Agency upgrades Web site

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:12:56 -0700

The Metro Manila Development Authority has tweaked its Web site to broaden its reach in social networking. Chairman Francis Tolentino said the redesign of www.mmda.gov.ph is aimed at utilizing cyberspace to maximize its delivery of services to its 17 component localities.

Third generation map of human genetic variation published

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:33:40 -0700

( NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute ) An international consortium today published a third-generation map of human genetic variation, called the HapMap, which includes data from an additional seven global populations, increasing the total number to 11 populations.

Where The Westside Ends (2010-06-07)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:27:26 -0700

The map above shows how The Times’ Mapping L.A. project frames the region's 23 neighborhoods . Mullholland Drive's sinuous path along the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains marks the northern edge.

PHOTO & MAP: Rig explodes in Gulf, crew rescued, Coast Guard backs off oil sheen report

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:44:49 -0700

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — An oil platform exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. All 13 crew members were rescued from the water in protective "Gumby suits."

MassGrown & Fresher site promotes agriculture

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:48:56 -0700

The Department of Agricultural Resources has officially launched a website to promote local farms and culinary tourism.

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:09 -0700

Apartment Rental Service (STN) (show on map) Working in the hospitality industry since 1999 and being engaged in the acquisition, holding and management of hotels and real estate properties, the STN company has built up an impressive record of success by bringing together three essential elements: a commitment to guest comfort and satisfaction, a staff of dedicated professionals, and an ...

Oil spills from offshore rig after new explosion in Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana, Coast Guard says

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:57 -0700

The site of the explosion is west of where BP's massive spill occurred.Read the full story here: Pennsylvania Business News