Monday, August 26, 2024

Nebular Tropic Sea - PC Wallpaper

 
Nebular Tropic Sea

"Nebular Tropic Sea" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

A Kindness in the Cold

 
Daisy flower growing out of icy ground.
 
"Kindness in the Cold" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

A Kindness in the Cold

In a world where winds are sharp as knives,
I walk a path where darkness thrives,
The ground beneath, a bed of ice,
Yet still, I try to be kind and nice.

The air is bitter, hearts are cold,
And kindness feels a tale retold,
A story whispered, lost to time,
In a world that turns on cruel rhyme.

But in this frost, I plant a seed,
Of warmth, of hope, of gentle deed,
A smile that breaks the winter’s hold,
A touch that turns the harsh to gold.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Music Makers Rush-Out - Video

 

Music Makers Junkanoo group rush-out performance for the Commonwealth Bank Back-to-School Giveaway, Joe Billy Park, Fowler St., Nassau, Bahamas. Aug. 24, 2024. ©A. Derek Catalano

Friday, August 23, 2024

Report on Vehicular Traffic Congestion in Nassau, Bahamas

Island Traffic congestion

"Island Traffic" - Bahamas AI image
©A. Derek Catalano
 

Report on Vehicular Traffic Congestion in Nassau, Bahamas

 

Introduction

Vehicular traffic congestion in Nassau, Bahamas, has reached critical levels, particularly during peak hours. The roads become heavily congested at three major times of the day: the morning commute around 9 a.m. when residents travel to work and school, the afternoon period around 3 p.m. when schools dismiss and parents pick up their children, and the early evening rush hour around 5 p.m. when the workday ends. The continuous importation of vehicles into the country exacerbates this problem, leading to increasingly severe traffic jams on the island’s streets.

Years ago, Nassau underwent significant road improvements and the construction of new roads intended to alleviate traffic congestion. While these initiatives were initially effective, the rapid growth in the number of vehicles and urban development has since outpaced these improvements. Today, Nassau faces a more severe traffic situation, characterized by long delays, increased travel times, and heightened frustration among drivers.

This report aims to explore the causes of Nassau's traffic congestion, examine the consequences, and propose potential solutions to alleviate the problem. It will also consider how improved traffic flow could benefit Nassau in both the short and long term.

Tropic Beach Paradise

 
Tropic Beach Paradise with flowers, seagulls and sailboat.

"Tropic Beach Paradise" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Tropic Fly By - PC Wallpaper

 
Glowing UFO flying over tropic sea at night.

"Tropic Fly By" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Glowing UFO flying over tropic sea at night.

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

 
Junkanoo dancer wearing lionfish costume.

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


Junkanoo dancer wearing lion head costume.

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