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ST. MAARTEN’S #1 ENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATION
A SUPPLEMENT OF THE DAILY HERALD | WEEK 989 | February 22, 2018 - February 28 2018
Alina Sushi
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KES Gourmet Food Fun
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Rum & Peas
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Foodie Weekend! Out ‘n About is a publication of
What are you doing this weekend? I need ideas…JK! I know what I’m doing!!!! I’m starting my weekend
by napping. Getting older means I need more time to rest before I head out and flex the limits of my Coordinator
Charlesea ‘Charlie’ Joseph
liver. Granted I’m not completely hung over this weekend, I plan to wake up from my nap, eat sushi at charlie@thedailyherald.com
Alina, because sushi is BAE and it’s necessary to have some time with the ones you love. NOM NOM Reporters
Charlsea Joseph
NOM! Lisa Davis-Burnett
Layout
Chanaz Kokkelmans
Catch me at Soggy this Saturday, February 24, for Frankie Baby’s famous birthday bash. Might even
Photographer
get into the spirit and dress up a la 90’s baby style. Claudette Alexander
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Then, it’s a Reggae-driven at Pure Reggae on the beach.
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Harmonie Night Grand Case Ernest&Fidel
Dish D’ Lish Dish D’ Lish Buccaneer Beach Bar
Buccaneer Beach Bar Chinese New Year Celebration
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Chinese New Year Celebration Harmonie Night Grand Case
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Le Moulin Fou Taco Macho
Topper’s
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Rendez Vous Lounge SXM Cigars&Lounge Soggy Dollar Bar
Topper’s
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FRANKIE BABY’S BIRTHDAY BASH
@ SOGGY What is February without Frankie’s birthday?
A R
This Saturday, February 24, Frankie Baby’s
L L A R B
famous birthday bash at Soggy Dollar Bar is
DO
back! This year, he’s throwing an 80s & 90s
party with music strictly from the 80s & 90s
under Soggy’s sparkling disco ball!
Free entrance all night long! Enjoy 2-for-1
specials on Heineken Beer and Captain Morgan
WHITE Rum. Drinks are served by the talented,
gorgeous and sassy Soggy bartenders.
Soggy Dollar Bar is open daily from 11:00am
onwards with Happy Hour from 5:00 till 7:00pm.
There is a dinghy dock and easy parking, so
whether by land or sea, you can easily get to
Soggy. As usual, Soggy Dollar Bar also offers
full-bar choices so you are always guaranteed to
be sipping on your favourite drink!
Soggy knows how to party! To check out other
happenings at this popular bar and club, surf
to facebook.com/SoggyDollarBar or www.
soggydollarsxm.com
PM
STARTING AT 8:00
February 22, 2018 - February 28, 2018 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD
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REGATTA
UPDATE
Join the race action 12:30 pm. racing with some of the
on the official St. world’s most seasoned
Maarten Heineken During the day, guests will sailors, from more than
Regatta spectator receive live commentary 35 countries, sailing
boat! of all the on-the-water Maxis, Monohulls and
action taking place. A Performance Multihulls
Get close to the action delicious breakfast and to holiday-makers on
of the 38th St. Maarten lunch will be provided on chartered Bareboats
Heineken Regatta, and board, and the open bar and live-aboard families
enjoy the best seats in will make sure no one gets cruising the Caribbean.
the house. Go first class thirsty. In addition to this, Crystal clear waters and
aboard the Golden Eagle guests will also receive cooling northeast trade
Catamaran and feel like an exclusive goody bag winds give the pristine
a real VIP. The official filled with specialties conditions for spectacular
St. Maarten Heineken donated by loyal sponsors racing just off the coast
Regatta spectator boat of St. Maarten Heineken of St. Maarten. And
will be sailing out on Regatta. with Heineken as title
Saturday, March 3, and sponsor, the racing days
Sunday, March 4. Make For US $125 per person, blend seamlessly into
sure to get your tickets on guests can get on board four nights of exceptional
time because they usually of the Golden Eagle parties. This event is
sell out quickly. Catamaran and be a part your bucket list must-do!
of the regatta. Feel like a Come and enjoy life in
On Saturday, the boat real VIP as you sail down the Caribbean, come
will depart from the police to the start line. The price for some Serious Fun on
dock at the Simpson Bay includes the trip out on the March 1-4.
bridge so that guests can water, breakfast, lunch,
enjoy the more distant open bar, goody bag and For more information or
start of the race classes. a live commentator. to buy tickets, contact the
On Sunday, the boat regatta office at +1 (721)
will leave from Bobby’s St. Maarten Regatta 588-6122 or email
Marina, Philipsburg. For Maxim at regatta2@
both days, the departure St. Maarten Regatta is heinekenregatta.com.
time will be at 7:30 am 38 years strong and it Tickets can also be
and the boat returns just keeps getting better. bought online at shop.
to the marina around Four days of world-class heinekenregatta.com
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How to eat sushi – ALINA Sushi
When not eating, your If you particularly enjoy
chopsticks should be put something the chef made,
on the holder beside of your tell him, and ask for another
plate, tidy and parallel to the piece.
table, rather than on the plate
or your dipping bowl. Leaving Sashimi is typically eaten with
your chopsticks anywhere chopsticks, but the traditional
else may indicate that you are way to eat sushi is by lifting a
finished eating! Sitting your piece between your thumb
chopsticks down between and middle finger. Picking
pieces of sushi is polite and up the sushi with the fingers
acceptable. allows you to feel the texture
and helps to keep it together,
H ave you ever wanted
to try sushi, or have
been invited to a sushi
Just snatching a menu and
choosing randomly shows
that you aren’t interested in
Using wasabi and ginger rather than damaging it with
with sushi wooden sticks. Regardless,
you’ll be forgiven for using
restaurant, but you really his opinion. Believe it or not, no matter chopsticks.
know nothing, because Sushi pieces such as unagi piece into two bites usually
how much you enjoy the (eel) and those with sauce results in it falling apart.
you’re the Jon Snow of Even if you don’t go with his burn, turning your soy sauce Turn the piece upside already on top should not be
sushi? Don’t worry. Even suggestion, your interest in into a cloudy mess by mixing down by rotating it counter dipped.
for someone who eats what’s going on behind the The last and single most
in wasabi is not the proper clockwise, then dip only the important rule of how to
sushi often, the names and scenes will be appreciated. way to eat sushi. The chef fish into your soy sauce – To be a real sushi pro, pieces
variations, not to mention That being said, never distract eat sushi properly is that
will have already added small never the rice. Not only will should be placed in the mouth you enjoy every single bite –
the customs, can be a bit the chef later with questions amounts of wasabi to each the rice absorb too much soy upside down so that the
confusing, so it’s better to or small talk pertaining to more than likely, it will be the
piece, based upon the type of sauce and change the texture fish is against your tongue. bill and not the wasabi that
know what you’re getting the food, weather, or Japanese fish, to bring out flavours. of the bite, leaving rice behind Allow your tongue to take in
before you eat out. Places customs. The man is an artist causes a little heartburn later!
in your bowl is amateur. the complex flavours before
like the newly opened and he wields a sharp knife – Japanese restaurants do Preparing the vinegared rice gulping down the bite. No
Alina provide authentic let him work! Exiting tip: Remember to
provide additional wasabi to properly is also part of the matter the size, you’ll ideally give a deep, respectful bow
Japanese experiences with accommodate people with sushi art.
quality food at good prices. Preparing to eat sushi be able to eat the entire piece to the chef as you leave the
spicy interests; however, in one bite. Trying to make a establishment.
If you want the full foodie adding too much wasabi in
experience, make sure you Pour only a minuscule front of the chef not only hides
read up a bit. amount of soy sauce into the the natural taste of the fish he
bowl; you can always add painstakingly handpicked, it’s
Interacting with the chef more later if needed. Wasting akin to dumping ketchup all
soy sauce is taboo in serious over a perfect cut of beef in
First, sitting at the counter Japanese dining etiquette. an expensive steakhouse!
is to the place to be if Also, pouring out too much
you want to take the signifies that you suspect If you need to add wasabi,
experience seriously. Go fish is old and needs a lot of brush some onto the fish
front and centre. You “doctoring” before you even with either your chopstick or
should address your sushi try it. a piece of ginger. Don’t leave
chef only when necessary, the ginger on top of the sushi
but ask immediately what Tip: Don’t add wasabi to as an enhancement. Sucking
he recommends. He most your little bowl of soy sauce! the extra wasabi off your
likely handpicked fish from Although this is a common chopsticks is also considered
the market, knows what practice, dipping your sushi bad form.
looked good that day, and into this muck is not the best
will reward your trust in way to enjoy it. Fresh ginger is provided to
him with extra special care. cleanse your palate between
bites and should never be
eaten at the same time with a
piece of sushi. You can always
ask for additional ginger
should you need it.
How to eat sushi the right
way
Fortunately, there are no
pretentious guidelines as
to which type of sushi you
should eat first, and no order
follows. The chef may have
his own plan for which pieces
should come in which order.
February 22, 2018 - February 28, 2018 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD
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Basketball for Dummies
Basketball terms and T: Technical foul. In basketball, a five-player team taller than a point guard but be able to catch passes and hit
phrases to know Cager: A basketball player. scores points by getting the shorter than a small forward. shots near the basket. A good,
Take it to the hole: To drive ball through the hoop. Each Not necessarily a great ball rugged rebounder, but athletic
As with any sport, basketball Charity stripe: The free throw toward the basket in an attempt basketball player has a specific handler, but normally the enough to move with some
has its own terms and phrases line. to score. position and responsibilities. team’s best perimeter shooter. quickness around the lane on
to describe game moves, plays, The positions – which consist A good shooting guard (or two) offense and defense. Expected
positions and more. Knowing Deuce: A made field goal, Trey: A made field goal from of two guards, two forwards, comes off screens set by taller to score when given the
some basketball lingo will help worth two points. behind the three-point arc, and one centre – call for teammates prepared to shoot, opportunity on the baseline,
you to enjoy the game more worth three points. different physical requirements pass, or drive to the basket. much like a centre, but usually
while you play or watch from Downtown: A long way from and skills. Also tries to grab rebounds has a range of up to 15 feet all
courtside seats – or your sofa. the basket, as in, “he just hit 21: A game in which any on offense. Best and brightest: around the basket. Best and
that shot from downtown!” number of players can play. The Point guard: Usually the Dwyane Wade. brightest: Pau Gasol.
Alley-oop: A designed play player who has the ball attempts shortest player on the team.
in which a player lobs the Hack: A foul. to score while all other players Should be the team’s best passer Small forward: The all- Centre: Usually the tallest
ball toward the basket and a defend. A made shot results in and ball handler; not primarily purpose player on offense: player on the team. Should
teammate jumps up, catches Hole: A basket, as in “take it to two points, plus you are given a shooter. Traditional role is to aggressive and strong; tall be able to post up offensively
the ball in mid-air, and usually the hole.” up to three consecutive free push the ball upcourt and start enough to mix it up inside, but – that is, receive the ball with
dunks it. throws, each worth one point. the offensive wheels turning. agile enough to handle the ball his back to the basket and use
Hoop: A basket. Should either take the ball to and shoot well. Must be able to pivot moves to hit a variety of
Block out (or box out): Using Walk: To travel. the basket or remain near the score both from the perimeter short jumpers, hook shots, and
the body to block or shield Hops: Jumping ability. top of the key, ready to retreat and from inside. Best and dunks. Also must know how to
an opponent in order to gain Understanding player positions on defense. Best and brightest: brightest: Carmelo Anthony. find the open player in the paint
better position to grab a H-O-R-S-E: A popular game in in basketball Derrick Rose. and grab offensive rebounds.
rebound. which one player makes a shot Power forward: Has muscles Best and brightest: Dwight
and his opponent must make Shooting guard: Generally or at least a little bulk. Must Howard.
Boards: Rebounds. the identical shot. Failure to
do so results in gaining a letter
Brick or clank: An especially (starting with “h”).
ugly, misfired shot that clanks
hard off the rim. In the paint: In the free throw
lane.
Bucket: A good multipurpose
word that can mean the basket Nothin’ but net: A shot that
itself or a made basket; also goes through the rim without
can be used as an adjective for touching the rim or any other
an especially good shooter, as part of the basket.
in “That guy is bucket.”
Rock: Slang for ball, as in “shoot
Bury a jumper: To make an the rock” or “pass the rock.”
especially pretty jump shot.
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Chef Ken Lin –
Owner of Alina Restaurant ~ Bringing true Japanese cuisine to Sint Maarten ~
Alina opened its doors his own eatery, while also restaurant Alina?
just a few weeks ago. The working as a private chef for I always had the dream to
mastermind behind the numerous clients. have my own space. I also
restaurant is Chef Ken Lin, ? $ 0
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Maarten? Here’s his story. inspired restaurants, but
most do not serve actual
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over the world, making sure here. Irma gave me that as many fresh and local
every detail was perfect extra push to embark on a ingredients as we can get to
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adventure, Ken turned his St. Maarten. Besides that, it and sip on sake, while you
sights to the Caribbean provides an opportunity for watch us make the sushi or
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city boy, I fell in love with the and I welcome the challenge several choices of sake,
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fusion sushi rolls and dishes; that cooking is about more and Sake Bar is open
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if persons tried our Tokyo- together. He taught me the from 6:00pm onwards.
style Nigiri. It might seem importance of knowing the Alina is located in Simpson
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marinate the ingredients in a importance of telling a story 587-8858 or surf to www.
number of special ways. You ?% facebook.com/chefkenlin
will not be disappointed! those you cook for. That is 
February 22, 2018 - February 28, 2018 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD
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KES GOURMET FUN FOOD
WHERE DELICIOUS MEETS VISUALLY APPEALING
like fish with callaloo, mashed
cassava, roasted rainbow
carrots and more.
The desserts should be a fun
treat, with different types of
ice cream, made and served
with a variety of ingredients.
Have you heard of fried ice-
cream? Yes, you can get fried
ice-cream as well! Come enjoy
flavourful, sexy foods made
fresh and designed for visual
appeal as well as a fresh taste.
Make sure to follow KES on
facebook.com/Kes-Gourmet-
Fun-Food. Opening hours:
6:00pm to 12:00am. Look out
for them in the very near future
to be in Simpson Bay on Fridays
and Saturdays from 12:00am to
6:00am for anyone who loves
late-night snacking.
Opening this Saturday, perfecting his inspired recipes
February 24, at 7:30pm before he took the leap to open
in the Lazy Bay parking KES Gourmet Fun Food. This
lot across from the is a modern, fully equipped,
Pharmacy, next to aesthetically appealing
the sports complex, restaurant on wheels. The idea
in the same lot where is to create a fun atmosphere
the old Texaco used for every patron and serve
to be in Marigot, KES delicious food, drinks and
Gourmet Fun Food is the specialty desserts at affordable
innovative brainchild prices.
of its owner Kevin E.
Stephen, a proud St. The owner’s personal promise
Martin entrepreneur. is to serve delectable meals
using the freshest ingredients
St. Martin is known for and offer exceptional service.
its rich fusion of local He also promises to create
and international cuisine. employment opportunities for
However, in September displaced St. Martiners. Simply
2017, the food industry as put, KES Gourmet Fun Food
well as every other sector on exists to provide great food
the island was devastated by with great service at affordable
Hurricane Irma. This disaster prices, which will amount to
left many tourists and locals great value.
with limited options for
exclusive sweet and savoury You can expect delicious
dishes. Kevin’s desire is to fill “Instagramable” foods like fries
the void that currently exists in loaded with crazy toppings like
the culinary life of St. Martin. pulled oxtail, shrimp, crab and
The young energetic owner many more mouth-watering
has always had an interest options. Dishes like waffle
in culinary arts, especially cones stuffed with chicken
gourmet cuisines. His dishes and mashed potatoes will be
are greatly influenced by the staple menu items. Night-time
foods he tasted during his comfort foods are the name of
travel expeditions across the the game, think along the lines
Caribbean, North America of yucca fries with steak and
and Europe. chimichurri sauce. Once the
day-time operations get up and
A hobby turned into a running, there will be a whole
passion, Kevin spent months world of health food available,
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Cam’s Lens
“When the streets get a chance to speak up
They want a brother that’s gon’ eat with ‘em
Speak up about the same issues and run it straight
trying to show me what’s really possible and how we can achieve it?
“Show me something natural like a** with some stretch marks” (Please, I hope you know
Ain’t gon’ play with ‘em the song to these lyrics lol). [Coordinator: These are song lyrics about a man being fed up
My contents done changed up, so them twelve year olds with illusions; had they not been, I’d have taken them out. First warning, Cam.] It’s so played
need a young shepherd” out now to be forever loyal to a particular party, they change like underwear (and drop like
them too). [Coordinator: I understand you’re passionate, but second warning, Cam.] It’s so
Fern in “The one with the friends” played out to sell your vote. Fam! It’s so played out to sell your vote. We’re entrusting our
livelihoods, our futures, and our kids’ futures to a small group of people; why would you not
Growing up, the only thing that concerned me during election time was invest more time in making sure you made the right decision?
collecting as many shirts as possible. Seeing all the billboards and flags lined
up on all the street sides was also exciting, but not as much as who’d have Recently, I spoke with a friend of mine, who’s decided not to vote this year. She can’t be
the coolest shirt designs and slogans. With my mom not being originally bothered with politics. To her, it makes no sense if whoever does get elected doesn’t actually
from Sint Maarten, there was never a “culture” of voting at home; however, make it to form the parliament; and on top of that, they still put their friends as ministers,
we did entertain party talks. even though they can’t do the job. Aren’t they tired of failing screenings? My friend would
prefer if all older politicians got out and not have any contact or affiliation with any new
It’s weird not being able to remember what year it was when I first voted, but candidates when they are out, because it’s so easy for new candidates to just be groomed by
after a Google search, I saw that it was in 2010. Knowing absolutely nothing the old heads; forming one big head with a lot of bodies.
about what parties and candidates stood for, or what the government
structure was and meant, I did the only logical thing – vote for who my I pointed out to her that we have to start breaking the cycle. It’s going really slowly, but
mother told me to vote for (Hi mom!). Though at the time, listening to my I think the filtering out of old heads is happening. Last elections, we saw the youngest
mom seemed like a great decision and looking back, the vote was not a bad Member of Parliament. This election, we have options! WE need to try and get in one or
one, it just feels like I was silenced or didn’t allow my voice to be heard. two more. I met with a small group of young people last week to talk about “who we voting
Thinking back on this made me realize that once again, we are the biggest for” and it went really well. During the discussion, I brought up that we won’t see a huge
part of the problem. We have a generation of people who are loyal to parties change this election, but two new members this year and two new members in four years
and vote for “gifts,” pushing a younger generation in that same direction, (PLEASE) and pretty soon, we’ll have a new regime. Imposing my opinion on people isn’t
increasing the number of “empty voters” instead of shaping a generation of my thing, so we threw around different candidates we could see ourselves supporting.
critical thinkers.
Again, I’m not politically savvy, but I’m big on character and a pretty good judge of it, too. If
Politics isn’t really my thing, but I decided from that point onwards, I needed anyone wants to meet up and discuss “why we should vote” and “how to choose where we
to figure out a way to select and vote for the best candidate myself. Also on vote,” just hit me up. There’s at least one person on each party that I’m considering and I’d
the list of things to figure out was the whole government structure and vote be open to hearing your options too. [Coordinator: Good initiative, Cam. Way to stay open.
to seat ratio. Since then, it has become my mission to better understand Please use more discreet terms next time.]
“the process.”
Let’s break this cycle.
I’m BIG on character. Who are you outside of politics? Do you really care
about people? Do you really care about seeing people grow? Are you *Cues Marty’s “The one with the friends”*
“edumacated”? Are you trying to sell me on false promises? Or are you [Coordinator: *Personally cues Pitbull ft. Stephen Marley – Options*]
Rum and Peas is BACK
Bigger - Better - Bolder!
Your favourite restaurant serving BOLD
Caribbean flavours is back better than ever!
Join them tomorrow, February 23, for their
grand reopening and celebrate their return by
munching on all the Rum and Peas dishes you
have been missing!
What have you been craving: Rum and Peas
Flyers, Asian Vegetable Soup, Bajan Style Ribs,
Chicken Soup with Cilantro, Fired Chili Shrimp Salad, Pumpkin Ital
or maybe just a huge helping of the Conch Fritters?!
Come and enjoy dangerous cocktails, flavourful food and great music at the grand
reopening of Rum and Peas!
Also available is lunch take-out; and any order above $25 will be delivered for
FREE! Delivery areas are Simpson Bay, Cole Bay and Cupecoy, but Rum and Peas
will soon be extending their services over the hill.
Rum and Peas is located on Welfare Road 38. For more information, just head to
their FB page www.facebook.com/rumandpeas or call +1 (721) 544-0786/584-
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1112 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD February 22, 2018 - February 28 2018
Pure Reggae Reggae
Monthly Event Concert
~ Now happening every last Outfit Ideas
Sunday ~ Casual
“Pure Reggae” is bringing good vibes that the entire
family can enjoy. The first edition, which took place
on Sunday, January 28, was dubbed a huge success.
Listener
Connis & Friends, Betti V and Dread I will be live
on stage this Sunday, February 25, at Buccaneer
Beach Bar. Pure Reggae is an Xtratight production,
which will be held every last Sunday and will feature
Boho
different local artistes and bands.
The brainchild of music producer Bertaux “Mr.
Rude” Fleming, Pure Reggae will be a philanthropic
collaboration between Fleming and Buccaneer Beach
Chic
Bar the whole year through, as a way to help boost
the island’s tottering economy, which took a blow
after the passage of Hurricane Irma in September
last year. Glam
See you at Pure Reggae on Sunday at Kim Sha
beach.
GoddessFebruary 22, 2018 - February 28, 2018 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD
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One of 2017’s most
overlooked music trends custom
Latin Trap
Yo Gotti with coveted
verses on
seemed unfamiliar to
you, a vague recent
Montana track. Sola” – one of 15 Bad
Bunny singles to chart on
“Trap is new,” he says. “It
didn’t start yesterday, but
is blowing up – thanks to their tracks. recollection of it maybe If Latin trap has a Future or Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs when I was five, it didn’t
Bad Bunny! bouncing around in your Quavo, however, keeping tally in 2017, raising sky- exist – not even in the
One such feature stands brain like a movie or TV in mind such comparisons high expectations for his U.S. I’ve evolved with the
When Nicki Minaj out from the rest, not so show you saw referenced are reductive and cheap, next release. music.”
raps, people listen. much for its particularly in a tweet. Even if you it’s Bad Bunny. Lately,
With nearly 85 high quality or lyrical dutifully keep up with the Bad Bunny’s life has been In the process, he has He has spent a lot of
million Instagram cleverness, but rather comings and goings of moving at an accelerated become one of the most time in airports during
followers, the because of its bridging contemporary hip-hop, pace. In 2016, the recognizable faces of the past year. Running
Billboard record of two contemporaneous there’s a good chance 23-year-old rapper (born the burgeoning Latin trap through a list of countries
for most Hot 100 waves of trap music, one you’ve missed out on Latin Benito Antonio Martínez movement and an architect where he has performed
charting singles in English and the other trap or trap en espanol, Ocasio in San Juan, of where it’s headed. recently – England, Italy,
ever by a female in Spanish. Following the the current prevailing Puerto Rico) was bagging Unlike the bouncing Switzerland – the bags
artist, and dozens of high school Spanglish of Spanish language strain groceries at a supermarket reggaetón rhythms that under his eyes become
RIAA and BPI sales her intro, Minaj imbues of rap music popular not after dropping out of the global audiences have more pronounced. Then
awards, nothing she the official bilingual only in Latin America, University of Puerto Rico to learned to associate with he recognizes an old
does goes unnoticed remix of Puerto Rican but, quite notably, in the pursue music. He worked Puerto Rico during the past friend at the other end of
or unrewarded. artist Farruko’s hit single United States as well. Here and produced beats on the decade (thanks to Daddy the restaurant and breaks
Despite not “Krippy Kush” with the you’ll find the same sort side for other local artists, Yankee and Luis Fonsi, a smile for the first time.
dropping an album sort of reliably risque, of damaged romantics, and uploaded his own among others), Latin trap “I was in Memphis, then
of her own this year, relentlessly boastful bars nihilistic hedonists, and songs onto SoundCloud is more firmly rooted in I went down to Peru. I got
Minaj nonetheless her fans have come to criminal minds known to and YouTube. By this staccato hip-hop beats, back and I’m working
reaffirmed her expect from her. trapaholics. One need past November, he was and its vocalists do more again,” says Bad Bunny
dominance in the rap not speak the language performing with J Balvin rapping than singing. when he approaches.
game as she blessed Up until this point, Bad to understand its appeal, at the Latin Grammy Bunny’s deep-voiced, “Doing what you love,”
the likes of ASAP Bunny may with beats that would Awards, where the two slurred delivery is instantly responds his friend. They
Ferg, Lil Uzi h a v e sound entirely at home on were nominated for their recognizable within the slap hands goodbye, and
Vert, and a Gucci Mane or French hit “Si Tu Novio Te Deja genre, which spun off of Bad Bunny sinks back into
Atlanta-style trap music. his chair.14 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD February 22, 2018 - February 28 2018
Roxanne Is there a good
reason to pay for sex?
see him as a total gross perv. possibility of actually getting her into afterwards and I told my wife and, of
bed. course, she cried about it. But come
In a conversation, it slipped out that on, I married Beyoncé and now am
he had paid for sex on occasion. M (34) – I just got divorced, we fought living with Madea!
“Why?” I asked. “Why do you insist a lot and towards the end, we were
on sleeping with a woman who cares definitely never having sex. A friend Okay, so I might not agree with all
nothing for you; you might be her third of mine told me about an escort of the reasons, but I can understand
for the day. And you have to pay for service and convinced me to try it and some of them. I also understand that
it?” “celebrate” my divorce. I got a hot there are men in the world, who do
woman to give me exactly what I want not have the chance to form a “free”
“Because she brings no emotional without complaining or insulting me. sexual relationship with a woman,
baggage to bed,” he replied. “I don’t because of their mental or physical
have to listen to her problems, she H (40) – I do it sometimes, only health. Hiring an escort can actually
listens to mine; and best of all, she is because I can have dirtier sex with provide a type of care that helps them
awesome at sex. All I have to do is such women. My girlfriend refuses to feel more whole.
give up a few hundred bucks. Not a go down on me, and paid women are
bad investment; right?” willing to fulfil my every desire – for the Pertaining to my personal
right price, that is. relationships, it remains a major turn-
So I gathered that sometimes women off for me; finding out that a man paid
simply aren’t worth the headache. Then J (29) – I simply don’t have time to go for sex. I just wouldn’t be able to wrap
again, isn’t comfortable familiarity on four dates with a woman before she myself around the concept. If I found
worth a fight or two? Aren’t there even lets me kiss her. So why would out that boyfriend or husband was
any advantages to having a steady I bother spending hundreds, if not paying for sex, he would be out of the
girlfriend, or wife for that matter? I thousands, on a woman who may or door. First, it would probably shatter
Until I began writing this asked a few other friends and friends may not sleep with me, when I can my sexual-ego because I’ll think that I
article, I was of the opinion of friends. hook up with an incredibly hot chick suck in bed. Then I would get angry
that any man who paid for who fits my physical criteria and will because he’s cheating – and, yes, it
sex was either a pervert or so Some guys made it clear that they get on her knees upon command? is cheating.
unattractive or awkward that would never pay a woman for straight
he couldn’t get some for free. out sex; others freely admitted that, F (27) – My wife really let herself go. Being loved by another human by
Yet I have a friend who does among other reasons, paying for it I really do love her, but one night at choice just can’t compare to getting
pay for sex and he is successful is far easier than having to play the a strip club, I was just too tempted your rocks off for a price, although
and good looking. I guess since meet-and-greet, with only the slight and did it. I headed home straight some may beg to differ.
I classify him as a friend, I don’t
Eight interesting things
happy couples do
before bed that can improve
their relationship
1. They have intimate connected and bonded.
conversations.
Some couples like to talk about their 5. They compliment each
feelings, hopes, desires and love for other.
one another before they go to sleep. It feels good to fall asleep knowing you
This helps them build trust with each are loved and cared for. Sharing with
other and to feel safe and connected. each other three things you appreciate
about the other person can strengthen a
2. They catch up. relationship, and even though it sounds
It can just be a little bit of inane chatter simple, it’s amazing how much of an
about the latest TV show or office gossip impact it can make.
or whatever. The simple act of talking
and showing interest in each other is an 6. They make eye contact.
affirmation of the relationship. It sounds simple but many couples don’t
look at each other. Getting into bed,
3. They put their phone putting your cell phone on silent, and
away. just being with each other is a beautiful
Making a rule of no electronics in way to connect.
the bedroom is a nice rule to have to
bring the two of you together. It will 7. They have sex first.
allow more conversation to happen Sex of course is part of a healthy
more easily and allow yourself to feel relationship, but happy couples have
more connected to your partner without sex right when they get into bed instead
interruption. of waiting until they’re too tired.
4. They are physically 8. They resolve their issues.
intimate. Going to bed resentful of your partner
Making physical contact before bed is going to have you waking up feeling
is another way of connecting with bitter and disconnected. Happy couples
your partner. Having physical touch or don’t go to bed angry.
making love also allows us to feel moreFebruary 22, 2018 - February 28, 2018 OUT ‘N ABOUT - THE DAILY HERALD
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