Hand it to them Nov 29, 2008
Over the last year, the Lend a Hand Program has helped seniors by installing hard-to-reach light bulbs, removing or reinstalling air conditioners, installing grab bars, bringing in lawn furniture for the winter, changing out storm windows and hanging American flags. "What better way to lend a hand to those in need and to fulfill the Rotary mission 'Service Above Self,'" Sher says. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
* Kaohsiung County backs environmental pledge Nov 27, 2008
The recommendations include: Turning lights off when they are not in use, using power-saving light bulbs, purchasing environmentally friendly products, buying electrical or hybrid vehicles, walking or riding a bicycle as often as possible, not driving a car at least one day a week, reducing consumption of meat and disposable tableware and recycling. The Kaohsiung County Government will soon launch a series of activities in schools and local communities to promote environmental protection and it... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chain store massacre: Tim Walker bids a bittersweet farewell to ... Nov 27, 2008
Andrew Marr, BBC broadcaster: "I do use Woolworths quite a lot, funnily enough. We've got one nearby and there's always a whole lot of funny little household things that nobody else seems to stock, certain kinds of odd light bulbs and picture hooks, and that sort of stuff. It's also excellent for cheap chocolate, things like, say, an Advent calendar, but not a posh one, one with chocolates in it, a proper Cadbury Advent calendar. Probably the last thing I bought there was a DVD 'Atonement', I... (Independent)
SeaWorld turns on Holiday Tree of Lights Nov 27, 2008
The tree has 24 strands of light bulbs. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
52 MOMS working to keep neighbors comfortable this season Nov 26, 2008
The donation box is one of three located around town where citizens can drop off new space heaters or energy efficient light bulbs for the needy ... Volunteers from 52 Mothers on a Mission to Serve, working side by side with Helping Hands Ministry, recently began a campaign to collect space heaters and energy efficient light bulbs for some of Starkville s needy residents ... A box in Bell Building Supply Monday afternoon contained several new space heaters and energy efficient light bulbs... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
City seeks electrical grid study Nov 26, 2008
Bauman asked if the city could provide incentives for conservation measures such as installing low-flow toilets and fluorescent light bulbs. He said consumers might use less electricity and water if the city provided rebates. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
19-year-old killed in mobile home fire (1026) Nov 26, 2008
Scott wrote on Nov 25, 2008 9:01 AM:" This could happen to any of us with Christmas coming. Everyone learn from this and be cognisant of all light bulbs and heat sources. Greg our hearts and prayers go out to you and yours. ". kathy wrote on Nov 25, 2008 3:29 PM:" My thoughts and prayers are with her family. ". (The Herald-Palladium)
REGINA FORD | GREEN VALLEY NEWSSahuarita resident Herman Meyer, left, has recruited his grandson Jason Meyer as caretaker of the annual tree lights, sponsored by Twin Buttes Properties.\0\0 Nov 26, 2008
Keeper of those lights is Sahuarita resident Herman Meyer, 84, who, for 22 years, has taken it upon himself to serve as volunteer caretaker of those lights -no small task, considering there are 355 white light bulbs on 13 lines to tend if something goes wrong. The elder Meyer is now passing the torch to his grandson, Jason Meyer, 32, who will be the tree-light caretaker and who will keep the tradition in the family. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Smithsonian American history museum reopens after renovation Nov 26, 2008
On Wednesday, President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush dedicated the museum before its public debut, highlighting the reopening of many of its famous exhibits including George Washington's military uniform, one of Thomas Edison's first light bulbs, the desk where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Muhammad Ali's boxing gloves - all of which Bush called a "reminder of our country's proud history.". When the doors finally opened to the public Friday morning,... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Charlevoix City Council action items Nov 26, 2008
In brief: Measure to allow city employees to make routine purchases, i.e. light bulbs, batteries, nails, from Ace Hardware in light of councilman Shane Cole s employment at the store. Board action: Approved unanimously, Cole abstained. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Letters for Monday, November 24, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
Choose light bulbs of 25 watt or less for outside use. Call your power company and ask them to remove your yard light - those mercury vapor lights shine in every direction, even into your neighbors bedrooms, and they are the worst polluting, least energy-efficient lighting choice. (Missoulian, MT)
The rich are in trouble Nov 25, 2008
Last Updated: 07:10am 25 Nov 2008. 13 31 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Now, a gadget that makes water 'out of thin air' Nov 25, 2008
And, in keeping with its eco-development, the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three light bulbs. "The demand for water is off the chart. People are looking for freedom from water distribution systems that are shaky and unreliable," Jonathan Ritchey, who led the team, was quoted by the British newspaper as saying. (Hindu)
A gadget to make water out of thin air Nov 25, 2008
To top it all, the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three light bulbs. Text. (India Times, India)
Turning the air blue Nov 24, 2008
Early this week I was in a supermarket stocking up on light bulbs, which I seldom replace until they all fail and I have to find my way out of my office by feeling the furniture, swearing all the way ... The word "something" was delivered several times with tremendous force, so that the light bulbs rattled in my trolley. (BBC News -- UK)
Good highway needs can turn bad quickly Nov 24, 2008
Have your vehicle checked for the following: brakes, battery, fluid levels, tire pressure, light bulbs and any parts that need regular maintenance. Plan your route. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ex-BBC reporter on dancing show quits while ahead Nov 24, 2008
John Sergeant has achieved what other political reporters can only dream of - "a world," Mark Lawson wrote in The Guardian, "in which they would be the ones sitting on the other side of bunched microphones and blazing light bulbs," announcing a run for office or, as in Sergeant's case, taking a bow before quitting the public stage. The 64-year-old Sergeant, formerly the BBC's chief political correspondent, achieved this moment at a "retirement" news conference last week at the BBC studios that... (International Herald Tribune)
'Green' efforts embrace poor Nov 24, 2008
In several cities, public and private funds and services are teaming to give low-income households free energy audits, compact fluorescent (CF) light bulbs, insulation and other energy-saving devices and tips ... The Neighborhood Energy Blitz gave them energy audits, got them to sign up for the city's free recycling service, offered a tree to plant in their backyards, replaced light bulbs and shower heads and inspected furnaces and water heaters ... Before they're installed, volunteers upgrade... (USA Today -- News)
Obama plan will breathe fresh air into renewables Nov 24, 2008
Take his response during a debate last year to a question about his personal efforts to mitigate climate change: "We can't solve global warming because I fucking changed light bulbs in my house. It's because of something collective.". The fuzzy sentiment that much of the world is directing Obama's way may well turn to frustration should the US decide to, say, pull rank at global climate change talks, or protect its young renewable energy sector to the exclusion of other countries. (Business Report, South Africa)
Green demand driving home technology Nov 23, 2008
Another no-brainer is replacing incandescent light bulbs with more energy efficient options. LEDs, or light-emmitting diodes, remain the latest in efficient home lighting technology, but many environmental experts continue to favor compact-flourescent lights as a better alternative, saying the LEDs remain too expensive by comparison. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
NBC Fires WEATHER CHANNEL Environmental Unit -- During Network's 'Green Week' ... Nov 23, 2008
NBC Fires Weather Channel Environmental Unit - Capital Weather Gang. Capital Weather Gang. (The Drudge Report)
Segway inventor touts island as an energy model Nov 23, 2008
A replica of Stonehenge is lit up with green LED lights that use less electricity than common incandescent light bulbs. Kamen has been installing LED lights all over the island. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
It's Not Hard To Be Green (9) Nov 23, 2008
Lighting - Once you're done with the two projects above, replace those incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs -- like compact fluorescent light bulbs - to decrease the amount of electricity you use for lighting as much as 75 percent. It's a simple task to go through your home and replace light bulbs. (Boerne Star, TX)
DES students go green on town green Nov 22, 2008
Five multi-age classes from Davidson Elementary School will hold a community fundraiser selling compact fluorescent light bulbs on the Davidson Town Green on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The 60-watt, energy efficient replacement bulbs will be sold for 3. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Segway inventor's island could be an energy model Nov 22, 2008
A replica of Stonehenge is lit up with green LED lights that use less electricity than traditional light bulbs with filaments. Kamen, dressed in jeans and a blue shirt, has been installing LED lights around his house and the island. (Concord Monitor)
As environmental topics enter the mainstream, what role is left for green campaign groups? Nov 22, 2008
Green groups are a busted flush - delays to nuclear have landed us with ugly bird decimating wind turbines, potentially ecologically disasterous barrages rising food grain prices for dubious benefits biofuels, mercury laden light bulbs to name but a few - the leading envo fascists just hide behind the 'green' agenda and the brainwashed automatons that they manipulate to create personal wealth and status and enforce their own hairshirt view of the world - local and central government use this mob... (BBC News -- Science)
It's time for a new Great Wall – to keep out Mother Nature Nov 22, 2008
That's just as well, because there has been a simultaneous change in ecological thinking away from the micro-scale solutions of wind turbines, compact fluorescent light bulbs and food miles, and toward the sorts of mega-scale initiatives that will actually allow us to live through a period of changing climate. To use the terminology of the day, there has been a shift away from strategies of prevention and remediation, the approaches that would have us cut back on greenhouse gases. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Churches to sound warning Nov 22, 2008
Installing CFL, low-energy light bulbs throughout the church. They re small things, said Ballou. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
UBC researchers develop breakthrough technique to unlock the secret of plasmas Nov 22, 2008
A plasma or ionized gas can be as commonplace as in fluorescent light bulbs, or exotic in the extreme, as a thermonuclear explosion. The Earth's upper atmosphere is a plasma, as are lightning bolts and virtually all stars that light up the night sky. (EurekAlert!)
Committee convenes on sustainability Nov 21, 2008
Reusable mugs, eco-friendly light bulbs and a new recycling program are some of the green changes on Loyola's campus in the last year ... Physical Plant has been using more eco-friendly light bulbs that Thomas said "just make sense" economically. (The Maroon, LA)
FALLBROOK: District sees growing role during threat Nov 21, 2008
Mitchell said during a meeting of community leaders that all of the district's programs ---- from distributing low-energy light bulbs to advising agricultural growers on water use ---- have taken on new life as a regional water shortage looms ... Mitchell said the resource district will keep trying to spread the word about conserving water and electricity, and will probably hand out a few more free light bulbs, too. (North County Times)
Romney takes auto industry for a ride Nov 20, 2008
The former Arkansas governor also writes that Romney's record was "anything but conservative until he changed all the light bulbs in his chandelier in time to run for president.". Indeed, Romney was never able to grasp the differences between corporate and political turnarounds. (Boston Globe)
PolyBrite International Announces Borealis LED Light Bulbs will Illuminate the City of Chicago's 85-foot Christmas Tree in Daley Plaza! Nov 20, 2008
PolyBrite International Announces Borealis LED Light Bulbs will Illuminate the City of Chicago's 85-foot Christmas Tree in Daley Plaza ... PolyBrite International Announces Borealis LED Light Bulbs will Illuminate the City of Chicago's 85-foot Christmas Tree in Daley Plaza ... Borealis energy efficient decorative lamps use 90% less electricity than incandescent light bulbs used in the past. (PR Newswire)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Nov 20, 2008
To reduce household energy consumption, replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescents which reduce power consumption. Other easy ways to lower household energy use are programming your thermostat, plugging air leaks and upgrading your appliances to Energy Star products. (Pekin Times, IL)
Popular Actor & Environmental Activist Shares His Green Ideas At Renewable Energy Summit Nov 20, 2008
Begely said starting small like replacing regular light light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs and weather stripping your windows and doors is a cheap way to begin to start saving money and the environment. Copyright 2008 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Halfords confident on profit despite slowdown Nov 20, 2008
Car maintenance products, such as wiper blades and light bulbs, are regarded as "needs driven" and as such are relatively resilient to the consumer downturn. "The short period since the end of the half-year has seen some further slow-down in like-for-like sales performance. However gross margin percent continues to improve," Halfords said. (International Herald Tribune)
Basketball benefit a three-point shot Nov 20, 2008
For example, have your local government offices begun replac ing standard incandescent light bulbs with compact flourescents where feasible. When considering new police vehicles, thought needs to be given to the condi tions under which the vehicles will be used. (NJ.com -- Times)
Guatemala Taps Coffee Farms For Hydro Power Nov 20, 2008
At Finca Los Tarrales, water gushing down the slopes of a volcano near San Lucas Toliman in the central highlands is channelled into pipes, snaking through the rainforest to a small 30-kilowatt generator, enough for 500 60-watt light bulbs. The mechanism installed in 1977 is not much bigger than a car engine and hums away inside a small brick hut built to shelter it during the rainy season. (Planet Ark, United States)
OSU to host UO course on global warming Nov 20, 2008
Others are easier, such as turning down the temperature on their water heater, installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, cleaning the dust off the coils on their refrigerator, and keeping car tires properly inflated. Two people will teach the majority of the 66 course: Theresa Brand, who helped develop it, and Viviane Simon-Brown, the director of the National Network for Sustainable Living Education. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Green on a Budget at Fresh & Easy Nov 19, 2008
From rechargeable batteries to reusable plates and cutlery, to energy-efficient light bulbs, customers do not need to compromise on the products they purchase at Fresh & Easy. Fresh & Easy carries only energy-efficient light bulbs in its stores. (PR Newswire)
Christmas star will be evicted Nov 19, 2008
City of Gillette electricians Jeff Bowman, bottom, and Jim Wentzel replace light bulbs on the star on top of the hill near Burma Avenue on Monday morning. About 200 light bulbs needed to be replaced. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Giving Your Home the 'Green' Light Nov 19, 2008
That means you would have to buy more than 50 regular light bulbs to equal the service life offered by a single LED source. Kichler recently garnered considerable attention for its new line of LED under cabinet lighting -- Kichler Design Pro LED. This new lighting solution has been applauded for its energy savings, its slim half-inch profile and its ease of installation. (Pekin Times, IL)
Disposing of Energy Smart Light Bulbs Nov 19, 2008
I have called three major stores in town and asked them, and they are not set up to take the bulbs. Only one store told me to bring my bulbs to them and they would find where to send them. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Could Iowa conservatives undermine GOP in 2012? Nov 19, 2008
Romney's record, Huckabee writes in a swipe at the former candidate's wealth, "was anything but conservative until he changed all the light bulbs in his chandelier in time to run for president.". A spokesman for Romney, Eric Fehrnstrom, dismissed Huckabee's comments as "petty stuff," adding, "We need to focus on moving the party forward with new ideas.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eco-friendly Bath Updates on a Budget Nov 19, 2008
Replacing incandescent light bulbs in your bathroom with compact fluorescent lighting is another small change that will make a big impact. Fluorescent lights use one-third the electricity of standard bulbs and also last up to 10 times longer. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Irish Fans Encouraged To Wear Green And Act Green Nov 19, 2008
An additional 3,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs will be distributed to those students who did not receive any in the CFL Upgrade of September 28th. In addition, students will be able to get an energy audit of their dorm room that will address everything from the power settings on their computer to the reliability of their thermostat. (Und.com)
Lightworks to brighten Peterson Park Friday Nov 18, 2008
Visitors can see the park illuminated with tens of thousands of light bulbs and coming alive with animated displays. In keeping with the season, live nativity scenes start on the night of Dec. 6 near the DeMars Building. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Top brass warns Iraq withdrawal may take 2 or 3 years Nov 18, 2008
Huckabee says Romney was "anything but conservative until he changed the light bulbs in his chandelier in time to run for president," according to an account of the book on Time magazine's website. Time says Huckabee also mocks Romney for suggesting in a debate that more investment in high-yield stocks could help resolve economic woes, saying, "Let them eat stocks!". (Boston Globe)
Review: Fitness gadgets under the microscope Nov 18, 2008
It measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent and records this for review on your PC. If you really want to know how many light bulbs you're illuminating as you grind your way up that hill, it can display your power output in watts, using third-party power meters on the bike, too. VDO A8+ Price: $79. (Sydney Morning Herald)
OSU offers class on green living Nov 18, 2008
Others are easier, such as turning down the temperature on the water heater, installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, cleaning the dust off the coils on the refrigerator, and keeping the tires on their car properly inflated. Two people will teach most of the 66 course: Theresa Brand, who helped develop it, and Viviane Simon-Brown, the director of the National Network for Sustainable Living Education. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
How green is green enough? Nov 18, 2008
It's not just about putting solar panels on your roof, using VOC-free paint, or about installing a grey-water system, low-E windows, a green roof, or compact fluorescent light bulbs. Being "green" is also about believing that you can actually make a difference. (Globe and Mail)
The Green Team Nov 18, 2008
Thanks to grants written by Tabitha Woy, science teacher at KHS, the club has received not only money, but also fluorescent light bulbs and reusable shopping bags from Wal-Mart ... The club also collects aluminum cans, plastic grocery bags, and used light bulbs ... They are currently running an exchange system where for every five plastic bags a student brings in, he or she will receive one reusable shopping bag courtesy of Wal-Mart, also for every five aluminum cans or three used light bulbs... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
* German recession to worsen: analysts Nov 17, 2008
Siemens, Europes biggest industrial conglomerate which makes everything from light bulbs to power stations, said its profit targets for next year had become clearly more ambitious. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Green list gets people talking Nov 17, 2008
" As more and more people started to ask where they could get environmentally friendly products, such as energy-saving light bulbs, folding bicycles and affordable solar cell systems, Marc thought that the mailing list would be the best place for green producers to meet eager consumers and vice versa. "In the near future we would like to intensify our presence in companies, bridging the gap between them and the general public," he said. Mailing list member Bayu Wardhana, an IT specialist who... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Huckabee, Finally, Settles His Campaign Scores Nov 17, 2008
Huckabee writes that the former Massachusetts Governor's record was "anything but conservative until he changed the light bulbs in his chandelier in time to run for president." He notes that Romney declined to make a phone call of congratulations after Huckabee , "which we took as a sign of total disrespect." He mocks Romney for suggesting, during one debate, more investment in high-yield stocks as a solution to economic woes. "Let them eat stocks!" Huckabee jokes. (Time.com)
Water-saving toilets are tax-free this weekend Nov 17, 2008
Energy-efficient products that carry the ENERGY STAR label are also tax-free starting Thursday, including washing machines, compact fluorescent light bulbs, dishwashers and refrigerators. In all cases, the state and local sales tax exemption is only good for products priced at $1,500 or less. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Flak for Osborne in Sunday papers Nov 16, 2008
Guests roamed gardens lit by energy-saving light bulbs, it says, before dining on locally-produced cheese souffl and organic beef. But there is to be no such cheer at the Queen's bank, Coutts, which has responded to the economic turmoil by cancelling the staff Christmas party. (BBC News -- UK)
Computers Of The World, Unite! Nov 16, 2008
When they protested an international vote about the standards governing electronic document formats, their concerns were ignored by the Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an august body which certifies the standards used in everything from light bulbs to manufacturing techniques. What should have been a routine vote by 170 nations on an electronic document format turned into an ugly imbroglio, replete with ethics probes and even street protests. (Forbes -- Technology)
Farewell, readers, and happy trails Nov 16, 2008
Working at the Times was great even if the newspaper chain was so cheap we had to buy our own reporter's notebooks if we didn't want to write on the palm of our hands, and they wouldn't replace the light bulbs in the ceiling when they burned out. We could write almost anything we wanted, just so long as it was a lot. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How about hot water? Nov 16, 2008
I turn on not one but a multitude of light bulbs that brighten the bathroom. And when that hot water begins to flow out of not just an ordinary shower head but one of those fancy heads with multiple settings, I rarely give a second thought to the fact that I even have hot water. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Children's images tell recycling tales Nov 16, 2008
Probably not: Plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, light bulbs, food-soiled paper, wax paper and ceramics. Do recycle electronics: Recycle old computers and cell phones. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hu Jintao to visit struggling ally Cuba Nov 16, 2008
Thousands of Chinese buses and trucks now ply Cuba's roads and Chinese locomotives ride its rails, while Chinese power-saving light bulbs and electric appliances adorn most homes. (Editing by Jeff Franks and John O'Callaghan). (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
One more win would have earned EU playoff access Nov 16, 2008
They just needed someone tall enough to change the light bulbs in Joe Girardi's office. - After another losing season, at least the Pirates can bask in the glow of outfielder Nate McLouth's Gold Glove. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Alex Salmond becomes the Reverend I M Jolly for 'the Weans' Nov 15, 2008
"Moira and I had a great time to replacing all the light bulbs he'd taken with him.". The first minister concluded his message: "Please dig deep, it's for the weans.". (BBC News -- UK)
No bailout for the MoTown dinos Nov 15, 2008
There's no mistaking it for a Mercedes, but it's yet to fail to start, and other than a blower switch I haven't done any thing but routine maintenance - plus tires and light bulbs to keep it on the road. It compares well with Gayle's '97 Prizm which is about to roll 200,000 miles and has yet to have a wrench on the engine. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
