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Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment” We live in the age of distraction. Yet one of life's sharpest paradoxes is that your brightest future hinges on your ability to pay attention to the present. By Jay Dixit, published on November 01, 2008 - last reviewed on September 20, 2013 A friend was walking in the desert when he found the telephone to God. The setting was Burning Man, an electronic arts and music festival for which 50,000 people descend
By Donna Byrne mtltimes.ca on Black Rock City, Nevada, for eight days of "radical self-expression"—dancing, socializing, meditating, and debauchery. A phone booth in the middle of the desert with a sign that said "Talk to God" was a surreal sight even at Burning Man. The idea was that you picked up the phone, and God— or someone claiming to be God—would be at the other end to ease your pain. When God came on the line asking how he could help, my friend was ready. "How can I live more in the moment?" he asked.Too often, he felt, the beautiful moments of his life were drowned out by a cacophony of self-consciousness and anxiety.
What could he do to hush the buzzing of his mind? "Breathe," replied a soothing male voice. My friend flinched at the tired new-age mantra, then reminded himself to keep an open mind. “When God talks, you listen.” "Whenever you feel anxious about your future or your past, just breathe," continued God. "Try it with me a few times right now. Breathe in... Breathe out." And despite himself, my friend began to relax. I found this interesting and so true. It could be anyone or no one on that phone but the advice is good. Just breathe……Take the time to breathe. Life unfolds in the present but so often, we let the present slip away, allowing time to rush past unobserved and lost and squandering the precious seconds of our lives as we worry about the future and ruminate about what's past. "We're living in a world that contributes in a major way to mental fragmentation, disintegration and distraction" says Buddhist scholar B. Alan Wallace. We're always doing something, and we allow little time to practice stillness and calm. When we're at work, we fantasize about being on vacation; on vacation, we worry about the work piling up on our desks. We dwell on intrusive memories of the past or fret about what may or may not happen in the future. continued on Page 4
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TIFF: from Mr. Rogers to a surreal European emperor he Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is underway with the usual presence of stars and the hundreds of fans eager to catch a
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By Sergio Martinez mtltimes.ca look of the guests. They have even waited long hours in weather that at least during the first four days of the event, has been less than benign.TIFF has been very much associated with big Hollywood productions, even Oscar potential winners. However, this festival is also an excellent showcase for movies from different parts of the world. However, the level of many of those international productions has not been as high as in previous years. THE BEST, WITH SOME POLITICAL FLAVOUR At the time of writing this piece (Tuesday), in the opinion of this critic, there are six remarkable movies, of which three have a strong political component. In no particular order they are: "Sorry, We Missed You," by Ken Loach (U.K.) a director with a wellknown reputation as a sharp observer and critic of what's going on with the new economic order introduced in his country by Thatcher. In this case, the story focuses on the growing practice of companies not to hire workers, but • September 14, 2019
Tom Hanks at TIFF promoting his latest role as Mr. Rodger’s what they call "individual contractors" to whom they provide no social security and instead they are forced to work extra hours to complete their tasks. The man working for a parcel-delivery company also faces severe family problems compounded by the workload he and his wife have to undertake. "The Laundromat" directed by Steven Sodenbergh (U.S.A.) presents an ironic and powerful indictment of the so-called shell com-
panies set up in tax heavens.The story is introduced and partly narrated by Mossack (Gary Oldman) and Fonseca (Antonio Banderas), the two lawyers involved in the scandal of the Panama Papers that shook Wall Street in 2016. Meryl Streep plays the role of a woman whose husband dies when a cruiser boat sank in a New York lake.The insurance company refused to pay any damages using several excuses. In the end, the insurer was one of
those off-shore shell companies. "The Barefoot Emperor" is a movie from Belgium directed by Jessica Woodworth and Peter Biessens, narrated in an engaging and intriguing
surreal form. The king of collapsing Belgium (Wallonia has separated) while visiting Sarajevo and attending a reenacting of the killing of Archduke Ferdinand, is accidentally shot. Hospitalized in a very strange institution in Croatia, located in what used to be a summer residence of Marshall Tito, the king learns that he will be the Emperor of New Europe.A strange group working in the shadows has set up that new institutional framework for a continent in crisis. THE BEST, AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF AN ICON "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (U.S.A.) is, of course, another film on that American icon, Mr. Rogers. A documentary was released last year on the famous TV personality. This movie directed by Marielle Heller and featuring Tom Hank in the leading role is not ex-
actly a biopic since it only focuses on one particular event in his life. That was the time when he was interviewed for Esquire magazine (the article inspired the movie, but the journalist's name has been changed to create a fictional character). Hank delivers a compelling Mr. Rogers with all his mannerisms and tone of voice. THE BEST, A THRILLER WITH MANY TWISTS "Knives Out" (U.S.A.) directed y Brian Johnson and featuring Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Christopher Plummer, Michael Shannon.This is one of those thrillers in which the spectator is told early on what happened, and who actually committed the crime, but the interest of the story lies on the many twists that would actually change the original perception of events. continued on Page 5
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hether you’ve alw a y s been curious about veganism or are already a vegan enthusiast, you should definitely go check out the Montreal Vegan Festival, which will be taking place September 21st and 22nd at the Montreal Convention Center. Even skeptics of the vegan movement are sure to find something delicious, enlightening and inspiring at the talks, cooking demonstrations, work-
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We don't appreciate the living present because our "monkey minds," as Buddhists call them, vault from thought to thought like monkeys swinging from tree to tree. How often does this happen to you? The same thoughts going on and on, over and over during the night like a broken record we can’t turn off. We can learn how to turn that record off. We need to live more in the moment. Living in the moment—also called mindfulness—is a state of active, open, intentional attention on 4
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shops and exhibitions being held between 10am and 6pm both days. The festival aims to educate visitors about animal rights, and the benefits of veganism for the environment, and human health. General admission is free. Should you be interested in any of the workshops, however, tickets must be purchased online in advance for the very reasonable price of about $20, which covers the cost of the materials you’ll be using to make vegan goodies. Expect to not only the present. Mindful people are happier, more exuberant, more empathetic, and more secure. They have higher self-esteem and are more accepting of their own weaknesses. Anchoring awareness in the here and now reduces the kinds of impulsivity and reactivity that underlie depression, binge eating, and attention problems. Mindful people can hear negative feedback without feeling threatened. They fight less with their romantic partners and are more accommodating and less defensive. As a result, mindful couples have
learn about vegan food, but also about other vegan and cruelty-free products, such as beauty creams, makeup, candles, candy, clothing and bags. There will even be a workshop which will teach participants how to make vegan cat and dog treats, and another one about the art of making vegan cheese! If that’s not enough to entice you to come, then perhaps the thought of learning to make your own tofu or vegan pastries will whet your appetite. Come explore the exciting new world of plant-based living! more satisfying relationships. There are many paths to mindfulness—and at the core of each is a paradox. Ironically, letting go of what you want is the only way to get it. In the following weeks I will explore ideas about Mindfulness and share some of the tips to becoming “Mindful”. Comments, ideas, suggestions are welcome. Contact me: donna@ashcanada.com Or at 514-695-3131 Monday to Friday between 8:30 to 4:30. Health Access Home & Nursing Care www.ashcanada.com September 14, 2019 •
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THE BEST, A NOSTALGIC LOOK AT HONG KONG "No. 37 Cherry Lane" (China, Hong Kong) is an animation movie directed by Yonfan. This film is a delightful, nostalgic look at this Chinese city in 1967, right at a time a mass mobilizations by young people. Against that background, a young university graduate student starts tutoring a beautiful 18-year-old girl. At the same time, he is attracted to her beautiful mother, with whom he would share the taste for some emblematic movies from the 1960s.
SOMETHING ON THE REST Not a very impressive presence from other parts of the world, perhaps the best among international features is "Spider" by Andres Wood (Chile): a dramatic look at three members of a fascist group that opposed the Salvador Allende government in the 1970s and contributed to its violent overthrowing in 1973. Two of those former members of the group were married and now lead "normal" lives, but the third would come back and disturb their pleasant existence. "Devil Between the Legs"
by Mexican director Arturo Ripstein is presented as some ironic and even somehow humoristic portrayal of sex in old age. Instead, it is loaded with sadness and bitterness, and was rather disappointing considering the prestigious career of this director. "Three Summers" by Brazilian director Sandra Kagut instead, is a movie that disappoints everybody. Narrated in three episodes, each set in Christmas in three different years, the plot gets confusing and loses its focus after the second summer.
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BUSES FIRST INTRODUCED 1919: Buses were first introduced in Montreal in 1919 by the MTC (Montreal Tramways Company), with two white trucks converted into buses at the company’s Youville repair shops.They were on the roads by November 22nd and in 1921, two more trucks were also converted and went into service, shuttling commuters between Berri St. and Île Sainte-Hélène. - NEW ROUTES AND BUSES 1925: As the system proved to be more First bus in Montreal - Converted White truck (1919) STM and more successful, the MTC contracted an service in Canada and 1955, with the 'New model, the 'Classic' bus, SAL ACCESSIBILITY ten years later the MTC Look' bus (nicknamed was put into service in 1990's: In 1990, the first acquired 40 more. They the 'Fishbowl' for its 1983. By 1985 the reserved lanes for rolled along Beaubien six-piece rounded STCUM had become buses were open on St. and starting in 1949, windshield) from Gen- the Société de trans- Pie-IX Boulevard, folon Amherst St. and eral Motors, put into port de la Commu- lowed by other reChristophe-Colomb service in 1959. nauté urbaine de served lanes on Parc Avenue. They deployed - METROBUS, AND Montréal (STCUM) and Avenue, René-Lévesque another 40 trolleybuses FIRST WOMAN in 1988 the first night- Boulevard West and in 1949 on Bélanger St. DRIVER 1970's: In 1970, time bus network was Chemin de la Côte-desand by 1952, the num- the Montreal Trans- launched. Neiges. In 1996, a major ber of trolleybuses in- portation Commission - RESERVED BUS milestone towards Unifrom 80 to 105 had become the Com- LANES and UNIVER- versal Accessibility was By Bonnie Wurst creased - but then remained un- mission de transport de changed until the sys- la Communauté urmtltimes.ca tem ended in 1966. baine de Montréal END OF THE (CTCUM). The first American supplier to TRAMWAY 1951: With Métrobus service was build more buses. They public transit now launched on Newman created a new bus diviunder municipal conBoulevard in LaSalle in sion in August 1925 trol, the tramway sys1974 and exact-fare with three routes: Latem faced significant payment was implechine-Montreal-West, competition and by mented aboard buses, Lachine-LaSalle and 1951 they were basiwhich were now Sherbrooke St.. Addically replaced by buses painted white and blue. tional routes were soon created on Saint-Hu- - with the last tramcar Then in 1977, Francine bert St., in Outremont, officially being retired Maltais became the first in Verdun and between on August 30 1959 - woman to drive a the Bordeaux and and buses now ruled CTCUM bus and a new Cartierville. The MTC the roads. The new era began. opened its first bus Montreal Transporta- - WEST ISLAND SERVCommission ICE and STCUM 1980: garage in Saint-Henri tion (MTC) had acquired In 1980, the CTCUM number as the number 1,300 buses, including a was given the mandate buses increased from thousand of the Canato service 61 urban mu24 to 55. dian 'Car-Brill' model. nicipalities, which had - A GROWING NETThe first express bus started with regular WORK 1931: With service was launched service in Montreal’s service to Longueuil on Saint-Denis St. in West Island. A new and Île Sainte-Hélène via the new Havre Bridge (Jacques-Cartier Bridge) the MTC bus division grew 155 buses with over 20 million • Eye examination ( by appointment) passengers using the • Eyeglasses & Contact lenses system yearly. By 1936, the buses began to reDavid Sebag place the tramway on Optician some routes. BUY ONE PAIR OF GLASSES 'TROLLEYBUSES' and get, free of charge, one of the following choices 1937: Seven trolley1) A second pair of glasses* such as: buses, electrically powa) A spare pair of glasses ered, were put into b) Prescription sunglasses service on Beaubien St. c) Sports glasses in Montreal on March D) Computer glasses, etc. 29, 1937. It was the first 1) Or 60% discount on the frames modern trolleybus
reached when the the first low-floor bus (LFB) was introduced, followed in 1998 by the first three wheelchairaccessible routes. - BIODIESEL, ARTICULATED BUSES and OPUS 2000's: By 2002, the STCUM had become the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). That year, they introduced a new system for fares using smart-card technology. By 2005, fare boxes were replaced - with the OPUS smart card being introduced in 2008. That same year the first biodiesel-electric hybrid-drive buses were put into service. Then in 2009, the first articulated buses were introduced, followed by several new routes, including the Downtown/Montreal-Trudeau Airport 747 Express. *Check back next week for PART THREE: Montreal's Metro System to REM and the Future!
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he last time I spoke to Lisette Limoges, founder and creator of Lisette L Montréal, Oprah and many other celebrities were raving about her perfect pants.
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By Alyssa De Rosa mtltimes.ca Some things have changed since then, but the pants still fit like a dream in a bigger and better way! I asked the designer how she and her company have changed within the last five years and she explained that those few years ago she was travelling a lot more. “It was about connecting and meeting these well-known people,” Limoges explains. Right now, she and the brand are focused on meeting owners of boutiques that carry her designs rather than connect with celebrities who are wearing them. The celebrity wow factor does come in handy. “They do give me ideas and advice,” she says. “Martha Stewart once suggested I design a jacket similar to the one she was wearing. She kept saying that everyone compliments her jacket and that it would be a good design for Lisette L Montréal.” The reasons for travelling aren’t the same as they were five years ago. Limoges is travelling to see new trends across the pond includ-
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Lisette L Montréal - Five years later
ing Europe. Customers will also notice different fabrics, textures and designs. “We’re evolving. The quality is always the same but the textures might be different to suit different people. By using these different fabrics we’re reaching a wider audience, from the younger to the more mature,” she describes. Lisette L Montréal’s signature pants are still as snug and form-fitting as before, but with a twist. Not afraid to take her brand to the next step, Limoges has included animal prints and accents to her clothing for that extra kick in the industry. Their look has also gotten a revamp thanks to the European markets. The inspiration may come from the fashionforward continent but the inspiration still comes from the people of her hometown. Denim designs are also new to the household name and this has exploded because of the fit. It’s still a pull-on pant with tummy control. “You fit the pants, you fit the jeans!” There’s a lot of jeans out there but it’s very hard to find the right fit… until you try on a pair at Lisette L Montréal. “Everyone has a black pair of pants, but how good are you feeling in them?” A question I unfortunately knew the answer to. A good black pair of pants is hard to find! Limoges is working with a lot of black and navy fabrics lately so every woman has the perfect pant that can go from day to evening with a simple sweater swap. Limoges differentiates from other Montreal designers because she
meets with the customers to see what they want. The boutiques selling her clothing aren’t in direct competition with the brand as Lisette L does not offer online shopping on their website. “I’m here to help promote them, the boutique owners,” she explains. “These commitments take time and that’s something that’s important to me.” Sports is also important to Limoges. Her company sponsored the WTA tennis tournament for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017. They sponsored
the tennis players party which shed a new light on her sports line and the infamous “skort” every lady must own. Lisette L Montréal is here for the long run. With markets recently opening in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico, this homegrown brand is looking for one thing: longevity in a dog eat dog industry. “If you hear the name, I want that name to be associated with my pants that are made here in Canada and I want to try as much as possible to continue developing my brand in Canada,” Limoges says.
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Book Review
The Show Won’t Go On by Jeff Abraham and Burt Kearns
n the world of comedy, when a comedian does a set onstage and it barely gets a laugh or a chuckle from the audience, people in the industry would say that the hapless comedian just “died”.
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tors, magicians, singers, musicians, circus performers and even symphony orchestra conductors), have made their unexpected final bows in mid performance in front of a live audience … and yet some have thought that it was part of their act, not realizing the performer has tragically expired, and won’t live to entertain for another day. Showbiz publicist and pop culture expert Jeff Abraham and journalist/writer/producer/director Burt Kearns have held a rather morbid fascination on the subject of the grim reaper’s dabbling in the performing arts, and the duo have come up with a page-turning cata-
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logue of these bizarre examples of literal “farewell performances” in their book The Show Won’t Go On.
By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca The book runs the gamut of onstage showbiz deaths over a 500year time period. Although the majority cause of death is a heart attack, there are also shootings, suicides, and onstage mishaps (such as having a ton of lighting equipment falling on you during a windy outdoor concert, which happened to soul singer Curtis Mayfield). Although the stories involve well-known and not-so-well-known entertainers, Abraham and Kearns have a penchant for thorough, meticulous research, that is so prevalent throughout the book, you may find these stories spooky, tragic, sad or weird, but I guarantee that you will be immediately hooked with every subsequent story that you read (and probably in one or two sittings). Some of the stories that caught my attention in The Show Won’t Go On include: -Popular British comedian/magician Tommy
Cooper, who dropped dead of a heart attack in mid-performance … during a live broadcast of the TV show “Live At Her Majesty’s” on April 15, 1984, and how other British performers such as Eric Morecambe, Dustin Gee, Sid James and Kenneth Horne – either preceding or following Cooper’s death – fell victim to the “Tommy Cooper Effect”. -Nutritionist and health expert J.I. Rodale suddenly died from a heart attack during a live taping of “The Dick Cavett Show” on June 8, 1971, after he proclaimed that thanks to his healthy living habits he would live to be 100 years old.The show never aired and it took Cavett about 40 years before he could muster up the courage to watch a recording of that never seen broadcast. -Chinese magician Chung Ling Soo, whose claim to fame was his bullet-catching trick, was shot and killed onstage during a performance in 1918 when one of the guns used in his act contained a real bullet. The audience in attendance that night were shocked by two things: that Chung Ling Soo was accidentally shot to death at point blank range, and that he wasn’t Chinese at all. He was English and uttered his final words perfectly in that language. -And probably one of the saddest stories to come from the book deals with dialect comedian Harry Einstein,
whose was better known for his alter ego “Parkyakarkus” and as the father of future actor/comedians Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (aka “Super Dave Osborn”). In 1958, during a low point in his career, Einstein did a comedy routine during a star-studded Friars Club gala testimonial dinner that honoured Lucille Ball and Desi Anraz. Einstein had the audience in gales of laughter with his routine (which is practically reprinted word for word in the book) and got himself a standing ovation. Immediately afterward, Einstein was chatting with Milton Berle, when he suddenly put his head on Berle’s lap and died from a heart attack.The 1200 people who attended the event that night were so shocked at the sudden death of Einstein, the dinner was cut short at Arnaz’s request. So whether it was Dick Shawn, Tiny Tim, Owen Heart or Jax the Axehandler (a hip hop singer from Atlanta), they have all become a sort-of deadly group of entertainers whose tragic endings have now been immortalized in The Show Won’t Go On, which offers in luridly fascinating detail, a rather dark type of showmanship: keeping your audience entertained until the final curtain actually falls upon you for eternity.
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Harriet Tubman biopic to open 15th Black Film Festival
anada’s largest Black film festival is about to kick off its 15th anniversary edition with the screening of a
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biopic about one of the greatest Black women in American history. The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) will run from September 24 to 29, and will showcase 90 films at six venues, which will shine the spotlight on diversity, as well as giving a voice to minorities on and off the screen.
jogging in New York’s Central Park and left for dead. They were later exonerated in 2002, when DNA finally led police to the actual rapist, who later confessed that he committed the crime.The story of the Central Park Five was featured in Ava Duvernay’s Netflix series “When They See Us”. The event, which will be moderated by MIBFF founder Fabienne Colas, It all begins on Sep- were wrongly accused will also see the pair retember 24 at the Impe- of brutally raping a ceive the festival’s Social rial Theatre at 7 p.m. young woman who was Impact Award. Also featured at this with the screening of “Harriet”, which recounts the life of Harriet Tubman, the runaway slave who helped to free hundreds of slaves through her “Underground Railroad”. It is scheduled to be released across Canada on November 1. Also on that same evening, before the film screening, the festival will pay tribute to French Caribbean filmmaker Euzhan Palcy and Quebecois filmmaker Jean-Claude Lord, as they will be bestowed with this year’s Pioneer Award. And on September 26 at the Imperial, a special intimate talk with Yusef Salaam and Kevin Richardson, who were part of the “Central Park Five”, a group of five young boys who
year’s Montreal International Black Film Festival will be a tribute to actor Isaach De Bankole on September 28, where he will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; a talk with Haitian-American actor Jimmy JeanLouis on September 27, where he will receive the Career Achievement Award; the MIBFF Black Market on September 27, 28 and 29 at the Grande Bibliotheque and Cinema du Musee; a special Kids Program on September
29 at the Cinema du Parc; and a screening of the closing film, “Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story” on September 29 at the Cinema du Musee. Individual tickets for the film screenings cost $12, with a Passport Card (which gives access to all the films that will be featured at the Cinema du Parc and the Cinematheque Quebecoise) going for $149. For more information, go to: montrealblackfilm.com
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urky, misty, muddy, mysterious. Have you ever wondered what floats around at the bottom of an apple cider vinegar bottle? This murkiness lurking is called the ‘mother’. Not all vinegars are created equal and therefore not all have this mother. Instead of educating us as to its attributes, some manufacturers have removed it, making the vinegar clear and attractive. They claim it removes any ‘fears’ that the product had ‘gone bad.’ We live in a world where expecting perfection is the norm, but nature is never ‘perfect.’ The mother proves that. The vinegar should not be perfectly clear. It should be murky. This cloudiness should be a most pleasant sight to behold and should be regarded with great respect. Seeing this cloudy substance reveals that the vinegar is in its raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered, unrefined state. This is a good thing. This ‘Mother’ protects and nourishes. Yet, controversy reigns about its uses medicinally.
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There does not seem to be much documented medical evidence on the so-called benefits of digesting raw apple cider vinegar, or for cleansing the skin. Claims include better digestion, lowering cholesterol. But in the few studies that have been done, not much has resulted. More research is needed before doctors are even allowed to recommend it to their patients. Once again, we are left to decide for ourselves. Should I drink it, bathe in it, spritz with it? I had a customer, a very open minded doctor I discovered, who would suggest acv cleansing baths if the patient was willing. After exhausting all other options she would mention that an acv bath could do no harm, as it cleansed and could detoxify. History claims accolades on raw vinegars. I like this ‘time trusted research. On the hair If you want shiny and healthy hair and scalp, rinse once or twice times a week with raw acv, diluted with water (1:3 OR 1:4 water to acv). This conditions the hair, defrizzes, detangles, accentuates the curls, reduces split ends. Massage in for a minute or two, then rinse out. It can be left in for a few hours or even overnight, particularly if you wish to treat a dry and flaky scalp. On the skin
ACV may help with fine lines, pimples, scars, age spots, rashes, sunburns, insect bites. Raw organic apple cider vinegar, diluted, can perform wonders on the skin. Made of mild acetic acid and rich in probiotics, this substance is wondrous on the skin. It DOES restore the skin’s normal PH level.This means the moisture stays in and irritant bacteria stays out. Whenever I treat my hair with our Apple Cider Vinegar rinse, I do my face as well. I know I am giving my skin a gourmet meal, keeping it fresh and clean. I had a customer who had purchased our skin management program. Grinning happily, she flew through our booth one day, “I love your products, and BTW, your hair rinse helped big time with my acne.“ Our Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse, with parsley, rosemary and sage is our own recipe, but the idea is based on history. We made it years ago and it has proven to be a marvel. Try ours or DIY. But do consider organic, raw apple cider vinegar a friend. We stand behind our products. We give great customer service. Visit us at natural.ca. Subscribe to our newsletter. Visit our store: ‘La Boutique Earth to Body’, 89 Lucerne, Pointe Claire, QC, H9R 2V1. info@natural.ca
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hrough the Echoes | A contemplative experience in the PY1 pyramid - An artistic and technological work signed by Lune Rouge and Guy Laliberté. The first small pyramid acts as an entrance hall and a visual appetizer with its interplay of light, dynamic luminescent bands, arranged at an oblique angle and intersecting. As soon as you enter the room of the main pyramid, a sphere is in the middle of the room. Around it, skilfully arranged in a circular pattern, the audience slowly sits in reclining seats under an impressive holographic ceiling and a musical backdrop in the pure tradition of Cirque du Soleil with its grandiose soundscapes. Visitors are greeted by an amazing depth effect with multiple layers of projections and an impressive amount of smoke remaining on the ceiling thanks to the suspended screen. This time, no douchebag at the bar or intrusive searches at the entrance and it's much more enjoyable this way! Of course, this is normal, since this is a family event and not nightclub-type activities hosted by the PY1 on a regular basis.
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A Charles Tisseyrestyle French narrative tone (subtitled in English) begins this great allegory about the creation of the universe, the birth and destruction of life, followed by a rebirth that puts human beings at the heart of everything in a somewhat egocentric way. Kudos for the earthquake-like bass, as well as the musical evolution from ethereal to tribal and a big electronic ruckus focused around pulsating rhythm. Moderately effective, even dubious: The use of human projections instead of dancers in the room. Admittedly, it is a real visual orgy where the spectators are blown away by a whirlwind of lights and lasers that throw themselves into a great fireworks display, but the human factor is missing. This show is aimed at the general public and this slight inconvenience that inevitably comes with it white pope and kids talking during the show. You also get a little pulledout from your bubble because of the structure's risers, which take away a little of the effectiveness of the projections. Despite all the state-of-the-art technological arsenal, the intention is undeniably noble, but the message barely gets through
with an approach that de-intellectualizes the original intent. This is due to a script that is a tad too Walt Disneyesque and leaves too little room for self-interpretation by imposing its own perspective on existence. This experience would have been much more enjoyable without the slightly moralistic tone and a sensationalist flavour and a bit less spiritually indoctrinating aspect with these numerous symbolisms. Which makes us wonder if Guy Laliberté is a Freemason or an Illuminati? Honestly, it would be misleading to pretend that people came out amazed or transformed, as announced with great fanfare at the beginning of the show. Some shivers related to the music are felt here and there, especially towards the finale, with a feeling of completeness that is more the result of Patrick Watson's song heard at the very end of the representation than the show itself. It is a relatively short performance (about 45 minutes) for the entrance fee, especially when you can have much more effective experiences at the Satosphere for a fraction of the price, all this with a lot more audacity and originality! September 14, 2019 •
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complemented by lemon and white pepper. Round, very nurturing in the palate. Delicate finale with a very long aftertaste. Pairing idea: Creamy Pistachio soup Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc 2014. California Central Coast SAQ # 1037267 $35.00 ( 66% Grenache Blanc, 34 % Roussanne)
Aromas of dry apricot and white peaches complemented by beautiful By Marco Giovanetti nuances of honey, anis and white licorice. Full body, mtltimes.ca incredible with amazing vibrant colours, aromas depth and concentration. and textures, a feast for Well balanced with a the senses. Every time I go great floral aftertaste. to the Jean Talon or Atwa- Pairing idea: Roasted fenter market, I cannot fight nel and butternut squash off the temptation to buy soup. Borges Fita off a little bit of everything and come up with Azul, Attitude Espumante some creative ways to use Reserva Brut, it all up before it dies in Portugal my fridge. Golden corn, SAQ # juicy red tomatoes, shiny 13640277 plump eggplants, sunny$13.45 yellow squash and yellow Gouveio 30 %, peaches, it’s so difficult to (Malvasia fina 30 choose. %, Arinto 20 %, Codega 20%) One of the best examThis Portuguese ples of a late summer dish sparkler has an attractive is perhaps ratatouille, a nose reminiscent of delicious Provençal veg- roasted herbs and green etable side-dish originated apple. Round with a bright in Nice. Ratatouille is a acidity, it has undertones yummy, rustic French veg- reminiscent of white oretable stew made from chard. Very fresh and lineggplant, tomatoes, and gering finale. Pairing idea: zucchini. It is a perfect fresh oysters companion with beef, Château lamb, poultry, and even Mont-Redon fish. It also makes a comChâteauneufplete meal served over du-Pape rice or couscous. Pair it 2013. with juicy blends of syrah, Châteauneufgrenache, mouvèdre, du-Pape AOP, carignan and cinsault of Southern the region, with proRhone nounced notes of black SAQ # fruit, lavender and olives. 00856666, $46.25 Here is a small assort- ( 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 8% ment of wines from the Mourvèdre and the rest other perworld to start experi- mitted varieties of the appellation) Best Châteauneuf-dumenting with the septemPape vintage from this ber produce. producer tasted. Beautiful Bonny Doon Vine- aromas aromas of spicy oriental yard Pro- redcurrants, spices with tamed leather prio and maple wood all Gravitas seamlessly integrated to2015 gether. On the palate, the SAQ# 13234287 wine has an incredible polished texture with nice $20.00 ( Semillon, round tannins. Lovely long Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat) finish that recalls cocoa Honey with dry apri- and dry herbs. Pairing cots. An interesting note idea: Lamb Moroccan of smoked pineapple stew with couscous. September 14, 2019 •
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critic performs well when his recommendations help you find a bottle of wine you enjoy. Usually, this occurs when you click with a wine critic with a similar palate to yours. When a critic taste a wine, they are searching for something. I am looking to dig the wine and understand its true soul. The job is easier some days than others. To complicate the matter, a critic’s palate evolve with time. For instance, these days I favor low alcohol or natural wines rather than the big blockbuster wines that I used to drink in my 20’s. A wine critic must also be able to communicate its review in a respectful matter. To stay professional, a critic should avoid swearing or using highly pejorative words. After all, a wine critic is a sort of a public figure and should not be involved in controversies. There are polite ways to communicate your negative review without bashing a producer or a style. Beyond ratings or reviews, the most important aspect of wine tasting is your own experience. Have you ever hated a movie that got great reviews? Or loved one that didn’t?.Don’t get fixated on scores…the reality is that no one places much importance to a review when they are having dinner.
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Finding the right senior community for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia By Matt DelVecchio Montreal Times
he heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging for both the individual and their respective caregivers. Eventually, families have little choice but to adapt to their loved one’s failing condition and they must try to find the best solutions for them. One option is to approach your local CLSC and pursue the route of the public system by placing your loved one into long term care. Although long term care nursing homes in the public system are doing the best they can with limited resources, some families choose to go the private route to avoid long waiting lists; to have the luxury of selecting a senior residence of their choice as opposed to the public selection; and to offer their loved one premium levels of care. Here are some helpful hints and recommendations to find the ideal private senior community for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Community Specialized for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Choose a retirement home or senior community that specializes in “memory care”. Memory care goes beyond what is traditionally offered in an autonomous or assisted living setting. Often these communi-
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most probable sale price is determined by a city appraiser who uses comparable sales and real estate market conditions for the 18month period prior to the assessment roll coming into force. Therefore, the next assessment roll provides an estimated value at a certain time, more precisely that of July 1st, 2018. We can safely say that going forward, the municipal value based on sales of July 1, 2018 does not provide the current or future market value of a given property, rather a portrait of a past value. Many buyers and sellers confuse the municipal evaluation that is provided by this assessment as the current
“market value” of a termine value, when property. comparing sales data, it is very plausible to get What is the different values form municipal one borough to the assessment value next albeit for a similar used for? property. It is normal to see that certain muThe assessment value nicipalities’ assessments is used to determine increased at a higher the municipal and rate than others. Again, school taxes according all the values are calcuto a percentage or mul- lated using the compatiplier which the city rable sales method for has yet to determine. single homes and proThe exact amount and vide an estimated sales bills will be sent out price at a given time, early November of that of July 1st, 2018. 2019. How much have Why are assessmunicipal ments different assessments throughout increased? the Island of Montreal? When comparing the 2020-2021-2022 assessAs location is one of ment roll to that of the factors used to de- 2017-2018-2019 for the
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Island of Montreal, there is an average increase in municipal evaluations of 13.7% for single homes. The highest increase in values amongst demerged cities of Montreal were Beaconsfield with a 29.5% increase and Hampstead with 23.6% followed by Town of Mont royal with a 23.1% increase. The demerged cities posting the lowest increase in values were found in Montreal East and Senneville with a 10.6% and 8.5% increase respectively. As for the boroughs of Montreal, Verdun and Sud Ouest had the highest increases in values with 19.8% and 17.1% increases. The lowest increases were in Montreal-Nord and Rivière des Prairies. Assessments of multi-family buildings of 6 units and more increase by 21.7% compared to the last roll. Will my taxes increase proportionally? Let’s assume your property value increased by 15% and this is above the average increase for a similar type home in the same area, then you may expect to see a rise in your tax bill. The opposite an
also occur, if your property value increase is lower than the average in your area for a similar type home, than your tax bill may decrease. The level of taxation will only be known once the city of Montreal adapts their budget for 2020. If you disagree with your new assessment roll, you have up until April 2020 to fill out a form and contest the value officially with the City of Montreal. Helen Akrivos is a Montreal real estate expert who is passionate about educating and inspiring everyone to succeed in real estate! She holds a Chartered real estate broker license and is President of North East Realties agency in Montreal. As a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle, Co-Host of “The Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio and contributor to the MTL Times newspaper, Helen shares her stories of real estate success to help as many people as possible! E-mail your comments to eleni@nordestimmobilier.ca Source: https://beta.montreal.ca/en/property-assessment http://ville.montreal.qc.ca /portal/page?_pageid=4 4,142546922&_dad=p ortal&_schema=PORTAL
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