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Never in his wildest dreams did Harrison Isaac expect to start a family again, in his 60s.
The semi-retired architectural services provider already had three children and six grandchildren.
A 2011 trip to Manila, Philippines changed his life.
“The...
DATE: Apr 26, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Home & Away
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
It would be easy to get overwhelmed at Crufts, the largest dog show in the world.
Over a three-day period, 125,000 people pass through and 20,000 dogs compete.
Janice Moran’s keeshond Puck didn’t place, but he had a blast.
“He was probably patted by...
DATE: Apr 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Arts & Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
What the heck is ‘Punch Romaine’?
The dish almost threw Ben Jewett. He had promised local foodies a real experience: the final meal served to first-class passengers on board the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
It took some searching, but eventually the Mad H...
DATE: Apr 22, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Ali Bardgett’s life revolved around music. She was a professional dancer in England in her younger years, even appearing on stage with a legend: Smokey Robinson.
Twenty years ago she traded it all in for a traditional office job.
In 2014 she realise...
DATE: Apr 21, 2016
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Other
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
Imagine you’re at the beach, stuck in a life preserver that’s so big and ugly that people can’t help but stare.
Even worse, it only lets your legs get wet; the rest of you bobs like a cork.
That’s the experience for many people with physical disabi...
DATE: Apr 20, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
When Robin Blackburne loses a game of tennis he can’t blame his racket.
The 82-year-old designed it himself.
In 1973 he grew frustrated with the ball bouncing off the frame and whizzing in the wrong direction, so he added an extra set of strings.
He...
DATE: Apr 19, 2016
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Other
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
For Zachary Lathan, the hardest thing about being a part of Up With People is knowing it won’t last.
He’s visited 15 countries and performed with the group more than 50 times.
As with all good things, however, it will come to an end. The 19-year-old’...
DATE: Apr 18, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Liz Mayne isn’t a vintage car fan, but she was “a big, big fan” of Downton Abbey.
Three years ago she banked on the hope that others were just as enamoured with the PBS period drama.
She and her husband Allan and their friend Roberta Pachai imported ...
DATE: Apr 15, 2016
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Other
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
Got any spare cash? It just might change a life.
Three teenagers are asking residents to hand over any loose coins in their pockets, couches and laundry.
It’s part of a school project in aid of the Bermuda Diabetes Association. The money will be used...
DATE: Apr 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Parenting
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Bullying, anxiety issues, problems socialising? Hand your child some Lego.
The popular toy won’t get rid of the problem, but experts believe it can help youngsters cope.
It’s therapy on offer at Solstice — roughly 30 children between the ages of four...
DATE: Apr 13, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy