New technique minimises burns

BLACK Saturday victims are among those helping to develop new ways of treating facial burns.

18-nation military maneuvers focus on Panama Canal security

PANAMA CITY, Panama, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Military commanders and troops from 18 countries including the United States mounted extensive naval exercises focused on defending the Panama Canal against terrorist activity that could threaten maritime traffic. Panama Canal - United States - Panama - Central America - PANAMA CITY

China military gaining on Taiwan, aiming beyond: US

Washington (AFP) Aug 17, 2010 China is extending its military advantage over Taiwan and increasingly looking beyond, building up a force with power to strike in Asia as far afield as the US territory of Guam, the Pentagon said. In an annual report to Congress, the US Defense Department said Monday that China was ramping up investment in an array of areas including nuclear weapons, long-range ...

Back to School Fitness for Grown-ups

By Laura Morgan Editor’s note: The author, Laura Morgan, is a breast cancer awareness advocate and is the owner of LoCo Boot Camp. LoCo is offering two free classes — a traditional camp and a yoga camp — at 9 a.m. today at Honey Horn Plantation. Visit www.LoCo-BootCamp.com.

In North Korea, peace is war

In an Orwellian world, "war is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength".