Archive for 'Viewpoints'
New Year…New You!
Posted on 09. Jan, 2010 by admin.
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By Esther Lawrence Sometimes in relationships, we tend to hang on to someone that we know is not our equivalent. Why we do this is a mystery. Most times it all boils down to not wanting to be alone. So we compromise our integrity so that we have someone to keep us warm and take [...]
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Cyber Love
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by admin.
By Janelle Julien Thanks to technology, many people have had the opportunity to expand their social networks. It’s not so long ago that phone cards were a necessity to call back home to the Caribbean. Then along came email, instant messaging, and the world of online dating services. These technologies have connected people around the [...]
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More Like, DontFlatterHimGirl.com!
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by admin.
By Renee B. The opportunity had me in a headlock. I was stuck at work, and the intensity of my emotions prevented me from concentrating on anything. Before I even knew what happened, my scorned woman within had, with fire in her eyes and shooting from her fingertips, entered his name, age, and city and [...]
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The Caribbean Diaspora – Blacks in Britain
Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by admin.
By David Roberston Wat a joyful news, miss Mattie, I feel like me heart gwine burs Jamaica people colonizin Englan in Reverse By de hundred, by de tousan From country and from town, By de ship-load, by de plane load Jamica is Englan boun. An week by week dem shippin off Dem countryman like fire, [...]
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Welcome to Island Vibes Magazine!
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by admin.
By Dwayne Anderson, Managing Editor When our Editorial Consultant asked me to write something about my reason for starting this magazine, I thought… “Are you kidding me?” that is the easiest thing anyone has ever asked me to do in my life. But, I will not bore you with some long convoluted explanation. The simple [...]
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Workplace Romance: The Sweetest Taboo
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by admin.
By Renee B. It’s right there in plain English in your employee handbook: “Employees must not fraternize with co-workers while on duty.” Some handbooks even shake a finger at fraternizing off duty as well. It’s a funny term, fraternize. It basically puts a bowtie on the concept of grabassing in the copy room, instant messaging [...]