WASHINGTON, April 15 — With new offshore rules in place, a U.S. energy group said jobs and safety are at risk, though environmentalists said the BP spill in 2010 was still impactful. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement released new rules aimed at preventing loss of life ... Read More »
FRIDAY, April 15, 2016 — Early stage breast cancers known as DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) should be treated with surgery, not a “wait-and-watch” approach, according to new research. Experts have debated whether to treat early DCIS or simply monitor it to see if it progresses. The new study suggests ... Read More »
The number of students who scored high enough to qualify for New York City’s gifted and talented programs rose this year, the Education Department said on Thursday. But the neighborhoods in which those children live continued along a familiar pattern: In wealthy districts, more children take the tests, and score ... Read More »
Melbourne – Australia Post has successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes later this year. The state-owned corporation said the drones will be used for the delivery of online shopping parcels and time-sensitive items such as medication. “We will ... Read More »
HOUSTON, April 15 — U.S. energy company Goodrich Petroleum Corp. announced Friday it filed for bankruptcy protection in an effort to erase $400 million in debt. “Through the Chapter 11 restructuring, the company will eliminate approximately $400 million in debt from its balance sheet, substantially deleverage its capital structure and ... Read More »
In November 2011, after a police officer pepper-sprayed students who were sitting in the quad during a protest, the University of California, Davis, had to contend with an image problem as a video rapidly spread. Though media relations might have been one part of the response, university officials were also ... Read More »
Australian scientists say they have developed the world’s first WHO-approved “gluten-free” barley, a breakthrough for global beer manufacturers which have had to use alternatives to barley such as rice and sorghum to brew gluten-free beer. Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) said on Friday it had sold 70 ... Read More »
EDMONTON, Alberta, April 15 — The provincial government of Alberta said it was freezing salaries and dissolving commissions in an effort to address a budget crises sparked by low oil prices. “Faced with a 90 percent drop in non-renewable resource revenue, Albertans are confronted with a choice that will have ... Read More »
Planning your garden so that you’re planting in the right places is important for growing healthy plants, but even so, pests and diseases can scupper your good work. Catching problems early is key to keeping your garden bug-and disease-free. While you’re watering the plants, keep an eye out for brown, curled ... Read More »
The best way to think of succulents is as ‘fat plants’. Parts of them, usually their leaves, swell up with water and this stops them from drying out in arid conditions. Cacti are the most obvious examples but sedums and sempervivums are also common. They all share that fleshy, tender ... Read More »
If you want a sleek look for your outdoor space, follow these contemporary garden design ideas. SIMPLE COLOURS GETTY 1. White and green is a good base for your colour scheme. So, for instance, use pale limestone paving or gravel to create elegant paths or a patio area. 2. Paint ... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 — A surgeon’s skill level does not seem to have a big impact on long-term outcomes for weight-loss surgery patients, a new study suggests. However, one weight-loss surgeon disagreed with the study’s conclusion. Prior research had found an association between surgical skill level and short-term outcomes ... Read More »
