Monthly Archives: November 2011

State auctions tax credits for renewable energy

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The Oregon Department of Revenue is holding another tax credit auction Thursday after the first auction raised less than a third of the $1.5 million the state wants to fund renewable energy grants. “We owe it to the folks that … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Sector Presents Rising Risks, Demand for Insurance

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The renewable energy sector needs to improve risk management and access alternative sources of capital as operational risks rise and governments cut funding due to the uncertain economic environment. Based on a survey of 284 senior-level renewable energy executives, a … Continue reading →

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Fukushima residents tour German renewable village, learn about non-nuclear …

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The Post MostMost-viewed stories, videos, and galleries in the past two hours Most Popular Penn State case paints familiar portrait for police, experts, victims Ginger White, latest Herman Cain accuser: Who is she? Despite earmark ban, lawmakers try to give … Continue reading →

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Holiday Essential Tip: Stay Fit on the Go (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Just couldn’t pass up that second helping of turkey at Thanksgiving dinner? The average person gains five to seven pounds over the holidays, but when many families are busy traveling to visit relatives or stuck at the mall holiday shopping, … Continue reading →

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Marcia Gay Harden to Guest-Star on Bent (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Marcia Gay Harden has landed a guest spot on the midseason NBC comedy Bent, TVLine.com reports. Harden will star as the ex-wife of Jeffrey Tambor‘s character. Her return to town will reignite a flame between the former couple. Exclusive: Bent … Continue reading →

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Fire alarms interrupt NBC’s newscast (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK – NBC News anchor and former volunteer firefighter Brian Williams doesn’t expect to hear alarms during his day job. He did Tuesday night, when an audible fire alarm from a floor below the “Nightly News” studio in New … Continue reading →

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Adele may be rolling deep with Grammy nominations (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

She likely won’t get “21,” but Adele is poised to take the biggest share of nods when the Grammy nominations are announced Wednesday night. The British singer-songwriter has had a great year, thanks to her sophomore album, “21.” The mournful … Continue reading →

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Doctors: George Michael recovering in Vienna (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

VIENNA – Doctors treating George Michael say the ex-front man for the pop group “Wham!” is making progress as he recovers from pneumonia. Doctors Gottfried Locker and Christoph Zielinski say the 48-year-old Michael remains hospitalized nonetheless. They say in a … Continue reading →

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Feisty Cain presses ahead with bid (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WEST CHESTER, Ohio – His campaign rocked anew, a feisty Herman Cain claimed a “groundswell of positive support” from backers on Wednesday and accused critics of trying to derail his White House bid as he worked to stem the fallout … Continue reading →

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FACT CHECK: GOP field flubs big and small (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Newt Gingrich says he would sign legislation repealing Democrats’ health care and Wall Street overhauls when he takes office on Jan. 21, 2013. But the Constitution the former House speaker constantly cites during his presidential campaign says … Continue reading →

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