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AP In this posed picture a smart phone displays the Microsoft sign in page, in London.
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Could you survive without Microsoft?

When I arrived at work to discover that Outlook had vanished from my computer, I wondered how I was supposed to get through my working day. No emails. No calendar. No meeting invitations. Then another thought crossed my mind: when did we become so dependent on a single technology company that losing access to one application could disrupt our entire working routine? And what is the financial and environmental cost of that dependence?

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Hungarian architect and inventor Erno Rubik attends the opening event of Rubik’s Cube production line of the Jasz-Plasztik plastic processing company in Jaszbereny, Hungary.
15 Nov, 2026 0

An iconic puzzle comes home as production of the Rubik’s Cube returns to Hungary

BUDAPEST (AP): More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world’s most popular and beloved puzzles whose appeal has spanned…
15 Nov, 2026 0

Motivation follows action

How often do we postpone something important because we do not feel motivated? We imagine that one morning we will wake up inspired, energetic, and ready to transform our lives. We listen to inspiring…
The Taino (Arawak) rock carving ‘One-Bubby Susan’, located at Woodside, St Mary.
15 Nov, 2026 0

The first Jamaicans never left

Every time we say “Jamaica,” we speak Taíno. The island’s name comes from Xaymaca, the word the Taíno used for the “land of wood and water”, and it is only the beginning of a legacy that still lives…
15 Nov, 2026 0

Poems

My Name Is Stop! My name is Stop! Do not harass me I’m here to work Not to start a family I’m bombarded with suggestive gestures Unwelcome requests and sexual innuendos These forms of harassment…
Abdul Salam Kumar, makes traditional diyas, ahead of Diwali at his workshop.
08 Nov, 2026 0

The humble earthen lamp that lights a million hearts

As the darkness of the new moon night descends, India is illuminated by the tiny flames which flicker to life, lining doorsteps, illuminating windowsills, decorating temples, and glowing on verandas.…
08 Nov, 2026 0

Whisper to the universe

Nature has always been our silent companion. The five elements — water, fire, earth, air, and space — are not just around us; they are also within us. Each element helps us to restore our inner…
Floral tribute in observation of Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph located in National Heroes Park in Kingston.
08 Nov, 2026 0

We remember, we honour

There are moments in a nation’s history that must never be forgotten, names absent from history books, sacrifices not fully understood, and acts of courage deserving of recognition. Remembrance Day…
Ewan McAnuff’s Picnic in Hope Gardens caught the attention of Tyrel Creary and his grandmother, journalist, Rowena Christine King.
01 Nov, 2026 0

Accolades for JN exhibition at inaugural WIFAX

From its collection of works of art showcasing some of Jamaica’s foundational figures and artists, The Jamaica National Group helped transform the Penthouse Suites at the ROK Hotel in downtown…
Justice Patrick Robinson about to have his copy of ‘Before the Rain’ signed by Christine Craig.
01 Nov, 2026 0

‘Before the Rain’ – and then it came

The launch of Before the Rain, Christine Craig’s wonderful new collection, was held on Sunday, October 25, at the School of Drama, Edna Manley College. The author captivated the audience with her…