Having a Green New Year's Eve Dec 23, 2008
People can bring plates, utensils, chairs and other items required to suit the number of invited guests ... Now there is also a terrific resource called where people can purchase plates, cups, bowls and other utensils made from sugarcane, an annually renewable plant. (Suite101.com)
Greenyield holds back project Dec 23, 2008
Greenyield currently has plants in Olak Lempit and Kajang in Selangor involved in the manufacturing of Artstone plant pots, gaseous stimulation system, liquid stimulation system, tapping utensils and latex cups. Currently, about 80% of the groups total turnover came from export sales, said Tham. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
WHO, 2 other groups tapped to probe Ebola strain discovery in RP Dec 23, 2008
In all situations, even in the absence of identified risks, meat handling and preparation should be done in a clean environment (table top, utensils, knives) and meat handlers should follow good personal hygiene practices (e. g. clean hands, clean protective clothing). (ABS CBN News)
What is Touch DNA? Dec 22, 2008
According to the experts, Touch DNA has been successfully sampled from a variety of items including gun grips, steering wheels, eating utensils, luggage handles, and clothing. More Difficult to Obtain DNA Profiles. (Suite101.com)
Uganda: Army Captures 'Vital' Rebel Documents Dec 22, 2008
Kony's guitar, wig, jungle boots, bedding, farm equipment and household utensils were also recovered. The allied troops, Magezi said, were closing in on Kony. (allAfrica.com)
Talk of the Town: What a buck will get you today Dec 20, 2008
Electronics, appliances, quality clothing, and higher quality kitchen utensils will generally not be found in these stores. According to MSN Money, not everyone is thrilled with the food and other common dollar store products. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
What goes into the perfectly stuffed stocking? Dec 20, 2008
Sausage and cheese, cocoa mix, variety pack of different coffees and teas, a collection of utensils (plastic spatulas, wooden spoons, etc. recipe cards. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stay Safe While Preparing the Holiday Meals Dec 19, 2008
Keep clean dishes and utensils on hand and do not reuse plates that were used for raw meats. Use a separate thermometer to check the meat temperature, versus the pop-up thermometer included with the product. (Pekin Times, IL)
Public Health: Downsizing the holidays Dec 19, 2008
Will our great, great grandchildren look at books in a museum and study writing utensils as a history project. Journals and magazines are struggling to stay alive as they compete with online information. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Copper metallurgy in Cyprus Dec 18, 2008
It was easily beaten and shaped into utensils, tools and weapons and by simple cold hammering cutting edges could be hardened. When tin was imported from Asia Minor and the East a more resilient alloy was produced. (Suite101.com)
Huhtamaki Plastics closing Phoenix plant Dec 17, 2008
The Scandinavian company makes a variety of packaging and products for consumers as well as the food service and grocery industries, including moldings for egg cartons, food containers and wrappers, coffee pouches and paper plates and plastic utensils. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Science on the cutting edge Dec 16, 2008
However, for about 250, wannabes can purchase Adria s Sferificacion MiniKit with utensils and guidance on more manageable possibilities, such as watermelon soup with tomato spheres. --- The Christmas Nativity scenes in northeast Spain s Catalonia region have, for three centuries, featured not only Mary and the Three Wise Men but the ubiquitous caganer icon, always portrayed with pants down answering a call of nature (and often so obscured in the scene as to popularize Where s-Waldo-type guessing... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Effective Homemade Non-Toxic Air Fr... Dec 15, 2008
To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar and wash in soapy water. Place a bowl of vinegar on the counter and let it sit for a few hours. (Suite101.com)
Ameren Illinois Utilities are Prepared for Severe Winter Weather, Offer Tips to Help Customers when Storms Occur Dec 14, 2008
-- Emergency telephone numbers; flashlights and fresh batteries (avoid using candles, lanterns or oil lamps due to the fire risk); extra garage and house keys; a battery-powered radio; a battery-powered or wind-up alarm clock; a supply of bottled water (one gallon per person per day); non-perishable foods that don't require heating; blankets, bedding or sleeping bags; a first-aid kit and medications; a hand-operated can opener; special items for infants or family members with special needs; hand... (PR Newswire)
News of the Weird Dec 14, 2008
However, for about 250, wannabes can purchase Adria's "Sferificacion MiniKit" with utensils and guidance on more manageable possibilities, such as watermelon soup with tomato spheres. Science on the cutting edge. (North County Times)
Being Green: An Ecofriendly Guide to Surviving Winter Dec 13, 2008
First came bamboo flooring and furniture; now the versatile grass is turning up in clothing, computer monitors, surfboards, skis, and even biodegradable plates and utensils. As a construction material, bamboo is light and can be harvested without killing the plant. (Scientific American)
Small home reno projects to save for after the holidays Dec 12, 2008
Even small changes or improvements help provide a much-needed lift," Ms. Rand-Watkinson says. And she does mean small, pointing to the ideas for low-cost decorating on such as hanging old mailboxes on a wall for extra storage. Vintage farmhouse mailboxes the long, rounded-top type with the opening at one end are great for storing winter hats, mitts and scarves in mudrooms. Ditto for storing keys, cellphones and iPods. Industrial-looking galvanized steel mailboxes might be a better choice in... (Globe and Mail)
Local events for gardeners Dec 11, 2008
Bring a journal, writing utensils, snacks and dress for the outdoors. Ages 16 and older. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kroger brings super-sized store to market Dec 10, 2008
The 125,000-square-foot store is designed as a one-stop shopping concept for customers, with a store within a store called Kitchen Place offering gourmet kitchen utensils, plates, linens, grills and pottery ... Location: Brazos Town Center on U.S. Highway 59 in RosenbergSize: 125,000 square feetFood departments: Full-service grocery and Kitchen Place, a store within a store offering gourmet kitchen utensils, plates, linens, grills and pottery. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Cold & Flu Dec 10, 2008
But it also spreads by hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects, such as utensils, towels, toys or telephones ... Don't share drinking glasses or utensils with other family members. (CNN -- Health)
Norovirus hits Helena area Dec 9, 2008
People are exposed to the virus by food, water or other things that are put into the mouth such as hands, toys, pacifiers, utensils and cigarettes. According Bonnie Bernard, communicable disease specialist with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, clusters of norovirus have been reported around the state, including Helena. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
For Goodness Sake: Clothes, bedding among this week’s needs Dec 7, 2008
Disabled woman who recently found housing needs rugs, lamps, towels and washcloths, laundry basket, hangers and kitchen utensils. Disabled man needs warm hat, gloves, full- or queen-size blanket. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How to have a 'green' holiday Dec 7, 2008
It suggests avoiding disposable dishes and utensils when entertaining. Clearly marking recycling and compost containers and placing them for easy use by guests is another great idea. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Building up people's skill, cutting down their waste Dec 6, 2008
Everyone was encouraged not to use plastic utensils or styrofoam boxes, and organizers encouraged people to bring their own water containers. The Uplink committee provided five gallons of mineral water so visitors could refill their own containers rather than buy bottled drinks. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Cooking Video Games Hit the Shelves Dec 4, 2008
Jamie Oliver, a game for the handheld DS that doubles as an electronic cookbook, lets you navigate a hyper-realistic kitchen, deciding which utensils and pans to use and how to do so in following Oliver's recipes. Poaching shrimp is almost excruciatingly exacting: You have to move shrimp from pantry to countertop and a pot from pantry to sink. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Spend a winter night in a yurt Dec 4, 2008
Families have all the comforts of home, including a gas stove for cooking, cooking utensils, a wood-burning stove, bunks, chairs and a table. The yurt system makes a weekend winter outing simple because all you have to carry in is a sleeping bag, food, clothing and personal gear. (Montana Standard, MT)
FDA doesn't mind superfluous toxins Dec 3, 2008
When combined with formaldehyde, it produces a strong resin used to make flatware and kitchen utensils. When combined with cyanuric acid, an element in bleaches and herbicides, it becomes melamine cyanurate, and in the athanor of the digestive tract, this substance crystallizes into a particularly nettlesome kind of kidney stone, hard to dissolve, and occasionally toxic and/or fatal. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Steve Cahalan: Shepherd’s Voice reopens in new location Nov 30, 2008
We have everything from tools to kitchen utensils to giftware, Vicky said. Other items include candles, blankets, touch lamps, home decor, toys and odds and ends, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Beaches shorts Nov 30, 2008
Young gourmets will be introduced to cooking vocabulary and techniques, tools and utensils, basics of etiquette, nutrition, safety, kitchen math and new foods. All kids' cooking classes are structured to provide hands-on, interactive instruction. (Florida Times-Union)
Versatile and Personal, Gift Baskets are a Hot Holiday Choice Nov 29, 2008
Tuck in a few drying towels, a chef's apron or hat, cooking utensils and a recipe box and your cook is set to create some amazing treats and meals. Setting up the Garage. (Pekin Times, IL)
Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids Nov 29, 2008
"Head injury due to impact from household items, including metal rods, wire, plugs, nails, kitchen utensils, writing instruments, hair accessories, lawn darts and equipment, scissors, bullets or pellets, golf balls and toys have been reported," they wrote. And, they pointed out, young children, especially those under 2, are most at risk of sustaining a neurological injury because their skulls aren't yet fully formed. (MEDLINEplus)
Andersons buy Ramekins: Founder Suzanne Brangham says nothing will change Nov 29, 2008
Ramekins founder Suzanne Brangham (right) joins Sarah and Darius Anderson in the facilitys kitchen to train them on common utensils. Photo by Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
FDA: Melamine levels in formula OK for infants Nov 29, 2008
Another, trichloromelamine, is approved for use as a sanitizing agent on food processing equipment and utensils. The chemical readily decomposes to melamine. (USA Today)
Customers losing their appetite for big holiday celebrations Nov 29, 2008
But she says most of her customers are opting for less decor, smaller venues and even disposable utensils in order to enjoy a nice meal. They re gonna try their darndest to hang on to the good food, she says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Viewpoint: The facts on AIDS can save your life Nov 28, 2008
No. HIV cannot be passed on through: Kissing or touching; spitting, coughing or sneezing; toilet seats, swimming pools, or shared facilities or utensils. Who is at risk of contracting HIV. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Got Clutter?: Keep what you need, need what you keep Nov 27, 2008
Use an annex or pantry to store extra foodstuffs, serving ware and utensils, as well as special or one-occasion kitchen items ... It is highly unlikely that we use all the glasses or utensils we own in a given week. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Changing turkeys' diets prevents foodborne ills Nov 27, 2008
But if cooks get sloppy when handling raw birds, the bacteria can be transferred to cooking utensils or other foods, potentially making dinner guests sick to their stomachs. Campylobacter has been the tougher of the two bacteria to eliminate from poultry because it can't be eradicated with antibiotics like salmonella can. (MSNBC -- Health)
Archeology Of Homelessness Nov 27, 2008
Archeological perspectives on the production, use and disposition of material culture clothing, utensils and other "stuff" that helps people to survive can provide insight into lives. Homeless people, often invisible to those around them, have, use and dispose of material culture as they move across the landscape, But because people are homeless, many Americans think they lack material culture. (Science Daily)
Thanksgiving meal for 1,000 generates only 1 bag of waste Nov 27, 2008
The Parent Green Team at Paideia School in Druid Hills wasn t satisfied with simply recycling plastic utensils and containers for turkeys, mashed potatoes and green beans from the school s traditional Thanksgiving feast ... The trick to getting down to zero was using utensils, plates and cups made from sugar cane and corn, and finding a place to compost it all, along with the food waste. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Thanksgiving top day for home cooking fires Nov 27, 2008
Keep anything that can catch fire, such as potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic bags, and even curtains and kitchen towels away from the stove top. It is important to clean all food spills and grease from the burner areas as soon as they happen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* FEATURE: Couple gets married in eco-friendly fashion Nov 26, 2008
Instead of sending out invitations on paper, the guests received electronic invitations, Hsia said, adding: We also asked guests to bring their own eating utensils to avoid using disposable ones. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Don't 'sick' a virus on relatives this holiday season Nov 26, 2008
-- Wash utensils, cutting boards, countertops, sponges and dish cloths after each use. Never put anything on any surface that touched raw meat without cleaning the surface first. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Safe turkey cooking tips Nov 26, 2008
Use hot, soapy water to wash hands, work surfaces, and utensils touched by the turkey. Loosely stuff the bird just before roasting. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
McKinney: Environmental Health Services shares food safety tips for the holidays Nov 26, 2008
Thoroughly wash your hands, knives, cutting boards and other utensils with hot, soapy water often. For holiday meals centered on turkey, it's best to thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
North Korea threatens to cut links with South Nov 25, 2008
More than 33,000 North Koreans work at 85 South Korean-run factories making textiles and kitchen utensils in Kaesong. The complex has provided the North with tens of millions of dollars annually in badly needed cash, while the South considered it a pilot project of transforming the isolated North through economic cooperation. (International Herald Tribune)
FIRE DEPT. OFFICIALS URGE COOKING SAFETY Nov 25, 2008
Whether cooking turkey, ham, baking pies or preparing vegetables, Tisdale said it s important to keep things that can catch fire, such as potholders, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and wooden utensils away from the stove, and wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when over the stove. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire they come in contact with a gas heater or electric burner, he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Downpours and Augie T add to food fest revelry Nov 25, 2008
Moniz said the entire event would not have been possible without the tremendous community support of everyone, and noted that earlier in the week, members of the Kaua i High School Key Club spent part of their lunch hour on two days to prepare the utensils for the Food Fest. We are at about the halfway mark in food for the Holiday Food and Fund Drive, Moniz told Dickie Chang of Wala au in an event interview. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sports letters: Tribute to Newell Nov 24, 2008
There Pete would sip a margarita and move restaurant utensils around to simulate different formations from the game he loved even more than the thoroughbreds. To one who'd many years earlier been a bit player in that game, the instruction always was welcome and never dull. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Area student leaders meet to discuss campus issues Nov 24, 2008
The dining hall is LEED-certified, composts all waste and uses disposable utensils and cups for the take-out section. The GMU dining program, designed by an executive chef, includes basics like grilled cheese and chicken strips, while also rotating other options every day. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Alzheimer's diagnosis brings some couples closer Nov 24, 2008
They'll take on 24-hour care," Solomon says. "No one can do that for very long. Sometimes we have to give spouses who are forgetting about their own health and needs permission to take time off," he says. Get informed, plan ahead In the long run, Solomon says that if or how a marriage weathers an Alzheimer's diagnosis ultimately depends on the nature of the relationship to begin with. But if couples educate themselves, plan ahead financially, take advantage of counseling and support groups along... (USA Today)
Filling the season Nov 23, 2008
n Adults:Underwear, socks, personal hygiene items, hair brushes, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, cleaning products, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, pillows, linens, utensils, phone cards, gift cards, vehicle maintenance and gas cards. n Children:Durable toys, Tonka trucks, army men, Barbie dolls, play food/kitchen items, baby dolls, Legos/building blocks, cars/trucks, diapers, socks, underwear and clothing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bad jobs lead award-winning chef back to first love - cooking Nov 23, 2008
She would leave her dolls and blocks and gravitate toward the kitchen utensils. "When I had my own son, (my mother) gave me my baby book ... and sure enough, there it was written, '18 months old, Dana's favourite toys ... ' She wasn't just telling a story, it was true! I was born to it, I really was!" she says. (Telegraph-Journal)
Gift ideas for little ones Nov 23, 2008
- Easy-Bake Oven, with mixes, baking pans and utensils, $19. 77 at Wal-Mart. (Florida Times-Union)
Congo-Kinshasa: South Kivu - Humanitarian Agencies Mobilise to Assist Displaced People At Minova Nov 22, 2008
They are also being provided with non-food aid consisting of kitchen utensils, blankets, sheets and soap. Clean water and sanitation supplies will also be delivered. (allAfrica.com)
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! running out of luck! Nov 22, 2008
Director Dibakar Banerjee (directed Khosla Ka Ghosla earlier) says, "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. is a comedy about a thief. Abhay is this compulsive thief who aspires for a good life. In his own rustic way, he is suave and stylish. His modus operandi is to outsmart the people, chowkidars and policemen with his sharp mind and wit. He makes you laugh all the time and despite his humble origins he keeps struggling against the odds. He steals anything, from kitchen utensils, to dogs, to Mercedes cars to... (Oneindia)
Stay Safe While Preparing the Holiday Meals Nov 21, 2008
Keep clean dishes and utensils on hand and do not reuse plates that were used for raw meats. Use a separate thermometer to check the meat temperature, versus the pop-up thermometer included with the product. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Teachers meet to swap notes on floods Nov 21, 2008
"The emergency classes should provide leniency to students who have lost their books, uniforms, shoes and writing utensils. Teachers should motivate students to keep studying," she said. Abdul said the construction of apartments in the Kapuk area increased the likelihood and impact of floods in the entire region. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Greenland company offers options Nov 21, 2008
From disposable utensils made from starch to plastic-looking cups made from corn to biodegradable trash bags, Seacoast residents no longer have to search online or at five different locations to find sustainable products, and businesses no longer have to order eco-packaging from distant locations ... One hundred-percent biodegradable and compostable disposables such as containers, plates, cups, straws, utensils and bags, as well as 100-percent recycled paper products and natural, environmentally... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Washington D.C. restaurant Marrakesh is a taste of Morocco Nov 20, 2008
Media Credit: Jennifer Barthole/ GreyhoundThe unique experience at Marrakesh includes the lack of utensils and a cleansing of hands with warm water prior to the seven-course meals for each group ... The most unique feature of Marrakesh is its lack of utensils. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Preventing Super Bug Infections Nov 19, 2008
Don't leave eating utensils lying by the bedside, and always disinfect your hands before and after eating or touching your face. Ask your doctor to test you for the MRSA super bug bacteria at least one week prior to going into the hospital. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hit & Run: Lost in music Nov 18, 2008
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Six-vehicle crash brings main road to a standstill Nov 18, 2008
It was reported that drug utensils were allegedly found in the B-double. A police spokeswoman declined to comment on the reports but told the Herald: "Police are following several lines of inquiry, including the drug and alcohol testing of all people involved in the accident.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scouts and friends stuff stockings for troops overseas Nov 18, 2008
There were boxes of microwave popcorn, candy, Ramen noodles, batteries, books, writing utensils and much more. Overall, more than 300 stockings were stuffed by late Saturday afternoon, far shy of the goal of 700 Pigford had targeted this year, so another volunteer stuffing day has been added for this Thursday, Nov. 20, and donated items are definitely needed, said Stowinsky. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
‘Chilly Willy’ tours wrap up Bronck season Nov 17, 2008
Even utensils, plates and cups were a challenge. With soap in short supply, washing plates and forks was optional, according to Mattice, which drew a gasp from tour visitors. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Into the woods for self-reliance, fun, or a frost Nov 16, 2008
Each cabin is stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils, candles, a propane burner, and a kerosene lamp, plus a woodstove, fueled from a full woodshed outside. A dining/writing table, chairs, and a (tapless) sink round out the amenities. (Boston Globe)
