Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
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.
The Frugal Roundup
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)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 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
Thanks to Milford421 for this report:
[Coast Guard impounded the catch for testing]
News for Clam Boat Pulls Up Canisters off New York ...
Palm Beach Post Clam boat pulls up canisters off NY, crew sickened - 18 hours ago
BOSTON — The US Coast Guard says a fishing boat dredging for clams off New York has pulled up 10 canisters, including one that broke open and caused two ...
The Associated Press - 453 related articles »
Clam boat pulls up canisters off NY, crew sickened (AP) - NEWS ...
Jun 7, 2010 ... Clam boat pulls up canisters off NY, crew sickened (AP) ... AP – A fishing boat dredging for clams off New York’s Long Island ... two crew members to blister and struggle to breathe, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday. ...
newsnewsforyou.com/clam-boat-pulls-up-canisters-off-ny-crew-sickened-ap/ - 17 hours ago
Whoops, didn’t read carefully. The coast guard has evidentally retrieved the canisters.
Ping to 7500 posts on granny’s survival thread #3!
I’m back from OKC and used a trick I learned on one of these threads to save my tomatoes while I was not here to water them. A long...long...time ago, I read that freezing water in plastic pop bottles and then “planting” them by the plants would help keep them watered. I did it; it worked and I returned to my first pinkish, red tomatoes! We put all the plants on the patio to hide them from the deer so we survived that too! Thanks for sharing so much knowledge on these threads. We city girls have learned a lot.
How does that work exactly?
For what kind of time period and how do you position the bottles in the ground? Buried completely? Do you punch holes in them?
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2010
Release #10-258
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 494-2536
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: “Pirates of the Caribbean” Twin Trundle Beds
Units: About 2,000
Distributor: Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen), of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The headboard has a storage bin that poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC received one report of a 4 year-old boy whose head became entrapped in the opening of the storage bin. He sustained bruises on the back of his left and right ears.
Description: This recall involves the Bayside youth bed: the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled headboard has a brown wood base with decorative carvings, three open storage compartments, a storage bin and a mast. The storage bin located in the headboard, measures approximately 39 inches long, 6 1/2 inches wide and 24 inches deep. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” trademark is embossed on a metal plate inside the headboard. The name and address of the manufacturer, model number, manufacture date and “Made in China” is printed on a label affixed to the inside of the mattress frame side rails.
Sold exclusively at: Costco stores nationwide from January 2006 through January 2010 for between $700 and $1,400.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the headboard storage bin and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that will permanently close the headboard storage bin. The repair kits will be mailed to consumers in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Bayside toll-free at (877) 494-2536 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or visit the firm’s website at www.baysidefurnishings.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/prhtml10/10258.html
Whoops, didn’t read carefully. The coast guard has evidentally retrieved the canisters.<<<
Thanks for the update.
You are right, why didn’t we hear about this, they impounded the food, but how much food in that area is unsafe?
LOL, 7500 and still going, for a total of 27,000 posts.
Thanks for sending the ping.
I’m back from OKC and used a trick I learned on one of these threads to save my tomatoes while I was not here to water them.<<<
Good to know that you are home safely, is the son in law ok?
Does he need more prayers, LOL, of course he does, don’t we all?
That is a handy tip for watering your plants while away and I am so glad they are setting tomatoes.
LOL! I am NEVER going to catch up!
Defibtech Announces a Voluntary Recall of DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED ® and ReviveR AED TM
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:03:00 -0500
Defibtech, LLC, is initiating a voluntary recall of 5,418 DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED® and ReviveR AEDTM (semi-automatic external defibrillators). This recall affects all DBP- 2800 Battery Packs shipped prior to June 4, 2007. In rare instances, when the AED is used with an affected battery pack, the AED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy. Defibtech determined the need for this recall after learning of four reports from end users of this malfunction during patient use.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm214859.htm
Pfizer Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, Ciprofloxacin Injection, and Ondansetron Injection Bags Made by Claris Lifesciences Due to Non-Sterility
Media Contact:
Rick Chambers,
O: (269) 833-6387
M: (269) 760-0770
Investors Contact:
Suzanne Harnett
O:(212) 733-8009
M:(646) 256-9250
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 03, 2010 - NEW YORK, NY – Pfizer Inc is voluntarily recalling Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin and Ondansetron IV Products due to the presence of floating matter and non-sterility discovered by the manufacturer Claris Laboratories. Non-sterility of a product administered via the intravenous route has the potential to result in infections, which could be fatal, especially in patients who are immunocompromised. Metronidazole and Ciprofloxacin injections are intravenous antibiotics used to treat infections. Ondansetron injection is an intravenous product used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or surgery. These products are supplied in plastic IV bags.
All lots of the following products are affected by this recall:
* Metronidazole injection USP 500 mg/100 ml flexible IV plastic container (NDC 0069-2390-01);
* Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose (5%) injection, USP 200 mg / 100 mL flexible plastic container for IV infusion (NDC 0069-4395-19);
* Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose (5%) injection, USP 400 mg / 200 mL flexible plastic container for IV infusion (NDC 0069-4396-27); and
* Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose injection 32 mg / 50 mL flexible plastic container (NDC 0069-0700-12).
Pfizer, which began distributing these Claris products to hospitals, wholesalers and distributors in the U.S. market this year under a licensing agreement, is taking rapid action to help ensure patient safety by halting distribution of all sterile-injectable products in IV bags licensed from Claris Lifesciences and voluntarily recalling the products already distributed. Pfizer has distributed these products only in the United States. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pfizer has received no customer reports of quality issues related to the IV bagged medicines from Claris Lifesciences. Pfizer continues to closely monitor its patient database for any safety concerns. Of approximately 1.7 million IV bags licensed for distribution from Claris, approximately 1.3 million, or about 80 percent, currently remain in Pfizer’s control.
Customers should immediately quarantine, discontinue distribution of and return all recalled lots of these products, as well as notify any of their customers to whom they distributed the products. For information about returning recalled products distributed under the “Pfizer Injectables” label, contact Stericycle Inc. at 1-800-805-3093. Any adverse events that may be related to the use of these products should be reported to Pfizer at 1-800-438-1985 at any time, 24 hours a day.
Healthcare professionals should observe patients who received these products for signs or symptoms of infection and treat appropriately. Adverse events that may be related to the use of these products also can be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch/default.htm1.
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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm214848.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm214850.htm
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Recalls Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose Injection And Metronidazole Injection, USP Bags Due To Possible Health Risk
Contact:
DeVaughn Edwards/Sr.
Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance.
Tel: 732-542-1191 ext. 2723
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 03, 2010 - West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Eatontown, NJ, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Claris LifeSciences Inc. manufactured Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose Injection, supplied in 32mg/50mL Single-Use Plastic Bag Containers and Metronidazole Injection 500mg/100ml USP in Flexible IV Plastic Bag Containers. Claris recently received reports of the presence of floating matter and non-sterility in Ondansetron and Metronidazole. Non-sterile products administered intravenously may cause infections which could be fatal especially in patients who are immuno-compromised.
Ondansetron injection is an intravenous product used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or surgery. Metronidazole injection is an intravenous antibiotic used to treat infection.
As a result Claris has issued a voluntary recall for specific intravenous bag products. As Claris supplies West-Ward with intravenous bag products, West-Ward is recalling all products manufactured by Claris and distributed by West-Ward to the consumer or user level as a precautionary measure and with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Customers should immediately quarantine, discontinue distribution and return all recalled lots of these products, as well as notify any of their customers to whom the recalled products were distributed. West-Ward is notifying all direct wholesalers and customers of the recall by letter, and asking each to notify those who purchased the recalled product to immediately return all remaining inventory. To date, the firm has not received any confirmed reports of adverse events or complaints of reduced effectiveness associated with the recalled lots.
Healthcare providers and patients can contact West-Ward customer service if they have questions about the recall. West-Ward customer service may be reached at 1-800-631-2174, Monday thru Friday 8:00am EST to 4:45pm EST.
Healthcare professionals should observe patients who have received these products for signs or symptoms of infection and treat appropriately. Any adverse events that may be related to the use of these products should be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch/default.htm1.
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
401 Industrial Way West
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Tel: 732-542-1191
Fax: 732-542-0940
www.west-ward.com 2
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Seems to be a lot of recalls lately for intravenous solutions that contain contamination.
That’s really reassuring, you know.......
/heavy on the sarcasm
I wonder what’s up with that and what facility is putting out these solutions, if it’s the same company.
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Sustainable Agriculture News Briefs - June 9, 2010
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* Conservation Program Sign-up Extended
* Farm Aid Points to Family Farmers as Critical to Economic Recovery
* New Farm to School Act in House
* New Louisiana Website Helps Fishers Sell Catch Directly to Customers
* University of California Helps Southeast Asian Farmers Expand the Market for Locally Grown Strawberries
* ‘People’s Gardens’ Now in Every State
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Conservation Program Sign-up Extended
http://attra.ncat.org/csp
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final regulations governing the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, CSP is a voluntary program that offers payments to producers who exercise good land stewardship and want to improve their conservation performance. Changes to the program expand access, increase payment limits, and promote greater environmental benefit while maintaining program goals. The current enrollment period for CSP has been extended an additional two weeks, now closing *June 25, 2010,* when applications will be scored, ranked, and funded.
Farm Aid Points to Family Farmers as Critical to Economic Recovery
http://www.usagnet.com/story-national.php?Id=1126&yr=2010
On the eve of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Summit of Rural America in Hillsboro, Mo., Farm Aid released its report, “Rebuilding America’s Economy with Family Farm-Centered Food Systems,” making the case for the critical role family farmers can play in U.S. economic recovery efforts.
New Farm to School Act in House
http://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/new-farm-to-school-act-in-house
On May 28, Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Latham (R-IA), Bobby Scott (D-VA) and 22 original cosponsors introduced the National Farm to School Act of 2010 (H.R. 5456).
New Louisiana Website Helps Fishers Sell Catch Directly to Customers
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/may/headline_news/New-website-helps-fishers-sell-catch-directly-to-customers.htm
DELCAMBRE, La. - A new program to link consumers with commercial fishers is under way at the Port of Delcambre. Buyers can find out on the website, http://www.portofdelcambre.com, when a boat is headed to the dock with seafood.
University of California Helps Southeast Asian Farmers Expand the Market for Locally Grown Strawberries
http://news.ucanr.org/newsstorymain.cfm?story=1301
The University of California has established partnerships with five Sacramento-area school districts and fruit distributors to bring strawberries produced locally by Southeast Asian farmers into school cafeterias and restaurants.
‘People’s Gardens’ Now in Every State
http://bit.ly/b73qaD
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that ‘People’s Gardens’ now exist in all 50 states, two U.S. territories, and three foreign countries. To date, there are over 400 ‘People’s Gardens’ across the country. This is a significant milestone in ‘The People’s Garden’ initiative since Secretary Vilsack broke ground one year ago at USDA headquarters in Washington, DC. The locations of these numerous ‘People’s Gardens’ can be viewed online (http://www.pubinfo.usda.gov/garden/Map_View.cfm) via a public map. Each ‘People’s Garden’ can vary in size and type, but all have a common purpose - to help the community they are within and the environment.
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Proposals are due July 20, 2010.
National Forest Community Assistance Grant
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The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is designed to promote the creation of locally based organizations or groups seeking to resolve natural resource issues through a collaborative process. The program provides support in the form of start-up funds for newly forming (or significantly re-organizing) groups or nonprofit organizations that intend to proactively and inclusively engage local stakeholders in the community in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands. CAP awards provide collaborative groups with start-up grants of $5,000 to $15,000, as well as basic tools and guidance, to enable them to resolve differences and play a more active role in the sustainable management of nearby National Forests, Grasslands and surrounding communities.
Proposals are due July 9, 2010.
Community Energy Project
http://www.arc.gov/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=240
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the fourth round of a grant competition this week to assist Appalachian communities in leveraging renewable-energy and energy-efficiency resources to revitalize their economies. ARC will fund two complementary activities as part of this grant competition: the development of community energy plans; and the implementation of a demonstration energy-efficiency or renewable-energy project in target communities.
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Rotational Grazing and Fencing Workshop
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/smallfarm/events.cfm#node-8702
June 15, 2010
Jacksonville, Illinois
Jim and Mary Burrus, Indian Creek Farms, will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the production of certified organic beef and poultry. Jim and Mary will discuss how they started a management intensive grazing system and why they made the decision to be certified organic.
Managing Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Organic Production Systems Workshop
http://ucanr.org/?calitem=82674
June 16, 2010
Watsonville, California
This meeting is being held for CCOF members and the local farming community to become more informed about the light brown apple moth; management in organic systems as well as regulation of this pest. It will also include a Q&A. Spanish translation will be provided.
Small Grain Production Workshop
http://pasafarming.org/our-work/educational-outreach/2010-field-days-and-intensive-learning-programs/the-art-science-of-quality-small-grains-production
June 17, 2010
Halifax, Pennsylvania
Quality issues in small grain production are paramount ... and quality is influenced by a myriad of things, some of which we can control, others which are up to Mother Nature. Join us at Small Valley Milling, where Joel Steigman and Greg Roth will discuss a range of subjects of interest to folks who are producing small grains, particularly on a large scale.
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Worms for Bait or Waste Processing (Vermicomposting)
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Aquaponics—Integration of Hydroponics with Aquaculture
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=56
Alternative Pollinators: Native Bees
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=75
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As a result Claris has issued a voluntary recall for specific intravenous bag products. As Claris supplies West-Ward with intravenous bag products, West-Ward is recalling all products manufactured by Claris and distributed by West-Ward to the consumer or user level as a precautionary measure and with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<<<<
Claris appears to be the manufacturer for this week.
I noticed years ago, when hamburger started having e-coli attacks, that if you listened closely, another company would buy out the infected meat plant and that cured all.
I suspect there have been cases of sabotage over the years, and I am still seeing the companies who suddenly develop a disease in their foods, sold quickly to another company.
Odd how after they bankrupted all the small seasoning companies, the black pepper scare went away.
I know to not go to google, am curious about the origin, is it China?
Next page, and a slip, that is mold floating in the bags....
Claris antibiotics recalled due to mold contamination ...
Jun 3, 2010 ... Lyophilization Services · Supply Chain Management Software ... Evaluate more than 400000 products >> ... anti-nausea drugs following reports of floating matter in IV bags. ... One Claris customer reported white matter in a bag of ... BioSyent, and West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, which sell the drugs. ...
www.fiercepharmamanufacturing.com/story/claris.../2010-06-03 - Cached
Surprise, Claris is in India:
Very clever way to keep plants watered. thanks for sharing it.
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