Cinder the Bear was tragically killed by a hunter, after famously surviving a wildfire
By Laura Goldman From Care2 One evening in July 2014, as the worst wildfire in the history of Washington State burned nearby, a little bear cub with third-degree burns on each of her paws crawled up a driveway into Steve Love’s backyard….
Improving air travel in the Eastern Caribbean
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have met recently to discuss the aviation challenges facing the Eastern Caribbean region and what steps need to be taken to improve…
Bias, B-S and Lies: Audience perspectives on low trust in the media
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism explore why trust in the media is on the decline. Why is trust in journalism on the decline? In ‘Bias, Bullshit & Lies’, Nic Newman and Richard Fletcher explore this worrying trend and…
Man dies from swine flu
From The Nassau Guardian A man died from H1N1 influenza, otherwise known as swine flu, on Wednesday, according to Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands. Sands was unable to provide any specifics about the case but he confirmed that the…
Dominicans protest for electoral reform
From Jamaica Gleaner ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – President of the Concerned Citizens Movement Loftus Durand is urging supporters to take to the streets on Monday until there is electoral reform in Dominica despite last weekend use of tear gas by…
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World Trade Organisation (WTO) Called Upon to Assist SIDS in Face of Climate Threats
Monday, December 17, 2018 — Geneva, Switzerland: Senior Officials from OECS Member States have called upon the WTO to assist Small Island Developing States build economic resilience in the face of climate change related hazards including category 5+ hurricanes and rising sea…
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Football (Soccer): Jose Mourinho – Manchester United sack manager
By Simon Stone From BBC Sport Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after identifying a catalogue of his failings at the club. The Portuguese, 55, took over in May 2016 and led United to League Cup and Europa League…
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Former CBS boss Les Moonves denied $120m exit pay
From BBC Les Moonves, the former boss of CBS, will not receive a $120m (£95m) severance package after an inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct. The US broadcaster said that he misled the company over the allegations and failed to work…
El Salvador court frees woman jailed under anti-abortion laws
From BBC A woman who was jailed for attempted murder under El Salvador’s strict anti-abortion laws has been freed. Imelda Cortez, 20, says she became pregnant by her stepfather who sexually abused her for many years. Doctors suspected she had…
Tools & Craft #119: The Future of Furniture, Part 1
BY Joel Moskowitz- From Core77 Here are four links to articles in the New York Times that set me pondering. The first says the antique furniture market is collapsing because nobody wants the old stuff, but the article gives hope for modern…
