Wireless charger uses ultrasound to power your phone from across the room
By Mariella Moon From engadget We first came across uBeam’s unusual wireless charging technology three years ago, at the All Things D Science Fair, where the fledgling company was only just introducing its creation to the public. Today, the company’s…
Supermoon photographs from around the world
From Boston.com There’s something about moons and photographers. So when supermoons appear, it tends to bring out the best of them from all over the world, scoping out the best location to make a dramatic photograph. A supermoon occurs when…
Cayman Islands: Immigration phone lines down/HM Customs- Another arrest for Hashish/5 hurt nightclub/Aggravated burglary/ Male receives burns from latest fire craze/UPDATE Police phones lines now operational in GT
Cayman Immigration Main Phone Line Down Please note that the main DOI phone number 949-8344 is temporarily out of order – the providers are diligently working on the issue. Once it has been resolved the public will be advised. However,…
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Robin Williams dies of suspected suicide From The Hollywood Reporter Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63. According to police in Marin County, Calif., Williams was found “unconscious and not breathing” just before noon Monday inside…
PTTEP axes four Cayman subsidiaries
From Bangkok Post Firm cites unviable operations as reason PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), Thailand’s sole publicly listed explorer, has shut down four subsidiaries registered in the Cayman Islands after public comments that their establishment was intended to avoid…
Sea level rise and its impact on the Cayman Islands
This report uses the latest geospatial data and satellite telemetry to formulate various sea-level rise scenarios given current climate change predictions. Specifically, the report reveals what the real loss in terms of land area would be at various instances of…
One year on and giving thanks to a very special rescue-versary today
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Happy Rescue-versary to our sweet Bella! 12 months ago (Thu Aug 7) this sweet girl’s life did a full 360 and we know she never ever once looked back. Bella, our 13 year…
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Foreign providers in the Caribbean: pillagers or preceptors?
From Eldis Cross-border higher education in the Caribbean Are the foreign providers of education in the Caribbean pillagers or preceptors? This collaborative paper addresses the growing phenomenon of cross-border higher education (CBHE), specifically on the trends of CBHE in the…
Olivet College women’s volleyball: In Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Day 1: A great beginning to our trip to Grand Cayman THURSDAY, AUG. 7 — written by Stefanie Lang This was many girls’ first time flying internationally and let me tell you it was definitely an experience. With two flights…
