Mexico reports biggest seizure of precursor chemicals for methamphetamineOctober 2nd, 2009 Mexico reports record drug seizureMEXICO CITY — Mexico's federal Attorney General's Office says authorities have has seized the largest quantity of precursor chemicals for methamphetamine in the country's history. It says 20 tons of chemicals were seized at Manzanillo port in the Pacific coast state of Colima and 17 tons were found by customs agents in Nuevo Laredo, across from Laredo, Texas.
Investigators: Chemicals in heating oven sparked fire that destroyed part of Detroit factoryAugust 26th, 2009 Capt.: Detroit plant fire started in chemical ovenDETROIT — Investigators say chemicals in a heating oven sparked a fire and explosions that destroyed part of a Detroit factory complex. Detroit Fire Capt.
KMG Chemicals declares regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share, payable Sept. 18August 21st, 2009 KMG Chemicals declares regular quarterly dividendHOUSTON — Chemicals maker KMG Chemicals Inc. said Thursday its board approved a regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share.
Fla. honey rule ensures purity of the sweet, sticky stuff _ all additives must be listedJuly 13th, 2009 Fla. honey rule ensures purity of the sweet nectarTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Anyone in Florida who tries to pass off honey as 100 percent pure when it has additives or other ingredients could find themselves in a sticky situation.
Dow Chemical to close 3 Louisiana plants as company moves further into specialty chemicalsJuly 1st, 2009 Dow Chemical to close 3 Louisiana plantsNEW YORK — Dow Chemical Co. said Wednesday it will close three Louisiana plants as part of a shift away from basic chemicals toward the lucrative business of specialty chemicals.
New test to tell real honey from fakeMay 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - Researchers are developing a simple test that will tell natural honey from the adulterated or impure versions being increasingly foisted on consumers. Bernard Herbreteau and colleagues point out that the high price of honey and its limited supply has led some beekeepers and food processors to fraudulently make and sell impure honey doped with inexpensive sweeteners, such as corn syrup.
Prosecutors accuse 3 businessmen of lying about source of Chinese honey to avoid US tariffsMay 8th, 2009 Prosecutors: Men lied about Chinese honey's originSEATTLE — Two top employees of a Chinese honey company were arrested after they arrived in the United States, charged with helping hide the origin of their product to avoid paying millions of dollars in tariffs. A Seattle-area businessman also was charged.
Madonna back to gym after fall from horseApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop superstar Madonna headed straight to her gym for a workout, just three days after she was hospitalised after falling off a horse. Madonna's trainer Tracy Anderson insists that injuries are minimal and would not disrupt the singer's exercise schedule, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Beekeeper killing: your honey or your lifeMarch 25th, 2009 SYDNEY - An Australian beekeeper found shot dead at his isolated property where he lived alone was killed for his honey, a Brisbane court was told Wednesday. Donald Alcock, 34, was found guilty of murdering 41-year-old Tony Knight by shooting him in the back while he slept.
Kids' love for sweet taste linked to their physical growthMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kids' heightened liking for sweet-tasting foods is linked to their physical growth, according to a new study. The study has been conducted by researchers at the University of Washington and the Monell Center.
China passes new food safety lawFebruary 28th, 2009 BEIJING - China's top legislature Saturday approved a new food safety law, promising stern action against makers of tainted food products in the wake of scandals that have fuelled demands for overhauling the country's ineffective food monitoring system. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, which approves policies and laws proposed by the ruling Communist Party, said the new law would help ensure food safety 'from the production line to dining table'.
Research links polluted water to erosion of male virilityJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - A group of testosterone blocking chemicals is finding its way into rivers that can erode virility and feminise males. New research has linked water pollution to the rising incidence of male infertility.
China to set up 'pre-emptive' food safety network: officialDecember 30th, 2008 BEIJING - The Chinese government is preparing a 'pre-emptive' monitoring system to ensure food safety to prevent recurrence of the countrywide tained baby food scandal that killed six infants and sickened nearly 30,000. 'It means we will try to rid food problems by early detection, early warning and early intervention,' Su Zhi, deputy general director of health inspection and supervision bureau in the health ministry, said Wednesday.
Madonna's world tour is the highest-grossing jauntDecember 29th, 2008 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna's recently concluded 'Sticky + Sweet' world tour has been voted as the highest-grossing US jaunt of the year. The star's series of shows in North America raked in $105.3 million, leaving behind Celine Dion, who came second in the list, taking $94 million on her first US tour since her five-year residency in Las Vegas, reports contactmusic.com.
Britney Spears copying Madonna's styleDecember 25th, 2008 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears is copying her idol pop superstar Madonna's fashion sense. According to thesun.co.uk, Spears has become more blatant recently in her imitation.
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