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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Product Tampering | Lipton Cup-A-Soup: A Case Study
Thomas J. Lipton company, a subsidiary of Unilever, coped with a tampering incident that resulted in a death in 1986.
Lipton has a batch control system that allows it, within seven or eight hours, to trace a product all the way down to the grocery shelf in a particular town.
Lipton reported that with the exception of the box in Denber's home, no cyanide was found in any of the 5,000 packages the FDA tested, or in the tests run on the 3,235 samples the company selected from 30,000 cartons returned from 152 stores.
www.facsnet.org /tools/ref_tutor/tampering/lipton.php3   (895 words)

  
 Lawrence Lipton: Finding Aid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lawrence Lipton was born in Lodz, Poland, on October 10, 1898, and brought to America in 1903 by his father, Abraham Lipton, who had saved enough money to send for his wife, Rose, and their three small children.
Lipton's home became an informal center for the arts, with Lipton functioning as both teacher and catalyst.
For Lipton, poetry readings were at the heart of the Beat experience in Venice, helping to explain "the alienation of the hipsters from the squares." He stated that "when the barbarians appear on the frontier of a civilization it is a sign of a crisis in that civilization.
www.usc.edu /isd/archives/arc/findingaids/lipton   (928 words)

  
 Sir Tea
Considered the father of modern advertising, Thomas J. Lipton was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1850.
Lipton was knighted by Queen Victoria and became Sir Thomas in 1898.
Lipton Tea was to be the tea trade's largest worldwide success throughout the course of the twentieth century.
www.teamuse.com /article_020201.html   (762 words)

  
 Thomas Lipton and the lovely delectable island of spicy breezes
Lipton by that time was already selling tea in a big way in his large chain of Lipton grocery shops in England and Scotland where the main commodities sold were ham, bacon, eggs and cheese.
The Lipton's seat located in a vantage point commands a panoramic view from an altitude of 1960 metres of the sloping terrain of southeastern Sri Lanka bordered by the Deniyaya Hills to the southwest.
Lipton observed that the tea plucked in his plantations on the hill slopes had to be carried on the back of tea pluckers to the factories located far below down steep mountain paths which at times tend to prove dangerous.
www.rootsweb.com /~lkawgw/lipton.htm   (1717 words)

  
 Lipton the Power of Tea : Our Story
Born in 1850, Thomas Lipton was a Scottish-born entrepreneur who decided in 1880 that he would make tea accessible to all at acceptable prices with guaranteed quality.
Lipton himself said, he wanted to sell his teas "direct from the tea garden to the tea pot".
Thomas Lipton was knighted by Queen Victoria, who made him Sir Thomas Lipton in 1898 at the age of 48.
www.liptontea.ca /history.asp   (189 words)

  
 Lipton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lipton was created at the end of the 19th century by Sir Thomas Lipton.
For instance, Lipton Yellow Label is blended from as many as 30 different teas in specialised tasting rooms in 7 regional hubs scattered all over the world.
Lipton says that its own plantations in East Africa — in Kenya (Kericho) and Tanzania (Mufindi) — and third party tea estates have been working together since 2002 to ensure compliance with the Unilever sustainable agriculture guidelines and the Ethical Tea Partnership criteria.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lipton   (494 words)

  
 Lipton
And, Lipton tea is steeped in history and little known facts that only add to the presence and appeal of the brand today.
Lipton is one of the only brands with it’s own tea estates and tea research facilities, employing over 80,000 people.
Thomas Lipton, knighted Sir Thomas Lipton by Queen Victoria in 1898, was born of Irish parents in Glasgow.
www.unileverusa.com /ourbrands/foods/lipton.asp   (795 words)

  
 Lipton Cup History
Sir Thomas not only granted their request, but once again demonstrated his grace by making a gift to the Club of the trophy now known as the San Diego Sir Thomas Lipton Cup.
After that series, SCYC contacted Sir Thomas Lipton to ask for a change in the conditions of the Deed of Gift to permit sailing the Lipton races alternately at San Diego and at Terminal Island.
BYC has won the Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Cup for five straight years beginning in 1992 and its members have become accustomed to admiring the beautiful old trophy in the Club lobby.
www.ics.uci.edu /~truesdel/lipton.cup.history.html   (686 words)

  
 Sir Thomas Lipton Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sir Thomas Lipton was born 10, 1850, in Glasgow.
Lipton started out in business with a Grocery shop which he eventually expanded into a chain of shops.
Sir Thomas Lipton died in London in 1931.
www.paralumun.com /buslipton.htm   (60 words)

  
 Seymour Lipton - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Lipton, Seymour (1903-86), American sculptor, whose abstract metal constructions symbolize the underlying forces of nature.
Lipton, Sir Thomas Johnstone (1850-1931), British merchant and yachtsman.
Thomas Johnstone Lipton was born in Glasgow, Scotland.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Seymour_Lipton.html   (77 words)

  
 scottish heritage - genealogy scotland - clans - scottish associations - historical attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was Lipton who was the first to package tea in small, convenient tins to keep it fresh, preserve the flavour and guarantee that customers received the correct amount of tea.
Lipton's relaxation was sailing and he used his fortune to enter a succession of boats (all named 'Shamrock') in the Americas Cup.
Lipton never forgot his native city and on his death he bequeathed to Glasgow his extensive personal collection of newspaper cuttings, photographs and memorabilia, now housed in the Mitchell Library.
www.scotlandonline.com /heritage/weekly_history/wh2_lipton.cfm   (614 words)

  
 The Lipton Cup Trophy [NWIRA]
Lipton presented the Cup for the annual rowing competition held by the Canadian and American rowing clubs in the Northwest International Rowing Association.
Sir Thomas was a hard working Scotsman who built the Lipton Tea Empire up from poverty to being one of the World’s richest men at the turn of the 20th century.
Lipton became one of the most renowned sportsman of his era.
www.nwira.com /trophies/liptoncup   (203 words)

  
 No action against bus driver
Lipton said Thomas returned his phone call Tuesday morning and talked about the new procedures put in place for tracking down children not on the school bus they're supposed to be on.
Lipton said he asked Thomas about Sanzo's unfounded charges and the superintendent brushed them off as a mistake by the bus driver.
Lipton has maintained that Sanzo's version is totally false, and he is backed up by the report of a Seven Hills police sergeant who was the first person on the scene.
www.sunnews.com /news/suburbs/metro/noaction.htm   (683 words)

  
 LIPTON CHALLENGE CUP CAPE TOWN 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Lipton Cup was promptly whisked off to Durban where the crew were given a resounding civic reception and welcomed by the Mayor.
Although the Lipton Cup was to become dormant once more it seemed fitting that Jimmy Whittle, who had done so much to revive the cup in 1952, took the honours in the Lipton Cup sailed in the Thirty Squares.
But one short year later the Lipton Cup was in jeopardy as it became obvious that the very few clubs could afford the R50 000 needed for boats of the calibre of "Fuel Free" and "Royal Flush".
www.liptoncup.co.za /eventhistory.asp   (1755 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The scoreline of 2-0 in favour of West Auckland inspired another trophy, "The Lipton Crown of Italy World Cup" which cost £105, and was contested by teams from Germany, Italy, Switzerland and England, and is generally thought to have been the inspiration behind the formation of the World Cup as it now stands.
He was the principal speaker during the first authenticated wireless telephone call across the Atlantic in October 1922, a small town in Canada was named after him in 1924, and, in 1925, to commemorate his 75th.
Everyone has heard Thomas Lipton's name, but it's only when a close look is taken at his life that the realisation dawns of just how well he exemplified the virtues we would all like to live by.
www22.brinkster.com /scotia178/lipton.htm   (1303 words)

  
 Lipton, Sir Thomas Johnstone - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
LIPTON, SIR THOMAS JOHNSTONE [Lipton, Sir Thomas Johnstone] 1850-1931, Scottish merchant and yachting enthusiast.
After spending several years in the United States he returned (1869) to his native Glasgow and opened a small grocery store.
His good sportsmanship endeared him to the American public, which gave him a gold cup after his last defeat in 1930.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-liptontj.html   (235 words)

  
 Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton'
'Sir Thomas Lipton' is a hybrid rugosa shrub rose with a vigorous, dense, upright, rounded habit.
Although good cultural practices are the first line of defense in disease control, regular preventative fungicide applications throughout the growing season are usually required, particularly in humid climates with regular rainfall such as the St. Louis area.
'Sir Thomas Lipton' has excellent disease resistance, however, and is a particularly good selection for humid climates.
www.mobot.org /gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=F350   (303 words)

  
 Lipton Iced Tea
Lipton Ice Tea is made with tea that is blended with water and a small quantity of fruit juice.
Born in 1850, Thomas Johnstone Lipton was a pioneering entrepreneur who, by 1880s, had opened grocery shops all over UK.
Lipton Ice Tea is the 15th biggest selling soft drink brand in the world.
www.unilever.co.uk /ourbrands/foods/Lipton_Iced_Tea.asp   (179 words)

  
 Lipton Challenge
The club had won the championship four times previously over the 80 years of competition, but this was the first time the Mississippi club was in the position of defending their title.
The first Lipton Challenge was held in 1920 after Sir Thomas Lipton donated a silver cup to Southern Yacht Club of New Orleans.
The self-made millionaire and founder of the Lipton Tea Company is famous among sailors because his real passion came from donning a skipper's hat and advancing of yachting events.
www.southwindssailing.com /articles/9910/Lipton_Challenge.html   (1084 words)

  
 Joey Green
The tannin in tea is reported to be helpful in cases of diarrhea, while its liquid replaces fluids lost by the body.
Cold Lipton Tea is a good cleaning agent for any kind of woodwork.
"Lipton" and "Flo-Thru" are registered trademarks of the Thomas J. Lipton Co.
www.wackyuses.com /lipton.html   (402 words)

  
 TIME.com: Tea Tie -- May 31, 1937 -- Page 1
Next day Thomas J. Lipton, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement for 52,000 shares of new $25 par 6% cumulative preferred stock and 200,000 shares of $1 par Class A common stock, which represented the second and final recapitalization made by Lipton, Ltd. since February.
The late Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton's English business was incorporated as a public company in 1898, but his businesses in the U. and Canada he kept as private enterprises until his death in 1931.
For the first four months of 1937 Thomas J. Lipton, Inc. shows a net profit of $321,598, which the company deprecates as the usual seasonal business is always followed by a decline in the last half of the year.
www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,847904,00.html   (779 words)

  
 Lipton.ca - About Lipton
The famous Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup was launched in 1941, and since then the product line has expanded to include more soups and an extensive line of sidedishes offered in a range of mouthwatering flavours!
Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup was launched in 1941, and has become a family favourite - known and loved for its fun little noodles and flavourful broth.
Lipton Sidekicks, originally known as Lipton Side Dishes, was launched in 1985.
www.lipton.ca /en/about-lipton.asp   (402 words)

  
 CAROL HARRY COORDINATOR AND LIAISON FOR THOMAS J. LIPTON'S PARTNER-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAM
Thomas J. Lipton Inc. on West Washington Street has been a partner-in-education with the school since 1991, and Carol Harry, the liaison and activities coordinator, has initiated a variety of programs to stimulate the children's self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning, improve their academic knowledge and reward scholastic improvement.
``Thomas J. Lipton has been a long-time participant in the Chamber's partner-in-education program and their nomination for this award reflected the results they are achieving at Kilby Shores Elementary,'' said Ken Thomas, human resources manager at Planters Peanuts.
Through the Suffolk school system, Lipton provides a classroom, teacher and teacher's aide for employees who want to take refresher courses, learn computer skills, and sign-up for courses to help them earn a GED during their off-time.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1997/vp970123/01220105.htm   (872 words)

  
 Thomas Lipton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
By age thirty, Lipton ran a chain of stores and was a millionaire.
Lipton became a household name through innovation in the tea business.
A keen yachtsman, Lipton first challenged for the America's cup in 1899, with his yacht, Shamrock I. He made five attempts to win the cup, but never won.
www.provincetowngov.org /historic/rose/lip.htm   (144 words)

  
 Dr. Ethan B. Lipton - Presentations
Lipton has made over seventy-five professional presentations at national, international and regional conferences on a variety of contemporary issues (i.e.; technology education; developing effective teams; development, implementation and use of standards; assessment, certification and accreditation; curricular models; developing and implementing articulation models; career preparation; mentoring for diversity; typography; graphic communications; printing processes; outreach and recruiting).
Lipton, Ethan B. and Scarcella, Joseph A, (2004, March).
Lipton, E. and De Miranda, M. Articulation Models for Industrial and Technology Education in the United States.
www.calstatela.edu /faculty/elipton/presentations.htm   (1959 words)

  
 Lipton Savoury
Lipton provides tasty meal solutions that are easy to prepare and let you get to the things you really want to do!
Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup was launched in 1941, and has become a family favorite - known and loved for its fun little noodles and flavourful broth.
Whether you're sitting down for a family meal, enjoying a barbecue with friends or eating on the go, choosing food that’s natural, fresh and tasty is key.
www.unilever.ca /ourbrands/foods/lipton_savoury.asp   (592 words)

  
 Lipton Tea Love of Sir Thomas Ad 1938
Description: Lipton Tea Love of Sir Thomas Ad 1938 This is an August 29, 1938 advertisement.
It is a nice color ad from Lipton Tea with nice graphics from an early magazine.
Photo is taken through plastic and may show wrinkles or crookedness that is not in the box.
www.antiqnet.com /detail,lipton-tea-love,39313.html   (125 words)

  
 Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton
Born of Irish parents in Glasgow, Sir Thomas Lipton, through a unique style of shopkeeping and imaginative advertising—as well as the introduction of the teabag— developed a small grocery store into an international business, making him a millionaire at the age of thirty.
Queen Victoria knighted Lipton in 1898 for his commercial success and philanthropy.
Sir Lipton left much of his fortune to the city of Glasgow, to aid the poor, and to build hospitals.
freemasonry.bcy.ca /biography/lipton_t/lipton_t.html   (168 words)

  
 Overview of Sir Thomas Lipton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Born in Glasgow, Lipton revolutionised the retail grocery trade, developing many of the marketing techniques which are used by supermarkets today.
Lipton also started the World Cup in football (soccer) in 1910.
He left a substantial benefaction to the City of Glasgow and is buried in the city's Southern Necropolis.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/people/famousfirst217.html   (105 words)

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