Longview man awarded $51,000 in suit against PUD Nov 12, 2009
communityfirst wrote on Nov 10, 2009 11:59 PM:" Attention hillbillies...are you kidding me? If you climb up on your roof, futz around by your primary power lines, and then get shocked....IT'S YOUR FAULT! Geez people take your meds! It's like the person that sues McDonald's for spilling hot coffee on themselves. This is the problem in this county: you want cops when you need them but don't want to pay, you want firefighters when you are hurt but don't want to pay, you want libraries when you want... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Isles take step toward green energy future Oct 7, 2009
Now the Hawaiian Electric companies that own the primary power grids throughout the Islands must work with the PUC to flesh out the final rates, ensuring that they minimize the ultimate impact on the consumer. What's encouraging about the commission decision is that it strikes a rational balance between advancing the state's energy goals and limiting the infrastructure costs to be passed on to ratepayers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Braves pack up and look towards 2010 Oct 6, 2009
After being traded by the Red Sox on July 31, Adam LaRoche returned to Atlanta and spent the season's final two months serving as Cox's primary power source. But while hitting. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Bobby Cox a bad tactician? Because of Puckett? Come on Sep 26, 2009
During this time the Braves had one primary power arm, Smoltz. And Smoltz, despite often being the Braves 3rd or 4th best starter during the regular season, was their money starter during the postseason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mets' lack of power to impact offseason Sep 10, 2009
This offseason, the Mets have to determine whether the lack of power is attributable to injuries to their primary power hitters -- Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran -- or to Citi Field's larger dimensions. Delgado, who averaged 35 home runs the past 13 seasons, was on pace for 25 when he got hurt, while Beltran, who averaged 37 long balls per 162 games over the past three seasons, has eight homers in 64 games, which works out to 20 in a full season. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Astronauts Take Mission's Final Spacewalk Sep 6, 2009
There was no immediate word on when or how the primary power connector would be plugged in. Earlier in the evening, the two spacewalkers got off to a fast start, making their way out along a girder and pulling open a shelf that will be used to store big spare parts later this year. (CBS News)
Critical Solutions Upgrades OTC Market Status to "Current Information" On the Pink Sheets Sep 3, 2009
The Company utilizes non-traditional power sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen to provide efficient recovery, backup and primary power systems. The Company's alternative energy trailer systems have been chosen by a top defense contractor to secure a nuclear power plant, by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Emergency Response Teams, and to the Marines for emergency communications. (Primezone Releases)
Raging Fire Threatens Mount Wilson Sep 3, 2009
"Update, 7:00 a.m. PDT, Tuesday: Despite the loss of the summit's primary power line, Mount Wilson's webcam is still working, and its westward view at dawn shows standing trees and lots of smoke but no flame as shown below. Dense smoke covers the summit of Mount Wilson in this westward-looking webcam image taken at 6:51 a.m. PDT on September 1, 2009. UCLA Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Yesterday fire officials blanketed the area with aerial drops of fire-retardant chemicals, a move designed to... (SkyAndTelescope.com)
C&D Technologies Announces Date for Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Sep 2, 2009
C&D Technologies engineers, manufactures, sells and services fully integrated reserve power systems for regulating and monitoring power flow and providing backup power in the event of primary power loss until the primary source can be restored. C&D Technologies' unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its competition. (PR Newswire)
O'Sullivan gets first taste of Toronto Aug 21, 2009
The Blue Jays offense's primary power source comes from an unusual position -- second base. Aaron Hill has 28 homers, the most by a Toronto middle infielder in team history and most by an AL infielder since Alfonso Soriano launched 36 for Texas in 2005. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
The Iran Model Aug 15, 2009
With the help of his undergraduate class at N.Y.U., he researched the primary power brokers inside and outside the country anyone with a stake in Iran s nuclear future. Once he had the information he needed, he fed it into his computer model and had an answer in a few minutes. (The American Conservative)
Ethier thriving in the No. 2 spot Aug 3, 2009
With Ramirez slumping and Blake now dealing with a wrist injury, Ethier becomes the Dodgers' primary power source, backed up by Matt Kemp. With 22 home runs, he has eight more than Kemp, who slugged No. 14 on Sunday night. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Students Build Floating Classroom Jul 15, 2009
Once complete, the system will harness both solar and wind energy, which will be the primary power sources for the onboard appliances. Omar, who received his undergraduate degree in engineering at U.Va. (W-USA News, DC)
Wellesley Amateur Radio Society participates in Field Day Jul 2, 2009
PHOTO BY LOWELL BURSCH Dan Brown of Natick, Rich Kumpf of Medfield, Larry Coyle of Needham, Don Bumpus of Weston and Lee Herterich of Wellesley check the 180 watt solar panel before placing it in operation as the primary power source for the Wellesley Amateur Radio Society Field Day emergency communications exercise. Photo by Lowell Bursch. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
• Burley citizens approve library levy, BPA contract May 27, 2009
BPA will continue to supply Burley with its primary power, but in 2010, the supplier will set limits on the amount it can provide to municipalities and co-ops. A bond for a new library building is expected to be voted on about one year from now. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Braves are rollin’ on road May 13, 2009
Even if Heyward becomes the beast many think, or Francoeur progresses to being a player with primary power, it s unlikely that you re going to find three other bangers sitting in the IF. One of those other two OF slots has to contribute major thump. That puts the kibosh on Schafer and Hernandez roamin the gloamin together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Movie Review: X-Men Origins Wolveri... May 1, 2009
A certain queenly telepath has her history altered, and her secondary power become her primary power (oh, and now she's one of the good guys, too). Ryan Reynold's Deadpool (possibly the most self-aware superhero in comics) is wasted both literally and figuratively in this film; Gambit is faithful to his comic roots, but actor Taylor Kitsch can't maintain a New Orleans accent. (Suite101.com)
LETTERS: NCT, April 9, 2009 Apr 9, 2009
" That's Illinois politics. It would have been better to have said, "give and take. " But he has made so many gaffes, it's to be expected. Even the 12 TeleprompTers he took with him can't protect him.What madness to release some of those prisoners from Gitmo into the United States when even their own countries don't want them and then give them money. How dare those people be shown preference over our safety.Oh my, what a corrupt cabinet. Tax dodgers. You or I would be in jail. But... (North County Times)
DPU, Duke deal blocked Apr 2, 2009
The contract would end South Carolina Electric and Gas almost 90-year reign as the primary power supplier to DPU. June 2008 Duke and DPU submit a joint petition to the N.C. Utilities Commission for a declaratory ruling on their plans. July 2008 North Carolinas consumer advocacy arm files an objection to the plans, saying the contract could negatively impact North Carolina ratepayers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Global Warming Gives Nuclear Green Sheen Mar 27, 2009
For the time being, he argues, Fourth Generation nuclear is the only solid bet on a primary power plant for an electrically-driven civilization. See his article-- "Hansen to Obama- the Now or Never plan". (CBS News)
Blackout leaves 1,011 customers in dark Mar 14, 2009
We had to shut down three primary power lines which included the outpatient building at South Shore Hospital, Graves said. The hospital staff and town officials were notified that we had to take this course of action to make the repairs. (Weymouth News, MA)
PCMH board OKs medication dispensing system purchase Mar 5, 2009
approve 8,770 to satisfy an invoice from Texas New Mexico Power regarding primary power to the new Physical Therapy Wellness Center; the original cost for the work was 26,559, but the hospital received a discount. approved a proposal from Abbot Point of Care for i-Stat POC Testing, to be purchased with grant money. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
