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  Altoids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Altoids are a popular brand of breath mints that have been in existence since the turn of the 19th century.
Altoids are produced in Britain by Callard and Bowser-Suchard at Bridgend, Wales.
Of the Altoids range, only the original peppermint flavor is sold in Britain; the other varieties are produced for export only, primarily to the United States.
altoids.search-online.us   (407 words)

  
 Altoids - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Altoids are a popular brand of breath mints that have existed since the turn of the 19th century.
Altoids are produced in Britain by Callard and Bowser-Suchard at Bridgend, Wales, although Wrigley, the brand's owner, announced in mid 2005 they planned to move Altoids production to an existing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee in order to manufacture its products closer to where they are sold.
Also a great use for Altoids tins is containers for small (and quite complete) mini survival kits [3].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Altoids   (1273 words)

  
 Altoids Sours - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Altoids 88884-10 Altoids Sour Gum - Cherry - 10Ct.
Altoids 20427-4 Altoids Sours - Tangerine - 4Ct.
Altoids 20381-4 Altoids Sours - Citrus - 4Ct.
www.shopping.com /xGS-Altoids_Sours   (620 words)

  
 Sinden.org: The Liturgical Guide to Altoids® Consumpion
Altoids, as many people know, were first produced in England at the turn of the 19th century which was during the reign of King George the III.
From the Wednesday of Ashes until the morning of Easter not one Altoid shall touch thy lips, nor thy tongue, nor thy epiglotis, nor thy neighbor's epiglotis, nor thy neighbor's ox, nor thy neighbor's ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's.
Neither shall one attempt to ingest Altoids by other means, neither through thine nose, neither through thine button in the belly, neither through hypodermic needle in the manner of a heroine addict.
www.sinden.org /sinden/altoids   (1204 words)

  
 Altoids box an electronics icon | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Although he originally designed his Altoids tin iPod battery using the standard Altoids container for peppermints, DiClerico said that he had subsequently gone on to build another version – with a shorter battery life – into the smaller Altoids chewing gum tin.
He collected Altoids tins for years, he said, and created a version of the speakers when he was 14.
Altoids tins are "actually kind of like a part of my childhood," he said.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050207/news_lz1b7altoids.html   (725 words)

  
 brandchannel.com | Altoids Brand | Kraft Philip Morris | brands | brand | branding news
The Altoid example is significant not just because the brand was used (and yes it may be a case of product placement although one wonders if induced choking is a positive brand representation), but because of all of the other options that were not used but could have been (e.g.
As Altoids becomes the standard-bearer for candy mints, its ads will become less "curious" and its image less hip, and it is possible that Altoids' original clientele will be left as even more cynical, dispossessed consumers.
Recently, Altoids Sours, in a round tin, have been added to the family, which continues to expand and includes a range of flavors from cinnamon to ginger.
www.brandchannel.com /features_profile.asp?pr_id=106   (1515 words)

  
 Edshugeo The GodMoor: Altoids
The other two Altoid mint flavors don't mention mint leaves or oils in their ingredients.
I don't eat beef or pork, but I'm not a fanatic about it, however seeing that Altoids are made in Great Britain, and that the U.K. isn't known for having the best cows within it's borders at the moment (mad cow), I'm just a teensy bit concerned.
So Altoids are on sale and tomorrow I may buy two 2-packs, to try and hold me over the weekend.
edshugeo.com /2004/08/altoids.htm   (660 words)

  
 BEST
The basic kit is enclosed in an Altoids tin, wrapped with 10 feet of 550 parachute cord.
Curious note: the Altoids tin filled 8 2/3 times (to the bottom of the hinges) makes about a quart of water.
Here are the Altoids Survival Saw mods: I used a bracket to shore up the saw.
www.survival.com /best.htm   (401 words)

  
 PTAltoids
The Altoids gum vending machine is the first targeting adults.
The Altoids machine has a 15 x 15 inch foot print and stands 50 inches tall.
Altoids machine images property of Candy King of America.
www.ptaltoids.com   (194 words)

  
 The Altoids Shrine
I brought a box of Altoids in, and offered them around to the other developers at the office.
was beautiful, and solid, and happy, and was tended by the Brothers of the Altoids, and these were: David, and George, and Richard, and Mike, and Max, and Chris, and by Sister Jennifer, Blessed of the Mints.
Altoids are not venerated, or bought, or consumed, as they used to be.
dd-b.net /altoids   (575 words)

  
 MAKE: Blog: Altoids and tin cases Archives
Oct 7, 2006 01:29 PM Altoids and tin cases, DIY Projects
Aug 30, 2006 04:19 PM Altoids and tin cases
She uses them as a sewing kit and small storage tins where they are the "perfect size for a chapstick and maybe even a few bucks." [ via ] Link.
www.makezine.com /blog/archive/altoids_and_tin_cases   (1153 words)

  
 Altoids in the wrong hole, a TR (NSR) - Teton Gravity Research Forums
The bet was this: Grind 10 Altoids into a powder and snort it for $20.
Altoids must have been created my some overly enthusiastic mint psychopath any ways.
Seriously, the guy who came up with these must have been some sort of mint extremist who, perhaps disturbed by the unholy flavor mixers who desecrate the purity of mint with such degenerate flavors such as chocolate, felt the need to bring a certain purity to the entire mint experience.
www.tetongravity.com /forums/showthread.php?t=17280   (1444 words)

  
 Esurientes - The Comfort Zone: Cooking with Altoids: Peppermint Fudge Brownies
Altoids are little chalky mint flavoured lollies from the UK, similar to Fisherman's Friends.
See, it's been a year to the day today that I was sailing from Germany to Denmark on tour with my vocal ensemble, and trying to spend leftover euros in the giftshop.
crushed apple sour altoids to crust a rim of a cocktail glass, or crushed ginger altoids in a stir fry (hmmmm).
esurientes.blogspot.com /2005/09/cooking-with-altoids-peppermint-fudge.html   (1503 words)

  
 MRC: Altoids
Altoids, the "curiously strong" mints, are now advertising on one of the most innovative platforms in New York City: pedicabs, or bicycle rickshaws.
The campaign features a giant illuminated Altoids tin suspended on a wrap ad covering the rear and sides of each pedicab.
The drivers function like NYC ambassadors with their knowledge of "in" spots and cozy restaurants and routes that just might make the trip feel like a journey.
www.manhattanrickshaw.com /campaigns/altoids.htm   (305 words)

  
 Altoids facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Altoids have made Business Week's list of what's hot for the 1990s.
Fan mail received by Callard and Bowser establish them as the breath mint of choice for actresses, choral societies, opera singers, pillow talkers, confessionals, dentists and those with bad breath in need of a dentist.
A West Virginia speleologist dropped his mints down a 300-foot shaft and recovered them undamaged from what is now listed on spelunkers' maps as Altoids Pit.
lubbockonline.com /news/122996/altoids.htm   (128 words)

  
 Altoids UMD case - Engadget
Altoids dust in your brand new UMD drive would be bad, to say the least.
Actually, Altoids that come in round cases like that are sour, not minty.
Two plastic name brand cases are about $12 (Canadian) 1 altoid case is only $3 (canadian) I can get about 4 altoid tins for about the price of two UMD (holds three) cases.
www.engadget.com /2005/03/25/altoids-umd-case   (898 words)

  
 The Altoids Curiously Strong Collection
In 2000, Altoids donated the entire Curiously Strong Collection, including all works subsequently added to the Collection, to the New Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum's first-ever acceptance of a corporate collection.
Altoids® created the Curiously Strong Collection® in 1998 to honor and support today's most talented, emerging visual artists.
Altoids donated the entire Collection to the New Museum, marking their first-ever acceptance of a corporate Collection.
www.newmuseum.org /Press_Office/Press_Releases/Altoids2.htm   (749 words)

  
 Altoids, The Curiously Strong Movie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
You may be wondering what Altoids really is. Altoids is not affiliated with the popular curiously strong mints from Great Britian.
Altoids is a quasi-action/comedy movie produced by a motley group of young 'uns searching for justice.
Like the mints, Altoids is curiously strong, not to mention violent.
www.afn.org /~ejw/altoids/altoids.htm   (65 words)

  
 DIY Live » DIY Archive » Altoids pocket amplifier
Carry headphones and shuffle in altoids case 4.
You can put a battery in the altoids can, and connect it to your ipod via USB via a 5V regulator.
you can cut the altoids can into tiny strips, and wrap it around the antenna of your new griffins radio transmitter and up the ouput signal.
www.diylive.net /index.php/2005/11/05/altoids-pocket-amplifier   (1280 words)

  
 Wrigley expands plant in Altoids production shift - Aug. 23, 2005
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Altoids, the "curiously strong mints," are crossing the Atlantic to begin a new phase of their production history, and U.S. workers have reason to cheer.
Wrigley's, which acquired the Altoids brand when it purchased Kraft's candy business in 2004, said investment in the expansion and equipment comes to about $14 million.
Altoids, which were created by a London company, have been made in Great Britain since the reign of King George III, according to the candy's Web site.
money.cnn.com /2005/08/23/news/midcaps/altoids/index.htm   (492 words)

  
 Pirate Nation Radio - ALTOIDS Tin Part 15 Version FM Transmitter
Hello home builders, this is the FCC part 15 version of the Altoids Tin FM Transmitter.
A fixed antenna of 36 inches of 18awg wire and a lower operating voltage of 9 volts, keeps this unit's emissions below the FCC maximum allowable for part 15.
Other board material is cut into small pads, then glued to the construction surface for the remaining part connections.
www.piratenationradio.org /altoids95v.html   (222 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Altoids
Chomping a few Altoids just before providing oral sex elevates the recipient's experience to the "out of this world" category.
Also buy stock in Altoids for you know there will be those who are going to feel the urge to test out this enhancement for themselves.
Despite the lack of scientific evidence to support the claim that mint in the mouth of the fellator would be felt on the penis of the receiver, some people have sworn they feel a little something when they try this with their partners.
www.snopes.com /risque/aphrodisiacs/altoids.asp   (1175 words)

  
 Altoids Sixth Annual
Each year Altoids invites a group of highly regarded art world professionals to identify and select up to 25 new works for the Collection.
The result is a compelling annual overview of many of the subjects, formal qualities and materials in use today.
In 2000, Altoids donated the entire Curiously Strong Collection, as well as all works subsequently acquired for the Collection, to the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
www.newmuseum.org /more_exh_altoids04.php   (349 words)

  
 ZombieRunner Products -- Altoids and Jelly Belly
Altoids Mints and Sours and Jelly Belly Sport Beans and other candies are great items to add to your order.
Altoids mints are made to the same exacting standards as the original Peppermint Altoids developed over 200 Years ago.
Ginger Altoids are the perfect way to calm your stomach during a long distance run.
www.zombierunner.com /store/treats.html   (354 words)

  
 Altoids Sheep ~ Game Invasion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The dead have risen from their graves, witches are brewing mischief, Frankensteins are building monsters, and flocks of sheep need to be herded back to the barn.
Today’s featured game is Altoids Sheep, a game that will send chills down your spine.
Altoids are produced in Great Britain by Callard and Bowser-Suchard at Bridgend, Wales.
channels.lockergnome.com /game/archives/20051103_altoids_sheep.phtml   (428 words)

  
 CSP Daily News New Products of the Week
The makers of the Original Celebrated “Curiously Strong” Altoids Mints lend their trademark strength to new Altoids Strips.
Available in Peppermint and Cinnamon flavors, Altoids Strips offer mint lovers breath freshening strips with the concentrated strength and powerful taste that only Altoids can deliver.
Altoids Strips are packaged in sleek, portable tins as distinctive as the classic Altoids tin.
www.cspnet.com /newproducts/063003/altoidsstrips.html   (93 words)

  
 Buttersquash Ranch: Ginger Altoids
I don't want to see the same thing happen to Ginger Altoids, but as you can see from the occasional frantic blog entry from similar fanatics, these are difficult to find but pop up in the most unusual spots.
As usual with this odd product, for some reason, it is at the checkout lanes, and only at the checkout lanes (not on the shelves even in the otherwise complete Altoids section).
I don't consider the original Altoids very strong at all, and by comparison, Spearmint and Wintergreen and Cinnamon are insipid.
buttersquash.net /archives/000080.php   (303 words)

  
 Suck Em' And See
Altoids are known for being a very strong mint and now they're available as extra song sour sweets.
‘Altoids Sours’ are not like the sort of sour products that Kids seem to love they are more’ Adult’ in so much as the flavours are spot on and the sourness is ‘real’ rather than extreme.
Driven by my love of ‘Altoids sours’ I decided that there must be other people out there who were’ Altoids Sours’ devotees and so I decided to import them myself and set up this site.
www.suckemandsee.co.uk   (273 words)

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