String of 90-degree plus temps could set July heat recordTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:59AMMetro Detroit is amid what could be the worst heat wave in more than 20 years, sending utilities toward capacity and residents searching for relief. Temperatures hit 96 on Monday, the second consecutive day in the 90s. They could remain so through at least Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an advisory for excessive heat.
No storybook ending for BordersMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:07PMNEW YORK (STAFF & WIRE reports) - Borders closed its New Orleans and Metairie stores, and dozens of others months ago, in a bid to make itself profitable and find a buyer. However, there will be no storybook ending for Borders. The 40-year old book seller could start liquidating its 399 remaining stores as early as Friday. The chain, which helped pioneer the big-box bookseller concept, is ...
Mouser Electronics Online Event Draws 1600Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:11PMEAST GREENBUSH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics Online Event Draws 1600. Virtual event hosted by GlobalSpec provided educational forums, manufacturer and supplier content, expertise on latest technology trends in engineering.
PECO Customers Save $131 Million in Energy Costs Each Year with PECO Smart IdeasMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:44PMSince its launch in October 2009, PECO customers have saved more than $131 million dollars in energy costs by taking advantage of PECO Smart Ideas, the company’s highly successful suite of energy efficiency and demand response programs.
Research and Markets: Conductive Coatings Markets, 2010 and BeyondMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:20PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Conductive Coatings Markets, 2010 and Beyond" report to their offering.