Monthly Archives: May 2013

Lessons in Freedom: A Precis on Humanism

Posted on May 7, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan In modern times humanism has been associated with Karl Marx and one of his teachers, Ludwig Feuerbach.  The latter was an atheist who believed that it wasn't God who created man but the other way around.  … Continue reading →

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How Nations Succeed: What’s the Secret to Ending Poverty?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Hat tip to Dr. Dan Mitchell for sharing this video. In the  introduction to their video, The Fund for American Studies tells us. “Find out how one nation rose from poverty to unprecedented wealth in just a few generations in … Continue reading →

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Godley & Creme – Song of the week – May 6, 2013 – Five O’Clock In The Morning

Posted on May 6, 2013 by weblogbahamas

I'm not sure if it's the haunting background vocals or the lovely piano riffs that draw me into this tune from Godley & Creme. You might not know them, but they're British and spilt off from 10cc. Five O'Clock in … Continue reading →

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Politicians and consistency. Paradoxical?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by weblogbahamas

This last week has been a roller coaster of inconsistency from politicians. First, the long awaited release of the NIB "forensic" audit has still not happened. Second, the PLP and FNM are accusing each other of political malfeasance over the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Michael Walker: Lessons from Global Experience for Bahamian Health Care Reform

Posted on May 4, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Michael Walker, PhD., Probably the world's foremost authority on the subject laid out for Bahamians what they can look forward to if The Blue Ribbon Commission's plan for health care is followed. His video lecture explains the pitfalls of socialized … Continue reading →

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Rolling Harbour Abaco and The Abaco Scientist Blogs

Posted on May 3, 2013 by weblogbahamas

I need a break from the frustrations caused by the "activities" of our Government (things like Mr. Mitchell and his work permit follies to the proposed online gambling Bill) so I was poking around two web sites that I thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Modern Vintage at Crazy Johnny’s, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9:30pm

Posted on May 2, 2013 by weblogbahamas
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Why does Mr. Mitchell keep digging?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by weblogbahamas

For some reason Mr. Mitchell is attempting to whitewash the behaviour of a few immigration officers whose actions were found wanting in the recent "raid" at Atlantis, by suggesting the officers were "in the lawful exercise of their functions and … Continue reading →

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