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Archive of Technology on Tuesday October 27, 2009
CA: Western lawmakers focus on regional collaboration
JACKSON, Wyo. — Lawmakers from many western states agreed Monday that they should consider collaborating on developing technology to capture and store the carbon gas that's generated from burning fossil fuels. Read More
TX: State suing to shut plants while fatal incidents probed
Texas' attorney general has filed suit to temporarily close two affiliated industrial waste facilities in south Houston and Port Arthur until dozens of operational changes are made. Read More
CA: Cal, UCSF scientists form cancer research unit
Scientists at UC Berkeley and UCSF have formed a research center to explore the physical principles that govern the origin and behavior of cancer cells, and how they multiply in humans. Read More
DE: NCCo to look at advertising opportunities
Elected leaders are set to vote tonight on legislation that would allow them to craft a policy for selling, leasing or renting advertising space on county assets. While that term hasn't been defined yet, it could include anything from the government's buildings, parks and libraries to vehicles to its Web site. Read More
ME: Advocate: FairPoint bankrupcty won't hurt NH users
CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire's consumer advocate says FairPoint Communications' bankruptcy should not affect customers' phone service. Read More
ME: NMCC wind power tech program 'a hit'
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The mounting interest in wind power has led to an influx of interest from those who want to learn how to maintain and fix windmills, which has had a direct impact on the future of Northern Maine Community College. Read More
NC: Right to sue Google defended
The N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law argued before a three-judge panel at the N.C. Court of Appeals on Monday afternoon that it would be wrong under state law to bar the three taxpayers it represents from the courthouse. Read More
NC: Lost laptop has doctors' data
Social Security numbers for nearly every doctor in North Carolina were stolen this summer, but many just recently found out about the security breach. Read More
NC: Appeals court hears arguments in Google case
A group opposing state incentives for corporations has told the North Carolina Court of Appeals the taxpayers it represents should be able to challenge tax breaks used to lure Google to Caldwell County. Read More
NE: Web site wants input on state budget
A state senator from Omaha has created an online site to gives Nebraskans a voice on potential budget cuts. Read More
NH: FairPoint enters bankruptcy court
FairPoint Communications will appear before a New York judge this afternoon to begin a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The company filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, about a year and a half after purchasing Verizon's landline network in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont with high hopes for expanding services and bringing new products to the region. Read More
NM: Group wants Johnson on presidential ballot
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson had little to say Monday about a new "grassroots" Web site promoting a Johnson candidacy for president. But Johnson said he soon will be launching a new Web site of his own as a platform "to speak out on the issues of the day." Read More
NM: Is the guv getting ready for line-item vetoes?
Gov. Bill Richardson sounds a lot like a man who's getting ready to line-item veto certain provisions in a bill the Legislature approved last week that makes deep cuts to state government. Read More
NY: New rule called obstacle to wind power
Gov. David Paterson has ambitious renewable energy goals for New York state -- most of which he is trying to meet by encouraging the construction of large wind turbines. But wind farm advocates say that a new regulation adopted less than two weeks ago by the state Public Service Commission may severely curtail future construction of large-scale commercial wind farms in upstate New York. Read More
OH: Proposal could raise Ohio telephone rates
Consumers relying on telephone land lines could see their rates climb for basic service under proposed state legislation to ease industry regulation, a coalition of consumer groups charged yesterday. Read More
OH: Tough climate-change bill touted as good for state
The more a congressional climate-change bill cracks down on greenhouse-gas emissions, the better the long-term prospects for Ohio's economy, according to a report yesterday by renewable-energy business advocates. Read More
OK: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists tout antibody as a lifesaver
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists say a newly discovered antibody could halt major internal bleeding from traumatic injuries such as those suffered in vehicle crashes or on a battlefield. Read More
SC: Legislators hint at mystery deal; is it Boeing?
The General Assembly will reconvene for a two-day special session today to restore unemployment benefits lost by thousands of jobless South Carolinians. But the session also could yield a surprise by clearing the way for what lawmakers say could be a significant economic development project. Read More
VA: North Anna reactor shut due to water leak
NORTH ANNA, Va. -- One of North Anna Power Station's two nuclear reactors is shut down because of contaminated-water leaks discovered Friday afternoon. Read More |
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