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Need for more nuclear reactors in Cumbria 'justified' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:05AMTECHNICAL experts, academics and politicians will today call for an independent inquiry into the “justification” of new nuclear reactors which would bring billions of pounds of investment into Cumbria.
SMPA to enroll all customers in ‘Green Cents’ program Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:05AMSan Miguel Power Association’s “Green Cents” program is going opt-out.
Examining the uranium issue Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMOnce, uranium was a prolific industry in southwestern Colorado — lifting the economy of this corner of the state as mining and milling flourished in towns like Uravan and Nucla.
Wind farm boom for Barrow Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMFURNESS’ fast growing offshore wind farm developments will be “like a mini oil boom” for the town, a shipping boss has claimed.
News : Extended Q&A: Ted Leo, Part 2 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMHere is the second part of our extended Q&A with Ted Leo . His new album, The Brutalist Bricks , was released earlier this week via Matador Records . An extended Q&A with Ted Leo What you do as TL and the Pharmacists is historic. But for a lot of us coming up in the dullards paradise of grunge, Chisel KICKED IT. What are your thoughts on what you guys recorded and the impact it made? Ted Leo ...
Power outage illuminates a rising energy demand Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMPeople closed their laptops, stopped watching television, dug out headlamps and set out onto the black streets to gather in candle-lit restaurants and bars. When the lights soared back on, cheers were audible on main street.
Questions about research slow climate change efforts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The violent threats are not what bother Michael Mann the most. He's used to them. Instead, it's the fact that his life's work — the effort to stop global warming — has been under siege since last fall.
Colo. lawmakers convene for 120-day session Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:04AMDENVER (AP) — Warning that there are rough roads ahead, Colorado lawmakers returned to work Wednesday and immediately began efforts to tackle education reform and fill a $1.5 billion gap in the state budget.
December shows slight dip in lodging Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:03AMDespite the crowds that packed restaurants and ski slopes in the month of December, lodging numbers in the Telluride region were down slightly — 8 percent — from the same month in 2008.
For the future, a focus on visitors Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:03AMTurbulence in the economy last year drove real estate sales, lodging numbers, sales tax collections and other indicators of economic health into a downward trajectory.
Introverts as Entrepreneurs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe stereotype startup guy or gal is a high energy, always schmoozing, hard pitching and hand-shaking go-getter. But since 50 percent of the population are identified by psychological studies as introverts, that stereotype might need some examining. But most people believe there’s some sort of stigma about being an introvert, according to Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self Promotion for Introverts ...
Hartsville City Council OKs rezoning request, community garden project Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:47PMHartsville City Council gave first-reading approval to an ordinance to rezone about 5.5 acres of undeveloped property on Heatley Drive in the South Hartsville area to allow the construction of apartments on the property.
NAL, Norbord, Paramount Energy Trust: Canadian Equity Preview Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in Canadian trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses. NAL Oil & Gas Trust (NAE-U CT): The oil and gas producer with operations in Canada reported fourth-quarter cash flow of 44 cents a unit, missing the average of six analyst estimates by 11 percent.
House passes Dempsey bill to ease transitions in foster care Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1085 by a vote of 150 to 3. This legislation, introduced by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R- Rome), is aimed at easin...
OPEC lifts world oil demand forecast Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMThe OPEC oil producers' cartel upgraded its forecast slightly overnight for modest growth in world oil demand this year, but warned the slow pace of economic recovery was clouding the outlook.
Blog: National's slash and burn - but where's Labour? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMNational's intentions are clear - it is taking the axe to the public service.
RENEW IOWA: New home is first certified green home in the metro Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMA metro family says they just moved into their dream home, and it just so happens to be easy on the environment. The home is the first to be certified green in the metro by the National Association of Home Builders.
Gates keeps up pressure on Iran with Gulf visit Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:45PMU.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Saudi leaders Wednesday that the U.S. effort for diplomatic engagement with Iran had come to naught and he asked for the influential kingdom's help to win
Mantis Mineral give Fieldex opportunity to acquire 60 per cent of mining claims Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:44PMTORONTO - Mantis Mineral Corp. (CNSX:MYN) has granted an option that allows Fieldex Exploration Inc. (TSXV:FLX) to acquire up to a 60 per cent interest in five mining claims at a lithium-tantalum deposit near Cochrane, in northeastern Ontario.
Phil Turner: Being Energy Guy 'Part of My Personality' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:44PMI spoke this afternoon with MSU junior Phil Turner , a former starter turned top reserve and the prototypical “energy guy.” I’ll be writing about him for Friday’s Daily Journal, but I’d like to share excerpts from the interview.
Famous yogini comes to help prepare Telluride for energy shift of 2012 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:24AMKaren Korona was in Telluride this weekend to help yoga enthusiasts prepare for the energy shift of 2012.
Grants help local municipalities Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:24AMLANSDALE - The maze of electrical lines and transformers at the intersection of Main and Madison streets in Lansdale catches Matt West's attention on his daily walk to the SEPTA R5 station.
Pridemore’s fluorescent light bill heads to governor Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMA bill that would allow consumers to conveniently recycle energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights is headed for the governor’s desk after passing both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. The measure, prime-sponsored by Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, and Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia, is modeled on a similar law covering computers and TVs, also prime-sponsored by Pridemore ...
Keeping the home fires burning Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMAs the heaters kick on for the first time of the year tossing their rusted dust smells into rooms across town, some locals in need can catch a break on their bills.
North Wales Community Day looking to go green Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMNORTH WALES — The borough's annual Community Day — scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 — will feature an environmentally beneficial theme.
Robotic surgery steadies irregular heartbeat Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMBehind a glass-walled lab at Florida Hospital, a set of two-ton magnets moves a soft, metal-tipped catheter about the circumference of cooked spaghetti into Bill Martin's beating heart.
Fitch Rates DCP Midstream's $600MM Notes 'BBB'; Outlook Stable Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB' rating to DCP Midstream, LLC's offering of $600 million of senior unsecured notes due 2020. Net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to repay a portion of DCPM's existing $800 million of senior notes due in August 2010.
question of the week Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22AMGiven the current economic realities facing us in this province, the provincial budget tabled by Finance Minister Colin Hansen on Tuesday could have been a lot worse.
Valero's Klesse paid $10.9 million, company loses $2 billion Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22AMThe top executive of San Antonio-based Valero Energy received compensation valued at $10.9 million in 2009, representing a 64 percent increase from the prior year as company reports loss of nearly $2 billion.
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collections Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22AMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection from Kenzo.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PM(AP:COLUMBUS, Ohio) The top executive of energy company PG&E received total compensation of $9.4 million in 2009, an increase of nearly 9 percent, according to Associated Press calculations of data filed with regulators on Monday.
Dodgy bids exorcised in NZ ghost auction Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMNZ auction website TradeMe has rolled back the price of "two captured ghosts" which sold for $NZ5000 ($A3,850), after several last minute bids were removed.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PM(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has ended higher now in consecutive trading sessions, putting on more than 600 points or 3 percent en route to a six-month closing high.
Cattle Futures Touch 16-Month High on Lower Supply; Hogs Drop Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:38PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Cattle futures rose to a 16-month high on speculation that beef supplies are falling as wet weather muddies feedlots and slows animal weight gains. Hogs declined.
Police look for missing Texas exec in New Orleans Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:38PMPolice are searching the French Quarter in New Orleans and checking with businesses for surveillance videotapes of a Texas energy executive who disappeared after walking out of a Bourbon Street bar.
Governor wants to reduce sales tax; eliminate exemptions Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:38PMWith 10 months left in his final term as Pennsylvania governor, Ed Rendell could simply hand the state’s revenue woes on to his successor.
Petraeus warns Iran becoming 'thugocracy' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:34PMby Staff Writers Washington (AFP) March 7, 2010 General David Petraeus, the head of US Central Command, warned Sunday that Iran is becoming a "thugocracy" in attempts to suppress popular anger over last year's contested presidential vote results.
Most in Chile unhappy with government Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:34PMCONCEPCION, Chile - Most Chileans are unhappy with their governments response to the catastrophic earthquake and squarely blame President Michelle Bachelet for shortcomings, according to a poll published Sunday. But some veteran aid experts are impressed b...
Novel material paves the way for next-generation information technology Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:34PMUQ researchers have successfully demonstrated a futuristic semiconductor technology that will pave the way for the next generation of electrical and information technology systems.
Top PG&E executive gets $9.4M in 2009 compensation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:34PMThe top executive of energy company PG&E received total compensation of $9.4 million in 2009, an increase of nearly 9 percent, according to Associated Press calculations of data filed with regulators on Monday.
Wofford defeats UNCG in SoCon tourney quarterfinals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:40PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Free throws with more than five minutes left in basketball games don't usually stir up the crowd too much.
Devils vs. Hermantown 1 p.m. Wednesday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMThe matchups were determined on Saturday, and Vrginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl drew a familiar opponent in the quarterfinals of the Class A Boys State Hockey Tournament.
CFA: Consumers save through efficiency Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMA new report from the Consumer Federation of America by Dr. Mark Cooper, "Building on the Success of Energy Efficiency Programs to Ensure an Affordable Energy Future," shows that federal energy efficiency policies can leverage real and largely untapped potential to save consumer's money and create a cleaner, healthier environment with lower carbon emissions.
Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto wins Daytona Supercross Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMVillopoto, the Monster Energy/Kawasaki star from Poulsbo, Wash., took the hole shot in the event staged inside the Speedway's tri-oval and held off a late charge from Suzuki's Ryan Dungey to secure a 4.445-second victory.
Groups contend Liberty Green is not so green Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMTwo leading Indiana citizen/environmental groups -- Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana and Concerned Citizens of Scott County -- filed as joint interveners in Liberty Green Renewables Indiana LLC's request to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) for declination of jurisdiction.
Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto wins Daytona Supercross Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMAssociated Press - March 6, 2010 11:35 PM ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Ryan Villopoto raced to his first Daytona Supercross victory, leading all 20 laps on Saturday night at Daytona...
Utah Jazz get back at Clippers, 107-85 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMBefore Monday's setback, the Utah Jazz hadn't lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in six previous games.
New tech products this week Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:38PMRECREATE a cinema-like experience at home with this full-HD LED telly that has 3-D smarts. Totally flat in front, this Bravia's screen flows seamlessly into the bezel for a visual wow factor.
Stephen Curry gets royal treatment at home against Charlotte Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:37PMTom Sorensen: Stephen Curry walks into the depths of Time Warner Cable Arena wearing a gray suit. Everybody who knows him says hello, and he appears to know everybody.
Experts expect volatile spring at the gas pumps Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:36PMDonna Jansen shrugs her shoulders when told there could be a new round of gas price hikes on the horizon. "I think people are to the point it's almost expected," she said.