Tuesday Blog Treats

Greetings! The Blog Treats are here! What’s happening in the world and blogosphere (greater than the world!)? Lots of politics, art (mostly arts because that’s my scene), and people talking about themselves (including me talking about myself).

To keep my dear readers informed, I will *try* to deliver the 'Treats' twice a week. Some of it good, some of it bad, so I posted just the ones that I liked or thought worthy of your time. Enjoy!




The moment we've all been waiting for! PANORAMA! Pan Tribago says 10 bands qualified for each category! Time is at 6 instead of 7. Competitions for small to medium bands will be Feb 13 at the Queen's Park Havana. See you there!


An almost record number of top performers to compete at the Chutney Soca Monarch--just going to show the growing popularity of chutney. Wild times!


Extensive coverage of the UNC elections and the aftermath from Jyoti Communication...again, I'm not excited!


Jamaica Jazz Festival is set to start next weekend! Should be a blast! Hope we can hear the crooning of the horns from over here.


Well, apparently the US wants to 'help' the Haitians--as long as the Haitians stay on their side of the water--they are mistaking desperate for opportunist. Paranoid and xenophobic, I'd say.


Caricom is having a tough time with Haiti. But then, so is everyone. Everyone also made important and heartfelt strides. I think that counts for something.


This is just too funny and sad at the same time. Socialist soap operas? Soap operas aren't about politics (although sometimes politics are like soap operas with all the drama). Soap operas are about sex.


Tunks wonders “Why do we become afraid of loosing something we don't even have? Why do we become afraid of having something we always wanted? Is it self sabotage or self preservation?”
I think the answer for the second question is that we simply get bored fast. It’s the anticipation and uncertainty about getting something that keeps us excited, but once we have that thing there’s no anticipation anymore. That’s when we start looking for something new, or alternatively become afraid of having the thing in the first place. I dunno! Lol



Pineapple is the theme of the week at the Caribbean Pot! Two cool recipes…A spicy pineapple salad, and the formidable homemade burger…I tried to make it and that burger tasted GREAT…the bold toppings do make a difference!


Hypnotic's lead singer, Chinee, celebrates 20 years. The breeding grown for good music is TT.


For anyone who wanted to join the circus--a TT native did. Kafi Pierre now dances for the famed Cirque du Soliel. I always liked the contortionists, myself.


Tons of roadmixes and remixes, at the TT blogosphere’s music store, aka the ban-d-wagonist!


Making 'true mas,' hand made, old school, the way it should be. Wish I had that kind of gift. Wire benders!


Something of an overview of Montano. A Star of Soca, revealed...altho i already knew most of this stuff.


Soo...the cops are going to follow the law...maybe?