Husky Energy said it has more than 400 people on the ground in Saskatchewan responding to an oil spill and committed itself to a transparent investigation. About 1,500 barrels of oil were released near the banks of the North Saskatchewan River after a pipeline rupture last week. Husky Energy said ... Read More »
St. Lucia’s government has signed an agreement to build the island’s first internationally targeted, integrated development — a project worth $2.6 billion designed to attract Chinese tourists and investment. The Pearl of the Caribbean will occupy a 700-acre site on the south end of the island. Plans include a casino, ... Read More »
Another month, another terrible patent being asserted in theEastern District of Texas. Solocron Education LLC, a company whose entire “education” business is filing lawsuits, owns U.S. Patent No. 6,263,439, titled “Verification system for non-traditional learning operations.” What kind of “verification system” does Solocron claim to have invented? Passwords. The patent ... Read More »
China and Russia are underscoring their military partnership, by holding a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea (SCS), following a ruling, by an international tribunal at The Hague, which did not go in Beijing’s favour. The drill will “enhance the capabilities of the two navies to jointly deal ... Read More »
Beijng will hold joint naval drills with Russia in the South China Sea in September, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The exercises will be held in the “relevant sea and air of the South China Sea”, ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said, adding that they will “consolidate and develop” ... Read More »
The playful dynamics of this Brazilian house are just an introduction into a rich, innovative architecture and decor that breaks the paradigms. Supported by two concrete beam and four anticorrosive metal pillars the housing project of Yuri Vital architect offers a dynamic and irregular composition of stairs, void and secret ... Read More »
Re-designing a classic brownstone house in central London into modern, minimalist jewel with secluded courtyard and stylish atmosphere? Precious! This project of architect Amrita Mahindroo is so elegant and simple and yet fresh and expressive that may turn any city living into a fulfilling experience. Preserving the facade and some ... Read More »
The raw finishes and the organic ambiance of this stylish home located in Sydney, Australia are spiced up by trendy dark and black elements, beautiful lighting pieces and custom made furniture. The designersLawless & Meyerson had employed their passion for quality and eye for the detail in composing one serene, ... Read More »
– Demi Lovato called for greater access to mental health care while throwing her support behind presidential hopeful Hillary ClintonMonday during the Democratic National Convention. “Like millions of Americans, I am living with mental illness,” the singer opened her speech, referring to her struggles with bipolar disorder, eating disorders and ... Read More »
SIOUX CITY, Iowa It’s one of the largest of Sioux city’s new elementary schools. It also may be one of the most energy efficient.The new multi-million dollar Perry Creek Elementary will open in the fall with some new bells and whistles no other local elementary has. As you walk through ... Read More »
From a smartphone app delivering market prices to Guatemalan farmers to online nutrition tips in rural Colombia, the push to end hunger has entered a new era with the U.N. food agency deploying the latest technology to fight it. The World Food Programme’s (WFP) new innovation hub, launched in Munich ... Read More »
In every house you will come across a lot of fine antiques, painting and of course bright coloured carpets which make your dwelling look magnificent. When you have all these accessories in your home, there is one thing you should definitely add in your living room or bedroom to make ... Read More »
