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New Penn State Altoona gym equipment helping offset carbon footprint

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State Altoona has partnered with SportsArt to bring sustainable gym equipment to the campus. The equipment helps offset the carbon footprint of the facility by using energy generated by people exercising. John Carey, director of recreational and athletic facilities, said up to 74 percent of the energy produced by gym users is captured, converted and returned to the grid as utility grade energy that is ready for use. Read More...

Outrage over Grand Prix disruption spurs petition seeking to halt Las Vegas race

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The optics were pure Las Vegas. The Formula 1 Grand Prix took over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip last November. What television viewers did not see was the effect on local traffic and small businesses. Now, Randy Markin of Battista's Hole in the Wall restaurant hopes that is about to change. It's amazing how they can destroy a town for an hour and a half race," said Markin. Read More...

Penn State's Parsons, Pitt's Twyman earn AP All-American honors

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No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Ohio State each placed three players on The Associated Press All-America first team released Monday. Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow of LSU highlights the first-team offense and Heisman finalist Chase Young of Ohio State leads the defense on the team presented by Regions Bank that was chosen by a panel of 15 college football poll voters. The top-ranked Tigers also placed receiver Ja’Marr Chase and cornerback Derek Stingley on the first team. Read More...