Medical students hold “White Coat Die-In” across the U.S.
By Megan Specia From Mashable Medical students staged so-called “die-ins” in universities across the U.S. on Wednesday as demonstrations on race issues in America continued. The students aimed to highlight the lack of diversity in the medical profession in the…
CONCACAF appoints Denoncourt as Director of Refereeing
MIAMI (Thursday, December 11, 2014) — The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced today the appointment of Sonia Denoncourt as Director of Refereeing. In her role, Denoncourt will lead all aspects of refereeing within the…
Cayman 27’s Parade of Lights was a delight
Last Saturday (6) Cayman27’s Parade of Lights delighted the thousands of spectators that watched the colourful spectacular in Camana Bay. There were 12 boats taking part in the competition in two categories – large and small. Sunset House won the…
Odds of European heatwaves on par with deadly 2003 event are skyrocketing
By Andrew Freedman From Mashable In July and August 2003, a high pressure area settled in for an extended, unwelcome stay across much of Western Europe. France, Germany, Italy and other countries baked under a stiflingly hot and humid air…
Feds fight disclosure of docs on destruction of CIA tapes
By Zoe Tillman, From Legal Times, @zoetillman The U.S. Department of Justice filed papers on Tuesday opposing the release of documents detailing an investigation into destroyed videotapes depicting CIA interrogations as well as a review of the lawfulness of certain…
You can boost your creativity by looking at art
By Kevin Loria From Business Insider Something in our brain responds when we look at a painting. That experience refreshes and changes us. Afterwards we are more creative and open to learning. We are less mentally fatigued. Our brains are…
LDK Solar Schemes of Arrangement become effective
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — LDK Solar CO., Ltd. in provisional liquidation (“LDK Solar”) and its Joint Provisional Liquidators (“JPLs”), Tammy Fu and Eleanor Fisher, both of Zolfo Cooper (Cayman) Limited, announced today…
A.M. Best upgrades issuer credit rating for XL Group plc and its property/casualty subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) of the property/casualty subsidiaries of XL Group plc (XL) (Ireland) [NYSE:XL]. Concurrently, A.M. Best…
Dick Cheney: Bush knew and approved of interrogation techniques
By Greg Richter from Newsmax Former Vice President Dick Cheney defended the Bush administration’s actions a day after the Senate Intelligence Committee report blasted the CIA for what it called torture against terror suspects during his tenure. Appearing Wednesday on…
