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There’s no chimney on the House on the Hill, Mr. Acting Editor, so there’s no chance of ever seeing the smoke whether black, white or grey. We read and hear instead about the heat, sparked I am sure by the partisan nature of politics. They are after ...
DATE: Mar 15, 2013
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
A sure sign that sunny days are coming back: Wine Down Happy Hour at Lemon Tree is back tomorrow. The relaunch coincides with their St Paddy’s celebration featuring Irish grub, green beer and Guinness. Happy hour will run from 5pm until midnight thro...
DATE: Mar 14, 2013
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Bermuda needs to move away from the political quicksand mode where almost every move seems to plunge us deeper into the abyss of confusion and doubt instead of making good use of common sense, on issues that impact the lives of every citizen.
The Isl...
DATE: Mar 14, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Steps to Success
‘Luddite’ might be a bit strong, but I sheepishly admit, technology isn’t my strong suit. My head somewhat struggles to wrap itself around the hows and wherefores of Tweets and Links, not to mention the Pokes (which just sound rude)....
DATE: Mar 12, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Julia Pitt
Karma is a system for understanding social justice. It is the response to a person wondering why some people are so privileged while other people languish in poverty. Karma relies on the belief that people are born over and over and reap in the next ...
DATE: Mar 12, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Philip Brownell
A few random comments on the markets and finance:
Bull market
Yes that’s right. We seem to be in a bull market. The S&P 500 has produced a total return of about 150 percent since the bottom in March of 2009.
Don’t tell anyone though because most peo...
DATE: Mar 11, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
Dear Carla: No offence, but it would be nice to see more of a variety of questions and not just those that live up to so many negative stereotypes. Backontherock
Dear Backontherock: Thanks for your feedback. However, I can only answer what I receive....
DATE: Mar 11, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Carla Zuill
Bermuda’s economy is wallowing in the fifth year of a devastating recession. Local workers, who are employed, will have serious concerns about the viability of their jobs in a still uncertain future.
Workers made redundant may have had to use every ...
DATE: Mar 09, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
March has certainly spent most of this last week in its leonine mode with plenty of wind howling and growling. With any luck, it may roar itself out and start settling down to more user-friendly conditions. We don’t want it totally dropping out all o...
DATE: Mar 09, 2013
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Tight Lines
It was a hard week for Manchester United fans as they were knocked out of the Champions League in controversial fashion on Wednesday.
Playing at home at Old Trafford and having Real Madrid subdued for the match until the sending off of Nani would sur...
DATE: Mar 09, 2013
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best