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John Major yesterday told the Tories to show “a heart and social conscience” as he proposed a windfall tax on energy firms. Piling pressure on David Cameron over soaring power bills, the former prime minister said it was “criminally easy” to overlook the millions of “silent citizens” struggling through no fault of their own. He said it was wrong that so many families would have “to choose between keeping warm and eating” this winter. … Most British voters will opt to remain within the European Union in the proposed in/out referendum, Sir John Major suggested. …

Australia and New Zealand are expected to send 150 troops and police to Tonga after the kingdom agreed to seek foreign help to prevent a repeat of deadly pro-democracy riots. Armed soldiers and police were patrolling Nuku'alofa under expanded emergency powers today, awaiting the arrival of foreign forces to ensure the security of the airport and other critical infrastructure. Authorities spent the day searching dozens of trashed and torched buildings for more victims after six charred bodies were found inside the shell of the nation's Shoreline power company. Australia's High Commission has estimated that yesterday's rampage destroyed up to 80...

In my never ending search to save a few bucks, I have been considering changing Power Companies. I live in the DFW area (Richardson) and currently default to TXU for electric. Can anyone comment on their experience with other companies? Also, did you save any money?? Thanks, TS

CHESHIRE, Ohio, May 8 — This would have been an ordinary little town except for the bizarre blue plume that periodically emerged from the gigantic power plant and stalked through the streets, leaving townspeople complaining of raspy throats, burning eyes, sore lips, mouth blisters and grime everywhere....Click here for full atricle (registation required)