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Ever wonder how meteorologists track storms? The process beings in outer space with geostationary satellites orbiting the planet at an altitude of about 22,000 miles above the equator.
These satellite images are relayed back to earth 24/7 and are a v...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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Before modern technology, Doppler Radar, satellites and the like, Bermudians relied on their environment to determine the likelihood of an impending storm.
Silk spider: Also known as the ‘hurricane spider’, the silk spider is known for its ability to...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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The motto of Boy Scouts everywhere is, “Be prepared.”
That advice never rings truer than when a hurricane is on the horizon. One never knows what may happen, so keeping a collection of important safety items is strongly recommended. But how soon do y...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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Hamilton office workers can now enjoy a traditional Italian coffee experience at Bella Cafe run by Daniele Pucci on the corner of Church and Burnaby Street in Thistle House.
With a background in the hospitality industry, Mr. Pucci feels he give a war...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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LONDON (Bloomberg) ? Sea Containers Ltd., a rail-and- shipping company whose debt is rated nine steps below investment grade, had its bonds rated a ?buy? in new coverage by Dahlman Rose & Co. LLC.
The Bermuda-registered company said on June 12 it wou...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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Seven years ago Nikia Manders left Bermuda to pursue her goal of becoming a professional dancer. She entered the State University of New York at Buffalo, and spent the next four years working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance.
She did w...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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A new law which will make it illegal for people to fish for pleasure from motor boats without a licence was described by an Opposition Senator yesterday as ?a classic case of bureaucracy gone wild?.
Bob Richards said enjoying the Island?s marine envi...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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Elsie Evans of Paget who celebrates her 90th birthday today.
Joanne and Art Simons, of Fieldview Lane, Pembroke, who celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary today.
Kurah Simmons, of Kitchener Close, Sandys, who celebrates her birthday today.
Jo-Ann ...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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After HSBC Plc bought the Bank of Bermuda, there were predictions that it would lead to a wave of takeovers of Bermuda-owned companies by foreign multinationals.
While little has happened since, the bid by Cable & Wireless to buy KeyTech announced la...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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Government will have to subsidise a belated ?lottery winners? housing scheme to the tune of $10.5 million, Sen. David Burch revealed yesterday.
The Housing Minister told the Senate that the Bermuda Homes for People (BHP) scheme at Harbourside Village...
DATE: Jul 20, 2006
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