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Aminex Petroleum Wins Extension on Mtwara License

The next phase will further de-risk the 763 billion cubic feet of 2C resources at the Ntorya field.




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Teens tire of Facebook, turn to Twitter

There’s no denying that Facebook is popular among the teenage crowd, but a recent study shows that Twitter and Instagram aren’t too far behind.




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7 of the most expensive flowers in the world

From rare orchids to a flower that lives for just a few hours, these blooms are the pick of the crop.



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Inexpensive wine and cheese pairings for Valentine's Day

Check out this useful infographic that has tips on pairing cheese with red, white or pink wine, plus explanations on why the pairings work.




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Does Bigfoot belong on a license plate?

State Sen. Ann Rivers thinks Bigfoot should be on the Washington state license plates and could even help save state parks.




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Pakistan opens first school for transgender students

The Gender Guardian offers 12 years of education, from elementary school to college.




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Sensitive Santas help autistic kids find the spirit of the season

The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle, and it can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum. Sensitive Santas can help bring seasonal joy.




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Morning-after pill to be made available to teens without a prescription

A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to make the morning-after pill available to teens without a prescription.



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Not enough teens get HPV vaccine, says CDC

The number of teenage girls and boys in the United States who have received the vaccine remains "unacceptably low" says the CDC.



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Phallus-shaped mushroom can instantly trigger an intense female orgasm

A brightly-colored fungus found only on Hawaiian lava flows might be the most powerful aphrodisiac ever discovered.



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The Pickens' plan to getting off oil

Former oilman T. Boone Pickens talks about the need to get off foreign oil and the recent spill in the Gulf Coast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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USDA offers farmers more money to idle sensitive land

Officials will offer money to owners of environmentally sensitive farmland if they idle it in a conservation program instead of growing crops.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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‘Fed Up,’ a film about childhood obesity, has food industry on the defensive

“Inconvenient Truth” producer Laurie David teams up with Katie Couric to make a film that has the Grocery Manufacturers Association defending its efforts.




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Why using food stamps online makes sense

A petition to to the USDA to allow food stamps to be used online could make affordable, healthy foods easily available to people in food deserts.




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Why sea level rise threatens more than just land

We know sea levels will rise, and by just looking at the Southeast region, it's easier to see how sea level rise will affect wildlife and culture.



  • Climate & Weather

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Easy and inexpensive homemade baby wipes

Once you try this recipe for homemade baby wipes you'll never go back to store-bought again.



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Watch: Designer opens up dingy, diminutive studio in Athens

Although it may strike some as too minimalist, too clinical, this remodel of a cramped studio apartment in Athens is full of clever, space-expanding tricks.



  • Remodeling & Design

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New leaf sensor alerts when plants are thirsty

These tiny, lightweight gadgets could mean huge savings for farmers.



  • Research & Innovations

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Mount St. Helens: Rising from the ashes

Video: Life erupts once again from the once lifeless mountain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 Celtic gardens to inspire your moment of zen

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Friendly gut bacteria love leafy greens

A special sugar in these greens keeps good bacteria happy.




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Beyond chickens: Poultry to keep at home

When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options tha



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What chickens do during a solar eclipse

Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands.



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Sign of the times: Siemens scraps nuclear division

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.




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Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation

A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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12 stunning images to revive your sense of wonder

The winners of the Nature Conservancy's photo contest celebrate the natural world in all its splendor.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Lab, sweet lab: NIST Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility opens

Inside a rather humdrum-looking suburban Washington, D.C., home, the typical family of 4 is replaced by a virtual clan as part of a $2.5M effort to test energy-




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9 microgreens full of meganutrients

From arugula to kale, these tasty sprouts can fill your plate with nutrition.




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Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.




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Siemens brings green jobs to KS town

Siemens recently broke ground on a wind power nacelle production facility in Hutchinson, Kansas; the facility will bring more than 400 green-collar jobs to the




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Vinyl is a great way to connect with teens

Break out the turntable and your old vinyl, and you may be surprised at how your digital loving kids connect with them — and you.




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What happens to your hearing at a music festival?

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Oscar-nominated 'Gasland' director wants to debate T. Boone Pickens

He may not have won an Oscar, but the director of "Gasland" isn’t backing off the natural gas industry.




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T. Boone Pickens is no climate change denier

T. Boone Pickens talks politics, climate change and polar bears during his latest visit to Washington, D.C., to speak to the National Press Club.




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Inexpensive alternative in beetle-kill lumber

The gradual recovery of the building and remodeling industries is being slowed by high prices for lumber. However, there is a plentiful, sustainable alternative



  • Remodeling & Design

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Photos: Hudson Valley Breezehouse opens for business

Snow and near sub-zero temps didn't prevent a horde of prefab admirers — including this blogger — from welcoming Breezehouse to the East Coast.



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Winter gardens require special knowledge

Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months.



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Recycled cell phones for teens

New service offers refurbished cell phones complete with green tips for teens.




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What happens to pay phones when they die?

Chanie Kirschner remembers a time long ago when no one had cell phones.



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Mixed greens to feed your mind

A diet of mixed greens is good for the body, and a diet of mixed green Twitter users is good for the mind.




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Michael Pollan brings 'In Defense of Food' to PBS

Pollan's best-selling book 'In Defense of Food' answered the question, 'What should I eat?' Now the book is a documentary, airing on PBS Dec. 30.




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Hikers film tense standoff with mountain lion

'What are we supposed to do?' one hiker whispered as a puma stared them down in Sequoia National Park.




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Canada opens world's longest hiking trail that stretches coast to coast

Open to biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing, this 15,000-mile-trail isn't your run-of-the-mill recreational trail.




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11 of the best U.K. royal gardens

Here's our list of royal gardens to consider adding to your Best-of-Britain tourist itinerary.



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Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public

The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public Sept. 15 amid controversy and concerns.



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Two-thirds of sunscreens offer inferior protection, says EWG

Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.)



  • Protection & Safety

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IEA: Pollution threatens 'golden age of gas'

Fracking for shale gas may be dangerous, but the international agency offers a list of rules it says can make the process 'environmentally acceptable.'




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If you avoid junk food, doesn't it make sense that food banks would, too?

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.




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When a panhandler gets a job instead of a ticket, something extraordinary happens

In 2015, Albuquerque launched an innovative program aimed at helping the area's homeless. Instead of ticketing panhandlers, city officials offered them jobs.




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Salvation Army opens nonprofit grocery store

The Salvation Army's nonprofit grocery store, DMG Foods, has opened in Baltimore with help from the Maryland Food Bank.