128 results returned for search: "" category "Opinion Writer" author DJLT
Has anyone seen the massive yacht Eclipse currently berthed along Front Street? This edifice of the ocean is the proud property of Russian businessman and billionaire Roman Abramovich.
So what, you may ask? Why are we discussing this? Well, the answ...
DATE: Feb 01, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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DJLT
Just to show readers that I do in fact listen, this week I will deny my penchant for social commentary and focus on music/entertainment.
Don’t get it twisted, the overwhelming majority of the feedback we receive supports the current format of this c...
DATE: Jan 25, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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DJLT
As individuals and as a Country, we have to start living within our means. As I listen to the new Minister of Finance lament about the state of Bermuda’s finances, I’m left to wonder what in heaven’s name we have been doing for the past 15 to 20 year...
DATE: Jan 18, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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DJLT
My frustration and disagreement with the ”union mentality“ I described previously is well documented, as is my desire to discourage persons having a ’welfare mentality‘. It is also my belief that the haves should help the have nots. But we have a res...
DATE: Jan 11, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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DJLT
Happy New Year Bermuda. Let’s hope that 2013 sees things improve.
It is always good to thank and acknowledge the bloggers, the contributors, those who take the time to voice their opinions on my submissions.
Different views increase creativity, inc...
DATE: Jan 04, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
Happy holidays Bermuda! I absolutely love Bermuda and Bermudians. I’m blessed to live in and be from a really cool place.
My comments in this article are in no way a display of insensitivity to people who are less fortunate than I am.
I understand th...
DATE: Dec 28, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
I would be remiss if I did not seize the opportunity to wish one and all Happy Holidays! But we had an interesting General Election this week. So what happened?
The OBA won this election fair and square. But for a party that is not yet four years ol...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
I believe that trade unions have been necessary over the years. If you go back in time, history will confirm that if trade unions did not exist, workers would have been abused, disadvantaged, exploited and treated unfairly by their employers. This is...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
Last week we were talking about how fitter and healthier people are usually happier and also don’t drive up the cost of healthcare.
We have a group of people who are healthy and who don’t drive up costs and we have another group that is unhealthy, l...
DATE: Dec 07, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
I work out a good bit. I love to exercise. Always have. It releases endorphins that give me a ‘feel good’, a ‘high’, a ‘happy vibe’. Since I jacked up my knee this summer, I’m reduced to cycling or the gym. Can’t play squash but, whatever. So I usual...
DATE: Nov 30, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
