Monthly Archives: July 2011

Anthonique Strachan Clocks World’s Best Junior Time, New Bahamian National Junior and New Pan American Jr. Championships Record

Posted on July 30, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Alpheus Finlayson Saturday evening, July 23rd was a time Bahamian Anthonique Strachan will not soon forget. With her coach Dianne Woodside , and her High School Principal Sonia Knowles in the stands at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida, … Continue reading →

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FEE Seminars: The Myth of the Robber Barons with Burt Folsom

Posted on July 29, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe The Foundation For Economic Education Seminars are wonderful learning experiences. Check out Dr. Burt Folsom on the Myth of the Robber Barons. Watch more Fee videos at FEE TV here…

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More on Armstrong Williams – Reawakening Virtues: Restoring What Makes America Great

Posted on July 28, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe If you missed our post recently, Armstrong Williams, a frequent visitor to The Bahamas has a new book out. Order your copy here… Amazon says: As an answer to the current political and social difficulties we face, author, … Continue reading →

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Politics may not be the oldest profession, but…

Posted on July 28, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe This quote is worth remembering. "In politics, the connection between what you pay for and what you actually get is problematic at best… "This is another way of asserting that your vote in the marketplace counts for so … Continue reading →

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Should politicians have to detail where funds for expenditures will come from?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe There are many in the political class that can spin a good yarn about what they will do if only they had control of the government. The sky is the limit when it comes to spending other peoples … Continue reading →

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“Not Guilty” isn’t “Innocent”

Posted on July 27, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan An indication of the sad state of journalism is how often when people show support for the Casey Anthony verdict they are labeled as Casey Anthony supporters. But they could very well be supporting just one thing. … Continue reading →

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Double education spending?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe According to the PLP's , Progressive Young Liberal Chairman, the government needs to double spending on education. Well he actually said "investments", but we all know that's a cute word for government spending. It doesn't sound as if … Continue reading →

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Government. Men and women with mystical powers?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe When many people speak of the Government it's as if the individuals that are elected have some mystical power, but it's obvious they have no such thing. So it's important to remind ourselves that they are all people … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Public Works on Steroids

Posted on July 25, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan What the Obama administration and its cheerleaders call “the stimulus” is by all sensible accounts the macroeconomic version of steroids. And you can get quite addicted to these–just as some athletes can to their versions. Now there … Continue reading →

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John Otway – Song of the week – July 25, 2011 – Cheryl’s Goin’ Home

Posted on July 25, 2011 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Hope you enjoy today’s selection. John Otway is an interesting talent in my view. Visit his web site here… and if you come across any of his material buy it. I have his album Deep Thought and it’s … Continue reading →

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