Feb 19
“We just kept taking down walls.” That’s how Tim O’Neill, founder of Image Masters, describes the gradual growth of his promotional products company. And he means that literally and figuratively. Literally, as they kept expanding their operations in a building on Grogan Avenue — to the point when the owner finally asked, “Why don’t you …
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Feb 14
The Caribbean’s reputation for high prices can certainly hold true. At this time of year, the cheapest double room at the luxurious Sandy Lane on Barbados sells at about £875 a night. but you can also have a very enjoyable week in the Caribbean, including flights and accommodation, for much less than that. one way …
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Feb 14
26 Jan 2012 A cheap break in Iceland and a stress-free Caribbean island getaway offer contrasting options for those seeking a trip later in the year… IcelandThe news that easyJet will be launching flights from London Luton to Reykjavik on March 27, with returns from as low as Stamp plays another salient role. The stamp …
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Feb 13
by Isobel Jones Last updated at 6:24 PM on 27th January 2012 Our yacht was moored in a quiet cove between the Pitons, the striking mountains for which St Lucia is famed. The first day of our sailing trip had passed without crises or (many) cross words. We’d arrived in time to change before heading …
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Feb 10
So you’ve given up alcohol, cut down the calories and you’re halfway through the apple vinegar diet. But what about cutting back on technology? A digital detox involves shunning gadgets and focusing on more important things. of course, you could try this anywhere but switching off from the world is far easier when the setting …
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Jan 29
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJanuary 15, 2012 Gospel: (John 1:35-42) John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, John said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are …
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Jan 23
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – the social cost of not having a secondary school on Canouan outweighs any financial expenditure of building and running one there, says area representative Terrance Ollivierre. And Ollivierre, an opposition Member of Parliament, is not convinced even after Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves last Friday presented a case against a secondary …
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Jan 20
With his win in the New Hampshire primary last week, Mitt Romney may be well on his way to becoming the Republican nominee for president. In my view, he’s still unlikely to be beat Barack Obama in November, but never mind that. If Romney wants to win the White House, he’s going to need to …
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Jan 13
San Diego is home to a number of board-game inventors vying to create the next best-seller to rival the likes of classic games such as Life, Clue and Scrabble. The creator of the hit Killer Bunnies game lives here. So do the makers of Quelf, FURT and Telestrations, award-winning games that could be the next …
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Jan 12
So many Caribbean beaches, so little time. so when winter’s first blizzard comes ’round the bend, why do we tend to gravitate to the most popular, the most famous sandscapes? Sure, travelers often exhibit a pack mentality. but when you picture the beach of your dreams, is it jammed with wall-to-wall bodies and buzzing Jet …
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