From WN Arthritis is a joint disorder inducing inflammation, pain in joints and affecting the limited functionality of a person. It can occur in both adults and children. It is said that there are nearly 100+ types of arthritis identified. Arthritis can be caused due to an injury, abnormal metabolism, hereditary of osteoarthritis, bacterial or […]
The Common Cold: Myths vs. Facts
Most people know the signs and symptoms of the common cold – sore throat, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. But did you know that a cold is actually an infection? It’s one of the most common infectious diseases that family medicine doctors treat. And having a cough is among the leading reasons people visit their […]
Is it clear yet? Final countdown to clearing of derivatives
By Carol E Derk, Melanie Bradley, Michelle M Wilkinson – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP From International Law Office On February 24 2016 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment the proposed National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives and its companion policy (collectively, the ‘clearing rule’), introducing mandatory clearing of certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions.(1) […]
Dying off: Antigua’s struggle to save the coconut palm
By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda From BBC White sand beaches fringed by lofty palm trees – it is the image of a tropical paradise that has lured holidaymakers to the Caribbean for decades. But in tourism-dependent Antigua, a deadly disease has wiped out almost half of the island’s majestic coconut palms – leaving […]
Suntech appoints new board member
Brings Total Board Members to Five; Adds Deep Restructuring Experience GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTC: STPFQ) (the “Company” or “Suntech”) today announced that it has added a fifth member to its Board of Directors, Mr. Michael Pearson. Mr. Pearson will join Messrs. Michael Nacson, Kurt […]