Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
I checked into that greensand mixture... Very expensive stuff! It really sounds like something I could add to individual plantings after I'm done plowing under and furrowing in the new area. That Iron-Potassium Silicate along with liming and some good fertilizer additions might just do the trick! I have never had the "Garden Fever" many folks get... but now I understand it after going through my first Northern MN. winter! Can't Wait to get my hands and carrharts dirty!
Spent a pretty penny on heirloom seeds over the long season... am going to plant some hard red wheat for the first time, lol! Not figuring on buying a harvester yet!
Is Your land thawing out nicely like ours up here? I can't believe how fast the seasons change out here though I've been well warned Winter can't be waved off until May, and sometimes June! Here's hoping for a long hot summer!
May your garden flourish~!
whew! I’m so glad. I was worried TT wouldn’t be allowed to get food by the more aggressive cats. Seems she’s one of them!
Glad PB is going good. I do love orange tabbies, but that’s the one kind of cat I haven’t had yet.
You have a good memory - my son is still in training in Mississippi for the Air Force. He’s got a long one - from last Oct till June. Then he heads off to Japan, of all places! He wanted to go overseas and see the world - and he’s getting to. He’s very excited. I never even considered going to Japan, but will now. But the place is in the far north and has interesting weather - lots of snow, monsoons, and winds. ;)
SALMONELLOSIS, SALAMI - USA (07): BLACK AND RED PEPPER
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A ProMED-mail post
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ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
http://www.isid.org
Date: Thu 11 Mar 2010
Source: CDC [edited]
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/montevideo/index.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating
with public health officials in many states, the Department of
Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), and the State of Rhode Island to
investigate a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_] serotype
Montevideo infections. Investigators are using DNA analysis of
salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing to identify
cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.
As of 9:00 pm EST on 9 Mar 2010, a total of 249 individuals infected
with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo, which displays
either of 2 closely related pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)
patterns, have been reported from 44 states and District of Columbia
since 1 Jul 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state
with this strain is as follows: AK (1), AL (2), AZ (7), CA (31), CO
(5), CT (5), DC (1), DE (3), FL (3), GA (3), IA (1), ID (4), IL (22),
IN (4), KS (5), LA (1), MA (14), MD (1), ME (1), MI (4), MN (6), MO
(2), MS (1), NC (11), ND (1), NE (3), NH (2), NJ (9), NM (2), NY
(18), OH (9), OK (1), OR (9), PA (7), RI (2), SC (1), SD (3), TN (5),
TX (7), UT (9), VA (1), WA (18), WI (1), WV (1), and WY (2). Because
the main _S._ Montevideo outbreak PFGE pattern is commonly occurring
in the USA, public health investigators may determine that some of
the illnesses are not part of this outbreak.
_S._ Senftenberg, a different serotype, has been found in food
samples from retail and a patient household during this outbreak
investigation. PulseNet identified 8 persons who had illness caused
by serotype Senftenberg with matching PFGE patterns between 1 Jul
2009 and today [11 Mar 2010]. Public health officials have
interviewed 6 of the 8 ill persons with this strain of serotype
Senftenberg and determined that 2 purchased a recalled salami product
during the week before their illness began. These 8 cases are not
included in the overall case count reported above.
Among the persons with reported dates available, illnesses began
between 4 Jul 2009 and 18 Feb 2010. Infected individuals range in age
from less than 1 year old to 93 years old and the median age is 37
years. 53 percent of patients are male. Among the 190 patients with
available information, 49 (26 percent) were hospitalized. No deaths
have been reported.
Investigation of the Outbreak
Recall Information
Testing by the Rhode Island Department of Public Health found the
outbreak strain of _S._ Montevideo in samples of black and red pepper
intended for use in the production of Italian-style meats at Daniele
International Inc. Since then, several recalls have been issued.
On 25 Feb 2010, Wholesome Spice, Brooklyn, NY, announced a recall of
25 pound boxes of crushed red pepper sold between 6 Apr 2009 and 20
Jan 2010. Wholesome Spice sells spices directly to commercial
customers, who may have incorporated them into their own products.
The FDA is currently working with Wholesome Spice to identify the
customers who received the recalled product and determine if further
recalls are necessary.
On 5 Mar 2010, Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, NJ,
voluntarily recalled 2 lots of black pepper due to possible
salmonella contamination. Black pepper was not distributed at retail
level and was shipped to FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, OK, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TX,
and WI. Customers who purchased black pepper from any parts of Lots
3258 and 3309 should place these lots or any spice blends made from
these lots under their control on hold and contact Mincing Overseas
Spice Company.
On 9 Mar 2010, Dutch Valley Food Distributors of Myerstown, PA,
announced a voluntary nationwide recall of black pepper and products
made with black pepper as a result of the Mincing Overseas Spice
Company black pepper recall. Retailers are advised to remove all
these products from store shelves based on lot number or manufacture
dates. Consumers who have purchased these products are asked to
destroy them. Consumers with questions regarding the products listed
may contact Dutch Valley Foods or visit the FDA’s website
http://www.fda.gov/
Laboratory Testing of Products and Ingredients
However, the Washington State Department of Health subsequently
tested the bacterial culture provided by the private laboratory (the
salami was not provided) and identified 2 different serotypes: _S._
Senftenberg (the strain found by the private lab) and _S._ Montevideo
indistinguishable from the outbreak strain. In addition, the Iowa
Department of Public Health and public health officials in Plymouth
County, IA, investigated a patient with _S._ Montevideo infection
indistinguishable from the outbreak strain and discovered an open
sliced salami variety pack frozen at the patient’s home. The patient
had eaten this product before becoming ill. This sliced salami
variety pack was the same as that purchased by 16 other ill persons.
Using DNA analysis, the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
(Iowa’s public health laboratory) confirmed that the serotype
isolated from this leftover salami was indistinguishable from the
outbreak strain of _S._ Montevideo.
The recall was expanded as a result of a confirmed finding of
salmonella in an unopened salami product reported by the Illinois
Department of Public Health. The product was sampled during the
course of an ongoing investigation of a multistate outbreak of _S._
Montevideo illnesses. The product tested was not included in the
previous recall issued 23 Jan 2010, but is a similar type of product
bought by customers who later became sick and were identified as part
of the _S._ Montevideo investigation. Subsequent testing revealed
that the product contained the _S._ Senftenberg strain. The company
believes that black pepper is a possible source of contamination.
On 28 Jan 2010, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced that
test results revealed that an opened container of black pepper used
in the manufacturing of at least some of the recalled products was
positive for _S._ Montevideo and that the DNA fingerprint matched the
outbreak strain: http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10647
On 17 Feb 2010, results from laboratory testing of product from
Illinois revealed that the product contained the _S._ Senftenberg
strain.
On 25 Feb 2010, the FDA released additional information about its
investigation of supply chains of both black and red pepper used in
the manufacturing of the recalled Italian style meat products. The
agency has collected and is analyzing 153 composite pepper samples,
which represent more than 4000 individual samples of black and red
pepper. Samples from 2 lots of crushed red pepper collected from
Daniele International Inc. have tested positive for positive for the
same strain of _S._ Montevideo associated with the outbreak.
—
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
promed@promedmail.org
[The scope and number of recalls related to this outbreak continues
to increase although the number of cases has only increased by 19 in
3 weeks. - Mod.LL]
[see also:
Salmonellosis, salami - USA (06): red pepper 20100219.0574
Salmonellosis, salami - USA (05): 2nd serotype, pepper source? 20100214.0523
Salmonellosis, salami - USA (04): serotype Montevideo 20100209.0444
Salmonellosis, salami - USA (03): st Montevideo, 2nd recall 20100201.0345
Salmonellosis, salami - USA (02): serotype Montevideo 20100129.0313
Salmonellosis, salami - USA: alert, recall 20100124.0270
Health/life/survival BUMP!<<<
How true, it is a crime that our food is not safe to eat, in my opinion...
http://gluten-freerecipes.blogspot.com/
Thanks, glad to see it posted, several will thank you for they also have the problem.
Reading your salad recipe, made me hungry, reads like a wonderful summer dish, or any time will do for me.
Then he heads off to Japan,<<<
Japan is what you make of it, some of my Navy relatives can name every bar and ‘house’ in town.
Others like Eloise and Chris, went there, back in the 1960’s and couldn’t get base housing, so rented one of the then paper houses in a Japanese community and loved it so much they went back for a second tour of duty and she had Japanese visitors for the rest of her life, another 35 years.
She got started teaching them to speak english as we do/did then, to her neighbors.
Some of them were of some importance and they asked her to come and speak at their clubs and business groups.
She traveled all over Japan in fine style, and as she did not have work permits, they knew she was interested in antiques and gave her the fines Japanese antiques as thank you gifts.
When she went the first time, she was a Navy First Class wife, really a no-body in the world, Cris did make Chief before he retired.
Eloise, was like me, she wanted to know everything the world contained, so there was not much that did not interest her.
If your son wants to see the world, then tell him to stay out of the bars.
LOL, as if you hadn’t already.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2469232/posts?page=69
Officials: Bacterial meningitis kills two Oklahoma students
CNN Health ^ | 3/11/10 | left that other site
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:35:16 PM by left that other site
Officials: Bacterial meningitis kills two Oklahoma students March 11, 2010 1:36 p.m. EST STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* Students from Oologah-Talala public school district in rural Oklahoma * Authorities are investigating four other possible cases of bacterial meningitis * Medical team may screen students, begin vaccinations, school superintendent says
(CNN) — Authorities are investigating six possible cases of bacterial meningitis — including two deaths — in rural Oklahoma elementary school students.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2469441/posts?page=2#2
Weekly Gardening Thread – 2010 Vol. 06 – March 12
Free Republic | 03-12-2010 | Red_Devil 232
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 6:00:51 AM by Red_Devil 232
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2470081/posts?page=14
Feds Probe Reports of Dog Deaths, Illnesses From Pork Bone Treats
consumeraffairs ^ | March 12, 2010 | Lisa Wade McCormick
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 9:00:35 PM by JoeProBono
One city is starting a movement to create 15,000 backyard (and balcony) farmers
15 Thousand Farmers helps create, empower, and inspire 15,000 new, organic, neighborhood
backyard/front yard farmers in Louisville, KY to feed their families and themselves
and to give away! How? By using simple and easy instructions, checklists and materials
and ongoing support provided through local organic growers and resources that will
provide everything needed to start Easy Farms in our yards, on decks or in community
gardens.
New York City’s Queens County Farm Museum
The Queens County Farm Museum’s history dates back to 1697; it occupies New York
City’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland and is the only working
historical farm in the City. The farm encompasses a 47-acre parcel that is the longest
continuously farmed site in New York State. The site includes historic farm buildings,
a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields,
an orchard and herb garden.
Are there $$$ to be made in urban agriculture?
Urban Farm Hub is launching a series of articles addressing the long-term economic
viability of urban agriculture. We know commercial agriculture enterprises pencil
in shrinking midwest cities such as Detroit, Pittsburgh and Cleveland, but what
about thriving metropolitan areas such as Seattle where there’s a shortage of developable
land?
Growing Sustainable Communities: Urban Farming
Panel: February 19, 2010, The University of Michigan - Dearborn
Ashley Atkinson, The Greening of Detroit
Oran Hesterman, Fair Food Network
Susan Schmidt, The Henry Ford
Kami Pothukuchi, SEED Wayne
Malik Yakini, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Moderated by Bruce Pietrykowski, Professor of Economics, UM-Dearborn
Urban agriculture: multi-dimensional tools for social development in poor neighborhoods
For over 30 years, different urban agriculture (UA) experiments have been undertaken
in Montreal (Quebec, Canada). The Community Gardening Program, managed by the City,
and 6 collective gardens, managed by community organizations, are discussed in this
article. These experiments have different objectives, including food security, socialization
and education. Although these have changed over time, they have also differed depending
on geographic location (neighborhood).
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City Farmer News [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103187796376&s=1304&e=001IFDFvQzdCUsLwgbitoLHfjQBoVr9r9pfO8qixa4v_5MPfFXPE70izKfBDFzgiNbXD09jNm9xB748V5iuuaNaWZNeZEne2nP32xcTqrFsHfCLpzHCH6d8WA==]
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City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture
1978-2010
Your guide to public records
WHAT FOIL CAN DO FOR YOU
http://www.stargazette.com/print/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130358/Your-guide-to-public-records
You may want to copy this one, never know when you will need the info in it....granny
Deadly Drugs under Your Nose
March 10, 2010
by Pamela Kulbarsh
In April 2005, Jeff Williams, an East Cleveland police officer, posted a public email to warn others about the dangers of inhalant abuse. His 14 year old son, Kyle, had died from the effects of inhaling the contents of a can of Dust-Off. His wife, Kathy, is a nurse.
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Extent of Inhalant Usage in Our Youth
Inhalants are the drug of choice among pre-teens and early teens. The peak age of inhalant abuse is between 14 to 15 years, with onset in children as young as 5 or 6 years of age. Usage typically declines by 17 to 19 years of age but can continue into adulthood. The 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health concluded that approximately 22.3 million Americans aged 12 or older reported using inhalants at least once during their lifetimes, (8.9% of the population). There were 729,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used inhalants for the first time within the past 12 months, (70.4% were under age 18). Despite these numbers, the relative danger of inhalant abuse remains largely unrecognized by parents, law enforcement, educators and health professionals.
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You can find inhalants in your home or buy them at any local grocery, hardware or variety store. Buying these products is perfectly legal. Containers are easy to hide (even in clear view). You don’t need a dealer or extensive drug paraphernalia. Parents are generally unaware of any problem and kids can easily explain why they have these products if they are caught.
What is Usually Inhaled?
Inhalants include a wide variety of substances that give off vapors or fumes which can be inhaled; adhesives (PVC cement, airplane glue), aerosols (deodorant, spray paint) solvents and fuels (gasoline, paint thinner), cleaning agents (correction fluid, dry cleaning fluid), compressed air (Dust Off), dessert toppings (whipped cream), room deodorizers, and medical anesthetics (nitrous oxide, chloroform).
snipped...........article is full of “I didn’t know” information.
Source: http://www.officer.com/web/online/On-the-Street/The-Deadly -Drugs-under-Your-Nose/21$51100
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204411.htm
Spice Industrial Inc. Recalls Lian How White Sesame Seeds Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Spice Industrial Group Inc. 626-854-8880
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 13, 2010 - SPICE INDUSTRIAL GROUP INC., of City of Industry, Ca is recalling LIAN HOW WHITE SESAME SEEDS supplied by Specialty Commodities Corp. distributed from November 6 to December 11, 2009, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov1.
Spice Industrial Group Inc. was notified of this contamination by our supplier, Specialty Commodities Corp. To date no illnesses have been reported to Spice Industrial Group Inc.
The affected Lian How White Sesame Seeds packaged in 5lb white plastic bags with Specialty Commodities Corp. labels were distributed to retail markets, restaurants and wholesalers in Southern California between November 6, 2009 and December 11, 2009.
Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to return them to their place of purchase. Consumers with any questions may contact Spice Industrial Group Inc., at 626-854-8880 between the hours of 10am-5pm PST Monday through Friday
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Julia’s Spices Inc Recalls Hulled Sesame Seeds Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Julia’s Spices 626-369-5525
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 12, 2010 - JULIA’S SPICES INC, of City of Industry, Ca is recalling all HULLED SESAME SEEDS distributed between November 17, 2009 and February 25,2010, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov1.
Julia’s Spices Inc was notified of this contamination by our supplier. To date no illnesses have been reported to Julia’s Spices Inc.
The affected Hulled Sesame Seed also known as White Sesame Seeds were distributed in plastic bags between November 17, 2009 and February 25, 2010 in California and Utah by Julia’s Spices Inc’s through retail stores. Only the following products are being recalled:
NAME UPC Package Size
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 810338001330’ 3.5 oz
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 810338000043’ 1 9/16 oz
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 810338020027’ 1 9/16 oz
Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to return them to their place of purchase. Consumers with any questions may contact Julia’s Spices Inc, at 626-369-5525 between the hours of 1pm-4pm PST Monday through Wednesday. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Teleflex Incorporated Announces Worldwide Voluntary Recall of Arrow Select IV Tubing Sets, Accessories, and Certain Embolectomy Catheters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 12, 2010 - Limerick, PA - Teleflex Incorporated provided an update today on the previously announced Arrow International, Inc. voluntary recall of ALL lots of its Arrow custom intravenous administration products (IV tubing sets and accessories) and certain Arrow arterial embolectomy catheters distributed prior to February 19, 2010.
Testing revealed pin holes in some of the pouches in which the products are packaged, and it has been determined that product sterility cannot be guaranteed. If product sterility has been compromised, there is a potential for infection, which could lead to serious injury or death. Arrow International has notified the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health authorities of this recall.
Consumers who have:
* any Arrow product with a part number beginning with W followed by five numeric digits (e.g., W12345);
* any Arrow product with a part number beginning with MPI followed by five numeric digits (e.g., MPI-12345) which is an IV tubing set or tubing set accessory;
* either of the following two part numbers IV-850001-AAMC and IV-85020-UW;
should STOP using and return the items to Arrow International. Customers can find the entire affected product list at www.teleflexmedical.com.
The affected product was distributed globally to healthcare institutions and distributors.
No injuries have been reported to date however significant under-reporting of adverse events may have occurred.
Arrow International initiated this field corrective action in February 2010 and included notification to customers by letter. Customers were directed to immediately quarantine affected product and call the Arrow Custom IV Tubing hotline at 866-396-2111 to arrange for product return.
Customers with questions can contact the Arrow IV Tubing customer service hotline at 866-396-2111 between the hours of 8am and 8pm, ET, Monday through Friday.
Arrow International, Inc. is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. Any adverse events experienced with the use of this product, and/or quality problems can also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online by visiting the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default1 and following the instructions for submitting the appropriate forms electronically or by mail.
Neither the estimated costs nor the impact of this recall are expected to be material to Teleflex’s 2010 financial results. The voluntary recall and estimated costs were previously reported in the company’s Form 10-K filed February 25, 2010.
About Teleflex
Arrow International is a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, a diversified global company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace and commercial markets. Teleflex Medical, the company’s largest business segment, designs, manufactures and distributes medical devices for critical care and surgical applications serving customers in more than 140 countries. The company is focused on medical device technology that enables healthcare providers to improve outcomes, reduce infections and improve patient and provider safety. Additional information about Teleflex Incorporated can be obtained from the company’s website at www.teleflex.com.
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Tastefully Simple Issues Voluntary Recall for Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix
Contact:
Lynn Grueneich
Senior Lead, Communications
320.763.2100
lynn.grueneich@tastefullysimple.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 12, 2010 - Alexandria, MN - Tastefully Simple is voluntarily recalling select 1.1-ounce retail packages and 0.3-ounce samples of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix. The company, along with others in the food industry, is joining in the efforts of a nationwide ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure.
The company was notified about this potential issue by one of its ingredient suppliers. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
No illnesses regarding this product have been reported to the company to date. However, Tastefully Simple has decided to initiate this voluntary recall because of its commitment to the safety and health of the public – and its commitment to offering only the highest quality products.
This recall applies only to a small number of retail packages of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix (Item: 723200) and sample packets (Item: 723270) shipped since February 12, 2010. The following lot codes, which can be found on the bottom of the retail boxes, are involved in the recall: 9315, 9317 and 0004. The lot codes for the sample packets affected are: 9313, 9314 and 0005, which are embossed on the left front side of the packet.
Tastefully Simple encourages anyone who has purchased or received a package of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix with the lot codes above to destroy it, and call 1.800.235.4513 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm CST Monday through Friday to receive an alternate product. If you have any questions and concerns or would like additional information, simply visit tastefullysimple.com or fda.gov.
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off topic
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/youtube.asp
THERE IS A VIRUS SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE ON FaceBook. DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING THAT ASKs YOU TO WATCH A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. SNOPES JUST CONFIRMED. IT IS A TROJAN WORM VIRUS. IT WILL STEAL INFO, INFEST YOUR SYSTEM AND SHUT IT DOWN. DO NOT OPEN THE LINK.
Beekeeping no longer illegal in New York City
Big Apple beekeepers are all a buzz with joy after the New York City’s Board of
Health voted Tuesday reversed a long-standing ban on tending to honeybees.
Health officials had previously banned beekeeping because honeybees were considered
just as dangerous as hyenas and poisonous snakes.
Restaurants get a little greener
Fraser intends to plant a garden - and not just a few containers of herbs, but 450
to 500 square feet, right outside, cater-corner from Los Angeles Police Department
headquarters. It will be tended by the kitchen staff, and Fraser says it could yield
as much as a quarter of the produce for his kitchen. He’s eyeing a parking lot for
more garden space.
Growing biofuels on idle land in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY - An innovative collaboration in sustainability is gaining steam
in Utah. The goal is to grow, on what was unused city land, a plant that can be
used to make a biofuel, which in turn will be used in government fleets.
Near Salt Lake International Airport, KSL News watched Jason Heward steer a John
Deere tractor around 20 acres of land that had been idle for years. The project
site is located at approximately 500 South and 4500 West.
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) spreads over 148 hectares of land and is
located on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong’s highest mountain -
Tai Mo Shan.
Vegetables are produced on a one hectare hillside area at KFBG and there are over
60 varieties of vegetables and herbs grown in our farmland. We have 17 hectares
of terraced orchards producing over 25 different varieties of fruit crops, herbs
and tea, as well as honey. Our eco-garden displays organic farming practices compatible
to urban settings for visitors to learn how to grow their own food.
Georgia legislature’s House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has put
together an urban farming bill
With a word-word here and a tweak-tweak there, the Georgia legislature’s House Committee
on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has managed to put together an “urban farming”
bill that is worthy of the full Georgia General Assembly’s support.
In its original version, House Bill 842 - which is designed to pre-empt local ordinances
restricting production of agricultural or farm products on residential or other
urban property - virtually eliminated the ability of local governments to take any
action against people raising chickens, rabbits, goats or food crops.
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http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/youtube.asp
Thanks for the alert, both are places that I avoid.
1. Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2010
Release #10-167
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 673-9880
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Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves
Units: About 700,000
Importer: Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control and one report of a house fire in Columbus, Ohio that resulted in considerable property damage.
Description: The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. They include a black or dark gray hand-held remote control and also a black or dark gray wall unit that plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove’s brand name is printed on both units.
Sold at: Mass merchandise, home improvement, specialty fireplace and furniture retailers from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $1,500 for the fireplaces and stoves. This recall includes remote control kits subsequently replaced under warranty.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control kits, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit’s wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit. Consumers can continue to operate the fireplace or stove by plugging the fireplace or stove’s electrical cord directly into an electrical outlet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dimplex North America toll-free at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.recall.dimplex.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10167.html
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