tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.comments2023-09-21T06:57:37.037-03:00BeachLime BermudaTryanglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comBlogger363125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-33454647417462561562015-06-29T11:48:55.817-03:002015-06-29T11:48:55.817-03:00And now that the two leading Associates, Afghanist...And now that the two leading Associates, Afghanistan & Ireland, have been left out of the World Cricket League, they will no longer have regular fixtures, coming up to the next World Cup qualification, because none of lesser teams are going to risk giving them ranking points.<br /><br />The 'big three' made sure that the FTP [Future Tour Programme] was dropped, just before Ire & Afg were brought onto the full ODI Rankings, but this left them in limbo, there is simply no money in it for anyone.<br /><br />I give up.John Meffenhttp://www.john-meffen.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-4186296709223323742015-06-10T12:37:01.407-03:002015-06-10T12:37:01.407-03:00As a brief follow-up, (which probably deserves its...As a brief follow-up, (which probably deserves its own blog entry), the latest allegation, as suggested by 'Anonymous' earlier, is that the doctored image was created by an someone tied to one of the three subjects of the photo, and somehow got forwarded to an OBA supporter (and at that point, was probably deemed as useful ammo).<br /><br />Now if that's true, that also would mean that one or more of the persons in the photograph may have willingly supported the initial photo and its joking caption, only to turn around and feign outrage when used against the PLP from a political point-scoring point of view.<br /><br />Of course, at this point, it would then become he-said, she-said and the general public will just side with whoever they deem more trustworthy at that point, regardless of the facts of the matter.<br /><br />Still though, nobody at all here comes out looking good. And that's a right shame, considering this was a small branch-off from <b>a pretty important issue facing Bermuda and people concerned about health issues such as breast cancer detection</b>.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-32776108247835115482015-06-08T18:54:31.666-03:002015-06-08T18:54:31.666-03:00Regarding who created the image, fair enough, if s...Regarding who created the image, fair enough, if someone else created the 'meme'. But why would the OBA rep willingly repost it to its member base and the Twitter and FB community?<br /><br />This episode, and the tit-for-tat within that entire twitter exchange, is enough to further put me off of local political parties.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-58916247270166106172015-06-07T10:58:32.192-03:002015-06-07T10:58:32.192-03:00The OBA didn't make that meme and were condemn...The OBA didn't make that meme and were condemning it. It was posted originally by a PLP member.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-86562349986830800582015-06-05T12:15:54.847-03:002015-06-05T12:15:54.847-03:00It was suggested to me that I could ask some quest...It was suggested to me that I could ask some questions to the insurance rep on that, so I do need to follow up. There's nothing in the current company manual regarding transportation options after an injury, though.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-77208550355064665252015-06-05T09:58:05.439-03:002015-06-05T09:58:05.439-03:00Can the employer help? They expect you to turn up,...Can the employer help? They expect you to turn up, no?Jeremynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-5328786917120990402015-02-09T16:41:16.688-04:002015-02-09T16:41:16.688-04:00Like I said earlier in my fourth paragraph, re-air...Like I said earlier in my fourth paragraph, re-airing the story would only be part and parcel of a greater scheme. Besides, the target audience who would need such a reality check, likely wouldn't be interested in watching such a documentary.<br /><br />So I do agree, it of itself (and the other things like hashtag spreading, radio and TV clips and press releases urging people to 'just slow down') won't do jack.<br /><br />The all-carrot strategy should have long ago been put aside. Bermuda needs a little carrot and a whole lot of stick... in the form of enforcing the existing laws and getting bad drivers off the road.<br /><br />Your last statement says it all. "The problem here is there is an overwhelming number of people unable to think or act in a civilized way on the roads." I'd possibly amend "unable" to "unable or unwilling", but I agree with the general gist.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-12315449766181149532015-02-08T15:31:41.509-04:002015-02-08T15:31:41.509-04:00Airing the Dejon Simons story isn't going to d...Airing the Dejon Simons story isn't going to do jack sh*t . I remember watching it years ago when it aired (and it's airing was very well publicized in advance) .. horrified , despite the fact that he had made a foolish mistake and brought it all on himself .<br /><br />The next day the mayhem and lawlessness on the street continued unabated. <br /><br />The problem here is there is an overwhelming number of people unable to think or act in a civilized way on the roads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-50065799485337861522015-01-21T12:15:41.235-04:002015-01-21T12:15:41.235-04:00I'm glad the police produced their plan, it is...I'm glad the police produced their plan, it is a start. But I was really disappointed that Education and Works were not up there to explain how they will do their part. The Police Commissioner stated recently that the Island's infrastructure was outdated (works) and the plan places focus on the need to educate people (start with the kids: education.)Jeremynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-44140886691450542972015-01-20T10:21:35.428-04:002015-01-20T10:21:35.428-04:00Those are two good suggestions. The first should a...Those are two good suggestions. The first should already have been considered and planned (do the research, find costs, measure feasibility, etc) by TPTB, unless they're waiting for the "Summit".<br /><br />The second is a no-brainer. Get the enforcement folks out there... and not in the usual spots like East Broadway and Kindley Field or any straight road.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-63708476922222877402015-01-20T09:28:53.180-04:002015-01-20T09:28:53.180-04:00We have to find a way in which we can enforce the ...We have to find a way in which we can enforce the consequences of bad driving, and the consequences have to be harsh and sharp too.<br /><br />Two things would help imho. Cameras - lots of them at known speeding areas initially and then additional cameras in other areas as we go forward. On all traffic lights too. Camera technology to be able to record plate and send out fines automatically to the license holder. The argument, "I wasn't driving" has to be a no-go. If you own it, you pay the fine. That will stop lending of cars and bikes.<br /><br />Two - Get police officers off their asses, out of the office and from behind their desks and get them on the road. Give them speed check instruments.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-84900501058835987322014-08-29T15:25:09.610-03:002014-08-29T15:25:09.610-03:00And because traffic craziness is never isolated in...And because traffic craziness is never isolated in Bermuda:<br /><br />Stopped at a pedestrian crossing the same day this blog post was made. Car in opposite lane stops at it, to allow a woman to cross. Magenta-coloured car overtakes the stopped car and zooms over the crosswalk without even a second thought.<br /><br />What the devil is wrong with people? That is just another symptom of the driving standard tolerated on Bermuda's roads by the law makers and law enforcement folk.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-66208982309080303212014-05-05T12:14:33.207-03:002014-05-05T12:14:33.207-03:00It's a terrible thing.
In the Internet era, t...It's a <b>terrible</b> thing.<br /><br />In the Internet era, the world's gotten bigger, more accessible, more interact-able (for lack of a better term).<br /><br />However this has gone hand in hand with people living in small bubbles instead of living in the wider community. By propagating this culture, we end up being the people who take pictures of beached dolphins instead of helping them back in the ocean, for example.<br /><br />An uncaring society becomes a fragmented one. The person needing someone to talk to, gets ignored and next day you hear that they've robbed a house (maybe your own!), or committed suicide, or even worse.<br /><br />We lose our humanity by turning blind eyes to the doings of our fellow human.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-75930680406222369432014-05-03T20:29:45.306-03:002014-05-03T20:29:45.306-03:00I agree. Is this a bad thing?I agree. Is this a bad thing?Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611126297939743037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-33468717851082253382014-05-02T16:27:37.017-03:002014-05-02T16:27:37.017-03:00I read the article on Wednesday :). We're prob...I read the article on Wednesday :). We're probably on the same spammy mailing list.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-47259103216727727912014-05-02T12:56:40.724-03:002014-05-02T12:56:40.724-03:00I got one the same morning. I finally managed to g...I got one the same morning. I finally managed to get it into the paper on Wednesday. <br /><br />http://bermudasun.bm/Content/BUSINESS/Business/Article/New-name-for-Clarien--same-old-phishing-attempt/72/205/77041Don Burgessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-55655211543726298302014-03-13T07:49:52.889-03:002014-03-13T07:49:52.889-03:00100% agree.
I was in a similar situation. I only...100% agree.<br /><br />I was in a similar situation. I only owe ~30% of the residence value and was told I wouldn't be able to go on interest-only until I had been in default several months. Because my mortgage was an automatic debit from my account I'd have to let my bank account go to zero for several months before going interest only.<br /><br />Basically they wanted me to be starving before they'd negotiate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-14072549466496858152014-02-14T15:19:27.648-04:002014-02-14T15:19:27.648-04:00I totally get that it's not a big deal to some...I totally get that it's not a big deal to some folks, and that for some it represents a clear 'lesser of two evils' thing, or even that it's going to become one of those "This too shall pass" moments as far as public opinion goes.<br /><br />But isn't it fair to hope for or even demand better? - especially if the next questions could get asked on which parties or persons could immediately recoup the benefits of such insider goings-on?...Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-51220602272814745792014-02-12T22:06:13.826-04:002014-02-12T22:06:13.826-04:00Who cares. At least they aren't blatantly stea...Who cares. At least they aren't blatantly stealing from us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-58398472147455158752014-02-10T12:47:14.783-04:002014-02-10T12:47:14.783-04:00The only ones I saw like that were in the context ...The only ones I saw like that were in the context of commercial immigration, and I read them to be an appeal for intellectual assistance. <br /><br />Commercial immigration has been in place in some parts of the Caribbean for years now - I saw it as an appeal for feedback on how it's been and the struggles against it.<br /><br />To me this whole thing is an attempt by the OBA to deflect from their very real problems of incompetence here.J Starlinghttp://www.jonnystar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-23455821973891758082014-02-10T09:46:00.059-04:002014-02-10T09:46:00.059-04:00Some of the ones I saw were indeed sourced from Be...Some of the ones I saw were indeed sourced from Bernews or the Sun, but the ones that specifically call upon their Caribbean friends to aid them in protest, etc, those ones are what caught my eye. Why would there be separate and distinct messages for that readership with nothing in the local online avenues?<br /><br />I'm not part of the "It's Unpatriotic" brigade of course, that clarion call is just as much sensationalism as anything else you see.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-31973307865613642342014-02-08T19:16:02.641-04:002014-02-08T19:16:02.641-04:00Pretty much every single article there from the PL...Pretty much every single article there from the PLP was first featured on either Bernews or the Sun. Some have had a preface attached, but from the sampling I skimmed through, they were all previously published in the Sun or Bernews.<br /><br />The site itself appears to be essentially a news aggregator.<br /><br />I don't see anything sinister in this at all - although I am always sinister of those who make claims of 'unpatriotism'. Reminds me far too much of the US's House Un-American Committee a la McCarthy and the Red Scare.J Starlinghttp://www.jonnystar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-32258240667443245392014-01-10T10:07:16.253-04:002014-01-10T10:07:16.253-04:00We can be optimistic, as it is indeed early days y...We can be optimistic, as it is indeed early days yet, that the actual topic at hand becomes the main discussion item.Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-43400421810667957892014-01-10T00:19:38.570-04:002014-01-10T00:19:38.570-04:00Unfortunately, as you say, it's sadly unpredic...Unfortunately, as you say, it's sadly unpredictable.<br /><br />We were concerned that if the 'who' was revealed too early then people would fixate on the 'who' to the detriment of the 'what'.<br /><br />Nonetheless, I believe that the vast majority of people are both willing, and able, to focus on the 'what' and not the 'who', despite the personal attacks which you rightly point out in your post.J Starlinghttp://jonnystar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236224.post-57018879638790338262014-01-09T13:27:35.816-04:002014-01-09T13:27:35.816-04:00And just to follow up, proof again:
The first two...And just to follow up, <a href="http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20140109/NEWS/140109794" rel="nofollow">proof again</a>:<br /><br />The first two posted comments include terms like "constant attention seekers", "bunch of former political losers" and "Get a life losers!!"<br /><br />Surely we can reply in a more mature fashion than that, even if we disagree with the item up for discussion?Tryanglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505340710195129202noreply@blogger.com