BPA proposal for new high voltage line draws heat Nov 20, 2009
A Bonneville Power Administration proposal to build a new high-voltage electrical transmission line across one of several possible corridors between Castle Rock and Troutdale, Ore ... The transmission line would be carried along towers the size of 15-story buildings ... BPA officials say their transmission grid has become increasingly congested and there is a real need for the new line. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tips to help frugal motorists get the most from their vehicles Nov 19, 2009
Transmission problems should be addressed immediately. Replace all filters and fluids as recommended; have engine performance problems (rough idling, poor acceleration, etc. (South County Chronicle, VA)
California Bans Energy-Hogging TVs Nov 19, 2009
State Energy Regulators Pass First-in-the-Nation Mandate to Lower Electricity Demand. In a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 photo, Doug Pongrazc checks out a large screen television while shopping at a Best Buy store in Elk Grove, Calif. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Agco DT Series Tractors Nov 19, 2009
Designed from the ground up, these four tractor models feature new body styling, a larger cab, more advanced engine management and breakthrough transmission technology. The series features four models with new, higher horsepower ratings, including: the DT205B with 205 PTO hp; DT225B with 225 PTO hp; DT250B with 250 PTO hp; and DT275B rated at 275 PTO hp with a maximum 350 ISO engine hp. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Oregon coast recovering from strong storm (5) Nov 19, 2009
The utility says nearly 2,700 customers lost power because of wind damage to three transmission towers. Cannon Beach Elementary School was closed Tuesday because of the outage. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Smart grid holds promise in Georgia Nov 19, 2009
Smart grid describes the nation s next-generation network for electricity transmission and distribution, using two-way communications and advanced sensors ... Georgia landed a $37 million share of the new federal grants, plus a sizeable share of the$164 million grant to Atlanta-based Southern Co. for smart grid equipment and technology systems that includes transmission lines and substations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Panasonic One-Inch Thin Plasma and LUMIX Digital Camera Win Popular Science Magazine's 'The Best of What's New' Nov 19, 2009
The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 VIERA Plasma uses innovative wireless technology and features an ultra-thin 1" profile, making this HDTV Plasma a truly unique High Definition display. The wireless technology allows for flexible installations and the thin profile makes it easy to fit in any setting. The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Plasma uses millimeter wave wireless technology established by the Wireless HD Consortium and has a maximum transmission rate of approximately 4Gbs, which enables full-HD uncompressed... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Xcel reduces electric rate hike request Nov 19, 2009
7 billion it has invested in new power plants, transmission lines and upgrading the network of electricity distribution lines and stations. Xcel said the investments included: the new coal-fired power plant the company is nearly finished building in Pueblo; two new power plants at the Fort St. Vrain generating station north of Denver, and investments in the Boulder SmartGridCity project. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Should wind be taxed? Nov 19, 2009
Executive Director Cheryl Riley said developers are willing to pay their fair share of taxes, but the state has time to come up with an appropriate tax because development is slowed down by a transmission bottleneck and ongoing land management issues related to the sage grouse, she said ... David Miller, R-Riverton, would work similarly to Schiffers proposal, but traditional power producers would get a rebate credit only if they agree to use 90 percent of it on electricity generation or... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 19, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Council postpones purchase of police vehicle Nov 19, 2009
The council approved a 192,693 bid for a transmission line replacement at Wilkin Avenue. Aevenia, a Moorhead, Minn. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Broadcasters: We Need Full Spectrum To Get Full Retrans Value Nov 19, 2009
Broadcasters have been telling the Federal Communications Commission that they will need every bit of their digital spectrum allocations to have sufficient leverage to get their money's worth out of retransmission-consent negotiations with multichannel video operators ... "I understood several individuals in your group to assert that all broadcasters require a 19.4 megabits per second bit stream in order to have sufficient leverage to secure financial payments in retransmission negotiations, and... (Multichannel News)
China pushes solar, wind power development Nov 18, 2009
Up to 30% of its wind capacity wasn't connected to the grid in 2008, the Greentech Initiative report said, in part because of lack of transmission lines. State-owned Chinese companies with locks on local markets may limit innovation, the report noted. (USA Today -- Tech)
Offshore wind: Comprehensive initial study is critical Nov 18, 2009
However, transmission of the energy from a remote offshore facility presents challenges ... Data regarding the region's geology and subsurface conditions will provide an indication of foundation and transmission line design requirements. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Agco DT Series Tractors Nov 18, 2009
Designed from the ground up, these four tractor models feature new body styling, a larger cab, more advanced engine management and breakthrough transmission technology. The series features four models with new, higher horsepower ratings, including: the DT205B with 205 PTO hp; DT225B with 225 PTO hp; DT250B with 250 PTO hp; and DT275B rated at 275 PTO hp with a maximum 350 ISO engine hp. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 18, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Afghanistan to be polio-free within 2 years-WHO Nov 18, 2009
The WHO has been working for more than 30 years to stop the transmission of polio, which remains endemic in Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, there are six national campaigns every year, with a 50,000-strong team reaching 7. (AlertNet)
Paying Off The Warlords Nov 18, 2009
Meanwhile, the Uzbek electricity, traveling effortlessly through KEC's transmission lines, costs the Afghan taxpayer a mere six cents a kilowatt hour. To add insult to injury, much of the diesel is meant for the at Tarakhil that has become a symbol of the sort of reconstruction waste and abuse that has gone on in this country for years. (CBS News)
Oak Ridge 'Jaguar' Supercomputer Is World's Fastest Nov 18, 2009
Researchers anticipate that this unprecedented growth in computing capacity may help facilitate improved climate predictions, fuel-efficient engine designs, better understandings of the origin of the universe and the underpinnings of health and disease, and creation of advanced materials for energy production, transmission, and storage. The Oak Ridge computing complex is home to two petascale machines. (Science Daily)
GUSTING: China sees unfulfilled potential in the wind Nov 18, 2009
However, many wind farms have been built far from populated areas or transmission grids, making their output largely useless for now. The China Electricity Council, a national industry group, says 28% of the country's wind power equipment sat idle at the end of 2008. (USA Today -- Tech)
PHA Commission Approves Costs Share of Ship Channel Maintenance Nov 18, 2009
(Agenda K2, K3) The commission approved awarding National Cotton Inc. contracts of $187,978 and $119,021 for the purchase of new engines, transmissions, generator and accessories, and installation of those components, on the Houston Ship Channel public tour boat MV Sam Houston. The project would be funded by an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act National Diesel Funding Assistance Program grant designed to reduce diesel air emissions. (Primezone Releases)
Council postpones purchase of police vehicle Nov 18, 2009
The council approved a 192,693 bid for a transmission line replacement at Wilkin Avenue. Aevenia, a Moorhead, Minn. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Go Ahead - Make My Day! It's All Clint Eastwood, All the Time, on ION Television Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27-29 Nov 17, 2009
It also has launched Open Mobile Ventures Corporation (OMVION), a business unit focused on the research and development of portable, mobile and out-of-home transmission technology using over-the-air digital television spectrum. For more information, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rising U.S. Auto Demand Spurs Sales for Mexico's Alfa, Kuo as GDP Recovers Nov 17, 2009
Alfa, the worlds largest producer of aluminum engine parts, and Kuo, which makes transmissions for Fords Mustang coupe and Chrysler Group LLCs Dodge Ram pickup, have more than doubled this year compared with a 39 percent rise in Mexicos Bolsa stock index. Mexican vehicle production rose on a monthly basis for the fourth time in October, signaling the worst of Mexicos economic decline is over, said , chief Latin American economist at BNP Paribas SA in New York. (Bloomberg -- US)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 17, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Playing It Cool Nov 17, 2009
I remember the repo man coming after one of my friends and she hid that car for what seemed like months and really tore it up she decided that she would not change the oil or do anything to it and BAM the transmission was almost gone and the low oil light was on when the repo man finally caught up with her. As for Thanksgiving I am doing a few sides, deviled eggs and one dessert some punch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Talk of Wyoming Wind Tax Whips up Debate Nov 17, 2009
Executive Director Cheryl Riley said developers are willing to pay their fair share of taxes, but the state has time to come up with an appropriate tax because development is slowed down by a transmission bottleneck and ongoing land management issues related to the sage grouse, she said. The development of Wyoming wind is relatively expensive because of its long distance from markets and the favorable tax policies in place in nearby states, according to a group position paper. (ABC News -- Wire)
Iran's Russian-Built Nuke Reactor Delayed Nov 17, 2009
MOSCOW, Nov. 16, 2009. Site in Southern Port of Bushehr Was Expected to Be Operational By Year's End. (CBS News -- World)
SA, Nigeria boost trade relationsCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South Africa is looking forward to working withNigerian businesses to further open up tradeopportunities and allow investment to grow between the two countries, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Sunday. 16/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 16, 2009
He said Eskom had also assisted the former National Electric Power Authority of Nigeria in the rehabilitation and repair of transmission transformers. Cape Town - 16/11/2009. (Panapress.com)
Apocalypse Soon: End Days at the Multiplex Nov 16, 2009
" "The Messenger" by Oren Moverman For more info: (Official Movie Web Site) (Official Movie Web Site) (Official Movie Web Site) (David Edelstein's Movie Blog) MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Share: 00004000 More From Sunday Morning Video Video by Void_Master November 16, 2009 2:27 AM EST I know a guy who believes in literally every dooms day scenario, theory, plot or conspiracy that comes his way. And... (CBS News)
A Ranch Fit for a King (of Texas) Nov 16, 2009
" (the typo is yours, I merely cut and pasted)And while I saw in other posts that theft was a possibility in the King ranch (I looked it up, did you?), that doesn't make everyone who crossed the ocean a thief . by IrishWench01 November 15, 2009 11:07 PM EST Give it up. Your own words betray your envy and bitterness. by skeezix06 November 15, 2009 11:57 PM EST You just became ridiculous, IrishWench. by IrishWench01 November 16, 2009 12:25 AM EST LOL! Me ridiculous? Try reading your own words and... (CBS News)
Wind farm plan irks activists Nov 16, 2009
That's why big wind projects and big transmission lines connecting to them could add to SDGofits. Powers also pointed out that the power produced by wind farms is worth less on the market than power from solar farms because it's mostly produced at night, when power is at its cheapest. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 16, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
‘Think Twice Before Digging' (2) Nov 16, 2009
Carver emphasized that security and terrorist threats are real, so anyone who sees suspicious activity such as someone taking pictures or videotaping a transmission or storage facility should call and report it. Anyone who defaces, damages, removes or destroys a pipeline sign or right-of-way marker will face fines and up to a year imprisonment. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Ride Schumi's ride Nov 16, 2009
The car comes with numerous spare parts for brakes, chassis and transmission, plus a laptop with software package to control the car's computer, report Bild. The car is currently in Toronto, Canada, and its sellers - identified only as Christian M. from Bad Homburg, central Germany, and Bernd M. from Toronto - are keen to find a new home. (iAfrica.com)
Asean needs to invest US$1.1tril to meet energy demands Nov 16, 2009
Undersea cable is the only electricity transmission option to get power to the peninsula from hydroelectric dams in Sarawak. The nuclear option will support the countrys fuel diversification objective, possibility as the sixth source after gas, coal, oil, hydropower and renewable energy, CIMB Research said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Keith Urban's Rough Ride to Country Fame Nov 16, 2009
" by John_Merritt November 15, 2009 2:40 PM EST Keith definitely has come far. Ten years ago he got his wakeup call, his life started changing but the bumps in the road were still visible. Being in the right place and good luck are just part of the equation. Having talent, a great support system and that 'God thang' always helps. It is great to see Keith happy in his life with Nicole and daughters. What's with the male singers and all 'the women' in their homes? Keith's got two and Tim has... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Medical Chopper Crashes Near Reno, 3 Dead Nov 15, 2009
-Based Medvac Service Was Returning From Delivering Patient to Nevada Medical Center. (CBS/AP) Last Updated 12:06 p.m. ET. (CBS News -- US)
Renewable energy and a sustainable lifestyle Nov 15, 2009
Not only does it leaves us vulnerable to natural disasters or terrorist attacks, is it fair to the Western states to fill our open spaces with huge wind and solar farms and transmission lines. Dont states and local communities have some responsibility to be sustainable. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Jurassic: The Hunted Review Nov 15, 2009
Almost thirty years later, his daughter hires a security firm to help retrace her father's steps, and suddenly stumbles upon his S.O.S. transmission. A few seconds later, their plane is struck by a massive storm that forces them to abandon the aircraft, and as the passengers leap from the plane with parachutes strapped to their backs, they find themselves sucked into energy portals. (IGN PS2)
The fcc chairman should have a look into the way things are ran in the little... Nov 15, 2009
As for the BitTorrent-specific throttling Comcast currently uses, the MSO has disclosed its method of targeting the heaviest P2P users but says 90% of the 9 billion peer-to-peer transmissions that traverse its network on a typical day are unaffected. This current network management technique delays a relatively small number of P2P uploads and only delays them temporarily, Fitzmaurice said. (Multichannel News)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 15, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Roundup Ready Alfalfa: Appeal Made to Supreme Court (2) Nov 15, 2009
At best, he noted, the record reflects sparse evidence of hay-to-hay gene transmission of RR alfalfaAnd he stated he saw no good evidence of hay-to-seed or seed-to-seed gene transmission. Still, the district court entered a nationwide injunction on the planting of RRA alfalfa while APHIS completes an EIS. That halt on the planting of RR alfalfa has severe economic consequences for Monsanto, Forage Genetics and for the farmers and distributors who planned on the GMO alfalfa being available. (Agri-View, WI)
DHS Chief: Border Security Fixed, Law Next Nov 14, 2009
" ===================================== by all_father Napolitano isn't being entirely forthright... Much of the decline in illegals is due to the economy.... ============================ Apparently reading comprehension is not your forte, since it seems as if you are the one with the political B.S., and the need to attack the DHS Chief for something she pointed out in the above article, stating "better enforcement and the economy" as to why illegal immigration has fallen recently. by all_father... (CBS News -- US)
Tech.view: Computer-aided crash? Nov 14, 2009
Seconds later, when you start thinking straight, you slip the transmission into neutral, coast carefully to the side of the road, apply the handbrake and switch off the roaring engine ... Not only do the vast majority of vehicles on the road in America have automatic transmissions rather than manual gearboxes, they also have electronic throttle controls ... Some even have electronically controlled transmissions that mimic manual gearboxes, which can make it hard to disengage the gears in a... (The Economist)
U.S. to Seek Death Penalty in 9/11 Cases Nov 14, 2009
" Ready for your close-up Mr Moore! LOLOLOL! by unshrub November 13, 2009 5:41 PM EST Thalia-9 Thank you very much, you just proved me right. by Thalia-9 November 13, 2009 5:44 PM EST LOLOL...it's your story...you can write it how you want by Brokennews November 13, 2009 5:09 PM EST I don't see the big deal about bringing these Bozos to NY to be tried. What's the threat? I personally know several Bikers that are a bigger threat than these guys. In fact, if the NYPD is to scared to provide... (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Coulter: Payback Time for Palin vs. McCain Nov 14, 2009
It's the Bogey-Palin" Nothing funnier that watching the politically obsessed wet themselves & act like maced pitbulls at the mere mention of Palin's name. Booo! Uhh, guys. She doesn't hold office. Has no power or real money. She can't hurt you! If you don't want to see anymore stories about Palin on CBS?? Don't post comments on Palin stories. Duh! But if you like keeping Palin on the front page, keep posting! by jsilver2 00004000 th November 13, 2009 3:16 PM EST Let's see now- McCain picked her... (CBS News)
Brenham Police Department Nov 14, 2009
There were 2,119 radio transmissions on the central communications system and 65 calls on the 911 emergency telephone system during the same period. A breakdown of 911 calls is as follows: Brenham Police Department, eight; Washington County Sheriff s Office, six; Emergency Medical Services, five; calls hung up or abandoned, eight; non-emergency phone calls, 15; outbound calls to investigate partial 911 calls, 22; and calls transferred to agencies outside of the county; one. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Winter is coming, is your vehicle ready? Nov 14, 2009
It's never wise to ignore transmission problems, which can grow into major repairs if neglected. The extra power needed to get out of snow can cause a marginal transmission to fail outright ... Seek out a shop or franchise that specializes in transmission work. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Global swine flu deaths slow as WHO toll passes 6,250 Nov 14, 2009
"The initial analysis of information indicates that the numbers of severe cases do not appear to be excessive when compared to the experience of other countries and do not represent any change in the transmission or virulence of the virus," the statement said. More than 1. (Yahoo! Asia News)
WHO: A/H1N1 influenza death toll rises to 6,260 Nov 14, 2009
In the United States, influenza transmission remains geographically widespread and intense but largely unchanged since the previous reporting week ... In Europe and Central Asia, overall influenza transmission continues to intensify throughout the continent as pandemic activity spreads eastward. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tom and Ray say wife is right on this one Nov 14, 2009
I gasp when he does this, and he says, "What?" I tell him he's going to ruin my transmission ... Cars can't say "ouch." But if they could, yours would be saying "ouch" and grabbing its transmission when your husband did that ... TOM: He's using the transmission in a way it was never designed to be used -- to stop the car. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Welcome home, war Nov 14, 2009
In the first months of Barack Obama's presidency, CIA Predator drone strikes have escalated in the Pakistani tribal borderlands with a macabre efficiency, using a top-secret mix of electronic intercepts, satellite transmission and digital imaging to kill half of the agency's 20 top-priority al-Qaeda targets in the region. Just three days before Obama visited Canada last February, Homeland Security launched its first Predator-B drones to patrol the vast, empty North Dakota-Manitoba borderlands... (Asia Times Online)
Squashing Malaria: Advances in Research and Prevention [Slide Show] Nov 14, 2009
Diseases based on a zoonotic (animal-to-human) vector, including malaria and other killers such as hantavirus, require a nuanced understanding of the transmission cycle. "You have to understand the vector, you have to understand its habits, you have to understand the local cultural setting," said Phil Thuma, managing director of the Institute at Macha (MIAM) in Zambia, in a video presentation shown during a (JHMRI) summit on Thursday. (Scientific American)
Reflections on Silvaggi's Tenure Nov 14, 2009
Board of Finance member Bill Tinsley, who was the Republican candidate for first selectman this fall, said he anticipates that the grand list for the year that ended this last September will be "flat" and probably would have declined again if it had not been for the addition of revenue from the $42 million compressor station that Iroquois Gas Transmission System opened roughly a year ago near High Meadow Road. "We've taken a big hit," Mr. Silvaggi said regarding the loss of retail business in... (New Milford Times, CT)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 14, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Swine flu shows signs of peaking in some areas Nov 14, 2009
"In Europe and central Asia, overall influenza transmission continues to intensify," the WHO said, adding that almost all the influenza viruses analyzed in Europe in recent weeks have been the H1N1 strain and not seasonal flu ... "The initial analysis of information from Ukraine indicates that the numbers of severe cases do not appear to be excessive when compared to the experience of other countries and do not represent any change in the transmission or virulence of the virus," it said in a... (MSNBC -- Health)
* Tainted food proving deadly for adults, WHO says Nov 14, 2009
Farming techniques can also root out microorganisms from the food chain and parasites can be wiped out by targeting their hosts and transmission patterns, he said. Because it is now clear that some foods are more vulnerable to certain food-borne ailments than others, health officials are well placed to focus their energies on monitoring areas posing the highest potential disease risk, Schlundt said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Tainted Food Surprisingly Deadly in Adults: WHO Nov 13, 2009
Farming techniques can also root out microorganisms from the food chain and parasites can be wiped out by targeting their hosts and transmission patterns, he said. Because it is now clear that some foods are more vulnerable to certain food-borne ailments than others, health officials are well-placed to focus their energies on monitoring areas posing the highest potential disease risk, according to Schlundt. (MEDLINEplus)
You want pesticides with that? Why less means more Nov 13, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. You want pesticides with that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 13, 2009
They found that heating waste milk to 149 degrees for one hour effectively eliminated the risk of transmission of disease. The species of mycoplasma were killed when milk was heated to 149 for 10 minutes or more. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
These tickets may surprise you Nov 13, 2009
2024 says: "The driver of any motor vehicle, when traveling upon a downgrade, shall not coast with the gears or transmission of such vehicle in neutral or the clutch disengaged.". So much for trying to conserve fuel coming down the Granada Bridge. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Continental AG bows out in Elma Nov 13, 2009
Production at the facility, which made sensors for automotive engines and transmission controls, ceased the first week of November, a company spokeswoman said. A couple dozen employees will continue working through the end of the year and a very small team will remain in place through mid-January to finalize administrative and operational matters, Communications Manager Sue Frederick said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Surveillance State, U.S.A. Nov 13, 2009
In the first months of Barack Obama's presidency, CIA Predator drone strikes have in the Pakistani tribal borderlands with a macabre efficiency, using a top-secret mix of electronic intercepts, satellite transmission, and digital imaging half of the Agencys 20 top-priority al-Qaeda targets in the region ... Look at these idiot bozos with bunper stickers like "Freedom Isn't Free", "God Bless America""you totally correct in this assessment. Those that voted for Bush, the ones with ribbons, the... (CBS News)
Space fan has key role in launches Nov 13, 2009
A sophisticated fiber-optic data transmission network. The mobile launcher platform that hauls Atlas rockets to the pad also is under the purview of Jonas and his crew. (Florida Today)
