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  1. Shadowhunter

    Healthy Eating Tips

    I've been digging around my files of research and advice from nutritionists and dietitians to assist others with health issues and thought I'd share some of what I have here in hopes of helping anyone else. I will add more info as I come across and go through it. Feel free to add your own tips...
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    Are Movie Ratings Accurate?

    People everywhere are buzzing about Jurassic World, but it's not all positive talk. Many parents are calling out Jurassic World for what they believe is an inaccurate rating. All of the Jurassic Park movies, including this latest installment, has been rated PG-13. My understanding of PG-13 has...
  3. Shadowhunter

    Keeping An Eye Out For Burnout

    Have you ever been utterly exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally? Chances are, you've experienced burnout. Other symptoms include losing interest in what you're doing, rejecting your responsibilities, neglecting yourself, being obsessed with your responsibilities even when they aren't...
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    When Do Good Deeds Outweigh The Bad?

    At what point does a person's good actions outweigh their bad ones? Consider the following: "Forgiveness" is a pretty big deal in our society: when someone wrongs you, you should forgive them. People who admit to doing wrong are told to pray for forgiveness or hope those they have hurt will...
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    Best Midnight Snacks

    I sometimes (okay, a lot of times) wake up in the middle of the night to refuel. I usually head straight for something with sugar and/or carbs and my gremlin food brain takes over until I'm satisfied enough to go back to bed. What are your top midnight snacks? I woke up with an insatiable...
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    Is LGBTQIA+ Underrepresented?

    I recently came across this article about a Trini born transgender actress in the U.S. who spoke out about LGBTQIA+ being discriminated against and underrepresented. I am aware of this but was particularly shocked to learn that trans actors are rejected for the parts of trans characters, and cis...
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    NGOs & Religion In Trinidad and Tobago

    I was looking for a specific type of non-profit group nearby and according to a list of NGOs in Trinidad & Tobago, quite a lot of these groups are religious in nature and upon doing further research, are monitored by the relevant religious organizations/buildings. Now you all know I am an...
  8. Shadowhunter

    Underage Criminals

    What are your thoughts on juveniles breaking the law? Are these matters being handled appropriately? The primary school student that stole a car and went joyriding, damaging two cars, was arrested and charged in accordance with the law in T&T, though we know his family will really be...
  9. Shadowhunter

    Our Education System & Insurance Companies

    Each generation looks down on the ones after them, particularly those in school and just finishing school. Could part of the problem be the schools? Or, to be more specific, the education system in our country? An insurance agent told me that to be an agent, you need to undergo months of...
  10. Shadowhunter

    Things You've Never Done

    What are some things you've never done? Especially popular or common things! Let us know if you've done any of the "never's" and add your own! I've never been to a concert, fete, or club. I've never had surgery. I've never learned how to "officially" swim. I've never had Tiramisu, Trifles...
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    Does Ethnic Profiling Encourage Racism?

    On many international and national forms we are supposed to profile ourselves according to race and/or ethnicity. Many people, like I have done, will list their ethnicity or race based on one or a few ancestors nationality or nationalities. Does this encourage us to judge appearances and profile...
  12. Shadowhunter

    iPhone Catches Up With Whatsapp

    I've been told by the Android people that Whatsapp has been offering a new calling feature. First this was done through an unverified app, but then Whatsapp issued statements of doing it legit. I'm not sure when/if the legit Whatsapp calling for everyone else set in, but I literally just got the...
  13. Shadowhunter

    'Charlie Charlie' In T&T

    Lana Boodoo-Maharaj, founder of Stop the Bullying and a mother of three, are among many adults, including clergymen, warning others not to play the viral internet game "Charlie Charlie", claiming that it invokes Mexican demon or a spirit. Many school students are freaking out over alleged...
  14. Shadowhunter

    Unsanitary Food Conditions in Trinidad & Tobago

    I recently saw a picture on social media of the inside of a fruit juice box covered with what looked like mold. This is not a new thing according to google images! As if that weren't shocking enough, I recently went to Pricesmart and saw a small insect flying around inside a box of doughnuts...
  15. Shadowhunter

    Boundaries: Children & Adults

    I've contemplated starting this thread for months now but an incident yesterday morning really pissed me off. I have experienced myself as well as witnessed and heard examples from other people complaining about children's behavior and sometimes, the behavior of the adults around them. What...
  16. Shadowhunter

    What Do Your Favorite Characters Say About You?

    We've all seen the quizzes on social media: The general pop psychology trend with these posts and quizzes is that we tend to like characters that remind us of parts of ourselves or of meaningful things and that generic statements can be seen as relatable depending on our perceptions of...
  17. Shadowhunter

    5 Facts You Probably Didn't Know about Trinidad and Tobago

    With all the negative news going on, I thought I'd look for some tidbits of info that made Trinidad and Tobago seem cool again, and not like a morgue. What I found was not all good news, but still very surprising to me. I tested out my new knowledge on some folks that know all the curious good...
  18. Shadowhunter

    Things Everyone Should Know

    People have the tendency to make references to books, movies, events etc. in both written and verbal conversation. What are some references you've used or come across that others didn't know? "Like Carrie at the prom" from the 1976 movie Carrie. References to terrible pregnancies or "tainted"...
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    True Trini Foods

    A member of my cooking audience recently complained to me that much to their distaste and annoyance, I don't cook real Trini food. :confused:Instead of committing murder, I've decided to ask for ideas and inspiration. :angel: What are some of your favorite Trini foods and drinks? Frequent meals...
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    Trending Local News in Trinidad and Tobago

    May 15th, 2015 WASA Disruptions Expected in POS WASA has advised POS and environs that the water supply will be disrupted on Sunday May 17, 2015 from approximately 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM to accommodate interconnection works on the new 36” trunk main, being constructed along the Beetham Highway...

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