AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas unemployment rate has fallen for a sixth consecutive month to 7.1 percent in February as the state had a third straight month of job growth exceeding 20,000 positions. According to Texas Workforce Commission figures released Friday, the jobless rate was down from 7.3 percent in January and has dropped a full percentage point since August. The rate for the Austin area was a full percentage point lower than the statewide figure, and also down from a year ago when the rate was 6.8 percent. “Texas’ job growth over the past year points to a steady and sustained expansion of our state’s economy,” said Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken. “Texas has e Read more…
Lazy Brits who let utilities collect payments monthly could save £10.3 Billion a Year by giving themselves a direct debit detox, according to research from mobile network provider giffgaff. giffgaff say the British reluctance to switch suppliers when it comes to utilities, mobile phones and banking is leaving customers with outdated contracts and uncompetitive monthly tariffs. Mike Fairman, CEO of giffgaff, believes customers could solve this problem by clearing out their direct debts and shopping around for new contracts. He said, ‘It’s time for people to review their outgoings, realise where they’re not getting the best deals and start saving by switching suppliers.’ Those taking part in the survey estimated they could save £32.79 a month if they listened to Mr Fairman’s advice and switched to cheaper contracts. Customers 
A recent story in the NY Times provides some encouraging anecdotes about companies that are moving to take greater responsibility for recycling. Companies like Starbucks and Coca-Cola, for instance, are finding new — and in some cases profitable — ways to take responsibility for the waste that their product packaging generally becomes. More recycling generally means less waste, less energy used, and less pollution. 
Brig. Gen. John G. Ferrari, commanding general, White Sands Missile Range, visited the New Mexico State University Physical Science Lab and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Hangar for a familiarization tour last week.
New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Cabinet Secretary Timothy Hale also participated in the visit.
“We had a great exchange of information related to the unmanned aircraft program at the university,” said Steve Hottman, associate dean/deputy director of PSL. “Ther