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Oh, the wonders of September. A drop in humidity, slightly cooler mornings and breezes from the North and East — does this mean that summer is over?
Well, probably; but nothing ever happens quite that quickly and, for the angler, this has long been a...
DATE: Sep 19, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
There is considerable concern mounting throughout much of our community that violent crime is beginning to eat away at what most Bermudians have always cherished as an environment of safety and peace.
It seems this cultural corrosion is slipping out ...
DATE: Sep 19, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
There’s nothing like a pleasant dressing-down, Mr Editor, and I received a very nice one of those last week from a kind and faithful reader. She told me that I don’t understand, although I do (smile), and only too well (smile), and from experience (s...
DATE: Sep 18, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
October is nearly here, which is a surprise as I am pretty sure it was January yesterday.
Life is flying by way too fast — especially with my littles being not-so-little. I am seriously enjoying their company these days.
“Stop growing!” I’ve asked....
DATE: Sep 18, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
This past weekend cricket in Bermuda reached a new low, but it is important that as a country we realise this is not just a cricket problem or a football problem, but a social problem Island wide.
Where cricket is concerned, what can we do to reduce...
DATE: Sep 18, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Many Bermudians and visitors alike knew of Derrick Phipps only as the guy who hung out on Front Street, opening doors for taxis or chatting with anyone whom he decided needed some life advice. Like many whom the world may deem as “less than”, many wa...
DATE: Sep 18, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
At a time when many would be broken, he was getting stronger. At a time when many would be cursing, he was rejoicing. At a time when many would be sad, he was standing in the presence of his maker.
A husband was giving God the glory for accepting his...
DATE: Sep 17, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
When I heard my daughter wanted to have a boy over to play I rushed out and bought a soccer ball.
I thought it was essential. Surely he wouldn’t find anything interesting in her sea of Barbie dolls and dress-up clothes.
I went to a single-sex school;...
DATE: Sep 17, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Slacker Mom
When you finish your workout, do you stretch? I’ve heard many say, I don’t have time to stretch or I’ll stretch in the shower when I get home. Incorporating stretching into your daily workout is just as important as the exercise itself.
When we stret...
DATE: Sep 16, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Betty Doyling
I spent happy hour last Friday attending a prison guard initiation day. Right after plotting to destroy the world at the pet store and fending off (or was it encouraging?) the advances of a 17th century, one-eyed pirate.
No, nobody had slipped Ayahua...
DATE: Sep 16, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt