Hero worship Feb 19, 2008
" A memorial to Constable, he says, could have trees native to Suffolk and which he painted. So what kind of statues are going up around the UK ? EDINBURGH Coming to a plinth near you The statue on the Royal Mile portrays philosopher Hume in the classical style and was unveiled on Saint Andrew's Day 1997. The city has 200 statues in its care and there is some concern about proposals to add to that tally with living people such as JK Rowling and Sean Connery. One new addition definitely coming is... (BBC News -- UK)
Dispute over guns in national parks threatens Senate vote on lands bill Feb 16, 2008
Thirty-nine Republicans and eight Democrats signed the letter seeking to overturn the regulations, which were approved in the early 1980s by then-Interior Secretary James Watt. Coburn's amendment would take that a step further and write into law a requirement that guns cannot be restricted in national parks. (International Herald Tribune)
Everyone loves a man in a white coat Feb 5, 2008
James Watt, a self-employed technician, made his crucial discoveries about steam because he was trying to mend an engine. America became the richest country in the world, and a technological power, long before it began significant public funding for science in 1940. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Senators pushing to allow firearms in national parks Jan 14, 2008
The current regulations, adopted in 1983 under then-Interior Secretary James Watt, say visitors to national parks must render their weapons inaccessible. Guns do not have to be disassembled, but they must be put somewhere that is not easily reached, such as in a car trunk, said Jerry Case, the National Park Service's chief of regulations and special park uses. (Anchorage Daily News)
U-T politics reporter John Marelius Jan 9, 2008
The country needs a man strong enough to stand up to the world and say, hey, the world is only 6000 years old and its going to be destroyed soon anyway, (remember James Watt, Reagans interior secretary who said environmentailsim was a sham since Jesus was coming soon anyway to clean up our mess. so lets party like its 1999. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Letter: Beware of push to privatize federal lands Dec 28, 2007
Norton, a disciple of James Watt (father of the Sagebrush Rebellion, a public lands takeover) made the decisions for the BLM.. Anderson should disclose to the public that his right-wing organization s board of directors is made up largely of corporate heads, not your average recreationist. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bill Strauss, 60; political satiristfounded Capitol Steps troupe Dec 26, 2007
Instead he teamed with Elaina Newport, a college music major who played piano, and a few others and worked up skits that poked fun at newly inaugurated President Reagan ("Workin' 9 to 10") and administration appointees such as Interior Secretary James Watt ("Mine Every Mountain.") They took their name from the spot famously used for a midnight tryst by Rep. John W. Jenrette (D-S.C.) and his wife, Rita. (Los Angeles Times)
El Paso Police: Thieves Target Busy Parking Lots Oct 31, 2007
Ryann Fierro thought the last place her car would get broken into is at the gym, the EP Fitness off of James Watt Drive ... This is not the first time KFOX has reported about cars getting broken into at the EP Fitness on James Watt Drive. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
His lobotomy, his recovery, in his words Sep 27, 2007
Full of hubris, he touted the procedure's benefits at medical conventions, behaving, his partner James Watt said, "like a barker at a carnival.". When patients suffered permanent brain damage, Freeman was unfazed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CBS 2 At The Met: Salute To Brooke Astor Sep 24, 2007
Curator James Watt first met Mrs. Astor in 1986. "She came quite often sometimes just to have tea with us, she knew us all personally!". (CBS New York, NY)
It was always about Al Aug 29, 2007
Not since James Watt, President Reagan's ham-handed Interior secretary (he barred the Beach Boys from the National Mall for drawing "an undesirable element"), has there been a major Cabinet secretary more politically tone-deaf ... Not since James Watt, President Reagan's ham-handed Interior secretary (he barred the Beach Boys from the National Mall for drawing "an undesirable element"), has there been a major Cabinet secretary more politically tone-deaf. (Townhall.com)
Read More... Aug 28, 2007
Traditionally, after duds like Reagan Interior Secretary James Watt were exposed, presidents showed them the door. Not today. (Disinformation)
Work Options signs Baylor, Rice for back-up care Aug 22, 2007
James Watt, CEO of Employee Benefit Solutions Inc., a Houston consulting firm, says he sees "a clamoring from employers for different types of benefits that they can offer as a means of attracting and retaining key employees.". Embedded in all of these creative benefits is the idea of improving worker productivity. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Michael K. Deaver, at 69; adviser, image consultant to Ronald Reagan Aug 19, 2007
He made enemies with his hubris, he later realized, writing in a memoir that he helped prevent Meese from becoming chief of staff and had a key role in the firings and resignations of Interior Secretary James Watt, budget director David Stockman, Secretary of State Alexander Haig and national security adviser William Clark, who had originally hired him when Reagan was elected governor in California. He didn't return phone calls, and the press considered him insufferably arrogant. (Boston Globe)
Blast firms admit safety charges Aug 18, 2007
" Rescue workers searched for 72 hours for survivors Prosecutor Angus Stewart QC told the court that the explosion was the worst factory accident in Scotland since the James Watt Street fire in Glasgow in 1968, in which 22 people died. "In the ICL tragedy, nine people died in the explosion and subsequent building collapse, but more were also pulled from the rubble very seriously injured," he said. "Others have been left permanently traumatised although without physical injury. "It is... (BBC News -- UK)
Company admits guilt over fatal factory blast Aug 17, 2007
Mr Stewart said: "The ICL explosion was the worst factory accident in Scotland since the James Watt Street fire in Glasgow in 1968 in which 22 people perished."In the ICL tragedy, nine people died in the explosion and subsequent building collapse. But more were also pulled from the rubble very seriously injured. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
NYC Unprepared for WMD Attack Aug 6, 2007
In Goshen, Police Chief James Watt said: "There's never been any direct contact, but it's something that's always been under consideration on our end." He added: "Our community would be affected, just because we have a hospital. And on 9/11 our hospital went to emergency alert preparing to be overrun with casualties.". Nearby in Monroe, Supervisor Sandy Leonard told NewsMax that New York City hasn't been in touch with her personally. (Newsmax)
Rains Flood Parts Of East El Paso Jul 31, 2007
The intersection of James Watt and Lee Trevino was one of the hardest-hit areas during last year's floods. Traffic is limited to a single lane in both directions on Lee Trevino due to ongoing storm drainage work, while part of James Watt is closed due to all the water rushing down it from Monday's rains ... The project at James Watt and Lee Trevino is expected to wrap up in early September at a cost of $435,000. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Contempt of Congress: What Is It? Jul 10, 2007
They are Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Commerce Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton in 1975; Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Joseph A. Califano Jr. in 1978; Energy Secretary Charles Duncan in 1980; Energy Secretary James B. Edwards in 1981; Interior Secretary James Watt in 1982; Gorsuch, known as Anne Gorsuch Burford after a 1983 marriage, and Attorney General William French Smith in 1983; White House Counsel John M. Quinn in 1996; and Attorney General Janet Reno in 1998. The White... (FOX News)
What is contempt of Congress and how does it work? Jul 10, 2007
The 10 officials are Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Commerce Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton in 1975; Health, Education, and Welfare Secretary Joseph A. Califano, Jr., in 1978; Energy Secretary Charles Duncan in 1980; Energy Secretary James B. Edwards in 1981; Interior Secretary James Watt in 1982; EPA Administrator Anne Gorsuch, known as Anne Gorsuch Burford after a 1983 marriage, and Attorney General William French Smith in 1983; White House Counsel John M. Quinn in 1996; and Attorney... (North County Times)
Full steam ahead: Heber Railroad raising funds for restoration Jul 6, 2007
Invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1705 to remove water from mines, and perfected by James Watt in the latter part of the 18th century, steam engines and the railroads they could pull came into their own by the mid-1800s. Trains moved freight and passengers across the country. (Deseret News)
Construction Project Hurts Business In East El Paso Jul 1, 2007
Ever since construction began to try and fix the drainage problem at Lee Trevino and James Watt, businesses in the area said they've taken a big hit. "Our customers can't come in like they usually would when the streets are open, and it's really been hurting business a lot," Valley Feed Petsmart Robert Barnes said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
George Westinghouse, Inventor Jun 6, 2007
Later in his life he became associated with the Nikola Tesla whose revolutionary electrical inventions could almost be said to make him the James Watt of his century. Tesla s experiments with AC current led to Westinghouse s ability to contract for and build a hydroelectric power station at Niagara Falls to power the city of Buffalo in his native state of New York. (Suite101.com)
Viewpoint: Drug innovation and the public good May 30, 2007
But you could as easily look at James Watt, Boldrin and Levine say. During the period when Watt had patents on steam engines, Britain added 750 horsepower every year. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Construction To Begin On Lee Trevino May 30, 2007
Less than two weeks ago the intersection of Lee Trevino and James Watt flooded ... Those who drive at Lee Trevino and James Watt are not looking forward to the two southbound lanes being closed at the beginning of construction. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Grayling dilemma May 20, 2007
The last time that happened was 1981, when James Watt was interior secretary under President Reagan. And while his scientist side deplores the decision, Bias must also contend with local politics. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sports Shorts May 17, 2007
James Watt, a former Lodi High standout, shot a 67 at Valley Hi Country Club in Elk Grove on Monday and tied for first in a local qualifier for this year's U.S. Open. The top five players and two alternates out of a field of 80 players advanced to sectional qualifying, which will be held in June at Bear Valley Country Club in Southern California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Drivers Deal With Flooded Intersections May 17, 2007
At the intersection of Lee Trevino and James Watt, fire crews had to rescue one driver who got stuck. "I didn't think it was going to happen because I saw a couple of cars get through, and I didn't think my car was going to end up dying," Hector Barragan said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Careful what administration you ask for May 11, 2007
Bush puts people from heavy industry into environmental protection jobs; Reagan named as Secretary of the Interior James Watt, a lobbyist for energy interests who tried to turn protected federal lands over to coal and oil extractors. When it comes to scandals, the Reagan administration still leads the way, thanks to Iran-Contra, which resulted in nearly a dozen indictments by itself. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Dune to acquire Goldking Energy Apr 19, 2007
In other news, Dune has appointed James Watt as its new chief executive officer and president. He succeeds Alan Gaines as CEO and Amiel David as president. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
'The Day the Earth Caved In' Apr 8, 2007
If she has a villain, it is Ronald Reagan's clueless Secretary of the Interior James Watt, whose determination to make Centralia strictly Pennsylvania's problem held up distribution of available funds. Ultimately it was a legal and political mess that Watt created that led to a $42 million relocation package (and his resignation) in 1983. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Click for Full Story Apr 6, 2007
In 1983, saying rock-and-roll bands attracted "the wrong element," Interior Secretary James Watt declined to invite the Beach Boys to perform at a Washington Fourth of July celebration -- a stand he later reversed. In 1987, Los Angeles Dodgers executive Al Campanis said on ABC's "Nightline" that blacks "may not have some of the necessities" to hold managerial jobs in major-league baseball (Campanis ended up being fired over his remarks). (KWTX.com, TX)
Luckovich on Ann Coulter Mar 7, 2007
That included James Watt, a cabinet officer, who was forced from office for corruption. That also included 5 very senior officials including Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sacked Ferguson workers 'could get BAE jobs' Mar 6, 2007
The funding will enable Riverside Inverclyde, the new Urban Regeneration Company, to support three projects in Port Glasgow and Greenock - the removal of the James Watt Dock Wall, a landscaping project and the redevelopment of the upper floor of the landmark Port Glasgow Town Buildings. This article: http://business. (Scotsman)
Unique ideas planned for Boetto park Feb 22, 2007
The Wellik Foundation board consists of President Wendy Stambaugh, Beth Gallant, Janette Baker Bryant, Frank Forsberg, Steve Mittenthal, Jane Nash, Hank Suverkrup, and James Watt. The park will be completed by a combination of contractors including Ed Rubash and Sons, Date Creek Plumbing, M.C. Merrett Construction, Grantham Fence and Supply Co., and Wickenburg Landscaping. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
We can't allow our nation to fail Feb 16, 2007
James Watt wrote on February 15, 2007 7:40 PM:"Sigh. How many times must it be said? A bi-partisan commission found NO EVIDENCE of a link between Iraq and 9/11. NONE.". To Kim wrote on February 15, 2007 7:04 PM:"I'm glad you like Bush. We should like everyone. He's not a good leader, however. Actually he shouldn't have stuck his nose in Iraq in the first place.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A cutting end Feb 14, 2007
James Watt wrote on February 13, 2007 4:10 PM:"I think that I shall never see...a poem as lovely as a tree. Shame on Lodi!!!". Whoa Nellie. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Arizona State releases Wellik Foundation's Wickenburg study Feb 1, 2007
Wellik Foundation Board Member James Watt was especially complimentary of the community study. he report was of great benefit to me because it collected the data needed to concisely set forth the profile of the Wickenburg community, said Watt. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Palmetto State farmers fire up old iron to preserve our agricultural history Jan 29, 2007
James Watt, back around 1800, came up with horsepower to sell his steam engines, figuring one horse on a 20-foot sweep could lift 3,300 pounds one foot in one minute. Tractor makers picked up the term and split it in two one for the drawbar, another for the flatbelt side pulley, standard equipment on tractors in those days. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mapping the road to the future Jan 25, 2007
Adam Smith failed to forecast the Industrial Revolution despite his friendship with James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine that powered it. And who would have prophesied MySpace, Oprah, or a United States Transport Security Administration ban on hair-styling gel in quantities greater than 100 mls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Today in History - Jan. 19 Jan 19, 2007
On this date:In 1736, James Watt, inventor of the steam engine, was born in Scotland. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Dam battle transformed tribe Nov 18, 2006
After visits to Washington and a three-day march from the reservation to the Arizona Capitol, then-Interior Secretary James Watt announced that the Orme Dam would not be built ... In November, Interior Secretary James Watt announced Orme Dam would not be built. (AZCentral -- News)
First Biodiversity Census Of Coral Reef Ecosystems In Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Oct 17, 2006
(Photo copyright James Watt). Led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, with funding from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this 23-day research cruise to the Monument's French Frigate Shoals will be the first in a series of surveys by CoML's Census of Coral Reef Ecosystems (CReefs) project. (Science Daily)
Whose 'good life' is it anyway? Oct 9, 2006
Their bad A visitor from Scotland -- a physicist, no less -- communicated his displeasure at seeing the name of native son James Watt, one of the towering figures of the Industrial Revolution, misspelled on the front of the Boston Public Library. The name is spelled ``Watts," as in the Christian hymnodist Isaac Watts. Was a mistake made?Yes. With the help of research librarians, the BPL's Alexandra Merceron ascertained that the library meant to honor Watt, not Watts. ``It looks like human error... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Crown jewel to bustling branch plant Sep 13, 2006
James Watt, who at the time of the takeover was an assistant vice-president at Newbridge, was also thinking about what to do next after Alcatel's purchase was complete. His colleagues thought Mr. Watt was crazy to consider staying on with Alcatel, but he saw it as an opportunity. (Globe and Mail)
The power of the new steam ships Sep 7, 2006
The power and the advantages of steam have been well exemplified in his majesty's late voyage to Scotland when the James Watt steam-ship absolutely drew the Royal George sailing yacht to the Firth of Forth, leaving even frigates twenty-four hours behind them. From the capital of the Russian empire, by steam, the regular communication could be reduced to ten days. (Guardian Unlimited)
Extinction feared for Hawaiian monk seals Sep 6, 2006
James Watt / AFP - Getty Images fileA Hawaiian monk seal navigates a reef. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
Heavy metal: Thresher Reunion in Floyd County will feature antique engine Sep 1, 2006
An authentic 1797 James Watt steam engine will star Saturday through Monday ... The James Watt is believed the oldest steam engine west of the Mississippi River. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Annual Thresher Reunion this weekend Aug 31, 2006
The main attraction this year is a James Watt steam engine built in 1797. It is one of three left in the world. (Charles City Press, IO)
Thresher Reunion highlight will be an 18th century engine Aug 31, 2006
An authentic 1797 James Watt steam engine will be displayed at the reunion Saturday through Monday seven miles west of Charles City at the intersection of Iowa highways 14 and 147. The grand unveiling will be held Sunday. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
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The 41st annual show will feature a James Watt steam engine built in 1797. Look for more on the Threshers Reunion this week in the Press. (Charles City Press, IO)
Remember, people are the threat, not the web Aug 9, 2006
James Watt was long dead before it was possible for a Glaswegian to take a train to London. He perfected the separate steam condenser in 1765, but it was 80 years before Britain was truly criss-crossed by the steam-driven superhighway. (The Herald)
Up To 18,000 Brits May Stay In Lebanon Full Story Jul 22, 2006
The UK ambassador in Beirut James Watt said Britons wanting to leave the region have until 2pm (BST) to register. HMS York was due to travel to Beirut as well as a Greek ferry chartered by the Government. (Sky News)
Reagan's record on conservation Jul 20, 2006
Ronald Reagan, the man who ostentatiously removed Jimmy Carter's solar panels from the White House and appointed James Watt as secretary of the interior, always put the interests of big business before those of the environment and was utterly uninterested in conserving this planet. ANTHONY DANGERFIELD Medford. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Massive evacuation gathers pace Jul 19, 2006
"Last night's emergency operation was carried out under tight restrictions imposed by Israel. "The Israelis are giving safe passage but they're being pretty hardnosed about it," the UK's ambassador, James Watt, told journalists in Beirut. "If they say you have a window, that's it. "The first group consisted of priority cases, he said. "We have a policy of concentrating on the most vulnerable categories first. (Guardian Unlimited)
Exhausted Britons take air bridge to safety Jul 18, 2006
The helicopter mercy missions came after the intervention of James Watt, the British Ambassador to Lebanon. He said that the advice to remaining British citizens in Lebanon was to stay put and keep safe until a larger evacuation was possible. (TimesOnline)
Illustrious takes central role in evacuation Jul 18, 2006
More twin-rotor Chinooks from RAF Odiham in Hampshire are on standby but James Watt, the British ambassador to Lebanon, said the navy is the 'main option' for a full-scale evacuation. Foreign Office minister Kim Howells said Illustrious and Bulwark have been redeployed to the eastern Mediterranean as a 'prudent precaution. (Portsmouth News)
Evacuations continue as Britons airlifted from Lebanon Jul 18, 2006
" British ambassador James Watt said most Britons in Lebanon were heeding the advice which was to "to keep their heads down and stay in touch with us while we get ready to move them, if they need to be moved". Loading... Loading.... (The Herald)
Nations step up efforts to evacuate civilians from Lebanon Jul 18, 2006
Some 40 British nationals were taken out by helicopter from Beirut on Monday morning, taking advantage of the visit of the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana, British ambassador James Watt told the BBC.. Any air or sea operation to bring out civilians would need close coordination with the Israeli armed forces, who have been staging daily raids over Beirut and other cities. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Israel Sends Ground Forces Into Lebanon Jul 18, 2006
Britain also airlifted 40 of its citizens from Lebanon over the weekend and another group was taken out Monday, Ambassador James Watt said. A French ship was due to arrive in the port later Monday to evacuate Europeans. (Newsmax)
First Britons flown out of Beirut Jul 17, 2006
"Urgent medical or other humanitarian cases" were on the flight, UK ambassador to Lebanon James Watt said. PM Tony Blair said the government may set up an "air bridge" into Beirut to help rescue up to 10,000 Britons. (BBC News)
Britons told to lie low Jul 17, 2006
We only have 3,500 officially registered with the embassy, but many more are registering with us now, James Watt, the British Ambassador, told The Times. We are telling everyone to keep their heads down and sit tight for now. (TimesOnline)
Evacuation Plans For Stranded Brits Full Story Jul 17, 2006
James Watt, the British ambassador to Lebanon, said they were flown to safety in a helicopter carrying EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana. Royal Navy warships have arrived in the region to help with evacuations. (Sky News)
Museums becoming things of the past Jul 16, 2006
The museum sits in the grounds of Kinneil Estate, where James Watt worked on designs for the steam engine, and lies a short walk from one end of the Antonine Wall, which marked the Roman empire's northernmost reach. However, the local authority is considering whether it can better accommodate the needs of the public in two separate facilities, one of them several miles away in Falkirk. (Guardian Unlimited)
* Wake up and smell the climate change Jun 17, 2006
It can be traced to the moment, in 1765, when James Watt -- wandering across Glasgow Green -- conceived of the idea of a separate condenser for the steam engine. Patented in 1769, his invention made steam power feasible and economic. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
