Travel where it’s still summer right now
Yet travelers willing to venture south can find sunshine, shorts weather and beaches right now in the parts of the world where summer is just winding down. Here are some…
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Purple UFO Interrupts Peru TV Show
A television production crew in Lima, Peru, videotaped a purple-colored disc-shaped UFO hovering in the distant sky near a construction site. So far, there’s no official explanation for the object….
House Passes Keystone Bill Despite Obama’s Opposition
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a bill approving construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a clash with President Obama, who has vowed to veto…
House Passes Keystone Bill, Sending It To Obama For Veto
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed the Senate version of legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on Wednesday, sending the bill to President Barack Obama’s desk for…
Russia’s Putin, Egypt’s el-Sisi agree on preliminary nuclear power deal
He said Russia would contribute to the construction of a nuclear power plant, training staff and scientific research. El-Sisi covered both economic and political cooperation in his remarks. – Putin’s…
The Reason Why Construction Workers Often Make The Happiest Employees
A recent TINYpulse study found that construction workers are the happiest employees in the workforce, but that news came as no surprise to those on the inside. Arista Construction Group…
The Techies Who Are Hacking Education By Homeschooling Their Kids
A couple of weeks ago, I wandered into the hills north of the UC Berkeley campus and showed up at the door of a shambling Tudor that was filled with…
Benjamin Netanyahu Accused Of Election Ploy In Backlash Over New Settlements
WASHINGTON — Political observers to the left of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are calling a release of bids for the construction of new housing units in West Bank settlements an…
Senate Approves Keystone XL Bill; White House Reaffirms Veto Threat
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday afternoon to approve a bill authorizing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline over the presidential approval process, capping off weeks of debate over amendments….
Keystone XL pipeline debate: What do I need to know?
But don’t expect Thursday’s vote to lead to construction permits for the contentious pipeline project that would ship crude oil from Canada to U.S. refineries on the Gulf Coast. The…
Hawaii Rents Up More Than 10 Percent Since 2012
www.civilbeat.com: The cost of renting a home in Hawaii has jumped at least 10 percent over the past two years, according to a new study. And given the lack of construction…
Kenyan schoolchildren tear-gassed at protest over playground
Kenyan police have fueled outrage by tear-gassing schoolchildren who were protesting over a playground. The children, along with teachers and activists, were demonstrating after the playground was walled off during…
Ford F-150 wins truck of the year
Related: Meet the cars of the future The Golf compact car has been lauded for its wide array of available engines, including both diesel and electric power. With prices starting…