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Wind turbine blade maintenance: Against all odds
“The rotor blade prototype fabrication process requires significant hand labor, providing abundant opportunity for deviations to the fiber placement specifications,” explains the report, which provides an in-depth cradle to grave analysis of blade design, manufacture, and maintenance.For its part, Vestas noted that manually produced prototypes engender a higher risk of failure than those produced by … Continue reading
NY case against Lou Reed manager is dismissed
NEW YORK (AP) — Lou Reed’s manager won’t be prosecuted on a New York City harassment claim stemming from a bizarre squabble with a consultant over money.Manager Tom Sarig received notice from the Manhattan district attorney’s office Wednesday. He had been arrested after consultant Adrian Smith went to police, but Smith later was charged with … Continue reading
Judge eyes Target lawsuit against gay rights group
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge said Friday he would issue a ruling next week in a lawsuit filed by Target (News – Alert) Corp. against a San Diego pro–gay marriage group to make it stop canvassing outside the retailer’s California stores.The Minnesota–based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in the … Continue reading
Which? warns against zero transport emissions claims
Which? has warned motorists against manufacturers’ claims of the zero carbon emissions credentials of some vehicles. It has reminded buyers who are keen to purchase green transport options that using a conventional electricity supply to charge a car adds to the vehicle’s carbon emissions.Indeed, it claims that the carbon dioxide created by charging cars, albeit … Continue reading
Euro up against dollar after eurozone meeting
BERLIN (AP) — The 16–nation euro is up slightly against the dollar after eurozone ministers said the bailout fund is large enough, but did not rule out boosting it to fight the debt crisis.The euro bought $1.3361 in morning European trading Tuesday, up from $1.3322 late in New York on Monday. The British pound is … Continue reading
Schools weigh risky long-term solar deals against saving on energy costs
Reaction to the death of Richard Holbrooke Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration’s point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. Following are reactions to his death: Read more on … Continue reading
The Deniers: The World Renowned Scientists Who Stood Up Against Global Warming Hysteria, Political Persecution, and Fraud**And those who are too fearful to do so
The Deniers: The World Renowned Scientists Who Stood Up Against Global Warming Hysteria, Political Persecution, and Fraud**And those who are too fearful to do so
Apple Files Suit Against HTC Once Again
By Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor It always amazes me just how much chaos a company can support – or even promote – to either get things done, launch a new brand or try and keep a competitor down. The latter is the case in the latest lawsuit filed by Apple. It appears the … Continue reading
British public supports action against climate change, study finds
Latest news 16 June 2010 The majority of the British public believe taking action against climate change is necessary, a survey has revealed. Conducted by Cardiff University, the study found that there is a “clear majority” who are concerned about the issue. In addition, a growing preference for renewable energy sources was revealed, although the … Continue reading