Rescuers in choppers reach Himalaya quake villages
GANGTOK, India (AP) — Rescue workers in helicopters and earth movers raced Monday to reach Indian villages cut off by mudslides after a powerful earthquake killed 53 people and damaged more than 100,000 homes in the remote Himalayan region, officials…
“We need action now” says Morgan
His frustration can be measured in equal units of outrage, despair and longing. Ormond Morgan’s of West Bay Action Committee wants something done and after Saturday’s murder of Preston Rivers, they have some ideas. “We made dozens of recommendations to…
Officials say beaver teeth are 7 million years old
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management says a fossil found by employees on federal land represents the earliest record of living beavers in North America. The pair of teeth was found on BLM land in northeast Oregon….
World eating champ defends title at Ohio contest
CINCINNATI (AP) — The top-ranked competitive eater in the world and reigning king of the World Bratwurst Eating Championship has defended his title in Cincinnati, washing down 35 brats in 10 minutes. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Joey “Jaws” Chestnut…
DEH continues to educate
Half-day training courses for persons in the cosmetology industry continue to be offered by the Department of Environmental Health (DEH). This training is strongly recommended for all new personnel working in the cosmetology industry and anyone whose local certification (which…
Prep for Success recipies: Macadamia nut muffins
Cayman Prep and High School have produced a book of multicultural family recipes that everyone can enjoy. It was made possible through the selfless efoorts of the parents of Cayman Prep students who worked tirelessly to see the project through…
Arctic sea ice shrinks to second lowest level
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arctic sea ice melted this summer to the second lowest level since record-keeping began more than 50 years ago, scientists reported Thursday, mostly blaming global warming. “This is not a random event,” said oceanographer James Overland of…
All I want is a good night’s sleep
How did you sleep last night? I slept well but I used to suffer insomnia very badly. Here’s how I cured my problem and I know there are many of you that might find this article helpful. My idea of…
Miss Cayman contestants take to the streets
A bevy of beauties were paraded around Grand Cayman as Miss Cayman contestants made their last public appearance before the final. The annual cross-island motorcade on Saturday had ten girls along with the reigning Miss Cayman, Cristin Alexander. They were…
