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  • 'Fracking' yields fuel, fear in Northeast
    Sep 2, 2010 — CNN
    The natural gas reserve is attracting a flurry of gas companies wanting to drill. The potentially adverse effects of fracturing also have those living near natural gas wells concerned, including Ely. During its investigation that year, the Pennsylvania DEP collected samples from water wells that provide drinking water to 13 homes near the Cabot natural gas wells.
  • 'Fracking' yields fuel, fears about water
    Sep 2, 2010 — CNN
    The natural gas reserve is attracting a flurry of gas companies wanting to drill. During its investigation that year, the Pennsylvania DEP collected samples from water wells that provide drinking water to 13 homes near the Cabot natural gas wells. He fears fracking will eventually pollute the Delaware River. "I'm not a tree-hugger, I'm not a river-hugger.
  • Bill Gates on R&D, a Carbon Tax and China's Climate Role
    Sep 2, 2010 — New York Times
    Pricing carbon emissions would help in many ways. As described in the AEIC report the 1-2% would be enough to fund a lot of energy research and deployment. China has taken some steps to participate in new forms of energy, including some tariffs that encourage deployment.
  • BRIEF
    Sep 2, 2010 — Niagara Gazette
    ...economic development, county services/facilities/infrastructure, education and public health and safety. Securing federal money for brownfield reclamation, and pursuit of Geographic Information Systems to track business and brownfield activities, are two recent works by the Economic Development Department that were inspired by the comprehensive plan, according to county Legislator Richard Updegrove, R-Lockport, chairman of the legislature's economic development committee.
  • Carl Paladino speaks at chamber breakfast, shows little concern for opponents
    Sep 2, 2010 — Niagara Gazette
    In recent weeks, Paladino's campaign has gained significant ground on Lazio. Niagara County GOP leaders changed their mind and switched their endorsement to Paladino last month as did the members of other county Republican parties in other parts of the state. He was especially critical of two higher tier operations within the state government system, including the New York State Education Department and the New York State Power Authority.
  • Making transplants easier to get
    Sep 2, 2010 — Times Union
    ..."The kidney produces urine." Breonics' technology is called Exsanguinous Metabolic Support, or EMS, and it has the potential to more than double the number of kidneys from cadavers available, the company said. The money will help finance its clinical trials, getting the company through the so-called "valley of death" that small startups face as funding runs out before a marketable technology has been fully developed. Breonics said it is partnering with transplantation...
  • The future of development
    Sep 2, 2010 — Tonawanda News
    They're roughing the first floor as we speak." Sweeney Street was closed at the start of the summer to accommodate initial stages of the work. With the project now complete, two parcels totaling 6.82 acres have been approved by the council for sale to the company.
  • This ride is hardly old-school
    Sep 2, 2010 — Times Union
    ...buses. Over the years, school buses have become much more energy efficient and much less polluting, said John Myers, director of transportation for the North Colonie schools. "When I bought my first school bus in 1995 for Niskayuna, it was a 65-passenger bus for less than $65,000," he said. "Now, the same 65-passenger bus would be $100,000." The rising cost of school buses stems from the sophisticated electronics and antipollution devices now required on every bus, he...
  • Why is this town's water flammable?
    Sep 2, 2010 — CNN
    The natural gas reserve is attracting a flurry of gas companies wanting to drill. This process fractures the shale around the well, which allows the natural gas to flow freely, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. During its investigation that year, the Pennsylvania DEP collected samples from water wells that provide drinking water to 13 homes near the Cabot natural gas wells.
  • Airline operator wants better marketing at Falls airport
    Sep 1, 2010 — Niagara Gazette
    During Tuesday's meeting, Warneck reported that his company, which recently added Palm Beach flights to its list of Niagara Falls offerings, has enjoyed success since coming to Niagara County in 2007. Warneck suggested Niagara's leaders consider investing more marketing funds into similar campaigns in community's outside the region. Cohen lamented the fact that in Niagara County those type of packages simply do not exist right now.
  • Brookhaven Lab developing magnet energy storage system
    Sep 1, 2010 — Newsday
    ...develop a superconducting magnet energy storage system to help harness renewable energy, officials at the Upton-based lab said. The institutions will receive $4.2 million in grants and another $1.05 million in matching funds. BNL's share will be about $2 million. "This exciting project is aimed at providing novel technologies for grid-scale energy storage solutions," said Jim Misewich, BNL's associate laboratory director for Basic Energy (OOTC:BGYYF) Sciences. "Such technologies...
  • ComEd to install solar panels in 'innovation corridor'
    Sep 1, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
    The dial shot up to 14 cents an hour. "We're pretty much 'greenies.' All of our bulbs are compact fluorescents.
  • Congressman Murphy stumps in Essex County
    Sep 1, 2010 — Press-Republican
    I've called for political reform as well as policy reform.
  • Funding secured for old Willsboro School transformation
    Sep 1, 2010 — Press-Republican
    It's so much better than seeing the old school rotting there. It would have been a large expense to the community to tear down the Old School. Commercial, social, medical and historical amenities are all within a short distance, which adds to the practicality of having a senior-living facility located at the site.
  • H.P. to Work With Hynix on New Computer Memory Chips
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    In 1971, he proposed a fourth basic circuit element (the other three are the resistor, capacitor and inductor) and called it a memristor, or memory resistor, as a simpler alternative to transistors. The idea languished for many years before a team of H.P. researchers found a way to use it in 2006. Next year the most advanced flash storage chips will have a capacity of roughly 64 billion bits per square centimeter, according to the industry’s annual road map.
  • HD TV and technology pit NFL stadiums vs. fans' living rooms
    Sep 1, 2010 — USA Today
    But it's terrific to be in our stadiums. The vast majority of TVs still had a tube. Put on the RedZone Channel and see what amounts to a real-time highlight video. Wondering about your fantasy team?
  • IPads coming to Lockport schools
    Sep 1, 2010 — Lockport Union-Sun and Journal
    Coming this school year, Lockport will have roughly 20 to 25 iPads available in the library of each school building. Now districts must compete for that money, Sandell said, something that will happen with the recently awarded Race To The Top money. But they won't be the only ones who want to know how an iPad affects learning in the classroom, Sandell said.
  • More businesses buzzing on Main Street
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Daily Star (Oneonta, N.Y.)
    Cyzeski said on Main Street, consumers are more likely to browse or stop in after an event. Theresa's Emporium will have a "soft opening" Saturday, the sisters said. Bredin's convenience store, which was underneath the Building 203 lettering, has moved a few doors away.
  • New computer center coming to Plattsburgh Public Library
    Sep 1, 2010 — Press-Republican
    ...workforce. The center will also provide access to high-speed Internet. 30 LIBRARIES The Broadband Program was recommended by the New York State Council for Universal Broadband, working with the New York State Education Department. The grant is administered by the Education Department through the New York State Library, with approval by both the State Senate and Assembly. Plattsburgh is one of 30 library systems across the state to receive funding. ...
  • New York Lowers 529 Plan Fees
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    Well, the fee cut happens to come at the precise moment that New York’s seven-year contract with the plan manager, Upromise, had been set to expire. He added that he still expected the state to issue the request for proposals. Only New York State taxpayers, however, get a state income tax deduction for investments they make each year.What is your preferred 529 plan and why?
  • Nobel Winners Sign Letter Backing Obama Space Plan
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    Hubbard said.The Commercial Spaceflight Federation, a trade group, helped coordinate the effort.The reasons for signing the letter differed.
  • Official
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Daily Star (Oneonta, N.Y.)
    People have got to stop saying no to every opportunity that comes along that might generate jobs.
  • Pew: Illegal immigration down by two-thirds
    Sep 1, 2010 — Washington Post
    Jan Brewer and other Republicans about lax enforcement on behalf of the federal government are overblown, let alone hyperbole about an ongoing "invasion" from across the border.
  • Photos
    Sep 1, 2010 — Times Union
    ...protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere. To reduce electrical consumption, and thus, power plant emissions that fuel ozone, the state urged that people consider the following: -- Use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in cities; -- Conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips; -- Turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied...
  • Power Authority profits to stay in WNY
    Sep 1, 2010 — Niagara Gazette
    Nick Mattera Aug. 31, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- NIAGARA FALLS -- Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov.
  • Should the band play on?
    Sep 1, 2010 — Niagara Gazette
    At roughly $30,000 per show, Anderluh argues that the city spent way too much money on Hard Rock concerts this year. Next month, promoters of the city's annual Blues Festival, a local group that is not affiliated with the Hard Rock series, will present a lineup of blues acts. The concerts coincide with the city's weekly Friday night live shows featuring local musicians.
  • Slow route to high speed
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Buffalo News
    That includes $727,000 to rehabilitate the Depew station. The grants are administered by the Federal Railroad Administration. Gov. The "Maple Leaf" operates one round-trip daily between New York and Toronto via Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
  • Some stakeholders express dislike of Oneonta's brand
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Daily Star (Oneonta, N.Y.)
    Under implementation plans, the brand will appear on Main Street banners, officials said. Twelve "very good" proposals were submitted from firms interested in the project, and three finalists were identified.
  • Special Report: Energy: Doing More While Using Less Power
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    Zoi, who works on appliance standards for the energy department, agrees.So do the manufacturers. One strategy is an energy efficiency resource standard, setting targets for annual efficiency improvements, accompanied by performance-based cash rewards or penalties. Zoi said.The cost of energy plays a role, too.
  • To Win Over Users, Gadgets Have to Be Touchable
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    CLAIRE CAIN MILLERWhoever said technology was dehumanizing was wrong. But when her children gave her an iPad two days after it came out, she found touching the screen to be instinctual.“It was no problem,” said Ms. Haber said people were willing to pay for the features they wanted and touch was at the top of the list.
  • Tribes win cigarette tax delay
    Sep 1, 2010 — Times Union
    Carl Kruger, D-Brooklyn, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a major advocate for taxing Indian cigarette sales to non-Indians. "This throws a monkey wrench in the process. The Oneida Indian Nation said since it has relocated a native-brand cigarette factory from western New York to its territory, leaving it with plenty of cigarettes to sell.
  • Video chat expands possibilities for face-to-face services
    Sep 1, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    Last month, Apple's iPhone 4 and HTC's Evo 4G phone debuted, both with video chat capability. He started giving online lessons to "stay afloat and stay competitive."Now about half of Fisher's students come to him by video chat. He wanted a particular rabbi in Philadelphia to give his son bar mitzvah lessons.
  • Windpower panel faces 2-week deadline
    Sep 1, 2010 — Lockport Union-Sun and Journal
    Last week Ross added a few for "balance": himself and Kory Schuler, director of government affairs for the Niagara USA Chamber. That's one week before a NYPA official, Sharon Laudisi, is scheduled to address the Legislature on the Great Lakes Offshore Wind project. A key question for the committee is whether GLOW creates more economic activity than it takes away, he said.
  • You can't drive this prize off the lot
    Sep 1, 2010 — Times Union
    It is in Cape Coral, Fla., which has been described as an epicenter of the nation's shattered housing market. She also would have paid a Florida tax of about $700, real estate agents said. The home's annual property taxes are about $1,700. The home was given away as part of a contest that began in July.
  • At Washington County Fair, the land meets broadband
    Aug 31, 2010 — The Post-Star
    Do you know how sweet that would be?" said Shippey, who works out of her home. He said Cambridge is better off than most communities, because the necessary infrastructure is already in place.
  • City highlights energy savings with new site
    Aug 31, 2010 — Tonawanda News
    We don't send you directly to a federal site with a lot of legalese. The partnership is one way the company drums up municipal support to host the site.
  • DANC OKs loan for Creek Wood
    Aug 31, 2010 — Watertown Daily Times
    The authority also is contributing $1.75 million in low-interest loans and $250,000 from its affordable housing program. Wright said. The board also approved a $500,000 line of credit for the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization. The 10-year, 1-percent loan covers money lost from the state government when member items were vetoed.
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