Green Solar Panels Keep Batteries Working Longer and Out of Landfills

Every day individuals and businesses alike become more and more environmentally conscious - or so one would hope. The truth is, as natural resources become less and less, we must look either to substitutes or to find ways of making the ones we use last longer. Larson Electronics is giving back to the Earth by providing a very easy way to extend the life of large batteries, which would otherwise become obsolete within a short amount of time and no longer have use. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)

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Sharpmark USA Now Offering Full Version of Software Free, Covering All Cable Labels, Patch Panel and Data Jack Labels

Sharpmark USA announces a completely free full version of its software, covering all the cable labels, patch panel and data jack labels (www.sharpmarkusa.com). The software will have both the new US letter size labels and the old UK A4 templates for existing users and their A4 stock.The software is loaded with all the Sharpmark cable label part numbers and is easy to use. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Western Electronics Announces Manufacturing Agreement with Plasmon

Western Electronics (Western) (www.westernelectronics.com) has announced a manufacturing agreement with Plasmon LMS, Inc. (Plasmon) to help with base level assembly of Plasmon's GX and G chassis for its line of archival storage libraries. Western Electronics was selected as one of Plasmon's manufacturing partners following an evaluation of Colorado based Contract Electronics Manufacturers by Plasmon. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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RS Electronics Wins Ohmite Presidents Award

RS Electronics, a Michigan based wholesale distributor of electronic components, test and measurement equipment, and electrical products has been awarded the Ohmite Presidents Award for sales growth. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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ArcStar Energy to Present at National Investment Banking Association Conference

CEO Monty Bannerman to discuss ArcStar Energy's revolutionary investment opportunity at the banking industry's premier forum for small-cap companies. (PRWeb May 7, 2008)

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Diesel fumes force Sorrento Mesa office evacuation
08/23/2005

SAN DIEGO – A faulty generator poured diesel exhaust fumes into a Sorrento Mesa office building Monday morning, causing respiratory problems for dozens of workers in the building, San Diego fire officials said.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20050822-1106-bn22fumes.html
(via signonsandiego.com)

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Tiny British Isle Gets Diesel Generator Set
08/24/2004

Ironically for a community that has pioneered renewable energy – until the wind proved too much for its wind turbine – it has been left dependent on one 25kw diesel generator, providing rationed power from 7.30am to midnight.
Now thanks to a lottery fund grant of just under £200,000, for the first time the Foula Electricity Trust will soon be able to provide a reliable and affordable electricity scheme across the island, 20 miles west of Shetland.

At last the lights will stay on for Foula’s 32 folk
(via The Herald)

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It Will Be a Close One
08/12/2004
Looks like the hurricane might just barely miss us here in Miami. Maybe.

This is the biggest evacuation ordered since 1999, when Hurricane Floyd brushed Florida's east coast and prompted officials to urge about 1.3 million to evacuate, a record for the state.

800,000 in Charley's Path Told to Flee
(via Yahoo! News)

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Cleveland Still Working to Deal with Fallout from Power Outages
08/04/2004

Municipally owned Cleveland Public Power improved its ability to generate emergency power for the water system. Ciaccia said CPP failed to provide the backup power during the blackout. The water division also has rented one backup generator at a cost of $500,000 a year until permanent generators are installed.

Cleveland water system is improved but still vulnerable
(via Ohio News Network)

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Verizon Uses Diesel Genset to Reduce Call Drops during Power Outages
08/03/2004

As he watched cellular towers become overloaded and unable to handle all the sudden demand, he heard the emergency generator kicking in.

"We went, 'Uh oh,' and knew we had some serious work ahead of us," he recalled.

Verizon dials up power in case of a big blackout
(via Detroit Free Press)

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Genset Extension in India
07/15/2004

The suppliers of diesel generator sets have been given extension to comply with the noise and emission limits, as stipulated under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. In a Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having capacity of up to 19 KW, will now be required to implement the emission limits by July 01, 2005, whereas the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having a capacity of more than 176 KW up to 800 KW will have to comply with the emission limits by November 01, 2004.

Extension Given to Suppliers of Diesel Gensets to Comply with Emissions Norms
(via the Press Information Burea of India)

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Diesel Genset Orders Up in China
07/12/2004

MHI has also started a joint venture with Shanghai Diesel to set up a factory to manufacture turbo charger for diesel engine in March. Other MHI factories in China include an air-conditioner compressor plant in Qingdao and an injection moulding machinery plant. The plant has also seen growth in orders for its generator sets, due to the shortage of electricity supply in China.

Mitsubishi set for good growth with steady industry orders (via The Star Online)

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Centrica selects Paisley's enterprise risk management suite
posted on May 09, 2008 10:08:00 am
Paisley, a provider of enterprise risk management solutions, has announced that Centrica, an integrated energy company, has selected its Enterprise GRC software to manage its financial controls compliance and IT governance business processes.

Tammany Oil & Gas acquires Summit Gulf Venture assets
posted on May 09, 2008 09:32:00 am
Tammany Oil & Gas, which is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, has acquired all the assets of Summit Gulf Venture for $10 million.

Valero Energy to sell refinery in Krotz Springs
posted on May 09, 2008 09:30:00 am
Valero Energy, which sells refined products, has agreed to sell its 85,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana to Alon USA Energy for $333 million plus an earn-out provision currently valued in excess of $100 million.

Energy Partners Q1 net income down
posted on May 09, 2008 09:29:00 am
Energy Partners, which is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, has reported net income of $2.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008, compared to net income of $3.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the same period of 2007.

Swift Energy Q1 income from continuing operations surges 88%
posted on May 09, 2008 09:27:00 am
Swift Energy has reported income from continuing operations of $49.8 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008, an 88% increase, compared to income from continuing operations of $26.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the same period of 2007.