Tuesday, February 09, 2010

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Thanks for nothing, Brangelina

Well. I don't about you, but I've recently taken to bed since rumours of Brad and Angelina's pending breakup slithered out into the cosmos. I mean, really. Really? Talk about your shake-ups and crumbling social structures. We look to our rock-solid institutions for hope and inspiration, don't we? B ...more

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Mistress material

Sunday, February 07, 2010

So shall you share All that he does possess, By having him Make yourself no less. -- Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet 1, 3 SOMEHOW the words share, possess, having and less, seem to stand out in the above quote. Maybe they resonate well with that s ...more

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My Kingston - Leon

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Leon - Actor and Singer What are your earliest memories of Kingston? The pretty uptown gals, who acted like they didn't want to talk to me. What do you miss when you are not in Kingston? The pretty uptown gals, who now talk to me. What are yo ...more

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Talking LOVE

Sunday, February 07, 2010

SO asked a few of our favourites to spill the beans on their favourite Valentine's Day memories and wishes here goes: Steve Wilson One year my girlfriend and I were staying with her parents in Toronto for a few weeks and I figured on a low-key Vale ...more

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Necessary Luxury - Robert McHugh

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Managing DirectorGourmet to Go Catering ServicesFirstly, there's my Diamonds cologne by Armani: This cologne, in my opinion, is one of the best in the Armani line. It's a great first impression when meeting people. I am a gadget freak, so my BlackBe ...more

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Cocktails With... Nadia Stanley

Sunday, February 07, 2010

As co-director of Stanley & Empress boutique and a television and music production insider Nadia Stanley is always on the go. Luckily, she pauses long enough to catch her breath in the garden at Starapples Restaurant, share a drink and tell us of ...more

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Cool Therapy

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Red Stripe Brand Manager Safia Cooper (left) shares lens time with Grammy Award-winning American R&B soul singer India.Arie during the sixth annual EME Awards staged on Thursday night at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The singer received the EME Inte ...more

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Jamaica Pegasus "Best Kept Secret"

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Fay Ann Hutchinson Executive Insurance Agent Good judgement is a definite requirement in successfully navigating the intricate world of insurance. It's a road Fay Ann Hutchinson knows well as a senior professional in that sector. She engages the ...more

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Harry Potter's Emma Watson named Hollywood's highest-paid actress

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Last year was a big one for Emma Watson. She had her final teenage birthday, she started university -- and she managed to become the highest-paid female star in Hollywood. The Harry Potter actress, 19, is said to have banked more in 2009 than establ ...more

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Sweet smell of success: Beyoncé launches a new fragrance

Friday, February 05, 2010

Instead of taking a few days off to bask in the glory of her Grammy success on Sunday night, Beyoncé was straight back to work launching her new fragrance. She is currently on a promotional blitz in New York, where she has made a series of in-store ...more

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Fatalities decrease in January

Friday, February 05, 2010

ROAD fatalities have decreased by 26 per cent for the month of January, compared to the same period last year. According to the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the transport ministry, 26 persons have been killed in January compared to 35 last year. O ...more

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Increased age limit would harm new car industry -- LaCroix

Friday, February 05, 2010

PRESIDENT of Automobile Dealers Association (ADA), Kent LaCroix has defended his association's position that the age limit on imported vehicles should remain at three years. The ADA president said that vehicles brought in at a significantly lower pr ...more

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Toyota starts pedal fix

Friday, February 05, 2010

TOYOTA Motor Corporation said Monday that it will start fixing faulty gas pedals this week after mass recalls dented its reputation and prompted competitors to challenge the world's top car maker. Toyota's US unit said the Japanese company had "deve ...more

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Be careful -- you could 'void' your licence sticker

Friday, February 05, 2010

MOTORISTS might be surprised to know that if the licence disc (sticker) is not properly affixed to a windscreen, it is advisable to leave it in place, for if the sticker is removed it automatically becomes void and attracts a $500 fee, payable to the ...more

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2010 Cadillac SRX -- fashionista with function

Friday, February 05, 2010

Forget whatever you knew or heard about the previous-generation SRX, which had such a trucky ride I wouldn't call it a "crossover" with carlike drivability. The engineered 2010 SRX, sourced from an Opel platform, is such an improvement in ride qual ...more

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Toyota says Prius had brake design problems

Friday, February 05, 2010

TOKYO - Toyota acknowledged that it has begun fixing problems with the brakes in its prized Prius, but remains undecided about a recall, adding to the catalogue of safety woes -- and muddled responses -- at the Japanese automaker. Toyota Motor Corp, ...more

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A-listers gather in Hollywood to record We Are The World for Haiti

Thursday, February 04, 2010

A host of stars gathered in a Hollywood recording studio on Monday to record a cover of We Are The World to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Legendary producer Quincy Jones and singer Lionel Richie invited stars including Barbra ...more

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Donovan 'Does' Yoga

Thursday, February 04, 2010

I recently have become inspired by Donovan Manning, Master Yoga and Pilates Instructor, to begin exploring a practice in Yoga. Last week, I decided to interview him and get a closer look inside the world of a true Yogi. Here's what he had to share. ...more

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Sweet or Dry - describing what you like

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Describing the type of wine one likes can prove for most quite a challenge. Wine certainly has its own vocabulary but with a little practice these perceived challenges can become a no-brainer. Many centuries ago, wine descriptions in the Roman era f ...more

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Preparing for baby Part 2: Completing the set

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Bumpers usually have a piping cord or ruffle at the top, but I've decided to make a more contemporary style that's squared and requires a little more time and effort. So for this project you will need: o 2 yards 54-60-inch wide fabric of your choice ...more

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Gorgeous Grammy Garbs

Thursday, February 04, 2010

The red carpet at the 52nd Grammy Award saw music's brightest stars being styled to perfection, here's a look at some of the dresses we fell in love with. Swift Country singer Taylor Swift wore a sapphire Kaufmanfranco gown complete with a geometri ...more

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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Regular readers know that I like to go back to the basics now and then, so this is my first back to basics feature for 2010. The economic climate has many of us back in the kitchen. Have you ever picked up a great-looking cut of meat, prepared it in ...more

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Supermodels strip off for LOVE magazine cover

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

They are some of the world's most famous clothes horses. But Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and David Walliams' fiancée Lara Stone have proved they look just as good without a stitch on in their latest magazine shoot. Eight supermodels appeared naked in ...more

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Michael Jackson’s kids emotional at Grammys

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

IT was a standout moment that many considered to be the highlight of the Grammy awards, and one that the rest of the night's performers were hard pushed to top. With their late father absent from the proceedings, Michael Jackson's children Prince M ...more

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Rihanna steals the show in huge ruffles

Monday, February 01, 2010

If Rihanna wanted to appear a strong and confident woman at this year's pre-Grammys party, she certainly succeeded on Saturday night. It was after last year's event that she had the infamous argument with then boyfriend Chris Brown, which ended with ...more

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What women feel

Sunday, January 31, 2010

She's beautiful and therefore to be woo'd She is woman, therefore to be won. -- Shakespeare, 1 Henry VI, V, 3 Do you not know that I am a woman? When I think, I must speak. -- Shakespeare, As You Like It, III, 2 AH women, you gotta love them, ...more

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Do you support the possible sale of Air Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago's national airline, Caribbean Airlines.
 
Yes, it's fine with me.
No, I don't support any sale of Air Jamaica.
No, I just don't like the fact it's being sold to Trinidad.
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