Monthly Archives: January 2009

More on the proposed Economic Summit for The Bahamas

Posted on January 31, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As mentioned here… Lynden Nairn is attempting to pull off an economic summit in an effort to find ways to diversify the Bahamas economy. Here's a brief outline from Mr. Nairn:

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Newspaper Headlines 4 Years Ago & Headines Today

Posted on January 30, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend sent the text below in an e-mail today. The headlines are as wrong today as they were right four years ago. But of course only the right wing press are ideologues and biased. The left … Continue reading →

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An Economic Summit for The Bahamas?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A local accountant, Mr. Lynden Nairn, is attempting to organise an Economic Summit in an effort to find ways to "diversify" the economy of The Bahamas. On the surface, I think it's a great idea to get … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: The Genesis of Tyranny

Posted on January 30, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan One of my neighbors has built a small shed next to her home, maybe 8x8X8, if that much. Its not connected to her house. Indeed, it is nearly invisible from the outside–you must actually be snooping … Continue reading →

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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on January 29, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Whenever we visit South Florida we make every effort to visit the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach Florida. It is an amazing piece of Florida's fabulous Everglades. Here is a photo I … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: “Our” ambitions?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan In his inaugural address our new president averred that “Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions—who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they … Continue reading →

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More political intrigue in The Bahamas

Posted on January 28, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe In recent weeks the Loyal Opposition in The Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party has been on a rapid decline. First they lost the last Election Court case they had filed in relation to the Pleasant Bridgewater vs … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: The Celebrated vs. The Obscure

Posted on January 28, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan It bothered me a bit when President Obama said, in his inaugural address, that “it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things—some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, … Continue reading →

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More on the alleged attempt to extort Trovolta

Posted on January 27, 2009 by weblogbahamas

The plot thickens…

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Aphrodite’s Child – Song of the week – January 26, 2009 – The Four Horsemen

Posted on January 26, 2009 by weblogbahamas

I've got to say that 666 by Aphrodite's Child is one of the most eclectic albums in my collection. It's a double album, released in 1971, and contains some great tracks. Two of the "stars" from the album are Vangelis … Continue reading →

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