Women relive horror stories Survivors of domestic violence this week shared their harrowing experiences with other victims of abuse. During Domestic Violence Observance Day at the Physical Abuse Centre, the women spoke out against abusive males and offered some advice. ---- Page 2 SWIM-A-THON A BIG SUCCESS FNR SM Swim-a-thon a big success Participants in the seventh annual Round the Sound swim-a-thon recently raised close to $20,000 for the Patients Assistance League Service (PALS). The fundraiser, organised by the Dolphin Swim Team and Bermuda Open Water Swimmers, took place on September 14 in the Harrington Sound. ---- Page 2 BIGGEST-EVER TATTOO THIS MONTH MIL Biggest-ever Tattoo this month The final spit and polish is being put on arrangements for the biggest-ever Bermuda Tattoo. And the grand finale is set to be a massed bands version of Tchaikovski's 1812 Overture -- complete with the cannon fire written in by the composer, courtesy of the Bermuda Regiment's gun troop, and a massive fireworks display. ---- Page 2 BTFA TO BLAME FOR DELAY ATH BTFA to blame for delay Problems within Bermuda Track and Field Association have delayed publication of Corporate Relay results. ---- Sport, Page 13 PREPARATION IS KEY FOR SAILOR SLG Preparation is key for sailor If preparation wins world championships, Roland Gaebler will be just one race away from celebrating a second successive Tornado catamaran title. ---- Sport, Page 13