Monthly Archives: June 2008

Lessons in Freedom: Libertarianism and Americanism

Posted on June 5, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas Government 2008/9 Budget Revisited

Posted on June 4, 2008 by weblogbahamas

It seems that praise is being heaped upon the FNM daily for a great budget. They are said to be stimulating the economy. Now don’t misunderstand me, more confidence is placed in the FNM than the last PLP government, but … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: “Smart Growth” Bullies

Posted on June 4, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Paul Collier: 4 ways to improve the lives of the “bottom billion”

Posted on June 4, 2008 by weblogbahamas

As we know from the previous videos posted here, TED.com is incredible. This one, sent by a friend, is no different. Check out Collier’s web site at Oxford here… See the Financial Times review of his book The Bottom Billion … Continue reading →

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Peak Oil. Is the world running out?

Posted on June 3, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Back in January this year, Richard (Dick) Coulson made a very informative presentation on the theory now known as Peak Oil. You can listen to his speech at this link… over at The Nassau Institute. What is Peak Oil? According … Continue reading →

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Speaking of the EPA and it’s potential impact on The Bahamas?

Posted on June 3, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Check out this link to the upcoming forum by the Nassau Institute. Space is limited, so sign up early.

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Getting To Know The EPA: How will it impact The Bahamas?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by weblogbahamas

A friend passed this document on. Here’s the brief introduction from the docment: Getting To Know The EPA December 5, 2007 Prepared by the Information Unit of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM), this electronic newsletter focuses on the RNM, … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Volunteering an Oxymoron?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by weblogbahamas

One of our regular visitors sent the letter in the bottom section of this blog regarding correspondence to a school regarding their child’s mandatory volunteering, that’s right, mandatory volunteering to participate in a car wash event to raise funds for … Continue reading →

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B.B. King – Song of the week – June 2, 2008 – Outside Help

Posted on June 2, 2008 by weblogbahamas

There is no need to say much, other than when it comes to the Blues, there is none better. Enjoy this live performance of Outside Help. The recording is form an old album a friend gave me titled The Blues…”A … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Marx Was Partly Right

Posted on June 1, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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