Drive keeps hazards out of landfill Nov 15, 2009
Flat-screen televisions contain mercury. Computer monitors also contain harmful materials. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Santa Fe Metals Corp. Grants Stock Options Nov 14, 2009
Exploration activities in the Lobos limestone formation over a strike length of 6km on the northern side of the concession have mapped small scale argentiferous antimony and mercury mines, frequently indicator minerals for the presence of Carbonate Replacement Deposits ("CRDs") at depth. Surface sampling has identified anomalous values of gold (to 0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Palo Alto eyes expanding plastic-bag ban Nov 14, 2009
(See today's San Jose Mercury News. ") Then we really have 'trouble in River City". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Optimal antenatal nutrition Nov 13, 2009
However, ecological concerns regarding over-fishing and further risks for pregnant women due to mercury contaminants found in some fish, means that the safest way to get DHA is through supplements. Get the right supplement. (iAfrica.com)
Ford says Fusion sales have set a record already Nov 13, 2009
The Fusion and its Mercury twin, the Milan, have received good quality rankings from outside ratings groups. Four-cylinder versions of the cars finished second in the family car category, beaten only by Toyota's Prius gas-electric hybrid, in Consumer Reports magazine's auto rankings. (USA Today -- Money)
Proposed Global-Warming Bills and Regulations Will Hurt, Not Help Nov 13, 2009
Most pollutants currently regulated are trace compounds like smog or mercury that are typically measured in parts per billion, so this threshold level sensibly distinguishes between minor contributors and significant ones. But carbon dioxide is not a trace compound. (Human Events Online)
Mike Sutcliffe hires a PI Nov 11, 2009
Durban city manager Mike Sutcliffe has hired a private investigator to find the source of defamatory emails about him, the Mercury newspaper reported on Wednesday. Julian Kasaval, who runs Forensic Audit and Analysis, told the Mercury he was investigating the origins of the emails circulating last September. (iAfrica.com)
Attorney general's aide recorded 6 interviews Nov 10, 2009
Rosenfield claimed that Brown changed the language of the measure's summary under pressure from Mercury General, one of the state's largest insurers. The company gave $13,000 to Brown's campaign in June. (San Francisco Chronicle)
There's a fish for that Nov 10, 2009
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has released its Super Green List, a lineup of seafood that is not only rich in omega-3s and low in contaminants like mercury, but are also classified as faring well in the environment. Rainbow trout, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, and albacore tuna from the United States or British Columbia all made the list. (Montana Standard, MT)
8 cars to R.I.P. (rust in peace) Nov 7, 2009
Mercury Sable, 1986-2009: Sold alongside the Ford Taurus in 2009, Mercury's masters have designed a new Taurus, but no Sable, for 2010 ... As Mercury's lineup continues to shrink, one wonders about the brand's future. (AZCentral -- Business)
Students rally for choice as charter interviews begin Nov 7, 2009
On Friday, Georgia Charter Schools Commission panels interviewed representatives of Georgia Connections Academy, Georgia Virtual Charter High School, Mercury Online Academy, Provost Academy of Georgia and Kaplan Academy of Georgia. "I think it went pretty well," said Matt Arkin, head of school for Odyessy/ Georgia Virtual Academy -- the only virtual charter school now operating in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Shhhh, it’s good for the planet Nov 7, 2009
"would you still want it if the new mine was going to go in your backyard? would you also want to drink the contaminated groundwater and eat the mercury-loaded fish and let the acid rain irrigate your nice green lawn? " ... Terd-Ferguson wrote on Nov 6, 2009 12:42 PM:" boris wrote on Nov 6, 2009 12:14 PM:would you still want it if the new mine was going to go in your backyard? would you also want to drink the contaminated groundwater and eat the mercury-loaded fish and let the acid rain irrigate... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
First Look at Carbon Capture and Storage in a West Virginia Coal-Fired Power Plant [Slide Show] Nov 7, 2009
Coal may get cleaner as pollution controls minimize the emissions that cause acid rain and smog as well as cut the greenhouse gases changing the climate, but there are still plenty of leftovers from coal burning: toxic ash, mercury and other issues. And old plants like Sporn, running since 1950, will never get such pollution controls. (Scientific American)
San Jose approves guidelines in trying cut deficit Nov 6, 2009
Information from: San Jose Mercury News, http://www. sjmercury. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fresh fish fill the tanks at Local Ocean Nov 6, 2009
The closed system filtration pools keep the fish free of toxins like mercury, and makes consumers less reliant on depleted wild fish populations. To reach reporter Jamie Larson, call 518-828-1616, ext. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
State action targets Lafarge Nov 6, 2009
DEC issues proposal to set limits on mercury emissions from Ravena cement plant, but result of move uncertain ... RAVENA -- For the first time ever, the state wants to set limits on mercury emitted from towering smokestacks at the Lafarge cement plant ... The permit would limit mercury emissions to 176 pounds a year -- a level that still would keep the 47-year-old plant as the state's second-largest airborne mercury polluter, based on the most recent statewide figures. (Albany Times Union)
Ford has 3 percent October sales gain Nov 5, 2009
October sales of the Mercury Mountaineer fell 33 percent, to 288 units from 430 units. Year-to-date sales through October fell 57. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
GM, Ford report sales increase in United States Nov 4, 2009
The automaker reported October U.S. sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles totaling 132,483. Ford says it marked the 12th time in 13 months that its U.S. market share increased as it continues to grab buyers from competitors. (Xinhuanet, China)
Daytona looks to improve Midtown Nov 4, 2009
The owners of the former Lincoln Mercury dealership property and doughnut shop land are interested in working with the city to attract new businesses to their corner, one of the busiest in the county, according to city documents. The Krispy Kreme operation would stay put in whatever new configuration develops -- possibly in a new building -- but, beyond that, the city wants to hear ideas for the property, Assistant City Manager Paul McKitrick said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
MSN Offers Public Sneak Peek at New Look Nov 4, 2009
San Jose Mercury News Monday 02nd November, 04:33:51 PM. San Jose Mercury News Monday 02nd November, 04:24:42 PM. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A toast to bygone era of 'Ed Sullivan Show' Nov 4, 2009
The San Jose Mercury News hired him to write TV reviews when he was still a senior, and after he graduated, gave him a job as TV critic and humor columnist. It was 1960, and Ed Sullivan had already been on the air 12 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diogen Lighting Signs Brand License Agreement With Ed Begley, Jr. and Living with Ed Nov 3, 2009
LED technologies have the potential to eliminate the need for more than 30 electrical power plants and reduce the 32-ton annual consumption of mercury required in the production of fluorescent lighting. Finally, U.S. dependence upon foreign oil will be reduced and help address the threat of global warming. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
A blue and white 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe, a powder blue 1965 Mercury Monterey, a 1968 Atlanta police car, and a yellow 2002 Chrysler Prowler are among the rides on display. A gold 1974 Bricklin SV-1, one of fewer than 3,000 made, easily reels in attention, its gull-wing doors opened in full mast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
* Canada workers, Ford agree on cost-cutting Nov 3, 2009
The St Thomas plant produces the Ford Crown Victoria X a model routinely chosen by US police forces and New York taxis X and the Mercury Grand Marquis. Besides the loss of some 1,500 jobs at the Ford plant in St Thomas, Ontario, which will close in the third quarter of 2011, the deal on Friday incluldes a reduction in vacation, break times and co-payments on healthcare. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Green car of the year: Mercury Milan Hybrid Nov 3, 2009
As one of our readers, Andir2008, put it: "I'm for the Mercury Milan hybrid. Any car can get better mileage by lightening it down to a go cart -- the Prius and Insight. Then the light car rides lousy and doesn't hold much. The Jetta TDI would be competitive, yet I am unconvinced it doesn't emit black, sulfur-smelling smoke. I followed one recently that was puffing a little. The Milan is big, smooth, drivable and green --without compromising on basic priorities.". Another reader, DarkGreenFusion,... (USA Today -- Money)
Meltdown 101: Ford Has Suffered Less Than Rivals Nov 2, 2009
The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize sedans beat out Toyota Motor Corp.'s Camry and Honda Motor Co.'s Accord, and 46 of 51 Ford vehicles had average or better reliability. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ford workers agree to cost-cuting deal Nov 2, 2009
The St. Thomas plant produces the Ford Crown Victoria -- a model routinely chosen by US police forces and New York taxis -- as well as the Mercury Grand Marquis. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Southwest apologizes to mom on Calif. flight Oct 31, 2009
(AP Photo/San Jose Mercury News, Karen T. Borchers) NO MAGAZINES; NO SALES; NO INTERNET REPUBLICATION OF ANY KIND. Pamela Root pushes her son Adam in a swing in the front yard of their home in San Jose, Calif ... (AP Photo/San Jose Mercury News, Karen T. Borchers) NO MAGAZINES; NO SALES; NO INTERNET. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ford to close Canada plant in 2011 Oct 31, 2009
The St. Thomas plant produces the Ford Crown Victoria -- a model routinely chosen by US police forces and New York taxis -- as well as the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although Ford did not accept bailout money from the US government like Chrysler and General Motors did, the CAW said Ford followed the pattern set out earlier in the year by its US rivals to cut significant portions of their Canada operations as part of restructuring. (India Times)
Jerry Brown's office taped reporters' calls Oct 31, 2009
org, who charged that Brown made changes in the ballot measure's summary because had caved in to pressure from the Mercury General insurance firm. The company gave $13,000 to Brown's campaign in June. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes Oct 31, 2009
The plant, which makes Ford F-150 pickups as well as the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mariner, employs around 3,700 people, or about 9 percent of Ford's 41,000 UAW members. Workers at plants in Livonia and Plymouth also rejected the changes in recent days, according to Gary Wolkowicz, a member of the UAW bargaining committee at the Dearborn Truck Plant and an outspoken opponent of the changes. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ford vehicles called 'world-class' Oct 30, 2009
The only domestic brand to crack that list was Ford Motor Co.'s Mercury, at No. 10 ... The company's Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize sedans ranked higher than the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, which are top-selling cars in the United States ... And, of the 51 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and trucks surveyed, 90% were ranked average or better. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Curry's in, Jackson out to Warriors fans Oct 30, 2009
tool goes here By Tim Kawakami - San Jose (Cali 00004000 f.) Mercury News. Stephen Curry is the fun, fragile future of the Golden State Warriors, and Stephen Jackson already looks as if he's part of the past. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Why is 'Consumer Reports' stacking the deck for Ford in its reliability survey? Oct 30, 2009
"Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Reliability Tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry." ... Out of 33 brands, Mercury ranked 10th, Ford was 16th and Lincoln was 20th ... Mercury rose five places and Lincoln sank nine. (USA Today -- Money)
Swine Flu Etiquette: Should families self quarantine? Oct 29, 2009
How about an even better topic: Do I take the risk and give the swine flu vaccine to my kids even though the level of Mercury contained in the vaccine is so high that the risk of death from Mercury poisoning is VERY REAL ... but I think I know where you are going with that as it was my kids pediatrician who told me about the high level of Mercury in the Swine Flu vaccine and then she told me that she would not be getting the vaccine for herself or her familyand that none of the other medical... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Oz Advises Getting H1N1 Vaccine Oct 29, 2009
The difference between the injected H1N1 vaccine and the inhaled version, Oz said, is that the injected one almost always has the mercury preservative thimerosal. "Give 100 million people an injection, there's going to be some problems," Oz said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ford: China's Geely is the preferred bidder for Volvo Oct 29, 2009
said last year that it wanted to sell Volvo so it can focus on three core brands: Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. Ford bought Volvo in 1999 for $6. (USA Today -- Autos)
Consumer confidence gloomiest in 30 years Oct 29, 2009
The Ford Fusion and its cousin, the Mercury Milan, ranked higher in predicted reliability than any family sedan in the CR survey save the Toyota Prius. The cars beat out the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, while the Lincoln MKZ topped the rival Acura TL and Lexus ES.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Area auto sales plunge after Cash for Clunkers boost Oct 29, 2009
Of the 32 new-vehicle dealers, only one, Daytona Toyota saw sales increase from August to September and two -- Coggin DeLand Lincoln-Mercury and Kaiser Pontiac Buick GMC -- held steady ... Gary Yeomans Ford Lincoln Mercury, 72 ... Mullinax Ford Mercury, 44. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Ford, China group nearer to Volvo deal Oct 29, 2009
Ford wants to sell Volvo to raise cash and focus its efforts on three core brands: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury ... Ford has wanted to unload Volvo since last year to raise cash and focus its efforts on its Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury lines. (Boston Globe)
Best Cars Are Toyota, Honda, Ford, Says Consumer Reports Oct 28, 2009
Ninety percent of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have average or better expected reliability, matching and even surpassing the scores posted by Honda and Toyota and their associated brands, such as Acura and Lexus, the magazine said. "It's rare for Consumer Reports to see family sedans from domestic carmakers continue to beat the reliability scores of such highly regarded Japanese models as the Camry and Accord," says David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports,... (Time.com)
Asians top auto reliability survey Oct 28, 2009
While Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand finished first for the second year in a row, several Ford models, including the midsize Ford Fusion and its cousin, the Mercury Milan, consistently have been at or near the top of their classes, a trend that led Consumer Reports editors to declare that Ford is now making some vehicles with world-class reliability. After Scion, Honda, Toyota, Infiniti and Acura rounded out the top five brands in reliability based on surveys taken in March of subscribers... (Republican-American)
Butte gets new extension agent Oct 28, 2009
The extension service office is located in the Business Development Center, 305 W. Mercury St.. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hidden Costs Of Energy Production And Use Oct 28, 2009
The figure does not include damages from climate change, harm to ecosystems, effects of some air pollutants such as mercury, and risks to national security, which the report examines but does not monetize. See also. (Science Daily)
Chrysler ranks last in predicted reliability Oct 28, 2009
In the press release, Consumer Reportstouts the reliability of Fords, saying it is the only Detroit maker with "world-class reliability," yet the top-ranking Ford brand is Mercury at 10th, followed by Ford at 16th and Lincoln at 20th ... The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, both built on the same platform, beat out the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in reliability for the second year in a row. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fords KC union workers reject concessions Oct 27, 2009
The Louisville Assembly Plant makes the Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer. The Kentucky Truck Plant makes F-Series Super Duty trucks, as well as the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Venable named president of MMSDC Oct 27, 2009
Before launching Surgo, Venable owned Lakeville Ford Mercury Inc., which generated about $23 million in revenue. He sold the business several years ago. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Business Licenses Oct 25, 2009
Dan and Jennifer Dehart, Mining City Movers and Haulers, 425 W. Mercury St., Butte; moving, snow plowing sidewalks, driveways and lots. Yvette Worman, Sleep Diagnostics Inc., 400 W. Granite, Butte; sleep lab to test and treat for sleep apnea. (Montana Standard, MT)
No Shaik golf probe Oct 23, 2009
The Mercury newspaper reported several golfers saw Shaik enjoying a round of golf at the Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course in Durban on Wednesday. President Jacob Zuma's former financial adviser was released on medical parole earlier this year. (iAfrica.com)
Around the Region (10/22/09) Oct 23, 2009
Info: Residents will get a $5 gift card to Home Depot for dropping off a mercury thermostat and/or thermometer at this Stanislaus County Waste Collection mobile event. For more information, call the Household Hazardous Waste Information Hotline at 525-4123. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Raymond Sowards Oct 23, 2009
After retirement from Mercury, Nev. he returned to Bluewater where he lived until his recent illness. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Turning junkyards into Green Yards Oct 22, 2009
He had already implemented best-business practices for disposing of batteries, mercury switches, gasoline, anti-freeze, brake fluid, oil and other potentially environmentally damaging materials when county and state DEP officials visited his lot for routine inspections earlier this decade. They liked what they saw so much, they soon developed the Green Yard program with the help of Rutherford and the Florida Auto Dismantlers and Recyclers Association, of which Rutherford is a member of the board... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Missed out on Clunkers? There are still breaks Oct 22, 2009
For 2010 models, there are credits between $650 and $2,350 for certain SUVs and trucks made by Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC, and for specific sedans from Chevy and Nissan. A list, last updated Oct. 9, of the eligible cars is available on the Internal Revenue Service Web site, at www. (MSNBC -- Business)
Monday Calendar Oct 20, 2009
Butte-Silver Bow Fair Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the second floor conference room at 305 W. Mercury. Details 494-3648. (Montana Standard, MT)
Everyday chemicals gather in most people Oct 18, 2009
For this health care project, Chan and the others were tested for 62 individual chemicals, found in everything from furniture to socks, in six chemical categories: Bisphenol A (BPA), Mercury, Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs), Phthalates, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and Triclosan. All of them had at least 24 chemicals in their bodies, and two had as many as 39. (Anchorage Daily News)
1 comment(s) Oct 17, 2009
Mercury released during mercury cleanup ... (AP) -- The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating a mercury release that apparently happened while crews were conducting a mercury cleanup at a Springfield school ... The DNR said it was notified Thursday that a barometer that was removed from a wall at Pipkin Middle School last week as part of an effort to rid the school of mercury instruments, had leaked. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Lincoln targets 'fiercely independent' Gen X buyers Oct 17, 2009
But Thomais Zaremba, communications manager for Lincoln Mercury, says Gen X buyers make sense for because it's a niche brand. Most importantly, many Gen X buyers don't have an opinion about Lincoln, good or bad, so they are susceptible to viewing the brand as stodgy. (USA Today -- Money)
Doctors Back Woman's Claim Of Adverse Reaction To Seasonal Flu Vaccine Oct 16, 2009
Doctors say a small amount of ethel mercury and other preservatives are safe in flu vaccines. 11. (W-USA News, DC)
Lessons, indeed, in Lansingburgh Oct 15, 2009
The knife is part of an emergency preparedness kit, he says, along with water bottles, a sleeping bag and a change of clothes in his 10-year-old Mercury. So goes his inclination as an Eagle Scout and a member of the Army National Guard. (Albany Times Union)
Thief takes 11 cases of beer in just 2 trips Oct 15, 2009
After loading that into his gold Mercury or Crown Victoria, he took off. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
'Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral' To Be Released on DVD November 24 Oct 14, 2009
Two of Sting's own compositions are also featured: "Lullaby for an Anxious Child" and "The Hounds of Winter," which originally appeared on his previous release Mercury Falling. In addition, the DVD programme features a setting of the "Coventry Carol" in which Sting and musicians are joined by the Durham Cathedral Boys' Choir, as well as songs not included on the album - Peter Warlock's haunting "Bethlehem Down", a lively arrangement of the traditional song "I Saw Three Ships" and Sting's own... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ford Adds 4.5 Million Vehicles to Recall Oct 14, 2009
Defective Cruise Control Switch Could Cause Fire in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Cars and Vans ... 4 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with the same switches also will be recalled even though there have been no reports of fires with them. (CBS News)
Ford recalls 4.5M vehicles Oct 14, 2009
4 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with the same switches also will be recalled even though there have been no reports of fires with them ... The recall covers the following model years: 1995-2003 Ford Windstar; 2000-2003 Ford Excursion diesel; 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 Ford F-Super Duty diesel; 1992-2003 Ford Econoline; 1995-2002 Ford Explorer; 1995-2002 Mercury Mountaineer; 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 Ford Ranger; and 1994 Ford F35 Motorhome vehicles. (KHOU.com, TX)
Celebrate Thanksgiving Night with Great Performances and Sting: A Winter's Night Oct 14, 2009
Two of Stings own compositions are also featured: Lullaby for an Anxious Child and The Hounds of Winter, which originally appeared on his previous release Mercury Falling ... With the release of Dream of the Blue Turtles in 1985, followed by Bring on the Night, Nothing Like the Sun, The Soul Cages, Ten Summoners Tales, Mercury Falling, Brand New Day, All This Time, Sacred Love and Songs from the Labyrinth, Sting has evolved into one of the worlds most distinctive and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Senior Citizens Oct 13, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
