BCNN6 tag:www.bcnn6.com,2010-01-07://2 2012-02-01T12:15:19Z Reporting Caribbean news from a Christian perspective to the nations of the Caribbean Isles. Movable Type Pro 5.01 BCNN1/BCBC National Bestsellers List - February 2012 tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.770 2012-02-01T12:14:48Z 2012-02-01T12:15:19Z Bestselling authors, Valorie Burton (Successful Women Think Differently -- Nonfiction) and Vanessa Davis Griggs (Forever Soul Ties -- Fiction) lead the bestsellers list of Black Christian authors on the February 2012 edition of the Black Christian News/Black Christian Book Company... BCNN6 Successful Women Think Differently -- Nonfiction) and Vanessa Davis Griggs (Forever Soul Ties -- Fiction) lead the bestsellers list of Black Christian authors on the February 2012 edition of the Black Christian News/Black Christian Book Company National Bestsellers List. BCNN1.com has also released the February 2012 edition of the BCNN1/Amazon.com Kindle E-book Bestsellers List. This list ranks African-American Christian e-books based upon their sales rankings in the Amazon Kindle e-book store. Also, BCNN1 is releasing the February 2012 edition of the BCNN1/Barnes & Noble Nook E-book Bestsellers List. This list ranks African-American Christian e-books based upon their sales rankings in the B&N Nook e-book store. ]]>

]]> Nail-biting! - Tivoli, Montego Bay in 2-2 Thriller tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.768 2012-01-30T10:36:52Z 2012-01-30T10:38:44Z MONTEGO Bay United are proving that they belong in top-flight football after being held to an exciting 2-2 draw by champions Tivoli Gardens in their Red Stripe Premier League match at the Edward Seaga Stadium last evening.After falling behind to... BCNN6
MONTEGO Bay United are proving that they belong in top-flight football after being held to an exciting 2-2 draw by champions Tivoli Gardens in their Red Stripe Premier League match at the Edward Seaga Stadium last evening.

After falling behind to a Christopher Nicholas third- minute strike, Montego Bay United rallied and looked all over the victors until an own goal denied them maximum points with another dominant display.
]]> But the champions would not be denied and after brilliant work by the skilful Mario Swaby, who dismissed his maker with disdain, released Mitchily Waul down the flank and his low cross was deflected into the back of the net by Winston Wilkinson for an own goal in the 80th minute.

Tivoli Gardens, with their fourth drawn game at home and their ninth overall, remained in third spot on 36 points, five adrift of the leader Portmore Unted, who were scheduled to play Sporting Central Academy in a late kick-off.

The surging and promoted Montego Bay United, formerly Seba Unted, climbed into sixth spot for the first time this season with 32 points and extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches inclusive of the triumph over Portmore United in the Second End-of-Round final last Monday.

Under the guidance of Brazilian coach Neider dos Santos, Montego Bay United's passing game has won fans far and wide and have been dubbed the "best team" in the league.

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Source: Jamaica Observer
]]> Is Your Money Safe? tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.767 2012-01-30T10:33:56Z 2012-01-30T10:36:46Z PEOPLE who stash their savings in credit unions may be putting them in more danger than if they used a conventional bank, warns a top expert in financial risk.Credit unions often don't have the systems or management skills to tell... BCNN6
PEOPLE who stash their savings in credit unions may be putting them in more danger than if they used a conventional bank, warns a top expert in financial risk.

Credit unions often don't have the systems or management skills to tell whether the institution is on a sound foundation or not, said Wayne Dass, CEO of CariCRIS, the region's only credit rating agency.
]]> "Some credit unions are huge, bigger than banks, and growing at a rapid rate," he told Sunday Finance during the Jamaica Stock Exchange Regional Conference on Investment and Capital Markets last week at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Credit unions are popular with many customers who don't like the formality of banks. 

"They feel more at ease," said Dass.

Plus, credit unions often charge lower interest rates on borrowings than the banks do.
"But customers' money could be more at risk than in a bank," he said. "Credit unions need to have stronger oversight put in place.

"Some credit unions are overinvested in one sector, with 60 to 80 per cent in real estate, for example." A more appropriate share would be 20 to 30 per cent, he said.

His company has developed a model that helps credit unions to assess how well they're doing.

It looks at how much capital they have, whether their funding from shares and deposits are growing, how well their assets are performing, the qualifications of managers, their profitability and their liquidity, how quickly they could raise cash in an emergency.

CariCRIS is working with the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions to apply the model to 50 of the region's biggest institutions in a US$500,000-programme.
"We're working out the funding from development agencies," he said.

"No one has gone in to credit unions and done this kind of research before," he said.

Credit unions have traditionally argued that they should have a lighter regulatory environment because, unlike banks, they're not seeking profits. "They have social objectives."

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Source: Jamaica Observer
]]> Jamaica Launches Emergency Jobs Initiative tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.766 2012-01-30T10:31:20Z 2012-01-30T10:33:39Z Jamaica's month-old government on Wednesday launched the first phase of an emergency jobs program that was the centerpiece of its winning election campaign.... BCNN6 Jamaica's month-old government on Wednesday launched the first phase of an emergency jobs program that was the centerpiece of its winning election campaign. ]]>

The government formed by the People's National Party said some 700 jobless people will be hired to clear vegetation and trash in the short- and medium-term along a northern coastal highway in the first phase of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Program.

Governing party officials have not announced how many other jobs will be created in following phases of the initiative. But the party has said its job-creating plan will be developed around agro-processing, manufacturing, communications, small business development, and cultural and community development projects.

Local human rights group Jamaicans for Justice said it is concerned that the governing party will disproportionately employ its partisans since members of parliament will choose the islanders who work under the initiative.

Historically, most poor Jamaicans have affiliated themselves with a party, relying on political patronage for jobs, houses and land.

"This approach of MPs deciding who gets work on the basis of party affiliation has contributed to the wastage of tax payer's money over many decades and divided us along tribal political lines. It is completely unacceptable and must be stopped," the rights group said in a statement.

Civic groups are also calling on the debt-burdened government to explain how much money will be needed for the jobs initiative, citing the opposition's disclosure that the initial phase will be funded by a loan the previous government arranged with the Inter-American Development Bank last year.

Opposition officials contend the emergency employment plan will not meaningfully decrease the official 12.8 percent unemployment rate.

During her inaugural speech earlier this month, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said her administration will use "state resources" to stimulate employment.

The 66-year-old Simpson Miller's People's National Party won 42 seats in Jamaica's 63-seat Parliament in the Dec. 29 national election.

Her People's National Party said it would try to renegotiate roughly 25 percent of a troubled $400 million road program financed by China in order to transfer some of the money to the jobs program as a way to kickstart the economy.

But Transport, Works and Housing Minister Omar Davies said in Parliament that $188.5 million has already been committed by the previous government. He said his ministry will "ascertain where it would be possible to make alterations to the scope or to stop them."

Last week, Simpson Miller called on the private sector to hire at least one qualified, jobless islander under another job-creating initative she dubbed Jamaica Employ. She estimated some 40,000 people could resume working if businesses comply.

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SOURCE: DAVID McFADDEN
Associated Press

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]]> Foods for Healthy Hair tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.765 2012-01-30T09:53:37Z 2012-01-30T09:55:18Z Maintaining healthy hair does not come from shampooing and conditioning alone but hair quality rests heavily on what you eat.Hilary Parker in a WebMD feature writes, "For healthy luxurious locks, you need to step out of the shower and into... BCNN6 Maintaining healthy hair does not come from shampooing and conditioning alone but hair quality rests heavily on what you eat.

Hilary Parker in a WebMD feature writes, "For healthy luxurious locks, you need to step out of the shower and into the kitchen." The nutrients we eat should impact on hair growth at a rate of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month.

Do not expect the structure of your hair to change from fine and thin to rope-thick regardless of what you eat. However, a well-balanced diet that includes a lot of fruits and vegetables, iron and protein-rich foods that promote growth can make a difference in your hair. ]]>
Here are some foods that you should eat in maintaining healthy hair.

Eggs
As a primary source of protein, eggs also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, vital to maintaining healthy hair.

Beans
As part of the legume family, three or more cups of beans each week can provide adequate protein for hair growth. Beans also provide adequate sources of iron, zinc, and biotin. Biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

Salmon
Salmon is a high-quality protein loaded with essential omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and iron. A deficiency in omega-3s can result in a dry scalp, giving hair a dull look. One or two tablespoons of ground flaxseed in your daily diet can provide some plant-based omega-3 fats.

Poultry
Poultry is a great source of high-quality protein for healthy hair. Without adequate protein or with low-quality protein, hair is likely to get brittle or lose hair quality. Poultry also provides iron for hair health.

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SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner]]> The Sweet Side of Sour tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.764 2012-01-30T09:46:51Z 2012-01-30T09:53:55Z Mega Marketing Limited, the official local distributor of global candy and pastry manufacturer Colombina S A, held a grand opening ceremony last Thursday -- to coincide with the introduction of the Bon Bon Bum sour lollipops -- at its Half-Way-Tree... BCNN6 Mega Marketing Limited, the official local distributor of global candy and pastry manufacturer Colombina S A, held a grand opening ceremony last Thursday -- to coincide with the introduction of the Bon Bon Bum sour lollipops -- at its Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre-based store. Mega Marketing Limited's Managing Director Damion Black told Thursday Food that children are the store's primary customers "as thousands of children pass through the transport centre on any given day". The confectioner, who also supplies retailers and wholesalers from its vast stock of products, has since opening its doors on September 7, 2011 "hosted, on average, some 600 customers each day," this according to Mega Marketing's Marketing Manager Pat Thompson-Smith.
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SOURCE: Jamaica Observer]]> Food Shopping Adventures tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.763 2012-01-30T09:45:26Z 2012-01-30T09:51:54Z These are the two most common questions I get asked: "What is in your pantry, JuicyChef?" and "What groceries do you buy?" I'm never quite sure how to answer those questions because when it comes to food, I tend to... BCNN6 These are the two most common questions I get asked: "What is in your pantry, JuicyChef?" and "What groceries do you buy?" I'm never quite sure how to answer those questions because when it comes to food, I tend to be unpredictable. I'm also becoming self-conscious when I go food shopping now, because sometimes people just come up to me and peep into my trolley. It's especially embarrassing when I have personal stuff in there and I am much too polite to say, "Please go away."

I had an awful episode last week that rendered me absolutely speechless. This man just came up beside me with nary a greeting and proceeded to rummage through my stuff to see if he could get the same products as me and his attitude was really obnoxious, demanding what I used each item for. ]]>
Naturally, my pantry items will not reflect at times those of the average person. Yes, I support locally grown produce where possible, but my palate craves diversity. Secondly, I'm often asked to develop recipes. However, I do appreciate the questions as I know that many cooks want to be more adventurous and need guidance on what to stock.

Outside of the basics such as flour, cornmeal, rice and sugar, I like to stock up on pasta and Asian noodles. Seasonings and spices are crucial as these are the gateway to a myriad of flavours in international cuisine. Condiments are also good to have, such as savoury sauces, mustards, assorted vinegars and oils, good quality salt and pepper. Stock cubes are important as are fresh herbs. I try to grow my own, but I do augment with store-bought if mine are not ready. Dried herbs are a great standby, though, especially when you want immediate flavour. Dried and canned legumes, and canned fish like mackerel, sardines and tuna are great for fast meals.

A pantry reflects your lifestyle. For example, a large family's larder would be different from that of a couple's or a single person. Some people have almost bare cupboards because they seldom cook, while others are packed to capacity. The type of produce speaks in a negative or positive way to one's eating habits, while labels can suggest socio-economic status. Food choice is deeply personal: for some it's practical reasons, others have an emotional attachment to certain brands and frankly, I like it that way.

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SOURCE: Jamaica Observer]]> Celine Dion sizzles at Jamaica Jazz Fest tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.762 2012-01-30T07:53:29Z 2012-01-30T08:18:09Z "Hello, Jamaica!" shouted Celine Dion to the huge crowd that turned out for her performance at Jamaica Jazz and Blues, at the Greenfied Stadium in Trelawny on Friday night.After her opening number I Drove All Night at minutes after midnight,... BCNN6
"Hello, Jamaica!" shouted Celine Dion to the huge crowd that turned out for her performance at Jamaica Jazz and Blues, at the Greenfied Stadium in Trelawny on Friday night.

After her opening number I Drove All Night at minutes after midnight, the Canadian singer expressed appreciation for the love and support she got from her Jamaican fans.

]]> Every sentence was greeted with claps and loud cheers as she continued to shower praises about the island.

"I'm so excited to be here. We have been enjoying the beautiful weather, the friendliest people, the food," she said.

"I have some making up to do for all that lost time. I can't believe we're really here in your beautiful country; the home of the great Bob Marley, the best place on earth to get an amazing plate of jerked chicken!"

"Happy birthday Jamaica on 50 fabulous years of independence," she said, before getting back to the real business at hand - thrilling fans.

For many, the Dion experience began at the main road leading up to the stadium. From as early as 8:15, the main car park at the stadium was full to capacity due to the overwhelming turnout. Patrons had to make the long trek to the venue having parked some distance away.

Dion delivered Where Does My Heart Beat Now, then Because You Loved Me, which from its first musical strains were greeted with loud screams, many singing along their hands outstretched. A few couples used the opportunity to slow dance.

It was more musical thrill when Dion sang It's All Coming Back To Me Now, Power of Love and one she did in honour of Ella Fitzgerald who died in June 1996, Mr Paganini.

The musical journey continued with Beauty and the Beast and Gold Finger.


SOURCE: Jamaica Observer
]]> Your Super Bowl Ticket is No Comparison to God's Ticket to Heaven tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.761 2012-01-29T13:09:14Z 2012-01-30T10:43:04Z As you may know, Superbowl tickets can cost over $10,000. One man paid $70,000 for a Superbowl ticket. But may I offer you God's ticket to Heaven? You don't have to pay for it, and that's a good thing,... BCNN6 PN-49.jpg
As you may know, Superbowl tickets can cost over $10,000. One man paid $70,000 for a Superbowl ticket. But may I offer you God's ticket to Heaven? You don't have to pay for it, and that's a good thing, because you could never afford to buy it! It's free, but only because someone has already paid the ultimate price for it.

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Daniel Whyte III

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God loves you and not only wants you to have a fulfilling life on earth, He also wants you to live with Him in Heaven forever. He's the one who offers you a paid-in-full ticket. No one wants to go to hell where there will be no joy and no pleasures whatsoever, and God doesn't want anyone to go there either. The Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9 that God is "not willing that any should perish".

But there is a problem with getting that free ticket. We have all done wrong--we have all sinned, haven't we? God's Word says in 1 John 1:8, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves". Sin pollutes--it makes us unclean, unfit for God's presence in that wonderful, perfect place called Heaven. Sin penalizes--it separates us from a sinless God. Romans 6:23 says, "for the wages of sin is death".

In short, our sinfulness blocks the delivery of the ticket that we need to get into Heaven!

Who paid for it?

Wait! There's good news! Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth to be born and to live His life without sin. 1 Peter 3:18 says, Jesus "once suffered for [our] sins, the just [One] for the unjust [all of us!], that He might bring us to God". When God "laid on Him the iniquity [sins] of us all", Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?". The answer is simple and profound: Jesus was separated from God because He took your place and mine on the cross, and by dying He paid in full the "wages" our sins had earned.

Then He rose from the dead, was seen by hundreds of people, and is alive today so you can know Him and receive the gift of eternal life--your ticket to Heaven. That's right! The Bible says this about all who believe in His name in John 1:12: "as many as received Him [Jesus], to them gave He power to become the sons of God".

That is fantastic! You can become a "new" person--born of God--to start a brand new life that pleases God. And, of course, all God's children have a ticket to Heaven!

Do you want it?

It is no accident you are hearing this message today. God has made sure you can receive it. The whole issue is, did Jesus pay for all your sins or didn't He? God said He did. Trust God that it is so. John 3:36 says, "He that believeth on the Son [of God] hath everlasting life".

Just as a man says, "Yes, I will take this woman to be my wife," God wants you to tell Him, "Yes, I will take Jesus to be my Savior. I believe that He is the only way to Heaven." The Bible says in 1 John 5:12, "He that hath the Son [Jesus] hath life".

If you believe that God's way to Heaven is the only way and that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose again, you can "claim your ticket" by telling God in words like these:

Dear God, I have sinned. I know I have offended You in many ways. I am so sorry. I believe that Jesus suffered and died for my sins, paid my debt in full, and rose again. Jesus, I believe in You and thank You for what You've done for me. Please save me from the penalty of my sins, and give me a new birth and the power to live for You. Thank You for this offer to spend eternity in Heaven with You!

Remember what John 3:36 says: "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life."

Congratulations on doing the most important thing in life and that is accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour!

Remember, friend, Believe by faith. Share the faith. and Keep the faith!

Daniel Whyte III has spoken in meetings across the United States and in twenty-three foreign countries. He is the author of twenty books. He is also the president of Gospel Light Society International, a worldwide evangelistic ministry that reaches thousands with the Gospel each week, as well as president of Torch Ministries International, a Christian literature ministry which publishes a monthly magazine called The Torch Leader. He is heard by thousands each week on his radio broadcasts, The Prayer Motivator Devotional and the Prayer Motivator Minute, as well as Gospel Light Minute X, the Gospel Light Minute, and the Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Bethany Divinity College, a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University, and a Master's degree in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to the former Meriqua Althea Dixon, of Christiana, Jamaica for twenty-five years. God has blessed their union with seven children. Find out more at www.danielwhyte3.com.


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]]> Donna Richardson-Joyner: There's No 'Falling Off the Wagon' With God tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.760 2012-01-29T12:39:24Z 2012-01-30T10:42:37Z She is one of the most prominent American fitness and aerobics instructors. She has the #1 inspirational Fitness Video in America, "Sweating in the Spirit" followed by "Body Gospel". She has starred in more than 25 award winning videos... BCNN6
She is one of the most prominent American fitness and aerobics instructors. She has the #1 inspirational Fitness Video in America, "Sweating in the Spirit" followed by "Body Gospel". She has starred in more than 25 award winning videos including the best selling "Buns of Steel". She was appointed to the Presidential Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition under both President Bush and President Obama. She was inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and was named by Essence Magazine as "one of the twenty five most inspiring women in America". 

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Daniel Whyte III

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She is also in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating and leading the world's largest line dance, with over 50,000 participants at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Megafest conference in Atlanta, Georgia. On top of all of that, she is a wife and a mother. She is the wife of the hardest working man in radio, the "Flyjock", Tom Joyner, and together they have raised two great sons. Her purpose and passion in life is to educate, empower, and energize women, children and families about living a healthy lifestyle. 

Growing up in the church, she came to a new level in her relationship with Jesus Christ when troubles in a relationship caused her to do some soul searching. She often encourages her audiences to honor God by taking care of their bodies. She says of her work, "For the past 20 years, I have traveled to over 30 countries helping people get healthier. My greatest challenge was here - my family, my church, my community, and our country. Most people have tried everything, but there was one missing ingredient: God. While it is easy to 'fall off the wagon', there is no such thing as falling off the wagon with God. There's only the chance to be caught by Him." Her name is Donna Richardson-Joyner.

This is the "Chief of Sinners," Daniel Whyte III, president of Gospel Light Society International, and just as Donna Richardson-Joyner gave her life to Christ, may I encourage you to do the same. Here is how:  

1. Accept the fact that you are a sinner, and that you have broken God's law. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 7:20: "For there is not a just man upon earth that doeth good, and sinneth not." Romans 3:23 reads: "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." In fact, I am the chief of sinners, so don't think that you're alone.  

2. Accept the fact that there is a penalty for sin. The Bible states in Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death..."  

3. Accept the fact that you are on the road to hell. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 10:28: "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." The Bible says in Revelation 21:8: "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."  

4. Accept the fact that you cannot do anything to save yourself! The Bible states in Ephesians 2: 8, 9: "For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast." Donna Richardson Joyner is obviously a very hard working woman. Not only that, she is married to the hardest working man in radio. But she does not claim that she is working her way to Heaven. She has received salvation as a free gift from God through Jesus Christ, and so must you.   

5. Accept the fact that God loves you more than you love yourself, and that He wants to save you from hell. Jesus Christ said in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  

6. With these facts in mind, please repent of your sins, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and pray and ask Him to come into your heart and save you this very moment. The Bible states in the book of Romans 10:9, 13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."  

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."  

If you are willing to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, please pray with me the following simple prayer: Heavenly Father, I realize that I am a sinner and that I have done some bad things in my life. For Jesus Christ sake, please forgive me of my sins. I now believe with all of my heart that Jesus Christ died for me, was buried, and rose again. Lord Jesus, please come into my heart and save my soul and change my life today. Amen.   

Believe by faith. Share the faith. and Keep the faith! God Bless You!

Daniel Whyte III has spoken in meetings across the United States and in twenty-three foreign countries. He is the author of sixteen books. He is also the president of Gospel Light Society International, a worldwide evangelistic ministry that reaches thousands with the Gospel each week, as well as president of Torch Ministries International, a Christian literature ministry which publishes a monthly magazine called The Torch Leader. He is heard by thousands each week on his radio broadcasts, The Prayer Motivator Devotional and the Prayer Motivator Minute, as well as Gospel Light Minute X, the Gospel Light Minute, and the Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Bethany Divinity College, a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University, and a Master's degree in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to the former Meriqua Althea Dixon, of Christiana, Jamaica for twenty-five years. God has blessed their union with seven children. Find out more at www.danielwhyte3.com.
]]> A Grater Cooking Experience tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.759 2012-01-23T23:38:51Z 2012-01-23T23:45:33Z Graters are useful additions to your collection of kitchen utensils. They are versatile and can be used on a range of food products especially cheese and vegetables. From the preparation of a simple meal to an elaborate spread with delicate... BCNN6
Graters are useful additions to your collection of kitchen utensils. They are versatile and can be used on a range of food products especially cheese and vegetables. From the preparation of a simple meal to an elaborate spread with delicate finishing touches.

Types of graters
Graters come in many different sizes and shapes. A grater with a coarse blade is ideal for grating apples for pie or chocolate for dessert. One with a fine blade grates parmesan for pasta or ginger for curry. A slicing blade lets you create even slices of cucumber for salad or potato for casseroles and, with the prickly-looking grinding blade, you can grind citrus peel for a tart or spices like nutmeg.
]]> There are all-purpose graters with multiple blades and there are specialised ones for specific jobs.

Hard-cheese graters are conveniently sized and fit neatly into your hand. They are designed for use at the table and to let you grate hard cheese such as parmesan straight over your meal. These graters are usually less suitable for softer cheeses like cheddar, which could easily clog the blade.

All-purpose box graters are the most versatile, and the type you use for grating larger quantities of food if you do not have a food processor. Box graters are most popular today as they offer you different grating options on either of their four sides for under $300. Some come with an attached storage container to grate the food into while others have a base, or simply collect the grated food in the middle while you rest them on a cutting board.

Flat graters are ideal for grating smaller quantities of food while cooking - just a little parmesan into the risotto, for example, or a bit of garlic and ginger into the stir-fry. They are generally lightweight, easy to hold and to clean, and take up little room in a utensils drawer.

Rotary graters tend to be bothersome to assemble and to clean, but are convenient for grating nuts, spices or pieces of chocolate, because you do not have the risk of cutting your fingertips while grating.

Caution!
Grating food requires the same degree of caution as cutting meat, filleting fish or any other food-preparation work that involves a sharp implement. Graters can easily shave the top off your knuckles if you are careless or grate slippery food right down to the end. Some flat graters have a protective cover or grating guard. Exercise safety in the use of graters for persons with disabilities with hand weakness, vision or mental impairment.

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SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner
]]> Regina's the Belle of the Ball at NCB Awards tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.756 2012-01-23T23:30:33Z 2012-01-23T23:33:06Z BCNN6
Dennis Cohen (left), CEO NCB Capital Markets Limited, Audrey Tugwell-Henry, senior general manager retail banking and Patrick Hylton, group managing director enjoy the selections from American R&B singer Regina Belle at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel on Saturday night. (Photos: Joseph Wellington)

American Grammy-winning singer Regina Belle was the surprise guest artiste at the National Commercial Bank's (NCB's) Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel, St Andrew, on Saturday night.

The function was held to laud the bank's top performing employees for the Financial Year 2010/2011 and was under the theme 'Celebrating Excellence'.

]]> When the singer walked on stage the hotel ballroom the approximately 400 guests erupted in screams and howls.

"I'm so happy to be performing for the biggest bank in Jamaica," she said, before opening with A Whole New World, her Grammy-winning collaboration with R&B singer Peabo Bryson from the Disney's Aladdin.

The organising team of the awards ceremony had kept Belle's performance a secret until the ceremony, having met her at the Norman Manley International Airport the day before and sneaked her into the Wyndham Hotel, where she stayed.

"Y'all remember my first single when my hair was off to one side like I just came out of the ocean," she joked before performing Show Me The Way.


SOURCE: Jamaica Observer
]]> Singer Etta James Dies tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.755 2012-01-23T23:22:57Z 2012-01-23T23:28:14Z The legendary singer, whose hits included Something's Got a Hold on Me and rhythm and blues standard At Last, has passed away aged 73 after a battle with leukaemia.She had been diagnosed with the condition in 2010, according to her... BCNN6
The legendary singer, whose hits included Something's Got a Hold on Me and rhythm and blues standard At Last, has passed away aged 73 after a battle with leukaemia.

She had been diagnosed with the condition in 2010, according to her long-time friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, and died in hospital in Riverside, California.

Last month, Etta - who had battled dementia and kidney disease during the past few years - was admitted to hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties but was discharged on January 6.

Lupe said at the time: "She is at home with her husband and her family by her side. Her condition remains stable. We think it's best for her to be at home."
]]> Etta first had a chart hit in her teens with The Wallflower (Roll With Me, Henry) in 1955. She then joined Chess Records in 1960 and had a string of R&B and pop hits including All I Could Do Was Cry, My Dearest Darling, Trust in Me and Don't Cry, Baby.

The singer always felt she had a sad quality to most of her songs, telling CNN in 2002: "Most of the songs I sing, they have that blue feeling to it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. I don't!"

battled drug addiction

Etta's own life was not without tragedy and she battled drug addiction through much of her career.

After a low period she launched a comeback in the 1970s and later performed at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Etta was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and continued to perform into the '90s.

She said at the time: "I want to thank God for allowing me to come such a long way. I never thought about a hall of fame - I never thought about anything like that."

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SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner
]]> Refreshing Goodness tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.757 2012-01-23T23:16:03Z 2012-01-23T23:44:37Z The Wisynco Group Limited, manufacturer of the popular Ocean Spray WATA, dubbed cran-wata, has recently launched its newest flavour of the Ocean Spray Cranberry-inspired brand of flavoured water -- Cranberry Grape. The "WATA WID WOW!", is available in two convenient... BCNN6 The Wisynco Group Limited, manufacturer of the popular Ocean Spray WATA, dubbed cran-wata, has recently launched its newest flavour of the Ocean Spray Cranberry-inspired brand of flavoured water -- Cranberry Grape. The "WATA WID WOW!", is available in two convenient shelf sizes including a 330ml bottle -- retailing at $35 before tax, and the 600ml bottle -- retailing for $65 before tax.

]]> Speaking to Thursday Food, Wisynco's Coco-Cola and Ocean Spray country manager Tamara Ward, shared, "The product is highly recommended for athletes or persons with an active lifestyle, because of its ability to keep you refreshed and hydrated before, during, and after your activities, keeping you on your 'A' game.

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SOURCE: Jamaica Observer
]]> Liquid Nutrition tag:www.bcnn6.com,2012://2.758 2012-01-23T23:16:02Z 2012-01-23T23:44:06Z I received a flood of e-mails last week in response to my food allergy piece. It seems that many people out there are living with this problem and were grateful for my article. Some asked how we could lobby pharmaceutical... BCNN6
I received a flood of e-mails last week in response to my food allergy piece. It seems that many people out there are living with this problem and were grateful for my article. Some asked how we could lobby pharmaceutical companies or even the Ministry of Health for drugs not yet available in Jamaica now that allergies are on the increase. Others pointed out that I should have mentioned our beloved national fruit, the ackee, as a common allergen in Jamaica. One lady expressed how she felt so alone, that people thought she was being weird or a hypochondriac as they didn't believe food was the root cause of her illness. She told me she showed the naysayers my piece and felt vindicated. I appreciate the feedback and hope more dialogue will ensue at other levels about food allergies and how to control them.
]]> Another popular trend in my reader e-mails of late inevitably are New Year diet resolutions; many people are asking me about diets. As I have always stressed, I am not a nutritionist, so I speak only in general terms to give you basic but not medical advice, as I am not qualified to do so. However, I am flattered that I have built trust and goodwill with you over the years and am happy to offer tips where I can. Like you, I also learn something new each day. This is the beauty of life. Many of us want to shed the pounds we gained over the holidays. Fortunately, I barely ate a thing over the holidays, but need to lose weight nevertheless; the chubbiness did not go away, so I can understand about wanting to jump into a fitness regime.

I recently came across a documentary link on a friend's Facebook page called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" about a man who was 100 pounds overweight and who made a conscious decision to do something drastic to shed the pounds. He went on a juice diet and travelled around the US trying to promote healthy eating, sharing his story and listening to others and trying to get them on board. I don't think I could manage a 60-day juice diet, but I do know many people who embark upon shorter juice fasts to detox. A close friend and I are about to embark on one. I am trying my best to be disciplined. I will let you know how it works out for me.

Nowadays many of us live fast-paced lives and sometimes we honestly don't have the time to prepare a proper meal. So having a green juice or a smoothie can fill a gap, so to speak, and be a replacement meal. Based on the ingredients you use, these gems of liquid nutrition can be quite tasty and delicious. Today I am sharing two smoothie recipes. You'll need a blender for one and a juice extractor for the other. Juicing can be loads of fun. Do not throw out the vegetable or fruit trash, instead save it and use it for compost on your plants as the trash is rich in nutrients. The following recipes make one or two servings. Enjoy!

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SOURCE: Jamaica Observer
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