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Born in Bermuda on December 11,1924, Eugene Doughty left us on January 24, 2009. As a volunteer serving overseas, he had one of the most remarkable careers of any Bermudian during the second World War.
He was a born soldier. So much so, that he remai...
DATE: Aug 01, 2009
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History is riddled with myths and mistakes of fact that often invade the true historical record for many years, until they are noticed, challenged and refuted. Invariably, these myths usually have some vague link or 'grain of truth' that has been 'st...
DATE: Jul 29, 2009
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OAK BLUFFS, Massachusetts (AP) — When Barack Obama kicks off his flip-flops on the Martha's Vineyard sand next month, he'll be adding a modern note to the island's black history that stretches back three centuries.
Decades ago, the island was a summe...
DATE: Jul 24, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House went a little bit country on Tuesday.
"Now, I know folks think I'm a city boy, but I do appreciate listening to country music," President Barack Obama said to guests gathered in the East Room for a performance by cou...
DATE: Jul 24, 2009
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When applying for general scholarships, it's hard for a painter to compete with someone studying medicine or actuarial science.
That's why the Bank of Butterfield created the $10,000 Visual Arts Award for Bermudians studying the fine arts and this ye...
DATE: Jul 23, 2009
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Eight young Bermudians are closer to achieving their academic dreams thanks to $156,000 in scholarships awarded by the Bank of Butterfield.
Bank of Butterfield's President & CEO, Alan Thompson, said Butterfield's Medical, Undergraduate and Postgradua...
DATE: Jul 23, 2009
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A 19-year-old Bermudian university student, Dani Raynor, is following her grandmother's footsteps into a life of service to the community.
Miss Raynor's grandmother Leleath Bailey is Lieutenant Governor of the three Kiwanis clubs of Bermuda based in ...
DATE: Jul 22, 2009
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(Bloomberg) — It took more than rocket fuel to get Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon. As Craig Nelson shows in his fascinating history, "Rocket Men," political forces also propelled the Apollo 11 journey in July 1969.
It began in 1961, when ...
DATE: Jul 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Has the recession cut heart-healthy seafood and leafy greens out of your budget? Are you squeezing boxed meals or fast food between two jobs?
Obesity experts say the lousy economy threatens to worsen Americans' already bulging waist...
DATE: Jul 20, 2009
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BOSTON (AP) – Victor Dogah bobs his head and smiles, quickly getting the hang of the Puerto Rican rhythm written on the whiteboard behind his professor. He and his classmates hit their fingers and palms on their drums in near perfect unison.
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DATE: Jul 14, 2009
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