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Boston: Think It Can’t Happen To You?
I try to keep my contributions to Week-Ender light and positive, something to go into the weekend with a glowing outlook on life; but I don’t see how the subject of this Week-Ender could be anything else except the horror … Continue reading
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Increase Playground Fire Safety
SYNLawn, SYNBermuda 200, and SYNRye 250 have received Class One fire ratings (ASTM E 648), offering increased safety when artificial grass is installed on playgrounds or other fire-sensitive applications. SYNBermuda 200 and SYNRye 250 are now the only infill-free artificial … Continue reading
The Grumpy Man’s New Rules
I think I have crossed a certain line in my battle with aging. My kids keep saying things like, “Geez, Pop, you sound really old.” I smile knowingly, dismiss their petty input, and rationalize it away with, “What do kids … Continue reading
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Turf-Damaging Insect Workshops
Accurate identification of turf-damaging pests is the first step toward effective, integrated management. Knowing the target pest is key to understanding the biology and life cycle, determining threshold levels for damage, and making informed and responsible control decisions. UMass Turf … Continue reading
Playground Safety Course And Exam
Join the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association for the 2013 Certified Playground Safety Institute Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam May 7-9 in Woodbury, CT. Topics for the course include identifying hazards on playgrounds, developing risk management tools, the importance … Continue reading