Monthly Archives: September 2008

Only in the Bahamas?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS My office staff have spent the past two weeks trying to get someone on the telephone at BEC to let them know that the automated message we have been receiving for the past six weeks advising … Continue reading →

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Buddy Guy – Song of the week – September 22, 2008 – Every Time I Sing The Blues

Posted on September 22, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Now no set of blues music could be complete without some from the master…Mr. Buddy Guy. And to top it off he has a new CD out called Skin Deep. Hope you enjoy, Every Time I sing The Blues. http://www.weblogbahamas.com/EveryTimeISingTheBlues.mp3 … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: A Visit to RFE-RL

Posted on September 22, 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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A story from a real photographer

Posted on September 21, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As you might know, your not so humble blogger enjoys photography. Or should I say, I enjoy taking pictures? The following essay is long, but well worth the read. When I read things like this, I realise … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas and Consumer Debt

Posted on September 20, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Daniel Gross had a very thought provoking article in Slate on Saturday, August 30, 2008. As most people that following the Bahamas Central Bank Quarterly Reports knows, consumer debt continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Presumably … Continue reading →

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China – Free Trade Equals Economic Growth

Posted on September 19, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe James A. Dorn of the Cato Institute provides some sound advice in a recent column, that first appeared in the Far Eastern Economic Review on August 11, 2008. He sets out by saying: From an economic perspective, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: The Scope of Public Choice Theory

Posted on September 19, 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 Milton Friedman Institute

Posted on September 18, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Great news! The University of Chicago “is establishing a center for pathbreaking research in economics which honors economist and alumnus Milton Friedman”. As you might know, Milton Friedman is one of the economists that I have profound respect for. Hope … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we all need a break from bad news and politicians

Posted on September 17, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Ever feel like you need a break from the bad news in the press and people like me complaining about politicians and bureaucrats? I know I do. Check this web site out. It’s a nice change of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Human Rights Were Not Invented

Posted on September 17, 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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