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Solar energy project in southern Afghanistan
A single solar panel is mounted above a shop, a wire runs from the panel into the shop and attaches to a car battery, providing the only source of power for the shopkeeper. The storeowner operates a small photography studio, where he takes photos in his shop and prints them out for his customers. Situations like this are common for the shopkeepers in Nawa district who do not have a central power source. Many residents throughout the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Green, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Fukushima Radiation Killed Thousands of Americans
In e-mail, Dr. Mangano has asked some important questions about the methods used to generate the data for this story. We are in the process of reviewing existing data, and obtaining additional data. We will update this piece within the next week. Until then, this article in Scientific American offers a similar critique to ours. In a study released just before Christmas, researchers estimate that 14,000 Americans died due to the effects of radioactive materials released … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Disasters, Earthquake Japan, Medicine, Original writing
Our Best Content for 2011
2012 Federal Budget for Defense Why Is There an Electricity Shortage in Japan? Daniel – a Kenyan Point of View Joplin Missouri Struck By Tornado Minot, the Atlantis of the Plains Poverty in America 2010 – the Big Picture Review: Welcome Back, Kotter Tsunami Debris Closing on Hawaii Beaches The Keystone XL Pipeline … Read entire article »
Filed under: Original writing
Our Best from Other Sites in 2011
Our work is found at a number of other sites and in 2011 we were pleased at the number of people who chose to read these pieces. Here are just a few of our best. U.S. Military as a Force for Good Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control Obama Sends US Troops to Central Africa All U.S. Troops Out of Iraq by Christmas Upstate New York Whooping Cough Outbreak Ends Swine Flu Making News Again How social media has changed the way people get the news How to solve business cash flow problems … Read entire article »
Filed under: Original writing
Our Heroes for 2011
Dakota Meyer – awarded the Medal of Honor Leroy Arthur Petry – awarded the Medal of Honor David A. Provencher – awarded the Silver Star William W. Rollins – awarded the Silver Star Women Warriors in Afghanistan … Read entire article »
Female Engagement Teams Support Troops
At barely 39 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the two women of Female Engagement Team 6 warmed their red, sniffling noses by drinking hot chocolate out of canteen cups. It was early morning and they had little sleep from the cold night before. The Marines began dressing in their body armor, preparing for their upcoming day of work. Sergeants Jessica Lugo and Autumn Sekely were getting ready to go out in support of Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
Christchurch New Zealand Pounded By New Earthquakes
Three large earthquakes have rocked the Christchurch, New Zealand region. The first, currently listed as a magnitude 5.8 by the US Geological Survey, struck at 1:58 pm local time. It was followed by a shock measuring magnitude 5.3 at 2:06 pm. A third earthquake of magnitude 5.8 occurred on the south Island of New Zealand while this report was being prepared. (Third quake may be an error by USGS.) The New Zealand region was devastated by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on February 21, 2011. That quake all but wiped out the central business district of Christchurch, resulting in dozens of deaths and millions in property damage. The local Christchurch Emergency Operations Center has been activated. Initial reports are that rockfalls and some liquefaction has occurred. The local airport and the central business … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Original writing, Reporting
Recent Pieces on Yahoo! News
Here are just a few of our recent pieces that have appeared on Yahoo! News. There is no way to create and RSS feed for these so we’ll feature them as a post every so often. Santa’s Gifts for (Mostly Naughty) Politicians – Yahoo! News By Charles Simmins | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Yahoo! News asked readers and contributors to play Santa for some U.S. politicians New York Condo Goes for $88 Million – Yahoo! News By Charles Simmins | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Tue, Dec 20, 2011. An eye-opening purchase of a New York condominium is making news. Tropical Storm Sendong Kills Over 600 in Philippines – Yahoo! News By Charles Simmins | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Mon, Dec 19, 2011. Tropical Storm Sendong has moved out to sea, but the death and destruction in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Original writing, Reporting
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 129 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 134 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 153 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 160 days)
On Y!CN
- Radioactive Gravel from Japanese Nuke Disaster Used in Buildings
- Fuel Supplies Reach Nome
- Fuel Convoy Reaches Nome
- Russians Sail to Rescue of Ice Bound Alaska Community
- Pope Embraces Anglicans in U.S. with New Ordinariate
- Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status
- Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site
- Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control
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