Catching up with ... Emily and Tim Howard Oct 13, 2008
She's also a member of MOPS, also known as Mothers of Preschoolers, and chaired the Greater Lodi Area Prayer Breakfast the past four years. This year's event drew more than 200 people. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
First impressions Oct 8, 2008
Yes, I said hairdresser, cause you know they ain t going to no barbershop with mops like that. Not hatin , just wonderin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
WINGS Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Oct 8, 2008
Many families starting anew need even the most basic household items, from mops and buckets, coffee cups and kitchen supplies, infant furniture and car seats, toys, clothing - the needs list is endless. We re even trying to get some kennels set up for families who don t want to leave their pets behind, said Mullis. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Red Cross worker finds Ike aftermath 'mind boggling' Oct 6, 2008
More than 100,000 cleanup kits (disinfectant, mops, buckets) handed out. More than 80,000 have turned to Red Cross for mental and physical health services. (The St. Augustine Record)
Energy-saving education Oct 5, 2008
The district is using microfiber mops and cloths that require less cleaning, hepa filtration vacuum cleaners that eliminates air borne dust, eco-friendly cleaning products and new floor machines that use less water and chemicals, Garuccio said. Most of these upgrades don't even come at district and taxpayer expense, Pabis said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Indianola Slam Fishing tournament Saturday Oct 5, 2008
Published: Saturday, October 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT Eagles Thanksgiving. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is seeking donations and volunteers to help support the free Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Thursday, Nov. 27. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Cleaning supplies in demand Oct 4, 2008
She said, "It's important to have a supply of cleaning materials at home. I've done that. "But I don't think I need cleaning equipment because I have all that -- brooms, mops, dustpans, dishcloths and such. " "Today I am looking for a new mop handle to replace my broken one at home," said Nina, adding her maid had gone on holiday last Sunday. The increase in cleaning-product sales at the Giant department store has been less extreme than the increase in food sales, which Ronny said had reached up... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
The big move Oct 3, 2008
At the CVS in Porter Square, parents and students alike waited in line with armfuls of paper towels and Swiffer mops. So welcome to the People s Republic, the intellectual capital of America. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Vacation nightmares Oct 3, 2008
We were put in a dark and dismal room that contained brooms and mops. The situation got worse when the manager got nothing but a recording when he called the travel agency. (AZCentral -- Travel)
The Call of the Wild - Chapter I, Into the Primitive Sep 23, 2008
On the other hand, there were the fox terriers, a score of them at least, who yelped fearful promises at Toots and Ysabel looking out of the windows at them and protected by a legion of housemaids armed with brooms and mops. But Buck was neither house-dog nor kennel-dog. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Huntley Project staff, students ready for temporary quarters Sep 22, 2008
Paul Ruhter, Billings Gazette - Cheryl Albrecht, mother of two Huntley Project students, mops a floor Sunday inside a modular trailer where school will resume today. A fire Wednesday destroyed Huntley Project High School. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
O'Brien's beat blog Sep 22, 2008
76 World Series, the overrated Big Red Machine mops the floor with the Bronx Bombers in 4. 60 World Series, thank you Bill Mazeroski. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A stepping stone Sep 20, 2008
"He sweeps and mops.". There are rules at the house. (NJ.com -- Times)
OUT THERE: Cleaner Gets Golden Plunger Award Sep 19, 2008
Mayor Tony Vettori mops the city's public restroom. Steve Oswald isn't getting back the $156. (Fox News)
Cards paint the town Red in finale Sep 19, 2008
Pujols' three-run blast. Kennedy's RBI double. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
After the flood: Cleanup begins Sep 18, 2008
Bleach and mops were the biggest sellers on Monday as people swept away the grime and disinfected damaged basements, Palermo said. Contractors also came in for supplies as they began replacing damaged dry wall and floor tiles. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Church commissions congregants to serve communitys need Sep 18, 2008
In addition to the Clothing Closet, First Assembly also hosts a MOPS program for Mothers of Preschoolers, where women socialize, do crafts and recharge their batteries for their critical roles as mothers. Ahern and other church volunteers fill in to provide child care for the weekly Tuesday-morning meetings, freeing the moms to attend the MOPS program. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Wheeler High teacher, his dad drown trying to save boy Sep 16, 2008
Almost a dozen youngsters, friends and teammates of Mark Thanos' sons spent Sunday evening using mops, brooms, shovels and vacuums to clear water from the family's flooded basement. Mike Thanos said he is grateful that his friends came out to support him and to remember his dad. (Munster Times, IN)
(More)8.46 inches!Heavy rains pour down on county Sep 16, 2008
Non-stop heavy rains caused the cancellations of numerous outdoor activities this weekend and sent county residents searching for sump pumps and mops ... However, with rain a definite possibility for next week, it may still be too soon to put away the mops. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The Salvation Army: Moving in with First Strike Teams Saturday Morning Sep 14, 2008
As part of its disaster response operation, The Salvation Army also is pre-positioning personnel and inventories to provide those affected by the storm with: Clean-up kits containing brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning suppliesHygiene kitsDrinking waterShower unitsFirst-aid supplies Missing persons support through The Salvation Army Team EmergencyRadio Network (www ... A $100 donation will feed a family of four for two days and will provide two cases of drinking water and one household cleanup... (KWTX.com, TX)
Salvation Army sends 2 teams from area Sep 13, 2008
Once the danger passes, The Salvation Army will help residents by supplying cleanup kits containing mops, brooms, buckets and cleaning solutions, Black said. Donations to help those affected by Hurricane Ike can be made to The Salvation Army by calling (800) 725-2769 or at. (Florida Times-Union)
Vandalism strikes Boone Community Theatre Sep 12, 2008
"The show went on. We used a very, very impromptu stereo to replace a few sound effects but it definitely diminished the quality of the show not having a professional sound system." With the makeup lights and tables smashed in the green room and backstage makeup room, the theatre was left in shambles, causing a half-hour delay to the performance of "Train to Danger." "Our show went up at 8 p.m. instead of 7:30. We had people waiting in the hallway for us. We even had a couple of our patrons... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
After the flood Sep 10, 2008
One store owner, unaffected by the flooding, is reporting a boom in sales of mops and brushes. Council officials in fluorescent jackets buzz between the businesses, quickly followed by clip-board-carrying insurance assessors. (BBC News -- UK)
More of this story Sep 9, 2008
Dust mops and towels in one of the commercial dryers had overheated and burst into flames. The fire was extinguished by an employee, Raye Doom, with an ABC fire extinguisher. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Behind men of action are women with mops Sep 9, 2008
From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. September 9, 2008 at 3:04 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
In America, a dedicated hunt for a legendary devil Sep 9, 2008
They say they are the "official researchers" of the Jersey Devil, a shy specimen of cryptozoology that has haunted these parts long enough to have sent tricornered hats spinning from the mops of frightened colonists. Laura Leuter, 30, the group's president, already knows what you're thinking: Why don't these "devil hunters" wake up, walk down to that Super Foodtown and buy some coffee to smell. (International Herald Tribune)
Palin casts herself as Washington outsider Sep 6, 2008
I guess we'll see how much character she has when she mops up the floor with Biden's rug during the debates at the end of September. That is a rug he wears, isn't it. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A place to skate Sep 6, 2008
It's like a scene straight from Malibu - kids clad in cargo shorts, frayed jeans and mops of long hair. A group of about 30 young skateboarders have transformed a gritty old basketball court at Shiloh Park in Brandon into a place stocked with movement. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reno Salvation Army on stand-by for Hurricane Gustav response Sep 2, 2008
A $100 donation will feed a family of four for two days and will provide two cases of drinking water and one household cleanup kit (containing brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies). The Salvation Army currently is not accepting donations of clothing and furniture for storm victims; however, please continue supporting your local Salvation Army thrift store and the much needed programs your in-kind gifts support. (KRNV.com, NV)
A Celebration of Art Aug 31, 2008
MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month beginning Sept. 8. Meetings are held at Anastasia Baptist Church. (The St. Augustine Record)
Quick response quells Laundromat fire (24) Aug 30, 2008
Some dust mops were left too close the boiler, said laundry owner Dick Garrett. There wasn t much to burn in there, but it burned what there was. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lowndes officials prepare for Gustav Aug 30, 2008
In addition to feeding survivors and volunteers, the Salvation Army is prepared to provide clean-up kits containing brooms, mops, buckets and other supplies hygiene kits, drinking water, shower units, first-aid supplies and missing persons support through The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network and emotional and spiritual care. Those who would like to help victims of Gustav are asked to call 800-SAL-ARMY or visit. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Cambridge residents still recovering from June floods Aug 30, 2008
"Everybody in town helped. The fire department, they need a medal or something because they were wonderful. The Red Cross got us packages with mops and bleach to take care of mold, and FEMA had someone there in two days and I had (aid) three days after. I don't know what this town would do without them.". Cambridge Mayor Scott DeYoung said the city was doing what it could to fix the problems but staff is continuing to look for flaws in the city's drainage system. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Womens gatherings Aug 25, 2008
Updated: Monday, August 25, 2008 12:23 AM CDT FONT SIZE. Womens gatherings. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dundee mops up after floods Aug 23, 2008
Damage is believed to run to hundreds of thousands of pounds. The flooded railway track near Inverkeilor. (Aberdeen Press and Journal)
Check out this kitchen makeover in Sandy Springs Aug 22, 2008
The narrow panel slides out to reveal hooks for mops, brooms, a step stool and cleaning items. With such limited space, I had to find a place for my brooms, Beyer said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Learn about your Olympic heroes through books Aug 16, 2008
The next time the summer games roll around your children will be four years older and mops may not hold the same appeal, so enjoy these special times with your champions. Name. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Community Calendar Aug 15, 2008
Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 232 Shotwell St., across from the Methodist Church, 8 p.m. MOPS, First Presbyterian Church Fellowship hall, 5:30 p.m. Bainbridge City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Birthdays: Zabrah Murray, Areatha Davis, Ella Fair Tolbert, George McCook, Dr. Sydney Cochran Anniversaries: Stephanie and Paxton Poitevint. Wednesday, Aug. 20. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Church offers support for young moms Aug 14, 2008
She's one of the 16 young women ages 16-20 in Teen Mothers of Preschoolers, or Teen MOPS. The support group meets Wednesdays at the church. "They're kids, but they are in a woman's role," said church member Sharon Montgomery, who leads Teen MOPS. ... That is the mission of Teen MOPS: to give the teens tools to grow in their role of mother and budding adult, while feeding their need for brief respite from their new, demanding motherhood. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Training in Yakima (updated Aug. 13) Aug 14, 2008
I've tried keeping myself busy these past few weeks I'm very involved in my MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers), and my friends have been so wonderful in supporting me. It's very hard to think that as much as I am excited to see Josh when he gets home this week, he's leaving again in just a few more. (Longview Daily News, WA)
There's a disturbing feeling to all that glitters, shines in these Games (Today) Aug 14, 2008
Indoors, workers with mops and brooms swoop in to whisk away the tiniest specks of debris. It's as if the hand of a control freak guides everyone here, which I guess is the way the Chinese government's influence appears to those of us from the West. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GUT INSTINCT: BUSHWHACKED Aug 7, 2008
My heavens, it mops the floor with Jack Daniel s and Jim Beam. Surprisingly delicious, eh. (New York Press)
Women and Multiple Sclerosis Concer... Aug 3, 2008
Use helpful cleaning aids such as a dishwasher, high-reach dusters, swiffer mops (with disposable pads), self-cleaning shower sprays, and so on. Whatever reduces fatigue is helpful for cleaning. (Suite101.com)
DeKalb mothers stick together Jul 29, 2008
I needed something to get out of the house and to meet other women like me, Ramm said while keeping a close eye on son Joey, 2, and newborn daughter, Emily, on Monday morning at Huntley Park in DeKalb with fellow DeKalb MOPS members. Before (MOPS), I was lost ... Kristal Templin has been with the DeKalb MOPS for three years and has enjoyed the companionship and additional resources she has received through the group. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Oil spill idles 200 ships in Miss. River Jul 26, 2008
A worker pauses as cleanup crews use absorbent mops to soak up fuel oil on a bank of the Mississippi River in Jesuit Bend, La. Thursday. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Oil spill on nearly 100 miles of Mississippi River Jul 26, 2008
Environmental workers on Thursday using absorption mops in an attempt to contain a fuel oil spill in the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans. (Sean Gardner/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune)
Miss. River Spill Idles Ships Near New Orleans Jul 25, 2008
Fuel oil washes up on the bank of the Mississippi River as absorbent mops soak the oil up in the. Fuel oil washes up on the bank of the Mississippi River as absorbent mops soak the oil up in the French Quarter of New Orleans Thursday, July 24, 2008. (ABC News -- Wire)
Amy Winehouse gets a crack team of industrial cleaners in for ... Jul 23, 2008
Armed with mops, dusters and bottles of concentrated bleach, the team of four workers took on the challenge of a lifetime and got to work on the singer's 700,000 home over the weekend. They spent more than five hours making sure the two-storey, Victorian apartment was up to scratch for Blake's long-awaited homecoming. (Mirror.co.uk)
The green in state government (33) Jul 22, 2008
Instead, staffers tote petite, lightweight floor mops equipped with microfiber mop heads and a 16-ounce canister of cleaner. Two cups of cleaning liquid do the same job that would have taken 50 gallons of water previously, Prebil said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bagelfest Parade getting bigger by the hour this year Jul 18, 2008
2500 block, south side: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Second Missionary Baptist, Calvin Montgomery, Lawrene Montgomery/Dean Hughes, Leisure Pools, MOPS & Teen MOPS and Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics and Dance. 2500 block, north side: St. John s Lutheran School, Maurice s, Monical s Pizza, Common Links, Mr. Skyrocket & Miss Firecracker, Hilltop Convalescent Center, Elmos Used Cars and Red Cross of Coles and Clark Counties. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Don't Just Remodel -- Reorganize Jul 18, 2008
It has adjustable shelves for differently sized items such as kitchen sprays and cleaners, and also provides a happy home for brooms and mops. Plan ahead. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
3 injured, several arrested after brawl in north Normal Jul 13, 2008
Officers arriving at the scene saw about 30 to 40 people fighting, and some were wielding mops, broom handles, tree branches and pipes as weapons, he said ... " ONLY IN AMERICA wrote on Jul 11, 2008 11:45 AM:" ILLINOIS SHOULD BAN:mops, broom handles, tree branches and pipes ... normalguy wrote on Jul 11, 2008 7:46 AM:" 1)you cant blame the people for treating this as a block party. its obvious from the pics this is not a serious matter. lets put it this way. at your next traffic stop , how bout... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Holiday Weekend Feast From The Grill Jul 7, 2008
You can skip all the traditional rubs, mops and sauces and it will stand alone on the flavor of the meat and smoke. Pork enables you to practice and still eat your mistakes. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Some Americans will drive trucks, no matter cost Jul 2, 2008
(Reuters) - Seven women pile out of a massive white Chevrolet Suburban and unload the vacuums, mops and buckets of their trade. Gasoline may cost $4 a gallon, but the Chevy's driver and business owner Leesa Baldwin has no intention of downsizing to a smaller vehicle. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
El Rancho soon to open doors Jul 2, 2008
Windows, floors, bathrooms and booths all received heavy attention from standard mops and buckets. A little dust has accumulated, after all, it's been two years since the building's been in use. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Cheney will attend GOP fundraiser in Casper Jun 21, 2008
Liability Time wrote on Jun 20, 2008 12:25 AM:" Vice President Cheney, thanks for coming. We have a lovely seat for you over here by the mops and the cat litter that we use to soak up human vomit. And don't trouble yourself by getting around any cameras or microphones. Probably not good for that ailing heart of yours, old buddy old pal. Good to see ya. Really. Come right this way. ". A Pleasant Event wrote on Jun 20, 2008 12:38 AM:" Thank you all for having me. It's an honor being here. As I've... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Trash problem after flooding Jun 20, 2008
The American Red Cross handed out thousands of cleanup kits with gloves, mops, scrub brushes and disinfectant. Workers also gave out pamphlets with safe cleaning instructions. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Feds approve assistance Jun 17, 2008
Items needed include: non-refrigerated microwavable meals, canned soups, bottled water, Gatorade, juice boxes, bleach, mops, gloves, trash bags, soap, paper towels, toilet paper, clothing, sanitary items, and diapers. Skaggs Builders is donating storage space for flood victims as long as room remains. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
For Maddux, to err is ... too much Jun 16, 2008
Greg Maddux mops his brow after giving up an RBI single to Franklin Gutierrez in the sixth inning, which stretched Cleveland's lead to 5-3. Gutierrez was a thorn in Maddux's side, having reached in the third on a rare error by the pitcher. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Letters to the editor Jun 13, 2008
Volunteers are constantly bringing their own cleaning supplies of gloves, polishes, mops, brushes ,garden plants, garden supplies, garden tools, and Scott Duff has just donated a garden hose newly purchased. Patty Izzo is contributing many hours and her own plant donations and has received some from White Flower Farm, her brother, Edward Adam, owner of Adam's Garden of Eden, Twin Maple Farm, Cricket Hill, both in Thomaston, Norman Adams and Gresczyk Farms of New Hartford. (Thomaston Express, CT)
State wants FEMA giveaways returned to victims Jun 13, 2008
Before the giveaway, pallets at a warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas, were piled high with boxes of buckets, boots, cleansers, mops and brooms, as well as clothing, bedding, plates and utensils. General Services Administration records show FEMA gave away 121 truckloads of material that had been declared surplus property and offered free to federal agencies and states. (CNN -- US)
Cummunity Calendar Jun 13, 2008
Memorial Hospital Board meeting, 5 p.m. MOPS, First Presbyterian Church Fellowship hall, 5:30 p.m. Bainbridge City Council, City Hall Chambers, 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 232 Shotwell St., across from the Methodist Church, 8 p.m. Birthdays: Betty A. Davis, Brandi Anthony, Beth McRae Mayfield, Brenden Greene Anniversaries: Tywann and Daphne Elijah, Phillip and Gail Martin. Wednesday, June 18. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Booster dose: Daiichi gets Zenotech too Jun 12, 2008
If Daiichi mops up the entire 20%, its stake in Ranbaxy will rise well beyond the agreed level of 50. 1. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
FEMA gives away $85 million of... Jun 12, 2008
Pallets at the Fort Worth warehouse were piled high with boxes of buckets, boots, cleansers, mops and brooms. There were stacks of tents, lanterns and camp stoves for people still displaced, as well as clothing, bedding, plates and utensils. (CNN -- Law)
Cherry Creek residents return home Jun 11, 2008
The kits include a bucket, bleach, a heavy-duty cleaner, gloves, sponges, garbage bags, mops and brooms. A variety of Rapid City businesses and organizations contributed items for the cleanup kits, Korzeniewski said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
