Monthly Archives: December 2014

Four fabulous days

A beautiful sunrise at The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Joe Bonamassa in concert, Albert Castiglia live, JP Soars and the Red Hots live, Damon Fowler live and David Shelley and Bluestone live, all in four days last … Continue reading

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The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) Tall Ship Lord Nelson to Visit The Bahamas January 2015

The UK-based organisation, The Jubilee Sailing Trust, that owns and operates the only two tall ships in the world that were designed and built to enable all physical abilities to go sailing will be visiting The Bahamas. Tall ship Lord … Continue reading

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Mike Zito – Song of the week – December 22, 2014 – One Step At A Time

The more I listen to Mike Zito, the more I enjoy his music, the richness of his voice and his guitar playing. One Step At A Time from his 2009 release Pearl River is a splendid ballad. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels by Alex Epstein

I recently picked up The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels and what a ride so far. Here's a passage from early on that struck me: "Pessimistic predictions often assume that our environment is perfect until humans mess it up; they … Continue reading

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Ryan Pinder’s Resignation Raises Questions

by Adrian Gibson THERE’S a weight loss show called ‘The Biggest Loser’ and, on VH1’s TV channel, there’s another called ‘Best Week Ever’. At least we all know who is a winner, who’s having the best week ever this week, … Continue reading

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At Schools, Discipline Goes Hand In Hand With Teaching

by Adrian Gibson “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.” – Jim Rohn. THE lack of discipline is the most serious affliction plaguing the Bahamas’ educational system. Over the years, the combination of naughty children, disorderly parents, administrative inertia … Continue reading

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US to lift Cuban Embargo? Two cheers!

The news is abuzz about the possible end to the US Embargo of Cuba. The hope, not only for the Cuban people living there, but for the Cuban diaspora that had their properties stolen by the Castro regime is palpable. … Continue reading

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Rex Murphy’s Five Simple Rules For Politicians

CBC Photo Rex Murphy is brilliant and prolific. He's an author, columnist and Commentator. Not only will he make you think, but his wry sense of humour is top notch. His commentary on CBC's The National is unmatched in my … Continue reading

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The “price gouging” chant

Like anyone else, I am finding the cost of living going up on a weekly basis it seems, yet even so, the price gouging chorus is a bit much. Many businesses struggle to make ends meet these days and intentionally … Continue reading

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COB Concert Choir Presents The Sounds of Christmas. December 16, 2014

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