World's largest solar plant may be built in Cle Elum

" U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell participated in the announcement, praising the plans. She pointed out the value of federal tax credits for solar projects, which she helped to extend. "This project will move Washington...

Sunny von Bulow dies after 28 years in coma

A crime, never unveiled " NEW YORK After spending nearly 28 years in an irreversible coma, heiress and socialite Martha "Sunny" von Bulow died Saturday in a New York nursing home, according to a family statement....

Two Pakistanis Scale the 'Killer Mountain' - Nanga Parbat

Just a few days ago an Italian climber lost his life and two others were rescued by a Pakistani military helicopter from the Nanga Parbat. The notorious mountain has probably swallowed up other ambitious climbers...

Caught on camera: Mysterious speeding object leaves UFO experts puzzled

"As a budding photographer, John Farley is used to capturing some extraordinary scenes and images.But nothing could prepare him for the shock of a speeding UFO which he caught on camera while taking pictures of a...

Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins

"Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins By Ben Blanchard Reuters - Sunday, July 20 12:01 pmBEIJING (Reuters) - Beijingers breathed easier on Sunday as traffic restrictions and factory...

The Books of Summer

My favourite local independent news source compiled a long list of summer books, one for just about every conceivable summer occasion. It's worth checking out the full list, but I've included a sample of promising...

Spanish police arrest Russian mafia suspects

"A gaudy neo-classical mansion, Ferraris and Bentleys in the drive, a painting by Salvador Dalí on the wall and royalty for neighbours. Welcome to the world of Gennadios Petrov, the alleged Mr Big of the Russian...

Lump spotted on Mars might be ice - or stone

"Less than a week after landing safely on a cold, sunny patch of far northern Mars, NASA's Phoenix lander is at work and one of its cameras, scientist said Friday, has already detected a lump of ice - or maybe only a little Martian rock.Either way, the Phoenix will begin...

The Blue Skies didn't last long...

I realize that most weather news are usually about the bad weather happenings...but here today in the Montreal Area.. Blue skies did appear for a short while...for we have been under winter's gloomy grays spell...

Colts arrive in Florida for Super Bowl

"The Indianapolis Colts are in Florida, where they will play the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl on Sunday. The team arrived at 7:20 p.m. Monday at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, just north of...

Snow in California? Has to be Doomsday

This was a good article I found on the road conditions in Southern California, as snow fell south of Los Angeles.  Imagine wildfires one week and then snow and driving conditions worsened in a very congested...

Italy fashion industry to fight anorexia

"ROME - Italy was once famed for the sultry, full-bodied beauties it contributed to the international scene. A month after the death of an anorexic Brazilian model, the Italian government teamed up with the fashion industry Friday to promote a "healthy, sunny, generous,...

Metropolis retailers exceed holiday goals

"There is only two weeks of shopping left before Christmas. Retailers, like children this time of year, wish for a big bundle this holiday season. What customers purchase over the holidays can account for up to 40-percent of their annual sales. So far, it seems, this season...

The Fresh Face of US Presidential Race.

"It is 9 A.M. on a fresh, sunny Saturday in Rockford, Ill., and nearly a thousand people have gathered in the gymnasium at Rock Valley College to participate in a town meeting with their Senator, Barack Obama. It...

Police Stop Protest at Senate Building

"The quiet, sunny atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building was transformed into a chaotic scene yesterday when dozens of war protesters filed into the lobby, formed a prayer circle, shouted Scripture and eventually were arrested as Senate staffers hung over railings and...

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