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April’s alarming spike in the annual rate of inflation from 3.1 percent to 4.5 percent undoubtedly adds ammunition to the arsenals of people who are concerned that Bermuda’s economy is badly overheating.
Opponents, who may well see this as a one-time...
DATE: Jul 06, 2007
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Today in HistoryToday is Friday, July 6, the 187th day of 2007. There are 178 days left in the year.ON THIS DATEIn 1923, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics came into existence as its constitution took effect.
In 1967, civil war erupted as Nigeri...
DATE: Jul 06, 2007
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Use tough methods
June 11, 2007
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On my daily “to do” list is a note to “self” to get online as soon as I can to read the local Bermuda newspaper. I used to live in Bermuda eons ago and still have friends and family living there, and sitting ...
DATE: Jul 05, 2007
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Today in HistoryToday is Thursday, July 5, the 186th day of 2007. There are 179 days left in the year.
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In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“If a man does not ke...
DATE: Jul 05, 2007
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You have to have some sympathy for the Island’s senior school administrators and teachers. With one group of students and staff forced to move out of CedarBridge Academy during the mould crisis, a pay dispute with teachers and the battering the educa...
DATE: Jul 05, 2007
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With the approach of summer, Americans' thoughts inevitably turn to July 4th. To some, July 4th is a holiday — plain and simple — a day free of work and obligation, a time to gather with family and friends.
But for many, Independence Day has a deeper...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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Support local artists
June 12, 2007
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It was an over-cast Friday evening, the humidity oppressive, and the end of a shortened workweek as our island had recently acknowledged the passing of one of our most important and beloved public leaders...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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Today in HistoryToday is Wednesday, July 4, the 185th day of 2007. There are 180 days left in the year.
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In 1807, soldier-statesman Giuseppe Garibaldi, who played a key role in Italy’s unification during the 19th century, was born in Nice...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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Judging by the response to my last article, “Caregiving — a human rights issue”, it seems I have really touched a nerve in the Bermudian community. I had e-mails, phone calls, and comments in the street in appreciation of the article, and on the need...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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PRISTINA (Reuters) — The West says it’s out of the question. Serbia insists it isn’t interested. And ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo shudder at the thought. But diplomatic deadlock over the province’s demand for independence is deepening; and the ‘...
DATE: Jul 04, 2007
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