Vitamin D and Jamaica's natural medicine

posted by Focused on February 9, 2011 @ 3:59 pm in HEALTH

Of all the vitamins, vitamin D is perhaps the one whose importance is most overlooked. Its main source comes from something that Jamaica has in abundance: sunshine. The Gleaner’s recent article about Vitamin D was very enlightening. I was only aware of some of Vitamin D’s benefits. Little

Capitalizing off Caribbean culture

posted by Focused on February 9, 2011 @ 5:12 am in MEDIA

Urban Yard Jamaica recently published an interesting article on an untapped aspect of the Caribbean’s economy : The cultural industry. Culture is the Caribbean’s claim to fame yet not enough has been done by Caribbean countries to capitalize off it. What does capitalizing off culture entail

Positive song of the day: "Rasta love"

posted by Focused on February 8, 2011 @ 1:20 pm in ARTS

Upcoming reggae artist Protoje blesses us with today's positive song of the day. The song is also a collaboration with the multi-talented Ky-Mani Marley. Here is "Rasta love". Love has no man-made boundaries!

Investment made easier with technology

posted by Focused on February 8, 2011 @ 10:43 am in MEDIA

If you haven’t used an investment map before, I suggest that you give it a try as soon as possible. Forget about your actual income level and put yourself in the shoes of an investor. It will perhaps enhance your perspective with regards to how you look at a country’s investment potential.

Financial literacy in Jamaican schools: Good news!

posted by Focused on February 7, 2011 @ 6:59 pm in MEDIA

Do you remember an article I posted on this site that referred to the need for financial literacy to be tought in schools? If you do, which I hope, you will find the following news refreshing. Today's Gleaner reported that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is "offering financial lessons in schools

Positive song of the day: "Lioness on the rise"

posted by Focused on February 4, 2011 @ 6:01 pm in ARTS

Today's positive song of the day is performed by another talented and deep singer. Enjoy "Lioness on the rise" by Queen Ifrica.   Stay on the rise!

A jamaican success story

posted by Focused on February 4, 2011 @ 5:11 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

How familiar are you with the Jamaica-based MVP track & field club ? In case you didn’t know, it is a club whose stable of athletes includes sprint stars such as Shelly-Ann Fraser, Asafa Powell, Melaine Walker and many others. Having produced the majority of Jamaica’s recent Olympic and

Positive song of the day: "I was born a winner"

posted by Focused on February 2, 2011 @ 4:35 pm in ARTS

The title of this song alone makes it worth listening to. "I was born a winner" by Freddie McGregor is today's positive song of the day. You're a winner!

A look at Malaysia's development

posted by Focused on January 31, 2011 @ 11:19 am in MEDIA

How familiar are you with Malaysia in terms of development? It was a poor country 40 years ago but is now a middle-income country with a vibrant economy. Its prime minister is aiming for Malaysia to be a high-income country by 2020. How did Malaysia achieve such an rapid and impressive turnaround? By

Positive song of the day: "Greetings"

posted by Focused on January 29, 2011 @ 7:35 pm in ARTS

Today's positive song of the day comes courtesy of Half Pint. Here is "Greetings" Greetings to you!