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Nov 9, 2019: Fake Meat & Scuba Diving

Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs when they discuss plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the plunge in their debate on scuba diving.



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Cottesloe Beach Indiana tearooms redevelopment leaves community divided as City Beach thrives

As the Cottesloe community remains split over the future of the Indiana tearooms, just down the road City Beach is reaping the rewards of a multi-million-dollar facelift.




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Scandals, division and voter apathy blamed for lack of interest in running for local council

At Western Australia's upcoming local council elections, 37 of the 138 jurisdictions won't hold a vote because all the candidates have been elected unopposed.




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NSW election exposes 'Great Dividing Range' between city and rural voters in Australian politics

The re-election of the Berejiklian Government for a third term has provided a morale boost for the federal Liberals, but any relief being felt will be tempered by a much bigger problem: what to do about voter discontent in the bush.




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Norfolk Island residents divided on Government's $4 million bid to attract cruise ships

The Federal Government has handed Norfolk Island a lifeline to save its tourism industry, but locals have railed against their offering saying it could turn tourists away.



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Dumped geese divide Daylesford, as council considers rehoming them from popular lake

This gaggle of geese is beloved by Instagrammers, but the local council says the abandoned birds are destroying the environment and must be rehomed.




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'Aggressive' fight over Marrickville Golf Club dividing Sydney's inner west

Plans to carve up the Marrickville Golf Club in Sydney's inner west to create more green space spark "aggressive" debate, as the local council turns to residents to make a final decision.




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Would a coal mine save Kingaroy, or destroy it? Opinion is fiercely divided

"More mines, more jobs, more future," proclaims a mysterious billboard near Kingaroy. But not everyone agrees and the years of "constant fighting" are taking a massive toll.




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Country football helping to bridge racial divide, three years after Kalgoorlie race riots

A country football league is moving on from race riots in its community and embracing the AFL's Indigenous round with all five clubs in the small competition to wear specially-designed, Indigenous-themed guernseys.




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Gold rush town of Coolgardie divided over plans to explore beneath their streets

Residents in one of Australia's most famous gold rush towns are divided over plans to explore for the precious metal beneath its streets, amid record prices for gold which have injected new life into Coolgardie.




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Lord Howe Island is overrun by rats but people are divided about how to deal with them

People on Lord Howe Island are trying to save their slice of paradise from a rat infestation, but a controversial eradication program has divided families and friends on the tiny outpost 600km off the NSW coast.




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Broome tourism businesses divided on Airbnb and other 'sharing economy' accommodation websites

Some Broome tourism businesses hope a parliamentary inquiry will lead to a crackdown on accommodation websites, while others say 'the sharing economy' needs support.





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Australian Antarctic Division unveils drill that will tell us what the weather was like 1 million years ago

Scientists hope a drill that can plunge 3 kilometres down into an Antarctic ice cap and withstand temperatures of -55 degrees Celsius will help solve one of the last great puzzles in climate science.




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Deep diving with 'monsters, amazing alien animals' what's it like 100m below the ocean's surface?

Scuba divers can reach depths of 40 metres, but there's a small group of hardcore divers who venture more than twice as deep. You just need a sense of adventure and the right gear.




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Nuclear waste site selection process triggers mental health concerns, business boycotts and division, FOI documents reveal

FOI documents also reveal the Federal Government knows the process is creating division in small towns and causing some businesses to be boycotted.




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Aboriginal elders divided over video showing wombat being stoned to death

A video showing an off-duty police officer stoning a wombat, apparently to death, leaves Aboriginal elders divided with one condemning the incident as "wrong" but defending traditional hunting.




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Rodeo clown Cain Burns takes full force of 600kg bull by diving under it to save rider from trampling

Sprinting into the path of a bucking 600-kilogram bull is not something most people would consider enjoyable, but it is what Cain Burns does for fun.




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Three people killed in 'freak' skydiving accident died in mid-air, coroner finds

Three people killed in a "freak" skydiving accident in Far North Queensland died in mid-air when a solo sports jumper's parachute opened prematurely and caused them to collide, a coroner finds.





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Cliff diving champion Rhiannan Iffland keeps feet on the ground after a big year

She hits the water at speeds of up to 80km/h and it scares her every single time she does it, but fear hasn't stopped cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland making an impact on the world stage.




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Suicide and Mental Health Task Force creates Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals | January 13, 2020

The Suicide and Mental Health Task Force created a Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals, available for download online in folder and poster format...




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Biggest NHL draft busts: Pacific Division




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Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) For Its Dividend

Is Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies...





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Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Dividend Stocks With Upside Potential

Billionaire Ken Fisher is a well-known name on Wall Street, but for those who don’t know or recognize him, he is a money manager who runs Fisher Investments. Fisher Investments has over $80 billion in assets. In addition, Fisher is a popular author, with several of his books becoming New York Times bestsellers and a long-time […]





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Sam makes a splash in diving world

Sam Fricker only took up diving “seriously” three years’ ago, but he’s already a star of the sport.




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DIVINE ASTRONAUT ELECTRO DUO ANNOUNCE LAUNCH. LISTEN TO TEASER FOR ‘UNDONE’

LA Based Electro Duo Divine Astronaut Announce The Launch Of Their New Musical Act With A Teaser Video Of Their Upcoming Single Release ‘Undone’.




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Division Six Sports, Inc. v. The Finish Line, Inc.

(United States Seventh Circuit) - Affirmed. The district court dismissed a case involving an exclusive sale agreement for failure to state a claim because the contract was not in force at the time of the alleged breach and the district court did not misinterpret the contract's automatic renewal clause.




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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million...




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Presidential Candidate Visits To CA And NV And The Individual Mandate

With the Nevada caucuses in February and California now a Super Tuesday state, the visits of presidential candidates are increasing in frequency. Just yesterday, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Stockton and San Francisco. Bloomberg’s San Francisco appearance was with former California Gov. Jerry Brown.

CapRadio’s Scott Rodd spoke with Bloomberg in Stockton, and CapRadio’s Bert Johnson had an interview with Warren in Reno. They fill us in on the visits and what the candidates had to say.

We’ll also explore California’s individual mandate for health insurance coverage with CapRadio’s Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola. 




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DIVINE ASTRONAUT ELECTRO DUO ANNOUNCE LAUNCH. LISTEN TO TEASER FOR ‘UNDONE’

LA Based Electro Duo Divine Astronaut Announce The Launch Of Their New Musical Act With A Teaser Video Of Their Upcoming Single Release ‘Undone’.




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Rockies’ ticket policy includes individual refunds and 10% bonus plan for season-ticket holders

The Rockies have already lost 28 home games scheduled for April and May, and it remains to be seen if fans will be able to view any games at Coors this season.




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Leseur Leads IJGT Faldo Series U16 Division

After two rounds of the Faldo Series – International Junior Golf Tour [IJGT], Kenny Leseur leads the Under 16 Boy’s Division. Lesuer went into the final round of the tournament with a 15 stroke lead over the field. Leseur shot a second round 1-over par 73 to come off the course at 2-under par. Hunter […]

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Leseur Wins Faldo Series U16 Boy’s Division

Kenny Leseur has won the Faldo Series – International Junior Golf Tour [IJGT] Under 16 Boy’s Division. Leseur went into the Final Round of this Tournament with a 15 stroke lead over the field, and he shot a Final Round 1-over par 73 to finish at 1-under par. Felix Feres Mahbub from Mexico and Muhamad […]

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Football: Premier & First Division Results

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action on Saturday, with the PHC Zebras earning a win, while St. David’s and Devonshire Colts played to a draw. First Division St. David’s 1 – Devonshire Colts 1 St. David’s played to a 1 – 1 draw with the Devonshire Colts at Lord’s in […]

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Football: First & Premier Division Results

Footballers in the First Division and Premier Division were in action yesterday [March 15], with the St. George’s Colts, Ireland Rangers, Wolves, Southampton Rangers, Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, and Somerset Eagles all earning wins. First Division: Flanagan’s Onions 0 – St. George’s Colts 3 At BAA Field, the St. George’s Colts ensured that the […]

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Premier & First Division Players Of The Week

One Communications and Bermuda Cricket Board announced the One Communications Premier Division and First Division players of the week for July 21, August 31, September 1, 7 and 8. July 21: One Communications Premier Division Rodney Trott [Bailey’s Bay v Flatts] – 119 not out One Communications First Division Seth Campbell [Western Stars v Warwick Workmen’s] – […]

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Results & Video: BNA Under 14 & Senior Division

Bermuda Netball Association action was in full swing recently with make-up matches in the Under 14 Division and the Senior Division. Under 14 League Division – Storm 20 Phoenix Embers 9 The Storm defeated the Phoenix Embers 20 – 9. Jaelyn Rewan led the way with 15 goals, while Makaylie Smith added three goals and […]

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BUEI: Voyages, Kept Secret, 50 Years Of Diving

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a number of events in March, including a talk entitled “The Voyages of Bob: Cultures of the Ocean,” a documentary entitled “Best Kept Secret” and a  talk entitled “A Half Century Under The Sea: Fifty Years Of Diving In Bermuda’s Waters.” Admission for the three events is $20 for members, […]

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Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Football

[Updated with photos] Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this past weekend, with the PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Boulevard Blazers, St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while the North Village Rams and Robin Hood played to a draw and two other matches were cancelled. Premier […]

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Ed Appoints Kelley As Liability Division Head

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the appointment of Colin Kelley as Head of Ed’s new Liability Division in Bermuda. Effective immediately, Mr Kelley will lead the professional lines, casualty and healthcare teams. Mr Kelley brings more than 16 years of both underwriting and broking experience to the business. He joins from […]

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Fergus Fergusson Appointed Division Head

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, announced that Fergus Fergusson has been appointed to the position of Division Head, Excess Casualty for Syndicate 4000, managed by Hamilton Managing Agency Limited, and for Hamilton Insurance DAC, the Company’s Dublin-based carrier. “We’re delighted to welcome Fergus […]

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Swimming: Winter Age Group Division Winners

Following three days of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships, division winners included Arabella Newport Derbyshire, Jacob Wright, Imojen Judd, Thomas Cechini, Myeisha Sharrieff, Harlan Watson-Brown, Taylor White, and Brian Desmond. Arabella Newport Derbyshire was the 10 & Under Women’s Champion with 1,601 points, while the 10 & Under Men’s Champion was […]

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PartnerRe Dividends On Preferred Shares

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020, of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on […]

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Assured Guaranty Declares $0.20 Dividend

Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the […]

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Argo Group Issues $0.31 Cash Dividend

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 12, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2020. Related Stories Argo Group Reports First Quarter Results AM Best Downgrades Credit […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Overcoming The Digital Divide During At-Home Learning

In the Columbus City Schools, Ohio's largest school district, 62% of students have the required technology to learn online. The district is not alone. Schools around the state are on the hunt for online resources to close the gap -- and turning to corporate America and the public for help.