Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Shorter Version of Barack Obama’s Convention Speech

Posted on August 31, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Jesse Walker at Reason posted this brilliant summary of Obama’s recent convention speech. Now the question is, how many free lunches will John McCain promise? One thing about politicians is, and it doesn’t matter which country we talk about, every … Continue reading →

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Why do so many women in The Bahamas have so many children?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend sent a link to this post over at Infectious Greed by Paul Kedrosky about the one-child policy in China and its effect on the savings rate of the Chinese. The quote that stands out is … Continue reading →

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Government and taxes in The Bahamas

Posted on August 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS The cost of electricity, particularly BEC’s fuel surcharge, has become the number one complaint in the Bahamas the past few weeks and it is the topic of the editorial in the Tribune this morning. During the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: A Chance for Freedom?

Posted on August 29, 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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Bahamas Telephone Company Union: Irresponsible and thuggish? And New Radio Talk Show Launched

Posted on August 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

First published in The Tribune on Friday, August 15, 2008, under the byline, Young Man’s View. THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s (BCPOU) irresponsible, thuggish tactics earlier in the week held the public hostage with their obstruction of major … Continue reading →

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Through my lens – Sacred Spaces, Clifton Pier, New Providence, Bahamas

Posted on August 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Every now and then I luck out and get what I think is a great photo. I hope you like this one taken on Sunday morning past, just before a rain storm. I’m taking a photography course at Better Photo … Continue reading →

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The Punch was right, on healthy life styles in The Bahamas

Posted on August 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

It was most encouraging to read the editorial in the Punch this morning, about the necessity of proper health care for everyone in the tourism industry. It is very well written and covers all the sins of gluttony, lack of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Anti-American Paradoxes

Posted on August 27, 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 Telephone Company et al. A Sunday morning rant.

Posted on August 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

I was copied on an e-mail – no a rant – on Sunday about BTC and other government corporations and more. The writer gave permission to reprint it here. BTC et al Rant The public perception that BTC is a … Continue reading →

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Otis Rush – Song of the week – August 25, 2008 – Mean Old World

Posted on August 25, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Another classic blues guitarist, Otis Rush, is well worth a listen. The following song, Mean Old World features Eric Clapton. You know if Clapton is with him, he must be good! http://www.weblogbahamas.com/MeanOldWorld.mp3 Hope you enjoy the song, and buy some … Continue reading →

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