Copper pipe thefts more dangerous when natural gas is involved
Copper pipe thefts more dangerous when natural gas is involved
Many of the copper pipe thefts that have become a problem in the area have involved cutting into copper water lines in homes, but now there is a new wrinkle. Columbia Gas of Maryland is asking people to be vigilant because there have been cases of thieves cutting pipes carrying natural gas. That can be a dangerous practice, the utility said last week. When pipe carrying natural gas is removed …
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Charter schools deserve a boost
Creation of a charter school in New Jersey is no easy task, which is evident from the stories told over the years by founders of the 73 charter schools now open in the state, as well as the many other organizers whose proposed schools never got off the ground.
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China, Consumer Confidence: Coming Week
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The week between Christmas and New Year’s is unlikely to see lots of trading, but it will bring a raft of economic reports highlighting key issues for the market as it heads into the new year. This week, an upward revision to GDP helped the market to continue its recent rally. In the coming week, two key real estate indicators, the December Consumer Confidence Index, and …
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2011 a chance to turn the page on local economy
This was a tough year for Snohomish County’s economy. The government seized three local banks, saying they were unstable and forcing their sale. Two major new jet programs at the Boeing Co. stalled.
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