perhaps it is to encourage you to buy the paper if you want to actually see the image? 

... more a ploy for Ewart's vacation in Egypt, I'd say.   

This surveillance video just in from Goslings:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/UFZgqCt24Js" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/UFZgqCt24Js</a>

Congratulations to boxer Nikki Bascome winning gold at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

I'm a proponent of combat sports for a lot of reasons.  Some of us really benefit from putting on the gloves and punching the stuffing out of each other.  The fighting ring is a lonely place.  We are forced to face our fear, anger and honour.  By doing so we emerge with a new respect for ourselves and for each other.

If the prospect of stepping into the ring to either hit someone, or get hit by them is just too overwhelming, (and I acknowlege it is for many people), I agree with Professor Michael Gilkes who says theatre may be the answer.

The parallels with sport fighting are clear in his comments, "Every time I go on stage I feel nervous beyond belief," he said. "I can't believe I am going out there and facing these people."

But he said, with self-discipline, you get over the butterflies.

"When it works, when you feel the audience with you, you feel validated," he said. "That is what young people need."

That IS what young people need.

I see the Gazette has finally covered the story - 3 days after Brenda "scoop" Lana posted it here on Sucks. 


Now, I know I shouldn't feed the troll, but...

Bermy, I consider female genitalia sacred, perhaps the greatest marvel of this Universe. 

That you would use reference to the same to try to insult me is funny.  Does saying that work to upset your boyfriend?

You still haven't told me what you would do if I came to visit.  While I do love the suspense, I really want to know what you think appropriate retaliation for a guy who dares to write about some loser thief who threw away his future for an iPhone should be. 

Yes, he is a convicted bank robber.

In 1984, when Rolfe was 26 years old, he went into the Southampton Princess branch of the Bank of Butterfield, wielded a gun and demanded money.  During the robbery a shot was fired. 

He was subsequently arrested, charged, convicted and served his time.

Priceless!

The Gazette announces that it will be none other than Rolfe "house nigg'er" Commissiong who will be heading up the new Visa Waiver Assistance Programme office.

Since Rolfe is a ex-con who was jailed for using a handgun in a violent bank robbery, I guess he has the experience for the job... 

Good point wiaruz... nothing is free in this life.

Hiya Bermy, welcome to the forum.  

Here, you too get to have your say.

Now, what's your issue?  You don't like me because I took advantage of my education and learned how to write?  Or I've upset you because I've hit the nail on the head with regard to your - allegedly - larcenous boy?

If I came to Bermuda what would you do?  Show me you are a Neanderthal and try to bash my head in?  Or are you a knife welding 'gangsta' going to cut me up?

Perhaps I've misunderstood... are you inviting me for tea so we can discuss the sad state of education and illiteracy?

hahah... thanks for that kitty!

If I were to pick which politicians would be sharing a blunt with Ashfield, Burch would top that list.

Ah right... it makes even more sense seeing the young man in a "talented goalkeeper".  He's probably had sunshine blown up his ass for so long, he feels 'entitled'.

Way to go lad, so much for your future.   

Propped up by the foreign cash infusion, Butterfield shares rose to $2.50.

Very telling was the note that 110 preferred shares were dumped.

C'mon suckers!  Buy high!

Let's keep an eye on the price over the next year - see what percentage loss you'd rack up if you were dumb enough to buy at this price...   

Martha Myron pays tribute to Roger and advises he will be leaving Bermuda for more friendly climes this year when his work permit runs out - after 35 years.

Goodbye Roger, and thanks for all the fish.

Dinty, you have the popular thinking there.

I have grave concerns over Paula Cox as leader as she's shown complete fiscal ineptitude as Finance Minister.  Total lack of foresight, and no backbone of accountability.  For far too long, she's had an easy ride on the coat-tails of her late father. 

She's been a disaster in Finance, so why not elevate her to Premier?   

Too true, Paget.

Burch loves to rattle his tin sabre, and IB knows it can plug on.

The irony of course, by reminding expats they are considered so much fodder for the mills, he has successfully undermined the efforts to establish Bermuda as a preferred offshore domicile.  What a moron!