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Possible Trump Immigration Crack-down Leads More Immigrants To Apply For Provisional Waivers

Possible Trump Immigration Crack-down Leads More Immigrants To Apply For  Provisional Waivers

Attorney Caroly Pedersen, Esq. of the American  Immigration Law Center – Call 954-382-5378

With Immigration crack-down promised by the Trump Administration looming ahead in 2017, Immigrants are scrambling to apply for Immigration programs and for some who qualify, Waivers. Recently the Obama Administration dramatically expanded eligibility for qualifying sponsored family members who are in the U.S. with expired immigration status, to obtain residency after receiving a “Waiver” (called provisional unlawful presence waiver, or Provisional Waiver).Until recently, the existing program only allowed “Immediate Relatives” to qualify for the Waiver. Now, eligible family members include Parents, Spouses, Single and Married Children and Siblings of U.S. Citizens and Spouses and Single Children of U.S. Residents.

For background, generally, Immigrants who stay in the U.S. unlawfully for more than 6 months are then barred from returning to the U.S. for 3 years and those who stay for one year or more are barred for 10 years after they depart. In such cases, these Immigrants are ineligible to immigrate to the U.S. due to the “bar”, without an approved “Waiver” which is like forgiveness from the U.S. government.  In the past, family members applying for such waivers were required to leave the U.S. and apply for the Waiver abroad. Under the current policy, Waivers can be submitted while the Immigrant family member remains in the U.S., then once the Waiver is approved, they can then safely leave the U.S. and receive an Immigrant Visa from the Consult to reenter the U.S. and obtain Residency.

To qualify for these Waivers, Applicants must have an approved I-130 immigrant petition with a current “priority date” and submit a formal application to prove that denial of an Immigrant Visa would result in “extreme hardship” to a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident who sponsored them. The Waiver request requires extensive documentation and professional preparation to establish eligibility for approval. Its important to remember that Immigrants in the U.S. with approved I-130 petitions, but which have not yet reached the priority date are not eligible for the Waiver until their priority date becomes current. So be sure to have a qualified Immigration attorney verify that your “priority date” is currently, before going through the costly Waiver process. Find out more about Waivers by calling our office at: 954-382-5378 

New USCIS Naturalization Guide Available

The USCIS has updated its Naturalization Guide to include updated information about Naturalization eligibility and requirements. You can get a link to the new Naturalization Guide by visiting our website at: www.Immigratetoday.com  and clicking on the Immigration Newsletter link 

Up Coming Naturalization Ceremonies Announced For Some USCIS South Florida Locations

Miami Field Office – December 16

Hialeah Field Office –   December 10 and 17

Kendall Field Office – December 9 and 16

Oakland Park Field Office –  December 9 and 16

THIS WEEK’S IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question: I just finished reading your newsletter about “More Bad News For Immigrants…” and “Tips On Surviving This New “Trump” Anti-Immigrant Era”. Well, my daughter, 16 years old, was born in the US in the year 2000 and she’s an american citizen. Back on that time I was working there under H1-B visa status. We left the U.S. and are living in Brazil. I’d like to know if my daughter is at risk of losing her US citizenship and if there’s anything we should do now to avoid this. I thank you very much for your response.

Answer:  That’s a great question. If U.S. Birthright Citizenship were abolished, it would not be retroactive, meaning that it would only apply to children born in the U.S. AFTER the law is changes, in the future. It would not apply to children born in the U.S. up to that point. Birthright Citizenship is governed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. To change it, would mean amending the Constitution, which may or may not be possible. However, many Republicans believe that Congress can pass a Bill clarifying the 14th Amendment to interpret it as not giving automatic U.S. Citizenship to all children born in the U.S.. Legal scholars disagree and say that if that occurred,  the Supreme Court would need to weigh in. The fear among Immigration experts, however,  is that once Trump appoints a conservative Supreme Court Judge, the Supreme Court may in fact rule in Congress’s favor on the issue. So in your daughter’s case, don’t worry, she is a U.S. Citizen now and forever!

Question: Hi Caroly, How are you doing?  It’s been a while. I have a question on multiple filings.  My wife’s sister is a US citizen.  The sister filed for my wife in October 2015. My wife’s mom will most likely get her citizenship by December.  Her final interview is this week.  Should my wife’s mom also file for her? It would be the Preference 3 vs Preference 4 category but the time difference of one year (The sister filed for my wife in Oct 2015) should make the waiting times just about equal. Is there any rule against (multiple filing) that says that because the sister filed for my wife, then my wife’s mom cannot file for her also?

Answer: Nice to hear from you. The F4 sibling of U.S. Citizen Immigrant Visa take about 12-14 years. The F3 for adult married child of U.S. Citizen Immigrant Visa  is about 10-12 years. Your mom can certainly sponsor you, no problem. There is no limit to the number of Immigrant visa petitions that can be filed on your behalf by family members, including U.S. Citizen parents and brothers and sisters. In fact, each parent could file for her, as well as each sibling! I hope this is helpful.

 

Earthquakes rock Trinidad and Tobago

Earthquakes rock Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad was rattled by two aftershocks on Tuesday night following a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country earlier.

But the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) dismissed reports that the country has been put on a tsunami alert.

The UWI Seismic Research Centre has confirmed that Trinidad & Tobago is not under a tsunami warning or tsunami watch at this time,” the SRC said in a statement posted on its Facebook page, adding “the UWI Seismic Research Centre is the official source of information for earthquakes and tsunamis in the English speaking Eastern Caribbean”.

It said that the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) “provides tsunami alerts to the Caribbean and no warning has been issued by the PTWC”.

But the SRC said that two tremors with magnitudes of 4.4 and 4.9 rattled the country late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, following the 6.2 quake on Tuesday evening that sent people scampering from their homes into the streets, and causing items to fall off supermarket shelves.

There have been no immediate reports of injuries, loss of lives or destruction caused as a result of the tremors.

The SRC said that at 11.38 pm the 4.4 magnitude quake was also felt in Tobago .

Guyana government dismisses reports of foreign currency crisis

Guyana government dismisses reports of foreign currency crisis

The Guyana government has dismissed reports of a foreign currency crisis warning that such reports had the potential to destabilize the country.

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan said the report published in a  local newspaper about the foreign currency crisis   had the ability to destabilize the foreign exchange market and “ultimately destabilize the development of Guyana”.

He described the media report as “a lot of hearsay” and wondered whether the newspaper was on a crusade against the David Granger government.

“I have no problem with people attacking the government, criticizing the government …but for you to use situations like these baseless, meaningless, misleading headlines to among other things scare, add to the scare that is going on that is being used by the opposition as it relates to the budget, one begins to wonder what really is the agenda,” Jordan said.

The Bank of Guyana Governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga, said the headline and article in the newspaper were both “misleading,” adding that the article could be undermining, create false expectations and “obviously put the whole economy in a spin because of the negativity that was portrayed!”

Ganga reiterated that there is no evidence that any such purported crisis is looming.

He said that commercial banks have actually increased their gross foreign exchange holdings with figures showing that at the end of September the figure stood at US$388.4 million as against US$357 million for the corresponding period last year.

 

JN Money Transfer lowers remittance fees from Diaspora to Jamaica

JN Money Transfer lowers remittance fees from Diaspora to Jamaica

Horace Hines, acting general manager of JN Money Services, operator of Jamaica National Money Transfer, has announce the fees for sending financial remittances from Jamaicans in Diaspora communities in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom are being significantly reduced. The reduced fess, as low as $1.99, in the respective currencies from which the remittances are sent became effective as of December6.

In making the announcement, Hines said, “Our customers have been lobbying for lower fees to send funds to their family and friends in Jamaica. We have responded to their requests by reducing our fees just in time for the holiday season. And, the Christmas season is one of the peak remittance periods during the year as families send monetary gifts and funds to defray sundry holiday expenses.”

“Our reduction in fees shows our commitment to our customers to keeping them connected with loved ones across the world, with the provision of a quick and efficient service at an even lower rate,” said Hines.

Carmen Bartlett, manager of the JN Transfer offices in South Florida explained that the $1.99 fee will be charged for sending remittances up to $20; $3.99 for remittances between $20.01 up to $50 and $7.50 when sending over $50 up to $1,000.

A lower cost to send remittances will benefit many Jamaicans as remittances continue to be one of the major contributors to the Jamaican economy, accounting for slightly over 17 percent of GDP. And, recent data from the Bank of Jamaica revealed that remittance inflows to the country for the period ending June 30 was more than US$965 million.

 

 

Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale Racks Up Lifesaving Awards at Company’s Annual Meeting

Captain Joe Leonardo Recognized for Saving Injured Jet Skier

Captain Joe Leonardo didn’t know what to expect the morning of June 19, 2016 as he followed a jet skier back to an accident site near Hillsboro Inlet where two personal watercraft had collided minutes earlier. The boater flagged down Leonardo as he patrolled the inlet and asked him to respond. When he arrived, he found an injured woman with multiple lacerations fading in and out of consciousness. Captain Leonardo sprang into action, earning him gratitude from the injured boater and an award “For Going Above and Beyond.”

Captain Leonardo quickly transferred the injured woman and the man who had been riding on the personal watercraft with her to his Sea Tow vessel. While providing first aid, he notified fire and rescue of the incident and requested an ambulance meet him on a nearby shore. Once onshore, the injured woman and her fellow passenger were taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Captain Luis Rodas, Saving Lives as Boats Sink

Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale Captain Luis Rodas knows the waters of Hillsboro Inlet so well, he can tell when inexperienced boaters are going to run into trouble in the difficult seas, even before they call for help. In two incidents for which Rodas was recently recognized at the Sea Tow National Conference, the captain’s knowledge and quick response saved several inexperienced boaters’ lives.

On February 21, 2016 near 1 p.m., Captain Rodas was on patrol inside Hillsboro Inlet and observed a small boat containing two passengers attempting to head out of the inlet into the ocean. The inlet had waves breaking across the north and south jetties, a sign Rodas knew meant seas were going to be difficult to navigate. As the vessel neared the jetties, it was hit with three- to five-foot waves and pushed farther offshore onto a rock and coral reef.

The small boat quickly capsized and both passengers without lifejackets were washed overboard. Captain Rodas skillfully maneuvered his vessel out of the inlet and around the reef area to pluck the passengers from the ocean. He quickly determined both were not injured and he then turned attention to retrieving the boat. He was able to retrieve the capsized vessel, tow it to the nearest boat ramp, and assist with hauling the boat out of the water and onto a trailer.

The United States Coast Guard Sector Miami was notified of the incident, but due to sea conditions and location, the passengers and the boat were safely back on land before the Coast Guard could even launch its vessel to assist. Captain Rodas’ skills and quick thinking saved two lives.

Medical Marijuana could be at a stand still in Florida due to laws making marijuana dispensaries illegal

Today is Wednesday, December 7 and with a look at some of the top stories making the news today across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m Jahlisa Harvey for CNW90.

Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories:

In mayoral elections held in the City of Miami Gardens yesterday the incumbent Mayor Oliver Gilbert was overwhelmingly re-elected with 66 percent of the vote. The poll was a special election ordered by a Florida court after potential candidate Johnson James Wright filed a law suit stating he was illegally kept off the ballot in the original August 30 election, which Gilbert also won.

Approved overwhelmingly by voters last November, Constitutional Amendment 2 making medical marijuana legal in Florida is scheduled to take effect on January 3, 2017. However, the existence of a federal law that makes operations of marijuana dispensaries illegal could delay the Florida Legislature and the Florida Department of Health setting laws and guidelines related to the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries. This could delay medical marijuana products not reaching the market by June 2017 as stipulated by Amendment 2.

Shaggy is to be inducted into the Council of Voluntary Social Services Hall of Fame for 10 years of outstanding support to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston. The Hall of Fame and Volunteer Awards is set to take place at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be the events guest speaker.

In Sports:

Usain Bolt is giving up on his mission to break the 200-meter world record. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist tried to break the record at the Rio Games this past summer but only managed to clock 19.78 seconds. Bolt says he’s content with just winning in his final season.

Now, here’s what’s trending:

Making his final national security speech as president at the MacDill Airforce Base in Tampa, Fl, yesterday, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his counterterrorism strategy. He cautioned his successor against a more aggressive strategy, including the use of torture. President Obama cautioned terrorists threats will endure, and overly aggressive tactics could escalate the threat.

For today’s weather forecast:

Scattered Thunderstorms in Broward County with a high of 83 and a low of 71. Scattered Thunderstorms in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 21 and a low of 72.

For more information on these and other stories, visit

Caribbean national weekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet. Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe. Aloe Vera drink, Refreshingly Delicious.”

You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey.

 

This Day in History: Doris Miller heroically aided the US during the attack on Pearl Harbor

On this day in history, December 7, 1941, Doris “Dorie”  Miller, a Black cook onboard the USS West Virginia, heroically took over a machine gun and fired at Japanese planes during the infamous surprise attack at Pearl Harbor. Miller became one of the first heroes of World War II, but was never recommended for or awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor.

Doris “Dorie”  Miller, was a Messman Third Class that the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest honor awarded by the U.S. Navy at the time, after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The Navy Cross now precedes the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. Miller’s acts were heavily publicized in the black press, making him the iconic emblem of the war for blacks and was their “Number One Hero” and so energized black support for the war effort against Japan. Nearly two years after Pearl Harbor, he was killed in action when USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Makin.

Mayor Oliver Gilbert reelected to the City of Miami Gardens

Mayor Oliver Gilbert reelected to the City of Miami Gardens

The City of Miami Garden’s incumbent mayor won his second reelection to that position in the past three months. On Tuesday, December 6 in a special election sanctioned by the Miami Supreme Court the city’s Mayor Oliver Gilbert III was reelected, winning 66 percent of the votes over three challengers.

On August 30, this year Gilbert also won over 60 percent of the votes in the city’s mayoral elections. However, after the election the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by James Wright, a former City of Opa-Locka police chief who had sought to be on the ballot for the Miami Gardens mayoral race in August.

The Miami Garden’s administration had disqualified Wright from being on the ballot when the check that he tendered for his candidacy fees was returned by his bank. Wright’s lawsuit made it to the Supreme Court after being denied by a lower court. The higher court ruled in his favor, invalidated the results of the August 30 elections, and ordered the December 6 elections, which Wright contested.

Wright received 21 percent of Tuesday’s vote, and the other two challengers Ulysses Harvard and Clara Johnson received 7.8 and 4.6 percent respectively based on the preliminary results.

Mayor Gilbert expressed his “sincere gratitude” to the city voters for reelecting him, and said now that the election is over, his focus will be on on the city’s pressing business. This includes effectively fighting crime, business development and providing jobs for residents.

Miami Garden resident, and community activist Florence Meadows called the special mayoral election a “necessary waste of time.” She said, “It was a waste of time, because Mayor Gilbert had won so convincingly in the August 30 elections, it was very unlikely he wouldn’t be reelected. But it was necessary to serve the constitutional rights of Mr. Wright who the Supreme Court determined was illegally kept off the ballot in August. It has all been sorted out now and the mayor can focus to making Miami Gardens a great city.”

Former coup leader wins Senate seat

Former Haiti coup leader wins Senate seat

Guy Philippe, a former coup leader, has won a seat in the Senate according to the preliminary results released for the November 20 presidential and legislative elections Haiti.

Philippe, a former police officer, who is wanted by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for alleged cocaine trafficking and money laundering, defeated all other candidates in the second round of elections for the south-western Grand Anse region.

In a message posted on his Facebook page, Philippe thanked the voters of Grand Anse for the victory, saying “my fellow compatriots, together we will accomplish and live a patriotic act of faith.”

The DEA has a longstanding arrest warrant against Philippe and lists him as one of its most wanted fugitives, accusing him of conspiracy to import cocaine and launder monetary instruments. He has denied the accusations and said the US has no legal jurisdiction to make arrests in Haiti.

Of the 13 preliminary senate election results announced, three seats were picked up by former president Michel Martelly’s Bald Heads Party (PHTK), while Philippe, who ran for a coalition of parties, campaigned with Jovenel Moise, who was declared the winner of the presidential election.

 

Government condemns arson attack on schools

Government condemns arson attack on schools

The Ministry of Education in Haiti has condemned the arson attacks on several schools in the south of the country, accusing criminals of seeking to prevent children from returning to school following the passage of Hurricane Matthew in October.

The Ministry said that it was “deeply concerned by the criminal attacks” against schools in St Joseph de Torbeck, Justin Lhérisson and Boisrond Tonnerre.

It said the criminal acts were jeopardizing “ongoing efforts to allow children to return to school after the devastating passage of Hurricane Matthew in early October 2016”.

The Ministry said had already instructed the competent authorities “to carry out a prompt investigation in order to find the perpetrators of these crapulous acts and punish them with the utmost rigor, as prescribed by law.

It said it was urging the population to remain vigilant and to protect school buildings, adding “schools must be protected in all circumstances by all citizens in order to allow access to the education of our children”.

 

4 Tips for Better Sleep

4 Tips for Better Sleep

It’s no secret sleep is critical to one’s overall health and well-being. We’ve all heard getting six to eight hours of sleep is recommended, but busy work schedules and ongoing personal commitments make it difficult to make sleep a priority. So how can you ensure you’re getting quality shuteye? Next time you’re ready to crawl into bed, apply these four tips to help get better sleep.

Harness the power of light: Light plays a critical role in producing melatonin, the hormone that helps induce sleepiness and regulate your sleep/wake cycle. Setting the right ambiance in your living room or bedroom with warmer, sunset-like shades of white light when you are ready to unwind can help support melatonin production and promote better sleep.

With this in mind, Philips Hue White Ambiance offers a ‘Relax’ mode that delivers a warm, amber-toned light designed to help you unwind and prepare for an undisturbed sleep. The connected lighting system also has a ‘Nightlight’ mode that delivers a dim level of amber-reddish light designed to help you navigate the room to care for a crying child or go to the bathroom with minimal disruption to your sleep cycle.

Keep a consistent sleep schedule: Oftentimes, we tend to sleep less during the work week and make up for it over the weekend. By constantly shifting our sleeping patterns, we subject ourselves to jet-lag-like symptoms. We are creatures of habit and establishing a consistent time to go to bed helps your body react in kind.

The Philips Hue app offers routines to help you maintain a natural rhythm with the right shade of white light. Just set the time you want to start your go to sleep routine and select how long you want your lights to fade out in the app. Your lights will gradually dim until they turn off, helping to gently ease your body into a peaceful sleep.

Pay attention to how you wake up: Exposing yourself to bright daylight is just as critical for regulating your sleep cycle and supporting better sleep quality. Try to make sure you get enough light in the first one or two hours after waking. Light that emits cooler blue tones can help you feel refreshed, be more alert and improve your mood. Philips Hue White Ambiance’s “Energize” mode, which emits cooler blue tones of light, is designed with this in mind.

Tone down the use of technology before bed: In order to prepare yourself for a good night’s sleep, you should try to avoid intense light with cooler blue tones, which suppresses melatonin production. Relax an hour or two before going to bed – tucking away your mobile phone, computer or tablet, which might cause stress or overstimulate you prior to bedtime, disrupting your ability to sleep.

Every day brings new opportunities and challenges, all of which are more easily faced if you’ve had a great sleep. Apply these tips, and you’ll be rested and refreshed, ready for whatever tomorrow throws at you.

Reggae Artist, Devin Di Dakta gets nominated for the 59th Grammys Grammys

Reggae Artist Devin Di Dakta gets nominated for the 59th Grammys

The nominations for the 59th annual Grammy Awards were announced Monday in Los Angeles, with six nominees selected for Best Reggae Album.

The nominees for Best Reggae Album include:

Sly & Robbie Presents – Reggae For Her, Devin Di Dakta & J.L, Rose Petals —  J Boog, Ziggy Marley —  Ziggy Marley, Everlasting —  Raging Fyah, Falling Into Place —  Rebelution, and SOJA: Live In Virginia —  SOJA

Pop diva Beyoncé led nominations for the Grammy Awards with nods in nine categories, the Recording Academy. Beyoncé was followed at eight nominations each by Drake, Rihanna and after a change was made in the Grammy rule book to consider streaming-only releases, Kanye West was added to the list.

The 59th Annual Grammys will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, at 8 p.m. on CBS.

 

 

4 undeniable reasons to travel in 2017

4 undeniable reasons to travel in 2017

Do you dream of getting away from the stress of your everyday life? Are you looking for a way to reconnect with loved ones? Do the winter blues have you dreaming of warm sunny days?

Sounds like you’re in need of a vacation.

Planning a vacation gives you something to look forward to in the new year. What’s more, studies show planning a vacation is one the best parts of the travel experience. It can boost your mood for weeks leading up to the big trip.

From researching exciting destinations, booking accommodations and counting down the days until you leave, travel can get your 2017 off to the right start, or be the perfect gift for the holidays. Here are four tips to make the trip perfect:

Get away to disconnect: When planning a vacation, select a location where you can truly disconnect from your job and home responsibilities. For example, with 60 miles of coastline open for relaxation and fun, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a wonderful destination that’s an easy drive or flight from virtually anywhere in the United States. Once you arrive, make sure your out-of-office email is set and resist the urge to check social media. Now’s the time to focus on you and your loved ones.

Get away to reconnect: AAA reports two out of three people say quality time with loved ones is the most important part of a vacation. In addition to selecting a great location, strive to find comfortable and convenient accommodations. Condotels, multi-bedroom hotel units and beach homes, are all wonderful options to bring your family and friends closer together. Plus, the extra amenities (like full kitchens) are sure to make your stay that much more relaxing.

Get away to build memories: A whopping 91 percent of people say their favorite memory is a vacation, according to Expedia.com research. To set the stage for massive memory-making, select a location with something for everyone. There’s more than just the gorgeous shoreline at Myrtle Beach. Feel like a mermaid when you visit Ripley’s Aquarium. Learn the wonders of science and the imagination at WonderWorks. Travel back in history by exploring Hopsewee Plantation and LW Paul Living History Farm. Finally, indulge the palate by visiting a variety of eateries along Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. Learn more at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

Get away to try something new: Trying an activity you’ve never done before is guaranteed to give you and your family memories to last a lifetime. Do some research about the destination you’ve selected and sign up for activities in advance to ensure you get the most convenient times. Whether it’s crabbing off a pier, kayaking pristine back-rivers or taking a hot air balloon ride, doing a unique activity is something you’ll always remember (plus you’ll get a story that is sure to make everyone jealous back home).

Stop dreaming and start planning — that unused PTO is full of possibilities. Whether a gift or a family trip next year, let these ideas guide you to the vacation of a lifetime.

 

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3 ways to plan ahead for the 2017 tax season

3 ways to plan ahead for the 2017 tax season

With the tax season approaching, now is the time to start thinking about creating a strategy to help maximize tax refunds in the year ahead. From the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act to the increase in health insurance penalties, here are a few items to keep in mind before the IRS begins accepting tax returns.

1. Donating to charity, making an extra student loan payment or contributing to an IRA can lower your adjusted gross and taxable income.

If you are a taxpayer that itemizes your deductions, donating to a qualified charity by Dec. 31 and saving the necessary documentation can lower your taxable income. Taxpayers can also deduct up to $2,500 of interest paid on their student loans each year, even if the payment is voluntary. For those contributing to their IRA, taxpayers can deduct up to $5,000, and have until April 16, 2016 to make contributions.

2. Your health insurance penalty will increase if you are uninsured and do not sign up by Jan. 31. 

The per-person flat fee penalty for not having health insurance has increased more than 630 percent since it was first implemented in 2014.

Taxpayers will now have to pay a penalty of $695 per uncovered adult, plus $347.50 per uncovered child up to a maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of their household income over the filing threshold, whichever is greater. That means a family of four earning $60,000 would pay a penalty of more than $2,000.

According to H&R Block’s estimates, taxpayers without insurance in 2015 paid an average penalty of $401. This was a 125 percent increase from 2014, when the average penalty was $178.

There are some cases where an uninsured taxpayer may qualify for an exemption from the penalty, but the only way to completely avoid it in 2017 is to enroll and stay covered under a qualified insurance plan.

3. If you claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) or additional child tax credit (ACTC), your refund will be delayed until at least Feb. 15.

The passage of the PATH Act now requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hold the entire refund for returns claiming the EITC and ACTC until at least Feb. 15, depending on when the return is filed.

The IRS estimates approximately one in five EITC payments are made through fraudulent filings or confusion due to the complexity in claiming the benefit. Employers are now required to send employee W-2s to the IRS by Jan. 31 to allow the IRS additional time to help prevent identity theft and fraud.

The IRS will begin releasing funds on Feb. 15, but taxpayers may not see the funds deposited into their banking accounts immediately. This law could affect approximately up to 30 million taxpayers who claim these tax credits.

If you are one of the 30 million taxpayers who claim these credits and are worried about a delayed refund, visit a local H&R Block professional to see how they might be able to help. For more information, visit hrblock.com/PATH.

Implementation of Florida’s medical marijuana law could be slow

Implementation of Florida’s medical marijuana law could be slow

With Florida voters last November overwhelmingly approving Constitutional Amendment 2, making medical marijuana legal in the state, there’s an urgency for the related law to be implemented. However, it seems that a conflict between existing federal laws, and bureaucracy in the Florida Legislature could delay medical marijuana products reaching the market any time soon, although the constitutional amendment becomes effective on January 3, 2017.

According to an investigation conducted by National Weekly, an existing federal law that makes operations of marijuana dispensaries illegal could hamper the opening of such dispensaries in the state.

A representative of United for Care, the entity behind Amendment 2, indicated the Florida Department of Health is responsible for establishing the criteria and providing licenses for dispensing medical marijuana products. However, the Florida Legislature is required to pass legislation giving cities and counties guidelines for operating dispensaries, while not contravening federal laws that still make any kind of marijuana sale and use illegal.

The possibility of a conflict between federal and state law could be complicated with a new administration taking over the White House on January 20.

During the Obama administration, the US Department of Justice allowed respective states to legalize marijuana usage without federal sanction. However, this policy could change under a new incoming US attorney general.

Under the terms of Amendment 2, state law governing wide-scale use of medical marijuana should be in place by June 2017.  Ben Pollara of United for Care says his organization will be pushing for the required law.

Dr. Ludlow KItson, a proponent for medical marijuana, says with the Florida Legislature scheduled to commence March next year, if a law is to be passed by June, “the appropriate legislation should have been already drafted.” However, there’s no evidence of any such draft legislation to-date on the Florida Legislature website.”

According to reports incoming Florida Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran are committed to move the related medical marijuana legislation through both chambers expeditiously.  Corcoran, Republican from Land O’Lakes, Florida, said the Legislature is “going to honor the will of the voters.                                                                 We’re going to protect the Constitution.” Negron, a Senator from Stuart, Florida has been reported as saying  he plans to follow Amendment 2 verbatim, and follow voters’ wishes fully.

Meanwhile, under a 2015 Florida law approving a strain of marijuana called “Charlotte’s Web” to treat certain illnesses like epilepsy, as of next January medical marijuana products will be available from authorized dealers in zones authorized by counties like Miami-Dade and cities like North Miami-Beach.

Until state law is in place regularizing the dispensation of medical marijuana, and the Florida Department of Health sets the requisite regulations, patients needing these products may be able to have a 45-day supply delivered to them. These patients can legally have medical marijuana  prescribed by state-certified doctors. The doctors must have been treating the patients for at least three months before registering them in Florida’s compassionate-use register to make them eligible to receive medical marijuana.

 

Oppositions Peoples National Party announce intent to seek leadership of the party following Portia Simpson Miller’s exit

Today is Monday, December 5 and with a look at some of the top stories making the news today across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m Jahlisa Harvey for CNW90.

Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories:

Haiti’s Justice Minister Camille Edouard Junior has warned protestors against breaking the Public Order Act as citizens take to the streets in protest against Jovenel Moise who won the November 20th presidential election. In a statement, the minister also said that the protestors should remember that while they have the right to demonstrate, it is still unlawful to destroy or burn property or to assault others.

Jamaica Awareness Incorporated and Jamaica United Relief Association are set to host an informational session on the life and achievements of former Jamaican Prime Minster Michael Manley. The Memorial Lecture will be held on December 10th to commemorate Manley’s 92nd birthday. It will be held at the University’s Davie campus in the Liberal Arts Building, room 120 starting at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The city of Lauderdale Lakes is set to present their annual Magical Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Block Party. The holiday spectacular is scheduled for this Friday at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Samuel Brown Monument on State Road 7. There will be live performances and a Kids Zone filled with snow and bounce houses. The event is free and open to the public.

In Sports:

Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls Netball team took home a deserved win over England’s Roses, with a score of 64-57 in Coventry yesterday. With that win, Jamaica took the Three-Test international series 2-1. After the first quarter England took a narrow 15-14 lead but Jamaica came back strong to hold a 29-23 advantage at half-time.

Now, here’s what’s trending:

Former Jamaican Minister of Finance Dr. Peter Phillips and former National Security Minister Peter Bunting, members of the Opposition Peoples National Party, have declared their intent to seek leadership of the party succeeding Portia Simpson Miller who announced she’s stepping down. There’re speculation the leadership election could be as early as march, 2017.

For today’s weather forecast:

Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 83 and a low of 75. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 81 and a low of 76.

For more information on these and other stories, visit Caribbean national weekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet. Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe. Aloe Vera drink, Refreshingly Delicious.”

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This Day in History: The 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, was Ratified

On this day in history, December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially abolished slavery in America, and was ratified after the conclusion of the American Civil War. The amendment states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

When the American Civil War (1861-65) began, President Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) carefully framed the conflict as concerning the preservation of the Union rather than the abolition of slavery. Although he personally found the practice of slavery abhorrent, he knew that neither Northerners nor the residents of the border slave states would support abolition as a war aim. However, by mid-1862, as thousands of slaves fled to join the invading Northern armies, Lincoln was convinced that abolition had become a sound military strategy, as well as the morally correct path.

On September 22, soon after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam in Maryland, he issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that as of January 1, 1863, all slaves in the rebellious states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” While the Emancipation Proclamation did not free a single slave (there were an estimated 800,000 slaves in border states and some 3 million more in Confederate states), it was an important turning point in the war, transforming the fight to preserve the nation into a battle for human freedom.

 

 

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Michael Manley Memorial Lecture in Davie on Dec 10

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Michael Manley Memorial Lecture in Davie on Dec 10

Older Jamaican-Americans residing in South Florida will have an opportunity to reminisce, and those too young to remember, will get a chance to learn of the life and achievements of former Jamaican Prime Minster Michael Manley at the Michael Manley Memorial Lecture on December 10. The Lecture commemorates Manley’s 92nd birthday, which also falls on the same day.

The Lecture, presented by Jamaica Awareness Inc. and Jamaica United Relief Association (JURA) in association with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) will be held at the Florida Atlantic University Davie campus in the Liberal Arts Building, room 120.

Maxine Henry, former Minister of Education in the People National Party’s administration will offer the lecture on the theme, “Is the PNP’s doctrine of Democratic Socialism still relevant in the 21st century?” The Lecture will be moderated by Dr. Heather Russell.

Manley who was born on December 10, 1924, was a professed Democratic Socialist who led the PNP from 1969 to his retirement from politics in 1992. Manley was Prime Minister from 1972 to 1980, and again from 1989 to his retirement in 1992.

Manley was revered by Jamaicans when he was first elected in 1972, but as he embarked on an overt policy of Democratic Socialism, and attempted to improve the lot of poor Jamaicans, some Jamaicans, mostly from the more privileged class deserted him, his government and Jamaica.

Some of the policies implemented by Manley during the 1972-79 period included: establishing a minimum wage for all workers, including domestic workers; free education from primary school to university; the Jamaica Movement for the Advancement of Literacy (JAMAL); removal of the demeaning label “Bastard” affixed to children born out of wedlock; Project Land Lease providing small farmers with land and related agricultural support; the National Housing Trust through which over 40,000 affordable houses were built between 1974 and 1980; lowering of the minimum voting age to age-18; introduction of equal pay and maternity leave-with pay for women; the National Youth Program, and a worker participation providing low-income jobs for thousands.

Because of Manley’s close relationship with the late Cuban President Fidel Castro, he and his administration came under severe pressure from the US government. It was widely speculated that the support of the US was instrumental in the severe loss the PNP incurred from the Edward Seaga led Jamaica Labor Party in the October, 1980 general elections.

When Manley led the PNP to reelection in 1989, his political ideology had noticeably changed from Democratic Socialism to a more centrist, moderate policy, at a time when Democratic Socialism was on the retreat globally.

Manley retired as PNP leader as his health deteriorated. He died on March 6, 1997 at age 72.

Since the 1970s, the PNP has not overtly exhibited or implemented Democratic Socialist policies, although the party still technically retain this ideology. This makes the theme of the Michael Manley Lecture very relevant.

The documentary, “Jamaica Arise” which capsulate the 78-year history of the PNP, will also be shown at the Lecture, followed by open discussion of the lecture and  film.

Attendance at the lecture is free and open to the public. For further information call: (305)405-2712 or (954)242-2529.

 

 

Bolt gives up on breaking record

Bolt gives up on breaking record

The world’s fastest man Usain Bolt says he has given up on breaking the 200 metres world record. The nine time Olympic gold medallist tried to break the record at the Rio Games this past summer but only managed to clock 19.78 seconds, well short of the 19.19 he did in Berlin at the World Championships in 2009.

However, Bolt says he’s content with just winning in his final season. “The hard work, struggles and dedication I went through wasn’t easy so that’s the one thing I want them to learn and to get from that. For me it’s it’s a big deal, I’m really happy about this; it’s an honour; everytime I come to London I get a lot of love,” said Bolt who was in London recently for the launch of his documentary “I Am Bolt”.

Although previously admitting he has more years left in him, Bolt says he’s pleased with all that he’s achieved at this age.

The legendary Jamaican has announced that 2017 will be his final year on the international scene.

TT renegotiates multi-billion dollar natural gas project with Venezuela

T&T renegotiating multi-billion dollar gas project

The Trinidad and Tobago government is in the process of re-negotiating the TT$6.3 billion Caribbean Gas Chemical Ltd (CGCL) plant in La Brea, after accusing the former administration of agreeing to a number of items that raised cause for concern and potentially exposed Trinidad and Tobago to billions of dollars worth of claims.

The plant is a collaboration amongst Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Gas Chamicals, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the National Gas Company (NGC) and Massy Group.

Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, Stuart Young told Parliament that during the 2010-15 period of the coalition People’s Partnership government of Kamla Persad Bissessar, the true position with respect to the availability and supply of natural gas to the hydrocarbon downstream industry was not provided.

He said since 2010, there were serious gas curtailment issues that affected the downstream gas industry and these curtailments were not as the result of maintenance, either scheduled or unscheduled.

He told parliamentarians that soon after coming into office in September last year, the Keith Rowley government was immediately faced with several matters relating to the project, including have to deal with billions of dollars in claims, from downstreamers who claimed that they were not getting their full daily contractual gas supplies from the NGC as a result of the ongoing curtailment situation.

 

 

 

 

 

Jamaica’s former finance minister to contest leadership of opposition party

Jamaica’s former Finance Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips to contest leadership of opposition party

Less than a year after she led the People’s National Party (PNP) into defeat in the general elections, Portia Simpson Miller, is stepping down a few days shy of her 71st birthday.

One of the persons in the race for the position is former finance minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, who on two occasions failed to win the presidency. Phillips, who served as finance minister in Simpson-Miller’s administration, says when the arrangements are in place for elections to be held for the presidency  “I intend to offer myself,” noting that it was also important to recognise and pay service to Simpson Miller, who led the party after  former Prime Minister PJ Patterson bowed out of politics in 2007.

The following year  – in 2008, Phillips challenged Simpson Miller for the post . Although unsuccessful, he remained one of the most influential members of the PNP, in and out of government.

On Sunday, Simpson Miller announced her decision not to seek re-election when the party holds its elections next September. She had been under constant pressure to step down after leading the then ruling party into defeat in the February 25 general election.

Portia Simpson Miller plans to step down as the leader of the People’s National Party

Today is Monday, December 5 and with a look at some of the top stories making the news today across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m Jahlisa Harvey for CNW90.

Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories:

Portia Simpson Miller, Leader of Jamaica’s opposition party, the People’s National Party announced yesterday that she will be stepping down as the president of the PNP. Simpson Miller who served as Jamaica’s first female prime minister in 2006 and again from 2012 to February 2016 told executives of the party that she will not seek reelection as party president in September 2017.

Caribbean American Congress woman Yvette D. Clarke has welcomed United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s apology to the Haitian people over the cholera epidemic in Haiti. Congresswomen Clarke said although the Secretary General refused to admit fault for UN Peacekeepers introducing cholera to Haiti, this was clearly stated by the human rights rapporteur. To date, the epidemic has killed more than 10,000 Haitians.

Florida Governor Rick Scott announced Friday that a second “Zika Zone” is being eliminated. During a press conference held at St. Mary Cathedral School, Scott said the zone between NW 79th Street and 63rd Street as well as 10th Avenue and Miami Avenue has been lifted. It’s the second zone to be lifted in Miami-Dade County following the design and arts district area, Wynwood.

In Sports:

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world was presented with his record 6th IAAF athlete of the year award during a ceremony in Monaco Friday evening. Sports Minister Olivia Babsy Grange said the world record holder for the 100 and 200 meters was most deserving of the award due to his victory’s during the Rio Olympics in August.

Now, here’s what’s trending:

South Florida’s Dr. Ben Carson, 2016 US presidential candidate has been named by President-elect Donald trump to be the Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban development. The announcement was made today by Trump’s transition team.

For today’s weather forecast:

Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 83 and a low of 75. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 81 and a low of 76.

For more information on these and other stories, visit Caribbean national weekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet. Today’s news is brought to you by Grace Aloe. Aloe Vera drink, Refreshingly Delicious.”

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8 stress-free family travel tips for dads

8 stress-free family travel tips for dads

Family travel is a great way for everyone to bond and create lifelong memories. However, before you can hit the road, you need to do a little planning.

Traditionally, moms took the lead in organizing vacations. Today, a new trend is emerging in which men are taking charge and planning family trips. Driven by the desire to share important life experiences with their kids and partner, fathers are handling every aspect of travel, from researching locations to booking hotels.

Beau Coffron is one of these dads. With a passion for travel, the Lunchbox Dad blogger has planned numerous family vacations. These experiences led him to become a Travel MANager for Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Coffron knows family travel is a lot of fun, but it can also get stressful fast. To avoid those out-of-control moments and keep kids (and parents!) happy, he offers eight smart tips for stress-free family travel.

Plan early: Whether a quick weekend adventure or a grand week-long escape, plan as early as possible. Having extra time to research the right location, travel accommodations and activities cuts stress and ensures you plan a memorable vacation.

Use online planning tools: Save time by using the internet to research and book travel. An all-in-one website like Mencanplantravel.com is packed with inspirational insight from dad travelers, tips for planning a great family vacation and fast options for finding great hotel rates around the world.

Pack smart: Traveling with a family can mean bringing a lot of stuff for each person. Pack smarter by focusing on items that multitask. For example, kids’ T-shirts take up little space and can be worn during the day or at night as pajamas. Accessories like scarves can also be used as small blankets for picnics.

Keep kids busy in transit: No matter what your mode of travel, kids can get bored while in-route to your destination. Keep kids busy by packing unique activities such as giving out a small metal tin from the kitchen and pack magnets for mess-free fun. Searching “free printable coloring sheets” online and printing out loads of activities kids can color with crayons is another great option.

Guarantee sound sleep: For little ones, always pack a crib sheet so you know you’ll have fresh linens for your baby or toddler. For all kids, you can download a soothing sound machine app on your phone to block any sound to help everyone sleep better.

Simplify first-aid: Create a travel-friendly first-aid kit by filling a plastic pencil box with travel-size sunscreen, insect repellent, bandages, tweezers and more. It takes up little space and you won’t have to spend time digging around your luggage to find items when needed most.

Bring a disposable camera for kids: Kids love to take pictures, but parents tire of having to share their smartphone constantly. Instead, give kids control by buying a disposable camera. They’ll have fun documenting the vacation and you don’t have to worry about them breaking your screen.

Document possessions: You’re sure to use your phone to take photos and videos of the kids, but have you thought of doing so with your luggage? Lay out what you’ve brought and take a quick video before putting items away at the hotel. This helps should you have to make an insurance claim.

With these tips, dads can plan stress-free family trips with ease. Now you just count down the days until takeoff.

How the unpredictable behavior of the millennial patient is driving health care

How the unpredictable behavior of the millennial patient is driving health care

Those in the millennial generation both confuse and fascinate many. We know how they feel about Snapchat and flexible work hours, but how do they feel about health care and, specifically, their own health? A recent study conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of Novant Health among over 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older, including 419 millennials aged 18-35,highlights some of the unique ways in which millennials approach and engage with health care.

Millennials believe they would be healthier if they only had more time in the day. 

Even though millennials spend a huge amount of time on the couch, 66 percent say they would take better care of themselves if they had more time to do so. Millennials report that an average day includes around 9 hours of sedentary activities – including, on average, almost 3 hours sitting at a desk for work, more than 3 hours watching TV, and just over 2 hours of social media usage. It seems as though millennials’ lack of motivation, not their schedules, may keep them planted on the couch binge-watching Netflix, rather than running on the treadmill.

Millennials prefer to go “old school” when it comes to getting health information.

Despite millennials’ pervasive daily social media use, only 21 percent use social media as a means to diagnose themselves or a loved one with a health ailment. Surprisingly, it appears millennials rely on physicians for health information – with 46 percent of millennials utilizing their primary care providers as their major health information resource.

For millennials, respect from health care providers is a top priority.

Many may assume effective treatment defines a quality health care experience, but for millennials that’s not always the case. The study found that similar proportions of millennials say being treated well/with respect (69 percent) and effective treatments (73 percent) are how they define quality health care. Quality in health care is defined multi-dimensionally, starting with effective treatment, but respect, disclosure, meeting expectations for care and being treated as a person, not a patient, are also commonly mentioned. Around seven in 10 millennials agree with this holistic view of defining quality health care as effective treatment, being treated with respect, and being kept fully-informed.

End-of-life planning is important for millennials, but they don’t know where to start.

The death of music icon Prince and discovery that he did not have a will may have brought the topic of end-of-life planning to the minds of many millennials. Eighty-eight percent of millennials agree that end-of-life planning is important, but most (62 percent) say they wouldn’t know where to start when thinking about end-of-life care. Half of millennials (51 percent) don’t feel it is important to think about planning for end-of-life care at this stage of their life. Few currently have a living will (11 percent) or a will/testament (11 percent) in place.

“The millennial generation presents a number of unique challenges. The better we understand them, the better we will be able to serve them,” says Novant Health’s Chief Consumer Officer Jesse Cureton.

The nationwide survey was conducted online among 2,104 U.S. adults age 18 and older (including 419 millennials aged 18-35) by Harris Poll on behalf of Novant Health from March 1-9, 2016. For complete research method, including weighting variables and additional subgroup sample sizes, NovantHealth.org/ConsumerAttitudes or contact Caryn Klebba, cklebba@novanthealth.org.

 

 

 

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A senior-friendly workout to improve movement and prevent injury

A senior-friendly workout to improve movement and prevent injury

Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren’t always practical – or enjoyable – activities for everyone. However, one type of exercise works for everyone, no matter your age or ability, because it relies on improving practical movements often involved in everyday activities.

“Natural movement is universal, and it’s about bringing movement back to the basics,” says Bradly Prigge, wellness exercise specialist with the Mayo Clinic’s Healthy Living Program. “It’s not about following the latest fitness craze or learning the newest secret to weight loss. Natural movement is about connecting with your body and cultivating an awareness of your full abilities.”

Rather than engaging in strenuous activity for its own sake alone, natural movement training emphasizes improving the efficiency of practical movements which can include rising from a seated to a standing position, getting up off the floor, crawling, stepping under or over objects, and more. The objective, Prigge explains, is not just to improve health but also enhance how well you can perform each movement.

Efficient movement can help with balance, inspire more healthful activity, and provide practical benefits in everyday life – all of which are especially valuable to seniors facing mobility or health challenges.

“The practice and training of movement shouldn’t feel like a chore or something you have to do,” Prigge says. “Rather, it should empower and liberate you, and, as a result, enhance your life. Natural movement training can help improve your strength, mobility and conditioning, but they’re not the direct goal. Those improvements are the result of practicing and developing movement skills that are directly transferable to real world situations, like rising from a seated to a standing position, walking with balance and confidence, and lifting a bag of groceries without injury.”

Natural movement is for everyone because at its most basic level it incorporates movements that are instinctual to all humans. For example, a natural movement workout might include crawling on your hands and knees for 30 seconds to a few minutes, sitting on the floor and swiveling hips and knees to facilitate standing up, or balancing while walking across a beam.

“I realized just how organic this type of exercise is after attending a natural movement training class,” Prigge says. “I came home and saw my 2-year-old daughter doing the same kind of moves I’d just learned in training, without anyone teaching her to do them.”

Prigge offers some advice for making the most of your natural movement workout:

* Pay attention to your movement and strive to develop awareness of your body’s sensations, and how different movements feel. For example, where do you feel pressure and/or tension in your body when making a particular move? How does shifting your body weight or changing position alter those sensations?

* Only perform movements and positions that your body allows without producing pain. Just as walking, sitting, standing and other everyday movements shouldn’t cause pain, your natural movement workout should also be pain-free.

* It’s alright – and even advisable – to use your hands for support or raise your hips with bolsters or pillows until you develop greater mobility and strength.

* Be kind to yourself and realize it is important to meet yourself where you currently are, rather than where you used to be or feel you should be.

To learn more about natural living and the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, visit healthyliving.mayoclinic.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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