MaplesFS makes music with Cayman HospiceCare
The Cayman HospiceCare (CHC) Music Therapy Pilot Programme will continue thanks to MaplesFS! Monique McLaughlin presented CHC with a check to ensure that this valuable service will continue to be available for several additional months, free of charge, to our…
Turtle ‘Herpes’ and the rescue of Captain Hook
By Cherise Udell, Care2 My daughter, Ella, and I are big-hearted animal lovers, so when we decided to go to the Florida Keys for some sunshine, sea and sand, we had to include a stop at the Turtle Hospital on…
With 103 tigers, Sunderbans beats official estimates
Krishnendu Mukherjee, From The Times of India TOI had earlier reported that the mangroves has a minimum 77 tigers, much more than the official estimates given by the Centre in 2011. However, the figure for the National Park West range…
Mohammad Moniruzzaman | The Spellbinders
From The Travel Photographer Here’s The Spellbinders (http://www.talkativepictures.com/the-spellbinders/), a series of photographs depicting the traditional circus troupes in Bangladesh, which were once the major entertainment attractions during the rural fairs or melas in this South Asian nation. With the advent…
New rules for Civil Service travel
The Deputy Governor’s Office has on Friday, 19 July, 2013 released a comprehensive policy on travel by civil servants. In its own words, the 17-page document aims to implement service-wide standards, with regards to assessing whether travel is required, and…
Bush 41 to be back at the White House
By Lesa Jansen and Kevin Bohn, CNN (CNN) – Former President George H.W. Bush will be back at the White House next week celebrating a milestone for a service initiative started in his administration. President Barack Obama and First Lady…
We are not done with lionfish
National Geographic exposes the top 5 myths about lionfish By Erin Spencer National geographic National Geographic Young Explorer Erin Spencer will spend one month in the Florida Keys documenting efforts by beachside locals to contain a recent and dangerous influx…
The Sacrificial Slice: The Secret to a Perfect Piece of Pie
From The Kitchn The first slice of pie is always the hardest to get out of the pan. Always. It crumbles and smooshes and collapses on the plate. Very disappointing, especially when standing at the head of the table serving…
The Argument For Abolishing Restaurant Tips
By Chris Morran Consumerist As any Consumerist reader knows, tipping is a hot-button topic, with some people arguing that they will only leave a tip when they receive excellent service, while others point out that most tipped employees — especially…
It’s official! Breastfeeding benefits baby’s brain
From Siasat Daily The findings are published in the journal NeuroImage. A new study has found more evidence that breastfeeding is good for the baby’s brain. The study by researchers from Brown University, made use of specialized, baby-friendly magnetic resonance…
