the way you save energy is you _don't_ increase the supply.
everything that's released gets used.
everything that's not, doesn't.
price just decides what gets cut back to meet supply.
"We've had a very severe pair of episodes, they have damaged the (energy) infrastructure," Bodman said at a news conference held with the Alliance to Save Energy, a private energy conservation group. Bodman said the country can be expected to face high heating oil and natural gas prices this winter.
But he added, with conservation "we can be successful in minimizing the pain caused by high energy prices this winter."
Monday, October 03, 2005
Court Nominee Has No Judicial Experience
manages subject/verb agreement
"The wisdom of those who drafted our Constitution and conceived our nation as functioning with three strong and independent branches has proven truly remarkable," Miers said at the White House before departing for the Capitol and a Senate confirmation campaign already taking shape.
"The wisdom of those who drafted our Constitution and conceived our nation as functioning with three strong and independent branches has proven truly remarkable," Miers said at the White House before departing for the Capitol and a Senate confirmation campaign already taking shape.
DeLay Is Indicted on Two New Charges
prosecutor doubles bet against risibility effect
A Texas grand jury indicted Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) yesterday for alleged involvement in money laundering related to the 2002 Texas election, raising new and more serious allegations than the conspiracy charge lodged against the former House majority leader last week.
A Texas grand jury indicted Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) yesterday for alleged involvement in money laundering related to the 2002 Texas election, raising new and more serious allegations than the conspiracy charge lodged against the former House majority leader last week.
WWII Troop Ship Arrives in Indiana
another lake george tour boat tragedy waiting to happen
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- With aging veterans lining the deck, a World War II troop landing ship chugged up the Ohio River on Monday, heading to a new assignment as part of a war history museum.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- With aging veterans lining the deck, a World War II troop landing ship chugged up the Ohio River on Monday, heading to a new assignment as part of a war history museum.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Poll: Ohio Governor's Approval Rate Sinks
highest tax rate in the nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the wake of convictions for ethics violations, Ohio Gov. Bob Taft's approval rating has dipped to a dismal 15 percent, making him one of the most unpopular politicians in the history of political polls.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the wake of convictions for ethics violations, Ohio Gov. Bob Taft's approval rating has dipped to a dismal 15 percent, making him one of the most unpopular politicians in the history of political polls.
Seattle Considers Banning Lap Dance
traditional witches and elves under the aurora
SEATTLE -- Strippers who venture too near the laps of their dollar-bill-waving patrons have exposed an unexpected prudish streak in this West Coast bastion of tolerance and liberalism.
SEATTLE -- Strippers who venture too near the laps of their dollar-bill-waving patrons have exposed an unexpected prudish streak in this West Coast bastion of tolerance and liberalism.
Google Bids to Offer WiFi in San Francisco
power lines get an added competitive edge by wiping out radio reception
Google has been quietly experimenting with WiFi service in a few connection spots around the Bay Area and New York during the past few months. In another sign of its interest in Internet access, Google recently bought an undisclosed stake in a Maryland startup, the Current Communications Group, which is trying to provide high-speed connections through power lines.
Google has been quietly experimenting with WiFi service in a few connection spots around the Bay Area and New York during the past few months. In another sign of its interest in Internet access, Google recently bought an undisclosed stake in a Maryland startup, the Current Communications Group, which is trying to provide high-speed connections through power lines.
Border activist a wild card in Calif. election
marxmanship
While Jim Gilchrist -- leader of a volunteer border patrol group once slammed as "vigilantes" by President George W. Bush -- is considered a long shot to win the special election to fill a seat vacated by Republican Christopher Cox, he has mined a deep vein of voter anger over illegal immigration.
While Jim Gilchrist -- leader of a volunteer border patrol group once slammed as "vigilantes" by President George W. Bush -- is considered a long shot to win the special election to fill a seat vacated by Republican Christopher Cox, he has mined a deep vein of voter anger over illegal immigration.
Scientists Send Submersibles to Lost City
they are not bathed by the mist thousands of miles away, that's why.
headline by Coleridge.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The ship with all the gadgets and underwater rovers was stationed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, but for the first time, the scientists directing the expedition were not on board. They sat in rooms thousands of miles away.
headline by Coleridge.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The ship with all the gadgets and underwater rovers was stationed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, but for the first time, the scientists directing the expedition were not on board. They sat in rooms thousands of miles away.
Police: Lost Girl Asking for Slain Mother
attention soap opera women !!
NEW YORK -- A 4-year-old girl abandoned on a city street has been asking for the mother she says looks "like a princess" as authorities consider how best to break the news the woman is dead, allegedly slain by a man the girl called her father, police said.
NEW YORK -- A 4-year-old girl abandoned on a city street has been asking for the mother she says looks "like a princess" as authorities consider how best to break the news the woman is dead, allegedly slain by a man the girl called her father, police said.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
NOAA Finds No Oil Yet in Gulf Fish Samples
bad news for biodiesel
MOBILE, Ala. -- The first samples of fish taken from the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Katrina showed no exposure to spilled oil, government scientists said Friday.
MOBILE, Ala. -- The first samples of fish taken from the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Katrina showed no exposure to spilled oil, government scientists said Friday.
Kan. Mayor Calls Birthday Card 'Offensive'
no birthdays in kansas
The birthday card produced by Hallmark bears the title "CSI: Topeka" and features a cartoon of two people standing over a corpse, with one saying, "Looks like he was bored to death."
The birthday card produced by Hallmark bears the title "CSI: Topeka" and features a cartoon of two people standing over a corpse, with one saying, "Looks like he was bored to death."
Judge Rules on Racial Makeup of Juries
choose juries from baseball team rosters, is my advice.
"But it's going to be a step in the right direction," Garin said. "It's going to make it somewhat more likely that we might see in our case _ and defendants in other cases _ may see people of color on their juries."
"But it's going to be a step in the right direction," Garin said. "It's going to make it somewhat more likely that we might see in our case _ and defendants in other cases _ may see people of color on their juries."
Dems Decry U.S. Dependence on Fossil Fuels
what happens when you elect women
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is not doing enough to push for energy conservation as fuel costs skyrocket since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address.
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is not doing enough to push for energy conservation as fuel costs skyrocket since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address.
Experts: Future of Big Hurricanes Looms
don't forget newspapers going broke as readers abandon soap opera and hype.
-- Have we seen America's future through the eyes of hurricanes Katrina and Rita? Monster storms drowning cities and obliterating coastlines. Jobs vanishing and prices rising as ports and pipelines close. Millions fleeing, but many are trapped and die. Chaos reigns, paralyzing government and leaving the world's wealthiest society humbled and frightened.
-- Have we seen America's future through the eyes of hurricanes Katrina and Rita? Monster storms drowning cities and obliterating coastlines. Jobs vanishing and prices rising as ports and pipelines close. Millions fleeing, but many are trapped and die. Chaos reigns, paralyzing government and leaving the world's wealthiest society humbled and frightened.
Miller Testimony Worries Journalism Groups
why _anybody_ should be forced to testify not considered. yet it's the way out of the fly bottle.
NEW YORK -- New York Times reporter Judith Miller's decision to escape jail by testifying about her conversations with a confidential source surprised some ofher supporters and left journalists wondering what her choice will mean for press freedoms.
NEW YORK -- New York Times reporter Judith Miller's decision to escape jail by testifying about her conversations with a confidential source surprised some ofher supporters and left journalists wondering what her choice will mean for press freedoms.
Dems Agree to Recommend Early Primaries
plan : more of the same, only sooner
same as the platform
However, Democratic consultant Steve Murphy warned that it is critical they make no changes that help Republicans. Murphy and Iowa Democratic activist Jerry Crawford said Democrats should avoid changing the leadoff roles of Iowa and New Hampshire, which could anger voters in those states and make GOP victories there very likely in the general election.
same as the platform
However, Democratic consultant Steve Murphy warned that it is critical they make no changes that help Republicans. Murphy and Iowa Democratic activist Jerry Crawford said Democrats should avoid changing the leadoff roles of Iowa and New Hampshire, which could anger voters in those states and make GOP victories there very likely in the general election.
Ga. Slayings Terrify Mexican Immigrants
no chimney for santa, either
TIFTON, Ga. -- Pedro Bemol stayed awake most of the night, swapping lookout shifts in the dark with the five other Mexican immigrants who share a ragged mobile home with no electricity and a front door that won't close because of a broken latch.
TIFTON, Ga. -- Pedro Bemol stayed awake most of the night, swapping lookout shifts in the dark with the five other Mexican immigrants who share a ragged mobile home with no electricity and a front door that won't close because of a broken latch.
Calif. Law Aims to Discourage Paparazzi
castration rejected
"This bill hits the paparazzi where it hurts _ the wallet," said Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez who proposed the measure.
"This bill hits the paparazzi where it hurts _ the wallet," said Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez who proposed the measure.
Counties Switch to Biodiesel School Buses
how about making kids walk to school
wv is the nation's leader in fat kids
not likely to occur to a transportation director.
everybody favors the source of their income.
Dean is among a slowly growing number of county transportation directors in West Virginia and across the nation who are switching from straight diesel to a mixture of diesel and biodiesel, a fuel based primarily on vegetable oils.
Biodiesel use has been growing since 1992 when Congress passed the Energy Policy Act in a move to reduce the nation's dependency on foreign oil. It has since been approved by the federal Environmental Protection Agency as an alternative fuel.
wv is the nation's leader in fat kids
not likely to occur to a transportation director.
everybody favors the source of their income.
Dean is among a slowly growing number of county transportation directors in West Virginia and across the nation who are switching from straight diesel to a mixture of diesel and biodiesel, a fuel based primarily on vegetable oils.
Biodiesel use has been growing since 1992 when Congress passed the Energy Policy Act in a move to reduce the nation's dependency on foreign oil. It has since been approved by the federal Environmental Protection Agency as an alternative fuel.
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