| 2nd Slaughterhouse Worker Arrested In Recall Case
A second fired worker has been arrested in a case involving alleged abuses at a Chino slaughterhouse that led to the nation's largest beef recall. Luis Sanchez surrendered to Chino police Wednesday and pleaded not guilty Thursday to three misdemeanors involving the illegal movement of sick or injured cattle. Prosecutors say he remains in custody in lieu of $15,000 bail and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing next week. An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Sanchez and his Westland/Hallmark Meat Company co-worker Daniel Ugarte Navarro. Navarro was taken into custody previously and released on bail. He faces five felony counts of animal abuse in addition to three misdemeanors. (© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Cameco Announces Progress in Cigar Lake Remediation
In addition, we have just completed a test on the effectiveness of the underground seal. The results are positive and demonstrate that the seal is effective with no indication of plug deterioration throughout the six-day testing period. Additional testing will be conducted as we prepare to dewater the mine. On February 12, 2008, we began testing the effectiveness of the seal by pumping water from the shaft down to approximately 100 metres below surface. When the water was down to that level, the pumps were turned off and we measured the rate at which the water rose in the shaft. The water was allowed to rise to a set elevation before pumping it down again to the 100-metre level. This procedure was repeated a number of times during the test period which ended on February 18, 2008.
Kelsey Duoss named to D3hoops.com all-decade team
The hallmark of UW-Stout basketball has been a relentless, pressing style with waves of perimeter scorers pushing their opponents up and down the floor.In 2006, Duoss added a different dimension to the attack.According to D3hoops.com, "What's changed, just a little bit, is the style of offense, thanks in no small part to Kelsey Duoss. The 6-2 junior averages 19.0 points per game, more than five points per game higher than any Blue Devil since before 1998-99."At her height, Duoss could play effectively in transition and on the block. Speaking of blocks, she had lots of them n 258 to set the WIAC record. Duoss' playing days aren't over yet. This summer she played in the Australian Women's National Basketball League.D3hoops.com all-decade teamFirst teamG, Megan Silva, Randolph-Macon 2006; G, Taryn Mellody, Scranton 2007; F, Allison Coleman, Eastern Connecticut 2004; F, Tasha Rodgers, Washington U.
Victorian house as smart as it is spacious
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A traditional Victorian house in forested Vernon Township, N.J., holds a secret: It's really a technophile's dream. The 17-room dwelling is a SMART house. Computers control all the heating, cooling and electronics so all of it can be operated outside the home by a computer or through the telephone system. But before being so smart, the home was just a dream for homeowners Tom and Melissa Welch. With five kids, the Welches wanted something even bigger than their 3,800-square-foot house nearby, that would be kid-friendly with lots of bedrooms, bathrooms and cozy, inviting main rooms. They found the basic plans for the house 20 years ago in a magazine and kept them until they were able to buy a nearly two-acre lot eight years later and begin building.
Govt okays construction of library in I-8/3
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will establish a public library in Sector I-8/3 at a cost of Rs 59.86 million for which the government has now granted approval.
The go-ahead for the project, which is to be funded from the Public Sector Development Programme allocation of the HEC, was given during a recent meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP). The construction of the library over an area of 19,478 square feet will take two years.
Islamabad has just a few libraries including the National Library and in this light the announcement of another facility is indeed welcome news for the people. I am glad to hear this, said schoolteacher Muhammad Aurangzeb who however pointed out that there was a need to have not one or two but several libraries across town.
BobVila.com's Top 5 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
BOSTON, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Home improvement expert Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. His popular web site shares five earth-friendly projects -- both large and small -- for your home in 2008. 1. Use energy-saving appliances. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning units and water heaters all have high- efficiency models. Before buying a new appliance, compare labels to find one that uses the least amount of energy and water with the lowest operating costs. Appliances with the Energy Star label are up to 50 percent more efficient than standard models, saving you up to 30 percent on your electric bill. "I've been promoting Energy Star appliances for over a decade," Bob Vila says, "and it still makes sense to invest in them because of the energy savings you'll get." 2.
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