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NATURAL HEALING: When Mothers Cry
May 5, 2013 | Comments: 13Mothers are the most resilient beings on Earth, and their power is best seen when they must protect their young, and when they are in love with life. From time ...
Going the full circle in cricket, as common sense is not common!
May 5, 2013 | Comments: 16Two events marred last week, one about West Indies team, the other was about its past players! Firstly, West Indies Cricket Board confirmed what I had previously ...
SPORTS TAKE: Liam, the Enigma
May 4, 2013 | Comments: 40Liam Sebastien has been under the microscope of his local counterparts from his entry on the regional scene over ten years ago. Unfortunately for Liam, he has not ...
DR. CORY: Men – testicular self-exams recommended
May 3, 2013 | Comments: 14When compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively rare but is still the most common cancer found in males between 15 and 34 years of age. ...
DR. CORY: One soda per day increases diabetes risk
May 1, 2013 | Comments: 3A new study indicates that drinking one or more cans of soda a day can increase one’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. One in five were at elevated risk of ...
BUSINESS AND LIFE: Doing Business in Dominica: Part III
April 29, 2013 | Comments: 7This week, we examine the challenges facing the small business sector and the strategies to overcome them. The definition of small business varies according to ...
Too much of biting – in sports!
April 28, 2013 | Comments: 4In full Guyanese creole, “Ole Sylvie”, the most aggressive person that I have ever known, with her golden canines flashing in that forever very coy smile, ...
HEALTH TALK: Can alcohol lower cholestorol?
April 24, 2013 | Comments: 3Today, I’d like to present what may be considered some myths and facts about alcohol, this time in relation to the all-important molecule, cholesterol. If ...
BUSINESS AND LIFE: Doing Business in Dominica: Part II
April 22, 2013 | Comments: 7This week, before we begin our discussion on “Writing a Business Plan”, I want to express VF Inc.’s and my condolences to the family, friends and to all of us ...
Why? Why? Why? What is it about sport that attracts these dastardly deeds?
April 21, 2013 | Comments: 5I have been involved with that charity too, so she is running for all of us. Great luck, Lucy! Hopefully, she will finish; safely! Nowadays, cramps, sore knees, ...
DR. CORY: You are what you eat
April 17, 2013 | Comments: 13Over the past twenty years, a lot has changed and the foods that we eat are creating a sicker generation of children. As a result, we now have epidemic increases in ...
BUSINESS & LIFE: Doing Business in Dominica: Part 1
April 15, 2013 | Comments: 13This week we commence the Series on “Doing Business in Dominica”. We will explore this topic from a variety of angles. This week we focus on the types of ...
HEALTH TALK: Seven wonders of water
April 10, 2013 | Comments: 25Let’s try to make it short and sweet today, about an important, yet controversial, topic, in terms of what people know and others just believe. Stay Slimmer With ...
DR. CORY: High blood pressure – the silent killer
April 8, 2013 | Comments: 6World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April and highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world. The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure. One in ...
BUSINESS AND LIFE: Life is Precious: Treasure it!
April 8, 2013 | Comments: 17This week, I deviate from my stated intent to focus on the meaning of life. It is fortuitous that I titled this column, “Business and Life”, so that allows me ...