| EU bid to freeze out patio heaters
They have only been popular in the UK for little more than a decade, but patio heaters could become history if MEPs vote to ban them today. The EU parliament is expected to back a resolution requiring the use of appliances with low energy efficiency to be phased out. Patio heaters are specifically targeted in the motion, which calls on the EU to act urgently and introduce minimum standards for energy efficiency on such appliances as air-conditioning, television "decoder" boxes and light bulbs. It also calls for the abolition of stand-by mode on electrical appliances. If the ban comes into effect and is enforced, it could cost pubs, restaurants and caterers in the UK up to £250m in lost revenue per year. The use of outdoor heaters increased with the new UK smoking ban, as well as growing use at home as garden accessories for the British summer.
Colorado can lead the way on warming
Ritter could bomb Colorado back to the stone age and completely and totally destroy our economy by cutting the state's CO2 footprint to 0 and have zero effect on the global climate.2. Coal is our largest energy resource. Cheap reliable energy is the key to economic power and job creation. One of the poor developing counties that you lament is China. China is driving up the global price of coal because they are using so much coal that they must import. So the US will get less competitive and China more competitive with zero effect on Global Warming.3. US hydro power plants over 30MW are not considered renewable and cannot claim CO2 credits. China and other countries around the world are able to sell CO2 offset credits from their large hydropower plants. Again China will be economically enriched by large scale hydro development when the USA is afforded no such opportunity.
McCain: One of Us!
How is any Newsweek reader going to understand "Why the Right Hates McCain" if the magazine rewrites recent history to make him look more reasonable? ... Nor is it clear he's really retreated. ... P.S.--The Wimp Factor! Now that McCain's the near-certain nominee, mags like Newsweek really need easy access to his aides, no? Just saying! Presidential candidates have retaliated by cutting off Newsweek's access before. ... 9:35 P.M. ___________________________ Friday, February 15, 2008 I'm a day behind, and I feel the crushing weight of every minute, but isn't this kind of brilliant? ... 6:55 P.M. ___________________________ 'Sorry Charlie, you just didn't meet your numbers this quarter': Let me get this straight--Clinton strategist Mark Penn is McCain strategist Charlie Black's boss?...
Paul Advocates for Greater Respect for Personal Freedoms
There's only one law that I'm proposing. From now on, we're going to have our elections on the Internet," he said. During the question-and-answer session, a student asked Paul why it took him many years to deny that he wrote an article in his independent newsletter prejudicial towards blacks, Jews and gays in 1992. Paul admitted that he did not deny the allegations at first, but has since denied writing it, referring to the incident as a publishing oversight. He also said that he believes his record speaks for itself. “I handled it in 1996 differently, because I did feel a lot of moral responsibility for neglect. The sad part of it all is I'm probably the biggest champion of all for everybody," he said. .
Hi-Point moving forward with new venture
A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning program set to begin Feb. 19 was highlighted at Wednesdays regular meeting of the Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education. The program is offered at the Urbana South Campus, located in the former armory located along U.S. Route 68, north of Urbana. Jon Whitsett, instructor, outlined the course curriculum, requirements and opportunities offered to adults. At least 20 adults have expressed interest, he said, and are applying for admission. New partnerships are being formed with local businesses which are helping in various ways, such as donating equipment and offering job opportunities after program completion. High School Director Nila Marquard briefed the board on the Hi-Point Hi-Tech program set from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.
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