I stopped at the local taco shop for some fast food tonight. I had just gotten done at the High School where I was working with the robotics team. It was about 7pm and I just didn’t feel like cooking.
I’ve always liked them better than say, Taco Bell, because they were a.) locally owned, b.) had decent portions and c.) had really cool advertising. Besides, they’ve given thousands of high school kids part-time jobs over the years. If you live in WNY, you probably know someone who once worked at one. Continue Reading…
This article appeared in the Lockport Union, Sun & Journal on February 7th, 2009 in their Cheers and Jeers column on the editorial page. It appears to be contributions from their editorial staff, but no specific editor was credited.
While I certainly agree with the writer’s conclusion that the delay to the DTV switch is unnecessary, the article illustrates how people are not only confused enough on their own, they have the media to thank for it.
The flaw in the article comes when it says “If they miss MSNBC for a few days, the world will not end.” Continue Reading…
1 Feb, 2009
by Albert Gritzmacher
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I like a good PBJ every once in a while. I had one today, taking my life in my hands… so I decided to check online what brands were affected by the recall of the Peanut Corp. of America troubles and I found a cool widget. Naturally, I had to put it here.
It was on the FDA website and it’s pretty amazing to see such a useful application of technology by the government.
I played with it a bit and found that I was pretty safe eating the Peter Pan we have on hand. Actually, we buy enough of the stuff, it’s probably been in the cupboard since before the whole incident.
Most of the product seems to be either sold in the south, or in commercial bulk packages, which is where the danger seems to be – other products with PB as an ingredient. Many of the brands seem to be house brands for stores in other areas of the country, but some struck close to home. It’s probably safe to say the some product almost anywhere in the US has been affected.
I saw some Wegmans products. I also saw some ice cream made by local maker Perry’s Ice Cream that was sold both under the Perry’s brand and the Meijer name. There aren’t any Meijer stores here, but you don’t have to go far down the road to find them. I think I’ve seem them in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
It seems like the big name brands mostly escaped. They probably use enough peanut paste to do their own processing. So a Reese’s Cup is probably safe, but a store-brand candy with peanut filling might not be. Same goes for peanut butter. seems like they said Jiff and Peter Pan are okay, but the various store brands were recalled. You won’t find any of them in a store, I’m sure, but if you are doubtful about what is in your cupboard, check the widget at the left.
I stopped at the local taco shop for some fast food tonight. I had just gotten done at the High School where I was working with the robotics team. It was about 7pm and I just didn’t feel like cooking.