900 families turn out for free school supplies Aug 3, 2008
"Helmets, book bags, pencils. This program is a blessing," the Lantana resident said. "This gets school kids started off on the right foot.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Cheaper by the dozen Aug 2, 2008
They buy mostly organic produce from local farms and farmers' markets, cook vegetarian meals, and reuse their plastic bags; they make decisions at house meetings by discussion and consensus rather than by vote; and they have methods for making sure dust bunnies get taken care of and dirty dishes don't pile up - like the wooden board hanging on the wall at Seedpod, where residents move washers along a row of nails to rate each room's cleanliness and prioritize its cleaning. Twelve people living... (Boston Globe)
Full Story » Jul 31, 2008
Panniers are bags that attach to racks that allow the rider to carry necessary items such as groceries and clothing for commuting to work. According to Mackenzie, a rack and pannier set start out in the $100 - $150 range, and a starter commuter bike will cost from $300 - $500. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Keynotes for July 31 Jul 31, 2008
Quilts, aprons, bags and table runners which they are creating will be on sale at the Quilt Gallery in the Center, to benefit the building fund. The Gallery will be open Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10-12 noon during the fund-raising Meat Raffle at the Center. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Seriously. Jul 30, 2008
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. (Los Angeles Times)
Editorial: With biking booming, we must watch out (July 29) Jul 30, 2008
Smeed s Law hasn t worked as well since the 1960s: Features such as seat belts and air bags have helped to reduce traffic deaths. But there s a downside to these features: As drivers sense that their cars are safer, they tend to take more risks. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Canada launches Attack against Godzilla Jul 25, 2008
"If you've got bags and helmets, kids' stuff that you don't want to lug around at the event, we're there to do all the work for you," said Kris Etches, spokesman for BEST. "And it's free.". Shortly before the fireworks began Wednesday, Etches said he thought most people didn't know about the service, but hopes it will draw more people in the next three fireworks nights, when it will be available from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.. (Vancouver Sun)
Interest in commuting by bike on the increase Jul 24, 2008
Sales of commuting accessories, such as racks, bags, lights, and fenders have grown 15 to 20 percent over the last five to six months, Paige said. Heavy duty bike locks are also selling above the seasonal average at Kryptonite, a lock manufacturer. (Boston Globe)
Halfords: motorists cope with credit crunch and petrol costs Jul 24, 2008
Free Elizabeth Arden gift and goodie bags to be won. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
Drivers: Be courteous to bicyclists, pedestrians Jul 21, 2008
Just recently I was in a crosswalk, off my bike, bags full of groceries hanging from my handle bars, the temperature over 95 degrees and nobody would stop for me on Lodi Avenue and then again while crossing Ham Lane. I can't change their behavior, but I certainly think the Lodi Police Department needs to address this issue. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bikes or cars who rules the road? Jul 19, 2008
Ive sold way more racks, way more bags, way more lights, way more fenders and more bikes in general than I ever have before. . (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Primp my ride Jul 19, 2008
Usually in North America, the most uninspired part of any bicycle shop besides the bicycles was the bag selection, says Eric Kamphof, the manager of Curbside Cycle in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, which began carrying colourful bags and baskets from Netherlands-based Basil this year ... Helmets in hot pink or covered in flower patterns, baskets with names such as Beautyshopper and saddlebags in water-repellent blossom prints are among the accessories that cater to downtown types who appreciate... (Globe and Mail)
Innovation, Innovation, Innovation & Technology Jul 19, 2008
There are prodcust known here us uridoms (Like a condom with a firm grip to connect to the catheter bags), day catheter bags and night catheter bags for men. Thus helping to build up confidence, self-esteem and their integrity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Letters for Saturday, July 19, 2008 Jul 19, 2008
Probable result: Even more body bags for oil. Jason Nichols Koloa. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
LETTERS: NCT, July 16, 2008 Jul 17, 2008
Actions in place, wounded needing an assist, dead bodies and body bags with dead bodies. Our living rooms have been nil of war violence. (North County Times)
BaileyWorks bag maker adds to ownership team Jul 16, 2008
"I met Jon when, on the suggestion of a friend, I stopped in to BaileyWorks to get bags for gifts for our celebration party at Independent Fabrications," Smith said. "We struck up a friendship and had some conversation."The two businesses are related in ways," he said. "They use common trade shows and distributions. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Read her story, Poison Jul 13, 2008
In a minibus taxi off to one side, a few travellers sat stiffly, bags on laps ... They had set up camp, cooler bags and folding chairs gathered around them ... The uncles and aunts sat around the edge, turning their broad backs on those left behind, with small children and bags piled in the middle and a couple of older children standing up, clinging to the cab. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
REI peddles more bikes as gasoline prices keep going up Jul 8, 2008
In focusing on commuter cyclists, REI is stocking more hybrids and other urban-style bikes and must-have commuter accessories such as lights, fenders and bike bags. REI also is working with the Asian manufacturers of its Novara brand to streamline its commuter bikes, incorporating lights and other fixtures into the design, rather than having bolted chunks hanging off the frames or handlebars. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
'Crash' lands in Durham again Jul 6, 2008
"Yeah, I was in the show. I was in the show for 21 days once -- the 21 greatest days of my life. You know, you never handle your luggage in the show, somebody else carries your bags. It was great. You hit white balls for batting practice, the ballparks are like cathedrals, the hotels all have room service and the women all have long legs and brains.". - Crash Davis. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Characters, storylines make for entertaining Olympic trials Jul 5, 2008
Jordan Hasay: The rising senior at Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo had her bags packed Friday for a trip to the World Junior Championships in Poland. Some 11th-hour rearranging allowed her to stay around and depart Monday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pageantry in Polebridge: Unique Independence Day parade somehow happens year after year Jul 5, 2008
Behind her were several other women, bulging in black plastic bags. They were Miss Methane and the Coal-ettes. (Missoulian, MT)
Lightning reactions Jul 5, 2008
" HELP WANTED "It seems that birds use the birdbath around 6:30 to 7 p.m. more than at any other time of day," writes Tom Foran of Burlington. Ont. Why? How can the UV index can be high on June 19, a hot sunny day, but low on June 20, a cool but equally sunny day? asks Geoff Rytell of Toronto. Robert Harper of Richmond Hill, Ont., says people filled millions of sand bags for levees to hold back the Mississippi River during the recent U.S. floods. What happens to all these sand bags once the... (Globe and Mail)
Only Natural Pet Store Marks Fourth Anniversary With New Boulder Store Opening Jul 4, 2008
Green business practices will continue in the new retail store, including the use of wind energy, biodegradable shopping bags, and an energy-efficient LED sign, among other things. For more information, visit Only Natural Pet Store at or contact service@onlynaturalpet. (PR Newswire)
Be the change Jul 3, 2008
In addition to the lasagana, staff and members at the church provided numerous beverages and side dishes for the cyclists, complete with space for the cyclists to roll out their sleeping bags and sleep for the night and breakfast in the morning. The cyclists, having just ridden 30 miles from the last stop in San Francisco s Mission District, showed their appreciation. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Bicyclists pedal for housing groups Jul 2, 2008
While staying at the church in Pontiac, the riders had several choices of where to lay their sleeping bags for their two nights there: the basement hallway, classrooms, the memorial lounge on the second floor. Food was varies, too: the church and the county unit of Habitat for Humanity supplying a potluck Sunday night; a spaghetti supper Monday at the church courtesy of the Habitat chapter; breakfast today at St. Mary's Church. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Oakley cares for kids orphaned by plane crash Jul 2, 2008
"I helped them load their bags into the car.". Standing in the Wilsons' driveway, a collection of children's colored chalk at his feet, he remembered Craig, 36, and Michele, 37. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Whats Really Up With North Pole Sea Ice? Jun 29, 2008
The planet has been through a lot worse than us, been through all kinds of things worse than us, been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sunspots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poles, hundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worldwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice ages, and we think some plastic bags and some aluminum cans are going to make a... (New York Times)
Turns out we do keep Portland weird . . . and green Jun 27, 2008
But many of us -- especially Oregon transplants -- would never have imagined we'd end up in clogs and fleece, feeling guilty for using too many plastic bags, tending a backyard veggie garden. Seven years ago, I thought tofu smelled like feet and only carless people rode the bus. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Put bike riders in the recycling bin Jun 26, 2008
I'll take my air bags, Eric Satie and climate control, thank you very much. Cycling to work is in the same league as barefoot water skiing and eating ultra hot chillies: it is done purely for masochistic reasons unfathomable to the broader community. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, June 25, 2008 Jun 26, 2008
I don't know the answer to David Lumpkin's question about where revenue from grocery bags will go. But I do know that the bill is not intended to raise revenue; it is intended to encourage people not to use the bags just once ... His own household is an example of why the bill is a sensible idea at least 20 bags a week for two people yikes. (North County Times)
Area to celebrate July 4 with plenty of fireworks Jun 24, 2008
Goodie bags will be given out to participants, while supplies last. The main parade with antique cars, fire engines and floats will start at 10 a.m.. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Myanmar's Monks Regroup After Killer Storm Jun 24, 2008
In his dormitory, piles of donated clothing and hundreds of bags of rice sit in neat stacks among bed rolls and clotheslines hung with the saffron robes. His monastery has organized two trips to the delta to distribute donations and a third is in the works, he said. (CBS News -- World)
A sense of optimism Jun 24, 2008
I look through my bags of songs and I look at the really sort of bleak, angry, banging-your-head-against-the-wall type of material, and I don't want to play that right now. Expect, instead, to hear DiFranco singing Paradigm on Wednesday night, and the lines: I remember the feeling of community brewing / of democracy happening. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Counting Volts In Berkeley Jun 22, 2008
" They are not members of the Church of Just Stop Shopping, but they've seen the movie. They do their weekly grocery shopping by foot, Monterey Market on Saturday, the BNG (Berkeley Natural Grocery) on Sunday. If there is a bigger load, they hitch up the wagon to a bicycle. Before leaving for the store, they pull all the little plastic produce bags off their individual drying racks and take them for reuse. Then they wash and dry and reuse them again, until they are so full of holes they have to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Man drowns while wading at Huguenot Jun 21, 2008
- A 23-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested on drug charges Monday after police stopped his Chevy Impala in the 100 block of Third Street North and found two individually wrapped bags of marijuana. - A watch, a $500 Olympic coin and diamond jewelry were reported stolen Monday along with a black box from a Ford truck in the 1900 block of Oak Grove Circle. (Florida Times-Union)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jun 20, 2008
Police said the burglary occurred when someone entered a home in the Kailua View Estates subdivision between May 27 and 29 and took several items, including the coffee beans packaged in 100-pound burlap bags ... People with information on anyone trying to sell 100-pound burlap bags of green coffee beans, or with information on Brooks' whereabouts, are asked to call police at 935-3311. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Raids Target Suspected Gang Members Jun 18, 2008
"It's a great day for Oakland and the people who live here," Police Chief Wayne Tucker said at a news conference, where authorities displayed photos of bags of powder cocaine and replicas of the 40 high-powered rifles and handguns and bulletproof vest seized in the raids. "To the bad guys who are watching this program, we say: This is just the beginning," Tucker said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Man survives being struck by train Jun 18, 2008
He also found 14 bags of suspected marijuana and a bag of suspected cocaine in the suspect's car. Sanders was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine and open container. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Tips for Commuting by Bicycle Jun 17, 2008
Backpacks with waist and chest straps, pannier bags (bags that attach to the bicycle) and courier bags all work well for hauling items to and from work ... If no shower is available, simply wipe down with antibacterial wipes, such as Wet Wipes, which can easily be stashed in desk drawers and bicycle bags, then reapply deodorant, perfume/cologne, put on fresh clothes and enjoy the day. (Suite101.com)
Public Safety Log (31) Jun 17, 2008
All four had sleeping bags and one also had less than an ounce of marijuana. They all had considerable personal property, including a pet rat, a deputy reported. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
COLUMN: Let's avoid changing the name from Lake Paradise to Lake Eyesore, please Jun 15, 2008
Last time there we had trashbags and bagged up a lot and put the bags in the trash bin. We wore vinyl gloves. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Not too proper Jun 14, 2008
"I remember as a child never quite knowing who was sleeping in the house. I would wake up in the morning and there would be all these sleeping bags in the living room. I remember crawling over bodies to get to the bathroom and chatting with people.". One man she encountered as a child she has never forgotten. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New ways of getting from A to B Jun 12, 2008
Rear racks and saddle bags, which are fastened to the back of bicycles, are selling well. Ardizone has seen and talked to others who plan to leave their vehicles at home and get their old bikes fixed for commuting. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
STUDENT COLUMN: Todays trash, nobodys treasure Jun 12, 2008
A giant banner hangs above a threatening tower of trash bags proclaiming that the plastic bundles are YESTERDAY S TRASH.. The paper banners that hang on the wall opposite the cafeteria echo the same message. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Levin: Small step, or quantum leap? Jun 11, 2008
It is not surprising that soon after the enactment of a local ban on the distribution of free throwaway plastic bags, and notwithstanding years of resistance by retailers, the public enthusiastically embraced the idea of reusable bags ... By carrying reusable bags to the grocery store, we instantly become behavior models for children, friends, neighbors, employees and virtually everyone who observes us ... Just as there is no credible evidence that switching to reusable bags has led to loss of... (Newton Tab, MA)
* President announces energy-saving program Jun 6, 2008
All staffers have been encouraged to use less air conditioning and open the windows, turn off the lights after work, use public transport or ride a bicycle to work, take the stairs rather than using the elevator, eat locally produced food and more vegetables, reject products with excessive packaging, use recycled products and to recycle resources and to use recyclable chopsticks, cups, bowls, shopping bags and handkerchiefs. Meanwhile, as the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the Presidential... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Employee-comp train wreck Jun 4, 2008
He just grabbed my bags of garbage and took off into the woods without even acknowledging me. Dirty bear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
POLICE REPORTS: June 3 (3055) Jun 4, 2008
A 17-year-old Racine youth was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school after he was allegedly found to be in possession of 10 bags of marijuana on the morning of May 29 at Case High School. Johnny L. Taylor, 715 11th St., was taken into custody after police assigned to the school acted on a tip from a teacher that Taylor was allegedly afraid of being searched for some reason. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
More turn on to pedal power Jun 1, 2008
" Gearheads at The Hub Bicycles in Five Points used to turn around repairs in 24 hours, but volume has increased so much that some people now are having to wait three or four days to get their bikes back, said owner Brian Molloy. Customers make no secret about why their old Schwinns or Raleighs are seeing daylight for the first time in years, they said. "One of the first comments people make is, 'I gotta bring it out because gas is killing me,' " Davis said. Sales of commuter bicycles - more... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gas pump relief: How about a ride with 120 mpg? May 30, 2008
He puts his wrenches, screw gun and assorted other tools in saddle bags mounted on the motorized bicycle. Young, a former triathlete who still frequently bicycles, has noticed a difference in outlook by those around him. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Letters: May 29 May 29, 2008
Our local letter carriers volunteered extra long hours after their regular Saturday workday to transport tubs and bags of food generously donated by Brookline postal customers ... All afternoon, one mail truck after another pulled up loaded with bags and bags of food. (Brookline TAB, MA)
The Recycling Corner: May 29 May 29, 2008
Clear plastic bags hang from the frame so passersby can see the contents. A blue top with holes cut for bottles and cans completes each unit. (Brookline TAB, MA)
LETTERS: NCT, May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008
Small, ziptop plastic bags work very well. Who likes those ugly Styrofoam containers anyway. (North County Times)
Gas prices benefit some businesses May 26, 2008
A lot of people with bikes are buying baskets and bags items were they can run to the store, Burma said. I think we have seen an increase in those kind of commuter items. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Iron Horse cyclists turn to crits May 26, 2008
" An announcement also was made on the site that said Saturday's race riders can transfer to either today's criterium or Monday's time trial slot, but space is limited. No refunds are available. "Unfortunately we are not able to refund registration fees," the Web site reported. "The IHBC has paid for all the permits, law enforcement, T-shirts, bags, food, volunteer perks, insurance, buses, drivers, and staff to make it a safe enjoyable weekend. These costs have already been expended even though... (Durango Herald)
10 things to do this weekend May 23, 2008
CLEAN. Grab some gloves and garbage bags and help the Shedd Aquarium get the lakeshore ready for summer. Join other volunteers at the BEACH SWEEP PARTY at 12th Street Beach. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Old Town poker run May 23, 2008
Throughout the event, there will be great swag bags and raffle drawings, food and refreshments, fun activities for the kids including a kid's race and face painting, plus a bike rodeo, limbo, bike toss and log pull. In addition, bicycle shop representatives and health-minded experts will be on hand for demos and giveaways. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Life with no car is no problem for New Hampshire family May 22, 2008
Take grocery shopping: Instead of driving to Shaw's Supermarket 9 miles away in Dover or Hannaford Supermarket 13 miles away in Portsmouth, they stick to the Durham Marketplace, just around the corner, and limit themselves to one or two bags to fit everything into a bike trailer. And there have been days when they've longed for the comfort of what Bell calls their "motorized umbrella.". (Boston Globe)
Community Notes (May 22) May 22, 2008
Boys or girls sticks, helmets, gloves, pads, jerseys, goggles and bags are needed. The program is currently focused on supplying boys and girls sticks to impoverished children in San Pedro, Chile. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
75,000 Turn Out For Obama May 20, 2008
It was one of the few cities in the country to briefly allow gay marriage, frowns on plastic bags and chain restaurants alike and was christened "Little Beirut" by no less than President George H.W. Bush. In August of 2004, then-Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry held a large rally in the same location, drawing about 45,000 people. (KSBW 8, CA)
FUN IN THE SUN: Soaring costs don't have to put damper on travelers' summer vacation plans May 18, 2008
Keep meat and poultry in containers or zipper bags so that raw meat juice will not drip onto other foods. A full cooler will maintain its cold temperature longer than one that is only partially filled. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cycle of life and death May 17, 2008
The Lower East Side equivalent, as seen in Richard Price's Lush Life, is altogether more extravagant: "There were dozens of lit botanica candles, a scattering of coins on a velvet cloth, a reed cross laid flat on a large round stone, a CD player running Jeff Buckley's 'Hallelujah' on an endless loop, a video cassette of Mel Gibson's The Passion still sealed in its box, a paperback of Black Elk Speaks, some kind of unidentifiable white pelt, a few petrified-looking joints, bags of assorted herbs,... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Freedom from fuel May 17, 2008
People are getting additional bags and racks to use for commuting, Brown said. People coming in who haven't used a bike for a long time, especially older people, want to know if it will be as comfortable for them as when they were a teenager. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
China: the wall comes down May 17, 2008
" A strong elemen 00004000 t of zuo xiu was apparent in Premier Wen Jiabao's activity, along with pragmatic questions of accountability that swept aside the normal political inhibitions and the sheer impracticality of keeping such a disaster under wraps in a country of half a billion mobile phones and 200 million internet users. And also, like the January snowstorms in which Wen also gave out "on-the-spot guidance" the earthquake affected the people on whose hard labour China's economic miracle... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rising to the challenge May 17, 2008
Family cars arrived, jammed with bags of clean, second-hand clothes. Old women handed out cups of hot water. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
