252 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Opinion Writer"
Today is the day. Along with the 300-odd million Americans celebrating the anniversary of their independence, at least one crew will be celebrating winning the Blue Marlin World Cup. And that will be a party.
With 120-plus boats entered in this world...
DATE: Jul 04, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
Nothing quite like being between a rock and a hard place, Mr Editor. It is no fun and you can’t bail. It’s very much like that in politics.
There are two big issues that are looming that are not going to go away:
• The decriminalisation or, maybe eve...
DATE: Jul 03, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
Dear Dr Nekia,
Do you think it would be right for a man to sit in first class while his wife sat in coach? The trip is business related and his job paid for his ticket, room, and board. His wife is invited to come along for the business trip. (This q...
DATE: Apr 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nekia Walker
Couples, whether living together, in a civil or legal union, are they functioning in beautiful bliss or financial fiascos?
Family relationships encompass a variety of life arrangement situations: couples, single parents, grandparents, civil unions, ...
DATE: Apr 25, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
Selfless acts of bravery have shaped the course of history. That much we should know from time spent in any classroom, home school or, for those for whom the formative years of learning were frittered away, flicking through the History Channel.
The l...
DATE: Mar 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Dexter Smith
Energy feeds into almost everything we do or have. It is a vital building block for growth and our modern economy would not exist if not for it. Some historians even surmise that cheap energy was one of the most important factors that helped propel t...
DATE: Feb 09, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
Here we are this week, welcoming the America’s Cup to Bermuda and looking forward to the sporting excitement that will climax in 2017.
Bermuda, the Dot in the Ocean*, is drawing intense scrutiny from around the world as the new host of this prestigio...
DATE: Dec 06, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Martha Harris Myron
You thought maybe I might touch on Scotland this week, right? Wrong. Try Botswana. Yes, Botswana, Mr Editor, and if space permits I think I can bring it back to what happened in Scotland. Stay with me now.
I have just finished reading a fascinating b...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
John Barritt
“Well, I have a message for the Scots: Be afraid, be very afraid. The risks of going it alone are huge. You may think that Scotland can become another Canada, but it’s all too likely that it would end up becoming Spain without the sunshine.” - Paul ...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Nathan Kowalski
Taste 141 invite you to start off your weekend with live music from Outta Bounds on Friday, August 8th. The band will be performing from 7pm until 10pm and there is no cover charge. For more information, or reservations, call 292-0777.
Fill your plat...
DATE: Aug 07, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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Nothing to do in Bermuda?