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On the last day of 2017, I took from the shelf a clay jug and put it on my table. It was my “jug of happy moments”.
Inside, were small scraps of paper and on each one there were a few sentences written throughout the year; a short description of som...
DATE: Jan 04, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nina London
Synchronised global growth, rising corporate profits and a surprisingly smooth path to US tax reform boosted stock markets around the world in 2017. Although potentially disruptive geopolitical events such as stalled Brexit negotiations, North Korean...
DATE: Jan 03, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Bryan Dooley
In an interconnected global climate where modern technology has penetrated just about corner of the earth, it can be very challenging trying to stay focused on common values for good living when too often many world leaders are falling terribly short...
DATE: Jan 02, 2018
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
New Year is fast approaching, now almost 20 years into the new millennium. It’s once again a time to reflect, to put aside the past year’s less-than-positive outcomes in your work, relationships, health, and philosophies. Whether you defined these as...
DATE: Dec 30, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
“We gotta make a change
It’s time for us as a people to start makin’ some changes
Let’s change the way we eat
Let’s change the way we live
And let’s change the way we treat each other
You see the old way wasn’t workin’
So, it’s on us to do what we go...
DATE: Dec 29, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
It’s late, late, late and I’m lying on the sofa with just the lights of the Christmas tree and the glow of my phone keeping me awake. Along with the patio doors, our internet and the toaster, my laptop gave up the ghost today ... why does it feel lik...
DATE: Dec 29, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
When I arrive at an art exhibition, I always pause and listen to my heart.
I know that it directs me to the work that will be special for me, the one with a meaning that will touch my soul and reveal a secret hidden in the artist’s vision. This time...
DATE: Dec 28, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nina London
December is the month for shopping.
Come Christmas Day, however, many of us will have questioned the value of the gifts we’ve received with regard to use and function.
I would suggest that function outweighs cost. Why purchase a chainsaw when a pair...
DATE: Dec 27, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Malcolm Griffiths
As 2017 draws to a close, and 2018 will be here in a few days, now is a good time to reflect on your year.
Personal reflection is something that we all should consider. We need to ask ourselves questions that will help us to close the year on a good ...
DATE: Dec 27, 2017
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Betty Doyling
A few years ago I started a column called “Good Reads for Christmas,” which was written for entertainment and inspiration at this time of the year.
Dear readers, we realise your tolerance level during the holidays for all things financial is about ...
DATE: Dec 23, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron