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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith commends NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fine him $2.5 million.
Dr. Tursha Hamilton, ND“Practically Healthy – Step-By-Step Guide to Better Health” Dr. Tursha Hamilton
Dr. Turshá Hamilton is a highly trained Naturopathic Physician who provides a high level of individualized care to her patients. Dr.Hamilton is trained as a family care physician and treats both acute and chronic conditions, but has a passion for treating Diabetes, Obesity, and GI Complaints.
Her focus is to employ the most natural and holistic therapies available to stimulate the body’s internal healing while fostering new habits and traditions that will produce and maintain the most optimal health possible. Dr. Hamilton sees patients from all over the world – both in office and via phone or Skype.
Dr. Hamilton graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ where she focused on diabetes care and Medical Nutrition. Prior to medical school, Dr.Hamilton studied biology pre-med at Xavier University of Louisiana and Cellular Biology /Exercise Physiology at the University of Memphis. Dr. Hamilton is the author of Practically Healthy: Step-by-Step Guide to Better Health and Practically Healthy: Roadmap to Success – two books geared toward the improved health of the everyday person. She is also the long time co-host of the “Family Health Talk” (formerly ‘Men’s Health Talk’) radio broadcast that has aired weekly since 2009. She has been featured on various radio and TV broadcasts nationwide and has written articles for professional and lay publications. She is currently adjunct faculty at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
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One of the friends of our show, Goddess Intellect, will be co-hosting this conversation.
Canada’s Passion Coach®, Eryn-Faye Frans, LL.B., Canada’s Passion Coach®, Eryn-Faye Frans, LL.B., is a recurring guest on radio, TV and in churches across North America. She has changed the lives of many thousands of couples through her private coaching practice and speaking engagements across Canada and the U.S. Known for her personal approach and conversational style as well as her research-based foundation, she creates space for meaningful conversations about sexual intimacy. Her book, The Essential Elements of Sex: 9 Secrets to a Lifetime of Intimacy, gives couples the biblical building blocks to make their marriages grow and thrive throughout the decades together. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, Eric and daughter, Riley.
Eryn-Frans will be live on our show tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific.
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One of the friends of our show, Goddess Intellect, will be co-hosting this conversation.
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27TH Annual Ontario Spelling Of Canada Championship – May 11, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario
Fresh-off the conclusion of the regional competitions, 84 contestants will compete in Spelling Bee of Canada’s 27th annual Ontario championship finale for over $10,000 in cash prizes on Sunday, May 11 at the Eaton Chelsea in Toronto.
The Ontario championship finale promises to be a nail biting competition for spectators and contestants alike. Organizer Julie Spence observed the fierce level competition at the 28 regional spelling bees which hosted over 3,000 competitors, and concluded on Sunday, April 13.
“Participants have always dreaded the tie breaker round; which has contestants spell words that are not included in the official study manual. This was the first year I had seen competitors excited and cheering when the round was announced. They were prepared for a tough competition, and excited for a challenge. I have no doubt that this competitive spirit will carry through to the championship,” says Spence.
This year’s competition is open to the public to attend, and will be broadcast on Rogers TV cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough. Viewers can expect to see children in the primary, secondary, and intermediate level spell words that will have them questioning how well they can spell. Spelling words like; magma, philanthropy, and electroencephalograph¬¬–words which won some contestants their coveted championship spot.
Three Unique First Time Championship Competitors
This year’s competition also marks the opening of three new regional chapters; the Aga Khan Education Board, Khlasa School of British Columbia, and the Toronto Community Housing chapter. Each of these new chapters will have competitors in the Ontario championship for the first time, demonstrating the growing popularity of the Spelling Bee of Canada.
A former spelling bee contestant herself, Domonique Morris knows the invaluable experience being a contestant provides. She attributes her participation in the competition for helping not only enhance her vocabulary, and writing skills, but for developing her confidence, creativity and public speaking skills.
She wanted to extend these opportunities she had growing-up to the children in Toronto’s Community Housing.
“I wanted to provide an opportunity for the children living in Toronto Community Housing to compete, and demonstrate to the community that they defy the stigmas imposed upon them. The children know who they are outside of how they are perceived by others, but are rarely provided the opportunity to prove their skills. I saw first-hand at the regional competition how participating in a spelling bee inspired these children to break this imposed threshold, and how it built their confidence and skills.”
In 2002, Morris became the youngest Spelling Bee of Canada Co-Chapter President at 13 years old, opening the first North York chapter with the help of her mother, who served as Chapter President. After a hiatus, Morris, now 26, decided to return to the competition as a Chapter President, this time opening the first Toronto Community Housing chapter which saw 30 children compete at this year’s regional competition.
Morris described this regional competition as a highly competitive battle that had her on the edge of her seat. Next year she hopes to grow this chapter to 200 contestants from Toronto Community Housing throughout the GTA.
Spelling Bee of Canada has had over 50,000 children participate in the bee to date, and by 2020 the organization foresees increasing that number to a million, anticipating the launch of a national championship.
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More than 50 per cent of teenage girls in the Caribbean have been sexually abused; many by a family member. Karlyn Percil, a St. Lucian native who has been living in Toronto for the last decade was among them. She told her own story of child sexual abuse publicly for the first time last year on the OWN Canada TV show, Life Story Project. Since then she’s created the first sexual assault PSA for the Toronto Police Services and she is now an ambassador for UNICEF’s Break the Silence Campaign; a multi-pronged approach to end Child Sexual Abuse in the Caribbean. Through this platform she is championing a social media initiative seeking to get 500,000 pledges to end sexual abuse against women and children in the Caribbean and around the world. “A huge weight was lifted from my soul when I told my truth, and I want to encourage other women to face the elephant in their lives, whatever it might be,” says Percil.
UNICEF has put a focus on the Caribbean because the statistics are staggering. 40 per cent of children who are sexually abused are victimized by a parent or a step parent. And it’s estimated that 11,000 children under the age of 15 in the Caribbean are living with HIV/AIDS. Child sexual abuse is one of the main factors contributing to the spread of the disease among teenagers.
TAKE THE PLEDGE
This campaign runs from April 10th 2014 to April 10th 2015. It is targeted at Caribbean nationals living in their respective countries and who reside in North America or wherever they might be. When you sign the UNICEF online pledge you will receive the campaign’s icon; a tiny teddy bear with a band aid over its heart. The band aid will have your home country’s flag on it and you are encouraged to either post the image to your social media channels or change it to your profile picture. You will also be able to download a letter to email to your country’s consulate as well. The goal is to show authorities that people want change; they want the culture of silence to end.
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
The campaign targets three areas; education, health and legal. In many Caribbean islands, the statute of limitations on sexual abuse is only 4 years; we want to see that eradicated so that any child can get justice no matter when they come forward. We also want mandatory reporting, so that if a teacher or anyone else in authority is told about a case of abuse, they have an obligation to report it to police. Police officers also need to be trained in how to speak to children who have been abused, with sensitivity. We also want protocols to be put in place that when a child reports their story once, they don’t have to repeat it over and over to other parts of the system, and be violated again.
WHY SPEAK OUT
“I really believe there is a strong link between child sexual abuse and mental health,” says Karlyn Percil. “And it doesn’t matter what culture, all ethnic groups have low reporting rates of abuse or sexual assault. There is still a stigma that makes everyone afraid to talk about it. There is also a connection between sexual violence against women and how much it costs the community. That silence keeps women in a constant cycle of depression. It prevents them from building healthy relationships and creating a strong foundation for a loving family and often causes them to miss work and to hold back on ‘leaning in’ at the workplace and pursing their dreams,” says Percil.
Vernette Eugene who is a member of the “Break The Silence Campaign” team will be on our show live tonight at 8:30 P.M. Eastern/5:30 p.m. Pacific.
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You can find out more information and make a pledge to the Break The Silence Campaign via:
The Women with Words Reading Circles helps marginalized young moms throughout the GTA build literacy and learning skills with the help of trained facilitators.
Why is reading a priority for struggling mothers?
Program coordinator Teneile Warren recounts one of her first experiences with the Reading Circle. “There was one woman in the group who declared that she could not read. She refused to read out loud and barely participated. At the beginning of the circle, we get all the women to write an “I am” statement. Hers was full of negative descriptions: I am ugly, I am stupid, and I am a bad mother. By the end of the 16 week program, she was coming to the circle with notes, questions about the chapters we read, and one day to everyone’s surprise, she decided to read out loud! During our last class we get the women to write another “I am” statement, this time she wrote: I am a person who can read, I am a mother who will see her children go to college, I am beautiful.” She was so emotional reading those statements out loud, so I stood up and read it with her and we were both in tears; all of the women were in tears.”
A past participant, Huda Eldardiry, who overcame homelessness and abuse, understands the power of literacy skills for young mothers, and their children. “Books opened up the world to me, while helping me learn problem solving skills and how to adapt without losing myself,” she says. “My son mimics my relationship with books – he doesn’t understand all the benefits of reading, and that’s okay for now – they are there for him to grow into.”
Literature for Life understands increased literacy rates are not only beneficial to an individual, but to the economic growth of our communities. According to a study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) a 1% increase in literacy levels could generate $18 billion dollars in economic growth in Canada each year.
“Read and Believe is clubbing for a cause,” says Lydia Parent, Communications and Operations Manager at Literature for Life. “It’s a fun night out that helps us build literacy skills and spread our message that reading improves lives.” Last year’s event raised $22,000, and this year Literature for Life’s goal is to double its proceeds to $45,000.
For the advanced ticket sale price of $30 attendees will be able to dance to the music of some of Canada’s top performers, and support Literature for Life’s programming.
Tickets for Read & Believe can be purchased online at literatureforlife.org/support/events until Tuesday, May 13 or for $40 upon entry on Thursday, May 15. The event kicks-off at 8:00 p.m. with a silent auction, and entertainment hits the stage at 10:00 p.m.
People can also support Literature for Life and their programming initiatives through donations, volunteering, or organizing their own event to help raise proceeds. Silent auction donations for Read & Believe are currently being accepted.
About Literature for Life
Literature for Life is committed to helping marginalized young moms develop a practice of reading in order to access opportunities and achieve economic stability. Through Women with Words, our weekly Reading Circle program, young moms meet with trained facilitators to read books that are relevant to their lives and engage in highly interactive discussions and writing tasks. As a result, young moms gain a renewed interest in reading and learning that is passed on to their children. To date, more than 2,200 moms have participated in our Reading Circles and more than 20,000 books have been distributed. To learn more about Literature for Life, visit us online at Literature for Life.
Jeneba Ghatt refers to herself as a social media butterfly and a momtechpreneur.
She has founded and cofounded over a dozen businesses, startups, websites, blogs and nonprofits in the past in the service and digital online markets. She has also worn several hats in recent years: a blogger, columnist, publisher, adjunct instructor, political analyst and a managing law partner at her own boutique firm representing nonprofits, small businesses & individuals before administrative agencies, courts and the US Supreme Court. She is a Beltway insider who has reported news from the inside of the White House, Congress and court houses, and frequently attends media gathers and other summits at the White House. She is a frequent guest on various shows on the SiriusXM POTUS (Politics of the United States) channel.
As the managing law partner at her own boutique firm, Ghatt Law Group, Ms. Ghatt represents nonprofits, small businesses & individuals and has won landmark communications law cases before the Federal Communications Commission and represented small business and national civil rights organizations before the federal courts and the United States Supreme Court.
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Should upper-middle-class black men be seen as part of the solution class tasked with rescuing America from its problem and my race from itself? Click on the link below to read more.
