Help might be on way at lake Sep 4, 2009
Thurmond Lake fishermen are hoping the high winds, cooler weather and whatever rain falls will eliminate the crisis facing the lake's hybrids, stripers and, to a lesser extent, largemouth bass populations. A Savannah District Corps of Engineers spokesman said personnel are no longer netting dead hybrids and stripers above or below the dam. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Edwards OK to race despite broken foot Sep 4, 2009
Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speed-way despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. Edwards is on crutches but was cleared to race in both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series by doctors from the University of Missouri. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wait list for public housing closes Friday Sep 4, 2009
The waiting list for public housing in Richmond County will be closed at 5 p.m. Friday because of the high volume of applicants. When the Augusta Housing Authority posted an ad in The Augusta Chronicle on Saturday to announce the closing, the list had 3,765 applicants, said Sevi Roberson, director of management for the housing authority. (The Augusta Chronicle)
German carmaker BMW to build 2 new Mini models Sep 4, 2009
FRANKFURT - German carmaker BMW AG said Thursday that it will add two new models to its line of Mini cars. One of the models will be a coupe, while the second model will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show Sept. 15, Munich-based BMW said in a statement. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Health care is a fundamental right Sep 4, 2009
Ted Kennedy hoped that health care would become a fundamental right for all Americans. Today, this hope is accompanied by an irrational fear and superstition of every action taken by the president. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Number of people out of work expected to climb Sep 4, 2009
WASHINGTON --- New claims for jobless aid fell less than expected last week, and the number of Americans continuing to receive unemployment benefits rose -- further signs that any economic recovery will be hindered by a weak job market and flat incomes. Most economists think the recession is over, but they say the jobless rate will keep rising until at least next summer as the economy struggles to mount a sustained recovery. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man flips car at Martinez Kroger Sep 4, 2009
A Dearing man was unscathed after the vehicle he was driving landed on its side in front of Kroger on Columbia Road in Martinez. Columbia County Sheriff's Deputy Jim DiArenzo said that Peter Menendez, 36, was driving a red Honda Civic eastbound on Columbia Road when he lost control of the vehicle as he was turning left into the Kroger shopping center at around 10:30 a.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Citing late notice, local schools won't use Obama speech Sep 4, 2009
Citing late notice, local schools won't use Obama speech 090309 - The Augusta Chronicle. A Tuesday speech by President Obama aimed at pupils won t immediately be made available to those attending schools in Columbia and Richmond counties. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Broad Street Burger in way of Kroc Center Sep 4, 2009
Broad Street Burger, a perennial fast-food fix for Harrisburg residents, is closing its doors next month, but owner Ed Bautista is already shopping for a new home. "They plan to demolish the building Oct. 31, so we will have to close down sometime by the middle of October," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Virginia Tech band to perform at Lakeside Sep 4, 2009
Lakeside High School takes on Evans High in football Friday, but for many the game will take a backseat to the marching bands. The Marching Virginians, Virginia Tech's band, will perform in honor of Ryan Clark, a Lakeside alum who was fatally shot while trying to help a classmate during the April 2007 shooting rampage at Virginia Tech. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Time to start those fall chores Sep 4, 2009
Temperatures are dropping a little, and it won't be long until the neighbor's giant oak trees drop their leaves into your yard. Leaf raking is the only bad thing about fall. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fusion is stylishly fuel-efficient Sep 4, 2009
The top gasoline-electric hybrid sedans for fuel mileage aren't Hondas or Toyotas. That honor goes to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and its nearly identical sibling, Mercury Milan Hybrid. (The Augusta Chronicle)
It will be tight quarters for Dogs Sep 4, 2009
Georgia assistant coach Jon Fabris will be making his fifth visit to Oklahoma State as a coach. He knows how close the fans will be to the Bulldogs' bench. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rally targets reform Sep 4, 2009
The rally was billed by organizers as Stop Obama Care. But as far as many in the crowd Thursday were concerned, they could drop the "Care" part. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Knights linemen want to lead way Sep 4, 2009
When Evans began its preseason practices, the offensive linemen hit the sleds. Just then, it came to senior center Andy Knight. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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Handshake won't happen 090409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Handshake won't happen Morris News Service Friday, September 04, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Flower bulbs make a 'box lunch' for garden pests Sep 4, 2009
Bulbs are perfect, self-contained packages for gardeners. They're equipped with everything necessary to make flowers grow and bloom. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Protesters rally against health care reform Sep 4, 2009
Protesters rally against health care reform 090309 - The Augusta Chronicle. Video highlights of the rally at the Riverwalk. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mushrooms can be bad for kids, pets and lawns Sep 4, 2009
I don't know how many years it has been since we've had such a wet August. The average rainfall for August in Augusta is 4. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gold prices increase 2 percent, near $1,000 Sep 4, 2009
Business briefs 090409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Business briefs From Wire Reports Friday, September 04, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Postcard senders know how to avoid work Sep 4, 2009
Postcards prove many know how to avoid WORK 090409 - The Augusta Chronicle. And where did it leave you. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woods likes the greens this week Sep 4, 2009
--- Tiger Woods created a slight stir Thursday morning on the TPC Boston when a Nike representative approached him on the first tee carrying two putters. One was the Scotty Cameron model that Woods has used in 72 worldwide victories and 13 majors over the past 11 years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man gets life for killing guard in copper theft Sep 4, 2009
A jury deliberated about two hours Thursday before finding Charles M. Tyler guilty of gunning down a security guard to steal a load of copper. Judge Carl C. Brown Jr. sentenced Mr. Tyler, 27, to the mandatory sentence -- life in prison -- following the jury's decision in Richmond County Superior Court. (The Augusta Chronicle)
ASU breaks enrollment record Sep 4, 2009
Augusta State breaks enrollment record 090409 - The Augusta Chronicle. Augusta State University has passed the 7,000-student mark, a record enrollment figure that university officials did not expect to reach until next fall. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Quarterback finally gets his chance to lead Sep 4, 2009
--- The only time quarterback Joe Cox started at Georgia, he received the news at the team hotel the morning of the game against Ole Miss. This time around Cox has had eight months -- since Matthew Stafford announced he was leaving for the NFL -- to prepare for his start Saturday at No. 9 Oklahoma State. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mom, adult son dead in apparent murder-suicide Sep 4, 2009
The granddaughter and great-grandson of former Columbia County Sheriff Edward Tankersley died early Thursday morning in what authorities say was a murder-suicide. Nancy Tankersley Anderson, 56, and Robert Anderson, 24, were pronounced dead at 3:37 a.m. by Columbia County Deputy Coroner Harriett Garrison, said Coroner Vernon Collins. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dementieva upset by rising American teen Sep 4, 2009
NEW YORK --- It's not quite the case that 17-year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure she would get this far, this fast. Not when Melanie was 7, hitting buckets of tennis balls with Grandma Mimi back home in Marietta, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Richard Ducote, (from left) Kurt Markkola and Jessica Brack of Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Mary Jane Goodrick and food bank Advisory Board President Shirley Pavlovich stand in front of some of the equipment Freeport’s donation helped purchase. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Aug 12, 2009
At a time when the Green Valley Community Food Bank is seeing a record number of clients, a donation of 5,000 from Freeport McMoRan Copper has allowed the purchase of much-needed refrigeration equipment and shelves for the walk-in freezer. I feel they re doing this because it s the right thing to do, food bank Executive Director Mary Jane Goodrick said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Why the poor pay more: Tips can help bridge grocery gap Jul 26, 2009
The University of California at Davis is helping rural stores buy refrigeration equipment for produce storage. Sales of fruits and vegetables have gone well at stores that have bought the equipment, said Diana Cassidy, an associate professor in the university's Department of Public Health Services. (Fresno Bee)
Watsco Q2 revenue, profit fall Jul 24, 2009
The joint venture, to be named Carrier Enterprise LLC, will expand the distributor of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and parts into Latin America and the Caribbean. Earnings from that joint venture will be included in Watsco s consolidated financial results for the remainder of the year. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Canadian National, Toromont Industries, West Fraser: Canada Equity Preview Jul 21, 2009
(TIH CN): The maker of refrigeration equipment plans to report second quarter earnings tomorrow. Analysts on average estimate the company will report adjusted earnings of 48 cents a share, down from 51 cents a share a year earlier. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
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This implementation contractor, who is working with other municipal electric providers in Michigan, will develop programs promoting the use of efficient lighting, refrigeration equipment and other appliances. We're going to have things out there for every customer class, Dempsey said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Swanson's engulfed in fire Jul 10, 2009
It is known that paint, tools and refrigeration equipment were kept in the attic area. Fairfield Minuteman 2009. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
General Rubber moves to New Berlin Jul 7, 2009
A distributor of hoses and other accessories for hydraulic, air, water, welding and refrigeration equipment, General Rubber had been at the Milwaukee location for more than 50 years. By moving to New Berlin, General Rubber is nearly doubling the size of its warehouse and distribution facility and will increase its inventory of hoses and accessories. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Harris Teeter to open in Belle Meade Jul 2, 2009
Among them are recycling centers in the lobby for paper and plastic, an energy management program using high-efficiency equipment and an energy-efficient roofing system and non-ozone depleting refrigeration equipment. The store will also use high-efficiency water heaters that use heat reclaimed from the refrigeration system. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Watsco, Carrier complete joint venture Jul 2, 2009
The joint venture, to be named LLC, will expand the distributor of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and parts into Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a news release. This is a blockbuster event for our company as we are almost doubling our size and scale in the marketplace, Albert Nahmad, Watsco's chairman and CEO, said in a news release. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Organic food distributor to open facility May 30, 2009
Weinstein says the Charlotte center the company s eighth will be its biggest and best, custom-fitted with the latest in refrigeration equipment. The warehouse boasts areas set to five temperature zones and four rooms to be used solely for banana storage. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Safety board monitoring ammonia leak May 16, 2009
Bradshaw said the accident is a mystery because neither employee was working on refrigeration equipment that uses ammonia as a coolant. The 2007 leak occurred during routine maintenance on the refrigeration system, according to state OSHA records and Bradshaw, who said the two incidents have "no relationship whatsoever.". (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Andrew Lersten / H-P staff Coloma Frozen Foods is building an addition to its facility on Coloma Road in Hagar Township, primarily to increase concentrated juice production. The township recently approved a 12-year, 50 percent tax abatement on the $700,000 project. May 11, 2009
The Township Board recently voted to approve a 12-year, 50 percent tax abatement for the project, which includes the addition and the refrigeration equipment that will be inside it. "It allows us to build the (concentrated fruit juices) portion of the business," Wendzel said. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
New text highlights Stanfield's A/C expertise May 10, 2009
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, the trade association that represents more than 300 manufacturers of air conditioning, heating and commercial refrigeration equipment, also adopted the Stanfield-Skaves book as its official text. The book retails for $120, and Stanfield gets royalties off each sale. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ready for the lovebug invasion? May 3, 2009
They can clog radiator fins, causing cars to overheat and refrigeration equipment in trucks to malfunction. Why me. (Florida Today)
Refrigeration company to bring 150 jobs to SC May 2, 2009
The company builds refrigeration equipment used in bottle cooler and storage cabinets. It has purchased a nearly 200,000-square-foot building that was the former headquarters for Beverage-Air. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letter: Mark Earth Day by changing diet Apr 19, 2009
Carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas, is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to operate farm machinery, trucks, refrigeration equipment, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. The much more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Ingersoll-Rand Lays Off 25 Apr 5, 2009
Ingersoll-Rand also produces products under a number of different brand names, including Club Car golf carts, Hussman refrigeration equipment, Schlage locks, Thermo King transport temperature-control equipment and Trane air conditioning services. The Southern Pines plant produces varied products, primarily on the tool side of the company's industrial operations. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Ice in east Antarctica a bigger threat long term Feb 26, 2009
Ice and refrigeration equipment, parts, service, and design for industrial and commercial use - freezing, chilling, packaging and storing. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Berkshire Cuts J&J, Procter & Gamble Stakes as Buffett Favors Fixed Income Feb 18, 2009
Berkshire added shares of , the Bermuda- based maker of Thermo King and Hussmann refrigeration equipment, increasing the investment 38 percent to 7. 78 million shares. (Bloomberg -- US)
Grant helps local agency expand its food offerings Feb 13, 2009
Typically a capacity building grant is used for refrigeration equipment or construction costs, Wunderlich said. Frisco Family Services Client Services Director Nicole Bursey said the three new refrigerators will definitely expand Frisco Family Services ability to give food to hungry people. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Office-park setting belies this hotel's No. 1 green ranking Feb 8, 2009
Even its popular restaurant, Print Works Bistro, has risen to the challenge with such innovations as the use of geothermal energy for the refrigeration equipment and oven hoods that use sensors to set the power according to the kitchen's needs. The unsuspecting guest or diner will see only a high-design ultrachic hotel and restaurant, but the hotel staff is happy to give a behind-the-scenes tour. (Boston Globe)
