The Largest Green Wall in North America

First it was the introduction of vegetated roof tops. The same technology goes vertical. The Green Living Wall consists of vegetation being applied to extreme slopes or vertical surfaces. Like Green Roofs the Green Living Wall will produce a variety of environmental benefits such as: preventing heat gain by shading and evapotranspiration, (Unlike trellis systems with vines that only produce shading), curbing the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHI) preventing concrete and granite from acting like charcoal heating the inner city, places to grow produce and food and an inspiring introduction to adding vegetation to an otherwise concrete oasis. It also serves as “Marketing Genius”….www.agreenroof.com

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Local dam boasts efficient power
By Brent Hogan crime@couriernews.com The Dardanelle Lock and Dam was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1946. Overall construction of the project did not begin until 1957, and since that time, the dam system has been a landmark in the Arkansas River Valley.

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China Forms Electric Vehicle Industry Association
BEIJING, Aug 19 (Bernama) — Sixteen Chinese state- owned enterprises have teamed up to form an electric vehicle industry association in Beijing aimed at developing electric cars.

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Direct ChassisLink to Expand Into Southeast, Gulf
Direct ChassisLink said it will expand its chassis program to the Southeast and Gulf inland regions starting Sept. 7. The expansion will include Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta and Dalton, Ga.; Charlotte, N.C.; Memphis and Nashville, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla.

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Cruise ships deliver tourism and pollution to Northwest waters
While some of the behemoth vessels visiting Puget Sound are making efforts to curb waste, others look for ways to cut corners.

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2009 Suzuki SX4 Touring review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car? Nothing major so far. I only had a minor problem with the gas gauge not rising to the “full” mark after a fill up. The problem fixed itself. I took the car into the dealer anyway, and they could find nothing wrong with it.

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Viridity Software Named Red Herring Top 100 North America Award Winner

Pa. mat-maker finds yoga soothes economy’s sting
CONSHOHOKEN, Pa. — As the region stumbles around in a recession hangover, Dean Jerrehian is an odd assemblage of calm, cheerfulness, and optimism for a guy making a living in one of the economy’s hardest-hit sectors — manufacturing. He credits yoga. No, not his practice of it, though he does an impressive downward dog. Jerrehian’s happy place [...]

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Sustainability Tip: Conservation at work
The places where we work, shop, play, and learn account fornearly half the nation’s energy use.

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Create “green campuses” to combat Climate Change – Angara
July 23, 2010. Senator Edgardo J. Angara renewed his call to make renewable energy a key element in combatting climate change and pursuing the road to energy independence. “The global economy is turning a green leaf with the emergence of clean-energy industries, with universities at its forefront. By 2014…

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HAVE YOUR SAY: New owners in the swing of it at St Andrews Beach
A PRIVATE syndicate has bought the former strife-plagued St Andrews Beach golf resort.

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Viridity Software Named Red Herring Top 100 North America Award Winner
Viridity Software, the leader in data center energy resource management solutions, today announced that it has been named a Red Herring Top 100 North America Award winner. Â

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All New Ford Hybrid will Save America and Detroit! 2010 Fusi

All New Ford Hybrid will Save America and Detroit! 2010 Fusion Hybrid to Power Americans in the Battle for Greater Fuel Economy With the economy on shaky ground and gas prices in constant flux, Americans are looking for new ways to save. To help consumers win the battle for greater fuel economy, Ford Motor Company is introducing the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America: the 2010 Fusion Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid will best the Toyota Camry Hybrid by at least 6 mpg in the city while meeting the needs of today’s fuel-conscious consumers. It achieves a better range of travel on battery power at a greater speed – due to a more fuel-efficient transition between the battery-powered motor and the gasoline-driven engine. The Fusion Hybrid also offers drivers a way to be more connected to the hybrid driving experience with unique instruments that help optimize performance. Technology like SmartGauge with EcoGuide features two display screens showing different levels of information – including fuel and battery power levels, average and instant miles-per-gallon – to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency. The 2010 Fusion Hybrid will arrive in dealer showrooms in the spring of 2009.

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan in America

Daimler Plans Expansion At Detroit-Area Diesel Engine Facility
Daimler Plans Expansion At Detroit-Area Diesel Engine Facility

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2011 Toyota Tacoma: Production Moved To Texas, More Automatics
Toyota has announced pricing and released details regarding its Toyota Tacoma compact (or mid-size) pickup for 2011.

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DP Student Engineers Win National Contest
The team will present its design for a “Dashboard of the Future” in Detroit.

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Ford Cuts Vehicle CO2 Emissions, Inches Up Fuel Economy
DEARBORN, MI — Last year, Ford cut its new vehicles’ carbon dioxide emissions by 12 percent, slightly improved fleet fuel economy, exceeded its water and landfill waste goals, saved $15 million with energy efficiency efforts and increased its use of recycled, renewable and lightweight materials.

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1979 Buick Electra Limited from North America – Comments

Local lawmaker fighting for pay raise for legislative assistants
Jeremy Alford Capitol Correspondent BATON ROUGE — A lawmaker whose district includes northern Terrebonne Parish overcame a hurdle Tuesday in his drive to increase the pay of legislative assistants.

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Economy hitches a ride as sales of pickups take off
If you want a hint about the economic recovery, follow that truck.

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Data: Owe money Search delinquent Wisconsin taxpayers
The Post-Crescent has compiled databases on a variety of topics. Click on the headline to view several featured databases.

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For Now, Deepwater Drilling in Energy Plan
It may be decades before the oil industry can restore confidence in its ability to handle deepwater drilling. By then, we may have breakthroughs in biofuels or batteries that give us an alternative.

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1979 Buick Electra Limited from North America – Comments
Engine was rebuilt soon after purchase due to compression loss in one cylinder (it would have cost almost the same amount of money to tear into the motor to find out exactly what went wrong).

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2002 BMW M3 from North America – Comments

Greenpeace protests Japan’s prosecution of whale activists
AFP – Dozens of protestors on Tuesday decried Japan’s prosecution of two anti-whaling activists facing 18 months in prison for snatching a case of whale meat.

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Police charge whole family in Motel 6 murder
A drifter said he murdered an elderly man in a motel last month “for my family” — and then his family helped him cover up the slaying, pawn items he stole from the man and hide from authorities, according to police and court documents.

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Coast guard to probe report of new Gulf spill: official
AFP – US authorities will investigate reports that another oil spill is sullying Gulf of Mexico waters not far from the site of the BP disaster, the top official overseeing the cleanup and containment effort said Tuesday.

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Tackling your kids’ summertime boredom
With millions of American schoolchildren starting summer vacation, cries of “I’m bored” will soon ring out across the nation. Swimming lessons and trips to the mall can fill only so many hours. Before you give up and hand over the TV remote, consider some activities that can be productive, safe and fun for kids of all ages.

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2002 BMW M3 from North America – Comments
Nothing at all. To make a long story short, I’ve always wanted basic transportation with a little “oomph” behind it. At the same time, I wanted something I wouldn’t feel too bad about driving down a gravel road — hence my previous car, a Subaru Impreza WRX.

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1998 Jeep Wrangler SE from North America – Comments

Hyundai has faith in facelift
SUV gets exterior tweaks, new engines and a price freeze

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HTC EVO 4G $200, On Sale June 4th
Sprint’s first 4G smartphone, the EVO 4G, will go on sale on June 4th for $200 after a mail-in rebate (the full price is $450, but if you grab one from Best Buy, you’ll get the discount applied when you buy).

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Dover: Martin – Friday media visit
MARK MARTIN, NO. 5 GODADDY.COM CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed racing at Dover, All Star race, different on-track strategies for different drivers and other topics.

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Ford, U-M students send socially-connected Fiestas on cross-country roadtrip, aim to become Mayor of the USA
Ford is certainly no stranger to internet-connected cars, but it looks like it’s now truly stepped up its game with a little help from some University of Michigan students, who have teamed up to send two Fiestas on a socially-networked, cross-country road trip. The two cars (part of the American Journey 2.0 project) apparently each pack a similar trunk-full of gear — including both WiMAX and EV …

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1998 Jeep Wrangler SE from North America – Comments
I’ve owned 3 Wranglers; two 1995 YJs and a 2003 TJ Sahara (which I purchased brand new). Although I have enjoyed them all, I much prefer the old school YJs.

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Drive Again, America!: Keeping Your Vehicle Fuel Efficient.

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As America recovers from its economic crisis and fuel prices continue to drop, the impact has left countless Americans with mixed feelings about their ability to return to the roads: fearing the return of high fuel prices. But, with the right information at your disposal, driving our roads, again, will bring you joy and comfort. Learn the simple facts and secrets of making any automobile fuel efficient.

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