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In the Rush to Drill, Colorado shortchanged by BLM Auction
"GOP, Dems agree state loses out, disagree on why By Burt Hubbard, Thursday, August 14, 2008 Democrats and Republicans alike agreed Thursday the state was shortchanged hundreds of millions of dollars on the Roan Plateau energy lease auction. But both sides point the finger...
Non-native species affecting U.S. coasts, rivers, and streams.
From my personal blog:"Native fish species have evolved over time to counter threats of bacteria, fungus, disease, and other native predatory species. By adapting to the gradually changing environment, many of... Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans
"Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans By George Pitcher and Martin Beckford The Archbishop of Canterbury will today spell out how he hopes a new set of rules can solve "one of the... South Africa ruling party backs Zimbabwe talks
As Zimbabwe announces that it will start a renewed crackdown on opposition leaders, lawmakers and activists in the coming days, South Africa's ruling party has turned on the pressure.."African National Congress leaders have urged President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to... Summit ends with climate 'vision'
World leaders have proclaimed a "shared vision" on climate change, but failed to bridge differences between rich and emerging nations on curbing emissions"Concluding a summit in northern Japan, leaders from the G8... Evidence of moon water found
" A new analysis of volcanic glass recovered from the moon decades ago found the rocks contain traces of the constituents of water, challenging a long-held notion that the moon is perfectly dry.Using... US and EU urged to cut biofuels
G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general also... Motorized suitcase saves your back
Definitely a clever idea, but i hope it is well made because my expiences with airports, the baggage receives no respect and is often tossed around from places to places. It would definitely hurt if the first usage... Beating Runaway Inflation in Kenya
" This month Kenya's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released figures showing that Kenya's annual inflation has reached 31.5%. There are many factors contributing to this trend amongst them are two... Quebec Girl 12, Wins Court Case over Dad's Grounding
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Pub lic ContributorSociety has certainly opened a can of worms when a 12 year old how doesn't like the house rules sues her Dad over not being allowed on a school trip. Why? Well she...Global refugee total rises again
Despite all the peace efforts there is no let up in the refugees and displacement. United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has blamed conflicts, climate change and rising food prices."The number of refugees worldwide...Disaboom-Sponsored World Champion Handcyclist Alejandro Albor to Represent Un...
"Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first...Louisiana Legislature wants HUGE Pay Raise
"Salaries would be closer to full-time job Friday, June 13, 2008 By Ed Anderson BATON ROUGE -- House members will meet this morning to debate a proposal to triple legislators' salaries in what has become the defining issue of the session. After it passed the Senate on...New challenges for delta aid workers
The Burmese Junta's promise to allow foreign aid workers to last month's cyclone is begaining to take effect. The regeim has finally started to allow these workers some access to most hit regions. The junta is still...Israel's Defense Minister Calls On Olmert to Step Down to Battle Corruption A...
"JERUSALEM — Israel's powerful defense minister on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down amid a burgeoning corruption scandal and said he would bring down the government if the...
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