The widespread power outages caused by Superstorm Sandy resulted in many homeowners using generators for the first time. Consumer Reports heard from some of these novices on our Facebook page where we asked them about their experiences ...
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With Superstorm Sandy stirring up talk of climate change, here's one encouraging statistic: Americans used less energy in 2011 than in the previous year, according to the latest energy flow chart from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ...
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Superstorm Sandy has devastated the lives of thousands of people. The storm's death toll is now over one hundred and it's unknown exactly how many people are unaccounted for as many ongoing search efforts continue to take place. The total ...
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Tech watchers have had plenty to buzz about following Sandy, the superstorm that walloped the East Coast. From cell site outages to Wi-Fi network issues to a story on how to spot a fake storm photo, here's a roundup of what's been ...
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Bedding specialty retailer Sleepy's and Sealy teamed up with the"Rachael Ray Show"to give audience members who were affected by Superstorm Sandy a big surprise on a recent episode. Guests of the show,all of whom suffered losses during the ...
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Atlantic Coast ULSD stocks were at 20.109 million barrels,up 2.7 million barrels,in the reporting week ended December 14,the Energy Information Administration said Wednesday.This was the highest rise in inventories on a weekly basis since ...
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Here in the states we’re entering the final week until Christmas and so far jewellery sales have been strong in all markets, according to a couple of surveys. Two surveys of independent retail jewellers reported that business got ...
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Reuters reported that London copper rallied to its highest in six weeks as promising manufacturing data from top consumer China fuelled a cautious return in investors' appetite for the metal although worries over US fiscal woes kept a lid ...
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Reuters reported that London copper was steady and was set to close the week little changed as traders focused on the progress in US talks to avert a looming fiscal crisis while also waiting for a crucial jobs report from the world's ...
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Superstorm Sandy left a wake of destruction, leaving millions without power. Many people are now emerging from debris-strewn neighborhoods, seeking supplies or trying to return to work. Even though roads are becoming increasingly passable, ...
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc of Thornton, CO, USA, which manufactures lightweight thin-film photovoltaic modules based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) using flexible substrate materials, has introduced the EnerPlex Kickr IV, a ...
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HanesBrands announced that it is making an initial donation of three tractor-trailer loads of underwear and fleece apparel to East Coast victims of Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy. Hanes, which has a manufacturing plant in Dover, Del., two ...
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may request the US government to provide a bailout of its flood insurance operations to help deal with increasing claims from superstorm Sandy. FEMA's deputy associate administrator for ...
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bob's Discount Furniture is teaming with the American Red Cross and the National Football League's New England Patriots to host a sixth annual "mega" blood drive and day of family fun at Gillette Stadium here ...
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is supporting Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and emergency management agencies across the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. in their response to Superstorm Sandy. ALAN is ...
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