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Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Express Support for Tax Policy on Second-Generation Biofuels Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMAs Congress takes action on tax incentive packages, advanced biofuel trade associations reemphasized importance of advanced biofuels as opportunities for U.S. to reduce reliance on oil and create green jobs. BIO, ABFA, and Algal Biomass Organization thanked Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin (D-Mich.) for introducing legislation that would make algae and other second-generation ...
Four held over China pipeline blast Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMPolice have arrested four people in connection with a chemical pipeline explosion that rocked a city in eastern China and killed 13 so far, state media say.
German truck maker MAN posts big Q2 earnings spike Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AM(AP:BERLIN) Second-quarter earnings at German truck maker MAN SE increased sharply as a recovering economy contributed to a surge in orders and revenues, the company said Thursday.
Expanding the Fleet of Filtration Rental Equipment Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMHave you seen the recent additions to our fleet of rental filtration equipment? You name a portable filtration system and we have it available to rent! It doesn't matter whether it's a filter pressure vessel, a filter bag or cartridge housing, a portable filter cart, a vacuum dehydrator, or an oil flushing skid. Have an emergency filtration situation? Need to transfer and/or replenish fluid? Don ...
Spanish HICP Inflation Quickens In July Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AM(RTTNews) - Spanish inflation, as measured by the harmonized index of consumer prices, rose at the fastest pace since November 2008 in July, official data showed Thursday. The increase was apparently driven by a hike in the value added tax, effective July 1.
The Voltswagen: The people's car the people pay for Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMPeter Foster: Put together a $10,000-per-car Ontario subsidy with ultra high-cost solar electricity foisted on the public via feed-in tariffs and you have a level of economic insanity it would be hard to match
Production Trials Set to Commence July 30 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. (TSX:BXI) is pleased to confirm that it has completed all of its primary commissioning steps required to enable the commencement of protein production trial runs starting July 30, 2010. Several partial trials have been completed to date and all results from such trials have been positive. It may be several days ...
Adult rats’ sodium appetite linked to early polyunsaturated fat deficiency Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:46AMDiets that include too little polyunsaturated fat in early childhood could lead to increased appetite for sodium later in life, suggests a new rat study published in the journal Appetite.
Kalamazoo River oil spill close to 1 million gallons: A roundup from the past 24 hours and more Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:45AMThe EPA is now saying that the amount of oil spilled from a section of 30-inch underground pipe near Marshall on Monday is close to 1 million gallons, higher than the company's (Enbridge Inc.) earlier estimate of 840,000 gallons.
Bear attacks Ont. woman in Montana Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:45AMAn Ontario woman who was attacked by a bear at a Montana campground says she was bitten on her arm and leg before she instinctively played dead so the animal would leave her alone.
Capped oil well gives businesses hope Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:29PMBusinesses are hoping to bounce back now that the well is capped.
UPDATE: Saudi Aramco Signs Contracts For $10B Yanbu Refinery Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:28PM(Adds comments, details.) DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--Saudi Arabian Oil Co., the world's biggest oil company, said Wednesday it signed contracts with several local and international contractors to help it build its estimated $10 billion export refinery at Yanbu on the Red Sea.
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Indian Market Seen Lower On Downbeat U.S Data Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:28PMThe Indian market may turn volatile on Thursday, as traders rollover their positions in the derivatives segment from July series to the August series on the last day of F&O expiry today. On the earnings front, Bank of Baroda, GE Shipping, HCL Tech, ONGC, NHPC, Siemens and Hero Honda are among the companies that are set to unveil their quarterly earnings today.
Blast hits Japan oil tanker near Iran Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:28PMTOKYO, Jul 28, 2010 (AFP) - An explosion hit a Japanese oil tanker in the early hours of Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran and Oman, and the crew attributed the blast to an attack, the transport ministry said.
Markets down as bad data released Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:27PMDisappointing economic data stalled the Dow’s recent run.
Crews ready relief oil well fix on Day 100 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:27PMCrews took another step toward readying the relief well expected to finally kill the Gulf of Mexico oil gusher, removing the plug they had popped in before clearing the area ahead of Tropical Storm Bonnie last week, federal officials said Wednesday.
Obama reflects on daytime TV talkshow Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:27PMUS President Barack Obama Wednesday reflected on 20 months of crises that have plagued his administration, in a rare interview with a daytime television talk show.
What topic is Bill McCollum asked about the most? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:27PMIt is, by far, the number one topic Attorney General Bill McCollum says he is asked about on his quest for Governor: immigration.
Northern Offshore Announces Resignations of SVP of Marketing and Operations Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:22PMHOUSTON, July 28 -- Northern Offshore, Ltd. (Oslo Bors: NOF.OL) today announced that the Company's S...
BP's oil payments up to $A284 million Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:01PMBP says it has paid $A283.89 m to people who have lost income because of the massive Gulf oil spill.
Oil spill reaches 100-day mark Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:59PMAs BP's oil spill reaches the hundred day mark, years of legal wrangles lie ahead.
Group works to save animals in oil spill Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:59PMNine Canada geese, two swans and a muskrat were brought into Decuypere's care on Tuesday after the oil spill that dumped more than 800,000 gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River.
Dow ends 4-day win streak on Fed economic report Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:59PM(AP:NEW YORK) Investors cashed in some of their recent gains Wednesday after the Federal Reserve gave them more confirmation that the economic recovery is slowing.
USF Scientists tracking gulf oil Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:59PMThere's a noticeable difference between a satellite image of the Gulf oil spill captured a-month-and-a-half ago, and the image from one day ago. "Today we're expecting even smaller surface size," said Dr. Chuamin Hu, from USF’s College of Marine Science.
EPA holding public meetings as it reviews air pollution rules for oil, gas industry Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:59PMDENVER - Federal air pollution standards for the oil and gas industry are sorely outdated amid ramped up drilling, leaving thousands of emissions sources "under the radar," citizens groups said Wednesday.
Schwarzenegger orders government worker furloughs Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:58PM(AP:SACRAMENTO, Calif.) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday brought back furloughs for thousands of state workers until California passes a budget that addresses a $19 billion deficit.
Partisanship anger prevents growth Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57PMOver these past few weeks, I have sensed a growing anger of discontent within our communities, whether the concerns are about the BP oil spill, the lack of jobs in this economy, or the feelings of frustration with those in government.
Man's idea makes the cut at BP, but he waits... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57PMJohn Hurtubise estimates his machine, which is small enough to be carted around by one person or put on a boat, can suck up to 2,000 gallons of oil in one hour, using just a half tank of gas.
WATCH: Thursday on 'GMA' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57PMWhat to know before you jump in the pool. Shopping - Swimming Pools and Spas - Home and Garden - Swimming pool - Equipment
Vishay Precision Group's H and HZ Series of Bulk Metal(R) Foil Resistors Selected for Electronic Design's Annual 'Top ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:06AMMALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Vishay Precision Group, Inc. ( NYSE : VPG ) today announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors H and HZ series of Bulk Metal ® Foil resistors has been selected for Electronic Design's "Top 101 Components." The annual list compiles the 101 most popular components from the previous year among readers of the magazine's Products of the Week newsletter.
Petrominerales Acquires Stake in InterOil Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMBOGOTA, COLOMBIA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Petrominerales Ltd. ("Petrominerales") (TSX:PMG), a 66% owned subsidiary of Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. (TSX:PBG), would like to announce that we have acquired 1,141,125 shares ("IOX Shares") of InterOil Exploration & Production ASA ("InterOil"), representing approximately 5.2% of the outstanding shares of InterOil. The purchases of the ...
FPL representatives discuss emotionally charged issues Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMRepresentatives of Florida Power and Light (FPL) presented an update on two topics of great interest to area businesses and homeowners during the monthly meeting of the Economic Development Council on July 22. Steve Scroggs, project manager for Turkey Point 6 & 7 discussed the latest information on the expansion of South Florida’s nuclear power plant, and Dan Hronec, transmission project ...
China pipeline blast leaves 12 dead, over 300 hurt Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMBEIJING (AFP) – At least 12 people died and more than 300 were injured by a powerful explosion triggered when a chemical pipeline ignited in eastern China on Wednesday, state media said. Footage broadcast on state television showed a billowing column of flame and a plume of thick black smoke drifting over the city of Nanjing after the blast, which toppled nearby factory buildings. The blast ...
Mueller Water Products Announces Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) will release financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2010 on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 after the market closes, the Company announced today. Gregory E. Hyland, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Mueller Water Products, and other members of the Company's leadership team will hold a conference call to ...
Hess Reports Estimated Results for the Second Quarter of 2010 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:04AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) reported net income of $375 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared with net income of $100 million for the second quarter of 2009. The after-tax income (loss) by major operating activity was as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, (unaudited) June 30, (unaudited) 2010 2009 2010 2009 (In millions, except per share ...
One man involved in numerous crimes early Wednesday morning Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:04AMPolice were busy this morning dealing with one person's numerous crimes.
Allegheny Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:04AMPITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) reported net income for the second quarter 2010 of $36.4 million, or $0.36 per share, on sales of $1.05 billion. In the second quarter 2009, ATI reported a net loss, including special charges, of $13.4 million, or $0.14 per share, on sales of $710.0 million. The second quarter 2009 included non-recurring after-tax ...
Clinton comments, Korea drills roil US-China ties Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:03AMU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's thinly veiled criticism of Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea has angered Beijing's leadership and quietly pleased Asian countries concerned about China's expanding military power.
A 22-year-old US Army intelligence analyst, facing a court-martial, appears to be behind the biggest leak in US ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:42PMBradley Manning, who allegedly boasted online that he was going to reveal "the truth" about the war in Afghanistan, is believed to be the main suspect who leaked the information to Wikileaks, the Telegraph reported.
A summer refresher from your garden patch Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:42PMPerfect for Pimms, piquant with peas and a lift in a salsa verde, common mint makes a sophisticated statement
New Business Bio: Bella Oils Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:42PMType of business: Bella Oils sells essential oil products and blends, organic teas and other natural products. Main location: 111 Main St., Nashua. Company web site address: www.Bella-Oils.com. Date began business in southern New Hampshire: Sept. 15, 2009. Date opening at this location: Aug. 19, 2010. Is this a franchise? No. Owner: Christine Rose. Days/Hours: Tuesday ...
Energy startup defends oil-sands project in Utah Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:41PMSALT LAKE CITY (AP) - An energy startup from Canada on Tuesday defended its plan to launch the first significant U.S. oil sands project in eastern Utah, after opponents argued it would dig up fragile topsoil and pollute groundwater. The criticism against the Earth Energy Resources Inc. project came during an informal hearing before the head of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining, who is ...
Gulf spill breaking up faster than expected Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:41PMDissolution of oil should reduce risk of injury to wildlife
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Portraitist captures ‘little life moments’ for Vancouver anniversary exhibit Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:41PMPhotographing 2,011 faces is Tim Van Horn’s goal
Power outages hit central Chile, including capital Santiago Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:40PMChile's capital of Santiago and other parts of the country lost power for several hours today in the latest wave of outages since a massive February 27 earthquake damaged electricity infrastructure
Early goal helps TFC edge Motagua Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:39PMBuoyed by the enthusiastic crowd and an early goal, Toronto beat Motagua 1-0 in the first game of a home-and-home aggregate series. The winner advances to the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League, a height Toronto has never reached as a franchise.
Five Things Americans Need to Know About Barbecue Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:33AMTips from a meat lover on what to do -- and, more importantly, on what not to do -- when you're getting your grill on
The Tools That Remain Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:33AMImmediately following a caucus of Democratic Senators, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev), Senator John Kerry (D-Mass) and White House Office of Energy & Climate Change Policy Director Carol Browner each made statements at a press conference held to announce the majority Democratic Party could not gather the filibuster-breaking 60 votes for anything but drastically scaled-back energy ...