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Monday,  October 31, 2005

• Trying to locate Desmond Chambers
  I am trying to locate Desmond Chambers, last known address was George Town, and last time we spoke was in 1992 when he came to Jamaica.
  - Filecia
  
   
• Obliviously headed for oblivion?
  Checking the crime reports page in the Compass today, it’s obvious that what you’re talking about is a serious problem. Rape, assault, drugs, etc. Glad I don’t live on your island country.
  - Jim George
  
   
• More about tsunamis and the Caribbean
  I work in New Jersey, and a co-worker has family in Trinidad and Tobago. She said her Mom indicated that a large 25+ foot wave crashed on Maracas Beach in Trinidad within the past 2-5 days, burying cars and destroying shops. I could find no mention of this at all in the Trinidad news websites. Have you heard anything to this effect?
  - Marvin Horner
  
  Editor’s note: Please see the following story carried on our sister website, Caribbean Net News: Abnormal waves at Maracas Bay, Trinidad - http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/10/18/waves.shtml
  
   
• Tenants fight back
  Can you email back with the names of the two major law firms taking tenant cases?
  - Marvel Ebanks
  
  Editor’s note: Unfortunately, we are not at liberty to divulge the names of the law firms mentioned in our article. However, if you have a legal dispute of this nature most local law firms would be able to help you.
  
   
• New medical director plans to attract researchers to Cayman
  Can you please send me the email address of the new medical director, as I am one of his teachers in medical school and I would like to congratulate him.
  - Jan A. Roukema
  
  Editor’s note: Dr Tadros may be contacted at tamer.tadros@hsa.ky
  
   
• 36 Hours goes on sale
  Can I order 36 hours and have it shipped to US?
  - Tonya Jimenez
  
  Editor’s note: The Government Information Service (GIS) has the 36 Hours video available for purchase. We’ve been advised that you can email patricia.ebanks@gov.ky to purchase the tape, which costs CI$27.50 and $2.00 for shipping. Please email Ms Ebanks to place your order.
  
   
• Cadets learn new skills at North Side camp
  Excellent article. I am Captain Rodney Brown from the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force. I need Captain Jacky (or any Cadet officer) to contact me urgently. 1-868-628-2761 / 1-868-720-3714 / 1-868-750-0639 rodney203@tstt.net.tt or rodney203@gmail.com.
  - Captain Rodney Brown (TTCF)
  Editor’s note: Captain Stuart at the Cadet Corp may be contacted at (345) 946-9810; (345) 525-8820 or 525-8823.
  
   
• Wilma scares Cayman
  How are the roads and the houses and everything else in Grand Cayman? I have all my family there, but I live in Florida and the last time I spoke to anyone on the Island was Sunday. Thanks for your time.
  - Joycelyn Becker
  
  Editor’s note: From all indications no one was injured during the storm. Some of the roads were flooded and some businesses got water damage as a result. We were out of phone service for a while over the weekend. 
  
   
• Keeping up to date with the Bracker
  I read “The Bracker” every week and really enjoy the supplement. My family and I have been visiting Cayman Brac for 10 years and have met many wonderful Caymanians. Our dream came true two years ago when we built our “winter” home on the North side. What a thrill to see articles on people we know and love! Also, it helps us plan trips if we see something exciting happening! So don’t forget that we “snow birds” use “The Bracker” to keep up to date on what is happening on our favorite Island! Keep up the great work!
  - Doris Black from North Carolina
  
   
• Cayman has not chosen the wiser path
  In response to Richard Smith of Dallas, Texas, attack on gun control. Maybe he wasn’t aware that the United States has the 8th highest number of murders with firearms per capita in the world, 0.02 per 1,000 whilst those with strict controls fair much better, such as the United Kingdom, 32nd, which averages 0.00 per 1,000. We don’t want to carry guns, we don’t need a means of killing each other, we thankfully are not the US and we want to remove guns from the Island.
  - Russell Smith
  
   
• Bird Flu not an immediate threat to Cayman
  Surely to nip such pandemic in the bud would be for human greed to be overcome and no more breeding of chickens… it’s easier to say go vegan and grow own… see Vegan Organic Network website!
  - Chris
  
   
• Wilma confirms recent environmentalists’ concerns over storm intensity
  It is obvious that hurricanes have become more frequent as well as more intense. Is it also possible that the hurricane season may also be lengthened due to green house gases? In Canada where I live, winters are much more mild than years ago and warmer weather for spring and autumn. I hate to say it, but I would think that this would hold true for the summers in the Caribbean.
  - Steve LaPlante, Ontario, Canada
  
   
• Wilma scares Cayman
  Has CUC repaired the underwater line to North Side?
  - Vince Macaluso
  
   
• Wilma Scares Cayman
  Excellent coverage from your writers. We live in Dallas, Texas but own a fractional interest in a condo at Treasure Island. So, feel as deeply concerned as the residents. Thanks again! Excellent news coverage!
  - Tammy J. Moore

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