Monthly Archives: February 2012

Ride for Hope Bahamas 2012 – Get your cheque book ready…

Posted on February 16, 2012 by weblogbahamas

…and support Jessica and Jeff Robertson please. The Ride for Hope Bahamas 2012 is set for April 14, 2012 on the beautiful island of Eleuthera and two dear friends are riding this go round. The father and daughter duo of … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Dreams: A People’s Desire to Chart Their Own Course on Abaco, Bahamas

Posted on February 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas
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Politicians do not create jobs

Posted on February 15, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I must admit to swearing under my breath every time I read or hear a politician, home or abroad, say they created thousands of jobs during their term in office or over the past year etc. It's absolute … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Antique Auto Club to celebrate 25 years

Posted on February 14, 2012 by weblogbahamas

The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas is holding its 25th Anniversary Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out on Saturday, March 17 at Arawak Cay from Noon until 6:00 PM. (Hard to believe it has been 25 years since six of … Continue reading →

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Join the fun and get an opportunity to win a 2012 Civic or other prize

Posted on February 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Click on the image, log into http://www.wina2012civic.com, or scan the QR Code below with your smartphone for the details.  

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The Cato Institute’s Home Study Course

Posted on February 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Ever wondered what the "historical, philosophical, economic, legal, and moral foundations of individual liberty and limited goverenment" were all about? Well the Cato Institute has come to the rescue with its 12 module home study course. Learn about, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Why not Pessimism?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan By most accounts there is little good news about any progress toward a freer society, quite the contrary.  Around the globe, of course, there are some regions that are making small moves away from tyranny but even … Continue reading →

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Simon & Garfunkel – Song of the week – February 13, 2012 – Patterns

Posted on February 13, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe It's hard to believe this song was released almost 50 years ago, yet it stands the test of time. I recently picked up the box set of all of Simon & Garfunkel's material and from their first release … Continue reading →

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On Integration

Posted on February 12, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe A question we need to ask ourselves. "What do you think might help people integrate? Leave aside how many people should come here. For the people who have already arrived, do you think government (either local or central) … Continue reading →

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The senseless debate brouhaha

Posted on February 11, 2012 by weblogbahamas

Edward Hutcheson If there is to be a contest in the next election, the leader of the opposition must drop the one-liners and grandiose statements that only resonate with a particular category of the electorate. If we were forty years … Continue reading →

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