Last December, officials said the Doppler radar would arrive in July, coinciding with the completion of the tower to house the radar located at the former Wilderness Farm in East End off High Rock Drive. In January, Island Builders were awarded a $1.5 million 
contract to construct the tower to be capped by a radar dome. In total, the entire structure will rise some 91 feet above the ground, according 
to tender documents. 
The Contractors have laid the foundation for Grand Cayman's digital weather radar station. However, the operating date of the early warning radar has been pushed back again, and its debut is now not likely to occur until after this year's hurricane season. 
The construction phase of the project is now set to be completed by September. Hopefully the radar will be installed by the end of 2012, undergo testing through the first part of 2013 and be ready for operational use by hurricane 
season in 2013. 
The radar station was originally supposed to be finished by the end of 2011, according to the early 2009 grant agreement between the Cayman Islands Airports Authority and the European Union, which is funding the majority of the project. However, after initial delays, Cayman was granted a two-year extension for the grant, requiring the project to be completed by the end of 2013. 

Source:compasscayman.com

 

When you want to dispose of any old, broken or unwanted appliances or electricals that are in your Cayman Islands Home Recycling is a superb method to re-use things and to help in keeping the planet clean. By recycling, we are able to preserve the environment and reduce excessive waste. When recycling large home appliances or electronics, you will sometimes find guidelines that need to be followed. These products can occasionally contain dangerous elements that, if discarded incorrectly, may cause a significant problems with the ground or water. It's also worth noting that both home appliances and electronics can usually be recycled in a safe and efficient way, and when they are not recycled, they are can cause clutter, trash, and waste that may by very harmful to the planet. 

Home appliances 

Kitchen appliances are frequently tossed out to the curb for garbage collectors. After that, they end up in a landfill where they rust, and expel dangerous waste into the environment. Since appliances aren't biodegradable, they simply stay there and take up space. Large home appliances like fridges, ovens, freezers, washing machines, and dryers can be easily recycled. You should check out your local areas guidelines when you want to recycle these items. A great starting point would be to contact local charities. Many of these places will happily accept used home appliances, if they're still in working order. 

Other home appliances that can be recycled include microwaves, garbage disposals, dish washers, and air conditioning units. If they still work, think about making a donation of these items to a charity. They can often re-sell them, with the profits going towards the charity. It is important to note that products like freezers and fridges in addition to certain air conditioning units contain CFCs, which may be dangerous to the environment. Under the Clean Air Act, certain procedures should be followed when getting rid of or recycling these products. Many areas have a pick up service that will collect from your home and ensure that they are recycled properly. 

Many home appliances that are no longer in working order can be used for scrap metal. A Procedure is performed that will remove any dangerous elements and iron from the appliances, so that the case can be re-used. Construction companies can frequently use these home appliances and re-purpose them for a number of uses. This is another good option for recycling your unwanted appliances. It is always a good option to donate any home appliances which are working to charity. For those that are not functional, donating them for scrap metal is certainly a great alternative. 

Electronics 

Similar to home appliances, electronics can generally be recycled. Computer monitors contain dangerous elements like mercury, lead, cadmium, and other substances that may be very dangerous to the ground and water supply if they're discarded incorrectly. Newer television models also contain a few of these dangerous elements. Electronics which are working are great to donate to local schools and churches. Since many schools need as much financial help as possible, older computer systems and televisions can definitely prove useful. It is good to know that donations are tax deductible, which means donating them is even better. 

Stereo systems, old photocopiers and fax machines, and damaged or unused cell phones will also be recyclable. You will find some programs within the works which will take old cell phones, refurbish them for use elsewhere. There are certain stores who will take older electronics and make certain that they are recycled in the proper manner. Some of the large electronic companies have corporate electronic recycling programs. Often these companies can either refurbish and re-sell the item, or use spare parts on another way. It is always best to recycle old unwanted electronics to prevent them from sitting in landfill sites causing environmental problems. 

Some areas hold annual drives where people can come and donate their old electronics, computers are usually on the most wanted list. Many occasions you will see community events where local people could possibly get together, donate their old products, and discuss new ideas and applications them. There are many recycling programs available which will allow people to give their unwanted items, so why not ask in your local area. 

So when you are buying new products for your home it is always advisable to recycle, it is up to us to make a difference to how things are disposed of so that we may help protect the environment we live in for us and future generations.

 

Have your kids flown the nest? Do you feel like you are rattling around your Cayman Islands Home? Do you want to reduce your utility bills? Although moving from a home that you have lived in for many years and possible brought up your family in can be difficult emotionally, there are ways to create a more suitable affordable living space within smaller homes, here are 5 tips to help you choose the perfect home when you are downsizing. 

Think about which rooms you can do without 

Before you begin searching for a your smaller home, sit with the family and make a list of what you like and dislike about your current home. Which rooms do you use a lot? Which spaces and pieces of furniture just collect dust? A good rule to use is the 6 times a year rule. Think about each room in your home and if you use them less than 6 times a year it is probable that you can do without them. 

While you are thinking about your living space, choose which rooms you could use for more than one purpose. If you work at home and require a home office, a good idea is to put a small sofa sleeper or small bed in your office in your new home for when you have guests visiting. If you enjoy hosting dinner parties, you do not need to have a formal dining room in your new home, why not put a table in the kitchen and create a casual dining space. 

Consider Purchasing Multi-use Furniture 

When you have decided which rooms you can shed without affecting your way of life, consider the furniture you may need. Multi-use pieces like sofa sleepers, bunkbeds, nests of tables and coffee tables with drawers are saving graces when living in smaller spaces 

If you have large pieces of furniture which are impractical - donate or sell them. If you are moving to a smaller home because your kids have left home, it will not be necessary to have so much furniture. Before you move, tell the kids to take what they want from their old rooms and also offer them any furniture which you will no longer be using in your new home. 

Once you have decided on the furniture you want to keep, measure all larger pieces and when you are viewing homes take a measure with you so you can be sure it will all fit in rooms and through the doorways etc..  

Good Design is Essential 

In a small living space, design is especially important. Look closely at the storage space in any potential new home you look at. There are many older houses that do not have bedroom closets so you will need to bring space saving wardrobes or an extra dresser. 

Don't rule out homes which have little closet space, think about the possibility of building shelves and getting under bed storage boxes for seasonal clothes. If you are looking to move into an apartment, ask if there is storage space available to use within the building. It is important to explore all the options and to keep an open mind before you rule a place out. 

Look at how much light comes into any property you view as light will make any small space look bigger. If there is outdoor living space this adds to a property and gives the feeling of a bigger home. 

Choose a Place You Have Always Wanted to Live 

The money you will save when moving from a bigger home, may mean that you are able to move to the place you have always wanted to live in. Look at all locations to see what is available to you within your price range. 

Personal Space 

Regardless of how small you decide to go, don't forget that you will still need personal space, one of the main complaints from those who have already made the move is that they feel like they are constantly in someones way. Everyone has their own ideas of what personal space is to them and it is difficult to adjust to a smaller home at first. Be patient and you will all get used to it. 

Regardless of how small, ensure that you have a place of your own in your new home, it doesn't need to be a whole room - even just an armchair tucked away where you can read and have some quiet time will be perfect. 

Downsizing is always a daunting process when you are used to having a large family home filled with people, however there are many positives to downsizing and it will not take long to adjust once you have found the perfect home for you.

Julien Rojer plays for The Netherlands in the Davis Cup tie against Finland during the weekend of February 10th-12th, it will mean he has definitely become a tennis player for The Netherlands. 
From that moment, 'NED' will be placed after his name whenever he plays tennis at other international competitions. From next weekend, he will no longer play tennis under the flag of Curacao. 
Apart from playing for The Netherlands in the Davis Cup, Royer also hopes to make it to the Olympic Games in London this summer as tennis player for The Netherlands. It's possible he could play double with Haase, with the aim to win a medal of course. 
"It's a pity, but it's the right decision", said Royer's Curacao spokesperson, Francis Hoyer. "Jean-Julien is certainly aware of this, and he has thought hard about it. He finds it painful, but he has no other option. It is his choice as sportsman, not as person. Even though 'NED' will soon be placed after his name, Jean-Julien will always remain a good ambassador for Curacao, because it has a special place in his heart; the choice for The Netherlands was a rational one." 
Hoyer emphasized this was a difficult choice for his pupil. "However, sometimes you have to make choices that conflict with your feelings, and certainly when it regards top-class sport." 


Source:amigoe.com