ZAHEN ― Ernest Busenbark put forward this rare and potent book in 1940 called Symbols, Sex, and the Stars in Popular Beliefs, where he gives an Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun Worship, Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala,... (More)
The Xaymacan ― The helpless rat was frantic and freaking out when his lifelong pal was unconscious on his back. Dr. Dolittle suggested to him to perform CPR. The rat said, "CPR? I can't even spell it!" and pleaded with the Doctor to save his friend. There are... (More)
The Xaymacan ― Particularly during news breaks on National Television, our minds are literally bombarded with an overload of corporate advertisements. It makes all the sense in the world to capitalize on the duration between the hours of 7pm and 9pm, as probably... (More)
The Xaymacan ― Sadly, it is not uncommon to hear outraged Jamaicans demonstrating, especially in Ghetto communities, of the abuse and even murder by the arm of the Law. 'Police Brutality' is a commonly spoken term, and at times the military is accused as well. It... (More)
The Xaymacan ― Even the wealthiest of Jamaicans have issues with exorbitant electric bills from the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd. (JPSco). There is talk about diversifying how electricity is produced through the use of alternative and renewable sources of... (More)
The Xaymacan ― In the aftermath of the internationally popular manhunt and capture of Businessman Michael Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the Security Forces of Jamaica continued to carry out the massive campaign against criminal elements with the privilege of operating... (More)
The Xaymacan ― We are taught to believe that emancipation and independence are synonymous with freedom. It is true that in theory they are tied in with freedom, but in reality they are not the same. Emancipated from physical slavery since 1838 and Independent to... (More)
ZAHEN ― Title: Vinnie Jones’ Toughest Cops – Jamaica (2008)) When documenting gangs, violence and policing in dangerous parts of the world, Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica tends to be amongst the options. It is no less for former... (More)
ZAHEN ― Title: Wah Do Dem (2009) Written & Directed by: Ben Chace and Sam Fleischner _________________________________ Wah Do Dem is a feature length film that has caught my attention, even before knowing of the many awards that it has as well as the... (More)
ZAHEN ― Khaled and Said, lifelong friends of Nablus, West Bank finally receive their chance to be martyrs together after being chosen by the leader of a violent underground resistance. Being strapped with the explosive promise of Paradise, they are... (More)
ZAHEN ― A group of Israeli soldiers forcefully enter into the home of a middle class Palestine family of seven in the territory of Gaza. Mohammed, a highly educated English Teacher refuses to take his family and leave even though his home is now 'belongs to... (More)
ZAHEN ― The multiple Award winning (including Audience Award for Best Documentary - San Francisco International Film Festival, Audience Award for Best Documentary - Rencontres Film Festival in Montreal, Spirit of Freedom Award - Bahamas Film Festival etc.)... (More)
ZAHEN ― The History Channel’s The True Story of Che Guevara directed by Maria Wye Berry gives a rounded view of who Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara was and his passion for bringing about a communist revolution to the world. The film is largely based on the... (More)
ZAHEN ― The 2006 documentary Ross Kemp on Gangs in Jamaica produced and directed by Matthew Bennett marks season 03 | episode 1 of the BAFTA award winning series Ross Kemp on Gangs. Kemp’s purpose of the film was to unravel the truth about the... (More)
ZAHEN ― Black Entertainment Television (BET) TV Series American Gangster probes into the origin, the rise and the fall of the Shower Posse in the US in season 03 | episode 04 entitled American Gangster: The Shower Posse. This episode looks at six (6)... (More)
ZAHEN ― History Channel's Declassified - Castro: The Survivor is the seventh (7th) episode of Declassified that gives a fast-paced and energetic biographical outline of Fidel Castro's political career. The film emphasizes in five (5) seamlessly joined... (More)
ZAHEN ― During the 1970s Oil Crisis in Jamaica, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) affiliated Shower Posse rose to great power and continually evolved into a criminal empire throughout the 1980s. The ruthless and sophisticated gang left its marks of guns, drugs... (More)
ZAHEN ― For thirty pieces of silver, one of the most hated men in history betrayed Jesus his Master. Understandably, the gospel according to Judas sparks much controversy as its authenticity and relevance is met with much skepticism. The National Geographic... (More)
ZAHEN ― Tribes across the globe have claimed to be descendants of one of the ten (10) lost tribes of Israel that were scattered after the powerful kingdom of Assyria demolished the Northern kingdom of Israel 2700 years ago. The Lemba, a South African tribe... (More)
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