China struggles to meet energy efficiency target
INO News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:43 AM PDT
(AP:BEIJING) China may not meet an energy efficiency target set for this year because its efforts to revive its economy in the wake of a global slump have set back several years of progress on reducing its energy usage, a senior Chinese official said Thursday. |
Students should start day off right
North Platte Telegraph Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:35 AM PDT
The North Platte Telegraph Handing kids a Pop-Tart as they head out the door to meet the school bus may be fast and easy, but it could lead to problems later in the day. With the fall semester just around the corner, local nutritionists are stressing the importance of eating properly for energy and an optimal learning experience. |
Deftones back on fire after setback
Detroit News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:35 AM PDT
Serious doubt was cast on the future of the Deftones after bassist Chi Cheng was injured in a car accident in 2008. But, in an odd way, it whipped the group back into shape. Lead singer Chino Moreno shares more about the group, which plays at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Friday. |
Win tickets to Sugarland
Detroit News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:35 AM PDT
The country duo Sugarland will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Opening acts are Little Big Town and Randy Montana. To win tickets to the concert, e-mail contest@detnews.com. Include "Sugarland" in the subject line. Deadline is today at 5 p.m. |
PNoy in search of clean energy, opens Sibulan power plant
GMA News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:34 AM PDT
President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Thursday said the government is studying how to develop more alternative energy sources and has not closed the door to nuclear power as a remedy to the country's energy woes. |
Wayne Co. fights fear of unions
Detroit Free Press Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:31 AM PDT
When companies are scouting possible site locations for a new plant or call center in the U.S., Michigan and metro Detroit don't usually even make the short list of semifinalists. Taxation rates can be an issue here; ditto for energy costs. But the biggest deterrent, by far, is labor climate. |
TeleBest: The world's most powerful brands - from Google to Apple
Belfast Telegraph Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:30 AM PDT
The UK and Ireland are home to none of world's leading brands, according to the influential Best Global Brands index. Related Stories Moy Park owners post £18m profit after revamp Randox feathers fly over plans for £100m Rose Energy chicken incinerator Buffett casts doubt on fears of US double-dip recession Aer Lingus plays down airline alliance rumour Next warns of first rise in clothes prices ... |
Abandoned mine could be energy source again
Yorkshire Post Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:27 AM PDT
AN ABANDONED Yorkshire pit site could be back in business at the cutting edge of green energy â€" creating more than a 100 jobs in a community once devastated by mine closures. |
Dales go-ahead for pioneering training scheme
Yorkshire Post Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:27 AM PDT
PLANNERS have backed a pioneering scheme to train apprentices in renewable energy technology despite objections from residents in the Yorkshire Dales. |
Kazakhstan's long-serving leader to seek new term
The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:27 AM PDT
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Kazakhstan's aging leader will seek to extend his rule to 2017 in the energy-rich nation's next election and may even seek to stay in power until after 2020, a presidential adviser said Thursday, dampening speculation about potential successors. |
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