Polaris Enterprises Customs Brokers BVI

Polaris Enterprises Customs Brokers BVI is the featured British Virgin Islands' business on Words of Ribbon.

Polaris Enterprises is a local business that provides customs brokerage services for customers. They are well-versed with the new Customs Management & Duties Act No 6 of 2010 and the HMC12 Form. You can simply call 545-0681 or email uecustomsbrokers@gmail.com and get the assisted with all your clearances.

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Polaris Enterprises Customs Brokers BVI aims to make your life easier. If you can email the invoice, the HMC12 Form will be prepared and taken to the Customs Department. Then you will get a call when the process is completed to collect your goods.

Why wait in line and waste time, when Polaris Enterprises Customs Brokers BVI can make it happen for you!

Album Review: "Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy"

Barrington Levy's compilation, "Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy" encapsulates the brilliance of this renowned Jamaican reggae artist.

Barrington Levy is one of Caribbean reggae's most popular figures. His "Shine Eye Girl," "Vice Versa Love," "Prison Oval Rock" and "Living Dangerously" are songs familiar to both the old and the young in the Caribbean. In 1998, VP Records released Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy, which features the popular songs mentioned and twelve of Levy's other biggest tracks.

Who is Barrington Levy?

Barrington Levy is a Jamaican reggae artist who started recording songs in 1975. Levy has recorded several albums, including Englishman (1979), Barrington (1993), Prison Oval Rock (1985), and Here I Come (1984). He writes many of his own lyrics and his songs are filled with positive messages. Levy was also featured on Hip Hop artist Shyne's "Bad Boyz" and "Bonnie & Shyne", which featured on Shyne's self-titled album, released in 2005. This collaboration gave Levy's voice a stronger presence on the airwaves in the United States.

Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy - The Songs

Sixteen tracks make up this compilation of Levy's more popular songs. Released in 1998, the album comprises one of the best collections of any reggae artist's work. It includes collaborations with other reggae artists - "Work" featuring Jigsy King and "Dancehall Rock" featuring Cutty Ranks.

• Barrington Sings That He's "Too Experienced": In the title song "Too Experienced," originally released in 1989, Levy sings of jilted love, describing a lady who he wishes to woo giving him the run-a-around. He says that he's "Too experienced to be taken for stroll/ Too experienced for someone to rock and roll/ Too experienced to be taken for a ride."
• "My Time": Soulful but Serious Reggae: Originally released in 1991, on the album, Divine, "My Time" is a song about struggle. "My Time" was written by reggae artist, [Bob Andy](http://www.bobandy.com/), and has also been sung by Gregory Isaacs. The hook on this powerful song is "I need nothing to be a man, because I was born a man and I deserve the rights to live like any other man."
• "Shine Eye Girl": The Late '70s Hit: One of the older tracks on this album, "Shine Eye Girl" is about a girl whose eyes are glistening and seeking fame. In this ska-styled upbeat song, Levy keeps asking "Wha' you really want, girl?"
• "Living Dangerously" Featuring Bounty Killer: The title of this song offers a powerful statement and the lyrics match the title. Levy and Bounty Killer sing of a lady who can no longer be trusted because of her unscrupulous behavior. Bounty Killer sings "Gal, you living too dangerous, better if you give it up."

Barrington Levy is a well-known Jamaican reggae artist who has released several reggae albums and countless popular songs. The album Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy is a compilation of songs from the 1970s to the 1990s, featuring Levy's smooth voice and realistic lyrics.

I am...

I'm not:
ugly
full of myself
pessimistic
a bore
hollow
lazy
predictable
a hater
spiteful
a pleaser

I am:
optimistic
real
a critical thinker
harsh
exciting
awake
decisive
a community leader
realistic
fun
crazy

I go with the flow yet I run against the tide....

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Stinkhorn Mushroom in Long Trench, Tortola BVI

Beauty Pageant Tips for Young Women

Taking part in a beauty pageant is hard work, but can be a fun and exciting experience. Contestants need to have support, confidence and training to win.

Women who want to take part in pageants must be hard working, confident, poised, well-read and eloquent. Today, there are pageants for everyone - teenagers, pre-teens, toddlers, seniors and married persons. For any female to be successful in a pageant, she should follow the pageant rules, have a good support system and get training to build her confidence up before the pageant.

Follow the Pageant Rules

Every contestant who wants to enter a pageant should carefully read the pageant rules. There may be age limits or stipulations about marriage that allow or deny permission to enter a pageant. It is also important to confirm the guidelines for each segment, appearances, prizes and reasons for dismissal. By following the rules, a contestant can gain the maximum number of points for each segment and avoid any embarrassing situations.

A Good Support Team - Chaperone, Stylists, Seamstress

A contestant needs to have a good team working to assist her with getting ready for a pageant. The chaperone, stylist, seamstress and designer have to work cohesively for the contestant to win. Some of these persons may charge a fee for assisting but contestants can also seek the help of family members or friends who have previously taken part in pageants.

• Chaperone: The chaperone is the person who works the most with the contestant. He or she offers advice and tips, edits speeches and recommends other professionals who can work on the team. According to Camille Merry, a former pageant contestant and the coordinator of the Miss Teen Diva Pageant in the British Virgin Islands, chaperones do play an important role but should not be given full authority to make all the decisions when it comes to design and talent. Contestants should always enter a show with some ideas for presentations and segments.
• Hair & Make-up: A competent hairstylist and a make-up artist who can work under pressure is necessary for appearances and more importantly on the night of the show. These persons should know the contestant's face, skin and hair so that they are prepared to work swiftly and efficiently.
• Seamstress: Even if costumes, outfits and gowns are pre-ordered, there is a chance that some alteration will be needed. A good seamstress can alter or if needed sew an outfit.

Contestants Need to Practice Speaking, Walking and Answering Questions

• Speech: A beauty queen needs to be eloquent, poised and intelligent. A participant can attend the local Toastmasters for tips on public speaking and also take every opportunity to speak in public - at church, at meetings to get comfortable in front of crowds. Speeches should be concise and follow the pageant guidelines.
• Walking: Walking in a pageant is different to modeling on the runway. In a pageant, a young lady must know the basic stance, stride and the turns. This takes a lot of training and practice so that on the night of the pageant, the contestant is graceful. According to Amy Post in her Suite 101 article, "How to Win a Beauty Pageant: Tips to Help Contestants Get the Crown", a poor pageant walk could cause loss of points. Therefore, she advises that contestants seek the assistance of past winners.
• Answering Questions: Every participant in a pageant must be able to answer questions and be interviewed. Contestants are encouraged to have their chaperone conduct mock interviews to increase the level of comfort and reduce nervousness.

Advice from a Pageant Winner

Raemona Maloney is the first ever Miss Teen Diva 2007, 1st Runner-Up in the Miss New Testament Church of God Pageant and she is the reigning Miss East End/Long Look. To ladies wanting to enter a pageant, she offers that "when it comes to pageants, you have to be yourself, but if there is room for improvement allow it to happen. Remember you're not just in it to win it, but also to make a difference in you, your community and country."

Contestants in a beauty pageant should focus on themselves from their inner being to the outer appearance. Chaperones and the rest of the support system help to encourage and build a young woman's confidence and skills. While following the pageant guidelines, working with her support team and undergoing the necessary training, a contestant is better prepared to take part in a pageant and to possibly win. 

In a Blogger State of Mind

Another day - another milestone. My blog continues to increase its reach and that's what I want! Many thanks to my subscribers and my readers. Please always feel free to post a comment or inbox me a message. I've gotten a comment as far as Spain and I look forward to more.

I share a lot about my life and m personal thoughts and I think that's what a blog is supposed to be. It's like an online diary that you can share with the world. When I pass on, people can look back and say that I've made some contribution to the World Wide Web other than just Facebook pokes and posts.

I wish you a blessed day and hope that you too will be inspired to start a blog or something that you've always wanted to do. Don't be shy and don't worry. 2013 is about new beginnings. We either have to step up or step down. Weigh your opportunities and see what works for you. I've dropped a few things along the way and have picked up some new ones.

We have some things coming up with Miss Teen Diva and I am excited about this because it's a great way to give back and inspire young people. What can you do to make a positive change? It can be simple! Just do it - make it happen!

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I'm Still Grumpy

I'm still grumpy. Yes, I am. I'm pretty nice too, you know. But I have my grumpy days and grumpy ways. Should yo worry? No! I usually keep my grumpiness to myself. I don't say much about it and I don't perform it much. But believe it; the grumpiness is there.

Some days it's worse than others. I may suck my teeth or I might snarl. Grrrrrr! It doesn't mean that I don't like you or that you have offended me. I'm just grumpy and don't want to interact.

Mind you, I'm not frumpy, lumpy or stumpy - I'm just grumpy! Maybe I'm more productive that way; maybe on that day, I don't mind what I say. Cause when I get this grumpy feeling, I just a little crazy, a little lazy and even sometimes hazy.

Never mind me - I'm just grumpy.

Take a laugh!

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Happy 2013!

Greetings on the first glorious morning of 2013! I pray that your dreams and aspirations will be fulfilled and that your heart is filled with joy. Don't hold on to the past but live in the moment. Acknowledge past failures but move foward with the joy in knowing that God provides a second chance. Do your best in everything you do and keep the faith!

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