Why can't the government be run like business? Sep 18, 2008
Who hasn't heard about the 600 toilet seats for the Air Force jets, which is completely different than the 6,000 shower curtain the CEO of Tyco International had installed in his home at the company's expense. He needed that curtain for business, something the government knows nothing about. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Mobes & pheasants litter London's black cabs Sep 17, 2008
A sawn-off shotgun, a couple of kids, 12 dead pheasants, two dogs, one cat, toilet seats and funeral ashes were among the stranger items found in the back of taxis. We trust mockney director Guy Ritchie was successfully reunited with his shooter, children and pheasants following the completion of filming of his latest caper film. (Register)
YOU Docs: Downsizing meals doesn't always work Sep 16, 2008
Back in the days when telephones were big and food portions were small, there was no obesity epidemic, or super-sized caskets, extra-wide toilet seats or Big Man recliners. So, you'd think that in a world of Thanksgiving-every-day-size plates of food, downsizing our portions would downsize our waists. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Global warming fueling hurricanes? Sep 10, 2008
Why don t you folks take the time away from tossing toilet seats in the mud and read. The National Accademy of Sciences- the entire (except for paid lobbyists and even they have stopped lying due to shame) scientific community is in agreement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tucson-based relief organization in need of supplies for Gustav victims Sep 3, 2008
Toilet seats might not come to mind right away when naming lists of things to donate to hurricane victims, but World Care says they and other home health care products are sorely needed. Many of those forced out of their homes from the category 2 storm are elderly, says Lisa Hopper, head of World Care, and those items are expensive and not easily transported when moving to temporary shelters. (KOLD.com, AZ)
The world's worst hotel guests Aug 28, 2008
As the New York Post first reported in 2005, Mimi allegedly asks that suites be outfitted with gold faucets and that all toilet seats be replaced with brand-new ones before her arrival. Mineral water is required not only for her own bath, but for her dog's as well. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jackson on worst hotel guests list Aug 28, 2008
Mariah appears for her alleged diva demands such as requesting gold faucets, new toilet seats, mineral water for her bath and dogs and two DVD players showing her own music videos. She also insisted on a red a carpet greeting at London's Baglioni Hotel before she would leave her limo. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sunken boats clog waterways, harm industry Aug 27, 2008
"We've found a surprising amount of debris of all different kinds, everything from toilet seats to Toyotas," said State Marine Debris Coordinator Leo Richardson. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Earmarks not the real issue Aug 24, 2008
The project eventually was cancelled, but the story, like those of past Pentagon procurements like $640 toilet seats and $1,000 hammers, refuses to die. And rightly so, as theres nothing in current practice to keep these sort of abuses from cropping up again. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Expenses on the Adkins Stadium project are exceeding estimates. Aug 21, 2008
Let's paint old Pete's face on the urinals and toilet seats while we are at it. " cubzman1 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 9:11 PM:" At least it won't be second rate. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
John McCain and the moment of conception Aug 20, 2008
Then Human beings are created on toilet seats, (like journalism is). I talked to god about abortion, Bookman, and god sez he wants you to stfu, and go sell earth shoes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nautica Snares Olympic Advertising Gold Medal Aug 19, 2008
Moreover, Beijing organizers have been very strict with it comes to cracking down on unwanted corporate logos, going so far as to tape over toilet seats and bathroom fixtures not made by official sponsors, according to reports. "They are opening a Pandora's box for other brands looking to get an Olympic presence without paying," Adler said. (New York Post -- Business)
Georgian leader's claims raise eyebrows Aug 15, 2008
Saakashvili said Russian troops moving deeper into Georgia "even steal toilet seats.". He later said on Georgian national television that the U.S. arrival of a military cargo plane with humanitarian aid "means that Georgia's ports and airports will be taken under the control of the U.S. Defense Department.". (MSNBC -- International)
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infecti... Aug 3, 2008
But then, there is no way anyone can catch the disease from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Symptoms: Most women are symptom-free. (Suite101.com)
DHS partners with board to prevent child deaths Aug 1, 2008
They are also advised to keep bathroom doors and toilet seats locked, and remove toys from pools. . (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Rentokil's shares drop 30 per cent on fourth profit alert Jul 26, 2008
Its washroom business provides services such as replenishing toilet seats and hand dryers at supermarkets. Mr Brown said it "would be easy" to fix its problems through initiatives such as restoring responsibility to branch managers to serve customers better. (Independent)
JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN: Folks, it's time to implement 4-day work weeks Jul 21, 2008
Love those cushy toilet seats. 7) And for all you hard-working folk, the three days off from your job would allow you an extra day to work at your second job. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Times have changed, but county fairs endure Jul 20, 2008
Patrons dressed the part and played redneck games such as horseshoes using toilet seats, said Charlyn Fargo, bureau chief of county fairs for the state's department of agriculture. She said another fair had a hit with a luau-themed day. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
HIV children turned away from schools Jul 13, 2008
HIV cannot be passed on by spitting, biting, small cuts or grazes, sharing utensils or toilet seats. Children who need medication may take it at home and will appear normal and healthy at school. (Guardian Unlimited)
Poms are poor-man's prats Jul 5, 2008
" Strange days, indeed. South African opening batsman Neil McKenzie says he is over his obsessive superstitions: "I've got a wife and child now, and don't have much time to worry about toilet seats and taping bats to the ceiling. " The mind boggle-oggles. Late in Worcestershire's Twenty20 game with Northants, the New Road stadium announcer put the following important message through the loudspeakers: "Alex from Tibberton, your wife called to say that she is fine and the airbag on the Mondeo... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Credit Crunch Still Bites Jun 27, 2008
Its discharged workers tossed their toilet seats into the beds of their pickup trucks and moved on. Some turned their dogs loose, something I had never seen before. (Forbes -- Markets)
How art becomes a driving passion Jun 16, 2008
Bob Bond, publisher/editor of AutoArt Magazine based in Kansas City, Missouri, said pinstriping - applying very thin lines of paint to accent the contours of the object - has branched out from vehicles to auto-part sculptures to toilet seats. Darrell Mayabb, an automotive designer and illustrator, said Boeke is well known in the customizing industry and could have made an even bigger name for himself had he not rightly focused on raising his two children as a single parent and looking after his... (Xinhuanet, China)
Urban farmer Jun 11, 2008
AS A born drama queen with a propensity for morose introspection, I have always been prone to bouts of existential angst, fits of which can be brought on by almost anything: warm toilet seats; signage on the Central Coast; Big Issue vendors who, instead of appearing undefeated by their circumstances, just look like the sad homeless people they invariably are. But there are few things so guaranteed to remind you of the pointlessness of existence and the fleeting nature of all things than the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Adaptive Devices Jun 6, 2008
Daily American News - Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Weather in Somerset Pa. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Secure seniors' homes for their changing abilities Jun 6, 2008
PHOTO BY RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUNA senior care survey recently found 90 percent of seniors would like to stay at home and fear loss of independence more then death. But is "home" an accident waiting to happen. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Master car artist goes outside garage May 31, 2008
Bob Bond, publisher/editor of AutoArt Magazine based in Kansas City, Missouri, said pinstriping -- applying very thin lines of paint to accent the contours of the object -- has branched out from vehicles to auto-part sculptures to toilet seats. Those objects are being displayed at art shows and auctioned off. (CNN -- US)
The Material Girl's top travel spots May 28, 2008
For example, the Material Girl demands new toilet seats. Would you expect anything less from the Queen of Pop. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Young inventors create the next best thing May 24, 2008
Glow-in-the-dark toilet seats are the way of the future. The bathroom light that shocked people into awareness in the middle of the night is no more thanks to an invention by Westford kindergartener Mia Previte. (Westford Eagle, MA)
You and your puny salary You think a $100K salary is a lot? $500K? Please... May 11, 2008
And while dumping $2 billion on a single home is certainly a curious and perhaps slightly sad ethical choice despite how it is, of course, the ultimate expression of capitalist ego to me, tattooing a dollar sign anywhere on your life pretty much guarantees you a life lived on Macbethian terms: a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury and diamond-crusted toilet seats, signifying nothing. Thoughts about this column. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Age, mold assail military barracks May 9, 2008
The video was created by Ed Frawley and showed rusty stairways, peeling paint, broken toilet seats, a flooded bathroom and mold all around. It prompted the Army to perform a review of all its barracks around the world. (USA Today)
'Vegas': Bet You'll Hate It May 9, 2008
This involves recruiting "sluts," removing toilet seats and trying other tired gambits that are telegraphed well in advance and dragged out far past the point of diminishing returns. Screenwriter Fox claims "What Happens in Vegas" was inspired by Britney Spears' first marriage, but I'd find it hard to believe she hasn't seen "Laws of Attraction," a terrible Pierce Brosnan-Julianne Moore romantic comedy set mostly in Ireland with a virtually identical plot. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Computer Keyboards rest more germs than Toilets May 9, 2008
Computer keyboards pose a considerable health risk as they have more bacteria than toilet seats, said researchers in Britain. " title="Computer Keyboards rest more germs than Toilets" /> Computer keyboards pose a considerable health risk as they have more bacteria than toilet seats, said researchers in Britain. A microbiologist was commissioned by British consumer-advocacy group, Which? to test the sanitation levels of average computer keyboards. Astounding results were found on testing more... (The Money Times)
Support the Troops, Burn Money May 4, 2008
shot the video showing peeling lead-based paint, broken plumbing and sewage backing up into sinks, busted toilet seats (remember those $600 seats. and mold throughout the barracks. (Washington Post)
Quotes of Note May 3, 2008
"If you look at what grows on computer keyboards . . . it's more or less a reflection of what's in your nose and in your gut."PETER WILSON, microbiologist at University College London Hospital, on a recent study suggesting office computer keyboards can have five times more bacteria than toilet seats. "It's over. He's free. He's free."RUTH JOHNS, on the exoneration of her son, Guy Randolph, for a sex crime he did not commit more than 17 years ago. (Boston Globe)
Potentially deadly intestinal infections double May 2, 2008
C. diff spores linger on surfacesC. diff produces spores that can linger on surfaces such as bedpans, toilet seats or floors for weeks. Its spread by touch, often by patients who acquire the fecal bacteria from improperly cleaned hospital rooms. (MSNBC -- Health)
Frawley blows whistle on squalid barracks May 2, 2008
fix roofs, toilet seats, door locks ... fix roofs, toilet seats, door locks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Keyboards dirtier than toilet seats May 2, 2008
Out of 33 keyboards swabbed, four were regarded as a potential health hazard and one harbored five times more germs than one of the office's toilet seats. Microbiologist Dr Peter Wilson said a keyboard was often "a reflection of what is in your nose and in your gut.". (FOX23.com, OK)
Automaton author writes up a storm Apr 22, 2008
Indeed, many of Parker's books are on such specialist topics they only garner a handful of readers, such as his study of bath mats in India, outlook of Chinese prawn crackers in Japan and report on wood toilet seats with market segmentation by city. But with an average cost of between $US10 and $US30 per title, Parker's business, Icon Group, can afford to churn out incredibly niche tomes without giving much consideration to the expected market size. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Home to meet the parents Apr 19, 2008
PS hears workers have been ripping out the contents of Madam Lash's "dungeon" and removing leather-padded toilet seats. POINT THE BONE. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hold vandals accountable for bad acts Apr 18, 2008
It s not like they put cellophane over the toilet seats or hid all the blackboard erasers. Whoever trashed Willow Elementary School (and the suspects were caught blue-footed with paint on their shoes) pried open an outside door then smashed classroom windows with fire extinguishers. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Six Common STDs in Women Apr 18, 2008
Commonly called trick, its caused by a parasite that can be passed by sexual contact, and also by wet towels, wet clothing, and even by your mothers worst fear dirty toilet seats. Symptoms include vaginal discharge coupled with unpleasant odor, pain while urinating or having intercourse, and itching. (Newsmax)
You’ve got mail 04-14-2008 Apr 15, 2008
I am enclosing four (4) toilet seats (valued @ $2,400) and six (6) hammers valued @ $1,029), which I secured at Home Depot, bringing my total remittance to $3,429. 00. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Life is scary, but so is the hype about being safe Apr 10, 2008
Special child safety devices on toilet seats, stoves, etc. I have trouble maneuvering around my friends' houses these days. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Quick cleaning solutions for every room Apr 7, 2008
They won't eradicate hard-core lime or mildew buildup, but these eucalyptus-and-mint-scented wipes quickly clean sinks and toilet seats and pick up dirt and bacteria from tile and countertops. They are also 100 percent biodegradable and won't clog toilets, so flush away. (CNN -- Law)
Condemned 2 still scares Apr 6, 2008
He must fight them off using whatever is handy bricks, 2-by-4s, toilet seats, occasionally a real gun - all while performing forensic investigations. Many of the areas are incredibly dark, with sparse and unpredictable lighting. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Reveal sperm bank daddies Apr 4, 2008
Some girls still think they can get pregnant from toilet seats. Try getting a genetic marker from a commode, Einstein. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nitty-gritty shopping Apr 1, 2008
The store keeps the plumbing and heating going in many offices Downtown, but it also sells individuals toilet seats from $15 to $200, and duplicate keys for $1. 59 and up. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rotarians help Guatemalan school Mar 28, 2008
They also built ventilation tubes to divert gases and odors outside the bathrooms, installed toilet seats and painted the interior. Volunteers spent some of their free time painting a world map on a school wall. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Op-Ed / Jerry Jackson: Renegotiating Nafta would hurt U.S. Mar 27, 2008
Do you recall these same anti-trade experts complaining about the Pentagon paying for 400 dollar hammers and 600 dollar toilet seats. Sorry, you can t have it both ways. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Google Creeps Onto Mobile Phones, Threatening Grips of Symbian, Microsoft Mar 27, 2008
Some toilet seats are even heated. Rubin's plan for Android meshed with Google's culture of openness. (Bloomberg)
So far, so good as interesting scenes abound Mar 24, 2008
"There are heated toilet seats in the Sox' hotel and Dustin Pedroia told teammates he wants to get one when he returns to the States.A Red Sox contingent of 15 will visit the US Embassy in Japan at noon tomorrow, guests of ambassador Tom Schieffer, the brother of CBS's Bob Schieffer and a former Texas Rangers partner with a fellow named George Bush.Tipping just isn't done in Tokyo. Waiters, cab drivers, and housekeepers expect to get stiffed. It's the anti-New York experience. Larry Bird would... (Boston Globe)
Pearland Police Action Mar 15, 2008
March 4 Known juveniles were issued citations for placing ketchup packets under the restroom toilet seats and smearing ketchup on the restroom floors in the 4700 block of Bailey. Burglary of Vehicle. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Azinger ready to bring his fire and desire to Ryder Cup captaincy Mar 7, 2008
"I have no idea what my personality is going to be like at those matches,'' Azinger said. "I may cellophane everybody's toilet seats before the matches start, I don't know. . (ESPN -- Golf)
What Better For A Production Of 'Urinetown'? Feb 28, 2008
Theater Group to Auction Toilet Seats. Article:Theater Group to Auction Toilet Seats:/n/a/2008/02/26/international/i200439S71 ... DTL Article:Theater Group to Auction Toilet Seats:/n/a/2008/02/26/international/i200439S71. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
San Francisco outdoes the Pentagon Feb 28, 2008
1 million for a 10- foot ramp that San Francisco City Hall is installing makes the $640 that the Department of Defense paid for those B-52 toilet seats look like a bargain. Maybe the city should be hiring ex-DOD suppliers and designers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Magical Ephesus Feb 18, 2008
Moving from the sublime to the practical, we see ruins of public latrines with toilet seats along the walls, a perfume fountain in the centre and a space in the middle for musicians to entertain clients. For the tourist, however, the magic of the place comes from the knowledge that great conquerors such as Alexander actually walked on these roads, and because the love story of two of the most charismatic and powerful personages in history, Mark Antony and Cleopatra, is said to have blossomed... (India Times, India)
Women flock to session Feb 14, 2008
Since the virus can live on surfaces for a number of hours, many women can come into contact with it from toilet seats, unwashed hands or even by taking baths with their mothers as young children. For more information about the Gardasil Vaccine, contact either Planned Parenthood at (573) 364-1509 or the Phelps/Maries Health Department at (573) 458-6010. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Atlanta reality show update Feb 12, 2008
Diana DeGarmo and other participants in CMT s Gone Country watched as the show turned into Being Bobby Brown redux as Brown drank too much, slept-walked, declined to corral horses at Gretchen Wilson s ranch and refused to spit watermelon seeds or fling toilet seats in a goofy competition. GLAVINE S 16TH. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lending Closet answers need for medical gear Feb 5, 2008
It lends such things as walking canes, crutches, shower chairs, bathtub rails, elevated toilet seats, portable bed rails, wheelchairs and walkers. What it doesn't lend is mechanized equipment, such as scooters and hospital beds, because those items are too heavy for the volunteers, who are mostly women, to handle. (AZCentral -- News)
Think you know luxury commodes? Jan 29, 2008
Features: This queen of the Swash series (think high-tech toilet seats) offers what its manufacturer calls an "endless warm water wash" with a heated dryer finish, eliminating the need for toilet paper. That's where the Swash manufacturers see this model's Earth-friendly savings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New grand jury issues report for county Jan 24, 2008
the walls in the circuit clerk's office need to have the walls patched and painted; the downstairs restroom area has loose stair treads; the men's room needs two toilet seats and the all tile is falling; the boardroom has a large run in the carpet; the judge's restroom needs a light cover and the judge's chambers has two burned-out light bulbs; the stair tread leading to the judge's chambers is broken; the ceiling tiles above the drink machine show evidence of leaks; the courtroom has a light... (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
THE WHO'S MOON COULD SHINE Jan 23, 2008
THE WHO'S MOON COULD SHINE. optioned a movie project wherein he'll play the role of Keith Moon. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kiss healthier than handshake Jan 17, 2008
Although the hands are the main superhighway for the spread of germs - as they are the last line of defence, surfaces from which the hands become contaminated, such as food contact surfaces, door handles, tap handles and toilet seats. . (Zee News)
O'Leary: Thinking ahead with your retirement home Jan 16, 2008
Sinks with extra clearance space underneath and raised toilet seats are ideal features that reduce the risk of falls. Throughout the house, floors should have non-skid surfaces. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Toilet Seat Tattoos Jan 16, 2008
Toilet seats, the final frontier in home decorating, are now ready for new look, thanks to an Ohio firm. The overlooked commode sparked the creative spirit in fashion entrepreneur Celeste Massullo of Macedonia, Ohio, who is now producing Toilet Tattoos to help the home's porcelain throne live up to its name. (FOX23.com, OK)
