Solar News May 2, 2014

• How job recruiters screen you on LinkedIn – MarketWatch

  How job recruiters screen you on LinkedIn MarketWatch “Don't write senior analyst at Ernst & Young, write hedge fund financial analyst at Ernst & Young,” says Jeremy Roberts, editor of Sourcecon, a blog and conference series for recruiters. Recruiters punch in keywords, not buzzwords. When fine-tuning … and more »

• Wynne’s budget promises no fix for Ontario: MPP Leone – Waterloo Record

  Wynne's budget promises no fix for Ontario: MPP Leone Waterloo Record It also includes a $2.5 billion jobs and prosperity fund that would dole out grants to businesses and $11.4 billion in hospital expansion upgrades during the next 10 years. “Some believe they can deliver strong health care and education, by recklessly … and more »

• The Climate Wealth Opportunists – CounterPunch

  The Climate Wealth Opportunists CounterPunch The windmills and solar panels serve as the beautiful (marketing) imagery, yet they are somewhat illusory – the veneer for the commodification of the commons that is the fundamental objective of Wall Street, the very advisers of the divestment campaign …

• Berkeley mayor launches new education initiative, talks challenges and … – Berkeleyside

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  Berkeley mayor launches new education initiative, talks challenges and … Berkeleyside “We have to figure out how we can do the job better, or as good… with less people,” Bates said. … “I finally said, 'I just can't take it anymore,'” Bates said, as he described stepped-up clean-up and beautification campaigns, money he's designated … and more »

• Corporate Interests Calling the Shots at ALEC Kansas City Meeting – PR Watch

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  Corporate Interests Calling the Shots at ALEC Kansas City Meeting PR Watch In recent years, for instance, unions like AFT and the AFL-CIO have invested $10 billion to create thousands of jobs repairing old infrastructure. … Public pension fund managers have been behind some of the biggest lawsuits holding corporate … and more »

• Georgia: PSC candidates differ on policies Walter Jones – Southern Political Report

  Georgia: PSC candidates differ on policies Walter Jones Southern Political Report During a debate Tuesday evening sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, the trio jousted over policies related to solar power, ethics and finances for the construction of two reactors at Plant Vogtle. … "I don't think it's very conservative to take a … Public Service Commission candidates differ on policiesNorthwest Georgia News all 4 news articles »

• Solar company ramps up to bring sun power to Las Vegas – VEGAS INC

  Solar company ramps up to bring sun power to Las Vegas VEGAS INC The money was earmarked to help fund employee relocations and is payable over three years, if officials can verify the jobs SolarCity promised to create in Nevada. Its plan called for at least 900 new jobs. Of the first 400 or so that have been created … and more »

• MAILBAG: Clean energy crucial to state’s economy – Baraboo News Republic

  MAILBAG: Clean energy crucial to state's economy Baraboo News Republic Production of wind, solar, biogas and as yet undeveloped energy sources will provide a great number and variety of jobs. Installation, electrical, manufacturing and … of electricity from clean energy sources. The Wisconsin Economic Development … and more »

• UMass gets $6 million state grant to provide assistance to communities … – GazetteNET

  UMass gets $6 million state grant to provide assistance to communities … GazetteNET Bob Richards, an employee of Northeast Solar out of Hatfield, and Rusty Ingold-Smith, crew leader, install solar panels at State Street Market and Liquors in Northampton Thursday morning. With a … “UMass has a history of getting the job done … and more »

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