New snake in Tanzania: ‘Fierce, probably venomous’
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s newest snake has menacing-looking yellow and black scales, dull green eyes and two spiky horns. And it’s named after a seven-year-old girl. Matilda’s Horned Viper was discovered in a small patch of southwest Tanzania…
Grouper ban extended for eight more years
The Nassau Grouper fishing ban in the Cayman Islands has been extended for eight more years. The ban on fishing Nassau grouper from aggregate sites around the Cayman Islands has been extended another eight years. “Currently the fishing of spawning…
CNCF awards grants to artists and organisations
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) presented grants to help several local organisations and individual artists pursue their work. The monetary awards, in the range of up to CI$1000 for individuals or CI$3000 for organisations, are presented twice a year,…
Mexico kingpin Guzman ‘world’s most powerful’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department called Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “the world’s most powerful drug trafficker” Tuesday. The fugitive Sinaloa cartel leader also got a boost from Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo, who said…
A swing for your child
A child’s swing set is a great thing to add to your yard. Buying a swing set is a superb way for your children to play with each other and maybe even to meet new friends. There is nothing more…
Oakland Raiders fire first-year coach Hue Jackson
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Reggie McKenzie made clear on his first day as Raiders general manager that there’s a new regime in Oakland. Soon after officially signing his contract to be the first general manager since longtime owner Al Davis’…
Wozniacki loses, Kvitova into Sydney semis
SYDNEY (AP) — Caroline Wozniacki lost her quarterfinal at the Sydney International on Wednesday, opening the way for Petra Kvitova to take over the No. 1 ranking before next week’s Australian Open. Wozniacki, who needed a medical timeout in the…
Alzheimer’s Disease and prevention
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is characterised by a loss of cognitive function that can include disrupted thinking, memory, reasoning, communication, personality and cognitive speed. It is degenerative in nature, with cognitive abilities decreasing…
