Positive song of the day "Stranger in your town"

posted by Focused on November 2, 2011 @ 7:53 am in ARTS

A year has passed since the death of Gregory "The Cool Ruler" Isaacs. Time flies! But he is only gone in the flesh. His music shall remain timeless. "Stranger in your town" is today's Positive Song of the Day. Make it a royal day!

Positive song of the day "Queen and lady"

posted by Focused on October 23, 2011 @ 3:42 pm in ARTS

This one goes out to all the queens and ladies of the world! Beres Hammond's "Queen and lady" is today's positive song of the day. Be proud!

Ways to start a book club for kids

posted by Focused on June 19, 2011 @ 9:45 am in MEDIA

“The ability to read awoke inside me some long dormant craving to be mentally alive.”                   Malcom X   Reading is essential if one wants to develop one's mind. When it comes to children, reading definitely provides the

Positive Song of the day "Goodness & Mercy"

posted by Focused on June 18, 2011 @ 12:31 pm in ARTS

Glen Washington reminds us of what is really important in life in today's Positive Song of the Day. How good is life without goodness in your heart? Here is "Goodness & Mercy". Enjoy!     Have a good day!

Jamaican web firm seeks to patent anti-piracy software

posted by Focused on April 1, 2011 @ 7:24 am in MEDIA

A recent Jamaica Observer article reported on a Jamaica-based firm that is in the process of patenting an anti-piracy software that it developed. The software shuts down illegal online rebroadcasters. Read more here.    This is great news as piracy continues to cause Jamaican businesses to

New medical institute opens in St Elizabeth: More options for students.

posted by Focused on March 30, 2011 @ 6:27 am in MEDIA

Today's Gleaner reports that a new medical institute (All American Institute of Medical Sciences) has been established in Black River, St Elizabeth. It is the first medical school to open in Jamaica outside of the University of the West Indies. Read more here.   What does this mean for the area's

Artists stand up for human rights

posted by Focused on March 18, 2011 @ 8:21 am in MEDIA

The Huffington Post published a refreshing article yesterday. It refers to the fact that "more than 130 artists and writers" plan to boycott a branch of the Guggenheim Museum being built in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates unless the local authorities make a bigger effort to ensure that the rights of the

Positive song of the day "Love you"

posted by Focused on February 27, 2011 @ 10:18 am in ARTS

Performed by Agent Sasco, “Love you” is a beautiful song about…you guessed it. Love. Agent Sasco, one of dancehall’s most talented artists, has consistently grown as an artist. “Love you” is definitely a testimony to that. Such a song can only benefit his career and

How free is speech in Jamaica?

posted by Focused on February 24, 2011 @ 7:29 am in MEDIA

Freedom of speech is something that is often taken for granted in many democratic societies. Recent revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have reminded the world that freedom of speech is not a universally enjoyed right. Countless numbers of people in those countries have been thrown in jail for

Positive song of the day: "Patience"

posted by Focused on February 9, 2011 @ 4:35 pm in ARTS

"Patience", performed by Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Nas, is a rhythmically-soothing and lyrically-deep track. It wasn't hard for it to be today's positive song of the day.   Keep elevating yourself!