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Westport Middle School PCB problem gets worse; town may need $100K fast Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:11AMThe Board of Selectmen found out Monday night that the PCB situation at Westport Middle School is worse than they thought and the town may need to find $100,000 in clean-up money if the school is to open in just six weeks.
Westport discovers PCBs in middle school Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:57PMWhile no one knows for sure how much more money will be needed, “Green Project” repairs to schools in town will cost more than originally anticipated because of PCB contamination around windows due to be replaced at the middle school.
Fathers need public relations help Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:32AMAs it stands, it’s fairly well-settled that in a straight-up contest between the respective days we set aside for them, Mom has Dad beat by a country mile.
State chips in for upgrades at area schools Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:55AMNumerous area school districts have won state grants to help replace old windows, roofs, and boilers as part of a program to make schools more energy-efficient.
Solar tech firm targets Olympics and World Cup Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:19AMThe world’s two biggest sporting events could be using hi-tech transparent photovoltaic glass developed by a Cambridge CleanTech company. Read more...
From the Handyman: Look for ‘low-E’ windows to block radiant heat Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:37AMQ: I am considering replacement windows for our home and need guidance on what window materials are recommended for our high-altitude climate and our widely varying temperature ranges? Should south-... Read more »
Building draws criticism Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:09AMPlywood and tarp-covered windows, moldy insulation, a leaking roof and broken blinds. That’s the condition of the building downtown at the northeast corner of Second and Chestnut streets and it’s leaving people with a bad impression of the city,...
Police Blotter for June 9 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:08PMThe following incidents were listed in the official reports of the Lincolnwood Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt; only a court of law can make that determination. BURGLARY Someone on May 25 broke into a home on the 7100 block of Keeler Avenue and stole jewelry valued at $6,000 and a .38-caliber, Smith and Wesson six-shot revolver ...
News: WWDC 2011 Keynote play-by-play transcript now available Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:31PMWe’ve just posted the full chronological transcript of our play-by-play from the WWDC 2011 Keynote. If you haven’t seen the separate news stories yet, today’s big announcements pertained to the fall 2011 releases of iOS 5 and Apple’s new free wireless synchronization service iCloud, as well as the July 2011 release of Mac OS Lion. Click on the title of this article for the full transcript, and ...
Police Blotter Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 1:37PMThe following incidents were listed in the official reports of the Lincolnwood Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt; only a court of law can make that determination. BURGLARY Someone on May 25 broke into a home on the 7100 block of Keeler Avenue and stole jewelry valued at $6,000 and a .38-caliber, Smith and Wesson six-shot revolver ...
Daily Publications Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:53PMThe following incidents were listed in the official reports of the Lincolnwood Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt; only a court of law can make that determination. LINCOLNWOOD BURGLARY Someone on May 25 broke into a home on the 7100 block of Keeler Avenue and stole jewelry valued at $6,000 and a .38-caliber, Smith and Wesson six-shot ...
Aquarium shuts down for a day after glass cracks in giant tank Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 9:06AMA crack near the top of the enormous saltwater tank at the heart of the New England Aquarium forced the facility to close yesterday, turning away school groups and families while workers repaired the 41-year-old exhibit.
U’s buildings have lots of leaks and not enough cash Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 2:06AMBy: Conor Shine Greg Williams is at war with water. And he is losing. Over the years, it has eaten large holes in a steel rain roof that protects the underground laboratories in the University of Minnesota’s Civil Engineering Building, which Williams oversees as a district manager. The rain roof has a total of 115 holes — some stretching up to 3 feet — that cause leaks and mold. Fixing all the ...
11 major new Snow Leopard features Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 9:01PMSnow Leopard may be a “minor” update to Mac OS X, with a $29 upgrade price and a focus on improved speed and reliability, but it’s still bursting at the seams with tweaks, changes, and improvements—as well as a few modifications that might well be quite controversial. Here’s a look at some of the biggest changes due to arrive with Snow Leopard on Friday, August 28.
Get more for your money when purchasing replacement windows Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 2:17AM(ARA) - Energy efficiency has gained national importance and window replacement is recognized as one pathway to aid in energy independence and the reduction of harmful global emissions.
LAWRENCE: Classrooms enjoy a clearer view Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 4:52PMWhen Lawrence High School and Lawrence Intermediate School students go back to school next month, one of the first things they may notice is that they can actually see out of the windows at the schools.
Make practical green fixes before going solar Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 1:28PMThe greatest impact homeowners can have on the environment is not through producing their own energy but through using less.
Five ways to keep laptop thieves from jacking your data Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 8:41PMLaptops are more prevalent today than they have ever been. Everywhere you look, there are notebooks of every kind—tiny netbooks, monster laptops, and everything in between. With such an explosion in notebook use, there are that many more targets for thieves looking to pawn our stuff for a quick buck, or even worse, steal our data for more nefarious uses. In the case of one laptop user profiled ...
Get more for your money when purchasing replacement windows Saturday, August 15, 2009 @ 7:05AM(ARA) - Energy efficiency has gained national importance and window replacement is recognized as one pathway to aid in energy independence and the reduction of harmful global emissions.
Energy Efficient Home Windows from Glass Doctor Qualify for Tax Credit Tuesday, August 11, 2009 @ 1:31PMThe federal income tax credit for energy-efficient replacement glass windows and doors is now 30 percent of product cost up to 1,500 per household, an increase from 500 two years ago. The new energy-efficiency tax credit on replacement windows is available in both 2009 and 2010.Unlike tax credits for energy-efficient windows and doors in prior years, the 30/30 criteria is...
Get tax credit for windows Saturday, August 8, 2009 @ 10:44AMI plan to have a couple of major improvements to my house — replacement windows and new siding. Which should I do first? I can’t afford to have both done in the same year. – G. Fadlalla
Open the door to more energy savings and summer fun Saturday, August 8, 2009 @ 6:42AM(ARA) - With home entertaining on the rise and backyard barbecue season in full swing, make sure your home is ready for hot fun and high-traffic summer activities. And keep in mind the potential energy savings you can earn with renovations.
Man throws brick through City Hall, police HQ windows Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 6:52PMAustin police say a man tossed a rock through the window of police headquarters after he hit Austin City Hall with a big rock minutes earlier.
Worry over knob was all for naught Friday, July 10, 2009 @ 1:39AMCAPE CANAVERAL -- Fears that a damaged cockpit window might bump shuttle Atlantis from a November mission or even lead to its early retirement have proven unfounded.
Get more for your money when purchasing replacement windows Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 10:54AM(ARA) - Energy efficiency has gained national importance and window replacement is recognized as one pathway to aid in energy independence and the reduction of harmful global emissions.
Open the door to more energy savings and summer fun Thursday, June 25, 2009 @ 4:47AM(ARA) - With home entertaining on the rise and backyard barbecue season in full swing, make sure your home is ready for hot fun and high-traffic summer activities. And keep in mind the potential energy savings you can earn with renovations.
Window crack forces Air NZ jet to return to Auckland Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 12:32AMA crack in an Air New Zealand Boeing 737 cockpit window has forced the pilots to return to Auckland
Get more for your money when purchasing replacement windows Thursday, June 18, 2009 @ 3:46AM(ARA) - Energy efficiency has gained national importance and window replacement is recognized as one pathway to aid in energy independence and the reduction of harmful global emissions.
Call to Government Leaders - Get Ready for Summer by Decreasing Your Air Conditioning Load 10-Fold with Coolerado Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @ 5:32PMDENVER----Using solar energy to cool the world, Coolerado today issued a call to government leaders to go big with their Big Green initiatives this summer by substantially improving their air conditioning cost and load for the betterment of the environment, as well as the economy.
Sisters receive energy-efficiency grant Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 6:20AMCONCORDIA -- The Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia have received a $15,000 grant to help make the Motherhouse more energy-efficient. The money from the Washington, D.C.-based Support Our Aging Religious will pay for 47 replacement windows for the 107-year-old building.
Schools seek $1.2M override for building projects Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 2:11PMThe Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Committee is seeking a debt exclusion override of more than $1.2 million to pay for various capital improvements and maintenance to school buildings. Voters in Hamilton and Wenham will decide at the Annual Town Meetings whether to move the committee’s override proposal to the ballots. The proposal would have to pass both town meetings and both ...
Stimulus funds roll in Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 1:03AMWinds from the west might return winter to St. Joseph, but a downpour of dollars has preceded it from the east. Three days this week brought announcements of federal money to the city and region from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the nation’s economic stimulus program.
Energy conservation helps environment and saves you money Wednesday, March 25, 2009 @ 1:48AMAlternative energy and energy conservation are two topics that are seen more frequently in news headlines today. Energy conservation techniques are not rocket science, most management practices are just common sense.
Handyman | Debby Allmon Saturday, March 21, 2009 @ 11:19PMOur house is six years old. We live in Lawson, Mo. Our inside temperature is 70-71 degrees, day and night. Usually when the temperature outside is in the low 20s or teens, we have a lot of condensation on the inside of our Weather Shield windows.
JAMES DULLEY: Electric blanket is good heat idea Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:30AMDear Jim: I am trying to save energy in my home, so I set the furnace thermostat lower each night. It gets chilly and I do not sleep well. Is an electric blanket a good idea? -- Ken B.
Ant Renamer is a Lightweight but Powerful Renaming Utility [Downloads] Monday, January 26, 2009 @ 7:07PMWindows only: Batch renaming utility Ant Renamer 2 has a simple interface that quickly automates the tedious task of renaming multiple files, saving you from aggravating your carpal tunnel. To use,...
Serious Materials Buys Shuttered Factory Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 8:52PMThe Foundation Capital-backed green materials company seizes opportunity from Pennsylvania bankruptcy, aggressively expanding its manufacturing capacity for super-insulating windows.
Protect Your Home From Rising Energy Costs Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:45AM(ARA) - Home heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
County looking to save energy, bucks Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:14AMFranklin County Commissioners are looking for ways to save energy in county buildings and their fleet of 99 vehicles. The county is conducting an internal energy audit. The report is due in March.
Protect Your Home From Rising Energy Costs Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 4:29AM(ARA) - Home heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Looking to save money? Turn to your shades Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 7:25AMQ: I should replace my windows to save energy, but with the bad economy, I just cannot afford more debt. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable option, and which types are best?
Re-energizing For Winter Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 5:31AM(ARA) - As cold weather advances, homeowners throughout the country can expect to see a substantial increase in energy prices. According to the Energy Information Administration, the price for heating oil, natural gas and electricity is projected to jump by nearly 20 percent.
Hockey: Workers scramble to complete arena for Rush debut Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:14AMRAPID CITY — Rushmore Plaza Civic Center manager Brian Maliske is going through much the same last-minute crunch as a bride endures in preparing for her wedding day: The planning is one thing, but the details will get you.
Protect Your Home From Rising Energy Costs Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:29AM(ARA) - Home heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Buttoning up your house for winter heating savings Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 12:09PM With winter on the way and the cost of living rising as quickly as ever, energy companies, government officials and private organizations are doing their part to soften the impact of a possible spike in heating costs.
Bubble Lamp comes back Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 1:02AMThe Bubble Lamp has a new look. Modernica Inc. has reconfigured the classic midcentury light into a replacement lampshade for an existing lamp base. The Bubble Lamp Shade comes in three sizes, at prices ranging from $225 to $265. It can be ordered at www.modernica.net. Windows Need care Q: My house was built about 50 years ago. It has double-hung, single-pane windows with exterior ...
Bubble lamp in a new light Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 10:17AMThe Bubble Lamp has a new look.
Protect Your Home From Rising Energy Costs Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 6:30AM(ARA) - Home heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Changing laundry habits and unplugging electronics can add up. Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 1:32AMChanging laundry habits and unplugging electronics can add up.
Faithful See Virgin Mary In Hospital Window Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 6:36PMHundreds of people are being drawn to a Catholic hospital in Springfield by what they say looks like an image of the Virgin Mary in a window.