Self-described NYC anarchist accused of tweeting cops' locations to activists at G-20 protestsOctober 3rd, 2009 NY man accused of tweeting cop actions at protestsNEW YORK — A self-described New York City anarchist has been accused of tweeting the location of police officers to protesters trying to evade them during the Group of 20 economic summit in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania State Police arrested Elliot Madison alleging he used Twitter to direct the movement of protesters and inform them about law enforcement actions at last month's summit.
Product Recall: dried apricotsSeptember 24th, 2009 Product Recall: dried apricotsThe following recall has been announced:
— Adamba Imports International Inc. of New York is recalling dried apricots, called Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone, because they contain sulfites not declared on the product's packaging.
New search engine helps net surfers hunt for information about plants and animalSeptember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The USGS (US Geological Survey) National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) has developed a new search engine that helps users hunt through massive amounts of online information about plants and animals. NBII's revamped search engine offers a variety of new features, including the ability to search multiple databases at the same time and the ability to return results that arrive in "clusters," or automatically generated categories associated with the search topic.
Mullen says public relations won't bring back lost credibility in war against extremismAugust 29th, 2009 LAHORE - US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has warned that no amount of public relations will establish credibility if America fails to communicate its actions globally. "We need to worry a lot less about how to communicate our actions and much more about what our actions communicate.
Product recall: PancakesAugust 20th, 2009 Product recall: PancakesThe following recall has been announced:
—Van's Wheat-Free Homestyle Pancakes, manufactured by Van's International Foods of Vernon, Calif., because they contain undeclared wheat, gluten, milk and egg. People who have allergies or sensitivities to wheat, gluten, milk or eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Product Recalls: yogurtAugust 12th, 2009 Product Recalls: yogurtThe following recall has been announced:
— Liberte Brand Products is recalling 6-ounce Liberte Mediterranee Wild Blackberry Yogourt products with the code date of Sept. 2. The product might contain walnuts and plums not declared on its packaging.
Twitter intolerance: Some NFL teams wage clampdown on tweets, even by fansAugust 5th, 2009 Some NFL teams clamp down on tweetsDAVIE, Fla. — The only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the officials' whistles.
Product recalls: supplementJune 15th, 2009 Product recalls: supplementThe following recalls have been announced:
— Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling bottles and packages of the supplement Stamina-Rx, because they could contain benzamidenafil, a chemical that is not listed on its packaging.
Product Recalls: dark chocolate spread, smoked salmonJune 5th, 2009 Recalls: dark chocolate spread, smoked salmonThe following recalls have been announced:
Le Pain Quotidien is recalling a limited number of 14.15-ounce jars of Le Pain Quotidien's Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread because it might contain milk not declared on the packaging. Those who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the product.
Product Recalls: Crouton productMay 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: Crouton productThe following recall has been announced:
—Sugar Foods Corp. is recalling 531 cases of The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic crouton product because the croutons could contain undeclared milk allergens.
Product Recalls: nail polish removerApril 28th, 2009 Product Recalls: nail polish removerThe following recall has been announced:
— Personal Care Products is recalling non-acetone nail polish remover because it could cause chemical burns to the fingers of users. Personal Care has received two complaints of burns to the fingers.
Distractions help consumers make accurate decisionsApril 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Distracting consumers from a decision for some moments could help them make more accurate product evaluations, a new study suggests. In the study, author Davy Lerouge of Tilburg University has demonstrated that distraction can help decision-making, depending on the manner in which consumers process the available product information.
Workers share 'already-known' information while working in teamsMarch 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While many reckon the benefits of working in teams, a new research has shown that people working in groups do share information, but they only discuss things they already know. The analysis of 22 years of applied psychological research has also shown that "talkier" teams are less effective.
Shell Lubricants launches product PLUS service portfolio in IndiaMarch 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, unveiled a new range of Product PLUS Services. Shell recognises that simply supplying high quality lubricants is not always enough to give its customers a clear competitive advantage and has developed this range of services aimed at helping customers get the best from Shell products.
Being nice helps finish first in business worldMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - When it comes to making big in the business world, being honest, kind and respectful gives an individual a real competitive advantage over his/her peers, according to a new study. Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that project managers can get much better performance from their team members by treating them with honesty, kindness, and respect.
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