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Here's another example of something that tastes good, but may not be good for you. ....These insights into the soda industry will definitely make you think twice, before drinking your next can/bottle of soda. Gillian Sources Include Article, "10 thin

Habemus Papas - The Catholic Church Has a New Pope!

Published on 2013-03-13 15:08:28

The Catholic Church has a new Pope (head of their church)! His name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio - Archbishop of Argentina - an Argentinian of Italian heritage, who will hereafter be known as Pope Francis I. [He was elected after...

Remembering Your History to Gain Insight into Your Present

Published on 2013-02-26 09:41:01

(Please press the Play button to load the presentation above). There are many of us who went to school and were tempted to sleep through History class, thinking that a "boring" subject like History, couldn't possibly be important, as it...

How Cost-Effective Promotional Items, Can Ease Trade Show Costs

Published on 2013-02-19 20:16:39

In a down economy, many charities, entrepreneurs and small businesses must find novel ways to cut costs. Thankfully, with Quality Logo Products, you don't have to sacrifice quality for cost. They offer quality promotional items at very low prices...s

This is What Happens When You Wait Too Long, for the Right Moment!

Published on 2013-02-16 19:09:48

There's no time like the present. Make use of it! :) Many thanks to Joelk75 (Flickr). Gillian

Happy Valentine's Day - Cherish Your Special Someone!

Published on 2013-02-14 18:46:09

Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Yes, all you lovers - old and new, are getting quite cozy...just about now...settling in for a long evening ahead (married lovers only :))! But how can this feeling that you have at this very moment,...

Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog's Valentine's Day Shop is Up!

Published on 2013-02-05 17:30:11

Show your Valentine how much you care... ...Get him/her delectable Valentines Day gifts from our Valentine's Day Shop! Out of Valentine's Day Gift ideas? Then check out our shop - we have collated a wide selection of Valentine's Day flowers,...

A Cheaper Way to Access TextBooks (Worldwide)

Published on 2013-02-01 19:02:01

In related post, "A Cheaper Way to Access TextBooks", we proposed that students studying in the USA, rent their textbooks versus buying them outright in order to shave hundreds of dollars off their textbook costs. We mentioned a book rental...

Love is in the Air...Are You Ready?

Published on 2013-01-31 20:13:34

One thing that we're not taught in school is how to be better lovers... ...How to truly open up ourselves to that special someone, so that we can in turn get the love we so richly deserve! Well, in true...

Your Feedback is Like Air...Thank You!

Published on 2013-01-25 22:44:28

Many thanks to AW for sharing his thoughts re Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog. He saw our post, "The Cheapest Way to Access Text Books" and wanted to know if it was applicable globally. Unfortunately it is only applicable...

Lance Armstrong Confession: Twitter Backlash!

Published on 2013-01-15 21:00:27

In an interview to be aired on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. (on The Oprah Winfrey Network), Lance Armstrong (7-time Tour de France champion), confesses to Oprah Winfrey that he doped during his professional cycling career. Here's a snippet of what...

Happy New Year from Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog!

Published on 2013-01-02 17:43:31

Happy New Year from Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog! May this New Year be one of deep reflection and thankfulness to God for His abundant blessings in the simple things we take for granted - fresh fair in which...

Have You Seen Mike?

Published on 2012-12-29 19:49:48

Please allow me to post a very personal post. It is about our dog, Mike (photo), who has been missing since 29/12/2012. He's a Belgian Shepherd mix (a large dog, with brown, black hair), over fourteen (14) years old and...

Season's Greetings from Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog!

Published on 2012-12-25 18:42:49

We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog, wish you, our friends, advertising partners and advertisers, a very Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and belated Happy Hanukkah! We are deeply thankful for your continued visits and support! May this season..

A Convenient Way to Rent Discounted Cars and Trucks in Tampa!

Published on 2012-12-24 13:33:52

If you're vacationing or doing business in Tampa, Florida and need to rent a car/truck at a discount, then tampa car rental is definitely the place to go! They've been in the car rental business for over thirty (30) years...

Altered HIV-Cells Provide Leukaemia Breakthrough!

Published on 2012-12-11 18:14:49

A year ago, 7-year old Emma Whitehead was preparing to die. She had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (aka ALL), which according to Wikipedia.org is, "cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts, where malignant and immature white

Altered HIV-Cells Provide Leukaemia Breakthrough!

Published on 2012-12-11 18:14:49

Kate Middleton Prank Call, Gone Awry!

Published on 2012-12-07 17:11:11

The nurse/receptionist, Jacintha Saldanha, who was pranked by two Australian journalists, pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, has committed suicide. Background On Monday, two Australian journalists (video above), in an effort to g

Jevon Belcher Murder-Suicide - My Take

Published on 2012-12-04 20:52:33

The above video is my take on the Jevon Belcher murder-suicide that occurred on Saturday, December 1,2012. Could this incident have been prevented? I go into detail in the video above. This is the first vidcast from Gillian Campbell, author...

Here comes the bride...

Published on 2012-11-27 19:39:23

Happy Thanksgiving to Our US Friends!

Published on 2012-11-22 18:40:18

Happy Thanksgiving to our US-based Friends!!! (Today, November 22,2012, is being celebrated as Thanksgiving Day in the USA . It's one of the largest holidays in the USA, where families and friends gather to celebrate the day. ...It's also a...

How to Find Your Ideal Luxury Watch for the Holidays!

Published on 2012-11-21 15:31:08

If you intend to buy your ideal luxury watch for the holidays, then you're in for a treat! You can drastically cut down on your search time and costs, by going to a reputable, online luxury watch store, renown for...

Play Your Part on International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse!

Published on 2012-11-20 11:07:45

Today is being celebrated worldwide, as International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. It is a day where globally, persons are being asked to do their part to protect our children from violence and other forms of harm and...

New Scholarships Mentioned on @GWAPBlog

Published on 2012-11-12 13:56:15

Please see our recent Twitter posts on @GWAPBlog for information on new scholarships that are available to US and Jamaican students, starting with: Jamaican students can now apply for the 2013-2014 #CheveningScholarships to study in the UK,More info.

Congrats to S.T.E.T.H.S for Winning the Ben Francis Cup!

Published on 2012-11-10 20:32:18

Congratulations go out to St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) for winning the Ben Francis Cup for three (3) times in a row! ...Aka a 3-peat! [The Ben Francis Cup is one of five (5) competitions in the ISSA School...

Congrats to President-Elect Barack Obama!

Published on 2012-11-06 22:35:19

Congratulations go out to US President-Elect Barack Obama who has won the Electoral College Votes, with 274 votes to Mitt Romney's 203 votes. However, the Popular Vote of: Mitt Romney - 50% Barack Obama - 49% ...may prove problematic for...

USA Election Results So Far

Published on 2012-11-06 22:27:12

So, we're following the USA General Elections courtesy of CNN via Television Jamaica, CBS News, the BBC and Nationwide Radio (Jamaica). [These elections really do matter, worldwide, seeing that the USA is one of the most powerful nations, economicall

Google Crisis Maps Helps You Navigate Areas Affected by Superstorm Sandy

Published on 2012-11-05 15:30:39

Google recently released Google Crisis Maps for Sandy - two (2) interactive maps that help you navigate areas in different States (USA), that have been affected by Superstorm Sandy. With Google Crisis Maps you can find the locations where you...

Post Superstorm Sandy: To Our Friends on the East Coast, How are You?

Published on 2012-10-31 15:58:30

From the TV and video footage I've seen, I know that some of our readers on the East Coast and in the Mid Western USA are having a hard time with wind, flood, sand and snow damage from Superstorm Sandy....

Jamaica: Post Sandy Happenings

Published on 2012-10-30 01:08:45

We're happy to report that in some cases, Jamaica is ok, post hurricane Sandy. Eastern, Southern and Northern Parishes of Jamaica, Badly Affected However, the parishes of Portland, St. Mary, St. Thomas, St.Catherine and St. Ann (the Southern, Eastern and...

Hurricane Sandy Nears Northeastern USA: Our Prayers are With You!

Published on 2012-10-29 13:25:17

According to CBS News, "the US National Hurricane Center is reporting that, Hurricane Sandy, is still a Catgeory 1 hurricane. At 11:00 a.m. EST, the storm was centered about 260 miles south-southeast of New York City. It is moving north-northwest...

Tropical Storm Sandy Update: Sandy Now a Hurricane

Published on 2012-10-24 12:04:29

Sandy has now been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane. Her wind speeds are 80 mph and she is moving North at 13 mph. She is located 65 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. Her centre should hit Jamaica at 3:00...

Tropical Storm Sandy Update: Sandy Strengthens to 70 mph

Published on 2012-10-24 11:34:30

===Contains Recent Updates=== According to Weather.Com's Hurricane Central (this is a video link), as of 5:00 am today, Tropical Storm Sandy strengthened to 70 mph, just 4 mph below a Category 1 Hurricane. She is located 120 miles South East...

Hurricane Sandy is to Hit Jamaica Between 2-4 am Wednesday Morning!

Published on 2012-10-23 22:21:03

The Jamaica Meteorological (MET) Service has stated that, contrary to previously announced...Hurricane Sandy will hit Jamaica between 2-4 am tomorrow morning. (So for clarification, Jamaica should begin to feel wind gusts from the outer bands of then Hurricane Sandy, at...

Tropical Storm Sandy to Strengthen as it Reaches Jamaica Tomorrow

Published on 2012-10-23 17:20:08

Here in Jamaica, we're watching Tropical Storm Sandy, which should develop into either a Category 1 or 2 hurricane by the time it hits us, early Wednesday morning. We are currently under a hurricane watch as the storm nears the...

Got Earwax? Leave it Alone!

Published on 2012-10-22 18:18:47

In an attempt to be super clean, we sometimes remove things from our bodies that were really meant to protect us. One of these things is earwax, oft-removed after bathing. However, doctors are now warning us to leave the stuff...

Why Piano Rental is a Better Option, in a Down Economy

Published on 2012-10-12 19:03:52

Listening to music, has the ability to positively affect our mood - but playing an instrument, like the piano, can be an even better mood enhancer. In order to truly enjoy playing your piano throughout its lifetime, however, maybe you...

Windies Win the ICC World T20 Competition, What's Next for Them?

Published on 2012-10-08 22:27:06

The West Indies win the ICC T20 Competition! Congratulations to the West Indies for winning the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 competition, yesterday!!! Yes, the West Indies' team seem to have finally understood that smart team work, self-belief and...

The West Indies are Now in The ICC World T20 Finals, But Can They Win?

Published on 2012-10-06 22:11:22

Well, the West Indies team did good on Thursday...beating Australia by 74 runs in their semi-final match of the ICC World Twenty20 competition. The West Indies batted first and scored 205 runs for 4, while the Australians could only manage...

Can the Windies Make it to the ICC World Twenty20 Finals in Sri Lanka?

Published on 2012-10-02 23:01:23

West Indians got a boost yesterday, when the West Indies Cricket Team (the Windies) won their semifinal place in the ICC World Twenty20 Cup in Sri Lanka. The victory was the usual Winides-style victory, however - them making it through...

Putting Your Problems Into Perspective

Published on 2012-09-18 13:18:27

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Sometimes we get so bogged down with our problems, that we fail to put our lives and our problems into perspective. Yes, our problems are important, but how...

Tropical Storm Isaac now Category 1 Hurricance

Published on 2012-08-28 14:27:14

At 11:25 am Jamaica time (12:25 pm EST time), Tropical Storm isaac developed into a Category 1 hurricane, officially becoming the ninth hurricane this season. It is now located at Latitude 28.4 degrees N, longitude 88.7 degrees West, or 135...

Tracking Tropical Storm Isaac: Update

Published on 2012-08-25 17:30:30

Tropical Storm Isaac drenched Haiti last night: Heavy winds and rains flattened Haiti's tent cities - where 350,000 Haitians have been living, since 2010's devastating earthquake. 1 Haitian has been killed. However, in Jamaica, we've felt minimal effects of the...

Tracking Tropical Storm Isaac

Published on 2012-08-24 20:12:32

For our friends in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Florida and the rest of the South Eastern USA...we have been tracking Tropical Storm Isaac for you. Please also check weather.com, specifically their Map Room, which tells you where Isaac currently is and...

Team Jamaica, London 2012 Olympics: Track & Field - Shining Gold, Silver, Bronze!

Published on 2012-08-05 17:34:52

(We will provide a better video as soon as it becomes available). Today Usain Bolt defied his skeptics and his critics and ran 9.63 secs to win the men's 100m final (of the London 2012 Olympics) in an Olympic Record...

The Gelocast Unna Boot Helps Heal Vein Problems and Ulcers

Published on 2012-08-01 11:58:28

About 1 in 50 people develop venous (vein) ulcers during their lifetime, with these ulcers usually occurring in elderly women. These wounds usually occur at the back of the leg, just below the knee and are as a result of...

The Gelocast Unna Boot Helps Heal Vein Problems and Ulcers

Published on 2012-08-01 11:58:28

Team Jamaica, London 2012 Olympics: Swimming - Alia Atkinson's Gift!

Published on 2012-07-30 21:33:38

Team Jamaica's Alia Atkinson, gave Jamaica a gift yesterday, in the form of an 8th semifinal place, to make it to the finals of the women's 100m breaststroke at the London 2012 Olympics, today! Alia Atkinson's Progress to the Finals...

Team Jamaica, London 2012 Olympics: Equestrian - Dressage Results

Published on 2012-07-28 23:13:10

The London 2012 Olympics continued today with Team Jamaica (the Jamaican team), being aptly represented in the Equestrian (Eventing) event. This event consists of three stages: 1) The Dressage competition 2) Cross Country Racing 3) Show Jumping. The following are...

London 2012 Olympics Schedule, Rocking!

Published on 2012-07-26 23:53:41

Friends, the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics is tomorrow. Yippee! Here's the daily schedule of events from Yahoo Sports...starting from yesterday, when the football events began. The schedule's been nicely organized by day and sporting event, so that...

You Should Buy Your Next Piano From a Reputable Dealer!

Published on 2012-07-19 19:20:23

Whether you're an experienced pianist or just learning to play the piano, you should go to a reputable dealer to buy your next piano. Sherman Clay (Keyboard Instruments Houston) has been in business since 1870 and has been delighting their...

Bob Marley: From Legend to Parasite?

Published on 2012-07-17 23:21:31

Thought the above video and song, "Babylon System", by international reggae legend - Bob Marley, most-fitting for the following post: I heard an interesting interview on Nationwide Radio's This Morning on Monday, July 16, 2012. The hosts - Naomi Francis...

Be Good to You, on World Population Day!

Published on 2012-07-11 17:21:07

Today is being celebrated, globally, as World Population Day! ...an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The theme for this year is, "Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services". Our world population...

Women's Wimbledon Finals 2012: GWAP Blog Tweets!

Published on 2012-07-07 09:11:36

We're enjoying the Women's Wimbledon Finals 2012 between Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska. Please see our tweets @GWAPBlog, for up-to-date commentary and important life lessons to be learned from the match. Gillian

Jamaican Athletes Who Will Represent Jamaica at the 2012 Olympics

Published on 2012-07-04 15:09:50

Yesterday, the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAAs) released that 49 athletes have been named to represent Jamaica at the London 2012 Olympics. (The JAAAs is the governing body for athletics on island). They have not released the names of these...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: Day 4 Results & Bolt Beaten Again!

Published on 2012-07-02 11:56:15

The last day (yesterday), of the 2012 Jamaican National Trials, aka the Jamaican Senior Athletics Championships, saw some interesting upsets in Jamaica Track & Field stage. Please see the results for the 200m (Women) Final and the 200m (Men) Final,...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: Day 3 Results, Day 4 Predictions

Published on 2012-07-01 20:20:27

Today, Day 4, is the final day of the 2012 Jamaican National Trials, aka the Jamaican Senior Athletics Championships. Yesterday's (Day 3) results and Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog's predictions for today, are below: Day 3 Results (Main) 200m...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: Day 2 Results - Bolt Beaten Into 2nd!

Published on 2012-06-30 11:19:16

Today represents Day 3 of the 2012 Jamaican National Trials aka the Jamaican Senior Athletics Championships: Day 2 Results (Main) 100m (Men) Final Yohan Blake - 9.75 seconds(s) Usain Bolt - 9.86 s Asafa Powell - 9.88 s Michael Frater...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: Day 1 Results, Day 2 Predictions

Published on 2012-06-29 17:55:20

Today represents Day 2 of the 2012 Jamaican National Trials aka the Jamaican Senior Athletics Championships: Day 1 Results (Main) 400m Hurdles (Women) Melaine Walker and Kaliese Spencer have progressed to the semifinals. 400m (Women) Christine Day, Rosemarie Whyte, Shericka...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: Starts Today & Schedule

Published on 2012-06-28 20:45:28

The 2012 Jamaican National Athletics Trials, aka the Jamaica Senior Athletics Championships (that will qualify Jamaican athletes for the upcoming London 2012 Olympics), starts today. The schedule for the 4-day event is available here. The listing of ticket outlets and...

Jamaica National Athletics Trials 2012: JAAAs vs Jamaican Media and Coaches?

Published on 2012-06-27 21:06:39

Right now: Please watch Television Jamaica's All Angles with host - Dionne Jackson-Miller. (All Angles is an interview programme where the host and her guests examine topical issues occuring in Jamaica, each Wednesday night at 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.). Her...

Usain Bolt's Accident - History Repeats Itself?

Published on 2012-06-11 19:47:59

100m triple-Olympic Champion and World Record holder, Usain Bolt, was involved in a minor car accident on Sunday morning. His BMW X3 hit a railing by the Pavillion Mall in Half-Way-Tree, Kingston, Jamaica, when he was coming from a party...

Thank You for Your Tremendous Mother's Day Support!

Published on 2012-06-11 12:48:54

Friends, We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog thank you for the tremendous support you gave us (via our store), in celebration of Mother's Day. We trust that your mothers felt special, as a result of the tremendous love...

Warnings of civil unrest in Venezuela with No Chavez Around [Digg]

Published on 2012-05-10 17:24:17

Politicians across the spectrum in Venezuela are trading dire predictions of impending violence in the vacuum left by uncertainty about the health of Dictator Hugo Chávez. The opposition has warned of plans to postpone or even cancel elections due

What makes you a Successful Person [Digg]

Published on 2012-05-09 20:22:22

What makes a person successful than others? Are they lucky enough to be successful on the fields that they choose? Or they just came from a wealthy family that everything they want they get. Will intelligence and beauty matters to become successful? Well honestly, those things matters but not for a long term success. No matter how intelligent the person is if he dont have the drive to move forward everything will be useless.

GWAP Blog Scores for JN International Invitational Predictions!

Published on 2012-05-09 16:10:30

We're certainly not gloating...how could we? But we're happy to report that Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog scored a 5/8 (yeah, yeah, we know we just barely passed :)), for the predictions of winners for last Saturday's JN Invitational...

Top Rush Gifts for Mother's Day!

Published on 2012-05-08 01:04:40

Mother's Day is May 13, only five (5) days away! Still not sure what to get that special mom in your life? (Special moms include mothers, grandmothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters, aunts and friends). Give her one of these Top Rush...

JN International Invitational Results - Top Events!

Published on 2012-05-07 11:34:56

The 2012 staging of the JN International Invitational is still in full swing at the National Stadium in Jamaica. The major results so far, are as follows: (Being updated) Women's 400m Hurdles Melaine Walker (Jam) - 1st (55.28 s )...

Predictions: JN International Invitational Meet, this Saturday

Published on 2012-05-03 07:07:21

As renown Jamaican sports commentator, Oral Tracey, predicted three (3) nights ago, former 100m record-holder, Asafa Powell, will find some excuse not run against Yohan Blake on Saturday's JN International Invitational Meet. (The JN International Invitational Meet is an annual...

Mothers' Day Gifts at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog!

Published on 2012-04-28 19:10:29

Mothers' Day is May 13. Show that special mom (mother, grandmother, wife, girlfriend, sister, aunt, friend), in your life, how much you care, by giving her the perfect Mothers' Day gift! From perfumes to smartphones...everything that mom would need, we...

How to Choose Perfume That's Right for You (Part 2)

Published on 2012-04-27 17:41:54

As promised in the first post in our series, "How to Choose Perfume That's Right for You (Part 1)", we now introduce you to a special category of fragrances that have been increasing in popularity. These special scents claim to...

Upcoming: How to Choose Perfume That's Right for You (Part 2)

Published on 2012-04-26 21:28:40

Upcoming on Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog: These scents, fragrances, attract that special someone to you. Learn what they are and how to wear them, tomorrow! Gillian

Girl With a Purpose (GWAP): How to Choose Perfume That's Right for You (Part 1) [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-24 20:38:41

The right perfume makes you memorable…we teach you how to choose it,here!

How to Choose Perfume That's Right for You (Part 1)

Published on 2012-04-23 20:04:42

The following is the first of a 2-part post. The second part to follow later this week. Let's begin! From the days of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra to today, women and men have been using scents to distinguish themselves from their...

Legalize Hempcrete: The Growing Eco-Movement to Build Homes Out of Hemp [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-19 12:32:52

Hemp makes a good building material because it's extremely energy-efficient, non-toxic, and resistant to mold, insects, and fire. Plus, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it good for the environment.

Survey says 1 in 4 organizations have had issues with mobile malware [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-19 09:40:11

Survey says 1 in 4 organizations have had issues with mobile malware during 2011. That's a huge increase from just 9% in 2010.

Homeland Security Wants Access to Your XBox [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-18 21:08:16

The Department of Homeland Security is trying to develop technology that will permit them to siphon personal data from gaming devices. By Joe Wolverton, II

You Won't 'Like' This: How Facebook Is Draining Your Wallet [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-18 16:41:22

The average Facebook user spends over 8 hours a month on the site, and many spend much more. What you might not realize is how much actual spending all that social networking leads to.

Introducing the 2012 Range Rover Evoque!

Published on 2012-04-18 13:53:17

Saw one of these beauties a few days ago and just had to smile... ...I didn't even realize that she was the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. All I knew is that this car looked sleek, crisp and completely ownable -...

India, China Taking Pharmaceutical Drugs "Outside the Box"

Published on 2012-04-11 19:12:01

As per our mandate to help you to "think creatively and critically, so that you can make better life decisions"... We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog have some interesting news to share with you, re developments that are...

Easter Reflections - On Again, Off Again Christianity

Published on 2012-04-10 00:07:54

Easter is the most solemn period of the year for Christians, globally, as we celebrate Christ's death, burial and resurrection. It's sometimes easy to forget Christ's purpose for coming to earth, with the commercialization that surrounds Easter - in the...

Thousands of AT&T workers to stay on job as talks continue [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-09 11:29:19

NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 20,000 AT&T Inc workers will keep working under the terms of an expired labor contract while their union continues negotiations with the telephone company, averting a potentially

Good news for sweets fans: 3D chocolate printer to go on sale tomorrow. Bad news: It costs £2,500¿ and they¿ve missed EASTER [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-09 10:48:24

The machine, designed by a University of Exeter scientist, squirts out chocolate and allows the user to build any shape they like out of the food.

30 Places to Find Open Data on the Web [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-09 08:42:45

Finding an interesting data set and a story it tells can be the most difficult part of producing an infographic or data visualization. Data visualization

Why we won't find Earth-2 around a red dwarf star [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-08 20:30:35

Red dwarfs are by far the universe's most common stars, but it really doesn't seem like they're made for supporting life. The latest simulations suggest that the tidal forces of these stars' gravity would wipe out any chance of life. A few months back, we learned about how axial tilt - or the lack...

25 Awesome Cars From the 2012 New York International Auto Show (Gallery) [Digg]

Published on 2012-04-07 14:58:10

Of the hundreds of cars, these are must-sees.

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2012: Edwin Allen and Calabar are Winners!

Published on 2012-03-31 21:49:15

Congratulations to Edwin Allen and Calabar High School - the winners of Boys' and Girls' Champs for 2012! Congrats also go out to all the athletes, (their parents), coaches, teachers, principals of all schools that participated in Champs 2012! (Previous...

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2012: Point Standing Update

Published on 2012-03-31 20:55:00

Boys and Girls Champs 2012 Point Standings Update Here are the Point Standings for the top 3 boys' and girls' High Schools, after 41 Events: Point Standings for Top 3 Schools - Boys Calabar 275.5 points Kingston College 255 "...

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2012: Point Standing So Far - Final Day

Published on 2012-03-31 20:48:55

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2012 continues on Day 4, the final day: (Boys' and Girls' Champs, is the premier track and field event for High School students in Jamaica. Its main sponsor is Grace Kennedy). Here are the Point Standings...

Apple’s Siri sued again [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-31 15:18:12

Siri is such a sad disappoint to some iPhone 4S buyers that the voice-activated virtual assistant now finds herself a defendant in yet another class action suit. Tuesday, plaintiff David Jones filed suit against Apple in a Los Angeles U.S.

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2012: Holmood and Calabar Lead Day 3

Published on 2012-03-30 22:35:11

Today is the third day of the ISSA Boys' and Girls 'Champs 2012. Venue: National Stadium (Boys and Girls' Champs, is the premier track and field event for High School students in Jamaica). The featured event for the night was...

Schools' Challenge Quiz 2012: Calabar High are Champions for 2012!

Published on 2012-03-29 21:58:15

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara Calabar High School has won Schools' Challenge Quiz for 2012! They beat Titchfield High School 37 to 31 points in the finals of the competition that just finished minutes ago. Third place went to...

Our Parent Site - MarketOpportunitiesUnlimited.com, is Back Up!

Published on 2012-03-28 12:43:24

We are happy to report that our parent site, MarketOpportunitiesUnlimited.com, is back up! Thanks for your continued patronage of our site and the patience and understanding you exercised, when it was temporarily down. Yours Sincerely, Gillian Campbell CEO & Owner...

Using a Prescription Savings Club - to Get Cheaper Prescription Medicines

Published on 2012-03-28 12:02:52

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If at anytime you need to get prescription medications, your neighborhood Walgreens Pharmacy (Walgreens), is the best option. The Prescription Savings...

Jamaica's Local Government Elections - The PNP has Won!

Published on 2012-03-28 01:10:19

The PNP has won today's Local Government elections by a clean sweep! Results so far The PNP has captured 147 divisions, the JLP: 79, independents candidates: 2. (Giving a total of 228 divisions). [There will be recounting in at least...

Jamaica's Local Government Elections 2012- Results so far

Published on 2012-03-28 01:07:44

Today, Jamaica held Local Government Elections, to elect 228 councillors across the 228 Parish Council Divisions across the island. =====Correction==== There are 13 Parish Councils in Jamaica. Kingston and St. Andrew are grouped into one Parish Council called the Kingston...

Focus in Trayvon Martin case shifts to Washington [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-27 12:18:34

Much of the attention in the Trayvon Martin case shifts Tuesday to Washington, while the prosecutor in Florida continues work to sort out the facts in the case. Martin's parents and family attorney are expected to attend a forum on racial profiling, h...

EPA to unveil power plant climate standards [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-27 10:00:29

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to unveil long-awaited greenhouse gas standards for new power plants on Tuesday, an administration official said. The proposal, which has been delayed for months, are under attack from Capitol Hill Republicans and the party’s leading White House hopefuls, who want to strip EPA’s power to regulate the emissions.

Yahoo Fantasy Finance Game: Worth Checking Out!

Published on 2012-03-27 03:34:03

Remember the "3 Great Sites That Teach You About Investing!" post we did on March 6, where we informed you of some fantasy stock market games that you could play, to assist your understanding of how to trade on the...

Google Semantic Search to revolutionize the traditional SEO [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-23 22:45:17

US unemployment rate hits four-year low in boost to Obama's campaign [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-22 10:51:01

The US job market continues to strengthen with the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits now at a four-year low, the labor department said Thursday.

Build My Rank Customers Are Signing Up in Droves to Link Building Automation Software [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-21 14:50:24

In the wake of the Build My Rank deindexing internet marketers across the world are looking for a viable alternative to regain lost backlinks. Not only B

International Women's Day Reflections: New Changes or Same "Old"?

Published on 2012-03-18 18:07:18

March 8 was celebrated as International Women's Day... ...A day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. So what has this day meant to women, globally and what, if anything, has changed since last...

This Is What Three Years of One Person's GPS Data Looks Like [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-14 07:34:46

There are plenty of cool GPS data projects in existence, but this is one of the most beautiful I've seen: three whole years of location data, taken from an iPhone. To make it, Aaron Parecki collected the location from his iPhone every few seconds for over three years.

Veronica Campbell-Brown Wins, but Dark Horse - Ahoure, Looms

Published on 2012-03-12 22:30:49

On Saturday March 10,2012, as expected, Veronica Campbell Brown - reigning 200m World Champion and Olympic 200m champion, defended her 60m title at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships, in Istanbul, Turkey. [The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is...

Upcoming on GWAP Blog: International Women's Day Reflections

Published on 2012-03-09 20:37:40

March 8 was celebrated as International Women's Day. According to InternationalWomensDay.com, International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some countries like China, Russia, Vietnam...

3 Great Sites That Teach You About Investing!

Published on 2012-03-06 19:40:19

It's important to understand that saving your money is wise, but that investing it strategically, is even wiser. The reality is that savings alone, will rarely give you the kind of returns that will help guard against inflation - i.e....

FBI Director: Cybercrime will eclipse terrorism [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-02 12:39:49

Cybercriminals are becoming a threat that rivals terrorist groups like al Qaeda, according to the nation's top law enforcement official.

Rush Limbaugh: Women Who Want Birth Control Are Sluts (UPDATE) [Digg]

Published on 2012-03-01 23:15:22

Rush Limbaugh's trembling jowls think Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown grad student who was denied the right to testify at the House Oversight Committee's hearing on contraceptives, is a big fat slut.

Jamaica Stock Market Game for High Schools in Final Months!

Published on 2012-03-01 22:51:59

If your school didn't enter the Jamaica Stock Market Game for High Schools for this year, then you need to ensure that they're ready for October 2012! This competition is put on by the Jamaica Stock Exchange to offer students...

Market Opportunities Unlimited (MOU) Blog: Just in Case You Needed Convincing re Your Twitter Brand Presence [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-29 11:01:14

Are you missing out by not having a Twitter presence?...Well, if these statistics are anything to go by - yeah!

Touring Google's Crazy MWC Booth [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-29 07:32:50

Google's show floor space at the world's largest mobile trade show offers up carnival games, a playground slide, smoothies, and much more. Take a look at the biggest, best booth at Mobile World Congress.

New Battery Promises To Bring 300-Mile Electric Cars To The Masses [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-28 23:09:24

According to battery firm Envia Systems, the days of limited-range electric cars could soon be over, thanks to a new battery which almost triples the energy density of current electric car battery technology.

HTTPS Everywhere Keeps Your Personal Information Safe on Over 1,400 Sites, Available for Firefox and Chrome [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-28 22:16:38

Chrome/Firefox: HTTPS Everywhere is a simple extension that, with just a one-click installation, can seriously increase your security on over 1,400 web sites by encrypting your connection.

Progressives Guide to Social Media 5: Twitter [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-28 07:28:06

Twitter is important as the largest breaking information sharing source, though limited by 140 character messages. Known as a micro-blogging service, the key to becoming a bold progressive voice in this community with over 500 million users is to acquire an audience that is both large and responsive, and this requires tweeting (posting) quality material at a steady pace. Do not just broadcast, receive as well, or your tweets will start to fall on deaf ears.

Priceless Gifts for Valentine's Day and Beyond - Part 2

Published on 2012-02-27 23:48:39

A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo. As promised, the following is a continuation of the post, "Priceless Gifts for Valentine's and Beyond - Part 1" Let's continue! Gift #4: Laughter The couple that laughs...

Priceless Gifts for Valentine's Day and Beyond - Part 1

Published on 2012-02-23 17:29:46

A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo. The following is the first of a 2-part post. It's a bit late and I apologize for this, but I promise that it is well worth your wait....

Zenni Optical Goes Wild, With Its "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" Promotion!

Published on 2012-02-22 23:07:36

The people at Zenni Optical must be going crazy. :)... They already offer the most affordable eyeglasses online and now are practically giving them away, with their "Buy 2 Pairs Get 1 Pair Free" promotion... ...where, if you buy two...

Zenni Optical Goes Wild, With Its "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" Promotion!

Published on 2012-02-22 23:07:36

Reviewing Loyalty Program on GWAP Blog

Published on 2012-02-22 22:20:28

We are currently reviewing the loyalty program that was on our site, where you could get points and badges for: 1) Visiting us 2) Liking us on Facebook , following us on Twitter 3) Sharing our posts. Our provider is...

Girl With a Purpose (GWAP): Priceless Gifts for Valentine's Day and Beyond - Part 1 [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-21 22:37:47

Just in case you were wondering if marriage is worth it!

Priceless Gifts for Valentine's Day and Beyond - Part 1

Published on 2012-02-20 23:01:50

The following is the first of a 2-part post. It's a bit late and I apologize for this, but I promise that it is well worth your wait. The information presented below is not only valuable for Valentine's Day, but...

Coverage of Whitney Houston's Funeral Service

Published on 2012-02-18 12:48:57

Pop superstar, Whitney Houston, died last Saturday whilst preparing to go to a pre-Grammy party. She is said to have drowned in her bathtub after taking prescription medicines and alcohol. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently being investigated. Her...

Is There More to the "eBay Idiot Safe" Story?

Published on 2012-02-18 00:07:19

A man reportedly sold a safe on eBay for US $123, only to be told by the buyer that there was $26,000 cash in the safe. The seasoned eBay seller of 15 years- James Labrecque, said that he had no...

The Boy Who Played With Nuclear Fusion [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-17 18:04:14

Taylor Wilson always dreamed of creating a star. Now he’s become one

Should Friends of the Opposite Sex, Exchange Valentine's Day Presents?

Published on 2012-02-16 00:27:03

As promised, we now present the answer to the question: "Should friends of the opposite sex, exchange (give each other) Valentines Day presents?" The answer is.... It depends: If the gift is in celebration of your friendship, by all means...

Upcoming on GWAP Blog: Priceless Gifts for Valentine's Day and Beyond!

Published on 2012-02-15 22:54:23

A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo. We apologize that this post was not up for Valentine's Day. But assure you that your wait for it will be worthwhile. :) The Valentine's Day gifts we'll...

Market Opportunities Unlimited (MOU) Blog: Facebook's Secret Board - Should Your Company Follow Suit? [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-14 16:27:52

Facebook’s IPO team is making all the right moves for its upcoming IPO. Here’s why your company should follow suit!

Girl With a Purpose (GWAP): How to Propose on Valentine's Day [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-14 11:02:49

Want to get engaged on Valentine’s Day? Here’s how to do it!

AT&T Customers Surprised by ‘Unlimited Data’ Limit [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-13 10:45:23

AT&T has some 17 million customers with "unlimited data" plans that can be subject to throttling, representing just under half of its smartphone users. It stopped signing up new customers for those plans in 2010, and warned last year that it would start slowing speeds for people who consume the most data.

The 'Homeless Man with a Golden Voice' Gets a Third Chance [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-11 17:39:42

One year ago, Ted Williams drank away a new lease on life. But not everyone's given up on him yet.

Infographic: Flash Still Bests HTML5 by Most Measures In Web Gaming [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-08 16:25:44

Apple may have hitched its star to HTML5 with iOS-based devices like the iPhone and iPad, but Flash is still more secure, more available, and used for more multimedia overall.

Facebook’s 99%: Later employees may pay almost double the tax rate that early employees will [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-06 18:22:04

Is this the case of "the early bird catching the worm?" Earlier Facebook employees rewarded because of their contribution in building the social media giant?

Calculating total return on a stock is key for investors [Digg]

Published on 2012-02-04 19:20:33

Ask Matt: How do you calculate the total return of a stock? Is there a website that calculates it?

Happy 4th of July to Our American Friends!!!

Published on 2011-07-04 20:40:24

Today is America's Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July! That's because America gained her independence from the British on July 4, 1776. We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog, wish our American friends, a Happy Independence...

Happy Canada Day to Our Canadian Friends!

Published on 2011-07-02 08:14:14

We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog would like to wish our Canadian Friends, a Happy Canada Day! July 1 is celebrated as Canada Day or Canada's Independence Day, when all the provinces in British North America came together...

Jamaican Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet

Published on 2011-06-29 23:11:04

Last night, news emerged that Bruce Golding, the Jamaican Prime Minister, had reshuffled his Cabinet. This news was confirmed, today. [The Jamaican Cabinet consists of fifteen (15) high-ranking members of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. They are the

Jamaican National Trials: Days 3 and 4 Round-Up and Results

Published on 2011-06-27 16:00:16

The Jamaican National Trials offered up some pleasant surprises throughout the 4-day event, which ended yesterday. (The Jamaica National Trials took place between Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26 and qualified Jamaican athletes to compete at the 2

Jamaica's National Trials for 2011 World Championships, Start Today!

Published on 2011-06-25 19:31:04

Well, well, well, the National Trials are on, people! The 4-day (yes, you read right), the 4-day trials started today and will end on Sunday. (These Trials will qualify Jamaican athletes to compete at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu,...

Heat at Jamaican National Trials, as Asafa Powell Surprises!

Published on 2011-06-25 19:30:37

What a scintillating National Trials we've had so far! (The National Trials started yesterday and qualify Jamaican athletes to compete at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, between August 27-September 4,2011. It will end on Sunday. T

Were You Prescribed Zoloft and Now Have a Child With Birth Defects?

Published on 2011-06-23 13:56:02

Have you ever been prescribed the drug Zoloft, to treat depression? Do you have a young child (under age 7), with any of the following birth defects?: Cardiac (heart), pulmonary (lung) or neural-tube defects (brain and spinal cord) Craniosynostosis (

GWAP Blog's Coupons Galore! Updated

Published on 2011-06-23 10:36:58

Father's Day has come and gone and so Coupon's Galore! (Father's Day Gifts for Dad) has been replaced by Coupons Galore! - your go-to page for coupons from your favorite retailers! We are continually updating our coupons, so please check...

GSAT Results are In: Congrats to all Our GWAP Blog Friends!

Published on 2011-06-21 21:53:30

We want to say a big, hearty, congratulations to all our GWAP Blog friends who got their high schools of choice in this year's GSAT Exams! Praise be to God for answered prayers! :) (The Jamaican Ministry of Education published...

Happy Father's Day to our GWAP Dads!!!

Published on 2011-06-19 21:48:53

Happy Father's Day to all Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog Dads! We trust that your day has been going wonderfully well and that your spouses and children are making you feel extra special! Well, on Mother's Day, we promised...

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Japan Beat Jamaica 1-0

Published on 2011-06-18 20:26:17

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup started today in Mexico and will last until July 18. Jamaica played Japan and were beaten 1-0. Jamaica who are in Group B, next play Argentina on June 21 and France on June 24, at...

Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry Report Summary

Published on 2011-06-15 00:42:57

Friends, the 58-page Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry Report, made public today, (as the media had been warning Jamaicans), failed to impress... Word on the street is that, not only did the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) get off with a mere...

GMAT Help and Admissions Consulting for Top Business School Aspirants

Published on 2011-06-13 17:27:16

Want to go to a top Business School, so that you can get a high-paying job at a prestigious organization, within three (3) months of graduating? Well you first need to be admitted! :) Admission into top Business Schools is...

Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry Report Made Public Today!

Published on 2011-06-13 17:16:53

hear no evil see no evil speak no evil Originally uploaded by marcosedano Well, friends, two (2) weeks after the Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry Report was handed to the Governor General (GG), by the Commissioners of the Enquiry, it is...

GWAP Blog's Coupons Galore!, Features Father's Day Gifts for Dad!

Published on 2011-06-11 21:06:03

Yes friends, it's that time of year again, when we pay tribute to our fathers (dads). You know, dads are special people and they've sacrificed so much so that their families can thrive... ...we've got to show them just how...

INSEAD Developing Countries and Asian Countries Scholarships Available!

Published on 2011-06-10 23:53:07

INSEAD - one of the world's most renown universities for its business and graduate programmes, is now offering scholarships for nationals of developing countries: (INSEAD is currently ranked no. 4 in the world). The "INSEAD funded Syngenta Endowed Sc

Jamaica Weather: Rains Subside, Central Caribbean Trough, Remains

Published on 2011-06-10 21:55:20

After over a week of continuous rain, it is great to see the sun out again,today! (We started having sunny weather yesterday). The Flash Flood warning that was over the entire island has been discontinued, but there is still a...

Jamaica Weather: Flash Flood Warning Extended to all Parishes

Published on 2011-06-07 21:29:29

The Flash Flood Warning that was in force for just 64% of the island, yesterday, has been extended to the entire island, for the next 48 hours. The trough which is slowly moving to the North-West of us, is still...

Jamaica Weather: More Rain Forecasted!

Published on 2011-06-06 19:38:13

Well, Jamaica started the Hurricane Season with rain... ...it has been raining cats and dogs since last Wednesday (June 1) and there seems to be no end in sight! (The Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 to November 30 of...

To Bank or not to Bank?: Banks to Avoid, Viable Alternatives

Published on 2011-06-02 19:49:12

As promised, we will now present to you, "To Bank or not to Bank?: Banks to Avoid, Viable Alternatives": Educating you about banks and viable alternatives to banks. Let's begin: Banks are renown for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

GWAP Blog's Contribution to "World No Tobacco Day"

Published on 2011-05-31 16:58:47

Today, May 31, is being celebrated worldwide, as "World No Tobacco Day"...where people across the globe are encouraged to abstain from all tobacco products for at least 24 hours. (Wikipedia.org).... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

RIP, Colonel Trevor MacMillan, Former Commissioner of Police!

Published on 2011-05-30 22:26:03

Colonel Trevor MacMillan, former Jamaican Minister of National Security and former Commissioner of Police died today - he had been ailing for some time. He will long be remembered by most Jamaicans,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Diamond League Rome: Bolt Rises to the Occasion, Asafa Haunted by Past

Published on 2011-05-27 22:10:28

Well, well, well, yesterday's men's 100m race at the Samsung Diamond League Meet in Rome, Italy, was the opportunity for Asafa Powell to finally beat World and Olympic record-holder, Usain Bolt. (Usain Bolt currently holds the world record of 9.58...

James Robertson's Visa Revocation Update

Published on 2011-05-26 10:42:54

The following is an update to our previous post, re James Robertson's visa revocation. The US Embassy announced, yesterday, that Mr. Robertson and his wife can now re-apply for their visas. Gillian... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

Consider Replacement Kitchen Doors vs Outfitting Your Kitchen

Published on 2011-05-24 18:48:03

So you're thinking of remodelling your kitchen, but are not sure what your next steps should be... You do your research and think that the only option left, is for you to outfit your kitchen with new... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

James Robertson Resigns from Jamaican Cabinet, Opposition Reshuffles

Published on 2011-05-24 17:18:44

Today, the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) announced the resignation of Minister James Robertson from the Cabinet. (He was the Minister of Mining and Energy). This follows the revocation of his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Blackberry Developers Competition for Jamaican Students

Published on 2011-05-19 22:48:10

Friends, the Jamaican Ministry of Education, Research in Motion and Digicel have partnered to put on the Jamaican (student) leg of the BlackBerry Developers Competition 2011, dubbed "Aptitude".... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Daniel Frishberg Money Man

Published on 2011-05-19 17:25:08

Daniel Frishberg has become one of the most sought after financial pundits on national TV, appearing several times each week on CNBC, Fox, and the Canadian Business News Network. His commentary is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Caring for Your Feet

Published on 2011-05-17 23:02:24

In regular conversations with us as younger persons, a sweet old lady who lived to age 95, would tell us, "always take care of your feet, they carry you wherever you want to go and as such, need... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Jamaica

Published on 2011-05-16 22:40:53

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck sections of the island this morning. According to article "Update: Earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica", the epicentre of the quake was located 20 kilometres... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

I Just Don't Get it: TweetDeck Preferred Over Seesmic?

Published on 2011-05-13 22:50:00

Folks, TweetDeck is the hottest kid in town right now. In fact, it's so hot, that it's rumored to have been acquired by Twitter for a whopping US $40- $50 million! ...and that's after UberMedia... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

GWAP Blog Changes Continue

Published on 2011-05-10 22:20:14

Hi Everyone, The changes we promised are continuing at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog. Today we changed our design to two columns and included a banner image: What do you think about it, so far? Is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Veronica Campbell-Brown Launches Foundation

Published on 2011-05-10 09:49:26

It's heartening to see Jamaican athletes getting involved in their community! ...And Veronica Campbell-Brown is no exception. (Veronica Campbell-Brown is a 5-time Olympic medalist and the reigning... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Happy Mother's Day!!!: Words of Encouragement to Mothers

Published on 2011-05-08 20:55:29

A very Happy Mother's Day to all our Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) moms! We hope that your day has been going well and that you're feeling pretty special! Being a mom is a special responsibility that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Happy Teachers' Day!

Published on 2011-05-04 20:48:22

Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog wishes all those persons who teach, a Happy Teachers' Day!! (In Jamaica, Teachers' Day is either celebrated on May 6, or on the first Wednesday in May). Without... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f

GWAP Blog's Coupons Galore!, Features Mother's Day Gifts for Mom!

Published on 2011-05-02 22:15:39

Mother's are very special people in our lives. They brought us into this world and helped to nurture us into the persons we are today. Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog celebrates motherhood, by gifting you, our friends, with Mother's...

The Royal Wedding - A Blast!

Published on 2011-04-29 21:03:51

Let me tell you, I'm still in awe. :) Thirty (30) years ago, I woke up very early in the morning, to see the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana and again, this morning, I woke very early... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f

Jamaica's Netball Captain-Simone Forbes, Banned for Three Months

Published on 2011-04-29 20:55:35

Today, the (JADCO) panel found Simone Forbes guilty of using banned substance, Clomiphene. (Simone is former captain of Jamaica's National Netball team). Apparently, Simone had the opportunity, before she was tested on April 18, to declare all medica

Sunshine Girls Beat England, 57 to 56 in Netball

Published on 2011-04-27 20:52:48

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls narrowly beat the English national netball team, 57 to 56 points, in the opening match of the Supreme Ventures Sunshine Series, last night. (The series, which is being played... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

Jamaican Netball Captain's Doping Hearing Findings

Published on 2011-04-26 20:40:15

Jamaica's former netball captain, Simone Forbes, had her disciplinary hearing today into doping allegations... ...this is after the banned substance, Clomiphene, was found in her urine sample,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f

Shelly-Ann Fraser, Yohan Blake Shine at UTECH Classic 2011, Powell Fizzles!

Published on 2011-04-19 23:20:37

The UTECH Track and Field Classic 2011 was a blast on Saturday, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Yohan Blake setting world-leading times in the women's and men's 200m respectively. (The UTECH Track... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

"Coupons Galore" on Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog

Published on 2011-04-18 21:59:50

We've added a new section to Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog called, "Coupons Galore". (This is just one of the many changes we've implemented, to make it easier to find information on our blog).... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Get Immediate CSEC Math Exam Help at e-Learning Jamaica! - Update

Published on 2011-04-15 10:28:34

The following is an update to our previous post re CSEC exam help at e-Learning Jamaica (e-ljam.net). Ok, it seems that e-ljam.net has sorted out its login/(account creation) problems...yippee!... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Get Immediate CSEC Math Exam Help at e-Learning Jamaica!

Published on 2011-04-14 00:17:13

If you are doing CSEC exams between April - June of this year, you should really be checking out the e-Learning Jamaica site (e-ljam.net). (CSEC exams are done at the 5th form level in Jamaican High... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Common sense at Nationwide Radio,Queen Ifrica's "Layers of Soul"

Published on 2011-04-11 21:08:47

Today, I was very happy to once again hear the radio programme, At Your Service, on Nationwide Radio - a signal that Nationwide Radio is returning to common-sense programming. I say common sense, as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Google Chrome - I'm Falling in Love With You!

Published on 2011-04-08 23:04:30

Now, when the web browser, Google Chrome, came on the scene in September 2008, I never gave it much thought. Why? I was happy with my browser at the time. Now, unfortunately, I'm not. But Google... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Burial Insurance - Helping You to be Proactive About Death

Published on 2011-04-08 17:25:27

Death is inevitable, but most of us don't like to talk about it, much less plan for it. Unfortunately in most families, death is only mentioned when someone we know dies, or if a family member is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Changes to Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog

Published on 2011-04-07 17:39:58

Dear Friends, Girl with a Purpose (GWAP) Blog will be undergoing changes to enable you to more efficiently find information on our blog. As such, some of your favorite sections (in addition to new... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2011: Points Standing - Day 4

Published on 2011-04-02 21:12:18

The 4th day of Boys and Girls' Champs 2011, has reached fever pitch with the running of the 100m, 200m, 400m and 4x100 relay finals (Boys and Girls Champs is the premier track and field event for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2011: JC and Holmwood are 2011 Champions!

Published on 2011-04-02 21:11:39

Congrats to Jamaica College and Holmwood Technical, who are the winners of Boys' and Girl's Champs 2011! The final point standings are as follows: Boys' Final Point Standings Jamaica College - 280... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Boys' and Girls' Champs 2011: Points Standing - Day 3

Published on 2011-04-01 22:45:13

Boys and Girls' Champs, the premier track and field event for High School students in Jamaica, is in it's 3rd day today. Venue: National Stadium Jamaica. Here are the points standing for the first... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: Congrats KC, 2011 Champions!

Published on 2011-03-31 22:14:59

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara A big Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog congratulations go out to Kingston College (KC) who won the Grand Finals of this year's Schools' Challenge Quiz! They... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Schools Challenge Quiz 2011: The Grand Finals...Tonight!

Published on 2011-03-31 20:05:44

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara Are you ready? Well the students from Titchfield High School (from the parish of Portland) and Kingston College (from the parish of Kingston), sure are! ...in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry: Costs Escalate as Lawyers Grandstand!

Published on 2011-03-30 15:34:53

hear no evil see no evil speak no evil Originally uploaded by marcosedano I knew trouble was brewing last week, when Emil George, Chairman of the Manatt/ Coke Commission of Enquiry, extended the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011:Semifinals - KC Trumps Wolmer's!

Published on 2011-03-28 19:34:25

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara In a much-anticipated Schools' Challenge Quiz semifinal match, tonight, Kingston College trumped Wolmer's Boys' School. They beat Wolmer's 44 to 31 points.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

The Olsen Twins - Bad Fashion Sense or Just Plain Smart?

Published on 2011-03-26 21:56:48

Olsen Twins Originally uploaded by celebrites village Please take a look at the picture in the article, "What Were They Thinking?!" If you look closely at this picture and take the headline at face... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

Prayer for GSAT Students

Published on 2011-03-23 21:57:27

uniformed Jamaican students Originally uploaded by upstatelisa Over 43,000 students in the 6th grade (those aged 11-12), of Primary and Prep Schools in Jamaica, will be taking the GSAT exam tomorrow... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: Wolmer's Boys Barely Scrape Though vs Ardenne

Published on 2011-03-23 21:40:30

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara This evening's Schools' Challenge Quiz was exciting. It was the second match in the Quarterfinals of this competition. Wolmers' s Boys' School played Ardenne... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Google Updates Search Engine: What This Means for Your Business

Published on 2011-03-18 23:22:53

Google logo olimpiadi pechino football Originally uploaded by pipot83 algorithm), from time to time. It does so in order to increase the relevancy of sites that appear its search results. (This is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuit

Published on 2011-03-17 16:18:21

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Are You Jamaican/Guyanese?: You'll Need a Visa for St. Maarten!

Published on 2011-03-17 15:13:45

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Women in Media vs Everald Warmington - Are They Really Serious?

Published on 2011-03-15 00:08:27

Jamaica Originally uploaded by LisbonVisitor... Last week Tuesday, March 8, it was announced that controversial Member of Parliament for South West St. Catherine - Everald Warmington, decided to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry: Lightbourne Withdraws Statement, Knight Rests

Published on 2011-03-14 23:43:43

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Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry: Commission at a Stalemate Over Lightbourne's Comment?

Published on 2011-03-10 22:09:19

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011-Round 3: KC Demolishes Excelsior High!

Published on 2011-03-10 18:10:40

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Could You be at Risk for a Pulmonary Embolism?

Published on 2011-03-07 17:49:12

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Lessons from ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 on @GWAPBlog

Published on 2011-03-05 22:29:09

This year's ICC Cricket World Cup will be the turning point for a few of the teams that are participating. Turning points with poignant (particularly penetrating and effective or relevant) lessons to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry: Heat Delayed Between Knight, Lightbourne

Published on 2011-03-04 15:51:59

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Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry: Heat Expected Between Knight and Lightbourne, Tomorrow!

Published on 2011-03-02 20:58:27

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Remember to Check @GWAPBlog and @Gillipoo Tweets

Published on 2011-02-28 12:15:34

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GWAP Blog's Partnership With Infolinks.com

Published on 2011-02-25 12:09:01

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Schools' Challenge Quiz-Round 2: Summary of Matches So Far

Published on 2011-02-24 22:43:55

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011-Round 2: Wolmer's Beat Brown's Town Community College

Published on 2011-02-24 22:19:23

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara In this evening's School's Challenge Quiz, Wolmer's Boys School beat Brown's Town Community College 59 to 12 points. [Schools' Challenge Quiz is an annual... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Live Scores Now Available on GWAP Blog!

Published on 2011-02-23 09:42:47

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Buju Banton Retrial Update: Buju Found Guilty on 3 out of 4 Charges

Published on 2011-02-22 22:36:18

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The Importance of Getting a Practical, Tertiary Level Education

Published on 2011-02-20 22:28:43

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Student (Travel) Health Insurance With a Difference

Published on 2011-02-19 21:46:06

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Buju Banton Grammy and Retrial Update

Published on 2011-02-19 21:41:13

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Manatt/Coke Commission of Enquiry, Makes for High Drama on Jamaican TV!

Published on 2011-02-18 22:23:13

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Use NewCondosOnline.com to Purchase Your Next San Antonio Condo

Published on 2011-02-18 15:21:47

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The 2011 Grammys - a Tad Bit Boring This Year!

Published on 2011-02-15 18:48:28

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Egypt's Valentine's Day Present

Published on 2011-02-11 23:11:19

Feb 11, 2011 - exactly 21 years to the day when Nelson Mandela was released from prison - signalling the beginning of the end of Apartheid in South Africa, the people of Egypt got their Valentine's... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

Commemorate Those Special Business Events, with Amsterdam Printing!

Published on 2011-02-11 23:05:03

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: Cornwall College vs Jonathan Grant High

Published on 2011-02-08 21:33:44

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara Well, tonight's Schools' Challenge Quiz was a bit predictable: Cornwall College won with 44 points to Jonathan Grant High's 14 points. [Schools' Challenge... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Is it Love or Infatuation?

Published on 2011-02-08 13:48:20

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Happy Chinese New Year 2011: Year of the Rabbit!

Published on 2011-02-03 19:28:03

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Liven Up Your Super Bowl Pizza With TABASCO Original Red!

Published on 2011-02-03 09:00:49

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Hanif Brown is the Gleaner's 2011 National Spelling Bee Champion!

Published on 2011-02-02 21:07:29

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An Easy Way to Get Cheap Motorcycle Insurance!

Published on 2011-02-02 15:28:33

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Update: Al Miller and Bounty Killer Court Cases

Published on 2011-02-01 22:32:53

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The Language Every 21st Century Child Should Know

Published on 2011-01-28 21:43:35

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Moving Just Became Easier, With U-Pack!

Published on 2011-01-28 20:57:58

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: The Queens Steal the Day!

Published on 2011-01-27 21:01:27

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Using Promotional Items to Remind Customers of Your Brand

Published on 2011-01-27 19:26:57

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Upcoming on GWAP Blog: Is it Love or Infatuation?

Published on 2011-01-26 19:34:50

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: Black River High Beats Denbigh High

Published on 2011-01-25 22:44:03

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Get Quality Eye Glasses at Bargain Prices, from GlassesUSA.com!

Published on 2011-01-25 18:18:14

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Because of You, GWAP Blog Surpasses 36,000 Visitors!

Published on 2011-01-20 19:16:18

We, at Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog, have gotten out the bubbly (non-alcoholic that is) and are doing our celebratory jig, tonight! Why? Because we have surpassed 36,000 visitors! In fact we have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Olympian - Shelly-Ann Fraser, Married on January 8!

Published on 2011-01-12 17:09:26

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Helping Your Kids to Live Larger Than You Do

Published on 2011-01-10 21:15:58

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Are Facebook "Friends", Truly Friends?

Published on 2011-01-06 14:25:42

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Schools' Challenge Quiz 2011: Central High Surprises Mannings!

Published on 2011-01-05 19:10:24

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2011 Season of Schools' Challenge Quiz, Kicks Off!

Published on 2011-01-03 21:04:03

Cups Originally uploaded by Kate Ferrara Today marked the beginning of the 2011 season of Schools' Challenge Quiz. [Schools' Challenge Quiz is an annual competition put on by Television Jamaica (TVJ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

How to Make and Keep New Years' Resolutions

Published on 2010-12-31 20:29:19

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