Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.

To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)

Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)

Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)

Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)

40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)

Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)

5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)

* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance

SALMONELLOSIS, SALAMI - USA (07): BLACK AND RED PEPPER
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International Society for Infectious Diseases
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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

During 16-21 Jan 2010, the CDC and public health officials in
multiple states conducted an epidemiologic study by comparing foods
eaten by 41 ill and 41 well persons. Preliminary analysis of this
study has suggested salami as a possible source of illness. Ill
persons (58 percent) were significantly more likely than well persons
(16 percent) to report eating salami. Additionally, 16 ill persons
have been identified who purchased the same type of sliced salami
variety pack at different grocery store locations before becoming
ill; 3 additional ill persons have been identified who purchased a
similar type of sliced salami deli tray before becoming ill. These
data suggest this product is the source of some of these illnesses.
This sliced salami variety pack and sliced salami deli tray were
recently recalled by Daniele International Inc. The CDC and public
health officials in multiple states continue to interview ill persons
to ask them about the foods they ate during the week befor!
e they became ill as well as to collect shopper card information.

Recall Information

The FSIS has issued several news releases announcing Daniele
International Inc. recalled products and has compiled a master list
of these products for easy reference by consumers. News releases were
issued on 23 Jan 2010 (initial recall), 31 Jan (expanded recall), 4
Feb (updated information of 23 Jan recall), and 16 Feb (expanded
recall). Many of these products can have an extended shelf life of up
to a year. These products were distributed to retail establishments
nationwide.

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

The initial recall followed isolation of _S._ Senftenberg in a
private laboratory from a retail sample of a salami product produced
by Daniele International; this product was different than the sliced
salami variety pack purchased at different grocery store locations by
the 16 ill persons, but the same product purchased by 3 ill persons.
The FSIS reviewed and affirmed these private laboratory results. The
_S._ Senftenberg strain initially found by the private laboratory was
different from the _S._ Montevideo strain causing the outbreak.

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.

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Communicated by:
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[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

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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1978-2010

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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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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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
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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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