Natural gas could help in fight against global warming – Monterey County Herald
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming: It’s cleaner than coal, cheaper than oil, and a 90-year supply is under our feet. It’s natural gas, the same fossil fuel
BBP changes name to Alinta – Age
The utility changed its constitution to reflect the new name its bankers, also concluded this week, has warded off the threat of administration over $2.7 billion in crippling debts. But in a sign of the uphill battle facing the company, Alinta
Naperville prepares to roll out ’smart’ electricity meters – Chicago Tribune
In Naperville , the future of electricity use is coming. Beginning next year, the city will install thousands of smart meters, wireless devices that allow utilities and customers to monitor electricity use, with the goal of reducing outages, lowering
Point/counterpoint: Year in review and predictions for 2010 – Visalia Times-Delta
What a decade this has been, the 10 years through 2009 started with 2000 and the Y2K scare that never happened. That seems like long ago and almost quaint, especially after 9/11 hit us in 2001. After that nightmare, we went to war, although we almost
Rutland Region Year in Review – Rutland Herald
A little more than a year after downtown Rutland was hit hard by a June 2008 rainstorm that caused basement flooding and left some businesses closed for weeks or months, the community’s resolve was tested again. A short, midafternoon August
Affordable brands lead luxury comeback – Cape Cod Times
real estate agent, switched over last month when she gave up her Mercedes GL450 sport In the third quarter, net worth — the value of assets such as homes, bank accounts and investments, minus debts like mortgages and credit cards — rose 5
State approves 2010 Galion budget – Mansfield News Journal
GALION — The state auditor’s office approved the city’s 2010 budget and financial recovery plan. The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission — including city financial officials, acting city manager and council members — met Wednesday to
The Idiocy Of The Federal Poverty Level – DAILY KOS
Do you see a pattern here? If not, let me point it out. Follow me below the fold so you can see the idiocy of the federal poverty guidelines and the changes we need to make to it. djtyg’s diary :: :: You, if you’re a single person, can make $10,830 a
Economic downturn speeds impact of Act 1 on local school districts – MontgomeryNews.com
Part 2 of a two-part series on how local school districts are faring under The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006. Act 1 of 2006 was lauded as the first successful attempt at property tax reform in Pennsylvania in 30 years. And while it has reduced property
Chavez Orders Toyota Probe, Says Carmaker ‘Can Leave’ Venezuela – Inside Costa Rica
(Bloomberg) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ordered an investigation of Toyota Motor Corp., saying the world’s largest carmaker “can leave” should it fail to meet production quotas and technology-transfer laws. Toyota has refused to make
Natural gas could help in fight against global warming – Monterey County Herald
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming: It’s cleaner than coal, cheaper than oil, and a 90-year supply is under our feet. It’s natural gas, the same fossil fuel
BBP changes name to Alinta – Age
The utility changed its constitution to reflect the new name its bankers, also concluded this week, has warded off the threat of administration over $2.7 billion in crippling debts. But in a sign of the uphill battle facing the company, Alinta
Naperville prepares to roll out ’smart’ electricity meters – Chicago Tribune
In Naperville , the future of electricity use is coming. Beginning next year, the city will install thousands of smart meters, wireless devices that allow utilities and customers to monitor electricity use, with the goal of reducing outages, lowering
Point/counterpoint: Year in review and predictions for 2010 – Visalia Times-Delta
What a decade this has been, the 10 years through 2009 started with 2000 and the Y2K scare that never happened. That seems like long ago and almost quaint, especially after 9/11 hit us in 2001. After that nightmare, we went to war, although we almost
Rutland Region Year in Review – Rutland Herald
A little more than a year after downtown Rutland was hit hard by a June 2008 rainstorm that caused basement flooding and left some businesses closed for weeks or months, the community’s resolve was tested again. A short, midafternoon August
Affordable brands lead luxury comeback – Cape Cod Times
real estate agent, switched over last month when she gave up her Mercedes GL450 sport In the third quarter, net worth — the value of assets such as homes, bank accounts and investments, minus debts like mortgages and credit cards — rose 5
State approves 2010 Galion budget – Mansfield News Journal
GALION — The state auditor’s office approved the city’s 2010 budget and financial recovery plan. The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission — including city financial officials, acting city manager and council members — met Wednesday to
The Idiocy Of The Federal Poverty Level – DAILY KOS
Do you see a pattern here? If not, let me point it out. Follow me below the fold so you can see the idiocy of the federal poverty guidelines and the changes we need to make to it. djtyg’s diary :: :: You, if you’re a single person, can make $10,830 a
Economic downturn speeds impact of Act 1 on local school districts – MontgomeryNews.com
Part 2 of a two-part series on how local school districts are faring under The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006. Act 1 of 2006 was lauded as the first successful attempt at property tax reform in Pennsylvania in 30 years. And while it has reduced property
Chavez Orders Toyota Probe, Says Carmaker ‘Can Leave’ Venezuela – Inside Costa Rica
(Bloomberg) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ordered an investigation of Toyota Motor Corp., saying the world’s largest carmaker “can leave” should it fail to meet production quotas and technology-transfer laws. Toyota has refused to make