Archive for February, 2009
How many dimensions in the holographic universe?
(ScienceDaily): Viennese scientists are trying to understand the mysteries of the holographic principle: How many dimensions are there in our universe? Some of the world’s brightest minds are carrying out research in this area — and still have not succeeded so far in creating a unified theory of quantum gravitation is often considered to be the “Holy Grail” of modern science. Daniel Grumiller from the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Vienna University of Technology, can now at least unravel some of the mysteries of quantum gravitation. Go to article
UK government suppressed evidence of torture
(The Telegraph): The Government suppressed evidence on the torture of terror suspect Binyam Mohamed because the documents reveal that MI6 helped his interrogators. Material in a CIA dossier on Mr Mohamed that was blacked out by High Court judges contained details of how British intelligence officers supplied information to his captors and contributed questions while he was brutally tortured, The Sunday Telegraph has learned. Go to article
Saudi princess ready to drive
(The Daily Mail): The wife of one of Saudi Arabia’s richest men says she is ready to get behind the wheel as soon as the ban on women drivers is lifted. Princess Amira al-Taweel, who is married to global tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, told the Saudi daily Al-Watan that she already drives when she travels abroad. ‘Certainly I’m ready to drive a car,’ said Amira, whose husband is a nephew of Saudi King Abdallah and is ranked as the world’s 13th-richest person by Forbes magazine. Go to article
Flying coach part of growing bigwig trend
(Huffington Post): It all started with the Big Three Detroit automakers, when they took corporate jets to Washington to plead for a taxpayer bailout. But now, as profits plummet and cutting costs becomes paramount, shunning conspicuous consumption has become de rigeur. And coach class is the perfect way to show this one’s lack of hubris: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who flew coach this week, has company in new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who recently flew economy to Washington D.C. Go to article
Newsweek plans makeover to fit a smaller audience
(New York Times): When US Airways Flight 1549 glided safely onto the Hudson River last month, Newsweek did what news organizations have done for more than a century — it sent reporters and photographers to the scene. Considerable effort yielded a modest article on Newsweek’s Web site, and nothing in the printed magazine. If a similar episode happens six months from now, editors say, Newsweek probably will not even bother. Newsweek is about to begin a major change in its identity, with a new design, a much smaller and, it hopes, more affluent readership, and some shifts in content. Go to article
Missing teenager found
(CNS): Police have now confirmed that Caitlin Amanda Scott has been found. The 13 year old teenager went missing on Sunday evening and police put out a public alert today to appeal to her or her friends to make contact with friends and family to let them no she was OK. This evening the RCIPS said that she was now safe and well.
Concerns were raised after Caitlin was last seen near her home address in Will T Road, Bodden Town at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening. Chief Inspector Peter Kennett said on Monday that the young girl was not in any trouble but her family just wanted to know that she was OK and appealed for her to make contact. Kennett stated it was unusual for Caitlin to go missing
Cops turn up drugs and ammo in East End raid
(CNS): A large amount of ammunition and a quantity of cocaine were seized by police this weekend during an operation in East End which resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old man on Friday 6 February. The operation took place in Seaview Drive and involved officers from East End and the Drugs Task Force. The man remains in police custody and a second man, aged 18, was also arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of cocaine.
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) said criminals should be feeling the pressure as detectives from Bodden Town Criminal Investigation Department also arrested a 35-year-old woman on suspicion of burglary on Friday.
“Criminals in the eastern districts should not relax for a moment,” said Area Commander, Chief Inspector Richard Barrow. “We have a dedicated team of officers committed to making the eastern districts as safe as they can be working around the clock. We will continue to target those involved in crime and ask the community to join with us and assist when they can. If you spot suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, or know of someone who is involved in crime – do let us know.”
Officers from the eastern districts also arrested and a 40-year-old man on suspicion of various driving offences including driving without being licensed, driving without insurance and careless driving. Meanwhile, Police officers in George Town and West Bay were also kept very busy this weekend with various crimes.
In George Town police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a prohibited weapon; a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol; an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct; a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle and driving away without the owners consent; a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct; a 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol; and a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal trespass.
In West Bay a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm following an investigation by the Family Support Unit; a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery; an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm; a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol; a 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja; a 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of consumption of ganja; three men aged 43, 21 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of consumption of ganja; a 20-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and two women, aged 39 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, threatening violence and resisting arrest. During a road block, two men aged 34 and 54 were also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Anyone with information about crime taking place in the Cayman Islands should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.
Iguana eating tourists arrested in Bahamas
(BahamasB2B.com): Two American tourists have been arrested after photographs of people cooking and eating endangered iguanas in the Exuma Cays were posted on a social networking website. Friends of those responsible for posting the pictures on Facebook circulated the photographs in an e-mail that worked its way to executive director of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) Eric Carey on MOnday afternoon. Horrified by the gruesome images of the critically endangered species being butchered, grilled and devoured, Mr Carey alerted staff at the BNT Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Go to article
God debate on the move
(Time.com):The word of God is on the move in London — literally. Beginning Feb. 9, three different Christian groups launch new ad campaigns on the iconic red buses today to counter that recently run by an atheist movement that told people there probably was no God and to stop worrying. In response the Christians are running their own campaigns to convince people of God’s existence. Go to article.
Scholarships up for grabs for UK study
(CNS): Caymanians who are interested in postgraduate study in the United Kingdom have until Sunday 1 March 2009 to apply for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office programme, it offers funding to outstanding graduates for study at any one of the many British universities that subscribe to the Chevening programme. Awards are normally for one-year masters programmes, but may also be considered for other courses of a minimum three months duration.
As the programme is intended for future leaders and decision-makers, successful applicants must demonstrate this level of potential. According to Government Information Services (GIS) there is strong competition for the limited number of scholarships that are offered each year.
Over the past thirteen years, some 24 Caymanians have received Chevening scholarships for postgraduate study in Britain. Previous scholars have returned to the Cayman Islands to take up employment in a number of Government Departments and elsewhere. The Chevening programme is administered locally by the Governor’s Office and the Education Council.
Further information on the Chevening scholarship programme can be found at www.Chevening.com.
Applications for the scheme are to be submitted online and the relevant forms and guidance can be found at www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/CA_Start.aspx.
Information is also available on the Governor’s Office website www.ukincayman.fco.gov.uk
Completed applications must be submitted by the Sunday 1 March 2009 deadline. Please contact Melenie Mylrea at the Governor’s Office 1 345 244 2431 or Melenie.Mylrea@fco.gov.uk.