A Murder Trial Is Just The Latest Twist In This Legendarily Bizarre Fake Identity Case
Adam Taylor Business Insider A 52-year-old German immigrant by the name of Christian Gerhartsreiter is on trial this month in Los Angeles for the 1985 murder of California man John Sohus. While Gerhartsreiter is little known, many have heard of…
Austria slams U.S., UK “tax havens” as EU turns up heat
By Padraic Halpin and John O’Donnell From Global Post Austria hit back at critics of its banking secrecy on Thursday by urging Britain and the United States to crack down on money laundering and tax havens in their own backyards,…
Apple apologizes to Chinese consumers, revises local warranty policy for iPhone 4 and 4S Mobile
By Richard Lai engadget Apple revises warranty policies in China amid pressure from consumers Over the last couple of weeks, Chinese consumers and media had been up in arms over Apple’s lesser warranty coverage — specifically over refurbished replacement devices…
Eat and Drink This to Prevent High Blood Pressure
By Leah Zerbe RODALE Got high blood pressure? Start swilling hibiscus tea. More people visit doctors for high blood pressure than for any other condition, aside from the common cold. And while blood pressure medications are usually effective, science has…
Cayman team to demonstrate culinary Caribbean delicacies on Signature cruise
Oceania Cruises Introduces New “Signature Sailings” in 2013 April 10, 2013 By: Newswire Oceania Cruises’ line-up of “Signature Sailings” for 2013 featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin, Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, jazz artists, wine and culinary experts and more….
Coutts bolsters Middle East office
Sophie Baker, Financial News UK private bank Coutts has made five hires – including three from Deutsche Bank – to its team serving clients in the Middle East, where it recently obtained enhanced authorised status. Michael Dismorr has joined as…
Casinos: The Effects of Casinos – Domestic Problems
From libraryindex.com In its final report the NGISC briefly addresses the relationship between casino gambling and domestic problems, such as abuse and neglect. The NGISC relied on the report Gambling Impact and Behavior Study: Report to the National Gambling Impact…
Cost of Cyprus bailout ‘rises to 23bn euros’
The cost of the bailout for Cyprus has increased to 23bn euros ($30bn; £19.5bn), according to a draft document prepared by the country’s creditors. The original cost of the bailout was put at 17.5bn euros. But the new total, disclosed…
UK Policewoman in Norfolk sues petrol station owner over alleged injuries she got during a call-out
James Legge The Independent Leading MP says eventual ruling could have ‘huge implications for every citizen’ A police officer will sue a petrol station owner on whose property she tripped and – she claims- injured herself. WPC Kelly Jones was…
HBO announces its May movie lineup in the Caribbean
Marvel’s The Avengers (Walt Disney Studios) – When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the…