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He said the plant, which will open for business in April, will produce panels and other equipment for solar thermal generating plants. And he said AUSRA’s system is competitive with gas fired generating plants.
While coal-plant supporters argue theirs is still the cheapest method and gas plant backers say their plants produce half the CO2 coal does, O’Donnell said solar thermal beats that boast because it produces zero CO2.
And unlike either gas or coal, he said, once the plant is built, the cost of making electricity is set in stone.
Siting the plant in Las Vegas, he said, made sense because it’s basically at the center of the geographic area best suited to solar power.
“We see a market that is about to happen in a really big way,” said O’Donnell.
Most people, when they think solar, see photovoltaic panels that produce electricity directly from the sun.
In AUSRA’s solar thermal system, O’Donnell said the sun is focused by panels onto a tube filled with water to produce super-heated (700 degree) steam. The steam, he said, spins a generator that produces power. In addition to being much cheaper than solar panels, he said it has the advantage of working after the sun goe...
“It’s cheap and easy to store heat,” he said adding the system can continue producing power for some 20 hours without sunlight.
“California utilities are clamoring for this,” he said, pointing out that state has a statute that requires utilities to increase their percentage of green power a percent each year.
In fact, Gibbons said in his State of the State speech to lawmakers last January one of his goals was to make Nevada an exporter of power by developing solar, geothermal and other resources.
When AUSRA’s Las Vegas factory opens, one of it’s first jobs will be to build the equipment for a 177 megawatt generating plant for Pacific Gas & Electric in California. That contract was signed in November.
O’Donnell said California’s electric power market is 17,000 megawatts.
“Our estimate is that about one third of that investment could occur in Nevada,” he said.
Knauss’s credentials included runway shows in Europe, a Camel cigarette billboard ad in Times Square and — in her biggest job at the time — a spot in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated, which featured her on the beach in a string bikini, hugging a six-foot inflatable whale.
The year that Knauss — now first lady Melania Trump — got her legal residency, only five people from Slovenia received green cards under the EB-1 program, according to the State Department.
In all, of the more than 1 million green cards issued in 2001, just 3,376 — or a fraction of 1 percent — were issued to immigrants with “extraordinary ability,” according to government statistics.
Melania Trump’s ability to secure her green card not only set her on the path to U.S. citizenship, but put her in the position to sponsor the legal residency of her parents, Viktor and Amalija Knavs. The Washington Post reported earlier this month that the couple are now close to obtaining their own citizenship.
President Trump has proposed ending the sponsorship of relatives such as parents, slamming as “chain migration” the decades-long ability of U.S. citizens to assist relatives in obtaining legal residency.
Michael Wildes, an attorney for Melania Trump and her family, declined to comment on whether she sponsored her parents for green cards. He said he was not surprised that so few immigrants from Slovenia obtained EB-1 immigrant visas in 2001 because the requirements are stringent.
Morrison, the former congressman and immigration expert, said that Melania Trump’s résumé in 2001 seems “inconsistent” with the requirements of the visa.
“She was never a supermodel; she was a working model — like so many others in New York,” said one person who knew her in the 1990s and requested anonymity to discuss the first lady’s early years in the United States.
In 1998, at age 28, she began dating Trump after meeting him at a party, an association that raised her modeling profile. She started appearing on Page Six of the New York Post and in other celebrity columns on the arm of the real estate developer.
The accompanying article predicted that the political aspirations of Trump — then making a bid for the Reform Party nomination — could transform his Slovenian girlfriend into the first lady of the United States one day.
Missouri is launching an investigation into whether Google has broken its consumer protection and antitrust laws.
In a statement, the state’s attorney general, Josh Hawley, said that his office has issued a subpoena to the search giant earlier on Monday.
The investigation will seek to determine if Google has violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act — its principal consumer-protection law — and other state antitrust laws, according to a statement.
Hawley, who’s running for U.S. Senate next year, is launching the investigation at a time when America’s largest tech companies are facing considerable scrutiny from both parties for their position in both America’s corporate and civic spheres.
Late last month in hearings before the House and Senate, representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter were taken to task for their potential role in distributing Russian propaganda during the last Presidential election.
With the investigation, the state’s top lawyer will examine Google’s collection, use and disclosure of personal information; its “alleged misappropriation of online content from the websites of its competitors;” and its manipulation of search results to preference “websites owned by Google” and to “demote” websites tha...
In the announcement, Hawley’s office emphasized the historic $2.7 billion in fines leveled by the European Union against Google for its anti-trust practices and a complaint filed by the Electronic Privacy Information Center with the Federal Trade Commission on Google’s consumer tracking practices.
Also of interest to Hawley’s investigation is the roughly 70 percent of all card transaction information that Google collects.
We’ve reached out to Google with a request for comment and will update when we hear back.
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Can Dole Proposal Transcend Party?
I didn't vote for Bob Dole. But his suggestion of a joint resolution of condemnation as the most effective and sensible way to end the Clinton debacle (Op-Ed, Dec. 15) bears out his reputation for pragmatism and common sense.
Whatever one's views on the appropriateness of impeachment or the exact nature and extent of President Clinton's guilt, it seems there is virtually no chance that he will be removed from office.
At this point, Mr. Clinton's actual guilt and the Founders' intent when they penned the phrase ''high crimes and misdemeanors'' are purely abstract questions.
And although members of Congress vow that they are unaffected by partisan considerations, so far it seems that most Republicans think the President should be impeached and most Democrats think he should not be impeached.
That being the case, it appears that we are about to embark upon a wretched exercise that will cause the country great anguish, further weaken the Presidency and establishing the dangerous precedent that impeachment can be used as a political weapon.
YORK, Pa. - Alma Lopez stood outside the county prison here, where undocumented immigrants are jailed pending deportation, and broke into tears.
All around her, scores of activists unfurled banners emblazoned with inspirational messages, snapped keepsake photos with their smartphones, prayed, and sang in Spanish and English to support the 100 women who set off Tuesday on a 100-mile march to Washington.
The weeklong trek, which organizers are calling a pilgrimage, is designed to humanize the increasingly demonized national debate about immigration. Hoofing south through Maryland, the march is timed to end in Washington on the eve of Pope Francis' visit. Days later in Philadelphia, he's due to deliver a major address o...
Tuesday's send-off from a parking lot here was a somber pep rally of sorts. Processional standards billowed with papal messages from long bamboo poles. Across the blacktop, the prison's high chain-link fences bristled with razor wire.
Lopez, a native Mexican who lives in Northeast Philadelphia, had her year-old son, Yael, glued to her hip and two older children in tow. The gathering was especially moving because her husband, Javier, also Mexico-born, was just a few hundred yards away, locked inside York County Prison since his May 5 arrest by U.S. I...
Lopez last spoke to him by telephone last weekend.
"He's not a bad person," she said, looking toward the prison. "He just wanted to be with the family. He was working [as a tree trimmer] to send money to his mother, who has cancer, in Mexico."
Flanked by leaders of We Belong Together, the national nonprofit that organized the march, the Rev. Jonathan Sawicki of St. Mary's Parish in York offered opening blessings.
"What these women are going to do is give a very human face to what is too often seen as an abstract in the press," he said later in an interview. "You turn on the news, and oftentimes they are being vilified. These are good people. These are hardworking people. . . . They will, I hope, move hearts and minds and theref...
Amid the wars, poverty, and violence driving a worldwide refugee crisis, and the ordinary migration of people seeking better lives in America, the United States is contending with how and how much to overhaul its immigration laws, and what to do about the estimated 11.5 million people living here illegally.
Organizers said at least four people from New Jersey and five from Pennsylvania hope to complete the march, although they could not be immediately identified in Tuesday's crowd.
Playing a big role, however, is Pilar Molina, 29, of Norristown, who was second in line when the marchers, along with several hundred supporters who joined them for just the first four miles, set out about 10:30 a.m.
Molina, a member of the Philadelphia-area immigrant-rights group Juntos, said she will peel away from the group Wednesday because she is scheduled to testify about immigration at two congressional hearings. If possible, she said, she will rejoin them for the closing vigil in D.C.
Born in Mexico and brought to this country as a child, Molina qualified for a deferral from deportation in 2013 and runs Tortilleria La Familia grocery in Norristown.
Her husband, Israel Resendiz Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, was arrested by ICE agents in January 2013 on charges of repeatedly crossing the southern border illegally. One of those trips, Molina said, was to attend a family funeral.
Hernandez, who was jailed in York as well as at another country prison in Pennsylvania, engaged in a 19-day hunger strike to throw a spotlight on his case, and eventually was allowed to rejoin his wife and U.S.-born daughters, Caitlin, 10, and Ariana, 4, while his lawyer fights his deportation.
When Molina told his story publicly at the rally, adding how she had found comfort in her Catholic faith, the crowd cheered, "Sí se puede" - yes we can.
Samantha Herrera and Rosa Sanluis, members of Fuerza del Valle, a domestic workers center in the Rio Grande Valley, came from Texas to join the march. The National Domestic Workers Alliance, a union, provided scholarships for their airfare to Baltimore and chartered-bus transportation to York. Their local group held a ...
"We are here to raise our voices, along with the pope's," said Herrera, 23. "Global migration should be met with global compassion."
With two police cars escorting the marchers to manage the road traffic, the line stretched several hundred yards in the noonday sun, past strip malls and open fields.
Cynthia Swank of Lancaster was idling at a stoplight in her dark SUV when the parade passed by. She had seen news reports about the marchers.
"More power to them," she said.
The Sonoma sheriff’s office received a call about 8:30 a.m. Sunday from the boy’s grandmother in Guerneville, reporting that the child, Henry Massey, had been taken from his crib in her home. The grandmother, who has legal custody of the baby, believed Ashley, her 35-year-old daughter, had come to the home and taken hi...
An Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon for Ashley and her silver Subaru Forester.
Officer Greg Tassone, a CHP spokesman, said Ashley and baby Henry were found shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Tassone said there had been sightings of the vehicle near Grass Valley in Nevada County. Earlier Tuesday, a sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle near Downieville and tried to pull it over, but the driver fled. The vehicle later was found abandoned.
Mark Morris 70, Squalicum 53 – Madison Mosier made 5 of 6 3-point attempts and had 23 points for the host Monarchs, who led 39-22 at halftime. Josie Andert had 14 points for the Storm.
Meridian 62, Bothell Cedar Park Christian 33 – Freshman Jolee Sipma had 15 points to lead the host Trojans to a nonleague win. Meridian’s Taran Tutterrow was scoreless, but coach Mark Gilmore said she “caused havoc” on defense. Kyrin Baklund and Ellesse FitzGerald had 11 points each for the Trojans.
Lynden Christian 67, Bothell Cedar Park Christian 64 – Sophomore Cole Bajema had 15 of his 23 points in the second half and keyed a 19-point fourth quarter for the host Lyncs. Freshman Andrew DeVries added 17 points, and George DeJong had seven points and 10 rebounds for Lynden Christian.
Meridian 52, Lambrick Park 50 – Camden Burgess had 24 points to help the Trojans to their first win. Meridian led 21-3 after the first quarter, but the Lions came back behind five 3-pointers in the second quarter.
Bishop Blanchet: Katie Merrywell 0, Jessica Seagle 0, Maddie O’Neill 0, Ella DiPietro 6, Annie Maher 6, Jadyn Bush 24, Jillese Bush 10, Minnie Miller 0. Total: 18-45 9-17 46.
Lynden Christian: Torina Hommes 0, Isabela Hernandez 5, Josie Bocci 0, Riley Dykstra 8, Sam VanLoo 6, Riley VanHulzen 6, Avery Dykstra 15, Shyann Brandsma 0, Emmalee Bailey 0, Grace Sterk 0. Total: 14-42 11-12 40.
Squalicum: Shefka Williams 9, Mady Blackwell 6, Des’ree Henry 0, Mariana Madera 1, Deja Henry 3, Josie Andert 14, Carmi Fenner 9, Hannah Larkin 11. Total: 53.
Mark Morris: Kalina Makaiwi 7, Gabby Bennett 2, Madison Early 6, Madison Mosier 23, Kathy Allred 0, Sarah Russell 0, Alexis Troy 13, Madison Pond 3, Libby Bartleson 16. Total: 70.
Bothell Cedar Park Christian: Total: 33.
Meridian: Kyrin Baklund 11, Taran Tutterrow 0, Ellesse FitzGerald 11, Natalie Swanson 5, MaKenna Holz 1, Tanis Harrison 4, Emily Stuth 4, Kiana Gray 7, Jolee Sipma 15, Lindsey Moore 4. Total: 62.
Bothell Cedar Park Christian: Chase Witthuhn 6, Zach Fisk 5, Drew McLaurin 21, George Reidy 17, Andrei Leonardi 8, Jack Stiger 3, Jack Flynn 4. Total: 64.
Lynden Christian: Jordan Riddle 6, Cole Bajema 23, Andrew DeVries 17, Michael Lancaster 0, Luke Bos 0, Cristian Colwell 12, George DeJong 7, Joshua Westra 0, Bryce Bouwman 2. Total: 67.
Meridian: Bailey Hodge 7, Harlon Stuit 2, Tyler Linderman 6, Camden Burgess 24, Josh Plagerman 1, Warren Utschinski 4, TJ Dykstra 4, Zac Kinney 4. Total: 52.
Where everything is just beginning.
Chișinău can feel like a bumpy maxi-taxi ride: sweaty in the summer, muddy and soaked in winter, and crammed at peak hours, with a driver who counts the ticket money, talks on the phone and drives, all at once.
The diverse architecture reflects the different eras of Chișinău. Next to the concrete, grey brutalism of Soviet buildings and the modern high-rises, some architectural jewels have lasted throughout the city’s history – though some have been neglected. The recently restored National Art Museum showcases neoclassical st...
The museum was built in 1901 as a gymnasium for girls. Unusually, its construction was funded by a woman, Natalia Dadiani. She was married to a Georgian prince and was known for promoting women’s rights to education. When Moldova came under the control of the Soviet Union after 1945, the Central Committee of the Commun...
The song Sub Pielea Mea has seen the band Carla’s Dreams reach fame far beyond the borders of Moldova. The band members are known for their use of local slang and trademark look: during public appearances all the members paint their faces, and wear hoods and glasses to protect their identities.
Lately there always seems to be controversies surrounding the city’s mayor, whether it is about the potholes in the newly built road or him kissing a church icon. First elected in 2007, Dorin Chirtoacă has managed to secure his third mandate by convincing the electorate that otherwise the worst might happen: a pro-Russ...
On the edge of Chișinău lies the botanical garden. Sheltering countless species of flowers, both indoor and outdoor gardens, the venue is a perfect city escape.
With an obvious imbalance between development and sustainability, Chișinău is the most polluted city in the country. It is home to shrinking green spaces, a growing number of cars and one of the largest dumpsites in Europe. Despite NGO-led initiatives, the city lacks a coordinated green strategy.
What stands out, though, is rising bicycle ownership and interest in cycling: VeloHora, the largest cycling competition in eastern Europe, hosted 14,000 participants from Moldova and abroad this year on the streets of Chișinău.
In 2015 the French embassy in Chișinău found itself partially surrounded by a multistorey monster residential complex. This was despite a 2011 ban by city hall on constructions in Chișinău’s historical district. It’s reflective of a rising trend of unlawful, poorly planned developments in the city.
The April 2009 protests were explosive and unexpected. When the Communist party won a third term amid suspicions of fraud, winning almost 50% of the vote, peaceful protests started in the city, but the news spread fast on social networks and more young people took to the streets. Soon the situation degenerated into vio...
The journalist and artist Vasile Botnaru makes use of some good local wine to create his minimalist and picturesque paintings. He even made a political statement with his dry wine art, by creating a portrait of Russian government official Gennady Onishchenko, who was associated with imposing an embargo on Moldovan wine...
Inscribing the country’s national identity crisis on the city’s walls through graffiti. Moldova’s contemporary history has been a greatly politicised struggle between “Moldovanism” and “Romanianism”.
Fascinated with documenting the human side of post-communist countries, Ramin Mazur is an established photojournalist from Moldova. His works have been published in the Financial Times, Der Spiegel, the Telegraph and Al Jazeera among others, and have been displayed in exhibitions around the world.
Visit a range of festivals: the international documentary film festival Cronograf, shown in a communist-style cinema; the sweetest festival in eastern Europe, “Mai Dulce”; and follow KLumea for more festivals across Moldova. Finally, get a taste of underground culture at Zemstvei Museum, or enjoy a Dionysian experience...
Anastasia Costisanu is a freelance journalist and recent graduate in journalism, media and globalisation. You can follow her on LinkedIn here.
Just how vulnerable is your iPhone if someone wants to intercept your email or record your conversations? Pretty vulnerable.
While researching Fast Company ‘s December/January cover story I ran across a startling claim: some computer security professionals were boasting that they could turn an iPhone into a piece of spyware that can intercept a target’s voice mail and e-mail, hijack its Safari browser, and even surreptitiously record convers...
Of course, the Web is rife with braggadocio, and just because a few computer engineers could gin up an obscure software exploit or two didn’t mean anyone had actually unleashed any. Still, my editors and I wondered just how vulnerable is the “Jesus Phone” to an unscrupulous hacker? Could it really be turned into a tool...
So we purchased an iPhone for Rik Farrow, a UNIX specialist and consultant from Sedona, Arizona, and commissioned him to crack through its defenses, which he did using H D Moore’s Metasploit, a popular platform for testing security systems. The result is this video, in which Farrow was able to take complete control of ...
Now, our lawyer would like us to emphasize that Farrow was careful not to offer a cookbook, or how-to guide, on how to hack Apple’s touch screen marvel. He just showed what was possible. And we would also like to point out that the iPhone is no worse from a security perspective than other smartphones. Most, including t...
As for the iPhone, however, Apple engineers have made it easier to attack by running all software applications as “root,” which means they offer the same full-system privileges. Locate a security flaw in one — say, e-mail or the Web browser — you can control them all. Standard security protocol dictates providing layer...

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