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Foreign Policy Passport Blog - Don't bury Pakistani democracy with Bhutto

Here's an interesting perspective on the Pakistani election issue in light of Bhutto's assasination: In the wake of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, many will want the United States to rush back into the arms of the one known quantity in Pakistan: reliable strongman Pervez Musharraf. It's an understandable temptation—but... Read more →

Ralph McTell - Song of the week - December 31, 2008

In the mood for some folk music? Ralph McTell, the British folk singer really tugs at the heart strings with his old classic, Streets of London. Take a listen. Check out his web site here... And you got it. Buy a couple of his CD's. Read more →

Public Accounts in The Bahamas - An accounting long overdue: Politicians love to spend what's not theirs

The Tribune editorial of Thursday, December 27, 2008 lead us through the recent 'debate' in the House of Assembly over the FNM governments appropriations bills that were presented to Parliament to clear up the PLP's budget over runs during the government's fiscal year 2006 - 2007. If I remember correctly... Read more →

Harbour Island, Bahamas

We have some family and friends in visiting from Canada for the holidays and we took the Bo Hengy up for a day trip to Harbour Island or 'briland as it is referred to by locals. It was a great day. The weather was beautiful as was the company. Harbour... Read more →

Junkanoo in The Bahamas seeking reimbursement for inclement weather damage?

It has been reported that many of the Junkanoo costumes were damaged as a result of rain in the early hours of Boxing Day morning. While it did not stop the parade, there was a lengthy delay. And driving yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to More FM's, Real... Read more →

Man, Mountain, Wingsuit

Now you know these people have got to be over the edge! Man, Mountain, Wingsuit - Funny blooper videos are here Is that nerve or what? Read more →

Current Reading: Hitchen's on Orwell and Cowen on your Inner Economist

Christopher Hitchens, a prolific columnist and author has been on my reading list for sometime. I've recently read his Thomas Paine's Rights of Man: A Biography and currently reading Why Orwell Matters. Orwell is said to be 'the twentieth Century's foremost political writer' and whether one agrees with his public... Read more →

Happy Holidays

Errington (Bumpy) Watkins and his not so blind support of the Castro Regime

On Friday, December 21, 2008 I had to visit the RBC Credit Card Centre down town Nassau, and Mr. Bumpy Watkins came in. Knowing his unwavering support for the Castro regime I remarked that it would not be long before the Cuban people might get an opportunity to know democracy.... Read more →

Chris DeBurgh - Song of the week - December 24, 2007

I first heard of Chris DeBurgh with the release of his Spanish Train LP (that's right LP), and have rarely been disappointed with any of his releases. Live in Dortmund is no different. It's an excellent recording and well worth buying. Natasha Dance is a neat little ditty on that... Read more →