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Mosquito Season Arrives Early in the U.S., Yet Almost 80 Percent of Americans Rarely Protect Themselves with Repellent Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:56AMAn unseasonably wet spring has resulted in a heavier mosquito season ...
Utah deaths prompt tougher pesticide rules Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:09PMUtah deaths prompt tougher pesticide rules By JUDY FAHYS The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 18, 2011 09:42PM MDT Utah pesticide officials plan to spend the coming months educating exterminators about rule changes aimed at keeping consumers safer and more informed after last year’s poisoning deaths of two Layton girls. The updated rules took effect last month after months of public input and ...
Dying Trees Prompt Lawsuit Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:21PMSeveral Indiana golf courses are teeing off against DuPont, which manufactures a weed killer some claim is killing trees.
Profile: Pet Lover Cathy Bissell Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:56AMBissell, 52, is director of corporate affairs for Bissell Inc.
Area auto racing roundup, July 16 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:37AM- Dave Hess Jr. added another big-money win to this season's resume Saturday night.
Bloc of franchises eagerly target Hartford Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:12PMTwelve franchises which share the burden of not being familiar names have banded together to push into the Greater Hartford market.
July 17 Bless Your Heart Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:48PMStop judging people. You Southerners are just as mean and you talk funny and you're always in other people's business. Stop blaming everybody. This is a free country. Proud to be a born and raised Yankee.
Pesticide rules tightened following Layton deaths Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:28PMThe state agency regulating pesticides and commercial applicators has tightened rules and increased accountability over violators in the wake of last year's death of two girls exposed to rodent poison.
Law Firms Labaton Sucharow LLP and The Miller Law Firm, P.C. Announce Class Action Lawsuit Against DuPont Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:09PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Labaton Sucharow LLP, along with its co-counsel The Miller Law Firm, P.C., filed a class action lawsuit today on behalf of purchasers and users of DuPont's Imprelis® herbicide.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:12AMSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPB) (the "Company), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, today announced that it has ...
Province asks for voluntary ban on lawn herbicide Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:40PMThe province is asking lawn care companies to voluntarily stop using a herbicide called Oracle.
Don’t rule out the cost impact of electricity Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:32PMIn the last year, most of us have seen prices for food rising.
Farm and Home Supply to expand Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:31PMSPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Quincy Farm Supply (dba) Farm and Home Supply, an Illinois based retailer, has announced that it will be expanding its Springfield, Ill. market to include an additional store at 3030 Wabash near White Oaks Mall.
On Tap community calendar Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:58AMGOING EVENTS: STORIES & SNACKS Gently Used Books of Douglassville offers a free "Stories & Snacks" time for preschoolers twice each Wednesday - first at 10 a.m., and again at 2 p.m. Children and parents will enjoy about 30 minutes of well read stories and a
Tractor Supply Company to Webcast Second Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:30AMTractor Supply Company , the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, intends to release its second quarter 2011 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Â In conjunction with this release, the management of Tractor Supply Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m.
There are nine great ways to support local students Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:12AMNORTHUMBERLAND -- You don't have to be an employer meeting a payroll to hire a student.[...]
Vegas trip elevates garden products business Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:02AMKITCHENER – A chance meeting in Las Vegas is benefitting a Kitchener product designer and the St. Clements business that now makes his products.
Southern Black Churches Battling Obesity Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:08AM*The ClarionLedger.com reports that Sunday church dinners haven’t been the same at Oak Hill Baptist Church in northwest Mississippi. Fried chicken and soda are banned. Collard and mustard greens are seasoned with smoked turkey necks instead of pork. And on other days, the parking lot doubles as a walking track. “It’s not about the major things, [...]
Inside autos Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:14AMThe Detroit Historical Museum is looking for 40 cars to display at its first Classic Car Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 27. This show is by invitation only. The museum seeks 10 Fords, 10 General Motors products, 10 Chryslers and 10 orphan cars. Cars will show different phases in automotive history.
CHURCHES CORNER Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:39AMWALES TWP. -- The community is invited to an old-fashion ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the church, 1209 Cove Road. Donations will be accepted.
June Huserik Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:45AMJune Huserik 06/07/1920 – 06/30/2011 June was born on June 7, 1920, to William and Myrtle Anne (Pezoldt) Fuegy. She was born and lived on the family property at Phillips and Old Cornelius Pass Road for 86 of her 91...
Thursday, July 7 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:18PMJuly specials! DVDs, VHSs, books on tape and CDs for adults and young readers: fiction and non, and hundreds of science fiction paperbacks. Peninsula Center Library,. Today, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat, 10 – 5; Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Around town in San Diego Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:00PMCheck out events happening in San Diego July 7 to 13.
Fisher-Barton Group Acquires Zenith Cutter Co. Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:15AMWaukesha, Wis.-based Fisher-Barton Group acquires Zenith Cutter Co . Terms weren’t disclosed.
New Bio-Nutritional Fertilizer Supplement Leading The Industry Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:10AMGLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Holganix, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of bio-nutritional soil supplements is helping to change the face of the lawn care and landscaping industry.
Omar Asali Appointed as Director of Spectrum Brands Holdings Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:11AMMADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that Omar Asali has been appointed as a director and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee by the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Asali replaces Robin Roger, who resigned as a director and member of the Nominating ...
Buy.com Significantly Expands Home Improvement Selection With CPO Outlets Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:18PMALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com , The Internet Superstore(TM), today announced that CPO Outlets, the nation's leading supplier of new and factory-reconditioned home improvement products, is the latest retailer to join thousands of third-party sellers in Buy.com's industry-leading retail marketplace. Customers can now shop for more than 6,000 high-quality hammers, drills ...
Buy.com Expands Home Improvement Products Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:51PMAliso Viejo-based Buy.com is reporting today that it has "significantly expanded" its selection of home improvement products. The online retailer said it has linked with CPO Outlets, adding thousands of home and outdoor products to the store. Buy.com said the products include lawn care products, tools, compressors, pressure washers, generators, and more. The new listings comes through Buy.com's ...
Create an affordable and attractive garden shed Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:30AMHome gardeners and lawn enthusiasts generally accumulate a number of tools of the trade in order to successfully manage their gardening needs. As a result, many homeowners build a garden shed to store all their tools and lawn care accessories.
Imperiled pollinators: How everyone can help bees and butterflies thrive Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:04AMThe troubled lives of honeybees get a lot of media attention.
I Can't Kill IoSafe's Rugged Hard Drive Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:40PMThis insanely tough HDD gets two thumbs way up from me. My job is simple: I try to kill the products you want to buy. If it can survive a few weeks with me, the odds are good it'll live through years with you.
Things to Do Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:49AMMescalero Apache Ceremonial and Rodeo will take place through Monday at the Mescalero New Mexico Ceremonial Grounds near Ruidoso. There will also be a powwow, Dance of the Maidens, traditional Apache dances and a 10 a.m. parade. Daily wild horse races start at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Pekin’s Fireworks on the 4th Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:02PMFor the 64th year, the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce will coordinate the community’s July 4th Honor America Fireworks Celebration.
This Jack of All Trades Is a Strong Buy Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:41AMAgrium brings serious competition through its entire value chain.
Outdoors Calendar, Week beginning June 28 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:57PMTUESDAY Evening trail-care hike, led by Lancaster Hiking Club to celebrate Pennsylvania Hiking Week. Doug Kutz (367-1808) or Doug Rupp (898-2328) will lead the work hike. Club has some tools or you may bring your own. If you prefer to use club tools, please ask Kutz to bring what you want to use. Me...
BBB advice for keeping lawn companies from cutting into your green Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:55PMTUCSON - Whether hiring a service to maintain your lawn, or to install artificial turf, the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises consumers to make sure you have a clear written agreement with the company you're using this summer.
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of June 20, 2011 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:55PMNEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of June 20, 2011
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of John Deere Insurance Company Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:15PMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of John Deere Insurance Company (JDIC) (Johnston, IA). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The ratings reflect JDIC’s strong capitalization, management’s history of operations as a managing general agent (MGA) underwriting multiple peril crop insurance ...
The West Virginia Poison Center Provides Tips for Use of Lawn Products Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:50PMCHARLESTON -As many residents of the two Virginians have taken to tending their lawns and gardens this time of year, it is important to remember that lawn and garden chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers,
Toro Acquires Lawn Solutions Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:30PMToro acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products Inc., which makes lawn care equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets.
Toro Reaches Deal For Lawn Solutions Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:47AMToro Co. said Monday it acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products Inc., which makes lawn care equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets.
Toro reaches deal to buy Lawn Solutions Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:23AMBLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Toro Co. said Monday it acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products Inc., which makes lawn care equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Toro reaches deal for Lawn Solutions Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:37AMToro Co. said Monday it acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products Inc., which makes lawn care equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets.
Newtown Township Police Report: Officers investigate fraud complaints, suspicious people and a dog bite Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:48AMThe Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Friday, May 27 and Sunday, June 5:
Texas schools' one-stop co-op shop Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:21PMTexas school districts in need of products or services have their own version of a warehouse club for one-stop shopping.
Local News Briefs Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:16AMETHRIDGE, BLUE RODEO TO PLAY AMPHITHEATRE Melissa Ethridge and Blue Rodeo will perform at Sudbury's newly renovated amphitheatre. Ethridge will be coming on Aug. 18 to promote Fearless, her latest album.[...]
LIBRARY NOTES: Books can help make life with pets better Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:21PMPets are a very important part of many families. According to the American Pet Products Manufac-turers Association, there are approximately 74.8 million owned dogs and 88.3 million owned cats in the U
Enter the "I hate moles because..." contest Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:42AMDo you have mole problems that make you want to tear your lawn out? Stop! Those tales or woe could win you prizes in Sweeney's 5 th annual “I hate moles because…” contest.
How to protect plants from garden pests Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:31PMWhen it comes to pest control in the landscape and garden, it’s essential to check your plants out on a regular basis.Thanks to the sharp eyes of our summer assistant, we averted a major problem with one of the new varieties of ornamental popcorn and plants in the new ornamental grass display at the Gateway Learning Gardens in Springfield.
Keeping the lawn green this year, organically Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:43AMKeeping the lawn lush and green and barefoot ready throughout the summer in northeast Ohio can be challenging. One of the biggest obstacles of late is learning how to take care of the lawn in an eco-friendly manner. Organic lawn treatments, according to Mark Bobeczko, of Ohio Earth Food, Inc in Hartville, are safer for the environment, the kids and the pets.