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Failure is not an option
Failure is not an option
We've heard it before, maybe even given ourselves numerous pep talks about it -- failure is not an option. Some even teach this belief to their children. It seems that over the years many of us have an understanding that if you are a good person, work hard, abide by society's rules, dream big and stay focused, you are some how exempt from failure and entitled to success. Then life has its way with...
Satisfy your cookie monster
Satisfy your cookie monster
Gregory Collie II knows that he's "sweet mouth" and to indulge his sweet tooth he started making cookies from scratch "just for the heck of it" to enjoy whenever he had a craving and especially to enjoy while watching football with family and friends. But five months after losing his job, and one month after the birth of his first child, he found that things were tight financially and he needed an...
Change is good
Change is good
As we head into 2015, and leave 2014 behind, we can say that for most of us, there will be some big changes. For the first time ever, Bahamians will be faced with a Value Added Tax (VAT). Although our country needs a better way to generate money, this will be a regulation that will take some getting used to. Change is difficult for most people, as humans I think we like normalcy and a constant, s...
Man up!
Man up!
Let's face it, having a baby changes your life, your perspective, and gives new meaning to the most simple things for both the new mother and father. You have now gone from just the two of you, to three of you overnight, and it is an adjustment for both parents. Today, I'm offering advice to the daddies out there on their newfound role.
If your wife or partner has spent nine months pregnant, uncom...
Bringing in the New at Old Fort Bay Town Centre Christmas Party
A traditional wood-fired Pizza oven at the new Wildfire pizzeria and bar has added another food option to the already successful mix of retail offerings and commercial enterprise at the Old Fort Bay Town Centre in Western New Providence...
Learning to love can make a difference
Learning to love can make a difference
How many people have asked themselves, "What is love?" It's the simplest and most complex word that probably exists. It is simple and yet it can be complicated. It can start and end wars and conflicts. It's been said that the purpose and very existence of life is a simple, four letter word -- love.
As I reflect on the complicated issues of our great nation, I can't help but feel an obligation to t...
Moms need to take time out
Moms need to take time out
It's hard to believe that another year has almost gone. For me, this year has definitely been a blur. The most wonderful time of the year is well in gear, and it's hard for most of us to learn to relax and enjoy the moment. It's the enjoy part, that is really important. With all that our lives have going on, trying to keep up in a world that seems light years ahead of you, how do you make sure th...
'Mockingjay' installment of 'The Hunger Games' is a real turkey
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (Rated T)
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Donald Sutherland
Genre: Science Fiction Thriller
Dwight's Rating: 2.5
Just in time for the holidays, a turkey analogy:
You know the feeling when it's time for the big Christmas or Thanksgiving meal, and you see that plump, beautiful, glistening, golden turkey, straight out of the oven and smelling all amaz...
YOLO out, BEMORE in
YOLO out, BEMORE in
Children today are growing up in a very different world than their parents did. The Internet changed the way the world works and the way we do business, paving the way for people all across the globe to connect, share and trade. There are so many advantages that have come out of this technology growth and boom. Aside from being a playground of ideas and a massive source of information, it has the ...
The waiting period -- from delivery to conception
The waiting period -- from delivery to conception
Having more than one child is still the norm in this part of the world. We may not be having a dozen kids anymore, but most families opt to have two or three kids. When making the decision to have another child, is there a recommended wait period between delivery and conception?
A 1999 study done by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that implementing "a gap of 18 months to ...