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FORMULA 1 : MONACO GP - A CRUCIAL RACE FOR VETTEL
The 2018 edition of Formula 1 is not revving in accordance with Ferrari's grand design. At this time in 2017, Vettel was King of the Hill - leading the championship. His start to the 2018 season showed promise, but we all knew that Mercedes would come out swinging in a jiffy. Defending World Champion, Lewis Hamilton has answered the call and is now performing at the level his fans expect. His lead is now 17 points. SENNA In 2017, at Senna's playground - [...]
Social Impact
Landscaped Tourism In a Sea of Plastic
Several weeks ago, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) showed a short documentary related to its Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica campaign. Now, this is (or was) more than just a catchy tune and a strong public education message. It was about ongoing projects on the ground, which will now dry up as the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has withdrawn its funding. Residents from Nine Miles and members of the Nine Miles United District Citizens Association (NUDCA) (L- R) [...]
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Do you have enough insurance?
After my first post about insurance and its importance, I decided that I would do a follow up post. I might not be alone by wondering just how much insurance do we really need? Insurance -Health Most doctors and health facilities accept health cards. They provide consumers with the opportunity to pay less out of pocket for medical procedures. I have found that they can be very helpful if you have a family. Children are notorious for catching whatever virus they come [...]
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Are you ready to get a loan?
What if you realize that your funds are simply not enough to meet your current needs? You might need to purchase a home, a car, pay off medical or school bills and you need the funds now not years later. In that case is a loan right for you? Loans - They are everywhere! I never liked the idea of owing anyone, whether it was the man on the corner or some bank. However times are changing and having and using credit [...]
Social Impact
(Harry and) Meghan: What's the Fascination?
I spent this morning on my favorite social media platform (Twitter) catching up on the feedback to the #RoyalWedding (alternative hashtag: #HarryandMeghan with a tiny icon of two intertwined wedding rings). As expected, some of it was purely gushing. Others wished the newlyweds well - even if grudgingly so. Some sourly declared their lack of interest in the proceedings (and when is England going to pay reparations?) And some seemed to have surprised themselves into finding some meaning in the [...]
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Would you 'rent'/credit furniture and appliances?
I recently visited a friend's home who had just moved into her new apartment. She described the difficulty that she faced when trying to find furniture and appliances that she could afford to furnish her home. The cost for a gas burner ignition range from $60, 000 -$200, 000. depending on the brand and size of the stove. Consumers can settle for smaller stoves with manual ignition which can range from $30,000 - $50,000. A new fridge can also be quite [...]
Finance
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