US court revives gangster rap threat case
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a similar case, a California appeals court on Wednesday reinstated criminal charges against a man accused of threatening two sexual assault victims in…
Family says they were booted from JetBlue flight for holding 2-year-old on lap
By Chris Morran From Consumerist A family that purchased a separate seat for their 2-year-old son on a JetBlue flight say they were just trying to comfort the youngster by having him sit on his mom’s lap during takeoff, but…
A Nibble of Prevention – why broccoli is good for us
By Michael Anft Paul Talalay’s research showed why broccoli is good for us. Now, a new center at Johns Hopkins is looking for more foods that could stave off cancer and other diseases. It’s morning in the office beside Paul…
Beaver Dam in a pond
Beaver Dam in a pond off the Dempster Highway, Yukon, Canada From Everything Everywhere ISO 400 Focal Length 14mm Aperture f/22 Exposure Time 1/100 The Dempster Highway is one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated gravel roads. It goes…
I immediately want to be this dog’s best friend
By Chris Smith From BGR Dogs have a well deserved reputation for being man’s best friend. But it turns out that dogs can become friends with more animals than just people, as the following set of photos will demonstrate. Posted…
REPORT: Attorney General of Texas indicted on securities fraud
By Jon Herskovitz And Dan Whitcomb, Reuters From Business Insider The attorney general of Texas has been indicted on securities fraud and other charges over an alleged scheme to mislead investors in a technology company, The New York Times and…
Jamaica launches new electronic procurement system
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — The government of Jamaica has launched the country’s first electronic procurement platform, which will improve the efficiency and quality of public procurement. The system was funded jointly by the government of Jamaica and…
CARIBBEAN: Octogenarian made to sleep with dog, sustain beatings
From Kaieteur News (Guyana) KAIETEUR NEWS (GUYANA) – An 87-year-old woman who spent sleepless nights selling elastic in the city to ensure that her son had a comfortable life yesterday revealed how her only child repaid her. Cybil Smith of…
Europe freezes Cayman mutual fund out
By The Financial Times From Journal Focus Mutual fund supervisors domiciled in the Cayman Islands, the United States, Hong Kong as well as Singapore deal with unpredictability over whether they could offer their funds throughout Europe complying with a judgment…
Unlocking the value of aviation in the Caribbean
By Lionel Van der Walt From CARIBBEAN360 FLORIDA, United States– This year the global airline industry will transport 3.3 billion passengers and 52 million tons of cargo. Worldwide, aviation supports jobs for 58 million people. It is the means to…
