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GM Announces Pricing for CNG Express and Savana Vans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:58AMPricing for the all-inclusive CNG option includes a dedicated CNG system, a natural gas-capable Vortec 6.0L V-8 engine and HD trailering equipment.
LeBron a Miami resident, not yet a 'Canes fan Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:58AMLeBron might live in Miami, but still picking Ohio State to beat Hurricanes
Where is the Zephyr going? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:58AMThe Minnesota Zephyr took a small step into the sunset last month when Stillwater City Council members voted to remove the stop signs on a crossing that the dining train once trundled past.
P15-trilyon ang tea rose marble sa Bulacan Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:56AMDONYA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan – Gaano kayaman ang Bulacan? Ito ang katanungang sinagot ni Gob. Wilhemino Alvarado sa isang pahayag noong Martes, Agosto 31 kaugnay ng paglulunsad ng Green Line Text Facility Project ng Globe Telecommunications sa Capitol Gymnasium.
Monsanto Executives to Address Investor Conferences in September Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:54AMMonsanto Company's Carl Casale, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Brett Begemann, executive vice president â seeds & traits, will address investors in separate investor conferences in September.
Final day for suggestions as draft general plan comment period draws to close Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:45AMWith the 60-day comment period for Patterson’s draft general plan drawing to a close on Wednesday, Sept. 1, several requests for adjustments have surfaced from city council members, planning commissioners and the public as the document’s revision nears it’s final stages.
Md. Officials Keep Close Watch On Hurricane Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMMaryland officials are taking precautions to prepare for any possible impact of Hurricane Earl.
Michigan, Wisconsin to cooperate on climate change issues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:42AMMichigan and Wisconsin plan to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and determine the best strategies to adapt to climate change as part of an effort to protect the Great Lakes region.
Tonasket woman fined for use of burn barrel Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:40AMTONASKET — The state Department of Ecology has fined a Tonasket woman $6,500 for the unlawful use of a burn barrel which they say started a wildfire that burned one-quarter of an acre of land last fall. State officials say it is the second fire in eight years caused by an unattended burn barrel on the same private property, about seven miles north of Tonasket.
Baucus meets with locals to discuss small business boost, jobs, health care Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:45AMSen. Max Baucus started his small business listening session in Columbia Falls last week by asking those in attendance to throw their toughest questions at him.
North Fork protection near complete Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:44AMA deal to permanently protect the North Fork of the Flathead could come soon, Montana Sen. Jon Tester said last week.
Prison Aids/TB death toll a concern Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:43AMSevere overcrowding in KwaZulu-Natal's prisons is contributing to the spread of HIV and tuberculosis and driving the high death toll in prisons, says the Correctional Services Department.
Candidates vie for place 1: Porterfield vs. Newman Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:42AMKim Porterfield is running for re-election to City Council, Place 1. Challenging her is Dave Newman who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2008. The candidates told The University Star about their campaigns and what they think is important to the City of San Marcos. Q: If your campaign was based on a single issue, what one issue do you believe is most important for the future of San Marcos? read ...
Candidates vie for place 6: van Oudekerke vs. Scott Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:42AM John Thomaides has chosen to vacate his seat as City Councilmember, Place 6 in order to run for mayor. Facing-off for the remainder of the unexpired term is Rodney van Oudekerke, who ran for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 in 2008, and Shane Scott, a filmmaker. The candidates told The University Star about their campaigns and what they think is important to the City of San Marcos. Q ...
Campfire sparks small blaze Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:40AMAn abandoned campfire sparked up a small wildfire Aug. 26 near Smith Lake, just north of Whitefish Lake. Officials said the fire was likely left burning following a party at Smith Lake.
Park Service debunks myths’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:40AMSusquehanna to Roseland environmental impact statement controversy
Summer 2010's hot temperatures mean lower lake levels Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:30AMMore hot temps are forecast today.
Battlement begins a ‘Bucket Brigade' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:25AMBATTLEMENT MESA, Colorado — Residents here have decided to take matters into their own hands, literally, when it comes to checking out the chemical components of the air they are breathing.
Afghan concern about Pakistan is legit: Petraeus Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:23AMGen. David Petraeus said he shared Karzai's concern about threats across the border in Pakistan but said the Pakistanis deserve credit for waging what he described as an ''impressive counterinsurgency campaign'' during the past 18 months.
Cabinet approves hazards list Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:22AMThe cabinet on Tuesday approved the list of 11 harmful industrial activities proposed by the National Environment Board (NEB), deputy government spokesman Vachara Kannikar said.
Cabinet approves Environment Ministry's controversial list of 11 dangerous activities Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:20AMDespite protest from activists, the Cabinet Tuesday approved the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry's listing of 11 activities as having serious impacts on people's health or surroundings.
Lake Champlain cleanup dispute headed to EPA Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:15AMA federal judge has rejected Vermont's request that he throw out a lawsuit seeking stricter limits on pollution of Lake Champlain. U.S. District Judge William Sessions said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may reconsider its 2002 approval of the phosphorus pollution limits set by Vermont.
Wis. to open 2 state parks to deer hunting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:13AMAssociated Press - August 31, 2010 6:05 AM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State wildlife officials plan to open two state parks to deer hunters for the first time this year.
Petraeus: Afghan concern about Pakistan is legit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:03AMPresident Hamid Karzai's recent complaints that international forces should focus on militant leaders hiding in neighboring Pakistan instead of Afghan villages doesn't mean the government no longer supports the U.S. war strategy, the top NATO commander said Tuesday.
Reaction to Michigan's decision to ditch study and relax crossbow use rules a mixed bag Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:29AMCritics say the state's Natural Resources Commission let politics get in the way of good science.
State's death penalty exists in name only Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:29AMHARRISBURG — Last week Gov. Ed Rendell signed three more death warrants — for an Allegheny County man who killed his wife and teenage son nearly a decade ago, the murderer of a Reading police officer, and Jerry Chambers, who is on death row for the slaying of a 3-year-old Philadelphia girl who was beaten and left to die, trapped between a bed and a radiator.
Shark bites oil-seeking robot Waldo -- during Shark Week Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:27AMNow a shark-scarred sub-sea seeker, Waldo the scientific robot survived its latest mission to bring positive news to the Florida Keys. The 6-foot "autonomous underwater vehicle" found no significant traces of underwater oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill in its 28 days at sea, after being launched July 19 from Mote Marine Laboratory's Summerland Key facility, according to the Natural Resources ...
Dave Alexander: Summer couldn't get better than this Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:21AMDave AlexanderIf this is “global warming,” I’ll take another helping.By far, this has been the best summer of my 30 years in Muskegon. The weather and the opportunity it has provided to enjoy Muskegon’s greatest outdoor attributes has been in...
Big CEO paycheck at oil company smaller than its peers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:16AMSmaller oil company pays
Outdoors briefs: Three-day mountain bike event set for September in Grand Rapids Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:14AMThe 10th annual Midwest Mountain Bike Summit is Sept. 10-12 in Grand Rapids. The three-day event includes clinics on advocacy, networking and trail building, group rides, competitions and a 40-mile ride.
Youth day: Event promotes safety outdoors: Children learn about safety in outdoor recreation at Edwardsburg ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:08AMEDWARDSBURG -- Liam Clark learned about safety in outdoor recreation during a youth day event Saturday at Edwardsburg Conservation Club in Edwardsburg.
HUNTING WEST TEXAS 2010: Deer, bird hunting looks “promising” in West Texas Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:00AMGreen pastures were visible everywhere as I drove into a Coke county ranch in early July. Two fawns frolicked near whitetail does feeding just inside the gate. One doe turned her head and looked at my pickup as I drove by. A covey of Bobwhite quail scurried into the protection of tall grasses. A small flock of Rio Grande turkey hens and their young poults milled around a water trough, picking up ...
SABIC signs natural Alcohol technology licensing agreement Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:58AMStart up of the new production line is planned for the end of 2013 and will utilize renewable feedstock technology. "The feedstock used for this process is based on natural raw materials from renewable oils such as palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
New Google Realtime Search with Realplay Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:31AMGoogle has relaunched Google Replay as part of an improved real-time search feature.
Forest road plan not likely out till spring Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe thousands who have been wondering for more than three years which roads on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will remain open to motor vehicles will have to continue to exercise their patience.
Higher taxes on oil firms would slow job growth, test economy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMTax hikes on oil companies also would slow innovation, says Randy Gross of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Pa. governor wants natural gas severance tax Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:11PMWELLSBORO — Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell made a stop at the Tioga County Courthouse this morning to discuss a proposed severance tax on natural gas extraction to be used to help protect the environment, groundwater supplies and growing social service needs.
Cooler weather helps control Washington wildfires Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe state on Friday dispatched about 350 firefighters to battle a dozen wildfires in eastern Washington.
TSX higher as U.S. economy slows less than expected Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:07PMThe Toronto stock market was up sharply Friday with bank stocks leading the charge after selling off earlier in the week following mixed earnings reports.
Primary results: Let the battle begin! Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:07PMState Sen. Sylvia Allen saved her seat during Tuesday’s primary election against challenger and former Rep. Bill Konopnicki despite losing the race in Gila County.
Come out and tag some monarch butterflies on Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:04PMEvent is at UMC's Red River Valley Natural History Area.
Cooler Weather Helps Control Washington Wildfires Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:03PMSPOKANE, Wash. -- The state on Friday dispatched about 350 firefighters to battle a dozen wildfires in eastern Washington. They join local, federal and Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters on blazes that were whipped up by winds that gusted to more than 40 mph on Thursday.
Questions raised about Va uranium study members Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:55PMRICHMOND, Va. - Environmental groups are questioning the impartiality of several provisional members of an independent scientific panel that will study the environmental risks and other aspects of uranium mining in Southside Virginia.
Synergy Resources Corporation Completes 36 Well Drilling Program Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMDENVER----Synergy Resources Corporation , a domestic oil and gas exploration and production company, today announced the completion of drilling of its 36 well program with a 100% success rate.
Basin residents discuss water concerns Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:56AMCLARKSVILLE, VA. — Water is one of the earth’s most valuable resources and these days is becoming a most valuable commodity.
German Firm Visits Malaysia, Indonesia From October 9-17 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:55AMFRANKFURT, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- A Frankfurt-based German group that promotes business and trade ties with Asia is organising a delegation visit to Malaysia and Indonesia from Oct 9 to 17.
ACCMA Project: adaptation to climate change in Morocco Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:54AMEnvironmental project produces 75 studies of three and a half years of research on harshest rural areas in Morocco.
Humane Society wants South Carolina to ban 'bear baying' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:51AMVideo from the humane society of the United States shows a captive bear, tethered to a stake in an enclosed area, where packs of dogs are released on the bear.
Endangered Fish Found in Ga. River Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:49AMThe discovery of two threatened species of fish in a north Georgia river has raised hopes for their survival.
Dam being removed, bridge restored in Swanzey, NH Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:46AMSWANZEY, N.H. (AP) — After 12 years of planning, work has begun to remove a dam and stabilize a historic covered bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire. The Homestead Woolen Mill Dam is on the Ashuelot River close to the Thompson Covered Bridge.