Ali says he’ll remember Frazier with respect
There was a time when Muhammad Ali taunted Joe Frazier relentlessly, called him ugly and challenged his manhood. After his old rival died Monday night, Ali had nothing but kind words for Smokin’ Joe. “The world has lost a great…
Cayman Rugby readies for early season!
As the local Rugby 7’s season draws to a close the Cayman Rugby Union is gearing up for it’s premier XV’s season. Over every weekend in the Maples 7’s series ticked away and although the final weekend was postponed due…
Guilty verdict for Jackson doctor ends latest saga
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The single word, “Guilty,” brought a muffled shriek in the gallery of the packed courtroom and tears from Michael Jackson’s family, but no reaction from the doctor convicted of supplying the King of Pop with the…
Dishin’ with Dody: Old Friendships and New Recipes
Recently, I told you how I met and why I married my husband. There is another very important piece to that puzzle…Mike’s friends Bette and Doug. They have been long-time acquaintances with close to thirty five years of friendship. When…
Transsexual makes debut in new Polish parliament
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland’s newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. Anna Grodzka, who was born a man…
Leonardo da Vinci the star of major London show
LONDON (AP) — Leonardo da Vinci is a Renaissance rock star. A-list levels of hype and anticipation are surrounding a new exhibition of the artist’s work at London’s National Gallery. “Leonardo: Painter at the Court of Milan” focuses on da…
Woman accuses Cain of bold sexual advance
NEW YORK (AP) — Leaving little to the imagination, a Chicago-area woman on Monday accused Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain of making a crude sexual advance more than a decade ago when she was seeking his help finding a job….
Anne – Part 72
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson And now Anne discovered Gregory Dexter New-Year’s Day was, in the eyes of Margaretta Teller, a solemn festival; thought was given to it in June, preparation for it began…