Archive for April, 2008

Energy crunch forces city to conserve power - Pueblo Chieftain

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

JUNEAU, Alaska - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska’s capital city was caught …


City powers down, smartens up in crisis - MSNBC

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

JUNEAU, Alaska - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska’s capital city was caught in …


Energy crunch forces Juneau to conserve - MSNBC

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

JUNEAU, Alaska - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska’s capital city was caught in …


Sudden energy crunch forces Juneau to conserve electricity - Chicago Tribune

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

JUNEAU, Alaska - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska ’s capital city was caught …


Keep Asking Questions - SitNews

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Keep Asking Questions
SitNews, AK - 1 hour ago
I sure would like to have a chance to obtain a couple of truck loads of those log ends for my wood stove. (Is the pile getting smaller as I type?


Sudden energy crunch forces Juneau to conserve electricity - International Herald Tribune

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

JUNEAU, Alaska : First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska’s capital city was caught in …


Sam Champion’s Just One Thing - ABC News

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

We want our surroundings to be bright and light. But how to do it affordably, with the least impact on the environment? L.E.D lights are the newest eco-friendly alternative. Used in flat-screen TV’s, these cool, white bulbs are now used in everyday …


Living history on a Minnesota farm - Minnesota Public Radio

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

When Minnesota was a new state, thousands of immigrants claimed a piece of the landscape and tried to eke out a living. The wild land and harsh climate defeated many, but others prospered through hard work and a bit of luck. Two brothers have watched …


Smithgall Lodge offers scenic hiking and fishing - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Seduced by the scenery, engrossed in easy conversation, Lynn Whitten and Pam Brooks-Carump lost track of time. The two hiking buddies walked deep in the woods as daylight dimmed. “I looked at my watch and said, ‘Ahhh, we’re going to be late for …


Air conditioner, stove taken from home - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Air conditioner, stove taken from home
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN - 8 minutes ago
By JAMIE DEXTER • The Leaf-Chronicle • April 29, 2008 A man told deputies that someone took an air conditioning unit and a wood-burning stove from a home he