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NEW DELHI: Environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan resigned from the Union council of ministers on Saturday, triggering speculation about the precise reason for why she had to step down from the coveted perch.

The minister with independent charge of the key ministry, whose resignation was promptly accepted by the President, said she wanted "to work for the party in view of the coming Lok Sabha elections".

For his part, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh complimented her 28-month stint in the government, and said she had been a valued colleague. "I am sure that your work for our party, for which you are leaving the government, will also be of immense value," he said.

But that did not quell the speculation that reasons for the resignation actually run deeper than the bonhomie on display between the PM and Natarajan would suggest.

Party and government sources said Natarajan had to quit because of specific complaints to both PMO and party leadership from corporate houses and industry about the delay in environmental clearances that were holding up high worth projects.

In fact, within hours of her resignation, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a business audience at FICCI, acknowledged unreasonable pendency in green clearances.

Rahul told the gathering, "Many of you have expressed your frustration with environmental clearances that are delaying projects unduly. There is excessive administrative and judicial discretion. The loopholes are so big you can drive a truck through some of them! Environmental and social damage must be avoided but decisions must also be transparent, timely and fair."

Natarajan's scalp was seen as an assuring signal to the industry to set the tone for Rahul's interaction. The Congress heir apparent has been meeting industrialists in groups for detailed discussions facilitated by nominated Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Ganguly. His reference at FICCI to the industrialists' "frustration with clearances" apparently flows from the feedback given to him during the interactions.

Many felt it was too much of coincidence that the minister had quit ahead of Rahul's visit to FICCI on Saturday evening.

They also did not find convincing that Natarajan's resignation was a precursor to an organizational restructuring which could see ministers leaving the government for party work ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Skeptics backed up their disbelief by putting forward several arguments. First, that ministers who are already deeply invested in the party work and are the most likely ones to be drafted for organizational duties; for instance rural development minister Jairam Ramesh, are still in government.

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Bloomington, MN (PRWEB) December 21, 2013

Award reflects companys consistently high level of customer service.

Snap Construction Inc has earned the service industrys coveted Angies List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013.

This award makes everything we do worth it. Our main objective since the beginning was to be the best in customer satisfaction above all else. It feels good to know we are on the right track. - Ryan Nelson, owner at Snap Construction

Only about 5 percent of the companies Snap Construction competes with in the Minneapolis metro are able to earn our Super Service Award, said Angies List Founder Angie Hicks. Its a mark of consistently great customer service.

Snap Construction earned the service award in the Minneapolis, MN area in the following; Roofing, Siding, Insulation, Gutter Repair and Replacement, Windows, and Energy Efficiency Auditing. Snap Construction is located in Bloomington, MN and serves the entire 7 county metro. For more information on Snap Construction you can visit them at http://www.snapconstruction.com.

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) December 21, 2013

In collaboration with The Doe Run Company (Doe Run), St. Louis-based Microgrid Solar is proud to be a partner in providing solar and energy efficiency upgrades at Herculaneum High School (HHS). Starting with conducting an energy audit of the high school campus in July 2012, Microgrid recommended the following projects for Doe Run to fund as part of several environmental investments they are making in the community:

75 kilowatts (kW) of solar capacity, including 25 kW roof-top arrays on the gymnasium and fine arts building, a 13 kW array with a battery storage component on the main building, and 6 kW solar canopies on the football stadium grandstand and cafeteria courtyard.

Interior lighting upgrades to replace all T12 fluorescent lamps with new, energy-efficient T8 lamps, including new fixtures where feasible. In addition, metal halide lights in the industrial arts shop and gymnasium were replaced with T5 high-output fluorescent fixtures, and incandescent exit signs were replaced with LED fixtures.

Exterior lighting upgrades, including the replacement of metal halide fixtures on the building walls and parking lots with new, high-efficiency LED fixtures. These new fixtures will not only provide significant energy savings, but will also save maintenance costs because the lamps have a 15-year life versus a 3 to 5-year life for the metal halide lamps and ballasts.

HVAC upgrades, including a new Variable Air Volume air handler in the D-Wing of the main building, and a new, high-efficiency boiler to heat the building.

With the completion of the project, the lighting and HVAC upgrades are projected to save the school more than $44,000 annually. The energy savings equivalencies will equal nearly 4 million pounds of CO2 avoided over the equipments lifetime, which is equivalent to 3.75 million miles not driven, or the planting of 280 acres of trees.

Steve ORourke, Vice President of Consulting Services at Microgrid Solar said, It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with Doe Run and Herculaneum High School on this project. This is a great educational opportunity and an excellent demonstration of how to combine renewable energy and energy efficiency to save the school over $2 million over the projected lifetime.

Doe Run funded the entire project, so HHS had no costs associated with the upgrades. Managing the entire project, Microgrid was responsible for the design, structural engineering, procurement of equipment, and construction of the arrays, as well as coordinating the engineers and contractors to design and install the equipment. The solar arrays will be maintained and monitored by Microgrid over a 20-year period using a prepaid lease funded by Doe Run.

We believe in providing our communities with support that brings a lasting benefit, said Gary Hughes, general manager of Doe Runs Metals Division. We appreciate all that Microgrid Solar has done to deliver not only long-term cost savings to Herculaneum High School, but also give students an opportunity to learn about renewable energy and potential careers in a growing field.

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The 2014 GMC Acadia Denali AWD is a significant improvement over the previous model. It looks better, drives with an air of confidence and feels significantly more comfortable inside. Sometimes changes to a vehicle seem minuscule and you are left scratching your head as to why did they bother. In this case, the new GMC Acadia will have you doing none of that, but instead you are more likely to be impressed with every turn of the steering wheel.

Performance comes in the form of a 3.6-litre V6 direct injection engine with dual exhaust. It highlights 288 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,400 rpm. This is no heavyweight in the power class, but its no featherweight either. Power is smooth and transitions competently through the 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

Four-wheel independent suspension feels pliable on all road surfaces. It gives and takes bumps and smooth pavement in equal stride. Where other SUV/CUV choices in the market seem to compromise on either on-road or off-road performance, the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali AWD is set on taking the middle ground. Steering is power rack-and-pinion with assist to make 2,219 kg feel light on its feet.

If you are a serious adventure seeker, the new Acadia Denali AWD may be a bit too tame. But then, how many buyers in this segment actually take any of todays utility vehicles off the beaten path is a constant topic for discussion. My opinion is a lot less than advertisers would have us think. Brakes are power 4-wheel disc and 4-wheel ABS. Hill Hold and Panic Brake Assist are standard. StabiliTrak and traction control are also included.

Exterior design details include LED signature headlights. Body coloured moulding, roof side rails, deep tinted rear glass and a rear spoiler are standard on the Denali edition. Unlike many previous GMC utility vehicles, the newest model has the appearance of a finely-tuned athlete wearing a stylish sports jacket and dress pants.

Safety is paramount with the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali AWD. Seating is available for up to 8 occupants. The new Acadia features multiple front, side and side curtain airbags, covering all three rows. Moving around in tight spaces is made easier in the Denali AWD with the rear vision camera. This feature offers such an advantage when parking or manoeuvring around town that I almost cant imagine a new vehicle without it.

Inside, remote keyless entry accesses standard programmable power door locks. Of course, windows are powered as well as the 8-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats. Comfy is a word I would use to describe the front seats, but not in the old-fashioned Lazy Boy style of yesteryear. Todays GMC Acadia and especially the Denali AWD, is well-crafted so as to encourage buyers of other makes to give it a try.

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Tri-zone climate control, Bose premium speakers, 2nd row audio adjustment and more are also included with the upgrade. In addition, they topped up our option list with a colour touch screen navigation system, full Bose 5.1 surround sound stereo, overhead LCD screen with headphones, white diamond tri-coat exterior paint and 20-inch chrome clad alloy wheels.

The 2014 GMC Acadia Denali AWD packs a lot in its svelte exterior shell. The drive is definitely GM, but not over-the-top North American as it has been in the past. This is a driver and passenger friendly utility vehicle that will carry a lot and do it with class. If you dont mind the high sticker price, this may be just the ride you and 6 or 7 of your family members and friends are looking for.

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