Clean energy patents set record in 2009
The number of U.S. clean energy technology patents reached an all-time high in 2009. Last year, 1,125 such patents were granted by the U.S. Patent and Technology Office, topping 2008’s total by 200.
View Article‘Flag’ auction could set record for Johns work
NEW YORK CITY — Jasper Johns’ iconic painting of the American flag, in the collection of the late best-selling author Michael Crichton, could set a new auction record for the artist at a sale Tuesday...
View ArticleCatholic Family Center receives record donation
Catholic Family Center is the recipient of a $100,000 donation from Rochester attorney and property manager James Philippone. It is the largest personal donation in CFC’s history.
View ArticleRevised govt formula shows new poverty high: 49.1M
WASHINGTON — New census estimates show the number of Americans living in poverty is higher than previously known — reaching a new level of 49.1 million, or 16 percent. The numbers released Monday are a...
View ArticleAirlines collected record baggage fees in 2012
NEW YORK — U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year — the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. Passengers...
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