Top 10 movies of 2009
Despite the ongoing world recession, motion pictures retained their popularity, not only in the United States, but Jamaica. Indeed, box-office receipts for movies released in the US last year soared to a record US$10.6 billion, surpassing the previous record of US$9.7 billion in 2007.

All that jazz!
The Gleaner's Janet Silvera was among the crowd that turned out for the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium on Thursday night. Here are some highlights.

Get a load of new iPad - call me Mr Sleek
After just an hour with an iPad, I came away with a preliminary verdict. Despite some flaws, this is one slick device. Steve Jobs intrigued me in his slow, showman-like presentation Wednesday when he said the US$499-and-up iPad is "so much more intimate than a laptop...

Mobile computing redefined - Flirting with the Nokia N900
A few years ago, the term 'smartphone' usually meant the integration between a basic portable phone and an organiser/PDA to help keep individuals from missing their appointments. Nowadays, smartphones have advanced so quickly that they're on the verge of phasing out the traditional computer.

Sweet sweet potato
The sweet potato is probably the most widely used ground provision because of its taste, versatility and nutritional value. Sweet potatoes are of the Morning Glory convolvulaceae family. The sweet potato is known as batata, the Indian word for sweet potato.

The Medusa is the crave rave
Whether it's to blow off some steam after work or just to catch up with friends, Jamaicans are always looking for a new place to hang out. With so many options, where do you choose?