Gas line markings blamed for deadly explosion in Hempfield Township
A subcontractor told OSHA that a ruptured gas line hit during AT&T Cable Services work was poorly marked, igniting a blast March 22 that destroyed two houses and injured two people. The line’s locator marks were said to be about 10 feet off, with prior marking concerns denied by a Peoples Gas attorney.
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Energy 2000 Goes Green Conference in Pittsburgh
Energy 2000 brings government and energy experts to Pittsburgh for a two day meeting that models environmental practices. Participants are urged to minimize printed materials conserve water recycle use buses and limit disposables. The event is sponsored by the U S Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program.
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Pittsburgh
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal Energy Management Program
Vitale withdraws plan to shoot fireworks at football games
New Castle City Council member Stephen Vitale who owns Pyrotecnico withdrew a proposal to shoot fireworks at New Castle High School football home games to avoid a possible conflict of interest. He cited a potential clash with his duties on the pension board and noted a past two year practice but backed off.
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Visa Buxx: Visa targets teens with prepaid card
Visa unveils the Visa Buxx card for 13 to 17 year olds as a parent controlled prepaid option to teach money skills. Cards loadable and usable at ATMs and 18 million merchants, with online statements for parents. Experts warn co signing can send mixed lessons about debt.
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Young Americans Bank of Denver
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Paul Richard
National Center For Financial Education
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Georgetown University
Robert Manning
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Over-the-counter Stocks Quote From New Castle Office
Figures cited at 10 14 a m today come from the New Castle office of Parker Hunter Inc over the counter stocks list the bid price with quotes provided by the local office.
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Board considers Vo Tech addition with interdistrict funding plan
The Board weighs a plan to add a vocational education campus and open it to students from seven county districts. City Council opposition to zoning variances and Reis Street closure could delay the project, with a study expected to take about 60 days and possible two-year bond-extension implications.
City council postpones Reis Street closure hearing
New Castle City Council will not discuss closing a portion of Reis Street or designating city land around New Castle Senior High as school grounds this evening. A public hearing set for 6 p.m. was postponed at the request of the New Castle Area School District, which is pursuing a study to expand and renovate the Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School and use the school building and adjacent city land for the new high school project. The district had previously announced an expansion plan requiring street closures and house demolitions near the high school.
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Humphrey
New Castle
Joseph
Fulkerson
Reis
New Castle Senior High School
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Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School
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ACSM Issues Fluid Replacement Position Statement
The American College of Sports Medicine urges timely fluid intake during exercise to offset sweat losses. Thirst is a late signal and dehydration can begin at 1 percent body weight. Water and electrolyte drinks are preferred. some beverages can be diuretic. Drink 15 oz two hours before, 5 to 12 oz every 15–20 minutes during, and rehydrate after.
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ACSM
Washington Centre Physical Therapy
North Mill Street
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