Algae adds risk to water

September 8, 2010 by  
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Vikings-Saint: Great way to get going
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Maybe this time Brett Favre won’t get picked off with victory in his grasp.

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Vikings-Saint: Great way to get going
FILE – This June 14, 2010, file photo shows New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis leaving the field at the football teams minicamp, in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets announced early Monday morning Sept. 6, 2010, that they have agreed to a fnew contract with Revis.

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Vikings-Saint: Great way to get going
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Maybe this time Brett Favre won’t get picked off with victory in his grasp.

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Green Bay parts ways with Allen Barbre
On Saturday, the Packers placed guard Allen Barbre on injured reserve.On Monday, they severed ties with him.Per a league source, Barbe and the Packers reached an injury settlement, which means that Barbre and the Packers have parted ways.The fourth-round pick…

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Algae adds risk to water
Health officials have issued a blue-green algae warning for Meyers Pier in Belleville. The warning was issued Friday evening after the dangerous bacteria, which poses a potential health risk, was spotted in the bay at Meyers Pier Marina, located at the foot of South Front Street.[...]

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City adds two new hybrid vehicles

August 23, 2010 by  
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Hillside Elementary has green roof in time for start of school
With only a handful of green roofs adorning local buildings, the completion of Hillside Elementary School’s project this week is exciting, according to Steve Burgo, Tredyffrin Township engineer and township project manager. The project, first discussed in 2007 between Tredyffrin Township and the Valley Creek Restoration Partnership, is officially complete in time for the 2010-2011 school year.

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Dynamic Ventures Corp (OTC BB: DYNV) announces Information and Outlook on wholly owned subsidiary EZ-Build Systems
EZ-Build Systems is one of the most respected North American providers of affordable, easy to assemble residential and commercial buildings. EZ-Build provides superior quality; cost effective, higher resale value and LEED certified buildings based on green-building principles.

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Cheetos bags, diapers remade into trash cans
How green is your trash can? Recycling firm TerraCycle has created plastic garbage cans out of chip bags. The process reportedly produces about 40 percent less CO2 emissions compared with virgin plastic.

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Stray cats strut Istanbul’s streets, a symbol of tradition in a churning metropolis
When President Obama visited Turkey last year, he paused to stroke a tabby cat at the former Byzantine church of Haghia Sophia while Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan looked on with a …

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City adds two new hybrid vehicles
The City of Littleton has unveiled the newest tool in its going-green arsenal.

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HP adds three green patents to public domain “commons”

July 3, 2010 by  
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8 ways to green 4th of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Summer’s hottest holiday will no doubt call for backyard barbecuing, fireworks and maybe even a dip in the pool. Here’s how to throw a little green into your mix of red, white and blue.

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Green Auto Chases Tesla in Electric Auto Market
DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – 07/01/10) – Green Automotive Company Inc. (Pinksheets: GACR – News ) announced today that the company is hot on the trail of new Electric Car Manufacturer, Tesla Motors — after their record breaking new IPO. Tesla Motors, Inc. www.teslamotors.com , a manufacturer of highway-capable fully electric vehicles and electric vehicle powertrain …

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Strickland: NW Ohio a solar energy hub
Northwest Ohio is known for its green energy companies. The region was named as a solar energy hub to create jobs by Gov. Ted Strickland during a visit to the University of Toledo on Wednesday.

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Green Cremation, Burials Offer Sustainability in Death
Funerals get Gore-y. When is a green burial inappropriate? We’re all for biodegradable coffins and environmentally sound funerals, but some recently-introduced methods may go too far. Chemical & Engineering News points us to a number of possibilities for green–and slightly gruesome–burials and cremations. A wSwedish company called Promessa , for example, plans to dunk corpses into liquid …

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HP adds three green patents to public domain “commons”
GreenBiz Staff, BusinessGreen , Friday 2 July 2010 at 09:56:00 HP latest firm to open up green intellectual property to the Eco-Patent Commons initiative HP became the latest company to release some of its intellectual property to the public good, with three green patents added to the Eco-Patent Commons yesterday. The Commons is an initiative managed by the World Business Council on Sustainable …

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Honda adds another hybrid car, 2-seat CR-Z

June 26, 2010 by  
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10 ways to save money on gasoline
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Honda Defends Fuel Efficiency Lead as Hyundai Gains
Takanobu Ito became a star at Honda Motor Co. with his work on the NSX sports car, the company’s most powerful model. Now, as chief executive officer, he’s focusing on fuel efficiency as Ford Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. threaten Honda’s leading position in North America.

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Hike with a park ranger through McKittrick Canyon
PINE SPRINGS, Texas — McKittrick Canyon is one of the best places to witness the diversity of life found in the Guadalupe Mountains.

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Fourth travel to be up nearly 20 percent
There will be more people traveling for the Independence Day weekend this year, according to the AAA Chicago Motor Club, and most of the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who will be heading out will be driving.

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Honda adds another hybrid car, 2-seat CR-Z
By ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press Honda is at it again – building a fuel-sipping, two-seat gasoline-electric hybrid car. This time, though, the car is not just thrifty, it’s comfortable and lively.

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For safety, Nissan adds sound to electric Leaf

June 19, 2010 by  
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New U.A.W. Leader Hopes to Revitalize Membership
Bob King was elected U.A.W. president, and will negotiate with carmakers on a union contract next year, when the Big Three are expected to be profitable.

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Classic cars, street rods to roll in for annual show
More than 1,000 classic and custom cars and street rods are expected to flood downtown Pismo Beach this weekend during the 25th annual Classic at Pismo Beach Car Show.

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Classic cars, street rods to roll into Pismo for show
More than 1,000 classic and custom cars and street rods are expected to flood downtown Pismo Beach this weekend during the 25th annual Classic at Pismo Beach Car Show.

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friday, june 11
rock, etc. Virion/Avalon Metal. Arctica. 6 p.m. Dmitry Gurovich and Denis Kirillov Improvized music. Chinese Pilot Jao Da. 8 p.m. Anna Nova Glam rock.

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For safety, Nissan adds sound to electric Leaf
It was quiet. Maybe too quiet. With advocates for pedestrians and the blind warning that hybrid and electric cars could catch strollers unaware, the designers of the Nissan Leaf have added sound effects to the otherwise nearly silent electric vehicle. After… Nissan Leaf – Electric car – Nissan Motors – Electric vehicle – Automobile

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Reportlinker Adds China’s Solar Photovoltaic Industry Development: Major Forecasts, Industry Trends and Key Companies …

June 8, 2010 by  
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Significant fuel savings possible for cars, SUVs
Report: Significant fuel savings possible for cars, light trucks but consumers must pay for it

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School board voted to restore teacher salaries in 1935
Seventy-five years ago, June 3 1935, the Berkeley school board “voted a 5 percent restoration of salaries for all school employees” over objections of the new school board majority that had been elected in May, but not yet taken office.

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11.5% Volume Increase In New Light Vehicle Units And Pent-Up Demand For Vehicle Sales Shows Industry Analyst A Strong …
67 WALL STREET, New York – June 2, 2010 – The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Transportation and Automotive Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by …

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An interesting Neighbor
Her life started across the bridge, but for the last 50 years or so, Jane Clark Smith has made the Purcell side of the bridge her home. “Being reared just across the river in Lexington, we always knew the bridge belonged to us,” Jane said.

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Reportlinker Adds China’s Solar Photovoltaic Industry Development: Major Forecasts, Industry Trends and Key Companies …
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Michelin adds sunflower oil to new tire for luxury vehicles

May 31, 2010 by  
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South Jersey Skies: Watching space tracks
Two weeks ago last night there were a number of people in Gloucester County who saw the International Space Station (ISS) fade into view near the thin crescent moon, pass by bright Venus in the west, then arc brightly across the sky to the south and disappear in the Earth’s shadow.

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Austerity a ‘sham’ as minister is chauffeured to Dunkirk
LESS than a week after David Cameron ordered his government to abandon first-class travel and limit use of official cars, a Tory minister has had a chauffeur-driven Ford Mondeo ferried to France for a 24-hour trip.

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Long Beach Wilson engineers envision a novel ‘green’ truck
Toy truck, fan add up to inventive notion by club members.

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Green studies growing faster than green jobs
CLEMSON — For Clemson University students Jeff Plumblee and Jackie Blizzard, civil engineering is about more than building better cars or stronger bridges. They are among an increasing number of students seeking a greener curriculum to prepare them for jobs of the future — “green jobs” that aren’t growing as fast as the nation’s crop of college graduates.

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Michelin adds sunflower oil to new tire for luxury vehicles
Michelin North America’s is mixing a little sunflower oil into a new line of tires that give motorists improved stoppijng power.

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StarTran adds eco-friendly buses to Lincoln routes

May 1, 2010 by  
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Best And Worst Sustainable Seafood Supermarkets (PHOTOS)
Greenpeace has released the fourth update of their Carting Away the Oceans report, where they give us the latest review of the best and worst sustainable seafood supermarkets for 2010. In an effort to push for an environmentally friendly and sustainable seafood marketplace, Greenpeace has done an in-depth ranking of 20 popular seafood retailers, rating them on factors like their seafood policies …

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Millionaire wins legal battle to build Robinson Crusoe-style family hideaway on Poole Harbour island
Edward Iliffe, 41, bought the aptly-named Green Island for £2.5million and intends to run it as an environmentally-friendly family home.

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LDS Church unveils plans for eco-friendly building in Eagle Mtn.
Earth Day was last week, but every day will be environmentally conscious at five church buildings that are part of a new pilot program recently launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai

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The Printroom opts for ‘environmentally friendly’ Perfecta guillotine
Commercial printer The Printroom has cited environmental reasons for the purchase of a Perfecta 115 guillotine from Intelligent Finishing Solutions.

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StarTran adds eco-friendly buses to Lincoln routes
By: Sustainability is becoming a key word in the city of Lincoln and at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Thanks to fede…

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Reportlinker Adds Fuel Cell Vehicles

March 18, 2010 by  
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World journal
A blowout and fire that erupted at a natural gas well in northwestern Alberta Feb. 24 have been capped.

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Low Speed Electric Vehicles For Seoul Government’s Official Use
SEOUL, March 13 (Bernama) — The Seoul metropolitan government will introduce dozens of low-speed electric vehicles for official use for the first time this year as part of efforts to promote environmently friendly cars, city officials said.

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Supercritical Fuel Combustion Could Drastically Improve Efficiency
Transonic Combustion’s fuel injection system aims to blow hybrid technologies out of the water.

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Toyota Unit Suspends Production After Employee Dies (Update1)
March 12 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Auto Body Co. , a unit of Toyota Motor Corp., stopped production at a Japan plant for three hours after a male employee was found dead today.

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Reportlinker Adds Fuel Cell Vehicles
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Bowen Family Homes Adds New Home Design at Deerfield Green

February 24, 2010 by  
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Gorgeous Tiger Photos, How To Live Cheap and Green as A Frugan, World’s Smallest Electric Bike, and More!
Good news from our friends at Planet Green and Treehugger.

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Turn Your Old Car Into New
Owning a car is a one time affair for most Indians and they want their car to brand new car always. Though the task is little difficult but not impossible. With regular maintenance and proper care can give your car a long life.

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Two People Thrown From Car in I-79 Accident
The northbound lanes of Interstate 79 between Clendenin and Elkview are back open after a single vehicle accident.

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Insurance driving up cost of rural living
SYDNEY’S Transport Blueprint could mean higher costs and little return for country drivers.

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Bowen Family Homes Adds New Home Design at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes’ popular Brownstone style town home community, Deerfield Green in Milton, recently added The Chadwick floor plan, a three bedroom, two and a half bath, two story home that includes a loft that can be converted into a fourth bedroom. Homes start at $199,900.

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