Christian Science Monitor (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
When President Obama signed an extension and expansion of the home-buyer tax credit into law Friday, he gave Realtors, homebuilders, and prospective home buyers a reason to cheer. But the legislation also has many Monitor readers asking questions about whether or not they can take advantage of the offer — a ...
Off the Kuff (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
This is a pleasant surprise. Houston, once considered the nation’s capital of dirty air, is on the verge of meeting federal limits for smog for the first time. If the numbers hold as the smog season draws to an end, the eight-county region will meet the limit for the lung-irritating pollutant by the narrowest of margins. The U.S. [...]
asap news (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... Airport is the first in Northern Ireland to take the initiative, helping travellers meet the limits that are in place for taking liquids on board. Passengers of the terminal can benefit from free airport bags, where they can put up to 100ml liquid containers. The Belfast Airport-branded resealable bags, available to travellers as they draw near the security checks, eliminate the need for...
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Michael Paulsen: Chronicle A runner takes advantage of a beautiful day at Sabine Park near Allen Parkway on Monday. The sky was so clear and blue that it could’ve been ordered to celebrate the news that Houston is on track to meet the federal smog guidelines for the first time.Houston, once considered the nation's capital of dirty air, is on the verge of meeting federal limits...
Maritime News (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) has developed a code of conduct. This was agreed at this week’s first anniversary AGM and was aimed at sustaining the integrity of its members and enhancing the viability of marine scrubbing technology as a means of meeting current and future emissions standards
