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Teenager mows her rivals down


SHE can barely reach the pedals, yet rising lawnmower racing driver Paige Francis is having no trouble cutting down her rivals.

Torbanlea’s Paige Francis loves racing on her Rover Ranger lawnmower.
SHE can barely reach the pedals, yet rising lawnmower racing driver Paige Francis is having no trouble cutting down her rivals.
The fearless Torbanlea teenager recently made it a hat-trick of wins in the D-grade series, racing to victory at the Sunshine Coast round of the SEQ Ride-On Lawnmower Racing competition.

The victory means the Aldridge State High student has yet to be beaten since she first donned the helmet in February.
Paige and her mother Valerie are the only women in the Wide Bay area competing in the sport.
But that hasn't slowed the 14-year-old from quickly making her mark in the lawnmower racing scene.
"Every time we head out to the race meets, other drivers look at me and think I'm little," she said.
"But when I go out and beat them, they can't believe it."
Paige, whose bladeless machine of choice is a Rover Ranger, fitted with a 725cc Briggs and Stratton motor, grew up watching her parents race before she cut loose on the track.
Her father Fred said he was surprised by how quickly his daughter had mastered the sport.
"She'd been hounding us for months to have a go," he said.
"She's learnt pretty quickly.
"Her lines on the track make it hard for people to pass her.
"She's also confident and likes to go hard."
Paige, who races against up to 20 mowers on dirt, bump-ridden circuits, is lapping up her short time on the track.
"It's scary in a way," she admits.
"These things can throw you around, especially when you go into the corners sideways.
"Because I'm so light and I don't fit in the seat properly, I tend to bounce a lot when I go over a bump.
"But it's a huge adrenalin rush, I love it."
Fred said lawnmower racing was slowly growing in interest.
He cited the fact it was easy on the pocket as the main reason more people were joining the sport.
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MaHyTec creates world’s first hydrogen-powered riding lawnmower

MaHyTec creates world’s first hydrogen-powered riding lawnmower


Hydrogen lawnmower as an alternative to high-polluting models

MaHyTec, a developer and producer of hydrogen fuel tanks used for mobile applications, has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered riding lawnmower. The lawnmower features a small, but powerful internal combustion engine that has been modified to run on hydrogen gas. The lawnmower features a storage tank that can provide the vehicle with enough fuel to run for hours on end. The company had decided to manufacture the riding lawnmower because it considered conventional lawnmowers to be too polluting and no longer viable given the availability of alternative energy systems.
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MaHyTec inspired by pollution cutting capabilities of hydrogen fuel

The company cites a report released by the California Air Resources Board, which indicates that the pollution that lawnmowers produce is 93 times higher than that produced by cars, per liter of gas. MaHyTec believes that battery-powered lawnmowers are not a viable alternative to conventional gas-powered lawnmowers because of issues concerning efficiency. The combustion engine used in the lawnmower makes use of hydrogen gas instead of gasoline, which produces no carbon emissions.

Company expects to commercialize lawnmower

MaHyTec currently has tentative plans to release the riding lawnmower to the commercial market. The company is currently acquiring financial support for the endeavor and working with partners to make changes to the lawnmower to make it more appealing to consumers. The first prototype of the lawnmower has already been sold to a professional gardening company in France. MaHyTec believes that this is the first sale of many to come in the future.

Adoption of hydrogen fuel may reduce the cost of fuel cells

The uses of hydrogen fuel are quite varied. Recent developments in fuel cell and storage technology have made it easier for companies to adopt hydrogen and develop systems based upon its use. MaHyTec is an example of such a company and believes that its creation of the world’s first hydrogen-powered riding lawnmower will serve as an example that other companies can follow. As the adoption of hydrogen energy expands, the cost of fuel cells is expected to drop. Cost has been one of the most significant detractors of hydrogen fuel and has been targeted as a serious issue to solve.
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Toddler accidentally run over by riding lawn mower

Toddler accidentally run over by riding lawn mower

TOWN OF ERIN — A 22-month old girl suffered a partial amputation of one foot and had several toes amputated on the other after an accident involving a riding lawn mower in the Town of Erin.
69-year-old Karen Meyer called 911 just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26th, to report she had accidentally run over her great granddaughter’s foot with the mower.
An investigation found the woman was mowing the lawn at her home while watching her great granddaughter. She began backing the riding mower up and did not notice the child had run up to her. The child’s feet got caught under the mower.
The woman called 911 from her car on the way to the hospital. An ambulance ended up meeting her in Slinger and took the child to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Officials say they do not think the injury is life-threatening.
FOX6 News talked with a long-time neighbor of Meyer. Gary Soike said, “Just a salt-of-the-earth lady, hard-working, God is she a hard-working lady at her age. She’ll do anything for you.”
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is finishing up its reports on the case. But there are no plans to file charges.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 9,000 children are hurt every year in lawn mower accidents.
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Anderson says its final goodbye to Sears

Anderson says its final goodbye to Sears

With the store goes nearly 75 jobs

By Dani Palmer The Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. — What was once called the “finest retail store in Madison County” by C.C. Hebling, operating assistant manager of the 1947 Sears, with a bright future for employees as a growing company, according to a grand opening booklet for the ’47 store, is now gone.

In late December, Sears Holding Corp. announced it would close 100 to 120 under-performing stores due to lackluster holiday sales, including the Anderson location in Mounds Mall.

Sunday was its last day and, by early evening, the store was already cleared out; as empty as the store hours sign on the door. A sign thanking customers for their patronage hung on the glass inside the mall, where many people stopped to read and glance inside.

“We’ve come (to Sears) ever since they opened shop out here (at Mounds Mall) for Craftsman tools,” customer Jane Cline, of Anderson, said. “It’s too sad they closed.”

Cline said she and her husband came out around 2 p.m. to pay a bill, but by that time, employees were already locking up and told them to pay at Kmart.

She said her husband always bought his tools — the popular Craftsman line — from Sears and also enjoyed some of the lawn equipment the store had.

It’s so sad to see Sears go, she said, because many don’t want to see another store leave Anderson.

Sears has a long history in the city. It first opened in downtown Anderson in 1928, moving to where Anderson Public Library now stands in 1947 and then to Mounds Mall in 1983.

Cline added that she knows a few people who have worked at the store since it opened at the mall and that it’s sad so many are losing their jobs.

Sears was Mounds Mall’s largest retailer and with the anchor now lifted, nearly 75 jobs have gone away.

And, the future of the space left behind is still unknown.

“(The residents of Anderson) want to keep the mall open,” Cline added. “That’s just another added negative for the mall.”

Keith and Kimberly Carpenter, of Anderson, came out “just to see what they had left over,” Kimberly said.

But they were surprised to walk in around 5 p.m. and find it bare, Keith said.

They weren’t the only ones as some customers walked up to the doors just to find them locked and then turned around to walk back out to their cars; Sears’ final day was their reason for making the trip to the mall.

Keith Carpenter said he didn’t expect it to close as early as it did and that he shopped at Sears “every once in awhile” for the tools he could put into layaway. It was also one of the main reasons they came to the mall, Kimberly Carpenter added.

She said she’s a little disappointed to see it go.

“But I hope they’ll bring in something bigger to attract more customers,” she added.



Find Dani Palmer on Facebook and @DaniPalmer_THB on Twitter, or call 640-4847.
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Sears Holdings Corporation : Sandra by Sandra Lee Collection to Launch At Sears and Kmart Stores Spring 2012

Sears Holdings Corporation : Sandra by Sandra Lee Collection to Launch At Sears and Kmart Stores Spring 2012

04/30/2012 | 04:36pm

Apr 30, 2012
NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, TV star, entrepreneur and best-selling author Sandra Lee will be launching her exclusive collection of home products, Sandra by Sandra Lee, at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide. The collection - available in stores mid-April - will include cookware, utensils, gadgets, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, tabletop items and storage solutions.
"The launch of the Sandra by Sandra Lee Collection underscores our commitment to quality and value," said Nick Grayston, SVP and President, Footwear and Home, Sears Holdings. "Both Sandra's down-to-earth style and sense of practicality shine through in this innovative collection, which is aspirational, affordable and attainable."
Acclaimed for her warmth and approachability, as well as her talent for offering easy solutions for everyday living, Sandra Lee is anticipating a product line and a collaborative effort with Sears and Kmart that will help customers focus most on what's important to them.   
"Launching my collection of home products with Sears and Kmart is a wonderful opportunity to continue helping over-extended homemakers and busy professionals live their lives beautifully and simply," said Sandra Lee. "What is equally exciting is that the 'Sandra by Sandra Lee' collection will be offered at down-to-earth prices while maintaining the fun, fashionable flair my brand is known for."
"Sandra's philosophy of implementing easy ideas that create dramatic results is achieved by a 'keep it simple, keep it smart, keep it sweet' approach that resonates with our customers," added Grayston. "We are happy to be able to offer the new collection exclusively in our stores and online."
The Sandra by Sandra Lee license agreement with Sears Holdings was entered into by Sandra Lee in association with Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON). The collection retails at a price range from $2.99 to $79.99 at Kmart, and from $4.99 to $139.99 at Sears.
About Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee has a passion for simple solutions that create dramatic results in all areas of home life. She is the host of two highly rated television shows on Food Network (the multi-Emmy-nominated "Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee" and "Sandra's Money Saving Meals") and the host of "Sandra Lee Celebrates," a series of prime-time specials on HGTV. Sandra Lee is also a New York Times bestselling author of 25 books, including the 2011 spring release: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Bake Sale Cookbook. An internationally-acclaimed home and food expert, Sandra has revolutionized the way people think about traditional, time-consuming, "from-scratch" methods. With her trademark "70/30 Semi-Homemade" philosophy, which combines 70 percent ready-made products with 30 percent fresh touches, Sandra creates delicious meals and aspirational home environments that are affordable and attainable.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada.  Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart.  We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually.  Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.www.searsholdings.com.
About Iconix Brand Group
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R) ROCA WEAR (R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R), ZOO YORK (R), WAVERLY (R) and SHARPER IMAGE (R). In addition, Iconix owns an interest in the ARTFUL DODGER (R), ED HARDY (R), ECKO (R), MARC ECKO (R), MATERIAL GIRL (TM), TRUTH OR DARE (TM) and PEANUTS (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and worldwide. Through its in-house business development, merchandising, advertising and public relations departments Iconix manages its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and equity.
SOURCE Sears Holdings Corporation
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วันศุกร์ที่ 27 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2555

Police briefs


Police briefs
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• Shane Everett McMillian, 20, of 175 Belton Road, was arrested Wednesday on outstanding warrants for charges of breaking and entering, injury to real property and trespassing. The listed complainants are Tommy Haskell McMillian of South View Street and Harry Thompson Jr., whose address was not given, but details concerning the alleged violations were not provided. The younger McMillian was confined in the Surry County Jail under a $6,500 secured bond and is to appear in District Court on May 18.
• A break-in and larceny involving a motor vehicle occurred Wednesday at Rainbow Child Care Center on Piedmont Triad West Drive. The victim of the crime is Donna Michelle Clark of Dover Church Road, who reported that a burgundy makeup bag containing four types of prescription medication was removed from her 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Also taken was a small sum of cash, with no total-loss figure listed.
• Kimberly Darlene Epperson, 35, of 161 Wards Gap Road, Cana, Va., was served Tuesday with an outstanding order for arrest on a first-degree trespassing violation issued on May 6, which stemmed from an incident at Walmart. Epperson is free on a written promise to appear in Surry District Court on May 15.
• Angela Marie Ezekiel, 20, of 195 Deerfield Lane, was arrested Monday on a felony charge of common-law robbery. Details surrounding the alleged violation were not listed. Ezekiel was confined in the Surry County Jail under a $2,500 secured bond and is to be in District Court on June 6.
• The larceny of a Craftsman riding lawn mower, black and gray with a 36-inch cut, occurred Saturday at the home of Michael Shane Foran at 1511 Forrest Drive.
• Carol Diane Fox Stines, 48, of 173 Ashburn Park Lane, was cited for larceny last Friday after allegedly taking merchandise at Walmart. She is facing a May 15 District Court appearance.
• Amanda Christine Maxwell, a Hay Street resident, reported on April 10 that the 42-inch metal deck of a Husqvarna lawn mower was stolen from the sidewalk at her residence.

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Sears expanding successful Scrubology "store-within-a-store" concept to 91 stores nationwid


Sears expanding successful Scrubology "store-within-a-store" concept to 91 stores nationwide
Sears performance boosted by new and innovative concept aimed at growing healthcare sector
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By Work 'N Gear - Scrubology

Published: Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2012 - 12:12 pm


QUINCY, Mass., April 25, 2012 --/PRNewswire/ -- Scrubology, an innovative new "store-within-a-store" concept, is expanding into a total of 91 Sears and Kmart stores nationwide. Scrubology was developed in conjunction withWork 'N Gear, the largest retail chain in the U.S. specializing in work apparel and uniforms for professionals in industrial, service and healthcare fields. In collaboration with Sears and Kmart, 39Scrubology "stores" in total had been opened to date. The concept has proven to be popular with customers so Sears and Work 'N Gear have teamed up to launch an additional 52 stores in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco andWashington D.C.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55931-sears-kmart-scrubology-expanding-nationwide-work-n-gear

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120425/MM93023 )

The Scrubology concept is attracting a young and affluent demographic. In the key fourth quarter, Scrubology results met or exceeded expectations. The brand has also generated a significant following online through social media, especially on Scrubology's Facebook page which has demonstrated continual growth since November.

"Sears Holdings is pleased thus far with the performance of the Scrubology concept. This venture with Work 'N Gear and the development of this unique 'store-within-a-store' concept has allowed us to provide additional value to our customers," said Dave Schuvie, vice president, Licensed Businesses for Sears Holdings.

Highlighting the success of the relationship, Work 'N Gear CEO Anthony DiPaolo added, "We're very proud of the tremendous results Scrubology has generated for not only Work 'N Gear but alsoSears Holdings. We're looking forward to expanding this successful concept to these new markets."

Each Scrubology "store-within-a-store" is located within select Sears and Kmart stores. Scrubologyis designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare professionals with new and stylish brands such as Cherokee, Dickies, Carhartt, Med Couture, Koi and their own fashion-forward Scrubology brand, allowing customers to express their own individual styles.

The expansion of 52 new Scrubology locations inside select Sears and Kmart locations will occur by May.

About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuckoffers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears,Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End — among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

About Work 'N Gear

Work 'N Gear is the largest retail chain in the United States specializing in the work apparel and footwear industry, Work 'N Gear serves customers with the widest selection of apparel and footwear designed for use in service, industrial and healthcare environments. Work 'N Gearoperates more than 42 retail stores throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Work 'N Gear has been a leader in the sale of apparel for healthcare professionals for more than 20 years.

SOURCE Work 'N Gear - Scrubology
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Lawn mowers targeted in Lincoln thefts


Lawn mowers targeted in Lincoln thefts

By Meghan Cooke
macooke@charlotteobserver.com
Posted: Thursday, Apr. 26, 2012
Lawn mowers and power tools have been targeted in a string of break-ins and thefts across western Lincoln County, according to authorities.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said officers have received a number of reports of stolen riding lawn mowers since April 1. The majority of the thefts happened during daylight hours while the residents were away from home, authorities said. The thieves are also targeting weed eaters, backpack leaf blowers and other power equipment.
On Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help to find the culprits. Anyone who gives information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Authorities ask that people call 911 if they see suspicious activity at neighboring homes or businesses. The Sheriff’s Office also recommended that residents record the serial numbers on their valuables. If an item is stolen, and its owner can provide the serial number, authorities enter the item in a national crime information database.
“In several recent thefts of riding mowers and power equipment, the owners have provided the serial numbers and that has given detectives a step ahead in attempting to locate the equipment,” Lt. Tim Johnson said in a statement.
Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-736-8856 or Crime Stoppers at 704-736-8909.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/04/26/3201303/lawn-mowers-targeted-in-lincoln.html#storylink=cpy
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Toddler accidentally run over by riding lawn mower


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TOWN OF ERIN — A 22-month old girl suffered a partial amputation of one foot and had several toes amputated on the other after an accident involving a riding lawn mower in the Town of Erin.
69-year-old Karen Meyer called 911 just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday to report she had accidentally run over her great granddaughter’s foot with the mower.
An investigation found the woman was mowing the lawn at her home while watching her great granddaughter. She began backing the riding mower up and did not notice the child had run up to her. The child’s feet got caught under the mower.
The woman called 911 from her car on the way to the hospital. An ambulance ended up meeting her in Slinger and took the child to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Officials say they do not think the injury is life-threatening.
FOX6 News talked with a long-time neighbor of Meyer. Gary Soike said, “Just a salt-of-the-earth lady, hard-working, God is she a hard-working lady at her age. She’ll do anything for you.”
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is finishing up its reports on the case. But there are no plans to file charges.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 9,000 children are hurt every year in lawn mower accidents.
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