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‘Extreme Home’ helps organic farmers go green Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 5:37AMLENA – Leukemia survivor Joey Stott choked back tears as she tried to explain what she felt when she first saw her bright new home and the thousands of people, most total strangers, who helped build it.
Big price jump for natural gas this week Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 1:35AMNEW YORK (AP) — Natural gas prices have mostly moved in one direction this summer, down, and the vast caverns that hold it are close to reaching capacity. Yet since the beginning of the month prices have spiked 44 percent.
Centerville Mills Park planning garage sale Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 12:45AMIs anyone in the market for seven well-used camp cabins? How about 60 World War II-era bunk beds? Or maybe a hayride wagon?
Geoengineering: manmade fixes for climate change Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 12:16AMKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The same way technology got the planet into this climatechange mess, more than a few scientists figure that modern know-how can get us out. Crank up plankton growth. Blanket deserts in reflective plastic. Pump greenhouse gases into rock formations. Make clouds shinier. Build volcanoes. These ideas, called geoengineering, are not just the stuff of fantasists.
Auto Racing Capsules: Kahne focusing on Chase, not uncertainty at RPM Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 6:56PMLOUDON, N.H. — Kasey Kahne knows his Richard Petty Motorsports team can’t afford a slow start when the Chase for the championship begins Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Business Highlights Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 6:06PM42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July
Business Highlights Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 5:45PM42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July WASHINGTON (AP) — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas , Michigan , Georgia and Ohio . The Labor Department also reported Friday that 27 states saw their unemployment rates increase in August, and 14 states and Washington D.C., reported unemployment rates of 10 percent or ...
Fire Dept. gets state-of-the-art rescue tools Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 7:54AMPEPPERELL -- Victims of serious accidents that must be extracted from crushed vehicles will get the quickest possible help from new tools just received by the Fire Department.
Family to test eco-friendly home Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 5:55AMA Bathurst family is only weeks away from moving into an eco-friendly home that promises to produce as much energy as it consumes.
Riding to the End of the Line Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 1:09AMCan Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?
St. Louis is geothermal hot spot Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 12:58AMSEPT. 15, 2009 -- Yunsheng “Shawn” Xu (left) meets Tuesday with architect Tom Tyler about the “zero-energy” house Xu plans to build near Columbia, Mo. The house will be positioned to take advantage of the sun.
Efficiency Kansas Loan Program helps residents, small businesses cut utility bills Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 11:39PMA new program offering cheap money for energy-saving improvements is rolling out in Kansas. The Efficiency Kansas Loan Program, funded by the federal stimulus package, has started offering 15-year loans to homeowners and small businesses for improvements such as furnaces, air conditioners, insulation and windows that reduce energy usage.
A Moving Experience Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 6:21PMA historic Farmersville church has finally found sanctuary from future development. Last Thursday, Exeter-based Rising Sun Construction managed the relocation of the old Methodist Church from the corner of Ash and Avery streets to the corner of Front Street and Farmersville Boulevard.
Renault scandal stuns even jaded F1 fans Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 4:37PMBANGKOK, Thailand — Even in the world of Formula One, with its endemic subterfuge and rule-bending, nothing has shaken the sport quite like the news that Renault ordered a driver to deliberately crash so his teammate could win a race.
Delivery to Gorman-Sarasota Makes Rheem First to Plumbing Market with Heat Pump Water Heater Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 4:28PMGorman Company today welcomed its first shipment of new Rheem HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heaters to its Sarasota branch facility. The arrival of this much-anticipated, inaugural delivery made Rheem the first manufacturer to supply the plumbing wholesale market with a shipment of fully integrated, high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.
OSU Medical Center revamps plans for hospital tower Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 3:07PMOhio State University Medical Center officials had architects create a new design for the $1 billion hospital expansion in an effort to quell staff concerns and save some money.
100 Tips to Help You Save Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 1:21PMWith the economy heading for the doldrums, here are 100 tips to help you save money in all areas of your life.
Solar Winds Coffee House Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 11:47PMThe Solar Winds Coffee House design concept from Michael Jantzen combines alternative energy technologies with an intriguing café design. Powered entirely by wind and sun, the Solar Winds Coffee House features a large vertical axis wind turbine and photovoltaic cells mounted on the top of the building. Read more...
Coal on campus Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 10:30PMUND student members of the Sierra Club are calling on the administration to shut down the coal-powered steam plant on campus as soon as possible and move to cleaner sources of heat.
Potent and pure Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 7:10PMFeed your skin with halal and organic skincare products.
2003 Dodge SX 2.0 review from North America Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 4:06PMWhat things have gone wrong with the car? Front A-arm bushings. Accessory belt tensioner. Vacuum recirculation pump (fuel system). General comments?
Workshops Filling Up Quickly Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 2:38AMThe New Ideas workforce education conference will take place on November 18-20, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel in Albany, New York. Conference sessions are planned for November 19 and 20. On Wednesday, November 18, six technical workshops will be offered.
Mobile units for dentists on the go Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 1:25AMWairarapa dental therapist Lynette Field with United Future MP Peter Dunne and a student in one of the new mobile dental units that will be rolled out nationally over the next three years.
At least two shot in North Knoxville housing project Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:32PMJohnson City Press
Suspect remains at large after stealing patrol car during chase Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:17PMABINGDON — According to Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman, one suspect is in custody and another remains at large after a somewhat confusing police chase in which one suspect managed to sneak back to his own getaway car once and later doubled back and stole the pursuing officer’s car after crashing his own.
Blake backs Mick on Cat call Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:52PMAssistant coach Blake Caracella says Mick Malthouse was right to claim the pressure is building on Geelong, but believes Collingwood also face scrutiny
Two vehicles collide at Unaka Ave. and Boone St. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:32PMJohnson City Press
Local auto dealers helping United Way Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:17PMIn the midst of some of the toughest market conditions in auto industry history, Johnson City car dealers are uniting to help others.
Two charged after drug calls monitored Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:02PMERWIN – Monitoring of drug calls that initially centered on roxicodone and later were about morphine led to charges against two people Sunday, an investigator with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department said.
Harris warns of paving scams in Unicoi Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:02PMERWIN – Unicoi County Sheriff Kent Harris is warning the public to be careful of potential scammers who are paving and sealing driveways.
Former church leader receives warning from judge after new charges placed Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:02PMA former church youth group volunteer accused of stealing more than $80,000 from the ministry’s bank account has new charges and received a stern judicial warning Tuesday.
Restaurant workers seeking their pay Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 9:47PMFormer employees of a recently opened seafood restaurant have petitioned the labor board and are seeking legal advice after what they say was the owner’s failure to pay them — and the issue appears to not be the owner’s only brush with financial issues.
City Christmas parade gets new date, new route Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 9:47PMOrganizers are hoping the stars align downtown for what will be Johnson City’s first Christmas Parade under the stars in decades Dec. 4.
Fish kill - Residents of area believe farmers’ use of pesticides to blame Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 9:47PMThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has determined that 300-500 fish of various species were killed late last week in the Nolichucky River off Jackson Island — an event described by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Water Pollution Control as agricultural runoff.
Troublesome intersection in Jonesborough may be fixed by TDOT funds Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 9:32PMA hazardous intersection in Jonesborough may soon receive funding for a drastic redesign to increase the safety of travelers and to moderate the traffic flow.
Vintage car parts stolen Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 5:02PMELIZABETHTON — Between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of car parts for 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolets were stolen during a burglary of R & D Finishing, 771 Tony Fuller Road, on Sunday or early Monday morning.
Woman accused of cosmetics theft Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 4:47PMROAN MOUNTAIN — A North Carolina woman was arrested Monday after she had been accused of stealing more than $1,000 in cosmetics.
Blood pressure, kidney medications stolen from residence Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 4:47PMELIZABETHTON — A thief broke into a residence on Lewis Cole Loop on Monday and stole a large amount of medication, but the man for whom the medicine was prescribed thinks the thief will be disappointed with the effects of the drugs, authorities said.
Film society to screen music documentary "Soul Power" Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 4:17PMJOHNSON CITY, TN — The State of Franklin Film Society will screen the documentary "Soul Power" on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Real to Reel Theaters, 130 W. Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, beginning at 7 p.m.
Natural gas pushes higher even as demands remains woeful; oil prices jump Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 4:16PMNatural gas prices that have fallen steadily for a year are bouncing back sharply, up 16 per cent since Monday, raising questions about whether prices fell too far.
Natural gas rises again on eve of heating season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 3:38PMNatural gas prices that have fallen steadily for a year are bouncing back sharply, up 16 percent since Monday, raising questions about whether prices fell too far. After rising as much as 9 perc...
Natural gas rises again on eve of heating season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 2:58PMNatural gas pushes higher even as demands remains woeful; oil prices jump
Natural gas jumps again on eve of heating season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 1:01PMNatural gas prices that have fallen steadily for a year are bouncing back sharply, up 17 percent since Monday, raising questions about whether prices fell too far.
Natural gas jumps again on eve of heating season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:58PMNatural gas pushes higher even as demands remains woeful; oil prices edge lower
County briefs Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:45PMCounty briefs
Low earners getting subsidy too Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:23PMSubsidised insulation is benefiting low income earners, who have received more than half of the grants so far, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says. However, there are no figures available for those on middle incomes.
Natural gas jumps again on eve of heating season Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:17PMNatural gas prices that have fallen steadily for a year are bouncing back sharply, up 17 percent since Monday, raising questions about whether prices fell too far. Gas for October delivery rose 7 percent, or 24 cents, to $3.54 per 1,000 cubic feet Tuesday in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That is still far from the $14 that natural gas commanded last summer, before the recession ...
The Audi E-Tron Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:20AMFRANKFURT, GERMANY – September 15, 2009: Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro.
FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: The Audi e-tron Concept Lifts Off With Over 3,300 ft/lbs Of Torque! Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:17AMAudi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro.
Audi e-tron Debuts at IAA 2009 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:34AMHow about an electric car with four electric motors? Audi unveiled the Audi e-tron at the IAA 2009 with 313hp and an amazing torque of 4,500nm. The e-tron accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 ...