• Bumper-to-bumper again as epic China traffic jam returns

    A 75-mile long traffic hold-up in China

    China again facing 120 km trafic jam the spectators are telling that this is going to another epic jam soon  The traffic slowdown stretched to nearly 120 kilometres on a major highway through Inner Mongolia to Beijing. A huge traffic snarl stretching at least 120... Read more

  • Vermilion Bay Rig Explosion In Gulf Of Mexico

    Vermilion Bay Rig Explosion In Gulf Of Mexico: Coast Guard Responding To Fire On Mariner Energy Owned Rig An explosion and fire aboard a rig in Vermilion Bay has sent 13 workers into the water in the Gulf of Mexico. The rig Vermilion oil rig 380 is owned by Mariner Energy. The rig was located 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay CNN is reporting that 13 people were on the rig. One rig worker was... Read more

  • In the cone of uncertainty about Earl

    Hurrican Earl

    Here in Washington DC, there has been little talk about Hurricane Earl. It was a hot evening last night and the restaurants were bustling and people were out in large numbers. This morning, the temperature is pleasant and there is a light breeze. Looks like another sunny day. Yet, when I check... Read more

  • OVL to Follow RIL's footstep in US Shale assets acquisition

    Indian Government owned oil and gas public sector units are gearing up to acquire shale gas asset in U.S..The latest in the foray is Oil and Natural Gas Ltd (ONGC) foreign wing OVL. Following the footsteps of Reliance Industry Limited (RIL), the OVL is trying to get some partners in U.S. so they could enter the shale gas sector. Energy hungry country like India is in dire need of sustained... Read more

  • Filipinos care for nature

    The Sangaliw Dance Troupe of Christian School of Pila, Inc.

    MANDALUYONG CITY - To celebrate the national Clean-Up Month of the Philippines and in preparation for the forthcoming Clean Up the Philippines Day/Clean Up the World Weekend celebration on September 18, Clean Up the Philippines Movement, Inc. (CUP), the Australian Embassy in Manila, and SM... Read more

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