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Ice, generators, hotel rooms hot items after storm Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:14AMIf you're worried about getting enough ice to keep your food from spoiling after Monday's power outages knocked out your refrigeration, don't fret. "We will not run out of ice," said Jeff Sypek, plant manager for Home City Ice in Chicago, adding, though, that delivering it fast enough is a challenge.
On Biking: MIT author is an ever-ready bunny at age 83 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:05PM(Photo courtesy of David Wilson)Professor Emeritus David Wilson (far left), his wife, Ellen Wilson (middle), and their daughter Susan Wilson,...
Snowblowers Can Remove Fingers, Too Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:29PMSUNDAY, Jan. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Snowblowers are a great tool for those who get lots of the white stuff, but while these machines may leave your driveway clear, they can also leave your fingers in a bandage -- or worse, experts warn.
Everything sells at ex-North Salem Supervisor Paul Greenwood's farm auction Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:36AMSOUTHEAST — An auction of farm equipment and heavy machinery Thursday at Grand Central Farm brought in close to $1 million to repay defrauded clients of the investment businesses run by former North Salem Supervisor Paul Greenwood.
Opinion: Unplug yourself to avoid future hearing loss Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:02AMBy Ronald Roth Noise induced hearing loss is irreversible, but preventable. Approximately 26 million Americans between the ages 20 and 69 have high frequency hearing loss from overexposure to loud noise at work or during recreational activities. NIHL at a younger age is thought to accelerate age-related hearing loss. Hearing loss is a common sensory disorder, affecting tens [...]
On Biking: summer's here, riding, and reading, is easy Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 6:35PMBy Jonathan Simmons, Guest Columnist Now that the Bruins have won the Stanley Cup youve got no excuses for remaining...
Utah's unusual weather keeping some campgrounds closed Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:03PMSALT LAKE CITY — An unusually wet and cold spring has definitely put a damper on camping plans in Utah's mountains. The more popular camping areas along the Wasatch Front are now open.
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Green Thoughts: Rising concern over falling needles Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:10AMPeople love trees for the beauty and function they bring to the landscape. Unfortunately, a host of diseases also love trees, for the place to live and the free lunch they offer. And when the right weather conditions conspire with a powerful fungus, the trees may not have a root to stand on.
Improbable weather keeping floods at bay Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:48PMOur weather has been pretty strange in recent months, and right now snow is piled unbelievably high for the middle of June; but one more unusual twist could be coming.
Blasting winter away at Yosemite's high-country Tioga Road Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:55PMBlasting the snow and ice to open California's Tioga Road, the high-country gateway to Yosemite National Park.
Green build – A home you can stack Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:11PMStep into the future of green housing at this weekend's Ecofest Barrie 2011. Taking place in Heritage Park, the second annual event will include the Eco Green Build pavillion, which will feature the Eco-Pod.[...]
HouseWorks: All you need is Blind Faith Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:27PMIt takes nerves of steel to be handy.
Schools have positive balances Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 6:42AMThe Cohasset School District will end the fiscal year in the black — and be able to get ahead in fiscal 2012, which starts July 1. School Committee members knew previously that due to savings from some retirements and unfilled positions, they would be able to use monies from fiscal 2011 to support the fiscal 2012 budget, as allowed under Massachusetts law. But the amount of positive balance in ...
Independence Pass to open today Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 7:06AMDespite one of the coldest and wettest springs on record, Independence Pass will open on schedule today at 2 p.m. When the gates on the east and west side of the 12,095-foot pass open, drivers will be able to take the more direct route to Leadville, Buena Vista and the Front Range for the first time since Oct. 25. read more
Southold tweaks last year’s proposed noise code for July 5 hearing Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 4:17AMSoutholders who make a lot of noise might not have long before the town starts cracking down. The public will have a chance to weigh in on Southold Town’s first-ever noise ordinance, initially proposed over nine months ago, at a public hearing at Town Hall on July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Southold is the only [...]
Recalls: Toro Power Clear Snowblowers, Recycler Lawn Mowers; Cub Cadet Riding Mowers Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 2:21AMGet Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Toro is recalling 18,000 Toro Power Clear Snowblowers and 6,000 Toro 20-inch Recycler Lawn Mowers due to fire or burn hazards.
School workers won't lose jobs - Fri, 20 May 2011 PST Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:13AMFifty-three Spokane Public Schools employees, mostly counselors, were recalled Thursday, and more recalls soon could follow. Counselors were among the 238 employees who received layoff notices earlier this month as the school board explores ways to close a $9 million to $12 million budget hole.
Chevy Chase ensures quiet evenings devoid of loud yard work Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:48AMDaniel Chavez of Abrahams Lawn Service trims a bush on Turner Lane on Monday in Chevy Chase. Chevy Chase amended its noise ordinances to prohibit motorized lawn care devices after 6 p.m. in Chevy Chase Village and 7 p.m. for the town.
Ethanol and small engines Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 6:46PMPosted May 15, 2011, at 4:21 p.m. If you had more trouble starting your lawn mower this year than in the past, you’re not alone. People who deal with small engines say such troubles are becoming more and more common.
Berkeley Co. Powerball winner buys Ford F-350s for six fire departments Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:51PMBerkeley County's multimillionaire is at it again. On Thursday, W. Randy Smith gave away a lot more of his money, this time a little more than $1 million. Six Berkeley County fire departments each got a Ford F-350, four-wheel-drive, four-door pickup truck equipped with snow plows and walk-behind snowblowers. The idea of such specially equipped vehicles is to plow a path for following ambulances ...
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'Don't think I've ever seen this much snow this late' | North Cascades Highway Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 10:43PMSnow up to 65 feet deep on the North Cascades Highway is causing one of the latest spring openings in the history of the 39-year-old highway.
Proper tiller can make the difference Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:24PMEstate sale find makes all the difference.
Champlin- Dayton calendar Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:02AMRecycling drop off event MAY 7 - The Champlin Environmental Resource Commission will have a recycling drop off event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Champlin Plaza Shopping Center parking lot. New this year is paper shredding from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free shredding of three bankers' boxes worth of material per household. Also free drop off of small engines (e.g. snowblowers, chainsaws ...
Telstar Recalls Fire Hazard Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:19AMWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced yesterday, May 10,2011, a voluntary recall of light bulbs manufactured by Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The light bulbs, which could overheat and could result fire hazard to consumers were sold in two styles: spiral and the “3-Us” shape as shown [...]
Possible Recall of 2.7 Million Ford F-150 Trucks Due To Metal Straps for Fuel Tank Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 4:49PMImage Credit : motortrend.com Latimes.com and other International sites reported that Ford’s best-selling F-150 pickup truck, could face a recall due to a corrosion issue on the metal straps holding up the fuel tank. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to the possibility of the straps corrosion and it’s danger on the road. [...]
The Posting Board Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 7:04AMCALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 7 Books, Plants, Toys for sale -- to benefit the library: Please see below for details.
Drop off electronics, metal in Machesney Park Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 12:43AMMACHESNEY PARK — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will host its spring metals and electronics drive Saturday in the village.
Champlin- Dayton calendar Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 1:39AMRecycling drop off event MAY 7 - The Champlin Environmental Resource Commission will have a recycling drop off event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Champlin Plaza Shopping Center parking lot. New this year is paper shredding from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free shredding of three bankers' boxes worth of material per household. Also free drop off of small engines (e.g. snowblowers, chainsaws ...
Toro Recalls Snowblowers, Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 2:36PMToro is recalling approximately 18,000 snowblowers and 6,000 mowers that were sold throughout the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 to March 2011. The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
City’s gas-can policy takes environmental toll Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 11:11PMGuelph has a policy of replacing the gasoline and oil containers brought into its waste-treatment facility with a new gas containers, rather than decanting the old gas and oil and returning the original plastic containers to the owner. The city does not appear willing to invest the money into building a decanting facility.
Flames destroy shed, coop Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:10PMEdmund Richards was welding a lawn mower inside his shed on East County Road in Sugarloaf Township when flames broke out."I came down for a fire extinguisher, and when I got back up, it was a little more than a fire," he said.The fire spread to the she
Two Maine Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 1:08PMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two Maine students, Ian Pelletier, 18, of Deer Isle and Charlotte Eisenberg, 13, of Peaks Island, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two young people – along with 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country – received $1,000 ...
Champlin-Dayton calendar Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 1:48AMChamplin Citywide Garage Sale APRIL 27 THRU 29 - The 20th annual Champlin Citywide Garage Sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, through Friday, April 29. The fee is $10 per household, which includes advertising in several local publications including this newspaper with your sale listed on the garage sale map, but doesn't include signs. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 6 ...
The Posting Board Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 8:48AMCALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Townsend Earth Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Common. Rain date is May 1 from noon to 5 p.
Toro Snowblowers, Recycler Mowers Recalled Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 3:23PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) just announced a product recall of the Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20″ Recycler Mower, which were manufactured by the Toro Company of Bloomington, Minnesota. About 18,000 Snowblowers were sold in the United States and 5,000 were sold in Canada. Also, about 6,000 [...]
Toro recalls snowblowers, mowers Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 10:37AMThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling clear snowblowers and recycler mowers due to fire or burn hazard.
Recycle metal, electronics at Machesney Park Mall Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 8:28PMMACHESNEY PARK — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will host its spring metals and electronics drive next weekend in the village.
Toro Recalls Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 7:50AMConsumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.
Snowblower-to-pedestrian ratio is high on sidewalks Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:04AMNASHUA – It sounds like a tired comedy routine, but here it goes. You know a Nor’easter has hit Nashua when: Driving in the early afternoon from Veterans Bridge to Spruce Street you count one pickup truck with an attached snowplow for every four “normal” vehicles on East Hollis Street, and a similar ratio holds for snowblowers on sidewalks vs. pedestrians trying to navigate the sidewalks ...
Hundreds of Reports of Carburetor Leaks Prompt Recall of Toro Snowblowers and Mowers Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 2:21AMApril 26, 2011 The Toro Company , of Bloomington, MN, announced today that it is recalling thousands of snowblowers and mowers due to risk of a carburetor leak that could catch fire if exposed to an ignition source. If this should happen, consumers could sustain burns or a fire could start. Consumers may have purchased these defective products from Toro dealers between September 2009 and March ...
In brief | Sony unveils tablets Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 10:22PMSony shows tablets Sony is planning a tablet computer with a touch panel similar to Apple’s iPad for release later this year. The product, shown Tuesday in Tokyo, comes with a 9.4-inch display for enjoying online content, such as movies, music, video games and e-books, and for online connections, including email and social networking. It did not give prices.
Starwatch Consumer | Sony unveils tablet computer; Toyota recalls Tundra trucks; Toro snowblowers, mowers recalled Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 10:22PMSony is planning a tablet computer with a touch panel similar to Apple’s iPad for release later this year.
Snowblowers, Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Risk Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 4:07PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Landscape maintenance equipment company Toro is voluntarily recalling thousands of its snowblowers and mowers due to a fire risk, the U.S. and Canadian governments said on Tuesday.
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 1:31PMWASHINGTON, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo ...
Toro Company Recalls Thousands of Snowblowers and Mowers Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 1:28PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the Toro Company is voluntarily recalling newer models of its recycler mower and its power clear snowblower.
Toro snowblowers, recycler mowers recalled Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 12:44PMDETAILS: Toro power clear snowblowers and the Toro 20" recycler mowers manufactured by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., and sold at Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009 through March 2011.
Toro Power Clear snowblowers, recycler mowers recalled over fuel leaks Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 12:18PMThe following recall has been announced:
Recall news Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 12:16PMThe Associated Press The following recall has been announced: TORO SNOWBLOWERS AND RECYCLER MOWERS DETAILS: Toro power clear snowblowers and the Toro 20" recycler mowers manufactured by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., and sold at Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009 through March 2011. WHY: The carburetors on both products can develop fuel leaks and ignite ...