5 Simple ways to be happy
By Alissa Ward From olwomen Life is a combination of happiness and sorrows. Neither happiness stays forever nor do sorrows remain for a long time. Good and bad situations are part of our life, but sometimes it becomes very difficult…
ECLAC: Lower growth for C’bean in 2014
From Trinidad Express The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has lowered its growth projections for Latin American and Caribbean economies in 2014. In its new report, “Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2014”, released…
Digicel applies for pay-TV licence
By Aleem Khan from the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Mobile operator Digicel is applying for a subscription broadcasting service via a telecommunications network, which is believed to be a cable licence, according to a Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT) notice…
Ninth Circuit ratchets up Oracle’s copyright damages against SAP
By Marisa Kendall From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. squeezed an extra $85 million from the Ninth Circuit in its copyright infringement battle with SAP AG,, but lost its push to claim damages based on a hypothetical product…
One desal plant, two countries?
By Sandra Dibble From UT San Diego Private proposal for a plant in Rosarito Beach moves forward Could water flowing through San Diego taps one day come from across the border in Mexico? The answer is yes, if proposals to…
Orange Anole on Grand Cayman
From Anole Annals This individual might have arrived on Grand Cayman with a shipment of mango trees from Florida. We have some ideas, but want to solicit input from the experts. Anole Annals is written and edited by scientists who…
Earn overseas? U.S. still wants its tax bite
By Megan McArdle From The Daily Record Jacob Levy, an American professor living in Montreal, made a point on Twitter this week that I wish more journalists would take to heart: If you’re writing about inversions, and you don’t prominently…
USA – Imminent terrorist attack warning update: Ft. Bliss increases security
From Investigative Bulletin Islamic terrorist groups are operating in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez and planning to attack the United States with car bombs or other vehicle born improvised explosive devices (VBIED). High-level federal law enforcement, intelligence and…
Sydney’s doll hospital
Sydney’s doll hospital: 3 generations of doll repair By Thea Breite From Boston.com Sydney’s Doll Hospital has worked on millions of dolls, teddy bears and other toys since it opened in 1913. “Doll surgeons” transplant fingers, toes and heads, and…
