Indoor bloomers brighten dark, dreary days of winter

2010 All Over Again
The year in recordings, Greater Cincinnati-style A testament to the sheer quantity of quality releases by Cincinnati area artists this past year is the fact that before I went to the archives for a little memory jog about what came about in 2010, I did an off-the-top-of-my-head list and came up with 50. Immediately. In years past, the year in local recordings wrap-up has usually hovered around …

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The Tiny-House Movement and the Upside to Downsizing the American Dream
Little houses on the hillside …

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Veteran pilot provides eye above Santa Clara County for sheriff’s deputies
Rob Heyde spent more than 10 years working as an engineer for computer giants Hewlett-Packard and Apple.

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Learn to think like a farmer at Sound Waters
“Did you hear about the farmer who went on a TV show and won a whole lot of money?” Roger Sherman asks with a smile. “A friend wanted to know, ‘what are you going to do with your winnings?’”

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Indoor bloomers brighten dark, dreary days of winter
For me, having indoor plants is as much a necessity as outdoor ones.When in school, a more advanced classmate assured me I would eventually forgo all of my houseplants for the outdoor plants.Well, that has never happened. I have…

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Synthesis Energy Systems Appoints Dr. John D. Winter as SVP, Engineering and Project Operations

Copper Rises for Fourth Day, Reaches 28-Month High on Chinese Car Sales
Copper rose for a fourth day in London, reaching a 28-month high as auto sales climbed in China, the world’s largest consumer of the metal.

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Area colleges going green, saving millions
Large institutions are historically notorious for waste, but area colleges are working to combat that image and lessen their environmental impact by promoting sustainability.State legislation, approved in 2007, aims to reduce energy use at universities to 20 percent below 2004 levels by 2014.

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DuPont Expands Sustainable Solutions Capabilities and Emerging Markets Reach by Signing Agreement to Acquire MECS
DuPont has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MECS, Inc., from affiliates of American Securities LLC, advancing the company’s capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions and further expand its reach in emerging markets. Â The acquisition will expand the DuPont clean technologies portfolio with complementary science-based offerings and provide the company with further access to high …

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Business news briefs
The head of the trade group representing Pennsylvania’s beer distributors is asking members to voluntarily remove the alcoholic energy drink Four Loko from their shelves, citing health and safety concerns.

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Synthesis Energy Systems Appoints Dr. John D. Winter as SVP, Engineering and Project Operations
HOUSTON — Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYMX), an alternative energy technology company t…

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Oklahomans urged to prepare for winter weather

Drug suspect hit by car, stun gun, Tampa police say
TAMPA A 39-year-old drug suspect fleeing from undercover Tampa police this afternoon on a bicycle rode into traffic, where he was struck by a car at about the same time the officers shot him with an electric stun gun, authorities said.

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Honda stresses product, tech blitz to get back on track
Automotive News reports on Honda’s overall strategy in an interview with Honda CEO Takanobu Ito.

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Volt has no flux capacitor, but promises a lot of future fun
Jason Taylor, center, with General Motors, explains the new Chevy Volt to Steven Wurst, an employee of Praxair, Friday at The Matrix Corporate Center. GM just opened an office at Matrix and gave fellow workers in the complex test drives in their cars.

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Professor Says Electric Cars “Way of the Future”
Durand heads up a program called Ride Forward where UVA engineering students convert cars that run on gasoline to using only battery power.

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Oklahomans urged to prepare for winter weather
The first day of winter isn’t until Dec. 21 but considering the volatility of Oklahoma’s weather, emergency management directors across the state are urging residents to begin preparing for an active winter weather season now.

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Northwestern Energy forecasts stable prices this winter

Voters favor clean energy and climate legislation
American voters made plain their anger over the economy and their frustration with the party in power. But they often did something else: they supported clean energy where they could.

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Newalta Announces Third Quarter Results
CALGARY, ALBERTA– – Newalta Corporation today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

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Web Site Awards the 2011 Subaru Legacy ‘Car of the Month’ for November
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 — After increasing engine power and legroom of the Subaru Legacy for 2010, Subaru has enhanced the 2011 model with new exterior features, improved safety and technology features, as well as a new Convenience Package option for the 2.5i, earning the versatile sedan NADAguides’ November Car of the Month.

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Semi-tractors get clean-green transformation
A truck spokesman pointed out a large exhaust pipe from the engine of a parked semi-trailer truck.

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Northwestern Energy forecasts stable prices this winter
BUTTE, MT-Northwestern Energy is predicting energy prices will be similar to what consumers paid last winter.

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*How To Prepare Garden For Winter The Eco Friendly Way*

www.GreenPetsEcoLiving.com http www.facebook.com There are simple things you can do this fall and winter to take care of your garden and yard in a responsible and eco-friendly way. These easy tips for going green, will allow you to follow organic and sustainable gardening practices that…

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Nokian Tyres 2009 Winter Tire Infomercial – (Part 2) The World’s Leader in Winter Tire Technology.

A detailed explanation on why winter tires are important. Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 5, Hakkapeliitta 5 SUV, Hakkapeliitta R, Hakkapeliitta R SUV, WR G2, and WR G2 SUV vs competitors premium winter tires and all season tires. The World’s Leader in Winter Tire Technology. Winter Tires Save Lives.

Washington Gas Expects Slight Decrease in Winter Heating Bills and Encourages Customers to Prepare for Heating Season

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. , a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that all resolutions proposed to stockholders at the Company’s Annual Meeting held today were duly passed, as follows:

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12.10.2010 – PRESS RELEASE: Linde to supply hydrogen technology to US BMW plant
Linde AG / Linde to supply hydrogen technology to US BMW plant Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Syrian microfinance to combat drought
Microfinance initiatives targeting those who moved to Syrian cities, those who remained in own area.

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Chevy Volt: Lies, Damn Lies And Statistics [I Feel Gassy]
# ifeelgassy Let’s clear up one thing. Yesterday’s story on the Chevy Volt did not claim the Volt was a bad car. More »

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Washington Gas Expects Slight Decrease in Winter Heating Bills and Encourages Customers to Prepare for Heating Season
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Washington Gas announced today that its customers could expect up to a 10 percent decrease in winter heating bills compared with last winter’s bills. The reduction is attributed to gas commodity prices forecasted to be lower than in the 2009-2010 winter heating season, as well as a lower consumption forecast, based on normal weather instead of the colder-than-normal …

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Nokian Tyres 2009 Winter Tire Infomercial – (Part 1) The World’s Leader in Winter Tire Technology.

www.nokiantires.com A detailed explanation on why winter tires are important. Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 5, Hakkapeliitta 5 SUV, Hakkapeliitta R, Hakkapeliitta R SUV, WR G2, and WR G2 SUV vs competitors premium winter tires and all season tires. The World’s Leader in Winter Tire Technology. Winter Tires Save Lives.

Two Simple Ways to Improve Gas Mileage in the Winter

Along with cold weather and snow, winter brings it’s own particular challenges to maintaining and improving gas mileage. There are a few specific things you need to do in the winter to maintain good fuel economy.

Make sure your oil is the proper grade for winter. As temperatures drop it causes the oil in your car to become thicker. If it gets too thick it will not be able to properly lubricate your engine. Not only will an engine that isn’t properly lubricated use more gas but it can also sustain considerable damage. It could even cause damage to the point where the engine would need to be replaced.

Check your owners manual to determine the proper grade of oil for the winter. Generally cold temperatures require a thinner oil then you would use during warm weather. If you are using a multi-grade oil it might work just fine in the winter. Again, check your manual or ask your car dealer what the proper grade for your car is.

A second problem that cold weather brings is a change in your tire pressure. In cold weather the tire pressure drops. If your tires were at the proper pressure at 70 degrees, those same tires will be 5 to 10 pounds too low at 20 degrees and will be 7 to 14 pounds too low at zero degrees.

The most common gas robbing condition drivers face is low tire pressure. It is estimated that at least 25 per cent of all cars on the road have at least one tire that is too low. At 5 to 10 pounds under inflated you will be decreasing your miles per gallon by 2 to 4 percent.

Every 10-degree drop in ambient temperature results in a one to two pound reduction in tire pressure. If you set your pressures in November, they’ll be too low in February.

To correct and prevent the problem of low tire pressure you need to check the tire pressure on a regular basis. Check them every month at a minimum. Also check them when there is a significant fall in temperatures.

These are just two of the gas robbing situations that winter causes. You can prevent the loss of fuel economy and in fact improve gas mileage by being aware of these conditions and take steps to avoid them.

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