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Power crisis fears unnerve industry in booming Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) - An electricity outage that blacked out large swathes of the Philippines' main island of Luzon for up to eight hours last month has highlighted worries about a potential power crisis that could undermine Asia's fastest-growing economy.
reuters.com (2 days ago)
Factbox: Power projects in the Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) - Some of the Philippines' biggest conglomerates have unveiled plans to push into power generation over the next five years, with investments seen reaching $9 billion. Concerns are growing that some of these projects will face delays, hampering the country's ability to drive steady long-term growth...
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Power crisis fears unnerve industry in booming Philippines
By Erik dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) - An electricity outage that blacked out large swathes of the Philippines' main island of Luzon for up to eight hours last month has highlighted worries about a potential power crisis that could undermine Asia's fastest-growing economy. Predictions that electricity demand will...
yahoo.com (2 days ago)
New poll shows growing Arab trust in regional press
Although American trust in media has plummeted according to poll after poll, Arabs say the quality of their regional media is on the rise, led by Al Jazeera, which is making inroads in the US as its profile soars.
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Wait-and-see may be best for early prostate cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Watching and routinely examining men with early, slow-growing prostate cancer is more effective and cheaper than sending them to surgery or radiation right away, according to a new study.
reuters.com (2 days ago)
Subway thrives in Canada while avoiding beverage wars
Subway Restaurants keeps growing steadily in Canada even though the fast-food sandwich purveyor has not followed rivals McDonald’s and Tim Hortons in appealing to coffee-loving Canadians
financialpost.com (2 days ago)
Falling toilet seats: Rare but growing risk for boys
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ouch: Boys know that toilet seats are an occupational hazard of potty training, but a new study suggests the number of genital injuries caused by falling toilet toppers is growing.
reuters.com (2 days ago)
Egypt investment minister aims for 7 percent growth in two years
By Patrick Werr CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian Investment Minister Yehya Hamed said on Monday he aimed to boost Egypt's anemic economic growth to as high as 7 percent in two years by improving the environment for private investors. He said he would work out reconciliation agreements with business people who had fled...
yahoo.com (2 days ago)
Ridgeview Classical Schools expanding Fort Collins footprint
Construction has begun on a building that will house additional classrooms to meet Ridgeview Classical School's growing student population.
coloradoan.com (2 days ago)
U.S. education slipping in world rankings: report
The U.S. education system is not as globally competitive as it used to be, a study by the Council on Foreign Relations revealed on Monday. "The real scourge of the U.S. education system - and its greatest competitive weakness - is the deep and growing achievement gap between socioeconomic groups ...
washingtontimes.com (2 days ago)
'Mythbusters' will uncover answers to unusual queries June 22 at Wharton Center
Growing up, Jamie Hyneman calls himself intrepid.
lansingstatejournal.com (2 days ago)
Bill Clinton: Israel must make peace to survive
JERUSALEM - Former President Bill Clinton is urging Israel to make peace with the Palestinians in order to survive as a Jewish and democratic state. His comments add to a chorus of prominent pro-Israel figures warning that growing numbers of Palestinians under Israeli rule will ultimately force Israel to lose either...
bostonherald.com (2 days ago)
Video: "It Can Wait" campaign against phone use while driving
A growing campaign in Austin, Texas, to promote distraction-free driving urges drivers to take a pledge against using cell phones behind the wheel.
cbsnews.com (2 days ago)
Sentenced to death at 16, woman freed
INDIANAPOLIS - A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars.
toledoblade.com (2 days ago)
Itineraries: Overcrowding Makes Business Travelers Wistful for the Recession
After years of relative privacy, business travelers are being squeezed for hotel space and airline seats by growing crowds of leisure travelers.
nytimes.com (2 days ago)
Kevin Powell: Why and How I Became a Vegan
A lot of people have asked me how I became a vegan. I say, as a non-doctor and a non-nutritionist, that you should be very gradual and careful with major diet changes, and definitely try to consult an actual doctor or nutritionist for guidance. Like many folks I did not instantly jump into veganism. It started many...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is freed
A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars.
miamiherald.com (2 days ago)
Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is freed
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars....
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Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is freed
INDIANAPOLIS - A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars. Paula Cooper, whose 1986 death sentence enraged human rights activists and drew a plea for...
bostonherald.com (2 days ago)
Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is freed
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday after growing to middle age behind bars.
yahoo.com (2 days ago)
Facebook is trying to crush Vine before it’s too late
Facebook will reportedly be adding Vine-like, short video clips to its Instagram service later this month. This follows an important cross-over moment - earlier in June, Vine surpassed Instagram in Twitter shares. But perhaps even more worryingly, Vine has become the fastest growing top iOS app in America measured...
yahoo.com (2 days ago)
Maison et Jardin private dining venue closing in October
Bill Beuret and his wife, Judy, will close Maison & Jardin, a private event venue, in October. The Altamonte Springs facility with multiple rooms and lusciously landscaped grounds operated as a fine dining destination from 1972 to 2006. For the last seven years the Seminole Country space has operated as a...
orlandosentinel.com (2 days ago)
Axl Rose Doesn't Look Like This Anymore ...
It's been a long time since Guns N' Roses has been in the spotlight, and these days we probably wouldn't recognize Axl Rose if he was staring right at us. The 51-year-old singer, who performed at the Governors Ball in New York City earlier this month, was spotted browsing some items at a yard sale in SoHo on Sunday...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Pau!
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Pau! Today is a special day for Latino pop because its reigning Queen turns 42! "La Reina del Pop Latino" first took the stage as a member of the 80’s Mexican pop-rock band Timbiriche at the age of 11 and after going solo in the early 90s she’s continued to top the charts with hits like “Ni Una...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
A New Debate In Fracking
SAN FRANCISCO -- The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation's driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, or the drilling technique commonly known as fracking, has been used for decades to...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
Laura Merling: Building A Tech Career
Editor's Note: This post is part of our Girls in STEM mentorship program. Throughout the next few months, female engineers, researchers and scientists from AT&T will write about their experiences growing, learning and finding work in the fields of science and technology in order to encourage and empower young...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
Pure Adventures Travel: 5 reasons why active family travel is growing
People take vacations for a variety of reasons; some to rest, some to discover new places, and others to experience unique adventures. Still others like to travel as a family, to experience a new place and try new things together. Active travel is one of the best types of family trips because it offers a variety of...
huffingtonpost.com (2 days ago)
Hamas urges former ally Hezbollah to leave Syria
The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday urged Lebanon's Hezbollah militia to withdraw its fighters from Syria and accused it of stoking sectarian tensions, leveling unprecedented public criticism against a former ally. The Hamas statement came as the region's Sunni and Shiite Muslims are lining up on opposite...
foxnews.com (2 days ago)
Uncle Sam's Growing Investment Portfolio
The federal government has been borrowing rapidly to finance recent budget deficits. But that’s not the only reason it’s gone deeper into debt. Uncle Sam also borrows to issue loans, build up cash, and make other financial investments. Those financial activities have accounted for an important part of government...
forbes.com (2 days ago)
Ford looks to ride emerging market mini-SUV boom in India
By Aradhana Aravindan CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co began shipping its locally-made EcoSport compact SUV on Monday, hoping to share in growing demand in India for mini-sport utility vehicles, which are popular due to heavy traffic, scarce parking and bumpy roads. The U.S. auto maker, which has struggled...
yahoo.com (2 days ago)
