Nigeria: Oil Revenue Plunges by 30 Percent Oct 28, 2009
The budget office reported that Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT), gas tax, and gas sales also underperformed against the budgeted estimates of N319. 39 billion, N23. (allAfrica.com)
Shadow Gear Comics opens in Exeter Oct 20, 2009
Have been going to Gateway Gas Service Station for a few years now, and always pleased. Rates are reasonable. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
Now is the time to take a short trip (one tank of gas) Anna Ruby Falls is great, and you can take a few sandwiches in the car and relax and unwind in the mist of nature ... My new crib has a gas flip the switch fireplace and I cannot WAIT to use it ... just gas up and go take some cooler/snacks also North Carolina is absolutely gorgeous this time of year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
By now she was a cookery teacher at the Australian Gas Light Company, working with people she describes as "the smallest minds in the world ... In my family we read a lot, we liked music; I was terribly aware that I had totally different interests to the people around me.". It is a mystery why such a strong-willed, self-assured woman would go on to make such poor decisions in her personal life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
Yet the plain-living Amish who travel there by buggy in search of things no one else sells in person -- a wood-burning cookstove or hand-crank mixer, perhaps, or a rebuilt Maytag wringer washer that runs on gasoline -- probably have a different view of Mr. Lehman: that of a savior ... At the same time, his missionary customers started asking for more of the hand grinders and gas refrigerators touted on brochures, jump-starting the store's popular catalog division in 1979 ... The face on a Sohio... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Salon keeps Evans in style Oct 12, 2009
It was a two-lane highway and nothing in Evans but a freezer locker plant, a post office, a gas station, Mr. Roundtree's store, Evans Baptist Church and the school. That was it," she said. Mrs. Floyd attended Evans High School, but she dropped out in the 11th grade. "I just didn't like school. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Park officials attribute the large number of visitors this year to factors like good weather, a drop in gas prices and the travelers ability to tailor a Yellowstone trip to their budgets ... Cheap Gas, a free app, gives you nearby stations and fuel prices. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Pieces of history Oct 6, 2009
Keep more gas in the car than at other times. Put in more emergency supplies. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stand up to them Oct 2, 2009
Our commitment to clean air is demonstrated by the fact that the city operates one of the largest clean air fleets in California, utilizing a mix of hybrid, compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas alternative fuel and low emission vehicles. The widespread use of these alternative fuel vehicles is making a significant contribution to improving air quality in our region every day. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
The only food source for the 6:30 p.m. event was a self-professed "beach chef from Santa Cruz" whose little table-top gas hibachi cooked about 10 small lamb kabob skewers at a time, creating a long line, at the end of which were well-priced, tasty morsels and several pairs of tired feet. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Marketing professor to speak at Fresno State Sep 30, 2009
Broken gas line clears SW Fresno school. One-minute review: Cloudy With. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Silvas 68 Mercury Cyclone GT Sep 26, 2009
The guy took advantage of his good fortune and put his gas guzzler in storage for the next 34 years and over time just forgot about it ... Sort of like winning the big roulette wheel in Vegas, minus the floorshow and dancing girls. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
> Expertise in public, private sectors keeps BKF Engineers strong Sep 23, 2009
When digging a tunnel or an undercrossing, we need to be mindful of utility lines such as sewer, gas and water pipes as well as storm drains that might be interrupted or rerouted. This can be expensive. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Woman Uses $20 Bill Printed In 1934 In UPS Store Sep 21, 2009
Bring down the American people, the economy, sky high gas prices,create the largest housing loan crisis of the world and then at the same time automobile crisis. Have you ever wondered how this could come down as fast as it did after the dimocrats took office. (CBS News)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell: Legislative Budget Proposal Is Out of Balance, Fiscally Irresponsible Sep 13, 2009
The legislative budget projects an additional $243 million this year from leasing state lands for natural gas drilling ... It overstates natural gas lease income by $65 million. (PR Newswire)
Land of Ten Thousand Turbines? Sep 10, 2009
So a land of 10,000 (wind) turbines would also be a land of many hundreds of gas turbines also. How's Minesotta's Natural Gas reserves ... Our natgas reserves are nil. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Rolling toliet among unique features at Threshermen's Reunion Sep 6, 2009
Highlights: rock crushing; threshing; sheep shearing; tractor pulls; country music shows; general store; 1900 country schoolhouse; saw mill; a 1910-era blacksmith shop; 1920 Conoco gas station; craft show; flea market. Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Threshermen's reunion in Pontiac is a place for entertainment and education Sep 4, 2009
Highlights: rock crushing, threshing, sheep shearing, tractor pulls, a variety of country music shows, a general store, 1900 country schoolhouse, a saw mill, a 1910-era blacksmith shop, a 1920 Conoco gas station a craft show and a flea market. Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Threshing Bee Sep 3, 2009
43rd AnnualButterfield ThreshermensSteam and Gas Engine Show ... Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running ... See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Threshers Reunion is set for weekend Sep 3, 2009
This year s reunion will feature IHC items built in 1939, and any other IHC tractors, gas engines and trucks. Any IHC items are welcome. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Preserving history in Rockwood (576) Sep 2, 2009
Preserving history in Rockwood - Somerset - Daily American. Now the building features the town s history while catering to a new tourism-based economy. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Recession dims the glow at WGBH Sep 1, 2009
WGBH president Henry Becton Jr. touted the screen as a new landmark created to rival the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square and the National Grid gas tank painted by Sister Corita Kent in Dorchester. But shortly after it was activated, the device malfunctioned - it s since been fixed, but WGBH is suing the manufacturer - and a year after the headquarters opened, the station was already pulling back because of a slowing economy. (Boston Globe)
Mansfield man recreates vintage gas station Aug 31, 2009
In this photo taken July 23, 2009, a Monroe windshield wiper storage cabinet, seen left, rest against a shed, which Mike Webber turned into a 1965 Shell Gas Station, in Mansfield, Ill. The cabinet dates back to an era when customers could buy their wiper blades at a gas station island ... A Shell antique gas pump, last inspected in 1963, parks itself in front of an old Shell gas station, sharing its space with antique cars from 1933 to 1965. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Don't give up on City Center Aug 22, 2009
Gary wrote on Aug 19, 2009 1:50 PM:" If former Mayor Jackson would have left the City Center project intact there would be development today. There was a major Las Vegas, NV developer who had a contract to develop the new downtown. Their plan looked good but former Mayor Jackson and the city council canceled the developer's contract suggesting the City of Rio Rancho could do a better job. And today we see what kind of job that is. Empty fields. Swisstack will do very little to advance this... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Urban Burp fabric shop a gas for vintage fans Aug 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009. In the hierarchy of odd names given to small shops these days, Urban Burp may be among the more idiosyncratic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
16 years after massacre, Brown's Chicken rebuilds Aug 10, 2009
The new Rite Aid is on the site of a former gas station ... The new Rite Aid is on the site of a former gas station. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bonavista Energy Trust Announces Second Quarter Results Aug 7, 2009
75 Total assets 2,496,168 2,512,365 Long-term debt, including working capital deficiency(4) 668,637 752,792 Long-term debt, net of adjusted working capital(3)(4) 680,848 631,871 Unitholders' equity 1,351,059 1,232,554 Capital expenditures: Exploitation and development 41,350 62,166 98,498 155,431 Acquisitions 128 4,771 22,225 174,145 Weighted average outstanding equivalent trust units: (thousands)(2) Basic 119,726 113,713 119,238 110,795 Diluted 121,851 116,292 121,174 113,228... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009
Daily features include tractor plowing, steam power threshing, pony power threshing, straw baling, large and small sawmills, corn shelling, stonemill cornmeal grinding, blacksmithing, rock crushing and gas engines. Other features include rail handcar and motorcar display and ride, ladies bazaar, antique household items and shop tools, quilting, rug weaving, sheep shearing, woodworking, crafts, bluegrass festival and continuous jamming Saturday and Sunday afternoons. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
PCMH getting aggressive with collections Aug 7, 2009
approved the PCMH Respiratory Care Blood Gas Lab. set the date of the next board meeting for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Daylight Resources Trust Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results- RECORD PRODUCTION DRIVES INCREASED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS Aug 6, 2009
Increased production volumes delivered during Q2 2009 combined with stronger light oil, heavy oil and natural gas liquids ("NGLs") prices and reduced royalties resulted in a quarter over quarter increase in the Trust's funds from operations to $48 ... 4 million during Q1 2009 as Daylight has elected to defer several capital projects until later in 2009, based on weak current natural gas prices ... This decision will allow the Trust to realize a better economic return given potentially higher gas... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
42nd annual Western Ill. Threshers show set this week near Hamilton Aug 4, 2009
Smaller gas engines are exhibited ... The gas station with antique pumps serves as headquarters for the antique car exhibitors. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
Together, they hold stakes in , Europes third-biggest oil and gas company, based in Courbevoie, France; Paris-based , the worlds biggest cement maker; and Paris-based , the worlds second-biggest utility. is a director of all three. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Navy detonates suspicious object found in Holliston yard Jul 31, 2009
An antiques enthusiast looked at several bottles and was concerned the cylinder might have contained an explosive gas, Cassidy said. The woman who found it called the Fire Department at noon on Monday. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Wildlife artists seeking success with stamps Jul 28, 2009
"Every time you walk into a rural gas station you see a painting of a duck on a piece of wood," Dumaine said. It's making it harder for artists like Tim Turenne to make a living. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
VISTA: Museum auctions off antiques, vintage tractors Jul 27, 2009
Auctioneer Tony DeZago, right, yells for bidders on an old tractor during the Antique Gas Engine Museum's 12th annual Vintage Farm Tractor ment, Antique ctible Auction held Sunday in Vista ... Several hundred bidders arrived from places far and wide on Sunday to buy items such as vintage tractors and antique furniture at the Antique Gas Engine Museum's 12th annual auction ... Antique tractor collector Ron Dahl drove from his home 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas to attend the auction. (North County Times)
Highway robbery Jul 24, 2009
She believed the turnout for last year's sale was down due to higher gas prices. Hundreds of people, businesses and organizations will line up from Montezuma to Homer this weekend for the 50-mile-long garage sale. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
For some, tiny houses are just the right size Jul 24, 2009
The kitchen features a double refrigerator and a four-burner gas range. They have those little refrigerators but we needed a beer fridge, Lee said with a laugh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Life in the past lane Jul 22, 2009
As they stroll the 100-plus acres with its many colorful perennial gardens in full bloom, visitors can view old steam, oil or gas tractors powering the sawmill where lumber is cut and stacked, ready to be used in one of the many building projects on site. Next door, cedar shingles are crafted and branded with a glowing iron to make souvenirs. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
5 to-do’s in New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
The guide gives you the city s early history and then, like a Danielle Steel novel, delves into a little bit of local scandal, talking about the city s notorious businessmen, strange parish laws that date back centuries, smarmy oil and gas companies, levee protection and the Army Corps of Engineers all factors that contributed to the damage from Katrina in some way. While it s all fascinating, it s the stories of survival and heroics in the days following the storm that will leave the biggest... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Summer in Greer: Blue skies, yellow flowers. Jul 16, 2009
Besides the solitude, it offers a gas-log stove, entertainment center with satellite TV and antique claw-foot bathtub ... Each cabin is fully furnished, including fireplace or gas stove, Wi-Fi, satellite TV and DVD player. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 14, 2009
Europe gas pipeline deal agreed. Microsoft Office takes to the web. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
It Happened This week: July 13-20 Jul 14, 2009
Some local gas stations posted signs indicated they would be selling gasoline by the half gallon, as allowed by new regulations, because the cost of gasoline was over 1 ... A construction crew hit a gas line in the alley in the 1000 block of Avenues F and G. There were no injuries. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Economy favors bargain business Jul 11, 2009
People have to feed their families, put money in their gas tanks and clothe their families ... This will help them save gas and they will not have to park along the road, he said, with ample parking available on-site. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
2010 Chevy Camaro: An Instant Classic Jul 8, 2009
All versions of the car use regular gasoline, though premium is recommended if you want maximum performance from the V8 ... But the car still really motors when you punch the gas. (BusinessWeek)
Bus tips over in Adirondacks, killing 1, hurting 9 Jul 5, 2009
Police say a 62-year-old unemployed man set the fire after carrying a bucket of gasoline onto the bus, the state-run China Daily reported ... Police: Robbers hit NY gas station, ran out of gas ... State police in New York say two Pennsylvania men robbed a gas station and might have gotten away if they had also fueled up. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
You Are What you Eat Jul 4, 2009
stranded wrote on Jul 2, 2009 3:51 PM:" This looks like an excellent opportunity to put my 40-year old Coleman stove on sale. First bid over $20 gets it (about $20 under antiques road show estimate). All original unit including a small leak in the fuel tank that does not affect stove operation but will occasionally liven-up meal prep time. An all around great gas passer! ". JWeee wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:39 AM:" "Chickenman" thanks for all the great posts... NAIS, farming issues, etc. I've been... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Boles invite community to old-fashioned Fourth of July Jul 3, 2009
The Boles are expecting a large crowd this year, due to the slow economy and high gas prices. We appreciate all the people who come and join in the family activities, she added. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
A father's American dream Jun 21, 2009
"He knows how to do everything -- plumbing, electrical work, cement," said his daughter, Diane Ziggas, and he learned it from the bottom up, by doing ... The house had gas light but no basement or garage, no hot water or furnace. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Titusville tries to attract downtown shoppers Jun 21, 2009
Titusville residents and others are encouraged to support the local business community by having lunch, buying a gift or filling their gas tank in town. "Things are tight. A lot of small businesses are having trouble. This is kind of a general promotion, communitywide, to help out our local businesses," said Leah Carter of Titusville Renaissance. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jeff Sachs On Carbon Trading Jun 19, 2009
Electric Cars Vs. GM Better Place's Mike Granoff on the dwindling demand for gas cars. Jolie: Most Powerful Celebrity Angelina Jolie's fame goes unchallenged, even by Oprah. (Forbes -- Business)
- From the desk of: 0 Jun 17, 2009
Astronaut takes blame for gas in spacecraft. Grandmother of eight makes hole in one. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Something Old, Something New, Something Green To Cook In, Too Jun 16, 2009
These metals not only heat up fasterthereby requiring less gas or electricitybut they also distribute heat more quickly ... (Some people avoid nonstick-coated pans for fear of harmful gases that could be released at high temperatures. (Slate)
Lodi City Council delays decision on eight proposed layoffs Jun 6, 2009
ameriCAN wrote on Jun 4, 2009 3:18 PM:" Wait, if the city wants to save money in the general fund why would they lay off two street workers who are paid 100% from an enterprise account that comes from gas tax? this would be no savings to the city fund. Once again us tax payers loose more maintenance for no reason. Hidden agenda mr.king? ". Neo wrote on Jun 4, 2009 3:11 PM:" I say we PRIVATIZE the ENTIRE Fire Department! That would save MILLIONS of dollars every single year! How`s that grab ya... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
How to Find the Best Yard and Garag... Jun 6, 2009
Whether shopping for personal needs or shopping for potential investments there are ways to streamline the search for the best garage and yard sales and in the process save time, gas, and money ... Carpool with a friend or neighbor and split the cost of a tank of gas. (Suite101.com)
It hurts to say it, but it was time for Tom Glavine to go Jun 4, 2009
By allowing him to make rehab starts other MLB teams now have proof that there is some gas left in the tank and Glavine will have a chance to catch on elsewhere. 5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Traveling the Beach Road to the Gul... May 31, 2009
Southland Service Center in Brantley is a good place to buy gas (petrol). They usually have good prices. (Suite101.com)
56 host sites sign up for first Garage Sale Weekend May 29, 2009
When time is precious and gas prices are on the rise, there's apt to be a buzz in Dowagiac Friday and Saturday as bargain hunters hit 56 host sites of Dowagiac's Community-wide Garage Sale Weekend, most of which are located within a convenient two-mile radius. With 56 locations, the weekend event not only surpassed, it more than doubled the 20-site-goal organizers wanted to achieve during the promotion's first year. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Economic Woes Affecting Motor Sports May 22, 2009
"Mattes says his company has reduced its workforce roughly 20% to about 250.Fans attending this month's two-day race weekend at Richmond said tickets, gas, lodging and food averaged close to $500 a person. Some indicated that taking a day or two off from their jobs was increasingly difficult."You have to plan it," says Maumee, Ohio, resident Elizabeth Lane, who met friends at Richmond for an annual girls getaway. "You can't just do it anymore spur of the moment ... "Lower prices helpFrance says... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
New Gears 2 Add-on Content Reveal... May 17, 2009
In and around the shells of an old diner, gas station, mechanic and motel, you'll find countless ways to maneuver for advantage. The center of the map is largely open, save for Gears'signature burned-out cars. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
#81 STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Rooms have gas fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs; some have balconies - there's a complimentary wine and cheese reception in the evenings (from 190; [860] 535-2000). On a residential street, but within walking distance of the village center, is the cozy with three rooms in the main house, as well as a guest cottage. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bankers Petroleum announces first quarter financial and operational results May 14, 2009
Netback per barrel is a non-GAAP measure and is commonly used by oil and gas companies to illustrate the unit contribution of each barrel produced ... These forward looking statements are based on a number of assumptions, including but not limited to: those set out herein and in the Company's Form 51-101F1 Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information (NI 51- 101 Report), availability of funds for capital expenditures, a consistent and improving success rate for well... (Canada Newswire)
Variety of events happening in Marlin May 14, 2009
Maps will be available at local gas stations, the Lodge building, and the Chamber office. The Historic Downtown Marlin Association (HDMA) has pulled out all the stops for the second Market on Main Street for the year that is set to take place this Saturday in downtown Marlin. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Memorial Day deals May 14, 2009
May 12: Travel + Leisure's Amy Farley tells MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell that low gas prices, along with deals on airfares and hotels, have many Americans making Memorial Day travel plans. MSNBC. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Velvet Assassin May 13, 2009
com My Best Records (on XBOX 360): total campaign completion : 2hr and 40 min / 231 silent kill out of 344 enemies / total 344 kill out of 344 enemies - Summary: 1) Total 15000 EXP 2) Total 69 Collectibles 3) Total 7 Secret Objective 4) Total 7 Letters Mission 1 The Lost Valley (Total 1000 EXP) 1) (Knight's Cross 1 of 5) On the barrels - In front of the parachute on top level (100 EXP) 2) (Signet Ring 1 of 7) Carrying with a patrol guard near the bridge (100 EXP) 3) (Lighter 1 of 5) On the pile... (IGN PC Games)
City Considers Pay Phone Ban May 9, 2009
The new proposal does allow pay phones to be inside buildings downtown, such as hotels and gas stations. If the idea is approved for the downtown area, City Council may take the change citywide. (News4Jax.com, FL)
