Put aside past to find better future

I n last week's column, I put out a call for proposals to solve the heretofore intractable Israel-Palestinian situation. Readers did not disappoint.[...]

Certifiably eco-friendly Area projects join ranks adhering to LEED guide

By JON CHAVEZ BLADE BUSINESS WRITER After the firm had been in the same aged building 122 years, Robert Stitt Black decided two years ago that his family's Waterville Gas & Oil Co. needed a new, state-of-the-art headquarters. Researching building techniques that were environmentally friendly, Mr. Black and his brother, Jamie, came upon LEED - a comprehensive "green" construction program that ...

Should France ban the full veil?

France's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public. Is this right?

All eyes on Brazil

South American sides look to the 2014 World Cup

NRL Q&A with Warren Smith

Fox Sports NRL guru Warren Smith joined us to answer your questions in a live Q&A. Re-live the live discussion.