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"CHINESE N-REACTORS TO PAK A FALLOUT OF US-INDIA NUKE DEAL"
Washington, Oct. 24 -- (ANI): China's decision to supply two nuclear power plants to Pakistan is a fall out of the recently concluded Indo-US civil nuclear deal, say South Asia experts in the US. According to them, the Indo-US N-deal is "prompting" other countries in "volatile region" South Asia to seek a similar deal, something the US had said would not happen. Michael Krepon, a South Asia nuclear proliferation expert at the Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington, said: "You can't help but he  more
'ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO' SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- The Ohio Department of Development issued the following news release: On Thursday, October 30, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., Ohio Northern University will host Ohio businesses, economic development professionals, and public officials at the first of ten seminars focused on "Accelerating Ohio's Advanced Energy Supply Chain." The event will offer information on tools, resources and financial assistance programs for manufacturers to supply the robust wind, solar, biomass, a  more
'High School Musical 3' Live Show Opens at Disney's California Adventure
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 24 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: Fans of the "High School Musical" films will be able to join the fun as "High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!" premieres Oct. 24 at Disney's California Adventure. The new, interactive street show invites Guests to dance, sing along and celebrate the music of the new theatrical motion picture "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," which also debuts in theaters on Oct. 24. Featuring a cast of 14 dynamic si  more
'MUMBAI PROVIDES BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS'
Mumbai, Oct. 24 -- (IANS) The Indian capital of New Delhi might be hosting some big ticket fashion shows but for young designers, the favourite destination is Mumbai, the country's financial capital. "Mumbai simply rocks" was their unanimous verdict. The majority of the young designers from across the country who had assembled here to display their exquisite collections at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) were of the opinion that Mumbai was the best place for them to exhibit, considering the spirit  more
ACTIVITIES OF SECRETARY-GENERAL IN BOSTON, 21 OCT.
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations issued the following press release: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Madam Ban Soon-taek travelled from United Nations Headquarters to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the morning of Tuesday, 21 October, arriving in the early afternoon at Harvard University, where the Secretary-General was to deliver a speech, entitled: "Securing the common good in a time of global crises". The Secretary-General and Madam Ban were greeted by Profess  more
AGRILIFE EXTENSION'S TALL CLASS SET FOR HIGH PLAINS VISIT OCT. 28-29
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: Texas AgriLife Extension Service's TALL XI class is heading to the South Plains to tour area agriculture on Oct. 28-29. TALL, a statewide leadership development program, stands for "Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership." Six West Texans are among this year's 24 participants. They are: Grady Martin, Plains Cotton Cooperative Asso  more
ALASKA TO BENEFIT FROM GEOTHERMAL ENERGY INITIATIVE ON FEDERAL LANDS
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 24 -- Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee issued the following news release: Several Alaskan communities will benefit from the new federal plan to make more than 190 million acres of federal land in 12 western states available for geothermal energy development. The new geothermal plan was announced by Department of the Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. More than 90 percent of geothermal resources are estimated to be on federal lands. Kempthorne  more
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS LECTURESHIP TO FEATURE ENERGY COMPANY CEO
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University's 2008 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lectureship in Business will welcome W. Mark Low, founder and CEO of Juno Energy LLC and a 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, as its featured speaker Thursday, Oct. 30, in the ASU Auditorium. Low will present his lecture, "It's the Easy Things that are the Hardest," at 11 a.m. Oct. 30. The ASU Auditorium is located in the Mayer Administ  more
Architecture Professor Curates 'Explore India' Exhibition
RUSTON, La., Oct. 24 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news release: A Louisiana Tech architecture professor curated an exhibition of Indian art, architecture and culture that will run through the end of October at R. S. Barnwell Garden and Art Center in Shreveport. Titled "Explore India," the exhibition is sponsored by Louisiana State University-Shreveport and features textiles, sculptures, paintings, musical instruments and other art forms. The exhibition also has photogr  more
ARTBA Elects 2008-2009 Officers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following news release: The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced today the election of its 2008-2009 officers. The following individuals were elected at the association's national convention, held October 21-24 in Chicago, Ill., as ARTBA officers: *Chairman: Charles Potts, CEO, Heritage Construction & Materials, Indianapolis, In *Senior Vice Chairman: Larry Tat  more
BOC IN TALKS WITH R-ADAG FOR SUPPLYING SPECIALITY GAS
Kolkata, Oct. 24 -- (IANS) Industrial gas maker BOC India is in talks with Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) for supplying speciality gas for its planned project to generate energy from photovoltaic cells, a top company official said here Friday. "Things are still at a very nascent stage. We are currently discussing the technology that they would prefer for their ambitious plan to produce solar energy," BOC India managing director Srikumar Menon told reporters. Earlier, R-ADAG was   more
BROWARD COUNTY COMMEMORATES 'AMERICA RECYCLES 2008'
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 24 -- Broward County has issued the following news release: This November, Broward County, along with the entire country, will celebrate "America Recycles 2008." This national event encourages all Americans to make a commitment to the environment by promoting the merits of recycling and buying recycled products. In honor of the occasion, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services (WRS) and partner cities bring the effort home with the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" camp  more
BUILDING GREEN IS WAY FORWARD, CONCLUDES UNECE/FAO WORKSHOP
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations Economic and Social Council's Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release: Worldwide, 40 to 50 per cent of all primary energy is used in buildings. Buildings also account for up to 40 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. According to current trends, the impact of the building sector is unlikely to decrease, and could grow to 70 per cent by 2050. In addition to direct emissions, another 8 per cent of CO2 emissions  more
CALIFORNIA PUC ISSUES PROPOSED DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE BROWN
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision: TO PARTIES OF RECORD IN APPLICATION 06-11-007 This is the proposed decision of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Carol A. Brown. It will not appear on the Commission's agenda for at least 30 days after the date it is mailed. The Commission may act then, or it may postpone action until later. When the Commission acts on the proposed decision, it may adopt all or part of it as wr  more
California, Colorado Inventors Develop Electromagnetic Source Location Determination Poynting-Vector Based Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- David J. Simons of Modesto, Calif., Charles R. Carrigan of Tracy, Calif., Philip E. Harben of Livermore, Calif., Craig A. Schultz of Danville, Calif., and Barry A. Kirkendall of Golden, Colo., have developed electrical sources locating sensor. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and apparatus is utilized to determine the bearing and/or location of sources, such as, alternating current generators and loads, power lines  more
CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR OCT. 26-NOV. 1
LARAMIE, Wyo., Oct. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW Physical Plant reports the following activities scheduled for the week: 15th Street - The road will remain closed between Lewis and Flint Streets due to city work at the entrance to Greenhill Cemetery. The Lewis Street intersection will remain open, and traffic will be detoured around the closure. Service Building - The parking lot north of the Service Building remains closed for resurfacing. Pavin  more
CANADIAN BPA BAN SHOULD BOOST SIMILAR EFFORTS IN U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA), author of legislation to prohibit the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers and senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee which has jurisdiction over the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), today questioned FDA's assessment of the safety of BPA in light of a recent decision by the Canadian government to ban BPA in baby bottl  more
Canadian Inventors Develop Bitumen Separating Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- William Nicholas Garner of Fort McMurray, Canada, Donald Norman Madge of Calgary, Canada, and William Lester Strand of Edmonton, Canada, have developed a hydrocarbon cyclone treatment process. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus for separating bitumen from a bitumen froth output of a oil sands hot water extraction process comprises an inclined plate separator (IPS) for providing a first bitumen separation stage   more
Celebrate the Clear Blue Skies at the Lower Soccer Fields
AMERICUS, Ga., Oct. 24 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news release: Georgia Southwestern State University is hosting a festival to celebrate campus life at GSW and the changing of the season. The event which coincides with Hurricane Soccer action - Lady Canes at 1 p.m. and Men at 3:30 p.m. versus UNC Pembroke - includes a number of giant inflatables and fun foods for students, faculty, staff and members of the community to enjoy. So, bring energy and expect a  more
CENSUS BUREAU TIP SHEET, OCT. 24
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census issued the following tip sheet: Upcoming American Community Survey Foreign-Born Characteristics: 2007 - There were an estimated 38 million people in 2007 living in the United States who were born outside of the country. New data profiles show educational attainment, income, year of entry, occupations and more based on a group's country of birth. For example, Chinese-born residents in one part of the country ar  more
CHERRYHOLMES BRINGING 'RENEWED' BLUEGRASS TO MORAINE VALLEY
PALOS HILLS, Ill., Oct. 24 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news release: Cherryholmes, America's new first family of bluegrass, will perform its hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies at Moraine Valley Community College on Friday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. The band will take the stage in the Fine and Performing Arts Center's Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for   more
CHINA-PAKISTAN NUCLEAR DEAL WOULD VIOLATE INTERNATIONAL RULES UNDERMINED RULES LEGACY OF U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the founder and co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, today raised serious questions about the global security impact of a new reported agreement for China to supply Pakistan with two new nuclear reactors. Rep. Markey said, "President Bush demolished the global nuc  more
CHIQUITA SIGNS LONG-TERM LEASE WITH PORT OF GULFPORT
GULFPORT, Miss., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss., issued the following press release: Chiquita Fresh North America (Chiquita) and the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport have put the finishing touches on a new lease that will extend the partnership of the two organizations through the year 2019. The Mississippi State Port Authority is in the midst of a $570 million recovery project. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and senior executives from Chi  more
CITY KICKS OFF SOLAR CITIES PROJECT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 24 -- The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: Mayor Bill Haslam and the U.S. Department of Energy's Tom Kimbis officially launched Knoxville's Solar Cities Program today by helping unveil a dozen brightly-colored street signs announcing that Knoxville is a Solar America City. Knoxville was one of a dozen cities that the DOE selected earlier this year to participate in the 2008 Solar America Cities program. The cities - ranging in size from large mun  more
Clarkson University and Beacon Institute Win Coveted National Science Foundation Award
POTSDAM, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news release: Clarkson University and Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries and today announced they have been jointly awarded $1.4 million through the National Science Foundation?s (NSF) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant program, a prestigious national award that recognizes innovative teaching approaches that foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills amon  more
CLEAN ENERGY GRANTS SUPPORT NEW ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 24 -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued the following news release: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) Director Keith W. Cooley today announced that the Energy Office has awarded six grants totaling $89,184 to four Clean Cities Coalitions to promote clean transportation vehicle technologies, fuels and practices. "Growing the alternative energy sector is a critical part of the state's compreh  more
CLEANER NEW GENERATION OF OUTDOOR WOOD HEATERS IS GOOD NEWS FOR NEW ENGLANDERS
WATERBURY, Vt., Oct. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release: Significantly cleaner models of outdoor wood-burning heaters - also called outdoor wood boilers, outdoor wood furnaces, or outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters - will soon be available for New England families and businesses who choose to burn wood as a heat and hot water source. Under the second phase of a voluntary partnership with EPA, several manufacturers of outdoor wood-fired heaters hav  more
CLINTON AT UN: FOOD, ENERGY, FINANCIAL WOES LINKED
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization issued the following news release: Former US President Bill Clinton urged the international community to stop using the global financial crisis "as an excuse" to avoid dealing with escalating hunger, adding that over the long term, only agricultural self-sufficiency could take a significant bite out of world hunger and stave off future financial woes. President Clinton made the remarks during his keynote speech at a  more
COFFEE TABLE BOOK FEATURES HISTORY OF OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Every picture tells a story, especially when the pictures are of the people and places that are the foundation of almost 70 years of history at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "A Laboratory Reborn" is a new 90-page coffee table book that features hundreds of images documenting work at the lab and life in the early days of Oak Ridge. The book chronicles ORNL's evolut  more
COMMISSION ADJUSTS OREGON NATURAL GAS COMPANY RATES
SALEM, Ore., Oct. 24 -- The Oregon Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: Customers of NW Natural and Cascade Utilities will see their natural gas bills increase this fall while customers of Avista Utilities will see their bills drop as a result of an annual adjustment by the Oregon Public Utility Commission related to wholesale natural gas prices. NW Natural residential rates will increase by 14.3%, Cascade by 5.4.%, and Avista Utilities will fall by 2.9% effective N  more
Concert Choir, Women's Chorale To Perform October
HAMMOND, La., Oct. 24 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: The Southeastern Louisiana University Concert Choir and Women's Chorale will present "Upon Your Heart," a free concert Thursday, Oct. 30. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 220 Rue Denise in Hammond. The Southeastern choirs are under the direction of Alissa Mecurio Rowe, head of the vocal section of the university's Department of Music and Dramatic Arts. The h  more
CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY STUDY OF CONGRESS DURING BUSH PRESIDENCY: SEN. LANDRIEU AMONG MOST MODERATE IN SENATE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., issued the following news release: United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., was one of the most moderate and bipartisan members of the Senate during the Bush presidency, according to a compilation of Congressional Quarterly's annual voting studies released on CQ.com this week. On each measure of all Senate votes during President Bush's two terms, through Congress' October 3 recess, Sen. Landrieu crossed the aisle to forg  more
COROT DETECTS STELLAR QUAKES IN OTHER STARS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Paris, Oct. 24 -- (ANI): The COROT satellite has used a technique similar to seismology to detect the presence of stellar quakes in three stars, an observation that has been made for the first time in stars apart from our own. COROT, which is a joint collaboration between CNES and ESA (European Space Agency), used the seismology-like technique to directly probe the interiors of stars beyond the Sun for the first time. When global oscillations of the Sun were discovered, scientists realised the  more
COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCT. 23
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The city of Austin issued the following press release: At its meeting on Oct. 23, 2008, the Austin City Council took the following action as part of its consent agenda: * Authorized grant funds from Humanities Texas for the traveling exhibit titled "Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas in World War II" to honor veterans. The exhibit will be on display at Terrazas Branch Library beginning Nov. 1 through January 2009. * Approved grant funds from the Texas Pa  more
COUNTY'S ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER ACHIEVES 2ND HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL RATING
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 24 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: When Boulder County's staff architects set out to design a new Addiction Recovery Center, they faced challenges inherent to the purpose of the building: They had to meet requirements for safety, security, service provision and operations at a 24-hour facility that houses clients overnight. Not only did Boulder County meet that challenge, but its teams ensured that the new building achieved such a high level of sus  more
Dahlkemper Wins Third Debate; English On 'Defense'
ERIE, Pa., Oct. 23 -- Kathy Dalkemper, a Democratic Party candidate for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, issued the following news release: Small business owner and candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's third district Kathy Dahlkemper delivered a stinging critique of 14-year incumbent Congressman Phil English's record and offered a promising vision for the future at the third and final debate, hosted tonight by WQLN. "It's up to you if you want more of the same, or a new voice  more
David Maister Speaks at Babson on Strategy, Resolve
BABSON PARK, Mass., Oct. 24 -- Babson College issued the following press release: David Maister, an authority on the management of professional service firms will speak at Babson College on Wednesday, November 5th, 5:45-8:30 p.m., in the Needham/Wellesley Room of Olin Hall in Wellesley, Mass. Maister, whose most recent book is Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What's Obvious but Not Easy (self-published), will address the theme "Strategy & Management--What Are They Really All About?" He w  more
DELAWARE RECEIVES PRIMARY DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del. (at-large), issued the following news release: Delaware's congressional delegation - Sens. Joe Biden and Tom Carper (both D-Del.) and Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) - are pleased to announce that the state of Delaware will be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as a result of the state's on-going drought. The assistance includes emergency loans from FSA and funds from the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE)  more
DELAWARE RECEIVES PRIMARY DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., issued the following news release: Delaware's congressional delegation - Sens. Joe Biden and Tom Carper (both D-Del.) and Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) - are pleased to announce that the state of Delaware will be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as a result of the state's on-going drought. The assistance includes emergency loans from FSA and funds from the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE),  more
DELAWARE RECEIVES PRIMARY DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., D-Del., issued the following news release: Delaware's congressional delegation - Sens. Joe Biden and Tom Carper (both D-Del.) and Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) - are pleased to announce that the state of Delaware will be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as a result of the state's on-going drought. The assistance includes emergency loans from FSA and funds from the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (  more
DEPRIVED OF A SENSE OF SMELL, ROUNDWORMS HAVE LONGER LIFESPANS
Washington, Oct. 24 -- (ANI): A new study has revealed that roundworms' sense of smell plays a crucial role in controlling their metabolism and life span. The study suggests that roundworms deprived of the sense of smell are likely to have longer lifespan. Conducted by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, it has shown that roundworms' life spans can be extended even when they are well fed - with just a chemical those blocks their sense of smell. In a 2005 st  more
DOE ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CLIMATE RESEARCH FIELD STUDIES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has selected four proposals with a total funding of $7 million, to conduct climate research field studies in 2010. Together, these field studies will obtain data from various cloud types - cirrus, marine and mixed-phase (ice and water) - to help improve the computer models that simulate climate change. As atmospheric scientists will attest, not all c  more
DOE AWARDS NAVY, MARINE CORPS FOR CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: After completing a major water reclamation project, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS), Calif., is saving 97 million gallons of water, translating to a cost savings of $860,000 per year. This earned the honor of a Presidential Leadership Award for federal energy and water management awarded Oct. 23 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington. The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Presidential  more
DOE SELECTS ARGONNE TO DEVELOP TOOLS TO COLLECT OCEAN DATA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following press release: Argonne National Laboratory was awarded a $2.6 million-a-year contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand DOE's ability to take the most reliable measurements in and above the Earth's oceans. Such information is critical for advancing scientific knowledge of Earth systems and building climate models that are more accurate, comprehensive and robust. The long-t  more
DOE, ORNL HELPING INDUSTRY USE LESS ENERGY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Four Oak Ridge National Laboratory technologies to improve energy efficiency in industry have won funding from the Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program. The projects, ranging from a heat-free heat treatment for industrial steels to less expensive better welds for large oil and gas pipelines, will bring $7.5 million to ORNL and another $3 million t  more
Dominion Declares Quarterly Dividend Of 39.5 Cents
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 24 -- Dominion issued the following news release: The board of directors of Dominion (NYSE: D) has declared a quarterly dividend of 39.5 cents per share of common stock. Dividends are payable on Dec. 20, 2008, to shareholders of record Dec. 1, 2008. Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: "Last year we announced an 11 percent increase in our 2008 quarterly dividend. Our board remains confident in the financial strength of our comp  more
E.R.C. ENERGY RECOVERY SHOWS NET LOSS FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDING SEPT. 30
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- E.R.C. Energy Recovery Corp., Salt Lake City, has filed a Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period, ending Sept. 30, showing a net loss of $7,154. In contrast, the company posted a net loss of $8,284 for the same quarter in the previous year; and a $388,318 accumulated net loss since inception on Oct. 24, 1979.  more
ECO-INNOVATIONS FOUNDER OUTLINES KEYS TO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
DOVER, Del., Oct. 24 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Coral Rose, a member of the University of Delaware's Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies Advisory Board and a recognized strategist, eco-educator and speaker on the subject of sustainable textiles and the practical application of sustainability to business, gave a talk about sustainability and how to balance commercial sales with ecologically friendly products in the Trabant University Center on Tuesda  more
ECONOMY MAY SLIP INTO DEEP RECESSION UNLESS IMMEDIATE ACTION TAKEN, WITNESSES TELL HOUSE PANEL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The House Education & Labor Committee issued the following news release: The American economy could slip into a deeper recession unless immediate action is taken to stem the tide of rising unemployment and falling family incomes, witnesses told Congress today. During the hearing, conducted by the House Education and Labor Committee, economists predicted that, based on past recession trends unemployment could soon reach eight percent or higher, and middle-class famili  more
Editorial Praises Stearns' Positions On Foreign Policy, Energy & Taxes
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla, Oct. 23 -- Cliff Stearns, a Republican running for reelection in Florida's 6th Congressional District, issued the following news release: The Florida Times-Union, one of Florida's largest newspapers, has endorsed the re-election of Rep. Cliff Stearns in Florida's Sixth Congressional District. The endorsement states, "Stearns…favors renewable energy and even cosponsored legislation to promote it. But he also wants to expand domestic oil drilling. It isn't realistic to th  more
Elephant House to expand with new products
Colombo, Oct. 24 -- "It is easy to win an award but to maintain it for three years is challenging" Ceylon Cold Stores Ltd won the SLIM Nielson People's Award for the most popular beverage brand of the year at the SLIM award ceremony held at the BMICH Colombo recently. Speaking to the Daily News Business on this achievement, Head of Beverages and Vice President JKH S. Srikanth said the company won this award for the third consecutive year and it is a significant achievement being a local co  more
ENERGY FOCUS REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR RUCKERT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Energy Focus Inc. (EFOI), Solon, Ohio, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director David Ruckert, Solon. On Oct. 13 the action involved acquisition of 7,000 shares of stock. He now owns 64,000 shares of stock directly.  more
ENERGY PARTNERS REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR CARTER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Energy Partners Ltd. (EPL), New Orleans, has filed a form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Harold D. Carter, New Orleans. On Oct. 6 the action involved acquisition of 5,000 shares of stock. He now owns 25,804 shares of stock directly and 19,093 shares of stock indirectly.  more
ENVIRONMENTALIST BILL MCKIBBEN TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 23 -- The city of Newport Beach issued the following news release: The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation welcomes renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben on Friday, October 24. He will speak at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, at 7 p.m. McKibben is one of the most revered environmentalists in the country - noted for his early discussion of the concept of global warming in his landmark work "The End of Nature" published in 1989. His   more
EPSA Statement on NERC 2008 Long Term Reliability Assessment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following statement: John E. Shelk, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), today commented on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) assessment of the nation's electric reliability through 2017. The NERC 2008 Long-Term Reliability Assessment report analyzes the adequacy of the North American bulk power system for the next 10 years and makes recommendations to improve relia  more
EXERCISE HELPS I CORPS PREPARE FOR OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN IRAQ
FORT LEWIS, Wash., Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: I Corps is right in the thick as Phase 5 of the mission rehearsal exercise Unified Endeavor is the final collective training event at the Battle Command Training Center to simulate the conditions of operating a Multinational Corps-Iraq in spring 2009. "Essentially, this is to immerse us for two weeks in the operational environment as much as we can to make it look like Iraq in terms of the problems we are solvin  more
FERC ISSUES CERTIFICATION OF UNCONTESTED SETTLEMENT REGARDING TOLEDO EDISON
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following order from an administrative law judge: Toledo Edison Company Dockets Nos. ER08-1020-000 EL08-65-000 CERTIFICATION OF UNCONTESTED SETTLEMENT TO THE COMMISSION: I. SUMMARY 1. Under Rule 602 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), 18 C.F.R. § 385.602 (2008), the Toledo Edison Company (Toledo or Toledo Edison) and American Municipal Powe  more
FERC ISSUES COMBINED NOTICE OF ELECTRIC CORPORATE FILINGS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: COMBINED NOTICE OF FILINGS # 1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC09-11-000 Applicants: Power Holdings, LLC, Tieton Hydropower, LLC Description: Power Holdings, LLC & Tieton Hydropower, LLC's application for order authorizing disposition of jurisdictional facilities under Section 203 of the Federal Po  more
FERC ISSUES NOTICE OF AUSRA CA I, OCT. 21 FILING
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Ausra CA I, LLC Docket No. QF09-37-001 NOTICE OF FILING Take notice that on October 21, 2008, Ausra CA I, LLC, filed an Application for Certification as a Qualifying Small Power Production Facility pursuant to 18 CFR 292.207(b) of the Commission's regulations. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214  more
FERC ISSUES NOTICE OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINE COMPANY OF AMERICA'S OCT. 21 FILING APPLICATION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC Docket No. CP09-13-000 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Take notice that on October 21, 2008, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC (Natural), 3250 Lacey Road, 7th Floor, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-7918, filed an application in Docket No. CP09-13-000, pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act, request permission and appr  more
FERC ISSUES NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE OHIO STORAGE EXPANSION PROJECT REGARDING COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation Docket No. CP08-431-000 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE OHIO STORAGE EXPANSION PROJECT On June 24, 2008, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) filed an application with the Commission at Docket No. CP08 431 000 requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to Sections 7(b) an  more
FERC ISSUES NOTICE OF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE REGARDING ELECTRONIC TARIFF FILINGS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Electronic Tariff Filings Docket No. RM01-5-000 NOTICE OF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE REGARDING ELECTRONIC TARIFF FILING Take notice that on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, a technical conference will be held to discuss the implementation of electronic tariff filing. In Order No. 714, the Commission adopted regulations requiring that, as of April 10, 2010, tariff and tariff r  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO AMERENUE GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: AmerenUE Project No. 459-241 ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER ARTICLE 412 AmerenUE, licensee for the Osage Hydropower Project (FERC No. 459), has requested an extension of time until January 12, 2009, to complete the Lower Osage River Enhancement and Protection Plan required by License Article 412. The project is located on the Osage River   more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO ANR PIPELINE REGARDING RATE SCHEDULE FTS-1 NEGOTIATED RATE AGREEMENTS WITH CONOCOPHILLIPS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: Letter Order Pursuant to Sec. 375.307 ANR Pipeline Company Docket No. RP99-301-223 ANR Pipeline Company 717 Texas Street Houston, Texas 77002-2761 Attention: Dean Ferguson Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Reference: Rate Schedule FTS-1 Negotiated Rate Agreements with ConocoPhillips Company Dear  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO CERESCO POWER AND LIGHT ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Ceresco Power and Light Project No. 13190-000 ORDER ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT On April 18, 2008, and supplemented on July 25, 2008, Ceresco Power and Light filed an application for a three-year preliminary permit under section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to study the proposed 800 kilowatt (kW) Ceresco Hydroelectric Project No. 13190. The  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Docket Nos. ER08-895-000 ER08-895-001 ER08-895-002 Mr. Chanoch Lubling Vice President Regulatory Services Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. 4 Irving Place New York, New York 10003 Reference: Construction and Operating Agreement Dear Mr. Lubling: Pur  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO ELBA EXPRESS REGARDING APPROVAL OF ROUTE CHANGES, EXTRA WORKSPACES, ACCESS ROADS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas 1 Elba Express Company, LLC Elba III Project Docket No. CP06-471-000 R. David Hendrickson Associate General Counsel Elba Express Company, LLC Colonial Brookwood Center 569 Brookwood Village, Suite 501 Birmingham, AL 35209 Re: Approval of Route Changes, Extra Workspaces, and Access Roads Dear Mr. Hendri  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO ENBRIDGE MARKETING APPROVING STIPULATION, CONSENT AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following order: Before Commissioners: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman; Suedeen G. Kelly, Marc Spitzer, Philip D. Moeller, and Jon Wellinghoff. In re Enbridge Marketing (U.S.) L.P. Docket No. IN09-1-000 ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT 1. The Commission approves the attached Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Agreement) between the Office of Enforcement (Enfor  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT REGARDING INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: Florida Power & Light Company Docket Nos. ER08-1315-000 and ER08-1315-001 Stephen L. Huntoon Senior Attorney Florida Power & Light Company 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 220 Washington, D.C. 20004 Reference: Interconnection Agreement Dear Mr. Huntoon: Pursuant to the authority delegated to the Director,  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT REGARDING 2008 ANNUAL CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Project No. 12252-028 - New York Great Sacandaga Lake Project Hudson River-Black River Regulating District Mr. Michael Mosher, P.E. Hudson River-Black River Regulating District 350 Northern Boulevard Albany, NY 12204 Subject: 2008 Annual Cultural Resources Management Plan Report: Article 404 Dear Mr. Mosher: This letter refers to y  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REGARDING AUTHORIZATION OF A PERMANENT ACCESS ROAD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 2 Iroquois Gas Transmission System Docket No. CP02-31-002 Paul W. Diehl Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. One Corporate Drive, Suite 600 Shelton, CT 06484-6211 Re: Authorization of a Permanent Access Road Dear Mr. Diehl: Iroquois Gas Transmission System (Iroquois) has filed documents in com  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO MISSISSIPPI POWER REGARDING WHOLESALE FULL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: Mississippi Power Company Docket No. ER08-1467-000 Balch & Bingham LLP 1310 Twenty Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 130 Gulfport, Mississippi 39501 Attention: Ben H. Stone Counsel for Mississippi Power Company Reference: Wholesale Full Requirements Electric Service Dear Mr. Stone: On August 29, 2008, you filed on behalf  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO PUGET SOUND ENERGY REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE SERVICE FROM THE JACKSON PRAIRIE STORAGE DELIVERABILITY EXPANSION PROJECT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas 1 Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Docket No. CP06-412-000 Tarie Cespedes Regulatory Analyst P.O. Box 58900 Salt Lake City, UT 84158 RE: Authorization to Commence Service from the Jackson Prairie Storage Deliverability Expansion Project Dear Ms. Cespedes: I approve Puget Sound Energy, Inc.'s (Puget) October 10  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO ROCKIES EXPRESS REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES THROUGH SEVERAL PREVIOUSLY EXCLUDED ZONES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To: OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 2 Rockies Express LLC Docket No. CP07-208-000 Sec. 375.308(x) Ms. Alice Weekley Project Management, Vice President Rockies Express Pipeline LLC 500 Dallas Street, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77002 Re: Authorization to Proceed with Construction Activities through Several Previously Excluded Zones   more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO WELLESLEY ROSEWOOD MAYNARD MILLS ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Wellesley Rosewood Maynard Mills LP Project No. 13228-000 ORDER ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT On May 19, 2008, Wellesley Rosewood Maynard Mills LP (permittee) filed an application for a three-year preliminary permit under section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to study the proposed 290 kilowatt (KW) Clock Tower Place Hydroelectric Project No. 1  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO WHITMAN RIVER DAM ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Whitman River Dam, Inc. Project No. 13242-000 ORDER ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT On June 13, 2008, Whitman River Dam, Inc. (permittee) filed an application for a three-year preliminary permit under section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to study the proposed 35 kilowatt (kW) Westminster Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 13242. The proposed Westmin  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO WHITMAN RIVER DAM ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Whitman River Dam, Inc. Project No. 13237-000 ORDER ISSUING PRELIMINARY PERMIT On June 13, 2008, Whitman River Dam, Inc. (permittee) filed an application for a three-year preliminary permit under section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to study the proposed 100 kilowatt (kW) Crocker Hydroelectric Project No. 13237. The proposed Crocker Hydroe  more
FERC ISSUES PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING RECORDS GOVERNING OFF-THE RECORD COMMUNICATIONS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Records Governing Off-the Record Communications Docket No. RM98-1-000 PUBLIC NOTICE This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 C.F.R. Sec. 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-th  more
FERC ISSUES SETTLEMENT JUDGE'S STATUS REPORT REGARDING NORWALK POWER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following report from an administrative law judge: Norwalk Power, LLC Docket Nos. ER07-799-000 ER07-799-001 EL07-61-000 SETTLEMENT JUDGE'S STATUS REPORT To the Commission and the Chief Administrative Law Judge: 1. Since the last session of settlement conference, the participants have continued to negotiate and, in some instances, have changed positions. It is clear that they have not reached an impasse an  more
FERC ISSUES SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE THAT INITIAL MARKET-BASED RATE FILING INCLUDES REQUEST FOR BLANKET SECTION 204 AUTHORIZATION REGARDING WHEELABRATOR BRIDGEPORT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice: Wheelabrator Bridgeport, L.P. Docket No. ER09-104-000 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE THAT INITIAL MARKET-BASED RATE FILING INCLUDES REQUEST FOR BLANKET SECTION 204 AUTHORIZATION This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Dynegy Marketing and Trade's application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such applicati  more
FERC RECEIVES COMMENT OF BAKER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received the following comment: Comment of Richard Baker in Docket(s)/Project(s) PF08-22-000 My concern is of the animals that MAY have a migration route crossing the path of construction of the pipeline. What measures would be in place to protect the animals should a migration take place during construction? Animals should not be interrupted during their migrations.  more
FERC RECEIVES COMMENT OF DITTER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received the following comment: Comment of Jodi Ditter in Docket(s)/Project(s) CP07-8-000 County Road H property - ledge stones dug up from property was buried again in fields approximate size of each stone is 5 feet by 5 feet.  more
FERC RECEIVES COMMENT OF DITTER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received the following comment: Comment of Jodi Ditter in Docket(s)/Project(s) CP07-8-000 County Road H property--stumps and stones never removed from property. They were buried in right of way in our field without our permission or notification.  more
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CONSIDERS ITEMS OF INTEREST AT UPCOMING AGENDA CONFERENCE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 24 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The following items are among those scheduled for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) at the Tuesday, October 28, Agenda Conference: ITEM 2: Docket No. 080308-TP - Complaint against MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business Services for failure to pay intrastate access charges pursuant to Embarq's tariffs, by Embarq Florida, Inc. The Commission will  more
FREE FUEL PAVES WAY FOR DISABILITY ACCESS ON CAMPUS
MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 24 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: When the University of Idaho's Vandal Access Shuttle began services last month, it provided a way for the disabled and elderly to quickly traverse campus. However, the soaring cost of fuel would have made the shuttle impossible without assistance from a generous benefactor. Charley Jones, owner of Stinker Stores, granted an unlimited gas card to the shuttle for an entire year. The grant will cut operation  more
FREE LECTURE SERIES AVAILABLE AT CITY'S DESIGN DAY OCT. 25
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 25 -- The city of Scottsdale issued the following news release: Residents will have an opportunity to learn various ways to improve their properties at free Design Day lectures Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Here's the lecture schedule: Lecture Room 11 * 9 a.m. Healthy Home Remodeling: Transform your home into a green oasis of contemporary style and timeless elegance using environmentally friendly furniture and  more
Georgia Inventor Develops Circuit Breaker Interlock Device
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Brian Timothy McCoy of Duluth, Ga., has developed a breaker interlock device. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a breaker interlock device adapted to mechanically resist switching a handle of a first circuit breaker from an OFF position to an ON position when a handle of a second circuit breaker is in an ON position, wherein the first circuit breaker is adjacent to the second circuit br  more
German Inventors Develop Emission Control System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Lutz Fabian, Gunter Krodel, Dietmar Resch and Hort Stelzer, all from Dresden, Germany, have developed an emission control system. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention relates to an emission control system for removing environmentally harmful and/or toxic gases or vapors, comprising a reaction chamber which is connected to a plasma source, whereby plasma is formed in said reaction chamber by injecting excitation en  more
German Inventors Develop Examination Object Nondestructive Analysis System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25 -- Joachim Baumann, Martin Engelhardt and Manfred Schuster, all from Munchen, Germany, Martin Hoheisel, Thomas Mertelmeier and Stefan Popescu, all from Erlangen, Germany, Eckhard Hempel of Furth, Germany, and Jorg Freudenberger of Eckental, Germany, have developed a method for examination object nondestructive analysis. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and a measuring arrangement are disclosed for nondestructive analy  more
GOING GREEN IS SUITE MOVE FOR FLORIDA GREEN LODGING PROPERTIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 24 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Green Lodging Program designated 14 new properties this week, ranging from a modern Miami tower to a seaside resort and several properties offering suites and extended stay options, proving that green business practices are gaining momentum throughout the lodging industry. The voluntary state initiative provides   more
GOV. BALDACCI CALLS CLIMATE CHANGE GLOBAL PROBLEM
ORONO, Maine, Oct. 24 -- Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following press release: Governor John E. Baldacci today opened the final day of the two-day Climate Change 21 public forum and environmental festival calling climate change one of the most serious challenges facing the planet. "After the economic crisis passes, the climate crisis will still be with us," Governor Baldacci said. "Leaving it for future generations is not an option." Governor Baldacci said that Maine has alre  more
GOV. BALDACCI CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LOBSTER INDUSTRY
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 24 -- Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following press release: Governor John E. Baldacci today signed an Executive Order establishing a Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine's Lobster Industry. The Task Force will make a comprehensive review of Maine's lobster industry and recommend to the Governor and Legislature no later than April 15, 2009, specific strategies to help maintain the viability of the lobster industry in Maine. "The lobster industry  more
GOV. BARBOUR ANNOUNCES TOYOTA TSUSHO AMERICA TO LOCATE IN BLUE SPRINGS
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss., issued the following press release: Governor Haley Barbour said today that automotive supplier Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., will locate two operations in Blue Springs to supply Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi. Toyota Tsusho America will have a joint venture steel processing facility on the Toyota site. A second Toyota Tsusho joint venture will construct another plant across U.S. Highway 78 to provide tire and wheel assembly.   more
GOV. BLUNT, SOCIAL SERVICES PROMOTE HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: Through a contract with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), local community action agencies are accepting applications for LIHEAP, Missouri's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP is a federally funded program to assist low-income Missourians and families with their heating and cooling bills. Additional funds are appropriated by Utilicare, which is the state funded portion of   more
GOV. CARCIERI ANNOUNCES AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR RHODE ISLAND FAMILIES TO STAY WARM
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Donald L. Carcieri, R-R.I., issued the following press release: Governor Donald L., in partnership with the Office on Energy Resources and the University of Rhode Island (URI), today announced several initiatives to help Rhode Islanders address the dangers posed by high energy prices this winter. The program includes an increase in federally-funded assistance programs, energy efficiency and public education and outreach. "Our first priority is to protect t  more
GOV. CORZINE NAMES DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSIONER JACKSON AS NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
TRENTON, N.J., Oct. 24 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson as his new Chief of Staff, replacing Bradley Abelow. Jackson will assume her new responsibilities on December 1. "As head of the Department of Environmental Protection, Commissioner Jackson has tackled some of the most serious environmental challenges ever faced in New Jersey, from global climate change to a  more
GOV. CORZINE NAMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
TRENTON, N.J., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Jon S. Corzine, D-N.J., issued the following press release: Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson as his new Chief of Staff, replacing Bradley Abelow. Jackson will assume her new responsibilities on December 1. "As head of the Department of Environmental Protection, Commissioner Jackson has tackled some of the most serious environmental challenges ever faced in New Jersey, from global climate change to alternative energy," Gove  more
GOV. GRANHOLM SAYS KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL CRITICAL FOR STRONG, DIVERSE, THRIVING ECONOMY
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following press release: In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that a well-educated and trained workforce is critical to a strong, diverse and thriving economy. The governor emphasized that finding ways to help all the state's young people finish high school prepared to be successful in college and the workplace is one of the her administration's top priorities. "Preventing dropouts r  more
GOV. KAINE ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION OF VIRGINIA STUDENTS IN 'U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S REAL WORLD DESIGN CHALLENGE'
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following press release: Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced Virginia's participation in the "Real World Design Challenge" sponsored by the US Department of Energy.The competition will give teams of students an opportunity to develop more fuel efficient aircraft.The competition will be statewide and is open for any High School in the Commonwealth to participate. The winning design may be put to use by the aviation industry.   more
GOV. O'MALLEY DELIVERS ADDRESS AT MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE'S FALL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
CAMBRIDGE, Md., Oct. 24 -- Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., issued the following news release: Governor Martin O'Malley, focusing on fiscal responsibility and the national economic downturn, today delivered an address before over 1,000 state, county, and local officials from over 120 municipalities attending the 2008 Maryland Municipal League Fall Legislative Conference. Governor O'Malley, a former Mayor of Baltimore, spoke from experience to the audience of local officials who rely on strong   more
Gov. Sarah Palin Addresses Beaver, Pennsylvania
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the text of the following speech: Governor Sarah Palin delivered remarks to Beaver Pennsylvania on October 23rd. Excerpts from the speech are below. Did you hear what Senator Biden said at a fundraiser on Sunday? He guaranteed, Senator Biden guaranteed, that if Barack Obama is elected that our country will face an international crisis within the first six months of their administration. He told a democrati  more
Gov. Sarah Palin Addresses Troy, OH on October
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the text of the following speech: Governor Sarah Palin addressed Troy, OH on October 23rd. Below are excerpts from her speech. Okay. Ohio, are you ready to help carry your state to victory? Are you ready to elect John McCain as the next president of the United States of America? Are you ready to send us to Washington to shake things up? In just twelve days Americans willbe asked to cast their vote for t  more
GREEN POWER PROJECT DEDICATED AT CARVER-EDISTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
CORDOVA, S.C., Oct. 24 -- The South Carolina Department of Education issued the following news release: Edisto Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper and Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four dedicated a Green Power Solar School this week at Carver-Edisto Middle School[1]. Children, educators, and utility representatives gathered near the tall black solar array that is already producing electricity from the sun's rays. The Green Power Solar Schools' initiative is designed to encoura  more
HELP AVAILABLE TO KEEP FAMILIES WARM THIS WINTER
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 23 -- Minnesota State Sen. Mee Moua, DFL-67th District, issued the following news release: With cold weather approaching, State Sen. Mee Moua, DFL-St. Paul urges Minnesota families to take advantage of several options to help them pay their heating bills this winter. Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule, Heating Assistance and Weatherization programs can help families keep their heat on, but they must act quickly to take advantage of them. "Heating bills are expected to inc  more
HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM REMOVED FROM HUNGARY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: Nearly 341 pounds (154.5 kilograms) of Soviet-era highly enriched uranium (HEU) "spent" nuclear fuel has been successfully removed from Hungary by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and secured at a Russian nuclear facility. The HEU spent fuel was transported by truck, rail and cargo vessel in secret and secure conditions with the cooperation of s  more
HUD WINS PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is the recipient of a 2008 Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for its efforts to reduce energy consumption in 1.2 million public housing units across America. HUD's Office of Public an Indian Housing (PIH) was selected for its aggressive outreach effort to promote and improve energy management in publi  more
ILLINOIS GREEN GOVERNMENTS COORDINATING COUNCIL PRESENTS 3RD ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE CITIES SYMPOSIUM
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 24 -- Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Ill., issued the following press release: Lt. Governor Pat Quinn delivered the keynote address at the Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council's 3rd annual Sustainable Cities Symposium on the Benedictine University campus. "In addition to the environmental benefits, greening our neighborhoods provides economic, social and health benefits," Quinn said. "I salute the communities that are represented here today for recognizing the importanc  more
IMMUNIZE NOW FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INFLUENZA
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 24 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services issued the following news release: As local health departments and health care providers begin hosting flu shot clinics, state health officials are encouraging people to get immunized against influenza before the coming winter season. "Now's the time to get immunized since influenza activity usually begins in November and there's plenty of vaccine to go around," said Secretary Karen Timberlake. "We urge those   more
INDIA LOOKS AT CENTRAL ASIA FOR HYDROCARBON VENTURES
New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- (IANS) After Africa, India has now trained its sights on Central Asia, touted as one of world's largest oil producing regions in the future. In a bid to tap that region's potential, energy ministers, policy makers and industry insiders from India and 16 CIS countries will be getting together next month in the Indian capital. The two-day India-CIS roundtable on hydrocarbons is being jointly organised by the ministry of petroleum and natural gas and the Federation of Indian  more
INDIAN BREAKTHROUGH TAPS GRAVITY TO HELP ROAD-RAIL TRAVEL
Oct. 24 -- By Shudip Talukdar New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) An Indian breakthrough will help road-rail travel ride on gravity power alone that can potentially save the world 70 percent of fossil fuels required for the purpose every year. Rajaram Bojji, a product of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, who holds 17 international patents and has helped script an engineering marvel like the Konkan Railway, has explored and developed the knowhow to tap gravity. Rajaram, who filed his latest p  more
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD ISSUES DAILY SUMMARY OF FILINGS, OCT. 23
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 23 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following daily summary of filings: FCU-08-11, TF-08-154 MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC, d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services and MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business Services v. BTC Inc. d/b/a Western Iowa Networks, OmniTel Communications, Inc., and Premier Communications, Inc. Order Approving Tariff and Dismissing OmniTel Communications, Inc., issued by Utilities Board (3 pages) P-  more
Japanese Inventors Develop Electronic Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Yoshiharu Hirakata of Kanagawa, Japan, and Shunpei Yamazaki of Tokyo, have developed a flexible printed circuit. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A height difference under a sealant is reduced in a case where lines are present under the sealant. There is provided a substrate having an active matrix display circuit and peripheral driving circuits, a counter substrate having a counter electrode provided on the substrate in a  more
JUDGE DENIES ENTERGY'S ATTEMPT TO HIDE RECORDS
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 23 -- The Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release: Today, United States District Judge William H. Barbour denied Entergy's attempt to stop Attorney General Hood from seeking to obtain records of their energy purchases, clearing the way for the Attorney General's Office to demand their release before a state court on Monday. The Attorney General's Office contends that these records will show the same self-dealing as the courts found against Enter  more
KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO GIVE ANNUAL UPDATE ON NATURAL GAS PRICES
FRANKFORT, Ky., Oct. 24 -- The Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet issued the following news release: Natural gas prices during the 2008-2009 heating season will be discussed during an Oct. 29, 2008, news briefing at the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). The briefing will be broadcast live, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, via the Internet on the PSC Web site, at http://psc.ky.gov/sitemap.htm#AV. Click on the link for Hearing Room 1. A high-speed Internet connection is re  more
LAURA W. BUSH INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH HOSTS INAUGURAL NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health held the inaugural meeting of its National Advisory Board in Dallas, on October 21 at the Fairmont Hotel. Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, executive director of the LWBIWH, introduced each of the new board members and provided an overview of the Institute's strategic plan and priorities. Among items d  more
Letter To The Editor: Posey A Doer, Not Talker
MELBOURNE, Fla, Oct. 24 -- Bill Posey, a Republican running for reelection in Florida's 15th Congressional District, issued the following letter: I would like to respond to your editorial about Bill Posey, a candidate for Congress, District 15. During our primary campaign, I got to know Posey as an adversary--an opponent whom I was determined to outwit on the issues important to the voters, and I was always looking to expose some other weaknesses that might have improved my chances of win  more
Liberty Energy Files Annual Report for Year Ending July 31
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has disclosed that Liberty Energy Corp. (LBYE), Selby, England, has filed an annual report (Form 10-K) on Oct. 16 covering the fiscal year ending July 31. Net revenue was $0 for the year, compared to $100 the previous year. Liberty Energy posted a net loss of $17,113 compared to a net loss of $14,239 the previous year. There were no earnings per share. The senior officer of the company is Daniel Martinez-Atkinson, CEO, p  more
LOFTY GOALS OF PEACE, DISARMAMENT, NON-PROLIFERATION REQUIRE SOUND REGIONAL PROGRAMMES, FIRST COMMITTEE HEARS AS THEMATIC DEBATES CONTINUE
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations issued the following press release: The lofty goals of peace, disarmament and non-proliferation would not be achieved without effective programmes at the regional level, the representative of Nepal told the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today as it completed its thematic debate on regional disarmament and security and continued hearing statements on disarmament machinery and nuclear weapons. Introducing a draft resolu  more
LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE BEGINNING NOV. 3
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 24 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: People who need help paying their winter heating bills may begin applying for assistance on Nov. 3. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will begin accepting applications on Monday, Nov. 3, and will continue accepting applications through April 30, 2009. LEAP assists low-income households with paying their winter heating bills. Income criteria and other eligibility factors must be met. The program is de  more
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUBSIDY BEGINS OCT. 29
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 24 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news release: The Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership (CAP) has developed a new appointment system to better serve Louisville Metro residents who wish to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). All residents wishing to apply are required to have an appointment. LIHEAP provides financial assistance to help citizens pay utility bills. Last year, LIHEAP assisted 9,050 Louisville re  more
MANAGING WATER IN UPPER GREEN RIVER TOPIC OF PINEDALE MEETING
LARAMIE, Wyo., Oct. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A major conference early next month, sponsored by the Stroock Forum at the University of Wyoming, will focus on managing water in the Upper Green River in Pinedale. The 2008 Stroock Forum, "Water Management on the Upper Green River," will be at the Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center, located at 425 E. Magnolia in Pinedale, from 1-5 p.m. Friday Nov. 14, and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. The event is   more
Massachusetts Inventors Develop Dual Source X-Ray Fluorescence System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25 -- Bradley Hubbard-Nelson of Concord, Mass., and Peter John Hardman of Woburn, Mass., have developed an x-ray fluorescence technique. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A dual source tube x-ray fluorescence system and method wherein a first x-ray source is employed to direct x-rays in a first energy band at a sample and at least a second x-ray source is employed to direct x-rays in a second energy band at the sample. A detector   more
Mayor Bloomberg Lauds St. John's University with 'Gold Star' for Sustainability Efforts in PLANYC 2030 Challenge
JAMAICA, N.Y., Oct. 24 -- St. John's University issued the following press release: New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg praised St. John's University for its progress in the "PLANYC 2030 Challenge," a plan to reduce greenhouse emissions by 30 percent in ten years, which St. John's accepted in June, 2007. At a press conference, attended by James P. Pellow, Ed.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Brij Anand, Vice President for Facilities at St. John's, to announc  more
MAYOR RAVENSTAHL HIRES SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 23 -- The mayor of Pittsburgh issued the following press release: Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that the City has hired a sustainability coordinator to head up the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency. The Mayor also announced that ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), a partner in mapping the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan (PCAP), will be opening a project office in Pittsburgh next week to increase the momentum of the region's green gr  more
MAYOR WILDER ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN NATURAL GAS COST
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 24 -- The city of Richmond issued the following press release: Mayor L. Douglas Wilder today announced an 18 percent reduction in the purchased gas cost (PGC) rate charged by the City Department of Public Utilities (DPU). This decrease is due primarily to market conditions that have shown a decline in the price of the commodity since July 2008. "It's important for the public to know that we undertake rigorous measures to keep gas utility costs as low as possible and, wh  more
MBA Hires Catherine Cruz Wojtasik as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: John A. Courson, Chief Operating Officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced the appointment of Catherine Cruz Wojtasik as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this role, Cruz Wojtasik will join MBA's lobbying team on Capitol Hill working with Members of the House of Representatives and Senate with an added focus on commercial issues important to MBA's members. Sh  more
NATIONAL MUSEUM FEATURES PLANNED MICHIGAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CHICAGO, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release: A planned Muskegon Heights housing development hasn't even been built yet, but it's already in a museum. Mona Terrace, a residential neighborhood projected for the site of a former municipal wastewater treatment plant, is part of an exhibit opening Oct. 23 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The year-long exhibition titled "Green Community" features communities of all sizes where gov  more
NEW CENTER TO FOCUS ON SOLAR ENERGY
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The State University of New York's Binghamton University Division of Research issued the following press release: Federal representatives visited Binghamton University on Oct. 22 to announce $4 million in funding for the University's Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP). The latest addition to the University's New York State Center of Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP), CASP will focus on tapping into the sun's immense supply of  more
New Hampshire, Massachusetts Inventors Develop Seismic Signal Detection System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Peter A. Krumhansl of Amherst, N.H., and Michael B. Goldsmith of Framingham, Mass., have developed a seismic system with an array of nodes. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention relates to a seismic system having an array of nodes, each capable of emitting and detecting seismic signals. The array of nodes is mounted on a mobile platform in a certain geometry and is configured to acquire subsurface data, and more   more
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT APPROVES PERMIT CHANGE FOR WIPP
CARLSBAD, N.M., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant issued the following news release: The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) today approved a permit change to the U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), which demonstrates that 15 WIPP site locations have been compliant with environmental protection requirements. The permit change eliminates continued sampling and analysis at these locations. Sampling data, collected b  more
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY'S ARROWHEAD CENTER AWARDED $1.2 MILLION TO STUDY ENERGY, JOBS, WATER
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Oct. 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is set to tackle three of the biggest issues in the state - energy, jobs and water. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant to Arrowhead Center to study connections between fossil fuel production, economic development and water in New Mexico. "We want to see how fossil fuels benefit the state and what can be done to improv  more
NIAGARA FALLS RECEIVES ELECTRIC VEHICLES THROUGH NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY'S GREEN ZONES PROGRAM
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Oct. 24 -- The New York Power Authority issued the following news release: New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel was joined today by Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster to launch the city¡¯s official entry into the Authority¡¯s Green Zones Program, an initiative for substituting environmentally clean electric vehicles (EV) for conventional vehicles. Niagara Falls¡¯ participation begins with two GEM e4 vehicles, a four-p  more
NNSA PUBLISHES FINAL ANALYSIS OF PLAN TO TRANSFORM NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that the final Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (SPEIS) is now available. The Notice of Availability for the final SPEIS was published in the Federal Register. "We need to move NNSA from an outdated, Cold War nuclear weapons complex to one that is   more
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ENERGY CONFERENCE AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE
STILLWATER, Okla., Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news release: The 2008 OSU Energy Conference, sponsored by the Spears School and the Center for Executive and Professional Development, featured OSU President Burns Hargis (left) and T. Boone Pickens in an interview-type format. The conference attracted more than 465 people. Many key CEO's of energy companies participated in the conference. An emerging biofuels industry panel also addresse  more
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY- OKLAHOMA CITY APPROVED FOR STATE'S FIRST WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM
STILLWATER, Okla., Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: A unanimous vote by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education this week established the state's first wind turbine technology degree program. OSU-Oklahoma City was granted approval by the Regents to offer an associate of applied science degree in wind turbine technology. The two-year degree focuses on training technicians to work on utility-scale wind turbines. The wind turbine technology pr  more
OPENING SYSTEM TO EMERGING PLAYERS KEY TO GLOBAL FUTURE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Thomas Zimmerman TRADOC Opening global financial, energy and environmental systems to new, emerging countries is key to a secure global future according to Amb. Bob Hutchings, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, Oct. 20 here. "He is one of the foremost authors on the emerging global security environment," said student Lt. Col. David Isaa  more
Oregon Inventor Develops Multi-Function Digital Media Drive
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Andrew L. Van Brocklin of Corvallis, Ore., has developed an optical pickup unit. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multi-function digital media drive, has an optical pickup unit (OPU) configured to read data from or write data to a data layer of a digital medium, the OPU being associated with an OPU sled arrangement; an optical print head (OPH) configured to write to a labeling layer, the OPH being associated with an OPH   more
ORNL NANO TECHNOLOGIES BIG WINNERS IN DOE CALL
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Eight Oak Ridge National Laboratory nanomanufacturing technologies have won $8.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program. The awards, which will bring $6.8 million to the lab and $1.6 million to partners, are the result of a peer-reviewed competitive bid process from a DOE nanomanufacturing call. The awards are for the fol  more
ORNL POWERS UP ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT TO SAVE ENERGY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims to replace gas-guzzling four wheelers with calorie-burning two wheelers. Thanks to a new program, bicycles may soon be the preferred mode of transport for employees looking for an alternative to driving or walking from one lab building to another. ORNL's sprawling campus makes transportation a periodic concern, especially for thos  more
ORNL SCIENTISTS DEVELOP HIGH-PERFORMANCE STEEL FOR POSSIBLE USE IN ITER FUSION PROJECT
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the U.S. ITER Project Office, which is housed at ORNL, have developed a new cast stainless steel that is 70 percent stronger than comparable steels and is being evaluated for use in the huge shield modules required by the ITER fusion device. ITER is a multibillion-dollar international research and development project  more
ORNL, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SIGN RESEARCH AGREEMENT
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following press release: Georgetown University Medical Center and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have announced a unique research agreement that will combine molecular and clinical data collected at Georgetown with supercomputing capabilities that will allow the organizations to better understand vast quantities of collected information and data. "We are very pleased to establish this relat  more
OVER $42 MILLION IN USDA ELECTRIC LOANS APPROVED FOR COOPERATIVES IN KENTUCKY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky. (5th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD) has approved $42,607,000 in electricity investment loans to three cooperatives in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. These low-cost federal loans provides for infrastructure investments to enhance utility services throughout the Commonwealth. "Providing reliable and efficient electrici  more
Panel to Discuss Middle East Nuclear Policy at BYU
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news release: Students can expect frank and interesting answers to questions when a panel of Middle East experts presents "Iran, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Middle East Policy," Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studiesconference room (238 Herald R. Clark building) at Brigham Young University. The panel will discuss continuing challenges to peace in the Middle East. C  more
PASCO COUNTY TEACHERS RECEIVE MINI-GRANTS FOR WATER RESOURCES EDUCATION PROJECTS
BROOKSVILLE, Fla., Oct. 24 -- The Southwest Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: Sixteen Pasco County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District. This year the District awarded Splash! mini-grants to 209 educators totaling more than $413,000. That's 72 more grant recipients than last year. Mary Margaret Hull, lead communication coordinator, attr  more
PENNAR GROUP TO SET UP RS 105 CR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL PROJECT
Hyderabad, Oct 24 (UNI) Pennar Engineered Building Systems Limited (PEBSL), a member of the Hyderabad-based Pennar Group, is setting up a new Rs 105 crore project in Andhra Pradesh for the design, manufacture, supply and erection of pre-engineered steel buildings and building components catering to segments such as industries, war houses, commercial centers, multi-storied buildings, air craft hangars and sports complexes. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy will unveil the fou  more
PHYSICIST SHAY RECEIVES ALISON YOUNG SCHOLAR AWARD
DOVER, Del., Oct. 24 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: The University of Delaware's Francis Alison Society announced that Michael Shay, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has received its Young Scholars Award for 2008. The Francis Alison Young Scholars Award is highly competitive and given to a tenure-track assistant professor at UD who has demonstrated outstanding research and academic teaching excellence. Gerard J. Mangone, University Research  more
PLANETS' CORES MAY HOLD SECRETS OF CLEANER ENERGY
Washington, Oct. 24 -- (ANI): Scientists have gained a deeper insight into the hot, dense matter found at the centre of planets and as a result, has provided further understanding into controlled thermonuclear fusion, which would pave the way for cleaner energy in the future. The research was undertaken by an international team of scientists, led by the University of Oxford, working alongside researchers at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Central Laser Facility. This dee  more
PLUNGING CRUDE PRICES HIT CANADA'S BIG OIL DREAMS
Toronto, Oct. 24 -- (IANS) Plunging oil prices and credit crunch have hit two of Canada's largest-ever projects to recover crude from oil sands. With oil reserves of 179 billion barrels, mostly in oil sands of Alberta province, Canada meets most of the energy needs of the US. But with the crude needed to be above $85 for any returns for them, Canadian oil companies have decided to cut back on their two most costly oil projects ever. Suncor Energy Inc. said Thursday it will reduce its spending   more
POLITICS ASEM THIRD LEAD CHINA TWO LAST BEIJING
Mr Hu called on Asian and European countries to respect each other's social system, ideology, cultural background and development model, and better appreciate each other's development policies and goals. ''We should embrace an open attitude and make full use of our strong economic complementarities to deepen existing cooperation, develop new areas of cooperation and properly handle economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultations on an equal footing,'' Mr Hu said. He sugge  more
PONTE SELECTED AS NEW CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT FORESTER
SALEM, Ore., Oct. 23 -- The Oregon Department of Forestry issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has selected George Ponte (say 'pont') to head up its Central Oregon District. Employed by ODF since 1989, Ponte succeeds Travis Medema as District Forester. Medema accepted a staff position in the headquarters office in Salem earlier this year. Since March, Ponte has been gaining on-the-job experience as acting District Forester of the sprawling District tha  more
PRESIDENT BUSH PARTICIPATES IN BRIEFINGS AT NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
FORT MEADE, Md., Oct. 24 -- The White House released the following press release: National Security Agency - Operations Building 12:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank General Alexander for his hospitality to me and the Vice President and Director McConnell. We have been here at NSA, which is on the front line of protecting the American people. Every time I come out here I'm impressed by the caliber of people who work here, the amount of energy that goes into their jobs, and thei  more
PRESIDENT BUSH PARTICIPATES IN SIGNING CEREMONY WITH NATO SECRETARY GENERAL SCHEFFER FOR NATO ACCESSION PROTOCOLS FOR ALBANIA, CROATIA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The White House released the following press release: East Room 6:10 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Secretary General, it's good to have you here in the White House. SECRETARY GENERAL DE HOOP SCHEFFER: Thank you, Mr. President. PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you for your steadfast leadership and your courage. Ambassadors, thank you for joining us. The ambassador of Croatia and Albania are here for a special reason. Congressman Engel - I think he's here. (Laughter.) Rig  more
Remarks By Governor Sarah Palin On The McCain-Palin Commitment To Children With Special Needs
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the text of the following speech: Governor Sarah Palin today delivered the following remarks as prepared for delivery in Pittsburgh, PA, at 9:00 a.m. ET: Thank you all very much. I appreciate the hospitality of the people of Pittsburgh, and I'm grateful to all the groups who have joined us here today. The Woodlands Foundation, the Down Syndrome Center at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Autism-link,   more
RENOWNED CLIMATE SCIENTIST JOINS PNNL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following press release: Philip Rasch, an authority on the connections among clouds, chemistry and climate, has joined the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He holds the rank of Laboratory Fellow and is chief scientist for climate science in the laboratory's Atmospheric Sciences and Global Change division. "Dr. Rasch is known for bringing aerosol modeling and   more
REP. ARCURI RECEIVES FARM BUREAU AWARD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-N.Y. (24th CD), has issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) today received the American Farm Bureau's "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award for his legislative record and support of Upstate New York agriculture. "I know first-hand how important local farms are to our economy and our community, and I am honored to work on their behalf in Congress," Arcuri said. "I worked with Republicans and Democrats to make s  more
REP. KANJORSKI STATES SUPPORT FOR THIRD REACTOR AT PPL VISIT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa. (11th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) visited the PPL Susquehanna Plant where he stated his support for the creation of PPL's proposed Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant Project during a tour of the current facility. Congressman Kanjorski has continuously worked to bring well paying jobs to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The creation of the new reactor would bring 4,000 temporary construction jobs  more
REP. LOEBSACK PUSHES FOR NEW JOB GROWTH, MIDDLE-CLASS HELP, LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN 2ND DISTRICT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa (2nd CD), has issued the following news release: Today Congressman Dave Loebsack participated in a House Education and Labor Committee hearing where witnesses testified the American economy could slip into a deeper recession unless immediate action is taken to stem the tide of rising unemployment and falling family incomes. During the hearing Congressman Loebsack focused on strategies - including investments in infrastructure and broadband con  more
REP. MALONEY ASKS GREENSPAN WHY HE OPPOSED REGULATION OF DERIVATIVES AS FORMER FED CHAIR ADMITS ERROR
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y. (14th CD), issued the following news release: In today's hearing held by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. Carolyn Maloney asked former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about his longstanding opposition to the regulation of derivatives, and Greenspan conceded that at least one type of controversial derivatives - credit default swaps - should be regulated. In 1999, Rep. Maloney spearheaded an unsuccessful   more
REP. MARKEY: TIMES TOO TOUGH FOR OPEC TO CUT SUPPLY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming issued the following news release: In a prescient letter sent yesterday to President Bush, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) asked the president to use whatever political means he had left to pressure OPEC into not cutting the supply of oil during this tough economic period and as the winter heating season begins. OPEC today announced they will be cutting supply, which could have serious ramifications fo  more
REP. MILLER ISSUES STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER ANNOUNCEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Candice S. Miller, R-Mich. (10th CD), issued the following news statement: Congresswoman Candice Miller, MI-10, today released the following statement following Chrysler's announcement that it will cut 25 percent of its salaried workforce: "My heart goes out to the workers at Chrysler. This economy has been difficult on families across America, but has been acutely hard for families here in Michigan that are so dependent on the auto industry. The federal government  more
REP. SMITH RELEASES DISTRICT SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb. (3rd CD), has issued the following news release: Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released his public schedule for the week of October 27. 10/27 Crawford 9:00 a.m. Central USDA Grant ceremonial presentation of $216,000 to Crawford Public Schools Congressman Smith will take part, congratulating Crawford Public Schools. The funds will be used for synchronous distance learning technology. 908 5th Street, Crawford Chadron   more
REP. SPACE TALKS TO BELMONT COUNTY SENIORS ABOUT FUTURE OF MEDICARE, SOCIAL SECURITY
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio., Oct. 24 -- Rep. Zack Space, D-Ohio (18th CD), has issued the following news release: Fighting to preserve and protect Social Security and Medicare, Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) met with seniors today at the JB Martin Center in St. Clairsville and talked about the need to preserve these crucial programs and never compromise on protections for Ohio's seniors. Space joined Congressman Charlie Wilson (OH-6) at the event sponsored by AARP Chapter 2994 in St. Clairsvill  more
RESPONSE OF UNITED NATIONS CHIEF EXECUTIVES BOARD TO GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 24 -- The United Nations issued the following press release: Major disruptions to financial institutions and markets in developed countries have spread to emerging economies. Its repercussions are being felt by people in real economies around the world which are facing recession and the rapid loss of hard-won economic gains over the last decade. The crisis we are seeing today will impact all countries, developed and developing, but its most serious repercussions will be f  more
Rhode Island's Poet Laureate, Lisa Starr, Hosts Workshop At Salve Regina
NEWPORT, R.I., Oct. 24 -- Salve Regina University issued issued the following order: Lisa Starr, Rhode Island's Poet Laureate, will host a Celebration of Poetry at Salve Regina University's McKillop Library on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. The program, open to the public, will be held in the library's Special Collections Room. A reception will follow. Starr, who runs the Hygeia House, a bed and breakfast on Block Island, has published two collections of poetry, received the Rhode Is  more
Saving Juice In The 'Cuse Residence Hall Competition Begins In November
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following press release: Syracuse University's Office of Residence Life, ResidenceHall Association and Sustainability Division in the Office of Energy and Computing Management are sponsoring the second annual Saving Juice in the 'Cuse contest in November. This competition between campus residence hall communities runs through the month and is designed to increase the sustainable behavior of the on-campus student population through ener  more
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP FIRST SILICON SOLAR CELL WITH 25 PER CENT EFFICIENCY
Washington, Oct. 24 -- (ANI): Scientists have developed the first silicon solar cell to achieve the groundbreaking milestone of 25 per cent efficiency. The solar cell has been developed by scientists at UNSW's (University of New South Wales) ARC Photovoltaic Centre of Excellence, in Australia. The UNSW ARC Photovoltaic Centre of Excellence already held the world record of 24.7 per cent for silicon solar cell efficiency. Now, a revision of the international standard by which solar cells are m  more
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP WORLD'S MOST EFFICIENT SOLAR CELLS
Sydney, Oct. 24 -- (IANS) Australian scientists have created what is arguably the world's most efficient silicon solar cells. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Photovoltaic Centre of Excellence already held the world record of 24.7 percent for silicon solar cell efficiency. Now a revision of the international standard by which solar cells are measured, has delivered the significant 25 percent record to the team led by Martin Green and Stuart Wenham. Centre's executive research direct  more
SEC Form 4s Filed for Companies in Georgia (Oct. 24)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission received the following information (Form 4s) from companies based in Georgia involving changes in beneficial interest held by major shareholders: *** EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS DISPOSITION BY PRESIDENT INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EUROPE CAMPBELL Exide Technologies (XIDE), Alpharetta, Ga., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by President for Industrial Energy Europe   more
SEC Form 4s Filed for Companies in Louisiana (Oct. 24)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission received the following information (Form 4s) from companies based in Louisiana involving changes in beneficial interest held by major shareholders: *** ENERGY PARTNERS REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR CARTER Energy Partners Ltd. (EPL), New Orleans, has filed a form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Harold D. Carter, New Orleans. On Oct. 6 the action involved   more
SEC Form 4s Filed for Companies in Texas (Oct. 24)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission received the following information (Form 4s) from companies based in Texas involving changes in beneficial interest held by major shareholders: *** CULLEN FROST BANKERS REPORTS ACQUISITION BY PRESIDENT BRACHER Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. (CFR), San Antonio, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by President Paul Bracher, San Antonio. On Oct. 21 the action inv  more
SECRETARY BODMAN SPEAKS AT DEDICATION OF NEW BIOENERGY FACILITY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following media advisory: On Tuesday, October 28, 2008, U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman will deliver remarks at the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) in Emeryville, Calif. This state-of-the-art laboratory facility - one of three new DOE Bioenergy Research Centers - was created to pursue transformational discoveries in basic science, enabling us to develop new   more
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE NORTHEY TO ADDRESS EAGLE GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET ON OCT. 27
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship issued the following news release: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will address the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce annual banquet next Monday, Oct. 27th at 6:00 p.m. Northey will speak about the importance of agriculture to Iowa's economy and the exciting opportunities available to rural Iowa. Details of the event follow here: Who: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Where: Memorial  more
SEN. BOXER ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOALS OF ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE IN 111TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following remarks on the Committee's focus for the next Congress and on the role it will play in an economic recovery: Senator Boxer said: "Our central goal in the next Congress will be economic recovery. I believe that the Environment and Public Works Committee will play a   more
SEN. CANTWELL CALLS FOR ELIMINATION OF TARIFFS ON CLEAN ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS, SERVICES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued the following press release: Friday in Seattle, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) delivered a keynote address at the Washington Council on International Trade's annual conference. As part of her ongoing efforts to address solutions for global warming and accelerate the United States', as well as China's and India's, rapid transition to a clean energy future, Cantwell called for the elimination of tariffs worldwide on c  more
SEN. FEINSTEIN RELEASES GREENSPAN LETTERS OPPOSING 2003 SWAPS REGULATION BILL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released three letters signed by then-Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan which proved crucial in defeating her efforts to establish regulations in the energy swaps markets in 2002 and 2003. Greenspan, along with former Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, strongly opposed Senator Feinstein's efforts to establish oversight for energy  more
SEN. MURKOWSKI ADDRESSES ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES CONVENTION
ANCHORAGE, Alaska., Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Following are the prepared remarks of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. Sen. Murkowski spoke to the Convention this morning in Anchorage. I am honored to join you once again for Alaska's great family reunion, the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. I am honored to join you in the presence of our veterans. They span the generat  more
SEN. MURRAY DELIVERS MAJOR SPEECH ON FINANCIAL CRISIS, TRADE POLICY, MEETING CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL ECONOMY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) today delivered a speech to the Washington Council on International Trade's (WCIT) 13th Annual Senators' Conference that focused on the current global economic crisis, her support for open trade policies that will keep the U.S. competitive in the world and continue to create jobs, and the need to build a higher skilled workforce in Washington state. The full   more
SEN. SNOWE CALLS ON NEXT CONGRESS TO ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today made the following statement in reaction to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) announcement to cut its oil production by at least 1.5 million barrels a day. The announcement follows a sharp decline in oil prices to 63 dollars a barrel, the lowest since May 2007. "Today's announcement by OPEC to cut production by 1.  more
Soul Street Dance Delivers High-Energy Entertainment to Pollak Theatre
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Oct. 24 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Soul Street Dance Company brings its exciting combination of entertainment and art to Monmouth University's Performing Arts on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Pollak Theatre. With an eclectic mix of music that ranges from classical to hip-hop and with new dance styles, Brazilian capoeira, and urban-fashioned costumes, these streetwise guys know how to move and they are on a mission to captiv  more
SPIE's International Board Meets In Whatcom County
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 24 -- The International Society for Optical Engineering issued the following news release: Two dozen academics, industry executives, and government researchers from around the world serving on the SPIE Board of Directors are meeting 24 and 25 October at Semiahmoo Resort near Blaine. SPIE, headquartered in Bellingham, is a key organizer and sponsor of major international conferences, educational programs, and technical exhibitions on emerging optics and photonics tec  more
STUDENTS PLAN MAKEOVER OF SALVATION ARMY STORE
GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 24 -- The University of North Carolina-Greensboro issued the following press release: From dusk today until dawn tomorrow, more than two dozen students and faculty at UNCG will collaborate on plans for a thorough makeover of The Salvation Army of Greensboro's Family Store. The intense, 12-hour design session - known as a charrette - begins at 7 p.m. in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building. About 40 students from the departments of Interior Architecture (IARC) and Consum  more
Summit Attendees Focus on 'Sustainable Value' To Continue Building Social Responsibility Movement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Society of Association Executives issued the following news release: Attendees of the online social responsibility summit convened by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, October 14-16, heard stories about how professional, trade and cause-related organizations are creating "sustainable value" by using strategic social responsibility to drive their businesses and address critical world problems. The online event, called Associations and Social R  more
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS-PETITION REGARDING METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING RAILROAD REVENUE ADEQUACY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: Decision Information Docket Number: EP_679_0 Case Title: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS-PETITION REGARDING METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING RAILROAD REVENUE ADEQUACY Decision Type: Decision Deciding Body: Entire Board Decision Summary Decision Notes: DECISION DENIED THE PETITION FILED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS SEEKING TO INSTITUTE A RUL  more
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING GENERAL RAILWAY IOWA NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD-ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION-IN OSCEOLA, DICKINSON COUNTIES, IOWA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: Decision Information Docket Number: AB_1067_2_X Case Title: GENERAL RAILWAY CORPORATION D/B/A IOWA NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD-ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION-IN OSCEOLA AND DICKINSON COUNTIES, IA Decision Type: Decision Deciding Body: Director Of Proceedings Decision Summary Decision Notes: DECISION: (1) REOPENED THIS PROCEEDING; (2) DETERMINED THAT THE NOTICE SER  more
Swiss Inventors Develop Multi-Light-Source Illumination System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25 -- Olivier Theytaz of Savigny, Switzerland, Olivier Mathis of Grimisuat, Switzerland, Baptiste Merminod of Geneva, Switzerland, and Pascal Eichenberger of Lausanne, Switzerland, have developed an optical pointing device. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "In one embodiment of an optical pointing device, an illumination system includes a plurality of light sources. Each light source is characterized by a unique set of illuminati  more
Thousands Convened on Ethics, Governance & the Economy at the Association of Corporate Counsel's 2008 Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Association of Corporate Counsel issued the following news release: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) welcomed nearly 3,000 people this week (October 19-22) for its 2008 ACC Annual Meeting. In-house counsel representing over 25 countries from around the world came together at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center to discuss issues related to topics such as anti-corruption enforcement, boardroom careers, compliance, ethics and SEC updates. With mo  more
THREE REMARKABLE ALABAMIANS TO BE INDUCTED INTO COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES HALL OF FAME AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Oct. 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: Three renowned communication and information leaders will be inducted into The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 6. The induction ceremonies will be at the NorthRiver Yacht Club. Established by the C&IS Board of Visitors, the Communication Hall of Fame was created in 1998 to honor, preserve and perpetuate the names and accomplishments o  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California. *** California Inventors Develop Chimeric Antigen ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 23 -- Mark Selby of San Francisco, Edward Glazer of Oakland, Calif., and Michael Houghton of Berkeley, Calif., have developed a virus-like particle for vaccines. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Chimeric antigens derived from hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) ar  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Colorado (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Colorado. *** Colorado Inventors Develop Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Yeast-Based Therapeutic Composition ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Richard C. Duke, Alex Franzusoff and Thomas H. King, all from Denver, and Aurelia Haller of Boulder, Colo., have developed a yeast-based therapeutic for chronic hepatitis C infection. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed are c  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Georgia (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Georgia. *** Georgia Inventor Develops Wall Mounted Holder ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Allen Garrett Burnett of Rex, Ga., has developed a suspended toilet tissue roll holder. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A wall mounted holder to support a standard toilet tissue roll, and within a suspended hollow axle contain an auxiliary tissue roll. The suspended axle dynamic  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Massachusetts (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Massachusetts. *** Massachusetts Inventors Develop Biological Arraying Material Resealable Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 23 -- David Duffy of Somerville, Mass., Gregory Kirk of Pleasanton, Mass., Stewart Campbell of Framingham, Mass., Olivier Schueller of Arlington, Mass., Melina Agosto of Dorchester, Mass., and Enoch Kim of Boston, have developed a resealable device for arraying materials. According to the  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New Hampshire (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New Hampshire. *** Massachusetts, New Hampshire Inventors Develop Hepatitis C Virus Helicase Crystals ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Joseph L. Kim of Natick, Mass., Paul Caron of Malden, Mass., Chao Lin of Brookline, Mass., and Kurt Morgenstern of Derry, N.H., have developed an X-ray crystal structure for hepatitis C virus. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The inventi  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New York (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New York. *** WIPO: Inventors in New Jersey, New York Develop Optimal Resource Allocation Strategy GENEVA, Oct. 22 - Seung-jun Kim and Mohammad Madihian, both of Plainsboro, N.J., and Xiaodong Wang of N.Y., have developed an optimal resource allocation strategy. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns an "optimal resource allocation strategy   more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Oregon (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Oregon. *** Oregon, California Inventors Develop Image Sensor Noise Optimizing Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Matthew Michael Borg of Albany, Ore., and Dietrich Werner Vook of Los Altos, Calif., have developed an image sensor noise optimizing apparatus. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and apparatus for optimizing the voltage supply of an image sen  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Gene Activation Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 23 -- Charles Allen Black Jr. of Pittsburgh has developed methods for activating genes. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Compositions and methods for activating genes of interest are provided. The compositions comprise a masked targeted expression cassette which express  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Texas (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Texas. *** Texas Inventor Develops Board Game ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- Robert Brandt of Spring, Texas, has developed a multi-game playing surface. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A board game has a plurality of game pieces and pair of dice. A method is disclosed for playing a plurality of games one a game board that includes a plurality of playing surfaces. The  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Wisconsin (Oct. 24)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Wisconsin. *** U.S., German, Labanese, Canadian Inventors Develop Multi-Energy Tomosynthesis System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 23 -- Jeffrey Wayne Eberhard of Albany, N.Y., John Patrick Kaufhold of Schenectady, N.Y., Gopal B Avinash of New Berlin, Wis., Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus of Niskayuna, Germany, Kadri Nizar Jabri of Waukesha, Lebanon, and John Michael Sabol of Sussex, Canada, have developed a method for  more
UNIVERSITIES CELEBRATE NATIONAL CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY DAY ON OCT. 22
RAPID CITY, S.D., Oct. 23 -- The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology issued the following news release: The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology joined with institutions across the nation in celebrating National Campus Sustainability Day on October 22. A booth, located outside the Surbeck Center Ballroom, provided information, displays, and activities relating to recycling and alternative energy. Tthe School of Mines also hosted a webcast presentation, "Climate Realities, Chal  more
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA PROFESSOR VARNER RECEIVES DOE ADVANCED DETECTOR RESEARCH AWARD
HONOLULU, Oct. 24 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: University of Hawaii at Manoa Assistant Professor of Physics Gary S. Varner has received a highly competitive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Detector Research Award for the second time. One of only 3 recipients nationwide, Varner's $70,000 award is for the development of a new type of readout for novel particle identification detectors at the KEK Super B Factory particle accelerator. This support is the  more
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE EXTENSION TEAMS UP WITH STATE, AGENCIES TO KEEP ME WARM
ORONO, Maine, Oct. 24 -- University of Maine issued the following news release: Oil prices may have dropped for the moment, but keeping Mainers warm this winter continues to be a concern. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is doing its best to make sure residents are bundled up for the cold season now upon us through collaboration with the Maine State Housing Authority and the Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security. On Saturday, Oct. 25, Keep ME Warm Kits will be dist  more
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI RESEARCH REACHES RECORD LEVELS IN 2007-08
COLUMBIA, Mo., Oct. 24 -- University of Missouri issued the following research news release: Every year, University of Missouri researchers work on some of the most prevalent issues facing the world today: health, hunger, education and national security. In the past, discoveries from this work have resulted in innovative solutions. In the 2008 fiscal year, Mizzou researchers increased science research and related activity expenditures by 7.4 percent over the previous fiscal year - reaching re  more
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI'S RESEARCH REACHES RECORD LEVELS IN 2007-08
COLUMBIA, Mo., Oct. 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: Every year, University of Missouri researchers work on some of the most prevalent issues facing the world today: health, hunger, education and national security. In the past, discoveries from this work have resulted in innovative solutions. In the 2008 fiscal year, Mizzou researchers increased science research and related activity expenditures by 7.4 percent over the previous fiscal year - reaching record   more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA PRESIDENT NAMES MILAVETZ INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH, HOFFMANN INTERIM CO-DIRECTOR OF EPSCOR
GRAND FORKS, N.D., Oct. 24 -- University of North Dakota issued the following news release: Barry Milavetz has been named interim vice president for Research and Economic Development at the University of North Dakota effective, Nov. 1, according to President Robert Kelley. Milavetz has been serving as associate vice president for research in research development and compliance at UND since July 2004. He was interim vice president for research for about a year prior. Milavetz is an associat  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, EDUCATION IS FREEDOM PARTNERING TO PROVIDE FREE TUITION, FEES FOR DALLAS ISD STUDENTS OF EXCELLENCE
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: University of North Texas President Gretchen M. Bataille will announce a new partnership with Education is Freedom (EIF) on Oct. 28 (Tuesday) that guarantees that Dallas' academically talented, but financially needy students have access to a higher education degree without paying tuition and fees. The announcement is expected to come at 10 a.m. when Bataille addresses the EIF board at its Dallas head  more
US SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SAYS HIGHER EDUCATION KEY TO DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Thomas Rippe U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is in Kigali this week promoting partnerships between American and African universities. The goal is to use higher education to drive development in Africa. For VOA, Thomas Rippe reports from Kigali. U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings says higher education is vital to the future development of Africa. She says Africa needs highly trained prof  more
USDA, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF 2010 DIETARY GUIDELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following press release: Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer and Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the appointment of 13 nationally recognized experts to serve on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee members are made up of prominent medical and scientific researchers from universities and scientific institutions across America that are leaders in their field. Selected f  more
VALERO ENERGY REPORTS MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS BY EXECUTIVE VP CISKOWSKI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Valero Energy Corp. (VLO), San Antonio, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer Michael S. Ciskowski, San Antonio. On Oct. 20 the action involved disposition of 2,358 shares of stock. He now owns 233,660 shares of stock directly.  more
VALERO ENERGY REPORTS MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS BY EXECUTIVE VP EDWARDS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Valero Energy Corp. (VLO), San Antonio, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Executive VP S. Eugene Edwards, San Antonio. On Oct. 20 the action involved disposition of 1,174 shares of stock. He now owns 39,957 shares of stock directly.  more
VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ISSUES ORDER REGARDING APPLICATION OF SARAH AND ROBERT KREBS FOR AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC GOOD FOR A NET METERED WIND TURBINE SYSTEM
MONTPELIER, Vt., Oct. 24 -- The Vermont Public Service Board issued the following orders: 1. The application was initially filed on September 5, 2008, but was not completed until September 24, 2008. STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD CPG #NM-398 Application of Sarah and Robert Krebs for an Amended Certificate of Public Good for a net metered wind turbine system Order entered: 10/24/2008 I. INTRODUCTION This case involves an application filed by Sarah and Robert Krebs ("Ap  more
VOA NEWS: KENYA FALLS IN ANNUAL PRESS FREEDOM RANKINGS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Derek Kilner The international organization Reporters without Borders has released its annual index of press freedom around the world. As Derek Kilner reports from Nairobi, Kenya was among the countries that saw the biggest drop this year, falling 19 places. The Paris-based organization Reporters without Borders called Kenya one of the "black spots" in Africa, falling from number 78 to number 97 in the rankings o  more
VOA NEWS: NIGERIA'S ANTI-CORRUPTION CZAR CRITICIZES IMMUNITY LAW
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Gilbert da Costa Head of Nigeria's main anti-graft agency, Farida Waziri, says the immunity law, which suspends criminal cases against the president, vice president, state governors and their deputies while they are in office, is hampering the anti-corruption drive in one of the world's most tainted countries and should be abrogated. Gilbert da Costa in Abuja has this report for VOA. Testifying at a senate commit  more
VOA NEWS: US PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SUPPORT EXPANDED TRADE WITH DEVELOPING WORLD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By William Eagle Both candidates in the U.S. presidential election say they would like to expand trade with the developing world by opening the country's markets to foreign goods. They are also calling for an end to trade barriers that prevent U.S. products and investments in emerging markets. VOA's William Eagle reports from Washington. The 2008 Republican Party platform builds on several policies that have enjoye  more
VOLUNTEER TENNESSEE CELEBRATES COMMUNITY HEROES AT FIRST ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S VOLUNTEER STARS AWARDS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration issued the following news release: Volunteer Tennessee will proudly present the First Annual Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards during a reception on Monday, October 27, 2008. The awards honor 65 outstanding adult and youth volunteers from across Tennessee who strive to improve their communities through service. Honorees were selected on the county level through a nominations process or by their county mayor  more
WASHINGTON: EPA Finalizes Rule for Radiation Safety Standard for Proposed High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nev.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the final rule for amendments to its public health and safety standards for radioactive material stored or disposed of in the potential repository at Yucca Mountain, Nev. EPA has ruled that compliance will be judged against a standard of 150 microsieverts per year ([mu]Sv/yr) (15 millirem per year (mrem/yr)) committed effective dose equivalent (CEDE) at times up to 10,000 years after disposal and against a standard of 1  more
WASHINGTON: EPA Has Concerns About Energy Development Project on Reservation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has expressed environmental concerns about an energy development project on Indian lands. WYOMING; EPA continues to have environmental concerns about surface water impacts in regard to the project analyzed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs EIS No. 20080359, the Riverton Dome Coal Bed Natural Gas and Conventional Gas Development Project on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Fremont County. Federal Register Notice http://www.new  more
WHITE HOUSE HONORS FEDERAL AGENCY TEAMS FOR SAVING ENERGY AND REDUCING ENERGY COSTS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following press release: The White House today honored energy management teams from four federal entities: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Marine Corps; U.S. General Services Administration; and, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, for their support, leadership, and efforts in promoting and improving energy use in their facilities and operations. These teams, which included 44 Federal employe  more
WIPO: Inventor in Japan Develops Fuel Saving Running Vehicle Utilizing Inertia
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Hiromitu Tada of Osaka, Japan, has developed a fuel saving running vehicle utilizing inertia. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to "fuel is saved by storing surplus energy for run resistance horse power in a flywheel and utilizing it in inertial running." The invention carries International Patent Publication No. WO/2008/114552 on Sept. 25. The original patent was filed in Japan under application No.  more
WIPO: Inventor in Mexico Develops Depressuriser
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Manuel Buxade Hernandez of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has developed a depressuriser. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "depressuriser in the form of a passive device which is installed upstream of the expansion valve or capillary tube in a cooling or air conditioning system and which reduces the temperature of the liquid coolant originating from the water- or air-cooled condenser by at least 1°C, thereby inc  more
WIPO: Inventor in Minnesota Develops Muscle Stimulator
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Dan Sachs of Minneapolis has developed an implantable medical device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to an "implantable medical device for treating the back of a patient. Stimulation energy is delivered to muscles or joint capsules or ligaments or nerve fibers to improve the heath of the back." The invention carries International Patent Publication No. WO/2008/112178 on Sept. 18. The original paten  more
WIPO: Inventor in Netherlands Develops Rotor Device
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Edwin Aronds of Gorinchem, Netherlands, has developed a rotor device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the present invention relates to a "rotor device for use in the production of wind energy, comprising - at least one rotor shaft which can be arranged substantially transversely of the wind during use, - at least two rotor blades which are coupled to the rotor shaft." The invention carries International Patent Publication N  more
WIPO: Inventors in California Develop Concentrator Applications Photovoltaic Receiver
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Tyler Williams and David Youmans both of Berkeley, Calif., Duncan Harwood of Santa Clara, Calif., have developed solar concentrators incorporating photovoltaic receiver assemblies. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention aims to provide "solar concentrators incorporating photovoltaic receiver assemblies with improved thermal dissipation, dielectric, encapsulation, and cell/wiring protection characteristics." The inve  more
WIPO: Inventors in Japan Develop Vibration Generating/Cooling Apparatus
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Kazuyuki Mikubo and Takeya Hashiguchi, both of Tokyo, have developed a vibration generating apparatus. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention aims to provide a "vibration generating/cooling apparatus, which performs low-volume, energy saving and effective heat transfer by generating a convective flow inside and outside a case. The vibration generating/cooling apparatus is provided with a motor; a magnetic vibrator mount  more
WIPO: Inventors in Mexico, Ecuador Develop Energy-Saving Lighting Device
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Noel Leon Rovira, Norma Frida Roffe Samaniego, Manuel Mereno Rico, and Olivia Maricela Barron Cano, all from Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and Juan Pablo Hurtado Pacheco of Ecuato, Ecuador, have developed an energy-saving lighting device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to an "energy-saving lighting device formed by light-emitting diodes which use a scanning technique in order to reduce the amount of energy require  more
WIPO: Inventors in Netherlands Develop Reverse Electrodialysis Process Performing Device
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Jan Willem Post of Hoevelaken, Netherlands, and Hubertus Victor Marie Hamelers of Heelsum, Netherlands, have developed an improved device for performing a reverse electrodialysis process. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "device for performing a reverse electrodialysis process. The device is characterized in that it comprises means to limit transport of multivalent ions from the low-osmotic electrolyt  more
WIPO: Inventors in New York, Pennsylvania, Belgium Develop Passive Radio-Frequency Identification Elements
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - John D. Downie and Richard E. Wagner both of Painted Post, N.Y., James S. Sutherland of Corning, N.Y., Mark P. Taylor of Montour Falls, N.Y., Matthew S. Whiting of Lawrenceville, Pa., and Leo Derlof of Antwerpen, Belgium, have developed passive passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) elements having visual indicators. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, "There are provided components, connectors, receptacles, cables, and sys  more
WIPO: Inventors in Pennsylvania Develop Energy Consumption Graphic Display System, Method
GENEVA, Oct. 25 - Ian Rowbottom of Chalfont, Pa., Joe Jacob of Macungie, Pa., Elliot G. Jacoby Jr. of Glenside, Pa., and Joel S. Spira of Coopersburg, Pa., have developed a system for displaying an electronic representation of consumption of resource by a device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "system for displaying an electronic representation of the consumption of a resource by a device comprises a communication ne  more
WORLD'S SMALLEST STORAGE SPACE ... NUCLEUS OF AN ATOM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following press release: An international team of scientists recently performed the ultimate miniaturization of computer memory: storing information at the nucleus of an atom. The breakthrough is a key step in bringing to life quantum computers, devices based on the theory of quantum mechanics. In the quantum world, objects such as atoms can exist simultaneously in multiple states-that is, they could literally be in two plac  more
XCEL ENERGY SHOWS NET INCOME FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDING SEPT. 30
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Xcel Energy Inc., Minneapolis, has filed a Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period, ending Sept. 30, showing a net income of $222.79 million. In contrast, the company posted a net income of $254.82 million for the same quarter in the previous year.  more
Xerox's erasable paper featured at Wired NextFest
Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Xerox Corporation is unveiling its erasable paper to the public for the first time at WIRED NextFest, a showcase of global innovations that are transforming the world. The experimental paper can be printed on again and again, reducing paper use in the office and cutting back waste. Other breakthroughs in the Xerox display that minimize environmental impact include a printing technology that reduces waste by 90 percent and low-cost water purification that uses less energy   more
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