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3 hrs ago | WPMT-TV York

Age-Rating: Arcane Issue to Effect Costs for Young, Middle-Aged

Under the healthcare proposals now before Congress, insurance company would no longer be able charge higher prices to policy-holders who had diabetes or cancer, became pregnant or was severely overweight.

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Related Topix: Health, Insurance, Medicare

10 hrs ago | Journal Messenger

Study: Foreclosures will worsen in Prince William

The number of foreclosures in the Washington region is projected to worsen in the coming months, despite the strong federal job market, according to a report from the non-profit Urban Institute.

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance

18 hrs ago | The Straits Times

Probe fly-by maps Mercury

THE US space probe MESSENGER's third and final fly-by of the planet Mercury in September revealed an almost complete view of the solar system's smallest planet, leaving only the polar regions to be surveyed, Nasa said.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

KLFY-TV Lafayette

Rain not expected to add to Bossier flooding

Rain is in the weekend forecast for northwestern Louisiana but it is not expected to add to the recent flooding problems in Bossier Parish.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Weather

Orange Co. Register

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A fire inspector looks at the building affected after a fire at National Technical Systems Inc., a testing and engineering facility in Fullerton.

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Related Topix: National Technical Systems, Fullerton, CA

Electric Energy Online

EPRI Unveils Initiative to Improve Transmission System Efficiency

Palo Alto, November 4, 2009 - The Electric Power Research Institute disclosed plans for an industry-wide 'transmission efficiency' demonstration collaborative that will identify technologies leading to greater efficiency in the bulk power system, an increase in system utilization and a reduction in line and equipment losses.

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KPLR-11

Status of SE Kan. aquifers topic of Nov. 9 meeting in Columbus

Water officials will gather in Columbus on Monday to discuss recent studies about the Ozark and Springfield Plateau aquifers.

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, MO, Agriculture, Science, Geology

CNW Group

UL Warns of Communication Cable With Unauthorized UL Marks

This product has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate standards for safety for the United States and Canada , and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

EurekAlert!

Sandia announces completion of mixed waste landfill cover construction

The Environmental Restoration Project at Sandia National Laboratories reports the successful construction of an alternative evapotranspirative cover at the Mixed Waste Landfill in September.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Kirtland Air Force Base, Department of Energy

Tallahassee.com

State universities are ideal leaders in energy diversification

Over the past 10 years, the national economic development community has fully acknowledged the importance of having thriving university research centers as the foundation for attracting international investment, building infrastructure, and creating jobs.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, University of Florida, Biotech, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy

American Libraries

Tech Services Consolidation Looms Over Massachusettsa Five Colleges

Based in Amherst, Five Colleges Incorporated - a nonprofit consortium composed of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst - is examining a consolidation of the schools' library technical services, but the push for greater efficiency has left some librarians worried about their jobs.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Non-Profit

Wed Nov 04, 2009

NorthJersey.com

Library opens bid process for redecorating project

The borough library is inviting businesses to bid on library's interior redecorating project.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Little Ferry, NJ, Wanaque, NJ

RedOrbit

Comet Dust Harbors 'Ultra-Primitive' Particles

Dust samples collected by high-flying aircraft in the upper atmosphere have yielded an unexpectedly rich trove of relicts from the ancient cosmos, report scientists from the Carnegie Institution.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Space, NASA

Sierra Sun

Lake Tahoe's suffering water level reducing Truckee River's flow

After a few days of flirting with its natural rim, Lake Tahoe's water level has stayed below the mark since last week.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Truckee, CA, Floriston, CA, Flood

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Environmental News Network

Water Use in the US Less in 2005 Than in 1975

Just when you think all human activities are making the environment worse, news comes that our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts are doing some good.

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Related Topix: Geology, Science

San Jose Mercury News

USGS reports small quake in Southern California

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a 3.8 magnitude has been reported in Southern California near the Mexico border.

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Related Topix: Geology, Science, Earthquake, Natural Disasters, Ocotillo, CA, Science / Technology

PR-inside.com

Life Science Leaders Gather for BioFloridaa s 12th Annual Conference in Orlando

More than 300 business and scientific leaders from across the state will gather to discuss the latest in the life sciences industry and its impact on Florida.

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Related Topix: Orlando Metro, Orlando, FL, Biotech, Science / Technology

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Digital Producer

San Antonio Water System Joins Energy Research Alliance of San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, BUSINESS WIRE -- As the Energy Research Alliance's newest member, SAWS will collaborate with UTSA, SwRI and CPS Energy to define and implement new and alternative strategies for the development of energy technology.

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Related Topix: Antonio, Alternative, Energy, Water Utilities, Anton, TX, University of Texas at San Antonio

American Institute of Biological Scie...

US Geological Survey Coalition Honors Senators at Congressional Reception

Senators Diane Feinstein and Lisa Murkowski were presented with the annual US Geological Survey Coalition Leadership Award at a congressional reception on 14 September.

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Related Topix: Dianne Feinstein, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Geology, Science, Republican, Lisa Murkowski

Space.com

Mars Caves Might Protect Microbes

A possible opening to a subsurface cave system on Mars. Scientists say these structures could be a possible safe haven for Mars-bound astronauts.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, NASA, Geology, Science, Volcanic Eruption, Natural Disasters

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