What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?

Sickle cell anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."

Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the center. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain the protein hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin). This iron-rich protein gives blood its red color and carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Sickle cells contain abnormal hemoglobin that causes the cells to have a sickle shape. Sickle-shaped cells don’t move easily through your blood vessels. They’re stiff and sticky and tend to form clumps and get stuck in the blood vessels. (Other cells also may play a role in this clumping process.)

The clumps of sickle cells block blood flow in the blood vessels that lead to the limbs and organs. Blocked blood vessels can cause pain, serious infections, and organ damage.

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Capital City: Kingston

National Bird: Doctor Bird

National Fruit: Ackee

National Dish: Ackee and Saltfish

Telephone Area Code: 876

Jamaica is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth.

Geography: Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, measuring 146 miles at its widest point.

Democracy is complete, with an elected Parliament, a Prime Minister, an elected House of Representatives and a Senate.

Population standing at 2,731

Snakes are extremely rare. They were killed off by the mongoose, imported to exterminate canefield rats.

Climate is year-round summer with no definite rainy season, although it usually rains most in May and October. North-easterly trade winds blow continually.

Orchids grow wild all over Jamaica—200 species of them, 73 of which are found nowhere else. There are also 500 species of fern and 1,000 species of trees.

Blue Moons happen in Jamaica. Sapphire-coloured moons have been observed half a dozen times during the last 40 years.

The Coconut Palm is not native to Jamaica or the West Indies. Surprisingly nor are sugar cane, bananas, mangoes, breadfruit or bamboo. They were all brought to the island at various stages in its history. The original Arawak inhabitants lived mainly on corn, fish and yams.

Currency- Jamaica's currency is the Jamaican dollar, not to be confused with the U.S. dollar. The value of the Jamaican dollar fluctuates but in June 2008 it was approximately JA$68 to US$1

Sources:  Caribbean Central  ,Mobay.com

Peace,

Caribgem
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• Name:  The Poetic Therapist aka Mister Wright
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Born & Raised:  Richmond, VA

Album:  Assume the Position

Affiliated w/:  Phat Cat Entertainment

Been In the Game:  3 years doing spoken word; Rapping & writing R&B lyrics since 1995

Has worked w/:  "E" The R&B Hip Hop Rockstar

Favorite Artists:  Gerald Levert, Luther Vandross, or simply someone that can make me feel what their saying

Has Performed: DMV area -- Bohemian Caverns, Bar Nun
    
Upcoming Projects:  Traveling in the mid-west and west coast areas

Favorite Saying/Quote:  Don't make Excuses, Make Arrangements

Best Attribute: My Heart

Staying Motivated:  Listening to people's thoughts and feelings

Contact Info:
    ** MySpace -- www.myspace.com/misterwrightsplace 
    ** Email -- management@phatcats.com   (bookings, appearances, etc.)
    ** Email -- thepoetictherapist@gmail.com  
    ** Website(s)--  www.thepoetictherapist.com , www.phatcats.com  
    

Thank you Poetic Therapist, for joining us on Indie Luv!  Lookout for our full length interview with 'Mister Wright' coming soon!  Talk at cha soon....


Peace,

Caribgem
caribgem@wowuradio.net

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• Name:  Enoch the 7th Prophet aka Mr. Vic aka Metatron
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Born & Raised:  Washington, DC & raised in Montgomery County Maryland

Album(s):  7th Prophet EP, Tone Scientizt LP

Label:  Keep It Forward Records

Been In the Game:  10+ years

Has worked w/:  Den'D Productions, Jeru the Damaja, KRS-One, Masta Ace, and more!

Favorite Artists:  Redman, Grand Puda, Sadat X, ED OG

Has Performed: DMV area, NJ, Philly, SC, FL, GA, NY
    
Upcoming Events:
    ** June 27-29 -- 3 day lecture/retreat in Brunswick, GA.  He will be sharing his RAP (Rhythm and Poetry); breaking down images that surround us in daily life; and ecutaining a workshop on HIP HOP.

Upcoming Projects:
    **  Data Frequency (summer '08)
    **  Balance Approach Vol. 1 (summer/fall '08)
    **  Sun Papers (winter '09)
    **  Metatron (spring '09)

Wants to be remembered for:  Trying to make others think outside the box

Fact:  Only Emcee in the DMV area w/ a female DJ -- big shouts to DJ Earth 1!!

Contact Info:
    ** MySpace -- www.myspace.com/tonescientizt
    ** Email -- divinechakra1995@gmail.com  (bookings, appearances, etc.)
    ** BlogTalk --  www.blogtalkradio.com/mentalsalvation
    

Thank you Enoch, for stopping by Indie Luv!  Lookout for our full length interview with "Mr. Vic" coming soon!  Unitl next itme peoples....


Peace,

Caribgem
caribgem@wowuradio.net

Peace & Blessings,

First off, thanks to ALL that tuned in for the 2nd airing of Indie Luv w/ our Featured Artist of the Nite, Walking Contradiction.  We played a few tracks from his album "My Words...My Passion" which he calls the "perfect marriage of poetry & music".  Tracks played were "Hello" & "Across the Room" feat. Evan Andre along with "Ujamaa" wrapping up the show.

Walking Contradiction joined the show for a few minutes to talk about his upcoming projects, how he stays motivated and ways to keep his skills tight.  He is sound is rightfully called "The Poetry & Soul Music Hybrid".

For those of you that missed it, here a little background info on him:

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• Name:  Walkin Contradiction aka WC (we pronounce it Dub-C)
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Born & Raised:  Newark, NJ

Album:  "My Words...My Passion"  (2008 pkg includes concert DVD + 2 CDs)

Label:  Beyond Music Records, LLC

Past Performances: 
    ** The Red Lounge in DC w/ CWT! RADIO (March); 
    ** Leukemia Benefit Concert in NJ (March); 
    ** Lupus Benefit Banquet in NJ (April); 
    ** Tru Sound Festival Concert in NJ (April); 
    ** Miss Liberia Pagent in PA (April);

Upcoming Events:
    ** June 25th @ 8pm in Wash, DC -- S.Wet Album Release Party
    ** July 6th @ 8pm in New Orleans, LA -- O.S.S w/ Sunni Patterson

Other Skills:  Empowerment Speaker

Contact Info:
    ** Website -- www.BeyondMusiq.com
    ** MySpace -- www.myspace.com/meetdarealwc
    ** Email -- mosoulmanagement@gmail.com (bookings, appearances, etc.
    

Thank you WC, for stopping by Indie Luv!  Lookout for our full length interview with WC coming soon!



Peace,

Caribgem