Posts Tagged ‘gas’
Photo & Review by Stu Wright Kia Motors, based in South Korea, is the country’s second largest auto manufacturer, trailing only Hyundai, its one-third owner. As recently as 1986, Kia only produced 26 automobiles, but the total was 1.6 million last year. The two combined companies have exploded on the scene to become the world’s fourth [...]
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Photo and Review by Stu Wright Years ago I owned a 1995 Cadillac (leased, actually) and always admired the six ducks in the logo on the hood and trunk. I have found through research that those birds were merlettes, present on the family crest of Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the founder [...]
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by Craig Masters Illegal activities – not drilling, caused the Dunkard Creek fish kill Fracking, the very word brings out the emotional images of burning water and children writhing in pain from cancer ridden organs. After watching from the sidelines and wondering where in the name of all that is science is the source of [...]
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WELD COUNTY, CO – As part of its Smart Energy Plan, Weld County is in the process of converting its government fleet vehicles to natural gas vehicles – both Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). On Wednesday, three of the county’s four LNG trucks were on hand at the County Administration Building. [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright The CT series sedan was introduced by Lexus in March of 2011. Last week I tested a 2012 model of this hybrid vehicle, a “Premium” edition with a Nebula Gray Pearl paint job. Since its introduction, I have been paying a little extra attention to the car, mostly because [...]
Tags: car, CT, Denver, EV, gas, highway, IKEA, lot, mph, Nebula Gray Pearl, night, parking, Pontiac Vibe, speed, store, Toyota Matrix, train, USB, week, Weight
by Matt Lacy – An expert on Islamic Jihad says the recent attempts by Muslim groups to portray the tragic murders at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin as an anti-Muslim attack is hypocritical considering the long history of Muslim persecution against the group. Following the shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, [...]
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The average price of a gallon of gasoline has fallen 1.5 cents in the past week, bucking a national trend of increasing gas prices, according to gasoline price website FortCollinsGasPrices.com. Prices averaged $3.45 per gallon in Fort Collins on Sunday. Nationally, prices have increased 4.9 cents per gallon to $3.49. In Fort Collins, prices are [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright Since Scion has chosen to feature donuts in its automobile advertising campaign, I decided to take a few of them out to Pirate radio 104.7 FM so that the radio personalities (George Gray and The Big Kahuna) and I could eat them and look over the Scion iQ, the latest [...]
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by Jack Minor – During a campaign stop in Ft. Lupton, the presumptive nominee, Gov. Mitt Romney launched into a series of attacks against Obama’s energy policies while noticeably avoiding any mention of social issues such as abortion or same-sex marriage. The event was held at an oil well site operated by K.P. Kaufman [...]
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Schools to get $21 millionWELD COUNTY, CO – On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Weld County Treasurer John Lefebvre and the Weld County Board of Commissioners recognized more than $52 million in tax payments from one of Weld County’s largest single property tax payers. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation presented a $52 million check representing the company’s 2011 [...]
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Photos and Review by Stu Wright The Toyota Prius, America’s top-sellng hybrid car, was introduced in our country in 1997. The Prius accounts for almost 51% of the 270,000 or so hybrids sold in America each year, and globally the U.S. accounts for half of Prius production. The name on the car, “Prius”, is Latin for [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright This past week I had the pleasure of test driving a new 2012 Chevy Volt four-door sedan. The Volt was painted “Viridian Joule,” the silvery green color that is the official color of the car. The color was so named by David Thomas of Sanford, FL [...]
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By Craig Masters Washington Post today reports that gasoline prices have now exceeded $4.00 per gallon in at least four states. Prices at the pump are expected to continue to rise. But while President Obama is publicly blaming mid-east tensions, big-oil price gouging, and economic factors he inherited from George Bush, his Energy Secretary Steven [...]
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by Peter Grady – Following a report in an Israeli newspaper that the Obama administration had promised to provide Israel with high-tech weapons including bunker-busting bombs and refueling planes if Israel agreed to hold off bombing Iran after the presidential election, the White House issued a carefully worded denial saying no such deal was discussed [...]
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When the NOAA announced the results of its acidic study of the oceans last spring, I asked one simple question, “You claim the oceans are more acidic now than they have been in 800,000 years and it is due to human, specifically American, activity. Where was the human population that caused the acidic level to [...]
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by Stu Wright The new, bigger, Toyota Prius V (vee) was introduced in our country in October of 2011. It was designed as a station wagon/multi-purpose vehicle to complement the Prius lineup. The Prius has been around since 1997 and is America’s number one selling hybrid. In fact, it accounted for almost 51% [...]
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by Craig Masters A media release by the energy industry association, Western Energy Alliance, includes information about testimony to be given today before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy & Environment. According to the hearing schedule, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and [...]
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Staff Reports – When we hear the term environmental pollutant, several images may come to mind. An image of your home is probably not one of them. Your home, however, can be a source of a very harmful environmental pollutant known as radon. This odorless, colorless, radioactive gas typically moves up through the ground [...]
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By Craig Masters On December 8, the EPA issued a report possibly linking the chemicals which might be used by oil companies in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The report was the result of three years of Federally funded studies. With virtually no scientific validation, no direct evidence linking any chemical specifically identified as [...]
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Red Ink Threatens U.S. Way of LifeGuest column: by Mike McCune – It seems like every “Rant” these days is about debt, that’s because all the politicians talk about it and the markets tend to ignore it unless it is making headlines. But debt is here, every moment of every day, dragging at every political and Main [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez – Due to new legislation, vehicles in Colorado are subject to an emissions test. Although there is no solution to help you with another tax, oops, ‘fee’ increase, a few self-checks on your vehicle will help assure your vehicle will pass the test the first time. Air Care Colorado provides tips for ensuring [...]
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Ritter, now Mead, Wy. Gov, increase new requirementsIf you haven’t renewed you vehicle registration yet this year, you will soon learn that Weld County car owners have to hand government another fistful of their money. This time it goes for “Clean Air Clean Jobs”. That’s the “name” former governor Ritter gave the legislation formally known [...]
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Obama campaign had goal of “bankrupting” coal industry by Jack Minor A large mid-western power company has announced it will be closing five coal-powered plants and retiring units at another six, to comply with pending environmental regulations which it says are too costly to implement. In 2008, then [...]
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by Jack Minor The head of General Motors has said he would like to to see the gas tax raised. Raising the gas tax would force consumers to purchase more fuel efficient cars. More sales of fuel-efficient autos will help GM meet federal standards for gas mileage. CEO Dan Akerson, in a recent meeting, [...]
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Dan Hull answers questions regarding 11 new wells to be drilled under T-Bone Ranch Story and photo by Jack Minor Despite reservations, the Evans city council voted to approve Greeley based Mineral Resources’ Inc. request to drill 11 new wells in the T-Bone Ranch subdivision. The wells will be located south of T-Bone Ranch between [...]
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By Mike Bauman It is a little known fact that Xcel Energy has a program that will, for a small fee, conduct an energy audit on your home to find areas of concern. This will allow you to fix these areas, thus, lowering your heating and cooling bills. According to Xcel: The Home Energy Audit [...]
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By Mike Bauman In case you missed it, Yellowstone National Park is sitting on an enormous time bomb – albeit a very slowly ticking, naturally occurring time bomb. The amazing scenery that prompted Yellowstone’s designation as a national park is due in no small part to the eruptions of a super volcano. The volcano, which [...]
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Matthew McGovern We are on a precipice. Economic problems have shaken Americans to their core and created an unprecedented level of activism on the right. Unfortunately, the Tea Party has grossly misunderstood the problems and focused their energy in the wrong direction. Efforts have been mis-focused on deregulation, repealing health care and directing capital to [...]
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Matthew McGovernIt approaches swiftly and quietly, as it does year after year. A day that the American right reviles as a representation of government intrusion, inefficiency and greed. Yes, tax day is within sight. For all the rhetoric and vitriol directed at taxes, Americans know very little about their tax system and where their money [...]
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Staff Reports On March 5, 2011, Evans Officers,with the assistance of; the Evans Fire Department, Union Colony Fire Department and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, evacuated the area in the 4000 block of Phlox Lane in the Ridge subdivision for several hours. At approximately 1010 hours, a deceased 36-year old male was found in his [...]
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Not an option to refine current budget; money must come from higher taxes The Greeley city engineer said he personally would like to see a $5 or $6 gasoline tax to properly fund street repair, saying that with the current funding system the city could end up spending the entire budget amount for patching in [...]
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By Jack Minor In a major development that could alter the entire situation in the Middle East, large oil reserves have been discovered in Israel while a second firm that believes the bible lists the location of oil fields started drilling last week. The preliminary engineering report issued by Givot Olam Oil who is overseeing [...]
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By Jack Minor Free Radon test kits are available from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at 1555 N. 17th Ave. while supplies last. In a release by the department Gabrielle Vergara said, “When we hear the term environmental pollutant, several images may come to mind; an image of your home is [...]
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By Mike Bauman This week’s date involves a trip back in time. Approximate cost is $13 per adult (tickets available at King Soopers) and gas to get to Larkspur. You might also bring a few dollars for some finger food (seriously, I don’t think there is such a thing as forks or spoons at the [...]
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By Rish Burkholder Ask Abby is dedicated to answering questions about the care and training of your pet. Send your questions to AskAbbyGG@gmail.com Q: My vet says my dog is due for a teeth cleaning. I give him chew sticks to clean his teeth. Is a dental cleaning really necessary? A: Dental care in our [...]
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