Company to Pay $1.3 Million for SoCal Oil Spill - ABC News:
"An oil transport company has agreed to pay $1.3 million for an oil spill in 2005 into Pyramid Lake, a reservoir that holds water for Southern California cities.
The Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the settlement Wednesday with Pacific Pipeline Systems LLP, based in Long Beach."
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Two Firms Enter Clean-Air Settlement - WSJ.com
Two Firms Enter Clean-Air Settlement - WSJ.com: "
BY BRENT KENDALL
WASHINGTON—"The U.S. subsidiaries of two French companies agreed to spend up to $282 million to install new pollution-control technologies at 28 plants, in the first major Clean Air Act settlements for the cement and glass industries.
Under the Clean Air Act's 'New Source Review' program, companies are required to install the best available pollution-control technology when building new plants or modifying existing ones." Sphere: Related Content
BY BRENT KENDALL
WASHINGTON—"The U.S. subsidiaries of two French companies agreed to spend up to $282 million to install new pollution-control technologies at 28 plants, in the first major Clean Air Act settlements for the cement and glass industries.
Under the Clean Air Act's 'New Source Review' program, companies are required to install the best available pollution-control technology when building new plants or modifying existing ones." Sphere: Related Content
Sierra Club names Brune new head - San Francisco Business Times:
Sierra Club names Brune new head - San Francisco Business Times::
"Michael Brune has been named executive director of the Sierra Club.
Brune replaces Carl Pope, who has led the San Francisco-based environmental organization since 1992, and has been involved with it for 37 years. Pope will remain on as executive chairman." Sphere: Related Content
"Michael Brune has been named executive director of the Sierra Club.
Brune replaces Carl Pope, who has led the San Francisco-based environmental organization since 1992, and has been involved with it for 37 years. Pope will remain on as executive chairman." Sphere: Related Content
Environmental group hails clean air settlements | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Environmental group hails clean air settlements | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle:
"DALLAS — A group of environmental activists is hailing settlements reached by a container glass-maker and a cement manufacturer with the federal government.
The Justice Department says Saint-Gobain Containers Inc. of Muncie, Ind., and Lavarge North America Inc. of Herndon, Va., could end up paying $282 million to cut emissions at 28 plants around the country under the Clean Air Act settlements." Sphere: Related Content
"DALLAS — A group of environmental activists is hailing settlements reached by a container glass-maker and a cement manufacturer with the federal government.
The Justice Department says Saint-Gobain Containers Inc. of Muncie, Ind., and Lavarge North America Inc. of Herndon, Va., could end up paying $282 million to cut emissions at 28 plants around the country under the Clean Air Act settlements." Sphere: Related Content
Sit-lie ordinance not the answer for the Haight
Sit-lie ordinance not the answer for the Haight:
Thomas Wong
The new breed of panhandlers, called road warriors, are young people who travel with pit bulls and look as if they came out of the film 'Mad Max.' They have been terrorizing residents, businesses and tourists with harassment and threats. Many now are calling Haight-Ashbury unsafe.
The road warriors, as it turns out, are a group of a few hundred thugs who travel up and down the West Coast in an almost seasonal migration. They stay for a few months, harass a few residents and then move on to the next city. In response, many municipalities, including San Francisco, have been considering ordinances that prohibit people from sitting or lying on streets during regular business hours." Sphere: Related Content
Thomas Wong
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
"For more than 40 years, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was synonymous with hippies, peace and love. Today, that same neighborhood is becoming synonymous with drug use and, unfortunately, aggressive panhandling.The road warriors, as it turns out, are a group of a few hundred thugs who travel up and down the West Coast in an almost seasonal migration. They stay for a few months, harass a few residents and then move on to the next city. In response, many municipalities, including San Francisco, have been considering ordinances that prohibit people from sitting or lying on streets during regular business hours." Sphere: Related Content
Illustrator Chuck U talks Robozoology, inspiration and hippies - Minneapolis / St. Paul Music - City Pages - Gimme Noise
Illustrator Chuck U talks Robozoology, inspiration and hippies - Minneapolis / St. Paul Music - City Pages - Gimme Noise:
"Chuck U is a Twin Cities-based freelance designer and illustrator, mostly known for his album covers and show posters around town. He doesn't offer a complex examination of societal ills or provide introspective solutions to life's problems. What he does offer is something cool to look at." Sphere: Related Content
"Chuck U is a Twin Cities-based freelance designer and illustrator, mostly known for his album covers and show posters around town. He doesn't offer a complex examination of societal ills or provide introspective solutions to life's problems. What he does offer is something cool to look at." Sphere: Related Content
Music News - The latest music news and gossip from Yahoo! Music UK & Ireland
Music News - The latest music news and gossip from Yahoo! Music UK & Ireland:
"Paul Weller is to be reunited with one of his former Jam band mates on new solo album 'Wake Up The Nation', it has been revealed." Sphere: Related Content
"Paul Weller is to be reunited with one of his former Jam band mates on new solo album 'Wake Up The Nation', it has been revealed." Sphere: Related Content
Timber! New England's oldest elm tree comes down | NECN
Timber! New England's oldest elm tree comes down | NECN:
(NECN: Amy Sinclair, Yarmouth, Maine) -
"A beloved resident of Yarmouth, Maine, was laid to rest today. The world-famous elm tree named 'Herbie' was believed to be the largest and oldest elm in New England.
It's never easy to say goodbye to an old friend.
Donna Felker of Yarmouth grew up in the shade of Herbie's enormous arms. She was among the crowd watching as Herbie's arms, crippled by Dutch elm disease, were sawed off one by one.
Onlookers, many of whom had known Herbie all their lives, watched as arborists brought down the old tree.
Dutch elm disease has taken out more than 100 million trees across the country.
Local artists plan to use what's left of Herbie to create keepsakes in his memory. Herbie will be used to make bowls, cutting boards and bookmarks. Those items will be auctioned off to benefit a new tree trust in Yarmouth." Sphere: Related Content
(NECN: Amy Sinclair, Yarmouth, Maine) -
"A beloved resident of Yarmouth, Maine, was laid to rest today. The world-famous elm tree named 'Herbie' was believed to be the largest and oldest elm in New England.
It's never easy to say goodbye to an old friend.
Donna Felker of Yarmouth grew up in the shade of Herbie's enormous arms. She was among the crowd watching as Herbie's arms, crippled by Dutch elm disease, were sawed off one by one.
Onlookers, many of whom had known Herbie all their lives, watched as arborists brought down the old tree.
Dutch elm disease has taken out more than 100 million trees across the country.
Local artists plan to use what's left of Herbie to create keepsakes in his memory. Herbie will be used to make bowls, cutting boards and bookmarks. Those items will be auctioned off to benefit a new tree trust in Yarmouth." Sphere: Related Content
Medical marijuana regulations proposed in Michigan - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel
Medical marijuana regulations proposed in Michigan - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel:
By Staff reports
The Holland Sentinel
Posted Jan 20, 2010 @ 04:54 PM
Lansing, MI —
"Voters approved medical marijuana in 2008, but now two West Michigan lawmakers are hoping to pass regulations.
The legislation would make it difficult for people to grow their own medical marijuana. The legislation is proposed by Senators Wayne Kuipers of Holland and Gerald Van Woerkom of Norton Shores." Sphere: Related Content
By Staff reports
The Holland Sentinel
Posted Jan 20, 2010 @ 04:54 PM
Lansing, MI —
"Voters approved medical marijuana in 2008, but now two West Michigan lawmakers are hoping to pass regulations.
The legislation would make it difficult for people to grow their own medical marijuana. The legislation is proposed by Senators Wayne Kuipers of Holland and Gerald Van Woerkom of Norton Shores." Sphere: Related Content
Medical marijuana group believes Colorado could lead plant research
Medical marijuana group believes Colorado could lead plant research:
By MIKE WIGGINS/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
"Colorado could lead the way in developing a variety of strains of marijuana and tapping into its medicinal benefits through reasonable regulations of the proliferating industry, the head of a coalition of medical marijuana supporters says.
“The benefit of good, reasonable, basic, business-level regulations is that a year from now we are the Silicon Valley of plant research,” Matt Brown, executive director of Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation, said Wednesday in an interview with The Daily Sentinel editorial board." Sphere: Related Content
By MIKE WIGGINS/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
"Colorado could lead the way in developing a variety of strains of marijuana and tapping into its medicinal benefits through reasonable regulations of the proliferating industry, the head of a coalition of medical marijuana supporters says.
“The benefit of good, reasonable, basic, business-level regulations is that a year from now we are the Silicon Valley of plant research,” Matt Brown, executive director of Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation, said Wednesday in an interview with The Daily Sentinel editorial board." Sphere: Related Content
Marijuana and the Massachusetts Senate Race | Stop the Drug War (DRCNet)
Marijuana and the Massachusetts Senate Race | Stop the Drug War (DRCNet):
Posted in Chronicle Blog by Scott Morgan on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 1:22am
"Coakley's victorious opponent Scott Brown had actually championed a sparsely-publicized effort to re-criminalize certain marijuana offenses in the aftermath of question 2. It went nowhere, of course, and could easily have been wielded against him on the campaign trial, had Brown's challenger for the vacant Senate seat not been a rabid prohibitionist herself. In a state where 65% of voters endorsed decriminalization, a pro-reform message could easily have given some heft to the Democrats failed campaign strategy." Sphere: Related Content
Posted in Chronicle Blog by Scott Morgan on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 1:22am
"Coakley's victorious opponent Scott Brown had actually championed a sparsely-publicized effort to re-criminalize certain marijuana offenses in the aftermath of question 2. It went nowhere, of course, and could easily have been wielded against him on the campaign trial, had Brown's challenger for the vacant Senate seat not been a rabid prohibitionist herself. In a state where 65% of voters endorsed decriminalization, a pro-reform message could easily have given some heft to the Democrats failed campaign strategy." Sphere: Related Content
New Jersey’s New Medical Marijuana Laws | Philly2Philly.com
New Jersey’s New Medical Marijuana Laws | Philly2Philly.com:
By Randy LoBasso at 2:09 am on Thursday January 21, 2010
"According to the Jersey legislation, marijuana can only be distributed at the doctor’s recommendation, and only to patients with one of five ailments: AIDS, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, and Cancer. The law gives the Department of Health and Senior Services authority to license marijuana distribution to six alternative treatment nonprofits throughout Jersey and the DHSS has six months to exact the rules of engagement, though restrictions are in place: The nonprofit centers must grow their own pot and do it indoors." Sphere: Related Content
By Randy LoBasso at 2:09 am on Thursday January 21, 2010
"According to the Jersey legislation, marijuana can only be distributed at the doctor’s recommendation, and only to patients with one of five ailments: AIDS, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, and Cancer. The law gives the Department of Health and Senior Services authority to license marijuana distribution to six alternative treatment nonprofits throughout Jersey and the DHSS has six months to exact the rules of engagement, though restrictions are in place: The nonprofit centers must grow their own pot and do it indoors." Sphere: Related Content
Local News | Wash. House committee votes down marijuana bills | Seattle Times Newspaper
Local News | Wash. House committee votes down marijuana bills | Seattle Times Newspaper:
By RACHEL LA CORTE
Associated Press Writer
OLYMPIA, Wash. —
"Efforts to reform Washington state's marijuana laws were voted down by a House committee Wednesday.
The Public Safety Committee rejected a measure to legalize marijuana for those 21 and older, and another that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for adults." Sphere: Related Content
By RACHEL LA CORTE
Associated Press Writer
OLYMPIA, Wash. —
"Efforts to reform Washington state's marijuana laws were voted down by a House committee Wednesday.
The Public Safety Committee rejected a measure to legalize marijuana for those 21 and older, and another that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for adults." Sphere: Related Content
The Marijuana Wars: Pro vs. Con - On The Scene With Shira - CBS News
The Marijuana Wars: Pro vs. Con - On The Scene With Shira - CBS News:
Posted by Shira Lazar
"I’ve been covering the controversial debate over medical marijuana laws in California for the past few months. It all came to a head in Los Angeles this past Tuesday though, as the City Council passed an ordinance 2 ½ years in the making. The new law, which could take several weeks to be put into play, would ban consumption at dispensaries, requires them to close at 8 p.m. and outlaws the use of the familiar neon cannabis leaf signs. The ordinance also caps the number of dispensaries at 70. The one exception would be those registered in 2007 and are still in business. This means that L.A. could make the leap down to around 150 dispensaries from its estimated 1000. That’s a big leap that has both sides continuing to fight for and against the cannabis cause.
I recently paid a visit to Oaksterdam, California and spoke to the president and founder of Oaksterdam University, America’s first cannabis college. Richard Lee also happens to be at the forefront of the fight to not only legitimize medical marijuana, but to completely legalize the use of marijuana across the country:" Sphere: Related Content
Posted by Shira Lazar
"I’ve been covering the controversial debate over medical marijuana laws in California for the past few months. It all came to a head in Los Angeles this past Tuesday though, as the City Council passed an ordinance 2 ½ years in the making. The new law, which could take several weeks to be put into play, would ban consumption at dispensaries, requires them to close at 8 p.m. and outlaws the use of the familiar neon cannabis leaf signs. The ordinance also caps the number of dispensaries at 70. The one exception would be those registered in 2007 and are still in business. This means that L.A. could make the leap down to around 150 dispensaries from its estimated 1000. That’s a big leap that has both sides continuing to fight for and against the cannabis cause.
I recently paid a visit to Oaksterdam, California and spoke to the president and founder of Oaksterdam University, America’s first cannabis college. Richard Lee also happens to be at the forefront of the fight to not only legitimize medical marijuana, but to completely legalize the use of marijuana across the country:" Sphere: Related Content
Virginia delegate Morgan seeks to decriminalize marijuana - washingtonpost.com
Virginia delegate Morgan seeks to decriminalize marijuana - washingtonpost.com:
"RICHMOND, JAN. 20 -- It's high times in the Virginia General Assembly. The lobbyists are cracking jokes about 'joint' sessions, and the legislators are laughing that free Girl Scout cookies delivered Wednesday could prove useful."
By Rosalind S. Helderman
Thursday, January 21, 2010 "RICHMOND, JAN. 20 -- It's high times in the Virginia General Assembly. The lobbyists are cracking jokes about 'joint' sessions, and the legislators are laughing that free Girl Scout cookies delivered Wednesday could prove useful."
"In the District, the city council is on the verge of approving legislation to allow the use of medical marijuana. In Maryland, a senior Republican has joined a senior Democrat in planning to propose a similar bill in the state Senate. But in conservative Virginia, the idea is a joking matter for many.
That is, except for the slight, bespectacled, often-bow tie-wearing Republican delegate from Gloucester County who has proposed decriminalizing marijuana this year. Del. Harvey B. Morgan has also sponsored a separate bill that would allow medical marijuana."
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