Backyard inventor touts zero emission 200 horsepower steam engine
Robert Burruss, senior GEOMET Technologies engineer, unveils a lightweight steam turbine engine demo claiming 200 horsepower with no emissions. He builds at home in Kensington, weighs under five pounds, and envisions a zero emission alternative to heavy battery systems. Burruss received a Montgomery County Energy Award and asks other backyard inventors to join, noting modest personal funding and part time lab time at GEOMET.
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Geomet Technologies, Inc
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Kensington
Gaithersburg
Electric Power Research Institute
Burruss
Montgomery County Energy
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Sam Yu
Geomet Technologies of
Mayupcoming November election gives May three court seats
May runs against three Democrats for the three available seats on the court. The candidate, known in Frederick County as owner of an international legal consultant firm, has a history as a local businessman including a 1992 bankruptcy and IRS seizure of assets from a prior security company. He promises to serve with patience and fairness, citing probate law knowledge and experience in fire and police departments.
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May
Frederick County
Frederick
Internal Revenue Service
Montgomery County Agriculture Center Inc
U.S
Brunswick
APFO to halt growth prompts county plan hearing
Montgomery County residents voiced concerns that rapid development worsens traffic and school strains. Planning officials stressed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance will curb new projects until roads utilities and schools can support growth. A second hearing on the region plan update is set for Oct. 27 at Winchester Hall.
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Gomery County
Dawn Teague
County Planning Commission
Joel Anderson
Anderson
Commission
Marty Rice
Winchester Hall
Crum seeks third term as Orphans Court judge
A longtime Democrat Crum, aged 83, seeks re election to a third term as Orphans Court judge. He cites experience and continuity, says he aims to ease disputes over wills, relate to clients, and ease stress for often aging plaintiffs including farmers. He emphasizes helping people and the humane aspects of court service.
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Crum
Orphan's Court
Orphan’s Court
Mr. Crum
Clinton says nuclear accord frames North Korea issue
President Clinton praised the nuclear pact as a framework to solve the North Korea problem and bring Pyongyang into the global community. Analysts warned North Korea might still accumulate plutonium and hide underground facilities for weapons.
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North Korea
United States
David Albright
Institute For Science and International Security
Washington
Clinton
Frederick Signs Off on Jobs Push and Zoning Changes
Solarex assistance and job growth efforts in Frederick were discussed as officials said they are visiting local businesses to gauge how public and private sectors can aid expansion. The board approved text amendments expanding planning commission powers on landscaping access parking and loading parklands and adjusting lot sizes to align with the Forest Conservation Ordinance goals.
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State of Maryland
Frederick
Grimes
Greater Frederick
Commission
Catherine Parks
Planning Commission
Lead levels high in Myersville water
Frederick County Bureau of Water and Sewer found elevated lead in Myersville tap water. 20 homes tested with 24 to 31 ppb lead during a June 1994 check. Officials urge flushing, cold water use, and replacement of brass fixtures. A follow up test is planned for next month to assess treatment impact.
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Myersville
Frederick County
Bureau of Water and Sewer
Mike Marschner
Water and Sewer Division
Marschner
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
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