Deval Patrick

Biden racks up endorsements as Sanders goes on the attack in US presidential race

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 09:31

Two former presidential rivals endorsed Joe Biden on March 6 in the latest sign that the Democratic establishment is coalescing around the former vice president to stop the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, who ratcheted up attacks on his rival ahead of crucial contests next week.

Walden Pond where Thoreau lived simply goes solar

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 14:31

Henry David Thoreau famously wrote of "the sunshine of a winter's day," and now the simple place that inspired him the most is going solar.

Officials are breaking ground on a new visitor's center at Walden Pond State Reservation, and the $8 million complex will feature two decidedly high-tech touches: a solar canopy and a pair of electric vehicle charging stations.