Mr. Clean hits 50 Oct 30, 2008
Mr. Clean s image has stood the test of grime. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scout helps restore nursing home landscape Oct 29, 2008
His visits and interaction with the residents turned into more service as he was given approval to restore the nursing home's outside wooden benches, gliders and large planters ... Cameron and his family recently visited Parkview Haven and the residents planted beautiful flowers and tomato plants in the planters, and the benches and gliders were all over the grounds getting good use by residents and visitors. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Clay pots, and when it freezes Oct 26, 2008
With inexpensive terra cotta planters now widely available, it s tempting to indulge in a variety of shapes and sizes ... Drainage is critical if terra cotta planters are going to last more than a year. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Much to love about Citizens Bank Park Oct 25, 2008
A list of 15, to mark the number of years since Philly's last WS. By Mark Newman / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Asian stock markets close lower Thursday(2nd update) Oct 23, 2008
"Sentiment remained depressed as weak corporate earnings intensified worries over a slowdown in the global economy.'' On Wednesday in New York, the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 5.7 percent to 8,519.21. Investors in Japan are worried that U.S. economy, a vital export market, is sliding into a recession. Hundreds of U.S. companies are reporting third-quarter results and many are issuing murky forecasts, stirring unease. For example, Wachovia Corp., which is being bought by Wells Fargo... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lola Peede Johnson Oct 23, 2008
She retired on Aug. 1, 1991, from RBC Centura Bank, formerly Planters National Bank, in Roanoke Rapids. She was a member of Roanoke Rapids Church of Christ. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Winter Prep for Your Outdoor Living Space Oct 22, 2008
Remove planters and flower pots - even those that are just ornamental - from the deck. Moisture can collect under planters or pots and leave stains on your deck ... Built-in planter boxes can be an attractive, permanent alternative than portable planters or pots. (Pekin Times, IL)
The green grades Oct 20, 2008
The children, wearing green aprons and divided into groups with names like "Green Dragonflies," were preparing dozens of planters that would be installed later as a "green roof" atop the Edible Schoolyard's outdoor classroom. Ciuffo measured a plastic beaker full of sand and dumped it in the bin. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Material Matters Oct 19, 2008
One great use for those foam packing peanuts is as a drainage base for planters. Not only do they lighten heavy planters, they leave plenty of space for roots to grow through. (Boston Globe)
Olde Pink House Restaurant, Savanna... Oct 19, 2008
Olde Pink House and adjoining Planters Tavern are must-stops on Savannah's tour of haunts ... Some Sunday evening this winter, you may find yourself sitting by the fire listening to jazz pianist and singer Gail Thurmond at Planters Tavern at the Olde Pink House ... The Olde Pink House Restaurant and Planters Tavern, 23 Abercorn Street, Reynolds Square; 912-232-4286. (Suite101.com)
Lesson Plan for the Trade Book Pump... Oct 17, 2008
For a life science gardening activity, have students create a model town from potting soil, cardboard, and small planters. Then have them plant and grow grass seeds and make observations as grass grows over their town. (Suite101.com)
Talking Crow Studio Oct 17, 2008
To Blue, an important part of the studio is the "mixed media" clay and cement workshops in hand-building, wheel-throwing, tile making, stepping stones and tufa planters. She also has a parent-child "create night" two Fridays each month. (Daily Triplicate)
No comments posted. Oct 16, 2008
Sometimes people will step up to take on those tasks, such as the planters downtown, she said. Scrivner would preserve public safety and some infrastructure projects, but jettison items such as repairing curbs and gutters. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
County schools to auction surplus items Oct 16, 2008
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Warehouses gear up for holiday sales Oct 16, 2008
Highlights: Dinner plates, salad plates, pasta/soup bowls and mugs at $7 to $25; large platters and serving bowls at $29 to $155; vases and planters at $49 to $225; wall-hanging plates and decorative tiles at $25 to $350; and accessories such as dipping bowls, utensil holders, wine coolers, biscotti jars at $6 to $89. Ninety-five percent of the inventory is first quality, 4 percent is discontinued or seconds and about 1 percent is samples. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Those Who Host Lose The Most" Campaign Oct 16, 2008
"We walked into the house and we observed all the beer cans stashed in planters, thrown in trash cans, ice chest full with beer and a lot of bottles of liquor. Officer Michael Sanchez with the El Paso Police Department described the scene. "What happens is people start jumping rock walls and trying to leave. "Officers said the way most teens find out about the parties is through text messaging that's easily spread through friends."Theyre at a party they get behind the wheel trying to get home... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Disputed tours coming to island where JFK Jr. wed Oct 15, 2008
Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, slave-owning planters grew cotton, rice, corn and indigo on the island. If you go. (CNN -- Travel)
CPO prices very near bottom Oct 13, 2008
The research house said planters, especially the smaller ones, had started to cut back on fertiliser application due to the current low CPO prices and still expensive fertiliser ... With planters cutting on fertiliser use to lower production cost, next years production could decline sharply, especially with tree stress setting in ... It also said sustainable palm oil certification had come into effect with planters starting to receive their certification for specific estates. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
CKP helps sustain community groups through network that connects them to one another Oct 10, 2008
Pytel developed a program called Woodlawn Youth Solutions, in which local teenagers renovated seven large, dilapidated planters originally located at 62nd Street and Ingleside ... These planters have since been placed around Woodlawn, making an immediate and visible contribution to the look and feel of the community ... Sustainability Partners is not just about new planters, Schultz said. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Sprout Creek Farm receives $2,000 donation Oct 10, 2008
Students also built benches for the orchard and brought stones from an old stone wall to make planters. The idea is to meld hard work with connection and community. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to help others Oct 8, 2008
The Montrose High School football team and Rocky Mountain International Academy students re-landscaped planters at Valley Manor Convalescent Home. Others cleaned, painted, installed carpet and fans at MADA and Christ s Kitchen. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Oconee County police blotter Oct 8, 2008
Damage: On Sept. 26, deputy Jeremy Wasdin was dispatched to Planters Trail, Bogart, where a man said someone put a roll of toilet paper in his mailbox and set it on fire. Someone also placed a burning candle on this front porch step. (Athens Banner-Herald)
POLICE/FIRE LOG: Sept. 15-21, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
11:36 a.m. Downer Ave., and Planters Field Lane, traffic stop. 11:51 a.m. Summer St., burglary F.E. business, window smashed and entry made. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Cumberland Is. to get motor tours Oct 7, 2008
Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, slave-owning planters grew cotton, rice, corn and indigo on the island. In the late 19th century, industrialist Thomas Carnegie built a mansion styled after a Scottish castle on Cumberland Island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Auburn Beautification Commission blooming Oct 6, 2008
Freedom Park, located on the corner of Dill and North streets, has received new planters and flowers, with some touch-up work on benches and the surrounding landscape. The commission also helped install 58 hanging flower pots in the downtown area. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Loss of Upton's old oak, area's 'champion' trees, marks time's passage Oct 5, 2008
"For all intents and purposes, all our trees are in planters," Wild said. "We've been raking our leaves for 100 years. But that organic material is critical for the soil.". (Boston Globe)
It's tool time! Oct 5, 2008
Hand-held bulb planters --- funny-looking tubes with handles --- are designed to remove a plug of soil to the exact depth for planting ... Foot-powered bulb planters work in much the same way, and the heavier and more durable the model, the better ... The problem is, if the soil isn't loosened, these planters can be a pain. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Is the U.N. becoming irrelevant? Oct 4, 2008
I have addressed that issue already with vertical twigs in the planters. He s a good cat, already a mouser. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Montrose clarifies cemetery maintenance concerns Oct 4, 2008
That discussion turned to the individual decorations, planters and plants in the cemetery. The rules approved Thursday include. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Downtown next in line for improvements Oct 4, 2008
Either with bump outs or another solution, Thibodeau said he d like to create spaces where planters can be installed or where different community groups can adopt a spot to maintain with plants and flowers. Thanks to leftover federal and state funds granted for the Old Center project, Thibodeau said the town already has the money it needs for the bulk of Main Street improvement plan. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Road work comes to an end; now comes the bike path, retaining wall Oct 3, 2008
Nine community planters will be rebuilt on the side streets and were incorporated into the highways design. None of the planters are proposed for the center median because of safety concerns. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
It all started at the donut stand Oct 3, 2008
You can examine garden benches made of repurposed redwood or planters decorated with solar lights. You can sample pesto or salsa. (Daily Triplicate)
Salvation Army Thrift stores offer bargains galore Oct 3, 2008
Desks, sofas, coffee tables, entertainment centers, china cabinets, hutches, dining and end tables, candlesticks, futons, foot stools, planters, lamps and artwork were on display. Kitchen items included the basics, from frying pans to $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Maynard police logs Sep 25, 2008
11:21 a.m., a woman came into the station to report some vandalism to planters in the alleyway by the Outdoor Store. The buckets were torn apart and some were missing. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Broadway broadens pedestrian access Sep 23, 2008
The plazas sit on a taupe-colored surface bordered by bike lanes and flower-filled planters that protect those sitting under umbrellas and on benches from the trucks and taxis barreling by. The Madison Square space cost $1 million, and the plazas closest to Times Square, dubbed "Broadway Boulevard," cost $700,000, Sadik-Khan says. (USA Today -- News)
Investment in biomass generators to boost co-ops (with PHOTO GALLERY) Sep 21, 2008
The future plants should be capable of generating baseload power for all 38 of Oglethorpe's EMCs, including Coastal Electric, Okefenokee Rural, Jefferson Energy, Coweta-Fayette, Rayle and Planters. Tom Smith, president and chief executive officer of Oglethorpe Power Corp., said, "We're pleased to find an environmentally friendly way to help meet some of our members' growing demand for electricity.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kids offered reward to stop crime Sep 21, 2008
Carpentry and masonry instructor Mike Beville updated the board on those programs, including the completion of student projects such as picnic tables, garden planters and benches that generated revenue through sale or auction, and student Adrian Mosley's lattice-backed reflection bench project built in memory of Becky Reddish. Ken Sourbeer's ESE class will landscape the memorial with plantings from Walt Westcott's agriculture students. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Soccer Captain's Diary Sep 20, 2008
Note to self: Never fly into Chicago O'Hare Airport you will be stuck there for days with the only interesting things being the Great American Bagel and a cute little Planters Peanut store. Anyway, we finally got out of there and arrived at our destination Knoxville, Tenn. (Wsucougars.com)
Police Reports Sep 18, 2008
12:59 p.m. Suspect attempted to gain entry into garage without consent at 10000 block of Planters Row Drive. 1:02 p.m. Property found at Canoe Road and Dock Street turned into the police department for safekeeping. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Crude palm oil hits 6-month low Sep 17, 2008
We recommend investors select high-yield planters and high-dividend companies such as Batu Kawan Bhd and Chin Teck Plantations Bhd, he told StarBiz. Citing a Bloomberg report, he said consensus estimated average price-earnings ratio (PE) for plantation companies to be seven times in 2008 and eight times in 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kraft Foods Builds on Tradition of Giving by Feeding Gulf Coast Families Affected by Hurricane Ike Sep 16, 2008
Donated products include Kraft favorites such as Planters nuts, Cornnuts snacks, Honey Maid Grahams crackers and Fig Newtons and Oreo cookies ... "Our donation of family favorites like Planters nuts and Nabisco cookies will bring comfort to families and make an immediate, positive difference during this particularly distressing time. The American Red Cross and Feeding America are doing an outstanding job of distributing donations from companies such as Kraft to families affected by the... (PR Newswire)
Enhancing Your Houseplant Collectio... Sep 16, 2008
Planters and pots: Almost anything that is deep and has a firm base can be used as a decorative planter. Take a look at wicker baskets, teapots, vases, copper pots, cookie jars, and more. (Suite101.com)
Nuts: packed with nutrition — and calories Sep 12, 2008
But it's mostly mono- and polyunsaturated fats, and the other nutritional benefits are such that Planters, the snack-nut company, is now printing the following on some of its labels, a statement approved by the Food and Drug Administration: "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat sterol and not resulting in increased caloric intake may... (Albany Times Union)
Stores get reprieve on notice to remove U.S. flags Sep 11, 2008
Instead, he is preparing to plant more 25 small flags in planters outside the store Thursday, in honor of Sept. 11. They ll be in the planters for one day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
described efforts to revamp the downtown artery into a grand urban boulevard Sep 11, 2008
But downtown Chicago's retail corridor has added dramatic landscaping in the past decade, including flowers and concrete planters in the median. The city's plan comes at a time when Pratt Street is attracting more businesses. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Enjoy Outdoor Accessories All Year-round Sep 10, 2008
"With a little creativity," Cilio says, "your planters and garden accent pieces can be versatile and elegant enough to bring indoors for four seasons of enjoyment.". To learn more about outdoor planters and ideas for bringing them indoors, visit your local garden center or go to www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Two cases of West Nile found in county Sep 10, 2008
To eliminate mosquito breeding sites, the public is urged to look for areas of standing water or sluggish water flow, including clogged gutters and drains, trash can lids and other plastic vessels, stagnant swimming pools and garden planters. To avoid mosquito bites, use DEET-containing insect repellent during outdoor activities. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
ALCATRAZ-GARDENS Sep 9, 2008
They transformed the old cannonball troughs above the homes into lush planters, overflowing with ivy-leaf geraniums ... Workers and volunteers started on the island's more forgiving east side, where they cleared out weeds and other invasive plants that had overtaken planters along the Main Road, and overrun entire gardens on Officers' Row. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Try these bulb planting tips Sep 9, 2008
Bulb planters: Specialized bulb tools take the strain out of planting bulbs. Foot-powered tools are best for hard soil; hand tools better for looser soil. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The business of faith Sep 7, 2008
So, how do church planters work in the 21st century when the days of the itinerant missionary are long gone. Helen, a missionary who has worked among Bhils in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh says the first step is to send a reconnaissance team to the target area to find out if a church is already under construction. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Small packages Sep 7, 2008
This viola has a trailing habit, suitable for patio planters and hanging baskets. "Rain Blue" was bred by Tokita Seed Col. Lt. in Japan. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sculpture celebration started with simple idea Sep 6, 2008
During Lenoir's downtown revitalization, streetscape improvements were made to include brick planters with pads for both permanent and temporary displays. A drive downtown offers bold designs, vivid colors and eye-catching pieces decorating the sidewalks. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
How to Take Fall Nature Walks with ... Sep 5, 2008
Point out trees in planters on sidewalks and seed pods stuck to the ground in supermarket parking lots. Even if you are cocooned in the middle of a concrete city, there will still be signs of fall to observe and collect. (Suite101.com)
Blasts probe: Four more held in blasts case Sep 5, 2008
Among those arrested are the owners of a health club in Bh 00004000 uj and bomb planters. This takes the total number of arrested people in the blasts case to 14. (Times of India)
4 more SIMI men arrested Sep 5, 2008
Aiyaz is one of the planters of the bombs in different areas of the city. Police said he had planted the bombs mounted on cycles in different parts of the city, including Naroda Gam area, on the instruction of one Qayamuddin who is absconding. (Sify.com, India)
Garden Planters and Flower Containe... Sep 4, 2008
Garden Planters and Flower Containers: Container Gardening with Flower Pots and Garden Urns ... Garden Planters and Flower Containers ... Garden Planters and Flower Containers. (Suite101.com)
U.S. posed for growth in cattle industry, ag host says Sep 4, 2008
Pearson said he, and other analysts who appear on the agriculture themed show, believe the cattle industry is set to go the way of the corn industry, which has grown to the point that many producers in the southern United States have sold their cotton planters, in favor of a corn planter after the corn belt expanded. Pearson said the United States currently has the smallest cattle herd it has had since 1950, and in the next 24-36 months. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Tried and New Sep 3, 2008
Planters Kettle Roasted Peanuts, in classic salt flavor, are touted as extra crunchy and they really are. Big peanut taste, and mostly big, whole peanuts in the bag. (The Palm Beach Post)
Gardens on Alcatraz Island blooming again Sep 3, 2008
By the 1940s, officials had knocked down some of the old military homes on Officers' Row, and staff families and inmates turned the building's foundations into fertile cutting gardens, and transformed the old cannonball troughs above the homes into lush planters, overflowing with ivy-leaf geraniums ... Workers and volunteers started on the island's more forgiving east side, where they cleared out weeds and other invasive plants that had overtaken planters along the Main Road, and overrun entire... (San Francisco Chronicle)
CPO windfall tax revision deemed inevitable Sep 3, 2008
While abolishing the CPO windfall tax would not be on the cards, analysts contacted by StarBiz said the revision could go one of two ways imposing higher or lower levies on the oil palm planters ... However, as palm oil prices continue their decline, the Government would be collecting less windfall tax from planters ... Oil palm planters had recently called for a higher CPO threshold price at RM2,500 to RM2,700 per tonne under the windfall tax. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Loan activity up, says Neb. banker Sep 2, 2008
Crop prices were so low for so long that many farmers waited to upgrade equipment, Now, he says, with the higher crop prices they can get new tractors or planters. Costs are up, though. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
GARDEN Q&A: Plant strawberries in October and November Sep 2, 2008
They can also be successfully grown in planters or even barrels. Planting dates for Northeast Florida run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15, so you can start looking for a supplier now. (Florida Times-Union)
Lifes a bore? Try Gardening Aug 31, 2008
Try Gardening - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate. Sun Aug 31, 2008, 06:00 AM EDT. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Decorating with Pumpkins Aug 30, 2008
Finally, keep your planters on either side of the door. If they contain tall plants like topiaries, simply arrange a few pumpkins at the base of the plant. (Suite101.com)
Waste not want not Aug 30, 2008
Local non-profit groups, such as The Main Street Foundation, continue their beautifying campaigns in downtown by installing planters around businesses and proposing atheistically appealing development to downtown memorials. However, downtown Topsfield is still lacking a sit-down dinner restaurant even though a beer and wine alcohol license has been available for years. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
