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Andreas with Haptics Title Andreas with Haptics Released 26/06/2015 3:29 pm Copyright ESA–J. Harrod CC BY SA IGO 3.0 Description ESTEC in the Netherlands Andreas will use a joystick on the Station that is a twin of one on Earth…
Is wealth inequality hidden in tax havens? Piketty’s co-author thinks so
By Josh Zumbrun From Wall Street Journal The idea of stashing money in a Swiss bank account or some Caribbean island sounds a bit antiquated—the act of a 1960s James Bond villain. But the amount of wealth flooding into tax…
The emerging slump
By Ashley Kindergan From The Financialist Every now and then, the developed and emerging economies of the world find themselves in sync, growing or contracting together. This is not one of those times. In late 2015, a trend that started…
Policing, politics, crime, and complexities inside a few Caribbean islands
By Derrick Miller From Caribbean News Now Ricochet: Quietly, many are seeing parts of the Caribbean’s fractured landscape continue to erode as it looks for a clear path in managing economic decay, politics, crime, and policing. Several communities known for…
Banking sector very dynamic
From Times of Malta Juanita Bencini has been involved in the banking sector for over a decade – but it is clear within minutes of sitting down to talk to her that she still finds it as exciting now as…
Miss Equality
The Real Miss America – Miss Equality By Rebecca Ruiz From Mashable It’s time to stop judging a woman’s beauty and body when we celebrate her accomplishments. With our Real Miss America series, Mashable honors diverse role models — without…
Two geniuses post selfies with stolen money, are promptly arrested
By Lindsey Robertson From Mashable One Ohio couple has been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank — and publicly flaunting their stolen cash all over the place. John Mogan, 28, had apparently just been released from jail when he walked…
Ericsson invites industry players to join its licensing effort for Internet of Things (IoT)
Enhance predictability for patent licensing on Internet of Things (IoT) devices Create clear, industry-wide royalty structure for IoT devices with a primary function other than wireless connectivity Efficient access to wireless connectivity to promote faster adoption of connected low-cost IoT…
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New student project to restore mangroves in the Caribbean
By Living Oceans Foundation – Liz Rauer From The Bahamas Weekly ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) is launching a new initiative to support mangrove education and restoration in the Caribbean. In 2014, the Foundation…
Fnm Deputy wants Crown Land Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Neil Hartnell From Tribune 242 The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday called for the Government’s multi-billion dollar Crown Land holdings to be transferred into a sovereign wealth fund-type vehicle, demanding: “We have to formalise and regularise the situation.” K P…
