Konshens' "The Realest Song": Uplifting dancehall

posted by Focused on January 26, 2010 @ 8:06 am in ARTS

In a time when dancehall music frequently makes the headlines for the wrong reasons, artiste Konshens’ song, “The realest song”, comes as a breath of fresh air. Not only is it uplifting but it sheds a bright light on a reality overlooked by today’s music: Jamaicans who work hard

What is knowledge without imagination?

posted by Focused on January 20, 2010 @ 4:21 pm in SOCIETY

    Albert Einstein once said that “imagination is more important than knowledge”. How does this apply to everyday life? We spend a major part of our lives gaining knowledge via formal education and other channels. The common notion is that knowledge equals power. One cannot

What got Will Smith to where he is?

posted by Focused on January 19, 2010 @ 2:07 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Meteoric! The word is often used to describe Will Smith’s rise to the top of the entertainment world. He has become a Hollywood icon, having the ‘golden touch’ that automatically makes any movie he stars in a box office hit. Before that, Will Smith had a successful rap career and moved

Marianne Williamson's inspirational words

posted by Focused on January 14, 2010 @ 3:42 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens

Under-23 Programme: Good news for Jamaican football

posted by Focused on January 14, 2010 @ 2:29 pm in MEDIA

Today's edition of the Gleaner brought good news in the form of the announcement that Jamaica's Under-23 football programme is set to begin this year. "What's so special about this?", one might ask. Well, the main benefit is that young players who don't make the senior Reggae Boyz team will still be able

5 ways of preventing gender discrimination: Family Edition

posted by Focused on January 13, 2010 @ 1:21 pm in SOCIETY

         Gender discrimination is still common today. Whether it occurs in a blatant or subtle way, gender discrimination has a negative impact on individuals and the community. As it is the case with the rest of society’s ills, prevention must be done in

Concept of the day: Unity

posted by Focused on December 21, 2009 @ 5:02 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

"We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human

Higglers cut out the middleman

posted by Focused on December 13, 2009 @ 6:57 pm in MEDIA

I came across an interesting article in Today's Gleaner. It sheds light on a growing trend: higglers (Jamaican Informal Commercial Importers) going straight to China to buy goods. Traditionally, higglers would buy goods in places such as Panama and Florida. Although the trip to China is much longer, it

Food, emotions and weight gain: What's the link?

posted by Focused on December 7, 2009 @ 8:14 pm in HEALTH

Food is an important part of our lives for obvious reasons. One is required to eat a certain amount of food in order to function properly. How much is one supposed to eat? That minimum requirement is different for each person. This is due to factors such as an individual’s activity level, build

Happiness inside

posted by Focused on December 2, 2009 @ 6:21 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."   "I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe."   "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."   "It is