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PAGE 4 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 5 EMAiL YOUr CONfESSiONS tO [email protected] confessions HOTTY A place to confess your deepest thoughts anonymously i have an obsession with and am ashamed of my age, and i don’t i make good money know why. , but my dating life I’ll just break this down really fast. • I constantly calculate how old I was when something occurred, was made, is non existent released, etc. • I feel so embarrassed of my age, for some unknown reason, to the point I I haven’t been on a date in a very long time , but I should be become a bit suicidal. happy since I make decent money and when I was dirt poor and getting evicted I always told my self as long as I have a place to • I feel as though a good chunk of my life is as spent seeking personal live I’ll be fine . or outside validation of my life so far. For the most part I’m fine , but some days I feel like such shit for not having a gf . Oh well , time to focus on building my skills and • I have a very hard time even being around people younger than me, even if it’s making more money . only one or two years. Edit : the worst part is I pull numbers but I’m too scared to call and only text which never works . Starting to lose hope for dating This seems petty, but I’m going insane. I feel like this is absurd, but I can’t stop , maybe once I hit 100k it’ll be easier. it. I feel like I can’t live life without this sense of failure in the back of my mind. Nekeisha i talk to myself I do this all the time, where I’ll be sitting anywhere at anytime. And I’ll talk to myself in conversations with this Carrington invisible person inside my head. I’ll talk like I am doing future actions. It’s weird but I’ve done it for so long that I’m used to it. 25, Port of Spain Three Things you like abouT yourself and why? I am Humble , Spontaneous , Diligent your oMg MoMenT? My OMG moment was when I realized a healthy lifestyle is a happy lifestyle ever since I made the choice to live a healthy active lifestyle my whole life has changed. I have never been sick again. I have been more focused with my goals in life I am happier and I’m getting back to my old self again I have gotten so involved i have a steady, healthy into healthy lifestyles that I pursued it i think i’m a dad as a career in order to help people see what I saw in myself and what they can relationship but i constantly become that’s why live by the slogan I slept with a very committed girl who I love and have #LoveYourLIfe. flirt with other women known for a long time. She had a kid, and I think its mine. i told her i I grew some balls and asked her on whether the kid was CloThiNg aNd aCCessories eastern avenue I hate it but I can’t help it mine. She said she didn’t know. In 2 weeks her bf goes out of town for a week so she made an appointment store# 3 27 Frederick street , gulf City loved her. it I’ve had a girlfriend for a couple years now, and I love her more than anything and in another city for a paternity test. We’re gonna drive Mall, high street san Fernando the thought of losing her kills me inside, she satisfies me mentally, spiritually and down there together. physically, and she is perfect for me, yet whenever I begin talking to a female friend, As for my stupid feelings, I didn’t pour my heart lighting didn’t go well even a distant one, I automatically begin flirting out or anything. I just avoided any “love/marriage/ Not like casual fun flirting, I mean I have to literally stop myself from borderline stephen doobal cheating, I can hold a simple, non-flirtatious conversation with any girl but I just can’t relationship” talk. She did however say something weird. While I really wasn’t expecting an “idk”, I was a I’ve been in love with her for over a year now. She help but want to hit on them and see how far it goes, than if it does go too far (which bit stunned. While I was thinking of my future, she said Photographer/ retouching knew, thinks it’s just a crush. Everyone knows, it has before) it gets even harder to stop it from escalating “we’re going to have to find a way to be together for ronaldo roberts because I’m not terribly good at hiding it. She My girlfriend doesn’t know, and so far I have not physically cheated or sent pictures the kid”. Now idk if she meant “together” as in for the pushed me into admitting it tonight. The whole or anything like that, but I secretly want too, I love my girlfriend more than life itself lab test. Or together as in for good, a bf/gf relationship. world is crumbling down. She doesn’t feel anything and the thought of her doing what I do makes me sick, I know I’m being selfish but I Fuck man, I’m both shitting myself and crying for joy. for me. don’t know why, how can I just talk to my female friends without wanting to secretly These last few days have been a rollercoaster. cyber-cheat? I’m scared I will lose her because of this and it needs to stop,

PAGE 4 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 5 EMAiL YOUr CONfESSiONS tO [email protected] confessions HOTTY A place to confess your deepest thoughts anonymously i have an obsession with and am ashamed of my age, and i don’t i make good money know why. , but my dating life I’ll just break this down really fast. • I constantly calculate how old I was when something occurred, was made, is non existent released, etc. • I feel so embarrassed of my age, for some unknown reason, to the point I I haven’t been on a date in a very long time , but I should be become a bit suicidal. happy since I make decent money and when I was dirt poor and getting evicted I always told my self as long as I have a place to • I feel as though a good chunk of my life is as spent seeking personal live I’ll be fine . or outside validation of my life so far. For the most part I’m fine , but some days I feel like such shit for not having a gf . Oh well , time to focus on building my skills and • I have a very hard time even being around people younger than me, even if it’s making more money . only one or two years. Edit : the worst part is I pull numbers but I’m too scared to call and only text which never works . Starting to lose hope for dating This seems petty, but I’m going insane. I feel like this is absurd, but I can’t stop , maybe once I hit 100k it’ll be easier. it. I feel like I can’t live life without this sense of failure in the back of my mind. Nekeisha i talk to myself I do this all the time, where I’ll be sitting anywhere at anytime. And I’ll talk to myself in conversations with this Carrington invisible person inside my head. I’ll talk like I am doing future actions. It’s weird but I’ve done it for so long that I’m used to it. 25, Port of Spain Three Things you like abouT yourself and why? I am Humble , Spontaneous , Diligent your oMg MoMenT? My OMG moment was when I realized a healthy lifestyle is a happy lifestyle ever since I made the choice to live a healthy active lifestyle my whole life has changed. I have never been sick again. I have been more focused with my goals in life I am happier and I’m getting back to my old self again I have gotten so involved i have a steady, healthy into healthy lifestyles that I pursued it i think i’m a dad as a career in order to help people see what I saw in myself and what they can relationship but i constantly become that’s why live by the slogan I slept with a very committed girl who I love and have #LoveYourLIfe. flirt with other women known for a long time. She had a kid, and I think its mine. i told her i I grew some balls and asked her on whether the kid was CloThiNg aNd aCCessories eastern avenue I hate it but I can’t help it mine. She said she didn’t know. In 2 weeks her bf goes out of town for a week so she made an appointment store# 3 27 Frederick street , gulf City loved her. it I’ve had a girlfriend for a couple years now, and I love her more than anything and in another city for a paternity test. We’re gonna drive Mall, high street san Fernando the thought of losing her kills me inside, she satisfies me mentally, spiritually and down there together. physically, and she is perfect for me, yet whenever I begin talking to a female friend, As for my stupid feelings, I didn’t pour my heart lighting didn’t go well even a distant one, I automatically begin flirting out or anything. I just avoided any “love/marriage/ Not like casual fun flirting, I mean I have to literally stop myself from borderline stephen doobal cheating, I can hold a simple, non-flirtatious conversation with any girl but I just can’t relationship” talk. She did however say something weird. While I really wasn’t expecting an “idk”, I was a I’ve been in love with her for over a year now. She help but want to hit on them and see how far it goes, than if it does go too far (which bit stunned. While I was thinking of my future, she said Photographer/ retouching knew, thinks it’s just a crush. Everyone knows, it has before) it gets even harder to stop it from escalating “we’re going to have to find a way to be together for ronaldo roberts because I’m not terribly good at hiding it. She My girlfriend doesn’t know, and so far I have not physically cheated or sent pictures the kid”. Now idk if she meant “together” as in for the pushed me into admitting it tonight. The whole or anything like that, but I secretly want too, I love my girlfriend more than life itself lab test. Or together as in for good, a bf/gf relationship. world is crumbling down. She doesn’t feel anything and the thought of her doing what I do makes me sick, I know I’m being selfish but I Fuck man, I’m both shitting myself and crying for joy. for me. don’t know why, how can I just talk to my female friends without wanting to secretly These last few days have been a rollercoaster. cyber-cheat? I’m scared I will lose her because of this and it needs to stop,

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3 PAGE 8 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 9 questions to dr Oz’s worry cures ask yourself Try these all-natural remedies to take the edge off your anxiety. BY dr. MEHMEt Oz when things go wrong “What if I can’t make my mortgage payment? Or if my health suddenly turns?” We all have nagging worries that keep us up at night. In fact, worrying is hard-wired into our DNA, and can even be beneficial, especially when it motivates us to save for the future. But worrying can become toxic to your health when you always expect the worst, or can’t stop asking “What if?” Here, Dr. Oz reveals three methods Deepak Chopra, co-founder of the Chopra Foundation and author of Spiritual to manage your anxiety, without the use of prescription medication. Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges, reveals how to face our roughest times. BrEAK tHE WOrrY LOOP: QUiEt tHE BrAiN take long, slow breaths from the diaphragm, which slows down your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and helps your tAKE AN iNtEGrAtiVE APPrOACH tO WOrrY: By realizing that worry is a neurological process, rather than body use oxygen more efficiently, having a calming effect. fOCUS ON tHE MiNd-BOdY CONNECtiON simply a “feeling,” we can take steps to relieve it. Deep inside our brains is an almond-shaped structure called the amygdala, Treat Worry-Related Stomach Issues: Soothe Your GI Tract Conventional medicine views worry on a physiological level; which acts as our fear and anxiety centre. When we experience integrative medicine seeks to evaluate the mind, body and a potential worry, the amygdala sends warning messages to Your stomach acts as a “second brain” when it comes to spirit in conjunction, looking for imbalances in “energy.” the cortex, the rational part of our brain, which can assess worrying. In fact, like our brains, our stomachs have their own • Try an anti-anxiety elixir of 1 teaspoon lemon whether that worry is of true concern. As the rational cortex nervous systems, called the enteric nervous system. When we juice, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and a half teaspoon of is flooded with more and more warning signals from the worry, millions of receptors embedded in the gastrointestinal honey, taken 3 times per day. This traditional Indian remedy amygdala, however, it is unable to process them all, leading to tract react to fear by speeding up or slowing down our is thought to balance the body by increasing energy in the worry loops or anxiety. digestion, which can lead to nausea, diarrhea and heartburn. digestive system, thereby reducing excess energy in the mind. Additionally, studies show that lemon juice lowers blood Challenges are part of everyone’s life, but there wishfully hope for a fix and maybe take a few steps toward it. that gets nowhere. Old conditioning that keeps applying fortunately, there are several steps we can take pressure by strengthening capillaries and may stimulate weak are dark moments when a challenge turns into The next day they feel passive and victimized, so they put up yesterday’s outworn choices. Lots of obsessive thinking and to quiet the brain and worry less: there are two great, natural treatments for constitutions. Ginger calms the stomach, while honey controls with things as they are. The third day they are sick and tired anxiety-related stomach issues: stalled action. I could go on. But the relevant insight is that a crisis. The outcome of our lives depends on of suffering and simply want to escape. The overall result is you have more than one level of awareness, and at a deeper • Spend 15 minutes a day acknowledging your worries • Lemon balm has been used since the Middle Ages the blood sugar instability that accompanies worrying. the choices we make at those moments. Will self-defeat. No solution can ever be found by running in three level there is untapped creativity and insight. in a tangible way. Creating a list of your top 10 worries or a as a calming herb. Take 400 mgs twice daily to prevent your • When you need to calm down quickly, you can try calendar of stressful upcoming events allows you to strategize they be breakthroughs or setbacks? What we different directions. So clarify your situation and act on what Your higher self contains the potential for new solutions, but and deal with each problem directly, so they don’t balloon to stomach from reacting to your worried thoughts. Escents Stress Relief Aromatherapy Inhaler, available online you clearly see. call wisdom is a crucial tool here. Without it, you must find it. Instead of “higher self,” you can substitute an unmanageable size. • You can also try iberogast, available in health food for around $7. The scents of bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus, petitgrain, and jojoba go straight to the amygdala—the people usually make their most important 2. who can i consult who has solved the same any term that applies—soul, Atman, Holy Spirit, muse, • Deep belly breathing, whether in a yoga class, at the stores. Iberogast is a blend of plants and herbs, including brain’s fear and anxiety center—creating an immediate sense decisions based on impulse or its opposite, problem successfully? inspiration—because linguistics are not nearly as important office, or on your couch, is helpful in interrupting irrational caraway, chamomile, licorice, milk thistle and peppermint. of calm and lowering your blood pressure. as the experience itself. You must experience the place habit. inside where the light dawns and brings hope, where peace thoughts. If you frequently experience toxic worry, try carrying Adding 20 drops to your water can sooth the receptors in your Bad things aren’t solved in isolation, yet there is no doubt that a balloon in your pocket. Blowing up a balloon forces you to stomach when anxiety hits. our reactions isolate us. We become afraid and depressed. We is possible and there is certainty about finding a viable path It might seem impossible that any three questions can—and forward. should—be asked anytime things go wrong, but the sad truth draw into ourselves. Around the edges we entertain shame is that millions of us dwell on the three questions we shouldn’t and guilt, and once these appear, there is even more reason It’s not a mystery that such a place can be reached, because the dalai Lama has some very uplifting ask, questions such as: (1) What’s wrong with me? (2) Whom to shut down. even in the worst crisis we can I blame? (3) What’s the worst-case scenario? experience flashes of it. The Finding someone who has gone through the same crisis that you are facing accomplishes several things at once. It gives trick is to be able to inhabit and wise words about farting We all feel the urge to condemn ourselves out of guilt, to the level of awareness blame others for our misfortunes and to fantasize about total you an example to follow, a confidant who understands your that brings solutions. disaster. But these three questions will haunt you and do plight and an alternative to withdrawing into isolation. Victims First, know that this level His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about the wisdom he has gained in his study of Buddhism and happiness. And farts. untold harm unless you consciously stop them, push them always feel alone and helpless. So reach out to someone exists. Second, make a aside and replace them with the right questions, leading to who has proven, through their own lives, that they were not plan to get there, through There’s a great quote at 2:02 about humility. the right actions. Here are three positive, self-affirming ways victimized by the bad thing you are facing now. all the techniques open to approach your next tough situation: to everyone: meditation, We aren’t talking about hand-holding, shared misery or even reflection, contemplation, 1. is this a problem i should fix, put up with or therapy. All those activities can be beneficial (or not), but prayer. Reduce your stress there’s no substitute for talking to a person who has entered a walk away from? dark place and come out successfully. Where do you find such by every means you can a person? Ask around, tell your story, seek support groups, go find. Seek others who Unless you can answer this question clearly and rationally, online to find blogs and forums—the possibilities are much understand consciousness. your vision will be clouded. Without knowing it, you will be greater than ever before. And don’t stop until you find not just Read books that inspire acting under the influence of negative emotions such as fear. good advice but real empathy from someone you trust. you but also books that You will give in to impulsiveness or fall back on old habits. realistically describe what it means to go on the inward 3. how can i reach deeper into myself for You must clarify your inner confusion. You must get your journey. I’ve given an bearings in a reasonable way. The first step is to consider— solutions? abbreviated plan of action, in consultation with those you trust—a course of action that but the important thing is that you take the first steps inside. begins with finding a fix. If the fix isn’t there, ask why. Perhaps There is just no getting around that turning bad things into someone is blocking you or you lack the resources of money good things is up to you. No one can be there all the time, and Of course, I can’t know what bad things are happening to you and time. Yet it is always worthwhile to search for a fix and like it or not, crises are all-consuming. You find yourself facing specifically. I just urge you to quit the majority who live in commit yourself to finding one. Only when you feel satisfied an inner world that is suddenly full of threats, fears, illusions, confusion and conflict. Join the minority who see a clear path that you’ve exhausted your realistic options should you wishful thinking, denial, distractions and conflict. The world out of present darkness, who never submit to fear and despair begin to decide between putting up with the situation (using “out there” won’t change until the world “in here” does. and who in truth lead the world into a future full of light. patience, not passivity) and walking away. There is a simple spiritual truth that I believe in deeply: The level of the solution is never found at the level of the problem. The three alternatives are easier than they sound, because most people vacillate when things go bad. One day they Knowing this, you can escape many traps that people fall into. What exists at the level of the problem? Repetitive thinking

3 PAGE 8 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 9 questions to dr Oz’s worry cures ask yourself Try these all-natural remedies to take the edge off your anxiety. BY dr. MEHMEt Oz when things go wrong “What if I can’t make my mortgage payment? Or if my health suddenly turns?” We all have nagging worries that keep us up at night. In fact, worrying is hard-wired into our DNA, and can even be beneficial, especially when it motivates us to save for the future. But worrying can become toxic to your health when you always expect the worst, or can’t stop asking “What if?” Here, Dr. Oz reveals three methods Deepak Chopra, co-founder of the Chopra Foundation and author of Spiritual to manage your anxiety, without the use of prescription medication. Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges, reveals how to face our roughest times. BrEAK tHE WOrrY LOOP: QUiEt tHE BrAiN take long, slow breaths from the diaphragm, which slows down your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and helps your tAKE AN iNtEGrAtiVE APPrOACH tO WOrrY: By realizing that worry is a neurological process, rather than body use oxygen more efficiently, having a calming effect. fOCUS ON tHE MiNd-BOdY CONNECtiON simply a “feeling,” we can take steps to relieve it. Deep inside our brains is an almond-shaped structure called the amygdala, Treat Worry-Related Stomach Issues: Soothe Your GI Tract Conventional medicine views worry on a physiological level; which acts as our fear and anxiety centre. When we experience integrative medicine seeks to evaluate the mind, body and a potential worry, the amygdala sends warning messages to Your stomach acts as a “second brain” when it comes to spirit in conjunction, looking for imbalances in “energy.” the cortex, the rational part of our brain, which can assess worrying. In fact, like our brains, our stomachs have their own • Try an anti-anxiety elixir of 1 teaspoon lemon whether that worry is of true concern. As the rational cortex nervous systems, called the enteric nervous system. When we juice, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and a half teaspoon of is flooded with more and more warning signals from the worry, millions of receptors embedded in the gastrointestinal honey, taken 3 times per day. This traditional Indian remedy amygdala, however, it is unable to process them all, leading to tract react to fear by speeding up or slowing down our is thought to balance the body by increasing energy in the worry loops or anxiety. digestion, which can lead to nausea, diarrhea and heartburn. digestive system, thereby reducing excess energy in the mind. Additionally, studies show that lemon juice lowers blood Challenges are part of everyone’s life, but there wishfully hope for a fix and maybe take a few steps toward it. that gets nowhere. Old conditioning that keeps applying fortunately, there are several steps we can take pressure by strengthening capillaries and may stimulate weak are dark moments when a challenge turns into The next day they feel passive and victimized, so they put up yesterday’s outworn choices. Lots of obsessive thinking and to quiet the brain and worry less: there are two great, natural treatments for constitutions. Ginger calms the stomach, while honey controls with things as they are. The third day they are sick and tired anxiety-related stomach issues: stalled action. I could go on. But the relevant insight is that a crisis. The outcome of our lives depends on of suffering and simply want to escape. The overall result is you have more than one level of awareness, and at a deeper • Spend 15 minutes a day acknowledging your worries • Lemon balm has been used since the Middle Ages the blood sugar instability that accompanies worrying. the choices we make at those moments. Will self-defeat. No solution can ever be found by running in three level there is untapped creativity and insight. in a tangible way. Creating a list of your top 10 worries or a as a calming herb. Take 400 mgs twice daily to prevent your • When you need to calm down quickly, you can try calendar of stressful upcoming events allows you to strategize they be breakthroughs or setbacks? What we different directions. So clarify your situation and act on what Your higher self contains the potential for new solutions, but and deal with each problem directly, so they don’t balloon to stomach from reacting to your worried thoughts. Escents Stress Relief Aromatherapy Inhaler, available online you clearly see. call wisdom is a crucial tool here. Without it, you must find it. Instead of “higher self,” you can substitute an unmanageable size. • You can also try iberogast, available in health food for around $7. The scents of bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus, petitgrain, and jojoba go straight to the amygdala—the people usually make their most important 2. who can i consult who has solved the same any term that applies—soul, Atman, Holy Spirit, muse, • Deep belly breathing, whether in a yoga class, at the stores. Iberogast is a blend of plants and herbs, including brain’s fear and anxiety center—creating an immediate sense decisions based on impulse or its opposite, problem successfully? inspiration—because linguistics are not nearly as important office, or on your couch, is helpful in interrupting irrational caraway, chamomile, licorice, milk thistle and peppermint. of calm and lowering your blood pressure. as the experience itself. You must experience the place habit. inside where the light dawns and brings hope, where peace thoughts. If you frequently experience toxic worry, try carrying Adding 20 drops to your water can sooth the receptors in your Bad things aren’t solved in isolation, yet there is no doubt that a balloon in your pocket. Blowing up a balloon forces you to stomach when anxiety hits. our reactions isolate us. We become afraid and depressed. We is possible and there is certainty about finding a viable path It might seem impossible that any three questions can—and forward. should—be asked anytime things go wrong, but the sad truth draw into ourselves. Around the edges we entertain shame is that millions of us dwell on the three questions we shouldn’t and guilt, and once these appear, there is even more reason It’s not a mystery that such a place can be reached, because the dalai Lama has some very uplifting ask, questions such as: (1) What’s wrong with me? (2) Whom to shut down. even in the worst crisis we can I blame? (3) What’s the worst-case scenario? experience flashes of it. The Finding someone who has gone through the same crisis that you are facing accomplishes several things at once. It gives trick is to be able to inhabit and wise words about farting We all feel the urge to condemn ourselves out of guilt, to the level of awareness blame others for our misfortunes and to fantasize about total you an example to follow, a confidant who understands your that brings solutions. disaster. But these three questions will haunt you and do plight and an alternative to withdrawing into isolation. Victims First, know that this level His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about the wisdom he has gained in his study of Buddhism and happiness. And farts. untold harm unless you consciously stop them, push them always feel alone and helpless. So reach out to someone exists. Second, make a aside and replace them with the right questions, leading to who has proven, through their own lives, that they were not plan to get there, through There’s a great quote at 2:02 about humility. the right actions. Here are three positive, self-affirming ways victimized by the bad thing you are facing now. all the techniques open to approach your next tough situation: to everyone: meditation, We aren’t talking about hand-holding, shared misery or even reflection, contemplation, 1. is this a problem i should fix, put up with or therapy. All those activities can be beneficial (or not), but prayer. Reduce your stress there’s no substitute for talking to a person who has entered a walk away from? dark place and come out successfully. Where do you find such by every means you can a person? Ask around, tell your story, seek support groups, go find. Seek others who Unless you can answer this question clearly and rationally, online to find blogs and forums—the possibilities are much understand consciousness. your vision will be clouded. Without knowing it, you will be greater than ever before. And don’t stop until you find not just Read books that inspire acting under the influence of negative emotions such as fear. good advice but real empathy from someone you trust. you but also books that You will give in to impulsiveness or fall back on old habits. realistically describe what it means to go on the inward 3. how can i reach deeper into myself for You must clarify your inner confusion. You must get your journey. I’ve given an bearings in a reasonable way. The first step is to consider— solutions? abbreviated plan of action, in consultation with those you trust—a course of action that but the important thing is that you take the first steps inside. begins with finding a fix. If the fix isn’t there, ask why. Perhaps There is just no getting around that turning bad things into someone is blocking you or you lack the resources of money good things is up to you. No one can be there all the time, and Of course, I can’t know what bad things are happening to you and time. Yet it is always worthwhile to search for a fix and like it or not, crises are all-consuming. You find yourself facing specifically. I just urge you to quit the majority who live in commit yourself to finding one. Only when you feel satisfied an inner world that is suddenly full of threats, fears, illusions, confusion and conflict. Join the minority who see a clear path that you’ve exhausted your realistic options should you wishful thinking, denial, distractions and conflict. The world out of present darkness, who never submit to fear and despair begin to decide between putting up with the situation (using “out there” won’t change until the world “in here” does. and who in truth lead the world into a future full of light. patience, not passivity) and walking away. There is a simple spiritual truth that I believe in deeply: The level of the solution is never found at the level of the problem. The three alternatives are easier than they sound, because most people vacillate when things go bad. One day they Knowing this, you can escape many traps that people fall into. What exists at the level of the problem? Repetitive thinking

PAGE 10 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 11 HOW tO’s How to explore the world around you Most of the time, people look StEP 4 into their garden and see Hunt for interesting things. Normally, a patch of grass and some if you explore in a local forest or park, you will find interesting things. Things flowers. What people don't people have left behind accidentally know is that, there is so much or deliberately. If you find something beyond that to explore. A small interesting, keep it as a souvenir to remind you of your adventure. Finders bush could contain beautiful keepers right? buds. A simple patch of grass could have some fascinating StEP 5 creatures living there. All you Always take things with you. Things like cameras and sketch books can be have to do to see there is more useful when exploring. Binoculars and to the world, is look a little a magnifying glass would be good for closer. This article will tell you looking at bugs. how. STep 6 Record what you find. Create a nature STep 1 scrapbook so that you can always Go into your garden. No matter how remember the great adventures that you small, there is probably something there have had! that you never noticed before. STep 7 STep 2 Have fun! Take friends with you too! It will Take a while to observe different areas. be even better! Look in the bushes, trees, in the grass, around your garden path, in the pond, etc. You need to look everywhere. Sometimes, interesting things can lurk in the strangest of places. STep 3 Explore further! You don't just have to explore in your garden. Maybe you could go to a nearby forest or a place that you haven't been to before. There is always something to find.

PAGE 10 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 11 HOW tO’s How to explore the world around you Most of the time, people look StEP 4 into their garden and see Hunt for interesting things. Normally, a patch of grass and some if you explore in a local forest or park, you will find interesting things. Things flowers. What people don't people have left behind accidentally know is that, there is so much or deliberately. If you find something beyond that to explore. A small interesting, keep it as a souvenir to remind you of your adventure. Finders bush could contain beautiful keepers right? buds. A simple patch of grass could have some fascinating StEP 5 creatures living there. All you Always take things with you. Things like cameras and sketch books can be have to do to see there is more useful when exploring. Binoculars and to the world, is look a little a magnifying glass would be good for closer. This article will tell you looking at bugs. how. STep 6 Record what you find. Create a nature STep 1 scrapbook so that you can always Go into your garden. No matter how remember the great adventures that you small, there is probably something there have had! that you never noticed before. STep 7 STep 2 Have fun! Take friends with you too! It will Take a while to observe different areas. be even better! Look in the bushes, trees, in the grass, around your garden path, in the pond, etc. You need to look everywhere. Sometimes, interesting things can lurk in the strangest of places. STep 3 Explore further! You don't just have to explore in your garden. Maybe you could go to a nearby forest or a place that you haven't been to before. There is always something to find.

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If you'd like to loves you, then he'll do thoughtful things like put gas in your know if the person you love really loves you, MEtHOd 2 Of 3: NOtiCE WHAt tHE PErSON car when you're busy, do your food shopping for you, or bring then you have to pay attention to how the dOES you chicken soup when you're home sick. These favours don't have to be constant or over-the-top, but if the person truly person acts, what he says, and what he does STep 1 loves you, then he'll want to do things to make you smile and when you're together. Though love may mean See if the person will listen to anything you say. If the person to make your life easier. really loves you, then she'll not only open up to you, but she'll something different to every person, there are also listen to anything you have to say -- even if she's heard True love isn't just about what you can take from the person, but what you can give too. many ways to tell if a person truly loves you it all before. Though she won't be your lapdog, she will be If the person really loves you, then he'll do nice things for you instead of just having a crush on you, liking around to hear your thoughts, and she'll not and respond without you having to ask. It should be implied that you need thoughtfully and not interrupt instead of switching the you a lot, or just being momentarily infatuated subject to something she wants to talk about. a favour or help sometimes. If you have to ask for something nice every time, then that may not be love. with you. If you want to know if that person Part of being in love is just being able to listen. It's not all truly loves you, just follow these steps about being able to talk. MEtHOd 3 Of 3: NOtiCE HOW tHE STep 2 PErSON ACtS MEtHOd 1 Of 3: NOtiCE WHAt tHE PErSON See if the person is always there for you -- even if it's SAYS STep 1 WE SPECIALIZE IN: STep 1 inconvenient. 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Does he look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable there for you during the fun times as well as the not-so-fun way that can only be described as \"googly-eyed\"? You'll know times. it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time -- you STep 3 If the person is only around when you're happy, lighthearted, can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner caLL Kennedy @ 722-9765 See if the person says \"I love you\" and means it. Remember or in a good mood, but flees the scene as soon as you're sad table. that there's a big difference between \"Love ya!\" and \"I love or cranky, then that's not love. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with you.\" If your special someone really loves you and tells you Love is about being there for a person -- no matter what. the same expression. this much while looking into your eyes, sounding earnest, and Truly loving a person means accepting all of the positive and not wanting anything from you, then it's likely that he really negative qualities of that person, and being around during

PAGE 12 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 13 Knowing if that person bessdeaLs start shopping now! truly loves you GET YOUR DEALS LISTED TODAY... CLICK ON oMg besT deals LOGO GET FEATURED HOW tO’s There's no guaranteed way to know if a person means it. the good times and the bad. truly loves you, but there are more than a few If the person really loves you, then he'll say it for no reason at all, not just because he needs a favour or because it feels like ways to read the signs to figure out what is the right thing to say. STep 3 See if the person does nice things for you. If the person truly on the mind of your loved one. If you'd like to loves you, then he'll do thoughtful things like put gas in your know if the person you love really loves you, MEtHOd 2 Of 3: NOtiCE WHAt tHE PErSON car when you're busy, do your food shopping for you, or bring then you have to pay attention to how the dOES you chicken soup when you're home sick. These favours don't have to be constant or over-the-top, but if the person truly person acts, what he says, and what he does STep 1 loves you, then he'll want to do things to make you smile and when you're together. Though love may mean See if the person will listen to anything you say. If the person to make your life easier. really loves you, then she'll not only open up to you, but she'll something different to every person, there are also listen to anything you have to say -- even if she's heard True love isn't just about what you can take from the person, but what you can give too. many ways to tell if a person truly loves you it all before. Though she won't be your lapdog, she will be If the person really loves you, then he'll do nice things for you instead of just having a crush on you, liking around to hear your thoughts, and she'll not and respond without you having to ask. It should be implied that you need thoughtfully and not interrupt instead of switching the you a lot, or just being momentarily infatuated subject to something she wants to talk about. a favour or help sometimes. If you have to ask for something nice every time, then that may not be love. with you. If you want to know if that person Part of being in love is just being able to listen. It's not all truly loves you, just follow these steps about being able to talk. MEtHOd 3 Of 3: NOtiCE HOW tHE STep 2 PErSON ACtS MEtHOd 1 Of 3: NOtiCE WHAt tHE PErSON See if the person is always there for you -- even if it's SAYS STep 1 WE SPECIALIZE IN: STep 1 inconvenient. Sure, if you want to grab a drink or a tasty meal, See if the person can truly be himself around you. Part of • Customize Paint Jobs See if the person talks about your future together like it's the person is always around, but what about when you need being love means being completely open to the other person. a ride from the airport or you need someone to walk your dog • Graphic Airbrush Artwork Designs a given. If the person really loves you, then the idea of you If you find yourself seeing a whole different side that the person doesn't show the public, then that may be love. If the • Body Kits being in his or her future is an absolute given, not something man you're with is pretty serious or polite in public, but when that he or she would ever have anxiety or uncertainty about. 2 in • Custom Built Speaker Enclosures, Pods Etc If the person routinely talks about what you're going to do you're alone, he shows his goofy and silly side completely, then he's really opening up to you and loves you. • Vinyl Wraps on Cars, Vans Etc in the future, about what your lives will look like one, two, or If the person shares his deepest emotions with you and is • General Vehicle Customizing even ten years in the future together, then he's probably in comfortable with it, then that's love. love with you. • Professional Signage True love means seeing a forever with another person. If the If the person is comfortable not looking perfect, tripping, or having food stuck in his teeth around you, that means he's • Fabricated Signs person talks about the future and always includes you in it, okay if you see every side of him. FOLD • Billboards FOLD then there's a good chance he truly loves you. If the person talks about what your kids will look like, where • Wall Signage you'll retire together, or where you'll go for your honeymoon, STep 2 • Poster Designs then he may really love you. See if the person is happy to be around you -- even during a bad day. If your loved one has had a very bad day but lights • Logo Designs STep 2 up when he sees you, then that's a sign of love. If he's in love We also offer free technical advice... See if the person gives you meaningful compliments. There's with you, then the sight of you or the sound of your voice is guaranteed to make him feel better -- if only a little bit. a difference between saying, \"I like your new haircut\" and The next time he's grumpy or has a bad day, see how he reacts \"You have the ability to make me feel better no matter what.\" in your presence. If the person gives you compliments that show that he really appreciates the important aspects of your character and STep 3 2.5 in Your loved one doesn't have to shower you with compliments See if the person gives you googly eyes. Though this may be personality, then there's a good chance he really loves you. silly, check out your loved one's face the next time you see all the time -- it's the quality, not the quantity, that makes a difference. while you're sick? If the person truly loves you, then he'll be him. Does he look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable there for you during the fun times as well as the not-so-fun way that can only be described as \"googly-eyed\"? You'll know times. it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time -- you STep 3 If the person is only around when you're happy, lighthearted, can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner caLL Kennedy @ 722-9765 See if the person says \"I love you\" and means it. Remember or in a good mood, but flees the scene as soon as you're sad table. that there's a big difference between \"Love ya!\" and \"I love or cranky, then that's not love. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with you.\" If your special someone really loves you and tells you Love is about being there for a person -- no matter what. the same expression. this much while looking into your eyes, sounding earnest, and Truly loving a person means accepting all of the positive and not wanting anything from you, then it's likely that he really negative qualities of that person, and being around during

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PAGE 18 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 19 5 stubbornly persistent We are growing... business myths BY STEVE TOBAK From your parents telling you not to cross your 1,000 virtual Twitter followers. 33,040 eyes because they’ll stay that way and “early to MYtH #2: tHE BOSS iS ALWAYS riGHt. bed, early to rise …” to taking Airborne or high This is a tricky one. Indeed, if you decide to go head to head doses of Vitamin C will cure a cold, there’s no with your boss – who happens to have low self-confidence shortage of myths in the world. And there’s no or a chip on his shoulder – you may very well find yourself shortage of reasons why. publicly chastised or out looking for another job. Sad but true. That said, competent executives, effective managers, and successful business leaders know how critical it is to hire the Facebook fans... Most of us just love to make broad, sweeping generalizations smartest, most talented people they can find and encourage from a single data point. We commonly mistake luck and them to speak their minds. Yes, they even listen. coincidence for cause and effect. You know, just because you Yes-men who tell their bosses what they think they want to ran the table after taking three shots of tequila, that doesn’t hear and sugarcoat the truth to gain favor only get ahead mean you shoot pool better when you’re drunk. in dysfunctional and bureaucratic organizations that are 183,845 generally going nowhere. And you’ve got to admit, we often believe what we want to believe, even if it’s just blind faith or rationalizing why things didn’t turn out the way we’d hoped. MYtH #3: NiCE GUYS fiNiSH LASt. get is that he’s successful because people buy his books and Only one thing’s for sure: myths are stubbornly persistent Sure, if you’re a pushover, a doormat, someone who needs to attend his speeches in search of a shortcut that doesn’t exist. because we keep them alive. Here are five business myths please everyone to feel good about yourself, or an incurable average weekly Facebook reach... that live on for no rational reason. They’re not just annoying; optimist with hopes and dreams that aren’t remotely MYtH #5: it’S CALLEd WOrK fOr A rEASON. they’re misleading and potentially damaging to your career. grounded in reality, you’re probably not going to get to the it’S NOt SUPPOSEd tO BE fUN. top of the heap. But all things being equal, you’re better off being a genuine, It is true that business is about business, and it’s definitely MYtH #1: it’S NOt WHAt YOU KNOW BUt good person who respects those who deserve it and is tough not all fun and games. That said, your absolute best chance 18,000 WHO YOU KNOW. on those who don’t. You can be professional and competitive of making it in this world is to find your passion, what you What may be sage advice on the importance of networking and still be nice to people. They’re not mutually exclusive. love to do, and do that for a living. Granted, it helps if you’re has long been misinterpreted to mean that only the privileged Also, humor and humility are perhaps the most underrated genuinely good at it. Being delusional is never a good thing. few get ahead because they have connections. leadership traits. Look at it this way: If you dread getting up in the morning The truth is that knowledge, skill and experience are at least as because you’re doing what you think you’re supposed to be important as getting out and meeting people. And for every MYtH #4: YOU dON’t HAVE tO WOrK HArd if doing, you’re just going to end up bitter and miserable. monthly website visitors success story, like Snapchat’s 23-year old co-founder and chief As Steve Jobs once said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste executive Evan Spiegel – who indeed had connections – there YOU WOrK SMArt. it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ are dozens like Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and yours In spite of all the popular feel good fluff you read these days, opinions drown out your own inner voice. The only way to do truly who started with nothing. the truth is, to be really successful in this world, it helps to great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, And these days, it’s actually far easier to make connections work smart but you have to work hard. With rare exception, keep looking. Don’t settle.” 6,500 and network than it’s ever been, thanks to social networks there’s simply no substitute for a strong work ethic and hard Truer words have never been spoken. and our entrepreneurial culture. Just remember: one real work. connection with a real human being in the real world is worth Every time I bring up the myth of the four-hour workweek, I hear from hoards of Tim Ferriss followers. What they don’t transform your passion into a successful business magazines emailed weekly BY GAUTAM GUPTA Starting your own business is like jumping on an This is like building an informal advisory board of wanted nutritious snacks delivered to their door emotional rollercoaster with the highest of highs people who’ve gone through a journey similar to and immediately saw opportunity -- more than and lowest of lows -- all the while, wondering if the one you’re embarking upon. 100 people signed up in a weekend. Now we had the ride will come to a screeching halt. Anyone can to decide if we were going to send our first orders start a business but it’s infinitely harder to grow When I started NatureBox with my college buddy, or simply refund the customers, writing this off as MAGAZINE and sustain it. When a company faces challenges Ken Chen, food was a passion of ours, but we a successful first-run test. This is where taking the and falls on hard times (and it always does), it’s honestly didn’t know much about running a food plunge, is so important. There really is no better your passion and commitment that ultimately get business. We began networking and discussing time than now to just go for it. the business through to the other side. If you don’t our idea with seasoned industry innovators to Surround yourself with others who share your have a true passion for your business, everyone glean insights and learn strategies, tips and tricks vision. It’s no coincidence that everyone at can sense it: your customers, team, advisors and for successfully running a food company. NatureBox has an interesting story about how food investors. shaped their lives -- whether it’s a personal weight Our big breakthrough came when we attended a loss journey like myself, food experience from That’s why focusing on your mission is of the food tradeshow and met a few suppliers who were a previous professional career, or a background utmost importance. This will enable you to make willing to work with us. Until then, we didn’t know growing up in an agricultural environment. We faster decisions and help you manage through the how to find manufacturing partners. hire based on these shared experiences because rollercoaster ride. they help shape the business. Jump in. There’s really no better way to start than Because you can expect long work hours and hard Here are three steps to help transform your passion diving in head-first. In the beginning, you may not days in the beginning, personal drive and shared into a successful business: have your exact plan mapped out, and you’ll likely similar values with your colleagues will see you Do you know enough? If not, start asking. You have make significant changes to your model. But the through this time. This enthusiasm translates to a TRINIDAD & TOBAGO’S FIRST ALL DIGITAL WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE a passion and want to start a business! Do you benefit of starting a business around a passion is positive customer experience. And that’s what will know enough about the industry? With industry that you know why you’re doing it and can more build your business. background and know-how, you’ll be ahead of the easily overcome barriers that come up along the Turning your passion into a successful business MAKE SOCIAL MEDIA PART OF YOUR ADVERTISING MIX... curve and can hit the ground running -- producing way. It’s this deep-rooted drive and enthusiasm not only allows you to be profitable while doing products, building a customer base and forging that will keep you motivated and engaged with something you love, it helps set you up for lasting LET THE OMG Magazine TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO THIS SWIFTLY GROWING AUDIENCE your company vision. the product you’re selling. success. Most importantly, passion is central to making decisions that are in the long-term interest If you have a great idea, but aren’t familiar enough Ken and I held other full-time jobs when we built of the customer and the company, which will help www.omgtt.com with the field to get started, use your network, the first NatureBox website. We used product you establish sustainability and longevity for your speak with people who’ve started businesses in photos taken on our cell phones. We were testing brand. your industry to help you get up to speed quickly. whether there was a market for people who

PAGE 18 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 19 5 stubbornly persistent We are growing... business myths BY STEVE TOBAK From your parents telling you not to cross your 1,000 virtual Twitter followers. 33,040 eyes because they’ll stay that way and “early to MYtH #2: tHE BOSS iS ALWAYS riGHt. bed, early to rise …” to taking Airborne or high This is a tricky one. Indeed, if you decide to go head to head doses of Vitamin C will cure a cold, there’s no with your boss – who happens to have low self-confidence shortage of myths in the world. And there’s no or a chip on his shoulder – you may very well find yourself shortage of reasons why. publicly chastised or out looking for another job. Sad but true. That said, competent executives, effective managers, and successful business leaders know how critical it is to hire the Facebook fans... Most of us just love to make broad, sweeping generalizations smartest, most talented people they can find and encourage from a single data point. We commonly mistake luck and them to speak their minds. Yes, they even listen. coincidence for cause and effect. You know, just because you Yes-men who tell their bosses what they think they want to ran the table after taking three shots of tequila, that doesn’t hear and sugarcoat the truth to gain favor only get ahead mean you shoot pool better when you’re drunk. in dysfunctional and bureaucratic organizations that are 183,845 generally going nowhere. And you’ve got to admit, we often believe what we want to believe, even if it’s just blind faith or rationalizing why things didn’t turn out the way we’d hoped. MYtH #3: NiCE GUYS fiNiSH LASt. get is that he’s successful because people buy his books and Only one thing’s for sure: myths are stubbornly persistent Sure, if you’re a pushover, a doormat, someone who needs to attend his speeches in search of a shortcut that doesn’t exist. because we keep them alive. Here are five business myths please everyone to feel good about yourself, or an incurable average weekly Facebook reach... that live on for no rational reason. They’re not just annoying; optimist with hopes and dreams that aren’t remotely MYtH #5: it’S CALLEd WOrK fOr A rEASON. they’re misleading and potentially damaging to your career. grounded in reality, you’re probably not going to get to the it’S NOt SUPPOSEd tO BE fUN. top of the heap. But all things being equal, you’re better off being a genuine, It is true that business is about business, and it’s definitely MYtH #1: it’S NOt WHAt YOU KNOW BUt good person who respects those who deserve it and is tough not all fun and games. That said, your absolute best chance 18,000 WHO YOU KNOW. on those who don’t. You can be professional and competitive of making it in this world is to find your passion, what you What may be sage advice on the importance of networking and still be nice to people. They’re not mutually exclusive. love to do, and do that for a living. Granted, it helps if you’re has long been misinterpreted to mean that only the privileged Also, humor and humility are perhaps the most underrated genuinely good at it. Being delusional is never a good thing. few get ahead because they have connections. leadership traits. Look at it this way: If you dread getting up in the morning The truth is that knowledge, skill and experience are at least as because you’re doing what you think you’re supposed to be important as getting out and meeting people. And for every MYtH #4: YOU dON’t HAVE tO WOrK HArd if doing, you’re just going to end up bitter and miserable. monthly website visitors success story, like Snapchat’s 23-year old co-founder and chief As Steve Jobs once said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste executive Evan Spiegel – who indeed had connections – there YOU WOrK SMArt. it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ are dozens like Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and yours In spite of all the popular feel good fluff you read these days, opinions drown out your own inner voice. The only way to do truly who started with nothing. the truth is, to be really successful in this world, it helps to great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, And these days, it’s actually far easier to make connections work smart but you have to work hard. With rare exception, keep looking. Don’t settle.” 6,500 and network than it’s ever been, thanks to social networks there’s simply no substitute for a strong work ethic and hard Truer words have never been spoken. and our entrepreneurial culture. Just remember: one real work. connection with a real human being in the real world is worth Every time I bring up the myth of the four-hour workweek, I hear from hoards of Tim Ferriss followers. What they don’t transform your passion into a successful business magazines emailed weekly BY GAUTAM GUPTA Starting your own business is like jumping on an This is like building an informal advisory board of wanted nutritious snacks delivered to their door emotional rollercoaster with the highest of highs people who’ve gone through a journey similar to and immediately saw opportunity -- more than and lowest of lows -- all the while, wondering if the one you’re embarking upon. 100 people signed up in a weekend. Now we had the ride will come to a screeching halt. Anyone can to decide if we were going to send our first orders start a business but it’s infinitely harder to grow When I started NatureBox with my college buddy, or simply refund the customers, writing this off as MAGAZINE and sustain it. When a company faces challenges Ken Chen, food was a passion of ours, but we a successful first-run test. This is where taking the and falls on hard times (and it always does), it’s honestly didn’t know much about running a food plunge, is so important. There really is no better your passion and commitment that ultimately get business. We began networking and discussing time than now to just go for it. the business through to the other side. If you don’t our idea with seasoned industry innovators to Surround yourself with others who share your have a true passion for your business, everyone glean insights and learn strategies, tips and tricks vision. It’s no coincidence that everyone at can sense it: your customers, team, advisors and for successfully running a food company. NatureBox has an interesting story about how food investors. shaped their lives -- whether it’s a personal weight Our big breakthrough came when we attended a loss journey like myself, food experience from That’s why focusing on your mission is of the food tradeshow and met a few suppliers who were a previous professional career, or a background utmost importance. This will enable you to make willing to work with us. Until then, we didn’t know growing up in an agricultural environment. We faster decisions and help you manage through the how to find manufacturing partners. hire based on these shared experiences because rollercoaster ride. they help shape the business. Jump in. There’s really no better way to start than Because you can expect long work hours and hard Here are three steps to help transform your passion diving in head-first. In the beginning, you may not days in the beginning, personal drive and shared into a successful business: have your exact plan mapped out, and you’ll likely similar values with your colleagues will see you Do you know enough? If not, start asking. You have make significant changes to your model. But the through this time. This enthusiasm translates to a TRINIDAD & TOBAGO’S FIRST ALL DIGITAL WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE a passion and want to start a business! Do you benefit of starting a business around a passion is positive customer experience. And that’s what will know enough about the industry? With industry that you know why you’re doing it and can more build your business. background and know-how, you’ll be ahead of the easily overcome barriers that come up along the Turning your passion into a successful business MAKE SOCIAL MEDIA PART OF YOUR ADVERTISING MIX... curve and can hit the ground running -- producing way. It’s this deep-rooted drive and enthusiasm not only allows you to be profitable while doing products, building a customer base and forging that will keep you motivated and engaged with something you love, it helps set you up for lasting LET THE OMG Magazine TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO THIS SWIFTLY GROWING AUDIENCE your company vision. the product you’re selling. success. Most importantly, passion is central to making decisions that are in the long-term interest If you have a great idea, but aren’t familiar enough Ken and I held other full-time jobs when we built of the customer and the company, which will help www.omgtt.com with the field to get started, use your network, the first NatureBox website. We used product you establish sustainability and longevity for your speak with people who’ve started businesses in photos taken on our cell phones. We were testing brand. your industry to help you get up to speed quickly. whether there was a market for people who

PAGE 20 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 21 there is no ‘i’ in startup: the importance of having a solid team BY ERIC MULI No matter how hard you try, you can’t do it all. out the best ideas and merge them into a combined superior solution. As an entrepreneur I understand the desire to take the bull by the horns Two heads are better than one and having a team to bump ideas off will undoubtedly teach you to better appreciate and understand the importance of listening to other’s ideas and ensuring and be the lone captain of your startup. You are the idea-generator and your start-up gets the best of both worlds. innovator behind the company, and you may feel like nobody else really “gets” your vision as clearly as you do. This could be true, yet, controlling Expanding your network. Recruiting a team is more than just bringing people to sit around a table and make decisions. every detail will make it impossible for your company to scale. Every individual you bring on board comes with their network, which at some point could be very useful to your business. We’ve heard a lot of people say, “it’s not about what you know, it’s I suffered from the same “disease” when I was starting Zabamba, Africa’s first social rating and about who you know.” That is debatable. However, expanding your network is one of the most review platform, and in the concept stage. I soon realized ideas are great but execution is key. important things you can do for your business. To succeed, I had to let go of the reins a bit and inspire like-minded people to adopt the same passion I had for my venture. I began formulating a team that would help me streamline the When it comes down to it, both customers and investors are more inclined to give out money vision of my company and steer it in a strategic direction. to people they already know over somebody who has been perennially trying to reach them through their LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages. Building a team that meshes well, enjoys working together and has just as much passion for the business as I did, was a big challenge. Yet, it was an imperative step to get my business off the Yes, it’s very possible for a lone entrepreneur to build his own network, nobody is doubting that. ground. And it paid off. My business has managed to secure a round of seed funding, we had our However, contrast one person running around networking, to three or four equally skilled people alpha launch this August and have amassed more than 1,000 daily users. doing the same. The potential for success is that much higher, and it is also more enjoyable. if YOU ArE tHiNKiNG ABOUt trYiNG tO dO it ALL BY YOUrSELf, dON’t. HErE ArE tHrEE rEASONS A QUALitY tEAM iS A MUSt fOr A StArtUP: Constructive Criticism. Starting up is no easy task. No matter how much you believe in your idea and the execution, it’s almost impossible to continually counter-check yourself and ensure you are managing your business the best way possible. Even the greatest plans have flaws and when an entrepreneur is deeply rooted in all the intricacies of launching a business, it’s common for him to overlook these issues. This is where a team comes into play. It’s important to have team members that will not hesitate there is no to point out your mistakes and work towards offering forward thinking solutions. You may be the lead entrepreneur of your venture but in no way does that make you perfect. You never know, that mistake your partner just corrected could be the difference between the success and failure of your business. Different Perspectives. There’s always more than one way to tackle a problem. The more ideas ‘i’ in team taken into consideration, the stronger the solution. Most entrepreneurs have a particular way of thinking and solving problems. Regardless of how successful he is, using the same problem-solving tactics will not always work. There is something to be said about an entrepreneur that can strategically pick the brain of a group of people, sieve

PAGE 20 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 21 there is no ‘i’ in startup: the importance of having a solid team BY ERIC MULI No matter how hard you try, you can’t do it all. out the best ideas and merge them into a combined superior solution. As an entrepreneur I understand the desire to take the bull by the horns Two heads are better than one and having a team to bump ideas off will undoubtedly teach you to better appreciate and understand the importance of listening to other’s ideas and ensuring and be the lone captain of your startup. You are the idea-generator and your start-up gets the best of both worlds. innovator behind the company, and you may feel like nobody else really “gets” your vision as clearly as you do. This could be true, yet, controlling Expanding your network. Recruiting a team is more than just bringing people to sit around a table and make decisions. every detail will make it impossible for your company to scale. Every individual you bring on board comes with their network, which at some point could be very useful to your business. We’ve heard a lot of people say, “it’s not about what you know, it’s I suffered from the same “disease” when I was starting Zabamba, Africa’s first social rating and about who you know.” That is debatable. However, expanding your network is one of the most review platform, and in the concept stage. I soon realized ideas are great but execution is key. important things you can do for your business. To succeed, I had to let go of the reins a bit and inspire like-minded people to adopt the same passion I had for my venture. I began formulating a team that would help me streamline the When it comes down to it, both customers and investors are more inclined to give out money vision of my company and steer it in a strategic direction. to people they already know over somebody who has been perennially trying to reach them through their LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages. Building a team that meshes well, enjoys working together and has just as much passion for the business as I did, was a big challenge. Yet, it was an imperative step to get my business off the Yes, it’s very possible for a lone entrepreneur to build his own network, nobody is doubting that. ground. And it paid off. My business has managed to secure a round of seed funding, we had our However, contrast one person running around networking, to three or four equally skilled people alpha launch this August and have amassed more than 1,000 daily users. doing the same. The potential for success is that much higher, and it is also more enjoyable. if YOU ArE tHiNKiNG ABOUt trYiNG tO dO it ALL BY YOUrSELf, dON’t. HErE ArE tHrEE rEASONS A QUALitY tEAM iS A MUSt fOr A StArtUP: Constructive Criticism. Starting up is no easy task. No matter how much you believe in your idea and the execution, it’s almost impossible to continually counter-check yourself and ensure you are managing your business the best way possible. Even the greatest plans have flaws and when an entrepreneur is deeply rooted in all the intricacies of launching a business, it’s common for him to overlook these issues. This is where a team comes into play. It’s important to have team members that will not hesitate there is no to point out your mistakes and work towards offering forward thinking solutions. You may be the lead entrepreneur of your venture but in no way does that make you perfect. You never know, that mistake your partner just corrected could be the difference between the success and failure of your business. Different Perspectives. There’s always more than one way to tackle a problem. The more ideas ‘i’ in team taken into consideration, the stronger the solution. Most entrepreneurs have a particular way of thinking and solving problems. Regardless of how successful he is, using the same problem-solving tactics will not always work. There is something to be said about an entrepreneur that can strategically pick the brain of a group of people, sieve

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i GaVe PAGE 24 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 25 SHARING IS DEFINITELY CARING ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE WITHIN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. This Saturday 30th November you can Party For a GREAT cause. The I Gave Charity event takes place at the Rossco’s Night Lounge located in woodbrook, POS. The Proceeds from this event goes towards renovating the Bagatelle Early Childhood Center and assisting with supplies for the Amica’s Home For Orphan Girls & Preschoolers. The Bagatelle Early Childhood Center is a Servol School which is located in the Diego Martin vicinity and is in dire need of renovations and financial support. Principal of the Early Childhood Center explained at present they have 35 children within their care and only 3 members of staff, school fees are just only a small sum of $300 a term which results to $900 yearly. After the electricity & water bills are paid, teachers are left with just about $200 - $300 to add to what the government gives them on a monthly basis. She also explained that the government contributes $400 per term, however they do not always receive it. The Early Childhood Center requires shelving for the student’s book bags and lunch kits as well as painting, supplies to teach the kids and even locks. In the past they experienced a robbery whiles the school was closed and the locks were broken. The Amica’s Home for Orphan Girls & Preschoolers is Located in the vicinity of Curepe. Amica’s has children from as early as 1yr old coming right up to 18yrs of age. Sister Jude of Amica’s explained that they are in need of financial support as well as supplies for the home. Amica’s currently hold approximately 60 children and is always reaching out to assist more. They also have to pay their own electricity & water bills , they currently lack beds, food supplies and more. We as young entrepreneurs came up with the idea ‘I Gave’ because we understand that support is a requirement that is necessary and as such we felt like we needed to assist these two organisations in particular because they are often overlooked but their cause and mission however should be recognized and supported. Performances by : Mark Hardy, Charm B, Stef Kalloo, Khadz, John Tho , Rome D Artiste Parang Band - Los Ninos de Dios Dj’s : DJ Adam Dj Rawkus Remy Dei Musicale Distruction Sounds (Slam 100.5 HD) Drink specials all night long! Tickets are $130 This is our first such event but we hope to continue with such events in the future and we are vouching for your support for this to be a success. Come out and support! The I Gave Committee would love to say special Thanks to the following for their assistance and contributions : OMG Magazine, Rosscos , Chune Mobile App, Glaxo Smith Kline , Chelsea Brown , Lime.tt , Slam 100.5fm , Ccn Tv6, Synergy TV & Virtuous Image Production. Special thanks as well to all the performers and Dj’s . If you wish to make contributions otherwise you can contact 464-0453 , 687-0331 , 335-0928 THE I GAVE CHARITY EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Jerome McClean Photography The 1ndividual Aesthetic Xplicit Entertainment Clockwork Events The Li Collection The Aristocrats & Co And friends and families of these organizations. CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION, LET’S HELP THEM HAVE A SAFER, BRIGHTER AND BETTER FUTURE. LET’S MAKE THEM BORN TO WIN. THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING SUCH A GREAT CAUSE.

i GaVe PAGE 24 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 25 SHARING IS DEFINITELY CARING ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE WITHIN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. This Saturday 30th November you can Party For a GREAT cause. The I Gave Charity event takes place at the Rossco’s Night Lounge located in woodbrook, POS. The Proceeds from this event goes towards renovating the Bagatelle Early Childhood Center and assisting with supplies for the Amica’s Home For Orphan Girls & Preschoolers. The Bagatelle Early Childhood Center is a Servol School which is located in the Diego Martin vicinity and is in dire need of renovations and financial support. Principal of the Early Childhood Center explained at present they have 35 children within their care and only 3 members of staff, school fees are just only a small sum of $300 a term which results to $900 yearly. After the electricity & water bills are paid, teachers are left with just about $200 - $300 to add to what the government gives them on a monthly basis. She also explained that the government contributes $400 per term, however they do not always receive it. The Early Childhood Center requires shelving for the student’s book bags and lunch kits as well as painting, supplies to teach the kids and even locks. In the past they experienced a robbery whiles the school was closed and the locks were broken. The Amica’s Home for Orphan Girls & Preschoolers is Located in the vicinity of Curepe. Amica’s has children from as early as 1yr old coming right up to 18yrs of age. Sister Jude of Amica’s explained that they are in need of financial support as well as supplies for the home. Amica’s currently hold approximately 60 children and is always reaching out to assist more. They also have to pay their own electricity & water bills , they currently lack beds, food supplies and more. We as young entrepreneurs came up with the idea ‘I Gave’ because we understand that support is a requirement that is necessary and as such we felt like we needed to assist these two organisations in particular because they are often overlooked but their cause and mission however should be recognized and supported. Performances by : Mark Hardy, Charm B, Stef Kalloo, Khadz, John Tho , Rome D Artiste Parang Band - Los Ninos de Dios Dj’s : DJ Adam Dj Rawkus Remy Dei Musicale Distruction Sounds (Slam 100.5 HD) Drink specials all night long! Tickets are $130 This is our first such event but we hope to continue with such events in the future and we are vouching for your support for this to be a success. Come out and support! The I Gave Committee would love to say special Thanks to the following for their assistance and contributions : OMG Magazine, Rosscos , Chune Mobile App, Glaxo Smith Kline , Chelsea Brown , Lime.tt , Slam 100.5fm , Ccn Tv6, Synergy TV & Virtuous Image Production. Special thanks as well to all the performers and Dj’s . If you wish to make contributions otherwise you can contact 464-0453 , 687-0331 , 335-0928 THE I GAVE CHARITY EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Jerome McClean Photography The 1ndividual Aesthetic Xplicit Entertainment Clockwork Events The Li Collection The Aristocrats & Co And friends and families of these organizations. CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION, LET’S HELP THEM HAVE A SAFER, BRIGHTER AND BETTER FUTURE. LET’S MAKE THEM BORN TO WIN. THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING SUCH A GREAT CAUSE.

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PAGE 28 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 29 interview stephen doobal | story amelia C. ramjarrie Twenty- nine-year-old Simon “Syo” Delph is Syo is very humble and was very eager to take the opportunity one of Trinidad and Tobago's newest soca to thank everyone who has contributed to his success and his life in general. He also wants to thank God whom he says artistes. He made his debut in the soca arena has given him all that he needed in his life – opportunities with the songs “No Rules” and “Ah Tipsy”, and the right people. Given the right equipment he hopes collaborations with “Chunky”, in 2013. These to excel and improve on his musical career path so that he can entertain and share energy and good vibes through, of two melodic tunes were produced by Madmen course, his music. Productions. Syo recently visited OMG where he had a lot to say about himself, his music and Before Syo left he shared his OMG moment with us. It’s not recent. In fact it took place when he was seven years old. He where he wants to takes his musical career. was happily having fun on a swing, when he fell and crushed his left elbow. It looked beyond repair, but after several Let’s delve into Syo’s life for a bit. He grew up with his mom, operations by the doctors who never gave up his arm was Cynthia Roopchand, attended Couva’s Exchange Presbyterian saved. Talk about a turnaround! OMG! School, then attended Tranquillity Government Secondary. Whilst the rest of us made friends with this one and that one, Syo made friends with Dwayne Bravo who we all know became a top West Indies cricketer. When Syo left secondary school 10 years ago he joined the Coast Guard where he still works. Three years ago he had one of the most monumental moments anyone can experience: he became the father of SYO a boy named Amani. A year after his child's birth he made the decision to enter the music industry. His first song was IN DE AIR called “Pogo Stick” and he did a follow-up song (not soca) Lighting/ Retouching called “Real Friends”, which was on the local dancehall track Ronaldo Roberts produced by Akeem \"Lackaz\" Ryan & David \"Millbeatz\" Millien. This new but successful artiste is expecting a baby girl soon. Photographer Stephen Doobal

PAGE 28 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 29 interview stephen doobal | story amelia C. ramjarrie Twenty- nine-year-old Simon “Syo” Delph is Syo is very humble and was very eager to take the opportunity one of Trinidad and Tobago's newest soca to thank everyone who has contributed to his success and his life in general. He also wants to thank God whom he says artistes. He made his debut in the soca arena has given him all that he needed in his life – opportunities with the songs “No Rules” and “Ah Tipsy”, and the right people. Given the right equipment he hopes collaborations with “Chunky”, in 2013. These to excel and improve on his musical career path so that he can entertain and share energy and good vibes through, of two melodic tunes were produced by Madmen course, his music. Productions. Syo recently visited OMG where he had a lot to say about himself, his music and Before Syo left he shared his OMG moment with us. It’s not recent. In fact it took place when he was seven years old. He where he wants to takes his musical career. was happily having fun on a swing, when he fell and crushed his left elbow. It looked beyond repair, but after several Let’s delve into Syo’s life for a bit. He grew up with his mom, operations by the doctors who never gave up his arm was Cynthia Roopchand, attended Couva’s Exchange Presbyterian saved. Talk about a turnaround! OMG! School, then attended Tranquillity Government Secondary. Whilst the rest of us made friends with this one and that one, Syo made friends with Dwayne Bravo who we all know became a top West Indies cricketer. When Syo left secondary school 10 years ago he joined the Coast Guard where he still works. Three years ago he had one of the most monumental moments anyone can experience: he became the father of SYO a boy named Amani. A year after his child's birth he made the decision to enter the music industry. His first song was IN DE AIR called “Pogo Stick” and he did a follow-up song (not soca) Lighting/ Retouching called “Real Friends”, which was on the local dancehall track Ronaldo Roberts produced by Akeem \"Lackaz\" Ryan & David \"Millbeatz\" Millien. This new but successful artiste is expecting a baby girl soon. Photographer Stephen Doobal

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PAGE 32 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 33 Pumping PumpingParties lime .tt where the real limers go in Trinbago! SUNSEt & MOEt

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PAGE 36 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 37 interview stephen doobal | story amelia C. ramjarrie The English proverb “Speech is silver, live meaningfully and abandon the life of crime. silence is golden” has gotten a new Crime and its massive impact on our society has been twist, thanks by our very own local a big reason for his musical career. He recalls the day artiste Wendell Aguillera aka psylence! heard the gunshot outside his home. He looked out – “speech is silver, but psylence is the window and saw his neighbour lying outside dead in a pool of blood in front of the house – shot dead by golden”. The word “psylence!” is familiar the police. It was then and there he decided to speak to our ears but it but very strange to up and speak out. He couldn’t let society continue our eyes. Of course I just had to know in this path in which only blood would be shed. Wendell’s first song at age 28 was “Mr President”. It its meaning. It’s spelt in lower case was the first time he took a public stand on an issue. letters to show Aguillera’s humility and He continued to record and has released very lyrical connection with society. The word is and impactful songs such as “Lies” and “Say Oh!” His songs have been internationally recognised, which is meant to indicate that that even silence no surprise for his work is exceptional. He performed can make the loudest sound. You don’t in Moscow twice and in California and New York, have to make useless noise to be heard. spreading positivity throughout our society with his songs, so he will continue to record more music – The exclamation mark indicates that music with a message to impact people’s lives in a there is something daring about silence good way. for through it we can find individuality Wendell’s OMG moment is one of his prized and inspiration. memories. It was the birth of his daughter. He said that the birth was at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Wendell has found his individuality and inspiration. He was there for the entire process and he was the He has ventured to stand for something he believes first person to hold her. He described it as the most in although it may seem he is standing alone. He lays memorable and remarkable moment in his life. claim to what he believes in and what his purpose is. He is a rap, hip-hop and R&B artiste with a passion for life, truth and music. Therefore his music seeks to do only one thing – inspire. Inspire people to love and Lighting/ Retouching Ronaldo Roberts Photographer Stephen Doobal

PAGE 36 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 37 interview stephen doobal | story amelia C. ramjarrie The English proverb “Speech is silver, live meaningfully and abandon the life of crime. silence is golden” has gotten a new Crime and its massive impact on our society has been twist, thanks by our very own local a big reason for his musical career. He recalls the day artiste Wendell Aguillera aka psylence! heard the gunshot outside his home. He looked out – “speech is silver, but psylence is the window and saw his neighbour lying outside dead in a pool of blood in front of the house – shot dead by golden”. The word “psylence!” is familiar the police. It was then and there he decided to speak to our ears but it but very strange to up and speak out. He couldn’t let society continue our eyes. Of course I just had to know in this path in which only blood would be shed. Wendell’s first song at age 28 was “Mr President”. It its meaning. It’s spelt in lower case was the first time he took a public stand on an issue. letters to show Aguillera’s humility and He continued to record and has released very lyrical connection with society. The word is and impactful songs such as “Lies” and “Say Oh!” His songs have been internationally recognised, which is meant to indicate that that even silence no surprise for his work is exceptional. He performed can make the loudest sound. You don’t in Moscow twice and in California and New York, have to make useless noise to be heard. spreading positivity throughout our society with his songs, so he will continue to record more music – The exclamation mark indicates that music with a message to impact people’s lives in a there is something daring about silence good way. for through it we can find individuality Wendell’s OMG moment is one of his prized and inspiration. memories. It was the birth of his daughter. He said that the birth was at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Wendell has found his individuality and inspiration. He was there for the entire process and he was the He has ventured to stand for something he believes first person to hold her. He described it as the most in although it may seem he is standing alone. He lays memorable and remarkable moment in his life. claim to what he believes in and what his purpose is. He is a rap, hip-hop and R&B artiste with a passion for life, truth and music. Therefore his music seeks to do only one thing – inspire. Inspire people to love and Lighting/ Retouching Ronaldo Roberts Photographer Stephen Doobal

PAGE 38 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 World aids Day 2013World aids Day 2013 What is World AidS day? this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and activated charcoal opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against with respect and understanding. Click here to find out the facts. HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to You can also show your support for people living with HIV on commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol tHe many HeaLtH benefits first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. of HIV awareness and support. World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and show your support for people living Why is World AidS day important? with HIV. If you feel inspired to hold an event, bake sale or simply People take activated improve gas and cholesterol. Around 100,000 are currently living with HIV in the UK and sell red ribbons,click here to get started. If you’d like to see what charcoal to manage a That’s because the research globally an estimated 34 million people have HIV. More than 25 other events are taking place — click here and find out more. poisoning or overdose. results so far have been million people between 1981 and 2007 have died from the virus, inconsistent. making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV But what about after World AidS day? When used along with treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we Although World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to get the other treatments, activated As for hangover remedies understand so much more about the condition. But despite this, public talking about HIV and fundraise, we need to remember charcoal may be effective with activated charcoal, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves the importance of raising awareness of HIV all year round. That’s and others from HIV, and stigma and discrimination remain why NAT has launched HIVaware— a fun, interactive website for an acute poisoning. But there isn’t really any a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is which provides all the information everyone should know about it is not useful in some cases, evidence that it works at all. important as it reminds the public and Government that HIV has HIV. Why not use what you have learnt on World AIDS Day to Act including poisoning from: The activated charcoal that not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase Aware throughout the year and remember, you can fundraise at awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. any time of year too — NAT is always here to give you suggestions is used to treat poisoning is a and ideas. • Cyanide powder that is mixed with a What should i do on World AidS day? • Lithium liquid. Once mixed, it can be World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HiV facts • Alcohol given as a drink or through HIV and put your knowledge into action. Find out how much you HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus • Iron tablets a tube that has been placed know by taking our online quiz: Are you HIV aware? Test your which attacks the body’s immune system — the body’s defence through the mouth and into knowledge and awareness by taking the quiz and act aware by against diseases. passing the quiz on and sharing it with your friends on Twitter HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most It also is not used to treat the stomach. and Facebook. commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected poisons such as strong acids needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment. or bases. Activated charcoal is also If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today - you can use With a poisoning, don’t available in tablet or capsule guess about the right forms to treat gas. This thing to do. Call your local form is not used to treat poison control centre poisoning. immediately. And get to an emergency room. You need Doctors aren’t sure about to use activated charcoal the best dosage of activated WORLD AIDS DAY - GETTING TO ZERO as soon as possible if it is charcoal for treatment of recommended. overdose or poisoning. A common initial dosage for Other less studied uses of an adult is 50 to 100 grams. activated charcoal include: Repeated doses may help • Treat a condition eliminate more unwanted of pregnancy in which substances. But more the normal flow of bile is research is being done to affected (cholestasis) see how effective this is and • Prevent gas what doses should be used. • Reduce high cholesterol • Prevent a hangover Early research about using activated charcoal to treat cholestasis of pregnancy is very limited. More studies are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness. 6 YEAR OLD DYING CANCER PATIENT INJECTED WITH HIV VIRUS? It’s not clear whether activated charcoal helps

PAGE 38 • OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 World aids Day 2013World aids Day 2013 What is World AidS day? this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and activated charcoal opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against with respect and understanding. Click here to find out the facts. HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to You can also show your support for people living with HIV on commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol tHe many HeaLtH benefits first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. of HIV awareness and support. World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and show your support for people living Why is World AidS day important? with HIV. If you feel inspired to hold an event, bake sale or simply People take activated improve gas and cholesterol. Around 100,000 are currently living with HIV in the UK and sell red ribbons,click here to get started. If you’d like to see what charcoal to manage a That’s because the research globally an estimated 34 million people have HIV. More than 25 other events are taking place — click here and find out more. poisoning or overdose. results so far have been million people between 1981 and 2007 have died from the virus, inconsistent. making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV But what about after World AidS day? When used along with treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we Although World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to get the other treatments, activated As for hangover remedies understand so much more about the condition. But despite this, public talking about HIV and fundraise, we need to remember charcoal may be effective with activated charcoal, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves the importance of raising awareness of HIV all year round. That’s and others from HIV, and stigma and discrimination remain why NAT has launched HIVaware— a fun, interactive website for an acute poisoning. But there isn’t really any a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is which provides all the information everyone should know about it is not useful in some cases, evidence that it works at all. important as it reminds the public and Government that HIV has HIV. Why not use what you have learnt on World AIDS Day to Act including poisoning from: The activated charcoal that not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase Aware throughout the year and remember, you can fundraise at awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. any time of year too — NAT is always here to give you suggestions is used to treat poisoning is a and ideas. • Cyanide powder that is mixed with a What should i do on World AidS day? • Lithium liquid. Once mixed, it can be World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HiV facts • Alcohol given as a drink or through HIV and put your knowledge into action. Find out how much you HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus • Iron tablets a tube that has been placed know by taking our online quiz: Are you HIV aware? Test your which attacks the body’s immune system — the body’s defence through the mouth and into knowledge and awareness by taking the quiz and act aware by against diseases. passing the quiz on and sharing it with your friends on Twitter HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most It also is not used to treat the stomach. and Facebook. commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected poisons such as strong acids needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment. or bases. Activated charcoal is also If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today - you can use With a poisoning, don’t available in tablet or capsule guess about the right forms to treat gas. This thing to do. Call your local form is not used to treat poison control centre poisoning. immediately. And get to an emergency room. You need Doctors aren’t sure about to use activated charcoal the best dosage of activated WORLD AIDS DAY - GETTING TO ZERO as soon as possible if it is charcoal for treatment of recommended. overdose or poisoning. A common initial dosage for Other less studied uses of an adult is 50 to 100 grams. activated charcoal include: Repeated doses may help • Treat a condition eliminate more unwanted of pregnancy in which substances. But more the normal flow of bile is research is being done to affected (cholestasis) see how effective this is and • Prevent gas what doses should be used. • Reduce high cholesterol • Prevent a hangover Early research about using activated charcoal to treat cholestasis of pregnancy is very limited. More studies are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness. 6 YEAR OLD DYING CANCER PATIENT INJECTED WITH HIV VIRUS? It’s not clear whether activated charcoal helps

OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 41 JUST PRESS PLAY BUTTON TO ENJOY SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC VIDEOS Katy Perry - Unconditionally Busta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne - Thank You Will.I.Am ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & French Montana - Eminem - Rap God Feelin' Myself

OMG Magazine | Thursday 28th November, 2013 • PAGE 41 JUST PRESS PLAY BUTTON TO ENJOY SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC VIDEOS Katy Perry - Unconditionally Busta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne - Thank You Will.I.Am ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & French Montana - Eminem - Rap God Feelin' Myself

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