County Board approves solid-waste surchage; tax will sunset after 2012

Saturn’s rings may be debris from doomed moon
One of the solar system’s most evocative mysteries — the origin of Saturn’s rings — may be a case of cosmic murder, new research suggests. The victim: an unnamed moon of Saturn that disappeared about 4.5 billion years ago. The suspect: a disk of hydrogen gas that once surrounded…

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Kandi in Talks to Expand Consumer Pure EV Sales to Neighboring Provincial Capital City of Hangzhou
JINHUA, CHINA–(Marketwire – 12/13/10) – Kandi Technolgies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI – News ) (“Kandi” or the “Company”), a leading Chinese exporter of recreational vehicles, developer of the “CoCo” all electric LSV, and a leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) development in China, reported today efforts to develop its “Express Change” EV model and EV sales in a second city — the nearby major metropolis …

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Christmas holiday recycling schedule announced
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The South Plainfield Recycling Complex will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and on Saturday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. The complex also will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 and on Saturday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.

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Christmas holiday recycling schedule announced
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The South Plainfield Recycling Complex will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and on Saturday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. The complex also will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 and on Saturday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.

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County Board approves solid-waste surchage; tax will sunset after 2012
For 15 years, Wright County taxpayers have shouldered the brunt of paying off the county’s ill-fated compost facility. In attempt to be green before green was cool, Wright County looked to be at the forefront of the waste-management business.

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After ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 1,’ What’s Next For Emma Watson?

Morning Minutes: Nov. 26
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

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Two appointed to Springfield Environmental Advisory Commission
Two new members were appointed to the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission by the board of commissioners Nov. 10.

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Japan must be vigilant on economic outlook
Japan’s economy has achieved moderate growth, but questions remain over its sustainability. The government must watch over the economy’s propsects and remain vigilant for signs of deterioration.

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Bahrain Property and Development Association (BaPDA) board members acquaint EDB chief with goals
23 November 2010 Board members of the Bahrain Property Development Association (BaPDA), the country’s leading organization of property development professionals, had a meeting with Economic Development Board (EDB) Economic Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive Officer, Sheikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa at the EDB EDB headquarters.

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After ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 1,’ What’s Next For Emma Watson?
‘Harry Potter’ actress’ career is taking a backseat to her college education for now.

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After complaints, TSA streamlines screening of pilots

Fur makes a comeback — with more humane claims
There may be no item of clothing quite as controversial as the fur.

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Calendar
Saturday November 13, 2010 Today Music/Dance Line Dancing for Love: 7-10 p.

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Visitor Info
Line Dancing for Love: 7-10 p.m., Masonic Center, 196 Main St., Brattleboro. Line and social dancing. Co-sponsored by First Baptist Church and the Brattleboro Lodge of Masons. Special guests Deb Giaimo of Dublin, N.H., and the Monadnock Mavericks, to demonstrate and teach dances.

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When winter storms kill the lights, have a power plan
A little preparation now could keep you from being left in the cold, and the dark, during a power outage this winter.

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After complaints, TSA streamlines screening of pilots
The success of a test program at Pittsburgh International Airport will allow U.S. airline pilots to pass through security checkpoints without undergoing mandatory physical screening.

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Project Better Place 1st video after Introduction

Key points in the video: First 30 seconds : The rise of oil prices. Next minute – an overview of the electric Megane. Race between 2 Meganes – the petrol one ( yellow plateau ) vs. the electric ( read plateau ). The dream of Agassi – to heal us from the oil addiction. 01:30-02:00 A short story of Agassi: Technion ( university ) , CEO in SAP company and the forum in Davos that changed his life. 02:00-02:30 Meeting with Shimon Peres ( now our President ) – Peres convinced him to abandon his work and concentrate on the Project Better Place. 03:00-04:00 A very brief history – oil displaced electricity, the main problem was batteries. The failure of the electric car and Bob Lutz is described as the killer of EV1. But Agassi says – Bob Lutz told him a couple of weeks age that EV is THE future of cars. 04:10 – The Agassi’s business model: 3 players needed: 1. The manufacturer of EV cars 2. The producer of batteries 3. Nationalwide infrastructure of recharging points. Since the battery range is limited to 200 km – In couple of minutes the battery is replaced at service points. 05:10 – Cost of driving such a car 1/3 to 1/2 of a regular one because of the cheap electricity. 05:40 Agassi insists that a major car manufacturer is required. Agassi gets a moral support from any Israel minister incl. PM but no money. For the infrastructure he drafts 200M $ from Idan Ofer (06:00) – Ofer family controls our oil refinery business ! Agassi’s explanation to that phenomenon – oil is a source …

Life after the City: Edwin Lloyd

Priest In Conan O’Brien Case Arrested Again
A suspended Roman Catholic priest once accused of stalking late night TV personality Conan O’Brien has now been charged with harassing a Boston TV journalist.

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Chistmas tree farms prepare for busy season
At an Indiana Tree Farm the family can go together into the field to select the freshest tree possible from a variety of species while creating a family experience. Harvesting a tree from the field gives the family memories that will last through the holiday season and beyond.

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Geami, A Leading Paper Packaging Company, Announces Special Offer For Lite-Volume Shippers
The developer of eco-friendly packaging materials, Geami, has announced a special offer of $5 OFF on their Ready-to-use Roll Small Starter Kit to meet the holiday shipping needs of lite-volume shippers. The Ready-to-use Roll is a pre-made roll of packaging material that is ideal for companies that ship a fewer numbers of packages per day. (PRWeb November 16, 2010) Read the full story at …

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Life after the City: Edwin Lloyd
Former analyst Edwin Lloyd found his finance job extremely stimulating, but left to devote his time to his eco-friendly products company.

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Life after the City: Edwin Lloyd
Former analyst Edwin Lloyd found his finance job extremely stimulating, but left to devote his time to his eco-friendly products company.

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WYANDOTTE: Waste Management returns after five years off

Students pledge to recycle as part of America Recycles Day
Students were encouraged to take a life-long pledge to recycle Monday as part of America Recycles Day.

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Evening Times
A team of volunteers at a Govan charity project could not believe their eyes when a self-made millionaire handed them a cheque for £15,000.

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CHS Ecology Club, Celina Garden Club partner to sow wild seeds
Celina has been recycling for some time now, but the club that pushed for curb-side recycling in town, is just now welcoming the program to the high school campus.

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DEP Celebreates Recycling in Florida
America Recycles Day promotes recycling programs across the nation

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WYANDOTTE: Waste Management returns after five years off
WYANDOTTE — What’s old is new again. After a five-year hiatus, Waste Management of Michigan Inc. once again is the city’s waste hauler.

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One year after bankruptcy, General Motors predicts a profitable 2010

APEC ministers vow to do utmost against protectionism
Pacific Rim ministers on Thursday took a stand against the spectre of rising protectionism, pledging not to introduce new barriers against free trade for the next three years.

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APEC ministers vow to do utmost against protectionism
Pacific Rim ministers on Thursday took a stand against the spectre of rising protectionism, pledging not to introduce new barriers against free trade for the next three years.

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China XD Plastics Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results
China XD Plastics Company Limited , , a leading Chinese developer, manufacturer, and distributor of modified plastics primarily for use in automotive applications in China, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Â Â

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Explosives possibly in vehicle near Rowan Co. Airport
An emergency situation shut down the Rowan County Airport for a couple of hours Tuesday afternoon. Salisbury Police report they were investigating a possible explosive device in a white SUV. It was located near, but not on, the property of the airport and the North Carolina National Guard.

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One year after bankruptcy, General Motors predicts a profitable 2010
General Motors has reported a $2 billion profit for the third quarter, and next week, the company plans an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Cummins gains after Goldman names it a top pick

Spotlight on Young Global Leader: Heather Fleming
See Fleming talk about her passion for the work she does in this video. Are Women Taking Over the Economy? By Lisa Robbins , September 13, 2010 Are women taking over the economy? Recent statistics show women have come out ahead of men in…

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MESTRENGTH Sports Nutrition, Inc. Launches MESTRENGTH® Strength and Conditioning Sports Drink Mix
Mestrength, Inc., (www.mestrength.com), having completed its test marketing with 10,000 lucky tasters, has today announced the official launch of its radically different and healthy Strength and Conditioning sports drink mix for adults featuring 5 important electrolytes, creatine, zero calories and no caffeine.

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Federal agencies launch bid to reduce carbon footprint
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it will design energy-efficient weapons systems, and the Navy will build a carrier strike group of nuclear ships powered by biofuel. Pentagon – Carbon footprint – Weapon – Environment – Carbon Cycle

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Thailand can learn from China’s mass-transit initiatives
KI Woo looks at why China may provide answers for our future mass-transit systems

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Cummins gains after Goldman names it a top pick
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of Cummins Inc. rose Monday after a Goldman Sachs research analyst named it a top pick, saying he expects the stock to gain because of the engine maker’s strong sales growth.

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Getting Better Gas Mileage Excuse 2 of 4: After A Tune-up, My Car Can’t Get Better Gas Mileage

GetTheBestFuelMileage.com Why do people believe that getting better gas mileage is not possible for them? I have told several people: “Did you know that there a lot of things you can do to improve the gas mileage in your vehicle? And these are not rocket science things either. They are down-to-earth, honest-to-goodness, tips, tricks, and tweaks that almost anyone can do to make their car, any car, run better.” But every time I offer this claim, people instantly protest and raise a number of questions. Such as: My car will never get any better mileage than it does now after a good tune-up. Its dependable now and I dont want to mess it up. In other words, dont fix what isn’t broke. The best tweaks, tips, and tricks that either myself or a good mechanic will always suggest to people will never make your engine run worse. I mean, think about it. Getting better mileage depends on making your engine run better. And most of the tweaks, if they stop working, just make your engine go back to running like it does now. Of course some people, in their gusto to make modifications, are sloppy, and shouldnt be attempting it without knowledgeable supervision anyway. So if you can get past the mental blocks that prevent many people from accepting that they CAN get better gas mileage, then you CAN get better gas mileage and save yourself a ton of money. To get more than 40 simple tips that almost anyone can do at home to improve your average car’s fuel efficiency by 20%, 30%, 40%, or even …

COMMODITIES-Oil, copper rally after strong US, China data

Oil Trades Near $74 After Rising Most in a Month on Manufacturing Reports
Oil traded near $74 a barrel after rising the most in a month as manufacturing in the U.S. and China, the world’s biggest energy-consuming countries, accelerated in August at a faster pace than forecast.

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Ford Market Share Gains Continue in August as Buyers Turn to Lineup of High-Quality, Fuel-Efficient Products
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Cleaner Cars, A to D
Proposed stickers for cars and light trucks would make it easier to see whether you’re buying a fuel-efficient one or a guzzler.

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Confidence intact but happiness down
The recent unrest and prolonged demonstration in the Rajprasong area had only a slight impact on the confidence of Bangkokians in the domestic economy, according to the Thailand Marketing Research Society’s “ThaiView 14″ survey.

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COMMODITIES-Oil, copper rally after strong US, China data
COMMODITIES-Oil, copper rally after strong US, China data

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