Month: October 2008
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An Unsung Hero
Dermot Jones, in uniform 1940s. Dermot Melbourne Herrington Jones was in his 30thyear when he jumped from the back of the Black Maria, his boots Continue reading
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A Nation Reinvents Itself
On the eve of probably the most pivotal election in US history, Americans have seen the best and worst of themselves. For matters of race Continue reading
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“Jamaica For Sale” Disturbing Video on Island
The Jamaica Environmental Trust (JET) has launched “Jamaica for Sale”, a 92 minute video documentary highlighting disturbing issues behind the island’s normally rosy sun, sea Continue reading
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Termite Power: Alternative Energy Source?
Some three years have elapsed since I first, rather by a fortuitous accident of circumstances, stumbled on the idea that termites hold the key to Continue reading
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The Wrath of McCain
“To the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee.” Perhaps Continue reading
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Casting Stones – The Death of Reason
I was not at all surprised to read in the Jamaican media of the Rev. Al Miller’s most recent claim regarding divine justice and the Continue reading
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The Silence of the Sands
The most serenely quiet place you could ever find is the heart of the desert at night. Miles away from civilization, this is where peace Continue reading
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She Barks, But Does She Bite?
A recent letter published in the Jamaican tabloid the Star, written to the popular column “Dear Pastor“, tackled an interesting subject. Read for yourself. “Dear Continue reading
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The Nicodemus Effect, Antidote to Bradley’s
As Barack Obama leads in opinion polls across the country, suggesting a sure win if the election were called today, many Democrats are fearful of Continue reading
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From Russia with Love to Sarah Palin
That’s it. Vice President Nominee Sarah Palin has bridged the Bering Strait and the Russians are in love. Watch as Vlad and Boris sing their Continue reading