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It was unusual to see women lifting weights in gyms in the early 90s.
Kathi DeCouto didn’t let that stop her.
“I was living in the US and a guy I was dating said, ‘Let’s go to the gym’. We got there and he pointed me straight to the [area] where wom...
DATE: Dec 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Wellness
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New Year’s resolutions. Some live for the fresh start, others groan at the thought. My best friend and I have a tradition to meet on New Year’s Day and write down what we hope to do over the coming year. Instead of writing a list of specific goals we...
DATE: Dec 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Wellness
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AUTHOR:
Cassandra Matcham
Peter Dunne used to think almost everyone had a bike gathering dust in the garage.
Cycle after cycle was dropped off after the Bermuda Bicycling Association launched an appeal for their school programme seven years ago.
When the dust settled they had...
DATE: Dec 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Wellness
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Emily Chadderton’s heart leapt when she saw the job posting for a teacher’s assistant in China.
The 22-year-old had a great sense of adventure and no clue what she’d do after finishing her master’s degree.
“I immediately wanted to do it and messaged...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Home & Away
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Modern amenities, custom closets and only a short drive from Hamilton — Breezeway seems to have it all.
There’s a pool and two apartments at the three-bedroomed executive home on Hibiscus Lane. It also boasts a spacious kitchen, four full bathrooms a...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Home & Away
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For Ben Lusher, there’s nothing like a home crowd.
It’s what’s motivating the singer as he prepares to open the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts next month as part of the trio, ThirdStory.
“I can’t wait to come home and perform,” said the 23-y...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Home & Away
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Nahed Eid was a hyper kid until her father handed her some tools and introduced her to jewellery making.
She spent almost every spare moment beading earrings, head jewellery and necklaces; her masterpieces were given to loved ones or sold at street f...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Home & Away
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Eugene “Buck” Woods was thoroughly surprised the Saturday before Christmas with a birthday breakfast fete in honour of his 81st birthday.
Family and friends kept it absolutely quiet from him up to the moment he entered the spacious dining room of the...
DATE: Dec 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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When Robert Bassett started showing his artwork 40 years ago, people were baffled.
Pink cottages and seascapes were the norm; he was painting figures with elongated necks and exaggerated facial features.
Critics called his work “childlike” and “untra...
DATE: Dec 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Arts & Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Warwick Academy IB students recently took part in the 2015 PartnerRe “Dollars for Hours” programme.
Each year, PartnerRe generously donates $30,000 to individual schools after completing a selected project for a registered charity.
This year, Warwi...
DATE: Dec 24, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Young Observer
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