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BOOK OFTHE MONTHTHOUGHTS BECOME THINGS

AROUND THE WEBPROTECT YOUR EMAIL

WHAT IS THE IPAD MISSING

HAITI EARTHQUAKEPARTIAL SURVIVOR LIST

THE STORY ENDSTHE ABDUCTORSPART2

ADVICEWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWABOUT FILING YOUR TAXES

HappyIndependence Dayto the Dominican

RepublicFebruary 27, 2010

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“WHERE THERE IS LIFE, THERE IS HOPE”

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Whether the pilots can see the tarmac or not, they

trust the guiding lights and the instruments to guide

their decisions, and they are confident that the plane

will land properly. Life is no different. Stay focus on

your goals and trust your feelings.

About goals...

Thanks to many friends and contributors,

last January’s launch of Gryo Magazine

was a success. I know everyone will enjoy

this second issue. This month, we want

to remember every single persone from

Haiti who lost their lives in the january 12

earthquake. We at gryo magazine send

our heartfelt condolences to their families

and friends. In time like these, resiliency

and compassion is the best way to

support one another and move forward.

We strongly believe that the Haitians will

emerge stronger from this tragedy. We

received a list of people who would like

their families and friends know that they

are OK. Find the list on page 12.

This month’s theme is about hope. Our

cover quote is “Where there is life, there’s

hope”.

Mankind is getting blinded gradually

about this world’s future. We believe that

the future will be exactly how we make

it. If one can take the time to sit and

understand the other, we’d find out that

we can work together after all.

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Happy Valentine’s SeasonRemember ... Love and Happiness come from you and should not dependon another person.

We believe there is a

great human being

in everyone ...

no matter what

Michelangelo saw

a statue in every

block of stone...

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in this issue CREDIT&THANKS

ContributorsChristina and Juan SolanoSmoye NoisyEmil Montas

Cover Photo byElizabeth Dannone

Thank You toCristina & Juan Solano

WritersJai RhoJennifer M.T. SpencerPatrick GreenYovanka Francois

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How to Protect Your Email with Password andEncryption in WindowsSeparate Windows Accounts are Not Enough

I guess you don’t want other people who have access to your computer — legitimate access, of course, because they’re family, friends and colleagues, for instance — to have access to the emails it holds as well.

If this is true you have, of course, set up a distinct Windows account for each user so that everybody can have their own wallpaper, and so that emails and documents are kept separate. This is very well and good, but it is not enough to protect your emails.

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10 Things Missing Fromthe iPadIs it just a giant iPod?By Charlie SorrelPublished: January 28, 2010

The iPad was supposed to change the face of computing, to be a

completely new form of digi-tal experience. But what Steve Jobs showed us yesterday was in fact little more than a giant iPhone. A giant iPhone that doesn’t even make calls. Many were expecting cameras, kick-stands and some crazy new form of text input. The iPad, though, is better defined by what isn’t there.

Read More at:http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/ten-things-missing-from-the-ipad/

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Partial list of Haiti’searthquake survivors

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This list is updated regularlyon facebook by Smoye Noisy List as of Sunday January 31st, 2010List du dimanche 31 janvier 2010 14:24, Heure d’Haiti,Nouveaux noms (New names) : Ed LOZAMA, Jean COULANGES, Kepler HYACINTHE, Maguy DURCE, Marcelin MONTAIGNE, Michaelle CRAAN, Patrice DUMOND, Mildrede BELIARD, Ralph KERNIZAN.

Abel NAZAIREAcedius SAINT LOUISAdneika JEAN -ArtisteAfistol (Charles KARAHAA Fils) -ArtisteAlbert CHANCY -PDG de Radio Super StarAlcibiade (Pierre Rollin NICOLAS) -ArtisteAlex VILSAINT - Hotel MontanaAnaise CHAVENET Ange Bellie ANDOUAnne Daphne LEMOINE -Radio MetropoleAnne Marie ISSAAnne Martine PYRAM -DigicelAntoine AUGUSTIN -Fondation TropicanaArnold ANTONIN -Centre Petion BOLIVARAudy Metayer -InternisteBabal (Antoine Louis Rene BALMIR)Bayyinah BELLO s’en est sortie avec une fracture au piedBeatrice MOROSE -Centre Professionnel de Jeunes FillesBelo (Jean Belony MURAT) -ArtisteBerhman GAY -ISNACBernard DESGRAFFESBerthony RAPHAEL BIC (Roosevelt SAILLANT) -ArtisteBlack Alex (Jamesy Alex PIERRE) -ArtisteBlack Easy (Jean Dahnis VILAIRE) -ArtisteBlack Fefe (Pierre Gilles FENNER -ArtisteBorno WESNER Jr.Boulot VALCOURT et sa famille sont sains et saufs. -ArtisteBregard ANDERSON et tous les employes de Caraibes FM sont OKBruno PIERRE -Radio SolidariteCaelle JEAN BAPTISTE -Artiste

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Caleb Johny DESRAMEAUX -Radio CaraibesCamille LEBLANCCamy DEPAS - Ministere de la CultureCarine SAINT DIC, hotel Cap Lamandoue a subi de legers dommages.Carl Henry BOUCHER -Police Nationale d’HaitiCarl Henry DESMORNES -Radio Planet KreyolCassandre SAINT LOUIS -Destinee FeuilletonCatherine HUBERT -ArtisteCharles JUMELLE -Hot & FreshCharmine T. MANUELClarel PEDRE -Radio OneClaude MANCUSO -Association haitienne des cineastes.Claude PREPETIT -Bureau des MinesClaude SAINT ROME -ArtisteClaude SURENAClaudel VICTOR -Ticket MagazineClement BEYDAClement BENOIT II -Bibliotheque Georges CASTERACptn BILL (Gustave LAHENS) -Tele GinenClerice JOSEPH -Banque de la Republique d’HaitiChristophe DOMARLE -Caribbean GROUPClarens RENOIS - Revue “Vues d’Haiti”Claudy GASSANTClifton CHARLESCossy ROOSEVELT Christelle LELAIN -Ministere de la JusticeDaly VALET -Radio Vision 2000Deve JEROMEDaniel MATHURINDavid DOUPOUX et tous les musiciens de Crazy sont OK. -KrazyDickens PRINCIVIL -RagoutDieuseul MOROSE -Centre Professionnel de Jeunes FillesDon Kato (Antonio CHERAMY)Donex LAMOUR -Hotel MontanaEd LOZAMA -Radio MBCEberne SAINT CYREdith CHARLES -Habimode Emmanuel JEAN FRANCOIS -VoilaEric CHARLES -ArtisteEric JEAN JACQUESErmithes LAUTURE -Direction Generale ImpotsEsmeralda MILCE -Tele Nationale d’HaitiEstin JEAN JACQUESEsther GUIRANDEvelyn CHERONEvens JEAN -ArtisteEuvrard SAINT ARMAND -Radio CaraibesFabienne DENIS -ArtisteFabrice ROUZIER -ArtisteFarah Jasmin BLOTFlory Anne ISAAC -Tele Nationale d’HaitiFrancoise FABIUSFranketienne (Franck ETIENNE) -ArtisteFrantz DUVAL -Ticket

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Frantz EXILFrantz LEREBOURS -Police Nationale d’HaitiFrantz RIMPEL -Hotel Villa CreoleFred LIZAIREFred MANIGAT -Direction Generale ImpotFresnel LAROSILIERE -ArtisteFritzlene THEZAN -PDG CommunicationsGabriel TIMOTHEE -Ministere Sante PubliqueGary DESROSIER -Police Nationale d’HaitiGarry Pierre Paul CHARLES -Radio Scoop FMGarry SAINT HUBERTGarry VICTOR -EcrivainGedeon PRESENDIEUX -Presse Georges CORVINGTON -HistorienGeorges IPASS -Banque de la Republique d’HaitiGerard GOURGUES est ok, sa femme Paula tiree des decombres 3 jours plus tard aussi.Gessica GENEUS -ArtisteGessie Rachel NOELGirovna BRICEGladys COUPET -CitybankGracia DELVA -ArtisteGuerciy NOISYGuerdy LISSADEGuy BEAUVILGuyler C. DELVA -Association des journalistes haitiensGuy LAUDEHans BOUCHER -Medecin Sans FrontieresHarald SAINT PREUX -Royal MarketingHarry LAFOND -GravcoutureHenriot NADER Henry PERPIGNANDHerold GUILLETHerold JEAN FRANCOIS et tous les employes de Radio IBO sont sains et saufsIves Marie CHANEL -Radio Sans Soucis FMJacky LUMARQUE -Universite KiskeyaJacques LACOUR -Radio NationaleJah Yeye (Nyerere JEAN) -Tel InfoJean-Claude BOURJOLLY -ArtisteJean COULANGESJean Henry CEANJean Lucien BORGES et sa FemmeJean Mary CHERESTALJean Peters TOUSSAINTJean Philippe DUFORT et tous les employes de Rebo SA sont OK, sauf un demarcheur. Jeanguy SAINTUS -ArtisteJean Rene DELSOIN -ArtisteJean Robert ARGANTJimmy MENARD -Radio Signal FMJoe DAMAS ainsi que tous les employes de Radio Metropole sont sains et saufsJoe DORE -Artiste

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Joel Derosier JEAN PIERRE -Ministre Education NationaleJean Venel CASSEUS -Radio CaraibesJoel WIDMAIER -ArtisteJohn ATIS -Caribbean GROUPJohn CHERY -Radio MetropoleJules EDOUARD Junior LAMYJunior METTELLUS -ArtisteKelly BASTIEN fracture du pied, se fait soigner en Republique dominicaine. -SenateurKepler HYACINTHE -Television Nationale d’HaitiKesner PHAREL -Groupe CroissanceKetly JEAN POIS -Radio MetropoleKharmeliaud MOISE - ArtisteKleyt Eugene PALMYR Kompe Filo (Anthony PASCAL) -Tele GINENKreyolololo (Chantal DRICE) -ArtisteLafontaine JOSEPH -EnseignementLangchoi CHARLESLaurence PIERRE -CMPLaurent GERMAINLeopold BERLANGER -Vision 2000Lilianne PIERRE PAUL et toute l’equipe de Radio Kiskeya qui a subi des dommages importants sont sains et saufsLinda C. LEDAIN -ComphaitiLionel ABELLARDLionel BAUDUY -AdditecLionel BENJAMIN -ArtisteLochard REMYLoudouidge LORIENTLove RESIGNACLuc Eucher JOSEPHLuc SAINT FLEURLucien JURA -PresseLuckner DESIRLusmene BIEN AIME -Flamboyant RestaurantMadeline LEDAN -Madeline LEDAN CreationsMaelle DAVID -Maelle CreationsMagalie et Georges RACINE -Academie Perfection Magalie Saint Lot HYPPOLiTE -BIWIMagdala ALEXISMaguy DURCEMaikadou (Pierre Edouard ROSIER)Malie Paul MANIGAT -AdditecManfred MARCELIN -ArtisteManouchka C. THEODOREManze (Mimerose P. BEAUBRUN) et tous les musiciens de Bookman Eksperians sont vivantsMarcelin MONTAIGNE -ConatelMardochee THALES -Caribbean GROUPMarc Edouard BIEN AIMEMarckenson FRANCOIS Marcus GARCIA -Melodie FMMarie Euvodie VOLMAR

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Maritza Medgine PIERREMarie Alice THEARDMarie Frantzie SIMEON -Television Nationale D’HaitiMarie Laurence Jocelyn LASSEGUE et tous les autres ministre du gouvernement, epargnesMarie Renee MONTINAMario ANDRESOL -Police Nationale Mario VIAUD -PDG Radio Signal FMMarquise JEANTYMarthe Michaelle CRAANMartine BLANCHARDMartine DUPOUX -Direction Generale ImpotsMartinez CLAIRCIDOR -Radio SolidariteMaryse Jean Louis JUMELLE -Objectif ProductionsMaurice PROSPERMax CHAUVET -Le NouvellisteMazora (Mondesir AUGUSTE) Radio CommercialeMedeline VITAL -SogebankMichael BENJAMIN -ArtisteMichaelle BERROUET -SogesolMichel SOUCARD -Radio Signal FMMichel CHATAIGNE -Institut Michel CHATAIGNEMichel Henry BRUTUS –Needs HELP Michele Bayard GEHY -PDG CommunicationsMiko GUILLAUME Mgr Andre PIERRE a echappe de justesse a la mort Mgr MIOT n’a pas eu cette meme chance.Michael GUIRAND -CarimiMichel CHANCY -Ministere de l’AgricultureMildrede BELIARD -Ministere Condition FeminineMonelle RAPHAEL et toute sa famille sont ok.Murielle LECONTE -Murielle CreationsMurielle C. NOISY -Fondation DefiMyria CHARLES -SogefacMyrlande H. MANIGAT -Rassemblement des Democrates ProgressistesNadege CAJUSTE -Radio Vision 2000Nadege J. AUGUSTIN -Mairie de Port au PrinceNadine STEPHENSON -ArtisteNewton SAINT JUSTE -Ministere Affaires Sociales.Nicole LUMARQUE -ArtisteOlsen JEAN JULIENOsner FEVRY avec une fracture au pied (foot injury)Papa Neck (Necker BELLEVUE)Pascale MAIGNAN -Cafe ReboPascale MONFORTPatrice DUMOND -Television Nationale d’HaitiPatrick ALEXISPatrick D-MEZA -CMPPatrck DENIS -Canal BLEUPatrick JOSEPHPatrick MOUSSIGNAC -PDG de Radio CaraibesPatrick VILLAIRE -ArtistePaul VILLEFRANCHE et toute l’equipe de Tele Eclair sont OK

Paule MANIGAT -AdditecPhelicia DELL -Veve CollectionsPhillippe AUGUSTIN -ArtistePhilippe BELISAIRE -Television Nationale d’HaitiPhilippe DODARD -ArtistePierre Richard DAVID -AgronomePradel HENRIQUEZ PDG Television Nationale d’HaitiPierre MANIGAT Jr. - Le NouvellistePierre Rigaud CHERY -ArtistePitit Fey (Fritz VALESCOT) -Tele HaitiQuenn B (Tamara BERTRAND) ArtisteRachel GUILLITE -Banque de la Republique d’HaitiRalph KERNIZAN -Hotel Cap LamandoueRalph PEREIRA -ComphaitiRaoul DENIS Jr. -ArtisteRaynald DELERME -ArtisteReginald CHEVALIER -ArtisteReginald JEANReginald KANGE -ArtisteReginald LUBIN -ArtisteReginald MARTIN Regine BASTIEN -Television Nationale d’HaitiRene Garcia PREVAL -President de la RepubliqueRenette DESIR, une nuit sous les decombres de l’universite Kiskeya. -ArtisteRiboule MONTFLEURY -ArtisteRicardo CESAIRE -Radio CaraibesRichard DEVIL -PresseRichard et Lunise MORSE sont OK -ArtistesRichard VIEUX -Caribbean GROUPRicharson DORVIL -SpotlightRichard WIDMAIER -PDG de Radio MetropoleRicky JUSTE, s’en est sorti avec une fracture -ArtisteRobert DENIS -PDG Canal BleuRobert LABROUSSERocky (Rockfeller PIERRE)Roland CHAVANNE -ImmigrationRoland DUPOUX -MulticomRolande MARTELLYRonald PAUL -Ministere Culture Ronald TISMA -Radio Signal FMRoro (Rolls LAINE) -Djakout MizikRose Adele JOACHIM -RAJ MagRotchild FRANCOIS Jr. -PDG de RFMRudolphe BERTRAND -Autorite Portuaire NationaleRuth MARCEL -MinustahSandra BEAUVILSandra DUVIVIER -Caribbean GROUPSandra Elizabeth VILLARSON -Caribbean GROUPSchedela PAULSebastien PIERRE -Digicel StarsSerge GONZALES -PDG de OnTVSergine ANDRESonia CHERUBIN -ArtisteStanley MATHEUS -ArtisteSteeven BENOIT

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Paule MANIGAT -AdditecPhelicia DELL -Veve CollectionsPhillippe AUGUSTIN -ArtistePhilippe BELISAIRE -Television Nationale d’HaitiPhilippe DODARD -ArtistePierre Richard DAVID -AgronomePradel HENRIQUEZ PDG Television Nationale d’HaitiPierre MANIGAT Jr. - Le NouvellistePierre Rigaud CHERY -ArtistePitit Fey (Fritz VALESCOT) -Tele HaitiQuenn B (Tamara BERTRAND) ArtisteRachel GUILLITE -Banque de la Republique d’HaitiRalph KERNIZAN -Hotel Cap LamandoueRalph PEREIRA -ComphaitiRaoul DENIS Jr. -ArtisteRaynald DELERME -ArtisteReginald CHEVALIER -ArtisteReginald JEANReginald KANGE -ArtisteReginald LUBIN -ArtisteReginald MARTIN Regine BASTIEN -Television Nationale d’HaitiRene Garcia PREVAL -President de la RepubliqueRenette DESIR, une nuit sous les decombres de l’universite Kiskeya. -ArtisteRiboule MONTFLEURY -ArtisteRicardo CESAIRE -Radio CaraibesRichard DEVIL -PresseRichard et Lunise MORSE sont OK -ArtistesRichard VIEUX -Caribbean GROUPRicharson DORVIL -SpotlightRichard WIDMAIER -PDG de Radio MetropoleRicky JUSTE, s’en est sorti avec une fracture -ArtisteRobert DENIS -PDG Canal BleuRobert LABROUSSERocky (Rockfeller PIERRE)Roland CHAVANNE -ImmigrationRoland DUPOUX -MulticomRolande MARTELLYRonald PAUL -Ministere Culture Ronald TISMA -Radio Signal FMRoro (Rolls LAINE) -Djakout MizikRose Adele JOACHIM -RAJ MagRotchild FRANCOIS Jr. -PDG de RFMRudolphe BERTRAND -Autorite Portuaire NationaleRuth MARCEL -MinustahSandra BEAUVILSandra DUVIVIER -Caribbean GROUPSandra Elizabeth VILLARSON -Caribbean GROUPSchedela PAULSebastien PIERRE -Digicel StarsSerge GONZALES -PDG de OnTVSergine ANDRESonia CHERUBIN -ArtisteStanley MATHEUS -ArtisteSteeven BENOIT

Stephanie DORCEStephanie SAINT LOUIS -Ministere de la CultureSweet Micky (Michel MARTELLY) -ArtisteSybille A. FIGAROSyto CAVE -ArtisteTatiana POLICARD -DigicelThony BELIZAIRE -PresseTi Blanc Cinna CHARLES et tous les musiciens de l’orchestre Tropicana ont survecu aussiTi Joe (Joseph ZENNY) -ArtisteTonton BICHA (Daniel FILS AIME) -ArtisteTrobbtz DUVIL -Group CroissanceValencia PETION -PresseValerie ETIENNEValery NUMA -Radio Vision 2000Valner SAINT JUILLETVenel REMARAIS -PDG Radio SolidariteVeronique CADET et tous les interpretes du feuilleton Destine sont OKVladimir JOSEPH -Television Nationale d’HaitiWadson DESIR -RFMWalter CAMEAU -PresseWatson METELLUS et toute l’equipe de Radio Commerciale sont safeWendel THEODORE -Radio MetropoleWesner ROBERT -ID PlusWidopson Louis LORMEUS -DigicelWilfrid BERTRAND -Archives NationalesWiphalda JEAN -Radio Signal FMYamilee HYPPOLITE -DigicelYannick LAURENT -ITBAMYole DEROSE -Les Productions Yole DEROSEYouri CHEVRYYouri LATORTUEYvener F. JOSEPH -Radio CaraibesYvon AUGUSTEZagalo (Arkenson BELIZAIRE) -Canal Bleu

All TNH presenters and anchors are safeAll employees of the Delmas DGI are safeAll presenters Caraibes FM Radio are safe

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As every year the Dominican Republic celebrates its independence with the

Carnival. It is a popular masterpiece that uses the streets as stage and the people as actors and protagonists. This can be appreciated particularly in the attires and disguises, a mixture that changes by regions of element and traditions.

1st, CARNESTOLENDA, coming from Spain that is celebrated before the start of Lent but is more associated with the National Day celebrations on February 27 and August 16.

2nd, Is the Cimarron, that is usually celebrated in the last days Holy Week is originated from African traditions brought by the slave who were transported to the New world.

During the Carnival in Dominican Republic they appear with masks “Los Lechones”, Men disguised with extensive suits of multicolored silk with “Precious Stones” and mirrors all over. Los “Lechones Joyaderos” are

The Dominican Republic is celebrating 166 Years of Independence

Dominican Carnival Character Diablo Cojuelo

DominicanIndependenceCelebration

by Yovanka Francois

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No crashing

How would you treat your car if you knew you’d only have one for the rest of your life? What fuel, oil, coolant, filter would you put in it?

TreaT your body wellThe Sower

even more decorated, and they carry numerous bells. The scary masks of the classic Lechones are similar to heads of Donald Duck (with long flat beaks), crowned by large bull horns The horns of the “Joyaderos” are very attractive.

The use of masks to symbolize spiritual, supernatural and unknown spirit world entities has been used since before recorded history. Africa tribes and Native Americans, among the many ancient peoples, used masks to either depict, get the attention of, or to hide themselves from a higher, or more spiritual being. The natives of the island, the Tainos, and the natives of the surrounding islands had their own festivities long before the arrival of the Spaniards.

Dominican Version of Donald Duck - Joyaderos

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Their celebrations were called areitos. Mainly they were to commemorate planting and harvest times. They also honored weddings, death and other significant happenings in their lives with these celebrations. They would use body decorations, tattoos, paint, jewelry, and masks during these festivals. With the arrival of the Conquers and the African slaves they brought with them carnival celebrations evolved. The African peoples brought with them their own festivals and celebrations. These contributed the vibrant colors, and some of the traditions of making frightening masks, the musical instruments, dance and songs. They also gave a little humor

to the mix by making fun of themselves and life. It was a way to escape the hardships of life. Making their existence a little easier to bear by making jest of themselves and their circumstances.

Amongst all the colors, activity and music in abundance one must always be on high alert for the vejigas/ the inflated bladder weapons and the látigos/ whips. The vejigas are a balloon type weapon dangling at the end of a strap, toted by these wicked creatures. These balls are traditionally made of either

cow or pig bladders and filled with air. They are also sometimes made of rubber these days. These are used to hit the people that happen to get in the way. Always aiming

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to hit on the lower part of the body but with all the commotion in the street it is a free for all. Originally these balls were used as crowd control to make way for the costumed peoples. It is said that getting hit brings good luck. I think it is more lucky if you can avoid being hit. I suggest staying away from these weapon-bearing creatures because getting hit hurts. Getting wapped in the butt is not pleasant but it is all part of the Carnival experience.

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I t is strange to find a place in the world where they converge two group of individuals that seek things completely opposed and both

find it in the same place. I speak of Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. And the groups to that I refer they are: Vacationers and Investors.

The first group wants to move away a little the work environment, the routine, of everything that imply working. The second search to explore new horizons of investment, new forms of profit and experiences that permit them to increase their wealth and to guarantee their business structure.

Punta Cana is a place to share with the family, to enjoy everything that Nature brings us. A place where we value what God has delivered to us: the natural resources and the kindness of the people. We give in abundance without expecting nothing in exchange more than the smile of a satisfied recipient.

But at the same time our second group, the investors, finds a land of opportunities,

A place for Vacationers and Investors!

a place to build a property without fear of devaluation. On the contracty many are interested in properties that acquire more value with time. The main quality of an investment is appreciation.

In this land, the investors manage to project a positive future, where his investments build an attractive portfolio with diverse interests with evident growth. But what would happen if a group of individuals can satisfy the interests of both groups, wether it’s the love of the nature, living with good people, a place free of worries, and at the same time upholding the national interests and continue working to contribute with the dynamism of a booming economic growth?

Then, Punta Cana is still the best to allow these group of individuals to benefit at 100% what Punta Cana has to offer: quality places to own, great holidays, combined with spaces for investment that permits us to generate economic resources to boost our financial welfare. Dear reader, I invite you to re-discover this small treasure that nature gave to us and to successful businessmen.

Tax haven, paradise of fashion, technological paradise .... Punta Cana is simply A PARAISO!

by Emil Montas

Emil Montas, Broker OwnerLa Costa Destinationswww.lacostadestinations.comwww.emilmontas.comemil@lacostadestinations.com1-809 905-3323

Punta Cana

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Sometimes God sends heavy tests to its children; The injured hearts exhales the perfume that to pleases him. Do not

be discouraged when the wind of opposition, punishment, illness and turmoil blows upon your life. Make sure that you produce those fragrances that God desires to receive and that the world wait to observe in the Christian when arrives the hour of the test. Now it is the moment to prove what so many times you have said: “I am strong in Jesus Christ that fortifies me and I don’t faint because God is with me now and always”

Thanks God because you have given me the opportunity to hear your voice, thanks Lord for permitting me to speak of your mercy, of your kindness and of your love. As many times we say that we are strong, that we are able, and we also agree that God is able, and gives us the power to carry all the loads of this world, the problems, the work, the children, the family, and all things that torment us. And we forget about our body’s health that is temple of the Holy Spirit of God and that we should take care of it and observe at every single moment and not become a machine. Because the machines cannot start or work on their own. We agree that we depend on God; that he is the one that starts the engine of our lives and many times he permits that the machine into which we have converted our body to stop or to break down so that we can listen to the voice of God that speaks to us every time while we never listen.

“Do not be afraid because God is with you”

Where There’s Life, There’s Hopeby Anna Rojas

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Certainly he carries our illnesses and suffering, our pains and by his pain we are cured. I remember a song that I always like and it was my favorite at the church. My children Winny and Gregory guessed the name of the song before I said what it was, they said “RAIN”. That’s really my favorite one. I always asked the Lord for rain of blessings but I never imagined that he would send me dark clouds and more rainfalls even darker. The clouds arrived in my life when they told me that I have cancer. Thanks to God this came to be a time of reflections for me, a time to rest in the Lord because the machine into which I had converted my body is not mine but the temple of the Holy Spirit of God itself had detained.

I was working 17 hours daily plus the hour of transit. At that time I had to put out more work than a single machine could have done; and I was so active during that time that everybody who sees me nowand speaks with me is surprised, not by my illness but because of what I tell them. I feel as those porcelain figurines that has those colors so strong and bright for years, but to obtain those so brilliant colors one must pass it by the oven three or more times with a lot of fire or like the precious stones that one must polish it so many and so many times so that it be shining, that’s how I feel like a precious stone for the Lord and he comes in my strength.

If today you feel that nobody listens to you and that nobody worries about you, do not be discourage God is here directing your life. Because, you are not a ROBOT.

God bless you,

Anna Rojas

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to become

whatever you want

you have

the power

There is no conspiracy against you to keep you down.As a matter of fact, noone can stop you.

Wealth, education, opportunity is not monopolized.Your dream is not far away.

The time to be happy with who you are is noW.The time to start LiVing your DREAm is noW.

You are not missing anything. You have all you need.Trees grow naturally, you succeed naturally, that’s a fact.

You can only fail if you THinK you are going to.

Have you ever did something easily that other people are having a hard time doing? How did you feel just before you start? i bet you were saying to yourself:

That’s easy, i am the best at this. i don’t have to worry, it’s fun.Well, think like that about everything, and see what happen.

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.....stories

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.....storiesThe abductors (Part 2) Patrick Green

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Abductors

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Abductors by Patrick Green

Part 2

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...WENDELL: What the hell is that?

BRIAN: Police chopper! Run!

Brian quickly stumbles in the intense beam, which then grows brighter, overtaking all detail, turning Brian’s world white.

INT. WHITE ROOM

Brian regains consciousness in a vast white expanse. He weakly shakes his head, groggy.

He begins to investigate his surroundings, and finds that he is seated naked at a plain bench that seems to extend from the wall. With labored effort, he finds he can barely move his muscles.

He begins to panic, staring all around the bright room for some clue to his whereabouts.

As his eyes adjust to the brightness, several forms of various sizes are discernible. Machinery, like nothing ever seen, all silvery clean, sterile.

Brian’s frightened breaths echo back to him. He struggles again to move his arms and legs, but finds they barely respond. An opening appears in the wall across from him, a door slowly sliding upward. Only darkness is evident beyond.

Then, a rectangular object like a table slowly travels through the opening. Brian now sees that it is some sort of slab, levitating three feet off the floor. A naked figure lies on it.

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As the slab comes to hover in what must be the middle of the room, Brian sees that the figure is Wendell, who weakly turns his head toward Brian. It is apparent that he is immobilized in the same manner as Brian. Confusion and fear are etched on Wendell’s face, evident in his trembling lips.

Brian tries to speak to his friend, but cannot. Brian turns his head sharply toward the entrance, alerted by movement.

Three smallish figures in light gray robes enter the room, walking with short efficient strides. Deep voluminous hoods encyst the heads of the figures, concealing their heads.

They take positions, two on either side of Wendell, the third one behind his head.

Brian becomes agitated, seeing the fear in Wendell’s short, hindered movements.

A forth being enters, this one much taller than the others, taller even than Brian or Wendell. It is wearing a black version of the hooded robes adorning the diminutive beings. With long strides, it takes its place near one of the machines on the far side of the room.

Finally, a fifth participant enters: little Shelley. Now dressed in a form-fitting unitard of some unknown fabric, she spots Brain. She smiles and waves.

Brian hears her thought directed at him.

SHELLEY: We’re gonna play a different game now.

The three short figures remove their hoods in unison, revealing powder-gray, bulbous heads with tiny mouths and large black eyes.

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One spares Brian an analytical look, as he gasps his fear and disbelief, then returns its attention to Wendell, who is now trying to scream. From the tall one in the black robe, who has kept his hood up, Brian hears a command, alien in both language and sound.

One of the figures makes a summoning gesture, which causes one of the machines to trundle over to the being’s side. The being then pulls some retractable object from the machine and leans over Wendell. The one with its back to Brian leans in as well, concealing the activity from Brian.

All Brian can see is Wendell’s face, his eyes squinting shut, his teeth clenched in an ugly rictus, his cheeks twitching. A low buzz is heard.

Brian hears matter-of-fact chatter in his head, shared observations among the diminutive doctors.

An open cylinder a foot wide rises from the floor at the foot of the slab.

A moment later, it fills to the top with a black fluid as the creatures continue to hunker over Wendell. The closest being absently tosses a fist-sized wad of flesh in to this cylinder.

Wendell is now staring at Brian in absolute, abject terror.

The being now steps closer to Wendell’s head, revealing that his stomach is flayed, two cleanly cut flaps laying open to reveal Wendell’s innards. The little surgeons crowd around the incision, pointing and communicating.

Shelley rises on tip toes to see what’s inside Wendell.

Brian faints.

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(LATER...)

Shelley’s innocent laughter brings Brian out of his merciful fugue.

She stands before him, smiling. Again she speaks with her mind.

SHELLEY: Wake up silly. You’re going to miss the best part.

She steps aside to reveal what the little things have done to Wendell.

Brian sweats profusely as he digests the sight. Wendell’s amputated legs hang from rods that have descended from the ceiling. His intestines lie strewn across another pair of hooks.

Wires and hoses run from Wendell’s heart, lungs, and spleen, connecting back to the machinery.

The creatures work around Wendell’s head and neck. One waits with a wire in each hand while the other two manipulate a laser device at the base of Wendell’s neck.

Another rod descends from the ceiling, this one ending in a metal cup. Brian begins to weep as he sees the purpose of the cup.

The things raise Wendell’s severed head to meet the metal cup, which suctions it firmly. The wires running in through the bottom of Wendell’s neck stump keep him, in a technical sense, alive.

Wendell’s head looks at Brian with the eyes of madness, tears streaming down its cheeks. The head weakly murmurs what can only be a prayer for death.

Brian shakes his head what little he can, breathing ragged gulps through his fear-choked esophagus.

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One of the things begins to run a glowing bar over the various pieces of Wendell’s body. With each completed wave a crystal clear image of the body part appears on a small screen set into a machine that rests less than a couple of feet from Brian. The things are taking pictures of their atrocities.The last shot, of Wendell’s severed head, glares cruelly in front of Brian’s face. He tries in vain to scoot away from the image.

Shelley remembers Brian and goes to him.

SHELLEY: Don’t cry. We’ll keep his mind alive for a while, to study. I’ll play with him when I can. We can’t play with you tonight, but don’t worry. We will later.

Shelley glances back at her fellow aliens.

SHELLEY: They can find you, just like they found me tonight. Anywhere you go, they’ll find you. I’ll see you again soon, okay?

Brian’s face contorts into a mask of agonized terror. He tries once more to speak, but manages only a brief squeak.

Wendell’s head rises out of sight into the ceiling.

The little creatures begin fastidiously disposing of the leftover organs and limbs in the black acid.

The tall, black-clad being finally leaves its post across the room, gliding like a dense shadow toward Brian.

It raises a limb toward Brian’s face. Brian’s world becomes black.

INT. DR. DELGADO’S OFFICE- NIGHT

Brian’s voice, anguished, exhausted, trails off on the tape.

BRIAN (over the speaker): And then I was back at the clearing...and Wendell was gone...

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Brian’s speech gives way to crying and gibberish.

Dr. Hatch turns off the recorder and stares at Dr. Delgado, visibly upset.

DR. DELGADO: Clearly, he’s deeply disturbed.

DR. HATCH: There’s...more. I checked on this Wendell Pitts. He’s been missing since March of last year. There was a rashof unsolved kidnappings that ceased around that time.

DR. DELGADO: Brian Ripple must have killed him. Surely you don’t believe this alien abduction story? It’s a classic guilt delusion. DR. HATCH: Perhaps. Either way, I think we should call the police.

Delgado’s desk phone rings.

DR. DELGADO: Hello?...Yes...Just a moment.

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She hands the phone over to Hatch.

HATCH: Hello? Nurse Carlton, what’s the problem?...Yes... You’re sure...all right. Lock down the ward, and search all the sanitation closets. I’ll be there in a moment.

Hatch hangs up the phone and stands.

DELGADO: What is it?

HATCH: Brian Ripple is missing.

DELGADO: He’s dangerous! We’d better alert the police.

HATCH: Of course. But he was sedated and locked in his room over two hours ago. There’s no way out, as you know.

Delgado looks at him, perplexed.

In no hurry, Hatch rises.

HATCH: Good evening, Dr. Delgado. Sleep well.

THE END

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The more you hurry, the slower you go... The more you wait, the longer it takes...

The more you worry, the less you dream...

But the more you live, love, and laugh... the more you live, love,

and laugh...

The Sower

38gRYo mAgAzinE FEBRUARY 2010

Why should you fileyour taxes? Due to the difficult national economic conditions, many the people have lost their jobs this year. It’s likely for this and other reasons you qualify to receive the most significant assistance offered by the Federal Government to taxpayers with financial difficulties.There are numerous reasons why you should file your taxes this year, such as federal aid programs for higher education, which require applicants to submit copies of tax returns to qualify for loans. As well as institutions lenders you can also require copies of statements submitted for the purchase of a residence or to finance a business.Filing your taxes is also very important to perform any migration process. The immigration service checks your taxes during background check, or to look for any fraud. You should also file your taxes, because if you have children or other dependents that you support economically, you can obtain a deduction which would reduce the total that you pay.As your work already retained taxes on each paycheck, you have the right to be reimbursed part of them. If you don’t have a valid Social Security, you can get an “Individual Taxpayer Identification Number” (ITIN) - and with that number you can declare your taxes and receive a tax refund.

Tax filing can have a major impact on your future. During a person’s life, the income reported to the IRS and the social security administration, are the basis for the retirement and social security disability benefits besides Medicare. The declared income is also the source for State benefits and unemployment compensation.

What you should know About Filing Taxes

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By law, taxpayers are required to present a declaration of income tax for each year in which there were income. How to choose who prepares your taxes?While filing your taxes, make sure to choose the services of a certified specialist who can assist you properly.It is very important the preparer is honest and experienced, because an unqualified preparer would slam you with high deductions or credits and get you into paying more taxes than needed.

Finding a good tax preparer.As a taxpayer, you are legally responsible for what appears on your statement tax, although it is prepared and signed by another person. It is very important to choose a good tax preparer to identify not only the potential credits and deductions, but acting in good faith and not commit errors that we can get you in trouble.You must bear in mind the following basic points to select your preparer:

1- Beware of preparer who claim that they can obtain higher rebates than others.

2- Avoid preparers that do not charge a fixed amount for his service, but who take out a percentage of the rebate.

3- Use a reputed professional who sign the statement and provide a copy.

4- The preparer or the company must be available months or years after that statement has been submitted to respond to questions about the tax preparation or the return.

5- Reviews the credentials of the preparer. Only lawyers, public accountants certified (APCs) and registered agents can represent taxpayers before the IRS in all matter, including audits and fund-raising appeals. Other individual preparers can represent you in audits about files they indeed prepared.

6- Find out if the preparers are affiliated with a professional organization that provide continuing education and other resources and subject them to a code of ethics.

What you should know About Filing Taxes

Juan and Cristina Solano

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41gRYo mAgAzinE FEBRUARY 2010

Fate becomes the bitter night,Devours the Dream

Bereft of sight,

Betrays the Innocent

Who watches stillThe Stars that fall

Upon the sill.

And yet withinA Spark alights

In search of MeaningTo enflame

The Passion requisite,

That burns with raging FuryAt its Core,

And shears all threads of contradictionWith its with Scorn

Till nothing stands But might of Will,

Defeats the foeWho kept us still.

The Passion Requisiteby Jai Rho

42gRYo mAgAzinE FEBRUARY 2010

The sea came rolling in,On beads of foam and glass.

It licked the grainy floor,And chased us to the sand.

We turned ‘round and laughedTo mock its reaching lips,

Until a tidal wall Came tumbling upon us,

Grasping our knees, Curling our toes,

Stiffening our spines,

As it suprised us With swiftness and with cold.

Then just as quickly it retreated,Hoping to take its prize.

But we stood still and steadfast,Digging our feet into the shore,

While the ocean’s edge rushed past us,To regroup,

And renew the chaseOnce more.

Where the Sea Meets the Sky

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Where the Sea Meets the Sky“Not today!” we shouted,With victory in our eyes,As relief turned to defiance,And truth returned to lies.

Perhaps tomorrow We will dive into the crashing waves,And spread our limbs To cool ourselvesFrom fires that burn within.

But today We will stand tall,And watch blazing huesOf amber and magentaDance with cobalt blue,

As the sun meltsInto the seam

Where the sea meets the sky.

Jai Rho

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A sorrow tale of love and woeBetween a high status man and a woman of lowLove versus obedience between family and friends

Tears of strain falls down her cheek at no endRunaway to be free and say your last goodbye

Hand in hand, breathless remarks with kisses and sighsFrantic writing ink to pamplet, words superflous as she writes

Ink mixed with salty tears ready to take flightStep into the carriage of new life and have no regrets

For your choice was love despite expectations for the best

Love Versus Obedience

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Love Versus Obedience

One must marry for prosper and wealthHearing these words tightened her very breathPassion is not necessary to grow in one’s life

She repeated the hollow words and opposed this strifeHe was her love, her escape from all that was known

Who gave up his life to save her from her ownShe looked at him than with a new light in her eyes

Stared ahead while her memories would wither and dieHe touched her face with a simple caress and said,

“No more shall you cry at night, for I am here and tomorrow we wed”.

Jennifer Marie Theresa Spencer

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You Should Read This ...

“This books is very interesting and relevant to the 21st century. After the first chapter, the reader will be captivated by the language and analogies used to convey the point.

Great book. You’ll desire to read it again and again throughout the years.....” D.R. Lee (Amazon.com User Reviews)

As A ManThinkethby James Allen

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“Thoughts Become Things explains the most powerful principle ever to be discovered by humankind. From visualization guidelines, to examples of exactly how to use

and not use your words and actions, Thoughts Become Things shares tools that have helped thousands of people all over the world to understand and harness the most fundamental of all life’s principles.....” Mike Dooley

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Thoughts Become Thingsby Mike Dooley

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“This book was originally written almost a hundred years ago. It is focused on the acquisition of money, period. It’s not about raising your self esteem, setting goals and leading a

happy life. It’s just plain money making. I like a bold author who cuts to the chase. I particularly like his assertion that we have “a right to be rich.” No, it’s not about greed and selfishness. It’s not about trampling over other people....” M. Mendenhall (Amazon.com User Reviews)

You Should Read This ...

The Science ofGetting Richby Wallace D. Wattles

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