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Every four years, Olympic year, the same debate surfaces.
Why hasn't more been done to recognise our only Olympic medallist, Clarence Hill?
Somebody last week suggested a street name, a statue (if Johnny Barnes has one, why not Hill?), maybe a sports...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
This weekend is a massive weekend at both ends of the Logic Premier 50 over cricket league. At the top half, undefeated Bailey’s Bay play Willow Cuts in what will be a title decider. While at the lower end of the table Cleveland County play Southampt...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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Clay Smith
The long-suffering LH has grown used to my demands, but he did do a double take when I asked him to soak his nuts in the kitchen.
Rather than setting off to find a man-sized bucket, he responded with a mix of profanities and panic.
Of course I found ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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Catherine Burns
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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AUTHOR:
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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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
