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It is a good thing when the youths of today get involved in wholesome activities like sports. I was rather surprised one Sunday when my son, Vidal, asked me if I was coming to Basket Ball City to take some pictures of "his" team. Of course I had to show support, skipped my already late lunch, and  made my way to the court. After all these years some things don't change. As motivation, I must say that there is significant improvement, but will not quantify that here. When I win the lotto I will seek to sponsor this team, and pay them a salary. I don't think any more motivation than that is required.   The Deputy Prime Minister and a former Minister of Sport accompanied by the Queens of Carnival inspect and greet the basketball teams. Boy, some big money passing in this sport. That is all I will say about this. Something is working in and for basketball. The brand new US$25,000.00 clock. I wonder if it is because the Minister of Sport was a "Profe

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The excitement in SK continued. I see more locals youths riding bikes, but they do not look anything like these. They make a high pitched sound and disappear around a corner or in the distance, before you even recognize that you heard them. I grew up with a "Trail 90" and never graduated to the 375. This biking is all related to the tourism product. I know your question, but I am no analyst so I am staying out of that discussion. Given the size of SKN, this could be the local bike of choice. I can visualize cruising around SK .... at 32 miles per hour I am back home in 60-minutes. Gosh at the "Ninja" speed I am back home before I leave. WOW!!! To really enjoy SK Harley travel 4 miles per hour maybe about right. I wonder what size gas tanks are fitted? Anyone in favour of a pedal bike with an assistance motor? I thing that is the lifestyle model, for seniors like me. Anyway it is nice to see SK still moving and attracting. Of course we are attracting a heck o