms of design it is one of our finest masterpieces that we have ever done. It will be an incredible hotel. We are getting there slowly but surely. We spent an absolute fortune on the beach works making sure that it is prepared and the site is ready and it is stunning. West end Barbados it is as good as it gets,” said Stewart, as he commented on the progress of the US$400 million project. After several setbacks, it was last year that officials officially started minor construction along the beach, at what was formerly the old Almond Beach Resort in St Peter. The project is expected to last about 27 months and employ about 1,800 people throughout the process. Earmarked to be Sandals’ most elaborate property, Beaches Barbados will consist of about 600 rooms, a number of unrivalled amenities including a six-lane bowling alley, water slides, an on-property train, a zip line and numerous global gourmet restaurants. Between its two properties – Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados – the company currently employs over 1,200 Barbadians in full time positions. Stewart said that number would easily double when the hotel is completed by the end of next year. He said he was especially proud of the company’s investment in Barbados’ struggling economy and its contribution to employment. “We have our two Sandals properties – Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados – and if you think about it, in a space of seven years our company would have invested just shy of US$800 million and at that point will be employing permanently, somewhere in the order of 3,000 to 3,300 Bajans,” said Stewart. “If you look all around the Caribbean there are very few companies that have invested that much money in a lifetime let alone in a seven-year period. So for us, we are very proud of that,” he said. While stating that SRI was not yet up to speed with government’s proposed hotels development plan for Barbados’ southwest coast from the Savannah Hotel in Christ Church to the Paradise Beach in St Michael, Stewart said there were no immediate plans for future investments in the Barbados market from his company. Sandals started its first operation in Barbados in 2013. (BT)

ABRAHAMS: YOU WILL PAY FOR ABUSE OF SEWERS - Abusers of the south coast sewerage system will feel the full weight of the law if found guilty of misuse. The warning has come from Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams one week after a manhole at Rendezvous, Christ Church, was found to be “weeping”. He told THE NATION the “slight blip” was “picked up immediately” in the process of “careful monitoring” of the system. A bypass pump on Worthing, Christ Church, was checked and serviced and all the lines connected to or near that pump flushed to correct the problem. “What we realised when we removed the covers, was that the sewers were full of grease again. We pumped off a lot of it to clear out the sewer line, but I guess with the inflow of tourists for cricket and with the heavy operations on the South Coast, the businesses are back to their practice of dumping grease down in the sewer,” Abrahams explained. (MWN)

BWA: THREE PUMPS WORKING AGAIN - Barbados Water Authority (BWA) crews have completed emergency repairs on three out of four pumps impacted by a power outage at the Applewhaites Pumping Station. These have all been successfully reinstalled and are working. Repair work on the fourth pump is ongoing. With these three pumps back in operation, the BWA is now pumping more water into the distribution network. Consequently, the water supply to a number of districts in St James, St Thomas and St Joseph that experienced outages or low pressure over the past two days, should gradually return to normal as the pressure increases. As is usually the case, the BWA remains committed to assisting any customers still affected by outages via water tanker until their supply returns to normal. (MWN)

CLEAN UP LAND – Landowners who don’t upkeep their properties are being put on notice. Minister of Environment and National Beautification Trevor Prescod, has issued this warning, asking the owners to ensure their estates were cleared of bush and the dreaded cow itch vine. “All land owners whose lands are in that kind of state, overrun by bush, especially with cow itch, I would like to encourage them to do what is right to make sure they debush and clean their land so the state would not have to intervene.” He cautioned that if the state had to do the cleaning up on private property, “then the owners can rest assured” the bill would be sent to them. His comments came in the wake of the ongoing removal of bush from around Blackman And Gollop Primary School, which on several occasions has been affected by cow itch. (MWN)

FALLEN TREE LEAVES ROAD IMPASSIBLE – A tree has fallen across the road at Quarry Road, Blackmans, St Joseph. As a result, the road is impassable, and motorists are asked to use an alternative route. A team from the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance is on the scene. (MWN)

IRRESPONSIBLE! – An incensed member of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has described Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s recent attack on the body for its handling of promotions in the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) as highly irresponsible. Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police and former top crime sleuth Keith Whittaker has taken Prime Minister Mottley to task for the statements she made last Friday at a news conference at Parliament Buildings to address the current upsurge in gun violence in the island. Mottley launched a verbal assault on the then Guyson Mayers-led PSC as she promised to deal with the issue of promotion which she said had eroded the morale within the police force. “We are satisfied that the greatest cannibalization of the Royal Barbados Police Force took place in the last few years. It cannot be allowed to happen again. You cannot attack an institution and expect it to prosper…You cannot have successive Commissioners of Police making recommendations for promotions in the police force based on their perceptions of performance and merit and discipline, and then have a Police Service Commission completely ignoring those recommendations and choosing to promote who they want on criteria known only to them,” she told reporters. But in an equally strident rebuke, Whittaker, who represents the interests of the force on the PSC, this morning lambasted the PM Mottley for lumping everyone on that constitutional body and labelling them in the same manner. “It is a very irresponsible act…and it is not fair to get on national TV and lambast the Police Service Commission without being aware of all the facts,” the respected former senior cop told Barbados TODAY. Noting that he was not a political person, the retired senior police officer said it was sad that Barbados had come to this juncture. “I am not interested in no politician or no political party. I am interested in Barbados and the Royal Barbados Police Force. And that is what I am trying to do on the PSC. I am transparent in everything that I do. Tell her that. If they find the chairman [former] political, that is a matter [for them]; I am not political,” Whittaker stressed. Whittaker told Barbados TODAY he was hurt by the Prime Minister’s comments. “After serving 40 years in the Royal Barbados Police Force, it hurts me to know the excellent service that I gave in the force and then I could be pulled in the gutter by the Prime Minister lambasting the PSC…putting all in one basket. I am not in that,” he declared. Whittaker, who was in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for lengthy periods during his four decades in the force and linked to the apprehension of some of Barbados’ most notorious criminals, sought to defend his reputation as a “professional”. “I have a proper character…integrity…I serve; I get shot at; I get dynamite pelt at me for fighting for this country; I get urinated on while waiting for criminals … for this country… and then to be labelled like that. I’m annoyed. “All of these things I did for this country, then to be lambasted by a Prime Minister. It is wrong…to me. I’m hurt,” he lamented. Meanwhile, Whittaker told Barbados TODAY he was not sure if the Prime Minister had consulted with the PSC on the appointment of former Commissioner of Police Darwin Dottin to be a consultant to the sitting COP Tyrone Griffith. The PSC, which is headed by new chairperson Margot Greene QC, is responsible for advising the Governor General on appointments in the police force, and to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices. Apart from Greene and Whittaker, the other members of the commission are the Reverend Vaughn Watson, Neville Lewis and Shirley Farnum. This is the first time that a retired commissioner of police has been returned as a consultant to the force and/or government on matters related to crime. The Police Act makes no provisions for the appointment of such a consultant to a sitting Commissioner of Police nor obliges a sitting Commissioner of Police to adhere to any advice given by a civilian consultant. Neither former PSC chairman Guyson Mayers nor current chairman Greene could be reached for comment. (BT)

MURDER NO. 9 – A Grazettes St Michael mother is crying her heart out as she mourns the tragic loss of a son. As police carry out investigations into the circumstances which led to the death of 29-year-old Jabar Lashley who allegedly died at the hands of a teenager, his grieving mother Marcia Clarke told Barbados TODAY that while she would not publicly speak out about what she was told caused her son’s death, she would say that he should not have died senselessly. “Jabar should not die like this. I don’t understand how he died like this. This is senseless,” Clarke lamented as she dealt with the pain of losing the last of her three boys. Police public relations officer Sergeant Michael Blackman said that sometime around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Lashley was at Dore’s Sport Bar, at Gunsite Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael, where he was involved in an altercation with a juvenile. The young man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by a private vehicle, where he died around 10:40 p.m., after undergoing surgery. “The juvenile is currently assisting police with investigations,” Sergeant Blackman said. An emotional Clarke, recounting her son’s last moments alive, said when she got to the hospital after she received the devastating news, doctors told her what no mother would ever want to hear. “They told me that he only got a ten per cent chance of surviving,” Clarke recalled. “But ten per cent ain’t no chance to live. You would talk about 50/50, but at ten per cent you could as well say he dead. When they told me ten, I say Jabar gone. Actually, he was just there like he passed already because he wasn’t breathing or nothing. So I just hold he hands and tell he that I love him,” she said. The 53-year-old mother said she last saw the former Ellerslie Secondary student on Sunday when he came to her home for lunch and they had an enjoyable time chatting and laughing. At that same time, they made plans to attend Lashley’s eight-year-old son Xaier Mayers’ school’s sports which were held today. “The sports was supposed to be today. Then I hear this thing happen. I don’t know how my son gone. I trying to be good, but my heart hurting me. He was too sweet to go down like that. He got a family. That little boy believes in Jabar. He likes Jabar so bad. He left a sweet eight-year-old boy. He liked jokes. When it comes to jokes you would get Jabar laughing. He would come and blow the car horn shouting ‘mom I here, mom I here’. He was a sweet boy,” the mother said. Clarke said she spent most of the day waiting to hear Jabar blowing the horn signalling for her to get out the house for them to head to the school sports. Meanwhile, Shakira Mayers, the mother of Lashley’s son and partner of 10 years, said she would be the first to admit that Lashley was not perfect, but he was a loving boyfriend and a caring father to their son and also her firstborn. Speaking at her Bibby’s Lane, St Michael home where Lashley also lived, Mayers said she spoke to the man who told her he would marry her someday moments before he was stabbed. “The last words he said to me was ‘be outside’ and I said whatever Jabar. I say just come. Then when I saw the time coming up I was rushing to get outside and then my friend called to ask me if I heard. I was like heard what? . . . I just left work. I didn’t know how I was getting to the hospital but I just left,” Mayers said. “He had surgery. Then they took him to the recovery room and we went and we saw him, and he was still breathing, I believe with the machine,” the 30-year-old recalled. Mayers said she has heard “so many stories” about the incident that she does not know what to believe. “There are so many flip sides to this story, but I know one side got to be true,” an emotional Mayers said. Lashley was also supposed to collect his son from at the barber where he dropped him off for a haircut, not too far away from where the incident took place. “When he saw that his dad was taking long to come back for him he knew something was wrong. He was supposed to go back to him, and in that short space of time this happened. I didn’t even know where the children were. Jabar couldn’t talk to tell me where the child was. It was such a rough evening,” Mayers said. “He and his son had a really good relationship, so I know he is hurting. But he is such a sweet son. He telling me ‘mummy you got to be strong. Don’t cry. Just be strong and remember the fun times that you and daddy had. We gine be alright’. But I know he is hurting. They born like a day apart,” the young woman said as she spoke about her Xaier who attended his sports today. Barbados TODAY understands that the altercation came about after Lashley spoke to the alleged perpetrator about a matter which involved the breaking and entering of his vehicle. Gunsite Road was quiet when Barbados TODAY visited just after midday. As Police carried out investigations, several residents said they were shocked about the incident which they believe should never have happened. One resident who is familiar with the teenager said he has had a troubled upbringing and sometimes made decisions that caused him to have to face the juvenile system. (BT)

FATHER SUCCUMBS TO STAB WOUNDS – Shakira Mayers last spoke to her boyfriend Jabar Lashley on Monday evening when she contacted him to pick her up from work at 5 p.m. He never showed up. Lashley, 29, was involved in an altercation at Gunsite Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael, and was stabbed. He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he died after 10 p.m. “Last time I saw him alive was on Monday morning when he took me to work. We spoke about 4:30 yesterday [Monday] evening when I called him to let him know to collect me from work for 5 p.m.,” his girlfriend said. Mayers said when she first heard the news, she did not think it was that serious, but made her way to the hospital immediately. “It’s only when I got at the hospital around 6 p.m. that I knew something was wrong. There was so much traffic on the road so it took me a while to get there. “The doctors spoke to us after 10 and told us things weren’t looking good. He was just there with machines helping him to breathe. I stayed all night hoping that he would wake up; then we were told he was gone,” she said, fighting back tears. (MWN)

HOLDER REMANDED ON WOUNDING CHARGE - A Christ Church businessman charged in connection with the incident that left another man with severe injuries to his hand, has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prisons at Dodds, St Philip for 28 days and will return to court on February 26. Corie O’Neil Holder, 39, of 179 Regency Park, Christ Church, appeared in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court before Acting Magistrate Anika Jackson and was not allowed to plead to the indictable charge of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Alban Mottley of Newbury, St George, on January 15, 2019, with intent to maim, disfigure or disable him. The incident is alleged to have taken place at Station Hill, St Michael. Prosecutor, PC Kenmore Phillips had asked the court not to grant bail because of the seriousness of the offence and the complainant was at the hospital awaiting surgery. His counsel, attorney-at-law, Kendrid Sargeant had described him as a fit candidate, but the acting magistrate remanded the businessman because of the medical report and after checking his antecedents. (BT)

DRUG ACCUSED GRANTED BAIL – Ken DaCosta Murrell pleaded guilty to two drug charges but not guilty to two charges involving a policeman. As a result, he was granted bail in the sum of $750 and the matter has been adjourned until February 12 to the Traffic Court. Murrell, 37, of Second Avenue Park Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, appeared before acting Magistrate Anika Jackson in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on four charges. He pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of cocaine and having apparatus fit and intended for use in connection with cocaine, but not guilty of resisting PC Jason Chambers and unlawfully and maliciously wounding the same policeman. The incidents allegedly occurred on January 28, 2019. The unemployed man is represented by attorney-at-law, Naomi Linton. (BT)

$375 FINES – A Bridgetown magistrate has issued her second warning in a week, that using marijuana is still illegal in Barbados, despite the fact that discussion was ongoing about medicinal marijuana, Acting Magistrate Anika Jackson presiding in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court made the remarks after two accused Roxanne Rosette Gill a 31-year-old hairdresser of Newton Crescent, Pine, St Michael and 57-year-old self-employed Anthony Hyvestra Blenman of Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church were jointly charged with unlawfully having cannabis worth $10 on January 28. They both pleaded guilty. When the matter was called, they appeared without counsel but the court was informed that attorney-at-law Mohia Ma’at was on his way to represent the duo. According to the facts outlined by Prosecutor, PC Kenmore Phillips, police officers went to Newton Crescent, Pine, St Michael and saw a parked car with Blenman in the front passenger seat with the door open and Gill standing by the open door. When lawmen approached the vehicle Gill removed a white cigarette from her mouth, put her hand in her pocket and then passed a white piece of paper to Blenman and started to walk away. When asked to open the folded paper, police saw one greaseproof wrapping, one paper wrapping and a partially burnt cigarette with vegetable matter, suspected to be cannabis, and Blenman said “I tell she police coming to give me the spliff.” The defence counsel submitted that the two were not charged together, adding that police came back for Gill about an hour after they had taken Blenmanaway. In begging for leniency, Ma’at said that Gill is a mother of two and lived with her family including parents and siblings, and Blenman is a senior and his prior offences dated back to the 1980s. The two apologised to the court. The acting magistrate said that they were adults and ought to have known better. She fined them $375 each, payable in three months or on default, three months in jail. (BT)

MITCHELL’S CRY – It seems Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dave Cameron will not be copping a break from Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell anytime soon. Just days after West Indies’ 381-run demolition of England at Kensington Oval within four days, Mitchell, has poured cold water on the West Indies win, warning once again that unless there is a change in the current administration of CWI, instances like the weekend victory over England in the opening Test will remain one-off occurrences. The veteran leader who has been one of Cameron’s staunchest critics over the past three or more years argued that sustained success on the field could only be achieved by proper leadership and management, and a governance system “that promotes the interests of the players”. “We have seen West Indies perform well in a particular game in the past but as one who understands the game well, I know you cannot make a final judgement on the performance of a team by one game,” Mitchell said. “As they say in areas of intellectual activity, maybe that’s a one-off. I don’t like one-off. I like it to be clear there’s a permanent change in attitude.” He added: “As I have said over and over, unless the administration changes, I do not think we will see the kind of performance we need to.” Mitchell is a former chairman of CARICOM’s Prime Ministerial subcommittee on cricket and has continued to lobby for governance reform in West Indies cricket. During his tenure, he found himself at odds with the current Cameron-led administration when he endorsed the CARICOM-commission Governance Report, which among other recommendations, called for the “immediate dissolution” of the current board and the appointment of an interim board “whose structure and composition will be radically different from the now proven, obsolete governance framework.” CWI dismissed the recommendation as “impractical” and an “unnecessary and intrusive demand”. Mitchell agreed while there was an abundance of talent in the region, West Indies were suffering from a lack of leadership. “I always believe we have the talent in the region; I never think we are short of talent,” he pointed out. “Maybe we will not see a Gary Sobers or Brian Lara emerging, but we have the talent to ensure that we can extract the maximum performance, but it requires the leadership, management and governance system that promotes the interests of the players and the unity of the region as a whole. “I think that is the fundamental thing that is lacking and I hope we see a change in that regard.” Cameron has copped criticisms from Mitchell and others despite greater financial reward being obtained by a greater number of players under his tenure and more age-group cricket being played around the region. CWI has also been part of the Caribbean Premier League introduction in the region, as well as the regional Professional Cricket League Meanwhille, West Indies face England in the second Test of the three-match series starting on Thursday in Antigua with speedster Shannon Gabriel and wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich having recovered from minor injuries picked up in the opening Test. Gabriel limped out of the fourth day’s play at Kensington Oval last weekend with a bruised toe while Dowrich also sat out proceedings with a sore back. West Indies team manager, Rawl Lewis, confirmed today there were no major injuries in the squad as they chased a historic series win. “[There are] no worries at all. There will always be little niggles after a hard Test match but they are all ready to go,” Lewis said. He added: “We practised from 2 pm to 5 pm and everyone was there nice and healthy and strong and looking pretty good.” Gabriel had little impact in the opening Test claiming just two wickets but worked up a fair turn of pace in the second innings before having to go off after lunch. Dowrich, meanwhile, batted outstandingly in the second innings to finish unbeaten on 116 but was replaced by Shai Hope behind the stumps for the entire fourth day. West Indies named an unchanged squad for the upcoming Test but have added fast bowler Oshane Thomas as a 14th man, after the Jamaican acted as cover for fellow pacer Alzarri Joseph for the first Test in Bridgetown last weekend. (BT)

FORMER TEST MEN LAUD WI – Former Test players John Shepherd and Robin Bynoe say consistency and self-belief must be the benchmark for the West Indies team after their stunning and emphatic 381-run victory over world number three ranked England last weekend at Kensington Oval. Like most fans, Shepherd and Bynoe were surprised by the performance of Jason Holder’s men, who defied all odds to beat England in four days. “I was surprised at the win. I wanted them to be competitive. I didn’t want them to just roll over, but they did much more than that. The West Indies were brilliant. They defied all expectations. “Let’s be fair. I would say 80 per cent, maybe more, never thought West Indies would have won, or at least would have won by the margin they won by,” said Shepherd, who played the first of his five Tests on the 1969 tour of England. (MWN)

FAN’S CHANCE OF A LIFETIME – Never mind the result. For one English fan, watching the first Test between West Indies at Kensington Oval was a dream come true. John Edge has wanted to visit the Caribbean for 50 years to watch a Test match. The 70-year-old, however, didn’t have the time or the money to come over to the West Indies. He finally made it last week, thanks to the help of his family and others. It wasn’t even a disappointment that England suffered a massive defeat by 381 runs. “It’s absolutely brilliant. It’s a dream come true. It has been on my bucket list of the last 50 years. I can’t praise enough how much I wanted to be here,” Edge told NATIONSPORT “I am a cricket fan. I like England, I like West Indies. It was just an ideal place to watch a game of cricket.” (MWN)

BFA KICKING FOR THE FUTURE – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) is set to start the Future Tridents Development Programme when the National Youth Cup competition kicks off on February 9. This was revealed by technical director Ahmed Mohamed during a recent exclusive interview with THE NATION. Working under the tagline Train With The Best, Play With The Best, the new competition during its first year will see eight elite teams fielded from the Under-13 Division. The second year would see the introduction of the top players in Under-15s, while year three is set to include the Under-17s. “Starting this year, the players would be able to train three times a week step by step. The main goal is to focus on the players’ development, as it takes five to seven years on average to develop a player. The Future Tridents Development Programme is not about winning, it is about development,” he explained. (MWN)

URGENT O NEGATIVE BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Blood Bank is issuing an urgent appeal for O negative blood donations. A positive, A negative, AB, B positive and B negative blood donations are also needed. Donated blood will help replenish the QEH Blood Bank’s supply to ensure that blood is readily available for patients with serious medical needs such as cancers, blood disorders, premature babies, cardiac procedures and trauma victims. Volunteers between the ages of 18 and 70, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health are asked to donate blood at the National Blood Collecting Centre located at Ladymeade Gardens, St Michael, between 8 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on weekdays or 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturdays. (MWN)

PAUSE FOR PRAYER - At midday on Friday, all of Barbados is being invited to pause for one minute to pray for peace in response to the spate of violence currently being experienced. The initiative, which has as its theme Pause for a Cause, is being spearheaded by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs. Minister in that Ministry, which also has responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Cynthia Forde, met today with faith leaders to garner support for three days of prayer and reflection from midday Friday, February 1, through Sunday, February 3. The Minister explained that while everyone is asked to pause at midday on Friday to pray, persons are also encouraged during the 72 hours to attend any gathering for prayer and reflection. Churches, mosques and other places of worship will be opened to facilitate this. The Minister urged the full participation of the population in the Weekend of Prayer and Reflection, noting: “Whatever we do during this weekend, it should be reflective. Some of our people are falling through the cracks and it is time to seek divine intervention to get the country back on track.” Activities are also being planned for February, as part of this initiative. These will include a Day of Love, Peace and Commitment on Wednesday, February 13, and a faith-based consultation to devise strategies aimed at helping persons in communities to develop coping skills, particularly in the area of conflict resolution.(BGIS)

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Magickal Month- December

Magickal Month December December is a month of extremes. There’s the cold and chill outside, and the warmth and comfort of our homes, our families, and our friends. There’s the stress and frustration of holiday shopping, finances, parties, etc., and there are the sweet, happy moments of seasonal joy. It can be incredibly difficult for a lot of people, or it can be the month that people look forward to all year. It can bring out the best and the worst in us. The holidays are full of contradictions. In nature, everything is quiet. A lot of places have gotten their first snows (not here in Georgia- we may be lucky to see some in January or February), and most of the trees are bare. This is the season of muted colors, greys and browns, and of soft focus sunlight filtering through the trees. I love Winter, despite the fact it flares up my fibro and leaves me in pain. It’s just so calm and peaceful and quiet. Outside of malls and shopping centers, that is. I haven’t really seen much wildlife lately, though I’ve been hearing blue jays. I’m mostly concerned for the neighborhood cats, and I’m hoping that their people take them in for the night. Last year, Pandora (a neighborhood stray) had 3 kittens, and only 1 made it through the cold Winter (our Minerva). We’ve since had them both fixed, and while she tends to find her way into the crawl space under our house, I’m thinking we need to build her a warm cat shelter outside from a Rubbermaid container and a styrofoam cooler. I worry about who will take care of her and all of the other neighborhood cats next Winter after we’ve moved. Lunations: December 7- New Moon in Sagittarius, 2:20am EST December 22- Full Moon in Cancer, 12:48pm EST Astronomy: December 6- Mercury goes direct at 4:23pm in Scorpio Geminids meteor shower peaks December 14th. Ursid meteor shower peaks December 22nd. Celtic Tree Month: Elder (November 25- December 23): Endings and new beginnings, completion of the cycle, focusing on greater happiness and your heart’s desire, evaluating what you’ve learned over the last year, cutting loose ends, thinking about your dreams for the new year, judgment, transformation, death and regeneration, fate, the inevitable, exorcism, banishment, prosperity and healing, leaves and berries can be used for protection and breaking spells cast against you. Birch (December 24- January 20): Beginning of Celtic tree calender, new beginnings, making plans for the future, contemplation, resolutions, inception, “Lady of the Woods”, reflects feminine aspects of nature. Renewal, protection, wards evil, banishes fears/builds courage, beauty and tolerance. Holidays (non-Pagan): December 1: World AIDS Day December 2: First day of Advent (Christian) December 3: First day of Hanukkah (Jewish) December 6: St. Nicholas Day December 7: Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Christian) December 10: Last day of Hanukkah (Jewish) December 24: Christmas Eve (Christian) December 25: Christmas (Christian) December 26: First day of Kwanzaa December 31: New Year’s Eve Holidays (Pagan): December 9-10: Feast of the Greek Goddess Athena December 10-11: Feast of Greek deities Aphrodite and Hermes December 13: Feast of the Light Bringer, honoring Juno Lucina and Swedish St. Lucia December 14-15: Feast of Posiedon, Aphritrite, and all Greek deities of the seas December 17-23: Saturnalia/Opalia, honoring Roman god Saturn and goddess Ops December 21: Yule/Winter Solstice December 21-22: Old European festival of evergreen trees December 21-25: Romano-Egyptian festival of goddess Isis giving birth to Horus December 21-25: Greek festival Dionysia honoring Dionysis December 25-26: Greek festival of the wind gods of the eight directions December 25-January 5: Anglo-Teutonic Yule honoring Freyr and Freyja and Balder December 31: Feast of Father Time/Roman god Saturn Themes for the month: Family, friends, giving gifts to people you love, togetherness, long nights, staying cozy in the cold, celebration, joy, festivity, warmth on the longest night of the year. General activities for the month: Getting ready for your Winter holiday of choice, making gifts, wrapping gifts, decorating trees, making cookies, gathering with friends, going out to community events, building fires, drinking hot bevvies, watching holiday movies. Herbs I’m using: Holiday greenery. Wildcrafted holly, pine boughs, and frankincense oil in the essential oil diffuser. Tea for self-soothing as the days get cooler and the fibro flares more and more. Stones I’m using: Rutilated quartz for clarity and pathworking. Petrified wood, my ‘teacher stone’. Clear quartz for the pure, uncluttered energy boost that I need right now, and selenite for cleansing and clearing away the old year. Goddess of the Month: Laetitia, Roman goddess of holidays, festivals, celebration, and joy. Sometimes the holidays can be tough for people who are estranged from their families or work in retail or customer service. I’m honoring Laetitia in hopes that they can find some joy this season.

December 3 card reading December's Reading: This reading was so literal it made me laugh. It's so very, very tied to this time of year, I love it! First, we have The Devil, which represents temptations. The early part of December is all about rushing around to make all the parties, buy all the gifts, eat all the food, and drink all the holiday cheer. This is a hedonistic time of year, when everyone goes off their diets, overspends, and just generally revels in the joy of the season. So The Devil is a warning to revel within reason- don't go too overboard! Because.... It's all really about the rebirth of the sun/son/solar deity of choice. So when the sun rises the day after the longest Solstice/Yule night, we get to be reborn as well. The King of Wands is the male at the height of his fiery/solar power, and this card is so clearly representative of the energy of the Solstice and the fire of the sun being reborn. The only thing that would have been more appropriate would have been the sun itself, so I think this is a sign that we need to embody that solar energy ourselves and let ourselves be reborn with the sun. Finally, we have Death. Death is usually all about a change where something has to be let go so that we can continue on, unemcumbered. And what we need to let go of is all the negativity, expectations, and goals of 2018 to make way for 2019. So at the end of the month, we'll have the death of the old year. So the question is what do you want to leave behind? Make a list and burn it in the Yuletide fire, and clear your life out for the new things to come in 2019. Our special guidance card especially cracked me up. It's SO perfect to tie the reading together. It reads "When I accept the love of the universe as my primary teacher, I will always be guided back to the light." And since the longest night will be on the 21st of the month, every day after that leads us to progressively longer/warmer/brighter days as the sun builds in power. We're absolutely, 100% being led back to the light. The cards are laughing at me, I think. So we're going to party, welcome back the sun, and then let go of 2018 so that we can be led back into the light. Viola! ******************************** The Christmas Holly By Eliza Cook The holly! the holly! oh, twine it with bay-- Come give the holly a song; For it helps to drive stern winter away, With his garment so sombre and long; It peeps through the trees with its berries of red, And its leaves of burnished green, When the flowers and fruits have long been dead, And not even the daisy is seen. Then sing to the holly, the Christmas holly, That hangs over peasant and king; While we laugh and carouse 'neath its glittering boughs, To the Christmas holly we'll sing. The gale may whistle, the frost may come To fetter the gurgling rill; The woods may be bare, and warblers dumb, But holly is beautiful still. In the revel and light of princely halls The bright holly branch is found; And its shadow falls on the lowliest walls, While the brimming horn goes round. The ivy lives long, but its home must be Where graves and ruins are spread; There's beauty about the cypress tree, But it flourishes near the dead; The laurel the warrior's brow may wreathe, But it tells of tears and blood; I sing the holly, and who can breathe Aught of that that is not good? Then sing to the holly, the Christmas holly, That hangs over peasant and king; While we laugh and carouse 'neath its glittering boughs, To the Christmas holly we'll sing. My personal tides: I’m already starting to plan for 2019, and I think I may have my phrase for the year. Things are starting to come together to the point that we can start looking for our new home, and I’m excited to change things up. In that spirit, I keep looking around at all this junk I’ve accumulated in the 14 years that I’ve lived here, and I’ve been deciding what’s really essential. Ideally, we’ll move and just take the things we absolutely have to have, and then have a moving sale for the rest, but I really want to get rid of it now. At the very least, I’ve already started packing books up. I’m just ready to let go of all of the old and make way for the new. I expect to give up at least half of my ‘things’. My personal goals: I’ve ordered a Passion Planner this year, and I want to spend the last week of December doing some in-depth planning. I also want to offer a variety of ‘year ahead’ tarot and oracle readings for 2019, so look for those soon. My holiday shopping as about half done as of this writing (November 28), and I should be able to get everything on time, which is a stressful proposition every year. We’re lucky this year to have a little extra cash in reserve, and I’m grateful. Read the full article

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Venice is known as La Serenissima or The Most Serene One in Italian. Shaped like a fish, this is a true maritime city that sometimes feels as if it is not on the water, but in the water. As such, the changeable climate gives the city her humours. With luck, you may see her adorned by crystal clear blue skies in the middle of winter, or you may alternatively witness her charms through a veil of thick fog. Not to worry, with a little bit of planning the city will enchant you, regardless of the prevailing weather.

Venice dominated the trade routes of the Mediterranean for centuries and the extent of Venetian power and influence is still evident in the architecture of diverse places such as the landlocked Italian city of Bergamo or the Greek port of Corfu. Of course, to appreciate the copies you first have to see the original, and an off-season weekend is the perfect opportunity to do just that…

View of Rialto Bridge, Venice

Friday Evening: Arrival in Venice

19:00- Dinner and drinks in Canareggio

Fresh from the plane or train, this is your first evening in Venice. Therefore, it’s a good opportunity to taste some of the city’s nightlife. The district of Canareggio is where you might get the evening started. Paradiso Perduto (website in Italian), brought to you by a well-known local character called Maurice, is in a historic location and is highly recommended. Vino Vero (link to Facebook page) is much beloved by local youth and possibly less appreciated by the neighbours. It’s a lively spot to kickstart your night. Looking for a more relaxed option? Head down to Strada Nova and check out one of the little tavernas on the side streets.

Saturday Morning

9:00- Coffee with an old world ambiance

Caffè Florian is a legend in coffee!

This Piazza San Marco institution first opened its doors in 1720. In fact, it is the world’s oldest coffee house. Where better place to get your caffeine fix? Orchestral music still hums in the background, although you should not be surprised to hear many of the customers speaking Mandarin Chinese these days. After all, old Europe is not quite the centre of world finance it once was and a coffee at Caffè Florian comes at a price.

Coffee service at Caffé Florian, Venice

Caffe Florian seen from exterior in Piazza San Marco, Venice

To be honest, the coffee itself is nothing special, but the decor seems as if it hasn’t changed that much from the day when the cafe first opened its doors. The interior is bookended by trompe-d’oeil mirrors and the gold edged frames of the classical pictures create the sensation of sitting in the centre of a period piece. Waiters in suits serve coffee and cakes on silver trays. Add in the Chinese customers and it feels like walking onto a Mittel Europa period piece film set with 21st century extras.

Expect to pay 20-25 euro for a cup of coffee and cake!

10:30-Walk through the heart of Venice

With your wallet considerably lighter after the morning coffee, start exploring Venice from its centre- Piazza San Marco. Make sure to walk around the square to admire the stunning buildings. The onion-shaped domes of Basilica di San Marco dominate the cityscape and imprint a touch of the orient on the traditional centre of the city.

This is tourist central, so don’t spend too long here. Get away and see the city! The route up to Ponte di Rialto will take you through alleys and over canals where you will see the ubiquitous gondolas. It’s a pleasure just to wander, occasionally stopping in a shop to browse. Take your time and take in your surroundings.

St. Mark’s has an eastern feel

Ponte di Rialto, once you reach it, is another place that will enchant you. Completed in 1181, it was built as the main artery to cross the Grand Canal. Make sure to stop at the top to admire splendid views of the canal and to take the pics that will turn the folks back home green with envy. Across the bridge, you will find a busy market area. Again, this is another place where you could spend a long time just browsing. Wander into the side alleys. Explore and adore!

Looking towards the market on Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge- a canal view

If you have time, try to visit the fish market, a touch of true tradition in touristy Venice. This is, needless to say, the ultimate maritime city and much of its original food traditions would have been fish-based. Expect colour and come armed with a camera and a tolerance for the smell of fresh fish!

13:00- Murano

Window displays to brighten a winter’s evening

Head to Fondamente Nove to take the 4.2 vaporetto (water bus) to Murano. Be warned that it is a place where you could easily spend an entire afternoon. By now, you should be feeling quite hungry, so swing by Art Café and Food (Facebook Page) at 35/a-36 Fondamenta Vetrai. This stylish joint is a real foodies’ destination. A sandwich should cost around 5 euro and they also sell a wide selection of teas, coffees and ice creams. You should definitely check out the retail section where the food products are presented as works of art to adorn your kitchen back home. According to the manager, there are plans to provide Italian cooking classes here in the future. Watch this space!

A warm drink on a winter’s evening

Food display at Art Café and Food, Murano, Venice

There is more to Murano than just food! After all, this is one of Europe’s oldest centres of glass making. Visit the shops and workshops where you can see live demonstrations of the art. See a piece being made from beginning to end. If crystal is your thing, then just shop till you drop. Hopefully, leave some time to visit your next destination- Burano.

Take vaporetto line 12 to get there from Murano.

15:30- Burano

Winter scene in Burano, Italy

Typical facade and entrance in Burano, Venice

Burano was a fishermen’s island. Venice being a foggy place in winter, they painted their houses bright colours so that returning fishermen could recognise them, regardless of the weather conditions. The result is a kaleidoscope of pastel colours. For that reason alone, Burano is well worth a visit. However, there is more! The island also developed a tradition of lace making that has continued to the present day. Visitors will find shops selling intricate lace products of every type. If that was not enough, there are some excellent restaurants. Trattoria al Gatto Nero is considered a great spot for lovers of fish dishes. Note that address!

Bright colours of Burano houses

19:00- Start planning your night out in Venice

After all of that sightseeing, you may want to let your hair down. With tourists from all over the world, Venice is busy, even at night. Venice Jazz Club in Dorsoduro attracts rave reviews online. Otherwise, the area near Ponte di Rialto is home to some lively bars. Many argue that Pizzeria Megan (Facebook Page), a stone’s throw from there, serves the best pizza in the city. Line your stomach there before hitting the bars near the bridge. However, try not to overdo it so that you can make the most of your next day in Venice!

Sunday Morning

10:00- La Giudecca

After a long breakfast at your hotel or at the highly recommended Al Parlamento in Cannaregio, it’s time to set off on your travels again. The spires of Giudecca beckon from across the Grand Canal. Although you always see it from a distance, why not take the opportunity to get to know it close up? Vaporettos leave from San Zaccario (100m from Piazza San Marco) and the views back from Giudecca are sure to leave indelible memories. Not in the humour for too much walking? Then, sit at a window in a café and enjoy the same great views from your seat. Should you want to explore, the area has a more relaxed and authentic feel than other places in the city.

Explore the quiet streets of Giudecca, Venice

12:30- Peggy Guggenheim Museum

Ready for some art and culture? Visit the Peggy Guggenheim Museum which houses a dazzling collection of modern art including greats such as Mondrian, Dali, Miro and Giacometti. Peggy Guggenheim, a socialite of the famous New York family who was married to Max Ernst, moved to Venice where she amassed her impressive collection. The building was her home of and it is suitably modernist. Travelling in a country renowned for its art, this is a must see stop in Venice. Art lovers, beware! You will be in paradise…

Tickets cost 15 euro and there are reductions for students and pensioners. Take vaporetto line 1 or 2 and get off at the Accademia stop.

15:00- Late lunch near the station

All good things must come to an end. The question is: How can you finish off your trip in suitable style? Collect your bags and have a traditional Italian meal at Trattoria Il Vagnone, which is only a stone’s throw from Santa Lucia Railway Station. Eat simple and traditional Italian food with the comfort of knowing that you will not have to run to catch your train or the water taxi to the airport.

18:00: Getting away

Venice Marco Polo Airport has links to most major Italian and European airports. Also, Delta runs seasonal flights from the US via JFK and Atlanta. To get to and from the airport you can take a water bus (13 euro one way) or a regular bus that will drop you off in Piazzale Roma, near to Santa Lucia Railway Station.

Note: If you need to take a water taxi to or from the airport, you can expect to pay in excess of 100 euro.

Trenitalia runs high speed Freccia Rossa trains to and from most major Italian cities. Booking well in advance should help to cut costs. The fastest trains reach Venice from Milan (2 hours), Rome (4 hours), Florence (2 hours) and Naples (5 hours).

You can book trains directly on the Trenitalia website.

Last view of the pier at Piazza San Marco, Venice

Practicalities

Costs

Venice is unique. That is part of its charm. However, being an open air museum comes with a downside. The presence of tourists in the city year round means that costs are higher than average, particularly in or around Piazza San Marco. Also, being a city like no other, water buses cost a lot more than the regular transport options that you find in other cities. One way fares cost €7.50. One day, two day and three tickets cost €20, €30 and €40 respectively.

Accommodation

Accommodation is another serious concern in Venice. Again, booking well in advance will allow you to score the best deals. On my last visit, I stayed in Giusy’s Air BnB in Cannaregio (Fondamenta dei Mori). It was clean, comfortable and good value. Additionally, it was also well-located in terms of proximity to Santa Lucia Railway Station. Obviously, choosing a place close to the city’s main tourist centres will mean paying higher prices. True budget travellers, on the other hand, may want to look at options on the Lido or in the mainland town of Mestre. Just remember that you may miss out on some of the magic of staying in the city.

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Fish market near Rialto Bridge, Veni

Explore the quiet streets of Giudecca, Venice

Winter scene in Burano, Italy

Typical facade and entrance in Burano, Venice

Bright colours of Burano houses

Food display at Art Café and Food, Murano, Venice

A warm drink on a winter’s evening

Window displays to brighten a winter’s evening

Looking towards the market on Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge- a canal view

St. Mark’s has an eastern feel

Expect new sights around every corner

Caffe Florian seen from exterior in Piazza San Marco, Venice

Coffee service at Caffé Florian, Venice

View of Rialto Bridge, Venice

48 Hours in Venice: See the City Off Season Venice is known as La Serenissima or The Most Serene One in Italian. Shaped like a fish, this is a true maritime city that sometimes feels as if it is not on the water, but in the water.

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