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Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac
By Ron Scherer Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac. In advance of the storm hitting the New Orleans area, about half of the refineries in the storm's path had shut down for safety

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac
By Ron Scherer Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac. In advance of the storm hitting the New Orleans area, about half of the refineries in the storm's path had shut down for safety

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac
By Ron Scherer Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac. In advance of the storm hitting the New Orleans area, about half of the refineries in the storm's path had shut down for safety

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac
By Ron Scherer Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac. In advance of the storm hitting the New Orleans area, about half of the refineries in the storm's path had shut down for safety

Public-sector belt-tightening: Thrift or long-term drag on US economy?

Public-sector belt-tightening: Thrift or long-term drag on US economy?
By Ron Scherer This summer, firefighter Brian Lykins canceled his vacation to Nashville, horseback-riding summer camp for one daughter, and summer softball for another daughter. As for eating out: "It's something we seldom get to do," he says. The reason: Mr. Lykins, a single father with

Public-sector belt-tightening: Thrift or long-term drag on US economy?

Public-sector belt-tightening: Thrift or long-term drag on US economy?
By Ron Scherer This summer, firefighter Brian Lykins canceled his vacation to Nashville, horseback-riding summer camp for one daughter, and summer softball for another daughter. As for eating out: "It's something we seldom get to do," he says. The reason: Mr. Lykins, a single father with

Solar storm barreling toward Earth this weekend

Solar storm barreling toward Earth this weekend
By ALICIA CHANGAP Science Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - The space weather forecast for Earth looks a bit stormy this weekend, but scientists said not to worry. A solar storm was due to arrive Saturday morning and last through Sunday, slamming into Earth's magnetic field. Scientists said it will

Facebook Updates Its Anti-Cyber Bullying Feature

Facebook Updates Its Anti-Cyber Bullying Feature
CNN.com - Facebook is changing how bullying content is reported. It's giving users tools to better communicate their feelings and handle conflicts themselves. The changes are the result of collaborations with Yale, Columbia and Berkeley that involved months of research and focus groups

Solar, wind energy a missed opportunity for Cuba

Solar, wind energy a missed opportunity for Cuba
By ANDREA RODRIGUEZAssociated Press RAMON GORDO, Cuba (AP) - The sleepy country setting that farmer Juan Alonso calls home hasn't changed much since he was born 74 years ago, with the two rustic wooden houses nestled among palm trees against a backdrop of green hills and

Easy fix eludes power outage problems in US

Easy fix eludes power outage problems in US
By CHRIS KAHN and ERIC TUCKERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In the aftermath of violent storms that knocked out power to millions from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic , sweltering residents and elected officials are demanding to know why it's taking so long to restring