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Seven of the 17 deaths caused by CO associated with gas cooker appliances
According to the latest report form The Corgi Trust, gas cookers significantly contributed to a rise in fatalities caused by Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning across Great Britain from 1 July 2008 to 30th June 2009. Seven of the 17 deaths caused by CO were associated with cooker appliances, the highest number since 2000/1. Four of the seven deaths were linked with enclosed grill models that did not have automatic shut-off valves, which activate... [more]
Oventrop valves selected for new medical centre
Oventrop valves have been selected by Bianco Sale Ltd Building Services Consultants, to facilitate a fast track refurbishment project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent to convert an existing insurance company’s offices into a medical health centre for Assura. When completed it is proposed that the medical centre will accommodate several general practices, a diabetic suite, a renal unit and a pharmacy. The main contractor was BBS Construction. Mechani... [more]
Incommunities and Powerminster Gleeson Services commended for their gas repair and servicing programme
Following an Audit Commission short notice inspection of Incommunities, the largest social landlord in the Bradford District, Incommunities housing group and its gas repairs and maintenance partner Powerminster Gleeson Services have been commended for their gas repair and servicing programme. In their inspection report, the Audit Commission highlighted that performance in undertaking gas servicing was high adding that ‘strengths significantly ... [more]
Become familiar with the symptoms of CO poisoning and what to do if exposed
Carbon Monoxide is dangerous: Often referred to as the "silent killer," continuous exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to brain damage, neurological disorders, even death. While many states have passed carbon monoxide legislation there is a need for national mandatory standards. Knowledge is your best defense. Become familiar with the symptoms of CO poisoning, the risks for exposure and what to do if exposed. Because of the similarity of t... [more]
Mitsubishi Electric hopes Boiler Scrappage Scheme will help increase take up of green technologies
The Boiler Scrappage Scheme offers a £400 incentive to households looking to upgrade their old heating system. The cash is available to anyone who replaces a G-rated boiler with a modern boiler, or a renewable heating unit. The Boiler Scrappage Scheme will help households cut their energy bills by at least £230 a year and significantly lower emissions, as over 70 per cent of the energy used in an average house goes on heating and hot water. ... [more]
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Laundry’s energy-guzzling ways will soon be a thing of the past (Portland Tribune)
Aanen Trelstad is coming clean about the laundry business. “I’m a huge consumer of resources,” he says matter-of-factly about the water and natural gas his washing and drying business uses each day. But he’s doing something about it. The Northeast Portland family man is ...
British Gas HomeCare quote hit our pressure point (Guardian Unlimited)
Like 4.5m other households, Jill Papworth is covered by a British Gas HomeCare policy. But after an increase in premiums to £360, she is wondering if it's worth the cost Like many families fighting the economic downturn, we've taken steps in recent months to reduce our household expenditure. So, having shaved pounds off our monthly bills by, for example, switching to a cheaper energy supplier ...
Big Ten tournament shocker unlikely (The State Journal-Register)
INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten tournament had its share of surprises in the event’s first 12 years. But the top four seeds are so superior, it’s hard to bet against the chalk in this year’s edition that begins Thursday.
Big Ten race all about top four (Peoria Journal Star)
The Big Ten tournament had its share of surprises in the event’s first 12 years. Illinois reached the title game as a No. 11 seed in 1999 and a No. 10 in 2008, needing a win to advance to any kind of postseason. In 2001, Iowa became the first team to win the championship after starting the tournament run on Thursday.
Savanna Energy Services Corp. Announces Q4 2009 Results and Updates Capital Program (Marketwire)
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Savanna Energy Services Corp. ("Savanna" or "the Company") (TSX:SVY) is an oilfield services company operating throughout North America. The Company's overall business is conducted through two major divisions: contract drilling and oilfield services. /
Big Ten Tournament preview: One of top 4 teams will take the prize (Rockford Register Star)
The Big Ten Tournament had its share of surprises in the event’s first 12 years.
Big Ten Tournament preview: One of top 4 teams will take the prize (Kewanee Star Courier)
The top four seeds are so superior, it's hard to bet against the chalk in this year's edition that begins Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse and crowns a champion Sunday just minutes before the NCAA tournament field is announced.
Springfield awarded energy grant (The Republican)
SPRINGFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a $491,067 grant for Springfield, one of only 20 communities chosen nationwide to serve as models for increasing energy efficiency in schools and municipal buildings and to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Natural gas leak closes Bishop Ludden (The Post-Standard)
Geddes, NY -- Bishop Ludden Junior-Senior High School is closed today while workers attempt to repair a natural gas leak. The leak, discovered Thursday night, involves a line coming into the boilers, said Joe Aldrous, head custodian at the school at 815 Fay Road.
On Verge Of A Dream, Co-op Faces Foreclosure (New Haven Independent)
After 40 years of paying the bills, Bobby and Scarlett Ewing and their neighbors were ready to burn the mortgage and own their co-op complex. Instead the feds are about to foreclose and hand it to someone else.
