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More than 60 percent of the toy companies GoodGuide has studied have recalled toys in the past two years, and nearly 85 percent of toys rated on the site contain a chemical such as lead, arsenic, cadmium or mercury, the company said. New federal safety regulations won't apply to toys manufactured before February 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
HAWAII AUTO SALES DECLINING Dec 12, 2008
Among dealerships, Servco Pacific Inc. last month announced it was laying off 118 workers, most of which were at its automotive division; Jackson Auto Group closed its Jackson Lincoln Mercury Isuzu dealership near Honolulu Airport at the end of August ... Bill Wiltshire, general sales manager at Honolulu Ford Lincoln Mercury, said the majority of what was sold last month were light trucks or SUVs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mike & Mike in the Morning to air from 2009 Classic Dec 12, 2008
Official sponsors for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic: Toyota Tundra, Advance Auto Parts, Berkley, Lowrance, Mercury, Purolator, Skeeter and Yamaha. to JOIN BASS. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
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Paul Hamilton, General Manager of Ionia Ford Mercury, shows off one of the new Ford vehicles at his dealership ... There's buyers in Ionia, Paul Hamilton, Ionia Ford Mercury General Manager said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Ford bet on credit for revamp pays off, for now Dec 11, 2008
In 2006, the chief executive fresh from Boeing Co. wanted to concentrate on making smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, matching production with consumer demand, and focusing on the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands. The company has announced the closure of 17 factories and eliminated 50,000 jobs since its latest restructuring started in 2005, many through buyout and early retirement offers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Ford's Gamble to Leverage Assets for Debt Pays Off Dec 11, 2008
In 2006, the chief executive fresh from Boeing Co. wanted to concentrate on making smaller, more fuel efficient cars, matching production with consumer demand, and focusing on the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands. The company has announced the closure of 17 factories and eliminated 50,000 jobs since its latest restructuring started in 2005, many through buyout and early retirement offers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Where the world dumps its garbage Dec 11, 2008
Nobody knows for sure, but evidence suggests most of the discarded components are dumped locally, despite the substantial risk that the waste, laden with toxic lead, mercury and cadmium, will contaminate local soil and water supplies. Although Chinese officials have recently stepped up efforts to enforce a longstanding ban on e-waste imports, there has likely been more than enough damage inflicted to last generations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Complaints prompt state investigation of Premier Auto Group Dec 11, 2008
Premier Auto Group also owns Beaverton Lincoln, Beaverton Mercury, Beaverton Mitsubishi, Premier Hyundai of Milwaukie, and Hillsboro Hyundai. Hillsboro Hyundai and Premier Hyundai are also under investigation. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
End of production line for 2 models at Ford plant Dec 10, 2008
(Crain's) Ford Motor Co. said it will discontinue production of the Taurus X crossover wagon and the Mercury Sable sedan at its Chicago Assembly Plant early next year. Production of the Taurus X will cease in February, followed by the Sable in April. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Children's Health Dec 10, 2008
A new study published in the January 2008 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry found the prevalence of autism cases in California children continued to rise after most vaccine manufacturers started to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal in 1999, suggesting that the chemical was not a primary cause of the disorder ... The latest findings failed to convince some parents and advocacy groups, who have long blamed mercury, a neurotoxin, for the disorder. (CNN -- Health)
Dealerships to honor England's warranties Dec 10, 2008
We'd be glad to take care of any problems, said Mike Carson, general manager of Cleveland's Cannon Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, LLC. ... We want to take care of the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury customers, said Carson. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Wal-Mart To Sell iPhone Dec 9, 2008
The San Jose Mercury News reported late Friday that store employees in California said the phone would be on sale by the last week of December, and maybe before Christmas. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would be the second independent retail chain after Best Buy Inc. to sell the phone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Secret is out: Wal-Mart to start selling iPhone Dec 9, 2008
The San Jose Mercury News reported late Friday that store employees in California said the phone would be on sale by the last week of December, and maybe before Christmas. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Auto dealers making deals Dec 9, 2008
"The H3, he said, "gets better mileage" than some other sport utility vehicles. And a new Hummer pick-up model is seeing popularity. "We're selling every one that's coming in - right now - in the middle of the depression," he said.Whittaker's contention is that Hummer turned out to be "one of the more progressive brands," stopping production on the original model, scaling back production on the H2 and introducing a more affordable H3.The fact is that automobiles are necessary, especially for... (Niles Star, MI)
Challenges To Environmentally Responsible Energy Use In Today's Society Dec 9, 2008
His laboratory is working on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that use even less energy than fluorescent bulbs, contain no mercury or other heavy metals, have a superior color spectrum and last around 25 years. Thompson s most recent major study on OLEDs appeared in the journal Nature. (Science Daily)
Iolo Helps 21 Million Consumers and Businesses Extend their PCs' Life beyond the National 30-Month Average Dec 9, 2008
With only 18 percent of the 2,300,000 tons of computer waste generated each year being recycled, System Mechanic can save countless computers from joining the 82 percent of discarded machines that end up in landfills, frequently located in third world countries, where they release hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium and brominated flame retardants. According to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, there are 500 million obsolete computers in the U.S. alone. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Website identifies toxic chemicals in toys Dec 9, 2008
Just in time for holiday toy purchases, the Michigan-based Ecology Center has released its second annual consumer guide to what toxic chemicals have been found in toys, including lead, mercury and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). lets consumers search a database of over 1,500 toys that have been tested by an X-ray fluorescence analyzer to find out what's on or near the surface. (Yahoo News)
AP Interview: Marines seek to ease strains of war Dec 9, 2008
Mercury Dealers Cutting Prices to Meet Goals. Get Our Lowest Price. (Yahoo News)
Maine mercury cleanup contested Dec 9, 2008
BANGOR, Maine (AP) A federal judge has refused to block Maine environmental regulators from enforcing a mercury cleanup order at a former chemical plant's Orrington landfills ... The order calls for removal of 370,000 tons of mercury-laced soil ... The company says the DEP-ordered excavation would expose the public to mercury that's already secured. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
American carsfight perceptionof lower quality Dec 8, 2008 $99 Iphone For Xmas? Dec 8, 2008 Sideline recyclers Dec 7, 2008 Big Three's troubles no small worry for local dealers Dec 7, 2008 With auto execs begging for money, U.S. carmakers show off their newest Dec 6, 2008 Ford banks on new Fusion Dec 6, 2008 Oregon Recreation Report Dec 6, 2008 Lord of the dance Dec 5, 2008 Time to put the heart back into the economy Dec 5, 2008 England dealership closes doors Dec 5, 2008 Economic Hard Times Mean Good Times for Local Car Buyers Dec 5, 2008 Washington task force releases climate change report Dec 5, 2008 Auburn auto dealer shuts down Dec 4, 2008 Carmakers face questions about brands Dec 4, 2008 Smart switching could solve communication tangle Dec 4, 2008 Climate change matters; does the UN? Dec 3, 2008 US Automakers Ground Jets for Trip to Washington Dec 3, 2008 Police Investigate Three Morning Robberies Dec 3, 2008 Temperatures heading down Dec 2, 2008 Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit Dec 2, 2008 Ford weighs Volvo sale amid industry crisis Dec 2, 2008 Shoppers cautious with gadget buys on Black Friday Dec 2, 2008 First PersonNow hear this (2) Dec 2, 2008 Speedway operators face lease renewal Dec 2, 2008 Ad firm scores Carls Jr. account Dec 1, 2008 It's painful to watch passing parade of change Dec 1, 2008 Real rink rats play shinny Dec 1, 2008 The Man Behind The Curtain Nov 30, 2008 Venus, Jupiter will 'shine' Monday night Nov 29, 2008 What will drive visitors to an auto show these days? Nov 28, 2008 LOCAL IMPACT OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER BANKRUPTCY OR BAILOUT STILL UNCERTAIN Nov 28, 2008 Vehicle Preview 2009 Nov 27, 2008 Thanksgiving in space: irradiated, freeze-dried Nov 26, 2008 Along the Way: The tragic decline of the American auto Nov 26, 2008 Metals runoff at state pier too high Nov 26, 2008 Amid crisis, automakers look green in L.A. Nov 25, 2008 Bay Area seeks to become electric-car capital Nov 25, 2008 Leadership, one day at a time Nov 23, 2008 Frozen fishing Nov 23, 2008 Consumers a reluctant bunch at LA Auto Show Nov 23, 2008 Reign of cats, dogs in holiday windows Nov 23, 2008 Recycling Corner Nov 22, 2008 Hecker closes 6 dealerships, sells 3 more Nov 22, 2008 Girl Driver, USA: Whirr! We are all going electric Nov 22, 2008 Denny Hecker announces closings of 6 dealerships Nov 22, 2008 Potluck in, parties out as Hawaii offices plan for holidays Nov 21, 2008 Chopper gives law agencies a big edge Nov 21, 2008 Business Is Off, Auto Dealers Say Nov 21, 2008 Not in My Backyard: Stopping Illegal Export of Junked Televisions and Computers Nov 20, 2008 GM, Chrysler Scale Back Glitz at LA Auto Show Nov 20, 2008 Canadians carrying less lead Nov 20, 2008 Sewage spills rocks Dbn Nov 20, 2008 The making of the green issue Nov 20, 2008 Council moves to nix narrow alleys Nov 20, 2008 Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com(R) Releases 2009 Residual Value Analysis Nov 19, 2008 Ford's new hybrids tell Toyota: Catch me if you can Nov 19, 2008 Hurricanes bracing for cold night in Atlanta Nov 19, 2008 NMSU Exceeded Mercury Limit Nov 19, 2008 More of this story Nov 18, 2008 Ford introduces 2010 Mustang at LA Auto Show Nov 18, 2008 Council will vote on new recycling rules Nov 18, 2008 Formation Resolves Appeals With Environmental Groups on Idaho Cobalt Project Nov 17, 2008 Study: Vitamin C, E Pills Don't Stop Cancer Nov 17, 2008 Gas prices continue free fall Nov 16, 2008 Despite the perception cash not available, buyers can get loans Nov 16, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
This week: Arts and entertainment picks Dec 8, 2008
Jane M. Hightower, a San Francisco doctor of internal medicine and author of "Mercury: Money, Politics and Poison," will discuss the full scope of fish contamination - the info that we're not getting from the government or the grocer. $8-$15. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Apple is offering a discontinued 4-gigabyte version priced at 99, said the San Jose Mercury News. Wal-Mart had no comment on the report. (New York Post -- Business)
Besides the bulky size of the electronics taking up space, a lot of their materials include small amounts of hazardous materials like lead and mercury that, in larger quantities, could harm the environment, Jimison said. With customers asking Jimison about how to recycle their old computers, he realized there was a demand for a recyclable service. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Brad Akins, owner of the Akins Ford, Dodge, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Jeep and Mazda dealerships in Winder and Athens, doesn't think America's auto industry needs to fail completely before beginning to rebuild. Just talking to Congress about restructuring is a move in the right direction, he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ford engineer and hybrid specialist Gil Portalatin was on hand to explain the company s latest efforts at fuel efficiency namely the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, the company s two latest hybrid sedans. We are the second largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles on the planet, said Portalatin. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
The 2010 Fusion and its Mercury counterpart, the Milan, get new aerodynamic front and rear sheet metal, more powerful yet more efficient engines, six-speed automatic and manual transmissions and vastly improved interiors as Ford aims at the top-selling Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Ford also introduced a revamped Mustang at the California show, refreshed in an effort to compete with new muscle car competitors the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Anglers should be aware that recent testing by the Department of Human Services has found elevated levels of mercury in smallmouth bass at Emigrant, and a health advisory has been issued recommending limits on consumption of all fish from Emigrant except rainbow trout. Information on the Emigrant Reservoir advisory, along with general information on mercury and fish can be found on the DHS Web site. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
" As a result, acts such as Nevereverland headliners the Presets and fellow Australasians playing the event, such as Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Van She and Bumblebeez, have been allowed to blossom into some of the world's most exciting dance-pop acts. It's no wonder the few overseas acts playing Nevereverland include the reputable likes of Hercules And Love Affair, representing the US's coolest electronic label, DFA Records, and Britain's Mercury Prize-winning Klaxons - one of a handful of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mercury Centre research shows credit unions and mutual building societies have had limited exposure to the toxic loans now crippling lenders in the US, Britain and Europe, largely because of their reliance on member funds. They stuck to their knitting, focused on member benefits and delivered safe and competitive banking options. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The closest Ford dealerships to Greenville are Cleveland's Cannon Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, LLC and Dumas Ford in Dumas, Ark. The closest Honda dealerships are Vicksburg Honda in Vicksburg and Patty Peck Honda in Ridgeland. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Dublin Ford Lincoln Mercury ... Ford Motor Company may make the vehicles, but Dublin Ford Lincoln Mercury will make the difference. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
DW wrote on Dec 4, 2008 12:56 PM:" O.K. here I go shouting from the mountain tops again. MAN IS NOT CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING!!! Or any other type of climate change. How long are we going to let this type of hysteria scare people into tinker toy cars, lights bulbs with mercury in them, cap and trade of CO2, and using energy sources that are very expensive to produce. It is mind boggling that people actually believe we are ruining the planet. At the same I want clean air, clean water, and a dose of... (Longview Daily News, WA)
The closure of Auburn Buick Pontiac GMC follows the shuttering of Auburn Nissan and Maita Ford Mercury this year. A Volkswagen store, which had once been part of Crossroads, also closed, Snyder noted. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
"Look at Mercury. People say 'Drop Mercury, drop Mercury.' Well, Mercury is allied with Lincoln dealers, and so if you take Mercury away, that takes away volume from Lincoln dealers. And the cost of developing Mercuries is zip because it is a derivative of Ford.," he said. Another consideration, he said, is plant capacity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The islands' chief medical officers say that pilot whales should no be considered longer fit for consumption, partly due to unhealthy levels of mercury. More sea and land animals live on the South Orkney Islands than on the tropical Galapagos Islands, a new survey shows. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
The United Nations Framework on Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that met last December in balmy Bali opened on Monday in Poznan, Poland, under misting skies with the mercury hovering just above freezing. Compared to Bali, the temperature at this UNFCCC meeting promises to be lower by several measures. (Asia Times Online)
Automakers "should not be afraid to acknowledge their mistakes," said Adam Mendelsohn, a partner in Mercury Public Affairs and former communications director for California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. "It's not necessarily a weakness. It's actually a positive. It will send a very clear message that they intend to make changes.". (ABC News -- Wire)
The first robbery occurred at the Shell gas station in the 5000 block of Mercury Boulevard, the second occurred about fifteen minutes later at the Seven-Eleven store in the 11500 block of Jefferson Avenue and the third occurred about five minutes after the second in a commercial parking lot in the 900 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. In all three cases, the suspects are described as black males, in their late teens to early twenties. (WTKR.com, VA)
You'll need a jacket when you go to work this morning, and you may need long johns before Thursday when a warming trend pushes the mercury closer to normal temperatures for early December. "It's going to be pretty chilly," said Tim Sedlock, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Melding them into a single entity could buff up its best brands, like Chevy, Ford and Cadillac, while leaving the clunkers (Pontiac, Mercury, Saturn, et al.) by the side of the road. It would take a healthy dose of Nietzsche's "creative destruction," but that's preferable to total destruction, especially when you're talking about an industry that supports 2. (MSNBC -- Politics)
For example, Fords Taurus sedan, Taurus X crossover vehicle and Mercury Sable sedan are built on Volvo chassis, but Tynan said Ford can maintain manufacturing relationships long enough to transition the vehicles to new platforms. I think theres enough mutual benefit going back and forth. (MSNBC -- Politics)
San Jose Mercury News Monday 01st December, 01:34:03 PM. San Jose Mercury News Monday 01st December, 01:35:06 PM. (Yahoo News)
My mother was summoned when the thermometer s mercury climbed to a dangerous level. Outraged at the neglect and alarmed by my condition, she demanded the name of the top ear specialist in town. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Electronics often contain harmful materials such as lead and mercury and should be recycled, according to Solid Waste Division Manager Cynthia Langston. Contact city reporter Christine Robinson at (307) 266-0639 or. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mercury Mambo will handle Texas business ... Nick Simonite Liz Arreaga (center) of Mercury Mambo shows off the type of work it will produce for Carl;s Jr. restaurants ... The popular West Coast burger chain recently tapped Mercury Mambo to handle spreading its brand in Texas. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
" Ellis Brooks and his Chevrolets were part of the fabric of the Bay Area life, background music to life in the city, like foghorns, or sirens, or all-news radio. Ellis Brooks, which now sells other General Motors cars as well as Chevrolets, is quitting the new-car business in the middle of December. Now the business will sell only used cars. It's a complicated story, involving an underfunded pension fund, an argument with the union, a difficult business climate in San Francisco, the decline of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
When the mercury is dropping faster than the TSX, you'll find me on the outdoor ice ... I'm talking outdoors, real ice, real weather, when frostbite is an issue, when the mercury is dropping faster than the TSX. Now, that's real hockey. (Globe and Mail)
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By month's end Jupiter meets up with another planet Mercury but by then Jupiter is also descending deep into the glow of sunset. In January, Jupiter will be too close to the Sun to see; it's in conjunction with the Sun on Jan. 24. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Civic is right up there, too, and folks will want to take a look at Nissan's Altima along with Escape and its Mercury (Mariner) and Mazda (Tribute) siblings. Also, a growing number of GM vehicles, including the Malibu sedan and an array of pickups and SUVs, are now available with hybrid technology. (Boston Globe)
The biggest risk a dealership faces is that if one of the big three declares bankruptcy, consumers will be less likely to buy from dealerships associated with the manufacturer, said Henry Ford Trotter III of Trotter Ford Lincoln Mercury. People are certainly more mileage-conscious even with fuel prices lower, said Trotter. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New Car Preview from FLORIDA TODAY. Updated November 27, 2008. (Florida Today)
The meals are light-years away from the mush squeezed out of aluminum tubes that Mercury astronauts consumed during NASA's first manned flights, or even the pureed shrimp cocktail and squeeze-tube apple sauce of the Gemini program. Now the shuttle astronauts pick their daily menus before going up in space. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Chrysler and the rest. survive. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
However, storm water runoff from the state pier has consistently been shown to contain aluminum, copper, zinc, iron, lead and, occasionally, mercury, the Maguire report indicates. "The port hasn't taken this seriously," Irwin said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Detroits lone representative at the show, Ford Motor Co. no doubt winced at the sight of Hondas Insight Eco Assist because they introduced a very similar system, called EcoGuide, on its new Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid models. Fords midsized hybrid sedans lead the market in their ability to drive on electric-only power, which they can use at speeds up to 47 miles per hour. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The San Jose Mercury News reports that, since its founding in 2007, Better Place has raised. Mr. Agassi says he has backing from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and the Macquarie Capital Alliance Group. (Christian Science Monitor)
-- David Satterfield joined the Silicon Valley/San Francisco office of Sitrick and Co. He previously was managing editor of the San Jose Mercury News. -- Paul Sansone was named chief financial officer at San Francisco's Better World Books. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
We all know you'd have to be at least somewhat off-kilter to even consider fishing when the mercury plunges so low your glasses regularly steam and the guides on your rod are destined to ice up time and again; when the mere thought of tying a fly on is painful; and when your day is sure to be interrupted by a series of long jogs down the bank or that peculiar two-step performed by winter fishermen, the one designed to send blood to frozen extremities and jump-start your stalled circulation. But... (Anchorage Daily News)
company showed off redesigned Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans unveiled Wednesday, including hybrid models that can go up to 700 miles on one tank of gas. It also sported a giant Mustang display and a miniature Fusion race car track. (Anchorage Daily News)
FromSan Francisco Ford Lincoln Mercury. 2004 Corvette. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Melrose Recycling Committee runs an electronics recycling event at the City Yard five times a year, a time when residents can bring in items that are not picked up curbside, including electronics, tires, mercury-containing items, certain batteries, and dried-out latex paint ... Mercury items include fluorescent lights and disc batteries. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
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Coming to showrooms in 2010: Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids. BMW, VW and Mercedes plan to hang their hybrids on diesels--concept BMW X5 and VW Golf diesel hybrids were shown in Geneva this year. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
The dealerships that will be shut down Saturday are the Blaine Bargain Lot, Forest Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mitsubishi, Monticello Dodge Ford and Mercury Suzuki Kia, Rosedale Hyundai, Shakopee Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and Stillwater Ford Lincoln Mercury. Hecker will continue to run seven car dealerships, six in Minnesota and one in Los Angeles, including: Brainerd Hyundai, Brainerd Toyota, Inver Grove Heights Toyota, Los Angeles Hyundai, Pine City Car and Truck City, Southview Chevrolet, St. Cloud... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
I just can t justify a party, because there have been too many people who have lost jobs and are working shorter hours, said Joe Hanley, president of the dealership, which sells Ford, Mercury and Lincoln. As much as I hate doing it, it s extremely difficult in the car business right now. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Among other things, Metro One, run by Mercury Aviation in Flowood, is outfitted with stabilizing binoculars, advanced mapping systems, a 20 million candle power spotlight and infrared thermal imaging - "the heart and soul of a police helicopter," Robinson said. The chopper is on call 2 4/7 but patrols the skies five days a week in 12-hours shifts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bill Smith of Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury in Southern Pines agreed that "everybody is off" right now in terms of sales. He added that he has noticed a bit of a rebound since the presidential election, which may have restored some confidence in buyers. (The Pilot Newspaper)
An investigation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) earlier this year found that the EPA had "no plans and no timetable for developing the basic components of an enforcement strategy" to ensure , which includes recycling components and safely handling and disposing of toxic materials, including lead, mercury and cadmium, despite having launched new e-waste guidelines in 2007 called "Responsible Recycling," or R2 ... Once there, laborers break and cook old electronic goods to free... (Scientific American)
His company unveiled the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans, and new hybrid gas-electric versions that the Dearborn, Mich. company hopes will take sales away from the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. (ABC News -- Wire)
The report also said fewer than 1 per cent of people have mercury contamination levels above the Health Canada threshold level ... Mercury contamination tends to come from eating seafood, while the main source of cadmium, other than industrial exposure, is through smoking. (Globe and Mail)
Restaurant owners have been fingered as partly to blame for recent sewage spills into the Durban harbour and local rivers, the Mercury newspaper reported on Thursday. As a result, the eThekwini water and waste department has appealed to local restaurant and take-away owners to install proper traps and equipment to capture "fog" (fat, oil, and grease). (iAfrica.com)
What do silver halide particles, mercury, table salt, and egg whites have in common ... No more egg whites, no more mercury, and a reduced environmental impact for a once materially extravagant medium. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Solid Waste Manager Cynthia Langston said most electronics contain hazardous metals such as lead and mercury that can are hazardous to the landfill. As with the alley ordinance, if the council ultimately finalizes the ban on electronic waste, the city will hold a public information campaign to increase awareness of the change, which would happen April 1. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Other high-performing vehicles include the Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan ... The 2009 vehicles with the lowest expected resale value after five years of ownership include the Ford Expedition V-8, Mercury Mountaineer V-8, Dodge Durango V-8, Lincoln Town Car V-8 and the GMC Savannah Van V-8. (PR Newswire)
The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid will get at least 39 mpg in city driving, a 6 mpg improvement over the Camry Hybrid, says Nancy Gioia, Ford's hybrid chief ... Ford says it benchmarked its new Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrid midsize sedans against the Toyota Camry Hybrid. (USA Today)
Some local newscasts sent crews out to various Miami hotspots Monday night, talking to visitors and residents who were donning fur coats and leather jackets to shield themselves from the "freezing" temperatures, even though the mercury level was about 30 degrees above the actual freezing point. "I think I might redshirt this game," joked quarterback Jacory Harris, a Miami native. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- The city of Las Cruces says New Mexico State University is in violation for having high mercury levels in the campus sanitary sewer system. Mercury measured in the system in June and July was more than five times the allowable limit ... A chemical safety engineer for the university, Drew Kaczmarek, said more recent tests by contract labs show reduced levels of mercury in NMSU's system. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
That now includes televisions and other electronic waste, which cannot be put in the landfill because those items contain hazardous materials including mercury. The public works department has been fielding many calls about televisions that have not been picked up at curbside. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Ford also plans to use the show to unveil new versions of the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, including Fusion and Milan models with hybrid gas-electric powertrains. Chrysler shows its electric vehicle concepts, including a Jeep and a minivan that can go 40 miles on battery power before a small engine extends their range. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Most electronics have quantities of lead and mercury in them and prove hazardous for the landfill cells. The metals leach through the garbage and then have to be processed at the waste-water treatment plant. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Company president William G. Scales stated, "We are very happy with the outcome of these negotiations, as they help to clear the way for the development of the Idaho Cobalt Project ("ICP") early in 2009." In reaching the agreement the parties collaborated to revise a methyl-mercury study plan and copper loading demonstration plan ... The methyl-mercury study implements the DEQ guidance for mercury water quality criteria ... Although there are no specific concerns regarding methyl-mercury at the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
"About 12 percent of Americans take supplements of C and E. The new study does not mean these vitamins have no value, just that they didn't prevent cancer in this group of doctors, who may be healthier than the general population, said Dr. Peter Shields, deputy director of Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.The best bet, he said, is to do things that are known to prevent the disease - eat right, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise. Previous Stories: November 9,... (KIRO TV, WA)
I m surprised it fell as fast as it did, said Tina Turner, of Columbus, as she filled up her white Mercury SUV at the Creekstone Chevron near Airbase Hill. That s good though. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Like it did with the mortgage business, subprime lending - making loans to people less qualified to pay them back - became big business in the auto industry because those types of loans generated higher interest rates for lenders and were very profitable, said Kris Wall, finance director with Akins Ford Lincoln Mercury in Winder. When the credit markets collapsed, dealerships saw their sales fall, said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consultant and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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