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China's Government has been Putting More Emphasis on Fuel Ethanol Development, as China is Lacking in Suitable Sources for Biodiesel Production (Business Wire)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ethanol is manufactured from microbial conversion of biomass materials through fermentation. Ethanol contains 35% oxygen. The production process consists of conversion of biomass to fermentable sugars, fermentation of sugars to ethanol, and the separation and purification of the ethanol. Fermentation initially produces ethanol containing a substantial amount of water. Distillation removes the majority...

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State Government Looks to Datacard Group for Driver's License Solutions (Business Wire)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

PermalinkTo save a permanent link to this news, right-click the dateline (Ctl-click on a Mac) to copy the link.State Government Looks to Datacard Group for Driver’s License Solutions MINNETONKA, Minn.--()--, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, announced that has selected the Datacard® SP75 Plus card printer for use in the Illinois, statewide driver’s license programs....

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Strikes disrupt transport and government services in Greece (Thaindian News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:05 GMT

DPA Athens, May 16 (DPA) Strikes by union groups upset by Greek government privatisation plans and pension reforms disrupted air transport, bank and state services Thursday. Ships remain anchored at the ports of Pireaus near Athens and in the northern port city of Thessaloniki and state carrier Olympic Airlines cancelled 40 flights and rescheduled another 24. Greek [...]

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Vietnam: Media versus government (Global Voices Online)

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:01:36 GMT

The Freedom Against Censorship Thailand or FACT mentions the confrontation of state-controlled newspapers and the Vietnam government over the arrest of reporters who wrote about a corruption scandal.

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Myanmar: Government information website (Global Voices Online)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:56:20 GMT

In case you are looking for the Junta's official mouthpiece, visit myanmar.com.

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According to liberals: It's the place of the government to change our sex upon request. (ProudToBeCanadian Blog)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:36 GMT

... like the massive Canadian gay industry were influencing Smitherman—and his entire far-left Liberal government. Vote liberal. Get more of this. .

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Government's liquor policy refuses to come of age (http://www.dolbajao.com/rss.php)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:46:58 GMT

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"Local citizens and governments can protect private property from 'high-handed' governmental takeovers..." (TTC News Archives)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:23:00 GMT

... with over 30 years experience as a planning and zoning officer in Idaho, explain how local government and citizens banded together through a SRPC to protect private land and grazing rights. Dan Bayfield an attorney and President of the American Land Foundation in Taylor followed Grant. Bayfield presented a comprehensive step-by-step outline on forming a SRPC. Trey Duhon , a Waller attorney...

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LGBT celebration planned at Santa Clara County government building tonight (Sal Pizarro's Blog)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:15:08 GMT

I just got word from well-known LGBT advocate Clark Williams that a rally to celebrate the California Supreme Court's decision to overturn a ban on gay marriage is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday night at the Santa Clara County government building at 70 W. Hedding St. in San Jose. You can check out the Mercury News’ coverage of [...]

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President Tom Cruise to Overthrow Secret Government [Casting Couch] (Film School Rejects)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:17:16 GMT

... secret cabal lead by Denzel Washington, who makes a habit of eliminating any threat to the Secret Government. Conspiracy nuts rejoice as this is the mack daddy of American conspiracy theories, one that has been around since pretty much America’s birth, with rumors of Free Masons and the like. Sounds pretty cool to me. Source: MovieHole Related Reading: Tom Cruise’s Valkyrie Pushed to 2009...

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Local Government Reform (Weapons of Mass Discussion)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:54:00 GMT

... point of view, I really don't like this consolidation. Granted, I'm all for eliminating government jobs, and why not start nearer to the top than what we're seeing in Butler County . Unless county commissioners become MUCH more involved in the details of how the counties are being run than they are right now, I just do not like the lack of oversight. Although, I must admit that the idea...

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Talks set on new government for Lebanon (OTB News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:29:02 GMT

The deal, which follows a burst of street battles, is seen as a boost to Hezbollah. Lebanese factions took another major step toward calming a flare-up of sectarian and political violence Thursday [...]

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House passes local government benefits bill (Eleventh Avenue South)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:21:27 GMT

The Minnesota House passed a bill Thursday that would allow local municipalities to offer benefits to whoever they decide. A unique set of Minnesota statutes prohibits municipalities such as towns, cities and counties from providing benefits to anyone other than...

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Is government's rosy data in step with reality? (MSNBC.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:45:02 GMT

How can government data say inflation seems tamer when milk and gas both cost almost $4 a gallon? It makes you wonder if the government is performing a statistical sleight of hand.

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Friedman Day shows government just keeps growing (ScrippsNews)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:07 GMT

On Monday, Americans finally will start working for themselves rather than for their government masters. This milestone arrives two days later than in 2007, clearly proving that the era of big government is back with a vengeance. read more

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Statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, On the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Nursing Home Oversight Report (PR News Wire )

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: "Today's GAO report points out yet again that we need comprehensive reform of the survey and certification of nursing homes in this country. If we want to assure quality and safety for nursing home residents, we need to rethink our...

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Iraqi Government To Members Of Mahdi Army In Baghdad: Money For Your Weapons (Memri Latest Blogs)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:07:51 GMT

A senior Iraqi Army official has said that so far, the ceasefire agreement with the Sadrist militias has not been implemented, and that attacks on army forces are continuing. He said that the Iraqi authorities have decided to open centers for ... May 15, 2008, 12:25 pm

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Conservatives Call for More Government Action on C. Difficile (Red Orbit )

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:44 GMT

Conservatives Call for More Government Action on C. DifficilePosted on: Thursday, 15 May 2008, 15:00 CDTBy THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory is calling on the province to take the C. difficile outbreak that's lead to 120 deaths at Ontario hospitals more seriously. In a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty Thursday, Tory called on the government to launch...

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Cleaning up government [Blue Jersey - Front Page] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:52:30 GMT

In what might seem like a surprise to progressives, The Asbury Park Press has come out for one of the most important good-government reforms tried by the state. The Press -- which takes the same position as my papers, the South Brunswick Post and The Cranbury Press -- calls for the continuation and expansion of the state's clean election program. The Press says Money for Clean Elections must...

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GAO Reports on Government Use of Credit and Debit Cards (Payment News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:48:23 GMT

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a new report today titled "Credit and Debit Cards: Federal Entities Are Taking Actions to Limit Their Interchange Fees, but Additional Revenue Collection Cost Savings May Exist" .

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