Best Ideas for a Frugal Holiday Sea... Nov 18, 2009
Check local laws about dumpster diving; sometimes decorations may also be gleaned. Frugal Holiday Dinners With Less Waste. (Suite101.com)
Bloggers' challenge: Are prominent members of the community commenting on this site? Nov 18, 2009
It's usually in response to his own antics, i.e. dumpster diving, Summer Fest fraud etc. But I would consider him well known, one could even call him infamous. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Parade will float by Oct 23, 2009
Three or four years ago, some of us literally went dumpster diving, Paul said. We put some things into storage and pulled them out to use again this year. (Washington Daily News, NC)
4 others try eco week Oct 20, 2009
My kids make fun of my "dumpster diving," which produced things like a trellis for the peas in my garden and an antique chair for my bedroom that I reupholstered. How did family members/significant others affect the experiment. (AZCentral -- Home)
'Wrath' drawing parallels to current economic climate Oct 14, 2009
"I told the cast, 'This is your chance to go Dumpster diving. Look for rusty parts, and make sure you've had your tetanus shots.' ". In an ingenious assemblage of random junk, including a car door and a few used tires, the cast even manages to successfully replicate the Joads' truck; putting it together is part of the scene. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Why paper reported on police chief video Oct 11, 2009
" blutonium wrote on Oct 10, 2009 12:11 PM:" The HJ should do a feature on "upyourslosers" and print some tips about dumpster diving, stalking, forgery, embezzlement, and drooling. " CacheValleyRules wrote on Oct 10, 2009 1:28 PM:" Jensen's attitude and lies associated with this story are a much better example of his lack of ability and experience to led a police department. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Towers leaves with 'gunslinger' reputation Oct 4, 2009
Often stuck with a low payroll, the self-described "sludge merchant" was always at his best when Dumpster diving, finding players other organizations discarded, squeezing production where others didn't see it. "I like challenges. Let's take something that looks hopeless and show that we can get it done," Towers said. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
For Thrashers, what will be the lasting legacy of letting Manny go? Sep 30, 2009
I don t care what they got Afinogenov for (remember my dumpster diving prediction to fill out that line. the point is that he s all figure skating, no finish, and I think he ll be bad for team chemistry, which is something they actually had a lot of at the end of next year (speaking of which, any of the usual suspects still think there s carryover from last year s finish that is going to amount to a hill of beans, much less equate to being enough to compensate for missing out on Hedman/Tavares. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Meet the people living in giant drains underneath Las Vegas strip... Sep 24, 2009
" Going underground ... the entrance to the flood tunnelsRex Despite his established set-up, Steven claims he eventually wants to leave the tunnels but can't because of two outstanding arrest warrants from drug possession charges two years ago. It is estimated the population of the underground community could be as many as 700. As well as credit-hustling, they earn their money off the wildly excessive city above by begging and "dumpster diving" - raiding bins and skips. There are around 350... (The Drudge Report)
Are Modesto voters looking for change? Sep 24, 2009
Cataline said Olsen's support of a ban on Dumpster diving and her push to make businesses collect abandoned shopping carts are examples. Cataline called the new laws "frivolous." He said he worries that the Dumpster-diving ban could hurt people who collect recyclables to make ends meet. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A story waiting for discovery Sep 21, 2009
Artist Mark Chai, known for "Dumpster diving," said, "I considered ancient material of kapa and grass and what a Hawaiian in the 21st century would utilize to tell the story." His ancient-yet-modern curved, fiddlehead fern design appears in nearly everything he creates. A passage in the book, naming the winds of Ni'ihau and Kaua'i, led to an 8-foot-in-diameter swirl of carved wind, spiraling 6 feet deep. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Couple's trash bin tryst takes wrong turn... Sep 16, 2009
WICHITA A man and woman decided to give the phrase "dumpster diving" a new twist over the weekend, crawling inside one on North Waco so they could be alone. But while they were engaged in what Wichita police described as "an intimate moment," they were robbed by a man armed with a pocket knife. (The Drudge Report)
Bloggers' challenge: Is there any reason to travel outside of Cache Valley? Sep 11, 2009
" Terd-Ferguson wrote on Sep 10, 2009 9:54 AM:" According to upyourslosers, SLC has some of the best dumpster diving in the country. " avosider wrote on Sep 10, 2009 11:07 AM:" I have had the joy of moving out of this valley and moving back. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Wing-nuts should embrace Obama Sep 10, 2009
Gary R. Olsen wrote on Sep 9, 2009 5:36 PM:" For the first and last time folks, Upyoursloser could not be Steve Bower! Steve is too busy dumpster diving for information on getting more people fired- If the time that he is posting is not between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. then it definitely isn't him, because I've never heard of dumpsters with lights in them. There, now that that is taken care of...Killem'all- Interesting choice for a screen name (especially when referring to Bush, who the left constantly... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Off-trail: Reducing vacation carbs Sep 3, 2009
Or, as some people have found, foraging, also known as Dumpster diving, is a possibility. Begging could also be added to the list, it seems. (Montana Standard, MT)
Downing: Heat couldn’t wilt winners at Benton fair (Aug. 20) Aug 20, 2009
We have all heard of skydiving, deep-sea diving and Dumpster diving, but dock diving. Much to our surprise, there is a champion dock diver in Blodgett. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dumpster diving computer = 100 trees Aug 15, 2009
Dumpster diving + computer = 100 trees - CNN.com ... Dumpster diving + computer = 100 trees ... DOBBS FERRY, New York (CNN) -- Jude Ndambuki teaches high school chemistry, but when he's not in class, you might find him Dumpster diving for discarded computers. (CNN -- Law)
If you lost your job ... Aug 14, 2009
Joe Plumbob Aug 13, 2009 8:20 PM Theres always dumpster diving and a tin cup with a sign along the highway will work for food. (151). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
* When loved ones become imposters Aug 11, 2009
After his senior year of high school in Weedsport, he climbed into a van and drove with the band across the country, playing clubs and parties, sleeping on peoples floors, Dumpster diving for food, sleeping on the beach in California. I was so happy we let him go, Cindy Lepak said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
What drove chief out?: Roper, others speak out on Logan police resignation Aug 10, 2009
" gimpi20 wrote on Aug 9, 2009 4:14 PM:" How much did the dumpster diving incident by Steve Bower have to do with the request for Russ to resign. " uncensored wrote on Aug 9, 2009 6:59 PM:" You know what's funny. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Confused driver 'only had one beer' (19) Aug 4, 2009
It turned out the protective order was taken out by the female companion with whom he was Dumpster diving. He was taking into custody on the protective order violations and outstanding warrants and booked into the county jail. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Top-secret Obama safehouse leaked on LimeWire Jul 30, 2009
"Why go dumpster diving?" Boback said. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Paper, not Web, often jump-off point for ID thieves Jul 28, 2009
Through dumpster diving, where thieves look for records that hold personal identifiers. In files, such as credit, medical or employment files at home or at a business. (AZCentral -- Business)
Panthers sign Brown to four-year deal Jul 26, 2009
The true definition of a scramble was last week in Baltimore, when the Ravens went dumpster diving for a receiver in the wake of Derrick Mason's announced retirement. They ultimately signed Drew Bennett, but not before also working out former Panthers D.J. Hackett and Chris Hannon. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Acton police logs: July 16 edition Jul 22, 2009
At 6:05 a.m. a Davis Road caller reported a man dumpster diving. Police found the man lived in the area. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Soprano family values Jul 19, 2009
Dumpster diving reimagined. Will you go try out these trash bin swimming pools. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Free Stuff for College Students Jul 14, 2009
Websites, as well as old-fashioned dumpster diving and closet raiding, can save students money. As the price of college becomes increasingly high, students find themselves struggling to pay for the essentials they need for their dorm rooms and apartments. (Suite101.com)
Dumpster Diving: Colleges Get Smart on Salvage Jul 2, 2009
"At the very end of every school year, on a big campus, it's like 10,000 evictions are happening at the same time," says Jeff Ferrell, a sociology professor at Texas Christian University and the author of Empire of Scrounge, a book on Dumpster diving. "What do you do with all that perfectly reusable stuff that gets tossed?" The answer, increasingly, is to start a collection program like TCU's Trash to Treasure. (Time.com)
Your Personal Info is Unsafe (Even Offline) Jun 28, 2009
The nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) that while online breaches in the media and in the security industry, a great deal of personal data is being lost through the theft of paper, often in dumpster diving, as thieves get social security numbers and other valuable information from the garbage cans of medical institutions, banks, and other businesses ... The ITRC did report one case of malicious dumpster diving. (eSecurityPlanet)
New trash can rules approved for Waterloo Jun 20, 2009
meatgal wrote on Jun 16, 2009 12:57 PM:" OH NO!!!! Say it isn't so...no more DUMPSTER DIVING!!!!! ". darkstar wrote on Jun 16, 2009 1:04 PM:" The bill says it will charge the property owner. Well, that will do a lot of good against renters who don't give a d#$% in the 1st place and seem to be the ones creating most of the mess in the 1st place. Before you all jump on me I'm a renter. ". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Trash Collector "Rescues" American Flags Jun 16, 2009
Anyone can go dumpster diving for flags and call it patriotism ... And it's more than dumpster diving for flags ... "sheet' on thier effort - there is a reason our servicemen, firefighters, law enforcement are carried to the grave, caskets draped with that worthless 'piece of cloth' as you so lacksidasically put it. by xlib June 13, 2009 2:59 PM PDT taxchurches-so why don't you tell me what patriotism is. I'm dying to hear it. Did you ever stop and think that patriotism may mean different things... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Council targets garbage containers Jun 16, 2009
"There was nothing in the ordinance about Dumpster diving and keeping containers closed," Schmitt said. More Stories from News. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Don't worry, y'all: Redneck Games still on May 29, 2009
Events include the cigarette flip, the big hair contest, the hubcap hurl and the Dumpster diving contest. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
THE END OF OVEREATING May 24, 2009
Months of 3 a.m. dumpster diving at Chili's and other fast-food restaurants gave Kessler a complete list of the ingredients contained in innocuous sounding snacks. The tortilla wrap used for Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls, for example, has been deep-fried -- driving the water content down to about 5% from 40%, and replacing it with tasty fat. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Dumpster-diving week proves fruitful May 7, 2009
I went Dumpster diving three times during my week, and only once did I come away empty-handed. On Monday, I found what I called The Motherload, which consisted of a lot of loaves of bread, some fruit and unopened yogurts. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Read all of today's breaking news May 3, 2009
No pigs allowed within city limits, no roller skating on the street, no Dumpster diving no drunken elephants. The city of Natchez has many laws that seem somewhat outlandish, but one dating back to 1810 is still on the books, and it all started with an. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Just Ask Gemalto Apr 30, 2009
It is also about dumpster diving (looking in your trash) and old fashioned theft (wallets). With a discarded bank statement thieves can change your billing address and phone number to their own. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Sweetness, humor lighten 'Anvil!' Apr 17, 2009
Director Gervasi is himself a lifelong fan, and his sympathetic approach extends to interviewing family members and dumpster diving in the archives. It's one thing to hear Lips's grown siblings - an accountant, a businesswoman, and an endocrinologist - marvel at their brother's refusal to grow up. (Boston Globe)
AWFUL ANNOUNCING: 1-on-1 with one of the best bloggers Apr 4, 2009
I would say the ones that stick out for being goofy are the , the USC Song Girl [who exposed her rear end by accident] and anything that Rob Stone does (dumpster diving, ). As far as the negative ones, or rather not so funny, Suzyn Waldman , Dana Jacobson and the Chris Berman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
April Fool's Issue Apr 1, 2009
Dumpster diving, raw food key to survival in tough economic times. by. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Newly thrifty Americans go foraging and trash-diving Mar 24, 2009
Reuters Published: March 24, 2009. Miranda Walton's old Ford pickup was collecting dust on her ranch in Austin, Texas, so she decided to trade it in for something she needed -- goats. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Frugality takes on social cachet Mar 23, 2009
"Rufus and Lawson define "scavenging" not as Dumpster diving but as acquiring possessions by any means other than paying full price. In their view, scavenging encompasses thrift stores and yard sales, discount mall shopping and coupon usage -- and picking up pennies off the sidewalk.Wait, doesn't everyone do that?"I was walking downtown behind a teenage girl," says Rufus, "and she dropped three quarters. I stopped and gave them back to her, and she said, 'That's OK. You keep them. (Modesto Bee, CA)
She rhymed to dine Mar 22, 2009
We laughed when we saw Kris Kemp's video ode to dumpster diving ... "The only time I've gotten sick was when I ate too much Hoffmann's chocolate," said Kemp, who has written a full-lenth musical about dumpster diving (and is currently casting parts). (The Palm Beach Post)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Cops & Courts): Tell-tale trash Mar 20, 2009
Were not talking dumpster diving, though: Officers are not adorning their front porches with your mildew-spotted pleather couch or rounding out their diets with that heavy cream/horseradish/orange juice dip you finally booted, untouched, from the refrigerator after three months. Terrifyingly, that recipe is not a figment of my imagination. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Using our resources Mar 19, 2009
California's dilemma is the moral equivalent of dumpster diving not because pot should or shouldn't be legalized, but because they're digging up the corpse in the basement to harvest its gold teeth. The usual arguments for legalization-less dangerous than alcohol, not addictive, less expensive to prosecute, more profitable for the government, less alluring if not prohibited-will be met with the usual arguments against it-mind-altering, psychologically addictive, gateway drug, freeway to endemic... (Chetek Alert, WI)
What Is Medical Identity Theft? Mar 18, 2009
Some identity thieves resort to plain, old-fashioned dumpster diving and trolling around residential areas looking for unopened mail. Getting Help Is Often Fruitless. (Suite101.com)
Panda: ID Theft Trojans Are on 1 in 100 PCs We Scan Mar 10, 2009
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that 9 million U.S. residents have their identities stolen each year through a variety of techniques, including dumpster diving, skimming credit card numbers at legitimate businesses and phishing. According to Panda, these Trojan programs are a now a serious threat too. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Photographer explores Dumpster diving Mar 6, 2009
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More TAPB winners Feb 24, 2009
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Associated Press - February 24, 2009 7:45 AM ET. (KSLA.com, LA)
Deputy quits in midst of internal investigation Feb 20, 2009
vickgjol wrote on Feb 4, 2009 11:24 PM:" I just think its funny that the thrift dept did not notice A HUGE Chicken Head in their dumpster? And why was he in Kerville Dumpster Diving??? Sounds Kinda Fishy too me! ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Don't Give ID Thieves a Spring Break Feb 13, 2009
"Dumpster diving" -- pulling personal information from documents thrown in the trash -- remains a leading route for ID thieves. When shopping online, stick with sites that have the closed lock icon at the bottom of your browser. (Pekin Times, IL)
'Dumpster Diving' class offered to grades 3-5 at Eagleview Feb 11, 2009
com: 'Dumpster Diving' class offered to grades 3-5 02/04/09 ... Wednesday, February 4, 2009 12:28 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 'Dumpster Diving' class offered to grades 3-5 Instructor Barb Hines from the Happy Dancing Turtle will lead students in grades 3-5 through on an afternoon of "Dumpster Diving" from 2:50 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Eagle View Elementary School Art Room #230 ... The "Dumpster Diving" class will show how the 3-Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - can be used to... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Identity Theft Jumps 22 Percent In 2008 Feb 10, 2009
By retrieving your unshredded information from a trash can, a method known as dumpster diving. Those offline thefts accounted for 35 percent of victims who knew how their data was taken, lost or stolen. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Somerville Bark: Cure the repeat Dumpster diver Feb 8, 2009
A little creativity and you can cure your pooch from Dumpster diving. Kelly Modzelewski lives in Somerville with her three goofy dogs and one neurotic cat. (Somerville Journal, MA)
