New art museum in the Bowery attracts galleries - and gentrifiers Jul 13, 2008
There were icicles of candy wrappers reborn as light fixtures, beautiful orbs of Murano glass, and polished surfboards on the walls. Stephan erased my confusion. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers needed to pick up after the parade Jul 3, 2008
From candy wrappers to advertisements, some parade-goers drop the giveaways on the ground rather than utilize a trashcan no matter how nearby it is. We are asking that people pick up after themselves, said Laura Liegois, Muscatine s solid waste manager. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Coast Guard cleans up oil sheens near Grand Isle Jun 29, 2008
She says the offshore sheen included debris including candy wrappers and oil filters. She says there was not any debris in the one that washed ashore. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Thieves, vandals leave their mark Jun 26, 2008
But these probably are the same people who throw their beer cans and candy wrappers, dirty disposable diapers and old cassette tapes, fast food detritus and ashtray contents, left-over dogs and pregnant cats along our country roads. These are the same people who topple the gravestones in our pioneer cemeteries, spray paint obscenities on communal buildings and dump their garbage down the ravines. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What the voice commands for tomorrow's cars should be Jun 13, 2008
"Find out who got the steering wheel all sticky and left those candy wrappers in the back seat!" All this would require is a few well-placed surveillance minicams augmented with facial recognition software to identify the previous drivers and passengers. Am I being unrealistic. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Baring ourselves in the summer May 31, 2008
The baby cries, the teenage son shouts at his mother, someone loiters late with friends and litters the sidewalk with candy wrappers by morning. Because my office faces the street, I've had to recalibrate my sense of what is a "normal" noise. (Boston Globe)
Director filmed his own action flick as a child May 23, 2008
" They located 90 percent of what they needed, including such items as authentic candy wrappers, on eBay. Due to their ages, the boys were allowed only four hours a day on camera but that didn't prove to be a problem. "We tailored the shoot to them and found ourselves working far more economically than we normally do. I cannot tell you how amazing they were, they kept surprising me. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Transforming trash into treasures May 15, 2008
MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Fashion designers are giving new life to worthless candy wrappers, newspapers and plastic bags; turning trash into trendy tote bags, purses and jewelry. Target stores objected to this Timbuk2 purse which included plastic bags with its bull's-eye logo. (CNN -- Tech)
Charles City to compete in ‘America in Bloom’ contest May 3, 2008
There will be a community clean-up before the Fourth of July, then we were hoping after that to get some groups or someone to help pick up paper and so forth along the street and in the parking lots after the parade where people throw their candy wrappers, said Stewart. The turnaround time is short. (Charles City Press, IO)
Kids turn ever green for Earth Day Apr 23, 2008
I help the earth by not littering candy wrappers and cans. I want to be a pescatarin. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Jail's new sewage grinder will be installed this week Apr 22, 2008
The Muffin Monster, however, is expected to grind the T-shirts, towels, tennis shoes, candy wrappers and other debris prisoners flush down their cell toilets, keeping the sewer line flowing freely. The existing slicer did not handle those unexpected items and there were occasional backups. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Earth Day activities: The sharing of the green Apr 21, 2008
In Oakland, Earth Day festivities were so exuberant that children were inspired to pick up candy wrappers and Coke cans for fun. "This is great because you can get your face painted and pick up trash and do art projects," said Jessica Teal, a first-grader at Civicorps, a charter elementary school near the Berkeley border. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Memorial recalls teacher as embodiment of tough and love Apr 21, 2008
His warnings were firm at Boy Scout camp about attracting bears by leaving candy wrappers behind, but he always made every badge challenge fun for New Smyrna Beach Troop 454. More than 400 people gathered to hear and tell stories about James Disanza, 61, of Port Orange, who died Saturday at Halifax Health Medical Center from injuries suffered after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sniffing out a fruity trend in cocaine Apr 18, 2008
Drug dealers and street pushers have long disguised powder and rock cocaine by dyeing it or concealing it in candy wrappers. Police in Virginia, for example, arrested a New Jersey man in February after seizing about 4 pounds of cocaine hidden in lollipop, chocolate and toffee wrappers. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Pluggedin: US Consumers Still Slow To Recycle Gadgets Apr 18, 2008
But while the percentage of old electronics thrown in the trash can dropped to 19 percent in 2007 from 21 percent in 2005, according to the association, US consumers still ditch millions of device such as TVs and computers with their coffee grinds and candy wrappers. BIG EFFORT. (Planet Ark, United States)
9-year-old Muscatine girl leads riverfront clean up Apr 15, 2008
Candy wrappers, pop cans and a lot of cigarette butts, mostly, she added. Both of her parents were surprised and supportive that she has such a drive to make a difference in the community. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Senior art exhibits open Sunday at Mac College Apr 13, 2008
Her work includes both two- and three-dimensional images created with candy and candy wrappers. The two graphic design students in this exhibition (Moon and Donaho) are displaying work from their graphic design classes. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
The Art of Collage Apr 12, 2008
try using green cloth, green candy wrappers,, newsprint, printed green scrapbooking paper, green frog stickers, green stickers or stamps, or any green things. For autumn, draw the tree and add multicolored items, bright fall colors of cloth and paper, gum wrappers, egg shells, pressed wildflowers, snips from magazine pictures, or red, orange and yellow things. (Suite101.com)
Candy wrappers help police nab suspects Apr 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008. (04-10) 07:01 PDT CINCINNATI (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Earth Friendly Accessories Apr 10, 2008
Innovative designers transform billboards, candy wrappers, food packages and other waste materials into handbags, wallets, purses, messenger bags, jewelry and yoga mats ... The take candy wrappers, food packages, billboards, and other materials that would otherwise get tossed into landfills. (Suite101.com)
One hot Pistol of a designer wants every day to be an occasion Apr 5, 2008
Most challenging: Contestants face weekly design challenges such as creating clothes from candy wrappers. She made a Kit Kat corset and candy kiss foil skirt. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Girl Scout touts anti-trash message Apr 2, 2008
She organized her cleanup after seeing soda bottles, candy wrappers and other debris in the Cedar Plaza parking lot. Kennedy made up a flier on her own and made copies, then presented the idea to her junior troop leader. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
OCEANSIDE: OUSD trustees vote to close two schools Mar 27, 2008
They'll need more paint to cover the junior Center Street ganster grafitti, and the surrounding streets will see new levels of candy wrappers and minor vandalism left by the kids as they travel to school. Concerned Grandma wrote on Mar 26, 2008 3:35 PM:I just think it's such a crying shame that our children, our schools AND our teachers in California are going to be the ones suffering so much because of our Governor's unwise decision making. (North County Times)
DI teams improvise their way to the top Mar 25, 2008
The Candy Wrappers, the Mustachio Gang and Unexplained Invasion may not sound like serious academic competitors, but their creative improvisational skills onstage have earned all three teams a spot in the state contest for Destination Imagination (DI) ... The Candy Wrappers is made up of elementary students, the Mustachio Gang is made up of middle school students and Unexplained Invasion is made up of high school students ... Candy Wrappers team member Joshua Brunh found it rewarding to use his... (Sealy News, TX)
Eco-friendly Gifts Boost Business and Support Equality Mar 21, 2008
Foil Wrapper Clutch Purse made in Mexico from weaved foil candy wrappers. Paper Mache Bowls made from sardine can labels from communities coping with the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. (Pekin Times, IL)
New citizens find the beautiful in America Mar 10, 2008
There were candy wrappers in the pouch in front in me and bags of mail pressing against the back of my head. But I had complete confidence in the seasoned pilot to get this "Juneau body, runs good" old plane the size of my Subaru down Lynn Canal. (Anchorage Daily News)
Students get environmentally aware as theyre educated on other subjects Mar 2, 2008
Galles said the students often think twice before throwing something in the trash and ask whether they can recycle their candy wrappers or sandwich bags. They ve become so conscious of the environment, added Heather Clay, a student teacher for Galles class. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chester County craftsman makes one-of-a-kind chests Feb 24, 2008
Cira, 73, a former commercial artist who specialized in lettering for packaging (his work appears on Hershey candy wrappers), possesses those qualities in abundance. The raised monograms are only half of the personalization. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
B.J. Darnell: A dogs dictionary Feb 13, 2008
Wastebasket: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrappers. It is important to evenly distribute its contents throughout the house before your person comes home. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Hanging In Ha Long Feb 10, 2008
So, here, miles from anywhere, plastic drink bottles and candy wrappers floated in the water and washed up on the sand. A couple of hours later, we were back on board. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
How to Pet Proof Your House Feb 2, 2008
Food and items lying low on tables and countertops: be careful not to leave crumbs, as well as candy wrappers and food on a counter or kitchen table. Be aware that just the smell of something as alluring as chicken can lead your dog's noise to that freshly baked roast chicken, intended for dinner, lying on the edge of the kitchen counter. (Suite101.com)
'Project Runway' Designers Make The Most Of Hershey's Product Placement Jan 3, 2008
Candy wrappers, Twizzlers and giant pillows proved to be great food for thought. by Billie Edington. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Inside Fitness: Health after Christmas Dec 25, 2007
The candy wrappers, the socks and underwear all there. The children were wrestling on the living room floor. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Chronicle Watch / Oakland: Calling on volunteers to clean up Lake Merritt Dec 13, 2007
Chronicle Watch / Calling on volunteers to clean up Lake Merritt (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jordin rules: Star-studded finale for 'Idol' Nov 30, 2007
Coupons, candy wrappers, batteries and Band-Aids. Moms reveal the treasures and trash hidden inside their purses. (Yahoo News -- American Idol)
More of this story Nov 28, 2007
irritated wrote on Nov 27, 2007 4:40 PM:" Yeah Dan Schuster is a real treasure isnt he?? Next November cannot come fast enough to get this lost boy outta the Legislature! Speaking of the "lost" Wayne Allen strikes again! He is fighting with just about anyone who will pay any attention to him. C'mon Wayne, your obviously out of puberty why do you need to act like such a spoiled baby and pick fights with people. 90+K/yr and he counts parking spaces and candy wrappers in cars! Get rid of these two... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Should we have caldera worries? Nov 28, 2007
At that time, the local natives ran like hell, leaving candy wrappers and Old Faithful souvenirs in their wooly mammoth dome tents. If you ve not experienced Yellowstone lately, it s a great place to see the wonders of nature. (Montana Standard, MT)
Moviegoer's manifesto Nov 16, 2007
Because, if you get all obsessed with the noise of crackling candy wrappers (for heaven's sake, it's just a candy wrapper) and whisperers, you're not going to have any fun. And isn't that what a night at the movies is supposed to be. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Romantic Christmas Gifts Nov 16, 2007
Unique, eco-friendly purses made from candy wrappers or recycled plastic bags. Beautiful accessories (handbags, backpacks, etc) are made from recycled items, and are fabulous green Christmas gifts. (Suite101.com)
Santa ... it's an election crisis Nov 4, 2007
I'm still picking up candy wrappers from the trick-or-treaters. And Mom - you remember her, don't you; short, feisty, made those stockings you saw over the fireplace all those years ago - would be mortified that I'm bringing up Christmas in November. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Halloween no fun for pets Oct 28, 2007
Chocolate is poisonous to many animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed. Be careful of pets around candles and lit pumpkins. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Medical call reveals 'disgusting' house Oct 27, 2007
A three-foot pile of clothing, pizza boxes and candy wrappers blocked the 9-year-old's bedroom door. She was taken into Department of Children and Families custody and later released to her grandparents. (Albany Times Union)
Innovative Works of Art from Trash Oct 26, 2007
From Burkina Faso to Peru, Ghana to Rwanda, Mexico to South Africa, artisans around the world are improving their livelihoods and building international markets with jewelry, toys and other items crafted from plastic bags, old magazines, candy wrappers, old telephone wire and more ... Among the products Ecoist sells are purses, belts, placemats and bracelets made in Peru and Mexico from discarded candy wrappers, food wrappers and newspapers. (Suite101.com)
Affidavit: Suffield home 'absolutely disgusting' Oct 26, 2007
To enter the child's room, officers had to climb over a 3-foot mound of clothing, pizza boxes and candy wrappers, cardboard, and more. Nancy Bakes also told police that her dog is old and defecates in the house, and it did so while police were there. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Living Green Oct 25, 2007
Test your knowledge on how to deal with candy wrappers, costumes and carved pumpkins. Check out the features of the Greenes' eco-friendly house. (The Daily Reflector)
TREATS, TRICKS Oct 21, 2007
Dogs may ingest discarded candy wrappers and suffer intestinal blockages. Now for the fun part: In Brooklyn, the Park Users and Pets Society (PUPS) sponsors the ninth annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest on Saturday in Fort Greene Park. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Opinions vary on skateboard park Oct 16, 2007
There were pop cans, candy wrappers and basically just wrappers of all kinds all over the place, the letter writer said. There were about six boys there ranging in age from probably 9-13. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Auditorium's first show celebrates donations down to the penny Oct 14, 2007
Which might explain why those kids can now be seen picking up candy wrappers and other trash after a big game. They do own it, after all. (Missoulian, MT)
Weaving together peace and justice Oct 7, 2007
Each contingent demonstrated various skills in arts and handicrafts, such as making origami, masks, and artificial flowers from candy wrappers, etc. The students were also involved in outbound activities, including a hike through difficult terrains to reach Curug waterfall. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
When it comes to tennis, the kids aren't alright Oct 3, 2007
I hear the distinct sound of candy wrappers coming from the pockets of my 11-year-old doubles partner as he reaches to pull out a ball. Yup, it's just another day at the office. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Team effort cleans up junk from Adair Creek Sep 25, 2007
"I don't want to see the candy wrappers and trash in our creek. I want it to be an attractive place," he said. " If we don't keep the trash out of the stream, it will all end up in that beautiful lake (in front of Bass Pro). We need to keep things clean.". (The Examiner)
Taking care of the bears Sep 19, 2007
The annual Bear Awareness Week was born as a result of continued human misconduct unlocked polycarts and dumpsters, food products (discarded apple cores) and trash (candy wrappers) on the street so that neither bears nor humans get hurt. A community-based celebration with an educational component, this week s activities target all members of the community: children and adults, full time residents, part time residents and visitors. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Welcome back, College Hill neighbors Sep 18, 2007
Residents in the proximity of College Hill find it tiresome to have litter patrol as a routing part of the morning because some of those walking between campus and the downtown area find it burdensome to hold onto water bottles, candy wrappers, etc. until the next trash can although there s a trash can on almost every corner. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Talking trash Sep 12, 2007
The debris ranged from empty soda cans to candy wrappers. He also showed a vase of 2,300 cigarette butts he has picked up around Eufaula. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Learning, lattes cohabit at Duke library Sep 10, 2007
Candy wrappers and soda bottles were everywhere; apparently, Dr Pepper and Gatorade are particular favorites. Designed with the student-as-customer in mind, Bostock is already striking a good chord with freshman Ian Ballard, who stopped in recently while eating an apple. (News & Observer)
Reese's plays tribute to Elvis, adds banana to mix Sep 5, 2007
By Robert St. John Special to The Clarion-Ledger. 2 cups graham cracker crumbs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Drawing Ideas for Autumn Aug 31, 2007
Hallowe'en: Draw jack-o-lanterns, children trick-or-treating, haunted houses, corn mazes, candy wrappers, masks, and costume parties. Thanksgiving: Fill your sketchbook with turkeys (roasted or not), pies, a loved one saying grace, your grandmother's china, and the happy faces of family and friends. (Suite101.com)
Colorful critters and characters inhabit tales from the heart of Dixie Aug 26, 2007
The town is one of the book's most vivid entities ("The curb had collected paper cups, Popsicle sticks, candy wrappers, and discarded gum. But . . . by morning the town would be as clean and tidy as Miss Arbutus' kitchen.") Some readers may resist the Southern charms of "Way Down Deep," but the novel's accomplishments are too numerous and fine to be overlooked: " 'Everybody is haunted by somebody,' Mr. Crawford was saying to her. 'What haunts you, Ruby June?' ". "Way Down Deep" has humor and... (Boston Globe)
Stream Team makes Big River clean Aug 26, 2007
They brought in barbecue grills, milk jugs, pieces of lawn chairs and candy wrappers. And the front end of one car. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Green granny’s business is picking up Aug 20, 2007
Among some of the things she pulled from the road s tall grass It covers up a multitude of sins, she said were a McDonald s fountain-drink cup, some candy wrappers, a turkey feather and several Miller Lite bottles and Busch cans. Beer containers were by far the dominant category. (Scranton Times, PA)
Good school, good kids ... not near me! Aug 15, 2007
They already deal with typical problems: speeding cars, kids cutting through back yards and teenage litter of candy wrappers and cigarette butts. "I'd rather have an elementary school," Craig Larson said. (Las Vegas Sun)
Land dispute to be a matter of church and fate Aug 12, 2007
The sign faces a stretch of weeds and wildflowers that catch candy wrappers tossed from cars that buzz by on Route 9W. It's across from a slice of "Anywhere, America," with its big-box roster of Wal-Mart, PetSmart and more. What was for decades a nondescript six-acre plot is now on the front lines of a development boom. (Albany Times Union)
Burglars foiled by trail of candy wrappers Aug 10, 2007
Associated Press Aug. 9, 2007 08:19 AM. - Doctors often warn of the health risks of eating junk food, but it seems the treats can be a problem for burglars, too. (AZCentral -- News)
Thieves Tracked By Trail Of Wrappers Aug 9, 2007
Gas Station Burglars In Maryland Tracked By Trail Of Candy Wrappers. PASADENA, Md. (CBS News)
Letters to the editor Aug 6, 2007
I pick up everything, most of it from people, though: candy wrappers, cigarette boxes and cans. Parks and Recreation furnishes lots of trash cans, and the great majority of doggy folks are keeping the parks clean. (Anchorage Daily News)
