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The second of the summer holidays has come and gone even though the official start to summer was yesterday when the sun had reached its northernmost at the Tropic of Cancer (23.44 Nº latitude). This is properly known as the summer solstice, a term wh...
DATE: Jun 22, 2013
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Tight Lines
Lack of interest or lack of talent? Or a combination of both.
Whatever the reason, the holiday weekend's Amateur Strokeplay Championships at Port Royal didn't make for a particularly intriguing
tournament.
Will Haddrell, Bermuda's non-playing captai...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Adrian Robson
I was never very good at physics but I do wish I had paid more attention in school. I just remember thinking that I couldn’t imagine any of it being useful in REAL LIFE — cue an enormous teenage sigh and exaggerated roll of the eyes. If only I had kn...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Catherine Burns
I wish to send a news flash to many members of the workforce, especially folks like the Works and Engineering employees who went on strike for a worker who broke the rules and the Marine and Ports staff who are objecting to the Government bringing in...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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DJLT
Riddle me this, Mr Acting Editor, as we reflect on the recent equal rights debate. How is it that those who espouse tolerance, exhibit so little for those who have views with which they disagree? I am not just talking about reported exchanges on the ...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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John Barritt
The Under-19 squad that was selected by the Bermuda Cricket Board is very strong and they certainly have the potential to go on and qualify for the Youth World Cup. Bermuda will play against Canada and USA with only the winner going through.
USA and...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The long hot summer is upon us, and as usual many parents will be going the extra mile to keep children focused, and engaged, in positive activity, despite distractions previous generations never had to deal with.
Parents, or guardians, doing their u...
DATE: Jun 18, 2013
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Al Seymour
“Making the leaders of tomorrow!”
Slogans like this are often bandied by schools, clubs, activities, camps etc and as a parent, it certainly sounds appealing. But I’m curious what that actually entails?
Looking back, I’m sure my parents signed me u...
DATE: Jun 18, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Building talking points for Bermuda as the premier offshore financial centre. This column has been in existence for more than 13 years; almost never are there comments or feedback made. That is because finance and economics are of great interest for ...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Anybody complaining that there just isn’t any football at this time of the year . . . well, they can’t be paying attention because every TV channel is showing live matches.
From World Cup qualifiers to the Euro Under-21 tournament to friendlies, ther...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
