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Trying to keep track of your daily tasks for business, personal, and everything else in-between is a struggle. That is why our BlackBerry organizes us and keeps us on track. As someone who requires complete control over her To Do's I'm always searching for an application to reduce unnecessary steps to be me focused. Wise Tasks is not just your basic task application. It works Read more [...]

As I write this, Kevin, Adam, Bla1ze, and Simon have either just arrived or en route to Toronto, which will be ground zero for CrackBerry HQ as we work up to the launch of BlackBerry 10. So the timing seems right to talk about the huge comeback that BlackBerry and parent company Research In Motion are making. And I'm talking about both on the stock market and in the media. Read more [...]

Just in case you simply cannot wait for January 30th to roll around, Telekom Presse has posted up yet another video of the BlackBerry Z10. This time around, we get to see the BlackBerry Z10 hanging out with the likes of the iPhone 5 and put to some quick tests for comparsions sake. Given the BlackBerry Z10 is noted to not be final or shipping software, the comparison in the Read more [...]

Exploring everything from rocky marriages to bizarre power struggles to heartbreaking sexual abuse, dramas made their presence felt on the Jamaican stage throughout 2012. True, in local theatre comedies can be relied on to get more bodies in the seats, but for my money the dramatic fare consistently allows for more impressive performances from the actors.  Relative newcomer Risanne Martin admirably Read more [...]

FUN WEEKEND, WORTHY CAUSE: TALLAWAH’s Jamaican of the Year honoree, Usain Bolt, has big, exciting things planned for 2013 – and I’m not just referring to his gold-medal prospects at the World Athletic Championships in Russia this summer. Prior to that, the sprinting legend and the hard-working team behind his non-profit foundation will be raising funds for its kid-friendly projects by joining Read more [...]

In repeated interviews, Abigail Grant has emphasized a fervent desire to explore new frontiers in her artistic life. As it happens, the talented actress is now one step closer to realizing her dream, due in large part to her planned migration to the United States this week. As she tells it, after months of wait-and-see, her dad has successfully filed for her.  “I am ready to broaden my horizons. Read more [...]

Sony announced it's selling its headquarters building, located on 550 Madison Avenue, New York. The sale price is $1.1 billion. What's interesting is that under the conditions of the deal, which should go through some time in March, Sony's various businesses will stay in the building for another three years. After repaying the debt related to the building and various other fees, Sony expects to net Read more [...]

Yup, after years of poor performance in the mobile phone sector, LG may actually be back on track. We last heard that they've sold some 55 million handsets in 2012, even though their Optimus G was not doing terribly well, selling only 1 million units during the first 4 months of its availability. But hey, perhaps due to the incredible popularity of the competitively priced and Google-sanctioned LG Read more [...]

After the US version of the Nokia Lumia 920 received the Portico update, its now the turns of the international version of Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 to receive the update. The over-the-air software update is reportedly rolling out to the users across the globe. The versions of their respective firmwares fix the image processing which resulted in blurry shots in good light. The update also Read more [...]

UIM Records has been on the musical radar since 1999 but it was not until five years ago that the production company came into its own. The initials stand for Unity In Motion and Uptempo International Music. According to Andrew 'Anju Blaxxx' Myrie (the label's co-owner and senior engineer/producer), UIM brings something different to the entertainment landscape. "We are an independent music Read more [...]

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Leigh Vogel/WireImage On Monday, President Obama will talk about protecting children during his speech. But he knows that over the next four years he will be asked to make decisions that will result in the killing of the children, not because he is an evil man but Read more [...]

LOVERS of roots-reggae turned out in their thousands for opening night of Rebel Salute Friday at Richmond Estate in St Ann. Patrons blew their horns in support of 'host' Tony Rebel, Professor Nuts, Louie Culture, Etana, Marcia Griffiths and Tarrus Riley. However, it was Beres Hammond for whom the plastic horns resonated loudest. There was not a dull moment. In his 45-minute set, as he rocked Read more [...]

Competitive field line up for best Reggae Album honoursJordane Delahaye, Gleaner WriterThe National Academy of Recording Arts and Science will once again honour select musicians and others who are instrumental in the world's music industry at music's most prestigious award ceremony.The 55th staging of the annual Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on February 10 and reggae enthusiasts are waiting Read more [...]

SACRED HEART RIDDIM (DANCEHALL) 2013Posted on 19 January 2013. Tags: 2013, albums, alliance, bounty killer, dancehall, dj sound effects, downloads, efx, empre, gaza, gully, jamaica, mavado, music, reggae, riddims, singles, soca, trinidad, video, vybz kartelProd: SOCIALYAADTrack List: 01. ANDREW WADA BLOOD – SUFFERATION 02. BLAK DIAMON – WATCH THE FAKES 03. BUGLE – LOVE YUH LIFE 04. JAH VINCI Read more [...]

Talented dancehall newcomer Merchant is having the time of his life in music. The soft-spoken singjay is currently enjoying lots of attention with his recently released single titled Move Out Mi Things. Merchant is very happy about the response that the song is getting and he plans to build on it. "I feel very good about the response my single is getting, it's getting some Read more [...]

Other Stories Pictures with purpose   Triumphant return for Terror Fabulous at Rebel Salute   Roots, rock, Rebel   Label strives for Unity in Motion   Say no to sex   Les Misérables for a worthy cause   Tydal set great year   Samoke Read more [...]

He describes himself as a versatile artiste who is ready for the world to embrace and savour his musical artistry. Michael Bembridge, known musically as Vitchous, is ready for the big stage. The singjay, who started out as a dancer, began to hone his musical chops while attending the Happy Grove High School in Portland, where he resided. His love for music and entertainment Read more [...]

Jordane Delahaye, Gleaner WriterJamaica is often lauded worldwide for reggae music and the immense impact the genre has had on the international music scene. The fact that such an original and transcending genre had come from such a small island, helped Jamaica to leave an indelible mark on the world stage.Reggae music, however, is not the only original sound to come from the country; in fact, it may Read more [...]

80′S ROCK RIDDIM (DANCEHALL) 2013Posted on 19 January 2013. Tags: 2013, albums, alliance, bounty killer, dancehall, dj sound effects, downloads, efx, empre, gaza, gully, jamaica, mavado, music, reggae, riddims, singles, soca, trinidad, video, vybz kartelProd: FLAVA MCGREGORTrack List: 01. ADELE HARLEY – FEEL SO HIGH 02. AMMOYE – STAY 03. ARRON SILK – OH ME OH MY 04. CARROLL THOMPSON – WHAT Read more [...]