The Cayman Islands Christmas 2015 stamp issue
The Cayman Islands Postal Service announces the release of the Cayman Islands Christmas 2015 stamp issue on December 2nd, 2015. The issue features, for the first time, the artistic expressions of students of the Cayman Islands, in a series themed,…
Making machines that walk
By Rain Noe From Core77 Advancing a new system of locomotion step by step (literally) Dutch artist Theo Jansen has been working on his Strandbeests, kinetic sculptures capable of locomotion, since the 1990s. As part of their development he’s devised…
How much oil is needed to power Santa’s sleigh?
By Michael McDonald From Oilprice.com Every year around the world, hundreds of millions of children wait anxiously for Santa Claus to arrive and bring presents and good cheer. But what if Santa never came? What if this year the reindeer…
Wambach leaves as a legend
From CONCACAF NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Abby Wambach left the beautiful game in her own inimitable way Wednesday night. After making a final appearance for the United States women’s national team, she told the world, “Bourbon Street, watch out,” referring…
Company plans to turn NYC’s trash cans into WiFi hotspots
By Mariella Moon From engadget NYC agreed to convert old payphones into hotspots back in 2014, and now a Massachusetts company called BigBelly wants to add connectivity to its smart trash cans, as well. BigBelly has applied for a grant…
“The Light has Come”
Savannah United Church “Young Voices in Praise” Christmas Cantata “The Light has Come” The final Christmas presentation for this year at Savannah United Church was truly a joyous occasion. Anytime young people are involved, you know that no matter what…
Santa lands in George Town
Santa Claus landed in George Town to give gifts to children at a family fun day on Saturday (19th December 2015). After arriving with his little helpers by helicopter, Santa sat down to hand out the presents and give each…
Luxembourg managers adopt ‘swing pricing’
From Funds Europe Luxembourg Most of the largest asset managers with funds in Luxembourg apply ‘swing pricing’ – a mechanism that protects shareholders in funds from other investors making redemptions or purchases. A survey by the Association of Luxembourg Investment…
Analyst says Petro Caribe helped Caribbean economies survive eight years of crisis
By Ken Richards From WINN St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Caribbean countries are being warned about the possibility of having to look to alternative sources of oil, after the recently elected Opposition coalition in Venezuela announced it will review agreements…