Security lapse on November 13, 2009 at entrance to SM supermarket at SM Megamall. Because of said security lapse, I could have brought deadly weapons into said area. I have sent letters to Mandaluyong Mayor Abalos regarding previous security lapses in private entities in Mandaluyong. Based on evidence, said letters were received by said mayor's agent(s). However, despite R.A. 6713 which said Mayor is supposed to obey, he has never provided me with a reply to said reports of security lapses in Mandaluyong. Are security lapses in private entities in Mandaluyong of no concern to the City government of Mandaluyong? Said Abalos was identfied as president of the Philippine League of Cities.
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Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10706.html
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
November 10, 2009
Alert #10-706
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives

Units: About 90

Distributor: IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Manufacturer: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China

Hazard: A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives. The data storage devices were sold with a power adapter that fits various country specific plugs. “Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd” is printed on the adapters. IBM and RDX are printed on the back up hard disk drives.

Sold by: IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.ibm.com/storage
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2:31 AM 11/16/2009Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189402.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Fairfield, Calif. – November 4, 2009 --- Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy to peanuts or a severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these ingredients.

The Jelly Belly 49 Flavors cylinder packages were shipped to approximately 200 independent stores nationwide from September 29 to October 30, 2009. Product was packaged in a clear 7.5-ounce acetate cylinder with white label on the bottom of the package with lot codes 090925, 090928, 090929 or 091001. UPC code 071567989398

The recall was initiated after the company’s quality control efforts identified the incorrect ingredient statement. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No other candies or packaged candies from Jelly Belly are a part of this recall, and there is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to peanuts.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy and purchased this product in the last five weeks are urged to return it to Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, Calif., 94533. Consumers and retailers with questions about the recall should call the Jelly Belly Hotline at 800-522-3267 Monday-Friday 7 am to 5 pm PST

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Non-toxic Cleaning Recipes
http://www.womenandenvironment.org/campaignsandprograms/SafeCleaning/recipes
Here's a few of our favorite recipes. Follow the recipe or experiment a little with the ingredients to make your own!

All-Purpose Cleaner
suggested uses: hard surfaces like countertops and kitchen floors, windows and mirrors

2 cups white distilled vinegar
2 cups water
20-30 or more drops of essential oil (optional)

Tip: Warming in microwave until barely hot will boost cleaning power for tough jobs. Only microwave in a glass container.

Creamy Soft Scrub
suggested uses: Use this creamy soft scrub on kitchen counters, stoves, bathroom sinks, etc.

2 cups baking soda
½ cup liquid castile soap*
4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative)
5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any scent you prefer (optional)

Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar, shelf life of 2 years.

Tips: For exceptionally tough jobs spray with vinegar first—full strength or diluted, scented—let sit and follow with scrub.

Dry soft scrubs can be made with baking soda or salt (or combination of both) with 10-15 drops essential oil to scent

*WVE recommends using a liquid castile soap that does not contain sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate (SLS) or Diethanolamine (DEA), which may have harmful side effects.

Furniture Polish
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
20-30 drops lemon essential oil

Shake well before using
(2 teaspoons lemon juice may be substituted for lemon oil but then must be stored in refrigerator)

Dip a clean, dry cloth into the polish and rub wood in the direction of the grain. Use a soft brush to work the polish into corners or tight places.

Tips: To remove water spots rub well with toothpaste. To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part oil, rub with soft cloth.


Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Option 1

Sprinkle toilet bowl with baking soda, drizzle with vinegar, let soak for at least 30 minutes and scrub with toilet brush.

Option 2

Put ¼ cup borax in toilet bowl and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Swish with a toilet brush and then scrub. A few drops of pine oil can be added for increased disinfecting. (Note: some people are allergic to pine oil.)

Tip: Let ingredients soak for a while to make for easy scrubbing, especially on persistent stains like toilet bowl rings

Drain Opener

½ cup baking soda
½ cup vinegar

Pour baking soda down the drain and follow with vinegar. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Flush with boiling water.

Tip: Prevent your shower from clogging by using a drain trap to catch hairs.

Laundry Detergent

1 cup soap flakes
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup Borax

Soap flakes can be made by grating your favorite pure vegetable soap with a cheese grater. Mix ingredients together and store in a glass container. Use 1 tablespoon per load (2 for heavily soiled laundry), wash in warm or cold water.

This standard recipe can be adjusted for soft water by using 1 cup soap flakes, 1/4 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. For hard water, use 1 cup soap flakes, 1 cup washing soda, and 1 cup borax.

Note: Borax should not be ingested.

Tips: Add 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to rinse as a fabric softener. For a whitener, use hydrogen peroxide rather than bleach. Soak your dingy white clothes for 30 minutes in the washer with 1/2 cup 20% peroxide. Launder as usual.

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Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/ucm190366.htm

The Food and Drug Administration has notified nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products. The FDA noted that it is unaware of the basis upon which manufacturers may have concluded that the use of caffeine in alcoholic beverages is GRAS or prior sanctioned. To date, the FDA has only listed caffeine as GRAS as an ingredient for use in cola-type beverages in concentrations of no greater than 200 parts per million. There are no food additive regulations that permit the addition of caffeine, at any level, in alcoholic beverages. Information related to this topic can be found below.



FDA NEWS RELEASE:

Nov. 13, 2009:

FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Agency Sends Letters to Nearly 30 Manufacturers

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Examples of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

During the press call on November 13, 2009 FDA provided 3 examples of alcoholic beverages to which caffeine is added. FDA has posted the letters associated with these products on its web site. The inclusion of these examples is not intended to suggest that these products differ in significance from the other beverages identified in the nearly 30 letters FDA has sent to manufacturers as part of its efforts on this issue.

* Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter # 1
* Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter # 2
* Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter #3
* List of Manufacturers of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

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Additional Information

* CAB Letter to FDA from Attorneys General (PDF - 197KB)
* CAB Letter to FDA from Scientists (PDF - 106KB)
* Questions & Answers on Caffeine in Alcoholic Beverages (DOC - 50KB)

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