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Week ending November 27, 2015
All eyes are on the Fed so the slew of US economic data that came out last week takes on considerable importance with respect to whether the Fed raises short-term interest rates or not.
Third-quarter GDP was revised to...
DATE: Dec 01, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Robert Pires
There are still a number of shopping days left before the big day, and as the pace of hustle and bustle quickens, with people caught up in numerous pre-holiday activities, there is a tendency to become a little less alert in taking proper precautions...
DATE: Dec 01, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Sudden Cardiac Death is the largest cause of death, causing about 325,000 adult deaths in the US each year.
It is responsible for more than 50 per cent of all heart disease-related deaths. Sudden cardiac arrest is NOT a heart attack (myocardial infa...
DATE: Dec 01, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Joe Yammine, MD
Dear Dr Nekia,
I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy eight months ago, and I breastfeed. My baby’s father is very impatient with me because he thinks that I have breastfed our son long enough.
I understand that breastfeeding can be a bit inco...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
They call economics the “dismal science”. The world often seems far more interested in the awful things going on rather than positive developments. That’s why we rubber-neck when we see car accidents, but airplane landings never make the news.
Now t...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
• The Continental Society of Bermuda invites you to join them for the 12 Martinis of Christmas at The Grand on Friday, December 11. From 6pm until 8pm, kick off the Christmas party season with a selection of holiday cocktails. Tickets are $55 and, al...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
For most of us, the angling year is over. While there is still a month remaining, try upping the incidence of gale-like weather, and including the demands made by the so-called “holiday” season, and most people will find themselves rushed off their f...
DATE: Nov 28, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Today’s column is a reminder of the resilience of people and economies when confronted with catastrophic events.
Traditionally, November is a time for remembrance of those gone before us, particularly those brave men and women in the world wars who ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
The recent Auditor-General’s report on the former Progressive Labour Party government’s handling of the public purse, regarding a number of transactions was far from complimentary, and in fact, left many questions hanging over why there was no accoun...
DATE: Nov 28, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Be careful what you wish for, yes? Be careful, too, what you promise, Mr Editor. You may reasonably be expected to deliver.
To its credit, the One Bermuda Alliance government announced in the Throne Speech its plans to deliver on a promise to introd...
DATE: Nov 28, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
