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We pause this week to take a more global reflection on the cricket arena.
Undoubtedly, those of us who consider ourselves fanatics of the game would be cognisant of the death of Phillip Hughes. This young Australian batsman was in the prime of his l...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Welcome to 6.0 minutes — a round-up of random semi-related issues.
Bermudian Brushes
First off the bat, condolences to the family and friends of Mr Peter Woolcock; one of the many media folks that I never had the chance to meet in person.
Often I w...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Christopher Famous
I have to start this with a confession. I haven’t bought my kids salad spinners for Christmas. I have actually bought them American Girl dolls. I did my best to pretend they didn’t exist (the dolls, not my kids …) but Chloe is in P2. Six-year-olds ta...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Catherine Burns
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither apparently was the Casino Gaming Act. This, Mr. Editor, is legislation of elephantine proportions: some 100 plus pages of over 200 clauses that any reasonable person might regard as complex, if not complicated, mos...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
There isn’t just a hole to fill on page 4, Mr Editor. There is a hole in all our hearts. I am saddened to know that my column will no longer get to bask in the glow of Peter’s good humour. He was a great companion to all of us each Friday over the ye...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Quality leadership is essential in every area of public life.
Those who aspire to positions of responsibility, whether it is politics, or any part of community activity, should be aware that leadership requires setting a good example, as well as uph...
DATE: Dec 11, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
My daughter was hunting through my bedroom closet when she let out a horrified cry.
“Mommy, where are your high heels?”
Then I knew I had to finally confess.
“Sweetheart, mummy doesn’t have any high heels.”
My girlie-girl’s mouth made an O.
Actuall...
DATE: Dec 11, 2014
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Slacker Mom
America’s Cup euphoria is sweeping through Bermuda as the island prepares to host an event that is a great promotional opportunity.
Here is a chance to advertise Bermuda as a very special place that most of us have the privilege to call home.
Even wi...
DATE: Dec 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
I’ve studied about conflict and resolving it, and still I dread and avoid it.
The other morning, Mr Bones (the Shi Tzu) and I were taking our usual stroll through the Botanical Gardens.
An SUV came whizzing up behind and brushed past, barely missin...
DATE: Dec 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Turn a setback into a comeback ... over the holidays!
Lately I’ve been hearing, “I’ll start back in January” or, “I’m just too busy now with Christmas around the corner”. Loss of interest in health can happen quickly throughout the holiday season. So...
DATE: Dec 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Betty Doyling
