| July 2006
All evidence makes it clear that we cannot afford to wait to avoid catastrophic consequences. How much time do we have? The mounting crisis of energy prices, national security and global warming can be eased in part with the development of shallow water wind farms. Let’s embrace the Cape Wind project, the flagship of our country’s first offshore windfarm. Let’s get started now and make it work. Charles W. Kleekamp, P.E. Ret. Vice President, Clean Power Now Footnotes: 1. "Wind Farm Demonstration Project Launched," 2004 Talisman Corporate Responsibility Report. The project will receive $7 million from each of the Scottish Executive and the UK Department of Trade and Industry and $10 million from the European Commission.
IT Updated: Smart Wireless Checkout the Key to Faster Shopping
Every consumer has stood in a long line to check out at their favorite store and wondered why the store has 20 checkout lanes and only three open. Self-checkout lines have helped alleviate the hassle of long lines to some extent, but the shopping cart still has to be unloaded and your items scanned before paying. Grocery store chain Stop & Shop, which has 389 locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey, has been running a trial of a new checkout service since October that could make standing in checkout lines a thing of the past. The system, called Modiv Shopper from Modiv Media, is a small device that is issued to shoppers from a kiosk in the store after they swipe their loyalty cards. The gadget sits on the cart and as items are added it automatically tallies the cart contents up.
Top stories - Trucking firm falls, art center rises
On Sept. 4, truckers working for Trac, Inc. were told, "Go home."It appeared that the trucking company, headquartered on Indianhead Drive in Menomonie, was no longer in business. Some drivers found themselves stranded around the Midwest with no way home. Many were without paychecks.A driver working out of the company's Van Wert, Ohio terminal told the News, "We were sent home without any information or further instructions concerning the company's demise."Unexpected news .
Ask the Carey Brothers: Cleaning vinyl siding
Q. I have a small, portable one-room air conditioner that I've used for several years. Now, some of the grease has leaked from the rear of the unit onto the vinyl siding of my house. How do I clean it off?
A. Always try soap and water first or the cleaner that is recommended. Having said that, and because the grease you're describing is probably a petrochemical based material (not silicone), it can probably best be cleaned using something like gasoline or acetone.
First, make sure there are no flames or sparks nearby, and turn off and disconnect any nearby appliances that could spark while you're working. No smoking during this project.
Then, simply put a very small amount of gasoline onto the rag and wipe. The stain will disappear.
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