Monthly Archives: June 2011

Google: Delaying Clean Energy Transition "Only 5 Years Could Leave Trillions on the Table"

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor

Google released an analysis of the economic impact of clean energy innovation today, modeling a variety of long-term scenarios and their influence on GDP growth, a reduction in energy costs and greenhouse gas reductions. They used McKinsey’s Low Carbon Economics Tool, which provides … Continue reading →

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SPOILER! Find Out Who Won The Voice (omg!)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NBCUs Magazine After 10 weeks of competition, the winner of NBC’s The Voice is… Javier Colon! The Stratford, Conn., father of two first won over his Voice mentor, Adam Levine, in the blind audition round in April, and viewers stuck … Continue reading →

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Mayor Emanuel, Walgreens Announce Store Expansion, New Jobs in Chicago

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced that drugstore giant Walgreens will be expanding in the Windy City and will bring 600 new jobs for Chicagoans over the next two years. Walgreens will be expanding under the company’s new “Chicago Hometown … Continue reading →

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Pao de Acucar battle intensifies

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 05:31 ET Pao de Acucar is Latin America’s second biggest retailer The battle between France’s Carrefour and Casino for Brazilian retailer Pao de Acucar is heating up. Casino has raised its total stake in … Continue reading →

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Greek MPs in second crisis vote

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:25 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Clashes in Athens continue overnight with tear gas and smoke from fires filling the city centre

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Maggette relishes joining Jordan’s Bobcats (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Corey Maggette has played 12 seasons in the NBA and been to the playoffs only once. Now he’s about to join a team that’s never won a postseason game and has spent the past year getting rid … Continue reading →

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IREC Releases U.S. Solar Market Trends Report for 2010

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor

The report includes 2010  installation data for solar electric (photovoltaic), solar heating and cooling, and concentrating solar technologies. “The capacity of photovoltaic systems installed in 2010 is double what it was in  2009,” said Larry Sherwood, chief author of the … Continue reading →

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Jobs, aid at stake in census

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

WASHINGTON —  With jobs and federal aid at stake, U.S. cities are lining up to contest their 2010 census counts as too low. A decade ago, there were 1,200 challenges filed by cities, towns and counties. The U.S. Conference of Mayors … Continue reading →

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Spacey’s Richard III wows critics

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 05:36 ET By Tim Masters Entertainment and Arts correspondent, BBC News Sam Mendes has said Richard III is “a role I think Kevin was born to play” Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has won critical … Continue reading →

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Pub dining boost for Greene King

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:26 ET Greene King says it sees a tough year ahead despite its strong results Greene King has reported a jump in profits and sales, driven by a rising demand for pub meals. Total … Continue reading →

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