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During times of inflation, the value of a dollar today is worth more than one in the future. Tuesday is a bit soon, but it illustrates the point. Conversely, when there is deflation the value of something might be less in the future. When that is the...
DATE: May 14, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Patrice Horner
Looking back on my years as a professional footballer I can honestly say I have very few regrets.
I had 16 wonderful seasons getting paid to play the game I love for distinguished, historic clubs such as my beloved West Ham and Feyenoord in Holland.
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DATE: May 14, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
I have sat quietly over the past few weeks as the nonsense surrounding the conduct of ferry and bus drivers has unfolded getting more and more ridiculous with each day, each statement, each decision whilst our tourism industry continues to be battere...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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AUTHOR:
DJLT
For those Manchester United fans, of which I am one, I am sure you sat in awe this past weekend watching them crucify Chelsea from the first minute of the game to the 90th.
This win has moved United to within one point of winning a record 19th leagu...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
THIS month's Marathon Derby has got a new flavour. And for many, it's left a sour taste in the mouth.
The decision by the organising committee to allow tourists to run in the race is the latest change to devaluate the event's rich heritage.
It's alwa...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
Educators and researchers have benefited greatly by being able to share information and techniques via the Internet. Collaboration online, especially using social networks, is also becoming important.
For researchers who want to live closer to home s...
DATE: May 11, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Ahmed Elamin
You cannot make a politician like Austin Thomas. Today, politicians around the world contour their policies and positions based on the latest polls results; they are careful to use politically correct language so as not to offend; and they don’t alwa...
DATE: May 11, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Walton Brown
Some years ago I was invited into the cockpit of a British Airways flight to Washington. Entering the flight deck area, it was amazing to see so many instruments, but on looking out the front window it became clear that without those tools, the crew ...
DATE: May 09, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Al Seymour
Surely no-one can be no left doubting Barcelona’s world football supremacy.
To beat their archrivals Real Madrid 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-final of the Champions League the biggest stage in domestic football is no mean feat.
Personally, there’s no...
DATE: May 07, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clyde Best
Most unseasonal. The weather, this week, that is. Absolutely glorious days gave way to the domination of moderate northerly winds, lower temperatures and the threat of rain. Not that much of the latter materialised.
Reports from the commercial and ch...
DATE: May 07, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Tight Lines