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The 14 Worst Corporate Evildoers -

AlterNet - San Francisco, CA, USA ... Exposure to the pesticide is documented to cause cancers, skin disorders, spontaneous ... leading tobacco corporations knew very well of the dangers of tobacco ...

http://www.alternet.org/story/29337/

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Orcullo: I was asked to explain on aerial spraying ordinance

The Mandanao Daily Mirror - Davao City,Philippines

... within the five-year grace period shall reduce their pesticide and fungicide ... provincial government passed the ordinance in 1991 citing the dangers of synthetic ... http://bond.lanesystems.com/sitegen/article.asp?wid=125&cid=450&aid=34075

A-Active Building Project: One Year Later
A-Active Termite and Pest Control President Kevin Kordek provides an update on the benefits of his company's new heaquarters, which has now been operational for about a year. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3910
Corrigan Educates NYC Officials at Rodent Control Academy
New York City enlisted Bobby Corrigan to teach its Rodent Control Academy. Employees from city agencies that deal with rodents attended the course. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3920
Structural Pest Control Market Research Study Underway
Specialty Products Consultants has undertaken its sixth syndicated study of the professional pest control market in the United States. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3917
Women Suing Manhattan Hotel Over Bed Bugs
Two guests, businesswomen from Switzerland, claim bed bugs chewed up their skin, from head to toe, following a stay at a Manhattan hotel. http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=3686312

EPA Approves New Pre-Treat Label for Termidor SC
BASF announces the EPA approval of a supplemental label for its Termidor SC product, for use as a pre-construction termite treatment. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3914
Liphatech�s Advanced Generation BlueMax Available in 1-Pound Blocks
Liphatech�s Generation BlueMax rodenticide is now available as a one-pound block, giving pest management professionals a versatile and convenient solution for controlling large rodent populations. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3921
Leading Odor Control Companies Announce Merger
Hydralogic Systems, Ecolo Odor Control Systems, and NuTech Environmental have merged under a new division of HydraLogic SystemsV- HLS Ecolo. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3916
JT Eaton Offers New Top Loader Bait Station
JT Eaton's new Top Loader Bait Station has a design that allows for easy installation on ledges, overhead beams, trees, fences and other locations. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3918
B&G Chemicals & Equipment Co. Announces �06 Conferences
B&G announces dates and details for its 2006 CEU Conference and Expos. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3922

HomeTeam Pest Defense's Mitt Foley Passes Away
Howard �Mitt� Foley, Florida regional vice president, HomeTeam Pest Defense, was killed in an automobile accident in northern Florida on Dec. 3. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3908
RISE Elects Stephen P. Briggs Chairman of Governing Board
The RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) Governing Board elected Stephen P. Briggs as chairman for a two-year term beginning in January 2006. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3911

Killroy Pest Control to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Founded in 1956 by Norma and Phil Olavarri, Campbell, Calif.-based Killroy Pest Control will turn 50 years old in the spring of 2006. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3915

Scotts Tries to Make Workforce Healthier, Smoke-Free
Scotts Miracle-Gro is taking an "in-your-face approach" to employee health care, including not letting its employees smoke � even when they're away from work. http://www.wkyc.com/health/health_article.aspx?storyid=44533

Insects Trained to Sniff Out Poisons, Explosives
Trained wasps could someday replace dogs for sniffing out drugs, bombs and bodies. Scientists say a species of non-stinging wasps can be trained in only five minutes and are just as sensitive to odors http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177671,00.html

Requests for Proposals for the Week of 12/12
A listing of various government and municipal opportunities available to PCOs. http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=3919

Participate in This Week's PCT Reader Poll
Which of the following do you believe is best for advertising pest control services? http://www.pctonline.com/poll

AgProfessional Weekly - December 12, 2005
Projected Returns for Corn and Soybean in 2006
USDA Announces Energy Strategy To Help With High Energy Costs
Japan Reopens Market To U.S. Beef Imports
Martin Midstream Partners To Acquire Assets Of A & A Fertilizer
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Approved
CropTalk
2005 ARA Conference & Expo Draws Record Attendance
ARA Honors The Industry's Best
ISA On-Farm Network 2006 Nitrogen Conference
NCGA Delegation Heads to Hong Kong for WTO Talks
AFB President Makes Statement On Immigration/Border Security Bill
Upcoming Events
The Big Picture

For archived editions of AgProfessional Weekly, visit http://www.agprofessional.com/apweekly/

Defining Success

By Marty Whitford - You're only as strong as the team you have around you. - http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768457/0/

Kathy Heinsohn joins NPMA as staff entomologist

By Frank H. Andorka Jr. - Pest Control editorial advisory board member brings experience, knowledge to association. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768458/0/

Family members' ears no longer buzzing -

Houston PMPs rid home of thousands of bees. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768459/0/

SPC Begins Structural Pest Management Market Research Study -

Changes in distribution channels, new brand introductions, and the impact of post-patent products are just a few of the topics that will be analyzed in the resulting "A Strategic Analysis of the U. S. Structural Pest Control Market The 2005 Season," a market research study by Specialty Products Consultants (SPC). http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768460/0/

Welcome to TV Land

By Frank H. Andorka Jr. - PMP gives tips on making advertising in this medium work for you. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768461/0/

EPA Approves New Pre-Treat Label for Termidor SC -

BASF The Chemical Co. announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a supplemental label for Termidor SC, for use as a pre-construction termite treatment. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768463/0/

Amped Up: Lorien's PROTEK II Tool Interrupter -

Lorien Instruments' PROTEK II helps prevent damage to water pipes during termite-control operations and general construction. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768464/0/

Customer Catcher Postcards Available From Compelling Communications -

The program includes 12 full color postcard design choices developed exclusively for PMPs. The reverse side of the card will be customized with the company�s message. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768465/0/

University of California-Davis' IPM Online

By Frank H. Andorka Jr. - If you're looking for a strong online resource for initial pest identification, the University of California-Davis' IPM Online Web site is a great place to start. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768462/0/

Patriot Pest Management teams with Toys For Tots-

The company is using its trucks to pick up donated toys at numerous business locations and taking them to the warehouse for distribution to underprivileged kids for Christmas. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768466/0/

Nisus Continues Mold Prevention Training Programs -

More than 30 PMPs attended the New Jersey workshop on Dec. 6 in Kenilworth, near Newark. The Florida workshop will be held Dec. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. http://listmgr.questex.com/t/1004883/3281444/768467/0/

$50 A BARREL OIL FORECAST FOR NEXT 25 YEARS - WASHINGTON, DC, December 12, 2005 (ENS) - Oil prices will remain near the $50 per barrel mark over the next 25 years, increasing the pressure for more domestic oil production and the demand for ethanol and biodiesel, says an annual federal government report issued today. The report backs away from last year's prediction that the price of crude would fall to around $33 per barrel by 2025. http://www.ens-newswire.com

INSIGHTS: WORLD TRADE LEADERS HAVE ONE YEAR TO CROSS FINISH LINE - By Pacal Lamy - HONG KONG, China, December 12, 2005 (ENS) - Ladies and gentlemen: We first met in September at your Geneva headquarters, when you had invited me to address your members exactly three weeks after I had taken office in the WTO. At the time we spoke about the preparatory work needed in the lead-up to the WTO�s 6th Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong. That Conference is now before us.

http://www.ens-newswire.com

TURKMENISTAN: MYSTERY ILLNESS BLAMED ON CHEMICALS - ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2005 (ENS) - A mystery illness is causing alarm in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat, where residents are afraid that chemicals used on the cotton fields are making them sick. Doctors say that since the end of September there has been dramatic increase in the number of patients from Ashgabat and the surrounding region complaining of flu-like symptoms. http://www.ens-newswire.com

UN CONFERENCE AGREES LONG TERM ACTIONS TO CONTROL GLOBAL WARMING - MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, December 11, 2005 (ENS) - The United Nations Climate Change Conference closed Saturday with the adoption of more than 40 decisions that will strengthen global efforts to fight climate change. "This has been one of the most productive UN Climate Change Conferences ever," said Richard Kinley, acting head of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat. http://www.ens-newswire.com

Background Papers - The Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals - Fundamental reform to current chemical laws is necessary to protect children, workers, communities, and the environment. We must shift market and government actions to protect health and the natural systems that support us. As a priority, we must act to phase out the most dangerous chemicals, develop safer alternatives, protect high-risk communities, and ensure that those responsible for creating hazardous chemicals bear the full costs of correcting damages to our health and the environment. http://www.louisvillecharter.org/thecharter.shtml

2 Millionth Sno-Thro Rolls off Ariens Co. Assembly Line
Ariens Co. used the milestone as a chance to give back to its local community.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3977
Toro Reports Record Net Earnings for 2005
Toro's professional segment showed double-digit growth, though residential earnings slipped. Overall sales near $2 billion.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3984
Syngenta Launches Daconil Fungicide Web Site
Site offers variety of resources and information about the company�s Daconil product.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3992
Hustler Turf Equipment Selects GE For New Retail Finance Program
GE�s retail sales finance unit will support the Hustler Turf credit card.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3979
HMI�s �Premier Nursery Network� Continues Growth; Organization Names Erbaugh Strategic Adviser
Membership has grown to 100 nurseries in just six months. http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3982
Art Evans Named EOY Finalist, Inducted into Hall of Fame
Evans, founder of Dixie Chopper, was one of three Entrepreneur of the Year finalists and was inducted into Earnst & Young's National Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3985
Hankook Opens Factory in Hungary; Announces American Price Increase for Jan. 1
The South Korea-based company is looking to gain a greater marketshare in Europe. Raw materials costs cause price increases in the States. http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3980

Manufacturing Adds Jobs in November Though Production Slows
U.S. manufacturing slipped slightly in November, but remains on a growth path after adding 11,000 more new jobs last month.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3978
Updates, Improvements to 2,4-D Web Site
Updated site includes fresh backgrounders, master label for 2,4-D and EPA re-registration documents.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3993
KokoBo Plantscapes Moves to New Facility
The interior/exterior landscape firm plans to spend the winter months customizing its new 17,000-square-foot facility.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3986
Skinner Nurseries Acquires Ft. Worth, Texas Location
Green-goods provider continues growth across the South. http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3981
5 Tips for Proper Snow Shoveling
Proper attire and the right equipment make this wintertime task safer.

http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3987
TechNotes Dec. 9 � Snow Mold, Turf Hardening, Soil Temps
TechNotes are provided by Syngenta Professional Products. http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3989
People Announcements: Staff and Member News from Around the Industry
ArborSystems, Agrotain and Penncross Bentgrass Grower's Association announce their personnel and member news.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3990
UF/IFAS Commissioned to Develop Economic Impact Study for FNGLA
New study will have hurricane damage costs as a focus and will be the first state industry survey to report results by county.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3994
OSHA, TCIA Collaborate on New Safety & Health Topics Web Page
A new tree care-specific page was unveiled on the OSHA Web site, along with an improved search feature.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3991
SBA, Operation HOPE Team Up to Help Gulf Coast Small Businesses
New initiative will provide Gulf Coast small and minority-owned businesses advice via phone as they work to get back on their feet.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3988
Specialty Work Truck Trade Associations Convene in Washington
NTEA and other organizations met with leaders in Washington in October to discuss legislative opportunities for the industry.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/News/news.asp?Id=3983

Beyond Pesticides Daily News Headlines (week of December 6 - 12, 2005)
Full stories available at: http://www.beyondpesticides.org
   * Groups Urge Soil Cleanup in New Orleans
   * Groups Asked to Sign Letter to Save Organic Standards
   * Scientists Examine Link Between Endocrine Disruptors And Genetic Diseases
   * Residents Petition Town to Stop Use of Pesticides
   * GM Peas Cause Allergic Damage in Mice

A Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist is now available. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/businesschecklist.html

Reminder: There's no "www" in this URL http://pandemic.ohden.net

A Tale of Two Countries - Hyder Akbar, Interviewed by Clara Jeffery -A California teen returns to his Afghan homeland. http://ga3.org/ct/ndanfoF1Iz4d/
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How the President Got A Life By Tom Engelhardt - Bush was a leader adrift. Then came September 11 -- and the world it wrought.
http://ga3.org/ct/81anfoF1Iz4X/

Bush World: Too Many States - Dissident Voice - Santa Rosa, CA, USA ... Although no Geneva Convention or other treaty specifically bans the use of radioactive uranium weapons including so-called depleted uranium (DU), these weapons ... http://www.dissidentvoice.org/Dec05/Lendman1212.htm

WAKE UP CALL FOR AHMADINEJAD

FrontPage magazine.com - Los Angeles, CA, USA ... the media outlet enough that Saddam could trust CNN to broadcast a cover story blaming the bodies on the American use of depleted-uranium shells during Gulf ... http://frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=20513

Eat Your (Organic) Veggies -

Natural Life - Toronto, ON, Canada ... The two chemicals are the most commonly used insecticides in US agriculture. ... The health effects of exposure to minute amounts of pesticides found in food are ... http://www.life.ca/nl/106/veggies.html

The Need for Healthier Schools -

Gotham Gazette - New York, NY, USA ... renovation debris, along with other pollutants such as pesticides and toxic ... window sills, along with industrial cleaning products and insecticides, you have a ... http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/fea/20051212/202/1673

'Stem-rot' disease causes havoc to betel leaf in Rajshahi -

Independent-Bangladesh - Dhaka, Bangladesh ... turn and farmers are failing to contain it even after applying pesticides and germicide ... can get rid of the disease by using selected insecticides, by properly ... http://independent-bangladesh.com/news/dec/13/13122005ct.htm

I have posted a lot of free pest control alternatives and other relevant information on the websites located at: http://www.safesolutionsinc.com/resources.htm and/or http://www.thebestcontrol.com . There is a free 86 page booklet on how to control most pest problems without using any pesticide POISONS entitled: THE BUG STOPS HERE. There is a free chapter on Lice/Scabies, a chapter on Mosquitoes, a free chapter on Detoxification and a section on fire ants from my newest IPM manual/encyclopedia entitled: THE BEST CONTROL II. All of these copyrighted items are free for you to simply read and/or download. There simply is no need to POISON yourself.

"Want To Detox And Be Healthy?" learn how to Detox and become healthy again at: http://www.safesolutionsinc.com/healthy.pdf .

"How to Beat Cancer"- http://www.safesolutionsinc.com/cancer.htm

Respectfully, Stephen L. Tvedten

USA Representative - MCS International

http://www.mcs-international.org

Websites: http://www.thebestcontrol.com , http://www.getipm.com , http://www.learnipm.com , http://www.safesolutionsinc.com

To learn more about the Bug Stops Here Yahoo group group, please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebugstopshere

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

"If you are going to tell people the truth, you had better make them laugh or they will kill you." --Oscar Wilde

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