See Harvard's finest singers

Dear Sir,

Once again three of Harvard University's finest a cappella singing groups are in Bermuda, and they have agreed to put on a show for the public, while benefiting charity. The Harvard Krokodiloes, the Harvard Din and Tonics and the Radcliffe Pitches are giving a free concert today from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Anglican Cathedral. These internationally-known groups have a long-standing tradition of touring, and we are very lucky to have them back in Bermuda this month.

For the fourth year in a row, in a collaborative effort with the American Consulate, the Harvard clubs will sing in aid of Bermuda's own Habitat for Humanity. The programme has been scheduled for the lunch hour from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to enable visitors and Bermuda residents to enjoy a few minutes or an hour of classic hits from the 1920s to the 1960s. Admission is free to one and all. No tickets or reservations are required.

The Krokodiloes are Harvard University's oldest a cappella singing group. They perform popular music from the 1920s through the 1960s. Founded at the Hasty Pudding Club in 1946, these 12 tuxedo-clad gentlemen sing jazz, swing, ballads, and rock from America's Golden Age. The Radcliffe Pitches are Harvard University's premier female a cappella singing ensemble, founded in 1975 at the historic Hasty Pudding Club. The dozen or so undergraduate women perform a repertoire inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. The Harvard Din & Tonics are one of the world's most beloved a cappella singing groups. Their repertoire centres on the American jazz classics of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. These 14 gentlemen — who perform in white tie, tails, and lime green socks- are known for their impressive choreography and entertaining antics.

As the US Consul General to Bermuda, I am proud that these goodwill ambassadors from Harvard chose to incorporate a benefit performance into their Bermuda schedule. This annual concert has become a much-anticipated tradition on the Bermuda calendar, one that the Consulate looks forward to continuing. Everyone is very welcome. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the noon concert. If you enjoy yourself, as I have no doubt you will, please consider offering a donation to Habitat for Humanity Bermuda on your way out. Remember, 100 percent of any voluntary donations go to Habitat Bermuda. I hope to see you there.

US CONSUL GENERAL GRACE SHELTON

Mirroring behaviour

March 6, 2010

Dear Sir,

This incident happened Friday March 5th, around 9.15 p.m. I had ordered some food from Portofino and was driving in after 45 minutes to pick it up. As I drove on Bermudiana Road there were no parking spaces and, like several persons who were picking up food I drove up behind this car which was next to XL's garage driveway and parked behind it. I knew I would be running in the shop and out. I made sure that if a car needed to get out of the garage there was enough room for them to be able to. I worked at XL previously and knew that a car could very easily maneuver around my car.

My 17-year-old son and 15-year-old nephew were in the car as I ran across the street. I paid for my order and then my cell phone rang and it was my son stating that someone was coming out of the garage and flashing their lights. I quickly left the store thinking as I was running that the car had enough room to get out. As I was running towards my car I saw this man standing at my window and then his wife running towards my car. I am thinking what is going on, do these people know my son, never dreaming what really was going on. I get to the car and say to this couple that there was plenty of room for you to go around and moved the car as the car in front of me had left. They just ran to their car and flew out of the driveway recklessly like they were in a massive hurry.

I noticed my son looked at bit upset so I asked him what had happened. He told me the man came to the car window, swung the door open and asked him to move the car. My son told him he was only 17 and did not know how to drive and his mother was on her way to move the car. If the man had looked down the street he would have seen me coming. But no, he said to my son to get in the "F…ing" driver's seat and move this car. Luckily I have taught my son to respect his elders as this could have turned into a very big unnecessary fight had he had a different personality. Then he slammed my car door and ran to get in his car.

I did not know all of this had gone on or else I would have said something to this gentleman. You always see in the news these day about these rude obnoxious children who are causing trouble. Did we ever think that this behaviour they are exhibiting, is just the behaviour they see from the adults? Again, if I knew what was going on I would have taken this couple's car number and gone to XL to speak to him. The car was grey and I am assuming this person works for XL or in the building. I would have liked to speak to this individual in person as I don't speak to my son like that and don't appreciate anyone else speaking to him like that and especially over something so trivial. My son was shaken up about this for the remainder of the night. Bermuda we really need to get it together from the adults to the children.

DONNA WATSON

President

Bermuda Track & Field Association