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Chester Francis-JacksonContributorOh, what a night! Dears, it was the party of parties, with the international blue blood and jet-setters; Jamaica's movers and shakers; and the 'fabulocracy', out in full party mode and how!My dears, talk about the...

The whiff of marijuana, mixed with jerked fare, captivated the senses diminishing any scent of the best perfume the scantily dressed women donned to ring in 2013 on the hippest strip in the Caribbean, Gloucester Avenue, Monday night.

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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller continues to demonstrate her unimpeachable character in style and administration, balancing her political needs and those of the country effortlessly.

Some of the best memories are made during the festive season. At this time of year, much is anticipated, as the season normally brings cheer, laughter, food, good company and, most important, gifts.

It is indeed the season to be jolly and when it comes to throwing parties and/or soirées, none does it better than Rotarian of long-standing, mover, shaker and philanthropist, the indomitable Robert MacMillan, honorary consul of Iceland.

Professor Carolyn Cooper, University of the West Indies (UWI) professor of literary and cultural studies, offered an exciting presentation titled 'Stuck in Traffic: Jamaican Culture Outa Road' at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC, recently. This was the second lecture in the Jamaica 50 Series hosted by the embassy.

Remember the days when shopping overseas literally meant purchasing a plane ticket and physically going abroad, and when you arrive, you shop 'til you drop? Well, those days of retail therapy seem to be dwindling as many shopaholics now gravitate towards Internet shopping.

For many, the fear of ageing is more about the fear of being caught out with little or nothing to show for a long life spent parading but with no tangible accomplishment(s) on which to bask upon reflection of their life's journey.

It might indeed sounds clichéd to say: 'Happy days are here again', but indeed, if the charming little reception hosted by His Excellency High Commissioner Pratap Singh and his wife, Mrs Prem Lata Singh, of India, last Sunday at their official residence, on the west lawns of India House, over there on East Kings House Road is a harbinger of the high commissioner's tour of duty, it would be indeed safe to say that happy days are indeed here again.

The Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite is an affordable seven-inch Android tablet, that puts it in a category as vast as the ocean. Surrounded by other affordable devices like the Nexus 7 tablet, the iPad mini and a range of cheaper slates, this newest model launched by the Chinese-run company can be the perfect holiday gift this season for both adults and children alike.

Last week, a new, exciting hot spot in town reintroduced itself to the Jamaican public. It is PULS8 at the the same venue - 38A Trafalgar Road. The original Studio 38 has been merged with the modelling agency, Pulse, to create a fresh, trendy rendezvous.