August, 2010
Scientists in Scotland have learned how whiskey waste can be biofuel
Scotch whisky by-product could be turned into butanol biofuel if you take it to Scotland where scientists at Edinburgh Napier University's Biofuel Research Center have learned the trick, says Cnet.com. Thirty percent more energy is received with the waste Butanol than Butanol would vie when made from ethanol, reports an MIT Technology review. This could ...
215,000 cars in Mazda recall
On the heels of a GM recall of crossover SUVs, a Mazda recall has also been put into effect. The Mazda recall is a little more severe, as it affects a more vital part than the GM recall does. Mazda has noticed a flaw within the power steering system, whereas GM merely has some difficulties ...
Obama gives another $ 3 billion for loans for unemployed foreclosures
$ 3 billion will be given by the Obama administration to help anyone getting foreclosed who is unemployed. The Hardest Hit Fund would going to be doubled with an additional $ 2 billion was announced last week to be put to the fund. $ 1 billion was given to a program to help unemployed borrowers ...
A New Korean War would firebomb manufacturing
The right sees Obama's falling numbers and Israeli pressure as signs that war with Iran is imminent. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen went on record with "Meet the Press" that America is ready to assault Iran. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. North Korea may be the next threat when ...
JP Morgan Chase buys Citi loans
JP Morgan Chase decided to take on a loan portfolio from Citi to help with the goal of expanding lending portfolios. The deal is worth about $ 3.5 billion, and is a part of the $ 8 billion in troubled loans Citi has been selling to others. The purchased loans are practically guaranteed ...
