US: FEMA’s next Emergency Alert System test leaves internet devices out
By Jon Fingas From engadget Federal agencies are once again poised to test emergency alerts, but this time it’s all about where you won’t see them. The FCC and FEMA are conducting their fifth nationwide Emergency Alert System test on August 7th at 2:20PM ET,…
It won’t be long’: why a Honduran community will soon be under water
by Nina Lakhani in Cedeño, Choluteca From The Guardian UK Rising sea levels are destroying coastal towns in Honduras – and shrimp farms which export to the UK and US are making it worse Eric Pineda runs a modest beachfront restaurant which…
Tesla’s losses narrow after a record-breaking quarter of car deliveries
By Chris Valazco From engadget The company says it’s still on track for profitability this year. Tesla may have broken a quarterly record by delivering 95,356 cars over the past three months, but its latest earnings report is leaving its fans and…
Crush & swallow the petals of THIS flower to reverse vision decline
From BioTrust If you crush and swallow these 2 flower petals before bed you can cure damaged eyesight. Rob Porter, aged 68, from Burley, Idaho used this to repair his far-distance-vision and keep his driver’s license. Sarah Clawson, aged 54,…
31 Jul Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report – 2 Dist.
31 Jul Wed 2019 Tropical Report ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Wed Jul 31 2019 EASTERN PACIFIC Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center…
Cayman: Ministerial statement on completion of NiCE Summer Project
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Minister for Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure, Hon. Joey Hew informed the Legislative Assembly that a team of National Community Enhancement (NiCE) Project workers will be employed shortly for a further stint of sargassum clearing. His (Thursday,…
Amazon to replace workers?
Amazon tweets article warning robots will replace workers if John Oliver isn’t nicer By Jack Morse From Mashable Can’t John Oliver pick on a corporate behemoth his own size? If a late Wednesday afternoon tweet from Amazon is any indication, the HBO…
Cayman: Zero customs duties for electric vehicles
Importing certain electric vehicles now attract zero customs duties Hybrid vehicles and bicycles will have their associated import tariffs reduced Grand Cayman (GIS) – The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure has announced incentives to encourage more environmentally friendly vehicle…
Gadget of the week
The best eco-friendly air conditioners, according to online reviews By Dylan Haas From Mashable BEST OVERALL LG Art Cool Mirror Packed with plenty of high-end features and energy-savings functions, it’s a hard one to beat. BEST WINDOW UNIT LG LW1817IVSM…