Responsible limin’
A Beaconite who spent much of Friday learning how to recycle different waste streams (see page one) picked up an interesting fact that may disappoint beer drinkers.
Splitting up different types of waste makes recycling them easier, and if the establishments you patronise throw glass in one bin and food in another, be proud. However, if you’re a fan of Coronas or Caribs with limes (as the Beaconite is), realise that you are likely taking away from that eco-friendliness. Organic waste can be converted into soil or energy, and glass can be mixed with cement, but when stuck together these two waste streams prove to be trickier pieces of garbage. This Beaconite suggests squeezing the lime into the beer as opposed to dropping the whole slice into the bottle peel and all.
Helpful firm
A Beaconite who frequently covers financial services has been very impressed by the information routinely disseminated by Harneys. The law firm has several blogs and online publications, where attorneys break down the nuances of recent court judgments and other matters facing the industry. In addition, Harneys has been very helpful in facilitating the Beaconite’s interview requests, often responding within a day and providing him access to attorneys who can provide insight on the issues he’s writing about. The Beaconite hopes Harneys will continue its helpful public outreach initiatives, and that many other law firms will follow suit.
Tremendous tie
You’re probably wondering why Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool looks so dapper and suave in the picture above. Well, let a Beaconite tell you: It’s because he’s wearing a piece of clothing from the Donald J. Trump Neckwear Collection — or, as it’s commonly known, a “Trump Tie.” The Beaconite finds Mr. Vanterpool’s choice of tie very fitting because he was wearing it at a press conference about renegotiating contracts with the territory’s water suppliers (see this week’s print edition). Everyone knows the United States president is the master of the art of the deal, so the Beaconite suspects the minister was trying to channel that expertise. However, the reporter noticed the minister didn’t take up another signature style choice of Mr. Trump: taping his tie together. After the conference, the Beaconite asked Mr. Vanterpool about his tie, and he clarified that while he has Trump Ties and other Trump apparel, he is not a fan of the president’s politics. But all this talk about Trump-branded clothing has the Beaconite thinking that Mr. Vanterpool, who calls himself the “Action Man,” should start his own merchandising line: The Beaconite would be proud to wear an “Action Tie,” to be sure. Perhaps in the near future, he can sit down with the minister over a glass of Trump Vodka and some Trump Steaks to discuss this business venture.
Cancer vigil
A Beaconite who has lost family members to cancer was very pleased to attend the BVI Cancer Society’s vigil in Road Town on World Cancer Day. She admired the speakers recounted their personal experiences, and she sends her condolences to those who have lost loved ones to the disease. Although cancer cannot always be prevented, smoking and tanning both significantly increase one’s odds of developing lung and skin cancer, respectively. It seems that many in the territory enjoy sunbathing and cigarettes, so the Beaconite would like to encourage readers to put on a nicotine patch and apply some sunscreen.
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