Monday, July 1, 2024

Crab Man Shuffle

 
Male junkanoo dancer in crab suit.

"Crab Man Shuffle" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Seaflower Beach

 
Tropic beach with colorful flowers, sailboat and seagulls flying.

"Seaflower Beach" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Tropic beach with colorful flowers, sailboat and seagulls flying.

"Seaflower Beach" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Journey To New Atlantis - PC Wallpaper

 
Futuristic city over sea.

"Journey To New Atlantis" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

Taino Zemi Worship and Cohoba Use

 
Zemi wood sculpture

"Zemi" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 

Taino Zemi Worship and Cohoba Use

The Taino people, indigenous inhabitants of the Caribbean, including the islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica, practiced a rich and complex religion centered around the worship of zemis, which were ancestral spirits or deities. This religion was deeply intertwined with their everyday lives, culture, and worldview.

Junkanoo Masks

 
Red, yellow, black Junkanoo Mask on aqua wall.

"Junkanoo Mask" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Red, yellow, black Junkanoo Mask on aqua wall.

"Junkanoo Mask" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Tropic Fantasy

 
Eclectic multi-level home on tropic isle.

"Tropic Fantasy" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Friday, June 28, 2024

Dictatorship: Early Warning Signs

 
Dictatorship Symbols

 "Dictatorship" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 

Dictatorship: Early Warning Signs

The transition from a democratic country to a dictatorship is often gradual and can be challenging to detect early on. However, there are several warning signs that can indicate such a shift. Here are some key indicators:

1. Erosion of Free Press and Media Control

  • Censorship: Increasing censorship of media and journalists.
  • Propaganda: Government control or influence over major media outlets, spreading propaganda.
  • Intimidation: Harassment or threats against journalists who criticize the government.