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Zoundria Kanhai, Youthlink Writer Title: BelovedAuthor: Toni MorrisonPublisher: Vintage International Summary
It isn't easy being a teen, especially with constant social and economical challenges looming. Issues stemming mainly from these two factors often put teens in precarious circumstances where making the right decision isn't always the easiest thing to do. Each week we will present a different case and suggest possible solutions/approaches from members of our panel. CASE:
Arianne Hammond, Youthlink Writer Christmas is the time when families get together to eat, laugh, drink and be merry. Our Youthlink family did just that on December 15 to celebrate another year of great work and success. Pizza Hut dared us to try their new supreme specialty pan pizza and their cinnamon cake, 'Cinnaring', which are being offered as part of their great Christmas Party Mixer deal for the holidays.
It wasn't all work and no play for Youthlink in 2012. Let's recap some of the places we went to have fun, indulge in a nice meal, dance the night away and give back in a special way. Sight Seeing & Adventures On a few occasions, we packed our bags, boarded the bus and escaped the busy life in the city to relax at some of Jamaica's finest tourist attraction sites. Prospect Plantation and Dolphin Cove
Christmas is in the air and just about every corporate entity has either extended its opening hours, put in place some of the best Christmas promotions or both, in order to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the season and reap the festive rewards. There should always be a balance, however, between business and personal indulgences for the representatives of these companies, so Youthlink found out some interesting things that they have done or wish they could do for Christmas. 
Racquel Simpson, Youthlink Writer Whether for sipping or for chewing, there are a number of mouth-watering, delectable treats which we simply can't walk away from during the festive season. Some of these palatable must-haves are unique to the Caribbean, while others are universal treats. Check out Youthlink's holiday platter of top-10 foods that continue to tantalise our taste buds year after year, especially in Jamaica.  10. Breadfruit
Racquel Simpson, Youthlink Writer In the midst of all the happenings and excitement, we still need to keep ourselves safe this Christmas season and celebrate sensibly; we all want to see Christmas morning and New Year's Day. Here are some tips from Deputy Superintendent Neville Knight, head of the Community and Safety Branch for the St Andrew South Division. They will help you be safe this holiday season and beyond.  Hanging out with friends Typical ...
Biko Kennedy, Youthlink Writer The quest to find the perfect Christmas gift for him or her is not an easy undertaking. For the most part, gift giving combines a bizarre, even traumatic fulfillment of obligations with a genuine desire to show appreciation.  The budding relationship [Dating for 0-10 months]
Corey I. Lindner, Youthlink Writer What we do repeatedly cultivates a culture and creates a stain that's impossible to remove. What many Jamaicans do to celebrate Christmas is just one example. You can identify a Jamaican Christmas if ...  You find it extremely important to enjoy an exquisite, elaborate, expensive and appetising meal on Christmas Day. Whether you are wealthy, pauperised or in-between, your Christmas dinner must include some variety of the following: curried goat, pork, oxtail, chicken and gungo rice and peas. 
Kareem LaTouche, Youthlink Coordinator