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Fallen for the Arabian: A novel by Claire Bijou
Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine It’s one thing to tell a story; to put it in writing is just another. Claire Bijou has done that by releasing her first novel titled Fallen for the Arabian, a tale of major twists and turns, of a never-ending saga that exposes...
Famous Haitian poet Georges Castra dies
CSMS Magazine The literary world suffered a great loss with the passing of Georges Castra last Friday January 24. Castra was an impeccable figure of contemporary Haitian poetry. He was a committed activist whose works were published in both Creole and...
Sport legend Kobe Bryant among 5 people killed near Los Angeles
Breaking News CSMS Magazine Unbelievable, but it was just confirmed by the LA Times. Koby Bryant, the basketball legend who’s won the hearts of millions at home and across the world, was reportedly killed this afternoon in a helicopter crash in Calabasas,...
Elizabeth Warren’s attack on Bernie Sanders: A major faux pas
By Ardine Isma CSMS Staff Writer After days of rumors, accusing Bernie Sanders of being sexist, the political debate on Tuesday night confirmed the disingenuousness that has always existed in the Elizabeth Warren campaign war machine. It is hard to imagine...
Bill Clinton says he never misuses Haiti’s money after the earthquake
CSMS Magazine In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, former US president Bill Clinton reaffirms once more that he did not mishandle the money that was donated to Haiti for the rebuilding effort after the 2010 earthquake that left close to half of...
Prolific writer Bernard Diederich has died
Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine He was one of the most revered writers of our time. Calling him “prolific” was an understatement. Late yesterday afternoon, my good friend Camille Gauthier called me to let me know of his passing. I hadn’t talked to him...
Haiti: Ten years after the devastated earthquake
CSMS Magazine It’s been ten years since an earthquake left almost a half of a million Haitians dead. Is there anything to show for in term of the rebuilding effort? Observers will tell you there is hardly any. On the contrary, government corruptions...
Flexibility Is the Key to Your Health
By Esther Diaz CSMS Magazine Stretches that will pay your body back as you age. As we age, we often lose flexibility. It can make stretching harder—but also more important. It’s funny how simple stretches can change your life. A 2019 analysis of...
Blistered Broccoli Rabe with Orange and Sesame
By Martine Berger CSMS Magazine Active: 20 min Total: 20 min The dry heat of a skillet with no oil adds a little sear to broccoli rabe and oranges. Seasoned with a toasty sesame, it’s a standout side. 2 oranges, cut in half 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about...