The dangers of cheap dive watches
Why would anyone buy a cheap dive watch? Do they have a death wish? Hopefully they mean they want an inexpensive watch that meets the demands of scuba diving. The word cheap brings to mind characteristics of not just inexpensive,…
iThought
Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom, and do not teach her an evil lesson to your own hurt. Ecclesiasticus or Sirach. 9:1
Message in a bottle
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — A 10-year-old upstate New York boy’s message in a bottle dropped in the Atlantic as part of a school project has been retrieved across the ocean in the Azores. Curtis Kipple of Adams Basin, west of…
Fosters remove all shark products
Fosters Food fair has removed all shark products from its shelves which has been hailed a major boost to the marine environment. Trading in shark products damages shark populations but now a growing number of countries in the Caribbean are…
Just about memories and me
I am the last of NINE children (four sons and five daughters). Being the baby of the family I was very special, inasmuch as I was looked after, cared for and loved so much, not only by my parents but…
Fleet of Ferraris ruined in Japan sportscar pileup
TOKYO (AP) — An outing of luxury sportscar enthusiasts in Japan ended in an expensive freeway pileup — smashing a stunning eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes. Police say they believe the accident Sunday was touched off when the…
MLAs to meet dump protestors
The coalition opposing relocation of the George Town Landfill to Bodden Town has gained the support of area opposition MLA Anthony Eden, and will meet government representatives Mark Scotland and Dwayne Seymour. The invitation to meet Bodden Town’s UDP representatives…
Pakistan actress sues over nude magazine photos
NEW DELHI (AP) — Pakistani actress Veena Malik is suing a popular Indian men’s magazine for millions of dollars, accusing it of publishing photos she says were doctored to make her appear nude, her lawyer said Monday. Malik’s racy images…
The Editor Speaks: Good and bad finance news
The good news first. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in their November magazine “The Navigator” had two headlines: “Cayman Continues Captive Growth” and “Formations Up 93 Percent”. Third quarter figures from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority show the continued resilience…
“AVON CALLING”
“Avon calling,” says the lady As she knocked upon the door “Avon calling,” I repeated As I moved across the floor. A pretty lady entered Wearing quite a happy smile And dressed so neat and tidy So like the Avon…
