Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Recall
Yesterday I received an email from a friend warning me of the dangers of medications that contain Phenylpropanolamine. This is what it said: Thanks to a Kamloops BC, Canada, FSNA member who forwarded this email – if you would like…
5 Months Later: NY Hurricane Sandy Victims
5 Months Later: NY Hurricane Sandy Victims Receive “Easter Surprise” from Liquid Church Volunteers in NJ MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — This Easter, hundreds of Superstorm Sandy victims in Staten Island will receive an “Easter surprise” to help…
Region’s Fisheries sector to gain cost savings from information and knowledge sharing technology
Under a Euro 30 million project funded by the European Union (EU) for projects to improve sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, fisheries officials from CARIFORUM States are receiving training in…
Cayman creates Incorporated Cell Companies
George Town, Grand Cayman – A framework for incorporated cell companies in the insurance sector was created in the Cayman Islands on 25 March, when the Legislative Assembly passed an amendment to allow the registration of portfolio insurance companies, or…
Outbreak shuts cruise terminal in T&I
From MSN Tourist chiefs in the Turks & Caicos Islands have shut down the cruise terminal on Grand Turk, following a stomach bug outbreak. Cruise lines starting cancelling port calls to Grand Turk on March 11 after passengers suffered from…
Abu Qatada: Government loses deportation appeal
Home Secretary Theresa May has lost her appeal against a ruling preventing the deportation of preacher Abu Qatada. She acted after the Special Immigration Appeals Commission said the radical cleric could not be returned to Jordan. Judges say he could…
Justices Indicate Willingness to Strike Down Federal Marriage Law
From Newsmax Several Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated interest in striking down a law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples, presenting the possibility of a major change in a few months in gay marriage law. Justice…
Cyprus banks to reopen on Thursday
BBC Banks in Cyprus are to reopen on Thursday at 10:00 GMT, 10 days after they closed to prevent a bank run as a controversial bailout was negotiated. Banks will open their doors between noon and 18:00 local time, the…
Madagascar hit by ‘severe’ plague of locusts
A severe plague of locusts has infested about half of Madagascar, threatening crops and raising concerns about food shortages, a UN agency says. The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said billions of the plant-devouring insects could cause hunger for…
A beautiful bicycle made of wood, wheels and all
From core77 Remember the Thonet bicycle concept, and how we weren’t sure if the seat-tube-less design would be possible to execute in steambent wood? Seeing as there’s still no word on whether it will become a reality, Japanese design…
