Palin on health care Oct 10, 2008
During her two years in office, she has focused almost exclusively on ethics reform and high-stakes efforts to reform oil taxes and stimulate progress on an Alaska gas pipeline to the Lower 48. Gov. Palin did recognize that Alaska's health care services are in trouble. (Anchorage Daily News)
Michelle Obama praises Palin Oct 10, 2008
" during the vice-presidential debate, the Governor of Alaska was calling on Americans to explore the vast reserves of oil and gas that lie under the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off Alaska's north coast. Her comments weren't appreciated among the Inupiat Eskimos of Barrow, as they prepared for autumn whaling. This is the biggest moment in their calendar. Harry Brower Junior, chairman of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, has serious worries about the effects of oil and gas exploration. "As a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Gettinggrandma off the road Oct 10, 2008
That wasnt the case back in 2003 when an 86 year-old man confused the gas pedal for the brake and drove his Buick into a crowded farmers market in Santa Monica, Calif. That day, George Russell Weller killed 10 people and injured about 70 more. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama purchases half hour of primetime on CBS, also in talks with FOX, NBC... DEVELOPING... Oct 10, 2008
Such ignorance is gasoline for the B. Hussein supporters ... Never mind that anthropogenic global warming is an UNPROVEN MYTH (the key greenhouse gas happens to be water vapor, not carbon dioxide which is less than 0 ... Democrats and their enviro-whacko allies have turned the oil and gas spigots off and prevented building nuke power plants and oil refineries for the last 35+ years. (The Drudge Report)
Oil plummets to $82... Oct 10, 2008
32 a gallon, while gasoline prices dropped 8 ... Natural gas for November delivery rose 6. (The Drudge Report)
Dalai Lama to have gallstone surgery Oct 10, 2008
Protesters lose limbs as police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters. Comment Central. (Times Online)
Thai protest leaders surrender - and are freed immediately Oct 10, 2008
Get your copy of New Order: Power, Corruption & Lies at WHSmith today. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
Industrial park blast kills man Oct 10, 2008
"Welding one place where you get all these hazardous materials, all this gas and oil. Whoever made that decision?" he said ... "Welding one place where you get all these hazardous materials, all this gas and oil. Whoever made that decision?" he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Dow falls below 9,000 Oct 10, 2008
American Oil & Gas Inc. (AEZ) -23. 19%, closing at $1. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
WA Governor Gregoire Responds to Ro... Oct 10, 2008
New Mexico , the experience candidate of the 2008 presidential primary, applauded Gregoire for her authorship of the Western Climate Initiative, a Kyoto-like agreement between 7 US states and 4 Canadian provinces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in alternative energy. Washington is fifth in the nation for wind power, recently opened a large solar panel manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, and has a new biodiesel production plant in Hoquiam. (Suite101.com)
How to Survive in Tough Times Oct 10, 2008
This saves enormous amounts of money on insurance, maintenance, gas, parking, etc. How much excessive insurance do you have. (Suite101.com)
IRS, AARP, other groups offer help with stimulus checks Oct 10, 2008
The $300 will help pay for gas to go to the veterans hospital in Gainesville, he said. Also, Ross was referred to experts who help prepare tax returns at no charge for low-income people. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
500 police bid to restore calm in Acre after Arab-Jewish riots Oct 10, 2008
For part of Thursday evening, the city was in lockdown, its entrances temporarily closed off, as hundreds of riot and border police armed with water cannons and tear gas worked to restore calm to Acre's streets ... "We used tear gas and other means to disperse the [Arab] group heading toward Ben-Gurion, thereby preventing a far more serous incident. Lives were saved because of this action," Shaked said. (Jerusalem Post)
Canada's Harper Sharpens Attacks on Liberals to Stem Poll Slide Oct 10, 2008
Harper also said a Liberal Party proposal to tax greenhouse gas emissions would trigger a bigger crisis. It comes down to a very simple choice,'' Harper, 49, told reporters at a campaign stop in Richmond, British Columbia. (Bloomberg)
Facing the Carbon Footprint -- Applying Information Technology to Reducing Emissions Oct 10, 2008
Utility customers care about climate change and their utility's role in reducing green house gas (GHG), there is likely to be increased regulation in this area in North America, either with a cap and trade or carbon tax ... Investing in Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) aka "Clean Coal" technology ... According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "a continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) is the total equipment necessary for the determination of a gas or... (Energy Pulse, CO)
The 'Bomb Factory' Oct 10, 2008
HE died from burns four weeks after the Jeep laden with petrol and gas canisters was rammed into Glasgow airport's terminal, the court was told. Mr Laidlaw said Ahmed, from Bangalore, India, was from a medical family with both parents and a brother, Sabeel, working in the profession. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Frosted doors hiding cigarettes from view Oct 10, 2008
"We thought it was unjust to single us out and publicly defame supermarkets while allowing smaller stores and gas stations to operate unscathed," she said. Tobacco sales account for about 3 percent of revenue in grocery stores, according to the Food Alliance Industry of New York State, which represents large and small grocery stores. (Albany Times Union)
Silver lining Oct 10, 2008
Just since 1994, we've discovered 54 new lemur species on the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar ... At least and possibly much more than 20% of the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change come from forest destruction - that's more than from all the world's cars, trucks, airplanes and trains combined ... Anyone who maintains photosynthetic gas- processing and forest matter-processing,(i. (BBC News -- Science)
Daryl Cagle'sCartoon Weblog Oct 10, 2008
Want to save a ton of money on gas. Get out of your car and on a scooter. (MSNBC -- TV)
Genome Of Parasite That Causes Relapsing Malaria Decoded Oct 10, 2008
Geographers have projected temperature increases due to greenhouse gas emissions to reach a not-so-chilling conclusion: climate zones will shift and. . (Science Daily)
Many feared dead in air crash at Thai resort Oct 8, 2008
Protesters lose limbs as police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters. Comment Central. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Calm returns to Bangkok after bloody rioting Oct 8, 2008
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat sought to reassure foreign diplomats that his government was in control of the country, later telling reporters that he had justified the use of tear gas against protesters as the "international standard" for restoring civil order ... A day earlier, anti-government protesters besieged the legislature and trapped lawmakers inside for several hours as police outside fired countless volleys of tear gas trying to clear the area ... Demonstrators accused police of... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How can Nebraska possibly vote Republican? Oct 8, 2008
we dont use Oct 1, 2008 8:56 PM ethanol fuel and get alot better gas mileage ... So in the long run you are paying more taxes for ethanol than gas ... Future gas lines are not going to be a problem because few will have the ability to pay. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Rainbow serpent reaches out to Rome Oct 8, 2008
Ms Rebgetz said it was only a coincidence that Eni is developing the Blacktip Gas pipeline from a gas field in the sea off Wadeye to Darwin. "We are very proud of our school, which has faced many disadvantages, being able to produce such a high quality piece of work with their students" she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Thai Anti-Government Protesters Vow to Continue After Deadly Street Fights Oct 8, 2008
Police fired tear gas at demonstrators who surrounded the Parliament building to prevent lawmakers from hearing Prime Minister 's first policy statement. Protesters responded with guns and other weapons; three police officers were shot and one was stabbed with a flagpole, officials said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Full Text Of The Debate Oct 8, 2008
We have to have all of the above, alternative fuels, wind, tide, solar, natural gas, clean coal technology ... 80 here in Nashville for gasoline, and it could go up ... I traveled all over the world looking at the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, Joe Lieberman and I.. (CBS News)
Geothermal Energy Gathering Steam Oct 8, 2008
The financial meltdown on Wall Street, soaring oil prices, the volatility of the natural gas market, concern about global warming and a new administration assuming the White House are driving increasing demand for the energy produced by harnessing heat from beneath the earth's surface, they said. "There is not going to be another opportunity like there is now," said Rebecca Wagner, a former manager at a geothermal development company who serves on the state , which has the most potential... (CBS News)
UN agency urges review of biofuel policies and subsidies Oct 8, 2008
In releasing the report, the UN joins other environmental groups and prominent international experts who have called for an end to - or at least a serious overhaul of - subsidies for biofuels, which are cleaner, plant-based fuels that can be substituted for oil and gas in some circumstances. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development concluded this summer that government support of biofuel production in OECD countries was hugely expensive and "had a limited impact on reducing... (Boston Globe)
Audience hangs tough in Nashville Oct 8, 2008
Obama's team had done its homework, and he swiftly spouted out the fact that gas cost $3. 80 per gallon in Nashville. (Boston Globe)
Depleted Red Cross to receive $100m Oct 8, 2008
illinois Leaky generator may have killed 4 HAMBURG - A leaky generator probably was the source of carbon monoxide gas that filled a Mississippi River houseboat, killing two couples during a weekend birthday celebration, investigators said. The houseboat where four people were found dead Sunday had a carbon-monoxide detector, but it didn't have any batteries in it, Illinois Department of Natural Resources spokesman Chris McCloud said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Divers shed light on wreck of Portland Oct 8, 2008
At that depth, the air we breathe on land would be toxic, so the men carried tanks of mixed gas instead of compressed air, mostly helium with small portions of oxygen. Diving to the Portland was so demanding that Foster is not sure he'll return when the waters warm up next summer. (Boston Globe)
The Young Pro Oct 8, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
1 dead as Thai police, protestors clash Oct 8, 2008
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai protesters demanding the government resign set fire to cars and threw bottles and metal barricades at police, who used tear gas to break through their blockade around Parliament Tuesday ... Clashes continued throughout the day, with police firing tear gas at protesters, who were armed with batons and slingshots and who threw bottles, metal barriers and firecrackers at police ... In the afternoon, riot police fired volleys of tear gas to break through the protesters'... (MSNBC -- International)
Tropical storm hits Mexico's gulf coast Oct 8, 2008
Mexico's state oil company said it had evacuated 33 workers from four offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, closed six wells and shut down a natural gas processing plant in Veracruz state ahead of Marco's arrival. Mexico's Communications and Transportation Department also ordered the ports of Nautla and Alvarado closed to small vessels. (MSNBC -- International)
Energy topics dominate gov debate Oct 8, 2008
Schweitzer, however, insisted his administration is largely responsible for increased production of oil, natural gas, coal and electricity in Montana during his first term in office an assertion Brown disputed several times during the hour-long debate. The Democratic governor noted his role in bringing together the Crow Indian Tribe and an Australian developer who wants to build a coal-gasification and fuel-production plant on the Crow Reservation in southeastern Montana ... For example,... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Protesters decry Peru corruption Oct 8, 2008
Trouble broke out when a group that did not appear to be linked to the main protest began throwing stones at the police, who responded with tear gas ... Peru's energy sector has pushed hard to attract billions of dollars in foreign investment in the country's huge mining industry and its fast-growing oil and gas sector. (BBC News)
Thai protesters vow to press on Oct 8, 2008
The protesters barricaded the building and trapped lawmakers inside for several hours as police outside fired volleys of tear gas in the crowds to try to clear the area ... Demonstrators accused police of using stun grenades, but the authorities said they only used tear gas. (BBC News)
Sun Generates Nearly 75% of Power at Fresh & Easy Distribution Center Oct 8, 2008
The company is a pilot member of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) volume certification program, recycles or reuses all its display and shipping materials, and voluntarily discloses its greenhouse gas emissions. About Fresh Neighborhood Market At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. (PR Newswire)
Smurfit-Stone Opens High-Tech Plant in Los Angeles Capping $42 Million Investment Oct 8, 2008
Smurfit-Stone has made great strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its facilities, reducing the burning of fossil fuels by approximately 20 percent since 1998. As a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, Smurfit-Stone has committed to achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions of six percent below baseline by 2010. (PR Newswire)
In quotes: McCain v Obama Oct 8, 2008
We have to have all of the above, alternative fuels, wind, tide, solar, natural gas, clean coal technology. Obama: Our goal should be, in 10 year's time, we are free of dependence on Middle Eastern oil. (BBC News -- Americas)
Debate: As it happened Oct 8, 2008
2033 BBC North America editor Justin Webb: Obama knows how much petrol (gas) is in Nashville. Interesting that he puts energy above health as a priority - he would not have done that before gas got so pricey. (BBC News -- Americas)
Historical thoughts on Barak Obama's position Oct 8, 2008
John wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:32 AM:" Senator Obama is going to raise taxes, however, ONLY FOR PEOPLE MAKING OVER $250,000/YEAR. I don't know about you, but I don't make quite that much. Maybe you do. He is also going to tax oil windfall taxes. I have no problem with that, considering that I am giving them a ton of money when I fill up my gas tank. McCain is not raising taxes for anyone. However, he has no plan for paying off our deficit in case you care about it. I am a fiscal conservative, and... (New Iberia, LA)
Thai government takes a tougher tack Oct 8, 2008
BANGKOK - Thailand's evolving political crisis took another violent turn on Tuesday when police fired canisters of teargas at anti-government protesters who had moved to occupy the grounds of parliament the night before a crucial policy debate to usher in a new government ... In an unprecedented public display of royal sympathy for the PAD, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was quoted in the local press saying that she was very worried about the police's use of tear gas against protesters. (Asia Times Online)
Local briefs Oct 8, 2008
Whiting had last been seen about 1:45 p.m. Monday at Pete s Castle gas station at 104 W. Main St. and was reported missing to the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office about 7:15 p.m. that night, according to a separate news release from the sheriff s office. He was supposed to be at his residence, and it was much later than he was expected when it was reported, Sheriff Roger Scott said Tuesday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Oct 8, 2008
Davis did manage to start all 82 last year, but he appeared to be running out of gas at the end. That's why some in the Warriors' front office were unwilling to give him the big-money long-term deal he wanted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
First come, first served on plane's overhead bins Oct 8, 2008
Here's another tip: If you arrive in a town without a reservation, look for Room Saver travel coupon guides at gas stations, welcome centers, rest areas and restaurants. Find a coupon, then present it at a hotel. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Privatization plan to bolster state revenues Oct 8, 2008
Schwarzenegger budget plan would divert gas taxes to help close gap - Los Angeles Times ... Schwarzenegger budget plan would divert gas taxes to help close gap ... More than $828 million in gas taxes that is supposed to go to public transportation projects would be diverted to help bail the state out of its financial problems under a new spending plan Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to unveil this afternoon, according to people briefed on the proposal who were not authorized to speak publicly... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Qantas Fliers Suffer Broken Bones in Mid-Flight Mayday Oct 8, 2008
A number of passengers and crew sustained injuries, including fractures and lacerations, on board QF72 this afternoon en route from Singapore to Perth following a sudden change in altitude," Qantas said. Related Stories The Royal Flying Doctor Service was preparing to send up to four planes to Exmouth to fly the most seriously injured to Perth, but RFDS public affairs director Lesleigh Green told the Australian Associated Press that none of the passengers' injuries was thought to be life... (Fox News)
OUT THERE: Skinny Dipping at the Imperial Palace Oct 8, 2008
Gas Thief Gets Burned Literally. Police in Wisconsin said a man was arrested after he used a cigarette lighter while trying to siphon gasoline from a van ... The man, who was visiting friends, went to drive home early Saturday but realized that he didn't have enough gas in his SUV.. (Fox News)
Getting the pulse from man on the street Oct 8, 2008
He mentioned that Denny's has been empty for five years now, and the USA Gas Station looks like a dump. In addition, Karl wonders, what will the city do with the old pool. (Lompoc Record, CA)
CHRA to meet with Provincial Ministers at Housing Summit Oct 8, 2008
"Providing adequate, energy efficient and affordable housing helps to stabilize neighbourhoods and economies, reduces homelessness, eases burdens on the health and education systems, and contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, says Mr. Gillard. "It's never been more clear than it is today what a central role housing plays in the economy, particularly housing for people and families on low incomes. " Mr. Gillard will be speaking to the housing ministers at 11:05 am. He will be... (Canada Newswire)
Republican propaganda machine is alive and well Oct 8, 2008
Gas is only $4 a gallon. Where is the outcry from our elected officials, who supposedly go to bat for you. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Senegal: Going Solar Could Help Poor Oct 8, 2008
Furthermore, investing in solar energy and other renewables like hydro-electric and wind power creates more jobs than investing in oil and gas, according to a UN and International Labour Organization study. There are environmental and health benefits to solar energy, according to German aid agency GTZ. On top of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions it would make rural Senegalese, almost all of whom use firewood or charcoal for cooking, less dependent on these "dirty fuels" which can lead to... (allAfrica.com)
Credit crisis adds to pressures on auto dealers Oct 8, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hundreds of thousands of new cars and trucks that would have quickly made their way to people's driveways a year ago are now stacking up on dealer lots across the country, with potential buyers worried about whether they'll keep their jobs, be able to pay for gas, or qualify for a car loan ... Others likely stayed away from showrooms because gas remains expensive, or job losses and declining housing values have people curtailing their spending ... Bill Heard Enterprises Inc.,... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Gov. blasts plan that affects elk Oct 8, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 12:51 PM MDT Gov. Dave Freudenthal sent a sharply worded letter to the Bureau of Land Management on Monday, urging the agency to ensure that an isolated, prairie elk herd living in Campbell Countys Fortification Creek area is protected, even as the BLM processes oil and gas permits in the area. The governors comments came the day before the public comment period on the BLMs proposed management plan for the 100,000-acre Fortification area ends. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Drive for Attendance: Go to school, maybe you can win a Malibu Oct 8, 2008
It has more room, better gas mileage, more options and its good for college, the students concluded. The kids have always been responsible about asking the questions about the insurance and fuel economy, Morehead said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 8, 2008
Expansion and modification of coal gasification investment credit ... Extension of suspension of taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties ... Limitation of deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, gas, or primary products thereof. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Living, loving with Alzheimers Oct 8, 2008
A carved wooden sign inscribed The Grahams with the street number spelled out in script hangs from a gas light in front of a neat, brown house. In the kitchen, a plate of Girl Scout mint cookies sits in on the table, and Anne Graham greets a visitor with a wide smile. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Take advantage of the apple crop by baking, preserving Oct 8, 2008
Apples give off a gas (ethylene) that can damage these vegetables. This same gas speeds the ripening of bananas, kiwis, peaches, plums and pears. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
As economy sags, faces do too, cosmetic docs say Oct 8, 2008
Lawyer, 55, has started shopping at a discount grocery, rarely drives to save on gas, and loaned money to help keep her sister out of foreclosure. I lost 15,000 in the last two weeks on the stock exchange, she said, referring to her dwindling 401K plan. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obama Outspending McCain Nearly 3 to 1 on TV... Oct 8, 2008
By Mary Pat Flaherty Nevada state officials on Tuesday morning raided the Las Vegas office of ACORN as part of an investigation into alleged voter fraud by the organization which conducts voter registration drives nationally in its work with low-income communities ... ACORN's Las Vegas office, Walsh said, registers voters mainly in Clark County. (The Drudge Report)
Chatter is the Best Medicine: Speak Up for Your Health Oct 8, 2008
This is especially surprising considering that constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint affecting more than 65 million Americans ... It enables your body to work naturally, for predictable relief with no harsh side effects like bloating, cramps, gas or sudden urgency. (Pekin Times, IL)
More Topical than Ever: Alternatives to Oral Pain Relievers Oct 8, 2008
(ARA) - Pain is pervasive in America, and it's not just the kind caused by rising gas and grocery prices or the current mortgage crisis. Some 50 million Americans live with chronic pain linked to disease, while another 25 million experience periodic pain caused by injury or surgery, according to a national pain survey by Ortho-McNeil. (Pekin Times, IL)
McCain's Health Plan Oct 8, 2008
Making health care more affordable would mean real economic relief for American families struggling to fill their gas tanks and American companies struggling to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Washington Missouri 2008. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Briefs (Oct. 9) Oct 8, 2008
For additional assistance, call Plumbing and Gas Inspector William Kinsman at 781-455-7542. Resident days for Needham Golf Club. (Needham Tab, MA)
