Year after year, many American citizens joke about moving to Canada in response to some sort of public outrage. Humor aside, over 10,000 Americans have gone north over the past decade for various reasons not necessarily related to politics. Beyond its tourist staples such as Niagara Falls and major tech-hubs such as Toronto, Canada offers […]
One corrupt contracting officer in Afghanistan cost the United States millions of dollars
I received the following email communication today from Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). It read as follows: “Hi Mr. Tilford, Today, SIGAR released an inspection of the Pol-i-Charkhi Prison, Afghanistan’s largest correctional facility. The report notes: –More than 5 years after renovation began, Pol-i-Charkhi prison has not been completed, and the contract with Al-Watan […]
Substandard Low Cost Housing Units Competes in the Construction Boom
The construction industry in the Philippines continues to grow despite of the intense competition and the limited available space, not to mention the high costs of labor and construction materials. The growing demand for affordable housing units prompted the developers and construction builders to convert agricultural lands and geologically hazardous lands into prime lands. The […]
Europe’s Uniting To Build A Supercomputer – Plans Alone Cost E20 Million
The Europeans are building a new supercomputer. An initiative known as PRACE was launched recently to increase the availability of computing power, in reply to to demand from science and industry. “Whether we’re dealing with the climate, genetics or engineering– researchers are relying more and more on advanced computing power to stay at the forefront of […]
Will Complacency Prove Costly for Manchester United?
With just 6 games left in the Premiership and defending champions, Chelsea, just 3 points away, Sir Alex Ferguson is going to rue last week’s outing for few weeks to come. The defeat handed by Portsmouth in the last week’s outing, has left the Premiership leaders in Panic. What would have been a comfortable title […]
Cost-Effective Renovation Options for Homeowners on a Tight Budget
Home renovation is a very important service in the United States. Although it tends to be in higher demand during strong economic cycles, it is in need throughout the year. Homeowners spent about $144 billion a year on these services in 2014. According to statements from people working in the profession, this figure has continued […]
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