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Cell phone stops heart-bound bullet Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:20PM COVINGTON, La., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A Louisiana man said a stray bullet left him with only a bruise after the slug struck a cell phone in a pocket covering his chest.
Cellphone stops heart-bound bullet Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:34PMA Louisiana man said a stray bullet left him with only a bruise after the slug struck a cell phone in a pocket covering his chest.Ronald Richard said he was mowing his lawn Saturday when he felt a sharp impact on his chest, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Thursday.Richard initially thought he had been hit by a rock sent airborne by the lawn mower, but when he removed the nylon case of ...
Cell phone dies, saves owner from stray bullet Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:14PM Associated Press - November 20, 2008 3:14 PM ET COVINGTON, La. (AP) - A Covington-area man says his cell phone saved his life. A stray .45-caliber bullet hit R.J.
Grass-Roots Efforts Aim to Ease the Foreclosure Crisis Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:51PMFrustrated with the Federal Government, beleaguered Florida homeowners try to take matters into their own hands
County resolution tells property owners to clean up, or else Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:22AMBobby Thomas lives along a quiet country road in the midst of tall pine trees and a yard full of junk cars, furniture and construction equipment.
Workability gets Grant working Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:56PMMerimbula resident Grant Bailey has joined the team at Max Milliner’s Eden Chainsaw and Mower Centre thanks to an innovative national program which boosts workplace participation for jobseekers with a disability.
Grass mowing in November Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:40AMWyoming Lawn Pro employee Jennifer Humble mows the lawn in front of Thunder Basin Ford on Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, S.D. high temperatures will be near 70 Tuesday.
Key handed poisoned chalice Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:14AMWith the agricultural sector being so important to our economy, the Kyoto agreement needs serious sorting out, which is why deferment of the current Emissions Trading Scheme is essential, writes John de Bueger.
Homegrown overgrowth Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:44PMMowUrGrass.com: Cut your lawn or face an online outing, founder says
Kids vs. chores Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:55AMThese age-old enemies really can be brought together -- and everyone wins!
Mowing can control fallen leaves Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 7:12AMOLATHE -- Several university studies have found homeowners no longer need to rake fallen tree leaves from their lawn. “Mulch-mowing and letting the pieces fall where they may has proven to be safe for turf health.
Two Littleton schools to close at end of year Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 1:09AMLittleton Public Schools, which will close two elementary schools at the end of this year, faces tough economic times for years to come, officials said Friday.
Autumn clean up Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:02AM Bud Zurfley of Bud’s Mowing & Lawn Rescue of Dover, dumps a load of leaves while working at a customer’s house at New Philadelphia Thursday.
Low oxygen levels in Barnegat Bay may spur lawn-fertilizer rules Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:13AMWater sampling stations this summer detected low levels of dissolved oxygen in northern Barnegat Bay and the data could push state and county governments to impose rules on the use of lawn fertilizer in Ocean County, according to a report...
Indio news briefs for Nov. 14 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4:04AMJohn Glenn Middle School is raising money for the school through retail outlets such as Ralphs and Target.
Eagan Council could shut down massage parlor Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:52AMAllegations that a massage parlor was providing more than massages could lead to a license revocation by the Eagan City Council. At its Nov. 6 meeting, the council set a hearing for Dec. 16 to decide whether to revoke the license of New Star Massage.
Register User Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:10PMIt’s a good start, but there’s a long way to go. That’s what organizers of a local biodiesel co-op say of their first foray into the market. Everpure members bought 16,000 litres of the 100 per cent biodiesel — known in the industry as B100 — over a four-month period ending in late October.
Q&A with WSU coach Brad Brownell Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:45AMHe was the head coach at North Carolina-Wilmington for four years, steering the Seahawks to two NCAA tournaments and an overall record of 83-40.
Congregation rallies to repair cemetery Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:15AMIn May, Nan Nagl walked through St. John the Baptist Cemetery at Clement and Ruby streets in Joliet and was shocked by what she saw. The cemetery dedicated to the women who were the cornerstones of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate congregation was in complete disarray.
Monthly rent swells in Kirksville Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:24AMRent goes up around town because of minor increase in supply costs , economy slump
Valley Winters Get Greener at the Green Desert Fall Sales Event Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:01AM Green Dessert, specialists in synthetic turf systems and artificial putting greens, encourage all to create that perfect outdoor space in their own backyards by introducing their Fall Sales Event. As one of the few companies in the U.S. to pioneer deep in-fill golf and grass duplication systems, they offer a low maintenance lawn alternative that is both durable and realistic.
Police report Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:57AMChampaign A 57-year-old man was arrested on the 1900 block of West Springfield Avenue on Nov. 6. According to the police report, the offender was driving under the influence of alcohol. A 35-year-old man reported burglary from a motor vehicle on the 1600 block of West John Street on Monday evening.
Eagan Council could shut down message parlor Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:19AMAllegations that a massage parlor was providing more than massages could lead to a license revocation by the Eagan City Council. At its Nov. 6 meeting, the council set a hearing for Dec. 16 to decide whether to revoke the license of New Star Massage.
Grass greener in Lehigh for landscapers from Miami Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:14AMTeamgreens Landscaping and Nursery is almost as new as the signal lights being installed at Joel and Palm Beach boulevards.
Williamsport briefs Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 9:20PMSewer project advances; Mowing work to be rebid
Constable Pct. 4 reports for Oct. 31-Nov. 6 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 6:40PMMan steals truck from yard workers On Nov. 3, Precinct 4 Deputy R. Walker responded to a call of a robbery in the 10500 block of Greenwater. The complainant said that while his crew was mowing grass, a car drove past them several times.
WSTC wswim has solid year Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:38PM Tucked away on Glezen Lane, the Wayland Swimming and Tennis Club (WSTC) serves more than 200 Wayland families, giving children and adults a healthy outlet for their energies in the summertime.
Strapped state agency asks city’s help with mowing chores Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 12:16PMThe state’s budget mess came knocking on the door of the Lincoln City Council chambers Monday.
Seven practical tips for first-time homeowners Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 10:34AMIn one year since she and her husband bought a fixer-upper, writer Erin Burt discovered a lot about her family and their finances. She shares seven valuable lessons for any new homeowner.
Briefs (Nov. 13) Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:41AM Beyond the 11th founders honored; this week on the Needham Channel; volunteers needed; more
Lodi Police Department Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:33AMIn the 48 hours since 9 a.m. Saturday, the Lodi Police Department handled 291 calls for service. The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers:
Paying for your neighbors mess Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:26PMCape Coral Code Enforcement puts millions of dollars worth of liens against property owners, and the tax payers foot the bill to clean up the mess.
Paying for your neighbors mess Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:26PMCape Coral Code Enforcement puts millions of dollars worth of liens against property owners, and the tax payers foot the bill to clean up the mess.
Second body found in Piscataquis County drowning Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 2:03PMBOWERBANK — Game wardens have found the body of a second man who drowned this past week-end in a local pond after the boat he and three friends were traveling in flipped, throwing all four into the chilly water.
Second body found in Piscataquis County drowning Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 2:03PMBOWERBANK — Game wardens have found the body of a second man who drowned this past week-end in a local pond after the boat he and three friends were traveling in flipped, throwing all four into the chilly water.
Do your kids a favor and assign them some chores Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:11AMChores not only help family life run more smoothly, they help teach kids valuable life skills. Here are tips on how to get started at an early age.
Do your kids a favor and assign them some chores Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:11AMChores not only help family life run more smoothly, they help teach kids valuable life skills. Here are tips on how to get started at an early age.
Commissioners to hear courthouse development proposal today Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:34PMThe fate of the 1884 Seneca County Courthouse could be finally determined based on information to be presented today to the Seneca County commissioners. The Seneca County Courthouse Development Group is scheduled to present its proposal to save the courthouse to the county commissioners.
Don’t leave leaves behind Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:33PMWith fall in full swing, Waste Management of Mississippi reminds customers that recycled leaves and grass clippings can be used as a fertilizer to help produce healthier lawns, plants and flowers.
ON YOUR STREET: Ravens Lake Drive a senior treasure Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:11PMANDERSON — “We have a small lake,” Dan Harman joked as he looked out over the University Village lake on Monday. “It is so small the fish can only have a one-room school.”
DNR wants residents in the town of Rome to maintain a buffer of natural plantlife between their lawns and lakes Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:45AMROME -- For Thomas Gabriel, building a new garage on his property on the shores of Lake Sherwood became more than he had bargained for.
Do it now Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 3:16AMPLANT: Trees and shrubs.
Seniors have housing options Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:06AMNo matter what type of senior housing you are looking for, Rochester offers a wide variety of options. There are condominiums, townhomes, patio homes and cooperatives, as well as assisted and independent
Practice safe leaf management Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 6:21AM Fall is a favorite time of year for many Texas gardeners. Cooler temperatures revive gardens and gardeners alike. Leaves of deciduous trees turn color and fall ...
Defects hit homes like a ton of bricks Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:02PMGRAND PRAIRIE – Tina Belcher was mowing the lawn last spring when she noticed her house falling apart. Chunks of muddy brown brick littered the back yard. She called her husband, Scott Belcher, who walked over to the side of their home and nudged a flaking brick.
Living: Eye on simplicity Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 5:46PMThe minimalist approach works in gardens too, writes JAMES HIPKISS. IT seems garden designers are invariably trying to find that balance between simplicity and easy maintenance, yet without the garden looking stark, or being dominated by bricks, concrete and paving slabs.
Living: Eye on simplicity Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 5:43PMThe minimalist approach works in gardens too, writes JAMES HIPKISS.
Circling The Wagons In Denver: Chevy Biscayne, Olds Cutlass, And Plymouth Suburban [Down On The Street Bonus Edition] Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:03PMThis is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. I just got back from Denver, where I photographed...
HIGHWAY DITCHES TO BECOME PRAIRIES Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:19AMHighway 69 south of Belmond will be the site of an Iowa Department of Transportation native grass and wildflower project in 2010.
All aboard for impressive train display in Clatskanie Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 1:46AMSome evenings, Jim Davis goes across the road to the trailer where he keeps his model train layout. “I put the trains on, and I sit in my chair and relax. I close my eyes, and see if I can figure out where the trains are. One time, I sat down and 45 minutes later I woke up. The trains were still running.”