Hiles News: Time to prepare for the real winter Nov 6, 2009
We have already had a taste of wintry weather, and now we need to get ready for the real thing before too long. Fill the wood box and get the rust off the old snow shovel. Getting ready for and through winter can be a lot easier these days. (Forest Republican, WI)
New plan for Shovel Shops Nov 6, 2009
Above is the plan proposed by Beacon Communities for the shovel shop property ... A contingent agreement between Easton Shovel Shop, LLC, owners of the historic shovel shop property, and Beacon Communities means the property could be restored to national park standards, according to Town Administrator David Colton ... It would involve implementing a plan that was first proposed to the board of appeals by the Friends of the Ames Shovel Works. (Easton Journal, MA)
Cheat Sheet: Which snow thrower best meets your needs? Nov 6, 2009
I still have the snow thrower, but prefer the shovel, even with a driveway five car-lengths long - acquired five years after the snow thrower. Although I prefer shovels, you may not ... The big ones can clean paths as wide as 31 inches, but if you can't handle one, you might throw your back out as easily with a snow thrower as with a snow shovel. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Device like Star Trek replicator is in the works Nov 5, 2009
"They can build a shovel, or a clamp or a widget, or whatever they might come up with," Taminger said. "They're not just stuck with the toolbox they brought along.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Senegal: Youth Who Refuse to Farm Nov 5, 2009
" But those with other opportunities appear reluctant to go back to the land: "Farming with the 'kadiandou' [traditional long shovel] is tough, especially in the rice fields during the rainy season. You expend a lot of energy, sometimes to the point of becoming ill," said Matar Di;m;, 27, a builder's apprentice in Ziguinchor. [ This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations ] Be the first to ! More News on allAfrica.com ? 2009 UN Integrated Regional Information... (allAfrica.com)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
"Don't worry. I'll see to it the history books are re-written. And your grandchildren will be taken from their parents at birth to be raised by the state. So your grandchildren will no concept of freedom. dpb Nov 3, 2009 Linda. you say you get nothing in return. Why don't you say that to a soldier who is risking his life in the desert right now to make sure you get to live your life the way you do everyday. Or his or her parents who may or may not see him ever again. See if they agree. FratBoy... (The Drudge Report)
Where is Stimulus Money Helping? Nov 4, 2009
"Grants take more time because you have to write them and get them approved and then take them from concept to shovel ready. It does take a lot more time," he said. But time is something most people looking for jobs don't have. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Bogalusa business boom Nov 3, 2009
Just a couple of weeks earlier, he stood with a golden shovel in hand on the Shopyard Square site of the soon-to-open McDonald s. A block away construction on the new Mr. Quik Wash was also proceeding at a steady clip. Bogalusa is suddenly bustling, and the brick and mortar are just some of the most obvious signs of development, said McGehee. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Plan to save historic Ames shovel factory in Easton to be unveiled tonight Nov 3, 2009
A large excavator is parked in front of the historic shovel factory complex in North Easton ... The town and a private developer are working to rescue the historic Ames shovel factory, which has been alternately threatened by demolition and development for two years ... Town Administrator David A. Colton said Beacon Communities Development, a Boston-based residential developer, has a purchase and sales agreement to buy the shovel factory property off Main Street from George and Robert Turner of... (Easton Journal, MA)
Exhibit opens Sunday Nov 1, 2009
Artifacts featured in the exhibit include: typical 1909 mining equipment such as a miner;s pick, fuel canteen, coal shovel, coal fork, lamps, dynamite case, miners; caps, hammers, tin flasks, and a lunch pail; a mule collar and chain, used on the animals that moved coal from one area of a mine to another; a canary cage to hold the birds that were used to measure air quality in many Illinois mines; mine rescue equipment; a funeral ribbon for victims of the Cherry Mine Disaster issued to United... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wish List for November 2009 Nov 1, 2009
Snow shovel, bleach, laundry detergent, colored card stock. West Side Kitchen 797-9284. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Rural roads buckle under rain Nov 1, 2009
Water spills from a construction equipment shovel during work on Walter Sams Road in Oglethorpe County. Click Thumbnails to View. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Japanese Building Robot from 'Aliens' Movie Oct 31, 2009
"Our intention is not to develop a small power shovel, but to create a common platform which can be applied to many areas other than the construction sites," Mr Shirogauchi said. "It's like the body of a truck. A truck can be converted to a dumper truck, a cement mixer car, a crane car, a fire engine, a bus or something else by replacing the carrier.". (Fox News)
Isle federal workers get a pension boost Oct 30, 2009
Kahoohanohano killed more than a dozen enemy soldiers, including two using just an entrenching shovel ... Kahoohanohano killed more than a dozen enemy soldiers, including two using just an entrenching shovel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Portland gets plows & de-icers ready for winter Oct 30, 2009
The mayor also wanted to send out a message to the public that the best thing residents can do to prepare for the winter is to make sure they have a snow shovel. He added that anyone who lives on a hill should make sure they have tire chains. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Baseball's 'magic mud' Oct 29, 2009
Armed with a stack of buckets, a shovel and a pushcart, Bintliff walk sthrough the woods on a narrow winding trail he has followed for the past 44 years ... He skims it with his shovel, carefully removing the top layer and slowly gathering hundreds of pounds of the stuff in buckets before beginning the arduous trek back to his truck. (CNN)
Rants and raves Oct 29, 2009
I say give the little brats a shovel, rake or toilet brush. After a few months or reality they may gladly return to learning for a better future. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mexican military finds tunnel 100 feet from US Oct 28, 2009
Inside they saw blueprints, a shovel and maps of the border region. Lauren Mack, a spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said her agency assisted the Mexican military after the tunnel was discovered. (Fresno Bee -- State)
WYDOT, state prepare for 'pretty impressive storm' Oct 28, 2009
The snow will be relatively dry, which is easy to shovel but bad news for motorists especially with the winds, he said. Sustained winds across central and southern Wyoming will increase to 20-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, and in some places those sustained winds will exceed 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, according to the National Weather Service. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
From the archive: There is a better way Oct 28, 2009
The EEC put a helpful shovel to the maize and milk mountains. Many British hearts have been warmed, many queasy consciences eased, by such evidence of goodwill. (The Economist)
Boston seeks federal funds for port Oct 27, 2009
We are actually shovel ready, said Lawrence Mammoli, director of engineering and facilities management for the BRA. We will be putting people to work almost immediately upon receiving these funds. Casey Ross can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
New Milford Mayoral Race Face-Off Oct 24, 2009
" Mr. Coppola, a former library trustee, said he thought the plan brought forward could attract stimulus money as it was "shovel ready" and that by using about $5 million of the money in the Waste Management Landfill Settlement Fund "we could bring it in under cost. " "Let the voters speak with a referendum," he added. The mayor responded, "I like the referendum idea," but added that when the Town Council "looked at the forecast revenues [it] didn't know what stimulus funds would be available... (New Milford Times, CT)
13.9 percent jobless in Lee County Oct 24, 2009
Federal stimulus funds for shovel ready public projects, such as roadway construction, should also result in some hiring in that industry over the next two to four months, said Jim Wall, director of business development with the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board. But any growth in that industry will probably be paltry, said Mark Stevens, president of Stevens Construction in Fort Myers and also of the Lee Building Industry Association. (The News-Press -- Business)
Gas leak in El Granada, no evacuations Oct 23, 2009
Basically, they re digging in the ground, they don t have (the gas line) marked correctly, and they hit it with a backhoe or a shovel. Firefighters were at the scene keeping people clear at 4:30 p.m.. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Bucyrus International, Inc. Announces Summary Financial Results for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Oct 23, 2009
The decrease in surface mining original equipment sales for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same periods for 2008 was primarily due to decreased electric mining shovel sales, which was partially offset by increased percentage of completion revenue recognized from the manufacture and assembly of walking draglines in Australia and Canada ... The decrease in surface mining original equipment new orders for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009... (Primezone Releases)
Pouring a Concrete Counter Top Oct 23, 2009
For the practice pours it is not necessary to use a mixer, the concrete can be mixed in a wheelbarrow with a shovel ... Slice the concrete bag open with it lying flat so that contents can be shoveled out getting an even mix of the ingredients within ... Pour the pigmented water into a wheelbarrow then shovel the required amount of concrete mix in on top. (Suite101.com)
State takes $1.5M step to revitalize waterfront Oct 23, 2009
Queens Chronicle - State takes $1. 5M step to revitalize waterfront. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
JonWertheimViewpoint Stadium? Yes. Owner? Check. Now Los Angeles needs a team. Oct 23, 2009
Yet if Roski has gone to great lengths to lay the groundwork for stadium construction, he won't put a shovel into the soil until he is a full or majority owner of a team. He's not undertaking the project out of altruism or to become a leasing agent. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Supervisors urged to support port in Quincy Oct 22, 2009
While there wasnt a match requirement for the grant money, about $10 million has been used locally to enhance the project to move it more toward being a shovel ready project, for which Washington, D.C., has been asking when it comes to stimulus projects. If we can get the award, we can move very quickly, Aielts said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
24 South St. Notebook Oct 21, 2009
" -- Bryant.Quill also touched on the digester project that is eventually supposed to convert biosolids from the city sewer into energy. That project has been pushed to the back of the line in terms of priorities because of funding issues. Former Mayor Tim Lattimore (who was involved in the initial push for the digester) asked why the county recently received a federal grant for a digester project through the stimulus program but Auburn did not. The answer -- the county's digester plan was... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Shovel of dirt to symbolize start of ... Oct 21, 2009
News : Shovel of dirt to symbolize start of ... Shovel of dirt to symbolize start of ... Those who have been laboring to expand the Mariposa Port of Entry for more than six years will finally get some relief when the first shovel of dirt is turned on Thursday morning. (Nogales International, AZ)
Mining the Mountain Tops Oct 21, 2009
The next step is for the huge shovels, excavators, and bulldozers to clear out the rubble and send it off in articulated trucks to the adjacent valley areas where they dump it out ... These giant machines--200 feet high (20 stories) and weighing 4000 tons--dig into the soil on the now blunted mountain top and shovel deep into the remaining overburden to expose the coal. (Suite101.com)
Stimulus money pours into West Point water plant Oct 20, 2009
In June, the shovel dug into the ground for the San Andreas Sanitary District's 6 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade. That district found out at the end of May that it would receive 5. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Wheels turning on Civic Center makeover Oct 19, 2009
Rural Citizen wrote on Oct 18, 2009 10:18 AM:" This idea is not only a complete waste of tax money, it is a horrible mistake. When I have friends come from out of town and take them to the city center, they are AWED by the BEAUTY of the lake and the city center. It is a historical, beautiful place and should NOT BE CHANGED. Yes, the circle forces you to SLOW DOWN. BIG DEAL. It's only a small area of town, and can't we ALL slow down a bit and enjoy the beautiful scenery?Why on EARTH would anyone... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Safran suffers for his art Oct 19, 2009
" Race Relations begins with Safran pondering his attraction to Eurasian women. Is his lust for The Other a psychological attraction or a biological one? This question leads to an experiment involving panty-sniffing and apparent sperm-bank donations. Further into the series, he dons blackface to confront African-American political activists and black churchgoers in Chicago, masquerades as a "ladyboy" and as the Elephant Man in Thailand, takes part in a voodoo death ceremony in Africa and makes a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Balloon Boy Dad: "Absolutely No Hoax" Oct 18, 2009
i live 15 minutes away from Henne and all day i have been tempted to drive over there to deposit a shovel full of animal waste in that box. by aquahomme October 17, 2009 6:31 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Trench collapse victim identified Oct 17, 2009
"One of his co-workers came over and asked for a shovel," Ford said. "He was frantic.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
It's all gone pear-shaped for Appleby Oct 17, 2009
But he calls a spade a shovel, Stuart. He's not blaming the equipment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Milford Mayoral Candidates Face Off Oct 17, 2009
She said she could see it moving forward "in the near future if the economy improves." She added, "It's a great project. I didn't hear anyone in the community say it was not." Mr. Coppola , a former library trustee, said he thought the plan brought forward could attract stimulus money as it was "shovel ready" and that by using about $5 million of the money in the Waste Management Landfill Settlement Fund "we could bring it in under cost." "Let the voters speak with a referendum," he added. The... (New Milford Times, CT)
When zero tolerance equals zero sense: A first grader in Delaware faces reform school Oct 14, 2009
Girls will cut you with box cutters and guys still use their fists (although one kid grabbed a shovel out of his pickup and there have been 2 known handgun incidents. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
People Profile--Kirby Mueller ‘grew up’ with sawmill he still runs Oct 13, 2009
On the sawmill s income-side-of-the-ledger, Kirby recalls that one of the largest continuing contracts ever involved about an 18-year period providing a healthy portion of the lumber supply for hoe, shovel and wheelbarrow handles products being turned out by the G.E. Ruman Manufacturing Co. of Schulenburg. Doing very well after last year s quadruple heart bypass surgery, and the installation of a pacemaker, Kirby leaves absolutely no doubt he still enjoys bringing his old sawmill to life when an... (Brenham Banner, TX)
SouthGobi Energy Resources Increases Its NI 43-101 Compliant Measured and Indicated Coal Resource Base in Mongolia by 39% From 221.2 Million Tonnes to 307.6 Million Tonnes Oct 13, 2009
5 m3) hydraulic shovel and (10 m3) front end loader (Liebherr 994 and LeTourneau 950, respectively), matched with a minimum of six Terex 91-tonne capacity mining trucks (TR100) and a suite of support equipment. In addition, a larger hydraulic shovel (Liebherr R996, 34 m3 bucket) is on-site. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Copenhagen must result in more aid to poor countries Oct 12, 2009
The peripheral issues of some capitalist losing some money or some shovel expert losing their job is just a joke and a side issue. People lose money and jobs all the time, they'll get a new one in a cleaner industry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Duelling rivals create Mount Pandemonium Oct 12, 2009
V8 Supercars is filled with drivers prepared to call a spade a good-for-nothin' shovel because anyone willing to ride a machine - these aren't cars, they're machines - at 300km/h is unlikely to mince words afterwards. Sledging is part and parcel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Little Harbor trucks are leaving town Oct 11, 2009
Over the last two-years since the first shovel dug in Little Harbor in October 2007 about 10 miles of sewer pipe and three miles of water pipe have been put into the ground. The Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Elm Street also got a retrofit in order to handle the additional 150,000 gallons per day estimated to come from the Little Harbor homes once they are hooked up. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
What are some good winter driving tips for Klamath drivers? Oct 11, 2009
Michele wrote on Oct 10, 2009 8:29 AM:" Here are some good tips:in town driving- everyone has said 'slow down' and they are right! Use some common sense- don't tailgate, leave plenty of space between other vehicles and your vehicle, carry a small collapsible shovel and cat litter if you get stuck, make sure your phone is charged for emergencies but don't talk on the phone and drive. Check your tires for proper inflation-especially if you have a 4 wheel or all wheel drive. Carry a couple of... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Area airports are hubs for stimulus cash Oct 10, 2009
They were looking for shovel ready projects, and we were about ready to go, Russo said. The airport is seeking a general contractor to oversee the camera system upgrade and plans to look for solicitations in November and award bids in early 2010. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Winter is coming, is your vehicle ready? Oct 10, 2009
Carry gloves, boots, blankets, flares, a small shovel, sand or kitty litter, tire chains, a flashlight and a cell phone in the trunk of your car. Put a few "high-energy" snacks in your glove box in case you're stuck for awhile. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
What are some good some good winter driving tips for Klamath drivers? Oct 9, 2009
D.A. wrote on Oct 8, 2009 2:46 PM:" I like to carry my gloves and a shovel, so I can stop and help people out that are stuck. I've done this quite a bit on Hwy 140. ". mike wrote on Oct 8, 2009 2:19 PM:" SLOW DOWN! ". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stimulus targets stubborn foe lead in homes Oct 9, 2009
When the Obama administration told federal agencies to find shovel ready projects that could be fast-tracked and fuel them with stimulus funds, HUD directed additional funds to its lead-hazard reduction program and Elkhart Countys request was approved. What an awesome opportunity, said Carrie Brunson, an environmental health specialist with the county who will spend the next 30 months riding herd on the grant. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Florida tight end Hernandez honors father's memory Oct 9, 2009
From his one-handed grab against last year to his key catch on a shovel pass in the fourth quarter against Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game to his team-leading five receptions for 57 yards against Oklahoma in the national title game, Hernandez has brought star power to a position normally overshadowed by flashy receivers. "I love having the ball in my hands," he says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Building a trail in Fort Apache | Oct 8, 2009
You don't need to be handy with a pick and shovel. VOAz can use help with everything from registering people at a work site and serving food to photography and data entry to answering phones and sharpening tools. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Sewer plant eligible for $1.2M in EPA grants Oct 8, 2009
The plant remained in the planning stages for two years until the first shovel moved dirt in April. Since then progress has been keeping a steady pace toward slated completion in March of 2010. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Students Play in the Mud Oct 8, 2009
"If they go to college, they're going to start at a higher pay scale than someone who doesn't. Take someone that doesn't have a college degree, they may start a job using a shovel, but the kid with a college education may be running the equipment and making more money," explained Lymon. Regardless of their future plans, students say construction career day is a highlight of the year. (WCAX.com, VT)
With voter ‘mandate,’ Turner presses ahead Oct 7, 2009
Hall-Porter said she was put off by Turner in her first winter here, after he told a television crew that caught him failing to shovel snow that avoiding sidewalks was a cultural practice. I m a young African-American female, and if it snows really bad and we don t have time to call snow removal, my husband and I get out there, she said. (Boston Globe)
Lake County puts its money where its need isRecent hospital loan OKs prompted by levy approval Oct 7, 2009
With the change, comes the need for winter preparations that goes beyond light-hearted banter about trying to figure where the show shovel is ... Since the weather is so unpredictable, a small shovel or something similar could be useful if you slip off into a snowy shoulder. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Get ready for winter weather Oct 7, 2009
Permanent: Scraper, jumper cables, tool kit, tow chain or rope, tire chains, bag of sand or cat litter, shovel, blanket, flashlight, extra batteries. Long trip: Extra clothes, sleeping bag, portable radio, first-aid kit, non-perishable food, matches, candles, large coffee cans for sanitary purposes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
- Imperial County Board of Supervisors hear plans for new shopping center, add positions to mental health department (1) Oct 7, 2009
If I have to, I ll have all four of you out there with a shovel on the 22nd just to prove we are under construction. MONEY ALLOCATED FOR NEW POSITIONS. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Construction Begins on $750M Devon Tower in OKC Oct 7, 2009
The independent oil and natural gas producer formally took possession of the property Thursday, and work already has begun on the site of a former parking garage a fact marked by a jackhammer next to Devon CEO Larry Nichols, rather than a shovel, at the brief ceremony. Devon began planning in earnest for the $750 million project two years ago, and because the company is financing the project itself, its construction plans have remained on schedule despite the economic downturn, Nichols said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
" And, I said yes and give them the card to follow my Telegraph commentaries on the Internet. They knew me though my commentaries in the city newspaper. Some Telegraph readers went looking for them. You can't find them in the Baton Rouge Advocate, unless you have credit card to pay and access them and other people's similar, valued writings. This is one of the reasons I stopped publishing there. Which is the reason many online newspapers stopped that exploit, because ir shortchanges advertisers.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Four artists unite for Open Studios Oct 5, 2009
I wanted to design and work without using a shovel, he said. It s really fun using textures and colors. (Santa Maria Times)
Weilers Rev Up With New Facilities, High-Tech ID (2) Oct 4, 2009
They like the fact wheelbarrow and shovel has given way to skidsteer. (While they fed out of silos with a feed cart in their old milking barn, they would clean out ahead of the cows by hand. (Agri-View, WI)
Indonesian villagers use bare hands to dig corpses Oct 4, 2009
Only about 20 local policemen had come with a power shovel and body bags. "My relatives were all killed, washed away by the landslide," said Dola Jambak, a 48-year-old trader, picking through the rubble of his house. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Click to read:Unemployment Figures Cloud Recovery Hopes Oct 4, 2009
Gee we had all those shovel ready jobs. by brianbwb-2009 October 3, 2009 11:43 PM EDT. (CBS News)
RAHM MOCKED CRITICS: 'THEY'LL GET SOME GOOD SEATS'... Oct 3, 2009
( yess justified as Shovel reday Projercts of Course) Just wondering mind you. So will you and the KLan in the WH now get to call the IOC a RACIST bunch. (The Drudge Report)
