2nd man nears end of historic solo trek across Antarctica  FireEngineering.comA British adventurer is close to becoming the second person to traverse Antarctica completely unassisted. Read more https://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2018/12/27/2 …

Former military chief jumps into politics in Israel  FireEngineering.comJERUSALEM (AP) — A popular former Israeli military chief says he is running for office in the upcoming election. Read more https://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2018/12/27/ …

Syria says UAE will reopen Damascus embassy closed in 2011  FireEngineering.comBEIRUT (AP) — Syria says the United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Damascus for the first time in seven years. Read more https://www.fireengineering.com/ap-n …

Award: Western Engineering Recognized with APAI Project of the Year Award  The Daily NonpareilThe Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa has honored Western Engineering with its Robert M. Nady Award of Excellence for the 34000-ton paving project on . …