Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Bahamas: It’s Pivotal Moment

Sidney Sweeting, DDS I have become aware of a disturbing number of Bahamians who who have stated that they now intend to take matters into their own hands as far as crime is concerned. Their patience has been exhausted and they … Continue reading

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Lessons in Freedom: Taxes, Greed and Prudence

Tibor R. Machan Never mind the attempt at intimidation by some, like the Nobel Laureate Woody Clark, claiming that if you work to reduce or let alone to abolish taxes, you are greedy. You are not. You simply have a … Continue reading

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Strawbs – Song of week – November 30, 2009 – Blue Angel

Rick Lowe I've always enjoyed the "progressive rock" genre, and Strawbs is one of the groups from that period that always struck me. They've even had a 40th Anniversary Tour recently. Forty years. Wow, how time flies. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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Responding to Steve McKinney’s remarks

Adrian Gibson First published in The Tribune http://www.tribune242.com/  on Friday, August 28, 2009 under the byline, Young Man's View. "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. "As far as possible, … Continue reading

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Unions in The Bahamas in danger?

Rick Lowe According to The Bahama Journal, "There are serious concerns that many of the major unions in the country are not valid because they have not been properly gazetted by the Registrar of Trade Union, according to Trade Union … Continue reading

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Teaching strategies must be expansive for The Bahamas future

Adrian Gibson First published in The Tribune on Friday, August 21, 2009 under the byline, Young Man's View. THE home and school environment is where the transmission of moral and occupational education, discipline and the values necessary for the continuance … Continue reading

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Video: Sound of Music – Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium

Rick Lowe A friend posted this on his Facebook page and I couldn't resist putting it here. I think it's fabulous. He says: "I know it's a promotion for a reality show, as these flash mob videos often are, but … Continue reading

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Doug Casey – Quote of the day

"Politics is a dramatisation of peoples psychological aberrations…" For more information on Doug Casey, click here…

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Ministry must study the sociology of Bahamas education and The AG’s Office

Adrian Gibson First published in The Tribune on Monday, August 17, 2009 under the byline, Young Man's View. THIS year, a cross-section of students sitting the national exams have once again affirmed the infamous and unsatisfactory, almost predictable D national … Continue reading

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National Geographic Explorer Top & Worst Destinations – Bahamas

Rick Lowe A friend sent the following e-mail recently: "According to National Geographic

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