Plastic News
- Offender throws jug at judge Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:56AMAt least five corrective services officers have had to restrain a man on remand after he threw a water jug at a judge in an ACT court room.
- Big boys and their Star Wars toys Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49AMWho spends P2,000 on a toy shopping trip? A sci-fi fanatic who wants to get a free Boba Fett figure with his purchases, for one.
- Vuvuzelas heading for India Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:44AMLoved and loathed in equal measure, the drone of the vuvuzela will resonate in India for the first time at the Commonwealth Games.
- 2 New Cases Of West Nile Found In El Paso Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMEL PASO, Texas -- Two new cases of West Nile virus - the third and fourth overall cases this year - have been identified in El Paso County. The third patient is a 34-year-old female who resides in the 79849 zip code. The fourth is a 78-year-old female who resides within the 79936 zip code.
- What to do before a hurricane Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMBreaking News: No Location United States The possibility of Hurricane Earl “visiting” New England this weekend, has residents thinking about emergency preparation. The state of Connecticut Web site has information about emergencies including hurricanes and related information. Related Related Question: Hurricane preparation read more
- Letters to the Editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:50AMAs the team stayed in Williamsport, Pa., a number of supporters went to the Community Theater in Fairfield to watch a screening of the Trumbull World Series win in 1989. What made this evening so special was that, while admission to this event was free, the audience was asked to donate whatever they saw fit to the Fairfield Challenger Little League team.
- Paleta California Co. Recalls Frozen Mamey Paletas: Salmonella Typhi Risk Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:49AMIn response to the voluntary recall by Goya Foods, Inc. of their frozen mamey pulp, Paleta California, Co. is voluntarily recalling its 4 oz. Mamey Supreme Cream Bar (frozen fruit bars also known as “paletas”) due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi.
- Morningland Dairy Recalls All Cheese Labeled as Morningland Dairy & Ozark Hills Farm Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:49AMMorningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, is recalling 68,957 pounds of cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and also has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
- Blog List Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:48AMAre you and your pets ready for hurricane season? We are entering the heart of hurricane season and according to Weather Channel statistics, we are already trending ahead of schedule.
- Merrick Boulevard gets three more trash cans Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:14PMOverflowing trash cans may soon be a thing of the past. PHOTO BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA Merchants fed up with overflowing trash cans along Merrick Boulevard are about to get some relief thanks to the efforts of City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) and the Queens Chronicle.
- In and Around the Chathams Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:03PMSATURDAY, AUG. 28 The Chatham Borough Farmers’ Market will be open for the 12th Saturday of its fourth season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28, at Railroad Plaza South and Fairmount Avenue. New Jersey peaches and tomatoes are a big draw at the market currently, and a “featured vendor” with the market all season is Tassot Apiaries of Buzzing Acres Farm in Milford, specializing in ...
- Angelini seeks underage tanning-bed ban Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:57PMBELMAR — A bill that seeks to bar children from using tanning beds in New Jersey on Tuesday met with mixed reaction from tanning salon owners.
- Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Review Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:50PMAudio plays a key part in the gaming experience, if most people know it or not. In single player, the audio immerses you into the scene, enhancing the story and game play. In multiplayer the audio works to your tactical advantage; hear the footsteps and gunshots of enemies.
- Close Harbour is state chowder champ Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:47PMSOUTHINGTON — A local seafood restaurant was recently hailed for having the best clam chowder in the state.
- Officials offer tips to avoid West Nile virus Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:37PMJust because temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean residents should drop their guard when it comes to protecting themselves from mosquito bites. The Georgia Department of Community Health has issued a press release warning Georgians to be on guard against West Nile Virus.
- Earthen pots make it tastier Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:34PMFOOD lovers will find it hard to walk pass the Mami Tanjung Corner without taking a second look at the earthen pots of food lining the table of the stall at the pasar Ramadan in Taman Tun Sardon, Glugor, in Penang.
- Plastic-bag ban up for state senate vote Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:32PMAfter a hard-fought battle, the state senate was expected to vote Tuesday night on a bill to ban plastic shopping bags.
- Lady Gaga, The RZA and Perry Farrell To Join Yoko Ono Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:54PMOn October 1 and 2 Yoko Ono will follow-up her Brooklyn concerts from earlier this year with performances at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. In February her Plastic Ono Band was joined by Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Gene Ween and members of Sonic Youth.
- National Grid replacing 40 miles of gas main Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:47PMYou may soon see some National Grid workers digging around your neighborhood.
- Evo Exhibits Releases List of Sustainable Booth Components to Create Green Trade Show Displays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:45PMSustainable trade show displays are having a rapid impact with exhibitors within the trade show market. Sustainable trade show booths are becoming more competitive with traditional exhibits with design, functionality and pricing. [PR.com]
- Proceed with caution when river crossing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:12PMFAIRBANKS -- The way Rocky Reifenstuhl sees it, there are two types of river crossings in Alaska.
- Plant exchange scheduled Sept. 11 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:10PMGAYLORD — The Edelweiss Garden Club will host its annual fall plant exchange from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 11, by the Pavilion on Court in downtown Gaylord.
- Plastic Bag Manufacturer Supports Ban Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:07PMOne of the biggest plastic bag manufacturers in the state is supporting the bill to ban single use plastic bags.
- Presales of Bamboo Bottle shooting up Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:04PMPORTSMOUTH — For eco-conscious consumers, few materials are as attractive as bamboo, which can grow 90 feet in nine months and meets the demand for sustainability.
- Residents voicing concerns over city’s sanitation pilot program Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:01PMIf a new proposal manages to push through, the sidewalk trash throughout Pasadena could possibly double for north side residents.
- $450,000 in heroin seized Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:01PMA West Virginia man is in jail after being arrested Monday with almost a half-million dollars worth of heroin in his possession, the largest amount to ever be confiscated in Fayette County history. Fayette County Drug Task Force Detective Ryan Reese said Gary A. Rose II, 24, of Morgantown, W.Va., was found with 1 pound of heroin during an undercover operation in Connellsville. One pound of ...
- New Agricultural Container Recycling Program Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:42PMProfessional agriculture and pest control applicators now have a place to recycle clean, triple-rinsed plastic pesticide and crop protection containers.
- Vegas police: Paris Hilton denied owning purse, cocaine Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:39PMLAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton denied owning the purse in which police say less than a gram of cocaine was found after a traffic stop on the Las Vegas Strip, according to an arrest report released Monday.
- City preps for floods, will close bridge Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:35PMConcrete barriers are going up, sandbags are being filled, and the Lowell Park gazebo now has water over its floor.
- A new crop of college freshman, nervous and excited, move into Burlington Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:32PMParents double-parked as newly anointed college freshmen unloaded pillows, egg-crate mattress pads and plastic storage containers outside the University of Vermont’s Harris-Millis Residence Halls on Friday morning.
- One more hit on the middle class Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:31PMLike a giant boa constrictor they are slowly, but efficiently, sucking the breath out of the lives of Ontarians and of the lifestyles they’ve come to know.
- CL&P, church team up to feed hungry Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:05PMBERLIN — The first day of packing food for starving children kicked off Thursday at the Connecticut Light & Power Co.’s warehouse.
- Paris Hilton Charged with Cocaine Possession Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:04PMHilton arrested in Vegas Amber Dover News has hit the media that heiress Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine. Her attorney, David Chesnoff, told The Associated Press on Saturday morning that he was still gathering the facts about the arrest.
- Fabric yo-yos go UP, down in popularity Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:03PMI’ve always liked yo-yos. I don’t mean the wooden ones that do “walk the dog” tricks. I didn’t play with them as a kid, mostly because I never understood the dynamics of those toys. How do you make that string loop around so the yo-yo keeps spinning? The yo-yos I prefer are little circles of fabric gathered by hand with needle and thread into a three-dimensional rosette.
- Police, fire briefs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:58PMCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. An Aug. 22 fire at Bombay Dining, an Indian-cuisine restaurant, has been ruled accidental, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
- CENTRAL JERSEY POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:37PMCENTRAL JERSEY — The following arrests were made in Central Jersey. BARRICADE SITUATION, 5:45 p.m. Friday.
- Giving a special singles party Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:24PMColumn by Marian Mundy -- The columnist can be reached atmarianhmundy@aol.com.
- Breakthrough in treating corneal damage Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:13AMThe new laboratory-made corneas have shown promising results in improving the sight of patients suffering from significant vision loss, a new study found.
- Rwanda cycles to the top Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:09AMUpstart riders bring competitive cycling to Africa. read more
- South Korea fears an Internet gaming overload Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:04AMOne Saturday this month, roughly 10,000 South Koreans interrupted their usual weekend activity of playing Internet games for ...
- Califon Kids Care Club helps many causes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:59AMCALIFON -- Students in Califon Kids Care Club took on a year-long schedule of community service projects to solve real world problems and to take active roles in communities they are members of.
- Lutheran Church in Avon has preschool openings Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:54AMLutheran Church, 2265 Garden Drive, Avon, (440) 934-4710. • There are a limited number of openings in our preschool classes this fall.
- Torture victim calls sentence for attacker too harsh Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:54AMSpecial to The Mercury WEST CHESTER — A woman whose boyfriend bound her with duct tape, stuck her in a dog cage, and told her he was going to kill her said the sentence imposed on him was "very harsh."
- Stores in Edmonds ready for ban on plastic bags Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:06PMOn Friday, Edmonds will be the only city in the state to make plastic checkout bags illegal.
- Venezuela pol raffles breast implants for campaign Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:06PMA Venezuelan politician is holding an unusual raffle to raise campaign cash. The grand prize: breast implants.
- Venezuela pol raffles breast implants for campaign Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:58PMA Venezuelan politician is holding an unusual raffle to raise campaign cash. The grand prize: breast implants. Raffle - Health - Breast - Venezuela - Surgery
- Right Now More>> Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:43PMCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - A Venezuelan politician is holding an unusual raffle to raise campaign cash. The grand prize: breast implants. For a little under $6 a ticket, donors get the chance to win the pricey operation free of charge.
- Stream cleaning Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:40PMIf Brittany May decides to write her “How I Spent My Summer 2010” memoirs, an accurate accounting would have to include this item: “pulled rusty microwave ovens, shopping carts and beer cans out of Johnson Creek in Gresham — on my birthday.” And this particular ...
- Lessons from a low-impact week Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:36PMWhat I learned from a week spent incorporating environmentally friendly habits into my daily life
- Bizarre Hotel No. 4 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:16AMThe Jungle Parks Resort , located in the rainforest in Wayanad, India, provides travelers with a firsthand view of clouds, tree tops and wildlife in tree house hotels found 90 feet above ground.
