Volunteers trek to park to save turtles Oct 31, 2008
Muller said box turtles are a "species of concern" because they face multiple dangers, including the destruction of their habitat, people collecting them, and threats from cars and lawn mowers. While the relocation effort is new to Howard County, there have been other similar turtle hunts conducted around the state, she said. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Man headed to prison may have killed self Oct 29, 2008
No matter how tired he was when he came home from his job repairing lawn mowers and small engines, he would spend time with his daughters. In the note, he asked his wife to take care of their children and said, whether he went to heaven or hell, he'd carry memories of their family with him. (The St. Augustine Record)
Burglaries in Mandarin include stolen air conditioners and vehicles Oct 27, 2008
Self-storage warehouse, 4937 Sunbeam Road - Three power lawn tools, two lawn mowers and tools valued together at $7,545 were stolen between 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 10:30 a.m. Monday after someone cut the storage unit lock. 5500 block of Chambers Way - A purse containing credit cards, other ID and $20 was stolen between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. Monday after someone got into a car in an open garage. (Florida Times-Union)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE BUSINESS BUDGET Oct 26, 2008
NEWENGINERULES (Hutcheson, St. Petersburg Times) -- With the Environmental Protection Agency announcing stricter emissions rules for boat engines, lawn mowers and weed trimmers, some are grappling with just what the new rules will mean to them. 350. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Thieves vandalize and steal from Parks and Recreation storage facility Oct 25, 2008
Dozens of lawn mowers, trimmers and edgers were also stolen from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Wallisville Road storage facility. Police said whoever did it, struck during the overnight hours on Tuesday. (KHOU.com, TX)
Avoiding the 'Rakes and Pains' of Autumn Yard Work Oct 23, 2008
In 2007, more than 225,000 people were injured by power, manual and riding lawn mowers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. To avoid lawnmower-related injuries be sure to. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hate illegals? Love chicken tenders? Oct 22, 2008
And some of the results are things we like: Cheap turkey for Thanksgiving, great taquerias and flotillas of brown-skinned guys sailing through neighborhoods with lawn mowers and leaf blowers. A recent economic analysis done for the Greater Houston Partnership found that if undocumented immigrants - I've seen estimates of 8 million to 12 million - disappeared overnight, the U.S. economy would lose nearly $1. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Making electric car was more than an idle thought Oct 18, 2008
"He did some research on it, got involved, and they actually started installing air conditioners in Rolls-Royce cars at the person's house, in the Darien and Greenwich market. And over the years ... if they had it, then the guy with the Cadillac wanted it. Then the father with the Oldsmobile. Then the mother wanted it because dad had it in his car. It's down to the point today where we put a/c in lawn mowers. All construction equipment today has a/c; all trucks, too.". It was the same... (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
A coleus by any other name would look as sweet Oct 17, 2008
Lawn mowers and tractors: There are additives you can put into the tank to preserve the gasoline so it won't gum up your machine and prevent it from starting in the spring. Houseplants: The heat is on. (Anchorage Daily News)
County workers to write tickets for littering Oct 17, 2008
On Tuesday, police asked the Clayton County Commission to give code enforcement officers, sanitation workers, lawn mowers and other county employees the authority to issue tickets to anyone caught improperly disposing trash. The idea is to train the workers and outfit them with citation books, just like the ones Clayton s 327 police officers carry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Just One Thing: Green Your Halloween Oct 17, 2008
Lawn mowers are 10 to 35 times more polluting than automobiles, especially the models that require the mixing of oil and gasoline. Scientists estimate that lawn care contributes to about 5 to 10 percent of the air pollution in this country in the summer. (ABC News)
Black walnuts are fall's treasured harvest (2) Oct 13, 2008
Black walnuts have been dropping from trees by the hundreds of thousands, littering the ground with messy black hulls that pets walk through and lawn mowers should avoid. They are despised by many as a lawn nuisance, but the little squirrel magnets are also treasured for a flavor like no other nut in the world and for the warm memories they recall. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Logbook (13) Oct 13, 2008
5 p.m.: Someone loaded lawn mowers into an older green Ford pick-up truck, then left without paying for them at Lowe's, 1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road. Bad Driver. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
South Sioux City kicks off fall cleanup today Oct 6, 2008
Bligh said the collection used to get more useable items such as lawn mowers and string trimmers that could be made useable again, but not much anymore. The pickup coincides with residents' regular garbage collection day, but comes with a few extra guidelines. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Vouchers needed for fall citywide cleanup Oct 3, 2008
The following items will be accepted: household and patio furniture, carpeting, flooring, mattresses, televisions, VCRs, bath and kitchen fixtures, small amounts of dimensional lumber, doors, frames, windows, fencing, wire, piping, swing sets, bicycles, lawn mowers with the gas and oil removed, brush and yard waste. A maximum of four clean tires without rims will be accepted per household at no charge. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
City Insider: Holiday Delays Muni Overhaul Sep 25, 2008
And since the notice-to-sue filed Wednesday claims that Rec and Park is killing the creatures at Sharp Park Golf Course with lawn mowers, chemicals and other maintenance activities, we suppose there's a chance that a triage snake from Sharp Park could turn up at the zoo. - Marisa Lagos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dog park to reopen after disinfecting Sep 25, 2008
The process leaves no residue and doesn't damage equipment, such as lawn mowers that were used to cut the grass this week at the park, because the solution breaks down into oxygen and water vapors, the company says. The park should reopen Saturday or Sunday after tests are conducted to make sure it has been thoroughly decontaminated. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Builders' suit on air fees rejected Sep 20, 2008
When the district passed the rule, provisions to reduce fees were included for builders who installed clean-air features, such as outdoor outlets for electric lawn mowers, bike lanes and energy-efficient water heaters. "This is definitely important in setting a precedent that the courts, along with the air district, see this as a measure that can withstand the Clean Air Act and other California law," said Camille Kustin, a policy analyst with Environmental Defense Fund. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Republicans the cause of your woe Sep 17, 2008
desertique wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:52 PM:" ok I will respond.First to the Ms Cow Manure comment.Feed lots produce excessive amounts of methane gas. This could be CH4.Here I will even give you a link to access the PDF. However you have to have a subscription. If you can access it is is valuable reading.From the Journal of Animal Science.Entitled: Methane emissions from cattle.http://jas.fass.org/cgi/content/abstract/73/8/2483Now to the gas powered lawn mower question. As of July 2008 America had... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
STRANDED WITH A LION Sep 17, 2008
Through the gaps, they saw refrigerators, lawn mowers and hot tubs floating past. The deck broke away next. (USA Today)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Sep 16, 2008
The 20,000-square-foot building, built in the 1940s, contained tractors, lawn mowers, a repair shop, tools and other equipment for the golf course. The cause of the fire was still under investigation. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fall Lawn Care Sep 16, 2008
Unfortunately, the highest setting on some older lawn mowers is barely two inches, which gives you the perfect excuse to buy a new machine. They can cost anywhere from $200 to $500 for a walk-behind and $1,000 to $3,000 for a riding mower. (RealtyTimes)
Environmentally friendly goods showcased Sep 15, 2008
Most people are using gas-powered lawn mowers, he said. But your typical gas push-mower doing a lawn is like driving a car 50 miles. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Bits & pieces Sep 13, 2008
Under new regulations issued Sept. 4, small gasoline engines on lawn mowers, weed trimmers and boats will have to have catalytic converters to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. From the Washington Post, Sept. 5. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Men work to hold back the water Sep 13, 2008
The most common problem with the system of snaky hoses is repairing leaks caused by pressure or by being run over by cars, trucks or lawn mowers. The pump has to be stopped and the line drained before it can be repaired and restarted. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The Lawnmower Police are Coming Sep 9, 2008
The standards are not about outdoor barbecues and lawn mowers, she testified, smearing such assertions as junk science and scare tactics ... Frank O'Donnell, then-executive director of the Clean Air Trust, called talk of regulating lawn mowers crazed propaganda. (Human Events Online)
EPA Tightens Lawn Mower, Motor Boat Emission Rules Sep 8, 2008
WASHINGTON - Exhaust-spewing lawn mowers and speed boats will get a green make-over under tough new rules from the US Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce smog and save millions of gallons of gasoline ... The rules go into effect in 2010 for marine engines, including inboard and outboard engines, and in 2011 for lawn and garden equipment with horsepower of 25 or less, such as lawn mowers and weed wackers. (Planet Ark, United States)
Lush lawn - higher home value Sep 5, 2008
The highest setting on some older lawn mowers is barely two inches, which gives you the perfect excuse to buy a new machine ($200 to $500 for a walk-behind; $1,000 to $3,000 for a rider if you're dealing with an acre or more). By Josh Garskof, Money Magazine contributing writer. (CNN -- Money)
Spare the Air Day declared for Thursday Sep 5, 2008
During Spare the Air days, residents are asked to take transit, minimize driving, turn up the thermostat on their air conditioners and avoid using aerosol sprays or gas-powered lawn mowers. Free rides on transit on Spare the Air Days - a strategy that's been used in recent years - aren't being offered this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DOWN ON THE FARM: Antique Tractor and Engine Show highlights S.C.'s agricultural past Sep 4, 2008
"We've had a strong interest in putting lawn mowers and 4-wheel drive pickups on the track to test their pulling power, and we look forward to seeing how well they will do," Belk said ... Tractor pulling will be on Saturday, with lawn mowers and 4-wheel drive pickup truck pulls on Sunday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gwinnett sells used fleet vehicles on eBay Sep 4, 2008
The county lists for sale pretty much everything it buys: lawn mowers, construction equipment, stripped police cars, fire trucks and road department trucks. The operation is the purview of Michelle Whiting, eBay sales coordinator for the county. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Goats may help rid Decatur of kudzu Sep 4, 2008
The City Commission is scheduled to vote on the cemetery master plan Sept. 15, but it could be a year before any four-legged lawn mowers start work. Only after the plan is approved will lengthy design work begin, such as for drainage improvements, tree plantings and, maybe, some fences. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sept. planner Sep 4, 2008
The soil is kept cooler, weeds are discouraged and lawn mowers are kept at bay. WEEK 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Ask the pilot Aug 29, 2008
Planes without wings and tails, flying lawn mowers and other aerodynamic amazements. By Patrick Smith. (Salon)
Real estate agents try to keep things green Aug 28, 2008
I have seen neighbors extending their hoses and even their lawn mowers in keeping their own neighborhood looking good. I've also seen agents, when showing a vacant property, water the lawn for the few minutes they are there. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Whether brown or red, algae can produce plenty of green fuel Aug 28, 2008
Having studied the physiology of algae for more than 30 years, Rose Ann Cattolico is convinced the plant life found in oceans and ponds can be a major source of environmentally friendly fuels for everything from cars and lawn mowers to jet airplanes. She's not the only one. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
BAY AREA Spare the Air Day as temperatures climb Aug 27, 2008
Grab those bikes and stow those lawn mowers - today is a Spare the Air Day because of the hot, still weather that's in store for much of the Bay Area ... During Spare the Air days, residents are asked to take transit, minimize driving, turn up the thermostat on their air conditioners and avoid using aerosol sprays or gas-powered lawn mowers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Richmond Briefs Aug 27, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Rockingham, NC Sponsored By: Today's Stocks. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Things you may not know about the Farm Progress Show Aug 27, 2008
No lawn mowers or Gators or ATV's. 7) The latest in equipment will, of course, be on display but there will also be a large antique equipment display. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
‘Oil is the Life of an Engine' Aug 27, 2008
Two tractors, two trucks, a car or two or three, hay baler engine, lawn mowers you name it. If it was of the internal combustion variety, it got the oil changed. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
What Should We Do About Fannie and Freddie? Aug 24, 2008
Thus, people are in less need of the various accoutrement associated with home and yard ownership, e.g. lawn mowers, gardening supplies and the like. ( Toro just reported a loss of earnings. (New York Times)
Thief takes trailer, three lawn mowers Aug 24, 2008
The trailer, parked at the Fairfield Circle home, had three lawn mowers on it, worth more than $10,500, police said. The woman said she went outside to check on the man in the truck, but he waved at her and drove away, according to police. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No clogs in Capri, and no British scoffing welcome Aug 20, 2008
In Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, lawn mowers and electric hedge clippers must be silent on weekends. And in Novara, Piedmont, the mayor banned groups of three or more people from meeting in some public parks between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m., drawing comparisons with Fascist legislation that prohibited seditious gatherings. (International Herald Tribune)
Steps being taken to cut metal theft, Williams says Aug 19, 2008
He installed a security system after trailers and lawn mowers were stolen from his yard. Councilwoman Janie Cooper said recycling plants in the county should also be concerned about the problem. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Opinion: Cut the lawn - and the engine Aug 19, 2008
It's the neighbors' lawn service powering up its artillery of lawn mowers, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers, preparing to overtake any stray blades of grass that may have encroached on the sidewalk or any tiny, cowering patches of clover that have dared to sprout in the corners of the yard ... Studies have linked garden pesticides to maladies ranging from cancer to asthma, and lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment emit damaging toxins. (Christian Science Monitor)
Where the grass is greener Aug 17, 2008
On Saturday mornings when the lawn mowers sound throughout the neighborhood like rolling thunder, I grab another cup of coffee and dawdle over the sports pages. The experiment began 11 years ago, when my son was born and I decided I would no longer allow my yard to be a toxic waste dump filled with chemicals concocted to grow a lawn that didn't belong there anyway. (Boston Globe)
Buying a home starts with planning Aug 17, 2008
Potential buyers could be looking for well-maintained lawns, smooth driveways, properly stored lawn mowers and hoses. Trimming trees and planting flowers will enhance the visual attractiveness of your house. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Crew works to keep city's parks clean Aug 15, 2008
Next, Reid said, they get on the lawn mowers, don their painter's caps or gather other accessories for whatever jobs need doing and spend the rest of the day making the parks and ball fields presentable. "They're on the lawnmowers at the ball fields, or painting buildings or whatever we tell them to do," Reid said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
People are also thinking about their gas-powered lawn mowers. The mowers dirty the air and take fuel that costs nearly $4 a gallon, so when it comes to cutting the grass, many Massachusetts residents are cutting the gas. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
L&S Enterprises is one of the BBJ's Minority Award winners. Aug 15, 2008
Today the company distributes everything from propane lawn mowers to waterless urinals, all in the name of a cleaner earth. The more that I have gotten involved in it, the more I see the impact it has on our city, Lewis said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Deere stock shot down by disappointing Q2 Aug 14, 2008
Worst-hit are divisions dependent on the U.S. consumer, Langenberg said, since a weak U.S. housing market and high gasoline prices are crimping budgets for items like lawn mowers, while retailers resist price increases. "You can't just go back to Home Depot and say, "'Steel went up so we're raising prices,'" Langenberg said. FORECAST FALLS SHORT Deere estimated fourth-quarter net income of $425 million and said its equipment sales would rise about 29 percent in the quarter. Citigroup's Raso said... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Deere shares plunge, bounce back after earnings miss mark Aug 14, 2008
Operating profit for the division, which sells items ranging from lawn mowers to pest control products, checked in at $91 million, down from $127 million in the third quarter a year ago. In addition to the lower sales, Deere attributed the division s profit decline to rising prices for raw materials and higher administrative costs. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
J-4 settlement includes interest, principal write-off Aug 13, 2008
The main product produced was the E-Nile-Ator, an attachment for lawn mowers that could be used to spray for weeds or insects. The judgment was the result of the company's negligence in making regular payments on a $150,000 loan from the city of Madison, which was taken out in 2005. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Madison County police blotter Aug 13, 2008
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Business • Economy doesn't deter auction shoppers Aug 12, 2008
Merchandise spread out on tables ranges from golf clubs and lawn mowers to stereo speakers and French doors. A Black & Decker power saw sold for $15. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Avoiding the 'Rakes and Pains' of Autumn Yard Work Aug 11, 2008
In 2007, more than 225,000 people were injured by power, manual and riding lawn mowers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. To avoid lawnmower-related injuries be sure to. (Pekin Times, IL)
VALLEY'S TOP 10: Ways the Valley can help China clean its air for the Olympics: Aug 10, 2008
Let China borrow electric lawn mowers from Valley air district. 1. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Celebration of The Year of the Maple Aug 9, 2008
Every spring we sweep those merry little helicopters of childhood into windrows, grind them under our lawn mowers, scoop them out of our clogged gutters so the downspouts run freely with summer rain. And every summer we weed their progeny from our flower beds and vegetable beds. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bio-refinery plan still moving ahead Aug 8, 2008
Earl wrote on Aug 7, 2008 5:57 PM:" Wonderful..more production of this idiotic fuel alternative that takes more energy to produce than it makes. Costs more to produce than the real cost at the pump can handle so we also have to pay for it with our tax dollars. Creates problems with motors in cars , lawn mowers , and everything else by glazing over the motor and all of its filters. It causes reductions in mpg , yes even in highbreds, so we have to buy more gas and spend more money just to go the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Lawn Mowers For Less Aug 8, 2008
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Political Grapevine Aug 7, 2008
The City News of Ontario reports that 81-year-old Jon Tennett fixes his neighbors' lawn mowers and other machines as a hobby. But the city's commercial zoning laws do not allow any form of home business. (Fox News)
Apology is in order Aug 7, 2008
steve wrote on Aug 4, 2008 7:02 PM:" Who Cares!!! Get on with planning the future and stop living in the past and stop waiting around the post for your monthly check. Racist??? No, just sick and tired of being asked to apologize for something i had nothing to do with. I tell you what I'll do though, if the all african americans (personallly i don't any, all the ones I know are from Richmond County)will apologize to me for stealing my lawn mower, yes the ones that stole it were african americans,... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Letters: Do riding mowers do more damage to tree roots than cars? Aug 6, 2008
One, if cars parking at Beachfront Park one day a year are killing the trees by parking too close, what is the impact of the industrial-strength riding lawn mowers that mow right up to the tree trunk itself, numerous times per year. How much does one of those lawn mowers weigh ... How many times per year are those lawn mowers used. (Daily Triplicate)
Shelf Life - Find guides to small-engine repair online, or at library Aug 4, 2008
The library now has repair manuals for small engines from ATVs and generators to boat motors, lawn mowers, snow machines and tractors. And the best part is, you can get it from anywhere at anytime. (Missoulian, MT)
Gentlemen, start your lawnmowers Aug 4, 2008
The races are open to all riding type lawn mowers and garden tractors, with tires 20 inches or less, that were mass-produced and commercially available to mow residential lawns. On July 19, Wiconisco Fire Company s Lieutenant 23-1 Matt Lawrence said, This is the second year that we re hosting the races. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
