Monthly Archives: March 2009

The world financial crisis for dummies…

Posted on March 25, 2009 by weblogbahamas

Sometimes we just need a little humour. Or is it reality coated with humour. You be the judge. The financial crisis can be explained in simple terms, as follows: Heidi is the proprietor of a bar in New York . … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Objectivity and Consensus

Posted on March 25, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan The radical skeptic regarding gaining knowledge about the world will tend to trust the empirical sciences above other means of investigation. Several issues arise, though,  Scientist do not all deploy identical methods across the sciences. Botany … Continue reading →

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Bahamas to institute unemployment insurance as a result of economic downturn

Posted on March 24, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Yet another bill will be presented to Parliament this week where the general public and business community will not be allowed comment until after the fact. In typical fashion the government is crafting amendments to the National … Continue reading →

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Chris Isaak – Song of the week – March 23, 2009 – Somebody’s Crying

Posted on March 23, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe It's hard to believe that Chris Isaak has been recording great music since 1993. Although his stuff is Roy Orbisoneseque, Chris Isaak's music and singing stand on their own. And it seems appropriate to play one of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: “Ideology” at The Times

Posted on March 23, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan I need to be especially careful in using that term, “ideology,” since I have been a frequent critic of others’ use of it.  In casual talk it means “simplistic viewpoint.” But when used in a more … Continue reading →

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John Marquis and his Insight column for The Nassau Tribune in The Bahamas

Posted on March 22, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A couple weeks back Mr. John Marquis wrote about an interview with Mr. Chauncey Tynes Sr. and allegations about Sir Lynden Pindling, the so called Father of the Nation. The Insight article has sparked controversy among supporters … Continue reading →

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Russell Roberts & Arnold Kling on BloggingHeads.TV

Posted on March 21, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Two of my favourite economists in a great discussion. Hope you enjoy it. http://bloggingheads.tv/maulik/offsite/offsite_flvplayer.swf

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Is the Bahamas becoming a frightened society?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS Try to imagine for a few minutes You are the mother of a seven year old child and you are both at home sleeping and at 4:30 am you are awakened by loud banging on your front … Continue reading →

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David A. C. Kelly – we will miss you

Posted on March 19, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Today marks a very sad day in my life. Today is the funeral for the president of Nassau Motor Company Ltd, and my employer, Mr. David A. C. Kelly. Today is the symbolic day of our loss … Continue reading →

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Bahamas on the road to becoming a Socialist welfare state?

Posted on March 18, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Christopher D. Lowe "A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always vote for the candidates who promise … Continue reading →

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