Archive for December, 2009
Travelling to the Caribbean this holiday season? You should know…
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by admin.
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By Anubhav Kapoor This Holiday Season is expected to bring back some impetus to the struggling economies of Caribbean nations as they try to resurrect their tourism industry that has managed to stay afloat in global economic crisis. Anticipations are running high among tour operators, and regional financial analysts have been keeping their fingers crossed [...]
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Long distance relationships…Do they work?
Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by admin.
How to make them successful By Nicole Bowers Long distance relationships can be both hard and rewarding. Having been in a long distance relationship for the past three years and in and out of distance previously, I know how trying it can be. It’s hard when you feel that you are always living for that [...]
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Single for the Holidays?… No Problem!
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Esther Lawrence There’s nothing like having that special someone by your side during the holiday season. Someone to drag around Christmas shopping, hopping around to different holiday parties, cuddle by the fireplace or even just someone to give you that special gift of jewelry, electronics or perfume/cologne. It can be such a warm, fuzzy [...]
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Album Review: A Caribbean Soul Christmas
Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Monique Reuben With the holiday season upon us, many of us are looking for feel good music to get in the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for a Christmas album that’s familiar, yet has a little more flavor straight from the islands, A Caribbean Soul Christmas, is a worthy addition to your holiday collection. [...]
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Holiday Party Etiquette
Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Janelle Julien ‘Tis the holiday party season, a time for schmoozing and boozing at office parties, family gatherings, and after-hours soirees. Does the thought of attending a holiday party make you panic or does it make you giddy with excitement? Whether your social calendar is packed with multiple functions or just one, be sure [...]
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Top Ten Winter 2009 Trends
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Kimberley McLeod The weather outside might be cold, but these trends are hot, hot, hot! 1. THE TREND – Circle Scarves and Snoods WHO ROCKED IT – Missoni and Burberry Fall/Winter 2009 Collections WHY IT WORKS – Circle scarves and snoods (a tubular scarf that’s a mix between a scarf and a hood) are [...]
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Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare’s Comedy with a Caribbean Lilt
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Janelle Julien Shakespeare’s romantic, clever comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, took on a Caribbean flair in Folger Theater’s 2009/10 season-opening production as reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick hide their love behind a war of wit. It’s the ultimate battle of the sexes. Originally set in Messina, Sicily, lovers Claudio and Hero are to be [...]
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Spas with a Caribbean Vibe
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by admin.
By Diego Zerpa Chang During the last few years, many of the top spas around the world have been focusing their overall experiences on presenting aromas, ingredients and sounds from their local areas of establishment and on fashioning treatments that revive the culture and the traditional remedies from that particular place, whether it is a [...]