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Churck Norris: Nancy Pelosi vs. Rush Limbaugh

Opinion-Editorial by Chuck Norris Despite the fact that a recent poll found that Americans now believe (by a 3-1 ratio) gas prices are a bigger problem than global warming, The Washington Post noted that House...

Newfoundland: Mourners Gather at Prayer Service

"Bells at the largest church in Newfoundland and Labrador tolled Wednesday evening for the 17 people lost last week when an offshore oil helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean." The Roman Catholic Basilica of...

Newfoundland Helicopter Crash - Update

See recent news on this Canadian Helicopter tragedy -  Newfoundland:  Mourners Gather at Prayer Service Update March 18th:A multi-faith prayer service will be held this evening at the 154-year old Basilica...

Canada Helicopter Crash off Eastern Coast

 See recent news on this Canadian helicopter tragedy - Newfoundland Helicopter Crash - Update. Update March 14th:Flags of provincial government buildings now fly at half-mast as the province mourns the 17...

A Swiss Bank Is Set to Open Its Secret Files

Swiss banking system is known for its secrecy and have been safe haven for keeping money from middle ages. But now secret hush hush world of swiss banking system is coming to an end. In a move which will herald a new...

Cuba claims massive oil reserves

This is very good news for oil hungry humans , but the explopration of oil with the declining trend of oil prices along with weakening US economy is going to be very tough task.The Cuban economy...

Biden goes on the attack; calls Palin and McCain on their charges

Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden took the gloves off and railed into GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin Thursday night.  He also hammered her running mate John McCain for not making his...

A look at what could happen when the offshore drilling ban expires

As previously reported, the House Democrats agreed to let the 26-year offshore drilling ban expire on September 30.Despite growing public outrage at the decision, it is a response to high gasoline prices and...

U.S. House to vote on offshore drilling Tuesday

The US House of Representatives will most likely vote today on an energy package that will open a lot of coastline to offshore drilling."The package proposed by Democrats would give states the option to allow...

Democrats to let offshore drilling ban expire

"Democrats have decided to allow a quarter-century ban on drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to expire next week, conceding defeat in a months-long battle with the White House and Republicans set...

Democrats to let offshore drilling ban expire

It was decided today that the House Democrats will now allow a drilling ban to expire, meaning oil can now be drilled off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts starting next week.This could be very hazardous for the...

Floating turbines offers a new approach to offshore wind power

Floating wind turbines; cheaper and simpler than turbines fixed to the sea floor. Offshore windfarms take advantage of stronger and more consistent winds, and aren't an eyesore to land-dwelling humans."Floating in the Mediterranean Sea 12 miles off the coast of southern Italy...

US House Adopts Plan to Ease Offshore Drilling Ban

The US House voted last night to approve a measure that would ease off a ban on offshore oil drilling and perhaps try to encourage a greater use of alternative fuels.Democrats and Republicans don't see eye to eye...

Congress to revisit fight over offshore oil drilling

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume their fight over legislation allowing more offshore oil drilling, in a bid to help relieve sky-high gasoline prices that are hurting the economy and infuriating voters. ...

Greenpeace's grid plan: North Sea grid could bring wind power to 70m homes

A realistic plan to provide 1/3 of Europe's energy needs from renewable sources could be just the thing needed to jumpstart renewable energy advances to take advantage of alternative energy trading between...

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