Q&A: How to lose weight at work with all-day activities Jul 14, 2009
On a typical weekend, it's possible to use many of 40 different NEAT-squelching devices: alarm clock, cellphone, BlackBerry, home computer, microwave, remote controls, electric toothbrush, snow blower, lawnmower. We need to move more throughout the day. (USA Today)
Surveying a bike group’s dynamic Jul 7, 2009
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Mayor to honor Lady Vikes softball team Jun 23, 2009
Consideration to approve the acceptance of the high bid of 350 from NCP Coatings, Inc. of Niles for the sale of a non-operable Pettibone Snow Blower. Consideration to approve the use of approximately 3,400 plus manpower and use of city equipment from the Electric Division's budget and an additional 4,500 from the City Council's contingency fund for the clearing of trees and brush to prepare for the installation of electrical service to the Ft. St. Joseph Archaeological Dig site. (Niles Star, MI)
Flea market must do for salers Jun 17, 2009
One can find appliances, books, dishes, luggage, desks, tools, sporting goods, toys, electronics, gardening equipment and live plants, snow blowers, bikes, skis, all things Christmas, stuffed animals, puzzles, videos, linens and more. For golfers, there is a vast supply of gently used golf balls. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Supply drive to help Cambridge nonprofits Jun 3, 2009
The Cambridge Community Center at 5 Callender St. is in need of art supplies, school supplies and a snow blower. The Child Care Resource Center at 130 Bishop Allen Drive is in need of toys and books for all ages and art supplies. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Airport fee to rise in response to downturn Jun 3, 2009
At Albany International Airport, it has paid for items from the new terminal building to snow blowers and emergency generators. Passengers pay the fee as part of their ticket. (Albany Times Union)
Eliminate your garage grime: simple summer clean-up solutions May 29, 2009
Dirt and water from car tires, lawn mowers, snow blowers and garden tools all seem to meld into one big mess that defies cleaning. Not only does this mess make the garage look bad, these elements can have a very detrimental effect on your garage floor. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Local briefs May 24, 2009
There were no vehicles inside, but a number of items such as lawn mowers, a snow blower, furniture and lumber were damaged or destroyed. The damage estimate for structure and content is 20,000. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
For Over 31 Years, Oly-Ola Edgings Has Offered Customers a Simple Straightforward 100% Guarantee May 20, 2009
e. shovel, lawn mower, power edger, or snow blower damage). Oly-Ola Edgings prides itself on the simplicity of its guarantee, "Our guarantee is structured so that it is easy-to-understand", comments Aymie Clayton, Oly-Ola's Sales Manager. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Curley's Sorrow May 10, 2009
Jeffrey did as he was told, always eager to help his brothers and father negotiate this fascinating men's world of tools, lawn mowers, weed whackers, and snow blowers. Despite his age, Jeffrey -- a 4-foot-6-inch, 77-pound tornado -- had a fearlessness and urban street smarts that made him seem much older. (Boston Globe)
Wish list from nonprofit agencies 5-4 May 9, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009 10:47 AM CDT. Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Unified Board to hear 15 options to slice $3 million from budget May 1, 2009
Instead of purchasing three maintenance vans, two pickup plows, two cargo and food trucks, four snow blowers and one school tractor, the district will buy one maintenance van, one pickup plow and one tractor. Slowing down the integration of technology in schools, saving $650,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Melvin tables ATV matter, discusses city's insurance Apr 18, 2009
The city's snow blower is insured for $3,500 and the tractor for $1,400. Benz said Melvin is insured for liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 and each vehicle owned by the city also carries $1,000,000 in liability coverage. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Sakic won't return this season ... ever? Apr 10, 2009
In December, Sakic damaged his left hand in a snow blower accident at his home. While sidelined, he underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MF1600 Series compact tractor Apr 8, 2009
The MF1600 Series also delivers the ultimate in versatility to meet the needs of any job with its convenient joystick control and quick, easy attachment and removal of Massey Ferguson's full line of loaders, backhoes, landscape tools, mowers, tillers, brooms, snow blowers and box blades. Designed to be the easiest to operate among compacts, these tractors also feature left-side turning brake pedals and right side forward/reverse pedals on the hydrostatic models - allowing smooth tight turns. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Company introduces electric riding lawn mower Apr 3, 2009
Ariens makes outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers and snow blowers. The company says the AMP Rider's batteries charge in 16 hours and can power the mower for up to 75 minutes on one charge. (AZCentral -- Business)
Avs' Smyth to miss rest of season with fracture Apr 3, 2009
He stuck his hand in a snow blower in December and needed emergency surgery. Then, he had back surgery to repair a herniated disk and hasn't been able to play because of weakness in his left leg. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
The Ice Age of 1898-1924 Apr 3, 2009
Men look like they're operating primitive snow blowers, except they're guiding open buzzsaws lurching forward as they "score" the ice. Half the depth of the ice is more than satisfactory, since others come along with pitchfork-like "breaker bars" to separate sheets the rest of the way into cakes they guide with poles from parallel floes. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Snowy spring disrupts Rapid City Regional Airport schedule Apr 3, 2009
Airport crews make sure that two plows -- one with a 24-foot-wide blade, the other with a 18-foot-wide blade with a 22-foot-wide rotating broom -- an 18-foot-wide snow blower and 1,500-gallon de-icing truck are ready to go. The plows have to make several passes to keep the 104-foot-wide runways clear. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sakic optimistic he'll return before season's end Apr 2, 2009
Sakic, who's in his 20th season, mangled his left hand in a snow blower accident in December and then had surgery on his bothersome back. The 39-year-old center has played in just 15 games this season with two goals and 10 assists. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
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We trade in our lawn mowers for snow blowers and shovels. We do burials all year round. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Emergency room seeing 'epidemic' of hand injuries Apr 1, 2009
Snow blowers: Operators losing fingers while trying to clear stuck augers ... As a fleet of snow blowers hit the drifted drives and snow-blanketed residential sidewalks Tuesday morning, "an epidemic" of injuries soon followed ... He said the injuries happened when heavy, wet snow jammed the blades of snow blowers, stopping the blades' rotation in mid-cycle. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spring blizzard brings out the shovels, blowers, aches and pains Apr 1, 2009
Lara Trandahl had the day off from her UPS job, so she fired up her snow blower and helped clear sidewalks and driveways on the block around her home near Columbus and 12th streets ... "Some people buy vacuums. I bought a snow blower when I bought the house." ... She has lived in the neighborhood for six years and often uses her snow blower to help out after big snows. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Power is a problem during winter storm Mar 25, 2009
Many people took to the sidewalks, armed with shovels and snow blowers. Craig Thompson spent much of Tuesday morning clearing a path in front of First Presbyterian Church on Carey Avenue. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
North Andover Police Log Mar 21, 2009
5:22 p.m. An Autran Avenue caller reported their snow blower had been taken. An officer responded and reported this was an old snow blower that had been missing for a week. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Household help downsized as people do own chores, repairs Mar 19, 2009
Inc. and The Home Depot Inc. reported stronger sales of snow blowers this winter as people stopped paying for snow removal service. And the retailers expect gardening and house-cleaning items to be among their best sellers this spring and summer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Home Economics: Frugal Families Doing Own Chores Mar 18, 2009
Inc. and The Home Depot Inc. reported stronger sales of snow blowers this winter as people stopped paying for snow removal service. And they expect gardening and house cleaning items to be among their best sellers this spring and summer a time when overall store sales traditionally are so strong that it's likened to the industry's Christmastime. (ABC News -- Wire)
North Hampton landmark business has new owner Mar 18, 2009
That has given 179 Seacoast Power Equipment the ability to make a virtually unheard of offer; the staff will pick up any snow blower, tune it up, store it until the snow flies again and deliver it back to the owner, all for $99 and tune-up costs. "This reaffirms our commitment to making sure your equipment is ready for use when you need it," Milliken said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
POLICE REPORTS: Woman receives frightening phone call (52) Mar 18, 2009
Snow blowers stolen from school. Two snow blowers, worth an estimated total of $1,400, were stolen from a locked shed outside Janes School, 1425 N. Wisconsin Ave., sometime between 8 p.m. Monday and 5 a.m. Tuesday ... Racine police said an employee noticed on Tuesday morning that two locks had been torn off the shed where the snow blowers were kept. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Willis trims new positions, programs in budget Mar 17, 2009
The district also would hold off on a plan to replace three snow blowers that were stolen, purchase a truck and add new computer programs. Willis has said his goal was to keep the tax increase below 4 percent, which is the amount the increase would be if the community votes no on the budget on May 19. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Convoy of truckers ignores storm gates Mar 12, 2009
He said crews had plows and snow blowers working and were "giving it all they've got.". Transportation officials said crews had to deal with snow that had hardened in the cold temperatures. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Public Safety Log, March 12 Mar 12, 2009
A caller on Oxbow Lane reported neighbor operating snow blower carelessly. A caller from Hallmark Gardens reported a female missing. (Burlington Union, MA)
Councilor Falkoff withdraws snow shoveling ordinance Mar 11, 2009
Sometimes people are busy working and can t shovel, sometimes they re out of town and can t shovel, and sometimes their snow blower breaks down and they can t shovel. If you vote for this ordinance you are saying I don t give a damn about these impediments, Fayette Street resident Russ Arico said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Kari Drops Goose Egg On Avs Mar 11, 2009
What about snow blowers. Did the NHL ban players from using those devices, considering what happened to Sakic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Watertown town councilors get good grade for shoveling sidewalks Mar 4, 2009
Town Councilor Vincent Piccirilli had the entirety of his sidewalk, at 203 Orchard St., shoveled as of late Tuesday morning following Monday's snowstorm. Photo by Christine Laubenstein. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Resentment rises as residents face another big dig Mar 3, 2009
She had just spent about five minutes trying to maneuver her car out of her steep driveway and onto the street, so that another resident could clear her driveway with a snow blower. With a look of exasperation on her face, she headed to her mother's house farther down the street, to dig out her sidewalk and driveway. (Boston Globe)
Residents in Va., Md. Prepare for Icy Morning Commute Mar 3, 2009
Bowie resident C.R. Hutchinson got his snow blower out to help clear out the snow for Tuesday morning. "Work hard all day -- don't mind doing a little bit more when I get home -- Bowie is full of a lot of good people like that," he said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Area Prepares for Wintry Weather Mar 1, 2009
I'm retired and have only used my snow blower twice in four years that I have had i. LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW , LET IT SNOW. Too funny. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Snow might fall, but not likely to stick Feb 26, 2009
Don t rush out to gas up your snow blower just yet, but it might be a good idea to throw the tire chains in the trunk if you are driving into the Cascades or eastern Oregon. With two days left in February, the National Weather Service forecast indicates there s a good chance that snow will fall today on many parts of Oregon. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Oshkosh gets $29M in defense orders Feb 25, 2009
In recent weeks, has been awarded contracts worth up to $29 million to supply snow blowers and other equipment for use by the U.S. Air Force ... Oshkosh Corp. (NYSE: OSK) will deliver snow blowers, trucks and runway snow broom/blowers to the Air Force. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Saugus Police log Feb. 17 Feb 21, 2009
Responding officers reported peace restored after a verbal argument, 12:59 a.m. A Broadway caller reported his snow blower was stolen from the former Wild Oats construction site, 6:32 a.m. Police received a call for damage to the screens at the Senior Center, 7:51 a.m. A caller reported his stolen dumpster was on Central Street, 8:03 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious red Ford Explorer in the area of Edison Street, 8:49 a.m. An officer stopped a vehicle on Lincoln Avenue for a revoked... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
South Sioux fast-tracking project for stimulus funds Feb 21, 2009
Snowblower: At the request of Councilman Gary Hallstrom, agreed to explore buying a large snow blower attachment for use in clearing windrows; Nolan said a blower could do the job three or four times faster than the front loader used now. Any purchase would be made in the next fiscal year. (Sioux City Journal)
Yup, still winter Feb 21, 2009
MASON CITY North Iowans got out their shovels and revved up their snow blowers this morning as snow that began falling Friday night blanketed the area. The snow caused slippery driving conditions resulting in reports of several vehicles in ditches. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Winter Season Safety Tips Feb 20, 2009
Whether you use a snow blower or shovel, this heavy activity in bad weather can be very taxing on your body, particularly your heart. Never stick your hands in a snow blower. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sanchez back, but must find new role Feb 18, 2009
So Sanchez, finally fit, appears likely to be the guy with the new snow blower in the winter of global warming. Green won't pitch every sixth or seventh. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Avalanche expects Sakic to return this season Feb 18, 2009
Sakic mangled his left hand in a snow blower accident in December and while he was sidelined he underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk that had been bothering him all season. "We're still optimistic and hopeful that he'll be able to return at some point this year," coach Tony Granato said Tuesday after the morning skate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Nevada businessman poses questions; city administrator provides answers Feb 13, 2009
It appears that the city has a new piece of snow removal equipment, a Caterpillar with a large snow blower on the front end ... He was concerned that, instead of buying an add-on snow blower unit for a Caterpillar end loader, the City bought a piece of equipment with only one use - blowing snow ... The snow blower is an attachment that is placed on the equipment to be used to remove snow. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Spending a long, hard winter on ice Feb 11, 2009
The ice accumulated at 3:30 in the morning recently when my 9-horsepower snow blower and I were asleep. A snowstorm changed to freezing rain, then all rain and later solidified into a mini-glacier. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Go ask Alice: Olympic hopeful with the white stuff Feb 9, 2009
Maybe we should look into getting a snow blower, I offer as we hear our neighbor with the short, flat driveway fire his up ... On our way to Lowe s to pick up the new shovel for Christopher we visited the snow blowers, all standing in a line, looking sturdy and useful and ready to take care of business snow business ... One quick glance at the $350 price tag and we head back to the $15 shovels, despite a blue-aproned employee s warning that he had very few snow blowers left; as if the waning... (Canton Journal, MA)
POLICE NEWS: Jan. 26-Feb.1, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
At 4:57 a.m. a Main Street resident reported that their snow blower, valued at $900, had been stolen. The snow blower had been sitting at the end of their driveway. (Bolton Common, MA)
School Board begins budget process Feb 8, 2009
Freyer then listed all of the department's snow removal and grounds equipment: 2005 Down Easter 8' sander, 2005 Ariens 32" snow blower, 2004 Henderson 6' sander, 2003 Ariens 28" snow blower, 2000 Jacobsen 13' mower, 1999 Toro front rotary mower, 1998 John Deere riding mower, 1995 John Deere 1145 with snow blower, mower and sweeper and a 1985 Ford 4610 tractor with bucket, backhoe, post hole digger and brush mower. He noted that almost every year a major piece of this type of equipment has been... (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
My Blog Ate My Career Feb 8, 2009
Histrionic I accused my husband of having spiritual intercourse with his beloved snow blower. Disrespectful I surmised that the only thing Hillary Clinton and Rocky Balboa might have in common is that they can both break thumbs. (Boston Globe)
Move a little to drop pounds Feb 8, 2009
On a typical weekend, it's possible to use many of 40 different NEAT-squelching devices: alarm clock, cellphone, BlackBerry, home computer, microwave, remote controls, electric toothbrush, snow blower, lawnmower. We need to move more throughout the day. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Police and Fire Feb 8, 2009
7:29 a.m. - Central Street resident reported the attempted theft of a snow blower that was in the yard sometime during the evening. Wed Jan 07, 2009, 04:19 PM EST. (Easton Journal, MA)
