The Toxic ClosetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:37PMHazardous chemicals permeate our homes and offices, says Dr. Paul Blanc. by Anneli Rufus Breathed any benzene today? Stirred up any styrene-butadiene? Dangerous industrial chemicals weren't devised with you in mind. They might have been manufactured to make gears move more smoothly or to keep insulation from catching fire. But sooner or later, you'll inhale them. Ingest them. They'll enter your ...
Redback outbreak in suburbsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:47PMA MILD summer has seen deadly redback spider numbers increase dramatically throughout Melbourne suburbs, according to experts.
Secret family recipes will help students discover secrets of PeruTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:41PMFort Hays State University students are selling dog treats and cookies made from family recipes to raise funds for a study abroad trip to Machu Picchu, Peru, in mid-July.
Prague: Cities to put spring in your stepTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:02AMPrague's medieval streets and monasteries seduced Lisa Grainger - not to mention the most magnificent library in the world.
Project centers around peace, diversityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:45AMWAVERLY – Holy moly were the the first two words from Hamlow Elementary second grader Cooper Craig as he walked into teacher Stephanie Schernikau’s room to discover six hope chests waiting to be filled.
In the Biz: Red Wolf to offer clothes, jewelry, gourmet foodMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16AMA long-empty former pub across from Congress Park on Spring Street is undergoing a revival by a business-minded couple who recently moved to the area.
A fusion of aestheticsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:05AMSpinning, the two velveted acrobats twist up and around a spiraled metal ladder. As they arch upside down, they cradle huge metal spheres, banging them onto harplike strings beneath them as they circle. The music is ethereal, the vision mesmerizing.
'Ivory' piece likely plastic reproductionFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMQuestion | We have a piece that we think is ivory or bone that has a drawing of two big ships, some canoes and other things on the front. On the back it says, "The Whaler Indian off Tahiti." It is about 73/4 inches long.
Building churchesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:29PMMOSES LAKE — Three years ago, Moses Lake residents Jim Sperry and Jay Smith sat at a coffee shop feeling restless. “We started talking about how we wanted to do something that was adventurous, but had benefit and meaning,” Sperry said.
W. Yoder Auction.com March 5Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:10PMFriday March 5, 2010 @ 10:00 am 45 occupational shaving mugs (some rare), razors, barber coat rack and cabinets, rare Redwing 3 gal salt glaze leaf jug, 10 gal Redwing double handle cooler jug, 2 gal.
Still building after all these years: sales of Lego soarThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:06PMNot every child in the world is obsessed with hi-tech games consoles to the exclusion of more traditional toys. Lego yesterday revealed soaring profits for last year, driven by a combination of the old and the new: its more modern Star Wars range and its classic products.
THE OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT NEWSPAPERThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:32PMFebruary 1960. Fire in the only Lego warehouse in existence. Fatally wooden toys. Manufacturers panic -vv in fact, one could even say they were “bricking it” (my sincerest apologies, sweet patient reader, it was going to happen).
RECALL ALERTThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:23PMThe U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks and serous injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. read more
Art, photo exhibit starts Friday at St. Catherine'sThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:04AMIn Albright’s memory, the St. Catherine 11th Annual Photo, Art and Poetry Exhibition will showcase some of his quilts and woodwork on the second floor of the St. Catherine Parish Center from Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7.
Indonesian Crewmen Escape From Burning VesselThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:30AMPORT KLANG, March 4 (Bernama) -- A goods-laden Indonesian barter trade ship was destroyed by fire at the Asia Niaga Jetty here on Thursday. Klang police chief ACP Mohamad Md Yusof said 11 crewmen, including the captain, escaped unhurt in the 2.30pm incident.
Toys for forces charitySaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:51AMA TALENTED toy maker from Minehead has chipped in to raise cash for Help for Heroes, the charity for wounded forces personnel.
24 hours in PragueFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:19PMTonya Ward starts with a sunrise spin around Old Town Square and finishes with absinthe in an underground jazz bar.
Baby-proof your homeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:54PMDiscover the best ways to baby-proof at every stage of the game. Before you introduce your newborn to his new home, remove or fix possible household hazards. Start with the basic precautions and continually modify according to your baby's development.
Baby-proof your homeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMIs your home ready for a new baby? Follow these easy steps to baby-proof your home.
Judge hits out over girl who was starvedFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:02AMA SEVEN-year-old girl who was starved to death at her home in Birmingham by her mother and stepfather could have been saved, a High Court judge warned.
All but kitchen sink at yard saleFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:23AMThe Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio is hosting a huge rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5, 6, 12 and 13 at Town & Country South, 81-557 Dr. Carreon Blvd., next door to Time Warner in Indio.
Inspect your home inspectorWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:32PMJoe Hanselka set a tool box on a kitchen countertop, opened the top and grabbed a device to test whether outlets in the room are wired correctly.
Fighting dogsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:42AMGrowing problem of animals dumped after bloody battles
Huge rise in banned fighting dogsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:18AMAs police raids see the arrest three people for animal cruelty, the number of banned dogs used for fighting, then abandoned, is soaring.
Daring to mix science and theatreWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:19AMMost people are done with science projects once they get out of school, but not theatre artist Jacob Zimmer. He'll gladly demonstrate a concept like the Internet using a collection of tin-can phones and tinker toys shot through a series of tubes. That's what happens when you mix science and theatre.
Community NotesTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:14PMIndiana Spay/Neuter Alliance is offering transportation for surgery on Monday, March 29. Registration will be at Pamida in Bloomfield on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1-3 p.m. Call for more information or to register at (866) 957-7729. Cost of all surgeries is $20 with a voucher.
Nurtured looks forward to springTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:25PMBrightening up the north end of Halifax with their ornate window display is Nurtured Products for Parenting (2571 Robie Street, 405-4367), the business that was started online by mom and owner April MacKinnon and last year moved into its current storefront location. Were getting in the mood for spring, says customer service rep Jessica Brannen . Even though it may be far away. The spring-themed ...
Some good times in Portage this weekendTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:04AMHere we are Portage, almost the end of February, where is thetime going? Time flies when you’re having a good time, I guess!
Unsafe toys right at home?Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:29AMResearchers say everyday products contain chemicals.
Unsafe at home?Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:35AMAt least once a day, I wonder if the stuff in my house is killing my son. I tell myself I'm being unnecessarily anxious. (It wouldn't be the first time.) But the authors of a new book would say I'm not.
Community NotesMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:44PMLinton Moose will have a fish and shrimp dinner from 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday. Public is invited. Boy Scouts of America Troop 343 will sponsor a fish fry from 4 - 7 p.m. March 6 at Whosoever Will Church in Dugger. Cost is $8 per adult and $5.50 per child with drinks included.
One man's waste...Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:29AMWhile it might be easier to just throw it out, many companies are continually looking for ways to reduce the amount of unwanted goods that end up in their dumpsters.[...]
Photo gallery: New toy store is local woman’s lifelong dreamMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:43AMAVON — Rose knows toys. Rose Wiegand of Vermilion had spent 25 years in the toy business and always harbored a dream of owning her own store. So when the opportunity arose last year, she wasn’t going to let a recession get in the way of making her dream a reality. She and her husband, Michael, bought what [...]
WIGSTEN ASSOCIATES CRACK OF SPRING ANTIQUES AUCTION HOOKSETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE AMERICAN LEGION HALL Viewing at 8:30 AM ...Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:12PMFEATURING CORNER CUPBOARDS BLANKET CHESTS SETS OF CHAIRS DESKS AND STANDS EARLY TOYS LOTS OF OLD PEWTER IMARI AND STAFFORDSHIRE DOWN HEARTH FIREPLACE CHESTS OF DRAWERS BLANKET BOXES SHAKER CHAIRS MIRRORS AND SAMPLERS CHILDREN?S ANTIQUES BLUE STONEWARE GOOD CHINA AND GLASS EARLY LIGHTING OVER 300 LOTS OF CHOICE SMALL ANTIQUES!!!
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 22Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:38PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
Turn off the TV and the video gamesSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:58PMChris Mathews, owner of Linden Toy Factory. There’s something about a new toy that brings out the kid in all of us. Not only do toys spur the imagination and educate, they oftentimes get us moving in ways we had not planned.
Weekly flea market debuts in SoNoFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:12AMThere's a new reason to visit SoNo these days--the Sono Flea Market , located at 19 and 20 North Main St. The brainchild of Cara and Steven Christofor , two real estate agents with an office at 19 North Main, the market debuted last Saturday.
General Assembly Briefs for Feb. 19Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:06PMDel. Robert G. Marshall, R-Prince William, said he has introduced a budget amendment to eliminate funding for what he called the “malevolent” organization, which he said receives about $500,000 a year. But the Virginia Department of Health said Planned Parenthood and affiliate organizations in Virginia receive $309,000 in funding and that most of it is in federal grants.
Dreaming of Jesus and a birdThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:51PMThis is not gospel.Not even a second-rate imitation one like the Gospel of Thomas, which the church fathers couldn’t take seriously, with its fanciful stories of young Jesus molding clay birds, then animating them for his buddies’ amusement.No, this is just me daydreaming again, wishing I knew more about his life, wishing the real gospels filled in more of those long gaps with solid details. Did ...
Toymaker RC2's 4Q profit beat estimates but shares tumble on forecastThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:42PM(Reuters) — RC2 Corp.'s quarterly profit beat market estimates as margins grew, helped mainly by a favorable product mix and lower costs, but the toymaker forecast 2010 earnings largely below analysts' expectations, sending its shares down 6 percent in post-market trade. For 2010, the company ...