Hwere we are plunged into the dense web of Portuguese intrigue and factional politics which the author seems to revel in considering the astonishing detail with which he treats it. Joao II, Manuel's predecessor and brother-in-law, was the first ' ... more

Environmental Leadership Award winners are chosen by reviewers from among the Partner for Change applicants. Until 2006, there was a separate application for the Environmental Leadership Award (ELA), but now, all facilities who apply for Partner ... more

There are a number of reasons. Briefly, it's close proximity to the U.S., its year-round tropical weather, its magnificent beaches, the quantity of undeveloped land available, the access to a port through which could easily be brought building ... more

The district received more than 130 applications for consideration. The committee is comprised of 15 individuals. Each board member appointed one person to serve on the committee and the board president selected Steve Laukhuf to serve as the ... more

A. A very good point. The Systems Builders Association is in the process of developing a certification program that will ensure the proper erection of most pre-engineered systems. However, it is still in its infancy stage and has not yet been fully ... more

Because silicon is suitable to form the sharpest tip. • Isn't a silicon tip easy to break? Yes. Considering the tip sharpness and material, a silicon tip might break easier than a silicon nitride tip. However, tip loading force in AC mode AFM is ... more

Each article, though short, attempts to present the core of the story in an unbiased manner. You will find local stories here that appear nowhere else, covering a wide range of "news you can use." The articles are stacked in descending order ... more

The interior finishes were selected in keeping with the principles used for choosing building materials. This included choosing products from sustainable sources, of minimal embodied energy, recycled materials where possible and of low potential ... more

In general, The Oregonian's front page tends to favor local news, information that was not already available on the national news the night before and exclusive enterprise by our staff journalists. This is especially true of the Sunday edition – ... more

The Water Corporation identified Binningup as a potential desalination plant site following extensive investigations of the coastal strip from Jurien Bay to Bunbury. The Binningup site was the best location based on a range of social, environmental ... more