Monthly Archives: December 2010

Bahamas economy crisis showing signs of recovery?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Marc Brown “The Commonwealth of the Bahamas” is considered to be an ideal tourist destination, located off the south east coast of Florida, but in the face of the global recession The Bahamas’ economy, driven by tourism and foreign direct … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: A Fruitful Idea about Morality

Posted on December 31, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan As someone who often teaches the topic of ethics or morality in colleges and universities, I have noticed that most of my beginning students entertain conflicting positions about the subject.  They see it either as a one-size-fits-all … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: The struggle–the long arc of advances in human liberty

Posted on December 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Here is some good news: The march of liberty has so far proven to be generally unstoppable. Over the span of human history there have been periods during which hardly any sign of respect for human liberty … Continue reading →

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Donations in lieu of flowers for Wayne Lowe

Posted on December 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

We apologise, but we negelected to say that in lieu of flowers friends who wish to do so can make doantions to The Cancer Society in Dad's name. Here on New Providence please send your cheque to: Cancer Society of … Continue reading →

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The Political Avantage of Restraining Spending

Posted on December 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Most people know by now one of my favourite topics is that the government needs to cut spending. Well when I mention this around the politically connected, and it doesn't matter which party they might be affiliated with, … Continue reading →

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Taxes and the Top Percentile myth

Posted on December 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe When I hear people talking about changing the tax system because our system is not equitable I can only shake my head because it's obvious they're just buying into the left wrong rhetoric in the US. A recent … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: One Swallow

Posted on December 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Those who have paid a bit of attention to my writings on public policy probably know that I have always been an opponent of preemptive petty tyrannies of government regulations, the sort that force people to follow … Continue reading →

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Obituary for Wayne R. Lowe

Posted on December 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Two memorial services will be held in celebration of the life of Wayne Lowe. The first will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Frederick Street in Nassau on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:00pm and the second at Epworth Methodist … Continue reading →

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Ray Davies – Song of the week – December 27, 2010 – Days (The Kinks Chorale Collection)

Posted on December 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe We recently picked up Ray Davies 2009 CD, The Kinks Chorale Collection and it seems appropriate, in our families circumstances to enjoy the Kinks classic Days, with a revamped arrangement. Visit Ray Davies web site here… and buy … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Dad – Wayne R. Lowe

Posted on December 26, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe In late November, not long after his 82nd birthday, dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. In his usual deliberate manner he checked into the hospital on Friday, November 26 for surgery. We had the advice of the doctors … Continue reading →

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