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Groundbreaking Bermuda Invention Solves Energy Crisis*
Written by Reality   
Wednesday, 28 May 2008

With the possibility of nuclear power looming close for energy-hungry Bermuda, it was looking as though our desire to run more TVs per capita than any other nation was creating a crisis. The government was doubtless keen to avoid yet another major capital project that would require investment in an estimated $799 million of breeze blocks and Belchco was concerned at the possibility of cheap energy sources making monthly household bills less than four figures.

With an outlook that was, at best, grim, help has arrived from an unexpected source. By chance the team at Bermuda Sucks has discovered a new, environmentally friendly energy source that will barely cost a cent.

The energy source is based on a new technology called Perpetual Motion Trolling and it relies on the interaction of two or more online forum trolls.

“We knew that a single troll created a huge energy drain, wasting much time and effort,” said Sucks admin Valentine Michael Smith. “It was when additional trolls appeared that we realised something astounding was happening. When a troll attacks another troll, a counter-attack is launched, then another, creating perpetual motion. “

The resulting energy, mostly in the form of hot air, is channelled via a server to households across Bermuda. It is found to be more reliable than the previously considered hot air coming from the Cabinet Building because it has been determined that trolls take fewer vacations.

The pilot energy programme has taken advantage of international input, with Canada proving to be a good source for overactive trolls.

“Canada, with its abundance of hydro energy, had not realised the value of this additional natural resource. It seems in some of the flatter lands around Ontario, trolls breed vigorously even in urban areas. We were able to tap into this resource to the benefit of Bermuda,” commented Smith.

Bermuda’s Emperor was believed to be attending a ‘tourism convention’ in the Seychelles and unavailable for comment and we couldn’t figure out if there’s a minister for energy but a random and seemingly without purpose government spokesperson said that the nation will welcome the project. “We will be investing $6 billion on breeze blocks in anticipation of supplying energy to the region, subject to a fact-finding mission to the Turks & Caicos Islands and a report from a specialist consultant.”

Questions about the consultant sharing a surname with the Emperor were rightly dismissed on the basis of being plantation questions. “We needed a Bermudian consultant because we don’t need any foreigners coming in and stealing our homes and impregnating our teens,” said the spokesperson.

A Belchco spokesperson said they did not believe the new energy source would harm their revenues, declaring, “We’ll just put up the prices for those afraid of anything new to make up the shortfall.”

The new energy source is predicted to bring a windfall to the island’s internet service providers, with the CEO of one declaring, “We will now be able to increase speeds to 256k while charging for super-fast broadband.”

Perpetual motion trolling energy will be available by June. The community can contribute to this cheap energy source by feeding the trolls.

 

*Story entirely fabricated – or is it?

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 May 2008 )
 
Forum Action - April 2008
Written by Mike   
Friday, 02 May 2008

April was our biggest month ever!  In fact, we set two records - the most pages shown in a single month at 324,630 and the most pages in a day at 19,629 on the 24th.  Thanks again to all the members - and readers - for making the Rant Room Bermuda's #1 Forum!  Cool

Some of the action from last month included these top threads:

National Hero's Day - Terrycloth asked, "The Queen's Birthday doesn't get a holiday in the UK so why shouldnt we get rid of the holiday and have one to celebrate Bermudians who have made significant contributions to the country?"

More importantly... - Regarding the election fraud in Zimbabwe was read over 3,000 times showing our community is indeed concerned about the world outside of the Island.

Julian Hall...yawn - sandgrownan wondered, "Is it just me or is anyone else sick and tired of reading and hearing about Julian Hall whining on and on about how everyone is out to get him and he's an innocent victim?" and a newbie joined to reply, "I know Julian Hall personally he is a great guy but he has been giving the rough end of the sick and i dont blame him for going on about his situation.", reminding us there are a lot of opinions out there.

MURDERED - Matthew Charles Clarke's death provoked an interesting discussion about our preconceptions about race when it comes to certain types of crime.

Drugs and Firearms Haul... - Members discussed not only the case, but got to reflect on the earlier discussion of race in the above thread.

disgusted - video of keith being given $10 to do pushups and be verbally abused - Thaao Dill, "i actually railed about the video on the air for a few minutes this morning. the kid called me within a couple minutes, saying he'd taken it down after realizing how immensely effed up the clip was."

Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
 
Bermuda Blogsphere 2007
Written by Mike   
Tuesday, 01 January 2008

One year ago, the hot topic on Limey in Bermuda was Phil's satirical piece Terror Alert.   At Politics.bm Christian asked the question, "Did the waiter - the only person who overheard the chef's arsenic joke - serve the Premier the food?"  And Sean was going on about how hosting the Poker Championship Games was compelety hypocritical - something he's an expert on.  It's too bad we never heard any more about his efforts to woo the Las Vegas Pole Dancing competition to the Island.

There were only a small handful of other blogs; Bermuda Sucks was the only forum.  Never being shy to talk about the underbelly of the Island, the members discussed school gangs, marijuana laws and Martian invasion.  One year ago Bermuda's Most Notorious Webmaster left the Island - for a better Reality!

The future of blogging looked bleak when in February; Phil announced his "sabbatical".  With his new baby and pressures of personally moderating the site that launched Bermuda's online community, he took a much deserved break. 

As Reality and I settled into our new life together in Australia last April, the idea of hosting Bermuda's first ever online award ceremony became, well, a reality.  The event was a lot of fun and helped the community remember we are here not just to set the world to rights, but to laugh at ourselves and enjoy each other's company. 

In June, Bermuda Sucks decided to keep the entire contents of the infamous Son of the Soil e-mail available on the forum.  While local websites were being pressured, the international nature of this site provided protection from those who might otherwise thwart freedom of information.  This e-mail went on to be viewed over 5,000 times and became the second most popular thread of all time.

The summer and fall saw an increase in the number of Bermuda blogs – by onions and forners.  The political parties experimented with an online presence and there were others that came and went without a whimper. 

While some Bermudians created an innovative ‘urban’ forum to showcase local musical talent, others showed that imitation is indeed the most sincere form of flattery.   Cartooning brought a new creative outlet to the Devil Island.  And Bermuda Rocks became the new unbrella site for Bermuda Sucks and Bermudapedia.

The December election was the busiest time ever for the online community in Bermuda.  Pre-election posturing reached new lows with mud slinging and name calling from both sides.  The huge emotional roller-coaster that was the election itself brought out the worst in many.  Tempers flared and nastiness was unleashed that hasn’t been seen since the first days of this site.

With the New Year upon us, let us take a moment to reflect on the year that was.  Let us all consider that each of us are more than some avatar on a computer.  We are people interested in Bermuda and her future, and our interaction is a part of how the Island is seen by the world.  In this modern medium, it is the old-school method of your written word that defines you.

Have a safe and joyous new year.  I wish you all the best for a great 2008.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 January 2008 )
 
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