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An independent Bermuda would have difficulty conducting negotiations with large countries if the negotiations over the transfer of US bases in the 1990s are any guide, says Don Grearson, author of the newly published "USS Bermuda: The Rise and Fall o...
DATE: Nov 04, 2009
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Policing during rush hour
October 22, 2009
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Traffic problems again. People running red lights. This morning myself and another bike rider were almost side swiped by a car who ran a red light. We were at the top of Spurling Hill at approximat...
DATE: Oct 31, 2009
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Today is Wednesday, October 28, the 301st day of 2009. There are 64 days left in the year.
On this date:
In 1776, the Battle of White Plains was fought during the Revolutionary War, resulting in a limited British victory.
In 1886, the Statue of Liber...
DATE: Oct 28, 2009
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Not just education
October 13, 2009
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I refer to Mr. Crichlow's opinion in today's paper. It is not my intention to denigrate all Civil Servants here as I know many who are appropriately educated and experienced and more importantly, dedicat...
DATE: Oct 22, 2009
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No one has ever questioned Premier Ewart Brown's political skills. He is a master of the sound bite and has an innate ability to enthuse his supporters.
The build-up to his speech last week to the Island is a case in point. Whether it was deliberate ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2009
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Celebrate humanity
October 3, 2009
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It has been argued publicly that since there were no black persons aboard the Sea Venture, we should not be excited about celebrating the shipwreck How do we know there were no black persons (i.e. persons ...
DATE: Oct 08, 2009
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Celebrate humanity
October 3, 2009
Dear Sir,
It has been argued publicly that since there were no black persons aboard the Sea Venture, we should not be excited about celebrating the shipwreck How do we know there were no black persons (i.e. perso...
DATE: Oct 08, 2009
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Celebrate humanity
October 3, 2009
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It has been argued publicly that since there were no black persons aboard the Sea Venture, we should not be excited about celebrating the shipwreck How do we know there were no black persons (i.e. persons ...
DATE: Oct 08, 2009
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Together for change
August 25, 2009
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We, the group BERMUDIANS, wish to say a heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who supported us in our actions of June 16, 19 and 26, 2009. Due to the sheer magnitude of e-mails, telephone calls and comments,...
DATE: Sep 08, 2009
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Reuters historical calendar - August 25
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Following are some of the major events to have occurred on Aug. 25 since 1900:
1936 - Sixteen opponents of Soviet leader Josef Stalin were executed after a show trial.
1940 - Lithuania, Latvi...
DATE: Aug 25, 2009
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