Monthly Archives: September 2008

An Index of Global Philanthropy?

Posted on September 16, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Hudson Institute says: The core product of Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity, under the direction of Senior Fellow Carol Adelman, is the annual Index of Global Philanthropy, which details the sources and magnitude of private … Continue reading →

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Jeff Healey – Song of the week – September 15, 2008 – Hard Times

Posted on September 15, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Ahh, even more blues to massage the ears… This week we feature Jeff Healey, a sought after blues session player, but he is spectacular in his own right. If you like electric blues, Healey is right up there with the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Gas Prices Now and Then

Posted on September 15, 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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Local Knowledge. A Mercatus Center Publication

Posted on September 14, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Here’s a link to a publication you might enjoy. It’s from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

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The Immigration Debate in The Bahamas

Posted on September 13, 2008 by weblogbahamas

The discussion seems endless. The Haitians are taking over. Soon they’ll run the country. They bring all this crime here. We should send them back. And on and on. Maybe there are too many illegal immigrants but I submit that … Continue reading →

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And you thought only Bahamians couldn’t stand on line

Posted on September 12, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Nothing is more infuriating than people that refuse to toe the line, as we say here in The Bahamas. They pretend they don’t see you, and when you say something the person that jumped the queue pulls … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: America`s Disgusting Protectionism

Posted on September 12, 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 change of pace for a couple weeks

Posted on September 11, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Call it burn out or just a change of pace for a while. Over the next couple weeks posts from your not so humble blogger will take a slightly different tack. I hope you enjoy it while … Continue reading →

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Bahamian citizens petitioning Bahamas Government on cost of electricity & fuel surcharge

Posted on September 11, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Sign the petition by clicking here…

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Bahamas News Flash – Someone please read the Constitution to Prime Minister Ingraham

Posted on September 10, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe According to press reports this morning (Wednesday, September 10, 2008) , Prime Minister Ingraham is going to use the Public Treasury to pay electricity bills for those Bahamians that are hurting as a result of the economic … Continue reading →

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