Monthly Archives: May 2014

All’s not well in the sunny Caribbean, including our Bahamaland

Posted on May 25, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Jack M. Mintz: All is not well in the sunny Caribbean //

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Rose Island Oats – Photo of the week

Posted on May 24, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Taken a few years back on just another beautiful day on Rose Island.

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John Stossel: Atlas Shrugged

Posted on May 24, 2014 by weblogbahamas

"John Stossel on Fox Business Channel. Jan 7, 2010. Atlas Shrugged Special. "John Allison of BB&T Bank, analysts from various think tanks and Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine are among the numerous guests who discuss their take on the book … Continue reading →

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Compromises to higher taxes

Posted on May 23, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I fear compromise between the Coalition for Responsible Taxation (CRT) and the Government. It concerns me that the CRT seems to be changing their language as it relates to more taxes. While reforming the tax system might not be entirely … Continue reading →

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Raising Salaries of MPs

Posted on May 22, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Editor RE: Raising Salaries of MPs Dear Sirs, Brave Davis is advocating that the MPs salary be raised so that they are not tempted to do anything improper. I am reminded of the writings of old wise Biblical King Solomon, … Continue reading →

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Poverty Is Easy to Explain

Posted on May 22, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Walter E. Williams Originally published at The Freeman, the flagship publication of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). Read the original article here… Please support FEE here… Academics, politicians, clerics, and others always seem perplexed by the question: Why … Continue reading →

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On spying. Is what’s good for the goose good for the gander?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by weblogbahamas

The allegations that the US might be monitoring all cell phone calls in The Bahamas, in other words spying on us, made me go back and read newspaper articles over the last couple weeks relating to alleged spying by the … Continue reading →

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Much ado about a postage stamp?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by weblogbahamas

A "conversation" developed Sunday on a friends Facebook page as follows: NEW STAMP: The Bahamas has a new 70c Stamp showing Will & Kate celebrating the Christening of Prince George (their baby). Which do you think is correct – A … Continue reading →

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Can we feed the world?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I've signed up for this online event starting at 6:00 PM this evening. "How has the West conquered famine? Does fresh fruit all year round have anything to do with declining hunger around the world? Why could the hundred-mile diet … Continue reading →

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Bloomfield, Kooper and Stills – Song of the week – May 19, 2014 – Blues for Nothing

Posted on May 19, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Super Session from 1968, an album conceived by musician extraordinaire Al Kooper, gets better every time I listen to it. This incredible piece of vinyl includes, Al Kooper — vocals, piano, organ, ondioline, electric guitar, twelve-string guitar, Mike Bloomfield — … Continue reading →

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