Valverde, Tigers hold off Yankees 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Tigers manager Jim Leyland tracked Curtis Granderson’s popup in the rain, anticipating the game’s final out. Then Alex Avila stepped on the on-deck circle and slipped. The Yankees’ MVP candidate had another chance. Not a good…
Woodson’s big play helps Packers top Broncos 49-23
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Charles Woodson plucked Kyle Orton’s pass out of the air, managed not to bobble the ball, and took it straight to the end zone. Woodson’s 30-yard interception for a touchdown set the tone early in…
Maintain your bike
Maintain your bike Keeping your bicycle in top condition requires regular protective and preventive maintenance, some of which can be done by you. Tyres – Check your air pressure to be sure the tyres are inflated as per the manufacturer’s…
Full bladders, wasabi alarm earn Ig Nobels
BOSTON (AP) — Driving while desperately needing to urinate isn’t a crime, but maybe it should be. Peter Snyder and his colleagues found that having a bladder at its bursting point reduced attention span and the ability to make decisions…
Anne – Part 59
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “trembling and silent, she crept up to her own room” The old priest hobbled to the front door and sat down on the threshold. “After all my care,” he said…
A police sergeant, wearing a tag?
A number of high profile individuals were fitted with electronic monitoring devices here in Grand Cayman. They included a Magistrate, Police Sergeant, Prison chief, and Chief Probation Officer. However, before the community becomes alarmed at an apparent break down in…
Deutsche Bank supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited recently donated $5,000.00 to the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens thus becoming gold sponsor for the club’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. As a Gold sponsor, Deutsche Bank gives the gift of 20 mammogram vouchers, an…
Scuba diving improves function of vets with spinal cord injuries
Johns Hopkins researchers have found ‘dramatic’ results in small preliminary study carried out in the Cayman Islands. A small group of veterans with spinal cord injuries who underwent a four-day scuba- diving certification with local dive operation Red Sail, saw…
Jamaica PM: Coke saga a reason for his resignation
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica’s outgoing leader said Sunday that public perceptions about his handling of a U.S. extradition request for drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke contributed to his recent decision to resign. In a nationally televised address, Prime Minister…
