Nuclear power advances in northeastern states lead energy mix
Energy User News reports four states Vermont Vermont percent Connecticut New Jersey Georgia rely on nuclear energy for over half their power with Vermont at 76 percent. The journal notes 16 additional states depend on nuclear plants for at least 25 percent of electricity and estimates 3.5 billion barrels of imported oil displaced since 1973 with current plants set to displace at least 12 billion more barrels over their lifespans.
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New York
Vermont
Connecticut
New Jersey
Georgia
Energy Industry Journal
Energy User News
Auto Facts on Vehicle Safety Equipment and Recalls
The Department of Transportation releases Auto Facts a set of 13 fact sheets detailing crash test results new automatic crash protection equipment bumpers brakes lights and recalls Readers can obtain a copy by sending 50 cents to the Consumer Information Center Item 466T Pueblo Colorado 81009.
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Department of Transportation
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colorado
Battery sales fueled by discount stores dominate market
Americans spend about 2.3 billion dollars annually on batteries as demand rises with new electronic gadgets. Yet the Howard Marlboro Group says consumers buy batteries in discount outlets rather than specialist electronics stores, reflecting outlet preferences amid tech growth.
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New York
Howard Marlboro Group
Dream your dreams not to be used or abused
Basketball coach Morgan Wooten warns young hopefuls to balance ambition with caution. Job competition for professional athletes is fierce as only about one in twelve thousand high school players reach the pro ranks. The article notes that fewer than five percent of those who go pro are financially secure after retirement and plugs the Labor Department guide Playing Sports for a Living, item 173T, $1. Send payment to the Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
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Morgan Wooten
Department of Labor
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colordao
Melancholy mood rise spans baby boomers to now
Psychology Today cites two national surveys showing higher low mood in younger generations. In Baltimore born around 1910 mood episode rate was 1.4 percent, while baby boomers reached 7.5 percent. New Haven saw a rise from 1.8 percent to 10.4 percent.
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Martin E.P. Seligman
University of Pennsylvania
Psychology Today
Baltimore
New Haven
Conn
Leaf blower shopping tips and features to compare
Guidance on selecting leaf blowers focusing on easy controls quiet muffler lightweight design for handheld and backpack units.notes on simple vacuum bag attachments service center locations and length of warranty to consider.
Retirement planning study stresses joint approach
Psychologists and retirement counselors urge careful planning for couples before retirement. Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg of the University of Maryland says retirement depends on transitions seen from all involved, and couples should assess finances health housing and lifestyle before deciding.
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Nancy K. Schlossberg
University of Maryland In
College Park
Schlossberg
Cleaning outdoor cushions for winter storage tips
To deep clean synthetic cushions for winter storage, mix one cup liquid chlorine bleach, one cup granular laundry detergent, and two gallons warm water. Apply, soak about 30 minutes to target mildew, scrub stains on acrylics with a plastic scrub, rinse and dry completely, and remove suntan lotion with pine oil cleaner.
Elderly show preserved verbal memory in study
A study of 60 healthy educated men aged 25 to 85 finds older participants recall names stories and yesterday's events as well as younger men. Dr. Elisabeth Ross of the National Institute on Aging calls the result optimistic.
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New York
Elisabeth Ross
National Institute On Aging
Ross
Asher Edelman Sets Sights On European Takeovers
American raider Asher B Edelman plans to transplant part of his investment business to Europe spending at least six months a year in Paris. He aims to use a holding company to pursue cross border consolidations while continuing Edelman Companies in New York. He has a 5 percent stake in Lonrho PLC and eyeing other large Lonrho holders as Europe lures aggressive deal making. He criticizes U.S. barriers and touts Europe’s merger friendly environment. He remains controversial for past bids and stock actions while maintaining a passion for arts and antiquities.
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Mariann Caprino
Rress
New York
Asher B. Edelman
Paris
Lucky Stores
Fruehaus Corp
Edelman
U.S
Europe
Lonrho PLC
Princess
Britain
Acapulco
Bermuda
Bahamas
Lonrho
Tiny Rowland
United States
Long Island
South Shore
Bard College
Columbia University
Columbia
Larry Barth
Fruehaus
Foster Wheeler Corp
Ponderosa Inc
Manhattan
A Chamberlain
Donald Judd
Whitney Museum
Water Watch: A Dipped Battery Watch Hits Market
A Rochester AP report introduces Water Watch, a $19.95 battery operated digital wristwatch that must be dipped in water to function. Created by a Hong Kong entrepreneur, it displays time and date for about a month after wetting. distributor Devereux Ltd plans water related products if successful.
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Rochester
N.Y
Andrew Wroblewski
Devereux Ltd
Turner Network Television launches in new cable operation
Commerce Department reports August construction spending and factory orders. automaker sales for September wrap the 1988 model year. September retail sales and Business Council meeting planned. Labor unemployment rate for September and Fed consumer credit trends due. Wednesday SCORE meets in Cedar Rapids with Gus Schrader discussing Australia. Money rates listed by Telerate, including prime and federal funds.
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Commerce Department
Ted Turner
Turner Network Television
Business Council
Labor Department
Federal Reserve
Service Corps
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Gus Schrader
Gazette
Australia
Split annuities offer safety with liquidity limits
The article explains split annuity investments, where $20,000 splits into $10,000 in regular monthly payments and $10,000 placed with an underwriter to double by the first half’s end. It warns about illiquidity, penalties for early withdrawal, variable taxation, and compares to money market funds and CDs.
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Thomas Gau
Torrance
Calif
Kavesh & Gau
Chrysler resells lemon cars after buy back in New York
New York Attorney General Robert Abrams says Chrysler Motors Corp repurchased nearly 400 defective cars under the lemon law and then let dealers resell them without warning buyers. Chrysler allegedly did not notify the DMV of the repurchase, preventing new titles that would reveal past problems.
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Albany, N.Y
Chrysler Motors Corp
New York
Robert Abrams
Abrams
Chrysler
State Department of Motor Vehicles
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