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Ted Voth Jr: Walker wants everything you have — unless you are wealthy Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:33AMDear Editor: The “welfare fraud” that costs the state millions is the billions of dollars in additional tax breaks Gov. Walker immediately granted his Koch brother and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce paymasters — “welfare for the wealthy” — upon taking office.
IRS offers income tax advice to students with summer jobs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:18AMSome high school and college students with summer jobs may not realize that they have to pay taxes on their income. The IRS is offering tips for students about income earned while working a summer job. read more
IRS offers income tax advice to students with summer jobs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:48PMSome high school and college students with summer jobs may not realize that they have to pay taxes on their income. The IRS is offering tips for students about income earned while working a summer job. read more
Cal Fire lists numerous summer safety tips to prevent fires Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:38PMThe Madera -Mariposa- Merced Unit (MMU) of Cal Fire asked the public to take a smarter approach to f
Water Works With Jeremy Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:51PMTo continue on last week’s subject, there are other things you can do to ensure good growth for your lawn during the summer heat. During your summer lawn mowing, set your mower to cut the grass at a height of six to eight centimetres.
Adults reminded to keep kids away from lawn mowers Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:38PMWhether they are riding with an adult or just playing nearby, children should never be in close proximity to a running lawn mower, a doctor warns.
Yard and Garden: Prunning at the right time produces more blooms Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:12AMOh well, it is for sure we cannot tell from day to day what season we are into. First, I have the heat on then I have the air on. Then a week from Monday is July Fourth!
Body ID'd as missing teen Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:55PMHomicide investigators said a man, who was mowing a lawn at a vacant home on Carolina Street in St. Cloud, found a decomposing body in backyard.
Adults reminded to keep kids away from lawn mowers Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:05AMWhether they are riding with an adult or just playing nearby, children should never be in close proximity to a running lawn mower, a doctor warns.
IRS offers tips for students with summer job Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 2:25PMMOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. – Many high school and college students may have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. The IRS offers tips for students about income earned while working a summer job.
Tips To Keep Kids Safe While Around Lawn Mowers Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:45PMThe lawn mower is one of the most dangerous household tools. Each year 68,000 people are treated in the emergency department for lawn mower related injuries, and 9,000 of them are children under the age of 18. Most childhood injuries due to lawn mowers are related to riding mowers, and most are injured in their own yard.
A clean A/C unit could help save money Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:30PMWith temperatures scorching and humidity rising, caring for your air conditioner is very important. It is easy and could save you thousands of dollars.
Expert advice on growing a lovely, lush lawn Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 8:57AMRoy Janzen was one of those young boys who dreamed of mowing the lawn long before he was old enough to operate a mower.
Garden workout shouldn't be a pain Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 4:55PMEvery spring, Dr. Jeri Anderson sees the same signs: back pain, achy knees, and sore necks and shoulders.
2011 Spring Grooming Trends Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:02AMWant to look dapper like George Clooney? All you need to do is follow these simple — but essential tips — that will keep you looking handsome all year long
Sneezin', wheezin' season at its peak in region Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:27AMDr. Linda Graziano, an allergist with South Jersey Allergy & Asthma, examines Juan Rivera of Pennsauken at her Cherry Hill office. / JOSE F. MORENO/Courier-Post
Mowers, tractors that make the cut Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 3:44AMJust in time for the warm weather and green grass, Consumer Reports rated more than 100 mowers and tractors in its largest mower test to date. CR's testers mowed 19.2 acres and identified more than 30 top-scoring models, including three models from Honda and Toro that retail for $400 or less.
Sports Briefs for April 13, 2011 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 9:29PMLady Eagles remain No. 3 in latest state-wide softball poll SUGAR LAND — The Rusk Lady Eagles remain as the No. 3-ranked team in this week’s Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 3A softball poll.
"Worst Places to Live With Spring Allergies" List Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 3:27PM100 worst cities for allergies in the United States by NAAFA. Chicago dropped from 83 to a new low of 78 and Loyola Gottlieb allergist who records midwest count for the National Allergy Bureau warns of a disasterous spring.
Eagles, Lady Eagles earn mid-pack finishes in Brownsboro Relays Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 5:21PM Track and field squads from Rusk received a good primer for this week’s District 17-3A Meet (Tuesday and Wednesday at Bullard) by taking part in the Brownsboro Champ Hambrick Relays.
Tips from the taxidermist Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 5:21PMSpringtime is here. The trees have filled out with multiple shades of green and the grass is growing – uh oh – that means lawn mowing is not far behind. I think I won’t mind mowing a few times after all the cold winter.
April's garden tips Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 7:34PMGo slow. The wild temperature swings of this week are a lesson in prudence. Just because plants are blooming in the greenhouse, that doesn't mean they are ready to go straight into the ground. Keep your tender transplants protected until we've passed our last frost date. Squeeze or be sorry. Working...
Local news briefs: Royal Oak Woman's Club hosts speaker, healthy lawn workshop planned, real estate seminar in Clawson Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 11:55AMWoman’s Club hosts speaker
Dear tourists, you can fit in if you keep your shirt on Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 5:44PMSpotted last weekend: A guy walking in downtown Beaufort -- with his lady friend -- sans shirt. I do
4 places moms save money Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 5:00AMNo one's more frugal than Mom. Look to these four areas to cut your family budget.
Cold case stymies Lynn cops after 30 years unsolved Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 2:18AMLYNN - Who murdered Florence McCullough? The answer to that question has stumped police for nearly 31 years as details remain slim and any possible witnesses remain mum.
Former Minneapolis man slain in Powderhorn Park back yard Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 12:44PMNeighbors say they heard gunfire but saw nothing suspicious the night a Walker man, 32, was fatally shot
10 tips to turn work around house into workout Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 5:28AMYou don't have to go to the gym to get a workout that will make you sweat, burn calories and get your heart pumping. Do a double-duty workout by spending 30 to 60 minutes a day tending to home repairs and maintenance.
It's all about printed books for now Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 4:20PMIt's all about printed books for now - When I'm not moonlighting as a dad blogger, my
Why this dad prefers reading with 'real' books Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 1:21PMWhen I’m not moonlighting as a dad blogger, my day job at the Register requires me to be immersed in technology and the latest ways readers consume news and information. I’m fascinated by the new possibilities. But at home with my 5-year-old...
Get fitter, the lazy way Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 6:23PMA new year means a new start and for many of us that means resolving to live better and be healthier, fitter and slimmer. But by February, these resolutions have often turned to dust.
No Headline Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 11:15PMTHE LITTLE INVESTMENT THAT BUYS YOU 35 YEARS
Relief for Allergies in the Great Outdoors Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 11:45AMGot allergies? Here are tips to help reduce your exposure to grasses, pollens and other allergens -- and still enjoy the outdoors.
Poison ivy a danger even in winterHairy vines make for hairy times Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 2:38AMI have a hairy vine growing on a tree on my property, which is said to be poison ivy. The leaves are gone, but it has whitish berries. Could I still get a rash from this? What should I do? - Bruce, ...
Brookline woman, 88, injured in mowing accident Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 8:53PMAn 88-year-old woman cut the tips of three fingers in a mowing accident Friday at her home in Brookline.
Waltham Recycling Department's tips for fall Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 2:22PMAs the scenery changes to bright reds, yellows, and browns, so do Waltham residents begin the cycle of raking and bagging. The many pounds of leaves scattered in your yard are full of nutrients that can make soil, trees, and other plants healthy. By mowing or composting your leaves, you can use them on your lawn or garden. So don’t put that mower away yet.
3 Vehicles Pulled From Retention Pond Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 2:31PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Three vehicles were pulled from a small Westside retention pond Wednesday afternoon. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office dive crews were called to Cherokee Cove Drive off Chaffee Road just before 2 p.m.
Annie Spiegelman: Sheet Mulch Now to Impress Your Garden Guests This Summer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 9:44AMWondering how to turn your pathetic, hard, deadbeat dirt into healthy, productive soil? Sheet mulching will save your yard and make you look like you know what you're doing
Students struggling with funds Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 11:38PMForget the Freshman 15 - what about the Freshman $15,000?
Fall yard maintenance musts include using right equipment Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 5:06PMFall is a great time for yard maintenance. Raking leaves is a given for many homeowners, but there are more things you can do to help make sure your lawn, trees and shrubs will be ready for the new growth of spring.
Only you can help prevent firefly extinction Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 1:40PMAre fireflies disappearing? No one knows for sure, but based on anecdotal evidence firefly (aka lightning bug) populations appear to be fading, with fewer seen every summer. Unfortunately, the bioluminescent insects had always been so ubiquitous to backyards and campgrounds for so long that almost no one bothered to study them. Now the Museum of Science in Boston wants help finding out if any of ...
Homeowners go natural with yards Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:38AMCape Coral residents studied morning glory flowers and sea grape plants and quizzed local homeowners on their native landscaping during a recent...
Suspect Arrested In Lawn Mower Hit-And-Run Death Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 4:26PMThe man who police said fled the scene after he struck and killed a man mowing a lawn in May was arrested Friday.
Fourmile Fire watch: County sets up drop-off site for donations Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 10:23AMBoulder County has opened a donation drop-off site at 3111 28th St. so that community members can drop off donation items for victims of the Fourmile Canyon wildfire. The drop-off site will continue to be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until further notice.
5 P.M. Update: Boulder Residents Prepare To Evacuate Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 6:28PMResidents in parts of Boulder are being told to prepare to evacuate in case a fire burning in the foothills spreads into the city.
Fourmile Fire watch: High winds tonight could push fire toward Boulder Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe City of Boulder is taking several measures to help protect residents and structures should high winds push the Fourmile Canyon wildfire into the city limits tonight.
Police Continue Search for ATV Driver Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMWarren Township police are continuing to search for the driver of an all-terrain vehicle believed to have hit a man on a riding lawnmower last week.
The Gardens at SIUE growing Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe Gardens at SIUE continues to develop and grow. New plants are added all the time, which provides an excellent resource for gardeners looking for examples of plant specimens to add to their own gardens. The Gardens also continues to team up with community members, faculty and local master gardeners to bring unique plants and interesting additions to the existing master plan.
Police Continue Search for ATV Driver Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:00PMWarren Township police are continuing to search for the driver of an all terrain vehicle believed to have hit a man on a riding lawnmower last week. A felonious assault warrant was issued Aug. 27 for Mark Meadows, 29. Police said he is accused of striking Steven Bloomquist about 6 p.m. Aug. 26, and then left the scene. Neighbors said Meadows stopped for a few minutes but then fled the area ...
Six tips for students with a summer job Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:22AMSchoolâs out and many students now have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Here are the six things the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned while working a summer job.