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The fact that police in South Africa on August 18 shot and killed 34 striking mineworkers has been the source of exasperation for many; considering that country’s journey in ending apartheid. While the details of how this tragic incident occurred wil...
DATE: Aug 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Glenn Fubler
Have you ever had that tightness in your chest, cold dread in the pit of your stomach, inability to breathe, panic and paralysis setting in with the urge to escape and hide? I’m not describing a heart attack, but instead some of the reactions associa...
DATE: Aug 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Each person has got to live his or her own life. It is a gift and a personal responsibility.
No one else can live your life for you, and that is both a blessing and a curse.
On the one hand you get to decide all by yourself what you will and won't ...
DATE: Aug 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Philip Brownell
What is happening to our economy is readily apparent. The effects are being felt by everyone and seen all around us. When we first began this journey in October 2011, we set out to educate and inform the public on the state of the economy and provide...
DATE: Aug 27, 2012
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Swan and Burchall
Bermudians have always been concerned about the rain due to a lack of other sources of fresh water. The island’s recent drought-like conditions (barring the rains last week) may have been difficult, but now a global drought is impacting the markets i...
DATE: Aug 27, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
One thing us seniors get accused of is not being able to understand or communicate well with the younger generation.
Yes I’m referring to ‘the generation gap’ as it’s been called for years. Well, as far as I’m concerned, it’s not our fault — it’s th...
DATE: Aug 27, 2012
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Grumpy Old Man
I was certainly a happy man after watching my West Ham win their opening game of the season against Aston Villa at home last weekend.
Most encouraging was the way we played and it’s always important to make a good start to the Premier League season, ...
DATE: Aug 25, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
For isolated islanders in Bermuda, the internet is our window to the world. Upset that comfort level with interruptions in internet service, and you will incur the wrath of the individually confined along with serious businesses.
The internet amazes...
DATE: Aug 25, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
With Tropical Storm Isaac churning its way across the Caribbean in the general direction of the United States and another tropical depression forming in the mid-Atlantic, the time has come to be aware that the hurricane season is an element of the he...
DATE: Aug 25, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
I wasn’t able to attend the launch of the new Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDoT) campaign but thanks to modern technology, I’ve been able to have a look at the print and electronic media advertising, and the remake of Hubert Smith’s ‘Bermuda Is Ano...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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DJLT