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Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:10:23 GMT

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Oil Risk Assessment Called Flawed: EXPERTS: Study is Too Dependent on Industry Cooperation, Panel Says.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Oct. 21--A panel of national scientific experts is raising serious concerns about the state-led, $5 million project to evaluate risks posed by Alaska's aging oil and gas infrastructure.
The study, initiated by former Gov. Sarah Palin, was triggered by recent spills, leaks and corrosion on the North Slope, including the 2006 spill that shut down half of Prudhoe Bay for weeks and resulted in multimillion-dollar penalties for BP, the Prudhoe operator.
But the National Academy of Sciences said in a 45-page report circulated Tuesday that the state's study -- as currently designed -- is unlikely to meet its own ambitious goals.

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25,000 Without Power As Storm Batters Sacramento Region

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:48:00 GMT

Oct. 13--The wet and windy storm that's moved into Northern California has brought widespread electrical outages, roadway flooding and a growing number of reports of falling trees and limbs.
About 11:30 a.m., there were 25,000 customers without power in the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, said spokesman Chris Capra.
Sacramento registered 1.44 inches of rain as of 1:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 45 mph were reported at Sacramento International Airport.

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"The Office" Wedding Stays Cheap and Honest

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT

Many fans applauded the wedding of Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) on NBC's "The Office."
Jenna Fischer might be able to afford Vera Wang, but Pam Beesly wore David's Bridal.
And she was very considerate of her bridesmaid who only had to invest $145 in those silver dresses, which were kinda nice considering no one ever wears them again no matter what anybody says, also from David's Bridal.

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Male Call: Advice for Best Friend Who Has Returned to Her Cheating Boyfriend

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT

Question: My best friend is making some bad choices, in my opinion, and I'm not sure what I can or should do about it.
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Self-Storage for Summerwalk?: Lacey: Development Struggles to Attract Retail Outlets That Support ?Pedestrian-Friendly' Mission

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Sep. 1--LACEY -- A request to allow a self-storage center at Summerwalk illustrates the continuing challenge of attracting business to the pedestrian-friendly development.
The request needs approval by the City Council because it amends the development's master plan, last revised five years ago.
Community vision and market reality have hampered development of Summerwalk's commercial area.

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Winds of Change: With Wind Towers Going Up Nationwide, Business and Employment Opportunities Follow

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Aug. 25--MINONK -- Winds of change are blowing across the central Illinois economy.
Companies such as SMF, a machine shop in Minonk with 120 employees, are finding that the growth of wind energy in the state not only creates an environmental benefit, but also provides jobs.
The future looks downright gusty with a federal mandate to have 20 percent of the nation's power by generated by wind by 2030, he said.

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Several Companies Want to Be First to Develop Offshore Wind Farm in U.S.

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:45:00 GMT

Aug. 16--For months, Rhode Islanders have been hearing sometimes breathless claims from government and business leaders that the Ocean State will have the first offshore wind farm in the nation.
Governor Carcieri has led the refrain, repeating his catchphrase, "Spin, baby, spin," at green energy events across the state.
Despite two crucial developments within four days in June, Deepwater Wind, the startup company selected by the state, still has much to do before it can install more than 100 turbines in the ocean off the Rhode Island coast.

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Tacoma's Water Worries

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Aug. 16--Tacoma Water, by the end of the year, will recommend the installation of water treatment equipment and storage that could raise rates by as much as 20 percent over three or four years beginning in 2011.
The utility is facing dual pressures.
The second is more complicated and involves the long-term health of water from the Green River, the source of most of Tacoma's water.

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Tacoma's Water Worries

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Aug. 16--Tacoma Water, by the end of the year, will recommend the installation of water treatment equipment and storage that could raise rates by as much as 20 percent over three or four years beginning in 2011.
The utility is facing dual pressures.
The second is more complicated and involves the long-term health of water from the Green River, the source of most of Tacoma's water.

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Swamped in Floyd County: Flood Waters Push Sewage into Homes

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:47:00 GMT

Aug. 5--Several residents told the New Albany City Council Monday they feared any prediction of rain due to flooding problems that have been especially brutal this summer.
Tuesday morning record downpours sent city and Floyd County rescue personnel scurrying to respond to trapped motorists, flooded homes and fire alarms.
Residents around New Albany could be found pumping water out of their basements and doing the best they could to salvage their valuables.

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Nextest Announces Date for Releasing Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:56:00 GMT

Nextest Systems Corporation will release results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2007 on Thursday, February 1, 2007 after market close, followed by a quarterly conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same date.[More...]

Nextest Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Conference

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:56:00 GMT

Nextest Systems Corporation today announced that it will be presenting at the Needham Ninth Annual Growth Conference.[More...]