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Gennaro makes city cleaner and greener Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:11PMCity Councilman James Gennaro, left, speaks about his new legislation at the Metro Terminal Corporation’s diesel plant in Brooklyn. The bill would promote the use of alternative fuels.
Developer Touchstone talks about new plans for downtown Bellevue Superblock Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:38PMWhile other developers may be hunkering down, Seattle-based Touchstone is working on deals to accommodate what founder Douglas Howe calls the "next wave" of demand.
PM Update Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:22PMVenture near the Black Sparrow Pub in downtown Lafayette and you might notice some colorful, geometric shapes adorning the front of its building. While owner Paul Baldwin said the pieces are the creative products of local artists, city officials said t
Good neighborly fence starts with planning, details Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:12PMTips on choosing materials for an attractive fence that may help keep pets, kids and neighbors happy. Plus how to avoid legal and safety pitfalls.
Bill would allow all ports to have Clean Trucks-type programs Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:44PMA New York congressman on Thursday introduced a bill that would allow seaports across the country to mimic the Port of Los Angeles' version of the Clean Trucks Program, including a disputed provision to limit the types of drivers entering port terminals.
City unveils vision for the future Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:39PMTall buildings for housing, better transit are key items in General Plan's final cut
Bernier signs ‘No Cap-and-Trade’ pledge Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:33PMBRISTOL — Justin Bernier, Republican candidate for Congress in the 5th District signed a pledge Thursday opposing the “Cap-and-Trade” energy tax if elected to the House of Representatives in November.
Surface of Gulf of Mexico looks better, but millions of gallons of oil remain below Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:24PMSlicks are expected to float to the surface for weeks and months to come
Senate Inaction Cedes U.S. Energy Race to China: Commentary by Eric Pooley Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:23PMRight now the U.S. Senate is conducting a master class on the perils of legislation by rearview mirror. On July 27, when Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled the “Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act,” the two most powerful clean energy provisions were missing: a cap on carbon emissions from the electric power sector and a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), which would ...
The Natural Gas as Bridge Idea Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:33AMTwo crucial things to know about natural gas right now are that (1) a lot of people who live near it hate it and (2) a lot of people who live far away from it think it is the bridge to the New Energy future.
Sohrabuddin: What Geetha Johri's report said Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:26AMIt was this report by then CID boss Geetha Johri that blew the lid off the role played by several police officers of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in Sohrabuddin's encounter
New Senate energy bill draws wide criticism Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:13AMWASHINGTON (Reuters)—Republicans and some moderate Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday began picking apart a new energy bill that they complained goes too far in holding oil companies responsible for accidents like the massive Gulf of Mexico spill.
Free Chili Dogs At Hard Times Today Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:12AMHappy National Chili Dog Day! No, seriously. (July 29 also marks National Lasagna Day and National Rain Day, in case you were curious.) But what's in it for you? As per tradition, noted local chili purveyor Hard Times Cafe will celebrate Chili Dog Day by giving out free chili dogs with any purchase at all of their locations -- except Nationals Park, natch. Enjoy your tasty treat today; tomorrow ...
Solar research centre to close: Greens Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:11AMClosure is to pay for 'cash for clunkers' scheme. 29 Jul 2010 11:59 PM
Chinese Demand Could Boost These 3 Clean Energy ETFs Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:04AMChina is now the world's largest energy consumer.
DOE Awards Skyonic $25M to Build Largest Carbon Mineralization Plant Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:00AMSkyonic Corporation today announced it received $25 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to support phase two construction of the Capitol-SkyMineÂ® project, targeted to be the world's first for-profit, commercial carbon capture plant. Â Utilizing Skyonic's patented SkyMineÂ® CO2 mineralization process, the project will implement new methods for removing CO2 and heavy metals from the flue ...
Neighbours' loos for hire Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:54AMSome Khayelitsha residents have to pay up to R10 each time they want to use the toilets at their neighbours' homes because they don't have their own ablution facilities.
Woman, city still at odds over ambulance bill Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:45AMA Brandon woman continues to stand her ground against the City of Brandon over a partially unpaid ambulance bill.
Morning Roundup: Add Some Color Edition Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:42AMPhoto by Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie . Good morning, Washington. This morning's required reading is DCist editor emeritus Mike Grass' profile of Vincent Gray , mayoral candidate. In his piece, Grass found the same kind of process-obsessed politician that we discovered when we spent some time with the Council Chairman earlier this month . Grass focuses on Gray's "supercharged" work ethic, digs ...
Corn biofuel: Where’s the love? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:35AMBillions could be at stake if ethanol tariff and tax credits expire, backers say.
Carol Felsenthal: Does Anyone Remember That Tom Vilsack Ran for President in 2008? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:29AMBefore Monday, when he fired USDA bureaucrat Shirley Sherrod and then had to beg her to return, not that many people had ever heard of Tom Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa.
First step toward electronic DNA sequencing: Translocation through graphene nanopores Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:27AMResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new, carbon-based nanoscale platform to electrically detect single DNA molecules.
Legos for a Cause Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:21AMPlaying with Legos for a good cause! Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization, raised money through a Lego construction project at Prien Lake Mall Saturday afternoon.
Azusa Unified dedicates new CNG fueling station Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:18AMAZUSA - A fueling station and new fleet of buses will cut Azusa Unified's fuel costs in half, decrease carbon emissions and curb health hazards for students, officials said.
Smart Trucking Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:17AMFood retailers in recent years have paid a great deal of attention to controlling the energy consumption of their stores, investing in new lighting and refrigeration equipment and energy management systems, among other technology. But another ongoing user of energy private trucking fleets has been the subject of considerable scrutiny as retailers seek to control costs and lessen their impact on ...
Bomb kills 6 at Iraq office of Arabic news channel Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:15AMA suicide bomber driving a minibus blew himself up in front of the Baghdad office of a popular Arabic news station Monday,...
Dog saves family in blaze drama Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:09AMMonday 26th July 2010, 4:59PM BST. A family escaped a blaze which ripped through their kitchen today after their dog raised the alarm by licking his sleeping owner’s face.
Crews fixing well in 'cat-and-mouse' with weather Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:11PMCrews hurried to get back to work on plugging BP's leaky oil well Saturday after Tropical Storm Bonnie fizzled, and engineers hoped for a window of clear weather long enough to stop the gusher for good.
Crews hurry to plug well after Bonnie breezes by Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:08PMEngineers are hoping for clear weather to stop the gusher for good, but peak hurricane season starts in early August
Mission to India: UK stalks sub-continent's economic tiger Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:06PMOne of the most remarkable trade missions in British history is aiming to secure a slice of India's growth
New home for RSA massacre survivor Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:44PMSusan Couch, the sole survivor of the RSA massacre, has found a new home.
Crews Return to Kill Oil Well as Tropical Storm Bonnie Fizzles Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:31PMWith Tropical Storm Bonnie downgraded to a tropical depression, a drilling rig and ships associated with the effort to kill the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well reversed course Saturday when the weather forecast improved. "We are going to continue to play a cat and mouse game for the remainder of the hurricane season," retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, said at Saturday briefing . "It's just ...
Clean your eyeglasses, On The Cheap style Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:31PMHomemade concoction could save you $70 over 10 years About a year ago, we told you about Irene "Toilet Lady" Zalutsky, an amazing woman whose homemade concoction for clearing a clogged toilet would make any mad scientist jealous and could save you $100 on a plumber call.
Do your part to keep our parks clean Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:21PMIt always gives me a good feeling when I pass one of our area parks and see people enjoying themselves in various outdoor activities. Just at Frank Hall Park alone, there is usually a group of men playing horseshoes just about every Tuesday morning.
Volunteers help clean Silver Creek Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:16PMBraving rugged terrain, about 25 volunteers spread out Saturday along the banks of Silver Creek as it flows through Clarksville's Lapping Park.
Ships return to spill site as storm abates Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:11PMWASHTINGTON, D.C., July 24 (UPI) -- Ships that evacuated BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill site ahead of Tropical Storm Bonnie should be back in 24 hours as the storm breaks apart, officials said. Oil spill - Gulf of Mexico - BP - Tropical Storm Bonnie - Environment
Ethanol industry wants to compete in a free and open market Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:56PMSome in the ethanol industry are working on a new plan that could change current regulations and offer American consumers a choice about the fuel they use.
Gillard announces $2000 for new cars Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:08AMThe PM has announced the federal government will give $2000 to anyone who updates their old car.
Thief jailed after returning pensioner's purse - with interest Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:41AMA thief who stole an old lady's purse felt so guilty he returned the cash with interest.
DEP: $6M available for alternative fuel transportation project grants Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:30AMHARRISBURG — Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger announced that the department is now accepting applications through the state's $6 million Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program for homegrown fuel projects throughout Pennsylvania.
Gillard copies Obama's clunkers plan Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:16AMJulia Gillard has copied Barack Obama's cash for clunkers scheme in a bid to shore up Labor's climate change credentials ahead of the August 21 election.
Grand River meanders around populated areas, largely unseen and unchanged Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:59AMTaking a ride on the Grand Lady, a 150-passenger, 70-ton paddle wheeler, is likely the easiest way to see the undisturbed river.
Dan Haifley, Our Ocean Backyard: Hit the beaches and make a difference Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:15AMYou will soon have an opportunity to go down to your favorite beach or waterway and make a big difference in keeping our ocean cleaner -- and you won't be doing it alone.
Energy project looks to tweak usage when wind power is low Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:06AMAs Maritime utilities plan to make more use of renewable energy from sources such as wind power, researchers at the University of New Brunswick are planning to help them react to those times when the wind dies down to a light breeze.
Lost words in the English vocabulary Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:46AMI received an e-mail from an old buddy of mine from military school last weekend, and he was complaining about the loss of words from the vocabulary. Herb is a good guy and he was also very much into cars and cruising when we were younger.
2 YEARS FOR SORRY THIEF WHO RETURNED OAP CASH Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:43AMHe gave his name & number
Bay Breaks Out, and Pulls Mets With Him Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:40AMA demotion in the batting order seemed to provide the sputtering left-fielder with the wake-up call he needed to help the Mets end a four-game losing streak.
Arrest and trial leads to prison time for two men Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe case against three men arrested for having the components tomanufacture methamphetamine has concluded.
Sand Cleaner Vies To Restore Beach Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:34AMThe Green Earth Machine is one of several pieces of hardware in the running to help clean oiled sand.
Lunches will benefit Relay for Life Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:27AMA Box Lunch event to be held Thursday is an effort to wipe out a shortfall of approximately $14,000 in Relay for Life of South Baldwin’s goal. Relay for Life is a signature event of the American Cancer Society that encountered some tough weather locally back in April.