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Sony Ericsson Elm is rated greenest phone Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:43PMThe Sony Ericsson Elm phone has been named the most sustainable handset in the UK by mobile operator O2.
Hurst florist spreads good cheer with free roses Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:40PMThe rose giveaway costs the florist at least $10,000.
Apple and TV networks clash over 99 cent rentals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:38PMApple Inc introduced a new version of Apple TV on Wednesday with shows from just two networks, underscoring its struggles to win over a media industry worried about losing control over the pricing of its programs.
Petronas buys BP’s stakes for US$363 million Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:20PMKUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will acquire BP’s 15 per cent and 60 per cent interests in Ethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EMSB) and Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PEMSB) respectively for US$363 million cash (US$1 = RM3 .14).
Grocers call for calm over BPA Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19PMThe peak body for Australia's grocers has called for calm on Bisphenol A in food packaging, stating it poses no "danger to humans" at levels detected.
Medicine errors 'could harm children' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:18PMChildren under five are at the highest risk of overdose. Many parents are incapable of giving their children the correct dose of liquid medicines, claim Australian researchers.
Hanwha Chemical May More Than Double Sales With Solar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:32PMHanwha Chemical Corp., the best performer on South Korea’s Kospi 200 index last month, aims to more than double revenue by 2015 as it increases output of components used in solar-power panels and rechargeable batteries.
Traces of drug in boy's hair Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:29PMA 10-year-old boy living at a Wakefield house where his mother was manufacturing methamphetamine was exposed to the drug and had traces of it in his hair.
Problem Of Fake Medicines In Developing Countries Could Be Solved Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:15PMHalf of the malaria medication sold In Africa could be ineffective or even harmful. Researchers from Lund and the UK have now developed a technique that could resolve the situationCounterfeiting of drugs is a huge industry with an annual turnover of more than SEK 500 billion. In Africa the situation is extremely serious. Half of the malaria medication sold there could be ineffective or even ...
Blessed are the BlackBerries - and may their owners spread the word Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44PMAnglican priest plans ‘grace for gadgets’ service as a new way of packaging the gospel truth
Greif 3Q earnings beat Street; raises outlook Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:43PM(AP:DELAWARE, Ohio) Greif Inc., an industrial packaging and services company, said Wednesday that its third-quarter net income grew 75 percent thanks to better revenue and the benefit of acquisitions. The results beat the expectations of analysts and the company raised its annual earnings outlook.
Local Organization Lending a Helping Hand to Pakistani Flood Victims Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:36PMNearly a month after rushing waters flooded Pakistan millions of people are still without food, clothes, and shelter. A local organization is hoping to make an impact on those who were affected but they say their battle has just begun.
Copper at 4-month high on China, US data Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00PMYellow metal sees largest daily gain since June 14. 2 Sep 2010 8:55 AM
N-subs: India debates, China struggles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:53PMA debate rages between the submarine arm and the surface navy particularly the dominant aviation wing on whether the future lies in submarines or aircraft carriers. The navy's submariners, meanwhile, debate the merits of conventional versus nuclear-powered submarines.
Delta Apparel Inc Reports Operating Results (10-K) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:41PMBy 10qk. Delta Apparel Inc ( DLA ) filed Annual Report for the period ended 2010-07-03. Read more » »
Five ways to pack a ‘green’ school lunch Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:33PMMany parents of school-aged children are interested in packing a healthy and environmentally friendly lunch for their children each day. However, they may have questions regarding how to do just that. read more
Tech review: Flipboard iPad app lets your friends recommend what to read Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32PMMost of the articles that show up in your newspaper or magazine are chosen by professional editors. What if they are picked out by a friend from college instead? Or a colleague from work? Or your mom? Anyone you know, really? That's the concept behind Flipboard, a free application for Apple's iPad.
Celanese Announces Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Price Increases Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Price increases on Ateva products
Review: News app that lets you choose your editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:00PMReview: iPad app that pulls news from social media shows promise, but keep your subscriptions
Right Now More>> Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:58AMObama: End of combat mission in Iraq not a time for victory lap; still work to be done. More>>
Review: News app that lets you choose your editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:58AM(AP:NEW YORK) Most of the articles that show up in your newspaper or magazine are chosen by professional editors. What if they are picked out by a friend from college instead? Or a colleague from work? Or your mom? Anyone you know, really?
Print industry news round-up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:48AMStay up-to-date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: CPC restarts Bristol site to close orders; CRP buys KBA Rapida; Lombard pulls out of print stocking finance; Communisis posts strong H1; Artisan slips to pre-tax loss
Petronas to acquire BP's stakes in EMSB, PEMSB Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:47AMPETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (Petronas) (6033) will acquire BP's 15 per cent and 60 per cent interests in Ethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EMSB) and Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PEMSB) respectively for US$363 million cash (RM1.14 billion). Petronas said under the agreement, the payment was inclusive of a balance sheet adjustment of US$13 million (RM41 million) and the repayment of a shareholder loan of US ...
Housing materials accepted Saturday in Madison Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:46AMMADISON – From noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28, volunteer truck drivers for the ReStore of Morris Habitat for Humanity will be stationed at the Madison Area YMCA at 111 Kings Road to gratefully accept new or very gently-used home building materials, lighting fixtures, furnishings, hardware items in the original packaging, furniture in excellent condition, and home appliances that are clean ...
aiMatch Adds Dede Houston as Director of Marketing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:44AMRALEIGH, N.C. -- aiMatch announced today that Dede Houston has joined the team as director of market...
Review: News app that lets you choose your editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:44AMMost of the articles that show up in your newspaper or magazine are chosen by professional editors. What if they are picked out by a friend from college instead? Or a colleague from work?
Mandaue gives recognition to top taxpayers, others Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:40AMLast Aug. 30, Mandaue City gave recognition to top business tax payers, individuals, non-governmental organizations, and residents who have been successful in their respective fields and had brought honor to the city.
New Editor for Guild of Food Writers’ newsletter Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMThe new editor of the NZ Guild of Food Writers’ online newsletter Pen & Palate, Renee Lang combines two passions – publishing and cooking.
Comedy "Somali Pirates" amuses audience in Beijng Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:41PMPhoto taken on Aug. 21, 2010 shows the performance of "Somali Pirates" at the Haidian Theater in Beijing, capital city of China.
12 eggscellent things you can do with eggshells Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:32PMGive these handy uses a crack and save some money around the house.
Tuesday's South Bay police log: Carson and Torrance Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30PMRecent police activities in Carson and Torrance. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
Legal drugs that mimic marijuana, provide psychedelic experiences worry police, leaders in Santa Cruz County Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:27PMSANTA CRUZ -- A new synthetic marijuana and the resurgence in popularity of a hallucinogenic drug have police and community leaders worried because both substances are legal and for sale in the Santa Cruz area.
Books degraded by Chick lit label Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:06PMSubject: Editorial- Author: Melody Gordon- Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Risk management path to livestock sustainability Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:04PMThe North Australian Pastoral Company's approach to sustainable property and environmental management is really about risk management in securing long-term access to resources. Outlining her
Schumer to new Pactiv owner: Keep jobs in Canandaigua Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:01PMU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer today urged Graeme Hart, the owner of the group that purchased Pactiv, to commit to keeping in place the facility’s 900 manufacturing jobs.
Five ways for indie musicians to get their songs played on KCRW Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:32PMWe interviewed a 17-year veteran of the station and asked him how artists can boost the chances of their CDs ending up on those hallowed shelves. We interviewed a 17-year veteran of the station and asked him how artists can boost the chances of their CDs ending up on those hallowed shelves.
Starbucks expands insta-brew, adds flavors Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:29PM(AP:CHICAGO) Starbucks Corp. is debuting its latest caffeinated concoction _ flavored instant coffee. The coffee giant said Monday it is adding four new, slightly sweetened varieties of its successful Via instant brew.
Legislature approves Sonoma County conjunctive labeling law Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:29PMSONOMA COUNTY — The California Legislature today unanimously approved a conjunctive-labeling bill that would require wines bearing the names of any of Sonoma County’s 13 designated winegrowing regions to also carry the county name as prominently on the bottle. On Monday the state Senate voted 36-0 in favor of Assembly Bill 1798, penned by Assemblymembers Jared [...]
Devil Tracks: the new drug popping up in Central Texas Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:34PMIt's a potentially deadly drug popping up in Central Texas and it's disguised as food for your plants.
Christina Patterson: Change. Energy. Passion. How much more of this can I take? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:18PMWell, I wish some of those Labour lads had ditched the PPE for English literature. (To be fair, Andy Burnham did, and he's a lovely boy, with lovely ideas for Labour, and very pleasing on the eye, but since he can't even get his website to move at anything other than a snail's pace, one assumes his chances of running the United Kingdom aren't terribly high.)
Bag Monsters Want to Stuff the Use of Plastic Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:11PMThe Bag Monsters want you to just say no to plastic bags. Plastic bag - Plastic - Business - Packaging - Industrial Goods and Services
Boyd Morrison: To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:52PMWhen deciding whether to indie publish, don't overlook all the questions traditionally published authors have been dealing with for years.
Business Briefs for Aug. 28-31 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:31PMBackcountry.com makes better use of cardboardMajor Internet retailer Backcountry.com, based in Park City, recently announced it would implement a
METALS-Copper hits loftiest close in 3-wks as stocks rally Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:26PMMETALS-Copper hits loftiest close in 3-wks as stocks rally
U.S. delegation including Larsen in Kabul Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:22PMWire services A congressional delegation that included Democratic U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen and Brian Baird, both of Washington, met Thursday with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. …
Driver crashes into pole, breaks leg Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMMOUNT VERNON — A 49-year-old Sedro-Woolley man suffered a broken leg after he fell asleep at the wheel and ran into a utility pole Friday. Larry Landsdown was driving a 1985 Toyota pickup…
Crash slows traffic on north I-5; now clear Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMMOUNT VERNON — A three-car crash on northbound Interstate 5 at College Way has been cleared, the State Patrol said. The initial indication was that there were no injuries, State Patrol…
Ring Container Technologies doubles Hanover plant Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:49AMRing Container Technologies has completed a 50,000-square-foot expansion at its Hanover-area plant, doubling its size.
Print industry news roundup Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:48AMStay up-to-date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: CPC Packaging staff sent home; Artisan results dip; Cestrian Imaging installs HP UK first; CSDM directors took dividends ahead of admin; Technoprint hits out at union over Sessions dealings.
Used ATE company forms, maps growth Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:40AMA group of executives from the ATE and other industries have formally announced a new used equipment and service company, Boston Semi Equipment Group LLC (BSE Group).