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Not my bag: Wasting less food without plastic (BBC News)
An interesting side effect of giving up new plastic is that, so far, I am wasting less food. This is because I, like the majority of the human race, am inherently lazy and if I can foresee that something is going to cause me extra effort, I will avoid it. Business Bulletin Board for Aug. 3 (Contra Costa Times)
This weekn Walnut Creek Recreation — "Patents and Products," 7:15-9:15 p.m. today. Workshop on new product development and patent protection. Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. Business Bulletin Board for Aug. 3 (Contra Costa Times)
Bulletin board listings are free but limited to nonprofit organizations announcing events costing less than $200 to attend. An expanded version of the bulletin board can be found on-line at www. Job vacancy: Intranet & Internal Communications Assistant (London) (PublicTechnology.net)
(Ref: 452) At Shelter we help more than 170,000 people a year fight for their rights, get back on their feet and find and keep a home. We also tackle the root causes of bad housing and homelessness by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions. Oil takes another dip: Down $3 on Thursday (The Gleaner)
NEW YORK — Oil prices dropped more than $3 a barrel Thursday, retreating from the previous day’s surge, as disappointing data on the U.S. economy signaled further cutbacks in energy demand for the world’s thirstiest oil consumer. CS Bennigan's shutting down (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
Move part of bankruptcy filing By HOLLI L. ESTRIDGE Eagle Staff Writer Bennigan's shuttered its College Station restaurant Tuesday, ... Brian Taylor on the Scottish cabinet's away-days (BBC News)
Blether with Brian Cass County drug bust turns deadly (WNDU 16 South Bend)
A routine marijuana check in Cass County, Michigan, turns deadly. Michigan State Police say 51-year-old Niles Wilson shot himself when he realized he had been caught growing nearly 130 marijuana plants on his property. MacKay confirms 200 new troops for Afghanistan (CTV.ca)
An increase to Canada's troop commitment in Afghanistan to 2,700 would represent the additional boots on the ground needed to run aerial drones and six Chinook helicopters, said Defence Minister Peter MacKay. Home prices, sales continue upward trek (The Florida Times-Union)
By LIZ FLAISIG The Times-Union The monthly uptick in existing home sales and prices in Jacksonville continued in the month of June, while a comparison to the same time last year again showed decline. The Florida Association of Realtors data released today showed 1,013 single-family homes sold in June ...
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