• Big Data highlights huge opportunity for solar energy in LA – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Big Data highlights huge opportunity for solar energy in LA Environmental Defense Fund (blog) The LASER maps show more than 19,000 megawatts of solar energy generation potential, of which only about 2 percent has been tapped thus far. If we reached just 10 percent of its solar potential, we could create nearly 48,000 job years and reduce nearly …

• WeedHire.com Launches Android App – Insurance News Net

  WeedHire.com Launches Android App Insurance News Net Current job postings for cannabis related employment include many high-paying jobs such as: Growers, Budtenders, Dispensary Operators, Security Guards, Dispensary Administrators, Solar Panel Specialists , Delivery Drivers, Lab Techs, Marketing … and more »

• How to Invest in Silver Today for Double-Digit Gains – Money Morning

  How to Invest in Silver Today for Double-Digit Gains Money Morning Metals Focus, another consultancy, expects the use of silver in solar panels to leap ahead 10% this year alone. Another potential driver for higher silver prices is the … consider the iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE Arca: SLV). It does a good job of … and more »

• The Bearish Scenario That Keeps Me Awake At Night – Investing.com

  The Bearish Scenario That Keeps Me Awake At Night Investing.com Even though I remain relatively bullish on US equities (see A tradable bottom? and The easy money has been made), it's the job of every good investor to think look skeptically at his own views and examine the other side of the coin. When I do, here is …

• India¹s Burgeoning Solar and Wind Energy Markets Jumpstarting Job Growth – AltEnergyMag (press release)

  India¹s Burgeoning Solar and Wind Energy Markets Jumpstarting Job Growth AltEnergyMag (press release) the first independent, external analysis of the employment opportunities for India solar energy and wind energy markets and draw from extensive discussions with stakeholders, and research and analysis of national, state and international programs. and more »

• Plymouth students headed back to school Wednesday – Wicked Local Plymouth

  Plymouth students headed back to school Wednesday Wicked Local Plymouth Colby, who had been the technology integration specialist at Plymouth North High School, will be challenged in her first year on the job as the district moves to a new comprehensive testing system. Next spring, student in grades 3-8 and 9 and 11 will … and more »

• Federal appeals court: Martinovich can’t represent himself – Daily Press

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  Federal appeals court: Martinovich can't represent himself Daily Press As such, he contended, he's best man for the job. Martinovich, 48, pointed out that he has a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an MBA from the … Prosecutors said Martinovich defrauded MICG hedge fund investors by working behind the … Convicted Hedge Fund Manager Can't Represent HimselfValueWalk all 3 news articles »

• John Sperling, University of Phoenix founder, dead at 93 – azcentral

  John Sperling, University of Phoenix founder, dead at 93 azcentral On Capitol Hill, the university and its many for-profit competitors came under fire for bringing in too many students ill-prepared for college who, if they graduated at all, found themselves saddled with high debt and poor job prospects. The high … and more »

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• Falchuk the aggressor in Ind. gubernatorial candidate debate – Nashoba Publishing

  Falchuk the aggressor in Ind. gubernatorial candidate debate Nashoba Publishing McCormick said Gateway Cities like could also use more than the $16 million the House and Senate tucked into development fund for job creation at the end of the session, suggesting more money could be found by reforming incarceration policies and being … and more »

• When a factory leaves town: in the shadow of Silicon Valley, a city reels from … – Washington Post

  When a factory leaves town: in the shadow of Silicon Valley, a city reels from … Washington Post The monthly reported statistic on job creation is only the net gain or loss – the tip of an iceberg built from the daily decisions of neighborhood entrepreneurs, banks, global corporations and workers themselves. A small business goes bust; …. The … Storyline: After losing companies, jobs, a California townStandard-Examiner all 5 news articles »

• Board has different restitution amount in mind – Deerfield Valley News

  Board has different restitution amount in mind Deerfield Valley News Chair Cherrie Giddings said that money would be put in the general fund, while Heller's salary from the period following his firing was used to extend new principal Christopher Smith's employment by five days, as well as pay interim principal Tom … and more »

• Can These New Small Wind Companies Finally Duplicate the Success of the … – Greentech Media

  Can These New Small Wind Companies Finally Duplicate the Success of the … Greentech Media Today, having moved on from Morgan Stanley and his own successful advisory firm, Lubowitz has taken on a new job in the hopes of creating a tipping point in an industry closely related to solar: small wind. … It was the first-ever fund of its kind …

• Solar panels for ‘superheroes’ – Exeter News-Letter

  Solar panels for 'superheroes' Exeter News-Letter He could have had a higher-paying job, but he wanted to make a difference. His nickname … While they've had smaller fund-raisers, including several lemonade stands with her five-year-old sister Katie, this Friday night will be the kickoff event. They … and more »

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• Tax increase? Not a chance. But something has to give to cover a projected … – Blackshear Times

  Tax increase? Not a chance. But something has to give to cover a projected … Blackshear Times A lengthy discussion on energy savings ensued with Sheriff Ramsey Bennett indicating solar lighting at the jail and other county buildings could reduce costs. Spivey finally interrupted with the notion that too much focus was being placed on the idea …

• Saltwater heating pumps harness power of the sea – Wrangellsentinel

  Saltwater heating pumps harness power of the sea Wrangellsentinel The seawater found off southeastern Alaska's coasts has been warmed by Pacific currents and solar energy. He said the water ranges from 37 to 52 degrees, rising to its … “How you're going to use them, how you're going to fund them.” Just for the …

• TVA Board Approves Investments to Support Modernizing Power System – SurfKY News

  TVA Board Approves Investments to Support Modernizing Power System SurfKY News “This budget reflects our continuing efforts to reduce our O&M spending while modernizing and diversifying our generating fleet with cleaner and more efficient technology, continuing our stewardship activities, and growing jobs and capital investment … and more »

• Where the Charles meets the Potomac: Inside MIT’s Washington Office – MIT News

  Where the Charles meets the Potomac: Inside MIT's Washington Office MIT News Therefore, my office's first job is to follow federal legislation that affects funding or changes within the R&D system or in higher education. MIT doesn't advocate in Washington for particular grants or awards, but it does care about the health of the …

• New portable classrooms aim to be good places to learn – seattlepi.com

  New portable classrooms aim to be good places to learn seattlepi.com The team is looking into installing solar panels that could provide all of the classroom's power needs. That said, SAGE … Having built a better classroom, the job turned to getting school districts to buy it. The team … "They have to figure a way …

• Governor hopeful Burke visits Merrill farm – Merrillfotonews

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  Governor hopeful Burke visits Merrill farm Merrillfotonews Burke toured the farm, learning about the operation and the energy-saving solar panels on the barn. She spoke with Hans … Burke pointed out that Lincoln County has gained only 155 jobs since hitting the bottom of job loss in December 2010. Peak …

• Can These New Small Wind Companies Finally Duplicate the Success of the … – Greentech Media

  Can These New Small Wind Companies Finally Duplicate the Success of the … Greentech Media Today, having moved on from Morgan Stanley and his own successful advisory firm, Lubowitz has taken on a new job in the hopes of creating a tipping point in an industry closely related to solar: small wind. … It was the first-ever fund of its kind …

• State’s top ed chief visits CHS academy – Ceres Courier

  State's top ed chief visits CHS academy Ceres Courier After he spoke to students and saw how they were being trained for future manufacturing and technology jobs, the state's top education official was pumped up to share his find with others. "This is fabulous … The state awarded the grant to fund the …

• Noem, Robinson disagree on Keystone XL pipeline – Sioux Falls Argus Leader

  Noem, Robinson disagree on Keystone XL pipeline Sioux Falls Argus Leader She said Islamic terrorists in the Middle East were using oil revenues to fund activities against the nation's interest, and she said Canadian oil would be preferable. "I think if there were ever a time to build a keystone … Instead of oil, Robinson …

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• A Match Made in the Heavens – MIT Technology Review

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  A Match Made in the Heavens MIT Technology Review Her job involves hard science as well as reviewing information about cosmic discoveries coming from the telescope and explaining those discoveries to NASA officials and the public. Lately Hubble has collected some of the first data ever about the …

• Allow Me to Reintroduce You to Silver and Gold… – Silver Investing News

  Allow Me to Reintroduce You to Silver and Gold… Silver Investing News Not to mention ending talk of repatriating the world's second-biggest gold reserves removes a potential irritant in US-German relations and so Germany has decided that the US has done a great job of storing it for this long so why bother? The more …

• The Right Stuff – Foreign Affairs

  The Right Stuff Foreign Affairs The meeting featured panels on health care, immigration, jobs, taxes, and more — capped with an appearance by the former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, whose rousing speech party leaders hoped would encourage a spirit of team play. …. Putting … and more »

• Frequently Asked Questions about EB-5 project financing for new hotel … – JD Supra (press release)

  Frequently Asked Questions about EB-5 project financing for new hotel … JD Supra (press release) The program is a win-win-win arrangement giving wealthy immigrants the opportunity to earn a “fast-track” for a US green card if they make an investment of $500,000 or $1 million, and create a minimum of at least 10 permanent US jobs. In return …

• Williamstown Fire District Considering Town’s Overtures – iBerkshires.com

  Williamstown Fire District Considering Town's Overtures iBerkshires.com Recently, town officials have suggested that the two municipal bodies could align their annual meetings and partner to use solar renewable energy credits that are generated from a proposed solar array on the town's capped landfill. On Wednesday, Fire …

• The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter – New York Times

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  The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter New York Times In surveys, firefighters consistently cite the endless burden of fund-raising, which takes up to 60 percent of their work time, as one of the biggest deterrents to staying on the job. For decades, departments relied on benefit auctions, raffles and … and more »

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• Week on the Web: Aug. 9-15 – Crain’s Detroit Business

  Week on the Web: Aug. 9-15 Crain’s Detroit Business Farmington Hills-based marketing agency Duffey Petrosky plans to add 120 jobs after being awarded a $1 million performance-based grant by the Michigan Strategic Fund. The company, which employs 114, plans to renovate its existing operation in the city … and more »

• An Impending Oil Shortage? – Gulf Business News

  An Impending Oil Shortage? Gulf Business News The trillions of dollars needed to fund energy projects in the region would require greater emphasis on capital markets, especially as most oil-exporting countries in the region are in the midst of major social spending programmes. In addition, budget … and more »

• TA funding, economic development bills remain for lawmkaers – WRAL.com

  TA funding, economic development bills remain for lawmkaers WRAL.com A job catalyst fund designed to help the governor and the secretary of commerce land big economic development projects such as car manufacturers. The state … An extension of the state's renewable energy tax credit designed to help certain solar projects.

• TA funding, economic development bills remain for lawmakers – WRAL.com

  TA funding, economic development bills remain for lawmakers WRAL.com A job catalyst fund designed to help the governor and the secretary of commerce land big economic development projects such as car manufacturers. The state … An extension of the state's renewable energy tax credit designed to help certain solar projects. and more »

• A Better Way Up From Poverty – Wall Street Journal

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  A Better Way Up From Poverty Wall Street Journal Is it the person who lost a job and is on unemployment benefits? Is it the … My buddy who had been unemployed and used job-training benefits to get back on his feet? … Dump millions of taxpayer dollars into a boondoggle like solar-cell maker Solyndra.

• Staff photo by Kayla J. Collins – KeepMEcurrent.com

  Staff photo by Kayla J. Collins KeepMEcurrent.com It will be more modern and environmentally friendly, with geo-thermal heating and cooling systems, passive solar panel windows and a grass roof over the Children's Room, along with energy-efficient water and lighting systems, according to Koenigs …

• Williamstown Fire District Considering Town’s Overtures – iBerkshires.com

  Williamstown Fire District Considering Town's Overtures iBerkshires.com Recently, town officials have suggested that the two municipal bodies could align their annual meetings and partner to use solar renewable energy credits that are generated from a proposed solar array on the town's capped landfill. On Wednesday, Fire …

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• Footloose financier who lost every fortune – Financial Times

  Footloose financier who lost every fortune Financial Times In those days pension fund managers had a lowly status in the company for whose employees' retirement they were charged with providing; rarely were they seen at the lunch tables of top banks. According to a friend from the era, Gordon was … Sholom …

• Senate wants to tie teaching assistant money to economic development bill – WRAL.com

  Senate wants to tie teaching assistant money to economic development bill WRAL.com A job catalyst fund designed to help the governor and the secretary of commerce land big economic development projects such as car manufacturers. The state … An extension of the state's renewable energy tax credit designed to help certain solar projects. and more »

• Audit finds violations in Waltham’s use of federal funds – Wicked Local Waltham

  Audit finds violations in Waltham's use of federal funds Wicked Local Waltham The cut would defund DWP's only paid position of executive director – currently held by Charnan Bray – who's responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the organization. A disappointed Logan was optimistic that funding for the job could be …

• Call for questions: Tim Allen, Chip Harrington, Tom Lachiusa, Eric Lesser and … – The Republican – masslive.com

  Call for questions: Tim Allen, Chip Harrington, Tom Lachiusa, Eric Lesser and … The Republican – masslive.com He also founded the Ludlow Football Association, the Ludlow Boys & Girls Triathlon, the Ludlow Pond Management Committee, the Ludlow Energy Committee, the Ludlow Landfill/Solar Field and co-founded the USMC Toys for Tots Parade in Ludlow. He worked for …

• On Alaska oil tax vote, Palin jumps in while Begich ducks Fracking fight … – Politico

  On Alaska oil tax vote, Palin jumps in while Begich ducks Fracking fight … Politico On the account are Loretta Prencipe, a former communications official at the Energy Department and the solar company SunEdison, and Ayal Frank, a former senior legislative aide to Rep. James … Another 30 percent, along with half the interest earned …

• OP-ED: Heaven help us if Perry holds nation’s fate – York Dispatch

  OP-ED: Heaven help us if Perry holds nation's fate York Dispatch What is not alarmist talk is the inevitable fact that a solar flare will occur and knock out the grid, specifically destroying Large Power Transformers (LPT). … Congressman Perry instigated and voted to continue the shut-down, effectively taking $24 …

• A $1billion bet on clean energy – Fortune

  A $1billion bet on clean energy Fortune When he took the energy czar job, Kauffman, 59, brought with him a strong belief that the government was lousy at picking winners and losers. (Consider the Energy Department's disastrous $535 million investment in … That means providing loans, debt …

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• Time for Non-Tariff Barriers – AllAfrica.com

  Time for Non-Tariff Barriers AllAfrica.com In the case of multinationals that do not wish to provide such compliance certificate the requirement is that a certain percentage of the amount they get from the tender is channelled into a fund that is used to promote South African enterprises … and more »

• Moving On, but Continuing the Work – Breaking Energy

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  Moving On, but Continuing the Work Breaking Energy Four years ago, I joined Environmental Defense Fund to work on climate policy as I believe that the issue is one of the most critical challenges of our era. I felt that my background … Over the past several years, On-Bill Repayment (“OBR”) and …

• Meet the American Who Wants to Save Egypt’s Bread – NBCNews.com

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  Meet the American Who Wants to Save Egypt's Bread NBCNews.com Food inflation is one reason his replacement, Mohammed Morsi, also lost the job. "Egypt is the largest importer of wheat in the world, … Philip Blumberg began seeing the need for food security and storage in developing countries, and he decided to … The American who's out to save Egypt's breadYahoo!7 News all 3 news articles »

• ETF Preview: ETFs, Futures Mixed to Firmer as Small Business Sentiment Edged … – NASDAQ

  ETF Preview: ETFs, Futures Mixed to Firmer as Small Business Sentiment Edged … NASDAQ Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) and Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX) were unchanged after posting losses in the previous session. Nuance Communications (NUAN) was down … Renesola (SOL) American Depositary Receipts were … and more »

• Manufacturing and renewable energy firms fuel activity in North East deal … – bdaily

  Manufacturing and renewable energy firms fuel activity in North East deal … bdaily It's official: the UK economy is in robust health once again. The International Monetary Fund's prediction of a 3.2% growth rate this year – almost double the 1.7% recorded in 2013 – is based on strong job creation figures, rising confidence and lower …

• Democrats Increasingly Backing Oil and Gas Industry – Wall Street Journal

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  Democrats Increasingly Backing Oil and Gas Industry Wall Street Journal One of the party's newest big-money donors is Tom Steyer, a former hedge-fund manager who is committing millions to support lawmakers who want to take action on climate change. Bill McKibben, founder of … "Energy jobs are an important part of our … and more »

• Heinrich: Deal with feds paves way for SunZia transmission line – Santa Fe New Mexican.com

  Heinrich: Deal with feds paves way for SunZia transmission line Santa Fe New Mexican.com The 515-mile SunZia transmission line, which would generate wind and solar energy for Western states, has a “very high” probability of finally being built in New Mexico and Arizona, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich said Monday. Heinrich, a Democrat from …

• The Battle is on for Tesla’s New Gigafactory – Wall Street Daily

  The Battle is on for Tesla's New Gigafactory Wall Street Daily The gigafactory is a $5-billion project that will create approximately 6,500 new jobs. And by 2020, it will be able to produce 50 times the number of batteries shipped … Natural Resources: Musk says the gigafactory will be heavily powered by … and more »

• Wonkbook: What you need to know about America’s latest military involvement in … – Washington Post (blog)

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• Innergex’s (INGXF) CEO Michel Letellier on Q2 2014 Results – Earnings Call … – Seeking Alpha (registration)

  Innergex's (INGXF) CEO Michel Letellier on Q2 2014 Results – Earnings Call … Seeking Alpha (registration) So, to start, I guess, our diversification played its role again this quarter, hydro facilities produced close to their long-term average with some weakness is experienced in Ontario and our solar facility continued to perform above average. However … and more »

• US Gov’t Loans $64.5M for Wind Farm–in Uruguay – CNSNews.com

  US Gov't Loans $64.5M for Wind Farm–in Uruguay CNSNews.com The bank calls itself an “independent federal agency that creates and maintains U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers. … “The Administration has bolstered the market for wind turbines, solar panels and … and more »

• Wrong way round – The Wellington Times

  Wrong way round The Wellington Times Every jurisdiction that has dabbled in intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar has grappled with the same dilemma; what to do when the sun doesn't shine and wind doesn't blow? It would have been wiser and more … Scott Luft does a great job … and more »

• The Morning Download: Facebook,Yahoo Developing New Models for Data … – Wall Street Journal (blog)

  The Morning Download: Facebook,Yahoo Developing New Models for Data … Wall Street Journal (blog) Already origami-inspired designs are found in solar-power cells, cardiac stents and automobile air bags that burst open in accidents. … AI, robotics, and the future of jobs. With Watson angling for the corner office, no job is safe from automation …

• What’s driving millions of dollars back into energy efficiency? – The Guardian

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  What's driving millions of dollars back into energy efficiency? The Guardian Deutsche Bank has issued $104m in bonds to fund residential energy efficiency projects. In France, state bank Caisse de Depots et Consignations … Solar panels have dropped from over $75 a watt to nearly $0.50 a watt. Even energy storage is …

• State fund to take over crisis-hit MAS – Solar News PH

  State fund to take over crisis-hit MAS Solar News PH Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) – Malaysia Airlines will be taken over by a state investment fund under plans announced Friday, ahead of a "complete overhaul" aimed at saving the company from oblivion. Khazanah Nasional, which already owns 70 percent of … and more »

• Moving On, but Continuing the Work – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  Moving On, but Continuing the Work Environmental Defense Fund (blog) Four years ago, I joined Environmental Defense Fund to work on climate policy as I believe that the issue is one of the most critical challenges of our era. I felt that my background working on Wall Street could be put to good use in crafting finance …

• Margins tax could scare off potential job creators, like Tesla Motors – Mesquite Local News

  Margins tax could scare off potential job creators, like Tesla Motors Mesquite Local News The area has plenty of solar and geothermal power resources, which is attractive to Musk, a big backer of renewable energy. (Pay no attention to the … The money — an estimated $800 million a year — supposedly would fund education. The tax would …

• US Gov’t Loans $64.5M for Wind Turbines – in Uruguay – CNSNews.com

  US Gov't Loans $64.5M for Wind Turbines – in Uruguay CNSNews.com (CNSNews.com) — The Export-Import Bank of the United States is giving a $64.5 million direct loan to a company in Uruguay for the purchase of wind turbines made by a Spanish company at one of its plants in Pennsylvania, according to the bank. The $64 …

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• California Schools Struggle to Take Advantage of Clean Energy Funding Windfall – Earth Island Journal

  California Schools Struggle to Take Advantage of Clean Energy Funding Windfall Earth Island Journal Rows of smartly-placed solar panels, a green bounty of veggies and herbs planted next to sleek buildings wired with highly efficient lighting systems — to an unknowing visitor of the San Mateo County Community College district, California Clean Energy …

• Fiscal Policies Should Reflect Environmental Damage Of Energy – CleanTechnica

  Fiscal Policies Should Reflect Environmental Damage Of Energy CleanTechnica “Fiscal policies should be center stage in getting energy prices to reflect the harmful and environmental side effects associated with energy use.” This is according to the latest research from the once-maligned International Monetary Fund, who have … and more »

• Green Energy and Clean Politics – Project Syndicate

  Green Energy and Clean Politics Project Syndicate But Steyer's own hedge fund, it soon emerged, had financed an Australian coal mine that is projected to produce hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 emissions over the next three decades. Steyer has … Indeed, following a thoughtful New York Times … and more »

• STORM DAMAGE: Some Forest Falls summer camps still operating – Press-Enterprise (blog)

  STORM DAMAGE: Some Forest Falls summer camps still operating Press-Enterprise (blog) Riverside Public Utilities will continue to fund all of our water conservation rebate programs that provide incentives for installing water-saving sprinkler nozzles and weather-based sprinkler timers, installing high-efficiency toilets and clothes …

• Honour jobs plan: Cut taxes, reduce regulation – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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  Honour jobs plan: Cut taxes, reduce regulation Minneapolis Star Tribune Honour's plan also offered positions on other topics such repealing “costly” wind and solar mandates and instituting vocational and technical education in every Minnesota high school. He said he would approve both the PolyMet Mining Corp.'s proposal to … and more »

• Texas, SpaceX announce spaceport deal near Brownsville – mySanAntonio.com

  Texas, SpaceX announce spaceport deal near Brownsville mySanAntonio.com This undated computer generated illustration provided by SpaceX shows a Dragon Crew spacecraft in Earth orbit showing solar panels in the process of deploying. NASA has picked three aerospace companies to build small rocketships to take astronauts to … and more »

• La Joya ISD eyes $337M budget – Progresstimes

  La Joya ISD eyes $337M budget Progresstimes The added expenses mean the district will dip into its $116 million fund balance. Alfredo Vela, assistant superintendent of administration and finance, estimated the district would need more than $23.6 million from its reserves to cover the budget. The …

• The Chips Are Down – Insurance News Net

  The Chips Are Down Insurance News Net Some believe a sale to GlobalFoundries might spell economic salvation, while others expect the firm to shutter the plant and export its jobs to New York , Germany or Singapore , where it already operates similar facilities. Many seem to think the … and more »

• Building an epic space game with $50 million in crowdfunded… – The Verge

  Building an epic space game with $50 million in crowdfunded… The Verge In his mind, it would be a game where you could hop into a bar to get some work — and maybe get into a blaster fight — and make your way through the galaxy taking on whatever job you could. It would be … After reaching its initial $2 million goal … and more »

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• Symtech Innovations Ltd. Fined $90000 After Worker Dies – Government of Ontario News

  Symtech Innovations Ltd. Fined $90000 After Worker Dies Government of Ontario News TORONTO, ON – Symtech Innovations Ltd., a construction business in the commercial and industrial sectors, has been fined $90,000 after a worker died following a fall through a skylight. On February 14, 2012, employees of Symtech were on a job site at …

• Calpine’s (CPN) CEO John Hill on Q2 2014 Results – Earnings Call Transcript … – Seeking Alpha (registration)

  Calpine's (CPN) CEO John Hill on Q2 2014 Results – Earnings Call Transcript … Seeking Alpha (registration) After accounting for debt and balance sheet management, roughly half of our available free cash flow has been returned to shareholders and about half is fund to growth through either M&A or construction. Calpine produces very strong …. So let me echo … and more »

• Granite Construction Incorporated’s (GVA) CEO James Roberts on Q2 2014 … – Seeking Alpha (registration)

  Granite Construction Incorporated's (GVA) CEO James Roberts on Q2 2014 … Seeking Alpha (registration) The Department of Transportation warned that allowing the Highway Trust Fund to become insolvent could charge the U.S. about 700,000 jobs and would mean an immediate 28% funding cut for states. Let me be ….. Solar market, actually, is continuing. We … and more »

• Here are some of the wonderful people working to save tigers – The Independent (blog)

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  Here are some of the wonderful people working to save tigers The Independent (blog) His job is made particularly difficult by poachers who leave traps throughout the forest. He says that each poaching incident is a “personal insult” to his work and to the tigers. He is also extremely grateful to the charitable organisations that help … and more »

• Pros/Cons of Nevada, other Tesla competitors – Reno Gazette Journal

  Pros/Cons of Nevada, other Tesla competitors Reno Gazette Journal Arizona Competes Fund includes $25 million annually, much of which could be awarded to a company. State corporate income tax allows manufacturers to base their tax bill fully on in-state sales, which could reduce liability to close to the $50 annual … and more »

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