Life’s Truths for Adults
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. There is nothing worse than that moment during an argument when you realise you’re wrong. I…
Studio speakers
If, like me, you are into high end audio you will be surprised to learn this from a blog I received the other day from Paul McGowan of PS Audio. An abbreviated posting follows: “Have you ever wondered what recording…
Affirmations and self-improvement
Most of us have goals, dreams or ambitions but do not know how to go about achieving them. You may have thought about what would make up self- improvement and your ideal life, but have no idea how to even…
Consumers spend more after incomes rise again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers earned a little more in January and spent most of the extra money. The modest gains should keep the economy growing slowly. But they disappointed economists, who were expecting bigger increases after two months of strong…
What famous people say about gossip
I decided, at a reader’s request, to write about gossip and, along the way, to note what others have gossiped about it. What might I say under the influence of a confessional potion when asked, “Why do you always talk…
Diamond scams
When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds. Scams occur simply because most…
It’s on sale and going cheap
Paul McGowan of PS Audio ([email protected]) writes to us with his interesting take on the reasons retailers have sales. Opening my email I noticed a audio retailer was having a sale and it was tied to a calendar occurrence. Is…
Reconnecting with the stars after Ivan
If you were here in the Cayman Islands immediately after Hurricane Ivan (Sept. 2004) and looked up to the heavens you would have seen the sky was deep black, but thick with twinkling dots and dim wisps of cottony light….
Editorial: Throwing a Dart
One should always beware of someone throwing a dart, especially if it is aimed at you. Not only if it hits you it will hurt and if it is laced with poison it might kill you. I am somewhat astounded…
