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The bridegroom, a graduate of Hamilton College, is the author of ''The New York Times Book of Wine.'' His father, who is retired, was a vice president of the RCA Corporation.

Alan Gotcher, chief executive of Reno-based Altair Nanotechnologies, said his company is designing lithium batteries that could power cars at conventional speeds and mileage ranges for as long as 15 years. Altair car batteries last up to 300 miles and can be recharged in eight minutes, he said. Ocean Power Technologies of Pennington, N.J., is designing buoys that can harness sea power. SunPower, of San Jose, Calif., makes and installs solar panels. GridPoint, of Washington D.C., aims to bring together energy from a variety of \"clean\" sources. GridPoint produces a refrigerator-sized appliance that can store energy and monitor its consumption, chief executive Peter Corsell said. A computer attached to the giant battery monitors energy the household consumes and when it uses it. Through a wireless connection to GridPoint, it also monitors the current price of energy, which can fluctuate as many as 37 times throughout the day, he said. The GridPoint appliance purchases power when it is cheapest, and stores it.

\"It's not just bad behavior, it's bizarre behavior,\" said Jessica Taylor, an analyst for the non-partisan Rothenberg Political Report. Five of the eight lawmakers who have resigned mid-Congress exited under an ethical cloud brought on by personal behavior outside the realm of elected office. \"Congress is endlessly entertaining, but when you have the average voter concerned about jobs, the economy, and health care and you see these antics in Congress, it certainly doesn't help boost confidence in the institution,\" Taylor said. Congress's approval rating was 17(PERCENT) in Gallup's most recent June survey. \"The bad apples that would usually stay or stick around are thrown out,\" [Ron Bonjean] said, \"After the scandals the Congress has had over the past couple years, there's just no appetite for lawmakers with politically destructive behavior to linger.\"

\"It's not just bad behavior, it's bizarre behavior,\" said Jessica Taylor, an analyst for the non-partisan Rothenberg Political Report. Five of the eight lawmakers who have resigned mid-Congress exited under an ethical cloud brought on by personal behavior outside the realm of elected office. \"Congress is endlessly entertaining, but when you have the average voter concerned about jobs, the economy, and health care and you see these antics in Congress, it certainly doesn't help boost confidence in the institution,\" Taylor said. Congress's approval rating was 17(PERCENT) in Gallup's most recent June survey. \"The bad apples that would usually stay or stick around are thrown out,\" [Ron Bonjean] said, \"After the scandals the Congress has had over the past couple years, there's just no appetite for lawmakers with politically destructive behavior to linger.\"

PHOTO; PVT. [Dennis Trest] Completes basic training AH: Rieger in Coast Guard Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Robert R. Rieger, son of Mary L. Jaeger of Ellicott City, reported for duty aboard the Coast Guard cutter Yocona, home-ported in Kodiak, Alaska. Seaman Rieger is a 1985 graduate of Mount Hebron High School. Fela is commended Marine Sgt. John Fela, son of Bertha A. Audit of Laurel, received a letter of appreciation for his professional performance of duties while assigned to Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. Sergeant Fela is a 1983 graduate of Hammond High School. Gaylor awarded medal Air Force Maj. Don K. Gaylor of Ellicott City was awarded the Air Medal while assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Major Gaylor was presented the medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Sprow receives award Navy Lt. Cmdr. Curt W. Sprow, a 1975 graduate of Howard High School, recently received the Navy Achievement Award. Commander Sprow was cited for superior performance of duty while serving aboard the amphibious transport dock, USS Cleveland, home-ported in San Diego. Gaither in infantry Marine Pfc. Michael F. Gaither, son of Roderick and Joann Gaither of Columbia, has completed work in the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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