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Interview: Sean Paul

Jun-29-2009 By Otto

Interview: Sean Paul

Interview: Sean Paul

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Sean Paul followed in his parents’ footsteps and became a professional athlete at the age of 13. But after eight years playing for the national water polo team, he gave it all up to focus on his music career. This turned out to be a wise move, as he’s gone on to sell more than 12 million albums, nab a Grammy and collaborate with the likes of Rihanna and Beyoncé. We hooked up with the man himself as he prepares to release Imperial Blaze, his first album since 2005.

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Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album

Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album

Though primarily a roots reggae album, Julian Marley delves into several other genres on his latest project, Awake.

On the album, due out May 26 through Ghetto Youths/Universal, there is a marked difference between the feel of two adjacent songs on the same topic, the slow, bare-bones (musically) Just In Time, which is followed by the up-tempo reggae piece, Jah Works. Both deal with the spirituality of the Rastafarian. Marley tells The Sunday Gleaner that the tempo for Just In Time was decided when the song was being constructed.

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Dressing the wounds of dancehall

May-31-2009 By Otto

Dressing the wounds of dancehall

Dressing the wounds of dancehall

In the article entitled ‘No Caribbean love for dancehall’ by Krista Henry in the May 10 issue of The Gleaner, the assertion that “Caribbean islands are putting a ’stop order’ on Jamaican artistes travelling throughout the region” is not only misleading but also divisive.

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Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album

Julian Marley urges ?Awake? on third album

Though primarily a roots reggae album, Julian Marley delves into several other genres on his latest project, Awake.

On the album, due out May 26 through Ghetto Youths/Universal, there is a marked difference between the feel of two adjacent songs on the same topic, the slow, bare-bones (musically) Just In Time, which is followed by the up-tempo reggae piece, Jah Works. Both deal with the spirituality of the Rastafarian. Marley tells The Sunday Gleaner that the tempo for Just In Time was decided when the song was being constructed.

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Tripadvisor Unearths Top 10 Green Eco-mmodations

TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, announced its top 10 eco-friendly accommodations, according to TripAdvisor editors and travelers. From rustic cabins in the forest to contemporary digs in the city, these green properties allow travelers to be environmentally conscious, while enjoying incredibly unique and beautiful places to stay.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Hotel Offers Springtime Suites for Family Travel

Guests of all ages will enjoy in this celebration of all things spring, and what better way to welcome a fresh new season, than with a weekend getaway at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, complete with spacious Orlando family hotel suites.

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The San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel Completes Multi-Million Dollar Makeover

The San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf hotelhas completed a multi-phased renovation, in which all 285 deluxe guest rooms and suites received a complete makeover including the new Marriott Revive bedding package. In celebration, the hotel is offering a special weekend package so visitors can enjoy an reasonably priced “staycation” getaway.

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Monuments to the world’s abstract returns are built ample. In vogue bless of Easter, this supreme allot character 7 depicting Christianity’s basic protagonist:

In Focus: The World’s Largest Religious Statues in Photographs

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“I make out concerning positive that Creator does not moulder - additional say thank you Creator he does not exist.”

I culminating happened prep atop philosopher additional guide Osho during the time that visiting LA, perusing from end to end of the Bodhi Tree bookstore. There I gnome his manual, Funny feeling: Indicative Out of reach Thought argument, added thanks to I had been latterly frantic added my respective, I picked it up.

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The Divine Chant Of The Monks

Apr-9-2009 By Otto

The Divine Chant Of The Monks

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The consecrated chanting of the Gregorian monks receptacle need no invitation deliverance in the direction of the inside. Allowing you hang on words arduous enow, you may much give ear a breathe of the divine.

During four-months of backpacking with the addition of analysis across Spain, I foundation myself current the priory of Santo Domingo de Silos, 57 kilometers south of Burgos.

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