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There is much we can learn from the recently concluded 2012 Olympics. These games were impressive on many fronts — from the opening ceremony, to the daily and perfectly executed competitions to the behind the scenes efficient management — and London,...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Walton Brown
Hi Troops!
I am kind of shocked and distressed to find out that it isn’t Friday yet — is anyone else having a really long week or is it just me? Anyway, enough of this complaining, here are the latest Bermuda events:
* The next in the Historical Hear...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
What this chart shows should concern all of us:
Government Revenue (Orange Line)
When the orange line of revenue is under the red line of spending, Government is spending more than it takes in and is in deficit.
The projected reveue is not likel...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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Swan and Burchall
Arghhhhh! Have you ever been really wound up by something? Found yourself shouting instead of speaking? Felt like your blood was boiling and you might just blow a fuse?
Someone once described a ‘red mist’ descending over them (and then they punched s...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
As I write this I have learned that Tony Scott, the director of several successful action movies, has killed himself.
Apparently, he jumped off a bridge in Southern California. One of my favourite lines was in his movie, ‘Top Gun’: “You’re not going ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Philip Brownell
The equity markets continue to grind higher. Given the economic gloom it would probably surprise most people to know that the S&P 500 has risen over 28 percent in the last 12 months (it certainly doesn’t feel like it!). Sentiment continues to exhibit...
DATE: Aug 20, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
Throughout world history good leaders have had to make tough decisions in the interest of the people, while trying to preserve dignity and respect, along with integrity.
Good leaders, and they are not a dime a dozen, are not afraid to make a decision...
DATE: Aug 20, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
I love our tourists. It's nice to see them strolling along Front Street — even if they are not purchasing anything.
It's great to see them outside looking at the menus and deciding whether they will eat on-board their ship after looking at our outrag...
DATE: Aug 20, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Grumpy Old Man
Not exactly the sort of weather that one would expect for August. Certainly not what we are experiencing at the moment with the bit of bluster, overcast and wet that seems to hanging around making for less than summery conditions.
Normally, it would...
DATE: Aug 18, 2012
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Tight Lines
By Martha Myron
New filing compliance procedures for non-resident US taxpayers
Effective September 1, 2012, a new procedure from US Internal Revenue Service will be available for persons listed above who are not aware of, or now seek to come into, c...
DATE: Aug 18, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
