Upper Dublin School Board President Mike Paston receives Master School Board accreditation

Contractors brace for new building codes
OROVILLE — Everyone knew it was coming. At least, that was the word Thursday from two state building officials who spoke in Oroville to outline the new mandatory “green” building codes set to become law Jan.

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City Council approves 2011 budget
The Jacksonville City Council approved its 2011 operating budget during its Thursday meeting at City Hall.

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Small businesses get break on recycling fees
City Council decided to use the increased recycle fees to offset the costs for waste collection service to small business owners in Cape Coral.

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Topaz bridge girders removed
LAVA HOT SPRINGS — Using two cranes, construction workers lifted the girders from the old Topaz bridge Wednesday morning and set the metal structure aside to be cut into pieces and hauled to Nucor Steel for recycling.

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Upper Dublin School Board President Mike Paston receives Master School Board accreditation
In what Upper Dublin School Board Vice President Joseph Chmielewski called a “surprise presentation,” board President Michael Paston was awarded Master School Board accreditation by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association during the Dec. 13 meeting.

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DIRTY JOBS Outtakes (with Mike Rowe) – Going green

DIRTY JOBS Outtakes (with Mike Rowe) – Going green

Go Green Press Conference with Mike Love of the Beach Boys

Fairfield Iowa is the home to one of the most progressive efforts to create a sustainable community in the United States. In a press conference held last September, Mayor Ed Malloy emphasized the timeliness of this event. “This theme of energy independence is on the lips of everyone. We understand why we have to get there. It’s important for reasons of National security. It’s important for creating a sustainable future for our children, and our grand children, and beyond.” “Something good is definitely happening in terms energy independence and sustainability in Iowa, and in Fairfield specifically” says Mike Love of the Beach Boys. “The Heartland of America is perfectly positioned to lead the world in this energy independence movement. So, go green Fairfield!” Live interviews with concert producer David Lynch Foundation, Fairfield’s Mayor Ed Malloy, and a host of leaders in sustainability from the SE Iowa region will delve into details of the massive effort to provide solutions and education in twenty-three (23) SE Iowa counties. The outreach is part of a pubic-private-partnership between Iowa State University Extension, the City of Fairfield Iowa’s Commission on Sustainability, and a multitude of private citizens all working to create a sustainable future for Iowa and the world.

CareerEco Interviews Mike McQuary (aka “McQ”)

Mike McQuary sat down with CareerEco to discuss the future of the green industry and job growth. The former President of Mindspring and Earthlink now splits his time as CEO between Brash Music and RTEV (Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles). RTEV will launch its first electric automobile, the Wheego Whip, later this year.

Mike Young Rides the Vectrix Electric Moror-scooter

Presented at the New York State Electric Automobile Association meeting in Rochester, NY… Member Mike Young takes this gem out for a spin.

2009 F150 Fuel Economy Comparison with Mike Rowe form Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs

Fox Valley Ford in the North Aurora Auto Mall present the Fuel Economy Comparison of the 2009 Ford F-150 against other full size trucks.

Mike Patton To Deliver Mondo Cane in May

Memphis’ ServiceMaster on ‘green’ road with hybrid vehicles
Truck conference hears alternative-fuel pioneer Steffen.

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Miyako Hybrid Hotel Attains LEED Silver Status
The Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Torrance, California, has received LEED silver certification.

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Dell Studio Hybrid Intel Dual Core 2.1GHz Mini PC for $299 + $13 s&h
Dell Home offers the Dell Studio Hybrid Pentium Dual-Core 2.1GHz Mini Desktop PC (no monitor) in four colors (Slate pictured) for $299 with $12.95 for shipping. That’s $16 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model with …

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Porsche Exec: 918 Spyder Hybrid Supercar is Go
Last week, Porsche unveiled the stunning all-wheel-drive 918 Spyder supercar concept. Internally, and unofficially, executives say the concept has been greenlit for production.

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Mike Patton To Deliver Mondo Cane in May
A top story from this week. Mike Patton (Faith No More, Peeping Tom, Tomahawk) unveils Mondo Cane, his Italian language rock-meets-orchestra hybrid, on May 4

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