http://www.earthtimes.org The Earth Times online newspaper, serving the planet with news that matters. Covering current affairs, world news, environmental affairs and sport en-us PHP/4.4.4 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/aes-installs-first-energy-storage-system-in-chile,1053761.shtml ARLINGTON, Va. & WATERTOWN, Mass. - AES Energy Storage and A123 Systems announced the commercial operation of a 12 MW frequency regulation and spinning reserve project at AES Gener’s Los Andes substation in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The commissioning ceremony took place November 1 PressRelease Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:20:30 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/aes-installs-first-energy-storage-system-in-chile,1053761.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/commander-final-approvals-for-anglogold-baffin-farm-in-and-jv,1055311.shtml VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/19/09 -- Commander Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: CMD) reports that AngloGold Ashanti has received final approval from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for the Baffin Island Farm-in Joint Venture agreement annou.. PressRelease Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:40 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/commander-final-approvals-for-anglogold-baffin-farm-in-and-jv,1055311.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fact-warns-the-number-of-bank-failures-is-actually-increasing,1055163.shtml According to statistics furnished by the Federal Deposit Reserve Corporation (FDIC), the failure of banks across the nation is accelerating. October saw the second-largest closure of banks this year. All-in-all, there have been 123 reported bank failures so far in 2009! What Can and Should... PressRelease Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:52:17 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fact-warns-the-number-of-bank-failures-is-actually-increasing,1055163.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/barrett-jackson-to-auction-original-1963,1055008.shtml SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- 11/19/09 -- -- Restored 289 Shelby Cobra (CSX2091) to be sold at Barrett-Jackson for No Reserve -- Desirable early small block Cobra with solid pedigree is one of 13 in black/red -- Shelby GT350 .. PressRelease Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:03:25 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/barrett-jackson-to-auction-original-1963,1055008.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/global-gold-announces-government-approval,1053458.shtml GREENWICH, CT -- 11/18/09 -- Global Gold Corporation (OTCBB: GBGD) is pleased to announce that following up on the issuance of the certificate approving a first stage gold reserve of 1.145 million ounces, the Republic of Armenia's State Natural Res.. PressRelease Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:49 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/global-gold-announces-government-approval,1053458.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/research-collaboration-focuses-on-unfinished-business-at-the-end-of-life,1053183.shtml CLEVELAND, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice workers have seen patients hang onto life to tell someone they love or forgive them. Researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University will study what ... PressRelease Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:31 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/research-collaboration-focuses-on-unfinished-business-at-the-end-of-life,1053183.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/cw-financial-services-announces-cw,1047256.shtml NEW YORK - CW Risk Management Solutions (CWRMS), a division of CWCapital Investments and its parent company CW Financial Services, has been selected by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to provide underwriting analysis services for newly issued CMBS as part of the Term Asset-Backed PressRelease Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:18 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/cw-financial-services-announces-cw,1047256.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/constellation-energy-partners-announces-new-credit-facility,1046166.shtml HOUSTON - Constellation Energy Partners LLC (NYSE Arca:CEP) today announced that it has entered into a new $350 million reserve-based revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders that includes The Royal Bank of Scotland plc as administrative agent, BNP Paribas and The Bank of Nova PressRelease Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:13 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/constellation-energy-partners-announces-new-credit-facility,1046166.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/richmond-fed-announces-officer-promotions,1057616.shtml RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announces the following officer promotions, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Roland Costa was named senior vice president and chief technology officer over the Currency Technology Office. Costa is a na... PressRelease Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:44 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/richmond-fed-announces-officer-promotions,1057616.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/consumers-union-urges-fed-to,1057021.shtml Group Calls on Fed to Strengthen Proposed Credit Card Regulations to Protect Consumers From Emerging Abusive Lending Practices WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers Union urged the Federal Reserve Board today to stop credit card com... PressRelease Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:09 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/consumers-union-urges-fed-to,1057021.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/wine-spectator-names-columbia-crest,1056968.shtml PATERSON, Wash. - Wine Spectator magazine, one of the most influential wine publications in the world, has named the Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon as the editors’ pick for the No. 1 Wine in the World for 2009. Equally noteworthy is that Co PressRelease Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:25 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/wine-spectator-names-columbia-crest,1056968.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/report-on-global-peak-oil,1054074.shtml Report on The Reality of Global Peak Oil Production, Oil Production/Reserve Insight and Valuation Review of Oil and Gas Producer Odyssey Petroleum Corp. (TSX-V: ODE) (Frankfurt: YQN) (US Listing: ODEFF) as Exceptional Risk-Reward Scenario./I/P PNew York, NY (PRWEB) November 19, 2009 -- ... PressRelease Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:04:56 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/report-on-global-peak-oil,1054074.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/jams-proposes-first-ever-international-mediator-in-reserve-policy,1058960.shtml NEW YORK and ROME, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- JAMS, The Resolution Experts, today circulated for comment the first-ever international Mediator-in-Reserve policy, which will streamline the transition to mediation for parties involved in arbitration. The appointment of a Mediato... PressRelease Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:48 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/jams-proposes-first-ever-international-mediator-in-reserve-policy,1058960.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/1058555.html Maasai Mara Game reserve, Africa's greatest wildlife reserve, presently rated as the New Wonders of the World, the home of Africa wildcats and big five is located 270 km away from Nairobi in the south Rift. Easily accessible by road, you are able to view plenty of things along the way and also make stop over. Highway signs on the location and distance from one town to the next are posted. Enchoro Camp is simply in the best location of Masai Maras Oloolaimutia gate to the world renowned and one of the best Game Reserve. Maasai Mara referred to as the new Wonders of the World. It offers panoramic views of Oloolaimutia hills on the East gate of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:33:05 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/1058555.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bofa-merrill-lynch-fund-manager,1051993.shtml NEW YORK and LONDON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of investors expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to hold off from raising interest rates until the second half of 2010, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for November. (Logo: PressRelease Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:33 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bofa-merrill-lynch-fund-manager,1051993.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/purchase-toy-at-knottrsquos-for,1048627.shtml Knott’s Berry Farm will look like Santa’s Toy Shop this year as it stocks hundreds of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. This year guests can simplify their holiday gift buying by purchasing a $15 gift from one of several merchandise locations in Knott&rs... PressRelease Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:46 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/purchase-toy-at-knottrsquos-for,1048627.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/nbpca-statement-regarding-federal-reserve-boards-proposed-rules-for-gift-cards,1048171.shtml MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirsten Trusko, President of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA), released the following statement in response to the Federal Reserve Board's announcement of newly proposed rules related to gift cards: "While w... PressRelease Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:11 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/nbpca-statement-regarding-federal-reserve-boards-proposed-rules-for-gift-cards,1048171.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/audit-the-fed-amendment-passes-house-committee,1056257.shtml WASHINGTON - Today, during the House Financial Services Committee markup of the Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, Congressman Ron Paul’s (R-TX) amendment to increase Federal Reserve transparency was passed by a vote of 43 to 26. During the proce PressRelease Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:07:45 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/audit-the-fed-amendment-passes-house-committee,1056257.shtml