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Daimler will pilot car2go program in Austin

March 30th, 2009

From Green Right Now Reports

Daimler has announced it will bring its car2go mobility concept to the U.S. by fall of this year. The first international pilot will start in Austin with an initial fleet of about 200 fuel-efficient smart fortwo cars.

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Some beauty products pose significant dangers

March 9th, 2009

Millions of women put on makeup every day, but you don’t think it could be hazardous to your health. Visit www.susanjeske.com for more information.

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Solar development company: Plant will create jobs

March 9th, 2009

By Steve Alberts
KVUE-Austin

AUSTIN — A company that has been given the go ahead to build a solar power plant for Austin says the plant will stimulate the local economy, but some nearby residents are not so sure.

Thursday, the Austin city council approved of plans for Gemini Solar Development Company to build a 30-megawatt solar power plant on 350 acres of city owned land near Webberville. Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan said it’s a significant step.

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